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The welcome exlenalecl yon XJ lyplcal of llze fl'L'6l'lLlJ'!ZlLl7 cvlzlelz lza.f been e.x',oreJJefl by aw and lo a.r llzroaglzoaf oar yeafnr al flualon. flloerl yearbookf .flraygle hard lo jfnd a lheme upon wlzielz lo l1a.re llzefr lzoolcw. W' e have lzarl no lroable, for oar book lzao' merely e.xpre.r.fed an idea wlzlclz we conflrler lo be exemplfeal by oar .rehool and Iown. IVz'll1 llulr in mind we .ray HZ, Nezylvboru and lair! you lo lravel lzand-In-lzana' wfllz uw llzroayh llze payelr of llze 1952 Hualon f1NNUAlL. What Do 'You Say? .:. '. X I -VALQZ: Mr. David L. Parker we dedicate this book . . Becaaoe of hor loyally lo our claw and llze glory lze hlld' broaglzl lo our Jclzool, llze Claw of 1952 ,oroaclly eledlcalef lhzlr annaal lo Coach Laffy Parker. The fjzzallllewfor wlzlclz Jlr. Parker will be renzemberefl are nol only har conlrlbalionlr lo Jvalonnr fporlf recora' buf altro hzlr excellenl leaching alfllfla and lzzglz moral .rlanalarafn Il L.J' only -nlllng llzal we Jhoald fleallcale lnlf book lo Jfr. Parker, who haw alwaylf been a good nelglzlzof lo everyone. X 'N Z, :mi fo I I 4 N Q 4 ? C, 7 '7 7 I 'P as 5 , igwvg. ' ,V ' i x E f -9 o , . P Don Tobin, Mr. Parker, R. Mes Mr. Parker R. Mayer, D. Bair 'R' Q45 4 51316 ,, QQ list: ,eietfiifviiv s xi? fzlffiiisw 'ij 55,4 'Sign J it Wig. 2 i 9 b I 5 9 fl iiiigftfhi if -Sf 'ff 55 ,E,'i as 'Fig H. Y f . :: ':: . ' ? 151'Ei',,LiE5f:E5:.' . V M DR. C. W. WEPs1c Superintendent ADMINISTRATION This year our administrative affairs have settled clown into the routine of Avalon High School after having become accustomed to its traditions in their initiative year. Belonging to these organizations: Phi Delta Kappa, the American Association of School Administrators, the Doctorial Association of Education and the Pennsylvania Association of School Directors and Superintendents, Dr. Wepsic has a more than ample reason for his superior leadership. He aids the P. T. A. and is a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church of Avalon. Before being elected by the Board of Education as Superintendent of Avalon High Schools, Dr. Wepsic taught at the University of Pittsburgh for the seasons and at Shade Township Schools and New Kensington High School. During football and basketball season, the principles of good sportmanship were emphasized to the students in the form of short talks in assembly. Certainly such demonstrations of leadership must have had a good effect upon the students at large. Mr. Iohn R. Edwards, Ir., dealt directly with the high school students, being present at all assemblies, where he usually presented the program and announcements. Like 10 Q admu' sets good Dr. Wepsic, Mr. Edwards supplemented his position by being a member of the Inde- pendent Principal's Association of Pittsburgh, the National Association of Secondary School Principals, and the National Vocational Guidance Association. He has qualified as a guidance director and school psychologist in Ohio and,is certified to teach in both Pennsylvania and Ohio. Mr. Edward's guidance program was of great value to the seniors in helping them to select a vocation and also to the other grades of junior and senior high in helping them adjust themselves to' school life. This pro- gram was initiated in Avalon the first year Mr. Edwards was principal of Avalon High School. Mr. Edwards has interviewed the seniors concerning post-graduation plans. Arrange- ments were made with several colleges to send their representatives to Avalon, to give the students a better view of the college of their choice. Both Dr. Wepsic and Mr. Edwards came from the same town, Brookfield, Ohio, before their appearance at Avalon. For some years Mr. Edwards taught under Dr. Wepsic. Dr. Wepsic and Mr. Edwards collaborated in producing a handbook this year for the purpose of reference for the students. tration neighbcr policy MR. IOHN R. EDiVARDS, IR Principal Mr. Edwards, Dr. VVepsic. ' 'L V' y fi Bi if QFYW Y iii: X AVAIOI HSGH SCH00l l WLM K L Q-ififiifaffzffiifef, E 1951 - ms: HENRY L. BETCHER President Henry L. Betcher, presidentg A. A. Thomp- son, vice-presidentg Iohn W. Robinson treasurer, Robert L. Stevenson, Robert Haley, Ralph Parker, Charles D. Gray: this was the way roll was called at the Avalon Board of Education meetings. Dr. Wepsic was also present at most of the board meetings in order to present his suggestions to the board. A new plan, called the five-year plan, has been installed into the school policy this year. In a five-year period, language, mathematics, history, science, and miscellaneous text books are examined and repaired or new ones are obtained. This plan enables the students in both grade school and high school to always be well-informed on the most recent develop- ments in all Hve Helds. Improvements in the physical aspects of the school are also taken care of under the tive-year plan. For example, the gymnasium has been refinished, fluorescent lights have been installed on the second floor, and new desks are now being used in some grade school rooms. Another addition to the school's policy was the innovation of a school calendar. This calendar listed all school activities for the school year and was a great help in plan- ning other events which took place in the borough. Again this year, as in years past, the board planned the annual school picnic held with Bellevue at West View Park. All these tactors have combined to make this past season at Avalon one of the most suc- cessful in the school's history. board of educz-1t1on V. Avnupw A. Tl'-IOMPSON W I Ro mso Vice President C. D. GRAY R L S R. W. HALEY A l E. Knrliut, Nlr. Gardner IREM: H. AUSTEN . A. B., U. of Pittsburgh A ?ELf, ' Eg cfgffrilnll Geography, Social Studies ' English A facult The Hi-Neighbor policy is best illustrated by the group of fine men and women on the faculty of Avalon High School. They have been more to the students then instructors. They have become the friends, counselors, and advisers of all the students and have given of their time and talent to equip them not only with the essential skills for their futures, but with the necessary information which will help them to solve their problems after they have left school. Miss Irene Austen's geography classes were never dull or uninteresting as she took her students on imaginery trips to distant count- HARRY A. DENNISON A. B., Allegheny College M.Ed., Penn State Physical Education, llygient ries. She also taught civics and sponsored the junior high student council, a job that was new to her this year. Miss Stella Carden, senior high English teacher, was beloved by all with whom she associated. No one in her classes will ever forget her rendition of famous poetry or of Shake-speare's Hamlef . Mr. Harry Dennison and a winning basket- ball team were synonymous to Avalon fans. Besides his fine record as A. H. S. basketball coach, he chalked up equally successful accomplishments in gym and hygiene classes. use ofoperation a theme EDGAR K. GARDNER B. S. B. S., Grove City College Dl.Ed., University of Pittsburgh Social Studies, Public Speaking IANET D. GOLLBXAIK Indiana State Teachers College Commercial IVIARGARE1' L. l'lUMMFL Slippery Rock State Teachers College B. S., U. of Pittsburgh Physical Education, Social Studies IJUDLEY W. G. Gonuox A.B., U. of Pittsburgh History, Social Studies -Ei e Q I X faculty R52 K, S, Ai 1 it Ns an l, Q' , fu ff MAIXION T. IONES Y - ' 'gt 5 .1 BS., Carnegie Tech L -' 2 E, '15 f NLR., Carnegie Tech xxx? 9 ', l' -b V, G F Home Economics VY -, A S. V W-nv 'f' ,f ,f P , 'X 3 ' . f L-.. A x Q eq I. Harvey, M1'. Gordilin, C. Craig. s -nf wk . Y Q My 5 D 2-X K 3216? W'-'---uf in , ,,7,..l' M,XRY EMMA Kmsmz B.B.A., Vkfestminsler College M. Ed., University of Pitishl1r5,Ix Com mercial ,m 74' ', . ,E 7 Fw' WM. E. KOFMEHL FRED B. MCCORMICK PATRICIA ANN MEILY A. B., Thiel College B. S., Geneva College, Temple U. B. A., Penn State M. Ed., U. of Pittsburgh Biology U. of New Mexico California State Teachers Art College-Industrial Arts wr aiffwfiffwf .ff Co mercial students will alwavs be grateful bookkeeping, sales, typing, and consumer's education offered by Mr. Edgar K. Gardner. Sponsorship of A-Ticket was a job that he performed with ease and skill. Mrs. Janet Gollmar was Avalon's popular public speaking and junior high history teacher. Student council was under her leadership and she was director of the senior play, Fafher of the Bride. A busy schedule including American history, sociology, and American government never seemed to faze Mr. Dudley Gordon. In addition to working endlessly on the drmual, he found time to gain the friendship of all his students. Teaching girls' gym and hygiene classes ' the valuable assistance in business math of was Miss Margaret L. Hummel's job. Besides sponsoring the Girl's Athletic Association and cheerleaders, she set up an active intra-mural sports program for all girls interested in after school sports. 'H' ff WU .r A .2 : e- IUIIN W. O'RouRKI-: B. S. in Ed., Duquesne University Languages WALLACE F. MORRELL B. S., U. of Pittsburgh M. Ed., U. of Pittsburgh Mathematics DAVID L. PARKER B. S., Allegheny College M. E., U. of Pittsburgh Sciences B S., U. of Pittsburgh Litt M., U. of Pittsburgh Douo'ruY W. WALK A. B., Seton Hill Pnglish, Latin, Civics Howmm E. Rvsi-:R B.A. of M.E., Carnegie Tech Music IDA M. PRICE English f IANICE M. W1-:iGEL B. S., Clarion State Teachers College Library, Science, Social Studies lOGEPli I. Wi-:RTACNIK MARGARET E- MILLER B S., Dickinson College Omce Secretary Mathematics faculty Miss Marion T. lones thoroughly covered sewing, cooking, and all other phases of home economics. She also sponsored the Future Homemakers of America for girls seeking further guidance in this field. The fundamentals in typing and shorthand were taught to future stenographers and secretaries by Mrs. Mary Emma Keiser. Pen and Key Was her extra-curricular activity which she worked at with vigor. Mr. William E. Kofmehl, manual training teacher, taught the boys taking shop how to make many interesting and useful projects. He was also in charge of the stage crew and the ambitious junior high Hobby Club. General science and biology, as taught by Mr. Fred B. McCormick, were no great problems to his students. He showed the boys interested in visual education equipment how to operate the projector. Although new at Avalon, Miss Patricia Meily did not fail to win the admiration of her students. ln addition to teaching junior high art and interesting new art courses for senior high students, she worked diligently sponsoring the Dramatic -Club and junior high cheerleaders. Mr. Wallace Morrell, academic math new facultv members teacher, was one of the L this year. He patiently helped many students plane geometry, solid over the rough spots in geometry, trigonometry, and algebra. Mr. John W. O'Rourke believed that dis- cussion played an important part in every class and his English and French classes were never lacking in interesting conversation. He devoted much time in sponsoring various Hi-Y activities. Physics and chemistry lost some of their mystery when Mr. David L. Parker explained them. He again coached a winning football team that captured the 0. V. C. championship and finished the year unbeaten. Miss Ida M. Price successfully completed g lfry .fii her first year as junior high English teacher ii'l and sponsor of the Travalonette. Previously . a math teacher, she was well acquainted with the students in Avalon. i Chorus and band continued to grow and improve under the baton of Howard E. Ryser. He gave not only of his talent but also of his .,,: time to make this year one of the most suc- fffl' i iiiii-Qziiis itf '1.,.- .,, , Y' t.si .et iiiitlf r', '.f--'f' I iikf. fi-i1.'. 1 '. i' if ' DR R. H. McCormick MARY T. DAv1s M D., U. of Pittsburgh R. N., Presbyterian Hospwx School Doctor Nurse Tap lefl, left to right: W. Thomson, M. Neely, T. Barnlmrdt. Tap Bollom le I, left to right: I. Miller, D. Stewart, M. M right, left to right: E. Barney, N. Clarke, E. Koehl, N. Wolf, N. Maier. Montgomer , H. Culver, C. Craig, B. MacGregor, K S th cessful in the history of our music department. Mrs. Dorothy W. Walk was the teacher of world history, Latin, and Civics. Her fine work in the classroom and as advisor to the Travalon staff made her well-liked and re- spected among all her pupils. Miss Ianice Weigel, librarian, helped all those seeking information for reports and term papers and also sponsored Y-Teens. Her friendly smile and pleasant manner made her tops with the students. lunior high students appreciated the help given them in mathematics by Mr. Ioseph Wertacnik. As coach of the junior high foot- ball team, Mr. Wertacnik established an f Morrell, R.yGreen, C. Harvey, R. Schleiden. Bottom g lft t right: E. Karhut, C. Sullivan, H. Craig, I. Nicklas. . 1 impressive record this year. Miss Margaret E. Miller was always ready and willing to help solve the problems con- fronting the students. She did a commendable job of keeping the office running smoothly at all times. The jokes and humor of Dr. Richard H. McCormick, school physician, won him many new friends among both students and faculty members. He diagnosed the illnesses of both grade school and high school pupils. Aches and pains were capably treated by the school nurse, Mrs. Mary T. Davis. She was always ready to listen sympathetically to students as they told her their troubles. 