Avalon High School - Annual Yearbook (Avalon, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 124 of the 1938 volume:

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Here again the readers may re-live through retrospection their hopes, ambitions, desires, and attainments, and re-experience the satisfaction procured from a task well done, the confidence inspired by an obstacle overcome, and the joy derived from a goal achieved. And they may re-establish the memory of faithful companionships, in- rested teachers, and pleasant happenings as they catch a ' npse of AVALON High School 'frlxhrough the VVindows . W- WE HONOR one who Within a few years has made herself a telling influence in the lives of many high school students. Her character, her vision, and her ability as a teacher of typewriting and shorthand, and as the adviser for the AVALON ANNUAL, have won for her the apprecia- tion and esteem of all her pupils. Her quiet, easy- going, sympathetic manner give those who come in contact With her a feeling of ease and confidence. lt is seldom one finds a young teacher so untiring and enthusiastic about her work, and so eager to give her best. ln appreciation for her splendid leadership in the AVALON High School, We, the Senior Class of 1938, respectfully dedicate to Miss Kathryn V. Breuneman the 'Through the Wi11clows', edition of the AVALON ANNUAL. Through the Windows - - - Guides I:o Learning. A ray of sunshine Filters through the office windows, fusing the ambitions and desires of administrators and teachers to prepare AVALON youth for living through guided learning. Living to Learn. A patch of light catches groups of happy students as they Find their way into sunny classrooms where an intellectual companionship exists between teacher and pupil which encourages learning. Learning to Live. The spacious windows of the auditorium reveal the mingling of students in the pursuit of activities and Worthwhile pastimes which prepare them for abundant living. Learning io Excel. The meshes of the skylights in the gymnasium focus the attention upon the acquisi- tion of a sound body which houses a sound mind, through exercise, competitive play, and personal achievement. Living and Learning. Light falls upon a record of events, personalities, achievements, and facts which records for all time the details of a happy year of living through the medium of learning. Boolc CDG DEVO'1'ED ADMINISTRATORS AND TEACHERS LEAD .AVALON STUDENTS IN THEIR AT- TEMPTS AT LEARNING AND UNITE TO GIVE THEM BROADER VIEVVPOINTS, TEACH THEM TOLERANCE, AND DIRECT THEIR APPRECIA- TION OF OTHERS. T0 LEARNING MR. A. B. GOLDEN President MR. R. E. NEXVI,IN Vice President MR. P. J. BART:-iEi.MEi-1 Treasurer MR. M. W. Dkuisiwspack R ,. S. TODD PERLEY Superinleizdent Educational eaders - - f HE panes of glass in the doors that open into the oflice of the Super- intendent of Schools threw tiny squares of light across the broad desk behind which sat Mr. S. Todd Perley. With an enviable record of over twenty years as Supervising-Principal, Mr. Perley began his twenty- third year in AVALON as Superintendent of the AVALON School District. Seated in his attractive office, surrounded by book-filled shelves, his files, papers, and the ever-present flowers on his desk, he capably directs the entire school system, and keeps in touch with the educational events of each day. His iron-gray hair, intently piercing eyes, and indescribable dignity give confidence to everyone Who enters his office. And his characteristic, VVcll, what can I do for you? assures the visitor of his cooperation. His intense interest in education has led to his appointnientr on various coin- inittees and his election to niany oflices. He was president of Western Pennsylvania Convention District of the Pennsylvania State Education Association in 1928-29, and 1929-30. And he is iininediate past president of the North Boroughs Lions Club, which is the largest branch in Pennsylvania. He is an enthusiastic fisheriiian, and likes to collect fishing tackle. He is one of the early nieni- bers of CIJAK, national honorary educational fraternity. In spite of his l12l CHARLES A. EVANS Ilinh Srlmol Princifml many duties that keep his time filled, he has a friendly smile for all and is Willing to help everyone who asks. Seven citizens of AvALoN represent the community on the Board of Eclucation. Mr. A. B. Golden, well-known for his humorous philosophy, is president. Mr. li. lll. Newlin, vice-president, and Mr. P. J. Barthlemeh, treasurer. Mr. M. W. Daubenspeck and Mr. J. D. Stedcford have served on the board for three years, and Mr. D. A. Gunn and Dr. J. M. Mullen became members of the board this year. The student body respects this group of men, and appreciates their Willingness to cooperate with student activities. Just inside the building, Mr. Charles A. Evans the High School Principal sits at his desk Where he directs the daily program of the school. His day is one of activity from the time he enters the building in the morning until he locks his office at the close of school. It is in his office that a pupil arranges a special schedule, and that adequate vocational guidance is given. It is also in his office that the delinquent receives his class admit slip after tardiness or absence. He keeps a careful cheek on activity records and supervises the Hnancing of extra-curricular activities. Transcripts of credits, reports, and letters of reference find their source in his office. When Mr. Evans first came to AVALON, he was instructor in biology and chemistry. Later, his duties as principal of the high school limited his teaching to that of physics. He is general adviser for each class and is co-sponsor of the Student Council. He arranges the calendar of activities, and is general confidant of every student. His understanding nature and his willingness to help all who seek his counsel have endeared him to every student who has passed through the doors of AVALON High School. l13l Mu, D. A. GUNN Dia. J. M. lN'1U1.LEN MR. J. D. Srsurzifonn Z. STELLA L. CARDEN, A.B. English EVA HoovER, B.S. English li W Wiz. av 4 2 4 if ff ,Q R351 :Yr we of 113' fx A in ' 'rf M-5 Riva E33 if 91 I 4. ,L.,,g. . J.. - 1 52.55154 4 3 , 4 ,. 4--fffxrfi-5211. -ips: ...ww ,ga 4 M.-mg ev...-9 -Q , kz'g.fAm , ,ig 5 '-,QW f ,igemlf YT 1-' ., 2 5 A . 4, 1,41 42, 'rw . ' fm , , WW. 'um fi',ff fr-if .Q- rg ' 'lc Q 'v,zJ :' v,,- ,if A g A -W., .. 4- 19 '5' 3. 'A FIV 1.4 ' 'L. -414.111 1 .- 'v 2 sf -4 ' mo :-.'.! A-.. - 2' .2 .. - ,,. - f 4'.z'g'- , ...fn JOHN C. WEICHEL, B.S. History JOHN R. DEAN, A.B. 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Immediately he sighted a serene-faced woman standing before a group of open-mouthed students. Boots! Boots! Marching up and down againll' echoed in his ears. Perky knew that it was Miss Carden who taught English to the juniors and seniors. An outline of Shakespeare's life was written on the side board, and a list of vocabulary words from early American poetry was scribbled on the front board. Perky knew that this teacher's main idea was to give the students a broader under- standing of life and to keep the vision of an ideal ever before them. With a big jump, he scrambled up the stairs, and pulled himself up to the key hole of another door. The dark hair and steady brown eyes of the teacher told him that this surely was Miss Hoover. He slipped through the door and a glimpse over a student's shoulder revealed a page of original poetry. Another boy was correcting some errors in his Work. Junior High School English was a great adventure for these students. Appreciation in literature and accuracy in writing were emphasized. Down the stairs again to an open door. A man, broad shouldered and dark featured, urged Perkyl' in. He climbed up on the desk and listened avidly to the conversation. A rapid discussion was taking place between the students and teacher to discover how our country's runf' Mr. Weichel, Problems of Democracy teacher, it was easy to see, believed in stressing citizenship and wanted to prepare his pupils for future life after their graduation. Perkyl' left this room reluctantly g but he was excited all over again, when at the next door he spied another man who must certainly be an athlete. Tall, dark Mr. Dean must be the European History, English, and commercial mathematics teacher. Outlines on the board, scrambled numbers on pages and a stack of literature books further proved that his guess was right. To link the history of the past with the present day occurrences was one of Mr. Dean's chief aims in his classes. ELSIE NEUMAN GILLING, B.S. HELEN G. VVHIELDON, B.A., MA. IRENE H. AUSTEN, A.B. Hislory Sofia! Sludies Geography l14l Fragranl odors Vfmm thcf cooking lab H11 the corrlclors oi the school, Mr, Wcrtagnik tcachcs the art of angles, arcs, and hnes, A model, a pgncil, somc papcrfa pq- fcct rcproductlon. And which tool will you have? Miss Morse instructs a class in orches- tral harmomcs. Make it fourtecn inches from the floor, Betty, A useful pin-cc of furniture in the making Mr. Evans instructs in the use of complicatcrl physics apparatus. V V . 1 l ,- , I , 'WP?'fi , ' '. f ,f in V A V, VV ,V, ,i,,, X , VM, ,, - f 353 lf, q -' wff,,'fy,f75 'G' Y I 'Y f,fifvp'yf ,,.,, ' 4 , ,wi ' miiyf g if WG f, 1 ,, .5059 V . Mifkifilii ,,'. n ' ' 'ffl i , FLORENCE M. HAMILL Library GIUL.1E'rTA A. PLYMPTON, A.H. GERTRUIJE Frcnrh and Eughsh If E.Tucmvsow,1X.B.,M.E1:. 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Cmnmf'rciul C'om1nw'ri41l 1.13. lVlAXVI'IlNNEY, IN tf.,M.E1J Her warm brown eyes and wheat-colored hair charmed Perky closer. His attention was drawn to a list of various occupations which were written on the board. Guiding students in their chosen life's work, and help- ing them to know themselves better was her task. Sitting on a globe of the world, HPerky listened to Miss Austen, the geography teacher, tell about African climate and the rain-fall in the Pacific Islands. The eighth grade studied Av,-uiox, and Pittsburghg and Allegheny and the state of Pennsylvania were in- cluded in the course of study. Unce she told of some trips she had taken, and then of the new book she had discoveredka biography it was. Time flew, so down off the globe, giving it a last twirl, and down the stairs two at a time went the funny fellow. 'fEtudiez-vous le francais? greeted 'tPerkyl' as he stuck his head in the door of Miss Plympton's French class, Oni, oui, Mademosiellefl was the reply. Drills on verbs and sentence structure were repeated over and over again. Later her sophomore English class began with its dictionary drill, and the reading of plays, poetry, and short stories. Perky7' again prick- ed up his ears when he entered the next room. A strange language called Latin was scribbled over the board. Mrs. Thompson was teaching with interest and enthusiasm. KKAFIHH virumque canof' chanted the Vergil class, and HPerkyH joined with them. The Latin students spent long hours struggling with verb conjugations and noun declensions. Bounding into the auditorium, f'Perky beheld jolly Miss lWorse instructing a singing class. Individu- al tests of voices were being made. Development of junior and senior high choral groups and improvement of the orchestra were her chief accomplishments. Large ' x Xi Q s f S Q hIANIE'I l'E Dicksow, .X.li. tl1iix1:1.15s A. Ev.-xxs. .X ll.. M. Ep, Sf-jmiff 5i'f4'l14'4' l16l classes in instrumental music were held in the grade school. Before long, these young musicians were to take their places in the large orchestra. Standing on a paint box, PerkyH watched Mrs. Roedell, instructor in art, draw a design on the board. Amazed, he saw the students make practically the same things on their papers. Examples of their letter- ing, sketching, printing, and water coloring were hung around the walls. Chic, well-groomed, Mrs. Roedell's artistic talent was revealed in her personal appearance. A clatter of typewritters and a bang of the carriage throw came to HPerky's ears before he reached the door of Miss Brennemanls room. Petite, smart- looking, she dictated, wrote shorthand, or typed a letter with equal ease. A new method for teaching shorthand was introduced by which the students developed more skill in a shorter period of time. Strange signs and queer symbols covered the boards. Resting against the leg of a chair, Perky looked gravely at red-haired Mr. Mawhinney while he in- structed his class in banking, buying, and selling. Long columns of figures did not confuse the bookkeeping classes, though Perky's head swam. Consumers, Education, the principles which are needed by the average layman in his everyday life, were taught. With laughing eyes, Miss Dickson instructed her Biology class in the intricacies of dissecting, with tweezers, scalpels, and pins, the class studied the structure of the frog. Charts on the walls gave details of the human system and classification of plants and animal life. In her English classes, American litera- ture, grammar, spelling and composition were thor- oughly mastered. Later in the same room, Porky heard Mr. Evans, the high school principal, instruct his physics class. Tall and fair, Mr. Evans instructed Q A steady arm guides the lumber through 21 saw. Future cabinet makers learn the possibilities of the lathe. his classes in the principles of the laws of machines, mechanical advantages, and the laws of velocity. Soft-speaking Mr. Ilall, the chemistry teacher, shocked the school into wide-awakeness every now and then with the odor of sulphur. Much studying of formulas and mixing of strange liquids went on before f'Perky's eyes. Perched on a test tube, he sur- veyed Mr. lclall, wondering what he would do i 5 1 v l 4 - X i Joi-IN F. HALL, B.S, lim M. PRICE, B.S., L1T'r. M. ROBERT E. SMITH, A.B. J. J. XVERTACNIK, .-LB. Sfiencg ilflalhemaiics K , rllallzemalics illatlzemulics Q51 I 17 1 C3014-f ,woe-.F. F. H. Frovn, A.B. MARIAN T. JONES, B.S. WILLIAM F. Rum-1, B.S. GYLA B. STERN, B.S. Itlzmual Training Home ff?Q7Z0YflfCS next. He watched the prer3Q salts, and bases, and was amazed at the results. A board covered with wonderful drawings greeted 'fPerky as he entered Miss Price's room. Balanced on the pencil sharpener t'Perky watch- ed the pupils as they wrote rules on the board, worked problems and checked papers. He also noticed that the teacher's mouth turned up at the corners. He wandered down the hall to an- other room where a serious young man sat figur- ing on a piece of paper. 'tThat must be Mr. Smith, he thought to himself. Intricate designs drawn on the board and in notebooks lying on the desk showed that he was a solid geometry teacher. From the interview, he learned that this teacher assisted with basketball coaching, too. Down the hall, was Mr. Wertacnik, teacher of algebra and plane geometry. With a merry laugh he teased Perky7' with his questions. Equations, square roots, quadrations, binomial theorem were familiar terms to the algebra students. That teacher was known for his will- ingness to help the beginner struggle through that first hard year of mathematics. Down the stair railing to the buzz saws and bang of hammers slid Perky. Tall, dignified Mr. Floyd helped a boy to fit to- gether a bookcase. Another boy struggled over a blue print, while still another selected the lumber for his new project. The counter- part of this department was directed by Miss Jones. 'tPerky especially liked the Horne Eco- nomics room because delicious Srnrelury o GERTRUDE E. PAIIF, A.B. zzh .Sup 'z dl 8 Physical Educaiion Physzcal Educalion food was prepared there. Miss Jones herself was an ardent knitter, and many of the girls made beauti- ful dresses and sweaters under her direction. Perky'l raced down to the gym to see just what went on down there. Mr. Rugh was show- ing the boys some new plays in basketball. In one corner, boys dragged out mats and went through all kinds of contortions. Mr. Rugh wasa basketball enthusiast and coached the AVALON team through a brilliant season. In another lock- er room Miss Stern, the girls athletic director, could be heard calling the girls to class. Down on the floor, Perky,' watched them try practice shots, play volleyball and drill. You don't have to be an expert in a game, just be a good sport, Miss Stern said. Perkyl' joined in the fun-an unnoticed participant. A notice on the library door announced to Perky that the library was open for reference work only. Tiny Miss Hamill of the lovely gray hair sat behind the desk check- ing cards and giving out infor- mation to serious reference seek- ers. 'tPerky noticed how many students asked her opinion of different subjects. Perky's'l last visit was to the ofhce where Miss Paif, secre- tary to Mr. Perley, sorted papers answered letters, took telephone calls. cleared excuses, and kept the records straight. Silent. effi- cient, she capably undertook these duties that seemed so munerous to Perky. The faculty successfully di- Fflll C11 B71 rected the students as they K'Learned to Live. l Book Two BUSY CLASSROOMS, INDUSTRIOUS LABOR- ATORIES, QUIET STUDY HALLS, AND ACTIVE SHOPS PREPARE AVALON YOUTH TO TAKE THEIR PLACES IN THE WORLD AS USEFUL CITIZENS. XV' 1 f f f f V 6 TO LEA soFT hush of voices, rustle of paper, scrape L of shoes, muted laughter-all these glided into a smooth ribbon of recollection as the seniors sat in a study hall, idly turning the pages of books. 'They did not see the words of the English and history pages, however. With bent heads, they saw the events of the last four years pass before them. Toni Tesla, president in both his junior and senior years, saw them as fresh- men--shy, inexperienced, frightened by the rush- ing horde of upper-elassmensto the grave seniors. i221 Donald Feick, vice-presi- dent, sat with his head in his hands and recalled how earn- estly their class had worked in the No-Tardy Campaign. And then, there was Book Vfeek, when Alberta Cotton won first prize. 'tOur class was also basketball champions, he remembered. They were sophomores. William Volbers was chosen to lead the group in its new adventure. Edward Hauser remembered that he had been the secretary. How hard he and John McCullough had worked to make that year shine brightly with promise for the future. An inquiring look from the teacher brought Muriel Volk to herself again. She had been hearing the gusts of laughter, the pop of balloons, the muflied throbbing of a popular dance orchestra. when the Sophomore Party was under way. Colorful streamers had clung to the dancers as they swept by, and the sponsors gayly entered into the festive spirit. A bit of music carried the dancers, through its rhythmfto the end. ' ' ' lVith a start, John Craig realized that they were no longer sophomores. Move-bp Day had given them the much-antieipated title of juniors. Junior meeting at 8:50. They were to choose their motto and flower. Ballots were east. Votes were counted. Returns were announced: Their OUR YE ARS UF LEARNING for the Art of Living The senior officers, Thomas Tesla, Lucille lfalck, Ellen VVilson, and Don- ald lfeick seek Mr. Evans' advice colors were to be green and White, the gardenia was to be the flower symbol of the class. As a motto, they chose Wise to resolvcg patient to perform. The events of this meeting ran through Onie Wilsonls head in rapid succession as she stared idly at her books. ' ' ' Incessant rehearsals for Huckleberry Finn danced before her eyes. ' ' ' Then, Betty Herrington thought, came the memorable f'Winter Carnival. The sound of shuffling feet, rustling formals, and popular tunes rang in the ears of Dorothy Schallack, as she recalled the bright penthouse party that her class had given the seniors-the Junior Prom. Corsages of orchids, roses, garden- ias-the class flower-sweet peas. Oh! It was a lovely prom. Another Move-Up Day, and the juniors at last became seniors, ' ' ' Lucille Falck raised her eyes from her books and looked out the Wind- owg she was remembering the fittings for class rings, and again felt the excitement Waiting for A BLEND OF ---- . - Retrospection Friendship Achievement Ambition s af , . gg. . ragga? 1:4 f'.13i.,..,?,3xkI. fi. . 5 --Q' .- 3 f'i'3.I::1'A'lllfE f 5,5525 V -ME, ,:,431L,4 N' N yffi,5.e,, ,uv ,1r4g:,,':5 -Qvwyxs-,gi .Arg If .! .'., n' 1'-1 thi F- yn, :.vg,.y?'.ygYs' 'Air' f W ., - vw fn' ' his . we . 'ff .:,c,l31.3, ,.,gyJ,'1,?1,, 4, .jv QM I 'i '?f'-3-L . -' -. ' .. -' ,1..i.. GIULllE'l l'A A. l'I,YMI I'0N jonn C. VVl51Lniii. Clzzsx .S'fIlIHSfJ7 Clary Sponwy 23 them to arrive. ' ' Stella Capetan visualized classmates dressed meticulously for senior pic- tures, and the rush to peak into those bulky, White parcels. ' ' ' Unconsciously Betty Goughler laughed aloud as she thought of the Senior Play, Cfrowmg Pains. Will you please buy a subscription or renew an old one? Would you like to help AVALON get a sound-movie projector? George Wanner re- membered that, because Room 13 had made the most sales on the last day, Mr. Weichells room was treated to delicious refreshments. It was the end of spring, and the beginning of summer, the busiest of seasons, the saddest of times. It was the time of commencement-time of beginnings and endings. Every senior's thoughts turned to Class Nightgswift and hu- morous, Baccalaureate-slow and grave, Com- mencementepensive and pompous. As fresh- men they had entered to learn-as seniors they go forth to serve. myriad of brightly colored spots chased each other gaily over the floor as a huge, crystal ball slowly revolved in the center of the ceiling at the Junior Promenade of 1937. The scintillating rhythms of Lyman Malloy gave an added distinction to the lovely penthouse party. The center of attraction Was, quite naturally, the bar Where cool punch and cookies were served by three handsome attendants. The bar was a modernistic half-circle of blue and silver, behind Which hung blue velvet drapes brightened by White lights. The orchestra stand was backed by a lovely blue and White frame made in an organ effect, entirely different from any decoration that had ever been used at AvALoN proms. The ceiling of blue was sprinkled with innumer- able stars, and the revolving ball gave it an ethereal air. At one end of the tloor a cozy pent- house garden beckoned the faculty to its merciful shelter. Comfy chairs, long couches, and large umbrellas gave it an air of home. A skyline of dark buildings could be seen from the garden with a fllmy sky behind. l 24 Junior Promenade Lyman Malloy's sweet melodies create a memorable Prom. In soft dresses and severe coats, the dancers glide across the floor. A friendly chat in the faculty corner. Lester Trimble, Prom chairman, and Dorothy Schallack lead the Grand March. A pause for a refreshing sip of cool punch. The happy dancers pass in review. A moment s rest between dances. The whole Hoor was encircled by a realistic- looking stone Wall, labored over late and long. Trellises graced the stairs at one side of the gym. Vines and flowers twined around them and ran along the ground. At the bottom of the stairs, a distinguished receiving line greeted each couple. Mr. and Mrs. Perley, Nfr. and Mrs. Evans, and the prom chair- man and his charming companion. Lester Trim- ble was chairman of the dance, having complete charge of orchestra, decorations, and refresh- ments. Charles Briigel, chairman of the decora- tion conunittee, was also there, and both boys re- ceived deserving credit for their work. The stately grand-march of all those present, led by Lester Trimble and Dorothy Schallack, united all present into a feeling of fun and good cheer. l.ovely froeks of organdy, lace, net, and chiffon -delectable shades of blue, green, peach, white, pink, and yellownblending of red roses, pink roses, white roses, gardenias, orchids, sweet-peas, and violets-white coats and sleek hair of the fellows-curls and furbelows of the girls-all created a picture of color and movement. We Point Pride to 0 0 o BETTY HERRINGTON: Vice President of Youth and Curtain Club. ' 'D ' Literary editor 1938 AVALON Annual. ' ' ' Terry'l in Senior play. ' ' ' Feds and Fnncies columnist for Trcwalon. ' ' ' Quill and Scroll member. ' ' ' member of Dramatic Club and Girl Reserves. BERT MeCANDLEss: President of Student Council. ' ' - Travalon editor-in-chief. ' ' ' Huck in Huckleberry Finn. ' ' ' Professor Mclntyre in Growing Pains. ' ' ' senior basketball manager. ' ' ' active in Science Club, Hi-Y, and Dramatic Club. ' ' ' Quill and Scroll member. ' ' ' Brilliant scholastic record. LUCILLE FALCK: Personals columnist for Trcwalon. ' ' ' 1938 AVALON Annual circulation manager. ' ' ' Property manager for Huckleberry Finn. ' ' ' Student Council Treasurer. ' ' 'member of Leaders' Club and Girl Reserves. JAMES-RYAN! Head cheer-leader. ' ' - Brian in the senior play, Growing Pains. ' ' ' 1937 Annual staff. - ' ' active in Hi-Y and Dramatic Club. MAXINE TAYLOR: President of Girl Reserves. ' ' ' Senior High assembly accompanist. ' ' ' Marion Mannersu columnist for Travalon. ' ' ' active in Choral and Dramatic Clubs. DONALD FEICK: Business Manager of 1938 AVALON Annual. ' ' ' Vice president of the Senior Class. ' ' ' President of Hi-Y. ' ' ' HOmarl' in Growing Pains. ' ' ' active in Student Council. ' ' ' Business manager for llnrlcle- berry Finn. VINCENT KERN: Basketball letter man. ' ' ' an all-around athlete. ' ' ' president of Triple AH Club. DOROTHY SCHALLACK: Vice president of Girl Reserves. ' ' ' AH ticket Committee. ' ' ' Prominent in girls' sports. ' ' ' Leaders' Club president. ' ' ' Sophie in Senior play. ' ' ' active member of Youth and Curtain and Dramatic Clubs. ' ' ' 1938 Annual business staff. ALBERTA COTTON: 1938 AVALON Annual editor-in-chief. ' ' Mrs. Patterson in Growing Pains. ' ' ' headliner for Trfwalon. ' ' ' ardent supporter of Girl Reserves and Crafts Club. ' ' ' Quill and Scroll member. THoMAs TEsLA: President of class in junior and senior years. ' ' ' Sports Editor for 1938 AVALON Annual. - ' ' basketball letterman. ' ' ' Track enthusiast. l25l M L is 'Cir' -vb 4 adv' i 652 117-1 A,,1J'03J,Q,:,x',5-,: I re:-.5 w 11 I 'L I 7 4 'gc fe new- fiwrr ev 1 A 2 Jil? :Is-. GSYA LMA ARMSTRONG . f .inf , e u.. -f f-ff:f?..,11i Pi.. -new - ,.e,.,.u:t-se 1 I ' ' f -11+ ' 51: 19-'iv fs. ,A '-'iA,s:s.. 