Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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From left to right, J. Cox, G. Sirko, R. Duckworth, F. Dwyer, A. Tongi, C. Mevoli, P. McDonnell, V. Aloio, Mr. H. Mazaleski The Student Court of Girard College has increased in power; it has also obtained much more respect since its establishment in 1967. The purpose of the court is to give cer¬ tain members of the Student Body the responsibility of charging, hearing, acquiting, con¬ victing, and in the event of convicting, recommending and administering the punishment of individual students.” The Student Court was created for the students and is conducted by re¬ sponsible sudent leaders. This year the court not only handled individual cases but took up the task of devising projects for the betterment of the school. This placed a greater responsibility on the organiza¬ tion. However, responsibility is a challenge that Girard students need more, and react to cre¬ atively. Through this students will learn to think more positively and rationally in cases of right or wrong. Student Body President Anthony Tangi, presiding as judge, displayed impartiality in hearing cases presented to the court. The integrity of other members, who were the Class Pres¬ idents Francis Dwyer, Robert Duckworth, George Sirko, Robert McDonald, John Cox, and Charles Me¬ voli, secretary, enabled the court to have a very suc¬ cessful year. Other dependable members of the court were Vincent Aloia, and Martin Keeley. Mr. Henry Mazaleski, serving as faculty sponsor for the second year, proved to be an indispensible advisor. The members of the Student Court broadened and strengthened their perspective of ethical behavior. This is perhaps the most vitally important aspect if any governmental system is to function honestly and properly. The court strived to fulfill this aspect in every possible way. In the years to come the Student Court will in¬ evitably become a necessity in the student govern¬ ment of Girard. Only through hard work by the stu¬ dents, as shown this past year, will the organization become a vital factor in the lives of all Girardians. V i 17 1 -

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•Student (Council First Row, left to right: T. Mack, D. George, G. Potter, G. Thomas, A. Tangi. C. Olivo, S. Bonitatibus. D. Carpenter, G. Cirko Second Row, left to right: J. Reichard, R. Clayton, D. Foca, M. Elkins, S. McDonnell, G. Polsky, S. Flamini, F. Dwyer Third Row, left to right: P. Dermody, J. Gabarino, R. Duckworth, M. Malandra The Student Council has never been an effective organization at Girard College because of the com¬ munication gap between the students and the admin¬ istrators. However, when Gayle K. Lawrence became President of Girard College, he immediately inspired the Student Council to become a representative body by placing Anthony Tangi, Student Body President, on his Educational Cabinet and by organizing an elected Student-Faculty Senate. Both of these organi- zaions will definitely make Girard College a better school. The Student Council initiated many varied and group-participating organizations this year, such as the Publicity Club, Dance Club, and the Big Brother Program. Due to the persistent work of Mr. Bernard Knopka and the D S Committee, the number of students working in the dining room was cut-down from five a week to four students a week. The Student Council, though, did not intend to be as inactive as other Councils or see small changes. We argued constantly for change in major school policies, such as weekend leaves for high school students, elimination of Battalion, change in haircut and clothing regulations and the institution of a new disciplinary system. Many of these important topics will be discussed by the Student-Faculty Senate and the Educational Cabinet, and it is our hope that future classes may enjoy all of these much needed changes. The Council has asserted its responsibility effectively in the following areas: (1 ) Council members proctoring high school studies and Friday night movies; (2) Council members super¬ vising corridors between classes; and (3) submitting a Student Council Budget Fund for re¬ served weekend students. i 16 y

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First Row, left to right: L. Marinucci, T. Love, J. Maleno, P. Heuboch, E. Spamer, D. Fizef, D. Corriden, J. Ferry, R. Bujcs Second Row, left to right: S. Bonitatibus, J. Ross, J. Verno, Mr. J. Baji, Mr. R. Morrison This year the Girard College Concert Band celebrated its one hundredth anniversary. In honor of the celebration a former Girardian, Dr. Carl Alette, wrote a concert march entitled Centennial March.” The band, with only a small nucleus of Seniors, got off the year with a slow start. After three months of work the band was finally ready for the annual Christmas Concert. Numbers highlighting the concert were Come Back To Sorrento,” a trumpet duet; A Christ¬ mas Festival,” and With Bells On.” We feel that the musicianship of the boys gave an ex¬ cellent and exciting concert. The Spring Concert was sparked by the moving and spirited Sousa march, Stars and Stripes Forever,” along with Of Dragoons and Villars” and Janta A Jag.” As an instrument of the battalion, the band strove to a high degree of perfection to im¬ prove their marching skills, presenting a much more neat and military appearance. Under the capable leadership of Captain Joseph Ross and Drum Major James Verna, this year ' s marching band w as one of the best in Girard’s history. The band proved to be very effective in heighten¬ ing the spirits of spectators at pep rallies and soccer games. On bleak Saturday mornings the band pro¬ duced life in the student body by playing contempor¬ ary music. The Music Department, under the leadership of Mr. Robert Morrison and Mr. John Baji, proved to be a big asset in the success of the band. Mr. Morrison never gave up on the band, and always put forth his best efforts in making the band sound a little better. We, the members of the band, will never forget his helpfulness and friendship. -i 18 j-