Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1937 volume:

A RECORD 2 Epistles MERLE MIDDLETON ODGERS, Ph.D. January 1937 3 To Merle Middleton Odgers, Ph.D. President of Cirard College The Class of January, 1937 Most Respectfully Dedicates this Commencement Record —EPISTLES May his Presidency of this Great School Extend through a Lifetime of Happy and Fruitful Service 4 Epistles Class Officers President. Vice-President. Secretary. Treasurer. Business Manager. .. .Richard K. Betz . . Karl R. Kalning .James J. Nulf William Stevenson .Alfred Enoch Class Honors Valedictorian. Salutatorian. . Third Honor. . Qass Speaker. Lewis B. Martin Abraham Bregen . . .James J. Nulf .Joseph Doughty Distinguished in Departments ENGLISH SPANISH Lewis Blaine Martin Lewis Blaine Martin FRENCH MATHEMATICS Abraham Bregen Abraham Bregen SCIENCE Lewis Blaine Martin SOCIAL STUDIES Lewis Blaine Martin James Barton Cheyney COMMERCIAL INSTRUCTION James Johnson Nulf DRAFTING ART APPRECIATION Karl Ralph Kalning Ira Seaborne January 1937 Then 6 Epistles GIRARD COLLEGE FACULTY January 1937 7 Just a Word We have reached the goal of nine years of hard work, the time when we must ' say good-by, perhaps for the last time, to our classmates of all these years. On this occasion it is fitting that we leave with each other a little something by which to re¬ member many joyous days here, and such is the purpose of this humble Class Record. Perhaps some day when we are in the decline of our lives we will unexpectedly come upon one of these booklets, and then—what pleasure we will experience in gazing into the smiling, hopeful, young faces we knew well so long ago. Furthermore, it is fitting that we extend to our teachers, housemasters, and all those with whom we have come in contact in Girard College our sincere thanks and appreciation for all they have done. We are what they have made us. Let us hope that the product of their labor will have some slight influence in the betterment of the world we are entering. But our interest today is primarily of the immediate future. Unlike classes graduating three or four years ago, we are entering society at a time of unusual promise. Despite ominously threatening conditions abroad, here in America we are able to look forward in all faith to a life of reasonable prosperity. Business is emerging from the pit of depression, wages are increasing, unemployed are going back to work, and there is a remarkable cooperation between business interests and our National Government. In short, we have finally rounded the proverbial corner and are once more face to face with prosperity. We should indeed be glad. But we may expect more depressions, and it is our duty as the generation which will carry America through the next fifty years to safeguard the nation against them in every way we can. This is the challenge to the Class of January, 1937. L. B. M. 8 Epistles FOUNDER ' S HALL January 1937 9 December 16, 1936 Dear Class of January 1937, About five years ago there was a general demand for some mark of distinction for those boys who excelled in scholarship, character, leadership, and service. After investigating many constructive suggestions, the idea of instituting a Girard Chapter of the National Honor Society was decided upon. Accordingly, on May 19, 1932, the inaugural ceremonies took place, and that inaugural marked the opening of a new phase in the life of Girard—the National Honor Society. Education and Scholarship should be one of the greatest interests in the life of any thoughtful and conscientious boy. Education gives him a chance to develop fully his greatest abilities and leads him to a richer and fuller life. For this reason we consider scholarship as one important requisite for admittance to the Society. Probably second in importance in life is the matter of character. At times it is difficult to develop a good and pure character, especially when it comes to creating an enmity between oneself and another; but then, “he makes no friends who never made a foe.” Placing character and scholarship together, we have leadership. Probably of less importance for initiation into the Society before entrance is service, but once a boy is elevated to the group, service becomes the biggest aim of the individual. We salute the following members of our class who have been elevated to mem¬ bership in the Girard College Chapter of the National Honor Society: Lewis B. Mar¬ tin, Louis Fink, Stephen Niwinski, William O. Stevenson, Karl R. Kalning, William Vockroth, James J. Nulf, Charles F, Hesel, John B. Morrow and Joseph Doughty. Yours sincerely, “B” JO Epistles HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING January 1937 11 Girard College Philadelphia January 8, 1937 Dear Class of January 1937, Dramatics has been an unforgettable part of our education here, whether we have actually participated in it or not. When we were in the lower grades we always looked forward to seeing a play, or what then passed for a play, given by our own classmates, and we were still more anxious to attend the annual spring play of the older Dramatic Club. Then we entered the high school, the organized classes, and some of us joined the Club. A few of our class had parts in the Christmas play of 1935, Don Juan’s Christ¬ mas Eve, but we did not really come into our own until the memorable Would-be Gentleman of the Spring of 1936. Remember Joe Doughty’s portrayal of the scheming Count. Then there was Cheyney, the beautiful Countess, Streeper as the foolish s ervant, Wallace as Dancing Master, Martin as Music Master, Carey and Turner as footmen, and Geist and Esposito as a dancer and a musician respectively. The Christmas play of 1936, Medieval Miracle, was our last taste of drama in Girard. Again Joe Doughty distinguished himself, sharing the spotlight with Streeper. Fink, as the official, Martin as the pious monk, and Geist as the servant, all did their share in making the play a success. In closing, we mention the high quality of the speeches of the Declamation Contest of 1936. Our class is proud of the high standards set by Joe Doughty (first prize), Jesse Plubell (second prize), and Harold Carey, who represented us in that event. Sincerely yours, “O” 12 Epistles THE ARMORY January 1937 13 Girard College Philadelphia December 22, 1937 Dear Class of January 1937, Just about four years ago, our rather brief military careers in Girard were started when we were bunched together, sized up, and formed into squads for basic drill in the marchings, facings and manual of arms under the direction of none-too- generous drill sergeants. Finally, after repeating and repeating what we had learned, we satisfied those officers in command, and they decided that we were ready to go into the companies. Perhaps every Captain’s mind ran in the same channel that memorable day, for when we were delivered to our respective companies, each commander had special places reserved for us—in the rear rank. So after almost four months of intensive training we finally became just cogs in the machinery of a military com¬ pany. We executed movement mechanically for fear of being reprimanded by our superior officers. In all probability there were only two commands on which the privates looked with favor: “Rest” and “At Ease,” but it seemed that all the officers took special pains that these commands were very seldom included in their vocabu¬ lary. Our class representatives who hold the rank of Captains, Hesel, Fink, Niwinski, Black, and Morrow deserve a lot of credit for the fine showing the battalion has made this past drill season. We are sure that each Captain expresses the same sentiments as the staff when we acknowledge that without the able help of the lieutenants, and sergeants, their tasks would have been almost impossible. The battalion gave us a taste of discipline and it helped us to develop initiative. Thus we close saying that all battalion memories, both pleasant and unpleasant, will ever be inward pictures to cherish as the years roll by. Yours sincerely, “B” 14 Epistles January 1937 15 Dear Class of January 1937, One of the things by which a school is judged is its school paper, and you may be proud to say that yours ranks among the leaders. The Girard News is noted for its style and literary quality. We are also proud to say that during a past term, under the leadership of four of our members, the Girard News has reached a quality never attained by the News before. The issues of the past term have been more frequent, more original, and snappier. Let us take our hats off to “Al” Enoch, John Morrow, “Chic” Wallace and “Eds” Edelmayer. Although the Girard Magazine appears only twice a year, it is always mentioned with anticipation by the school. The stories of the Magazine are contributed by the school and in this our class has helped many times. We’ll never forget some of the poetry and essays contributed by our classmates, and the cuts made by our class artists. “Ed” Turner, “Min” Mininger, “Blub” Shannon and “Yogi” Koshelnyk deserve a lot of credit for their work. In speaking of publications, we must not forget the editors of Epistles. As you can see, the editors have tried to make it more original and interesting than those of the past. The keen cooperation of the class has added much to the success of this Record. Yours faithfully, J. K. 16 Epistles January 1937 17 Girard College Philadelphia Dear Class of January 1937, December 15, 1936 Starring in our elementary classrooms with the fundamentals of the art, on through Miss Swift’s hands, with her course in appreciation of music(ably supported by her staunch old player piano), and finally in attendance at our own unforgettable Christmas Concerts and the Philadelphia Orchestra Youth Concerts, we have learned to appreciate music that is worth while. But not only have we listened. With fifteen of us in the band or orchestra and twenty-seven of us in the Glee Club, we have been well represented in our musical organizations. But before we discuss these, let us go back a little further to our days in the Junior Choir. I believe our class boasts of being the last still in Girard to have participated in our Dr. Carey’s “Children’s Crusade” way back there when we still had our fine soprano voices. (Incidentally, I believe our friend Edelmayer took the cake, or rather the prize, when it came to reaching high notes.) And then, remember the “St Matthew’s Passion” under the direction of the late Ossip Gabrilowich? Weren’t we glad when we heard the chorus sing “Ye Lightnings and Thunders”? And now we have the Glee Club, Band and Orchestra. We owe much to “Cal” Kalning, President of the Glee Club, for getting us out promptly at eight forty-five (or earlier) Sunday mornings to prepare for the Christmas Concert. And we mustn’t forget the performance of that grand Bach Cantata, probably the greatest work Dr. Carey has ever put on here. Then, there were student leaders, Martin and Nulf of the Orchestra and Captain Enoch and Lieutenant Streeper of the Band, all doing their best to raise the standards of their organizations. With our “Farewell Song” sounding its last strains we leave the home of our childhood and begin life on a new horizon in which our musical education will play an increasingly important part in our enjoyment of life. Sincerely yours, “K” 18 Epistles THE NEW CHAPEL January 1937 19 Girard College Philadelphia Jan. 5, 1937 Dear Class of January 1937, It was a lovely June night (and what is so very rare as a night in June ?). All of fifty-eight boys just about to make their debut in the social life of Girard College rushed madly about trying to locate that elusive collar button and those new Ox¬ fords, pinning on freshly cut carnations, slicking down their golden pride, or desperately trying to brush up on some new dance steps. In no time at all the “ice was broken.” Before the closing strains of “Auld Lang Syne” even the most backward had tripped the “light fantastic toe.” Do ■you remember that sergeant who showed up in time for the last three dances ? The novelty dances always went well. Following are the winners of the elim¬ inations which were constantly a feature of the program. Niwinski in J-l and J-2, Koshelnyk in S-l, and Morrow in S-2. It is interesting to note that the same girl won it in both S-l and S-2. There were also the spot dance, which was won by Bloom for two terms, leap year dances, a bonnet dance, a fan dance, and the broom dance. These interruptions in the evening’s dancing were surely the spice of the program. In closing I want to extend our appreciation to hosts and hostesses who cooperated with us to the fullest in making these affairs outstanding successes. Sincerely, “E” 20 Epistles INTERIOR OF NEW CHAPEL January 1937 2 Girard College Philadelphia December 17, 1936 Dear Class of January 1937, One of the am bitions of every Girardian is to represent his Alma Mater in some varsity sport, and you can proudly say that a high percentage of your members have achieved this ambition. Your outstanding athlete is “Duck” Betz, who acquired six letters. They were evenly distributed among baseball, basketball, and soccer, two in each of these sports. John Morrow and “Steve” Niwinski were “Duck’s” closest competitors in garnering “G’s,” each earning five apiece. “Johnny” collected three in swimming and two in baseball, while “Steve” received two in soccer and track, and one in swimming. The only member of the class to collect four letters is “Watty” Watkins, whose basketball fame will long be remembered in the annals of Girard sports. In this sport he achieved two varsity letters, and one in baseball and soccer. Coming to your three letter men, I find that four fellows excelled as mermen, each earning three letters in swimming. They are Kalning, Turner, Mervine, and Shannon. Enoch and Doughty were also star swimmers, each obtaining two letters in that sport; “Al” made another one in baseball and “Joe” one in track. “Joe” Nulf is also a three letter man, with letters in basketball, soccer, and track. Swimming is the sport which attracted many members of this class four years ago. By possessing determination and undergoing hard practice, they were in top- notch condition when the 1935-36 season opened. It was a just reward to emerge with an undefeated record. The class has had representatives on both the 1935 and 1936 undefeated and untied soccer teams and a goodly number in track and basketball. In view of the fact that you are represented by twenty-seven letter men and a total of sixty-one letters, you may feel that you have left with Girard a real achieve¬ ment in the field of sports. Your s faithfully, J.J. N. 22 Epistles THE OLD CHAPEL January 1937 23 Class Ballot The funniest.Joseph “Yogi” Koshelnyk The best looking. .Karl “Kal” Kalning The quietest.. The most popular. The best athlete. The best politician. The best dancer. The most eccentric. The most critical. The gayest. .Robert “Fats” Lindsay The class address book. The neatest dresser. The most likely to succeed. .THE CLASS The best shovel bender. Has the most relations. .Matthew “Arch” Esposito The most serious-minded. The biggest and widest smile.... The best musician. Will be married first. The most bashful. 