Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1931 volume:

Elu ' (EmmmnuTuuntt iRmirit (ttlaaa nf January 1931 iEMtflnal § taff EDWARD C. EPHAULT, Editor-it Chief LAWRENCE M. ESTILL GEORGE C. WHITTAM C. RAY HOWARD WILLIAM T. MICHAELS The Girard College Press January, 1931 3 “This, I zoos worth to God, whose wheel the pitcher shaped.” T HERE was a lump of clay on the potter’s wheel. The wheel of experience turned slowly at first. The nimble fingers of the potter went deftly to work fashioning, with the touch of his genius, the pitcher which had been for a long time only the creation of his mind. So this is the scheme of things in which the Potter creates the potter, and he, in turn, catching the spirit of the Master moulds others to rise from one condition to another until they aspire at least to assume the master’s place. Life is a process of growth. When we left behind us those dear mothers who to-day greet us as if at the end of a journey, we entered Girard some ten years ago with no expectations, hopes, or visions that light the spark of human ambition. No conception of hopelessness describes what we then saw before us. But God made teachers who have striven to perfect themselves with the fulness of experience, reason, and inspiration; and we were placed in the hands of such as these. Each of them is different from the other. Each one leaves something different from that priceless contribution of every other. As the individual finger of the potter moulds a design of beauty at the neck, or the bulge, or the mouth of the pitcher, similarly each teacher has left his mark upon the boy. It is there to stay. Each impression, each influence, each moulding of the texture, and each filling or designing has not come to him in vain. Time will go on but the words of his craftsmen shall ever endure. Boys of January 1931! Accept the challenge of the Potter! Strive on with the indomitable spirit of the potter to progress, to achieve, to build. Let what has been done for us spur us now to do for ourselves. We can face the wind, bear the strain, meet the fortunes and misfortunes of life with unfaltering purpose. “Potter and clay endure.” We shall succeed in the same measure that we strive. And on the way we shall go as travellers facing the west, but Wherever we go in the world, dear Girard; Whatever the work that we do; Whatever the fare, we shall have but one care, And that to prove worthy of you. 4 Commencement Record UPPER JUNIOR Charles J. Keys Chester W. Phillips Walter R. McClelland James E. Woods Charles Kennedy Chester W. Phillips UPPER SENIOR Charles J. Keys Walter R. McClelland Henry A. Young James E. Woods Charles Kennedy Edward C. Ephault CLASS ADMINISTRATION President LOWER JUNIOR Chester W. Phillips Vice-President Herman Castellani Secretary Henry A. Young Treasurer James E. Woods Business Manager Charles Kennedy Conference Committee (No member) President LOWER SENIOR Walter R. McClelland Vice-President Charles J. Keys Secretary Henry A. Young Treasurer James E. Woods Business Manager Charles Kennedy Conference Committee Charles J. Keys HIGHEST STANDING Valedictorian —Henry Alexander Young Salutatorian —Stephen Anthony Walton CLASS SPEAKER • George Henry Yemm DISTINGUISHED IN DEPARTMENTS ENGLISH Henry Alexander Young SPANISH Henry Alexander Young MATHEMATICS Edward Woodrow Wilson SCIENCE Kurre Wilhelm Ostrom SOCIAL STUDIES George Henry Yemm COMMERCIAL INSTRUCTION r Rowen McClelland Henry Alexander Young MECHANICAL INSTRUCTION John William Knock January, 1931 5 Herman Castellani William Clouser John F. Forsht John Frasco Rodney Barwick Douglas Buchanan Frederick Clark George Grafton Automobile Shop Edward C. Ephault Chester Phillips Pattern Shop Irvnig Kern John Knock Electrical Shop Lawrence Estill Walton Gibson Harry Seiders Biology Kurre Ostrom VOCATIONAL MAJORS COMMERCIAL SCHOOL COURSES Stenographic Ray Howard Charles Kennedy Charles Keys Walter McClelland Donald Miller Clerical Edwin Greenawalt Samuel Kagel Joseph Maser William T. Michaels MECHANICAL SCHOOL COURSES Carpentry Shop Ellis Booth William Collins Paul Frankel Leon McMenamin Clyde Meyers Kurre Ostrom Steam Fitting Richard Splane SPECIAL COURSES Chemistry Paul Frankel George C. Whittam Richard Williams James Woods Albert F. Young Frederick Miller Stephen Walton George Yemm Henry A. Young Drafting Shop David Bortel George Lowe Alexander Deveney Earl Tanner John Fay Foundry Edward Wilson Music Howard Mills 6 Commencement Record Class Socials “On with the dance! let joy he unconfined; No sleep ’till morn, when Youth and Pleasure meet.” —Byron C LASS socials, an established institution in Girard, were enjoyed to the utmost by our class. Perhaps there is nothing that better acquaints the Girard boy with the social customs of the outside world than these semi-annual social evenings. The last lingering strains of music have now faded into the past, but we will always be able to linger over the memory of those happy hours, all too few. Our Junior-One social was held on May 24, 1929. Being the first one, it was of course a new experience in our lives. The music started at exactly eight o’clock and immediately the floor was alive with gay couples. Many members of our class were dead tired from the trip to Valley Forge, but the bewitching strains of music and the alluring guests soon rejuvenated them and turned them into gay and lighthearted partners. Owing to the extensive work done by our hostesses, hosts, and decorating committee, the rooms were beautifully adorned. The gay color combinations made the social resemble a May dance of long ago. Due to the newness of the event, there was some confusion; but on the whole, everyone enjoyed himself to the utmost. After the good-nights had been said, our first social became a fond memory and the next one seemed a long way off. We had no sooner stopped discussing the first social than we began to look forward with eager anticipation to our Junior-Two affair which was to be held on December 13, 1929. On this occasion the room was invaded by the spirit of Christmas. A large Christmas tree stood in one corner, lavishly resplendent with trimmings and blinking colored lights. Large snowflakes seemed to cluster on the window-panes, and snow-covered boughs displayed their cold beauty on the walls. We had now become acquainted with social life; therefore real veterans escorted their partners into the room and merrily swung into the opening foxtrot. A confetti shower brought another enjoyable evening to a close. Thus another class social passed into the glowing past and alert minds looked ahead to the following March. Our Senior-One social was held on March 14, 1930. Saint Patrick ruled over the occasion. All the decorations reflected the symbols of Irish tradition. Among the novelties introduced at this affair was a balloon and Saint Patrick Hat dance. Small Irish hats were distributed and worn by the fair sex during that dance and for the remainder of the evening. After the confetti dance and the moonlight waltzes, two-score and six tired, but happy couples walked slowly to the Lodge, where, adieus voiced, the occasion slipped into the past. January, 1931 7 Perhaps the most enjoyable of all our socials was the last—the Senior-Two dance. On October 10, 1930, our class opened the fall social season. The room was a myriad of color. A little touch of futuristic design added to the decorative scheme. In one corner, a silhouette in the form of a moon portrayed a boy and girl tete-a-tete. This feature was so attractive it aroused enthusiastic comment. Early in the evening a grand march led the way to a traditional Paul Jones. A touch of comedy was introduced when bon-bons were given out as favors which became ominous with the caps which exploded with a startling noise when opened. Later in the evening a confetti shower and balloon dance added to the merriment pf all. As the last strains of the moonlight waltz were played, our last social was over. As we turned back to the regular routine, we appreciated Dryden’s feeling that “Dancing is the Poetry of the Foot.” The pleasant associations formed at our socials will long be cherished among us. It is with a feeling of regret that we give thought to the fact that we shall never attend another class social in Girard College. “Dancing is the Child of Music and of Love.” —Sir John Davies Trips TRIP is often the experience of a lifetime. We shall never forget that consecrated ground at Valley Forge where Washington spent the winter of 1777-1778 with the fragments of his crippled troups of soldiers. How often a willingness to suffer and sacrifice brings better things to those who come after. But the most hallowed spot of all is the Washington Memorial Chapel commemorating what the Revolutionists fought and died for that our independ¬ ence might last forever. On our second trip, that to the Girard Estate in the Shenandoah Valley, we saw for ourselves the gigantic industry of coal mining. Breakers, colliers, reservoirs, huts and houses bearing mute evidence of deprivation and toil, and an interesting townsfolk above the ground; below the ground, in the bowels of the earth where grim darkness is one’s only companion, we saw the removal of coal. This is a possession and an enterprise we shall always remember. Then to the heart of the nation where the beauty and the power of our great land reside. Washington! It is an atmosphere and a spell of inspiration which everyone calling himself American should absorb. From the Congressional Library we went on to the Capitol, the Smithsonian Institute, Mount Vernon, where Washington’s greatest plans for his nation were forged, to the sacred portals of the Washington and the Lincoln Memorials, and finally to the presence of those of 8 Commencement Record our greatest long since gone to their Reward—in the National Cemetery at Arling¬ ton. Conveying with ours their gratitude to the College for these highly stimu¬ lating and instructive trips, the officers of the Band and Battalion mention their special trip to the United States Military Academy at West Point. Here they saw the great military college of the nation with its finest examples of officership. Study as you will from the most graphic descriptions of these beautiful spots, there is no replacing an actual visit to the soil where the founders of our nation and our College actually trod. They fought and conquered, and then, lying back upon their arms, they said with thanks to God, “At last ’tis mine to have and give that- others may know Thy will better than I.” And so we again are obligated to you of Girard College. Our Athletic Achievements I N the realm of sports, our class has not been without honors. Chester Phillips leads the class in the number of “G’s” won with the total of six to his name. He became a member of the Gym team in 1926 when he earned his numerals. For the next four years “Chet” was a member of the team and served as captain during the last two. In 1928 he won the Groff Gym Trophy for best individual performances in the gymnasium. Walton Gibson was also a member of the Gym team. In 1929 he received his numerals, and in the following year, his letter. Our class was represented in swimming by Chester Phillips, John Knock, and Harry Seiders. They all won their letters in that sport the past year, and Phillips won his the year before. Howard Mills earned his numerals as assistant manager of the swimming team in 1929, and Kennedy received his letter for managing the same team in 1930. Five members of our class, Edward Ephault, John Forsht, John Frasco, Irving Kern, and