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Immaculate clothes marked her as one of the best dressed in the class ' ' ' Stepin Fetchitf' or XVILLIAM JOHN ATVVELL. ad- mitted that studies were his favorite periods. Easy-going Bill turned into a whirl- wind on the tennis court. Aeronautical engineering was his goal ' ' ' BETTY JEAN BIGGERSTAFF was our songbird, and her husky voice was heard from morning to night. BettsI' believed that walking was a fascinating pastime. She possessed enviable curly hair and perfect posture ' ' ' Secretary Supreme was the title awarded to ELIZABETH MAE BLACK. Sports as well as commercial subjects interested her greatly, she was manager of her class basketball team for three years. t'Blackie had lovely, curly, blonde hair, too ' ' ' CHARLEs FREDERICK BRIIGEL supported all dramatic activity in school. K'Tom Sawyer, and George McIntyre in GROW'- ING PAINS were two of his best portrayals. His witty remarks interrupted IIIHIIY 3 class. f'Chuck was extremely tall and aspired to be either a journalist or an actor. ' ' ' STELLA CAPETAN was the ever-dependable helper. Her genial air and flasliing. dark eyes won her a host of friends. Stcl liked sports and coininercinl work and ably took the jobs of junior and senior photo editor for the ANNUAL ' ' ' RoEI:RT FRANCIS CHAIN never said much, and only his best friends knew that he liked farming. Bob thought a lot, but never expressed his thoughts in words ' ' - VIRGINIA ANNA CHAIN was another quiet one, but she could be counted oII to help anyone at any time. She was an active member of Crafts Club. Ginny liked to read and sew and intended to be a secretary ' ' ' Yivacious ISABEL LUELLA CHRISTIAN was a sports addict. Dark aIId lively, she excelled in all school athletics, Hlssyl' was an active member of Girl Reserves and delved into all phases of school lifeg she was secretary of Student Council and an ANNUAL salesinan. I26I 'I i I' fi BETTY JEAN BIGGLRSTAFI CHARLES FREDERICK BRIIC EL 1' f f STELLA CARI-:TAN v I I 1 Lf J' 'X ISABEL BUELLA ,CHRISTIAN ALBERTA WRIGHT COTTON BETTY ELAINE DOBSON MARGARET LUCILLE FALCK :si?'4'77iT-c.'a-ff :a1...,.'.j-A231-ef-imryi ff-Til if 'IK ,f 7JA'!. 1,1 Lf' J -7 Q L ,-fr? ff '47-J' ' - X X A f J 1.1- -QCXQMY fifbftbyf- 4 'Q A HARRY CoNNERs, JR. PAUL COOK CosT, JR. JOHN AUSTIN CRAIG THELMA CAPPER CRONK FLORENCE MIRIAM Donns MARGARET JANE DRYDEN fi, -' ,f.1f:f'f,.f f, . A 'iff-gifyfifg..',,,i-,fi---':1:-rp. . 1 I ' fi-5 .J-f a -f -uv pf M -vp K rl',f5fT'i3,f'A Y?f'jf5, - ef-4.4.4 1 ,-Q.. : VS, 3?F423E.,.. , .. V , U 512,33 -4' -Af. emu.:-S' 'H-3,-at . .- -1-- J.-.Mx rl' .x.f.. J 311: -!-'r-'zfZgg,1,- ,J ' ,- yum'-1.2 gg.. 315, ': we. . '- an .-1 ' 'r . QI 4 .5 vsrizjif ip-f if-'.A 'ri '-A ifiifm' .dear , I :w-vhs Zi' If 5-1'.p'i 1 'V' P 5' 532' . JA. .if , :fy.-niet 5.3'f6.,.-' 4152- -H' wt., , g,- wi. 1 .QQ . f .. , ,?f-f,A:iP?EYf'r ' Ei fqdflfv 'f - ' -.rv f- :-1 ff- ' .- J. -.i SOME CI-IOSE TO DISCLOSE THE HIDDEN SECRETS HARRY CONNERS Was a basketball Whiz as Well as a remarkable quarterback on the football field. Shooting rabbits was one of his favorite pastimes ' ' ' PAUL COOK COST, JR. was the able president of Science Club and vice president of Choral Club. He could be seen racing around in the Ford almost any night of the weeks with Mary ' ' ' ALBERTA WRIGHT COTTON, the editor of thc ANNUAL, was a versatile writer, pianist, singer, and seamstress. Her Work on the ANNUAL and TRAVALON were outstanding. She was a member of the Quill and Scroll Society. COtz was tall, stately, and fair ' ' ' JOHN AUSTIN CRAIG was the president of Dramatic Club and took a prominent part in many plays. JOhnny'7 was a met- iculous dresser and was noted for his loud socks. Playing tennis was his favorite summer sport ' ' ' THELMA CAPPER CRONK was a peppy athlete who Wore un- usually snappy sports clothes. Thel took part in dramatics all through school and Was vice-president of Dramatic Club. Her piano rendition of 'flndian Love Call was known throughout the student body ' ' ' Petite BETTY ELAINE DOBSON was famous for her G. R. posters. Betts', also played the piano and was interested in sports. Lovely dark eyes and tiny stature were one's first impression of her ' ' ' FLORENCE MIRIAM DoDDs was another of our tiny girls. Dimples and roving blue eyes betrayed the mischievous air behind her reservation. Flow played popular music with a style all her own, and accompanied the Choral Club ' ' ' MARGARET JANE DRYDEN was a staunch Girl Reserve and a skating enthusiast. Margie was interested in dramatics and reading, besides ' ' ' MARGARET LUCILLE FALCK was a lively, likeable, loony girl who Wrote the craziest letters and 'tpomesf' Lucy had charge of ANNUAL circulation for two years and was the Senior Class treasurer. She was liked by one and all for her merry air. She could be depended upon in any emergency. l27l l.rfig.f,:Y5'g-., -'?'1v'--'41E.-' ,1, .. 'f- '.i':-1- ., 'if12 N'-I V-. f,v. vgfkffg. V . .,,. V., ,A,, - -f -.Aw If-' 'fffxfk fr'f,f-- ,A ,.f- J-1.1.-1 '- 1- , 1aA.,,f,.,,,l,,--,, .. A, ,.-':,'4Uf- ' Mr-'eff Jfgpwf-A J Ss ., 1',1,Q.lf't5f U - Ar ,f . 371.f',,r 'fb-i1g,5 5' ff 057 Meri:--A. 15193 , I1 ':.-.14 ,911 -, , -y - A -. ,V ' . 'jeff -'JI ' iigfifa 5' 4-,J 01,4-uifigl'-A . 4-'-' :j ff' ,., O AT: s 0 19-Rig - pus. f . , sum pg ,,,.f. -4,,-. V ,- J-1-1- lf. A - 'L-22: ra 9: ,I -.-A I.. figs- 11,9 ' .-I.. fc-uf MM- fbi.-..:' M4 r -.A-anlfl-1ga,,1J'.-1? -fx I-A fran: .-- emufmx J. . Wim,-Ir-S?,r fail 5,5531 H- .?,Ept,w , ,egg ,N,,,jl,,V: iff, gg ' '- K' isffgljp '-'ieifffq Y -1':'IIff,-, F .. .a ,iff gf, 3, ,1 ,,. 5 'VM ffm 'U' ef, A page FAULKNER I fJa 'lefi'J? T2'Tg:'i'ZlQ3oN?ALD HARGER FEICK VIRGINIA HELEN FOX NANCY JANE GIBSON ELIZABETH ELEANOR GOUGHLER SARAH FRANCES GRAHAM GEORGE VVILLIAM GREENAWAY ESTHER MARIE GRIFFITH ROY JAMES HAENEL SCIENCE AND LANGUAGE, OTHERS SOUGI-IT Husky JACK FAULKNER was one of the most versatile athletes in AVALON HIGH SCHOOL. Track, football, and basketball were just a few things in which he partici- pated. Huffl' had shiny, brown eyes and curly, blond hair ' ' ' Psychologist, orator, philosopherethese just begin to tell of DONALD HARGER FEICK,S accomplish- ments. He was president of Hi-Y and an active member of Student Council. Don also took part in nearly all of the class plays, and his work as business manager for the ANNUAL was unsurpassed ' ' ' VIRGINIA HELEN FOX was a stately blond with snow-white teeth. Ginny,s clothes were just as lovely as her large collection of jewelry. She was president of Crafts Club, and an ardent knitter ' ' ' NANCY JANE GIBSON broke through her reserved silence with a giggle every once in a while. Her chief interest in life was 'fGumpl' Moore, and he took most of her time. Her ambition was to be a capable housekeeper ' ' ' ELIZABETH ELICANOR GOUGHLER could accomplish more in one minute than Inost other girls could in an hour. 'tBetts participated in all sports, and her gleeful yells could be heard at any time ' ' ' A vibrant redhead was SARAH FRANCES GRAHAM. Franny'l was a whiz at any subject as her grades showed. She was active in sports and an ANNUAL typist. She could be depended on at anytime ' ' ' GrEORG1'1 WILLIAM GREI-INAXVAY was a basketball enthusiast and liked to read and dance. Mooch also liked the girls-especially if they were little ' ' ' ESTHER MARI1'l GRIFFITH was the sweetheart of the XM gang. She was a pal to all who needed her. Es was frank and open, as her large, brown eyes indicatedg and she was indispensible to the ANNUAL and TRAY.-XLON. ' ' ' JAMEs ROY IJAENEL always seemed to be tagging along after Es Bud was sure to be where she was. He was an ardent candid camera fan, and caught many of his friends and class-mates in amusing and attractive poses. His workion the Prom decorations was greatly appreciated l23l i ,- ....f..,,. . ., , fiif-V ' '-v1':.1:-2 'ri- 1' ',,1 fig -f 'q.-gm. at 1-'5:i4i 'tH '2-if -21:2 I . EDWARD GREGORY HAUSER BETTY JANE HERRINGTON ROSALIND EMILIE HESSE DOROTHY ALICE EIIRSCH LOIS IRENE HOEMANN BETTY JANE HOUGH HARRIETT ALICE HUBERT RALPH MARKWOOD HUNT DOROTHY MATHILDA JAEHNE .A . , M gf- hh.-,,L,:f, .y -1.4-.ur , vi-fp 'W' , :a4,f',',,.-.-'auf' -' ' gfZ'+'3ff-'1ff,',1-f nf ,IQ- il,f,1,fggj1,fi'2,f,,,,lZ'5?' , 5954. ' x'Jr '1 - ,,'f, '7: u ' ff '- 'iilgfzfi 2 flirt ff d'14C!'E9 aria--a:'1-f-' efzgzaa 1 Zi- - -41:1 if gfsfmfif-'5f..-4.1. 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Coal black hair and camellia skin were hers. Rosary was interested in sewing and intended to take up dress designing ' ' ' DOROTHY ALICE l'lIRSCH was vice-president of Commercial Club and also was active in Youth and Curtain Club. Dot liked basketball and planned to become a stenographer ' ' ' f'Lefty was the name to which LOIs IRENE HOFMANN answered. She was typist for the TRAVAL- ON and an active Girl Reserve and Crafts Club member. She was seldom seen with- out chewing gum g she nearly wore a path to the wastebasket ' ' ' Tiny BETTY JANE HOUGH was the president of Youth and Curtain Club. She was known for her sweet manner, beautiful hair, sparkling eyes, and lovely smile, and her interest in Woody.', ' ' ' HARRIETT ALICE HUBERT was a homebody who was very handy with a needle as well as a broom. However, roller skating was one of her favorite pastimes. She was on the business staff ofthe TRAVALON for two years and participat- ed in Crafts Club activities for three years ' ' ' RALPH MARKWOOD HUNT was known as Mark to one and all. He was a fine football player and loved all kinds of sports. Almost any night he could be seen honoring the Dobson homestead with his pres- ence ' ' DOROTHY MATHILDA JAEHNE was an expert on the mouth Organ and also drew comical pictures. Dot was a whiz at all sports and was a typist of renowng her ambition was along this line. She was well-known for her amusing dance steps. l29l .,, A ' 1, ., , .., CH J fa A -g-I-rf: 19.-.sag -',1Vf-,Ig 456, , i,. -- fan-111 4ffr2'2:er.. fa f , Kiwi . 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Doug was interested in football and basketball and was a great help with decorations for the Junior Enter- tainment ' ' ' VINCENT VICTOR IQERN was the diminutive basketball star of the class. Vinnyl' was everywhere at once on the floor. He was elected to the Hall of Fame. His hobby was saving stamps, and strangely enough, he intended to be a carpenter ' ' ' MARGARET KATHRYN IQERR was another roller skating enthusiast. She and Margie Dryden were never far apart. Peg expected to be a nurse. She sported a solitaire, too ' ' ' Stage electrician supreme was JAMES DONALD IQLICKER. Jim worked hard on all the class plays. Almost every day at four o'clock he could be seen experimenting in the chemistry laboratory ' ' ' GEORGE CHARLES liOLL was a hard working football manager for three years. Even out of school he listened to games and also played in them. He was an active member in Student Council. George was a good student of manual training ' ' ' IMELDA ESTELLE IQROME was one of the sweetest girls in the class. She loved to cook and sew, too. Melda was typist for the ANNUAL and TRAVALON during her senior year. Naturally. she aspires to be a competent secretary. ' ' ' Rosy-checked R-OSEMARY JOAN LANAHAN was president of Commercial Club and took part in most of the other activities at school. UROsie's hobby was keeping scrap books and wearing all the new shades of nail polish. ' ' ' ROBERT PHILLIP LENZ was a Don Juan with the ladies. He was mostly interested in radio, however. Bohn intended to take up Diesel engineering. l30l VINCENT VICTOR KERN GEORGE CHARLES IQOLL A RosEMARY JOAN LANAHAN ROBERT PHILLIP LENZ JAMES HAROLD LOWE JAMES BERT MCCANDLESS GEORGINA MOCOMB JOHN ILOBERT MCclULLOUfiIl JOHN ILOBERT MILLAR HELEN MARGARET MILLICR LORRAINE WILMA MILLER ANN JIGNNIQTT MON'FL20hIPlRH' PIARRY MA1t'l'IN MOORE fl f,5 '. . -,., f ',fk11P'-3 Qian'-1 3115511 1 '.- --'Qtr' ,v .. 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' ' ' President of Student Council, basketball manager, and actor was JAMES BERT MCQlANDLlflSS. HIggy participated in all the activities in the school. His academic standing was One of the highest. He was in Quill and Scroll and the Hall of Fame. Bert was also editor of the TRAVALON during his senior year. ' ' ' GEORGINA MOCOMB was a newcomer from Gary, Indiana. Her pep and lively air won her many friends. Jimmy was a talented artist and experienced dancer. She starred as Peggottyl' in DAVID COPPIGRFIELD. Her lovely hair was one of her chief attractions. ' ' ' JOHN R.. MCCULLOUOH was the hand- some hero of the class, and he was known for his heart-breaking ways. Out of school Comet was an expert stage hand and an active member of the MXH Club ' ' ' JOHN ROBERT MILLAR was widely known for his skill in hunting. He belonged to the De Molay and was quite an artist. He also liked to fish and play tennis, He certainly got around with the girls. ' ' ' LORRAINE XNILMA MILLER was a dim- inutive wow when it came to making up people for plays. She was talkative and blushed for almost no reason at all. Lorraine also worked hard as salesman for TRAVALON and the ANNUAL. ' ' ' HELEN MARGARET MILLER loved to dance. She wore her clothes very well and had a smile for everyone. She was very tall and sedate, and knitted scads of lovely sweaters. ' ' ' ANN JENNETT MONTGOMERY spent most of her out-of-school time walking. She also liked to ride and read. She was among several of the class who hailed from Ramtown. ' ' ' HARRY MARTIN MOORE was interested only in Nancy and groceries. He was basketball manager and liked to play the game, but Gump found that girls take a lot of a fellow's time. He was very efficient, and was a great help to the team. l31l y .A . ,' I W , ,- L . 'M -fi3P '- '-58' f 'i. .writ -fb iffefxftsu. 4' Pg? . 3251-af4.73?gi gas, 015,65 M asai 57: if ffqii Y-33A-Rv:Qiwfyge-fL22'EEf?,a5iQ'A. L. ci . sr , ' 4151-, --Q .',,':-.- ,L 3 ' 1.5.-jf s.. , - A2 seam: i ay 9 - ' , - ' af' 6- f2Q17ffY:f5ljf'FffgEi e ,.i,fJiT,ge-, if A MORGAN RANGES PARRY W , CAMD O PROUDFOOT I 'I , ' f7 lj' I' X MW ,fi -f J W ' 7 I . f fVIARY ICHARDS 3 ,IERMALYN MARY Roos fjffi -' be JAMES LOU1s RY'AN DOROTHY EMMA SCHALLACK MARY MARGARET SHARP OTI-IERSg PUBLICATIONS INTERESTED MANY. AND, AT Red-headed PATRICK I un 1 e broke his arm. Pat's courage was unequalled by anyonels. He wanted to be a coach when he graduated, and he made a nice start. - ' ' FRANCES PARRY came to TXVALON from West View. She was a good worker, a good forgetter, and a good actress, as was proven by her work in HUCKLEBERRY FINN. 'fFran'I was well-liked by everyone for her understanding nature. ' ' ' CAMDEN PROUDFOOT was an interested commercial student and a jolly good fellow. He was always a good sport and Hcould take it . Cam'I liked football and baseball th h .. , oug he didn't participate. ' ' ' HELEN MAE IEANDOLPH was a really good basketball l . p ayer. She was an ardent knitter, besides. Helen was TRAVALON typist for one year and intended to make that her profession. ' ' ' MARY JANE RICHARDS was a blond songstress and ANNUAL snap- shooter. Richy'I also played the piano, and took part in all kinds of sports. She took the part of Ruth Watson in HUOKLEBERRY FINN. She was active in Girl Reserves, and was a dependable Student Council member. ' ' ' Another redhead was ERMALYN MARY Roos. Ermy Hwould like to be a teacher. She indulged in knitting, reading, and walking, and was a first-rate helper in the office. She was quiet but lots of fun. ' ' ' JAMEs LoU1s RYAN, or Cricket , was in several class plays. He was a big help in every activity. He was an enthusiastic cheer leader, a loyal Hoy Scout, and he walked over ten miles every Saturday. ' ' ' Roly-poly IDOROTHY EMMA SCHALLACK was the jolliest member of the class. UShay took part in all our sports and several plays. She was elected to the Hall of Fame. She was president of the Leaders' Club and vice-president of Girl Reserves. Her aim was to be a gym teacher. ' ' ' MARX' MAIICIARET SHARP was a lively. little tease as her glowing eyes and ready grin indicated. 'tSharpie was a sport's enthusiast and was vice-president of Leaders' Club. JOE MORGAN was a whiz at football t'l h I3-YI JOsEPH ROBERT STEIN MAXINE ALICE TAYLOR THOMAS NORMAN TEsLA JOSEPH PAUL URBEN '.'f'1-'H ',' 5.'..:1' if -I iIi'.l,'Fqf7 L75 1321. .Q ,iff-2211? 537c'Q'gf?45' snuff- 1, , fa-5. ,J 'W' 'If-Ps -'me-Ph --I. A fr .. , '1!':--My M I T9 Ffa? iii 54 -'!sf:i??f,-if ' V 541 1 F inf. n . ., - ., 5 r . .VI I vi f ,,,q'L.f'42j R' A :Inf . 44'A..fQ.fef--.1rf.-Qfffri , ' - WIIILIAM EDWARD SHARP MARY JANE SMITH JEssIE STREET MARIE CATHERINE TOOMEY LESTER ALBERT 'TRIMBLE ifqwfd Z .,e r L' 'if ,emi ' 2 Gin sn - v:16i'M - ' , M-ffif, wi: . g ,iw-9-ffs.,gsA1'5,'g.f:eem,,, 1 2.3 7571? I 1 F54 1 ma? 513' 5 'sf I 1 4 f , h r ggg wwi-'Y5Lg?asni F TI-I E CLOSE, THEY DISCCJVERED TI-IAT WHILE LIVING WILLIAM EDWARD SHARP aspired to engineering. He also built swanky airplanes. Bill preferred the sciences to all other studies. Rather than talking, he day-dreamed about his hobby. ' ' ' MARY JANE SMITI-I was an actress of the highest ranks. She liked sports and was on the business staff of the TRAVALON for two years. Smittie', was a first class, swell girl. ' ' ' JOsEPH ROBERT STEIN liked to take cars apart and put them back together again. He was interested in football and bowling in the sports line. Joe had a well-developed sense of humor. ' ' ' JEssIE STREET had perfect dimples and curly hair. Jess liked commercial work and wanted to be a saleswoman. She was a welcome addition to our class in the junior year. - ' - MAXINE ALICE TAYLOR had beautiful dark hair and eyes. She took part in numerous activities at school, but preferred taking care of children. Max'l was an accomplished pianist and president of Girl Reserves. She was another member of the Hall of Fame. ' ' - THoMAs TEsLA had the distinction of being president of his class both in his junior and senior years. He was ANNUAL sports editor and played on the basketball team. Tom was courteous, thoughtful, and considerate-a true gentleman. ' ' ' MARIE CATHERINE TOOMEY was a small, elf-like girl. She Wanted to become a dancing teacher, for she had a lot of talent, She was active in Commercial Club. She had a marvelous sense of humor and was a blues singeru. ' ' ' LESTER ALBERT TRIMBLE wrote Spilt Ink for the TRAVALON, was Prom chairman, and Was in the orchestra for six years. Les's'l violin solos were ultra-special. He sang bass in the chorus. Class plays always found him in the cast. ' ' ' JOSEPH URBEN was six feet three inches tall and played basketball. He also was a caddy and played a good game of golf himself. He was active in football, and was quite adept at carpentry. 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A pleasing personality won her many friends. Outside the social whirl, she was a real student. Among her accomplishments were sewing and dancing. Her clothes were always the height of fashion. ' ' ' CHARLES WILLIAM XYALLISER played both the clarinet and the saxaphone. Besides this, he played golf and tennis. Chuckl' liked driving around in his tan car. His rapid fire questions bewildered the teachers, and he was famous for his snappy clothes. ' ' ' GEORGE LEXYIS WVANNER, was a tall, good-looking boy with nice curly hair. He was an advocate of sound in sports clothes. Hank liked swing Inusic and was orchestra chairman for the Prom. He represented his home room in Student Council. He also took part in all kinds of sports outside of school. ' ' ' ROBERT WILLIAM XVANNER was Hank's little brother. Bob's chief interest seemed to be medicine. He also participa- ted in sports, including football. He hailed from Florida, which accounted for his easy-going manner. ' ' ' IEOBERT EVANS VVAY favored sports and driving. He sang a very passable tenor and played football. Major , liked to read, and liked Blackie, too. ' ' ' ELLEN ELIZABETH VVILSON was a fair-haired lass of consider- able pep and the possessor of an infectious giggle. 'tOnie,' was very good in com- mercial work and would like to become a teacher. She liked to read and sew and have dates with Tom. ' ' ' MILDRIGD LUELLA XVIRTH wanted to be a stenographer. Lum didn't say very much, but worked hard. Knitting, sewing, and reading were her favorite hobbies. The class of 1938 received their diplomas on the tenth anni- versary of the tirst class to be graduated from the new building. In severe academic robes and square mortarboards, the class entered the auditorium as seniors, with diplomas held close to them, they left as alumni. l34l '37 D CHARLES VVILLIAM W'ALLIsER L if GEORGE LoUIs WARNER, JR ELLEN ELIZABETH W ILSON Through the Window - ' ' - ' - lnto the Future rr Jfffffiig A I 5 'H NH I-'I' Ps .rf Ks. 4 F --' .C : ge!-1' - 4, , . 'C4! :-u'74.LV '. 1 'j'ff'., V i - J, -,Z ry. H ygw .,Y,,,-,wg ,V V . l f, 5 , W' PPE, ,w i.. -.--,.z 1 f li'-1 4 I .pgs-1 ,f H' 1 , v ' Ifrff L l:r-f Uif'lS . 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Peering more closely, We see ahead into the future and behold the door that stands as our protector against the toil and turmoil of the outside world. Soon it will be thrown open and we shall be obliged to pass through. Our approach is cautious, dubious. The broad illimitable expanse which will confront our bewildered eyes is justly terrifying. At first, our footsteps will falter as We gradually drift apart and wander aimlessly about seeking a harbor of refuge. The whole confusing World will seem to jeer and mock us, then, at other times it will be entirely ignorant of our every effort. Heedless of this, we shall enter with determination into the work or profession that beckons us. Some will answer the call of the ministry, others will serve humanity in the fields of teaching, medicine, or law, still others will enter various commercial fields. With each of us it will be the same slow. painstaking climb to success. Despite innumer- able obstacles and responsibilities-the duties of citizenship, the building of a home, the establishing of a career-our footsteps will gradually become more steady, then fixed, and we shall see ourselves, as mature men and women, firm and secure. We continue across the landing and down the stairs, deep in our hearts we offer sincere thanks to thosee-our parents, teachers, friends'-who worked so unselfishly in helping us to Learn to Live. l35l CLASS NIGI-IT Avalon Swing School ACT I. June 7, I938 SCENE I-Class Meeting. The Seniors receive notice that all teachers, including Mr. Perley and Mr. Evans, must attend a conference for a week. The Seniors are placed in charge Of the school. SCENE HfFaculty Meeting. Student teachers plan their classes. ACT H THE NEW SET-UP. SCENE I-Professor Tesla's Office. SCENE II-Scenes in class rooms. ACT HI GRAND FINALE. SCENE I-Mr. Perley returns and, approving the regime, presents the Seniors with activity awards. COMMITTEES General Chairman. . . . . . .... CLASS PREs1DENT, THOMAs TEsLA Program Chairnzlan. . . . ...................... LUCILLE F.