THE ARSENAL CANNON A NEWS MAGAZINE FOR THE SCHOOL Volume No. 70 Arsenal Technical Schools, Indianapolis 7, Indiana, November 13, 1947 Issue No. 8 Assemblies, Open House To Climax Education Week

Round Table Discussion, What's Occurring? Where? When? Entire School To Welcome 8:15 a.m.—Forum: Aviation assem­ Programs in Forum bly with demonstrations of mo­ Parents and Friends dern aeronautical devices Follow Theme 9:00 a.m.—Boys' Gym: All-school With Activities assembly featuring a round- table discussion of "Can This Today Tech centers its observance of Generation Attain the Full For its annual Open House, which is a American Education Week in an all-day Life?" Four public speaking part of Tech's American Education Week program which includes five assemblies, one pupils and alumnus John D. observance, the entire school will be open to major and four minor, and an Open House. Hughes participating the public from 7 to 9:30 p. m. A general assembly, second-period, in the 10:30 a.m.—Forum: Home Econom­ Teachers will be in their classrooms, with Roys' Gymnasium, featured a round table ics department program with a pupils acting as hosts. discussion including four students of Mr. study of personality and its Classes will be held in the shops and Charles Parks' public speaking class: Law­ development laboratories to demonstrate the work car­ rence Church, Ernest Michelis, Agnes Mina- 1:30 p.m.—Forum: Social Science ried on in these groups. The Student Center, tel, and Joan Small. Mr. John D. Hughes, department panel on Americans ARSENAL CANNON offices, and other special local attorney and Tech graduate who was a working together centers will be open. member of Admiral Halsey's staff, was mod­ 2:15 p.m.—Forum: Science depart­ erator. In the Boys' Gymnasium, visitors will be ment assembly demonstrating given an opportunity to see how organized To develop the theme of the day, "Sup­ that science is constantly striv­ recreation is carried on. Both girls and boys porting Adequate Education," assemblies ing to lengthen life and preserve will perform. are being given by four departments which property cnn present the ways the school can contri­ 7 to 9 p.m.—Open House: Skeleton Althtough visitors will be coming and bute to the economic health of the country, classes and demonstrations in going all day, visiting classes and labora­ during the next few years. all departments tories, the majority of friends of the school are expected to attend Open House. With "Modern Technical Aviation Equip­ ment" as its theme, the first Forum assem­ bly, first period, featured demonstrations of 'Something New Has Been Added' Mr. John R. Tunis To Speak equipment with Mr. Robert Offutt, Aero­ With today's issue of THE ARSENAL CAN­ nautics instructor, giving explanations. NON comes a new nameplate, designed by At Assembly for Book Week Directors of the assembly were Mr. Offut James Carpenter of Mr. Charles Glore s and Mr. Jacob L. Jones, Coordination-Place­ Commercial Art class. National Book Week, November 16 to 23, ment director. Suggesting that a slogan subhead title be will be observed at Tech with an all-school The fourth period assembly, given by the included in the nameplate, Richard C. Stan­ assembly, third period, November 18, at Home Economics department, revolves a- field compiled and posted a list of possible which Mr. John Roberts Tunis, noted writer (Continued on page 3) sub-titles staff choosing the one used. of American sports stories, will speak. 9 Mr. Tunis was born in Boston, Massachu­ setts, December 7, 1889. In 1911 he graduat­ Curtain Time for 'Sweethearts Draws Near ed from Harvard University with his Bach­ (See page 7 for other story) elor of Arts degree and has been writing Tomorrow evening, 8:15, since 1920. at Caleb Mills Hall, the In the Tech library are many of his books, curtain will rise on the including; ALL-AMERICAN, CHAMPION'S Tech Choir's presentation CHOICE, CITY FOR LINCOLN, THE DUKE of Victor Herbert's beloved DECIDES, KEYSTONE KIDS, KID FROM TOM- operetta "Sweethearts," KINSVILLE, THE KID RETURNS, ROOKIE OF which was last presented THE YEAR, and YEA! WILDCATS! These in 1941. books, among others, will be on display Singing the leading roles during Book Week. will be Elizabeth Wranc- Recently purchased books for both teach­ her and James Tippey, ers and students will be on display during with Barbara Powell, Ro­ the week. Some of the books are attractive bert Weaver, Jean Ray, editions of old books, as, ADVENTURES OF William Sargent, Robert HUCKLEBERRY FINN by Mark Twain, LIT­ Highfield, Joseph Selter, TLE MEN by Louisa M. Alcott, KIDNAPPED Robert Fleck, Elizabeth by Robert Louis Stevenson, and NORTH­ Elliott, Elizabeth Hilton, WEST PASSAGE by Kenneth Arbuckle. Martha Hoover, Mary Jones, Janet Spall, and New books for girls include GOING ON Barbara Starkey. SIXTEEN by Betty Cavanna, AN ANCHOR FOR HER HEART by Ellsworth Newcomb, These will be supple- and JUNIOR MISS by Sally Benson. PECOS These smiling lasses will become sisters for two nights when they por- mented by the entire Choir BILL by James Cloyd Bowman, THE JUNIOR tray the daughters of Dame Paula in "Sweethearts." Left to right, they which will Compose Var- SPORTS ANTHOLOGY, edited by Robert F. are Barbara Starkey, Beth Hilton. Janet Spall. Mary Jones, Elizabeth ioUS dancing and singing Kelley, and TEEN-AGE SPORT STORIES edited Elliott, and Martha Hoover. choruses. by Frank Owen, are a few of the boys' books. THE ARSENAL CANNON November 13,1947 Shortridge, Powerful and Undefeated, To Test Tech Fresh from a 25-to-6 victory over Broad move on the football field, too. Here is the probable starting line-up of Ripple's Rockets, who had not been scored Eight lettermen bolster the Shortridge the game which will present an interesting upon previously by any city opponent, Short­ team in both line and backfield. Gene Rogers contrast in offensive formations. Tech will ridge's Blue Devils travel to Tech to further at left end, Jim Horton at left tackle, Jack run from a single wing-back and Shortridge their quest for city glory and an undefeated McVey at center, Art Klein at right tackle, will line up in "T" formation and also the year in the last football game of the season Evan Parker at right end, Jack Leer at Notre Dame box. for both teams, November 14. quarterback, Charles Keever at right half­ Shortridge Tech Satan Coach George Gale brings a strong, back, and Ted Steeg at fullback, won major well-balanced team that has driven forward "S's" in football, last year. Rogers L. E Scharbrough all season with but one let-up, a costly 13-to Horton L. T Haines -13 tie with Washington. This will cost the Shortridge's record reads as follows: Grimmer L. G Lepper Blue Devils a perfect season and a chance Beech Grove 0 Shortridge 53 McVey C Pratt for undisputed city monarchy. Shortridge Southport 0 Shortridge 46 Swan R. G Arvidson has averaged 30 points a game to its oppo­ Anderson 12 Shortridge 41 Klein R. T Miller nents' five. Washington 13 Shortridge 13 Parker R. E Lawrence Spark of the team is left halfback Jack Cathedral 0 Shortridge 19 Leer Q Windisch Tichenor who is the countries leading scorer Withrow (O.) 7 Shortridge 19 Tichenor L. H Tharp with 74 points. Last track season Tichenor Manual 0 Shortridge 24 Keever R. H Preston ran a 100-yard dash in 10.1; he can really Broad Ripple 6 Shortridge 25 Steeg F Lytle Frosh