Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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Glee Clnli First Rou, left to right: H. Leister, R. DiBaftista, V. Rocco, A. Rosati Second Rou : R. Fisher, D. Cermele, P. Wolff, ft . McDonald, A. Schist o, T. Baggio, f. Stormer. L. Krassen, C. Koennecker Third Rou: P. Kolf, R. Williams, D. Young, ft - . Suantek, H. Gilzou . f. Falciani, . Price, J. Reynolds Last Rous P. Keys, I. West gate, R. Jones, C. Farrell, B. McNelis, J. Hamilton, J. McDeiift t his year, as in years before, the Glee Club has done a fine job of providing vocal music for Girard. It could not have done this fine job without the excellent directing of Mr. James Case and the assistance of Miss Juliet E. Stacks. They did much more than was expected of them in giving us faith and encour¬ agement and seemed to have an inexhaustible store of patience. Many hours of preparation went into the Sunday Chapel Services and the various concerts which were performed throughout the year. Through the efforts of this organization we have also had our education in learning to appreciate the various types of music. Much of the success of the Glee Club must be attributed to the effective leadership of its officers. Act¬ ing in the position of President was Rocco DiBattista with Victor Rocco as Vice-President. Harry Leister was Secretary and Angelo Rosati served as Librarian. The highlight for the Glee Club came in December with the annual Christmas Concert. Everyone agreed that it was a superb performance from the beginning Processional to the final Amen of the Christmas Prayer. A few of the standout numbers on the program were Christmas Song, Go Tell It On the Mountain, and A ' irgin Unspotted. The latter number was sung by the Concert Choir which also performed at the Broadw ay Hotel in December and provided the vocal music for the Christmas Pageant. Four concerts were also given in the spring. These were the Founder’s Day and Spring Concerts and the two concerts at Reading and Tredyffrin- Easttown schools. Some of the numbers included two spirituals. Ain’t That a Good Neu s and Elijah Rock, and a group of Fred Waring show runes. The Glee Club has demanded a great deal of hard work, but looking back, all its members agree that it was also an organization where much enjoyment and a sense of accomplishment was found. We shall always re¬ member and cherish the hours we spent participating in this activity. Stacks and Mr. Case A i4 y

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Concert Baml Left to right-. Mr. Morrison, D. Kauffman, Green, T. Ellis, R. Kochcr, D. Cermele, J. Balazentis, T. Sweeney, P. Keys L. Krassen, J. Smith, R. Fisher, W. McDevitt ( T he Concert Band was most fortunate this year in having twelve experienced Seniors among its ranks. Much of the credit for an exceptionally fine band must go to these boys, all of whom have served as officers. Louis Krassen, with an unusally fine knowledge of music, served as a very capable and hard¬ working captain. Perhaps the greatest single factor in the band’s success is that of the never-tiring efforts of Mr. Robert W. Morrison. With his patience and wonderful leadership he has produced a band of which he and all Girard can be well proud. Another factor in the fine accomplishments of the band was the fact that the talent of the Seniors was well represented over the entire band. In the trumpet section were First Lieutenant Todd Ellis, Second Lieuten¬ ant John Balazentis, and Sergeant Jerre Smith. Captain Louis Krassen and First Sergeant Dominic Cermele rounded out the tuba section. The clarinet section included Staff Sergeant Roland Kocher and Sergeants Da¬ vid Kauffman and Paul Keys. First Lieutenant Walter Green and Staff Sergeant William McDevitt repre¬ sented the saxes. Oboeist Robert Fisher and percussionist Terrence Sweeney both served as Second Lieutenants. This year the Concert Band had its usual number of concerts plus a few new ones. The first, and prob¬ ably most important, was the Christmas Concert. Some of the music was the most difficult any Girard Band has ever performed. Among these were: Procession of the Nobles, and Polka and Fugue from ' Schwanda.’ Other memorable concerts included the annual zoo concert, the excursion up the Delaware on National Maritime Day, and exchange concerts with Olney, and for the first time, with The Hershey High School. We shall never forget the Concert Band which did much to brighten our lives here at Girard. We realize that its members were a devoted group who worked conscientiously to provide us with a wide variety of good music which we deeply appreciated. We wish to express the best of luck to those who plan to continue to a career in the music field. 13

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Student Center r ur daily lives in Girard have been made pleasanter by the Student Center, the only place where students V of all ages could gather and enjoy the hour. Decorated with pictures, representative of Girard life, and athletic trophies, the Center” has brought many happy hours to us. Manager, Ray Frey; Assistant Manager, Richard Jones; and Bookkeeper, Robert Sanville headed the staff of workers. Joseph Bruno, Byron Orrs, and Francis Reig, also deserve credit for serving as counterheads of the store. Other helpers were Fred Firlein, Andrew Hasty, and Richard Calhoun, who contributed their work and time. Many people in any good school are performing laborious tasks without thought of reward. Mr. Dunkle, the Center’s sponsor, is this type of person and we are appreciative. The store has annually played a large part in the Canteen and Alumni Dances, two Mothers’ Days, and the traditional Founder’s Day celebration. The staff were also on hand at the West Chester and Alumni soccer games with refreshments for the spectators. They sent free candy bars to our varsity wrestlers for Girard participants. On Halloween, prizes were given to boys who placed among the top four winners in a window¬ painting contest. New plaques were made to give a more up-to-date display of individual records. These were Their cardinal aim was to surpass the income of last year’s store. This was accomplished. The pool table was refurbished and new equipment was purchased. A new item, the Hum Rat,” was introduced, and proved a boom¬ ing success. Scarves and ties were also new additions. Chocolate milk and orange drink were added to the list of refreshments. These are material accomplishments, but the Center feels that this year it has built a system of teamwork among the workers. On a democratic basis, questions and answers were discussed concerning principal problems. This was our ’59 store. Congratulations, boys, for making the Center something of which we can be proud. hung on the walls in prominent locations. 15 y Meeting at the Friedmanns’