17 the Senior 5 The beautifully decorated Shannopin Country Club and the music of Bill Gable furnished the background for formally clad couples on May 17 when the long-awaited Senior Prom was held. Souvenirs in the shape of diplomas with carnations on them were given to every senior couple, and punch prom F27 if? U cf, e and cookies were served to the students, faculty, and board members by junior high girls. Prom chairman, lim Wuenschel, and his various committees, aided by the class officers, made this prom one which will be long remembered not only by the seniors, but by the whole school as well. D Bh PS student council O CCTS Left to right: Wuenschel, I.. Gray, I. Betcher, V. Sandberg. ey, . McBrid Si pe, Dxon, I. Carter, M. Palmer, I B t h Fourlh row M ec er. Thompson P. Bersn, K. Bur- v 5 t, M. Slmpluss, P. Steven- n, B. Kane, I. Gloeckner, A Hay, I. McPherson, V. Sand- g, L. Gray Fmt row, left to right: D. A lc P H tl y I Second ra ' ll' E K ni, D. Su ivan enk. Tlzirzlrnw: S. Harvey, I. Wuenschel, Sponsored by Student Council was the by-line on the announcements of many important school events. The students can be proud of the leaders they chose to represent them in the planning and directing of school affairs, for Student Council has been the most active organization in the school this year. To start the year, the members elected as officers, Larry Gray, president 3 Val Sandberg, vice-president, Iane Betcher, secretary, and Iack Wuenschel, treasurer. Mrs. Ianet Gollmar, sponsor, put forth her energy toward directing the activities of the club. Her efforts together with those of all the council members made student council one of the most active of all school organizations. The first project undertaken was the second annual homecoming celebration with Se- wickley. The council provided a victrola for the auditorium, handbooks for all students, and many paid assemblies for both junior and senior high. In order to pay for these things the council sponsored the yearly magazine campaign. Another new idea was the inno- vation of a Prom queen and two attendants in place of a May Queen. Also sponsored by the council was Twirp ar e , . Reel, cv. G. , . arhut, representatives of good neighbors day, the official leap year dance. The girls might have had to squeeze their pocketbooks, but enjoyed it just the same. This year, elections for student council officers were held before the end of school in order to have as much planned as possible by next fall. The junior high student council, protege of the senior high council, enjoyed equal success throughout the year. Daniel Askey presided over the meetings assisted by Gary Bahm, vice-president. Peggy Stevenson was elected secretary and Barbara Kane, treasurer. Their adviser was Miss Irene H. Austen. She helped the junior council shape and carry out policies beneficial to the students in the 7th, 8th, and 9th grades. One of their pro- jects for the year was organizing a dance for the 7th and 8th graders. They enthusi- astically supported and assisted the senior high ,student council and showed that they will soonflbe ready to fill the positions left vacant by departing senior council members. I 'w IANE1' D. GOLLMAR Adviser Ffnrl row, left to right: P. Hartley, Reel, V. Sandberg, L. Gray, Betcher. Second' row: D. Sullivan, E. Karhut, P. Senk. Third raw: Yvuenschel, D. McBri1ie, M. Palmer. Fourlh row: Gloeckner, A. Hay, Mcphersoll, I. Dixon, I. Carter. outstanding seniors th officers Left to right: l. Irwin, B. Beran, I. Betcher, l. Wuenschcl. C lane Betcherfchorus, Cheer- leader, Girls' sports, Y-Teens president, Iunior and Senior plays, Travnlon, Pen and Key, .flnnual photo editor, Student council secretary, Three year class secretary. Grace Pauley7Girls' sports, Iames Wluenschelflunior prom Y-Teens, Chorus, G. A. A. pres- chairman, Softball, Football, ldent, Travalon, A Ticket, Hi-Y Senior vice-president. Iunior play. lane Carter- Chorus, Octette, Girls' sports, Cheerleader, Iunior and senior plays, Class sports manager, G. A. A., Trav- alon, Student council, .flnnual editor. Ianalene Nicklas Octette, Girls' leader, Iunior Student Annual. 2 senior class The senior class has finally bid farewell to Avalon High School, never to forget the many friendships acquired there. 1952 showed one of the most colorful classes ever to graduate from the Alma Mater. The sophomore year was spent mainly in getting acquainted with the high school life, and the new faculty members with which the class would be asscoiated for the next three years. The high spot in the class social life for that year was the Sophomore Party which followed the theme The Bowery. The class also held picnics at Hulfmyers and Cherry Dale farms. ln their junior year the class gained the reputation of being the best thespians of their time when they produced a Henry Aldrich comedy, directed by Mrs. Gollmar and Miss Roscoe. This was followed by the Iunior- Senior Prom held on May 18 in the Shannopin Country Club. When the senior year began the class realized it was their last year and immediately decided to have everything tops. Sports began in 1951 with an undefeated football season. ln basketball Avalon breezed through the section undefeated and went on to win the state title. For their senior play, the class with approxi- mately the same cast, again played to a packed house with Faflzer of the Bride, adapted from the movie of the same name. The Annual went to press in March and the whole class hoped for another prize- winner in 1952. In early spring plans were made for the first class night since 1947. The award assembly was held and everyone in the class received recognition in one field or another. After assembly the senior picnic was held at North Park. Following the picnic came Baccalaureate and Commencement in the high school auditorium and then the class of 1952 became a major part of the wide, wide world. ld Tobin-Basketball co- Alice Hay-Chorus, Octette, Donald Baird4Football cap- Robert Beran4Football, Soft- Eugene Sulliv pt Softball, Football, Girls' sports, Y-Teens, Band, tain, Softball, Basketball man- ball, Basketball, Chorus, Oc- ball, Chorus O t tt I I g I ' l t rer tette Iunior and Senior plays jection crew, B k b I ce-president, ,-Innual G. A, A., Pen and Key, 1 fmua , a ner, unior c ass reasu , , . , ' b manager, Hi-Y. A Ticket. Hi-Y secretary, Stage ew, Three year class president, and Senior pl y t Junior la . i- . Dy HY Armstrong, James D. Baird, Donald Betcher, Iane I. Bowman, Ethel Brendle, Shirley Brown, Robert C. Carter, Mary Iane Casey, Mary L. Beran, Robert L. Boylan, Rita I. Burgert, Alfred L Craig, Harold 24 the 2 ARMSTRONG, IAMES D.-Iim was one of Avalon's strong supports. Silent-he was seen riding around in a green Dodge. lim was always good for a few True Facts, and subtle sometimes. BAIRD, DONALD- Moe Baird was captain of the undefeated foot- ball team and senior basketball manager. He never gave girls much of a break. He was the proud possessor of the coveted lack Brice Award, and a steadying influence on his classmates. BERAN, ROBERT L.-Football, basketball, chorus, octette, quar- tones, class Prexy for three years, junior and senior plays, Bob always did more than his share of work around school. He will soon be seen at Slippery Rock with a certain phys. ed. major. Maybe? BETCHER, IANE I.-Head Cheer- leader, Y-Teen Prexy, Annual Photo Editor, Student Council, Make-up Editor of Travalan, Football Queen, Member of Honor Society, lead in class plays, Ianie was certainly a leader in her class, and Tops BOWMAN, ETHEL - A tireless worker who always volunteered to do extra duties. She was an asset in girls sports and Y-Teens, and she will make some boss a good secretary, and someone else a helpful wife. BOYLAN, RITA I.-Rita was very quiet in school but when she and Ioanie got together she was a differ- ent girl. She amazed everyone with some of her answers in Chemistry and she was Mr. Ryser's headache. BRENDLE, SHIRLEY-Commen cial Student-Shirley's favorite dish was Stew, Always good for a joke, Shirl livened many gym classes with her laugh. She was one of our peppy majorettesl. A BURGERT, ALFRED L. - His hobbies were raising tropical fish and writing for T1-at-alan. He was always hop tying Brownie in that' fine car. Leo, the lion, also went into ga short but exciting partnership with Rich. semor class BROWN, ROBERT C.4You could always hear Brownie Coming before you Could see his I37' Ford. He was at hand at all games to see our boys win and the first one back to tell the town we had won. CARTER, MARY JANE-Annual Editor, Cheerleader, junior and senior plays, chorus and octette, National Honor Society member and G. A. A. pillar, lane was seen quite a bit with a certain tall basketball player. Her goal-college. CASEY, MARY I..-Mary Lou, a Commercial student, always drew praises from the boys. She Collected our absentee slips in the morning, what a secretary she'll makel Her eyes were always atwinlde and her sincerity unquestionable. CRAIG, HAROLD-Hal's favorite pastime was music, the Dixieland band was his baby, but girls ran a very Close second. He was a lobbyist in Harrisburg this year. Ambition- to college for a business administra- tion course. Brendle, S., Boylan, R.: Geier, H., Armstrong, FISHER, SALLY M.-All of Sally's talent was in music but her beautiful eyes could only find devilment in Miss Carden's room. One of loanie's pals, they had many an auto ride. Favorite courses-American History and Problems of Democracy. FORD, SAMUEL I.-Quiet Sammy was one of our football injuries. The team missed him when he broke his ankle in the Trafford game, but his good humor never left him and he was always smiling. Outstanding qualities - courteous, enthusiastic, and friendly. the FORSYTHE, MARGARET Of Peggy planned to get married after graduation but the lucky boy was from out of town. We know she'll make a good housewife, but wait- can she cook? Oh, well, she had sociology and her teacher said, I'You're OK, Peglegittyfi FRENZ, RICHARD B.-Versatile FritzieU was the boy of many nick- names. He not only played football and basketball and dated a very pretty Sophomore, but he also popularized the bloatln Rich was one of our '52' State Champs- enough saidl Gray, L., Forsythe, M., Glover, I., Jacobs, R. senior class GEIER, HELENE M.-Helene bore the brunt of most of Mr. Gordon's jokes, but she took it good-natureclly. She lent her talents to girl's sextette and chorus, and we bet she'll find her heart's desire because she is deserving. GLOVER, IOAN B. - Ioanie's giggle could be heard most frequently in French. She was the most hecklecl girl in class and pretended she hated it. Really, she loved it, and she was not as dumb as she thinks we think she was. GRAY, LAWRENCE C.-Editing the Travalon and running student council took most of Larry's time but he managed to devote spare time to Cordic, his favorite radio personality, and much time to the pursuit of learning. Consequently, he was a top scholar. HAY, ALICE-Alice's lovely voice was heard at assemblies and no one would guess that those devilish ideas of her's ever came from the same girl who sang Ave Maria so sweetly. She had a big smile, biggr r personality, and brightest eyes. HETZLER, WALTER I.--Ierry's tall tales were amusing if not always tcio factual. He dated a certain cute cheerleader and was the envy of not a few other boys. He was one of the frequenters of a Route 51 restaurant. HUFFMYER, WILMA I.-Wilma was one of the few senior girls who sported a sparkler on her left hand. She wrote faithfully to Germany but never let it keep her from having a good time. Success, in whatever she does, will come to her. IRWIN, JAMES E.-lim was one of those fellows out for a laugh. Always good for a snappy wisecrack, lim was a popular guy. He'll probably end up on the Colgate Comedy Hour as some teacher's stooge. IACOBS, ROY E.-Iake's Chevy was in quite a few accidents but it never seemed to get hurt, it was his constant companion along with Bug He was the artist of the class and had many fine oil paintings to his credit. ewes Fisher, Sally M. Ford, Samuel I. Forsythe, Marga Frenz, Richard B. Geier, Helene Nl, Glover, Ioan B. Gray, Lawrence C. Hay, Alice Hetzler, Walter HuFFmyer, Wilma I. lrwin, Iames E. Jacobs, Roy E. 27 Kaiser, Brenda L. Kochenhach, Richard A. Mayer, Ronald B. McPherson, Iohn XV. 'F' Karhut, Elaine E. Lawton, Sallie McBride, Anna M. Mesloh, Raymond E. Kimmich, Marilyn I. Mawhinney, Diane McNanny, William E, Monda, Francis 28 the 1 KAISER, BRENDA L.--Brenda was the brain in the class of '52. She was Mr. Edwards' diligent secretary and a faithful band member. She will succeed in whatever vocation she chooses, and her dimpled-smile will be an asset. KARHUT, ELAINE E.-A roofer's sweetheart, Elaine spent most of her time at the movies. She was Mr. Gardner's secretary and a very efficient worker. She was dubbed, Elaine the lovable, Elaine the fair. KIMMICH, MARILYN I.-Mari- lyn was the best typist in the senior class, and an all-round commercial student. She will always be re- membered for her neat clothes and her dramatic entrance in the junior play. KOCHENBACH, RICHARD A.- Red's thoughts were all for basket- ball but it was only this year that he gave his talent to the team. A wonderful player, K0ke was the master of sarcasm. He was a rare trombone player in our band-Hey! Heyl LAWTON, SALLIE - A tireless worker as A ticket head, and Y secretary, Sallie dicln't let work interfere with pleasure. Her beauti- ful hair and sweet smile were a trade mark of her personalityg a modeling career is her postgradua- tion plan. MAWHINNEY, DIANE-Give her a thread and she'll make a skirt, give her a basketball and she'll make pointsg give her a subject and she'll make A's. Her aim, to be a Home Economics teacher, and she'll make an excellent one. MAYER, RONALD B.-Ronnie's middle initial was an under statement of his grades. He is one of Avalon's best known personalities and one of the few fellows who has brains and athletic ability. He's champ in every sense of the word. MCBRIDE, ANNA M.-Anna Mae was an effervescent girl and always willing to work. She was one of the hard-working dnnual typists and Secretary of the Interior in room 15. Her main desire-more birthdays. 952 semor class MCNANNY, WILLIAM E.- Avalon's Nimrod.,' He was always peering from Brown's car window with a facetious smile. He surely will find a happy hunting ground in some vocation, maybe metallurgy or watch-making. NKCPHERSON, JOHN W.- lVlac's ways with words made him a storehouse of knowledge on any subject you could name. He was the author of the clever feature articles on the second page of Travalon and the crossword puzzle expert of the year MESLOH, RAYMOND E.fThe Hparodoxicalu kid. Ray was far from a gabby in any of Mr. Parker's classes. Played tackle in football and was in the upper tenth of the senior class. His nickname S. P., was a misnomer. NlONDA, FRANCES I.-She was Mr. Gordon's favorite homemaker and Mr. O'Rourke's Miss Moanda. A dapper girl with an eye for goocl color combinations was Frannie. Public relation work her goal, anrl she can do. E K e it Fauws 8 VEGETABLES Kimmich, M. 3 Monda, F. 5 Kochenbach, R. 3 Lawton, S. NASH, ALICE ANN-Alice Ann was a quiet girl with beautiful blonde hair and serious eyes. As a Diana- like majorette, she put Avalon in a good light when she stepped out on the field. NEWLIN, NANCY R. - This galliard girl had springs in her heels. She held open-house all year round. She was President of Pen 81 Key, winner of Legion Contest, assistant Major-domo of band, and assistant-nurse. the 2 N ICKLAS, IANALENE R.-Artist, Cheerleader, and athlete, Ian had talent anyway you look at it. She livened our pep assemblies with imitations and song-and-dance rou- tines, and Could always be counted on for a little talk on the beauties of Eat'N Park. PALMER, MERCEDES M.-She made neat posters and wore trim Clothes as the staring eyes of Avalon have noticed. Mert desires model- ing as a career. Look for her in Ceil Chapman gown. Sandberg, V., Pauley, G. 3 Nash, A., Palmer, M. senior class PAULEY, GRACE M.-As G. A. A. prexy, Grace kept her club moving. An avid sports fan, she was in the thick of it at hockey, Volleyball, and basketball games. She also made National Honor Society, and was copy-reader for Travalon. POTTS, IOHN - lohn was thi. Brother john of Avalon High. Slowness marked his character and dry is the adjective for his humor. When lohn read a story the words changed their structure, and their meaning. REEL, IEAN C.-Head majorette for two years, leannie led the Avalon band at every football game. She gave her lovely soprano voice to chorus and double octette and was a loyal supporter of both the junior and senior play. REINER, LOIS I.-Lois' heart was taken before she ever graduated Bob was the lucky boy. She could be seen at almost any hour of the day in the office typing or running oft' announcements and tests. ROCHE, CHARLOTTE E.