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

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1944 volume:

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This year the staff and the student body in general Wanted the annual to include a heavy binding, mention the members in the armed forces and as always, record our school activities of the year. Mr. Black was chosen sponsor and can be accredited much of the success of the annual. With Jack Lowery as Editor-in-chief and Marion Duff as Managing editor, the combination of the two became an accustomed sight after several weeks of working on the staff. Jack's other henchmen were Mary Eckert as Circulation editor, Leta Stratford as Advertising manager, Bob Fuhr as Sports writer and George Roberts as Copy editor. Joan Walworth and John Manning drew many entertaining cartoons while Jack Lowery, in addition to pen sketches, made two sketches with lithograph pencil. Margaret Clarke was responsible for many of the snappy slogans and headings in the annual and Sheila Jones, Stan Whippo, Ethel Loos, Betty Graham, Betty Hentig, Virginia Jeffries, Addie Edmondson, Paul Lawry, Bill Doerr, Stan Ewing, and Bob Fuhr deserve credit for the write-ups of the seniors and various articles in the annual on clubs, sports, the faculty, and the administration. Guy West can be thanked for several of the snaps on the Snap page. The annual campaign in the school this year was done through personal contact. Each room had a representative and it was the job of this person to contact every member in his room. These representatives did an outstanding successful job. They were: Sheila Jones, John Baker, Leta Stratford, Marion Duff, Paul Lawry, Bob Fuhr, Lois Drastrup, Mary Eckert, Bud Thomas, Margaret Baird, and Bill Doerr. On top of this successful school campaign, the advertising campaign also proved profitable. Larry Spencer, Stan Whippo, Lois Bright, Bob Ifuhr, Addie Edmondson, Bud Utberg, and Marion Duff canvassed the towns and city around us and brought home the bacon. George Roberts read just about everything that went into the annual and gave it his O.K. To him can be accedited what correct grammar there is in this annual. These people, one and all, worked together to accomplish the task of publishing this book. It will serve as their reward. fail X pf-T W Walt' . Ae , .,3. ' tl -l m, THE THREE PHASES OF SOUND LIVING HERITAGE A major promise of our dem- ocracy is that the survival of this type of government is directly re- lated to the education of it: citizens. Today, other nations are sacrincing the education of their youth for personal gain. but America still per- sists in giving all an equal oppor- tunity for personal growth. VISION The glory of our democracy is its faith in the future. From the days of the hardy pioneers to the present world conflict the youth of America have shown their conhdence and ability to cope with the future. Many nations. steeped in tradition, glory only in the past: but we know the future is ours to determine, ACTION Only by taking a vigorous part in the many activities of school life. can an individual reach an optinum development. Through team play. and group participation. students gain experience in co-operation and leadership. Witlu this experience. they have ammunition for the future. Aww To HAVE KNORNLEDGE IS Powlsn N ,V PM K-Nix? gg L E ff K -ff Q f H 1 ir N E ,,kN q , E ,igi , M If , K sax f1f ff i? Nff,i?' .. , ? ,,,,-- -, , V, x ,X--X-,fy ,994 42 ,ii f 'X- 'XE 4 1: ' M, - u l' N 'X ??f2 fl---M -f 7 W 2 ' ' ' Jil. eapailerq ' XVARREN HOLLENBACK Ben Avon Principal ROBERT M, Booos Emstuorth Principal OLIVER R. FLOYD Supervising Principal DOROTHY GETTY Secretary This year more than ever before, due to the war and the many changes which the war has brought on, the need of a sound and helpful administra- tion was urgent. The faculty and student body had felt the inroads made on them by the war. and it was therefore necessary to replace the vacancies in the faculty with capable instructors, and also to present an interesting and sound curriculum to the students. The administration proved that it was equal to the task. The new teachers proved quite adequate. and a curriculum was planned which was quite satisfactory to all of the students. Not only were the educational activities planned and carried out to satisfac- tion. but the administration approved the idea of carrying on a regular series of chapel programs, a series which proved highly interesting and enjoyable to students and teachers alike. Dr. Floyd, Mr. Hollenback, and Mr, Boggs proved once again that they were very reliable leaders. They were always eager and responsive to the needs of the faculty and students. They were especially helpful in advising the pupils Of this year's graduating class as to their part in the war effort, and adjusting the underclassmen to the courses of study which would prove most helpful in the war effort after they have graduated. Mrs. Getty was again on hand as a friend and willing helper. We of the Avonworth Student Body may consider ourselves extremely fortunate to be directed by such capable administrators. ,I '--' .AGL r ef ,:A2- ff -2-l ' l i ' 5? id K ,, ,O 5.73931 T K Q ...La -.4 l A it 12 ' 5 a 0 ' The faculty of Avonworth l-ligh School is to be highly commended for the manner in which it carried out its assigned ciuties during this very uncertain school year just passing. Many familiar faces from last year's staff were missing, and it was up to the new ones to take the places of these old friends. Miss Snyder, Mrs, Harris, Miss Blair, Miss Frobauck, and Mr. Anderson took over this difficult task and at once endeared themselves to the student body. The old and the new members of the faculty have co-operated fully and have thus been responsible for a most successful year. Mr. Hollen- back's duties again extended into the classroom, and the pre- flight courses taught by him and Mr. Black will be of in- valuable aid to the many boys who are entering the Navy and Army Air Forces. The spirit of comradeship between the students and teach- ers was very noticeable this year in both curricular activities. This feeling went far in making a most successful year. and the students are indebted to the teachers for their interests. The underclassmen join the Class of 1944 in wishing continued success and good luck to the faculty through the coming years. FACULTY First Row: Betty Hunt, Elizabeth McClelland, Muriel Kennedy, Mar- tha Christy, Gladys Jones, Mabel McGuire, Helen Cree-se, Mabel Anderson, Katherine Kuhl. Second Row: Evelyn Snyder, Hazel Stonerod, Louise Froubach, Hazel Beatty, Ruth Harris, Irene Ahlers, Martha Hoffman, Lois Blair, Mary Tischer. Third Row: Jules Bei-tin, William Anderson, Glen Tiseher, Clifford Aultman, Robert Black. X lil l 'ffffff 117 Xdff 7ff ff lylivff-?EQXXX elm Au 94 Um Slafuf 'fand we're stuck with it LIU' The Senior Class of Avonworth High School requests your presence at the gradua- tion exercises to be held on June first, nine- teen hundred and forty-four at the Avon- worth athletic field. Can it really be that the class of '44 has come to the parting of the ways? It seems sa though it were only yesterday that we be- gan our high school career. Remember our Freshman year, and our first class meeting? The green Freshman had a class of ninety people, the largest to ever enter the school. Remember our Freshman Dance? We cer- tainly made the gym look patriotic with those red, white, and blue decorations. The Freshman band members were wonderful help to Mr. Kelly in collecting money for those zooty band uniforms. The Freshman girls came to school with shining faces, holes in their socks, and slips hanging below their dresses. Of course, G. R. initiation. How could you forget it? The following year featured some of the funniest things that ever happened to us plus a wonderful Sophomore Hop. Remember Mousie Gordon came that year with brains, big ears, squeaky voice and feeble jokes. Hal- loween came along and the Sophofnores pre- sented the Graveyard Shamblef' The jan- itors won't forget it anyway. How could they, with spiders, bugs, and cornstalrs which it took them two weeks to burn. Never again! The boys particularly enjoyed fifth period speech class with Mr. Robie, The Congo and water pistols. Mr. Nolstead's Math class enjoyed the Congo to such an extent that they could echo it back word for word. The climax of our social year was the Soph- omore Hop. We had yellow and green deco- rations with balloons of all colors as a chandelier. Then those Juniors, the mean things, started to tear down the decorations and Mr. Tischer stopped the dance an hour early. Doggonit! It was in this fabulous year our basketball stars made their debut. Also Bill Doehr, Lefty Graham, Elmer Ritchie, and Stan Ewing received letters for their work in football. Avonworth acquired its first and last base- ball team. Bill, Lefty and Larry represented the Sophomore class very well. Ritch was kept from what promised to be la sensational career when he received a painful compound fracture of the jaw from a batted ball before the Beaver game. Paul Lawry and Skip Hulme were fourth and fifth men, respective- ly, on the championship golf team, garnering many important points which helped clinch the season and the section. As Juniors we started our year with get your hot dogs, candy and coke here. The supporters at the football games bought them and ate them without a thought. We know what trouble it was to get them, especially the candy. Marion Duff took her Chevrolet and made many a trip to McKees Rocks just to buy candy to fill your hungry mouths. We elected Bob Bork president and Toughy Kuhl sponsor. Those two combined kept the class going strongly and successfully all 'round. The Sports Carnival and Spring Frolic were The year some more brilliant ideas of the Juniors. Carnival consisted of wrestling matches, a bas- ketball game between the Juniors and the Sen- iors and Margaret Clarke, Gail Millis, and Leta Stratford were the Cheerleaders for both teams, The Seniors beat us by just one point. The Spring Frolic had those intellectual demons Bork, Hulme, Fuhr and Bachman. Also there was the popular band of the year before, The Bradley Blueettesf' April fifth and the Jeep Jump with Dave Carey's band saying good-bye to the Seniors. Margaret Clarke and her committee worked hard and long to make the last dance for the Seniors a success. Remember when Dr. Wright was replaced by theoretically Mrs. Warren. First period U. S. History class missed Mr. Kuhl one fine morning in early spring. They learned later father and son doing fine. Again in the field of sports, the Class of '44 really came to the front with five of the nine lettermen on the ba-sketball team being Juniors. On the gridiron, Larry Spencer, El- mer Ritchie, Carl Utberg, Stan Ewing, Harry Kaufman were the outstanding players of the Junior class. The band gained four new majorettes, Dolores Schraepfer, Helen Vanderpool, Leta Stratford and Betty Hentig, who did a good job in leading the band on the field and in the many parades downtown. The AvoNews of that year could not have been so successful if it weren't for those Juniors and their ex- cellent work. We can still remember Bob ' V i l'iHlTfiiyll ,I , iyi'.ll+l,l.4.'llgi, l g Yi ge f , Bork, Marion Duff, Jack Lowery, Bob Fuhr, Everett Craighead, and Bumps Manning and their A-one articles. Particularly Bork's spicy editorials and the mysterious Mr. or Miss X who wrote the gossip columns. The interest- ing murals that Bumps did on the early de- velopment of our country put a little old zip into Room G. Near the end of the year the National Honor Society held its spring induc- tion and four Juniors were admitted: Betty Hentig, Gail Mills, Larry Spencer and Joan Walworth. The first important event to happen in our Senior year was the induction of three new members into the National Honor Society: Bill Doerr, Barbara Ebaugh, and Jack Lowery. Remember almost every morning you could hear the strains of Mandy and Old Man River fioating through the halls. When the Minstrel Show was finally given we saw those hilarious, dynamic, intellectual, Senior end- men, Bob Chalkeye Fuhr, Whitey Snowball Craighead and Chuck Dusty Bachman. And, of course, the handsome interlocutor, Bill Haney, was also a Senior. Gail and Maggie in Ain't She Sweet, and those dances of the end-men that really surprised us. A good bit of credit goes to Jack Lowery in charge of scenery and Betty Graham in charge of make- up. Thanks to both for swell scenery and smiling black faces. The outstanding thing of November was the Football Banquet. And why not? Avon- worth had its first undefeated season in about that many years, Who could forget Bud as President of Student Council getting up and saying Hunaccustomed as I am to public speak- ing. Yes, Bud, we know but the next time don't pull out pages and pages of notes. Along with football goes credit to the three Senior cheerleaders, Lois Bright, Addie Edmondson, and Leta Stratford who helped a lot with their Junior pals to make a successful season very colorful. Oh yes, remember one Pep Meeting when Addie mysteriously disappeared from the stage and didn't come back. What happened Addie? Mr. Rank left for the Army, Mrs. Harris came and some of the Senior boys left but we're all happy now for a while. More will be leav- ing soon after graduation. Where will we have it? No, not formal in the gym! That is messy. Well, why not? You don't have to wear the formals do you? No, but-That is the way it started and it ended up in the very colorful Poinciana Prom. It was a formal, the decorations were very picturesque with Spanish posters, palms and Mexican peons as waiters. Yes, we even splurged and bought ourselves a beautiful big cake, funny thing, it was good too. In March Ben Avon was provided a place to spend its spare time, due largely to the efforts of the second period P. O. D. class and the responsible committee set up for this purpose. The Youth Lounge was a welcome change for us and we hope that the succeeding classes will take up our idea and enlarge on this form of pastime, The group who deserve much credit for acquiring the Boro Hall are Joan Walworth, Bud Utberg. Jack Lowery, Betty Burger, and Stan Ewing. Although there was no school paper this year, because of the war, the news seemed to get around just the same with prolific use of blackboards and the bulletin boards. Jack Lowery and Joan Walworth made some very colorful boards for advertisement of the Senior Dance. We were quite aware of the war, with so many of our classmates leaving for the services. Although they won't be here to receive their diplomas, we are sure that they will be an honor to Avonworth no matter where they might go. Now that you have had a brief review of the senior class, turn the pages and meet them -these men and women who have arrived at the parting of the ways so soon after, yet so long since they first began their high school careers. We introduce: The Class of '44. .. 