Win City Pigskin Crown, Varsity Downed by Continentals, Trounce Washington's Youngsters Lose in Heartbreaking Finish Tech's Little Green copped the city crown : It was a disappointing Friday, Novem­ after downing Washington, 31 to 7, the Con­ ber 7, for Tech's football team, for after tinental field last Thursday, November 6. threatening Washington's goal line in each The Greenmen own an undefeated record of the first three quarters, the Greenclads this season, winning from Southport, fell before a desperate last-period drive Manual, Shortridge, and Washington, with which gave the Continentals a 7-\to-0 victory. only 13 points scored against them. Chances for city domination by the Jerry Koehler scored first points for Tech Greenclads were shattered as Dennis Jent on an off-tackle play. A pass from Eugene went off left tackle from Tech's nine and Turnipseed to Herman Bruder near the goal scored standing up. line netted the second touchdown. Another Starting on their own 39-yard line in the pass to Myron Moriarity who ran for a middle of the last quarter, the Continentals touchdown after receiving the ball on the made a first and ten in mid-field. Two plays 35, gave Tech a 18-to-0 lead as the half later Garry Fox passed to Lowell Thomas ended. for another first and ten on Tech's 27. Lips­ In the second half Moriarity ran 70 yards comb, Hensley, and Jent carried the mail to for a touchdown, reversing the field on a the nine from where Jent tallied. hand-off. A pass to Turnipseed presented A holding penalty and a pass interception Tech its final touchdown. Turnipseed kicked stopped Tech in the first quarter. In the the only conversion. second period Tech got down to the Contin­ Due credit for a successful season should ental's 10, but another penalty stopped go to Don Scharbrough and Gilbert Bier­ them. man for excellent line backing during the Best scoring opportunity for the Green­ season, and to the team as a whole, for clads came in the third quarter when Don although only one man can run the ball, it Bucksot, John Lytle, and Robert Faccone takes eleven to make a team. drove for three straight first and tens. Bob * Tharp passed from the 24 to Russell Mead­ ors, on the thirteen. However, Washington Don Leppert Scores Twice held and Tech lost the ball on the six yard line, so near and yet so far. To Defeat Tech's Reserves Varsity Basketball Schedule There was little difference between the Closing their season Thursday, November November 29—Howe rivals in the way of statistics. Tech held a 6, against Washington's "B" team, Tech's 9-to-6 edge in the first downs and an 87_to- Reserves dropped a close 13-to-12 decision. December 5—At Newcastle 82 yard margin in rushing. But the Conti­ Tail-back Don Leppert of Washington tal­ December 12—Frankfort nentals picked up 44 yards through the air lied all 13 of the Continental's points on with two out of five completions against 20 dashes of 25 and 55 yards and a line smash December 20—Tournament for Washington's extra point. yards for the Greenclads who hit two out of Not until the later minutes of the first January 2—Richmond six and had one aerial intercepted. Washington (7) Tech (0) half when it was trailing, 12 to 0, did Wash­ January 3—Washington ington cross Tech's goal. After Tech's Hart L. E Scharbrough touchdown the Greenclads kicked off and January 9—At Logansport Fleming L. T Haines on the next running play Leppert raced 55 January 16—Anderson Trinkle L. G Lepper yards for a score. Tillery C Pratt Winning touchdown for Continentals came January 17—Manual Brown R. G Arvidson early in the third quarter when Tech lost January 23—At Lafayette Kist R.T Miller the ball on downs on its own 25-yard line Ebert R. E Lawrence and again on the first plav, Leppert scored. January 30—At Muncie Reuter Q Windisch Tech whirlwinded across Washington's goal January 31—Cathedral Lipscomb L. H Tharp four downs after it received the ball at the Jent R. H Preston opening of the game. It was Dick Maris who February 6—Marion Lent F Lytle set up the six-pointer with a long run down within the Continental's ten-yard stripe, February 10—Shortridge Score by Periods and it was Maris who scored through the February 13—At Rushville Washington 0 0 0 7—7 line. February 20—At Kokomo Tech 0 0 0 0—0 An 80-yard drive, sparked by Marvin Touchdown—Jent. Point from try after Schwartz's 30-yard run and a 25-yard pass February 21—Shelbyville touchdown—Lipscomb. Referee—White. Um­ to Charles Caplinger, ended with Schwartz pire—Yeager. Head linesman—Peterman. scoring from the 10 in the second quarter. Field judge—Hungate. November 13, 1947 THE ARSENAL CANNON

Book of Week Case Offers Today's Honor Students Tech Tasty Literary Tidbits Are Tomorrow's Leaders Names of pu­ Carolyn McCoy, Carolyn McMahan, Sarah pils on the 2.0 to Mertz, Russell Mills, Marilyn Miller, Kath- 2.4 honor roll for ryn Mittman. Barbara Lee Mohr, Donald the first grading Nachbar, Norma Nelson, Marilyn Newman, period are listed Dora Newton. below. Jerry O'Dell, James Orem, Rhonda Pupils on the 2.5 to 2.9 were listed in last Perrigo, Wallace Perrigo, Joe Perry, Pacia week's CANNON. Pate, Norma Pearcy, Bruce Pearson, Tom SENIORS: Paul Askren, Jerry Baur, Pease, Norma Price, Joan Ray, Clayton William Bohn, Patricia Bise, Joyce Bottoms, Ray, Carl Ray, Charles Reed, Marilyn Rouse, Robert Brubeck, Richard Campbell, Robert Frederick Rike, Betty J. Roberts, Edward Byers, Jean Colliver, Joan Colliver, Robert Sawer, Robert Schlueter, Nancy Shearer, Corey, Rosalie Craig, Howard Crick, Kath­ Jeanette Sheppard, Eva Shutt, Janet Lee erine Dailey, Roberta Davis, Marcia Deere, Siebert. Ruthanne Deuser, Betty Lou Dobbs. Katherine Simmons, Martha L. Smith, Lawrence Dunnewold, Glenna Connaway, Janet Spall, Richard Stanfield, Donald Stans- Richard Frazer, Betty Lou Frick, Robert bury, Allen Sutherland, Maryann Sutton, Gossman, Patsy Hanlon, Keith Hayes. Patricia Sutton, Julia Taylor, Elaine Tharp, Anne Henshaw, Patricia Hilt, Joy Belle Cleon Thomas, William Ray Thompson, Fred Houghland, Joy Jackson, Olvena Jarrett, Thorne. John Kenyon, Donald Kingston, Joan Kit- Margaret Tresslar, Evelyn Truex, Vilma trell, Phyllis Lady, James Leontiades, Janice Tucker, Mary Tuttle, Richard Van Buskirk, Liddil, Marjorie Lower, Phyllis Ludlow, Georganna Van Spreckelson, David Wade, Leajean McDonald, Ruth Mclntire, Gail Dale Weaver, Phyllis Weddle. Mankedick, Rosemary Mattingly, Patricia Meyer, Ernest Michelis, Robert Nieten, Billie Wegener, Joseph Weimer, William Katherine Norman, Marion O'Dell, Betty Jo Wilber, Jo Anne Williams, Mary Wetzel, Oliver, Kenneth Patterson, Richard Pigman, Gail White, Carol Jean Wood, James Wood­ Patricia Ranck, Wilodean Rhodes, Pauline ruff, Robert Witherspoon, and Richard Wurz. Ritter, Helen Sue Robinson, Maxine Rose, *• John Schuck, Richard Shullenberg, Delores Posting the weekly literary menu in the CANNON Shumm, Joan Snead, Mary Lou Stahl, Bar­ Four Assemblies in Forum bulletin case are, left to right: Ruth Ellen Fark, bara Steele, Dorothy Surchevich. associate chairman; and Lillian Zambon, chair­ Conform With Days Theme man, of the "Know Your Library" campaign, Beverly Sutton, Allen Vinson, Theodore being sponsoed by the ARSENAL CANNON and Wallace, Robert Weaver, Gloria Walter, (Continued, from page 1) the library staff. Phyllis Whetstine, Doris Whicker, James round the theme "Personality