- Char was in girl's sports and an expert assistant to our school secre- tary, Miss Miller. She was Moe Caye's chariot companion, and many envy him his charming chariotess. RUPERT, MARIORIE-In English class and out Maggie exhibited rugged individualism. Her person- ality resembled that of an effervescing bottle of mineral water. Although the most badgered girl in the senior class, she enjoyed it. RUSSELL, DELORlSfThe only girl who consistently got good French grades. Deloris would always know the answers to French questions. A sott voice and pleasant manner characterized this member of the Class of '52. SANDBERG, VALDIMAR C.-As Business Manager of the Tracfalon and on the literary staff of the year- book, Valdy exhibited his versatil- ity. His wide range of experience helped to explain why he was always good for an extemporanious speech. We hope he becomes Barrister Sandberg. L l Nash, Alice A. Palmer, Mercedes Reel, jean C. Rupert, Marjorie 31 ewlin, Nancy R. Nicklas, Ianalene Pauley, Grace M. Potts, Iohn einer, Lois Roche, Charlotte ussell, Deloris Sandberg, Valdimar C IG- W . 3.5: Schlarman, Iohn C. Scialabba, Frank I Sipe, Howard A. Smith, Dixie I. sm, Raymond G. spmgue, Shirley G. Thompson, Paul Thomson, Roger See omer lhorst, Roberta llxvan, E bin, Dona halder, 32 ugene ld K. the 2 SCHLARMAN, IOHN C.-Com- muting between Mccandless Town- ship and school and being head football manager took a great part of Iack's day. The woods will be his home since his ambition is to become a forest ranger. SCIALABBA, FRANK I.-When- ever Frank scratched his head you knew he was thinking. Compensat- ing for his quiet traits in a classroom, Frank was anything but reserved outside limits of the school. The Hi-Y basketball team received his long-legged ability. SEELHORST, ROBERTA P. - Bobby participated in girls sports, pursued a commercial course, worked part-time at the Colonial, and will continue secretarial training after graduation. Some boss will appreci- ate her efficient persistence. SIPE, HOWARD A. - Howdy was another Mr. Extra curricular. During football season he was a half- back for Mr. Parker and an actor for Mrs. Gollmar. Mr. Dennison was his coach from November to March. The Hi-Y members had a handsome prexy. Why call him Dream Boywl SMITH, DIXIE I.-Dixie was' a girl with her head in songs and her feet in Scotland. She was a newcomer to Avalon in 1950 but fit right in from the first. Her shy manner was often deceiving. SOMERHALDER,ANN-Ann could never be called a quiet person- ality. Put a baton in her hand and watch her strut 5 put humorous thought in her head and listen to her laugh. Some boss' wife will be jealous of this pretty and petite secretary. SORG, RAYMOND G.-In gym class he kept the basketball nets hot. In a classroom he was cool. Always a tranquil student, Ray was just plain Sig, or I-Iirohitou. Always a gentleman even though shy. SPRAGUE, SHIRLEY S.-Shirley was a member of the chorus, as well as its accompianist. Again under Mr. Ryser, she was a tenor sax player in the band. Her extra- curricular activities were numerous. Nevertheless, Shirley's report card showed no shortcomings. semor class SULLIVAN, EUGENE C.-The phrase jack of all, master of none, doesn't apply to Eugene. Sully stood out in basketball, football, band, chorus, and in both the junior and senior class plays. Reaction was one of Chuck's nicknames. THOMPSON, PAUL A.--One- fourth of the fabulous Quaratones was this second tenor. Cruel was never reluctant to laugh, even at the worst jocular statements. Paul in- tends to find his life work in the field of business administration. THOMSON, ROGER A.-When a bright and gay evening was desired, Rug was the necessary factor, Bug', was the instigator for most of Avalon's vernacular. Roger also gave the teachers an excuse to give A's . The field of engineering will be rewarded by his presence. TOBIN, DONALD K.- Icabod ranked tops in football and TOP- tops in basketball. His sportsman- ship and scholastic attainments were admired by everyone. He preferred Carter's red ink for all occasions. Toby's humor in class and in sports gave the necessary balance to his life as well as to others. Sprague, S., Tobin, D., Thomson, R4 Sullivan, lu, VHUSIYBU, NHUCY A. Vogel, James L. W'lCUSCllel. James Zdinak, Eileen M. aw, '51 . Yvright, Dorothy Zinkand, Donald seniors VAUGHAN, NANCY A.fOut- standing in all girls sports and as an Jmzual salesman, Nancy's ability at card playing was not overshadowed hy her ability to laugh, at others and herself. She still keeps the midnight oil lmurning tor a certain Coast Guard. VOGEL, IAMES L.--f-YVhatever situation arose, lim had a witty comment. His type of humor was readily adopted hy his tellow-stu- dents. lim was never afraid to exhihit his talents to an audience as shown hy his performance at the Twirp Dance. WRIGHT, DOROTHY Nlf-Dot's quiet ways in school were deceiving. She was one of the four who fre- quented the Bellevue show every Saturday night. Pen and Key and Y-Teens were her favorite activities. WUENSCHEL, IAMES-A calm fellow, lim as it seems, worried ahout nothing and that is an understate- ment. VVuensch', was an optimist. He had everyone psychoanalyzed hut kept his analysis hidden. The YVin for Vtluensclielu stimulus in his junior year, also helped win for the foothall team in '51 and '52 ZDINAK, EILEEN M.--No one could figure out how Eileen ever made it up 'tthe hill and hack in time for school. It must have heen all the peppy cheer-leading that got her in condition. A semi-cat, Eileen loved those dances after haskethall games, never missed a one. ZINKAND, DONALD- Zinkls outstanding quality was fair play. A compliment from Don was con- sidered as a reward because it was always from the heart. As Tommy in the senior play Don demonstrated his capacity in dramatics. Vaughan, N.g Vogel, I.: Wvuenschel, ns-HR!! wav N, 4 1' 3:1- ll .f. Q ,gtg Y K 3 W A my N, ,, mv. 5 .. .W Q- wa.. ,. . z 'EEs.12z.izi f, - 5 ' ...W , -r...., .f,. 4Q .5 Qf fb ifg ni N 'm ,- 2, D-Q1 'Mmm M. '-ww, nwlvm-g, ,A ,WSW Q., I . Q X' J lx Wm nl ,L lil I 4 , i J l v 'P l np Q E2 .49 , la H xl l E fi , gl n. fl 5 ii , ,y I ,Il K n lvl ' l 2. ' lf 1 2 l W Q' ,. l ,9' D Wi Sl l ' v kj :lx 3 lf l 5 Y , l, 9 ' , . . Ll ll f Ixneelmg, loft to rlglll: B. Laux, Platt. Slalzzffng: T. Dlsllcr, R. Green, D. Kuiawslglg W. Glllilnnll, G. Kenny, P. Ilartlcy. S' M '49 ll y K ' . ' 'si We W l RB Qu ll ' V ' 67 . W J 0 Mm I XB N H? ll W ll J Q V59 'J . 1- X' I C-jp I 4 ff A gf lg M lf A V vw 40 fl ,Q W I 1 gy QXCG S Q' l 4? WWE . A9 j,fn,Q lj ' ,, fn W rfq 5:9 C!! l Q nf OHTICGIS left to rightg L. Wood, I. Dixon, B. Mariller, H. Culver . l f W . 0 F Q' d 4 4 I 6 J i ,f ,P s , 'TF5 0 , 4 A Ar J li. Qi I l Ii!! if A I . f 4. if T I A I .f E .J i ' li iam' ff IUIIICI' C HSS ' ' L if in all fields ,r.' As their first step 0L1flil1,6 P5QlLl tosufcess, the Class of H551 Cl1Jso.BuC1dy Mariner as their president. Assisting hirni with his many responsibilities 51.6-nny, Wood, vice- presidentg Ibanne Dix n, gerfyin-gather second if term as secretary, and Harry Culver, treas- urer. H fb! ll -.ii it 2 e fodtlydl season saifisuch outstanding a jigs Lenny Woody, ob Toward, Don tzlaphliqrry Smith, land Buddy Mariner. ormi Buck? Ioe Miller, Dave Montgomery, Iohnc Woodburn and Bud Woodburn also a E! ' showed promise of being future stars. -, f fi Basketball fans soon learned to cheer the Iunior sharp-shooter Bob Toward. Not to be forgotten, however, were Buddy Mariner, Don Hetzler, Kerry Smith, Iohn Woodburn and Bud Woodburn who also showed great ability on the basketball court. The band benefited by the talents of Chuck Craig, and, Dick Harfing, while the chorus, A 'ii ' ff 'lin ff 5 ! fi gs H- s gg. ,ff f .f X 4 . I , 1 ' C 'N . D X gr 5 f ' s 4 .fl-H A I k.r 4t , 'Xj,,.i, J' 'LW 0 se., of ,. -ff Finrl row: S.. Kaiser, B. MacGregorj'M. Waldron, K. Wagner. Second raw: R. Harmg, R. Schlelden, Jlandmg, C. Craig, C. Harvey. Left to right: A. Parker, K. WVJIFY, D, Hetzler, B. Toward, K. Sm: N. Buck, K. Rciger. J iff .V . 4179 Q fs- ' gli' , to X. R I Q! 1 ,. 1 .1 ' L - I o ff, 1 ' Y 4 ,' ff, ' - sz.. ' .- fe . , w , . p ,fd tl f If F ,, K! o e, received the enthusiastic participation inf Ioe Miller, Dick Haring, Chuck Craig, Kitty Lou Wagener, Cynthia Harvey, Ted Hirschyfi EV I1 If a ,Fa Adell Par r, and Bawira MacGregor. ls- 3 In the fi of literary achievement, Cgifjck 6 l Craigfi a Cy thia Harvey wrote for Bnea ual. many juniors, iriluding Q y gatiwagener, Barbara, Laux, Ioanne ixmi? ifnd Cynthia Harvey, wrote: tirelessly the Travalo j . ' A ' biSelli.Il iadyand subscriptions tg the f 'fcipfrqavalon ere Adell Parker, Pat Burkholderf -In Barbara ay, Charlene Stringert, and'Yirginia Huston. The Annual Business Staff bdasted ot' such highpowered salesmen as Bafbara MacGregor, Mary Waldron, McBride, and Barbara Laux. The Class of '52 had no qualms when they eff R, l ft th e'ns o lea e L' 'n svh cap ble heandsf r X wniljml 'fW'j'f'j Q Mya. . 'i df 5,12 !kV..h,,,w+'zf 1,1 Gp y LJ' f xl I ,fl A lm ,i,:, .- '-' fx A I 9 2,2 wr ,lf rw .J Left to right: Miller, H. Woodburn, M. Marchese, V. Carroll, I. Woodburn, H. Norman. Ffnrl row: Geyer, V. Huston, D. MrBride, D. Stewart. Second F B tt R B k T H' h . arre , . roo s, . irsc . row - I feng , f i S' e Qu Vx: f-' sf , , N e 1 ! ' X4 'f . 5 ' It si 'ft : ' , Firmly implanted on the second rung of a promising career in high school, the Class of '54 chose as their leaders Iohn Gatchell, president, LeRoy Lynn vice-president, Bar- bara Keir secretary, and Eileen Koehl treasurer. November l marked their first venture into high school society when they held their annual sophomore party in the gym. This year's theme was the Rainbow Room with all the decorations in the hues ofthe rainbow. The sophomores also insured their bid for future gridiron success with such promising players as Iack Wuenschel, Iack Gerber, Don Sullivan, Henry Betcher, Iohn Gatchell, Warren Fitzpatrick and Don Wood. New additions to the cheerleading squad this year were sophomores Ianice Bahm and Peggy Senk, while the able twirling of Barbara Keir, Ioan Messmer, and Eileen Koehl led the prancing Avalon band. This group Top lefl,j'z'r.rl row, Jailed: C. Tredway, Bahm, Messmer, P. Senk. Standing: I. Yvuenschel, R. Quigley, Sorg, E. Barney, H. Betcher, I. Gloeckner. Upper rzyhl, j'1'r.rlr0w Jealed: C. Kercher, I. Messmer, H. Ryser. Second row .realcdz Reel, P. Burkholder, S. Mcpherson, L. Iones, H. Fitzsimmons, I, Redshaw. Third row, .rlandingz D. Sullivan, the sophomore promise of good attracted the talents of Iayne Redshaw, Eileen lVlcSorley, Iohn Wcilff, and Robert Frauman. Ianice Bahm, Ioan Messmer, Carolyn Laatu, Barbara Keir, Eileen Koehl, Nancy Clarke, Carl Spangler, and Iohn Woltt' were the authors of many articles for the Travafon. Assisting on the business end of the paper were Nancy Clarke, Ioan Seelhorst, Barbara Parker, Eileen Nabors and Iayne Redshaw. The chorus did not lack for members from this enterprising class. Don Sullivan, Lis Iones, Ioan Seelhorst, Shirley lVlcPherson, LeRoy Lynn, Iohn Wloltf, Carolyn Kaercher, Iayne Redshaw, Eileen Nlcsorley and Wlarren Fitzpatrick were among the many sophomores in chorus activities. Yet, through it all, the Class of '54 main- tained a fine neighborliness of spirit that was hard to beat. I. Wollti, N. Maier, R. Fraumann, F. Schoeppner, WV. Fitzpatrick. Lower lefl, left to right: M. Perberton, Beatty, B. Casey, I. Hubert, C. Spangler, Henry, F. Getz, Kaelin, C. Wilcoxen, I. Paff, C. Stringert, R. Little. Lower rzyhi, left to right: V. Lopresti, W. Beatty, M. Nloakley, A. Natale, P. Newell, R. Short. class things officers l. Cafchell, B. Keir, l.. Lynn, E. Kocl1l. D D .X . 9 0 ll., 4 Q Q c 0 x Kneeling, left to right: E. Mcsorley, M. Rus- sell. Sdfing: M. Bailey, I. Steck, R. Grande, E. Messmer. Standing: B. Parker, E. Nabors P. Swanson, D. Achey, B. Martin. Lower left, back row: E. Gormley, K. Burgert, M. Wills, M. Neeley, Miller, R. McDonald, W. Thomson, C. Klein, M. Duncan. Front raw: I. Seager, M. Montgomery, B. Toward, R. Bruckman. Lower rliglzl, left to right: L. Caddick, E. Turner, P. Parker, R. Simendinger, B. Paff, B. Kane, Ritter, S. Meadowcroft, A. Haley. ' f the freshman class c tl Q if w Qs A cheerful 'hello' and a 'hi' for good if measure seemed to be the slogan this year Q 0. for the freshman class, now Well accustomed Q D' to life in the high school. Gridiron representatives, of junior high QU ll were Tom Barnhardt, Hugh Ferguson, Rich 1 McDonald, Harry MacGregor, George Schnel- il lenbacher, Dick Mountcastle, and Kenny l Ritter. Repeaters from last year's junior fs Q high basketball team were Richard Bruck- A man, Hugh Ferguson, Charles Klein, Robert Long, Robert Maringo, and William Martin. 1 l op! Lynne Caddick, Sue Meadowcroft, Elizabeth Q 9 Gormley, Peggy Parker, Barbara Kane, and as Mary Ann Montgomery cheered both junior varsity teams on to successful seasons. The B freshmen elected Alice Haley to the office of Q president, with Lynne Caddick as vice- Q president, Elizabeth Gormley as secretary, and Barbara Kane as treasurer. 5 N A' Left to right: A. Haley, L. Cacldiclc, B. Kane, E. Gormley. ' -.Q Top lefl, left to right: M. Sipe, D. Seidel, R. Cornctt, P. Stevenson I. Moore, R. Ellis, A. Burns, Hathaway, Butler, S. Kimball Top rfqhl fz'r.rl row, left to right: M. Kilen, Eberhardt, T, Stellfox B. Arinold, D. Schleiden. Second row: S. Schmidt, D. YVilliams, C. Bica, I. Scott, Yvalclron, V. Beck, N. Yvirth, M. Hull. Leaver lLy'1,f1'r.r1 raw, left to right: R. Oddis, D. Getts, D. Britain, E. Grubbs. Second row: H. Iohnston, R. Achtzen, A. Blackburn. Third row: I. I. Maraca, H. Kushman. Lower rQqhl,fi1-.rl row, left to right: C. XVirth, S. Hall, L. Marshall, Second row: B. Custer, V. Aslcey, C. Pinkerton, H. McGinnis. Third row: G. Bahm, P. Lampo, WV. Schuster. the eighth grade Our neighbors in the upstairs halls, needing no coaxing, took an active part in junior high activities and began to gain the attention of the upperclassmen looking for a truly amicable class. Ronald Oddis presented a prevue of a future strong Avalon football team as he showed great promise on the gridiron. Other junior high organizations received their share of these eager, hard-working boys and girls. ln all, the eighth grade showed an above average amount of talent which un- doubtedly will be invaluable to Avalon in future years. Room presidents Dorothy Seidel of room 22 and Gary Bahm representing room 28 as president of junior high student council reflected the class fine school spirit and enthusiam. Left to right: D. Seidel, Bliss Austen, G. Balim. P. Beran, S. Harvey, Mr. Vfertacnik. I Il'.rI run-.' R. Yingling, R. Snyder, R. Graff, Reiner, L. Bernauer. Sammi' raw: T. Barr, Montcastle, M. Francis, E. Rants, C. Remen snyder, U. Sandberg, A. Klein, T. Hillberg, M. Platt. Third row XV. IVY:-iwhinney, I. Plitt, E. Sutton, D. Smith. Firm! row: R. Wlirth, XV. Kimball, C. Henry, N. Buck, R, Park Sewnd row: M. Gillilland, N. Beatley, G. Hunter, C. Holzhauser, S. Harvey. Third raw: G. Owens, W. Marshall, Bnrnhardt, I McPherson, C. Moore. seventh grade The high school spread the welcome mat for a very promising seventh grade this year. The capability of the class to excell in all departments was recognized at once by the upperclassmen. Active interest was taken by the class in F. H. A., Drama Club, Hobby Club, and the Travalonette, along with the Iunior High Student Council. Carolyn Utberg and David Sandberg represented their class in the K. V. spelling bee this year. Rather than elect class officers, the seventh grade chose home room presidents who kept their classes well up on the scholastic and activity ladder. They were Scott Harvey and Patricia Beran of rooms 29 and 21 respectively. The school was proud to have such a fine class to uphold the school standards in 1957. Fz'r.rI raw: P. Cowley, R. Beck, Hirsch, C. Ritter, M. Martin L. Stevenson, R. Parker. Second row: M. Thompson, G. Thompson B. Wagner, M. Myers, N. Myers. Ffrfl raw: N. Blackburn, E. Iunes, D. Williams, M. Patterson A Funkhauser. Second row: C. Utberg, S. Laatn, P. Simon, I. ones P. Beran. 