South High School - Oriole Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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Be happy, noble heart, be blest for all the good thou hast done and wilt do hereafter, and let our gratitude rest in the shade with your kindness. Miss Edythe Davidson With these words we bid farewell to Miss Edythe Davidson, who retires from the teaching profession at the end of this se- rnester. Miss Davidson was born in Lawrence County near New Cas- tle, Pennsylvania. She is a graduate of Westminster College and has done graduate work in the University of Pittsburgh as well as at Columbia and the University of Colorado. Beginning her high school teaching in Pittsburgh as a mem- ber ot the faculty of Allegheny High School, Miss Davidson was transferred to South High in the fall ot 1916. She has continued to teach in the English department of this school since that time with the exception of one year which she spent in welfare work over- seas during World War I. Throughout her years of teaching, Miss Davidson has upheld the highest principles of her profession. She has become for us the personification of truth, honor, dignity, and courtesy. Though we cannot adequately express all we feel, we, the faculty and students of South High School, sincerely wish that she may know every happiness in her new life and that she may sometime think ot those Who will miss her here in years to come. 7

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Dedication Year after year for the past twenty-tive years this compara- tively old organization through the zeal and initiative of its mem- bers has instilled the ideals and principles of democracy deep into the hearts of the students. Originated by Miss Davidson and carried on tirelessly by Mrs. Worley for the latter twenty-three years, the members of this association have by their undaunted perseverance done much for the improvement of the school and have raised the scholastic standards to a higher level. Some of the worthwhile accomplishments have tailed to re- ceive tull appreciation, but heedless of this tact its various activi- ties continue to function. We are proud to have had the distiction ot celebrating the silver anniversary ot this organization during our senior year and are still happier to see it attaining such wide acclaim while reaching this milestone. As a tribute to their many Worthy ettorts and all of their fine achievements, we, the graduating classes of February and Iune 1946 do reverently dedicate this book to the Student Cooperative Association. 6

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ORIOLE ILLUSTRATORS Each year, as in the past, a group of talented artists contribute to the suc- cess of the annual publication of the Oriole Yearbook. This year, under the co-sponsorship of Mr. I. Lee Peters and Miss Viola Brosky, the integrity of this group has truly brought out some fine pieces of art. Following the selection of the theme of the Yearbook, these young artists set about to perform original and attractive cuts that adorn the pages of this book. Particular attention is due to the beautifully designed plates, the long tedi- ous work of George Garbus, a member of the Illustrators for eight consecutive semesters. Through the efforts of Frank Szafranski and Rosemarie Chojnicki, gay and Witty cartoons and an interesting cover add to making the book in- teresting as well as humorous. Therefore, to them, the Illustrators, as well as to Mr. Peters and Miss Brosky for their expert guidance and tireless efforts in accomplishing an under- taking well done, We the graduating classes of Ianuary and Iune, l946 say Thank you and heartiest congratulations. 8