Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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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.

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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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To the Graduating Class... MR. CASWELL E. MacGREGOR Director of Secondary Education Dear Seniors, You are the foster sons of Stephen Girard, whose influence and generosity have continued for more than a century to guide your lives. This is not the result of chance. It is rather the product of his greatness. Now that you are leaving after your years of growing from a newbie to a stalwart senior, I hope that you take with you one of the founder’s shining qualities, a deep sense of appreciation. This means simply that you must add positive value to all that he has given you. As a merchant, as a banker, and as an humanitarian, he contributed mightily to his adopted country. He was willing to jeopardize his life for his fellow citizens in the yellow fever epidemic; he wnstintingly supported the government of the United States when it was in serious financial stratts; he has given you and thous¬ ands of other boys the care and education which have filled your days with meaning. In sum, he took what he found, made it better, and we have benefited. You can have no better example than his. When you leave us, take whatever confronts you—in your work, in everything you do or say, however difficult it may seem—and add positive value to it. Sincerely yours, 30 j '