Pointers—the There's a menu for every literary taste White, Aileen Williams, Charles Wright, Home Economics Way." in the ARSENAL CANNON case on the south Harold Wyman, and Lillian Zambon. According to Miss Hilda Kreft, head of side of the lunchroom. Post-Graduates: Dwight Casey and Jo­ The main dish for each week is the "Book seph Young. the department, the topic is designed to pro­ mote personality development by fostering of the Week." Every issue of the CANNON Underclassmen: Jo Nell Alcorn, Roy Allen, better health through selection of food; in­ describes the sensations of eating while Janet Arbuckle, La Wanda Arnold, Jane creasing better taste in dress by knowing reading these delicacies in "LITERATURE BY Atwell, Carl Austin, Ruth Austin, Diane what is suitable to wear and how to make it; LILLIAN." A hearty meal of sport stories Bailey, Robert Berkshire, Lloyd Bowman, improving personal appearance by being is served for boys, while girls are given Henry Birk, Helen Bless, Kay Boese. well groomed; knowing how to save time; recipes for nurses' books, career women's James Bredensteiner, Marjorie Brewer, and developing poise and courtesy. stories, and other feminine dishes. Betty Ann Breedlove, Kenneth Brinson, The Science department assembly, sixth "Food for thought" is displayed in books Mary Brett, Richard E. Brown, Elnora Buis, like THE GAUNTLET and How GREEN WAS Mary Burkert, Jeanne Busard, Fayne Byers, period, is entitled "Rapid Strides of Science." Headed by Mr. Arthur Hoffman, head of the MY VALLEY: animal stories and light fiction William Campbell, Virginia Campbell, Jua- are suggested for after-school lunches. nita Carroll. Physics and Chemistry department, the pro­ gram will include demonstrations on such Tech's own school library prepares these Wilson Clark, Charles Clements, Shirley things as dust explosions which occur in delectable palate tantalizers. They are ser­ Corder, Thomas Connell, Joseph Cowgill, flour mills, graneries, and cotton mills. The ved in the convenient cafeteria style Just Barbara Cox, Donald Cunningham, Mary properties of carbon dioxide gas will be stroll in, select a book, and sign it out at the Curd, Joanne Dennis, Joseph Dennis. shown and the way it is used in fire extin­ desk. Margaret Downey, Lenora Duke, Marilyn guishers, dry ice, and carbonated drinks will Eaton, William Eslick, Mary Lou Evans, be demonstrated. Richard Fleming, Norma Fleming, Marilyn C-L-U-B B-I-T-S... By Evie Fraim, Patsy Gardner, Theodore Garrison, Chemistry and Physics classes, taught by Mr. H. E. Chenoweth, Mr. Lester M. Bolan- Margaret Gasper, Robley George. Home Economics Club elects officers . . . der, and Mr. Raymond Hornaday, will give Robert Grace, Larry Gregory, Charlotte Lillian Zambon was elected president of Green, Thomas Greenwood, Marlene Grose, the demonstrations. They will be assisted by the Chemistry and Physics clubs. the Home Economics Club at a meeting, Newell Hall, Joseph Harbin, Karol Hardy, November 4, under the sponsorship of Mrs. Olin Hardy, Waneta Harmon, Doris Her­ A panel discussion by Mr. S. B. Essig's Hazel Kuetemeier. bert, Robert Hill, Philip Smith. Economics class is scheduled for the eighth Marlene House, Shirley Hudson, Earl period, this afternoon. The purpose of this Other officers are Norma Bliss, vice-presi­ Huffman, Robert Jackson, Harold Jones, assembly is to illustrate the interdependence dent; Phyllis Dendinger, secretary; and Kenneth Jones, Jenetta Johnston, Kurt of the United States. Diane Klosing, treasurer. Jordan, Joyce Johnson, Glenn Kastner. The theme of the discussion, directed by Committee chairmen are Rose Ann Luken, John Kellam, Bette Keller, Marilyn Mr. O. S. Flick, department head, is "Ameri­ Norma Bliss, Ellen Emmel, Jo Ritta DeMose, Kelly, Kenneth Kenipe, Ward Kennedy, cans Work Together to Earn a Living."' Pan­ Kathleen Watts, and Barbara Kinney. John Kilman, James Kimmell, Ninabell el participants will be Phyllis Cox, Shirley New vice-president and sergeant-at-arms Kirby, Harold Koehler, Jerry Kohler, Carole Lady, Lawrence Dunnewold, and James elected by Radio Drama Club . . . Kopp, Charlotte Lancet, Melton Leontiades. Wiese, representing four parts of the nation. The Radio-Drama Club elected Richard William Lewis, James Lewis, Shirley Mor- Each will prove why the sections of the coun­ Oliver, vice-president; and Henry Wilson, lock, Mary Mason, Mary Mayfield, Donald try should be dependent upon each other. sergeant-at-arms, at a recent meeting to fill McClarney, Robert McCord, Betty McComb, Both pro and con will be discussed. vacancies created by resignations. THE ARSENAL CANNON November 13,1947

Does Tech Library Suffer Parents' Ideas of Technical From Student Neglect? Depend on Open House Night PEN TO THE EDITOR: "How can I lend Susie and Johnny a help­ Having become interested in libraries, I ing hand in their school life? I don't know NOTES decided to do a little investigating around what Tech is like and what their teachers Tech Town to see how many times students are like!" have been in the Tech library since the be­ This problem has been solved for all par­ ginning of school. ents of school children by the annual Open When I asked students this question, I House ceremonies which, this year, will be By was oftentimes just answered with a rather observed tonight. A parents opinion of Tech Polly blank stare. Some young people fail to will depend, to a great extent, on what he realize the educational advantages gained sees and hears this evening. from visiting the Library and the pleasure Besides meeting teachers and visiting one derives from reading. classrooms, Susie's and Johnny's parents • Who says isn't a small world? During Looking to the brighter side I was greeted will see the sponsor rooms where they a recent trip to the "Windy City," Mrs. Al with smiles and found to my surprise that receive guidance, the bookstore where they Kettler of the Social Service department many students have been to the library at buy their books, and the main office where at Tech, and her nine-year-old son, David, least twice this year. their records are kept. They will see the had just stepped off the Monon train in Chi­ Averaging my stares and smiles I've found library where their children get interesting cago when Mrs. Kettler noticed that David that one out of every five Techites of the books that help in class work; the Arsenal was kicking a small object at the side of thirty I interviewed haven't even been to and the Main; not forgetting the Shops and the track. the library. Wake up, boys and girls! Don't Gymnasium. "What do you have ? " she asked, as David let a fine library go to waste! Yes, Susie's and Johnny's parents will see picked it up. Most of the offenders are boys who think all these things and will go home after the "Oh, just an old notebook," David replied. it is "dumb" to make them read books when last lights are turned off, knowing Tech Imagine her surprise, when she opened the they could be doing so many other things. better, and, most important of all, knowing notebook and found on its flyleaf: Susan As they get older, they will realize what a how they can help their children. Jane Griswald, Technical High School, disadvantage they must overcome. Will your parents be here tonight? Will Indianapolis. It would be fine if every Techite realized they get the chance to meet your teachers