Avalon High School - Annual Yearbook (Avalon, PA)

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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

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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

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