.1-Qi' TAKE A HOPTY If WITH THE AVALON ANNUAL Z, PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLAEE v OF AVALON HIGH SCHOOL VOLUME XXVI Ii I 1-Six? M 1 I A Aw Nx AVALON PITTSB URGH 2, PENNSYLVANIA mm I A xX X AX of THE A ALC off for year. McCarthy, D. Hamm. The planners. The cause of it all if A N N J f BUSINESS MANAGER: ROY FITZPATRICK Tickets for first game. Left to right: M. Laux, E. Perley, E. DuKaich, M. Platt, R. Brant, E. Zdinak, B. Wolcott, E. Peden, G. Shilling, AI. Haley, R. Potts, E. Cohen, J. Marsh, -I. Vogel, M. Kimmick Miss Carden bids welcome. Left to right: Miss Fuchs, Miss Carden Mrs. Leonard, Mr. Greig. Opening assembly. ,S ff, ge DEDICATED TO THE YCDUTH QE 1948 'YOUTH is a living testimonial to the most sparkling years of life. It is then that ambition and driving power are at their height. Indeed, youth in itself with all the frivolities and whims which accompany it is a blessing unequaled. These young years are so full, so empty, so bright, so heartless. The unexpected flashes of thought, the corner gangs, the drugstore cowboys, the Gibson Girl hairdoes, the hopties, the local slang4all that intricate jumble which spell out the adolescent years. 'Yet woven through it all are the strict ways of thinking which remain unchangeable even though the outward trends and fashions change from year to year. To capture and retain the intoxicating mood of youth has become the goal of the '48 Annual. Thus the senior class and all those associated with this publication have dedicated their yearbook to the youth of 1948. N 5,5 .. - if VN de ff HE HOPTT CAR has long had tts place m the vocabulary of Avalonnes To the Class of 1948 tt seemed only natural to use the Hopty Car as the rnedrurn by whrch to present a year at Avalon Hrgh The adrmntstratlon IS the wor mg rnecharnsm always eeprng the auto an good runnmg condttton Wlth the steady hands o the aculty at the wheel the Hopty Car travels to the semor lt e thetr orrnal portrarts and everyday h e Then he toots at the underclassrnen as he heads or the actzvmes ournahsrn organtzatrons clubs dramatzcs musrc and junror htgh wave as the Hopty Car rolls past Sports come next on hrs mnerary He wttnesses the drama o the football yield and bas etball court before talqmg a detour behmd the school to watch the gtrls prove thelr hoc ey prowess To urnd up the journey the Wopty Car drops mto the vartous buszness estabhshrnents wtthout whose nancral support the pubhcauon o the yearboo would be rrnpossrble Front rtght 1s the avorrte Avalon posmon although rom any seat there 1s rnuch to be observed So ellows grrls men women prle tn or the hopty o the year through Avalon Hzgh School DM,N5rRArl0N W x El A X Q7 ,X . ' 1 9 Q cj X :rx li' U 1 X! ff l 1 of o , r . f f f ,X!,QMqUv Z ,f . 7 H . ' f f , ' fn 'f ' f. f fi e f k A s D s . f r .s f r J, , . a , gg. r f J, , 1 9 :uc ll A Xt, C j c X Xm QUR LEFT The longfawaited junior class rings. Left to 1ighr: M. Thomas, T. Kuriger, E. Woodiill, E. Hood, J. Hahn, S, Baird, L. Vogel, J. Kier, D. Young, T. Rupert, Mrs. Parks, J. Brink, B. Williams. Seniors get the new look. The famous sophomore rhythm band. Left to right: P. Puglisci, A. Revel, j. Holcomb A. Barbarine, Wadlow, D. Martin, R. Steck D. Treadway, R. Frelke, C. Voltz. Freshmen get religion. Eighth grade library period. Left to right: G. Sullivan, R. Frenz, B. Beran. D. Tobin, L. Riener, A. Hay, A. Nash. Seventh graders face dental examination. 612539 X CHARLES A. EVANS A D M I I S CAPABLE, understanding, active-these adjectives scarcely began to describe Charles A. Evans, Superintendent of Avalon Schools. Hard work and excellent ability merited this high office for him. Mr. Evans' desk was always covered with papers and records demanding his attention, All extra curricular activities had to have his stamp of approval. Interviews required much of his time, but after a talk with this sympathetic man, each student left the office with a brighter outlook. Because of Mr. Evans' modern thinking and with the cooperation of the American Automobile Association, Avalon High School has incorporated a course in driving instruction. Hunting stories told in that slow, easy drawl were a verbal landmark of Mr. Evans. He always found time for a chuckle over these. Wheii school was over, it did not mean that Mr. Evans' time was his own. In the evenings, he still expended a great deal of energy on public spirited activities. The newlyfreorganized P.T.A. made big demands on his leisure. Mr. Evans also was the president of the BellevuefAvalon Kiwanis, MR. CHARLES A. EVANS Superintendent RATI AVALON High School has truly prospered under the sincere interests of John C. Weichel, principal. All through the year, Mr. Weichel's dreams and high ideals affected the students by guiding them in the right paths. Sponsoring student council, presiding over assemblies, teaching a class in problems of democracy, faculty manager of athleticsfthese were but a few ofthe duties that kept him busy from morning until night. His just and fair attitude toward the students was recognized and appreciated throughout the high school. MR. JOHN C. WEICHEL Principal JOHN C. WEICHEL Students, alumni, and parents constantly filled his office seeking advice and information. Civicfminded, Mr. Weichel had a full schedule of meetings and conferences covering many different Helds. A member of both the national and state educational associations, the Pennsylvania Association of Secondary Schools, the BellevuefAvalon Kiwanis, Post 4116 of the American Legion, and the session of the United Presbyterian Church were but some of his extrafcurricular activities. No matter how hurried he was, Mr, Weichel always had a warm hello for every student. BOARD OF EDUCATION A . A. THoMsoN Pvesident MASTER MECHANICS OF THE AVALON SCHOOLS C. D. Gimy M. W, DAUsENsPEcic ViC8'P7C5idCHf Treasurer E. E. WARRINER W. D. TEUTEBERG H. L. BETCHER W. J. ROBINSON 10 WITHOUT the Board of Education, there would have been no hopty through Avalon High. Due to the untiring efforts of the seven schoolboard members, the overall plan was prepared for the multiple phases of school life. Mr. Andrew A. Thomson was the newly elected president while Mr. Charles D. Gray acted as vice f president. Mr. M. W. Daubenspeck, the oldest member in years of service, as treasurer was responsible for the funds and appropriations. Mr. Clark P. Dils served as secretary. Each member was active on at least one committee, frequently on several. Mr. Elmer C. Warriner was chairman of both the athletic and property committees. Taxes and linances were handled by Mr. William D. Teuteberg's committee. Mr. Daubenspeck guided the personnel committee. Last November two new members were elected: Mr. Henry L. Betcher and Mr. William J. Robinson. Mr. Robinson proved his worth by heading the insurance committee while Mr. Betcher devoted his attention to four different committees. These men prepared a varied itinerary as well as ascertaining that the Hopty Car was in prime condition for his tour through Avalon High. Can't be that vve're losing. Left to right: S. Hart, N, Armstrong, M. Jacobs. AI. Feshenfeld, B. Peden KEEPS THE WHEELS GREASED LWAYS ready to go right along with the students in the Hopty Car on all matters of importance was the Avalon faculty. Excellent drivers, they were prompt to guide the school over the frequent rough spots encountered along the road of learning. Junior and senior English were favorites because of Miss Carden's capable teaching. She never tired of reading poetry aloud and even made Hamlet and Macheth exceedingly understandable. Her deft hand was seen in the properties and presentation of all the class plays. Miss Hoover's eighth and ninth grade English laid a firm foundation for senior high. It was in her room that the students learned the diagramming of sentences. Besides teach' ing public speaking to the juniors, she sponsor- ed the Tratfalonette, the junior high paper. Latin and French came easily when Miss Daryman taught them. Her dry humor was a definite asset to the classes. The 'Travalon flourished under her sponsorship. Not only a foreign language whiz, she did her bit for ninth grade social studies, too. History and English students of the seventh and tenth grades were fascinated this year hy their new teacher Miss Fuchs. An expert on these academic subjects, she was also a talented dramatist and coached the junior entertainment play and sponsored iunior high drainatics. STELLA L. CARDEN Eva Hooviwa A B U. of Richmond B.S.--U, of Pittsburgh English English, Speech lam' DARi's1AN BEATRICE Fucns AB. V Grove City College A.B.- 'Thiel College Languages English, Social Studies Miss Austen was one person who really Harlan G. WHIELDON A.B.4Connecticut,Westminster M.A.-U. of Pittsburgh Social Studies jorm C. Weici-u2L B.S.-Geneva M. Ed.-U. of Pittsburgh Social Studies joi-IN L. Loomw B.S.-Bucknell University M.S.inEd.-Bucknell University Social Studies IRENE H. Ausren A.B.-U, of Pittsburgh Geography, Social Studies Miss Whieldon kept her sophomore world history and eighth grade social study classes busy with terms and projects. She spent many hours after school on her pet the Annual and also helped with the junior prom. Mr. Loghry conducted lively classes in American history, P. D., and sociology. He spent much time during football season coaching the team, and they rewarded i'Coach by winning the North Boroughs' trophy. Sponsorship of HifY was just one of his sidelines. 12 X FACULTY SIX ADDED TO TEACHING STAFF As principal, Mr. Weichel could be counted upon to be present at all functions. However, he found time between his duties to teach a class of P. D. and sociology. He helped out around the football Held and took over assemblies. knew her geography and taught interesting classes in this and social studies. Students gained a thorough knowledge of all countries. Her travel club was one of the most popular in junior high. Mr. Dennison's warm smile made him a hit in his gym and hygiene classes. Denny had plenty of coaching ability, the proof of which was our winning basketball team, the pride and joy of Avalon. In the halls during report period, he kept everyone on the move. Mrs. Zook wanted her students to have a foundation for all sports. Her gym and hygiene classes were beneficial, Although she was busy with office duties, she saved plenty of time to sponsor G. A. A., cheerf leaders and majorettes. Miss Price made sure her junior high pupils had a thorough working knowledge of arithmetic and algebra. Although Miss Price was busy as president of the Avalon teachers' association, she sponsored junior high student council. From algebra to trig, Mr. Wertacnik knew his math. Never did a difficult problem daunt him. As coach of the junior high basketball team, Werty consumed his share of oranges. His favorite topic of conversation was dogs, on which he was an expert. lnfringing on Sir Echo. Left to right: J. Fitzpatrick, Ranta, D. Karthauser, P. McGinnis. Q . :ia A .,, Y l ift' 4- 2 ' W ' ii ' f HARRY A. DENNISON Mmijoizis L. Zooic A.B.- Allegheny B.S.- U. of Pittsburgh M. Ed.fPenn State Physical Education, Hygiene Physical Education, Hygiene IDA M, Piuct j, j. WERTACNIK B.S.WU. of Pittsburgh B.S.-Dickinson College Lm. Mf-U. of Pittsburgh Mathematics liuzNE M Pmucs Wn.u,-in Nici-ion. B S U of Pittsburgh B.S.-U. of Pittsburgh Commercial M.E.-U. of Pittsburgh Commercial Mrs. Park made shorthand and typing classes seem easy. Sponsoring a busy Pen and Key Club kept her always on the go. Her keyword was efliciency and running off a few tests for someone was just part of a day's work. Coming to Avalon in October, Mr. Nichols, with his head for business manage' ment, got off to a good start by taking over A ticket and supervising ticket selling at the home games. He taught sales, commercial math and junior business training. Whenever there was a problem, Miss Hamill could be counted on to have a helpful solution. In proof of this, Miss FLORENCE M. HAHILL PEARL N. ROEDELL U of Ohio - A.B.-Syracuse, Cornell Dean of Girls Librarian Art 14 PUMPS FUEL FOR THINK Hamill this year became the dean of girls. Her main job was the library, but she also sponsored sophomore YfTeens. Mrs. Roedell passed on her knowledge of art to many promising students. Her eye for color and balance of design made her a valuable asset to the art department. Mrs. Roedell's Christmas windows were anticipated year after year. Mr. McCleary was much in demand for manual training, general science and driving. His jokes were unequaled. When he per. formed experiments for his popular junior science club, he again demonstrated his scientific skill. SAMUEL B. MCCLEARY MARION T JONES B.S.-Bethany College B.S.?C3IH2g16 Tech Mgnugl Tmmmg M.A.-Carnegie Tech Home Econormcs IG INTO THE STUDENTS With the help of Miss Jones' expert hands, junior and senior girls alike produced well tailored clothes. She also taught cooking to the feminine members of the junior high. Exceedingly popular was her homefmaking club. Another new member of the Avalon faculty, Miss Hood opened an intricate world to tenth graders with her biology classes. English was her second subject. At the end of the first semester, Mr. Groves arrived to relieve Miss Hood. Undaunted by the stress and strain of A.H.S., he took over the biology, general science and English classes. BETTY L. HOOD Hmuu' B.-xiao B S Bethany College B.S.--Westminster Biology, English M.S.-Penn State Sciences 1. sq? Hows the halance. chemists? Left ro right: V. Sandberg. S. McBride, R. Culver, ld, Barefoot. G. Seirnert. Eighth graders work on westward expansion. Left to right: P, Fisher, R. Sealhurst, R. Sorg, j. O'Conner, R. Franz, P. Forsythe. Artists in action. Left to nghz: M. Wadloxx', M. johnson, Wheeler, D. Cook. FLORENCE S. LEONARD R.N.-Allegheny General HAROLD W. Giulio B.M.-Otterbein College B.M.E.-Otterbein College M.Mf Cincinnati Conservatory M.M.-University of Cincinnati Music MARGARET E. MILLER Secretary to Superintendent Four o'clock pick-up. Left to right: Miss Daryman, Mr. Wertacnik, Miss Hood, Mr. Nicholl, Miss Hamill, Miss Hoover. FACULTY ENJoYs HOPTY'S Arsmcs Mr. Baird conducted interesting chemistry, physics and general science classes. After school he could be found with his main activity interest, the camera club. One of his principle ambitions was to edit a book of his many jokes. Although quite a few Avalon boys feigned sickness for a glimpse of Mrs. Leonard, their ills soon disappeared at the sight of her. Not only a capable nurse, but also she showed versatility by sponsoring a successful senior YfTeen club. A new member of our faculty, Mr. Greig brought out the band in full splendor for the first football game. Thanks to him, unknown musical talent was discovered at the Christmas chorus concert, thereby arousing keen interest in the spring concert. In july Miss Miller capably took over her ofhce duties as Mr. Evans' secretary. Although she was forever rushed, she was never without a smile and would lend a sympathetic ear to the woe of a distressed student. This was the Avalon high school faculty, every one a very human understanding person. And though the Hopty Car will not be here next year, the faculty will be here for years to come helping students along the road to success. 