Copyright 1939 vclon High School ; ' I . - . I , I s , . 1,, I . I , l ' r i , A 1 1r : ' ' I e Vva 7? 4 w 3., V4 f . V N 13 .1' 1 w M x: w,' , f - f . n m 74 7:;j 7X xJHV I . 4; .5 ! 5L fut! 994,6 XXLfKJJJ jjq 1f ZVWM N , 4. 1 YOUTH FOR TOMORROW S E R A P E R P L O O H C S S V: A D O T WE SALUTE the faithful service and untiring efforts of one who for thirteen years has been practical arts instruc- tor at Avalon High School. in the classroom, his sympathetic nature encouraged numerous students; in activities, his enthusiasm and understanding helped many; in his personal life, his high ideals and splendid character were an inspiration to all with whom he came in contact. We, the Class oi1939, respectfully dedicate to Mr. Forrest H. Floyd the From the Filesn edition of the Avalon Annual. ...AND ANNOUNCE THAT THE FILES OF AVALON HIGH SCHOOL ARE OPEN FOR INSPECTION AND REVIEW. THEY HOLD THE RECORDS or SCHOLASTIC HONORS, EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, ATHLETIC ENCOUNTERS, AND SOCIAL EVENTS OF A YEAR RICH IN MEMORIES AND GRATIFYING IN ACHIEVEMENTS. THOSE WHO LOOK THROUGH THE REC- ORDS WITH us MAY AGAIN RE-EXPERIENCE THE JOYS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS WHICH HZE'LPED TO MOLD EACH STUDENT'S CHARACTER, MIND, AND BODY IN PREPARATION FOR THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TOMORROW INDEX TO AVALON FILES Personnel File-A scattering of small rectangular cards reveal the d ambitions of a laculty whose desire is to give each student command of all the fundamental principles that he can ade- care for himself. Activity FileeThe guides in the second dra er classify the school's extra-curricular program, each indicatin a worthwhile pursuit that will equip youth to make worthy us f their leisure time. Athletic FileeLarge manila folders call attention to a program hasizing good sportsmanship and fair play through wholesome 'ses which help to build healthy, active, sound bodies. Miscellaneous FilteThe bottom drawer ol the cabinet reveals the school at play, showing personalities and h0mies, events and achievements, all the details which add color to the m of a happy year. $$TZIOZ I-QI mnIOOr vmmeZZm... Irm DATA INTERESTED TEACHERS AND DEVOTED ADMINIS- TRATORS COMBINE THEIR EFFORTS TO PROVIDE EACH STUDENT WITH A BACKGROUND, RICH AND COM- PLETE, IN ORDER THAT HE MAY TAKE HIS PLACE IN SOCIETY. COMMAND OF FUNDAMENTAL PROCESSES BE- COMES THE NECESSARY GROUND WORK FOR VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTION, WHILE CIVIC EDUCATION PREPARES HIM TO ASSUME THE DUTIES OF CITIZENSHIP AND GIVES HIM BREADTH OF VISION AND UNBIASED VIEWPOINT SETH TODD PERLEV, Superintendent. Height; 5-8; Weight, 160,- Hair, gray-brown; Eyes, gray. Length of Service-Q4 years. Avalon High School Principal, January 1917-June 1917 Supervising-Principal, 1917-1937,- Superintendent, 1937. Education: Allegheny College, 8.3.; Graduate work at University of Pittsburgh. Organizations: Phi Gamma Delta, Phi Delta Kappa, Masonic Order, Lions Club. Mr. Perley does is a good reason for his actions, and the length of his service in con- nection with the Avalon school system in- dicates the conFidence placed in him by the community. To the seven members of the Board of Educa- tion the student body expresses whole-heartecl appreciation For their cooperation and sympa- thetic interest in student activities. Each mem- ber has his speciFiC duty and is a conscientious worker in Fultilling his office. Mr. R. E. Newlin, the president, presides at all meetings and is ex-oFFicio member of all committees. Mr. M. W. Daubenspeck is vice-president and serves on the property and Finance com- mittees. Mr. R. J. Barthelmeh, who is treasurer, is also chairman of the Special Tax Committee. Mr. J. P. Stedelorcl's main interest is the school property, and it is Mr. A. B. Golden who is chairman of the Supply Committee. Mr. D. A. Gunn has charge of the budget and is head of the Finance group. Dr. J. M. . TODD PERLEY scenes, busily directing- school allairs and actively engaging in community service organizations, is Mr. 5. Todd Perley, Superintendent of Schools. His comfortable oFlice, which reFlects his good taste and ideals For right living, is the clearing house lo hool problems. as a stern and ell n so e know him as a master rley is a MR. R. E. NEWLIN MR. M. w. DAUBENSPECK . . President Vice President conSIderate a executlv, and, what is more impo tant, med Mr. Perle , at the presnt t' e, is Secretary of ennsylvania. Also, he served as pre ., Western Pennsylvania State Education Association for two terms, and held the same oFFice in the North Boroughs Lion's Club. His well-rounded activities include an interest in all out-door sports. Mr. Perley is intensely interested in child welfare .-. work, and he is a real driver when it comes to rais- MRPJ'BARTHELMEH ing Funds for a worthy case. Behind everything Treasurer llol BOARD OF EDUCATION CHARLES ALLEN EVANS, High School Principal. Height, 6 ,- Weight,183; Hair, blondeiEyes, blue. Length of Service--14 years. Avalon High School teacher, September 1925; taught general science and biology,-1927-1998taughtbioiogy ancl physics;1998 High School Principal. Education: Marietta College, ABV- Muskingum College,- University of Pittsburgh, M.Ed. Organizations: Alpha Sigma Phi, North Boroughs Post116 American Legion. Mullen directs his energy toward schooi athletics. These citizens oi Avalon gener- ously devote their time to the direction of activities of the school. It is through their efforts that the school can boast of its modern iaciiities, because they are constantly on the alert to keep up with the ever-changing edu- cational standards. The one with whom the students find it necessary to make the most frequent contacts is Mr. Charles A. Evanss the principal at Avalon High School. , eet him every day in the class room as e teacne y' - but more at which ti e he came as teacher of neral science a biology. His hard good nature wo r him the p sition of principal a Few years . Visi ors to the oHice are frequently referred to him, and he is aiways willing to help them in any way he can. CHARLES A. EVANS , High School Principal He issues make-up and admit slips, and keeps 3 care- ful check on activity credits and advises on Financial matters. Delinquents are sent to him for correction and he is quick to see the solution in each case. Mr. Evans is an ardent sportsman. He has never iaiiecl anyone who sought his counsel, and he has endeared himself to the hearts of everyone in the high school. . , The Avalon Parent-Teacher Association has for l--I the past several years formed a strong link between MR.A.B.GOLDEN MR.G.A.GUNN the home and the school. A discussion oi current educational problems at each monthly meeting pro- vides an opportunity for parents to learn more of the local school system, and gives them a cioser companionship with the Faculty; it also helps to eliminate many misunderstandings which might arise in the varied curricular and extra-curricular pro- gram. Thus it is easily understood why the Avalon school system, with its cooperative and efficient supervisory and teaching staii, is recognized as one DR.J.M.MULLEN MR. J. D. STEDEFORD oi the Finest in the state of Pennsylvania. lillii i- m , F21? i It' a Binominal Expansion in algebra is taught by Mr Compound microscopes reveal hidden wonders in assignment. The chemistry class prepares compounds under Mr. all 5 direction. A senior English class struggles with a theme Social problems are argued in a cussion. French Songs Help In Pronunciation There was a resounding click of heels in the empty halls as a worried senior went from room to room in Avalon High School in search of a lost school book. His First visit was not rewarded with the Finding of the book, but a Friendly smile greeted him in the person of Miss Carden, who had instilled I ?Kz KW W EVA HOOVER, 8.5. English in him a love For good literature. He would long remember the ldylls of the King From his junior year and Hamlet From his senior. He went back into the quiet halls and entered Miss Hoover's room. The sentence diagrams on the board and the various pictures brought back memories of Fundamental JOHN C. WEICHEL, BS. JOHN R DEAN, A B History History Mr. Evans directs an experiment in physics. ELSlE NEUMAN GILLING, A.B., M.Ed First Aid teaches technique of treating broken bones. A reading period in the library. grammar instruction. Still looking for his book, he entered Room 13where he Found Mr. Weichel, the staunch Friend of every senior. Sociology, a new course he oHered this year, had taught them a great deal about social living and culture. Just at that moment another teacher, Mr. Dean, entered Room 13. Mr. Dean was to be remembered for his interesting studies and discussions of the French Revolution. Another teacher in the history department was next visited by the book-seeker. He didnt know much HELEN G. WHIELDON, A,B., MA; History Social Studies GIULIETTA A. PLYMPTON, A.Bs One! two! three! four! Gym calesthenics build healthy bodies. Miss Morse instructs a class in harmony. We Master Fundamental Principles about Mrs. Gilling's classes From his own ex- perience, but the under-classmen all told him that they enjoyed her civics classes and learned much about their Fore-Fathers in early American history. Thinking that the book might be in the Annual room, he encountered Miss Whieldon who was just leaving For class. Her friendly hello and cheery smile made the senior realize that he had missed something because he had never been a member of her history or English classes. His interest in Finding the wandering book was soon discarded when the senior entered Miss Plympton's French class. He recalled pleasant hours spent in sophomore English and First and second year French. Long hours of exacting Latin instruction were called to mind upon entering Mrs. Thompson's room. Her unremitting help and guidance had helped many a student come through Latin with colors Flying. More memories crowded back on the senior as he entered Miss Austins room. Maps, pictures, and globes which had given him his knowledge of geography still stood in the same corners they had occupied when French and English Latin GERTRUDE S. THOMPSON, A.B., M.Ed. IRENE H. AUSTEN, AB. JANETTE DICKSON, AB CHARLES A. EVANS, A.B.,M. Ed. JOHN F. HALL, B 54, M.A Geography Biology Physics Chemistry J- J. WERTACNIK, AB. ROBERT E. SMITH, AB. IDA M PRICE, B S., Litt.M. FLORENCE M. HAMILL Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Library KATHRYN B. WILSON, A.B.,M.Ed. J. B. MAWHINNEY, BS. in C, M.Ed. DOROTHY J. MORSE, AB. PEARL W. ROEDELL, A.B. . Commercial Commercial Music Art H143 he was a struggling eighth grader. Frogs, Fishi worms, Ferns, twigs, and numerous members of the animal and plant kingdom came into view when he entered Miss Dicksonis room. in- teresting hours spent dissecting specimens and in microscopic study had been passed in this sky-iighted room. In this same room the principles of physics had been taught by the weil-liked principal of the high school, Mr. Evans. His classes provided the background tor juniors who were to become Future engineers. The familiar odor of sulphur penetrated the seniors nostriis as he entered Mr. Hall's chemistry room. He remembered the numerous broken test tubes and the slight mistakes that resulted in explosions. As the senior rounded the corner, still book searching, he found two math teachers in conference, Mr. Wertacnik and Mr. Smith. He remembered Mr. Wertacnik from his ire an algebra as a willing helper when equatio jus wou it come out right. Mr. Smith i h re Mr. Wer- tacnik had sto ed, and, ha e same Fine spirit of cooperation ' a o the p iems of solid geometry. e un 3 prin 'pies of arithmetic had been :1qu the seve and eighth grades by Miss Pri te. cwhe se ' r entered her room, she was glad t WciLun-u L' back and hear all about his experiences in the upper grades. He sorted through a pile of lost books in the library, hoping his would be there. Miss Hamill, the librarian, helped him. All the students had spent many hours of entertaining reading under the supervision of the ever ready librarian. There was a pile of books on a chair in Room16, but his was not among them, either. in this room Sewing machines whirr as Miss Jones supervises activity. Correct table service is demonstrated in Homemaking class. Advanced students study textiles and fabrics. FORREST H. FLOYD, A.B. MARIAN T- JONES; 3-5 Manual Training Home Economics Mrs. Wilson gives timed dictation to Mechanical drawing layouts are supervised by Lumber is cut into desired lengths on the band saw. advanced group. M Floydt A prospect is sold in the salesmanship class. Rapid machine manipulation is achieved The typewritins class turns out neat and accurate in Office Practice. letters. The decorative YuIe-tide windows are prepared by talented students. Advanced class sketches from live models. bookkeeping, salesmanship, consumers education, and commercial law were taught by Mr. Mawhin- ney, who save many heitdui hints in buying and sell- ins. In Mrs. Wilson's typing and shorthand classes, the senior had spent many, many hours of preparing for the business world. She save many helpful hints on getting and keeping a job, between dictation and the clicking of typewriters. The Fine arts were emphasized more than ever this year. Sketching and other types of drawing had been taught by Mrs. Roedeil, the art teacher. The posters, pictures, a : ther things reminded the senior of happy ti spent ebbing in paint boxes and paste ' ' Vitoodsu oated from the auditrium into the halls supervisor, had done a great deal to promote good taste in music during her two year stay in Avalon. Led by the odor of things tempting to the palate, rather than in quest of his book, the senior found his way to Miss Jones, room. Her instruction in foods and clothing had attracted many girls to her home- making classes and extra sewing periods. In the Hshop, the senior looked around at familiar ma- chinery and had a long talk with the ushop-keepern Mr. Floyd, who had helped many energetic boys to please their mothers with foot stools and other useful objects of furniture. Perhaps the book had been left in the locker room in the gym. Miss Stern met him at the extrance to the girls, gym. Happy hours of volley ball, basket ball, and mush ball had been spent under her leadership. Tali Mr. Rugh greeted him at the boys, gym, and together they talked about the intra- mural basketball matches. Mr. Rugh regretfully told him that no books had been turned in to him. On the way to the office, he met Miss Byers, the new nurse, who was leaving to visit a sick child. She had gained the contidence of the grade school children, and was sympathetic with the high school students who suttered From aches and pains. Mr. Perley's eFFicient secretary, Miss PaH, soon restored the lost book to the worried senior. Her courteous manner and her willingness to assist all students had made her quite popular. Carrying the troublesome book in his arms, the senior left the building. While looking for it he had seen the Faculty at workathe faculty whose pur- pose was to Fit boys and girls For useful living. GYLA B. STERN, 8.5. i, . WILLIAM F. RUGH, : ' Physical Education Physical Education GERTRUDE E. PAFF, AB. LAURA H. BYERS, R.N. Secretary to Superintendent School Nurse t161i e0 I'l- iwwW' . ,1 la. 13ch :4 ad tvt-ta V- tyh' iv t'V' , , w, Hug ,. ' ,4 tmnwtfyiw , J. fxf-M-A .3 eat. ,e; 4 .J m-tmw v;a-J. J .k VZMM N a spemly built platlorm on the. tage we V Hus-ALIV satl stillled by the heat of our caps and .- gowns, our last time together as members of I the Avalon High School student body. What aTa-w'hv .,vx. superior feeling it gave us to be the oldest and In LA s,r.ra.,L K wisest class in the school. Lyfia J y, t ' We kept our eyes on the speaker, but our thoughts 3 1 j a ' - .. reviewed the activities of our last and most thrilling . t v 7. years Our portraits lor the Annual were taken in ' . 'I'll Octoberl and well do we remember how hard it He L; was to decide just what to wear. What an eventlul . 4L, ' .- day it was, too, when we were measured For class -. l. i I; I-5 Le. ringsia true sign that we were really Seniors. One ol the speakers paused'he had one of the important parts in the Yankee King, our Senior Class i1'hr '7 Play Which we gave one cold December night. 7:45; K1, Tickets, costumes, properties, rehearsals, the matinee; ' I how much Fun it had beenl Midayear exams seemed '. ' ' In 1 almost like yesterday. Hall of our last year was over; 9'- g. 3 and scarcely had Easter come and gone before we 4 started to plan lorCommencement. TWA . We were ushered out into the world on Move Up Day, but it hadn't seemed to mean much then, for our anticipation of Friday evenings Junior-Senior Promenade Filled our thoughts completely. It was so beautilulethe rippling music, the exquisite colors, the fragrance of the Flowers, the girls, pretty dresses. Sunday evening we gathered at the church; solemn- ly and reverently we formed in line For the proces- sional. Our caps and gowns felt strange; it was the First time we hacl worn them. We will always remember the minister's earnest challenge to our Class at Baccalaureate. Tuesdayigala Class Night; we poked fun at everything and everybody; it was our last, glorious Fling. We could scarcely realize that Commencement was our Final meeting together as a class. The music started lor the HSong ol Farewelln; solemnly we turned the tassels on our caps; cur diplomas symbol- ized we were alumni. We entered to learn, we go lorth to serve-Vto serve our country as loyal Ameri- cans, to serve our school as honorable alumni, to serve our lellowmen as uselul citizens. lIl71l Barry Blue furnishe ances are traded, and programs GM r t , r o Mcome the dancers. d T Outstan Ins Pers' na Ities: GIULIETTA A. PLYMPTON Class Sponsor fat: gold-Filled hollow of moonlight, which was he vy with the mellow Fragrance of magnolia, wis- mwz i h teria, and orange blossoms, Avalon,s belles and Wlph Tessa , one SIasongr-e Menoldwlonels waltzed and laughed in a truly Southern W11 . at sphere. Their gay Fiesta was held in the colorful Wm garden of an old southern mansion where the oft ety lawn was swept by the rhythmic music lue and his musicians who were seated on ite-pillared veranda. Tiny cotton balls bob- bed mer ily to and Fro in the great baskets that had just been brought in From the Fields by banddnna hkerchiefed mammies. The vines ofhthe rose arbor cast shadows across the statue of fair Venus who reigned as queen for the night. At the ivory-covered, log summer house the dancers were refreshed by several white-gloved, Negro servants who served cool, delicious punch. As the clock struck one, the revelers departed, casting farewell glances at the enchanting tairyland; it had been a glorious evening in the Old South,.this Junior-Senior Promenade, JOHN C. WEICHEL under thersupervision of William Frazier as chairman, CIassSponsor and Mrs. Thompson as faculty sponsor. ,d.hiLLl I'; ' L' .1 J1? Danc$!s on thwlawn U! the Oid Sour . .: 1 Mgfresbnierws art served in th summer ' hdIse by N are strvants Ojtstandirls I. ItperSOna'itizsleilHam razier, Florence delm Albert; MunI, ani Martha ' II u JearuStark d I f . d N recognition of their worthwhile scholastic achievement and dependable leadership, it is with pride that we point to Florence Bogadek: Leaders, Club President, HA Ticket Committee Chairman, splendid athlete. . . . Esther Jane Hunter: Choral Club President, ANNUAL Photo Editor, TRAV- ALON Assistant Editor. . . . Jane Menold: Girl Reserve President, ULydia in HThe Rivals,n uA Ticket Committee. . . . Jane Slasor: TRAVALON Editor-imChieF, Dramatic Club and Class plays, sports enthusiast . Wiarthdt kahI-w E8244 AN- NUAL Editor in- Chief, Girl Rgserve Vice Presi- dent, Class and Dramatic Club productions. William Frazier: Basketball Captain, track letterman, Junior Prom Chairman. 