6 If 24 tm Q-li Ii B 3 J A '99 ' . O 41-all-Q I Q ,, Q13 -..,, I GQ. 0, A .fm l ,. :fit JOHN HENRY BAKER 'tlohnnie' CHARIFS BACIIMAN GILBERT BAILEY MARGARET BAIRD JOHN BAKER EILEEN BRIGGS LoIs BRIGHT BETTY BURGER WALTER CLARK MARGARET CLARKE WESLEY COTTON CHARLES ALLEN BACHMAN 'tChuck Lois BRIGHT Lo Known to everyone as Chuck . . . came to Avonworth in his Junior year from Jackson, Michigan, but readily made himself at home . . , always full of fun and popular with boys and girls alike . . . will be remembered as one of the best dressed boys in the class . . . made a name for himself as a comedian in the Minstrel by portraying the end man Snowball' . . . left in January for the Navy. GILBERT RICHARD BAILEY Gil Gil was very quiet both in and out of school . . . is inter- ested in Aviation and is a member of the V-5 . . . worked afternoons and evenings at the Carnegie-Illinois Steel Co. . . . was one of those rare Senior boys who always have their homework done . . , never gave the A. H. S. girls much of a tumble, but there is a certain girl from Indiana, Pa., who is the apple of his eye. MARGARET IMOGENE BAIRD Margie Good nature, and lots of fun, that's Margie . . . she's five foot two with eyes of bluelish-greenl, a petite young lassie who joined us in her sophomore year from Springdale along with a big handsome brother and several younger Bairds . . . seen most places with Sheila and Ethel, spread- ing little beams of sunshine throughout the gloomy halls of Avonworth . . . it really is pleasant to know such a happy and cheerful person as Margie. 2 Johnnie was greatly interested in radio and photography, and also had a flare for Physics . . . was Miss C'hristy's mainstay in Spanish class . . . favored girls named Dortohy . . , was very active in Luther League work-in fact, he was the assistant secretary of the St. James Lutheran Sun- day School . . . could be counted on as a regular church attended .. , known for his infectious laugh and his frolicking spirit, EILEEN ELIZABETH BRIGGS Bunny Eileen is commonly known as Bunny . . . some lucky man will profit from her Home Ee. of the past six years . . . Bob Houy of the Navy Blue has been keep- ing her occupied for some time . . , very quiet most of the time Was the class' silent charmer . . . w'ho never saw her with- out that Bright smile on her face. which was always pleasant to :ee . . . Lots of fun and nice to be with, that's Lu , . . she made a mighty cute cheerleader and never failed to get some real cheers out of the crowd . . . we'll always remember those evenings at Bright's munching their famous cookies. BETTY IWIARIE BURGER This is our donation to the Powers models . . . look at Betty and you'll see what we mean . . . on top of all that is her gorgeous blonde hair . . . very active in G. R.'s: she made a most efficient treasurer . . . Home Economics is her major and her clothes prove it , . . in spite of a few flings with classmates, her heart's really with the Army Air Corps. WALTEXI ALFRED CLARK Walt One of the gang from the Plumer Avenue district . . . well liked by all, especially Dolores . . . will be remembered for his blonde hair and broad grin . . . worked in a gas sta- tion before he left for the Navy Air Corps in February . . . rather quiet. until he got into a study hall . . . could be seen barneying around Ben Avon in a variety of four- wheeled vehicles. MARGARET CLARKE Maggie From the town of the ST. LOUIS BLUES came Maggie in her junior year . . . very active in G. R.'s and warbled a sweet note in the Choral Club, and the exchange pro- grams . . . Bill Doerr promised to show her a good time, and since she's from Missouri, Well, that girl is getting around . . . we mustn't forget to mention those big brown eyes and that peaches and cream complexion . . . she is most at home in blue jeans and her pappy's shirt. DAVID WESLEY COTTON Wes A really valuable member of our class . . . orchestra accom- panist for two years, member of the band, and contributed his piano talents to almost every musical program around school . . . although his gray Ford is a familiar sight around Ben Avon Wes could often be seen climbing the Heights Hill . . . a regular sharpie in the high school dance band and not bad on the dance floor, either. Hia ceaseless flow of questions drove many teachers to distraction, but every- one gathered 'round when he started to give with the piano. SAMUEL EVERETT CRAIGHEAD Whitey Tall, blonde, and good looking. Played center on the foot- ball team. Whitey was well liked by all in the school . . . who will forget that bright yellow sweater that he wore? . . . Whitey was a constant source of information in His- tory class. Was quite a dances, attending all the school dances, mostly in company with a cheerleader. He left us in M'arch for the Army Air Corps, and now is stationed in Mississippi. DAVID HASTINGS CUMMINS Divine or Sehnab Long, Lanky and Livin' Dave . . , always around when you feel like a coke or a sundae and can't seem to find your money . . . blew' a lot of hot air through a French horn for three years, and came in third in the state contests in 1942 . . . lent his bass voice to the Boy's Glee Club for 3 years . . . sings in the U. P. church choir . . . in all, one of Avonworth's greatest losses to the Army Air Corps. EDNA MAE DIVELY Ed Ed was one of those up-and-coming commercial students . . . had a Weakness for sailors land the attraction was mutual!! . . , bowling was her favorite sport, but dancing ran a close second . . . could be seen in the office almost any time typing for the faculty, etc .... was always cheer- ltgul friendly to everyone . . . her place will not easily e . . GEORGIA MARTHA LOIS DRASTRUP Pussy One of the quiet f?l girls of the class . . . was a happy-go- lucky sort of person . . . once she starts laughing, there's no way of stopping her . . . spends most of her spare time at the movie where she sees each one at least three times . . . one of our best female athletes . . . a willing worker who could always be depended on. MARION ELIZABETH DUI-'E Duffy Duffy she was called! Although she didn't particu- larly like being called Duffy, nevertheless it was Duffy for some strange reason . . . a faithful member of the class of 44 she had a hand in most class activities and really worked! She usually came dashing in at just the right moment to save us from disaster . . . could usually be found in the lab after school having Mr. Black explain some brain twister for explaining some brain twister to Mr. Blackl. BEVERLY ALICE DYHOUSE Bev Little and mighty . . , has the honor of being the chams pion among champions in senior girls athletics . . . some of our stars among the males could take some helpful hints from her in regards to basketball . . . full of pep and vim . . . quite a personality in the secretarial department . . . usually seen whizzing along Church Avenue with Gertrude, trying to beat the 8:20 bell. 31.45 WILLIAM LORON DOERR 'Beans BARBARA ALICE EBAUGH Barbie Will be remembered by his altitude and his famous grin, Barbie was the tops! She was liked by one and all. which was unmistakably original . . . played bgth football In her senior year she did a really fine job as president of and basketball during his entire high school career . . . Girl Reserves . . . had a strange liking for Elste's truck, or always in there pitchin and doing the .ioh right . . . made rather what was in the truck . . . QNO! NOT the grocerieslj his radio debut at the age of eighteen as Avonwm-f,h's Quiz She was never discouraged by anything and attacked cach Kid . . . started his vocation of washing cars in his senior task with a do or die spirit and a super sense of humor year. but. will soon give it up for the Navy V-12 , . . was that couldn't be beat . . . disliked the name Garbage the only fellow from Avonw'orth to make the V-12, and pinned on her by some of her most loving friends. Need we wish him lots of luck. kj we say why? MARY AGNES ECKERT Mary EDGAIF ALEXANDER DOWNING, JR. Ed Mary is a grand old name and Mary is n grand old girl. Halls from oil' the heights .. . found any time of the She was pretty, sweet, and a little bit shy .. . with the day flying around in his Little Doc truck . . . who could slightest glance Mary blushed, becoming a very dainty pink be so ignorant as to mistake that robust laugh that rings . . , her striking resemblance to Ingrid Bergman evoked through the halls and classrooms as someone other than many Ohs and Ahs from admiring males . . . during her Ed . . . discreet about his love life, so we don't know who high school days, she was greatly a-Paul-ed at a guy named the lucky girl IS , . . his good humor has won him lots of Lawry with whom she was seen at various sundry places ff1fYndS- . . . in short, little Mary was really a killer! EVERETT CRAIGHEAD DAVID CUMMINS EDNA DIVELY WILLIAM DOERR EDGAR DOWNING LOIS DRASTRUP MARION DUFF V BEVERLY DYHOUSE BARBARA EBAUGH MARY ECKERT 13 ADELAIDE WARREN EDMONDSON Addie For pep, vim and humor she can't be beat . . . has something to say about everything . . .a big help in starting cur Y-zzuth Canteen . . . hailed from Saltville, Virginia. best town this side of Blacklog, she says . . . loud peals of laughter ringing through the halls are just Addie and Virginia appreciating each other's humor . . . the pep and originality she put into her cheers livened up pep meetings and helped at the games. STANLEY WILLIAMS EWING, JR. Stan, Couldn't miss him with that physique . . . tall, dark and hardsome. Omniprescnt in his idle moments with a cer- tain Sophomore who competed with airplanes for attention. Stan could tell a plane from the sound of its engine and drew' them with amazing accuracy . . . in the future you can look for a Ewing transport or stratoliner. Played football and basketball, doing a swell job in each. Sup- ported But Utberg in all arguments in Student Council, BETTY RUTH FISER Betty Betty seemed very quiet until you got to know her then we found out she was quite mischievous. lWe can depend on Betty to keep a secret, can't we, Betty ?l. When it comes to bookkeeping don't ask her questions but when it comes to Jack she knows all the answers. She is one of those rarc seniors who could keep a job and go to school. ROBERT AUGUST FUI-IR Blaze The good humor man of the Senior class . . . Bob's always the lifc of the party and a friend of all. Sometimes showed the necessary qualities of a fine wolf, but we know that he isn't . . . much! Made a very industrious manager on the football team: at least that is his story. Developed into a corsage specialist in his Junior and Senior years, for IOM, of course. Bob is a future member of the A.A.F, and has the best wishes of all. BETTY JEAN GRAHAM Betts Big brown eyes, peachy complexion, that's Betty . . . her long red fingernails are the envy of all the girls . . , when not otherwise occupied, you'll find Betty penning a billet doux, to a certain air corps instructor . . . she's usually accompanied by M'ary and a honey of a pair nf silver wings . .. where there's fun, the-re's Betty, and where there's Betty there's fun. JOSEPH GRANDE Joe Joe has always been a quiet boy, but he has been active in sports