Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 134 of the 1952 volume:

5 PUBLISHED BY THE GRADUATING CLASS OF JANUARY 1952 GIRARD COLLEGE PHILADELPHIA OLIVIA R. WAY. B.S., AM. Librarian The Class of January 1952 wishes to ex¬ press its sincere appreciation of Miss Floyd. Miss Way, Mr. Yottcy, and Mr Wagner for friendly guidance they have given We therefore take great pleasure in dedi eating this book to our invaluable hours and hostesses. Tmi- Editors We still may hold our heads on high and claim this gladness true. It’s something to have lived and known such loyal friends as you. WILLIAM A. YOTTEY, B.S. Resident Teacher H. EMORY WAGNER, A.B, A.M. Teacher of Social Studies Stephen Girard 1750 - 1831 Merchant Mariner Banker Patriot Philanthropist Founder of Girard College Girard College Philadelphia 21, Pa. January 24, 1952 Dear Mr. Qirard, The feeling of gratitude and heartfelt pride that is ours at this time when we must leave our school cannot be fully expressed in a few lines, but we can try our best to tell you something of how we feel. When we first came to Girard College, a feeling of insecurity and fear bore down upon us; strange, cold-looking buildings and the glaring looks of other boys met us at every turn. We were left alone in a great community we had never seen before. Is it any wonder we were afraid of those stern-looking governesses, virile housemasters, and inquisitive oldbies” who took us by the arm and taught us to play soccer before we had a chance to catch our breaths? After a few days we got used to it. We stopped crying for our mothers; we forgot that we were strangers, for our school showed us a new meaning of friendship. We soon learned that we were supposed to admire the seniors and look forward to the day when we would be in their places. We learned to tie our shoes and neckties and to make our beds, to open the door for a governess, and to answer Sir” when spoken to. This was Girard life. This was the life we were to live for the next ten years. Some did not make it; others fell by the wayside and are now on the outside looking with envy at us in this great institution. We grew up on our beautiful campus, always taking it for granted, yet proud that we were a part of it. We ran and played like little Indians on our dusty playgrounds; we ate wholesome meals in our clean dining rooms; we wor¬ shipped in our impressive non-sectarian chapel; we were schooled by a staff of ex¬ cellent teachers. And now, after ten years of this ideal life, the thought of being suddenly thrust into a word of turmoil and hatred sends chills through all of us. The fear that we now have of leaving our school is multiplied many times over by that fear we had in com¬ ing to Girard. Many of us would rather remain with you; others feel ready to go their own ways. But, regardless of our wish now, the challenge is ours. You have prepared us for this day which always seemed an eternity away; it is here at last. We go forth to take our places in the world; some armed with a vocational training, ethers ready to go to colleges in different parts of the country, but all of us are equipped with unique training. The memory of you, Mr. Girard, and your wonderful school will be with us for¬ ever. The great debt which we owe to you can never be erased from our minds. In leaving, we recall vividly how we wept because we had to come to Girard; now we weep again, this time much harder because we must leave. In sincere appreciation and love. The Class of January ' 52 THE FACULTY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SECONDARY EDUCATION AND THE LIBRARY STAFF The Administration f Dr. Merle M. Odgers President Dr. E. Newbold Cooper Vice-President Mr. Emil Zarella Assistant Director Secondary Education Dr. Wilfred B. Wolcott Director of Secondary Education Mr. John Houston Director of Elementary Education Mr. Malcom J. Nicholson Assistant Director of Elementary school Mr. John C. Donecker Assistant to President (not in picture) The responsibility of taking care of thirteen hundred boys is one that requires much patience and foresight. These men have distinguished themselves in the field of education, and they have also played a major part in the moulding of hundreds of Girard graduates. Through the years that we have grown up under their guiding hands, we have come to understand them and to realize what a great job they are doing. Girard College is favorably known for its successful graduates who have gone into every walk of life and business; but these men have grown and developed under the administration of Girard College. We owe them a debt that can possibly never be repaid, no matter how long we may live. To the Class of January, 1952: Yours, I believe, is the last class with which I have the opportunity to share those intimate memories that only a classroom can produce. It would be easy to fill this brief note with rather joyful recollections of the days when I inquired, Comment allez-vous?, and you admitted that everything was going tres bien. Then somebody else wanted to know, Ou est le bureau de posted, but I doubt if anyone else gave a straightforward answer to that one, so we let it go At Christmas we guessed the num¬ ber of pieces of candy in a jar, only somebody rigged it. Do you remember. ' ' And I think we got Remi safely off the houseboat and back to Mother Barberin before you went on to conditional sentences and Mr. Ruthrauff, and growing un to be the campus leaders, and team captains, and editors, and now the members of the graduating class. I know that I must have given you a lot of free advice then along with a dis¬ course on the mathematics of grammar and occasional suggestions as to types of be¬ havior most conducive to classroom calm. I know that you could not have forgotten all that counsel, any more than some of you can ever forget what that quartet once did to Dry Bones , so I shall not burden this message with advice. I know we have given you a fair share of the standard techniques for making a success of life and you have done well in learning to use them. We have trained your minds, shaped your bodies, pulled your wisdom teeth, and supplied spiritual guidance from qualified laymen seven days each week. In the process, I hope we have not warp¬ ed or stifled what our French friends call the joie de litre. I hope each one of you will carry with him that ability to scorn self pity, that habit of not taking himself too seriously, that quest for those elements of life that arc as the tangy spices in the fine sauce. You had a keen zest for living the first time I met you. It was one of your finest attributes, one of your best assets. Don ' t let the smog of the world tarnish it. You walk down each street just once, so why not leave the memory of a whistled tunc behind you. ' I know that what we have given you will help you to be good men, successful men, God-fearing men. I dare to hope that you may also be happy men. Vodd la cloche tjut tonne! Au revoir, met enfant Bonne chante W. B. WOLCOTT Director of Secondary Education The The Class Leaders... Pictured at left are the boys who have led the class through its final term at Gir¬ ard. The center of attraction would, quite naturally, be our president, Jim Groome Jim ' s quiet and serious manner won him the respect of the class from the start; back in our Junior-two term we elected him president. After being led by Bob Hennessy in J-l, Jim in J-2, and Tony Cline in S-l, we picked Jim to lead us again in this last lap of our Girard life.He has done well for himself and his class, and his example is a chal lenge to those who follow us. Right on Jim ' s heels was Walt Peek, another good-looking, quiet lad, who never shirked a responsibility that was handed him Walt has been our vice-president since J-l; his helping hand has always been appreciated, evidenced, of course, by his consistent reelection since our junior year. Larry Berge handled thi money department of the class affairs as our treasurer, and Henry Deibel served as secretary. The mam organ in the governing of our school, the Cabinet, had good representation from our class. Ralph Carl, Denny Freeman, and Tony Cline served in the capacity of Cabinet Members, Nick DiCroce was elected to the Cabinet in our last term. Not to be forgotten is the office of Student Body President which was won in an overwhelming election victory by Tony Cline before school closed last June To these boys goes the appreciation of their classmates for their strong leadership We all |om in saying thanks for a job well done. A dead silence prevails throughout the entire audience as the secretary of the National Honor Society reads the names of the new inductees Within each heart is the desire to belong to this distinguished organization. The names are read and the new members make their way to the platform where they take the oath of membership. As the personal disappointment subsides among those of us left behind, a new and stronger pride surges forth for the members of our class who are the deserving recipi ents of this honor The N H. S., as the Society is more popularly known is probably the most selec¬ tive and most distinguished organization in the College. It claims only the most de¬ serving—those who fulfill the Society ' s four requisites: character, service, leadership, and scholarship. Our class ' earliest members, those elected in J-2, were Bob Hennessy, Nick Di- Croce, and Tony Cline. In S-l Walt Peek and Jim Falen were added to the select few Finally, in S-2, Jim Groome completed the six members of which our class boasts This term ' s officers were capable Nick DiCroce as President, Tony Cline as Vice- President, and Walt Peek as Secretary. The faculty adviser of the Society is the popu¬ lar Dr. Morris Wolf. This is Dr. Wolf ' s first term in this position and we know he ' ll be successful in all the terms to come. The class sees in the members of the N. H. S. the standards by which our lives should be measured; we know that to them we shall forever turn an admiring eye Class President JAMES JOSEPH GROOME ' Toog 3-128 North Bodine Street, Philodelphio Born April 20, 1934 Course General ond Stenography A: i ' vities Bosketboll, ' 49 50, Baseball, ' 50, ' 51, Soccer, ' 50, Swim mug I, Pr 1 1 dent of Class, J-2, S 2, Cabinet, J-2. S-2, Vice President of Cabinet, S 2. Dromoin Club, S-l, S-2, Casts The Force of the Worthy Mast ' r, The Devil ond Daniel Webster , Girard News, $ I, Caen Committee, S-2, Chairman of Caen Committee, J-2, Drill Teom, S-l, First Lieutenant, Co A, S-2. All-Stor Intramural Bos ketboll Team, S-l, Band, 9A to 10B, Vue-President of Clots, 1 OB, Conference Committee, I0A, Activities Night, ' 47, Notional Honor Dear Clan mater. For almoit ten yean ue hat e anticipated tbh Jay, and nou that it ii here we find it bard indeeJ to lay goodbye. Goodbye «i loo inadequate a uurj to expren the Jeep feeling we bare in our beartt. Girard hat moulded our In et and e erted an influence that uill remain with in forever. It bai given in an education leldom paralleled eltewbere. Girard bai taught ui the fach of practical liting and bai gnen in the opportunity to excel in tpeciftc ikilh. More than tbh, though, Girard bai given ui an tJeal, a principle to In r by. We are, indeed, indebleJ to tbh imtitulion for etery- thing we are and bate. Tbh debt can neier be paiJ materially. No material payment can ei er ad rqualely reimburte thoir who gai e in clean, honorable, and uccenful Hi e . We enter a uurld oi er- ibadoued by the dark cloud i of uar; many of hi uill enter the armeJ terrier i, fuit ai I bote before ui bate done. I ' m i ure we will prate ounehet fuit at capable in the fob at they were. We mutt never forget the real Girard—ill organization!, lit campm, it i iluJenh anj ill idealt we’ve become to familiar uilb during their yean We muil neier forget the men and uomen ubo have itrtien w conicienlioutly to help in reaththu day. We mutt hie up to the high tlandardi that Girardiam bate aluayi maintained We mutt remember, moil of all, that ue repreient the grealeit tc hr Mil of Hi kind in the uo ald. With thn knowledge, ctaumaln, I knou that eatb of you uill have the happy and profitable litri I to timer fly with you. Thank you for the honor you hair betluueJ upon me in i hooting me ai your leader; belieie me, it ' i one I’ll aluayi remember I ulth you rtrry tUCCfts and bappinett in your future litrt; may God bleu you all Sincerely, Jim Drtn) Student ' Body President HUGH F. CLINE iTonyi 940 Serrill Avenue, Yeadon, Pa, Bom: March 6, 1935 Course: Regular ond Stenography Activities: Activities Night, ' 47; Centenniol Pagent, American Legion Award, 7B, First Prize, How To Improve Girard College, Lieuten¬ ant in Battalion, S-l, Captain, Co. D, S-2; Gym, ' 48, ' 49, ' SO ' 51 ' 52, Co-Capta.n of Gym Team, J-2; Captain of Gym Tean, S-l, S-2; Glee Club, J-l to S-2, President, Glee Club, S-2, Dramatic Club, J-l to S-2, Costs: Cyrano de Bergerac, The Devil and Daniel Webster, Nat.onal Honor Society, J-2 to S-2; Class President, S-l; Cabinet, J-l; Vice-President, Cabinet, S-l; Chairman, Athletic Committee, S-l; Student Body President, S-2; Girorc. News Staff, 10B to S-2; Drill Team, J-l, Typing Award, S-2, Cheer Leader, ' 49, ' 50, Middle Atlantic Gym Chompionship, ' 51, Vice-President, National Honor Society. Dear Girardians: Commemcement Day marks the closing of my term as the Student Body President. As I look back over the past five months, 1 can see clearly the many opportunities of which we took advan¬ tage in the Student Cabinet and Assembly as well as the many opportunities that we missed. We have tried earnestly to be leaders worthy of the confidence you placed in us. Within the next two or three days a new Student Body President will occupy my position before you, and I feel sure that he will be a top-notch Girardian. Here at Girard we have a great deal for which to be thankful. Besides being provided with all the material needs of life each year, we have as instructors some of the best to be found. Only because one man left the residue of his estate for the foundation of Girard College, his living monument, are we his many-times-blessed foster sons. How can we ever repay this school for all it has done for us? I shall venture to say that you can never pay this debt in full. As undergraduates there are many things that you can do to make this a better school for future Girardians. It is your school, and it ' s you who can give those young men down the line a better chance for a better education. Before leaving the main gate this afternoon, I want to turn back and say to you that wherever you go and whatever you do, remember that you are a Girardian. Sincerely, HUGH F. CLINE Student Body President The Graduating Class . . . January 1952 Girard College . . . Philadelpl WALTER DON PEEK (Wain Vice-President 605 North Franklin Street, Shamokm, Po Born November I, 1934 Course Regular and Drafting Shop Activities Social Committee, ' 50, Is; Sergeant in Battalion, S-2, Gym, 1, School Rope Climb Record, ' 5 , Girard Magozme Staff, 7B to S-2. V; c- President of Class, J-! to S-2, Manual Arts Award, 6A, Activities Night, -IT, Notional Honor Society, S-l to S-2, Secretary •t Noli i il Honor Society, S-2, Corinthian Staff, S-2 LARRY THOMAS BERGE (Larry) Secretary 126 Law Street, Allentown, Pa Bom August 15, 1934 Course Regular and Sheet Metal Activities Gym, ' 47, ' 48, ' 49, ' 50, ' 51, ' 52, Co-Captain, Gym, “SOr] | Track, ' 50, ' 51, Cheer Leader, ‘50, Secretary-Treasurer, S-l, Treas¬ urer, J 2, S-2, Centennial Pogent, Third Prize, How to Improve II Girard College , Lieutenant in Battalion, S-2, Calendar Committee j 2-1, Middle Atlantic AAU HENRY W DEIBEL Hank Treasurer Davenport Street, Plymouth, Pa o,n of p. runs, S I, m Night, ' 47, Track, NICHOLAS RALPH DiCROCE (Nieki Cabinet Member 1218 W Ontario Street, Philadelphia Born July 21, I9� 4 Co ana Regular and Stenography A ' i ,i mol ii • ’ . . • 5 2 Pn-.-Vtnt i � Nr.u m ' curd ftew I, 5 2 Nmes fd ti. 5 Co-Ed¬ it-� • I I - r.ntt, OKI . . A- ✓ mMy. J I to I, Vi e President ). jl UasetouH. ' 51. C«ym, 48. 50, 51 ft.. ' l.r-jSi l Junux Swimming T _im, City ( UvnpiOr . ' 47, j t the ( f M� «jer I he Old Loth $hmr� tvi V. ■ ( Li I u S-2 Vue President .4 Glee Ckii S-2, -.