South High School - Oriole Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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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

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Dear Seniors: An American philosopher has written that The first duty of education is to teach people to do better the desirable things that they are going to do any- way. Another duty is to reveal higher types of activities and to make them both desired and to an extent possible. You who are terminating va- rying preparations for life in the field of one of America's most cherished institutions, free pub' lic education, must reflect upon the effects of the fulfillment or partial fulfillment of these duties have had on YOU for the effects are not only fundamental but, by their very nature, are far reaching. ln other words, each of you rep- resenting a powerful element in the atomic force of American society has been undergoing a pro- cess of modiifcation by which you are either to move that society forward, retard or destroy it. Re- member always that you may occupy no static position. For example, you have learned that natures forces come in pairs, equal and opposite in their effects, that a balance of forces brings about an orderly condition and that these effects can be measured. Likewise, in degree at least, you must have concluded that the social forces, though harder to evaluate, control and measure, are none the less powerful. Thus we have the eternal hope that these latter forces, recognized as our knowledge increases and held in control as our wills decree, offer to all men everywhere that security without which we can lose the accomplishments of the last 5000 years. Therefore, do the desirable things better than others before you, seek constantly for higher types of activities and you may rest assured that man's Hunceasing purpose will run so long as time endures. lt has been good to know you, to work with you and for you, and to hold with you that firm belief that not only America but the whole World can be more beautiful to the degree that We as individuals strive to make it so. MR. STERLING Very sincerely yours, Chester L. Sterling Principal 10