Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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Xsil ioii.il Honor Society « First Row, Left to Right: C. McCullough, D. Perkins, J. Michaluk, B. Shdckowicz, J. Cecot Second Row: J. Flaherty, J. McCullough, R. Kirby, J. Kauffman Third Row: G. Egler, G. Guattare, T. Keenan, Mr. A. Schoell Leadership . character, scholarship, and service : These four words describe the qualities of the twelve students who are members of the Na¬ tional Honor Society. They have earned the special recognition that this society provides by attain¬ ing high achievement in scholarship, exemplifying citizenship, and displaying leadership. Twice each year, in autumn, and spring, this honor is bestowed upon deserving students. The inductees receive their pin, and become members of the nationally recognized society with the following pledge: l pledge myself to uphold the high purpose of the Society, striving in every word and deed to make its ideals the ideals of my school and of my life. In the spring of their junior year these boys were inducted into the National Honor Society: John Michaluk, Bernard Shockowitz, James McCullough, George Egler, Jack Kauffman, and Ronald Kirby. The coming year, the society found six new members who were inducted as seniors. They were: Daniel Perkins, George Guattare, John Cecot, Joseph Flaherty, Thomas Keenan, and Charles McCullough. These boys will always wear their pins with pride and we hope they will continue in life to achieve the high standards they have set for themselves at Girard. In the first term of the senior year, the so¬ ciety elected its officers who were: John Michaluk, President; Bernard Shockowitz, Vice-President; and George Egler, Secretary. A new election was held in the second term among t he twelve-mem¬ ber group, and John Michaluk was re-elected Pres¬ ident, George Egler became the new Vice-Presi¬ dent, and Bernard Shockowitz was made Secretary. 4 21 } •

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Student Council First Row, Left to Right: C. Kalata, V. Cavacini, J. Flaherty, Mr. H. Holman, J. Michaluk, N. Stephan Second Rou : S. Werley, R. Kirby, B. Shockowitz, G. Westfall, D. Dougherty Third Row: W. Van Buskirk, T. Keerfan, C. Davies, W. Maholick, J. Begosh, D. Hagerty (not shown) This was the second year in which the Student Council operated with the Senior and Junior High Councils combined. This plan better enabled all aspects of Girard life and all students to be well represented. The Student Council of 1962-63 took on as its main task, the job of creating more interest in student activities. It w ' as generally thought that too few students were carrying on the work and lead¬ ership of the activities, and that this was hurting these boys scholastically. The thought was brought to the attention of the Student Body that more students should participate in order to help themselves and Girard. A genuine improvement was at once evident. Along the same lines, the Council hoped to improve attendance at sporting events by having the contests for each week announced in the minutes. A bulletin board has been made in the Mechanical School so that these, and other student announcements, could be posted within easy sight. In its drive to improve student-faculty relations the number of student-faculty committee meetings was stepped up. Many ideas for future projects have been started in the relation of student, faculty and administration. A word of thanks goes to Mr. Holman for his constant efforts as the sponsor of the organi¬ zation. The officers for the year were: Joseph Flaherty, Student Body President; John Michaluk, Vice-President; George Westfall, Recording Secretary; and Thomas Keenan, Corresponding Sec¬ retary and Treasurer. As the Senior members of the Council leave, they hope the leaders of next year will continue the task of improving Girard. The Student Council continues to be the expression of innovation and cooperation among the students. { 20 y

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Battalion First Row, Left to Right: W. Maholi.k, J. Flaherty, R. Clemente, T. Keenan Second Row: R. O ' Donnell, A. Pasquarelli, F. Schiavo, J. Maleno Third Row: N. Saracini, B. Potter, M. Russo, T. Hill, J. Henwood, R. Piro, H. Chaundy, J. Hartman Forth Rou.: C. McCullough, O. Peters, J. Hackenberg, S. Heimovitz, J. Scherer, A. Stockburger Fifth Row: D. Hagerty, E. Brown, L. Heimback, V. Bialoskurski Under the student leadership of Cadet Major Walter Maholick and the watchful guidance of Lieutenant Colonel James M. Hamilton and Master Sergeant Matthew McMillen, this year’s battalion proved to be one of the best in recent years. Major Maholick, with the help of his staff, Captain Quartermaster Thomas Keenan Captain Inspector Joseph Flaherty, Captain of Recruits Ronald Clemente, and Captain Adjutant Stanley Werley kept the battalion running smoothly throughout the year in preparation for Founder’s Day. The completion of the winter competitive drill found: Company C, Captain Frederick Schiavo, first; Company B, Captain Anthony Pasquarelli, second; Company D, Captain John Maleno, third; and Company A, Captain Robert O’Donnell, fourth. The highlight of the year was Founder’s Day when the Echelon, combined with the forces of the battalion, entertained the alumni and visitors with an exceptionally good performance on the drill field. When it became time to hand down the responsibilities of officers to our successors we knew that we had formed for ourselves a military discipline which will be of great importance in future years. We fully realized that some day we will serve our country in the armed forces, and with our background in the Batty” we can feel certain that this discipline will not be lost in times of limited warfare.” ii j A 22 y