� • 5 I 1 ■ S 2 Student ( enter S I ' o S-2. Career Fur • WCAU ) 2 Or tw-.tm, 7A ' o I I. Centenoal Puynd Wbe Graduating Class . . . January 1952 Girard College . . . Philadelphia RICHARD ALAN BAUER (Dicki 6120 Broad Street, Philadelphia Born: November 17, 1934 Course: Regular and Clerical Activities: Battalion Improvement Prize, ' 50; Activities Night, ' 47; Lieutenant in Battalion, S-2, CHARLES STANLEY BOSWELL iCharlie ' Jenkintown Gardens, Jenkintown, Pa. Born: August 23, 1933 Course: General and Clerical Activities: Band, 7A to S-2; Glee Club, J-l to S-2; Activities Night, ' 47; Soccer, ' 50, ' 51; Intramural All-Star Baseball Team, ' 51; Business Manager, Girard News, S-2; Cultural Olympics, ' 48, ' 49, ' 51; Manager of Swing Band, S-2; John Humphrey Short Story, Second Prize, S-2; Lieutenant in Band, S-2; Assembly, S-2. JOHN W. BRISBIN lBris Philadelphia, Pa. Born: November 2, 1933 Course: Regular and Sheet Metal Activities: Glee Club, J-l to S-2, Dramatic Club, J-l to S-2; Cast: The Old Lady Shows Her Medals , Drill Team, S-l; Corporal in Battalion; Guidon, Co. C; Sergeant, Co. C, S-2; Cultural Olympics, ' 51- RALPH AUSTIN CARL Alph� 647 Bear Valley Avenue, Shamokin, Pa. Born: August 26, 1934 Course: Regular and Stenography Activities: Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; First Sergeant, S-2; Drill Team, S-l; Cabinet Member, S-l, S-2; Girard News, J-2 to S-2: Editor-in- Chief, Girard News, S-2, Dramatic Club, J-l to S-l; Casts: The Scheming Lieutenant, Gringoire, The Ballad Monger, The Devil and Daniel Webster , Gym, ' 49, ' 50, ' 51, ' 52; Caen Committee, J-2 to S-2, Chairman, S-l; Cultural Olympics, J-l to S-2; Calendar Com¬ mittee, J-2, Monager of Swing Band, S-l, S-2; Activities Night, ' 47; Model United Nations, S-l. The Graduating Class . . . January 1952 Girard College . Philadeli — PIERRE ANDRE CONTI «Pierrei York, Po Born: December 30, 1934 Course Regulor and Sheet Metol Activities Activities Night, ' 47, Bond, 7A to J-2; Quartermaster in Bottolion, J-2 to S-2; Glee Club, J-) to S-2; Manager of Fencing Team, J-l to S-2, Girard Magazine, J-2 to S-2; Girard News, S-2; Cultural Olympics, ' 50, ' 51, Dramatic Club, J-2 to S-2; Casts: Grin- goire, the Ballad Monger, The Scheming Lieutenant. JOHN STANLEY COOPER i Johnny t Box 374, Shaft, Po Born September 30, 1934 Course Regular and Clerical A- tivities Student Center. ‘50, 51. Drama ' Club, S-l to S-2, Co-t Grmgoire, the Ballod Monger , Girard Magazine, “50, Cultural Olympics, ' 49 to ' 51 WILLIAM CLIFFORD CRUMPLIN Will C.i 129 South Third Street, Lewi burg, Po Born October 28, 1934 Cour General ond Pattern Making Activities Activities Night, ' 47, Girard News, S-2, Sergeant in Bot tolian, S-2, House Committee, S I, Associate Editor, Girard Moga zme, S-l, Art Staff, S-2, Color Trade S-l, Recruit Lieutenant, S-2 JAMES EDWARD FALEN (Jim) Valedictorian Salem Pike, Clarktburo, N J Barn April 6, 1935 Course Regular and Stenography A ' tnatte Student Court, S I tu S 2, Drill Tram 5 I l or per oi m battalion I I Co U, S-2 Notiuital Munur ' fly. S I, S ?, Model United Nation J 2 Dtoitk.i Club, J I to S 7 ( The ■MTi i irf Medulv. ' 1 Vingoire, ' t e BoHad Monger A ii,.i . -. Night ' 47, Caen r mnvttre J-i J 2, Shunt Camm. ' trr J I, S 2 Guard Newt. S-l, S 2 , Aiso .ate Ed-lnr .nurd Newt s 2 ror.J Mugoz nr , ' . Aw. , ' «• f t |,r rf S I I .. t... j. t 1 ' i ' . . ' ' o f 1 • r , Chu t of Carmthan, S 2. F l u Program-. Man in the Street, l -l WPEN Qoi. Wh ' Ltg You Know Ahtut Animal V- e Pir . Jwtt of Oramun. cui� , S-2. The Graduating Class . . . January 1952 Girard College . . . Philadelphia PAUL EUGENE FIELD (Dutchi Bushkill Drive, Easton, R. D. 2, Pa. Born: June 16, 1934 Course: Regular and Print Shop Activities: Lieutenant in Battalion, J-2, S-l; First Lientenant, Co. D, S-2, Glee Club, J-l to S-2, Girard Magazine, J-2 to S-2; Swimming, ‘ 19, ' 50, Dramatic Club, S-l to S-2; Casts; Gringoire, the Ballad Monger , Vocalist, Swing Band, S-2; Corinthian Staff, S-2; Student Center, Cultural Olympics, ' 50, ' 51, Career Panel, WCAU, S-2. DENNIS ROBERT FREEMAN (Deni 2633 South Shields Street, Philadelphia Born; November 14, 1934 Course: Regular and Stenography Activities Soccer ' 49, ' 50, ' 51, Basketball, ' 50, ' 51, First Sergeant in Battalion; Dramatic Club, J-2 to S-2; Casts The Scheming Lieuten¬ ant , Drill Team, ' 50, ' 51; School Committee, S-l, House Committee, 10B to J-2; Manual Arts Prize. HUBERT EARL FURRY i Herb� 227 South Carlisle Street, Allentown, Po. Born: February 9, 1934 Course: General and Carpentry Activities: Glee Club, J-l to S-2; Dramatic Club, J-l to S-2, Casts: Cyrano de Bergerac, The Old Lody Shows Her Medals, ' The Devil and Daniel Webster , Harmony Club, J-2, Activities Night, ' 47; Swim¬ ming, ' 49, ' 50, ' 51, ' 52; Junior Swimming Team, City Champions, ' 47; Track, ' 50, ' 51; Gym, ' 50, ' 51. ' 52; Sergeant in Battalion. J-2; Color Guard. S-l; Drill Team ' 50; Recruit Lieutenant. S-2; Swing Bond, J-l to S-l. HENRY JOSEPH GENTRY (Henry! 1446 South Ringgold Street, Philadelphia Bom: August 27, 1933 Course: Regular and Print Shop Activities: Dramatic Club, J-l to S-2; Cost: The Scheming Lieuten¬ ant ; Soccer, ' 50, ' 51; Baseball, ' 50; Sergeant, Co. C; Lieutenant in Recruits, S-2. The Graduating Class . . . January 1952 Girard College . . . Philadt HARRY GRASSER (Grim Southern Pines, North Carolina Born. November 30, 1934 Course General and Print Shop Activities Dramatic Club, J-l to S-2, Cast The Scheming Lieuten¬ ant , So t-r, 1 , I, Basketball, 0, ' 51; Cultural Olympics, ' 51; Ccn ter.n oI Pogeant, Drill Team, ' 50, ' 51, Lieutenant in Battalion, S-2, Activities Nigh 1 , 47, Color Trade, ' 51 EUGENE GILMAN HALPERN lEmbsi 6203 Carpenter Street, Philadelphia Born August 6, 1935 Course Regular and Stenography S-2, Girard News, S-2, Girord Magazine, J-2 to S-2, WCAU Career 1 iium ireer nr. Plash s Modtl United Nations, Narrotar, Found Das, Drama11.- Club, J I to S-2, Casts Cyrano de Bergerac, It, V h. ming Lieutenant Fur., of the Worthy Master, Pierr ■ Pat. I . It DrviI rid Duniel Webster Pr. .idem of Dramatic Club, , ? t, a lure E V r -rard Mo« j..;.. , , S 2. Cultural Olympic, 49, ' 50, I.;,. a r 11. j 11,� ■_ s 2 Edit , i ..Chit Girard Magazine, S- 2 , State Winner, l Speak For Democracy Contest, 1951 ROBERT BRUCE HENNESSY «Bob- A ' hietir Committee, J-2, F.r t I ' m Smglr Competitive Drill, Team ' ' V, Baseball, , 51, Cu-Cflpia.n of Buv t oil T.-am, ,-,| h A, f s . -ty, j -2 t ' . S 2 All - Indrpendent cr Team, SI, JAY IRVING HILL Uoy 1828 W- • ' Ontario Street, Pi .lodelphw r ,. ! f_ J-2 to S 2 A- . te I ' � ' ■ ' ' jrd N ' «W g r The Dev l wd L t ‘ ’ ' 94 1 « ’ . i la S 7 ( . ' - Trade I A 109. Artivi ' i.- , ( , 47 , ,, . .. I-,, ..■!«, • «!£ -� � � ♦ 12 .Cultural Oty. •51. Uutev tt , lanAV? Cannthlan SuM The Graduating Class . . . January 1952 Girard College . . . Philadelphia WILLIAM GERARD HOPKINS ' Hop ' 614 North 33rd Street, Philadelphia Born: July 4, 1934 Course. General and Stenography Activities ' Girard News, S-l; Personalities Column, S-2; Girard Mag¬ azine, S-l, S-2; Dramatic Club, J-2 to S-2; Cast: The Farce of the Worthy Master ; Sergeant in Battalion, S-l; Guidon, Co. B, S-2; Drill Team, S-l Bcsketbcll Referee, S-l, Soccer, ' 51, Activities Night, ' 47, Centennial Pageant; Student Council, 9B. JAMES J. IERARDI (Jim) 2026 Roy Avenue, Willow Grove, Pa. Born: September 3, 1934 Course: Regular and Stenography Activities: Activities Night, ' 47; Monoger of Baseball Team, ' 50, ' 51, Lieutenant Clerk in Battalion, J-l to S-2; Student Center, ' 51. FRANKLIN CURTIS JAUSSI (Curt: 6723 Jefferson Street, Philadelphia Born: Februrary 22, 1935 Course: Regular and Stenography Activities: Boseball, ' 50, ' 51; Basketball, ' 50, ' 51; Lieutenant in Bat¬ talion, J-2, S-l; Captain of Co. B., S-2; Girard Magazine, S-l, S-2, First Place, Single Competitive Drill, 10B, Athletic Council, J-l, S-l; Activities Night, ' 47; Dramatic Club, S-l, S-2; Casts- The Devil and Daniel Webster, The Farce of the Worthy Master, Pierre Patelin ; S-l; Drill Team, J-l. THEODORE W. KOCH ITedi 642 Ames Place, Williamsport, Pa. Born: May 1, 1934 Course: General and Electric Shop Activities: Drill Te.am, S-l; Second Place, Competitive Drill, S-l; Lieutenant in Battalion, S-2; Swing Band Electrician, S-l, S-2; Dra¬ matic Club Electrician, S-l, S-2; Soccer, ' 51. The Graduating Class . . . January 1952 Girard College . . . Philadelphia KENNETH MAZAK iKeni 933 Mary Street, Throop 12, Po. Born: May 12, 1934 Course. General and Print Shop Activities: Band, 1-1 to J-2; Cabinet, 10B, Lieutenant of Recruits, S-l; Firing Squad, S-l, First Lieutenant, Co C, S-2; Jesse B Manbeck Prize in Printing, J-2, Soccer, ' 50, ' 51, Girard Magazine, J-2 BYRON PHILLIP MORTON (Phil R D No I, Honey Brook, Po 1 Born Juno 15, 1934 Course General and Electric Shop A,11,1 lies Orel- . ' TO, 7A to BA, ( x, err Bund. 108 to S-2. Cultural Olympics, ' 49, 50, 51, Glee CM), J 1 to 5-2 Centennial Pageant. I 11 Ce I - 1 y Heod 1 lr:tnc an of Student Center, S-l, ; I , .. in Bond. S 2, As v-wt Manager, Student Con- I flu’ Graduating Class . . January 1952 Girard College . . . Philadelphia ROCCO J. MUTONE (Roccoi 541 Titan Street, Philadelphia Born: November 13, 1933 Course: Practical Arts and Machine Shop Activities: Soccer, ' 50, ' 51; Track, ' 50, ' 51; Basketball, ' 50, ' 51; So¬ cial Committee, S-l; Corinthian Staff, S-2; Lieutenant in Battalion, J-2 to S-l; Recruits, Captain, S-2, All-Independent Soccer Team, S-2. PETER NICHOLAS NORDBERG i Pete ' 3714 Walnut Street, Philadelphia Bom: April 3, 1935 Course: Regulor and Electric Shop Activities: Band, 1-1 to S-2; Swimming Team, S-l to S-2; Glee Club, J-l to S-2; Dramatic Club, S-2; Cultural Olympics, ' 50, ' 51; Attended Philadelphia School of Phormocy and Science; Captain of Bands, S-2, Caption, Swimming Team, S-2. RICHARD VIRGIL POPDAN iDacki 135 Smiley Street, Crum Lynne, Pa Born: March 31, 1934 Course: Practical Arts and Cabinet Making Activities: Activities Night, ' 47; Glee Club, J-l to S-2; Dramatic Club, J-2 to S-2; Assembly, J-l to S-l; Student Council, ' 48, Drill Team, J-l to S-l; 1st Lieutenont of Recruits, S-l; Firing Squad, S-l; Captain of Co. A, S-2; Girard Magazine, S-l, S-2; Art Staff, S-l; Art Editor, S-2, Gym, J-l, J-2; Corinthian Staff, S-2, Athletic Committee, S-2, Cultural Olympics, ' 51; Co-Editor-in-Chief, Magazine, S-l. CARL FREDERICK PUDIMOTT (Puds ' 1110 South Market Street, Naticoke, Pa. Born: June 5, 1934 Course: Pratical Arts and Ele ctric Shop Activities: 1st Sergeant in Battalion, S-2; Drill Team, S-l, Baseball, ' 50, ' 51; Soccer, ' 50, ' 51; Glee Club, S-2. The Graduating Class . . . January 1952 Girard College . . . Philadelphia BERNARD JOHN SATTIN Bill 6134 Locust Street, Philadelphia Born; August 7, 1934 Course General and Auto Shop Activities Band, 7A to I0B, Dramatic Club, S-l to S-2; Cost; The Farce of the Worthy Master, Pierre Potelm , Sergeant in Co. A, J-2, Guidon, Co A, S-2, Drill Team, S-l, Activities Night, ' 47. Intramural Basketball All-Star Team, ' 50, ‘51, Captain, Intramural Basketball, J-2 WILLIAM ROBERT SCHELL Bill 13 West Grand Avenue, Tower City, Po Born October 28, 1934 Course Regulor and Sheet Metal Activities Band, 7A to I 2, Conc ert Band, J-l, J 2, Glee Club, J-l to S-2, Activities Night, ' 47, Cultural Olympics, ' 50, 51, Dramatic Club, J-2 to S-2, Cast The Old Lady Shows Her Medals . Bandmosters’ Convention, ' 49, Student Center, J-2 to S-l. CHARLES FRANCOIS SCHISANO ISkiil ! 232 South 57th Street, Philadelphia Course Regulor ond Stenography A ’ . Co A S I. Drill Team, S-l, First L utenont at i a • • N.ght, ••� ?, Centennial Pogeont WBMJ Brood JAMES CHARLES SWAHL Jim ' (.7 Perry Avenue, Du ' t • 1 Born September 2J, 19 Ac try i ties Swimming, ' 49, . ■ , Dull Tkm ‘ House Commute . S-2 t Mt iilurgy Award S ' d hl«ms. The Graduating Class . . . January I 1 )52 Girard College . . . Philadelphia JOSEPH MICHAEL SWEENEY Joe 2204 Wallace Street, Ph.ladelphio Born: April 24, 1934 Course. Practical Arts and Electric Shop Activities. Drill Team, ' 51, Trock, ‘51, Basketball, ' 50, ' 51, Guide Sergeant, Co D, S-l, Lieutenant in Recruits, S-2, Activities Night, ' 47. EUGENE CARL TKACZ (Genet 4520 North Broad Street, Philadelphia Born August 23, 1934 Course Regular and Clerical Activities: Business Manager, Student Center, S-2, Assistant Busines, Manager, Student Center, S-l, Activities Night. ' 47, Cultural Olym¬ pics, Associate Business Manager, Girard News, S-2. JOHN CURTIS UPLINGER (John ' R. D. 2, Reynoldsville, Pa Born: September 16, 1934 Course: Regular and Stenography Activ.ties Swing Band, 9A to 10B, Orchestra, I0B to J-l; Glee Club, J-l to S-2; Sunday Night Chapel Organist, 10B to J-2; Calendar Trade, J-2 to S-l, Activities Night, ' 47; Centennial Pageant; Student Center, S-l; Dramatic Club, S-l; Cast: The Farce of the Worthy Master, Pierre Patelin. DONALD LEE VOUGHT (Don ' 321 East 16th Street, Berwick, Pa. Bom December 10, 1934 Course Regular and Drafting Shop Activities 1st Lieutenant in Battalion, S-2, Purchasing Manager. Student Center, J-2; Assistant Manager, S-l, General Manager, S-2; Activities Night, ' 41. Manual Arts Prize, 5th Grade; Lieutenant in Recruits, S-l, Cultural Olympics, S-l; Ex-Officio Member of Cabinet, S-2 d i t 52.. 0 Most popular Groome Most typical hummer Grasser Most pleasant disposition Boswell Most carefree Deibel and Gentry Most boisterous Nordberg Mo st studious Conti Most likely to recede Cooper Most conservative Cline Best athlete Hennessy Best dancer Freeman Best dressed Tkacz Best actor Halpern Best build Peek and Berge Best scholar Falen Best writer Hill Biggest feet Morton Biggest tin ear DiCroce Biggest stoker Pudimott Biggest smile Muronc Biggest dogger Bauer First married Popdan Least studious Sattin Quietest Sweeney Tallest Carl Shortest Hopkins Heaviest Boswell and Jaussi Hunncst Brisbin Bauer a cool cat Berge a good treasurer Boswell without Bonnie Brisbin acting his age Carl knockkneed Cline a gigolo Conti singing bass Cooper staying awake in class Crumplen using the shoeshop Deibel without his Texas boots DiCroce not participating Falen flunking Field another Lanza” Freeman telling a good joke Furry being modest Gentry a Harvard man Grasser .sad Groome a bachelor Halpern an All-American Hennessy net blushing Hill memorizing his lines Hopkins not bothering Freeman Ierardi a prohibitionist Jaussi without his glasses Koch hating Tony Bennett Mazak outspoken Merkel a lover of Jersey Joe Morton taking size 6 shoe Mutone with blond hair Nordberg not arguing with someone Peek not panicking Pudimott underweight Sattin in his own room Schell a movie rough guy Schisano using his own Swahl with a brush haircut Sweeney being on time Tkacz sloppy Uplinger a hairman Vought without the Student Center The Graduating Class . . . January 1952 ‘So now we must leave, we hope it will grieve You to see us pass out of your sight, And as you gaze on us. it may dawn upon us, That through you we ' ve gained all our might. THE CLASS O Girard College . . . Philadelphia ANUARY 1952 So farewell, dear founder, we leave you this day And as we look ba ck on our past. With all your ambition, coupled up with tradition May we realize our high hopes at last. Alien Hall memories Almost every Girardion anticipates Allen Hall from the day he enters the buildings till his lost term m Bordeaux It is not strange that our greatest expectations have been more than fulfilled during our Senior-one term From the first day we entered Allen, all of us felt the warm friendliness of Dr Zeil, Dr White, and Mr and Mrs Moillardet It wos under the influence of these fme people and in this building thot we reolly came to understand the meaning of trust, leadership, and companionship In our closer contacts with each other, we found o more intimate relationship and a deeper understanding of our clossmotes With our new freedom we became aware of the many responsibilities expected of us Leadership no longer was identified with those who held offices, we were all leaders, with obligations to our school, our companions, and ourselves Allen Hall was on essential part of our growing up— the final touch, and a most important one, in on institution in which we have had the best years of our lives Our class wishes to express its deep appreciation to those responsible in Allen, who, in their unassuming way, have mode the last term of our life in Girard a happy, profitable and memorable one Girard Publications THE GIRARD NEWS Trying to hold together a staff of twenty-five boys is not such on easy job, but Ralph Corl came through with his head high and led them to another successful term in the production of the GIRARD NEWS We of the NEWS staff will long remember Ralph ' s booming voice at our 11 45 meetings, when he sound¬ ly boiled us out for not showing up at distribution time or for not handing in articles on time. To back Ralph up were Jim Falen and Jay Hill, who served as Associate Edi¬ tors, and Nick DiCroce, News Editor The efforts of the reporters, Bill Crumplm, Jim Groome, and Joe Sweeney, and the photographer, Pierre Conti, were well co-ordinated with those of our new sponsor, Mr Lamar Clark We must congratulate all concerned, especially Mr Clark, for making the term so successful with our school paper THE CORINTHIAN Cuts in? Layouts planned? Articles 1 Estimates 1 These meant life and death to the CORINTIAN staff, and now with all that work behind, we can proudly say that ours ' is a fine book We vividly recall Jim Falen and Nick DiCroce, with their articles and layouts jutting from every pocket, frantically rushing about the campus in order to get work done, Paul Field setting up his intricate photograph ' , materials in order to produce the CORINTHIAN ' S pictures, Dock Popdan and Walt Peek laboring over the art work, and many others making the efforts to comnile Jan 52 ' s class book This was trulv a rich experience for the boys who worked with Dr Rav mond Haskell, our faculty sponsor, it has left them with a valuable experience and cherished memories The entire CORINTHIAN staff worked hard to give the Closb something different, consequently, you will notice rodicol changes which the contn butions of the staff and Class made fjossible Yet the traditions of our great school m THE CORINTHIAN have been preserved THE GIRARD MAGAZINE Term after term THE GIRARD MAGAZINE has improved until it finally made a very high rafinq with the Columbia Press Association board of judges The present issue is another fine example of the creotive minds of Girardians their writing skill, editing, and excellent work in the Print Shop All of if work, contrary to practice in other schools, is done here by the boys themselves under the guidance of Faculty sponsors This is truly an education in itself o very valuable experience. Editor Eugene Halpern ond Dr Haskell have had a fine staff to help them bnnq through the recent Christmu issue That staff included Dock Popdan art editor assisted by Bryon Morton and Bill Crumplen Jim Falen worked os exchange editor, and Pierre Conti os on associate To Mr Doffm, Mr Bonekemper, the boys of the Print Shop classes, and all others who av fed us, we extend our worm thanks and congratulations Above, the three hard-working publication spon¬ sors, Dr. Haskell, Corinthian, Mr. Lawrence, Magazine, and Mr. Clark, News. Left, The Cor¬ inthian staff, Popdan, Peek, Mutone, DiCroce, and Falcn are shown getting some work done. Be¬ low, are pictured the three publication staffs with editors Hill, Carl, Halpern, Falen, and Di- Croce in the first row. The Dramatic Club The Dramatic Club is a tradition that never seems to wane in participation or popularity. The