16 THE PROM ....... HOPTY SHINES UP Arriving. The grand march. Left to 'rightz G. Stombaugh, B. Davis, B. Laib, S. Fitzpatrick, Left to rlghtz B. Robertson, R, Fitzpatrick, Roth, W. Mazura, S. Downing, A. Linn. J. Fitzpatrick, E. Miller, Mrs. Evans, Mr. Evans. The last minute preparation. Patience, 'twont he long. Left to right: C. Smith, G. Shrewsbury, R. Schlarp, P. Carnpney, First row, left to right: J. O'Connel1. T. Stewart, T. Dominytus L. Laux Miss Carden, R. Potts, S. McBride, N. Lees, M. Disher. 1. Rowland, Ed. Waldron. , Second row, left to right: B. Lailn, J. Kochenhach, B. Saliadln Smooth music. Moments like this. - - - O I Q u 5 4 STUDE FLORENCE M. HAMILL Cofsponsov JOHN C. WE1cHEL Cofsponsor Buying flowers for the sick. Left to right: K. Oakley, J. Brink, R. Fitzpatrick, K. Baldridge, C. Fry, E. Gerber, B. Laib. Discussing plans and problems. Left to right: D. Martin, D. Tredway, L. Moss, H. Stewart, 5. Ramsey, G. Siemert. CCDU CIL F DEMOCRACY OFFICERS President .... GERRA MAE SHRIVNSBURY VicefPresident ....,,, CHARLES PAULEY Secretary ..,. . .. .NANCY ARMSTIKONG Treasurer .... ..... T OM DOMVILLE government by the students for the beneht of all was the worthy aim of the Avalon High School Student Council. Early in the year Gerra Mae Shrewsbury became president, Charles Pauley was chosen vicefpresident, and Nancy Armstrong and Tom Domville were elected secretary and treasurer respectively. Mr. Weichel and Miss Hamill together served as faculty sponsors. Seven boys and five girls held otlice during the entire year. They were Kitty Baldridge, Carolyn Fry. Sylvia Ramsey, Cerra Mae Shrewsbury, Nancy Armstrong, john Brink, Tom Domville, Bob Laib, Dick Martin, Leo Moss, Charles Pauley and Guenther Siemert. At the beginning of the second semester, it was necessary to hold some elections because several representatives had failed to maintain the C average required for membership eligibility. This year the council inaugurated a new policy for assembly programs. Before each Leaders of the school. Left to right: N. Armstrong, secretary T. Domville t1easu1e1 C. Shrewsbury. presidentg C. Pauley, wcefpvesid nr program was presented it had to be approved by a joint committee of faculty and council representatives. Furthermore the council arranged a schedule for assembly programs so that each club and homeroom would have an opportunity to present a program. Lecturers and radio programs seemed to have been unusually popular during the year. The ill were not forgotten in the maze of the problems of governmental affairs the council faced. A committee was organized to be responsible for cheering up the bedfast students, teachers and friends. Flowers were sent to these misfortunates. Programs for all the home football games were supplied and sold by members of student council. The Hopty Car was much more dignified than usual when he left the executive halls of student government, Here he had seen displayed an example of real democracy- the tie between student and faculty, home and school. OFFICERS Starting the seniors rolling. SENIOR CLASS C. Pauley, uicwpresident. SURVIVES FOUR YEARS OF EDUCATlON'S JERKS AND JOLTS A gayffaced group of boys and girls piled into the Hopty Car parked out in front of the auditorium. Though faces were gay, hearts were not because they were just leaving the commencement exercises. Yes, these members of the class of '48 laughed and joked, but in their hearts lay a certain sadness, for this was their last time together. In each mind passed the accomplishments of the class. The sophomore party hadbeen called the Penny Fair. What fun the junior entertainment had been. In the spring 'lPlane Crazy had toped off the junior year with earfsplitting applause. Finally the car's occupants reviewed their senior year. The play, A Date With Judy, was said to have been the best high school production ever seen. Exams, the prom, movefup day, the class picnic, baccalaureate and class night all passed in rapid succession. Then Enally tonight, feeling very strange in caps and gowns, the seniors had participated in their commencement exercises. After having been addressed by their own class' mates and having received their diplomas and congratulations, here they were jogging down the boulevard. But when Hopty's headlights pointed their beams into the future, the members of the class of '48 straightened and confidently directed their eyes straight ahead. Left to fight: P. Campney, secretary R Fitzpatrick, presidentg Clarke, Measurer UUTSTA DI G SENIGRS PEGGY CAMPNEY' --Pen and Key president, Y f Teen calwinet, Annual photo, senior secretary, junior play. BETTY Lou ROBEIKTSON -'Travalon literary, Annual photo, G. A. A. officer, YfTeen cabinet, junior and senior plays. MARY LOUISE BAREFOOT Travalon circuf lation manager, G. A. A., Annual literary, A ticket, girls' sports. GERRA MAE Sniuiwsrsuiav - Student Council president, inajorette, G. A. A., Annual, girls' sports. GLADYS STOMBAUG1-i7Y -F6611 president, majorette, football queen, Annual typist. TOM STEWART Football, stage crew lwasketldall captain, baseball. WALTE1: lV1.-XZURA -HifY officer, sophof more and junior president, stage crew manager, football. CHAIQLES BEL'E11x1AN Football manager, lwasketlwall, projection crew, iunior play, Annual salesman. BILL VJOLCOTTW HifY president, Annual salesman, junior and senior plays, Travalon. jim CLAIRKE -Annual salesman, stage crew, junior and senior class treasurer, footlvall captain. T STEWART P. CZAMPNVX VJ, Mazuu ll. L. Roinkrsos Q liiummx M L BAREFOOT XV. VVVOLCOTT G. M. Sylsxirxxsnrkx ll. CLARKE' Qiowa-xii 1355. SENIOR CLASS ANDERSON, SIDNEY JOHN'ShiV61'lHg Sid never wore a coat. Mechanics and hopties were his forte. BAREFOOT, MARY LOUIsEfVersatile Bare' foot excelled in G.A.A., Annual, A Ticket, Travalon and sports. BAUMAN, GLENN WILLARD-Stoney was a scream in class and out. In art, originality was his motto. BEATTY, ROBERT ALsToN-Next to raising rabbits, Sam liked to tinker in the chemistry lab. BERG, DAVID TOEERG-Associated with his . Studebaker, Dave hoped to be associated with dentistry. BEUERMAN, CHARLES ATLEEfBird, the born comedian, expertly managed football and played basketball. BIXLER, GORDON LEONARD-Amateur phof tographer, Bix had a big bass voice vital to the chorus. BLACK, SALLY LAVERNE-Sally was quiet, but she displayed her popularity as Pen and Key secretary. BRUCRMAN, CHARLES HENRY-Chickie and tap dancing went hand in hand. A pretty girl was his specialty. CAMBY, BETTY CAROL-Lively Betty loved to talk and dance. She never missed canteen nor school dances. CAMPNEY, MARY MARGARET-Peggy was ever occupied. Class treasurer and Pen and Key prexy kept her busy. CLARKE, JAMES RICHARD-Football captain, I. C. proved his ability on both the squad and the stagecrew. 22 Take it away. Chick. The '48 hopty car. Left to right: C. Bruckman, M. Barsfoot, C. Baumann. Lefc rn nght: D. Berg, S. Black, S. Anderson. Free sodas at Reeves. Have a Clark bar. Left to nght: G. Binder, B. Beatty. B, Camhy. Left to nght: C. Beuerman, P. Campney, j. Clarke THE SENIOR '48 HOPTY IS WAITING 23 Experiment on love. Practice makes perfect. Left ro right: S. Elliott, S. Downing, R. Fitzpatrick, Left to right: J. Feshenfeld, R. Delp, D. Crawford Need any help, Bob? A holefinfone. Left to right: M. Disher, M. Disher, B. Culver. Left to right: E. Cohen, E. DuKaich, R. Dominytus TO TURN THE KEY OF SUCCESS 24 SE ICR CLASS COHEN, EDWAIQD Lours--As president of the camera cluh, Ted used his knowledge of cameras to advantage. CRAWFORD, DONALD KEITH' 4 Gumhandf legged Crow was the fastest man in foothall. He had a care. CULVEIX, ROBERT PAINE --The class genius was often in his Buick. Boh's sense of humor livened many a class. DBLP, RICHARD LEEfDuInho was tops in all sports. He had fun wherever he went, especially in report room. DISHER, MAIRILYN ANN---Marilyn loved to sing in the chorus. Her good looks assured plenty of dates. DISHER, MYRTLE OLIVEA'BlOUd, cheerful Myrt possessed many friends. Nursing was her great ambition. DOMINYTUS, RICHARD SrANLEYfSnitch was athletically inclined as well as talented in music and drawing. DOWNING, SUZANNE ELIZABETH-ASue was Avalon's Babe Zaharias. Sports were her love hut not her only talent. DUKAICH, EVELYN MAE -Gay Evelyn was the life ofthe typing class. Her alto voice was heard in chorus. ELLIOT, SHIRLEY ANN-4Shirley was noted for her long locks. Her Travalon work won iust recognition. FEI-ISENFELD, JOAN MARGARET LOllg walks to school didn't mar Joaifs looks, person' ality nor cheerleading, FITZPATRICK, JAMES ROY 1 Senior class prexy, prom chairman, student council'-f Fitz was in most everything. 25 . .Q A 'QQ ,A i i 'iwegfiw I- fel, H tsyizi 1 2. :Ll ' ' 'G' S av-. '5' . . , W my I I .iv W ...A - it I S rr K I f Qt xx J. :g! !'ltx Q' N el 'Na is s fs. it , i x , sEN1oR CLASS FRY, CAROLYN-CHfOlYD,S clarinet playing was outstanding. She managed Annual sales efficiently. A ' GERBER, EDWARD HERMAN-Abe was good Q A at football but was not so good at keeping 'Q' B 3. g the teachers happy. X .V GLASER, DONALD THOMASlAll'COHf6f6HC6 , halffback, Don said his Center Avenue Q ff attraction was football. HALLADAY, BARBARA ANNEABabs was an ardent ofhce worker. She proved her dexterity as a majorette. HOFFMAN, JOHN RAYMONDfJ3Ck'S tall stories kept the class in stitches and the teachers in a quandary. HOLZHAUSER, CHRISTINE ELEANOR-Cap' able Christine compiled the absentee lists and twirled the baton. JACOBS, MARION ELMYRAfLittle Jake was an exuberant cheerleader. Office work kept her stepping, too. MH i. i JOHNSON, WILFRED LEE-Jazzbo tinkered T with radios. He managed football and Vi V basketball squads. C I . Q 3' ..:.- f 'Sy ' f qw I A 'tqifedig' A KAGEY, VALoIs-Usually Valois was quiet I and serious, but at any athletic event this shy manner left her. KARTHAUSER, MARY ARDE-I-H-Ardeth was a behind the scenes oflice worker. She never missed canteen. KELLEY, MILLER WEsLBY-Working at the i 'W Gulf Station kept Mills in money. The print shop was his haunt. KUECHLER, KENNETH RoUcE-Smoe had versatile talent. He shone in all sports as well as on the Travalon. KOCHENEACH, JOHN ROBERT-Tall Koke kept French class in an uproar. His piano playing thrilled all. Smoe! CHUEECH Cll5COYUEI'S. Left to right: K. Kuechler, B. Halladay. C. Holzhauser. Left to nght: M. Kelley, A. Kurthauser, C. Fry, W. johnson Coming attractions. I'm forever blowing bubbles. Left to 1ight: V. Kagey, D. Glaser. II. Kochenhack Left zu nght: E. Gerberul. Hoffmann, M. jacohs, PRESS THE STARTER OF THE FUTURE 27 SENIOR CLASS LAUX, MARY LOUISE Happy go lucky Lou carried out the duties of co-chairman of UAE Ticket. LEEs, NANCY ELLEN---Nancy's date book was never empty. She planned to teach commercial subjects. MAZURA, WALTBIR CHARLES- President of the sophomore and junior classes, Wzilt also had football ability. MCBRIDE, SARAH ELIZABETH--Sally was the brain as well as being outstanding in clubs and sports. MCCARTHY, JERRY ALLAN --Unusual Jerry excelled in all three sports and also was good in clramatics. MCCULLOUGI-I, STANLEY JR. A most popu- lar senior, Stan took a lot of kidding as Cousin Weakeyesf' MCDONALD, SARA JANE -Petite Sara Jane had a quiet charm. An ardent sport Ein, she was loyal to G.A.A. MCSORLEY, JAMES ARTHUll'Th6 Colonial was Jirn's source of income. He seldom gave Avalon girls a break. MESLOH, MARION SELMA -Marion loved her art work. She was outstanding in the junior play. MOELLENEROCK, ELIZABETH MARION -- Small, lively Mollie. Her hockey won points and personality won friends. MONDA, CHARLES EDWAl1D 'GEOTgE put his heart into his bass drum. A car from Uncle Reagen was his joy. Moss, LEo MORTONfWfitil1g ability, quick wit, dry humor- these placed Leo high in Avalon's journalism. NEALE, LUELLA CAROL - AVIllOI1iS menace to the green pennant. Louie's ambition was to write a joke book. OQCONNELL, JAMES EDWARD- Scorcher won honors both in football and starring in the class plays. I . sf E6 E9 Y 1, 8 5 ite , f ,-'4 '--1-.sr 5: MAA 6 3 , 5 Life SENIOR CLASS PAUL EY, CHARLES ALBERT-Chuck loved to plap, talk or write sports. His was the most familiar car in town. PEDERSON, JOHN RANDALLfT3ll Sewell was new in Avalon. Soon he gained both friends and a nickname. PEPMEYBR, WILLIAM EDWARD - Though football injuries trailed Peeper, he kept his happyfgoflucky ways. PERLEY, ERBA ELIZABETHfTHll, slim Erba had her love life out of town. She managed A Ticket smoothly. PLATT, MARY LOUIsEAYearfround swim' ming suited Plattie. But in the winter she substituted Pen and Key, POTTS, RITA MARX'4D6mUf6 Rita had a friendly smile. Olhce practice prepared her for secretarial work. QUAIL, CAROLYN ANNfQuiet Carolyn soent hours in the library and writing to that man out of town. RIHR, MARY LOUISBYMHIY Lou alternated between Avalon and Bellevue. She wore an engagement ring. ROBERTSON, ELIzAIas-I-I-I LOUISE 4 School affairs fascinated vivacious Betty. Still she had plenty Of dates. ROWLANIJ, JOHN ROBERTTROllY set the male fashion pace. The girls liked his looks and friendly manner. SANDBERG, VIc'roR EMMANUELYGHY or serious, Vic was the class cynic. His sarcasms were all in fun. SCHLARP, RITA JEAN-Rita's good looks assured her of a date always. She belonged to Pen and Key. 30 Working here is a pleasure. See you later. Left to right: M. L. Platt, C. Pauley, B. Robertson. Left ro right: V. Sandberg, R. Schlarp, J. Rowland Few elevating literature. Are you still my girl? Left to 1igl1t: M. Rihr, J. Pederson, E. Perley, Left to right: C. Quail, B. Pepmyer, R. Potts. RELEASE THE BRAKES AGAINST INTOLERANCE 31 Postfbasketball discussion. Anything for a hopty. Left to right: B. Wolcott, C. Smith, T. Stewart. Left to nght: j. Wheeler, G. Stombaugh, J. Treganowan The big and little of it. Care for a bite? Left to right: G. Siemert, J. Stepp, M. Wadlow, Left to fight: R. Young, G. Shrewsbury, E. Waldron. AND DRIVE TOWARD A UNITED WORLD 32 SENICR CLASS SHREWSBURY, GERRA MAE - Student Council prexy proved that reserved Gerra Mae was a dominant figure. SIEMERT, GUBNTHBR EDGAR -Small Guent had big ideas. He was fond of golf and managed basketball. SMITH, CAROL ANNE -'Smitty held the honored post of Annual editor and received the Jack Brice award. STEPP, JOHN EDWARD -john was a showf case for Redshaws He towered over Drum and Bugle Corps. STEWART, THOMAS WILLIAM -Stew Was one of the versatile seniors. His prowess was outstanding. STOMBAUGH, GLADYS JANE--Head majorette and YfTeens prexy, peppy Gladys was known for her friendly Ways. TREGANOWAN, JANE -jane, whos athletic e smile was as winning as her posters, found her love life elsewhere. WADLOW, MAURBEN CLAIRE'--This petite redhead kept the boys guessing. Posters she made bv the dozen. WALDRON, EDWARD OWEN -A firstfrate composer, Ed was devoted to music. He added his talents to the chorus. WHEELER, .IERROLD ELLSWORTH JR. -'Whee was the class artistic genius. A familiar sight in his Olds. WOLCOTT, WILLIAM jsss-Class p vealed k'B's acting talent. The HifY prexy suited him, too. YOUNG, RICHARD CLAY'B6Rk was the tower of the basketball team. His special seat was front right. lays ref role of 33 is nh... ,.