6' ' ggigHu Stu- dent Council President, winnier rfc6 6morial Medal, USpilt lnku columnist. . . . Robert Mac- Pherson: Senior Class President, printing crew, track booster. . . . Albert Mura: ANNUAL dr- . . , The senior officers, Robert Mchherson, tIst, Student CounCIl treasurer, Prom Decordtlon president, George Hughes, vice ms. Chairman. . . . Ralph Taggart: Basketball star, idem! Me'sd'et MCKMSM secretary! . and Robert Hamllton, treasurer, on TRAVALON sports columnIst, football Ietterman. theirwaytoaseniormeeting. H1911 Grace Eileen Adams Gracie Virginia Viola Berger Virgien Raymond Maxwell Brink Ray J hNth - osep no rx Edna Caroli E 5 Ella Jan Brown am Buford Bullinston Memphis SENIORS Claire Dorothy Barnes Clarence Robert Mallick Blair Tomato Donald Brecht Burland Don Wilma Jean Beal Jean Florence Jane Bosadzk Flossie Robert Linsey Cashion Bob Lois Jean Bell Thomas Glenn Bowery Tom Paul Grimm Cass Cassius I s'JIWZLM le WMM ii HERE 3 your etH Let s h costume FitCG H this irroW Wn- eye R wor ick'S pastme a ing cancii t hois t3g?EFyand-rh the bZMJ ent in t e i MJoe s t M RIE UT as a studw seQreM ary,a w ' i e. piano, that s M . . i i hat 75 Fid ir were . . , ience Club .Mali, dark, and slim hn eeriuily and well. Shy a chair pro m h would ha een found In the II r Ight wor she didn't save h is gift to the secretarial world, but not for OIS J xt was to have been -eyed student. . . . At the sight oiVIRGiNlA ong, For art :1 the First choice of this siim, b A . collection was 0 e of the Finest. To learn to use office machinery etiiciently was her ambition. A. . . He w nt tall, but was he fast! It was the sunny South ior GEORGE BETCHER after Rgraciua in, For that was where a sports job awaited him. He shouldn't have a hard time keep- in- , For he sureiy stood high in Avalon. . . . ROBERT BLAIR was a lover of the out-oi- ' uoors who hunted and Fished at every opportunity. He was a little undecided about future work, but we know he ii make good anyway. . . . Small, cute and pieasmgly plump, de- scribed FLORENCE BOGADEK to a .T Dividing time between Leader's Club and uAn Ticket, she still could always Find time For Red. The one and only entomologist of our class Ohatis bugs to youJ was THOMAS BOWERV. Besides ambitions towards bugs, he possessed a classic proFile and a mop of curly hair. His summers he spent hitting that little white sphere around on the tennis court. . RAYMOND BRINK collected stamps and guns tpeaceably, tooJ but once in English became the cut- up of the class . .A librarian of Fine standing was ELLA JANE BROWN, but of school AEOF she excelleci in athletics. Swimming held a fascination for this blond, brow -eyed iass. plans a p. 3 course in Dietetics as her Future work. A southern accent nd Iikeable smile soon distinguished a newcomer From the South, WILLIAM BULLINGTON He made a host firiencis, especially with the girls. . .Behind the scenes of every ay was DONALD BURLAND, capable, happy- 30- iucky stage hand. It was also his job to see that all the uni- iorms were in shape when the basketball squad began to dress. . . . B CASHION was otiicial socia- jerker No 1 and provided a stimulant for Freshman girls, hearts. loried in wearing loud socks and clashing his colors, but managed to look vyeH-dressed atiti-MK time. . . . PAUL CASS was a silent member of our class and didn't always make his presence known, but every once in a while he popped up with something brilliant that kept the class in stitches for several minutes. m 1 9 3 9 weet, brown hair and grey eyes, that was MARJORV CLARK in a nutshell! . an Annual artist and loved teHing stories in G. R. Outside of school uAspinwaH , er interest. . . . Greenish-eyed BETTY CLINE lived to dancepand dance she did. She collected dogs as a hobby and even collected a solitaire. Modeling was her future. . . . Playing on his licorice-stick with Brad Hunts band was DONALD COLLMAN'S pastime. High school orchestra, too, was Favored by his presence. When not swinging out Don played golfafor relaxation. . . . WILLIAM COMBS liked working with urattle traps that had engines. Down in the shop he turned out some pretty Fine specimens of wood work, too. College and civil engineering were his plans after high school. JENNY COSENTINO just lived in Miss Jones' room and turned out heaps of lovely clothes. Dress designing completely captivated her, and promised to be her lifework. . . . Another newcomer, JACK CRISS, gave us all a lot of laughs. Swimming and sleeping were both hobby and future work to him. . . . HShe,s 5 foot 2, has eyes of blue. .. our cheerleaders who followed the games for more reasons than one. Athlet' was a Familiar sight on the gym Floor and on the dance Floor, too. She wante FISHER who headed the G. R. social committee. After school hours Marys Hashing eye . auburn hair provided plenty of excitement. . . . Another Five footer, but this time it's a boy! With his sunny disposition and catching smile, how could anyone Forget ROBERT FORRESTER, t indispensable stage hand and piano Fiend. . . . Flash-a lengthy streakaand Avalon had XX 3 gained two more points. Very tall, very blond, with a smile For everyone, that was BILL FRA- fx . XZIER. He was Hi-y president, too. . . . DOROTHY FREY loved to dance to Kay Kyser. x Red wanted to own a Flower shop or be a court stenographer. She had real ability. . . . She was quiet and reserved but longed For a career as a radio announcer. MARIE GELZ- HEISER s the typical home-giri, except when Jr. Chamber of Commerce or Annual took and was the rough nd ready type. If you liked them strong, Fuzzy was your man. . . . iHe was 5, 11 w eighed 150 lbs., and had dark, wavy hair. ROBERT HAMILTON was DOROTHY HARPER joined the class in her junior year,- she came from Sacred Heart High School. Dancing was her specialty, but talking in P. D. ran a very close second. SENIORS Ww'd; WJAV: Elizabeth Redd Cline Ellen Marie Dripps Howard Fawcett England arie M. Gelzheiser John Anderson Hall Donald Walter Collman W'illiam George Combs Jennie J. Cosentino Don Bill Jen Mary Jane Fisher Robert F. Forrester William Marcus Frazier uMaryu Minnie Marc CliHord Ellison Hallam Robert Milne Hamilton Warren VA Hampe, Jr. Rose Bud 'Bob Slug WK: M' ;J IB - u Jack Richard Criss Jack Dorothy Anna Frey Red Dorothy Mae Harper Dottie II I , - 0mm 2W W , 2:: I 9y My ' J'ZVA , Wol- PETITE MAR N HARMAN will linger long in our memory Viscc Oiyl'leve orget ,tf aux: .. 741;; Pher dancing, her sparkling show of dimples, or her infectious tigglagchhe F d usually , -.. :9 , ' be found in the typing room after school. .Formally AUDR HRecl was a z W, :;Am a more appropriate name for her. She was enthusiastic over sports and was skilled in acro- , ; I I31 , 4 batics. The typing room, too, caught her Fancy. . . . This time it was the red-headed lrishman, i V ' V ' ' t w PAUL HEYL, with a Fine tenor voice. Singing wasn't his only hobby, for he could always .1075 t ,x..,-s, ; - be Found uburning up another girl with his ruthless teasing. . . . That ugal who wouldn't; - If i, mfj. let the ball get past her was ALBERTA HlRSCH, a whiz in any sport She and Babs were , 11.1. x-h i r inseparable pals and had a lot of Fun together in summer, the old swimmin hole got Hirschy I LIV. 7 ' KATHRYN HORNER was all wrapped up in her G. R. work as chairman of the social i9 Ii 'v film service committee. She Found time to write a great deal of the copy For the year book, too. . ut she wasn't all seriousness, for Kay possessed a ready wit and sense of humor. nh i Give DOROTHY HOWZE a piano where she could pound out her pulsating rhythms, Alth fU- V .' and she - as Vappy as the clay was long in class she laughed incessantly, even more proof Fol her ood spo smanship. . . uEverybocly loves a fat man especially BENDl HUBERT. L .. I , e surprised us . lwith his slow but sparkling sense of humor and gave us the contagious laughljk L Ad 2:; P that distinguished a ' And, who could Forget the red sweater? .Whatever he did was L'IR J k . . GEORGE HUGHES proved in Student Council and athletics; yet many a hand itched for i sie s throat alter the latest edition of the Travelons Spilt- Ink wasjgyu lrf fill a read. Our anna Durbin was ESTHER HUNTER, the girl with the lilting voice. She kJ J In J. RY was tiny but e was a go- getter, specially where Annual pictures were concerned. u Huntz 2d KL r a R was la a s for her cute coiFfures. . . . CHARLES JOHNSTON liked to see what madeJ fm ' tickaso he Fixecl watches. During school he spent his time ujust monkeying, so he L I said. . . . Blessed with the ability of making Friends easily, MARGARET JOLLlE reaclily fa waA kbecame acquainted alter transferring From Schenley. Her acting ability as HMa Hinkle in the i ix Yankee King was soon recognized. s - MARY HELEN KELDl was one of the Flaming Kellys, red-hair, Irish temper, and a d sunny smile. She was tiny and slim but had a lot of energy. HBunny rushed arouncl For Trav- ' s :Xalon and seemed to like it very much. The tall, dark, and handsome CURTlS KLEINE caused many a Freshie girl 0 look up twice. Guitar playing helped a lot, too, For he entertained us many times in asse bly. . . . BETTY ANN KNAUFF was one of the seeing double girls, and you never knew hich one was the other half. She had dark hair and sparkling blue eyes, but then so did linor. . . . HDittol Ditto! that time it was ELINOR KNAUFF She was the other half and carbon copy of the former. Secretarial work pleased her, but it meant a break with B industrious, quiet, eFiicientathat was a candid shot of FBERNIECE KRAH. You ve seen her twist ck of hair when she was thinking. She was her father s housekeeper and thought it was fun. . . 'i M. w. ,ut . AMY LAMPENFELD might be tiny, but there was a lot stored up inside. A sports miss oi the First degreenbasketball, Leader's Club, cheerleading, all caught her fancy. . . And we bought all our papers From a kid namecl Bill, For BlLL LEE had the art down pat. His interest in girls was also well developed, and his collection of aviation stamps was quite unique. I e V4 W . I M WM A 000 mawwaww l a little, Hshag a little, swing a little, for DOLORES LlEBOLD never 4 She also typed for the Travalon and got a big thrill out of her bit of . A familiar Hi- ya,: a chuckle,a joke, distinguished LEWIS LUCKAN, -' member and enthusiastic sport 5 Fan He also worked hard in student council. Our genial class president, whose pet hobby was blonds, was ROBERT MacPHERSON, current heart throb numberi. A top stuclent, happy- 30- lucky Bob also dabbled in photogra- phy. . . . EDWlN MAUKONEN was one of those boys who made Football a Ugo this season. lnterestecl in sports of all kinds, he always enjoyed giving a fellow a lift in his car. . . To be a telephone operator, with its Familiar HNumber please, was the ambition of NELLIE MCCALLA. Those were darling costumes she made For so many of our plays, for she really was quite a seamstress. . . . ALICE MCKEE was Alice with th light blonde hair, and cherished visions of being a laboratory technician. She preferred 'c ingf in winter and tennis in the good old summertime. . . . Classic and patrician t eauty of our class was PEGGY MCKNIGHT with her lovely Grecian hairv-stylezapd Wm class secretary she made, too. JANE MENOLD with the nvi e as s was the pe ect G. R. Madame PreSI She had her linger in clram ' costumes being her spec alty. . . . Blue-eyed LA r life ambitionfmusic a and quiet but a zip! bang! whiz. I out For Football, too. was our reason For coming to school, For he gave us all a lot of laughs ., revealed great literary talent and was a sportster, too . . Kinda small, kinda dark, kinda shy that was a key- hole portrait of ALBERT MURA. Mike hacl expert artistic ability and put it to a real use on the Annual. With a You are extremely dull oflmincl,n or uVou're an eater of ugly pills, FRANK MURPHY sufficiently squelched all hecklers that . might be running arouncl looseeheckling. He had real lrish dander that didn't neecl much Dont be alarmed, it was only VlRGlNlA NICHOL making a brilliant urn in tenni IF it was sports, she loved it, and excelled in ping-pong as well as tennis. . . . HHey, I've got a ew joke, kids! It was only GEORGETTE NIGGEL with the twinkling eyes tickling our nny loones again. Seriously, though, she was a Fine Annual assistant ness manager. . . . not playing the p. SENIORS Mary Dolores Leibold HDolores Margaret E. McKnight Pessy Albert Jmeph Mura Mike Lewis Frederick Luckan Lew Jane Audrey Menold uJamn Frank Albert Murphy Murph Robert Edgar MacPherson Bob Laurie Jane Michel Lauyie Mary Virginie Nichol Jinny W wwwwm 3 camp 2; Carl Edwin Maukonen Mauky Robert Burtcn Milburn Nutz Georgette Redd Nisael George Nellie Mae McCalla Little Nell Ross Drake Montgomery Duck William Robert Oakley Beezer 1939 Frilda Alice McKee Mac John A. T. Morgan Aifalfa Herbert George Owens Herb Donald Palm Donnie Frog Ritchie Florinda Rosalie Sirianni Jane Amelia Slasor Duchess Slots Johnny Ralph Carson Taggart Lawrence William Vita Anna Barbara Walmsley Tag Dan Babs SENIORS Lewanna Lucille Ringer John Alexander Ritchie John Thomas Sldsor George Allen Robertson Robert Regis Roos nChemist Goos Martha Jean Stark Lynette Janice Stoddard Robert Martin Sullivan Morse ' Lynn Sully Charles F. Wieland Elliott Algeo Young Galba Red Theresa Jean Semme T always takes one swell fellow to put any hard job across, an. PALM'S dynamic, spirited, courageous gridiron battles that we say, mats o swing it. She was a Hjitterbug who saw every band leader that cam A - us all about it. . . . With an uOh, gosh,u accompanied by a blush, JACK RlTCHiE went through life ever evading members of the fairer sex. No girl had captured his heart-yet, but someday uThe love-bugil get himaii he doesnt watch out.n . . . GEORGE ROBERTSON was tall, dark, and handsome and caused many a Freshman heart to Flutter. When not causing heart Flutters, he ran the vie projectwd carried notices for the office. Li; ,. ed u : tleather hair, id our class treasurer. Wm unde i about his vocation, but NE w s s 'te one could scarcely see her, .lgexwa t o be an oFFice worker in the Hideal .a. ?IA'W' ,g. M' u i 2: OJ V . 5 pair of Scarlett O Hara green eyes thatt Annuals. She worked on the HA Ticket com- .g! ' iOo'.quli . 1.W m door during basketball games. . . . Happy-go-lucky . 15-11; f'; ty che rigl with her perpetual smile and cozy chatter. HSlatz fit. t'l . i capably FulFiH the duties of the Travalon editor. . . . A '21; .' i tion of JOHN SLASOR, for he never let us down when it 6,- ?;rlw : came to footbaIl-his nice big was certainly deserved. .imut - , y- I MARTHA JEAN STARK always had a smile that made you want to do things For her. it hlgf? : uMarse was the Annual editor and very capably steered the gigantic work to success. . . . 1 Oh what power she had over words, For LYNETTE STODDARD could put sparkling rhythm 1133:1347, t i jvu A. H V 4,511.11; ., tyl RALPH TAGGERT was a varsity basket-ball player. His ability to ctch shots From the II banking-board and convert them into baskets made him largely responsibl i! ning team. He wrote sports For the Travalon, too. . . . LAWRENCE Vi a football hero, curly hair and all. uDan loved roughing it with the gang and got a rr. out of wearing his loud and hot jacket. . . . BARBARA WALMSLEV loved athletics of all ' . . kinds and was simply crazy about dancing. She managed girls, sports and handled G. R. pub- ijdfiwt'ylii licity on the side. . . . The Beau Brummel of our class was CHARLES WEILAND. He was the one who chalked up the scores for Avalon on our new score-board. HChuck was an enthusiastic golfer and a reformed woman hater. . . . Red-headed ELLIOTT YOUNG rushed around, always busy, but still had time for Bellevue and dancing. He liked popular orchestras and tennis. uRed had plans For college, especially Tech. CLASS NIGHT PROGRAM JUNE 6,1939 Presented by THE SENIOR CLASS OF Avalon High School . Act I-Toyshop 1. Toys come to life at stroke of19100 M. Q. Dolls plot reconciliation of tin soldier and china doll who are not on speaking terms. 3. Villians abduct china doll and take her to their hideout. Act II-Villians Laboratory 1. ViHians experiment on doll using magic potion with which they plan to enslave toyldnd. Q. Tin soldier comes to the rescue of the china doll and Foils plot. 3. Tin soldier and china doll apparently killed at climax of scene. Act IlI-Toyshop 1. Hero and heroine escape and return to toyshop where they realize how silly they have been and that they really love each other. 2. Tin soldier and china doll live happily ever after. Program Committee Robert MacphersoneGeneral Chairman Howard England Lynette Stoddard Mary Jane Fisher George Hughes Joseph Arthur Amy Lampenfelcl Marjorie Clark Grace Adams Albert Mura FACULTY SPONSOR Miss Florence M. Hamill H303 COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM PresidinggCharles A. Evans, High School Principal Overture Marche Militaire Schubert Invocation . . . . . The Reverend J. Norman Hunter, D. D. God Be In My Head Chorus Salutatory K Faith ln An Age of Science Oration- Innovations in Chemistry UGavotte . . Orchestra Oration you 'Carf Take It With You uHunting Song Valedictory uThe World of Tomorrow German Dance Announcements Remarks Presentation of Diplomas Orchestra Orchestra Superintendent of Schools Chapman . George Van Guilder Hughes Robert Edgar Macpherson, Jr. GabrieI-Marie-Collmdn Martha Jean Stark Humes-Oakley Joseph Nathan Arthur Dittersdorf-Kleine S. Todd Parley R. E. Newlin - Pres'iden.t of t'l'me B'oard.of Eeiucat'ion . 5. Todd Parley uThe Song of Farewell from the Cantata uCaravan . . Kountz Chorus nAvalon High School Forevermore Postl ude Ma rch-Tannhduser Schodl Song Wagner $914441 J aw JUNIQR Wemiiav. ; w JV? M15 ' ' $24 W ' ' ., ' e e . f. M . 1' , ' VL. rm xyw LARGE strip of white paper was unroll d on the loor- one boy W 4R was painting a section of it deep purple,- two girls, eir knees, were QJJJ cutting out strange Figures; others were pasting shining stars on the sheet. Any inquiry as to what this was all about would have brought Forth an excited exclamation, HProm decorations, ol coursel For several weeks preceding their gala dance, the juniors planned and pasted and pondered over artistic ellects in back clrops, lighting Fixtures, or basket trimmings. Ult doesnt seem more than a Few months ago that we were working on our sophomore party,n musecl Marion Oakley as she held up the Figure she had been painting. Elizabeth Stitt came pounding up the hall and plopped down on her knees beside the other girls, uWe beat the seniors tonight in mushball, and that makes us undisputed champs, she said. The junior girls were victorious in every ClaJJ Ooh ? inter-class sport this year. They held records of no defeats in hockey, volleyball, President: Charles Liddell and basketball. Vice President: Robert Sprague A Secretamshdysmchols Bill Teuteberg, Norbert Kroen, Charles Gassner, Deane Hope, and James Treasurer: Evelyn Metz Hope were the juniors on the basketball team that brought the Lions Club trophy to Avalon. Avalon's Section 10 championship may be repeated next year, because Five veteran juniors will Form the nucleus of the squad. Football season iouncl'many olsthe junior boys on the practice Field. They ClaJJ Calendar loyally struck throu h a jinx s' on, and began spring training determined to JuniorEntertdinmemiMmh 31 show the neighbgg school at next fallis season would not be so easy for Junior Play: May 19 i t J . s . P .J 9 them. - un'or' mm mm. une Late in March the jugs: ccesslully put on their annual Junior Entertainment. lb penguins pop ed up in t m unexpected places. Lenore Nelson and Francis Gelzheiser wgke eas ith the results of their committee. it was quite an aFiair. uThe Tryst g x cetEa last moving comedy, delighted the patrons who came For the in th au i torium, prior to the dance in the gym. ' ' HSpring in Little mer as a novel entertainment. The gym was decorated with skis, ice 5 es, slecls, tob ns, and gaily colored winter clothing. The Northern Lights plagmi' ggn all- eir splendor behincl the orchestra, and Funny lth' Travalon and Annual were ably aided by the juniors who were jouri lism. Lenore Nelson earned enough points to give her inpuilvand Scroll, an unusual honor for a junior. The training of will be of inestimable value when they receive important posts on the ication s atls xt year. oopera o as the real keynote of their excellent class play, and Stacy x Sprague G ce Brink really lived the lines of Galahad Jones. Everyone in $ x the class Worked together to put it across. Late in the year, Joe Herrington received a coveted awardethe Jack Brice Memorial Medal for good sports- manship. y Decorations were laid away and the school closed for the night. They looked forward eagerly to their last year in high school, resolving to make it the best of all. AJ i a ' MM 934 l x x K '$ V Ny Kd! First Row Left to right: G. Brink, E. Campbell, D Waili P. Reilly, N Feick, E. Stilt, M. CdmpbeH. Second Row: R. Roehris, J. Schmidt, G. Seitz, M. Crawfor- $ M. Aurin, V. Eichler, G. Nichols, S. Arm. strong,W. Henderson. h M Joll' S k J Th M S H ' a an, . I to es, . zis, . u ivan, U, -, . Newill, E. Wilson, E Birch, A xiv Cl , . Dobson, L 6 er, Third Row: E. Hackbarth, J. MacKay, M. Oakley, E Burt, J. Sechrist. Fourth. Row: W. Bevington, R. Thunell, D. Christ F. Ia , . Cap E. CritchField. 4 5? First Row-szt to right: M. K tumpf, J. Cap a Sale A. Smi , E. Met . Griffin, C. Lang, C. Nash, B. Mc- V 't. ' t V. Payne arth. . II; 9; '12! S . alzer, R. Metz, M ocke, . Met , . . . Armstrong, H. Schumeker, J. Keller x - i7. ,1 I rt. ' . Andrews, W. Ste ullan, R. Osborne, N. Kroen, J. Burns, assner, R. Fue st. . , D. Cotton, R4 Schatzman, J. Her'rington, d W L11Loq I f '31 w 'wLJ fxyo'ot' A-rY GERTRUDE S. THOMPSON KATHRYN B. WILSON z . Class Sponsor Class Sponsor 70 r z , , l, '1' ' d A u M : , J ' 4 - f I fo . H334 SOPHOMORES D EVEL o p table intently chewing the end of his pencil. At the sound of approaching footsteps in the hall, he raised his eyes from the scattered bits of paper before him and focused his attention on the doorway. Several sophomore boys and girls ambled into the room, and spying their president, Robert Smith, they promptly swamped him with questions in order to discover what was troubling him. I he library was empty except for one boy who sat at a distant Tomorrow is Move-Up-Day and i'm trying to write the speech l'ii have to make about our class, Bob informed them as he looked helplessly from one to another. FLORENCE M. HAMILL Class Sponsor mi-he only trouble you should have, ejaculated June McGary, is determining where to begin, because thereis so much we sopho- mores have done. Why not tell about the boys who represented our class on the football team? suggested Bob Sterling. Joe Keiiy, Bob Conneiiey, Elmer Grubbs, and Tom Stinnett saw action, but others patiently endured hours of practice and benchwarming. And please don't forget that Warner Graham and i were regular cheerleaders, begged Jack Johnson. Okay. Then how about discussing our boys' remarkable skill on the basketball Floor? ventured Bob again. The others nodded their heads in approval, and Phyllis Tansey emphatically demanded that he put in a good word for girls' sports. Yes, began Jane Nash as she echoed Phyilis's sentiments, the other classes were furious when we returned their volleyball serves J.B.MAWHINNEY and scored in mushball games. C'GSSSPOMO' Theresa Nash quickly diverted the subject from sports to the soph- omores' participation in other activities, because many of them held responsible positions on the Travaion staFi, and sophomore G. R. members comprised almost the entire chorus of the minstrei. Our class helped Fill the orchestra pit, Phyllis added. uAnd two of us helped to organize the Fencing Club.n ' cur having one boy, managed to put in; any of the reserves rs with a description of Bob, Jack advised, and June supplementeo the glowing -hr es which perfectly de5cribed the dance. t9 uThanks a lot for he ping m have accomplished a lot this year. ROBERT E. SMITH Class Sponsor PERSISTANCE, INITIATIVE, COOPERATION CLASS STATISTICS CLASS OFFICERS Student Council , . . . . 