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' :lg K K I , .fs ff W QM IEIQU Porfralying in zfpe and Plciurex fhe Educafion For Lffe in a Democraqlf PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS UF Avalon High School Jvalon, P1'll.rbu1y1'1, 1Jl'IIIl.I:lj!t'!1ll1.tZ VOLUME XVIII S THE PURSUIT Wi g '42, Q, .X Si Ex K E E iv XX fx QE' YQEHR' X E x Y Q xi E - gx by E, ii, 'QR g X K , X- S ' XX KE 'E ' Q 5 E Q1 VCCESSFUL LIFE VVITH THE IDEALS CDF ITS PEOPLE narvnmt mm' 5 it w I E I 65, Q .., in -an 1 ,M . , iftifw., . M . ,W X I 2322 ,-calf' 'W k k 5 mf, f , V 1 I . if , 'JR f i2 ! 5 S i Haw Done for Um' HE crisis the world is in today has caused us all to stop and be thankful that we are Americans and a part of the great nation that believes in freedom of speech, religion, and other liberties rightfully due the public. Democracy must be preserved in America! Never must We bow to a dictator, but forever must we uphold the principles of a government of the people, for the people, and by the people. Liberal thinking and each man's right to seek the life he loves cannot be suppressed by anyone. Accordingly, democracy is the basic foundation of all our activities, whether in the home, voca- tional tield, or in the educational institutions of today. The Avalon High School is an example of the principle which we must strive to retain. This year's Jnnual has been! devoted to a perusal of the way an equal opportunity for all is being kept alive within these walls. With satisfaction we see that the facultyl chooses to guide rather than to direct. The voice ofthe Student Coun- cil is heard in all affairs. Liberal thinking and the opportunity to follow individual interests form the basis on which our activity program is operated. Athletics have aimed to product sound minds in strong, healthy bodies. Fair play, teamwork, and the vital importance of good sportsmanship have been instilled into the youth of the borough through its association with the democratic institution of Avalon High School. Dem0craQy Af Ihr Beat ir Sey Government Administrators, teachers, and Student Council concentrate their time and efforts on the development of good citizens. 1CldllCtZfli0l'L for Lots in a Democracy A well rounded extra-curricular program provides profitable use of leisure time, at home and school. i' iffnerfcan Idealf Athletics develop sound minds in healthy, active bodies, to- gether with a sense of fair play and good sportsmanship. t 'Ir ir DEDICATED T0 MR. S. TODD PERLEN AN AMERICAN IDEAL E salute the good and gracious gifts of one who, ith thought and deed, has faithfully Served the Avalon s 'I ent ililijilfi as Superinten ent of Schools for twenty-five untiri Impressive are the chievements that mark his Silver An 7 the practical adminis growth in twenty-five problems rator of an educational enterprise n years has ever presented new an 5- ,. A, Q l , , , A ' 2' fi . ii To him, as the prornoter of democracy in Young Amer -2 - - perfect example of an merican ideal, we owe the gui i f Q ' . youth-with its loves and laughter, adventuring ai r' . Q, 1 1 and all its brave, brigh dreams. ff' .. i - f- y Eagerly this keen, d ring, forthright man has ta to li A 'low l . l A f-iff l A 'f , '31, nh-' l ,, my l ,I 1 f l 2 l A ,cf fl A f , Z ...X y fl avg Q. XR l ff' ' L A 'r the torch of America' noblest dreams of ustice, .V n liJer'ty for all. caring for homeless an for families grovelmg 1 of the North Borough sibilities of freedom as of this organization of d needv children and solving a ems n despair portravs the sodael se ce ca aign is Lions Club W 'QU accept the well as to enpov its p -,- , - : , which Mr. Perley .s. - . . yn. I YE lr. A if fl' Teaching boys and girls the true ways of derfxqgrlt ii . i , if ' Q xhf' l 'il .Q . in V . ,., A . 1 Af . V I I 'uk . IO ' if Because of his qualities as a leader, an e ucator, a patriotic citizen, and an able counselor-LlVlr. Perley has been called upon to serve in many educational executive positions. As a result of his clear vision and his magnetic personality, faith-inspiring leaders student body and its this man has preserved the golden thread of ip and has woven it around the hearts of the ssociates throughout the community. Thus the loving service of one so versatile has strengthened and intertwined into the warp and Woof of every Avalon youth. With sincere happin to Mr. S. Todd Perley ess, we, the Class of 1940, respectfully dedicate the Democracy edition of the Avalon Annual. r 'A' ir 'Ir 'A' ir 'A' 1' -'J iv ' i' Fi' , . 4 Q .. f fi h 2, I I J I 41 V 1 .1 Ii f' 61 iff api if 5 5 .v 6' I K' XI V .J X .fs K I ., J ,J N , Nl ' ,N , I ,I . 'f' X1 '1 -V x X Q VI .XJ - J ' 1 7 ' k ' x 1 1 Ve' 1 xi, Q s 5 X X rr N ' , ur at ,i , ,.XyX . I VV .x, , 4 I x is ' -1 I , ,. 'Q Gow' K W 1 LJC' ' ,, O O 5 5050 lmenf Ks In preparing A V 111011 yuuilm for llltil' plucc in ilL'lllUCl'llL'.Y, SliillCll ICLICICVS point ilu' xvn-v in unlvlusccl ilSSUL'iil1iUllS XVIIHC tllk' Sill- alcnt gum-l'l1l11c11l instills in ilu-11111-slu-ct fur lwslmlxsllaln- mlulics. if if if if -k if i 'k 'A' 'A' --. l i i i l Mn. G. A, ciUNN Miz, A, li, lhnumq MR. XV. E. CLKMBLE Mk. 'LIN Du. I. M. Mui.Lr:N Miz. M, XV. UAUM-:Nsi-rick Mil. I. ll. S'rEnm'oim Vim' Pn'.n'di'nl Tri'f1.run'r Q Boa rd of Education O LlClTl0Cl?ltiC organization can function without tgorethought and a guiding hand to put these plans and thoughts into action. ln the Aivalon High School this duty is performed faithfully and well by the Board of Education and t e Administrative Stall. At the end of A he hall in a bright and homey otlice, Mr. S. Todd Perley, the Superintendent of Schools, is busylearly and late. Though con- stantly confronted by problems ot' the day, his tar reaching experience, his knowledge of edu- cational developments, and his well known executive ability serve to make ditlicult questions easily solved. To him come the faculty and students seeking: counsel. To him come the friends ot' the s'hool to keep abreast with its progress. All tin him dignitied, yet friendly, and wise, yet toleralnt. Our Superintendent has always been inteiiested in the improvement made by the individual student. ln order to check on this, each springi comprehensive tests are given to the various cl sses. The results are carefully tabulated, and the findings are tiled in the students' cumula.:tive folders. Mr. Perle-v's record as a present day educator shows character, friendship, and intelligence. Twenty-tive yeails ot' service to the Avalon com- munity have resulted in cooperative consequences l both in and out of school circles. At the present time lVlr. Perley is completing his second year as a member of the Executive Council of the Penn- sylvania State Education Association, he is secretary of the District Superintendents of Schools, and is a member of the American Association of School Administrators. Actively interested in the North Boroughs' Lions' Club, Mr. Perley has acted as this organization's president. His recreational interests center in tishing. Appreciation for competent and prudent counselorship is extended to the Avalon Board of Education by every member ot' Avalon High School. At its frequent meetings questions, be they great or small, are judiciously decided. Mr. R. E. Newlin has served for two years as president of the board. Not only does he con- duct all meetings but he is an ex-otlicio member ot' every committee. Dr. M. Nlullen is vice- president and serves as chairman of the Athletic Committee. 'l'reasurer, lVlr. M. YV. Dauben- speck, is also Property and Finance Committee Chairman. Nlr. U. Stedetiord is the head of the supply group and Mr. G. A. Gunn of the Special Tax Committee. Two new board members were elected this year, Nlr. A. B. Parker and Mr. Wl. E. Gamble. Air. Parker was l H1211 W 5. looo Pictu.:-iv .hilljlc'l'!.IIft'Ilift'IIf interesteil in supplies anml athletics while Air. Uamlmle servecl on the Finance and Property Committees. 'lihese seven men have faithfully anal scrupulously tultillecl their manitiolcl tluties. Stancling hy as an anlviser in all matters, Mr. Charles A. lfvans presicles at the main ottice. 'l'o this spot come perplexecl students to arrange irregular scheclules, where they tinil that with his experience anal helptiul attitunle Nlr. Evans soon straightens out even the most complicatecl programs. Among his many cluties are the signing ot' checlcs tior activity expenses anal the talcing account ol, each pupil's extra-curricular activities, Ahsentees anal late-comers are acl- mitteil to class with his approval. Nlr. Evans has serveil tititeen years as a memher ot' the Avalon aclministrative group. llis tirst eluties were as a teacher in hiology ancl general science. Later he taught physics and chemistry. ln l9f28 he assumeml the taslcs ot, lligh School Principal-- a position which he hail heen awarilecl through haril worlc anal competent leaclership. lle is well known aml wiilely lilceil for his pleasing manner aml umlerstamling nature. It is this present-clay ealucator who receives the parents when they inquire ahout a stuclent's progress anal clitliculties. Stuilents seela his atlvice in stuclies, gramles, scholarships, anal hopes lior the tiuture. They tinil lllftll tv V., him always willing to lenal his assistance in every matter anal to lencl a sympathetic ear to pupils' conticlences. lle inclumles the co-sponsorship ot' the Stuclent Coun- cil as a portion ot' his activities. Letters of transcript for retierences, reports, aml creclits are part of his numerous taslcs, hut he untiringly takes them in his stricle. Wir. Evans is an arclent outcloors' enthusiast with mlogs aml shooting claim- ing his principle attention. The Avalon Parent-'l'eachers Associa- tion is the common meeting ground for + parents anal teachers. Uncler the nlirec- tion of Nlr. Anclrew A. Thompson, President, anal M1's. Yvilliam A. Young, Program Chairman, the P. T. A. enioyeml an interesting and protitahle year. The program theme of Your Chilnlu was appropriately interpretecl hy outsitle speakers, local talent, anal high school participants. Nlore anal more the Parent- Teachers' Association is lmecoming a live organization with the will to unclertalce enter- prises which will henetit the school. The youth of Avalon appreciates all that the acllninistrative stall' has clone tior it anal is grate- linl for the opportunity otiattennling Avalon lligh School, one ot' the highest rating in Pennsylvania. MR. CIIARLICS A. livaxs Hzzafz Srfmof lJl'l'lII'1.llI11l I Leaders and Teachers of Youn America I g I AVING one objective in mind, two seniors, www h Niuwvwgmu l, a girl and a boy, re-entered the Avalon .- X p . I S11-:i.x.A I.. CfXRlDPIN, A.B. l lfng lzlrh , I I I e.,'lb K ,HHN L, Wrzicnm., BS., M.Eil.l Ilrirlivzy I l'fx.sli-1 Nm B S IN I I I I I Eva llooviin, ILS. ling hlrh lmm R. In-TAN, A.B., M.l'Id. Hiirlury Ill-ILl'1Nci. Wm!-:LnoN, A.B., IVLA. lflryllirh a ri ri Hzirlnry High School lxuilding. It was the day after graduation, and they had returned to pay one last visit with each teacher, everyone of which had acted as guide and example in their development in learning, living, and citizenship. First they sighted one of their special favorites, Miss Carden. It was she who in their junior and senior years had taught them correct usage, literature through the centuries, and the private lives of tiamous authors. They next called on Miss Hoover with whom they discussed the study guides and 41 iI1l'l1iI'lll7ll7lt'l' .V11ql1l'.v Dream, which they had enjoyed in junior high. Under her influence the two visitors had hecome inti- mate liriends with Iohn Greenleaf Xvhittier. Clusters of papers, news magazines, and pictures ot famous Americans alliorded a familiar sight to Mr. VVeichel's students. ln these sur- roundings sociology and history had lmeen studied. Interested pupils took active part in Mi'. Weichel's P. D. discussions through panel pro- grams and curiously awaited the results ot' their personality analysis. Next door to room 15, Mr. Dean welcomed his former learners. The three tallied ol' the differences lwetween Napoleon's regime and the deomcratic methods in this nation. The discussion got so lively that time was nearly forgotten, hut not quite. Vowing not to forget their European history, they bade goodlmye and proceeded on to Nlrs. Gilling's room. llere they recalled why her civics classes had lreen so attractive. On a tahle in a conspic- uous corner stood many home-made projects which had lmeen made for extra credit. Smiling Miss Wliielclcmli was the next on the seniors' visiting list. She was in the midst ol' reading the 1940 flvalun 11Ill1lllIl, hut was eager to renew old acquaintances. They recalled her teachings and democratic attitude in English and history gatherings. Languages had always lmeen fascinating. They felt, too, that these studies helped to luring an understanding among foreign neighbors. As Miss Plympton cheerily greeted her anciens eleves, memories returned of much-too-short hours spent in singing French songs and reading t14l gn 2' N P nf A EM QE E , '9' f , . Vi, f+fM mgwLw' A4 :AMA ig E Q ig' '- , miie? 3 H V 5 l '?5 tra: ,R WWMM Aa.k,X.N, Nz. 5 M 4-, D -fill! .... 55 gl yi -QV M Huilclcrs of inds, Cliaracters l i1mifwn'lf M ll-Mull lizifvr' ll 'xl'VI'l-'Y -K li 1 1 Q1 nd Fi 1. m Bodies Rm-nl flmss ilisllmtizm in-luilrs nmlcing luwls 'l lu-sr munuul lrulnlllg lrllrms turn nut vlluulmlr pruulmts. tlllliu- prni tin- -lmlcnls vllgxigv in ull plmscs nl' unrlc. lilvllnlpu ffnuflulfrlzlu t.uu.ucr'i'.x A, l'1.YMv'i'rw, A. Ii. l,i1.l.lxN W, Giants, A. ll. M A. l n'm'l: .md l1'u,f1lf.v'h Luljn lllllilllt l.llC IIUPOCS illltl IlL'I'UiI1CS Oli FIYIIICC. I.iltlI1 was fun as wcll, cspcciull-x' umlcr tht- guinlzmcc ot' Nliss Crt-on who was il new instructor. Slic mzulc tht- stucly ut' vcrlm L'UI1illglll.iUIl auul noun clccluusimms nu troulwlu nt ull. Alitcr zxcccptingg licr invitation to rcturn, tht- girl mul lm-v pro- ut-alt-tl on tlicir waxy. Ntiss Austcn was il tizimilizu' counsclor wlm taught liricmlsliip uml tolcrzmcc to lu-r gt-ogruplllv pupils. A worlnl tour lmtclmuoli lmmuglit tiznr-away countrics cluscr to lining-H. Bulioim' tlicir tlc- purturc, slit' tolcl lwr visitors tlic cvcnts ot' il ruccnt trip which slit- luul unju-veal. Uissccting spccimcns, clussiliving organisms, studying liumnn znmntmny, :mtl nmlcing plant nlruwings wt-rc lu-culy rcmclulmcrctl as tlie: scniurs callt-ml on Axliss Dickson wlm, lmy X'iII'lL'l-V in tcucliing, nuulc liiulogy at wt-ll-lilwtl sulmicut. Usc ot' thc mivrnscopc lmtl ln-cn nizulc in stunt-ving low-tlivisioncml animals. ixlr. lfvuns, tlic quiet but tiricncllnv principal, wzmvctl ai clu-cry Iwllo at tlic mloor nt' tht- pli-vsics room. It was lu-rc tlizxt tlic lm-v scuior luul tlmuml an grzititiving intcrcst in clt-utricit.v :mal its wmulcrs, mt-ulumituil zulvaln- F1611 1 p if 5 ii? JANP2'l 1'E DICKSON, A.B. N Clms. A. Evims, A.B., M.Ed, IOHN F. HALL, BS., M.Ed. It In WERTACNIK, A-B B11'lf'.11,I1 H114 l5'IU7fI'-ffl Pl1y.rz'c.r Chclrzzlrlpy .j14,U,1.,,,,,1,',.K, Romtwr E. Ssu'ru, AB., Mid. v IDA MA Pmcy.-, I,iQt,M, I,B.MAwn1NNr:Y, B.S, in C.,M.Ed. 1I,uuur-:'r li, Suxmuto, B S . llalhr1m1lu'.r A 111,156 ,,, ,, mv, Cummvrrzlzl Cum 1m'n-1111 tages, the intricacies of the metric system, and problems involving Boyle's Law. Penetrating odors, beakers, test tube racks, and bottles of labeled chemicals provided a sight in Mr. Hall's laboratory with which the couple was well acquainted. A few unbalanced equations on the blackboard furnished no difficulty for them as they had been eager and 'willing to learn the process. Seventh and eighth graders were started on the right road in solving ,problems in mathe- matics. Miss Price was their guide and as these seniors recalled, progression was not difficult after her initiation to its perplexities. Geometric designs on the board, called to their minds the fun that they had had in former circumstances up the hall, where genial Yxertacnik invited his former students in for a short chat. Their talk turned at once to the first bewildering moments of algebra and plane geometry. But the confusion had not lasted long, for Mr. Wlertacnik made hard problems seem so very simple. Mr. Smith continued the climb in teach- ing higher mathematics. Deep problems of lt17ll importance in solid geometry proved to be quite easy with his understandable explanations. The three just had to reminisce a bit about some of the weighty student council problems that had kept them all so occupied during the year. The library had been a favorite lingering place for the departing seniors. The librarian, Miss Hamill, had made reading a pleasure, for she seemed to be able to tind just the right book for each individuality. She always willingly had helped her two avid readers find one more last minute reference. Another welcome newcomer, Miss Surbled, added sparkle and vigor to her commercial sub- jects of shorthand and typing. She had made certain that a constant speed, accurate letters, and a diminishing number of errors continued as the studies progressed. Mr. Mawhinney's room was the next stop. He good-humoredly used a variety of methods to teach a variety ofsubiects. Consumers, education, commercial law, junior business training, and bookkeeping made a graduate in these subjects well grounded in the business secrets of the outer world. ourrruv I. Mons!-2, A.B., M.A. PEARL yy. Rfmm.-LL, A-BA .llu.r1l- Jr, . Foniu-ts'r ll. l l.ovli, M,A. MAluoN T.. IUNES, H5- .lluluml Tnlmuiyl ll U' lW f YVIl.l.lAM lf. RUGII, l3.S, GYLA B, ST!-ZRN, BS, l'hy.rfrul l2'dur11l1'fm l'l1y.rfrnl l2'11ucnll'un r l l i , if Gmrrnunn E. PAF:-', A.B. LAURA H. BYERS, RAN. Srrrrlnry In Sllnrrlilllrlidvlil Sclrmlf Nurfe Music sheets of well-known melodies and sundry musical instruments reminded the two that music was emphasized in the tine arts department. Under Miss Morse's skilled super- vision, the orchestra had steadily improved. The large enrollment in her elective music classes showed an appreciation for music among Avalon students. Mrs. Roedell, the art instructor, was enthusiastic about showing the visitors recent drawings which her talented artists had made. And as they gazed at the vivid handiwork, they thought of the sketches they themselves had made in water color, crayon, and lettering. How well they remembered having helped decorate the Christmas windows. The senior boy just had to rush down stairs to have a chat with sympathetic Mr. Floyd, the manual training teacher. It was in his room full of blue prints, intricate machinery, different varieties oflumber and hand tools that the senior boy had been instructed in the knack of furniture making. As her companion visited the shop , the Avalon' senior girl went upstairs to the home economics room where Miss lones presided. Here problems of home making were solved, menus were planned, original dresses were made, and delicious meals were prepared by practical- minded girls. The sound of a whistle attracted the re-united couple onto the gym floor where the physical educational directors were conducting mushball games. Never to be forgotten were the principles of good sportsmanship which Miss Stern and Air. Rugh instilled, and which they made applicable in every new sport attempted. Mr. Rugh had also led the Avalon Five to many a victory. The charming school nurse, Miss Byers, inquired about the health of her departing friends. ln the past they had received the benefit of her healing powers when aches and pains had got the best of them. Competent Miss Patf, secretary to the superin- tendent, was the last lingering call made. She was busy at her desk compiling a group of letters and answering telephone calls, but she neverthe- less took time off to have an amicable farewell chat with the two seniors. As the boy and girl departed from the main door ofthe Avalon High School building, they both expressed gratitude for their associations with instructors who had taught fair sportsman- ship, protitahle knowledge, and above allw democracy in character development. Yes, they felt they were ready for their place in the world. H1811 There Must be Law ROUD to be an American and proud to be an Avalonite, each member of Student Council strove to meet the high ideals for which these privileges stootl. Solving the most difficult of all the scholastic problems in a just and equitable manner, made the Student Council group a respected, esteemed, and influential factor throughout the school year. Associates ot the council were elected from each home room and club. Those who were chosen assembled weekly, introduced important new problems, and by fruitful discussions obtain- ed the most probably and advantageous solutions. The council year began propitiously when Ioe Herrington was popularle elected president. Ioe was wisely chosen, for his dependability had been aptly demonstrated as vice-president in his junior year. The remaining otlicers, Bob Smith, vice-president, Marian Oakley, treasurer, and Gladys Nichols, secretary, worked together as a team, tackling the most arduous tasks with diligence thereby securing results to everyone's ultimate satisfaction. Confronting the Student Council as its initial project was the traditional distribution of as- sembly dates to all school organizations and home rooms. Sophomore Roberta Clark suitably arranged the program schedule. The council advocated home talent to the assembly ad- justers. This idea was presently adopted, and a search for talent ensued?a search which pro- duced gratitiving consequences, for each Tuesday brought forth winning speakers, thrilling movies, or diversified plays. Exchange programs with Sewickley and Bellevue High Schools have been annual features for assembly entertainment. This year to become better acquainted with Avalon's neighbors and to create friendlier and more amicable feelings, Ben Avon and Perry High Schools were added tb the list. ln October the Student Council sponsored a Sadie Hawkins dance which was fashioned after the prominent character in the comic strips. Those who attended were attired as hill- billies with their straw hats, patched trousers, bright-colored plaid shirts, and sporting corn-cob pipes. Enthusiastic girls, who pursued and ll19l 4 fl 41 C -I Student Council Szlperuaref Student Rom-:RT E. SMITH .S1mn.rur ACfL.VL.fL'6J Roberta Clark reads Bible while Bob Rhine, Mr. Smi .rpnn.rnr, and Mr. hvnns, .rpnn.mr, listen. Council officers loc Herrington, pn'.n'1A'nI, Marian Onkl fn'a.rur1'r, Gladys Nichols .rrvriflnrv and Bob Smith ur I ., - v . .1 . ,. pnnrldrnl, discuss plans tor llle Bzrlll of 11 Aulmn l 1 danced with shy Lil' Abnersf' took advantage ol' the long-awaited opportunity to show their masculine social powers. Nlr. Smith ahd Mr. Evans, the council sponsors, encouiiaged Mr. Perley's suggestion that Student council members compile a high school handbookl Eager to prove their business and literary ability, the committee which con- sisted of lflizabetih Stitt, Gladys Nichols, Lenore Nelson, Catheri - Nash, Ntarian Oakley, Robert Rhine, and loc l 'rrington began the compilation without delay. They sought information from records and teacllers and spent many after school hours writing and approving the copy, which consisted ot' brilef accounts of each activity, school rules, andlmessages from the superintend- ent and principal. Alter the material was collected and ami-nded, it was typed and rushed to the printer. The most gratifying moments of all occurred whenli the .lvalon llzlqlz Selma! Hand- lmnk was sanctidned by the student body and school visitors as a worthy publication well executed. Alumni Day, annually featured at the begin- ning of Christmhs vacation, proved to be an important occasihn this year. Gathering in the lower halls, thel Avalon graduates exchanged cheery greetingsl and fond memories with old friends and envied the positions of the under- graduates. A varied program was held in the auditorium. inclluding addresses delivered by several alumni, nhusic by Choral Club members, l Q i and the traditional roll call by lWr. Perley. Following this formal program, the students and their alumni guests enjoyed a tea dance in the gym, where they had further opportunity to renew old acquaintances. Social service held a spotlight in the Council's democratic program. Under the guidance of the council members, our humane students needed little persuasion to help those less fortunate, Baskets placed in the halls at Christmas time were readily filled with canned goods for Avalon's needy. At another time in the year, bags were filled for hospitalization aid. ln january a dance was given and the proceeds were dedicated to the infantile paralysis fund. Un May Day, Student Council sponsored a high school luncheon, during which the Nlay Queen was named and crowned by lVlargaret lVlcKnight, the former queen. Following the luncheon, the regular track lneet was held on the Avalon field. Ntove-up Day was the tinal function under the supervision ol' the Student Council. Gifts representative of each individuality were given to the retiring seniors by the class donors. Clever verses to match these tokens were origin- ated by a special committee. A vague feeling of regret enveloped the seniors as they moved another step toward the Capitol dome, which symbolized the outside world where they would practice the democratic feeling stimulated by the thorough perseverance of the Student Council. Q'llA nuns A. Evgxws .S'pun.rur I Memlfers study Hnnrffmnk. Left to right: I. ilihcis, l.. Nelson, Mr. Smith. -ffmmmr, I. Neilson, C. Nash, P. Upole, L. llunter, I. Sulzer, R. Smith, lf. Crilchiielil, E. Stitl, I. Herrington. ll20ll AStudent . Asenior . Citizen N expectant hush fell over the audience as the blue and gold curtain parted, reveal- ing the class of 1940 seated on the stage. We all felt a little bewildered as we sat attired in solemn caps and gowns. All of our best friends and good times seemed to be hidden under those grey robes. However, the faces that appeared beneath the tasscled caps were the same familiar countenances. Yve looked toward the valedic- torian with pride and awe. Yve thought the classis most mischievious member looked too full of pep to be draped in that grey robe. XVe wondered if he still thought he would grab his diploma and run before they changed their minds. We knew he would not, for this night marked an epoch in everyonie of our lives. ln a few brief hours we were making the transition from mere high school students to important individuals who must assume their own responsi- bilities. We were not afraid on 'that Iune evening. Neither were we sad. Why should we mourn our passing, it was not to eternity? We were proud that we had achieved the highest goal of our past four years of efforti-graduation. We openly suppressed a chuckle as We thought of those dangling, wide-eyed boys and girls who had been called freshmen ' four years before. Three years had wrought a reat change, but as we assembled in September f our senior year we t H2111 i i still maintained the label The most talkative class in school. Our talking proved a valuable asset when the senior play The Eyes of Tlalocu was pre- sented in December. hlid-year exams came, and then after a few days of fret and worry passed into Oblivion. our Senior Farewell Dance brought the tirst realization that our final year was fast evaporating. on Nlove-Up Day we evacuated our coveted senior section to the juniors. The lunior-Senior Promenade was an evening of enchantment never to be forgotten. Uur Baccalaureate Service brought to mind the role for which we must prepare ourselves if we are to accept the challenge of American democracy. Iust last Tuesday evening we all took part in a rollicking, ridiculous Class Night, and now our Commencement Exercises were almost over. Our reminiscing sharply ended as we stepped forward to receive our diplomas, now we must face reality and the future. As we, the Class of 1940, sang our Song of Farewell, the diplomas which we held in our hands were the emblems of past achievement which we must now use for future gain. We had joined the ranks of American youth, not in search of lands to conquer in war, but as young men and women who accept the challenge that American democracy must rule until eternity. Senior P Giui.iP:'r'rA PLYMP'roN Cla.r.r Sponmr Iolm C. Wmcmu. Cla.r.r Spnnfvr Class Highlights , , , , , ,om Memories and Qutstanding Seniors NCHANTING was the night, and beautiful was the moonlit sky sprinkled with innumerable stars. Palm trees rhythmically swayed in the cool gentle breeze that transmitted the scintillating melodies of Tal Williams Orchestra and the mellow fragrance of gardenias. A myriad of colors dazzled our eyes as birds superbly arrayed in rainbow feathers glided to and fro. Bewitching native Hawaiian girls, garbed in rustling grass skirts and exhibiting necklaces of flowers, gayly distributed to each prom couple El tflkcn of lirienllshiplin tile f0l I11 Oli a Y'ix'illly' Cfllflrefl lei. At a grass hut, picturesque of Hawaii, native attendants served cool refreshing punch and cookies to the promenaders. Carefully constructed of bamboo poles and straw, the little grass hut was the main attraction, as was expected. Numerous deck chairs scattered over the shore of the island were often occupied by couples and faculty members entranced by the splendor of the view. Smooth green water for only a second and then, huge rough waves would break up on the clean dry sand and leave as their trademark sparkling, white foam, and a wet impression. Time soon elapsed, and as the last few merry-makers were boarding the boat bound for home, the natives gathered on the shore to sing, alohoe , to their newly made acquaintances. This was the perfect ending to the Iunior-Senior Promenade and to a glorious evening in Hawaii. As prom chairman, William McMullan, and his ever-ready, efficient sub-chairmen had the satisfaction of conducting a successful dance. Praise and comment were given to Lenore Nelson and Francis Gelz- heiser, co-chairmen of the decoration committee, for their interpretation of the Hawaiian scene. Mrs. Thompson was the faculty sponsor. As symbols of our liberty and the achievements of the Class of 1940, we acknowledge with pride the splendid scholastic ability and individual activities of IOE HERRINGTON: Student Council President, Hi-Y President winner of the Brice Memorial Medal f f 1 GLADYS NICHOLS: Annual Editor-in-Chief, Student Council Secretary, Quill and Scroll ff f if PAUL TOOMEY: Senior Class President, football letterman, tumbling team booster 1 f ff GRACE BRINK: Leaders' Club President, A Ticket Chairman, Travalon Business Maliagei' ff f 1 CHARLES LIDDELL: Sophomore and Iunior Class President, Business Manager of Annual, Football Manager ff f ff MARGARET KERR: Girl Reserve President, Annual salesman, A Ticket Committee w w 1 DEANE HOPE: basket- ball star, golf enthusiast, found in Hi-Y, too f f 1 MAY OWENS: Pen and Key President, Leaders' Club Secretary, Annual salesman ff I 1 FRANCIS GELZHEISER: Annual artist, Co-business Manager of Annual, Prom Decoration Co-chairman w w f PATRICIA REILLY: peppy cheer- leader, Travalon Literary Editor, Girl Reserve member. ll22ll 7 , . . up fmml Ufflur rfm'kw1.rf.' 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'rail v 4 1 kv HPV sv hr f A '1', 1 ..,,,: F A ww-,Y 1 an M vm 1 .5 nn' Ml Francis Cray Aland Sunny Shirley Anne Armstrong Thlirln Williani Daniel Hevington, lr. limi George Yvilliam Braun G'I'nn1lr Nlarie l'fliznlwtli lirocke Jl1'lrlz ' Clemmer Paul Andrews Chin Marg' Louise Aurin Tiny' ' Edward David Birch Ed Grace Nladelyn Brink B1'n.x ' Charles Edward Brooks Burl xlrmual Slajf enioys snapshots. Left to right: L. Nelson, C. Liddell, F, Gelzheiser, O. Slumpf, and G. Nichols. Drnmallr Clulr members study lines, Left to right: E. Stitt, I. Salzer, R. Roehrig, and W. Bevington. NE-GIRL man, FRANCIS ALAND-eh never gave us a chance to forget his title. As a golfer he likewise made his mark, showing us all Inany pointers 1 1 1 CLEMMER ANDREWS liked working on orchestra committees for dances. Nor could it ever be said he shirked to do his share of dancing, for Clemy competed in jitterbug contests. SHIRLEY ARMSTRONG was a welcome newcomer to Avalon as a junior. She and friend Helen were inseparable companions who went every- where, saw everything and did everythingf- together 1 f w Very little, very sweet, very friendly-could he none other than lVlARY AURIN who came from Oliver High in eleventh grade. Mare got right into the swing of things on decoration committees and sport teams. WILLIAM BEVINGTON,S unexcclled wit was one of the main reasons for our enjoying classes. Bud was a Thespian with superb ability. Others who were drama-minded thought so too. for they placed him at the head ot' their l,lY1I7Z11fI.C Club ff f f Our football whiz, EDNVARD BIRCH, wished to continue his enthusiasm at prep school. Ed had a certain way with the women. GEORGE BRAUN had the noble quality of un- wavering patience which was vouchsafed by all when he managed the sale of class rings. George joined the ranks of the match cover collectors and ardent photographers if f w Amodelsports- woman, GRACE BRINK, was a leader in many activities: chairman ofthe if Tfvkel commit- tee, Leaderfr Club president, with acting and sell- ing as additional fields. She managed the distribu- tion and business departments of the Travalon. MARIE BROCKE was our idea of sugar, n' spice, and everything nice in the way of moonlit loveliness. Her Winsome beauty endeared her to us allwsthe Inany admirers clustering around her proved that ff ff f Formulas, chemicals, and Mr. Hall's room held a scientific fascination for CHARLES BROOKS who knew all the answers. Even though Chas didn't resemble a scientist, the wonders he performed kept us all breathless. l l l l l J . l Eleanor Jane cam hell Cami American .Youth Learrw fo i Donald Frederick Cotton Think U nbiasedly osr:PH BURNS liked to fix things-and fix them he did. He wa the honorable prexy of Jlolor Club and oiie of our chosen foot- ball heroes w f 1 EDGAR B for he zealously collecte 1' RT was penny rich, lndian heads. Ed ' preferred Hz'-Y to any other club, and Hi-Y e- ferred Ed . Cams was the north-de-plume t ' ELEANOR CAMPBELL al ays replied en er friends called. She love sport a mgly wanted to be the ideal 'ecret fo' s ery, very frequently practised by eg le rs fto Michigan State 1+ 1 ff Gi5ORGE N a definite desire to be an air-con t ning e ert. He was greatly admired lfor his aquatic ability, so perhaps that is why he: spent most of his days l in the pool. . l . Sister IOHANNA CAPE'Il'AN was quite a seam- stress, nevertheless, Io found oodles of time to excel in various a ctivities at school. She participated in all sports, G. R., and was an dnnual salesman. Business school was her hope- ful aim in the future f who loved the out-doors f ff DONALD CHRISTY could keep us indoors any day listening to his singing. Don collected old shotgun relics and hoped to be a first class forest ranger. DONALD COTTON was one of those rare boys who wasn't interested ini the hopeful girls who surrounded him. Instead he turned his thoughts to photography and aero autics which kept him well employed f 1+ w Tixy MARION CRAWFORD was the owner of lovely, She loved to sew, and her expressive brown eyes. handiworks established her achievements. Beztuty culture was her aspiration. Though slightly taciturn, IACK CRICK became almost loquacious when topic, Deisel engines. Ia discussing his favorite k was also a philatelist. f f + EARLE CRITCHFIEQD was an active mem- ber of the Hobby Club. for as a coin collector and He was well qualified, gifted fencer he became a star associate. Thoughl a friend to all, Critch- tield remained a staid badhelor. ll25l Edgar Montgomery Burt HEI. George James Capetan Grnljqe Donald Edwin Christy HDOHH Marion Lillian Crawford fllarnc Chester Earle Critchfield Cril1:h X N i B W t I Virginin Margaret Eichler VnjI1znnl llowurd Eugene lfvnns llunl Riclmrd George Fuerst l71'1'K ' liorettn ltliznluetli Geier .S'lujI Nlnry Nlmleline Griflin l7ulr'fI NVnrren Harold lfrdner 1'rlr Nancy lane Feick I rVm1n ' Charles Conrad Cnssmr HLl4Fl'l',VH Francis Leo Celzheiser I1'clrlI lfrm-sl Xfilliam llackbarth II'rrI1'r it , f Adventure Found In Science ana' Larzguagea ALKATIVE VIRGINIA EICHLER had many diversilications among which sewing and cooking spoke for her pronounced domes- ticity. She was always present with great anticipation at bank nights but didn't have much luck ff 1 if WARREN ERDNI-:R didn't ' ge in many activities, but instead enjoyed is superfluous hours with his chums. Pete ound a special attraction in the junior class. lformerly of Oliver High, l'lOW'ARD EVANS :und his club interest as a Hi-Y member. Hoot was an accomplished boxer who planned my enter the aviation field ff ff w WK- singled out ANCY FEICK because she had independent ideas of her own and was able to discuss the latest books in an engaging manner. Nance was an indispensable G. R. cabinet worker. Cheerleader RICHARD FUERST spent a good share of game time whirling through the gym- nastics which are connected with his position. Dick was also one of the singing enthusiasts who liked serenades best If f f CHARLES GASSNER was a tease as far as the girls were concerned, but his manner was so pleasing that he was duly forgiven. Cappy proved his masculine appeal by being chosen as president of Trziufe rl , LORETTA GEIER favored spending her evening hours with lim, but school hours were fun, too. She loved to dance and was a star on roller skates 1 if ff The attractive and delightful art- work which distinguished our dance decorations were developed through the labor of obliging FRANCIS GI-:LZIIEISI-:R. Gelch was also well learned in entomology. His many social functions around the school earned him a spotlight in the Hall of I'hme. Little MAIJELINE GRIFFIN possessed lovely ebony tresses which were inclined to curl. She seemed to find life just brimming over with all sorts of exciting things ff f f ERNEST IIACKBARTH was a devout hobbyist who had sundry avoca- tions. As a fencer Ernie was one of the best, entering Inany competitions. Yve liked the uniform he wore in the dress parades. ll26ll LOND RUTH IIACKBARTII was the possessor of a dynamic personality. She was every- one's special friend, tor HacliyU served well in that capacity. Typing was her avocation. 1 w ff HOWARD HAENEL was one of the uclill' dwellers from North Avalon. He could usually he found shadowing our president or helping Mr. Vtleichel average his grades. As an inimitable tease, XNILBUR l'lENDERSON won all prizes: however, our favorite memory of him will always he his portrayal of David 1' Copperfield. t'l7l1illiel't' tBp ti'A.t'fiLdn'h?isf40'! lmieycle ff f +1 Beau Bru e OSEPH HERRINF-'l TON caused many a sophoiyt re he rt tqgpolp-ifalie. ' fi Ioe was president ot' Sfllrtgillf Euncfl, and we consider his etilorts a job well done. He was the recipient of the Jack 1317-l'f medal, too. PAUL HI-:YL was a singer of the finest type. Although he lacked a temper to match his red hair, he did possess the lrish quality of pulling the girls' liraids f ff f D1-JQNE HOPE was a caddy, which was prohahly the only reason a lot of girls learned to play golff There seemed to he little hope for them, though, as Deane was principally a man's man . He was a regular memlier of the 13l'eakfl1.rl Cfull. With his utterly chariining hehavior, IAMES HOPIE had little troulmle iii getting his slightest wish. Nlayhe it was his smile, hut that had nothing to do with the hasliets he looped amid cheers 1 ff f lVlARTHA IOLLIE personified her last name. ln her own way Nlartha helped along in dull moments, and there was never a dull moment when she was on the stage. JACK KAUFMAN furnished the business men with their morning papers. As a principle memher of the play cast, he provided us with an enioyahle evening at the Jufifol' ltilzferlafnnzenl ff ff +1 NlARGARET KERR, the fashion setter among the girls, was well known for her friendly, spontaneous manner. Betty was the com- petent leader of Gfrf Re.rc'rve.r, which helped to win her an honorary place among the who's who in the class. nf xg, .Jill x . ., .,f,. ff. .v.-,I ,, .. .,-G Valfff' ,V p Ruth Beatrice Huclclmrlh llacl1v Xllilhur Miltnmn Henderson Ph1illn'rI Paul Cyril Ht-yl Red lumes Arthur Hope Jim Iohn lose1i'lB-gainful mln.-A-' ,fx , . Is managing the classkasgfg as this? Lett to right: C. l.i.ldell, urn' 1rri'.rfdf'nI, M. Owens, .n'cri'l41l1ll, R. Haclalmarlh, ln'a.rurur, and P. Toomey, pn'.r1d1'11l. Ba.rfx'vlm'r.r discuss pointers 1 the game. l.elt to right: D. Hope, C. Gassner, B. Tente- lmerg, and Hope. 1. Howard Hnenel llal1rf4'l Joseph Sheldon Herrington Jm ' Deane Gordon Hope lHl'l1d1'4 ' Martlizi Fay lollie Jolly argarel Bernice Kerr Belly f I t' 'M' rl' Iohn Scott Killen Norhert Alan Kroen Jack 1fulcl1 Thomas Iohn Loeklmrt Dorothy Elizabeth Lanahan Yiwu lint Claire Hnrlmru Lang Charles Keally Liddell ' 'Cla irc' ' ' 'Clzllv' ' lfdwin Bugher Logan lean Mill lVlaeKay lid Jean XVillinm Mt-Mullan, Ir Betty Elva McPherson Jlm ' Belly The G. R. girls compare dates for their approaching dance. Left to right: C. Lang, P. Reilly, M. Gritlin, and L. Nelson. Triple fl boys enioy Old- Man Yvinterf' Lett to right. H. Rhine, F gelzheiser, M. Orr, and N. I !lf' ij IIORT, shy, and sincere describes IACK KILLEN with an Hs . He was usually Worried ahout another chemistry test but could easily forget his troubles. Ile loved to dance and was an admirable swimming enthu- siast 1 f w NOIQBERT KROEN was our unrivaled ButchH was an unsurpassalmle haskethall demon, QY5J8Ugl1-tlClClCl' who seemed a hit bewildered. i having the ability to malce birds-eye shots from any point on the floor. ' THOMAS I.oC1umRT had a car ot' his own which he was forever taking apart to see what made it tick. Tommy had visions ot' electrical engi- neering f w w An asset to any gamefDORO'1'IlY LANAHANfa tirst team principal who was a woe hetideu to her opponents. Dot found pleasure and worlc as the Pen and Key treasurer. Reserved hut respected, CLIXIIQFJ LANG saw all the latest movies and had her own ideas almout Robert Taylor. Loving to sew, she modeled many of hpr own creations ff w w As class presi- dent in his sopl1oino1'Cl,3lml'junlior years, CIIARLI-ZS LIDDELLM proved -hffhselt: an ahle leader and a popular NLTI10: as 5vell.g, Cl1ih handaged hroken bonesfclisrt vutedlghewing gum, and patched pcraQlied.he mebsas part ot' his manager duties tor .U 'jhe 'football' team. tie could usually he seen hola-iild fort I lome Avenue. I EDWIN LOGAN lmelieved that silence is 'igolclqijug t J1llowed his hohhies to speak for theniselv . Ed was an active c9l'l't'IICl' Club , mem 'lwho specialized in photography 1 fr ff Quiet, timid, and unpretentious, IICAN lVlACKAY was our favorite kitten on the keys. Sheena gave us unquestioned pride with her warhling too. She did her hit to get the Tlvzvaluzz to press by pounding the typewriter lieys. Tall, dark, handsome, and - need we say more? WILLIAM MCMULLIXN was the ulterior motive we had for haunting a certain pharmacy where he specialized in jifly, tizzing sodas f ff ff BETTY MCPIIPIIQSON loved to read the best sellersf, That's the reason Betts appreciated her sur- roundings as a lihrary aid. 'El . w ,JN na.. l l Evelyn Louise Metz Ruth Milclred Metz l Ev ,'f1c'l!1'4 ' William Clark Moreland Samuel Santo Mond N . Bill Sam1ny ' Iva Marie Murphy Catherine Marie Nas rue IHQFICHHS S 'fd1 ' 'fW' Lenore Helen Nelson Vaun Archie Newill l PalLV ilrchlt ' If-'cz ir, Gladylslagrlgflichols Marian Oakley Play io All l l HO could forget blue-eyed EVELYN METZ? She made us so yery proud in many ways, for Evie was fi Sclzolamflc award winner and the clever editor! of the Travalon 1 1 ff Glimmering, giggling, enial RUTH METZ pos- sessed a contagious la gh that made everyone feel at ease. Metzie liked to play ping-pongw when not giggling. l The play couldn't 'o on without WILLIAM MORELAND, our able st ge hand, who was always so complaisant and will'ng when others asked for his assistance with mec anical devices ff f ff SAMUEL MONDA enjoyid work with test tubes, Bunsen burners, and C emicals in Science Club. After school-hours were spent working in his father's store. 1 Talented IVA lVlURPIl-IY, whose ability was in art work, aspired to be a fashion illustrator. Spuddy was alwayslready, willing, and able to make attractive post rs for hall display 1 1 ff Five foot two, eyes 0 I blue identities our own CATHERINE NASH, who so conveniently lived next door to Mark. 'Kitty had a penchant for collecting souvenirs. LENORE NELSON was the class' strong activity girl. Patty possessed a definite flair for jour- nalism, which held prdmising prospects for the future, as well as an eziuberant personality that was hard to equal 1 ff if Friendliness, indicative of VAUN NEWILL, rewar ded him with the Choral Club presidency, an hlonor, indeed. Archie swayed his audiences as a performer in the junior and senior plays. A sophomore was his greatest interest-heart and oth Versatile, vivacious, erwise. and vigilant, GLADYS NICHOLS was a leader in many activities. Nickie was the lfllllldtll editor and secretary of Sludenl Council, ever busy but ever ready for fun ff if ff As a model,office secretary, MARIAN OAKLEY gained worthhvhile knowledge in her chosen field. She made a charming heroine in our assembly melodrama. She was our only accordionist, and frequently she delighted us in assembly by playing the latest tunes. 2911 .fy of U -.il Afgwjliiff I ff' Mnrzliiis Powers Orr, Ir. .llarL ' Nlay Aliel- Owens ,lln.r1'4 ' Patricia Helen Reilly HRl'lr.r Ruth Clara Roehrig l1'iu ' lohn YVilliani Salzer .luh11 Roliert Glenn Ushorne 0.m'1'r Leah Virginia Payne U1'r11iy Robert Harnior Rhine Buff Milllreil Elizalietli Saladin Salty Rohn-rt lid win Sehalznian Bull lglfftll e iors Don Robes AJ Graduation Approachex newcomer in our midst from Brentwood, MARQUIS KJRR liecame an amialile mem- ' her of Yhlillle J , 111'-Y, and Sf'1'eru'e Club. Mai'k liked dancing with all the girls ff f ff Tall, tranquil, and too, too divine, ROBERT QJSBORNE was primarily an out-door man. lle excelled in all sports and hoped to he a l'orester. MAY OWENS was a sweet loyalist who did any joli to perfection. lViaisie,' ruled wisely as Pen ana' Ihr?-If prexy , and taking orders from her was really fun f f w VIRGINIA PAYNE was a lively girl whose sunny smile matched her disposition. She was our unequaled typist queen, for her speed was amazing. Wle couldn't very well mention Ginny , though, without ever-tiaithful Don. PATRICIA R1-:ILLY never seemed to he lacking . ,, . ,, . . . in pep or a rarlng to go attitude. A jovial tease, Palm personified FUN. She was one ol' the cheerleaders who spurred the team on to victories. To enter the ranks ol' the women in white was her dream ff A ff ROBERT Rumi: knew what records to play at the P. A. dances, for he was the manager. Bohn was fascinated hy Deisel engines and knew their inner workings. A dust mop and lots of dust to mop fell to the lot of RUTH ROEHRIG as G. R. vice president and clean-up chairman. Roe circulated dn- nuab' at the end ol' the year. She experienced many trials and trihulations as a student teacher for Miss Whielnlcxii's canny, mischievous pupils f f w MILIJRPIID SALADIN was one ol' lew having raven-black hair. Sally had a gift ol' galf' and helped admirably on the 7'l'l1t'l1l0ll lmusiness statli. With Rudy Vallee as a model, musically- minded IOIIN SALZER lent distinction as our melodious saxaphone orator. lle was a candid camera fiend for the lienelit ofthe Jnnmzf ff f 1 Are you waited on? this from ROBERT SCHATZ- MAN who magnetized his classmates into his father's store. ln his spare time Schatzie preferred to go angling with tiriend, Don. iso EAN SCIIMIIJT loved the sports world and spent most of her time in it. Thick, curly hair was hers and so were swimming feats. ller frequent absences left a noticeable vacancy in our classes ff ff f We loved to go ioy-riding with lor: SCIIMITT in his car and always took advantage of proffered opportunities. His cheer- ful, easy-going nature developed a vast number ol' friendships. lloimcs SIEMICRT was our German who liked to study Latin, or so it seemed. As a golfer and caddy he had decided qualities forexpectation 1 1 1' Il' it were football, she loved it: il' it were ping- pong, she excelled in that did ANNETTE SMITH, whose quests for reforms were endless. Uskinnyn often got inspirations for goofy poems. As senior play lieadliner, ROBERT SPRAGUE fultilled an assignment for which he was capable but then, he was qualified to execute any responsibility. Steacy was considered a walk- ing encyclopedia. To his lot fell the girls' sports for the ilnnual f ff f XNALTER STEVVART, the teachers' headache, but the students' laugh provoker, enjoyed working on art plans for dances, YValt had ambitions to be an engineer. Une swell kid was the description generally given to ELIZAB1-:Tn STITT. Suzy was faithful, which was the reason she was elected Leadfnr' Lwlllll vice-president and a Slzzdelzi Cozuzcfl Rep- l't'.I't lIfl11l.t't'. Wle envied her sportsmanship and hoped for recognition on her friendship chain f f 1 A sociable counselor, ILA MAE STOKES, loved to dance, and she did so with plenty of zip. lla had a vast supply of old friends and always enjoyed making 'new ones. IUNE STREETER was Miss H8H1ill'S right hand man both as an aid in the library and as supper chairman for Glfrf Re.rerve.v. She had the rare sympathetic nature needed for a good nurse, which she hoped to be 1 ff 1 An eye-filling dancer, fJLIVE STUMPF, was also a versatile class leader. Ullie had an enviable complexion and distinctive dramatic ability. Cheerleading was one ol' her specialities. William Diiilil Tenn-lxerg. l lean Audrey Tlieis r li ill l 7711'1'.I1'f' ' Charles lie Roy Tllunell Mary Virginia Tlionipson l 7imy ..V,. fumes Francis kvavliler Paul Vincent 'lioomey Biz Two-Hull Sludrnl Council' Lets off a little steam. Left to right: I. Herrington, M. Oakley, I. Sal- zer, and G. Nichols. Leadenr' Club members snapped Kin way Out uf glqn. Nichols, G. Brink, D. Lanahan, and M. Owens. ILLIAM TEUTEBERG was a hard-fighting star on the dvalon Five, chalking up scoring points in spite of the resistance of the opposing team. He was an avid member of' the tennis team, too. Where Ollie went, so went Bill was no secret to the rest of us. f f if Amicable JEAN THEIS was a friend indeed, for we could always confide our perplexing problems with her, knowing we would receive sympathy and understanding. Commonly known as Little Audrey , she put forth resultant endeavors as president of' Bernie Cummin's fan club. Diminutive and daintily femininine, VIRGINIA THOMPSON wrote sparkling and lively Travalon write-ups which corresponded to her own person- ality. V graciously fulfilled her duty as program chairman of G. R., providing delightful Thursday evenings f 1 1 ROY THUNELL was our esteemed stage fixer-uppernva manager, in fact. He arranged scenery and props for plays and was always volunteering to do extra odd jobs. Roy did wonders with electricity intending to be an engineer in that line. PAUL TOOMEY proved his popularity hy lieing elected class president in his senior year. Two- gun had a sly, enchanting smile which went straight to the girls' hearts, but his fleet footed- ness on the gridiron caused his opponents a diFf'erent kind of' heartache 1 w 1 JAMES WACIiTER was on the football squad for all four years and well deserved that honor, and the number of quarters he played proved his value. Dix couldn't he missed either as the Hwahooi' Indian in the senior play. Future Citizens Of Tomorrow? Democracy o1.oREs WALLISER played the pian frequently at G. meetings. Doesnt anyone want to liear me sing? 4 s t question usually asked b her when tim' lull in the conversation, lint few people in the affirmative, knowidg the interrog 0 a standing joke. Dodo'l' was a writer fhcrazy verses +1 f 1 Shy and reserved, DONALD WANNER was secretly an exponenil of swing music and pulsating rythms, though his subdued manner gave no hint of his inmost thoughts. He had a unextolled ability for science, being able to comprehend the complicattions and intricacies of chemistry. He correspohdingly chose to make his life career in the field mluf chemical engineering. Tall and fair, MARIAN WEIR,S favorite song was My Bill . 