Don Miller were members of the 1930 baseball squad, and are wearers of the “ 31.” Our class showing on the cinder track has been modest. Herman Casterline was the only one who represented us in this sport in 1929. For his exceptionally fine showing as a sprinter he received his “G.” In 1930 Charles Keys, Ray How¬ ard, John Knock, Chester Phillips, and Stephen Walton were members of the squad. Keys, Howard, and Walton won their letters, and Knock and Phillips their numerals. Soccer proved to be our most representative sport. Edward Ephault, left half back and captain, led the team through an undefeated season. Charles Keys and Dave Bortel were co-workers of Ephault on the halfback line. Leon Mc- Menamin, Fred Miller, and James Woods composed the major part of the forward line. George Yemm was the able goal tender of the team with Ostrom as his assistant. The substitutes, Walter McClelland, Douglas Buchanan, Herman January, 1931 9 Casterline, John Forsht, Joseph Maser, and Henry Young were great opposition to the holders of regular berths. All of these won their letters. Clyde Myers, Irving Kern, Don Miller, John Fay, and Rodney Barwick were receivers of numerals for this sport. In 1929 Leon McMenamin received numer¬ als for work on the soccer team. Richard Williams was a most able playing manager and is now a possessor of his letter. The three cheer leaders of our class, Earl Tanner, Richard Splane, and Harry Seiders did much toward the winning of our games and deserve the letters which they now possess. School Publications T HE responsibility of perpetuating the literary activities of Girard College has been left in the hands of several members of our class. Their literary talent found an outlet in the Girard Magazine, the Girard News, the Steel and Garnet, and the Commencement Record. Each has endeavored to live up to or improve the standards of the literary achievements of Girard College. Their reward has been the expressed satisfaction of the faculty and student body. The Girard Magazine, which represents the best in literary ability at the College, has been well managed by George C. Whittam, Editor-in-Chief, and William T. Michaels, Associate Editor. Under the expert guidance of Dr. Haskell these young men have instituted improvements in the Magazine which have made it very interesting and valuable to its readers. The pleasant task of bringing together all the topics of interest concerning Girard, and making it as appealing as possible in the form of the Girard News,” was also in competent hands. Its publication during the last five months was under the guidance of Edward C. Ephault, Editor-in-Chief, who was very ably supported by Lawrence M. Estill, Sports Editor, and C. Ray Howard, News Editor. Under this staff and its sponsor, Professor Foust, to whom we extend our appreciation and commendation, the News did its best to become a helpful influence and a bearer of accurate information concerning Girardians and others interested in the College. Rodney B. Barwick and George T. Lowe represented the class as correspondents for the Steel and Garnet. They afforded the alumni interesting information concerning the College. As for the Commencement Record, it is a compilation of the achievements and honors attained by the members of the Class of January 1931. The members of the staff have striven to give you in the Record an honest review of the accomplishments of this class. Those so honored to compile this were Edward C. Ephault, Editor-in- Chief, and his associates, Lawrence M. Estill, C. Ray Howard, George C. Whittam, and William T. Michaels. 10 Commencement Record Musical Activities F ROM the start January 1931 has shown an interest in the musical organiza¬ tions of the school. We became a part of the Junior Hundred and later joined the ranks of the Field Music and the Junior Orchestra, but we arrived at our best performance in the Band, Orchestra, and Glee Club. In the Band we were represented by a group of boys who did much to uphold the standards of that organization. From the many fellows that started, we find in our last year, Henry Young, solo cornetist and captain, and Edward Ephault, solo trombonist and first lieutenant. They were assisted very ably by Albert Young and Rodney Barwick, second lieutenants, (cornet and the French horn players respectively) and by John Knock, supply-sergeant and solo cornetist. George Whittam played the oboe. In the Girard College Orchestra we find our class has a group of five musi¬ cians representing our contribution to that organization. Howard Mills, Leader, found his talent adapted to playing the clarinet. The Assistant Leader, John Forsht, performed upon the oboe. Chester Phillips played solo violin for several terms, and Charles Kennedy the viola for the same period. From the ranks of the Glee Club, which represents the most mature voices of the student body, we find a good representation in this class. Under the lead ership of Edward Ephault, President, and Chester Phillips, Vice-President, we find them progressing rapidly in their development with the help of Mr. Carey. Joseph Maser and Irving Kern served very ably as librarians of the Glee Club. Among the first tenors we find William Clouser, Chester Phillips, Leon McMenamin, George Whittam, and Henry Young. Second tenors in that group of voices number from our class Ellis Booth, John Fay, Irving Kern, and John Knock. Our classmates in the baritone section were Ray Howard, Charles Kennedy, Joseph Maser, Stephen Walton, and George Yemm. Bass singers— Edward Ephault, L awrence Estill, Paul Frankel, Edwin Greenawalt, George Lowe, and Donald Miller. Before the event of the installation of the movietone machine in the audi¬ torium, Howard Mills was leader and John Forsht was assistant leader of the movie orchestra. Charles Kennedy and Chester Phillips were also members of this organization. Special credit is due Chester Phillips for starting a tradition which we feel sure will continue. He wrote both the words and music to our class song. “When It’s Time for Old Pals to Part.” An Appreciation We cannot express in full the gratitude we owe to our hostesses and hosts who gladly gave their time to the interests of our class. Miss Erchinger, Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. March are those who have helped make our January, 1931 I 1 social activities successful. Their untiring efforts in behalf of the class will b“ remembered by us as an expression of real friendship. As we separate for different pathways of life, we hope that our friendship will not lessen and that the parting will bring us the realization that, “We only part to meet again.” We also wish to give a resolution of thanks to the Decorating Committee headed by Lawrence Estill, Chester Phillips, Charles Keys, and Fred Clark, who gave their time and faithfully contributed in making our colorful social evenings. Friends of Acting and Speaking Drama is life, Life is a play, Plays have their acts, Players their parts. To some, comes nought For the parts they play; To others pours The gold—their due. Each act must end. The curtain falls. The plot goes on. New actors come. I F I must apologize for these simple stanzas, I whole-heartedly do so. They come something like gusts of wind, a puff here and a puff there. Yet I did not want to lose them, so I quickly jotted them down and there they are, with apologies to the immortal Shakespeare. It was through Shakespeare that the word of drama reached its highest pinnacle in past decades. Today, you and I can thoroughly enjoy ourselves at the theatre following with our eyes, our minds, our souls the living characters of the Dramatist. Yet among our group there are a few who can appreciate Shakespeare more than others and love drama in all its forms. Many in our class have been, from almost the time they entered the College, interested in drama, acting, and speaking. They began as early as the first grade to familiarize themselves with the stage. From the fifth or sixth grade, members of our class have given numerous plays and programs before various groups of the student body. The first notable one among these was given in our Junior year. The usual dramatic version of Dicken’s Christmas Carol was for the first time given by the boys of high Junior as previously given by Seniors. Johnny Forsht portrayed Scrooge admirably as the man whose soul was not touched by 12 Commencement Record the Christmas spirit. Stephen Walton quite humbly clothed himself in the attire of Bob Cratchet, Scrooge’s hard-working bookkeeper. George Yemm took the part of the optimistic, cheerful nephew, and Rodney Barwick played the part of the “happy boy.” I am sure that we all agree, those that remember it, that it was well done. We congratulate them. In the Senior Class Play, James M. Barrie’s Admirable Crichton, we were represented by three members. Earl Tanner, as we would expect, played the role of a young lady—but no apologies to the ladies. He gave a characterization of a young maid, Jean. We all registered a shock when we saw the “charming” face of Mrs. Perkins, for who should be behind it but Don Miller. As usual he forgot to shave and oh, what a bewhiskered star he made. The part of Lord Brocklehurst, taken by John Forsht, could hardly have been better done. We thought that a more typical Englishman in the German-French could not be found. To turn from acting and actors, let us change to the acomplished art of speaking. The annual Declamation Contest held December fifth starred three of our class: Yemm who spoke on “History—an Appreciation,” John Forsht who expostulated on, “The Theatre—An Appreciation,” and Freddy Clark who with his known and remarkable fire rendered “The Angel of the Battlefield.” Enthus¬ iastic himself, he touched the judges’ hearts with his story of Clara Barton and won second prize. Congratulations Freddy, and may your success with women be far greater and rewards larger in the future. In our congratulations we do not forget the other contestants whose fine work and wonderful showing made this affair one of the best given in years. Though we love to speak of many of our classmates who have been gifted with talents in acting and speaking, there is one whose accomplished work in the field of drama deserves special recognition. That one, as you may have guessed, is John Forsht. Scrooge, Lord Brocklehurst, Alan Hartley, in Drums of Oulde, were all rendered by him with a high degree of skill. His many public appearances when he lived in Kipling’s Gunga Din or in Hamlet’s famous soliloquies, “to be or not to be,” and “Oh, what a rough and peasant slave am I” have proved his artistic inclination, spirit and talents. We all wish him the best of success in his realizing his ambition to be the world’s greatest actor. Speaking of Forsht and Hamlet, there came to me another breezy thought. I have a common habit, good or bad, of trying sometimes to imitate Shakespeare. You may smile at my attempts, but I will close with this little soliloquy to “Friends of Acting and Speaking” which I present especially to Johnny Forsht: To have a friend Is happiness. To have two friends Is unknown wealth. So now let’s all Be happy—gay And rich in friendship. Let’s all be friends! January, 1931 13 Military Organization M ANY of the class of January 1931 have been members of the Battalion and Band. George Yemm captained Company C in his S-2 term, while William Michaels and Kurre Ostrom commanded Companies A and D respectively. Harry Seiders and Edward Wilson, lieutenants, have been in com¬ mand of the recruits for the past half year. Four members of our class, Ellis Booth, Joseph Maser, and Leon McMenamin, in their S-l term, and George Grafton in his S-2 term, served as lieutenants, while William Clouser held the rank of first sergeant. Donald Miller was supply-sergeant of the staff, and Paul Frankel held the same position in Company C. Charles Keys was senior color- sergeant of the staff in his S-l term. Among the sergeants of our class were Douglas Buchanan, James Woods, Herman Casterline, Lawrence Estill, Richard Williams, Stephen Walton, Goerge Lowe, Fred Miller, and Richard Splane. For the last term the Band has been ably captained by Henry Young. Edward C. Ephault has served as first lieutenant, Albert Young and Rodney Barwick as second lieutenants, and John Knock as supply-sergeant. Earl Tanner brought honor to our class by winning first prize in the single competitive drill in January 1929. Five members of our class, Rodney Barwick, Dave Bortel John Frasco, George Grafton, and Don Miller attended Citizens’ Military Training Camps during the summer of 1930. Don Miller was also an attendant in 1929. 