Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 86 of the 1954 volume:

®1jp (Horuitljian Girard College Philadelphia, Pa. CORINTHIAN STAFF Co-editors-in-chief MICHAEL DAVID McGEE FRANCIS CLAY McMICHAEL Assistant Editors KENNETH E CARPENTER ARTHUR E. HIGINBOTHAM SYLVESTER A. SURAVITCH Photography Editor PAUL J. YATCHISIN Art Staff WILLIAM HARBINSON HARRY WOODS JOSEPH ZANGHI Printing Adviser GEORGE MARTIN JOHN SHELESKY Toblc of Contents Page Page Aerial View of Girard College . . Fly Dramatic Club . . 52 Table of Contents. . 1 Student Center . . 53 Hosts and Hostesses 2-3 WGC 54 Girard College Administrative Officers 4 Socials .55 The Faculty. . . 5 We Bequeath . . 56 Mr. Friedmann’s letter 6 We Also Bequeath .57 Pres. Merle M. Odgers . . . ... .7 Lettermen of ’54 .58 Letter to Mr. Girard. .8 Sports Introduction . .59 Tribute to Stephen Girard 9 Soccer . 60-61 Class Officers 10 Basketball . 62-63 Senior Introduction. 11 Swimming 64-65 Seniors 12-35 Gymnastics . ... .66 Class Adminstration 36 Wrestling 67 , National Honor Society 37 Track and Fencing.. .68 Senior Life. 38 Baseball 69 Allen and Bordeaux Staffs 39 Cheerleaders and Managers 70 The Class of 19 54 40-41 Intramural Soccer and Basketball 71 The Chapel Interior 42 Have You Heard? .72 Activities Introduction 43 Straight from the Staff. .73 The Corinthian 44 Ensemble . 74-75 Girard News 45 We Are Deeply Indebted To 76 The Girardian 46 They Also Say Farewell . 77 Glee Club. . 47 Can You Imagine? 78 Swing Band . .48 Remember When 79 Concert Band. . 49 Stephen Girard 80 Cadet Officers 50-51 Autographs . . . ... Fly WE DEDICATE l ' DIS DDDK WITH GREAT PLEASURE 4 !Z7 i£ (2oxintkian cicciA CotUcjE, £ j-dniuiiit r iatL j£ ([)j-j-Lcz r ii Malcolm J. Nicholson Associate Director of Elementary Education Karl R. Friedmann Director of Secondary Education Charles T. Cunningham Resident Master and Administrative Assistant Emil Zarella Associate Director of Secondary Education Dr. E. Newbold Cooper Dr. Merle M. Odgers John C. Donecker Vice-president President Assistant to the President only that you should give it the best there is in you, but that you should obtain for it the best there is in those under your guidance. —George W. Goethals 6 dozintfiu Girard College Philadelphia 21, Pa. Jane 17, 1954 !Z7o tfiz. (fjxculuj.t£.i of 1Q54- Your persistent efforts along the slow, inexorable march of time bate earned yon high school grad nation. This accomplishment should certainly ghe yon the Harm glow of satisfaction resulting from a job uell done. Your family and your teachers are proud of yon. Y on bate been an important part of this school. Your high acbiei ements and success f ml performance abound in the classrooms and shops, on the athletic fields, in the dramatic, music, and literary productions. You bate matched or exceeded in many nays the best of previous classes. The memory and substance of your deeds will long pronde an inspiring challenge to your successors. Howner, your present importance, great as it is, uill soon become duarfed by the gradually increasing significance of your contributions as alumni. 1 ou will uant to share in the growth of Girard ' s reputation. Through your eyes a countless host of non-Girardians uill see the College, from your lips they will bear of it, by your actions they will judge it. I am content to rest the future in you; 1 belie ic that you uill be good represent allies of Girard education. Girard education has giien you the knouledge and habits that will enable you to cam a Using or to continue uitb higher education; it bas started you on the path of straight thinking : it has encouraged tolerance and cooperation so you may become uortby citizens; aboie all. it bas earnestly sought to make you men of integrity. It is a sound foundation upon ubich to raise the structure of a useful and a happy life. I consider ,1 a bigb privilege that my first letter to a graduating class goes to you young men, so many of whom l bate taught in class. I share uitb the staff an appreciation of your great abilities, pouerful ambitions, bigb mothes, sound beliefs and loiable person¬ alities. As the years of your Uses unfold, may your achiet ements bring honor and satisfaction to yourself and your school. Sincerely yours, J(uz[ J?. 3xisdmann Mr. Kori R. Friedmann CL ±s of IQ54 7 Sons of Girard—I charge you never to forget the great benefits you have received in his school, and, in time to come, according to your means, to do all that you can to enable others to enjoy similar advantages; and remem¬ ber that you carry with you, wher¬ ever you go, here or abroad, the good name of Girard College. Moy God Almighty bless you in your ways and keep you in the knowledge of His love, now anc forever. Merle M. Odgers President of Girard College 8 Girard College Philadelphia 21, Pa. June 17, 19f4 Dear Mr. Girard, On this Graduation Day uorJi cannot fully express the gratitude that each of us bolds in his heart. For ten years the bond between student and school has grown stronger and stronger uitb the passing of each day. As we bate grown from small boys to young men here, our dexotion to the College has grown up uitb a clear conception of the ideals Girard represents. Now with the time of our departure close at band, it is our desire to express the feelings we hate in our hearts. We realize that all we bate known and experienced for the greater part of our lives is soon to disappear and become a cherished memory locked in our hearts. The years at Girard bat e been good years. On our last day our thoughts wander back over bum ” days to that first day ue became part of Girard life. The strange atmosphere soon became an inviting and friendly life at times punctuated with joys and sorrous now marked in our memories. Classmates ubo have played together, worked together, and grown up together must say fareuell today. None of us wants to say good-bye, for, though today is the end of our Girard journey and the goal that we bate worked so long to reach, the emptiness that departure from Girard leaies uithin us makes us all regret that graduation is really here. In a few hours we all take our separate paths. Many will go to various colleges scattered about the country; others will enter the Armed Forces; still others will become members of different businesses and trades scattered over many areas. Girard College has prepared us well for our start in life. The rest is up to us. Our futures can be only what we put into them by doing our best and forever being true to ourselves. Good-bye, Mr. Girard! We thank you very much for everything. It will always be m to uphold the good name of our school and follow the principles of true foster sons of Girard. With deepest appreciation. ' OflS. CCciii ot Stephen Girard 1750-1831 Merchant Mariner Banker Patriot Philanthropist Founder of Girard College 70 doxinifii Class Officers Pre-Transition Junior-one Term Melvin L Sites Paul J. Yatchisin Kenneth E. Carpenter President Vice-President S ecretary-treasurer Transitional Junior Year Melvin L Sites Benjamin F. Davies Earl L. Harbison Noonan Lyons President—transition class President—regular class Secretary-treasurer Secretary-treasurer Senior Year James C Buck Paul J. Yatchisin Kenneth E- Carpenter Basil B. Bartknv President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer National Honor Society Edward F. Ambrose Arthur E. Higinbocham Kenneth E. Carpenter Officers President l ice-President Secretary Student Government President of Student Body Melvin L. Sites 11 dlais of 1954 The ' 4 (2oxintfi ian PAUL JEROME YATCHISIN (Tex) VICE-PRESIDENT 1209 Loomis Avenue Scranton 4, Pa. Bom: April 9, 1936 Course: General and Drafting Activities: American Legion Award, 10A; Baseball, ’54; Soccer Manager, ’53; Inrtamural All-Star Basketball, ’51; Commissioner of Intramural Basketball, ’52; Commissioner of Intramural Base¬ ball, ’51; Commissioner of Intramural Soccer, ’51; Student Coun¬ cil, S-l, S-2; Chairman of Athletic Committee, S-l, S-2; Student Court, ’53; Vice-President of Student Council, S-l, S-2; All- Star Soccer, ’51; Vice-President of Senior Class; Reporter for Radio-Program, WGC; Cultural Olympics,’ ’53, ’54; Corinthian Photographer, ’53, ’54; National Honor Society. Tex is a guy” to whom you just can’t say goodbye”. He possesses attributes that have made him the keystone of our class in school, in sports, and in government. A member of the Na¬ tional Honor Society and class Vice-President, Tex” leaves with hopes for a bright future and the blessings of his classmates. KENNETH EDWARD CARPENTER Ken SECRETARY 210 Wildwood Avenue E. Lansdowne, Pa. Born: November 13, 1936 Course: Regular and Stenographic Activities: Girard News Reporter, 10B to J-l; Drill Band, 8B to 10A; Concert Band, 10A to S-2; First Lieutenant, S-2; Cul¬ tural Olympics, ’51 to ’53; Student Court Judge, J-l to S-2; Ass’t Bookkeeper Student Center, J-l; Head Bookkeeper, J-l to S-2; Glee Club, J-l to S-2; Secretary-Treasurer of J-l Class; Secretary of Senior Class; Joseph A. Campbell First Prize; Associate Editor of Corinthian, S-2; Student Cabinet, 9A to 9B; Reporter WGC, S-2; Bell Lyre Award, 10B, J-l, J-2; National Honor Society, J-l to S-2; Co-editor-in-chief of Girard News. ’54; Student Court, ’53, ’54; 1st Lieutenant of Concert Band, ’53, ’54; Steel and Garnet Staff; Secretary of National Honor Society. Ken” possesses a truly fine stock of ideals. He upheld these con¬ victions through thick and thin. Because of this tenacity of pur¬ pose, Ken has won the admiration and respect of his class. A credit to the Band, Student Center, and student government, Ken is a man whom Stephen Girard would be proud to call son. BASIL BURLEIGH BARTLOW (Basil) TREASURER New Albany, Pa. Born: March 6, 1937 Course: Regular and Electrical Activities: Glee Club, ’51 to ’54; Dramatic Club, ’52 to ’54; Swing Band, S-2; Battalion Lieutenant Clerk, S-2; Class Treas¬ urer, S-2; Student Center, S-2 ; Sound Engineer, ' 5 2 to ’54; WGC Technical Director, S-2; Caen Committee, ’51 to ’52; Junior and Senior Life Saving; National Honor Society. Basil has won a high place among his fellow classmates with bis mechanically inclined mind. His inventiveness is particularly keen. Who knows! We may even have another Edison! (luiiA of- Q ' j4 15 EDWARD FRANCIS AMBROSE 1 Ed 239 Avon Road Upper Darby, Pa. Born: September 18, 1937 Course: Regular and Clerical Activities: Track Team, ’52; Dramatic Club, J-l to S-2; Casts: The Ambush, Our Town; Student Council, S-2; Cor¬ responding Secretary, S-2; Social Committee, S-2; Wrestling Team, ’52 to ’54; WGC Director, S-2; National Honor Society, J-2,to S-2; Participation in Temple Speech Festival, ’S3; Casts: The Adventures of Pickwick, The Little Man; President of the National Honor Society, ’54; Student Faculty Comm ' ttee, ’S3; Recruit Lieutenant, ’53, ’54; Student Court, ’53, ’54; Business Manager of Girard News, ’54; Firing Squad, ’54. In school work, athletics, public speaking, and dramatics Ed was outstanding. Besides being a good friend with a willing hand, he will be remembered for helping many a fellow to enjoy a Friday evening in Founder’s Hall with his wide acquaintanceship a ::o-:g the girls. LAWRENCE LEE BAUGHMAN (Lee) 1099 Vine Street Nanty-Glo, Pa. Born: July 27, 1936 Course: General and Printing Activities: Drill Band, 6B to 8B; Concert Band, 8B to S-2; Cultural Olympics, ’52, ’5 3; Jesse B. Manbeck Prize for Printing, ’52; Sergeant in Concert Band, ’S3, ’54. Lee’s quiet, unassuming personality has made him a good friend to all. If friendliness, modesty, and hard work are qualities leading to success, Lee will most certainly succeed. REGINALD JOHN BIERKO (Reg) Kenilworth Gardens Garth Road, Scarsdale, N. Y. Born: July 19, 1936 Course: General and Stenographic Activities: Student Council Representative, 8th and 9th grades; Caen Committee, 9th; Echelon, ’52, ’53; Lieutenant Co. C, S3; Dramatic Club, ’52, ’53, ’54; Cast: The Boy Comes Home; Announcer, WGC, S-2; Girard Magazine, ’52 to ’54; All Star Intraural, ’51; Girard News, ’54; Cast: The Little Man. If you need an expert public speaker or actor, gel Reg. His jovial manner, and quick wit will always stand him in good stead. id Ulzz (loxinikicui PATRICK JOSEPH BOLAND (Pat) 409 Delaware Avenue Olyphant, Pa. Born: August 24, 1936 Course: Regular and Drafting Activities: Gym Team, ’50 to ’54; Rifle Club, ’52 to ’54; Echelon Platoon, ’53; Student Council, ’50, ’51; Cheerleader, ’54; ’54; Dramatic Club, Cast: Nicholas Nickleby. Though small in size, Pat’s contribution to the class has been big. Always happy himself, Pat has spread this cheerfulness to the rest of the class. A sure success! HAROLD ROBERT BOWMAN (Bob ' R.D. 3, Box 204 Sinking Valley, Altoona, Pa. Born: October 12, 193 5 Course: General and Bookkeeping Activities: Drill Band, ’49; Echelon Platoon, ’5 3; Intramural All Star Basketball Team, ’52; Sergeant in Battalion, ’5 3; Track Team, ’51 to ’54; Centennial Pageant, ’48. Bob’s friendliness and pleasing sense of humor hat e made him very popular. Because of these fine attributes we wish him good luck. ROY BLAIR BROWN (Roy) Penn Run, R.D. 2 Pennsylvania Born: December 23, 1936 Course: General and Auto Shop Activities: Band, 9A to 9B; Cadet-Major of Battalion, S-2; Wrestling, ’51 to ’53; Cultural Olympics, ’5 1 to ’54; Student Council, ’54; Student-Faculty Committee, ’5 3, ’54; Co-Captain of Wrestling Team, ’52, ’5 3. Quiet, strong leadership in the battalion has made Roy out¬ standing. He is destined to make a place for himself in any community. (2tcl5.fl of 1954 n WILLIAM ELIAS BROWN (Bill) Herndon, Pa. Born: August 24, 1937 Course: General and Drafting Activities: Echelon, ’53; Band, 8A to 8B; Intramural Softball Champions, 10B; Wrestling, ' 52 to ’5 3; Intramural Soccer Champions, ’5 3; Sergeant, Co. B, ’5 3, ’54. A fine example of the quiet fellow who has contributed much to his class. Bill’s cheerfulness and friendliness will make him missed by all. HERMAN STEWART BUSWELL (Herm) 4840 Walnut Street Philadelphia 39, Pa. Born: February 17, 1936 Course: General and Sheetmetal Activities: Soccer, ’53; Dramatic Club, J-l to S-2; Casts: Ambush, Our Town; 2nd Lieutenant Co. B; Echelon, ’53; Senior Life Saving, ’52; Glee Club, S-2; Manager of Swing Band, S-2; Cultural Olympics, ’53 to ’54. As we all know, Herm has a real sense of humor. This, however, has been combined with lots of hard work and drive. Whatever he did was done with real zest. We are sure he will continue to do likewise outside our 1 protective walls. ARNOLD PATRICK CASTERLINE (Arnie) 83 Nicholson Street Wilkes Barre, Pa. Born: September 12, 1937 Course: General and Clerical Activities: Wrestling, ’51 to ’54; Wrestling Numeral, ’51;2nd Place at A.A.U. Wrestling Tournament, ’5 3; Guidon Co. B, ’53 to ’54; President of Class, 9A-2; Student Council Representative, 8A; Dramatic Club, Cast: Nicholas Nickleby; Magazine Staff, ’53, ’54. Arnie has taken his place in our class as a small but energetic fellow and as a star on the wrestling team. Always a good sport in spite of much teasing, he will leave an empty space in our hearts when we part. ' Ufiz doxintfi Can is RAYMOND EDWARD CONVERY (Ray) 3308 Hope Street Philadelphia, Pa. Born: January 19, 1937 Course: Regular and Clerical Activities: Drill Band, 8B to 10A; Concert Band, 10A to S-2; Cultural Olympics, ’51 to ’53; 2nd Lieutenant Concert Band, S-2; Feature Writer of Girard News, ’54; Entertainment Committee, ’53, ’54. Ray has always been a popular member of the class. If he is as successful later as he was here in the band, he’ll be tops.” PAUL THOMAS CURRY (Fuzz) 522 East 15th Street Chester, Pa. Born: June 20, 1936 Course: General and Drafting Activities: Glee club, ’51 to ’53; Soccer, ’52; Basketball, ’50 to ’53; Baseball. ’5 3; Track, ’52 to ’53; Lieutenant in Battalion; Echelon, ’5 3; Co-Captain of ’52-’53 Basketball; Captain of ’5 3- ’54 Basketball. Flashing red hair and flashing on the athletic field is Fuzz”. His great athletic ability has made him an asset to the class. ROBERT NICHOLAS DeLAURENTIS (Bob) 5 507 Upland Street Philadelphia 43, Pa. Born: February 2 5, 1936 Course: General and Automotive Activities: Soccer Team, ’52-’S3 ; Swimming Team, ’50 to ’53; Track Team, ’52; Glee Club, J-l to S-2; Dramatic Club, J-2, Our Town; Echelon, ’51 -’52; Captain of Co. C, S-l, S-2; Social Com¬ mittee, 10A; Senior Life Saving, ’54. Bob’s touch of humor has lightened many a sad moment and washed away all the troubles of those who hear his witty remarks. This attribute will contribute to Bob’s many happy relationships of the future. CClan oj- 1Q54 19 JOHN FRANCIS DONAHUE ' Jack 4204 Tudor Street Philadelphia 36, Pa. Born: April 14, 1937 Course: Regular and Drafting Activities: Manual Arts Award, 6B; Girard News, Junior High Reporter, 9A; Drill Band, SA to 9A; Gym Team, ’50 to ’54; Single Competitive Drill, 10B; Echelon, ‘52; Color Guard, ’52- ’53; Glee Club, J-l to S-2; Sergeant Major in Color Guard, ’53- ' 54; Magazine Staff, J-l to S-2; Captain of Gym Team, ’53, ’54; Cheerleader, ’53, ’54; WGC Reporter, ’53, ’54; Track Team, ’53; Dramatic Club, Cast: Pickwick Papers, ’5 3, ’54; Contributor, Girard News, S-2. Jack’s record is outstanding. In the gym, he set the pace for many a new and inexperienced youngster; his hard work earned him fine grades in class, and bis extra-curricular activities contributed to the making of a classmate of well-rounded character. VERNON DALE DRAWBAUGH (Dribs) 1109 Holmes Street McKees Rocks, Pa. Born: June 5, 1936 Course: General and Cabinet Making Activities: Activities Night, ’47; Centennial Pageant, ’48; Caen Committee, 8A-8B; Student Council, 9A to 10A; Rifle Club, J-l; Cultural Olympics, ’51 to ’54. Vern’s good sportsmanship is indicated in the way he takes the chiding of his friends. Never lacking in his sense of humor, Dribs” has earned for himself the sobriquet the most pleasant disposition.” GLENN WEBER EDLING (Glenn 1 414 Minersville Street Pottsville, Pa. Born: January 24, 1937 Course: General and Drafting Activities: Echelon, ’53; Student Center, ’52 to ’54; Assistant Manager, ’53-’54; Rifle Club, ’52 to ’54; Intramural Soccer Champions, ’53. Glenn is always ready to lend a willing hand to assist a worthy cause. His persistence in making the Student Center a really worthwhile organization is the quality essential for success in the world of today. 20 Utiz (2orintti icin ROBERT WILLIAM EDLING (Bob ' 414 Minersville Street Pottsville, Pa. Born: October 28, 193 5 Course: General and Electrical Activities: Dramatic Club, J-2, Our Town; Activities Night, ’47; Centennial Pageant, ’48; Rifle Club, ’52 to ’54. Bob doesn ' t bid for recognition by boasting of all be has done; rather, in his quiet and sincere way, he goes about doing his assigned tasks with effort and diligence. How much we will miss his helping hand! RICHARD MIKOLAJ FRANTKOWSKI ' Frank) 1042 Spruce Street Reading, Pa. Born: October 6, 1936 Course: General and Carpentry Activities: JV Basketball, ’53; Intramural Softball Championship, 10A; Softball Commissioner, ’5 3; All-Star Soccer Intramural Team, ’53; Color Guard, ’54: Rifle Team, ’53; Student Council, J-l; Centennial Pageant, ’48; Caen Committee, Chairman, ’5 3; Lieutenant in Battalion, ’53, ’54. Frank’s ability to organize and run the intramural athletic pro¬ grams will be valuable to him in his new project work. His sincerity and devotion to ideals earned him the respect of all. KARL ANTHONY GIULIAN (Kag 4101 Comly Street Philadelphia 24, Pa. Born: February 6, 1937 Course: Regular and Chemistry Activities: Drill Band, 8A to 9B; Concert Band, 9B to S-2; Ser¬ geant, Concert Band, S-l, S-2; Cultural Olympics, ’51, ’52, ’53; Magazine Staff, J-l to S-2; Glee Club, J-l to S-2; Librarian, Glee Club, S-l, S-2; Life Saving and Water Safety, ’5 3; News Editor of Girard News, ’54; Intramural Soccer Champions, ’S3; Bell Lyre Award, ’54; Dramatic Club, Casts: Pickwick Papers, The Little Man, ’52 to ’54. Karl’s amiable disposition makes all of us like him. Kag ' s ability to tackle a tough job and to do it well has kept him in high standing in the class. (2Ln of IQoLf 21 SALVATORE GRASSO (Sami 1025 Jackson Street Scranton 4, Pa. Born: May 26, 1936 Course: General and Machine Shop Activities: Track Team, ’52; Firing Squad, ’53; Lieutenant, Co. C, ’53-’54; Rifle Club, ’5 3; Intramural Basketball Champions, ’54; Track, ’54. Wherci cr Sam is, the spirit of conversation is always light. His unw avering disposition never fails to make us feel at home. The absence of his humor will leave an empty place in the lives of his classmates. THOMAS JOSEPH HALEY (Tom) 513 Tenth Avenue Bethlehem, Pa. Born: February 6, 1937 Course: Regular and Stenographic Activities: Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Centennial Pageant, ’48; Echel¬ on, ’52-’5 3 ; First Lieutenant, Co. A, ’53-’54; Swimming Team, ’5 1 to ’54; Captain of Swimming Team, ’53-’54; Track Team, ’52 to ’54; Life Saving and Water Safety, ’53; Swimming A.A.U., ’52 to ’54; All-Star Basketball Intramural, ’52-’53; Sports Re¬ porter, WGC News Program. Tom ' s thoughtfulness and understanding of others and his friend¬ ly smile have placed him high in the esteem of his classmates. If big-heartedness and generosity are the keys to lasting friendships. Tom will certainly go a long ways in this world. REIGH XMAN HARRISON ( Reigh 402 North 5 th Avenue Royersford, Pa. Born: July 14, 1936 Course: General and Clerical Activities: Manager, Soccer Team, ’52; Manager, Baseball Team, ’54; Manager, Swimming Team, ’53-’54. Reigh’s interest in and knowledge of many different sports have been an asset to more than one Girard team. This versatility has also given him the quality of good sportsmanship. Reigh has been fair to us alt. 22 doxintfi can WILLIAM JOSEPH HARBINSON Bill Sabine Apts. Sabine Avenue, Narberth, Pa. Born: April 9, 1936 Course: General and Drafting Activities: Basketball Team, ’51 to ’54; Soccer Team, ’52, ’53; Glee Club, J-l to S-2; Dramatic Club, J-2 to S-2, Our Town; Sports Reporter, 10B; Echelon, ’52; Captain Inspector, Staff. ’5 3-’54; Cultural Olympics, ’52. Bill’s tall stories have always managed to fill the gaps in a lag¬ ging conversation. He never fails in anecdote to add a little spice” to the topic of the moment. HARBISON (Earl) 28 Evergeen Avenue Box 803, Mantua, New Jersey Born: November 21, 1936 Course: General and Musical Activities: Fencing Team, 9A to S-2; Captain, Fencing Team, 10A to S-2; Glee Club, 9A to S-2; President, Glee Club, S-l, S-2; Drill Band, 8A; Concert Band, 8B to S-2; Captain of Concert Band, S-l to S-2; Swing Band, 10A to S-2; Leader of Swing Band, J-2 to S-2; Vice-President of Class, J-l, J-2; George O. Frey Music Award, J-2; Dramatic Club, J-l to S-2, Our Town; Student Council, 9B to 10B, J-2; Cultural Olympics, ’51 to ’54; Mask and Sword Club of Phila., J-l to S-2; Student Center, 9A. Student Faculty Committee, ’5 3, ’54; Pa. State Foil Champion¬ ship, ’54; Phila. Prep Epee and Foil Championships, ’54; Enter¬ tainment Committee, ’5 3, ’54; WGC Reporter, ’54. As a leader and musician, Earl is tops. His participation in the Glee Club, the Concert Band, and the Swing Band points to his fine musical ability. His leadership in all of these will undoubtedly continue in positions of responsibility after graduation. ARTHUR ELFRING HIGINBOTHAM (Higgle) 5 52 North Neville St. Pittsburgh 13, Pa. Born: August 5, 1936 Course: Regular and Stenographic Activities: Drill Band, 9A; Concert Band, 9A to S-2; Centennial Pageant, ’48; Drum Major, 10A to S-2; Cultural Olympics, ’ 0 to ’5 3; President of Junior High School, 9A; Student Council, 9A, 9B, 10B; Dramatic Club, J-l to S-2, Casts: The Boy Comes Home, Our Town; Secretary-Treasurer of Dramatic Club, S-2; Glee Club, J-l to S-2; Secretary-Treasurer of Glee Club, S-2; Magazine Staff, J-l to S-2; Corinthian Staff; Participation in Temple Speech Festival, ’5 3; Student Cabinet, 8B; National Hon¬ or Society, J-2 to S-2; WGC Reporter, S-2; Student Center, S-2; German Club, 10B to J-l; WFIL Program, What Do You Know About Animals?”; Junior Town Meeting of the Air, ’5 3; Bell Lyre Award, 9B, J-l; Co-editor-in-chief, Girard News, ’54. He never said a bad thing about anybody” is one of the nicest things you can say about a person. That perhaps was one of the reasons why we called Higgie the friendliest fellow in the class. He stood for everything clean and decent in the Hum, yet he was never aloof. Higgie, we will always have a warm spot in our hearts for you. (-Lm of 1954 23 GEORGE EDWARD HOBSON (Chick) 5142 Whitehall Dr. Westbrook Park, Clifton Heights, Pa. Born: September 15, 1936 Course: Regular and Clerical