'iMiHIiiC,, moved out among the hills at the beginning? of her senior year, but we were glad that she :decided to remain to complete school with us, She was one of the go-getting H Ticket 1 girls ff ff if LORRAINE ZECHER was a note-wortlhy roller skater of the graceful type, and it was a glorious pleasure to see her do the two-step'f and waltz on wheels- this she did with her fiance, lack. She did exceptional work with ag needle and thread, as well. r Timidity was MARYl ZIM,S most alluring quality. She was the qualified office worker, and when she very meekly called us into the office, by request from the authorities, we sin- cerely hoped that trouble wasn't brewing. We loved to have Merk silnile and see her quaint nose wrinkle. l ll33ll res Elaine Walliser Donald Eugene Wa Dolly Don Marian Elizabeth Weir Lorraine Kathryn Z If1ar1'an Peanul.r M A Z' ary gnes im Jlcrky C' ,. . 4. J f .., I lf. .ff . , . . BWI . ' ' 1 v I , f jf jf . jk Vi, Ifluxv Ruw lmfl In r1.1l1l.' I Km-rr. I. XVm'rim-r, IW. Iflnrivlx, H, Zcmlc, M. Prmulfmvt I J . ' Sp--umax Ruw I. liir--h, R Axhasun, S. Rawlins, II. Rulwrtsmm, I. I'mu-rs, II. IVIn'MnI1:ul1 'l'llum Rmx' M Smith, U. Ur-Imn. I. Kiln-ck, R. B4-ul, N. Kralu, NV. K1-Ily, XV. Glilrh, R. Clmrislinn I rvl'l41ll Rvlw If. fIl'uInIxs, R. Iluuning, If. Tutu, XV. UmImln, I . McGowan, I. IVurIsnmn, I. Ku.-IIA' I .2 lfrnxv Rum l.ffl In n'ulrI.' I. SImuIc. NI. Inlmson, FI. I.uvImn. I. Nash, S. l'unm-rs. If. L'rmTiQ,gR. Igristinnxl Sl-max m,R:nx' ll. Inlmsnn, A. PM-rkcl, H. Ilnuslun, If. YVilIcy, If. V'iHgnrlm-r, I.. GL-rlvcr, Hamm, . Insll, III. uII'nmu . IH Run' II, Iimh-r, I. Frymnn, P. Upulc, I. IVIcGnry, R. Blank, A. Ilu.uIu-r, R. LIIH-cllmp, Illiramq,-1' Vlzlll Rlrw- I. Slinm-ll, C. I'nuIwr, I. Iulmslun, B. Hcnry, B.SmitI1, YV. Hcsscr, If. Ifnsmingvr, II. Ilounyc, Ili Ihnrucs-lt. , ' - 'rg 42' ,Y vw. 4 uxy Inf! In 1-lah! A l.--il-wld, IW. Zcndc, A. Vm-Ilu-r, Il. I.niIw. I.. Iiurns. M, Smilll. I. Ifryc Z I V' 'fp I .'1-'uvxl IW M Yuung, I'. Cass, II YVxglwl'. C. IIuIu-rl, I. Iluslrll, M. AIM-ris. M. MrKcIvy, S. L'uwI ' V ' Illln lww IS Ilan-In-I, II Tnggcrl, f. UI:-sf-h, II, I urm'l1u', IW. KIvIw, S. Dunlvavy, R. RIIIIWIA, B. Sn'f1q1IL II. Sh-rIing . 'v lcllf Rum' I . IIA-rlmur, I.. I IIzpnlrirI4, 'IYS1-uss, If. Taylor, II. I'I1iIIIps, I. lnlliv, C. Iulmshm, Il. Iiutlxfli. Ifurlncri: I J If? fx I ' f D , I J DAM. If .ff .fag X. J . I JI JI I . . I . W jjj Qrnyyf ,4,vv I3-1 rl ,J J: . XI' 'I' I J' MII I' X I 2 I I ' ' Iv x I 1 4 l MI g S 'K Y 'Y Y , l ,U HP i, gv,,,,.,4f-- b, I if - N735 fe-f we fjim we of Predecemforw 1- 1 M742 , F - fha, - 'ff' .xlllw j- jj ff' 17 1 I P. Upole, lremrurvr, I. Mcgary, Jecrvlarjy, B. Haenel, przurldcnf, ff and T. Stinnett, w'pz'-prc.r1'denl Q W ff , ' in search for decorations. aff OOM 18 was simply bulging with those active, energetic juniors who were all try- ing to voice their opinions in unison. After pounding the gavel, President Bob Haenel ex- plained that this was the last meeting of their junior yearg next year they would convene again, but as seniors, not mere under-classmen. The secretary, Iune 1V1cGary, ,was called upon to submit her annual report, land then Paul Upole gave the amazing treasurer's report. The class had really accumulated a substantial sum of money during its junior yearl As the president stood before his fellow class- mates, his mind wanderedl back to that day in September when he had kalled the first class meeting. The Class of 19l41 began the year at an accelerating pace. ln lNovember the entire school flocked under tlre big top for the sensational Junior Enierfajnnzenl. Circus-goers were supplied with smooth swing by Tal Williams while they munched popcorn balls and drank circus punch. The junior girls were ardent football rooters, for the class had many he-men on the football bench, and several in action on the gridiron. December introduced the flrst basketball games and joe Kelly, Bob Smith, land Bud Taylor were outstanding varsity players. The girls were also prominent in the field of splorts, and competitive CLASS SPO!vllSORS Stella L. Carden .,....... Q .......... Room 18 Lillian W. Green .... .... R oom 15 Harriet E. Surbled .... .... R oom 11 1351 teams found them hard to equal in volley ball and mushball. However, the class was also outstanding in other activities. Iune lV1cGary displayed her journalistic trend as junior Literary Editor of the dnnuaf, while Edmund Tate was a valuable asset to the art staff. More than twenty of the junior girls were fortunate enough to be admitted to G. R. and their momentary brainstorms for club programs and entertainment were of great help. The thespians of the class were at'-last allowed to exhibit their talents in the junior play, Spring Fever , which was presented in March. Bob Smith found himself in the role of a college boy flunking zoology with Therese Nash, his leading lady, endeavoring to assist him in his pursuit of the academic. For several weeks the juniors worked fast and furiously on their decorations and a unique prom was the result. On .Hove-Up Day they proudly accepted the challenge of the departing seniors and assumed top rank in Avalon High School. Late in the year came the most honored event -the awarding of the Jack Brice Jlemorfal Jledal to the junior boy who possessed all the requisites of fine American youth. The Class of 1941 solemnly resolved to mold a line senior year and to continue its democratic fellowship. CLASS CALENDAR Junior Entertainment ........... November 17 junior Play ........... ...... Nl arch 29 Junior-Senior Prom ..... .... M ay 51 I . . L their stride. HE little pl ppy felt sad and forlorn as he slowly wal ed around the school building, sniffing th green grass. Seeing the gym open he de+:ided to investigate. Fido had never been insid the school before and he found the gym delicio ly cool after the hot Iune sun- shine. VVhat a. perfectly grand place for an afternoon nap. He sniffed around the floor until ce comfortable-looking corner, self down. One ear happened k black object, but it did not e least. How was he to know door he came to a and plopped hi to fall on a thi bother him in t that his canine ody was so close to the record. dash to class, President Bill ln his hastv Brown had unk owingly forgotten this impor- tant notebook. llf Fido had not been so sleepy and was not qu'te so illiterate, he might have learned many inleresting things. Of course the first important ltotation was an account of the Sophomore Party. Iumpin' live was the theme of this Hcdming out party . The waltzers glided and the ji of Bill Millcr's punch bowls wa for gallons of fr with dozens oflcookies. The covered lights produced a blue and silver glow and added to the atmosphere necessary for the sophomore's first dance. Fido would hive found a long list of names erbugs doggied to the strains rchestra. Tinkling ice in the also music to the dancers' ears, it punch were consumed along I CLASSSPONSORS Sophomores . . . .. RC Achieve Recordx of Dixiinczfion B. Brown, prendenl, . lark, lrea.rurer, B uclnn, ulce- przfidenl, and B. McKnight, Jecrelary, take everything in on the page entitled activities. Lucille Hunter and Warner Logan were prominent in musical societies while Betty McKnight was president of Hobby Club. The sports section featured johnny Bevington in basketball for he had won a coveted position on the varsity. His superb playing brought the Blue and Gold out ahead in many games. The preliminary quintet found Bob Russel, Tom Bradley, and Ioe Sheehan adept players. Football also attracted the sopho- more boys, and Don Cost cheerfully performed his duties as water boy and chief stooge. During track season Milan Zeeman became noted for his marvelous high jumps. The last few pages of the book were devoted to the few remaining days of school, Jlove-Up Day was the great climax when the silly sopho- mores became jolly juniors. All in all they had enjoyed a grand year. They had laid a firm foundation for a brilliant high school career. This class was thoroughly prepared to do its utmost in carrying on the democratic life of Avalon High School. At that moment a fat, tickling fly landed on Fido's nose, and wakened him out of his slumbers. He stretched and jumped to his feet, thoroughly refreshed after his snooze in the gym. He, too, was ready to go forth to meet his canine com- panions, but, oh, if he only could have read that thick black bookl CLASS STATISTICS . Student Council ................. 6 members Florence Ill ..... .... R 00m Football Squad. I . l . . I ' 7 members I' B- Mawhmn ii' ----- ---- R 00m 16 Basketball Squad ..... ..... 1 0 members Robert E. Smit' ..... .... R oom 25 T ravalon Staff ...... . . . 4 members Q A l l36l FIRST Rclw Lvfi lu rf-11111: R. Ifisslcr, M. Dishcr, B. Scott, R. Kcrns, N. Taggerl, B. Mn'Knigl1t, E. Cashion Sl-:Crmn Row: C. Nlaple, A. Krukles, G, Schohn, B. Bell, D. Kunkel, I. Hurley, T. Cline, A. IVolf 'FHIRD Rom: I. Brugas, L. Iohnson, IW. Zeeman, T. Armstrong, C. Klein, I. Dobson, H. YVolfc, I. Bevington, I. Clemcnson R. Go 1 un. FIRST Row Lijfl In rfylll: D. Arlruelclc, I. Sloss, R. Hooker, D. Gearing, E. Gearing, L. Hunter, F. Ort SECOND ROW: B. Bciur, U. Snodgrass, M. Fowler, A. Klebe, I. Daryman, D. Huck, L. Fahricius, D. Cost IIIIIIRD ROW: ll. Ringer, I. IVhylc, YY. Logan, E. Auth, G. Fcrencc, F. Iohnson, T. Nlccullough, H. Rituhie FUURTII Row: R. Bull, B, Brown, E. Thurston, R. Mewhirter, I. Sheehan, A. Bcrner, I. Neilson, D. Cahill FIRST Row' Lvfl In niahl: I. Newlin, Betts, M. Christman, R. Clark, P. Arthur, N. Owens, I. Pratt Si-:coxn Row: R. Bunting, T. Bradley, D. Critchfielcl, B. Glaser, M. Crosby, M. Miller, E. Kaylor, A. Aurin, I. King THIRD ROW: F. Brown, C. Timpson, M. Disher, R. Younginger, R. Holding, A. Bcnncts, G. Interval, M. Snyder, H. Cole FOUR'r11 Row: I.. Tyler, B. Luckan, R. Russell, P. Goodwin, R. Nurnberger, R. Connolly, A. Lewis, H. Nloore H3711 IIHNI' Ruw lmfl In r1':1hl.' II. Iirugns, I.. Cmwsrlllirm, M. Brink, U. Iluminytus. A. Illny, I. 'I'u5-Iur, II. lim---kll-y NIVUNH Ruw: I, IVIrL'uIIuugI1, I. Young, I. I.niIx, M. Ilirsvlu, Il. Ilnuslun. I. L'unniugImm, I. Smillx. I. Ilurnmn Illllcll Ruw. K. Cllrlsly, IWIQ-nulql, S.GmuInm1gI1, I. I.i4l4h-Il, II. l'm-ll-11.41. Iwcsslu-l', I. 5IfIVIuIIs-u, C. Nun-sur, II. Ivlutc Icwlelll Row: II. Rulnml, C. Ru-sc, I., Ilnrlcluy, Slnsnr, C. Iiulcs, R. Allllur I5IrPIu-rsun, XV. ll.-ugh, II, Nu-Icy Inwr Rfxw IA-H lu rlglmlz II. Marlin, Ii. Snmlurs, M. Mil-lwl, M. In-nm-n, I. AII1-n, II. lh-vm, M. Tlmm-ll lumix Iiuwg I. IVnIIm'c, G. Iirnnn, II. Tullin, M. NIIIII-r, V. Ramsay, I. YVugm-r, II. Ilumpl-, II. Snynlvr Illllm Row: I. Ifnwt, II. VUL-Ikcr, R. Vogel, I. 'I'rm-nlwuy, R. Iiiggurstull, P. Slmll, K. Ifrslm-r Irwlvulll Rwvw: A. Ifnlvu, R. Ifrunz, P. I ursnmn, A. I ncIu-r, II. Stringvrl I luv! Rww lmfl In rfflhl: I. Knrnmun, III. CIM-4-llmm, A, Killcn, I.. Ifsh-I, I. lXIrRuIu-rls, II. Snlzvr, A. Cahill, If. Srluninlt cwmlm Ruw: I. Snmlcrs, NI, Young, P. Gill, P. Ha-crs, Ii. Ifrclwll, If. Ilrilluiu, XY. Cnmlxy, II. I orsmuu IIIIIQII Ruw: IV, YVUII, R. Pots-rs, I, IVnIInu-, A. GrIIIin, If. Gurlwr, R, Iulmsnn, I. Ilurlxlvnrllx, A. Kunlu-I Iuvlclll Rrvw. R. XVngncr, If. Ml-I'Im-smm, I. IVIux'pIxy, T. Siukcs, Il. IYzunpIor. I. Rulvinsun, If. Ilirsvlm, I.. Sh-Immn, P. YViIIL-3 gas Freshmen Create A Friendly +I 41 +I 4K il Aim oxpherd l Cla.r.r Offtff perform daily ritual. Left to right: I. Hack- barth fl2J, I. Liddell f29J, and . B. Tobin czsp l i l EP, vim, vigorl These words describe the freshmen to a T , fdr no matter what is going on in the high always buzzing about. tchool, the frosh are Football took a strong hold in junior high as well as in senior high, for thirteen ambitious boys began training as future football heroes. Basketball season claimed nhore of the hopefuls. They were well represented both on the junior high team and the reserve dquad. Several were destined to step-up as varsi season. Track could not many sturdy boys available, their share of awards. ty prospects for next be omitted with so and well they earned The girls were by no means obscure among the sportsters. They seemed to be naturally gifted and have compiled victories in hockey, volleyball, and basketball, and have participated in track events. Their splendid re ord spelled just two c words for their competitors- look outlu These lassies were definitely ping-Song enthusiasts, and in spare moments could u fecting new techniques. For three years the jou have been sharpening their ually be found per- rnalists of the class noses for news, and have graduated from cub reporters to the coveted positions of department heads on the Travalon- elfe. Election of home room l ofiicers by popular vote was a difficult as well as an important procedure, for controlling such a lively group was not easy. Irene Liddell and Betty Tobin, two class boosters, and Ioseph Hackbarth, a capable and popular lad who was later elected to the honored post of president of Junior High Sludenf Council, were the victorious candidates chosen as presidents. Where there's music and dancing, a freshmen crowd could always be found in the swing of things. They were regular-goers to the gym hops and were always on hand at other open dances. They were not all jitterbugs by any means, but were interested in the classics as well. The high school orchestra could not have survived without their loyal support. Early each morning the froshies could be seen trudging to practice. The freshies have out-grown their stage-fright of two years ago and now enjoyed presenting assembly programs for the approval of junior high. Future Robert Taylors and Hedy Lamarrs were found to strut and fret their hour upon the stage. It seemed incredible that a year could end so soon, but here it was urlloue-Up Day . Many good times working together and unforgettable experiences made the months pass quickly, and the verdant freshmen were now recognized as gay young sophomores. CLASS STATISTICS CLASS SPONSORS Eva Hoover ............. ......... Room 29 I. I. Wertacnik ..... ...... .... R o om 25 John R. Dean ..... .... R oom 12 l w w ll39ll Travalonelle Staff. ................ 12 members Football ............ ..... 1 5 members Student Council. 10 members Reserve Squad. .... . . . 1 member Iunior high team 7 members Ih Fade Experiences Wider Horizons HEN thle old school-bell tolled for the first time in two and a half months, the eighth graders were anxious to start the new term, visufalizing the grand times in store for them. As eventh graders it had been diffi- cult to accusto themselves to some of the new everyday occu ences in high school. The de- mocracy prevaigling in home rooms, clubs, and student council had been new to them, Now that they had acquired a knowledge and skill along these lines, as ready to go to socially. Butf to-the-minute, Grant Davis, ai eighth graders they were really work mentally, physically, and .rst they needed wide-awake, up- capable leaders. Billy Barker, nd Iames Sitterle fitted the bill and were honored as home room presidents for the year. Thei r duties were numerous and im- portant, assemfmly programs had to be planned for their respecttive report rooms, they had to check-up on th r student council representatives and the lads d to convey special announce- ments to the s udents under them. The eighth graders looked orward to club events and were Severlith rade HY and stIange, the new seventh graders timidly s oved their way through the crowded h lls of Avalon High School. After some trying e eriences and wrong turns, they found their assigned report rooms and breathed a sigh of relief. But, alas, their joy was short- lived, for now ey had to Search for classrooms. Changing roons seemed impossible, but when the novices coniluered the mysteries of the halls, and became actustomed to their new surround- ings, they soonlmade their presence known. One of the most astonishing changes they noted was the .emocratic system of government in the high sc ool. They were surprised that even measly ittle seventh graders were al- lowed represen tion in Student Council. Report rooms, too, ubheld these principles of self- government si ce they elected class officers by merit only. V avid Treganowan, La Verne Thompson, an Carol Nickelson came out on top in the ele ions. These ambit us kiddies tso dubbed by the I I I I I I active members in their favorite activities. ln- stead of choosing membership in a club, the reporter-minded supported the Travalnnelfe, junior high's mouth-piece. Both girls and boys were zealous concerning sports in gym classes and those outside the curriculum. The girls, having comprehended the rules of the games, enjoyed the playing of volleyball and basketball, and showed considerable improvement over the previous year. The eighth grade boys were well- represented on the junior high team and were working for places on the reserve squad. The girls found sewing and cooking classes more like play than work and regretted that only two periods a week could be spent there. The boys looked forward to manual training and learning about the many tools. They found that guiding pieces of wood as they assumed shapes was truly exciting. Although these were but a few of their activities and accomplishments, it was obvious that they could no longer be pushed into the background by the upper classmen. Learrw Baxic Procewex upper classmenj were active members in almost every club in junior high. Several gained funda- mental knowledge and experience for further literary work by writing for the Tran-alonelfe. Both the boys and girls were boosters of gymnastic activities. They readily learned the do's and don'ts of the new games and con- stantly improved their skill. Iudging by the rate they progressed this year, another year will find them stiff competition for the upperclassmen. Chapel and assembly programs greatly im- pressed these new students and before long they too wished to try their hand at acting. Now they have become full-fledged members of the thespian art. The seventh graders have made many friends in the school because of their vivaciousness, sunny smiles, and ability as leaders. W'ith their social equality, cooperation, initiative, and scholarship-all the qualities essential to make up a democracyfthe seventh graders are certainly climbing the ladder to success. II40II Fmsr Rrmwwflqfl In Rliqlll: M Sllarpnark, I, Karthausur, S M.-Kulvuy, C. Iluclcn, NI. Grulrhs, II. Gill, II. Ringer, B, Klulm, II. Bulk SHCUNU Row: IV. Scchrisl, I Helclwr, II. Parkcr, M. Sanuich R. IVIurpI1y, B. IIuIwrl, H. IIul' mlcn, If. llamiltun, V. I.cc, II Ilamiltnn, R. I.uvIcan Timm Row: II, Trcgammwan, If Iirnwn, I . Palm, II. 'III-xylnr, Il Iluhrvr, If. Snyxlcr, I.. Nelson Il. Bogncr, If. Allen, I. Smilh G. Prcnliuu, II. Stmlslarnl I uUu'1'll Ruw: I. Iinlncr, I. Bog nur, R, IIaII, IJ. IIaII, M. Owens R. Kaylor, N, GraII', R. Ilaralcn V. Mohr, IV. BL-ssvr, I. Stewart R, Iamisnn, If. Krah I 1Rs'r Row lull In rziqhls C. Ifast I.. II'IcIIfIaIml1. I. I.aux, S. Gciscr I. Allen, II. Calnplncll, I. Ilishcr P. MrCuIInugh, I. lVIomIa, I IVagnur. Sl-:Comm Rmw: I. Stewart, R.Sim1-n II, Cass, I.. Iirittain, II. ICrnIncr C. Gringv.-I, III. Nash, III. lVIaIcr IJ, Hanna, I. IViIsun, Il. Nash U. IluvIs 'I'mmm Ruw: P. Stnmhaugh, II' IVIaxwcIl, IV, Iiaur, M. Haslgcr I3. IIuII'man, I.. IIfIcrIu'I, I5 Kelly, Ii. Sham-y, If. Tlmmas, R I'IlIIIIps FUUR'I'lI Row: F. Furtsclnninlcr, B I'Ial'I4L'r, Sliiurlc, Ilurlcy II. Galloway, II. Davis, A. Tran R. Yuung, IV, Snynlur, IV Ifraziur, S. Cunsonllno, R. SIIII, M. Minn-I-r, R. I,umrunIu' Flnsr Ruw lag!! 1.1 NQJIII: V Iiccllmln, R. Ilrink, If. Bcvlng- hun, M. Cline, M. Ilarvcy, II' IInII'1nan, R. Kunclc, C. Slack IV, I.aiI1. II. Kunklc Srtcswn Ruw: IV. Ilishcr, IC. Iintv.-s R. Staplc, I. Suppu, Ii, Ifryman G. Frylnan, II. NIcrCL'r, I5 Frenz, O. Vm:IIwr, I., Innes, R M1-rkn-l, G. Rm.-In IIIIIIRII Row: R. Inhnstnn, D I'.acIu-r, IV. II'ugnur, I 1-urs! M, Uanlsl, If. Kurigur, If. Clark I. I.cu, I.. Upnlv, Ifrcu, IV Icnscn I 1llUR'l'II Row: O. Smith, S. Zn-man I'I. Sm'ImI'I'ur, Ilcnry, II. Vnul- kv.-r, I. Simon, Ii. Ilughcs, I Sharp, If. Ilash-tt, IV, Brown Il. Rhuanlcs, A. Raylnnml Fllcsr Row Lufl lu rziqhly N II'hylu, H, lIIintccr, M. Burns If, IVIcRuhL-ris, M, Kurmnan: I. Ilousur, IJ. Black, M. Mc- I'IrI1Ic, G, Ringer SHCUND Row: I. Slmok, IV. Baltz C. Nickclsnn, IC, Ifursman, I. 'I'Imnxpsnn, II. Knhlman, M IVaIlIs, K. 'I'urnur, C. Slallcr II. Ashton, IJ. 'I'rL-ganuwan Timm Ruw: II, Tlmmas, I. Nash, R. Ru-aI, If. Braun, IC. Svhuman, II. Stuadmuycr, I. II'alIwr, C SIA-mn-rl, IJ. IH-Ilsing, R. fVIasun I uuu'rrl Row: I. Willv.-y, IV. Vita, II. I ie.-ck, IV. Galhrcalh, C. II-llmmh, A. Yuung, D. Oaklvy, II. Broun, IJ. BI.-ck il 41 Il I I l unioar Council fl C i I 1 DL.f6CfJ Sey Government l HE Juni: fligh Student Council has certainly ieen an arena for new ideas this year. From the tirst meeting to the last, this wide-awakd group set forth notable sugges- tions for the improvement ofthe junior high and the enjoyment Qt' the students. Since it has ,always been the council's duty to create new ws and interpret the old ones, it was necessarv to have competent members elected. Reprdtsentatives were chosen on the basis ot' initiatil'e, ability to cooperate, interest in the work, and aptness of thought. At the beginning of tlie term, the council nominated some of its members as candidates for the open offices. After al fierce campaign battle had been waged in assembly, an election throughout junior high took placel Each student, voting by secret ballot, determined the people's choices . The anxiously awaitied election returns were finally announced, narliing Ioe Hackbarth, the vic- torious presidential candidatep Willizliii Barker, vice president and the chiefis right-hand man, David Tregonciwan, secretary: and Roberta Brink the custodian of the money accounts. The Avalon' junior High School Student Council's Cons 'tution always has been a prized possession, and each member took pride in seeing that its provi ions were consummated. The staff' started otf with a bang by adding a new amendment providing that all officers ol' Iunior Student Council must be freshmen. The council had to assume the important although sometimes tedious task of supplying varied assembly programs, assigning flag bearers, and appointing leaders for making announce- ments and reading the Bible. Home rooms and clubs had to be notified when they were to be present on assembly programs, speakers had to be engaged, and certain selected movies had to be ordered. These alone could have kept this governing body busy, but these were but a flew ol' their many undertakings. A successful magazine campaign was conduct- ed during November. Nlany would-be salesmen gained distinction by excelling all the others with their numerous subscriptions. The final total was enough to buy the new movie screen for the auditorium and to add a profit of twenty- six dollars to the treasury. It was inevitable that with so much to do and with so many accomplishments to show for a year's work that the Iunior High Student Council of 1959-40 received the commendation of everyone in Iunior High for its splendid democratic ideals and cooperation. FHKS1' Row---Lffl In rzlyhlx l.. Thompson, C. Niekelson, Lailm, B. Tobin, Mrs, Gilling, .rfmn.rnr, U. Braun, A. Buoy, fl. lfnmpe, l. Liddell, R. Brink l SECUND Row- -Lrfl In rxialll: U. Treganowun, H. Vnelker, Menulil, D. Nvampler, N. Graff, I. llackbarth, WV. Barker, A, Kunkel, I. Stewart, C. Davis. l n I l'il.Sl!-I N, ciILl.INlP .Ypun.rnr i ll42ll X 0 0 ,.g x I 0 'X 9' 5 , K i f' , sl E 4 JD ...-. ..-............... ...... 2 P any my LL,VAV K i if .A I Q' Q B A Q 3 ' A 4 'I ,,. g,. ' N. - s .bgyf K x if . 11: - f A , 4, V -W3 ' F . fffgijfzcg ' if I iw rl! A ' tim A 'je' 12 , I l Avalclin Annual ffaffffff We G0 to Prem with .pemocracy on Our fllindx HEL!