The Pittsburgh Academy - Eagle Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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THE EAGLE MOTHER LYTLE HUSE who have scanned the pages of the EAGLE 'J'u lJt'u.' thus far have doubtless noticed that it is hopelessly MIT' incomplete and that its excellence in other respects cannot atone for one outstanding defect. This defect, which it grieves us to confess, is the omission of Mrs. Lytle's picture. The omission was not due to oversight. lt was def liberate, yet unavoidable as far as lay in our power. ulvlotheif' Lytle is esteemed, admired and loved by all who know her. Alumni of the distant past-as far back as 1890-cherish fond memories of her pleasant smile and everfcheerful disposition. To them and to succeeding graduatingglasses she is a vital part of the institution that is P. A. Her radiant personality, her optimism in the face of formidable obstacles and trying personal griefs, her 'Lconf tagiousm smile-all have endeared 'her to her children and gained their love. We of the class of 1926 shall miss her sorely. The business world or the university can offer no worthy subf stitute. We have become accustomed to her cheery greetf ing. Vxfe have taken our personal worries to her-our disappointments and our heartachesgand have been ref freshed by her sympathetic understanding and truly optif mistic manner. She has given us another perspective and we have come away strengthened and refreshed. We shall miss her! The years may bring true and deep friendshipsg may be full of happiness, of joy and of success but we shall consider Life a most gracious benefactor indeed if She offers us such a pleasant, wholesome, dependable and loving friend as 'LMother Lytle. I THE PITTSBURGH ACADEMY Thirty-three

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X X xx I THE EAGLE f 2 'Edith THE BOOSTERS HE ahove picture contains part of the memhership of the Boosters. This cluh lacks a constitution, a hoard ol' officers and a regular meet' ing place: yet its memhers have shown that they possess the true P. A, spirit, the spirit of cofoperation and of loyalty to a worthy undertaking, The Boosters' Cluh consists of those non graduates who have purchased a copy of the 1926 EAGLE. Miist of the Boosters are -luniors, who will finish their courses in 1926. Many, however, are memhers of the class of '26 who secured desirable positions hefore they completed their courses. By actively supporting the 1926 EAGLE and thus enabling the graduating class to puhlish a year hook, the Boosters have earnetl the gratitude of the class of '26. THE PITTSBURGH ACADEMY . N Thirty-two ,X , I .

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s N, ,R x THE E GLE : 1? -41..rfl1 I75 SXIZ The best of prophets of the future is the past. -BYRON. EVENING SCHQGL gym have reached another milefstone on our journeyg through life. It will be marked S 5 by a diploma of the Pittsburgh Academy. Part of the way led upfhill and the road Q 1. seemed long. Toiling, weary, but refusing to yield the tight. we have struggled flint forward and upward. But this up-hill road has also taken us through the cool, shaded lanes of friendship and recreation, where we have found courage and inspiration in the contacts made. Before we separate, and each continue on the way he has mapped out for himself, let us pause a moment to glance backward and count, il possible, the benefits which have fallen to our lot during our school life at Pittsburgh Academy, It has been our privilege to associate with persons from many different walks of life. Qur class ls comprised of students from almost every state in the Union and we have representatives here from Russia, Wales, England, Canada and Bermuda. We, of the night school, are espef cially privileged as we can count among our number men and women who have already met with some degree of success in the world. From them we have been able to borrow inspiration and ideals which have helped us in the selection of our goal. They have taught us that in order to succeed in any field we must first determine what it is we hope to win, and then, fixing our eyes steadfastly on that goal. never swerving, never doubting, never fearing, struggle onward until we have attained our highest ambition, But a wellfrounded education is not acquired alone through the study of books. To the successful man or woman the ability to play. as well as to work in harmony with his conf temporaries ls an absolutely essential part of his knowledge. None realize this better than our faculty. They have planned for our benefit numerous social activities, including dances and swimming parties, and have gladly sponsored any movement among the student body which might tend to bring its members into closer fellowship. Early in 1913 the Owls, the literary club of the Night school, l'C'Ul'gZlIIlZlIC.l. To this organization we are indebted for many enjoyable evenings. lmportant questions of school, state, and government were settled in the debates held during the following year. For the edilication and enlightenment of the students a mock trial, conducted strictly in accordance with the system in effect at the present time. was held. Music, plays, orations, and reading helped make the programs interesting. THE PITTSBURGH ACADEMY Thirty-four 5 fl-f --4 -7-H --A