Activities: Band, 8A to 9A; Social Committee, S-2; Sergeant, Co. B: Ritle Club, ’54. Although Chick” was usually at the bottom of any pile-up. he was always game. His value cannot be measured in terms of hon¬ ors, for it was his cheerful disposition and eagerness to participate in class projects that mark his real contribution. Chick , we know, will succeed in anything he attempts. HOWARD KAPLAN (Kips) 2331 N. 30th St. Philadelphia 32, Pa. Born: September 3, 1937 Course: Regular and Clerical Activities: Activities Night, ’47; Centennial Pageant, ’48; Eche¬ lon, J-2; All-Star Intramural Soccer Team, J-l; Bookkeeper, Student Center, J-2; Intramural Soccer Champions, ’5 3; Intra¬ mural Basketball Champions, ’5 3, 54. Not the kind of fellow who goes in for a lot of show, yet he is as cheerful and helpful as a classmate can be. Equally adept at in¬ tramural sports or keeping the books straight, Howie will be suc¬ cessful in anything he undertakes. ALVIN KAUFMAN (AD 2159 N. 9th St. Philadelphia 27, Pa. Born: August 8, 1937 Course: General and Stenographic Activities: Drill Band, 8A to 9A; Concert Band, 9A to S-2; Centennial Pageant, ’48; Glee Club, J-l to S-2; Track, 52, Lieutenant Concert Band, S-2; Intramural Softball Champions, 10B; Cultural Olympics, ’51 to ’53; Manager of Gym Team, ’52 to ’5 3; Dramatic Club, ’5 3; Bell Lyre Award, ’54. Although we kidded Al about his styles, in a few years we will look back and say that his collegiate way of dressing was not so bad after all. With his fine sense of humor, he occupies consider¬ able space in the limelight. Al is a classmate we will sorely miss. { Uhd Corinthian 24 ROGER ALLEN KLINGER 1 Rog Hegins, R. D. 2 Schuylkill Co., Pa. Born: June 16, 1937 Course: General and Auto Shop Activities: Junior Varsity Baseball, ’53; Rifle Club, ’52 to ’54; Vice-President of Rifle Club, ' S3 and ’54; Co-Captain of Wrest¬ ling Team, ’53, ’54. Roger was no guilty of loving bis own voice for Us own sake. In bis quiet way he made friendships in the class that will never be forgotten. His was a big contribution to the rifle club. We’ll m ss you, Rog! WILLIAM ALEXANDER KUNKLE, JR. (Bill) 318% North 1st St. Lehighton, Pa. October 12, 1937 Course: General and Patternmaking Activities: Swimming Team, ’50 to ’54; Co-Captain of Swimming Team, ’5 3-’54; Senior Life Saving, ’5 3; Executive Officer of Rifle Club, ’53 to ’54; Glee Club, 9B to S-2; Vice-President of Glee ' lub, S-2: Hrra:|-1 to S-2; Co-Featur: Editor ol Girard Magazine, S-2; Cultural Olympics, ’52 to ’54; A.A.U. Swimming Meets, ’5 3 to ’54; Dramatic Club, Cast: Nicholas Nickleby; Captain of Company A, ’5 3, ’54; Intramural Soccer Champions, ’5 3. A swimming coach ' s dream, did you say? Why, that’s Bill. His staying power in the 150” is surpassed only by his constancy to bis friends. In future years, Bill, we know you will overcome trials just as you overcame those big guys in the stretch. BRADLEY PAUL LABAR ( Brads I R. D. 2 East Stroudsburg, Pa. Born: May 22, 1936 Course: General and Carpentry Activities: Centennial Pageant, ’48; Rifle Club, ’S3; Color Guard, ’54. Brads is from upstate; all the humor of this region has been stamped on him. It will be a long time before a class has someone with half his wit, so we are glad he is ours. (2[ai± oj- 25 GERALD GEORGE LASHENDOK 1 Jerry 1 532 Woodcliffe Rd. Upper Darby, Pa. Born: July 4, 1937 Course: Regular and Carpentry Activities: Corporal in Battalion, ’33, ’54; Swimming Team, ' 50, ’51; Glee Club, ’53, ’54; Rifle Club, ’53, ’54; Life Saving, ’53; Dramatic Club, ’53, ’54; Range Officer of Rifle Club, ’54. Jerry had the knack of building models. His life here at the col¬ lege was exemplary, a model of serious effort and close attention to important things. Watch him! This boy is going places. RALPH DREBEN LAWSON (Archie) 2324A. Chamberlain Village Quantico, Virginia Born: May 10 , 1936 Course: General and Pattern Activities: Basketball, ’51 to ’54; Soccer, ’52, ’53; Baseball, ’54. Student Council, 10A, J-2; Student Cabinet, 8A, 8B; Echelon, ’5 3, ’54; Senior Lifesaving, ’53. Here is a rare personality. Arch had much time for the hum¬ blest classmate as he had for the most important. He stood the ribbing of both groups and never batted an eyelash. Whether it’s the Marines, college, or lattice who gets you. Arch, they may be sure of the best. WILBERT EARL LEVAN (Sam) 5244 Rising Sun Ave. Philadelphia 20, Pa. Born: November 12, 1936 Course: General and Stenographic Activities: Activities Night, ’47; Centennial Pageant, ’48; Fenc¬ ing Team, ’50, ’51; Lieutenant, Co. A, ’53, ’54; Echelon, ’53; Feature Writer of Girard News, ’54. Sam is a fellow who could both give and take the kidding so pre¬ valent among classmates. His pleasant disposition has endeared him to us and a number of the fair sex. Good luck to you in years to come, Sam! 26 OL doiintfiu ROBERT CHARLES LINTHICUM i Preacher) 6 5 W. Johnson St. Philadelphia, Pa. Born: December 25, 1936 Course: General and Clerical Activities: Choir Soloist, ’49; Second place Essay Contest, How to Improve Girard College, ’52; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Magazine Staff, J-l to S-2; Exchange Editor of Girard Magazine, ’54; Chairman of Entertainment Committee, ’5 3, ’54; Dramatic Club, Cast: The Little Man, ’54; WGC Reporter, ’54. It seems a coincidence that Preacher’s” birthday, December 25, should tie in with his chosen profession. He has a delightful sense of humor and enjoys a good joke to the fullest. Preach”, yours will be a life of satisfaction and richness not measured in mon¬ etary values. LINUS JOSEP H LYNCH (Joe) 415 Blackman St. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Born: September 23, 1936 Course: Regular and Stenographic Activities: Centennial Pageant, ’48; Band, ’49; Glee Club J-l to S-2; Dramatic Club, J-l to S-2, Casts: The Boy Comes Home, Our Town, Adventures of Pickwick-, Student Council, ’51; Magazine Staff, J-2 to S-2, Co-Feature Editor; Announcer, WGC, ’53,’ 54; National Honor Society; Intramural Softball Champ¬ ions, ’52; Girard News staff. Joe’s character is rich—rich in its appreciation of the finer things and rich in its desire to improve the bad ones. He is resolute in cherishing his convictions despite biased public opinion. If you retain this quality, Joe, you will go far. NORMAN LYONS (Norm) 4820 N. Warnock St. Philadelphia 41, Pa. Born: March 14, 1937 Course: General and Stenographic Activities: Student Center, ’51 to ' 54; Assistant Manager, Stu¬ dent Center, ’53; Manager, Student Center, S-2; Echelon, ’53; Firing Squad, ’53; Lieutenant, Co. A, S-2; Student Council, S-2; Recording Secretary of Student Council, S-2; Student Faculty Committee, ’5 3, ’54. Norm and the Student Center arc synonomous. Usually the Center Manager has little time for activities other than those centered around the store, but look at Norm ' s Battalion record. You were a great manager, Norm, and a greater hummer. C.iuLL oj ' 27 ONESTO PASQUALE MARCELLI (Muz 407 N. Simpson St. Philadelphia 31, Pa. Born: January 1, 1937 Course: Regular and Clerical Activities: Drill Band, ’51; Concert Band, ’52 to ’54; Lieutenant in Band, S-2; Cultural Olympics, ’5 1 to ’53; Soccer, ’52, ’53; Beli Lyre Award, ’54. Muz” knew bow to get tbc most out of life. Rarely tint we see him gloomy for long. This cheerfulness, however, did not replace his des:re to improve himself. He entered wholeheartedly into everything be undertook and was ultimately successful in it. We ' ll miss you, Muz. JOSEPH FRANCIS MARGOTTA (Mugs) 149 Walnut Street Dunmore 12, Pa. Born: March 10, 193 8 C arse: Regular and Clerical Act ' itics: Intramural Baseball Champions, 10B; Sergeant, Co. B; D.amatic Club, J-l to S-2; Dramatic Club Propsman, The Am¬ bush and The boy Comes Home; Student Center, J-2; Intramural Scccer Champions, ’5 3; Magazine Staff, ’5 3, ’54; Intramural Basketball Champions, ’5 3, ’54; Echelon, ’54; Ho-Hum Writer for Cirard News, ’54. M itgs” was born with a smile. He always kept his spirits high, even when moments seemed darkest. Here is a classmate who worked hard, played hard, and brought joy to everyone. FREDERICK MARSCHALL Fred 1 217 N. Easton Road Willow Grove, Pa. Born: September 28, 1936 Course: General and Electrical Activities: Centennial Pageant, ’48; Activities Night, ’47; Glee Club, ’5 3; Baseball Team, ’5 3; Rifle Club, ’5 2; Guidon, Co. C, ’53; Echelon, ’52, ’53; 1st Sergeant, Co. C, ’54; Magazine Staff, ’5 3, ’54; Intramural Soccer Champions, ’5 3; Intramural Basket¬ ball Champions, ’5 3, ’54; Intramural Basketball Commissioner, ’53, ’54. Fred is a fellow you like to have around. His quick and subtle wit made him the life of the parly. Whether on the athletic field or in the Chem. Lab., Fred ' s influence bore great weight in the activities of his classmates. 28 dJfiz doxin tfiL. GEORGE MARTIN (George) 702 Main Street Scalp Level, Pa. Born: October 17, 193 5 Course: General and Printing Activities: Senior Life Saving, ’S2, ’53; Rifl e Club, ’52; First Sergeant, Co. B, ’53, ’54; Echelon, ’52, ’53; WGC Program, ’52; Printing Advisor of The Cqrinthian, S-2; Intramural Soccer Champions, ’53; Intramural Basketball Champions, ’53, ’54. His quiet and friendly manner has made George popular. He’s always cheerful and can be depended upon when a job needs his assistance. JOHN STEWART McDOWELL (Mac) 663 1 E. Wakeling St. Philadelphia 24, Pa. Born: May 14, 1937 Course: Regular and Carpentry Activities: Rifle Club, ’52, ’53; Drill Band, ’49, ’50; Glee Club, ’52 to ’54; Track Team, ’53; Intramural Soccer Champions, ’53. Here is a fellow who never caught the limelight. His handicraft ability always brought him much admiration. Mac works hard and is liked by all. MICHAEL DAVID McGEE (Mike) 140 W. Boundary Avenue York, Pa. Born: August 19, 1937 Course: Regular and Stenographic Activities: Centennial Pageant, ’48; Manual Arts Prize, ’50; Swimming Team, 52 to ’54; What Do You Know About Ani¬ mals,” WPEN Quiz, 10B; Magazine Staff, J-l to S-2; Dramatic Club, J-l to S-2; Cast: Our Town; Rifle Club, ’5 3, ’54; President of Rifle Club, S-2; Echelon, J-2; Lieutenant in Recruits, S-2; Senior Life Saving, ’53; Co-editor-in-chief of The Corinthian, S-2; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Announcer, WGC, S-2; Reporter, WGC, ’5 3; Sports Reporter, Girard News, ’54; Cultural Olym¬ pics, ’54; Cast: Pickwick Papers, ’53; National Honor Society; Firing Squad, ’54. Another York boy makes good. This best describes Mike. He has left his mark on athletics, dramatics, the publications, and many other activities in Girard life. Mike can always be depended upon for advice; he is truly a fine and influential classmate. CL id oj- IQ54 29 FRANCIS CLAY McMICHAEL (Fran) 740 Burmont Road Drexcl Hill, Pa. Born: August 8, 1937 Course: Regular and Drafting Activities: National Honor Society, J-I to S-2; Charles W. Law- ser Prize, J-2; Gym Team, ' 52, ’53; Drill Band, 8A to 9B; Con¬ cert Band, 10A to J-l; Band Lyre Award, 10B; Cultural Olym- p ' cs, 10A, 1 OB; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Centennial Pageant, ’48; Girard Magazne, J-l to S-2; Co-editor-in-chief of Corinthian; Guidon. Co. D, S-1; WPEN Quiz What Do You Know About Animals?”, 10A to J-2; Senior Life Saving, ’S3; Cheerleader, S-l; Announcer, WGC; Dramatic Club Member, J-l to S-2; Personality Column, Girard News, ’54. Fran” is the person in our class who should succeed best. His rsistent and untiring efforts have placed him at the top both scholastically and in leadership. A member of the National Honor Society and a Corinthian editor prove well his willingness to accept responsibility. We all expect much of him in the future. JOHN MOROCCO (Johnny 1 2228 S. 15th Street Philadelphia 17, Pa. Born: May 17, 1937 Course: General and Machine Activities: Pageant, ’48; Swimming, ’49 to ’53; Intramural Soft Ball Champions, 10B; Make-up Artist, Dramatic Club for The Boy Comes Home, The Ambush and Our Town; Soccer, ’52; Numerals, Baseball, ’53; Guidon, ’53, ’54, Co. A; Intramural all¬ stars, Soccer and Basketball; Make-up Artist, Cast: The Statue, The Little Man; Sports Reporter, Girard News, ’54. John ' s influence was felt in everything he did. His ability on the athletic field has won him a place in the hearts of his classmates. We’ll always remember you, John. Good luck! FRANKLIN NACE ( Buster 1801 Wingohocking Street Philadelphia 40, Pa. Bom: August 4, 1936 Course: General and Machine Activities: Centennial Pageant, ’4 8; Activities Night, ’47; Rifle Club, ’52, ’53; Sergeant in Battalion, ’54. Friendly and always ready with compliments for all, Frank was a regular hummer . Lots of luck i t the future! 