'af W Hag. 5: 3 S, 53, K . z??f?fZl , .Nd 7. P '1 HIM. rx Tap Ajfl, loft to rlglxfz Schlnrmzm, D. Smith, R. Scullmrst, F. Scia- f Q almlm. Tufv rffflll, lg-fi tu right: R. Nhnyo.-l', R. Nh-sluh, D. Nkawhinney B. Kaiser. Y .llff1d!w!u!l,lfi'c 1nl'ig.l1!: A. Hay, S. Fnrcl, I. Irwin, S. Fisher. Jlfddlr rrlafll, left lu right: B. Bcran, I.. Burgcrl, Betclwr, Cnricr. ' ' 5 Bulhnnz lufl, luft to right: E. Bowman, IW. Casey, B. Huirsl, H, Craig. S Buflmn Nlfifzl, Inf! lu ri glut: R. Franz, XV. Hugmyer, I. Hctzler. 43 X, N? Q And-....u-fd Q si. , E ,, ,f ACTIVITIES the 1952 3.V3.l011 Lcft to right: I. McPherson, R. Mesloh, I. Bctcher, R. Jacobs, D. Tobin, lane Carter, E. Zclinak. DUDLEY GORDON Adviser l z'r.rl row, left to right: N. Vaughan, M. Palmer, A. Somerhalder, D. Nlawhinney, S. Brencllc, B. MacGregor, M. Waldron. Second row: C. Stringert, B. Laux, S. Lawlton, I. Betcher, A. Parker, I. Glover, D. McBride. Third raw: D. Tobin, R. Mayer, R. Thomson, I. Schlarman. '? annual records school history The spirit that the class of 52 has shown since it first entered the Alma Mater can best be expressed in the theme ot' the class' annual. Thus the Annual staff has put into words the feeling of friendliness for which the class is known. Editor Iane Carter was kept busy from September to May with dnnual Writeups, makeup, meetings and money. Don Tobin held the position of business manager, a spot held by his sister in 1950. Two people on the business staff who helped Don with the money matters were Nancy Newlin, circulation manager, and Eileen Zdinak, treasurer. They financed the yearbook with the help of the ambitious salesmen: Barbara Laux, Iack Schlarman, Sally Lawton, Nancy Vaughan, Nancy Newlin, Adell Parker, Ronald Mayer, Mercedes Palmer, Ann Somerhalder, Roger Thomson, Diane Mawhinney, Ioan Glover, Mary Waldron, Barbara MacGregor, Charlene Stringert, Dorothy McBride, Iane Betcher and Shirley Brendle. The literary department, headed by Iack McPherson and assisted by Val Sandberg, Shirley Sprague, Grace Pauley, Ronald Mayer, Cynthia Harvey and Charles Craig, highlighted the activities of the school year. The theme of this year's annual called for more snaps than in years before and Iane Betcher, photo editor, planned these pictures with the help of Sally Lawton, Bob Beran and Norm Buck. The clever art work was done by artist Ian Nicklas. Of primary importance were the hardworking typists: Marilyn Kimmich, Alice Hay, Anna May McBride, Shirley Brendle, Elaine Karhut, Ieanne Platt and Ioanne Dixon. Mr. Gordon, as sponsor, worked on the dummy and the advertising with the editor and business manager, and showed them many short cuts to editing a book. For many nights the typists met in Room 15 to identify pictures and type write-ups, while the business staft collected the money from advertisers, patrons, and clubs. In spite of a lot of hard work and a few nervous breakdowns, the Annual was pro- duced on schedule with the whole staff earning a well deserved handshake and a vote of thanks from the class of '52. Left to right: I. Carter, C. Craig, I. Macpherson, V. Sandl g R. Mayer, C. Harvey, S, Sprague. Left to right: S. Lawton, I. Nicklas, R. Mesloh, N. Buck, I. Betch R. Iacobs, R. Beran. Left to right: E. Karhut, A. Hay, S. Brendle, M. Kimmich, I. P I. Dixon, A. McBride. the travalon WW if . ' s U Left to right: L. Burgert, L. Gray, I. Nicklas, I. Betcher, V. Sandbe g D. Mawhinney. herald of school news DOROTHY WALK Adviser This year the school paper has, under the editorship of Larry Gray and sponsor Dorothy Walk, been more original and interesting to the student body than it has been at any other time. Larry was not only editor-in-chief, but he also had the job of feature editor. His ideas and suggestions were put into words by the feature writers, Carolyn Laatu and Iack McPherson. An understudy to the editor was Kitty Lou Wagener, assistant editor, who took care of the handing out and collecting of assignments. Since Avalon's sports victories made subject material simple to find, filling the sports page was easy for sports editor Leo Burgert. Iana- lene Nicklas helped him by writing the girls' sports. A hard thing to write is news, but this department was capably handled by a large staff consisting of Ianice Bahm, Barbara Keir, Eileen Koehl, Nancy Clarke, Shirley Sprague, Jane Carter, Mercedes Palmer, Cynthia Harvey, Ioanne Dixon, Barbara Laux, Carl Spangler, and Howard Sipe. The mistakes Sfalza'z'1zf1.' V. Sandberg. l z'rJf row: A. McBride, C. Stringert, V. lluston, I.Dixon, Betcher, E. Zdinak, Bnhm, P. Sink. Second raw P.lBurkholCler, A. Somerhalder, D. Wright, M. Rupert, A. Parker, N. Clarke, I. Seell1orst,E. Nabors. Third raw: A. Hay, A. Nash D. Nlawhinney, S. Sprague, E. Nlcsorley, Reclshaw, B. lVlacGregor. made by these were corrected by Grace Pauley, proof reader. Next the Travalon took shape at the hands ot' lane Betcher, make-up editor, and her assistant, Ioan Messmer, and the articles were typed by Eileen Zdinak, Ethel Bowman, Nancy Newlin, and Nlary Lou Casey. Next the ad and subscription salesmen, headed by Val Sandberg, Diane Nlawhinney, and assistant Sherry Kaiser, came into the limelight. They were: Dorothy Yvright, Anna Mae lVlcBride, Nlarjorie Rupert, Aclell Parker, Charlene Stringert, Ioanne Dixon, Pattie Burkholder, Nancy Clarke, Ianice Bahm, Ioanne Seelhorst, Barbara Parker, Eileen Nabors, Virginia Huston, Ann Somer- halcler, Eileen Zdinak, Iayne Redshaw, Shirley Sprague, Eileen lVlcSorley, Barbara Fay, and Alice Hay. Besides the nine regular issues of the Travalon, three extra editions were published. One was printed during football season, and another during basketball season. The remaining number was to celebrate the TraValon's twenty-eighth anniversary. Left to right: YVolf'f, C. Spangler, K. YVagener, Dixon, C. Laatu, Carter, B. Laux, Bahm, M. Palmer, C. Harvey, E. Koehl, B. Kier, S. Sprague, N. Clarke, Messmer. DOROTHY W. WALK Adviser quill and scroll honors literary achievement Quill and Scroll, one of the two honoraries in Avalon, has selected six seniors as being outstanding in the literary field. Jane Carter as editor of the dnnual and reporter for the Travafon should be overly pleased at her dual positions, and Valdimar Sandberg, business manager of Travalon, and also literary assistant on Annual staff should be equally proud. Iack McPherson, literary editor of dnnual and a feature writer for the Travalon had both serious and humorous angles reflected in his writings. Knuckling down to the job of business manager of the yearboolf was Don Tobin. Again, as in most sales Jobs, the necessary pleasing personality was present. A small man for a big job of sports editor of the Trasfalon, Leo Burgert gave the student body a vivid recount of each athletic event. Larry Gray upheld the offices of both editor and feature editor on the Ihzvalon and wrote articles that expressed many varied ideas. A11 in all, the literary talent exemplified by these six seniors prove again that Avalon students have talent in every field. Left to right: L. Gray, I. Carter, V. Sandberg, I. McPherson, L. Burgert, D. Tobin. l . i . .-.gr- - f - a-is ,... g .. rc f. SWK To be: e member of this organization one possess the four qualities which are co 1 red most important by the society: cter, scholarship, leadership, and service. ard to scholarship, one must be in the pper fourth of his class. It is interesting to note that the senior group contains two cheerleaders, one basket- ball player, three class and students council ollicers. dnnual editor, business manager and editor of the Travalon, and G. A. A. President. Leadership is certainly portrayed in this group who will represent their class and their school in a world which needs leaders. al clmmatics WHAT A LIFE ln their junior year the class presented a Henry Aldrich comedy, lVlz1zi a Lie. Henry, played by Bob Beran, couldn't seem to keep out of trouble. He was accused by the principal, Val Sandberg, of talking in class, drawing pictures of the principal, cheating on a history test, and stealing the band instruments. To put the finishing touches on his woes, Henry fell in love with Barbara Pearson, portrayed by lane Betcher. If young love wasn't suthcient for the audience, the faculty provided a mature romance. Mr. Nelson, lack McPherson, fell in love with the school secretary, played by lane Carter. Of course, each girl got her man. FATHER OF THE BRIDE ln their senior year the class of 1952 pro- duced another masterpiece, Father of ihe Bride . Chuck Sullivan in the title role, thought his daughter Kay, lane Betcher, not nearly old enough to fall in love. Pops , however, conceded to wedding plans under pressure from Mrs. Banks, lane Carter. Bob Beran as Buckley, the groom, is rather overlooked amid the turmoil ofthe wedding but emerges as the lucky husband of a bride who surely knocks 'em dead! Tap, left to right: I. Carter, I. McPherson, I. Betclxer, C. Sullivan. flliddle, left to right: C. Sullivan, B. Beran, I. Betcher, I. Carter. Baltam, left to right: R. Mesloh, V. Sandberg Lower lefl, left to rlglxt: Miss Roscoe, Mrs Gollmar. vfn. 1 f Howann Rxfsau 1 fl. . gk Q ei f .47 i 0 o i W fectof choru practice 'makes perfect Practice Makes Perfect was the motto of the chorus as they strove to reach new heights in singing. Monday nights became known as chorus nights and fair or foul Weather always found a large attendance at rehearsals. Everyone agreed that the result of this hard practice was well worth the effort. Mr. Howard E. Ryser deserves much credit for his contribution as director of the chorus. Eugene Sullivan was elected by an over- whelming majority to serve as president for the second straight year. He was efficiently assisted by Paul Thompson, vice-presidentg Eileen Zdinak, secretary-treasurer and Don Sullivan, student council representative. A delightful program of Christmas music was presented at the chorus concert on December 15. ln addition to singing at these concerts, the chorus performed for various civic clubs and churches in the community and took part in the North Borough's com- bined chorus. As another year drew to a close, the members of the chorus looked back on it as one packed full of outstanding performances and had the satisfaction of knowing that theirs was a job well done. Fmrl raw, left to right: I. Glover, S. Fisher, H. Geyer, N. Clarke, B. Keir, A. Somerhalder, I. Betcher, C. Laatu, P. Burkholder, E. Zdinak, A Parker, I. Reel, S. McPherson, L. Iones, I. Reel. Second raw: K. Wagner, R. Seelhorst, C. Roche, C. Harvey, I. Carter, S. Lawton, I. Ixucklas, A. Hay, D. Smith, E. Nabors, Dixon, M. Rupert, B. MacGregor. Third row: F. Schoeppner, C. Kaereher, A. Nash, S. Sprague, I. Redshaw, E. McSorley, S. Ford, Miller. Faurlh row: D. Sullivan, P. Thompson, Gatchell, B. Beran, XV. Fitzpatrick, K, Haring, I. WolH', H. Craig. Fgfth row: I. McPherson, V. Sandberg, C. Sullivan, C, Craig. . nf' f' , Q Flnrl raw: M. Rupert, E. Zdjhak, S. Fisheir, N. gewlin, S,fSprague, I. Carter, I. Nicklas, AQ,9Hay, I. Reel. Second raw: P. Thompson, D Sullivan, R. Beran, V. Sandberg, E. Sullivan, C. Craig, R. Herring, I. lVYiller.l'Ex ff 9 0 Q , ip r . J . 519 9 A n If :Q if? li 'fd 9 2 lt doublet oictette . 47 5 Q chooses hi neighbor as theme song Ever do a square dance? .... By guml Ever do a square dance? .... Hey chuml You didn't have to be a farmer to appreciate the double octette's rendition of Country Style. With stamping feet and clapping hands the double octette made this tune a major production. The members of the soprano section of this talented organization were Alice Hay, lean Reel, Jane Carter, and lanalene Nicklas. Blending well with them were Sally Fisher, Nancy Newlin, Adell Parker, and Eileen Zdinak, the altos. Tenors included Bob Beran, Paul Thompson, Dick Haring, and Don Sullivan who successfully learned their complicated part. Rounding out the male section of the double octette were basses Val Sandberg, Chuck Sullivan, Chuck Craig, and Ioe Miller. The group was directed by Howard Ryser and accompanied by Shirley Sprague. This ensemble gave fine performances for the parents of children attending the North Borough's Weekday School of Religious Education, the Avalon WOHl21I1,S Club, and in chapel and assemble programs. Their outstanding accomplishment was the Christ- mas program presented at Iuvenile Court for the underprivileged children of Pittsburgh. This year's double octette truly set a precedent when it came to fine musicianship and excellent performance. 55 ff. . H owA RD RYs ER Director A blaring fanfare, a clash of cymbals, and the formation Hi opened the 1951-52 concert and marching season of the Avalon High School Band. Under the direction of Mr. Howard E. Ryser, this year,s band has become the second largest in the history of the school. ln 1941 the band numbered 54. This year the band was composed of 55 students. The band was strengthened by the addition of new instruments purchased with the pro- ceeds from Avalon's Hi, Neighbor 75th Anniversary in the summer of 1951. The band was much in demand during the '51 marching season. Among their perform- ances were participations in Hallow'een, Armistice Day, and Memorial Day parades. In all their activities, they proved able repre- sentatives of Avalon High School. During the half-time respite at the A. H. S. football games, the band demonstrated their versatility and agility in many different formations. Among the most memorable was their perfectly syncronated moving A , and the intricate hour glass, keystone, anchor, jet plane, and, in recognition of our opponents, the letter of the rival school. All of these formations won enthusiastic audience re- rspoinse. The band's performance in athletic contests was not finished with the last footballfgame. il- !! , the band - na.