Avalon High School - Annual Yearbook (Avalon, PA)

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t 'Ir ir DEDICATED T0 MR. S. TODD PERLEN

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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.

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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'