Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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In Retrospect By October 30, 1936 the members of our class reached the point where we could appre¬ ciate the twenty-six years of loyal service Dr. Herrick has given to this school. The genuine affability of this dignified gentleman left a deep impression upon all those with whom he came in contact. He is still associated with pleasant memories that would be difficult to forget. Dr. Merle M. Odgers succeeded Dr. Her¬ rick to the presidency of the College and also with ability to fulfil the many duties of that position. His administration has always been marked with a firm but understanding attitude plainly stamped on all the problems with which he deals. Perhaps the highest honor which this class can give these two great leaders is to express the following tribute we have often used. If Stephen Girard could speak, he might look upon these gentlemen and say, “In you my high ideals still live on.” 1942 [ 9 ] Slip (Cnnuthian

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Glee Club The class was strongly represented in the Glee Club by twenty-five choral members. President George Lambert did a splendid job in keeping order despite the many interruptions which arose throughout the term. We begin to realize the full value of our instructors, Mr. Banks and Dr. Carey, as we review our activities of the past. To their skill and patience in imparting so much to us, we owe the success of the Founder’s Day program we took part in, the praise we received for our annual Christmas Concert; and the novelty of those memorable Activities Night stunts. Thrill surmounted thrill as we were invited to sing on various occasions. A select group of our class was invited to participate in a musical performance at the Fels Planitarium; this, too, was enjoyable. Then there are the Glee Club dances which were so much fun. The success of these dances was made certain by Mrs. Odgers, Miss Harvey, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Sparks—our charming hostesses—and Mr. Campbell and Dr. Carey—our perfect hosts. Yes, it’s a pleasant thing, this looking back. We see that the Glee Club has afforded us a means of putting our talent to good use; that it has helped us better to understand and love music; and it has been a perfect form of enjoyment and relaxation when we needed it most. So you can see why we now exprees our ap¬ preciation to all those who have helped us to help ourselves. Battalion Ours has been a class eager to make rapid strides of advancement in the Bat¬ talion. At the mid-point of our progress through this great organization, Lieu¬ tenant-Colonel Jim” Hamilton succeeded Major-General Robert Brookfield as Commandant of the Battalion. Under their guidance and supervision, we have produced the largest group of commissioned officers that any class has ever had. Johnny” Johnson was Captain-Adjutant while Ark” Straneri, Joe Dever- gilio, Sam Asquith, Bill Miller, and Ed Anderson handled the companies. Dun- mire, Esposito, Menchey, Piasecki, Smith, Fielding, Oberst, Dajnowski, Stonemetz, and Proctor were the keen young lieutenants who helped make the companies the fine drilling units that they have proven themselves to be. Charlie Brown was our quartermaster. We fully appreciate the value af what this organization has done for us. The United States Army needs young men, and when we are called upon to serve our country, our knowledge of military tactics and the discipline taught us will qualify us to serve better. ®ljr (Earmtljian [ 8 ] January

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CLASS ADMINISTRATION J ' l Erwin Antoni William Miller William Bernhardt Gerald Esposito President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer J-2 William Miller Erwin Antoni Thomas Frank Gerald Esposito S-l William Williams Erwin Antoni Edward Anderson Royle Mills President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer S-2 Erwin Antoni William Miller Edward Anderson Louis Schuler NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY President Vice-President Secretary Erwin Antoni William Bernhardt Edward Anderson STUDENT COUNCIL President ....... William Williams ATHLETIC COUNCIL Erwin Antoni CONFERENCE COMMITTEE William Williams (Corinthian January