24 Epistles INTERIOR OF OLD CHAPEL January 1937 25 RICHARD K. BETZ DUCK PRESIDENT 313 Hollenbach Street, Reading, Pa. President of Class, J-2, S-2; Vice-President of Class, J-l; Glee Club, S-l to S-2; Vice-President of Glee Club, S-2; Secretary of Social Studies Club, J-2; Secretary of Camera Club, S-2; President of Chess Club, S-l; Co- Captain of Baseball Team, ’36; Captain of Soccer Team, ’36; Baseball, ’35, ’36; Soccer, ’35, ’36; Basketball, ’35, ' 36, ’37; Athletic Committee, S-2; Second Prize in Pen¬ manship, 2-2; Chess Team, S-l. A noble leader, tried and true, Who always knows just what to do; Where’er we roam o’er land and sea, Forever in our hearts he’ll be. Hobby: Sports. Ambition: Business. KARL KALNING KAL” VICE-PRESIDENT Philadelphia, Pa. Band, 7-A to S-2; Lieutenant of Band, S-2; Orchestra, J-l to S-2; Glee Club. S-2; President of Glee Club, S-2; Vice-President of Chess Club, J-l; President of Camera Club, J-2; Treasurer of Class, J-l; President of Class, S-l; Vice-President of Gass, S-2; Senior Life Saving Certificate, S-l; Conference Committee, S-2; Swimming, ’33, ’34, ’35, ’36, ’37; Holder of following Swimming Records: 25 Yard Freestyle, (Co-holder); 100 Yard Freestyle, (Co-holder); 50 Yard Breast Stroke, 5 Minute Swim, Member of 400 Yard Relay Team, Mem¬ ber of 200 Yard Relay Team, Member of 175 Medley Relay Team; Co-Captain of Swimming Team, ’34-’35; Captain of Swimming Team, ’35-’36; National Honor Society, S-2. “Kal” has been a leader, An ardent one indeed. In viewing all his qualities We know he will succeed. Hobby; Writing letters. Ambition: To receive a letter. LEWIS B. MARTIN LEW VALEDICTORIAN 27 Third Street, Hanover, Pa. Orchestra, 7A to S-2; Librarian, Orchestra, S-l; Stu¬ dent Leader, Orchestra, S-2; Soloist, Declamation Con¬ test, J-2, S-2; String Music Prize, 7B; Second Prize, Short Story, S-l; L’Alliance Francaise Prize, 2-2; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; President, Debating Club, S-2; Secre¬ tary, Dramatic Club, S-2; Cast: The Would-Be Gentle¬ man; Cast: Don Juan’s Christmas Eve; Cast: Medieval Miracle; National Honor Society, S-l to S-2; Editor-in- Chief, Epistles; Scholarship Committee, S-l, S-2; Pitman Shorthand Pin, S-l. Here we have the scholar of the class—a master of his studies, an exceptionally fine violinist, and a thinker worthy of consideration. Hobby : Music. Ambition: To be alone. 26 Epistles ABRAHAM BREGEN ABE” SALUTATORIAN 3846 Brown Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Orchestra, 1-1 to S-2; Assistant Librarian of Orchestra, S-l; Concertmaster of Orchestra, S-2; Vice-President of Debating Club, S-2; Debating Team, S-l to S-2; Vice- President of French Club, S-2; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Second Prize for Thrift Essay, 2-2; French Puppet Shows, S-l; Track, ' 36; Associate Editor of Epistles. Abe is a brilliant student, An honor man is he; He also has his own ideas On political economy. Hobby: Political economy. Ambition: Mathematics. JAMES J. NTTLF “JOE- SECRETARY 1538 Main Street, Brockway, Pa. Secretary of Class, J-2 to S-2; Band, 7A to S-2; Ser¬ geant, Band, S-l; Orchestra, J-l to S-2; Assistant Leader, Orchestra, S-2; Secretary, Chess Club, S-l; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Track, ’36; Basketball, ’35, ’36, ’37; Soccer, ’35, ’36; Staff, Epistles; National Honor Society, S-2; Chess Team, S-l; Shorthand Pin, S-l. His talents are not limited, At least it looks that way; We know that he will carry on And find success some day. Hobby: Trying to play jazz. Ambition: Success in business. WILLIAM STEVENSON STEVE TREASURER 2080 E. Clarence Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Lieutenant, Battalion, S-l, S-2; Track, ' 36; Soccer, ’35, ' 36; Glee Club, S-2; Class Treasurer, S-2; Conference Committee, S-2; President, Chess Club, J-2; President, Chemistry Club, S-2; Senior Life Saving Certificate, S-2; National Honor Society, S-2. A very conscientious worker, Steve has never been a shirker; He’s a staunch and loyal friend, We’ll remember him until the end. Hobby: Chemistry. Ambition: To become a chemical engineer. January 1937 27 ALFRED E. ENOCH -AX- BUSINESS MANAGER 3108 Emerald Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Captain, Band, S-2; Band, 7A to S-2; Orchestra, S-l to S-2; Editor-in-Chief, Girard Neics, S-2; Associate- Editor, Girard Neivs, J-2, S-l; Baseball, ’36; Swimming, ' 35, ’37; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Business Manager of Class, S-l, S-2; Silver Expert Typist Pin, J-2; Univer¬ sity of Pennsylvania Summer Band, ’36; Senior Life Saving Certificate, ’36. It appears that “Al” was destined to become a leader. Heading many activities here at Girard, he capably man¬ aged them all. Hobby: Swimming. Ambition: To become a jazz maestro. JOHN R. ANDERSON ANDY” 148 Darwart Street, Lancaster, Pa. Band, 7-A to 2-2; Lieutenant in Battalion, S-l; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Silver Expert Typist Pin, S-l. Andy is a quiet lad. But when you get to know him; You’ll have quite as staunch a friend As man was ever blessed with. Hobby: Reading. Ambition: To write. WILLIAM J. ASKINS -TOM- 3543 “K” Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Lieutenant in Battalion, S-l to S-2; Track, ’36; Assist¬ ant Manager of Soccer, ’36; Vice-President of Com¬ mercial Club, S-l to S-2. Tom is a plodder. He sticks to every job he attempts until it is completed—even accounting. Perhaps he isn’t the Class’s best bookkeeper but he will be sure to succeed. Hobby: Bookkeeping. Ambition: To enter politics. 28 Epistles CHAPMAN BLACK NIG” 405 Swarthmore Avenue, Folsom, Pa. Captain in Battalion, S-2; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Pres¬ ident of Social Studies Club, S-l. It seems that one needs not great height To rise to places of command, For “Nig” gives orders left and right Before his company, sword in hand. Hobby: Tennis. Ambition: Leisure. ARTHUR BLOOM “RUSS” 231 W. 2nd Street, Berwick, Pa. Band, 7-A to S-2; Supply Sergeant, Band, S-2; Track, ’36; Soccer, ’36; President of Woodworking Club, S-2; Orchestra, 1-2 to S-l. “Art” is a track man, a soccer player, a drummer, and a machinist, but we don’t hold it against him. Any¬ way, we wish him luck. Hobby: Thinking about the future. Ambition : To get a hobby. WILLIAM R. BOOTH BILL 1003 W. Dakota Street Philadelphia, Pa. Band, 7-A to S-2; Orchestra, J-2 to S-2; Glee Club, S-l to S-2; Sergeant in Band, S-2; Vice-President of Social Studies Club, S-l; Senior Life Saving Certificate, S-2. While we all struggled to get along, Bill calmly sat there looking on; With a “nonchy” grin and unconcerned look, He settled down and read his book. Hobby: Being nonchalant. Ambition: To own a club. January 1937 29 HAROLD CAREY -POP” Declamation Contest, S-2; Cast: The Would-Be Gentle¬ man; Wardrobe Manager of Dramatic Club, S-l to S-2. Pop ' s the reader of the class, With books he goes along; But when it comes to law— His book is always wrong. Hobby: Reading. Ambition: Law? JAMES CARR “JIM- 23 Dennison Street, Luzerne, Pa. Sergeant, Battalion, S-2. Jim dreams of a future Fighting for glory; What he thinks about school Is another story. Hobby: Boxing. Ambition: To be a Soldier of Fortune. ROBERT CARRICK BOB- 1337 N. 29th Street Philadelphia, Pa. Glee Club, S-2. “Bob” is well liked by all the members of the Class. He’s a hard worker when he works. Lots of luck in the future 1 Hobby: Listening to radio. Ambition: To graduate. 30 Epistles WILLIAM CASONI TONY - 2136 W. Indiana Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. Glee Gub, S-2; Chess Team, S-l; Shorthand Pin, S-l. Although today he is quite small, W e need not ever fear; Napoleon was a little chap, Hear ye! Hear ye! Hear! Hobby: Tennis. Ambition: Corporation lawyer. JAMES BARTON CHEYNEY -BART- 301 Central Avenue, North Hills, Pa. Adjutant of Battalion, S-2; Vice-President of Chess Club, J-2; Track, ’35, ’36; Cast: The Would-Be Gentleman; Glee Club. S-l to S-2; Orchestra, 7-A to 2-2; First Prize for Short Story, S-l; Cheer Leader, S-2. In school he is fair, In sports he is there; A boy like Bart Is indeed very rare. Hobby: Talking about nothing important. Ambition: To get a scholarship. RALPH CROSSLEY -BING- 68 S. Wyoming Street, Hazelton, Pa. Silver Expert Typist Pin, S-l; Secretary of Chess Club, S-2; Chess Team, S-l; Soccer, ’36. There was a little lad named “Bing” Who was pretty good at everything; Checkers, marbles, and basketball, He used his “Motza” in them all. Hobby: Sports. Ambition: Private secretary. January 1937 31 JOSEPH M. DOUGHTY -joe - 6052 Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. Glee Club, S-l to S-2; Librarian of Glee Club, S-2; Secretary of Chess Club, J-l; Vice-President of Camera Club, S-2; President of Dramatic Club, S-2; Conference Committee, J-2 to S-2; National Honor Society, S-l to S-2; President of Girard College Chapter of National Honor Society; Swimming, ’33, ’34, ’35, ' 36, ’37; Track, ’36; Cast: The Would-Be Gentleman; Cast: Medieval Miracle; Senior Life Saving Certificate, S-l; First Ser¬ geant in Battalion; Declamation Contest, S-2. There’s not a hill that Joe won’t climb; He’s fighting upward all the time; Striving on through thick and thin, He can’t be stopped—he’s sure to win. Hobby: Social problems. Ambition: Work. PAUL PHILIP RAYMOND DUNN -PAUL - 2450 N. Gratz Street, Philadelphia, Pa. First Prize for Thrift Essay, 2-2;Associate Editor of Girard Magazine, S-l; Secretary of Chemistry Club, S-2; Gym Team, ’36. Away to the west, A ’cycle for steed; Here’s luck to you, Paul, We hope you succeed. Hobby: Motor cycles. Ambition: Motor cycle racer. HARRY EBERT SHOOK” 1132 Queen Street, Pottstown, Pa. President of Chess Club, S-2; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Chess Team, S-l. The Saturday meal is free to him, To the dining room he rushes with vim; He chooses his seat and awaits the grace, And after that it’s a regular race. Hobby: Crooning. Ambition: Pattern maker. 32 Epistles KARL G. EDELMAYER “EDS” 1819 Dallas Road, Philadelphia, Pa. First Prize in Art, ’34; First Prize in Penmanship, 2-2; Associate Editor, Girard News, S-l; Feature Editor, Girard News, S-2; Vice-President, Journalist Club, S-2; Soccer, ’36, Assistant Manager, Basketball, ’35; Secretary of Class, J-l; Silver Expert Typist Pin, S-l; Glee Club, S-2; Quartermaster, Battalion, S-2. “Haste thee, Eds, and bring with thee Jest, and youthful Jollity, Quips and cracks and wanton wiles, Nods and becks and wreathed smiles.” Hobby: Dancing. Ambition: Commercial art. RICHARD WALLACE ERDMAN ERDS 1209 Monocacy Street, Bethlehem, Pa. Band, 7A to S-l; Orchestra, 2-1 to S-l; Glee Club, J-2 to S-l; Secretary, Commercial Club, S-2; Silver Expert Typist Pin, J-2. Of course, we all know Richard E And wonder who’s his bride-to-be. There’s Sally, Kate, and Mary Ann. —You can see by now he’s a popular man. Hobby: Listening to Jan Savitt. Ambition: Steel executive. MATTHEW ESPOSITO ARCH Almonesson Road, Blenheim, N. J. Orchestra, 1-1 to S-2; Leader of Cellos in Orchestra, S-2; Track, ’36; Soccer, ’36; Chess Team, S-l; Cast: The Would-Be Gentleman; President, Camera Club, S-2. When “Arch” is old, and worn, and gray, And from his work been fired; We’ll meet him on the street some day, —He’ll tell us he’s retired. Hobby: Shadow dancing. Ambition: Law. January 1937 33 LOUIS FINK LOU National Honor Society, S-l, S-2; Glee Club, S-l, S-2; Captain, Battalion, S-2; Secretary, Commercial Club, S-2; Cast: Medieval Miracle. As leader in the “Batty,” As “Fez” in study hall, As man of National Honor, He far outclassed us all. Hobby: Driving automobiles. Ambition: To own an automobile. WILLIAM J. FIXMER “FIXIE” 1188 New York Road, Oceanville, N. J. Vice-President, Commercial Club, J-2; Vice-President, Chess Club, S-2; Soccer, ’36. “Fixie” showed us what a great game of soccer a Girardian really can play. Most of our victories this last season may be attributed to his outstanding ability as a goalie. Hobby: Trying to stop “Spike’s” drives. Ambition: Linotype operator. WILLIAM J. GEIST BILL 638 W. Main Street, Bloomsburg, Pa. Band, 7-B to S-2; Sergeant in Band, S-2; Orchestra, S-2; Cast: The IVould-Be Gentleman; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Vice President, Dramatic Club, S-2. Some sigh for this and some for that, His wishes don’t get much, The world may prod our Will a bit, We think there is “none such.” Hobby: Reading. Ambition: Success. 