Avalon High School - Torqua Yearbook (Avalon, CA)

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.gjgggg-.Qi + riinxE'roino.ue1+g+ ig,g Evening School llE EVENING SCHOOL has, in the last four years, grown to an insti- tution of considerable worth. In size of enrollment it is nearly equal to the Senior and junior l-ligh School day sessions combined. Classes began in October with three graded English classes, total- ing sixty-five foreign-born men and women, and a Citizenship class of men gathered from all over the world. A fifteen-minute period of singing intro- duced into the evening schedule awoke a decided feeling of comradeship among the students and teachers alike. 'l'he Christmas party given by the teachers was the outstanding delightful social event of the year. 'l'he second semester ushered in a combination typing and bookkeeping class, the total enrollment of which throughout the semester was thirty. This class continued until the middle of May with a larger average attend- ance than any previous typing class has had. Library INCE 'l'I?lE AVALON llIGll SCHOOL has been established our library collection of books and magazines has been steadily growing, and this year we are glad to report that a formal library has been added as a permanent part of our school equipment. 'l'he front room on the hrst tloor wing has been set aside to house our eleven or twelve hundred books, and to localize definite library service 1IHslL111lU1'Zl1'ltl Senior I ligh School. 1-flere, on the rapidly crowding shelves, is a comprehensive assemblage of books: Fic- tion for the story reader, reference for the student, research material for the scientist, and, in the periodical rack, magazines of various types make alluring appeal to both casual reader and reference worker. A librarian has been added to our faculty staff to see that this valuable collection is properly cared for, and both widely and wisely used. It is generally felt throughout the school that this, the establishment of a library, a long-needed and most essential addition, has been made for the educational benefit of the entire student body. Paren t- Teacher Assooia tion llE 1iOUND.'X'l'ION for the Parent-'l'eacher Association was lain in 1923. In the fall of 1924 it was thought wise to alliliate with the Fed- eration. Theipresident for 1924 was Mrs. XV. lil. Stone. Upon reor- ganizing this year in january, Mrs. Parlane Reid was elected president, Mrs. C. G. Grant treasurer, and Mr. C. H. Smith secretary. Our aim this year has been to interest all people in all children, and to link in common purpose the home, the school, and all other educative forces in the life of the child, to work for its highest good, and to learn, first hand, all school conditions and all town conditions affecting the child, to encourage all inlluences and conditions which make for the growth and safe- ty of the child. yVe believe that the principles which guide the Parent- Teacher Association are the embodiment of social service, civic virtue and patriotism. C333

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Qfl.agJQ+i -f-'ritn1E'1t'onso.uet-f+i+5g3L39 Wireless and Radio Club Scholarship Society This Clttb has been progr.essing stead- ily ever since the beginning of school, and, on the average, it has consisted of about twenty pttpils. Th.ere are three or four boys who have made radio sets. jimmy Carlson, Charles McClanahan and Tony linriquez have made one-tube sets, while Hob Woodson made a four- tube set. The only girl who was interest- ed in this work was Lois l-larrison. The Wireless Club has been quite a help to Mr. Robison, the Scoutmaster, and to some of the boys who are passing th.eir Scout tests. The liirst Class Scout must be able to send sixty letters a minute ami receive letters, while the Second Class Scout has to be able to send sixteen letters a minute and know the alphabetg also be able to send letters. Stamp Club Among the clubs started this y.ear there was one small organization called the Stamp Clttb. There wel'e only a few students interested, but with the aid of Betty l-lewer, president, and Miss Mclil- veen, Advisor, they soon got under way. At .each meeting some one gave a talk concerning stamps, or the members traded stamps among themselves. Some of the older collectors made up packets and sold them to the beginners, and the secretary, R1nnona Shear, sent away for stamps for the collectors. The hobby of collecting stamps is not only interesting, but it broadens one's mind. One learns who are the ruless of various foreign countries, :ind also something of the kinds of money. Many interesting geographical facts also are learned. i Gamma Mu Sigma ciilltllllfl Mu Sigma, the classical music club, has been a live wire association ever since its organization in October. The meetings, wlnch are held .every three weeks, have been .enjoyed by 'ev- eryon.e, as they usually end in a good initiation for the two performers. We greatly appreciate the time and pleasure that Miss liox has given us in this or- ganization, and we f.ecl that w.e have gained a great deal from this instructive society. C323 The Scholarship Society was estab- lished at Avalon High in 1924. Though a small organization, its membership is one of the greatest and most last- ing honors any student can achieve dur- ing his high school life. To qualify for this organization students must have at least 95 meritsg class graduates in solids totaling at least S pointsg a I counting 3 points, and a Z counting 1 pointg3 points from the point system. This year our Society sent two of its members to the banquet given by the Long lieach l'olyt.echnic Scholarship So- ciety. Members for the last semester were Lois I-Iarrison. Kathryn llunkle, Bernice Smith, lierne Slaughter. Swimming Club At the tirst of the school year some students got together and, with the help of Mr. lltmkle, organized the Swim- ming Club. First a president, lidgar Har- sison, and a. secretary, Kathryn l.Jnnkle,. were elected. Then a committee of four, composed of Roy Smith, Marseliuo Her- nandez, lidgar l-Iarrison and Truxton Ross, were chosen. These four met with Mr. llunkle and fortned the membership rules for the Club. The Club went swimming three times a week until it be- came too cold. Once they held a swim across the bay. In late spring they began again, and continued until school was out. At Catalina such an organization is very beneticial, because we have such perfect surroundings for swimming. Dramatic Club The Dramatic Club was organized at first semester, with advisor: Barbara I'arlane Reid, s.ec- the beginning of the Miss Hahn, faculty l.ev1tt, president,and relary. Several programs were presented to the Assemblies by the llramatic Club members. For the second semester Miss Hahn continued in her position as faculty advi- sor. Ramona Shear was presidentg Neal VVarwick, vice-president, and Charlotte Dowdle, secretary. On account of the change in the class schedule, the work of the Club has been discontinued. lt is hoped that the Club will continu.e next year.

