Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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(firm ' d Literary Magazine ;t R m, Left to Ri hi: D. Araseerj, J. ILwrftaiaa, D. Perins. J. Vft.-W.fc Mm F. McCnckea ' -• J -icrer, M. Dmitm, l. VjCob, D- Fiigerrr, J. E im toa Third Rou : T. Hill, G. Egler, H. Romm, L Comfla The Gtrjrd Literary Magazine, sponsored by Gss Fern -- IcCracken placed die accent on Christmas in the fist edition. The response was so overwhelming dm many good articles, dm other¬ wise would have been printed, were turned away. The editor-in-chief, John Michaluk, aided by the co-editors. Jack Kauffman and Daniel Perkins, worked with Miss McCracken for two months to have a better-than-average magazine. With the help of the priming advisors, Daniel Hagerty, Michael Donovan, and Robert Norton, their efforts were well rewarded in a magayinf- that was both unique and stimulating. The winter edition of the Literary Magazine appeared with the same cover and ride as last year”s, but there was a difference in the quality and direction. The Literary Magazine set at its goal as wide a contribution from the classes as possible in order to achieve a diversified and represenative edition. Emphasis was put on Christmas since the first issue- appeared in December. In addition to the Yuletide writing were Senior book reviews and poetry, as well as moral codes taken from the editor’s speech for the induction of new members into the National Honor Society. The spring edition also proved to be of high calibre, presenting a w ide variety of fresh, creative writings. There was, for example, a new theme entided new tunes for old melodies.” Participation by younger w riters offering a new oftentimes lyrical expression added to the enjoyment and variety of the edition. The magazine, in attempting to have members of the faculty contribute, tried to have the articles reflect an intellectual meeting place. The aim of the magazine was to present the expression and literary achievement of Girardians at their best. Without a doubt, it reached and greatly surpassed its expectations. A i6 y

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Oiranl News First Rou, Left to Right: B. Buschel, R. Achmoody, G. Paulson, A. Morgan, G. Crumling, C. Riddle Second Row: J. McCullough, P. Newton, A. Cohen, G. Shuss, G. Pishko, H. Romans, J. Ce.ot, T. Hill, Mr. A. Daffin Third Row: J. Kauffman, D. Perkins, J. Poncavage, R. Kirby, V. Bialoskurski, W. Maholick, E. Brown, B. Shockowitz Forth Rou : G. Egler, S. Brandschain, M. Zerbe, C. McCullough, A. Sto ' ckburger The Girard News distinguished itself by its varied and interesting material. This was the pro¬ duct of persistent effort under the capable editorship of Bernard Shockowitz and James McCullough. Under the guidance of Mr. M. Arnold Daffin, who doubled as writing and printing sponsor, the boys made the News a great success. Assisting Mr. Daffin and the editors were: Stephen Brand¬ schain and Albert Cohen associate news editors, and Fletcher Brown, sports editor. For the first time in many years, the Girard News was a complete student responsibility. After the students had written the material, it was up to the editors and not a sponsor to edit the articles. Because of this experiment, the News did not publish as many issues as it would have wished. Assured of being a student publication, each issue of the paper was one of the highest quality, representative of the student body. Talent Show Delights Audience” and Mr. MacGregor Appointed High School Principal” were only two of the many headlines found in this year’s issues. Two articles which have always delighted its readers were Allenite and Junior Highlights.” This year again the News was faith¬ ful with these selections. Many a boy was amused at their occasional humor and wit. Special men¬ tion must also be made of the sports section. There was excellent coverage of all athletic events. The articles always gave credit to the individuals and team that deserved recognition. There was a great response from the reporters who form the backbone of any good publication. The outstanding quality of Girard News could not have been at all achieved without the untiring efforts of the photo¬ graphers, Charles Riddle and Alfred Morgan, in ad¬ dition to the hardworking printing advisors Gary Paulson and Victor Bialoskurski. 15 j

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w u c First Ron . Left to Right: G. Egler. J. Kwansf. E. Potter, J, MwKtluk. T Hill Mr, H. AaJrr SrcooJ Ron : E. Johnson, H. Chiundr, D. Perkins. P Newroa, G We-rTVl. P Coliadrv ThjrJ Ron : J. McCullough, E. SKvkovitz. J. Kiuttman, A. U-iis. VL R®s. R, Achnxvsiy, J, Bn ey Fourth Ron : B. Bu-vhel, C. McOdkw$h. R. Ruhy, XT ValW. J, H»,ke fe«cy. V Nxvklswys F, Brown Our aims were simple—to enlighten, recall, and inform the smdents with the news and views within and beyond the school. This year, we introduced many new arrangements, such as alumni news, science reports, and interviews in try my to provide a varied and more pleasing show. Some succeeded and some d:d not The show was for the students and we tried our best to give them what they w anted. When we inherited the show. Kick in June of l ' ' -, we had no idea of the work that went w ith it. For the ten or fifteen minutes of WGC each mommy. lony hours had to be spenr behind the scenes in work. Special reports, interviews, the gathering of material, organizing, and the final production, all required a great deal of work. Under the leadership of Mr Henry V. Andrews, the w riters and announcers both learned that hard work and best efforts are always needed to produce a gtxxl show. The shows ranged up and down the scale but the biggest hits were undoubtedly the holiday specials. The annual tulcnt show, of January 25, sponsored by die WGC staff was in every respect a good example of outstanding showmanship and great effort on the part of those who performed. There are few who could not say it was indeed one of the most enjoyable presenta¬ tions ever put together by the students themselves. FM radio was for most of us our first adventure into the arts. It ' ntroduced a broad scope of classic works such as Divorak ' s The New World Symphony and Offenbach ' s Orpheus . and some of the lighter modern pieces: Comden Green ' s Suhuay .lr ' •»■ Ship ing and the theme from The Apartment. On alternate weeks, it inspired and promoted an activity rarely heard on campus and cul¬ tivated an interest w hich all can appreciate later in life. 17 !