and other activities. His versatility in basketball made him a valuable man on the squad. Due to a broken wrist Joe was unable to demonstrate his ability in the football season. The Army has accepted him for June and from his previous record we are sure he will not be an ordinary G. I. Joe. No doubt the Army will rid him of his Rudolf Valentino hair-style. WILLIAM EDWARD HANEY Bill Tall, dark and handsome Bill vras a fine football player, the possessor of a fine pair of legs which helped haul him from his Camp Horne Road home to Avonworth as well as giving yardage on gridiron runs . . , was a war worker, splitting his days into half for school and half for work had frequently voiced opinions in P.0.D. class, as well as sharp remarks at opportune moments . . . was the interlccutor of the Minstrel. BETTY HENTIG Betty Betty was a real student. Chemistry seemed to be pretty much her number, although her number was just about up in the lab one day when she tried to blow up the dear Alma Mater. Of course, it wasn't intentional, but she almost succeeded. She was not lacking as far as men were concerned either . . . not the bookworm type by any means and her many friends are proof of her super personality . . . we were proud of her as one of cur drum majorettes . . . served as secretary of her junior class and senior class treasurer. JAMES JosI-:PI-I HICKEY Jim .Jim was a very quiet boy, both in and out of school . . . was a whiz when it came to taking Morse Code in Pre- Flight . . . liked all sports. especially baseball . . . was one of Mr. Anderson's prize gym students . . . caught up on his sleep in P.0.D. . . . having Haney as a Lab partner in Chemistry meant doing most of the work . . . never absent till the sound of Play Ball at Forbes Field. BETTY JANE HIGGINS Betty Betty is the last link on the chain of Higgins students of Avonworth, being the baby of the family . . . was a sharp commercial student, excelling in typing . . . loved to kid and tease, and consequently found herself being teased in return . . . was business manager of the Girl Re- serves Cabinet in her junir year . . . was known for her English, which sometimes got quite mixed up in her mouth . . . one w'e'll all miss. ADELAIDE EDMONDSON STANLEY EWING BETTY FISER ROBERT FUHR BETTY GRAHAM JOSEPH GRANDE WILLIAM HANEY BETTY HENTIG JAMES HICKEY BETTY HIGGINS ' 14 IAYMOND HOOVER VIRGINIA JEFFRIES SHEILA JONES THELMA KASH HARRY KAUFMAN IYDE KNAPP ROBERT KOFMEHL PAUL LAWRY JO ANN LOGAN ETHEL LOOS RAYMOND CHARLES HOOVER R Little Ray really grew during the summer of '43 and be' came Big Ray . . . was end on the football team, and was a snazzy pass catcher . . , Ray was quiet and well liked by all . . . didn't seem to bother with the women, but maybe that was because he was too busy with the other variety of chickens . . . left us at mid-term for the Navy, and he makes a fine looking gob. VIRGINIA MAI JEEI-'RIEs Ginger Has spent twelve long years in Avonworth . . . during those years, her auburn hair and unique personality added much needed coloring to the school. . . her accompanying the Girl's Choral Club was unexcelled . . . lent a professional touch to many social events in the Boro with her voice . . . makes good use of her talents at the Variety Club Canteen . . . Avonworth sends her into the world to make good use of ber talents. SHELIA KENNEDY JONES If you see Sheila speeding down Dickson Avenue, you know it's really late! . . . now some people may think that she is shy at first, but they're wrong . . . she's a geniune wit . . . many Seniors were helped along in P.O.D by her Map notes . . . believes all Math ccurses should be dropped from the curriculum. She is a real cutie and her wardrobf is perfect . . . spends her spare time writing to a certain scrviceman somewhere . . . helped to write our Class Night script . . . could be seen almost anytime with Ethel. THELMA llvIARIE KASH The old saying, Girls with beauty don't have brains has here a contradiction , . .Thelma was one of the senior girls who had both. Her laugh. for some might say a gigglel, was in a class all by itself . . . was one of Miss Anderson's pride and joy secretarial students , . . could be seen almost everywhere with Eileen . . . her interests seemed to be in 'hi' army . . . we predict that Thelma will be a happy addition to some office. HARRY THOMAS KAUFMAN Curly hair . . ., a pleasant smile, this Was Harry . . . could either be seen cowhoying around in one of Elst'a's trucks or walking with Barbara . . . played football and won his letter in both his junior and senior years . . . people w'ho didn't know Harry would think he was a quiet person, hut to those of us who knew him, well . . . will enter the Army Soon after graduation. CLYDE EUGENE KNAPP Luke Clyde was another of the towering boys from Emsworthi . . , Luke was quite the witty character, but was also a good student, especially in Pre-Flight . . . one could tell it was Monday by Clydes vacant seat . . . was a Hood basketball player, but was inclined to become rough during the course of action . . . was in industrious and diligent clerk at Food City . . , Luke was the first to become a member of the V-5, and we know' he'll make good in the Navy Air Corps. ROBERT LEO KOEMEHL Bob Ah what a boy was Robert . . . at least six feet, green eyes, and black, wavy hair . . . his interests are settled on one of our alumnae fae-femininel . . . because of a mishap to his ankle, his basketball career was shattered before it got started . . , as a team supporter he couldn't be beat . . . every game, be it basketball or football, found him in the stands . . . has a tall, dark, and silent way about him. and w'e're proud to send him off to the Navy Air Corps. PAUL FR XNCIS LAWRY P Paul was our little dynamite. How about that brown wavy hair? We're afraid Paul will never settle down to one girl fbut Mary is a grand old namel. Served as chautfuer for senior boys from Emsworth, driving that snappy Hud-A son. Was a star on the basketball team, being one of the me-captains, and No. 1 man on the golf team4WPIAL golf champ in 1943. When it comes to Jazz and Swing, Paul is Avonworth's Oscar Levant. JO ANN LOGAN Red Fcll of pep, vim, and vigor, there was never a dull mo- ment when Jo was around . . , always looking for some- thing to do or somewhere to go . . . .Io left us in the middle of the year to enlist in the Cadet Nurses Corps and is now serving at the Bellevue Suburban General Hospital. ETHEL DORIS LOOS Added color to every class she was in with her beautiful red hair . . . in this class of wits, she stood very high for her sense of humor was unique . . . a loyal member of the Choral Club for four years . . . a conniesieure de espanol . . . chemistry was another of her accomplishments but try and get Mr. Black to believe it. . . everyone counts Ethel among their best friends. JOHN IOWERY JOHN MANNING GAIL MILLIS JACQUELINE MORGAN GERTRUDE PIEPER ROSE REBEL HELEN RINGER GEORGE ROBERTS TERESA SABEL DOLORES SCHRAEPF JOHN ROBERT LOWERY Jack Jack was a man of height. You could spot him coming a mile away because of his read, red hair . . . was a very unusual and talented artist, and his drawings make you gasp. Ho just sits down and starts, and the beauty that comes off his pencil is wonderful to sec . . . was in charge ot' the decorations for the Senior Prom, and transformed the Gym into no less than a night club . . . could be seen climb- ing the lleights hill-he liked Hardie exercise! JOHN BERNARD MANNING Bumps You never could tcll about Bumps. Had quite a happy per- sonality . . . never let his study for lack of studyl get him down. Preferred to ignore anything serious. Bumps was tho baby of thc Senior Class, but he proved that this was ID age. not brains. A member of the golf team for two years and showed promising qualities as a golfer. Had a brand ot' humor which was hard to beat. His artistic talent. especially in drawing autos and airplanes, should lead to a promising future. GAIL LANSING MIIILIS Gail lilonrle and lovely, Gail was an all around girl . . . had a lovely voice which greatly enhanced the Glce Club . . . was the life of the Bureau of Secretarial Service and the life of a good hit else. She came to Avonworth two years ago and has earned a cherished place here, She will brighten the halls of Westminster when she attends there next year . . . was noted for her wit, which always sharpened up a dull moment in her profuse conversation. JACQUELINE ADDIE MORGAN Jackie Jackie was one of the most likeable and pleasant girls in the senior class . . . was envied hy all the girls for her beautiful honey-colored hair . . . used to be a member of that famous fourth period Spanish class . . . liked Phys Ed and was a good sport all the time . . . always greeted everyone with her gay little smile and her cheery Hello . . , known for her perpetual tardiness. GERTRUDE ANNA P1EPER Ge:-tie Gertie could he seen every morning walking to school with Beverly and Dolores . . . always willing to stop her work and help if called upon . . . Trudy spent a great deal of her time in the commercial room learning what every young secretary should know i?l . . . had the magical power to pep you up with her pleasant smile, w'hich was seldom absent from her face. osE MARIE REBEL Ro Ro sang in Miss Phinney's Glee Club for four years as a prominent alto . . . had a winning smile and a pleasing personality . . . was especially adaptive in commercial sub- jects . . . unofficially voted the most likely to succeed he- cause of her diligence and know how' . . , giggled in- cessantly in English class and consequently was the recipient of many of M'rs. Harris's dirty looks. HELEN SUE R1NoER Honey A pert young miss, full of smiles and jokes . . , her corre- spondence to the armed services is immense , . . we sug- gest she get a secretary to handle it all . . . what's lacking in size is made up in good humor . . . pet grievancefchem- istry . . . what ever she comes against after leaving Avon- worth. w'e're sure she can get through with her smile and Hood humor. GEORGE THOMAS ROBERTS, III Rob Came to Avonworth this year from D1'Vilbiss High School in Toledo, Ohio . . . even though he was a newcomer, he made himself right at home . . . you could always count on George to lend a helping hand . . . seemed to prefer Betty Lou when it came to the fairer sex . . . could always have a witty remark ready no matter when you saw him, in spite of Mrs. Harris . . . always insisted on the facts of the case in P.0.D. . . , we'll all agree that George was a welcome addition to our class. TERESA LE WELLYN SABELL Terry Terry enrolled from Allegheny High School in October of hier senior year . . . rather uuiet but possesses a wonderful sense of humor was a commercial student and has been working out of school all year . . . had been going with a lad from Emsworth, but her studies interfered. so she settled down to become one of our most conscientious students and a Whiz at English . . . will be remembered for her reticence, DOLORES SCHRAEPFER D D was vivacious and cheerful. always kidding. She was on hand, not only around the commercial room, .but behind Espy's Ice Cream Bar and there gave much of her person- ality to her job. She had quite a case on a certain guv named Walt, and spent most of her time dreaming of his coming furloughs. She did an excellent job as a majorette in her junior and senior years and also in teaching the new majorettes. A. LAWRENCE SPENCER Spence Spence was one fellow who 4-ould really tight out there on the football field. From th.. midgets to the top man on Avonworth's team. he was always in the spirit of the game and a swell sport. One of the co-captains of the team, he led the boys to an undefeated season . . . received the Best Player of the Year trophy at the '43 football banquet . . . Spence also starred on the basketball team . . . was over- come in his senior year by a Gail and had a hurricane of fun . . . was really on the ball with his sharp remarks. VERNON EDWIN SMITH Baggie' Avonworth's Esquire model deluxe . . . goes everywhere, sees everything, tells everything, and then some . . . we thank him kindly for adding lots to a couple exchange pro- grams and loaning his manly form to the basketball pre- liminaries . . . he was super-preliminary star at both Belle- vue and Avalon games . . . at the latter he scored 18 points . . . we'll never forget those big blue eyes. RAYMOND MATTHEW STEELE, JR. Ray Made more noise than anyone in the Senior Class . . . when he went to town on that bass drum the surroundings vibrated . . . treated life in a happy-go-lucky fashion, and always wore a broad grin . . . Ray was an excellent bowler and enjoyed this sport very much . . . he was a fine student in Math and Science . . . Ray is to become a member of the Army Air Corps, and has the best wishes of all. LETA STRATFORD Dit Known to her friends as Dit' . . . a very active member of the class. serving on a committee for almost every affair . . . liked sports and proved it by spending her summers at Avalon pool . . . added spice to football games as a drum-majorette in her junior