Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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8 Commencement Record leading role of a hunted revolutionist. Coyle acted the part of the policeman. Outwardly, he was a loyalist, but inwardly his heart lay with the cause of Granuaile. Bell and Orwig added a comic touch to the play. ,They represented two honest but ignorant policemen. Husted was responsible for the musical effects, while Sherwood did the back-stage work. The play was very success¬ fully given. As there is probably no extra-curriculum activity as trying mentally as public speaking, it may be readily seen that our class has made the most of the wonderful opportunities offered by our beloved foster-father, Stephen Girard. And here we should like to extend to Mr. Andrews our sincere thanks and appreciation for his untiring efforts in forwarding all our activities in dramatics and public speaking. Mother o’ Mine In grateful recognition and deep appreciation of our mothers and guardians. If I were hanged on the highest hill, Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine! I know whose love would follow me still, Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine! If I were drowned in the deepest sea, Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine! I know whose love would come to me, Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine! If I were damned of body and soul, Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine! I know whose prayers would make me whole, Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine! —Rudyard Kipling.

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January, 1930 7 From the Stage The Class of January, 1930, presents its public appearances in the following record: Ours was the first and only class to attempt any presentations in the audi¬ torium on Wednesday morning during the Senior-One term. This accomplish¬ ment is commendable. It represents a distinct forward step in student platform work at Girard College. The class play, Shakespeare ' s Hamlet,” was presented last spring. Its cast included several members of our class. The actors were Gilbert Burleigh a clever villain, Francis Coyle, captain of the guards and a staunch admirer of Hamlet: Max Gross, a meek, obedient messenger; Edgar Orwig, a thick-headed numb-skull of a grave d ' gger; Merril Rex, a young gallant; and Dominic La- tella and Edwin Sherwood, travelling players. It is generally conceded that this was the most successful play ever staged in the Chapel. On the debating team we were represented by Edwin Sherwood and Gilbert Burleigh. The latter served as alternate. After close contests with the George School and Pennington School debaters on the question, “Resolved: That the two per cent quota law should be eliminated from the Immigration Act.” The work of the team was declared praiseworthy. The public speaking of our last term gave every member of the class an opportunity to make a public appearance. Our general presentations in the Chapel on Thursday mornings were of an interesting and novel nature. The conducting of services by members of our class was well done, and the Sunday evening reports were enlightening and well delivered. In the Declamation Contest, five of the six contestants came from our group. Gilbert Burleigh glorified friendship with a very impressive appeal to guard our best associations as precious things and won the first prize offered by the alumni. John Weber presented very persuasive facts to substantiate the statement that “Commercial Aviation is Safe.” Reed McCartney wove a beautiful description of the spirit of Christmas. He told of the miracle of Christ’s birth, its significance, and why we celebrate it today. Martin Mabrey presented a biographical sketch of the life of Russell Conwell. This speech was logical, well balanced, and given in an excellent manner. “Immortal Song,” the title of Edwin Sherwood’s speech, was a glowing tribute to songs that never die. “Eddie” was awarded third prize. Our class has contributed a few sterling presentations on several Monday monrngs during the term. Gilbert Burleigh gave an excellent account of his experiences as a life-guard during the summer, and Martin Mabrey offered a brief survey of the life of Russel Conwell. The final appearance of our class on the stage came in Lady Gregory’s famous one-act play “At the Rising of the Moon.” Burleigh interpreted the

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January , 1930 9 School Publications The responsibility of perpetuating Girard College traditions in literary ac¬ tivities has fallen to several members of our class. No small portion of praise has rewarded their efforts. These boys, editors of the Magazine, the News, and the Record, and reporters for the Steel and Garnet, take with them valuable training and experience which could not have been secured in any other way. The interest and enjoyment expressed by the student body constitute a reward that ought to inspire much pleasant anticipation among our succesors. The Girard Magazine, the literary publication of the College, has been very ably managed by Reed L. McCartney, Editor-in-chief, and Philip Egan, Associate Editor. Its new sponsor is Dr. Raymond Haskell. This periodical is one of the best of its type; for pure literary effort it is noteworthy. During their in¬ cumbency the Magazine has been enlarged, it has broadened out until it is more representative of the student body, and it will take on a new color and attractive¬ ness in the spring and summer issues. In the Girard News, improvement in literary form and development in mater¬ ial have been effected. Its publication during these five months was under the guidance of John Scott, Editor-in-chief who was given very able support by William M. Shoucair, News Editor, and Thayer B. Seese, Sports Editor. As the sponsor of this paper, Professor Foust deserves appreciation and commen¬ dation. More and more this paper is securing for itself a place in the minds of the students, and its power is increasing correspondingly. As for the Commencement Record, the estimate of its merit lies with you-. The staff has attempted to make it of intrinsic value to the graduates and attrac¬ tive to other interested in our accomplishments. Any success in this respect may lie attributed to Edwin L. Sherwood, the Editor-in-chief, assisted by McCartney, Coyle, Egan, and Scott. Several members of our class reported for the Steel and Garnet and kept the alumni in touch with the happenings within the College. They were Edwin L. Sherwood and Reed L. McCartney. Music We may bt justly proud of our class in the musical activities of the College. Commencing with the band, we may safely say that under the capable captaincy of Edgar Orwig, solo clarinetist, the band has enjoyed a term of unprecedented improvement. He was ably assisted in his duties by First Lieutenant Harold Davis, leader of the basses and performer on the Sousaphone, and Second Lieutenants David Gray and George Bruce, players of the Sousaphone and drums respectively. The administration of the band was reinforced greatly by the fine cooperation of the non-commissioned officers. Remo DiDonato, a solo clarinetist, has carried out his duties as Supply Sergeant with skill. John Hocking, euphonium soloist, and Malcolm Robertson, clarinetist, were