the advantages the library offers. and friends ? Will they have the opportunity • During the completion of the recent EDDIE OTTING to know Tech? If they are not planning to hearing tests, pupils of Sponsor Room 300 come tonight, there's still time to change moved to the east lunchroom for the roll their plans. Urge them to attend Open call period, since the necessary equipment THE ARSENAL CANNON House; introduce your parents to Tech! for the test took most of the room. • When it was announced that the lunch­ room would be their temporary shelter 'Fire Belching Monster' those students with fifth hour lunch were Terrorizes Countryside pleased. Lea Jean McDonald was the first to ex­ It was history in the making. Fishermen claim, "Oh! what fun it will be at the head left their nets. The populace stood aghast. of the lunch line, even if it's only for a AIM—TRUE: TARGET—TRUTH Amazement, superstition, and fear struck little while!" young and old. Published weekly during 30 consecutive weeks of the • No, we don't think those little red school year from Sept. 25 to May 20, except holidays "Will it go?" some asked. hearts which were mysteriously appearing and between semester organization periods, at Arsenal Technical Schools, Indianapolis 7, Indiana. Entered "Will it explode?" Some thought it would. on the bulletin board were the work of some as Second Class Matter, December 6, 1921, at Post Unmoved by the derisions and fears of the physiology student gone berserk, or even Office, Indianapolis, Indiana, under act of March 3, countryside, Robert Fulton steered his "fire- an advertisement for dog-food, as some 1897. Printed in school Print Shop. Subscription rates: Tech-wit thought. $2.50 a year; single issue, 5 cents, $2.75 a year by belching monster" against wind and tide up mail. the Hudson River from New York to Albany. Just what the mystery was, was soon Born November 14, 1765, Fulton was a solved. What about "Sweethearts?" Hanson H. Anderson Principal native of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. In his • Joseph, all right, we'll call him Joe EDITORIAL STAFF childhood days he was nicknamed "Quick­ Griffin, has announced that he is the character Staff I Staff II silver Bob" because of his fondness for mer­ mentioned in this column a couple of weeks Editor-in-Chief.... Margaret Gamage, Pauline Ritter cury with which he experimented. He built Associate Editor.Lillian Zambon, Florence Henderson ago for sporting a pair of bright crimson City Editor Evelyn Petrovich paddle-wheel boats, experimented with fire­ cords. One of our spies says that one day he Pg. 4 & 5 Editor Dorothy Lusk arms, and became an architect and painter. even wore a bright green shirt with them. Pg. 6 Editor Vivian Foster At the request of the Earl of Stanhope, Pg. 7 Editor... Lawrence Sullivan Now, isn't that bringing the Christmas Pg. 8 Editor.... Sharon Showalter whom he had met on a trip to England, Ful­ Sports Editor Harold Wyman ton interested himself in the idea of propell­ spirit up a trifle early? Sports Writers. .. .Robert Brubeck, Lawrence Church, ing boats by steam. He studied every detail Douglas Clark • Speaking of green shirts, John Lawyer Assignment Writers. .Majorie Ball, Maja Bowman, of Watt's double-acting steam engine. Mak­ has a very quiet ( ?) green and white plaid Ruth Ellen Fark, Barbara Leach, Janice Liddil, Joan ing necessary changes in the design he shirt of which he is very proud. McClure, Mary Ann Reed, Richard Stanfield, Bev­ ordered a large engine to be built and ship­ erly Mae Sutton, Julia Jane Taylor, Randall Tucker, ped to America. • Next week, all you bookworms will have Nina Weir, Alma Boyd a chance to shine, for National Book Week Reporters Margaret Blocksom, Joan Chambers, Fulton was the brains, and Chancellor Liv­ will be observed. Juanita Hoover, Christine Jones, Patricia Ann ingston, the backing, in a partnership formed Keyler, Edward Otting, Robert Witherspoon for the purpose of building a successful An interesting thing which the library MAGAZINE STAFF steamboat. Their boat was nearly twice as did recently was to arrange a display of Magazine Editor Dorothy Surchevich large as those in which Columbus crossed scenes from movies which have been made Associate Editors Gloria Walter, Carolyn Carter the Atlantic. It was propelled by side wheels. from books. Layout Editor David Bennett Named the "Clermont" after Livingston's Photgraphers. .. .Lawrence Dunnewold, Harold Jario country place on the Hudson River, the first BUSINESS STAFF successfully steam-propelled vessel took to THINKING ... Business Manager Charles Reed the water August 17, 1807. Circulation Manager ';. .Judith Bayse . . . With Stanfield Auditor Barbara Gabbert As early as this date was, Fulton was not Assistants Earl Cottrell, Herbert Price Did you ever stop to think that . . . Kurt M. Jordan the first to experiment with steamboats. Typists La Vonne Butler, Barbara But just as Watt, taking the crude devices "Learning without thought is Frisbie, Barbara Lazzell, Doris Levingston, Carol of previous workers, fashioned them into a Miller, Phyllis Reeder labor lost." Exchanges Marilyn Kelly practical mechanism, so did Fulton, improv­ —Confucius ing on the failure of others, become an Director of Publications Miss Ella Sengenberger acknowledged master of the Steam Age, and TO THINK IS TO PERCEIVE. Assistant Director Miss Julia Jean Rowe TO PERCEIVE IS TO KNOW! Business Advisor Mr. Werner Monninger the inventor of the first successful steam­ Printing Advisor Mr. Ralph E. Clark boat. November 13,1947 THE ARSENAL CANNON Exchange Teachers From England, Florence Judd, Frieda Bennion, Express Their Many Impressions of the United States of America Miss Florence H. Judd The English educator is now teaching the By Richard C. Stanfield first grade at Public School Number 80. She "Stop ? Why no, we don't stop. Why should will remain in the city until June, 1948. we ? We have our tea and go on with the One of the aspects of our American lives "New York was frightfully interesting, day's business, also," laughingly replied Miss Judd does not particularly care for is but the rush and bustle of it all . . . Why, Miss Florence H. Judd, exchange teacher the radio commercial. "Just when you're in the minute I left the boat I was pawed into from England, when asked, " Is it true that the mood and spirit of a program," Miss a milling stream of everything and every­ the average Englishman stops for his 'spot' Judd told, "in bursts an entirely out-of-place body imaginable!" related Miss Bennion. of tea every afternoon?" commercial, which immediately takes from Reading in one of England's teachers' you the pleasant listening of your radio. "At home almost immediately after sun­ journals about a government-backed organi­ "The teen-ager of the United States seems down the town streets are clear of people zation, The English Speaking Union, which to have so much pep and can talk on any and traffic. There are few street lights burn­ was preparing a list of exchange teachers subject you could possibly put to him," mar­ ing and there are no illuminated store win­ who were to travel in different sections of velled Miss Judd. "On the boat, crossing the dows. Our conservation of fuel and electri­ the globe, Miss Judd submitted her name in ocean, there was a group of teen-age boys city causes this. In New York, Times Square