Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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Swing ltsiml First Row, Left to Right: N. Perry, A. tiuchta, G. Campisi, N. Stephan, D. Merdiuszew Second Ron : R. Davies, W. Murray, R. Fenstermacher, M. Zerbe, R. Hamilton, P. Newton, G. Egler Third Row: G. Anhorn, C. Davies, J. Begosh, R. O’Donnell, G. Guattare When t ' he present Cavaliers began in March of last year, they were faced with the seemingly impossible task of building an entirely new band from only five experienced members. Needed were a complete saxo¬ phone section, another three trombones, additional drummers, and one more trumpet to fully fill all the places left vacant by the preceding class. Needless to say, hard work and continuous practice were required in training the new members, many of whom were forced to learn to play instruments which they had never before attempted. The long hours of constant rehearsing definitely paid off when the Cavaliers played at their first dance in March, 1962, and pleasantly surprised the somewhat skeptical juniors attending the affair. From that time on, the band has developed and improved to such an extent that each new player is now perfectly know¬ ledgeable and skilled in his instrument, and the band works as one harmonious instrument. With the Cavaliers’ theme song, Stormy Weath¬ er, the dances would usually get under way. Other num¬ bers which often continue to highlight the dances include such memorable tunes as Sing, Sing, Sing; Lul- lahye of Birdland; Peter Gunn; the twist version of Basin Street Blues ; theme from M-Squad; Star Dust; the snappy cha-cha-cha, Peanut Vendor; and of course such old favorites as Moonlight in Vermont. When the last strains of the Cavaliers’ theme faded away at the junior dance in the early part of 1963, captain George Egler, and the only other seniors, Phillip Newton and Malcolm Zerbe said their adieux to the band. 24 ] •

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( oiicerr Itsi ml First Rou, Left to Right : G. Egler, G. Westfall, G. Crumling. M. Zerbe Second Rou : Mr. R. Morrison, P. Newton, B. Shockowitz It would not be a hollow hyperbole or over-exaggerated compliment to say that this year’s Concert Band has produced some of the finest performances heard for many years. Despite the taxing loss of several valuable seniors at graduation, the band went on to become better than it had been before as can be seen by the more difficult selections and fine calibre of execution. At the annual Christmas Concert, the band presented a varied program which included the memorable numbers of La Bou¬ tique Fantasque by Rossini-Respighi, Anderson’s spright Bugler’s Holiday, the traditional, Greensleeves, and A Christmas Festival by Anderson. The Spring Concert also was marked as one of the Concert Band’s best displays of enjoyable music. With the lively Folk Songs from Somerset, Caribbean Fantasy, an exciting beguine, some high¬ lights from the show Camelot, and the dramatic depiction in music of the Victory At Sea, the concert was one to be remembered for a long time to come. The performances were not the only ones, for in addition to the Founder’s Day concert, the band played at Inde¬ pendence Hall in celebration of Law Day, and also at the Phila¬ delphia Zoo. The officers, captain George Egler, first lieutenants Bernard Shockowitz and Malcolm Zerbe, and second lieutenants George Westfall, Phillip Newton, and Gary Crumling would gratefully like to commend Mr. Robert Morrison for his patience and untiring efforts to make the Concert Band the good musical organ¬ ization it turned out to be. We shall miss him. { 23 )►

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Social Life Standing Left to Right: Mr. Emil Zarella, Mr. Joseph T. Wilemar. SeJted: Mrs. Emil Zarella, Miss Miriam McGhee, Mrs. Joseph T. Wileman The Girardian, the gentleman” has been a familiar phrase heard often around Girard and even on the outside. Behind this typical Girard cliche, lies a social training which extends back to the first grade, one which is officially taught in our freshman year as Social Guidance with Miss Miriam McGhee. Who among us could forget those first awkward stumbles which were supposed to represent a dancing step in the tenth grade dancing class with Miss McGhee and Mr. Keenan? After this ten-week-boot-camp-type of learning how to manipulate our feet correctly, we were given our first test — the Sophomore Coke Party. Here we fumbled and stumbled through the motions of dancing, had our embarrassing moments, renewed some degree of courage, and left more confidently than we had entered. From the Sophomore Coke Parry, we launched to two other coke parties, three Junior Dances, three Senior Dances, four Cadet Dances, four Canteens, two House Parties, innumerable teas, Carson, and Lan- kenau Dances. All these events were available to those who chose to participate, providing many enjoyable and refreshing hours. For the possession of our savoir-faire, we are greatly indebted to Miss Miriam McGhee for her unflagging efforts to make our life at Girard more enjoyable and proper. We are also indebted to the mem¬ bers of the Girard staff who helped us become aware of the proper way of treating and dealing with others. A 25