Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1938 volume:

CLASS OF JANUARY 1938 GIRARD COLLEGE PHILADELPHIA Printed in Girard College Print Shop Foreword In composing this Record, our first aim has been to please our classmates. However, in fulfilling this aim, we did not intend to give to our class or to any classmates undeserved honor or false glory. Any praise given here in the Record has been obviously earned and is really due the recipient. We hope you will review its pages with increasing pleasure as the years lengthen be¬ tween us.— The Editors To Mr. and Mrs. Emil Zarella Whose idealism, skillful leadership, and personal interest in our Class have given us during our term at Allen Hall every joy and blessing of a real home, we affectionately dedicate this little volume. Class of January 1938. To the Class of January 1938 Congratulations! You have not only successfully completed your formal education at Girard College, but have admirably assisted in pioneering a venture new to this school —a plan of informal living in Allen Hall. This experience should stand you in good stead in your life outside the College, for here we have attempted not only to give practical form to the things you learned in the classroom, but also to simulate social practices such as you will come in contact with after you leave us. You are better equipped to go out into the world than any group of boys ever to have been graduated because your experience far exceeds that which they received. You should derive much personal satisfaction from having taken such an active part in this whole living procedure. A new venture confronts you now. Before you lies an unknown road. Many before you have passed along it and gloried in preserving the honorable and cherished traditions of this school. It now becomes your privilege to up¬ hold them. To each and every one of you I wish the very best that this old world has to offer, and further express a hope that you will not forget that the door will always be open to those who wish to return to the “Old Home” to renew old associations. Sincerely, Emil Zakella [4] A ppreciation Although there is little or no mention of the members of the College Staff in the body of the Record, they may be sure that they are left out only because of inadequate space and not lack of appreciation. We all realize that it is a big job to educate; and that it was only the steadfastness on the part of our teachers that enabled a good many of our class to do so well. To these teachers, both past and present, to the social committee, who rendered indispensable aid in our social enterprizes, as well as to Miss Ruth North, Dr. D. Montfort Melchoir, Mr. Owen D. Evans, Dr. Raymond I. Haskell, and Mr. John E. Rogers, who gave so much time in the production of the Record, we extend our thanks and gratitude. [5] Record Staff Editor-in-chief Robert H. Work Associate Editors William Wolfe Anthony Pontari Edward Parry Lawrence Paglia J. Hugo Norman Charles Tonn Class Administration Senior-two Senior-one Frank Bavuso President Anthony Corbo Anthony Corbo Vice-President Frank Bavuso Robert Lee Secretary Robert Lee Ned Stake Treasurer Howard Hinkel Paul Cooke Business Manager Paul Cooke Junior-two Junior-two William Wolfe President Frank Bavuso Frank Bavuso Vice-President William Wolfe Anthony Corbo Secretary Richard Wolfe Ned Stake Treasurer Nathan Alexanian Nathan Alexanian Business Manager Conference Committee and Student Council Representatives Anthony Corbo .. Conference Committee and Student Council William Wolfe .. Conference Committee and Student Council Class Honors Valedictorian.Johan Hugo Norman Second Honor.Robert H. Work Third Honor.Richard C. Wolfe Class Speaker.George R. Agnew [6] To the Class of January 1938 Tennyson has Ulysses in the poem of that name sa y : “I am a part of all that I have met.” This is well illustrated by the fact that you and your group, the first to occupy Allen Hall as seniors, have left your impression upon it. In a sense, this senior hall will be in the future what you have made it during the past term. This sort of responsibility will continue and you will influence the people and the organi¬ zations with which you have contact even though you may be unaware of it. See to it that your influence is good ! Needless to say, I wish you success and happi¬ ness. Sincerely yours, W. ■ 17] fftalrnlm (Silmorr Wright, A. M., Jit). 0. isrljnlar SJrarlfrr 3Frirn5 1897 - 193 ? ‘Meme quand je marcherais par la vallee de 1’ombre de la mort, je ne craindrais aucun mal, car tu es avec moi; c’est ton baton et ta houlette qui me consolent. Psaume XXIII [8] THE CLASS FRANK DAVID BAVUSO, Pre.ident Philadelphia, Pa. Goal: To become an accomplished ten¬ nis player Course: Salesmanship A leader of the first degree, Tried by years and true. For all his friendly deeds we owe Eternal thanks to “Boo.” January 20, 1938 Dear Classmates, Ten cherished years have followed us from childhood to young manhood. The friendships we have acquired here during this time will always be cherished. May the name of Girard and what it has meant to us never be erased from our memories. To each of you I extend my most sincere wishes for a successful and profitable life. As you leave, rememb er these two verses which are extracts from Archibald Ralston’s “Girard Hymn.” I feel that they state more clearly than anything else what Girard means to us: We sing of him who nobly willed, ’Tho’ his great heart has long been stilled, That we should have a father’s hand To guide us as Our Father planned. ’Tho’ far from thee at manhood’s dawn, From stately hall and rolling lawn, Still tireless on t’ward thee we roam; Girard, thy name to us means home! Sincerely, Frank Bavuso [9] Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Business Manager ANTHONY LOUIS CORBO Philadelphia, Pa. Goal: To live a full, happy life Course: Stenographic “Bo,” may your ambition be real¬ ized to the fullest extent. ROBERT E. LEE Philadelphia, Pa. Goal: To be a success Course: Stenographic There was a Lee a while ago Who went down in defeat, But “Reds” will never lose in life. He’s just too big to beat. NED FRANCIS STAKE Mount Union, Pa. Goal: To play professional baseball Course: Pattern making “Ned” tossed a mean ball on our varsity baseball team. Rumors have passed around that he makes the Mount Union girls fall as fast as did the opposing batters. PAUL COOKE Philadelphia, Pa. Goal: To be a man among men Course: Salesmanship “Paul” possesses a gift of gab, He uses it right along; It seems a salesman needs it, So we guess it isn’t wrong. PHILIP ABELE Philadelphia, Pa. Goal: Private secretary Course: Stenographic When it comes to making silence golden, “Phil” knows how. He’s a first class stenog, a good athlete, and a friend worth having. NESHAN ALEXANIAN Philadelphia, Pa. Goal: To succeed Course: Accounting “Alex” was seldom heard from till it was time to laugh; then he stole the show. It’s a wonder that Allen Hall stood the shock of a laugh like his. GEORGE R AGNEW Pittsburgh, Pa. Goal : Orchestra leader Course: Salesmanship and music His violin he played with skill, His playing never failed to thrill; If “Bob” goes on as he has come, He’ll be a credit to the “Hum.” IRVING ASCHENDORF Philadelphia, Pa. Goal: To go to college Course: Accounting Despite his lack of stature, “Ash” played an important jtert in the college activities. His voice could be singled out in any argument, and his work in the gym was beyond reproach. Ill] WILLIAM BANKHEAD Philadelphia, Pa. Goal: Success Course: Carpentry “Duck” was one of the class’ most ardent dancers. Perhaps he was encouraged by some outside pow¬ er—maybe even a girl. Time will tell. GEORGE C BARCLAY Philadelphia, Pa. Goal: To be able to live on the interest of his money Course: Electrical “George’s” pastimes varied be¬ tween dancing and his music. Ap¬ parently he could dance well. At any rate he never seemed to lack a partner. SIDNEY BLITTMAN Philadelphia, Pa. Goal: DuPont research chemist Course: Stenographic Blitts,” beside being an excellent swimmer, is quite a “bug” in chem¬ istry and mineralogy. He was a “ present help in time of need” the night before a “Chem” test. MILTON BROWN Philadelphia, Pa. Goal: Foundry foreman Course: Foundry “Mose” was one of the late comers to our class. He deserves a great deal of credit for the work he has done in order to graduate. [12] LESLIE J. COOPER Scranton ( Pa. Goal: Private secretary Course: Stenographic “Coops” knows all the ladies well, His looks seem to charm; And when his wedding day arrives, Just who will hold his arm? CARMEN CULLURAFI Philadelphia, Pa. Goal: To reach the top Course: Accounting Anything in baseball You don’t understand Talk it out with “Gus,” And get the facts first hand. JOSEPH A CORR Philadelphia, Pa. Goal: To make plenty of money— quickly Course: Salesmanship “Yock” is always full of fun. His humor is contagious. His only trouble came in class Where he was called outrageous. DAVID DAVIES Hazelton, Pa. Goal: To be a journalist of note Course: Cabinet making Buck has always had a hankering For candid photographs. His album can, we have no doubt, Afford us many laughs. GEORGE DRISCOLE Scranton, Pa. Goal: Sales manager Course: Salesmanship “Dris” speaks as if every word’s his last, He never does gets tired; His speech and thoughts come sure and fast Till all words have expired. AARON EHRLICH Philadelphia, Pa. Goal: Auto mechanic Course: Auto mechanic’s “Ears” likes to work with sign and square, His brain is built for math. Although his goal is elsewhere, Perhaps he’ll take this path. WILLARD LESLIE EBERT Pottstown, Pa. Goal: To make good Course: Salesmanship “Skook” was one of the more care¬ free members of our class. Regard¬ less of the tenseness of the occa¬ sion, he found time for a good joke. NEAL ELLIOTT Bedford, Pa. Goal: To see Bedford often Course: Foundry Neal is one of our all-round ath¬ letes. He shows a great deal of loyalty for “sleepy” Bedford, so don’t degrade the “metropolis” in Neal’s presence. if ktM rec ORD Xk C fki ! ROCCO FANELLI Philadelphia Pa. Goal: To be somebody Course: Cabinet Making “Rocco” fights on through his life, On through thick and thin; His steady progress can’t be stopped, He’s surely bound to win. CHARLES FOSSLER Philadelphia, Pa. Goal: To succeed in the world Course: Accounting “Ben” hopes to become a forester. He is a devotee of the great out-of- doors, and a lover of solitude, so that such a position should suit him perfectly. SAMUEL G. FISHER Altoona, Pa. Goal: A chance to decide later Course: Stenographic On Sam we find a cheery smile, And hands that play the organ well; We’re sure his life will be worth while For “Sam” to us is really swell. HENRY P. FRANKENFIELD Marshall’s Creek, Pa. Goal: To be a soldier of fortune Course: Cabinet making Frankie has that “never say die” spirit that helps men conquer, and if the Post High Course doesn’t ruin it we know he’ll come out all right. [15] RECORD GERALD A HIMES Punxsutawney, Pa. GEORGE B. HUTCHINSON Washington, D. C. Goal: To be carefree Course: Pattern making “Gerald” believes in the old saying, “Laugh and the world laughs with you.” Keep it up, “Gerald. ” Smil¬ ing has helped many and has hurt none. Goal: Civil engineer Course: Accounting “Hutch” can play the trumpet well, He hits notes high and low ; Whether it is “swing” or not, It’s good to hear him go. HOWARD JOHN HINKEL Philadelphia, Pa. Goal: Criminologist Course: Stenographic A “G-Man” of the first degree Is what “Hinks” aspires to be; He’s been a friend. It’s hard to find A better friend than he. LAFAYETTE KIRBAN Clark’s Summit, Pa. Goal: Orchestra conductor Course: Accounting “Cigs” never felt at home unless he was listening to one of his maestros’ compositions. Without his Bach or Schubert, “Cigs” is a “man without a country.” BERNARD VERNON KLINGES Wilkes Barre, Pa. Goal: High pressure salesman Course: Salesmanship “Chick” is a lively lad, Ever smiling, never sad; He’s the kind that always say, “Banish dull care away.” CALVIN E. KNAUTH Langhorne ( Pa. Goal: To make an honest living Course: Pattern making In “Pidge” Langhorne has a top- notch publicity agent. He is also known for the rare brand of humor which he has at his disposal. JOSEPH VINCENT LARKIN Philadelphia, Pa. Goal: To remain a bachelor Course: Printing Pete’s like a fashion page From tie to well pressed suit. BERNARD KRAVITZ Philadelphia, Pa. Goal: To be an expert stenographer Course: Stenographic “Bernie” showed great ability in acting, in sports, and in class. His increased activities around the din¬ ing room had us fooled (for a while). [17] HARRY THOMAS LONG Wyoming, Pa. Goal: To succeed Course: Printing ‘ ' Huey” likes study hour because it is the only time he can sleep in peace. Maybe? MAURICE WILLIAM MYERS Pottstown, Pa. Goal: To write a prize-winning novel Course: Painting His face is freckled all around— But a heart of gold inside is found. HARRY W LOSCZNIOWSKY Philadelphia, Pa. Goal: Chief forester Course: Linotype printing Lush’s” name was a boon to him. So few of the teachers could pro¬ nounce it that he was not often called on in class. “Lush,’’ may you have a happy life as long as your name 1 [ 18] LEWIS EARL MILLS Riverside, Pa. Goal: Architect Course: Drafting There is not an obstacle “Lew” cannot surmount, He will soon become A man of some account. MATTHEW N1WINSKI Philadelphia, Pa. Goal: To be a doctor Course: Printing The