auditions, the nervous anxiety to capture a choice part, the voice test, determining aptitude and vocal qualities, the final eliminations, and the announce¬ ments of different placements in the cast. Then come the exhausting days of trial and preparation, the portable script, studied at various convenient times, the discussions with the director and cast, the changes involved in the script or perhaps in the cast The memorization of lines, the staging and position of actors and props, the measure¬ ments taken for the costumes. The endless hours of instruction and corrections made by our director, Mr Andrews. The night rehearsals, three hours of hysteria, annoyances, and fiery arguments. The hearty laughs, the temperaments, and the prima donnas. Suddenly comes the dress rehearsal, and, hardly possible, the big night itself, the debut, that dramatic occasion, the responsive audience, the bright lights, the last act, the final curtain, the critical appraisal, the thunderous applause ... a cycle that never ceases. Involved in all this were three actors who sparkled in dramatics during their senior and junior years. The three were of course, James Falen, Eugene Halpern, and Jay I. Hill. Their minor roles in Cyrano de Bergerac inaugurated a series of top leads captured by this trio in The Old Lady Shows Her Medals, The Scheming Lieutenant, Gringoire, The Ballad Monger, The Farce of the Worthy Master, Pierre Patelin, and ' The Devil and Daniel Webster . This talented trio also handled the executive duties of the Club as President Halpern, Vice-President Falen, and Secretary Hill. By no means overlooked were other prominent members of the club who unselfishly gave their time and effort to the success of the plays. Also successful in their roles were Paul Field, Nick DiCroce, John Brisbin, William Schell, Hubert Furry, Ralph Carl, Pierre Conti, and John Cooper. A large portion of the success of these plays was due to their ability and mastery of major and minor parts. We also wish to mention Byron Morton and Theodore Koch, who acted as electrician backstage. Unquestioned in his profession, unchallenged in his artistic ability, Mr. Henry V. Andrews stands alone as the one man entirely responsible for the triumphant seasons enjoyed by the Dramatic Club. He demands co-operation from the actor. He molds him, develops him, and creates from him the blossoming image of another character His ability in accurately interpreting an historical period, from Medieval to Mid-Victorian upon the stage, is unprecedented With such a capable captain at the helm, how can our company of Thespians fail? The Band Officers Nordberg Morton Boswell Holpern There ore organizations whose ambitions are to strive confmuolly to surpass their previous records It seems impossible to us that any future Concert Band can surpass the brilliant record established by this bond under the leadership of Pete Nordberg It was our unanimous decision that Pete should become leader in his senior year He not only justified our confidence in him, but also ventured successfully into the field of conducting, something relatively new to him We congratulate Pete on his noteworthy work The Concert Bond has always been the ctadel of our musical activities in the College Everyone who participated in it was admired for so generously donating his free time These boys were not only a part of on efficient organization, but they also ob tained a knowledge of music and its appreciation that will prove to be valuable to them in years to come One who knows and understands music understands life The members of our class who took port in the band progroms were few but select They learned to moster music from Berlin to Tchaikovsky They proved to be masters of their instruments Eugene Holpern and Joy Hill, the melodious flute section, Byron Morton, the Wagnerian horn, ond Charles Boswell, the conspicuous tubo player, all contributed to make each concert more inspiring ond enjoyable The bond could not hove succeeded, however, without the guiding hond of twv men well qualified to work with ambition ' voung musicians, tf . were Dr Ralph V Horning, Director of Music, and Mr Robert Morrison, Assistant They are two men o inspiring ability and excellent teaching skill To those of us who hove worker! with then th.-, rote os honest, superior instructor . Although the boys m the ( oncert Bond may newer become professional musician what they hove leome-t will pro encouraging ond useful the rest of their lives The Cadet Officers With our country now engaged in a struggle to save democracy for a confused and excited world, military training is universal. At Girard our Battalion has been recognized by many as one of the finest youth-military organizations in the country. Leading the battalion was Cadet-Ma]or Robert B. Hennessy, who was ably assist¬ ed on the staff by Adjutant, Captain Rocco Mutone. Henry Deibel, Hugh Cline, Nick DiCroce, Richard Popdan, and Curt Jaussi were also captains. Each of the last five commanded a company. Our class boasts of the following company lieutenants: Paul Field, James Groome, Donald Vought, Harry Grosser, Theodore Koch, Larry Berge, James Swahl, and Kenneth Mazak. Doing a fine job as instructors in the recruits were Lieutenants Charles Schisano, Hubert Furry, Joseph Sweeney, William Crumplen, Henry Gentry, Richard Bauer, and Charles Merkel. Holding the position of Lieutenant Clerk of the Battalion was capable James lerardi. Not overlooked, of course, were the first sergeants Dennis Freeman, Walter Peek, Carl Pudimott, and Ralph Carl. The company guidons for our class were James Falen, John Brisbin, William Sattin, and William Hopkins. Our class wishes to express sincere appreciation for the excellent training in mili¬ tary tactics given us by Colonel Hamilton and Colonel Rabola. This training will help us in both civil and military life. The Glee Club Singing under the colorful direction of Dr Horry C Bonks has been on enjoyable experience that we will long remember Our Sunday morning processions, the weekly anthems, the Founder ' s Day concert, and above all the Christmas Concert hove made our service m the Glee Club a bright spot in our school activities Who can ever forget the inspiring Christmas Concert that we always look for ward to with keen anticipation? There we were, facing an uncounted crowd of strange faces, waiting to take our seats and begin singing Slowly the lights went dim until the chapel was m complete darkness, then the many colored lights of the Christmas trees appeored ond o s.gh of wonder filled the oud.ence The soft notes of the echo choir crept upstairs ond flooded the still chapel with Silent N.ght We con never forget these rich experiences of our Girard days. Under President Tony Cl.ne and Vice-President N.ck DiCroce, the Club functioned well this past term Dock Popdon and Chorl.e Boswell did their ports well in helping the administration Other members of the Glee Club were Joy Hill, John Uplmger, Pete Nordberg. Henry De.bel, Byron Morton, Poul Field, Pierre Conti, W.ll.om Schell, Ralph Carl, Charles Merkel, and Hubert Furry The expert coaching of Dr Bonks and M.ss Stacks is deeply appreciated by all who worked under these wonderful people TheStudentCenter A comparatively new organization at Girard is the Student Center. Although it has existed for only two years, it ' s here to stay. The store is a fine example of accep¬ tance by the students of responsibility and student management We wonder how we ever got along before without it In the short time the store has been in business, it has expanded rapidly. It is our hope and prophecy that it will continue to do so. With the same kind of management it has received thus far, how can it fail? The business executives of the store this term were Don Vought, the capable general manager, John Cooper, his hard working assistant manager, and Byron Morton, who assisted in the managerial department and acted as electrician. The trio did an excellent job throughout the term. Their duties required a goodly portion of their time each day. Our class wishes to thank the entire Student center organization for the time they sacrificed in unselfishly working for others. This term the Center again had the Canteen Dance, which is becoming so popular among the boys on the campus. Another of the store ' s bigger affairs was the handling of the crowd on the annual Battalion Open House Day. Working hand in hand with the students in the enterprise is Mr. Caswell E. MacGregor, Jr., the faculty sponsor. He gives a great deal of his time to the betterment of this organization, and we all want to thank him sincerely for it. The Student Center hos also contributed to the class treasuries and in many other ways proved invaluable to the school. Again the Class of January 1952 wishes to express its appreciation for the work of this group. Social Life While reminiscing over our social life, it will help immensely, in refreshing our memories, if we take a picture album of our days at Girard off the bookshelf and leaf through its pages. Unfortunately we have no such convenience. We must, therefore, depend on an imaginary album and those verbal and mental snapshots which bring back our yesterdays. It appears to blur at first, but with a little concentration the mental photograph of our 1-1 class party, the first of its kind, becomes much more distinct. We see Miss Goodrich, hostess of the freshman affair, and a few other faculty members contentedly looking on as we run ourselves to the point of exhaustion playing kick the can, pass the towel, and the like. Oh, yes, how could we forget ' 1 There is also the much desired refreshments, popsicles and pretzels. The 1-2 and 2-1 parties followed, both resemb¬ ling our first social affair in the high school. Then came the 2-2 coke and pretzel party. This introduced a new phase in the social life of almost the whole class. Girls! Just think! We were left to play and dance alone with girls. Truly, it wasn ' t so hor¬ rible as all that, though it was somewhat of a trying experience to most of us. As time went on, however, we felt more and more comfortable with them and later the dances were actually anticipated with pleasure. On becoming organized in J-2, we elected our hostesses and our hosts: Miss Floyd, Miss Way, Mr. Yottey, and Mr. Wagner. These were the people who worked tirelessly to make every social affair a huge success. We can not adequately thank them or show the deep appreciation we feel We can only hope they understand Another person who deserves unlimited credit for her help is Miss Miriam McGhee, who assumes the role of hostess ex-officio for every class. Now let’s look at a snapshot of our S-1 House Party. Charles Schisano, acting as disc jockey, keeps a watchful eye on the recorder while we carefully dunce to the latest song hits. Tony Cline, chief of the refreshment committee, has the table piled high with sandwiches, drinks, and anything else you might want. One of those out¬ standing in the picture is Mr Wilson, the host. We come to the last page in our album where we find a picture which stands out above all the others, a picture not only recent, but one also having the significance of a grand finale. It is our most-longed-for dance, yet the one with a c lose we most dread¬ ed. Yes, the Commencement dance is here. With it comes both happiness and sorrow, happiness because it is rhe grandest date on our social calendar, sorrow because it is our last dance and probably the last time the Class of January 1912 will meet as a whole Yes, as we glide over rhe ballroom floor to the velvet notes of Good Night Sweetheart, we realize it is also Farewell, dcar classmates ' Farewell, dear temple on the hill! The Officers’ Hop! With eager anticipation we waited for the night when we could enter the gate with our dates and spend one of the most enchanting evenings of our so¬ cial life dancing to soft music and with a formal array of glistening gowns and blue uniforms. Above, we see some of the officers gaily laughing at the punch table, and Cadet- Major Hennessy with his date at the main door of Founder ' s Hall. Right, Miss McGhee is busily engaged in making out the corsage list and time extensions. Miss McGhee, words cannot convey our full appreciation of all you have done for us and for every other class in the High School. We will never forget you. MISS MIRIAM McGHEE Director of Social Instruction TRACK SOCCER Berge . . ' 51 Carl . . ' 51 Deibel . . ' 51 Furry . . ' 51 Mutone .... .... ' 50, ' 51 Sweeney ... . ' 51 Boswell . . ' 51 DiCroce .... . ' 50 Freeman .... ... ' 50, ' 51 Gentry . ... ' 50, ' 51 Grosser .... . ' 51 Groome . . ' 50 Hennessy ... ... ' 50, ' 51 Hopkins .... . ' 51 Koch . Mazak . . ' 51 Mutone .... ... ' 50, ' 51 Pudimotf . . ' 51 GYMNASTICS Berge .., ' 49, ' 50, ' 51 52 Carl . ' 5 i Cline ... ' 49, ' 50, ' 51, ' 52 DiCroce . ' 51 Furry. ' 51 52 Peek . ' 51 BASEBALL SWIMMING BASKETBALL DiCroce . Field . ' 51 Freeman . . ' 51, 52 Joussi .. . ' 50, ' 51 Furry . ' 50, ' 51 52 Hennessy . ' 51 52 Hennessy . Nordberg ' 49 50 51 52 Joussi .. ' 51 52 Swahl . ' 50 51 52 Grosser . ‘52 Sweeney .. Mutone MANAGERS CHEER LEADING Conti. leror 3 . . ' 51 TOTAL VARSITY LETTER AWARDS Colors — Steel Soccer Heffner stands by after passing to Ru- mcr and watches Bob sink one of his three goals of the day as the Hummers took Drcxel J. V., 6-0 Henncssy tallies for Girard against West Chester J. V, in another free- scoring Girard victory, 7 0. Other Gi- rardians are Freeman and Conradi. Wcsttown’s All-Scholastic goalie, Wea¬ ver, takes one from the air. We won this game and clinched the Indepen dent League title with a J-2 margin. The Friends were the only team who managed to score twice on the future city champs this season. Northeast again, but this time victory and our second city championship! Above, N. I goalie reaches, but the fullback is there first to head the ball out of danger. Heffner and Henncssy did the honors as we took the Terry Cup with a 2-1 victory. Girard players abuse are Mutonc and Hrnneaay. The Senior members of Girard ' s un defeated team. Top row. Hopkins. Henncssy, Gentry, Koch, Freeman Bottom. Mutonc, Grasser, I’udmsott, Ma ak, and Boawell. The City Champions The 1951 soccer team began this year with a record of two undefeated seasons to uphold, and as the regular campaign closed, they emerged with a record of nine wins against no losses. Such teams as Frankford, the Alumni, Olney, Reading, Penn J. V, Swarthmore, Drexel, West Chester J. V., and Westtown found the Hummers too much for them. The ciose of the regular season was just the beginning, however, as the soccer men started preparing for the Terry Memorial Cup competition and the City Championship. With Northeast drawing the bye, Girard met Haverford High for the semi-finals, and once again our weli-coordinated line stole the show with a 6-0 shutout Dole Heffner accounted for five of our goals. Two days later the team found themselves at the Lighthouse Field facing Northeast for the seventh straight year. The scoreless first quarter showed both teams hampered with mud, but the second was altogether different. Dale Heffner ' s left foot found our opponents ' net and the Girard stands broke loose in a tantrum which hadn ' t been heard in three long years. With this edge, the Girardians keyed up and started to threaten the Archives ' goal repeatedly, but they couldn ' t break through. Northeast then turned the tables shortly afterwards with a well-placed kick, but before the Northeast side of the field had stopped cheering Bob Hennessy pulled the game out of the fire with his tenth goal of the season. That ended the first half and the full game as far as the scoring went. The whistle which ended the game brought a pouring of schoolmates and alumni on the field, for the City Champ¬ ionship had gone to Girard College for the second time in five years. This victorious season can be credited to no single player, for teamwork was Girard ' s secret weapon. Bob Hennessy, Rocco Mutone, Teddy Koch, and Harry Grosser won their letters as linemen; the halfback lettermen were Denny Freeman, Nick DiCroce, Henry Gentry, Jim Groome, Ken Mazak, and Will Hopkins; while Charlie Boswell and Carl Pudimott protected our goal. The outstanding play of Dale Heffner, Dietrich Conradi, Captain Paul Guida, Norman Cohen, Frank Caruso, Dorn Tremonte, and Bob Brown was a major part of Girard ' s ceaseless attack, which closed the season with the City Championship an d the Frank Terry Memorial Cup, eleven wins, no ties, no defeats, forty-six goals, and only five scored against us the whole season. This amazing record is a frank testimony to the wonderful coaching of Mr. Wolstenholme who has piloted Girard during these last three undefeated seasons. Saae aCt The shout of Play Ball brought Curt Jaussi, Bob Hennessy, Jim Groome, and Nick DiCroce to the field with assured confidence that they would extend the previous season ' s record of seven straight victories The boys did their best but a fumbling infield prevented the baseball team from enjoying a winning season. Curt Jaussi and Bob Hennessy won two letters in baseball as regulars of the past Jim Groome also played the outfield, and Nick DiCroce won his letter as catcher We of the team wish to express our gratitude to Coach Wolstenholme for his fine coaching Our class was well represented this season and last in track. Leading the team was Rocco Mutone, who took a place in every mile and half mile race that he entered during his last season. Joe Sweeney, a surprising newcomer last season, was also a potential placer in the distance runs. Hank Deibel was one of the team ' s able sprint¬ ers, and Larry Berge did the pole vaulting and high jumping. Others in the field events were Hubert Furry and Ralph Carl; both put the shot in winning form. Our class wants to thank both the team and Coach Michael Groff for their spirit and ability. Mr. Groff especially deserves our praise for his