Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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Student Center First Ron, Left to Right: N. Pyle, J. Marcino, Mr. G. Dunkle, W Koch. R. Miller Second Ron : R. Muller, F. Erdell. J. Kazimir In this year of 1963-64, the Student Center will have completed thirteen years of dedicated service to hungry Hummers.” After five formative years in Founder’s Hall, the Student Center was moved to the Lafayette Building. Now, it is once again operating in the familiar surroundings of Founder’s Hall.The Stu¬ dent store has been a constant source of enjoyment and convenience for Girard boys. Through the cooperative efforts of Mr. George Dunkle, the store’s sponsor, and manager Wayne Koch, the present year has been profitable and prosperous. Capably working with them were Robert Miller, assistant mamager; Joseph Marcino, bookkeeper; Norris Pyle, secretary; and Richard Muller, counter head. Both Mothers’ Days and Founder’s Day have improved by contributions of the Student Center. Varsity Rats”, Girard plates and many other souvenirs continue to appeal to everyone interested in Girard. Innovations this year included the Senior Crew Hats and the new Center Lounge. Most Girard Students do not realize that the money they spend at the Student Center is returned to them in the form of athletic equipment, social events, and many other extras enjoyed by Hummers. For these reasons, we are deeply indebted to Mr. George Dunkle, Wayne Koch, and the other members of the Student Center staff for the many pleasant hours their work has made possible. Most school student centers are managed en¬ tirely by adults on a purely profit basis. Ours is run for and by students who have sarned our appreciation. Thank you for a job well done. 4 24 y

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MIV Urged on by the firm guidance of our Social Directress, Miss Miriam McGhee, our social education was thrust upon us during the sophomore year in the form of eight dancing lessons and the well remembered Coke Parties. With only the moral support of our numbers we ventured from the cor¬ ners of the ballroom to a whole new social world at Girard. Thanks to the work of our Sophomore Class president, Stanley Werley, and Miss McGhee, our class initiated the first evening dances for sophomores. Now an evening Sopho¬ more Dance is a regular part of the social program. Having made the initial leap, we returned to a colorful schedule of dances in the Junior year with assurance and an¬ ticipation. Attractive girls, melodious music, and the inevitable punch all blended to make our dances very enjoyable. In ad¬ dition to the informal class and canteen dances, we also en- enjoyed the formal Cadet dances. These formal dances brought the new experience of shining brass, highly polished shoes, corsages, and, of course, empty wallets. The swirling gowns of our girls, the fine music, and the imposing Honor Guard were indeed a beautiful sight. Our final year at Girard was pleasantly brightened by two more class dances, two canteen dan¬ ces, and another Cadet dance. They were a welcome relief from the ceaseless routine of studies, ac¬ tivities, and many examinations that came with our Senior year. With the arrival of June came the never-to-be-forgotten formal Commencement Dance. We then realized that we would no longer en¬ joy the benefits of Girard ' s social program. The Class of 1964 owes a great deal to Miss Miriam McGhee, and to our Hosts and Hostesses, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Shirley, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Holman. Their efforts made possible all the wonderful social events our class enjoyed during our last two years at Girard. We now thank them very sincerely for a job well done. It seems impossible that the awkward boys struggling with the first dancing lessons are the same ones who gallantly escorted the lovely girls to the parties and dances of our final year. With the confidence and grace which comes only from the reality of experience we had found a whole new world of pleasure and meaning and we have enjoyed it. 23 ]

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Photography Hull Under the direction of Mr. Perley Pease, the Photography Club has, as usual, been one of the most industrious activities on the campus. Their contribution to our school publications is real and invaluable. Without them, appeal to our readers would be aca¬ demic. A look at your Corinthian should make you grateful for all they have done. The Girard News , without their help, would be bare indeed. With their pictures, they will give added life to our memories when we look through our Corinthian several years from now. This year the senior members were Joseph Marcino, president; William Casey, Robert Miller, and Robert Costello. As we offer to them our sincere thanks for a job well done, we wish that, with the new equipment, the younger members will continue to give Girard this valuable service. First Row, Left to Right: W. Casey, J. Marcino Mr. P. Pease, R. Miller, R. Costello Itiflo Unit First Rou. ' , Left to Right: N. Pyle. G. Anhorn, R. Miller, C. Try Second Rote: Mr. Glcrum, F. Shiffer, R. Smeltzer, A. Buchta R. Mercssc. W. Casey This year marks the tenth anniversary of the Girard College Rifle Club as an affiliate of the N.R.A. Under the sponsorship of Mr. Roy Glerum, the G.C. Rifle Club has made an active contribution to our Girard life. The skills developed in the Club will give the members satisfaction and pleasure through many years. Recipients of the high¬ est sharpshooting bar are Club president, Robert Miller; vice president, Guy Anhorn; and Senior Range Officer Charles Try. These representatives from the Senior Class are all contenders for the Expert medal, an award of considerable achievement. The elected officers of the club are Norris Pyle and John Galada, Secretary and Junior Range Officer respectfully. Because of the absence of competitioi. style equipment, the riflemen did not enter the Postal Matches. Regardless of this, how¬ ever, free competition and good shooting habits were developed.