year and a cheerleader in her senior year . . . had her troubles with boys, just couldn't seem to End the right one, EDYTHE MARY STUDER Eden Ede comes from Glenfield and makes the trip by bus day in and day out. For four years her voice has been heard in the Glee Club. Her personality and sense of humor entertained all those around her. If you ever want to find her just look in the commercial room. Ede's two hobbies are writing letters to and collecting pictures of a certain sailor named Eddie. Her typing ability landed her a job for the summer already, MARGARET ANN THOMA Margie Well known as Margie . . . one of the good looking senior girls, with blonde hair and attractive smile . . , was gen- erally quiet in the classroom but hilarious at West View, where she spent most of her time on skates . . . had a weakness for the Navy blue uniform . . . the students of the second hour P.O.D. class had a good laugh at Margie's addition, when she insisted that 1570 of 15 thousand dollars was 15 cents. CLIFFORD GRANVILLE THOMAS Ippy A fleet-foot on the basketball floor. Ippy received his letter in his senior year. Mr. Elste's battered truck had a very stormy season under Ippy's masterful hand. Always among the first to express his strong opinions in P.O.D. He started to master the trumpet in his senior year, becom- ing a member of the band. Well liked by members of his class. JOHN MOORE THOMAS Bud The fellow behind the wheel of the big red Oldsmobile . . . Avonworth's man-about-town . . . several senior classes have been enlivened by his droll sense of humor . . . divides his time among all the girls . . . that's not all . . . a four year football man and a hero in his own right . . . we hope he will make the same record in the Army Air Corps. CARL ALBERT UTBERG, JR. Bud Carl was the President of the Senior Class and a three year varsity player on the football team, was co-captain this year , . . Bud always had a cheerful smile and a hearty hello for everybody . . . we can easily see why a certain alumnus of ours was fascinated by his many charms . . . was a very opinionated person when it came to an argu- ment in P.O.D ,... Bud is Navy bound and we wish him bon voyage. HELEN ROSE VANDERPOOL Toots Known to her classmates as Toots . . . one of Avon- worth's outstanding drum majorettes . . . commercial activities were her pride in school . . . anyone visiting Lex- ington Skating Rink would very likely run into Helen as for her heart interest the Air Corps hits the spot! VERNON SMITH LARRY SPENCER RAYMOND STEELE LETA STRATFORD EDYTHE STUDER MARJORIE THOMA CLIFFORD THOMAS JOHN THOMAS CARL UTBERG HELEN VANDERPOOI JOAN WALWORTI-I GUY WEST STANLEY WHIPPO JAMES WILLIAMS EDITH JOAN WALWORTH Bonefy A business woman at the early age of 18, that'S what Joan is. She made illustrations for Elizabeth Woodward of the Ladies Home Journal during the past year and has had a good many of them published . . . provided the dear stu- dents of Avonwnrth with many clever cracks, jokes and funny actions. We have her to thank for our Youth Lounge, as she was the chief instigator of the plan . . . Beauty, wit, and plenty of personality was the rare cum- hination she possessed. GUY BARNES WEST Ga-ga An explosion . . . falling bricks . . . utter devastation: West was in the lab. Though not an actuality this re- mained a constant threat to Mr. Black. Other attractions in Guy's life consisted of a snappy blue car. Junior girls tone in particularl. and photography. Always on hand when a joke was needed . will probably take up some phase of electricity . . . really on the beam, y'know. STANLEY RAYMOND WHIPPO Whip Big, brawny and breathin' Whip . . . arrived at Avonworth to start his sophomore year with a bang . . . been doing it ever since . . . handled many chapel programs with poise and formality as Master of Ceremonies . . . added a lot to our class with his arguments in history and English and his own brand of humor. JAMES VINCENT WIIJLIAMS, JR. Jimmy Who will forget Jimmy with his red. hair and cheerful per- sonality? Was a member of the football team, and played a hard game. Jimmy had a difficult time settling down to one girl, doing quite a lot of walking with. a blonde in his junior year, but toward' the end of his senior year, a black- haired senior occupied much of his time. Jimmy was a demon driver and was in his glory at the wheel of the Luigi. Is a reservist of the V-5 and we wish him luck. IN THE SERVICE The following were members of our class, but due to the National Emergency, these boys did not have the opportunity to graduate: SAM BOYD U. S. Navy ROBERT CASKEY U. S. Army WILLIAM CORNUTT U. S. Army ROBERT DELP U. S. Army HARRY DOWNING Army Air Corps DONALD FINCH Sea Bees RICHARD HAGER U. S. Marines WILLIAM HEINTZ U. S. Navy ELMER RITCHEY U. S. Army JOSEPH HORNYAK U. S. Navy ROBERT HOUY U. S. Navy ROBERT GRAHAM U. S. Army CHARLES MARTIN U. S. Marines THOMAS MATTOX U. S. Army KENNETH MILLARD U. S. Navy ROBERT MOSEBERGER U. S. Navy GEORGE REMALIA U. S. Navy l BEING OF SOUND MIND We, the Senior Class of Avonworth High School, of the Borough of Ben Avon, County of Allegheny, State cf Pennsylvania, being of sound mind and memory, bearing in mind that our days in this institution are limited and that those who remain behind to carry on the traditions which we have helped to estab- lish have need of our wcrthy contributions and ideals, do hereby make, publish, and declare this to be our last will and testament. Charles Bachman, Walt Clark, Everett Craighead, and Ray Hoover leave the good times they might have had to the Junior boys. Margaret Baird leaves her cheerfulness to Mrs. Harris. Gilbert Bailey leaves his Math to Marjorie Wilkins. Jchn Baker leaves Spanish to Miss Christy. Eileen Briggs leaves her personality to Mollie Wilson. Lois Bright leaves Leslie with an empty heart. Betty Burger leaves Room G quiet. Margaret Clarke leaves her eyes to Betty Hansen. Wesley Cotton leaves the piano to Gladys Omohundro. David Cummins leaves Addie to Walter Berg. Edna Dively leaves her typing to Audrey McAuliffe. Bill Dcerr leaves his height to Joe Pool. Edgar Downing leaves Industrial Arts to Don Speicher. Lois Drastrup leaves her athletic ability to Ann Hearl. Marion Dui? leaves Mr. Black to work out his own Math problems. Beverly Dyhouse leaves her studiousness to Bessie Hardie. Barbara Ebaugh leaves G.R.'s to Dot Crawford. Mary Eckert leaves the wolves drooling. Addie Edmondson leaves the school with a laugh. Stan Ewing' leaves Jane unprotected. Betty Fiser leaves Bookkeeping to anyone who can understand it. Bob Fuhr leaves his line to .Shiras Holmes. Betty Graham leaves her sweaters to Jean Mowery. Joe Grande leaves with the hope that Pete starts to grow, Bill Haney leaves his sailor hat to John Omohundro. Betty Hentig leaves Bill and Clarence good friends. Jim Hickey leaves those 20-word-per-minute code rectrds to Beanie Edmunds Betty Higgins leaves her energy to Keyes Walworth. Virginia Jeffries leaves the drugstore to Sally Keane. Sheila Jones leaves her dimples to Bob Downing. Thelma Kash leaves her handwriting to Mr. Tischer. Harry Kaufmann leaves his curly hair to Eddie Rylander. Clyde Knapp leaves his physique to Don Bashioum. Paul Lawry leaves a good set of golf clubs to Dick Irwin. Jo Ann Logan leaves to become a nurse. Ethel Loos leaves her red hair to Elaine Lottes. Jack Lowery leaves his brain matter to Jack Lavin. John Manning leaves the office entirely to Bill Downing. Gail Millis leaves her witty re-marks to Jane Watson. Jackie Morgan leaves her tardiness to Audrey Marlier. Gertrude Pieper leaves her blonde hair to Fanny Fisher. Rose Rebel leaves her long walk to Dolores Martin. Helen Ringer leaves Gladys to Janet Milne. George Roberts leaves Betty Lou with many memories. Terry Sabell leaves her quietness to Don Kim. Dolores Schraepfer leaves Mr. Espy without a good C?J clerk. Vernon Smith leaves Mr. Hollenback happy. Larry Spencer leaves his masculine build to Floyd Bennett. Ray Steele leaves one short cigarette butt to George Thomas. Edythe Studer leaves her long bus ride to Ann Williams. Marjorie Thoma leaves her skating to Thelma Morgan. Clifford Thomas leaves his trumpet playing to Charlie Austin. John Thomas leaves, still single. Leta Stratford leaves cheerleading for life! Bud Utberg leaves his brother to carry on. Helen Vanderpool leaves her twirling to Ella May Pcwell. Joan Walworth leaves the Manning family to Keyes. Guy West leaves Josephine Emery to Dick Irwin. Stan Whippo leaves Mrs. Harris without a pet peeve. Jim Williams leaves his freckles to Harry Felix. In witness whereof, we hereby place our hand and seal, this first day of June, in the year of our Lord, nineteen hundred and forty-four. SENIOR CLASS OF 1944. 19 5 -'FIV' l' 4 Q4 .. JAM First Row: Noah Pride, Charley Austin, Tristan Grands, Georszc- Ream. Bob hrane Second Row: Dick Hager, Clarence Edmunds. Andy Churman, Bob Daumv. Jack La shaw, Ernie Sieber, Keyes Walworth, J U N Third Row: Clarence Divcly. Bob Haas, Bert. McNeil, Ed Rylander. Lawrence Marteney Jack Lavin. Fourth Row: George Erdncr, Leslie Jones, John Morley. Don Bashioum, Don Rankin First Row: Anim lfnkvr, Martha Short, Amlroy Mc'Al1lifTe, Mollie Wilson, Molly Alex- umlvr, liarlmra Moon-, Dorothy Crawford, Sylvia Davis, Marilyn Herr. Sm-nnd Row: l'Ill-nmrr lloll-ky, Marjorie Wilkins, Ru'h Scliauerhammer, Betty Wol volt, Charlotte Roberts, Mnrlha lflrlmunrls, Mary Rfso Deffner, Betty Lou Kibler. Third Row: lflorl-iii-v lim-el, lim-ssie llardiu, Virginia Siitn, Marilyn Walters, Louise .loin-s, Gladys Rimrl-r, liclty llouy. Ifourlh Row: Avis Mario Uchsvnhirt, Aurlrvy Marlier, Josvphine Emery. Elaine Lottes, Fully llolleiilumk, Th:-lma Morgan, Betty Lou Walker. 20 JUNIOR GIRLS 74444 WM Sacceecf W4- Dances? Revues? Musical Comedies? Proms? Sure! We have everything you'd want. And we'l1 prove it too! Let's turn back the calendar and take a look at the activities that have kept you students occupied throughout the past year and we'll bet a cookie that the Juniors had their fingers in the pie somewhere. Take for instance football season. Now what would our prize team have done without those lettermen Eddie Rylander, Keyes Walworth, Don Bashioum, and Bud Jones? And what would the crowd have done without those two peppy Junior cheerleaders, Betty Lou Walker and Audrey Mc- Auliffe? And what football season is complete without a Victory Dance? Well the juniors were right in there pitching with various super dances all through the autumn. You can't mention a sweater dance without say- ing something about those super-duper posters that Molly Wilson and her committee brightened up the school with. Practically every night after school you could hear screams and screeches from tht Art rooms, plainly signifying that the Juniors were at work. Early in the year we started to work on ou annual exchange program, which was to be a min- strel. Juniors were prominent in the cast: George Erdner being one of the talented End-men: the alto voice for the gir1's trio, lSy1via Davislg a sweet soloist, QElaine Lottesjg four members of the Dance Routine, fBetty Lou Walker, Betty Huoy, Dot Craw- ford, and Barbie Moorejg and many members of the chorus. We also had our fingers in the grease paint and powder as well as helping with the costumes. Miss Phinney's Glee Club would have been lost without the Juniors, who furnish almost half the girls and three soloists for that group. And speak- ing of Junior girls, they had a hand in the Girl Reserve's Christmas formal, too. During the basketball season, we supplied the hungering crowds with potato chips, without which the games would not have been the same. Our cage star, Don Bashioum, played a pretty game to become a great asset to the team. And those famous sweater dances! You know, the Juniors started the series, and we feel that they were pretty much of a suc- cessg for proof, you can consult our class treasurer for the facts. A great deal of credit for these successes is due, of course, to Chuck Austin and his dance band. He, ia Juniorl, organized the band and himself plays a ot trumpet . More power to them! Well, they say that Juniors are more susceptible to romance than any previous grade level, and ours was no different than the rest. In fact, if this were a gossip sheet, we could elucidate on this topic for a long while. But let's get on with the calendar. The spring season was ushered in with a bang bv the Gay Nineties Revue, a farce on our parent's and grandparent's environment, which was really the most unique form of entertainment of the year. Who could forget our hero's indictment, our hero- ine's double trouble, our villain's fiendish plan for 144'- elgt ,L -as 'L if 6-inf' 7 L the eradication of the true lover, or our theme, Fireman! Save My Child! ? Bob McWade, Joseph- ine Emery, and Shiras Holmes presented magnificent performances as their respective characters. Ana the Can-Can! Ann Williams really startled the un- suspecting audience with that one! The faculty appre- ciated those clever verses in song form about Mr. Black, Mr. Lomakin, Mr. Tischer, and Mr. Hollenback almost