hardest part of “Doc’s” edu¬ cation is ahead of him. His hope to become a doctor is not an easy goal to gain. Lots of luck, “Doc”! JOHAN HUGO NORMAN Philadelphia, Pa. Goal: To be a chemist Course: Stenographic “Hugo” surely knew his stuff From A to Z and back. An honor student all around, For brains he knew no lack. GUY C. OBRECHT Philadelphia, Pa. Goal: Yes, what is it? Course: Plumbing “Obock” is satisfied with a few rail¬ road books, a bundle of time tables, a six-sided pencil, and a notebook. With these few implements study¬ ing becomes a pleasure. LAWRENCE G. PAGLIA Philadelphia, Pa. Goal: Air conditionist Course: Salesmanship “George” is very fond of swing, Of girls, and clarinets; He has proved by his hard work He earns each thing he gets. [19] EDWARD JAMES PARRY Maplewood, N. J. Goal: The top Course: Stenographic “Ed” was always humorous. The tension of the most serious occasion was lightened by one of his jokes. He was also quite a hand at writing as parts of this book will illustrate. ANTHONY CHARLES PONTARI Philadelphia, Pa. Goal: To be a successful business man Course: Accounting An actor worthy of our praise, A boy of quiet and genial ways; If life will meet him just half way He’s sure to reach the top some day. RALPH B PASKMAN Philadelphia, Pa. Goal: Just ambitious Course: Stenographic “Rusty ' s” cares were few and his smile was everlasting. If the Post High course doesn’t worry him a bit, he should be able to do any¬ thing. GEOFFREY JOSEPH POWERS Ridley Park, Pa. Goal: To be happy and go to college Course: Machinist’s He came into the class quite late With loads of work to do; “Jeff” you pulled right through it— The best of luck to you. [20} JOHN PREVITI Philadelphia, Pa. Goal: To be a college graduate Course: Salesmanship “John always had a cheery word, A kindly smile to show; He seems content to stand aside And let all dull care go. FRED EGAN RAPP Philadelphia, Pa. Goal: Aeronautical Engineer Course: Drafting Fred was quite a draftsman. He liked to spend his time drawing designs of aeroplanes. The swim¬ ming team was lucky enough to have Fred for a manager this last season. DALE GEORGE REBER Philadelphia, Pa. Goal: To get along with everyone Course: Pattern Making Dale backed up our soccer team in one of the toughest seasons expe¬ rienced for some years, and if we may say so, did a swell job of it. He held up his share in almost every sport, and we know he will be missed in future seasons. DOMENICO ROBERT RIPANI Philadelphia, Pa. Goal: Operator of a broadcasting sta- Course: Electrical “Rip” was an ardent ham and could be found at his “rig” most of his spare time. We wish him the best of luck in becoming a broadcaster. 73’s “Rip!” [21] JOHN H ROSCHEL Ephrata, Pa. Goal: Play a “mean sax’’ in some band Course: Electrical If one were asked the whereabouts of John, all there is to be said is “Look in the radio room.” There he is either playing his sax or transmitting. Whichever vocation he follows, we are sure he will suc¬ ceed. ANGELO J. SAM MARTI NO Philadelphia, Pa. Goal: Civil engineer Course: Drafting “Sam’s” love of astronomy gave him something to live for. He knows the heavens as well as most of us know our back yards. ROBERT G. SANDS Philadelphia, Pa. Gcal: Insurance executive C urse: Stenographic He’s quiet, calm, and quite re¬ served, Sometimes seeming cold; But for all his backwardness, He has a heart of geld. DAVID RUSSELL SCHWERDT Altoona, Pa. Goal: Pilot Course: Printing Behold the Taylor of the class, The type the girls adore; We’ve always thought it’s awful tough 1-Ie doesn’t like them more. [ 22] CLYDE LEROY SHAFFER Newton Hamilton, Pa. Goal: To be a success. Course: Cabinet Making Goal: Radio engineer Course: Electrical “Clyde” is one of our “silent part¬ ners.” If we had depended on him for news, we would be just learning of the World War. Although Smith is a common name, we found our Smitty unique. If his success lasts as long as the space reserved for his name in the tele¬ phone directory, we need have no fear for him. WILLIAM SLAWTER Marcus Hook, Pa. Goal: To do things Course: Stenographic We found you nearly four feet three, We leave you five feet two; By stature small, by nature big, Best luck we wish to you. JOHN ANDREW SWANK Johnstown, Pa. Goa!: To be a success in everything Course: Accounting Clever on the dance floor , “Not bad” in the pool, A nice chap to know, And a “B” plus in school. [ 23] LEON CHARLES TASHJIAN Philadelphia, Pa. Goal: To go to college Course: Foundry “Uke” could talk a chair to sleep, Or cause a clock to stop; But when you hear his trombone play You think he is the “top.” THEODORE PERRY TOFSTUPALL Syracuse, N. Y. Goal: C. P. A. Course: Accounting “Teddy’s” favorite pastime is a game of chess. If he can’t be found bent over the chess-board, he is sure to be reading a book- on chess! LAWRENCE E. THOMAS Philadelphia, Pa. Goal: To make friends and influence people Course: Accounting Emerson said, The best way to make a friend is to be one.” “Tom” has taken this to heart and his quiet friendliness will long be a part of us. CHARLES TONN Philadelphia, Pa. Goal: Commercial artist Course: Stenographic “Chas” has that light and airy touch, That strong, artistic look; If you want a sample of his work, Behold it in this book. [ 24 ] RECORD WILLIAM VASSALLO Philadelphia, Pa. Goal: To be a useful citizen. Course: Accounting “Vac” is one of our literary men. He has served as an editor of the Magazine for awhile. He was also one of those who gathered in cash on the Safety Essay. RICHARD J. WILLIAMS Nanticoke, Pa. Goal: Machine mechanic Course: Machinist’s “Dicky” is a mighty man Both in frame and heart, His plugging in his schoolwork shows He’s got the stuff to start. DANIEL WARSING Philadelphia, Pa. Goal: Mechanical engineer Course: Machinist’s “DanT’had a sense of humor which seemed to burst out spontaneously every time he opened his mouth. His wisecracks will not soon be forgotten. RICHARD C. WOLFE Parksburg, Pa. Goal: To be a man among men Course: Machinist Dick was just a step or so behind Bill in our class life, but he was higher than the average class¬ mate. Here’s wishing you a bright future, “Dick!” [ 25 ] WILLIAM H WOLFE Parksburg, Pa. Goal: To make others happy Course: Stenographic When it comes to making others happy, Bill has already fulfilled his aim: Scholar, athlete, leader, and friend— Bill exemplified all that’s worth while. ROBERT H. WORK McGees Mills, Pa. Goal : Chemical research engineer, U.S.A. Course: Electrical If you should ask “Bob” which Of God’s gifts he thought best, We feel sure that he’d reply, “God’s greatest gift is rest.” CHARLES W YOUNG Philadelphia, Pa. Goal: To get another diploma Course: Auto Mechanic’s If “Cy” can manoeuver as well in life as he has in “gym,” life will be a big success for him. LOUIS E. ZOBEL Philadelphia, Pa. Goal: Radio announcer Course: Salesmanship Combine the talents of the famous announcers of today and you’ll have “Lez”’ characteristics those of the future top-notch commen¬ tator. [ 26 ] [ 27 ] [ 28 ] ACTIVITIES [ 29 ] UR CLASS has always showed great interest in its dances with special credit due our hosts and host¬ esses, to whom a great part of the suc¬ cess of our dances may be attributed. We were very sorry to lose the former Miss Laura Cassidy, but we also feel that Miss Mae Jacobs has very ably taken her place as our hostess. Like¬ wise, we appreciate the work done and the interest shown toward the success of our socials by our hosts, Mr. J. S. F. Ruthrauff and Mr. Karl R. Friedmann, and our assistant hostesses, Miss Betty N. Maurmann and Miss Aileen Ornston. The success of our dances was char¬ acterized by a certain atmosphere of novelty and good spirit. The dance hall was always appropriately decorated, and the various dance committees al¬ ways did a good job. The girls were well entertained. Each time the strains of “Auld Lang Syne” were accompan¬ ied by wishes that the following social would not be far away. A novelty which we introduced is the Bag Dance in which a paper bag is broken upon the back of the gentleman upon whom you wish to cut in. At the last dance everybody was supplied with one bag, but there were a few who, dis¬ covering their source, got a new supply and used them to advantage. Our last class dance had as the chief attraction of the evening a Faculty Elimination Dance. Mr. Simcock and Miss McHenry were awarded the prizes for being the pair to survive the elimin¬ ation. The consolation awards went to Mr. Wagner and Miss Welsh. At all our dances the program was [ 30 ] well conducted by the Master of Cere¬ monies—Lafayette Kirban, on two oc¬ casions. Cigs did a very good job. Mr. Ruthrauff and Paul Cooke also took part in conducting the dances of the evening. Although our Commencement Dance marked the finish of our course at Gir¬ ard, it also marked the beginning of a new stage in our lives. The dance hall has proven to be not only a place for music and dancing but also a place for making friends never to be forgotten. For many of us the Junior-one dance was our first social experience. A com¬ ical incident happened when ‘Chic” Klinges was coaxed to dance with Miss Boyd. Another arose when Leon Tash- jian, while dancing with a certain teach¬ er’s wife, proceeded to praise her hus¬ band. It was quite a shock to him when she explained who her husband was. Those who, with their dancing part¬ ners, had the good luck to take the Elimination Prizes were George Barclay, Anthony Corbo, Domenico Ripani, and Louis Zobel. One of our novelty dances was the Spot Dance in which Bob Ag- new and his pretty partner received a prize. The prize for liveliness goes to “Whitie” Swank. Our new idea of putting names rather than numbers on the elimination tags has done much to color up the Elimination Dance. Once these names were picked from famous people of the past or present, but at the last dance we chose names mostly from the comics. And here we bid you Good Night. DANCES Upon the dance floor we departed, From our cloaks of earth departed, And to the spirit of your music, Of the sweet melodious music, Passed to forms of playful spirits, Spirits bound in ecstasy. Soccer | _„_,_j A FTER a long and luxurious summer we returned to the College for our last term, and with the first days of au¬ tumn came our soccer eliminations. It was a brisk Saturday in September when the fellows lined up and started the long grind for team positions. At the end of that day we found twenty- one of our boys still on the squad. They were: Bavuso, Corbo, Elliott, Stake, Previti, Reber, Williams, Warsing, Himes, Hinkle, Kravitz, Parry, Ebert, Cooper, Work, Frankenfield, Fee, Bill and Dick Wolfe, and Driscole, with Charles Fossler acting in the capacity of Assistant Manager. To them was entrusted the problem of sustaining a string of victories accrued over six years time and running up into the latter part of the fifties. Our first test was against Olney High, and we took them to the tune of 5-1 with Frankenfield turning in a stellar performance of two scores and one as¬ sist. We then visited Haverford and turned them back 2-0 in a rather slow game. John Previti scored both our goals from scrimmage. Then, on October 7, the thing which we feared happened. Although the var¬ sity fought desperately. and Dale Reber scored three goals, our Garnet tide was stopped and downed 4-3 by Simon Gratz High. Trenton High repeated the process the next Saturday with a score of 4-1 in their favor at the end of the game. But the worst of the season was not over, and after a few more or less insignifi¬ cant games, Thanksgiving brought tur¬ key and another defeat, this time at the hands of our own Alunmi. The “Grads” came in with a very strong team and took us over in a very fast game, 2-1. Although we had a fairly poor season, we leave with no excuses except the hope of starting a longer and better streak of victories for the “Hum” and Coach Otto. 1 311 V., Honors SOCCER Letters Abele . ’37 Bavuso . ..’36, ’37 Brown . .. .’36, ’37 Corbo.. ..’36, ’37 Frankenfield .. ’37 Himes ... .. .. ,..’37 Kravitz . ’37 Lee . .. . . ,..’37 Losczmowsky . ’37 Niwinski.. ’37 Pontari . ..., ...’37 Previti . ..’37 Reber .. ..’37 Stake. .’37 Tashjian .. ..’37 Warsing .. .’37 Williams . ..’37 R. Wolfe . ’37 W. Wolfe. ..’36, ’37 Numerals Cooper . .. . ’37 Driscole .. ...’37 Ebert . ........... ' 37 Fossler, Ass’t. Mgr....... ’37 Parry .. . .’37 Work . ,..’37 TRACK Letters Agnew ..