Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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Coiifert Band First Rott Mr. Robert W. Morrison, C. Pardue, L. Grabowski, F.. Crane, J. Bennett, C. Stanley Second Row. ' F. Hoffman, W. Van Gorder, J. Gill, J. Silverman, D. Adams, N. Johnson When we were newbies, rhe Saturday morning Concert Band programs never failed to set us dreaming about what it would be like to play the drums, the trumpet, the exotic oboe, the funny-looking bassoon. Our chance came in sixth grade, when we received our first instruments. We quickly discovered that just blowing, banging, tapping, or beating them as hard as we could would not make music. With the quiet, friendly inspiration of Mr. Morrison and hours of practice, we finally did achieve that coveted seat in the Concert Band. Now, as that last march of the Class of 1967 approaches, we suddenly appreciate how much playing in the Concert Band has meant to us. This year’s band our band, performed a wide variety of music, ranging from the classical Lttstpiel by Keler Bela to sounds made popular by the Tijuana Brass including The Lonely Bull, A Taste oj Honey, and Tijuana Taxi. Other popular numbers included selections from the musicals Man of La Manche and Camelot, and a medley of band numbers written by the well-known Henry Mancini. Membership in the Concert Band added much to our lives at Girard. It gave each of us an appre¬ ciation of wonderful music. It added the pleasure of achieving success at a difficult task. It also showed us that this success can be achieved only through desire and hard work. Leadership of the Band rested in the capable hands of Captain Ernest Crane, 1st Lieutenants James Bennett and Leo Grabowski, 2nd Lieutenants Jay Silverman, John Gill, and Floyd Hoffman, 1st Sergeants Dennis Adams and Chuck Padrue, and Sergeants Warren Stanley, Nick Johnson and Walter VanGordcr. These officers combined the authority and example so vital to a disciplined, dedicated band. We sincerely thank Mr. Robert W. Morrison, who through hard work and peerless leadership, made our success possible. -! 20 y

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First Rott : W. Lockard, F. Fioca, J. DiPietro. E. Crane, T. Martini Second Row: W. Macllvain, D. Kornacki, A. Thissen, R. Kenna, |. Yaksima, J. Stewart This year’s Girardian placed greater emphasis on being entertaining than most recent issues. This was done in the belief that the students would be more receptive to the efforts of the Girardian staff, and that once such a responsive atmosphere had been established the staff itself would respond with better results. In general the idea was successful. We believe that the students enjoyed the magazine more and that there was more competition to get material accepted and published. This yielded an in¬ crease in contributions over those of last year. This heightened interest is indicative of a change for the better in Girard’s attitude toward the creative and intellectual side of life. This should blend well with the purposes of the Seminar. An education cannot be complete without this presentation of cultural activity. One major criticism of the Girardian that we hope will be corrected in the future is the lack of participation by the lower grades of the high school. It is hoped that in following years the lower grades will resume their former position of supplier of much of the magazine’s material. This magazine is largely the result of the efforts of Editor Joseph DiPietro. With the help of Assistant Editors Frank Fioca and Ernest Crane, Joe gathered the material, much of it his own work, and organized a varied, versatile magazine to please a wide variety of readers. The Class of 1967 wishes to thank Mr. Patrick Brown, Mr. Arnold Daffin, and the staff of the Girardian for their efforts in making rhis year’s magazine a success.

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Battalion Top: J. Ricelli, D. Kornacki, D. Wessncr, W. Smith, A. Thisscn, A. Walker, G. Norton l : . Valentino, R. Jacobsen, J. Thomason, W. Macllvain, T. Dwyer J. Stranzl, A. Strohl, J. Wallace J- Rydzewski, R. Dever, W. Machinist Bottom: A. Sparks, J. Reinhart, K. Wolbach, L. Rowen, T. Anhorn, K. Diinler, R. Sweet Under the firm leadership of Cadet Major Lewis Rowen, rhe Battalion has met the high military standards developed in the years past. On Founder’s Day, the competitive drills, and other military occasions, demonstrations of efficiency and expert performance were shown by all members of the Battalion. Special recognition must go to the following officers whose help throughout the whole year was invaluable: Cap¬ tain of Recruits Jeffrey Thomason, Captain Quartermaster William Macllvain, Captain Inspector Robert Jacobsen, and Captain Adjutant Francis Valentino. The individual com¬ panies were commanded by Captain Thomas Dwyer of Company A, Captain Garry Norton of Company B, Captain Dean Wessner of Company D, and Captain Andrew Walker of Company C. These boys were part of the nucleus that made the discipline and morale of the Battalion a definite part of what makes a good Girardian. In the midyear competitive drill, Captain Dwyer’s Company A took first place followed by B, C, andD, respectively. In the individual drill, Michael Kemp of Company B took first place fol¬ lowed by John Wallace, also of B. We extend our appreciation to Lieutenant Colonel James Hamilton and to Sergeant Matthew MacMillen for their firm guidance throughout the year. The officers of the Battalion of 1966-67 can look back in the years ahead knowing that they have lived up to the traditions which have been established over the years. A 21 j»