4 members President . . . . . Robert Smith 1 Football Squad . . ,$ . 5 members Vice President . . . .June Mchry Basketball Squad, . M , 5 members Secretary . . . . Robert Haenel Travalon StaFF . . . 3 members Treasurer . . . . . Warner Graham Top group, First Row l2h to right: A. Vozlker, J. Warriner, M. Luckdn, J. Shook, M, Johnsonl R Christian, A. Liebold, H, Battey, B. Zznde. Sect'zn?3 Ron: J. Birchl J. Dzegdn, S. Dunlevy, M. Zende, E. Houston, 5. Rawlins, M. Alberts, M Proudfoot, $ Cowl, E, Cronin, R. Bunling, E, Dielels, . ea . Thirg CREW: J. Eibeck, M, Conway, R. Block, L. Fitzpatrick, C. Hubert, G. Hurray, P. Sullivan, H. Robertson, T. Seuss, R. Haenel, N. Krah, J. Powers, . ristian. '70?er Row: C, Urban, 8. Schell, R. Glaser, C. Parker, R. Downing, E. Chain, B. Phillips, F. McGowan, E. Grubbs, F. Bernaur, H. Young, J. Kelley, tinnet. Bottom group, First Rowileh to right: IN Merkel, J. Nash, A. Hanna, L. Gerber, E. Willy, E. Wittgartner, T. Nash, P. Tansy, M. Klebe, M, Hoffman Second Row: J. Fryman, H McMann, R. Mason, J. Frey, D. Laib, M. Smith, B. Wagner, D. Johnson, J. Kerr, J. McGary, H Boder, R. Krah. Third Row: B. Stirling, B. Cheetham, M. Young, D. Weir, J. Johnston, E. Burns, L. Mdukert, M. McKelvy, C. Olesch, J. Haslett, A. Hooker, F. Farmerie. FourBth Row: P. Hampe, R, Betts, J. Jollie, E. Tate, E. Ensminger, C. Johnston, E. Taylor, J. Johnson, B. Smith, W. Besser, B. Reemsnyder, M. Smith, H. Freshmen PROGRESS MENTALLY, as scholastic achievement. Disregarding insults and hmen organized their enthusiastic class into one that and zeal through studies, sports, assembly programs, s ' ers, this year's fr 5 owecl its dependabili and student council. The ireshies worke ard to maintain a high standard of grades, and with mazing results. T particularly enjoyed reading A Midsummer Night's am in Miss over's English class, and one could often hear them reciting 's closi speech in the halls, JOHN R. DEAN ' e me your hands, it we be friends, Sponsor And Robin shall restore amends. From their beginning as Junior High Students, the freshmen have elected able presidents to lead them. In seventh grade Elsie Cashion, Billy Brown, and Ralph Nurnberger were the chosen ones. That same year during Book Week, Albert Wolfe, Doris Mae Huck, and Ruth Hooker received weH-earned awards For their entries in the contest. Helen Wasserman, besides reporting and writing for the Travaionette, gained additional experience by editing a small newspaper of her own called HUS Kids, with which she had a great deal of success. Although they were not very well versed in the art of entertaining, they got right into the swing of things with an amusing play entitled No Girls Admitted. Leo Tyler, Doris Mae Huck, and Ralph Nurnberger were class prexies while they were in the eighth grade, and these three added more reasons for EVA HOOVER the Freshmen to be proud of their class history. Student Council was com- spOnso' petently guided by Ralph Nurnberger as president, Doris Mae Huck as secre- WW tary, ancl Roberta Clark as treasurer,- and with their aid the council planned new and exciting projects. Thrilling as the First two years in Junior High School might have been, the ninth graders felt that their last year on the upper Floor had been the best oi all, and they set a Fine exam'ple For the under-classmen to Follow. il' Ralph Nurnberger had the distinction of being chosen president of his home room for three successive years. This year he also held the position as president of Student Council, and he fulfilled to the nth degree the responsi- bilities of his various oHices. Again Travelonette took the limelight with the ucream oi the crop on the staFF. Ruth Hooker officiated as editor-in-chiei with Doris Huck as the assistant editor. Mary Christman proved to be a real Find in the literary J.J- WERTACN'K Field during Book Week as well as on the staff of the Travalonette. Sponsor i361! SOCIALLY, PHYSICALLK x ,9 . i Claw Ojffcem ROOM 29 President . . ' Ralph Nurnberscr Secretary . . Joseph Sheehan Treasurer . . . Peggy Arthur ROOM 23 President . . Hartley Ritchie Secretary . . . Thomas Bradley ROOM 12 President . . . Donald Cost First EOJJeEIng-lgiirr'. D. Cahill, R. Eissler, M. Disher, N. Gardner, D. CritchField, B. McKnight, B. Glaser, R. Secretary - . . Edward Thurston Second Row: J. King, C. Maple, A. Aurin, B. Scott, Ms Miller, D. Kunkel, B. Bell, A. Wolf, J, Bevinston, H. Wolfe, R Aland. Third Row: J. Clementson, L. Johnson, P, Holding, J. Dobson, J. Brugds, A. Lewis, R. Connolly, H9 Koll, M. Disher, Cs Timpson, R. Younginger, H9 Ringer. Fourth Row: J. Cline, L. Tyler, J9 Sheehan, M. Peden, D. McWilliams, A. Bernerl R. Mewhirter, E. Beile, T. Armstrong, W. Brown, R. Luckan, D. Forsman. First Row-left to right: D. Cost, F. Ort, J. Newlin, J. Pratt, D. Gearing, E. Geary, J. Betts, E. Casluon, I. Sloss, D. Snodgrass. Second Row: E. Kaylor, M. Christman, P. Arthur, R. Kerns, R. Hooker, H. Wasserman, L. Hunter, R9 Clark, D. Huck, L. Fabricius, J. Daryman. Third Row: A. Krukles, F. Johnson, W. Logan, R. Gillmanl M9 Fowler, N. Ownes, A. Klebe, T. Kline, I. Hurley, J9 Neilson, T. Bradley, T. McCullough, H9 Ritchie, Fourth Row: J. Myer, J. Whyte, J. Jones, M9 Zeman, C. Klein, P. Goodwin, R. Nurnberser, E. Thurston, W. Snyder, R. Russell, H. Moore, Rs Bell. During the magazine subscription campaign, Justus Clementson was indispensable in obtaining the scoreboard For the gym; and the Freshmen surely proved that they were ready to become upperclassmen when they solicited money to pay for the loud speaker which Mr. Biggersth had made For use with the public address system. Move-up Day saw the Freshmen become Full-Hedged Sophomores, at last, even though their induction was enough to deHate any poor student's ego. A great deal is expected of this class after such a grand beginning. i37ii 3:: Eighth Gra e MR. JOHN F. HALLeRoom 26 President . . Kenneth Christy Vice-President . . ack Robinson Secretary . . . Mildred Jensen Treasurer . . . . Grace Braun MISS HELEN G. WHIELDONgRoom 28 President . . . William Bogner Vicz-President . . Lilly Cosentin'o Secretary-Treasurer . Helen Lee Parlett MRS. ELSIE N. GlLLlNGeRoom 92 President . . t James slasor Vice-President . . . Irene LIddelI Secretary-Treasurer t Mary Ann Miller Seventh Grade MISS MARION T. JONESeRoom 2.7 President . . Frank Fertschneider Vice-President . . orman Graf Secretary-Treasurer . James Sitterlie MISS IDA M.PRICEeRoom 21. President . . . William Barker Vice-President . t Marilyn Badger Secretary-Treasurer . . Betty Parker MRS; PEARL W. ROEDELL-Room 94 President . . . Jack Stewart VIce-President . . Warren Snyder Secretary-Treasurer , . Betty Hardin UNDERCLASSMEN p EW FA , AR t, e ' xperiences, and new teachers started the . Ive ve th a Ight graders on a year of gay activities. . i . seen u the ., building For two years, the members of the '3 t gra : were quite a ustomed to their varied studies and the changing 5f 5. Their initial ye as seventh graders saw Irene Liddell, Mary Ann Miller, and Jimmy MacPhersn elected as the three home room presidents who epresented the class in coent Council. Later in the year, Book Week was an oortant event in eir activities, and a great number participated in the co est. As 'v eighth graders, the Junior High saw them return with happy, expectant Faces eager For another year of unrestrained activity in sports, clubs, and in the classroom. Junior High basketball claimed several masculine members of this class who have high hopes for membership on a Future varsity team. Their enthusiasm was envied and their clannish fellowship admired. Jimmy Slasor, Kenneth Christy, and Bill Bogner served capabiy as home room presidents and were among the boosters in the annual uNo-Tardy Campaign. The class showed its leadership and interest in the welfare of others when Mary Lou Michel, Virginia Ramsey, Mary Ann Miller, and Grace Braun planned and arranged a New Year's Eve clance at the American Legion Home For the benetit 0F orphaned children. It was a gala affair, and a large sum was turned over to a worthy institution. As buzzing reporters on the Travaionette, lrene Liddell, Barbara Hampe, Joan Young, Grace Braun, and Jane McCullough Found elementary journalism intriguing. Volley ball was the girls, favorite sport, and with Liily Cosentino as captain of their team, they became the deserving uchamps of the junior high school. Francis Versus Frances, an enjoyable comedy presented by members of Mr. Hall's home room, provided entertainment For an enjoyable assembly period. The eighth grade musicians brought new talent, too, and they developed re- markably under the batonrof Miss Morse. It was a red letter day for the seventh grade youngsters, when they bade goodby to pig-tails and schooi-bags, and entered into high school life. Baffled, belated, and bewildered by an unending chorus of an Hoh so strict super- intendent, Hnight-work lovingn teachers, and Mme, myself and I upperclassmen, it took a few weeks of real ubreaking in before they knew just what to expect next. But in spite of all that, Marvin Minteer, Billy Barker, and Norman Graf jumped right into things by entering the orchestra and really becoming part of it. Junior high basketball profited by the undeniable quaiitications of several hoopsters. Like the eighth grade basketeers, these boys, too, are eagerly . looking forward to senior high school participation. ADVAN! II,MLIA,x' . First Row: W. Wolfe, K. Christy, C. Mc- Pherson, H. Martin, J. Common, J. Taylor, C Smouse, A. Buc Mc-M Roberts, V. Ramsay, G. Braun, I. Liddell, W. Erdner, J. Harman, A. Cohill, R. Peters, J. Wagner, R. Johnson. Second Row: H. Kinson, E. Schmidt, L. Rose, F. Brittain, H. Barclay, A. Killen, J. en, E. San ers, M. Jensen, Hackbarth, A. Kunkel, P. Willey, R. Wagner, M. Camby, H. Voelker, R. Wallace, T. Stokes. Third Row: A. Falvo, M. Miller, H. Gill, J. Webster, D. Housten, R. Vosel, J Laib, GI Messner, J. Young, J. Mc- Culloush, M ThuneII, H. Salzer L. Costentino, M. Bri nk, J. Menold, J. East, J. McMuIIen, K. Naeser,W. Nuly Fourth Row: L. StdmIord, B. Rowland, er er, R. ns dck, J. Mchherson, .FI. Cunninham, H Parleltt, R. Bigserstaff, H. Foresman, B. Tobin, W. BeDsser, Hampe, B. Snyder,E . Hirsch,D . Shyte, L. Stehman, R. Friends. Fifth Row: J. Slasor, L. Barclay, J. Robin- son,W.Hough J. re way, . onner, H. Stringert, C. Bates, W. Bonger, G. Tackka, A. Packer, C. Stople, M. Hirsch, P. Beers, I. Aylesworth, B. Hoffmanl B. Kelly, D. Wampler. First Row-Ieft to right: J. Nash: L Brit- WiIson, CE. Parker, W. Campbell, R. tain, E. Hamilton, EM Klebe Allen, Phillips,C .Conners, D. Nash, R. Jamie- P. McCullough, M.M aier, I3. EBetts, G. son, F. Fertschnider, W. Barker, M. Prentice, J. Stewart, J. Manda, J. Minteer, R.StapeI. yearsgbng. Abiertshggssggrg. BMCHKEIbveeK: Fourth ROWHIeft to right: W. Hughes, R. Hardin, S. Cosentino, R. Stitt, P Taylor, 'EdStI VI Lee, H' Ringer. E. WaIIiser, J. Smith, R Simon, EI Camp- SECHIij ROW-lzft th risht RWP Sechrlift' bell, o. Smith, M. Badger, s. Geiser, rISande, omern Ci . HGill E ThorIIas M Grlubbs Allenz Bf Q2311.'PHfginntiluih'sioihder' M. Somick, C Griensel, D. strj d,ner C Pedan, JI Betcher, M. Nash, E Bdttey' Fifth Row-Ieft to right: J. Henry, RIJIK LI Merkel, J Stewart, H.5toddard,R - Ior, I. Erdner, D. Parker D. H ' III: Luckan,GI DaVIs. ' GaIIoway, J, Boaner, W. Baur, W Third Row-Ieft to right: E. Snyder, EI Snyder, J, Sitterll, R. Hall, P Davis, H. Disher, DI Bogner, F. Palm, D. Bohren: Lee, WI Shaney, W. Besser,N GroFF , E. Harden, RI Murphy, D. Hanna, J R. Younsl A, Troani :1 the we a hi. t in the activities of Jane Allen and Mary Lou Nash, who turned out to aole be exceIIe- eporters. BiIIy Barker, Frank Fertschneider, and Jack Stewart 65 classroom prexies gained experience in the governing body of Student Council. Jack served as secretary in this organization. Another year has passedHone of original experiences and happytimes Iorthe undercIassmen. When the school beII toIIs in September, one can be sure OI seeing their smiling faces, as they look Forward to a much better and much happier year than they have ever experienced. S STUDENTS, LEADERS, ATHLETES ANDREW JACKSON BRICE As Atalon Knew Him and Loved Him Four o'clock Found the football squad in the locker room donning their uniforms. Among the boys was a dark haired, light-hearted lad who hurried out on the practice Field ready for the evening's period of instruction and play. The whistle blew, and he and his companions plunged into the opposing line, their only thought that oi keeping the other side from scoring. The whistle biew again, but it was another one that he heardoa call which summoned him to the line-up in a bigger game on a boundless playing Field. Although the loss of his presence was great, the spirit which he left behind will ever be a challenge to all that is pure and right and clean. He lived the way he playedo his kind, considerate, cheerful disposition retiected every quality of superior manhood To know him was to love him, this real boy, this amiable companion, this true friend. Deceased October 12, 1937 m... - xtxz-HUIX AOOIUm IO-I ZOAIchxx - A l v IV 3 39' 513; x WW 9M7. ' V . Q J1 I 'ka k0 EX D XTX V w ' THE R TINE F FORMAL CLASSES IS PLEASANTLY INTERRUPTED BY THE WELL-ROUNDED ACTIVITY PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES ABUNDANT OPPORTUNITY FOR IN- DIVIDUAL EXPRESSION. VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS DEVELOP DESIRABLE TRAITS OF CHARACTER IN ALL WHO PARTICIPATE AND PREPARE THEM FOR WORTHY HOME-MEMBERSHIP IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. ALL GROUPS DIRECT THEIR EFFORTS TOWARD ONE MAJOR OBJECTIVE+ PROFITABLE USE OF LEISURE TIME, AT HOME AND SCHOOL. x ; o Mrs. Wilson, adviser, checks layouts copy areas with Martha Jean 5 editor, and Miss Whieldon, assis adviser. the borough hall struck six,- the e was securely locked; Gus, the ker, aw that all lights were turned out in the building, yet a close observer might have thought one had been overlooked. Surely it was not reflected light that gleamed so brilliantly from the rear of the school. No, someone was inside; Gus knew that and did not disturb themathe 1939 Annual staFF was working frantically to get every- thing OFF to the printer, and each hoped that the book would be the best ever published. The click, click, click of Four typewriters could be heard as Marie Auth, Dorothy Frey, and the KnauFF twins typecl last-minute copy. And above the noise was heard the steady monotone ol Hco'py O K, heaclline O K, identification complete, engravings made, dummy pasted, as Mrs. Wilson, the capable adviser, checked each page For ac- curacy. The editor, Martha Jean Stark, placed the last pieces of original copy in the File, and sighecl with relief as she closed the steel drawer. HLet's check the complete dummy once more, Martha, said Mrs. Wilson as the two of them gathered copy sheets together. Several pages turned and the Faculty section came into view bringing vivid remembrances of the many hours spent in class. How the editor had struggled to make that copy Fit the space. A suppressed gig- gle accompanied the showing of the senior snap- shots, for it was an oh, and the way I looked, main entra N ANNUAL The Record ol Yearls Events too, or uplease don't use that awful one which continually followed Joe Arthur's, Peg McKnights, Don Cotton's, or John Salzerls repeated efforts at photography. The freshman section renewed again Lenore Nelson's trouble in Finding a cut of Mr. Dean among the many faculty plates,- while a low groan From Kathryn Homer reviewed the night when eight hundred words just couldn't be found For the Student Council write-up. And, oh, the hours Lynette Stoddard spent over senior copy. HThat orchestra picture was the worst thing to identify,', Esther Hunter broke in, Hand Johanna will agree with me llm surel The room now seemed to reverberate with sound as Warren Hampe signed the bills which Geor- gette Niggel had so neatly typed. Pictures of Charles Liddell, Bob Sprague, and Francis Gelz- heiser recalled that fateful evening when they had stuck their noses too Far inside the door of Room one on, boys, . Iese acls. Morgan's name c. sports was remil' Johnls lootbal tionally well ritten, hou . The First Fiv sec s ol ' e dummy had been found in perfect common, the last was ready for critical inspection. as etoall co was excep- H4411 uThese people can't be sold on even a small adn were the never to be forgotten comments of Bob Hamilton, Betty Kerr, or Marie Gelzheiser. Even the champion salesman, Bob Sullivan, had his diFFiculties, and George Hughes often called three or four times before being able to speak to the manager. In bold face type the words ANNUAL SALES CAMPAIGN sparkled in the Calendar of Events. It was during those two weeks that Albert Mura and Marjory Clark tried so hard to think of clever slogans For their original posters, and Florinda Siranni Hwished to goodness that those salesmen would not forget to report their daily sales. The last page turned, and the book was closecl. Beneath piles of copy, scattered cuts, and cover sketches, emerged the completed 1939 AVALON Warren Hampe, business manager, examines con- tracts with R. Sprague, M. Kerr, and F. Gel- zheiser. Co-business manager, Gr Nissel, records reports of salesmen Hughes, Mi Gelzheiser, R. Sullivan, F. Sirianni, M. Kerr, and R. Hami ton. H4511 ANNUAL. Originality and individualism were united in theme and copy, yet it had not been an easy job nor one without disappointments; Hour after hour had been spent rewriting and editing, identifying and pasting. Contracts had to be signed, type faces chosen, picture schedules ar: ranged, headlines countedeall were necessary activities before the ANNUAL was ready for the press. With both elbows on the table, the editor : her committee planned the banquet which the year's work. On that night, t ' in gold letters. Those books rroresented'hu ' T of hours of work, work wh n o , u; r. one ideal and ambitioneanothe meta: ano er All- American certiFicate. The editor and C. Li-- t the work of typists M. Au B. Knauff, and D. Frey. Center: The art and photography staffs, A. Mura, M. Clark, J Salzer, J. Capetan, E. Hunter, McKnight, D. Cotton, and J. Arthur, make posters and identify pictures. t . The literary staff, L Nelson, Kt Horner, . to dard, and Morgan edit copy with the editor, Mi Stark. N a Friday afternoon in iate winter a small congregation of juniors was seen in a corner of Room 18 huddled over a brand new issue of the Travalon. The silence of the group of ab- sorbed readers was suddenly pierced as one of the boys excitedly exclaimed, UHey, John, here's my name in the Travaion; look! and he pointed to his nomenclature which was somewhere in the neighbor- hood of column three. But his words were unheeded by the other readers, For they were too engrossed in reading the account of their Junior Entertainment and the description of the last exciting basketball game. The debut of one issue of the Travann marked the beginning ofa teclious yet exciting cycle of prepara- tions for another edition which must be even more newsy than the last. Who? What? Why? When? Where? Journal- ismis Five WW5 were the by-word of the staff while TravaiOn and Travalonette Train Future Journalists Mr. Smith, business adviser, and Miss Carden discuss publication problems with editorJane Slasor. ;il STELLA Li CARDEN EVA HOOVER dviser Adviser, Travelonellc they were preparing each issue For printing. Editor Jane Siasor carefully checked each reporter's Copy to see that the Five questions had been adequately answered. For two or three days before the papers were distributed, the stahE gathered in Room 18 to paste the dummy, read proof, write heads, and plan layout. in one corner of the room Martha Jean Stark bent over her desk counting and recounting the decks in a two-column head. She tapped her pencil, bit her lips, scribbled furiously, wracked her brain for a word hidden somewhere in her vocabulary. Sud- denly she waved the paper in the air and called to the editor, It counts Then back again she went to writing a head For another story. Ralph Taggart, Joe Herrington, and Amy Lampen- feld became louder and louder as they discussed the sports page for the new issue. Amy was trying to justify a two-column spread for girls, sports and was talking fast and iuriously to convince the boys that she should have that space. They compromised, and each one set about the editing of his copy and the writing of heads. Surrounded by yards and yards of galley proof, Joe Arthur desperately tried to read everything before six o'clock. The strange hieroglyphics oi the reader covered the pink paper ribbons. At Five- thirty he called home to say that he would be very late For dinner. He was still reading proof at six- thirty. For days Florinda Sirianni and Grace Adams had been snooping into other people's business to try to uncover news for the Personal and Alumni col- umns which they edited. Georgette Niggei handed her copy on club activities to the editor and hurried out to check yearbook advertising proof. Gathered around Miss Carden's desk, the editor, together with Esther Hunter and Lenore Nelson, v E463 op groups: Middle groups: . Hunter, A. Lewis, H. Wasserman, H. Ritchie, '. Hooker, Di Huck write and edit copy. . Christman, B. Hemp, Miss Hoover, sponsori L. Fabricius, G. Schozn plan next issue of Travelonette. Nash, J .Stitt, P. Rilley, E. Campbell, M. Griffin, K. Nash, A. mit , M. Brocke, A. McKee, D. a liser, printer. E. Wagner T. Nash, N. Feick, K. ' Kelly, V. bayne, B. Walmsley '- check copy. Travalonette. pasted uo 'nes into the proper Room 24, Mr. Ith and his business stahc made up the advertising layout and wrote copy. With a big push , the Travalon was put to bed in the Suburban Printshop. And the next day Jane hacl assignment slips in all reporters' deskst which gave the title of the story, the source of information, the