- rf ii.. A .y , if s 5 iii I A fi? 7-ik ' . 4,256 1 E rf L ffm I as- I if A 1 I1 ff., Q ' . H,-Gs. E . 1 Q ' ,Q ' THE JUNICRS MAKE YEAR A BANG-UP SUCCESS CLASS SPONSORS Miss GARDEN ...........,.. Room 18 Miss WHIELDON. . . ..,,. Room 19 CLASS CALENDAR junior Entertainment November 21 Junior Play .........,.. . . .April 16 Junior Prom ....,... . ..... M ay Z1 After a long day of Prom preparations. Left to right: j. Brink, pvesidentg K. Baldridge, secretaryg N. Wolff, treasufcvg J. Fitzpatrick, vicefpfzsident. WHEN the junior class officers climbed into the Hopty Car, president John Brink naturally occupied the driver's seat. Vicefpresident jack Fitzpatrick had front right. Kitty Baldridge as secretary and Norm Wolff as treasurer shared the back. While cruising down California Avenue, these four reviewed the busy junior year. First came football with Dick Hamm, Strut Domf ville, Jack and Don Glaser and Johnny Waldron right in there. At basketball time the juniors had Jack Glaser, Tony Rupert and Tom Domville on varsity and Bird Brant, Herb jones and John Brink playing preliminary. Nancy Armstrong, Betty Peden and Kitty Baldridge were cheerleaders while Betty Lou Ferris and Marilyn Byerly were majorettes. As for social activities, the juniors started out with a bang with their junior Entertainment. The first part of the program was a play, uThe Man of the House, that brought down the well filled house. Later the crowd adjourned to the gym which they found appropriately decorated in a H49 'er' theme. Miners, picks and shovels, a covered wagon-all were there. In April the juniors again demonstrated their great thespian ability by presenting an all time high junior play, Our Hearts were Young and Gay. Following the two previous junior classes by taking the prom to Shannopin Country Club, the class of '49 added another success to its ever growing list. As the Hopty Car stopped with a jerk in front of the school, the officers agreed that the class of '49 would be able to manage their senior year well. Top row, left to right: P. McGinnis, H. McCauley, A. Stapel. Waldron, Hahn, R. Laib, Ranta. Second row: H. jones, S. Beatty, E. Woodlfill, E. Smith. L. Nieklas, E. Fitzsimmons, T. Rupert, D. Karthauser. Third row: S. Baird. L. Reiner, J. Kimmick, N. Armstrong, M. Madgwick, K. Baldridge, V.Utberg. Top row, left to right: Brink, VJ. Bieller, D. Hay, Adams, E. Zdinak, D. Doluler, B. Scialalvba Second row: M. johnson, Sweeney, H. Stringert, M. Thomas, E. Klien, B. Venditti, S. Fitzpatrick, L. Steinke. Third row: M. Wright, M. Byerly, B. Ferris, M. Smith, B. Peden. D. Slaney, B. Cole, Top row, left to 'riglltz T. Domville, K. Bernauer, Glaser, J. Fitzpatrick, N. Wolf, K Oakley, H. Parker, R. Hamm Second row: D. Young, T Kuriger, R. Brant, B. Williams, O. Irving, D. Ward, J. Wunderly J. Kier. 1 Third row: H. Gardiner, J. Owens. C. Myers. J. Glaser, L. Vogel, P. Barrett, N. Pare E. Hood. D. Brendle. Top row, left to right: R. Voelker J. Wadlowt, P. Pugliese, Mawhinney, F. McYVright, N. Grande, P. Lawton. , Second row: N. Burkholder, A. Pitts. J. Woods, E. Miller, E. Dobson, A. Irons. Third row: J. Benno, D. Hunker, D. McDonald, A. Voelker, M. Biggerstaff, G. Foresman, C. Johnston. Top row, left to right: T. Shroeder, R. Barbaririe, J. McNanny, T. McCurdy, Holcomb, D. Tredway, R. Steck. Second row: S. Katusin, B. Tobin, H. Sharp, D. Bieller G. King, J. Sofranlco. Third row: M. Laux, N. Quail, N. Prentice, H. Zewe, D. Glaser, P. Rogers. Top row, left to right: J. Shrews bury, H. Stewart, C. Voltz, R. Martin, A. Revell, J. Moore. Second row: Marsh, C. Jones, l, Hienrich, G. Shilling,M. Smith. Third row: W. Gatchell, S. Ramsey. S. Hart, L, Rice, D. Cook, K. McBride, J. Criss. ALTHOUGH the sophomore class oihcers were too young to drive the Hopty Car, they were frequent passengers. President Howart Stewart was always assured front middle, and vice prexy Jim Shrewsbury had front right. Secretary Dick Mawhinney and treasurer August Barbarine shared honors in the back seat. Undaunted by the confusion of entering senior high school, the class of '50 held a spectacular Sophomore Party on October 3. The theme was a Kiddies Day, and the tenth graders came attired in knickers and short skirts. The sophies proved their adaptability to all conf ditions by immediately participating in numerous activities. In sports they were well represented. Important assets to the football team were Varsity John Kretzler, Paul Pugliese, Bob Voelker, Don Treadway, Jim Shrewsbury, Howdy Stewart, and Dick Mawhinney. Playing preliminary basketball were Don Tredway, Paul Pugliese, Nick Grande, jim Shrewsbury, Howdy Stewart and Dick Mawhinney. An outstanding addition to the cheerleaders was Shirley Hart. Eleanor Miller upheld the sophomore prestige as a high stepping majorette. Active in YfTeens were Audrey Irons, Midge Laux, Harlynn Sharp and Barbara Tobin Diane Cook, Janet Criss, Kathleen McBride and Harlynn Sharp displayed journalistic ability by qualifying for the Travalon staff. The Hopty Car was proud of the class of '50 and was sure that they would do well along the road leading to graduation. THE SCPHCMCRES RADIATE WITH NOISY ENTHUSIASM CLASS SPONSORS MIIS. PARK , . . , Room 12 Miss D.A.iu'xiAN. . , . . . Room 15 Mir. GROVES. , , Room Z4 CLASS STATISTICS Football.. ., ..,..,. 7 Basketball . . . . . 6 Travalon .,.. . . . . . . 6 Student Council. , . . . 4 Too many cooks spoil the fudge. Lgljf In right' il. Shrewsbury, izcefpresidentg H. Stewart pr ilient A. Barbarme. ireuxiwevg D. lvlawhinney, secretary 37 TI-IE NINTH GRADE APPLIES FOR LEARNER'S PERMIT CLASS SPONSORS MR. WERTACNIK ....4...... Room 23 MR. BAIRD .,.... . .Room 26 Miss Hoovnk ,... .. . .Room 29 CLASS STATISTICS Travalonette ......,,..., .. . . , . . . 8 Student Council ....,........ .. . , 6 Basketball ,.... .... 9 5 Football ,.... .... Freshman oHicers. Left to right: M. Moellenbrock, president of room 265 P. Arnette, president of 'room 23g M. Schlarman, president of room 29. SINCE the freshman officers were too young to have driver's licenses, they had to be satisfied to be backfseat drivers. For this job the ninth grade chose Margaret Moellenbrock president of Room 26, Mildred Schlarman of Room 23 and Paul Arnette of Room 29. These three capable presidents also represented their report rooms in junior high council. The boys of the class of 1951 showed keen interest in sports. On the junior varsity basketball team were Bruce McGinnis, Paul Gilliland, Bill Meiser, Dick Domville, Bob Barton, Ted Williams, Bob Patterson and George Neale. Dave Nusz was the only member from the freshman class in preliminary basketball. In football Eve ninth graders played junior varsity football. They were Dick Domville, Dave Sanders, Dave Nusz, Angelo Collura and George Neale. For his passing and kicking, Dave Nusz was switched to the varsity squad. The girls of the class of 1951 showed their pep and spirit as cheerleaders. Margaret Moellenbrock, Betty Nabors, Joan Heine and Nancy Stombaugh did this job. The Hopty Car saw that these ambitious freshmen were not to be left out of anything. While girls took over all the offices in the pep club, the fellows were active in the science club and many others. All the freshmen clamored for a ride in the Hopty Car. Some rode as back seat drivers and some as cheerleaders, or members of the basketball and football squads. Being a close pal to the class of 1951, the Hopty Car gave them all a ride. 3. Top row, left no right: T. Williams, B. Mieser, P. McBride, D. Nusz,D. Sanders,R. Domville, G. Neale. Second row: B. Patterson, M. Mura. N. Carrol, Cummings, C. Kelley, A. Collura. Third row: E. Burt, A. Stehman M. lxioellenhrock, N. Stomlaaugh: E. Snyder. C. Davis, P. Little. Top row, left to nght: E. Woods, j. Crowley. D. Wood, P. Gilli- land, R. Knoth, D. Fisher, C. Gessler. Second row: K. Crawford, A. Fawcet, M. White, V. Bernard, M. Schlarman, C. Kaye Third row: B. Rogers, C. Brink, E. Zewe, B. Oehmler, P. Peters, M. Ritter, M. Griffin. Top row, left to right: P. Arnette R. Barton, G. Britton, T. Paff, M. Gaster, H. Greene, B. Henry. Second row: E. Hood, Caldwell, E. Hutfmyer, C. Long L. Thomas, B. Nabors, B McGinnis, B. Hahn. Third row: T. Voelker, C Nauman. N. Snyder, Halley M. Pali, E. Davidson, J. Clark 1 EIGHTH GRADE Miss JONES. . . . . .Room 27 NOW in the second year of junior high, the class of 1952 had graduated from shining the fenders of the Hopty Car to helping to pay for the gasoline. As president of Room 28, the eighth grade chose Roger Thomson and of Room 27, Eileen Zdinak. They were well represented in Student Council. Eileen Zdinak held the office of vicefpresident while Janalene Nicklas, Roger Thomson and Diane Mawhinney did their share to help govern iunior high, Miss AUSTEN ,.... . . .Room 28 Both the fellows and girls showed their school spirit and pep. While the boys played the sport of the season, the girls were cheerleaders. Nancy Vaughan, Jane Betcher, Jane Carter and Margie Rupert led the junior high cheers. The eighth grade was also active on the school paper. Lois Reiner, Valdimar Sandberg and Ernie Peden worked together for perfection of the Travalonette, As the months flew by whenever the Hopty Car grew a little weary, he was spurred on by the spirit of the class of 1952. SEVENTH GRADE Miss PRICE. . . .... Room 21 AFTER the Hopty Car had taken the seventh graders for a preview tour of their new surroundings, this class settled down for their first year of junior high. The girls took the lead with jean Smith as president of Room 21 and Barbara Laux of Room 22. Picking a club was one of the largest tasks the seventh graders undertook. Although the ninth and eighth graders had preference over them, they had the choice of Travalonette, future hcmemakers of Miss Focus .,.. .... R oom 22 America, science, photo and dramatic clubs. After close survey, the dramatic club proved to be the most popular. At the beginning of the year, the small fry were bewildered and lost in the turmoil of new school life. But the Hopty Car took time to help them out. Now thoroughly familiar with their environment, they are anxious to meet the coming year. They are eager for the time to come when they can be behind the wheel of the Hopty Car and watch others shine the fenders. EIGHTH GRADE Top row, left to 'rightz W. Disher, H. Sipe, I. Haslett, E. Peden, J. O'Conner, V. Sandberg, B. Beran, R. Sorg, D. Baird. Second row, left to right: R. Jacobs. N. Gray, F. Hoffman, G. Pauley, S. Sprague, W. Huflmeyer, S. Fisher, M. Kimmich. Third row, left to right: N. Vaughan, B. Kaiser, E. Zdinak, P. Smith, D. Mawhinney, P. O'Brosky, C. Nash, P. Forsyth, J. Reel. Top row, left to right: R. Mesloh, R. Thompson, R. Mayer, D. Tobin, R. Brooks, E. Sullivan, R. Frenz, L, Gray, Second row, left to right: R. Franz, J. Glover, A. Hay, E. Bowman, R. Seelhorst, A. Summerholder, D. Wright, B. McNanny. Third row, left to right: A. McBride, J. Nicklas, N. Newlin, R. Maruca, J. Carter, J. Betcher, M. Rupert, L. Reiner. SEVENTH GRADE Top row, left to right: T. Hirsh, R. Toward, H. Woodburn, J. Seddon, P. Walton, D. Stewart, N. Buck, B. Thomas, D. Marshall. Second row, left to right: V. Carroll, M. Waldron, J. Keilen, D. McBride, L. Schuman, H. Norman, B. Laux, A. Parker. Third row, left to right: L. White, P. Hartley, J. Monteith, S. Straub, J. Platt, C. Stringert, O. Burkholder Top row, left to nglit: W. Gilliland W, Beatty, G. Breidenbach H. Culver, Woodburn, D Montgomery, D. Herring. Second row, left to fight: K. Wolff R. Sliden, C. Harvey, J. Smith S. Kaiser, W. Karthauser. Third row, left to nght: P. Sullivan D. Disher, B. McGreger, K. Wagner B. Foye, L. Johnston, E. Lindow 5 ACTIVITIES gi? XX X I X QI S V WM 2 W ID I 5 5 2 15 3 Q egg gangs Lefr no righnz S. Elliocr, R. Fitzpatrick, Back row, left to right: G. King, M. Disher, ' ' k, G. Bixler. DuKaich, J. F1tzpatr1c ' G. Stombaugh, E. Second row. R. Laib, E. Waldron. CLASS HIGH KA ARL AVALQN ANNUAL CREATES THE HOPTY OF 1948 THE MILE POST NATIONAL SCHOLASTIC PRESS All American ......,.....,..... 13 COLUMBLA SCHOLASTIC PRESS Gold Medal ..,............. , . . 10 PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL Pmzss First Place ....,.,...........,.. 2 Staff heads planning the Annual. Left to right: P. Campney, R. Fitzpatrick, C. Smith, B. Robertson. 