14 Commencement Record Our Graduating Class ' Twas many a year ago, boys, We came to our Girard; The crowding years have hurried past. But we ' ve come through unscarred. It’s time to balance accounts, boys. And reckon our Worth today. To lay our course for the goal ahead. To pause, and perhaps to pray. Have you seen a clear blue lake. When the flood-gates are unbarred, Rush into the arms of the Wanton sea? It is so with our Girard. The wide, wide sea of life, boys. Will not raise its careless tide. And the waves will surge against the shore Unmindful in their pride. Yet if our lives are sweet and clean. Our courage high and holy. If We have trust in Cod’s intent, And spirits chaste and lowly. The tides of life that seem so strong Will yield to our desires; The winds that blow so cold will warm To faith’s consuming fires. If we are worthy, if We are true, ’Cainst sin and shame on guard. Friendship and love will follow us As in our dear Girard. The honors we have Won, boys. The disappointments hard. Let’s scrap them all and give one cheer For the honor of Girard. —C. Addison Willis. January, 1931 15 CHARLES J. KEYS 3426 North Second Street Philadelphia “Charley” President of Class J-2-S-2 Conference Committee S-l-S-2 Vice-President of Class S-l Palmer Certificate 2-2 President, Commercial Club S-2 Underwood Certificate S-l Secretary, Commercial Club S-l Second Prize, Thrift Essay 2-2 Chairman, Sunday Morning Committee S-2 Color Sergeant, Battalion S-l Track Team ’30 Sergeant-Major, Battalion S-2 House Committee S-2 Walter r. McClelland 2435 Seventy-eighth Avenue Philadelphia “Mac” Vice-President of Class S-2 President of Class S-l Secretary of Class J-2 Underwood Certificates and Pin Remington Certificate Second Prize, Joseph A. Campbell Award Woodworking Club S-l Palmer Certificate 2-2 House Committee S-l Sunday Morning Committee S-2 VICE-PRESIDENT RODNEY B. BARWICK 3213 North Seventeenth Street Philadelphia Second Lieutenant, Band S-2 Member of Band 7B-S-2 Steel and Garnet, Correspondent S-2 Royal, Underwood Certificates and Pins Attended C. M. T. C. ’30 Chemistry Club S-l-S-2 Soccer Squad ’30 16 Commencement Record ELLIS BOOTH Olyphant, Pa. “Albi” Glee Club J-2-S-2 Chemistry Club S-l Lieutenant in Battalion DAVID R. BORTEL 3189 Janney Street Philadelphia “Dave” President, Mathematics Club S-2 Attended C. M. T. C. ’30 Mathematics Club J-l-S-2 House Committee J-l, S-2 DOUGLAS BUCHANAN 1421 South Fifty-third Street Philadelphia “Buck” Engineers’ Club S-l-S-2 Sergeant in Battalion S-l Physics Club J-l-J-2 Vice President Engineers’ Club S-l January, 1931 17 HERMAN CASTELLANI 335 Susquehanna Avenue Wyoming, Pa. “Casty” Vice President of Class J-l Sergeant in Battalion S-l Track Team ' 29 Basketball Squad ’29 Underwood, Royal, Remington, L. C. Smith Certificates Palmer Certificate Underwood Pin Social Studies Club J-2-S-2 FREDERICK G. CLARK 2826 North Darien Street Philadelphia Mathematics Club J-2-S-1 Dramatic Club J-l-S-2 Declamation Contest, Second Prize S-2 Remington Typing Certificate Commencement Record 18 ALEXANDER DEVENEY 1933 South Ithan Street Philadelphia “Alex” Vice-President, Engineering Club S-2 Engineers’ Club S-l-S-2 Swimming Squad ’30 President, Engineers’ Club S-l EDWARD CHARLES EPHAULT 1160 Luserne Street Scranton, Pa. “Rtv?” First Lieutenant of Band S-2 Band 7B-S-2 Basketball Squad ’29 Baseball Squad ’29, ’30 Athletic Council S-2 Conference Committee S-2 Journalists’ Club J-2-S-2 Girard News Staff J-2-S-2 Editor-in-Chief, Girard News S-2 Editor-in-Chief, Commencement Record S-2 Glee Club J-2-S-2 President, Glee Club S-2 Soccer Team ’30 Captain, Soccer Team ’30 House Committee S-2 President, Journalists’ Club S-2 LAWRENCE MELVILLE ESTILL 5712 North Third Street Olney, Philadelphia, Pa. “Larry” Glee Club J-2-S-2 Sergeant, Battalion S-l Monday Morning Committee S-2 Staff, Girard News J-2-S-2 Sports Editor, Girard News S-2 Electrical Club J-l-J-2 Journalists’ Club S-l-S-2 Commencement Record Staff S-2 Vice-President of Journalists’ Club S-2 January, 1931 19 JOHN WILFRED FAY 915 South Farragut Terrace Philadelphia “Max” Glee Club J-2-S-2 Engineers’ Club S-l-S-2 Industrial Club J-l-J-2 JOHN FRANKLIN FORSHT Lock Haven, Pa. “Johnny” Underwood, Royal Certificates and Pin Remington Certificate L. C. Smith Pin Orchestra 2-1-S-2 Movie Orchestra J-2-S-2 Assistant Leader, Orchestra S-2 Baseball Squad ’30 Dramatic Club Jf-2; President S-2 Cast, The Admirable Crichton Third Prize, Thrift Essay 2-2 Declamation Contest S-2 First Prize, Girard Band Association PAUL FRANKEL 1857 North Seventh Street Philadelphia “Fat” Sergeant, Battalion S-l Glee Club J-2-S-2 Active in House Competition Modern Language Club J-l-S-1 20 Commencement Record WALTON LEWIS GIBSON Philadelphia Sergeant, Battalion J-2-S-1 Electrical Club J-2-S-1 Gym Squad ’29 Gym Team ’30 GEORGE GRAFTON 5136 Lancaster Avenue Philadelphia “George” Palmer Certificate 2-2 Underwood, Remington, Royal Certificates Attended C. M. T. C. ’30 Lieutenant in Battalian S-2 January, 1931 21 EDWIN CRAIG GREENAWALT Box 235, Rutledge, Pa. “Ed” Sergeant, Battalion S-l Glee Club J-2-S-2 First Prize, Thrift Essay 2-2 Palmer Certificate Commercial Club J-l-J-2 Attended C. M. T. C. ’30 C. RAY HOWARD 1329 North Thirteenth Street Philadelphia “Ray” Captain, Battalion S-2 News Editor, Girard News S-2 Glee Club J-2-S-2 Journalists’ Club S-2 Assistant Business Manager S-2 Underwood, Remington Certificates Track Squad ’29 Track Team ' 30 Commencement Record Staff S-2 SAMUEL KAGEL 4437 North Seventh Street Philadelphia “Sam” Assistant Business Manager J-2 Mathematics Club S-l-S-2 22 Commencement Record CHARLES KENNEDY 202 Lincoln Avenue Collingdale, Pa. “Ken” Orchestra 1-1-S-l Movie Orchestra J-l-S-1 Music Club J-l-J-2 Remington, Royal, Underwood, L. C. Smith Certificates and Pin Underwood Accuracy Emblem Glee Club J-2-S-1 Swimming Manager S-2 Business Manager J-l-S-2 IRVING KERN 178 Elizabeth Street Pittston, Pa. “Reds” Member of Glee Club J-2-S-2 Secretary of Glee Club S-2 House Committee J-2-S-2 Engineers’ Club S-l-S-2 Baseball Squad ’30 JOHN KNOCK 1301 Arch Street Ashland, Pa. “Johnny” Band 7A-S-2 Dramatic Club J-l-S-2 Glee Club J-2-S-2 Track Squad ’30 Sergeant in Band S-2 January, 193 23 GEORGE THEODORE LOWE 132 Water Street Chambersburg, Pa. “Scotty Glee Club S-l-S-2 Special Art Class 7B-S-2 Steel and Garnet Correspondent F. Amedee Bregy Art Prize ’28, ’29 First Prize, Safety Device Essay ’30 Sergeant in Battalion J-2-S-1 Chemistry Club S-l-S-2 JOSEPH V. MASER Reading, Pa. President, Physics Club S-2 Lieutenant in Battalion S-l Glee Club J-2-S-2 Librarian, Glee Club S-2 Vice-President Physics Club S-l Palmer Certificate Manager of Soccer Squad ' 30 LEON McMENAMIN 1446 Sparks Street Philadelphia Athletic Council S-2 Conference Committee S-2 House Committee S-2 Soccer Squad ’29 Basketball Squad ’29 Glee Club J-2-S-2 Lieutenant in Battalion S-l Mathematics Club J-2-S-2 24 Commencement Record WILLIAM T. MICHAELS 528 x 2 Kennedy Avenue Johnstown, Pa. “Mike” Palmer Certificate Underwood, Royal Certificates and Pins Literary Club J-l-S-2 Editor of Girard Magasine J-l-S-2 Captain in Battalion S-2 Commencement Record Staff S-2 First Prize, Shenandoah Essay. DONALD K. MILLER 528 North Saint Elmo Street Allentown, Pa. “Don” Palmer Certificate Physics Club J-l-J-2 Basketball Squad ’29 Glee Club J-2-S-2 Supply Sergeant of Battalion S-l Attended C. M. T. C. ’29, ’30 Cast, The Admirable Crichton Pen and Quill Club S-l-S-2 Vice-President, Pen and Quill Club S-l Baseball Squad ’30 Remington, Underwood Certificates Underwood Bronze Pin Conference Committee S-2 House Committee 3-2 FREDERICK A. MILLER 2838 Mutter Street Philadelphia “Dutch” House Committee S-2 Secretary, Commercial Club S-2 Underwood and Remington Certificates Underwood Pin Sergeant in Battalion J-l-S-1 Commercial Club J-l-S-2 Palmer Certificate January, 1931 25 HOWARD MILLS 209 Wildwood Avenue Lansdownc, Pa. Liz” Palmer Certificate Band 7B-1-2 Orchestra 2-1-S-2 Leader Movie Orchestra S-2 Movie Orchestra 2-2-S-2 Music Club j-l-S-2 Special Music Prize, January 1931 Assistant Manager, Swimming Team S-l President, Music Club S-2 Leader of Orchestra S-2 CLYDE J. MYERS 144 East Main Street Strasburg, Pa. “Clubby” Glee Club J-2-S-2 Woodworking Club J-l-S-2 KURRE WILHELM OSTROM 17 Eighth Street Quakertown, Pa. “Osey” Senior Captain, Battalion S-2 Naturalists’ Club J-l-S-2 President, Naturalists’ Club S-l-S-2 Palmer Certificate 2-2 Third Honor in Scholarship S-2 Soccer Team S-l 26 Commencement Record CHESTER W. PHILLIPS 5850 Pemberton Street Philadelphia “Chet” President of Class J-l Vice-President of Class J-2 Conference Committee Member J-2 Sunday Morning Committee S-2 House Committee S-2 Dramatic Club J-l-S-2 Vice-President, Dramatic Club S-2 Gym Team ’27, ’28, ’29 Gym Squad ’26 Captain, Gym Team ’29 Groff Gym Trophy ’28 Composer of Class Song S-2 Swimming Team ’29, ’30 Track Squad ’30 Glee Club J-2-S-2 Vice-President Glee Club S-2 Orchestra 6B—S-l Movie Orchestra J-l—S-l HARRY L. SEIDERS 2239 North Fourth Street Philadelphia “Harry” Lieutenant on Staff of Battalion S-2 Electrical Club J-l-S-2 Vice-President of Electrical Club J-2-S-1 Attended C. M. T. C. ’30 Varsity Cheer Leader ’30 President of Electrical Club S-2 RICHARD W. SPLANE Woodside Bucks County, Pa. “Dick” Sergeant in Battalion S-l Engineers’ Club S-l-S-2 Varsity Cheer Leader ’30 January, 1931 27 EARL RICHARD TANNER Box 103 Palmyra, N, J. “Tat” Cast, The Admirable Crichton First Prize, Individual Competitive Drill J-l Sergeant in Battalion J-2-S-1 Mathematics Club J-l-J-2 Physics Club S-l-S-2 STEPHEN WALTON 1213 Bridge Street Philadelphia “Steve” Palmer Certificate Monday Morning Committee S-2 Sergeant in Battalion S-l Second Scholarship Honors S-2 Track Team ’30 Commercial Club J-l and S-2 Journalists’ Club J-2-S-1 Glee Club S-l-S-2 Staff, Girard News J-2-S-1 GEORGE WHITTAM 516 Kenwood Road Drexcl Park, Pa. Staff, Commencement Record Editor-in-Chief, Girard Magazine Glee Club J-2-S-2 Band 7-A-S-l Literary Club J-l-S-2 Remington, Royal, Underwood Certificates Vice-President Literary Club S-2 28 Commencement Record RICHARD E. WILLIAMS 420 Academy Street Peckville, Pa. “Will” Remington, Royal, Underwood, L. C. Smith Certificates and Pins Sergeant in Battalion J-2-S-1 Engineers’ Club S-l-S-2 House Committee S-2 EDWARD WOODROW WILSON 1500 Trinidad Avenue Washington, D. C. “Woody” Distinguished in Mathematics S-2 Battalion Lieutenant S-2 House Committee S-2 Art Club S-2 Athletic Official “G” JAMES E. WOODS 228 Lincoln Street Johnstown, Pa. “Jim” Supply Sergeant in Battalion S-l Class Treasurer J-l-S-2 Commercial Club J-l, S-l, S-2 Palmer Certificate 2-2 January. 