Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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Not all of the class had the pleasure to get to know you Mr, Serluco, but if they did, they would surely agree that we owe you much apprecia- tion. You were always the motivating force behind the Corinthian and the Girard News staffs. You managed the largest class in the Mechanical School with skill and comraderie. We owe you a whole lot of thanks. Mr. Vavolo, you and our class had some differences but we appreciate the fact that you always tried to t show us the right ways. We also appreciate all those holiday treats you used to : bring in. Mr. Vavolo, we wish you success with your future classes and we thank you for all you’ve done. IN APPRECIATION... Mr. Konopka, we want to thank you for the under- standing you showed when Mr. Rocco Serluco Instructor of Printing Mr. Bernard Konopka Aaniatunt ta the Divecior we all needed special favors . and consideration. You of Student Home Life made our stay at Girard more interesting with your endless supply of trivia, quips, and wry humor. The class now expresses their appreciation through these words. Mr. Joseph Shuster - the name brings back fond memories for countless Hummers whose ranks we are to join. Mr. Shuster, we appreciate your staying late to help us any time. We appreciate all the counsel you've given to us. And we appreciate your style of teaching; not a day went by without a laugh. We also want to thank you for some of the priceless quotes on farewell Mr. Shuster! page 61. Thank you and gages Mr. Edward Vavolo Instructor of Social Studies Mr. Joseph Shuster Chairman of the Mathematics Department

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We, the Class of 1981 wishes lo dedlicale Ubis Cosninlhian lo Mr. Robert T. Wooten Assistant lo the Dineclou f Secondary Cducalion Za We dedicate thi, Corinthian la Me. Yjaten because he has meantsa muchle a he does lo us, the Class of 1981. 2 Lhe Class of 1981

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To the Class of 1981: Graduation is fast approaching. As as alumnus of Girard, I know the ambivalent feelings you are now experiencing; part of you is eager to meet life’s challenges and yet another part regrets that your tenure at Girard is about to end. All of us who were involved in your education hope that you have acquired the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in life. There are difficult days ahead for you and for our nation. We trust that you have learned at Girard the social skills to get along with others and the economic skills necessary for you to earn a good living in the future. All of us who were involved in your education and training, both teachers and household staff, join in wishing you the best. May both life and fate be kind to each of you. Dr. Blase J. Zucaro LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT To the Class of 1981: The purpose of Girard College is to equip each student with the necessary preparation for higher education, as well as for the world of work, and to instill a sense of individual purpose and personal worth. Each one of you must make his own personal assessment of his Girard experience, for Girard can only really give what you are willing to accept. We hope that you will be happy in life, that you will bring honor to those who love you and to your school, that you will have faith in your country and that you will deeply appreciate the spiritual values of life. I should like to record here the charge which has been given for many years to the members of the graduating class as part of the Commencement Exercises: “Sons of Girard, I charge you now, and in the days to come, to be truly Sons of Girard: to prove yourselves worthy of his name, never to betray the trust which the Founder placed in you; to use in the building of your lives what you have learned here - not only the knowledge gained, but the qualities of character which have been developed - an understanding of your fellow man, loyalty and devotion to your country and all it represents, and love and reverence for your God. You may not all have the opportunity to be heroes, but you can all manifest nobility of character. You may not all bring forth world-shaking ideas, but you can all express intelligence and integrity and loving kindness. Just as the lives of those Girardians who have preceded you may serve as an inspiration to you, sO may you, in turn, not only inspire the generations of Girardians which are to follow, but also be an influence for good upon all whom your lives will touch.” May life be good to you! Dr. John A. Lander