Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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72 ClorintfiLun RAYMOND MICHAEL STEPHEN WILSON (Royi President 1366 East Haines Street Philadelphia, Pa. Born: November }, 19} 5 Course: General and Stenographic Ambition: To see Paris Activities: Activities Night ’47; American Legion Award 7th Grade; President J-2; Color Guard in Battalion S-l to S-2; Base¬ ball 51, ’52; City Championship Team Soccer ’51, ’52; Gym ' 48, ’49, ’50; Dramatic Club ’51, ’52; Glee Club ’51; Student Cabinet ’50; Head of Athletic Committee ’50; Co-Captain of 1952 Soccer Team. Ray’s personality and fine leadership have enabled him to become a favorite among his classmates. His ability in athletics has been exhibited in all sports. It is no understatement to say that he and the girls get along well together. We truly hope that his future is filled with happiness and success wherever he may be. Dear Classmates : We are the product of the work of ten years. At last the day of days’’ here has arrived; for this we have waited a long time. Somehow, deep down in our hearts, we wish it were a long way off. As we look back over this decade, we realize how swiftly the years have passed. Here we are at Commencement Day. What have we accomplished? Well developed characters, good minds, and sure abilities - we hope. Sense of honor has been firmly planted in us. For all this we are thankful. I am personally thankful for your friendship and cooperation. This has been a notable final term for us all. Although our paths may not cross again for a long time, l will cherish the memories of our years here and our good times together. It has been a privilege to serve as your President, and l can merely say at this time that 1 have tried to act in the spirit of the man who wrote, And when that one great Scorer comes to count against your name. It is not that you lost or won but how you played the game. Good luck, and God bless yon all! Sincerely, d aymond zA . c Wi[±on

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JlUIUU XLj 11 National Honor Society Macleod Nordberg Cover Falke Since May 19, 1932, there have been many Guardians honored by their election to the Girard Chapter of the National Honor Society. They were elected because they excelled in character, scholarship, leadership, and service. Wiith the honor and privileges of membership came the responsibilities of helping those who needed help and upholding the high standards of the society. Aside from honoring those who have achieved so much, one of the purposes of the N. H. S. is to inspire the student body to higher levels of achievement. As little fellows, we respected and somewhat envied those who were in the society, but the important thing is that we tried earnestly to better ourselves and our school by trying to live up to its standards even though we weren ' t members Dave Nordberg was elected to the society in his J-2 term. Bill Cover, George MacLeod, and Jack Falke join¬ ed it in their S-l term. No further candidates were nominated from our class in their S-2 term. We know that this Society of national scope has set a good example for undergraduates here and that our boys have always enjoyed the high ho¬ nor of its membership.

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anuuxLj 1953 13 President of the Student Body HARRY SOLOMON MENDELSON (Hors ' 1938 Pine Street Philadelphia 3, Pa. Born: May 19, 193 5 Course: General and Carpentry Ambition: To buy a modern borne for my mother and myself. Activities: Soccer ' 51; Swimming ' SO, ' 51, ' 52; Track ' 51, ' 52; City Championship Soccer Team ’51; Dramatic Club J-2 to S-2; Glee Club S-l to S-2; Captain in Battalion S-2; Corresponding Secretary of Student Cabinet J-2; Assembly 9-B to J-l; Activ¬ ities Night ’47; Student Center S-l to S-2. Harry has been noted for bis capability as a leader and for his prowess in athletics. His fine personality has en¬ abled him to make many friends both on and off the campus. He will always have a place in the hearts of his classmates. Dear Gtrardtans: At graduation my term of office as Student Body President will be ended. Within a short time a new President of the Student Body will take my place. He will need, as 1 have needed and received, your confidence, cooperation, and support to help make your lives richer and fuller in this school. Gather the fruits of knowledge while you can, for they are strewn in great abundance here. Throughout your life here at Girard and after you leave, keep this in your minds-. Go make thy garden fair as thou const, Thou workst never alone. Mayhap he who is next to thine Will see and mend his own.” As undergraduates of Girard, the future of this school lies in your hands. Work with your student representative organizations to better yourselves. You, and you alone, can do this. I want you to look back with pride on a job well done when you leave these gates. Sincerely, c=Haxxij £. tzA izndiihc