- mafrch on down the field The A. H. S. band accompanied the champion Avalon basketball team to the W. P. 1. A. L. playoffs where they thrilled spectators with their rousing music. Avalon High's many pep assemblies were much enriched by the performance of the band. April 5rd was the date of the Band and Chorus Spring Concert.1n their half of the program, the band presented variety of music which had never before been presented to an Avalon audience. Among their selections were the Poet and Peawanzf Overture, Lady Qf Spain, The Syncopafea' Clock, Dancing Tam- bourine, a medley of Rodgers and Hart favorites, and several familiar marches. The program was well received by the audience. Another side-line of the band was its six- member Dixieland Band. This organization played for several assemblies, the G. A. A. carnival and proved to be ever popular with A. H. S. audiences. The high stepping, flashing Avalon Band was truly a great asset to its school and com- munity. The 51-52 band has been hailed one of the best in the history of the school. Whether marching in a parade, on the grid- iron or performing at assemblies, the band of the blue and gold truly exemplified neighbor- liness-Avalon High School style. Leflla nght: I. Reel, W. Stevenson, B. Keir, A. Somerhalder, I. Messmer, A. Nash, E. Koehl, S, B dl Stopping off at the next door neighbors, we find a group of six girls hard at work with their batons. Who are they? Why, our A. H. S. majorettes, of course. What are they practicing for? Why for the next foot- ball game. Though scarcely bigger than her baton, lean Reel headed this group. This was no new job to Iean, for she headed the majorettes last year, too. Her able assistants were seniors Shirley Brendle, Alice Ann Nash, and Ann Somerhalderg sophomores loan Messmer, Barbara Keir and Eileen Koehl. The mascot for this year was Willa Stevenson. Through much practice, the girls perfected their marching and also added some tricky routines to use while parading. To these lovely ladies we give much gratitude for their hard work during the school year of '51 and '52, f f 1 N. New maiorettes out hiv steppefrs lin S, Brencllc Adviser A Adviser i 1.1 J Firxl row, left to right: R. Bruckman, C. Thom- son, L. Burgert. Second raw: T. O'Brien, N. Buck, T. Hersch, Yvollt, R. Fraumann. Third row: H, Yvoodburn, D, Nlontgomery, L. Gray. Fourlh row: D. Stewart, R. Mesloh, I. Yvoodburn. v D ,Q awp stage Crew The boys behind the scenes of all A, H. S. productions were Mr. Wlilliam C. Kofmehl's stage crew. Always ready to lend a helping hand to any aspiring thespian, their friendli- ness and neighborliuess were invaluable to all concerned. The group was composed of eight boys. They were junior Dave Mont- gomery, sophomore Craig Thomson, Tom O'Brien, a freshman, and Iohn Hathaway, Harvey Cushman, Reed Ellis, Arthur Black- burn, and Billy Schuster. Behind the scenes of all entertainments, they were very much a part of high school life. Although most students were unaware of the fact, there were no movies, no dances, no -1 'J l J w x 7 f w 1 class room films without the friendly co- operation ofthe projection crew. These boys, under the leadership of Nlr. Fred B. lVlcCor- mick, performed their duties so capably and smoothly that the weekly guidance films, the many basketball and football dances, as well as other social and educational events requir- ing their services went off without a hitch. Seniors Larry Gray and Chuck Sullivan, juniors Norm Buck and Ted Hirch, and sophomores john Wolff and Robert Fraumann composed the projection crew. Both these groups rendered Avalon High invaluable aid and always with friendliness and cooperation paramount. Wm. E, KOFMEHL FRED. B. MCCCJRMICK , Q W fl . . ,wr MWJMMWWWXWW 'mth ' mp6 J'M!-624' AMF- fa 76ffm. Zmfffaf yfteens lAN1cE WEIGE1, Adviser moulds 15116 character The spirit of neighborliness was never better exemplified than by the Avalon Y-Teens. Under the capable leadership of lane Betcher, the club forged a never ending chain of good deeds and good fun. Chosen to assist lane in her administrative capacity were Io Anne Dixon, vice-president, secretary, Eileen Zdinak, and treasurer, Margie Rupert. The year began with the ever-inspiring candlelight installation of the new sophomore members. They were welcomed to Y Teens by the president and after a brief ceremony signed their names in the registration book. Each girl received one red rose to signify membership and the meeting was closed by Firfl raw, left to right: I. Dixon . Palmer, M. Rupert, Seelhorst, Koehl, I. Betcher, I. Redshaw, . Zd' k S L t S d ma , . aw on. econ row E. Mcsorley, S. McPherson, . Huston, Reel, P FIV' Z? w':'i E2 35' 4 Newell, C. Lastu, L. Schumann. Third row: M. Waldron, B. M cGregor, C, Tredway, L. Innes, A So erhalder, A. Parker, B. Laux, . imm h, R. Seelli st, H Fit mnrls, .. X Bowman. ' 0 1 -li F' . a Jr Mft ,ix . 0 ' x f X JJ ,r 59 the Y Teens song. The program committee presented many interesting speakers on such topics of interest as clothes, good grooming, and personality. A camping trip to Camp Carondawanda was planned, and the club looked forward to sponsoring the Senior Farewell. The girls also found time for many charitable works. Excursions with Miss Ianice Weigel, their sponsor, to the downtown Y. W. C. A. for sports and other interesting activities high- lighted many weekends. The Avalon Y-Teens, always an energetic group, again showed their true worth in 1952. l M5 , few. if'i'W f igmjffggp. if' elggiild key Mm e friendly secretaries Dances and interesting club meetings filled the year for commercial students in Pen and Key. With the assistance of Mrs. Mary Emma Keiser, club members worked faith- fully to carry out their individual duties which, when combined, produced splendid results. President Nancy Newlin assisted by lean Reel, :vice-president, Charlotte Roche, secre- tary, and Mary Lou Casey, treasurerg guided the club capably throughout the year. The club held Parents' Night at the Neville game at which time parents of the football team were honored. The really big event of the year was the Christmas 'formal presented on December 22 in the gym. Everyone attending the dance agreed that the members had outdone themselves when it came to the decorations, food, and music for the occasion. After each home basketball game on Fri- days, Pen and Key held a P. A. dance in the gym. The attendance was always large and the club deserves a great deal of praise for making these dances possible. With much reluctance the members watched the year draw to a close and vowed that they would again strive to achieve the success that was theirs this year. flaw 60 Standing, left to right: M. Rupert, awton N. au an W.HuFfm e S. L , V gh , y r, E. Karhut, C. Roche, D. Smith, A. Hay. F. Manda, A. McBride, E. Zdinak, I. Reel, N. Newlin, S. Brenclle, M. Palmer, D. Wright. 1 Ir.rl row, Jealed: G. Adams, M. Bailey, E. Bowman, H. Geier, L. Reiner, H. I Norman, Platt, B. Laux, C. Strlngert, P. rkholder. Second raw: M. Pem- TDS? 2: O :s t , A. Nash, D. McBride, L. Schumann, Dixon, A. Parker, A. Somerhalder, M. Moakley, M. Stauden- maier, C, Kaercher. Third row: M. Kimmich, R. Seelhorst, N. Clarke, E. Nabors, I. Reclshaw, E. McSorley, .. ones, H. Fitzsimmons. 1 ? 1' 1. .yi in 'x -2-vb! f if I z'r.rl row, first picture: N. Newlin, Potts, M. Rupert. Second Svcofrd row, first picture: A. Parker, Miss Carden, K. Smith. Second picture: A. Somerholcler, N. Vaughan, D. YVright, D. Nlawtiinncy. picture: C. Thomson, C. Trcclway, I. Niessmcr, Gerlwr. Third Third picture: S. Lawton, I. Betcher, Carter. picture: Reel, E. Bowman, Miss Miller. Thfrd row, first picture: M. Casey, A. Nash, Glover, S. Fisher. Second picture, back row: B. Mariner, H. Woodburn. 1 fr.rlrnw: I. Gatchell, Bahm. Third picture: E. Zdinak, F. Monda, M. Kimmich. friendly fun 96 iunior Q. Left to right: B. Kane, P. Parker, Manl- goxnery, L. Cmlclick, S. Meadqwcroft, E. Gormley, J ,jr . cheerleqderg! ' ' ,fyflfil 'gli J ru F Hu' f l ', i c 4 v Q 4 - f ' Alf f If ,ffl Front: M. Sipc, S. Schmidt, V, Askey, ll. McGinnis. Knz'el1'ng.' P. Stevenson, C. Pinker- ton, Scott, Walclron, C. Wirth, D. Sciclel, M. Killcn, B. Custer, N, Wirth, F. Stellfox ,Back raw: B. Hastings, Ritter, M. Nemlstup, l. Eberliardt, V. Askey, S. Hall, D. Schleiilen, M, Hull, D. Xvilliams. dramatics Fz'r.rl row, left to right: S. Rialla, C. Pinkerton P. Stevenson, I. Scott, A. Haley, S. Hall Second row: M. Wills, A Ledergerber, M. Sine H. McGinnis, S. Fitzsimmons, V. Askey M. Killen, B. Arnold, R. Simenclinger, N Nerlostup. Third row: M. Speakman, lf Gormley, B. Kane, S. Meaclowcroft, I. Ritter M. Simpliiss, T. Stellfox, S. Sclimiclt, B. Custer, B. Hastings, N. Wirth. Left to right: T. Barr, M. Thompson, A. Klein T. Hillberg, M. Francis, R. Yingling, YV Marshall, Mcplierson, D. Park, S, Harvey I, Redshaw, P. Cowley. hobby club i 1 igh club ,Qld xqips .. . t - .f - , ,. , W, . . ,, .., . -.1 .. ...f 1- rw I ,.A I ,W Q Smlcd, left to right: I. Eherhardt, M. Sipe, V. Askey, I. Waldron, S. Rialla, H. McGinnis, B. Kane, S. Meadoweroft, C. Klin .Sl d left to right: S. Schmidt, C. Pinkerton, D. Seidel, M. Hull, B. Badger, L. Caddick, M. Simpkiss. W .ig , wftraf iff if IRAVALQNEI IE g 'lf .mv I9 ph' X .G Z .0 . L6 - .1 .11,'f , 5 , X A 9 .. 1 ,fav , - 642 .Q if ,rs A 1 7 . . Because of their, willingness to work A and theiriouisfancliqg agbility, ,ou-r future 'neighbors- in junior high gained well-de9ervedi7rf1ise,aTid9 respect from the upperclassmen. fff Resplendent in new costumes, the junior high cheerleaders, Elizabeth Gormley, Sue Meadoyvcroft, Barbara Kane, Peggy Parker, and Mary' Ann Niontgomery, under the leadership of head cheerleader Lynne Caddick and supervisor Miss Meily, added bright spots to the successful seasons of the junior varsity team. The Travalonette, under the direction of co-editors Betsy Badger and Sue Meadoxv- Croft, provided the high school paper with a full page of snappy write-ups, unusual tales, and sound editorials. Miss Price did a com- ,f, X' 5 -pa- . ,T 1 f . . ,. ' f , u -f .- ,-, mendabbe job in-'keeipingi the rlqravalonette in high popularity rating. lWith Hazel McGinnis presiding, the Drama Celulfarefined the talents of our leading actresses and presented YVhy the Chimes Rang as a Christmas program for the whole school. X The Hobby Club, under the leadership of the new shop director, Mr. Kofmehl, provided a chance for the junior high boys to release their energy on a worthwhile project, and president Mark Thompson'S cohorts showed fine workmanship. An exceptionally large home economics club, with Elizabeth Gormley as president and Miss jones as adviser, was the educational unit for our future homemakers. 63 N in A ' , A Ng fy, fi , 3 ,Hin K v M fl f 4 ,1 1 l c s 2 5 l 1 2 S Q 1 . H -w f .. . : v i xg 'Q ? F i :I Q 2 v ll I,. P:1z'1'AL1NiK I nor High Coach Seasonts Scores Avalon Avalon Avalon Avalon Avalon Avalon Avalon Avalon Bax-nc Neville Trafford Rob Twp. Bellevue Avonworth Leetsdale Sewickley Nlillvale E 1 I 5' 3' f 7' K I , . . l U I j 1' f it NI! ll fl J ,f . fl PARK!-ix: n A D AIQN A l tmglxafh u ' W 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 Lftt 'ht lil C g J Shl man, E 0 rig : . y, YV. Tower . Car i the 1951 Undefeated, undisputed-class of '52 can don was the motto Coach Lavy Parker gave his squad this year. Mr. Parker had seventeen seniors from which to mould his championship team. Hold- overs from last year's championship squad were Captain Don Baird, Chuck Sullivan, Don Tobin, Ronnie Nlayer, Bob Beran, and lim Wuenschel. Of the eleven members of the squad only two juniors, Lenny Woods and Bob Toward, were able to break into the starting line up. Others who contributed heavily to success were lim Irwin, Ray Sorg, and Sam Ford who had the misfortunate of breaking his leg. Underclassmen on the team were Kerry Smith and lack Vtluenschel. Avaflon opened its undefeated season with Neville by celebrating Parents Night. Av,alon's first tally came when Bob Toward 'scored on an off tackle play. Next, Bob football season Beran took a hand-off' and scored with Tobin making the extra point. Later in the third period Mayer scored on a quarterback sneak. Avalon went on to win 19-6. ln the Trafford game, Sammy Ford picked up a fumble and ran 55 yards for a touchdown. The teams battled on even terms for the next two quarters but a Mayei'-Tobin pass was good and Avalon won 12-O. Next on Avalon's schedule was Robinson. Avalon made a fast start in this game with Toward and Mayer scoring, but things slowed down and Avalon didn't score until the third period when Kerry Smith cut off tackle for a touchdown. In the last quarter, Howard Sipe picked up a fumble :intl rant over 8Q?yards for a score. A ,Q I - C7 Then came the big test, Belgvue, played ' 2 ft A lr, ' 1, cf' W , 1 , 9 l fa Bellevue's home field. ln the first quarter Sullivan ballad over from flour yard line and also kicked the extra point. Both teams were held scoreless in the second quarter and at half-time Avalon led 7-0. ln the third period the Panthers drove down to the Bellevue goal and scored via Bob Toward. Sully promptly booted the extra point making the score 14-0. Bellevue threatened only once. It was a well deserved victory for well coached team. With one rival justly disposed of, Avon- worth was next. The Antelopes had a good passer and a nice running attack but Avalon proved too strong. Avalon scored first when a screen pass from Nlayer to Toward clicked. A little later in the first period Big Don Tobin scored for A. H. S. The Nlayer-Tobin com- ' ation again clicked in the opening minutes a -F U, ' H -r . -1 - a Q ' is an J ' Q V Q 0 . kg-Q Ck its O .7 41 - V , Q? Q 1,9 ix-I . 5 6' : E r ' ' G eq Ce I GX 51- eb, . t P i A E qi if 'BQ' .Qig- Q . Z B E1 H c it ' ' 1. tif S Q., it Q UTI C Cate UTI, IS C . - Z ea J rg fe '- If f 'Q ,a.. 1 lr.rl raw: I. Irwin, R. Sorg, R. Mesloh, R. Beran, E. Sullivan, R. Mayer, D. Baird, D. Tobin, H. Sipe, I. Wuenschal, I. Potts, renzgf A R, Toward. Second raw: D. Hetzler, B. Mariner, Hetzler, K. Smith, R. Toward, S. Ford, L. Smith, Wuenschal, Vogel, R. s, D. Montgoriiery. Third row: Mr. Parker, D. Sullivan, H. Betcher, W. Fitzpatrick, Yvoodburn, K. Reiger, N, Buck, Miller, .r h ll R M D Id M Y 'k I lh W T d E B V R Q ' l ', K, Ritter, G. Schncllbacher, Geyer, T. Barn- I.Gatc e , . c ona , r. Vertacm . 'luur raw: . owar , . arne,, . uxg eg hart, H. Ferguson, R. Montcastle, Schlarman, H. Craig, grridderrs in action of the second quarter when Mayei' found Tobin waiting in the end zone for the final score of the game. Avalon won the game and cinched the North Boro's championship. In the opening minutes of the Leetsdale game they recovered a fumble on the three yard line and scored. Avalon received the kick-off and on the first play and Ronnie Mayer dashed 67 yards for a touchdown but Avalon trailed 7-6. In the opening minutes of the second period Mayer scored again and Avalon led 12-7. The second half was score- less and Avalon went on to win the game. Avalon's Homecoming game was Sewickley and the teams met in a wet snow, slippery game which found neither team scoring. Other than one drive by Sewickley the fans viva. - didn't have anything to shout about. The final game of the season, against Mill- vale. Millvale got a touchdown in the second and the score was 7-0 at half time. The second half found a different Panther team. In the fourth quarter Tobin scored, Sully booted the extra point, and the score was 7-7. A few minutes later Mayer gathered in a punt, picked up two nice blocks by Tobin, and scampered the distance. Avalon won the finale 14-7. Lavy Parker finished up his career as a coach with a great team and a Hne record. 