• ’37 Davies .. .. ...’37 Kravitz . . . .’37 Larkin ...’37 Lee ... .’37 Losczniowsky . . .. .’37 . ’37 Williams .. .... ...’37 Numerals Vassallo . ■ ... ...’37 Eagle Scouts Agnew Fisher JUNIOR LIFE SAVING Abele Kravitz Lee BASEBALL Letters Abele, Mgr. ....... .. ’36 Corbo ... • ■ ' 36, ’37 Elliott . ’37 Reber ... ’37 Stake. . - • • ’36, ’37 R. Wolfe .’36, ’37 W. Wolfe .’36, ’37 Cullurafi, Mgr. ’36, ’37 BASKETBALL Letters Brown ’37 Corbo .. . . ’37 Davies .. . .... .’37 Lee ’37 Stake. ’37 Tashjian .’37 Elliott .. . .’37 Numerals Frankenfield ... ’36 Reber . ... • ■ • • ’36, ’37 R. Wolfe .’36 W. Wolfe .’36 SWIMMING Letters Blittman . ’36, ’37 Corr. -’37 Rapp, Mgr. . ' 37 Swank ... ■ .. • • ’36, ’37 GYMNASTICS Letters Aschendorf . ’36, ’37 Larkin .. ’36, ’37 Numerals C. Young. ’36, ’37 SENIOR LIFE SAVING Agnew. .’37 Fisher .. ' 37 HONORARY CLUBS NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Cooke Corbo, Vice-President.S-l, S-2 Lee Norman Wolfe, R., Secretary .S-2 Wolfe, W., President .S-2 STUDENT COUNCIL DEBATING Wolfe, W., President L ee Corbo Fisher AMERICAN LEGION AWARD Swank Bavuso .7A INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC CONFERENCE COMMITTEE Wolfe, W. Corbo LITERARY CLUB (Girard Magazine) Corbo, Editor. .. S-2 Hinkel, Assistant Editor .S-2 Myers, Assistant Editor .. S-2 Vice-President of Club S-2 Bavuso, Assistant Editor . .. S-2 Vassallo, Assistant Editor .. . S-2 President of Club . S-2 JOURNALIST CLUB (Girard News) Wolfe, W., Editor-in-Chief S-2 Wolfe, R., Assistant Editor .... ..S-2 Davies, News Editor S-2 Vice-President of Club .S-2 DRAMATICS “ The Would Be Gentleman ” Agnew “ Medieval Miracle ” Agnew Alexanian Driscole Zobel “ Under the Oak ” Agnew Myers Zobel “ The Boor ” Kravitz Losczniowsky Pontari “The Constitution” Agnew Abele Cooke Corbo Corr Lee Wolfe, R. Wolfe, W. Zobel “ Declamation Contest ” Agnew Lee Pontari Band Bavuso . ..1-1 to 2-2 Blittman ....1-1 to S-2 Corbo ... ....1-1 to S-2 Captain S-2 Hutchinson ....1-1 to S-2 Lieutenant S-2 Losczniowsky ..1-1 to 2-2 Myers ... ....1-1 to 2-1 Paglia .. to 2-2 Parry . 1-1 to S-2 Leader Basses S-2 Roschel, Sgt. ..1-1 to S-l Schwerdt . 1-1 to 2-2 Tashjian .. 1-1 to S-2 Lieutenant S-2 Warsing .... ...1-1 to 2-2 Wolfe, R. .. 1-1 to S-2 Lieutenant S-2 Orchestra Agnew . . .7-A to S-2 Student Leader S-2 Barclay . .. 7-A to S-2 Assistant Leader S-2 Kirban .. ....1-1 to S-2 Leader of Violas S-2 Hutchinson . 2-2 to S-2 Parry .. ... J-l to S-l Roschel . 2-2 to S-l Wolfe, R. ,...2-2 to S-2 Young . 7-A to S-l Piano Class Fisher ..5-B to S-2 Knauth ...5-B to S-l GLEE CLUB MEMBERS S-2 Agnew . .J-2 to S-2 Bavuso .J-2 to S-2 Brown ... ... .J-2 to S-2 Corbo . .J-2 to S-2 Corr . .J-2 to S-2 Cullurafi .. .S-2 to S-2 Davies .. .S-l to S-2 Ebert .. .S-2 to S-2 Elliott .. .. .S-2 to S-2 Fisher . .J-2 to S-2 Fossler .. .. .S-l to S-2 Hinkel . .J-2 to S-2 Hutchinson . .S-l to S-2 [ 33 ] Kirban .S-l to S-2 Losczniowsky .J-2 to S-2 Myers .J-2 to S-2 N iwinski ...J-2 to S-2 Paglia .S-l to S-2 Pontari .J-2 to S-2 Roschel .J-2 to S-2 Stake . J-2 to S-2 Tashjian .J-2 to S-2 Wolfe, R.S-l to S-2 Wolfe, W. . J-2 to S-2 Zobel . S-l to S-2 CLUB OFFICERS Commercial Club Abele, Secretary . S-l Secretary .S-2 Aschendorf, Vice-President . ... S-2 Elliott, Vice-President . .. ..J-l Lee, President.. S-2 Swank, Vice-President ... S-l Foundry Club Brown, President .. . S-2 Vice-President . S-l Camera Club Larkin, Vice-President .S-l Niwinski, Secretary .S-l Carpentry Club Bankhead, President .. .. .... S-2 Fanelli, Vice-President . S-2 Shaffer, Secretary .S-2 Chemistry Club Niwinski, Secretary . S-2 Work, President . S-? Chess Club Ebert, Secretary ... .. S-2 Knauth, Vice-President .S-2 Tofstupall, President ..S-2 Secretary .....S-l Larkin, .. S-l Niwinski, . S-l Parry.S-2 Dramatic Club Agnew, Vice-President . S-2 Pontari, President ..S-2 Zobel, Secretary. S-2 German Club Rapp, President.. .S-2 Music Club Agnew, Secretary . J-l Hutchinson, President . ..J-2 Naturalists Club Wolfe, R., Vice-President ... .J-2 Wolfe, W., President .. . .J-2 Physics Club Blittman, President . S-2 Swank, Secretary .J-l Radio Club Ripani, President .J-l to S-2 Roschel, Vice-President .J-l to S-2 Smith, Secretary .J-l to S-2 Woodworking Club Stake, President .S-2 Reber, Vice-President .S-2 Himes, Secretary .S-2 Art Club Frankenfield, Treasurer . ..S-2 Mills, President .... . S-2 Vice-President .S-l Tonn, Secretary . T-2 Vice-President ... ■ S-2 President .S-l Slawter, Secretary .S-2 BATTALION OFFICERS AND HONORS Company A Sergeant Tofstupal Company B Captain W. Wolfe Captain Obrecht Supply Sergeant Lee Sergeant Norman Sergeant Aschendorf Sergeant Klinges Company C Captain Losczniowsky First Lieutenant Myers Second Lieutenant Paglia Second Lieutenant Vassallo Sergeant Fossler Sergeant Long Company D Captain Work First Lieutenant Swank Staff Adjutant Cooper Color Sergeant Schwerdt Individual Competitive Drill Winners Private Pontari, Co. A, First Prize Private Niwinski, Co. D, First Prize Sergeant Aschendorf, Co. B, Second Prize C. M. T. C. Attendant Private Larkin, Company D [ 34 ] Band and Orchestra J “Here comes the band!’’ ' VV7E heard it when we entered and W again as we left, but under very different circumstances. Then, we were young fellows with newly shaven heads and short trousers; today we are bigger and much wiser. Then, we ran beside the players and cheered them on, or tried to lead the drum major on Foun¬ der’s Day. Now, we are the players and others cheer us on. In the band of today we find Anthony Corbo in the leader’s position and doing a very excellent job of captaining one of the best bands the school has ever produced. Leading the trombone sec¬ tion is Leon Tashjian playing a very good first trombone and doing his solos in a style beyond reproach. George Hutchinson is our representative in the trumpet section and has played before us many times. At the head of the bass section is Edward Parry giving the down beat to the band. Richard Wolfe and Sidney Blittman played with our band for the last four years behind the bas¬ soon and drums respectively. In the orchestra we placed George Barclay and George Agnew among the first fiddles, with the latter doing a very efficient job of leading the orchestra in a very good series of programs. In the viola section of this organization we find Lafayette Kirban. With the strains of our last Christmas Concert still fresh in our ears, we put our instruments awav for the last time and bid good-bye to the scenes of many a good practice and much fun. BAND Whene’er we heard the band go by With trombones blaring bright, We had to stop enraptured for It was a striking sight. Their concerts in the chapel are A thing we’ll not forget For the way they played their numbers Was just like Joliet. We leave the instruments behind Just as we found them then It is quite hard to realize We’ll not march here again. We hope we leave a better band To fellows coming up, For all we take are memories To fill our empty cup. “ A - PRESIDENT,” pleaded a - ■’ voice which could be traced to our Dr. Carey, “will you make an effort to get the ‘Gleekies’ assembled in the choir room by 8:30 a. m. on Sunday? If we want to do a good job with the Christ¬ mas Concert, we must have time. So please get the boys over there at 8:30. Thank you.” This was a familiar plea with which we always complied. Of course, it broke up a few of our plans, but, since it was for the good of the Glee Club, it was worth while. From the time we entered the College as “newbies” until the time we received our diplomas, music has played a big part in our lives. We set as our goal the Junior Hundred and later, when we were Juniors, the Glee Club. Only a few of us made this noted organization, and they were the best singers of the class. The Glee Club dances are events that we as members of the Glee Club will never forget. A warm night, a beautiful girl, and soft sweet music! And then those 8:30 Sunday morning sessions in the choir room! Our class was well represented in this vocal organization. The officers were well chosen in William Wolfe, President: Frank Bavuso, Vice-Pres¬ ident; Anthony Corbo, Secretary-treas¬ urer; and Ned Stake, Librarian. Oh, yes, we had two voluntary soloists— among the tenors, Losczniowsky, and among the basses, Agnew. They were sometimes complimented but more often criticized. The senior tenor section was composed of Bavuso, Fossler, Hutch¬ inson, Losczniowsky, Paglia, Pontari, Stake. W. Wolfe, R. Wolfe, Corbo, Brown, Corr, Ebert, Cullurafi, Myers, and Roschel. The senior bass section was represented by Agnew, Fisher, Kirban, Niwinski, Davies, Tashjian, Elliott, and Zobel. On the whole, we in the Glee Club have enjoyed being members and contributing our vocal abilities to a worthy activity. Will the Glee Club be able to “carry on” after we have left Girard? Ahem! [ 37 ] [38] The Battalion M $ . . . . And especially I desire, that by proper means, a pure attachment to our republican institutions, and to the sacred rights of conscience, as guaran¬ teed by our happy constitution, shall be formed and fostered in the minds of the scholars.— Stephen Girard I N order to aid in the forming and fos¬ tering of the pure attachments men¬ tioned in his Will, as well as to provide exercise, discipline, and preparation for national defense, the Girard College Battalion, or cadets, was formed. Since its formation the battalion has played an important part in the lives of non¬ musical Girard students of the high school. It has meant a good deal to those who took interest in it, and a heavy task to those who did not, but re¬ gardless of taste everyone has done his share of drilling. Just as the Battalion figured promi¬ nently in the lives of our predecessors, so it has figured in our lives. Although its functions are not as extensive or its discipline as strict as of old, it still means a good deal and influences all who are in the College. Our class became involuntary mem¬ bers of this organization four years ago. We entered as raw recruits, unsoldierly and awkward. Gradually we gained a knowledge of tactics and a rhythm until, when we left the stern oversight of the drill sergeants, we had attained the pre¬ cision and military order necessary to enter the companies which represented our various halls as privates. For the first year the title of ‘‘private’ ’ stuck to all of us. We were then the cogs which made the machine go. After becoming sophomores we started Ieave- ing the ranks to join the men who con¬ trolled the machines. Those who had an interest in the Battalion, as well as a sufficient knowledge of military tac¬ tics, took over command of the smaller military elements. Those classmates who remained in the ranks graduated from the rear to the front ranks and dubbed themselves “buck privates.’’ They rose gradually until the term now ending. Then all who were not officers turned in their uniforms. The burden of responsibility and leadership was left upon the shoulders of those who re¬ mained. Our class is about to become a mem¬ ory. We have all supported the Battal¬ ion in different ways, but it was upon the officers that the great burden fell. Not only the standings of the respec¬ tive companies depended on their lead¬ ership, but the future of the entire Bat¬ talion hung in the balance which was swayed by their influence. We hope and feel confident that we shall be able to look back with pride upon the record of our class in the mili¬ tary department which has been set pri¬ marily by these officers. MILITARY From private up to captain swell We filled out each position well, We tried in every way we could To do the things a soldier should, As we look back we find the hours We spent at drill erecting towers Of self control and self-reserve So needed in the world we’ll serve. Our Literary Productions W E have grown in Girard, in the field of writing, three major crops: the Girard News , the Girard Magazine, and the Class Record of January ’38. Of these productions, the Girard News appears most often be¬ fore the public eye. In comparison with other school papers we can feel justly proud of our News as it ranks with the best in both style and literary quality. Under the capable leadership of William H. Wolfe, Ediior-in-Chief, and his as¬ sociate editors, David Davies, Richard C. Wolfe, and assistants, the Girard News has contained during the past term orig¬ inality, a variety of news, and personal¬ ity. The News attributes its smooth functioning not merely to the Editors, for much credit is due Professor Foust and Mr. Eldridge. The staff wishes to ex¬ press to them its appreciation for their willing help and fine cooperation. The Girard Magazine , a collection of the cream of the literary efforts of the school, was an excellent piece of work this last term. Those responsible for this fine publication were Anthony Corbo, Editor-in-Chief of the Magazine , and hisable assistants,FrankBavuso,Wil¬ liam Vassallo, Maurice Myers, and How¬ ard Hinkle. They not only helped in the selection of the stories and poems for the Magazine , but also contributed with their own talent. The members of the Staff of the Magazine thank Dr. Stewart for his interest and direction. The last work of our class is the writ¬ ing of the Record. The boys on the Commencement Record Staff have tried to make this book different from the usual commencement records, and we are proud to say that through their original¬ ity and effort, they have given the Class of January ’38 a splendid publication. The fine organization of this book is the work of Robert Work, Editor-in-Chief. and his enterprising associates, Lawrence Paglia, Anthony Pontari, Edward Parry, Hugo Norman, Charles Tonn, and Wil¬ liam H. Wolfe. For his suggestions and guidance in helping with our Rec¬ ord we sincerely thank Dr. Haskell. [ 40 [ 41 ] V Dramatics A LTHOUGH we have a good repre- sentation in other activities, our participation in dramatics has been by no means small. Under the able dir¬ ection of Mr. Andrews our class has done itself justice. We were represented for the first time by George Agnew, who took the role of a musician in the “Would-be- Gentleman.” In the Christmas Play of 1936, “Mediaeval Miracle,” our class got its foothold behind the footlights. Among the actors were George Driscole as a torchbearer; Lez Zobel, playing the part of a debonair nobleman; Nathan Alexanian in the role of a noble¬ man ' s son, and George