Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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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»

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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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Jr. A. M. S. The College sends four Senior boys to the monthly meetings of the Junior Administrative Management Society. The same four boys—this year they are Michael Kemp, Godfrey Torquati, John Lamb, and John Gill—attend the eight monthly meetings of the group, held throughout the school year on the second Wednesday of the month, in the late afternoon. The meetings are held in the offices of well-known Philadelphia business firms, where topics of import¬ ance to young people interested in business are dis¬ cussed. During the fall the group met at the Atlantic Richfield Company, where the topic was Civil Service Opportunities ; at the Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, where the topic was The Attri¬ butes of a Good Employee; and at the School of Business Administration of Temple University, tie topic being The Importance of Continuing Your Education. The boys owe a great deal to their sponsor, D. James D. White. His efforts have made this valuable activity possible to better train them ii the field of business. To him they are grateful. J. GUI, M. Kemp, Dr. James D. White G. Torquati, J. Lamb Swing Band J. Troxell, D. DiMassa, T. Dwyer, G. Amodco, A. Sparks, G. Norton Cunningham, whose support has been greatly himself a former guitarist, for his help. A new look this year on the campus was the Girard College Swing Band, commonly known as the Sand-elles. Instead of the usual trombones, saxo¬ phones, and trumpets, the Sand-elles recruited two rhythm guitar players, Dan Di Massa and John Troxell, one lead guitarist, Allison Sparks, and a bass guitar player, Garry Norton, to go with drummer Gary Amodeo. As the year progressed the need for a vocalist became evident, so the band recruited Tom Dwyer, who did an excellent job in the remaining few months. A great deal of credit must go to the sponsors, Miss Miriam McGhee and Mr. Charles 1. appreciated. Thanks also go to Mr. Keith Chapman, 1 22 }•