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

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L 'ar Auditory training specialist. Mr. O'Toole. gets ready for his afternoon activities. Specialists Are Available When Necessary Several specialists worked with high school and elementary pupils to help them overcome minor speech, vision, and hearing defects. Four afternoons a week were spent at Avonworth this year by Mrs. Gass, speech therapist, as she worked with elementary chil- dren. Those with vision deficiencies were aided by vision therapist, Miss Benson, who worked to help Avonworth students of all ages conserve and improve thier sight. Mr. O'Toole. the auditory training specialist, aimed to help those with hearing difficulties. Through the work of such specialists those students with minor physical defects were given considerable help. lVlrs Willis. reading consultant. checks Bonnie Burke s reading speed. -. , ..:. l t hwa- . .f'tf'?! ' M 1,5-,ff U4 Reading consultants, Mrs. Willis and Miss Wilson, directed the reading program. The program was divided into two parts: cor- rective reading for grades 4-ll and develop- mental reading for junior and senior high. In addition to their reading period in English class, grades 7 and 8 had an extra reading class per week. The 10th grade had a special six weeks reading course designed to improve comprehension and speed. The llth grade had reading once a week for the same pur- pose. Mrs. Willis was also in charge of a special college preparatory class for juniors and seniors wishing to improve their reading and vocabulary skills. jim Boyd gets information on Teen Age Book Club from Miss Wfilson. reading consultant.

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New Principals Bring Changes To Avonworth Working with Mr. jordan and high school personnel, Mr. McLaughlin, in his new position as high school principal, worked on a long- range plan intended to improve and enlarge the curriculum offerings to fit the needs of all students. In addition to this, he concerned himself with the master schedule and other matters of procedure in the high school. Busy as he was, Mr. McLaughlin always found time to help an individual student. The position of assistant high school prin- cipal was filled by Mr. Stroup. He carried full responsibility for the scheduling of athletics and other activities, the attendance system, and matters of discipline. Moreover, Mr. Stroup also worked with Mr. McLaughlin on other matters concerning the running of the high school. In addition to these responsibilities, Mr. Stroup served as head coach of the basket- ball team. Thus, the entire administration staff dedi- cated themselves to making this year a good one for every pupil in the Avonworth schools. Boyd V. Stroup Assistant Principal School Board secretary, Miss Amy McClelland, works on official board business. Miss Yeck figures payroll deductions as she takes Looking for material in the office files are Mrs cate of the finances of the school district. Haup: and Mrs. Thompsomhigh school secretaries

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4k 4 ., lg 22? iii: Guidance Counselor, Nlrs. Cox. administers the California and John Wlarne. Under the direction of Mrs. Cox, the guid- ance department aided all students through its program of testing and counselling. On the junior high level, 7th and 8th grade orienta- tion classes were held once a weelc. All ninth graders and their parents met with Mrs. Cox to plan their future high school programs. Mrs. Cox was available to all students in the senior high both for individual and for group counselling. In addition, all students in grades 7 through I2 were given tests to indicate abil- ity, aptitude, interest, and achievement. Final- ly, to complete each graduate's high school record, the guidance department conducted a follow-up survey of each graduating class. Miss Ruth Rotzler, school nurse, super- vised the health program at Avonworth. Dr. Donald I. Cope administered physical exami- nations to students in grades 1, 6, and ll, while those in grades l, 3, and 7 were given dental examinations lay Dr. R. E, Nlowry. Vision and hearing tests were also part of the health program. In addition, emergency aid treat- ment was available for anyone who needed it. Interested in securing recruits for the nursing profession, Nliss Qotzler sponsored the Future Nurses Club. Interested in service worlc, she served as adviser to the Jr. Red Cross Club. 19 l E I 2 Ihr g lnlnm Aptitude Tests for Occupations to Kathi' Havite Students Are Aided By Special Services Preparing some medicine in tht- new hui sn health room is Miss Rozzler. -ae 'T It i'i Ai taller '55