34 Epistles ORRIEN OLIVER GRIESEMER “BULLSEY” 731 Vi N. 7th Street, Allentown, Pa. Assistant Manager of Basketball, ’35; Manager of Basketball, ’36. Our “Bullsey” is a chubby boy, His appetite is great; And when we asked him for a “mud” It always was too late. Hobby: Eating. Ambition: Fingerprint expert. GEORGE IIARROLD “LOOCH” Track, ’36; Chess Team, J-2; Manual Arts Prize, 7A. He says his hobby is snakes. We should like to suggest a different term. Obsession is the word! Hobby: Snakes. Ambition: Pattern maker. FRANK J. HEIL “SLATEY 223 Sansom Street, Upper Darby, Pa. Glee Club, S-2. “Slatey” is a jolly fellow Chubby face and slick black hair. He has a wonderful physique, “So buxom, blithe, and debonair.” Hobby: Reading. Ambition: Publishing. January 1937 35 CHARLES F. HESEL FRED 2639 N. Sartain Street, Philadelphia, Pa. National Honor Society, J-2 to S-2; President, Com¬ mercial Club, S-l, S-2; Soccer, ’36; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Senior Life Saving Award, S-2; Treasurer, Class, J-2, S-l; Winner Competitive Drill, S-l; Captain, Staff, S-2; Conference Committee, S-l, S-2. Sam studies hard at his school work, Therefore he is above par; He displayed his skill In the competitive drill. We are sure this boy will go far. Hobby: Studying the dictionary. Ambition: Business executive. THOMAS JAMIESON “TOM- 3410 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. Band, 7 A to S-2; Orchestra, J-2 to S-2; Sergeant, Band, S-2; Head of Percussion, Orchestra, S-2. . We couldn’t get a line on “Tim,” So in his past we dug; At last we got the line on him, He has the “reading bug.” Hobby: Reading. Ambition: C. P. A. JOSEPH KEPNER “JOE” Littlestown, Pa. Vice-President, Carpentry Club. Joe is our engineer Who strives with might and main; His sole ambition seems to be Some day to drive a train. Hobby: Hunting. Ambition: Railroad engineer. 36 Epistles HENRY C. KLAGES “HEN” Philadelphia, Pa. Sergeant in Battalion, J-l to S-2; Vice-President, Chem¬ istry Club, S-2; Secretary, Chess Club, J-2; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Manager of Swimming, ' 36; Swimming, ’34, ’35, ’36. At his best when alone, still a prince in a crowd, His nature is jovial, and not at all loud. Hobby: Chemistry. Ambition: Success. JOSEPH KOSHELNIK “YOGI 2430 Meredith Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Senior Life Saving Award, S-2; Associate Editor, Girard Magazine, S-l; President, Literary Club, S-2; Associate Editor, Epistles. Hobby: Saving chewing gum wrappers. Ambition: To be a “colyumist.” ROBERT LINDSAY FAT North Port Norris, N. J. Sergeant, Battalion, S-2; President, Woodworking Club, S-2; Glee Club, S-2. “Fats” is big and so is his smile; He aims to give chicken-raising a trial; When school is over and we must go; We will always remember his cheery HELLO I Hobby: Poultry. Ambition: To become President. January 1937 37 MATTHEW MAHONEY MATTY 257 Madison Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Band, 7A to S-2; Orchestra, S-l, S-2; Silver Expert Typist Pin; Sergeant, Band, S-2; Soccer, ’36. A friend in need is a friend indeed. This, about someone we proudly read. He is a scholar; in sports he is true, Popular with all; a musician, too. Hobby: Playing the clarinet and saxophone. Ambition: Happiness. GEORGE B. MARROW PUSSY” 222 N. Pine Street, Lancaster, Pa. Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Track, ’36; Sergeant, Battalion, J-2 to S-2; Secretary, Woodworking Club, S-2. Our George can boast a mouthpiece, A cavity to fear; So on it should a sign be tacked, “Leave hope behind who enters here.” Hobby: Watching the Fords go by. Ambition: Research chemist. JOHN B. MORROW “JOHN” Philadelphia, Pa. National Honor Society, J-2 to S-2; Secretary-Treas¬ urer, N. H. S., S-2; Captain, Battalion, S-2; Business M anager, Class, J-2; Band, 7 A to 2-2; Athletic Council, S-l; Associate Editor, Girard News, J-2; Feature Edi¬ tor, Girard Nezvs, S-l ; Sports Editor, Girard News, S-2; Swimming, ’33, ’34; Swimming Team, ’35, ’36, ’37; Base¬ ball, ' 35, ’36; Letter, ’36; Student Correspondent, Steel and Garnet, S-2; Senior. Life Saving Award, S-l; Associate Editor, Epistles. He’s tall, he’s blond, he’s handsome; He’s N. H. S. as well; He swims, plays ball, gives orders, And the girls all think he’s “swell.” Hobby: Breaking up romances. Ambition: To become a banker. 38 Epistles HARRY S. MERVINE •HARRY - 4514 Westminster Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. Swimming, ’33, ’34, ’35, ’36; Supply Sergeant, Battalion, S-l; Co-holder 200 yard and 400 yard Relay Record. You can’t keep a good man down. It took an ap¬ pendectomy to cause Harry to give up swimming—but look at him now. He’s playing football. Hobby: Swimming and football. Ambition: Draftsman. EARL. MININGER “MIN- 431 W. Norris Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Glee Club, S-l to S-2; Lieutenant, Battalion, S-l; Lieu¬ tenant of Staff, S-2; Track, ’34, ’35, ’36; Literary Club, S-2; Associate Editor, Girard Magazine. When we talked to “Min” we never knew whether to take him seriously or not. His sympathetic nature has captured all our hearts, and his absence will leave an empty spot. Hobby: Drawing. Ambition: Machinist. OSCAR MORGAN OSCAR 115 Madison Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. We admire Oscar’s good looks and his winning way with the girls. But perhaps the outstanding character¬ istic he possesses is determination. We might also add that everything Oscar got, he earned. Hobby: Dancing. Ambition: Draftsman. January 1937 39 DAVID E. McCAIG -DAVE- 3248 E” Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Sergeant, Battalion, S-l, S-2. “Gee, but you’re lucky,” says Mac, As he jingles three teeth in a sack. “Now, when I got a tooth out. My jaw nearly blew out Apply as I would my ice-pack. STEPHEN NIW1NSKI STEVE” 2241 S. 63rd Street, Philadelphia, Pa. American Legion Award, 7A; Swimming, ’33, ’34; Track, ’35, ’36; Soccer, ' 35, ’36; Junior, Senior Life Saving Certificates ; President of Class, J-l; Vice-Presi¬ dent of Class, J-2; National Honor Society, J-2 to S-2; Vice-President, National Honor Society, S-2; Presi¬ dent, Art Club, S-l to S-2; Cast: Don Juan’s Christmas Ere; Glee Club, S-2; Conference Committee; Captain, Battalion, S-l to S-2. Steve has always been our friend, For many by-gone days; But now we’ll have to say good-bye And give him his due praise. Hobby: Snakes and photography. Ambition: To be Somebody. “JESS” Court Street, Penn Yan, N. Y. Orchestra, 1-1 to S-l; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Cast: Don Juan’s Christinas Ere; Debating Team, ’35, ’36; Secre¬ tary, Debating Club, S-2; Declamation Contest, ’36; Silver Expert Typist Pin. A chorus of boos Greeted each pun. Jesse is all right, And —well—lots of fun. Hobby: Cracking puns. Ambition: To become a mortician. Hobby: Selling calendars. Ambition: Business. JESSE PLUBELL 40 Epistles GRIFFITH ROY PRITCHARD PRITCH” 1842 Fairview Avenue, Easton, Pa. Supply Sergeant, Battalion, S-l; Silver Expert Typist Pin; Track, ’35; Soccer, ’35; Basketball, ’35, ’36; Man¬ ager, Soccer, ’36. Milly, Peggy, Marge, or Kate, With which one does he have a date? All, perhaps, or maybe none, But any way he has some fun. Hobby: Dancing. Ambition: Noble. HORACE M. L. SAGNER SAGS 538 Elm Street, Reading, Pa. Sergeant, Battalion, J-2; 1st Prize, Vocal Music, 1-1; 3rd Prize, Thrift Essay, 2-2; Chess Team, S-l; Glee Club, S-2; Soccer, ’36. It seems that “Gabby’s” favorite number is sixteen (cents). Noise is his habit, so we can understand why he is always making a racket. Hobby: The opera. Ambition: To become a C. P. A. VINCENT I. SANTRONI “JACE 637 Pierce Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Color Sergeant, Battalion, J-2 to S-2; Basketball, ’35, ’36, ’37; Soccer, ' 36; Vice-President, Social Studies Club, J-2; Vice-President, Chess Club, S-l; Vice-President of Class, S-l; Chess Team, S-l. A jolly chap, but serious too, He beams a joyous smile on you; Everybody knows him well, “Hi-ya, Jace,” is what they yell! Hobby: Eleanor Powell. Ambition: To see Eleanor again. January 1937 41 IRA SEABORNE “SEABS” 6126 Musgrove Street, Germantown, Pa. Special Art, ’33, ’34, ’35; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Art Editor, Episti.es. Ira is the kind of boy Who finds content and many a joy In crafts, and art, and things as such. Behold in this book his artistic touch! Hobby: Being late all the time. Ambition: Artist. BLAIR L. SHANNON “CLUB” R. D. No. 1, Box 183, Altoona, Pa. Editor-in-Chief, Girard Magazine, S-2; Literary Club, S-2; Senior Life Saving Certificate, S-2; Glee Club, S-l, S-2; Lieutenant, Battalion, J-2, S-2; Swimming, ’33, ’34, ’35. ’36, ’37. We know him as our baby blimp, We won’t forget his famous limp. Hobby: Diving. Ambition: To become an electrical engineer. HORACE L. STREEPER “STHEEPS” 1539 Oakdale Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Band, 7A to S-2; Orchestra, 1-2 and S-2; Lieutenant, Band, S-2; Cast: The IVould-Be Gentleman; Cast: Medieval Miracle. Hair askew, smooth cheeks creased By a smile that will never cease. A good musician who pleased us all, Our esteem for him will never fall. Hobby: Sleeping. Ambition: To get more sleep. 42 Epistles ROBERT B. THALL TARZAN” New Albany, Pa. Band, 7 A to S-2; Orchestra, 2-1 to S-2; Leader of Brass, Orchestra, S-2; Glee Club, S-2; Track, ’35, ’36; Vice-President, Woodworking Club, S-2. “Tarzan” is a mighty man, A mighty man is he; When he swings on bars and rings It’s a pleasing sight to see. Hobby; Physical education. Ambition: To enjoy life. PAUL S. TREMEL ‘ SPIKE 618 Brodhead Avenue, Bethlehem, Pa. Track, ’35, ’36; Soccer, ’35, ’36; Secretary, Art Club, J-2; Vice-President, Art Club, ’36; Orchestra, 1-1 to S-l. Spike is our soccer star, He packs a mighty drive; We’re sure that in his later life He’ll strive, and strive, and strive. Hobby: Boats and watches. Ambition; To be of some use. EDWARD P. TURNER EDDIE- 522 McKnight Street, Reading, Pa. Swimming, ’33, ’34, ’35, ’36, ’37; Cast: The Would-Be Gentleman; Editor, Girard Magazine; Literary Club, S-2; Glee Club, S-2; 500 Yard Freestyle Record; 440 Yard Freestyle Record. Eddy “wiggled” his way to swimming fame, And added to ’37’s aquatic name; Another place he never met doom Was in Banker Hall’s dining room. Hobby: Eating Schmidties. Ambition: To see the world. January 1937 43 WILLIAM H. VOCKROTH “VOCKY” 837 Quincy Avenue, Scranton, Pa. Lieutenant, Battalion, S-l, S-2; Swimming, ’36; Track, ’36; Athletic Council, S-2; National Honor Society, S-2. It would take Another earthquake To keep our Willie Wide awake. Hobby: Chemistry. Ambition: Electrician. WILLIAM ELWOOD WALLACE “CHIC- 603 East Avenue, Pawtucket, R. I. Associate Editor, Girard News, J-2; Exchange Editor, Girard News, S-l; News Editor, Girard News, S-2; President, Journalist Club, S-2; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Band, 7A to S-2; Orchestra, 2-2 to S-2; Lieutenant, Band, S-2; Cast: The Would-Be Gentleman; Swimming Numerals, ’33, ’34, ’35, ’36, ’37; Senior Life Saving Award, S-l; Associate Editor, Epistles. A “whirl” on the dance floor, Not bad in the pool; Gets along with his “friends,” And doesn’t mind school. Hobby: Swimming and dancing. Ambition: To make the most of life. ARTHUR WATKINS “WATTY” 938 Pine Street, Freeland, Pa. Basketball, ’35, ’36; Soccer, ’36; Co-Captain, Soccer, ’36; Secretary of Class, S-l. “Watty” is our blushing ace, In sports he is the “tops;” The girls fall for his handsome face, But “Watty” never stops (much). Hobby: Basketball. Ambition: To become a sports announcer. 44 Epistles WILLIAM F. WITMAYER BILL 1519 Walnut Street, Ashland, Pa. Band, 7 A to S-2; Sergeant, Band, S-2; Secretary, Com¬ mercial Club, S-2. Tripod, transit, level-rod, Plumbob, tape, and chalk. “Witty” is an ace at Trig, Can he make that ole’ sax talk! Hobby: Saxophone playing. Ambition: To become a county surveyor. January 1937 45 Girard College Philadelphia January 21, 1937 Dear Class of January ' 37, Now that our career in Girard is completed, surely we cannot fail to realize how our lives have been altered by the education and instruction We have received from this institution. As we leave Old Girard and the years begin to pile up. We will begin to see our school in the right perspective. Now We are too near it to judge it. IVe can hardly appreciate the educational heights which We have just been climbing. But as a few years pass and We go forth into a larger World, we shall often look back upon precious, old memories. Proudly can We look back at our scholastic achievements, especially those of our senior year when we attained the highest scholastic average ever achieved in this school. We have been taught how to live our lives in a better manner, and it is with this knowledge that we go forth to imprint on society the high aims and higher ideals that have been woven into the texture of our characters by associations at Girard, our friends, teachers, and those who have given their energies in our behalf in the household. Let us all strive to preserve the sacred memories of this old college of the people in our hearts as the years pass by and help it retain the greatness by which it is so Well known. Very cordially yours, A. B. January 1937 Autographs 48 Epistles “Now” (itritrr Suta (Elaaa nf ilune 19 37 (Sirarb GlnUrgf f Ijilaiiclpljia (SHiitrr lirta (iRrmarka 3n Paaaittg) I I I 1 (graduating (Class dlunr 5Jinrtmt Sfundrrd (Chirtg-srurn of (Sirard (Cnllrgr A fSrrnrft af (Eljrir Artiuitira igilaiiri jlua 2 ©bitrr Sirta D. Montfort Melchior, A. B., A. M., Pd. D. 3Jmtr. 1037 3 In Behalf of the Class of June 1937 The Editors of OBITER DICTA Respectfully Dedicate this Booklet to D. Montfort Melchior, A.B., A.M., Pd.D. Supervisor of High School Instruction We may have shirked a daily task when T)uty cried, “yJbide !” We may have strayed the primrose path to forbidden spaces wide; If here we end our span of toil with naught that men deem great, We’ve reached the hills, the view is clear, one thought we wish to state: We say to you with hearts so full, and yet with gladness true, Life’s cup at last is full indeed to have a friend like you. If ever from the mountain tops we view the plain below. Or sit enthroned among the stars, or richest harvests mow. Or even fail and have our share of bitterness and tears — It is the common fate of all within the course of years — Old Memory then upon its knees will picture no man who Stood by our side and gave the love of such a friend as you. 4 ©bitrr Sirta Editorial Staff Editor-in-Chief Louis P. Vallone Associate Editors Alan H. Smith Samuel B. Johnson William R. King Peter Scotese Ray A. Shaffer jdrt Editor Noble Seaborne President . Vice-President _ Secretary . Treasurer . Business Manager. Class Officers .George H. Roesser .Henry W. Jones .James R. Johnson .Louis P. Vallone .Horace Kirk Class Honors Valedictorian Salutatorian . Third Honor. William R. King ... Alan H. Smith ...Paul H. Unger Hmtr. 193 7 5 Foreword Our desires as writers have been just a bit different from the ordinary. This record is decidedly different in many respects from others. It is our final literary achievement; we hope it is the best. We have compiled this short resume, Obiter Dicta, in no boastful spirit whatever, and we had no choice but to show, as we truly believe, that our class has produced something vital •in the history of our Alma Mater. We have guarded against exaggeration, but whenever we presented our classmates to you favorably, we believe it is highly deserved. An Appreciation We cannot express in full the gratitude we owe to our hostesses, host, and housemember who gladly gave their time to the interests of our class. Mrs. Echols, Miss La Pish, Miss Bechtel, Dr. Melchior, and Mr. Hudson are those who have helped make our social activities successful. Their untiring efforts in behalf of our class will always be remembered by us as an expression of real friendship. As we separate on 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.’’ ©bitrr Sirta Class of June, 1937 3 tine. 1937 r LEAVING PORT As the last chords of the Farewell Song fade into the silence of a June night, the Class of June 1937 launches itself into a slowly calming, storm-torn world. During the past nine years we have been working to construct a better ship than our predecessors. The designers, our College Faculty, have provided all the blue prints and have guided our work so that we might realize our goal. The only thing we had to do was to follow directions and build for ourselves. We extend to them a word of deep appreciation and wonder if they rank us above or below the builders who have gone before. We can truthfully say that we have done our best. We do not say that our class has advanced the standards of Girard above all precedent, but we have made our distinct contributions. To our successors we throw the burning torch of the irue Girard spirit. It is theirs to hold it high. Soon we shall be on our own. Each one of us must take his turn at the wheel of our new ship. We are only “plebes,” newly outfitted, with many experiences to face. At times the sailing will be smooth, and the ship which we have built will be easy to maneuver. We shall then be proud of our work, and the skilled direction of our guides. Then there will be moments, perhaps, when the going will be rough. Often the immediate horizon may be invisible. Our course may be doubtful. Then we shall ask ourselves, “Have the things which the designers have done for us while in port sharpened our resourcefulness?” Class of June 1937, this is our challenge. Sail on! Carry forward the precious tradition that “Our Girard, our Alma Mater, She is making men” ©bitpr Birta THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY “I pledge myself to uphold the high purpose of this society to which I have been elected, striving in every way by word and deed to make its ideals the ideals of my school and my life.” Such has been the pledge that nine members of our class have made, binding themselves to the worthy purpose of making the ideals of the National Honor Society, character, leadership, service, and scholarship, the ideals of their school and their lives. In our Junior-two term we experienced the elation of seeing two of our finest fellows selected to become members of the National Honor Society: George Roesser, present class president, and Louis Vallone, present class treasurer. In the Senior-one term, Horace Kirk, Alan Smith, Peter Scotese, and Otto Hansen were elected to membership in the Society. In the following term, Leonard Blumberg, Ray Shaffer and John Barr were selected as deserving young men. Following the induction exercises, George Roesser and Louis Vallone were elected president and secretary respectively. The National Honor Society has been the incentive to a general rise in various Girard College standards, particularly in relationship to scholarship and service. The reason for this has been the indirect influence of the Society on boys who, because they desire themselves to become some day members of the Society, have raised both their own standards and the standards of their school. The members of our class who belong to the National Honor Society take this opportunity to express its appreciation of the combined efforts of Mr. David Me Ilhatten, its sponsor, and various other members of the Faculty. 3unr. 193T THE BATTALION For generations the Battalion has been a symbol of discipline and leadership; indeed it has become an undying tradition which is proudly upheld by the school. It functions in all the major parades and celebrations about the College. To the Battalion we owe the poise and obedience we have acquired. Physically and morally we have developed through it our powers of leadership and character as well as real exercise and a relief from the sometimes dull classroom. From it we have gotten a taste of real army life besides mastering the fundamentals of military drill. The Battalion has built itself into a strong and able organization and through it the school has gained a reputation worth keeping. At the close of each term the Competitive Drill has brought forth the very best that is in each company, and competition has been extremely keen. Reminis¬ cences of the days when we marched up the Main Road to the parade ground, with the band playing some cheerful march, will never fade from our memory. Turning first to Company A we find Captain Otto Hansen, a leader in every sense of the word, who has whipped his company into fine shape. Captain George Koch, of Company B, has handled his company like a veteran making competition all the keener. Company C is favored with the strong leadership of Captain George Roesser, Lieutenants Nicholas Mareletto, and William Pierson. Finally, we find Captain Peter Scotese and Lieutenant Kirk upholding the fine traditions of Company D. We can say, therefore, that our class has contributed something to the Battalion, and we leave Girard with a deep respect and a deeper appreciation of what it has done for us. 10 ©liitrr Stria DRAMATICS The curtain rises. It is Christmas 1934. The play is Don Juan’s Christmas Eve. With other actors many years their senior two of our boys move across the stage. One, a youthful thief, has stolen his master’s gold. Dressed in a costume of red and blue, his tall figure is crowned with a flowing crop of red hair—“Reds” King. The other, dressed in black, acts the part of scheming henchman to a robbed nobleman. He is Gene Cooper. The curtain falls, but it rises a year later upon the Medieval Miracle. A corpulent, old count breaks up a group of men with his account of a feast. It is John Barr. A “man of the world” then appears to scatter pearls of wisdom before his son. In them we see Herb. Jones and Aaron Goldberg. The curtain falls again. In 1937 we see again a rioting, carefree young reveler (Herb. Jones) challeng¬ ing a weary, old man (Noble Seaborne) who appears on the stage in the van of that villainous apothecary (Aaron Goldberg). And death stalks under the oak.” The scene changes to the focs’le of a ship where the soup of dramatic compli¬ cations thickens among a mad Russian (Henry Jones), a sly, cocksure, little Cockney (William Pierson), and the Scotchiest of sailors (John Barr). They are melting with fear “in the zone” of submarines that torpedo and kill. As confidants of two Yankees (Sam Randolph and Gene Cooper) they suspect a spy among them. He must be apprehended. Our honors in declamation have been worthy of mention: Roesser and King— Lincoln’s Birlhday, Jones (Herbert)—Washington’s Birthday, Roesser—Cultural Olympics, and King—Constitution Celebration. In the annual declamation Ray Shaffer took a prize in an address on swing music, Alan Smith spoke on adver¬ tising, and “Reds” King popularized good etiquette in a sparkling talk. 3uur. 193T 11 THE MAGIC OF MUSIC One of our earliest activities in Girard was that of lending our shrill soprano voices to the chorus of some spirited song in which the basses always seemed to hit their very lowest notes. We shall remember “When the Foeman Bares His Steel,” “Nancy Lee,” “Captain Jinks,” and other numbers in similar spirit. After several years spent in preparation for chorus work a few of us took our places in the Junior Hundred. There again we lent our greatly improved voices to the singing of anthems. Our first week in the Junior Hundred found us learning “Great Lincoln.” Following the rendition of that number, we began preparing anthems for chapel services and other songs which we sang at the Academy of Music. It was in that vast auditorium that we made our last appear¬ ance as members of the Junior Choir as it has since been named. This time we were mixed altos and sopranos. Our fondest memory of that last concert is the justice we did to the famous “Peter Piper.” Then came a period during which we were not members of any vocal music organization. Our voices began to “growl” somewhat, and instead of a fine soprano we found ourselves growing into grumbling basses and sweet-toned tenors. We still continued in our assemblies as a group, lending our voices on rainy days to the singing of “By a Waterfall.” About this time Dr. Carey called for candidates for the glee club, and of course our class contributed its share of vocalists whose voices in dying out have at last blended into the Girard tradition. But the song in the heart will remain there forever and ever. The outstanding musical number in which our class took part at this time was “Bach’s Choral.” After many days of effort we were able to convince Dr. Carey that everyone was ready to sing that immortal number. Again we came 12 (0bilpr lirta to take part in the singing of “Great Lincoln,” this time as basses and tenors. We feel that President George Roesser and Vice-President Henry Jones deserve a lot of credit for getting the boys of the glee club to rehearsals. Among our classmates they became acquainted especially with Horto n, King, Vendetti, Moss, Silberman, Barr, Baratz, Ciaverelli, Blumberg, Axe, Unger, Seaborne, Mareletto, Schupeltz, Randolph, Cooper, Donahue, Bason, Klank, Koch, Pierson, Smith, and Vallone. When “Hail Girard” and the “Farewell Song” are no longer audible to our ears, we shall remember the many times when we took our part in the singing of group songs. About the time that we began singing in the Junior Hundred, a few of our number began to play the violin and piano. Willingly they gave up their spare time to pursue the playing of the instrument of their choice. After some had grown disgusted and dropped out of music, a few more of us took up positions in the drum and bugle corps. Here we practiced diligently throughout the course of a term, some dropping out along the way, and we have had a fair representation in the band when instruments were distributed. Not many of us can truthfully say today that we regret the time spent in practicing. Louis Vallone has been in the orchestra for over four years, ending his service as Student Leader of the Orchestra. Others of our class who took part in the orchestra’s work are: Edward Kegel, Assistant Student Leader; Philip Ciaverelli, Concertmaster; and John Barr, Assistant Concertmaster. These boys did a good job of maintaining order at rehearsals and leading their sections. Their leadership was what was needed for the formation of a successful orchestra. At the same time several others of our number were lending their efforts toward making the band just as good as the orchestra. As we look back, we must congratulate Captain Ray Shaffer, First-Lieutenant Herman Schupeltz, and Second-Lieutenant Samuel Randolph for their work in the band. It is doubtful whether any of us will forget the first drill of the term, when the band didn’t sound like a band. Then on the second appe arance there was so much improvement that no one was heard to complain of the band’s playing or march¬ ing. All we can say is that those boys who commanded the band did a man’s job. Each year’s Christmas Concert showed that we had talent and the ability to sing and play. We shall never forget “Finlandia,” “Bolero,” and “Good Night and Christmas Prayer.” As we leave Girard, we cannot help feeling that we are losing something precious indeed. We grew up here, we have been educated here, and here we received our musical education. Among so much that we are leaving behind is that “something” which we cannot explain, a possession that only our hearts can witness; perhaps it is the Magic of Music. 3m� . 