Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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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

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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

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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.