This week, we sit down with Rich Berry, Girard College Class of ’92, for an episode that starts with reflection and ends in pure dorm-room mayhem. We open with a heartfelt tribute to a classmate gone too soon—a moment of remembrance that grounds the conversation in the bonds that never fade. But the mood shifts quickly as Rich dives into the wild side of GC life: dorm antics, teacher torment (all in good fun), and the lost art of payphone crank calls. From hallway pranks to late-night schemes, Rich paints a vivid picture of the ’90s Girard experience—equal parts chaotic, hilarious, and unforgettable. It’s a ride through memory lane with one of GC’s most colorful voices.

In Part 2 of our sit-down with senior class president Wardell Ringold, we wrap up with stories that hit harder than a dodgeball to the face. From fights en route to P.E. to the unspoken art of dodging bullies, Wardell breaks down the daily drama of Girard life with raw honesty and a few laughs. We also follow a wide-eyed “Newbie” whose excitement for his first spaghetti dinner turns into a cautionary tale—and not because of the sauce. Plus, Wardell shares what it’s really like attending Girard with a younger brother in tow: the pride, the pressure, and the occasional punchline. It’s a finale packed with grit, warmth, and the kind of stories only GC alumni can tell

Senior class president Wardell Ringold joins the crew to unpack a wild chapter of campus history—how the Hummers became the Cavaliers, and why that shift was more than just a name change. From student-run outreach to Akiba Academy to hip-hop culture echoing through the halls, Wardell breaks down the moments that defined a generation. Whether you were front row for the chaos or just heard the echoes, this episode brings the noise, the nuance, and the nostalgia.