193r 13 ’Twas a cold and stormy night, and Friday, December 13, 1935. Whether inclement weather conditi ons and superstition are supposed to keep people from dances or not, we can’t say, but a large crowd “tripped the light fantastic” at Founder’s and with complete abandonment embraced the joys of the evening. The nervousness of the first few moments was doubled in each of us as the elimination dance began—but unfortunately only one could win—and the lucky fellow was “Charley” Moss. The novelty of that first social has never worn off. Thus we entered our second term, eagerly awaiting the arrival of April 23, our next dance. Again those fleeting hours of pleasure—and disappointment for everyone except “Vince” Allen who captured the elimination dance. And then. .. .our last eventful year. Spirits ran high on that Friday pre¬ ceding Thanksgiving, and our guests were greeted by two “Sentinels” at the doors—scarecrows. The autumn motif prevailed in decoration. Dances just went with the wind, but a gdod wind that swept “Danny” Vendetti to victory in the elimination. Those of us who attended the annual Glee Club dance of 1936, and the annual Cadet Officer’s dance of the same year saw our class president, George Roesser, take both prizes in both organizations. Like Danny he too was caught by the not-to-be-disappointed group on both occasions and sent whirling around in an exhibition which appeased their expectations for the moment. “All’s well that ends well”—and so it was with our Senior-two dance. Return¬ ing from Lincoln’s birthday, we introduced our guests into an atmosphere of val¬ entines and spring blossoms. A large lighted heart supplied a soft glow to a dimmed room. Our last dance was a success with “Jimmy” Clausius, who took the coveted prize of the last Class social. 14 ©bitrr Dixta SEEING AMERICA FIRST “Boy, was that a swell trip!” All the way through the High School we heard that comment twice a year, in January after the Senior classes had returned from Washington, and in May after the Junior classes came from Valley Forge. Came our turn, and we experienced a mild enthusiasm on the eve of our Valley Forge outing. After all, we were Juniors, and as such we knew all about such places. Sadly, though, we learned more in that one day than we could possibly have gathered in any classroom. Wayne Junction, the statue, Washing¬ ton Crossing, the refreshment stands, the Observation Tower, and many steps to climb. We were inspired by the Memorial Chapel, we heard the carillons, and we had a good time. What more could we ask ? Oh. boy, Christmas, New Year’s, and Washington! We’re going to “gyp” a lot of school work now. A pleasant train ride from Philadelphia to Washing¬ ton, a hurried bus transfer, a glimpse of the Lincoln Memorial, sight-seeing in Washington, lunch in the New Colonial, a bus ride to Arlington Memorial Cem¬ etery, later to Mount Vernon, dinner in the New Colonial, and “After the Thin Man at Loew’s Capitol. That took us through the first day of our Washington trip. The n xt morning there was a debate as to who would answer the phone to let the desk know that we were awake. Breakfast, buses, the Smithsonian Institute, the Bureau of Printing and Engraving, a visit to the Capitol, a scatter¬ ing of our numbers between the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Wash¬ ington Monument. Our second day ended with most of us enjoying the Congressional Library from seats convenient to the door. Sadly, on the morning of our third day we got up, knowing that within twelve hours we would again be in Philadelphia. We enjoyed that trip immensely. Sunr, 1937 15 ATHLETICS The record of the Class of June ’37 in athletics is not exceptional, we admit, but we have supplied not a few stellar athletes to the teams of Girard. We are proud of the fact that every sport offered by the school has called forth members of our class who were eager to show their espirit de corps. In soccer we have four reliables who helped considerably in continuing the long list of undefeated games of which Girard proudly boasts. Bob Horton was the regular guard for two seasons, and Ciaverelli, Montano, Klank, and Fryjewicz filled regular positions during the season of 1936. For basketball we have Fryjewicz, who was captain of the team during his senior year, Ciaverelli, Lewis, Klank Montano, and Horton, each of whom received a letter for his outstanding performance. In track we find a goodly number of the class participating. Gene Cooper, captain of the team in 1937 and star hurdler, received two letters, and Henry Jones, Donahue, Roesser, Herbert Jones, Reisig, Hansen, Baratz, Clausius, Randolph, and Goldberg were awarded one letter apiece for their fine showing on the cinders and in the pit. Rocco Montano, the best athlete in the class, was the able captain of the baseball team in his last season of 1937. He received three letters in this sport, Allen received two, and Fryjewicz, Ciaverelli, Lewis, Klank, Gradia, and Horton, who was co-captain, were presented with one “G” each. The swimming team’s fine record during the past few seasons has been due largely to two members of the class—Hank Jones and Fish Blumberg. Hank G ©liitrr 0irta was captain of the team in 1937 and Blumberg co-captain. It is no small feat to break the backstroke record of the school in just about every meet one enters, but the records show that Blumberg did this. Hank Jones received two letters in swimming, Blumberg three, Waldron one, and Abe Goldberg, another back- stroker, one, The newly instituted gym team found four members capable of acquiring letters—Vendetti, captain of the team, Volk, DiLeonardo. and Brinton. It would be unjust to omit the managers who work very hard with their teams for a successful season. We have Vallone and Mareletto, manager and assistant manager respectively of the basketball team, Koch, manager of the track team, Scotese, as manager of the gym team, Schupeltz, manager of the tank squad, and Frederick, the tennis team manager. After a careful scrutiny of the records, we find Montano coming out on top with five letters to his credit. Trailing right behind him is Bob Horton with four. Fryjewicz, Ciaverelli, Henry Jones, and Blumberg each carry three letters, followed by four two-letter men, and seventeen one-letter men. With a little simple addition we find our class has a grand total of thirty-two letter men carry¬ ing among them fifty-one letters. No team can get anywhere without its coaches. In passing we would like to extend a sincere word of appreciation to those who have worked with the teams to instil within the players not only the will to win but the grace to accept defeat like true sports. 3hmr. IU3T 17 THE PEN IS MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD Writing has a way of exerting its influence both at home and abroad. To a great extent the student publications of Girard College form the sole basis of our appraisal by other schools; they also exert a marked influence upon the school life itself. Appearing before the student body most often is the Girard News. Despite the limited number of issues, we feel that the Girard News repre¬ sents a high standard of writing. We are proud to say that during the past term under the able leadership of Louis Vallone, who served as Editor-in-Chief, and his assi: tan s Ray Shaffer, William Reisig, and Alan Smith, the Girard News has contained fresher news, more originality, snappier articles, and cuts which have been lacking in the paper for many years. Our literary publication is the Girard Magazine. This last issue was an exceptionally fine piece of literary work. George Roesser, the Editor-in-Chief, deserves a great deal of credit for his unique arrangement of the material. He was ably assisted in his work by Peter Scotese, President of the Literary Club. The cuts for the last issue were furnished by Noble Seaborne. Their hard work is appreciated, and we are proud to have members of our class represented on the Staff of the Magazine. The last work of our class is the publication of our year book, Obiter Dicta The wire planning and unusual arrangement of material in this class record is the work of Louis Vallone, Editor-in-Chief, and his associates Ray Shaffer, Alan Smith, Samuel Johnson, William King, Peter Scotese, and Noble Seaborne, who served as Art Editor. The work of the editors here well represents the work and spirit of the Class of June 1937. The results will speak for themselves. ©bitrr Sirta 18 GEORGE H. ROESSER President Philadelphia President of Class, S-2; President of Glee Club, S-2; Vice-President of Class, S-l; Pres ' dent, National Hi nor Society, S-2; Captain in Battalion, S-2; Editor-In-Chief, Girard Magazine, S-2; Associate-Editor, Girard Maga¬ zine, J-2 to S-2; Conference Committee, J-2; American Legion Medal, 7-A; National Honor Society, J-2 to S-2; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Class Speaker. Ambition; Nulli Secundus Course: Accounting Birthday: February 9 Birthplace: Philadelphia George One can’t miss George, conspicuous when he leads his company in the battalion, absorbed when he is racking his brain over his bookkeeping, outstand¬ ing when he inspires the Glee Club, blushing when he wins at the dances yet always the same George. He’s as reliable and as firm as the Rock of Gibraltar— and big in heart. HENRY W. JONES Vice-President 938 W. Lycoming Street, Philadelphia Vice-President of Class, S-2; Swimm ' ng, ’33, ’34, ’35, ' 36, ’37; Captain of Swimming Team, ’37; Holder of 75 yd. medley record; 49.6 Sec. 3 -6-37 Member of 400 yd. relay Girard College freestyle team record; 4 min. 3.4 Sec. 3 -3-36 Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Secretary, Glee Club, S-2; Cast: In The Zone. Ambition: Physical Education Instructor Course: Stenographic Birthday: June 27 Birthplace: Philadelphia Jibby A sturdy swimmer and a good leader, “Jib” is well worthy of the high office he holds as Vice-President. Six feet of common sense and cheerfulness make up “Jib.” His brawn is always used for the best. The battalion owes a lot to his unfailing willingness to help. Hunr, 193 7 WILLIAM R. KING Valedictorian Philadelphia I .’Alliance Francaise Prize. 2-2; Second Prize, Washing¬ ton Essay, S-2; Band, 1-1 to S-l; Orchestra, 1-2 to S-l; Declamation Contest, S-l; Sergeant in Ban I, J-2 to S-l Cast: Don Juan ' s Christmas Eve; Scholarship Committee, S-l to S-2; Girard Representative, State Oratory Con¬ test, S-2; Glee Club, S-l, S-2; Editor, Commencement Record; Pitman Shorthand Award, S-2. Ambition: Surgeon Course: Stenographical Birthday: July 7 Birthplace: Philadelphia 19 Reds Beau Brummel, Robert Montgomery, Casanova, and Einstein combined, and we have in “Reds” a versatility in dress and in school work, a savoir faire in all phases of his life, and a mischievous smile. ALAN H. SMITH Salutatorian 112 Moyallen Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Orchestra, 2-1 to S-l; Assistant concertmaster, Orches¬ tra, S-l; Associate Editor, Girard Neivs, J-2 to S-l; Fea¬ ture Editor, Girard News, S-2; Debating Team, S-2; President, French Club, S-l; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Sec¬ ond Prize, Thrift Essay, 2-2; Second Prize, Vocal Music, 1-1 ; Cast: Maitre Pierre Pathelin, S-2; Secretary, Jour¬ nalist Club, S-2; Silver Expert Typist Pin, S-2; National Honor Society, S-l to S-2; Editor, Commencement Record; Declamation Contest, S-l; Pitman Short¬ hand Award, S-2. Ambition: To be Happy Course: Stenographic Birthday: May 4 S m i tt y Birthplace: Wilkes-Barre, Pa. The steady banging of a typewriter resounding through Merchant Hall tells us that Smitty has, as usual, started on some debate, news copy, or literary master¬ piece. Or again, he may be composing some more of that quaint humor that never fails to get him a welcome place in any gathering. For this we shall always remember him. 2D ©bitrr Uirta JAMES R. JOHNSON Secretary 8 6 VV. 3rd Street, Philadelphia First Penmanship Prize, 2-2; Secretary of Class, J-l, S-l, S-2; Sergeant, Battalion, S-l. Ambition: Columnist Course: Stenographical Birthday: April 27 Birthplace: Philadelphia Johnny We pride ourselves in having chosen Johnny as our class secretary for four consecutive elections. His handwriting makes the smallest of notes into a thing of beauty, and his handshaking makes the smallest of friendships into a sincere brotherhood of sharing either trouble or fun. LOUIS P. VALLONE Treasurer Box 165, Lake Road, Newfield, N. J. National Honor Society, J-2 to S-2; Secretary-Treasurer, National Honor Society, S-2; Orchestra, 7-A to S-2; Librarian, Orchestra, S-l; Leader of Cellos, Orchestra, S-2- Student Leader, Orchestra, S-2; Second Penman¬ ship Prize, 2-2; Third Thrift Essay Prize, 2-2; Associate Editor, Girard News. J-2; Exchange Editor, Girard Ncivs, S-l; Editor-In-Chief, Girard News, S-2; Assis- tant Manager, Basketball, 35, 36; Manager, Basketball, ’36 ’37 Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Treasurer of Class, J-2, S-l, S-2; Editor-in-Chief, Commencement Record; Silver Expert Typist Award, S-2; Gold Expert Typ:s. Award S-2. Ambition: Success and Happiness Course: Accounting Birthday: September 2 Birthplace: Philadelphia Lew Fame is the produc t of hard work, and who is more deserving of it than “Lew.” Rendering honor to whom honor is due, we can say that his many achievements and untiring efforts coupled with his refreshing personality, have made him an outstanding member of our class and a friend of all. He is an able leader of whom we shall always be proud. 3htur, 193? 21 HORACE KIRK Business Manager 806 Walnut Street, Collingdale, Pa. Nation 1 Honor Society, S-l and S-2; Lieutenant, Bat¬ talion, S-l and S-2; Secretary, Woodworking Club, J-1; Class Treasurer, J-l; Business Manager, S-2; Silver Expert Typist Pin, S-l. Ambition: To Be a Business Man Course: Stenographical Birthday: May 1 Birthplace: Philadelphia Whitey The qualifications for the National Honor Society are character, leaderhip, scholarship and service. “Whitey” fulfils all these and a little more. He is the quiet type, but when studying enters into the question he leaves us far behind. His quiet mannerisms have made him well-liked by the entire class. VINCENT W.ALLEN 1354 N. 10 Street, Reading, Pa. President of Class, J-2; Vice-President of Class, J-l; Vice-President, Camera Club, J-2; Athletic Committee, S-2; Baseball Numerals, ’36, Team ’37. Ambition: To Go to College Course: Electrical Birthday: October 28 Birthplace : Reading, Pa. Vince has always been more or less quiet, but he has succeeded in making himself well-liked. He has shown much interest in sports, and when not playing on the “Hum” team he was busying himself in representing Bordeaux. 