Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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January, 1932 II animals suggestive of the hunting season were placed among the shocks. The fantastic figure of a scarecrow, smiling blandly with arms wide-spread, ex¬ tended to all best wishes for the evening. All too soon the strains of the moonlight waltz brought the finale, and we began to realize that the last social was over. To all those who so kindly helped us, our hostesses and hosts, teachers and others, we extend our thanks, and ask to be counted among their friends. 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. School Publications T HE Girard College literary activities have been kept intact and in flourishing condition by certain members of this class during the last year. The Girard Magazine, The News, correspondence with the Steel and Garnet, and the Class Record have been outlets for our work. Like our predecessors, we have tried to maintain or improve the high standards set by previous classes. In journalism, Alfred W. Estill, as Editor-in- Chief, led his staff through a successful term of gathering and publishing the news of the College. As News Editor, Olimpio Napoliello was conspicuous in his effort to bring to the front newls interesting to all. Philip Evans, Sports Editor, kept the literary ball in play and made eveiry report interesting. Carl Zoerner served as president of the Literary Club and took an active part in the Girard Magazine editing. As Editor-in-Chief, Lloyd Minter reports a wonderful and worthwhile experience. As Associate, Willard Zurflieh made a large contribution of excellent quality to the poetry for which the Magazine is much appreciated. The leadership of the Record is assumed by Lloyd Minter who was ably assisted by Alfred Estill, Philip Evans, Carl Zoerner, Walter Pfizenmayer, and Willard Zurflieh. You have noticed that both of these publications came out on Time as usual. That is one test of efficiency, you know. For the literary organ of the alumni, chalk up a perfect mark for Harry Evans and Harold Williamson as good correspondents in keeping our older brothers in touch with our life and activities. Well, it has been a pleasure! This staff work has been thrilling and f ull of pleasure and profit. They enviably wish their successors the “best of luck” in this great work for the “Hum.” As a fitting conclusion we wish to extend our deepest and warmest gratitude to the sponsors of these publications: Professor George C. Foust of the News, Dr. Raymond Haskell of the Magazine, Dr. D. Montfort Melchior of Steel and Garnet, and to Mr. Charles M. Cooper and Mr. William C. Eldridge, instructors in the Print Shop.

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10 Class Record Christmas! Everything seemed to point towards a merry one on Friday evening, December 12, 1930, as we were about to enjoy our second dance. The spirit of the Yuletide season was spontaneous. Upon entering the decorated room the guests came under its spell. Festoons of green hung from the lights. Red and green streamed from the center light to distant points of the room. Icicles and bells displayed on the walls added to the prevailing atmosphere. On one side of the dance hall was a cozy fireplace in wihich an imitation Yule log guarded by two Christmas trees was burning. The trees were bedecked with many vari-colored balls and other ornaments. A floodlight cast its piercing beam upon the trees reflect¬ ing all the hues of a rainbow. Cotton on the windows suggested falling snow and added to the charm and beauty of the occasion. The music started promptly, and the floor was soon alive with gay couples. During the earlier part of the evening a “dummy” dance was again held. Lloyd Minter dressed as Santa Claus came into the room with two small dummies representing the domestic side of the Christmas saint. Mr. Santa was given to a girl and Mrs. Santa to a boy. Those who received the dummies were obliged to dance with them. When the whistle blew, the possessors of the dummies were given booby prizes. Confetti here, confetti there, confetti everywhere! White confetti was used instead of the usual colored sort, and the room soon assumed the appear¬ ance of a mid-winter snow storm. Many a couple received a well-directed shower of this “snow.” Thus another class social went into the dim past and alert minds looked ahead to the forthcoming March. Amid unusually delightful decorations we held our S-l dance on March 13, 1931. The spirit and light heartedness which pervaded this would have led a spectator to believe that each one of the dancers was a true son or daughter of old Ireland. The decorations, as well as the spirit of the dancers, reflected the Emerald Isle. Green and white streamers hid the ceiling. The large, green harps and shamrocks which adorned the walls would have warmed the heart of any true Irishman. A huge green “brogue” in one corner gave just the last touch of gaiety. As usual, the gowns of the ladies furnished the necessary contrast in the color scheme. It was one time, however, when the gentlemen were not to be outdone in originality and taste by their partners, and the number of green handkerchiefs and ties on display attested to their knowledge of proper color- harmony in dress and in their sense of what is appropriate for the occasion. After the confetti dance and the moonlight waltzes two-score and six tired but happy couples walked slowly to the Lodge to say good-night. Thus another occasion slipped by. Perhaps the most enjoyable of all our socials was the last!—the S-2 dance. On October 8, 1931, our class opened the fall season. Instead of arrang¬ ing streamers about the room, the decorators centered their efforts on pro¬ ducing an atmosphere of autumn. Along one side of the hall there were shocks of corn with their yellow ears exposed. To add to the effect, a number of small

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12 Class Record Military Organization T HE time has come when the Class of January 1932 fails to respond to the command “Fall In.” For the last time we have obeyed the summons of “Dismissed,” and it leaves in us a hollow feeling. However, we have not been without adequate recognition in this organization. We have developed quite a large number of commissioned officers, all of whom have served to the best of their ability. In the senior term we had three captains: William Walton, Company A, Alfred Moscariello, Company B, and Carl Zoerner of Company C. Moscariello, previous to this term, had served for an entire year as lieutenant, while Walton and Zoerner served in this capacity for one semester. The Staff was headed by Adjutant John Whittick, with Walter Laird, 1st Lieutenant, Harold Reilly, Quartermaster, and Harry Evans, 2nd Lieutenant. As was previously the custom, parade was formed under the authority of the Staff at the beginning of this semester. Our class has also found some competent sergeants in the following: of Company A, Blair; of Company B, Gibney, Soherr; of Company C, Banks, Davis, Egan, Napoliello, and Howard, Color Sergeant; and of Company D, Ehrich, Kegerreis, Mignogna, a color Sergeant, and Zurflieh, first Sergeant. Besides this distinguished list of officers, our class received a specia l honor when John Gibney of Company B received first prize for proficiency in individual drill, while Lidio Mignogna of Company D received second prize. The medals which they received had a beautiful casting of Founder’s Hall on the front, and, on the reverse side, the name of the winner. As the echoes of “Retreat” die away, the class of January 1932 lock up the uniforms which they have so often worn in the past, and leave that organization with heavy hearts. “With heavy tread of feet, they march with the ages.” Our Trips ' ' SEEING is believing.” This might well have been stated as our testi- mony for during our life in the College we enjoyed several trips arranged for the purpose of instruction. We benefited greatly by these trips and, at the same time, thoroughly enjoyed them. We made several day excursions in the city before entering the High School, but in our J-l term we were privileged to go to Valley Forge. This came in connection with our study of American History. It was not the buildings and marked spots that held our interest as much as the spirit of the place we felt— a spirit of reverence and respect for the brave men who made our liberty and freedom possible. Later we went on a day and night trip to Shenandoah and the Girard Estate.