Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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January, 1936 CHRONICLES 17 f me ▲iw JUDSON TIFFANY S HAP LIN “TIFF SECRETARY 1331 Mulberry Street Reading, Pa. National Honor Society, J-2 to S-2; Secretary, Class, J-l, S-l, S-2; Captain, Battalion, S-2; Associate Editor, Girard Magazine, S-l, S-2; Associate Editor, Commencement Record, S-2; 2nd Pen¬ manship prize, 2-2; Declamation Contest, S-2; Valedictorian; distinguished in English, Social Science, French, Science, and Mathematics. A personality not to be neglected. Here we have the scholar of the class— a master of his studies, a leader on the drill floor, and a thinker worthy of con¬ sideration. MARVIN WILKS MCFARLAND “MAC” TREASURER 556 Hamel Avenue Ardsley, Pa. Cast: Stephen Girard; National Honor Society, J-2-S-2; Sergeant, Battalion, S-l, S-2; Conference Committee, S-2; Treasurer, Class, S-2; President, Drama¬ tic Club, S-2; Glee Club, J-2-S-2; 1st Prize, Thrift Essay, 2-2; L’Alliance Fra ncaise Prize, 2-2; 1st Prize, Short Story, S-l; Declamation Contest, S-2; 1st Prize, Literary Club, Short Story Contest, J-2; Editor-in-chief, Commence¬ ment Record; Scholarship Committee, S-2; Second Prize, Declamation Contest, S-2; Class Speaker; distinguished in French. As is shown by his various activities, Mac has led an exceptional career. He was a real influence for good on our Campus, and as he goes out of Girard, he leaves behind a feeling of loss with all of those who knew him. That is the greatest tribute we can pay him.

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16 CHRONICLES January, 1936 JOHN ' PERSHING ARENTZ ••JACK - PRESIDENT Lincoln Apartments Ardmore, Pa. National Honor Society, S-l, S-2; Vice- President, National Honor Society, S-2; President, Social Studies Club, J-2; Vice- President, Camera Club, S-l; President of Class, J-l, S-2; Vice-President of Class, J-2, S-l; Baseball Team, ’34, ’35; Captain. Baseball Team, ’35; Swimming Team, ’32, ’33, ’34, ’35; Captain, Swim¬ ming Team, ’34, ’35 ; Record Relay Team, ’34; Medley Record, ’34; Athletic Coun¬ cil, S-l, S-2; Conference Committee, S-l; Sergeant, Battalion, S-l; Junior Life- Saving Certificate. J-2; Glee Club, J-2- S-2; President, Glee Club, S-2. HARRY SWAVELY ••NIG” VICE-PRESIDENT 1417 Edgemont Aivenue Chester, Pa. Vice-President of Qass, S-2; Track Team, ’34; Basketball Team, ’34; Soccer Team, ’35; President of Class, J-2; Cor¬ respondent, Steel and Garnet, S-2; Presi¬ dent, Commercial Qub, S-l; Secretary, German Qub, S-2; Vice-President, Social Studies Club, J-2; Sergeant, Bat¬ talion, S-l; Third Honor; distinguished in Commercial Studies. Harry to some, “Nig” to the rest, Is a friend whom we hold to be Deserving the title of “best”— Worthy of fond reverie. Scholar, athlete, and wise leader. His warm heart, twinkling eye, and unas¬ suming manner, make Jack the friend of everyone.

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18 CHRONICLES January, 1936 MELVIN MELNICK “MELS BUSINESS MANAGER 2212 S. Fifth Street Philadelphia, Pa. Sergeant, Battalion, S-2; Business Man¬ ager, Class, J-2-S-2; Secretary, Commer¬ cial Club, S-l; Vice-President, German Club, S-2. “Mel’s” best quality is his tenacity. In his studies, on the athletic field, and in the management of the business of the Class, he is dependable and sincere— a good worker. EDWARD NEVIN BROWN “E. B.” CONFERENCE COMMITTEE 5129 Cedar Avenue Philadelphia, Pa. Orchestra, l-l-S-2; Leader of Orches¬ tra, S-2; 1st Prize Music, ’32, ’33; 2nd Prize Music, ’34; Librarian, Music Club, J-2; Associate Editor, Girard News, S-l; Sports Editor, Girard News, S-l; Confer¬ ence Committee, S-2; National Honor Society, J-2-S-2; Glee Club, J-2-S-2; Librarian, Orchestra, 2-2-S-l; Declama¬ tion Contest, S-2; distinguished in In¬ strumental Music. A musician of the first order and an aspirant to the Military Academy at West Point. Despite his inevitable cello and the unending torrent of words he pours out, we wish him luck, and we are glad to know him.