as well as the students did. But praise is also due to the stage crew and our production man- ager, George Erdner, who, with Miss Wilson, our swell adviser, and Mr. Lomakin turned out the revue with a minimum of trouble and a maximum of success. You're probably wondering what else we could have done. But you're forgetting what all these little things are leading up to-the Junior Prom. Our Stardust Ball was really the climax to all our hard work throughout the year and we are sure that it proved to be the most mellow dance of the entire season. Being the only dance of the year to be held at the Shannopin Country Club because of war- time,restrictions, it was to be expected that it would be rather on the exclusive side. Now' you are saying to yourself, Those Juniors must' have some pretty good leadership to do all they do! Well, brother, meet some of the classiest class officers of Avonworth president, Frank Sommervilleg vice-president, Ed Rylanderg secretary, Dick Irwing and treasurer, Don Bashioum. Now don't you agree that the Juniors have everything? Then make way for the class of 45 ! MR. LOMAKIN Junior Sponsor . an A -: 1 iv N 0 N QM T 4 V lr- uw? .f fl H '.x-A-,L :ht vf ' I 5 Y1?,5f-,e- ff t The now well established Sophomore Class had a very successful year. This class of '46 is the largest of the school, having almostrone hundred members. In spite of its size, this class was well organized and worked as well in a body as in small groups. Mr. Rank, our fo1'mer class sponsor, was in- ducted into the Army in November, anti to fill his place, we were very fortunate to obtain Mrs. Har- ris, the new English teacher. She has proved to be very helpful especially in our dramatic ventures. Our class officers for the year were Walter Berg, president, Mary Emma Conway, vice-presidentg Bill Downing, secretary, and Betty Hansen, treasurer. Our representatives to the stundent council were Jeanne Roese, Ralph Rose, and Lionel Ebaugh. These were our administrators. In sports we were well represented. In football Jack Hendry, Luther Mattox, Sam Conway, Jack Rickart, Carl Hendricks, Ralph Rose, and Lionel Ebaugh gained valuable experience. John Black and Mas. HARRIS Sophomore Sponsor JM! War 7 Dick Beitel were managers and deserve much credit for their far from glorified work. Un the basket- ball court the sophomores were likewise prevalent, 1.5111 Hansen, Jim Richiemer, Walter Berg, Raip.. llose, Dick Beitel, and Dick Ingraham were on the squad. These boys will be a major factor in deter- mining Avonworth's athletic future. At the football games and in all parades, our pretty drum majorette, Ella Mae Powell, high stepped with unusual grace and greatly enhanced the band's performance. In the orchestra, Janet Robinson, Alice Ann Bain, Jane Siegle, Virginia Delanzo, Alberta Stringert, Mary Emma Conway, Dorothy Blazar, and Barbara Coppes demonstrated their talents. We became an outstanding group in our chapel activities. Our class, together with the Freshman, presented a most unique program this year. Bill Hansen was master of ceremonies and Ann Hearl and Nancy Fisher gave monologues. Ella Mae Powell and Jean Autenreith danced. There was a quartet and several other variety numbers. Then later in the year the Sophomore Speech Class again appeared before the student body. There were mono' logues by Marjorie Homan, Nancy Fisher and Ann Hearl and skits with Jeanne Roese, Janet Robinson, and Dick Ingraham, and Ella Mae Powell and Bill Downing. The program was climaxed with a one- act play entitled Triumph in Ashes. This was exceedingly well done. The girls in our class are extremely active in both music and sports. More than a third of the girls oi the Girl's Glee Club were sophomores. In sports th. girls were active and many received letters for their participation in the Girl's Sports Club. Ann Hearl was president of the club. Many sophomores were active in Girl Reserves and next year's vice-presi- dent is Ann Hershey. A very successful skating party was sponsored bf' the sophomores at West View Park rink. Many stu- dents agreed, on returning, that such parties shou. be held more often. With these activities and experiences behind us, we have much ammunition for the future. Our next two years should prove eventful and successful. First Row: John Omohundro, Morton Boyd, Dick Beitel, George Thomas, Jack Rickart, Donald Kim, Scccnd Row: Bill Brunner, David Groetzinster, Jack llendry, Bill Krebs, Ted Sappie, Buck Bailey, Jack W1-hh. Alexander Warren. Third Row: Luther Mattox, Leonard Thomas, Sam Conway, Ralph Rose, Bill Hansen, Donald lxarnharr, Bill Shanley, James Richeimer, Fourth Row: Bill Keller, Gilbert Gass, Bill Bishop, Lee Jones, Jim Combs, Ted Thompson. First Row: Barbara Coppes, Dorothy Berg-fer, Joan Doerflt-r, Ella May Powell, Joan Falk. Nancy Fisher, Betty llansen, ,Janet McKimmie, Virginia Delnllzo, Jean Auton- reith. Second Row: Bettie Schafers, Peggy Mctlorkle, Shirley Reed, Ellen McDoavitt, Lucile Turnbull, Sally Jones, Janet Robinson, Alberta West, Jn-an Mowry. Jerry 0'Conner, SO P H CMO R E DU 'W Sch'wfe Third Row: Bernadine Parker, Margie Land, Margaret Wilson, Margo Thompson. Lois Jones, Dorothy Blazer, Mary Emma Conway, Marie Bishop, Ann Carmella, Shirley Fuhr, Jane Dawson. Fourth Row: Jean Rosso, Betty Ellinger, Jane Siegel, Mary Jnmt Dunn, Juno Stotz, Salley Keane. Carol Burki, Alice Ann Bain. Fifth Row: Helen Pappert, Ann Hershey. Margie Homan, Ann -HUHFI, Mary LU'-U59 McLendun, Martha Adams, Alberta Strimzert, Catherino Smith. 23 First Row: Joan Goodwin, Gladys Omohundro, Mary Grande, Maxine Black, Ruse Monesy, Jo Ann liastiligs, Jane Wahscxii, Sally Groelzinger, Sallie McKiinmie, Nancy Koehler. Second Row: Ruth. Lindsay, Jacqueline Gaylord, Francis Wilson. Phyllis Ellinti, Miriam Keirn, Ann Modcnbach, Mary Ellen Oliver, Janet Young, Norine MeCurdy, Betty Thompson. Third Row: Glen Hoffman, Paul Hickey, Richard Lake, George Stewarl.. R-obert Spei- chcr, Wilbur Johnson, Ted Sykes, Tru Brenner, Larry Snively. Fourth Row: Dick Daume. George Flanigan, liill Shaw, Clinton Lowery, Dick Harris, Jim Ellison, Will Moore, Jack Wilson. Fifth Row: Roy Seitz, Roy Emrick, Bill Logan, Harold Burnett, Erneat Breneman, Fred Lowe, First Row: .Ji-an Mnrfznn, Sara Jane llollenback, Christine Chambers, Francis Marlier, llnln-Ile llnrris. Claire llulwr, Patsy Anderson, Yvonne Yavorka, Marjory Eckert, .Iunel Minor. Second Row: Edward No:-as, Stanley Rupp, William Utberg, Jack Pfaff, Edwin Busha, Paul Kaup, lioherl Evans, Walter Zininwrnmn, Elmer Williams, Ray Dively, Rich- ard Graham. Third Row: Clyde Jack, Jack Monchf-court, Paul Thoma, Donald Fiser, John Minor, .Inhn Nelson, Richard Erdner, Alvin Baker, William Short, Richard Egan, Jack Rnllliins. 24 Ben Haan 44045 Most classes find themselves in a bewildered daze during their Freshman year. But not the talented class of '47, The first thing we did was to elect class offi- cers. These capable ofiiicers turned out to be Bud Johnson, president, Larry Snively, vice-president: Jim Ellison, secretary, and Tom Alexander, treas- surer. Guided by these officers and our class sponsor, Miss Hazel Beatty, we launched out on our first year in high school. The first Freshman success came in March when we sponsored a Saint Patrick's Day Dance. This was undoubtedly one of the classiest dances of the year and was attended by an unusually large crowd, who all had a good time. The second Freshie event came in May when we sponsored a super swimming party. Freshmen were also seen in s-:hofl activities. The football and basketball teams saw the budding Freshman athletes. Bud Johnson, Dick Harris, and Roy Emerick proved that the Freshman Class could hold its own in football. Will Moore was the Freshie who proved his ability on the 'basket- ball team. But we Freshmen are not all athletes. Ann Modenbach, Bill Shaw, Tom Alexander, Roy Eme- rick, and Sally Groetzinger helped make that stir- ring band music we heard this year. Joan Goodwin and Norine McCurdy distinguished themselves by being the only two Freshmen in the Girls Choral Club. The Freshmen girls joined the Girl Reserves while the boys attended the Hi-Y meetings. This is only one chapter of the high school histcry of the class of 47 . The next three episodes, with the help of our fellow Freshmen from Emsworth, will be seeing us climbing toward the-top, so keep your eye peeled. We'll be there! Xt, , ss .ljrlw Q, A ,QA In lla - M ,,',2?2z22aiIIIlsl,, - s at l 1llmE 'ilr41 it fi A K X Lit EE C,,,W.ll N get 1 L P JA g oeg ,gg ggru g g llxm Q ' 1' , lll :lf Z Knit one, purl two. Oh, I dropped This is a cross section of the scene that find in the Junior War Service Club with dent, Patty Anderson, presiding. The been helping in various hospitals around burgh district. Our class also has two life savers in the persons of Clair Huber Qaeda a stitch! Minor and Ed Noss, were really on the beam as you would far as activity goes for wentj during the past the presi- year. club has New for our famous personages: Who is class the Pitts- president, winner of a football letter, and a bona fide member of the basketball team? Why, Bill Utberg, and Sara of course! Who is a whizz at baseball and basket- Jane Hollenback, who have successfully taken the Red Cross Swimming Instruction course. Watch the scenery! Say, where's the cake? Did you have to break that lamp? What happened to George? He's supposed to be on stage! These are some perpetual questions which cne would hear on the set of Holiday Hill, one of the efforts of the Dramatic Club. Helen Jones, Christine Cham- bers, Bobette Harris and Sara Jane Hollenback are some of the more active members. After triumph- antly demonstrating their own talents, they went to the Nixon to see Junior Miss. Well, as one producer to another, it was almost as good as ours! they commented later. There's a homer out to left field! This was the favorite pastime of the Sports Clubs. These clubs, under the respective leadership of Janet ball and still finds time for classical music? Bob Evans, who else? Who were some of the busiest girls of the year? Well, Claire Huber, Patty Anderson, and Sara Jane Hollenback were cer- tainly nct the secluded type! A new and different activity this year was the Hunting and Fishing Club, under Bill Utberg. Their club-room was the great out-of-doors, and the Emsworth student body was treated to wild life movies by this group on May second. On March twelfth our big Freshman Dance was held in cooperation with our Ben Avon classmates, and its success, we feel, was due to the fine help and advice of our teachers and the spirit of the class. Yes, we've had a fine start to our high school careers, and our goal is to make the best of our talents in the next three years. LOWER CLASSES BEN AVON EIGHTH GRADE First Row: Pllcin Grant, Nancy Simon, Rollin Mr-t'lnrc, Shirlcy tlltu-rson, Norma llorsl, Mary Lon Sit-lwr, Gloria Dclanzo, .lcnny Mascaro, Nancy Dazcll, Judy Wil- son, Jody Tnrnt-r, t'arol Irwin, Second Row: Holi Funk. Ray Kaufman, Nancy Rupp, Ellvn Priccr, Elizaln-th Goodwin, Ann llosslcr, Mildrcd Sennlcs. Nancy t'ampln-ll, Rohcrt Joni-s, Glcn Fonlvy. Tliird Row: Jim Ilollinpzsworth, Hari-cy Ramscy. Harry Bishop, Holi Jano-kv, llarry Holmcs. Major McLm-ndon, Dick liaird, Vernon Wilson, Jim Lard, Frurth Row: Norman Sirianni, Norman Vorpo, Jack Snivcly, Vvtc Wilson, Hill Sample-. Frank Thomas, Jim Pool, Kcnt Lakc. Fifth Row: John th-rnsoy, Bill Cotton. Jamcs Flanixzan, Armand Downing, Mur- ray iiogifs, Don Korh, Dali- Williams, EMSWORTH EIGHTH GRADE First Row: liotty Brown, Virsrinia Smith, Fhirluy t'raix:hs-ad, Maisie Nichols, Jane- Alcxandvr, Patty Capm-r, Marjoric llakvr, Mary ,Janc Woodrow, Virginia Fictt, Joan Schracpfcr. Second Row: Ji-an Darnhart. Shirley Court- nvv, Eilcon Enizlish, Dorothy Dnda, liva- trico Smith, Ada Mac St. Vinccnt. Gwen- dolyn Jonvs, Dvtty Ann Mct'lclland, Dir- dctta Dakar, Dorothy Divcly, Ruth Pfalf, Carolyn Barnard, Third Row: Ray Stt-wart, Arthur Hoovcr, Rnsscll Drown, Vancv Landor, William Moslrcrxrcr, Rohm-rt Mowry, Rohr-rt Bald- win, Waync Thompson, Jamus Thomas, Carl Mcl're-ary. BEN AVON SEVENTH GRADE First Row: Jane Armstrong, Ann Slot-hr, Maxinc Stcwart, Shirley William-1, Fhillis llntfmycr, John Hollingsworth, Mfarlcn Ratfcrty, Joan Ri-am, Shirley Hntfmycr, Vaughn Emrirk, Dolorvs lfvriruson, Ulivc Warrt-n, Second Row: Sally Vinkorton, Carolyn Bren- ner, Solvuiiz Borg, Nancy Ht-ndry, Martha Watson, Lin Allison, Marcia Lmlan, Joan l'owcll, Jcan Stringcrt, Patsy Brigham. Mary Hneklc. Third Row: Jim tirandc, Allyn Moorc, Terry Gaylord, Charlcs Ilamzood. Robert Dob- son, Tom Herr, Holi Downing, Ronald Ellvr. liarrv Felix, Jack lircnt-man. Fourth Row: Ramscy llamilton, Paul Roz-Sc, Bob Rinucr, Chuck Noll, Jack Hilman, Tom Paul, Charlcs Downinlr. Paul Emery. Jov tie-rckcn, Floyd Ih-mn-tt. Fifth Row: Francis Moon-, Donald Ed- munds, Dill lit-nnctt, Eddic Swarnwr, EMSWORTH SEVENTH GRADE First Row: Bonnic Joan Steclc. Dolorcs fii0VQllLItl, Shirlcy iiarlxin, Nancy Pollock. Carolyn Hothonxc, Lois Pinkerton, Thcl- ma Coleman. Second Row: I-'rcd licrnardi. Richard llvss, Hcrln-rt Slatcr, Robert Shallman. Tcd Nichols, Gcorge Patton, William llailcy, James Gibbs, Davc lirigizs, .John Hamlin. Third Row: Charles Wolcott. Richard Kott- ' lor. Jamcs Schultv. Donald Miller, Wil- liam St, Vinci-nt, William Mori-ran, Mel- vin Kaylor, Umm LOOKING AHEAD TO ACHIEVEMENT AND SUCCESS A SS-A Q, WGN f A f 75 ' ixfi-. 