Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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ion Front Row, Left to Riqht: D. Kolowitz, A. Aqlidian, J. Troxell, W. Dull, R. De Christoforo, D. Cundari, R. Pasquarelli, L. Kazimir, A. Tonqi, F. Valentino, H. Younq, S. Thomas, T. Mouery, L. Sobchack, J. Manasek, A. Coccogno, W. Mac llvain, G. Jamieson, R. Walker, R. Me Gonigle, E. Golembski, J. Daubaras, Bock Row, Left to Riqht: M. Ahlum, A. Hallier, R. Setzer, R. Lorenz, R. Mercer, J. Fulton. Upon entering the eighth grade we were introduced to the Battalion. During our first year we learned the bas¬ ic marching techniques and simple commands. At the end of the first year we were put into Companies. The following year we learned complex formations and worked to make them impressive. For Founder’s Day, we drilled every day in prepar¬ ation for the final display of our proficiency. The Battal¬ ion celebrates Memorial Day for all those soldiers, es¬ pecially the boys of Girard, who died in the Wars. This also is the main reason we have a Battalion to make sure our boys are prepared to serve in the Armed Forces. In the tenth grade we made friends with the upper classmen and marched our best because at the end of the third year five boys are picked to be officers. In the Junior year we were the best marchers. The underclasses looked at us to see how to march properly. In the Junior year we would also know who would be leaders or offi¬ cers to be in charge of the Battalion in our Senior year. In the Senior year, after we took our respective ranks, we learned the correct manner to run the Battalion. Correcting the mistakes which were once ours, the Battalion developed over the last five years and has accomplished the desired results. Members of the Battalion made an enjoyable and superb showing as they marched during the Cadet Ball. Many comments were made on the performance of the officers. The eight Cadets show¬ ed absolute command throughout their maneuvers. Training the recruits was a difficult Friday afternoon chore; however, they received the finest training possible. The fut ure will hold good fortunes for these recruits because of the effort and hard work of the officers. {26 y

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i i tjf ' ish on or5 Left to Riqht: D. Lolli, H. Young, G. Fixel, E. Kelleher, K. Moc Neol, R. Dc Chrisoforo, G. Scdor, J. Fulton, R. Marker, Seated: Mr. P. Brown The initiation of the English Honors Club as a new extra-curricular activity this year was brought about through the efforts of Mr. Patrick Brown, our Senior English teacher. Member¬ ship in the club w-as voluntary, open to seniors willing to put forth a little extra work to read and discuss selected classics in depth. Once the club had been formed, the eleven members and Mr. Brown began their twice-a-month meetings in the Alunmi room in the Library. The academic at¬ mosphere in this room lent itself to many informative and enjoyable meetings. The purpose of the club w-as to teach the members how to interpret the meaning in their readings. This was done through frank discussions of symbolism, styles, etc. in works by such lit¬ erary giants as Sophocles, Shakespeare, and Ibsen. Through these authors we saw the compelling and motivating influences behind the lives of King Lear, Oedipus, and Prometheus. Even the mys¬ tery of Hedda Gabler was unraveled before our eyes. The experience was truly exhilarating. Mr. Brow n put a great deal of hard w-ork and pre¬ cious time into this club. He was recognized by all as a really great person. The members of the club, therefore, sincerely appreciate Mr. Brown s work and presence. We are truly grateful to him, for he was the impulse behind our work. The members thoroughly enjoyed and profited from this club. It was a great step forward in the cultural de¬ velopment of all, and is already serving as an experience they will never forget. Girard College is being enhanced by its many extra-curricular activities and the English Honors Club seems to stand out and sparkle at the top. We know that with Mr. Brown as its sponsor, the club will continue to function in the future as an elite organ¬ ization. J 25 y

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Left to Right: R. Ayjian, J. Gordanier, R. Pasquarelli, D. Ahlum, M. Ahlum, G. West, R. Lanza, Mr. Henry Mazaleski This year marks the fourth anniversary of the Girard College Conservation Club. In these four years the club made remarkable progress. Led by President David Ahlum, the club continued this progress and worked hard to better itself. Other boys in the Senior class sincerely interested in preserving our natural resources were Michael Ahlum, Vice-President; Garren West, Secretary; Robert Pasquarelli, and Richard Lanza. These boys met once a week, discussing all phases of conservation. This was done through pro¬ jects in which the club hoped to fulfill its motto of learning and application.” One of the new pro¬ jects initiated this year was the acquisition of fre. ' films for the showing during club meetings. Mr. Henry Mazaleski, the club sponser, provided the much needed adult leadership for the organization. Another great help was that of Mr. George Dunkle, teacher of biology and health, whose advice was invaluable. Without the assistance of these wo men, the club would not have been able to make the remark¬ able progress that it did. With our national problem of water shortage, soil erosion, strip mining, and pollution growing more acute and important every day, the needs and possibilities in this field of endeavor are multiplying every year. For creating an interest in conservation we found the club to be invaluable this year. Conservationists are becoming more scarce. The main reason for trips is to enable the informed student to learn the proper techniques of caring for the land. The members quickly realized that conserving nature is an ever-growing problem, and that unless strong leaders are found immediately to prevent destruction, the forests will be lost. By our training of young people the problem of wildlife will slowly diminish. These were some of the items discussed and debated throughout the year by the club. J . 27 f