application for a teaching position in Amer­ and girls who were returning from a summer is as crowded and bright at 12 o'clock mid­ ica. school course in Norway. They all seemed night, as it is at 12 o'clock noon!" the to have an inexhaustible stored-up supply of teacher exclaimed when telling of her ex­ On August 11,1947, Miss Judd sailed from energy. Why, at times they'd play all day periences in New York City. England aboard the ship, The Marine and work on their school reports all night!" Jumper, which docked in New York City, Concerning the subways in the east coast August 19. metropolis, Miss Bennion stated, "America's undergrounds (i.e., the subways) do not She is teaching the third grade at Public compare in comfort or efficiency with Eng­ School 60, and will be in Indianapolis until land's." next June. Miss Bennion, whose home is in Altrin- "I liked the city very much, but everyone chan, Cheshire, England, has taught for did seem to be in such a rush!" exclaimed some years in the schools of her home town. Miss Judd, when questioned about her first "Indianapolis school buildings are very impressions of New York. modern compared to ours. Most of England's When asked what she especially liked schools are one story in height and are small­ about Indianapolis, Miss Judd answered, er than yours," observed the exchange "Your courteous, efficient bus drivers have teacher. impressed me greatly." When asked, "Do we have more conven­ However, it is not all "showers of lilacs" iences and time-savers than you do?" Miss that Miss Judd tosses to Indianapolis. "Your Bennion answered, "At home only a few city has a population large enough to sup­ families have even a refrigerator. If you port a good theater, playing all year round," are lucky enough to have a deep cellar, per­ the English educator stated, referring to the ishable foods are stored there. If there's lack of legitimate theaters in Indianapolis. no cellar, you buy few perishables and use them quickly. Miss Judd, whose home is in Chichester, England, has taught school in Bournemouth, "Electrical appliances, such as washing England, for a number of years. machines and electric irons, are almost non- "In the American school system not nearly existant in England. as much emphasis is placed on scholarship, "Few homes have central-heating facili­ not as much is expected of the average stu­ ties, but employ, instead, open fireplaces, dent as in English education," the exchange situated in each room of the house." teacher stated. Miss Bennion signs the Cannon guest book as Enumerating the differences between Eng­ "At home in the grade schools, the Eng­ Miss Judd awaits her turn. lish and American homes, the English edu­ lish child is prepared from his entry into cator said, "In England nearly all houses are school at five years of age until he is ten After finishing her teaching schedule in made of brick or stone. There are no frame- years, nine months, for a difficult examina­ Indianapolis, Miss Judd plans to travel type houses. Wood is scarce and our climate tion. Those who pass high in this test go to throughout the United States and in parts is far too damp for this kind of structure. Grammar School, (corresponding to Ameri­ of Canada before returning to England. Although little building of any kind has been can high school). They are the 'cream' of the accomplished since the war began, some class; the others, about 75 per cent, who metal prefabricated houses have recently pass with lower grades attend the Modern Miss Frieda L. Bennion been constructed. Secondary or Trade School. This system "Trees right in the city proper! Why, it "I find the cost of living so much higher in presents a very wearing task for both the amazes me!" answered Miss Frieda L. Ben­ the United States than at home. In England student and the teacher. nion, one of the Indianapolis exchange many of our foods are still rationed and "Your schools have so much more corridor teachers from England, when questioned, have price controls on them. Clothing, too, space and such wide stairways compared to "What has most impressed you about Indi­ is price controlled," Miss Bennion continued. ours and your buildings are newer," observed anapolis?" Miss Judd. Interrogated, "How do the younger people "In the larger cities at home we must of England differ from the teen-agers of Describing her wartime experiences, the visit a park to enjoy the peaceful shade and America?" Miss Bennion returned, "The English teacher related, "Every able-bodied surroundings of trees. Here, you have them American girl dresses more stylishly than man and woman in England served in one growing throughout the residential sections our young women do. She wears her hair in way or another in home defense work. Some It's wonderful!" Miss Bennion further ex­ different fashions and seems to take a defi­ were 'fire watchers,' whose job it was to claimed. nite style-interest in her clothes. watch for incendiary bombs and then to put Having been assigned a teaching position out the blazes; others acted as air-raid war­ i'i Indianapolis through The English Speak­ "The young men of the United States wear dens. ing Union, an English government organi­ more colorful clothes and are less formal in actions and dress than the teen-age boys of "When we heard the air-raid sirens, we zation, Miss Bennion sailed from her home­ land, August 11, on the steamer, The Ma­ England. Our fellows wear a suit, shirt, and didn't, as some moving pictures have depict­ their school tie to classes every day." ed, throw our hands wildly into the air, rine Jumper, the same boat on which Miss scream, and dash madly to the nearest air­ Judd was passenger. Although each teacher After completing one school year of teach­ raid shelter; but, if we were shopping or knew that the other was coming to the Unit­ ing in Indianapolis, Miss Bennion intends to working, we went on with what we were ed States, they did not become acquainted travel in the West, visiting Colorado and doing, taking everything quite calmly." until the last day on board ship. California, before her return to England. THE ARSENAL CANNON November 13,1947

Eighty-Eight Students Tech Veteran Finds Education Is Essential Usher at Assemblies I am a veteran who never finished high The humiliation haunted me, but I had "All the way over to the aisle, please. school. I quit because it was difficult for me no choice. I had to make a living somehow. Watch your step." to learn, and I was strong; and I thought My mind never ceased thinking of the Tech's 88 ushers are "on the job." Who I could always get a job. It was difficult to horrors of trying to study after being out are the ushers ? They are pupils recommend­ convince my parents, but when the war of school almost eight years. ed by their sponsor teachers for the privilege broke out it was a cinch. I quit school and I dreaded that first day at school. I knew of seating pupils at assemblies. joined the Marine Corps. the humiliation would be terrific. I was A call was made through the office bul­ I considered my schooling finished, and sure the teacher would ask me a simple letin for volunteers who were interested in all during those long years that the war question and I wouldn't know the answer, usher duty. The applicants then were inter­ lasted my main ambition was to get home and everyone else would know