-XLCK Co-Chairmen ...... .... . ALBERTA COTTON, BETTY HERRINGTON Siory and Lyrics ..., .....,. F RANCES PERRY, ROY HAENAL, DOROTHY JAEHNE, FRANCES GRA- HAM, THELMA CRONK, TXIARY SHARP, DONALD FETCH, CHARLES BRHGEL, EsTHER GRIFFITH. Ijmzees .... ...,............. B TARIE TOOMEY lllusic. .,.. .....,........ 14 ELORENCE DODDS Stage Sets. . . Clostzmzvs ........ Ffmilfy Sponsor, . . 36 . . . .JOHN TXICCULLOUGH, PHYLLIS ARMSTRONG, JAMES IQLICKER, ED- XVARD HAUsER. . . . .TNIURIEL YOLK, H.iRRIET HUBERT . . . . . .Miss FLORENCE M. H,kBIILL COMMENCEMENT Program OVERTURE-K'LaI'gO'7 . A . Hjjamjgg TNVOCATION. .. ..THE TTEVEREND J. NORMAN HUN'1'ER HOLAF TRYGVASONH. , ,....... . . .Edward Grieg CHORUS SALUTATORY4''Careers for Womenn. . . . .ALBERTA TVRIGHT COTTON ORATION- ChOOSingg a. Career . . . . .JOHN AUSTIN CRAIG HFFIIE TQERRY ITANCEH. . ........ . . .Molloy CHORUS ORATION- AIIIOI'icRn 14'OlklOI'O . ..Tlwlma Cuppcr Crank VALEDICTORY-'fThO MzIthOII1:IticS Of Life ..... JAMES BERT Mc:C'ANm,ESS HPRELUDEH. . . . .Jrlrnrjfvlfll ANNOUNCEMENTS. . . . . .MR. S. TODD PERLEY, SIl1Ilf1'l.IlfI.'llfif'llT PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS ........................ MR. A. B. GOLDEN PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF HTDUCATION HTHE SONG OF FAREVVELLH from the Cantata 'fCa1'avzIn . . . .Kozmfz CHORUS HAVALON HICIH SCHOOL FOREVERMOREH. . .School Song llxi ' 77 POSTLUDEYIKDANCE OF THE TUMBLERSH from the bnow Mmdcn ........ Rilzzsky Korsalfov T371 -4 if ,fly--'wr' , y 1 - . ffu,f'2-r'I-e ,nf ' 45,1 '-' it f Pivs ,Lg 5,1 P' la I-ff?-iW?,T:- '::-Jlf, 474 3? 5,43 gf 1' .U-,,.,5 'ffl 444,52 ,t1',,sQ.ff,1' If md, .f , .. ,., - ':,:,'--JM.-, . :, .F ,,:,:p,g, ' . 5S?2'v1,g?:veh V4 - - 1 . ff f'se3,:'f', ff'-1 ,g.s:15:.'4n'., -.1 w 22,3 ,'-Aga 3-.3 1 V efjp,--g:,:ag,1,3.,.,,gg 3. .af .ffial 11,5 A - .r--uw f- .2 ' fi z.f2gFJ.f:'fl1f'1!1l-afggaiusaai-'i-GMS' L I u 21544 F' v 'ff - fp:-'fs .1-f -1-M1- rl 'K' XQVJU . ' 5 ref G' Q5 31 E1 lr C' 535 I5 Vg 53? ff-1.3: 5 1 ' I ,Nl ' ll he f-L hsfff- wr .-V-1 ' -an - X -. .f- y-a ..4 - , ,,. LAI... ,- l , sf-' Q-1'.-:li v.: , Ls , F ' 'WT- '1' ylrffpllf , , JZ? ' 57.1 A ' ' ' gsfJfi,i5gi'j?ff1cD-9--Lfjl -,fYffxf.f' -w5f5,,f,g 3' mf ln the Art of Leadership KATI-:RVN V. BRENNEMAN Class Sponsor STELLA L. CARDEN Class Sponsor GERTRUDE S. Ti-iomirsox Class Sponsor A large photo album lay on a table in the library. Spring breezes ruffled the hair of the students studying there, and gently rustled the pages of the book. It looked like just an ordinary album, but as the pages turned over, they became more interesting. The first page showed a group of noisy, gangling, big-eyed children, grouped on the auditorium steps of AVALON High School. Girls with fly-away locks and hair-ribbons, boys with knee breeches and soft-collared shirts. Below this picture was written Seventh Grade-l934. Another flip of the page and Eighth Grade was the title that met the eye. Longer dresses, smoother hair, and a more settled look told the story of this group. Across the page was a snapshot of Martha Jean Stark, Georgette Niggel, and Dolores Liebold, Book Week winners. A group of small snapshots was the next center of attraction. George Hughes, George Betcher, and Billy Lee were the presidents of their home room groups. The winners of the Book VVeek Contest were all freshmen, too. Donald Palm, resplendent in an AVALON football uniform smiled from a corner of the page. He was guard on the varsity. Toward the center of the album, three or four pages were labeled with the words Our Sophomore Yearfl Under the title of president was pasted the picture of William Oakley. Next to him, Jack Brice, the vice- president, smiled, the pictures of Ellen Dripps and John Morgan carried the captions, secretary and treasurer. A soft rustle, a turn of the page, and Dutch girls and boys, spring flowers, dancing couples and a refreshment stand appeared. The Sopho- more partyl lt had been a grand affair. No palm of glory without the dust of victory was written in flowing letters on the following page. Two pieces of ribbon, pink and silver, were tucked into a fold of the pages, and caught the light of the sun as it shone through the window. They were small bits of the satin streainers that were to be attached to the ladder which bore the colors of each graduating class. Some juniors who were seated at the same table in the study hall began to talk over old times. 'tOur Junior Entertaininent was the best ever, said one girl to Jane Menold, who had been decoration chairman. l33l life were the first class ever to have an all-girl orchestra, a boy added. Your decoration scheme was fine, Jane. Remem- ber? 77 Of course they remem- bered the theme 5 and it was aptly called the Rhythm Rendezvousf' Sheet music was hung from the balcony, themes of popular songs decorated the banking boards. And indirect light- ing produced a soft, dif- fused glow in the gym. The refreshments were extra good, too, they remember- ed. We mustnlt forget the play we had, called The Gorilla which was given be- fore the dance, suggested Mary Jane Fisher. f'l'll never forget Joe Arthur the colored boy 'Sambof And, of course, there was a dance by Olive Stumpff' Back to the old album they went, and another pic- ture set them buzzing a- gain. 'fl know what that's from,'l Elliot Young, presi- dent of the class, said. That's our junior play Life Begins at Sixteen. You remember, donlt you? 77 A picture of the basket- ball team set them talking so much that Miss Hamill had to come back and quiet them. Look how many juniors were on the varsity, exclaimed Bob Cashion. The names of Lawrence Vita, George Hughes, Elliot Young, Ralph Taggart, and William Frazier had recently been written below the picture. Just then, Bill Frazier, vice-president, jumped to his feet. t'Oh!l forgot to have a notice typed. 'fWhat about? asked Florence Bogadek? f'There's a meeting of the committee for the prom tonight. We've got to get to workf' was Ifirsl row, lvjl Io riighl: B. Vlfanisley, E. Dripps, C. Niguel, J. Slasor, C. liarnes, F. Boga cl Beal, M. Manzella, E. llunter, li. llorner. Serena! row: L. Hell, E, VVoleolt, R. Forrester, R. Roos, A. LIl.lllIJl'lllii'lil, li. lirah, M 4 M. Gelzheiser, A. Mura, R, Monuiomery, R. Milburne. T!1fwl1'o'w.' L. Michel, F. Penlielcl, J. Porter, M. Stark, ul. lN'Ienohl, M. Kelley, L. Ringcr Fisher, F. Dotten, M. Mclinight, D. Frey, M. Brown, M. Auth. l ozcr1l1 row: W. Hampe, L. Luekzm, D. lfollninn, D. liiirlanrl, P. llelniout, G. llughes, R. Mal' son, J. Arthurs, C. Johnston, Cl. Hallam, H. Englaincl, VV. Oakley. Top row: R. Taggart, F.. Young, T. Bowery. Fivsl vow, lrfl lo right: V. Berger, F. Sirianni, D. Harper, U. Roche, T. Serrune, L. Storld in Harman, G. Adams, B. Cline, L. Cooper. Second row: N. Meilalla, A. Meliee, J. Consentino, A. l-lirseh, IE. liernauer, XV. Lee, E. M li n G. Betcher, R. Blair, A. Heyl, D. Leibold, J. Fair. Third row: E. Mziukonen, R. Eck, R. Fashion, D. Hoxvze, A. Gerber, Ii. linauff, V. Ninho Knauff, P. Cass, D. Palm, G. Murphy, R. Allen. Fozwlh row: J. Ritchie, R. Sullivan, if. WVR-land, XV. Combs, J. lvlorgzin, L. Vita, R. Hami R. Sullivan, J. Slasor, H. Owens, M. lvlnnger, Cf. Klein. Top row: A. Geiser, M. Frazier, P. Heyl, B. Hubert, G. Robertson. his answer as he dashed out the door. 'fMove-up day is tomorrow, isn't it? asked Robert Forrester, treasurer, of Esther Hunter. The shrill ring of the bell, a clatter of chairs and the room was empty. Alone in the center of a bare table, lay the book. So important for a moment, but forgotten now. On the front cover a laurel wreath-laurel for triumph, their class flower-eshone in the dusk as evening fell over AVALON High School. l39l S .Wa N 735 at .1 'f ' ,751 1 'Q 4'-:wi'1i', r f 1 F I , -f -W -fm-f7,1p 5 .A-4-,QQ-'.' glam .. K .. Q. 4 , , -' L.:-U-1.5 .f-fig, V' J-r2.l'1.:- ' .- fggf.-tc rrzgo gl- ':515S.,grg,Ei,2,i'rv52.?xNY I, I ,J ,. iff, N 4 gg - '-',v-f.1- . is W 1:-fp,-. wx' . 1.2 '--,nj , . ff ,FM 44,f.ftf- ..s.2-may ' '. T411-fc.. '.-ff '- .55-?f-ffv-.- fe' 1 r'5 i:- rZ : 31 Lili?-f 13,5 5 g',1pw.4,2-'n' 4142. nz rn, A ,E C44-4-1!'f . A-'x-1' -I -. 1 '-wr .- -A .. is U YA' . -,vu . J 'ff 11.-fl f '53 'Qi' '-'-i- --V! 5- L-gi :Ig -'pw im ,J- JJ 'Z Q -1 -f,f5'i- H iii'.'5'-'..'1': '3' QW' ff: V '3 '5' .-if 5. L- ?- -ju? rf gig- , :Q g.:' -rg' -A? .-- .5 1-5, 7. 1, ,rr Q' -- U 9 kv , A - hm A 'P N ' a I U G O ch X N A if -total! 2.0 c levement fbbkhiiie aff o o 0 0 o R. lonely Hgure stood on the threshold of a crowded classroom, books clutched in hand, eyes glowing expectant- ly, and peering through the window of the class- room door. At his en- trance a group of rollick- ing, lively students swarmed upon him in an almost impenetrable mass. Charles Liddell, capable sophomore presi- dent, pulled him to one side, introduced himself, and began to tell the be- wildered visitor some good news. Three of his classmates had been cho- sen to play for the bas- ketball varsity! James Hope, William Tuete- berg and Norbert Kroen -sophomores who would wear the blue and gold. On the prelimin- ary team, Charles Gass- ner, Richard Fuerst, Jo- seph Burns, Deane Hope and Clemmer Andrews carried on eommendably for their versatile class- F1'7'3lVOTL',I6fIlO righlx C. Nash, L. Nelson, P. Reilly, J. Keller M. Sullivan. Second row: J. Streeter, L. Leonard, R. Thunnel, XY. Hender- son, R. Sprague, G. Braun. Third row: E. Hackbarth, VV. Bevington, E. Monahan, J Burns, D. Hope, C. Gassner, W. Stewart. Fourth row: J. Baldridge, J. Hope. XV. Teuteberg, J. Herring- ton, C. Andrews, C. Brooks, T. Lockhart. First row, lqfl Io righl: M. Griffin, C. Lang, M. Saladine, E Metz, J. Bowdle. .Serond row: J. Lander, J. Killen, S. Monde, H. Seimert, J S l 1 M. Weir. aztr, Third row: VV. McMullen, E. Logan, R. Eslienbaugh, F Gelzheiser, L. Combs, V. Newill, A. Eckert. Ifourlh raw: J. Wachter, XV. Moreland, VV. Evans, C. Capetan mates. In football, James Hope and Robert Eck made names for themselves. Even in their freshman year two boys played on the preliminary team. The girls were athletic, too. Capy Gassner, vice-president of his class, told the new arrival of the variety of the studies they had been required to take part in during the year. Short stories and essays took up most of R. Schatzman, D. Cotton, J. Broeke. their English periods. However, they learned all the parts of a diction- ary and how to use one. In history, Europe in Our Times was studied zealously by all. Trans- lating Caesar and Latin prose kept some on their toes, but Miss Swift helped them along by her inimitable way of explaining things. Secretary Virginia Payne explained the new system w ' h 'as in- ftaylecl class flies. V ssess- 'ereused 'instead 3 enxii-a collect- ions. This Sophomore class had been one of the most progressive yet. Their assembly pro- gram in January was one of the best, a fashion show with boys as mod- els and Lenore Nelson as Madame Esquire won the approval of all. The mannequins modeled everything from a bath- ing suit, worn by Sammy Monda, to a de-lovely evening gown which made Jim Hope a real beauty. A human entertaimnent, too. Xylophone provided unusual They also gave a skit de- picting the life of a professional photographer. May Owens, treasurer, told the visitor of the memorable Sophomore Party. It was a red- lctter day in their young lives. Smooth-Howing yi rhythm, delectable colors, spring breezes, tinkling of ice in punch bowls--and the dance progressed. Their first big social event! Mayls eyes glowed she went on. It had been agreed that class members were not to come in couples. Large groups of boys and girls found their way to the gym that night. lt wasnlt long before they found partners and couples swayed to and fro in time to Bei Mir Bist Du Schonf' and many other favorite dance melodies. A lull, dimmed lights, lingering goodbyes, and the dance was over. May sighed and said, Well, I guess that gives you a pretty good idea of what our party was like. Believe me, we all had a marvelous time. The visitor was taken to rooms 16, 17, and 25 where he met Miss Hamill, Mr. Mawhinney, and Mr. Smith, the able sponsors of this fastmoving class. Room presidents .loc He1'rington, Wfilliam Teute- berg and Donald Cotton were pulled into the rapidly gathering group. The end of the first semester had seen the sophomores at the half- way mark. Club meet- ings, play rehearsals, and athletics were not the only things that in- terested the sophomores. Some members of the class spent their leisure time writing Travalon articles, counting head- lines, and reading proof. They found their talents J. B. NIAXVHINNEY Class Sponsor l41l l were demanded in every school activity. But the stranger became more amazed. As freshmen four girls won Book Week prizes. Evelyn Metz, Gladys Nichols, Margaret Kerr, and Nancy Feick shared the Firs! row, left to riglzl: J. Capetan, R. Hackbarth, V. Payne, I.. Nash. C. Brink, E. Stitt, R. Dietels, L. Haring, J. Schmidt, D. XValliser. Sfmud row: .-X. Agnew, M. Brocke, M, Roche, M. Owens, R. Roehrig, I. Stokes, I-. Zeeher, I. Murphy, M. Zim. G. Seitz, D. Lanahan. Third row: R. Rhine, F. Aland, E. Campbell, J. Armstrong, R, Metz, B. McPherson, M. Crawford, L. Gel O. Stnmpf, H. Haenel, P. Erdner, Toomey. F 'C'-1 F17 Fourlh row: J. Stokes, J. Crick, Birch, N. Feiek, A. Smith, M. Kerr, , Thompson, J. Theis, G. Nichols, . Oakley, J. Macliay, E. Critchfield, . Burt, R. Fuerst. ' .f. ra.,...a P134 A ' Q . fiif -wig , 11. 'za . ' -f f ,,.n,,,gf ' Q Ag K K .4 . ., I 6 if f .K .,., ,11 J 1, 2 o g M . 4f-a-apeoqifir. ' 1612531552: ff 'E' 16511 H. ,. was if we ...,,. f .... , ,Q mg . -A W Q Mfg . ,, y Q 4 fr M5 W . Q77 Fi.oR1zNcE M. HAMILI. Class Sponsor honors. They set quite a precedent for future classes by nothaving one person tardy for a long time. Several members of the class played in the orchestra. When it came time forthe timid Fresh- man Class to entertain in assembly, they came through with two plays, Great C116-SKU' and Ghost in thc I30ar1h'n.g Srlmol. The great climax, the visitor was told, would be Move-Up Day when the silly sophomores would become jolly juniors, Mft will be abit more digni- fied and even more thrilling than this yearf' Chibby meditated aloud. The newcomer had heard quite enough. He could hardly believe his ears. Such a class, what fun they must have had! But in addition to the good times, they had layed the founda- tion for a brilliant high school career. They had started to learn how to live. ROBERT E. SMITH Class Sponsor l .. e.ri f , f I, af- - r tt, ,,-.ggej I .u ' T' ,:f. ,d.- ,. ., ff f lf., ' ' ' Y1f'f'f SJ? ' ' - -.vxkgfzfi-I 74'f'rf f if - v'-..- ,.u -r . ' - - ,- --. A g 7.1,- .. . 2,.,b.f1 - -WF, +-r.a-'-- ,fm Y wa. VWI4- -- nfs 1 . H- '. . , ,rf , ,g,,-p- ...Hn ..'-5, Q.,-1. za, ,fa-. giumh, , . ,-mf. is :Weir -A.,-4. f aye . .f..,,s-. . 1 ,vo 1 JU!! yz,--. , P 11- SU . 1 4 p- .,1Y:3.-f1:y,,-'54 ' W JCM V., 1 f j fi 4' , iw, ,f?ig?Rg'f'Ef'Z1f1.3-ggfj 2ji2J3:I??:.5a x. '3'f,,f,g,'-:Q KVA., .v ' - :, 1.,Ag4fv ,V ,j.,,,-1,:Vrjf3,T,' r, - sl - 1: Frffggy . here, oh where, are the verdant freshmen? -where, oh where, are the-but, then, one doesn't find it difficult to recognize one of the poor, insulted under-classmen making his way cautiously through the halls of AVALON High, conscious of every snicker and laugh, until he suddenly awakens to find himself in not such a bad position after all. In AVALON freshies are still classed as Junior High Students. Notwith- standing this, however, the Hgreeniesl' must pass through the regular initiation presented to all freshmen, t they've gone back to their toys and rattlesnj which of course they dislike. But that is life, and so the freshies must take it as their predecessors did. 'fVVell, I don't see why we should feel so inferior, said Phil Hampe, an enthusiastic fresh- man. After all, when you come to think of it, all the sophs, juniors, and even those snippy seniors were freshies once, too. f'That's right, Phil,H answered Bob Smith. I wager none of them have any more eventful class history than we have had. Remember when we were seventh graders how afraid we were of our surroundings, and all our teachers, and those ear-splitting bells? I believe every little sound gave me the jitters. Well do I remember how the others used to look at me and say, 'Oh, hels just a little seventh grader., That surely made me furious. But then with Harry Young, Rodney Beal, and June McGary as presidents, we soon found our way into every- thing. 'fHelen Wfasserman edited a little paper called Us Kids which was sold for a few cents a copy. Of course, the subscribers were her classmates. Not bad, was it, Phil? I should say not, the latter replied. 'tAnd then, in eighth grade, beside Janey Kerr and Bob Sterling, who wrote for the school paper, we also had Bill Jenkins on the football squad and Alexander Hooker in the orchestra. We worked pretty hard that year, too. I liked Emngelme and A M zfdsmmncr N ighzils Drcfzmg but do you 42 remember how we had to struggle through Shakespeare? I never could understand it very well . Neither could If spoke Bob, half heartedly, Hbut then Herbie Boder, Chuck Packer, and my- self as home room presidents did our best to make the year as successful as possiblef' f'Since you are so interested in our past, Darl Laib said, I think I'll speak a little for our presentf' Go ahead, added Phyllis Tansey, as Darl began. Our first duty was to elect class presidents, and we chose Bob Sterling, Theresa Nash, and Bob Smith to lead us, and they did a nice job. June McGary edited the Travalonetfe with the help of Theresa Nash, Audrey Leibold and Howard Barnes, and turned out a very ine piece of work. Q Our assembly programs were very clever, too, especially the play, The Gorilla, which several of our boys, headed by Richard Krah, gave during the early part of January. Didn't you get a funny feeling when Dick started scamp- ering around the auditorium? continued Darl. When the call came for athletic recruits, a lot of us were right on our toes, spoke up June, for Joe Kelly proved himself to be quite the star of the reserve basketball team. We did our part in the No-Tardy Campaigns too, establishing quite a record in our attendance, and we also enjoyed several parties throughout the yearf' said Phyllis. 'KI still thinlk we have too much homework, answered Bob, 'fbut then there is 'no victory without labor,' so I guess we'll just have to put up with it, at least until we are upperelassmen. I should say not,'l responded Phyllis. I don't mind algebra and Shakespeare so much, but when it comes to figuring out how many years it would take the North Star to fall, then I just close my books and think about the stars, I guess. 'fOh, Itls not so had as all that, Phyllis, answered Sara Rawlins. 'fYou just have to put your mind to it, that's allfl 'fl have to shovo offfl Suddenly spoke Phil as he glanced at his watchf' for itfs ali? t five J olclookfl U XI . WZ2iu.UiE.PBEa? USO do LH said Darl. ti l J ll J. f 'LWait, and l'll Walk up Wit J o Sf, aQ?4'f'f' J ' od Bob. USO long, ovoryhocmqjkvo onbybgwv. ' . The Junior High Struggl . cfoui' i'Sly a ng X ll tho Stony path, Learning the Art J living. J f t.. X lvl xii Ng Q5 fri 1-2 Q K Q .. lux A 5 il it l ll . x X i ' x 1 . i v l,,qfYM t ' 1. i i A Q5 Q1 Lyjvt 'fi - ' U PI Y. 6 M . Firvl row, Ief! lo Vlrgilff T. Jenkins, NVillcy, E. Vlfittgartnvr, A, Mcrkvl, E. Klcbc, L. Burns, M. Smith, J. Fry, T. Nash, L. Gcrbvr. Second row: J. Birch, E. Divtels, P4 Pcclun, H, Barnvs, E, Cronin, S. Con- W3 ncrs, R. Christian, M. Luckan, I V A' Chcttam, J. Fryrnan, H. Bocler, R Krah. , lx mini mm- R. imsim, W. Glitch, R. i X , fi, 'XX ii 'N , x wk.,x' Bc-al, D. Laib, B. VVagner, 0. Combs, A. Hanna, J. Kerr, L. Maul-xc-rt, H. ' Robc-rtson, J. McGary, C. Urban, L. Fitzpatrick, R. Strrrling. Fozzrzh row: M. Smith, H. lvlclvlaliovk ,X NX XV. Graham, E. Chain, R. Phillips, E. XX XY Ensmingn-r, E. Tala-, J. WVorknian, J. 'YA Johnson, J. Conilit, R. Kiininvl, P. I-lamoc-, R. Smith, M. Coiway, V, N C-liristiainfw yr W lx i l ,ifviJi XIX 1' ' ofhfhk fl A 5 Fifzsl row, Iliff lo riylil: M. Johnsfm .X J. Shook, N. Pows-rs, M. llolilinian, J. X l W'arrincr, J. Nash, V. XVolc'oll, l'.' ' Tansy, S. fowl, .X. LL-ibolcl. K: .S'r'1'o111l 1'ow,' lf. l?arIni'i'in', R. lflvtls, N. liruh, H. Ric-vln-l, R. Stunipl, ID. Johns- ton, I. llaslvll, A. Vol-lkvr, ll. Zvnflv, S. Rawlins, P. Sullivan, J. Powvrs, Rm Has-nc-l, T. Swiss. X Q, 'l'h1'r1l row: J. Turnbull, J. Ilvuuaii, J. Eiln-bk, M. ProuclI'onl, C. llvnnolt, X H. Houston, M. Young, M. .Xlll4'!'lS, A. ' Vakaro, lvl. lvlvlit-Iva-y, J. Johnston, X' V M. Zn-mln, R. Rc-4-insnyclvr, R. Srln-ll, J Ifonrlh row: lf. Bs-rnaur-r, Cl l'ack1-r. ls R. Downing, If. Mvflown, ll lluhvrl, X G. Hurray, CI Ole-sh, D. NVQ-ir, IC. 'Q' Johnston, XV. lic-ssl-r, E, Gruhhs, IE. X Taylor, XV. Jn-nkins, ll. Young, J. Kolly. J Iifvqxxs L fn V ,'V,Lrfl'!M ',i, li Ji I 2. E , l 1 i U 4 VA Hooviau V Clasx Sjzonsor T X .X A , A X . , 5. , 3 5? T3 J. J. XVEIQTACNIK N . X Qs Cluxs Sponxor X Y vxii g X X li 5 Q - N. i Q J Q L 43 J J Q X x li x . it .4 ' fs . K Y J .ffffff M '- 1 af? E' L'-9 iii . .pi .:4fg.f,ig-fair' 'Qi2Y?7Qfffjfi , lf 5 7 . - f ' . T I Q. .gig dm,V.f.C glggiffiii., x. ' .frjaiirfff Qian ' c . VF: 'jr fwf- ef fir ' - wb 14 A .f ,,a-2.e41, - . .q.3n .-,wiw-f A par. 4 , r.- in ,J 1- -. nl-qpg.-f'1 - , i 'ia .slnglunie 1.-E-'51v.4cz.G2:ei 95.-rig:-.,,f.i::-,f'f g,n, wb 3156.11-Hr fef ,ga 5943 m- ww f Af -1--. ur . . af..-W.. -. -- ' -i 1' .- 3 ..,. .- --, A.-A , -A .A 4..4. -.u an f I5 347: !i1f:,-lf gifs.-',. ray. L 69 gift 1 t 3' ,. i-i t 1N'1x -I-4af25i 5 ,igff f 7 N ' We ' fp 3' -' ' If WJ' fs' 1 55 7 A ii i the Art of Learning Peeping Through the Window When: Just following the close of school. Where: By the lockers on the second floor of AVALON High School. Who: A group of excited seventh and eighth grade youngsters. f HAT do you mean by saying that we seventh graders haven't done anything this past year? we heard Byron Roland cry. You don't need to think you're so smart just because you're eighth graders now. Wait ,til we start doing things, we'll show you how it's done. How about spilling a few of your great doings so we can hear for ourselves. Then we can figure out just how much we must do to show up your class. Okey dolce, spoke up Donny Cost, one of the eighth grade's smallest representatives. Last year, even though everything was kind of new to us, we stepped right in with a bang and chose Billy Brown, Elsie Cashion, and Ralph Nurnberger as our leaders, and good ones they were, too. And, boy, did we show them up when Ruthie Hooker, Albert Wolfe, and Doris Mae Huck Walked away with the Book VVeek awards! I think they deserved them, too, don't you? in- quired Donny of the little girl standing near him. I should say, she replied, and remember we also put on a play in assembly entitled No Girls Adrrizitterl. And then to top it off, We were allowed a whole Friday afternoon from school, because we hadn't been tardy for three months. I'd like to see you seventh graders match that! 