Avalon High School - Annual Yearbook (Avalon, PA)

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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

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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.

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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