Avalon High School - Torqua Yearbook (Avalon, CA)

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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.

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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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Q,fag-si -is'1t'1iuis'1trorsao.'erf1t-.sg-f- fig EIGHTH GRADE PARTY The Eighth Grade boys were forced to give the girls of that class a party Cnot that th.ey didn't want to, for of course they didj, as the girls won in the con- test to see which sex could get their dues in first. Th.e gi1'ls all professed to have had a good time, and we know the boys did.. APRIL FOOLS' PARTY On April first the'Sohpomores enter- tained the lfreshies with a Backwards Party Cvery appropriatel. Everyone had to come dressed backwards, and the even- ing's amusements were also conducted in this odd manner. The party was a huge success, going over with a bang. A pa- rade was held to decide who was the most comically dressed guest, and of course, witl1 his head start, Jimmy Carlson won. He was presented with a maginificent box of rubber chocolates. The evening was spent in playing gam.es aml a delightful spread sent everyone home with a feeling of satisfaction. ALUMNI DANCE On March eleventh the Seniors gave the Alumni a dance to the tune of the Ava- lon Five. ln addition to dancing much time was given to reminiscing-for many of the gu.ests had not been back to the little old school for quite a while. Light refreslnnents, served between dances, completed the evening's success. The Alumni present were: Thomas Daly, Florence Feltrop, Edythe Stone, Malcolm Renton, John Minney, Edward Van Aelstyne, Betty Berning, Martha Meyer and Doris Wilcox. THE JUNIOR BANQUET The members of the junior Class gave a banquet for their mothers on May 6th. Everything was cooked by the Juniors and therefore very delieiotts. The tables were neatly decorated in class colors and spring flowers. The evening's entertainment con- sisted of cards and games and also some dancing. The mothers 'were all very pleased at the splendid cooking and the amusements given them. EASTER EGG HUNT The Seventh Grade decided to have one final childish spree just to prove that they hadn't grown too dignihed entering Jun- Hi, so they held an Easter Egg Hunt the week before Spring Vacation. Games helped to keep .everyone interested. GIRLS' LEAGUE WIENIE BAKE just before liaster Vacation the Girls' League gave a most enjoyable Wienie Bake at l'ebbly Beach. The girls made a fire to cook over and, while the water was boiling for chocolate, games were played to pass the time. The tasty spread was soon demolished by the hungry pic- nick.ers and the evening was given over to more games. Everyone went home tired but happy. FRESHMEN PARTY On Friday, May thirteenth, the Fresh- men gave a party to the Eighth grade. lsn't that just like the lireshies to pick such a dreadful date, but it didn't seem to phase anyone's good time, at that. The entertainment was furnished by games, dancing, and singing. Under the able eharperonage of Mrs. Sullivan, Mrs. Smith, Miss Fox and Mr. and Mrs. Pryor, everything went along perfectly. The party brok.e up after delightful re- freshments were served in the Cafeteria, which was tastefully decorated in blt1.e and white, Freshman class colors. THE PEP-RALLY Talk about fun, and pep, and eats! We surely had 'em at the Rally after th.e In- ter-Class Track and Field Meet. No one knew that there was so much pep in Ava- lon Hi as the Juniors showed that night. A large bonfire was started out on the athletic field where every one had roasted wienies and buns, drank hot chocolate, and toasted marshmallows. When everyone had eaten his fill, sever- al lusty yells soared in honor of the school, the various classes, and the h.eroes of the meet. The scores made by the classes and individuals were announced. Several songs finished the evening's fun. Everyone went home bubbling ov.er with joy and enthusiasm.