44 HELEN G. WHIELDON Advisor THE staff of the Avalon Annual was responsible for assembling the '48 Hopty model. Conf ceived last May, the Hopty Car became not only a theme but also a living personality to editor Carol Smith and advisor Miss Whieldon. With another blue ribbon in mind, the driving Annual staff worked to match or even surpass the preceding Annuals. Soon the Hopty Car became familiar to the literary staff as they incorporated him into all their writefups. Carolyn Fry was kept busy when the subscripf tion campaign got under way in October. Colorful posters declared the talents of the art staff. The photo staff spent many evenings carefully planning pictures and schedules, then later mount' ing and identifying. January gave Roy Fitzpatrick and his salesmen their chance to prove good. No business establish' ments were excluded from the search for new ads. The fifteenth of March crept steadily nearer as the typists furiously pounded out writefups and identifications. When the last bit of material was mailed, the staff gave a mighty sigh of relief. Now, all they had to do was take a hopty and hope that the student body would apply the adjective wonderful to the '48 yearbook. A A ,pn,:.QQ..,f,1:1 I 7 , A ff' -. ' 'ii' I gixm, L. -Q .Q- ,J 2 Vu 1 1 I , 'f , ff t , If 1 M ' , L ' ' N- s is 2 gk 9' 'X J W. , A X ff'-E 'Wa ' A Y 4 B' 6 nr' pm , ,L 3 ,Z JANE DARYMAN Tmivalcm Advisor WHENEVER a student left a copy of the Travalon in the car, Hopty took time out to read with gusto every single column. In this way he was well versed on all happenings in both the junior and senior high. He admired the smooth efficiency with which Miss Daryman got each issue off to the printer. Editor Shirley Elliott and her associate Leo Moss wrote the timely editorials and experienced those deadline headaches. The editors in charge of the literary department were Betty Lou Robertson and Sally McBride. Charles Pauley handled sports assisted hy Norm Wolfe and Ed Kuriger. Mary Louise Barefoot scouted girls' sports while Luella Neale kept the girls abreast of the latest Hishions. Relentlessly after news were the reporters: john Waldron, Betty Jne Cole, Elizabeth Moellenbrock, janet Criss, Audrey Irons, Carolyn Fry, Ken Kuechler. Harlynn Sharp, Lillian Nichlas, Myrtle Disher, Joan Benno, jack Rowland, Maureen Wadlow, Pat Barrett and Maureen Barrett. T H E T R REGISTERS SPEED But the real snoopers were Betty Lou Robertson, Diane Cook and B Wolcott, who dug deep to uncover the spice for Spilt Ink. The business staff kept the paper financially sound. Mary Louise Barefoot and Marlene Madgewick were in charge of circulation, Erba Perley was advertising manager and Virginia Utberg business manager. The Travalonette was composed of a staff of sixteen junior highers whose job it was to see that all the news from grades one through nine got to press on time. They did their job well with Miss Hoover as sponsor, Carol Brink as editor and Barbara Rogers as assistant editor. Eleanor Burt and Barbara Rogers wrote up the romances under the heading of Heart Flips and Tips. The club chatter and sports were thoroughly covered by Eleanor Burt and Margaret Moellenhrock, Carol Brink, ninth graders, and Ernest Peden and Tom Paff, eighth graders. Hopty agreed whenever he heard his occupants remark of the paper Neat, the fewlllu JA L 0 .OCAL HAPPENINGS f. - -W -1 rizgzmizi 4:3439 15' 2 ji rf. K EVA Hooxxik 1 hi' - A! may Tnlralonerte Advisor 7 i 5 A -.1 , . . X W Typists at work. First row, left to fight: M. Mesloh, M. Barefoot. M. Madgwick. Second row: N. Lees, S. McBride. Business staff on parade. First row, left to right: M, Madgwick, S. Fitzpatrick, V, Utberg. Al. Glaser, S. McDonald, S. McBride. Second row: S. Ramsey, E. Perley, B. Williams, S. Downing. N. Arm' strong, J. Owens, E. Woodfill, Travalonette checks copy. Left to right: N. Snyder, Miss Hoover, P. Griffen, M. Mura. P. Peters, Paff, B. Rogers, B. Oehmler. Literary staff interviews Mrs. Sgrwyer. Left to right N. Wloltf. B. Robertson. S, Elliot. L. Neale, D. Cook. R Fitzpatrick. T. Kurigcr. M. Wadlow. Mrs. Sawyer. L. Moss. ul. Rowland S. McBride. A. Irons. ll. Criss. P. Barrett. The lug lnosses. Left to right. M. Barefoot. V. Utlisrg. L. Moss. Miss Darymun. S. Elliot Making Tramlorsette plans- Lefr rn right: E. Burt. E. Peden. Miss Hoover, C. Brink. V, Sandberg C. Kelley. JANE DARYMAN Sponsor HONORS AVALON LITERARY GENIUSES THREE girls and two boys led the literary notables at Avalon by being nominated to Quill and Scroll, the national honorary society for high school journalists. Carol Smith's unceasing work as Annual editor as well as her originality in writefups opened a place for her. Another editor, Shirley Elliott of the Travalon, won membership for her school paper activities and her yearbook writefups. Leo Moss earned his position with his editorials as Travalon associate editor and his writefups as Annual literary editor. Originality was the keynote of Charles Pauley's sports writefups. He was sports editor of both the Annual and Travalon. The pin was presented to Sally McBride for her excellent news reporting as assistant Travalon literary editor. Eyecatching poetry and clever feature stories for the Travalon gave Luella Neale admission to the honorary society. Thus these six seniors qualified for Avalon's only honor society. QUILL AND SCROLL C. SMITH S. ELLIOT L, M055 C. PAULEY S. MCBRIDE L. NEALE Always on the move. Left to right: M. Johnson, J. Brink, T Domville, T. Stewart, j. Clarke, W Mazura. TAGE CREW KEEPS HOPTY SPICK-AND-SPAN THE upholstery was kept clean and the body of the Hopty Car was always polished by our everyfready stage crew. Kept on their toes by sponsor Miss Carden, the backfstage boys needed practically every spare moment to complete their endless chores. Head stage manager Wiilt lvlazura, Jim Clarke and Tom Stewart, the two other senior stage managers, and juniors Tom Domville, John Brink and Mike johnson Sriiitfx L. CARLJIN Sponaor displayed industriousness by painting, clean' ing, varnishing and doing all the things needed for every stage production. On play nights bells had to be rung, lights manipulated and curtains drawn at precisely the right moment, So a bright and shining l-lopty Car gleamed proudly when it pulled up before the auditorium on the night of stage presentaf tions. :Q t P L A Y S 'lOh, look! See Madame DuBugue. Left to nght. -I, Kochenbach, I. O Connell, M. Disher, L. Neale, C. Smith, L. Moss. DRAW CROWDS TO AHS AUDITORIUM LORRAINE M. KRETZLER CO'di1ECIO1 STELLA L. CARDBN Cofdirecmr DUE to modern inventions the Hopty Car occupants could watch the thespian activities of the class of '48 On the dash board, a television set had been installed. The junior play, Plane Crazy, concerned Jimmy Haleon's efforts to fly or die in the attempt. Jimmy, played by Bill Wolcott, had a confused dating life with the vamp Eloise, portrayed by Betty Lou Robertson, and Peggy, enacted by Peggy Campney. jerry McCarthy and Jimmy O'Connell kept the audience in stitches with their humorous antics as jimmy's friends. Avalon High was literally plane crazy by April 26th. Every room was deluged with planes used for the advertising campaign. This ain't half bad was the slogan of the cast, and after their performance, an enthusiastic audience seconded the opinion. For the first time in Avalon's dramatic history, two sets for the scenery were used. In January of their senior year, the class of '48 came through with another smash hit, A Date With Judy. Based on the radio and stage play, A Date With Judy involved Judy Foster's complicated plans to become queen of the Community Relief Fund ball. Carol Smith was Judy, the vivacious teenf ager who caused all the trouble, Jimmy O'C0nnell again held the male comedy role while Luella Neale brought down the house with her rendition of the flighty teenfage Mitzi. The cast of the senior and junior plays modestly claimed, however, that their great successes were all due to the excellent directing of Mrs. Kretzler and Miss Carden, their patient but skilled coaches. 'iGosh, thanks, Dad. Left to right: B. Robertson, j. O'Connell, J. McCarthy, P. Campney, B. Wolcott, E. Waldron, bl. Rowland, L . Neale. But she isn't a bigamist, I tell you! Left to right: J. O'Connell, C. Smith, L. Neale, G. Stombaugh, j. Kochenbach, M. Barefoot, S. Elliot, S. McDonald, S. McBride, L. Moss. Gee! Boy! Do you look snazzy. Left to right: S. Elliot, J. Kochenhach, C. Smith, B, Wolcott, M. Disher. You had no right nebbing in my affairs. Left to right: W. Mazura, C. Smith, P. Campney, B. Wolcott, j. Rowland, R. Schlarp, M. Wadlow, HARRY BAIRD Sponsor CAMERA CLUB SNAPS HOPTY'S VARIOUS ACTIVITIES LOOK pretty, please! The Hopty Car straightened its fenders and bent its grill into a smile, for the photographers at the shutter were none other than that busy group known as the Camera Club. Each Monday in activity period, prexy Ted Cohen called the meeting to order. ' Vicefpresident Ken Oakley assisted. Maureen Wadlow was secretaryftreasurer. Directed by Mr. Baird, the club learned all the whys and wherefores of amateur photography. Moving into their new darkroom, formerly a cupboard in the upstairs hall, the nine members of the group gained practical experience by developing and printing their own pictures. With chemicals obtained from the lab and equipment donated by members, these fiends spent hours exploring photographic complexities. After Hopty had posed for several shots himself, he was glad to transport the Camera Club along in search of new models. Doin's in the dark. Left to 1ight: A. Bogner, L. Stemke D. Hay, M. Wadlow, E. Cohen MUSIC TAKES RADIO'S PLACE IN HOPTY S driver of the Hopty Car for the Avalon High Chorus of nfty voices, president Bob Laib had quite a job. Assisting him in front right was Marilyn Disher as vicefprexy. When secretary Mary Lou Platt and treasurer Ronnie Steck climbed in, Bob gave Hopty the gas and they were olf to a bright year. Under the baton of Mr. Greig, the chorus made its first public appearance at the Christmas musical. Unforgettable was their he Pix' HAROLD W. Guru Sponsor rendition of Fred Waring's 'iDry Bonesi' and the familiar k'Night Before Christmasfi Practices for the spring concert soon had the members busy. This was the first time the chorus wore their new robes which P.T.A. had given them. Two featured presentations were The Battle Hymn of the Republic and i'Alleluia. Though the Hopty Car had no radio, the casual singing of the officers assured him that the Chorus offered the best music ever. First row, left to right: M. Barrett, B. Tobin, j. Sofranko, D. Bieller, C, Quail, j. Marsh. S. Black, M, Disher, M, Disher, D. Cook Second row, left to right: B. Ferris, H. Sharp, S. Ramsey. E. Klein, S. Katusin, P. Barrett, J. Glaser, S. Fitzpatrick, gl. Fehsenfeld, E DuKaich Third row, left to right: G. King, H. Zevve, W. Gatchell, V. Kagey, B. Peden. S, Hart, S, Baird, D. McDonald, G. Stombaugh, H Stringert Fourth row, left toright: j. Holcomb, R. Steck, j. Fitzpatrick, B, Laib, C, Monda. E.Sm1th, M. Mesloh.M.Platt, V. Utherg, N Pire Fifth row, left to right: J. Brink, E. Edinak, J. Kochenbach, N. Wolfe. E, Waldron, H. jones. VI. Rowland. V. Sandberg, G, Bixler Sixth row, left to fight: D. Martin, A. Revell, N. Armstron HE poor old Hopty Car almost developed BAND INDUCES scHooL SPIRIT a sway back from transporting the A.H.S. band around. At their first practice the members chose the officers to lead their active body. john Kochenbach took over the duties of president, and Carolyn Fry was chosen vicefpresident. Dick Martin acted as treasurer and john Hahn as secretary. New this year, director Mr. Greig decided to make the band a bangfup organization. As this was exactly what he did, Hopty didn't mind the frequent jaunts. Activity periods found members tuning up in the bandroom or practicing behind the school whenever the weather permitted. Eagerly spectators awaited the halves at the football games because then the band emerged in all its glory. High stepping Perfect formation. Top row, left to right: M. Smith, J Wunderly, N. Newlin, K. McBride C. Fry. Second row, left to 1ight: J. Ranta j. Hahn, R. Steck, D. McDonald D. Hunker. Third row, left to right: M. Mesloh E. Sullivan, H. Sharp, W. Huffmyer S. Sprague. Fourth row, left to right: B. Laib S. Fisher, E. Zdinak, H. Sipe, D Dobler, Mr. Greig. Fifth row, left to right: F. McWright V. Sandberg, D. Cooke, A. Revel D. Martin. Sixth row: J. Adams, K. Bernard , 1 , y majorettes led the way. Behind them came the music makers themselves immaculately groomed in their bright blue and gold uniforms. Who could tell what original formation would be presented next. Even after football season, the band was very much in demand. It could always be counted upon to perform at plays, assemblies and various other social functions. As the year progressed each member developed a harmony and rhythm that made Avalon's band one of the best. Bouncing along the road, Hopty was bursting at the seams. It was not from carrying so large a crowd, but from pride. Because of his ability at sounding a horn, he had been made an honorary member of the Avalon High School Band. High and mighty. First row: G. Stombaugh. Second row, left to right: B. Ferris, M. Byerly, B. Halladay. Third row, left to vight: E, Miller, G. Shrewsbury, C. Holtzhauser. MAJDRETTES QUALIFY WITH COUNTRY'S BEST BOUNCING down the hill to the first football game, the Hopty Car took time to blink his headlights and sound his horn. And just who were those gorgeous specimens of feminine pulchritude that were holding Hopty enthralled? The Avalon High major' ettes, of course! Among these seven lovelies were four seniors, all veterans. Gladys Stombaugh acted as head majorette. She proved her dexterity with the baton. Christine Holzf hauser and Barbara Halladay showed skill in twirling together while Gerra Mae Shrewsbury displayed ability in arranging drills. The juniors were also well represented by smooth marching Marilyii Byerly and the talented high stepping Betty Lou Ferris. Not to be forgotten was the sophomore delegate, Eleaner Miller, whose grace and twirling ability won her fame. The girls firmly believed in that old adage practice makes perfect, Every activity period during football season they could be found hard at work rehearsing. Busy inventing new twirls, working out clever routines and arranging different drills, they practiced for hours on end. They worked right along with the band in their formations and acted as the chain in the uAnchors Aweighu formation and blew plastic bubbles for l'm Forever Blowing Bubbles. After seeing them perform just once, the Hopty Car was glad to ride these glamorous personages around because he was proud that these girls represented A.H.S. in the majorette world. GIRLS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION MA moms L. ZOOK Sponsor Wrapping Christmas presents for the Home Left m fight: S. McBride, S. Fitzpatrick, M Madgwick Robertson. APPRECIATES GOOD SPORTSMAN IT didn't take long for the Hopty Car to become acquainted with C.A.A. No sooner had football season arrived than the little car could be seen toting G.A.A.'s refreshments down to the Held. Thanks to Hopty's speedy, reliable service, the familiar cry Hot, hot dogs and ice cold pop! was heard at every home game. As a reward for the car's generous assistance, G.A.A. unanimously agreed to set the Hopty Car wise to all their events. First thing on G.A.A.'s calendar was a picnic at Marshall Island out at North Park and ended with a hayride at Wexford. Of course the girls realized that every getf together could not be a social. Thus, they reserved activity period Monday as an appropriate time for business meetings. Prexy Sue Downing efficiently conducted these sessions and was backed up by vice' And alumnae is invited. Sewing a Hne seam on G.A.A. shorts. Make that shot, Cladys