193 29 GEORGE YEMM 710 East Madison Street Philadelphia “George” Glee Club J-2-S-2 Social Studies Club J-2-S-2 Adjutant in Battalion S-2 Second Prize, “Shenandoah Essay” Palmer Certificate Remington, Underwood Certificates President, Social Studies Club S-2 Declamation Contest S-2 Class Speaker S-2 ALBERT YOUNG 3553 North Seventh Street Philadelphia Palmer Certificate 2-2 Underwood Certificate Band 7B-S-2 Second Lieutenant in Band S-2 Music Club J-l-S-2 HENRY A. YOUNG 3553 North Seventh Street Philadelphia “Hen” L’Alliance Francais Award First Prize, Joseph A. Campbell Award Captain of Band S-2 Member of Band 7B-S-2 Commercial Club J-l-S-2 Glee Club J-2-S-2 Secretary of Class J-l-S-l-S-2 Palmer Certificate 2-2 Second Prize, Girard Band Association First Honor in Scholarship S-2 30 Commencement Record We Owe Girard At last the world before us lies and waits; A hustling, bustling world that loves and hates; Fraternal and paternal in its traits; Yet not loo sweet until one makes it so. Between the good and evil may we choose; And on each side our chance will win or lose; But like Columbus on his famous cruise. We must sail on no matter where we go. “Sail on! Ah! there ' s the thing that we must do; A final goal’s awaiting me and you; And toward it We must charge to smash it through, To seek the field of great success beyond .— And after this we ' ll find it won’t be hard. To turn around and thank dear old Girard. (FIj? (Elaaa nf 3lmt? Nutrtmt ifwttoii ©tjirtg-nn? (Sirarii (SaU?gp pjilaitelpliia ®lu ' (Elans nf 3Jiutr Ntttrtmt Ifmttefi ©ljulg-oiip | A Srruri) nf Slu ' ir Artiuitira k C$3 ( I Sinitorial i taff THOMAS E. BAKER, Editor-in-Chief | WILLIAM P. FORNWALT ROBERT G. HEINTZELMAN | JUAN L. de ZENGOTITA LOUIS ROSSITER DEWEES The Girard College Press The Class of June 1931 dedicates this little Volume to Dr. Cheesman A. Herrick, President of Girard College, in token of its respect and esteem for him. June, 193 3 In Appreciation A GREAT school is often the incarnation of the ideals of one man. Rugby was not the school it is today until it felt the influence of Dr. Arnold. And the Girard College of today is a vastly better and finer school than it was twenty years ago, chiefly because of the lofty ideals and leadership of one great character. The debt of gratitude that Girard men owe Dr. Herrick is tremendous. His farsightedness, indefatigable effort, unselfish interest, and love for Girard boys has transformed our Alma Mater entirely. Two decades ago, when he first came here, Girard was making the lives of some thousand boys happier and was preparing them well to meet the responsibilities of life. Even then the College was recognized as one of the foremost schools of its kind in the world. Today Girard ranks among the greatest preparatory schools. The life of the students is fuller and richer, and upon leaving Girard they are better able than ever before to reflect credit upon the institution which prepared them to face life fearlessly and hopefully. The fruition of the ingenuous and assiduous planning of Dr. Herrick has been felt more during the decade which the Class of June, 1931, spent in Girard. As youngsters we felt rather than understood the changes being effected around us. In our high school years it was our good fortune to enjoy many of the advantages made possible by the labors of our President. We have participated in many profitable, extra-curriculum activities not formerly possible in old Girard. The beneficial fruits of the epoch-marking house system we have reaped. Some of our group will have the benefits of the most important forward step in the educational facilities offered by Girard College—a post-high school course of study. Our class has received only a small portion of the advantages that other classes will receive. Undoubtedly the n agnificent series of improvements and changes for the betterment of Girard begun by Dr. Herrick will be developed in the future with the character and spirit of that great educator guiding those who continue in the great work which he has started. But our richest experiences in Girard have been the personal contacts which we have established with Dr. Herrick in our Senior year. It has been possible for us to feel the altruistic glow of his spirit and flourish in the light of his kindness. As long as a spirit like that fostered by our President permeates Girard College, she will continue to progress. It is our fervent prayer that we may be worthy in our future enterprises of the benevolence which has been showered upon us under his influence and leadership. 4 Class Record Commencement Commencement’s come again! Too brief the interval To walk the flowery glen Of friendship with a pal. Or pluck the truant roses That culture chance discloses. So we must leave Girard As those before have gone: The parting will be hard But must be bravely borne. We’ll pledge to those We’re leaving In wine of joy with grieving. Beyond the wide-flung gate We’ll seek life’s ha ppiness. Sunshine and storms await About our ways to press. In morn of years We borrow No evil from tomorrow. Have we not heard it read Where wisdom dwells above? We ask God’s gift of bread And find His boundless love. Save, Cod, from false illusion. From ev ' ry dark confusion. O life that seems so wide, O dreams that reach the stars. To us your faith confide. Your golden stores unbar. God bring us home Christ-named, Unsoilcd and unashamed! —C. Addison Willis. June, 1931 5 Class History P ROGRESS ! Even in ten years our class has seen remarkable changes in Gir¬ ard College, reminding us clearly that each year of life should bring us into greater struggles for better things. In retrospect, however, we must first pause to stretch farewell and cordial hands to those governesses and teachers of our childhood days in this College-home. Their place in our hearts is one which glows with affection of the deepest kind. The training and watchful care they gave us will remain through life a precious memory. As the years go by, they still pass on to tender “newbies” and ripening “hummers” the “Sabbath Cake,” and “grudge line”—and full measure of scorn for “hopping the wall”—yet they have tender mercies. God bless them! The transformation of the appearance of the grounds in the past decade has been almost unbelievable. In 1924 we saw the armory completed. The next mon¬ umental change occurred at the start of our High School years. Girard inaugurated the new house system, and consequently our class was the first to go through with the new plan. With this innovation came the Dining and Service Building, and later the new cottages at the West End. Finally we have seen the new Junior School Building completed and the old Chapel demolished to make way for the new one. With the passing of the Chapel go many pleasant memories, yet many of us pride ourselves with the fact that we were the last to make public appearances on the old Chapel stage—a stage filled with traditions of fine productions. None of us could witness these changes and not share in the thrill of pride for our Alma Mater. Judging by the past, we have only to predict that on our return twenty-five years hence, we shall see more astounding changes than we can now imagine instituted at Girard. In a few short months, the College will launch its Post-Graduate School which is perhaps the biggest step ever taken in our educational progress. Since certain members of our class are to be the first to benefit by this new plan, we are doubly interested in its success. To record logically our history through the ten long years, would be inconse¬ quential and a trifle boring. Those early years will live long in our memories where we treasure most of them. It was in September 1929 that our class organized itself to carry on through the last two years. Under the capable leadership of Juan L. deZengotita, we carried on during our Lower Junior term. We also chose three honorary members from the faculty to serve as our advisors and helpers. Dr. D. Montfort Melchior was chosen as our faculty member, Miss Mildred Pope as our hostess, and Mr. Arthur F. Symonds as our house member. With this organization we accepted all the privileges that became ours, and assumed a new dignity and a deeper interest in the affairs of the school. When we set out on our Upper Junior term, we made a new choice of class officers. French Emmons was chosen to lead us through this half year, and he ably discharged his duties. Late in the term we took the annual trip of the Junior Classes to Valley Forge. Here we spent a day amidst the various shrines of the 6 Class Record Revolutionary period. The deep imprint the trip made upon our memories has never left us, and the chivalric atmosphere that surrounds the spot has left its patriotic touch with us all. A word about the various class socials might be here welcomed. The pleasant reminiscences that we all entertain of these affairs is proof enough that each ' one was truly a success. The decorations were original and pleasing, and the various novelty dances that were introduced always added to the merriment of the evening. Their success was made possible only by the earnest cooperation of our faculty mem¬ bers, class officers, and the various decorating committees. The start of our senior year marked a change in our faculty membership. Mr. Symonds resigned his work at the College to accept a position elsewhere. In recog¬ nition of his work for the class, and his interest in us, we presented him with a gift. In his stead, we chose Mr. Raymond Burkley. The election of class officers resulted in the choice of John Downie as president. At the close of this term we were taken on a three-day tour to Washington, D. C. Amidst the famous public buildings, museums, and congressional halls, we marveled at the nation’s governmental ma¬ chinery. The evening spent in the Congressional Library was one rich in interest and priceless in educational value. The feature of this trip was a visit to Wash¬ ington’s beautiful colonial mansion at Mount Vernon which overlooks the Potomac River. At Arlington Cemetery, where we saw the grave of the unknown soldier, we lived for an hour among the impressive monuments of our nation’s sacrifices. Our last term at Girard was perhaps our happiest, and surely it was the busiest. Members of our class were busily engaged in directing the literary publications of the College. The military and musical organizations were all in charge of our class¬ mates. Many were participating in the various athletic activities of the school, and a large number were practising for the presentation of the annual play. All of these activities are discussed elsewhere. The class elected as its president French Em¬ mons, who had proven his highly-efficient leadership during our Junior-two term. The place he has won in our hearts is shown by the host of friends he has made both in the class and with the faculty and staff of the College. As our president, he succeeded in securing several new senior privileges which the class have tried to use with credit to themselves. We have attempted to set them up as standards for future classes to emulate, and we have tried to discharge new responsibilities as a result of the trust that was placed in us. The last election of the class resulted in the choice of Judge Harry S. McDevitt, of the No. 1 Court of Common Pleas, as our Commencement Speaker. Our class is indeed fortunate in having such a notable Philadelphian as its honorary member, and we appreciate deeply his acceptance of our choice. The last trip we took was to the Girard Estate and coal properties at Shenandoah. This trip was unique, and we were impressed by the workings of the great anthracite coal industry. Now we are in the midst of our Commencement activities. The various din¬ ners and receptions are joys still in the front galleries of our memories. On Thurs¬ day, June 18, we present the finale to our life here at Girard. We cannot express June . 