-:N G. WlllELDl7N l .ldvuer HE door losed securely as the Annual staff settlel down to its daily after-school session, c tered around one topic-the publication of the 1959-40 Avalon Annual. Scattered pictu -s, literary copy, unpaid bills, and a much-us d dummy all fitted into the scene of continlious hustling activity. With the inspiring aid, of the adviser, Miss Whieldon, and the, friendly' editor, Gladys Nichols, origi- nality and vivid ess held the spotlight as each unit was labeled a finished product. Problems an accomplishments, disappoint- ments and inspirations produced a tell-tale effect on the attemptslof the literary section to meet the deadline. T e interpretation of democracy through a livelh vocabulary was the pleasant duty of literary ditor, Lenore Nelson, assistant literary editor, virginia Thompson, junior liter- ary editor, Iune McGary, and sports editor, Robert Sprague? The click, cli k, clicking of typewriter keys each evening af er school came from the agile fingers of the speedy typists, Virginia Payne, Ruth Hackbartft, lva Murphy, and Elizabeth Stitt, who typed the copy and made it ready to go to press. difficulty in ma epeated efforts showed their 'ng words Ht the alloted space. Planning poses, contacting the photographer, and identifying group pictures were just a sample of the intfricate work of the photo editor, Olive Stumpf, and her capable assistant, Audrey Liebold. Candi for Donald Cott snapshots proved to be exciting n, Iohn Salzer, Darl Laib, and Ianet Kerr. Thfy were always snapping poses when the victim bends showed handiwork, too. s least suspected. These photo laptitude in developing their The art work, kept Francis Gelzheiser, the competent art editor, Iva Murphy, Therese Nash, and Edmund Tate busy drawing sundry sketches of the various democratic emblems. Colorful descriptive posters were made for hall display during the sales campaign when students and patrons alike were anxious to subscribe for another prize-winner. Practical minded Charles Liddell found the management of the business and financial status of the Annual an all-time job. To him fell the task of allotting expenses, signing contracts, compiling ads, and spurring the salesmen to greater activity. Co-business manager, Francis Gelzheiser, shared in these industrious enter- prises. The salesmen who interested the busi- ness men in buying ad space and a book for themselves, included Iohanna Capetan, Mar- garet Kerr, Grace Brink, Marie Brocke, May Owens, Bob Smith, Iames Workman and Phillip Hampe. Important jobs aptly handled by Ruth Roehrig and Iune Shook were the circulation and the sales campaigns. These two girls exerted endless energy to make the financial year a successful and profitable one. The 1940 staff of the Avalon Annual was joyfully elated when the theme Democracy in Avalon High School was chosen, for they sin- cerely agreed that this title was indeed apropos to the present day situation. Then, too, Avalon High School seemed to be the ideal example of democracy on a small scale. Here the youth of Avalon have learned the necessary rule of life- the art of getting along with others in the give and take of life. ln Iune, all activities terminated in a happy Annual and long anticipated occasion- the banquet. The departing seniors told in their speeches of the busy but humorous hours spent in the glass enclosed room at the end of the upper K lI46l hall. Charles Liddell laughed as he narrated the prolmlems ol' getting the advertisement dummy together. Sueh a time as his statli had had arranging and rearranging in order that the two professional pages would tiaee one another. Boll Sprague huniorously recounted the woes and triliulations ol' writing up girls' haslsethall and the mysterious lassy game oli hockey. l,enore just eouldnlt help it it a slight groan eseaped her as she uttered the dreaded worlxf deadline. Not to he outdone, Gladys spolce ot' the hours she had spent carefully lettering in the P mu mmf Captions only to find that they all had to he done over again. The high light ot' the evening was seeing, for the tirst time, the completed edition ol' those endless staelcs ot' copy sheets, llow proud everyone was of his Annual with his gold eni- hossed name on the eoverl Alter the first perusal and an exchange ol' compliments on one anotheifs work, the statl' united in the hope that once more the Avalon Annual would win the coveted Gold Nletal and All-Anieriean Certifi- cate. -if .91 l. Nlurphy, I-1.'l'ute, l. Nash, mul F. Gelzhelser are liusy drawing posters tor the sales eninpingn. I. Sulzer, A. lieilmlml, U. Stunipt, I. Kerr, D. Luih, and U. Cotton plan and identity pietnres. The editor prepares eopy nith R, Sprague, l,. Nelson, I. Alifinrg. and V. Thompson. salesmen, G. Brink, l. Cupetun, R. Smith, F, Gelzheiser, Nl, lirorke, M. Owens, li. Kerr, I. YVorlunun, and P, Hnnipe, record mls and lhey report them lo C. Liddell, Business nmnager. l'.. Stltt, V. Payne, R. llueklnnrlli, and l. Nlnrphy type, while I Shook eheeks the nuinher ul' sales with the eireulating nmnager, R. Roelirig. Gladys Niuliols, editor, identities seniors while Nliss XVhieldon, adviser, eheeks copy. it px ra alon and ra alonette . . . Your IJllb!lil'l1llL.0l'ZJ' . . Wye!! Dwell ICADLINEI? The tiatetnl word which held so many hidden meanings. Un that designated day the memlmers ol the literary stall' could he seen headed for Room I8 where in an inclinspicuous green tiling calminet in the corner they deposited lahor-spent articles concerning the latest happenings in Avalon Iligh School. When, in her spare moments, Miss Carden, the genial adviser, retrieved the numerous writiligs and read them to checlc for acceptalvility. Sometimes important items were neglected, sometimes words were misused, and more otiten the? compositions were too short. Pertiection was it hy-word. Nlonday was the understood 'liravalon Hay galley prootl, reading for misspelled or super- Iluous words, checking for grammatical errors, and inserting phrases where omissions had once heen. Yvhile Boh was husily engaged in his particular duty, the rest ot' the stall' was scattered almout, each having a detinite purpose. Nlargaret Kerr and Lois Nlaulcert were pleased to tind that their articles would receive distinctive positions on the tiront page. These two industrious girls were news editors. Un the day the paper was made-up everyone had a task to perform. Ileadlines, proof reading, layout plans, pasting, and writing consumed much ot' the imperative working time. 'l'herese Nash, the diligent associate editor, when meetings and plans for the next issue were could usually he liound in the midst ot' a large made. Editor-iii-chieti, Evelyn Nletz, presiden : chattering group ot' headline-mahers, all ot' whom giving assignments, accepting suggestions, ' c ffcvz ied their titles printed in her neat hand- arranging schedules. The editing ana uh- I1g. She always willingly olmliged, even it' lishing ot' a four page school paper the time was waning and her own work was not grossing hut cqnstructive task, Ml al w 1 yet hegun. 'l'herese and Evelyn Nletz in were part ot' it 'realized the nf d for 1ccu e, recent, and intt'resting rep: new, too, that this work lielpedftheml o g '1 experi- ence and training for tu I jour .listic voc tions. X . lf The Traval :blame wut lt 1ll?gtIil.N' or Friday ot' eygfyt ti ' 1 wetitlx, n the Nlonday preceding, contf ion 'eig -d Among the com- pilers. Rohert Ispfzigi ' ohlivious ot' his sur- roundings and the oise which accompanied them, paged the supposedly endless sheets of cooperation with Miss Carden pasted the articles as a guide for the printer in puhlishing the tinal results. Sports was the topic which interested Lorell Faliricius, Iamcs I 'ryman, and Rohert Sprague. They covered all athletic games, interscholastic or otherwise, and their enthusiastic accounts could he located on the third page. Intriguing hits ot' spice were added to the Yhaenfmz hy gossiping writers whose columns could he regularly found. 1'llIlIfl'lIlIl1 l'QIlIl'l'l'J' hy G. Nichols, V, Thompson, I. Ifryman, The husiness stall' Owens, IT. Iluek, hliss Carden, literaryadvisor,iliseusses col I Kerr, Il. Kerr, I.. Burns, R. Its-ul, 'If Nash, N. lfeiek, If. Campbell G Ilrinla, Il. W'ngner, with Evelyn Me-tz, editor, while the husine I Nelson, I. Nlefiary, A. Ineihold, I.. Miiiikert, I., Fahrieus, K, Nash, distrilmte Truvnlons and advisor, Mr. Smith, ents ads. I Ilunter, R. Ilooker, write and proof read cheek ads. - - . ,l , ,7 W, Y, All copy must be typed by R. Hackbartb. s Kay before it goes to the- printer. R, vrague is busy reading the last issue. 1 1 1 1 1 In nz efzda fL.0lZ Virginia Thompson was a lively forecast of the latest fashions for all high school models. The Pler.ronal.r, related by Annette Smith, told the recent events in the social world. flflllilllli news gave Olive Stumpf and Ianet Kerr an opportunity to gather gleanings from the outside world. Clubs, too, held prominence, for Madeline Gritlin made certain that no one was forgotten. Features, news, and other literary Work kept Patricia Reilly, Audrey Leibold, Elizabeth Burns, Iune lVlcGary, and Lenore Nelson writing up each and every minute occurrence in school functions. humorous tid-bitsn, or predictions for the future. The flying lingers of the typists Ruth llackbarth, Virginia Payne, Dorothy Lanahan, and Marian Oakley made copy readable for the printer's eye. Ads obtained by the business staff, which was sponsored by Mr. Smith, made the Travalon a profitable enterprise. Grace Brink, aided by Betty Wlagner, was the head of this group. The Travalonette was the appropriate name for the paper's back page. It was edited by the lunior High School pencil-users, and told the news of seventh, eighty and ninth gradesftheir latest programs, sports interests, original poems, and club Ujabberu. Miss Hoover, the adviser, directed the behind-the-scenes activity, teaching the writers the what, when, and how of newspaper functions in preparation for typical work in senior high school. The editor, Grace Braun, wrote the clever editorials to which everyone turned when the Travafonefle was in hand. Ada Virginia Bucy, assistant editor, Ioan Young, news editor, and lrene Liddell, club news editor, filled important roles as the chief describers of the underclassmen's affairs. Though the intricacies of publishing regular editions were many, the staffs never seemed bewildered, for all knew just what was expected. However, the work was never done, for the completion of one issue only meant the beginning of another. M. Nash looks on while D. Hanna and F. Fert- Scbneider type, as M. Maier, C. Staller, E. Kureger, R. Brown, I. WValker, H. Barckley, I. MacPhersiin, Miss Hoover, sponsor, P. Shotf, M. Wallace, and A. Young read fhavalufzrllnr and make up the dummy. Lanaban, M. Oakley, V, Payne, and li J STELLA L. CARDEN flduwer EVA Hoovmz .1dvi.rcr, Travnlunefle H, Parlett, B. Tobin, and A. Bury type the articles, while G. Messner, M. Sbarprack, D, Oakley, L. Nelson, L. Stebman, I. Young, B. Hampe, I. Liddell, V. Ramsay, and L NlcCullough prepare the paper for the printer. X. Penand Key . . 1 . . 21nf1'1-1pafe.1- Cwwnm erefal PFOJIZYCCIIJ' Y ' 1 I II.x111111t'r IC. 81111141.1211 .N'pur1.rur 1 1 1 I t l 1 111s'1' Row L1-ll lu rfiflhl: M Owens, I. S1-h111i1lt. RJIIMI1- hurth, IC. Cmiiphell. V. tI'11y1u- II, I,111111I111n, M. I11lI1e. I lVI111'K11y, V. Ififliler. Tlieis, l,. Us-ier, M. Aurin, Zim. ll111111 Row l,1-fl In rlihlr I. Caps-11111, NI. Oakley, R, lfuerst, G, Ilrmln, I. lwilrpliy. W I S1qc11N1J Row l,1'fl lo rfblll: I Nl. HE melo1lious strains ot' a familiar tune clrew us towartl the autli- torium. Wye cautiously openetl the cloor, anticipating a sharp reproval. To Olll' great amazement we saw versatile Miss Surlvletl, a newcomer to Avalon's commercial tlepartment, seated at the piano, clirecting a group ot' stuclents who, with IllllCll gusto, were singing, Let Ale Call You Sweetheart . Uur curiosity was satistietl when lVlay Owens explainetl that Pm and lfemu was practicing for its Tuesclay assemlily program. As the clulfs presiclent, she tol1l us that this new organization was the o11tgrowth ot, the .lzlfzfnr Cllanzlml' of Coliznzerue. It was necessary to change the name ot' the cluli since Virginia Payne, the secretary, reported the names ot' many non-commercial stuclents in her roll hook. Insteacl of clritlting into assemlily on Tues1lay, in our llSlIlll manner, we quickly Ioinecl the stuclent lmocly to see what was in store for us. At the 1loor we were hancletl the Pm and lX,c'.lf program which announeecl a Community Sing, with the Barlmer Shop Quartet as an aclclitional feature. The program was so enthusiastically received that the club planned another entertainment to he presented later in the year. Ilowever, presenting original programs was not the only activity of the eluh. Their treasurer, Uot Lanahan, collectecl the clelinquent mlues, antl then their social season lxegan. lt was initiatetl hy a roller skating party at Xvest View Park. A goo1l time was hacl hy all and humps antl hruises were quickly forgotten. In Fehruary, Pen and KQV visitecl Ioseph lIorne's cretlit nlepartment. This intricate phase of the clepartment store was particularly fascinating to the clulfs commercial stuclents. A visit to Uut't s Iron City College introclucecl the stuclents to the availalmle courses in the niotlern husiness school. YVhen the year's activities were lmrought to a close in Iune, the mem- hers loolceml hack upon their many interesting times together with happy recollections. These were unanimously attrih11te1l to their sponsor, iwiss Surlileml, umler whose gniclance the cluh has earnezl a well cleservetl place among the schools' activities. 15011 uill and Scroll Recognizef Honored WriterJ -K 'K 4K 4K il ECENT pedagogy has recognized the ad- vantages of the mighty art of journalism -Avalon is no exception. The creative efforts which have been applied to the school annual and newspaper are proof ot' the utilization of literary talent. lnterwoven with daily gram- matical teachings are the direct applicationsf the outlet for publications at their best. It was through experience in the technicalities ot issuing a newspaper and annual that the writing talents were discovered. The Fourth Estate, to give recognition to those who major in literary participation, has establish- ed the Quill and Scroll tiraternityfan inter- national society for high school journalists which encourages those who have helped to raise the quality ot' production. The Quill and Scroll society sponsors contests in various creative fields and promotes the contribution of original compositions. Nlembership is honorary and is obtained through the local chapter. However, the regula- tions eliminate many. To be considered, one must be in the upper third of his class in general scholastic standing at election time, he must have done superior work in some phase ofjournalistic or creative endeavor, he must have had published one hundred printed column inches, and he must have faculty and national chapter recommend- ation. Seven candidates were accepted and initiated in early spring-flune lVlcGary, Evelyn Aletz, Therese Nash, Lenore Nelson, Gladys Nichols, Robert Sprague, and Virginia Thompson. Iune McGary, a junior developed her talents admirably as a Zhaualon feature writer. Her lively columns were always individual and radi- ated with enthusiasm. ln the capacity of Iunior Literary Editor of the flnnuaf she created copy worthy of compliment. Evelyn Metz gained distinction in her junior year by winning a Scholastic Award. Her sparkling essay won national second prize. The position of Editor-in-Chief of the Travalon was hers because of her original style. Editorials were her specialty, and they dealt with a large variety ot' intriguing subjects. The second junior who was able to jump the restrictive hurdles was Therese Nash. She has spent two industrious years on the Travalon Staff, one of which was Associate Editor. Her artwork was noteworthy. too, and a position on the 11111111111 gave her opportunity for creative Wvolili. Holding responsible positions on both Travalon and Hnnual, Lenore Nelson well deserved her membership in Quill and Scroll. Seldom does a junior participate in this national honorary society, but Lenore was an exception to the rule. In the past three years she has written features and news for the Yravalon and was Literary Editor of the Atnnual. Versatile writing and capable leadership em- ployed by Gladys Nichols as Editor-in-Chief of the .ffvalon ffnnual made her worthy of member- ship in Quill and Scroll. Experience on the Yifllvdlllll staff for two years was an added reason for her enrollment. The only male Writer who won the election was Robert Sprague, whose articles were always readily distinguishable. He delighted in relating sport activities for both the flnnualand Travalon. Proof reading endless galley ribbons was his task, too. Fads and Fanciesn was a column in the Trnvalon in which everyone was interested, for Virginia Thompson made it alive and sparkling. Her abilities were claimed by the Annual for which she wrote activities and school functions under the title of Assistant Literary Editor. To these members ot'Quill and Scroll the school accords congratulations. Cla.-kwisc fr iiiii Mm, G. Nichols, L. Nelson, B. Sprague, T. Nash, V. TI1KYI1lI3SlYn. Irnium R lVIus1c . . , , . lll,I',lJl'l'l',t' 1l2cl'1's'1'cf1l17f Yllfvllfts' SICNIUR Illtlll UIIURUS Iirlsl Iivvw l.rfl lv rnlffl: .X. Ilonlur, I, IS--viw-lou, R. lllurli. I' tmlnon, M Iotmsou, In Smilli-. R. Url, R. II4-Ili--r, V. 'IiIiompwn, 'N QI. fvmtv, N. Ilncns, il, V-it-Ilo-r, I. Iluntcr, Il. .Xrlvurltlt-. Ilolmrui' I, Mints!-' tm-.lm Row lwfl ln f'n1hl.' II Si-Arm-ll, I, Sulzcr, .NI. Iiroilic, I., l71f'i'.'ln1' Miuilwrl, I Ifrpc, I-' Willt-lx, M Ifmm-iilt, M. Snlmlin, IJ. Wnlliwr II Ilunlx. II I --in-vi--I-, K. Nnsh, Kulvlor ow Inf! In fofhln lf, I'--win-c, ID, Ilctts, R Nurnlft-rgti A Ilnnnuli, M, Mvllrr, R Mi-lz, M Young. I', Class, M. Christ umm, I, IInsIrlI, R. Iiiggirslutl, S. Cowl, I. CII-im-nson. IIIC Irorough clock wus ticliing away tht- I1vl'uAlI Rim l.rfllif1'o1l1l' IS III-xington, C. Iolinslom-, N, tl:-ntl, ' N I I ' 1 'I 1 . , X , U I I I ' I.,'I'yIi-r.I M.l-in-.-t..... ii, li.-..ii.,, v, N.-toll, w. l..,gi...,c:. l..i.-.-ml, 'mmllis 115 IIS I-Nl 1'-W-'IUI Ilhll -' ll'II II' II 'l ' ' hour woultl pzlss liclorc .Ivxilon youth Irwin..-I ni.. .lcligliu with L'IH-isriimt -in-UIQ. . . I fll.iuf1!1l.'1i iff.-t-,...', A. lli.i,l..'.-, I.. Ilimli-1-. ncctlctl to nmlxc thcn' prcscncc Icnown in thc IUNIUR IIIUII VIIURVS nczu'-Irv rctl Imricli Iiuilnling. Ilnt whut was that Illzul Rwrw I..-fl lu rnlfrl I. Koriuunln, I7. IIcxin,utiui, I. .XII--n. III, . . . . . n...i,i.-.-, x xt,.g...'.-. M 'ri....,.ii, c, Ni.-lu-ls--ii, is. s..,v.i.-., c. ltimt, wcirml loolung ligurc nmlong its im-v up tht- N, wi.,n., w w.,ln, , . . . tow Row l,.'f11., ,-f,m1.- II, suly.-it, I., lh'i1r:iin..X. Killcn, li. li.-mn LIYCINICI Upon closcr cxzunlnution it sccnictl to M Y......g, it lam.-.,ti..o1. I XY:iIIs, r. ls.-.'.-N, 1. 'l'..,li,.-, rs, Aii.,.,., , . . . Illini, im. lin f.. ,-,.f1,f I. 1l...1ui..-il.. I, M.-...,l.i. 1. lz.,1.a..t.,.. Inc an lmss titltllc which was lit-ing propcllctl Irom IJ XYuinpIc:', S Zn-nmn, R. Ilruun, II. II:iIIv. . . Imchintl Irv ai stalwart high school Iwoy. Anothcr l Iiov czunc trutlging along, whistling tht- o it-ning . - c - c - notcs oli lN'Iozz1rt's G iNIinor S-viiipIioiiy . Xvhut was this worltl coming to, usually Ivo-vs wcrc liountl whistling tht- Izltcst swing scnsution. Girls wcrc also hurrying towzirtl school with thcir violins, trunipcts, untl llutcs in liull vicw to tht- spcctzitor. At Inst onc czunc to tht- Iiull rczilim- tion that this was tht- Jivlfmz llziafl Srfzimf l,l'1'!I4'fl'fl'1I which was zusscnilmling ut such :in curly hour. Nlirziculousl-v, not just onc morning hut cvcry morning, thc Iiortlv-two incmhcrs nmtlc such :in curly zippczirancc. It woultl Iinvc Ist-cn wontlcrtiul to Iinvc stu-vctl in Iwctl tior zinothcr halt' hour on thosc coltl mornings. Ivut Miss lVIorsc insistccl upon clzlily orchcstrzl pructicc. so przicticc thc-v niustl Ifurly morning sncriticcs wcrc not in vain, lor soon ilvulon haul an Izirgc niusicul organization which cvcry clay Imccaunc niorc zuul niorc promis- ing. Nlcnilmcrs wcrc rcwzirtlctl tior their long, urtlcnt hours ol, practice lm-v rccciving Czirncgic units, which wcrc thc cquivulcnt ot' thosc rcccivctl in any othcr high school coursc. Sincc tht- nicnilxcrs lmtl only uvcmgctl t-ight inonths ol' stucllv, IIIiss iNIorsc tlcvotccl ll grcnt tlcul oli hcr tinic to inclivicluul instruction. Ilihc nucli- toriuni soon cchoctl tht- strains ol Ucrinzin's tlzinccs tironi A'IIcnr-v VIII , tht- light untl nu-Iotlious Victor Ilcrlmcrl scctions, :intl Imrnvc struggling with tht- I'oIox'cstiun Ilunccn tironi I'rincc Igoru. Avalon grcw incrczisingllv proutl ol' its orchestra ns it rcmlcrctl niusiczil intcrlutlcs :it various school Iiunctions nluring tht- your untl pzirticiputctl in tht- Spring Conccrt in April, l52ll fJU'l'SIllE Rowfe-Lqfl lu r1Q1I11: M. Miller, R. Ntallassee. Mn. Floyd, XV. Logan, P. Wlilley, R. Beal, K. Iwhnstone, B. Hnmpe, A. Bucy, H. Ference, B. Minter, G. Ference, H. Tre- gonowan, V. Thompson, Taylor, D. Hanna. Sr:coND Rowe' Lqfl In rnzlzl: D. WVampler, R. Ference, M. lVallace, I. YVhyte, E. Thurs- The Senior Clmraf Club met on alternate Friday afternoons in the music room ot' the old lmuilding. If per chance the windows were open, one might he startled hy the variations of sound which tloated out on the ether waves. ln a sense, music consists of any successions or combinations ot' sounds which are pleasant to the ear. The club sometimes presented a revised definition, particularly when singing six part harmony, and the basses introduced a few notes 0 tits- li ey . The clulm was democratically organized with Vaun Newill, Nlarie Broclce, Bill Bevington, and Lucille Hunter as its capable leaders. Meetings were without exception devoted to the develop- ment oli lmetter musical technique. After months ot' practice the Choral Cluh sang the Hpolovestian Danceu at the Spring Concert. This concert was made possihle only by Miss MOI'SC,S un- tiring etliorts. Alemlmers of the Choral Club experienced true enjoyment in such outward expression ot' the melodies they loved. MLlSiC in Avalon fostered ap- preciation ot' the tine arts, another step in spread- ing the cultural necessities of a democratic lite. Iunior high students were also conscious ot' the important part music plays in our daily lives. The Jzmfor Choral Club devoted several weeks at the beginning of the year to the develop- ment ot' part lmalance, which was extremely important if they were to present tine music. The clulm took several trips during the year to discover the position music holds in our Pitts- burgh district. Visits to KDKA and to the ll53ll ton, A. Hughes, R. Staple, I. Hulliman, A. Hooker, I. NVilley, L. Hunter, IW. XVaIlace, E. Kurigur, C. Koproslii. Tlllllli Row ffhjfl to rziulzf: N. Grail, M. Christman, S. Dunleavy, M. Minter, I. McPherson, l. Salzer, I. Young, C. Staller, A. Voclker, I. Zeman, I. Lee. Stephen Foster Nlemorial on the Pitt campus were received with enthusiasm. Such musical training, hegun in the students' early school years, will undoulmtedly have a promising etliect on the future of the musical organizations in Avalon High. Mtxsic apprecia- tion courses which are included in the junior high curriculum are valualmle stimulants to the musically-minded. The great masters ot' the past have handed to us a magnificent heritage. The duty and obligation of coming generations is to perpetuate the art. Musical advancement requires the lilmeral thinking which may only evolve in a democracy. ln addition to these musical societies, a harmony course found its place tor the second consecutive year in Avalonts curriculum. A numher otistudents who were earnestly interested in the pursuit ot' tine music found this class almsolutely fascinating. The young musicians expounded their own theories concerning musical composition as well as concentrating on the worlcs ot' the master. The class was exceptionally talented, and who knows, a tiew years may luring forth another Beethoven from its midst. Group singing in assemlxly extended the spirit of music appreciation to the entire student lmody. Such singing was made possilmle hy the etlicient operators of the projector, Don Cotton and Charles Broolcs. Thus, the tine art of music has found full expression in the musical societies and has woven a line cultural background for the Avalon youth who are to maintain our democracy. I I I I A valtm Dr' matics W here T,fze.rpL'an.r Become Dranmlfc CfubS1mn.mr Youll: and Curtain Club Spimmr If CIULIETTA PLYMPTON LILLIAN N. GREEN I ATHERINIQ CORNELLS and Maurice Evans and atteinding supporters lend glamour to staid,, everyday life. The Dramatic Club was the source of such glimmer for Avalon students who d lighted in being a part of thea- trical back sce s. On stage, everyone! was a commanding qall that brought a thrill to the play actorseanl indescribable thrill. Miss Plympton, who has so successfully directed dra- matic productions in the past, was the sponsor, producer, and scene-setter. She was always on hand, eager to advise, able to direct, confident of accomplishmdnts for her Thespians. Bill Bevingtoil was the enlightening president who made certaiti that each member was actively interested. Shaflowing as assistant prexy was Shirley Conner, a junior with talent. Therese Nash took the inutes at the regular sessions, and Mary Ann Iotiman was the one referred to when money wa needed from the bulging purse. The club was indeed busy this year as sundry projects were itndertaken. Reading plays brought the leading dramatists closer to home, and general disdussions analyzed the