'kNoW since our first year has been fairly well l44l covered, we mustntt get too big headed and allow our earlier doings to beat those of this year. Norma Owens and Ruthie Hooker reported for the Travalonetle and helped to make it the tops, while Tom Brown, Ralph Nurnberger, and Bill Brown led the three classes through a very event- ful year, glorying in the fact that they were boss. All three of the divisions held Hallowe'en parties, and did we have fun! I did, didn't you, Tommy? Yes, and do you remember when somebody stole almost all the cider? Were we furious! And then donlt forget how- 'fOh, I almost forgot we are talking about our class history. Although I think it's lots more fun mentioning some of the scrapes we've gotten into since we entered Junior High. Well, three of our big boosters, Ralph Nurn- berger, Doris Huck, and Roberta Clark held respectively the offices of vice-president, secre- tary, and treasurer of Student Council, while Madeline Disher was elected to the lead Drama- tic Club. Eighth Grade Sponsors MRs. ELSIE N. GILLING MR. JOHN F. HALL Miss HELEN G. TVHIELDON Home Room Presidents DORIS HUCK RALPH NURNBERGER LEo TYLER Seventh Grade Sponsors Miss MARION T. JoNEs Miss IDA M. PRICE MRs. PEARL W. ROEDELL Home Room PI'C8I'IfC'IIl'N IRIENE LIDDELL IVIARY ANN M1LL11:R JAiuEs INTACPHERSON But then those awful English constructions, and the quotation marks were too much bother, and the math! Gosh, I couldn't work half of the problems. And when it came to geography note- books and remembering history dates, I was sunk. I hope itls not so hard next year. Donlt be too soft, Byron, began Irene Lid- dell, for we haven't done so badly ourselves. Our class elected you, Jimmy McPherson, and myself as class 'preXies', and Joan Young, Jimmy, and you made the honor roll many times, and Joan and I used our noses for news on the Trcwalonette. Our assembly programs were fine, too, said Irene as she received a somewhat eold sideways glance from a snooty eighth grader. But then do you remember, how frightened we were to get up on that stage before all those people? I can still feel the chills running up and down my spine this very moment. It didn't seem to bother Byron Roland though, for he played the piano just grand in the orchestra, and others of our classmates added their share to the talent programs. We also made quite a record in the No-Tardy Campaign by not being tardy for many weeks. The pupils in Mrs. Roedell's room helped paint the windows for Christmas, they looked fine from the outside, and they brightened things up in doors. In fact, I think if we keep up the good work next year and in the years to follow, we shall become a very successful class by graduation timefl Everyone went ahead gathering his things from his lockers in an effort to leave the building before Mr. Evans became curious over the excite- ment, or Bello turned off the lights and left them alone in the dark. Move-up Day had advanced both groups one more rung on the educational ladder, and they were eager for vacation and the beginning of a new school year. Firxl row, lefl Zn righl: J. Newlin, M. Davies, L. Hunter, R. Hooker, H. Wasserman, R. 1 Gillam, E. Gerring, D. Gerring, D. t'ritelii'ield, T. Cline, J. Pratt, Second row: E, Cashion, D. Cost, R. Bell, VV. Logan, J, Daryman, D. Huck, L. Fabrieins, M. Christman, C. Gage, A. Lewis, D. Cahill, D. Snodgrass, H. Ritchie, J. Eck, R. Conner. Third row: H. Moore, R. Russell, H. Wolfe, B. Bevington, P. Golden, J, Johnson, A. Wolfe, C. Maple, T. Bradley, J. Whyte, H. Koll, R, Connolly, J. Dobson, K. Condit, T. McCullough Fourth row: J. Jones, B. McKnight, R. Clark, F, Ort, J, Betts, J. Rillle, M, Disher, I. Sloss, R. Eissler, H. Stringert, R. Holding, J, Sheen, T. Nash, M. Wallace, R. Yonnginger, M. Dish- er, D. Forsman. Fiflh row: J. Myers, L. Tyler, B. Hurley. N. Owens, P. Arthurs, A. Kruekles, J. Neilson, C. Timpson, A, Klebe, M. Fowler, B. Bell, M. Miller, D. McWilliams, A. Berner, M. Zeman, E. Thurston. Sixlh row: J. Clementson, R. Luekan, XV. Snyder, R. Nurnberger, J. Cline, R, Mewhirter, P. Goodwin, T. Armstrong, First row, lqfl lo righlf L. Rose, A, Killen, O. Dominityus, J. Kornman, H. Martin, J. Allen, E. Sanders, D. Houston. R. Vogel, L. Estel, lvl. Jensen, J. Taylor, J. Young. Second row: W. Wolfe, C. McPherson, R. yVagener, I. Erdner, H. Voelker, R. Johnson, VV. Neily, K. Christy, K. Stokes, D. Wolcott, J. Hackbarth, D. Whyte, J. Menold, A. Kunkel, A. Werner, R. VVallaec, R. Peters, M. Lydon. Third row: H. Forsman, M. Michel, J. Me- Cullough, V. Ramsey, J. Laib, G. Messner, H. Barckley, F. Brittan, M. Thunnell, J. VVagner, M. Brink, L. Cosentino, J. Harman, H. Lydon, B. Snyder, C. Kennedy, I. Alesworth, J. MC- Millen. Fourth row: A. Falvo, J. McComb, A. Bucy, B. Tobin, G. Braun, l. Liddell, B. Harnpe, J. Webster, H. Salzer, D. Payne, J. Saunders, B. Kelly, E. Schmidt, M. Hirsch, C. Naiser, D. Wampler, D. Simons, R, Ausbaek, Fiflh row: J. Slasor, VV. Besser, C. Staple, E. Hirsch, J. Robertson, J. Wildman, B. Roland, J. MacPherson, VV. Conner, C. Bates, M. Miller, W. Hough, J. Cunningham, R. Biggerstaff, R. Friends, J. East, L. Stehman, P. Beers. Sixth row: J. Tredway, H, Parlette, L. Stana- ford, E. Gerber, P. Forsman, G, Tasha, A. Packer, P. Gill, XV. Bogner. l45l I XXX D 'lm :YY 1 My Fll W3 will lf' 1 ,5 ,fl 4' xxx? After hours in the typing room. lVzLiting for the firsf bell. ' ' ' The photo- grapher snaps EL scene in the Shop. ' ' ' Tho 44?ll'ZIlfIZl-S canclidcamemrr1an. ' 1 ' HI ploclgze zmllegizmco to fl?moFl3g1' QA- Qulof hour iu tho lilnrzlljf ' 'VThlrv1imf1x oflfour happy years. ' A chair. :1 book, :md Pllrlllfxllllllixlll. ' ' ' Learning 1,110 :ut of puppetry . - ' ' Moclumiozll l'l1't1WlJ1-2 rovvals tho nrt of blue prints. ' ' ' A sunny'SoptmuhorafTo1'uoo11:md :L football gzuue. ' ' ' Gus, lwlovml of ull AX-'ALON High School sfucloufs. ' ' ' Au ox- plzumtiorl of :Lu ZLlQQOl7l'Z1, prolvlom. ' ' ' Tho high school p1'iu0ip:1l posos for 21 picturv. l46l Book Three ACTIVITIES PROVIDE FOR RELAXATION, EN- JOYMENT, AND VVORTHY USE OF LEISURE TIMEQ THEY HELP TO BUILD CHARACTER, ENCOURAGE CREATIVE PURSUITS, AND STIMULATE INITIATIVE. 1 LEARNING TO LIVE 1 X Q M, Ns. Miss Brennc-man, ad- viser, and Alberta Cot- ton, editor, Cheek the dummy and edit copy. The editor carefully Cheeks the Work of F. Graham, E. Wilson, and I. Kreme, typists. f-We G. McComb, P. Armstrong, and li. Dobson make posters to advertise the ANNUA1. while J. Arthur, M. Richards, and F. Parry tix their cameras and plan snapshots. A J nw X13 Q F' 'JL L' avr' 4,31 'IM' f .f ,J ' f f'x'if.W 'Mah ' F .L . ,r- -g .U , ll g V .- '- 1' 74:1 -,- is1,ff' f,.fk:51-1 gg -J, eersi' t ?,g,A,1':: ,ms-?,..A twig, ,f , f . 321255, f- 5: 4, ' ' - - :,'i .f:f':.,- ni., za--.rv g -'I .', 'r.- rip: if fistf.:s::,,...,ff-ug- + 1--g- f 3 gp :+L 1 ixallf35':i,g,j.iii4g3'?..'-'I re-s-:Ere.lf 'gf 5 -Wig, Ryllfy L:g35il'ifii TE? .'!5 ..f.-'.I Q, - 1 ,ijlh raft. .ya ,.5,.5..,g.-rf i Q4 .4 .- 3..',... - -V feet-. 3 M' . - 1 is .e- -'E 'f5?,f . Q ,. . -fi 5 0 , , Q-fs3?f ' f- f s f ,ff if 1 , W , :'Q'UPTff f no : 'T ...77 14144 .fa Q- if 5, 'ii' 'nDjm A Praise-Worthy Book ,.., it f K- y ,g, ., , . yi fi, I g Ikli 'f 'A'A fjQi-iifif ' ' ' ' The Aim of the 'cafi-'ffr r fl' ' .., A, '.-f , I, i' 1 Down a long, broad hall, shiny panes of glass thretv .prisms onto the marble floor. The Annual was almost ready: to go to preserf At the far end of the room at a table under a Window, Alberta Cotton, editor-in-chief, had gathered Betty llerrington, l+lsther Griffith, and Martha .lean Stark around her. A folder of crudely drawn sketches, measured copy areas, and massed copy sheets was the last assembling of the printer's dummy. Thomas Tesla, sports editor, hastily re-read his last page of girls' sports The business staff gathered around the large center table to check over the last details. Donald Feick, business manager, and his assist- ant, John Craig, made last minute notations on the advertising sheets. Lucille Falck and Georgette Niggel counted subscription contracts again and again to be sure that sufficient books were ordered. At the desk at the far corner of the room Stella Gapetan, photo editor, and Esther Hunter were trying to identify pictures. In a quiet corner, three girls bent over drawing boards, studying a sketch that had just been completed. Phyllis Armstrong, Betty Dobson, and Georgina McComb were trying to decide on the cover. Alberta rose from her chair, and, with a sheaf of papers in her hand, hurried downstairs to the typewriting room. Long after school hours, the typists could be found busily typing the copy for the book. At last each group completed its Work, checked it, assembled it, and 1938 AVALON Annual would soon be ready to be presented to the student body. Deep in the heart of each member was the unvoiced hope that next November would bring the news of the sixth successive All-Americanl' book. l51l NE MQ -sl, If fi! 1 1, LX1, Capt-tan and E, Hunter, identify pictures as H. Herrington, M. Stark, T. Tesla, and E. Griffith write and edit copy. The business staff, l. Christian, E. Young, J. Craig, E Black, G. Hughes, D. Feiek, business manager, L. Miller, G. Niggel, D. Seliallack, and XV. Hanipe, meet to check advertisernerits. - . ' ,.5fg':,f 'rfzqga 'Q P' . '--'-nivf. ,V ff! ' 1, ' Q-' -.ljf e.iff+w ,... fm- f r. ' A :,- -5.4 if f' gi w2wf'qGs - - ,:--, -,,.5n- , - f af- wifi- 'ffgklr n!.,f'i515'P.f'-fzft WVR ,.. -Q'-fa. ... ,P-w l1P.,.-. -.. ',gr:'1- D- 1-SW . .Ai , -,gg 5-,aw 'fel'?1'-2'il! -'gf,322-2'-s-1E1'PJZ:AD5b'Jyl ff, f Jaw, am' 3.,4'g,,.'. ,'.:' ,sg,4Lf., . J ,K iii? -1. ' Wa: Ii' ii Q 5 451512.12 .I .fy 4-as .....,v'1L -Ju' .4 1' mi. L . .mg v::r:d'1--f.:-4-'FwF '1 ' 7 .-.ffm -sr, 1 Q q5f:f'9's1iag6L f. 312 1,-pvi'.1,ff: Ll? L -51. .-jarggrgilg'-9 k:.,.,.,1f:i'i, 1. W Ziff, Typify the Art of Newswriting The Editor-in-chief of the Travalon, Bert Mc- Candless, wrote something hastily on a small slip of white paper and rose from his seat in a Very business-like manner. It was Monday morning, and the tardy bell had not yet rung. Those innocent-looking slips of paper were as- signments for members of the Travalon staff. The name of the article to be written, the number of words required and date of its deadline were all clearly indicated for each reporter. Through- out the week, the concerned looks on the staff's faces accompanied their search for ideas. Monday of the following week saw the editor's desk piled high with copy, and the typists, Esther Griffith, Helen Randolph, Marie Toomey, and Lois Hofmann, made frequent trips to the copy cabinet, where all articles were filed, to get the new material that had come in. Back to the typing room they went 'fNow ' STELLA L. CARDEN Traz'alo1z Adviser EVA Hooviziz Trazizzlonelle Adviser 241134 Ralph Taggart, associate editor, and said, There isn't half enough to fill the paper, Can't you think of something else? Scurrying through the halls, news gatherers Frances Parry, Esther Hunter, Evelyn Metz, and Martha Jean Stark questioned and queried for What is WOI'd Suppfjsed to ' 1. Sealed, lefllo figlzl: J. Shook, E. XVittgartncr, M. Smith. Slalzdifzg: C. Olesh, D. be? queried Esther, as she gazed with a puzzled look at an odd character in one of Betty Herrington's articles. Rushing in to hunt Miss Carden, Esther found the Travalon adviser seat- ed at her desk, her brow wrinkl- ed, pouring over a mountainous heap of papers. Every article had to be thoroughly checked, words and phrases changed, punctuation added, and some- times the whole thing rc-written. After straightening out Esthcr's problem, Miss Carden turncd to A ' Johnston, R. Hooker, H. Xvasserman, E. Burns make the dummy. 2. Smied, hifi lc f' ' ' righl: I. Liddell, A. Leibold, M. Smith, J. McGary. SI111Iif1'7Ig.' O. Dominityus. R. Krah, H. Barnes, R. Sterling, J. Young, Miss Hoover, sponsor, T. Nash paste proof. 3. A. Bucy, E. Ensminger, G. Braun, M. Nash, B. Hampe, C. Connors, J. Johnson, M. Smith, J. Fryman check make-up. 521 new slants on old stories. John Craig, club reporter, inquired of sponsors about their latest activities in club period, and their plans for coming meetings. One girl sat by herself in the corner of Room 29. Wrinkled brow, a chewed pencil, and a scatter of paper bits told the tale. An editorial for the back page had to be written for this issue and a subject was hard to find. June McGaryls face lighted, her pencil started to write, and the editorial was finished and typed for the edition. A last minute rush, and then all the back page was pasted and ready for the printer. Last minute approval by Miss Hoover, Trevalonette adviser, and downstairs it went to be joined to the Travalon. Mondays-the busiest day of the week for the news hounds. The paper was pasted after school and often far into the evening. On a typical make-up Monday, one entering Room 18 might have witnessed such a scene as the following: Hlclurry up with that paste,'l Warren Hampc calls across the room to Alberta Cotton. 'tllave you proof-read that article yet? asks Bert of John Craig. Where are those seissors'?'7 questions Esther .lane llunter. Martha .lean Stark loses count of the words in the article she is editing when Miss C'arden bursts forth with a groan. What has someone done with fSpilt lnk'?' I had it here only a moment ago. Lenore Nelson comes into the 1'oom at this particular moment waving some papers in the air. 'tHcre it is, the typists have just finished copying it, she calls. Pat Morgan and Doug Kennedy sit huddled in a corner changing the phrasing of their basket- ball story. HA barrage of tallies by Conners, Frazier, and Hope put AVALON into a dennite leadf' Pat dictates as Doug writes. Muriel Volk makes a last minute call to collect another item for her alumni column. Finally, with a last push, the paper is off to the printer. On Tuesday the proof came back to the edit- or. With the return of the proof page, again the staff went into action. Bert read every word on the first page. Words were crossed out and better ones substituted, spelling changed, and names switched. Check-ups on style, headlines, and general appearance of the paper were worked on by other writers. Miss Carden took one last look over the whole edition and sent it off again to the printer. Friday afternoon a tall pile of shiny, white papers were sorted and a list made of different subscribers and the report rooms where the papers were to be sent. Lorraine Miller and Mary Jane Richards distributed some to each room where staff members gave them out and checked the list as each paper left their hands. Behind this whole system was the unseen help of Mr. Smith, faculty financial adviser of the paper. New schemes for the increase in circulation of the paper, and development of new advertising schemes were encouraged by this untiring teacher. 1.Sf'r1!e1i,l1jf1!o riqhlr M. Taylor, A. Cotton, J. MeCanrllL-ss, Editor, J. Craig, L. Trimbleg and F. Parry, B. Herrington, P. Morgan, and M. Volk, standing, edit the paper. 2. M. Richards, H. Hubert, E. Black, L. Miller, M. Smith, E. Goughler, E. Roos solicit ads. 3. M. Toomey, J, Montgomery, E. Griffith, D. jaehne, L. Hofmann, H. Randolph, and R. Lanahan type copy. 4, L. Nelson, J. Slzisor, E. Metz, E. Hunter, M. Sharp, T. Cronk, M. Richards, and M. Stark write features. l53l A. , f fgf.-1 A g .' fi., ,'jjjr?,1,ff .5,,,, V-f,.fc','g'1f-E.', UM - I , FFF' YP lf-FK 3911+ of H: vi ,M-f,fg:,fa1j:'3f-' .f,:'t..'..'. V j . 'gl ' - -.,a 3313 Jzt-tilfgfe , -.,. .sv-f-'Jai r 1 ' Q is-g, 4, X .- .35-.e ev , L -312 .I -A., , f.-ef, U!-V ci- j'1 'nQL12 'i ,.42f-,vi.,7',3gIf,w. .545-1-,rv . ' f 4 9 0 I . .1 3-Xp,-T' '5-351' -' f',15 :tffmf '4fr 'E'e-'eqr mlgrg tif?- - - 1 .-.,,,y1- ','.- 153- .ia '. -'4 ea evo u n CI xem I les It .sf 4 '-A... -' . .Lf '.. Li- ' . M K 1 'ag W :u3wQ45ff:fffze5fe ..-,-rffi'21 ---'ff ' Mjflfifif ,Q-Aj',,Qi:v-' f. -'.'f3,-jffifyfi' 3 , ! 'i-,123 Ti K 7 ' '-,.1.,e!rIf?5t A' F fipfffgj.. - , le., - I Government Kfimrsins A. EVANK hrough an open window on a sunny morning in early fall the notes of a trumpet carried on the still air. The trumpet was signalling the atten- tion of the student body to the regular flag raising ceremony. Slowly the flag was pulled up the rope until it reached the top of the pole. Another day had begun within the halls of AVALON High School, another day had begun under the supervision of the Student Council, the school's self-governing body. On the sunny afternoon of Thursday, Septem- ber 16, our silent observer saw the Senior High Student Council assembled for the first regular meeting of the year. The sound of a gavel. Silence. The duty at hand was to elect capable officers for a yearls hard work. Bert McCandless was elected president, a junior, Howard England, was chosen as vice presidentg the responsibility of keeping the minutes was bestowed upon Isabel Christian, the great task of keeping finances straight was handed over to Lucille Falck. Each report room and club sent one representative for the purpose of presenting new projects, giving new suggestions, or registering complaints. This organization was sponsored by Mr. Smith and Mr. Evans. A committee composed of George Iioll, Donald Feick, and Howard England was appointed to make plans for a memorial for Jack Brice, a junior who was fatally injured in an athletic event. They decided to place a memorial plaque in the lower hall, where everyone might see it as he entered the building. l54l onER1 E. Six H Sponsor Another very effective ceremony was adopted by the Student Council for the flag salute in assembly. A flag bearer and two guards brought the flag into the auditorium while the entire student body stood at attention. Paul Cost had charge of appointing the bearer and color guards. The first week in December found the Student Council making preparations for the Alumni Dance. The next week the annual Alumni Day Program was presented on the Vifednesday before Christmas. Martha Jean Stark gave a brief re- citation of poetry, and Mr. Perley followed with his annual roll call of the classes. The Senior High School Chorus closed the program with 'tSilent Night. After that, Mr. Perley extended an invitation to the entire high school and the alumni to a tea dance held in the gymnasium as the guests of the Girl Reserves. The members of the Council surprised the student body and welcomed the alumni with a beautifully trimmed Christmas tree which was set up in the lower hall. A large 'tWelcome Alumni sign gave the home-corners a feeling of warmth and friend- liness. In order to get the Student Council out of the t'red the members assisted the Dramatic Club by handling the financial end of David Copper- field , the club's first public performance. The proceeds from this production were evenly divid- ed between them. The weekly assembly programs planned by the council were filled with variety. A talk on 'tThe European Situation by the Reverend H. B. Hudnut of the Bellevue Presbyterian Church was one of the high-lights of the year. Mr. Smith, a teacher from Perry High School. demonstrated the technique of the bow and arrow, One of the most engaging programs was a talk about HG-Nleni' by Mr. Utreiner from the Bureau of Federal Investigation. The students showed their interest and satisfied their curiosity by asking many questions. Then Wallace R.. Biggs from Westminster College, proved to the student body that it is possible for two persons to make a trip to England and back with only S8500 when he showed the motion pictures that he took from the time he left America until he reached our shores again. This active governing body undertook to spon- Mr. NVQ-ichel's room was declared the winner, havingturned in seventeen dollars. Because Miss Swift's reporting room made the most sales in the Senior High School for the entire campaign, they were treated, too. But Miss Whieldonls eighth grade room surpassed all others in the campaign. They received the grand prize. Following the custom of many years, AVALON and Sewickley again exchanged assembly pro- grams. AVALON presented t'The Lost Letter, which had been previously given for the Parent- Teacherls Association and at a regular assembly program by the Dramatic Club. The students, vote to send this play to Sewickley, showed their whole-hearted approval of it. On May 31, the last event sponsored by the Council took place. It was during the first l il'x'Z row, Id! Io 1'iglll.' J. lilicker, j. Ryan, H. lioll, AI. Herringloii. .S'wmml rms: E. Grillilli, IZ. Black, I. f,illI'iSliil1l. 'l'lzirfl row: M. Auth, M. Richards, H. lglljllklilfl, D. lfeick, l'. Cost, J. Me- Clandless, prvsirlenl. I o1irH1 row: Mr. Smith, sponsor, G. VVzmner, L. lllllikilll. Ififlli row: NV. 'l1K'llll'lJ1'I'll, WV. llninpe, T. Bowery, E. Gougliler. sor a campaign to obtain a movie sound projector. In a combined assembly, Mr. Cox, from the Crowell Publishing Company, explained to the students just how it could be obtained. In order to collect 55546 in cash, which was necessary be- fore the projector was ours, subscriptions to twenty-seven magazines had to be sold or renew- ed. Justice Clementson, Herbert Owens, and Charles Briigel turned out to be the best sales- men. Student Council encouraged eaeh boy and girl to support this event by obtaining at least one subscription. Prizes? Yes, lots of them. What is a contest without them? The room that turned in the most money the last day of the campaign was given a prize. 55 part of the prograni that the donor eomniittee presented each member of the class with a token of remembrancefa token that was characteristic of each individual personality. The day was a sad one, too, for the strains of t'Where, oh where are the grand old seniors? ushered the graduat- ing class out into the cold, cold world. Move- Up Day saw jolly juniors become seniors, gay young sophomores become juniors, and verdant freshmen become sophomores. Another year had passed. Those who did not graduate, de- parted for a summer's vacation to await the ringing of the bell which would summon them to school in the fall and another year's activities members of the school's governing body. l .,.r'.'v: W- f ',34.Q4 , ,.fs1,jf1,:.: . rfwjfi. 'v - 1,4 r.ZV:V,y,,1+k'.. Idlfrfzq 'fix' - 5 Y A, fv,QQ1?j'i .r 1,3 13 ff fftfgfgsl-5 , ... fits . fn'--14993151 ' xyl?:g,i?:'fl.,I1'f2'j- few ' uf,1,xf-+1-'26 -.., tJ:fi F'5gfa,w-is :is : 'til' fr A d -f , 4 gl Fgqri.: 13,ts'Q4sia2.gf3gf 951 ,55 jj d Z u i. .i.g,,. w 6 f .l':f PF' YWYQB: .f aa.. .5 if ,fre-. rl :Fry , ' ffm 1 53li,'1'JF Q-4 .-5 , -:nab gre:-9,2 W 1 g g :'f4'Z -..ef,'Szg. Q ':..pif,,9,. ..: ' r' f T .fy .Aff N :fr 'gfY? ?'2'ff4 if iff. .ff ffiifffii- 2:2 1' DOROTHY J. MORSE Direflor of illusic o, re, mi, fa, sol,la, ti, dofl first up the scale, then down, came the sound of voices ring- ing through the empty halls. Upon investigation we found the Senior Chorus practicing in the auditorium. Even as early as 8:30, this chorus was singing lustily. Approaching the sponsor, our new music instructor, Miss Morse, we asked the reason for this extraordinary meeting time. We learned from her that no evening after school was free for all members, and the noon hour was spent practicing for a play or basketball. Be- cause this left only the morning suitable for a rehearsal, the members decided to meet at 8:30 .