Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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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.

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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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January, 1932 13 All the greyish slate piles, column banks and breakers, mines, and smoke in the distance brought forth the life and pictures of the hard work it takes to furnish us with heat for our comfort. So, as we saw many grimy-faced and tired miners plod wearily home with lunch boxes under their arms, we w ' ere thankful for all they do for us and glad that we didn’t have to follow their footsteps. And, of course, members of our class who were officers of the battalion en¬ joyed a trip to West Point. This trip was wonderful. Dressed in their uniforms, the members of this trip took the brunt of very amusing stories w hich you may secure by asking one of the boys who were there. The sights and interest¬ ing facts relative to this trip will surely be long remembered by everyone who went on it. There is one trip which conjured our anticipation long before we went upon it—the trip to Washington, the capital of our country. Here the members of our class saw the Capitol, the Lincoln Memorial, the Congressional Library, and a host of other interesting places. It is useless to attempt expressing how much it was enjoyed. However, we hung again pictures of a banner experience in the galleries of our memories. Everyone of the class of January 1931 will cherish the precious memory of Stephen Girard who made it possible for us to have such pleasure and instruction. We also wish to thank Mr. Frey, Dr. Melchior, Dr. Wolf, and Dr. Herrick for their part in this. School life is over, and gone with it are the trips we took, but the memories— thank God for them,—the memories are still with us. And so are good friends. The embers of these friendships shall never grow cold.