Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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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”

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JO Epistles HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING

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12 Epistles THE ARMORY