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

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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.

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' 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

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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