Tech High School - Tehisean Yearbook (Atlanta, GA)

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-ar FAC LTY First row: ALBERT A. LACOUR, B.S., M.A., Art and Photo-Engraving, Bradley Polytechnic Institute, J. E. LOCKWOOD, B.S., M.A., Wood Shop, Kansas State Teachers' College, Oglethorpe Universityg H. E. McGEE, A.B., M.A., English, University of Georgiag H. CECIL MOON, A.B.Ed., History, Oglethorpe University, Emory Universityg C. O. MORRIS, B.S., Print Shop, Piedmont Collegeg O. H. MORRIS, A.B., M.A., Print Shop, Asbury College, Oglethorpe Universityg M. A. OLSON, A.B., Drawing, Stout Institute. Second row: HERBERT E. PHILLIPS, A.B., English, Stetson University, University of Minnesota, J. ELGIN POOLE, A.B., M.A., History CHead of Departmentb, University of South Carolina, University of Kentucky, P. A. RINGSMITI-I, B.S., Foundry, The Stout Institute: W. M. ROGERS, A.B., A.M., History, University of Georgia, Emory University, University of Michigang ISAAC ROTHBERG, B.B.S., LL.B., Aviation, City College of New York, St. Lawrence University: A. P. RUSHTON, B.S., M.E., Machine Shop, Georgia Teachers, College, Univer- sity of Missourig EUGENE SANDERS, Ph.B., A.M., Science KI-lead of Departmenth, Emory University. Third row: H. C. SAVAGE, JR., B.S., M.A., Drawing, The Citadel, Oglethorpe Universityg E. C. SHANKS, M.A., Drawing, Bradley Polytechnic Institute, Oglethorpe University, ALLEN D. SHI, B.S.Ed., History, University of Georgia, G. Y. SMITH, A.B., M.A., English, Wheaton College, Oglethorpe University, Emory Universityg T. L. SMITH, A.B., Drawing, University of Chicago, N.T.S.N., University of Coloradog D. C. SPICKARD, B.S., A.B., Typing, Western Kentucky State Teachers' College, Bowling Green University. Fourth row: C. C. SPITLER, A.B., M.A., History, Bridgewater College, University of Georgia, Oglethorpe Uni- versity, T. CZSWEET, M.A., Electric Shop, Oglethorpe Universityg W. K. WEATHERLY, A.B., English, Univer- sity of Georgia, Emory Universityg WILLIAM H. WILLS, B,S., Mathematics and Physics, University of Georgia, IWLH. VQLSON, B.S., Auto Shop, Georgia School of Technology, RALPH W. WOOD, A.B., M.A., Science, Emory HIVETSI y.

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0l 2l,U0l' As the staff of the 1943 Tehisean completes the final pages of this volume, they realize a great feeling of satisfaction in that they have had a small part in producing something for the betterment of their beloved alma mater -Tech High. They are relieved that their task is over, yet a sense of regret overcomes them and their fellow senior classmates as they prepare to leave the school they love. Though the majority of the seniors will trade the Purple and Gold for khaki or navy blue, the staff sincerely hopes that this annual will always serve as a reminder of happy days spent at Tech High- as a reminder of the fun, the fellowship, and the opportunity that is tradi- tional at The Friendly Schoolj, whose seniors must now become in fact as well as in name The Fightin' Smithiesf' 444 :Deckcafion Since the beginning of World War II, Tech High has been called upon frequently to lend its instruc- tors to Uncle Samg to temporarily give up many of the men who have made this school what it is today in Order that they might be of more service to their country in removing the Axis powers from the face of the earth. p n Also, in this second of great world conliicts, scores of former Tech High students have answered the call to the colors, and many a brave young Smithy has given his life for the principles of freedom and democracy which he had just really begun to love and respect. Many others are lighting and dying even today in Order that Old Glory may continue to wave over this land as a symbol of liberty, justice, and equality. To these most loyal and true Fightin' Smithies, both teachers and former students, this record of Tech High life for the school year 1942-43 is hereby dedicated by the faculty, the student body, the editors, and the Senior Class sponsors. Although physically removed from this city, these brave men remain in influence and in the prayerful thoughts Of those to whom they mean so much .... May they soon return to the normal, happy civilian life they Once knew, safe and secure in a country at peace. Faculty members now serving our country are: COLONEL T. L. ALEXANDER ' LIEUTENANT-COLONEL J. E. MORRIS I A MAJOR SIDNEY SCARUOROUGH CAPTAIN M. A.,GAERTNER LIEUTENANT-COLONEL F. A. KOPF LIEUTENANT A. R. WHITT!,E COLONEL T. J. COLLINS LIEUTENANT J. F, ALLUMS LIEUTENANT J. E. DEhl'AUGHN LIEUTENANT H. C. DALE LIEUTENANT G. L. RANDOLPH LIEUTENANT J. C. HUTCHINSON LIEUTENANT H. R. HUDSON CNavyJ LIEUTENANT R. W. STEPHENS LIEUTENANT C. T. WARREN B. F. BROWN CO.C.S.J . LIEUTENANT C. E. LAWRENCE H. E. PHILLIPS fO.C.S.J lNavyJ LIEUTENANT H. A. TAYLOR J. P. BROWN fO.C.S.y l MAJOR W. J. WARD ENSIGN H. C. MOON fNavyJ , gi- - - - - Y .

