Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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To be chosen a member of the National Honor Soci¬ ety is an accolade of the highest order. It is the greatest honor that can be conferred upon a high school student, for only students who have shown outstanding qualities of scholarship, leadership, service, and character can become members. All members take the following oath upon induction: I pledge myself to uphold the high purpose of this society to which I have been elected, striving in every work and deed to make its ideals the ideals of my school and life.” Each student is given a gold pin, symbolic of the national recognition of his membership and of the re¬ sponsibility he has assumed in taking the Society’s pledge. Mr. Albert Schoell did, as he has in the many years past, a fine job in his capacity as sponsor of Girard’s chapter of this organization. Cooperating with him were this year’s officers: Dennis Lalli, President; Dominic Cundari, Vice-President; and Richard Setzer, Secretary-T reasurer. One of the most pleasant affairs of the year for these boys was the annual National Honor So¬ ciety dinner held in early April at the Inn, Alden Park Manor. In attendance were all members, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Zarella, Mr. Albert Schoell, and Miss Miriam McGhee. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed himself and all give thanks to the Alumni Association for sponsoring the dinner. The National Honor Society focuses attention on those who have maintained its standards of excellence, making these students examples for their fellows. Even if only a few are inspired to make these standards their own, the purpose of the Society will have been fulfilled. Thus, the Na¬ tional Honor Society is one of the most worthwhile activities on campus. •{ 28 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

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Left to Right: Mr. Robert Morrison, Mr. George Dunkle, Dr. James White, Miss Vera Goodrich, Mr. William Moore, Mr. Joseph Shuster During the past five years these members of the faculty have given us their own time unself¬ ishly to better our lives at Girard both scholastically and morally. Our appreciation is undeni¬ able; our minds are filled with gratitude for their kind gestures. At times we may have been troubled by their ideas, but as time passed we grew to see their meaning. Much of the success of our high school years can be attributed to the fine guidance of our Homeroom Advisors: Mr. George Dunkle, Miss Vera Goodrich, Mr. William Moore, Mr. Robert Morrison, and Mr. Joseph Shuster. Without their help it would have been impossible to run our Student Council because their suggestions and viewpoints fertilized the fruits of this organization. These people have not only gained our respect and admiration but have also acquired our personal friendship. Dr. James White deserves special credit for our suc¬ cessful part in Girard life. As head of the Homeroom Advisors, Dr. White has compiled many papers with facts which will help us in future life, and he has given us a chance to learn from his experiences. As we finish our stay at Girard we, the Class of 1968, would like to thank our Homeroom Advisors for their constant patience and understanding ways and for al¬ ways being there when we needed them the most. We also must thank them for their help in the plan¬ ning of our futures and for their contributions in pre¬ paring us for the outside world. We sincerely appreciate all that these fine people have done for us. Although we may not have shown it at times, we say it now with more meaning than ever before. i 29 y