22 ©biter Strta ROBERT G. AXE 344 YV. North Street, York, Pa. First Prize, Washington Essay, S-2; First Prize, Thrift Essay, 2-2; Glee Club, S-2; Gym. Team, ’36, ’37; Chess Team, J-2. Ambition: Air Mail Pilot Course: Drafting Birthday: June 18 Birthplace: York, Pa. Bob Bob has always shown interest in the higher things of life by building model airplanes. His ambition is to fly a mail plane, and he seems to have started out early to learn the workings of one. In addition to his hobby, he has a particular brand of humor which is hard to duplicate. CALMAN BARATZ 4927 “B” Street, Philadelphia Glee Club, S-2: Senior Life Saving Certificate, S-l. Ambition: To Join a Swing Band Course: Carpentry Birthday: December 17 Birthplace: Philadelphia Buck Bucky is the musician of the class. Hand him anything from a Jew s harp to a saxophone and he will play it. When downhearted, Buck s laugh pulled us out of our stupor, and we were soon laughing with him. We are sure that he will be as big a success as his smile. 3Jimr. 1937 23 JOHN G BARR 3433 Kipp Street, Philadelphia Cast: Medieval Miracle; Cast: In the Zone; Orchestra, 7-A to S-2; National Honor Society, S-2; Glee Club, S-2. Amibtion : To Travel Course: Drafting Birthday: March 29 Birthplace: Philadelphia John One is always judged by his bad points, but in John we have an exception. He has a subtle way of doing things that has created many friends. A bad break kept him out of track at the time when he could have done most, so we’re all hoping that he continues pushing as hard in the run of life as he prepared to run in track. EUGENE BASILE 442 Washington Street, Allentown, Pa. Ambition: C. P. A. Course: Accounting Birthday: October 26 Birthplace: Allentown, Pa. Jeep Our Jeep has no fourth-dimension brain, but he certainly can show the real Jeep a thing or two. As a practical salesman of the class, he has attained the fifth dimension. Whenever he was around we knew some prank was afoot. It will be a long time before any of us will forget Jeep, and we hope that his ability in business will be as successful outside as it has been in Girard. 24 ©bitrr 0trta HARRY F. BASON Nescopek, Pa. Sergeant in Battalion, J-2 to S-l; Drum Major, Band, S-l and S-2; Glee Club, S-2; Conference Committee, S-2. Ambition: To have a jolly time Course: Auto Mechanic Birthday: April 20 Birthplace: Berwick, Pa. Tub “Who’s that handsome fellow?” the girls ask. “Why, that’s Harry Bason,” is the answer. He is just as good a pal as he looks, too. We are sure that he will visit two places when he comes back to Philly—the “Hum” and Olney. We wonder why he should want to visit Olney ? LEONARD U. BLUMBERG Philadelphia 100 yard backstroke record-1 min. 9.6 sec. Ma. 6, 1937; 50 yard backstroke record-31 sec. Mar. 6, 1937; Memlxv, 150 yard medley record team-1 min. 31.4 sec. Mar. 3, 1936; Swimming team, ’34-’35, ’35-’36, ’36-’37; Vice-Pres¬ ident, Chemistry Club, S-2; Co-Captain, Swimming Team, ’37; Glee Club, S-2; Pitman Shorthand Award. S-2. Ambition: Chemist or Teacher Course: Stenographic Birthday: August 19 Birthplace: Philadelphia Len Len is the type who will argue with you for hours on any political subject you broach and then treat you to a soda with his last nickel, providing you catch him when he is not in the pool breaking his own school records. Once outside, his quiet habits and quaint humor make him a familiar and well-known figure. iunr. 1U37 25 HARRY BRINTON 110 Sylvan Terrace, Harrisburg, Pa. Sergeant, Battalion, S-l; Vice-President, Woodworking Club, S-2; Gym Team, ’37. Ambition: Machinist Course: Machine Shop Birthday: October 13 Birthplace: Mechanicsburg, Pa. Push Push’s immense physical strength and gymnastic abilities have made him a popular figure in Merchant Hall. We recall with pride the advent of Push’s first publicity stunt, when his picture appeared twice in the Evening Ledger a few months ago. As to the source of his unique nickname, a few of us are inclined to believe that it is descriptive of his love for pushing his body into handstand position. PHILIP CIAVERELLI 3740 North Percy Street, Philadelphia Orchestra, 7-A to S-2; Assistant Librarian, Orchestra, S-l ; Concertmaster, Orchestra, S-2; Secretary of Wood¬ working Club, J-2; Vice-President of Social Studies Club, S-l; President of Music Club, S-2; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Librarian, Glee Club, S-2; Baseball Team, 37; Basketball Team, ’37; Soccer Team, ’36; Athletic Member, S-2. Ambition: Violinist Course: Drafting Birthday: September 12 Birthplace: Philadelphia Chick Chick’s size did not prevent him from becoming one of our leading athletes On the other hand, he participates in the gentle playing of the violin and the artful handling of drafting tools. Girls are on the run after men like Chick whose va¬ ried interests make him liked by all. ©bitrr Sirta 26 JAMES V. CLAUSIUS 625 Arlington Street, Tamaqua. Pa. Cast: Would Be Gentleman. Ambition: Lawyer Course: Stenographical Birthday: January 20 Birthplace: Tamaqua, Pa. Jim It’s the little things in life that count. Jim’s lack of stature is no handicap to him. He has a friendliness that over-shadows all that he lacks in size. His con¬ tribution to our class has been likeable habits and a good nature that makes everybody his friend. May he see big things in life. EUGENE COOPER 1655 Sheepshead Bay Road, New York, N. Y. Silver Expert Typist Pin, S-l; Track Team, ’36; Soccer Team, ' 36; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Cast: Don Juan ' s Christmas Eve; Cast: In The Zone; Vice-President of Dramatic Club, S-2; Pitman Shorthand Award, S-2. Ambition: Physician Course: Stenographical Birthday: October 18 Birthplace: Philadelphia Gene Gene’s byword is speed. He’s one of our expert typists, a mainstay in the hurdle division of our track team, and a Fred Astaire on the dance floor. Our fondest memories of Gene will always go back to the shorthand room in which he was a dominating figure. JJiuir. 1937 27 HARRY W. DIEHL 3953 N. 9th Street, Philadelphia Secretary, Social Studies Club, S-l; Pitman Shorthand Award, S-2. Ambition: Radio Announcer Course: Stenographical Birthday: March 13 Birthplace: Philadelphia Wimp Each cloud has a silver lining. Whenever we felt gloomy or sad, it was Wimp’s timely humor that raised our spirits. Wimp’s ambition is to be a radio announcer. With his fine voice and personality, he is well qualified to enter this field. In the future we hope to hear his pleasant voice introducing Jan Savitt and his “Top Hatters.” LEWIS DI LEONARDO 1609 S. 17th Street, Philadelphia President, Physics Club, J-2; Secretary, Social Studies Club, S-l; Manager, Gymnastic Team, ’36, ’37; Cast: Maitre Pierre Pathelin. Ambition: Pattern Maker Course: Pattern Making Birthday: September 14 Birthplace: Philadelphia Di Neatness and liveliness are his characteristics. The gym team’s success in its first season was in part due to his loyal cooperation. His height is but an attri¬ bute to the willingness and cheerfulness in which he performs all his duties. We will not readily forget his companionship. 28 ©bitrr Sirta WILLIAM J. DONAHUE 326 Elm Street, Pottstown, Pa. Color Sergeant, Battalion, J-2 to S-2; Glee Club, S-2; Baseball Squad, ’35; Vice-President, Carpentry Club. Ambition : To Graduate Course: Drafting Birthday: May 23 Birthplace: Pottstown, Pa. Doots Doots is like champagne. He bubbles up under your nose and makes you want to laugh, even as he is wont to laugh. He froths, too, for when he burns the midnight oil, great is the sweat thereof. HAROLD FREDERICK. 261 Federal Street, Greenfield, Mass. Sergeant, Battalion, J-l to S-2; Cast: Medieval Miracle; Ambition: To Invent Something Course: Drafting Birthday: January 10 Birthplace: Pottstown, Pa. Fred Freddy wants to invent something. Well, we advance a suggestion. With a few finishing touches, you could patent a course on how to obtain reasonably high grades in school without studying. All fooling aside, we wish to say, they don’t come any finer than Fred. With a little more effort we feel that he has great possibilities. ihutr. 193T 29 JOSEPH A. FRYJEWICZ Mansville, New Jersey Senior Life Saving Certificate; President of Woodworking Club, J-l; President of Pattern Club, S-2; Basketball Team, ’36, ’37; Captain, Basketball Team, ’37; Soccer Team, ’36; Baseball Team, ' 37; Second place. Single Com¬ petitive Drill. Ambition: Skilled Machinist Course: Machinist Birthday: January 14 Birthplace: Philadelphia Itch has many friends. His quiet unassuming manner makes him well-liked and respected by his associates and friends. Our class will not forget his deeds of valor in the realm of athletics: his captaincy of the varsity basketball team, his leadership in baseball and soccer, and his singular achievement on the parade ground in individual competitive drill. AARON GOLDBERG 143 Clymer Street, Reading, Pa. First Prize, Single Competitive Drill, S-2; Swimming Team, ' 34, ’35, ’36, ’37; Cast: Medieval Miracle; Cast: Under The Oak. Ambition: Mechanic Course: Cabinet Making Birthday : November 23 Birthplace: Philadelphia Air Air is one of those rare beings who works hard in all that he does. In track he sprinted to the front; in school he made conscientious efforts for good marks; and in his dealings with other boys he always showed a willingness to listen to the other side of the story. 3D ©bitrr Sirta LOUIS GOLDMAN 2121 Corlies Street, Philadelphia Sergeant, Battalion, J-2; Vice-President, Modern Lan¬ guage Club, J-2; Secretary, French Club, S-l; Vice-Pres¬ ident, French Club. S-2; Cast: Maitre Pierre Pathelin. Ambition: Mechanical Engineer Course: Drafting Birthday: October 1 Birthplace: Philadelphia Fats Here is consistency and sturdiness in an ambitious combination. Fats aspires to be a mechanical engineer. His determination will make this goal compara¬ tively easy to attain. Fats was destined for big things; he was bom that way, and we can’t help feeling that he will make the grade. ANGELO J. GRADIA 421 Montrose Street, Vineland, N. J. Baseball Team, ’37: Chess Team, J-l to S-2; Vice-Pres¬ ident, Chess Club, S-2. Ambition: Baseball Player Course: Carpentry Birthday: March 10 Birthplace: Philadelphia Grades Grades is the good-natured fellow whose athletic ability amazes our class. Always interested in sports about Girard, he has shown an unusual amount of ability in each of them. We all like to “kid” him and watch him in competition, and in school it was always interesting to see how he fared in tests. SJunr. 1037 31 OTTO HANSEN Box 152, Manahawkin, N. J. Secretary, Modern Language Club, J-2; Senior Life Sav¬ ing Certificate, S-2; Captain, Battalion, S-2; National Honor Society, S-l, S-2; Chess Club, S-l, S-2; Presi¬ dent, Chess Club, S-2; Co-captain, Track Team, ’37. Ambition: Teacher Course: Pattern Making Birthday: August 12 Birthplace: Philadelphia Otto Otto is the character in our class who has been quietly behind all that we did. A leader in sports, an unassuming scholar, and a good friend to all, we feel that he is deserving of all that he has achieved. He hopes to make his home town mean something, a worthy purpose in which he has the best wishes of the class. MYRON W. HORTON Box 58, R. F. D. No. 1, Mt. Union, Pa. Soccer Team, ’35, ’36 ; Baseball Team, ' 35, ’36, ’37 : Co- Captain, Baseball Team, ’37; Basketball, ’35, ’36, 37; Glee Club, J-2, S-2. Ambition: Machinist Course: Machinist Birthday: July 2 Birthplace: Mount Union, Pa. Bob Some girls “fall” for good lookers, others “fall” for athletes. This is probably the answer to Bob’s monopoly on the feminine charm. We will long remember this fighting fullback’s soccer ability. Sturdy, not only physically, but in all around ability. 