Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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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

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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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Front Row, Left to Riqht: E. Kelleher, G. Amodeo, D. Matthews, D. Lolli, E. Kreinar, S. Joloway, D. Bartoli Bark Row, Left to Riqht: Mr. R Morrison, J. Fisher, D. Me Gee, L. Ferguson, G. Sedor, M. Ogden, E. Taylor Experience was the key factor which allowed the Concert Band to play more often this year than ever before. Fourteen seniors held key positions in all but three sections. The senior members of the band undertook full responsibilities, an advantage which is essential for development of a good musical organization. With new music purchased for the band, practice sessions were more interesting. This com¬ pelled the members of the organization to work diligently to produce a sound which would be com¬ mended by its audiences. Although credit is given to the members of the senior class, many of the younger members of the band must be commended for their hard work. They attended practice sessions faithfully with the will to work and took pride in their accomplishments. This will help future bands in w ' hich they participate. The combination of the different classes produced a sound so superior to former bands that the students and guests commented days later on the mastery and style in w ' hich they performed. Highlighting this year, was the cutting of a record in addition to the traditional Spring and Chirstmas Con¬ certs. Such numbers as the Scottish air The Wee Mac ¬ Gregor, the Russian carol Troika, the ever popular Sleigh Ride, and Sibelius’ famous tone poem Finlandia consti¬ tuted an outstanding Christmas Concert. Other pieces played this year were Great Themes from Great Italian Movies, Days of Glory, Lawrence of Arabia, and Fiddler on the Roof. This year the Concert Band has been one of the best during our stay at Girard. This is only because of a tre¬ mendous effort put forth by Mr. Robert Morrison. Every¬ one in the band extends their appreciation to him for a job well done. H 16 h