1 VI' W .1 fx f' '35 - ' Am wav 'xx v 2.5.5 , XX F , K fx QWGCTNEN 'JL' ' I K X if Lv .QJQUX fn. 1 my ,JA . X xglmsw, 1 f M MUN '-Xhiuvl' wif- I' Ml! 27 Q W First Row: Ella May Puwvll, H4-lon Vumli-rpnnl, Holly llontiiz, Ilolnri-ra Schraa-pf:-r. Second Row: Gladys Rinxzl-r, Ju-Ann Hastings, Narnia Horst, Mnrton Iioyil, Ray Single, Gvnrizv Stewart, Allwrta Strinxrn-rt. Marvin I.uf,:an, Janvt Milnv, Third Row: Bob Funk, JL-an Slrinm-rt. Gladys Omuhunelro, Sally Grootzimrer, Bill Cui- ton, Barbara Cwppvs, Rosa Murissvy. Marlvn lialfvrty, liill Shaw. Fourth Row: Jnsuphim- Emery, Tell Thompson, Cliff Thomas, Jack Robbins, Sulveig livryr, Jack Munch:-court, Gm-urfzc Thomas, Maxim- Black. Fifth Row: Mr. Iiumakin, Roy I-Inn-rick, Tum Alvxanzlvr, Wvslvy l'ott.un, Jim Combs, Divk Egan, Jack lla-nalry. Jr-. i1.lini-1: .lu-Ann ilmulwin, Mary Emma Vunwny, -lzlnvl Robinson, Ilnruthy Blum-r, Sally 1il'm-lziluiuiy Virginia IM-lanxu, Jam' Sivgl-l, Mawinu lilack. lluem: Mary llnsv Ili-ll'n4-r. uadwinds: Gilln-rt liailvy, Allwrta Slrinm-rt, Andy Churman, Alive Ann Bain, Lowell l.annl1-r, Dick Euan, .linx Vunilms, .Iuhn Monvhvcmuirl, lirnns: Vharll-s Austin, .lnfwphiiw Enn-ry, Jack Robbins, Bah Funk, Tml Thxnnpsun, Tum All-vannln-r, rumrl: 124-nriw Sh-wart, Mnrtnn lloyd, liarlxara Urlllpvs, Ray Stevie. 28 as .4 maze Un '7fze , saw Sade 3, l 1 we The band and orchestra again con- tributed their share of musical enter- tainment throughout this past school year. Three parades and bond drives opened the year with a Bang The Bond Rally at Avalon High School was quite a treat as our band was the only organization in attendance to play for such celebrities as Rosey Rosewell, Bob Prince, Honus Wagner, Congressman Davis, and many World War ll heroes. At the football games the band came forward with anchors, aeroplanes, let- ters V .... , a moon, and other comp- licated maneuvers and finished it off with an Indian tepee, and a war dance for the Bellevue game. Pistol Packin' Mama, We Must Be Vigilantf' and Johnny Zero were the current catch tunes of the season. The Cavalcade of Ufnired Nations concert found the auditorium bedecked with the flags of all our allies and the anthems of the various countries were presented. The highlights of the Spring Con- cert were a Park Avenue Fantasy, featuring Wesley Cotten, a saxophone quartet, the novelty Uncle Tom's Cabin, and The Boogie-Woogie Band. At the Allegheny County Spring Music Festival, Avonworth was well' represented by Chuck Austin and Jack Monchecourt. Twirling was intro- duced this year as an extra-curricular activity and instruction was without charge to interested girls. The early and closing months of the school are the busiest for the band. This year was no exception, Easter Services, a concert at Emsworth, Amer- ican Legion Memorial Day Parade, a station wagon trip to the Veterans Hospital in Aspinwall, sponsored by the Jr. Red Cross and the graduation closed the year. lncidentally the Minstrel Show ar- rangement Mr. Lomakin made for Charlie Austin's band of Swanee River is being published. Mr. Lomakin cordially invites any- one who can dig up a horn or violin to see him about preparing for the band or orchestra. THE VOICE OF THE STUDENTS Every Monday morning this year, great debates were waged in the council room concerning our school's toughest problems. As a result of these heated discussions the '43-'44 Student Council has been very active. To start off a big year, the coun- cil sponsored the football banquet under the leader- ship of Bud Utberg, our president. It was a fine affair and was well represented. Following this, the Minstrel was presented. The direction of this was capably handled by Mr, and Mrs. Tischer. Who can forget Bob Fuhr's outstanding performance as Chalkeye ? Or the really professional climax, Old Man River ? Two performances were given at Avonworth and one at Bellevue. The council treasury was increased by approximately one hundred dollars, and consequently the problem of spending the money came up. Many suggestions came from council members. Should it be used to pay the football debt? The stu- dents were opposed to this plan. Should the student council hold a colossal dance? The more conservative members vetoed this idea. Well, how about buying a public address system for the school? Fine! applauded the majority. So Bill Doerr was sent in search of a good P. A. system. Some of our most outstanding work was very closely connected with the student body. A conflict of opinions concerning the cheerleaders was settled, the council serving as a mediator 'between the cheerleaders and the administration. Then the question of drum majorette selection was introduced to the council, and after conferences with Mr. Lomlakin, Don Bashioum reported that the lead majorettes would have to compete for their positions, Through the council, many interesting chapel pro- grams were presented. Reverend Kovacs was a forceful speaker who brought an inspiring message. Mrs. Emily Jacobson, an English woman, presented a very amusing account of her trip to Pittsburgh from England. Bellevue supplied us with a variety show in exchange for our minstrel. Later in the year, we saw an hour-long moving picture, Desert Victory, which was about the British Drives in North Africa. The Peabody High School mixed cho- rus gave an afternoon concert of music on April 28. Other speakers came from the Red Cross, the Juve- nile Court, and our own borough. Near the close of the school year, the student coun- cil proposed an amendment to its constitution, which was voted on by the student body. This specified that the president of the council would be elected by the students, with the exception of the seniors, in the spring before school dismissed. It was enthusi- astically accepted by the voters. The fine work of the council was due to its inter- ested and cooperative members. There were only three girl representatives, but their opinions were always respected by the more outspoken male mem- bers. Even the lower grade councilmen ventured to express 1he feeling of their classes. We feel that the council was a fine group of students who did a good job of handling Avonworth's activities for a successful year. -2- Scholarship, Leadershipg Character, Service -:- QNX i Twice a year an impressive ceremony is held in the auditorium i I llwl 'll Hlllll , llll.1lIll I I ':lIlH,1f::-1 f D l'::ll: 19' 34 .Ill ll, ' l in li 'v ' ew- lllu Mfr: WW! tif 4 . Q ' A! . W 1 . . . ! 4' ,. - f 9 A . -'::EE V ,Lil AJZT- . 6, 4 ' l ' 'j5:55 ,1 ' ' ' . ' ' luilll -:G-:Q i 1,9 bara Ebaugh and Harry Kaufmang or Jack Lowery and Leta Stratford I ., . 4. : 'S' I nb: ' I ,.' H V n I fi.':,,.Q Q 5 1 In H'-Fi . . . --'Q' n , Q ggfaay . . .' .X,,,.f, ur' :::.'.': . . --if . . . rf ' - ' so at which time new members are inducted into the National Honor Society On the stage the Keystone symbol glows. A student and a gue t speaker take part in the ceremony. The climax of the service 1 the selection of new members from the audience. The old members leave the stage and walk through the audience to the new mem- bers In the spring of 1943, 'Betty Hentig, Gail Millis, Joan Wal- worth and Larry Spencer were inducted into the society. Last fall the members chosen were Bill Doerr, Barbara Ebaugh, and Jack Lowery Gall Millis was elected president of the society. The main task of the club this year was the sale of War Stamps. The Industrial Arts department made a splendid 'booth and each member took his turn at selling Occasionally, some non-members took on the respon- sibility Such combinations as Bill Doerr and Joan Walworthg Bar- could be seen from 7 55 on each morning during the year. Many hundred dollars worth of stamps were sold during the year. Aside from this Job the society had the traditional honor of in- ducting the new Junior members into the society. It symbolizes achievement in Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character. Membership IS a cherished possesson. The society is an established factor at Avonworth and it is hoped that it will become more and more active each year rue R :J' L d. G '1 M'll's, sl-' D ', S d C 'I 'Elan gizese, HEarrjnSnive:, Aliy: Mogrzeia avls e Second Row: Fred Lowe, Ralph Rose, Lionel Ebauizh. Bud Utberxl, Larry Spencer. Third Row: Don Bashioum, Mr. Tischer, Stan Ewing, Ed Rylander. First Row: Gail Millis, Joan Walworth, Miss Ander- son, Barbara Ebaugh, Betty Hentig. N ' I H ' Segond Row: William Drzerr, John Lowery, Lawrence DEIICET. 31 BEHIND THE SCENES S 9 , Set that stage up. . . That is one of the more common demands made of' the stage crew in the course of the year. When- ever anything was asked of them, they were always ready and willing to assist. When the Minstrel Show came along and they were asked to fix up the stage, they proceeded to do so. Fellow class- mates helped to paint the scenery, but the big job of putting it together was done by the Stage Crew. They also set up the stage for the Gay Nineties Review, the Exchange program at Bellevue, and assisted in decorating the gym for the Senior Dance. Under the able leadership of Joe Grande, four- ycar stage hand and senior stage crew manager, they became an efficient organization, They did their work well and deserve much credit. Of course, as had everyone else, they had their mis- takes, too. During the Gay Nineties Review, for instance, one of the fiats came loose and fell down, making everyone laugh twice as loud, but this catastrophe only added to the hilarity cf the pro- gram. The majority of the stage crew are Juniors, so next wear we will have an experienced stage crew to take over the duties of fixing up the stage and doing whatever else might be asked of them. STAGE CREVV First Row: George Ream. Clit' Thomas, Joe Grande, Tristan Grande. munds, Don Bashioum. BUREAU OF SECRETARIAL STUDIES Left to Right: Gertrude Pieper, Jacqueline Morgan, Teresa Sabell, Rose Rebel, Beverly Dyhouse, Dolores Schraepfer, r Edythe Studer, Thelma Kash. Betty Higgins, Miss Ander- son, Edna Dively, Helen Vanderpool, Mary Eckert, Gail Millis. Foi the second year the Bureau of Secretarial Service has given practice and experience to Av0nworth's aspirant commercial students. They learned rigid office procedure and have become accustomed to the demands of an employer. This has been accomplished by work in the school office as assistants to the office secretary and through the services they perform for the faculty. The members of the Bureau take dictation, cut stencils, operate the mimergraph machine, and execute any other duties connected with the work in the school office. Every two report periods a chief clerk was ap- pointed. The three girls that held this position were Gail Millis, Thelma Kash, and Mary Eckert, who gained valuable knowledge in leadership. Through the efforts of the students in this Bureau and Miss Mabel Anderson, their sponsor, they have given much service to the school and gained much invaluable aid toward perfection in their future occupations. Second Row: Clarence Ed- Cheerleaders Girls Sports First Row: Marjorie Land. Barbara CODDGS. Ann Heflflv Ann Hershey, Betty Grande. Jo Ann Goodwin. Second Row: Audrey McAuliffe, Margo Thompson, Eleanor Boleky, Jean Mowry, Louise Jones, Molly Wilson. Third Row: Lois Jones, Mar- jorie Homan, Rosanne Cara- mela, Martha Edmunds. Are you ready? Let's Go! On September seventeenth, the students flocked into assembly to have the first pep meeting of the year. The whole auditorium buzzed with excitement for this year we had five new cheerleaders , . . Lois Bright, Leta Stratford, Addie Edmondson, Betty Lou Walker, and Audrey McAuliffe. After the first formalities of the band and a few announcements, Mr. Hollenback turned the meeting over to the cheerleaders. Out they came, dressed in the uniforms which they had kept secret until that minute. We won't stop to say what they looked like, because we know you all remember. The girls worked hard, and you will have to admit that they were certainly on the beam. Two or three days before a game, you could see them in the audi- torium practicing old cheers and learning new ones. Some of the more popular cheers of the season were the unforgetable FOOTBALL , Tin Can-Ash Can , and the Ala Garoo which invariably slayed our opponents. The season was refreshed by the humorous antics of Addie as her pep gradually faded and drowsiness overtook he1'. Leta gets the Silver Cup for her un- liring efforts to get EVERYBODY to Y-E-L-L! Lois and Audrey energetically supplied the necessary volume, while Betty Lou put everything she could into Let's Go with a RAY! Leia Stratford Addie Edmondson Lois Bright Audrey McAuliffe Betty Lou Walker Club .Y .iii - fi 'f If you have taken particular nate of the number oi' Avonworth letters gracing the girls sweaters, coats and