7 wins-0 losses and 1 tie. The Avalon fans, especially the seniors, should be proud to say, Undefeated, undisputed, Class of '52 DID dot i ' ' '. l xW I f . d,'y7,d4 N f l l A :J l lllvlofjfilf Q V -9 1 LQ ww, . .,4g,.,m'fg,2 ' . A P Q 'il .3 W fff J W w jf ,, w..-f ' ff ' ! -X, T y! l 1'r.rl raw, left 'lo riglx : S. Ford, C, Sullivan, Helzler, Irwin, H. Sipe, D. Tobin. Second row: R. Nlayer, R, Sorg, R. Franz. Thfnl row: D. Baird, Potts, Wuenschel, R. Ulwmson, R. Beran, R. Mesloh. DENNISON Coach state champs basketball Still stinging from last year's defeat at the hands of Kutztown, the Panthers vowed that they would go all the way this year and that they did. They fought and clawed their way through twenty-nine contests without a defeat. Coach Harry Dennison selected Ronnie Mayer and Donnie Tobin as co-captains. With Mayer and Tobin were Eugene Sullivan, Rich Frenz, and Bobby Toward. Rich Koch- enbach, Howard Sipe, Roger Thomson, lack Woodburn, lack Wuenschel, Iim lrwin, Ierr-V Hetzler and Iohn Gatchell made up the rest of the roster. Bob Beran, Don Baird, Norm Buck, and Donnie Sullivan were managers. First to fall before the onrushing Panthers was North Braddock. It was no contest as Avalon walked off the floor, winner, 75-45. Mt. Lebanon, the old jinx, was dropped by the score of 58-40. Then came the most thrilling game of the year, Bethel. A sudden death overtime decided the winner, Avalon came through, 47-46. Avalon next belted Baldwin 70-59, and went on to meet Bethel in another thriller, 52-50. Avalon clawed their way past New Brighton, Verona, and East McKeesport to take the next three games. Leetsdale, the first league team to be played, proved to be an easy mark and Avalon won 70-56. Robinson, with bigger men, was dropped by a margin of 102-59, as reserves played most of the half, Moon was disposed ofjust as all the rest, 75-52. Avonworth put up a great battle, but Avalon hung on for a 70-62 win and Sewickley and Neville were passed by with as much ease as the rest. Next on the list was Bellevue and the Pan- thers, sparked by Don Tobin's 52 points, smothered them, 85-52. Mayer and Tobin paced Avalon through the next three games as Leetsdale, Robinson, and Moon provided no test for the jungle cats. In the return game with Avonworth, the Panthers again laced them, 82-57. Avalon l'1r.rtrow.- R. Kochenbach, R. Toward, R. Nlayer, Mr. Dennison, D. Tobin, E. Sullivan, R. Franz. Second raw: I. Woodburn, lrwin, B. Beran, H. Sipe, R. Thomson, I. Hetzler. Third row: D. Nlontgomery, K. Smith ,T. O'Brien, W. Fitzpatrick, B. Mariner.f 1 0u.QZh,row::r E. Barney, I. Wuenschel, D. Hetzler, I. Gerber, I. Gatchell. journeyed down the river to Sewiclxley and handed the Indians a 71-24 drubbing. Neville invaded the Panther home court and led by Ronnie lV1ayer's record breaking 41 points, Avalon rolled over the Islanders 91-48. Avalon climaxed their regular season with a 68-54 win over Bellevue. After drawing a bye in the first round of the W. P. 1. A. L. playoffs, Avalon beat a smaller Chartiers five by a score of 75-41. Next came the greatest tdst of the year, Wampum. At the end rtlie firstvhali Avalon trailed by lv 4 1 ,DF ' gp 1 H.: x A ,- third quarter, Avalon began toflit. .,QLePlf , y rally to win 60-50. Avalon met Arnogginxhe' ln the first two P. 1. A. A. play-offs Ava-lfihri f... . A 4 Q. Sf? 2 .5 . .- 'Mn X U, 3 v A ' X - -ff it I, 1 ten points. Then at the ibeginnigiigi is-ff . - ,fb Tobin and Mayer, Avalon putwon ,a:grea1Iftf--.lm Q, 7 .4 VJ tif . W. P. 1. A. L. final and won, 54-56. im1j,....-fgQ',.,5 . . . dx 4 ,aa , beat Gallitzin 64-26 and Shade Township 65-29 with the whole squad participating inaw, both contests. Avalon met Slippery Rock for the Western Pennsylvania Regional finals and led by . is Ronnie lVlayer's 28 pts., Avalon romped over M. 3 .5. 4- U More sy -.da ,V '.1 tg is -Yeti? f 1 Q. J' K, .ia K . U 0 , f X L Q . I - T1 8 , I D 0 l Ir.fl row, left to right: I. Geier, B. Long, C. Klein, B. Marengo, N. Fergu- son, G. Bahm, H. lohnson. Second raw: R. Ellis, S. Kimball, W. Thomson, R. Nic-Donald, K. Ritter, D. Bruckman, G. Schnelllmachcr, Moore, Mr. Edwards. basketeers in action all the Way Lefl lu niqhlz R. Kockenboch, R. Mayer, C. Sullivan, D. Tobin, R. Frenz, R. Toward, H. Sipe, R. Thomson Slippery Rock, 69-50. Then Avalon and the entire town journeyed out to Allentown for the state final. Once again-Panthers car. Cougars! The game was nip and tuck the whole way and with only about 10 seconds remaining, Kutztown's Wuchter sank a fielder to tie the game up at 60-60. ln the 5 minute overtime period, Don Tobin sunk a basket and a foul shot. lack Wuenschel dropped in a foul shot and Avalon led by 4 points. Then with less than 15 seconds remaining, Pete Barto made two foul shots and Avalon froze the ball until the end of the game. Don Tobin's 24 points led Avalon to the victory, with the whole ball club playing their hearts out. The spirit, drive, and iight ofthe boys who played in the 1952 season will be a topic of conversation wherever the townspeople ga ther, and it will be many, many years before Avalon produces a team with the style and sports- manship which have made the 1952 Panthers the Champions that they are. MANAGERS D. Sullivan, D. Baird, N. Buck 1 W. 5, 19+ Q 235' l53l'W'fi25 'ig ff i-6 in kfirigflll 9 Jggiilgijyv , X fl Tijffn-QJWTN Hockey No sooner had school begun than from the neighborys back yard came the sound of clashing hockey sticks. Copping first place in the class tournament were the victorious seniors. The juniors placed no team on the field. Second place went to the hard-fighting sophomores, who lost only to the seniors, and the freshmen. though having fought with a great spirit, came out in last place. The captains were as follows: seniors, Shirley Sprague, sophomores, Barb Parker, and freshmen, Kitty Burgert. There were many outstanding players on the teams, and all showed true sportsmanship and a spirit to win. Volleyball Wlith a neat serve over the newly stretched net, volleyball was off to another successful season. The girls were divided into tive color teams: red, black, blue, green and yellow, with the captains being chosen hy the manager. Led by captains Diane Mawhinney' and Nancy Vaughan, the red and green teams tied for tirst place, each showing but one defeat. A round-robin tournament held between the classes found the S-seniors emerging victorious. Char Stringert's sparkling junior team, had a tine showing of but one defeat. The sophomores, captained by Nancy Clarke, took over third place, having one win. hast, hut far from least, were the freshmen. fight on . Dj! raw: D. Nlawhinney, M.. Palmer, P Forsythe, M. Rupert. Rzbhl rose: A. Some lmlder. D. Russell, C. Roche, E. Bowman Basketball About the second week of Ianuary a new sound was heard in the gym: the swish'of a basketball through the net. During the three practices, practice rules were reviewed and new skills learned. Class competition was off to a fast start when the seniors rolled easily over the fresh- men with a 56-14 victory and went on to step naturally into first place. The juniors took second place. In third place were the sophomores and last were the freshmen. Wliethei' winning or losing, the games were enjoyed, and true sportmanship was learned by all. Softball 'Illere's the pause, the pitchg and there it goeslu No sooner had the spring weather arrived than many turned their thoughts to those of softball. Come rain or shine, the games went on. First place again went to the seniors whose added power gave them a definite advantage. The juniors, succombing only to the senior ten slid into second place. The sophomores pulled through in third place, while in the cellar position were the freshmen, The last of Nlay found the seniors a little sad as the softball equipment was put away. for they had put it away for the last time. girls pO1 C cwczlon Left to right: S. Sprague, D. Russell, P. Forsythe, C, Roche, S. Brendle R. Seelhurst, A. Hay, A. Sumerlmlder Firm! row, left to right: S. Lawton D. Mawhinney, Y. Carter, N. Vaughan S, Brendle. Second raw: I. Betcher R. Seelhorst, A, Hay, S. Sprague M. Kimmich. Left to right: E. Zclinak, D. Wright D. Nlawhinney, N. Vaughan, M Kimmich. 1 ' , Nh mm mfr HUMMEL Advisor lt didn't take us long to get acquainted with the G. A. A.g with the beginning ofthe football season the girls headed for the refreshment stand at the end ofthe Held. Come rain or shine, snow or slush, the club fed hot dogs, coffee, pop and candy to the hungry fans. The club was headed by Grace Pauley who was ably assisted by vice-president Shirley Sprague along with Nancy Clarke, secretaryg and Barbara Keir, treasurer. ln November, G. A. A. brought the carnival to Avalon High. Who will ever forget the House of Terror, the fine entertainment at intermission, or the dance that followed? December brought Alumnae night and the return of the G. A. A. Alumnae of the past ten years. Games such as basketball and volleyball were played with a dinner and singing afterwards. In Ianuary the members had a good time bowling at the North Boroughs YMCA. Then with the second semester came the rigorous practices and try-outs for new members to take the places of the graduating seniors who will leave the club with only half of its membership remaining. After successfully passing the required tests, the new members were installed at an impressive candle-light service followed by a delicious spaghetti dinner served by the sophomores. After the dinner, the new officers assumed the positions vacated by the seniors. With the installation of the new officers for the year of '52-'55, we leave the G. A. A. in good hands, and hope tor another successful season for this outstanding club. girls athletic a n 1 always afwmnm l ff tu right: N. Vaughan, Nlessiner, I. Carter. '73 df .J--ei...,,.. - Af? f f 'VH , -- f f' , J, I o 4 W , , f Milf rl . , ,f I rf -- ff fx f 'ff' - I 7 ' ' ' 'ff' .fy . ' 4 4 n , ff 1 f- 1- to 414,11-v' Il if ' gf ' f ' ' f' 'Q' w 5' I ff ' ' ' 5,4 , I: 'Z' 2' 'mf' ' ' Pi fr ,f 1 -- ' ,. ' , - SSOC1Ht1UI1 ' ' 2 'f - 'ff '- f , 4, f f 1 1 L J , Q 4 T' Q '-LL: ,wx 1211: hjfl, left to right: B. KL-ir, N. Clarke, S. Sprague, Tuff rzialzl, Hallam lmjfl, left to right: A. Hay, Bahru, U. Nlawhinncy. Bullvm lvft to right: 1. Nicklas, P, Scnk. rziqhl, lcft to right: G. Pnulcy, Miss Humuncll. 77 athletic awards SHIRLEY SPRAGUEfShirlev was a tower- ing guard on the basketball teamg her height gave her team an added advantage. She was vice-prexy of G. A. A. and took over when Grace was absent. The school will miss her athletic ability next year. GRACE PAULEY-As president of G. A. A., Grace was a natural for an athletic award. Her ability in volleyball and softball led the class to victories in both those sports and her fighting spirit kept her teams alive, win or lose. IANALENE NICKLAS-Ian's clever drib- bling and passing on the hockey field set up many a goal for her teammatesg she also excelled in tumbling. Her good sportsmanship and unseltish team playing were an example for her fellow player to follow. RONALD MAYER-Ronnie, the co-captain of the basketball team, was easily chosen for an Athletic Award. He set a W. P. 1. A. L. record for points scored in one season. Ronnie was chosen on the Pennsylvania All-State team in his Iunior and Senior years. DON TOBlN-Don, the other co-captain of the 1952 basketball team, was also selected without much difficulty. Don was elected to the Pennsylvania All-State team in 1952. He holds Avalon's scoring record for a three-year career. DON BAIRD-The center and captain ofthe undefeated football squad, Don was a three-year letterman. This year Don was chosen on the All-W. P. 1. A.L. team. He also managed the 1952 basket- ball team. Tap, left to right: S. Sprague R. Nlayer. Xlllddle, left to right: D. Tobin, G. Pauley. Bullorn, left to right: Nicklas, D. Baird. FIM! Raw: E. Zdinak, I. Betcher. Srrwzd Row: Niclclas, I. Bahm, P. Senk, Carter. yea team . cheerleaders Keep that peplu And that's exactly what our cheerleaders did. Behind a Winning team this year, the girls in blue and white really showed an endless source of energy. The group was headed by veteran lane Betcher. Ianie's capable assistants were Ian Niclxlas, Eileen Zdinak, lane Carter, Ianice Bahm, Peggy Senlc, and mascot Anita Bahm. The latter three were new to the ranks. Not only did the girls cheer at scheduled football and basketball games, but also in the pep assem- blies which were original, well-planned, and enjoyed by students and faculty alike. boosters Inter-scholastic sports at Avalon were made a success by this year's ambitious A ticket committee. Many hours were spent planning sales campaigns, selecting students to worlq, and taking ticlcets at all the games. These girls, under the leadership of Elaine Karhut and Sallie Lawton, did a commendable job. Mr. Gardner, sponsor of the A ticket, worked diligently counting up the money for the club. The committee as a whole deserves much credit for their fine worlc this year, and for helping the high school and the town become more combined in their interests. l fr.rl row, left to right: S. Lawton, E. Karhut. Second row: G, Kenny, D. McBride, I. Dixon, V. Huston, D. Mawhinney, M, Rupert, M. Kin- nich, A. Somcrhalder, M. Palmer, D. Wright, E. Zdinalc, A. Hay, A. Nash, A. McBriLle, B. Laux. Third row: L. Reiner, M. Casey, H. Geier, Betcher, R. Seelhorst, I. Reel, S. Fisher, S. Brendle, C. Stringert, Platt, E. Bowman. 1. ug mWAfY Wi 1 . ag fy? sg . ze, KAW? w- 35 . 53 -. X , .wg z K Q , m Rx W' ,, ,S -A - M 75 . L A Y .H ' ' f X ' AL. -: V 'E-'Z 'X-? 1, 'giZE':EH1ifQ5' ' 5 QV i Eg, E , 1 . X. Wm, ,V K any A mn .- 5 A gf, I .:kk,-W' L-ff f in W MQW J, xi k jj A 1 - Lmikil 1 sf! :,. Q 5? 3' -, 'ff' , 'K fs: . elif fx K 9, 32 I, 1 3, . X vi ,X is S x :Ei S ff? K. 5 fi ,sf .. ?g5v: , we . f '- M + xv M if 5 Y xml Avalon Annual Staff Qrganization lfdffor ........ I3llJ'L'l16J'J' 1IILll'Ld.IIl'l'. . TfEdfJ'LlfEf ...,,. 1fdl'L-JCI' ...... Llferarty Edffor ....... zfmrzlrfanif ..... . . Shirley Photo Editor. . .... , . Ifmfliffdflf-f .... Plzoiograplzer. . . . . Bqzm' Sporzir Edilor. . Girly' Sporilr Ea'z'ior'. . Circulation Jlanager. . 1? riff! ....,. ...... Typists ...,, Salewmen ..... . . ..1ooo Col-for ,....Don Tobin . ..... Eiiooo Zdinali . .Ml-. D. W. G. Gordon look lWlcPherson spfogoo, vol sooaboi-g, Choi-loo C lfol ig, Cynthia Harvey lane Bofohof .. . .Bob Bofoo, souio Lawton, Norm Book ...,.....,......RaylVlesloh . . . . .Ronald Mayo- . . . .Grace Pauley . . . . .Nancy Newlin .......IanNiCl4las ....AliCe Hay, Nlarilyn Kimmich, Anna Mae MeB1'ide, Shirley Brendle, Elaine Karhut, Ieanne Platt, Ioanne Dixon. . . . .Barbara Laux, lack Schlarman, Sallie Lawton, Nancy Vaughan, Nancy Newlin, Adell Parker, Ronald Mayer, Mercecles Palmer, Ann Somer- halder, Roger Thomson, Diane Nlawhinney, Ioan Glover, Mary Wlaldron, Barbara Mac- Gregor, Charlene Stringert, Dorothy McBi'ide, lane Betcher, Shirley Brendle. In Appreciation The staflof the nineteen hundred and fifty-two Avalon Annual Wishes to express its sincere gratitude to those people who havecooperated in the publi- cation of this yearbook. We wish to thank especially Mr. Donald Young ofthe Pontiac Engraving and Electrotype Compony, Mr. Harold T. Gray ofthe Gray Printing Company, the representatives of Strem Studios and the Kingsport Press Corporation. 