good and not-so-good points of the characters on the tire. t The art of make-up was a topic which engaged the girls in particular. Cold creams, wigs, mascara, powder, lipstickAutilities used by all when colored tbotlights were glaring. Some were frequently transformed to entirely contrary personalities, as f by magic. Two colonial lays in honor of George Wash- ington were triuinphantly presented in assembly as part of thel club's public enterprises. fl Sillrlz In Time and .11i.rlre.r.r Penelope gave glean- ings into the scapades of yesteryear. The D. A. R. enjoye these presentations, as well. Previously costumes had been a problem since period plays necessitated the renting ofjust the right ones for authenticity. This year much I I I time was devoted to costume technique and the filling of empty hangers in the wardrobe cup- board. A sister to the Dramatic Club was a similar organization, the Youth and Curtain Club. A visitor in their midst would tind--girls, girls, girlsl But the lack of male associates urged their counter parts on to industrious activity. Miss Green, a new adviser, added lively and novel ideas to the already tried and true methods. Audrey Leibold assumed the popular leader- ship with Rose Christian sitting in the vice- president's chair. Ethel Cronin collected the often belated dues, and jane Nash compiled notes in the customary get-togethers. The girls were divided into numerous groups, each of which met at various and appointed occasions to plan the program entertainment for the next meeting. No one knew just what was in store for her but all expected and received a gay hour's fun. Monologues, dialogues, and large-cast plays were only a small portion of what really took place when club period rolled around on Fridays. Behind the door of Room 15, individual talent was appreciated and clever skits showed the actress' specialties to worth while advantage. A visit to see Nelson Eddy, following a delicious dinner, was enough to make Youth andf Curtain Club vie for top honors. The building of stage scenery and handling of properties helped to develop the muscles of ' Bevington, Roy Thunnell, Bill Moreland, Rol ert Smith, and Iames Workman. Though eyll rarely received just recognition, the resu of behold. Wlilbur Henderson and .tl Bern er managed the lighting etlects on eni n ts. their hammering and sawing were a pleas The dramatic clubs fiirt that? a well rounded personalityi ' ne d ' the demands of modern life. Vg xl , Qqgi Aix? H545 X TG' -Q ww vw 71 3 W 51: fig:gA , Y ' si 1 .:.zss:s4?4 M mf 5 , 31 iiigixrx. ' 5 Qefhrzsak- V1 ,g g fi fgfgzg, e l? 321 tlnvri I'1'l l'A A, Pi. YM:-'row Coach ramatics i ki A k'Ir Tzuvz I0 a Lzlfylzler I 'ein Mrs. Nlnlaprop Wan it you that retlertecl on my parts nl spa-erhf -l'ngA UI-1, Lucy! Ille points up in the nn with Ins whip: Lucyguzesu1uvnril.J inuch-cliscouragecl theater-goer stoppecl at the .Xvalon Iligli School auclitoriuin, searching for a pla-v which would holnl his interest. Although skeptical as he loolc a seal in the last row, his altitucle changecl to enthusiastic appreciation. The plalv which he hail so enio-valmllv witnesseal was Uafflfzmf .fone .I'. a L'0lllL'tltV of -vouth in three acts, anal presentecl hy the class when the-v were juniors. The plot centeretl arouncl unpreclietalile tifleen .vear oltl Tomin-v, whose imagination alwelt on lcnighthootl lore anal the chivalry connectecl with it. He coulcl he frequentl-v nletectetl reciting from lllfllfh' af Un' 1x'1'n.17. fVl.v strength is as the strength often Because my heart is pure . Lena, a Scandinavian niaicl in the Iones's househohl, tells Sir Cialah.ul that her HllI'llKlClCI' Olaf is a clrunlcarcl anal heats his wife. Gallant Tommlv feels compelled to protect or rescue Ulalws wife. Being unsuc- cessful in challenging Ulaf to a cluel, he goes to splv upon the wife-heater at his home below the tracks . Not realizing the information he is revealing, Tommy tells George Nlerton, a lawyer anal the tianee uf 'l'omm.v's sister, Alice, that on his after-nlarlc visits he hail seen large quantities of cigarettes slaelcecl in Ulalns rooms. George lI1lI1lClllill0l.Y sets to work, for now he has proof that Olaf lensen ancl his gang hail tamperetl with inter-state commerce regulations. .-Xfter the gangsters have heen captured, 'l'oinm.v is hesiegenl with congratulations as well as proffereml rewarcls, which he generously offerecl to loan to his father. Ile was fortunate, thought Tonnn-v, hecause his heart was pure. The first-nightern came again to see another play, hoping for antl receiving an intriguing sequel to his tirst visit. This time he saw a Captain Absolute Since you won't let it Bliriain .-Xml what in lvig sworil yon haxef lie an mnicnlile suit, here's my reply. 1 I I lnlin l hail not hoped to see you again so l.on XYnsn't one ul the lathes at King K,,,,,,, .'M'thur's court uaineil 5liriain'. ' spectacular Ijflllllllflitf Cluh production of Richard Brinsley Sheridan's The Rfvatr. This comedy ot' manners centered around Mrs. Nlalaprop, a designing woman, who entered into numerous schemes to marry her niece Lydia Languish to Captain lack Ahsolute. Lydia met lack and, Without knowing his true identity, fell in love with him. But because she heartily disapproved of marrying under force and connivances, she had previously relmelled against her match-maker aunt. Her letters from lack were intercepted hy Nlrs. Nlalaprop, who believed them to he from another rival. ln the meantime, Nlrs. Nlalaprop was having a love affair ot her own with Iack's uncle, Sir Anthony Ahsolute. Finally Lydia and lack, Nlrs. Alalaprop and Sir Ahsolute were united, and the play ended happily. 'lihe Iiilffd' of Tlafoe, presented hy the Senior Class, was the third play which the theater-goer saw. And for this one he obtained a front row seat, knowing what to expect from all Avalon plays. As the curtain rose, an impressive green-eyed Aztec god at once caught the audience's eye. The entire play centered ahout this god which exerted a weird and sinister influence over all the occupants of Iohn XVayne's ranch. A hidden passageway unknown to all was concealed beneath this idol. Both lohn Yvayne and his niece Nancy disappeared. A hall' crazed Indian, Nawa, laid their disappearances to the power of Tlaloc. An exotic senorita, Pepita, arrived at the ranch to insist that she was married to lohn Yvayne, only to learn that the pseudo professor was her hushand. Finally, due largely to the efforts of love-smitten Tommy Tinker, the mysteries were solved and the god gave up its jewels. As the curtain closed for the third and final time after a series of hearty applause, the theater-goern made a vow to himself that henceforth he would never miss an Avalon High production. 7716 ltlinklfd' fag. ...............,.,.... .Inn-pl! .lrllmr Cfmvhnian . . .... . . . . . .Jnlm Sufirr Lucy. . . .......... ....... . limi' .Wmrur Lydia Lmlgzlllirlz .,........,... Jani- .llulmlfi Julia ...........,.......... lf.r1ln'r llmilrr Jlrf. Jlaluprnfl ...... . .. lla rllm .len ri Shi rl' Sfr qlliflzuliy .llurolizlc ..... Robvrl Aiilllleizri Cafllafli Jack iifnraluii' ..... flmvunf lfmllfzrld l i1uM'lar1rl ............. lfulrrrl .llm'l'lu'r.mn .lrnur .......... ......... I Varrrn Ilumpr Bay ...... .fir Lu1'1'u.f. David ...,, flilfdfldxf lfrnhv 'fnmur ............ xfniy .................. qlhvr .... Joy ....... Tummy ..... Lena ...... llmrtr ........ Huh .......... Gum ........... Giwrriaf' Jlrrlon. . ULU' Jrnmn. .. ,flfrzhfn ..,.. 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H5311 1 l OT dogsl Candyl lBuy your hot dogs now! shouted enhrgetic Miss G. R. at the opening football game. So enthusiastically were the slhouts received that each home game found theblue and white Girl Reserve booth bustling vlith activity. Yes, Avalon spectators were hot dog conscious this year due to the efforts of Kitty Nash and her committee. Candy sales allso proved successful during basketball season forl what true Avalonite would not munch a lusciou chocolate bar as he watched Mr. Rugh's quinteticome out victorious? GLN Re.rerve.f opened thhir year's activities with the traditional Little Sil ter Hike. Hilarious shouts and singing heralde their approach to Bahl's farm. Huge bonfines were built, food rapidly consumed, and ad evening of gaiety quickly passed. As the shadows lengthened and darkness descended on the hill-top the girls, as is the G. R. custom, closed with the singing of Such meetings brought her f llow members and Follow the Gleamf' each girl closer to exemplified the true democ atic meaning of the organization. Should a girl's parents influence of associates? This questipn and were pondered and discussed at meetings. Miss G. R. of,1959-40 importance of learning to live with ing the year the club progra with the purpose of assisting into well-informed, cultural Snow thrills and snow cliills gal M . tured at the Winter Sports Avalon High girls were invited. ms wer the gir her selection many others open forum realized the others. Dur- e formulated ls to develop citizens. ore were fea- eeting to which all Fast moving films picturing professionals lin the field of winter sports supplemented the members' informal chats of their own experiences while skiing, tobogan- ning, and skating. Emily Post would probably have double faint if she could cabinet lunch meeting. Betty Kerr, proudly flaunte she proposed a motion, Shirley Co have dropped in a witnessed a onorable President, a ham sandwich as away on olives as she hast'ly recorded the sec- retary's minutes of this pa liament while Vice-President, Ruth ly peeled an orange. But nnor nibbled ary meeting, oehrig, nonchalant- what governing body experienced-and case of indigestion resultedl fun the club never one astic at their The G. R.'s tripped the light fant annual spring dance, an important every member's life. Dates were ar in advance and Olly Stumpll l E159 ll l and he occasion in ranged weeks r social com- FLoar:NcE M. HAMILL Spomror IANETTE DICKSON V Ca-Sponmr mittee entertained the dancers royally. Accord- ing to the masculine opinion it was pretty good, all right. Marie Brocke was the pretty lass who firmly brought all bills to date and made her weekly trek to the Avalon Bank. Through the efforts of the financial committee the treasury mounted steadily. Program chairman, Virginia Thomp- son, suffered many a headache, especially over Hi-Y Night, but at last it was over and all breathed a sigh of relief for the fellows actually enjoyed themselvesl The year's programs were based on the thoughts and actions of a typical, though imaginary, Miss G. R. Through this young lady the club carried on its successive programs. Recognition and installation services were among the more serious programs of the year and were beautifully planned by the de- votional chairman, Nancy Feick. A How could we forget capable Iune Streeter, whose motto was, The way to a girl's heart is through her stomach? Yes, supper committee performed a commendable task as was witnessed by the girls' smiling faces as they sat around after eats had been served. A portion of the G. R. code Ready for service was faithfully executed by Lenore Nelson and her social service committee. The girls did their utmost in caring for the less fortunate. Such an organization, sponsored by Miss Hamill and Miss Dickson, is undoubtedly developing closer fellowship among girls, a prime requisite if the democratic spirit is to be prevalent within the walls of Avalon High School. Science Club . . . . . Empfza.rize.r Sfzzdenf Phofqqmplzy l 1 orricmzs Prr.n'flrnL, . . . .Cn,mi.r-is Qnooxs Vice Prrnlrnl. . .ROBERT Spnmun Srrrrlary ...,...., G nomar: ,BRAUN Trm.rurrr ..,. ERNEST HACYBARTH l 1 1 1 i I 1 l l Busy developing. Lffl lo rllyhl: E. Haekbarth, R. Nurnbergcr, R. Betts, F. lohnson, H. Siemert, R. Bell, C. Brooks, E. Tliurston, G. Braun, R. Mewhirter. t i 1 l TIRRING, splendidly dramatic things are happening today in labora- tories the world over. All scientific research develops from intel- lectual unrest, from the adventurous desire to know wh-v . This was the keynote ofthe zealously-inspired individuals who comprised the membership of the Sz'1'e111'4' Club. The meeting days of gSt'l.t'l1l'l' Cfufr were easily detected by the sharp and penetrating aromas which floated from the chemistry lab. Glancing into the room, one might see President Brooks and Vice-President Sprague, bent over a most complex array of apparatus, carrying out an experiment under Mr. Hall's supervision. Another group was busy discovering and solving the complications which arise in the fast-expand- ing field of photography. For the second year the club maintained its own dark room in the basement of the old building, which proved to be the photographers' chief delight. It has been the custom of the club to take several trips per annum. So, carrying out the tradition, twenty-one Science Club members rode out to Westinghouse on December 1--braving the cold, rainy weather in order to satisfv their eternal interest in electricity. After a very interesting tour of the plant the budding scientists were conducted to the lecture room where various phases of the industry were discussed. The prime requisite ofa true scientist, creative ability, was exemplified in the building of an electric furnace and a mercury ditfusion pump. After their completion these two projects were installed as part of the schools' scientific equipment. Une pathologically inclined member carried out a series of experiments on the blood analysis of animals. Such experimental work brought forth the value of such a high school organi- zation. President Charles Brooks introduced a slight variation by conducting a Professor Quiz program at one meeting. This proved a brain teaser even to Avalon's outstanding scientists, but all acclaimed it an interesting meeting. This club's worthwhile pursuit of science reacted as a favorable stimulant for the entire student body. Thus even in the field of science, the spirit of democracy is advanced. x 5..- + if . 3' L31 ' L ll60ll H i ' Y 4: -x 41 an 4K Sfirnulaier Character Growth T precisely 6:15 o'clock each Weclnesclay evening the dining room of the Y.M.C.A. seemed to be simply bursting with active Avalon boys, all ready to devour the appetizing dinner which the mothers' committee had prepared. The ravenous boys made very short work of their high-piled plates. Then they pushed back their chairs, and if no visitors were present, propped their feet upon an adjoining chair. The purpose of the f11'J',', stated President Ioe Herrington as he opened the Ineeting, is to create, maintain, and extend throughout the school and community high standards of Christian character. Iack Iohnson, the secretary, then arose to give his report on the year's activities. III-Y began a successful year with Ioe Herrington, Harry Young, and Charles Liddelll holding executive positions. Early in the year the club undertook the selling of brooms made by the blind. The proceeds received from these sales were sent to Chinese welfare societies to aid in the care of refugees from the Chino-Iapanese War. When Faculty Night was observed in October, the boys found it necessary to assume their most select manners before the critical eyes of the guests. Lloyd Cleland was the speaker for the evening. Alumni Night brought back many old members of Hz'-Y, and they were warmly greeted by their successors. It was a night long to be remembered, for, after the singing of the favorite 'tBeuhlah Land , Pop Mase addressed the gathering. As this inspiring' man talked to the boys, he seemed to literally hold them in the palm of his hand, so gripping were his words. During the remaining winter months Monty presented a series of talks entitled God in Me .. These talks with the boys concerned their physique, intellect, character, personality, and service to mankind. By these friendly chats lVlonty strove to bring the boys under Christian guardianship and to promote fine American ideals. Among the highlights ofthe year were Dad's Night and lVlother's Night. And how could the Hi-Y'ers forget G.R. Night and the park meeting which closed the year? After such meetings they felt confident that they could go out and strive to maintain the democracy which is America's heritage. lI61ll OFFICERS Prwidenl ........ Ion HEImINc'roN V12-e Pruideni. . .... HARRY YOUNG Sfrreiary. .......... hex IoIINsoN Treafurer. ...... CII.mI.I:s LIom1:I.I. FIRST Row-Lefl In rayhl: H. Boder, D. Cost, T. Bradley, T. Mc- Cullough, T. Seuss, E. Thurston, W. Logan, I. Herrington, prefi- denl. SECOND Row-Left to riyhl: B. Roland, C. Bates, R. Phillips, R. Sprague, H. Barnes, C. Lid- dell, A. Hooker, E. Tate, F. Iohnson. THIRD Row-Lefl lo nyhl: I. McPherson, I. Workman, T. Iockhart Birch E Burt, . , E. , . V. Newill, H. Siemert, E. Tay- I E A th or, . u . FOURTH Row-Lejl la nyhl: I. Hope, B. Henry, T. Stinnett, I. Kelly, C. Gassner, P. Peden, D. Hope, I. Bevington, B. Teuteberg. FIFTH Row-Lefl lo rzlqhl: I. Mur- phy, H. Young, R. Wagner, R. Stirling, H. Ritchie, M. Orr, A. Lewis, R. Russell, R. Beal. STANDING'-'Llff In rilahl: P. Hnmpe, I. Iohnson, D. Wam ler, I. Neilson, I. Sheehan, R. gnggert, W. Huff, W. Graham, H. McMahon, R. Smith. I fiYl.A ll. S'ri-:RN .Y1mn.mr Y I I c Cluekwise from I.. Fabricius, G. Nichols, lohnstone, I3. Lanalmn, R. Roelirig, M. Oakley, Nash, E. Cronin, M. Weir, Shook, If, Stitt, Miss Stern, .rpun.mr, A. Liebold, R. ristian, M. Owens, C. Brink, Ii. Knylor, N. Owens, 17. Critehtield, ' 'tt t I II Q D II k Ch S. Connors, MeGary, E. Wi gur ner, .. un er, . 'ue . JS3dCIqS, Linka Gaiezfy with Sporty H, me, thought poor old Dobbin as he pulled Ithe hay wagon that simply groaned under the weight of Leadenr' Club. I wonder how much longer I can stand this strain? I'm not so young as I once was, and these girls are just a little too active for me. Yes, as always the members of Leadenr' Club were stirring up excitement in their energetic manner. They had a glorious time on the hay ride, even if Dobbin considered the experience a nightmare. It was fun to ride along the country roads silnging and startling the inhabi- tants by shrill calls and whistles. The hay ride was a red-letter occasion in the cIub's social outings. The annual hike to Bahl's farm in October provedzto be another evening of hi- larious fun. Each democratic girl toasted her own weiner, tucked it into a bun, and devoured it with whole-hearted enthusiasm. Every other Wednesday evening Grace Brink assembled the girls for a meeting. Suzy Stitt was her able asistant while May Owens read the minutes, a d Audrey Liebold gave the financial status df the organization. Frequently after Weclnesclay's meetings, the girls trudged up to the Bowlirlg Alley and spent several hours thoroughly absorbed in this favorite indoor sport. Sponsor Miss Stern proved to be almost professional in this field, but after continued practice Leaderr' Club members were fast catching up with her. These weekly bowling fetes proved such a great success that extensive l I plans were made to include bowling in next year's activities. The girls all loved to swim. Since the Avalon pool was hardly suitable for mid-winter aquatic sports, the girls rode out to Webster Ilall. This journey must have been long and complicated for several members lost their way. The club returned to winter sport activities when they invited the Junior Hzigfz Iieadem' Ctub to go sled riding at Shannopin. A highlight in the yearfs calendar was the faculty v.s. Leaderkr Cfub volleyball game. From all reports it was an interesting game and liberal- ly sprinkled with humor. In February eighteen new members after a stiff initiation were admit- ted to Leazz'er.r' Club. On February 1-I the prospective members created a sensation with their huge yellow hair ribbons, glamour girl sun glasses, and curlers to top otl' their weird appear- ance. However, the pledged members gritted their teeth and went through the paddle wheel, carried out all sorts of fantastic dares , and considered themselves well rewarded. Near the close of the year the club sponsored a ping-pong tournament-a new feature in Avalon's com- petitive sports. Any girl who could hold a ping- pong paddle was eligible to enter the contest. Such a girls' athletic organization develops good sportsmanship, promotes physical well- being, and further equips young women in becoming valuable assets to the community and nation. ll62l H0bb FL'lI.f Leavure with ffcfivizfy 0 you have a 'tbugn collection? Do you collect human heads? Are you interested in deep sea diving in the Ohio River? These are only a few of the favorite pursuits which form the requisites for a membership to Hobby Club. This club was organized the fall of 1939 under the sponsorship of Mr. Robert Smith. Within a few weeks the organization had reached an enrollment of forty members with Betty McKniglit, Frank McGowan, Norman Krah and Rita Kern officiating. The club adopted a two-fold purpose: to tind a hobby for each member, and to interest non- members in selecting favorite pursuits aside from their chief occupations. During some of the club programs various members gave talks about their hobbiesfhow they had been created and developed into worthwhile projects. Carl Klein told of his hobby of constructing miniature airplanes while Ed Auth revealed his growing interest in the collection of insects. Iames Dobson and Iustice Clemenson had perhaps the most unique hobby. During spare hours they built a diving helmet, and after its completion spent many enjoyable moments making friends with the catfish in the depths of the Ohio River. At other club meetings outside speakers enter- tained with their hobbies. Hubert Heyl's wooden dogs seemed about to bark, so realistically were they carved. Bill Sharp, a champion builder of airplanes, was especially interesting to the aeronautically-minded members. The doors of the Avalon Gym opened one Lqll In rziallls Mr. Smith, .rpiu1.rnr, F. lVlcGowan, I. Clemenson, R. Reemsnyder, G. Interval, C. Nlaple, G. Schohn, B. lVleKnig,ht, E. Autl l63l t evening in early Spring to admit many local citizens who were interested in this clubts Hob- by Showf' Each member displayed the indi- vidual hobby that had prospered through club afliliations. Quite naturally the highest goal of the club was that of all hobby owners-fto appear on the Hobby Lobby Program . The most interesting and eccentric hobbies of the local enthusiasts were submitted for the sponsor's approval to appear on the air. The few remaining weeks of school found all the club members on needles and pins, hoping that just one might be fortunate enough to appear on the program. Wlhile patiently waiting to hear the outcome of their Hobby Lobby venture, the club whole-heartedly planned their own program which they presented in assembly. This was enthusiastically received by the entire student body, and it did much to interest non-members in finding worth-while hobbies. However, Hobby Cfub was by no means grounded in Avalon, for they planned several interesting trips during the year. Un one of the more gruesome trips they inspected a collection of human heads. Un their next expedition they visited a man who had constructed a rolly- coaster in his house, and all the members had a free ridel At the close of its first year Hobby Club had succeeded in its venture of demonstrating the value of an interesting hobby in our complex American lives. i Ronanr E. SMITH FQITCIHQ Ciblfftitlclllffd' Padre and 136LZLZlC'l J'lZLlI7 H N guarcll Lungelu commanded Mr. Hall atapractice meeting of the Avalon Cavaliers. This is the dignitied name the 1 l'l1l'l.lI-lj C1126 chose for its second year. It liecame an integral part of the school's athletic program, and the second year lmrought forth great advances. Ernest llackharth proved to he a capalrle president and Peggy Ann Arthur an ellicient secretary-treasurer. Nleetings were held on alternate Fridays dur- ing activity period. The 'tCavaliers were so persistent in their study of the art of fencing that they also niet each Wlednesday after school. The organization became allilliated with the Fencing l,eague,of the Pittslmurgh District, and matches were arranged with neighboring teams. Before their lirst formal demonstration the clulm lxought the lmoys' regulation fencing jackets. The girls decidell they could not he overlooked in this important matter, so they designed and made llaming red blouses which they wore with attractive white skirts. This year's team was introduced to P. T. A. in Novemher. A demonstration was staged for the parents and faculty memlmers, and they were warmly encouraged to come out and support the school sports. icjll the evening of the first liaslsetball game the Avalon Cavaliersu held their meet witlr Wlillcinslmurg. The local team showed great agility, hut the visitors won hy a two point margin. After the varsity lmaslcetlvall game with Rochester, the clulm sponsored a P. A. Dance. Later in the winter the Cavaliers engaged in a practice meet with the University of Pittshurgh fencers. As the guests of the Pitt team, they were conducted through the Cathedral of Learning. Such meets with college teams strengthened our local fencers lmoth in technique and muscle coordination. For their assemlmly program the memlmers wrote an original and slightly exaggerated skit depicting the art of fencing in the olden days. The student liody witnessed the possibilities of a splendid leisure time sport and resolved to join the club next year. As a grand climax at the end of the year the memhers took part