jackets, you have no doubt wondered where the source was to be found. There aren't enough boys to supply that string of letters, so you take it upon yourself to go get the facts. After inquiring about the school for awhile, you finally assemble your facts and what have you got? ? ? ? The AVONWORTH SPORTS CLUB- a club organized through the help of Miss Irene Ahlers and a group of out-door girls. The club officers are as follows: Ann Hearl, President and Barbara Ann Coppes, Secretary and Treasurer. This band of athletes practised long and hard every Friday afternoon until they felt they were capable cf slaughtering the SENIORS. fCan you imagine?j Well, they tried it. fThe score was 28-12 in their fav0r.J After putting the Seniors in their place they tackled Avalon and, sorry to say-lost 29-17. Then Hquittin' time comes in June, they are planning on a banquet to celebrate the first success- ful sports club in Avonworth. The girls have really enjoyed themselves and are proud of their letters, so let's be proud, too. l'arlJa ra Ebaugh President ALWAYS ON THE GO .... People were alarmed at those oddly-dressed girls walking down the street last fall. It was just the night of the G. R. initiation. Many new and horrible stunts were performed by the inductees this year, and, needless to say, many red faces decorated the halls. It seemed that the Girl Reserves were always dressing up for some occasion, for only a month later you could see us tripping down to the Pres- byterian Church in hillbilly garb. This time it was a box supper and a barn dance. Later, Gisa Kanopa, a German Jewess who had been in a concentratirn camp for five weeks, gave us a very inspiring and startling description of her experiences. Then last December, the girls made favors for the dinner trays at the Christmas Din- ner in the Children's Hospital. About the same time of the year the girls began walking around with frowns indicating deep thought on their faces, and casting furtive glances at all faces which were happy and smiling. Don't tell your best friend who you're asking tt the Christ- mas Dance-she might ask him first. In January the club was divided into four sec- tions, each of which had charge of one of the spring activities. The East side of Ben Avon took charge of a basketball game with the Avalon G. R.'s twhich we lost-but only by two pointsl. In Feb- ruary, the West Side combined with the Hi-Y in a. dinner meeting with Rosey Rosewell as the speaker. The Emsworth girls did all the work for the Spring Musical in March, which turred out to be a great success. The girls from the Heights sponsored a prevue of Camp Carondawana, which the girls are planning to attend the weekend ol' June fifteenth. This trip will really be the anti- elimax to one of the most successful seasons of Girl Reserve history. gpm' flu by x ' J W3 Girl Reserves Cabinet Dorothy Crawford Gail Millis Betty Burger . .Ioan Walvcorth Margaret Clarke Elaine Lottes Addie Edmondson Josephine Emery lietty Ellinxler Betty Houy Ella May Powell Phyllis Elliott Mollie Wilson Janet MeKimmie lfat llollenhack , Anne Hershey Girl lirubach. Carol Hurki, li, Walker. M. E. R1-icky, R, li. Moore. V. Delianzo. ' M. Homan, M. Vice-l'rx'sident .. Secretary Treasurt Program Chairman . . Music Chairman Dev: tion Chairman Dinner Chairman Puhlicity Chairman Social Chaiiman Sports Chairmii Decoration Chairman lien Avon Vreshm' n Rep Chmn. of East Side B. A. . Co-Chnin. of East Sidc B. A. Mary Janet Dunn Chmn. of West Side li A. Audrey MeAuliti'e Chmn. of Ems. Div. Co-Vhmn of Ems. DN. Council Representative Sara Jane Hollenback Emsworth Freshman R. p, Reserves First Row- J. Goodwin. R. Morrisey. B. Grande, S. MeKimmie, N. Koehler. M. Iilack, G. Omohundro, S. Groetzingcr. J Hastinxrs, F, Wilson. J. Doerfler, Carol Second Row: H. Keim, J. Gaylord, I.. Jones, M. Thomp- son, D Sehraepfcr, M. D.1fT, R. Freclricks, Ringer, V. Jeffries, M. Third Row: J. Siegel. S. Jones. E. Loos, ll. Graham, J, Watson, S. Davis. M. Land. Short, J. Rocse, A, liain. Feurth Rcwz G. Ringer. N. Fisher. M. Eckert, D. Blazer, M. Conway, J. Falk, Schziuerhammer, M. licrr, Fifth Row: A. Ochsenhirt. B. Hansen. .-I. Mowry, L. Turnbull, S. Jones. A Alston, J. Stotz, A. Stringert, M. MbVay. Sixth Row: I.. Drastrup, J. Robinson. B. Ccppcs, L Stratford. l.. Ilrierht. Ii Hen- tig. M. Definer, M, Alexander. I.. Fisher, Seventh Row: Ann Modeobach. V. Seitz. J. Milne. A. Hearl, S. Keane. M, Wilson, Walters, B. lluoy. HI-Y First Row: Tru Brenner, Dick Beitel, Bud Johnson, Bill Shaw, Will Moore, George Stewart, Teddy Sykes, Larry Snively, Bill Downinfz, Jim Richeimer. Second Row: Roy Emrick, Bill Logan, Dave Groetzimzcr, Dick lnzrahnm, Carl Hendricks, Lionel Ebauxzh, Ed Stewart. Jack Rickart, Jack Wilson. Third Row: Dick Daume. Bill Hansen. Wesley Cotton, Jim Williams, Ed Rylander, Dave Cummins, Jack Ilemlry, Frank Summerville, Charles Slancy. Fourth Row: Ted Thompson, Larry Spencer, Bud Thomas. Shiras Holmes, Jack Latshaw, Bert McNeil, Dick Harris, Bob Haas, Jack Webb. Fifth Row: John Manning, Ray Seitz, Bill Doerr, Jack Lnwery, Dick Irw'in, Keyes Walworth Clarence Dively, Vernon Smith, .John Black. GOING ON AS ALWAYS -' Under the leadership of Bill Doerr, the Avonworth ' ,' Hi-Y has undergone another successful year. The -Q' , ' ' other officers who regulated the club activities were We Larry Spencer, vice-president, Keyes Walworth, sec- I? - retaryg Jim Williams, treasurer, Bill Hansen, chap- W fo 0 lain, Lionel Ebaugh and Harry Kaufmann, district NV- counselors. Eddy Rylander was the mission fund I . secretary. G bl V The main activities of the club were a 'dinner XXFQ meeting every Thursday night, coupled with an A ' lnspirlnhg talk by Monty or an amiable sponsor x 1' or movies. tlllJurNIigtlthe yeair ghereBwere trvo sseiilal , f programs- e o er an on anque an e ' 4131? f fi i X Tr, X 1 1 Father and Son Banquet. Both were very enjoyable affairs and well attended. iuumuuuuuruliullLlln'lllullin un glgqllll J Yillllllllflllfliwll Toward the end of the year, it was voted that N5 A W the local Hi-Y clubs should join the national club as a chapter. This move will benefit next year's 2 club in many ways. ,,' 1 YN, CNW! frm L :rw X fl, 9f'f'1l1irI,',' Ml HQE1. 1. x X iii? vffil Saw wr' W lfrlxqr 1 . 35 Of all the high school activities, Thursday night's Hi-Y dinne1's will stand out as one of the most entertaining and educational series of programs of the year, and we attribute this success to the un- tiring help and cooperation of our advisor, Mr. Montgomery. BARREL HOUSE AND SWEET HARMONY Who can forget the sweet sounding voices of the Girls' Choral Club heard every morning during the fifty-minute activity period? The girls worked especially hard this year, giving their all to Miss Phinney in both effort and cooperation. Gallant proof oi' this was exhibited by their splendid per- formances throughfut the year. This year the Senior High Choral Club was en- larged from thirty to fifty-eight members. This has been quite an eventful year for the club. The Christmas Concert could not be surpassed in ap- propriate songs and reverent theme. The girls sang beautifully in the Easter Sunrise Services also. And the annual Spring Concert was espe- cially eutstanding, for the girls were colorful evening dresses to add to the gay atmosphere of spring. Miss Phinney is exceedingly fortunate to be losing only eight members from the club this year on account of' graduation, but those eight were very ennscientious workers and will be greatly missed. We are looking forward to a very bright season next year. ' 36 is A tt- Girls Glee Club Goodwin, li. Ilentig, li. Hansen, D. Crawford, Third Row: J. Siegel. M. Wilsriii, I.. June M, Dunn, M. McVay. Williams, N. McCurdy. Conway, M. Adams, B. Parker. Homan, C. Unrki. F. Reed. Dance Band Piano Wesley Cotton Drumsffleorge Stewart Trumpets-Charlie Austin ' Sally Groetzimzer Jack Robbins Trombone ---- Tom Alexander Saxnphones - Dick Exlan John Monchecourt As constant as the Juniors were at sponsoring a Friday night dance was the presence of the Swing Band at these occasions. The Johnson Rag introduced an evening of sweet and hot rhythm. In February the band got new jackets from Radio City. This gave them an elegance all their own Behind his black stand each member fairly glowed in his light jacket. Charley Austin, who lcd the band, was soloist, producing some mighty super tones on his trumpet. Wesley Cotton Hpolished the ivorys and deserves much credit for his splendid work. The band also played for the Cotillion class which is sponsored by the Women's Club, and for the Freshman St. Patrick's Day Dance. The band has pleasingly surprised the entire student body and can be depended on for much entertainment in the years to come. First Row: R. Rebel, E, Studer. J. MC Kimmie, J. Robinson, E. Loos, V. .Jeffries S. Davis, L. Turnbull. J. Dawson, J Second Row: B. Ellinger, M. Wilkins. M Edmunds, E. Boleky, M. Short, M. Her! Q D. Burger. R. Schaucrhammer. J, Mowrg Fourth Row: A. Marlier, G. 0'Uonnor, .J Stotz, L. Jones, I., Bright, G. Millis, A Fifth Row: H, Pappert, A. Oehsenhirt, IV Sixth Row: B. Hardie. A. Hearl. M, Alrw der, U. Moore, J. Ron-se, S. Reed, A, Bair Seventh Row: E. Lottes. P. Hollenhacl E. Jacobs, C, Roberts. A. Hershey, lv fqclian FROM IDEAS TO ACHIEYEMENT I I Ny O NWO RT H W 1 ,f Season's Record Avonworth O 6 Leetsdale -- - 0 Avalon -- - Bellevue --- -- Avalon ......... DP- 0 0 7 7 18 Leetsdale ....... 12 6 6 7 38 New Bethlehem -- 19 West View ...... 6 Bellevue ..... - 0 0 vAnsnTv sQuAD SENIORS AS WE PICTURED THEM SQUAD First Row: Coach Anderson, Bill Haney, Don Bashioum, Harry Kaufman, Everett Craighead, Larry Spencer, Carl Utberg, Stan Ewing, Bill Utberg, Keyes Wal- worth, Bill Doerr, Bud Thomas, Coach Aultman. Second Row: Bob Fuhr, Joe Grande, Jim Williams, Sam Conway, Ray Dively, Pete Baker, Ralph Rose, Clar- ence Edmunds, Bert Glass, Dick Harris, Bud Johnson, Luther Mattox, Bud Jones, John Black. Third Row: Jack Wilson, Clyde Knapp, Jack Rickart, Eddie Nosss, Clarence Dively, John Morley, Frank Sommerville, Bert McNeil, Jack Hendry, Roy Emrick Ernie Sieber, Carl Hendricks, Jack Pfalf, Dick Beitel SENIORS First Row: Bill Haney, Harry Kaufman, Everett Craig- head, Clyde Knapp, Bill Doerr, John Thomas. Second Row: Jim Williams, Carl Utberg, Larry Spencer Stan Ewing, ! J 1 OUR COACHES Having been assistant coach for the past few years Mr. Aultman had a good background for head coach, an assignment which was relinquished to him when Coach Sager entered the Navy. Cliff, who is a graduate of Geneva College, was an outstand- irg athlete in both football and basketball, while attending school there. An old graduate of Avonworth High came back to us this year in the form of Mr. Anderson. Com- ing from Midway High, he ably took over the job of assistant coach. Andy is liked by everyone because he is always ready to help the fellows in any way possible. Z! For the first time since 1916, Avonworth sailed through a season undefeated. Although the Worthies had a green line, they had an experienced backfield and outscored their oppo- nents 100 to 32. With the six returning lettermen as a nucleus, Coach Aultman did a swell job in whipping the team into shape in only three weeks. Coach Anderson did a good job in handing out callisthenics and coaching the second and third teams. LEETSDALE AT AVONWORTH Opening the season against the team Avon- worth has never defeated or tied, the Worthies were on the defensive most of the game. Three times Leetsdale stalled within the 10-yard line, once having a first down on the three, resulting from an off-side penalty. Late in the fourth quarter, in an effort to break the scoreless tie. Leetsdale threw a forward from their own 10-yard line, Ewing snared the ball, and with the first evidence of good blocking and of the team work to come, ran 25 yards for a touchdown. This was Leetsdale's first defeat in Class B competition in three years. AVALON AT AVONWORTH In one of the most evenly played games of the year, the rival boroughs battled to a score- less tie. Neither team had a real scoring threat, although many passes, interruptions, and end-runs resulted in some spectacular plays. In the fourth quarter the ball changed hands four times due to fumbles and interceptions. Hard blocking and tackling were evident throughout the game. AVONWORTH AT BELLEVUE Avonworth travelled to Bellevue for the game, and for the second tie of the year. In the first half, Bellevue was on the offensive most of the time. The score at the half time was 7-0, with Bellevue scoring late in the second quarter. In the second half, Avonworth took the offensive, but was unable to score until late in the fourth quarter. After a sus- tained drive of 85 yards, the Worthies got a first down on the 10 yard line. After three attempts, Ewing scored and kicked the extra point to tie the score, and thus the game ended. AVONWORTH AT LEETSDALE Trying for their second win of the year, the 'AWorthies invaded Leetsdale. Avonworth drew first blood, when Kaufman blocked Radi's punt and recovered it for a touchdown. Leets- dale started to move and