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

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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.

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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

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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