length, type of article, and dead line for the next issue. The various news editors, Gladys Nichols, Therese Nash, Audrey Leibold, Evelyn Metz, Betty Ann and Elinore Knaull hurried to the oFlicel class- room, and club meeting to ferret out the news of all the school activities. The entire staH started again on the same production cycle, For another Travalon would come out in three weeks. Miss Hoover's desk in Room 29 was littered with copy sheets, rulers, paste jars, scissors, pens, galley l47il A. Bucy, J. McCullough, D. Cost, V. Ramsey, J. llen, G. Braun, T. Bradley read new issue of M. Harmon, M. Jollie, B. Krah, A. Liebold, T. cGary, Liebold type all copy before it goes to the Bottom groups: R. Brink, G. Messner, R. Russell, M. Burns, I. Liddell, J; Young paste the dummy and read galley proof. F. Siranni, J. Arthur, G. Hughes, Gt Nigael, E. Hunter, R. Taggert, L. Stoddard, M. Stark, L. Nelson write heads and paste up copy areas. C. Barnes, A. Lampenfeld, B. KnauFf, E. Metz, G. Nichols, G. Adams check ads and write copy. Heyl, J. Menold, D sheets, and dummies. The Travalonette staFl was busy arranging their material For the printer. The back page of the lour-page school paper was edited in the Junior High School, and carried the news of the seventh, eighth, and ninth grades. Ruth Hooker, the editor, with her assistant, Doris Huck, had decided that the back page eclitorial was to commemorate the birthdays of Famous persons who were born in Februaryl and they were hunting material for the story. Their adviser, Miss Hoover, gave hurried directions to the school news editors. A visitor who might have happened to observe the activities in Room 99 might have been lead to ette accu rately recoro High School, and the they reach Senior High Schoo. invention of the printing press and movabietype, has Found its way into the modern high school. This movement, which is rapidly gaining prestige in our country, develops within each student the ability to express himself in writing. The formal English composition class aFFords opportunity for many to display hidden literary talentstor others it is a means through which faulty grammar and mis- interpretation, of words can be corrected. But, supplementing curricular courses in our high schools, are active journalism classes which link the curricu- lar with the extra-curricular program. Publications teach the art of editing as well as writing, proof reading, page construction, and discriminating read- ing habits. Quill and Scroll, a national honorary journaiistic Fraternity, was organized to give just recognition lournalism, the greatest single influence since the to school journalists. Each candidate for admission pledges himself to the Fine aims of journalism- Truth, Loyalty, Englightenment, Opportunity, Initia- tive, Leadership, and Friendship. Membership re- quirements are rigidethO printed column inches, a C average or better, and recommendation by both Faculty adviser and the National Council. .u'rm .. $1; eeeee .1 . Seldom is it that a junior proves worthy of mem- bership in Quill and Scroll, but two years as news editor on the Travalon staff and one year on the Annual made Lenore Nelson worthy of this honor. Georgette Niggei gained her recognition pri- marily for her conscientious work as Assistant Business Manager of the Annual. Georgette also was club columnist for the Travalon. For two years Jane Slasor wrote sparkling Travalon copy, First news and later girls' sports. This year she had the istinction of being Editor-in- Chief of the school 1..., The seven .ims of journalism were tr ' embodied in the work of ese Five persons w reaching For the top in the . t of writing. Jane Slasor, Martha Jean Stark, Lenore Nelson, George Hughes, and Georgette Niagel. H4811 new name was published on the Senior High School activities calendar this year. The old Commercial Club was entirely reorganized, and the group of students interested in commerce be- gan the second semester as an organization known as the JuniorChamberolCommerce. To those who were not definitely informed, that name might have implied almost anything, but Junior amber of Commerce linked classroom instruc 'on wi actual situations. high school otice that 4 in practically every moder the state. Upon receiving A formal docxent, the onstitution, was read. Since it was nece ary a restate some of the articles, a committee was appointed to make the proper ad- justments, and the by-laws were accepted as reacl by Georgette Niggel at the next meeting. Mrs. Wilson and Mr. Dean, the co-sponsors oi the club, worked hard to whip things into shape, and the well-represented organization macle election oF oHicers their next move. Marie Gelzheiser was elected president, and Robert Hamilton vice presi- clent. There was a second vice president too, Marian Oakley. The all important treasurer was Robert Roos, while secretarial duties were handed to Amy Lampenleld. In accordance with the rules of the Constitution, two meetings were held each month. Business was transacted at the regular Wednesday afternoon meet- ings. The other was commonly known as the Junior Chamber of Commerce social and program evening. First Iow-lzh to right: A. Lampenfeld, Du Liebold, M. Harmon, amp e , E. Dripps, Dt Frey, A. Hirsch, B. Ealmsley, J. Capetan. Second low: M. Oakley, D. Lanahdn, H. Schumaker, F. Siranni, M. wens, I. Murphy, M. Aurin, B. Cline, G. Nisseli Third low: M. Auth, G Seitz, J. Schmidt, B. Zendel F. Bogadek, B. Krah, T. Serrane, K. Horner, M. Jollie, M. Zim, J. Slasor. Fourlh row: Bt KnauFf, J. Theis, J. McKay, H Robertson, M. Young, D. Harper, L. Bell, V. Berger, A. Heyl. Standing: Mr, Dean, sponsor, Mrs. Wilson, sponsor, R. Mason, R. Christian, M. Jollie, N. Krah, Gs Braun, F. Gelzheiser, E. Young J. Salzer, R. Philips, R. Sullivan, C Cline, R. Dietels, R Roos Hamilton, L.. Vita, C. Weiland, W. Frazier, M. Gelzheiser, president. l49ll Commerce Links Classroom With Business The students presented amusing and timely skits, and experienced business men and women were guests speakers or conducted open Forum discussions. A joint meeting was held with the West View branch of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, and it was hoped that this would be an annual event. At the end of the year the Junior Chamber of Com- merce was well on its way to becoming a successful enterprise. JOHN R. DEAN Sponsor directed Miss Pahc, designating some papers on her desk. Florincla glanced hurrieclly at the First paragraphzu As another ball was rushed through the basket, it began, Hall voices shouted approval, and simultaneously all eyes turned toward the new electric scoreboard to watch it as it rolled up two points For Avalon. Without further adieu, the pages were popped into a folder bearing the label, Student Council.n A new-comer to Avalon might have been inclined to place these pages among others containing vital statistics of basket- ball, but as Student Council was mainly responsible For obtaining the new scoreboard, it was obvious that this Folder contained a report of that boclyis numerous activities. For four weeks they pushed the sales campaign in collaboration with the Curtis Publishing Company. Everyone worked hard to sell enough magazine subscriptions to get the new addition For the gym, and to obtain incliviclual prizes tor himself. When all returns were counted, a total credit of $392.00 hagl been secured. And the high salesmen were Ralph Pomeranke and Barbara Hampe, two junior high students. Student Council Felt quite satistiecl after reaching this goal, but that success certainly did not stagnate their desire or ability to push other projects equally as well. nThere aren't enough dances in this school, complained several otAvalon's alleged HPUT this in the correct activities Folder, please, Magazine contest chairmen, George Hughes, Albert Mura, and Ralph Nurnberger record the day's sales under the direction of Mr. Smith. Council officers Joe Herrington, Albert Mura, George Hughes, and Marie Brocke discuss school policy with Mr. Evans. StUdent CounCIl Creates and lnter'prets High School Laws jitterbugs. Student Council members, hearing this directly stated criticism, put their heads together and presently announced that hereafter a Public Address System dance would be held Following each oi Friday night's basketball games. These dances were well attended, and instead of the gym becoming Clark and empty alter a game, it remained lighted ancl Filled with dancers For several hours. In September, representatives From Senior High home rooms and clubs met in Room 13 to plan a full year for the seli-governing bocly. Their First duty was to elect oHicers to lead and guide them through the year. George Hughes, a popular senior, was elected president, and dependable Joe Herrington, vice-presiclent. Albert Mura was chosen to hancllethe Fin- ROBERT E. SMITH ances oi the group, Sponsor while Marie Brockes duties as secretary in- cluded the recording of past events and the handling of all corres- pondence. Mr. Evans and Mr. Smith, the Council's sponsors, could scarcely have asked tor a more cap- able set of oFFicers. This year it was de- l50l CHARLES A. EVANS Sponsor cided by Student Council to have less outside talent furnish the entertainment at Tuesday assembly pro- grams, and Albert Mura agreed to arrange a schedule whereby each organization was notified Far in advance of the date it was expected to present an entertainment. Mrs. Thompson's home room was the First to take charge of an AII-Stuclent Assembly. They conducted a Quiz program, similar to a well-known radio broadcast. All questions asked pertained to the history oi Avalon High School. Few questions stumped the contest- ants, and after careful consideration, the judges declared the winners to be Evelyn Metz and Richard Krah. Oi course, they received prizes. Student Council, as an added feature each year, plans an exchange of programs with Sewickley High School. Behind the scenes of a Radio Broadcast was the theme For Sewickley's presen- ar. Boys read their lines From a i ing plays they dramaa i tic sound eiiects. mistaken this ast V- -- undertakings were uccessiuliy launched before the :- 5. One was to collect food- stuFis for hungry Families. t e pleas From the Coun- cil members did not fall on deaf ears, and the baskets placed in each room to receive contributions were H511i Second Rowileft to right: Third ROWaleft to right: W. Henderson, L. Luckan. Fourth Rowaleft to right: D. Walliser, Pi Reilly, E. Grubbs, Mr. Smith, sponsor, D. Leibold. First Row-Ieft to right: As Lampenfeld, T. Nash, D. Cotton, R. Sullivan, R. Rhine, G. Hughes, president. soon Filled, and in many. instances, retilleci several times. Alumni day, when all good turn to the familiar halls to ake new friends and greet old ones. An app priate program was arranged and minute cletaii perfected before their arrival. The Christmas tee in the lower hall radiated beauty. Foliowin Maceis interesting address, and the singing of lovely the octet, everyone retired to the gym where dance added the Final bit of festivity to the day. An entire day was given to guidance in the selection of one's vocation. Sponsored by Student Councils experienced men and women from all Fields of employment came to the high school to discuss the merits of their particular lines of work with students who wished to Follow in their Foot- steps. These round-table discussions cleared the doubts and answered the questions in many minds and helped in the selection oi work to be studied the Following semester. The work of Student Council never ceased until the last clay of school. This able group of students handled the entire activity program of the school. Its iast, iong-to-be-remembered Function was that of ushering the Freshmen into the student body and escorting the seniors out into the world on Move- Up Day. First Row-left to right: E. Seville, F. Sirianni, A. Lampefeld, M. Stark, E. Metz, E. Campbell, D. Johnson, M. Saladin, Er Hunter Ms Johnson, J. Shook, . Warriner, M. Luchan, A. Voelker. A. Liebold, M. Proudfoot, Ht Bauey, M. Grimm DOROTEYEEL'MORSE Second Row-left to right: L. Nelson, J. Johnstone, Js MacKay, M. Oakley, M. Weir, A. Smith, Ms Klebe, C. Hubert, A. Hurry, E. Johnson, S. Cowl, K. Nash, C. Lang, l. Haslett, G. Nichols, Ht Robertson, 5. Dunieavy. Third ROWeleft to right: P. Hampe, J. Arthur, H. England R. Sullivan, W. Hampe, R. Philips, R. Smith, R. MacPherson, J. Brocke, C. Johnstone. W. Oakiey, W. Bevinston, R. Mason, R. Krah, Music Fosters Appreciation of T was evening, and in the Avalon High School auditorium one could hear the painful tuning-up ot violins. Those in the percussion section were nerv- ously rearranging their music. As the iatecomers hurried down the aisles to their places, a thick silence fell,- for a moment Miss Morse stood straight and still with the baton poised in her right hand; suddenly she jerked it downward, and simultaneously the notes swelled upward and Flooded the entire room with their sweetness. The opening selection Faded into a medley of school songs, so familiar to everyone. The house lights dimmed, the tootlights glimmerecl, and eight talented boys and girls from the Senior High School stepped through the partecl curtains and took their places at the Front of the stage. The octet was composed of Gladys Nichols, Robert Sullivan, Esther Hunter, Warren Hampe, Martha Jean Stark, Howard England, Edwarda Saville, and Joe Arthur. They amused the audience with their singing of uShortnin' Bread , and won sincere admiration with their a cappeHa Folk carols. The curtains clrew together as their last notes faded into the evening air. . Fine Arts In March an audience again gathered in the audi- torium to witness the performance oF an hilariously Funny Operetta, which was the initial public appear- ance of the Junior High School Choral Club. uThe Dizzy Baton was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. Later it was given in the regular assembly period. Important cast members were John Bevington, Milan Zeman, and Justus Ciementson. A very appropriate play, Art, Where Art Thou? was presented by the art department the same evening. Fine arts are rapidly Finding their rightful places in the daily curri- cuium of each student. A glance at the records of the music societies revealed the names of the most active melody-makers. The Senior Choral Club, a music organizations, spent an industrious year. They met in the auditorium every other Friday afternoon, and many mornings at 8230 students coming into the building could hear the chorus practicing their Favorite songs. Through the day one could hear the carolers humming under their breath snatches of the songs they had practiced that morning. i521i . h , ,e f ,, 7 MM 7M X A ,Mxijxy; X22 MMJWMMJ 77 MJ M May, 7 MM. WMstmch eftmneiudedmm- -Ir,oma addition. This doubIe octet gave a delightIuI pro- ,Wthwwwgr swiwta-WEIW: 4 fgram at a regular meeting of the Avalon WomanIs MWMestras design ed by the Ietters'A and qub. The Iadies Iiked their music so much that they B. The group B Wwyxyyad beginners who invited them to come back again. h d t t h t i U! t th - . . . a no ye acquiredt ear 0 nip 6 m3 eirin The semors WIII Iong remember the beautiful struments WIIII the dexterity ne 556W IOI participa- Baccalaureate service which was the reIucIe to their tion in orchestra. When their skiII had developed p .t t s rcIti twt'.Th It t'irs suIIICIentIy, they promptly recerecI promotion. As 8 a U6 Ion ac IVI Ies e group O .wen y Jun 0 Don CoIIman and BiII Oakley were the only mu- who composed the Baccalaureate chOIr honored the . . I seniors with their beautiIuI sin in I The raduates SICIans the school would Iose through graduatIon, . 8. 8 . 8 . . WIII Iong remember the soIemn, Impresswe serVIce. the prospects For a good orchestra In the future are very promising. A class in harmony was added to the curricqum, Just as there were two orchestras in the school, and those who were int d in the appreciation to accommodate thoseinterested in instrumentaI music, of music and the writing Iorigina n and there was also a doubIe octet which was an out- orchestrations joined th class. Singing Iro e growth OI the original membership oI eight. Its stereoptican incIes in ssemny is now taken as roster included the eight from the First octet and matter of course, and great deaI oi credit must WiIIiam Bevington, Sallie BeIIe Cowl, Phillip Hampe, given to DonaId Bur and, George Robertson, d LuciIIe Hunter, Evelyn Metz, and Lois Maukert, in Joe Arthur who op ated the projector. OCTET EissIer, B. Snyder, V. Lee, B Battey, Left to Right: R. Sullivan, J Arthur, M. Stark, G. Nichols, E Seville, E- Second Roleeft to right: P. Goodwin, R. Me . W. Hunter, H. Engl and, W. Hampe Brown, M, Zeman, A. Wolfe, H. KoII, J. NeiIson, . ehan, C. JUNIOR CHORUS Klein: 5- Bide. First ROWMIeft to right: M. Disher, B Scott, P. Arthur, J. Walls, L. Third Roleeftto right: W. Logan,J. Brugas,Ji Clemenson,J. Dobson, Parlett, R. Simon, N. Owens, J. Betts, J. Newlin, B. McKnight, R. L. Johnson, A. Aurin, R. Aland, H. Ringer, H. Moore, J Bevington. ORCHESTRA First Row-Mleft to right: B. Beetem, J Taylor, J. Snyder, L. Stdndisha, M. Christman, S. Dunlevy, M. Minteer, W. Sanford, R. Mason J. Huffman, R Staple, A. Staple, J. Young, As Hooker, L. Hunter, W Logan P. WiIley Second Row; E.Miller, EI Betts, P. Ansbach, R. Mallasee, M Miller, C. Siemert N. Graf, W. Oakley, E. Thurstonl D Collmdn, J Salzer, E. Beile, J. Eibeck, R. Beal, H. Wasserman, Third Row: K. Johnstone, H. Parlett, J. Whyte, A. Bucy, Jr WiIIey, W. Barker! B. Hampe. She did it-she has our doll. Jun Vlliun was resented as the Youth and Curtain Christmas play. Bramatic Club work on properties for their annual assembly program. ' .. uYou blacksuard! You scoundrell A scene from The Romanccn in rehearsal. Amateur Dramatics Disclose the art ol Stage-Cralt Here is your money for the girl. . . station. Romeo pleads w'th JUI'et' , , The wardrobe is periodically inspected and Page One and Page Two exchange qunps In The cleane . Yankee KII'IS- All individual identity is lost through the art of makc-up. Youth and Curtain Club watches make-up demon- HETHER it be opening night on Broadway or at Avalon High School, theres a certain indescribable tenseness which takes possession of everyone backstage before the curtains slowly sweep back. The love of playacting is the Foundation of Dramatic Club. After many young hopefuls passed their tryouts For the club, Miss Plympton en- couraged the interest displayed in the activities behind the glamour and glitter of the footlights. The transformation of a naive student into a sophis- ticated debutante or a grey-haired grandparent was not impossible through the use of powders, creams, pencils, and paints of all shades and all colors. As cosmetics must be skillfully applied to create the desired illusion, a few of the meetings were turned into intriguing exhibitions of the marvels ol make-up. To those especially interested in the creation of a play, the time spent in reading dialogue was very prolitable. After a play was read, the group discussed its merits, diHiculties to be encountered in production, and Finally it was decided by the club whether or not. they thought it could ever be a highly successful production. The president, Warren Hampe, directed club activities, and his right- hand-man was Howard England; Jane Menold was roll-caller, and guardian of the currency was Martha Jean Stark. Robert Sullivan was the club's spokesman in Student Council. l54ll The stage hands connect wires, assemble sets, Construct props, and move properties. Miss Plympton, who has coached the major plays at Avalon for a number of years, was the sponsor. The variety of subjects studied was great,- however, acting and stage technique, and the study of character- ization and costuming were emphasized. Through the eFForts of several of the girls, more costumes were added to the already bulging cabinet which har- bored the precious and extensive wardrobe which Dramatic Club possessed. Since uthe play is definite- ly the thing, numerous one-act plays were presented during the club period, and a charming comedy, The Romancers, was given in assembly and again at Sewickiy High School. Olive Stumpi, Bob Sullivan, Joe Arthur, and Tom Bowery did splendidly in their roles. Warren Hampe was the student director. It would be better it you would huddle closer to the wall, Elizabeth, when Sara entersyn Miss Whieidon advised Elizabeth Wittgartner as they patiently rehearsed For the assembly program pre- sented by Youth and Curtain Club on December 90. Those who possessed dramatic ability tried out for parts For the Christmas play. Jean Valiean was read to them. Ruth Roehrig, Sara Jane Rawlins, Mae Owens, and Rose Christian emerged with parts. H553 Here-to-iore ail Youth and Curtain Club presi- dents have been members of the Senior ciass, but Grace Brink, a junior, broke all precedence and was a Fine leader for the group. Virginia Payne served as vice-president, Ruth Hackbarth took over the secretariai duties, Ruth Roehrig kept the strings tied on the money bag; Marie Brocke was the Student Council representative. Rare bits of dramatic skill were uncovered at the club meetings when clever skits or plays were en- acted. Three different groups were formed at the beginning of the year, and each took turns enter- taining the other section. Some of the girls even arranged to meet during the week to practice be- cause they were so interested in putting on Hcatchy programs. In March, Youth and Curtain Club visited the Bell Telephone Company. There they saw the intricate parts of a modern hand-set, watched the operators calmly plug the trunk lines into the switch- board, and best of all, they were given the oppor- tunity to hear how they sounded to their friends over the telephone. At the Valentines Day party a rip-roaring good time was had by ail. ice cream, cookies, and candy hearts were consumed, and they seemed to just hit the spot. With the