1931 7 the full measure of gratitude to the faculty and staff of the College for their work in our behalf. We can never repay in full the Board of Directors of City Trusts whose interest in the Girard Estate has gone to make Girard College perhaps the greatest of eleemosynary institutions. We thank Dr. Melchior, Miss Pope, Mr. Symonds, and Mr. Burkley for their kind counsel and interest in us as honorary members of the class. We trust that in time we may prove better our deep appre¬ ciation for the work and idealism of the founder, Stephen Girard. Public Speaking Activities A MONG our most interesting and worthwhile subjects we count Public Speaking. From the outset of our work in this course, our class has evinced a lively interest. The beneficial results of this steady application, we believe, was evidenced by our work last year when the results of our efforts were shown in many public appearances. All members of our class had an opportunity to make at least one appearance before the student body. The Thursday morning selections and Scripture readings were well rendered. The class was fortunate in having an opportunity to take part in more than the ordinary number of Sunday night Bible reports; nevertheless, there were more than enough volunteers to handle these assignments. We pride ourselves on having given birth to a practice which we hope other classes will perpetuate. We refer to the writing of original speeches in the place of the conventional Thursday morning recitations. Naturally the start was humble and the number of these speeches was not large, but those that were given were received with unusual interest and enthusiasm. The continuation of this practice would effect a much-desired advance in Public Speaking work at Girard, and we hope our successors will carry forward this work front where we have left it. Our participation in dramatic work may be said to have started when Thomas Baker, while in the seventh grade, successfully wrote, produced, and took part in several plays. Following an interest so early inculcated, Baker, in the earlier years of his high school work, organized in his house “The Merchant Hall Dramatic Club.” Baker’s chief aide in this work was Clair Artz. This club has presented several plays written by Baker and directed by various members of the organization. The formation of similar cultural and educational organizations in the buildings, we hope, will soon become general for there is much to be gained by such activities. While we were still in our One-one year, Peter Dedeo spoke to the high school on a trip which he had recently taken through Europe. This talk was an exceptional piece of work, and an unusual accomplishment for one so young. Later, in the Senior year, Dedeo again spoke to the high school, this time giving an entertaining account of a summer spent by several Girard students at one of the C. M. T. Camps. 8 Class Record In our upper Junior semester the class was represented by eight fellows who engaged, before the high school, in a lively debate on the question of “Compulsory Automobile Liability Insurance.” The work of these fellows bore promise for the future of the College debating team. The young debaters were Matthews, Dedeo, Schoenly, deZengotita, Fornwalt, Sterling, McBride, and Baker. A most unusual and difficult piece of work undertaken by the members of the class was the presentation, entirely in French, of Moliere’s play “Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme.” After being carefully trained by Miss Frey, the French clas s presented this play. Despite the fact that the actors were not using their mother tongue, they presented the comedy well enough for the audience to understand them. It was a unique and interesting performance. Both the acting and the speaking were above par. Especial congratulations go to Charles McBride who did a splendid piece of acting as the leading character. He was supported by Miller, Maurer, Somers, Murray, Peake, Emmons, Whalen, Strieker, Downie, Campbell, Kessler, Jones, and Steele, all of whom fitted in well and added materially to the success of the drama. This is an evidence of the fine work being done at Girard in both the study of languages and acting, and we wish to thank Miss Frey for making possible the execution of a signal achievement. Early in our Public Speaking work our class took an interest in debating. Every member of the class had experience in this activity, and when it came time to choose a debating team there was no dearth of candidates. The team finally picked to represent the school consisted of Paul Sheetz, Peter Dedeo, Thomas Baker, and Dominick Mazzochi, alternate. These students represented Girard well, successfully defending the negative side of the question “Resolved: That laws embodying the principles of old age pensions should be adopted by the states,” against both George School and Pennington School. Our culminating success in dramatic work was reached in the Girard College Dramatic Club’s presentation of the play Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. This play was written by Mr. Andrews and directed by him with the help of Mr. Stewart. It was an adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s unforgettable story. Robert Tennant portrayed Jekyll, the dreamer, the thinker. His ingenious mien and deportment and the power which he instilled in the forceful lines of Dr. Jekyll, brought the audience under his spell whenever he appeared. The soliloquies of Dr. Jekyll were intensified with a radiating idealism; and, in the tragic last scene, Tennant held the audience in silence till after the curtain had been dropped. Equally as effective as Tennant’s acting was that of Thomas Baker, who took a role of an entirely different type—that of the fiend Hyde. As Tennant captured his audience, Baker repulsed them, inspiring a fear and loathing whenever he appeared. His work at the beginning of the climactic last scene was nothing short of marvelous. Hyde went through the scene like an unchained demon and pervaded it with a horror that made it an emotional cataclysm. The part of Poole, the faithful, old English servant, was taken by Morris Ack¬ erman. He showed a deep love for his master and lent to the play a soothing, gentle influence. June, 1931 9 Peter Dedeo gave another unusual performance as the eccentric old Dr. Lan- yon. First, with his oddities, he was wistfully amusing; then he won the pity of his watchers by his concern for his old friend Jekyll. Finally, with a really fine piece of acting, he horrified them in a most realistic death scene. The necessary alleviation from the tension of the play was furnished by Charles Fox, as an Irish policeman, who would fain be a butler. With capers that were almost contortions, accompanied by a perfect brogue, Charles kept the audience in laughter during the entire time he remained on the stage. 1 he minor parts in the play were also well done. Mazzochi, McBride, Murray, Polin, Kessler, Whalen, Mattern, Mirakian and Berry all acted in minor capacities. Great help was furnished by the members of the class in the art group and electrical shop, all of whom had something to do with the effects or appointments for the play. Equally worthy of note was the Original Declamation Contest in which some of our class competed. This contest was truly original. It marked a depart¬ ure from the usual writing of the High School boy on some weighty, hackneyed problem to the choice of a natural topic characteristic of its writer and flowing easily from his heart. The Declamations were free also from the useless oratorical em¬ bellishments and cumbersome ponderosities so common to high school writers. It was the concensus of opinion that this Declamation Contest was the best ever held in Girard. We take pride in saying that, though we were only in the lower senior year, three of the six contestants were in our class and two of them succeeded in winning prizes. Robert Tennant won the first prize with a declamation entitled “Memories.” It was an account of pleasant recollections and precious reminiscences of happy, bye-gone days and hopes still to materalize. It was told with a simple and heart¬ felt sincerity that moved both the judges and the audience. “Roofs of Darkness,” Thomas Baker’s declamation, received the third award. This was a vivid story of the coal miner, his work, his hopes, his fears, his struggles, and his triumphs. It was given with feeling and enthusiasm that made the speaker’s interest in his subject a certainty. Peter Dedeo was our third contestant. His appreciation of poetry was effec¬ tively written and well delivered. Let us in passing speak a word of praise to Robert Tennant who has been nom¬ inated by the Faculty for the Commencement Speakership. This “farmer” has shown the rest of us the way of life in his favorite subject, and we know that he will stir our hearts again on the last night. He carries forth with him our admira¬ tion and affectionate wishes. From the account just presented, it appears that our work in public speaking was diversified and well done. We wish to place credit where it is due and take this opportunity to thank Mr. Andrews without whose skillful direction we would have achieved little. And with this expression of appreciation goes that of our esteem for him. 10 Class Record In Music M USIC, both instrumental and vocal, has for a long time held its place in the interests of many of us. Of our number who aspired to Band or Orchestra seats back in 1927, when we were in class Seven-A, nineteen of us made the grade up to or past Senior-One. These fellows are Captain Joseph Clouser of the Band, leader of the trumpets during the last term ; French Emmons, who served as a lieutenant during his Senior-two year; Morris Ackerman, first solo clarinet and a lieutenant; Louis Dewees, Supply Sergeant of the Band in Senior-two ; Dominick Mazzochi, whose other activities called him away from the Band at the end of Senior-one; Carl Miller, Sergeant of the Band and leader of the saxophones during his Senior-two term; and Paul Sheetz, leader of the trombone section and First Lieutenant in Senior-two. The number of us who found places in the Orchestra was a bit larger. Charles A. McBride continued with the Orchestra from Seven-A to Senior-two, holding the position of Concertmaster here during the lgst year. Peter Dedeo’s membership in the Orchestra was equally long. Dedeo was Assistant Manager of this organization during Senior-two. Joseph Fenton studied the piano for three years and has much to show for it. Charles Fox was leader of the bass section during his years in the Orchestra. Walter Lyford was a member of the Orchestra from Two-one to Senior-one. Joseph Kavalkovich held his place in the violins for four years becoming a solo violinist in Senior-one. The leader of the trumpets for the last year has been Winfield Murray. During this time Norman Raupp played first clarinet and later became leader of that section. The cello section has for four years past