South High School - Southernaire Yearbook (Cleveland, OH)

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F. T. A. We plan to follow the teaching vocation. To educate the youth of this mighty nation. N. H. S. We have as our symbol the torch and keystone. The creeds of this club are nationally known. BEACON STAFF We write the news on all the school's doing, Read the Beacon, keep up on what's brewing.

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CLASS DIARY (Continued) JANUARY. 1948 This was the first uneventful month we had had since coming to South. FEBRUARY. 1948 Again we were promoted; we were now 11 A s. This month a boy in our class won the Welterweight Novice Title in the Golden Gloves Tournament. MARCH. 1948 A Mike and Script Club was formed at South, largely through the efforts of members of our class. Our band marched in the St. Patrick's Day Parade downtown. APRIL. 1948 The annual band concert and spring play were given this month. A girl in our class had a major part in “Dear Ruth. MAY. 1948 Nine members of our class were inducted into the National Honor Society. Open house was also held this month. JUNE. 1948 We are sorry to say our class was neglected this month since the graduating seniors were in the limelight. However, we were all eagerly looking forward to our summer vacations. SEPTEMBER. 1948 The day we had long awaited finally arrived. Now we were seniors! Four girls in our class were on the Beacon Staff; eight boys were on the football team; and ten girls belonged to the Majorette Club which were now wearing white satin skirts. OCTOBER. 1948 The Flyers made a fine start in the current football season. In their first Senate game, they tied with Lincoln 13-13. Then, in the next game, they defeated Ignatius 33-13. NOVEMBER. 1948 This was a month of victories for South. We regained the Pig Iron from Holy Name, and won the remainder of our senate games. To celebrate these victories, the Student Council sponsored a football frolic in the school gym. The dance was so successful that the balcony had to be opened for dancing. After this came the greatest game of all. the Charity game. Representing the west senate. South played against Benedictine, the east senate champs. Although we were defeated 6-0, South is still proud of its championship team. Another championship was won by the Jay Vees. For the third consecutive time, the Jay Vees won the football championship. DECEMBER. 1948 This month we held our class elections and organized our various committees The first social event for the class was the 12B-12A Social which turned out to be a great success. JANUARY. 1949 The National Honor Society held its induction ceremony this month. Seven 12B's were inducted. In the annual 12B-12A games, the 12B boys defeated the 12A boys, but the 12B girls were defeated by the 12A girls. FEBRUARY. 1949 A new semester began—our last semester for we were now 12As. The new Beacon staff was composed entirely of 12A's. An F. T. A Club was formed here and several members of our class joined The basketball team played in the Arena against Lincoln for consolation honors but was defeated. MARCH. 1949 This month we took the Ohio State Psychological Test—and what a test! The 12A Social was also held this month. Everyone who attended had a wonderful time. APRIL. 1949 The Spring Play. 'Charley's Aunt was given. Six members of our class had major roles. Nine members of our class were inducted into the National Honor Society. The 12B-12A Social was also held this month. MAY. 1949 Friday the thirteenth was a day we shall never forget. It was not an unlucky day either; for it was Prom Night at the beautiful Lakeshore Country Club. JUNE. 1949 Senior Day and Commencement marked the climax of our high school career. On June 14 our class, numbering 162, graduated from South High School. Page 25

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GERMAN CLUB Ah, Bay, Tsay, Day, Ay, Eff, Gay, We learn the alphabet the German way. LIBRARY ASSISTANTS From Dickens to Morley, we will lend you the book. We know where to find them so you don't have to look. LATIN CLUB We're the kids who know Latin and all about, Una, Duo, Tres, Quattuor, which is how we count.