30 ' Ufiz dorintfii ALEXANDER HENDERSON NEWLANDS (Lexl 111 W. Germantown Ave. Maple Shade, N. J. Born: July 17, 1937 Course: Regular and Stenographic Activities: Gym Team, ’ll to ’54; Drill Band, 9A, 10A; Concert Band, 10A to J-l; Cultural Olympics, ’51; Recruit Lieutenant, ’51; Dramatic Club, Jl to S-2, Our Town, Pickwick Papers, Vice-President, Dramatic Club, ’5 3; Girard Magazine, J-l to S-2; Glee Club, J-l to S-2; Weber Art Prize, ’51; Student Center, ’53, ' 54; WGC Announcer and Reporter, ’53, ’54; Firing Squad, ’54. Lex” was many times the victim of practical jokers, but he al¬ ways took it on the chin”. During his high school career, he left his mark in gym, hi publications, and in dramatics. Who will ever forget his portrayal of Mr. Pickwick”? RAY WALLACE NEWMAN (Roy) Waterfall, Pa. Born: November 20, 1936 Course: General and Automotive Activities: Junior Varsity Soccer Team, ’52; All-Star Intramural Baseball Team, ’51; Championship Intramural Team, ’52; All- Star Intramural Team, ’5 3; Band, ’50 to ’52; Pageant, ’48; Cul¬ tural Olympics, ’51; Intramural Soccer Champions, ’5 3. Someday we may see Ray piloting a massive tractor-trailer along one of the nation’s turnpikes. We’ll remember him as the class¬ mate who knew more about trucks than anyone else. Always there when needed, Ray will never be forgotten among his friends. DAVID L. NOVACK (Dave 190 West Wyoming Ave. Philadelphia 40, Pa. Born: May 26, 1936 Course: General and Printing Ac tivities: Activities Night, ’47; Centennial Pageant, ’48; Girard Magazine, ’5 3, ’54; Editor-in-chief of Magazine, ’54; Girard News Contributor, ' 54; Glee Club, ’54. Listening to popular music, writing stories, and working for the Magazine look up most of Dave ' s time. If his present literary work is any indication of his potential, we can expect great accomplish¬ ments from Dave in the future. dLiii oj- 1$ ' j4 31 DONALD KENNETH ROBINSON iDon) 1724 South 5 8 th Street Philadelphia 43, Pa. Born: February 11, 1936 Conrse: General and Machine Shop Activities: Baseball, ’53; Soccer, ’52, ’S3; Swimming, ‘52 to ’54; Rifle Club, 52, ‘53; Activities Night, ‘47; Centennial Pageant, ' 48; Cultural Olympics, ‘5 3; All Scholastic Soccer Team, ' 5 3: Co-captain Swimming Team, ’53, ‘54; Co-captain Soccer Team, ’53; Captain, Baseball, ’54; Lieutenant in Recruits, ‘5 3, ‘54. If not remembered for bis many athletic achievements, Don will be remembered for bis devotion to bis class. Who will ever forget one of bis love taps”? Don bad a heart to match bis stature. Re¬ spected by all, be is truly a fine Girardian. JOHN ALEXANDER ROCCO (John) 201 W. Clements Br. Rd. Runnemede, New Jersey Bom: June 25, 1936 Course: General and Machine Activities: Make-up artist for Dramatic Club; Art Editor, Gir¬ ard Magazine, ’52; Pageant, ' 48; Glee Club, ' 52, ' 53; Intramural All-Star Basketball, ‘50 and ' 52; Basketball, ' 51, ‘52; Baseball, ’53, ' 54; Gym Team, ‘52, ‘53; Soccer, ‘52, ‘53; Junior Swimming Team, ‘50; Battalion, Captain of Recruits; Drill Team, 51, ‘52; Wrestling Team, ‘5 3, ‘54; Intramural Basketball Champions, ‘53, ‘54. Athletics, records, and young ladies were the main objects of John’s affections. Always ready to lend a band, he’s a fellow we’re glad to bat e on any team—soccer or the game of life itself. CARL ASHTON ROSAR ( Dick 26 N. Main Street Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Born: August 21, 1936 Course: General and Drafting Activities: Activities Night, ‘47; Centennial Pageant, ’48; Wrest¬ ling, ’51 to ‘53; A.A.U. Meet in Wrestling, ‘52; First Sergeant in Battalion, ‘53; Student Center, ‘51 to ‘54; Student Council Representative, 8B; Dramatic Club, ‘53, ‘54; Cast: Our Town; Nicholas Nickleby; Announcer, WGC, ‘54. Dick”, as be is known, has always been noted for bis light hum¬ or and good disposition. A good mixer, he is liked by all. His abil¬ ity to cooperate with people will surely stand him in good stead later. 52 ( I7 z£ Cloxinthu EDWARD MURRAY SCHAEFFER (Ed) 47 South Lehman Street York, Pa. Born: March 14, 1937 Course: General and Machine Shop Activities: Centennial Pageant, ’48; Cultural Olympics, ’52 to ’54; Intramural Softball Championship Team, 10B and J-2; Girard Magazine Staff, ’52 to ’54; Dramatic Club, ’53, ’54; Cast: Our Town; WGC Staff, ’5 3, ’54; Sergeant, Co. A, S-2; Cast: Pickwick Papers; Student Center, ’53, ’54; Intramural Soccer Champions, ’5 3; Basketball, ’5 3, ’54. Ed may not have been our best athlete or scholar, but he surely has proved to be a great guy. Always helpful and considerate, he has earned a place in the hearts of his class. MARTELL FRANKLIN SCHEIDLER (Mel) 314 Park Avenue Hershey, Pennsylvania Born: July 2, 1936 Course: General and Automotive Activities: Secretary of Class, 1 OB; Basketball Manager, ’52, ’53, ’54; Baseball Team, ’53, ’54; WGC Staff, ’52; Intramural Soccer Champions, ’5 3; Rifle Club, ’54. , We will always remember Mel” for his great love of sports. Al¬ though strong for the Dodgers, he has never forgotten his class or school. JOHN SHELESKY (Shaz) 60 Pearl Street Lock Haven, Pa. Born: July 21, 1936 Course: General and Drafting Activities: Manual Arts Prize, 6B; Band, 7A to IOA; Lchelon Platoon, J-3; Color Guard, S-2; Cultural Olympics, ’5 2, ' 5 3; Rifle Club, J-3; Baseball Team, ’53, ’54; Soccer Team, ’53; Re¬ porter, WGC, ’54. Shaz will always remain as a quiet guy. Although he doesn t say much, his words are regarded highly. Seriousness and joviality arc well mixed in him. We will all miss ' Shaz.” Good luck! CCasA. of IQ54 33 ROBERT STANKUS (Bob ' R.F.D. 1 Union Dale, Pa. Born: July 1, 1937 Course: Regular and Machine Activities: Rifle Club, ’5 2; Battalion, ’5 0 to ’5 3; Joseph G. Sim- cock Essay Prize, ’5 3; Swimming Team, ’5 2 to ’5 3; Senior Life Saving, ’5 3; Bob ' s ability ami friendly hello have ranked him highly as a good friend. Active as one of our best backstrokers, he has proved of great worth to the tankmen. We want you to know that we’ll ANTHONY JOHN STEEN iTonyi 7115 Castor Avenue Philadelphia 24, Pa. Born: January 1, 1937 Course General and Clerical Activities: Wrestling Team, ’52 to ’54; Baseball Intramural Champions, ’51; Soccer All-Star Team, ’52; Baseball All-Star Team, ’53; Glee Club, ’53, ’54; Drill Band, ’49, ’50; Concert Band, ’50; Lieutenant in Battalion, ’53-’54. Tony’s” hearty laughter mingled with seriousness has brought him many friends. Although naturally serious, he has always found time to have fun. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN VINCENT STEPHENS (Beni 2127 E. Tioga Street Philadelphia, Pa. Born: January 5, 1937 Course: General and Printing Activities: Activities Night, ’47; Girard Magazine Staff, J-4, S-2; Assistant Editor of Girard Magazine, S-2; Sergeant, Co. A, ’53, ’54; Guidon, Co. A, ’54. We all think that Bin will succeed. He has proven himself well- hked among both sexes, and he should fare well in the outside world. 34 dorintfiu SYLVESTER ANTHONY SURAVITCH (Sid) 2286 Newton Street Detroit, Michigan Born: August 8, 19)7 Course: Regular and Stenographic Activities: Radio Program, What Do You Know About Anim¬ als?”, 10A, J-2; Basketball Team, ’12 to ’54; Soccer Team, ’13; National Honor Society, J-2 to S-2; Lieutenant Quartermaster in the Battalion, ’1)-’14; Sports Reporter for Radio Program WGC, ’13-’14; Centennial Pageant, ’48; Drill Team, 10B, J-2; Editor of Corinthian, S-2; Senior Life Saving, ’13; Intramural Softball Champions, 10B; Intramural All-Star Soccer Team, J-l; Base¬ ball, ’13, ’14; Sports Editor, Girard News, ’14; Magazine Staff, ’13, 14; Student Center Board of Directors, ’13, ’14. Sid is one of those few gifted individuals with both scholastic and athletic ability. A leader in school marks and athletic achieve¬ ments. he may be proud of his record. ROBERT LOWELL THOMAS (Tom) 3306 Hartville Street Philadelphia 34, Pa. Born: August 26, 1936 Course: General and Carpentry Activities: Drill Band, 9A, 9B; Centennial Pageant, ’48; Secretary of Class, 9A; Rifle Club, J-4. Rob ' s spirit and character go well with his fiery red hair. Both cheerful and helpful, he has left his influence on our class in many respects. We all hope he will succeed after leaving Girard. ROY EDWARD VARNER (Roy) 733 y 2 McMillen Street Johnstown, Pa. Born: December 6, 1937 Course: General and Machine Activities: Second Lieutenant, Co. D, ’ 13-’ 14; Drill Team, 10B, J-2; Baseball, ’12 to ’14; Basketball, 13-’14; Intramural All-Star Softball Team, ’ll; Intramural All-Star Basketball Team, ’ll; Centennial Pageant, 48; Intramural Soccer Champions, ’I). Roy is big in stature, big in character, and big in ability. Athlet¬ ically inclined, he does well in both varsity and intramural sports. A cheerful hello or a kind word are characteristic of Roy. In the future we all hope to see him pitching for the Indians.” (Jlllil of 1954 3 o HARRY EDWARD WOODS Herman! 5 McKelvey Road Wilkinsburg 21, Pa. Born: June 21, 1937 Course: General and Drafting Activities: Drill Team, ’13; Student Center, ’52 to ‘54; Sergeant in Co. C, ’53; Lieutenant in Recruits, ’53-’54; Dramatic Club. ’53; Intramural Soccer Champions, ’5 3. Herman didn’t excel in anything, but be did everything well. His radiant smile is always a characteristic. JOSEPH GEORGE ZANGHI (Joel 1017 Carpenter Street Philadelphia 47, Pa. Bom: January 16, 1936 Course: General and Drafting Activities: Soccer, ’52, ’53; Captain of Soccer Team, ’53; Base¬ ball, ’52 to ’54; Basketball, ’51-’52; First Lieutenant in Co. B, J-3; Captain of Co. B, S-2; Drill Team, J-2; Dramatic Club, ’52 to ’54; Casts: The Ambush, Our Touts, The Boy Comes Home; Drill Band, 8A to 10A; Centennial Pageant, ’48; Glee Club, ’52 to ’54; Manager of Swing Band, ’53, ’54; Student Council, ’53, ' 54; Recreational Committee Head, ' 53, ’54; Student Center. ' 53, ’54; All Independent Soccer Team, ’53; All Scholastic Soccer Team, ’53. Joe’s will and determination can best be characterized by the job he did as our soccer team captain. Only in the love of his class¬ mates and school has Joe shown greater enthusiasm. 36 C-orinthu cz fclininLitxation Left to Right: Bartlow, Carpenter, Yatchisin, Buck Undoubtedly every member of our class is deeply appreciative of the fine lead¬ ership given by our officers. Jim Buck piloted the crew of 1954 through the Senior year, surmounting all difficulties and accepting the responsibility placed upon him by his classmates and by the faculty. Tex Yatchisin, Jim ' s capable assistant, filled the post of vice-president. As secretary, Ken Carpenter took care of the correspondence and paper work. One o.f the most difficult jobs of all, that of class treasurer, was ably discharged by Basil Bartlow. Organizing our dances and making sure we had a good attendance was a small but painstaking job. They did a wonderful job helping to make our social life a success. Jim and his fellow administrators stood as symbols of class unity. They al¬ ways remained examples of efficient leadership, consistently worthy of our fullest support. We can only hope that our class officers will always remember that the Class of 1954 stood behind them all the way, and that we shall never forget their masterful handling of our varied affairs. (ILm of 1954 37 ' Nation at 3fonor Bock Row: Yatchisin, Ambrose, Higinbotham, McGee, Sites Front Row: Bartlow, Carpenter, Lynch, McMichael, Suravitch The National Honor Society of America is composed of those young men who possess in largest measure the finest qualities of scholarship, leadership, citizenship and service in the secondary schools throughout the country. Ten classmates attained membership in our Girard College Chapter. Of the many eligible, they proved to be the examples of the high standards set by the organization. During our Senior year the National Honor Society Officers were elected from our class members. Ed Ambrose capably filled the coveted position of president. Art Higinbotham and Ken Carpenter respectively handled the offices of vice-president and secretary-treasurer. When we were juniors, Ed Ambrose, Ken Carpenter, Art Higinbotham, Fran McMichael, and Sid Suravitch were called forward to take the pledge. Basil Bartlow, Joe Lynch, Mike McGee, Mel Sites, and Paul Yatchisin received their pins as seniors. Much gratitude goes to Dr. Morris Wolf, Head of the Social Science Depart¬ ment, who sponsored the Girard College Chapter. If the organization had existed when he was a boy, we ' re sure he would have attained membership. 