Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

Page 18 text:

(First Row) Mr. Pease, Mrs. Pease, Mr. Maurer (Second Row) Mr. MrGror) ' , Dr. White, Dr. Lander, Dr. Zeil Coming up the Main Road is a long and sometimes difficult journey. It has led us from the Jun¬ ior School to a Hummer’s Utopia, Allen Hall, and has covered a period of ten years. We look back on those as the necessary preparation for the good life that has been ours in our final year at Girard. The dating privilege, a room with your chosen friends, the no-pass privilege and other advantages were important. Beyond these, there developed a new spirit and purpose made real by the fact that we would soon be leaving the Hum for jobs and college. Our friendships grew deeper and stronger. We learned that responsibility is synonomous w ith the life of a senior and that freedom is an earned privilege. There were many memorable high points: the Washington Trip, the White Supper, and the Bat¬ talion dance among others. There was the pride in leading a team to victory or in learning to accept defeat. And in our Allen life we shared them all. What we have learned and enjoyed in Allen Hall will be a part of our characters forever. It has been a good life and a good year. Room Life in Allen Term Paper Time 4 14 j,

Page 20 text:

I tody l , r(‘siili n| BRUCE ALAN GORDON (BRUCE) 6013 Loretta Avenue Philadelphia, Pa. Academic and Stenographic Girard News, Corinthian, Seminar, World Affairs Council, Siudcnt Council President, Soccer, Baseball, Basketball, Dramatic Club, N. H. S. A leader throughout his years at Girard, he reached the pinnacle of student offices at the Hum” when he was elected Student Body President. Winning three Varsity letters a year and being inducted into the National Honor Society added to his achievements. Bruce truly served his alma-mater as best he knew how. Dear Fellow Girardians: During the year that I was your Student Body President I have learned a great deal. Suddenly I see vividly that each of us could have done so much more and so much better in every day’s living for ourselves, our classmates, and our beloved school. Now it is urgent; it is the time for you to realize the importance of Girard College in your lives, to take advantage of the opportunities offered you, and to act so that your deeds express your gratitude. You must resolve to elect only intelligent, courageous, and competent officers who will act for the good of the school and who will not bow down to popularity. You personally must support them so long as they honorably fulfill their responsi¬ bilities. As you read this I shall be graduating and leaving behind me the security and kindness, the affection and protection which is still yours. Try to see it clearly and to appreciate it by your good work. [ 16 In¬ sincerely,