Agnew, an aide. When the Spring plays of 1937 (three short one-act plays) were cast, we were represented in two of them. Of the cast in “Under the Oak” we found Bill Myers as a clever, plotting, vice-loving murderer and Lez Zobel as a riotous, unsuspecting, easily swayed youth. George Agnew did a splendid job as the suave, clever innkeeper. Together, they helped to make the play a gripping success. When Checkov’s farce, “The Boor,” was given, the actors had the audience roaring with laughter. Bane Kravitz played the role of Mrs. Popov, a beautiful widow, and opposite him was Harry Losczniowsky as the bois¬ terous Smirnov. And we will never forget the timid servant, Lucas, played by Anthony C. Pontari. In keeping with the Yuletide spirit, the Dramatic Club presented the “Christmas Carol” for its 1937 Christ¬ mas play. Again we were represented. George Driscole convincingly played the part of an old hag. And with him in the same scene the role of a miserly pawnbroker was well done by Anthony C. Pontari. The Commentator, an in¬ dispensable person to the play, was Lez Zobel, and George Agnew “put over” the voice of the ghost in thrilling fash¬ ion. In the Declamation Contest our class contributed three contestants: Robert E. Lee, George R. Agnew, and Anthony C. Pontari, two of whom received prizes awarded by the judges. [ 42 ] YV ITH the pleasant memories of our W well-earned summer lingering in our minds, we returned in September to assume the new role of Seniors. Seniority brought with it the many old privileges bi-annually bestowed upon the Seniors and also many new privileges. With every privilege comes a responsi¬ bility; therefore, the traditional Senior bonnet meant more than identifying us as Seniors. This fact was very evident when the Senior class took possession of the old Section I, now Allen Hall, as their new home. Late last Spring rumors went through the College that a building would be set aside in which the Seniors would reside for their last term in the College. Of course this rumor brought about much discussion on the part of the boys who were at that time members of the S-l class. Plans were being made by all “Seniors-to-be,” and many of the boys even went as far as to pick their room¬ mates. Studies were slackened a bit as the boys began to dream of “Paradise in Girard.” It was not long after this rumor that an official statement appear¬ ed before the student body. Everyone accepted the announcement with joy, and thought of the time when they too might be able to live in Allen Hall. The Summer of 1937 was spent in renovating the old Section I building and turning it into the new Allen Hall. The name Allen, was given in honor of Dr. William B. Allen, one of the early presidents of the College. Incidentally, one of the letters written by Dr. Allen while he served as president of the Col¬ lege is now a valued possession of the building named in his honor. Renova¬ 144 ] tion brought many admirable changes. The main floor of the building contains three well-furnished living rooms, a pa¬ per room, a kitchen, a meeting room, an office, and two dormitories. The second floor contains two rooms occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Zarella, our housemas¬ ter and housemistress, two lavatories, and the remaining space consists of dormitories for two, three, four, five, and six boys. The third floor is identi¬ cal to the second floor, except that it contains more rooms. The members of the class wish to express their apprecia¬ tion to the Committee for their fine taste in the selection of the furnishings. On October fifth Allen Hall had “Open House” for the employees of the College. Vistors came from all parts of the grounds to view this much-talked- of building. The “Open House,” be¬ sides renewing old acquaintances, brought about many new acquaintances. Although it took a little time for the boys to get over their excitement, the “Open House” has been a successful event. Then came the teas. For five alter¬ nate Sundays, teas have been held for the various officials of the College. Each tea seemed to bring about more enthusiasm than the preceding one. Looking back on these, we feel they were a real help in our social develop¬ ment. Another social function developed in Allen Hall has been inviting guests to our dinner table. During week-days members of the Faculty and their famil¬ ies have been invited to dine with us. On Sundays, we have had the chapel speakers and their families as our guests. This practice encouraged a closer rela¬ tionship between our visitors and the boys. Besides inviting guests to our dinner table, each member of the class has been invited to breakfast with Mr. and Mrs. Davis on Sundays. We shall always remember the hunt for the se¬ cret compartments in Mr. Davis’ desk. It took quite a while for the first group of boys to find these secret compart¬ ments, but after their success others seemed quite efficient in this under¬ taking. With the aim of encouraging frank discussions with the boys, of problems to be met outside, the Thursday evening forums were introduced with great suc¬ cess. Interesting, helpful discussions with various officials of the college have solved many of our unsolved problems. The speakers at these forums included Dr. Odgers, Dr. Twitmeyer, Mr. Connor, Mr. Davis, Mr. Burkley, and Mr. Macy. Much was gained in these weekly dis¬ cussions, things we are sure will help us in our life outside the College. Allen Hall has been governed by a Council selected by the boys. To as¬ sist this Council, committees have been chosen to perform specific duties. There was the Floor Committee, who had the duty of reminding the boys if they were noisy; there was the Social Committee who took care of inviting guests to have dinner with us; and there was the Sick Committee with the duty of seeing that the boys in the infirmary had a good supply of reading material and other things they needed. This method of conducting a building has been very helpful in developing the character of the boys, since it has put many respon¬ sibilities on them. After a term of five months in a new atmosphere, it is well to look back and think about the progress that is being made in preparing the Girard student to meet the world with a more willing spirit. We, of the class of January 1938, sincere¬ ly express our gratitude to Mr. and Mrs. Zarella for their guidance during our last days in the College, and the same goes to all those connected with the success of Allen Hall. [ 45 ] HSH5HSHSaSH5H5HSHSH5H5‘H5H5HSH5HSHSH5HSHSH5HSHSH5HSHSHSa5HS jjj The National Honor Society § SHSHSHSHSBSaSaSSSHSHSHSHSaSHSHSHSHSHSHSaSHSHSaSdSHSHSHSHSB TTAVING beheld the establishment of the Girard Chapter of the Nat¬ ional Honor Society and the induction of its first members, our class has ever since looked forward to participation in its activities. This organization and its standards and meanings were so in¬ troduced to us that they became a goal for which to strive. The existence alone of this society has accomplished much in bringing out and shaping in the individ¬ ual the qualities of Character, Service, Leadership, and Scholarship. Our class has taken ample part and has been well represented among its members. In the Junior-two term four of our outstanding classmates: Anthony Corbo, Ned Stake, William Wolfe, and Richard Wolfe, attained this honor; in Senor-one Robert E. Lee, Paul Cooke, and Hugo Norman; and Samuel Fisher, Howard Hinkel, and George Hutchin¬ son during this term. We also have a great satisfaction in the choice of our Society officers—Bill Wolfe, an able President. Anthony Corbo, Vice-Pres¬ ident, and Dick Wolfe, Secretary. The privileges of the Honor Society comprise not the real advantage. The real advantage lies in the fact that its members have attained certain standards which they are personally obligated to follow. It is true also that we. as representa¬ tives of the Society, have helped with the tutoring of those students who have failed to come up to a minimum schol¬ astic standard. However, in doing so, we know that we have made no great sacrifice, for by this we have not only put to work our experience and ability but have benefited ourselves as well. We trust and hope that our class will not be the last to strive for the qualities of the Honor Society, and that succeed¬ ing members in the Society will continue to recommend for membership those who are most deserving of this great honor. [ 46 ] T HIS was the cry that called our class into the sports limelight in Girard. In our Junior Year we placed Corbo, Bill and Dick Wolfe, and Ned Stake, on the varsity baseball team. Then, in our Senior Year, Dale Reber arose to the ranks of first string third base. Guss Cullarafi managed the team through a fairly successful season. In basketball our class showed up very well with Corbo, Tashjian, Elliott, and Lee, all receiving two letters apiece. Davies, Stake, and Brown received one letter. Track and spring weather brought our class out on the cinders, and we found Davies, Lee, and Agnew, all showing their talent in the high-jumping pit. Jeff Powers and Dicky Williams were our weight men with the former nearly breaking the College record. Bernie Kravitz and Harry Losczniowsky were our men for the dashes and hurdles re¬ spectively. Our swimming season featured the work of Blittman in the dashes both short and long. Whitey Swank did a very good job from the diving board and nearly broke the heart of many a visit¬ ing female spectator. Yock Corr took the breast-stroke honors for our class. Fred Rapp officiated as manager for this team. The tennis team was started again on the basis of a non-authorized sport, and our men placed for about seven out of nine of the positions offered. Among these were Bavuso, playing first singles; Blittman and Parry, first doubles ; Cooke, playing second singles ; Knauth, playing fourth singles; and Sammartino and Kirban taking over the second doubles division. This team did very well for a start, winning one out of four of their matches. The gym team was also revived, and with the outstanding performances of Cinder Larkin they certainly handed in an excellent record for their season. SPORTS We made our name on track and field, Our valor proved and strength revealed, We played the game as best we knew, And now we hand the reins to you. We hope you’ll keep the course and be A pride and honor to G. C. [ 47 ] ‘‘So long, fellows!” [ 48 ] (Strar2 (College prilabrlptga THE ROAD GOES EAST CONTENTS Yes, the Road Goes East. Stephen Girard, Founder. The Rise of Girard College. The Gates of Opportunity . West End—The Beginning. Glancing Back. Allen Hall. Class Administration, Honors. Class of June 1938. Appreciation. Activities. Curtain. National Honor Society. Moonlight and Roses. On Parade. On the Road. Lyrics by Girard. As Scribe and Penman. Athletic Endeavor. Finale. .. 3 .. 4 .. 5 .. 6 .. 7 .. 8 .. 9 .. 10 11-25 .. 26 .. 27 .. 28 .. 29 .. 31 .. 33 .. 35 .. 37 .. 39 .. 40 .. 43 Death Will Find Me Working ' ' JUNE 1938 IN GIRARD Have you ever noticed In pursuing Life’s quest That human beings travel On a Road going west? But here in Girard, Till the Journey has ceased It is ten years long, And the Road Goes East. • THE STAFF William H. Hoyt.Editor-in-Chief F. Lyle Kendall. Managing Editor Associate Editors William R. Fleming Robert R. Hugler Edward Parton Arnold Parris Art Editor Michael Ardito This Senior Class Record is published twice a year by graduating classes of Girard College. It is produced entirely in the Girard College Print Shop, Philadelphia. 2 Ebr Soah dors feast Knur 133S 3 WEST END YES, THE ROAD GOES EAST When the members of the Class of June, 1938 entered the gates of Girard College, they were all faced with the same ultimate goal—the goal of gradua¬ tion. In the accomplishment of this task the Class has traveled together in an easterly direction along the Main Road of the College. From the West End to Junior School, to Good Friends, to Lafayette, to Section I, then to the four houses—Banker, Merchant, Mariner, Bordeaux — and finally to the end of the trail, Allen Hall. Working our way along this trail we have developed, progressed, and flow¬ ered. Now, as we pause to look back for the last time, we sense accomplish¬ ment and the fact that we may have left a page in the history of the College. In this spirit, then, we present to you this story of our unfolding and development, a tracing of this work to which we have been so long devoted. ALLEN HALL 4 ®i?f Snail ( ocb iEaBt STEPHEN GIRARD—FOUNDER Many years ago a small boy played in the outskirts of the French city of Bor¬ deaux. He played like any other lad, yet he was not like most other boys for he had the use of only one eye. Because of this han¬ dicap he was very sensitive, and from his early years he lived a life of reserve, keep¬ ing his own counsel and neither receiving nor giv¬ ing the confidences which come from the intimacies of friendship. From the time this boy became a young man, and on through the re¬ mainder of his life, a note of sadness ran continuously. In his early years he suffered the loss of his mother, and his father married again. Soon after this event he left his father’s house to seek his fortune among strangers in parts un¬ known. Fate brought this lad to America where he finally settled down as the owner of a small store in Philadelphia. He married here, but his wife became an in¬ valid and his only heir died in infancy. After many years of work and industry he became the richest man in America. For years he had been formulating a plan to set aside his estate for the founding of an institution for orphan boys. So after the death of his wife he began to make drafts of a will incorporating his ideas for this magnificent foundation—the original buildings of Girard College. The Will specified that money and property be used for the building and support of a school and home. Besides these donations other provisions were set down. White male orphans only were to be admitted, and these boys were to be given many advantages that other fortunate youths had. They were to be housed, fed, and educated by instructors and educators who would “take pains to instil into the minds of the scholars the purest principles of morality so that, on their entrance into active life, they may, from inclination and habit, evince benevolence towards their fellow citizens, and a love of truth, sobriety, and industry, adopting at the same time such religious tenets as their matured reason may enable them to to prefer.’’ This quotation is in the main the im¬ portant provision in the immortal document conceived by our great Benefactor, Stephen Girard. 3Jimr 1938 5 THE RISE OF GIRARD COLLEGE So at the death of Stephen Girard, the building of Girard College commenced. There was a little delay caused by heirs who attempted to nullify certain items of the Will in order to get more for them¬ selves, but the foresight and vision of Stephen Girard tri¬ umphed. They failed in their attempt even with the help of Daniel Webster—and so the building of Girard College was resumed. In 1848 this great institution opened its gates to admit its first group of scholars. Decades have come and gone since you ng Stephen played in the streets of Bordeaux; since the magnificent idea of a foundation was first conceived in the fertile mind of this great man; since the first class was admitted and graduated. Since that first graduating class took its place in society, there has been a gradual development towards making Girard one of the greatest institutions of its kind in the world. Thousands of boys have gone through the front gates as graduates into the outside world. It is these fellows who represent the results of the dreams and aspirations of Stephen Girard—one of the noblest Americans in our history. The Class of June 1938 will soon join this group, but now it pauses to look back over more than a century to the day when a poor French lad packed out of his home to face the world upon uncharted seas. With what hope? With what prospect? With what determination ? In his ventures and career and hopes our lives have grown through years of inspiration in his College. At last we go forth to careers unknown. We shall not forget! G ©tjp Unuii (Sera Eaat It has been many long years to us since the Class of June 1938 assembled for the first time in Girard. What were our thoughts, if any, as we gazed among those strange little faces that today represent our pals and lifelong friends? What was foreordained that we should have come together in the shadow of misfortune to a blessedness made possible by the industry, generosity, and fore¬ sight of Stephen Girard? What a queer turn of Fate has brought us into the kinship of ‘hum” ties and the comradeship of a life understanding that holds us forever as brothers in a great fraternity! Nine years of sharing the same food, the same precious buildings, the same classroom tasks, the same playgrounds, the traditional ways of Girard have found us steadily advancing on the Main Road. Together we have faced the tasks, made our mistakes, and led the good life. The Road has taken us East to the rising sun of a new and more glorious day. Let us make the most of it. .Ilnur 1938 7 West End—the Beginning of the Road The first taste of Girard is in the West End and Junior School. From these happy days spent romping on the playground and reading in the section room we recall many fond memories. We shall never forget such guiding personalities as our “Guvvies,” our “Priggies,” and our “Monties.” To them, no doubt, we owe much for having nurtured us through our homesick days when the loss of our families bore heavily on the spirit. Good Friends—Onward! Eastward! Our stay at the West End and Junior School was comparatively short, and onward we went towards the east along the road to Good Friends. Here the contacts with the officials were varied and interesting. Besides many good lessons in conduct and manners much is due them for their detailed instruction in tree-circling—or, as it was better known, “grudging.” Distinctive traits of all those faithful to their trust as our guides will linger forever. We realize at last the valuable impressions they have left, and for them we shall always be thankful. Lafayette—We Are Here To the Lafayette building we hustled to spend our fifth and sixth years as “Number Fighters,” and of course that put us in line for the job of section “Monty” with the customary remuneration of six “ginnies.” It was in this building that our natures began to assert themselves, and so here the first mem¬ bers of our class began to fall by the roadside. Many of our boys were sent up to the now extinct Section I group. One can not look back on the time spent in that group without a feeling of enthusiasm. (Slip iRnab dnpo East Glancing Back Down The Road As we look back on this progress eastward, we now see that this time was spent in needed preparation for the Houses and Allen Hall, for in the Buildings we were to achieve things, to contribute more and more to school life in a vain attempt to express some small measure of appreciation of all that Girard College does for its boys. Banker, Merchant, Mariner, Bordeaux So one day we found ourselves “shoved up” to the Buildings. Here the Class found itself separated for the first time and all were assigned to different Houses. Of the three and a half years that each of us spent here there is so much to tell. The accomplishments and activities carried on here it is now our last opportunity and pleasure to relate. And now looking backward, We can’t hold the tears, For the “hum’s” in the heart, Enshrined there through years. Qod bless every youngster, As his boons are increased, Laying up treasures On the Road that Goes East. Dnnr 1938 9 ALLEN HALL With our Seniority well established by the senior bonnet, we found our¬ selves in Allen Hall in February 1938 ready to begin the last sprint. Here was a situation quite unlike any we had experienced in Girard. In Allen Hall we found a new type of living. The old idea of regimenta¬ tion was gone, and in its place came the pleasing theory of maximum individual attention and activity. For the first time we discovered what real home life was—and we liked it. We liked the small rooms, the freedom of living occasion¬ ally apart from the housemaster. We sensed the responsibility and the self- confidence which it inspired in us. Here in Allen Hall our individual person¬ alities began to assert themselves, and our character traits stood out. We learned the real meaning of hard work and the value of time. One of the most important functions of Allen Hall was to round out the social training of the boys. To this end a number of activities were introduced. Probably the best known to the College were the teas given by the boys under the direction of Mrs. Zarella. At these teas the boys came into personal con¬ tact with the various officials of the College and their wives. We learned to be at ease among them. Another feature was that of inviting visitors to dine with the boys. Members of the various staffs of the College were invited regularly, and on Sunday the Chapel speakers often came accompanied by Dr. and Mrs. Odgers. Some of the happiest hours were spent by the boys with Mr. and Mrs. Davis each Sunday morning. For these opportunities we are grateful. The most enjoyable feature of this program was, of course, the informal house parties held in Allen Hall to which the boys brought friends from outside. During the course of the parties the visitors were entertained with various games and contests, and then refreshments were served. Everyone is of the opinion that other education should be as enjoyable as these activities. In connection with Allen Hall we must not fail to mention plans to bring its boys to better realization of the qualifications sought in them when they obtain positions after graduation. These plans took shape in various forum groups which met under the direction of the officials of the Admission and Discharge Department, and in talks given by teachers and business men from all walks of life. Thus this life at Allen Hall rounded out our training and education. There lies the end of our Road and yet the beginning of the High Road of Life. The gratitude that Mr. and Mrs. Zarella have inspired in our hearts is unanimously acknowledged. Without their care and guidance much of the value of Allen Hall would have been lost. It is to them, therefore, that we convey thanks for one of the most delightful and educational terms in our lives at Girard. 10 ®l|i Sinai) (Bora JEant THE CLASS ADMINISTRATION President . Vice-President . Secretary . Treasurer . Business Manager. . . . Conference Committee. ... Joseph D’Antonio William Drumheller . Walter McCracken .Allan Bair .F. Lyle Kendall .. William R. Fleming CLASS HONORS Valedictorian .William Henry Hoyt, Jr. Salutatorian . William R. Fleming Third Honor .F. Lyle Kendall Class Speaker .Jacob Muhlstein NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY President .William Henry Hoyt, Jr. Vice-President . L Lyle Kendall Secretary-Treasurer .William R. Fleming STUDENT COUNCIL President. Edward Parton •Uuttr 1938 11 CLASS OF JUNE 1938 12 Ulljr iRtmb (goes East JOSEPH D’ANTONIO (Joe) Pr esident Philadelphia, Pa. President of Class, S-l, S-2; President, Glee Club, S-2; Glee Club, S-l to S-2; Soccer, ’37; President, Naturalist Club; Quartermaster-Seargent, Battalion; Cast: Christmas Carol; Junior Life Saving. We attribute “Joe’s” success to his outstanding personality, l is sense of good judgment, and his perseverance. Here is a zvorthwhile companion and a leader who was always willing to work for and with others. WILLIAM DRUMHELLER (Bill) Vice-President 17 Center Street, Ashland, Pa. Soccer ’36, ’37; Track, ’36, ’37, ’38; Conference Committee; President of Class, J-2; Vice-President of Class, J-l, S-l, S-2; Cast: Nicholas Nickleby. In the years we have knoivn him, “Bill” has stood out as a leader both in athletics and in class administration. Who is the best-looking June ’3 er? WALTER STARK McCRACKEN (Mac) Secretary Nicholson, Pa. Swimming ’37 ’38; Secretary, Class, J-l, J-2, S-l, S-2; First Penmanship Prize, 2-2; President, Commercial Club, S-2; Co- Captain, Swimming Team, S-2; Baseball, ’38; Shorthand Pin; National Honor Society, S-2. “Mac is a shining light on the baseball diamond,the diving- board, and the dance floor. This results from his determin¬ ation and his graceful form. ALLAN E. BAIR (Cub) Treasurer 518 Washington Avenue, Bethlehem, Pa. Treasurer of Class, S-l, S-2; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Vice- President, Italian Club, J-l; Star Scout. “Cub, an embryo Titan of finance, started business on an ice-cream wagon last summer. We know that his seriousness and practical business ability will head him into the lead. -Hitnr 1938 13 WILLIAM H. HOYT Jr. (Bill) Washington, D.C. National Honor Society, J-2; President, National Honor So¬ ciety, S-2; Girard News Staff, J-2 to S-2; News Editor, Girard News. S-2; Band, 1-2 to S-2; Supply-Sergeant, Band, S-2; Orchestra, S-2; Editor-in-Chief, Commencement Record; Sil¬ ver Expert Typist Pin, S-1; Conference Committee; Vice- President, Journalist Club, S-2; Valedictorian. Throughout the years that we have known “Bill’’ we have found him to be a quiet, intelligent, scholarly boy, worthy of the honors which he has earned. F. LYLE KENDALL (Jim) Business Manager 2247 North Thirteenth Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Captain, Battalion; Captain, Swimming Team, ’38; Vice-Pres¬ ident, National Honor Society, S-2; Librarian, Glee Club, S-2; Business Manager of Class, J-2, S-1, S-2; Girard Neivs Staff, S-1 to S-2; Sports Editor, Girard News, S-2; Staff, Commence¬ ment Record; First Prize, Declamation Contest, S-1; Debating Team, S-1; Cast; In The Zone; Cast: Medieval Miracle; Cast: Chirstmas Carol; Cast: Box and Cox; Swimming, ’36-’37, ’37- ’38; Track, ’37, ’38; Conference Committee; Glee Club, S-1; National Honor Society, S-1; Pitman Shorthand Pin, S-2; Secretary Journalist Club, S-2; Third Honor. “Jim’’ is our V-man — versatile, valuable, and voluble.. JACOB MUHLSTEIN (Jack) 844 East Forty-Eight Street. Brooklyn, N. Y. Editor-in-Chief, Girard News, S-2; Girard Neivs Staff, J-2 to S-2; First Piano Prize, J-2; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Cast: Nicholas Nickleby; Cultural Olympics Public Speaking Repre¬ sentative; Pitman Shorthand Pin; Debating Team, S-1; Prizes, Type Contest; Class Speaker. At Girard “Jack” has played the piano, the typewriter, and around the social ladder. If he is as successful in outside life as he has been with the Girard News, we have no fear. WILLIAM R. FLEMING (Bill) Conference Committee R.F.D. No. 4, New Castle, Pa. National Honor Society, S-1; Secretary-Treasurer, National Honor Soc ' ety, S-2; Girard News Staff, J-2 to S-2; Feature Editor, Girard News, S-2; Conference Committee, S-2; Pres¬ ident, Journalist Club, S-2; Star Scout; Glee Club, S-1 to S-2; Debating Team, S-1; Declamation Contest, S-1; Commence¬ ment Record Staff; Cast • Nicholas Nickleby; Pitman Short¬ hand Pin, S-2; Salutatorian. Always ready to back up his convictions, both in school and out, “Bill” has won the esteem of his friends and the teachers. 