et to 'nghl N. Armstrong, S. Downing, Left to right D. McDonald, R. Schlarp. N. Left to right' G. Stombaugh 9 I McDonald A Barefoot C Smith. Fare, K. Baldridge. W. Gatchell. G. Shrewsbury OOD HEALTH, AND GOOD FUN president Betty Lou Robertson. Secretary Wilda Gatchell was always on hand to jot down the minutes while treasurer Marlene Madgwick tangled with the finances. Behind this time group of officers and always willing to give advice was G.A.A.'s capable sponsor, Mrs. Zook. December found the girls busily preparing for two events. One was a Christmas party for the Queen Ann Orphanage and the other was the traditional alumnae night. Alumnae night consisted of several basketball and volleyball matches plus a barbecue held in the teachers' room which was decorated in a yuletide atmosphere. Formerly alumnae night was always scheduled much later on the school calendar. This year, however, G.A.A. decided to have it at the beginning of Christmas vacation so as to include the alumnae home from college. During the second semester, this club held a swimming party, a theater trip to the Nixon and concluded with a june picnic. Due to the graduation of their nine senior members, G.A.A. held tryouts for new members in the second semester. The club considered a practical and written test as the most democratic way of selecting those seeking admission into their group. The IIIOSI deserving candidates were formally accepted at a solemn installation service. Despite the May ceremony, these new members will not don the coveted light blue shorts until next September when they automatically become active participants. At the close of the year, the Hopty Car admitted that he was glad to have been included in C.A.A.'s fun and work. IREBIE W. PARK PEN AND KEY SPDTLSDT OF BUSINESS AND PLEASURE PRESIDENT Peggy Campney released the brake and drove off on a tour to review the year's activities for the busy Pen and Key. With her in the Hopty Car were vicefprexy Marion Jacobs, secretary Sally Black, treasurer Mary Lou Platt, student council representative Gerra Mae Shrewsbury and sponsor Mrs. Park. Mem' bership in Pen and Key was open to all girls of the senior and junior classes who took at least one commercial subject. Every other Monday in activity period they met to plan their never ending activities. The first big event of the year was the Halloween Hop. Here, amidst the atmosf phere of goblins and witches, members and their dates danced to the smooth music in the juke box, something new in the way of music as far as dances at Avalon were concerned. Appetites aroused, they stuffed themselves with barbecues, cider and soft drinks. Next on the agenda was a visit to Heinz's. After a complete tour of the plant, the girls sampled several delicious foods. 58 Pen and Key girls were never ones to shirk workg that was for sure. Always ready to earn money for the club, they sold candy at all home basketball games, and with the air of veteran saleswomen interested girls of junior and senior high alike in the purchase of their white wool socks. The profit from these moneyfmaking enterprises went toward the Pen and Key' YfTeen formal held on March 19th. Rhapsody in Blue was the theme of this dance which was the grand event of the year for both clubs. For this occasion the girls had deftly decorated the gym with silver and blue. An added feature was the Stain way to the Stars. Bob Roberts Orchestra supplied the music. The dancers sought refreshment at a long table laden with sandwiches and punch. As the oflicers climbed out at the end of their trip, the car sounded its horn. Hopty was plenty proud of these-the girls of Pen and Key, always busy having fun or working. Selling socks was new rnoneyfrnaking project, Left zo right: D. Brendle, N. Pare, G. Shrewsbury, M. Jacobs, E. Perley, P. Campney, M. L. Platt, S. Black, E. Klein, B. Peden. Off to Heinz's for the afternoon. First row, left to right: S. j. Mcf Donald, B. Williams, N. Lees, E. Woodnll, C. Quail, S. Fitzpatrick. Second row: E. Perley, J. Owens. Third row: M. Madgwicl-r, S. McBride. Hard at work for Halloween Hop. First row,leftto'rigl1t: G. Stombaugh, E. Duliaich. Second row: j. Glaser, L. Laux G. Utberg, C. Holzhauser, B Hallaclay. Third row: E. Fitzsimmons, L Nicklas. Shoeless bowlers. Left to right: j. Kimmick, M. Dislier V. Kagey, C. Smith, L. Vogel E. Hood, H. Gardiner, L. Reiner M. Disher, S. Baird, M. Byerly S. Downing. FLORENCE S. LEONAMJ Sponsov SENIOR YfTEENS REORGANIZE .... HAVE DIFFERENT SPONSOR WHENEVER the Hopty Car needed a good polishing it could depend on the energetic Senior YfTeens. Sponsored by Mrs. Leonard, these peppy upperclassmen were always on the go, At their biweekly meetings, Gladys Stombaugh presided while Mary Lou Laux served as vicefpresident. jean Owens was busy taking minutes, and Peggy Campney balanced the books. Betty Robertson was social chairman, Elizabeth Moellenbrock handled publicity and Myrt Disher served as council representative. Soon after their organization, the girls proved their efficiency by holding a pot luck supper honoring the football team. Dressing dolls for Christmas gifts for unfortunate children was another of their more worth' while activities. The most talked of event of the year was the big Pen and KeyfSenior YfTeens' formal held in March. Although they had serious moments, wherever there was a Senior YfTeen there was bound to be good times4especially in the Hopty Car. Cabinet sewing bee for needy children. P. Campney. Left to right: J. Owens, B. Robertson M. Disher, G. Stombaugh, L Laux Bake sale a big success. C. johnson, S. Ramsey, M. Laux, l P. Roger, B. Tobin, A. Irons, K H. Sharp. l l JU IGR YfTEENS Fmsiixcii M. Hauxu. Sprmsov NEW GROUP . . . STRIVE FOR SUCCESS WHEN the Hopty Car hauled the Junior YfTeens, it was brim full. This club, sponsored by Miss Hamill, was for sophomore girls only. President Audrey Irons took charge of the meetings while secretary Harlynn Sharp wrote down the minutes and treasurer Midge Laux collected dues. Barbara Tobin had charge of devotions, and Priscilla Rodgers acted as program chairman. The club was represented in student council by Sylvia Ramsey. The Junior YfTeens pitched right in to make a real success of their organization. Eager to start off the year with a serious note they held an awefinspiring candleflight recognition service in the beautifully deco' rated library, which served as their meeting place. Numerous treks to the downtown Y pool proved loads of fun. By staging an attractive bake sale and selling hand lotion, the girls displayed their money raising ability. A club with such a record was certain to get plenty of hopties. AVALGN HLY INVITES HOPTY TO JOIN THEIR THE springs of the Hopty Car sagged low when twenty HifY boys piled in. In the elections last spring, B Wolcott was chosen president and Chuck Pauley and Leo Moss secretary and treasurer respectively. The only holdover in office was Wilfred johnson, who remained as chaplain. The organization broke a long precedent by discontinuing meals at the meetings. Although this reduced the attendance some' what, the loyal members kept coming for the talks and activities. JOHN E. Locum Sponsor RANKS The HifY dinnerfdance was held just before disaster struck the Y.M.C.A. In November the Y was partially destroyed by fire which meant that the club had to meet in the high school. Even so Mr. Loghry, the faculty advisor, with Bill Arthurs of the kept the club going at a lively pace. Though Hopty's springs sank low, his motor purred happily for he knew that he was sharing the load of making men out of boys. Formal pose for HifY. First row, left to vightr C. Pauley L. Moss, B. Wolcott, W. johnson W. Mazura, D. Hay, j. Clarke T. Stewart, Second row: D. Berg, P. Arnette G. Seimert, R. Fitzpatrick, I Caldwell, Brink, M. Gastner D. Karthauser, D. Dobler. 62 1 1 Y l IDA M. PRICE Sponsor HALL PATROL DIRECTS TRAFFIC ILDRED Schlarman became president, Eileen Zdinak vicefpresident, Barbara Laux secretary and Angelo Collura treasurer of the junior high governing body. Repref senting the clubs and home rooms were Paul Arnette, Carol Brink, Diane Mawhinney, Margaret Moellenbrock, janalene Nicklas, Margaret Ritter, jean Smith and Roger Thomson. Two outstanding events marked the year: The meeting will now come to order. Left to right: M, Schlarman, M. Laux. UNIOR COU CIL a new constitution and a hall patrol. Drawn up with the aid of sponsor Miss Price, the new constitution will go into effect next year. With the hall patrol, the council swung into immediate action. Members were chosen and activity points were awarded. The Hopty Car and the council agreed that the A. H. S. Junior High was advancing toward greater student participation. E. Zdinak, M. Ritter, M. Moellen- brock, C. Brink, P, Arnette, J. Smith. A. Cclora, R. Thompson. 63 IN his journey through the year, the Hopty Car could not pass up the junior high activities. The Hopty Car first stopped at the sign marked Dramatic Club. There he picked up their president Diane Mawhinney. She introduced him to the members. During the year the Dramatic Club read many plays, one of which was given in assembly. Their director, Miss Fuchs, told the club many interesting facts about the theater, after which all made a project having to do with dramatics. Proceeding on his way, the Hopty Car went to the Science Club. There amidst all the smoke and queer smells, he saw their president Howard Sipe. He explained that through the year the science club saw movies and performed experiments as a group. The club was divided into groups that specialized on such things as model airplanes and electricity. With two club presidents now in his back seat, the Hopty Car went on. Around the next bend was the all girl club, Future Homemakers of America. Their president Evelyn Zewe went to other F.H.A. conferences to bring back ideas to the members. Each meeting was carefully 64 JUNIQR H ENCOURAGE THE STUDENTS TO planned by committees made up of the club members, each committee taking one meeting. Behind the success of the F.H.A. was the sponsor, Miss Jones. Guided by the presidents he had picked up from the clubs just reviewed, the Hopty Car stopped at the Pep Club. ln one part of the gym the cheerleaders were practicing to make perfect, others were learning how to cheer. With Mrs. Zook as their sponsor and Nancy Stombaugh as their president, the club met every Thursday, activity period. Then came the Travel Club. While Miss Austen guided the group over the world, Angelo Collura presided over the meetings. The club was divided into four groups, these groups planned the program for each weekly club meeting. Last came the Chorus Club. With the range of numbers from the spiritual to the classical and semifclassical, the club sang for improvement. They chose Mildred Schlarman as president and Mr. Greig, the music director, was the sponsor. With all the club presidents weighing him down, the Hopty Car was eager to please his ambitious junior high friends with a special hopty around Avalon. H CLUBS BROADEN THEIR INTERESTS Yes, I think it will be a good play. Adventurmg into science. to'right:N.Gray, G. Pauley, D. Mawhinney, Left to 1Tgl1t: P. Arnette, H. Sipe, M. Gaster, ummerholder. H. Greene. Let's have a cheer! Getting those spots located. to right: Betcher, M. Moellenbrock, Left to right' G. Neale. D, Nusz, A. Colors ummings, N. Stombaugh. K, Crawford. Aren't those cookies done yet Lejt to right. C. Nauman, E. Zewe, M. Ritter, A. Stehman. Practicing for the fun of it, Left to 'nglztg C. Ringlandx I. Cummings, A McBride, B. Kaiser. E. Burt, M. Schlarman sf f . ,J im-294 3 V!!! , f IQ 'ff' Sin, if , El 7JI, f B 2 L' ' '. ,1 ,,,:, , 1, 1, . W V H 1' ' 'LQ f , W Ly-x, gf' Q zvmi ff W b- i--.,,....v 3 f ' If - - X S,-U., QQ . f 4. . iw L1 i2?:i 1i'ffSffai?5: TW? 5 'RQ V h K A K . K I P ' 2: 7 i f7 1254557 fi ' f ff ,Q , ' -ff - , ' , I , f W .1 , 211' 4 -' ,,, . f in T fm'-IQ: V , ' ' 'L ,fb W fr' gf W , ,V .,X4,ikMbQ fyxkxgh 1: 'Yi' fgwsggrg FL' gpvjzz ,rw . . '. 0 .. f ' If 3 , 2 , , HIV , ,:QfQ,1 'Q X g, ' W ix 4 Q13 Mew ' ,, 'N Q .YW 5- , , ig A ,X A W, .ff L- fflfi 4 ,a ' K-1 u 6? STUDE T DOIN'S WITH CA ERA AROUND THE TOWN Have a look. it won't bite. Left to right. P. Rogers, P. Lawton, L. Rice, B. Voelker. Noon time lull. Left to r1gl1t:T. Cohen. H. McCaully, R. Dominytus, M. Johnston, D. Glaser, J. Fitzpatrick, J. Ranta. Naughty! Naughtyl Naughty' N. Buck, D. Marshall, S. Kaiser, P. Burkholder. I'm so sorry, but accidents will happen. Left to vightr L. Moss, -I. Wheeler L. Neale. Let's have time out to catch our breath, Left to right: Wood, W. Garchell, S. Downing. M. Mesloh, S. Fitz' patrick. E. Klien, C. Holtzhauser, N. Pare, Kimmick. The football fans waiting for some action. A A little assistance please. Left to nght: 1. Kochenbach, j. Wunderly, M. Smith, D. Dobler, M. Mesloh, N. Newlin, C. Monda, J. Hahn, Our trophies. Friction in the groove. Left to rigl1t:S. Downing, E, DuKaich, B. Camby. This is the way we spend our history period. Left to right: E. Fitzsimmons, M. Byerly, H. Stringert, Mr. Loghry, L. Reiner. Aren't you ever on time in the morning? Left to right: J. Rowland, B. Cole, D, Dobler, D. Brendle, E. Gerber, J. Hoffman, Miss Miller. Happy practicing today, boys? Left to right: T. McCurdy, B. Voekler, H. Stewart, J. Shrewsbury, D. Tredway. All spooked up for Halloween. Left to right: T. Dominytus, E. Duliaich, C. Myers, D. Crawford. Out to win. Left to nght: M. Moellenbrock, M. Barefoot, G. Stombaugh. Isnit love grand. Left to 1igl1!: D. Glaser, G. Stomf baugh, B. Laib, J. Fehsenfeld, S. Ramsey, D. Nusz. Scene from the prom. Don't run too hard fellows. Left to nglit: B. Hahn, K, Crawford, E. Hood, M. Gastner, B. Henry, Cv. Neale, P. McBride, B. Meiser, B. Patterson, C. Gesler, D. Fisher. Don't you know it isn't polite to whisper john? Leftt right: B. Laux, H. Woodburn, D. McBride, J, Woodburn, W. Karthauser. X 4 kN9Y'EPffff1Q X 3 Z fKiwL5U c5,1 M gf Wxpo OR JI 1 I 1 c 4 pf, N QS fPXfONNN 1' gd F? T' Q-Z ' film :H Modern Hiawathas. Left to nght: K. Baldridge, S McBride, C. Smith. fgg. The men behind the lines Left to right: Caldwell K. Oakley, W. johnson C. Beuerman. The Bellevue game' , FQQTBALL J... E. Coach CAPTURES NORTH BOROUGHS TROPHY Avalon Avalon Avalon Avalon Avalon Avalon .... . . . Avalon Avalon Avalon SEASONS RESULTS Darlington ...... Bethel ...., Freedom .... . . . Edgewood . Sewickley ....... Avonworth ...,,. Bellevue ........ Leetsdale . . West View. .... . dusty Hopty Car was always at the games rooting his favorites to victory. Here is a review of what our fourfwheeled friend saw during the exciting '47 season. The untried Panthers unveiled their new T formation in the opener against mediocre Darlington. The airfminded Avalonites struck four times on passes with Crawford, Delp, Jack Glaser and Nusz nabbing the swineskin for T. D.'s to trounce the visitors soundly, 2'7fO. First row, left to right: A. Collura, R. Steck R. Beran, T. Williams, B. Patterson, T Schroeder, D. Baird, C. Beuerman, -mgv. Caldwell, W. Johnson, mgr., K, Oakley mgr., R. Meyer, G. Neale, R. Mesloh Second row, left to right: D. Domville B. Voelker, N. Grande, H. Stewart, J Holcomb, A. Stapel, J. Ward, J. Waldron D. Tredway, H. Parker, D. Sanders, C Voltz, J. Kretzler, M. Johnson, J. Shrewsf bury, H. Dennison, coach. Third row, left to right: J. Wertacnik, coach D. Mawhinney, J. McSorley, W. Mazura: A. Bogner, C. Pauley, L. Moss, J. O'Connell, J. Clarke, R. Dominytus, J. Wheeler R. Young, P. McGinnis, T. McCurdy: B. Pepmyer. Fourth row, left to right: J. Loghry, coach, J. Glaser, T. Stewart, T. Domville, R. Hamm, J. McCarthy, K. Kuechler, A, Seiber, D. Crawford, D. Glaser, D. Delp, D. Nusz, H. Jones. X W qiaifs K N 1 A ... 5 . 5 2 J. J. WERTACNIK HARRY A. Dsnxisox Assistant Coach junior H1gh Coach Visiting formidable Bethel, Coach Loghry's boys matched Bethel's offense yard for yard. On the two inch line at halftime the Panthers yielded twice to their opponents and dropped a 12f0 verdict. Avalon met a strong foe at Freedom. Both sides featured sharp defensive plays. just before the half, Freedom converted a blocked kick into six points and successfully warded off the threatening jungle Cats for the rest of the game. Host to Edgewood, the Locals showed loose defensive plays as the second half the Blue and Gold opened gaping holes in the visitors' line, and Keuchler stormed over with the Panthers' second score. Late in the last quarter, an alert Edgewood back snagged a bad Avalon pass and returned 92 yards for the tieing points. The extra point sealed the Panthers' doom 1342. The Erst conference game was with Sewickley. The Avalonites bottled up the Indians' offense and drove to the 8 yardline before the clock stopped them. Surging back, the conference champs drove for the game's only score, giving the Panthers their fourth setback. ck gains yardage Heave Hof A tense moment. FGCJTBALL WIN FOUR - LOSE FIVE Avalon opened the neighborhood rivalry by invading Avonworth. The fleetffooted Glaser brothers sparked the Avalon attack with three touchdowns as the Panthers won a glorious victory and erased any doubts as to their ability on the gridiron. The Bellevue fray was a night spectacle on the Bulldogs' field. The Avalonites couldn't solve the Red and Black defense until the second quarter when Don Glaser's 20 yard run set the Panthers' attack in motion. A GlaserftofGlaser pass climaxed a sustained drive of 70 yards and put the Blue and Gold on top, 6f0. The home team retaliated with a third quarter score, but the Glaser's brother act settled the issue with a 15 yard pass in the final minutes to give Avalon its first victory in four years over Bellevue. Host to Leetsdale, the Panthers fought a determined foe. Injuries were almost as numerous as points as Avalon battled In the huddle. savagely to protect its early 6fpoint lead. The patched up Avalonites added another touchdown in the game's dying moments to sew up the verdict. In the year's finale the crippled Avalon gridders faced a beefy West View squad on the home field. A perfect play on a short pass and lateral set up the Panthers' Hrst score. Soon afterwards the Indians plunged over taking a lfpoint lead. The locals counted again in the third period to claim a 12f7 advantage. In the waning minutes of the game West View tallied to take a 1342 win from the outscored but not outfought Panthers. The final total of four wins and five losses was not a phenomenal record. However, this year's team brought to Avalon the Hrst North Borough's cup in its historyia real tribute to the great team of '47. THE SQ AD Left to right: R. Dominytus, J. O'Connell, D. Hamm. C. Pauley, Left zo vrght: D. Crawford, D. Glaser, E. Gerber, T. Stewart P. McGinnis. D. D319 Left to rnghrg K, Kuechler. j. McCarthy. xl. Glaser, T, Domville, D. Nusz, Left to vight: L. Moss, J. Wheeler, B. Pepmyer, A. Bogner, AI. Left to rnghr: W. Mazura, j. Clarke, R. Young, J. Waldron MCS0felY- A. Stapel. A Ticket Girls Top row, left to nght: S. Fitzpatrick, G. Utberg, E. Klein, D. Hunker, G. Shrewsbury, G. Stombaugh, B. Halladay, S. McBride, M. Barefoot, S. McDonald. Second row. left to right: M. Disher, C. Myers, W. Gatchell, E. Moellenf brock, R. Schlarp, E. Perley, M. Madgewick, j. Kimmick, M. J. Wright, 1. Owens, S. Ramsey. Third row, left to right: B. Williams, C. johnson, D, Brendle, C. Quail, j. Criss, L. Neale, B. Tobin. Fourth row, left to fight: M. Jacobs, M. Thomas, B. Golden. G. King, j. Fehsenfeld, I.. Laux, N. Armstrong. BQCSTERS ASK FOR HOPTY'S SUPPORT HE Boosters were always a favored group with the Hopty Car. Not only did he reserve front right for cheerleaders, but also he didn't forget to include the hardfworking A ticket committee. Peppy little Marion Jacobs headed the cheerleading group. The experienced girls cooperating with Jake were joan Fehsenfeld, Nancy Armstrong, Barbara Golden and Shirley Hart. One new member, Betty Peden, was added at the beginning of the year. This lively combination kept the cheers rolling throughout football season. However, at the start of basketball, Kitty Baldridge filled the vacancy caused by Barbara Golden's departure. This year the cheerleaders took on extra responsibilities when they organized a cheer' leading club. Here was an opportunity for 74 You've got the pep. Top row, left to right: N. Armstrong, S. Hart, B. Peden. Second row, left to 1iglit: j. Fehsenfeld, M. Jacobs, B. Golden any girl to learn and practice the technique of cheerleading. Veteran cheerleaders assisted the club members. Mrs. Zook sponsored both cheerleading outfits, and in addition coached the junior high octette. Not to be forgotten was the ambitious A ticket committee. This group of thirtyfhve girls faithfully took care of the financial end of all athletic events. Their work began with the sale of A tickets at the opening of school and ended only after the final basket' ball exhibition. This earnest committee had no oiiicers but guiding them were Mary Lou Laux, Erba Perley and Bonnie Williams. Mr. Nicholls was their sponsor. Considering the amount of work the Boosters actually accomplished, it was no wonder Hopty willingly gave them priority. ,Q ,' . is fi I BASKETBALL Hm'S?ani3?W TIE FOR SECTION TITLE - LOSE PLAYOFFS HE cheers and shouts that rocked the gym could mean but one thing to the Hopty Car--basketball season was here. Facing a season of uncertainty, the Panthers had to make up for material shortf comings with a great fighting spirit. Through this fight and team work, a team that was conceded but an outside chance of winning, won ten of twelve league games and tied for the W.P.I.A.L. section 12 championship. After breaking even in six prefseason warmfup contests, the Panthers opened up league competition by smothering visiting Zelienople, New Kensington copped a nonf league fray, but the undaunted Avalon hoopsters bounced back to trim their Bellevue rivals, 3627. Leetsdale next fell before the Blue and Gold in a nipfandftuck battle on their floor. Ken Kuechler's long onefhand shot with Hfteen seconds to go edged Evans City in an important contest, 4240. Sewickley was no match for the rampaging jungle Cats, who next faced a reputedly classy Avonworth rival on the home court. Receiving last minute instructions. First row, left to right: D. Delp, T. Domville, j. Waldron, T. Rupert, K. Keuchler. Second row, left to right: J. Glaser, T. Stewart, J. McCarthy, R. Young Mr. Dennison. BASKETBALL WIN TEN - LOSE THREE The Antelopes led for most of the game, but a brilliant last period rally by the spunky Panthers sent the Red and Gray down to defeat, 3965. West View tagged the locals for another nonfleague defeat in a midfseason breather. Returning to the section race, the Avalonf ites without much effort again crushed helpless Zelienople. The unpredictable Bellevue Bulldogs caught the jungle Cats on one of those nights and knocked them from the ranks of the undefeated, 3316. Avalon came back strong and, led by Captain Tom Stewart's eighteen points, easily over' whelmed Leetsdale. But revengefseeking Evans City invaded the local gym and whipped the home team, 4128. The Panthers then faced the tough prospect of beating both Sewickley and Avonworth to tie for top spot in the section. Future champions. Left to 'right D. Nusz, W. Meiser, D Tobin Sewickley was no obstacle, however, as the Blue and Gold bested the Indians on their home court with little difliculty. With both the section crown and the North Boroughs cup riding on the outcome, Avalon and Avonworth met before a full house at Avalon. The Panthers maintained a slight lead throughout most of the game, and again emerged triumphant over the Antelopes, 4643. New Brighton was the scene of the playolf with Evans City for the section 12 honor. Coach Dennison's boys stuck close behind their rivals for three quarters, but a last quarter barrage by the Blue and White eliminated the hardffighting Panthers, 4661. So ended the season for this great Avalon quintet. Great . . . not because of a phenomonal wonflost record . . . but great because they possessed the neverfsayfdief spirit that makes a good team great. Ready - Aim - Fire' First row, left to right: N Grande P Gilliland, G. Neale, D. Domville, Bi Athletes in action. ShfeWbUfViD'NusZ- McGinnis R. Myer, B. Barton. ggcond row: ID-lilfedwaya H Stewaf Avalon Avalon Avalon Avalon A valon Avalon ,li Avalon Avalon 'Avalon ' Avalon Avalon .... ..., Avalon .... .... SEASONS RESULTS Olwer.. ... . Midland . Oliver, . Monaca. Beaver Midlanal Zelienople New Kensington Bellevue .. , Leetsclale . . Evans Cxty .. Sevvickley . . xAvalon . Avalon iAvalon Avalon , ,'Avalon TAval0n XAvalon, 'Avalon . A'Avalon . +Avalon . kLeague games 'fSection Playoff Avonvvortlm West View Zelienople New Kensmg Bellevue . Leetsdale Evans City Sewickley Avonworth Evans City VARSITY J. GLASLR T. ST1iwARr R. Youm T. RUPPRT D. DBLP J. WALDROIN , T. DoMx1LLr J. MCCARTHY ton Batter up. BASEBALL HOPTY TURNS TO THE DIAMOND SEASON'S RESULTS Avalon. .....,... 2 Avonworth. Avalon .,.. .... 4 Hopewell , . Avalon... 8 Neville.... Avalon .... .... 2 Leetsdale. , Avalon .... ..,. 4 Aspinwall. Avalon. . . ..... 4 Avonworth Avalon ..,. ,... . 9 Hopewell.. Avalon Avalon Neville.,.. ....3 Aspinwall. LAGUED by a lack of pitchers, the diamond squad just couldn't get into the swing throughout the season. The lone bright spot was the slugging of Ed Brink, who posted a phenomonal .482 average for the nine games. Avalon visited Avonworth to absorb an Sf2 beating. Hopewell followed up with an easy triumph while Neville tagged the Panthers with number three. Leetsdale took an easy win. Aspinwall's last inning tally smashed the Jungle Cat's first bid for victory. Avonvvorth again annihilated the Panthers with a thirteen run barrage, and Hopewell outslugged the Panthers in a 12f9 marathon. Fourteen walks gave Neville ten runs as they again posted the winless Blue and Gold. A final setback by Aspinwall climaxed the dreary season. By the end of the season, even the Hopty Car felt as if he needed air in his tires. Left to right: J. Shrewsbury H Stewart, D. Treclway, C Pauley D. Nusz, W. johnson, K Kuechler Left to right: G. Stombaugh, S. Hart, S McDonald, L. Vogel, C. Brink, E Moellenbrock, M. Moellenbrock, K Baldridge. Make it count. GIRLS DRIVE FOR THE GOAL EARLY in September the Hopty Car began overhearing the feminine passen- gers discuss the iirst few hockey practices. Soon words such as sticks, bully and striking circle became familiar lingo to the car. By the latter part of October, the A.H.S. vehicle was so thoroughly informed on all major hockey events that he was able to enlighten any of his doubtful occupants on every phase of the subject. The Hopty Car knew that in the inner' class tournament the seniors had defeated all three teams of underclassmen thereby gaining the coveted position of lirst place. As win' ning captain, Gladys Stombaugh saw her team scored against only once, the goal being made during the juniorfsenior match. Boasting second place were the sophomores, headed by Dorothy McDonald. HQCKEY This spirited squad outwitted the Junior and freshman teams to accumulate their two hardfwon victories. Shirley Fitzpatrick's juniors claimed third place by penetrating the freshmen defense. Piloted hy Margaret Moellenbrock, the peppy freshmen bowed to more experienced rivals. However, they expect revenge next year. The Hopty Car could not conclude the hockey season without recalling his struggles in transporting the girls to outside schools. But when a team composed of freshmen and sophomores defeated Sewickley Academy, 2fO, and a juniorfsenior combination nosed out the Pitt Sophomores, 1fOg Hopty ad' mitted it had been more than worth the trouble. .,-....,..l VGLLEYBALL RIDING THE NET O sooner had basketball season reached its close,than the volleyball lists were posted. Goodfnaturedly Hopty stuck around to be in the running for the ensuing volleyball contests. Luella Neale, Mary Lou Platt, Christine Holzhauser, Erba Perley, Betty Lou Robert' son, Marian Mesloh and Shirley Elliott served as captains for the round robin tournament. Each team was composed of girls from all classes. Good sportsmanship, frequent cheers and much laughter were the results of the evenly matched combinations. These playoffs offered excitement and excellent preparations for the later class games. Following the completion of the round robin tournament, the class squads were Volleyball enthusiasts AI. Heine, Owens. 