South High School - Oriole Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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FEBRUARY CLASS OF l93Li , CLASS OFFICERS FOR FEBRUARY President, Arthur Geisey V.-President, john Grad Secretary, Helen jackson Treasurer, Alma Siegfried O. Rep., Mary Miklas CLASS CALENDAR SEPTEMBER l.-Back to school for the grand finale, yes, this is our last semester. Pouring in from vaca- tioning rendezvous come South's new Senior A's. 2.-Ah, Ha. Something new in the way of a fraternity, This date marks the organization of the Zilch Club, on the third floor, by Miss Davidson's room. l5.-To-day the Student Council assembled to have their first meeting and, with the election of the officers, we find Ruth Groenert President. l8.-Each man has his masters who help him to form his life. Dr. Griggs, in his impressive speech, brought home to the students the fact that every person meets someone whom he follows as his ideal. l9.-Two of the most important clubs of the school to-day met to organize. Of course they are the Ayita and Philo literary societies. I 22.-Football season is again in progress, especially at South. A game was played at Wash- ington, Pennsylvania, to-day and maybe the South men didn't show their true colors! We won the game by an I8-7 score. 23.-Do the Senior A's love fresh corn on the cob? I'll say they do. What is nicer than a picnic at South Park? Do you agree, Seniors? 27.-We're a little wiser than we were when we went to assembly. We now know the purpose and the objectives of the N.R.A. Charles H. Lehman is the man to whom we are indebted for our enlightenment. 29.-We certainly have some team. South walloped Schenley by a score of i9-O. Who thought we'd have such a pleasing climax for the month of September? OCTOBER 2.-Were you ever in the Chocolate Town? All the students present at to-day's assembly had this rare privilege. Luscious, creamy choc- olate. Mmmmm! what could be sweeter? And it was Hershey's representative who showed a movie about the candy. How we longed for a sample. 7.--There was nothing rrore to say than, Every good team is tilted now and then, when South lost to Altoona, i9-14. l3.-Reports were given out, and woe to those who didn't study. Even report cards, W Miss Edythe Davidson however, failed to dampen the spirits of those R. G' Dean My twelve

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eleven as I was big enough, my brother taught me how to play it. Although I played only by ear, I developed a love for music at a very early age. Consequently, when the music instructor asked all those who played musical instruments to meet him after school one day, I presented myself and volunteered the information that I could play an accordian. Suppressing a smile, he suggested that I join the instrumental class for beginners and learn to play a violin. I followed his advice and now I am a member of the orchestra and play on all special occasions. Shortly after I had entered the high school, the assembly was entertained by a play put on by a dramatic club. It was the first play I had ever seen, and I guess I sat in open-mouthed wonder as the action developed. That night I went home and announced to my family that I was going to be an actress. My father shook his head in disapproval, but my mother was wise enough to realize that child- hood ambitions are rarely achieved. Nevertheless, I went to school the follow- ing morning determined to begin my theatrical career. I inquired and learned that I might join a dramatic club at once. I joined immediately, but it was months before I appeared on the stage, and when I did go on for the first time, I was so thoroughly terrified that I completely forgot my lines and had to be prompted several times before I could continue. Since then I have participated in a number of plays, but I realize now that I shall never be an actress. My time has not been wasted, though, for I can now go before an assembly group and speak with comparative ease. In my third year I was invited to join a literary society. I also went in for knitting and newspaper reporting, so I was kept quite busy. At home my mother still cooked in Lithuanian fashion. KIatski, or potato pancakes, was our idea of a company dish. Our foods were heavy and not so ap- petizing as the meals I bought at school. I decided that it was up to me to help Americanize our family menus, so I enrolled in a cooking class in my last year. I soon learned how to prepare a balanced meal. Salads, nourishing soups, and dainty desserts began to make their appearance on our table. At first mother was prejudiced against my new-fangled ideas as she termed them, but grad- ually she, too, grew to anticipate them with pleasure. I can honestly say that I enjoyed practically every class I had, although, of course, some appealed to me more than others. The years flew around and I found myself a dignified senior. It was then that I took up civics, the course that was to mean so much to me. It was during this course that I realized what it really meant to be a citizen of America. I read in my lesson one day a reference to America, the Melting Pot of the World. Here was a new and strange idea to me. What was the Melt- ing Pot? How did it concern Americanization? I read on and a new thought impressed itself upon my mind. Here in America everyone united, regardless of color, creed or nationality, to labor for the great republic and look forward to majestic exploits performed for the common good. The American