election of oFiicers For next year, Youth and CurtainCiubcioseda most eventful season. Lighting eitects, sound eFtects, and curtain pulling were all jobs of the stage crew. They also shifted scenery and arranged chairs For the speakers in assembly. But on opening nights, Don Buriand, Bob Forrester, Howard England, William Bevington, and Roy Thuneil really lost weight answering questions and helping the property people arrange for the next scene. They were the boys behind the curtain who were largely responsible ior Avaionis suc- cesstui plays. HELEN G. WHIELDON Youth and Curtain Club Sponsor GIULIETTA A. PLYMPTON Dramatic Club Sponsor s Juniors, the class presented in May a comedy entitled, Life Begins at Sixteen. The plot mirrors the joys and sorrows of youth. While Mr. and Mrs. Hollis are vacationing in Havana, the twins, Paul and Frannie, provoking but lovable sixteen-yedr-olds, plan a great shoe sale to modernize their father's business. They engage the willing services of Theo, Pidgie, Fattie, Daisie, and Boots, the other Five of the Secret Seven. They plan also to entrap Crandal Smythe, a slick individual, who is trying to steal Marjorie Hollis From her sweet- heart, George Gordon, an employee of Mr. Hollis. Mr. and Mrs. Hollis unexpectedly return home. The exciting climax is reached when Elsie, a bank clerk, identiiie ual as a iorger. Hilda, the Swedish maid and little nookie Ilis also help to enliven this c-mecly. , she marries Mr. Murdstone, a man with a will of iron. When his sister, who resembles him in nature, comes to live with them, David is sent away to London. There David boards with Mr. Micawber who is always waiting For something to turn up. After a bitter struggle, David runs away to his wealthy Aunt Betsey Trotwood. She had always resented the fact that David was not a girl; however, she takes him into her heart and home. The humble Uriah Heep swindles her of her fortune. Eventually Agnes Wickiield captures David's heart. These characters step from the pages of Charles Dickens, immortal novel, and the result is pleasing: Early in December the Seniors presented The Yankee King. The queer twists of the plot provide an evening of undisputed amusement awakened from his 5 um ers y iour impressive gentlemen who tell him he is heir to the throne of Laurania. Bewilclered, but pleased, Pa accepts the kingship, seeing in it an opportunity to rule his own family, something he has never been able to do. But in Laurania, Pa has his troubles too: Ma objects to taking orders from him,- a Duchess schemes to marry her daughter Julia to his son Wilbuh Un- successful in this, the Duchess stirs up 6 revolution. Pa dons a bullet-prooi vest over his mustard plaster and the Fight is on. Wayne Douglas, Marian's Fiancee, appears, and the play moves on to a dramatic Poor hen- pecked Pa Hinkle stays at home to nurse o 7 He igw i a cold while his Family goes to a movie. LIFE BEGINS AT SIXTEEN CAST OF CHARACTERS Paul Hollis . Joseph Arthur David Copperfield Hilda . . . . . Jane Slesor Pesgotty . Mrs. Jessie Hollis . Lois Cooper Mrs. Clara Copperfield . Harry Hollis . . Thomas Bowery Edward Murdstone . Martha Jean Stark Marjorie Hollis Claire Barnes Crandal Smyth . . Howard England George Gordon . . . . Warren Hampe Frannie Hollis Snookie Hollis Esther Jane Hunter JaneD . . eo Arbuckle . Robert Sullivan Mr. Pidsie Miller , . Dorothy Harper AgneDs' Wickiield The Stranger . Uriah Heep George Hughes . Amy Lampenfeld Barbara Walmsley Eleanor KnauH Fattie Zimmer Daisie Jenkins Boots Bennett Elsie Taggart i157ii DAVID COPPERFIELD CAST OF CHARACTERS G? Jun: Murdstone Wilkins Micawber Mrs. Micawber Aunt Betsey Trotwood David Copperfield THE YANKEE KING Wilbur Hen Pa Hinkle . . . . Georgina Mc Hinkle . . . Mary Jane Ri I Hinkle . . James Ryan r inkle Grace Adams . Warren Hampe Alberta Cotton Thelma Cronk ay e Douglas . Stephen Kruger Oswai id Mahler Melissa Destinn Mary Sharp Duchess Augusta .Charles Briigel Julia Jane Slasor Leon J. Bert McCandless Emery . John Craig Wanda . Howard England Page One Page Two . CAST OF CHARACTERS Warren Hampe Margaret Joilie Mary Jane Fisher Howard England Robert Sullivan Joseph Arthur Thomas Bowery Georgette Nissel Marthe Jean Stark Esther Hunter Robert MacPherson Charles Wieland Florence Bosadek Jane Slasor Florinda Sirienni ab FLORENCE M. HAMILL JANETTE DICKSON Sponsor CoaSponsor FRIENDSHIP GIRL RESERVES I55 Hamiii and Miss Dickson bent over a Filing cabinet in the library in which was a drawer bearing the unpretentious label uGirl Reserves. Behind that name stood friendship, loyalty, and service, the threefold purpose of G. R. which this year was carried out to the inth degree. They reminisced as they Fingered through the plain maniiia folders which held the records of such a happy year! Old Man Gloom was chased away From every meeting, and with fun guided by Claire Barnes and Esther Hunter who had charge of the program and music; friendliness was truly the keynote of every evening. A hearty welcome was given the old and new Girl Reserves at the Little Sister Hike, which wasn't a hike at all this year because a drenching rain kept the girls indoors. . R. Skirt and Sweater dance was Informal dress was a requisite, as the fuliillment oi the evening. ere delicious, and the carefree was a uvelty for G. R, and it was so successful admitted that Mary Jane ' sheTWand he mittee Hhad somethin- H The West View chapter could vouc in that respect, for they were guests at the simple and serene installation and Recognition Service. At the meetings, too, they did not forget their loyalty or worship. When Jane Menolci, the presi- dent, raised her hand for order, silence reigned and continued to do so during the leading oi the devotions by Wilma Jean Beai, or one of her capable assistants, and the reading of the minutes by secretary Margaret Kerr. After the important business was discussed, the girls were ready, willing, and able to be entertained or take part in the program them- selves. Sometimes the evening's entertainment con- sisted of club singing, crazy skits, or earnest discus- sions of perplexing problems. In addition, the G. R's. put their heads together and planned a special meeting For their fathers, a tea For their mothers, and a dinner meeting for the Hi-Y Fellows. Not to be forgotten either was the Christmas party or the spring picnic in the hollow. in order to really obtain the most from their friendly gatheringsy service and cooperation were necessary. Service was demonstrated by the Hous- ing Committee which kept the club room cleaned. Martha Jean Stark saw to it that her crew was never reprimanded for soiled curtains or dusty chairs. One of the least spectacular and unpubiicized functions of G. R. was the work done by the Supper Committee. They served hot chocolate at practically every meeting and prepared special dinners from time to time. Grace Adams and her chefs not only prepared delectable foods, but they replenished the Club's funds, which were handled by Margaret McKnight, by selling hot dogs and candy at Football and basketball games. Littie wonder that Few girls ever missed a meeting or special aFiair, because Barbara Walmsiey and her co-artists constantly reminded them with their informa- tive and attractive posters. Gladys Nichols and Claire Barnes served as Student Council Representative and inter-Club Councilor respectively. Their reports of the activi- ties in the high school and of other Girl Reserve Clubs stimulated a wholesome competitive spirit among the girls. it could never be said that the Avalon G. R's. neglected those who were less fortunate than they. When Kathryn Horner asked For volunteers to dress cioiis, bring in Food or clothing contributions, or sell seals For the benefit oi the Tuberculosis League, the response was heart-warming to the Social Service Committee. With real zest and a sweep of originality, the entire G. R. organization reached the zenith in entertainment when their Minstrel was presented in assembly on March 14. The Dolores Lieboici- Marian Harman speciaity act was a real hit, but not to be outdone were six joily endmen and their ever-reaciy interlocutor, who kept the audience in peais of laughter when they took the stage. Plus a background of pulsating rhythm and clever ditties, the general consensus of opinion was expressed by one girl as, mihat Minstrel was an A51 show. Miss Hamill and Miss Dickson, the co-sponsors of Girl Reserves, after reviewing the year's events closed the Fiie drawer, looked at each other, and their faces were lighted by smiies which meant Haliis well. Dorothy Frey and Ellen Dripps in a featured dance for the Minstrel. The supper committee prepares and serves food Song books are distributed at a G. R. meeting. for 75 hungry girls. OFFICERS President . . . Donald Buriand Vice President . . Robert MecPherson Secretary . . . . RobertForrester Treasurer . . . Robert Sprague t Wx' First Row-left to right: F. Gelzheiser, R. Forrester, G. Braun, J. Salzer, J. Arthur. Second ROWaleft to right: R. Smith, R Schatzman, E. Ensminger, R. Cheetam, H. Boder, J. Workman, R. Mac- Pherson, H. Owens, C. Liddell, E. Hackbarth, E. Wilson, P. Hampe. Third ROWAaleft to right: Mr. Hall, sponsor, D. Wanner, D. Cotton, R. Sprague, C. Brooks. CIENCE is fascinating! Most students are naturally curious and want to know why certain changes occur; after they have performed elementary experiments and discover some of the reasons, they are not satisfied with a little knowledge and desire to continue their research. Just such inquisitive persons as this make up the membership of the Science Club. Mr. Hall, the sponsor, leads and directs, but the boys themselves manage the details. The club calendar said that Science Club should meet every second Friday, but those boys who truly liked to experiment spent many long enjoyable hours in the lab after school. At the eariy meetings, a desire to investigate the tech- nique of photography was expressed, and it was unanimously agreed to make photography and Film development the years project. They secured the use of a room in the basement of the grade school building which was used as a dark room. Many club periods were devoted to the discussion of the proper ways to take pictures, and the boys put into practice what they learned. By the close of the year, Science Club had practically eliminated the difficulties which the average photographer encounters. it is not correct to say that photography was the only interest of the club, because they took the afternoon 09 on January17 and went on an inspection tour of the Illinois Can Factory. Don Burland was chosen as president of the club and the other executive positions were Filled by Robert Macpherson, b Forrester, Bob Smith, and Charles Brooks. They did a Fine job. The program which the boys gave in asse oly was a series of e aeriments periormeci by Joe Arthur, Charles Brooks, a d Bob MacPherson. it w 5 very interesting and entertaining. About the middieoftheyearScience CIu- rican Association of Science Clubs which has i . From this association, new ideas and materials oe secured for carry 3 on in- dividual projects in the future. The Science Club is ly beco mg one of the most active clubs in the school. iIGOii First RJowH-Ieft to right: A. Mura, R. Forrester, W. Frazier, president, J. MI Montgomery, sponsor, W. Teutebers, . errington. Secogd ROWHIeft to right: R MacPherson, J. Burns, R. Taggart, J. Kelly, D. Hope, R. Philips, N Kroen, G etc e.r ThirdvgoEVjIeRItgo rli-sht: J. Arthur,C Liddell, H Boder,R. Sterlin5,R. Blair, L. Luckan, R Milburn, F. Murphy, ee ea Fourth Row-Ieft to right: P. Hampe, K. Johnstone, R. Smith C. Klein, R. Roos, D. CoIIman, L. Vita, C Weiland, oodwin, G. Hug es Fifth Row-Ieft to right: W. Moreland, J. Workman, J. Johnson, D. Cost, R. Mewhirter, T Bradley, T. McCul- ougI'I, R. Russell, H. Ritchie. Sixth ROWHIeItto right: J. Sheehan,J Johnson, H. Barnes, R. Sprague, H. Seimert, R Betts, V. NewiII E Burt, W. Henry, J Hope Seventhcrow-Ieft to right: W. Logan, J. Bevington, H. Young, C Gassner, T Stinnett, R. Osborne, R. Reern- sny er boy unobtrusiver made his way up .to the- Ironta oI Room 15 on a certain Wednesday morning and expelled the following question in a booming voice, How manyfre going to HTPY tonight?n The quickly raised hand of almost every boy wasthe onIy reply. At probany the exact moment, that scene was being enacted in every report room from the ninth grade to the tweIIth That evening, as they had every previous Wednesday, the IeIIows made the short jaunt to the Y. M. C. A. ., swarmed to the dinner table, and quickly consumed the tempting Iood the mothers set before them. What occurred after the dinner was Completed reaIIy constituted the most valuable part. ITMonty and Bill Frazier, the president, had decided that each program should be worthy of near-eternaI remembrance, and never once did it IaII short oI reaching that high goal. Health, character, and the spiritual sides of a boy's IiIe were brought into focus quite often. Hi-Y reaIIy uIived on Alumni Night. Perhaps it wouIcI be erroneous to say they were boisterous, but they did have a grand time greeting oIcI paIs before caIming down to give Sid Smith's address their earnest consideration. The cIust abIe secretary, Joe Herrington, reveaIed that Ior a month or more character building had been the main theme. For a Iong whiIe the boys had done pIenty of serious thinking about themselves. The executive oFIicers, BiII Tueteberg and Bob Forrester, assisted in making arrangements for a swim- ing party, which was much enjoyed. The Fellows donned coats For no less than Iour occasions this year when the Mothers, Fathers, GirI Reserves, and Faculty were special guests of honor. Their manners were very commendable as they refrained Irom hoarding two chairs each-one to sit on, and one For their feet. The boys trudged homeward aIter the year's Final meeting, Feeling conIident that they were now prepared to make a better worId. I61II HIM Emphasizes Character Service LoyaIty OFFICERS President . . . William Frazier Vice Presrdent Secretary . . . Joe Herrington Treasurer . . William Teutebers Robert Forrester stood on the gym balcony. They were breath- less with anticipation of unknown events cer- tain to occur, For they were being initiated into Leaderis Club. To some, the exqct activities of this organization were rather vague, so For their benefit, and ours too, Fiorence Bogadek and her fellow oHicers including Ruth Roehrig, Dolores Leiboid, Jane Slasor, Grace Brink, and Pat Reilly proceeded to relate them to us. UEarly in September, just after school started, someone put in, uwe hiked to Bahi's Farm. We were there practically all day, and did we have fun? HAt our First gym hop on October 99, we didnt see many of you ireshies,n broke in Grace, ubut most of you attended the last two. We also went roller skating and swimming, started Jane, suppressing the smiles of Doris and Lucille as they recalied an especial Gym Hop, Nanci some girls got on the wrong street car after we left SEVERAL underciass girls, ridiculously attired, GYLA B. STERN Sponsor LeM. Weir, J. Streeter, R. Roehrig, Dt Ldndhdn, M. Oakley, B. Waimsley, J. Nash, At Hrisch, Mi Harman, J, Cosen- tino, At Liebold, E. Cronin, Rt Chris- tian, A. Ldmpenfeld, J. Shook. CeD. Frey, J. McGary, G. Nissel, Et Stitt, G. Nichols, G. Seitz, A. Heyl, G. Brink, M, Owens, D. Critchfield, R. Reiliey, E. Wittsdrtner, E. Kaylor, S. Connersl D. Liebold, G. Adams, N. Owens, K. Horner, F. Dripps, J. Slasort They Become Leaders the pool, and it took them hours to get home. They had Miss Stern really worried. HYour sisters probably told you of the fun they had on Alumni Night playing volleyball, ping-pong, basketball, and shuFileboard. We do those things at our active meetings, too, continued Pat. uSome evenings we brought our suppers along like you are doing tonight, added Ruth, uancl no one has mentioned the grand time we had at the picnic at North Park. When one of the new comers hesitatingiy in- quired ii there was anything left For them to do, Florence assured them that there would be 6 Gym Hop with Triple A, more swimming and skating parties, plus a big Treasure Hunt. Late in May these same freshmen headed for home after 6 Fun festivalethe Sports Finale. All promises made to them had been iulFiIled, and they were happy that three years were still left for them to develop the spirit so characteristic of the mem- bers of Leaders, Ciub. H6211 First Row-leftto right: L. Gerber, D Laib, M. McKnight M. Smith. Second Row-Ieft to right: K. Na s,h Tansy, M Brooke, M. Saladin, M Klebe, E. Bernauer. Third ROWaleft to right: M. Griffin, 5. Connors, M. Auth, R. Metz. Fourth ROWaIeFt to right: J. McGary, R. Krah, H. Barnes, E. Tate, A. Merkel, BI Wagner, L. Michel, C. Barnes, A. Hannah. They Study Cralts pets dancing about on a miniature stage de- lighted the entire student body in assembly on April 22. These cute marionettes were fashioned right in our own school by the Cralts Guild. To choose the characters, attach the numerous strings, and dress them in accordance with their role took a great deal of patience, but as Jane Slasor dis- closed, Hlt was lots of Fun. At the Christmas party Crafts Guild members had a jolly time playing games, and also displayed Yuletide cards they had made for themselves. LAUGHING, shrieking, merry, funny little pup- This year everyone was amazed to learn that there were close to sixty members in the club, including several boys. Because of the increase in enrollment, they planned to pack up and establish new head- quarters in a larger room for the second semester. It was a real treat For the organization to venture on two excursions to the Carnegie Museum for the express purpose of viewing the lnternational Art l63l Exhibit and the Pittsburgh Associated Exhibit. While on one trip, they made a tour of the important civic buildings in Oakland, including the Cathedral ol Learning and the Heinz Memorial Chapel. After receiving instructions in the art of making batiks, the club members set to work in an attempt to duplicate the results obtained by Mrs. Thompson, their sponsor. Silhouettes and intricate wall plaques, as well as clever metal work and weaving, were quite in vogue; and the old standbys, knitting, crocheting, and embroidery were skillfully employed in the creation of attractive bits of ornamentation. One bright spring day the Crafts Guild members who showed a Flare tor artistry gathered on a hill- side, and, with varying degrees of perfection, sketch- ecl everything they laid eyes on until the approaching dusk First blotted out colors, then Forms. The close of school found all members confident that their artistic talent had in some way been developed. GERTRUDE St THOMPSON Sponsor FENCING when questions of personal honor were settled by means of a duel ioughtwith rapiers amid the Flying banners and the cheering or jeering of spectators, comes the increasingly popularsportanddiHi- cult art of fencing. This colorful and dignified pastime made its debut in Avalon just after the close of the football season. Eight boys and two girls re- sponded to Mr. Hall's suggestion that a club be organized to learn the art of Fencing. Minus the ac- companiment oi the blaring trump- ets that signaled the beginning of a ieudalistic bout, Joe Arthur, Bob MacPherson, Alexander Hooker, Donald Cotton, Ernest Hackbarth, Robert Reemsny- der, Paul Cass, Earl CritchFieId, Armelia Merkel, and Betty Wagner organized Avalon's First Fencing club. After foils and masks were purchased, they went to the gymnasium to receive their First interesting lessons given by Mr. Hall and his assistant Mr. Richard Montgomery. The First Few instruction periods touched on the Fundamental principles of footwork, simple attacks, and parries with ripostes. After the beginners had spent many Wednesday evenings developing their muscie coordination, Mr. FROM the days of knighthood, First Row-Ieh to right: A. Martel, B. Wagner, . Second Row-Ieft to right: A. Hooker, E. Critchiield, J. Arthur, R. Reemsnyder. Third Row-Ieft to right: P. Cass, R. Mac- Phcrson, D. Cotton, E. Hackbarth, Mr. Hall, Sponsor. A JOHN F. HALL Coach ncient Sport Becomes Modern Pastime Hall was confident they were then Fit to demonstrate their agility publicly, and their big opportunity came between the halves oi a basketball game in January. it was an excellent exhibition for beginning artists, and many stud- ents saw the possibilities of a splendid leisure time sport in fenc- ing and resolved to join Fencing Club next year. The progress of the iencers was remarkable, and Mr. Hail arranged for competitive meets with other schools. In preparation For these events the iencers took their hobby more seriously than ever. On the night of the Bellevue basketball game the most interesting exhibition was given. The more talented oi the iencers engaged in a match with the University of Pittsburgh team, at which bout Mr. Montgomery officiated. The benefits to be derived from the sport are many-Fold. In addition to developing poise, balance, and graceful carriage in the individual participants, it provides wholesome exercise that can be pursued throughout the lifetime of the individuai. In one year fencing has become an integral part of the Avalon activity program. First Row-Ieft to right: G. Hughes, L. Luckan, W. Frazier, C. Weiand, Bowery, G. Capetan, W. Teuteberg, C. Andrews, E. Taylor, R. Taggart, Mr. Rush, sponsor. Second ROWaleft to right: R. Nurnberser, L. Tyler, R. Mewhirter, J. Harrington, F. Gelzheiser, R. Christian, W. Mc- Mullin, J. Sheehan, Dc Hope, W. Henry. Third Row-Ieit to right: W. Schell, J. ope, H. cMahon, W. Graham, H. Young, J. Kelly, L. Fitzpatrick, F. Ber- nauer, R, Haenel, J. Killeny H. Barnes, Fourth Row-Ieft to right: R. R005, R- Thuneil, T. Stinnet J. Bevinston G- Betcher, J. Salzer, C. Gassner, J. John- son, R. Smith. winged ioot bearing three HA's was proudly displayed on the dark sweaters of some thirty boys following the organization of the