Archmere Academy - Patio Yearbook (Claymont, DE)

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JEREMIAH JAMES DESMOND ..Jerry,, ACTIVITIES-Baseball, 4: Asst Coach, Midget Football, 4. Hobby-Sports. This quiet member of the class had the misfortune of an operation just before football season in the fall. Consequently, he was unable to play. Jerry is six feet two: he has blue eyes and brown, wavy hair. He really is very shy. Having trans- ferred from Chester High, where he starred in sports, Jerry expects some day to be- come a teacher. Illost memorable experience: in 1936, when the team he played on won the championship in football, l FEW' f-' 6 - xf Ja, i JOHN HENRY DEWSON Jack AcT1v1T1Es-Patio Staff 2, 3, Editor, 4: Green Arch, 1, 2, 3, 4: Debating, 1, 2, 3, 4: Phi Sigma, 4: Dramatics, l, 2, 3. 4: Blessed Herman Joseph Society, 3, President, 4: Choir, 2, 3, 4: Class President, 3. 4: Foot- ball Mgr., 3, 4: Baseball Mgr., 2: Base- ball. 3, 4. Hobby-Collecting post cards. Jack came among us four years ago, a small, demure, and likeable Freshman. His scholarship and ability in class are of a very high standard. Always a leader in school affairs, his record in activities is the outstanding one of the class. This applies especially to the Patio Staff. l Most memorable experience: participation in the Phi Sigma debate over Station W D E L, Page Sixteen

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ROBERT EARLE CARSON Kit ACTIVITIES-Class Treasurer, 43 Blessed Her- man Joseph Society, 4g Phi Sigma, Presi- dent, 4: Green Arch Staff, 4: Patio Staff. Business Manager, 4: Choir, l, 4: Drama- tics. 1. 4: Debating 1, 4: Bowling, 1. Hobby--Ornithology. A natural-born orator and a firm advocate of the principles of Social Justice, Kit has spoken publicly on numerous occasions. He is earnest in studies, prominent on the Honor Rolls, reliable in activities, diligent in Catholic Action. displaying at all times the qualities of a gentleman. Most memorable experience: organizing a students' society in high school at Ann Arbor. Michigan. STUART HUGHES DEGGINGER Butch AcT1v1T1Es-Blessed Herman Joseph Society, 3, 4g Green Arch 2, 3. Editor, 45 Patio Staff, 45 Choir, 2. 3, 4g Phi Sigma, 4: Debating, 2, 3, 4: Patio Club, 3, 4: Dra- matics, 2, 3, 4. Hobby-Reading. Although not exactly a physical threat, Stuart has overthrown many a student in argumentation. Among his abilities are: remarkable reasoning power, quickness of mind, and a very large vocabulary. We salute and revere this serious, Honor Roll, New Yorker, and will expect much of him in the future. Most memorable experience: acting as a chairman at the Philadelphia conference of the C. S. P. A. Page Fifteen

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l Hob 'wir M ost GERALD PAUL DOHERTY UDOCH ACTIVITIES-Football, 3, 4: Basketball, 3, 4: Baseball, 3, 4: Golf, 3, 4. by-Swimming. Doc has certainly done his bit as a scholar and athlete. Medium in weight and stature, he has mowed down all opposition in the realm of sports. When we consider his proficiency both in studies and sports, we can only say that P. S. duPont's loss was Archmere's gain. We expect great things of you, Doc. memorable experience: in his third year, getting two hits in his first game of school baseball. be 421. all HOWARD JOSEPH GALLAGHER Clipper AcT1v1T1Es-Phi Sigma, 4: Patio Staff, 4g Green Arch, 4: Photography Club, 4: Football, 4: Tennis, 4. Hobby-Boats. Clipper hails from Chester, Pa., having transferred from Eddystone High. Quite a handsome chap, his friendly personality has earned for him the friendship of all his classmates. Five feet nine in height and weighing one hundred and sixty-eight, Clipper has green eyes, which are set off by black, curly hair. Most memorable experience: making last-minute pre- parations for an important debate before the stu- dent body, Page Seventeen