scored two touch- downs in quick succession. The half ended I2-6 with Leetsdale ahead. Avonworth came from behind again with Ewing scoring two touchdowns in the fourth quarter. Live play was good, as we were able to block three of Leetsdale's punts during the game. This was the second time in one year that Avonworth was able to defeat Leetsdale, and everyone in the school was proud of the team. AVONWORTH AT AVALON This was the biggest game of the year, and a large crowd turned out to watch the rivals battle to a 6-6 tie. Avalon scored first on a long pass. But Avonworth came right back with a long pass and a great catch by Ray Hoover to set up the score. Ewing scored. when an interference penalty was called on Avalon, which put the ball on the 4-yard line. The score was tied at the end of the half 6 all. In the second half. the game got rougher, and as a result, Stan Ewing and Bud Utberg were benched because of injuries. From then on, Avonworth was on the defensive with Spenc- er's good running and punting pulling the Worthies out of several tough spots. The game ended with neither team being able to score more than 6 points apiece. AQ, f Ill m' f ' l,, Si. .. mf- 5 'wr' i i' a,. '-Wap Nw 110- NEW BETHLEHEM This was a new team on the Avonworth schedule and not much was known about them. The second quarter had hardly started when Avonworth turned on the heat and scored l9 points. This was the score at the half. In the third quarter Avonworth kept going and scored 19 points more. This was the first game in which substitutes were used, thus giving the second team experience for next year. In the fourth quarter New Bethlehem was able to score against the second team. Spencer scored four touchdowns and threw one to Thomas for another score. It was at this point that Beanie Edmunds mistook the ten-yard line for the goal line. thus losing his chance of breaking into the scoring column. The second team did well considering their lack of experience, AVONWORTH AT WEST VIEW Still undefeated, Avonworth journeyed to West View to play a Class A school. The game started with both teams advancing the ball short distances. Near the end of the first quarter Avonworth scored on an end run by Spencer, Neither team scored in the second quarter. Haney ran 53 yards on a screen pass for Avonworth's second T. D. ' Spencer scored on an off tackle play, his second of the day. Ewing converted the extra point to make the score 19-0 as the game ended. BELLEVUE AT AVONWORTH On a soggy field, Bellevue invaded Avon- worth only to be downed by a 6-0 score. Although the score doesn't show it, the Worthies had a field day. Avonworth started drive after drive, gaining much yard- age, but never seeming to be able to cover the last I0 or 20 yards. The first down score book showed 17 for Avonworth and only 2 for Bellevue. Due to the wet field there were many incomplete passes and few long runs. 5 5 ire? A TH E I9llll- LETTERMEN Hob Fuhr-Manager Bob efficiently bossed the under- class managers, when he was there. Would have played foot- ball, but suffered a broken arm before the season. Ed Rylander-Guard good defensive many elected co- captain for next year's squadg experienced in tough playingg suffered severe tongue injury in practice. Keyes Walworth-Guard another small member of the team: handicapped with a bad back injury all seasong good ofen- sive playerg exceptional down-field blocker. Harry Kaufman-Guard smallest member of the first squad but could always be found on the bottom of the pileg good tackler and fast. Hill Haney-Right Half good workerg always in high spir- its and kept team in amicable re- lationsg scored touchdown in West View game on a 53 yard run. Bill Utberg baby of the squad, being only freshmang alternated positionsg good in first Bellevue gameg po- tential material for future years. Bud Thomas-End easy going Bud, one of the best defensive men on the teamg often assumed the role of individualistg intercepted a Leetsdale lateral to make a spectacular playg scored a touchdown in New Bethlehem game. Whitey Craighead-Center first year out for football: very effective as center many one of the best defensive line backers. Joe Grande-Quarterback never got a chance to show what he could do, because of a broken wrist acquired in practiceg good ball handler. Jim W'illiams-Right Half l fastg liked a good rough gameg did especially well in second Avalon gameg was coach's standby in a tight spotg first year letterman. Ray Hoover-End good tacklerg made a great catch in second Avalon game to set up a T. D.3 equally adaptable to both offense and defense. Bud Utberg-Fullback was a good line plungerg suffered knee trouble after second Avalon gameg reached his epoch in second Leetsdale gameg two year letter- man and co-captain. Stan Ewing-Left Half good open field runnerg performed all of Avonworth's puntingg re- ceived ankle injury in second Ava- lon gameg scored total of 34 points for Worthiesg three year letterman. Bud Jones-Center hurt in first Avalon game, was out for the rest of the season: should stand out next year: was first string center until benched by injury. Bill Doerr-Tackle one of the most improved players this year, changing from end to tackleg played consistent ball all yearg kept the team in a good mood. Larry Spencer-Quarterback ran 'T' formation for second yearg good broken field runnerg highlight was his 90 yard touchdown run in New Bethlehem gameg winner of the Most Valuable Player awardg two year letterman and co-captain. Don Bashioum-Tackle consistently opened a good hole on the right side of the lineg great in the second Leetsdale gameg co-captain next year. Dick Hager-End was right in there until the Marines called him after second Leetsdale gameg good defensive player and blocker. if QV? . f ilth ' 4 i . V ti. 5. , 5 I ' 3 5 tt i Ba Joe Grande. Aultman, Bill is o Morley, Clif Thomas. Season's Record Avonworth Opp. Ambridge -- 30 Stowe .... 39 Millvale .... 25 Stowe .......... 39 St. Veronica .... 32 Alumni ...... 39 St. Veronica - 22 Rochester --- 34 West View --- 21 Avalon -.... 44 Leetsdale --- 45 Shady Side --- 48 Edgewood --- 21 Bellevue .... 39 Sewickley --- 20 West View --- 29' Avalon ..... 30 Leetsdale --- 43 Edgewood -- 37 Bellevue ..... 391' Sewickley .... 35 North Catholic 23 'League Games Coach Aultman's 1944 basketball team was chiefly a six-man affair. The three returning lettermen, Doerr, Spencer and Lawry were the mainstay of the squad. Ewing, Bashioum and Grande having no previous varsity experience, still played fairly good ball. The team was long on offensive: using a fast break which was interesting to the spectators, but the defensive play was not too good, due chiefly to the inexperience of most of the team, Avonworth at Ambridge For the opening game of the season Avon- worth traveled to Ambridge only to be de- feated by 4 points, Lawry was high scorer with 10 points. Stowe at Avonworth Avonworth won the first game of the sea- son by defeating Stowe 56 to 39. Spencer was high scorer with 22 points and Lawry second with 13 points. Millvale at Avonworth Although Avonworth got off to a slow start in this game they came out ahead beating Millvale 38 to 25. Lawry added 16 more points to his total score in this game. Avonworth at Stowe In a close game from start to finish the Worthies came from behind to beat Stowe 43 to 36. Spencer was on the ball and scored 22 points again. Basketball Squad First Row: Jim Ric Larry Spencer, Stan E if Bill Doerr, Don Second ROW: Dick Beit l B ll Utberg, Bob Evans, C h B h ff J 1 . St. Veronica at Avonworth - Our opponent for the first time, St. Veronica invaded the gym only to be de- feated 47 to 325 Lawry taking the high score with 15 points. Avonworth vs. the Alumni In a very close game the Alumni edged out the Worthies 39 to 37. Lytle had 16 points for the Alumni. Avonworth at St. Veronica The effect of the Christmas dance didn't show up as the boys walked over St. Veronica 36 to 22. Spencer added l5 points to his credit. Avonworth at Rochester In a very small gym, with Doerr and Ewing out on fouls, Avonworth edged out Rochester by a fast shot by Spencer in the last thirty seconds of an overtime period with a score of 35 to 34. West View at Avonworth In the first league game Avonworth came through with an easy 56 to 21 victory. Spen- cer and Lawry both had 18 points to their credit. Avonworth at Avalon Avalon handed Avonworth its iirst league defeat by a 44 to 33 score. Spencer scored 12 points. Leetsdale at Avonworth In a slow starting game, Avonworth rolled over Leetsdale 60 to 45. Spencer once again led for Avonworth with 21 points. Kost of Leetsdale had 24 points. Avonworth at Shadyside Traveling out to Shadyside, Avonworth lost a non-league game 48 to 39. The game was rather slow, with Shadyside controlling the banking board. Edgewood at Avonworth Playing a defensive game, Avonworth won its third league game 43 to 21. Spencer got 12 points. Avonworth at Bellevue Avonworth dropped its second league game to Bellevue. The play was closer than the score indicates 39 to 29. Ewing led with 8 points for Avonworth. Sewickley at Avonworth Avonworth, playing a one-man team came through with its fourth league victory 37 to 20. Lawry came through with 10 points, Ewing and Bashioum each had 9 points. Avonworth at West View I Beginning the second half of the league games, Avonworth came through with an easy 63 to 29 score. Lawry netted 18 points to lead scoring honors. Avalon at Avonworth Avonworth got revenge for its earlier de- feat, winning by a 36 to 30 score. This was the only section game Avalon lost. Lawry and Spencer both got 11 points. Avonworth at Leetsdale Avonworth traveled to Leetsdale only to be defeated by a 43 to 39 score. Spencer got 20 points, 17 in the last half. Avonworth at Edgewood Leading at one point 21 to 8, Avonworth couldn't keep going, losing by a 37 to 35 score. Spencer sank ll points to lead Avon- worth's scoring. Bellevue at Avonworth With Dillman scoring 13 points, Bellevue defeated Avonworth a second time by a 39 to 32 score. Spencer led with 15 points. Avonworth at Sewickley Avonworth traveled to Sewickley to win its last league game of the year 61 to 35. Lawry was high scorer with 19 points and Spencer with 18. North Catholic at Avonworth In the last game of the year Avonworth defeated the Trojans of Troy Hill 30 to 23, making a sweet revenge for the 42-43 season. Spencer took the scoring honors with 12 points. 2 id ' T 222 as '18 Q fan, Q lf .. t ' I no If V... .. r I I 1 , JOE GRANDE BILL DOERR CLIFFORD THOMAS PAUL LAWRY DON BASHIOUM LARRY SPENCER STAN EWING f 6h JOE GRANDE First year to get his letter, small- est fellow on the team but that didn't hinder his being a fast and clever team player. BILL DoERR Was good defensive player, play- ed the pivot position, netted 78 points in competition, was two year letterman. CLIFFORD THOMAS First year to get his letter, but has been on the second five for three years. Very fast on offense. DoN BASHIOUM Only Junior of the first five, elect- ed captain next year. Don was a good boy to have around when the going got tough. PAUL LAWRY Best ball handler on the team, was a consistent high scorer, held the team together, was fourth highest scorer in the district with l34 points. LARRY SPENCER High scorer on the Avonworth team with 165 points, two year let- terman, has been on the squad four years, was second highest scorer in the district. STAN EWING A newcomer on the team this year, Stan held his position very well. Good ball handler and helped to win many a game. Golf Team First Raw Joe Grande, Disk rwin, I P l Manning, Larry encer, Lawry. Jo n Sp Second Row Tris an ran e, K W I eyes awor mum, Bob Fuhr. t G d th, Don Bash- Season's Record Avonworth Opp. 615 West View ..... SIA 8 Ambridge ...... 7 12 Sewickley ...... 3 5 West View ..... 10 8 Ambridge ...... 7 141g Sewiekley ...... lf, 1215 North Catholic ! ! The 1944 edition of the Avonworth Golf team lived up '.' to all expectations. in spite of the fact that John Manning F., and Paul Lawry were the only returning lettermen. The squad put up a good light for the section title. The opening match with the experienced West View team resulted in almost an upset. Paul Lawry as number l and John Manning as number 2 players, garnered most of the points. The third, fourth and fifth positions were alternated between Larry Spencer, Dick Irwin, Joe Grande, Bob Fuhr. and Don Bashioum. The failure of the bottom three men to come through in the West View matches ruined the chances of section honors. Lawry, defending 1943 W.P.I.A.L. Individual Champ, came in third at Oakmont this year, qualifying for the State Championship matches. Bumps Manning placed sixteenth out of thirty-three aspirants. At the state meet, Paul came in fourth, this being the best position of anyone in the W.P.I.A.L. 45 I0 4 s g -any . .9 fir I' J . S? q r I 9 , 1 9 f 1 af A9 A !4LLwbE- 3, T ,4 . X 5 ith! in an i , 4. t 1' 9 1.,. A 4' 9 I sg C Q Y , Q SE lv, RQ!! ,P M Wwe, A, vm X ,. 1, X S 'bf 3 E i 4- wxwa, - lv si is . , , , W , X552 1 4 wi. 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