Triple A Club. The boys who played on the various athletic teams were given an opportunity to Further their interest in sports. This was the idea Mr. Rugh had in mind when he originated the club, the Full name of which was the Avalon Athletic Association. The officers were George Betcher, president; Bill Frazier, vice presi- dent; Joe Kelly, recorder oi the numerous events; and Charles Gassner comptroller oi the currency. John Salzer handled the athletes, interests in student council. WILLIAM F RUGH Sponsor H653 Athletic Association Supplements Active Sports From the very beginning, the boys were Faced with handicaps;the football team used the playing Field in the fail, the basketeers occupied the gym Floor in early winter, and the girls, intra-murai sports program iasted until spring. Consequently, the boys did not have many uactiven meetings, so they met in Room 12 for a business meeting every Wednesday. New members purchased the handsome gold emblems which clearly identitied Triple A ciub membership. inner-club competition was stimulated when the boys formed several mushball teams. The close scores indicated that the teams were evenly matched. in early spring, A.A.A. engineered a swimming party, the money For which was raised by holding several Gym Hops in conjunction with Leaders Club. Some oi their best times, however, were had when they played touch Football. Mr. Rugh joined the boys in this sport. They displayed their prowess in soccer and in the May Day events, too. As a grand Finale, Triple A and Leaders Club held a joint meeting at North Park. The boys Furnished the transportationy the girls the refreshments, and they all saw to it that each person had one grand time. Triple A was a comparatively new organization, but it quickly became popular with the athletically inclined boys, and the next iew years should Finci it a progressive, interesting, and helpful club, dedicated to good, clean Fun. K- o J 0'49 wmj WVVWXW M. i. l -W. ' WWVVVW -:Z W , .1 Left to Rig t: . P.H IIJ. ,NJJM 5 ne, hri n, F. McGowan, Mr. Floyd, sponsor, R. Reemsnyder, R.Ecal, Es Qonhl. BurnsAXf. Moireland, E. Grubbs, J. Eibeck. U HF tk' , NF , h otor Club Provides Industrial Training 0 YOU have engine trouble? It so, take the troublesome part to the Motor Club at Avalon where the club members will make the necessary adjustments. For two years this group has llourishecl under Mr. Floyd's supervision,- and not only during regular club periods, but during manual training classes as well, the boys assemble jumbled shafts, pistons, cylinders, cog-wheels, and other nameless parts, until a smooth-running, non- friction-producing motor is rebuilt. Joe Burns, the president of Motor Club has charge of the weekly meetings, where, when the chugging of motors has ceased informative discus- sions, which fall just short of a debate, increase their knowledge of the powers of mechanics. Two excursions, one to the Gull Building Exposi- tion, and another to the Ford Assembly Plant in East End, were included in the exciting itinerary of Motor Club. They viewed motors of all types, lro the huge and intricate in composition to the very simp and to the very mechanically minded students, th jaunts oHered a glimpse into the Future of such rk as a vocation. F. H. FLOYD Sponsor Motor Club was fully equipped with a set of tools, numerous books, and magazines; the members were equipped with skillful hands and interested minds. Their boundless energy was mercilessly released on two old automobiles in the shop which were stripped and tinkered with until it seemed they would never enjoy action again,- but a Few days later the motors would grunt and gurgle with all their former force. In the garage adjacent to the Wilson home, the Motor Club had another automobile. This one was used to teach the fundamentals and principles of safe driving. This gave the fellows an oppor- tunity to put theory into practice. The Motor Club provided interesting movies in assembly on March 7, and Mr. Anderson from the Plymouth Company and Mr. Parker from the Parker Chevrolet in Bellevue discussed cars and motors with the boys during the club period. Their sales talks were used as examples, and the members composed remarkable sales talks of their own. To the three boys who displayed the most interest in Motor Club For the term, Mr. Parker oFFered a free trip to Detroit where the entire assemblage of the automobile lrom beginning to end could be inspectecl. This was a wonderful reward For which the boys worked diligently. l66ll the school year. The reason? Club managers were showing their ability as politicians by seeking votes For the important oHices in the Junior High School Student Council. A general under- current of excitement permeated the student body after the campaign speeches in assembly. Candidates Formulated their platforms, and pupils decided as to those who deserved the coveted positions. EXClTEMENT was at its peak at the beginning of Ralph Nurnberger proved to be the all-around favorite for the presidency. Having had two pre- vious years of experience as an oHicer in the sell- governing body, Ralph was more than qualitied to wield the gavel. Popular Jimmy Slasor triumphed as vice-president, and was always on hand when he was needed. As the secretary, Jack Stewart laithlully and eFli- ciently recorded the activities of the council. The Financial records were kept by Roberta Clark, who held the treasurship lor the second successive year. Student council clues, which amounted to the usual two cents a month per person, were used primarily lor Flowers for the sick. Home-room representatives were elected to the Student Council soon after the beginning of school in the fall. Clubs also sent their representatives. These appointed delegates brought student opinion to light, submitted new ideas, advanced projects, and in general regulated the functions of the junior governing body. The scheduling of assembly programs was the most trying and most difficult of all Student Council tasks. It was their responsibility to assign a Thursday morning clate to each home-room and club. The i Junior Council GOVEFDS Underclassmen desire for variety in performances was stressed, and the entertainments were unusually diversified and enjoyable. They included amateur shows, plays, speeches, music, and Films. The annual No-tardy campaign was also launched by Student Council. With the aid and cooperation of everyone in the home rooms, one hour's vacation per month was earned as a reward For no tardiness during that time. The body also helped to promote the magazine sales campaign in the Junior High School, the object of which was to obtain a score board for the gym. Their many untiring efforts were rellected in the records of the Council, For they showed a very successful and profitable year. First ROWalelt to Right: R. Clark, B. Tobin, J. Slasor, J. Stewart, R. Nurnberger, president. Second Row-left to right: T. McCullough, H. Ritchie, F. Fertschneider, We Barker. Third ROWaleft to right: J. Neilson, J. Tredway, R. Hooker, Di Wampler, G. Davis, K. Christy, Ds Cost. H6711 ELSIE N. GILLING Sponsor Junior High School Club Activities The stroke of twelve! Cinderella hastened down the palace stairs, leaving behind a tiny glass slipper, and her magic Finery vanished into tatters once moreethe curtain fell on another scene of the famous fairy tale. The girls of the Stage Craft Club spent many enjoyable afternoons pulling the strings of their marionettes. A miniature stage was con- structed, and numerous skits presented, of which the uonce upon a time story of Cinderella was one. Jean Tredway presided, with Mrs. Roedeii as the club sponsor, and during other club hours they led discussions on voice, stage tech- nique, and the history of drama. There was a rustle of leaves on the ground as a nature loving group tramped through the woods, silently listening For a bird call, or alertiy searching for a nest belonging to one of their Fine Feathered friends . The hikes taken by the Outdoor Club members provided varied information For charts which they made on bird species and their character- istics. From movies they also gained valuable knowledge. James Macpherson was the capable president, and Miss Dickson was the club sponsor who provided opportunities to observe Mother Nature at her best. High up on the bulletin board was a sign reading: uThe Junior High Choral Club will meet this afternoon at 3:50. The talented warbiers assembled under the direc- tion of Miss Morse to sing their favorite songs and to practice The Dilly Baton an Operetta which they presented triumph- antiy in assembly and again at an evening performance For the public. Visits to radio station K D K A and to the Stephen Foster Memorial ciimaxed the year's activities. Justus Clem- entson was the prexy and James Neilson, his substitute. You might as well know it, i'm just a common thief! cried one of the Garbo thespians oi the Dramatic Club during the presentation of What An Act at a P. T. A. meeting. The club proudly boasted many enthusiastic and talented members whose main diversion was the enacting of plays. Hettie Barkley Filled the position of president after Waiter Conner, the former president, moved away. Miss Price, the clubs sponsor, ieci interesting discussions on voice, enunciation, and diction, which proved valuable to the young actors on the stage. Mary LouMichel was rewarded with a chocolate bar one Tuesday afternoon, which she won in a Movie quiz contest. Odious aromas, bubbling of chemicals over Bunsen burners, and scientific chatter identified the Science Club boys. Experiments were in charge of Ed Thurston who i68ii IRENE H. AUSTEN Sponsor, TraveLCIub MARIAN T. JONES Sponsor, Junior Girl Reserves JANETTE DICKSON Sponsor, Outdoor Club iDA M. PRICE Sponsor, Dramatic Club F. H. FLOYD Sponsor, Junior Science Club PEARL W. ROEDELL Sponsor, Stagecraft Club provided many intriguing afternoons for the tei- Iows. The uhows ancl iiwhats of compiling newspaper were investigated during a visit to The Press. Versatile Ralph Nurnberger was presi- dent, and James Siasor his shadow. On the table near the window in neat arrange- ment stood a group of soft, cuddly, little animals being prepared For poor and unfortunate children. These had been made by the industrious Girl Re- serves as a part of their social service program at Christmas. The club was a popular one, overflowing with good times and amiable Fellowship which was brought about by Miss Jones, the club sponsor. At a scavenger hunt on Halloween the girls became Hawkshaws and searched For coveted prizes. The Tuesday afternoon uget-togethers Found them en- gaging in crafts, world Fellowships, valentine pro- grams, and gift clays. The president, Jane Daryman, E6911 was responsible For many of the novel entertainments enjoyed throughout the year. The waving palm trees in the wind, native singing in the night, and the slashing of south sea waves upon the shore beckoned the members of the Travel Club who were smitten with wanderiust. Just as the South intrigued some, the Northern Iightsi icebergs and polar bears proved most interesting to others. The merry travelers made colorful posters on their Favorite vacation lands. They found particuiar pleas- ure visiting numerous places and studying the distant countries by reading and engaging in travel talks in which all participated. Among their several trips, a visit to The Press particularly interested the enthusi- astic boys and girls. A jaunt to the Art Cinema to see Paderewski in The Moonlight Sonata thrilled them also. Miss Austin superintended the weekly meet- ings, and Joseph East was secretary-treasurer. Enier i0 Learn -:- Go Forilz i0 Serve NOB m4: 353st AOOIUm IO...- ZO..,erxx DATA HEALTH-THE REQUISITE OF EACH INDIVIDUAL IS SOUGHT AND ENCOURAGED THROUGH A WELL-ROUNDED SPORTS SCHEDULE. RECREATION FURNISHES THE NECES- SARY RELAXATION FOR COMPLETE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL GROWTH. ATHLETICS PROVIDE THE COMPETI- TIVE GAMES WHICH STIMULATE THE ACQUISITION OF ATTITUDES OF FAIR PLAY AND GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP, AND TEACH THE VALUE OF TEAM WORK AND CO- OPERATION. THE AIM-SOUND MINDS IN HEALTHY BODIES PHYSICAL CULTURE BUILDS HEALTH tuclent! The preservation of Health! the requisite of every high schoo in the pink of physical condition. formation which will enable hi students had healthy, alert bodies and then proceeded to teach them grace, poise, and balance. Realizing that sunshine and out-door activities were indispensable aides to health, she prolonged the hockey season as long as possible. In the big, well ventilated gymnasium, volley-ball and basketball kept the girls in tip-top condition. The boys were trained by an instructor who conducted active gym classes. The brisk autumn days saw Mr. William Rugh and his scantily clad class on the ball Field playing touch-tackle. He kept the boys hustling the entire period and saw to it that good sportsmanship prevailed, and the contests always ended in a jovial manner. Miss Laura Byers, a Former Avalon graduate, was the First FulI-time school nurse. Her duties included dispensary treatment, detection of communicable diseases, home visiting, and routine health examinations. Annually, complete health examinations are given by Doctor J. S. Kelso, the school physician. To the genial doctor fell the task of physical examinations of the athietes trying out For the various sports. Dr. Kelso and Miss Byers conduct routine health examinations. Fullback DONALD PALM Football Squad First Row-left to right: M. Zeman, J. Kaufman, H. Young, R. Block, T. Stinnett, F. McGowan, E. Beile. Second Row-leit to right: Ca Hallam, E Birch, C. Andrews, P. Toomey, . Grubbs, L. Vita, P. Heyl, J. Wachter. Third Row-left to right: Coach Weichel, Hampe, Manager, E. Young, Manager E. Maukonen, J. c y, J. Burns, . Hughes, J Slasor, D. Palm C Liddell, Manager B. Sterling, Manager, Coach Wertacnik Fourth ROWaleft to right: J. Morgan, R. Sullivan, F. Aland, J. Hope, R. Taggart, P. Goodwin, R. Osborne, W. Hampe Tackle ROBERT SULLIVAN E743 FATE OVERPOWERS AVALON GRIDDERS I WW3 THE w g'roa healthy, tanned harvest of Fleet- io ed I pw ng the season of the roughest sport known- iootball - clown to the Fertile iittle meadow north oftt j ' a arT preparation for the coming pig-skin battles. in that ating young bodies in sham battle provided the onloo dtl'p . ere similar to that of Robinhood. Gradually the original 5 than two dozen. The picturesque meadow wa . football Field,- ancl the rocky, uneven ground left but a tiny ban of boys to do battle for old Avalon High. Often the moon watched the earnest little group staggering around in the dark, trying to make the best of a poor playing condition. Coaches Wertacnik and Weichel lost many 5 nights sleep hoping that the gods of clean sport would favor that small team with a victory. With the odds against them in every game, a lack of substitutes, with but half a Field For practice, and no home Field on which to play, the squad Faced their opponents, who out-sized and out-weighed them nearly every time. in every game, without fail, the Avalon spark blazed to a brilliant Flame and blasted a scorching path deep into the enemy,s territory. But fate over-Iooked the Avalon gridders when she passed out the victories, For our hardy bunch of boys was left with a tally of seven hard-fought defeats. The team, though decorated with a garland oi gailing downfalls, was not an out-cast at Avalon High, For few schools have had the privilege of back- ing a squad courageous enough to play out their string of games when Dame Defeat planted her kiss on them so often. J. J. WERTACNIK Head Coach J. C. WEICHEL Line Coach iTH seven veterans in the navy blue and gold, Avalon invaded the Beaver Valley for the initial game of the season. The blistering hot afternoon didnt help the nervous, perspiring teams,. For less than 30 yards were gained by either team in the First quarter. Donnie Palmis tremendous punts kept the play in Beaveris territory the entire period. Morgan's runback oi Beaver's punts put the bail in position for Hughes and Palm to complete two passes to our opponents, 9 yard line, where we lost the bail on a tumble. in the second half, our running power took eFiect and Hughes, quick kick of 70 yards kept the ball within Beaver's 90 yard line the remaining portion of the contest. The Final score after a hard-Fought game was 70, incidentally Beaver's only victory. The home crowd seemed to revive our gladiators of the gridiron, For our clash with Avonworth turned into the roughest siugtest Avalon has seen in many years. Bob Sullivan, playing a Fierce left tackle, started the activities with a furious burst of smash- ing blocks, and in spite of this, with but a Few seconds left of the First half, Avonworth whipped a lucky 50 yard pass that lit in touchdown territory. BaHied, our surprised boys blocked the seventh point, but this did not prevent Avonworth irom chucking another touchdown pass. Leading the pack of our revengeiui sons was John Slasor, speedy right guard, who opened the holes through which Palm charged iike an enraged bull ior Ava- lon's First score of the season. The whistle blew with the score Ben Avon 13, Avalon 6. With a show of amazing spirit, the down-trodden Biue and Gold stavecl 0H Miiivaieis repeated heavy barrages time and again, but late in the First quarter they squeezed the bail over our goal line and cop- ped the extra point via the drop-kick. Leithaii Toomey followed up with some fancy open Field running, while sophomore halfback Joe Keiiy helped the cause with a splendid exhibition of hard tackling. Reserve strength proved the vantage point for the Miiivaiers, and they scored again in second, third, and Final quarters to end the dismal day 25-0. The kickott to the Edgewood game was met with a heavy cloudburst, and each team was able to advance the ball but a Few yards when a tumble would occur. The lightning, unceasing down- pour, and thick quagmire could not hold back Dan Vita, however, for he seemed to amuse himself by dropping our ioeman to the soupy earth. The third Center JOSEPH BURNS Guard ELMER GRUBBS Left End i WARREN HAMPE Right End JAMES HOPE Quarter Bock GEORGE HUGHES Half Back JOSEPH KELLEY period proved the Edgewood men to be excellent mudders, for on two occasions they skidded en masse over our blurred goal line. The Final period saw George Hughes reach into the misty sky and pull in three passes that helped our mud-be-smeared gridders bite deep into the enemy's territory. With two minutes left, Edgewoocl scored again to make the score 20-0. A capacity crowd turned out to witness Avalon take on Sewickley, the Section B Champion. The three minute intermission at the second quarter gave the Sewickley Indians the power to scalp the Blue and Gold of two touchdowns. Chunky Ed Mau- konen, hefty center, twice on our own goal line became a living wall and held the onslaught. With a Final mighty thrust the lndians speared another touchdown and the board showed 19-0. When it seemed Avalon was ready to throw down her chips, Johnny Morgan, Fleety right half, brought the ball to the Indians, 2w yard line when the game whistle blew in a very disheartening manner. Neville seemed to be too tough a problem to solve, For an early tally opened their touchdown Fiesta. HMikeH Grubbs' vicious tackles discouraged Neville to such an extent that they tumbled, and he Hopped on the inflated porker For udear old Alma Mammy. Still no victory Iaureis decorated the Blue and Gold shower-room. The Final stanza of our grid season was written in the Believue Bulldog kennel,- to nearly all but the team it looked like a despairing cause. Avalon,s opening play, a sleeper pass heaved by Morgan, was partially blocked; Beilevue intercepted and tell the few remaining steps over the goal. A Few minutes later Taggert broke away, gal- lopped down Field, and, surrounded by three oppo- nents, reached up and snatched the pigskin,- but Morgan's extra point dropkick was blocked. Growling vengeance, the Bulldogs returned with a couple more touchdowns, recovering a Blue and Gold tumble on our goal line for their twenty- Fifth point. A rejuvenated bunch of Avalon boys staged a hammering, prolonged drive of 75 yards. Right end Hampe, a low tackler with a high aver- age, sprinted upheld and Palm's 12 yard pass drop- ped into his hands. After a split second of jug- gling, he snuggled the piggie to his heavily pound- ing chest and dived jubilantly over the border into paydirt territory, to bring the score to 25-12, a Fitting ending to the grid careers oi eight senior Iettermen who gave their all for such small returns. g Mgr Wt 2 v we - V, J41, min Te - It IMAM LwLU M Q l 1r , , lf yijV1J, - ' Center ; ,J- V EDWIN MAUKONEN HaIf-back JOHN MORGAN Gua rd JOHN SLASOR End RALPH TAGGART HaIf-back PAUL TOOMEY Tackle LAWRENCE VITA The Cheerleaders, Ellen Dripps, Dick Fuerst, Amy Lampenfeld, Jack Johnson, Patricia Reilly, cheer the team to victory. A Ticket Committee, M. Weir, M. Oakley, D. Frey, G. Brink, F. Sirianni, Mr. Mawhinney, sponsor; F. Bogadek, G. Adams, 0. Stumpf, J. Menold, M. Kerr take their places at the entrance to the gym. Sept Sept Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Nov. FOOTBALL FACTS AND FIGURES . 23 Avalon.. . 3O Avalon.. 7 Avalon. .13 Avalon. . . 21 Ailaionup . 28 Avalon. . . 1O Avalon. . wooo-bbx .0 Beaver; ........ 7 Avonworth. . . .13 Milivale ....... 