Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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Girard News ■ Front Row, left to right: M. Sedlock, Mr. MacGregor, W. Ricci Second Row: W. Eliasson, C. Leithiser, R. Fisher, G. McDonald, M. Brown, J. Falciani, P. Shoemaker Third Row: D. Marsee, W. McLaughlin, f. McDevitt, D. Kauffman, R. Williams, F. Firlein, W. Walker, N. Badame, R. Sanrille Last Row: C. Swenlin, D. Sharp, A. Shuss, R. Fa rk, J. Stormer, J. Marr, C. Vennel, A. DeStephano 7 s our Senior year began, the responsibility of publishing The Girard News fell into our willing but f J r inexperienced hands. The initial issue created mixed feelings with both faculty members and students, but as the year progressed, The News established itself as a first-class student newspaper. Responsible for its success were Co-Editors-in-Chief William Ricci and Michael Sedlock, who were elected during our Junior year, and Mr. Caswell MacGregor, whose guiding hand helped us with our prob¬ lems. To lessen the burden on the Editors-in-Chief and sponsor, several assistants were appointed. Serving in these capacities were Robert Fisher, News Editor; David Sharp, Humor Editor; Gilbert McDonald and William Walker, Sports Editors. New policies included higher requirements for recognition on the masthead, By lines” for exceptional articles by reporters, and datelines for sports events. Deadlines were met religiously, since no credit was given for late material. Exceptional coverage publicized such events as the Christ¬ mas Concert, the Talent Show, and the Senior Washington Trip. A new column, Letters to the Editors,” was introduced. Articles such as How Can We Create a Better School Spirit?” aroused interest, and interviews with both administrators and class leaders proved worthwhile. Student and staff personalities were contin¬ ued. Responsible for the Exchange Department was Robert Sanville. Mark Brown was in charge of distribution, while Nicho¬ las Badame acted as Business Manager. Printing Advisor, Donald Marsee capably filled his position. Photographers Kit Leithiser and Paul Shoemaker are to be commended for their fine work. Mr. MacGregor and Editors

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Corinthian Front Row, left to right-. C. Weiss, D. Sharp, Mr. MacGregor, A. Rosati, C. Sweat in Second Row: J. Stormer, ]. McDevitt, G. McDonald, D. Young, C. Leithiser Last Row: J. Westgate, f. Marr, W. Walker, P. Shoemaker Allen Hall, June 11, 1959 Dear Classmates: At the close of our Junior year you elected us as editors of the 1959 Corinthian. Since that time, we have done our best to present you with the finest yearbook that was in our power to produce. Our only hope is that, years from now when you leaf through this final record of our stay at Girard, it will bring back vivid memories of our years together. Our sincere thanks go to Mr. Caswell E. MacGregor, to whom we have dedicated this book, and to Mr. M. Arnold Daffin, for their invaluable assistance. We would also like to thank the other boys on the staff who did such a commendable job on the writing, photography, drawing and printing of this book. They are as follows: Personalities — Anthony DeStefano, Robert Fisher, Charles Vennel, Hugh Carpenter, and Alan Kornish. Sports — Jay Stormer, and William Walker. Activities — James McDevitt, James Westgate, and David Young. Art and Photography — Art Editor Paul Shoemaker, Andrew Hasty, William Eliasson, Horace Miller, Christopher Leithiser, and Charles Koennecker. Miscellaneous — William Ricci and Michael Sedlock. Printing Advisor , James Marr, who helped us when we needed technical advice and who directed the printing of this book. Business Manager, Gilbert McDonald, who found no task too little to be left undone. Although we must leave Girard in body, our hope is that through this book we shall be loyal in spirit. Sincerely, C7 i Editor 4 10 y

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Swing Band Front Row, left to right-. E. Hill, W ' . McDevitt, M. Lane, W. Green, J. Murphy, A. Fiore Second Row: T. Ellis, D. Johansen, M. Messina, D. Jamieson, L. Michaluk, A. Bullock Last Row, standing: L. Krassen, D. Young, J. Marr, V. Rocco, T. Sweeney, W. Campbell, T. Wolff emember the dances — the melodious tone of the Swing Band, as they played their theme song, Talk of the Town. They were an essential part of our social highlights. The 1958-1959 school year was a very successful one for the sixteen members who played at six class dances, two Officers’ Hops, three Alumni Dances, two auditorium appearances, and three outside dances. With the determination, interest, and cooperation exhibited by the members, Leader Todd Ellis was able to organize a group of enthusiastic musicians, willing to work hard for the proficiency they achieved. By the end of the season, the members had progressed from ordinary musicians to a skilled team that worked well together. New ideas were an integral part of the success and development of the band. Lou Krassen’s tuba playing added a new touch. Music for the dances was selected solely for the enjoyable dancing. The selections played in the auditorium were usually songs introduced for the first time. Terry Sweeney, drummer; Joe Rocco, drummer; Lou Krassen, tuba; Bill McDevitt, Walt Green, alto sax; and Todd Ellis, trumpet, were the Senior members. The band played at Girls’ High, Lansdowne Y.W. C.A., and Woodstown High dances. These fine perform¬ ances gave the ’59 Swing Band a name known to some degree throughout the Philadelphia area, but most of all known by us. 12 The Senior Combo