-1. ltu ral Art of Music every Wednesday morning in the auditorium. After asking many questions we learned that their president was Howard England, Mary .lane Fisher, that petite junior, was vice president, Betty Dobson kept the all-important minutes for the club, and Mary Jane Richards was in charge of handling the finances. The chorus had a prominent part in the annual Alumni Day Program, and our well-known octet sang Christmas selections under an impressive blue spotlight. This same group, accompanied by Maxine Taylor, entertained between the acts at the Junior Entertainment. Then too, Maxine Taylor and Florence Dodds sang many duets for assembly programs and between acts of various other entertainments. This year, Miss Morse introduced something completely new to AYALON-EL Baccalaureate Choir. Only twelve persons who were able to First row, lef! lo righl: N. Graff, M. Roche, L. Trimble, Miss Morse, dirrrlor: L. Hunter, J. Eibcck. A. Hooker. Second row: M. Miller, M. Cllristman, J. Bowdlc, J. Fryman, J. MacPherson, L. Miller, J. Young. Third row: R. Rysnclcr, L. Combs. R. Rccmsnydcr, M. Mintecr, R. Beal, P. XVilly, H. Young, R. Mason. Fourth row: W. Conners, C. VValliser, J. Salzcr, D. Collman, R. XVallis, R. Mason. Sia1zdin,c.' L. Fabricius, A. Bucy, M. Taylor, E. Tate, J. Riffle, F. Fcrtschneider, P. Hampc, R. Smith. IS6 Senior Clzorusq Firsl vow, Zffl Zo riglzl: M. Richards, L. Nelson, M. Stark, A. Smith, V. Thompson, O. Stumpf, C. Roche, M. Roche, VV. Beal, F. Dodds, G. Niggel, J. Slasor, E. Hunter, M. Taylor. Sezroml row: C. Briigel, N. Feick, J. MacKay, J. Streeter, M. Oakley, G. Nichols, M. VVeir, L. Michel, M. Fisher, V. Eiehler, J. Armstrong, M. Broeke, B. Knauff, E. Knauff, L. Miller, B. Dobson, Carl Johnston. Third row: D. Collman, L. Trimble, J. Baldridge, L. Combs, J. Lowe, J. Ryan, VV. H2li'i1I7l', W. Oakley, J. Brocke, H. England, R. Sullivan, J. Craig, P. Cost, CI XVa iser. Junzimf Chorzzsq Firs! row, left lo righl: A. Wolfe, A. Voelker, J. Vllarriner, F Ort, M. Jensen, R. Beal, M. Thunnell, R. Eissler, J. Taylor, J. Sanders, W XVolfe, VV. Graham, R. Mason, J. Fryman. Second row: M. Hirsch, B. Snyder, J. VValls, J. Nash, S. Cowl, C. Hubert, B Houston, C. Johnston, J. Clementson, E. Schmidt, P. Hampe, J. Deigan, J Birch, M. Conway. Tlzirfl row: D. Johnson, J. Eibeck, M. Miller, J. VVebster, R. Younginger C. Timpson, M. Zeman, E. Tate, O. Combs, M. Proudfoot, A. Hooker, E Cronin, E. VVilley, E. Thurston, H. McMahon. Folwlh row: H. Koll, N. Owens, D. Payne, R. Ansbaek, R. Haenel, J. Condit J. Turnball, R. Smith, l. Haslett, P. Arthurs, J. Cunningham, R. Christian J. Brocke. pass a severe voice test were accepted. But to those who did not pass was extended an invita- tion to join the chorus. Miss Morse campaigned for more male members this year and was well pleased with the large turn out. The chorus was larger than any other in the history of AVALON High School. The club decided to present a public perform- ance sometime during the year. The group set out to select an operetta which would be pleasing- ly different to the public of AvALoN. After read- ing many scripts, the club decided to present Gilbert and Sullivanls HH. M. S. Pinafore, a musical comedy. Because most of the songs in the operetta had to be sung by the male members Miss Morse at once went to work trying to get enough boys to take the required parts. Aside from these practices, Miss Morse spent much of her time training voices for an A Cappella Choir. So many Junior High School students turned out for their chorus that it had to be divided. The boys and girls had separate clubs which met on alternate Tuesdays during club period. Not to be outdone by the Senior High Chorus, the Junior High Clubs decided to present an operetta. They chose Way Down South in Dixie. Each of the clubs met for the purpose of learning music, and for the enjoyment of Working out a musical program for assembly. Philip Hampe was the leader of this large group of boys and girls. Every Tuesday evening promptly at 4 o'cloek. the orchestra could be heard tuning up in the auditorium to begin hours of hard work. Under , . - the leadership of Miss Morse, the orchestra studi- ki ed all types of music. Because there were more 1. Junior High School members in the orchestra this year, the pit was completely filled. But, soon the orchestra outgrew the pit, and Miss . Morse found it necessary to carry on practices on the stage. Slowly, the orchestra grew. It threatened to become too large for the stage. Every member Worked diligently for the Junior and Senior Operettas, the .lunior and Senior Plays, Class Night, and Commencement. Weird sounds issued forth from Room 16 in the old building. There were shrieking violins, banging drums, and shrill horns. These noises came from those music lovers who were learning to play some instrument. Miss Morse taught each child from the fourth grade to the eleventh, individually, the instrument that he liked best. These instruments were furnished by the school. Morse was very enthusiastic about this project, so that in years to come, AVALON will have a larger and better orchestra, ready to com- pete with other high schools for county and state prizes. Setting the projector at the correct angle for the slides was an easy task for Albert Mura and Donald Burland. Much credit is due to these two boys who made it possible for the assembly groups to sing from the screen. More students were interested in music this year than ever before. AVALON expects great things of its musicians. 571 GIULIETTA A. PLYMPTON Dramatic Club Sponsor HELEN G. WHIELDON Youth and Curtain Club Spon - ,Q ' V ljifxhi' 5-'Rf' ff..-4,3 1 'R 'K ' ,-1 'E'-'11, 1' A.. , . . .fwjfizfft is, 1, ' gmji .-' , .mv-egg: ' r, 3f,,.-f.,.'I'?QfP , ,lucid 1, f. avu.,,1, . 'Q 1 ,bv -, N JL.: life I Wei' fi7?Zi 'Q '- 3, Si' 'A':11S vx .fav -'r -..:-a,1:!'nw..d'P.,,5'15.-.Q ',s3L.:':be3'g-N. A,- 54- .f Hag ' -ff: sms..-1.-4,-'slime ce-.gfwfsa-f 141714. 'sighs 1' 4-,-j. 3.5 rep- ng, .7fgg:' ,gt -ag-fammgsig-1f2, . bca Q55 ' fue 129.1 'Q' E., 312355 lf fy, 5 . .ffw Y. JH 7 ,,,. Lx., : WW L 5.4.2 I . , ,D .wb-,?, J. . 1..,g,k, ..v H 1-.lc fffrfrw . ,,, my ,J r, i f f 1. ff' af 1 i ' , Q A 'Zan 1-. ':12s?it,Lf2Q?5Z E195 'f f'-f ' .'-1,1-r f -. - f 1 1, 1 Ki-f.', 4:fS,67 ' f. 1 J--:L : '- 21- ,lf-.'4'-ff-: 4 f i u ' u til Oi Play Acting HE auditorium was silent except for the voices of Georgina Mc- Comb as Peggotty and Wilbur Henderson as David , inter- rupted now and then by Miss Plympton's directions. Sitting alone in the darkness was John Craig, watching a rehearsal of David Copperfield. Suddenly the characters vanished from the stage and a new group appeared in his imagination. He saw Miss Plympton patiently ex- plaining the technique of make-up-what creams to apply, where rouge should be placed, how to show age. ' ' ' The scene changed, and gaily costumed characters were enacting The Lost Letter before thc D. A. R. ' ' ' He caught a few glimpses of The Christmas Party which was produced by Martha Jean Stark and her committee. The ringing of the changing bell for classes brought him back again to AVALON High School where again he watched David Copperfield in rehearsal. In a huddle in one corner of Room 13 several excited girls were busily making plans for the final meeting of the Youth and Curtain Club, another dramatic organization. Please hurry, spoke one of the most vivacious of the group, I have only ten minutes to get dressed for track practicef' Five minutes slowly ticked away, the plans were thoughtfully made, the clamor of voices ceased, Jane Hough, president of the club, sat alone in the room gazing triumphantly out of one of the partly opened windows. Suddenly all of the out-of-doors became the events of the year. There had been an entertaining assembly play Learning to Live adapted by June Keller from the novel A Row of Stars, the Mar- garets Kerr and Dryden had enacted a clever skit, Truanfz' H usbands, at one of the meetings 5 while Miss YVhieldon, the sponsor, had also explained the oft quoted words of Shakespeare's Illercy Speech. All in all, Jane was quite pleased. Yes, indeed. As she gathered up her books and walked slowly out of the room, she thought how much Dorothy Jaehne, Elizabeth Stitt, and Mae Owens, as officers, had aided her in making 1938 one of history for the Youth and Curtain Club. Passing the auditorium on her way out of the building, Jane saw a tlicker of lights 5 a sound of falling scenery, and several quick connnands -the stage hands, those little recognized 'trnen behind the scenes were setting the stage for another of AVALON,S massive productions. Don Burland and Robert Forrester were apprenticed to John Mc- Cullough and Edward Hauser. Under the capable instruction of electrician James Klicker was Howard England, who will be expected to carry on next year. Likewise, he must teach some verdant electric- ian the do's and don'ts of the business. With the lights finally adjusted, props in place, properties arranged, and furniture dusted, the curtains of the stage were pulled to await a final performance. l53l President Jane Hough discusses plans with some Youth and Curtain Club mem- bers. ' ' ' The stage hands prepare for another play. Dramatic Club members gather in the auditorium for an entertainment. ' ' ' Florence Dodds and Maxine Taylor sing between acts of flz'muz'1'Lg Pains. Miss Plympton directs a scene from Dramatic Club's presentation of The Lost Letter. ' ' ' The quartet, li. Trimble, M. lliehards, lll. llunter, and W. llampe, stand ready to entertain. Miss Wieldon directs a Youth and Cur- tain Club presentation. f vf' i ,A I , . ff J r ' 5 ! 'Ji cyl 'I Olive Stumpf, Claire Barnes, and Fran- ces Parry look over costumes for a future production. ' ' ' The camera catches a scene of the Youth and Curtain Club assembly program. l59l Huck: You told me to rub the lamp an' I could have anythin' I wanted. Gee! But you sure do tell some awful Tom: Some day you'll have a broken hat-er, I mean a BROKEN HEART, too! Polly: You keep that hand out and put out your other hand. Clara: 'iOh! I've never been so in- sulted in all my life-Come, Amy. you if you like apple pie? ies. Polly: Whyfer'I was going to ask Ruth: All right, Fred. I'mlistening. : . tees .. ,. . 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BERT IVICCANDLESS John Finn ...,... .......4, J OHN CRAIG Tom Sawyer, . . ,.,. CHARLES BR11oEI, SYNOPSIS OF SCENES The entire action of the play occurs in the living room of the Watson household in a small town in Missouri TIME: 1880. ACT I.-Nine o'clock of a summer eve- ning. ACT II.4Late afternoon of the next day. ACT III.-One year later. Late afternoon of :L summer day. UCK FINN, Tom Sawyer, Aunt Polly, Ruth Vilatson, and all the immortal characters of Samuel Clemens' novel took us back down memory lane and revived the happy days of our childhood when the Junior Class presented the play, Huckleberry Finn. This thoroughly quaint version is the story of a roguish, loveable boy whose fondness for playing pranks constantly keeps him in trouble with his pretty, young Aunt Ruth, and dear Aunt Polly who was always so nervousf' In spite of the watchful eye of Aunt Polly, Huck'S mischievousness flourishes. However, his father, John Finn, who was supposedly dead, arrives to take Huck away. Instead. household, determined to get Pa Finn moves into the Watson Huck's share of the treasure that he and Tom Sawyer had found in a cave. A series of exciting events led by handsome young Fred Raymond and lVIary Jane, interferes with Pa Finn's plans. Mean- while, Huck runs away, because his father tries to make him sign his share of the treasure over to him. Instead of signing his name, Huck writes ttlfltiiigariaii Goulash,'l and then disappears. After his return a year later, he finds his father in love with Aunt Polly: Ruth Watson and Fred Raymond engagedg and best of all. Mary Jane. his sweetheart, Waiting for him. Their antics and problems are brought to a close when Aunt Polly and John Finn become engaged, and Huck is reunited with his father. Huck and Mary .lane decide to be married when they are older. All ends well when Ilueli and Tom Sawyer become loyal pals. H1u'kleberry Finn proved to be full of laughs, wholesome enter- tainment, and thrills galore. The public received it enthusiastieallv. l60l i i l Prudence: Don't you adore dancing in the moonlight? Mrs. Patterson: I want you to under- stand that my dziughter is just as good as anybody elses. Circle: Vivian turns and gives the boys a slow, deliberately bewitehing smile. George: I don't like your tone, officer. Tl1at's no way to address a lady. Terry: George says you boys don't want to play with me any longer. That's not true, is it? ECAUsic he is sixteen, or nearly seventeen, George Mclntyre believes himself a man, and girls have just begun to interest him. Terry Mclntyrc, his tom-boy sister, can't understand why the boys no longer wish her companionship. A few days before his birthday, George has to have his tonsils removed, and all his neighborhood pals make fun of him because he is unable to eat anything but ice cream at his birthday party. George astounds everybody when he invites Prudence Darling, a beautiful young girl of sixteen, who has just moved into the neigh- borhood. Because Mrs. Mclntyre had previously promised Mrs. Patterson that her son George would accompany Elsie, Mrs. Patterson's bashful and very clumsy daughter, to the party, George has to tell his pals to call for Prudence. He nearly strangles trying to get the pop-corn balls that she has brought down his throat. Meanwhile, Terry struggles with herself to keep from show- ing her jealousy of Prudencels outward attention to Brian, who had always been her secret sweetheart. George goes to town to get ice cream, rushes through a red light and is arrested for speeding. When the entire group tries to dissuade the officer from arresting George to no avail, Prudence flashes her charms, but the officer does not tumble. George spends the night in jail. The family, of course, become quite worried. The climax, inci- dentally, comes when Vivian, another strange girl moves into the neighborhood, and all the boys' attention is drawn to her. Mr. and Mrs. Mclntyre are then satisfied that their boy is just like all boys. .,. I N .1 4 J r , 5. gfvl V flhff' Y- 4 1 ' .H .krvx JY ::,J 1 ib3'.,v ' -'i . ,J 'ii' .f v'.'j J 'fm r ,iifffwi as of, ia I jr- ' Q,:.f:',Laf ,fa . if ,, m e 9135? - af , ,if 1' ,,,ve:.1..13. ,s ' . Him-g-f9: 13'+'.a55QrJi'-':wF.'fr,-'img 'gf ' ' fl fl ' P' if e v'5'.'l'ii T ' ang'-'1 J' 1 -'I 'F LT: ','+v-::1.ifr:1. fv2fiGsf ff.. 'li ':'4liiZ'.' m' ' ' 'T' fl? Mr jk U , .. 744, T .: gff? 5 V f ' i 'IW,5l.QSF5r3 . 'w:Jfi:i7,f,f, . K ' - , ' ' A By AURANUH Rouvi-:Ro1L ' X H George Mclnlyri' ..,.... Cl-lAlilil+lS lfltllillflli Ykcrry Mr:I'n.lyrw ...... lil'I'l l'Y Il1c1iR1Nc:'i'oN Mrs. Jvlrzlniyrc ........ Isixisi-xi, fiIlIiIH'I'IAN I'roff'ssar Mr:Inlf,1'f', .I. l51+1R'r lVleCANnLlcss Soplmc ........... fllrs. Patterson. . . .Douwrur SCHALLACK . . . .AI.BI41IlTACOT'I'0N Elsie IJIIHPFHKJIL, .,,.... l3lG'l l'Y GOUGHLER Traffic Officer .... Dutch ..,...,. . . .Ii1+:s'ri+:R rIlIiIMBLIG . . , , . .PAUL Cosr Brian ..,. ...,.... . IAM1ss ITYAN Omar. . . ..,,.,, DoNALD FEICK Hal .... .... C HARLES WALLISER Pele .... ........ J oHN CRAIG Prudence ,... ,..... lt 'IURIIQL VOLK Puffy. , . .... LoRRAiNE NTILLER Jane. ,. ..... THELBIA CRONK M'i1'iarn. . . .TVIAXINE TAYLOR Dot .i.., ,... M ARY SHARP Vivian ..,..............,. VIRGINIA Fox Ertm Boys and Girls: TXIARY JANE RICH- ARDS, Ti-ioMAs TICSLA. FLORENCE Donns, JAMES Lows, GEORGINA MCCoMR, RosA- LIND Hesse, JOHN MILLAR. l61l , ,g . f, Q 1:5 'Q 'Y ' - .fzi-,, i r. .JVL 83' Ju 7? 'T V14 , rflii ji -v X J -. v .I an., ' ..-.--fs. f- -wg,- y .L ' -:fig 'S-3235 4-Niagra' , M25 '..l:zi 1 . yn ' ' - , A ..1,9ff3 5555. gf-'JJg'yi:Z'Q5f.:3-yflygigs ,ash -C . 2 fi 73.2.1 a-- wiiij 'F 'E 'fam ii ,4g? m'1l ' ,ff - ' ,Q .3-yihjaggggi:ik2,rs,:.-:.i.E5:.-lfirii gtg, .5 21 . 'F 5355 , , jg.:fir:,r-'a-fa ! ' v' 1fvmf:ggfy5 'Q fa? -' 31731145.- a.':i.fi-W L - 7i?I',Pfj.i'f '-'fgfiiiila yy fi? gif' ,X K if 'Nc-YA.-. 'D'i'f f? fi'3-2 57:1 .,: F ever ep the Art o FLORENCE M. HAMILL Glancing through the open windows, out into the darkness of a warm, spring evening, four somewhat downcast G. Rfs paused to talk things over before the final meeting of the year was called to order. To think that another year is over so quick- ly, spoke the foremost of the group. t'One more term, and I'll have to bid farewell to good old AVALON High. How I wish I could say thatf' answered the most depressed of the gathering. Just a few more days and I'll be pushed out into the 'cruel, cruel' world. You don't know how lucky you are, Grace, with two more years in school. Here comes Mary Jane Fisher, let's ask her if we may borrow her minutes just foralittle whilef' All right, chimed the others as they gave the sorrel headed young miss a somewhat unexpected reception when she walked into the clubroom. Pulling up the closest chairs and drawing them- selves around the elder of the group, they listened intently as she leafed through the pages that recorded the pleasures which had been theirs during the past few months. Turning the neatly written pages of their secretary's handbook, the first event to greet their eyes was the annual Little Sister Hike. 'tDidn,t we have the fun that day, especially when Ginny and I tried to bribe four hot dogs from Betty Black. And don't forget how beautiful it was up there on Bahl's farm when wc all gathered about a large campfire and sang songs, and then we Walked home by the light of the moonfl Friendship, Loyalty, Service l62l A football game without hot dogs-impossible! So the G. Rfs set to work early in the fall pre- paring those tempting sandwiches which the fans were to consume by the dozen. Everyone enjoyed them-even the cooks! Three times the versatile G. R.'s tripped the light fantastic, when Muriel Volk and her com- mittee held two tea dances in the gym plus the annual, long awaited club frolic. On the day before Thanksgiving and again on Alumni Day, faculty, students, and alumni were summoned to the gym by the loud tones of the nickelodeon pealing forth the tunes of the hit parade, with tea and cookies in the offingg but the tea dances were as nothing compared with that brisk, February night, when the barren, cold gym was turned into a veritable Valentine, arrayed in red hearts and white streamers, gay dresses, hand- some Hsteadiesn, and real swing as played by Cecil Merrill and his orchestra created a mem- orable evening. Esther Griffith's Social Service Committee had charge of delivering the eighty Christmas dolls dressed by the club members for the less fortun- ate neighborhood children. Another of the winter meetings was that at which Mrs. Johnson, a perfume collector, spoke on cosmetics. She traced the history of per- fumes and demonstrated many different kinds of creams, powders, and other cosmetics. At the close of the meeting, those who were most inter- ested stayed and asked many questions. Because the girls wished to entertain their parents, a Father and Daughter Night was held. The fathers joined in the games with the girls and all had a joyous time. This was soon fol- lowed by a Mother and Daughter tea, arranged by the Social Committee. A Cotton, G. Niggel, J. Menolrl, E. Hunter, B. Dobson, M. Taylor, Miss Dickson, ,xfwu,wr,' M. lfisln-r, V. lizirnn-s, Stark, and ,I. Slasnr sing Follow Ihr! Glwzni. 1551.111-r Grillitli and Imelda Krome arrange Clirislnizis dolls. Um!! Nlzixine Taylor, G. R. president, stops on 111-r wziy to Llil' Club room. 13. Roos, M. Volk, A. IVICKUC, li. Dobson, M. Slxzirp, l.. Nc-1snn,Al. S1I'l'l'1l'1', M. lil-rr, ll. lli-rringlnn. xinrl U. Slumv make dance :ln-eorzitions. The CI. R. C'al1im'I.' E. Blank, IVI. Volk, E. Grillilli, D. Seliallzirk, T. Crunk, 1. flllflblllilll, Miss Dieksmi, xfmrzmr, Taylor, Miss Hamill, xlnozzsorq B. Dobson, G. Adams, M, Richards, and M, Ifislier clecicln- G. R. policies Grace Adams and her Financial Fommittee collected all of the dues and kept the books straight. The girls in that department surely hustled after the members to see that they paid their dues on time. Thelma Cronk kept her music committee busy enough, too, by working on the songbook which was started last year. Recognition and Installation Services were among the more serious programs of the year, and both were beautifully planned by the Devo- tional Il0lI11I11lLI1CC under Mary .lane Richards, who also was the representative to Inter-Club Council, llueille Falek was G. R. representative to Student Council. A splash of paint, a claub of 63 the pen, and the Publicity Iiflllllllllilixil with lietty Dobson as chairman attraeterl the attention of bulletin hoard haunters with their highly artistic posters. Page after page turned, minute after minute slipped byg gradually the elubrooin filleclg 7:15 pealed out its toll. All hands were raised in the well-known Indian salute, and silence reigned as Maxine Taylor opened the final meeting of the active Girl Re- serves, while Miss Hamill and Miss Dickson, the club sponsors, looked on with satisfaction and approval. jjj,.Q it , Q ,,, ' FN' - r. .-, .1,',s V. -af' ' 'W' 1'- f '.-' .19 Yinrii 1 14:4 , ., , ,,,f-J--'.,.. J, .amy f fA::,Jf I 'Z ip -f3j4'f'1-g1'.,,,'1 s me 1. rw '1 5 .su ' -fn' A-. ' YY' Q '-All-li fx '-fi M A 1' 'Has :mar-w-5'-f1fS'1ww+S--i2z- Pffifmi' 4: 2.2- igiiififl-FL.'15!35.fjF,!2f!?f'P?!5.i1 i'2l4'li7'ti E5if ffitf P ,w +ag.yai.a' is v.gf2-gag-fag-.avg 'fi-ff , 2-22:8 ' -4Aa W ,g'lJ9'3Y!5?3'!,i,lf,5' r if ZF.. A - - I W: 1:.1,,cff ' gwgezw ff- 'ri .,,,,,,, 1,,,, so A, 1 'z'g..qr.-'iw ' rf :'IQ .:l:a,9f. 3 f 1115 future scientists of AVALON met every other Friday in the science laboratory, where their sponsor, Mr. Hall, teacher of general science and chemistry, helped them discover new things. With odors creeping from every crack and crevice, we were directed into the Science Club meeting where beakers, retorts, test tubes, ring stands, and Bunsen burners immediately caught the eye. Paul Cost was conducting an experi- ment which finally proved that white iodine is not an effective antiseptic. Among the various places visited by the club, the Ohio Valley Water Company on Neville Island proved most fascinating. A special bus transported the boys to the Island. Several other trips Were made, too, one to the Standard Sanitary Supply Company Where the latest models of bathroom and other plumbing fixtures were demonstrated to the club members. Huge telescopes, maps of the heavens, dia- grams of stellar constellationsethese and many other captivating sights kept the scientists be- Witched on their trip through the Allegheny Observatory in Riverview Park. Not content with experiments done at the jon-:N F. HALL 517071 mr regular meetings, small committees were formed to do special research Work of their own. Inter- esting reports and discussions were given at many of the meetings, so that new developments and discoveries of science would be understood. Since only three trips a year were permitted, Science Club took numerous trips through the eyes of a movie projector. Most of these pictures were shown through the courtesy of the United States Bureau of Mines. As president, Paul Cost planned and carried out many scientific procedures. He was ably assisted by Donald Cotton as vice-president. Robert Forrester kept the records of all meetings, as secretary, and Donald Burland took charge of the club's finances. son. Sfmmi mum' F. Gasiier. XY. Toumbqrg I Xrxburs C liddell D B I 1 E Bark row: H. Owens, C, Brooks, My Hall, sponsor, j. Ryan. J. Salznr' F Gelzlieiser, G. Braun, Firxi roar, Inf! zo riglil: XY. Schnxzman. E. XYolcnu, D. Koruni. A. Mum. D. Fi-irk, P. Cost. E. Logan. NY. Hender- .A f -- - - . . ur ant, Hackbartli, R. Mac Plierson, R. For- roster. Q -. ' ' .3ff,1Q4T.. a.'f,, 1 f , - A faif wife if 5. . K - if tk -03,14 if -F1-'J aft' 1 f 2,44 1 gn , K , 4 A 453214 ,. - 44Z?'if if - ff -' f . - .. 2 'U 5 114, A aa, gn ,gt-.,55..,q g .,,,,:,q, , ,558,,f,r- , ,. n--,- 11:15,-.-,1.. .um .GH'.,,,J,gffa1,.,5hg:l '11-', - -'riff' fl? ' , r Qfifgl' Qi, ii' G .-- is eg! g .1a,!'3 5- .-w '1n Q5 ' S 'ff fm. S . f - A .