25 Edgewood . . . .20 Sewickley.. . . .19 Neville Twp.. .19 Bellevue. . .. . . .25 this year at Avalon changed from a droll request for vocal encouragement to a' voluntary, tym- panum-shattering series of Shoot them high! Pass them low! Come on Avalon! Lets go! The Formula For such a revolutionary outburst was the dismantling of an aH-boy cheerleading squad, and the addition of three girls. From the throats oi these maids came the Blue and Gold battle cry in a manner that would have sent the Banshees of Old ireland skeltering back into the swamps and mines. Blond, vivacious Ellen Dripps broke through the resistance of many a silent onlooker, and soon had him whooping For joy, or issuing heart-rending pleas for a touch-down or Field-goai. On either side of Ellen, whirling through the gymnastics that accompany the art of cheerleading, were to be seen two comely misses, Amy Lampenield and Patricia Reilly. When this tongue-ioosening trio got to- gether, very few Avalonites escaped hoarse throats, Not wishing to slight the male megaphone toters, much credit was due those young men, namely: Jack Johnson, Warner Graham, and Dick Fuerst. The football teams numerous goaI-line stands, and the basketball squad's Fourth quarter scoring sprees might never have occurred had it not been For the echoing eHorts of Avalon's staunchest rooters, the cheer leaders. HThere were ten pretty girls at our school, whom the A Ticket Committee employed to handle all the cold cash work before and at the games. With smiles, Favors, and compiiments, these wiiy girls sounded the bottom of many an individuals till and proved their committee to be deserving of recognition as the Financiers of sports events in Avalon. When this approach failed, and it some- times did, Mr. Mawhinney the sponsor, devised new tactics for his eHicient helpers, namely: Florence Bogaclek, Jane Menold, Grace Adams, Florinda Sirianni, Dorothy Frey, Marion Oakley, Olive Stumpi, Grace Brink, Marion Weir, and Margaret Kerr. The Activity Ticket and Committee were intro- duced into Avalon High School when Mr. Glenn N. Dood personaliy undertook the problem of reducing each student's admittance Fees to all athletics events. Mainly through Mr. Mawhinneyis etiorts to have every student attend all the high school sports activities, the cost of the HA ticket was reduced to three dollars, making it possible for every student to own one. The ticket also entitled each holder to an issue of the Travaion, the school paper, every three weeks. PREVIOUSLY a very arduous task, cheerleading E781i A tense moment in a decisive same. this year! 56 to 2, 45 to 6, and 36 to 6 may seem like fantastic scores, but these startling results are veritied by the score-keepers book. Many times had Avalon knocked upon Fame's golden gate, but the team little dreamed of the prize Lady Luck was to pass out to them at the end of the season. Our dribblers blew oft the proverbial roof with a barrage of 21 victories out of 27 starts. A sprinkling of boys that three or Four years ago was predicted to some day organize a better than average ball club turned into a squad of young giants that knocked every team in the section loose From its moorings. As our quintet warmed up For the league season t OACH RUGH'S dream came true at Avalon WILLIAM F. RUGH ouch t791t Reign as by shellacking Freedom, Beaver, Arnold Prep, and Aspinwall, they received much praise and encourage- ment. A loss at Brentwood and a victory at Oliver ended the pre-league season. The Avalonites opened with the victory song over Beaver to the tune of 42423 and 32-21. The First obstacle in the path of taking the North Borough's Cup was removed at Avonworth. Jim Hope and Taggart blanketed the Maroon and Grey, while Kroen handed in eleven points worth of long shots. As we handed neighbor West View a 29-27 defeat, the grape-vine of the basketball world vibrated with the news of the precision and machine- like decapitation of so strong a team. Leetsdale became Avalbn's guest on Friday the thirteenth tunlucky For them and gave Jim Hope, junior guard, an opportunity to use his left and right hand shots under'the basket, ringing up 13 points. Such dead shooting won the game for us, 40 to 32. Neville came close to upsetting the Blue and Gold apple-cart when they held Avalon to 26 to 13 at the halt-way mark. ln the third period, Taggart, Jim Hope, and Bill Frazier turned on the pressure and capped the contest, 45 to 36. Edgewood, co-leader with Avalon in the race for the upper berth in the section, trailed us throughout the First meeting by a margin of two and three points. As the home town aggregation began to stretch its lead in the Final period, oneoftheMaroon and White players took it upon himself to demonstrate some Fine and fancy clipping; result, Taggart meets one hard Floor. The near-catastrophy ended with a 30-23 score in our Favor. BASKETEERS Section Champs First Row-Ieft to right: Warren Hampe, manager; Norbert Kroen, Dean Hope, Joseph Kelly, Second Row-Hleft to right,- Georse Betcher, James Hope, William Frazier, Gearae Hughes, Charles Gassner. Third ROWi 712k to right: Donald Burland, manager,- Ralph Taggan, William Teutebzrg. Avalon ........... 29 Canonsburg., H 6 Ketchel. 1. ..43 Freedom. .29 Beaver. 1 . .30 Shadyside .25 Arnold Pre .46 AspinwalL .29 AspinwelL .83 Brentwood, .36 Oliver,... .20 Sewickley, .23 Avonworth.. .,,91 West View ....... 27 Avalonu Avalon.. Avalon. Avalon. Avalon. Avalon. Avalon,. Avalon. Avalon, Avalon.. Avalonn eville Tw 36 Edaewood 23 Rochester 15 Bellevuz. , 19 Sewickley, 11 Avonworth 24 West View 40 Leetsdaleu 34 Neville Tw Q3 Edgzwood 18 lelevue. 21 Rankin ..... 39 118011 First Row-Ieft to right: J. Bevinston, R, Fuerst, R. Smith, N. Neily, R. Osborne, E. Taylor, C. Andrews. Second Row-left to right: H Barnes, H Young, J. Johnson, J. Burns, Mr. Dean, coach, P Toomey, R. Connolly, T. Stinnett, R. Bea! History was made on the Bellevue Floor, when, For the second time in thirteen years Avalon whipped the BulI-dogs on their own court. The Black and Red maintained a scant lead for the First three periods when Dean Hope took command of the situation, and through his Fine defense work our boys were able to take the game with a tally of 23 to 19. Easily defeating Sewickley and Avonworth, our boys waded into the toughest game of the year, Red and Gold West View. The First quarter saw the indians ahead by a 14 to 10 score. At the haii, our opponents led by a mere two points. After the intermission, Coach Rugh sent his team back in all their old form. When the gymnasium emptied, we were ahead by 3 points. With a thoroughly reconditioned squad, Leetsdaie started their second encounter OH with sufficient swishes to end the First two periods with a 15 to 11 lead. Bill Frazier dropped three longs and a couple of Free throws and took high score honors. A score of 34 to 22 put Leetsdale in First place in the section. The seldom used but aiways dependable Hughes ran Neville ragged enough to top them 30 to 23 in a manner that bade the fans call for more of him. 1811 Avalon ............ 31 Avalon ............ 23 RESERVE SQUAD F act; and F igureJ Freedom ............ 1 5 ' est View .......... 28 Leetsdale ............ 19 Neville Twp ......... 90 Edgewood .......... 15 Bellevue ............ 97 Lost ........... 4 The second Beilevue tangle was greeted by a snow storm and swept in an Avalon victory. After a slow primary half, Avalon moved ahead four points and kept that margin until the Final whistle blew, thereby winning the North Boroughs Trophy Cup and the Section 10 Championship. In the playotis for the W.P.i.A.L. championships, the Avalonites were teamed against Rankin, undefeat- ed in 21 starts. When the First team made but one point in the third period, Coach Rugh sent in the second squad. HBugeye bench-warmers ran our total up to 25. boasted 39. Betcher and his Fellow Rankin As is his custom, Mr. Dean again turned out a winning combination, his record becoming more and more Formidabie. Center Bob Osbourne led the point makers, being high scorer in eight games with a total oi121 points. Runners up were Toomey, Kelly, and Bevington, each individual high scorer in three games apiece. The above trio kept the fans shouting and cheering; a smile, too, crossed Coach Dean's Face as he realized that here was another championship team in the making. Basketball Develops Stamina earlyspring, and the Avalon girls' favorite sport, basket-bali, got underway. The caH-out Hooded the gym with fun-Ioving girls who, in basketball, found an opportunity to combine physical culture with jolly good times. l-A-TE winter slithered and dripped its way into The graceful suppleness and smooth rhythm ex- hibited on the gym Floor were largely attributed to excellent coaching and a determined spirit on the part of each individual player. Quick thinking, snap judgment, and constant alertness were neces- sary For this Fast moving sport; and grace, poise, and balance were the benefits oF this form of athletics. The girls opened the season with a zest that showed their deep interest and desire to get things in Full swing. Miss Stern, instructor and coach, had little trouble in enforcing the rules and regula- F actJ and F LZgureJ Won Lost Seniors ................. V ....... 2 1 Juniors ........................ 3 O Sophomores ................ 1 2 Freshmen ...................... 0 3 tions of the sport. Most oi the girls were Hold hancisn at the game. The seniors, hopes of becoming school champs dwindled early in the season when Ellen Dripps, dynamic and clexterous Forward, started off on the erong Foot', by chipping an ankle-bone, with the result that she was inactive for the remaining contests. The juniors really cleaned up the athietic slate by copping the hockey and volley-bali Iaureis; and then, with a climatic Finish, they grabbed the basket- ball crown. Elizabeth Stitt, Ruth Roehrig, and Grace Brink bewildered many a dismayed group of guards as their well aimed shots swished through the basket. Claire Barnes, Betty Cline, Audrey Heyi, Alberta Hirsch, Dorothy Frey, and Dolores Leibold carried on For the seniors, and their efforts awarded them second place honors. First row, left to rightaB. Walmsley, A, Hirsch, D, Frey, Miss Stern, coach, E. Dripps, C. Barnes. Second row, left to right-D. Leibold, J. Slasor, Gt Adams, A. Heyl. ESZJI F data and F tIqurar Won Lost Tied Seniors .......... 3 2 0 Juniors .......... 4 O 1 Sophomores ...... 2 2 1 Freshmen ........ O 5 0 NTO the equipment closet rushed seniors, juniors, and sophomores eager to get the hockey season started. Timidly, the Freshmen watched them emerge From the scramble, donning strange paraphernalia, and head For the lined Field behind the school. High school was indeed an interesting place, the new- comers agreed as they approached the playing Field some minutes later wearing shin guards, etc, and watched the upperclassmen run up and down the Field, sticks close to the ground, pursuing a harmless, white ball. Soon Miss Stern came out on the Field, and as the girls gathered about her, she explained the rules of the game, the bounds, and the technique of playing. Many days of practice rapidly acquainted the Freshmen with the plays and soon they too could be heard calling, Ground, stick, ground, stick, ground, stick, strike. First ROWaleft to right: Miss Stern, coach, E. Stitt, R, Roehrig, M. Weir, Mt Oakley. Second Rowileft to right: 0. Stumpf, G. Seitz, J Schmidt, J. MacKay. Third ROWaleft to right: J. Streeter, G. Nichols, E, Campbell. v :1, I MaJ JJ' ' f ,1; i 1 J gnaw ,A. Hockey Improves , Precision The juniors and seniors opened the interclass season. A large crowd of spectators cheered loudly as the juniors won the close game by a Q to 1 score. Days later, still Flushed From their opening victory, they were held to a 3 to 3 tie by a really fast sopho- more team. By this time, Old Mother Summer was well on her way to hibernation, and a Few brisk breezes began to pick up the leaves. The freshmen were clown at the bottom of the ladder, but they didn't mind a whole lot For they were out for the Fun of it, and were they having fun! The teams were still brandishing their sticks at one another when frigid winds blew about their ears and Old Man Winter shook loose some snow that put a snap and punch into the Final games. Bows and congratulations went to the juniors, ea c p , ho Four games and lost not one, W t ' MWMI-. 'I 4 I Volley Ball UNIORS' SERVEH, called the referee as the deciding volleyball match got under way. First the ball Flew high above the tight net, then it slammed dangerously low into the palms of an un- suspecting player. Volleyball was great Fun. About the time mid-year exams swamped the school, many of the girls ran to the gym at the 3:50 bell where the net hung over the volleyball court. The iocker-room changed the most feminine girls in the class-room into smooth, fast-stepping athletes, ever on their toes, arms agile and hands ever ready to CUFF the ball, should it attempt to reach the Floor. All the teams boasted real stars, fast thinking, light- Footed girls who, through their speedy and startling offense, kept their teams constantly scoring, and left the spectators wide-eyed, clutching desperately at their benches. Often Claire Barnes, Audrey Heyi, and their comrades on the senior side of the net, and Grace Brink, Gladys Nichols, Ruth Hackbarth, Ruth Roehrig and many others on the junior side kept the ball in the air For such lengthy periods, that the fans could barely refrain From running out upon the Floor. The sophomores and Freshmen were not without their separate constellations, for they set a pace that kept their opponents always on the alert to cover up exposed areas here and there. The First year group is predicted to 30 Far in intra- mural sports, and their volley-bail team really showed Fine Form this year by winning 3 out of 4 games. As in hockey, the junior girls kept up a relentless pressure ail season, winning six contests and losing none, a Iaurel-loving team if there ever was one. Seated-Ieft to right: J. Shook, H. Battey, hristian. Second ROWF'Ieft to right: M. Albert, E. Willey, E. Wittgartner, D. Weir, M. Proudfcot, E. Cronin, A. Leibold, Miss Stern, coach, J. Nash. Third Row-Ieit to right: J. McGary, J. Johnstone, C. Hubert, G. Hurray. i84ii May Day Meet Ciimaxes Track Season ANS the familiar rah, rah, rah, the vivacious, hearty cheerleaders, the banners and the waving 'kerchiefs, Avalon's track team man- aged to make a name for itself. Mr. Dean, himself a veteran of the cincler path, began training the 1938 squad, the largest turnout since track and Field competition has been revived at Avalon. The blue and gold spikemen ended their First meet with Cratton with a defeat, numerically 50 to 49. Avalon's sons churned up sui-Ficient ciirt at Belle- vue to take Firsts in the pole vauit, the haIi-mile and the mile runs. When the Finai taiiy was taken, the best the hometown boys could muster was a tie. The last week of April saw the Avalon trackers pounding around Ben Avon's cinder trail. Braving old Solis First steaming stare, our runners and Field- men were awarded six First place honors out oi a possible ten. When all was over and done, the Glimpses of track eventSethe dash, high jump, shot put, and relay race. JOHN R. DEAN Coach E8511 boys in the gold trunks came out on the long end of a 55 to 35 score. Although the Faculty put up a grand struggle, their strenuous endeavors brought them but a tie. The roaring crowd, however, will long remember Mr. Dean's 100 yard dash and Mr. Rughis dexterous igh jumping. Excellent heaving was also exhibited by Messrs. Wertacnik, Hail, Weichei, and Smith in the discus and javelin throw, as well as the shot put. Loveiy, titian haired Betty Herrington presided over the early spring festivities as on her glistening head was placed the May Queenis crown, this being the initial event in Avalon's second annual May Day Meet. Bali throwing, high jumping, the pole vault, shot put, and three legged race netted Elizabeth Stitt, Grace Brink, May Owens, Rose Christian, Donnie Palm, Paul Heyi, Johnny Bal- dridge, Bill Oakley, Wallace Besser, and Jack Johnson well earned ribbons. Twilight witnessed the victory of the relay team composed of Elliott Young, Bob Wanner, Jim Hope, and Johnny Morgan, and the closing of the season of a sport that is rapidly growing in popularity and prestige. Betty Herrington, 1938 May Queen, receives trophy from Marian Frey, 1937 May Queen, lnaugurating a custom which may become a traa dition, Miss Stern and Coaches Wertacnik, Weichel, Rugh, and Dean chose the outstanding athletes of the respective teams because of their individual ability, good sportsmanship, winning spirit, and nat- ural attainment to leadership. After earning sufficiently satisfying grades in scholastic work in order to participate in extra- curricular activities, and then going on to become the best in their Fields, was truly an outstanding ac- complishment, and was sufficient to elect them to the Athletic Hall of Fame. 'JOHN' MORGAN ' ., .. ' Basketball V - Track . 1 V , I - t ELLEN DRIPPS VIRGINIA NICHOL Hockey -. QEORGEHUGHES t. 1H ' Football x' - WILLIAM FPAZIER Basketball ROBERT SULLIVAN Football CLAIRE BARNES Vol leyball ATHLETES- OF DISTINCTION H861t m... - mDOmZ,ox....mUm-2 AOOIUm IO-I ZOAlxxzzx DATA THE MINGLING OF MYRIADS OF HAPPY MEMORIES ASSOCIATED WITH CLUBS, CLASS-ROOMS, COMPANIONS, SPORTS, AND PARTIES FORM A LASTING IMPRESSION OF A YEAR WELL-SPENT AND FRUITFUL. EXCURSIONS, HIKES AND PICNICS BRING TEACHERS AND PUPILS TOGETHER INTO CLOSE BONDS OF FRIENDSHIP. LITTLE EVENTS AND HAPPEN- INGS ARISING FROM BIG OCCASIONS PROVIDE THE COLOR AND BRIGHT SPOTS IN THE PICTURE OF A YEAR FILLED TO THE BRIM WITH EXCITEMENT AND ADVENTURE. ,, A, ,, H893 l MBER E It was hard to believe, but that incessant ringing in our ears was actually the school bell again. Everyone was glad to be back, and the usual hub- bub of excitement prevailed on the First day of school. Special classes in art, music, and office practice were added to the curriculum. Miss Byers, the school nurse, was included on the teach- ing staff to check on those alleged headaches. . . . Hooray for the Womans Club! Their entertain- ing the teachers called for an early dismissal. . . . The seniors elected Bob Macpherson class prexy, and Charles Liddell received like honors from the junior class. Bob Smith was chosen to lead the sophomoreSacongratuIations, boys. . . . Everyone turned out For the First Leaders' Club Gym Hop. . . . Mr. EHart From Parker Chevrolet stressed the six Those iencers left an impression, because a Fenc- ing Club was organized. . . . The girls began to get in trim for the hockey season. . . . The 1938 Avalon Annual staff members can relax because their book received the AH-American and Medalist rat- ings for the sixth time. . . . Jane Slasor won top honors on Extemporaneous Speech Day in assem- bly. . . . The Gypsy Orchestra proved to us they Football letters were awarded in assembly by Mr. Wertacnik and Mr. Weichel. . . . The Senior Class presented their class play, The Yankee King, and Warren Hampe, Mary Jane Fisher, Margaret Jollie, Howard England, and Martha Jean Stark assumed important roles in the comedy. . . . Oh, dear---report cards . . . Avalon's uMelo- deers rolled up a great many points against Free- It was great to get back to our studies and our pals again after a long holiday. The new score- board, which we had worked so hard For, cleco- rated the gym. . . . Our own Emily Posts demon- strated correct manners in assembly. . . . Science Club took the afternoon of January 17 OH to make an inspection tour of the Illinois Can Factory. . . . Mrs. Milligan delighted us with her poetry reading Girl cheerleaders for Avalon! Eiien Dripps, Pat Reilly, and Amy Lampenteid were chosen to be the First. Warner Graham and Jack Johnston were also elected to assist the head cheerleader, Dick Fuerst. . . . Wait a minute, Beaver and Ben Avon, you cant beat our football team like thateor can you? They ciid. . . . Dr. H. R. Vogel discussed the HFight on Cancer in assembly. . . . George Hughes was elected to lead Student Council. . . . Leaders Club had a swell time at Ballis Farm. . . . Class group pictures were taken For the Annual. . . . Already it was time to tear the ninth page off the calendar and the students were amazed at the speed with which the weeks passed. important principles of safe driving through movies in assembly. . . . Because of rainy weather, G. R's were forced to remain indoors with their Little Sisters instead of jaunting on the regular hike. . . . What luck! The teachers went to school again at Institute, and we had a hoiiday. . . . Mr. Hall in- troduced us to Dr. Hanse, Mr. John Neely, and Mr. Richard Montgomery who in turn introduced us to fencings Maybe knights in shining white armor don't belong to the past after all. . . . El Gitzen Furnished the tunes at the G. R. Skirt and Sweater Dance. . . . Perhaps you'd rather we forget the whole thing, but Millvaie, Edgewood, Sewick- Iey, and Neville Found Avalon easy prey on the gridiron. could uswing it on November 15. . . . Avalon put up the best Fight of the year in the Final encounter in Beiievue. Players and Fans alike displayed a splendid spirit despite the heavy odds against them. . . . The Curtis Publishing Co. sales campaign to obtain an electric scoreboard and clock for the gym opened. . . . Mrs. Thompsonis room entertained with an interesting Avalon Forum. . . Marie Gelzheiser spelled her opponents down at the Spelling Bee-that reminds one of the When Pa Was Courtin' Ma Days. . . . Two important holi- days this montheArmistice Day and Thanksgiving. Girl Reserves held a Tea Dance as a prelude to the Thanksgiving Vacation. dom, Beaver, and Arnold Prep. . . . Hi-y entertained the faculty For an evening. . .. Remember how well Miss Whieldon played when Leaders Club met the women members of the faculty for an exciting game of basketball? . .. Crafts Club held a Christmas party, and the Christmas tree Student Council put up in the hall seemed more beautiful than ever. Mrs. Roedeliis windows were brightly painted with appropriate scenes for the approaching holiday. . . Girl Reserves held a Tea Dance in honor of return- ing Alumni. . . . Leaders Club and Hi-Y arranged special meetings in honor of former club members . . . . Christmas hoiidays-that was the time to do a little sleeping, Ianing, and more sleeping. in her own inimitable way, and among her seiec- tions wasHCasey AtThe Bat . . . TheSeniors began a course in Sociology under Mr. Weichel's super- vision. . . . Leaders Club shook the moth balls out of their bathing suits and heici a swimming party at Webster Hall, some of the girls got on the wrong street-car, worry! worry! . . . One-half the basket- ball season gone without our once being on the losing end of the score. . . . And a good time was had by all at the gym hop. . . . Ahemi Exam time aiready. In the midst of everything the heating plant broke down, giving us an extra half day to cram. . . . Only eleven months oi1939 left! And the school year is half gone. h Y UUK WHx CRKTIK'AL Nat'mnal $riynlamir Erma Al,l...kMEKlC.XN Avahsn Annual 1 In umgmmm 0' , L ' us; - . 