3 DL Co ilniAian zniox Jli Throughout the lower grades Senior seemed like some mysterious title given during one ' s last year at Girard. On the surface we could see that it implied re¬ sponsibility and leadership, but there was always something about it that lower classmen couldn ' t understand. Not until September of 1953, did we realize fully what it meant to be a senior. It was then that we came really to know our classmates--to know them and cherish their friendship as never before. One might say it ' s just part of the growing-up process, but to us it meant much more than that for we have formed friendships that will never be forgotten. ’ The people under whose supervision we came during this last year will also rate highly in our affections. It was they who put the finishing touches on our education. Particularly would we mention the staffs of Bordeaux and Allen Halls. Those who lived in Bordeaux could not help being inspired by Mr. Wilson ' s fairness and courtesy, and Mrs. Wilson ' s presence in that building added a pleasant feminine touch. Assisting Mr. Wilson were Mr. Newhard, Mr. McCloud and Mr. Lander. Across the court in Allen, Dr. Zeil, with his pleasant humor and sympathetic under¬ standing, made the famous hall seem more like home. Conversation with the Mail- lardets at the supper table or at one of the snacks they prepared for us are mem¬ ories dear indeed. And who could forget the evenings spent with Dr. White talk¬ ing and pouring over his scrap book? In Allen and Bordeaux for the first time we had the experience of living in small groups. Each fellow could call a room his and not have to vie for the honor with many other fellows. Our life generally centered around these rooms. There was always something goinq on in them—listening to records, or disc jock¬ eys, studying, reading, or talking. They were little homes, places that helped bring about the comradeship we enjoyed in our last year. A high point of our senior year came shortly before Easter when we went to Washington. Since the bus ride to the famous city was a long one, the chance to stretch our legs in front of the Capitol was welcome. There we had our pic¬ ture taken with our chaperones, Dr. Wolf, Mr. Zarella, Dr. Zeil, and Mr. Wagner. From then on, time passed quickly. We saw such national shrines as the Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials, Mount Vernon, and the Washington Memorial. There were tours of the Congressional Library, the Capitol, the Supreme Court, the Archives, the FBI Building, and the Smithsonian Institute. Although much of our time was spent seeing the sights, our social life did not go neglected. We met many young people who like us had come to Washington for their senior trip. When the time came to leave this lovely city, none of us could truly say that he didn ' t regret it. We took Washington with us, for the things seen there and the good time we had there will never be forgotten. In thanking the Alumni for this trip, we are unable to express ourselves adequately so deep is our appreciation. It is difficult for us to see our last year end, but we shall carry its memories through life and hope that future classes will have an equally good senior year when their time comes. CL 11 of iq 54 cMn. Mt Left to Right: Dr. White, Dr. Zeil, Mr. Maillardet, Mrs. Maillardet HBoxtlzaux Front Row: Mr. Wilson, Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Newhard Bock Row: Mr. McCloud, Mr. Lander 40 do intkian A day for toil, an hour for sport, But for a friend is life too short. —Emerson Class ClLa±± oj- 954 4f •f 1954 Should until acquaintance be forgot, And never brought to mind? Should anld acquaintance be forgot, And auld lang syne? THE CHAPEL INTERIOR PUBLICATIONS GLEE CLUB SWING BAND CONCERT BAND BATTALION DRAMATIC CLUB STUDENT CENTER WGC SOCIALS 44 (loxintli can (2oxintfi tan Left to Right: Yotchisin, Carpenter, McGee, Dr. Haskell, McMichael, Higinbotham, Suravitch, Martin Dear Classmates, In previous years it was not at all unlikely that the first fellows to have gray hair before graduation were the editors of The Corinthian. The tremendous amount of work and worry that go into compiling a class record explains this. Well, here we arc at graduation, and as yet neither of the editors has any gray hairs. In fact, except for a few anxious moments now and then, the work on the book presented no serious difficultities. The main reason for this is found in the staff which you, the Class of 19 5 4, elected to compile your yearbook. Representing as it did some of the best writing and organizing talent, its members couldn’t have been more cooperative. Although only two of us carried the title of Co-editor-in-chief, it might be said that there were actually seven such editors working on your booklet. It was their suggestions, definite stand on what policies we should pursue in making up the book, and contributions of writing and photographing skill that have made this year’s Corinthian a success. Most of the literary contributions came from the ready pens of the associate editors, Ken Carpenter, Art Higinbotham, and Sid Suravitch. Tex Yatchisin filled the post of Photo¬ graphy Editor. It is to him that we owe a tribute for our book’s especially fine cuts. Never can we forget Dr. Haskell, our faculty sponsor. With his knowledge of the yearbooks of the past and his eye for fine arrangement, Dr. Haskell worked with us and helped us determine the best ways of doing the job well. Without his guidance the book could never have been what it is. George Martin, our Print Shop advisor, worked with Mr. Daffin concerning the actual printing of the yearbook. We arc very deeply indebted to them and the boys of the Print Shop for the many hours of hard labor they put into printing our Corinthian. Finally, we would like to thank you, classmates, for the help that you have given us. Without your cooperation and support this book would never have gone to press. It is your Corinthian; it is the record of the mark you have made at Girard. If it is the best Corinthian yet”, it is because you have been such a wonderful group of fellows. Sincerely, zA [iclia.£.L ddPauid £.£. )xancix zA c y .ic.iiae.L Co-editors-in-chief 45 ( 2 Caa of (fjLxaxJ. JVeiuj± Bock Row: Morocco, Giulion, McGee, Ambrose, Bierko, Horbinson, Lynch, Margotta, Suravitch, McMichael, Novack Front Row: Carpenter, Higinbotham After suspension of over a year and a half for lack of funds, the Girard News was reinstated. This was made possible through contributions of the Alumni, to whom we are deeply indebted. Making o new start, the News staff was faced with many difficulties. The main one was lack of experience on the part of its staff. Through hard work, however, the staff has made up for this and has turned out a Girard News which is favorably comparable with those of the past. As Co-editors-in-chief, we had Ken Carpenter, the only former News re¬ porter, and Art Higinbotham. Karl Giulian worked as News Editor, and Sid Suravitch as Sports Editor. Sid was aided in gathering news by Mike McGee and John Morocco. Personalities was written by Fran McMichael, who did on excellent job. As reviewers, we had Joe Lynch and Dave Novack whose contributions added literary flavor to the paper. Ray Convery ably handled Main Road Talk. For some of the best humor in recent years, we turned to Joe Margotta. Sam LeVan contributed with the Allenite, and Reg Bierko and Bill Harbinson (cartoonist) worked as reporters. Ed Ambrose held the vital job of Business Manager. The class extends its thanks to Dr. Raymond I. Haskell, whose hard work and suggestions enabled our staff to put out a better paper. We also wish to thank Mr Arnold Daffin for the conscientious labor and extra time that he gave to the actual printing of the paper. This is one of the many phases of Girard life where the Alumni has given back to us the lost cream of the milk. In saying, Thanks again, Alumni! we hope that the fine newspaper put out by our staff has convinced you that the Girard News is a worthwhile investment. 46 dJhs dox ' uithu 6 izarclum Back Row: McMichael, Donahue, Marschall, Bierko, Novack, Stephens, Linthicum, Higinbotham, Newlands, Morgotta, Lynch Front Row: McGee, Rocco, Guilian, Casterline, Suravitch The 1954 Spring Edition of The Girardian, the new name of The Magazine, ' represented a cross-section of the outstanding literary efforts of the College Through the perseverving work of Editor-in-chief, Dave Novack, The Girardian, pub lished under the leadership of our class, can be compared favorably with the best magazines of the past. His editing, proofreading, and superior judgement in selecting well-written and appropriate articles, not to mention his own personal contributions of material, have helped to make it a success. Ben Stephens and Bob Linthicum worked with him as assistant editors. In addi¬ tion to submitting articles to the magazine over a period of two or two and a half years, Associate Editors Reg Bierko, Arnie Casterline, Jack Donahue, Karl Giulian, Art H iginbotham, Joe Lynch, Joe Margotta, Fred Marschall, Mike McGee, Fran McMichael, Alex Newlands, and Sid Suravitch gave many helpful suggestions in choosing suitable articles at the weekly, Thursday-morning meetings. Our class had just started to participate in magazine work when Mr. Lawrence accepted the position as Literary Advisor to our semi-annual publication, which, un¬ fortunately, has appeared only once a year since 1951. During his two years of super¬ vision, Mr. Lawrence ' s efforts contributed to setting up higher literary standards and improving quality of material. Mr. Daffin also deserves much credit for his patience and labor in printing The Girardian; his assistants, Ben Stephens, who worked on linotype composition, and Lee Baughman, who made up and laid out the articles, share in our praise and gratitude. CL ill oh954 gi . cu 47 • ! I % t .’ W � ? � t f % f Front Row: Steen, Carpenter, Zanghi, Giulian, Lynch, DeLourentis, Horbison Second Row: McMichael, Lashendok, Marschall, Kunkle, Donohue, McGee Third Row: Sites, Buswell, Higinbotham, Newlands, Bortlow Fourth Row: Bierko, Harbinson, Haley, Linthicum, McDowell Earl Horbison is the one student who did so much to turn out some of the finest musical organizations our school has ever had. Mr. Toscanini, did an excel¬ lent job not only in maintaining decorum, but also in producing a well-organized, top-quality choir. The boys elected to assist him in this work were Bill Kunkle, Vice-President, Art Higinbotham, Secretary-Treasurer, and Karl Giulian, Librarian Dr. Banks ' Cantata was the feature attraction of the Christmas Concert. The Glee Club also added quite a bit of spirit to the singing of The Battle Hymn of the Republic, and Hark, Hear the Merry, Merry Bells. The Founder ' s Day program was equally attractive. To the Monday and Wednesday mornings of training that Dr. Banks has given us, and the accompanying that Miss Stacks gave us we owe the musical experience and knowledge that we have gained. Our tenors, President Earl Harbison, Jerry Lashendok, and Basil Bartlow make a team difficult to surpass in tone quality. The bass harmony was provided by Tom Haley Bill Kunkle Joe Zanghi, Reg Bierko, Ken Carpenter, Jack Donahue, K a d Giulian, Art Higinbotham, Joe Lynch, Mike McGee, Fran McMichael, Lex Newlands, Mel Sites, Bob DeLourentis, Herm Buswell, Bob Linthicum, Tony Steen, and John McDowell. !Z%£ (loxuitiiuin 4S Left to Right: Sites, Zanghi, Harbison, Buswell, Bortlow The Swing Band is an organization in which students show what they can do when they are on their own in music All practicing must be done in spare time. Val¬ uable use has been made of this time, however, for this year ' s Swing Band has been one of the best, if not the best, in Girard ' s history. Only one member of our class, Earl Harbison, played in the band, but he was its leader. Much credit must be given to Earl for his hard work in making this year so outstanding. As singer, our class had Basil ( Golden Throat ) Bartlow. Basil ' s fine voice has added much to the class dances as well as to other dances at which he has sung. Not to be forgotten are the managers, whose work with the music, the stands and the other items necessary to the Band is in many ways as important as the actual playing itself. Without them the Band could not function In this capacity we had Mel Sites, Herm Buswell, and Joe Zanghi. This year ' s Swing Band is another phase of campus life at which our class has been very successful. The high standards of musicianship which Earl has set are goals for which succeeding classes can strive. 