valuable help. Leading the hoopmen were Bob Hennessy, forward. Curt Jaussi, guard, and Denny Freeman, center. The team fought hard to the last whistle in every game and was a great credit to the College, but the scores weren ' t always impressive. To support these fellows who played first string for two seasons, we have Joe Sweeney, Rocco Mutone, and Harry Grosser. These boys were letter winners in their last season, and Coach Lawrence used them regularly to help the team in tight spots The swimming team is another varsity group which will be losing some valuable members when graduation rolls around Four lettermen will be hanging up their garnet trunks for the last time in January, and Coach Jones will really miss them Pete Nordberg attained the captaincy of the team, making him a prized asset to the squod Pete has been plocmg in the backstroke events for two seasons, and the high school swimmers who met once a year of Penn ' s Hutchinson Pool found him a tough man to beat, Pete has placed twice in the Penn Competition Jim Swahl was always on hand to gather some points in the 50-yord-freestyle swim, he was on important foctor on the 200-yard-freestyle relay team also Hubert Furry was another crawl stroker who always ploced in the preliminaries at Penn Paul Field also turned in good time os the Steel or� d Gornet ' s first individual man The boys were well cooched by the hard working housemaster, Henry Jones, who took charge of the team two seasons ago and has spent mony hours building up our strength The mermen ' s schedule includes such opponents os Valley Forge Military Acodemy Allentown. Reodmg, Germantown, Temple Frosh, and others These swim¬ mers deserve a lot of credit for some of the victories they have turned in during post ear- ond we wish the team luck in carrying on the fine records that Girord swimming teams have always compiled Starting their high school careers under the coaching of Mr. A. Carl Patterson and bringing it to a close under Mr. Benjamin F. Severy, the class ' matmen wore their hands out to make every practice count. They put real fight into their meets, which started back as far as the 1948-49 season. Upon graduation we find Tony Cline, who captained the team for two seasons, having the choice of two scholarships for his gymnastic and scholastic ability. Co-cap¬ tain Larry Berge, our tumbling wonder, has also been offered a sizable scholarship. Walt Peek now officially holds Girard ' s rope climb record with the time of 4.8 seconds. On the squad since our freshman year, Nick DiCroce was another point-getter for the Girard team. With these four athletes and the support of Ralph Carl and Hubert Furry, it is little wonder that we have had such a consistently winning team for the past four seasons. Girard regularly scheduled such teams as the Annapolis Plebes, Temple Freshmen, Lower Merion, Southern High, Dobbins, Central, Bok, Germantown, Olney, and North¬ east. The highlight of the season was the trip to Annapolis. Since the first of this series, we have had someone from our class represented at Annapolis. The record now stands at two victories for Girard, one for Annapolis, and one tie. Southern High has been the team ' s biggest problem since 1948, and Girard still has not been able to beat this con¬ sistently strong aggregation. These colorful days when we rolled upon the mats with perfect ease, or jumped on the high bar and knocked off a few giants with just a few short grunts are now be¬ hind us. Some boys will never touch a piece of gymnastic apparatus again, but our youthful days when we could do so will not be easily forgotten Record of the past five seasons: 1947-48 1948-49 1949-50 7 - 1-0 5 - 4-0 8 - 2-1 1946-47 5 - 2-0 1950-51 3 - 5-0 The swimming team is another varsity group which will be losing some valuable members when graduation rolls around. Four lettermen will be hanging up their garnet trunks for the last time in January, and Coach Jones will really miss them. Pete Nordberg attained the captaincy of the team, making him a prized asset to the squad. Pete has been placing in the backstroke events for two seasons, and the high school swimmers who met once a year at Penn ' s Hutchinson Pool found him a tough man to beat; Pete has placed twice in the Penn Competition. Jim Swahl was always on hand to gather some points in the 50-yard-freestyle swim; he was an important factor on the 200-yard-freestyle relay team also. Hubert Furry was another crawl stroker who always placed in the preliminaries at Penn. Paul Field also turned in good time as the Steel and Garnet ' s first individual man. The boys were well coached by the hard working housemaster, Henry Jones, who took charge of the team two seasons ago and has spent many hours building up our strength. The mermen ' s schedule includes such opponents as Valley Forge Military Academy, Allentown, Reading, Germantown, Temple Frosh, and others. These swim¬ mers deserve a lot of credit for some of the victories they have turned in during past years, and we wish the team luck in carrying on the fine records that Girard swimming teams have always compiled. Starting their high school careers under the coaching of Mr. A. Carl Patterson and bringing it to a close under Mr. Benjamin F. Severy, the class ' matmen wore their hands out to make every practice count. They put real fight into their meets, which started back as far as the 1948-49 season. Upon graduation we find Tony Cline, who captained the team for two seasons, having the choice of two scholarships for his gymnastic and scholastic ability. Co-cap¬ tain Larry Berge, our tumbling wonder, has also been offered a sizable scholarship. Walt Peek now officially holds Girard ' s rope climb record with the time of 4.8 seconds. On the squad since our freshman year, Nick DiCroce was another point-getter for the Girard team. With these four athletes and the support of Ralph Carl and Hubert Furry, it is little wonder that we have had such a consistently winning team for the past four seasons. Girard regularly scheduled such teams as the Annapolis Plebes, Temple Freshmen, Lower Merion, Southern High, Dobbins, Central, Bok, Germantown, Olney, and North¬ east. The highlight of the season was the trip to Annapolis. Since the first of this series, we have had someone from our class represented at Annapolis. The record now stands at two victories for Girard, one for Annapolis, and one tie. Southern High has been the team ' s biggest problem since 1948, and Girard still has not been able to beat this con¬ sistently strong aggregation. These colorful days when we rolled upon the mats with perfect ease, or jumped on the high bar and knocked off a few giants with just a few short grunts are now be¬ hind us. Some boys will never touch a piece of gymnastic apparatus again, but our youthful days when we could do so will not be easily forgotten. 1946-47 5 - 2-0 Record of the past five seasons: 1947-48 1948-49 1949-50 7 - 1-0 5 - 4-0 8 - 2-1 1950-51 3 - 5-0 In Memory of Our Beloved Housemaster WILLIAM L. CAMPBELL April 10, 1897—Nov. 16, 1951 Wars and sieges pass away and great intellectual efforts cease to stir our hearts, but the man who sacrifices himself for his fellows lives forever. Hon. Thomas B. Reed In Memory of a Former Classmate ROBERT J. BENNETT ' He lives in life that ends not with his breath.” May 25, 1933—Sept. 1, 1951 U . y ' A e j .(U J 4wv� XAii (hfiM C sSfyuL . ■ W2 U c 2_ jSrC 9 ' AxXk j Sv C ■ C tA y%,|j3JLv-W .V %?. 2 Ma A a1 TiJoxct • To Mr. Arnold Daffin and Mr. Arthur Bonekemper, who have supervised the printing of this book. To the students of the print shop, and especially to Paul Field, who have given their time so generously in the printing of the Corinthian. To Walter Peek, Paul Field, and Richard Popdan for their many hours spent in preparing the cartoon pages. To Pierre Conti for the use of his camera in taking the pictures. To Walt Peek, whose beautiful cover is one of the main features of the book. To Paul Field and John Brisbin, who have given much of their time to the photography of the Corinthian. To Miss C. Ruth North, whose valuable advice on the layouts is appreciated. To Dr. Raymond I. Haskell, who has spent many hours with the Corinthian staff in the sponsorship of our publication. We’ll flot forget you... An imposing symbol of our life at Girard, Founder ' s Hall will remain unchanged in our memories. At the very mention of our school, its picture will be the first we think of, bringing with it cherished memories of our youthful days, memories that will linger through all the years to come. When we first entered the College, this building seemed only an edifice. It represented an institution in which we would endure great hardships and unhappiness. Sometimes this came true, but only for a little while. As we grew accustomed to the right way of life here, we grew accustomed to the precious things it stands for—things only Girardians can feel and love. As we leave the campus, never again to tread it as students of Girard, we shall remember the words of the song that speaks a great truth! Farewell, farewell, dear Temple on the Hill. We ' ll not forget you till our hearts be still. 1952 (Eljp CoriittI]ian Girard College Philadelphia, Pa. STEPHEN GIRARD Comrades true, born anew, peace to you! Your souls shall be where the heroes are And your memory shine like the morning star. TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Title Page 1 Dedication .2-3 Tribute to Stephen Girard 4 Letter to Stephen Girard 5 Faculty . 6 Administration . 7 Thanks 8 Dr. Wolcott’s Letter 9 Class Administration. 10 Senior Introduction 11 Class Leaders . 12 National Honor Society 13 The Class.14-28 Who’s Who in June’52 29 Can You Imagine?. 30 Allen Hall Memories 31 The Class of June 1952 32-33 The Chapel . 34 Activities Introduction. 3 5 Activities 36-45 The Library 46 Sports Introduction . 47 “G” page 48 Coaches and Managers. 49 Sports 50-57 Picture Ensemble 58-59 Founder’s Day Views 60 Excerpts from the Old Masters 61 The Class Will 62 Autographs . 63 The l arew ell Song 64 CORINTHIAN STAFF Editors-in-chief DONALD L. LODER ROBERT F. ENGELHARDT Associote Editors VICTOR J. TUN I LA JOHN M. LIGHT ALFRED TOIZER LEWIS N. RINKO Photography RICHARD R. BAUMANN GERALD R. MAGEE Art Stoff SIDNEY STERLING JUNE 1952 FROM YOUR EDITORS Dear Classmates, The time has come too soon for us to write this farewell letter. This is in all sincerity and the most important thing we have ever done. We feel now that it is hardest to write to those whom we have known the longest for there are a great many things that must remain unsaid. Do you rememhber how you felt during your first day here? You had an intense longing for the ones you left behind. This was a strange and seem- ingly-hostile environment. How wrong you were then! As you grew up and made friends and began to participate in various activities, one by one you started to realize all the things Girard has given you—these solid ideals and principles. As you made your way on the journey from tast to west, you made lasting friendships. You also took advantage of every opportunity offered by the school. You absorbed the ideas and high princi¬ ples of the fine people with whom you worked. Unknowingly you were constantly developing the character, judgment, and stamina that will remain with you throughout your lives. So now you graduate. You leave behind many close-bound ties of friendship. But you look for¬ ward confidently to the ones you have yet to make; you look forward to hard work and success in your chosen fields. As a whole the class will never again be together. We will forget many things about our life here, but our friendships and cherished memories will never leave us. When we go, let us part like men, with no regret for the past and with confidence in what the future will bring. We wish you all the best of luck. Sincerely and affectionately, THE CORINTHIAN EDITORS fl To DR WILLIAM F. ZEIL Resident Teacher The Class of June 1952 is privileged on this pccasion to express its heartfelt ap¬ preciation of Dr. Wiliam F. Zeil, Dr. James D. White, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Cunningham, whose sympathetic interest during the closing years of our College life came not only in the gay hours of our social life but also in moments of trouble and indecision. In sincere gratitude we dedicate our Class Book to them. MRS. CHARLES T. CUNNINGHAM Hostess DR. JAMES D. WHITE Resident Teacher Great compensations have been ours in all that we have done; Each little failure has been worth each victory we’ve won; . But we said to classmates, strong and fine, before we all withdrew: ’It’s wonderful to lire and know the friends we’ve found in you’ ” MR. CHARLES T. CUNNINGHAM Host 4 ' JL (loxinti’ilan Stephen Girard (1750-1831) MARINER MERCHANT BANKER PATRIOT PHILANTHROPIST FOUNDER OF GIRARD COLLEGE 7a 7be ‘pouacCei Girard College Philadelphia 21, Pa. June 19, 1952 Dear Mr. Girard: Ten years! Ten long, wonderful years! Now we must depart from a happiness which will linger in our memories as long as life lasts. It makes us think of why we have been here and of the Founder whose good will and keen foresight envisioned our school. You, Mr. Girard, dedicated the bulk of a hard-earned estate to an institution for poor, fatherless boys. You wanted these boys to be trained to serve as worthy citizens of the democracy to which you contributed so much. We feel that with our class your dream has come true again. We are the product of a decade of toil and labor. Now we face a troubled world with the same courage you displayed in 1776 when you sought your livelihood in this new, struggling country. When we entered the College we were dismayed. We had no friends; we were lost on a huge campus; we longed for home. No one knows how long it took us to get accustomed to this new life and become acquainted with some of the people we have lived with. But gradually we became fond of this school, its beautiful grounds, its inspiring buildings, and its friendly workers. We no longer feared the governesses, housemasters, and teachers; nor did we wince from the masterly airs of upper class- men. Our days have passed with speed as we nonchalantly accepted our privileges and went about our many duties. Under the guidance of an excellent faculty, we were making the transition from happy-go-lucky boys into young men who would later go forth to serve society as useful cogs in the machine of life. Now it is Commencement Day, June 19, 1952. We look back with lumps in our throats to the joyous days left behind forever; we look forward to a cold, troubled uninviting world. We are reluctant to leave this glorious life, but we owe you too much to just retire and gaze unappreciatively at the past. It is our duty to carry forth the name of this fine school. As the last chord of the Farewell Song dies away, we realize the challenge that is ours to accept for future generations. We accept this challenge and promise to do all in our humble power to achieve for humanity the things you have prepared us to undertake. Thank you, Mr. Girard. To many you are but a name; to the graduates of your school you are the ideal that guides them through life. You are the benefactor of fifteen thousand men who have tried to carry on your name with honor and dignity. We owe you our start in life. We will continue to build our lives as if you were still here to be satisfied. Of us our descendants must proudly say, These men were Girardians.” Respectfully and appreciatively, THE CLASS OF JUNE, 1952 6 ' ' ZJhs. doxiniJiian THE FACULTY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SECONDARY EDUCATION AND THE LIBRARY STAFF Friends, counsellors, and guides during the most formative period of our lives, these people willingly gave up their time, energy, and ingenuity to make our stay here as profitable as possible. It is with sincere regret that we say good-bye, for we shall never again find a group of people as interested in their students’ welfare and happiness as these men and women have been in us. 1Q52 7 The Administration DR. MERLE M. ODGERS President DR. E. NEWBOLD COOPER Vice-President MR. EMIL ZARELLA Assistant Director Secondary Education DR. WILFRED B. WOLCOTT Director of Secondary Education MR. JOHN HOUSTON Director of Elementary Education MR. MALCOLM J. NICHOLSON Assistant Director of Elementary School MR. JOHN C. DONECKER Assistant to the President (not in picture) The hardest job a group of school administrators can face is to take over a school with thoroughly established customs and discard them in favor of new methods. We have lived through a great changeover during our stay in the High School. During the Centennial Year, 1948, some of the new administrators took over the difficult task of operating the College departments. They had new ideas, but they started with a handicap. First of all, they had to convince the boys and Faculty of the worth of these new ideas. Secondly, they took over in a time of economic stress and many ideas had to be discarded because of the cost. In spite of their hardships, however, we feel that they have done the best job possible. Their untiring efforts to produce a better school leave us only with admira¬ tion. We feel proud to have been under their guardianship during our stay in Girard. s OL doxintfiL Ti ard . ■ • TO MR M ARNOLD DAFFIN AND MR ARTHUR P BONEKEMPER FOR THEIR GREAT HELP AND GUIDANCE IN PREPARING THIS BOOK. THEY GAVE OF THEIR TIME WILLINGLY AND PLEASANTLY. • TO RICHARD BAUMANN FOR THE TIME AND EFFORT HE PUT INTO TAKING THE PICTURES IN THIS BOOK. • TO ROBERT BUCKINGHAM FOR THE READY USE OF HIS CAMERA • TO THE BOYS IN THE PRINT SHOP OF GIRARD COLLEGE FOR THEIR WILLING COOPERATION. WITHOUT THEIR HELP THE CORINTHIAN WOULD STILL BE ONLY AN IDEA. • TO SIDNEY STIRLING WHOSE COVER DESIGN IS ONE OF THE HIGHLIGHTS OF OUR BOOK. • TO JOHN LIGHT WHO SPENT A GREAT DEAL OF TIME TRAPPING INCIDENTS IN OUR LIVES NOW RECORDED IN THE PICTURES OF THE ENSEMBLE PAGES. • TO DR. RAYMOND I. HASKELL ESPECIALLY FOR HIS MANY NEW IDEAS AND THE TIME HE SPENT WITH THE STAFF DISCUSSING THEIR PROBLEMS. HIS WIDE EXPERIENCE AND UNDERSTANDING HELPED US IMMEASURABLY. 