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

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l THEODORE J. OSSOFF . . . B.S., M.S.f Westminster College. Math. lO,ll,12. Chcss and Checker Club. CHARLES T. WRIGHT , . . B.S.fCalifornia State Teachers College. Math 8,9,l0, HiAY Club. BOYD V. STROUP . . . B.S.7Indiana State Teachers Collegeg M. Edf-University of Pitts- burgh. Algebrag Driver training. Basketball, football, baseball coach. EARNEST COYLE . . . BS.-California State Teachers Collegeg M.l..vUniversity of Pitts- burgh. Math 7g Refresher mathg Algebra. Grade 7 sponsor. Theodore J. Ossoff Charles T. Wright Boyd V. Stroup Earnest Coyle Q O Malh, Scaence, ana! 1441 Are Basic To Program The silk screen process is olcl stuff to Tom and Mr. Karol. In biology class Diane and Larry examine an amoeba

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l French II students are drilled in vocabulary by Mrs. Carter and her assistants malce out fine slips. Mr. Sewall. Carol Theophilus scel-cs the advicc of Mrs. Bushnell. Fundamental skills in driving arc taught by Mr. Stroup. Curriculum ls Suited To The Satellite Age Intelligent, creative, and responsible. the faculty at Avonworth is well prepared to pro- vide instruction for the satellite age. Instruction in the humanities is basic. Eng- lish is required of every student through high school. In the senior year a student may elect an advanced English course. specializing in reading and writing. Reading specialists are available for worlc at any level. A two-year program in French, Spanish, and Latin is offered. All students talce five years of social studies. A course in world history can be elected. Varied programs are ofiered by the aft and music departments. Science and math are a vital part of the Avonworth curriculum. A three-year science and math program are required in junior high. Biology is required of all sophomores. In ad- dition to chemistry and physics. a course in ad- vanced biology and physical science can be elected. An advanced math course has been added to the curriculum. To prepare students for the business world a full program of commercial subjects is taught. Driver education is an essential elective. Home economics and industrial arts are required at the junior high level and may be elected in senior high. Physical education is required of each student. Hygiene is taught with science courses. And so through its faculty and program of studies. Avonworth is trying to meet many of the educational problems and challenges of the age.

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Math students are aided by the use of the slide rulc. Lynn, joel, and Don examine the pirts nt 1 FIIOIOI' Scientific Proiects Provide Good Experiences JOHN E. KAROL . . . BS.-University of Pittsburgh: Edinboro State Teachers College: ML.-Carnegie Tech, Art 7-ll. Art Club. MERLE C. RINGER . . . B.S.fGrove City College: Nl. Ed.7University of Pittsburgh. Chemistry: Physics. ALBERT SHRIVER , . , AB.-lVluslc1ngum College: NIA.-XX'est Virginia University. Bi- ology: hygiene 8. Varsity line coach: Junior High basketball coach: junior High Planes and Trains: Audio Aids. THOMAS REGNEY . . . BA.-Denison Uni- versity, Science 9. Assistant football conchz Science Club: Gymnastic Club: Grade 9 spon- sor. JANICE M. CURRY . . . B..-X.-Apennsylvnnia State University: University of Pennsylvania. Science 8: Hygiene 8. Y-Teen Club. THEODORE BENNIS , . B S. N1 lid University of Pittsburgh Science 71 Biiwitvgx' li john E. Karol Albert Shriver Janice M. Curry Merle C. Ringer Thomas Regney Theodore Bennis 1. 3 ' B xv h if 5' wb t r' A ,, ..f .- xy. -1 .,'. -