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In 1903, as the Technological High School came into being to answer the need for a technical high school in Atlanta, there was some speculation as to whether a school founded under such circumstances could endure through the years. The amazing growth of the school from the small downtown location with a handful of stu- dents to a modern institution of learning on Parkway Drive providing instruction for nearly fifteen hundred students cannot be attributed to chance, but to the unceasing efforts of the men who composed the faculty and to the will, energy, and determination of the students. Tech High was not moved directly from its original home to its present location. It was first moved to Mari- etta Street, where, in a two-story building heated by old stoves and threatened with bad sanitary conditions, the school continued to grow and prosper due to the superhuman eiforts of Professor C. S. Culver and the super- intendent, Mr. W. M. Slaton. The present principal, Mr. W. O. Cheney, was one of the outstanding members of the first faculty and has been the greatest Smithy of them all, having lived and worked for Tech High for the past thirty-four years, still going strong as ever. ,A The first literary society at Tech High was named for Mr. Culver. Mr. Siler, original head of the Science Department, succeeded Mr. Culver as principal. He was followed by Mr. W. A. Sutton, who held this position until 1921, when he resigned to take over his present position as Superintendent of Schools. His reign as prin- cipal was exceptionally noteworthy, and during that period many new features were introduced at Tech High. He is now recognized as one of the leading educators of our country. Professor W. O. Cheney became princi- pal of the school he had helped to originate upon Mr. Sutton's resignation. Principal Cheney placed the school on a business basis, paid off a large school debt, and made money with the athletic teams. The modern prep football games are a far cry from the manly attempts of those bygone days. Then, the players had to buy their own equipment and dress at home. All games were played in the afternoon, and attendance was disappointing. Now, on a iioodlighted field, the team plays before as many as 18,000 enthusiastic fans, a fair majority of which' are always loyal Fightin' Smithiesfi 1 In 1924, our budding young school had again outgrown her buildings, and educational leaders began to vis- ualize the modern institution of learning that is now Tech High. One by one the modern shops were installed. These shops were to distinguish Tech High as the outstanding school of its type and to enable many young technically-minded men to realize their fondest dreams. The Aviation Shop alone would place our school in the leading ranks of the country, to say nothing of the scores of now-famous operators who received their start -in the Smithy Radio Shop. Students at this school are even entitled to take a course in photo-engraving, a field of study that Tech High has pioneered ing a field not as yet explored by any other secondary school. Many cuts for this yearbook and for the school newspaper are made in this department. ' Another step in the progress of Tech High was the completion of the 35,000 cafeteria in 1937. Also, in 1939, Tech High and Boys High jointly became the proud possessors of a new, modern, well-equipped gymnasium. This gym provides adequate space for many indoor activities and sports for both schools. Several bond cam- paigns have as yet failed to remove the ugly portables which still mar the beauty of The School of Champions. Today, in a world at war, Tech High is playing a very important part in our national war industry program. Its classrooms and shops are being used after school hours in the training of men for work in the many tech- nical industries essential to our preparedness program. The old gymnasium was this past summer conyerted into a U. S. Signal Corps Training Station for young men and women. Tech High has the distinction of being the only institution in Georgia with such a set-up on the campus. Thus our school is doing double duty in the train- ing of young Americans for the technical Held, which was the stimulating reason for its foundation back in 1903. The amazing growth and well-earned success of this school might be summed up in one word, Spirit It is this inner self or determination and glowing spirit that has made Tech High. It is this same quality which has made the Fightin' Smithies' what they are today-honest-to-goodness fighting men with one ipurpose in mind-winning the war and a lasting peace. 5 i I 1 I ' 1 I