9 1952 Do the ( 2 tai.± of .une 1952: A desire for recognition is one of th e characteristics of a Girard boy that is apt to attract the attention of those who live with him, either as classmates or as adult preceptors. I have often heard you young men explain a certain action on the part of one of your friends as motivated by his desire for recogni¬ tion. You recognize that it is a strong force at Girard College. It has been recognized as a power¬ ful force by every philosophic thinker since the first days of man. Sometimes it is praised as the basis of all the greatest achievements of man’s life, his desire to excel enabling him to struggle through mediocrity to a position of leadership and great acclaim. Just as often this desire for recognition is blamed for the selfish actions of a man which plunge his fellows into grief and suffering, while he gains a measure of fame at their expense. You have, no doubt, seen it work both ways, here at Girard as well as in the pages of history. Just recently I read a fine tribute to the men of this world who are willing to play second fiddle”, the fellows who will never win the medals, the fellows who are willing to forget themselves for the sake of a job to be done, or, if need be, even to lose their lives for the sake of others. In one of his splendid sermons, The Saint of the Rank and File”, the late Peter Marshall, Chaplain of the United States Senate, developed this point in an unforgettable fashion. I recommend that you read it. You will understand what he meant as you read the deeds of the R.A.F. fliers who stood between Britain and destruction in 1940, losing 375 pilots killed and 358 wounded in destroying 2375 German planes, winning the greatest tribute of the war from the lips of Winston Churchill: Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few!” The victory”, wrote Peter Marshall, was achieved . . . not by the brass hats, the big shots, but by young men—a team—playing and fighting—and dying together.” Much of the work that needs to be done today is the work of ordinary men and women, dedicated to doing well a proper task, unconcerned with the troublesome problem of recognition. Don’t overestimate the importance to yourself of the recognition which others seem willing to pay you. Get your satisfaction from the inner knowledge that you have done well the job which you set yourself to accomplish. That is not easy, but it is worth a try. Sincerely yours, W. B. WOLCOTT Director of Secondary Education 70 Uli£ (lo’iintliUin Class Administrations J-i J-2 Charles Mangione President John M. Light Bertram F. Huggett Vice-President Robert H. Kase John M. Light Secretary George R. Green Lewis N. Rinko Treasurer Lewis N.Rinko George R. Green Cabinet Robert F. Engelhardt S-l S-2 Robert F. Engelhardt President Raymond G. Corsini John M. Light Vice-President David H. Whitmire John W. McKnight Secretary John W. McKnight Bernard R. Oleksa Treasurer Lewis N. Rinko John Martin Cabinet Franklin Sabol NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Robert F. Engelhardt President George R. Green Vice-President Lewis N. Rinko Secretary STUDENT GOVERNMENT George R. Green President of Student Body STUDENT CABINET George R. Green President Raymond G. Corsini Vice-President Donald L. Loder Secretary STUDENT ASSEMBLY George R. Green President 72 dJfiz doxtnu nan Class Leaders... The graduating classes elect their best qualified members for the class officer- ships. Sometimes the office is held by a boy skilled in that particular line. Usually the officer is a fellow held in high esteem by his classmates. June 1952 lined up this George R. Green, the class ' most popular and best-liked, was elected by the entire student body to lead them through the Spring Term of 1952. George carried with high honor the great office of Student Body President. He has held an office of some sort every term in the High School. Raymond Corsini, a quiet but dominating character, became our Class President. It was a token of thanks for the years he spent in the class despite hardships. Ray ' s talent was never taken seriously until our Senior year. Our Vice-President was David H. Whitmire. His presence and contagious smile in our class made a friendly welcome. Dave was always recognized for his unusual abilities. Writing up the minutes of the class meetings is a tedious task. However, for two years, John McKnight did this as another of the genial boys whom the class liked and followed. When collection time came, you can bet your life that Lewis Rinko was around with the box. Since our Junior year, Lew has guarded our financial affairs suc¬ cessfully. Last, but far from least, comes the Student Cabinet representative, Franklin Sabol. One of the more serious-minded of the class, Frank was just the man to fill this job The class certainly gained by having such a fine member. These provide a challenge for the classes that follow to place students of calibre in the various offices of the class and school. We hope they do so and enjoy the satisfaction that we have experienced. 13 1952 _ National Honor Society... Loder, Engelhardt, Toizer, Kase, Rinko, Newmon, Tunilo, Green, Ritchey In every society there ore certain individuals who stand out from others as leaders and examples for the rest. It is only natural that these men should be picked out and given the recognition due them. This is the main purpose of the National Honor Society. Every term an audience sits tensely in their seats as the new inductees are called and given the pledge of the Society In the hearts of the audience both disappointment and hope for the future are mingled. In the hearts of the inductees are intense feelings of responsibility and humility for the honor placed upon them. Their vows to uphold the standards of the Society are taken in probably the most serious moments of their lives in Girard. The requisites are citizenship, scholarship, leadership, and service. The two boys who showed these qualities earliest were George Green and Robert F. Engelhardt when they became our class ' first representatives in J-2. Donald L. Loder, Lewis N. Rinko, and Robert H. Kase were those chosen in S-1. In our final term, S-2, Frank L. Newman, John R. Ritchey, Alfred Toizer, and Victor Tunila were inducted to round out our representation to nine members. Robert F. Engelhardt served as the society ' s President this term. George R. Green was elected Vice-Pr esident, and Lewis N. Rinko was elected Secretary. We may say with no doubts that these boys will soon become leaders in their communities and businesses after they leave Girard. We cannot leave, however, without thanking Dr. Morris Wolf for his tireless energy and advice in helping the Society along its path of responsibility and leadership. DR. MORRIS WOLF 14 174 doxuith GEORGE RALPH GREEN (George) President of the Student Body 5845 Angora Terrace, Philadelphia Bom: February 16,1935 Course: Regular and Drafting Activities: President of Student Body, S-2; Vice President of Student Assembly, S-2; Student Court, S-l, S-2; Girard News Staff, J-2, S-l; Caen Committee, S-l, S-2; Student Cabinet, 10-A, J-l, S-2; Student Assembly, 10-A, S-2; Schwenksville Conference, S-l; Intramural Basketball Champions, S-2; Intramural Soccer Champions, S-l; Sec¬ retary of Class, J-2; National Honor Society, J-2, S-2; Vice President of National Honor Society, S-2; Guidon, Company A, S-2; Centennial Pageant, ' 48; Activities Night, ' 47; Student Center, S-l, S-Z Dear Girartitans: Graduation Day concludes my duties as President of the Student Body. When 1 review the business of the past term in the Student Cabinet and Assembly, 1 can easily see our accomplish¬ ments as well as our failures. In the beginning of the term you placed your confidence in the student leaders; in return they have tried to do an honest job in representing your interests. Within a short time a new President of the Student Body will occupy my position. His job is not an easy one. Your undivided confidence, support, and cooperation will make his tenure in office much easier. Whether or not you are aware of it, the privilege of being a Girardian affords you a great deal for which to be thankful. Not many fellows are fortunate enough to receive both an excellent education and the necessities of life free. As undergraduates you can accomplish much to help mold the future of Girard before your departure. Don’t let your fellow Girardians down. Your student representative organiza¬ tions and your school are only as good as you make them. Don’t wait until it is too late to do anything; work now for the betterment of Girard and yourself. In the years that follow, you will be able to look back on your achievements with pride gained from having done a job well. Sincerely, f?£.orij£ tffrszn itan 1 952 15 RAYMOND GUIDO CORSINI (Cork! President 1306 Main Street, Darby, Pa. Born: August 14, 1934 Course: Practical Arts and Drafting Activities: Activities Night, ' 47; Athletic Committee, 10-B; President of Class, S-2; Vice President of Cabinet, S-2; Girard News, ' 51; Stage manager. Dramatic Club, ' 52; Band, 7-A to 1-2; Cast The Little Father of the Wilderness . Dear Classmates: After waiting ten years our great day is finally here. It is hard to believe that we are graduating from Girard. We are certainly proud of ourselves, proud that we have finally finished the course. Let’s review these years we have so happily spent at the Hum.” Have you ever sat down to think where we would be today if God hadn’t given us this opportunity with all the honor and glory that go with it? Yes, Girard has done a lot for us and we are deeply indebted to her. How can we ever forget the wonderful people connected with the College? They have made men of us and we are deeply thankful. W e have grown up to love this institution with its ivy-covered walls and buildings. Here we have acquired good habits and cherished precious traditions. Let’s never forget them. Let’s put them in our hearts where they will live forever. They must never be lost. During my years at Girard 1 have learned the meaning of true friendship. No matter where I go or what l do, l will never find anyone to respect and love as 1 love classmates here. Now that it is time to say good-by, 1 am inarticulate. We all know how very much we’ll miss Girard and what it stands for. Most of all we’ll miss one another and the other hummers” who shared our pleasures and sorrows from West End to Allen Hall. It is really hard to say good-by. When you honored me as your class president, it was the greatest feeling I have ever experienced. All of you have been wonderful; l will never forget you. I wish you the best of luck in the outside world. Make Girard proud of you. I am saying all this with tears in my eyes and a sting in my heart. So may God bless you and watch over you forever. Sincerely and affectionately, z aymoncl do’ii.Lni. i6 doxintti DAVID HARRIS WHITMIRE (Dave ' Vice-President 19 Vine Street, Shickshinny, Pa. Born: June 18, 1935 Course: Regular and Printing Activities: Lieutenant in Recruits, ' 51; Captain in Battalion, ' 52; Basketball, ' 51, ' 52; Junior Varsity Basketball, ' 50; Echelon Platoon, ' 50; Printing Advisor of Girard News, ' 51, ' 52; Editor-in-Chief, ' 52; Rotary Club Project, ' 51; Intramural Soccer Championship Team, ' 51; Activities Night, ' 47; Centennial Pageant, ' 48; Vice President of Class, ' 5Z JOHN WILLIAM McKNIGHT (Jock) Secretary 317 South Spruce St., Lewistawn, Pa. Born: April 9, 1934 Course: General and Printing Activities: Activities Night, ' 47; Girard News Staff, S-2; Guidon Com¬ pany D, Baseball, ' 51, ' 52, Secretary of the Class, 5-1, S-2; Intra¬ mural Soccer Championship Team, ' 51; Printing Advisor, Girard Magazine. LEWIS NICHOLAS RINKO (Lewi Treasurer 27 South Fulton Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Born: March 13, 1935 Course: General and Printing Activities: Cultural Olympics, ' 50; Class Treasurer, J-l, J-2, S-2; National Honor Society, S-l, S-2; Activities Night, ' 47; Captain, Com¬ pany D, ' 52; Echelon, ' 51; Intramural Basketball Champions, ' 51; In¬ tramural Soccer Champions, ' 51; Glee Club, S-2; Corinthian Staff; Dramatic Club, ' 52; Co-Editor-in-Chief of Girard Magazine, ' 52; Swimmnig, ' 49, ' 50, ' 51; Baseball, ' 51, ' 52; Secretary of National Honor Society, ' 52 FRANKLIN SABOL iSabs ' Cabinet Member 812 Fifth Avenue, Coraopolis, Pa. Born: December 17, 1933 Course: Regular and Drafting Activities: Student Cabinet, S-2; Social Committee, J-2; Movie Operator, 10-A to S-2; House Committee Choirman, S-2; Cultural Olympics, ' 50, ' 51, ' 52; Activities Night, ' 47; Glee Club, S-2; Dramatic Club casts. Scheming Lieutenant, The Farce of the Worthy Master, The Devil and Daniel Webster, Cheaper by the Dozen. Can DONALD FRAZIER BARR (Don) 4613 Sansom Street, Philadelphia Born: August 23, 1934 Course: General and Auto Shop Activities: Associate Editor of Girard Magazine, S-l; Exchange Ed¬ itor of Girard Magazine, S-2; Costume Manager of Dramatic Club, S-2; Activities Night, ' 47; Social Committee, S-l; Intra-mural soccer Champions, S-l. RICHARD RUTTER BAUMANN (Bee) 3258 Wellington Street, Philadelphia Born: September 18, 1934 Course: Practical Arts and Pattern Making Activities: Student Center, J-2, S-l, S-2; Ass ' t Mgr., S-l, S-2; Soccer Mgr, ' 49, ' 50; Basketboll Mgr., ' 49, ' 50, ' 51; Activities Night, ' 47; Girard News, S-2; Battalion Sergeant, J-2, S-l; Second Lieutenant, S-2; Band, 7-B to 1 -2; Corinthian Staff, S-2. LANE HILBORN BLACKWELL (Shorty) 340 West William Street, Corning, New York Born: November 26, 1934 Course: Regulor and Auto Shop Activities: Echelon, S-2; Activities Night, ' 47; Pageant, ' 48. ANDREW EUGENE BRESSI ' Andy ' 34 North Grape Street, Mount Carmel, Pa. Born: June 30, 1935 Course: General and Clerical Activities: Girard Magazine, 10-B to S-2; Feature Editor, S-2; Dra¬ matic Club, J-2 to S-2; Casts: The Farce of the Worthy Master Pierre Patelin, The Devil and Daniel Webster, In the Zone; Activities Night, ' 47; Centennial Pageant. ' 48; Student Center, 10-A, J-l. is UPlz (2.ozinth NORMAN S. COHEN (Robs) 4174 Alton Rood, Miami Beach, Florida Born: June 6, 1935 Course: Regular and Bookkeeping Activities: Soccer, ' 51; City Championship Team, ' 51; Basketball, ' 52; Baseball, ' 52, Activities Night, ' 47; Centenniol Pageant, ' 48; 1st Sergeant, Company A. DIETRICH L. CONRADI Dick I 5025 Morris Street, Philadelphia Born: August 25, 1934 Course: Regular and Auto Shop Activities: Activities Night, ' 47; Centennial Pageant, ' 48; Soccer team, ' 50, ' 51; Honorable Mention, All-Independent Soccer Team, ' 51; City Championship Team, ' 51; Magazine Staff; 2nd Lieutenant in Battalion, S-l; 1st Lieutenant, S-2; Firing Squad, S-Z RONALD THOMAS DAVIS (Ronnie) 227 South Main Street, Taylor, Pa. Born: July 14, 1934 Course (.Practical Arts and Printing Activities: Activities Night, ' 47; Centennial Pageant, ' 48; Student Center, J-2, S-2; Soccer Mgr., ' 50, ' 51; Student Assembly, S-l; Glee Club, S-2. JAMES ARTHUR ECKARD (Reds ' 2106 Fourth Street, Altoona, Pa. Born: February 2, 1934 Course: Practical Arts and Electric Shop Activities: Sergeant Quartermaster in Color Guard, S-2; Basketball, J-2; Intramural Soccer Championship Team, S-l; Intramural Basket¬ ball Championship Team, S-2; Intramural Softball Championship Team, J-2; Activities Night, ' 47; Glee Club, S-2; Drill Team, J-2; Studertt Council, 1-1; Captain of Wrestling Team, ' 52. ' .Lan jg : i2 ' 9 ROBERT FRANK ENGELHARDT (Bob) 1908 East Willard Street, Philadelphia Born: March 9, 1935 Course: Regular and Stenography Activities: Activities Night, ' 47; Centennial Pageant, ' 48; American Legion Award, 78; Second Prize, How to Improve Girard College ; Gym Team, ' 49, ' 50; Track Team, ' 49, ' 50, ' 51, ' 52; Glee Club, S-l, S-2; President, Glee Club, S-2, Lieutenant in Bond, S-2; Dramatic Club, J-2, S-2; Cost: Cheaper by the Dozen, S-2; National Honor Society, J-2, S-2; President, Notional Honor Society, S-2; Secretary, Cabinet, J-2; Chairman, Cabinet House Committee, S-l; School Committee, S-2; Girord News, S-2; Band, 7B, S-2; Cultural Olympics, ' 50, ' 51; President of Class, S-l; Model United Nations, J-2; Model Repub. Convention, S-2; Co-Editor-in-Chief of Corinthian, S-2; WPEN quiz: Whot do you know about animals? J-2; WPTZ-tv, What is your social l-Q? , S-2; Harmony Club, S-l. ARTHUR JEROME FELBERBAUM (Art) 3025 West Dakota Street, Philadelphia Born: March 21, 1935 Course: Regular and Steonography Activities: Activities Night, ' 47; Centennial Pageant, ' 48; Bond, 8A, S-2; 2nd Lieutenant in Bond, S-2; Caen Committee, S-2; Dramatic Club, S-2; Glee Club, S-2; Swing Bond, J-l, S-2. WILLIAM ADAM FLANAGAN (Bill) 7 Hill Street, Courtdole, Pa. Born: October 29, 1934 Course: General and Drafting Activities: Glee Club, S-2; Bond, 7-B, 1-2; Lieutenant in Company D, S-l; Cadet Major, Battalion, S-2, Echelon, J-2; Commanding Officer, Echelon, S-2; Associate Editor, Girard Magazine, J-2, S-2; Assistant Business Manager, Girard News, S-2; Activities Night, ' 47, Centennial Pageant, ' 48, Ex-Officio Member of Student Cabinet, S-2; Soccer, ' 50, ' 51; City Soccer Chompions, ' 51; Basketball, ' 50; Swimming Team, ' 49, ' 50, ' 51, ' 52; City Swimming Champions Junior League, ' 47; Holder of Individual Medley Swimming Record, ' 51, Baseball, ' 51, ' 52; Track, ' 51; Wrestling, ' 52; Secretory ond Treasurer of Glee Club, S-2. ROBERT RICHARD FURMANSKI (Fug) 68 Harvord Avenue, Gloucester Heights, New Jersey Born: Moy 3, 1934 Course: General ond Drafting Activities: 1st Sergeant, Company D, S-2; Baseball, ' 50, ' 51, ' 52; Activities Night, ' 47; Intramural Soccer Chompions, S-l; WBMJ, S-l. S-2. 