49 LTiii oj- TQ54 donczxt Band Bock Row: Giulian, Higinbotham, Kaufman, Baughman Front Row: Convery, Carpenter, Harbison, Marcelli When Earl Harbison, Captain of the Band, put down the baton after directing Sleigh Ride in the Christmas Concert, the band felt a deep sense of satisfaction. Perhaps their thoughts then turned to that day in eighth grade when they were told to write down their preference in instruments, which probably turned out to be the name of the only instrument they knew. They were now able to feel sorry for Mr. Morrison and Dr. Horning, who had to listen to the squeaks and other horrible sounds they made. Their skill increased and they took their seats in the Concert Band. Then the climax came when the members of our class shouldered the burden of mak¬ ing the Christmas Concert of ' 53 a great success. Along with those of the Christmas Concert, our band members will have pleas¬ ant memories of many other occasions, such as the Cultural Olympics, Founder ' s Day concerts, the May Day concerts at the Zoo, and the many exchange concerts with schools such as Lower Merion, Olney, and Palmyra. Assisting Earl Harbison were Art Higinbotham and Ken Carpenter as first lieu¬ tenants; Al Kaufman, Onesto Marcelli, and Ray Convery as second lieutenants, and Lee Baughman and Karl Giulian as sergeants. The clarinet section was fortunate enough to have four seniors, Earl Harbison, Ken Carpenter, Al Kaufman, Onesto Marcelli who played first clarinet, and Ray Convery with his alto clarinet. Art Higinbotham played that instrument of wonder to the small fellows, the bassoon. Lee Baughman did a good job with his trombone, and Karl Giulian ably played the first cornet. These boys of our class wish to thank Dr. Horning and especially Mr. Morrison, who has done the job alone during the last two years. JO { ZJ!l£ doxuikiiu (2acUt This year many of our class will enter the armed forces of the United States cna don the military uniforms of their country. Undoubtedly, the military tactics taught us at Girard will prove to be valuable assets during our first year in the service. When our class took over the leadership of the battalion at the beginning of the year, Roy Brown was chosen Cadet-Major. With the assistance of his staff officers Captain Inspector William Harbinson, Captain of Recruits John Rocco, Lieutenant Quartermaster Sylvester Suravitch, and Battalion Clerk Basil Bartlow, Cadet-Major Brown has filled his post very capably and proved himself to be a great leader Throughout the year the companies were commanded by Captains William Kunkle, Robert DeLaurentis, Joseph Zanghi, and James Buck. Assisting Kunkle in Company A were Lieutenants Thomas Haley, Norm Lyons, and Wilbert LeVan, while Harold Bowman was the First Sergeant. Lieutenants in company B were Melvin Sites and Herman Buswell. George Martin was Captain Zanghi ' s First Sergeant. Among Company C ' s lieutenants were Reginald Bierko and Salvatore Grasso with Fred Marschall filling the First Sergeant command. Captain Buck ' s lieutenants consisted of Paul Curry and Roy Varner, with Carl Rosar capably filling the job of First Sergeant. Also, assisting Captain Rocco with the recruits were Donald Robinson, Michael McGee, Alexander Newlands, Edward Ambrose, and Harry Woods. The color guard this year came under the command of Sergeant-Major John Donahue who did a fine job along with Lieutenants Richard Frantkowski, Bradley LaBar, and John Shelesky. Filling the positions of Guidon for their respective compan¬ ies were Benjamin Stephens, Francis McMichael, Robert Edling, and Arnold Casterline During the entire year these officers filled their responsible positions diligently and produced on their annual Founder ' s Day drill a fine exhibition of precision and skill which they strived for during the year. Perhaps in our troubled times our class realizes even more the growing impor¬ tance of military training and knows that whether in civil or military life our exper¬ ience in the battalion will always have an influence on us. For this instruction the Class of 1954 wishes to extend its appreciation to Colonel James Hamilton who has led us through such an eventful year. dLaii of- ig 54 5? Company A and Company B Left to Right: 2nd Lieut. Lyons, 2nd Lieut. LeVan, 1st Lieut. Haley, Capt. Kunkle, Guidon Stephens, Ccp . Zanghi, Guidon Casterline, 1st Sgt. Martin, 1st Sgt. Bowman Battalion Staff and Color Guard Back Row: Sgt. Major Donahue, 2nd Lieut. Frantkowski, Sgt. Shelesky, Sgt. LaBar Front Row: Battalion Clerk Bart- low, Capt. of Recruits Rocco, Ca¬ det Major Brown, Capt. Inspector Harbinson, Lieut. Quartermaster Suravitch Company C and Company D Left to Right: 1st Sgt. Marschall, 2nd Lieut. Grasso, 2nd Lieut. Bierko, Capt. DeLaurentis, Guidon Edling, Capt. Buck, Guidon Mc- Michael, 1st Lieut. Curry, 2nd Lieut. Varner, 1st Sgt. Rosar 52 ( Z7 l£ d-oxintfiLcin J xaniatic (lia j Bgcx: Higinbotham, Linthicum, Lashendok, Rosar, Harbinson, Schaeffer Lynch, Buswell, Newlonds, Donahue, Kaufman, DeLaurentis, Edling, Kunkle, Ambrose Mr. Andrews, Sites, Giulian, Boland, Bierko, McMichael, Harbison, McGee Front: Bartlow, Rocco, Casterline, Morocco, Margotta, Zanghi The Boy Comes Heme by A. A Milne, and the Civil Wo r play, ‘The Ambush, the Christmas plays ' in our junior year, had already found several classmates acting in leading roles Ed Ambrose. Mel Sites, and Herm Buswell were well cast as colonels and lieutenants in The Ambush, while Reg Bierko was the frustrated soldier whe i-ad just returned from war in ' The Boy Comes Home Joe Lynch and Art Higm- bothem supported him with fine character portrayals. Thornton Wilder ' s Our Town brought many others into the picture. Earl Harbison led the church choir, Alex Newlonds was the town druggist; Carl Rosor was the undertaker; Mel Sites was Dr Gibbs; Ed Schaeffer, Joe Zanghi, Bob DeLaurentis Bill Harbinson, Mike McGee, Joe Lynch, Herm Buswell, and Ed Ambrose were also in the cast Alex Newlonds as Pickwick was joined by Ed Ambrose and Basil Bartlow, law¬ yers, Joe Lynch, English comic, and by Art Higinbotham and Mike McGee in making Dickens ' Pickwick Papers ' a success in the first half of our senior year. Karl Giulian, Fran McMichael, Jack Donahue, and Ed Schaeffer took the bit parts. In Nicholas Nickleby, Carl Rosar as Squeers and Mel Sites as Nickleby were aided by Pat Boland, Arme Casterlme, and Bill Kunkle. ' The Little Man demonstrated our final touch in Girard ' s dramatic history to date as Basil Bartlow, the Little Mon, was joined by Bob Linthicum, Ed Ambrose, Karl Giulian, and Reg Bierko in the spring play. John Morocco and John Rocco were the whig oowderers and make-up men In our senior year the Thesoians elected Mel Sites president, Alex Newlonds • ice-president, and Art Higinbotham secretary-treasurer This account of our accomplishments can not be complete without specia mention of the man responsible for the Dramatic Club ' s success, Mr Henry V. An¬ drews. (2ta±± oj- 1954 53 3b tacit.) it (2zntt.x Left to Right: Lyons, Mr. MacGregor, Carpenter, Edling Few classes have had someone who has continuously shown as much interest in the Student Center as has Norman Lyons. Normie has had contact with the store for as long as we can remember. Throughout all that time he has shown the same zeal and enthusiasm that characterized him during our senior year. Manager of the Student Center is a difficult job, and we congratulate Norm on having done it so well. As assistant manager we had Glenn Edling. Ken Carpenter successfully round¬ ed off two years as Student Center bookkeeper. Not to be forgotten are the many fellows who have contributed their time behind the counters. Among them were Dick Rosar, Mel Sites, Bill Kunkle, Ed Ambrose, Joe Zanghi, Herm Buswell, Jim Buck, and Paul Yatchisin. It has been said that our class as seniors cooperated and did more for the store than any other senior class from the time of its opening. If this statement ment is true, it is something to be proud of. Mr. MacGregor will be remembered for the time and energy he has given in directing the staff. We feel that the Monday evenings were a contributing factor in bringing ihe workers together and inducing the smooth operation of the store. This is an organization that works hard and gets comparatively little recogni¬ tion, so we sincerely congratulate them for their service to the center and the school. 54 ' UfU dozuitfiu mg. a. Front Row: Yatchisin, Bartlow, Ambrose, Carpenter, Lynch Second Row: Harbison, Shelesky, Newlands, Suravitch, McMichael, Donahue Third Row: Bierko, Schaeffer, Harrison, Rosar, Linthicum, McGee At the beginning of our senior year the traditional Monday morning radio broadcasts were restored. Since that time our local station, WGC, has been bringing the student body much College news, a tew jokes, and a general bolstering of school spirit. Our announcers really did a fine job. An able group of script writers gave the program much valuable aid by gathering and preparing the news for broadcast. The fellow in charge of all these announcers and writers was Ed Ambrose. His work as director and head newscaster was of the highest caliber. None of us will ever forget Ed ' s cheery hello coming over the air each Monday morning. Basil Bartlow, technical assistant and announcer, kept the microphones in excellent working condition. Mr. Henry V. Andrews, the network ' s sponsor, gave many valuable suggestions on how to conduct a radio program. Reg Bierko, Bob Linthicum, Lex Newlands, Ed Schaeffer, Fran McMichael, Sid Suravitch, Mike McGee, Joe Lynch, and Carl Rosar formed the station ' s announcing staff. The list of senior script writers included Sid Suravitch, Tex Yatchisin, Reigh Harrison, Jack Donahue, Art Higinbotham, Ken Carpenter, Lex Newlands, Fran McMichael, Mike McGee, and Tom Haley. If future classes maintain the high broadcasting standards set up by Ed and his boys, they are assured of having a fine program. 