boasted of three members of our class, by name, Robert Tennant, for the past year a prominent soloist, Malcolm Schoenly, and Frank Stites. Cyrus Winston was a member of the Orchestra for three years holding the position of Manager of the Orchestra during the last term. The College Glee Club had Samuel Betz as its president for this last term. Robert Tennant was elected Vice-President for the Senior-two term. George Maurer and Walter Ispokavice held positions as Librarians in Senior-two. Some of our class had the good fortune of becoming memjbers of this organization in Junior-two, others in Senior-one, and others in Senior-two. In the first tenor section in Senior-two we found Betz, Branstetter, Clouser, Dewees, Flickinger, Ispokavice, Kelly, Kessler, Stites, Maurer, Sheetz, and Sharman. The second tenors included Dedeo, Deimler, Ackerman, Murray, Miller, and Raupp. Campbell, deZengotita, Fenton, Mazzochi, Schoenly, and Winston sang in the baritone group of the Club. The remaining senior members sang second bass. Foreman, Fox, McBride, Sterling, and Tennant were included here. During the time of their memberships in these various organizations, the musicians of our class have participated in three Christmas concerts and on many other occasions where music was in order. These members of the Band, Orchestra, and Glee Club, as befits the progressive spirit of the school, have, by earnest work, improved the quality and raised the standards of the work done by these organizations while they have been members of them. Recognition is due June, 1931 11 especially to Joseph Clouser for his excellent work as captain of the Band during the past term. Likewise San uel Betz has guided the Glee Club through an especially successful term. Following the precedent set by the class of January 1931, our class has had its own class song. ' The song, “Old Pals,” has come from the pen of Paul Sheetz and is indeed worthy of the place which it holds. School Publications I NTO the willing hands of several members of our class fell the pleasant duty of continuing the fine work set before them in Girard’s field of literary activities: The Girard Magazine, The Girard News, The Class Record, and the Steel and Garnet. To those who undertook these tasks belongs no small share of grateful appreciation. Under their conscientious and able guidance, the literary organs of our school have broadened, improved, and become more appreciated by the entire student body. The Girard Magazine was under the guidance of William P. Fornwalt, Editor-in-Chief, Juan L. deZengotita and Joseph Fenton as Associate Editors. That publication, which is the acme of the literary productions of Girard, has been developed in quality greatly, due in no small measure to their untiring efforts. Its already high standards have been raised materially, and for the quality of pure literary endeavor, the Magazine is noteworthy. Dr. Raymond I. Haskell, the sponsor, has been a helpful guide, and without his ceaseless efforts, always for the best, The Girard Magazine could not have attained the excellence and popularity it now enjoys. The Girard News has grown both in literary development and influence among Girardians these past five months. We were represented upon this literary branch of Girard Life by Thomas E. Baker, Editor-in-Chief, Louis R. Dewees, News Editor, and Robert G. Heintzelman, Sports Editor. The cooperation of these editors and the sponsor of the News, Professor George C. Foust, to whom is due much commendation and appreciation, has aided in making the paper a valuable influence and an interesting medium! through which our daily happenings at Girard are transmitted to the student body and friends of the school. The Class Record is a compilation of the achievements of the class of June 1931. It is designed to present to Girard an honest record of the activities in which the members of this class were concerned, and to serve as a token by which they can remember their all-too-brief but bappy stay in our Alma Mater. It is a signal honor to be chosen to bring forth the Class Record, and those so honored have attempted to show their appreciation by making it a better, more interesting, and more original magazine, and by attempting to do so fine a piece of work that it will become a standard at which all succeeding issues may ai m with their best talents. Whether the editors have accomplished their high purpose we leave that to the readers. The staff of the Class Record : Thomas Baker, Editor-in- 12 Class Record Chief, Juan deZengotita, William Fornwalt, Robert Heintzelman, and Louis Dewees, Associate Editors. , Robert M. Tennant, Sayries Winston, and Lee Gassert were correspondents for the Steel and Garnet, and their fine work in bringing to the Alumni publication the news and happenings at Girard has been very commendable. But not all the literary talent of June 1931 was confined to those publications. In the Thrift, Washington, and Shenandoah essays there have been exposed literary gems of the first water. In the Thrift Essay contest, Robert Tennant won first prize, Juan deZengotita, second, and Edgar Haldeman, third prize. Joseph Fenton won first prize in the Washington Essay contest and Thomas Baker, second prize. Wearers of the “G” A LTHOUGH our class does not boast of an extraordinary record in athletics, our showing has l)een perhaps commendable. The total number of letters worn by thirty-five of our classmates is now fifty-seven. Nor were our activ¬ ities in sports confined to the school teams, for nearly every boy claims represen¬ tation in some sort of house team. The first sport in which our class took part was swimming. In this Walter Maurer won his letter in 1929. The next year Tommy Jones, Murray, and Kelly also won their “G’s.” During the last swimming season, the team was led by Tom¬ my Jones, while Maurer, Murray, Kelly, and Sterling were all on the team:. The squad included Stites and Dewees who received their numerals. Only three of our classmates participated in gym. McGonigal and Kessler won their letters in 1930 and again in 1931, and during the past season Kessler managed the team. Whalen won his “G” in this sport in 1931. Ackerman was on the squad in 1930. The number of our classmates who won their letters in soccer was compara¬ tively small. Those who won their “G’s” were Matthews, Downie, and Somers. A large number of our members, however, played on the soccer squad. They were McBride, George, Branstetter, Deimler, Emmons, Berry, Mazzochi, Stewart, Betz, Clouser, and Strieker. Our most consistent representation in any one sport was in basketball in which eight fellows received letters. Captain Matthews, Somers, Emmons, Betz, Downie, Stewart, Mazzochi, and Manager Branstetter were so awarded. Merrill, Ten¬ nant, Strieker, and Clouser were all on the squad. Our outstanding classmate in track athletics is “Pete” Dedeo who captained the team during the past season and won his letter in 1930. “Pete” has several medals to show for his fine running at C. M. T. C. last summer. Foreman won his letter in track in 1930, and Berry was on the squad this season. In 1931 Whalen and Kessler won their “G’s.” Johnny Matthews’s leadership is shown by his election to the captaincy of the baseball team, a position which he ably filled. His team mates who won their letters were Downie, Betz, Somers, Branstetter, Miraldan, Stewart, Emmons, Mazzochi, and Manager Ispokavice. Strieker, Maurer, George, Clouser, Creveling, Miller, DiLauro, Polin, Peake, Artz, and Assistant Manager Hartranft played on the squad. An innovation in athletics at Girard is the system of having students of¬ ficiate at the inter-house games. Fourteen of our class served in this capacity: Heintzelman, Steele, Merrill, Polin, Haldeman, and Baker refereed the soccer games. Creveling, Campbell, Sheetz, DiLauro, and Cox were referees in basketball. The swimming officials were Artz, Kavalkovitch, McBride, and Mattern. Stites, Mattern, and McBride served as umpires for baseball. Hartranft and Deimler refereed inter-house hockey matches. To the Coaches O UR enjoyment of our athletics was due in a large measure to the patient and guiding instructions of our various coaches. To them we owe much. Any of us who played on either the soccer, basketball, or baseball teams under Coach Alford G. Otto; or on the track team under Mr. George Brayerton; or on the swimming team under Mr. John Dunlevy, or among the gymnasts under Mr. Michael Groff, owe much to these men for their work with them and their interest in their progress. 14 Class Record Military Activities D URING our Junior and Senior years many members of our class became of¬ ficers in those prize-winning organizations of the College, the Band and the Battalion. No less than twenty boys were commissioned officers, while sixteen served as non-commissioned officers. The most militarily-inclined member of our class was Juan deZengotita who entered the ranks of the commissioned officers in his Junior-one term. By a series of rapid promotions he was made a captain in his Junior-two term when he took command of Company B. He served in this capacity for a year. In January 1931 he so ably led his company in the competitive drill that he was awarded second prize, a silver medal, for proficiency in that drill. At the completion of this year of cap¬ taining Company B, Juan was placed on the Battalion Staff where he served his third term as a Captain. We were represented in the Senior-two year by four Captains: Walter Maurer, Company D; Thomas Baker, Company C; Lloyd Stewart, Company B; and Frederick Kessler, Company A. Seven members of the class served as Lieutenants in the Battalion. Robert Heintzelman served longest in this capacity, holding this position in Company D for two years. Matthew Whalen acted in this position in Company A, serving for a year. John Deimler was a lieutenant in Company B for a year and a half. Clair Artz and Lee Gassert each held this position in Company C during their Sen¬ ior year. Norman Merrell was lieutenant on the Staff during his Senior-two term. Most of the Staff positions were held by members of our class. Aubrey Steele was Adjutant; William Mattern, Quartermaster; Thomas Cox, Sergeant-Major; and the two-aforementioned members, Juan deZengotita and Norman Merrell, were Captain and Lieutenant respectively. Simon Polin was Senior Color Ser¬ geant of the Battalion and held this position for a year. We were equally well represented by non-commissioned officers during our stay in the Battalion. Bruce Branstetter was Supply Sergeant of Company A; John Matthews of Company B; Harry Berry of Company C, and Edward Kelly of Company D. All held their positions during their Senior-one term. Other members of the class who served as sergeants were Anthony DiLauro and Sargent Sterling in Company A, Edward Sharman, Albert Campbell, and Ray¬ mond Folk in Company B, Bowman Handiboe in Company C, and Howard McGonigal, Thomas Jones, and Samuel Betz in Company D. In the competitive drill of June 1930, John Strieker, then a Corporal, brought honor to both himself and his class when he gained first place in the individual competitive drill. He was awarded a silver rrnedal. The military activities of the members of the class, however, did not stop in Girard, for several attended the Citizens’ Military Training Camps in the sum¬ mer of 1930. Matthew Whalen attended the cavalry camp at Fort Myer, Vir¬ ginia, and John Downie, Peter Dedeo, Sargent Sterling, and Robert Heintzelman went to the field artillery camp at Fort Hoyle, Maryland. All took the Red June . 