Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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In Appreciation of The Board of Directors of City Trusts PHOTO BY WANAMAKER-UNDERWOOD a UNDERWOOD JOSEPH GILFILLAN, President ERNEST T. TRIGG, Vice-President JOHN A. DIEMAND, Vice-President WALTER B. GIBBONS THOMAS A. SHALLOW ALBERT M. GREENFIELD MORRIS WOLF THOMAS B. K. RINGE GEORGE F. NORTON JOSEPH R. ROLLINS The Mayor of the City of Philadelphia The President of Philadelphia City Council The Class of January 1946 wish to convey their sincerest thanks to the Board of whose integrity, guiding wisdom, and skillful direction in administering the affairs of Girard College they have been constantly aware.

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7 Occi e tefrzct n . . . Dear Stephen Girard: Today we leave Girard College, our school and our home for the past ten years. With reluctance we pass from the Chapel for our last time as students. It has at last come our time to render to you our thanks for the many benefits we have received at your hands. We know, Mr. Girard that the words in our hearts can never be expressed adequately, words telling you how much we appreciate all that you have made possi¬ ble for us. We are fortunate that we can leave the protecting arm of this wonderful in¬ stitution and go forth into a world not locked in combat, but once more peaceful. However we will still be confronted with many vexing problems, but we have been trained to face these with grim determination to overcome all obstacles. You have made a superior education possible for us and have inculcated among us the ambition to hold our own at all times. We will not fail you! We thank you, Mr. Girard, for giving us this chance to acquire so much good out of life in your school, especially for showing us that indispensable possession in this life known as friendship. Here at Girard are boys of many racial extractions, but there is no special creed or racial prejudice felt among us. We are all Americans in a truly broad democratic institution, striving to make of ourselves better citizens and better Girardians. Had we not entered Girard ten long years ago, we could not now realize the fact that it would mean the forfeiting of many of the finer things in life. We would not have had the opportunity to develop ourselves physically to the point we enjoy today. Nor would we have had the chance to strengthen our appreciation of music, art, and literature, which all help to inspire a well balanced man. Upon departure from Girard, the Class of January 1946 realizes that there are no words suitable to express our deepest and most gracious thanks for all you have done for us. You have given us an outstanding education; you have impressed upon us the necessity for clean and honest traits and habits; you have given us the opportu¬ nity to make of ourselves something few schools really achieve. You have made us men! Sincerely and faithfully yours, THE CLASS OF JANUARY, 1946 fflorintijian

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In Appreciation of The Executive Staff, Girard College MERLE M. ODGERS, Ph.D., L.H.D., LL.D., President ROBERT T. ANDERSON, B.S. in E.E. Engineer EDWARD L. BAUER, M.D. Director of Health Service JOSEPH A. DAVIS, A.B., A.M. Superintendent of the Household JOHN C. DONECKER Assistant to the President S. HERMAN MACY, A.B. Superintendent of Admission ond Discharge EDWARD M. TWITMYER, A.M., Ph.D. Director of Student Personnel WILLIAM JAMISON Business Manager D. MONTFORT MELCHIOR, AM., Ph.D. Supervising Principal, High School E. NEWBOLD COOPER, B.S., A.M, Superintendent of the Elementary School HAZEL ERCHINGER, A.B. Librarian OWEN D. EVANS, A.B., A.M. Superintendent of the Mechanical School WILLIAM C. SPARKS, B.S., M.S. Supervisor of Playgrounds ond Recreation As the years go by and ripen into manhood, we shall refer to this page mindful of the capable, wise, and sympathetic direction which has brought another grateful class to the successful climax of a long and happy student career. 1946 ©hr (LTu ' uitluan