Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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8 Epistles FOUNDER ' S HALL

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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.

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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”