Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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Simian I Con rI Seated: Mr. John C. Trimble, R. Clayton Standing: E. Crane, F. Dwyer, R. Duckworth, G. Norton, T. Dwyer, D. Cundari The most important student-initiated innovation of the year has been the long-awaited creation of the Student Court. Finally activated by the persistent efforts of the Student Council, the Court has met several shortcomings in Girard life well enough to draw praise and support from the faculty. According to the charter The purpose of the Student Court of Girard College shall be to give to certain members of the Student Body the responsibility of charging, hearing, acquitting, con¬ victing, and in the event of convicting recommending and administering the punishment of indi¬ vidual students.” A boy is sent to the Court only when reported by a member of the faculty. In court, he has the right to defend himself by stating his case to the judge and jury, answering their questions, and calling witnesses if possible. He is then judged by the jury and, if found guilty, sentenced by the judge. The Court was conceived largely because of the inadequacy of existing punishments for minor infractions of school regulations. Detentions and mandatory afternoon study periods had become too common to serve as effective deterrents to student misbehavior. The Court substituted constructive physical work around the campus. Also, the Court gave the students a larger voice in their own de¬ fense when charged with breaking the rules. Student Body President Thomas Dwyer has served ably as the Judge this year. His common sense, sincerity, and dignity have increased the respect for his office. The jury consisted of Class Presidents Garry Norton, Dominic Cundari, Francis Dwyer, Robert Duckworth, and R. Ervin Clayton. Clayton as the eighth grade representative participated in court proceed¬ ings but did not have the privilege of voting. The important position of Court Secretary was well handled by Ernest Crane. The faculty sponsor, Mr John Trimble, was an indis¬ pensable consultant. His hard work and belief in the basic purpose of the Court was a tremendous factor in its ultimate success. i 15

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Conservation Club First Ron ' . E. Pasquarelli, M. Ahlum, W. Smith, J. Bennett, D. Ahlum, S. Jaloway Second Row : Mr. Henry Mazaleski, D. Adams, J. Silverman, C. Pardue, R. Dever, Mr. John Trimble The Girard College Conservation Club is one of the newer organizations on the campus, yet in its three years of existence it has made remarkable progress. Led by President Bill Smith, the Club worked hard trying to achieve its many goals. Some of the more active members were Vice-Pres. Jay Silverman, Bob Dever, Chuck Pardue, Dave Ahlum, and Robert West. The purpose of the Club is to try to strengthen this activity and to enlighten the mem¬ bers on the different phases of conservation and its importance in society. This was accomplished by meetings every Tuesday night, informally discussing projects for the Club and conservation. Among the many accomplishments of the Club was the trip to Roy McGee’s farm, where the members were introduced to some of the modern farming methods. A few months later a fishing and camping trip was taken to Pine Creek, Pa. Plaques indentifying the various trees on campus were ordered, received, and put up. The Club ordered movies for their own benefit and made arrangements for guest speakers to lecture on modern conservation problems. With our national problems of water shortages, soil erosion, pollution growing more acute and more important every day, the needs and possibilities in this field of endeavor are multiplying every year. In creating an interest in conservation the Club is invaluable. Some of the members have already expressed an interest in pursuing this field of activity in their college study. From placing plaques on Girard campus trees to the preservation of our forest would indeed be profoundly satisfying. Such accomplishments would never have been possible but for the Club’s sponsor, Mr. Henry Mazaleski, and the valuable advice of Mr. George Dunkle. The Club would also like to thank Mr. John Trimble, who through his inter¬ est and support added much to our year’s accomplishment. 14

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World Affairs First Ron. : Mr. R. Porter, E. Crane, D. Kornacki, J. Wallace, T. Dwyer, J. DiPietro, W. Lockard Second Ron : R. Setzer, D. Ahlum, D. Cundari, A. Thissen, J. Lamb, L. Hartman, L. Kazimir D. Lalli Once again Girard students were given the opportunity to gain a fuller understanding of the world by participating in the Philadelphia Chapter of the World Affairs Council. This year, under the capable leaddership of Mr. Robert Porter, the World Affairs Council had a first — the addition of Juniors to the Girard representatives. Mr. Porter, who is very interested in this organization, proposed this idea, which has worked out very well. During the year, the Council sponsored two trips to the United Nations in New York. During the year the four Girard boys observed fir st hand our world’s major peace-keeping body at work. A highlight of the trip was the confrontation of the Syrian and Israel delegates, whose nations pre¬ sently have hostile relations. The students agree that this trip not only gave them a deeper under¬ standing of world problems, but also deepened their interest in other areas of study. Girard students also participated in the Council’s model United Nations, patterned after the actual United Nations. In a world full of turbulence and distorted by constantly changing allegiances in the struggle for recognition and a better way of life, this activity is valuable and vital. The discussions and analyses of contemporary problems which we have enjoyed have been the beginning of our world citizenship. The topics were of varied interest and importance, ranging from Red China’’ to The Population Explosion.” All dealt with problems which will greatly affect our lives in the immediate future. There is a realism and a vitality in the activities of the Council which cannot not be found in routine class study. The members of the Council would like to express their sincere gratitude to Mr. Porter for his real and valuable work in this organization during this his first year. -i 16 !“