Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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£)ramatic Front Row, Left to Right: L. Hartman, G. Morrison, R. Me Gonigle, J, Fulton, E. Posqjarelli, R. De Christoforo, E. Kreinar, Back Row, Left to Riqht: L.. Ferguson, D. Lalli, Mr. H.V. Andrews, D. Matthews, D. Cundari, D. Halbach. The 1967-68 Dramatic Club opened its season with the annual Christmas play, The Little Father of the Wild¬ erness. John Fulton James Verna, Ronald DeChristo- foro, and Dominic Cundari all had lead roles in the powerful dramatic production about a poor priest who was abused by the King of France and his entire court. For the spring play Mr. Henry V. Andrews decided on the all-time classic, Oliver Twist , by Charles Dickens. With a huge cast and a great deal of new dramatical tal¬ ent, the play was a complete success. The Dramatic Club’s main objective was to have the students learn proper techniques on the stage. Taking mastery of the stage and portraying parts are two attri¬ butes which must be obtained through constant practice. A person must have these attributes to begin with and then they must be developed so that the audience will not know that the performance is artificial. There aren ' t any tests to see if you have talent, but when the curtains open you are on your own; then the play can be good or it can be boring. Through strict supervision the plays at Girard have all been successful due to the faithfullness of the actors. Special recognition must be given to Mr. Andrews, who after serving as producer for the Girard College Dramatic Club for 47 years has announce ! his retirement. We will never forget his hard, vigorous work and devotion which led to man great plays. All of the boys who had the privi¬ lege of working with and learning from him will never forget his unselfishness in teaching the finer points of acting. He will long be remembered as a great producer and , most of all, as a great man. { 14 j-

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Left to Riqht: J. Reichord, R Bujes, 6. Morrison, Mr. J. Demcisok, R. Ayjian, F. Dwyer, E. Mullen, R. Clayton. The Photography Club had accumulated many problems from past administrations. While ironing out these ailments a new and brilliant advisor was bestowed upon the members. Mr. John Demcisak, an ex-Girardian, increased the knowledge of the enrolled members. Mr. Demcisak ' s in¬ terest in the club helped the members produce superb photographs for the publications and our own leisure. Our main objective this year was to establish a club with active members and to establish a reputable name for our organization. Demonstrating to the faculty and Alumni that the club was reliable, we then suggested expansions such as new and better equipment and different types of photographic literature. Most of the club’s members were active throughout the entire year. The faculty members who participated in the activities and sports were issued enlargements of their respective groups. One major accomplishment was getting the Principal of the high school to back us. Once he saw that we were out to work he rendered his fullest co-operation. His fullest co-operation included more money which helped to buy the equipment we so badly needed. Mr. Mac Gregor has stated that for all practical purposes the budget allotted to the club should increase. This year ' s members have built an efficient club, and it is up to the members of the lower classes to expand the club and provide the school with excellent pictures. Future yearbook pictures will be improved if all co-op¬ erate and learn all that is possible about the art of photo¬ graphy. Our President, Robert Ayjian, did a magnificent job of teaching photography, despite many responsibilities he faced as the editor of the yearbook. The members learned through talking and graphic- illustrations that photography is a field that will continue to grow throughout the years. It will always open new paths to adventure for those interested. ill -i 13 y

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WQC Front Row, Left to Riqht: J. Duckworth, W. Dull, F. Lesko, G. Morrison, J. Fulton, R. Lorenz, E. Kreinar, D. Bartoli, K. Mac Neal, D. Lolli, J. Manosek, Second Row, Left to Riqht: H. Younq, D. Holbach, E. Kelleher, L. Ferguson, R. De Christoforo, E. Golembski, R. Me Goniqle, A. Hallier, M. Oqden, D. Cundari, R. Mercer. Last Row, Left to Riqht: G. Fizel, D. Matthews, J. Fisher. WGC ' 68 made a full-hearted attempt to remove the bleakness from the Monday morning blues by presenting a program of humor and not the popular boring news of the time. We the staff of WGC ' 68, believe we have achieved that goal by presenting a cheerful and enlightening program. From the first record to the last the program took hard work. Robert Lorenz and Dom¬ inic Cundari, David Matthews and Ronald DeChristoforo must be complimented for their fine handling of the burden that was laid on them almost every week. WGC is not just a program to fill in that time on Monday morning, but a program established by Mr. Henry V. Andrews that enables a student who is intereested or has special writing skills to be able to develop these skills by presenting them each week. Directors of Writers Robert Lorenz and Dominic Cundari Staff of Writers Ronald De Christoforo, David Matthews, Alan Hallier, John Duckworth, George Fizel, Edward Golembski, E.J. Kelleher, Edward Kreinar. Dennis Lalli George Morri¬ son, Robert McGonigle, Michael Ogden. Head Announcers John Fulton and Douglas Halbach Staff of Announcers Robert Ayjian, Dominic Bartoli, Warren Dull, Joseph Fisher, Dennis Lalli, Kerry Mac Neal, Jerome Manasek, Ronald Mercer, Michael Ogden, Harry Young. The entire staff of WGC ' 68, would like to thank Mr. H.V. Andrews and Mr. Charles Cunningham for their tremendous help in making our show a fine pre¬ sentation. i 15 y