South High School - Oriole Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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- 1:1 .Q Q ' 5 D ' ima! .Q THE WORLD FAMED CONCERT AND OPERA STARS Emma Brciltuciam'-Soprano ln Entma we find a genuine coloratura soprano of the kind that appears in the operatic tirmament all too seldom in the course of a century. Her voice is plicnominally high in range and is clear, even, and crystallin throughout its en- tire compass. George Cnh'1r1n1z4X'ioliuist His father placed a violin in his hand when George was almost a baby. At -ix he was an infant prodigy. .Xt eleven he came to America from Greenland. Here, he scaled the heights of fame and reputation. , lima Dczrsyzzycs-Soprano llorn in Greensburg County. Pa., Entered professional. light opera at nine, lzecame famous at fifteen for writing light opera, learned Italian in live weeks, and achieved grand opera in Naples, then ran off on a trip to see us. Sofvlziu Duda-Soprano Sophia Duda is the heroine of an American fairy tale. llorn in Florida, with only the wealth of great hope--to sing in Grand Opera. One night she starred on a vaudeville bill. In the audience was llenry Kenton. well known vocal instructor. He heard the voice of voices. A half year later. Sophia, modest, unassuming, in a single night became the leading dramatic soprano of the South High School Opera Company. Florflzve End-Pianist Born in the Hawaiian lslands. She came to America and has been a real American girl. Scarcely can there be found a corner on earth where her fame has not penetrated. Her voice is a noble and beautiful instrument that has held thousands spell-bound. John Eirelf'-Yiolinist XVith each succeeding season Mr. Eisele's reputation as the world's greatest violinist becomes more unassailable and his art more mature and perfect. Admit- tedly, Mr. Eisele has but few rivals. Vvru Eisvle-Soprano Her resplendent voice triumphs have gained her a position inferior to prac- tically none whose names are inscribed in the history of our famous institution. lVay1zc Hollis-Tenor For many seasons he has been the leading tenor of the South High Opera House. and one -of the greatest singers heard in the country. His voice is re- markable in its compass, rich and full, flexible to an extraordinary degree and of exquisite timbre. Gertrude Karpf-Soprano Q Horn in Carolina. Her voice has a wonderfully pure and delicate quality, refined, and bird-like. She revives in her art the best traditions of singing. She reveals to us new beauty in the immortal operas of melody. Rosa Karff-Soprano The most critical audiences in the world have paid their tributes of esteem and regard to the unsurpassed quality and range of Rose Karpf's capabilities in vocal and dramatic art. Allen MrDo1'zald-Baritone No figure in American musical circles is better known than Allen McDonald. He was one of the founders of the Society of South High Singers, organized to promote the interests of our best native talent, and in particular to present operatic works with all-South High casts. Page Tl1i7'IfCC1'l'

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Arg as Me Her commanding stature and splendid stage presence. besides the rich beautv of her phenomenal voice. hrought her unqualified success: and it was not long hefore she was known as South Highs Greatest Contralto. i Cali in R0s.fc1'sCellist The greatest Spanish cellist in our school. He loves Spanish literature. Spanish coffee, Spanish music and chess. Many an evening Calvin sits at his doo-r and plays to the gathering peasants. Bella Shapiro-Soprano Her fame is known to the whole school and is justly earned hy vocal and histrionic talents of extraodinary worth. Although she is very rich. she relies entirely on her artistic capabilities to maintain her position in the profession. Rosa' Silt'm'str'i11-l ianist An exponent of piano technique. Dazzling and altogether wonderful. Her poetic insight. extraordinary range of expression. and Huent. singing tone, com- bine to make her a musician of such hue balance as is rarely met with. Stella Ssymufzskiglnterpreter of Irish Songs Stella has made for herself a peculiar place in the school of rescriptive art. Her interpretations of Irish folk songs have no equal in the world of either drama or song. This famous lrish woman is alone in her held. Dciisbx' Tl'IJl7'Z'fCfl'S0lJI'?lI1lI XVhen Daisy was horn. her father was disappointed in not finding a son. and left home for a few weeks. lf he had known of the fame Daisy would attain as a singer, he would have postponed his walk indefinitely. Her singing is the reflection ofa line physique. a beautiful character and the gift of one of the most famous soprano voices. ,llilfozzy Wclzaz'-llasso He has one of the greatest bass voices and has triumphed in many bass roles given at South High. He served in the great war and his singing is masterful. e.S'0plzia Dude. ' l R050 Rosen-Contralto Q . 4,--. fx. SENIOR OCCUPATIONS Acquiring broad knowledge from Twelve Centuries Behaving when not necessary Charitable to themselves Discreet when not told anything Examinations prayed for Fight for their rights Giving information Having meetings after school Cfor tardinessj Idling very seldom folly ever Killing time Lacking dignity Making excuses Naturally intelligent Operating their mouths Preaching to freshies Quiet when sleeping Reforming others Satisfied with A's and B's Page Faurteeiz