South High School - Oriole Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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HIu (ttouutry, of O UR country, in which we have enjoyed peace and happiness, has been forced into the most dreadful war in the world’s history. It is our opportunity to give our country some of the benefit which we have received from it. Now that we are in the struggle it is our duty to be of the greatest possible use ' it is the men’s privilege to aid the country directly by fighting or by carrying on necessary business. The women’s part is equally important, as they can relieve distress, release men, and economize in many ways. We believe that the success of the war depends upon every individual doing his part. Are we prepared to do ours ? Do we yet appreciate how deeply the war must affect us? The Seniors of ’17 are likely to be the first class of South to be broken up by war. A year hence we may find our fellow students much scattered and in various occupations. If the past four years have been spent profitably we should have the fortitude to shoulder our small part of the world’s cares. It is difficult to realize that the boys whom we have known so well for four years may soon be on the other side of the ocean. They are glad to be old enough to be of use to their country. Although their task is hard, in many ways it will benefit them. When they are no longer needed and return to enter college or business they will have experience behind them which will make them better prepared for serious work. We cannot help thinking of those who will never return. They will have proved themselves worthy of the land which our forefathers so stanchly defended. Our boys are just as patriotic as ever, and the emergency is all that is needed to bring out their manly qualities. 8

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The girls have a part, too. Some, by acquiring a college education, will he better fitted to help reconstruct the nation after the war. Some will take posi- tions in order to release men. Others, who have spare time, may take Red Cross courses and help make necessary supplies. There are countless ways in which we may be of service, hut one excellent way is by practicing economy. In many respects we might be more saving. It would help the food supply greatly if we would cultivate available space, and, having the food, see that none is wasted. Economy in dress is also important. We need less change of style and less variety. In amusements we might cut down expenses. Our minds would not be injured seriously if we frequented the movies less, in fact, we might be driven to books for entertainment. The time of patriotic boasts and display is past. This is a time of true, practical patriotism. We are to be weighed in the balance, and if we are not found wanting, we shall be better because of the test. Although the war is neces- sarily full of horror, it is possible to benefit by it, and when it is over the world should have established truer standards. ifdpful iSfinta S OUTH is suffering a great loss in parting with the Seniors, and realizing that we have set a very high standard, we feel it is our duty to give a little timely advice to those who must take our place. First, remember that Seniors are always said to be dignified. This means that it is not proper for you to mount the banister at the third floor and ride to the first we never did. It also means that you should see that your dignity is respected by the Freshies. This is such a difficult task that I hardly know how to advise you, for we were never entirely successful. One can but do his best. However, with the new South Hills High to receive the surplus verdure, your task should be easier. Seniors are models in the matter of marks: they never strive for any- thing below an E. If you can get anything higher you will be the object of awe and admiration. Think of the grades of this year’s class ; you will have to make a colossal effort to surpass them. We realize that succeeding such a brilliant class, your path will be especially trying. Furthermore, Seniors are always punctual. We never had a tardy mark — • at least, if we had, it was because the bell rang before we arrived. Never talk in study period, (unless it is convenient) for even Seniors are occasionally sent to the D. T. You see, the objection to talking in study hour is that it sets a bad example to the Freshmen, who come to us so young that their little minds are very impressionable. To be brief, if you make A’s in all subjects, if you speak only when spoken to, if you use no slang, if you are never absent or late, if you possess perfect school spirit, you are an ideal student. But if you should be one of these rare specimens, we would extend our sincere sympathy. We do not see how anyone could ask for a more desirable class than we have been, so if you come up to our standard you will have a much better time than you would by being perfect students. 9