Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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JO Epistles HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING

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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”

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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”