14 ®br Soah (Snra iEast ARCHIE M. ACKROYD (Arch) 14 Fulton Street, Phillipsburg, N.J. Captain, Company A, S-l; Captain, Company C, S-2; Second place in Jan. ’33 Competitive Drill; Cast: Medieval Miracle; Ca t: In The Zone; Cast: Chirstmas Carol; Cast: The Game of Chess; President, Dramatic Club, S-2; Swimming, ’36-’37, ’.7-38; National Honor Society, S-l; Declamation Contest. Although “Arch” is temperamental, affected, and egotistical at times he is an excellent soldier, scholar, actor, and good fellow. MICHAEL ARDITO (Mike) Philadelphia, Pa. Soccer, ’36, ’37; B iseball, ’38; Art Editor, Commencement Record. If there was ever anything “Mike” did and didn’t seriously try his best to do we are still to find it. ' “Mike” is a lover of fun. He supplies plenty of it for anyone who goes with him. ARTHUR BARNI (Art) 41 Memorial Street, Exeter, Pa. Baseball, ’36, ’37, ’38; Soccer, ’36, ’37; Athletic Council; Glee Club, .T-2 to S-2. When we think of “Art” we see a dashing star on the athletic field and a “zvhirl” on the dance floor. In these two respects we have had a hard time trying to keep up with him. WALTER D. BEAM (Walt) 613 Daniel Street, Dale, Johnstown, Pa. “Walt” gave us more than one thrill as our mailman. Whenever we expected a letter from “Suzabella” we always sought him out. That isn’t the only reason we liked “Walt”; there wasn’t one of us who could not get along with him. 3mtr 193S 15 LEONARD BERGER (Len) 6537 North Smedley Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Band, 1-2 to S-2; Sergeant, Band, S-2; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Secretary, Music Club, S-2. One of the mainstays of the band was Len” and his saxophone. His many eccentricities make him a likable felloiv, and he will go far in his life work. AUGUST CANIKE (Gus) 142 South Sixty-Second Street. Philadelphia, Pa. Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Cast: Christmas Carol; Manager, Soccer, ’37; Vice-President, Naturalist Club; J-l; Track, ’38; Conference Committee ; Junior Life Saving ; National Honor Society. Gus’ ” outstanding traits are his beaming smile and his jolly laugh If we forget everything else about him, toe will always remember these. ERNEST CARY (Ernie) Trucksville, Pa. Track, ’36, ’37, ’38; Gym, ’38. Ernie” is not the type to make himself objectionable by loud and vain talk. Though not a star on the track team he gave his best and became a good distance runner. VINCENT COLETTI (Chet) 1927 South Mole Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Pitman Shorthand Pin. It ' s not your brains that count but what you do with them. While most of us thought of accomplishments, Chet” was going places. His will to work has distinguished him, not as a brilliant student, but as a worker. Stye tRnaii (Soph East 1G EUGENE F. CHILELLI (Chel) 116-124 130th Street, South Ozone Park, Long Island, N.Y. Pitman Shorthand Pin. Chel” has been fundamentally a convention-buster” in every sense of the word. Matters like discipline and school work never bothered him. He is one of the few who have succeeded in making their own decisions. JOSEPH CH1SARI (Chic) 1007 Wolf Street, Philadelphia, Pa. President, Italian Club, J-l; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; President, Pattern Making Club, S-2; Basketball, ’37-’38. Chick” really is chic.” His ability to dress neatly and his happy smile have made him a favorite with the fair ones and a companion we shall all miss. HARRY DI GENNARO (Rio) 2917 North Ringold Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Senior Life Saving Certificate; Pitman Shorthand Pin. Rio”, with his beaming wide face or sometimes bland expression, has become a favorite with us. His hearty laugh or humorous remark has kept us constantly amused. Someday he will surprise us with a triple chin. ARTHUR DI JOSEPH (De) Philadelphia, Pa. Band, 1-2 to S-l; Orchestra, J-l to S-l; President, Art Club, S-2; Junior Life Saving. Art may best be remembered by his drawings, especially that of the ,Seven Dwarfs.” Determination has kept Art where he belongs—in June 1938. Sluur 1938 17 EDWIN DORFMAN (Dozey) 3858 West Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. Lieutenant, Battalion; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Second Prize, Washington Essay; Secretary, Naturalist Club, J-l. “Dozey” is the teacher’s pride and joy. He can be counted on to do his best with a high standard of reliability in all his contacts. RUSSSEL C DUNKELBERGER (Dunk) R.F.D. No. 1, Paximos, Pa. Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Soccer, ’37; Basketball, ' 38; Captain, Battalion; President, Woodworking Club, S-2. “Dunks” is a country boy making good. His cheerful¬ ness is enough to make anyone like him and we shall never forget the good old-fashioned “barber-shop jam sessions we had in his room. WALTER R. ECKMAN (X) 649 George Street, Norristown, Pa. Track, ’36, ’37, ’38. IVhat X” dosen’t know about automobiles isn’t worth knowing. We hope that this accomplishment balances his school work. X” was a valuable member of the track team. His name will remain as one of Girard’s best broad-jumpers. MORRIS EISENHARD (Zeke) 1352 Mineral Spring Road, Reading, Pa. Secretary, Physics Club, J-l; Vice-President, Physics Club, J-2; Vice-President, Art Club, S-2. If Zeke” is not “out-in-town” he is usually assisting his partner in that excellent hobby — photography. He has often been miscalled “Rhythm, perhaps because of his reaction to siving music. IS t Sinai) (6 upb East RUSSSEL W. ERDMAN (Erds) 1209 Monocacy Street, Bethlehem, Pa. Band, 1-2 to S-l; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; President, Camera Club, S-l. The only reason “Erds” doesn’t know more people is because they can’t understand him. His acquaintances attest that he spends at least half his time talking in terms of radio, algebra, physics, or photography. ANTHONY J. FR1A (Tony) 1824 South Thirteenth Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Gee Club, J-2 to S-2; Track, ’37, ’38; Soccer, ’37; President, Foundry Club, S-2; Athletic Council; Vice-President, Foundry Club, S-l. The old saying goes, “He is tall, dark, and handsome,” but uith “Tony” it reads “He is petit, dark, and handsome.” Still we can not say he came through on his looks. FRANK FRYJEW1CZ (Itch) Roycefield, N.J. Glee Club, S-2. Itch” is the type who never seems to have much to say. Although he made none of the College teams he is a good athlete, a mainstay in the building, and a good machinist. We ivish him the best of luck. ROBERT K HUGLER (Bob) 209 South McAlpin Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Third Prize Safety Essay,2-2;First Prize, Washington Essay, S-l; Swimming, ’37-’38; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Vice-President, Glee Club, S-2; Student Council, S-l to S-2; Girard Nezvs Staff, S-2 Conference Committee; Cast: Game oj Chess; Secretary, Dramatic Club, S-2; Staff, Commencement Record; National Honor Society S-2. “Bob” has spent a major part of his time defending his convictions in politics, literature, siving music, poetry, humor, clothing styles, or what have you. 3)uur 1938 19 QUENTIN L. HULFISH (Ben) 820 East Boundary Avenue, York, Pa. Glee Club, J-2 to S-2. “Ben’’ is always good for a jolly time. When he gets his harmonica swinging he can make you turn off the radio and dance to his tunes. HERBERT W HYDE (Herb) R.F.D. No. 2, Bristol, Pa. Cast: The Would-Be Gentleman; Orchestra, 1-2 to S-2; Leader of Violas, Orchestra, S-l, S-2; Glee Club; Librarian, Music Club, S-l. When anything is being done or should be done, “Herb” is always there to lend a helping hand. Although not prepossess¬ ing, he has gained the admiration and respect of his friends, something that can’t be measured in rewards. JAMES H. JOHNSON (Jock) 8267 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby, Pa. President of Class, J-l; Vice-President of Class, J-2; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Track, ’35, ’36, ' 37, ’38; Co-Captain, Track Team, ’38; Soccer, ’37. If “Jock” is not doing his turns around the track he is running to mail a letter to some sweet gab.” He has always been popular, and there are very few in the “hum” who don ' t know and like him. ROBERT P KOSKO (Benny) 428 Nineteenth Avenue, Scranton, Pa. Band, 1-2 to S-2; First Lieutenant, Band, S-2; Orchestra, J-2 to S-2; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Secretary, Glee Club, S-2; Vice- President, Music Club. ’37; Soccer, ’37; Baseball ’38. _ Benny” is our class “jitter-bug.” The mere scent of swing music sends him into ecstasy, and when he struts his stuff” everyone knows who it is for there is none other like “Benny” atui his “sax.” i) 2D QHjr iKnab aea East ALBERT O. LAMBERT (Al) 110 South Forty-Third Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Cast: Christmas Carol; Pitman Speed Pin; Gym, ’37-’38; Junior Life Saving. Al” is a guiet fellow gifted with ability to write poetry which he usually dedicates to some fair damsel. Despite this his qualities have been noised about and he is known as a good fellozv. SAMUEL LAMBERT (Bert) 635 Itasca Street, Bethlehem, Pa. Band, 1-2 to S-l; Orchestra, 2-2 to S-l; Treasurer, Instru¬ mental Music Club, S-l; Sergeant, Band, S-l. Always ready with a friendly greeting “Bert” has been a good companion. Loyalty is an excellent trait to possess and we can say that “Bert” has always been loyal to the class. ABRAHAM LIPP (Abe) 1129 West Rockland Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Manager, Basketball, ’37-’38; Associate Editor, Girard Magazine; Pitman Shorthand Pin; First Lieutenant, Battalion. “Abe” was often a nervous wreck after a session of Span¬ ish because he did not have enough time to look up his words in class. With his persuasiveness he could convince the Eski¬ mos that they need shorts. ANDREW W. McAULEY (Wat.on) York, Pa. Secretary, Commercial Club, J-2; Swimming, ’37-’38; Junior Life Saving; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Senior LifP Saving Certificate. “Watson was a swimmer who, although lie broke no records, won a moral victory, perserving and doing a job, as well as it could be done. 3lmtr 1938 21 george f McFarland (Mac) 227 East Glenwood Avenue, Wildwood, N.J. Glee Club, S-l to S-2; Band, 1-2 to S-2; Sergeant, Band, S-2; Orchestra, S-2; Girard Magasine Staff; Editor-in-Chief, Girard Magazine; National Honor Society S-2. As a local literary light Mac cannot be surpassed. His discourses upon literature and poetry are indicative of superior ability. WILLIAM H. MARKLEY (Bill) 571 Trenton Avenue, Wilkinsburg, Pa. Soccer, ’36, ’37; Basketball, ’37-’38; Baseball, 37, ’38; Vice- President, Physics Club, J-l; President, Physics Club, J-2; Vice-President, Chemistry Club, S-l; Debating Team, ’37; Glee Gub; Captain, Baseball, ’38. “Bill’s quality speaks for itself. We have liked him for his clean sportsmanship, his determination, his sincerity, and his guiet friendship. JOHN J. MERRICK (John) 2264 Chadwick Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Glee Club, J-2 to S-2. All who knew John were acquainted with his generosity and lightheartedness. While others have gamed recognition for what they have done we have always liked him for being himself. DANIEL MOYER (Reds) 1925 Rowan Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Happy, go-lucky “Reds. Scarcely was he seen without a smile. A good companion to those who knew him, Reds ' ’ is typically an Irishman. Perhaps he hopes to be a dance king. He did everything from the minuet to the shag at the last hop.” 22 Uoab (Sura lEaat JOHN JOSEPH MURPHY 3420 Shelmire Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Orchestia 1-2 to S-2; Stu ' ent Leader, Orchestra, S-2; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Treasurer of Class, J-l, J-2; L’Alliance Prize; Second Prize, Penmanship; Assistant Manager, Basketball, ' 38; Silver Expert Typist Pin, J-2. Where can this glowing countenance and happy soul be duplicated? When it comes to stories Murph” is a wit, but that’s only half of it. JAMES L. NEVEIL (Nevs) 2058 East Albright Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Orchestra, 1-2 to S-2; Assistant Student Leader, Orchestra, S-2; President, Naturalist Club, S-l. Though “Nevs” is somewhat of an introvert, his actions speak louder than his words, and we are content to let his un¬ obtrusive personality speak for him. JOHN W O ' HARA (Jack) 290 Chestnut Street, Kingston, Pa. Captain, Battalion, S-2; Glee Club, S-l to S-2; Debating Team, S-l; Cast: In The Zone; Life Scout; Pitman Shorthand Pin; Baseball, ’38. “ Jack has tried his hand at dramatics, debating, baseball, and battalion, in all of which he has been a success. Life for “Jack is just a nut to crack. ARNOLD NORRIS PARRIS 1451 Olney Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. National Honor Society, J-2 to S-2; Band, 1-2 to S-2; Lieu¬ tenant, Band, S-2; Orchestra, S-l to S-2; President, Literary Club, S-2; Associate Editor, Girard Magazine; Staff, Com¬ mencement Recoup, ' Glee Club, S-l to S-2. Parry exemplifies the perfect fusion of “swingstermad mathematician, and editor. We hope that he may someday realize his ambition—to play in a high-class swing band. 3Jtmr 193H 23 EDWARD MERVYN PARTON (Eddie) 404 ' i Halstead Street, Allentown, Pa. American Legion Medal; President, Student Council, S-2; Vice- President, Music Club, S-2; Band, 1-2 to S-2; Lieutenant, S-2; Officer, Orchestra, S-2; Soccer, ’37; Swimming Squad, ’37; Track. ’37, ’38; Captain, Track, ' 38; Staff, Commencement Record; Athletic Council; Junior Life Saving. “Ed” is an all-around good fellow with calibre in athletics, music, student government, and, above all, in his fellowship zvith his classmates. WILLIAM T PORTER (Bill) 116 Upland Terrace, Bala, Pa. Perhaps “Bill” is small, but so was Napoleon. With liis ready smile and witticisms Bill” is the life of the party. Elis many friendships among the class will last. MICHAEL PULCINELLA (Pussy) 444 South Fifty-Fifth Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Cast: Christmas Carol; Track Manager, ' 38. • Dow you hoing—I mean how you doing, Yeager?” There was Puss”; his vowels in the wrong place sometimes, but his peculiar brand of humor always in the right place. RALPH B SHANKWEILER (Shanky) 146 East Main Street, Kutztown, Pa. Vice-President, Chess Club, S-2; Pitman Shorthand Pin. It ' s the fellow who plugs that gets places. That is why Shanks” will never have to worry about his niche in this old sphere. He earned everything he got at Girard, including our good wishes. 