South High School - Oriole Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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MH. C. L. STERLING MH. bl. M. ML-LAUCHLIN DR. R. H. HOLBHOOK MR. H. H. JOHNSON MR. E. G. BURNS 12

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The first edition of the school paper was published October 1, 1914. K. Salome Stamm was the first editor. It was called the Oriole,' because the orange and black of the Baltimore Oriole had been chosen as the school colors. Up to this time, South High had no specific school paper. With the installation of the print shop in 1924, came a new publication, a newspaper, called the Oriole Newsf' It has been under the supervision of Miss Edith Davidson, Mr. Charles Young, and in 1943, Miss Elizabeth Frost became supervisor. The Yearbook, was first published by the Senior Class of June, 1915, and was dedicated to Elizabeth Dallas Wilbams, a retired faculty member. In August, 1942, Mr. J. M. McLaughlin, South Highis second principal reach- ed the age of retirement and relinquished his active duties. Mr. H. H. Johnson, a member of the faculty since November, 1912 had become the school's first vice- principal in September, 1924 and he, too, had retired in june 1940. Mr. C. L. Sterling, who had been placed in charge of the newly built South Vocational High School in February, 1940 became the vice-principal of the entire plant in September, 1940 and succeeded to the principalship of South Iunior-Senior and Vocational High School in September, 1942. Mr. E. C. Burns, who had been prin- cipal of the evening school for 13 years, was appointed to the vice-principalship of the entire school at the same time. South Vocational High School-the most modern school of its kind in the city of Pittsburgh, was opened in February, 1940. Here the boys learn both trade skills and related work. Half the time is spent in shop where skills and operating techniques are acquired. The other half of the time is spent in learning related and academic work which includes such subjects as, English, Related Math, Re- lated Science, Related Drawing, Related Theory, and Physical Education. There are eight shops with a maximum capacity of 450 boys. South Vocational High School boys are the only boys in the city that can boast of knowing how to bake, for South Vocational has the only known bakery. This school, according to Fed- eral government regulators, was not built for the purposes of giving instructions to the backward, or otherwise subnormal individuals, but was instituted for the clearly avowed purpose of giving thorough Vocational instructions to boys, so that they might find suitable and profitable employment. It can boast, too, of having the only aircraft-engines department in the city. Many boys have achiev- ed their life ambitions upon graduating from this worth-while institution, for they have had their hands as well as their minds trained. Somewhere beneath the stars there is work that you alone were meant to dog never rest until you have done itf, This quotation by Dr. Brashear, an out- standing figure in the growth of the South Side, must have been taken to heart by the citizens of this community and the faculty of South and South Vocational High Schools. They have proven that through cooperation and guidance a small settlement can become a vital part of a great and prosperous steel center. 11

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Men Behind the Scenes You have heard it said, Tell me who your friends are and I'll tell you what kind of a person you are. So I say now, Note the leaders South High has had in its fifty years of existence and you will understand why it has become a corner- stone in this community. In its infancy it was nurtured by the late Dr. R. H. Hol- brookg in its youth, fathered by Mr. I. M. McLaughlin and the late Mr. H. H. Johnson, in its prime, it is being fostered by Mr. Chester L. Sterling and Mr. George Burns. To become the third oldest school in Pittsburgh and to develop from a part time community convenience to a cosmopolitan high school offering many and varied courses, mental and physical labors have been expended by these five men behind the scenes. Guiding youth is primarily a labor of loveg hence, these educators must have had as their motto: Consider that I labored not for myself only, But for all them that seek learning? These five peers who did and do their daily tasks with no other motive than to prepare youth in the art of living deserve commendations! Few realize the patience, understanding, psychological knowledge, and love of humanity neces- sary to steer an institution of learning. These educational leaders set the tempo for the teachers as Well as the student bodyg an inspired faculty and an efficient office force, react upon each and every student. Our leaders have felt that to im- prove their understanding they must increase their own knowledge and be able to deliver that knowledge to others. South High School has been fortunate in having leaders who derive keen satisfaction from seeing awkward, hesitating youth develop into outstanding American citizens. These men can be justly proud of the sons and daughters of South High, and the sons and daughters of this school owe much to the men behind the scenesf, 13