32 ©bitrr 0irta JOHN F. HUGHES 409 Mabel Street, Reynoldsville, Pa. Sergeant, Battalion, S-l; President, Commercial Club, S-2. Ambition: C. P. A. Course: Accounting Birthday: October 16 Birthplace: Springville, Pa. Johnny Johnny is a typical local boy who made good. All Johnny has ever asked for is an opportunity to do, and he has done it. He does not yield to difficulties but tries harder to overcome them. Such a persevering spirit will carry him a long way in the direction of his coveted goal. SAMUEL B. JOHNSON 337 Mulberry Street, Berwick, Pa. Business Manager, J-2; Editor, Commencement Record; Pitman Shorthand Award, S-2. Ambition: To Live and Learn Course: Stenographical Birthday: August 18 Birthplace: Berwick, Pa. Sam Wise cracks and witty remarks are only natural for our Sam. He has a pleasing disposition and such an enjoyable smile no one can say a hindering word against him. Not only is he a “swell” fellow in every sense of the word, but he also excels in the field of sport. If Sam succeeds in the world as much as he has succeeded in Girard, he will lead our class and we shall be proud of him. 3htur. 1937 33 HERBERT G. JONES Pittsburgh, Pa. Cast: Medieval Miraele; Cast: Under The Oak; Pres¬ ident, Dramatic Club, S-2; Sergeant, Battalion, S-i; Pitman Shorthand Award, S-2. Ambition: To Go to College Course: Stenogr aphical Birthday: December 26 Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pa. Herb Herb is one of the most highly-respected members of our class. His fine speaking voice finds an attentive audience whether on the platform or in friendly conversation. Three years’ service on the track team developed in him persist¬ ence and endurance, and it is no wonder that he has proven himself to be a fine student and athlete. Those of us who know him well have no doubt as to his chances of success. EDWARD L. KEGEL 59 Locust Street, Lancaster, Pa. Orchestra, 7A to S-2; Leader, Basses, S-l to S-2; Assis¬ tant Student Leader. Orchestra, S-2; Vice-President, Music Club, S-2; Pitman Shorthand Award, S-2. Ambition: Jazz Orchestra Course: Stenographical Birthday: November 23 Birthplace: Lancaster, Pa. Ed Ed was made for the lighter things in life. Dancing and music seem to dominate his many talents. But to Ed there is a time and place for everything. When it’s time to work, he works; then when its time to “sport a good time, we just have to leave it up to him. Keep slapping that Bass Fiddle with your smile, Ed, and you will surely hit the top. 34 (0bttrr tHrta EDWARD C. KLANK 2010 Poplar Street, Philadelphia President of Gass, S-l; President, Social Studies Club, S-l, S-2; President, Camera Club, S-2; Conference Com¬ mittee, S-2; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Vice-President, Glee Club, S-2; Basketball, ’36, ’37; Baseball, ’36, ’37. Ambition : C. P. A. Course: Accounting Birthday: July 9 Birthplace: Philadelphia Chem When Chem engages in any kind of athletics, we forget that he has the habit of being sleepy. His skillful playing has steered the teams toward many victories. His petty witticisms have made him well-known and liked. Slowly but surely we know his ambition will be realized. GEORGE J. KOCH 802 Mohn Street, Enhaut, Pa. Captain. Battalion, S-2; Assistant Manager, Track, ’36; Manager, Track, ' 37; Secretary, Chemistry Club, S-2; Glee Club, S-2. Ambition: Linotype Operator Course: Printing Birthday: December 28 Birthplace: Enhaut, Pa. George His work in the print shop alone stands out. In every other task he has undertaken he has been equally successful. Put before him a linotype with plenty of work to do, and you need not have to worry when it will be done. George is a fellow that any town should bring out the band for. Knur. 1U3T 35 SHERWOOD A. LEWIS 118 North 50th Street, Philadelphia. Baseball, ' 36, ' 37; Basketball, ' 36, ’37; President, French Club, S-2; Cast: Medieval Miracle. Ambition: Electrical Engineer Course: Electrical Birthday: June 25 Birthplace: Sunbury, Pa. Lew Lew has earned the reputation of being a clean sportsman. Always active in athletic competition, he has shown that he, too, is a capable player in any game. In every sport he has shown sportsmanship and willingness to cooperate. After leaving Girard we feel that his manliness will be of much worth to him. NICHOLAS MARELETTO 1838 South Chadwick Street, Philadelphia. Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Lieutenant, Battalion, S-l, S-2; Manager, Basketball, ’36-’37; Secretary, Pattern Club, S-2. Ambition: To Get as Far as Possible Course: Auto and Machine Shop Birthday: October 30 Birthplace: Philadelphia Nick Nick knows his automobiles from “headlights to spare,” no doubt about that, and we’re confident that he will excel in all his undertakings. Nick s willingness to enter into all sorts of activities and the fine results he produced on the parade ground, made us all look toward him with admiration. 36 ©bitrr Stria ROBERT W MEARNS 3804 North Darien Street, Philadelphia. Assistant Manager, Baseball, ’36; Vice-President, Wood¬ working Club, J-2. Ambition: Commercial Artist Course: Printing Birthday: January 27 Birthplace: Philadelphia Bob Bob is the sunny friend of all the class. No matter how gloomy the day, he has always had a cheery greeting and sunny smile for his classmates. When Bob decided to be quiet or studious, one ha d a hard time convincing himself that the light-spirited chap and the industrious student were one and the same. ROCCO MONTANO 1231 Durfor Street, Philadelphia. President Class, J-l; Vice-President, Class, J-2; Con¬ ference Committee, S-l; Athletic Committee, S-l, S-2; Vice-President, Woodworking Club, J-l; President, Woodworking Club, J-2; President, Foundry Club, S-l, S-2; Baseball, ’35, ’36, ’37; Captain. Baseball team, ' 37; Soccer, ’36; Basketball, ’35-’36, ’36-’37. Ambition: To be a Big Leaguer Course: Foundry Birthday: October 7 Birthplace: Philadelphia Rocco Roc is truly the foundation upon which the “hum” teams have been built ever since he began playing. In soccer he glowed, in basketball he outdid himself, and, last but not least, his feats on the diamond shall never be forgotten. ;We feel confident that Rocco will some day ride on the top of professional baseball. 3hmr. 193T 3 7 ROBERT S. MOORE 504 Strasburg Ave., Parkesburg, Pa. President; Chemistry Club, S-2; First Prize, Chemistry, S-l; Vocal Music Prize, 1-1; Orchestra, 7-A to 2-2. Ambition: To be a Chemist Course: Stenographical Birthday: Decemer 8 Birthplace: Parkesburg, Pa. Bob Who can forget those poems about mad scientists and brainheavy chemists ? He can do and undo mathematical calculations, and his knowledge of other sciences is just as thorough. We expect that his knowledge and interest in chemistry will lead to his success. CHARLES M. MOSS 1855 North 17th Street, Philadelphia. President, Carpentry Club, S-2; Orchestra, 7-A Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Senior Life Saving. Ambition: To be an Electrical Engineer Course: Electrical Birthday: September 5 Birthplace; Philadelphia J-2; Boeuf Punctually for over a year we have received our mail in the “Hum” from Boeuf.” He is as punctual and as diligent in his electrical work as he is faithful in performing all his duties about the campus. We wish him all success in his ventures in electrical engineering. ©bttrr Sirta 30 WILLIAM A. PIERSON Philadelphia Glee Club, S-2; Lieutenant, Battalion, S-2; Cast: In the Zone, S-2. Ambition: To be a Lawyer Course: Stenographic Birthday: October 30 Birthplace: Philadelphia Snook Small in stature, sure enough, but so was Napoleon. A capable lieutenant in the “Batty,” a willing and faithful friend at all times, Snook will ever be remem¬ bered by us and all his present associates as a small fellow who can do a big job well. SAMUEL O. RANDOLPH 6018 Sansom Street, Philadelphia Band, 7 A to S-2; Orchestra, 2-2 to S-2; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Second Lieutenant, Band, S-2; First Manuel Arts Prize, 6A; Cast: In the Zone, S-2; Silver Typist Pin, S-2; Business Manager, S-l. Ambition: Own a Chain of Stores Course: Accounting Birthday: January 24 Birthplace: Philadelphia Sam Sam wants to own a wholesale house. From the way he has been at work lately we feel certain he is well on the way to success in business. A smooth performer on skates, a classy dancer, and a glib tongue give Sam the “jump” over the rest of his classmates when young ladies are concerned. He also contributed greatly to the volume of the Glee Club. Ilnur, 133 7 33 WILLIAM D RE1SIG 212 N. 52nd Street, Philadelphia President, Journalist Club, S-2; Associate Editor, Girard News, J-2, S-l; News Editor, Girard News, S-2; Corres¬ pondent, Steel and Garnet, S-2; Silver Expert Typ ' st Pin. S-2; Pitman Shorthand Award, S-2. Ambition: To Go to College Course: Stenographic Birthday: September 3 Birthplace: Philadelphia Bill Who was that big fellow who ran with precise form around the track ? Well, for the benefit of those who don’t already know, it was Bill doing his laps in preparation for the mile run. S. DAVID SCHLESINGER 1228 North 5th Street, Philadelphia. Silver Expert Typing Pin, S-l; Gold Expert Typing Pin. S-2; Sergeant, Battalion, S-2. Ambition; To be a Politician Course: Accounting Birt hday: February 4 Birthplace: Philadelphia Sless Sless is a hard worker in the commercial course. His heated arguments in the law classroom and his sound reasoning will allow him to enter the political field well prepared. Our votes for success will follow him throughout his cam¬ paigns. His willingness to help and his constant companionship will not let us forget him. ©bitrr Sirta 40 HERMAN R. SCHUPELTZ 132 Rosemar Street, Philadelphia. Band, 7A to S-2; Orchestra, 1-1 to S-2; First Lieutenant, Band, S-2; Assistant Student Leader, Band, S-2; Glee Club, .1-2 to S-2; Assistant Manager, Track, ' 36; Assis¬ tant Manager, Swimming Team, ’36, ’37; Manager, Swimming Team, ’37. Ambition: To be Successful Course: Accounting Birthday: August 11 Birthplace: Lansdale, Pa. Herm Herm has a circle of friends all of his own, yet he never fails to take the opportunity to extend that circle. He is seldom seen, and rarely heard. If silence were golden, Herm would soon be “in the money.’’ We have enjoyed his company and would like to say, “Good luck to you, Herm; our hopes are with you.” PETER SCOTESE Philadelphia. National Honor Society; Captain, Battalion, S-2; Senior Life Saving Certificate; Cast: Maitre Pierre Pathelin, S-2; Associate Editor, Girard Magazine, S-l, S-2; Pres¬ ident, Literary Club, S-2; Silver Expert Typist Pin; Manager, Gym. Team, ’37; Editor: Commencement Record ; Conference Committee, S-2; Pitman Shorthand Award, S-2. Ambition: To Go to College Course: Stenographic Birthday: March 13 Birthplace: Philadelphia Scotty When an arduous task is placed before Scotty, he challenges it with typical American zeal. Scotty is also a fine leader. He captained Company “D” on the yarade ground. He is also a member of the National Honor Society, on the staff f the Magazine and Record, an apt performer behind the footlights, and a good student. aintir. 1U 37 41 NOBLE SEABORNE 6126 Musgrave Street, Philadelphia. Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Cast: Le Bourgeois Gcntilhomme; Cast: Medieval Miracle; Cast: Under The Oak; Art Editor, Commencement Record; Art Editor, Girard Magazine; Lieutenant, Battalion, S-2; Senior Life Saving Certificate. Ambition: To be an Actor Course: Drafting Birthday: December 21 Birthplace: Philadelphia Seabs We need not tell of Seabs’ prowess as an artist. Everywhere he has ex¬ hibited his work in art. In the magazine he did a good job of illustrating, and in this book he has done just as good a job. As class artist he has done much to improve our Record. Surely success is his lot. RAY A. SHAFFER 282 Northampton Street, Philadelphia. Band, 7A to S-2; Captain, Band, S-2; Orchestra, J-2 to S-2; Declamation Contest, S-l; Third Prize, Declamation Contest, S-l; National Honor Society, S-2; Editor, Commencement Record; Associate Editor, Girard Ncivs, J-l to S-l; Sports Editor, Girard News, S-2; Vice- President, Journalist Club, S-2; Conference Committee. S-2; Cast: Mailre Pierre Pathelin, S-2. Ambition: To be a Corporation Executive Course: Accounting Birthday: July 3 Birthplace: Anita, Pa. Ray Here comes the band—swinging down the road. At least that is Ray’s idea of what a band should do. However, we learned that his chief ambition is to become a leader in a corporation. As for music and swing, well, his clarinet and “sax” may find themselves in some orchestra. Can it be that bands are going to incorporate, or is music just a hobby? 42 ©biter Hirta SOL SILBERMAN 1122 Avenue L, Brooklyn, New York Glee Club, J-2 toS-2; Cast: be Bourgeois Gentilhonune. J-2; Cast: M ait re Pierre Patlielin, S-2; Secretary, Dramatic Club, S-2. Ambition: To be a Success Course: Accounting Birthday: September 15 Birthplace: Philadelphia Sol There is an old saying that “Variety is the spice of life.” We might para¬ phrase that to Sol is the spice of life.” He never fails to greet us with a constant stream of fluent conversation, ever changing from the profound to the absurd, from the most amusing to the closest of friendships, from the most suggestive to the most commanding. On the track, the stage, the dance floor, or the playground, he is a complexity of speed, assurance, and friendly helpfulness. PAUL H UNGER 1132 North 10th Street, Reading, Pa. Assistant Manager, Soccer, ' 36; Glee Club, S-l to S-2; Third Honor. Ambition: To be an Electrical Engineer Course: Electricity Birthday: September 13 Birthplace: Reading, Pa. Paul Paul is one of our more serious-minded members. Always at the top in school, he has made a record as an outstanding student. His willingness to cooperate and his knowledge of all that takes place, make him an interesting friend who has done much to promote the reputation of our class. 3hmr. 1937 43 DANIEL VENDETTI 1002 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia. Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Life Saving Certif icate, ’36; As i - tant Manager, Swimming Team, ’36; Gym. Team, ’37; Captain Gym. Team, ' 37. Ambition: Sing in an Orchestra Course: Auto and Machine Shop Birthday : October 20 Birthplace: Philadelphia Dan Dan and courage are synonymous. No one in our class is able to boast of greater courage in overcoming obstacles than he. In his early high school days he fought off the ravages of ill-health. Today this “Teddy” Roosevelt of our class is our best gymnast, captain of the team, one of our cleverest dancers, and on the whole a very attractive fellow. And he has a sparkling background for that engaging smile. ANTHONY D. VOLK 2428 Manton Street, Philadelphia. Sergeant, Battalion, J-2 ; Gym. Team, ’37; Vice-President, Physics Club, J-2. Ambition: Expert Pattern Maker Course: Pattern Making Birthday: May 13 Birthplace: Philadelphia Ant is one of the members of our newly organized gym team. His tumbling helped the team to get off to a good start. He is also a good patternmaker. He will tumble to success. Our best wishes and sincere regards go with him on his way. 44 (Dbttrr Stria RAY E WALDRON 622 Lincoln Street, Milton, Pa. Supply Sergeant, Battalion, S-l; Swimming Squad, ’36; Swimming Team, !37. Ambition: To be a Business Man Course: Stenographic Birthday: August 20 Birthplace: Sunbury, Pa. Wally Quiet, peace-loving but progressive, ‘‘Wally” will always be remembered by us as a good friend. His name appears last in alphabetical order in the class, but in reality he is among the first in the majority of things. His persistent practicing in the pool has made him quite “aquatic.” N BRUCE WRIGHT 107 East Garfield Street, Philadelphia. Ambition : To be a Toolmaker Course: Machine Shop Birthday: March 7 Birthplace: Philadelphia Bruce “Every dark cloud has its silver lining,” so the saying goes. At any rate, when Nelson was making a conscientious effort at studying this last term he always tried to make life more interesting for us, even though he was deeply concerned with his own status. We have all seen the light of his silver lining, and we’re going to miss his witticisms. 