24 Slnaii (Sura East JAMES SHEPLEY (Chesseye) 3416 Ainslie Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Sheps” is one of those fellows from whom little is heard or of whom little is seen, due in part to his interest in automo¬ biles. He is one of those fanatics who can tell you the details of a car. ELMER W. SHLEGLE (Hern.) Philadelphia, Pa. Secretary, Italian Club, J-l; Vice-President, German Club, S-l; Gym, ’37-’38; Senior Life Saving. Herm’s” motto is, “I’ll try anything once. If I succeed I will try again.” With this motto to lead him, we saw “Herm” develop into a person deserving attention. EDWIN J. SMITH 519 East Montgomery Avenue, North Wales, Pa. Orchestra, 1-2 to S-l; Librarian, Orchestra S-l; Vice-Pres¬ ident, French Club; Cast: Maitre Pierre Pathelin; Cast: Chirst- mas Carol; Pitman Shorthand Pin. “Smitty” may not be an outstanding athlete or scholar fcuf wliat he has accomplished will bring him success. “Smitty” earns what he gets. JOHN S. STEVENSON (Steve) 1098 Fifth Avenue, North Bergen, N.J. President, Chemistry Club, S-2. How “Steve” could make the cookbook” chemists jump when he got that glint in his eye and started shaking those mysterious liquids. Besides his chemistry, “Steve” is well- acquainted with the Franklin Institute. 3lmtr 1938 25 FRANKLIN W. WIDMANN (Wid� ) 328 Audubon Avenue, Audubon, N.J. Second Prize, Safety Essay, 2-2; Vice-President, Camera Club, S-l. “Wids” has shown his mettle in physics, chemistry, math¬ ematics, the intricacies of radio, photography, and the blowing of fuses. All have fallen before the brain of this eccentric scientist. WILLIAM R. WILLIAMS (Scub) 125 East Atherton Street, Taylor, Pa. e, Safety Essay, 2-2; Vice-President, Foundry If silence is golden Scub” is a gold brick, and this is infinitely better than having a silver tongue. This explains, perhaps, why he is liked by everyone. GEORGE F. YEICH (George) 104 West Oley Street, Reading, Pa. “ George” spent most of his time drawing, reading books, an! turning off the radio when swing music was on the air. His reaction to a joke makes one think that he is an Englishman instead of a Dutchman. HERMAN Z1TMAN (Zit) 2400 East Dauphin Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Band, 1-2 to S-2; Orchestra, 2-2 to S-2; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; President, Music Club, S-l, S-2; Captain, Band, S-2. Zit’s life at Girard has centered around music. His reward for much practice is enviable. He is the outstanding instrumentalist in the class and captain of the College band. 26 Qlljr iKnai) (Sara Eaat Appreciation To the Ladies and Gentlemen of Girard College—all of you—and so many of you that a list of names here would possibly omit someone whose devotion, sympathy, and service along The Road have meant more than you will ever know, we, the Class of June 1 938, extend to you our deepest gratitude and the wish that your years in Girard may be always happy. 3hutf 1338 2? ACTIVITIES 2B Snub does East CURTAIN “All the world is a stage, And we are only actors in the drama of life.” Stephen Girard was one of the greatest actors in the drama of life. In his day a new America was being made with his whole-hearted assist¬ ance. The life and times of Stephen Girard were not only interesting but they are indeed dramatic. “Ring up the Curtain.” It is our first dramatic production, but it is nothing of consequence for we are only in the Middle School. The background we received here in the grade school plays doubtless laid the foundation for all our theatrical work since then. When the curtain rises again a few years later we view the hold of a steamer. We find ourselves ‘‘In the Zone.” Three of our mates repre¬ sent our class in this play, which re¬ ceived an award of merit from the Cultural Olympic Committee. During the next two years the curtain rises and falls on several the¬ atrical works directed by Mr. Andrews and made successes by the help of our actors. There is “The Christmas Carol.” “The Game of Chess,” “Box and Cox,” and “Nicholas Nickelby ” The last play also took credit in the Cultural Olympics. All of these plays were built around the work of mem¬ bers of our class. Let us hope that our dramatic work has done much to¬ wards raising Girard histrionics to a new high level of achievement. Of it we are justly proud. Though Girard was a man of few words, he would wish that we be pro¬ ficient in the use of our Mother Tongue. In this direction a few of our classmates have found success. In the Declamation Contest all our representatives scored and one of them took first prize—rather an achievement for a boy then in S-l. Congratulations, Ackroyd, Fleming, and Kendall. We feel that our class has left something behind that will stay in the way of fine dramatics and excel¬ lent public speech. So we believe that in this one department our class has set standards worthy of the pride of future Girardians. 3Junr 1938 29 Scholarship—Character— Leadership—Service When Stephen Girard made the final draft of his last will and testament, there was one matter not mentioned. He left no sugges¬ tions for the recognition of those scholars who by high scholarship, fine character, leader¬ ship, and willing service were to distinguish themselves from their classmates. Not for many years was this vital need uncovered, but as a result of the final discovery the Girard College Chapter of the National Honor Society came into being. Ever since its beginning in 1932 the Society has proved itself an important force in life here at Girard. It has stimulated a desire to render service; it has promoted leadership; it has developed character; it has awakened enthusiasm for scholarship. These are the fundamental objectives of the Nation¬ al Honor Society. The members of this organization are selected from the scholars of the three upper classes. To gain member¬ ship in this select group is the secret dream and ambition of every Girard boy. In contemplating the character of our class, Stephen Girard would look with supreme satisfaction on this phase of our life for it has Believe us when we tell you, hoys The N. H. S. is fine, To make it you will have to dig And be there all the time; The heights that great men reached and kept Denied them rest and peace, We don’t know where we got the time To write The Road Goes East. National Honor Society fulfilled an essential need. He has seen nine of his loyal sons of the Class of June, 1938 ascend the platform to accept membership in this Society. William Hoyt, Arnold Parris, William Fleming, Archie Ackroyd, F. Lyle Kendall, Walter McCracken, August Canike, George McFarland, and Robert Hugler, all have gained membership in this honorary organization. But we know the privileges gained by entrance into the Society are not the real re¬ muneration. The real advantage is that the members have set standards for themselves which they are personally obligated to follow. Girard feels that the boys in the National Honor Society are representative of the spirit which should prevail throughout the College, in the classroom, on the playground, and in the house. By making us his beneficiaries, Stephen Girard has placed an important trust in our hands. We feel that we have acquitted ourselves honorably when we become mem¬ bers of the National Honor Society. Yet if we have failed to gain admittance, and we have tried hard to come up to the standards, we have nothing to regret. And so, let Scholarship, Character, Lead¬ ership, and Service flourish in Girard. By their virtue shall they lead. Character Scholarship Leadership Service 3Imtr 1938 31 MOONLIGHT AND ROSES Many a joke has been written about the lad of sixteen and his first dance, but it was no joke to us as we laboriously shined our shoes and pressed our suits on a certain evening in January 1937. It was our first dance. Only a veteran would have smiled again to see another class cast themselves off into the social world. Who of us can ever forget the painful emptiness of the first two dances when everyone was waiting for somebody to start something? And who can forget the abnormal number of stags who preyed on their more fortunate class¬ mates or huddled around the punch bowl attempting to set a new record. The envious feeling we had when Mike Ardito gamboled awav with the elimination dance prize, and the silent counting “1-2-3, 1-2-3,’’ as we ourselves danced, who can forget? Again we danced, this time on April 23. But we were glorified Upper Juniors this time, so no stumbling around the floor was tolerated. Perhaps Girard would again have smiled upon his boys, but this time with pride, for we were showing the results of many weary hours of secret practice. Our second dance will always be remembered as unique, for, although we were right there in dancing form, we still had that slight reserve that gladdens the heart of many an instructor. About this time, too, came the Officers’ and Glee Club dances, which a privileged few of our class attended. 32 $hr Suab (goes East Once more a wintry evening approached as we planned for what was to be the unique dance in the history of the College. It was Halloween season, and the fertile brains of some of our group conceived the idea of a masquerade ball never before given by any student group. After much discussion and work the final and exciting night approached. Everyone had a costume. The reserves of the Dramatic Club yielded material to accommodate most of the boys. Others gleaned outfits from the military department, from instructors, from the shops and dining rooms—from every¬ where that rare and original suits could be obtained. The girls entered into the spirit of the occasion and came as diversely dressed as the boys. The ballroom was appropriately decorated with corn shocks, pumpkins, ghosts, witches, and skeletons while the customary punch was replaced with cider. In this atmos¬ phere we spent our most enjoyable dance. The costumes and surround¬ ings created familiarity and easiness, enlivened by good music and the Hal¬ loween spirit. All who took part in the dance that evening went home with a sense of pleasure while the work of those responsible for it was w idely praised. On a Friday evening in February we made our way through a pleasant and soft fall of snow to our Senior-two dance. Although nothing out of the usual, this dance went off with smoothness and precision, owing primarily to the efforts of our experienced faculty sponsors, Miss Maurman, Mr. Blythe, and Mr. Jones. For the first time the members of the class were permitted to go for their escorts and take them home after the dance, the enjoyment of which not even the weather could suppress. And then in June came our last class dance. Whether by instinct or co¬ incidence the class united in making it one of the most serious, and at the same time one of the most enjoyable occasions. At this dance it was not only the music or decorations that made it successful; it was the spirit of those participating in it. This dance was the last flourish, the wind-up of our social careers. As the evening swiftly passed and the last strains of Auld Lang Syne floated over the dance floor, a silent hush prevailed over the crowd. Too late we realized that this most enjoyable chapter of our lives ended here. Suitr 1938 33 ON PARADE Though tactics” confront you As rifles are crossed, Qo drill your old head off, For “competty” you’re bossed; At ease now! Cross sabres! You reek like a beast, For us the march’s over On the Road that Goes East. “Pass in Review! ’’ Here come the solid ranks sweeping past the reviewing stand. “Eyes Right!” One can now discern among swinging lines the uncer¬ tain faces of many of our classmates. This is our first parade. Short months ago we were herded together by dominating sergeants and lined up. Finally the rudiments of marching and the use of the rifle were hammered into our none-too-receptive minds. We found ourselves in the hands of the company commanders and then realized that we were only cogs in the ma¬ chinery of a company. But now we’re on our first parade. Ah, how wonderful! Then we found ourselves seated in the tac¬ tics class under the close supervision of Com¬ mandant, Major-General Brookfield. The first test. A few of us became corporals. Then followed a gradual assumption of command and the acceptance of leadership. 