1931 15 course. Peter Dedeo distinguished himself by taking three prizes while at Fort Hoyle. He placed second in both the 100-yard dash and the 220 and was a mem¬ ber of the winning relay team. Pie received a gold medal and two silver ones for his accomplishments. The attendance of last year’s session of the C. M. T. camps brought back such favorable reports of their sojourn there that this year finds several other members of the class who plan to go. They are Edward Kelly, Louis Dewees, Charles Fox, and Matthew Whalen. The climax to our work in this line came on June 5th, when Walter Maurer won first prize in the Competitive Drill, and Lloyd Stewart was awarded second prize. The Gridiron of Life No spectators yelling rashly, No mob to cheer us on; Nobody’s consolation, No praises till we’ve won. For everyone’s a player In this great game of life, Fighting opposition Through bitter trials and strife. The referee, our conscience, To judge upon what’s right; Experience, to coach us, To help us win the fight; Development, the linesman, To chalk the yards we’ve made; Troubles, our opponents, To block us from the grade. For sure success, the touchdown; The crossbar topped in strife; The whistle blown with victory— The Gridiron of life! —Thomas Baker 16 Class Record UPPER SENIOR CLASS ADMINISTRATION LOWER SENIOR French Emmons President John K. Downie John K. Downie Vice-President Juan deZengotita Walter Ispokavice Secretary Walter Ispokavice Charles McBride Treasurer Joseph Clouser William Fornwalt Business Manager William Fornwalt Thomas Baker Conference Committee Thomas Baker UPPER JUNIOR LOWER JUNIOR French Emmons President Juan deZengotita Juan deZengotita Vice-President Walter Zondler Walter Ispokavice Secretary Robert Kauffman Joseph Clouser Treasurer French Emmons William Fornwalt Business Manager William Fornwalt Juan deZengotita Conference Committee HIGHEST STANDING Valedictorian —Lee Francis Gassert Salutatorian —Charles Astley McBride CLASS SPEAKER Robert Matthew Tennant DISTINGUISHED IN DEPARTMENTS Franklin Powell Peake ENGLISH William Probert Fornwalt SPANISH Otto Gustav Gimmi FRENCH Otto Gustav Gimmi MATHEMATICS Robert Grady Henitzelman William Probert Fornwalt SOCIAL STUDIES Juan deZengotita SCIENCE Robert Grady Heintzelman Lee Francis Gassert COMMERCIAL INSTRUCTION Franklin Powell Peake Frederick Woodson Kessler MECHANICAL INSTRUCTION John Wilson Deimlcr MUSIC Robert Matthew Tennant June, 1931 17 FRENCH P. EMMONS Kirklyn, Pa. “French” President of Class, J-2, S-2; Treasurer of Class, J-l; Lieutenant in Band, S-2; Athletic Council, S-2; Soccer Squad, ’30; Baseball Squad, ’30; Basketball Team, ’31; President of Commercial Club, S-2; Conference Com¬ mittee, S-2; Sunday Morning Committee, S-2; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Baseball Team, ’31. A leader, an athlete, the judge on our “bench, Everyone is ' happy to know this man French. Silent but efficient in accomplishing his end; A star as our president, a trump as our friend. PRESIDENT JOHN K. DOWNIE Darby, Pa. “Johnnie” Vice-president of Class, S-2; President of Class, S-l; Athletic Council, S-2; Soccer Team, ’30; Basketball Team, ’31; Baseball Team, ’31; Chairman, Sunday Morning Committee, S-2; President of Mathematics Club, S-l to S-2. The key to popularity seems to be An inclination to affability. John possessed this quality in the past, And will to serve his classmates to the last. LEE F. GASSERT Reading, Pa. “Lee” Lieutenant in Battalion, S-l to S-2; Correspondent, Steel and Carnet, S-2; Commercial Club, J-2 to S-2. Lee’s of a quiet, studious trend, Hardworking and sincere; His many virtues will carry him far In a commercial career. VICE-PRESIDENT VALEDICTORIAN 18 Class Record MORRIS ACKERMAN Philadelphia, Pa. “Ack” Gym. Squad, ’ 30; Poole, “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”; Orchestra, 1-1 to J-2; Lieutenant in Band, S-2; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Dramatic Club, J-l to S-2; Life Saving Certificate, S-l. After all, there’s nothing like a laugh tonic. Ack” has cheered many of us with his witty sayings and smiling ways. CLAIR A. ARTZ Minersville, Pa. “Clag” Lieutenant in Battalion, S-l to S-2; Second Prize, Henry Kraemer Award, S-l; Vice-president of Chemistry Club, S-2; Palmer Certificate, 2-2; Athletic Official “G;” Base¬ ball Squad, ’31; Contributor to Girard Magazine. Whenever there’s fun or mirth to be had, “Clag” is always about; He’ll laugh though times be good or bad, Trouble can’t put him out! THOMAS E. BAKER Hazleton, Pa. “Fish” Editor-in-Chief, Girard Nnos, S-2; Editor-in-Chief, Class Record, S-2; Literary Editor, Girard Magazine, J-l to J-2; Mr. Hyde, “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde;” Second Prize, Washington Essay, S-l; Third Prize. Original Declamation Contest, S-l; Debating Team, S-2; Captain in Battalion, S-2; President of Journalist Club, S-2; Conference Committee, S-l to S-2; Athletic Official “G; Class Debate, J-2 and S-2. Here’s a versalite, popular man- “The orator of June, ’31,’’ June, 1931 19 HARRY G. BERRY Philadelphia, Pa. “Beers” Track Squad, ' 29, ' 30, ' 31; Soccer Squad, ' 30; Cast: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde;” Supply Sergeant in Battalion, S-l. Here ' s a big and likable chap, Who always wears a smile; May he sprint ivell on the final lap, When lie runs in life’s long mile. SAMUEL B. BETZ Reading, Pa. “Sam” President of Glee Club, S-2; Sergeant in Battalion, S-l; Baseball Squad, ' 30; Baseball Team, ' 31; Soccer Squad, ' 30; Basketball Team, ' 31; President of Physics Club, S-2; Conference Committee, S-2; Palmer Certificate, 2-2. None here will ever forget our Sam, Who was known so well by all; He ivas not only a popular man. But a very good friend to all. JOHN E. BOYLE Collingdalc, Pa. “Reds” Aero Club, J-2 to S-2. Behind the silent mask he ivears, “ Reds” conceals a wealth of fun; We ' re sure no matter what he dares, He’ll have the thing well done. 20 Class Record BRUCE BRANSTETTER Harrisburg, Pa. “Bruce” Conference Committee, S-2; Palmer Certificate, 2-2; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Baseball Squad, ’30; Soccer Squad, ’30; Manager of Basketball, ’31; Secretary of Physics Club, J-2; Junior Life Saving Certificate. Baseball Team, ’31. Bruce is remembered by everyone, He’s been an active man; The rewards for all that he has done. Are those wjiich say, “ can!” ALBERT M. CAMPBELL Philadelphia, Pa. “Soup” Sergeant in Battalion, S-l; Glee Club, S-l and S-2; Mathematics Club, J-2 to S-2; Athletic Official “G.” “Soup,” you found your path a hard one, But you followed it straight through; Your set perseverance Will bring success to you! HOWARD II. CLARK Philadelphia, Pa. “Babe” President of Radio Club, S-l; Electrical Club, J-l to S-2; Manager of Swimming Team, ’31. A dependable electrician, and a fine fellow. June, 1931 21 JOSEPH D. CLOUSER West Chester,. Pa. “Joe” Treasurer of Class, J-2 to S-l; American Legion Award, 7A ; Captain of Band, S-2; Secretary of Music Club, S-l; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Basketball Squad, ’31; Baseball Squad, ’31; Special Music prize; Underwood Typewriting Certificate. As the “Class Musician, Joe has won fame, For his trumpet has often been heard; In music we hope that he makes a name; “Practise Joe!” That is the word. THOMAS R. COX Vandling, Pa. “Tom” Sergeant Major on Staff, S-l to S-2; Junior Life Saving Certificate and Pin; Vice-President of Physics Club, S-2; Athletic Official “G.” “Let your smile be your umbrella. That suits Tom. DOYLE CREVELING Berwick, Pa. “Jake” Athletic Official “G”; Vice-president of Chemistry Club, S-l; Baseball Squad, ’31. If you ask “Jake, “How this happy way?” “Smile, just smile, is what he’ll say. 22 Class Record PETER DEDEO Philadelphia, Pa. “Fritz” Vice-president of Dramatic Club, S-2; Debating Team, S-2; Original Declamation Contest, S-l; Dr. Lanyon, “Dr. Jekyll and M,t. Hyde;” Glee Club, S-l and S-2; Captain of Track Team, ’31; Class Debate, J-2 and S-2; Assistant manager of Orchestra, S-l; Track Team, ’30, ’31; Contributor to Girard Magazine. Pete has worked hard and as a result — Well his many honors tell That his stay at Girard has been a success. In life may he do as well. JOHN W. DEIMLER Hummelstown, Pa. “Edison” Lieutenant in Battalion, J-2 to S-2; President of Electrical Club, S-2; President of Radio Club, J-2; Soccer Squad, ’30; Glee Club, S-2 . May he win his namesake’s fame! $ LOUIS R. DEWEES Norristown, Pa. “Dewey” Supply Sergeant in Band, S-2; News Editor, Girard Ncivs, S-2; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Staff, Class Record, S-2; Secretary of “II Circlo Italiano,” J-2. We predict that success for Lou Dewccs, Will come from tapping those linotype keys. If “practice makes perfect can be taken as true, Then there ' ll be perfection in store for Lou. June, 1931 23 JUAN DeZENGOTITA Philadelphia, Pa. “Juanie” President of Class, J-l; Vice president of Class, J-2, S-l; Captain in Battalion, J-2 to S-2; Literary Editor, Girard Magazine, J-l and J-2; Staff, Class Record, S-l; President of Literary Club, S-2; Glee Club, S-l and S-2; Second prize, Thrift Essay, 2-2; Second prize, Competitive Drill, S-l; Conference Committee, J-2 to S-2; Class Debate, J-2. A very popular classmate IVho should go very far. He’s a talented “literary lion — An “oratorical star. ANTHONY DlLAURO Philadelphia, Pa. “Mike” Athletic Official “G”; Sergeant in Battalion, S-l; Dra¬ matic Club, S-l and S-2; “II Circlo Italiano” J-l and J-2; Baseball Squad, ’31. Mike’s laughs and spring zephyrs Ramble dozen the street together. JOSEPH FENTON Stonehurst, Pa. First prize, Washington Essay, S-l; Palmer Certificate, 2-2; Piano Class, 2-1 to S-2; Glee Club, S-l and S-2; Dramatic Club, S-l and S-2; Staff, Girard Magazine, Contributor. Opportunity knocks but once — “Joe is always ready when he hears, “Knock, knock, knock!” 24 Class Record GEORGE M. FLICKINGER Lewistown, Pa. “Flick” President of Radio Club, S-2; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Physics Club, J-l to S-l; Baseball Squad, ’30. “Brighten the corner where you are,” “ Flick’s” witty sayings will carry him far; For there’s none but delight in fun, And “Flick” shares joy with everyone. RAYMOND FOLK Philadelphia, Pa. “Ray” Sergeant in Battalion, S-l; Mathematics Club, J-2 to S-2. Silence has been fruitful for Ray, Who made many friends in his own quiet way, A slow, plodding worker, but full of cheer, He has always aimed to persevere. KENNETH FOREMAN Millersburg, Pa. “Reds” Track Team. ' 29, ’30; Swimming Team, ’28; Athletic Council, S-l and S-2; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Basketball Squad, ’31; Engineers’ Club, J-2 to S-2. “Reds has been a real track star, At swimming he’s come up to par. His excellent build should make complete, A brilliant, clever athlete. June, 1931 25 WILLIAM P. FORNWALT Johnstown, Pa. “Bill” Business Manager of Class, J-l to S-2; Editor-in-Chief, Girard Magazine, S-2; Staff, Class Record, S-2; Staff, Girard Neivs, J-2; Second prize, John A. Campbell Award, 2-2; Remington typewriting Certificate; Secretary of Literary Club, S-l; Class Debate, J-2; Palmer Certificate, There ' s no capabilities that he ' ll lack, To find his “pot of gold. 3i CHARLES FOX Philadelphia, Pa. “Charlie” Orchestra, 2-1 to S-l; Glee Club, S-l and S-2; Travel Club, J-l to S-2; Cast: “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”; Dramatic Club, S-2; Contributor to Girard Magazine. Charlie has certainly made a “hit, With all his humor and laughing wit. It must have been Charlie whom we heard say, “A ready laugh keeps the doctor away.” CHARLES GEORGE Philadelphia, Pa. “Joe” Baseball Squad, ’30, ’31; President of Camera Club, S : 2; Vice-president of Aero Club, S-l; Senior Life Saving Certificate; Glee Club, S-l and S-2; Soccer Squad, 30, Palmer Certificate, 2-2. As the perennial punster would say, M “By George, our socials were a success! 