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

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MARY FRANCIS BAER GLEN TISCHER Jr. Hi English Jr. Hi Social Studies MURIEL DILLs ROBERT ESPY Librarian Commercial WE APPRECIATE YCUR ADVICE Miss 'BAER spent her high school days in Connells- ville, Pa. Most of her time she admits was spent in practicing for plays. After graduation she attended the University of Chicago, later transferring to Pitt. After graduation she received a Graduate Council Fellowship to continue her work. She will receive her master's de- gree this summer. MR. TISCHER hails from Allentown, Pa. He's another one who likes to mix his schools. He attended Lafayette for his undergraduate work, received his master's degree at 'the University of Pennsylvania, and has done more work at Duke University. MI'. Tischer is a member of the Tau Kappa Alpha and Kappa Phi Kappa honorary fraternities. MISS DILLS lives right next door to us-Avalon. While in high school, her favorite pastime was basketball. Two of the local universities were fortunate to have her as a student-at different times, of course. Last year she taught in Beaver and before that in Blairsville, Pa. MR. ESPY is a local boy any way you look at it. In high school his interests were his studies above every- thing, After working a year after graduation, he at- tended Grove City College, where again his main in- terests were his studies. He lea1'ned how the other half lives when he taught in Weirton, W. Va., last year. He has continued his studies at Pitt. Miss PHINNEY is a real New Englander. She grad- uated from Westbrook High School in Maine. Because New York held a fascination for her, she completed her undergraduate work there and also her Master of Arts in Music. Miss Phinney taught in Westbrook and Swarthmore before coming to Ben Avon. RAY MAIZE CARRIE B. PHINNEY JULES BERTIN MARION WOLFE English Vocal Music Industrial Arts Art 1 aiu 1 1 1x 1 Q 1 Z C 1 i 1 1 ii 1 1- u -J Q 1 Q Z Q I i Q Q IIQQCIQIICQQQQIZI I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 i 1 1 i 1 I I 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 I I 1 1 U51 1

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THINGS WE NEVER KNEW 'TIL NOW MR. AULTMAN calls his home town Akron, Ohio, where he ended his high school days. At Ohio State in his freshman year he was captain of both the football and basketball teams. He transferred to Geneva in his sopho- more year, and by the time he graduated, made the all- state and all-northern football teams. He is taking his graduate Work at Pitt and Tech. MISS ANDREWS comes from Enon Valley in Lawrence County. Like Mr. Sager, she matriculated at Slippery Rock State Teachers' College, but finished up at Penn State where she received her degree. She received her master's degree at Pitt. Before coming to Avon- worth, Miss Andrews taught in her home town and also in Wampum, Pa. MR. BLACK hails from Lancaster, Ohio. Brea Col- lege in Kentucky is his alma mater. From there he went to Ohio State to take his graduate work, acting as a graduate assistant. His high scholarship gave him a membership in the National Honorary Physics Fratern- ity. Mr. Black refused a superintendents position in Ohio to become a teacher at Avonworth. MR. KELLY is a McKeesport native-if that's what you call them over there. He was loyal to one school- Carnegie Tech, for it is here that he has done both his graduate and undergraduate work. Give him any instru- ment and he will play it exceptionally well. MRS. WOLF comes from Kane, Pa. After graduating from Edinboro State Teacher's College, she taught in the primary grades. However, she later went on to Colum- bia University to attain a master's degree in art. Since then she has been teaching art in the Avonworth schools. MR. MAIZE went to high school not far from here- Crafton to be specific-and graduated with honors. He kept up his good work at Pitt where his grades entitled him to membership in two honora1'y fraternities. He is also a member of the Graduate Council in Fellowship. Mr. Maize taught in Schenley summer school before coming here. MR. BERTIN comes from Point Marion, Pa. CNot far from Camp Buddy.J He attended California State Teachers' College, and later did graduate work at Penn State and Ohio State. Before coming to Avsnworth, Mr. Bertin taught in Otto Township, McKean County. CLIFFORD AULTMAN HAZEL ANDREWS ROBERT BLACK HENRY KELLY Junior High Math Girls' Athletics Chemistry, Math Instrimieiital Music 1 1 I 1 3 I Q 1 1 1 1 1 2 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 i 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Z 3 D11I11II11I111111 uzazxococsn can nn: nnnbounnbcnni 6 Q E141

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1 COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM JUNE 5, 1941 PROCESSIONAL'- POmp and Chivalry - Roberts 1 INVCCATION The Reverend Walter Preset i Pastor, Ben Avon Methodist Church ADDRESS OF W1il,COB'lE - - John Knapp President, Class of 1941 ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION: The Outlook for Youth in 1 America Today 1 Charles Bezdek, '41 William Lytle, '41 Lawrence McBride, '41 William Maier, '41 1 Mr. Harry C. Thomson. Discussion Leader, Sprinwor of Class of 1941 HIGH SCHOOL BAND-Ul:ieSta1PaScO Doble - Ccmeuzz Mr. Henry Kelly, Conductor T ANNOUNCEMENT OF HONORS Mr. Warren Hollenbark i Vrincipal, Avonworth High School i 1 PRESENTATION OF THE CLASS E - T Dr. Oliver R. Floyd Supervising Principal, Avonworth Schools PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS 4 1 Mr. Walter P. Berg Q President, Avonworth Board of School Directors BENEDICTION - The Reverend S. J. Schiffgens Pastor, Sacred Heart Church, Emsworth, Pennsylvania RECESSIONAL-March from Aida - - - Verdi E The audience is requested to remain seated flurim! the rcccssional. 1 I C 1 - 1 I 1 - 1 ' 12 Z 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 i 1 1 I 1 E aiu I Q 1 - 1 C 111130 son snnncnlgntxoinni 1 1161