it. viewed by Mr. Dale Sare or Mr. Paul Wet­ and get a job, any kind of a job just so I zel, in charge of ushers. could make a decent living. After all, I It is foolish to torture oneself in such a manner, I found out later, as everyone was Pupils who serve as ushers for the fall knew I was strong and it shouldn't be too semester include: Artist Aegerter, Mar­ difficult. very nice to me and there were many others nearly as old as I, trying to finish garet Ahlers, Beryl Annis, Sarah Asher, During the war I sustained a back injury high school, also. David Baker, Marjorie Bancroft, Patricia and spent two years in a hospital. When Boylan, Betty Jean Bradley, Mary Ann I was finally able to be discharged, the The teachers were excellent, and they Brimberry, Marguerite Budrick. doctor informed me that I could never do seemed to understand the difficult adjust­ Jacqueline Chilton, Joan Cox, Martha manual labor again, and that it would be ment. Their understanding and personal Auch, Joanne Dennis, Ray Dininger, Ray­ two years before I could do any kind of instruction and advice seemed to make it mond Disher, Rose Marie Easton, Bonnie work. easier. Ellyson, Frances Forbes, JoAnne Frazier. I was suddenly aware of the fact that I am still finding it difficult to learn. I Peggy Gamage, Sandra Lee Gamble, since I couldn't use my back, and that I don't intend to fail but if I should fail, I Ann Garrison, Margaret Gasper, Virginia would have to use my brain, I would have shall always have the personal satisfaction Goodwin, Joanne Granneman, Susan Green- to go to school. I couldn't go to college that I tried to the best of my ability. wait, Ruth Griffin, Lorene Haywood, Pa- because I hadn't finished high school. PAUL W. FESLEK trica Hays, Donald Hembree, Florence Hill, Patricia Hilt, Juanita Hoover, Ralph Horney. I didn't want to go to high school. After Tech Veterans' School all, I was twenty-six years old and I would Joann Hostetler, Shirley Hudson, Marian be in classes with fifteen- and sixteen-year- Hurley, Elaine Huston, Nyla Ann Jester, old students. Food Train Crosses Country Joyce Johnson, Joanne Jones, Margaret Kendrew, Barbara Jean Kempfer, Lyle Many Tech pupils probably would like to Kennedy, Patricia Ann Keyler. Tech Library Offers Pupils see the "Friendship Train" which is current­ Esther Knoop, Jean Kuth, Dorothy ly crossing the country collecting donations Krauer, Judy Lobraico, Ruby Lynette, Caro­ Treasure Called Knowledge of food for Europe. lyn McMahan, Kay J. Martin, Mary Jane There is a place at Tech filled with adven­ Indianapolis loaded its car Tuesday and Martin, Carol Miller, Mary Morgan, Mar­ ture, mystery, romance, and a vast supply sent it to join the Friendship Train in Chica­ tha Lois Myers, Jocelyn Jane Ollis, Dolores of knowledge. In the midst of all this is a go. In connection with the train's travel Ann Overstreet. widely discussed treasure called education. through the state, Governor Ralph Gates has Betty Palmer, Patricia Parker, James This place is commonly known as the library. declared this to be "Friendship Week in Ind­ Rogers, Herman Skelton, Delmonte Smith, iana." Not many students think of entering the Lois Smith, Mary Louise Smith, Patricia library as if they were discovering a land The train will split into two sections at Smith, Virginia Smith, Richard Stahl, of unknown treasures—treasures found Chicago, with the Pennsylvania Railroad Mildred Steele, Virginia Stewart, Barbara through the reading of adventurous tales, section stopping at Fort Wayne, November Styers. mysteries, and above all, the various books 15, and the New York Central section stop­ Barbara Suits, Ronald Suladie, Barbara of knowledge. ping in South Bend and Elkhart the same Talkington, Phyllis Todd, Charlene Tribby, day. In finding the books that they prefer, Stanley Updike, Wilma Vorheis, Geraldine students should look for the map, or card, The "Friendship Train" left Los Angeles, Wager, Geneva White, Ursula Wickemeyer, November 7, and will arrive in New York Wanda Wilkerson, Ramona Williams, Mary in the card catalogue which is located in the City, November 18. southwest corner of the room. If they cannot Yount, and Frances Yates. find a book in this way the guides, who are always ready to lend a helping hand, may be consulted. These guides are the librarians. Literature ... by Lillian Miss Mary Louise Mann heads the library staff, and the other librarians are Miss Letha Coakley, Miss Dorothy Mae Busby, and Miss 'All American' John R. Tunis Marjorie Schoch. Pretty boy Perry, that's what they called decided to quit football, even though they Seniors Choose Class Colors him at Abraham Lincoln High School, but elected him captain for the coming year. at the Academy he was Ronny Perry, the He was then given the silent treatment by Brown, white, and green will soon be star football player. all his friends. sported by seniors as the 1948 senior class colors, chosen by ballot, November 3, from The game between these two rival schools He was the only one who visited Gold­ a field of eight combinations. was always the toughest and last game of man at the hospital. After all, the fellows the season. The Academy depended on at the Academy considered students of To be worn throughout the school year, Ronny, and in the fourth quarter he came Abraham Lincoln High School peasants. identifying seniors, the colors were dis­ through with a touchdown. But with four Finally, he decided to quit the Academy played in the ARSENAL CANNON bulletin minutes yet to play it seemed as if Lin­ and go to Lincoln. This was easier said case, several days before voting time. coln's powerhouse, which centered in Meyer than done. Members of the Color committee include: Goldman, would tie up the score. His change from the strict, formal, and Joan Small, Sponsor Room 5; Stanley Up­ Tired, aching muscles, and soreness mixed traditional Academy to the average nor­ dike, 6; Ruth Meehan, 7; Joan Cox, 153; with anger in a moment of exasperation mal-running school like Lincoln took cour­ Carol Brockey, 166; Barbara Heisterkamp, gave a teammate and Ronny the idea of age and time. 190; and Phyllis Lady, 300. trying to put Goldman out of the game. Mr. Tunis's realistic writing in ALL Committee members will be responsible They hadn't meant any harm; but when AMERICAN thoroughly entertains the reader. for assembling and distributing the ribbons they both tackled him, he was badly injured Racial tolerance is brought out strongly and writing the oath seniors will repeat and rushed to the Infirmary. Their sought- throughout this timely book. You will find when they receive their colors. after victory was now not so sweet. yourself actually cheering for Ronny and "It will be sometime before the ribbons This incident in the game changed the Lincoln team as you do your own. will be ready to distribute," stated Miss Ronny's whole way of thinking. The other Alta Welch, committee sponsor and senior fellows just said that Goldman had it com­ Tunis goes with teen-age reading as sponsor of Roam 300. ing to him but Ronny felt differently. He bacon goes with eggs. November 13,1947 THE ARSENAL CANNON Greek Gift Becomes Cookies for Orphans "Thanks, America," said Choir of 62 Voices Greece when its people sent raisins and figs to To Chirp in Operetta the United States in ap­ RY RANDALL TTTCKRR— preciation of the Christ­ mas boxes sent