1. Kimmich. organized. The senior octette eliminated its three opponents to secure the coveted position of first place. Next in the running appeared the swift juniors who boasted two victories. Their tricky spiking and accurate serves earned them second place. Not to be forgotten were the undaunted sophies. This energetic group won the admiration of opposing teams for a display of wonderful sportsmanship and intelligent playing. Lacking only in experience, the tall spirited freshmen delivered skillful setfups to account for many remarkable performances. Volleyball season turned out so successf fully that the Hopty Car never regretted the extra time spent, From the lirst tap across the net until the final serve, the royal car applauded the net octette. First row, left to right: C. Smith Second row: S. McBride, C, Fry Third row: M. Platt,M. Madgwick HITTING THE HOOP HE Hopty Car could not help over' hearing the various discussions of his feminine passengers. During windy March, the conversation centered more and more on enthusiastic accounts of basketball games. Hopty soon became acquainted with the names of the seven girls who served as captains during the first tournament: Sally McBride, Gerra Shrewsbury, Sara McDo11ald, Betty Robertson, Gladys Stombaugh, Carol Smith and Sue Downing. Stombaugh's speedy passers outwitted all but Shrewsbury's defense to cop top place. Second rank ended in a tie between Sally McBride's and Sue Downing's teams, each having only two losses. The remaining BASKETBALL groups contributed many exciting exhibitions before the match was drawn to a close. Mrs. Zook then selected class teams. Captain Sue Downing's senior girls ended in first place. A snappy squad of sophomores captured second place by defeating both freshmen and juniors. Sylvia Ramsey headed this successful team. Lead by Nancy Pare, the juniors chalked up one victory for third place. Despite no wins, Judy Cummings' tall freshman squad offered its opponents rigid competition with indications of future victories. Both winners and losers keenly enjoyed the tournaments while the Hopty Car confessed the season well worth following even during the warm mid April afternoons. Practicing skills. Left no 1ight: j. Glaser, N. Armstrong, B. Robertson, S. Fitzpatrick, D. McDonald, G. Shrewsbury, S. Downing. 81 Ls., 1. R. DEL? M. BAREPOOT K. KUECHLBR S. DOWNING T. STEWART G. S1-xnzwsnuav ATHLETIC AWARDS SIX people were selected as outstanding in sports at Avalon High School for the year 1948. Each of these seniors possessed skill, versatility, team work and a sense of good sportsmanship. Whether lugging the pigskin, blocking or backing up the line, allfaround athlete Dick Delp rated tops. Dumbo's indomatable fighting spirit and headsfup play earned his title of outstanding. Sue Downing's skillful playing was not confined to one particular sport. By display' ing unusual versatility and keen perception of fairness in each sport, Sue won her place in the athletic field, Mary Louise Barefoots skills and leader' ship were respected in athletics. Her cooperation with fellow team mates helped her meet the qualiiications which have been established for eligibility. As captain of the basketball team, cool' headed, hotfshooting Tom Stewart showed fine qualities of sportsmanship. Besides being the team's leading scorer, Stew was equally consistent on defense. As a smooth fielding first baseman or an emergency pitcher, unspectacular Ken Kuechler had what it takes. On top of his fielding versatility, Smofs bat added punch to the linefup. Good sportsmanship and a friendly manner paved Gerra Mae Shrewsbury's way to the top. Not only was she a welcome asset to any team, but also she was equally popular as a closefcalling referee. MAKI G THE RCUNDS AT A ALO Spreading Christmas cheer Left to 1ight: D. Hay, Ranta M. Mesloh, D. Cook. Football star draws admiration. Left to right: R. Jacobs, R. Franz, D. Glaser, T. Disher, I. Haslett. Joe's Heels. Prom goers. Left to right: N. Wolff, M. Disher, J. Clarke, M. Neas, M. Jacobs, Don Crawford. The between class intermission. Left to right: B. McGinnis, B. Patterson, E. Snyder, M. White, P. McBride, J. Caldwell, H. Greene, D. Domville, M. Moellenbroch, N. Snyder, A. Fawcett, A. Stehman. Avonworth marauders. eft to right: T. Stewart, . Glaser, D. Hamm, T. omville. Sentimental silhouette. unior high cheerleaders. irst row, left to right: N. tombaugh, N. Vaughan, . Rupert, B. Nabors, J. arter, J. Betcher, J. Heine, . Moellenbrock. s usmess ifrector Abt's Service Station .... Ann's Dairy Bar ...... Approved Appliance. . Avalon Bank ....... Avalon Garage ..,.., . Avalon Gulf Station ,,.., Avalon Hardware ..... Avalon Pharmacy ,.... Avalon Poultry House. . . Avalon Realty .......... Avalon Shoe Repair. . , . Avalon Volunteer Fire Co. ,,., , . Avalon Wornan's Club. . . Bellevue Bowling ........ Bellevue Electric ...,,... Bellevue LincolnfMercury .,.. . Bellevue Market ........ Bellevue Pharmacy ...,.. Bellevue Theatre ..,,.... Ben Avon Lumber Co. . . . Betcher Funeral Home ..... . . Boulevard Cleaners .... Brendl and Quaill .,...., Burger's Wagon Wheel. . . Central Market ,...... Collura Market ,.... Constandy's Grill ..... Cookuhn Tea Room ..... Corner Dairy ..,...... Deluxe Barber Shop ....., Duifs Iron City College. . Emsworth Motor ....... Eneix, Don ...,..... Frishkorn's Flowers .... Grace Martin School ..... Gray Printing Co. .,..., . Herbert's Beauty Shop. . . King's Smoke Shop .... Logan, Eric B. ..... . LoPresti's Store ..... Mandl Bakery, . . . Maple Inn .,,...... Mather Jewelry ......,... McDonald Funeral Home. , McGinnis Pharmacy ....,. Monda's Fruit Market .... Morgan's Cleaning .,.. Mortimer's Jewelry ..... Moss Cleaning ...... Murphy, G. C.. . . Newmyer Flowers .,...... NoblefThompson .,...,... North Boroughs Y.M.C.A. North Hills Dairy ........ Otto's Dairy ,,..... Parker Chevrolet ,.., Pinkerton School ....., Pontiac Engraving ...... Rawlings Taxi Service .,.., Redshaw Men's Wear, . . Reeve's Drug Store ...,... Robert Morris School ...,. Rock's Pharmacy ......, Schoeber's Electric .... Shaney Plumbing .... Siemert's Bakery .... Strem Studios ........ Stump Bros. Garage ...., Suburban Film Shop .,... Suburban Printing ..... Suburban Realty ..,. Tejan Coal Co. ,....... . Waldron's Bakery .,.,..,, Watenpool's Triangle Store Wharton's Service Station. White Auto Sales ........ Wolcott, 1. D. .....,.. . Young's Drug Store ..... Young, Frank N. ..... . Parents Mrs. John S. Mr. E? Mrs. Mr. Mr. E? Mrs. E99 Mrs. Mr. E! Mrs. cmd F riends Barefoot William E. Beatty George L. Berg Charles A. Beuerman Gordon W. Bixler Mr. Es? Mrs. Chalmer C. Black Mr. Mr. Es? Mrs. Ei Mrs. Carl A. Bruckman Harry K. Campney Mr. E? Mrs. joseph H. Clarke Mr. E3 Mrs. S. Edward Cohen Mrs. Lena Crawford Mr. E99 Mrs. Louis E. Delp Mr. Es? Mrs. Wilfred L. Disher Mr. Ee? Mrs. Thomas A. Dominytus Mr. Ee? Mrs. Robert D. Elliott Mr. Ei Mrs. Herman C. Fehsenfeld Mr. Psa Mrs. Bernard J. Fitzpatrick Mr. E? Mrs. Howard N. Fry Mr. Ei Mrs. Edward H. Gerber Mr. Ee? Mrs. Arthur L. Glaser Mrs. David B. Golden Mr. E99 Mrs. Thomas Halladay Mr. Ee? Mrs. William R. Hawley Mr. Es? Mrs. Charles R. Hoffman Mr. E53 Mrs. Otto F. Holzhauser Mrs. Charles Johnson Mr. E99 Mrs. Wilbur H. Kelly Mr. E99 Mrs. john H. Kochenbach Mrs. Dorothy Kuechler Mr. E+? Mrs. Albert V. Landgren Mr. 5.-9 Mrs. John A. Laux Mr. ES? Mrs. John L. Lees Mr. Eff Mrs. Charles W. Mazura Mr. Es? Mrs. john K. McBride Mrs. Grace S. McCarthy Mr. E? Mrs. Stanley McCullough Lester C. McDonald Mr. E99 Mrs. Mr. E? Mrs. joseph F. McSor1ey Mr. E? Mrs. Karl Mesloh Mr. Ee? Mrs. William F. Moellenbrock Mr. E99 Mrs. Raymond Moss john S. Neale Mr. E? Mrs. Mr. Es? Mrs. james E. O'Connell H. E. Pepmeyer E? Mrs. Mrs. S. Todd Perley Mr. Er? Mrs. james W. Platt Mr. fi Mrs. George A. Robertson Mrs. Byron R. Rowland Mr. The Reverend E99 Mrs. A. W. Sandberg Mr. E? Mrs. Arthur Seaber Mrs. Conwell E. Shrewsbury Mr. E? Mrs. Frank A. Siemert Mrs. Florence A. Smith Mr. Es? Mrs. Raymond R. Smith Mrs. Norma Stepp Mr. Es? Mrs. A. james Stewart Mr. E? Mrs. Ander C. Stombaugh Mr. E? Mrs. Frank T. Wadlow The Reverend E? Mrs. Kenneth R Mr. E? Mrs. Jerrold E. Wheeler Mr. Er? Mrs. Hugh Wilson Young . Waldron With best wishes to be had to every member of this GRADUATING CLASS HENRY L. BETCHER FUNERAL DIRECTOR Member ofthe Class of 1930 85 Tour Taxi Call Is Our Desire M 0 S S E59 N F D R L I N S - Odorless Dry Cleaners TAILORS f- - FURRIERS TAXI SERVICE One Day Service SERVING THE NORTH BOROUGHS 612 California Ave. JU 7334 AVALON, PA. Llnden 8744 SEPTEM BER 3-Welcome back to your alma mater. Get to work quick! 4-Miss Fuchs has all the fellows looking. And Mrs. Leonard-lucious. 8-John Waldron and Walter Bieller vie for typing class honors. 9-Don't you just love the olive drab window frames? 1Ofjohn Koke, the wolf, scouting around for a girl. 12-First game, and are we ever wonderful! Avalon 27, Darlington 0. 15-No, kids. don't go down street during activity period. 16-We must tell those Avonworth girls to let our football boys alone, 17-The old and the new . . . Peggy and Ed, Bob and joanie. 18-Broken bones result from first important hockey game. 22-Fitzpatrick, Brink and Stewart elected to head Senior High. 23-Smitty discovers her college man, 24-Miss Hoover overjoyed with her new recording machine, 29-Culver airs views on mass annihilation of Europe. 304-First Travalon comes out, much to the relief of few beat staff. Avalon Pharmacy Louis J. LENDL, Pharmacist 606 California Ave. A FRIEND AVALON, PA. Compounding Prescriptions ls Our Profession Compliments of We Deliver ROsewood 8013 McDONALD'S FUNERAL HCME Private Ambulance Service 529 CALIFORNIA AVENUE LINDEN 7000 AVALON, PA. 86 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OE 1948 ON YOUR FINE ACHIEVEMENTS PLAN TO SERVE AND BE OE SERVICE, THEN HAPPINESS WILL ASSUREDLY BE YOURS Best Wishes For Your Continued Success In Future Emleawws PARKER CHEVROLET 616 LINCOLN AVENUE LInden 4700 BELLEVUE, PA 87 Lo Prestfs Schoebefs For Finer Foods Electrical Repairing G99 Wiring 628 California Avenue 514 California Avenue AVALON, PA. AVALON, PA. ROsevvood 7995 Phone JUniper 6834 OCTOBER 1ASeniors invade Strem's to get their pictures took. 2-Sophomore party tomorrow for the little wheels of A.H.S. 6--Louie passed her driving test! And after only 3 years of learning! 7-Why did Avonworth have to steal the heart of our pert cheerleader jake! 8-'SI-Iifho, anybody home? Assembly with Mr, George Campbell. 10-Goodbye, Mr. Crawshaw. Hi, Mr. Nichol. 13-Could Harry McCauley have his eye on cute freshie Margie Moellenbrock7 14-Scorcher gets rid of his crutches . , . for a few days at least, 16-Gladys and Donnie are getting along pretty fine. 20-Newest addition to the band, Tojo Monda orders a new drum. 21-Buy an Annual or drop dead. 22vOh, Mr. Loghry, your French is so cute!!!!!!!!!!! 234C-.A.A. cuts loose with the first hayride of the year. 27-Half holiday for winning the North Boroughs Trophy. 31--Kids dig in to free barbecues at Pen and Key Halloween Hop. Reeves' Drug Store Prescriptions of ,Quality o ERNEST J. REEVES, Ph.G. ERNEST A. REEVES, Ph.G., B.S. RIECK f SEALTEST ICE CREAM Llnden 6434 f 9852 643 CALIFORNIA AVE. 88 Tejan Coal and Supply Company CHAMPION and Panhandle Coals, NEVILLE CCKE Solid Fuel for Solid Comfort Llnden 5250 f 5251 Emsworth R. R. Station William C. Rock Pharmacist SLTHE REXALL STORES.. 550 California Ave, LI 5625 AVALON, PA. Service for the Sick Compliments of AVALGN VOLUNTEER FIRE CGMPANY -f COfOPERATICN BUY AT Keyword ro Success Monda's Fruit Market , Fon YOUR HEALTH NORTH BoRoUoHs Y. M. C. A. Specials Every Day Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Daily 620 California Ave. JU 4522 The Market Place of North Borough Bellevue Market LINCOLN AT SPRAGUE Llnden 6100 to 6107 Inc. Compliments of A Friend AVALCN GULF STATION LUBRIOATIONS 621 California Avenue AVALON, PA, S. B. LUTTRELL, Manager Llnden 9933 NOVEMBER 3AKetchum and Ed kiss and make up. 5-Danny and Gerra Mae getting along real fine. 6-Jerry, you better move to Starr Avenue. 10-Seniors come up with their hayride. Brrrrrrlllll 12--Seniors' fall picnic a success. Favorite phrase . . , Eat another hotfdogf' 13--Rotary banquet for the team. My, how those guys can eatl!!! 14-Senior YfTeens prepare for the potfluck supper. Hope they like it!!!! 17-john Waldron nominated Sneak ofthe Week !!!!! 18-Senior play postponed. just can't get along without O'Connell, 19-Well, fellows, do you or do you not like the new look? 20-Can't get these four coupled off . . . O'Connell, Brendle, Bogner and Sloan. 21- Man of the House at jr. Entertainment certainly was a howl. 25YPoor Bird Beuerman just can't keep his blood pressure stationary. 26-Seniors hnish Hamlet much to the relief of themselves and Wm. Shakespeare. 284HifY Foothall dance finds many new couples. Ah, romance!!! Avalon Shoe Repair 626 California Avenue AVALON, PA. JOSEPH MAZZOTTA, Proprietor Bellevue Pharmacy Professional Service 571 LINCOLN AVE. LI 2346 M. W. Vv'atenpoOl TRIANGLE FOOD STORE Groceries f Produce Lunch Meats 632 California Ave. AVALON, PA. Grace Martin's School A School Discriminateu SECRETARIAL FOR YOUNG WOMEN 17th Eff 18th Floors-Keenan Bldg. Pittsburgh 22, Pa. GRACE MARTIN CORNELIUS, Prin. ATlantic 63096310 RALPH MCGINNIS Dmggist 2 California Ave. Ll 2170 AVALON, PA. Live with Flowers from 405 Lincoln Ave. Llnclen 3745 PRESCRWTIONS HAVE THE RIGHTTOFWVAY IN THIS STORE BELLEVUE, PA. We Deliver The Pinkerton School Compliments Of ACCOUNTING f SECRETARIAL 19th 'Year Excellent Facilities Top Floor Granite Bldg. CLASS CF 1910 6th at Wood AT. 4875 w Compliments of A FRIEND 91 The Home of Good Baked Things to Eat MA DIQS 630 CALIFORNIA AVENUE JUniper 1 309 1-Chuck Pauley has remaining days of school counted to the last second. 2-First basketball game at Oliver. Close, but we won. 3-Senior pictures arrived. Aren't we pretty? 5-Avalon fellows classify junior hi cheerleaders as few neat. 8ASeems as if Marilyn D. has taken over the new senior, John Pederson. 10-It's rumored that Leo found a girl at the Mr. Lebanon Student Court. 11-Hoffman has bought his mistletoe alreadyllll 12-Youngie is high scorer as we lose to Monaca. 15-Mr. Greig tears out his hair getting chorus ready for their concert. 16-Guess Beaver thinks they're pretty smart. We'll beat 'em next time. 17'-The 12fA's are finally allowed to have their French party. 18-Seventeen days for Christmas vacation. That's really a square deal! 24-Well, Jerry Wheeler has finally started his Christmas shopping!!! 26-Ah heck, someone told Bogner there wasn't any Santa Claus!!! 31-Myrt's party turns out to be a booming success. STUDY A-r THE ROBERT MORRIS SCHOOL DAY AND EVENING CLASSES Bookkeeping - Business Administration Accounting - Accountancy Secretarial Science fBeginning and Advancedj Other Business Subjects Available Registrations now accepted. Call, Write, or Telephone THE ROBERT MORRIS SCHOOL Suburban Realty Co. 536 Lincoln Avenue BELLEVUE William Penn Hotel Bldg. AT 0922 Gifts Novelties CLYDE G. MORTIMER Ann's Dair Bar , AND Y MQRTIMER S GIFT SHOP jewelry and Gift Shop 649 CALIFORNIA AVE. 545 Lincoln Ave. Llnden 7722 Llnden 8360 Sandwiches Ice Cream BELLEVUE, PA. Bellevue Lincolnflvlercury Sales INCORPORATED Sales Service 404 LINCOLN AVENUE LINDEN 8500 JANUARY 6-Senior play practice resumed. The cast's hoping nothing else happens. 9-We pause for a moment's silence in honor of joe's Heels. What a record! 