Avalon High School - Annual Yearbook (Avalon, PA)

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G 1 M Faculty ., ' . .A . . - 1 .. f 1: ' fa .i 1 li ', .- .9 - J . Ziff ts' W gi I ,..-iii? ' ,. . . - ga.t,.s.:.: - I 17. .- 5.3-Q' .ii-- ' ' -1-If U 1.2 W. ,,a..- .- , :hir T' ' . 'I .9 Z'7 , ' ' :jf . ,.s-JW - R, 1 Qin: uf- . -..yw f Q .r f Sie 6 .ig ,. . IL :' i , 5 -21' . if 4. .g I al fs' KY . svghw IRENE H. AUSTEN STELLA L' GARDEN HARRY A. DENNISON AB U' 0fP1ffSbUfsh A.B., University of Richmond A.B., Allegheny College Geography. Social Studies English M. Ed., Penn State Physical Education, Hygiene EDGAR K. GARDNER DUDLEY W. G. GORDON ROBERT J. HARRIS EVA P- HOOVRR B.S. A.B., University of Pittsburgh B.S. B-Sw UniV9f5lfY of Plttsbufgh Indiana State Teachers College History. Social Studies California State Teachers College Eflglf-ill, 29351 Commercial Manual Training fa., 'I . -.fvuj 1 The Little Red Schoolhouse has grown to mean many things, but the true worth of the institution today rests on the shoulders of the faculty who lead us down the corridors of knowledge and open the doors of independence. A very inexpensive trip around the world was enjoyed by Miss Irene Austen's geography classes. Wide eyes followed her as she told of far off and wondrous countries. Miss Austen also gave the students a background knowledge of Pennsylvania History. Miss Stella L. Carden, with her friendly and lovable manner, guided senior high English classes through a very pleasant year. Her readings of inspiring poems and Shakespearean plays entranced the pupils. The spark of our basketball team could not have been one boy, for the unexcelled coaching of Harry A. Dennison put a flame of energy into every one of the players. Gym and hygiene classes added extra credit to Mr. Dennison's fine record. The businessflike man about school was Edgar K. Gardner who handled AfTicket with efficiency and ease. The courses he taught were sales, commercial mathematics, business law, oiiice practice, and typing. Dudley W. G. Gordon, with willingness and experience conducted the Anwial staff to success in r I 'I' .I gf fffp-'lx I3 I- . ' ' 4 ' 'ill 'ef'f:..ff . .. O I U

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Board of Education 'CRULERSN OF OUR SCHOOL C. D. GRAY President HENRY L. BETCHER W. J. ROBINSON A. A. THOMSON VicefPresident Treasurer R. L, STHVENSON Dr. R. E. SMITH DR. T. EWING THOMPSON Disregarding the hickory switch, our modest schoolhouse boasts of a different: sort of Board of Education. Led by the forefsighted President, Mr. C. D. Gray, the Board made sure that every phase of school management was up to the par synf onymus with Avalon. Mr. Gray was capably assisted by Mr. H. L. Betcher, VicefPresident, and Mr. W. J. Robinson, Treasurer, the remainder of the board consisted of Mr. Thomson, Dr. Smith, Mr. Steven' son, and Dr. Thompson. The Board rose to every demand placed upon their capacity by the changes made necessary by a new administrator. First of all, the Board showed good 12 planning in choosing a man for the important office of Superintendent. After conducting exhaustive interviews with many hopefuls, and carefully weighing every applicants' good points, they chose Dr. Charles C. Wepsic, who met with the approval of all conf cerned. As principal, the Board selected Mr. John R. Edwards, a man with a great variety of experience in many fields, from sports to dramatics. A vote of confidence by the students, faculty, and towns people is due this year's Board of Education, who have done everything in their power to set up higher on the list, our school's academic and cultural standards.

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producing our yearbook. Interesting discussions in P. O. D., American history, and sociology gained for him the record of a popular teacher. Boys and girls alike were producing useful and ornamental projects in the shop under the skillful supervision of Robert J. Harris. He also aided the Hobby Club in their search for interesting pastimes. Miss Eva P. Hoover ingeniously carried out her plan of improving the writing and speaking of junior high English pupils. Miss Hoover's junior classes enjoyed informative sessions in public speaking, and she led the Travalonette through a highly benef ficial year. Miss Margaret E. Hummel, aside from rendering friendly guidance in girls' gym classes, taught hygiene, sponsored the Girls' Athletic Association, cheer' leaders and majorettes. The success of these clubs was solely accredited to Miss Hummel. The increasing membership of the Future Homef makers of America showed the popularity of its sponsor, Miss Marion T. jones. Sewing, knitting, MARGARET L. HUMMEL Slippery Rock State Teachers College MARioN T. jomss B.S., Carnegie Tech M.A.. Carnegie Tech Home Economics B S., University of Pittsburgh Physical Ealucatum, Social Studies PL OHN Rouiucc FRED B. ivu: L U Q f . Bfignilinsrrigipilige lish, Social Studies K if . -' 1 - -as . V V- - 1 ilk Wes? - El i 2 E D esne University Biology Faculty DISCIPLINE HJOES AND JCSEPHINES Shop shared by girls Informal practice Countries4where are they? Budding biologists Secretaries in the Making Anatomically-what are we? MARY EMMA Knisea B.B.A., Westminster College M. Ed.. University of Pittsburgh Commercial DAVID L. PARKEL B.S., Allegheny College M.E., University of Pittsburgh Sciences BEATRICH F. MoUc:AN1s A.B., Thiel College English, Social Studies Lois B. Pom-ws A. B. Clarion State Teachers College Libmrian 1 'I j