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.gaA+i- -s'i'nttts'11'on2o.trs1+-'3-.,+ Q,'p HALLOWE'EN PARTY The Freshies gave the Sophomores a party on October 3lst. As the guests arrived at the back door, they were greet- ed by spooks, doors banging, and weird noises and forms. As the party got under way the atmosphere changed considera- bly, so that every one was able to breathe easily and enjoy himself. The rooms,were artistically decorat.ed with orange aml black, while ghosts, pumpkins and witches were helpful in carrying out the Hallow- e'en spirit. The evening was spent in playing games and dancing, and it came to an end all too soon when the dainty refreshments were served. GAMMA MU SIGMA SOCIAL This new organization is a regular live wire. The members have put on informal receptions every three weeks throughout the year. The largest part of all these entertainments was given over to the musical selections. Many de- lightful repasts wese served at these func- tions. The year's activities were brought to a close in a most delightful way on june Sth. Each inember was allowed to invite three guests to a very enjoyable party at the house of Mr. and Mrs. Dun- kle. Each member gave a selection, and the rest of the even-ing was given to varied entertainments, in which everyone partici- pated. Tasty refreshments put the final touch on the evening's fun. CHRISTMAS PARTY The Girl's League gave a party the week before Christmas vacation, which was one of the most successful of the year. The assembly room, which was decorated in red and green Christmas mo- tifs, was very beautiful. Everyone re- ceived a mock Christmas gift from a pret- tily decorated tree. Games of all sorts were played, and many prizes were given. The refreslunents were hot chocolate and Santa Claus and Christmas tree cookies. BOYS' CIRCLE PARTY The boys decided that they would not let the girls get ahead of them, so they put on a regular stag party. The afternoon was spent in boxing and other indoor as well as outdoor sports. 4Many yells were given in honor of the school and prominent students. The eats consist- ed of cocoa and cake, tastefully served by the Boys' Circle conunissioners. Although many of the fellows professed to be stiff the next afternoon, they still acknowledged a good time. Q30 JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM The junior-Senior Prom was one of the foremost social events of the season, and was put over in quite a different manner than ever before. ln the past years this function was given in the form of a dance at the High School. This year it was a banquet and dance at the beautiful Hotel St. Catherine. Of course, every junior and Senior was there in his glad rags. Could such an activity be missed? Never! The tables were gorgeously decorated with Junior and Senior class colors, as well as exquis- ite flowers of early summ.er. Toasts and after-dinner speeches were given by the juniors and Seniors, after which all spent the remaining part of the evening dancing to the tune of the h3tel's delightful orchestra. SOPHOMORE BANQUET Well, now, isn't that just like those Sophomores to give a party and invite themselves? There must be a majority of Scotchmen in the class. Well, anyway, it was a delightful affair and everyone ate to his capacity. The meal was a sumptuous one and the table decorations were lovely enough 'to inspire anyone to eat. The remainder of th.e evening was spent in cards, so that everyon.e was greatly pleased with the evening's success. VALENTINE PARTY On St. Valentine's Day the Girls' League gave a lovely little party after school. Many games, -characteristic of the day, were played. Clever contests were held, for which prizes were awarded to the winners. The refreshments w.ere red lemonade and heart cookies. The girls closed the afterno0n's .entertaimnent by singing songs and giving yells. TORQUA PARTY As soon as the Torqua went to press, Miss Davidson decided that the staff could stand a little recreation after such hard work, so she gave them a party. The date was set for Monday evening, May 30. Bridge was the main feature of the party. The evening's fun was brought to a close after some very delightful re- freshments were served. It was quite a change to be able to forget our work and do nothing but enjoy ourselves. lt was really a relief to address one another without talking about work.