Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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Kneeling, Left to Right: J. Mack, 8. Exum, J. Yensel, J. Peterson Second Row, Left to Right: R. Lanza, R. Me Kinney, J. Manuolo, E. Engwall, R. Martin, P. Lanza, J. Fulton. Back Row, Left to Right: G. Fizel, S. Thomas, Mr. R. Farber, W. Tiso, E. Golembski, R. Keating After being inactive for the past several years the Rifle Club was reorganized along new lines under the leadership of Mr. Robert Farber. It was through the efforts of both Mr. Farber and Geo. Fizel that the club was reinstated as an active part in Girard extra-curricular activities, proving to be educational and beneficial for the gun enthusiast. The club was composed of four teams one from each of the upper halls with an average of six boys to a team. This was a milestone for the Girard Rifle Club, for in previous years the club was composed of only an elite few. Membership for underclassmen was not encouraged of propagated, but this year it was the policy of the club to involve all those interested without regard to class pref¬ erence. From this we found that age or size did not help or hinder one’s shooting ability; competi¬ tion was thus made keen. The club was operated under an intramural program, as we did not find or desire outside competition with other schools because we still had to lay our basic funda¬ mentals as a new r club under new principles of operation. This year served as a stepping stone to future outside competition after the club found its different abilities and deficiencies. The officers of the club were Stephen Thomas, Pres- , idem; Paul Lanza, Vice President; and Bruce Martin, Secretary. Each of these officers was also the captain of his individual team. Their abilities in leadership and ex¬ amples of good sportsmanship earned the respect of the entire club. It was because of this that the rifle club was a success. The Rifle Club would like to thank Mr. Farber for his unselfish time and efforts to make the club more meaningful and inspiring to its members. 19 y L.

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Urged on by the firm guidance of our Social Direct¬ ress, Miss Miriam McGhee, our social education was thrust upon us during the sophomore year in the form of dancing lessons and the well-remembered Coke Party. With only the moral support of our numbers we ventured from the corners of the ballroom to a new social world at Girard. Having made the first leap, we returned to a colorful schedule of dances in the Junior year with assurance and anticipation. Attractive girls, melodious music, and the inevitable punch all blended to make our dances very en¬ joyable. In addition to the informal class and canteen dances, we also enjoyed the formal Cadet dances. These formal dances brought the new experience of shining brass, highly polished shoes, corsages, and, of course, empty wallets. The swirling gowns of our girls, the fine music and imposing Honor Guard presented a beautiful sight. Thanks to the work of our Student Body President, Dominic Cundari, the first Junior-Senior dance was initiated. The Class of 1968 owes a great deal to Miss Miriam McGhee and to our Hosts and Hostesses, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Eadline and Mr. and Mrs. William Focht. Their efforts made possible all the wonderful social events our class enjoyed during ouur last two years at Girard. We now thank our hosts very sincerely for a job well done. It seems impossible that the awkward boys struggling with the first dancing lessons are the same ones who gallantly escorted the beautiful jeune filles” to the parties and dances of our final year. With the confidence and grace which comes only from the reality of experience, we dis¬ covered a whole new world of pleasure and meaning, and we enjoyed every minute of it. i is y

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Enjoying one of the largest memberships to date, the World Affairs Council was increasingly active this year, both in and out of Girard. High School Forums, sponsored by the Philadelphia chapter of the World’s Affairs Council, were attended by Girard students, who took active parts in discussions about the Mid-East Crisis, Russian Foreign Policy, U.S. Military committments in Vietnam, DeGaulle, and Afri¬ can Nationalism. Through briefing and sheer enthusiasm the Hummers were recognized by many as being the spark plugs” of these discussions. This increased zeal is attributable mainly to Mr. R. Porter, faculty sponsor of the club, who gave consider¬ able amounts of his own time in organizing and directing the Hummers. The club’s purpose of giving students first hand ex¬ perience in world government and politics under prac¬ tically the same conditions was entirely realized this year with Girard’s participation in the model U.N., an organization which authentically duplicates its N.Y. brother in every detail. The countries are represented by students from the various Philadel¬ phia High Schools, of which about 150 attended. Girard had two countries to represent this year instead of the usual one. Britain was headed by John Duckworth and the Russian State Byllo Russia headed by club president Ed Kelleher. Four resolutions were brought up concerning top international issues. On April 4th the General Assembly met at the U. of P. Art Museum auditorium for the whole day, with an attendance of about 800 students who decided either to adopt or reject the various resolutions. This year’s World Affairs Council enjoyed and profited from the meetings they attended. Our special thanks go to Mr. Porter for his sincere devotion. -{20 y I