Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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w. a. c First Row, left to right: E. Sheitelman, J. Wert, D. Ratajczak, R. D ' Amico, D. Devlin, J. Mlynarczyk Second Row: G. Vurlicers, S. Gedraitis, J. Bachman, B. Singer, J. Ritchie, J. Alberici, J. Kutschera, A. Garfein, S. Minemier Third Row: W. Teasdale, M. Messina, M. Caplan, P. Shoemaker, D. Ferro, W. Grey, J. Frigiola, E. DiRomaldo Fourth Row: N. Mishkin, A. Bullock, J. Johnson, W. Evans, R. Corrigan, M. Lane, H. McGough, M. Quinn, B. Seaman This year’s WGC staff set out to produce a program which was educational, informative, and enter¬ taining. It accomplished this not only with its regular AM and FM broadcasts, but with three special shows: 1959 in Retrospect, The Talent Show, and The Snowbound Show. WGC this year attempted to present unique and interesting topics. An added highlight was the frequent use of a novelty record to start out each show. For the first time, WGC had an exclusive theme song recorded specifically for the station. At Christmas, the staff recorded a novelty record entitled Santa Claus Takes Payola, which was greeted enthusiastically by the listeners. Underclassmen were ad¬ ded to the staff to provide a wider coverage of the campus news. These firsts in broadcasting and writing along with the reporting of world events and campus news led to a highly successful year for WGC. The devoted work of Mr. Andrews, our sponsor, has earned our gratitude. Talent Show 23 ►

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Battalion Under the leadership of Cadet Major James Stidham, the Battalion worked strenuously and persist¬ ently throughout the year to become an efficient military organization. Capably assisting Stidham was his staff made up of Captain Adjutant John Petronis, Captain of the Recruits Bruce Seaman, Captain Inspector Robert Kelly, and Captain Quartermaster Adam Deveney. Commanding the individual companies were Captain Richard Adams, Company A; Captain John Houghton, Company B; Captain Robert Himmelrich, Company C; and Captain John Myers, Company D. The color guard was led by Sergeant-Major Joseph Frigiola assisted by Sergeant Quartermaster Jacob Kutschera. The responsibility for the creation of a good unit was not limited to officers. Imbued through drill and training every member became aware of a growing morale and a sense of purpose. They became aware of the fact that they were competing with the standards of previous battalions. Through the whole process the ability of officers to lead and cadets to obey were tested day after day. Perhaps if we look at the world about us, we may realize even more how important this military training will be to us in the future. The high points of satisfaction came when we exhibited the skills and precise coordination which drilling and training had created. The competitive drills of January and June gave us confidence. The surge of pride as the Battalion marched up the Main Road and then demonstrated its accomplish¬ ments before Senator Hugh Scott and the Alumni on Founder’s Day will never be forgotten. The officers and cadets express their appre¬ ciation to Lieutenant-Colonel Hamilton and Ser¬ geant Matthew McMillan for their devoted inter¬ est. Inspection Front Row: J. Stidham Second Row, left to right: R. Himmelrich, R. Adams, R. Kelly, B. Seaman, A. Deveney, J. Houghton, J. Myers Third Row: R. Barath, D. Paulson, J. Hagerty, J. Kostelnick, R. Killen, J. Kane, C. Snyder, J. Ritchie, E. Mitchell Fourth Row: P. Shoemaker, E. Coccagna, J. Johnson, C. Sehl, R. Saracini, J. Kutchera, J. Woods, J. Frigiola Last Row: J. Gearhart, M. Caplan, D. Ferro, B. Bertino, J. Alberici, D. Walsh 22 y

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Student Center Left to right-. F. Rieg, N. Mishkin, R. Zellers, B. Orrs, E. Poncavage, G. Beckman, W. Westfall, Mr. Dunkle Opened in 1950 the Student Center now in its ninth year has grown into a systematic, profit-making organization managed wholly by the students with Mr. George Dunkle as faculty sponsor. Faced with the problem of numerous repairs and lack of support from the underclassmen, Byron Orrs as student manager by his hard work and tenacity earned the respect of his classmates. Frequently criticized and occasionally lacking support, he moved steadily ahead in his plans for improvement of the Center. With a crew composed of Frank Rieg, assistant manager, Nelson Mishkin, bookkeeper, and Bruce Singer, secretary, Byron created a sound organization. Other members of the staff who dedicated many long hours were Chuck Zellers at the soda counter, George Beckman working at ice-cream, Bill Westfall at candy, and Ed Poncavage selling miscellaneous items. The untiring efforts of Mr. George Dunkle, faculty sponsor, helped spell success for this year’s management. On hand at two canteen dances, the Student Center served the guests cool refreshments through¬ out the evening. This is the first year sophomores were permitted to attend these hops, and the idea was well accepted. Founder’s Day and Mothers’ Days gave the Center the opportunity to serve the public. We are proud to be able to say that we have upheld previous selling quotas of Hum” Rats, Senior Beanies, pennants, and other pieces of Gir- ardiana. We have also introduced a plate picturing Founder’s Hall on its face as a new item ready for sale on the shelves. Rush Hour at the Center 24