Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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tliE xaduatin oj ig6i Dear Class of 1961; We, the faculty and staff of Girard College, hope that during your stay here, we have helped you develop into intel¬ ligent, understanding citizens who can live effectively in a demo¬ cratic society. If tve have reached our goal, you can give an un¬ equivocal yes ’ to each of the folloiving questions: Have 1: (1) learned enough fundamentals so I can he successful in the vocation I have chosen? (2) participated in a variety of activities so I can be considered a well-balanced person? (3) developed to the point where I can live amicably with other people in my home, community, state, nation, and world? (4) learned hotv to use my leisure time profitably? (5) formulated my own set of moral and ethical principles to guide my activities during the rest of my life? Legally, Girard College has served as your parents during the last seven to eleven years. In addition to the food, clothing, shelter, and education provided for you, we hope we have given you the ivarmth and understanding any parents should give their children. In return, we hope you tvill continue to be loyal to Girard and bring honor to the College as long as you live. Stephen Girard in his will stated: I desire that by every proper means a pure attachment to our republican institutions, and to the sacred right of conscience, as guaranteed by our happy constitution, shall he formed and fostered in the minds of the scholars.’’ This is extremely important in these days of nuclear power. Are you a firm believer in ’’our republican institutions?” We hope you are. As you join the thousands of sons of Girard, remember we u’ill continue to be interested in you. Your successes u’ill be our successes. Your failures will be our failures. We have enjoyed tvorking ivith you. We wish you the best of luck in the future. Please feel free to come hack to visit us when you are in this part of the country. Sincerely, S.

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Student Body President PAUL EDWIN HILLIARD (PAUL) 1 5 3 Broad Street Stroudsburg, Pa. General and Carpentry Soccer, Wrestling, Baseball, Echelon, Glee Club, Drama tic Club, Student Body President, Stu¬ dent Council, World Affairs Council Paul had the confidence which made him one of our best athletes. He seemed to do everything easily. His leadership was fully recognized when he was elected Student Body President. He has earned a high place in our lives and our class. Dear Fellow Girardians: As you read this, Commencement for the Class of 1961 is only a few hours away. The walk down the aisle will be difficult for us, but it will begin a whole new part of our lives. Even though we are soon leaving, the memory of Girard will be with us always. We have tried to make our school a better place for you who will be taking our places. Suddenly we know how much more we could have done — we could have studied better; we could have done more for others; we could have been less critical and more constructive. You still have the chance to contribute; ours is nearly gone. To luild Girard you must send sound intelligent leaders to the Student Council who will support the principles and the people that would benefit the school in its entirety. You must face honestly the realities and find the truth, and then confidently and loyally live by it each day. If you do this, you will never be ashamed, and Girard, our home and school, will fnd proud recognition wherever it is known. There is an old saying that, An institution is the lengthened shadow of a man. Now at graduation tve fully realize and appreciate the meaning of those precious words because we are a part of Stephen Girard’s shadow. May the Almighty direct you in everything you do, so that you, too, may become a proud part of (his lengthening shadow. Sincerely yours. iPauf S. Ml ' laxd