34 Uiljr 2Uiab (Sora Eaat Here come the solid ranks sweeping past the reviewing stand. ‘Eyes Right!” In the crowd is one figure who watches us drill for the last time. He sees our representatives as officers now. Four years previous these same fellows were in their first parade. Now they lead. The Spirit of Girard comtemplates our mili¬ tary activity. He says, ‘‘Before you can com¬ mand, you must learn to obey. It takes a good soldier to make a general.” 3limr 1938 35 ON THE ROAD In the public life of Stephen Girard one thing stood out above everything else—his love for his adopted country. If for no other reason than to inculcate upon us the same feeling, the trips taken by our class may be counted as suc¬ cessful. On May 21, fresh from Founder’s Day candy and chicken salad, we boarded the bus for Valley Forge. After riding for an hour we came to the rolling hills that marked our destination and drew up to visit the beautiful Valley Forge Washington Memorial Chapel. Here for the first time we felt that elusive spirit of patriotism—a reverence which creeps into the heart of every American when visiting this shrine. As we passed through the little chapel and over the mossy embankments and fallen parapets of the reservation we felt a new respect for those shabby men who made our nation possible. The usual historical lecture, the unforgettable lunch hour, and then we scattered over the grounds for the afternoon. We visited the museum, the house where Washington made his headquarters, and finally made the long and tedious climb to the fire tower. It was well worth the effort. In the dead heat of the summer sun we dribbled back to the buses and settled down for the homeward trip, filled with memo¬ ries of Valley Forge. In January the long-waited Washington trip appeared on schedule. A pleasant train ride from Philadelphia and a hurried bus transfer marked the be¬ ginning of our trip. The Lincoln Memorial, Congessional Library, Washing- 36 Qtyr Soab CSdpb East ON THE ROAD, Continued ton Monument, Mount Vernon, Arlington Cemetery, Capitol Hill, and other places of historical interest filled us with a new kind of pride and respect. It was the shrine of our nation! No less enjoyable were the experiences at the hotel, where new sensations awaited us. We were able to telephone from room to room, to order our own meals, to retire late, and at last to experience the thrill of writing post-cards inscribed “Wish you were here!’’ Washington was a source of pleasure and interest to us all—the hub of a great nation. Beside these trips an interesting innovation was introduced in our senior term. Delegations composed of members of our class began to attend forum groups held for high-school students. Several of these meetings concerned various social and economic problems which proved to be valuable in contacts made and fruitful in information secured. While this activity has not been fully developed, we are proud to say that we were the first to take part in it. For some of us these trips have been only the beginning of a life of travel; for others they have been an unique adventure. We shall all look back to them as the banner experience on the Road that Goes East. Some journey by railroad, Others speed on by car, But Americans keep moving Wherever they are; You may be a scholar, An athlete, artiste, But your load gets no lighter On the Road Going East. 3Jnnr 1938 37 LYRICS BY GIRARD Music has always been closely connected with our lives at Girard. It was Stephen Girard’s wish, on founding the school, to produce well trained scholars. Music has been an important means to this end, for it has been one of the best mediums of cultural education which has rounded out our ca¬ reers here. However, we were not thinking of being culturally educated when we first were taught singing in the lower grades. It was enjoyment when we heard the results of our efforts in the old chapel; heard ourselves drawn out to our fullest ca¬ pacity by Dr. Carey. It was enjoy¬ ment to those chosen few who were selected for the Junior Choir and who sang at the magnificent opening of the new chapel. We liked singing on Founder’s Day and in the Christmas Concert. We liked the thrill of going to the Academy of Mu¬ sic almost, if not quite so well, as that glorious excursion to Woodside Park every spring. And then came the time when some of us were fortunate enough to be chosen for the Glee Club. Here new thrills a- waited us. Our sing¬ ing was more mature and the results con- 33 Huah (Baca East Your silvery tenor May have graced the Glee Club, You’ve blown out the trombone Or tapped the hub-bub; Be it jazz band or jitter bug That provided your yeast You can swell out no more On The Road that Goes East LYRICS BY GIRARD sequently better. Those in the Glee Club in their Junior year will always remember the masterful rendition of the “Gondoliers” chorus and the rollicking “Drunken Sailor” on Founder’s Day. Equally exciting and satisfying were our efforts in the last Christmas Concert, featuring “The Bells Within the Steeples” and ‘ ‘Christmas Day. ” In our Senior-two year, under the direction of Joe D’Antonio as president, assisted by Hugler, Kosko, and Kendall in the key positions, we produced probably our best work on Founder’s Day when we gave “The Buds are Blossoming” and “Marching.” And then who can forget those dances, when we naively sang “Sweet Someone” and “Goodnight, my Love! ” It is a trek from the “Alphabet Song” lustily rendered by our class in 3-A to “The Bells of Aberdovy” in our senior year, but we can honest¬ ly say that we have enjoyed every step of the way. Those of our class who partici¬ pated in the instrumental music activities have received even more pleasure and enjoyment. In this organization, of course, the big event was again the Christmas Concert. A few scattered represent¬ atives of our class played in the 1935 Concert and were well rewarded for their efforts by the tremendous ova¬ tion received by “Finlandia.” Again in 1936, with an increased number of classmates participating, as great a success was obtained in “Sakuntala, ” while in 1937 our members were le¬ gion as the smashing “Overture of 1812” was rendered. The work of the orchestra and band in our senior year, led byMurphy and Zitman respective¬ ly, seems almost as an anti-climax to these great events. Kosko and Parris’ acting as 1st. and 2nd. Lieutenants in the Band, and Neveil and Hyde of the orchestra, aided materially in the work of their organizations. •Ilnur 193B 39 Literary Endeavors You’ve always liked the Magazine, Its articles and views, You’ve seen our innovations In the frequent-issued News But when you try to better them, You’ll find it is no feast, And it’s no snap to write a book Like The Road Goes East. As Scribe and Penman One of the best ways of judging the quality of an institution is by the tone and quality of its literary pro¬ ductions. For this reason alone we think of Stephen Girard as having watched us closely as we presided over the Girard News and Magazine. The production most noticeable, of course, is the News. Jack Muhl- stein, handled the reins as Editor-in- Chief aided by Hugler, Fleming, Kendall, and Hoyt, with the direc¬ tion of Professor Foust and Mr. Fahl, and with this capable staff on the job, the News has had probably the best season in its history. The number of its issues has been increased, the paper has appeared regularly, the various departments have been re¬ vived and made more interesting, and the paper itself has been improved by different arrangements and illus¬ trations. The Journalists of June ’38 have produced a new type of paper. Less noticeable, but not less praise¬ worthy, is the work done by the Class in the Magazine. Two members of our class who are particularly fitted for the work have been members of the Club since their Junior year, the productions in their final term show the result of their experie nce. George McFarland, in the capacity of Editor-in-Chief, and Arnold Par¬ ris, President of the Club, have cer¬ tainly succeeded in increasing inter¬ est in the Magazine. That outside interest was stimulated is shown by the increased use of the exchange department which was presided over by Abraham Lipp in his Senior year. Several novel ideas have been tried in improving the general quality of this periodical. In their quiet way the Editors of the Magazine have a good job. May others carry on as well. 4fl Eljp ffioafo (Sops East To get a “Q” it is no joke, In soccer, baseball, track, Just try to swim, in record time, You’ll find your heart will crack; In basket ball we strove to win Until our breath had ceased, Then quit all teams and tried our luck On The Road Goes East. Athletic Endeavor In the mind of any educator or teacher athletic endeavor is impor¬ tant in helping a student learn to live a well-balanced life. Exercise builds up the physical plant and the com¬ petition creates character. Both are indispensable in developing leader¬ ship. Participating in any form of athletics has a tendency to make one alert in mind and body. Stephen Girard knew that exercise and rec¬ reation were essential in the life of young men to the maintenance of strong bodies and characters. Being a member of a squad or a team also gives a boy an opportunity to serve his school and to uphold her good name, and it also gives the partici¬ pant a certain feeling of satisfaction in thinking he is accomplishing something. Our class has had about twenty- five of its members serve on athletic organizations, and with their com¬ bined efforts they were able to garner some forty letters and many ' numer- als. Of course all our class could not participate in varsity athletics, but we all went in for contests in some way, and thus we have learned to live up to that old maxim, “Win cleanly, or not at all.’’ The leaders of any athletic organ¬ ization are elected by the players themselves, so this exacts a good deal of faith and reliance in the fellows’ choice. It is the hope of every athlete to captain his team. Bill Markley captained the baseball team during 1938, while Ed Parton led the track men last season. Jim Kendall cap- 31 u nr 1938 41 tained the swimming team through a season with only one defeat, while McCracken was co-Captain. John¬ son was co-Captain of the track team. In summarizing our Girard letter- men we find that Bill Markley and Art Barni led in the accumulation of athletic awards with a total of four letters. Our three letter men were Johnson, Kendall, Fria, Drumheller, while Carey, Parton, Ardito, Kosko, Ackroyd, McCracken, and Eckman received two letters. McAuley, Dunkelberger, and Shlegle each took one award. In the managerial capa¬ cities we found Caniki, Pulcinella, and Lipp earned one insignia each. Many of our fellows named above also earned their numerals. Besides them we find Hugler, Chisari. Lamb- bert, Williams. O’Hara, and Murphy all recipients of numerals. The Class of June 1938 has shown that over fifty percent of a class can participate in varsity athletics in some way. We feel that we are carrying out the physical activity ideal of Stephen Girard in the matter of athletic en¬ deavor. We have learned to “Win cleanly or not at all.’’ 42 Qtyr Snail (Snrs Saat ' My deeds must be my life. When 1 am dead my actions must speak for me.” Dttur 1938 43 ALLEN HALL FINALE Perhaps as our class marches down the aisle on Commencement evening a Spirit will observe us as he has watched every graduating class. It is the Spirit of Stephen Girard. To the steady tread of the advancing footsteps, as we march eastward to the platform of the chapel, this Spirit searches us for the last time. He is the one who knows our class history in its detail and entirety for he has been with us all our years spent here. As each individual steps to the platform, the Spirit reviews the contribu¬ tions and accomplishments of him personally. He looks back on days spent in preparation during younger years when the fundamental principles of con¬ duct and behavior were being inculcated. He watched, too, as the boy went into the later stage of his life here. He sensed his desire to pay back the incalculable debt of gratitude which can never be fully settled. He saw the assumption of leadership and the taking of responsibility at the approach of maturity. He saw him flower, and blossom, and progress, and develop. He followed him step by step along the eastward way to the initiation of his life in service, to the dawning of his initiation to society. Then came the farewell song. The Class of June, 1938, steps forth with the Spirit of Stephen Girard. Let us keep faith with him, realizing that our journey on the Road that Goes East is a good beginning to life’s hard course. AND NOW— Sun gladdens the heart Clouds harrow the soul, Our school joys and sorrows This booklet has told. Go open the gate, We’re sad but at peace As we bid you Godspeed On the Road that Goes East.