81 Mr. and Mrs. Iames Armstrong Mrs. Maxilie Baird Mr and Mrs. F. Beatty Mr and Mrs. Louis Beran Mr and Mrs. Henry L. Betcher Mr. and Mrs. Earl L. Combs Mrs. Ruth M. Boylan Mr. and Mrs. Iohn W. Brandt Mr and Mrs. A. Brendle Mr and Mrs. N. C. Brown Mr and Mrs. Alfred Burgert Mr and Mrs. Thomas B. Carter Mr and Mrs. Iames B. Casey Mr and Mrs Harold M. Craig Mr and Mrs. D. A. Fisher Mrs. Ethel Frenz Mr. Zilld Mrs. Bernard A. Geier Mr. and Mrs. W. Glover Ir. Mrs. D. B. Golden Mr Mr Mr Mr Mr Mr Mr Mr Mr Mr Mr Mr Mr and Mrs and Mrs and Mrs and Mrs and Mrs and Mrs and Mrs and Mrs and Mrs and Mrs and Mrs and Mrs and Mrs. Charles D. Gray . C. L. Hay Walter A. Hetzler . Harold C. Huffmyer . Ray E. lrwin Roy E. Iacobs Charles H. Kaiser Steve Karhut Karl Kimmich I. H. Koehenbach Alfred Lawton Iohn McBride I. E. MCNanny L. McPherson Mrs. Dorothy Parents Mr. and Mrs Lloyd A. Mawhinney Mr. and Mrs. A. John Mayer Mr. and Mrs Karl Mesloh Mr. and Mrs T. A. Monda Mr. and Mrs G. W. Nash Mr and Mrs Ralph E. Newlin Mr. and Mrs Iames R. Nicklas Mr. and Mrs Louis Palmer Mr and Mrs Frank G. Potts Mr. and Mrs David W. Reel Mr and Mrs Gerald Reiner Mr. and Mrs Michael Roche Mr and Mrs Iames B. Rupert Mr and Mrs Doss Russell Mr. and Mrs A. W. Sandberg Mr. and Mrs C. Scblarman Mr. and Mrs Sam Scialabba Mr and Mrs A. E. Seelhorst Mr and Mrs Howard A. Sipe Mrs. Mabel R. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Chas. G. Somerhalder Mr. and Mrs George P. Sorg Mr. and Mrs William R. Sprague Mr. and Mrs Eugene Sullivan Mr and Mrs William C. Thompson Mr Mr Mr Mx. Mr Mr Mr Mr 82 and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. A. A. Thomson C. L. Tobin Willard S. Vaughan Lawrence Vogel and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. and Mrs. Wallace E. Wright H. Wuenschel George Zdinak William P. Zinkand lVlr. and Mrs. Iohn Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Antes Mr. Wm. S. Armstrong Mr. and Mrs. George E. Arnold Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bahm Mr. and Mrs. Earl T. Bailey Mrs. Gertrude B. Barefoot Mrs. Finis Barr Tommy and Lynn Barr Mr. Mr. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Beatty and Mrs. George Beck and Mrs. Fred Bernauer Mrs. Lewis C. Betcher C. Atlee Beuerman Richard and David Birsa Mr. and Mrs. Iamcs Bouma Earl H. Boxberger Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Brinlc Mr. and Mrs. Carl A. Brucliman Mr. and Mrs. Millar Caddiclc Mr. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Caddiclc and Mrs. Harry R. Capps Miss Stella Carden Mr. and Mrs. William Casey Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Chambers Mr. and Mrs. A. Chereck Mr. George Chiedor Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Chisholm Mr. and Mrs. Ioseph H. Clarke Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Clutter Gus A. Corb Patrons Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Miss Elizabet Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart M. Finnie H. M. Fitzsimmons R. A. Francis h B. Fry Bernard Fulton C. M. Galbreath Omar Gatchell Mrs. Iohn Gerber Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Getz Pete W. Gherkin George S. Gibson Miss Margaret Gillingham Mrs. Peter Glaser Mr. and Mrs. Walter Glishlce Nliss Helen Goetz Mr. and Mrs. Dudley YV. G. Gordon Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Graig Mr. Harold W. Greig Miss Peggy Griffin Miss Jane Anne Gross Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Iohn G. Gross Iohn L. Gross Lee Gross Mr. Robert Gross, Ir. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Haley Fred Hall David C. Hallam S. E. Hamilton Mr. Richard D. Hamm Mr. and Mrs. Raymond L. Heffler Miss lean R. Hofmann Mr. and Mrs. Paul C. Cost Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Conner Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Cotton Miss Iulia E. Crawford Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Culver Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Cumming G. E. Dobson Mr. and Mrs. N. Dixon Mr. Charles Diederich Mr. and Mrs. Deckler Mr. and Mrs. Wm. E. Davis Mrs. Mary T. Davis Mr. Walter Davis Mr. and Mrs. Vtlalter R. Dassdorf Ein Mr. and George H. Felsing Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Fincke, Ir. Mrs. Edward C. Huck Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Rev. and Mrs. Harold C. Huffmyer and Mrs. Ralph F. Hughes and Mrs. M. G. Jarrett Charles Morris Iohnson and Mrs. F. Bruce Iohnston Mrs. Elizabeth F. Iones Mr. Mr. and Mrs. R. Kane and Mrs. Thomas Kauzlarich Mrs. Grace M. Keane Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert E. Keir Miss Joanne M. Kimmich Mr. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kleine Charles Krane Family Mrs. D. R. Laib Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Lang Mrs. W. W. Latimar 83 Mr. and Mrs. Andrew W. Love Patrons Mrs. Wallace Leonard Mr. and Mrs. Albert G. Liddell Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Liedke Wm. H. Little, Ir. Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Long Mr. and Mrs. Harry Schaefer Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sehoeppner Mr. and Mrs. Schorber Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Seidel Mrs. T. Seigel Mr. and Mrs. Norman Senk Mr. William A. Luther Miss Lorenna Marshall Mr. and Mrs. MacCallum Charles W. Mazura Ir. Mr. McCutcheon Mr. and Mrs. N. E. McGinnis Mrs. E. MCGuirk Mr. and Mrs. William McMullan Mr. and Mrs. William McMullen, I1 Mrs. A. McSorley Mrs. Gertrude Mcvay Mr. and Mrs. Bert U. Meadowcroft Mr. and Mrs. Karl Mesloh Mr. and Mrs. Harper Messner Mr. and Mrs. Ioseph C. Miller Mr. and Mrs. Wm. F. Moellenbroek Mr. Iolin R. Mosko Mr. and Mrs. Henry Moss Mr. and Mrs. Arthus Musick Neupert the Ieweler Mrs. R. F. Newell Dr. N. C. Gehsenhirt Mrs. L. H. Oehmler The Ogden Family Miss Noraj ane Orr Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Sherman Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Short The Simendinger Family Miss Pattie Simon Mr. and Mrs. George W. Simpkiss Mr. and Mrs. Roland C. Skeen Miss Ianet Sprague Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Raymond R. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Stapel Mr. and Mrs. Ralph T. Parker Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Parker Thomas H. Starr Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Staud R. W. Stewart Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Steinmiller Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Stevenson Mr. E. Stratford Mrs. E. P. Sullivan Mrs. Wallace Thomas Mr. M r Mr Mr. and Mrs. Howard Thompson and Mrs. R. K. Toward and Mrs. Walter Tyler Lawrence H. Vogel Mr. and Mrs. Raymond D. Wagener Mr. and Mrs. Raymond D. Wagener Mr. and Mrs. K. R. Waldron Mr. Frank Walkauskas Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Walliser lack Pickering Mr. and Mrs. Norman W. Pohl Mr. and Mrs. George G. Prentice Mr. C. Psilos Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Powell Mr. Iames Pyle Mr. and Mrs. Iames S. Ramsay Mr. and Mrs. William Redshaw Mr. and Mrs. A. Rieger Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Ring Dr. and Mrs. R. C. Ritter Miss Shirley Robinson Mr. and Mrs. S. Rogers Miss LaVerne Roscoe Mr. and Mrs. David Ruth Mrs. R. C. Walton and Son, Paul Mr. and Mrs. E. Wheeler Mr. and Mrs. K. W. White Mr. and Mrs. William T. Whitelock Miss Gertrude Wilkinson Mr. and Mrs. P. Willey Mrs. Ioseph Williams Mr. B. Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Iames H. Wilt Iames B. Wissner Mr. and Mrs. N. P. Wolff' Mrs. Anna Wolfram Mr. and Mrs. H. lyoodburn Anonymous Anonymous WITH BEST WISHES TO BE HAD . . TO EVERY MEMBER GF THIS GRADUATING CLASS Q H envy L. Betchefr Q FUNERAL DIRECTOR Member of the Class of 1930 85 Established 1917, Grace Martin's School a school discriminate Suburban Realty Co. REALTORS W- INSURORS North Boro's Office 4th and Sth Floors Thaw Bldg. 536 Lincoln AVC- Bellevue 108 Smithfield Street North Hill-9 ODLICC PITTSBURGH 22, PENNA. 1015 PCTYY PCFYYSVIHC TED RCSS UPHOLS11QEji2?TgEREPAIRS BEN AVON LUMBER CO Business LI. 1,1336 LUMBER AND MILL WORK Residence JU. 1f5435fR Phone Linden 1,1323 7215 Church Ave. BEN AVON, PA. HEINRICHS MOBILGAS C. WILL HEINRICH 547 California Ave. AVALON, PITTSBURGH 2, PA. WILLIAM C. ROCK Pharmacist HTHE REXALL STOREM 550 California Ave. LI. 1f5625 AVALON, PA. Service for the Sick CCNSTANDYS GRILL STEAKS AND CHOPS ICE CREAM AND LIGHT LUNCHES 601 Lincoln Ave. RC. 177996 BELLEVUE, PA. Compliments of ERIC B. LCGAN CLASS OF 1910 LI. 14834 LI. 1f8215 A. B. PCLLCCK TRANSFER AND STORAGE Local and Long Distance Movers PACKING o STORAGE o SHIPPING 147 Center Ave. Emsworth, Pa. SEPTEMBER 5-Seniors begin their last year at A. H. S. Teachers celebrate. 7-Doesn't take much time for the old grind to start, does it? 8-Sully gets hair cut to celebrate beginning of school. Barber breaks clippers. 10-Senior girls get chance-offaflifetirne. Play tugfofwar in gym. Ile-Attention all fellows! If you are over 18 see Mr. Gordon. 12-Yipee! Our very first fire drill of the year. 13-Pretty wet football game but it can't rain for them all. 22-Or can it? 28-It can! 29-Beran does it again. Class prexy for third time. 30-Hockey practice starts today. Goody, Goody! 31fStuoent Council elects officers. Congratulations, Larry. LO PRESTFS For Finer Foods 628 California Avenue ROsewood 137995 AVALON, PA. AVALCN GULF STATION T. A. LABOON, Manager Lubvications 621 California Ave. LI. P9933 AVALON, PA. 87 BURN W Gastev Coal W QUALITY CQAL FOR EVERY HEATING PROBLEM Llnden-lf8403 88 SUBURBAN TYPEWRITER COMPANY P. F. FREY, Proprietor OFFICE MACHINES ALL MAKES 3 NEW E- USED e REBUILT Bought, Sold, Rented, and Repaired 8 SOUTH FREMONT AVENUE Phone: LINDEN 137887 BELLEVUE - PITTSBURGH 2, PA. O C T O B E R 2-Please buy a Travalon. 3+Students enjoy Pen and Key's Panther Prance. 4-Seniors take aptitude tests. How dumb can you be! 5-Magazine Campaign begins. Freshman drop from fatigue. 6-First Senior Class Meeting. Have mercy for the sponsors, 7-Pen and Key members please bring your donuts. 8AMagazine fund swells to S264.00. 9-Seniors bring in at least one renewal if possible. 10-Senior high gets busy, two subscriptions sold. 11-We do it again. Too had, Bellevue. 13-Tobin suggests Annual theme. It clicks! 15AOnly six more shopping days to buy your Annual. 22-Get prepared. Annual pictures are being taken. 23-Photo staff relaxes. A 24-Congratulations to Janie, Avalon's Homecoming Queen. Cookuhn Tea Room 560 Lincoln Avenue NURTH BOROUGH LUNCHEON DINNER Y- M- C- A- Delicious Horne Cooking jUniper lfO764 Open Sundays Best Wishes fO The Class of 1952 AVALON PARENT f TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION 89 AVALON HARDWARE LUCAS PAINT AND VARNISH 608 CALIFORNIA AVENUE JU. 1f4183 MEISTER'S DAIRY 649 California Ave. N AVALON, PA. Open till midnight for your convenience F AMILT BOOTERT .Quality Footwear For Entire Family 555 Lincoln Avenue BELLEVUE, PITTSBURGH 2, PA. ALFRED 1. BURGERT Surveyors Registered Engineers LoTs AND SUBDIVISIONS Plan of lot layouts 612 Ohio River Blvd. Ll. L8184 PITTSBURGH 2, PA. FOR GOOD THINGS To EAT YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD ISALY DAIRY STORE LI. 137600 Ll. 17602 BOULEVARD CLEANERS .Quality and Service 945 Ohio River Blvd. AvAI.oN, PITTSBURGH 2, PA. Approved Appliance Shop 6 California Ave. LI. 1f8729 Avalon, Pittsburgh 2, Pa. At the Avalon Car Loop DOMESTIC APPLIANCES COMMERCIAL REFRIGBRATORS SALES AND SERVICE AVALON REALTY CO. Real Estate and Insurance Property Management 624 California Ave. LI. 1f4044 AVALON, PA. P. DONATELLI BILL KIRK HARRISON ROOFING Es? HEATING CO. 516 California Ave. RO. 17731 PITTSBURGH 2, PA. CALL US FOR YOUR ROOFING AND HEATING NEEDS NOVEMBER 1-Seniors put deposits on pictures. Were they wearing false faces? 2-Junior High plays Avonworth. Tough! 3-Pep meeting in auditorium. Whoops! 4-Senior Play selected, Father of the Bride. 5-Please come to play practice on time. 6-Where did you Say those Hammerettes were from? 7-Junior Prom committees meet. What already! 8-Mr. Richard Kavor speaks to Tnwalon Staff. 10--G.A.A. bring carnival festivities to A. H. S. 12-Nursing instructors speak to all girls from grades 9 to 12. 15-Donnie is now minus his tonsils. CEd.D I don't know why I didn't notice. 16-Senior Play is a great hit. Mrs. Gollmar collapses. To TOP OFF THB EVENING BELLEVUE GULF STATION OR AFTER THE SHOW CONNOLLY, DCGIC7' Ping Valley Restaul-ant'S LUBRICATIONS AND ACCESSORIES the place to go Ohio River Blvd. LI. 19926 P 1101161 PC- 4f7660 BELLEVUE, PENNA. Phone LInden 1f5000 for your PRINTING Commercial - Social DONATELLI PRINTING COMPANY 520 California Avenue AVALON, PITTSBURGH 2, PA. 91 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1952 ON YOUR FINE ACHIEVEMENTS 0 Plan to Serve and be of Service Then Happiness will Asswfedly be 'Yours 9 BEST WISHES FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUCCESS IN FUTURE ENDEAVORS PGTRGT Chewolet 616 Lincoln Avenue Llnden 1f47O0 BELLEVUE, PA 92 GLEN'S SERVICE STATION 901 OHIO RIVER BLVD. 24fHour Service GLEN GALLBY, Prop. Tires, Batteries, Accessories Motor tunefup work LI. 1f9979 DECEMBER 3-Ohio State Psychological Examination given to seniors. 4+-Seniors intelligence doubted. S4-Something new has been added to Travalon. Could it be journalism books? IO-Volleyball teams are posted. 11vCaptains get your teams ready. 12-Could it be that we're out of practice? 13-Girls get your dates for the Christmas Formal. 17-Home rooms decorate for Christmas, Mr. Parker does it again. 20'-Double Octette sings at Juvenile Court. Did they return? 214Christmas vacation is here again. Darn! 224Dreamy eyed couples start vacation off right. Could it be the SnowfBall7 25-Look, I got a card from Mr. Gordon! CMade out of wrapping paperj Bellevue Pharmacy Kings Smokepshop ELLEVUE, A. Professional Service 571 Lincoln Ave. LI. 12346 Greeting Cards Cigars and Pipes CARLIN AUTO BODY NORTH BoRo's BODY AND FENDER SPECIALISTS Ohio River Blvd. RO. 19519 EMSWORTH, PA. 93 R. MOSS E99 SON QDORLESS DRY CLEANERS TAILORSZFURRIERS One Day Service 612 California Ave. JU. 137334 AVALON, PA. MORGAN'S LI. 1f6400 LI. 1f6401 CLEANING AND DYERS MODERN COLD STORAGE Rugs and Upholstery Cleaned Meade and Monroe Avenue BELLEVUE Wellington 1f1005 BLIND'S FLOWERS BLIND FLORAL CO. West View, Pittsburgh 29, Pa. Say it with Flowers Compliments of DELUXE BARBER SHOP Once Tried Always Satisfied CNext to ROck'S Drug Storej Compliments of AVALON VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY KRESKE'S OROCERY ' 300 UNION AVENUE LInden 18351 Electric Appliances Gas Appliances Radio and Television 463 Lincoln Ave. RO. P8366 REYNOLDS APPLIANCE BELLEVUE, PA. JOHN E. REYNOLDS, Owner 601 W. Diamond St. CE. 18008 N. S. PITTSBURGH Good Luck To All The Students from RETZER f HYDE DRUGS AT THE LOOP IN AVALON THE UNIVERSITY CE PITTSBURGH ARTS, SCIENCES, ENGINEERING, BUSINESS, TEACHING, WRITING, JOURNALISM, MEDICINE, LAW, DENISTRY, SOCIAL WORK, PHARMACY, NURSING, PUBLIC HEALTH For Information ADDRESS THE REGISTRAR JANUARY 2-Back again! How good it is to return? 