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FRANTKOWSKI GIULIAN GRASSO HALEY HARBISON HARBINSON HARRISON HOBSON KAPLAN KAUFMAN KLINGER KUNKLE LA BAR LASHENDOK LAWSON LEVAN LINTHICUM LYNCH LYONS MARCELLI MARGOTTA MARSCHALL MCDOWELL MOROCCO NACE NEWLANDS NEWMAN NOVACK SCHAEFFER SCHEIDLER SHELESKY STEEN STANKUS STEEN STEPHENS THOMAS VARNER WOODS ZANGHI Another little black book A gun and a knife A crying towel A low bass voice A week on the town . A marriage license A 15,000-acre farm Enough guys” for a class dance A shirt with a 17-neck size A steady hand A squeak-proof clarinet A car that runs A pair of unpegged pants Pegged britches without pockets Elephant-sized earmuffs A conversation with Mr. MacGregor Enough money for a dance .A submarine A corset and a new notebook Life membership in the spades” A new Hum record A certain dance at the 9 50 Club A rack of collegiate ties .Stock in the Dodgers A lighted closet Another Muggman Some money bags The latest Ma and Pa Kettle series A giant-sized handkerchief Black pegs with a zipper A beauty shoppe A broomstick and another evil eye A bed at Mom’s An attentive congregation A soap box in Times Square A mattress without that crumpling sound An understanding of bookkeeping A friendly goodnight from Twingie A seat in the back of the classroom The whole darned city hall A muffler A memo book to count fire engines An A in Trig A Greyhound bus An album of Spike” Jones A partnership in 31J A scholarship to Notre Dame for football Second place in dining room attendance A father” in Chem A year’s supply of chewing gum A father in Chem A room with a good reputation A ’54 motorcycle A major-league contract A supply of dimes for the Big F” A lofkomotive shull be enough Cl tan oj- 1Q54 57 C 114 c fCo ' jDzcjLiEatfi MR. ANDREWS MR. BRADLEY MR. CONKLIN DR. COOPER MR. CUNNINGHAM MR. DAFFIN MR. DENNIS DR. DULEBOHN MR. FRIEDMANN MISS GOODRICH COLONEL HAMILTON DR. HASKELL MR. JOLL MR. HENRY JONES MR. NORMAN JONES MR. LAWRENCE MR. LEYDON mr. MacGregor MR. MAILLARDET MR. MARCH MR. McCLOUD MISS McGHEE MR. MORRISON MR. NICHOLSON MR. OTTO MR. PEREIRA DR. PRESSON MR. ROTHBERG MR. SHIRLEY MR. SUNGENIS MR. ZARELLA DR. ZEIL BUS DRIVERS The best cast in 67 productions Another wrestling victory Someone who can shoot 9 ; The Student Center showing a large profit Someone up on the roof An assistant No interruptions in chcm. class His personal dog barber A knowledge of the facts An advocate of the Baconian theory Complete drill attendance Another trip to Iowar, Nevadar and Californiar One pair, size 1 5 fishing boots Some thinkers A suit out of hock A magazine that comes out twice a year Royalties from the automat (it was his idea) Moneys for his datar sheets A Charles Atlas handbooK DictiOharies for his brief case The pro per authority A truckload of thank-you letters Full attendance at band rehearsals An uninterrupted Chapel service (no bells) A home permanent The other 45 degrees Three Republican representatives from Virginia A dependable Cultural Olympics crew The second mistake he ever made Unpaddcd shoulders Proper auditorium decorum A pink vest with purple polka dots A wider gate !Z 7fzs doxintfi Lan J2s.hts.xm.En oj 54 1951 SWIMMING Kunkle t V v FENCING Harbison GYM Boland Donahue 1952 SWIMMING Bartlow Haley Kunkle McGee Morocco FENCING Harbison GYM Boland Donahue Soccer Buck Harbinson Harrison Robinson Rocco Yatchisin Zanghi BASEBALL Zanghi BASKETBALL Harbinson 1953 SWIMMING Bartlow DeLaurentis Haley Kunkle McGee Robinson FEN CING Harbison GYM McMichael Newlands Soccer DeLaurentis Harbinson Lawson Marcel I i Robinson Rocco Buck Buswell Shelesky Suravitch Yatchisin Zanghi BASEBALL Buck Robinson Zanghi BASKETBALL Buck Curry Harbinson Lawson Suravitch TRACK Bowman Haley WRESTLING Brown, R. Brown, W. Casterline, A. Sites Rosar 1954 SWIMMING Bartlow DeLaurentis Haley Harrison Kunkle Stankus Robinson FENCING Harbison GYM Boland Donahue Kaufman McMichael Newlands BASKETBALL Buck Curry Harbinson Lawson Morocco Schaeffer Shiedler Suravitch Varner WRESTLING Brown, R. Casterline, A. Klinger Rocco Steen CHEERLEADING Boland Donahue McMichael Total Varsity Letters — 86 (Incomplete. Minus the baseball and track awards for spring of 1954 ' (2Ca±± oj- 1Q54 59 6o dorintfiu co G c , r Dec« fl ® T 19 ■Qe� T Joe onS ° ;£ i v, a � ou � $� v v rv ,« :: V otV 5 v ore t W®Vd V «Sr t0 -ot® a iang, VO ,«. an “veW s a s oU a cC ®llc e Vi se it. ”%Yva - S eS, J sP eC .-;;%ls ;s ;ss ; ' A .j s 5?. ' ® ; ttiv c jf«s .? ot ® anV .. ttv. J?V aT tf e c otv one - P atvA c V s n ® a V e svi oT sC ol d Mi ce o s ’ la ' CL 11 of IQ54 6i jJiidsfumcl nt dfiamfi ions. First Row: J. Buck, A. Caruso, J. Morocco, J. Zanghi, Coach Wolstenholme, D. Robinson, J. Rocco, S. Suravitch, R. Lawson. Second Row: J. Gore, 0. Marcelli, W. Harbinson, J. Slover, J. Shelesky, R. DcLaurentis, H. Buswell The 1953 soccer team began the season with a five-year undefeated record in scheduled games, and completed it with only one loss. Although the first game in five years was dropped, the team ' s calibre measured up to those of past Girard elevens, so many of the players deserve to be listed among Girard ' s soccer greats. The booters were piloted by Captain Joe Zanghi and Co-Captain Don Robinson, whose combined efforts provided the incentive that put the team in the play-offs for the City Soccer Title. After defeating such teams as West Chester J.V. ' s, Westtown, Reading, Frankford, and Northeast Catholic in scheduled competition, the team moved into the semi-finals against Haverford. After a bitterly contested game the Girard team emerged victorious with a 1 -0 score and a chance at the City Title. In the final match against our arch rival, Northeast, goals were again few with the Archives taking an early 1 -0 lead. Although threatening Northeast consistently in the second half, the Girard line failed to dent the net and dropped the game by a 1-0 score. Defeated by score, they were certainly not defeated in sportsmanship. The team took defeat as well as victory exhibiting that they came from a truly great school. Of the starting eleven our class held nine positions—and filled them capably. A strong bench was also an asset to the powerful starting team with five or six sub¬ stitutes being present. Lettermen on the line were John Rocco, Arch Lawson, Joe Zanghi, Jim Buck, Sid Suravitch, and John Morocco. Sam Grasso also earned his num¬ erals. The halfback lettermen were Bob DeLaurentis, Onesto Marcelli, and John Shelesky, while Don Robinson, John Gore and Herman Buswell protected our goal. The goal tender was Bill Harbinson. Tex Yatchison managed the team. We wish to extend credit and appreciation for the season ' s success to Coach Wolstenholme and his assistant, Mr. Reardon, for molding us into an efficient soccer squad and for guiding us to many victories. 62 ( 2 oxint!iian SadedaCC The 1953-1954 basketball season was the most successful in recent years. After a log of one win and eleven losses the previous season, the 8-8 record achieved by this year ' s squad serves as a tribute to Mr. Lawrence ' s hard-playing ball club Experience of the previous season was a vital factor in winning the eight games, but the spirit and determination displayed by the team were perhaps incentives that really brought about these victories. This fact can best be illustrated by the upset of Abington Township High School, possibly the most formidable competitor of the sea¬ son, from whom the hummers captured a 60-56 victory. The team also had their heartbreaks in losing twice by only two points to Germantown Friends and Temple High. Then, too, only three of their losses were by more than ten points. The squad this year was captained by Paul Curry and Co-Captain Jim Buck, under whose leadership they played as a unit, exhibiting aggressiveness and ability that rivaled those of any other opponents we faced. Our biggest deficit, however was lack of height. The boys tried to combat the tallness of their opponents by speed and brilliant courtplay, but in a few instances the superior height of our opponents told the story. Throughout the season Sid Suravitch and Arch Lawson supplied the team with its scoring punch. These two boys, together, consistently hit on fifty per cent of their shots and amassed a total of 448 points. Not only did they lead in scoring, but they paced the team in all other aspects except for rebounds and foul-shooting percentage. Paul Curry exhibited his marksmanship on the foul line by averaging seventy-five per cent of his tries, while Bill Harbinson proved to be the big man under the boards. Aside from his five starters. Paul Curry, Jim Buck, Bill Harbinson, Arch Law- son, and Sid Suravitch, the coach was not lacking in his senior reserve strength. Roy Varner and John Morocco were the two guards, while Ed Schaeffer was our second center man. Taking care of the books was Tex Yatchisin; Mel Scheidler acted as manager. Upon reaching the end of their season and also their stay at Girard, the team ' s only regret is that their record was not more successful. They are grateful for the training and inspiration they have received while playing for Mr. Lawrence, and they feel they owe their success this year to no one but him. As the team leaves Girard, they are proud to say they played under Coach Lawrence and represented a great school. Roy Varner Sylvester Suravitch William Harbinson Paul Curry Mr. Stephen R. Lawrence James Buck Edward Schaeffer Ralph Lawson John Morocco 64 H7 2£ (—OlinillU tJbvcrininiinq Our class has good reason to be proud of its swimmers. They formed the nucle¬ us of one of the best swimming teams Girard has had. At the end of this last season the team had accumulated a total of ten victories and only two losses. Much credit is due to Mr. Henry Jones, who coached the mermen to victories over such teams as Reading, Westtown, Germantown Academy, Camden Vocational, and Nor¬ ristown. Swimming freestyle in both the 50-yard freestyle and the 150-yard medley re¬ lay was Captain Tom Haley. Co-captain Bill Kunkle hit double figures more than once as a result of winning his specialties, the 100-yard freestyle and the 150-yard individual medley, in which he broke the hum record. The other Co-Captain, Don Robinson, was an important factor in the 200-yard relay. Bob Stankus was an¬ other standout, bettering his time every time he swam the 100-yard backstroke. Basil Bartlow was right up there with the best distance men in the 200-yard freestyle. Swim¬ ming the breaststroke in the 150-yard medley relay, Bobby DeLaurentis did much to help us win this event so often. Of course, we can ' t forget those boys with the score sheet: Mike McGee, who managed the team in our sophomore and junior years, and Reigh Harrison, who took over the job in our senior year. Coach Jones entered two relay teams in this year ' s Eastern States Inter-Scho¬ lastic Championship at Princeton University ' s Dillon Pool. Girard placed seventh among the forty or more teams competing in bolh the 200-yard freestyle relay and 150-yard medley relay. Had we been one place higher in either of these events, our boys would have been in line for individual honors and medals. Seniors who sparked these relays are Tom Haley, Bill Kunkle, and Bob Stankus. We hope that future swimming teams will equal if not better the record our swimmers have made. C!£a±± of 1954 65 1954 1 wunmbi(j Hzam Fifth Row: Mr. Jones, Kunkle, Stonkus Fourth Row: Bartlow Third Row: Robinson, DeLaurentis Second Row: McGee Front Row: Harrison, Haley 66 C74 (2oiintfiu (f yninaitLci The gym team ' s unimpressive record of three wins and four losses is not a real picture of the many long hours of tiresome practice spent by our boys Led by Captain Jack Donahue, the musclemen endured a rough season. Jack put up a fine showing the whole season by consistently being the team ' s high scorer and top all-round man. The remarkable midget, Pat Boland, placed high for Girard with fourteen points in the annual meet with Annapolis Plebes. Pat maneuvered his body through difficult tricks to place first on the parallel bars and on the mats. Lex Newlands, who, besides being a good all-round man, climbed the rope with the greatest of ease, tal¬ lied seven points for Girard. Jack Donahue, the class ' master of gym equipment scored another seven points for Girard. Fran McMichael took the only other first for the hummers with a short, snappy exercise on the side horse scoring six more points This brought the total points scored by the seniors to thirty-four out of the forty-five and a half scored by Girard. Though the team put up a good fight, they lost to the Plebes by a heartbreaking score of 50 1 2-45 1 2. The class of 1954 had an impressive representation in gym, and we are sure that future athletes will remember Jack Donahue and his classmates who worked so hard with Coach Severy to have a fine team. We must not forget Al Kaufman, the team ' s manager, for the fine job he did with the handling of the facts and figures. dloA! of IQ54 67 Back Row: Rosar, Klinger, Brown Front Row: Casterline, Steen, Rocco The wrestling team, though still a newbie in the Girard program, is a fast¬ growing sport in both attendance and participation. It has not yet acquired a winning record, but we are sure it will improve with time. We of 1954 can proudly say that our class has done much to improve and popularize the sport. A great deal of the credit goes to Coach Bradley, who took over the coaching position this year. Under his grueling training program, the team advanced from awkward tenderfeet to condi¬ tioned matmen. Captained by Perkins Klinger, the boys improved much over last season. Arnie ( ' The Flash ) Casterline was the team ' s outstanding performer. Arnie wrestled his way to a second place in the 103-lb. class in the Episcopal Academy Invitation Wrestling Tournament. Roy Brown, last year ' s co-captain, placed third in the unlimit¬ ed class of this tournament. Johnny Rocco, a newcomer