Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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Ilramatie ( lull First Row, Left to Right: M. Russo, G. Shuss, J. Flaherty, J. Bradley, A. Morgan, R. Kirby, P. Colandro Second Rou : B. Miller, E. ' ' X ' udyka, L. Heimbach, G. Pishko, G. Crumling, G. Egler, W. Miller Third Row: T. Hirst, G. Guattare, Mr. H. Andrews The Girard College Dramatic Club has, down through the years, presented many outstanding plays. This year was no exception. The club consisted of a well-rounded group of individuals, who com¬ bined their talents to present three fine performances during the 1962-63 season. During the month of December they presented scenes from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. The performance was unique in that the ghost, Marley, was an imaginative figure who was not seen, but only heard. This innovation gave Joseph Flaherty, as Scrooge, an opportunity to present his acting ability. After the per¬ formance, the actors received many favorable comments about the successful production. The much anticipated Spring plays, were presented on May 9, and 10. Two contrasting plays were presented for the combined audience of students and guests. The first, Nicholas Nickleby, again by Charles Dickens, presented the harsh school life in rural England. The great amount of comedy was well brought out by the actors; especially, Michael Russo in his portrayal of Squeers, the schoolmaster. The Second play, Just Boys (Les Garcons Settlement), by Paul Geraldy, was a modern French production. The three actors pre¬ sented the characters well and brought out the subtle comedy. The audience sensed the conflict between father and son, and greeted the closing of the curtain with ringing applause. This year’s officers were: Joseph Flaherty, President; Thomas Hill, Vice-Pres¬ ident; and Michael Russo, Secretary-Treasurer. A special amount of thanks go to Mr. Henry V. Andrews, director and sponsor of the club, for once again bringing successful drama to the Girard stage. h( 18 3

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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 !

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StmUm! Center First Row, Left to Right: S. Brandschain, J. Poncavage, Mr. G. Dunkle, G. Westfall Second Rote: H. Romans, W. Maholick, J. Flaherty Third Row: J. Hackenberg This year the Student Center attempted to make the store more of a social meeting place instead of merely a place of business. Here a student could relax and enjoy himself each night while he had some¬ thing to eat. The whole routine of the Student Center was one of an informal student leadership. There has never been a lack of partici¬ pants for the Student Center canteen dances mainly because it is the students’ affair, and everyone has a memorable time. The store instituted many improvements this year. We pro¬ vided a separate, complete branch store for the younger boys in the elementary school. This eliminated confusion and gave more oppor¬ tunities for boys to learn practical business management. Another improvement w as the addition of new ' equipment such as pool sticks and counters to replace the old ones. As an added convenience, manager George Westfall supplied the busy seniors in Allen Hall with the delicacies of the store. His treasure chest of goodies has relieved the hunger of many a senior during those crucial hours from 7:30 to 9:30. Many students do not realize that the money they spend at the Student Center is returned to them in the form of athletic equipment, student supplies, and other necessities. In this way the store benefits each student directly. Under the direction of Mr. George Dunkle, manager George Westfall, assist¬ ant manager James Poncavage, and book¬ keeper Stephen Brandschain, the store made significant progress in its goal toward more student enjoyment. Jesse Hackenberg, Walter Maholick, and Her¬ bert Romans, the counter heads, also proved helpful in increasing store profi¬ ciency. 19 y