6-No privacy now. Someone broke the office door in the girls locker room. 7-Miss Hummel on the warpath. 9-The HifY clubs of the North Boroughs sponsor the Football Queen Dance. just a few new couplesf' 11-We take a trip to the moon. 12-just can't stop winning those games. 13-Do we want to? -Avalon and Traivalon staffs travel to Pitt for the School Publications Institute. -Staffs nurse sore feet. It really isn't a big place. -Students enjoy listening to H. Sherman, Commie buster. 19 20 25 25-Twelve seniors and three juniors elected to the National Honor Society. 25-Now we can't be stopped. Avalon 85-Bellevue 52. 29-Did Someone say All the Way? 31- Set a good example, kids, states Mr. Parker. WHITE AUTQ SALES, Inc, REAL ESTATE IS MY BUSINESS CHRYSLER - PLYMOUTH FRANK N, YQUNG Sale-9 and SCTWCC Can I Be Of Service To You? 961 Ohio River Blvd. LI. L6355 Congratulations to the AVALON 2, PA. Class of 1952 B and J ,IHHICS E- McNanny E99 SODS DELICATESSEN - BAKERY Fine Watch and Clock Repairing 7114 Church AVC- LI- 1:7750 . BEN AVON Florence Ave. at Ohio St. We Cater to pmjate parties, Brighton Rd. at Woods Run Ave. receptions, teas, dinners, picnics Home Atmosphere Home Cooking Reasonable Rates Personal Service At Tour Place Or Ours LI. 1f5051fM 95 BURGER'S WAGCN WHEEL 909 OHIO RIVER BLVD. AVALON, PA. BarfBf.Q and Tasty Foods SYL BURGER, Prop. Llnden P9970 Samuel McKnight Hdwe. Co. 509 Lincoln Ave. LI. lf5290 BELLEVUE Glass - Paint - Hardware The Market Place of North Borough BELLEVUE MARKET LINCOLN AT SPRAGUE Llnden 1f61OO to 1f6107 Inc. TIM C'SHEA BELLEVUE, PA. AVALCN PHARMACY LOUIS J. LENDL, Pharmacist 606 California Ave. AVALON, PA. Compounding Prescriptions Is Our Profession We Deliver ROSewOod L8013 BUSINESS QFFICE TRAINING Enter any Monday INDIVIDUAL PROGRESS Free Employment Service Duffs f Iron City College 313 Sixth Avenue PITTSBURGH 22, PA. Georges Quality Fruit Market 503 LINCOLN AVENUE RU. 177402 CENTRAL MARKET Complimelm Of Mm, GYOCWS BRENDLE and QUAILL and Produce 4 1' ' A 14 California Ave. LI. 1f6504 609 Ca lfomla Venue AVALON, PA. AVALON, PA- F E B R U A R Y 1-Robinson game away-score wasn't as big, but we won anyhow. 8fEverything quiet around school. We're saving our energy for the big pep assembly. 12-Small riot in front hall. Seniors must have heard about graduation plans. 14-Who receives valentine from unknown admirer? 19-Bellevue game-more sore throats! We won again, but they scared us. 25-Big News! Mr. Gordon struts! Seniors won pennant for having most parents at P. T. A. meeting. 26+Cordic E? Company assembly. No, Don, his Hrst name isn't Reginald. 28fBargain Night. Two playoff games for fifty cents. Oh, my aching voice box. 29-Twirp Day! Girls' backs broken from carrying books and picking up pencils. x ELLEN MONPER'S Babcock Blvd. DINE DANCE Compliments of Wm. H. Brant Sons WEST VIEW, PA. Sunny Jimls Restaurant Camp Horne Road EMswoRTH,i PA. Chicken in the Basket LI. 1f845O SCI-IOEBER'S Electrical Repairing and Wiring 514 California Avenue AVALON, PA. Phone: jUniper L6834 Compliments of THE ROBERT f MCRRIS SCHCCL WILLIAM PENN HOTEL BLDG. PITTSBURGH 19, PA. AT. 1f0922 ROBINSCN'S INSURANCE AGENCY HOME RESIDENT 212 McKinley Ave. LI. P8084 GFFICE 628 California Ave. RC. P9333 9 Insure and Be Sure The Home of Good Baked Things to Eat MandI,s 630 CALIFORNIA AVENUE .IUniper 14309 100 PRINTERS -H PUBLISHERS The rnan without a purpose in life is like a ship without a rudder- a waif, cl nothing, a no man. Have a purpose in life and having it, throw such strength of rnind and muscle into your work as God has given you. -CARLYLE HAROLD M. BROWN LIFE INSURANCE MARCH 4-Report cards come out. 5-Students decide to spend a few nights at home. 8-Second playfoff? 10-Hoy invents something new. Could it be pastime jokes? 11-Senior's discuss cofordination in sociology. 12-Come up and kiss me sometime, Alice. 13-Third playfoif game? 15-jane relaxes. Annual has gone to press at last. 17-Everyone has green on. What did you say, Mr. O'Rourke? 26-Senior class wins P. T. A. award. 27-Has anyone seen our chocolate bars? 30-Epidemic of chicken pox hits A. H. S. Thanks, Ron! CHECK POULTRY EGGS BUTTER SI-IARP'S MARKET How MUCH? 542 California Avenue Q E193 Shop by Phone RO. 18944 WHEN? WHAT,S LEFT? FRESH MEATS GROCERIES When you pay by check, you have the information you want at your fingertips 4 pertinent information about your personal finances, and you have cancelled checks as signed receipts for payments. For safety and timefsaving convenience, have a Cbankj checking account and pay ALL important obligations BY Suburban Printing Co. 534 Lincoln Ave. LI. 17200 BELLEVUE, PA. Specializing in Wedding Invitations CHECK I AVALCN BANK AVALON, PA. Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Q McDonalcl's Funeral Home 9 Private Ambulance Service 9 529 CALIFORNIA AVENUE Llnden 1 7000 AVALON, PA. I Compliments of the Bellevue Chocolate Shop 567 LINCOLN AVE. Herbert's Beauty Shop 133 Laurel Ave. LIQ 14623 BEN AVON HEARTH'BAKED BREAD AND ROLLS MAE'S PASTRY SHCP LAWRENCE MCELI-IANEY, Prop. 561 Lincoln Ave. JU. 1f2507 Buy Where Baked-It's Fresher Andrew's Range SerVice 730 California Ave. LI. 1f8115 AVALON, PENNA. Tappan Representatives Repairs to all makes of ranges 102 AVALON SHOE REPAIR 620 California Ave. RO. lf9994 KPHONE TEIAN Avalon, Pa. FRANCIS DUGO, Prop. 'Yowr Friendly Shoe Repair BEFORE LFREEZIN' LI. 1f5250 APRIL 1-Avalon will discontinue basketball as of today-April fool!!!! 2-Did you guess? 3-Band and Chorus hold a very successful concert. -Everyone comes down with laryngitis. 4 6-Jack Schlarman discovers a word meaning snake bite in French Class. 9 -juniors practice like mad for their play. 10-Easter vacation begins. What a hurter. 15-Back again! Seniors stricken with very rare disease. Senioritis? S ' f ' Thr f l 13- ure sign o spring. ee cases o meas es. 25fJuniors present The Divine Flora. A masterpiece. 28-What? No juniors absent today? 30-'Cheerleaders practice diligently. Eliminations, you know. Redshaws Men's Wear Complete Line of Furnishings 5 39 Lincoln Ave. Llnden lf4164 BELLEVUE, PA. G. C. MURPHY CO. 5 Es? 10 STORES The Store of Friendly Service SHOP AT MURPHYIS AND SAVE 517 Lincoln Ave. BELLEVUE, PA. CLYDE C. MORTIMER IVIORTIIVIERS jewelry and Gift Shop 545 Lincoln Ave. Ll. 137722 BELLEVUE, PA. BINGHAM STUDIOS PIANO, VIOLIN, CELLO 33 S. Harrison Ave. BELLEVUE, PA. LI. 1'4440 103 TOBIN'S For Friendly Service For All Cccasions GIFTS 4 YARD GOODS SCHOOL SUPPLIES - MENHS WEAR 610 California Ave. JU. 1f1172 436 Perry Highway WE. 1f2545 Reed'S Trailer Sales HOUSE TRAILERS New or Used RCsevvOOd 1fS600 Llnden P9784 GEORGE W. SHANEY 1127 Pennsylvania Avenue N.S. PITTSBURGH, PENNA. Phone Shop CE. 1f5530 Res. LI. 1f58S5 PLUMBING AND HEATING Where Service is a Habit The office answers at all times Day - Night - Sundays - Holidays Rudy'S Shoe Service Shoe Shine and Hat Cleaning 575 Lincoln Ave. Ll. 1f9904 BELLEVUE CHARLES J. ROSSI, Proprietor George Rogers and Sons ELECTRICAL - CONTRACTORS Registered Q Insured 611 Lincoln Ave. JU. 14047 BELLEVUE, PITTSBURGH 2, PA. Bellevue Paint and Glass 572 Lincoln Ave. PITTSBURGH 2, PA. Phone RO. 1f6911 FOR A ERIGHTER HOME FRANK J. STRAW Li. 1f7009 Cleaning and Painting Boulevard Cleaners E99 Dyers .Quality and Service Phone Ll. 1f7600 or Ll. 1f7602 945 Chio River Blvd. AVALON, PA. Drive in and Save 20'Z DISCOUNT BELLEVUE MERCURY SALES SALES SERVICE 404 LINCOLN AVENUE RCsevvoocl P7500 Buy at Monda's Fruit Market For Your Health SPECIALS EVERY DAY Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Daily 620 California Ave. JU. P4522 S. CCLLURA Meats and Groceries 201 Birmingham Ave. AVALON, PA. Llnden P9847 WHEN IN WEST VIEW Meet and Eat LIC ISALY'S ON PERRY HIGHWAY Cpposite Shopping Center Llnden S122 Free Estimates GILBERT E. KEIR ROOFING - SHEET METAI. WORK Roof Repairing of all Kinds TIN f TILE f SLATE f AsEEsTOs Furnace Installation and Repairing Avalon 897 Malvern Rd. Pittsburgh, Pa. AVALQN CASH MARKET Meats o Groceries o Frozen Foods Compliments 518 California Avenue 'Of A F I ND AVALON, PITTSBURGH 2, PA. JOHN LCFINK, Prop. JU. P4806 5 MERICAN TRADITIO With each year of constant progress and faithful adherence to the traditions of Originality and Distinction , Pontiac remains the Master Engravers to America's Schools. The Pontiac proven technique of modern methods of reproduction by experienced craftsmeng the employment of the most modern precision equipmentg the artistic abilities of our art and layout departments are Pontiac helps in publishing a successful yearbook. All of the personnel ofthe Pontiac School Publications Division are proud of their participation in the publication of your yearbook and express their appreciation for the splendid cooperation by your staff ntiuc I 0 be 05 812-822 W. VAN BUREN ST.0 CHICAGO 7, ILLINOIS Telephone HA ymarket 1-1000 SAM SUNSERI, Proprietor I l BELLEVUEHELECTRIC Scalp Treatments Face Massages RAD10 CO- BARBER SHOP Sales 4 Service Specializing in TELEVISION Everything Electrical RCA - Philco W Zenith - Admiral Classical and Popular Records Men's, Ladies', and Children's Hair Cuts 52,7 Lincoln Ave RO 1,6660 526 California Ave., Avalon, Pa. MAY 1-Koke entertains student body with his version of the Maypole dance. 5-Could the absent senior boys be recuperating at Green Valley? 6-Cheerleader tryouts, remember7 Congratulations! 15fStudent Council sponsors few cat pianist in assembly. 16-Those juniors can do it. Not a bad prom, not bad at all. 17-Is anyone sleepy yet? 20-G. A. A. holds their Installation dinner. Honors new members. 21-No free picnic tickets this year, we had a good time anyway. 25fSeniors tearful at impressive sermon. 26-Tornado hits North Park-Senior Picnic! Sore, Diane? 27-Seniors bid their last farewell to A. H. S. 51-No, jerry, you can't come back and keep Miss Carden company. Compliments B W h est is es of to the OTTO'S SUBURBAN Class of L'52 DAIRY PENN cfisn MARKET Llnden 1f6444 Llnden 1f9951 NEWMYER,S MAPEL INN Flowers - Gifts Specialties in 405 Lincoln Avenue DINNERS AND SANDWICHES 850 Chio River Blvd. AVALON, PA. BELLEVUE, PGH. 2, PA. Phone: Llnden 18745 107 THE COLONIAL WHERE THE FINEST EELLOWS BRING THEIR BEST GIRLS TO EAT, DANCE AND BOWL You will remember THE COLONIAL for the many good times you have had L. Wood and Sons W ROOF ING O TINNING M Llndend - P8333 R. Hugh DESOTO - PLYMOUTH BELLEVUE ROAD AND QUAILL AVE. Rof1f870O 108 M. W. Watenpool Triangle Food Store GROCERIES o PRODUCE - LUNCH MEATS 632 California Ave. Avalon, Pa. 'You have tried the rest NOW Try the best TU'DECKS-'TERRACE DANCING 9 TILL ? ? ? MCKNICHT Ee? PEEBLES ROADS Direct route to North Park M AT HERO IEWELRY STORE AS' BELIEEVUE PP. b t me of Es qbiisiiea R-elim in y A Vuiiinxrr sf BM INCORPORATED ' Plione U '45f'f Greenhousese5hop NORTH BORO'S MOVERS H. D. DEILY Reliable and Experienced Men LOCAL MOVING Agent for Long Distance Moving WVll'gt 2100 H' k I RI d C 'UA on In e Sa See us First for Moving Troubles A LI. LO291 RO. 1f877O 616 Center Ave. AVALON MARINERXS GROCERY STORE MEATS f GROCERIES f FRESH VEGETABLES Courteous and .Quick Service 402 Union Avenue LI. 19984 i 109 Compliments Of Joi-IN W. COST, Esq. CLASS OF 1922 PETE GALLO SHOE SERVICE Hat Cleaning and Shoe Service Parlor 560 Lincoln Ave. BELLEVUE, PA. Powell's Atlantic Service Lincoln and Sheridan Ave. Llnden P9916 BELLEVUE 2, PA. Fon YOUR NEW CAR Call W. L. ARNETTE N100 Car club member At Parker Chevrolet Compliments Of ROBERT CCRBETT LI. lf47O0 EURNSWORTH 59' LEWIS PATRONIZE PENNZOIL DEALER OUR Lincoln E99 Florence Ave. ADVERTISERS BELLEVUE, PA. LI. P9889 110 SPOHN FORD SALES SALES - SERVICE 7221 CHURCH AVENUE ROsewood 1f868O BEN AVON, PITTSBURGH 2, PA. I U N E 1-How do they manage without the Class of '52, 2-Exams scheduled for underfclassmen. 3-Nurse's ofice jammed. 8-What will it feel like to move up a grade? 9+Good! We'll know. 10-See you all next September. 11-Hi! Neighbor! and So Long! NORTH HILLS DAIRY MCKNIGHT AND SEIBERT ROADS Compliments of the BELLEVUE THEATRE 609 Lincoln Avenue B ELLE VUE 1 111 INCE GUT lilllifl first began his experiments with movable types in the days of the Renaissance, Printing, the mother of arts, has witnessed and recorded five centuries of history. Today, instead of the hand illuminated book, printed for the privileged few, beautifully illustrated books are produced in mass to crowd the libraries of the world for whomsoever has the desire to absorb the knowledge and enjoyment they contain. Made possible only through the application of the develop- ments of the industrial age to printing, the printer who aspires to have a part in the industry must keep step with the changes of method and machine. This company is proud to announce the addition of a second new Miehle No. 46 Press to its mechanical equipment-as fine a press as ever conceived in the minds of men or produced by the hands of artisans. -fin rim mm PRINTING UQMPANY, mc. DUBOIS and FALLS CREEK, PENNSYLVANIA Printers of the Avalon Annual for 1952 112 Compliments Of North Boroughs Auto Dealers AMON MOTORS CO. NEIDHARDT AUTO SALES SPOI-IN FORD SALES HEINZ MOTOR INC. VJHITE AUTO SALES PARKER CHEVROLET CORSELLO SALES BAILEY STUDEBAKER BELLEVUE LINCOLN'MERCURY SUBURBAN BUICK HUGLIWS LANCER BROS. ETTER SALES E99 SERVICE WEST VIEW FORD BRANT OLDSMOBILE WM. H. BRANT Ee? SONS WRIGHT PONTIAC Compliments my W A Friend 5710 f Yffff 113 AMON MOTOR The Olds Dealer EMSWORTH, PA. Suburban Film Shop G. KINGSLEY QWENS COWPHWCMS Greeting Cards for All Occasions DevelopingePrinting-elinlarging of Weddings A eeeee Children 'Your Photographic Dealer ORIGN C- PINKERTQN COMMERCIAL PHOTOS M 467 Lincoln Ave. JU. 1f1696 ORTUARY BELLEVUE BERNETTA EYNATTEN Stylist Compliments CUSTOM MADE SUITS, COATS, DRESSES of AND SLIP covERS A FRIEND Weddings a Speciality 223 Elizabeth Ave. LI. 16004 ELWIN C. SMITH AND COMPANY INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION Steel Erection Corrugated Sheeting Ofhce and Warehouse WILLIAMS STREET, EMSWORTH Pittsburgh 2, PA. Ro. 1,7474 114 PROFESSIONAL PAGE JOHN A. ALLEN, D.D.S. WESLEY C. ALLISON, M.D. EDMUND S. BEAL, D.D.S. DR. JAMES M. CAMPBELL Chiropractor PAUL G. COOPER, D.D.S. M. J. COSENTINO, D.D.S. H. B. CROMBAKER, D.D.S. G. FRANCIS DOBLER, D.D.S. WILLIAM FINLAY, D.D.S. H. R. HARPER, D.D.S. CHARLES D. HARTLEY Optometrist HARRY D. HOWARD, D.D.S FRANCIS N. MANGOLD, M.D R. H. MCCORMICK, M.D. J C. W. METZGER, M.D. R. C. SNYDER, M.D. PAUL S. TEMPLETON, D.D.S. E. C. TOYE, D.D.S. J. W. GAUS, D.D.S. JOHN S. WITHERSPOON IvI.D 5 'YHGH SCHOCL DPXYSW. The greatest days -255553: of ah for boys and glue. 50 gay ,youog aoo EEEEEEEQQESQQ oare'iree'.Days you want ro remerrxherffrhar s F111152515?E35. why we suggest Streru Camera Yorrraitsfa if photographic record ro haye ioreyer and eyer V. . 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