Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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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 !“

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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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SIimIoiiI Outer lint Row. ' T. Martini, G. Torquati, Mr. George Dunklc, M. Kemp, D. Adams SeotiJ Row. ' G. Amodeo, L. Rowen, R. Sweet Flan, enact, and plan again. This is what led to die success of this year’s store. The Student Center during the past year has tried earnestly to obtain new items. Open four nights a week, it was again the center of after-supper activity. In the past there had been a work-it-out policy with few if any changes. This administration, though, did not settle for a second-rate job. In the first school year Manager Michael Kemp and Bookkeeper Godfrey Torquati went to work and introduced freshly-baked soft pretzels. After they had got die pretzel situation under control, the two went back to work and asked for two new pool tables to be put in the store. Under the leadership of Manager Kemp the store again illustrated its worth to the students. The store could not have functioned without the hard work done by Torquati as bookkeeper. Counter¬ heads for the year were: Tom Martini, soda; Dennis Adams, candy; John Gill, ice cream; William Madlvain, popcorn; Bob Kenna bakery; and Raymond Sweet, miscellaneous. Each student at Girard benefits from the Student Center. The store pays for the dances and .house parties throughout the year, scientific equipment for the high school, and athletic equipment for our teams. The 1967 Student Center staff is very grateful to Mr. George E. Dunkle, the sponsor, who throughout the year has put many long hours into seeing that the operation of the Student Center was a successful endeavor. Managing a store is a hard job, but all who participated have had an enriching experience. 1 17 j-