them last The crickets may be on the hearth, but year by the American the cast of "Sweethearts" will be on the Junior Red Cross. stage at Caleb Mills Hall, Shortridge High School, tomorrow and Saturday evenings, When Frances Forbes, when the Tech Choir presents this Victor Sponsor Room 315, return­ Herbert operetta, under the direction of Mr. ed from the Red Cross J. Russell Paxton, head of Tech's Music National convention last department. summer, she brought with Along with "The Crickets on the Hearth," her about four pounds of other ever-popular Herbert melodies to be these raisins from Greece rendered by the Choir and a "lively pit to be made into cookies. orchestra" include: "Sweethearts," "Sweet­ A return "Thank you, hearts on Parade," and "Every Lover Must Greece" was made when Meet His Fate." members of the Bake Shop, After weeks of rehearsals (which include under the direction of Mrs. good times as well as hard work), the fin­ Ruth Marvel, made over ished product will at last be presented. nine hundred ice-box and Combining some of the most melodious oatmeal-raisin cookies melodies ever written with thrilling vocal which the Red Cross gave solos and choruses, chorus dancing, and com­ to orphanages. Norma "Cheer on the way to orphans" might well be the title of edy, made more hilarious by the unfamiliar Hensley and Shirley An­ costuming and make-up of a fellow's best derson with Mrs. Gertrude this picture which shows (left to right) Norma Hensley, friend, makes "Sweethearts" a favorite with Dill, a Red Cross represen­ Sponsor Room 243, Mrs. Gertrude Dill of the Red Cross, teen-agers, no matter what their musical tative, took the cookies to preferences may be. orphanages, October 17. and Shirley Anderson, 387. The time, the place, and what happens to get 62 people working in unison are other College Guidance Prepares Service Club Features reasons why Herbert's operettas linger in the souls of the applause Tenderers long Pupils for Future Schooling Band Uniform Project after the final curtain has been rung down. "We attempt to match the pupil's qualifi­ Everyone seems to be climbing on the The story of the operetta is based on the adventures of a European king's daughter cations and aptitudes with the opportunities bandwagon for new band uniforms. Yes, the Service Club is even selling who has been left in the garden of Dame offered by the college or university he Paula, the owner of the Laundry of the wishes to attend," stated Miss Gertrude flowers for the aid of the uniform project. Through the efforts of Mr. Scott McCoy, White Geese, in Holland, in order to secure Thuemler, dean of girls, who is in charge of her safety during a fifteenth century war. pre-college guidance. botany teacher, the club has been able to secure roses and chrysanthemums at "a She is given the name of Sylvia and is "Sponsor teachers pay special attention cut price." reared by Dame Paula, although the latter to planning study programs for those fresh­ Prices are: roses, $1.25 per dozen, and has six daughters of her own, known as the men anticipating college entrance. A general White Geese. call is sent to each underclassman sponsor chrysanthemums, 70 cents a bunch. Corsages room, asking those newcomers who plan to are 50 cents. If a person desires an "extra When Sylvia grows up, she becomes en­ attend an eastern university to see us so special" one, he is charged according to the tangled in two love affairs, one of which that we may help them plot their study size and kind of flowers. involves her rival to the throne to which course to include all the required credits Members of the Service Club will, in the she is entitled, Prince Franz. necessary for eastern college entrance. This words of Mrs. Martha Turpin, club sponsor, Many complications arise but are over­ requires four full years of planned work. "be making corsages and selling flowers come, and a happy ending is achieved, thus "Any Tech student who plans to attend every Friday, this semester, as long as our making an interesting as well as entertain­ any college or university in any other sec­ (the Service Club's) strength holds out." ing evening possible. tion of the country is welcome to come to our office for consultation and advice. "Prior to entry into senior roll room, each Elizabeth Blackwell Conquers Field of Medicine Techite planning a college career has his or A respectable place for women in the field in the Geneva Medical College in New York. her high school study record checked against of medicine was won by Florence Nightin­ Her application was accepted partly as a the university requirements in order to gale, but little is known of Elizabeth Black- joke and partly because the small medical determine whether or not the pupil has the well, first woman doctor in the United States. school needed every student it could find to scholastic standing for his chosen school." help meet expenses of running the college. Five per cent of the nation's doctors are Reaching the senior year, a student is Geneva Medical College might have taken eligible to apply for a college scholarship. women, and six per cent of the students en­ rolled in United States medical schools are Elizabeth for a joke but she took to her College visitors, representing universities women. Many women doctors helped the studies seriously. She studied long hours throughout the United States, are invited by armed forces in the war. and established research more thoroughly the college guidance committee to come to than most of the men in her classes. In this Tech in order to interview personally pro­ Not so long ago, in fact, less than a hun­ way she won the respect of her fellow stu­ spective students. dred years ago, there were no women doc­ dents and when she was graduated in 1849, Different types of aptitude tests are given tors, for medicine was not considered a lady­ Elizabeth was high on the list of outstand­ by and through Mr. H. Harold Walter. Gui­ like profession. ing students. dance director. One hundred years ago, in 1847, Elizabeth Dr. Blackwell went to England and France Assisting Miss Thuemler in the various Blackwell was a twenty-six-year-old school where she continued her medical studies. In aspects of college guidance is Mrs. Martha teacher in Kentucky, who had a desire to do 1850 the young doctor returned to New York Turpin, assistant dean. anything of importance for the world. She to practice but found people had a hard time sent her application to a number of medical A library of college and university hand­ putting their trust in a lady doctor. Only by schools so she could earn a degree in medi­ continuous hard work did she finally build books is used in the study of curricular cine and perhaps become a surgeon. credit entrance requirements. up a practice. "A definite future educational plan, work­ Answers to Elizabeth's letters were all Elizabeth Blackwell wrote many books ed out step by step in high school, is the only discouraging, but while waiting for replies concerning medicine but perhaps her best real way to gain a completely successful Elizabeth spent her spare time in studying work was her courageous plea for American and satisfying college career," advocates preparatory work. Late in October, 1847, women in the field of medicine. Miss Thuemler. RICHARD STANFIELD Elizabeth received word that she could study JOAN McCLURE THE ARSENAL CANNON November 13,1947

