Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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4 ' ZJfis. (loxintfiu GEORGE MacLEOD I George i Vice-President 229 Lardner Street Philadelphia 11, Pa. Born: November IS, 19)5 Course: Regular and Machine Shop Ambition: To be an engineer Activities: Swimming, ’51-’52, ’S2-’S3; Vice-President S-l and S-2; National Honor Society, S-l to S-2; Secretary to National Honor Society, S-2; Lieutenant in Companies, S-2; Activities Night ’47; Student Center, S-l and S-2; Track ’52; Student Assembly J-l; Drill Team, ’52; Rifle Team, S-2. George is the kind of classmate that makes a class what it is. It’s rare that you find a fellow as popular and with such a purpose. When he sets out to do something, it is done well. That is the reason why he has made a place for himself in all our hearts and has been elected to serve as Vice-President. HARRY KENNETH LUTZ (Kern Secretory 122 5 East King Street Lancaster, Pa. Born: July 14, 19)6 Course: Regular and Bookkeeping Ambition: Certified Public Accountant Activities: Secretary and member of Assembly ’52; Bookkeeper Student Center, J-I to j-2; Business Manager, S-l; Centennial’ Pageant 48; Dramatic Club, Art Staff, S-l; Secretary of Senibr Class; Act.vit.es N.ght ’47; Sergeant in Battalion, J-2. Ken is the perfect classmate. His friendly Hello” and witty sayings made many friends. While Ken was not the cool¬ est resser ,n our class, he was always neat. We have known ' TouTuTV ' ' w ’ ,bou • ml tzizz: . .. j ‘ - «

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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

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' J.anuaiy 15 ROBERT JAMES RUMER t Bob Treosurer 6410 North Woodstock Street Philadelphia J8, Pa. Born: February 2 , 9 6 Course: General and Sheet Metal Ambition: Major League Basaball . .uvit.es: Baseball ’51, ’52; Soccer ’5 1, ’52; Basketball ’51-52, 2-5 3; Steve O’Neill Award 1952; Herbert J. Pennock Memor- . Award 1951; Union League Boys Award 1950; Drill Band 7B- 0A; Concert Band 10-A to S-l; Swing Band 10-B to S-2; .brarlan in Glee Club S-2; Girard News Sports Reporter S-l; ..hlctic Committee 10-B; Student Assembly J-2; Treasurer of -2 Class; Echelon; Instructor in Recuits S-2; Joseph G. Sim- cock Prize S-2; Co-Captain of 19 5 2 Soccer Team; City Cham¬ pionship Soccer Team, ’51; All-independent Soccer Team, 1952; All-scholastic Soccer Team, 1952; Co-Captain of basketball team, 1952-53. Bob is one of the best all-round fellows Girard has ever produced. He is held in high esteem by all his classmates. Long after we graduate, we will remember Bob as a great pitcher who hurled with all his heart for his school. Bob was not only loved by his classmates, but there was many a girl that would have liked to change places with Marge. ' When he leaves, Girard is go¬ ing to lose a great hummer”. WILLIAM JOSEPH CONDOR (Bill) Cabinet Member 415-B Willing Street Tamaqua, Pa. Born: March l, 19)6 Course: Regular and Stenographic Ambition: Foreign Service Activities: Vocalist, Swing Band, S-l to S-2; Track 5 1, 52; Firing Squad, S-l; Associate Editor of Girard Magazine, J-l to S-2; Co-Associate Editor of Girard News, S-l; Corresponding Secretary of Student Cabinet, S-l; Student Council, S-2; Early Eighties Prize. Essay Contest, First, How I Can Improve Girard College;” Glee Club, J-2 to S-2, Secretary-Treasurer, S-2; Dra¬ matic Club J-2 to S-2; President of Dramatic Club, S-2; Activ¬ ities Night ' 47; Centennial Pageant ' 48; Social Committee, J-2, Student Center S-l to S-2; Reporter for Girard News J-2; Main Road Talk,” Captain of Recruits, S-2; Editor-in-Chief of Corin¬ thian; Casts: The Devil and Daniel Webster,” In the Zone,” Ambush;” Corresponding Secretary of Student Council S-2. United States Junior Chamber of Commerce, I Speak for Democracy” 195 2 contest. School Winner. Big!” That’s the only way to describe Bill. Big in stature, heart, character, and ability. Sincere, earnest, honest, and serious in his attentions. Bill always pulled through and delivered the goods. Forgetting all his glory, we see him as the modest, good- natured classmate he is. We’ll miss you tremendously. Bill.