- ,f B . my A r T f ' , 1 ' f L- f 'f-,-'i'- ,sf i ,,ghL,1V, 4- fy! 11,1 3,1 ,., ' 'iffg ,,M7,:Ivyy5 , ' 2 -- 'f-fJ?f-MV'7:fQ ' f ' , ,rI:',.5 H5L'w 'i' JOHN R, DEAN Spmixnz' LICKING typewriters, a whirling mimeograph machine, and rattling paper directed us to Room 12 where Commercial Club was in session. The president, Rosemary Lanahan, cordially in- vited us in to attend their meeting. First, she explained to us that although Commercial Club was organized as a business organization, any member of AVALON lsligh was eligible to join. We learned from Rosemary that during the year the club had had many demonstrations. Miss Paff, Mr. Perley's secretary, demonstrated the adding-listing machine and comptometerg and for the fateful day when one of the students might have to stay in the office for the purpose of answering the phone or some other office duty, she explained the intricacies of the perplexing office switchboard. Firxl row, ld! lo rfghl: D. Frey, L. Falek, D. Leibold. Sammi row: J. Coscntino, P. Arm- strong, T. Serrane. Third row: M. Gelzheiser, A. Hcyl, I.. VVirth, V. Chain, M. Richards, F. Bogadek, D. Hirsch, R. Lanahan. Fozzrlh row: K. Horner, M. Auth, E. Dripps, M. Toomey, R, NVZIY, B. Big- gerstaff. Fiflli row: J. Street, M. Harman, E. Bcrnauer, B. XVzimsley, A. Hirsch, S. Capctan, D. Harper, Mr. Dean, spon- ser. l The Ari: of Modems One of the most fascinating trips was the one they took to the Bell Telephone Company,where a willing guide readily answered their rapidly fired questions. They learned what really hap- pens from the time the operator asks Hnumber please until the parties are connected. Mr. Mosier from the A. B. Dick Company de- monstrated the mimeoscope to the group. He drew many interesting figures and taught the members to make different kinds of print. Because of the present trend in education, all of the commercial students realized that to se- cure a good position after leaving high school, they must go on to some business school. For this reason, the club visited many business schools and colleges. As guests of Pittsburgh Academy, they learned some correct business procedures and the qualifications of a good oflicc worker. The sound of a bell told us that the club time was up, but we had stayed long enough to learn that the other leaders of the club this year were Dorothy Hirsch, vice president, Marie iielz- heiser, secretary, and Florence Bogadek, treas- urer, and Mr. Dean, sponsor. 65 l l. M. MoNTc3oMERv V Spomm- Finer! row, Iejfl in righl: D. Feiek, J. Herrington. Second row: P. Cost, J. Craig, J, Kelly, G. Robertson, C. Johnston, Tf1f1'4I'J'O7L'.' VV. Grallam, J. johnson, R. Haenel. R. Sterling, H. 3Ic3Iann, R. Smith, P. Hampe. Fozfrllz row: C. Liddell, R. Reemsriyder, H. Young, R. Blair, R. Milburne, J. 3IcCandless, A. M Vita, XV. Hampc. - Fiflh 1'o1z'.' VV. jenkins. R. Forrester, I., Luckan, F. ltlurphcy, M. Frazier, C. Xxviilllifld, R. Cash Collmzm, VV. Teuteberg, J. McCullough. 1 Q ' fl-1.574 J - , -Q3 7 .iff .0 .A 5' ' 7 ' 'i i' - r- x 1- .' .M--u-A H-H: gg- 43.-w T was Wednesday night. The hands of the 9 lsgffj, - - W ire' Y iff?'53-ff.f?i ':'1f'-Vfiii' -.bfi ff. clock indicated 6:15 P. M. The place was the iii '-54,2 W -,tf t . . -'if 21. '. Q '. f. Y. M. C. A. Even from the sidewalk our silent 3 5,-g . . ., V.--1',,:,jv,,,V.ZVA:vT.-LTA:--' - ,. ilifffig-3-' observer could hear the hurried feet, scraping . '.gf'fg:5.iL-,jfftg , chairs, and cries of 'ffoodl' which told him the 4 Hi-Y boys were ready to devour that delicious meal which had been prepared by several of the . . . boys' mothers. From amidst the happy crowd rose the president, Donald Feickg and, after each fellow had found another chair for his feet, an interesting program was under way. Variety in entertainment made Hi-Y some- thing to look forward to. This active organiza- tion demanded never a dull momentfi so the officers planned meetings to interest all. Exe- cutive positions were held by John McCullough, Joe Herrington, and William Teuteberg. Impressive, indeed, was the Induction Service when sixty-five of the younger boys were ad- mitted to the club. The latters' hearts beat faster as they became full-fledged members. but a note of sorrow was struck as the senior boys realized that soon they must step out to make room for the others. However, they still had an exciting year ahead of them. Most popular of the new programs introduced this year were Girl Nite and Ruddy Nite. The boys had rip-roaring good times at their swim- ming parties, too. Alumni Night brought back many old mem- l66l bers. The boys particularly enjoyed entertain- ing the alumnig for, in spite of the fact that there were guests present, they retained their custo- mary informality. Faculty Night presented an opportunity for the teachers to investigate the goings-on of the club. And every boy was on his good behaviorl During Personality Week, all the boys were interviewedg and through this medium. suitable programs were planned, since the cabinet knew just what kind of things the boys needed and wanted. Through hard work, the club succeeded in raising twenty-five dollars for the lli-Y mission in China. At the end of the year, the boys held a formal dance. The air rang with happy. though discordant notes as our silent observer saw the members of this fine organization bring another meeting to a close. The Hi-Y had proven itself to be 11 Stjelitxtx' truly founded to help the youth of ,tt-.rL,,N tl, Learn to Live. ura, L ion, D .f: ...Q .',, ...s,,f ,, ,f-.-,.r, A , I GYLA B, STERN Standing, Zefl to right: L. Miller, F. Bogadek, G. Niggel, G. Adams, T. Cronk, M. Richards, H. Randolph, Sponsor rllzl. Miller, E. Goughler, J. jaelme, G. Brink, R. Roehrig, E. Black, G. Nichols, D. Leibold, A. Heyl, M. oorney. Sitting: R. Hesse, D. Scliallack, M. Sharp, A. Lampenfield, A. Hirsch, E. VVilsen, Miss Stern, sponsorg I. Christian, P. Reilly, E. Stitt, E. Dripps, A. Agnew, J. Cosentino, B. Dobson. fi' ,M ,vyf ,rpg 5 '64 sfzslffd' .If , .ea ,U fs 14445 9 -,,, fix' 4 Af iz' . . DN,-gr7.1 Q:-,:,Va:5:gniJf, ,Lynn ,I N L . ,. . 1 new w M . , f , Jim :-if-fE r: , - ' .V 4--'14 1.4 umm- . was 'f - f: - I1 V- fi A-g:.5!:A37 -iff: iguqfs bi 45,1 fling, , 5. ., L 'ol .7i15'-J,,:..u,.g3-1i5m.- rg-T,-' -irjinqzv .' , , , 'd7,:!s.':. 1:.:f'.-.': 'gm :Q-vig!-s15'EaHajv.:.g f A - -l,,fcf.,p.q7.s., .5 .,Q,,, -' gnq-.:. -- 5,1-' .1-34 3-,ge-n--,i,-n.: 45- 'N - . .4491-I , , iffy- f. - .ri ft. .J . , S-rf' , ' I wa-gg, we ,.-' H nr' .L 'Z - .-14-5' .- .,., . f ' , 'V .. J ,f.:.,.,- . 1 ff .I ,, 3 .45..,5Vf, -gr ,jk T i - 'G 1 , .,. ncourages Fair Play ' INIQ to six, your serve,', was a frequently heard phrase on the gym balcony after the Leaders' Club had purchased a ping-pong table and set. As we walked on to the balcony, a shrill whistle told us that the girls were being summoned for a meeting. Only the hollow thud of the ping-pong ball going back and forth could be heard in the stillness of the gym as the girls quietly awaited their president, Dot Schallaek, to open the meeting. We learned that the season was officially opened with a hike to Bahl's Farm where every- one played mushball, football, or even rode the horse. Next, the club spent an enjoyable and hilarious evening swimming at the Community House. Every other Wednesday they had a meet- ing in the locker room and several times they brought their suppers to the gym, after which the girls spent an exciting evening dancing or play- ing basketball or volleyball. Then, in order to make money, they held gym 67 hops. One of these hops was held in partnership with the Triple A Club. Colorful posters were made for all these affairs by members of the club to advertise the event to the entire school. ln December the club held an open night for all Alumnae. The gym was open from 7 o'clock until 9:30. Some girls danced, others sang, and some played basketball or played ping-pong on the new table. The this table were raised, in part, at a bake sale held funds for the purchase of at the Borough llall. Early in the spring they held a skating party at West View just for va- riety. As Dot had to make an announcement to the girls, we got the rest of our information from Ellen Wilson, the secretary. This ycarf' continued HfJIll0,H 'fthirteen girls were admitted to our club, after a stiff initiation of going through the paddle-wheel and cleaning the sidewalks of the school. Early in May, we entertained Bellevue and Ben Avon at a Play Day Meet. We spent the whole day in the gym just having fun with the girls from the schools of our football and basketball rivals. 'tPlay Day Meets are eagerly anticipated each year. Then listening intently, we could hear Dot Schallack announcing that the next meeting would be the Sports Finale when all mothers and friends of the members would be welcomed. Yells, shuffling feet, and a scramble for the showers reminded us that the meeting was over and that it was time to go home. l First row, hack to front: QI. liowclle V. Chain, B. McPhearson, C. Nash M. Manzella. Second row: M. Auth, E. Metz, j Schmidt, R. Metz, M. Fisher, M Brocke, M. Griffin. Third row: E. Brown, M. Saladine, M. Stark, C. Barnes. Back row: V. Fox, E. Hunter, G Seitz, M. Clark, H. Hubert, A. Cotton. G. McComb, Miss Swift, sponsorg J Menolcl. ,Z-,gig ..k,, , , . L X 'lmiffgizl-f-.f ,' f' 5 .ix zip vrf iblgu, 2-gg: ,ggi jA1 r'j. Bef ,' . w -4 . V 1- fn, ,ff 11' 'fl u . M a 1 f t ' . , -.f.:T?J 'QE 14.3 F 2:55 1 Y P. I 'gTifl5:ii','r,'!4 Q 4- 1. 1',5v1n, i .'l ' I . .2 -,+-ate. 1Pf:1-Fiat--'IM-v . ' I ,iff I 2114-aff-u.'b'n 'sW--fjfg 'f.F.f.-'he-'dag ' L if. V1-rf 15 -'afikgg'-6-?,i?:'1'ft.'5 i'i!'-. eifffava-1+ if f . fray. , v?.r.p4q,5:r:,q:1 ,Q Q M ' nfwaie' f rl , Q ??2:':f 'L' fr' Q , .L 'E 1 ' ai-ii I ' H iff . ' ' ' iff? P ,X . ,Li .f.'f:,z g1, . yew, iiii Interest Crafts Guild The clicking needles and skeins of yarn in- dicated that the much talked of Crafts Guild was holding one of its regular meetings. Standing on tip-toe, the bright shades of blue, green, and red yarn could be seen through the window, which revealed the fact that knitting was one of the chief projects with the girls. Scarfs, skirts, and t'jiffy sweaters were only a few of the many garments completed by the members. Over in one corner of the room the clatter of hammers signified that some of the club members were laboriously hammering copper to make wall plaques. First, they traced the design on the copper sheet. Dots were pounded around the border of the design and then either the back- ground or the design itself was planished in order to make it stand out. The finished copper piece was then cut and placed on a block of wood. Many of the girls were busily occupied doing petit-point. Most of these needle-work creations were used as chair seats or covers for small stools. Many times during the year, Miss Swift, 68 the sponsor, gave lectures on the making of batiks and many other things. She told just how much wax to use and how many times to dip the cloth in paint. But Hall work and no'play was not the motto of Crafts Guild, for at Christmas the club members gaily decorated Room 15 for their annual party, After the girls sang carols they told of Christmas customs in other lands. During the winter, the entire group attended the International Art Exhibit. Most of the members later expressed their disappointment in the winner, 'fYellow Clothf' Later they traveled to the Carnegie Museum again to see the Pitts- burgh Associated Exhibit. Gimtizvpit S. Tuoxii ox Spemoz' . -,lf-f,:'., . ., ,- '.VfQf',-Lgfffzl- Q V . . -I F-f' 1 . L' 1 .,731i'.,r vfitj ffgffe- 4 ,gif V sn? Pr in 1 ling' as A g '11 AW -1 754 3? 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Capable as Bob was in the fulfillment of his many duties, the Junior High governing body could not have been complete without the aid of EISIE NEI,TMAN Sfvousm' Madame Treasurer? Oh, yes, Mr. President, she answered. And not only that, but we have sponsored the No-Tardy Campaign and planned the many successful assembly programs, don't forgetf, How could I'?'l answered Bob, especially the magician and those movies from the Bureau of Mines that Mr. Evans obtained for us. We also found that Junior High was brimming over with tal- Gn.1.1Nc that competent lad Ralph Nurnberger, as his stand-ing Theresa Nash, a loyal supporter of the TRAVAL- ONETTE, handled the recordsg and Roberta Clark, from the Dramatic Club, kept account of the receipts. There's Bob now down the hall talking to Roberta. Let's do a little eavesdropping and hear how Student Council has functioned. Did we balance our budget as planned, ent as proven by the miscel- laneous, home room, and club programs that we promoted and the students supported. Don't you think it was, ltoberta? 'flndced I do,'7 goodbye to Hob. responded Roberta as she bade We felt so, too, as we went on our way, quite proud ol' the ability of our oncoming lower class- men. What could be better to make these youngsters toe the mark in their effort to learn than this capable governing body? l69l l 1'rx! Row: 1111! lo righlg D. Huekg R. Clark: R. Sterling Second Row: D. Laib: M. Klebe: l. Liddell: T. N21Sli. T1zz'rdRow: T. Suess: R. Nurnberger: I' Christ R S I -ll x. 3 . . . Cin . Fozzrlh Row: Mrs. Gilling, sponsor: M. Millerg J. MeGaryg P. Hampeg J. Mac Pherson, YTRENE H. AUSTEN Sponsor Travel Clubs JANETTE DICKSUN Sponsor Outdoor Club ICENNETH CHRISTY MADELINE DTSHER PHILLIP HA51PE VVILLIAIVI JEx1cixs JANET ICERR THOMAS MCCULLOUGH SARA JANE RAWLTNS THOMAS SEUSS Junior High School Activities VERY Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock, a group of merry youngsters Hnd their way into various rooms Where the club meetings are held. These clubs are midget offsprings of the Senior High School organizations and give the younger students a clearer picture of life as upper-classmen. The 2:45 bell has just rung, and in a few minutes all of the noise accompanying the change of classes and the actual close of school will be over. Then let's proceed to the second floor where the Dra- matic Club is just beginning its meeting and visit them first. shall we? The meeting will please come to order. We heard the voice of the Dramatic Clulfs matter of-fact presi- dent, Madeline Disher. 'tWell, first, the executive began, 'twe chose various chairmen to be in charge of our meetings through the year. Carrying the responsibility of the Christmas assembly prograni, our Clark Gables and Greta Garbos put on a play entitled Cllzrfsinzns Gimme which made a big hit with the students. During several meetings our sponsor, Miss Price, gave us instruction on stage technique, clear speaking, and dictionfl l70l Ambling down the hall, we next entered the room where a combined meeting of the seventh, eighth, and ninth grade Travel Clubs was in session. We will now have a report from the two sectional presidentsf' announced Miss Austen, sponsor. First we hear from Kenneth Christy. Our group spent most of the time in the clubroomf, he reported, making special projects-including Philippine houses, notebooks on Pennsylvania, collecting pictures of animals, insects, and birds, and many other interesting items. Truly convinced that we would have enjoyed it too, we next found ourselves inside Girl Reserve quarters where the members were busily dressing dolls, stuffing animals, and making scrapbooks and a quilt for needy children of our vicinity. This year, promptly spoke Sara Jane, we opened with a Recognition Service, when all of us dressed in white and became 'honest to goodness' Girl Reserves. At the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons, we fixed baskets for the poor. Following the excited giggles of many feminine voices which reverberated in the halls, we came upon a brilliant array of fingernail files and polish, hair brushes, lipstick, and combs, all scattered about the room, while several girls attired in white attempted to add beau- ty to a few hesitant classmates. Janet Kerr, seeing our amaze- ment, explained that we had trespassed upon the property of the Junior Crafts Club promoted by the art instructor, Mrs. Rocdell. Janet went on to say that the club was organized for the purpose of teaching crafts and charm to the Junior High girls. Discovering time was growing short, we made a brief stay at the Outdoor Club. Tommy Seuss immediately acquainted us with the work of the gathering. 'fWe have made many notebooksf' he said, on flowers, insects, and leaves, and at the present, we are very much interested in fish. During the winter months when the weather was bad, we stud- ied biology and zoology, but when Mother Nature turned the world into spring, we took to the out-of-doors where we spent most of one afternoon at Riverview Parkfl Peeping inside, we heard sixty voices pealing forth the strains of familiar musical masterpieces. They paused long enough, though. for Phil Hampe, the president, to tell us that Miss Morse's Clee Club had sponsored a picnic just the week before, and that their cantata had been quite a success. Glancing over our lists, we found Mr. Floyd's Science Club was the last stop we could make, and so we hurried downstairs where Bill Jenkins was just closing the final meeting of the year. Trips to the slaughter house and the Bell Telephone were our only outside visits, reported Bill, but during club hours we en- joyed motion pictures, topics, quizzes and chess, plus experiments, a study of Byrd's expedition, and made a gift of repaired toys to the Toy Mission at Christmas Time. Quite satisfied with our afternoon's sightseeing, we gathered our coats and hurried out just before the janitor locked the doors. l71l F. H. Fr.ovD Sponsor Junior Science Club MARION T. Jomzs Sponsor junior Girl Reserves IDA M. PRICE Sponsor Dramatic Club PEARL XV, ROEUELL Sponsor junior Crafts Club X640 r' , Dolls for needy little inotliers. ' ' ' Quill and Scroll Society, B. Herrington, T. Cronli, B. Me- Candless, F. Parry, M. Yolk, A. Cotton. J. Craig, hold El ineeting in the lilniuiiy. 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'4 K' Y T -JW' .if Li- K ?4??5X-ffP7f'- P 1 'Fig' 1-JF W7 :'L 7 5k ' , . . , ,. 1 ., ga4i1ffff g1:,2,:fg1:m 1 5, - , Q, , A ., A A 1 , ,. ,... ,11, ,1,- . .': f1f5'1zr.1z'- 1 1' 'af' 1. 'I 1-'Q 111, , .,g1r,' e,v1111-m::1s,:111. 1.19211-111 11: ff:+:.1:.,1 , .11 1. 1 ..., 1:.g'111-Mimaxvwa' A-'f 1'-W5-111555 1 I -1 5 415' 2 nl- PM,- J. J. WERTACNIK Head Coach Directors OF Physical Culture At Avalon W1I.I.mM F. Rumi CvYl,A B, STERN Boys' Athletic Director Girls' Athletic Director ITH a sound mind in a sound bodyl' as the creed of thc Physical Education Department, and good-sportsmanship the creed of each student, gym period constituted a Wholesome interval in the high school routine. Miss Gyla Stern, the girls' leader, kept up the lassies' interest in athletics by supervising class basketball, hockey, mushball, volley-ball, and activities of the Leaders' Club. Basketball and hockey were the favorite sports with the girls, for they possessed the qualities that kept the gym classes inter- esting and exciting. Through Miss Stern's tireless efforts, the girls developed the fundamentals so necessary for competition in athletic contestsffair play and good sportsmanship. Mr. William Rugh developed the physique of the boys by providing Wholesome, strength building exercises, and teaching the fundamentals of all types of indoor and outdoor games. After basketball season Was over, the boys then participated in volley-ball games which proved equally as interesting as the great indoor sportfl With the coming of the Warm spring months, procedures were somewhat changed. Instead of the indoor exercises and matwork, soccer and outdoor exercising provided most excellent forms of recreation. To Mr. Hugh also belonged the task of drilling a green varsity basketball squad, and the success of the team can be attributed only to his able tutorage. The team did not finish in the grand style that Was anticipated, but an excellent feeling of good fellowship and cooperation was developed by both participants and non-participants throughout the season. A very large squad of Willing boys auspicioned a season Hlled with drama and football history, but fate took hand and meted out disaster unequalled in the annals of AVALON,S sport records. l77l . ,,i4'.5f?'.-A . . -, ' ' ' ' ri?Lmaz.v'f-f X q: .?'1-I'AC1'fff:f' , 1 A 'L vffez:-'JTf. 1 i f ft' !'i1f'37' J' tE' as 1151 J ' ' '.,. ' , -' '. - - 1 ' Wifi + . Q Y., - , im.-,n -f-,',qg. ,,s.-x.-,, V. - v -5 ?'t'j2.':.r I.-4:3-e-.vi E3-ny:-W A-,mv 'S',2'jg 'Z '1 '- L. '.-'i' 4'-.25 ' - - A . , -, -31' :ar 'iifffficfizalsfs-iz! qw25f5:i.s4 ,eamfiigfe 1 f x 'F' I' ,-1'.r'- f1.',t,i. T'2'. ,' q,gr'yj.f . - ,g7!5g!,f9+, 2 -,' -I. ff-if JW.,-,'-ff,f'f:-V, QL 1 ' ff, ffilgof '- ,i.j..y:.. The chrferleadrfrs, R. Fuerst, J. Ryan, P. Cost, and J. Craig plan a new cheer. an-J The A ticket committee, D. Frey M. Oakley, F. Bogadek, T. Cronk, O. Stumpf, I. Christian, G. Brink, Mr. Mawhinney, sponsor, D. Schallack, G. Adams, and F. Sirianni gather for an important meeting. Facts and Figures September 17-Avalon 19. . September 24-Avalon 0 October l-Avalon 19 October 8-Avalon O x Balance of season cancelled because of injurim Rah' Rah' R hl A . . . a . 1 nother pep meeting was over! And the walls f . o the auditorium still echoed the blasting notes of HAVALON HIGH F 73 , ' OREVER. Head cheerleaders Jim Ryan and Johnny Craig found themselves confronted with a handful of hopefuls when the day for tryouts arrived. Paul Cost and Dick Fuerst were the fortunate ones to be elected, and the result was a quartet that had perfect iming and coordination in their action. Another of the fundamental factors in supporting the activities of the school was the AH ticket committee. Mr. Mawhinney was the sponsor, and Dot Schallack, the chairman, had nine able assistants to help her. Their work consisted of selling HA tickets, punching and filing those cards, collecting outstanding money, and inspecting the tickets at football games. The 1937-38 athletic season could not have been carried on with such high efficiency without their fine work and cooperation. . , . .Zelienople 12 . . .Beaver 12 . . .Ben Avon 7 ...............Shaler 26 XS. J, B. IVIAWHINNEX' Sponsor i731 Sportsmanship and Friendly Competition Page 79 First row, lefl to right: J. Burns, P. Toomey, H. Haenel, R. Eck, R. Bleek, P. Heyl, J. Kaufman, W. Stewart, R. Wanner, L. Vita, F. Aland. Second row: Coach Weichel, G. Hughes W. Jenkins, D. Palm, J. Faulkner, J. Brice, E. Grubbs, J. Slasor, J. Morgan, H. Conners, P. Erdner, E. Maukonen, Coach Wertacnik. Third row: E. Young, manager, J. Waehter, J. Hope, J. Schmidt, D. Kenn- edy, R. Taggart, J. Urben, W, Oakley, M. Hunt, G, VVanner, W. Hampe, G. Kell, manager. N the fall when the call of the pigskin was in the air, approximately fifty of the braver members of the school responded to coach Wertacnik's announcement for early fall practice. All sorts of vigorous exercises and calisthenics were employed, and fundamen- tals were taught so that the boys would be immuned against injury in the scrimmages that were to follow. Competitive games and speed races aided in building vitality and physical condition of the players, and, at the end of the day, the locker room was enveloped in the smell of liniment and other cure-alls for sore muscles, aching backs, and bruises. The day eventually arrived when equipment was given out which meant that final team selections had been made. Through the pro- cess of elimination, eleven of the more competent members of the squad were selected as the varsity. The earlier part of each practice period was spent in the usual exercising to loosen up tight, sore muscles. Then followed the painstaking task of teaching the various plays. The coaches put all their strategy into these com- binations so that our team could meet their opponents with a variety of power plays and aerial attacks. All went well with the simpler types of plays, but the complicated ones required more patience and more drill. The squad really learned to believe the old adage, Practice makes perfect? Fate and misfortune were with the squad from the start, how- ever. Broken bones, serious cuts, bumps, and bruises constituted the nature of the injuries which kept nearly half of the regulars on the bench 5 and, as a result of these detriments and a serious accident, the season was brought prematurely to a close. The team, in spite of injuries, split their first four encounters-two wins, and likewise, two defeats, nevertheless, a tribute must be paid to these boys who fought so valiantly through a jinx season for their dear old alma mater. l79l Y mi 'S' vi f , ' if J . ff . , , N 'M wst . zrfgffiia , X-Yv. H xt 31:1 H. Ka-v- FW , ,, ,T ,' ffzvlf sig' f audi-17' - , 13' ' . 'Q ,,.', 37 ' , , f 'T 'tr vw.