Talk:Girard College
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[edit] Hum?
Why is Girard College nicknamed the "Hum" and why do alumni call themselves "Hummers"? What does it mean, where did it come from? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Nikiniki (talk • contribs)
I attended Girard and graduated in 1981. All the stories I've heard say that a young "Hummer" new to the school and speaking with somewhat of an accent said "Girard is now my hum (meaning home)" And colloquially it's been the Hum ever since.
[edit] A Pirate?
Why does the article list Stephen Girard as a pirate? He was a banker, shipping company partner, etc.?
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What about Cecil B. Moore? Didn't he lead the case for desegregation? He's got a big avenue named after him in North Philly...
I don't think a graduate of Girard College could have designed "The Bank of the United States". Both the First and Second Banks of the US predate the founding of Girard College. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.37.93.238 (talk) 02:53, 14 February 2008 (UTC)
