Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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Wee Club First Row, Left to Right: G. Westfall, G. Burmester, L. Giannini, R. Achmoody, J. Bradley, C. Riddle, Mr. A. Falatico Second Row: T. Keenan, B. Buschel, G. Crumling, J. Cccot, O. Peters, J. Foca, Miss J Stacks T. Hill Third Row: J. Begosh, G. Shuss, J. Scherer, D. Perkins, S. Brown Fourth Row: G. Paulson, M. Donovan, B. Miller, (G. Guattare not shown) Only hard work and many hours of practice could, and did, produce one of the better Glee Clubs and Choirs ever to sing for Girard. This constant, concentrated rehearsing did not fail to reap the rewards of satisfaction derived from a concert well done. One such concert was most certainly the Christmas Con¬ cert, for in it, such selections as the processional, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, O Holy Night, and the ever popular Sleigh Ride received overwhelming approval by the audience. Also beautiful were the vocal adaptations in the pageant of John the Juggler, without which the pageant would have lost a great deal of its effect. The Spring Concert was much like the Christmas pro¬ gram, for it roo was thoroughly enjoyed. The numbers sung were the Negro spirituals, Go Down Moses, Nobody Knows the Trouble I ' ve Seen, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot and Little David, Play on Your Harp. In addition to the annual Girard performances, the Glee Club and Choir sang at the Sheraton Hotel, the Valley Forge Chapel, and on radio WCAU’s Youth on Parade. When they sang for the Guild of Organists, an organization of choir directors from the Philadelphia-New Jersey area, there were only complimentary remarks on their commendable job. Of course, what would the Sunday chapel services be like without their stimulating and inspiring anthems? The members of the choir sincerely wish to thank Mr. Anthony Falatico for his patient work and Miss Juliette E. Stacks for her work as accompanist. The officers, President Thomas Hill, Vice-President Thomas Keenan, and Secretary-Treasurer George Westfall deserve praise for their sacrifices to the Choir. ( 28 h

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World Affairs i ' oiniril First Row, Left to Right: M. Masley, Mr. Wagner, S. Brandschain, W. Maholick, J. Flaherty, P. Colandro Second Row : T. Hill, A. Cohen, B. Shockowitz, D. Perkins, J. McCullough Third Ron’: J. Kauffman, R. Blithe Since September, 1961, when Girard began sending representatives of the Class of 1963 to the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia, these members have made outstanding contributions to this activity. In previous years, Girard has always managed to place some boy on the seven-man elective body which governs the council. This year, Steven Brandschain and James McCullough were elected to the student council, me legislative body that considers and decides the topics to be discussed at the various forums. Other positions of leadership like table leader of a discussion group have been given to Girard students. Some of the subjects discussed in the council meetings were: The Atlantic Community; The Impact of DeGaulle on the Western Alliance; The Foreign Aid Program; The Recent Excur¬ sions of Red China into India; and Cuba. The value of these talks lies chiefly in the better under¬ standing of the world’s problems and how they can be improved in the light of young Americans. At the World Affairs’ Model United Nations, Girard, representing Algeria, participated actively in its functioning. The delegates to the assembly were: Daniel Perkins, Algeria’s repre¬ sentative to the India-Pakistan border dispute committee; James McCullough, Algerian repre¬ sentative to the special committee of U. N. assessments; Steven Brandschain, deputy at the special committee on the question of Southern Rhodesia; and Thomas Hill, Algeria’s legislator on the com¬ mittee on the Union of South Africa. Hill brought a resolution condemning the Union of South Africa’s racial policies before the entire assembly for vote, but it was defeated. As sponser, Mr. Emory Wagner must be commended for his interest and for the inval¬ uable time he devotes to this area of extra-curricular education. 4 21 h

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Photography t ' lnh First Row, Left to Right: C. Riddle, A. Morgan, J. Dutchman St’coiitl Row: Mr. P. Pease, M. Hancock Perhaps one of the most essential extra-curricular activities from which everyone benefits during his years at Girard, is the Photo¬ graphy Club. Many times the work of the club is taken for granted; but, where would the Girard News and the Corinthian be without the time and skill put into the processing of pictures for these publications? The seniors in the club are; John Dutchman, president; Morgan Hancock, vice- president; Charles Riddle, secretary-treasurer; John Cecot, Alfred Morgan, and Edward John¬ son. Besides working on photography, the club members converted an empty room in Mariner Hall into a dark room. The members of the Photography Club truly deserve an extra vote of thanks both from the graduating class and the yearbook staff for their efforts in taking and developing outstand¬ ing pictures for the Corinthian. igiile Club First Row, Left to Right: M. Masley, L. Giannini, G. Pishko, J. Dutchman, M. Hancock Second Row: E. Heim, G. Shuss, A. Morgan, B. Miller Third Row: Mr. R. Glerum, G. Crumling, M. Zcrbe, H. Romans, J. Scherer The Rifle Club of 1962-1963 continued to be a small but active group. Although the club has practice only once a week, most of the members have reached sharpshooter’s status and better. President Malcolm Zerbe heads the club with a Bar 6 an extremely high rank. A lack of funds and small quarters stymied the club’s expansion plans. A new light has been installed over the firing line. This year’s officers are: M. Zerbe, presi¬ dent; John Scherer, senior range officer; Charles Try, junior range officer; and Robert Miller, sec¬ retary-treasurer. The club thanks Mr. Roy Glerum the sponsor, for the patience and time which he has given to the club.