flag, the sym- bol of our independence, stood for honor, justice, humanity and freedom, not only for our ancestors, but for our descendants. Here while we work shoulder to shoulder with natives of other countries, opportunity beckons. No other country offers opportunity to the foreign-born as America does, here one can go as far as his abilities carry him. America will make good with you if you make good with her. These words, taken from some reference reading I did one day, made such a lasting impression upon my mind that I kept repeating them over and over for several days. What an optimistic note they sounded, and how true the meaning they conveyed. just as America is the melting pot of the world, so our high school is the melting pot of the city. To this great cruciblelcome representatives of twenty- eight nations. There is no limit to the heights we foreign born may attain. All we need is the will to succeed. Every path is open, every talent is called forth, and some day in the near future, when our diplomas have been handed to us, we shall be ready to take our places as true Americans in the melting pot of the world. ,

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thirteen Katherine M. Bachmann Kay Ayita, President, '34, Report- ers, World, ORIOLE Staff, Dra- matics, National Honor, Class Play, Class Motto If you see a tall, slender blonde with her report card full of A's, it's Kay. This quiet miss, whose knowledge of Halleck's is the envy of the Senior B's, has de- cided to be somebody's secretary. All we can say is Lucky Man. josephine Marianne Bauer josie Type Trophy, President, 33, Ayita, Senior Girl Reserves, Stu- dent Council, World, Picture Committee Small, dark, with laughing brown eyes, this fraulein has hosts of friends. But when you consider that intelligence is added to this jolly disposition, you'll all agree that she'd make quite a nice frau. Phyllis Brown Sis Camera, Dramatics, Thespians, Girls' Swimming Team, Material Committee Sis is quite a vivacious person. Her pep is contagious to those around her and consequently she is a very popular girl. Michael Chaklos Mushy Varsity, Football, Boys' Swim- ming Team, Baseball Mushy is a quiet, unassuming lad, a marvelous French student, and a full-fledged woman-hater. Evidently he's anxious to leave South for he's graduating in three and a half years. Michael Costock Mike Type Trophy, Student Council, Stamp T h i s Business Organization Shark is quite an actor too. He likes the women, especially one by the name of Margie. He is well-liked by his classmates. Mary Esther Dawson Mary Es Hostess, Treasurer, '32, Type Trophy Another little lass who is grad- uating in three and a half years is Mary Es, She has the loveliest pair of big blue eyes which have set many a masculine heart pit- ter-pattering. Alberta Deary Boots Senior Leaders Alberta's greatest accomplish- ment is dancing-and can she dance?! Her best chum is Nona William Bartman Barty Camera, Senior Life Saving, Class Play, Ticket Committee Bill very seldom talks, but when he does talk you can be sure it's worth listening to. He's quite a favorite among the boys. because he always has a good word for everybody. Natalie Bereznetski Nat Type Trophy, Senior Girl Re- serves, Senior Leaders This taciturn little miss will make many a sick man want to stay sick when she dons her nurse's uniform. Her friendly smile and sunny disposition have won her many friends both in and out of South High. Carl Casato Carl A certain atmosphere of mys- tery surrounds this tall, dark lad. Maybe that dreamy look in his eyes means that he's thinking of sunny Italy and Venice with its gondolas. How about it, Carl? john Chasey john Sketch, Chemistry, Yearbook Did someone mention art? john is quite an authority on this sub- ject. For proof, just take a look at the cover of this book. Now don't you think that we have reason to believe that someday we'll be viewing his works in an art gallery? james Davis Lefty World, Varsity, Baseball, Ad- vertising Committee Lefty is another studious lad who is all wrapped up in his art. He doesn't have much to say but his drawings, which speak for him, will be greatly missed at South. Damaris Edmunds Dean Dee - Senior Life Saving, S e n io r Leaders, Girls' Swimming Team, Class Play ' Dee certainly is a bundle of pep. She's a marvelous dancer and is usually quite cheerful and gay, but since Pete has gone to the C.C.C. she has been rather disconsolate at times. Mary Fedornak Mitzy S e n io r Leaders, Thespians, Treasurer, '32, '33, Library, Girls' Swimming Team, World, Tennis, Reporters, President, '34 Mary was a newcomer to our class this year but her splendid ability soon made itself manifest to us. She has her share of A's i and more than her share of friends. and her best beau is ??? spectators at the game. Yea, South! Hold that ball, was not yelled in vain. South beat Fifth l4-O. 20.-This night was the night of nights at South High. Nearly every country of Europe was represented in this gorgeous display. International Night was one of the most successful under- takings our school has ever attempted. Antiques from every land were laid in all their splendor before our eyes. Entertainment, too, was close at hand. Swimming, dancing, and dramatic sketches -at the turn of every corner something different. And what a hit the colored minstrel made, with its singers and rhythmic dancers. Of course the ticket system was a little confusing, but a good time was enjoyed by all who attended this gala night at South.