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

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' ' Carry Out School Board Policies JAMES F. McLAUGHLIN Mr. Robert F. Jordan. Avonworth's super- vising principal, was concerned with executing the policies of the board. In addition, he worked with problems of the student govern- ment and individuals in the school. His co- operation with the faculty and the student body has won for Mr. Jordan much respect in the Avonworth community. The high school principal, Mr. Warren Hollenback. efficiently handled the scheduling of teachers and classes, arranged athletic events, worked out the school calendar, and substituted in classes whenever necessary. Busy as he was, he always took an interest in students and their needs. The position of assistant principal was filled by Mr. James F. Mclsaughlin. ln his new position Mr. McLaughlin was in charge of activities, attendance, and matters of discipline. The Board of Education, Mr. Jordan, Mr. Hollenback, and Mr. McLaughlin all worked to provide an excellent school system for the Avonworth district. Miss Amy McClelland efficiently takes care Secretarial work in the guidance office and the of school board business. School secretaries, Miss Yeck and Mrs. Houpt, school and administration. library is well handled by Mrs. Thompson. keep things running smoothly for the high mg.

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4vv..,11 Q, A L ROBERT F. JORDAN WARREN HOLLENBACK o 0 0 ' Directs School Concerns The Avonworth Board of Education worked During the year the Board hired seventeen tirelessly to make the year 1957-58 a successful new teachers. One of them, a new instrumental one. Board members were busy planning the teacher, helped to expand the music program at new elementary school to be built in Ohio Avonworth. Besides this, the Board concerned Township. The school will have a capacity of itself with the problems of taxes and the budget. 450 students, including kindergarten children. With the help of three new members, Mr. Thus, the school district will be able to open I-lerman Lundberg, Mr. R. Dyer McKee, and lcindergartens in all of the elementary build- lVlr. David Boyd, the school board did an ex- ings. To handle the financing of the new cellent job in the handling of the administra- school the school board formed an authority tive and financial problems of the Avonworth to administer the sale of bonds. school district. BOARD OF EDUCATION Front row: Mr. Wesley Nl. Channing, treasurerg Mr. Charles H. Snyder, vice-presidentg Mr, Stephen B. Lewisg Mr. Robert F. jordan, supervising principal: Mrs. Alvera Billingsleyg Miss Amy V. McClel- land, secretary. Second row: Mr. David H. Boyd: Mr. Ralph D. McKeeg Mr, Herman F. Lundbergg Nlr. George A. Gar- rett, ass't treasurerg Mr. Don H. Krey, presidentg Mr. W'illiam McC, Houston, solicitor. 2 l

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,, Mrs. Cox, counselor. gives Judy Channing good news about her college board scores. Students Are Guided By Varied Tests Donna is given an eye test by Miss Rotzler. Helping each student to get the most out of high school was the task confronting Mrs. Cox, guidance counselor. Before a student was scheduled, numerous tests were given to de- termine interests and abilities. Conferences were held with each ninth grader and his par- ents to discuss courses in relation to future needs. Besides this, Mrs. Cox met with all college representatives and gave out helpful information on colleges and available scholar- ships. She also advised students on job oppor- tunities and training programs. Thus, guidance was an important part of school life. The health program at Avonworth was under the supervision of Miss Rotzler, school nurse. Part of this program included physical and dental examinations given at regular inter- vals by Dr. Cope and Dr. Mowry, school doc- tor and dentist. In February, polio inoculations were given to those students who requested it, Miss Rotzler also cooperated with the hearing, speech, and vision personnel in giving spe- cial tests. In addition to these activities, Miss Rotzler sponsored two active school organiza- tions. the Junior Red Cross and the Future Nurses of America Club. IS