to the sport in his senior year, made a fine showing by pinning his first opponent in the remarkable time of 33 seconds. Not to be forgotten is Tony Steen of the 138-lb who completed 1954 ' s ros¬ ter of wrestlers. Last year Bill Brown, Dick Rosar, and Mel Sites fought their way to earn letters as grunt and groan artists. If enthusiasm is any indication of quality performance, we are sure that the Girard wrestling teams of the future will rank among the best in this area. 6 S doiLnthian ZJxacfz frock Row: Grosso, Kaufmon DcLourenr.s Frost Row: Bow man McDowell Haley, Donohue Under the watchful eyes of Coach Severy cno his assistant, Mr Bradley, the members of our class perfected their trock and field techniques to a fine degree Tan Haley was captain of the team. He did well in three held events, the high jump, brood junp, and shot put. Sam Grosso stuck strictly to sprints and mode a good showing in the 100 and 440-yard dashes. Bobby Bowman, our long distance man, set a fast pace in the mile. Al Kaufman placed often in the shot put and half mile. Jack Donahue was another high jumper. Stewart McDowell sailed over the high hurdles while Bobby DeLaurentis bounded over the low hurdles in great form Although our fellows didn ' t mcke records in the sport, their sportsmanship and energy ' were commendable. fzncincj As a Class we were weakest in our participation in fencing. The Class of 1954 hod only one member on the Fencing Team—Earl Harbisaa captain of the team for the past two years Under Coach Rothberg ' s fine guidance Earl has developed into a wonderful fencer. This year Earl won the 1954 Pennsylvania State Foil Championship the 1954 Philadelphia Epee Championship, and 1954 Phila¬ delphia Foil Championship One of the best fencers that Grard has hod in many years, Earl has earned four G ' s as a master with the sword. Though he was our only member on the fencing team, the doss is proud of the fine record he has a- chieved. If in the future fencers like Earl are developed Grard will hove outstanding teams EaH Hortxsco CLxi.i of 1954 6g BaidaK Back: Curry, Harrison, Klinger, Varner, Buck, Coach Wolsfenholme, Robinson, Yatchisin, Marschall Lawsin, Scheidler Front: Rocco, Morocco, Drawbaugh, Zonghi, Suravitch Led by Captains Jim Buck and Don Robinson, the 1954 baseball season proved very successful. This was the last sport our class had a chance to participate in at Girard, but we were well represented. Of the first nine positions, eight were held by seniors. Captain Jim Buck covered the first sack and proved to be a formidable bat¬ ter. Playing the left side of the infield were Paul Curry and Sid Suravitch. Paul was our most consistent hitter during the season with Sid also contributing many hits. In the outfield were Joe Zanghi, Arch Lawson, Fred Marschall, Mel Scheidler, John Rocco, and Roger Klinger. All of these were good fielders and batters. Our battery was composed of catcher Don Robinson, who hit the long ball. In the pitching de¬ partment were Roy Varner, Tex Yatchisin, and Johnny Morocco. Roy, with pre¬ vious experience, along with Tex and Johnny, who were making their debuts this year turned in some brilliant performances of good pitching throughout the season. Our manager, Reigh Harrison, was the expert on the finer points of baseball. Due to the consistent ploying of these boys, the season was among the best. Probably our most appreciated victory was over Hill School when we overcame a three-run deficit and won 5-4. This was our first victory over Hill in five years. Some of our other opponents were Haverford, P.S.D., Germantown Academy, and Bok. Our class appreciates all it has learned from Coach Wolsfenholme and hopes that next year ' s squad will be as good as the boys who lecfve this year. 70 C 74 C ' loxinthian dxtzculz T1 Left to Right: Boland, McMichael, Donahue H anayzxi. Left to Right: Koufman, McGee, Harrison, Scheidler, Yotehisin V f ' lsiAA rtf m 1 Bock: Kunkle, McDowell, Schoeffer, Varner, Yatchism, Morscholl, Martin, G. Edling, R. Edling, Harrison Front: W. Brown, Drawbaugh, Margotta, Steen, Scheidler, Woods, Frontkowski iJntramuxa CBaiLtUC Bock Row: Margotta, Holey, Mortin Third Row: Bowman, Grosso, Kaplan Second Row: Bierko, Rocco Front: Morscholl 72 dJfis doxintfiian b ou c -fzaxd. ? Beat it, hang! You sop it up wickedly! Makin’ out like ten dead men! Aw, come on, guys. Don’t mock myself! I’ll clue ya! Mmmaannnnnhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Suck eggs Don’t cry! Drat the luck We want Wu Wu Wu! Ha, ha, bud! Faked! Pick it up! Where are the cheerleaders? Fricklet collar! Darn near froze to death down dere in Polish town! Poor fish! What hec, pay attention! What’s playing at the Big F today? Schagen did it! It takes skull to run a locofmotif! Sponge! Take three and pass it! I wish you’d whistle! Crazy about Herman! Three cheers for the bussy, etc. Boho! Who ' s the best dressed man in the 1SL? Ten points for the roughest! Don’t panic! Loser! Ghoul! Lld±± of 1C)54 73 Stzaicjht j zoni { 3Jhz How should I know? Ask the lodgeman! -haircuts that remind one of the birds. Un unh! Once more! I mean what! Anyone! Hang up your spigots, and turn off your towels. Come here, you! Put down dat filthy shnow! Let’s have old dumb Dutchman tell us what symbiosis is! Where were you? Who can tell me why birds fly south? You should get this by apperception! Whoops! Pyrex! Money! New cars! Silk shirts! Best motels! Sorry, I just don’t have the authority. I’ve put on about a half dozen productions—sixty-seven to be exact! You’re full of shloop! Harp! Back for those raincoats! That’s economy—two men to do one man’s job! Capoozi, you’re not even on the cow’s tail! Stop that, you silly fools, don’t you know it’s in the film? When 1 worked in a bank, 1 carried a real gun! Don’t flinch! Don’t foul! Hit the line hard! Das not slop! Just you vait; you pay for it some day! Let’s have your passes. Slow! Dumb! My favorite exercise is walking AH right, Morocco, the truce is off! I’d show you this experiment if some wise guy hadn’t swiped a tube 10 years ago. I’m not arguing with you; I’m telling you! Good night, brethren, scholars, geniuses, etc. Me te lo la le nos os los las les! Fight, team, fight! Now, boys, the talking! Some of the time but not all the time! It’s inhuman not to want to sing! Do you really believe you’ve made an honest effort? I don’t mind the talking ; it’s the RE-marks! Thank you, you’ve said a lot, but it’s wrong. Sit down! Credit! -Aft dJ(U do xin tfdan CJLoas. oj- 1Q54 azz DL doxintfiian 76 ( 114 T£ iJncU tzcl to • MR ARNOLD DAFFIN FOR HIS PATIENT LABOR AND EXCELLENT SUPER¬ VISION OF THE PRINTING OF THIS BOOK. • THE STUDENTS OF THE PRINT SHOP, AND ESPECIALLY GEORGE MARTIN, WHO HAVE GENEROUSLY GIVEN THEIR TIME TO THE PRINTING OF THE CORINTHIAN. $ JOE ZANGHI FOR HIS BEAUTIFUL COVER. IT IS, WE FEEL ONE OF THE FEATURES OF THE BOOK. • ARCH LAWSON, WHO ASSISTED TEX YATCHISIN IN TAKING MANY OF THE BOOK PHOTOGRAPHS. • JOHN SHELESKY AND TEX YATCHISIN FOR THE FINE JOB THEY DID IN PREPARING THE PICTURE PAGES. • MR. E HAYDEN PEREIRA FOR HIS ADVICE ON SOME OF THE LAYOUTS. • JOE MARGOTTA, WHO WROTE COPY FOR THE CORINTHIAN • BILL HARBINSON AND HARRY WOODS, WHO GAVE THEIR TIME AND EFFORTS TO THE ARTWORK OF THIS BOOK. DR RAYMOND I HASKELL FOR MANY HOURS SPENT WITH THE COR¬ INTHIAN STAFF. WITHOUT HIS HELP THIS BOOK COULD NEVER HAVE BEEN PUBLISHED. Ctaii of- 1Q54 77 jLy c fho cSaij y Thanks, thanks to thee, our worthy friend. For the lessons thou hast taught! Thus on the flaming forge of life Our fortunes must be wrought. —Longfellow John W. Leydon A.B. magna cum laiule, Phi Beta Kappa, Bow- doin College, ’07; A.M., University of Pennsyl¬ vania, ’22; Instructor in Modern Languages, Wor¬ cester Academy, ' 07; Carnegie Exchange Teacher to Prussia, ’ll; Head of the Department of Mod¬ ern Languages, Worcester Academy, ’12-’14; Master of Modern Languages, William Penn Charter School, ’22; Headmaster, The Park School of Baltimore, ’2 5; Head of the Depart¬ ment of Foreign Languages, Girard College since ’25; Head of Leydon Tutoring School, Hanover, N.H., ’ 14-’28; Council of New England Society of Pennsylvania; Bowdoin Club of Philadelphia; Council of Modern Language Society; Board of Directors—Private School Teachers’ Association; Council of Post-War Planning, Temple Univer¬ sity, N.E.A.; Trustee, Memorial Library, Lovell, Maine. R. Foster Stevens A.B., Bates College; A.M. University of Penn¬ sylvania; Instructor in Physics and Mathematics and Assistant in Chemistry, Bates College, ’09; Head of the Science Dpartmcnt, Dean Academy, ’13; Head of the Science Department, West Ches¬ ter High School, ’16; Teacher of Biology, Girard College, ’21; Head of the Science Department since ’21. Instructor in Science, Lehigh Univer¬ sity Summer School; Instructor in Drexel Insti¬ tute Evening School (Engineering Physics), 30 years; American Physics Society; Association of Science Teachers. Middle States; Philadelphia Science Teachers’ Association; Philadelphia Phys¬ ics Club; author of scientific articles, Physics Re¬ view texts, laboratory manuals, and Physics Problems texts. New England Society of Penn¬ sylvania. A little learning is a dang’rous thing; Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring There shallow draughts intoxicate the brain, And drinking largely sobers us again. —Pope { ZJfi£ C.o%intk Lon (Ian l ou dJmcujVie. ? AMBROSE BIERKO BOLAND BOWMAN BROWN, R. BROWN, W. BUCK BUSWELL CASTERLINE CONVERY CURRY DELAURENTIS DONAHUE DRAWBAUGH EDLING, G. EDLING, R. FRANTKOWSKI GIULLAN GRASSO HALEY HARBISON HARRISON HOBSON KAPLAN KAUFMAN KLINGER LA BAR LASHENDOK LAWSON l EVAN LINTHICUM LYNCH LYONS MARCELLI MARGOTTA MARSCHALL MCDOWELL MOROCCO NACE NEWLANDS NEWMAN NOVACK ROBINSON ROCCO ROSAR SCFIEIDLER SCHAEFFER SHELESKY SITES STANKUS STEEN STEPHENS THOMAS VARNER WOODS ZANGHI . Shy .Not seeking rex” .Going to gym practice . Outside these walls Breaking with Dagmar .Drinking milk . Unpopular . Necking” . . Getting wrecked” .Wearing a pea jacket Bald Dressing like a square” Wearing bell bottoms Deaf Not taking the part of Dave” A ballet dancer Catching a pig in a blind alley Missing a meal All-scholastic . Without his guppies A Cossack guard Not a janitor Charles Atlas Miss Bowden’s son” . Wearing a size 4 shoe Playing hockey at Harvard A cheese cake” model Happy-go-lucky Sleeping with both eyes closed Without 5 o’clock shadow . Teaching math A pacifist Not at the studie” Living in Mexico . . Acting serious Careful in the chem lab Without straight hair Teaching at P.S.D. Not listening for fire engines Sad . President of the hum” Approving Magazine material In trouble with the Administration Fighting fellows under six feet tall A Latin lover Best dressed A Ranger With a swing haircut Not a B.M.O.C. . ... A hen-pecked husband Asking a sensible question With a smile on his face Not being framed” in chem A midget With the same hairdo for two weeks A translator at the U.N. (2[uii oj ig 54 79 We spent the evening standing at the foot of the beds because he never found out, who tru da shoe.” Sam went out to see what was wrong. Then— I don ' t think you’ll mind beginning study early”—the music cut in, after the chimes and the bohos had already ruined the Chapel services. The typhoid needle that went into your left arm and came out your right arm. The first one hundred feet of the film. On the Riviera —in technicolor. Dismiss!” from the balcony—in a snappy sport coat. The famous introductory offer— we have horseback riding, games, no study, play grounds”, and in fine print, school teachers, housemasters, and governesses.” That Saturday morning Chapel service in which he put his glasses on and off 63 times. Flying chalk and ink bottles—plus that infamous stretch from 2:30 to 5:00. The next boy who says ' Chang ' gets a V.O.” In 6B3—23 substitute teachers and a dozen mirrors. The crayfish from biology had many Mariner bedmates. When he was compared with the picture of the bull that was pinned over the dorm door,—Quite a likeness! Do you know these dogs?”—after a shortcut entrance from the Fairmount over the wall at the back gate. All right, Morocco, the truce is off.” I’ve been here all the time.” So Ufi£ dozintfi Can Now open the gate, You’re sail but at peace, As 1 bid you Godspeed From the Road that Goes East. cz futocj %ajifi±