20 IZ7 2 £ CoxinttiLan PAUL LOUIS GUI DA (Paul) 1163 South Seventh Street, Philadelphia Born: September 23, 1934 Course: Practical Arts and Auto Shop Activities: Activities Night, ' 47; Centennial Pageant, ' 48; Band, 7-A, 2-1; Lieutenant Quartermaster, J-2; Captain Inspector, S-l; Captain Adjutant, S-2; Athletic Committee, J-l, J-2, S-2, Dramatic Club, S-2; Baseball, ' 49, ' 50, ' 51, ' 52; Basketball, ' 50, ' 51, ' 52; Co-Captain of Basketball Team, ' 51, ' 52; Soccer, ' 49, ' 50, ' 51; Captain of Soccer Team, ' 51; All-Independent Soccer Team, ' 51; All-Scholastic Soccer Team, ' 51. DALE FRANKLIN HEFFNER (Dale) 4806 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. Born: March 19, 1934 Course: Practical Arts and Printing Activities: Athletic Committee, S-l; Sergeant Major in Color Guard, S-l, S-2, Basketball, ' 50, ' 51, ' 52; Co-Captain of Basketball Team, ' 52; Soccer Team, ' 50, ' 51; All-Independent Soccer Team, ' 51; All-Schol¬ astic Soccer Team, ' 51; Track Team ' 49, ' 50, ' 51, ' 52; Intramural Softball Champions, ' 51; First place in Single Competitive Drill, J-2. WILLIAM FRANKLIN HEISLER (Hucki 210 Watkins Street, Philadelphia Born: June 28, 1935 Course: Regular and Stenography Activities: Dramatic Club Casts: The Devil and Daniel Webster; Activities Night, ' 47; Centennial Pageant, ' 48. ROBERT HOWARD KASE (Cheese) 2919 Rosehill Street, Philadelphia Born: January 28, 1935 Course: Regular and Electric Shop Activities: Activities Night, ' 47; Centennial Pageant, ' 48; Class Vice President, J-2; Lieutenant in the Recruits, S-l; Captain of the Re¬ cruits, S-2; Firing Squad, S-2; National Honor Society, S-l, S-2, Electrician in the Dramatic Club, J-2, S-2; Local Winner in 16th An¬ nual Propeller Club ' s Contest; Manager of the Gym Team, ' 51; Charles W. Lawser Prize, J-2. 2i IQ52 DARRELL JONAS KLINGER (Dari Hegins, R.D. No. 2, Pennsylvania Born: October 12, 1935 Course: Regular and Cobinet Making Activities: Activities Night, ' 47; Centennial Pageant, ' 48; Intramural Championship Soccer Team, ' 51; Guide Sergeant of Company C, S-2. Basebll, ' 52 JOHN MICHAEL LIGHT (Mike) 417 Carsonia Avenue, Reading, Pa. Born: September 22, 1934 Course: Regular and Drafting Activities: Secretary of Class, 1-1, 1-2, 2-1 2-2; Assembly Represen¬ tative, J-l; Activities Night, ' 47; President of Class, J-2; Vice-Pres¬ ident of Class, S-l; Chairman of House Committee, J-2; House Com¬ mittee, J-2, S-l; Student Cabinet, J-2; Track Team J-2, to S-2; Bas¬ ketball Team, J-l, J-2; Swimming Team, S-l, S-2; Band 8-A to S-2; Cultural Olympics Play, S-2; First Lieutenant in Band, S-2; Dramatic Club, S-2; Corinthian Staff, S-2; Student Center worker. DONALD LAWRENCE LODER (Don) RD No. 2, Phillipsburg, New Jersey Born: April 10, 1935 Course: Regular and Bookkeeping Activities: Assistont Bookkeeper, Student Center, ' 51; Business Man¬ ager Student Center, ' 51; General Manager Student Center, ' 52; Member Student Cabinet, ' 52; Secretary Student Cabinet, ' 52; National Honor Society, S-l, S-2, Activities Night, ' 47; Centennial Pageant, ' 48; Silver Typing Award, J-2; Early Eighties Typing Award, S-l; Co-Editor- in-Chief Corinthian; Business Manager, Girard News; Typist, Girard News; Contributing Editor, Girard Magazine, ' 50, ' 51; Associate Ed¬ itor, Girard Magazine, ' 52; First Prize Competitive Stephen Girard Theme, J-l; Chairman Cabinet School Committee, ' 52; Cultural Olympics, ' 51. GORDON JAMES MABUS (Jadl 931 Mill Street, Phillipsburg, New Jersey Born: March 18, 1935 Course: Regular and Machine Shop Activities: Dramatic Club Presentations: The Scheming Lieutenant, The Farce of the Worthy Master, The Devil and Daniel Webster, Cheaper by the Dozen, Activities Night, ' 47; Glee Club, J-2, S-l, S-2 ; Vice-President of Glee Club, S-2; Officer, S-2; Guide Sergeant in Bottalion; Manager of Swing Band, S-2; Swimming Team, J-l; Drill Team, J-2; Junior Town Meeting of the Air; Model National Republican Convention. 22 ZJ(l£ dozuitK GERALD RAY MAGEE (Jerry) Ook Rood, Hasson Heights, Oil City, Pa. Born: September 17, 1934 Course: General and Printing Activities: Activities Night, ' 47; Centennial Pageant, ' 48; Drill Team, ' 49, ' 50, ' 51; Guide Sergeant, Company A; Supply Sergeant, Company A, ' 52, Track Team, ' 49, ' 50, ' 51, ' 52; Wrestling Team, ' 51, ' 52; Cultural Olympics, ' 50, ' 51, ' 52; Assistant Manager of Student Center, ' 52, Assistant Corinthian Photographer, S-2; Radio Program, Junior Town Meeting of the Air. CHARLES MANGIONE (Mangel 740 North Marlyn Road, Philadelphia Born: September 15, 1935 Course: Regular and Sheet Metal Activities: Class President, J-l; Activities Night, ' 47; Centennial Pageant, ' 48; Baseball, ' 50, ' 51; Basketball ' 49, ' 50, ' 51 Schwenksville Conference, S-l; Second in Single Competitive Drill, ' 49; Simcox Prize, J-2; Caen Committee, S-l, S-2; In tramural Basketball Champions, S-2, Intramural Soccer Champions, S-l; Student Court, S-l, S-2; Girard News, S-l, S-2; Sports Editor, S-2; Sergeant in Battalion, J-l; Sergeant Quartermaster, S-l; Captain Inspector, S-2; Drill Team, ' 50. JOHN WALTER MARTIN (John• 2634 Brown Street, Philadelphia Born: December 15, 1934 Course: Regular and Stenography Activities: Cabinet, S-l, Chairman, Social Committee, S-l; Swimming, 1-1 to J-2; Dramotic Club Costs: Scheming Lieutenant, The Farce of the Worthy Master, ' The Devil and Daniel Webster, Cheaper by the Dozen, Girard News, S-l; Columnist, S-2; Girard Magazine, J-l to S-2; Color Guard, S-l; Lieutenant in Recruit, S-2; Band, 2-1; Junior Town Meeting of the Air; Model Republicion Nat¬ ional Convention, S-2; Manager of Swing Band, S-2; Echelon Platoon, J-2, Cultural Olympics, S-l. JOHN ELWOOD NACE (Jack) 1801 Wingohocking Street, Philadelphia Born: August 9, 1934 Course: Regular and Drafting Activities: Activities Night, ' 47; Centennial Pageant, ' 48. tan 195 2 23 FRANK LESLIE NEWMAN (Frank ' Waterfall, Pa. Born: November 27, 1934 Course: General and Pattern Making Activities: Band, 8-A ro S-2; Captain of Band, S-2, Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Swing Band, J-2 to S-2, Leader of Swing Band, S-l, S-2, Cultural Olympics, ' 50, 51, Intramural Softball Champions, 51; Intramural Soccer Champions, 51; Activities Night, ' 47 Dramatic Club, S-l; Cost: The Devil and Daniel Webester; National Honor Society, S-2 ROBERT EARL NORDSTROM (Bob ' 165 Madison Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Born: December 28, 1934 Course: General and Clerical Activities: House Committee, 51; Activities Night, ' 47; Intramural League Commissioner, 51, 52, Guide Sergeant in Battalion, ' 52. BERNARD ROBERT OLESKA (Ben ' 143 Main Street, Stockton, Pa. Born: June 18, 1934 Course: Regular and Stenography Activities: Activities Night, ' 47; Centennial Pogeant, ' 48; Cultural Olympics, ' 50, 51, 52; Band, 8-B to S-2; Swing Band, J-2 to S-2 Sergeant in Band, S-2; Class Treasurer, S-l; Girard News Reporter, S-2, Dramatic Club, S-2. ERNESTO G. C. F. PODAGROSI (Ernie ' 949 Pittsburgh Street, Springdale, Pa. Born: August 5, 1935 Course: Regular and Auto Shop Activities: Activities Night, ' 47; Centennial Pageant, ' 48; Manual Arts Prize; Echelon Platoon, 50, 51; First Lieutenant, Company, B; In¬ tramural Champions, Basketball, 52; Intramural Champions, Softball, 51; Intramural Champions, Soccer, 51; Basketball, 50, 51; Girard Mogaznie Associate Editor, 51; Dramatic Club, J-2 to S-2; Casts: The Farce of the Worthy Master Pierre Patelin, The Devil and Daniel Webster. The Little Father of the Wilderness, Supply Ser¬ geant, 51; Guide Sergeant, S-l; Social Committee, S-2. 24 Dtiz doxinttiian JOHN RICE RITCHEY (Johnny) 610 Eighth Avenue, Juniata, Altoona, Pa. Born: December 25, 1935 Course: Regular and Stenography Activities: Dramatic Club, J-2 to S-2; Casts: The Farce of the Worthy Master, Pierre Patelin, The Devil and Daniel Webster, ' The Little Father of the Wilderness, House Committee, ST; Cultural Olympics, ' 50, ' 51, ' 52; Activities Night, ' 47; Centennial Pageant, ' 48; Student Center, J-l; National Honor Society, S-2. JOHN SAMUEL SCHEPISI (John) 1912 South Bonsall Street, Philadelphia Born: August 21, 1934 Course: Practical Arts and Printing Activities: Activities Night, ' 47; Sergeant in Battalion, S-2; Track Team, ' 52; Champion Intramural Soccer Team, ' 51; Assembly Rep¬ resentative, S-2, All Star Intramural Soccer Team, ' 51. EDGAR ALFRED SMITH (Smitty) 409 Franklin Street, Darby, Pa. Born: November 17, 1935 Course: Regular and Stenography Activities: Activities Night, ' 47; Centennial Pageant, ' 48; Band 8-A to S-2; Sergeant, S-2; Dramatic Club, J-2 to S-2; Casts: The Farce of the Worthy Master, Pierre Patelin, The Devil and Daniel Webester; Caen Committee, 1-1; Girard News, J-2 to S-2; News Editor, S-2; Culrural Olympics, ' 50, ' 51, ' 52; Intramural Soccer Champions, ' 52; Model Republican National Convention, S-2; Swing Band, J-2 to S-2; Bandmaster ' s Convention, ' 49; Student Center, S-2. JAMES MICHAEL SPITTLE (Jim) Williamstown, Pa. Born: March 31, 1934 Course: General and Cabinet Making Activities: Activities Night, ' 47; Girard Magazine Staff, ' 50; Intra¬ mural Soccer, Basketball, Softball, ' 49 to ' 52; Intramural Champs in Softball and Soccer, ' 51; All Star Intramural Basketball and All Star Intramural SoccerTeam, ' 50; Centennial Pageant, ' 48. SIDNEY LANGLAND STIRLING (Sid) 4702 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia Born: April 25, 1934 Course: General and Drafting Activities: Girard Magazine Staff, ' 51, ' 52; Art Staff, ' 51; Art Editor, ' 52; Corinthian Art Editor, ' 52; Ho-Hum Editor of Girard News, ' 52; Intramural Softball Champions, ' 51; Intramural Soccer Champions, ' 51; Intramural Basketball Champions, ' 52; Glee Club, S-2; Social Com¬ mittee, J-l; Dramatic Club, ' 51, ' 52; Junior Band, ' 48; Activities Night, ' 47. HOWARD LeROY STOVER (Smoky) Box 745 Ashton Mills, Chester, Pa. Born: May 27, 1934 Course: Regular and Sheet Metal Activities: Activities Night, ' 47; Centennial Pageant, ' 48; First Sergeant, Company C; Gym Team, ' 51, ' 52; Captain of Gym Team, ' 52; Basketball Team, ' 50; Dramatic Club, ' 52; Echelon, ' 51; Intramural Soccer Championship S-l. WILLIAM HUNTER SURGEONER (Hoot) 659 Avenue A Glenside, Reading, Pa. Born: August 24, 1934 Course: General and Machine Shop Activities: Girard News, J-l to S-2; Sports Editor, S-l; Co-Editor-in- Chief, S-2; Girard Mogazine J-l; Color Guard, S-2; Soccer, ' 50, ' 51; Basketball, ' 49, 50, ' 51, ' 52; Track, ' 51, ' 52; Intramural Softball Champions, ' 51; Chairman Athletic Committee, S-2; Ex-Officio Member of Student Cabinet; Activities Night, ' 47; Associate Editor Girard Mogazine, S-l. EDWARD JOSEPH SWARTZ (Ed) 2042 East Somerset Street, Philadelphia Born: February 8, 1935 Course; Regular and Electric Shop Activities: Activities Night, ' 47; Band, 8-A to 1-1; Centennial Pageant, ' 48; Echelon Platoon, S-l; Intramural Softball Champions, J-2; Track Team, ' 51, ' 52; Intramural Soccer Champions, S-l; Intramural Basket- boll Champions, S-2; First Sergeant in Battalion, S-2; Girard News Reporter, S-2. 26 U(iz d.o’ii.ntfi Can MICHAEL JOSEPH SWEENEY (Mike) 3017 Harper Street, Philadelphia Born: September 12, 1935 Course: Regular and Sheet Metal Activities: Activities Might, ' 47; Color Guard, ' 52; Swimming Team, ' 49 ' 50; Gym Team, ' 51. SAMUEL ALBERT THOMAS (Som) 101 Riverside Drive, Scranton, Pa. Born: January 19,1935 Course: General and Cabinet Making Activities: Activities Night, ' 47; Drill Team, ' 50, ' 51; Guide Sergeant, Company B, S-2; Caen Committee, J-2; School Committee, S-l; House Committee, S-2; Wrestling Team, ' 50, ' 51. JOSEPH TOBIN (Joe) 6012 Nassau Road, Philadelphia Born: April 6, 1935 Course: Regular and Printing Activities: Gym Team, ' 48, ' 49, ' 50; Soccer Team, ' 50, ' 51; City Championship Team, ' 51; Activities Night, ' 47; Centennial Pageant, ' 48; Intramural Softball Champions, ' 51; Intramural Basketball Champ¬ ion ' s, ' 52. ALFRED TOIZER (AD 2833 West Harold Street, Philadelphia Born: November 19, 1935 Course: Regular and Stenography Activities: Concert Band, 10-B to S-2; Sergeant in Band; Cultural Olympics, ' 50, ' 51; Girard News Reporter; Activities Night, ' 47; Cen¬ tennial Pageant, ' 48; Student Center, S-2; Junior Town Meeting of the Air; National Honor Society, S-2. DOMENIC ANTHONY TREMONTE (Dom 517 North Gross Street, Philadelphia Born: November 22, 1935 Course: Regular and Electric Shop Activities: Activities Night, ' 47; Centennial Pageant, ' 48; Social Com¬ mittee, J-2; Echelon Platoon, ' 51; Corporal in Battalion, J-2; Sergeant, S-l; Captain of Company C, S-2; Dramatic Club, S-l - S-2; Casts: The Devil and Daniel Webster, In the Zone, The Little Father in the Wilderness, Auditorium Sound Engineer, S-2; Swing Band; Soccer Team, J-l to S-l; City Soccer Champions, ' 51; Intramural Softball Champs, ' 51; Intramural Basketball Champs, ' 51; Student Assembly, S-2; President of Dramatic Club, S-2. ISIDORE COSTAS TRIPOLITIS (Trip) 7064 Ruskin Lane, Upper Darby, Pa. Born: September 3, 1935 Course: Regular and Clerical Activities: Band, 7-A to S-2; 1st Sergeant of Band, S-2; Swing Band, J-2, S-l; Cultural Olympics, ' 50, ' 51, ' 52; Dramatic Club, J-2 to S-2, Casts: The Farce of the Worthy Master, Pierre Patelin, The Devil and Daniel Webster; Delegate at Fifth Model Republican Convention, S-2; Activities Night, ' 47; Centennial Pageant, ' 48; Caen Committee, 1-2; Band Master ' s Convention, ' 49; Typist for Girard News, S-l; News Editor, S-2; Student Center, S-Z LEO EDWARD TROY (Lee 1348 South Corlies Street, Philadelphia Born: February 6, 1935 Course: Regular and Carpentry Activities: Activities Night, ' 47; Centennial Pageant, ' 48; Girard Magazine Associate Editor, J-l to S-2; Girard News, S-2; Guidon, Company C, S-2; Co-manager Soccer, S-l. VICTOR JOHN TUNILA (Vic) 27 South Meade Street, Wikes-Barre, Pa. Born: September 5, 1935 Course: Regular and Cabinet Making Activities: Bosketball, ' 52; Baseball, ' 51, ' 52; Girard Magazine, J-2 to S-2; Co-Editor-in-Chief of Girard Magazine, S-2; Activities Night, ' 47; Dramatic Club, J-2 to S-2; Cast: The Devil and Daniel Webster, ' The French Farce, Vice-President of Dramatic Club, S-2; Cor¬ inthian Staff, S-2; Drill Team, S-l; Sergeant in Company D; Second place in Single Competitive Drill, S-l; ALL-Star Intramural Basket¬ ball Teom, ' 50; Cultural Olympics, ' 52; House Committee, J-2; Student Assembly, 10-B to S-2; Championshp Intramural Soccer Team, ' 51; National Honor Society, S-2. 28 JPlz GoxLntti ian WALTER AUGUST UEBELE (Wain Box 417 Bernardsville, New Jersey Born: March 31, 1935 Course: General ond Carpentry Activities: Activities Night, ' 47; Centennial Pageant, ' 48; Lieutenant in Recruits, S-l, S-2; Girard Magazine Staff, S-l Dramatic Club; Casts: The Farce of the Worthy Master, Pierre Patelin, ' The Devil and Daniel Webster, Secretary-Treasurer of Dramatic Club, S-2; As¬ sistant Art Editor, Girard Magazine; Caen Committee, S-l. CHESTER H. Van WHY (Cheti 113 Myrtle Street, Stroudsburg, Pa. Born: January 13, 1935 Course: General and Carpentry Activities: Centennial Pageant, ' 48; Echelon, S-2; Wrestling Team, S-2; Associate Editor, Girard Magazine, J-l to S-2; Corporal in the Battalion. CHARLES WAKERICS (Charlie) 2437 Ritner Street, Philadelphia Born: December 10, 1933 Course: General and Drafting Activities: Assembly Committee, ' 52; Corinthian Contributor; Girard Magazine Staff. HENRY LEONARD WYZYKOWSKI (Honk) 2965 Memphis Street, Philadelphia Born: October 15, 1934 Course: Practical Arts and Printing Activities: Activities Night ' 47; Centennial Pageant, ' 48; Corporal in Battalion, J-2; Sergeant, S-l; 1st Lieutenant, S-2; Track, 51, 52, Intramural Baseball Championship, ' 51; Intramural Soccer Champion¬ ship, ' 51; All-Star Intramural Soccer, ' 51; Assembly Representative, 1-1, 2-1; Jesse B. Manbeck Prize, S-l. 7 06, t , , , Most typical bummer Mangione Most pleasant disposition Corsini Most carefree Sweeney Most boisterous Tremonte Most conservative Sabol Best athletes Heffner, Guida Best dancer Light Best dressed Wyzykowski Best actor Martin Best build Stover, Englehardt Best writer Van Why Biggest tin ear Sabol Biggest stoker Spittle Biggest smile Cohen Oldest Sabol Youngest Ritchey Biggest dogger” Swartz First married Stirling Biggest diesel Kase Quietest Blackwell Tallest Tunila Shortest Tobin Heaviest Uebele Most noted seeker of recognition Smith Most bashful Nordstrom Most emphatic Flanagan Wittiest Toizer Best politician Martin First millionaire Loder Biggest day dr earner McKnight Biggest feet Podagrosi and Tunila Best musicians Newman and Felberbaum First to be bald Green Fastest runner Wyzykowski Most likely to succeed The Class 30 yiiE Corinthian ut tyou macpMe? BARR, DONALD A well-dressed detective BAUMANN, RICHARD R. .Energetic BLACKWELL, LANE H. Taking a shower BRESSI, ANDREW E. Without Jeanne Crain CONRADI, DIETRICH L. Passing English COHEN, NORMAN S. .An Irish tenor CORSINI, RAYMOND .Without friends DAVIS, RONALD T. .Without Jane ECKARD, JAMES A. Acting like a human being ENGELHARDT, ROBERT F. Interplanetary space cadet FELBERBAUM, ARTHUR J. On time FLANAGAN, WILLIAM A. Losing an argument FURMANSKI, ROBERT Without Doak Walker GREEN, GEORGE R. .Untidy GUIDA, PAUL L. Modest HEFFNER, DALE F. Without his glasses HEISLER, WILLIAM F. .A cool cat” KASE, ROBERT H. . Entering West Point KLINGER, DARRELL J. .A city slicker LIGHT, JOHN M. Not a community son” LODER, DONALD L. .Without his fathers MABUS, GORDON J.. .Using his own MAGEE, GERALD R. Without his fruit boots” MANGIONE, CHARLES Not afraid of bugs MARTIN, JOHN A social lunkhead McKNIGHT, JOHN W. Not getting his Sentinel NACE, JOHN E. .Awake NEWMAN, FRANK L. Without his trick hat” NORDSTROM, ROBERT E. In a basketball scandal OLEKSA, BERNARD R.. . Playing real drums PODAGROSI, ERNESTO G. With a crew cut RINKO, LEWIS N. A tax collector RITCHEY, JOHN R. In the lumber business SABOL, FRANKLIN .In class SCHEPISI, JOHN A blond-haired paleface SMITH, EDGAR A. Serious SPITTLE, JAMES M. Going without a meal STIRLING, SIDNEY L. With a girl his own age STOVER, HOWARD