in the fencing tournament at the Pitt Stadium. The Avalon Cavaliers con- sider this an honor well worth their year's etlort since fencers from many Pittsburgh district schools participated. This use of foils has prevailed for centuries, but for the past hundred years fencing has heen merely a sport in which is practiced the art of self-defense. lt was once a pastime ofthe nobility, but today even high school students lind it an interesting sport. So, fencing is a prevalent factor in the development of balance, muscle co- ordination, and poisefessential qualities for those who are to lmuild a tirm democracy. I Flnsr Row - Lqfl In riiahl: V. Payne, P. Reilly, R. llm-kharth, H. Metz. i , SECOND Row boys: R. Reemsnyder, A. Hooker, l. llackharth, D. Wanner, Mr. I Ilall, .r1mn.ror. I l L . i joim I . ll.u.L t'.,.n-h ll64ll . t . . Szfrergqihenx Body ana' Fell0w.rhL,0 N energetic junior high lmoy jumped and cheered at the opening footliall game. ' Come on, fellows, get that halll Wye want a touchdown. How he wished he were down there playingl Desiring to get closer to his idols, he jumped down from his seat and started running along the cinder track beside the lield. However, he had not gone far when he felt a tirm hand on his shoulder. Look here, donit you think the team can handle the game o. li? Better get haclc on the bleachers, young fellown. A hoy displaying a winged-foot emhlem hearing three A's was enforcing this statement. He was one of the many AAA members who was stationed along the side-lines to keep the spectators from he- coming too actively interested in the game. This was the eluh's tirst assignment of the year and was so etliciently done that they were asked to perform the same duty at haskethall games. Charles Gassner, as president, conducted the clulfs weel-dy meetings, assisted hy Bill McMul- len, vice president, and Ralph Nurnherger, secretary. Each Tuesday after school every memlier, ranging from tall Bill Teuteherg to short Conny Cost, tloclced to Room lo. It seemed to the hoys that the treasury always lacked the necessary funds, so dues were always gratefully accepted. Nlr. Rugh believed in student participation in this club, which was FIRST Afbjfl fn nighl: YV. McMiillan, R, Phillips, D. Hope, Aland, R. Nlewhirter, P. Goodwin, R. Smith, XV. Graham, R, Russell, E. Taylor. BAR Ui-' AV Lijfl la rzilzhl: I. Kelly, NV. Teuteherg, C. Gassner, founded with the purpose of furthering athletics in Avalon. As a sponsor he preferred to act in the capacity of adviser and counselor and en- couraged the hoys to carry on the democratic functions of the organization themselves. This active cluh hegan its second year hy holding a dance at North Park in Septemher. Nlemhers and their dates danced from nine 'till twelve to the music of the nation's famous hands trecordings, hy the wayj. Since the tirst was such a huge success, the cluh sponsored two gym hops. Although the boys received their share ot exercise shagging at their dances, they never forgot the purpose of their cluh. Alamy informal meetings consisted of inner-club teams competing in football, basketball, and mushhall. During the winter months the hoys enjoyed several swimming parties. Vtlith the coming of spring the AAA boys once again turned to dancing. By April their comp- troller of currency, Ioe Kelly, announced that the treasury had reached a new high. Witliiii a week plans were laid for a gala party--an evening of fun and dancing to the sentimental syncopations of a smooth orchestra Cnot re- cordings this time, please noticeb. By spurring on athletic interests and carrying out social functions, 111111 truly added to the development of full-tledged Americans who were fortunate enough to attend Avalon High. I, Hope, IV. Henry, F. YV. Brown, I. Sheehan. I. Herrington. Sl-:COND A Lijff In rziahf: I. Nlcpherson, XV, Stewart, H. Young, Il, Barnes, V. Newill, I. Iohnson, R. Nurnherger, G. Capetan, Killen, F, Bernaur, I.. Tyler, T. Suess, li. Boder, H. Ritchie. BAR UF A-' Lqfl In rzyhl: A. Lewis, R. Sterling, H. McMahsin, R. Connolly. VINHIRD A-Y Left In rziuhls I. Clewiienson, R. llaenel, YV. Schell, R. Glaser, R. Rhine, F. Gelzheiser, M, Orr, IN. Hough, R. Block, R. Christian, I. Salzer, N. Graff, T. Bradley, Bevington. BAR Ol-' A Lqfl lu rlgllzl: H. Koll, D, Cost, D. Cahill. H6511 WILLIAM F. Rumi Spmi.rur l FHl!RI'fS'I' H. FLOYD Spumrur l I. Iohnson. 1. Kaufman. Niotot' Club Fmsi' Row-Lqff Ia rliqhl: R. Beal, I. Fryman, E. Dietels. SECOND R0WfL4y'l lu rfiuhl: B. Rhine, I. Salzer, R. Downing, F. Glezheiser, M. Orr, TIIIRII ROW WLAQII lu rfzahf: Mr. Floyd, P. Heyl, H. Grubbs, I. lfibeek, R. Christian, zfcceleraias' .fllecharzical llinafr O you experience difficulties in starting your automobile on cold, winter morn- ings? No, no-nox gasoline is not your solution. lust ltake your car to Mr. Floyd's young mechanics and they will remove the troublesome pant and rebuild the entire engine. Then start yourlmotor and see if it does not run more smoothlyf The organization is comprised of fifteen up ahd coming mechanics who are studying the ant of producing smooth-running motors under the supervision of Mr. Floyd. Jlalur Club ipitiated the 1959-40 season by sponsoring a gym hop in September, the main purpose being td encourage a slight raise in lack Kaufman's weekly treasurer's report. It proved so successful that the boys planned another for the future. , President, Ray Christian, conducts their meet- ings in which they study the theory as well as the parts and mechanisms of automobiles. Many' meetirtgs must be spent in practical application of their knowledge, since the mem- bers' cars at times refuse to run and must be kept in conditioii. Several meetings were spent intensively working on secretary, Bob Rhine's, Pontiac water pump, and their efforts produced once more a moving vehicle. During Noveinber the boys decided to Com- bine fun with lbusiness. They spent several weeks learning dld-fashioned dances, such as the Square Dance and the Virginia Reel. After mastering these dances, their intention was to hold a gym hop and teach the steps to the school. However, a new dance craze had swept the school before the boys had accomplished their goal. Nothing daunted, the club kept pace with the times and held a very smooth dance at North Park on Niay 5. Each mechanic came equipped with one smooth-running motor and a feminine companion. The shop talk of pistons, cylinder, differentials, and gears was forgotten, and the boys were content to have an evening of dancing take its place. Very soon the boys were again working dili- gently on the 1929 Ford and the '51 Chevy, so they might not forget that certain touch which would transform a banging, throbbing motor into a smooth, gentle purr. There was a definite reason for this boundless enthusiasm. Mr. Parker, of the Parker Chevrolet, offered a free trip to Detroit, the automobile capital, to the three boys who displayed the most profound interest in -Uulnr Club during the year. Francis Gelzheiser, as the able vice president, lent the necessary artistic touches to the organ- ization by displaying posters at appointed times. By its thorough study of the automobile, this or- ganization will undoubtedly promote safety in the community and will undoubtedly aid in decreasing the number of accidents in the North Boroughs. ll66ll CLUBS' OFFICERS Flas'r Row-V Lqflln rziqhl: H. Barak- ley, L. Cnsentino, A. Cahell, M.Thunell. SECOND RQW--Lljl lu rliuhl: R. Peters, I. Haekbnrth, I. Stewart. ANGWAYl It was Tuesday-sixth period and everyone was dashing to his favorite cluh, for these activities were bubbling over with so much action that no one Wanted to miss a single meeting. Junior Girl Re.verve.r, sponsored hy Miss Iones, was one of the most active clubs in junior high. The girls had fun helping others as well as pro- viding entertainment for themselves. Anna Mae Cahill was elected as their president, and Iune McRolmerts was chosen as TY.W.C.A. representa- tive to visit the Central Branch monthly and report its activities to the club. After the new members had learned the G.R. code, they were officially installed as memlhers at an impressive candle light service. Before Christmas the girls stuffed darling little animals for the poor kiddies. Helen Salzer received top votes as president for the second semester, and many more good times continued throughout the year. The Travel Clulw has certainly gone places this year. President lack Stewart and Sponsor Miss Austin planned their various expeditions. The first meeting had scarcely 'adjourned before the whole eluh went to see the movie Stanley and Livingstone , and later Allegheny Uprisingv. They still may be heard talking about their trip ll67ll unior High School Club 1Jl'Ill'Ul'fl.8J' -K 4 -K 41 -il 4K Arouse Interest and Excitement Im-:NE H. AUSTEN Spamrar, Travel Club IDA M. PRICE S,fmn.rar, Dramalfc Club MARIAH T. jom-is nr, Junmr Gzrl Rafe l I l Donoruy M. Mons:-: Sponmr, Junior Choral Club IAN l l to Syria Mosque and the enthralling music of the Marine Band. After all this traveling, the itinerants restedl for awhile, but this did not mean idleness, fbr they spent their time con- structing games!patterned from Lotto and Authors . Ge graphical names were substi- tuted for numbe . After these were completed, they were off ag in seeking more adventures at Heinz's, the Gull' Building, and the Allegheny Observatory. l Not only talenlted songbirds but those who appreciated music as well were attracted to Choral Club. M rie Thunell was elected presi- dent, and then things began to hum. lean Taylor and Luci le Brittain composed a catchy tune which was immediately adopted as the club's theme son . Being fond of the Christmas hymns, the group decided to go caroling before Christmas. One lof the first outings was a grand trip through stttdio KDKA. There was fun every minute, anlkl if you don't believe it, ask a Choral Club me ber. With Lily C nsentino as president, Miss Stern as sponsor' and a bunch of sport-loving girls, there was ever a dull moment in Junior Leaderm' Club. Although the club was brand new this year, it did not take it long to schedule countless activiti s. The members enjoyed their peppy volley-balll and basketball games and could hardly wait for mushball time and track practice. Swimming was a favorite sport of the girls, and they dored their indoor swimming parties. The main purpose of this girls only club is to encourage good sportsmanship. 1 I I 1 The Dramatic Club wasted no time getting organized and immediately elected Iune Barck- ley as its president for the second consecutive year. Miss Price divided the club into six groups, making each responsible for a program. For several meetings the dramats discussed movies and compared their opinions with those of well-known critics. When the time approach- ed for them to shine in assembly, the group slaved to make their play a success and proved themselves worthy to be called actors and ac- tresses. With its parties, picnics, and theater- outings, the Dramatic Club without a doubt had a very successful year. No activity schedule would be complete until provision was made for future scientists. Con- sequently Mr. Floyd's Science Club was a haven for laboratory enthusiasts. The members of this organization were always taking trips, giving reports about scientific discoveries and experi- ments, and benefiting by many instructive movies. The first jaunt of the season was a visit to the slaughter house. Although the club was composed entirely of boys, all the girls were invited by President Iohnny McMullan to join and share their good times. The Ouldoor Club certainly lived up to its name, for it spent as many activity periods as possible studying nature. Specimens of fall flowers, weeds, insects, turtles, and leaves were found and identified. When winter came, the group made unique and attractive booklets about bird life. With the first notes of spring, the nature-lovers started out again. President Ralph Peters and Sponsor Miss Dickson were justly proud of the year's activities. So, by catering to varied interests the Iunior High activity program furthered the democratic principle of an opportunity for all. FOREST Fl10YD Spommr, Jun lor Science Club l68l . A, A . , ' 1 'R Y' A f ' . A M, ,K ' gm i VO 1 19 if 5 'S , I x QW71 L ' ' 'J f 1' 1' QQ ' 3 . 2 'N ' ' . .?fgfq2?f 'E.E? , If 9' .n , '4' J fi' iv ' - v PIM. K S i I L i I . x W . f Q 7 A 35 Ag A 'qxizzmx 3 ,, Aff ff' 1 'V 1 I 4 ' -f ff' in Y ' ,A k ' 4 A max A w -y ry , .. QQ f . E T-5 ' ? ' - , gs , 'wg Q a ,z i Ak by rl 1 v x ii 4 5 it W 0. I if 4, b , Krmx. x 5 A J, 1 M --am ,f K in is A . QE? A iii, 2 5. ' M 2 Q' 5 , f Q, ix Q ' 4 I f 1 si Q, , ffh , , , f 77 9 5 iw U- 1 v M ILM Q if A , A A 1,1 A 6 ff Q, f K m l.. pf xy li, j' 9 ff , L, I gi - XNKXM A a . E Q A 1 91.- .gr ' ,,, A ,,.,.,. K.. , V.. r,.1--.ffvy-..,.,Q ,gn-1..-4-A .. N. 'TV I ...,,M Q .,.r:g-'-N , 1... , A-.N -. A. . A N. , ,ng ,, Ng .5 Vw.. I . fb 1 , Wi, QX H4 ' 2 P ysical ducation - 1 f - - kDevel0p.r Body and fllind EMOCRAGY and athleticsl Nowhere else in the vtforld are these two terms linked so closely together as they are in this country. And howhere else in this country are the ideals of democracy more apparent than throughout the entire athletic program of Avalon Iligh School. pemocracy is the art of living with one's fello men. Sports teach us how to achieve this by their keen competition, cooper- ation, fair play, and sportsmanship. This is the keynote of the athletic program at Avalon High School. I Miss Gyla tern, the enthusiast of girls' athletics, emph sized all these qualities both in the girls' gym pl riods and in the activities ofthe Leaderm' Club, her extremely active sports organization. ln the fall the lassies could be found almost apy night behind the school en- gaged in an ex iting hockey game. ln winter, they played lv ketball and volleyball with as much avidity a d ardour as their male counter- parts on the vaifsity, and in the spring mushball was the order ot' the day. Though a piiqt ot' the school curriculum, gym classes were a vxielcome diversion to the routine. Under the able'supervision of Mr. William F. Rugh, the boy stirred up the autumn leaves with touch fooxball, centered their interest on basketball and boxing in the winter, and mush- ball in the spring. Many exciting contests were staged in all thlese sports, but always the boys learned cooperation with fellow team members and fair play Pvith opponents: in short, the attributes ofa l 'i i' citizen. GYLA B. STERN G0'l.r' Phyrical Direclar WILLIAM F. Boyf' Phyfical Although he has been at Avalon only three years, Mr. Rugh has distinguished himself by the success of his basketball teams. This year was no exception, for the team came out on top in most of its games, although Avalon rooters were disappointed by the fact that the boys did not make a stronger tight to retain the Section X crown which they had won the year before. But as always, the hoop pastime developed coordination and cooperation to a high degree among the members ofthe varsity. Mr. Dean's reserve outtit also had a good year in which several good prospects for next year's varsity were discovered. To Mr. Smith, junior high coach, fell the job of tutoring a bunch of green youngsters in the fundamentals of basketball for future Blue and Gold quintets. Even though the football season was not so successful in the matter of games won and lost, Messrs. Wertacnik and Wleichel did their best to not only train the boys in the basic funda- mentals of football but also to develop a high sense of sportsmanship. Hampered in previous years by lack of a proper playing field, the coaches could not build the youngsters of a few years ago into good football players: however, the lads put up some good stitl' lights, and perhaps the new stadium field will erase this stumbling block to successful Avalon grid teams. But ifthe boys didn't get anything out of football other than a sense of sportsmanship, they should be pleased to have acquired that, for sportsman- ship is an asset of which one can be proud. The physical end of Avalon's athletic program was handled by Dr. S. Kelso, who gave prospective athletes complete physical examina- tions. He was assisted by Miss Laura Byers, who is in her second year here as school nurse. Her duties, in addition to assisting Dr. Kelso, were home visiting, detection of contagious diseases, and administration o l' v a r i o u s treatments. Coupled with this health service were tubercu- losis examinations given to all athletes in the tall. This completes the athletic program at Avalon High-'-a complete, well-rounded, well-balanced program for the development ol' youth into young men and women prepared for the game of life. l ll72ll l . ---au-vw.-rf ,gg we valon Gridmen Falghzf ard in N ew Stadium NE week before schocfml opened thirty-two perspiring hopefuls rwere eagerly batt- ling for the coveted positions on this year's first team. At the foutset the portents were favorable. In general the boys were bigger than their compatriots of previous seasons, and the new stadium finally was completed. September 16 was a day lohg to be remembered because of the fitting cerenionies which opened the new field. Never again would Avalon's football team be cursed byinadequate practice grounds. The soft grass and regulation sized gridiron were really heaven :to some of the boys who had suffered the tortures of the meadow the previous fall. But, as many of the team put it, Them days is gone foreverll' And, indeed, they were. Above all, the new stadium enabled Avalon fans to watch their games in a style never before conceived. Blue anstl Gold rooters were positively delighted with their board and con- crete seats Qinstead of the dirty, damp hillside.I Yes, the new stadium with! its Held was indeed a thing of beauty and a joy forever. The high hopes held by every Avalon fan for a successful season, were l dreams not to be realized. Two ties were thel best the team Could show in eight contests. Thle boys tried hard in every game Csome of the tezdms really found that the Little Panthers had teeth and clawsj, but the gods that rule over the,destinies of football H7511 Fmsr Rowgliefl lu right: P. Hampe, R. Glaser, T. Stokes, F. Farmerie, R. Tag- gart, N. Graff, W. Besser, R. Connolly, 0. Smith, F. Brown, T. Seuss, C. Reese, D. Cost. SECOND R0wfL4y'l la flidhlf I. Kelly, P. Toomey, W. Erdner, T. Stinnett, C. Andrews, M. Zeman, Burns, I. McPherson, H. Young, B. Russell, R. gvhristianii I- Slasor, Mr. Weiuhel, Mr. ' In ertacnl , ronc zur. Tnmo Row4Lefl I0 rziqhl: A. Lewis, E. Grubbs, Wachter, Kaufman, C. Bates, F. Aland, P. Goodwin, B. Os- pi F I t t lc B rrne, .. Taylor, .. Fi zpa ric , . enry,'I. Hope, T.LBradley, D. Cahil. I. I. WERTACNIK Head Coach teams weighed them carefully in the balance and evidently found them wanting. At any rate, an Avalon football team has not tasted victory for two years. But enough of that. Let's get into the description of the games and see what happened. A gala crowd filled the bleachers on September 22 for the season's lidlifter with Beaver. After the usual preliminary ceremonies, Beaver kicked off to Avalon and Erdner carried the ball 10 yards for the Blue and Gold. The Little Pan- thers kept the upper hand throughout the first half and advanced into Beaver's territory several times. However, neither team could put on any sort of a sustained drive, and it became evident as the game progressed that breaks would decide the victor. A break did determine the winner, and unfortunately that break was against Avalon. ln the third quarter, Erdner shot a pass intended for Kelly, but Fred Knott of Beaver intercepted and dashed 55 yards for the game's only touchdown. Down at Avonworth the following week, everyone had hopes for an Avalon victory to revenge the previous season's defeatg however, the Blue and Gold fell before a superior ball club, 24-0. True, the boys could have played much better, for they let George Lowry, Avon- worth's ace back, run them ragged. Ioe Kelly and Bob Connolly were the only ones who turned in performances worthy of mention. I I. C. WEICHEL Linz' Conv!! With for the remainder of the season looking mighty y as a result of the Avon- worth game, Little Panthers completely against powerful Millvale, upon prior to this game. The reversed their CU who was uns game ended up ith a 6-6 deadlock, but through- out the entire otontest Avalon played some of the best footbal it has exhibited in years. lim Hope, playing is first game in the backfield, unlimbered his itching arm in the first quarter, and threw threl perfect passes to quarterback Paul Toomey, e final one for a touchdown. Millvale roared ack and tied the score in the second period. Both teams missed important extra points that might have meant victory. Again Avalonfs puzzling footballers reversed their preceding eek's performance by dropping an ll-0 count to dgewood. Neither team could do much with t other, still the visitors seemed to have just eno gh to score a touchdown, extra point, and two feties, all in the first half. In the final period, Avalon finally got going, when it was too late. Mighty Sewic ley was next on the bill of fare for the Blue and old, and, although the visitors won, 6-0, the g me in all other respects was Avalon's. The lLittle Panthers started off like a house on fire. With Mike Grubbs, another line-to-back-field change of Coach Wertacnik's opening big holeb in the lndian's forward wall, backs Toomey and Connolly dashed for nice gains. However the attack always bagged down with pay dirt in ight. Finally Sewickley drove to a touchdown in the second period, the only time they penetrated Avalon's territory. Winding up tlieir home stand for the season, Avalon dropped a 14-0 decision to the Neville Islanders. It as the same old story of an Avalon team that had a good defense, no offense, and the breaks 'against them. Neville didn't score until the third quarter when Gottbef, the lslander's big ullback, stole the ball from Connolly and d shed 55 yards for six-points. The visitor's fin l score came in the last period I I I Yea. Avalonl ff Team Built on Courage when one of Connolly's punts was blocked and rolled over the goal line, to be recovered by the entire Neville team. Out at Arnold, Avalon's topsy-turvy gridders turned in a fine performance against a good prep team who hadn't been defeated on their home grounds. Well, after this game they were still undefeated, but the Little Panthers got a 7-7 tie out of the battle and gave Arnold a good scare. Arnold scored in the first period when Kaufman grabbed Mike Grubbs' fumble in mid- air and went over. He also kicked the extra point, giving the home team a 7-O lead. The Little Panthers came right back in the second period to deadlock the contest. Iim Hope, whose passing had been dormant since the Nlillvale game, shot one to Ioe Kelly who crossed the final stripe for Avalon's second touchdown of the year. Butch Goodwin place-kicked the all-important extra point, which ended Avalon's swing for the day, although the Blue and Gold threatened repeatedly in the final stanza. Heartened by the teamls fine exhibition at Arnold, Avalon rooters traveled in masses to Bellvue for the traditional battle of the year. There were hopes for an Avalon victory, the first since 1954, but these were crushed in the dust of Bellevue's field as the powerful Bulldogs rode rough shod over the hapless Blue and Gold, 24-0. The boys tried their best, but were out- manned, outweighed, and out-fought. Although the team did not play the brand of football of which they were capable, at no time in the unequal contest did they give up. In the second quarter, the Little Panthers made their only offensive gesture of the game, but even this petered out on the Bellevue 50. Although the season ended ungloriously, the departing seniors can look back with pride on the three good games they played. Since a fine group of juniors and sophomores will return to form the nucleus for a promising outfit next year, it is hoped that it will be a squad which will revenge the defeats suffered this year. Il74ll A. 4 If .r ,..- Q .3 ' ywfm 1 gi.-. A I, , ,KA . --Q' r- y W - -.Li 'nu' 'J My K-'.Q,- 5, if A li f X -.A ,. 'ffl -,.,. is 2 iv 'NX ' W S, A K f ff, rw- . K . , I gi M A x. W fl. 1 K ff- X Q , 1 . !5Jik .:Xk t- if S 525 iv. , -.wif K Y ,-fe 'N ' F xg ' 'X ...fy ,f I W' f 'EM lr .f 1' ' i !wA , 1 mf AY ' ,gg raM,,f4,' . 44' S L H., Q K L' 4T..:,A:,,?',f-A ' V-r ' ' if 5 5, QA . 4 . ml qs 1 QMSA V Sf . 4. , 5 'lin A 7 W tt ' f H' '593' in 32,924.2 fdisfse f .Y 'iflflfx ,sf vw' W' ' . 