3mir. 193T 45 DIARY OF THE CLASS OF JUNE THIRTY-SEVEN February 1: The start of the new term was heralded with the advent of numerous senior bonnets being worn on strange heads—our heads. With what anticipation we eagerly awaited 9:00, the deadline when we were recognized officially as seniors. It is needless to say, however, that our bonnets feel rather tight and uncomfortable. Have they shrunk? February 3: Our class’ most important decisions, the election of the officers for the ensuing term, were rendered. Our selections generally recognized George Roesser as president, Henry Jones as vice-president, James Johnson as secretary, Lewis Vallone as treasurer, Horace Kirk as business manager, and Edward Klank as our conference commit¬ tee member. Congratulatons 1 February 7: Our morning chapel speaker, Dr. Edward Bauer, our doctor, defended the habitual appearance of hot cereal on the breakfast table. Class president, George Roesser, held the floor in his evening talk, “The Story of Genesis and Exodus.” February 12: Our morning chapel exercises gave recognition to various prize winners. We offer congratulations to the following: Robert Axe and William King, winners of the Washington Essay Contest; Aaron Goldberg and Joseph Fryjewicz, winners of Single Competitive Drill; Robert Moore, who won the Chemistry prize; and Ray Shaffer, who won third place in the Declamation Contest. George Roesser and William King took part in the exercises by rendering two memory passages. The orchestra made its first public appearance this term. Lewis Vallone serves as Student Leader, Edward Kegel as Assistant Student Leader, Barr as leader of the basses, and Ciaverelli as Concertmaster. In the evening our dance proved a success. James Clausius escaped with the eliminaton dance prize—and his charming partner. Charles Moss served as Master of Ceremonies. February 19: The members of the “one” group went with Dr. Haskell to the Forrest Theatre where they were fortunate enough to witness John Gilguid’s portrayal of Hamlet. February 20: The varsity basketball team, under Joseph Fryjewicz’ captaincy, finished a rather hectic season, with Westtown. Rocco Montano, Myron Horton, Sherwood Lewis, Philip Ciaverelli, Edward Klank, and William Donahue composed the remainder of the team and squad. Lewis Vallone served as manager. February 26: The valedictorian and salutatorian underwent severe reverses today William King, the former, tried to evade the needle point of an argument in the dentist chair, lost, and ended up in the infirmary. (For interpretation, see King) Alan Smith, second in his class, in a debate in the Auditorium, killed one bird with two stones, acci¬ dentally reversing the adage. 46 ©bitrr Sirta The Girard College Household 3Jmtr, 193f 47 John Hughes, President of the Commercial Club, presided at the first commercial for¬ um of the term. The Commencement Record Staff was selected by the class. It is composed of Lewis Vallone, Editor-in Chief, Noble Seaborne, Art Editor, and Ray Schaffer, Peter Scotese, Samuel Johnson, William King, and Alan Smith, assistant editors. February 27: The gym team under Captain Vendetti’s leadership, finished its season with West Philadelphia High School. Other classmates on the team were Anthony Vclk, Harry Brinton, and Robert Axe. Di Leonardo served as manager. February 28: Judge Me Devitt was our guest chapel speaker in the morning services In the evening, glib classmate Sol Silberman succeeded in astounding his audience when he reversed Bible history, accidentally hanging Mordecai instead of Hainan. (To those who are not familiar with the actual facts, please refer to the “Book of Esther”). March 4: Merchant Hall won another trophy. The newly-gained laurel was basket¬ ball ' s contribution to Merchant’s trophy collection. In the playoff between Merchant and Bordeaux, classmates Gradia, Bason, Allen, Reisig, and Herbert Jones contributed to one of the hardest-fought inter-house games of the season. March 6: Joseph Fryjewicz, Daniel Vendetti, and Harry Brinton did a little bit of sEu ' hing, and uncovered a thrilling mystery when they reported the finding of a corpse in the Schuylkill River to a nearby park guard. Fortunately they evaded notoriety. L ona-d Blumberg, our class’ backstroker on the varsity swimming team, broke two existing rccor Is. In the hundred yard distance his time was one minute nine seconds. In ihe fifty his time was thirty-one seconds. What a “fish”! March 8: The first night that the newly-attempted privilege of studying in the build¬ ing, for seniors, was tried, nineteen members of our class were eligible. March 10: Study was discarded partially in order that the high school body might listen to the Dupont Company radio broadcast giving a characterization of the life of Stephen Girard. March 16: We all had our ears, noses, and throats examined for possible improvements. Stcny” Gralia “eared” with joy the fact that his ear was in passable condition. March 17: Louis Goldman sat on a chair. It broke down. It had been repaired only one week previously. We are in a quandary. Should we blame the repair man—or “Fats.” March 18: Harry Diehl, one of Hal Kemp’s most avid followers, hurriedly made his way to the Lipp Studios where he was the subject of photography. Immediately following this ordeal he went to the KYW radio broadcasting studios where he actually saw and heard his alleged favorite. John Hughes went along to see a radio studio for the first March 19: The swimming team ended its season. Henry Jones captained its affairs, while rec-rd-breaker “Fish” Blumberg served as co-captain. Waldron and Goldberg were also regulars, while Herman Schupeltz offered his assistance as manager. William b ing represented the Hum” in the St. Joseph College Scholarship Competition, talking on the subject “The Constitution.” He earned fourth place among many com¬ petitors. March 24: Members of our class enacted a three-act play totally spoken in a foreign language. Five members of the French class performed in major roles. Peter Scotese, Ray Shaffer, Louis Goldman, Sol Silberman, and Alan Smith deserve commendation for handling such a difficult task as well as they did. Also Miss Carrie Frey deserves praise for her persistence in direction. March 26: Easter Vacation begins. March 28: Easter Sunday found three classmates, James Johnson, Moss, and Reisig riding horses on the Atlantic City Beach. Traveling accommodations to that destintation were offered by a generous driver of a “37” Ford. March 30: Vacation comes to a close. March 31: Gradia and Vallone decide to come back. April 2: The National Honor Society held its induction exercises. Its president, 4a ©bttrr 0irta George Roesser, presided ably, while Smith gave a brief talk outlining the Society’s principles. Three new members were chosen from our class: Blumberg, Shaffer, and Barr adding to the previously elected classmates, Roesser, Vallone, Smith, Kirk, Hansen, and Scotese. “Culture has become a byword of inter-high school conversation. Horton, Seaborne, Moss, Jones, Mareletto, Fryjewicz, Reisig, and Mearns supplied art work for the “Cultural Olympics. April 6: Manager Frederick took charge of the visiting Norristown tennis team, as Girard s first tennis team in five years was defeated. Classmate Smith plays singles as a member of the team. Aprd 7: Most of the written material for our Commencement Record, except this diary of course, has been handed in at the Print Shop for publication. Intense arguments are being waged about the title of our publication. April 11: Saul Schlesinger typed at the rate of sixty-three words a minute, estab¬ lishing himself as class typist number one. Lewis Vallone is a close second. Apr ' j 17: A track meet with Haverford School found Cooper captain, and Hansen co-captain. Other members of the team are Herbert and Henry Jones, Roesser, DiLeon- ardo, Brinton, Volk, Blumberg, Mearns, Goldberg, Donahue, J. Johnson, Randolph, Claus¬ ius, and Baratz. Koch is team manager. In a sense, tragedy stalks the Campus. Affable “Chem” Klank is once more confined to the Infirmary for a rheumatic fever condition. We sincerely hope that his confinement will not be long, and that it will not prevent him from graduating with us. April 21: George Koch started linotype work on the Commencement Record. We have decided to call the Record, Obiter Dicta, translated “remarks in passing.” April 22: As guests of the Alumni Glee Club, our class attended their annual Spring Recital. We had a very entertaining time. April 30: The Dramatic Club enacted three plays for a large audience, and reached possibly the greatest heights in dramatics yet attained at Girard. The first of these plays was “Under the Oak.” in which classmates Herbert Jones and Goldberg had leading roles. The third play, “In The Zone” was enacted by Pierson, Randolph, Henry Jones, Barr, and Cooper, all classmates with a liking for acting. Mr. Andrews indeed deserves commendation for his untiring efforts in behalf of the night’s performances. Moss and Unger served in taking care of the light effects. Present at this function was also the orchestra, doing fine work despite the difficulty of two pieces. May 1: George Roesser competed in one of the “Cultural Olympic” contests by giving a five minute extemporaneous speech on a current topic given him on the spur of the moment through multiple choice. He did a good job, and has arisen to the position of class speaker at the Commencement Exercises. May 4: The two senior classes were excused from study and became witnesses to four one-act plays in the Junior School Auditorium (Oh, what seats!) given by Central and Overbrook High Schools, Bensalem Junior High School, and our own Dramatic Club. The above-mentioned “In the Zone” was the play presented by Mr. Andrews’ group. It was selected to appear in the Cultural Olympics’ finals at the Irvine Auditorium at the University of Pennsylvania. May 9: Boys of Mariner Hall had the privilege of seeing their senior housemaster “put on the spot” when Mr. Campbell underwent the ordeal of being morning speaker at the Chapel exercises. He did a very fine job, too. May 16: Dr. Herrick was our chapel speaker, and for a moment we thought he was actually our present president—but only for a moment. Time flies fast. The Girard Ginger Associaton had chapel exercises in the evening, and members of the organized classes attended. May 17: “Bucky” Baratz, self-made musical genius of our class, picked up a piano accordion for the first time, and played “Blue Heaven” and “Girl of my Dreams” without error. May 19: The officers in the battalion will appreciate the fact that today is the last 31 mu . 1937 49 time drill will be called before 4.00 p. m., an event which has been prevalent during the past two weeks. May 20: Our Class ended its last Founder’s Day as undergraduates. Next year we’ll be back to celebrate the day as ' “ex-hummers.” The Band was very prominent in the events of the day. Ray Shaffer is captain, Schupeltz and Randolph, lieutenants. May 21: The final copy of this diary was handed to Editor-in-Chief, Vallone. June 3, 4, 7, and 8: Final examinations : The last time that our teachers here at Girard will be able to ask us questions to which they already know the answers. June 11: An all-important day. Obiter Dicta appeared at the Commencement dance. The dance was a formal affair, and the Romeos of our class sported Oxford grays, Piccadilly collars, and black bow ties. Competitive Drill was also held, marking the close of battalion drill for the current term. Company A had as its captain, Hansen, and as lieutenant, Seaborne. Company B was captained by Koch. Company C had three officers from our class. Roesser was its Captain, and its lieutenants were Pierson and Mareletto. Company D was officered by Captain Scotese and Lieutenant Kirk. June 12: The annual class dinner was held in Lafayette Hall as usual, and was one of those affairs made prevalent with delicious food and extemporaneous speeches. June 17: Our day of days. No longer will we cross off days from the calendar, count the remaining days, and say, “Its only thirty-seven days until graduation.” There was a tinge of sadness on the faces of several classmates as they received their diplomas, sadness verging on tears. The graduation exercises were marked with speeches from class speaker, George Roesser, valedictorian, William King, and salutatorian, Alan H. Smith. June 18: Most of us are at home bewailing the fact that our days of happiness at Girard are now “gone with the wind,” and that such attachments as “check up,” “brogues,” and “muds,” have bid “au revoir” to us. We really do feel envious of those of our class fortunate enough to remain in the “hum” for the coming year as post high students. 50 ©bitrr Biria Foundek’s Hall 3Jtmr. 103T 51 The Armory 52 ©biter 0irta The High School 3lunr, 1937 53 The Library 54 ©bitrr Sirta The Chapel Sane. 193T 55 The Interior of the Chapel Farewell Song Sixteen hundred looking on, We are in the van; We have run our marathon From child to growing man. Out beyond the open gate Lights of promise glow, You, who cheer’d us when we came, Bless us ere we go. Refrain : Farewell! Farewell! Dear temple on the hill ; We’ll not forget you Till our hearts be still. We shall miss the daily round. Victory at ball; TYCiss the gay parade, end miss Classmates most of all. Only love illumes the years, Brothers pass it on. Light the torch and spread the flame ’Till the years be gone. Sixteen hundred looking on. Follow, follow hard. Fight the game, increase her fame, Qood-bye to old Qirard. There’s a world of worth beyond. Soldiers must not lag, Where good fortune awaits for us, ’Neath the starry flag. —Henry Hanby Hay