L. Wearing shoulder pads SURGEONER, WILLIAM H. In a flock of owls SWARTZ, EDWARD J. .Fixing watches SWEENEY, MICHAEL A prohibitionist THOMAS, SAMUEL A. Saving souls in the Congo TOBIN, JOSEPH With straight legs TOIZER, ALFRED Without a joke TREMONTE, DOMENIC A. A janitor at the morgue I ' RIPOl ITIS, I SI DOR c. Changing his name to Smith TROY, LEO E. Archie’s little boy TUNILA, VICTOR A midget UEBELE, WALTER A. A ballet dancer VAN WHY, CHESTER H. Dating the same girl twice WAKERICS, CHARLES Annoying people WHITMIRE, DAVID H. Without his tongue WYZYKOWSKI, HENRY L. Wearing hum” clothes We were rather amazed when, in the beginning of the term, Dr. Zeil called a class meeting and frankly told us what was expected of us. He told us it was up to each boy to make the best of himself during his last term. We feel that we accepted the challenge well. It would have been harder to do, however, if it hadn ' t been for the help and encouragement from the other members of the household. The nightly sorties to Dr. White ' s room to view his scrapbook, the friendliness and helpfulness of Mr. and Mrs. Maillardet, and the visits we made to Mr. Zarella ' s and Dr. Cooper ' s homes will hold their places in our hearts. The memories of our school will never dim, but the glories of brightest light will always be the glories of our last term—in Allen Hall. Dr. White Dr. Zeil Mrs. Maillardet Mr. Maillardet When we finally reached Allen Hall after ten years of waiting and hoping, all our dreams of the Senior life came true. We entered into a new way of living—the really close companionship among members of a class. We formed new friendships and we regret now that they were not made sooner. The many showers we took each day at the beginning of the term, the friendlier relationship between boys and the housemasters, and the many new privileges we enjoyed will linger with us as some of our more pleasant memories of Girard. But with these privileges, of course, came new responsibilities; responsibilities that were placed upon us as the Seniors, the leaders of the school. It was for us now to ser the examples; it was for us to improve in every way possible the conditions we had gone through; it was for us to take the leading hand in the publications, the battalion, and sports. These were the things that were developing in us the independence and self-reliance we will need so often after we leave the protection of the walls—never to return as students of Girard. Hiett 32 U(iz doxuitt uan From out that old familiar bower, High in the ivy-covered tower, The Chapel chimes peal forth the hour As in the days of yore. THE CLASS 7952 55 JUNE 1952 Sweet memories of bygone days! Let’s all in song our voices raise; O, dear Girard, we sing thy praise With reverence and love. 34 C-ozintfiian THE CHAPEL 35 1952 PUBLICATIONS SWING BAND CONCERT BAND GLEE CLUB BATTALION DRAMATIC CLUB SOCIALS STUDENT CENTER doTintfiian 36 Publications... Graduation Day is here! The most popular piece of literature on the campus today is the colorful CORINTHIAN. However, few Girardians seem to realize the enormous amount of time and effort that the Senior Class has put into their publi¬ cation. They usually take it as a matter of course that an extraordinarily interesting book will be published. That is exactly what we have tried to accomplish this term. By selecting Donald Loder and Robert Engelhardt as editors-in-chief, we were sure that the very best possible book would be compiled. Very capably assisting the editors in the capacity of writers were Victor Tunila and Alfred Toizer. Richard Baumann, working tediously, turned in an admirable job as photographer. In mentioning names we surely cannot overlook the outstanding accomplishments of Mike Light and Lewis Rinko. The talented hands of Sid Sterling designed our beautiful cover. Indeed, all these boys put no end of time into making our class record a success. Term after term the GIRARD MAGAZINE has been consistently improved. It can now be favorably compared with some of the finest high school literary works in the country. Under the outstanding sponsorship of Mr. Stephen R. Lawrence and the tireless attention of the editors-in-chief, Lewis N. Rinko and Victor J. Tunila, the spring issue of the Magazine was one of the best. Sidney R. Sterling and Walter A. Uebele are to be commended for their work as art editors; the same is due Andrew E. Bressi, who held the job of feature editor. Donald Barr was exchange editor while Chester H. Van Why, Dietrich L. Conradi, Ernesto G. Podagrosi, William H. Surgeoner, and Leo E. Troy served as associate editors. Donald L. Loder, Robert F. Engelhardt, James M. Spittle, John W. Martin, and William A. Flanagan complete the list of the Magazine ' s senior contributors. The imagination and writing skills exemplified by these boys are only a few of the unique features of this publication. 37 m 2 Editing a bi-weekly newspaper and holding in check an immense group of reporters is no simple job. However, by putting the work into the capable hands of Editors-in-Chief William Surgeoner and Dave Whitmire, we were certain that they would turn out a clear, exact, and attractive paper. Not to be forgotten, of course, is our sponsor. Dr. Raymond Haskell. To him, from the depths of our hearts, goes sincere appreciation for the expert advice and guidance he has given us in preparation of the GIRARD NEWS. Then, too, we will always remember the magnificent work of the other seniors on this staff. Acting as sports editor was Charles Mangione with Ed Swartz as his assistant. Cos Tripolitis and Al Smith were very efficient news editors. Richard Baumann capably filled the position of photographer, while John Martin wrote the editorals. Sid Sterling added jokes to the Ho Hum column. Don¬ ald Loder filled the position of business manager with Bill Flanagan as his capable assistant. Al Toizer, Bernard Oleksa, John McKnight, Robert Engelhardt, and Leo Troy served as reporters on THE NEWS. To these boys go our earnest congrat¬ ulations and the realization that they have done a job thoroughly. 3 Z7 i£ (2o f iLntfiLan Swing Band... Tremonte, Olekso, Newman, Tripolitis, Smith, Martin, Felberbaum, Low lights, dancing couples, and soft music mark the usual Girard dance. The music has always been good, but during the past few terms it has improved to a terrific degree. The men who made this possible were naturally the players. The sax section was represented by Isidore Tripolitis, who played the tenor sax. The trumpet section included E. Alfred Smith and Arthur J. Felberbaum. And the drums? Well, who else but the inimitable Bernard Oleksa. Bernie offered many enjoy¬ able moments to our life here with his unique style of drumming. Performing the less outstanding but still important jobs were Domenic Tremonte, electrician, and John Martin, manager. Frank Newman was the leader of the swing band. Since J-l Frank has been in this student-run organization. When he was elected leader in S-l, he made a great turnover. The music was better and more up-to-date. Because of his superior qualities, he was elected leader again this term. The boys practiced five nights a week, and their schedules usually included the most popular numbers of the day. Under Frank ' s leader¬ ship the organization soared to even greater heights. It is generally agreed, when the last strains of Good Night, Sweetheart die on their instruments, that the finest swing band the college has ever known will say good-bye. We can only say that we hope the remaining classes will have a swing band that will impart the life, informality, and good music Frank and his band have given for the past year. 39 93 2 _ The Glee Club . .. Flanagan, Sabol, Engelhardt, Rinko, Felberbaum, Newman, Mabus, Davis, Stirling We of the glee club could not leave the College this June without in some way expressing our appreciation to Dr. Banks and Miss Juliet Stacks for their sincere help and co-operation during our last few terms of singing. We may forget some of the anthems we sang, but we will never forget the varied pep talks administered by Dr. Banks during rehearsals. His ready wit and truly wonderful personality made us want to sing our best all the time. Our class cannot boast of having the largest number of boys in the Glee Club this term, but we can say that we joined the club because we sing for the love of sing¬ ing. With Bob Engelhardt as president, Gordon Mabus as vice-president, and Bill Flanagan as Secretary, the club quickly got under way at the beginning of the term. The other singers were Frank Sabol, Sid Stirling, Ronnie Davis, Art Felberbaum, and Lew Rinko. The last Christmas concert came with all its trimmings. The snow that paralyzed the city, the brightly decorated, sweet-smelling Christmas trees, and the group of boys who extemporaneously serenaded the visitors with carols as they passed through the gates to go home will live long in our memories. We will remember, too, the less spectacular parts of this life. Our Sunday morning processions down the chapel aisle, the anthems, and the many pleasant re¬ hearsals are living memories that will fade only when the last of us has gone. How could we forget such things that are so typical of our life here in Girard! It is with real regret that we say good-bye to this life and fine group. Dr. Banks and Miss Stacks 40 OL doxintfiu Concert Band--- Toizer, Felberbaum, Smith, Light, Tripolitis, Newman, Oieksa, Engelhardt Once again the Concert Band turned in an outstanding season. In the spring term the musicians really have an opportunity to show the world how good they are. This term ' s band, capably led by Captain Frank Newman, was acclaimed one of the finest in recent years. Leading was nothing new to Frank, as he was leader of the Swing Band for a year. He took the reins, organized and guided it to a grand climax on Founders Day. His junior officers, First Lieutenant John Light, Second Lieutenants Art Felberbaum and Bob Engelhardt, and Sergeants Ben Oieksa, Al Toizer, Al Smith, and Cos Tripolitis, aided invaluably in bringing the band to a successful finish. Participating in this group was a wonderful experience. It all began in May, 1949, when we attended the Pennsylvania Bandmaster ' s Association Convention in York. From then on we attended two Cultural Olympics festivities, three May Day celebrations at the zoo, three trips down the Delaware River on Maritime Day, four Founder ' s Day celebrations, two Battalion Open House events, two well- done Christmas Concerts, and, of course, the innumerable Saturday morning con¬ certs. Our stay in the band has been a memorable one—a memory which we hope never dims thro ' the ages. Dr. Horning and Mr. Morrison , Behind all this activity are two of the finest music teachers in the city—Dr. Ralph V. Horning and Mr. Robert Morrison. These were the men who taught us to play, watched us improve, and prepared us for public appearances. Their work with us has made our participation in the Concert Band exciting, entertaining, and successful. They deserve an enthusiastic commendation from all of us. 4 1952 _ The Cadet Officers Today, more than ever, military training is essential in the schooling of young men. The Girard Battalion is, of course, a fine example of this training, but, above all, it gives a growing man opportunity to accept responsibility. Under the splendid leadership of Bill Flanagan, who served in the capacity of Cadet Major, the Battalion was one of the best ever to leave the armory. Because of the patience, time, and interest he put into his overwhelming task, success was inevitable. In the future days of our recollection will be his stalwart figure leading the Battalion parade. One must not overlook his junior officers. Capably assisting him were Adjutant, Captain Paul L Guida; Inspector, Captain Charles Mangione; and Recruits Captain, Robert H. Kase. Leading their respective companies were Captains Lewis N. Rinko, Domenic A. Tremonte, and David H. Whitmire. To assist these men in lieutenants ' capacity were Ernesto G. Podagrosi, Henry L. Wyzykowski, and Richard R. Baumann. Much credit must certainly be rendered to the ever-toiling recruit instructors, Diet- rich L. Conradi, and John Martin. Officers of the color guard were Dale F. Heffner and James A. Eckard. Very capably exercising first sergeants ' functions were Norman S. Cohen, Edward J. Swartz, Howard L. Stover, and Robert Furmanski. Not to be forgotton, of course, were our guidons George R. Green, John Sche- pisi, Leo E. Troy, and John McKnight. We of the Battalion wish to ex¬ press our utmost appreciation of the experienced guidance of Colonel Hamilton and Colonel Rabola. The Battalion would never have accom¬ plished much without their tireless aid. 42 Jriz dorintfiuin Dramatic Club... Engelhardt, Oleska, Ritchey, 4th Row Corsini, Martin, Eckard, Rinko From small beginnings in the fali of 1950, the June ' 52 members of the Dramatic Club gradually developed into one of the finest representations of talent ever to come under the guiding hand of Mr. Henry V. Andrews and carry on the fine traditions of the Club. The Scheming Lieutenant had only two of our boys in minor parts. That was in December 1950. The following spring saw two of our number in strong supporting roles in The Farce of the Worthy Master, with many others in other supporting roles The second play that evening was Gringoire, the Ballad Monger, which contained only one of our representatives. Our class was proud to be represented in the first play ever to be presented with students from outside schools. That play was The Devil and Daniel Webster. In cooperation with Girls ' High students, we participated in three plays: Cheaper by the Dozen, a Girls ' High production with four of us in the leading roles, In the Zone, and The Little Father of the Wilderness. The Club elected Dorn Tremonte president, Vic Tunila, vice-president, and Walt Uebele, secretary-treasurer. Those of us in the Dramatic Club will not forget the many little things that go into the making of a play. Besides the invaluable experience we had, we will remember the suspense of the auditions, hours of tedious rehearsal, and the final thrill of the actual performance. We cannot ignore those in the class who worked behind the scenes with art, lighting, or props, for these boys were as much a part of the Club and its performance as the leading man; nor can we ignore the hard work of our coach, Mr. Andrews, whom we have come to recognize as a true master of the stage. 7952 43 THE FARCE OF THE WORTHY MASTER, PIERRE PATELIN GRINGOIRE, THE BALLAD MONGER THE DEVIL AND DANIEL WEBSTER IN THE ZONE THE LITTLE FATHER OF THE WILDERNESS THE SCHEMING LIEUTENANT CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN VICTOR TUNILA Vice-President MR. HENRY V. ANDREWS Dramatic Club Director DOMENIC TREMONTE President 44 { ZJPle. doxinttiLan Our Social Life... January 27, 1951. The stage was set, the lessons learned, and the boys excited. This was our first dance. It couldn ' t be possible, but there we were on the dance floor with a girl in our arms, and every¬ one watching, too. We were a little green at first, but we gradually caught on, and soon forgot we were dancing, and thought instead we were floating on a passing cloud with a goddess as our partner. Although we weren ' t the practiced professionals the seniors appeared to be, we weren ' t the broomsticks we imagined ourselves, either. Alfred Smith filled in os Master of Ceremonies, and together with the Miss Miriam McGhee swing band, turned our fondest hopes and dreams into the best of realities. Then, on May 5, 1951, we stepped out again; this time with a little experience behind us. Here we were much more suave and a little less stage-struck. Once again the swing bond was on hand to touch off the program with a bit of good flavor. We left the dance with a great debt of gratitude to our hosts, our hostesses, and Miss McGhee. December 1, 1951 brought our S-l dance, another great success and stepping stone to confidence in social activities, which up to our junior year had been so lacking. If music be the food of life, then let the band play on. And play on they did! We loved it. Never had Frank Newman ' s musical dozen seemed so vigorous and pulsating in their many numbers. S-2! We were ready then for our last fling. And what a fling! On February 22, 1952 Dorn Tremonte led us through the most delightful evening we ever enjoyed in Girard College. Doing the Dip, the Prep, the Box, and many others, the boys displayed talent that a practiced dancer exhibits. The Officers ' Hop—our first formal! Major Bill Flanagan and Colonel Hamilton took pains to insure that the dance be a one and only. Gliding around the floor to the tunes of the swing band, the fellows realized that it was truly a night never to be forgotten. At last came the cherry on top of the ice cream—the Graduation Dance. I nis was our final Girard social, and the real test of all the dancing graces we learned through lessons and experience. We had ripened from the green, gawky lad of J-l to the tried and glorious Arthur Murray of S-2. As the lights went low, and the strains of Goodnight, Sweetheart filled our hearts, we realized that our social life coming to an end, was just another part of our huge debt to Girard—one to be long remembered and cherished. 