Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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tjationaf iIon or S Societt Left to R gA : M. Goldberg, T. Davies, R. Strickland, C. Walker, W, Poprycz, D. Jayjock, T. Bennett, J. Scholl, Mr. Albert Schoell. To be elected to membership in the National Honor Society is recognition of a very high order. Candidates are carefully judged for acceptance on the basis of their character, their scholarship, their leadership, and their service. Those elected and inducted automatically recieve a national honor and a responsibility, symbolized by a gold pin, and a pledge themselves to uphold the high purpose of the Society.” This is to continue to give their best efforts to be outstanding citizens of their school and their community. Mr. Albert Schoell, who has been the sponsor for many years, has been earnestly assisted by the following officers: President, Thomas Bennett; Vice President, Morris Goldberg; and Secretary- Treasurer, Daniel Jayjock. Newly inducted on April 22 were: Thomas Davies, Wladislaw Poprycz, Jeffrey Scholl, Richard Strickland, and Charles Walker. The speaker at this important occasion was Mr. Harold J. Freeman, ’43 a journalist and public relations executive of wide reputation. Finally, the organization has fufilled its reason for being; it has led the way to development of character in the students of Girard, and has served to focus our thinking on the real meaning of education and fulfillment of responsibility.

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Student First Row, Left to Right-. C. Walker, D. Arinsberg, A. Tangy, L. Rowen, A. Thifsen, D. Jayjock Second Row, Left to Right: D. McCoy, E. Crane, T. Davies, J. Scholl, R. Strickland, M. Goldberg, W. Poprycz, M. Steiner, Mr. Harold Holman. The work of the Student Council like the government in any democracy is never-ending. Ambitions and achievements seem always to be separated; purposes and goals are constantly changing. To embody these hopes and to give them a student voice is the prime reason for the existence of the Student Council. The effectiveness of this body depends upon the character of the representative members. Charles Walker, the Student Body President served as President, Dan Jayjock as Vice-President, Dennis McCoy as Recording Secretary, and Thomas Davies as Corresponding Secretary. Mr. Harold Holman has continued as the sponsor. By the close of the year, the Council expects to have published the Girard Student Handbook and to have implemented the Student Court. Its best work, however, done by individual members working independently to solve many small but serious problems has been unpublicized. The weekly meetings offer every boy in the school the opportunity to express through his representative any points-of-view or suggestions on the many facets of school life from dances to sports to classes. Under Charles Walker’s leadership this has been a year of definite accomplishment. «{ 14 y

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Pint Rou, Left to Right: Mr. Keith R. Chapman, D. Jayjock, A. Mallace, D. Mallacc, A. ColabcJli, H. Ryder, Mr. Anthony A. Falatico Second Row, Left to Right: R. DiFuria, R. Strickland, VC ' . Oswald, E.Lentz, D. Burleigh, G. Schicd, J. Kopp. The pleasure of singing and the appreciation of good music are our rewards as members of the Glee Club. The Club’s success this year lies in the enthusiasm and the ceaseless work of Mr. Anthony M. Falatico, the Director of the group, and Mr. Keith R. Chapman, our ac¬ companist. Their work was supported by the firm leadership of the Club officers: James C. Kopp, President; Daniel F. Jayjock, Vice-President; and Ronald DiFuria, Secretary-Treasurer. To maintain the quality of its music the Club membership was reduced. There were only ten seniors who could find the time to participate. The Christmas and Spring Concerts w ' ere, of course, the major events of the year. A high¬ light of the 50th Annual Christmas Concert was the guest appearance of Mr. Fritz Krueger, who presented the Girard audience with selections from Handel’s Messiah.” The choir then gave its usual fine performance by singing a number of songs, including a medley of Christmas Carols entitled Christmas Day,” by Holst. On Friday evening, March 25, the Choir and Band presented the 5 th Annual Spring Concert in the Chapel. A highlight of this concert was a solo performance by Miss Diane Glover who captivated the audience with an aria from Romeo and Juliet. Mr. Keith Chapman also held the audience with an organ solo entitled. I’m Gonna Sing.” Other appearances were at the Valley Forge Memorial Chapel, the Collingswood High School, the Alumni Merit Award Presentation, and the Founder ' s Day celebration. We shall never forget the Sunday Morning proces¬ sions, the endless rehearsals, and the rewarding satisfaction which comes from cooperative accomplishment. It has been a vital part of our lives. Anthony i 16 ' !-