-: 1 . , 5 ,. v.,a,.,,,1it ,Q H It 1 ,ae iiaicf. P 1: -f 9'f! f'S 1' ,'3 f' , ., ,, ,k cv -' - - N ,xf.,.- 'K .V- ,.1-fw rf..,,5 -f- , mia, JOHN C. WEICHEL Line Coach EPTEMBER! Spiraling footballs, cheering crowds, flying colors, crisp, cool air-this was beyond a doubt the perfect atmosphere for an opening encounter. The shrill noise of the refereefs whistle suddenly broke through the low murmur of the crowdg a loud cheer echoed above as the kicker's toe met the pigskin, inaugurating the season. With the tenseness of those opening moments gone, the Blue and Gold went about their task with only one thought in mind-victory. This was more fully realized when, after an uninter- rupted march up the Held in the first quarter, Connors riHed a pass into the waiting arms of Oakley who struggled across the 100 yard stripe to make the score six to nothing. In the third quarter, the Golden Avalanche again started on its way when Morgan recovered a Zelie fumble which led to another touchdown. Shortly after the second score, the opponents tallied. In the fourth quarter, Palm scored on a perfectly executed reverse with Faulkner supply- ing the extra point to make the count nineteen for the home-towners. Zelienople again score, and in a pile-up just after the touchdown, Pat Morgan, the consistent right end, seriously in- jured his left arm. Fate had struck at the begin- ning of a very brilliant career. The encounter ended with 19 for AVALON, and 12 for Zelienople. The following week, the somewhat down-spi- rited and bedragglcd AVALON team suffered its first setback of the season at the hands of Beaverg the final score was 12-0. New equipment was given out at this game, but even those uniforms couldn't restore the old fight that was so promi- nent in that first game. The first half of the fracas was evenly matched, but the stronger Beaver team came out to score l80l early in the third period. An AVALON kick was blocked, and the opponents had no trouble in making the score twelve to nothing. The day of the much talked of game with Ben Avon finally arrived, and the Blue and Gold de- cisively trounced their high-spirited neighbors to the tune of 18-7. The dauntless Ben Avon team pushed past the AXVALON defense and scored in the early part of the game. Time after time the Blue and Gold pushed the pigskin within scoring distance of their opponents' goal only to be re- pulsed by a strong forward wall. In the second quarter Palm scored for the locals' first tally. The first half ended with the Grey and Red lead- ing seven to six. After a brief rest at the intermission, an in- spired and rejuvenated, :IYALOX team began galloping toward the Ben Avon goal line. Palm started the festivities by running behind perfect interference sixty-five yards for a touchdown. The try for the extra point was again futile. The lead of one touchdown did not satisfy the golden warriors, and they proceeded to run amuck at the expense of their neighborly rivals. At the close of the third period, the Blue and Gold were once more within the shadows of their opponents' goal posts. The final score came in the last period when Hope intercepted an opponent's lateral and ad- ded six more points to the score. The game with Shaler proved to be very dis- appointing to the Av,-xLox followers. In less than five minutes, Shaler took coninizind of the game, marching straight down the field on power plays. Proving to be the superior team with their invulnerable defense, Shaler garnered twen- ty-six points before the final whistle blew. - -- .2 AVALON IN ACTION URBEN ' ' ' Tall, blonde tackle playing his first year of football. Showed worth in the Ben Avon game by tearing up the opponents' line. FAULKNER ' ' ' Was the blocking back and had the tough job of backing up the line. MAUKCJNEN ' ' ' Fats ' ' A capable guard who plugged up holes in the enemy's line. PIUNT ' ' ' Played his first year of football with AVALON. He rarely had a chance to show his real worth. SLAsoR ' ' ' A hard-hitting guard who opened the way for many gains. His intrepid spirit in- spired the whole team. IQENNEDY ' ' ' Tall, fleet-footed Scotchman who kept many an opponent from gaining ground through his side of the line. SCHMIDT ' ' ' A quiet and easy going new- comer whose pigskin abilities were instantly no- ticed by the coaches. HUGHES ' ' ' The iron-man of the team. Played through the season without an injury. PALM ' ' ' Donnie, the hard-driving full- back and the greatest ground gainer for the Av- ALONITES. BRICE ' ' ' Kept many opponents at bay with his superior punting, and his alertness and quick- ness made him a very good defensive man. OAKLEY ' ' ' Beezer, junior end who special- ized in getting down under punts. CONNORS ' ' ' The cool, brainy quarterback whose power and speed were inconceivable in so light a man. MORGAN ' ' ' The red-headed, pass-snaring end. Suffered a serious arm injury in the Zelien- ople game and was idle for the rest of the season. 9fDcccascd October 12, 1937 Pls 8 URBEN FAULKNER NIAUKENOY HUNT SLA-SOR KENNEDY SCHMII T HUKQI-IES PALM BEIGE OAK!-EX CONNER5 ' -S 'C - X74 Mgr: 5gifp'Qg,3,:,Q,aj,5g,5, K jfkgiifjxiftyz - X 5 ig J . we Q 1 -'pi-ff. x N, if I- ig-Lg S' .3595 1. is 'fini ' :A A T I Q N ? ' f 4331512 9754 WHQEEZ? 593 63 F Jfvgrsflsggimz. qv, , ggi 552' gg., A.: 2' ' 5:11 ' ,if ,f Lf. 'X 'f . . 5'-'fl,,- rffE'1'gf5 , ,f-,, 'g1',J'-ll: ffrdlrlf g n1y?7'ic,f3 f CONC E NTRATION , .'iy:3?5:L51fj3225 ' '-fff..-gl -- Q E F Wn.1.IAM F. Rumi Coach HINY, gold satin suits on the backs of the AVALON players were destined to reflect the light from a brilliant basketball season, even though when Mr. Rugh, the new cage mentor, issued a call for candidates for basketball, he found that he had no lettermen around which to build his quintette. The squad fared well, winning fifteen out of twenty-two games, six of which were in our league. Getting off to a flying start, the Blue and Gold took the first seven games, but during the league season they didn't do as well as was expected. Hard fought victories over Shaler, Oliver, Shadyside Academy, Aspin- wall, and a double victory over Clark stretched the chain of victories to seven before Shaler stepped in and stopped the winning stride and the chances of an undefeated pre-league season. The league opened with Sewickley copping the contest in a very poorly played encounter. The next six contests with Ben Avon, lllest View, Leetsdale, Neville, Edgewood, and Bellevue were evenly split, with AVALON taking the first three. The game with our neighborly rival was very exciting with both teams fighting relentlessly, but the game ended with the Blue and Gold trailing by four points. After a hard fought battle with Sewickley, AVALON emerged victorious, starting the second leg of their journey with promising results. Victories over Ben Avon and West View followed, but a highly touted Leetsdale team proved to be too much for the AVALONITES. Vengeance was obtained from Edgewood and Neville via decisive trouncings. The townsfolk were quite disappointed when Bellevue defeated the home team and annihilated all chances of winning the Lion's Club cup. Harry Conners struggles with his op- ponent for the toss-up. 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YOUNG ' ' ' Ajunioroarrying number 12 on hisjersey ' ' ' Saw little action, but his fight inspired all ' ' ' Was an excellent marksman. lwl utr bc ry, I r ifu r Conncr 111211111 r11'Ll1': llopi-, lrlllglivs. - --- .9 . , ,. f ' g., '.,f' J'-fgif-1 - . . , 41 ' z-e y. 1-c,...p.1-. fs-1211.1-'-Q . . f' .V ' -'M Q-.-1-Lxnilxg,-.1 - 6,23 'L 'Aifffflf cranial?-A-.91 . 'e Ke- -ef:-,i.-. eff. ..IrAJF'm925.'a'.' 'xg -. 1-Q..-F Q12-J t aff.fr:--ffe.s-mia-M ef:.z.s.,.5-J. : ,U Jr ,ffl gf'-.. ,fl ,-.1-,t-tl.. 2. -1,1 sv-5 t- L f. 1: : ' 3:'g 3. if in gi! :ggx.1 afQ5i:'i3 rs-5 a J. Q . . lf- ,n,-.JJ Af- 4---,LY p'?.'.,' pig' i -. 14, , 1,,,. I, .sl - g.- , .gg -1,5114 - -ff wg, 1-fs- i Pe --ZFf 'f'E15395 'f VH'?5i -55'55-'F 3 ..-..- - s - s s ,.-ga . ,..',-.- 1 safe- . -.i '+ -' -'Li-Stix: ,iam r 'V -7:fT:.1 f-,JQQF '5C,Zlfi?i.3F'ff ' -Qui fe f'4i.77.- . . - tori 9 'W ' 'O F' KK eserve squad report to gym for practice to- night. Preliminary game at 7 :15. Such an- nouncements brought a large group of hopeful boys out for the annual reserve basketball prac- tice, and after several cuts had been adminis- tered, the number dwindled until only the more talented cagers were left. Often they were seen on the floor just a few minutes after classes were Facts and Figures Avalon. .. ...14 Leetsdale. .. . . .. Avalon. . . . . .25 Neville Township Avalon. . . . , .16 Edgewood. . . . . Avalon. . . , . .23 Bellevue. . . . Avalon. .. .. .19 Leetsdale. . . . . . . Avalon. . , . . .23 Neville Township Avalon. . . . . .16 Edgewood. . . . . . Avalon. . . . . .22 Bellevue. . . . F1'?'.Yf 1'ow,lefllo7'igh!: G. Betcher, C. Andrews, J. Burns, J. Second row: D. Burland, fnauager, C. Gassner, R. Fuerst, Co VV. Hampe, manager. Kelly, L. Vita, D. Hope. ach Dean, XV. jenkins, R. Osborne. dismissed. Fundamentals were taught first, then methods of shooting and passing, and lastly, various types of offenses and defenses. Under Mr. Deanls guidance, the yearlings breezed through a rather successful season amas- sing a total of ten victories to eight defeats. As the majority of the squad was made up of the younger members of the school, there were sev- eral times when they found themselves confront- ed with teams entirely out of their class, how- ever, they weathered the defeats, and in spite of all obstacles, came out in great style. The season started off with a t'bang,'l and the team boasted of five successive victories. Clark, Shaler, Emsworth Y , and Shadyside Academy l34l were the victims of the onslaught. The second game with Clark was more exciting than the first, nevertheless, the Blue and Gold still came out on top. Depressing defeats by Aspinwall and Shaler ended the winning streak. Two well- deserved victories were snatched from Neville, and two wins over West View and one over the C'enturies concluded the long string of triumphs. The league games proved too much for the AVA- LON aggregation, as Edgewood, Leetsdale, and our friendly rival, Bellevue, took dual victories. Excellent material developed out of this congenial group-Betcher's dead-eye shots. Kelleyys fight, and Gassner's floor work several times turned inevitable defeats into victories. Facts and Figures Q . . Won Lost Seniors ..., 6 0 Juniors .... 2 4 Sophomores. . . 4 2 Freshmen. . . . 0 6 With the memories of the hockey and volley- ball season quickly fading away, a group of en- thusiastic athletes watched the bulletin board which kept the girls informed of the opening of basketball season. The familiar thud of bounc- ing balls, the swishing nets, and the constant shrieks of the excited participants signified the beginning of the season of the great in-door sport. In Miss Stern's athletic program belonged the task of supervising and coaching intramural basketball games. Practice was held either dur- ing gym classes or after schoolg and when the time came for the lassies to put their acquired knowledge to work, they found themselves well drilled in the techniques of the game. After several eliminations the most skilled girls were selected for the sextet to represent each class. Every girl had her chance to shine, 0 I 9 ..f-:fa ef... . . l .- 31-5'.a.s .f 9- A D ' ug: I I r S .r gm iz,-jkzygvgi Q ai, tl' PH Lira. I' 'ij L Ty 9 .g1EJj:1,g-'fry 1-.55 'V LV f 4 J ' 'U'-4 is mv.,-' f' N .-...:,e'1? 9 52- .sf-iff. - K s Q F .Y 4 Jak 11,-ms Jlks -5 1 fafia .-fe - - Q ,faffg-'fir , .- . ef' fg - f - fe-5.-,Y - -C f .. ,S I ..,,, , .ery fl ff -.- - -I' tl' f :Q- Q. V r ' 1' '-zz' --'if' 'IM' - Yi-.123 i i- ' ies 4 fav .fig-Q N 3':niHs,3gE52Qg,3 155, lag..-In .ruff 3:55 , A-,H - 5-sg, I -w,, .i.5.q. r g-5 ,-gaqvi.. ,Y ' - ' . 1 --' .I . , -ff ,,.,g, U N Y,,L:,gf .1 V, ,ij il... L - 5 If ii f' .- -e'f2fTfe'-f either on the basketball floor or in the class cheer- ing sections. The somewhat forgotten competi- tive spirit was revived, and the girls fought hard to gain supremacy and win greater glories for their teams. However, though the spirit of keen rivalry existed, good clean fun was enjoyed by all. The infallible seniors again dominated the court as they carried away the school champion- ship with four victories and no defeats. Their perpetual spank, coupled with their courage and sportsmanship, rated them as one of the best groups of senior girls to be graduated from the athletic department. r llhe sophomores, surprisingly, had more wins in the victory column than did the juniors, while the freshmen, as traditionally placed, were at the end of the list because of their lack of experience. The basketball season lived in the Ill0lll0I'l0S of all the girls as an enjoyable sport, and to the seniors, it was another in a long string of victories -they were all-sport champions for three years. Lcf! Io righl: T. Cronk, l. Christian, M. Toomey, B. Goughler, F. Graham, D. i jaehne, Coach Stern, M. Sharp, 1 E. Black, H. Randolph, D. ' Schallack, E. Wilson, M. Rich- ards. 85 l . lifgQ?'5iif3i:siQlffri, . -, 2 l Y L- - ' . -My-' A :3.,+l3..3'7. AJM5lg'H Y ' 55,4 H ,, fd ,Fir-1 . 4 . . r , . fftf 4-M.,. f+5a:, . 5 .Ja .:,-2'g-55':,:.5 Lia... ni.-.g3ms3:.5xr8'4yqr s,Q ring. f as-.. a3'2?1'F'zgF !fQPA Ei f'5. 9j'5u1i':f:,Qui . 1-Qxfff -. ..-x.-',.' - z':, 5-:v'.-','- . , L 'Un was 'H 'fr .T .. -N .fu-1:2-la:-5555? 5- I fH'g4..:'..,'..:J-.' -.ez-, 1-za Grier -an-r lf'-r ' T - if 1- , Q., Cvqf? gf if 3ffi713...fT1?ffi Q.. T i te m e n 'c OCKEY tonightlw This familiar phrase echoed through the halls ofthe Senior High School into the anxious, waiting hearts of every girl. Promptly after school, the girls filed down to the locker room and quickly dressed for action. The crisp fall air, the keen competitive interest, and the willingness to participate, all made hock- ey the most important and exciting fall sport for girls. Having elected managers and captains, and, having received extensive training, battalions of girls heavily armed with shin guards and hockey sticks paraded out to the field of battle and tan- gled in friendly competition until one group em- erged victorious. Shouts of ecstasy and swinging of sticks designated when a game was over. The seniors continued their laudable chain of victories by adding another undefeated season to the two previous ones that had accumulated in the long strife for perfect supremacy. The competition between the juniors and the sophomores was very keen, and both teams fin- ished with two wins and one defeat. To the freshmen, the game was still new, and they were stupefied by the dexterity shown by their super- Facts and Figures 0 0 0 Won Lost Seniors. . . . . .3 0 Juniors ..... . . .2 1 Sophomores ......, 2 1 Freshmen .... . . .O 3 iors in handling the unruly little ball. An unusual spirit of enthusiasm was prevalent, for several of the contests were played under very unfavorable conditions, but the inclement weath- er and the muddy field only added to the excite- ment and pleasure derived from the game. Sev- eral weeks of rain left the field in a slimy mass of soft mud, and quite an amusing time resulted as everyone, covered from head to foot with mud, fought wildly to get the ball down to their re- spective goals. Every game was furiously played, and the spirit of rivalry was Very keen in each contest. Its attraction for the athletically inclined girls can be attributed to the fact that it is an out- door game, and that it provides pure, wholesome exercise for its participants. Let! lo rzghl: M. Stark, lc. birianni, A. Heyl, E. Hunter, M.St11rk, F. Bogodek, J. Cosentino, B. XYnlnisley, E. Dripps, .X. Hirsch, G. Niggel, G. Adams, D. Licbold, B. Cline, M. Harnian, D. Frev. Facts and Figures 0 Q 0 Won Lost Freshmen. .. . . . .1 5 Sophomores ....... 4 2 Juniors ..... .... 1 5 Seniors .... .... 6 0 Hours of laughter, shuffling feet, inter- mingling of voices and whistles-all these characterized the atmosphere which surrounded the gymnasium when the girls started another volleyball match. Volleyball slowly but surely made its way to great popularity in A. H. S.5 and because of its simplicity, everyone could play it without feeling inferior to those more athletieally inclined. The chief objective is to hit the ball over the net, coached Miss Stern. Don't hit the net with your hands. Don't hit the ball twice in succession. Don't step over the red line. These were some of the many 'fdo's and don'ts that the coach tried to impress upon the minds of her proteges. .',,55'f:fTE-'flgkg V. V Ax.. Q. V 2- '91 ,!'ChgA ,mv-aj,-,g ,711- Z, 9 4555, l4'fJY 1 'Q' 4 '-.2 .- -- ff-X' Z .T-f+f.fg--we.. A V , 1. ff 'A A mfif?'i2U1f' G C.'L,f r f' I-4 .9-I:-fr ' . . mr :lie vw .J .-earn.:-'-r: e ' in-e he-:,..f...a . A gi,-,,K1.5 'dQ,.aJ.Q in v 3 .ix sq Ii: ,RJ ' . !1i.- V .- 7' , '- 1' I V3.2 ' f,,':. G pre-,si ,iZ1.:.-5214515 .fsiixyigj 1- 1-.5351-5 , -3 - gsm, f: 7 -' 'Iac :ff 23 L1 as-4,5524 - JL , 04 mu? 4, 'P .' . I -'Q '.',. J '.. if :e ' 311.1- grzyiin. A, 5-, ,fs skit.. ,114 1-LAP, nj 'g Leg-.5?.1 . 5.2511 hrs - .1Ef'fWw:' ' L 50' . 11-.YJ . - V .An geai-1'-ff-efvffk, ,J Q ...Zip- , . f. 1 . ,QW 1+ r ,-ft, ',- ,nf A .-,,fx,f,, - ' 'estf - - ffffreates Competition The merry-making was staged every Tuesday and Friday after schoolg and after limbering up a bit, the girls engaged in a fast series of games. There were twelve players to each team , as the gym classes were so large, everyone had to be accommodated. Because of the large turnout, two teams were selected from each class. The seniors again out-classed all others, yet they were forced to exert their most ardent efforts to maintain supremacy on the court. They were the all-round champs and ran off with all the laurels including basketball, volleyball, and hock- ey of past seasons. The juniors and sophomores were more evenly matched than the other teams, and because of this, their games were carried on with a keener rivalry. The freshmen were com- pletely out-classed in the tournamentg however, more can be expected of them next year. Miss Stern usually refereed the contests which lasted about 20 minutes. After experiencing a taste of either victory or defeat, both rejoicing and grieving teams returned to the locker room for a cool, refreshing shower. First row, Zqfl lo right: G. Brink, A Agnew, D. Lanahan, E. Stitt, J. Cape tan, J. Schmidt. Second row: R, Roehrig, R. Haekbarth, P. Reilly, E. Campbell, G. Seitz, M Owens, R. Dietels. l37l The ancient sport of archery. ' ' ' A football hero, Pat Morgan. ' ' ' The stick changes hands in a relay race,p1f'fj.p plXTcC.andless, basket- ball nlanagelpl-T f l'7BeiiterQluelienertftirne, Doug. ' ' ' Izzyclears trlurgbarf VF 5 lHar1'y.lXIoo1'e, basketball manager. ' a' V AVALON girls enjoy ping pong, - r 7 Mr. Pcrley presents trophy to the May Queen. ' ' ' A tense rnonxent Pat is carried off the fleld. ' ' ' A perfect ann. ' ' ' Marion Frey, 1937 lVIay Queen. ' ' ' The end of a long, hard race. ' ' ' Pleased spectators leave the track meet l33l K... Book Five FRIENDS, CLUBS, DANCES, SPORTS, AND STUDIES-ALL FILL THE SCHOOL YEAR VVITH INTEREST FOR EVERY INDIVIDUAL, AND FORM A LASTING PICTURE OF HAPPY HOURS SPENT TOGETHER. mam! 3- SH ff fffmff if , , iff JE.. 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Maybe it was because everyone remembered what school was really like that there were so many smiling faces. From A B Cys to X Y Z's-that was the homeroom class- ification that confronted the students when they returned to dear old A.H.S. ' ' ' Miss Morse, Miss Whieldon, and Mr. Rugh were welcomed as new members of the faculty ' ' ' Student Council organized and elected Bert McCandless to lead it through the year ' ' ' Paul Cost and Dick Fuerst were appointed to assist John Craig and James Ryan, the veteran cheer- leaders ' ' ' AVALON defeated Zelienople 19-12 ' ' ' Tom Tesla came through by winning the presidency of the senior class, Elliot Young won the responsible position of leading the Juniors through their biggest year 5 while the sophomores chose Charles Liddell as their leader ' - - AVALON lost to Beaver in the second encounter of the year ' ' ' The first month of school ended with all the students still happy and contented to do a little work. October Ben Avon soon learned how good our team really was when they came out on the short end of an 18-7 score g never shall we forget that 65 yard dash for a touchdown by Donnie Palm, or that interception by Hope ' ' ' Girl Reserves chose their little sisters for the annual Little Sister Hike. A good time was had by all. ' ' ' The team was swamped by Shaler 26-0 in its fourth encounter ' ' ' Our school was shocked and greived when Jack Brice, a versatile sportsman, was fatally injured during an athletic event. ' ' ' The teachers were entertained by the VVomen's Club, and school was dismissed early ' ' ' Another break! A holiday! The teachers had to attend school for a day, and we were free to play ' ' ' Surprised and frightened, students were called on to make ten-minute externporaneous speeches in assembly. James Lowe won first prize with his oration on What Teachers of AVALON High School Need? ' ' ' Science Club braved a storm to visit the Riverview Park Observatory ' ' ' Hi-Y intro- duced a new feature, 'tBuddy Nightf' ' ' ' Basketball had a pre-season beginning as a result of the abandoned football schedule ' ' ' First six- weeks grade period ended, and little yellow cards decorated with bright blue and red were tremulously carried home ' ' ' Crafts Club members traveled to the Carnegie Museum to attend the International Art Exhibit. November Good News! The 1937 AVALON ANNUAL received All-American rating. And two days later it received Medalist rating. The whole school rejoiced. Five 'fAll-Americanst' in succession. ' ' ' The girls open- ed hockey season after three weeks of waiting for rainy weather to cease. ' ' ' Hi-Y boys entertained their best girls at the annual Hi-Y Date Night ' ' ' Mr. Rugh organized a new club for boys-the Triple A Club--the Ats standing for AVALON Athletic Association - - - Chester Smith, a teacher from Perry High School, won the student's acclaim by demonstrating his skill at archery, hitting the bull's eyes even through a paper suspended in front of the target. ' ' ' Another holiday! Armistice Day found many Avalonites in Pittsburgh viewing the parade ' - - 1921 l Annul 'HIIYI En Rm :5 wg w,1,M Ce t Scales a d medals are the awards of the ' AVALON ANNUAL. 1 .ff fa -.1-S-1-iff-1. M gl -2-'Il' ,s -.1 as ',5Q:'f.ij f k ,,.,.,,.f,,,V V gmgg . ,,,.'.-3, a-X' 9-: -A ,,.,- V- ,. -l-a,.rs A --.Af'-ffm. '1 5,1f-1-'J' wfif .f-K. imvf- ' ., ' V A M- J v.. .. . ,ffm ,Q Q 115,32 ,Q - 1 . ,- , . ,, 1, - L fkffls --gr?-Qs Sin , ---',q- rj? Bmtmuzxl Srhuluaizr llmia jxhiwllfhlilllll V , ,gs dg,'s5:.gg5g:3uef?:gg,.., 6,-Ragga 12, i.. t.,.',.i. 