26 Class Record OTTO GIMMI Philadelphia, Pa. “Ott” L’Alliance Francaise prize, 2-2; Commercial Club, J-2 and S-l. Romance languages have fascinated Ott,” IVho by hard work, gained what he sought We hope to see him teaching some day. For his ability leans that way. EDGAR HALDEM AN Spring City, Pa. “Ed” Orchestra, 1-1 to S-2; Electrical Club, J-l to S-2; Third Prize, Thrift Essay, 2-2; Athletic Official “G”; Glee Club, ’30. “Ed says: “If at first you don’t succeed, Try, try again!” $ BOWMAN C. HANDIBOE Harrisburg, Pa. “Hans” Vice-president of Aero Club, S-l; Aero Club, J-2 and S-l; Sergeant in Battalion, S-l; Second prize, Central Pennsylvania Alumni Award, ’30. Although he docs not speak often, “Hans” says something worthwhile when he docs. June. 1931 27 JOHN HARTRANFT Easton, Pa. Secretary of Camera Club, S-2; Athletic Official “G”; Assistant Mannager of Baseball, ’31; President of Engi¬ neers’ Club, S-2. “Laugh and the world laughs with you, Weep, and you weep alone; Reds believes this adage is true. As proved by the smiles he has shown. ROBERT G. HEINTZELMAN Lancaster, Pa. “Heintz” Sports Editor, Girard Nezvs, S-2; Staff, Class Record, S-2; Lieutenant in Battalion, J-l to S-2; Vice-president oi Journalist Club, S-2; Athletic Official “G”. “ Heintz ” worked hard on the Girard News staff, With writeups large and small; His other interest was always in Math.. Where he surprised us all. WALTER ISPOKAV1CE Philadelphia, Pa. “Spoke” Baseball Squad, ’29, ' 30; Secretary of Glee Club, S-2; Secretary of Class, J-2 to S-2; President of Chemistry Club, S-2; Manager of Baseball, ’31. A dependable secretary, With thick and fancy flourishes— 28 Class Record THOMAS H. JONES Wilkes Barre, Pa. “Tom” Swimming Squad, ’29; Swimming Team, ’30, ’31; Captain of Swimming Team, ’31; Sergeant in Battalion, S-l; Sec¬ retary of Social Studies Club, S-2; Senior Life Saving Certificate and Pin. As star performer on the swimming team, June ' 31 ' s proud of Tommy Jones. JOSEPH KAVALKOVICH Philadelphia, Pa. “Chezh” Vice-president of Chemistry Club, S-2; Athletic Official “G”; Assistant Concertmaster of Orchestra, S-2; Palmer Certificate, 2-2; Assistant Manager of Tennis, ’30; Under¬ wood Typing Certificate, J-2. It’s hard to let a real pal go. EDWARD S. KELLY Philadelphia, Pa. “Pat” Dramatic Club, J-l to S-2; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Supply Sergeant in Battalion, S-l; Swimming Team, ’30, ’31. “Pat’s good wit has been enjoyed, His sincerity is always plain, We hope he reaches Iris goal some day — A doctor is his aim I June. 1931 29 FREDERICK KESSLER Detroit, Mich. “Freddy” Gym. Squad, 29; Manager of Gym. Team, ’29, ’30, ’31 • Captain in Battalion, S-2; Dramatic Club, S-l and S-2; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Sir Came. “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”; Track Team, ' 31. Cheerfulness and hale good fellowship—here it is! WALTER W. LYFORD Runnymcdc, N. J. “Fly” Orchest ra, 2-1 to S-l; Music Club, J-l to S-l; Band, 7 A to 2-1; Royal Typing Pin. This little fellow has excelled on the flute, But shorthand seems to be his suit. Whatever he tries, we zvish him luck; Success is his with work and pluck. CHARLES A. MCBRIDE Philadelphia, Pa. “Mac” Concertmaster of Orchestra, S-l and S-2; First prize, Joseph A. Campbell Award, 2-2; Palmer Certificate, 2-2; Soccer Squad, ’30; Treasurer of Class, S-2; Inspector Newcomen, “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Class Debate, J-2; Athletic Official, S-2. “Mac has done well in many things. With a touch of humor, we might say, He does big things in no small way. 30 Class Record HOWARD R. McGONIGAL Clearfield, Pa. “Barney” Sergeant in Battalion, S-l; Gym. Team, ’30, ’31; Vice- president of Naturalist Club, S-l. “Barney” came to oar class, At the start of our Senior Year; Yet in that time he’s made many friends, With his warm, good-natured cheer. WILLIAM F. MATTERN Haddonfield, N. J. “Bill” Glee Club, S-l and S-2; Dramatic Club, S-l and S-2; Bradshaw, “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”; Quartermaster in Battalion, S-2; Athletic Official “G.” Earnest and hardworking, Bill’s come through all the while. In life may he continue To meet trouble with a smile. JOHN T. MATTHEWS Philadelphia, Pa. “Matty” Athletic Council, S-l and S-2; Baseball Squad, ’30; Soccer Squad, ’29; Basketball Squad, ’30; Captain of Basketball Team, 31; Soccer Team, ’30; President of Aero Club, J-2 and S-l; Supply Sergeant in Battalion, S-l; Captain of Baseball Team, ’31; Class Debate, J-2. Here’s to the Class Athlete, A “fighting spirit. June, 1931 31 WALTER H. MAURER Erdcnhcim, Pa. “George” Swimming Team, ’28, ’29, ’30; Captain in Battalion, S-2 Glee Club, S-2; Vice-president of Mathematics Club, S-2 Librarian of Glee Club, S-2; Palmer Certificate, 2-2 First prize, Competitive Drill, S-2. Fun makes the years slip by. DOMINIC A. MAZZOCHI Philadelphia, Pa. “Mazz” Palmer Certificate, 2-2; Baseball Squad, ’30, ’31; Basket¬ ball Team, ’31; Alternate, Debating Team S-2; Secretary of Commercial Club, S-2; Band, 7 A to S-l; Glee Club, S-2; Enfield, “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”; Soccer Squad, ’30; Baseball Team, ’31. A worker, who never seems to tire. NORMAN E. MERRELL York, Pa. Lieutenant on Staff, Battalion, S-2; Basketball Squad, ’31 ; Mathematics Club, J-2 to S-2; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Athletic Official “G”. We haven ' t heard “Nem” much, But we all know “Silence is golden.” 32 Class Record CARL MILLER King Manor, Pa. “Eggie” Band, 7A to S-2; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Palmer Cer¬ tificate, 2-2; Aero Club, J-2 and S-l; Sergeant in Band, S-2;Baseball Squad, 31. Happy-go-lucky, smile it through! Smiles will bring siuishine to you. PETER MIRAKIAN Philadelphia, Pa. “Za” Thomas Gordon, “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde ; Assistant Business Manager, S-l; Commercial Club, J-l and J-2; Dramatic Club, S-l and S-2; Baseball Team, ’31; Treasurer of Camera Club, S-l and S-2; Underwood Typewriting Certificate. May he continue his spirit of jocular mirth, And find contentment on this “jolly old earth. V WINFIELD I). MURRAY Downingtown, Pa. Palmer Certificate, 2-2; Band, 7A to 2-2; Orchestra, 2-2 to S-2; Assistant Leader; Royal Typewriting Certificate; Cast, “The Admirable Chrichton”; Swimming Team, ’30, ’31; Underwood Typing Certificate; Secretary of Dra¬ matic Club, S-2; Mrs. Mason, “Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde’’; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2. “Actress. swimmer, musician — Well, what more could he be f June. 1931 33 SIMON L. POLIN Philadelphia, Pa. “Cy” Assistant Business Manager, J-l, J-2, and S-2; Dr. Scott, “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde ; Athletic Official “G”; Color Sergeant in Battalion, S-l and S-2; Secretary of Physics Club, S-2; Baseball Squad, ’31. To serve or to be served! Which? NORMAN RAUPP Philadelphia, Pa. “Rauppy” Band, 7A to 2-1; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Librarian of Orchestra, S-l and S-2; Palmer Certificate, 2-2; Chem¬ istry Club, S-l and S-2; Orchestra, 2-2 to S-2. Silence and friendliness wrapped tip together, This plus a smile in all kinds of weather. It’s a combination that’s not so bad, It’s the very stuff that “Rauppy” had. 34 Class Record MAI.COM SCHOENLY Esterly, Pa. “Mal” Dramatic Club, J-2 to S-2; Orchestra, 1-1 to S-2; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Palmer Certificate, 2-2; Class Debate, J-2; Assistant Librarian of Orchestra, S-2. This “Senator” can talk too. EDWARD R. SHARMAN Elkins Park, Pa. “Sonny” President of Art Club, S-l and S-2; Sergeant in Battalion, S-l; Baseball Squad, ’29. Always ready for a good time. PAUL SHEETZ Franleford, Pa. “Paul” Captain of Debating Team, S-2; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Underwood Typing Certificate, J-2; Lieutenant in Band, S-2; Athletic Official “G”. The life of the party—but sincere. June, 193 35 JOSEPH I. SOMERS Cleveland, Ohio. “Joe” Basketball Team, ’31; Soccer Team, ' 30; Lieutenant in Battalion, S-l; Secretary of Mathematics Club, S-2; Baseball Team, ’31. “Joe believed in fighting hard, And giving all for “old Girard.’’ In every sport he did just fine; On the basketball court toe saw him shine. AUBREY J. STEELE Philadelphia, Pa. “Aubs” Adjutant in Battalion, S-2; Athletic Official “G”; Math¬ ematics Club, J-2 to S-2. A friend to be prised. SARGENT D. STERLING Edgewood, Md. “Sarge” Dramatic Club, J-l to S-2; Sergeant in Battalion, S-l; Swimming Team, ’31; Glee Club, S-l and S-2; Senior Life Saving Certificate; Class Debate, J-2; Royal Typewriting Certificate. “Sarge” as his name might imply Aspires to a military career. He is earnest and willing to try; He’ll succeed because he’s sincere. 36 Class Record LLOYD STEWART Quarryville, Pa. “Shuteye” Captain in Battalion, S-2; Chemistry Club, S-l and S-2; Soccer Squad, ’30; Basketball Squad, ’30; Basketball Team, ’31; Baseball Team, ’31; Second prize, Competitive Drill, S-2. “Don’t trouble trouble, Till trouble troubles you.” That’s “Stew” all over. Success in all you do. FRANK R. ST1TES Philadelphia, Pa. “Judge” Assistant Manager, Orchestra, S-2; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Swimming Squad, ’31; Chemistry Club, S-2; Vice- president of Naturalist Club, J-2. “Judge” has found the “gold” of silence. JOHN STRICKER Philadelphia, Pa. “John” First prize, Individual Competitive Drill, J-2; Soccer Squad, ’30; Basketball Squad, ’31; Secretary of Aero Club, J-2; Mathematics Club, S-l and S-2; Baseball Squad, ’31. A pleasing personality Added to versatility. June, 1931 37 ROBERT M. TENNANT Union Dale, Pa. “Hick” Leader of Orchestra, S-2; Vice president of Glee Club, S-2; First prize, Thrift Essay. 2-2; First prize, Original Declamation Contest, S-l; Dr. Jekyll, “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”; Correspondent, Steel and Garnet, S-2; Cast, “The Admirable Crichton”; President of Dramatic Club, S-2; First prize, Proficiency in Music, 2-2; Class Speaker, S-2. Special Music prize. The sincerity “Hick” displayed was his foremost guide, To his success in “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.” MATTHEW WHALEN Philadelphia, Pa. “Diz” Track Squad, ’30; Track Team ' 30, ’31; Gym. Squad, ’29, ’30; Gym. Team, ’31; Dramatic Club, S-l and S-2; Lieu¬ tenant in Battalion, J-2 to S-l; Cast, “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde”; Manager of Track Team, ’31. “Diz” is a “worm for books! That’s all right, “Dis,” Literature has made many a man Successful. CYRUS WINSTON Philadelphia, Pa. “Cy” Manager of Orchestra, S-2; Sergeant in Band, S-2; Correspondent, Steel and Garnet, S-2; Glee Club, S-2; Dramatic Club, J-l to S-2. “Cy” could portray Earnestness in a morality play; May this top notch characteristic help him on his way. j utagntpl]8 June , 1931 Autograph 39 Old Pals Old pals must leave Try not to grieve There ' s a spot in each heart that is sad. Old pals must part and in each heart. There ' s a sigh as we try to Say goodbye and be glad. Sadly to-day. We go away But we ' ll smile for awhile before We go. We’re not leaving forever Our hearts will be together Even while apart Old Pal. —Class Song.