11152 nut Rat; gugmm ,0 Nt..,t.....l stlmm... ,i Imm. m, in- msl'va F f! 4 ' ' h ' I wendm uflllw I . I YmrhmJt Crmm . ' V '5. tlum '3 t A t M v . 1L n! 6 NH riha Uniwnir J ancqu, D1,, 1m Pres; Avcmunmu ug- t . ! MW e: Top ROWeLeFI to Right 1. A touch in a fencing match. 9. Esther Jane, Jo anna, Martha Jean, and Mrs Wilson follow the photographic schedule. 3. Bull sessionins while waiting for the bell. 1. Kathryn Homer, a literary editor of the ANNU L. 2. Bob, Don, Joe-The Three Musketeers. 3. Jimmy MacPherson on skiis. 4. Georgette and Marion smile prettily for the photographer. 5 Martha Jean, our editor, on wheels. 6. Looking down on the boyst 1. Jane, Dorothy, and Betty become puppeteers to perform CINDERELLA. 9. Howard and Warren have 6 tete-d-tete. 3. Joe and Bob duel on rough Field for honor. Don Weighs calcium for an experiment 5, The Emperors -four men on a wall. 1t Irene and ijmy caught by the photogfapher at Avalon Pool. 2 Mr. Perley, gur superintendent, Finds adequate transportation for football games. American ' award d d 3. Another AH- an me dlS. 4. One second now, 'til I adjust this plate. 5. Naughty, Naughty, Don Wanner, don t snap that sumband. 6. Slots, the TRAV- ALON editor enjoys the ultra-violet, orange, pink rays. 7. Jinny, Babs, Johanna, Stitty engage in a same of shqueboard FEB RY Sewickiey High School entertained us in assem- bly. Their exchange program took us behind the scenes of a radio broadcastesound eFiects included. . . . Dr. Hudnut addressed the Hi-Y and G. R. when the girls entertained the boys at a chop suey ciinner. . . . Leetsdale handed Avalon its initial setback, shattering our hopes for an umbiemished record. Oh, well, were still section leaders. . . . The Girl Reserves put on a swell minstrel show. Jane Siaser ancl Georgette Niggei sang Hold Tight with gusto. . . . Kathryn Homer, Jinny Nichol, Gladys Nichols, Mae Owens, and Dolores Lieboid attended the Rodeo at Mt. Lebanon on Play Day- Yippeei. . . Despite their silly garb we knew it was Warren Hampe and Ralph Taggart reading Ferdinand the Buii; but who was that Nine varsity and seven reserve players received their basketball letters. . . . Mr. Eiste, president of the North Boroughs Lions Club, awarded Avalon the shining trophy. Long may it remain here! . . . Each organization purchased a new record for the P. A. system. . . . The Girl Reserves decked the gym with umbrellas for their annual spring dance. . . . The Beilevue symphony orchestra entertained us and Q May Day began with students stepping into the teachers, shoes and conducting the classes. The First annual school luncheon was a joyous aFiair and the beautiful May Queen received her trophy. Each participant in the track meet managed to win a ribbon or two for himself. A miie relay was a special Feature of the afternoons events. The grade school made merry at their Music Festival. . . . . Appropriate cionors were given to the departing seniors while the Frightened freshmen gazed in amazement on Move-Up Day. . . . The Annual Staii celebrated the climax of a successful year by holding a banquet, and the entire school welcomed the new edition of the Avalon Annual as distribution was begun. . . . Surrounded by the Tropicai splendor of the South Seas, the juniors and seniors danced ---a Pigtaiis anci ear-rings were worn by the giris who were initiated into Leaders Club. . . . Dramatic Club presented The Romancers in assembly. . . . Report Cards! . . . We won the SectioniOchampion- ship! Boy, that's really great! . . . Mr. Perley must have had it in For the seniors when he gave the psychological tests. A nice present. . . . On to the Stadium! Only once though, thanks to Rankin. . . . Mrs. Wilson let the cat out of the bag when she announced the theme of the 1939 Avalon Annual. . . . Science Club presented a group of interesting experiments. . . . Crafts Club attended the Pittsburgh Associated Exhibition and afterwards made a tour of the Oakland District. magnificent bull? . . . Room 19 gave three one-act piays which gave us something to think about. . . . Leaders Club went on a Treasure Hunt. . . . The Girl Reserves entertained their Fathers. . . . Spring track practice got under way. . . . As further evi- dence that spring was on its way we saw National League baseball Films. . . . The Juniors held their belated entertainment on March 20. The Trysting Place was the play, and Charlie Laun Furnished the dance music for HSpring In Little America . . . . Avalon's Girl Reserves conquered West View in a basketball game. . . . And still they keep coming- report cards For the fourth time. . . . Jr. Chamber of Commerce held its First social. proved itself worthy of national competition. . . . Leaders Club sold pies, cakes, and cookies of all kinds at the bake sale. . . . Dramatic Club presented The Rivalsw on April 21. Jane Menold, Martha Jean Stark, Warren Hampe, and Robert Sullivan had leading roles in Sheridanis drama. . . . Mr. Smithis home room gave a thrilling Lights Out program which was conceded to be one of the year's most unusual productions. . . . Annual and Travalon staffs attended the W.P.S.P.A. conference at Schenley High School . . . Juniors held tryouts for their class play. . . . The faculty entertained the school board at dinner. Only 34 days of school left. Those seniors who were caught talking to them- selves were oniy reciting Commencement speeches. launched the social career of the Sophomores. The new Annual StaFF was elected. Another HAH- . . . Galahad Jones was the title of the Junior Class American was in the making. . . . Leaders Ciub Play. . . . The seniors held a tareweli dance. . . . iroiicked at Dormont at a Play Day Meet. . . . The Leaders Club and Triple A held their Final gym seniors were excused from classes to attend to a hop. . . . The Juniors worked hard every night on rather important mattereexaminations. . . . Memorial the decorations For the Prom. . . . A gay party Day afforded another holiday For the weary pupils. until one at the Prom. . . . Reverend H. F. Stoddard alumni! . . . A new Travaion, statt prepared its First addressed the graduates at Baccalaureate services. issue. . . . With an eye to the future, the clubs . . . There was no limit to the fun the seniors and their Friends had at Class Night. . . a in somber robes and mortar boards at Commencement, the seniors received their diplomas entitling them to go forth to serve. The world is yours, new elected next year's officers, and most of the organi- zations wound up their activities with a farewell picnic or movie. . . . It was hard to study on warm evenings, but that's examinations For you. Have a grand and glorious vacation everybody! Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Adams Mr. and Mrs. Warren W. Hampe Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Menold Mr. and Mrs. Joseph N. Arthur Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Harman Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Michel The Avalon Emperors Dr. and Mrs. J. N Hunter Mr. and Mrs. V. S. Milburn Mrs. George M Bdie Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Kerr Mr. and rs. Wi Hi Iam C. Miller Mr. and Mrs, E. R. Braun Mr. and Mrs. J. A. KnauFi Mr. and Mrs. J. S. ichol Mr. and Mrs. C Cosentino Mr. and Mrs. V. V. Kroen Mrs M Niggei Mr. and Mrs. A. Allan Criss Mr. and Mrs. R. E. MacPherson Mrs E, .. :1 ,4 i M Mr. and Mrs R. B. Fisher Rev. Joseph F. McCarthy . v f' I 1 'I Mr. and Mrs. J W. Frazier Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. McClurg Mr and Mrs. E P. Sullivan . . BqueJJ Dareczfory Aeberii, William A., Co ....................... 98 Lady Esther Beauty Salon ........................ 103 Allegheny Trust Co ............................... 106 Lebro Drug Store .................................... 105 Avalon Bank ............................................ 104 Logan, Eric B. ........................................ 104 Avalon Grill ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 107 Lucilleis Beauty Shoppe ......................... 105 Avalon Parent-Teacher Association ...... 103 Mancilis Bakery Shop .............................. 105 Avalon Pharmacy .................................... 97 Masonic Hail Barbershop ...................... 106 Avalon Women's Club .......................... 103 Mather Jewelry Store ............................ 106 Bellevue Market ...................................... 1 O1 Maxon Tire Service ................................ 107 Bellevue Chocolate Shop ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 103 McDonald, A. W. 8i Sons ...................... 104 Bellevue Pharmacy ................................... 99 McGinnis, Ralph ..................................... 107 Bellevue Savings 8i Trust ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 98 McKnown-Carnes Co., Inc. .................. 103 Ben Avon Lumber Co ............................ 99 Monda's, T. A. ...................................... 105 Betcher Funeral Home ............................ 97 Molloy, David ......................................... 104 Biesei, Ciiiiord E. , ................................. 105 Morris Business School, Robert.,.........,.102 Bishop Shoe Store .................................. 105 Mura Shoe Repair ................................... 107 Boyd Business College ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 102 Nanna's Garage ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 107 Brandt Funeral Home, H. P ................... 107 Nichol's Chocolate Shop ....................... 98 Business Training College ...................... 102 Pinkerton School ..................................... 102 Cookuhn Tea Room ................................ 106 Pontiac Engraving Co ............................. 110 Cray Brothers Funeral Home .................. 106 Professional Pages .......................... 108, 109 Daugherty Funeral Home ........................ 100 Redshaw's Clothing Store ...................... 100 DuFis-iron City College .......................... 102 Schatzman's .............................................. 100 Educational Page ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 102 Siemertis Bakery ...................................... 107 Emsworth Motor Co ............................... 104 Sinatra's Barbershop ................................ 104 Eneix, Don ............................................... 101 Star Shoe Repair ...................................... 100 Ferguson, J. M ....................................... 105 Suburban Printing Co ........................... 98 Food City ................................................ 99 Tejan Coal Co ....................................... 97 Fort Pitt Typewriter Co .......................... 98 Thomas Thomas, Jeweler ........................ 99 Frishkomis Floral .................................. 100 Tobin's ..................................................... 97 Grace Martin's School .......................... 102 University of Pittsburgh .......................... 102 Gray Printing Co .................................... 111 Volkwein's .............................................. 99 Hinkel, F. C. and Bros ........................... 101 Waldronis Bakery .................................... 106 Keck, C. C ............................................... 100 Wilkinson Funeral Home ........................ 100 Kimmelis Grocery .................................... 98 Y. M. C. A ............................................. 103 Kneli, Louis and Son ............................... 97 Young, Frank N. .................................... 99 Parent; and Friend; i961 With best wishes for every success to be had To every member of this . . . GRADUATING CLASS HENRY L. BETCHER FUNERAL DIRECTOR Member of the Class of1930 Congratulations to Class of1939, We Are Anxious to Serve You In Your Future Needs House Furnishings, Tools, Cutlery, Glass and Paint Louis Knell 6 Son 511 Lincoln Avenue Bellevue ' We Deliver Llnden 6500-1 Maxon Tire Service Your Neighborhood Station General Tires-Willard Batteries 3901 California Avenue North Side, Pittsburgh uCall Maxon For Action Llnden 3224 Avalon Pharmacy Herman F. Feick, Proprietor IT SERVES YOU RIGHT The Rexa Store 606 California Avenue Avalon, Pa. 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Class Rings and Club Pins Distinctive Diplomas DON ENEIX Union Trust Building PITTSBURGH, PA. Atlantic 0384 E. R. MOORE CO. Commencement lnvitations Caps and Gowns Medals and Trophies ? R.D. No.7 M ?L-IAINKEL 3,344. INCORPORATED BELLEVUE MARKET g$wrf DellavuelPa. W Lincoln at Sprague F. C. HINKEL FLORIST Linden 6100 ROBERT MORRIS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Pittsburgh School of Accountancy Division Applied Business and Secretarial Science Division College Grade Courses OHered In Accountancy and Business Administrations Preparation for beginning and executive ac- counting positions in business. Secretarial SciencewTechnical and professional 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 Qtace matting gclwol A School Discriminate Secretarial for Young Women 17th and 18th FloorSe-Kennan Building Pittsburgh, Pa. GRACE MARTIN CORNELIUS Principal AtlantiCe6309e6310 SUMMER Day,$18.:0 per mont S C H O O L Night, $7.00 DAY OR NIGHT ALL SUMMER New Classes JUNE and JULY Gregg Shorthand Typewriting Bookkeeping and Accounting Review Secretarial Training Finishing A RELIABLE SCHOOL 96 Successful Years in Pittsburgh Ideal location in Office Building BOYD BUSINESS COLLEGE Office Open Daily Get A Catalog Third Floor Bessemer Building A CENTURY OF PROGRESS For Superior Training Enter Duff's DUFFS-IRON CITY COLLEGE 424 Duquesne Way Pittsburgh, Pa. Atlantic 4875-6 The Business Training College . . . . Co-educationdleA Modern Business School for Ambitious High School Graduates Fulton Building Pittsburgh, Pd. Specialists in Secretarial Training Enrollment open to Young Women of Up er Half Ranking 8nly THE PINKERTON SCHOOL Summer Session, July 5 to August 12 -- Full Tcrm,ScpI. 11 Professional Bldg., 429 Penn Ave., Atlantic 0414 A school with a great past and a growing Future University of Pittsburgh ADDRESS THE REGISTRAR THE BELLEVUE CHOCOLATE Phone Llnden 9399 SHOP Lady Esther Beauty Salon Home-Made Candies IF Your Hair is Not Lunches Becoming to You Sandwiches Then You Should be Coming to Us 567 Lincoln Avenue Bellevue, Pa. 548 California Avenue Llnden 4784 Avalon, Pa. Congratulations to the Class of1939 Avalon Parent-Teacher Association ATlantic 6335 McKown-Carnes Company The DISTRlBUTORS OF , School Supplies, Window Shades Avalon Woman 5 School Furniture Sporting Goods Club 907 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, Pa. Growth YOU GROW PHYSICALLY-Strong or Weak-YOUR Habits, Companions, Environment ARE GREAT INFLUENCES Just As Surely You Grow SPIRITUALLY-Strong or Weak THROUGH THE SAME PROCESS It Is Easy To Grow Strong At The North Boroughs Branch Y. M. C. A. A. W. McDONALD 8t SONS FUNERAL DIRECTORS Funeral Home 529 California Avenue Avalon, Pd. Llnden 7000 6 - HUDSON - 8 Phone Linden 1854 R. W. Bruce, Proprietor Emsworth Motor Company SALES AND SERVICE Inspection Station No. 118 120 Ohio River Boulevard Emsworth, Pa. Eric 3. Logan REAL EETATE an INSURANCE Avalon, Pa. Graduate of Class of 1910 DE-LUXE Barber Shop Paul and Tony, Proprietors 536 California Avenue uOnce Tried, Always Satisfied uOnce again MOLLOY-MADE quality and workmanship scores as the 1939 Avalon Annual is Cased in a Molloy- Made Cover from THE DAVID J. MOLLOY PLANT 2857 North Western Avenue Chicago Illinois SYSTEM IS A SCHEME OF THINGS it's the laying out of a plan; then planning to work the layout. In the savings scheme the First dollar is the big dollar and with the added dollars the scheme keeps advancing. The system is a success. Any one working this layout will arrive with his load of logs. MAKE THE BEST OF YOUR TIME AVALON BANK Avalon, Pa. Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Buy At Compliments of T. A. MONDA'S LUCilI$'$ For Your Health Daily Fresh Fruits and Vegetables BeaUty Shoppe Free Delivery Llnden 4599 690 California Avenue Avalon, Pa. The Home of Good Things to Eat MANDL'S 630 California Avenue Llnden 1304 Lebro Drug Store - J. M. Ferguson 501 Lincoln Avenue Bellevue, Pd. BUS SERVICE CUT RATE Llnden 445-J Prescriptions Filled with Scrutiny Ben Avon Heights Llnden 3000 Cheerful Delivery CliFFord E. Beisel B I S H O P 9 S COMMERCIAL JOB PRINTER COMPLETE SHOE STORE 559 Lincoln Avenue Llnden 0759 Bellevue 397 South Home Avenue Avalon, Pa. Open Evenings ALLEGHENY TRUST COMPANY 413 Federal Street Pittsburgh, Pa. Member Federal Reserve System and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Waldron and SONS Bakers of HOME-KRAFT BREAD Fine Cakes and Pastries Ohio River Boulevard Avalon COOkuI'II'I Tea ROOITI 560 Lincoln Avenue Bellevue, Pa. LUNCHEON TEA DINNER Special Parties Delicious Home Cooking Linden 0764 Cray Brothers Company FUNERAL HOME 460 Lincoln Ave. Bellevue, Pa. W. C. Allison, Manager Llnden 9441 Masonic Barber Shop Lincoln and Meade Bellevue, Pa. FlRST-CLASS HAIRCUTTING Speaking of Jewelry We have qualify jewelry in Hie la+es+ s+yles and crea+ions. MATHEB JEWELRY STORE BELLEVUE, PA. OPEN EVENINGS SIEMERT'S BAKERY HOME-MADE BREAD, ROLLS, PIES AND CAKES Wedding and Birthday Cakes 516 California Avenue Avalon George Mura EXPERT SHOE REPAIRING Best Materials and Workmanship Also a Full Line of Children's Shoes 512 California Avenue Avalon, Pa. Compliments of AVALON GRILL California Avenue Nanna's Auto Service REPUBLIC GAS AND OIL 540 California Avenue Avalon, Pa. Llnden 9409 Ralph McGinnis, Druggist TWO STORES 2 California Avenue 550 California Avenue AVALON, PA. Phone Linden 2170 Phone Llnden 5625 Prescriptions Have the Right-of-Way In these Stores WE DELIVER Compliments ofa FRIEND AMBULANCE H. P. Brandt Funeral Home Richard S. Brandt, Director Perrysville, Pa. WE 1002 CHAIRS Perry 2 JOSEPH E. BALDRIDGE D. D. S. DR. PAUL S. TEMPLETON Dentist Compliments of A FRIEND J. S. KELSO, M.D. P. L. JARRETT Burgess DR. H. H. McKRELL Compliments of A FRIEND A. C. VAN KIRK, D.D.S. J. W. GAUS, D.D.S. DR. E. L. SUTTON Compliments of A FRIEND JAMES M. MULLEN, D.D.S. DR. W. E. ARMSTRONG Osteopathic Physician Compliments of A FRIEND DR. JAMES M. CAMPBELL Compliments of A FRIEND D. W. SEVILLE, M.D. DR. LEONARD Compliments of A FRIEND DR. PAUL G. COOPER ROBERT M. BELL, D.D.S. DR. J. PAUL DONALDSON JAMES W. STIRLING, M.D. JOHN S. WITHERSPOON, M. D. MASTER ENGRAVERS TO AMERICA'S SCHOOLS Constantlyz'alert For new ideas, better ways 0!: doing things . . . Pontiac has sponsored outstanding improve- ments in yearbook design and engraving procedure. The name Pontiac is and will continue to be your guarantee of unquestionable quality and complete satisFaction. PONTIAC ENGRAVING 6- ELECTROTYPE CO. 8I2-822 WEST VAN BUREN ST. mhienain Blng CHICAGO, ILLINOIS l ! At the an Francisco Fair this summer will be displayed the finest of products produced on the American continent. Particularly in the typographic exhibit will there be an out! standing selection of beautiful examples of work in letterpress, offset, and lithography. The Gray Printing Company is proud of the fact that one of its college annuals printed last spring has been selected as one of fourteen finest from all sections of the United States for the honor of being included in this display. Layout4artworketypographic balance and proper displayewere some of the qualities influencing the judges in their selection. Which made them as one with the advertising manager of a large commercial account who wrote of one issue of his monthly publicationziiiThe grays and blacks which you have attained are very beautiful . . . . I should like to compliment you on the very excellent printing which you did on the April issue? May we help you to attain this same excellence in your printing? Gray Printing Comp any DuBois, Pa. Falls Creek, Pa. Printers of The 1939 iiAvalon Annual 11 6km wleafgmeniy HE staff of the nineteen hundred thirty-nine Avalon Annual wishes to express its sincere appreciation to those persons without whose help the present volume could not have been completed. We acknowledge a debt of gratitude to the faculty and student body whose cooperation made this book possibie. We are espe- cially grateful to Mr. Elmer Deglau oi the Crescent Studio, to Mr. Leo Napotnik of the Gray Printing Company, and to Mr. Donald L. Young of the Pontiac Engraving Company, whose advice was of inestimable help in the publishing of this the seven- teenth voiume of the Avalon Annual. gown Sam! SfAssouki Z959 zfvalon ennual STAFF ORGANIZATION Editor Martha Jean Stark Business Managers Georgette Niggei, Warren Hampe Adviser Kathryn Brenneman Wilson Assistant Helen G. Whieldon Literary Editors Assistants Photograph Editor Kathryn Horrier, Lynette Stoddard John Morgan, Lenore Nelson . . . Esther Jane Hunter . Johanna Cdpetan, Margaret McKnight, Joseph Assistants Arthur, Donald Cotton, John Salzer Saiesmen Robert Sullivan, Marie Geizheiser, Robert Hamilton, Circulation Manager George Hughes, Charles Liddeii, Francis Geizheiser, Robert Sprague Fiorinda Sirianni Assistant Margaret Kerr Artists Albert Mura, Marjory Clark Typists Marie Auth, Dorothy Frey, Betty Ann KnauH, Elinor KnduFF FROM THE PRESS 0F GRAY PRINTING COMPANY. INC. DU30l5. PA.
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