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

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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

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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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N To fill the reading needs of all students according to their ability was the basic goal of the reading program at Avonworth. Mrs. Willis and Miss Wilson, trained reading con- sultants, provided reading skills and materials for students in grades 7-12. Weekly instruction was offered at the junior high level. In the senior high, emphasis was placed on the SQ3R method of study. Accelerated reading classes were held for all college bound seniors on a voluntary basis. Through this program, every student had the opportunity to improve his reading level. The county office sent three specialists to Avonworth this year as it continued its program of helping students with vision, speech, and hearing defects. Mr. Goehl, speech therapist. helped pupils in the elementary school and in the high school. Audiometer screening tests were given by the hearing specialist, Mr. O'Toole, to people in grades 7, 9, and ll. Miss Virginia English, vision therapist, gave tests to students who desired help. Because of the worlc of these therapists. students with physical defects could receive the help and at- tention they needed. 19 Speech therapy is introduced to grade school pupils by Mr. Goehl, therapist. ' ' Give Help To Those Who Need l'r Mrs. Willis and Miss VUilson check reading test results. ,fi- l clk'