Teachers Study Tech Ways, • Square dancing and stunts will be the fea­ Meet Administrative Staff ture attractions in the Girls' Gymnasium this At Indoctrination Series evening, during Open House. Thirteen new teachers at Tech are attend­ There will be shuffleboard and ping pong games ing meetings under the guidance of Mr. H. in Room 250 and a volley ball game in Room 249 H. Walter, with members of the administra­ to supplement the main events. tive staff, Wednesdays, tenth period, to learn how the business of Tech is operated. Miss Hazel E. Abbett, Miss Sarah M. Hope, Meetings acquaint new teachers with Miss Margaret E. Christie, and Miss Mable Mc­ members of the administrative staff and Hugh will be in charge of all events. The gym help explain the function and relationship assistants will act as hostesses. between teachers and administrative officers. Faculty members who are preparing short • United States Marine Corps pamphlets includes Louis Wuellner, flutist and Tech talks for the meetings are Mr. C. L. McClin- telling of the reserve branch of that military graduate of June, '47. tock, Mr. Fred R. Gorman, and Mr. Joe organization have recently been distributed Kettery, vice-principals; Mr. Jacob L. Jones, through Mr. H. Harold Walter's Guidance • Between 300 and 350 American Junior director of Coordination-Employment; Miss office to senior boys. Red Cross Christmas Gift boxes have been Margaret Axtell, head senior sponsor; Miss "The sole purpose for such material is filled and are ready to be sent overseas, Gertrude Thuemler, dean of girls; and Mr. to keep our students posted on national Miss Jeanette Tobey, sponsor of the Junior Walter, director of Guidance. affairs. It is not as an advertisement or an Red Cross at Tech, bas announced. New teachers attending the meetings inducement to join any group," Mr. Walter Senior Sponsor Room 7, with Carol Moir include: Mr. Robert Gwyn, Mr. Sy Perszyk, stated. and Keith Page as representatives, filled Miss Marjorie Schoch, Mr. Harold Negley, Prior to the recent distribution, pamphlets eleven boxes. This is not only more than any Miss Margaret Christie, Mr. William Kim­ concerning the United States Naval Reserve other senior sponsor room, but, also, more berlin, Miss Jeanne Wright, Miss Eleanor were also given to senior boys. than any room in school filled. Cecil, Mr. James E. Stewart, Miss Margaret Sponsor Room 360, with Carol Hand as Byram, Miss Sarah M. Hope, Mr. Ivan • For the second consecutive year, a pic­ representative, turned in four boxes to lead Hanen, and Miss Dorothy Busby. ture by Wayne Craven, Sponsor Room 134, all underclass rooms. was adjudged winner in the Annual Irving- ton Halloween Soap Contest, sponsored by Irvington Business Enterprises, October 31. Unlimited Chances Are Found SHOPPING Wayne, a junior in Mr. John Simpson's first and second hour art class, has been In Tech's Music Department DAYS 'TIL taking art at Tech since he was a freshman. "If you feel you have musical ability or 34 CHRISTMAS After graduation, Wayne hopes to enter have ever longed to play an instrument, Ohio State University, major in art, and you can find unlimited chances in the Tech become an art teacher. Music department," stated Mr. John M. Contrary to popular belief, Wayne's "Au­ White at a recent demonstration in his fifth tumn Scene" was not done in soap, but with hour chorus class. Alumni Earn Recognition poster paint. Mr. White explained, "Music classes of­ fered here can prepare you for advanced In Various Fields of Learning • James Tippey, baritone in Tech's Music groups such as the Concert Band or Orches­ department, with Marilyn Brock, junior, tra, and for playing in community organi­ * Robert M. Coyner, June 1939, has been accompanist, presented a program in the elected president, and Robert Terrican, June zations such as Sunday School orchestras Teen Music Canteen concert, November 2, and ensembles." 1941, has been elected treasurer of the senior at the World War Memorial. class at Butler University. To illustrate his point, Mr. White played Opening the concert with Schumann's a solo on the bass violin and demonstrated * Merle H. Miller, June 1921, is one of "Two Grenadiers," Morgan's "Clorinda," how the different tones can be produced. four Marion County attorneys who comprise and Charles' "When I Have Sung My Song," "In several cases, students have had only the team for "You Be the Judge," on radio James closed his section of the program with station WISH. two semesters of instrumental music, and Del Riego's "Homing." then gone directly into one of the advanced The program, sponsored by the local unit Following James on the program was the groups," Mr. White stated. of the American Bar Association, recently newly-formed Woodwind Quintette which "All that is necessary to enroll in a was adjudged the top bar program of the beginning class," said Mr. White in conclu­ nation. It is conducted as a public informa­ sion, "is a desire to learn. Those with tion series. previous musical experience make very * Otis Igelman, January 1921, concert- Speaking of Vacations! rapid progress. And remember, you can master of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, learn to play the instrument of your choice." Vacations—what wonderful thoughts! It • was soloist for the November 2 program. He doesn't seem as if we have very many days interpreted Glazsunoff's "Violin Concerto in away from school, but there are quite a few. John Schuck Attends College Council \ Minor." The calendar for vacations this year in­ cludes : John Schuck, Tech senior, was among * Professor John Grepp, June 1933, head 57 high school seniors from several middle- of the Art department at Franklin College Thanksgiving—Thursday and Friday, No­ western states who attended the annual and lecturer at Herron Art Institute, recent­ vember 27, 28, 1947* week-end at Northwestern University, No­ ly gave a talk on "Modern Art Related to Christmas Holidays—Schools close Friday, vember 1 and 2, as guests of the university's Ancient Art" for the Art department of the Wildcat Council, an undergraduate student Indianapolis Woman's Department Club. December 19, 1947; re-open, Monday, January 5, 1948 organization. Interested in attending Northwestern * Marion Lou Spears, June '47, has been Spring Vacation—Schools close Friday, appointed to the editorial staff of Manu­ University, John wishes to major in elec­ March 26, 1948 (Good Friday); re-open trical engineering. scripts, an English department publication, Monday, April 5, 1948 at Butler University. Highlights of the program during his Memorial Dav Observance—Monday, May stay included the Northwestern-Wisconsin * Ted Metzger, June 1945, who received a 31, 1948 football game, November 1, and a banquet scholarship to Massachusetts Institute of with Professor Kenneth W. Colegrove, Technology, has returned to the Institute on The fall semester ends Wednesday, Jan­ uary 21. The second semester starts Mon­ chairman of the Political Science department a scholarship, following his stay in the Arm­ at Northwestern and formerly advisor to ed Services. day, January 26, 1948, and ends Wednesday, June 2, 1948. General Douglas MacArthur in Japan on During his three semesters at the Univer­ matters of constitutional government for sity, he was on the Dean's list. that country, as guest speaker.