12!Jazzbo's minus two teeth and Kretzler's added two stitches. 13-Bellevue just didn't stand a chance against our boys. 14-Bogner and Gerber fight it out. Marion's head still hurts. 15-Walt's glad to have the car now. How else would he get to Oliver? 16-junior YfTeens hold their potfluck supper. 19-Tough game but we beat 'em . . A.H.S. 42 , Evans City 40. 20-Don't we have a pretty gym. Do not touch! 21-johnson's Magic Review mystifies the student body. 23- A Date With Judy packs 'em in. Congratulations Class of '48. 26-Still wondering about the Scorcher I Myrt combination after the play. 27-Avonworth couldn't fake us. We sneak in a win . . 39135. 28!just what would happen if the Ben Avon bridge fell down? 29-Lil and jack celehrate their onefyear anniversary. Nice go! POULTRY EGGS BUTTER Avalon Poultry House 542 California Avenue Shop by Phone4jUniper 7009 FRESH MEATS CROCERIES REAL ESTATE IS MY BUSINESS FRANK N. YOUNG CAN I BE OF SERVICE To YOU? Congratulations to the Class of 1948 THERESS A VACATION IN YOUR SAVINGS ACCOUNT It's there if you put it there with regular deposits from income. It isn't difficult to save when you save for something you really want 4 . . a vacation, a car, a home, a business of your own. Try it . . . you'll see. If you haven't a Cbankj account already, open one this week . , . then Save regularly for the better things in life. Avalon Bank AVALON, PA. Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Pro essional Page J. E. BALDRIDGE, D.D.S. J, XV. GAUS, D.D.S. G. FRANCIS DOBLER, D.D.S. A. R. HARPER, D.D.S. EARLE C. TQYE, D.D.S. JOHN S. WITHERSPOON, M.D DR. JAMES. M. CAMPBELL JAMES D. MASON, DDS' Chwopmctor 94 yearbook staff f for preserving a pictorial record of the school year. We are proud of having played a part in the production of this yearbook and know that you and your alumni will cherish the many memories it retains. You are to be complimented for your initiative and enthusiasm which has played such an important part in its production, Pontiac craftsmen have tried sincerely to crown your efforts with success by rendering service and quality in the production of the photo-engrav- ings in this book. MASTER ENGRAVERS TO AMERlCA'5 SCHOOLS SIIIDOI Pllllllfllflllll DWISIBII K . me wasf may annex snu-:Er ' 011161460 7, ILLIN01S Suburban Film Shop Greeting Cards For All Occasions Compliments of Developing-Printingflinlarging A D Weddings f Child Commercial Photos 467 Lincoln Ave. BELLEVUE JUniper 1696 FEBRUARY 2---Mr, Groves arrives . . . and the sophomore girls howll!!l 5fTrig class settles down to another six weeks of torture. 6-Well, we almost made it . . . New Kensington 47 , . . Avalon 43. 9-Stoney has discovered he can sneak walk around Room 13 in 7 seconds. 1Ofjuniors elect their prom chairman . . . and it is a Fitzpatrick again. 11-Oh, what a miserable game . . . 3346 . . . Bellevue. 12-Faculty take time off for celebration at Tomlinson Hall. 13-Alas for such breaks , . . like Leetsdale. Avalon 58 . . . Leetsdale 31. -Behave in the upper hall, senior high. They have a patrol now. -J. Pederson comes to school with a red face. It was a sunflamp, he says. -Soggy Crumb Crackers present the assembly program . . . What talent!!! fAnnual staff battles it out . . . going to press soon. 24-Avonworth's Mike is some competition for our guys . . . What a game!!' 25-Everythings calm for Snitchy and Nancy again. 26-And now to New Brighton to capture the section. Ahfnutslll! 17 13 19 23 , Home Address JUniper 5422fR Young s Drug Store zoi Fisk Ave. The Rexall Store Compliments of D. B. YoUNo, Ph. G. FRANK SIEMERT S BAKERY 516 California Avenue AVALON, PA. Lincoln Ave. and Fremont St. BELLEVUE, PA. Avalon Hardware MQRGANQS Llnden 6400 Llnden 6401 Hardware and Paints CLEANERS AND DY-ERS Gifts and Models MODERN COLD STORAGE 608 California Avenue Rugs and Upholstery Cleaned JUniper 4183 Meade and Monroe Avenues J. M. HICKLEY, Prop. BELLEVUE 96 Compliments of DELUXE BARBER SHOP ONCE TRIED . . . ALWAYS SATISFIED lNext to Rock's Drug Storej 4-fnlt must he spring, Sydney Anderson's1n love, 5ffAnother intelligent senior is suspended. 8f'I.ittle Beal: Enally goes to Avonworth. just like the rest. 9fWhat senior boy is svddenly interested in a sophomore cheerleaderw 11ACome on, Rita, which one is it going to be 12-John Koke joins the Moose. Hooray! 15fChickie Bruckman cops a prize at VJilk1n's Amateur Program. 17-fPrizes galore at the G. A. A, card party. 18-Poor Peeper's in a quandry about the Avonworth girls. 19-'Pen and KeyfYfTeens' Rhapsody in Blue held in the gym. 23fChL1ck Pauley will never he the same after yesterdays run. 24W Wonder of wonders' Betty Lnu's bangs have disappeared. 25fPlease, fellows, leave the hospital in one piece when you visit C, 26--Wonder why Erba's sporting a Bellevue Hi ringf' Three guesses! 31-'Those French letters are proving very interesting, huh Suel' Abt's Service Station RECAPPING LUBRICATIONS 24 Hours Service 901 Ohio River Blvd. JU 9838 AVALON, PA. Noble Thompson Institute AVALON, PA. SECRETARIAL 'JUNIOR ACCOUNTING COMPTOMETER WSXVITCHBOARD Devoted to Essential Business and Secretarial Training 628 Grant Street CSecond Floorj ATlantic 2255 Suburban Printing Oo. Llnden 7200 Printers -f Publislieis 534 Lincoln Avenue BELLEVUE, PA. Compliments of NORTH HILLS DAIRY BEAUTY SHOP BELLEVUE, PA. 133 Laurel Ave. LI 1623 Greeting Cards BEN AVON Cigars and Pipes HERBERTS Kings Smoke Shop Uniforms of Every Description Class Rings Flags Awards DO ENEIX 927f927A UNION TRUST BU1LD1NG PITTSBURGH, PA. C I I Comrnencement limitations Caps and Gowns Diplomas A Capella Robes 98 Bellevue Bowling J. D. WOLCUTT Corner Lincoln and Balph Ave. Electrical johbing R. BECKER R. C. REUTZEL 228 Chestnut St. Ll 2072gl Llnden 9865 AVALON, PA. APRIL 6fCODgf3CT'l3tlOUS to the two engaged Seniors Dlsher and D 'Kazclm 7-'Rich and ,lody are pretty fine fr.ends novv, don't yoi' think' 9fsSeems as if Dick and Dolores are h1tt1:'g xt off all right. 12fAches and pams are the results of the glflSCT'ITll'YllI'1g classes, Orch' 13'-Another dinner for the basketball team at the L1 thern Cha rch. 14fQuill and Scroll pins awarded to six in assembly. l64J11niors prove Our Hearts Are Yoi ng and Gay. 19-'Well, anyhow, Leo's a free man agaln. Nvts to girls' 2041. Hoffman's jitst dying to become a member of the hall patrol, 22-Bonnie Wllllams seems a l.ttle interested an Ben Avon. too. 23-G. A. A. Weiner roast. Can somebody vse some food 26fBacbelor Voltz has come on t of his shell to date Dora -lane. 28--The same old story'-'Strut and Nlarc.a. 29fCy Hungerford gives a cartoon talk at dear old A. H. S. 30-jvst who's the Florence of Ted Cohen's tablet? Wharton's Service Station Compliments of AVALON LooP Lubrication 7 Waslaiiig A Tires f Batteries Llnden 9997 S. COLLURA Cookuhn Tea Room A 560 Lincoln Avenue Meats and Groceries 201 B- I h A LUNC1-Ieox DINNER lrmmg am Venue Delicious Home Cooking Ll cl 934 A P . n en 7 VALON, A JUmper 0764 99 Progress . . . Technological progress in printing during the five hundred years since the days of the fifteenth century and the early printers has been slow. In China and India many shops are still printing frotn ivory hand carved type on manually operated presses. Even during the industrial revolution in America, development of new printing presses has lagged behind other fields. The greatest changes have come in the planographic field and gravure, as the result of the continuing research of the past thirty years. Offset Printing, a form of lithography, is to be the new service offered by the Gray Printing Company to its clients this year. New equipment, due in July, will include a 24 x 24 Camera and all of the auxiliary pieces required to produce the finest of planographic printing. Printing-The Mother of invention, itself advances along new highways toward a brighter future. As a small integral part of the industry, this company endeavors to keep step. Let us talk to you about your next printing problem. The Gray Printing Co DuBois, Perma. Falls Creek, Perma 100 Compliments of the BELLEVUE THEATRE 609 Lincoln Avenue BELLEVUE BRENDLE ca QUAILL 109 California Avenue RESTAURANT 4gSpring stIll finds Sylvia and Dave together, 5fCollege acceptances are drifting in for seniors everyday now. 6fWhat a record' No detent.on hall this year for Dave Berg. 7f'Qf een crowned at Iviay Day Exercises. 12fWhat'll 'lay do next year witho t Barbara 13-Little Cr ent has hls Hrst lover hIs new car. 14-Come and hear the pi rty m s.c at the Spring Concert, 17A estion ofthe month: VVhere're yo1 workmg this s mmer ' 19'sEI1lOfS have Img tIme' lvlovef' p Day. picnic and dance. 20fWe're Shannopxn ho nd tomorrow night. Good trmes. 21- Another wonderh l prom. J st all we can say. 24fTown goes all or t for school p.cnIc. 26' Seems like the BairdfHahn comlmnation will never Ahreak Lp. 27-john Wzrldrorfs going to study hard all the rest ot the year. 30f--Inspiring haccala- reate marks the hegrnnng ot grad' ation week. Waldron E99 Sons Bakers of 1-IOMDKRAFT BREAD FINE CAKES AND PASTRIES Ohio River Blvd. AVALON jU1iiper 1596 Compliments of A FRIEND Stump Bros. Garage Brake M- Ignition Service General Repairing 604 Emlin St. Rear 600 Block E. Ohio St. N. S. PITTSBURGH CIZD, PA, CEdar 5397 BELLEVUE ELECTRIC AND RADIO COMPANY Sales Y Service Everything Electrical Complete Stock Operatic, Classical and Popular Records Latest Recordings VICTOR COLUMBIA 'DECCA 527 Lincoln Ave. JU 6660 M eats, Groceries 0ttO,S and Produce Suburban Dairy 14 California Ave. Ll 6504 Llnden 6444 CCHfTdl MGTZQCK Compliments of AVALON, PA. JUNE 1fCaps and gowns just don't seem to Gt the class of '48, Jim Mcsorley sxtre will miss his P.O.D, next year. 2-Diplomas after twelve years of slavery. Much! Practices the fewftassels on the left, 3--Detention Hall folds up for the year. Commencement night. Goodbye, seniors. 4- - Everyone's getting their Annuals signed these days. Junior fellows looking over new crop of freshman girls. 7-Exams start! Really should have done those assignments. 8-'Fess up, faculty. Don't you miss the class of '48? 9fWhy are you complaining, kids? Exams are fun. We could swim if the pool were open. 10-Ah, report cards! Proof that we've passed. Still waiting for the first dip. See you in September. AVALON 2, PA. Llnden 6353 COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATORS Sales and Service . Approved Appliance Shop W We Amo Sales Im' 6 California Ave. Ll 8729 CHRYSLER ' ' PLYMOUTH AVALON, PITTSBURGH 2, PA. Sales C30 Sewlce At the Avalon Car Loop RlV6I' BOLllBV3I'Cl DOMESTIC APPLIANCES Llnden 9951 Q MAPLE INN U Specialties in BAKED HAM AND FRENCH FRIES 850 Chio River Blvd. AVALON, PA. 102 Burgefs Wagon Wheel 909 GHIO RIVER BLVD. AVALON, PA. BarfBfQ and 'Tasty Foods SYL BURGER, Prop. Linden 9970 Compliments of A FRIEND George W. Shaney Phone Shop OE 5530 Res. LI. 5885 Estimates Cheerfully Given PLUMBING AND HEATING Where Service is a Habit All Work Guaranteed 1127 Pennsylvania Ave. PITTSBURGH, PA. Redshaws Men's Wear Complete Line of Furnishings Lincoln Ave. Llnclen 4164 BELLEVUE, PA. BEN AVON LUMBER CO. LUMBER AND MILL WORK Phone Llnden 1323 OONSTANDY'S GRILL Steaks and Chops Ice Cream and Light Lunches 601 Lincoln Ave. ROsewoocl 7996 BELLEVUE, PA. EMSWORTH MOTOR CO HUDSON Phone Llnden 1854 R. W. BRUCE, Proprietor Sales and Service Inspection Station No. 118 120 Ohio River Boulevard EMSWORTH l. , , Cornplirnents of .A F rrend NEW BLVD. CLEANERS SAME DAY SERVICE Call for and Delivery 945 OHIO RIVER BLVD. Llnden 7600 CORNER DAIRY 100 California Ave. Ll 9992 Hun: of Fresh Lurch Nleats jor-iN l v'lC1lEl'TRlCK, Prop, Train the V 1 A DUEE WAY Perfect D1QIT1OVI'1dlS'- M H Tl-I E B' JEWELRY STORE-V' BELLEVUE, PA. - A Slore oi Esiublished Reliubililyu . For Better Positions lx LklOVERNMENT AND BUSINELS YOUR SUCCESS IS ASSURED Duff's lron City College Avalon Realty Co. Real Estate and Insurance Property Management 624 California Ave. Ll 4044 AVALON, PA. 424 Daquesne Way AT 4875 THE AVALCN Vv'ClVlAN'S CLUB A iiE 1' A mes: WS T The 2-'83, ,mg and 25553255 2222. SCHOOL Nfl. S0 Wgnii, mam 252322 HKGH We and 5 ,Teo fame wmfaiis a, 2552 of Milli ws YOETTZE wiaim and ew' 'ff T 555555: we ' wages' E have of kggzfiisffefsl Molfwm 0 .. EW' ...gf'-f2ga1Tizgfs2aei2if5 rf' Illa- X S T U D I O S N 4- :-,juzc alzzunz fUNfz,iifJ 433 PENN AVENUE f ATLANTIC 4575 6010 P EAST LIBERTY ENN AVENUE f EMERSON 3367 Studios m QEIEZZEI-mist Smdmm 'iffli WN' -1j'gHf1vTtTTTmT,:, Om -ry, .Wy I W I to 1. M i A MV H' 'L M- S T1 nys 1: YETTITTT' K Nefxm and :hm .T 111.5 mT.im.x ree. 41r!1,,Tm. dt swam SIMM, e Sif'2f0I1 - 1'um'17. ,T,, X, ,,,,T ,, ,,,, H IHS 5 E99 10 Stores Compliments of The Store of Friendly Service SHOP AT MURPHY,S AND SAVE 517 Lincoln Ave. BELLEVUE, PA. G. C. Murphy Co. Compliments of A F riencl Say It With Flowers F1'iShkO1'I1,S Flowers GENERAL AUTOMOBILE REPAIRING for Distinctive Arrangements Welding and Brazing S I ' 605 Lincoln Ave. BELLEVUE, PA. tate mpemon 520 Florence Ave. JU 5559 Flowerphonez Llnden 4724 AVALON, PGH' 2, PA' 106 IN APPRECIATION The staff of the nineteen hundred and fortyfeight Avalon Annual Wishes to express its sincere gratitude to those people who have cooperated in the publication of this yearbook. We Wish to thank especially Mr. Donald Young of the Pontiac Engraving and Electrotype Company, Miss Rosanna Gray of the Gray Printing Company, Mr. Frank Carter of Strem Studios and the Kingsport Press Corporation. AVALON ANNUAL STAFF ORGANIZATION Editor .......... ..... C AROL SMITH Business Manager . . . . . .ROY FITZPATRICK Advisor .,..... .,.,i,..,........ H ELEN vvll-IIIELDON Photo Editors. . . .... PEGGY CAMPNEY, BETTY ROBERTSON Assistant .,... ....,.r......,.., L ORETTA REINER Literary Editor, . . ...................... LEO Moss Assistants ,.,,. , . .SHIRLEY ELLIOTT, KITTY BALDRIDGE Snapshot Editor. , . .,......,..,.., EDWARD COHEN Assistant ,.,..... ..., K ENNETH OAKLEY Boys' Sports Editor .,.. ......., C HARLES PAULEY Girls' Sports Editor. . . .... INIARY LOUISE BAREFOOT Circulation Mariager. . . .,r...... CAROLYN FRY Assistant . . . . . . ..,...,....,.,...., ELLEN MAE FITZSIMMONS Artists ,.,. . . .ELIZABETH MOELLENBIKOCK, JERROLD WHEELER Assistant, . . ..............,........,.,.. DONALD I-IAY Typists ..., .... G LADYS STOMBAUGH, MARY Lou PLATT, MARION MESLOH, GERRA MAE SHREWSBURY Salesmen .... CHARLES BEUERMAN, JAMES CLARKE, ROBERT CULVER, SARA JANE MCDONALD, EREA PERLEY, INIAUREEN WADLOW, WILLIAM WOLCOTT, JEAN GLASER, ANTHONY RUIIERT, NANCY PARE. 107 Towr F cwovite Snaps From the press of GRAY PRINTING COMPANY, INC. Du Bois, Pa. Falls Creek, Pa 108
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