Avonworth High School - De Rebus Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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WE DEDICATE . . . Gur 1941 DE REBUS to Mr. Harry C. Thom- son, the sponsor of our class through our four years of high school. A sympathetic advisor and a true friend, Mr. Thomson has led our class to great achievements, not only in our social and scholastic affairs, but also in the fields of debate and public speaking. By dedicating this Annual to Thommy We hope We can repay a little of the debt We owe to him. 9' -?2'.----- - l8l l Wiih Jfanaa afzcf

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WE OWE THEM MUCH . . . DR. FLOYD'S MESSAGE The activities which appear on these pages are largely those directed and carried on by student initiative. The work of the classroom, which after all is still fundamental in any high school, does not receive extensive recognition. This is as it should be since young people are most interested in those areas in which they can show the greatest initiative and assume the largest share of responsibility. These are the experiences which make a most lasting impression upon them. For this reason the mem- bers of our teaching staff attempt to capitalize upon student interest and initiative to make classroom ac- tivities more meaningful. That Avonxvorth students possess an abundance of these qualities is evidenced by their success in developing student-directed activi- tics to such a high level. The past year has shown increased progress in all fields-athletic, dramatic. music, publication, and speech. This same enthusiasm under direction in the classroom is helping to develop in the Avonworth High School well-rounded students with academic and cultural interests as well as with adequate social qualifications. OLIVER R. FLOYD L MR. HOLLENBACK'S MESSAGE YVe are anxious to have the class of 1941, and all previous classes, know that graduation does not mean a severance of the bonds between us. We hope that occasionally you will come back and talk with the staff and tell them about yourself and what you are doing. It is our desire to be of assistance to you. Our guidance department is functioning to a limited extant, and as our teachers become better acquainted with the possibilities in this field, I am certain that they will be able to render a greater service to you. I feel that I express the sentiments of the entire staff when I say that the teachers are always anxious to see you, to talk about possibilities or dificulties, and to be of the utmost assistance to you. If you are at a distance, write to us. We enjoy knowing more about the things that you are doing, and wish you the best of luck during the years ahead. WARREN HOLLENBACK i lv i -I l10l