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Kerr, lolinstoruf, M. proualfoot. i l x 5 anage the Cro ds ir 'A' 'A' 'Ir 'A' Erl That was the war cry of ilvalon Cl1ee1'leade1'.r. This year, more than ever, an attempt was maale to instill pep anal school spirit among the Blue anal Golal rooters. Leal by lack lohnson, the six cheerleaalers really accomplisheal this a-nal by pep meetings. as- sembly programs, anal the newly establisheal l5o0.rle'1'.r' Cfulv. There was no question that the cheering from the Blue anal Golal stanals became ever heartier anal livelier unaler their rythmical alirection anal sponsorship. One of the biggest factors in the improvement was the girl cheer- leaalers. Begun as an experiment last year, they're an institution now that's here to stay. Olive Stumpf, Liberty Burns, anal Pat Reilly really put oomph into their gymnastics. Not to be outalone by their female counterparts, the masculine trio of the cheerleaalers, lacla lohnson, Dick Fuerst, anal Warner Graham uphelal their part of the job ei-editalwly. Altogether they were a sextet who really put on a show by their antics, they also maale perfect timing anal cooralination their watchworal. Selling the sports of Avalon to the stualent boaly was the job of Nlr. Mawhinney's ff Tfckei Conzmlflee. Wlith Grace Brink at their heaal, these twelve girls, namely: Nlarian Oakley, Nlargaret Kerr, Olive Stunlpti, Marian Weir, Rose Christian, lune lohnstone, Betty Yvagner, Nlarilyn Proualfoot, Shirley Conners, Elizabeth Burns anal lxlarion Smith, solal the recoral total of two hunalreal anal fifty of these tickets. Priceal at two alollars anal fifty cents, this little green caralboaral entitleal its holaler to aalmission to tive football games anal twelve issues ofthe Travalon. ln aalalition to their aluties of selling A tickets, these girls could always be found at the gate of every home game receiving aalmissions anal tickets. The 1959-40 committee shoulal really receive a big hanal for its work this year. It took care of a alitlicult job in an efficient. pleasing manner which has establisheal a goal towaral which future committees shoulal strive. Thus whether it is cheering or selling, Avalon striales steaalily forwaral. l H7611 ardwood Season . . . Ba.fke1feerJ Have Evemfful Seaman INTER! Snow, sleet, and icy blastsl Cold and more cold! Snow and more snowl ls there any better way to escape lack Frostis icy grip than to go up to the gym and see a good basketball game? And where else in the North Boroughs would one go to see a fine hoop contest than to the Avalon pavilion? Yes indeed, Mr. Rugh has turned out another fine Crew of Hshotniastersf' Despite the fact that they didn't retain the Section X championship or the Lion's Club trophy, both won the preceding year, still the boys in Blue and Gold made a game fight of it. Especially do they deserve credit for their great victories over Bellevue and Avonworth, who finished one-two in Section X. With five seniors returning from last year's varsity plus a fine reserve squad, court prospects were really bright for the Little Panthers. However, lack of height was one stumbling block, and lack ot' a consistent offense another. At the season's end, the Blue and Gold record was fourteen wins and eight losses. The Little Panthers had a league record of eight victories, four defeats, and ended up in third place. Yet just a few more points by some of the lads in a couple of games would have thrown Avalon back into the race. As it was, the Blue and Gold were not out ofthe titular chase until the last week of the season. ln tune-up games before sectional contests, the Little Panthers acquitted themselves well. Mt. Lebanon, Rochester, and Shaler were set back in line style, while close ones were dropped to Shadyside and Shaler. ln their final warm-up game, the Blue and Gold capped a two- point thriller from the powerful Trinity High five. Down at Sewickley, the boys didn't open the league season in very impressive style, as they could only beat the Indians, 19-17. Deane Hope's basket was good for the winning points. Against a highly touted Avonworth five, Avalon seemed completely lost in the first half as they went to the locker room ten points in the rear. ll77ll w WILLXAM F RUG Magi? A yffufaypb M awww, W 'fjwtsfft f 4 AM ' ' fi' f Mr. Rugh gives pointers to Little Panthers before they enter into a decisive encounter. Silling: Mr. Rugh, coach, I. Hope, D. Hope, C. Gassner, N. Kroen, W. Teuteherg. Standing: R. Smith, I. Bevington, E. Taylor, R. Osborne, Kelly. RESERVE SQUAD :Sl Row Lijfl In riiflhlr T. Bradley, lf. Stringert, R cwhirter, H. Hnrnes, Manager, P. Goodwin, H. Qonnolly, il. YVolfe. LUN!! Row Lrfl In rfillllr l. Clemenson, T. Stinnetl, frown, Mr. Dean, nmrll, I. Sheehan, ll. Young, R. Rowell. But in the second halt' the tide turned. lim and Deane llope led a victorious rally that netted the Blue and Gold a 56-54 victory in an extra period. The following week, the Little Panthers recorded a 25-15 decision over West View, then traveled to Leetsdale for an important contest. The old Daler iinx still held good as the home team smothered the Rughmen, 25-15. This was really a costly loss for the Blue and Gold as things later turned out. Although Kelly, Kroen and Gassner were on the sick list, Avalon recorded a 58-27 triumph over Neville in a non-league contest. Next they traveled to Edgewood to ring up an easy 52-I5 win. Second stringers Taylor, Bevington, and Uslmorne played important parts in these victories. Then came the game with Bellevue, undefeated leaders of Section X. The Little Panthers just couldn't get going until the final quarter, when the scorehoard read 26-9 against them. Butch Kroen and Deane llope proceeded to score Hua. 'l'mrrr:m-ilu: ffmlrrf DEAN:-: Hom-1 Guard Clmm.ms Gfxsswrau lfuriuurrl H zzflzfefu Tram enough points to make the final count, 52-25, Bellevue-'s lead. Getting off to a fresh start, the ho-vs decisioned a surprising Sewickley team, 58-55. John Bevington scored nine points to lead the Blue and Gold shotmakers. Down at Avonworth the following Friday, the small Nlaroon and Grey plus Loury, lVlcBride, and Company were too much for the Little Panthersf, Although they got off to a 7-5 lead, the Blue and Gold couldn't hold it, as the Union poured shot after shot through the hoop in the final half to win 44-22. Two home triumphs over Xvest View and Leetsdale followed. Deane llope's twelve points were a liig factor in Avalon's 52-25 revenge over the Dalers. The Neville Islanders then started the Blue and Gold on the downward trail lay outshooting our lioys, 55-21. Not seeming to have recovered from this licking, the Little Panthers per- mitted Edgewood to heat them, 25-22, the following Friday. This defeat completely ruined Avalon's titular chances. Despite the fact that they were out of the running for the sectional championship, the Blue and Gold had one more good game left in their systems, and this they pulled out of the hat against Bellevue. The Red and Black needed a victory to clinch the sectional and district i R ivrzlx laurels, but this they were denied as the Little Panthers played their best ball and won by one point, 25-22. Avalon iled throughout the entire ball game. lim and Deane Hope, Chuck Gassner, Butch Kroen, Kelly, and Iohn Bevington all played a tight defensive and dropped shots when they were needed time and again. lim Hope scored nilhe points, and Gass- ner had seven, but it was Belvington's free throw that won the ball game. This brilliant victory for the Blue and Gold nebessitated a playoff between Bellevue and Avonworth tor the sec- tional championship and thelLion's Club Trophy. Wincling up the season, again on the Bellevue court, the Little Panthersul fought hard to keep the coveted Lion's Club Tralwphy, emblematic of tri-borough championship, but the possibility of beating Bellevue a second time and ending the season in a blaze of glory wals denied them. The final score was 55-54, Bellevue. It was a beautiful ball game, close ,all the way. With Avalon leading by one point and less than 50 seconds to go, Leo Holilianl pumped one in for the Bulldogs and gave tlhem the ball game. Foul shooting was the stumbling block for the Blue and Gold, the boys converging only twice on eight attempts. l And so finis was written to another basketball season. IUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL FIRST Row-Ld! In rdzhl: S. Consentlno, I. Rcl C. Bates, T. Mecullough, manager, N. Graff, I M Pherson, R. Hall. Rth RBlkR SEcoNo Rowffhgfl la rriqhl: H. ic ie, . Young, Mr. Smith, coach, T. Henry, I. Stew t I Neilson. Avalon . . .25 Mt. Lebanon. . . .. . . .15 Avalon . . .26 Rochester .... .... . 18 Avalon . . .29 Shadyside .... ..... 5 1 Avalon .... ..... 2 0 Shaler. ..... ..... 2 4 Avalon .... ..... 4 2 Rochester. . . .... 22 Avalon. . ..... 26 Shaler.. . . . . . . .22 Avalon .... . . .24 Trinity. .... ..... 2 2 : Avalon. . ..... 19 Sewiclxley ..... ..... l 7 a Avalon. . ..... 56 Avonworth. . . . . . . . .54 XAvalon . . .25 West View.. . . . . . . .15 41Avalon. . ..... 15 Leetsdale. .... ..... 2 o Avalon. . ..... 38 Neville. ...... ..... 2 7 : Avalon. . ..... 32 Edgewood .... ..... 1 5 'FAvalon. . ..... 25 Bellevue.. . . . . . . .52 , Avalon. . ..... 38 Sewickley .... .... . 55 : Avalon . . .22 Avonworth .... .... . 44 'Avalon . . .28 West View., . . . . . . .14 'fAvalon. . ..... 52 Leetsdale. .... ..... 2 5 Avalon .... . . .21 Neville. .... ..... 5 5 yfAvalon .22 Edgewood .... ..... 2 5 'Avalon .......... . .25 Bellevue.. . . . . . . .22 'l'Avalon ......,... . .54 Bellevue. .... ..... 5 5 'League Games Tplayoff Game IAMES Home: Ccnlvr Noam-:wr KRQEN 17 orwa rd Ion HERRlNG'fCN fllanager lmflln rfflfrl. U. Nichols, G. Brink D, Lanahnn, lf. Still, M, Uvsens, H. Campbell, I. ,Capttnm Miss Stern, coach. EW irls' Basketball Qf'1,1fm?..-f - - - - nr N spring, a young man's fancy lightly turns to love. But not so with the liassies. Wlell, maylie not, anyhow. But at any rate, Avalon girls talce up haslcethall with vim, vigor, and vitality, as soon as their male counterparts drop the masculine variety of the game. livery night after schcxol two six-girl teams may he found hattling it out down in ye olde gymne. Swift action, teamwork, good shooting'--all these were characteristic of the young ladies' hoop contests. Miss Stern, as referee, trainer, and coach, had to keep on her toes all the time, so fast were the games. But even though inter-class rivalry was intense, laeen sportsmanship was shown always ahd a good time was had hy all participants. The seniors, tlue to their vast experience at the game, carried off the palm in inter-class competition with six wins and one defeat. Ruth Roehrig and Eliizaheth Stitt were the leading shotmaliers for the upper-class women. The 1 . . sophomores, lead hy Macleline Uisher and Lucille Hunter, fought the seniors tooth and nail right down to tlie final wire, hut were nosed out hy just one game. Their record was live vic- tories and two defeats. By triumphing in only two out of seven contests, the juniors failed to uphold the honor of their class. They were kept out of the cellarlhy virtue ofjust one game, the tail-end position going to the freshmen, who ehalked up onezwin and six losses. But even though they finished last, the verdant freshmen had a lot of furi and consoled themselves with the thought that there'll come a day. lane Nash and Ethel Cronin lcd the juniors while Mary Ann Miller and Lily Consentino were the freshie stars. For the tirst time in the last few years, Avalon had a girls' haslcethall outlit representing the high school. They did right well, too, winning all three of their contests. Although girls of all classes were eligihle for memhership, seniors made up the hulk of the players for ohvious reasons. The tirst game with neighhor Ben Avon found the Avalon girls victorious, 21-13. lflizaheth Stilt led the Blue and Gold forces with 15 points. Then came two tough hattles with Beaver Falls. The tirst of these at Beaver Falls was very close, and it was only after three minutes of overtime that the issue was decided. The tinal score was Avalon 30, Beaver Falls 26. Ruth Roehrig with 15 points, and lflizaheth Stitt with 11, led the visiting forces to victory. ln a return match at home, the lassies trounced this same Beaver Falls out- fit again to the tune of 27-18. Ruth Roehrig again led the shotmalcers with 10 markers. So ended another haslcethall season a suc- cessful one, the girls all agreed. Coordination and cooperation, the two essentials stressed in the hoys' version ofthe game, were very apparent in all the girls' contests. Sft PRES I Won Low! Seniors ..... 6 1 Sophomores.. . 5 2 luniors. .,.. 2 0 Freshmen.. . . 1 6 118011 325 Q'QffZe1'i.f':p MK- Z-ff4c,,o-o 421-'7'.CYl, FIRST Row--fLqft lu riyhl: T. Nash, M. Iohnson, I. Nash, R. Chris- tian, E. Cronin, M. Klebe, I. McGary. SECOND Rowfbffl lo rlyhf: I. Iohnstone, E. Wittgnrtner, Miss Stern, cimrh, D. Laib, I. Shook, D. Weir, A. Leilmld, S. Conner. Hockey Sire.f.re.f .ffler1fC0ncen1frafi0n + 1 + ROUND sticks, ground sticks, ground sticks, strikel -and another sensational hockey game was under way. You might ask who took part in these games? Why none other than the girls of each class, 'moulded after much trial and error into a team that worked and clicked together. When and where were these games? Every night after school during the fall the lassies could be found on the field batting the little white ball around. Well, just what is field hockey? lndeed, this question might well be asked for there are few in the school of the masculine gender who understand this game in which the girls are so interested. Hockey re- sembles football in that the game is made up of four quarters. Like its counterpart on ice, the idea is to get the little wooden ball over the goal line within a marked-off area. The goalie has charge of this area and her job is to keep the opposing team from making a goal. In front of her are two fullbacks and three halfbacks who act as defense and back up the front-liners. The front-liners, tive of these, are the team's offense. Naturally, the team with the best passers has the best offense, and the way some of these girls kept that ball moving from stick to stick gave many a goalie headaches and astigmatism. So boys, after learning a few basic pointers ofthe game, a person can easily under- stand the girls' enthusiasm. SCORES llwun Lim! Tfed Juniors ..... 5 0 1 Freshman. . . 4 2 0 Seniors ....... 2 5 l Sophomores .... V ,O 6 0 ll81ll To the seniors, versed in all the finer arts and mysteries of hockey, the hockey season was just another sport for them to clean up in, as they had done last year when juniors. But to the freshmen it was an introduction and, because of their inexperience and lack of knowledge, they were generally conceded last place. But wonder of wonders, they shellacked the seniors twice and were way up in second place at the season's close. Indeed, their enthusiasm and interest had more than made up for their inexperience. To the juniors went the season's honors for they won five games, lost nary a one, and were tied but once. As for the highly favored seniors, they finished an ignominious third. The only good game they turned in all season was the tie with the juniors. Still the seniors managed to have one really outstanding playeriDot Lana- han. In fact these four year olders admit that without her the team couldn't even have been mentioned. The sophomores were a poor last, losing all six of their matches. But throughout the whole season the girls got a lot of fun out of the sport. Miss Stern not only worked hard to make good players, but emphasized cooperation and sportsmanship in all their contests. Miss Stern trained the con- testants carefully at the season's start, then turned them loose on each other during the round-robin schedule. Although the weather deserted them toward the end of the season, still the girls battled valiantly heedless of the wind and rain to uphold the honor of their respective classes. Yes, the hockey season this year was indeed a success and enjoyed by all who took part. I l Volley all i 'F i i i fitlda' eslfllllkllll Coopemfzlofz CUMPE'l'l'l'IVl'I RATING i FIRST T EAM l Seniors Freshmen ' Sophomores Iuniors l HICN Ulcl lvlan Wlinter had lilanlceted the groundxwith snow, the lassies stowed away hockey equipment and turned to indoor sports tolieep in trim. A net was stretched across the gymy and an inflated white spheroid was lirought out with groups on each side of the twine ilmatting liaclt and forth at a furious rate. 'lxhe instructions were given in the fundamentals of the game. After this, teams were chosen antl real competition liegan. Xvhat was this game they were all so avidly interested in? Yvhy, none other than volley-hall. l Tuesdays and Fridays after school were the nights on which, inter-class matches were staged. There were two teams for each class and thus every girl in each section of any almility at all was given a chance to shine. Ol' course, the freshmen were new to the' game, hut Wliss Stern introduced them to the sport with her customary thorough- ness and soon they had gotten into the spirit of things, and were playing the game with their characteristic eagerness. Fast and fdrious were all these contests. Nlany times tht- liall was lmatted lmacle and forth so long and oftgen that the air molecules inside were ready to Igive up the ghost and collapse. The fast serves and skills of some of the older SECOND TEAM Sophomores Freshmen Seniors Iuniors girls kept the younger ones on their toes all the time, hut toward the season's end they had all attained much of the skill of their upper-class counterparts. This was attested too hy the fact that hoth freshmen teams tinished third in their respective divisions 'quite a creditahle per- formance for a team to whom the cellar had lxeen universally consigned. The sophomores also did well, their first team tinished second, and their second team ended up tirst. The seniors regained some of the glory that had departed from their hallowed heads, liecause of their collapse in hockey, hy leading the first team group and tinishing second in the second team group. The juniors really took it on the chin in this sport as lioth their teams tinished last. As for individual stars, Ruth Roehrig received the crown from the seniors. Among the other three teams no attempts were made to single out any one or two persons. For who could do so from among forty-tive eager players? Sulliee to say each girl played her part well on each team and deserves as much credit as any of her fellows. And so closed another volleyball seasonejust as successful as other years and certainly pro- vided good clean fun for the girls. As in all the other sports, cooperation and sportsmanship were emphasized. l 1us'r Row Lufl Ia rfylil: l. Sli-ss, I. Betts, M. llisher, D. lluck. Srtcown Row Ligll In rhllfl' T. Cline, ll. Critehlield, I.. lfalwii-us. M. Miller. Tulnn Row Inj! la rlifhl- l'. Scott, lf. Kaylor. ' lI82ll I Track Season 11111611151 in Grand Climax TRACK SCURES Avalon. . . . 52 Penn Township .,.... 65 Avalon. . .... -15 Bellevue ...,,...,.., 65 Avalon. . . . 51 Aspinwall .,..,. . , . 48 Avalon. . . . 71 Leetsdale . . . . . . 42 Avalon. . . . 52 Brentwood. . . . . . 61 Avalon ......., 46 Avonworth .......,.. -19 VALON'S 1959 track season was one ofthe most successful the school has enjoyed since the sport wasi started here three years ago. Under Mr. Dean's able coaching, a group of veteran thin-clads placed Avalonis colors among the highest in all the group meets in which they took part. Although the squad won only two dual meets out of six, this may he explained hy the fact that there was an over balance of talent in a few events. Avalon first strutted her stuft in the Indepen- dent County Meet held at Wilkinshurg on May 9. There the team pulled down a total of 15VQ points. Mark Frazier was first and second place were recorded by Iohn Morgan, Bill Oakley, and Bob Sullivan. Then at the WPIAL meet the following week, the Blue and Gold finished third among Class B schools with 16 points. Again Mark Frazier won high jump honors and Wallg' Besser copped the mile. Competing against track stars from all over the state, four Avalon men did right well at State College on May 27. Frazier was second in the high jump, Morgan tied for fifth in the mile, and Uakley fourth in the javelin. Fnzsr Row-Lqll In right.- No. 1 Our 1939 May Queen, Peggy McKnight, with 1938 May Queen Betty Herrington. At the speaker's table are Mr. Dean, Dr. Hunter. Mr. Perley, I. Herrington, F. Bogadeek, C. Liddell. No. 2 Finishing the racel I. Nash fforced landingl. E. Cronin, S. Conner, S, Rawlins, R. Christian. No. 3 In the merry, merry month of May' Zeman taking the pole-vault. No. 4 The three-legged girls- S. Rawlins, R. Christian, P. Arthurs 4 i 'K fl 'K IOIIN R. 'BEAN Coach ln dual meets Avalon dropped decisions to Penn Township, Bellevue, Brentwood, and Avonworth while winning from Aspinwall and Leetsdale. The big event ofthe track seasonfthe annual May Day meet-was staged on May 5 when a gala throng turned out to witness the events. The day got off to a flying start with a luncheon where Margaret McKnight received the cherish- ed honor of May Queen . Under the hot afternoon sun, the budding track stars struggled for the coveted blue ribbons which were pre- sented by the fair May Queen. Although varsity track members were not permitted to compete in their own events, there were some fine exhibitions of track and field kill. Milan Zeman topped the list in the masculine events with Bud Staple, Mark Frazier, Fred Bernauer, Iim Slasor, Paul Goodwin, and Elmer Gruhbs affording him competition. In the girls' events Gladys Nichols, Ruth Roehrig, and Grace Seitz were the top notchers. A mile relay race against Crafton marked the program's close. The Blue and Gold baton-toters were the easy winners. All in all it was afine meet and has won a place for itself in the schoo1's calendar of annual events. zzzzzgz 999995929 saw.-Seq D' gi-15151919 0575-Fifi' :H-'C' :- 552.2509 geamljgeao mm-gem. - ,X .. lfix Pos -affgza ?S igM ,, . r?5'e2'.. 294 ' 'fr-1 , - ... oi! 3' -Jw: ff: mmm r nc, E'Fg. F 5' rt : :. o . D 2 'f' x .. D P -1 Y o , :J 'D T 21 1 9 4 Think you'll make it again, Zeman? 5 She cleared itl Capetan. NIJIVIDUALS chosen lmy Miss Stern, Coaches NVertacnik, Wleichel, Rugh, and Uean for their goonl sportsmanship, attitucle of fair play, anal outstancling athletic almility, have expresseil their grave enthusiasm in respective sports hy achieving recorals haral to excel. Not only were they active on the gym lloor, hut also they were leanlers in the classroom. This inclicates that one must comply with the rules ol' the textlmooli as well as those ot' the games. Satisllving gracles must he seeurecl hy athletes lneliore they are permittenl to participate in the whirl ot' sports. These various requirements have electecl seven worthy seniors to our Athletic llall of Fame. BILL 'l'l-:u'rl-:nlilu Rlrrn ROICIIRIH lvnlfi'-vlnl ll llin-A-qv A li i i llmllorrt N Ba.rl'rIlmll X xr V,P .U Y X 'f X , mr- gf. -' i.' xv' , ge F XY' A , 'L 'Xl K V, 1 N Y v x J. ' ilbithletes of Distinction Ylvzllhr PAUL Hi-:YL Trarle PAUI. l'ooMr:Y lfmrllnlfl ' 1 L! , l'il.lZABEl'll SI'I'l'l K B.1J'Ki'1lr.1fl Domrrm' l,,iN,m,1N H3411 ef' , gf! 5 mn, ' 'f3K7'am 'X f A sa , f Q i 4 ,, jig ,X,4A L jjffvn , A , h-h, 771 Q - yi . 5 wkgrm K . 7-f Tim iw, L wa? .l X! L X 1 'W . A i w I 1 F V E Q , -1 s . . X 'fghk Lk ik: vxiivoq ' 3 V. 1 R' A h ,Y IN ,T 4 fi! T, 35.5. ,i xqxg A Q ,.,-a- Class Night ,,., Iune 4, 1940 MY TOMBOY GIRL.. .................... .Charlar George A 5-act Musical Comedy The class of '40, for the first time in the history of Avalon High School, presented a musical comedy, which furnished material for the varied talents of the class members. By April 29th, rehearsals were in full swing, and late afternoons and Saturday mornings found the cast and sponsors working away at their complicated job. However, students and teachers cooperated, and the result was a delightful evening of entertainment for parents and school students. SYNOPSIS .- Geraldine Ames, known to her friends as Jerry, the tomboy, is sent against her will to Miss Prim's fashionable school for young ladies, to acquire polish and finish, but as Ierry explains it, if she has to staiv there, it will be her F I N I S H. Ierry escapes from the school dressed as a boy, and the comedy, enhanced by the lilting melodies reaches a high note of fun when Tillie, a young farm maiden, falls in love with Ierry, the supposed boy. Youth, romance, comedy, drama, beauty, and melodies all are com- bined, to make this musical comedy My Tomboy Girl one to be remembered. EXECUTIVE COJIXIII TT EE .- FRANCIS GELZH EIZER VAUN NEWILL RUTH HACKBARTH VIRGINIA PAYNE CATHERINE NASH VIRGINIA THOMPSON SPONSORS: LILLIAN W. GREEN HARRIET E. SURBLED AND MR. I. C. WEICHEI. Iss 87 1. 2. 5. 4. 5. Y Commencement i' Q' N i' Presiding-VCHARLES A. EVANS, H lolz School Princnoal I ntermezzo. .... .......... ....... ............ B I Z ET Invocaflon ..... . . . The Reverend Iames F. Hoffman, D. D. God Blew' .flmerica ..... ............. .... .... B E R LIN Salulaiory- The 1 Oraflon-W' here El .fllorrzlr Dance.. . Oralion-Boy and Valediciory-Demo Announcement. . Remarlcr.. . .. . CHORUS Han With the Hoe .. .... EVELYN LOUISE METZ Lre But America? .... .... I CHANNA CAPETAN .. .. .. GERMAN Girl Jleef Government. RUTH BEATRICE HACKBARTH cmcy in fllidpw-.rage . ..... ROBERT STEACY SPRAGUE . . .... S. TODD PERLEY . . R. E. NEWLIN President of the Board of Education D Prareniaflon of iplomaaz ....... .............. S . TODD PERLEY. Superintendent of Schools dmerlca, ihe Beauilful. ........ ...... .... B - ATES CHORUS A Avalon Hlqh Srlzool Forevermoren. . .... SCHOOL SONG Selecllonf from Tannl1au.rer . . WAGNER l Class Calendar ITH the cioming of September, the youth of Avaldn were again seen dashing to and fro that spectacular red brick building. The rst day of school brought the usual exchange greetings, with special note of welcome to Mis Surbled the new Commercial retained its frad exhibitional game loosing to Wilkinsburg 50-25. teacher, and to iss Greene, who brought a new . S S . c ri e gt interes display cises of the new for reality. A enthusiasts Av EMB3?RtOW'T T exer athletic field-a much longed d an ideal setting for football on lost its initial game to Beaver 7-0 w fr w The next week brought a 24-0 trouncing A.H.S. chose cla Haenal became Brown was th by Ben Avon. Democratic S leaders-dynamic Paul Toom- title of Senior President, Bob ey captured the the juniors' head-man, and Bill e sophomores' choice. G.R. itional Little Sister Hike for new members. All in all the students agreed that the new school year was off to a most promising start. The second A onth of school at dear, old Avalon Hi foun activities just bursting with that inta ' ' ' Club dis- persed, an c by Club. The fencing tea adopted the flashing title the Avalon Cavalie s and began ardent prepara- tion for approac ing matches. Avalon's 11 tied Millvale 6-6, only to be trampled by Edgewood. Mr. Mawhinneylannounced a new high in A ticket sales-252 Members of the Senior Class accompanied by iss Carden visited the Nixon to sit enthralled t Maurice Evan's portrayal of Hamlet , Sad' Hawkins invaded Avalon for Hallowe'en, bringing with her the girls' long awaited chance, tp get their men -and so they did, at least for qrne evening. It was none ther than that fast moving, modern minded Sophomore Class that led oft' the moN v i iERpart3' Iumpi ' '- . r , been the same since t at jam sessionj. Mr. Weichel began a much needed search for school spirit- Result: Boosterls Club was organized. On November 17 all good Avalonites gathered under the big top for an evening of merry- making at the Ihnior Entertainment. Student Council really dikplayed its progressiveness, by l I 1 1 4 4 4 4 4 publishing an A.H.S. Handbook. The Council again won acclaim when they presented Baron Elliott and his orchestra for an assembly pro- gram. Incidentally, the football squad tied Arnold Prep 7-7, lost the fifth game of the season 14-0 to Neville, and brought about the grand climax of the year by dropping the last game to Bellevue 25-0. At long last Thanks- giving vacation arrived, after which both faculty and students seemed content to wait 'till Christmas for more holiday festivities. Mr. Rugh proudly exhibited his 1939-40 basketball team at the initial game of the seasong the locals romped off with a 25-15 victory over Mt. Lebanon. P.A. dances were resumed after the games. The thes ians of the Senior Class presente ECEEEQNTBE yes of Tlaloc . he va on avaiers gave heir first Science Club satisfied its eternal interest in electricity, at least for the moment, by visiting the Westinghouse Electric Co. Girl Reserves held its annual display ofChristmas dolls. Friday, December 22, Student Council carried on one of the most successful Alumni Days of recent years. The event was climaxed by the Avalon- Trinity game in the evening, Mr. Rugh's Little Panthers winning over the opponents 26-24. Christmas greetings were echoed and Avalonites left school to spend a joyous holiday vaca- tion. The doors of Avalon High opened to a new year, 1940. The league season opened and Mr. Rugh's Quintet managed to defeat Sewickley 19-17. Quill and Scroll acce ted seven literary- minded Argllgewt i SRRWI organi- zation. e locas won a ard ought battle over Avonworth 54-24. The following week lound Avonworth's renowned debating team before us in assembly. Exam week, that week in the school year principally designed for de- flating student spirits, was mercifully postponed for seven days this year. This was the result of the grippe epidemic which attacked the school with vigor. The month was brought to a grand finale with the dance for infantile paralysis sufferers. Once again Avalon had aided in a democratic cause. ll83ll Sv if X. 1 3 X Qian ,Q I .1 QQQKA xx A' s -ff I 'NU' ll 1 4 Qu I X lf N 1 T1 QJWQ1 ' i,. fr x 7 yr !?' in I ' Q Ny., 4 'gf f K 4. I t x ..', Mesff: :., f fijivr . gm Alia, . Q. QTL 38 A it Q Q, ,L --4, . .ww vwwgw., . ,X , L, . ,j',,,,,.,,,,.,..:-wtf ,W xff' 44 1 4 xx , ff I 0 W A l n Class! Calendar The beginning of the new semester brought the first sympt s of spring fever even though Iune was far, f off. Congratulations . . . Mr. Perley began hs twenty-fifth year at Avalon High. On that uch looked forward to Tuesday morning, Miss hieldon announced the theme of the ' e c 'and so opened 'sw i ' . Dra- matic Club ente tained assembly with Mistress Penelope and ' Stitch in Time . Tables were turned on Fel uary 6 when faculty members had charge of as embly. Sixty V. Rfs astounded the school by di playing culinery interests. Mr. Rugh's basketb ll boys had an exciting month --losing to Avohworth 44-22, but winning suc- cessively from est View and Leetsdale. Avalon rooters had an vening of goose pimples when they watched the Little Panthers defeat Bellevue 25-22. . During the til t two weeks of March swarms of Avalon stude ts were in the ticket race: then on March 14 w ered at the e Birth of a Avalon High ' Nation , whic mean e xrt o a band for Avalon. Room 15's reward for being the high salesmen was seven gallons of ice cream! The fatal Avalon-Bellevue play-off came about, and we saw the Li n's Club trophy take wings. Mr. B. Mawliinney's classes went a-tripping . . . the Commtrcial Law students visited the D. A.'s office arld the Supreme Court while the Consumer's Ed ...The boys a ' class toured Mellon Institute l gals expertly wound spaghetti at the annual R. supper for the Hi-Y. The juniors brought with their prese made everyone ahead. With the firs Quill and Scroll l I the month to a dramatic close tation of Spring Fever which long for the lazy, warm days ggilglflfower came the initiation. Bursting forth with a brand new id,ea, on April 5, G. R. held its annual spring dlance in the halls of A. H. S. Charles Brooks won honor and fame for Avalon's Science Club w his muflle furna and Engineering en he captured first prize with exhibited at the Iunior Science Fair at the Buhl Planetarium. 4- 4- 4- 4- VV 4- I fl April 10 found the senior staff of the Annual vacationing in DuBois as the guests of the Gray Printing Company . . . a newspaper office, luncheon, DuBois High School, and a glimpse of Avalon's 1940 Annual in the making filled a glorious day. AAA held an informal dance in the gym . . . Mr. Smith thrilled Bellevue assembly with one of his fantastic radio dramas . . . and the seniors became conscious that only one more month remained. May Day found the students in full control of the school . . . and what an experience it wasl The second annual school luncheon cli- maxed by the crowning of the May Queen was a huge succes Yrn-mon the Queen ruled over the in . r k meet and pre- sented ribbons to the proud winner. A mile relay was the featured event. The grade school had its share of glory at its music festival . . . The new Annual staff for 1941 was carefully selected and another All-American was in the making. The seniors walked in circles for five days, then at last the exams were over, and mental torture was at an end. The 1940 Annual made its successful debut at the staff's banquet . . . and the entire school accepted the Demo- cracy Editionn as tops. The Iunior-Senior Prom' enade met all expectations. Iune brought forth a tumbling torrent of events . . . Move-Up Day gathered the freshmen into senior high and forced the seniors out into the cold, cold world. Student Council concluded a year f o administration . . . clubs held e i n . under-classmen suffered the woe o ina exams. The seniors solemnly began their last week at A.H.S. Sunday evening they attended Baccalaureate, wore their caps and gowns for the first time, and with sincerity accepted the minister's chal- lenge . . . Class Night starred the seniors as No. 1 comedians . . . A few days later came the grand Hnale of high school days-Commence ment. The Class of 1940 faced the future with hope . . . Democracy was the key to their success and happiness, and they pledged to maintain it at any cost. I H9011 A ..,, V k g? N , Ef f -, 4 A A . X it ! X k Q . ' .ff. ,X 5, 151 - ,, f.,,--- .Cy fad f:P'x.-56.2, ,n :yr Wwu QP Q 55153 E2 . Rl- . I 5M,.. AQ F' v Um 5 V I ' P1 A K 1 X Q + Wk' V Q, P352 1 E - 5, X fig n, f 'X 444 , .ef Q if 1 iii' 5 fa is as , L , X'-WF.. 'Aj 3 'VA Vega' J '. .sgxfw ,Q . me tg N'lL'l ' xv Malay, iii 'Gia 'xv -1 F 5 Y wi-an gr, , V KM K-,r , ' af' A ' Awafkw Hail to Her , , .K Qur Alma Matel Business Directory l Allegheny Trust Company. .... . Avalon Avalon Avalon Avalon Avalon Bank ..... X ..... ..... Grill ..... X ............... Parent-Teafher Association. . Pharmacyp .........,..,. . . Women's dlub ............. 111 100 105 105 105 105 King's Smoke Shop .... Knell's Hardware .... Kschier, L. and Co. ...... . 'Lady Esther Beauty Salon. Lebro Drug Store ........ Logan, Eric B. ..... .... . 1193 Bellevue Savings ahd Trust ........ 101 Lucille's Beauty Shoppe. . . Bellevue Chocolatel Shop ...... . . . 97 Maier's Beauty Shoppe. . . Bellevue Electric S op .... ..... 1 05 Mandl's Bakery Shop ..... Bellevue Market. . l ..... . . . 95 Masonic Hall Barber Shop. Bellevue Pharmacyi ..... ..... 1 04 Mather Iewelry Store ..... Ben Avon Lumber Co.. . . . . 97 Maxon Tire Service. . . . . . . Betcher Funeral H me .... . . . 95 McDonald's Funeral Home Biesel, Clifford E.. ..... ..... 9 5 McClintoch, Glen R.. . . . . . Bishop Shoe Store ..,.... ..... 1 04 McKnown-Carnes Co., Inc. Business Training College. . . ..... 98 McGinnis, Ralph .... . . . . Carrol Motor Com anv. . . ..... 102 Monda, T. A. ..... . . . . . . Central Market. . ........ ..... 1 05 Nichol's Chocolate Shop. . . Cookuhn Tea Room .......... . . . 98 Parker Chevrolet Co.. . . . . Cray Brothers Funkral Home ...... 102 Pinkerton School .... Crescent Studio. . .l ............... 108 Rohrman, George V.. . . Daugherty Funerall Home. . . ..... 108 Royal Typewriter Co.. . Duffs Iron City College. . . . . . 98 Schatzman's. . . . . . . . Emsworth Motor Qo.. . . . . . 96 Shaney, George W.. . . . Eneix, Don ...... .1 . . . ..... 104 Shaw Service Station. . . . . Ferguson, M. ........ ..... 1 05 Siemert's Bakery ..... . Fidelity Trust Co. ........ . . . 99 Suburban Printing Co.. . . Fort Pitt Typewritler Co.. . . ..... 101 Tejan Coal Co. .... . . . . . . Friskhorn's Floral.l ...... ..... 1 02 Thomas Thomas, Ieweler. . Fuerst, Earl D.. . ..... ..... 1 08 Tobin's Dry Goods. . . . . . Gessler, A. ..... . ....... ..... 1 01 University of Pittsburgh. . . Grace Martin's School ..... . . . 98 Volkwein's ........... . . . Gray Printing Co. ........ ..... 1 09 Waldron's Bakery ...... . Herbert's Beauty alon ..... ..... 1 00 Wilkinson Funeral Home. . Hinkel, F. C. and ros... ..... 101 Y. M. C. A. ...... . . . . . Kingscraft ....... . . . ..... 111 Young, Frank N.. . . . l l l l i 1 C -l fl fl 'I I I I l I Palrents and Friends I I Mr. amlIMrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. anclIMrs. l Mr. and I Mrs. Bello I l Mr. andIMrs Mr. and Mrs. Mr. andiMrs Mr. and Mrs. William D. Bevington George W. Braun Max D. Brink G. I. Broclce lerrree Capetan Fred w. Cotton Harry W. Feielr George D. Geier Mrs. Genevieve E. Herrington Mrs. Margaret A. Hope Dr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. ancliMrs I Mr. andIMrs I I Mr. ancl Mrs Mr. anal Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. I I 1. Norman Hunter J. C. Krrrrl'rrrerr Alllert lvl. Kerr Vincent v. Kroen Martin R. Lang Allrerf G. Liddell Warner C. Logan Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Alma C. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Frank C. Metz Metz George B. Moreland Edwin A. Nash R. S. Nelson Iohn P. Nichols G. W. Owens Herman A. Payne Iames I. Reilly Charles G. Roehrig The S.S.S. Club Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. I. P. Smith B. P. Streeter William E. Stumpf William D. Teuteberg I. G. Thompson Charles W. Walliser Phillip Zecher C C I i 1 I I I I H94 IVllh bex! wz'.rhe.r for every .rucce.r.r lo be had To evefjy member of llzzir . . . GRADUATING CLASS HENRY L. BETCHER Funeral Director .llemlzer rj lhe Clam of 1950 Bellevue l Market LINCOLN AT SPRAGUE Llndexl 6100 Clifford E. Beisel COMMERCIAL JOB PRINTER 527 South Home Avenue Avalon, Pa. XVOLIHQ l Men's I Conzplzfnenlw af Association A FRIEND lla Inffaeneejor-Good in Narlh Borouglw' l171e Home of Good Baked Tl1z'ng.r lo Ea! M A N D L ' S 630 California Avenue Llnclen 1504 9.fH v Realllfsiate ls My Business FRANK N. YoUNG Can 1 Be Of Service lo You? Bcllwuc' Pa' Masonic Barber Shop Lincoln and Meade l F1RsT CLASS HAIRCUTTING Czzngralllllalfofw' lo flu' Claw of 1940 i . l uej an Coal 81 Supply Company C AlV1P1ON and Panhandle Coals, NEVILLE and 81 L. COKE 5 Disco, Cord Wood, Cinclers and Slag Yard and Office at Emsworth R. R. Station l Solid Fuelfor Solid Cl7l7Qfl7l'l,, Llnclen 5250 Llnden 5251 l l 6 - - 8 Lljiden 8955 1 Phone Linden 1854 N1Ch0l'S R. W. BRUCE, P 4 1 'la- mm, ' Chocolate Shop INCORPORATED MOtOI' COTHPHH57 Our Own Home Made Candy, BALES AND SERVICE Ice Cream, and Light Lunches Inspection Station No. 118 601 Lincoln Avenue 120 Ohio lfiver Boulevard Emsworlh, Pa. Bellevue, Pa. 1 I l 5 A. W. MCDoNALD a soNs FUNERAL DIRECTORS 4 FUNERAL HOME 529 California Avenue Avalon, Pa. 1 Llnden 4795 I i ll v 96 GIFTS FOR GRADUATION HOMAS 1THOMA Congralulalion.r lo Cla.f.r of 1940 We Are Anxious to Serve You In Your Future Needs HDUSE FURNISHINGS, TooLS, JEWELER CUTLERY, GLASS AND PAINT 5-15 LinCo1h Avenue I 1 511 Lincoln Avenue Upen Fven1ng.r Llnden 2062 Belleyyue 1 L1nden 6500-1 Wve Delfver 1 1 Ben Avon Lumber Co. 1 R. H. DIETERLE, Jlanager 1 LUMBER AND MILL WORK 1 Phone Llndenl 1525 Ben Avon, Pa. 1 1 1 Phone Llnden 2322 Lady Esther Beauty Salon If your Hair l.J' F104 Becoming lo You 771611 You Should be Coming lo UJ 548 California Avenue 1 Avalon, Pa. The Be11evue Chocolate Shop HOME'1V1ADE CANDIES LUNCIIES SANDWICHES 567 Lincoln Avenue Bellevue, Pa Llnden 478-1 C fnfiz f7fl.l7I6I'lfJ' Qf A FRIEND 97 B l l fl School wilh a Urea! Paw! I and a Growing Fulure l 1 University of Pittsburgh ADDRESS THE REGISTRAR b Speciali.rl.r in Grace Xllarfinfr School SECRETARIAL l TRAINING 'fd School Di.rcriminale,' Secrehzrial for Young Wolrzen 17th 8I18th Floors-Keenan Building Pittsburgh, PA. GRACE MARTIN CORNELIUS, Pr 1'fz cipal ATlantic 6509, 6510 Ifnrollmenl open lo Young uulllflfll of Upper Huh' Ranking Only THE PINKERTON SCHOOL Summer Session, Iuly 8 to August 16 Fall Term, September 16 Professional Bldg., 429 Penn Ave. ATlantic 0414 A CENTURY OF PROGRESS B - C uslness For Baller Training lfnler Duff'.r Training College . . 3 Co-educational-A Modern Business School for Ambitious 424 Duqueene Way Pittsburgh, Pa. High School Graduates 3 A-I-laude 4875-6 Fulton Building Pittsburgh, Pa. l l l Cooliuhn Tea Room , 560 Lincoln Avenue ' Bellevue, Pa. LUNCIIEON TEA DINNER ' Special Parliea' Deliciouf Home Cooking l Linden 0764 Ralph McGinnis, Druggist Two STORES 2 California Avenue . 550 California Avenue Avalon, Pa. Phone Llnden 2170 Phone Llnden 5625 Prescriptions Have the Right-of-Way In These Stores W e Deliver . ll S 98 ft T I I K . 5 I . Q 4 XJ, i ' E'- FATHE Pl' Uhli ations How often :lo you meciitate on time future of your elxilxiren? Not for tomorrow or next weelz, but five, ten or twenty years from now. You of course, want to mio every- possible to maize their lives secure. A trust funci can tae a lauiwarlz for your elmilmiren in time years almeami. We should like to tall! witia you about our services as trustee of suctx a funci. FIDELITYTRUSTQCOMPANY 34l-343 FOURTH AVE. PITTSBURGH Nember Federal 'ieposil Insurance Corporation 99 I I I I I . . Maxon Tlre SSFVICC Yzlur AfYEI1l1hl10l'l100d Slalfon General ITires-Willarcl Batteries 01 California Avenue orth Side, Pittsburgh Cdl Jfaxon for Jclz'0n Llnden 5224 I Herl3ert's Beauty Shop 155 Laurel Avenue Ben Avon Llnden 1625 I I I I I I S BURBAN P INTING C MPANY I LInden 7200 I PRINTIERS . . . PUBLISHERS I 554 Lincoln Avenue I Bellevue, Pa. 1 On the Broad Highway of Life you can accumu- late either Debts or Dol- lars. The one means future misery-the other future joy. AVALGN B A N K I I Jlemlzer Federal Depowil Inlruranre Corp. I I I M U S I C M l I t t cl A ' ' ' ' , Popular andug Tldllrrj iizrnd ani-Q51-Tlizstra Music, C on-qra!u!al10n'r C lamr of Choir and Chorus Music, Phonugraph Records, Player Piano Rolls, Re4airing of Musical Instruments. . Distributors for KING Band Instruments GIBSON String Instruments HEXCELSIORH Piano Accordions Conveixient Terms of Purchase Arranged I Mail Orders Solicited VQDLKWEINS ATlnntic 1704 632 Liberty venue Pittsburgh, Ps. I Royal Typewriter Co. 204 Koppers Building ATlantic 9650 ELLIOTT Donna, D1'.rlr1'r! Jlgr. I I I I I1oo1l . A. GESSLER King S Smoke Shop J Ph H I mn UHU 4 Ill cn JI Bellevue, Pa. HEMSTITCHING ,1,,f,,,-1, DRY GoonS, NoT1oNS and A. G. SPALDING AND BROS. , xN1EN S FURNISIIING Goons Golf and Tennis , S, , aim Lincoln Avenue cw0llgl't1llll!l1!1.0I'1J' CLASS I9-10 YOUR NEIGHBOR Parker Chevrolet IVl1c1'r 1 l'l'CI14f .Uvelw 1 1'fmaf U fiml HW1 I'!It'1l' Bellevue Savings 81 Trust Company ,Ilt'lIIf't'l' l m'f'l'f1f l,t'lUU.I'l-f 1lI.U'Hl'11II1't' L'n1',1mf'i1l1'w1 ROYAL PoRT,xBl.1-2 VFYPEVVRITERS AS Low AS 351.00 Dowx You CZll1iL'ilSii-Y oivn the new HTFOLICII Control Q 0 l?PORATED N ' Royal int-St ot tin-i home! Slzc t-vpn.-writers. W f,. VUHIC 111 0111.11 am flllf lil. R fQN 7 Oygxerf Deuevusfpa' UNni5nwoonS, CoRoN,xS ANU R1cmxc:'1'oNS Too! Fort Pitt Typewriter Co. ti-H Liberty Avenue ATlantic 8520 1110111 I I 1 Cray Brothers Company L FUNERAL HOME I 460 Lincoln Avenue Bellevue, Pa. 1 W. C. ALLISON, Jlanager Llnden 2441 1 1 I Phones: Llnden 6400-6401 Mo1roR coMPANY MORGAN 1 FORDS Cleaners and Dyers MERCURY? L1NCOLN,ZEPHYRS MODERN COLD STORAGE S'Jf we All 471 akef cuff Over 30 Years zj Prompi Service 7221 fchurch Avenue Ben Avon, Pa. RUGS AND UPHOLSTERY Llnden 6355 Llnden 7116 CLEANED 3941 galifornia Ave. Pittsburgh, Pa. Meade 81 Monroe Aves. Bellevue, pa. I I I Shaw Service 5070 Saving By Recapping ERIC B. LOGAN REAL ESTATE , and I our Smooth Tires 1 INSURANCE E 6500 Brighton Road Avalon, Pa. 5 Ben Avon' Pa' Gradzzale rj Clam of 1910 I I I II'RISHKORN'S FLoWERs 1 CAREFULLY SELECTED-ARTISTICALLY ARRANGED I PROPERLY DELIVERED 605 Lincoln Avenue Bellevue, Pa. Llnclen 4724 I Jlember Florzlflfr Yklqqraplz Delively 11J'J'0L'l-dfl.0ll I I I I 1 1110211 1V1A1ER'S Hairdressens 1 7115 Church Avenue Ben Avon, Pa. Phone L1nden 3225 TGBIN'S Ear Friendly Service LADIES AND CHILDREN,S DRESSES-PLAY SUITS-ANKLETS GRADUATION GIFTS AND GRI-:ETING CARDS LIBRARY or BETTER BOOKS 610 California Avenue Llnden 1172 Avalon, Pa. 1 I. M. Ferguson BUS SERVICE Llndela 4445-1 Ben Avdn Heights FRANK SIEMERT, Proprielor Avalon Pastry Shop 516 California Avenue Avalon, Pa. Home Address 201 Fisk Ave. Llnden 5422-R 1 Congralzllalfonf I0 lhe Claw' of 1940 Ava1on Parent-Teacher 1 Association Bellevue Electric and Radio Company Salem-vSe1'vz'ce Everytl1in1 E1ectrica1 Complete Stock Eperatic, Classical and Popular Records La!e.rl Hecordingtr VlCTOR7COLPMBIA7DECCA 527 Lincoln Avenue Llnden 6660 ' Open EL'EI1l.llgJ Central Market MEATS, GROCERIES AND PRODUCE No. 14 California Avenue L1nclen 6504 Avalon, Pa. 1 1110311 I G. A .IA . Pine Claw Ringx Commencement Club I Pine Inviiafiona' Hi-If ana' Tri Hi-Y Pina' Dzlolomaa' I I I I I I I I I I I I DO E EIX Union Trust Building PITTSBURGH, PA. ATlantic 0584 flledqla' Capa' and Guwm' Band Unzformf Bell W. H., ue Pharmacy BISHQPS BECK, IR., IJl'0,0l'l.610l' Troplvier Choir Robex i . I I COMPLETE SHOE STORE B71 Lincoln Avenue fl' ' Bellevue .109 Lmcoln Avenue LI nden 2546 Llnden 0759 Bellevue Prescriptiqlns Compounclecl Accurately Open L't'6l1l.I1.I1J' I I I I I II104II 1 George V. lRohrman The Bef! T l1t'ng.r Io Ea! l CLOVER FARM STORE Avalonl, Pa. Conrzplffnenlw of Lucille's Beauty Shoppe LInden:2970 1 l Waldron Sons For Better Ice Cream and 1 Cold Cuts I5aK'ellJ f U Schatzman's HOME-KRAFT BREAD FINE CAKES NND PASTRIES Dairy Store 628 California Avenue l Avalon, Pa. Ohio River Boulevard 1 Avalon Linden 8945 1 l 1 1 Buy1At T. A. MCDNDA'S For Yozul Healllz DAILY FREsH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES Free Delfvely Llnden 4522 620 Califorllia Avenue AV8lOll, Pa. 1 'N-1--4' The Avalon Woman's Club C0n1pl1'1i1enl.r qf AVALON GRILL 618 Califorlllia Avenue Avalon Pharmacy Il Servew You High! IOHN G. CAMPBELL, Prupr1'c'lnr Llnden 8959 606 California Avenue l 1 1Ve Deliver 1 l 110511 4., D. W. SEVILLE, M. D. I 1 4 K ! Complimenlw of A FRIEND Pt. L. JARRETT . BURGESS Iames W. Stirling, M. D. 7 P DR. PAUL G. COOPER ! Dr. Paul Donaldson Y P w P Complimenbf of : A FRIEND ohn S. Witherspoon, M.D. N. Mathieson, D.D.S. l Robert L. Sutton, M. D. I I r Dr. William A. McClellan v W Complinzenlw of A FRIEND L 5 l I106B W. S. Nettrour, M. D. K. E. Leonard, D.D.S. C0m,0lz'rrlenl.r of l S. Kelso, M.D. A FRIEND l Joseph E. Balclridge, D.D.S. C0mplinzenl.r of A FRIEND I. W. G3l.lS, D.D.S. Dr. Paul S. Templeton DENTIST Complimenbr of James M. Mullen, D.D.S A FRIEND l Conzplinlzenlf of . Dr. Iames M. Campbell A FRIEND lI107Il I I I I I Edward T. Daugherty Lebro Drug Store X FUNERAL HOME 501 Lincoln Avenue Bellevue, Pa. CUT RATE H Phone Llnden lam Pl'L'JL'l'l1l7!l.l7HJ Filled wilh Scruliny 566 I4lllC0lI'l Avenue Bellevue, Pa. Llnclen 3000 L'l1pg,j,,l1Jel,',,0,1,, 1 I Crescent Studio Ph010,,f.1,,1W.f.f0f Avalon High School Annual Spe l-,' H ff. ,',,, U fn High Sdlhool and College Annuals Latrobe, Pa. Phone 274 Cvnzplfnzml-r lo Cla.r.r Qf 19447 from GLENN R. MCCLINTOCK 81 COMPANY REERACTORIES I I WONJERTONE . LA BELLA . ARTONE VIOllIN . CELLO . BASS STRINGS ' Atlantic 5756 l l L. Kschler 81 Co. lmporlenr :-: Jlakfl-.r VIOLINS , CELLOS . VIOLAS . BAssEs FLUTESI. CLARINETS . TRUMPETS llVlAIL ORDERS . REPAIRS cltillljlflhlllfllf-V rj D. Paul Wilkinson FUNERAL HOME 214-16 Investment Bldg. 259 Fourth Ave. Avalon Pittsburgh, Pa. I . Phone: Shop CEdar 5530 Res. Llnden 5885 1l'.I'fI.lP1t1It'.I' f.llIL't'lj.!l,ly Ufvm Nelghllorigzll Friends Gelo. W. Shaney PLUMBING and HEATING ll7iler'e Service l.J'L1 Habff' lAll Work Guaranteed H27 Pennsivlvania Ave. Pittsburgh, Pa. Earl D. Fuerst Llnden 5895 For a 1'?'ee Home Trial :M THE 1940 HOOVER COLOR CLEANING ENSEMBLE The IIOOVER 15ea1.f aw 1't.rweep.r, a.r It clean.r , UYEARS AHEADU I I I I I IIIOSII I i 9-'f f' ,YF X it l - , if x X! xl 1 I I Eixhei .i'fQ,4y'Qf':' ' ' A 'J' IJIES fha! .rlfr menfr .roul,r -- IFJ afwaye in perz'od.r of exeflenzenl fha! men eflahlzlrh realfun- danzenfalf -- of l'l'L'6'I'J' IUIIIIIIK lhemofelvelr a.r wafer- fafl.f, no! fn .rlagnanl pool.r. Tho.re daygr fy' , f6 were no! lhe molr! eongforlahle. People fowl lhefr weallh, fhe eagqzf Ienor of lhdrformer do-W, even lhefr lfveer. Buffronz !ho.re elaylr came lhe f'ee.r!ahlz'Jhnze1zl of man'.r z'nheren! rzlqhl Io hzlr own liherfy, hzlr own po,nre.rJ'iolz.r, lhe mph! lo proleelfon 11-oaz'n.rl J'6l:fd0l7l lo lhe Slafe. Theure dayf of 1940 are no! lhe lIl0J'f eomforlahfe. Now, aw lhefz, the worlo' 115' In afermenl. 1311! fha! .mme common .fehgre which a.r.re1'led Ibrelf In lhobre dd-llJ', will lllljllllll elargfy f0dL1.lj,J' lrouhlerf walefar. IV e welcome Zhe challenge of fha! denzamzf I! nzafcw for belief' L'VUl11jH7l.l1tI7, from governmenl lo ,l7l'l.l1flll'ZlIj. T he Gray Primfihg Company DuBoi.f, Pehn.rylvanz'a I'2u'lor1'e,r al Duliozlr and Falk Creek H109 H M101 This book is bound in a KINGSCRAFT COVER fllanufaclzxred hy The Kingsport Press Incorpodnted A Kingsport, Tennessee Complimenhr Qf Producdnr of FINE COVERS FOR ALL PURPOSES ' ATlantic 6555 Allegheny usf CO- McKoWn-Carnes Co. 415 Federal Street W Pittsburgh, Pa. Dz'.flrz'l1ufor.r of MEMBER FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM School Sgliilplliisirwllidow Shades 1 C oo urniture and Sporting Goods Federal Depowil Inndrance Corporalion 907 Penn Avenue 1 Pittsburgh, Pa. Appreciation . . . HE STAFF of the nineteen hundred and forty Avalon Annual wishes totexpress its sincere appreciation to those people with- out whose willing cooperation the present volume could not have been pulilished. We appreciate the fine assistance and interest which the entirk faculty and student body have given to the preparation of the Annual.1 We are especially grateful to Mr. Donald L. Young, of the Pontiac Engraving Company, to Mr. Elmer Deglau, of the Crescent Studio, and to Mr. Harold T. Gray, of the Gray Printing Company, whose helpful advice was of inestimable aid in the pub- lishing of this, the eighteenth volume of the Avalon Annual. 1111111 I I 1940 Avalon Annual STAFF ORGANIZATION I EDITOR ......................................... Gladys Nichols II1.r.rI'.rlanIJ'.. .Virginia Thompson, Robert Sprague, Iune lVlcGary I BUSINESS MANAGER ............................. Charles Liddell ADVIISER ............ .... H elen G. Whieldon LITIIRARY EDITOR ..... ..... L enore Nelson I PIIOTOGRAPII EDITOR .............................. Olive Stumpf lJ.f.rI1flanl.r. .Audrey Liebold, Donald Cotton, Iohn Salzer, Ianet I , Kerr, Darl Laih SALIIJSMEN. .Philip Hampe, Grace Brink, May Owens, Nlargarel Kerr, I Bob Smith, Francis Gelzheiser, Johanna Capetan, Iune I Shook, Marie Brooke, Iames Workman CIRQULATION MANAGER ..... . . ................ Ruth Roehrig ,I1.r.rI',rlan! ............ ................ .... I u ne Shook ARTISTS. . .Francis Gelzheiser, Iva Nlurphy, Therese Nash, Edmund I I I I Tate TYPISTS. . .Virginia Payne, Iva Murphy, Ruth Hackbarth, Elizabeth ' Stiff I Qwinlsamva 4 llI6f7lb6l' Q EST 92I6 I 4 fSAssocIvAWl I I I I , ,'-V: T' - fi fx .41 1 1 : ....4a.,y Z-' - . l T' v , x H 1' 'L ' A fi -I-,i4'fv-'? 'JT ,f ' x .5 :UW ,..'. Ar .LQ ,T -4-5' A wg, , ,IL 4, ,1 'Qi , fi - if ,:u 4, .JF ,. ,..., A . .,,., ,U , fix 4, 1, ,. 4 'U . S.- QQLQV 4 Z .. L 2 415' .' J., 1 zjrpqu, . 3345. Q. -tn .IAA i . F 5 iwj, ,',. 1 -. U? 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