San Antonio Vocational and Technical School - Artisan Yearbook (San Antonio, TX)

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FOX, L. W. A true leader who has very efficiently guided the affairs of Tech for the past five years is Mr. L. W. Fox, principal. Under his supervision, this school has gone forward by leaps and bounds. His courage and wisdom have won him the respect and admiration of the faculty and student body. He further acts as Director of Vocational and Technical Education in San Antonio. An alumnus of the University of Texas, he received his B.A. and B.S. in C.E. degrees there. DEPUE, MRS. JUANITA As Counselor for Girls, Mrs. Juanita DePue exercises rare judgment, tact and understanding. Not all her work is routine, and many times she is called upon to settle outside problems, for she inspires confidence. Too, she appreciates good humor, and her laugh is infectious. As a graduate of the Incarnate Word College, she received her B.A. degree there. TROUTZ, C. E. The difficult task of holding two positions simultaneously has been the work of Mr. C. E. Troutz. As Principal of the Evening School and Dean of Boys for the day school, he has capably fulfilled all his duties High school boys look to him for guidance and training, and arc always benefited. Mr. Troutz received his B.A. degree at the University of Texas. BEHRENS, W. G. A welcome visitor in any classroom is Mr. W. G. Behrens. As Coordinator of the Texas Apprentice Training Program, he docs not actually give instruction, but he is well liked by both students and faculty members. He has a B.E. from Colorado State College. STRATTON, MRS. BESS Loyal always to Tech, and with the student bodv's welfare in mind, no one has done more for this school than Mrs. Bess Stratton. All her time and energy have gone toward making Tech a bigger success. Besides her work as Chairman of the Commercial Division, she has sponsored many extracurricular activities. From the University of Texas, she received her B.A. and M.A. degrees. LYSTER, ALBA Having attended the Denton Fashion Art School, Columbia University, and Oklahoma University, Miss Alba Lyster now has a B.S. degree. She is currently holding the position of Chairman of the General Education Division. Several important assignments have been given to her this past year, foremost of which was the publication of a school catalogue. HUNSDON, N. S. Mr. N. S. Hunsdon holds an important place in the affairs of Tech as Assistant Director of Trade and In dustrial Education in San Antonio, as the Chairman of the Trade and Industrial Division, and Superintendent of Shops. Friendly and kind, he is well known by all. Students can find him dashing around the main office, always busy. He received his B.S. degree at the Colorado A. M. College. t 16]

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In the pictures: Left to right, Messrs. Paul Karriger: L. M. Edwards: W. G. Behrens; Albert Miller; W. R. Heins; Raymond J. Zoller: W. H. Koch; H. A. Miller: J. W. Null; N. Altcrmann; C. E. Troutz. Middle row: Left to right, Messrs. Joe Jaecklc: Leo Picard; Henry Muller; Ben Schwcginann: Russel P. Grieve; A. C. Loyd: Ralph Eden: H. M. Haffner; Charles L. Nelson; V. R. Glenn. Front row: Left to right, Messrs. Albert Uhr; Henry T. DeHart; George V. Schmitz: A. A. Burdick; Lon Travis: Ben Fleming: R. G. Klevcnhagen: C. E. Rciwald. Apprentice Training Program The need for skilled mechanics and other craftsmen persists, in spite of the growth of mass production industries, both within the mass production industries themselves and in other trades. The services of electricians, boilermakers, pattern makers, tool and die makers, blacksmiths, moldcrs and machinists, arc essential in the construction, repair and maintenance of machine tools and scmi'automatic machines, although short training periods may suffice for those operat' ing the same machines. Individual skill and workmanship require prolonged training and consc-qucntly apprenticeship will also be found wherever these qualities are desired—for example, in building and carpentering, printing and engraving, cabinet and fine furniture making, and in other decorative trades. The training of an apprentice is a rather lengthy and difficult process. It requires the CO' operation of the employer, the public schools and labor. A good deal of planning is necessary to put together, out of school and shop work, the elements of a successful training program. Further' more, certain definite obligations arc imposed on both employer and apprentice for a period of a year or more, and these must be thoroughly understood and appreciated by both the employer and the apprentice. It was after several months of study of the apprentice problem by a committee representing Employers. Labor, U. S. Department of Labor, and the Office of Education—that an Executive Order was recommended and signed by the President on June 27, 1934 which gives us the ap' prcnticc'training program under which we arc now working. [15]

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Top row: Left to right, Mrs. E. Fisher, president: Mrs. R. M. Nowlin, first vice president: Mrs. G. A. Hildebrandt, second vice president: Mrs. S. J. Tinnerell, third vice president: Mrs. G. W. Craig, secretary. Bottom row: Left to right, Mrs. George Matycar, corresponding secretary and special day chairman: Mrs. T. E. Stahl, publication chairman: Mrs. A. J. Friesen, publicity: Mrs. M. Ruvo, hospitality chairman: Mrs. G. Simon, telephone chairman. Parent-Teacher Association A Parcnt'Teachcr association is defined as an organization of parents, teachers, and other interested adults for the purpose of studying home, school, and community problems concerning the child. The objects of the association arc to promote child welfare in home, school, church, and community: to raise the standards of home life: to secure adequate laws for the care and protect' ion of children: to bring into closer relation the home and the school so that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the training of the child: and to develop between educators and the general public such united efforts as will recurc for every child the highest advantages in physical, mental, moral, and spiritual education. Tech has a very active Parcnt'Teachcr Associaton of 98 members, and has the splendid co-operation of Mr. L. W. Fox, Mr. C. E. Troutz, Mrs. Juanita DePue, and the entire faculty. A great deal of welfare work has been done this year, including the providing of lunches, school supplies, textbooks, glasses and clothing to needy students. The money for this work is raised by having plays, musicals, and a cafeteria day annually. Programs arc under the direction of the teachers and students of the various departments, with the teachers being the principal speakers. This gives interested parents a better opportunity to sec and understand how classes arc conducted in a vocational school. Refreshments arc served at the close of the meeting and are furnished by the mothers of the students of the department having charge. The teachers and students act as hostesses. At this time, parents and teachers have an opportunity to get acquainted. An attcndence prize is given each month. [ 17 }