Avalon High School - Annual Yearbook (Avalon, PA)

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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

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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

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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