45 7952 The Student Center... Magee Baumann Mr. MacGregor Loder The Student Center is three years old. We remember in September, 1949, when the store opened for business. In these few years it has expanded into a profit-making business and a fine representation of students ' ability to accept responsibilities and add to the illustrious name that past graduates have given to Girard. The manager of the store for the past five months was Don Loder, the class ' ablest businessman. Duck began work there two years ago and became manager last term. Richard Baumann, assistant manager, often put in more than a dozen hours a week in contributing to the Center ' s operation. Nor can we forget the valuable as¬ sistance of Jerry Magee. Under the guidance of Mr. Caswell E. MacGregor, the faculty advisor, these three boys supervised the efficient operation of the store. It was due to Mr. MacGregor ' s influence and persistence that we have had such a large turnout of Seniors to work as salesmen in the Student Center. Another remarkable accomplishment of the Student Center is the efficient way they handled the crowds on Mothers ' Day and Founder ' s Day. Our class, June, 1952, predicts that, upon our return on Founder ' s Day, 1962, the Student Center will have a flourishing trade, a tripled working capital, and be a permanent Girard institution. We wish good luck to the future managers, and we only hope they can give to the store what Don Loder, Richard Baumann, Jerry Magee, and many other Seniors gave it; then we will be sure of a correct prediction. 46 ( Z 7fl£ C-OZUltfl ian THE LIBRARY 47 7 Q’j2 SOCCER BASKETBALL SWIMMING TRACK BASEBALL WRESTLING GYMNASTICS INTRAMURALS 574 doxbitPzuin 4 S ettenmm... BASKETBALL Dale Heffner ' 51, ' 52 Paul Guida ' 51, ' 52 Charle Mangione ' 51 Bill Surgeoner ' 52 Dave Whitmire ' 52 Norm Cohen ' 52 Vic Tunila ' 52 • SOCCER Paul Guida ' 50, ' 51 Dale Heffner ' 51 Dorn Tremonte ' 51 Dick Conradi ' 51 Norm Cohen ' 51 Joe Tobin ' 51 Bill Surgeoner ' 51 • BASEBALL Paul Guida ' 51 Charlie Mangione ' 51 Bob Furmanski ' 51 Dick Conradi ' 51 Dave Whitmire ' 52 Vic Tunila ' 52 Reds Eckard ' 52 • TRACK Dale Heffner ' 51, ' 52 Ed Swartz ' 51, ' 52 Jerry Magee ' 50, ' 51, ' 52 Bob Engelhardt ' 50, ' 51 Mike Light ' 51, ' 52 Bill Surgeoner ' 51 Ben Oleksa ' 51 Henry Wyzykowski ' 51, ' 52 Bill Flangan ' 51 Dorn Tremonte ' 52 • WRESTLING Ernie Podagrosi ' 52 Chet Van Why ' 52 Jerry Magee ' 52 Sam Thomas ' 52 Reds Eckard ' 52 Bill Flanagan ' 52 Frank Sabol ' 52 • MANAGERS Richard Baumann ' 48, ' 49, 50 Ron Davis ' 50, 51 Bob Kase ' 52 • SWIMMING Bill Flanagan ' 49, ' 50, ' 51 Lew Rinko ' 50 Mike Light ' 52 • GYM Howie Stover ' 52 Joe Tobin ' 49 Bob Engelhardt ' 49 49 T95 2 COACHES Mr. Shuster, Mr. Jones, Mr. Lawrence, Mr. Rothberg, Mr. Wolstenholme, Mr. Severy, Mr. Otto An important factor in the success of any team is the coaching it receives. We are proud to say that the men serving in this capacity worked diligently and tirelessly for the school squads. Mr. Alford. G. Otto heads the athletic department. Under his leadership the sports programs at Girard rose to new heights. Mr. David Wol¬ stenholme turned in a magnificent job of coaching soccer and baseball. Mr. Ben¬ jamin Severy took the responsibility of looking after both the gym and track teams. New faces in this profession came in the form of Mr. Leonard Kittner, who coached wrestling, and Mr. Stephen Lawrence, who coached basketball. One can ' t forget the great effort of Mr. Henry Jones has put into coaching the swimming team. To these men we wish to express our sincere thanks with the firm hope that they will be able to repeat their great success with Girard teams in the future. MANAGERS One of the most unap¬ preciative and difficult tasks on the campus is that of be¬ ing a manager. In reality boys undertaking this job have many duties and often work harder than the ath¬ letes. Richard Baumann put two years into this profession. He earned his letters by managing both the varsity basketball and soccer teams. This strenuous work took much time and effort. Act¬ ing as his assistants in soccer were Ronnie Davis and Leo Troy. Serving the gym team in this position of manager Robert Kase ond Ronald Davis was fh e hard working senior, Robert Kase. Due to his efficient service for that squad, all of their records were ac¬ curately kept. These boys cannot imagine the extent of our appreciation. They have held obscure jobs, but have handled them as a Girardian should. 5 ° Z 7fiz dozintfiLan Soccer . . . Tremonte, Troy Conradi, Heffner, Guida, Flanagan, Cohen, Surgeoner, Tobin, Davis A grand array of booters will leave the campus in June after completing one of the most outstanding soccer seasons Girard has ever known. Not only did this magnificent squad go undefeated in regular scheduled contests, but they climaxed the year in attaining the coveted city championship. Playing the Archives of Northeast in the finals was a long-awaited day. When it came at last, Girards aggregation soundiy trumped that squad, 2-1. Of those who witnessed the encounter, many were heard to say that they had never seen such flawless soccer players as those who represented our Steel and Garnet. On examining the roles of players on the team, we see many gleaming stars who willl long be remembered. Captain and All-Scholastic Paul Guida turned in an enviable season at center half. All-Scholastic Dale Heffner was a real threat at center forward; he lead the team in scoring with nineteen counters. Because of his consistent, good work at outside left, Dick Conradi gained honorable mention on the All-independent team. Not to be forgotten, of course, is Joe Tobin, who also played the line. Norm Cohen, one of the most underrated players, turned in a sterling season at the left half-back post. He was consistently effective on both offense and defense. Other members of the greased-lightning backfield were Bill Surgeoner at right half, Dorn Tremonte, a veritable fortress at fullback, and Bill Flanagan as goalie. Last but not least is the man responsible for the team ' s success, Coach Wolsten- holme. Because of his tireless efforts with the boys, they thank him for all the success they attained. Basketball . .. It has been several seasons since a Girard College basketball team was able to compile a record in which the win column exceeded the lose column. The trick was finally turned by the ' 51 - ' 52 hoopsters, who attained a 7-6 record. The starting five, which was composed of four of the graduating class, turned in a splendid all-round performance under Coach Lawrence ' s guidance. The spirited team was led by Co-captains Paul L. Guida and Dale F. Heffner, both of whom achieved starting roles with William H. Surgeoner and Norman S. Cohen. These four courtmen, with top replacements Victor Tunila and David H. Whitmire, combined to give the team its winning record. All Girardians who attended the basket¬ ball games this season will long remember the sensational one-handed tosses at the hoop by speedy Dale Heffner. Dale amazed the spectators with his great off-balance shots. E qualing Dale ' s great performances were those of his running mate Paul Guida. Paul will be remembered for his patented, one-hand jump shots by which he scored the majority of his points. Handling backcourt duties very capably was William Surgeoner, who turned in some wonderful performances with his ball-handling wizardry. Norman Cohen broke into the starting lineup in the latter part of the season. Norm was a constant scoring threat to the opposition with his driving layups and stab shots. Unable to play first-string ball, but constant pluggers nevertheless, were Dave Whitmire and Vic Tunila. A word should be said about Charles Mangione, who was a starter for the team a season ago. Because of a heart condition he did not return for the season ' s competition. Coach Lawrence did a splendid job with his material, and the graduating hoop¬ sters would like to express their sincere thanks. 52 dozintfiian Baseball... Guido, Eckard, Mangione, Flanagan, Furmanski, McKnight, Whitmire, Klinger, Rinko, Tunila An imposing array of seniors hung up their coveted spikes and gloves and bade farewell to teammates only a few days ago. With Coach Wolstenholme at the helm, our team had a fairly good season. The schedule included such formidable opponents as Penn Charter, Hill School, Williamson Trade School, Haverford School, Pennsyl¬ vania School for the Deaf, and Bok Vocational. Although they lost several encounters, they by no means dropped them all. As a matter of fact, this years nine was judged superior to several previous teams in Girard history. So that you may become better acquainted with the players who will soon pass through the gates, let ' s introduce them. We find Robert Furmanski and Lewis N. Rinko at the initial sack. Paul Guida and James T. Eckard held down second base. Charles Mangione, who missed his last year because of a heart condition, and Captain David H. Whitmire capably took care of the shortstop position. Victor Tunila handled the hot corner at third base. Catching flies in the outfield we had William Flanagan, John W McKnight, and Darrell J. Klinger. Important men on any team are the moundsmen. Old reliable Dietrich Conradi saw many a game on the hill. He has been a member of the team since 10-B. Norman Cohen, more or less a jack of all trades, also took the mound on occasion. It isn ' t that you lost or won But how you played the game. ' J •J-: T tiJ 53 7952 Swimming... At the conclusion of Commencement four men of our class will hang up their garnet trunks and bid ado to the pool after completing a fairly successful season. Although they enjoyed a great asset in the superb coaching of Housemaster Henry Jones, who also aids the boys by teaching life saving, the swimmers were a mite out¬ classed in their meets. This can be understood; they were, for the most part, pitted against the best that New Jersey and Pennsylvania could offer. Some of the formidable foes met were Reading, Allentown, West town, LaSalle College Junior Varsity, Camden Vocational, Germantown Academy, Moorestown, Haverford, and Valley Forge. Four of their meets were so close that it was only the last event that spelled defeat. This completely explains the ragged and rather unimpressive record of three wins, seven losses, and one tie. The mermen representing our class in these aquatics were William Flanagan, who did the individual medley, John Martin and Lewis Rinko, both of whom did the crawl, and John Light, a wonder on the diving board. In 1951 Bill Flanagan broke the Girard record for the individual medley with a time of 2:02.2. Though the record this year was not very pleasing to the eye, the boys should still be praised for the long, tedious hours they devoted to their sport. 54 L7 L doxuitnu Wrestling - -- Magee, Eckard, Podagrosi, Mr. Kittner, Flanagan, VanWhy Making its debut among Girard ' s varsity sports is the new and colorful wrestling team. Under the magnificent leadership of Coach Leonard Kittner, this organization has grown in leaps and bounds during the past months in establishing itself as a major sport. Although most of the meets found the majority of the Steel and Garnet boys pinned to the mat, they seemed to possess an extraordinary amount of aggres¬ siveness and spirit. The senior grapplers and mainstays of the squad were heavyweight Ernie Podagrosi, Rev. Sam Thomas, Chet Valentino Van Why, Reds Eckard, Franklin Pro Sabol, Bill Flanagan, and Dar Klinger. We hope that this newly formed organization will flourish and prosper during the coming year. Track--- Though track is one of the lesser sports at Girard, our class boasts of ten members on the team. Under the guidance of Coach Benjamin F. Severy the team had a reason¬ ably good season. Captain Dale Heffner and Robert Engelhordt were both good broad jumpers. At this writing Dale has already tied the college low hurdle record and may break the broad jump record. Using the same pit, we find John Light and William Surgeoner trying their best to improve their heights in the high jump. By this time the pit seems almost full but there is still another group—the pole vaulters—represented by William Flanagan and Robert F. Engelhordt. Domenic Tremonte was our only shot Co-Captain Henry Wyzykowski, Robert Engelhordt, and Gerald Magee were seen many times in the dash lane. - , , The distances proved to be other events in which we had good starters. Gerald Maqee ran our top half mile with Bernard Oleksa, while Edward Swartz was a constant point-getter in both the mile and the half mile. These athletes weren t all record- breakers, but they were good, substantial teammates who became better men their training and work. 7952 55 Gym --- Tobin Stover Engelhardt Their muscles straining and biceps flexing, the 1952 gym team worked its way to a mythical city championship this term. With excellent coaching by Mr. Benjamin F. Severy and captain Howard L. Stover, the musclemen decisively defeated such worthy opponents as Southern, Dobbins Vocational, Lincoln, Ben Franklin, and the city champs, Bartram. Making up the complement of the squad from our class were letter winners Bob Engelhardt and Joe Tobin. Bob Kase served very capably and efficiently as manager. After we have gone from this institution, memories of these hard working gym men will long be envisioned. To you of the squad who leave with us, we extend warm congratulations for a job well done. To you who stay behind we leave a challenge to exceed the record our classmates have made for Girard. 56 (loxintfiian Intramurals... SOFTBALL Once again our class exhibits its athletic prowess by capturing the intramural softball championship in J-2. The title was decided in a final tilt which we won by a close score. Under the confident leadership of Catcher-Captain William Surgeoner, the team frolicked through the season by defeating most of its opponents. Other threats on the squad were Dale Heffner, Joseph Tobin, Frank Newman, Domenic Tremonte, Howard Stover, Ernesto Podagrosi, Donald Barr, and Darrell Klinger. In looking at the success of intramural sports, one must not forget its commis¬ sioner, Mr. Charles T. Cunningham. Because of his untiring efforts to occupy as many boys as possible, school spirit has been greatly improved. Before leaving we wish to extend our sincere thanks for his personal interest in the boys. BASKETBALL After losing the intramural basketball championship in J-2 to a superior S-2 quintet, our class rebounded to capture the flag in our final term. Led by C aptain Joseph Tobin, the team compiled an enviable record of 13 wins and no losses. Other mainstays of the team were Lewis N. Rinko, Raymond Corsini, James M. Spittle, Edward J. Swartz, and George R. Green. Due to health restrictions, Mangione, Corsini, and Spittle were compelled to leave the squad in mid-season. Filling their places very well under the circumstances were Donald Barr, Ernesto Podagrosi, and Domenic Tremonte. Robert Nordstrom kept the league under control by acting as commissioner of the entire intramural games system. 57 7952 SOCCER Here we are with the fond memories of our intramural soccer team fighting loyally for the crimson of S-l. Some of the excellent performers of this championship team were George R. Green as goal guard, Jim Spittle and John Schepisi as fullbacks, Lewis Rinko, Charles Mangione, Dave Whitmire, and Victor Tunila at the halfback posts, and Ed Swartz, Al Smith, Sid Sterling, Henry Wyzykowski, Bob Furmanski, James Eckard, and Darrell Klinger in the forward line. Yes, indeed, living and playing with such boys in a great competition can never be forgotten. 58 ( Z JPlz C-orintpL Can 59 1952 ,.. ' iM ett bo dozintfi ian 6 195? EXCERPTS from floe OLD MASTERS I ' m not arguing w th you, I ' m tellingyou. ’ {WOLF) c ALbaiross) VoIV f 0 y fin your daily m +mn + n - 4 - ■ m +Stmn - «2 {Senion fisT ijen exercises, b y S {WHITE) I ho oe this isn ' t a hog e-eating class? ' Row about o game of There was or • Ancient Mariner — (DUNLAP) Now you. really didn ' t No your study, did you? „ O VvW W ’ The name am V ( Z E!L) V ™™ “vPZXei ' our m—j meet nqs. Where ' s my cat? Woopfsto aitp) (S TEVENS) LA ?o Is ad ' em ? Sarony wants money, So aloes Socony Vac! {DENN S) HA PI (MAUL A MET) v4PD A , A w ►w lj s 0 GRAMMAR TEST(S) C 3 hours more!) Art Talies ' ' Where s your Woolley? (MJSS NORTH) (MA C GREG OR) Who was K.A?s grandmother ? {Four-dee nT (HASKELL) Jk. f ( «) Give to Caen. {MISS FREY) fXle, te, !o } )q !e - A?os, o s, los las, ! s — 7e am J Team j Team I don ’ have to looked these problems, (Th %ig Inch) _ ' (SHUSTEP) 62 doxinth. The Class mil... We, the Class of June 1952, being of sound mind and body, do hereby present our last will and testament. We do, therefore, bequeath the followi ng to: Mr. Andrews The budget Dr. Cooper Mr. Craig Mr. Cunningham Mr. Dennis Dr. Dunlap Mr. Friedmann Dr. Haskell Mr. Jamieson Mr. Henry Jones Mr. Kittner Mr. Leydon Mr. MacGregor Mr. Maillardet Mr. March Miss McGhee Mr. Miller Dr. Presson Mr. Schoell Miss Stark Mr. Stevens Dr. White Dr. Wolcott Dr. Wolf Mr. Wolstenholme Mr. Wagner Mr. Zarella Dr. Zeil S-l A broadway production .Rockefeller’s fortune Bob Engelhardt’s hat A mystery-melody winner A socially inclined class An all-expense-paid trip to Ocean City, Md. A permanent retirement A boy who really studies A famous Tom Brown At Girard” .A balanced budget A porpoise A high school vocabulary A boy who earns 100 points on a test A good store manager” A safe conduct pass for Caesar A new car with radar Some good blind dates Some equipment of his own A Yankee accent An idea that sells like hotcakes The record Hambone Some funny jokes A new lawyer friend A zoot suit A nature class A new method of bunting Some new jokes A song with gusto .A crew cut Our good looks iLan 63 ig$2 Aufoynafifo... Henry Hanby Hay Martial -A- FAREWELL SONG GIRARD COLLEGE a’BECKET-BANKK 1. Six - teen hun - dred look - ing on, We •2. We shall miss the dai - ly round, Vic 3. Six - teen hun - dred look - ing on, Fol to - ry at ball; low, fol - low hard, We have run our mar - a - thon From child to grow - ing man. Mifts., the gay par - ade,and miss Class - mates most of all. Fight the game, in - crease her fame, Good - bye to old Gir - ard. You, who cheer’d us when we came, Bless us ere we go. Light the torch and spread the flame ’Till the years lie gone. Where, good for - tune waits for us, ’Neath the star - ry flag. Refrain Quiet and tenderly Fare -well! Fare -well! Dear tem-ple on the hill; We’ll not for - get you Till our hearts be still. Melody in Bass.