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A., ...J -. ,,,. . lx .J n,,,,.,..., ,f I ,V L A x f if r 1 n Reverend Hudnut entertained and instructed the student body when he spoke on the European situation ' ' ' Because they earned nine credits before their four years were completed, Isabel Christian, Dot Schallack, Marie Toomey, Thelma Cronk, Mary Sharp, Dot Jaehne, and Betty Black were awarded their letters before the end of the term ' ' ' The new Girl Reserve Club room was initiated after a shower was held to get all the necessary furniture ' ' ' The faculty team fell to defeat, and the varsity basketball team proved its superiority ' ' ' Girl Reserves held a tea dance in the gym to celebrate Thanksgiving vacation. December Girl Reserve held their annual impressive Recognition Service in the auditorium to initiate new members into the club ' ' ' AVALON,S quintet proved its ability by defeating Clark High in the first interscholastic game of the season by a 31-23 score ' ' ' Mr. Utreiner, a real G-man, spoke to the students, and told what is really required of federal detectives. ' ' ' Bad news once more! Report cards! Oh, well, a week or two isnlt such a long time to stay in at night ' ' ' The Hi-Y boys entertained the faculty at dinner at the YMCA. ' ' ' The thespians of the Senior Class presented a Well-known comedy Growing Pains. Charles Briigel, Betty Herrington, Isabel Christian, Bert McCandless, and Muriel Volk had important roles. ' ' ' Because the team came out on top in five games, Mr. Rugh showed his appreciation by treating the boys to a movie ' ' ' Wallace Briggs from Westminster College told the student body how two persons can tour Great Britian on bicycles for less than 35500. Pictures of his trip were shown to prove this fact ' ' ' On Monday before the Christmas Holidays, we found a bright, shimmering tree which filled the entire school with the Christmas spirit ' ' ' The annual Alumni Day was a great success, with a tea-dance and Hi-Y dinner rounding up a joyous day for old grads. Mrs. Roedellls windows were brightly decorated with gay Christmas scenes. ' ' ' A week of vacation followed during which students made resolutions only to break them. January Tampa, a famous magician, performed in assembly and even came down into the audience to teach the students some of his magic ' ' ' AVALON lost the first league basketball game to Shaler ' ' ' Dr. Bowman of the North Boroughs Lions Club presented the trophy which is to be given each l93l 1' f gi V 4 th' ma, 'L As, ,fry 4.r ,,: fgp. Ji 91 aff: ' 'N '5 if 545 , ,3f f'.5i'f,3 -,f 1-3. t. 5 ,, .. fm.: 11 ,j,r,f'f,- -f 'Z .J .- ff-ff'-L Y .UU .T sv!-3 -'E-3-, - sqm fsffafe-so V , . 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' 1, , ,av .- I .-ML iv, year to the champion basketball team of the three North Boroughs ' ' ' Avalonites were elated over the defeat of Ben Avon ' ' ' The S0Ph0m0T9 boys, dressed as girls, presented a style show to a hilarious audience ' ' ' The commercial law class visited the courthouse, and the following Saturday went through the county jail. The warden locked the girls in a cell to show them just how it feels ' ' ' Youth and Curtain Club presented an original play written by June Keller, a member of the organization ' ' ' AVALON High Girl Reserves were hostesses to G. R.. members from other cities at the annual Winter Conference, held this year in Pittsburgh ' ' ' Alas, alas! Exams already! Time to cram, and then resolve to study during the second semester ' ' ' Here's to a more studious second half! ' ' ' VVell, we lost to Bellevue a second time. All hope of getting the trophy this year was gone. February A new semester and a clean slate! Mr. Weichel's P.D. classes presented a mock murder trial. Judge McCandless had to use two gavels to keep the jury dignified, and the audience quiet ' ' ' The G.R.'s Suzie Q'd and t'Big Apple'd!' at their gala Valentine Dance in the gym ' ' ' Charles Briigel was awarded a watch and five dollars for his ine work in securing magazine subscriptions for the sound motion picture projector. Mr. Weichel's room was given a treat for turning in the most money on the last day of the campaign ' ' ' Dramatic Club presented the Lost Letter to the assembly group and later to the D.A.R.'s and the P.T.A. The play also was presented at Swickley for the annual exchange program ' ' ' The Junior's Rhythm Rendezvous was quite successful, and everyone enjoyed their presentation of The Gorilla. - ' ' Crafts Club attended the Pitts- burgh Art Exhibit ' ' ' Youth and Curtain Club held a theater party at the Art Cinema ' ' ' Hi-Y boys entertained their mothers at the regular Mother and Soni' banquet ' ' ' Leaders' Club initiated their greenies by making them carry members' books to and from classes, or tie shoe strings. Ma rch The campaign for ANNUAL subscriptions was opened. The posters in the hall were very unusual ' ' ' Room 19 presented two short plays in assemb- ly. Robert Way and James Lowe were perfect lrishmen ' ' ' Leaderls Club held a bake sale and sold every single cake ' ' ' Report cards once more and another six weeks, Seniors! ' ' ' The G. Rfs entertained Hi-Y boys at a box social. Every girl prepared a lunch, and the boys bid for them. Everyone came as a hobo ' ' ' Commercial Club visited the Business Training College and learned what business expects of its workers ' ' ' A special bus carried the school scientists to Neville Island to visit the Suburban Water Company. The boys were taken below the river bed to see where we really get our water ' ' ' lVIary Sharp, Isabel Christian, Dot Schallaek, Mary Jane Richards, and Thelma Cronk attended a play dayu at Mt. Lebanon High school ' ' ' Dfzrid Cloppcilficld was presented by the Dramatic Club, and Student Council took charge of the advertising. VVilber Henderson and Howard England had the leads. !94l or Ir gn, A,. M Calendar ol: Events Cheerleaders Richard Fcurst, Jim Ryan, Paul Cost, and John Craig load the locomotive , . . Some of our ANNUAL staff en- gage in a littlc leap-frog. Tall Bill Frazier looks things over before the track meet . . . Miss Brenneman directs the taking of a picture while the photographer, editor, and a sales- man look on . . . Mary Sharp and Thelma Cronk display their track ribbons. The quartet, entertains between acts of plays . . . Marie Toomey and Mellma Evans wait, for the signal. .lim lilickcr and Charles Wicland control the scoreboard at thc lmaskctilnall game . . . Mr, lllcichcl Watches as the pliotogrraplicr takes Pat, Morpgaifs picture . . . Christian proudly displays tlircc rilvlwons he has won. Tlie track team smiles for the camera-man . . . Miss Stern poses some girls for a picture. J. Slasor, P. Cost, G, Niggel, and E. Hunter are snapped down at the Hold swimming hole . . . Mr. VVeiohel helps the football fellows pose for their pictures. p e Calendar of . Events Time out a football player gets medical attention . . . Miss Stern smiles for the birdie. Florence Dodds and Maxine Taylor sing to an appreciative audience . . . HHold it while I count four. The candid camera catches edi- tor Alberta Cotton as she goes after snapshots . . . Some Girl Reserves prepare for an hour of singing . . . Marion Crawford is seen at a football game. Maxine Taylor presides at a G. R. cabinet meeting . . . That's Esther Grifiith all dressed up for the snow. The seniors march into the audi- torium for Commencement. P. Morgan, R. Eck, J. Urben view the world from the window balcony . . . Some seniors get the news from the bulletin hoard . . . Dorothy Frey seems well-pleased with the outcome of the game. 4 F l96l lKpHl VVere you a victim of some April Fool prankster? ' ' ' The juniors presented Life Begins at Sixteen, with Joe Arthur and Claire Barnes in the leading roles ' - ' AVALON,S golfers formed a team and the AVALON Alumni were their first opponents ' ' ' A swing band in AVALON? No, just Swiekley entertaining us at the regular exchange program ' ' ' Discus throwing, pole vaulting, mile runs-Mr. Dean got his track team in shape for their spring meets. We hoped for lots of blue ribbons ' ' ' Jane Menold was elected the new Girl Reserve president. Congratulations, prexy ' ' ' The girls held a Vox Pop assembly program. fAay The grade school presented its delightful operetta ' ' ' The soph- omores were in the limelight at lastetheir first dance and party - ' ' Re- port cards once again. Oh, well, once more and the tale will be told ' ' ' Why did the seniors keep running into the library with worried frowns on their brows? Class Night plans had to be completed ' ' ' The juniors, meanwhile, made plans for the Prom ' ' ' Well, the seniors finished at last-exams over, and only Class Night and Commencement remaining to keep them around the school ' ' ' The second annual May Day track meet on May 6 was a great success. AVALON,S second May Queen reigned over the gala event ' ' ' Leader's Club traveled up to Bellevue for a Play Day Meet ' ' ' Seniors moved from their places to make room for the juniors, verdant freshmen bashfully marched into the sophomore section. ' ' ' Football letters were awarded to D. Kennedy, H. Connors, J. Urben, M. Hunt, J. Faulkner, P. Morgan, J. Brice, R. Hughes, D. Palm, E. Mauk- onen, J. Slasor, J. Hope, J. Morgan, E. Grubbs, W. Oakley, and G. Kell, manager. Congratulations, fellows! June At last, the long awaited month came ' ' ' The ANNUAL staff cele- brated the coming out of the 1938 AVALON ANNUAL by holding a banquet. ' ' ' Student Council said farewell to their duties by having an outing. Dramatic Club went with them ' ' ' The juniors and seniors, all in their finest clothes, danced at the Prom ' ' ' Seniors very solemnly attended Baccalaureate services ' ' ' Fun and frolicking for all when the Seniors entertained their parents and friends at Class Night ' ' ' The night of all nights-Commencement, and the seniors were seniors no more. Congra- tulations to the newest alumni! ' ' ' Elections for club presidents and desk cleaning was a sure sign that school was nearly over ' ' ' June 17, the last day of school and everybody was happy ' ' ' Good luck, everybody. See you when the old school bell rings again. l97l Vu.-' cv- 'V ' , f , ,vi-L':Cv'il 3'5Qf.'Y ' Qi' 4 1i.l'11f - Ly . - ff,.-asf fps Mfr , l L ,,2ilg,Jf 552 ifk if l Qtifiii l I i- Q'-Lb , 7: 1:2 fin E169-, 4 1 -.Sh .. M ' 1 -I-Q -:bk '-,'4? ' :' ' 2 -e.-ny ire? 2. -.fffiq -S we 5-4H:!f-iff,-5 Q, - --leur 0,57-i!1.?:.'?,:5 :.: ff, - v,vf'2k'i'L- fa'-5T':?'ff 'iR!!I!0h- vb-:e n' P-'Rf ff ' Ji A-iflbix-1 i1 :2iff7.'V'-?5 '!fi'!1?4! 'gQ . g ,115 ' gafawa rif:'5eYu-.::,14E'Em f2r -afldr. s fi?-s f -1-me 32- .Aa -- --.freavgagvi e 31.13 seg-Qi -1- e, X , , i s .2,ye,,gO'i' - wreak- -,.- ff--. L .1 Q-, ,,V,i-3.3, A, ,mga , digg .JI ,,,,r,- 1 4 'J-3 .,C?ffE,gLagr,g:ff, '51 ,if.,32i Eff! j M, -5 ,QL g--'- R..--fy ,J Q., png. ' .- . ,,1g1L'g,,, ' ' ff :4.JQ,'fC.1s2ijr5Q , Bus: ness Aeberli, William A., Co. ......... . . Avalon Bank. ...,........ . . Avalon Electric dz Hardware Shop. . Avalon Parent-Teacher Association.. Avalon Pharmacy .......... .,..... Avalon Woman's Club. . . Bellevue Market ............ ...... Bellevue Savings dz Trust Co.. Bellevue Pharmacy ......... Ben Avon Lumber Co.. . . Betcher Funeral Home ..... Biesel, Clifford E. ..... . Bishop Shoe Co. ..... . Boyd Business College ....... Brandt Funeral Home, H. P.. Business Training College .... Central Market ......... Conley's School, Miss .... Cookuhn Tea Room ....., Crescent Studio ............ Cray Brothers Funeral Home. Consentino's Shoe Repair .....,.... Daugherty's Funeral Home, E. T... . Desso's Market ..... .............. Duffs-Iron City College ..... Duquesne University ...,. Eneix, Don ................ Emsworth Motor Company. . Ferguson, J. M. ............ . Fort Pitt Typewriter Co., . . Frew, James G. ........ . Frishkorn's Floral ........... Gift and Smoke Shop, The ......... Grace Martin's School ..,... Graff Brothers ......... Gray Printing Co. ...... . Hinkel, F. C. and Bros. .... . Homer's Barber Shop .... ' Directory 98 Hugli, R. .,........ . Kimmel's Grocery ..... Knell, Louis and Son .... Lebro Drug Store ..... Logan, Eric B. ........ . Lucille's Beauty Shoppe ...., Maierls Hairdressing.. . . Mandl's ................. Masonic Hall Barbershop .... Mather Jewelry Store ..... Maxon Tire Service ......... McDonald, A. YV. 8: Sons ..... McGinnis, Ralph ........... McKowan-Carnes Co., Inc.. . . Monda's, T. A. ............. . Morris Business School, Robert ..... Mura Shoe Store ........ .... Nannals Garage ........ Nichol's Chocolate Shop .... Parker Chevrolet ....... Patrons' Page ............ Penn General Supply Co.. . . . Pinkerton's School, Mrs. .... . Pontiac Engraving Co.. . . . Reickls ................ Royal Typewriter Co.. . . Rohrman, George V.. . . . Schatzman's ........... Suburban Printing Co.. . . . Tejan Coal Supply Co.. . . . Thomas Thomas, Jeweler. . . . Tobin's ................. University of Pittsburgh ..... Volkwein's ............. Y.M.C.A...... Young Brothers. . . Young, Frank N.. . . . 111 108 99 109 104 109 99 109 106 111 99 104 111 109 109 102 107 107 100 109 110 100 103 112 111 11-1 107 106 100 99 100 107 103 107 106 104 104 Tejan Coal 84 Supply Company CHAMPION and Panhandle seam coals, NEVILLE COKE, Disco and Connellsville 48-hour Coke, Cinders and Slag Yard and Oflice at Emsworth P. R. R. Station SOLID FUEL FOR SOLID COMFORT LINDEN 5250 LINDEN 5251 CONGRATULATIONS TO CLASS or 1938 We Are Anxious to Serve You In Your Future Needs House Furnishings, Tools, Cutlery and Glass Louis Knell 84 Son 511 Lincoln Avenue BELLEVUE Llnden 6500-1 We Deliver 1 l Wlaiefz s Haifadfzessefzs 7115 Church Avenue BEN AVON, PA. Phone Linden 3225 Central Market NIEATS, GRCJCERIES, AND Maxon Tire Service Your Neighborhood Station General Tires-Willard Batteries PRODUCE 3901 CALIFORNIA AVENUE No. 14 California Avenue North blde' Plttsburgh Linden 6504 AVALON, PA. HCALL NIAXON FOR ACTION Llnden 3224 AMBULANCE CHAIRS H. P. Brandt Funeral Home RICHARD S. BRANDT, Director PERRYSVILLE, PA. WE PERRY 2 ROYAL PORTABLES As Low As 31.00 Down You can easily own the new A'Toueh Controlu Royal-finest of the home size typewriters. Come in today and try it! Underwoods, Coronas and Remingtons Too! SHILLING Bnos. Fort Pitt Typewriter Company Llnden 8955 NichoI's Chocolate Shop INCORPORATED OUR OWN I-IoME AIADE CANDY, ICE CREAM, AND LIGHT LUNCHES 601 Lincoln Avenue BELLEVUE, PA. 644 Liberty Avenue ATlantic 8320 COMPLIMENTS or Penn General Supply Co. 101 Market Street Suburban Printing Company Llnden 7200 PRINTERS - - - PUBLISHERS 534 Lincoln Avenue BELLEVUE, PA. PITTSBURGH, PA. Grant 2770 GIFTS FOR GRADUATION HoMAs Tl-loMA JEWELER 545 Lincoln Avenue Open Evenings Llnden 2062 XVQJALI I me ' , Ben Avon Lumber Co. 'fm R. H. DIETERLE, Manager KX , Lumber and Mlll Work Phone Llnden 1323 Ben Avon, Pa, Commencement ays ....... THE DAY IS NEAR VVHEN YOU SENIORS WILL STEP OUT OF THE HIGH SCHOOL HALLS INTO THE BIG BATTLE OF LIFE. INIAY NVE, AT THIS TIME, NVISH YOU GODSPEED AND ALL SUC- CESS IN THE XVORK AHEAD OF YOU? AME HAVE COUNTED YOU AMONG OUR FRIENDS DURING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL DAYS AND NOVV WE WANT YOU TO KNOVV THAT IT VVILI, BE OUR AIM TO CO-OPERATE WITH YOU XVIlOI,IC-IIEAR'I'EDLY IN TIIE DAYS TO COME. VVIIETIIER YOU ARE BOUND FOR COLLEGE OR FOR THE HUSINESS WORLD, THIS BANK IS INTERESTED IN YOUR PLANS. GIVE US THE CHANCE TO SERVE YOU IN THE YEARS AHEAD! fl f GMR4 0 Y' 0 tn Di 05 5 Q 1565 . f fit' 1 5 MAQIMQCX g lzslanlzncl X 3 ua laqxv :ron I 2 x F X I '3'. S3 41EMBgF' AVA L 0 B A N Avalon, Pennsylvania Robert Morris School of Business Pittsburgh School of Accountancy Division Applied Business and Secretarial Science Division College Grade Courses Offered In AccoUN'rANcv AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION- Preparation for beginning and executive ac- counting positions in business. SECRETARIAL ScIENcEfTechnical and profes- sional training for the work performed by the private secretary, the secretarial assistant, the general stenographer. A descriptive bulletin will be issued upon request. Law and Finance Building ATlantic 0923 na SFf199f.iirE91ff'I'f?1f'fe n Secretarial cErHoungv7i6men 17916 ' I8 th f77oors-f?Qemzn Building .Wittsbu rgh. 994. GRACE MARTIN CORNELIUS Principal Atlantic-6309-6310 Cgcewfftzftinktigtyv CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRADUATES DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND LETTERS SCHOOL OF MUSIC-SCHOOL OF PHARMACY-SCHOOL OF LAVV GRADUATE SCHOOL-SCHOOL OF DRAMA-SCHOOL OF NURSING COLLEGE OF SCIENCE-SCHOOL OF EDUCATION ScHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION For Information Address the Registrar 801 BLUFF STREET GRANT 4635 SUMMER Day, 518.513 - scH ooL Righifwtifoo 7-Le guslness DAY OR NIG T ALL SUMMER 'mining college . . . CO-EDUCATIONAL-A NIODERN BUSINESS SCHOOL FOR AMBITIOUS HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES Fulton Building Pittsburgh, Pa. H New Classes JUNE and JULY Gregg Shorthand Typewriting Bookkeeping and Accounting Secretarial Training Review Finishing A RELIABLE SCHOOL 24 Successful Years in Pittsburgh Ideal location in Office Building BOYD BUSINESS COLLEGE Office Open Daily Get A Camlgg THIRD FLOOR BESSEMER BUILDING CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1938 Avalon Parent-Teachers Association BETTER SUCCESS IN LATER LIFE 99th YEAR WHETHER YOU coNTEIvIPLATE A BUSINESS OR PROFESSIONAL CAREER, BUSINESS TRAINING IS INDISPENSIBLE TO ITS SUCCESSFUL ACIIIEVEMENT DUFF'S IRON CITY COLLEGE 424 Duquesne Way-PITTSBURGH-Atlantic 4875-4876 Fully accredited by the National Association of Accredited Commercial Schools A school with a great past and a growing future University of Pittsburgh ADDRESS THE REGISTRAR Miss ConIey's School FOR YOUNG WOMEN SECRETARIAI, 6214 Walnut Street, E. E., PITTSBURGH, PA. Enrollment restricted to one hundred students with good preparatory records. FALL CLASSfSEPTEMBER 12 Mrs. Pinkerton's School Specializes in the Training of Secretaries A School that limits its enrollment and places its Graduates. Booklet upon request. Professsonal Building, 429 Penn Aveuue ATlantic 0414 Because . . . this book is bOund in a Molloy Made cover it will continue to be a source of Satisfaction to use throughout the years to come. A good book deserves a Molloy Made cover. The David .l. Molloy Plant 2857 N. Wlestern Avenue CHICAGO, ILLINOIS The Avalon Woman's Club A. W. McDONALD 84 SONS FUNERAL DIRECTORS FUNERAL HOME 529 CALIFORNIA AVENUE AVALON, PA. Llnden 4793 COMPLIMENTS OF Cray Brothers Co. FUNERAL HOME W. C. Allison, Manager BELLEVUE Eric B. Logan Fire and Auto Insurance AVALON, PA. Graduate Of ClaSS Of 1910 REAL ESTATE IS MY BUSINESS Frank N. Young Can I Be Of Service tO YOu? CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1938 Phone: Llnden 4288 Avalon Electric and Hardware Shop ELECTRIC APPLIANCES G. E. and Easy Washers and Ironers-Refrigerators Electric Service : :Repairing 100 California Avenue E. R. SCHNEIDER, Manager DESSO'S HCOMPLETE FOOD lWARKETH Cleveland and Florence Avenue AVALON, PA. Llnden 0735A94l6 Young Brothers FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE Renshaw Building PITTSBURGH, PA. Telephone: Grant 6217 Let uS take care Of your insurance Troublesxour rates are better. HERFF-J ONES CO. CLINT W, LEE CQ, CLASS RINGS AND CLUB PINS DISTINCTIVE DIPLQMAS DON ENEIX Union Trust Building PITTSBURGH, PA. ATLANTIC 0384 E. R. MOORE CO. COMMENCEMENT INVITATIONS CAPS AND GOWNS MEDALS AND TROPHIES William A. Aeberli Co. FAMHX 2252 Bellevue Market FUNERAL DIRECTORS LINCOLN AT SPRAGUE TVIODERN CHAPEL Linden 6100 East North Avenue at Sandusky Street N, S., PITTSBURGH, PA. Stal' Shoe Repair Bellevue Pharmacy C. COSENTINO, Prop. I I A 320 Birmingham Avenue 571 Lmco H Venue AVALON, PA. BELLEVUE Our success depends on your satisfaction JOHN G- CAMPBELL, Prop. Trial Means a Satisfied Customer -All We Ask Is A Trial- Linden 2346 FRISHKORN'S FLOWERS CAREFULLY SELECTED-ARTISTICALLY ARRANGED PROPERLY DELIVERED 605 LINCOLN AVENUE Llnden 4724 BELLEVUE, PA.. MEMBER FLORISTYS TELEGRAPH DELIVERY ASSOCIATION G YOU GROW PHYSICALLY-Strong or Weak I. YOUR-Habits, Companions, Environment ARE GREAT INFLUENCES JUST As SURELY YoU GROXV SPIRITUALLY-Strong or Weak THROUGH THE SAME PROCESS IT Is EASY To GROW' STRONG AT The North Boroughs Branch Y. M. C. A. FOR QUALITY SIIOP AT Masonic Barber Lincoln and Meade 628 California Avenue BELLEVUE, PA, AVALON, PA. FIRST CLASS HAIRCUTTING Llnden 2970-1 George V. Rohrman The Best Things To Eat 6 California Avenue AvALoN, PA. AT Homer's Union Barber Shop 624 California Avenue HTHE CUSTOMERIS THE BOSS Nanna's Auto Service Republic Gas and Oil 540 California Avenue AVALON, PA. Llnden 9409 George Mura EXPERT SHOE REPAIRIN G Best Materials and Workmanship Also a Full Line of Children's Shoes 512 California Avenue AvALoN, PA. Direct Mail Service on Everything in MUSIC Musical Instruments PHONOGRAPH RECORDS VOLKWEIN'S 632-34 Liberty Avenue PITTSBURGH, PA. Phone ATlantic 1704 TOBIN'S DEANNA DURBIN DRESSES GIFTSSPRIZES-GREETING CARDS SCHOOL SUPPLIES 610 California Avenue Llnclen 1172 AVALON, PA VVITH BEST VVISHES FOR EVERY SUCCESS TO BE HAD To EVERY MEMBER OF THIS . . . GRADUATING CLASS HENRY L. BETCHER FUNERAL DIRECTOR lX lEMBER OF THE CLASS OF 1930 Avalon Pharmacy Herman F. Feick, Prop. 'AIT SERVES YoU RIGHTH The Rexall Store 606 California Avenue AvAI.oN, PA. At KimmeI's Grocery Store Birmingham Avenue AVALON, PA. It's Our Aim to Serve You VVith A Complete Line Of Foodstuffs. BEST VVISHES Bellevue Savings 84 Trust Company NIEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CoRPoRATIoN J. M. Ferguson BUS SERVICE Llnden 4445-J James G. Frew PRACTICAL PLUMBER 524 Lincoln Avenue BEN AvoN HEIGHTS Llnden 0232 BELLEVUE, PA Hudson 8 Phone Llnden 1854 R. W. BRUCE, Prop. Emsworth Motor Company SALES AND SERVICE Inspection Station No. 118 120 Ohio River Blvd., EMSXVORT Terraplane II, PA. Clifford E. Beisel Commercial Job Printer 327 S. Home Avenue AVALON, PA. COMPLIMENTS olf Lucilles Beauty Shoppe Buy At T. A. Monda's For Your Health DAILY FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES Free Delivery Llnden 4522 620 California Avenue AVALON, PA. For Better Baked Products MANDL' 630 CALIFORNIA AVENUE Llnden 1304 Lebro Drug Store GREETING CARDS 501 Lincoln Avenue BELLEVUE, PA. The 8 Sfnqke CUT RATE 603 Lincoln Avenue Prescriptions Filled with Scrutiny BELLEVUE, PA- Llnden 3000 Cheerful Delivery NEWS SMOKERS SUPPLIES Llnden 4700 ATlantic 6335 .I P- Parker Chevrolet, Inc. 616 Lincoln Avenue BELLEVUE, PGH., PA. DAY AND NIGHT SERVICE McKown-Carnes Co. DISTRIBUTORS OF School Supplies, Window Shades Sporting Goods 907 Penn Avenue PITTSBURGH, PA. P- fr - Joseph E. Baldridge D. D. S. , , f-- '14 SL COMPLIMENTS OF A Friend Brad Hunts' 0 rc hestra Dr. Paul S. 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Phone Atlantic 9630 ROYAL-WORLD'S N0. 1 TYPEWRITER Cm tsmunslu The flner maternal things of lzfe are made by a fusion of the baser elements of nature with human asplrauon whzch fmds ex presslon m superlor CRAFTSMANSHIP h1gh trlbute to human 1ntell1genee1s that man can take a plece of clav and make of lt a th1ng of beauty In all of the processes of th1s transformatlon there must be a gu1d1ng mmd that m1nd ltself 1S glllded by asp1rat1on Skllled hands alone cannot produce the h1gh est grade of pr1nt1ng There must be asp1r There must be a Comb1n'1t1on of natural talent knowledge ga1ned from experlenee and of Course the necessary tools livery prmter has these IH some degree The dnfferenee between pr1nters IS the degree IH wh1Ch they have them When they are pres ent 1n a hlgh degree they result 111 beaut1ful and useful pr1nt1ng The extent to wh1eh vxe have them has ga1ned for us a hlgh appre C1at1on among many patrons The Gray Pmnttng Co D1uLBozzs and Falls Creek, Pennsylldvanm Prmters of the Nineteen Thlrty eight Avalon Annual 0 if A . . . . . ation to do better what thousands do well. 7 7 , ' 0 0 0 THE GRAY PRINTING COMPANY D B Appreciation The staff of the nineteen hundred thirty-eight AYALON ANNUAL wishes to acknowl- edge a debt Of gratitude, and to express its sincere appreciation to members Of the faculty and student body, Without Whose help the completion Of this volume would have been almost impossible. Vile are especially grateful to Mr. Donald L. Young, of the Pontiac Engraving Company, to Mr. Harold T. Gray of the Gray Printing Company, and to Mr, Elmer Deglau of the Crescent Studio for their willing cooperation and helpful advice in the publishing of this the sixteenth volume of the AVALON ANNUAL u x i samba? ' 1937-38 erfffassociwm I938 Avalon Annual Staff Organization Editor . . . Business Manager . Literary Editor . Assistants . Photograph Editor ASsi.Sta1it.s . Assistant Business lllanagcr Salesman . . . Circulation Mfmager . Assistaint . . Artists . . T gp fats ALBERTA flO'1 I'0N . DONALD FEICK . . . . . Bl'1'1'TY l'iERRING'I'0N . ES'1'l-IER GRIEFITII, 'l'i1OMAs TESLA, lVIARTIlA JEAN STARK . . . . . STELLA CAPETAN . ESTHER HUN'IlER, FRANCES PARRY, MARY JANE RIcHARns, JOE ARTHUR . . . . . . JOHN CRAIG , VVARREN HAMPE, ELIZABETH BLACK, ISABEL C'HRIsTIAN, LORRAINE lX1ILLER ljOROTHY SCHALLACK, ELLIOTT YOUNG GEORGE HITCSHES . . . . . . LUCILLE FALCK . . . . . 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