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- Because he stands foremost a man in the right as God has ordained it,
Because he Hghts on in a World and a time when it is easier and more
pleasant to yield and surrender,
Because he lives in his calling the fullest life of Christ's goodness and
counsel, ,
Because he prides in the fruits of his life-the finest of families and the
Hrmest of faiths-midst the sneers of the world,
Because these things and more he has taught us and leaches us still,
We, the Class of 1944, humbly dedicate this, our PATIO of 1944, to
Mr. Edward Vincent O'Brien as .a tribute, a token and a symbol. It is a
tribute to his hiding greatness, it is a token of our appreciation, it is a symf
bol of the great Faith, so much of which he has, with Father Hurley and
the Faculty, given us, by which we mean to live as he has done.
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The Very Reverend Daniel F. Hurley, O.Praem.
Headmaster and Prior of the Immaculate Conception Priory
HEAIIIVIASHH
Left no right:
MR. LARRY CICERO, Biology, General Science, Head Coach.
REV. JORDAN R. BLECHA, O.Praem., English, Assistant Coach.
REV. JUSTIN E. DINY, O.Praem., Chemistry, Algebra, Prefect of Discipline, Direcf
tor of Athletics.
VERY REV. D. F. HURLEY, 0.Praem., Headmaster, English, Spelling, Guidance.
REV. CLETUS L. WAGNER, O.Praem., Latin, Geography, Prefect of Studies.
REV. HERBERT H. TOONEN, O.Praem., Latin, Spanish, Choral Group.
REV. BENEDICT R. DEMERATH, O.Praem., Physics, Geometry, Librarian.
MR. HARRY P. WENDEL, Music, Director of the Archmere Orchestra.
MR. STUART H. DEGGINGER, '39, French, Speech, Social Science, Phi Sigma
Alpha, Green Arch, Patio.
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CHARLES L. BROWN
32 West 40th Street, Wilmington, Delaware
"Charlie"
Activities: Treasurer 4g Herman joseph Society
3, Patio Staff, Sports Editor 4, Green Arch 3,
4g Civics Club, Secretary 3, Football 3, 4.
Charlie transferred to Archmere during his
Junior year and became an intrinsic cog in cam'
pus life. Immediately upon his arrival, he dis'
played his friendly disposition and scholarly
manner. By no means a man of limited capabilf
ities, his adeptness was exhibited in all fields.
Truly a talented mathematician, Charlie hast
frequently lent a helping ha ai to his less gifted
classmates. In the realm of .ports he held forth
both on the football field and the basketball
court. His ready smile won him the friendship
of all who worked with him. The abundance of
talent he possesses, coupled with his fine char'
acter, will serve him well in future years both
as a Midshipman in the Navy Vfl2 and as a
Naval Engineer.
JAMES H. cAss1DY, JR.
723 Nottingham Road, Wilmington, Delaware
fSJim,,
Activities: Treasurer 3, Secretary lg Patio Staff
4g Green Arch 4, Orchestra Sub Frosh 13 Choir
l, 2, Bowling 1, 2, 3, 4g Tennis 35 Civics
Club 3.
jim has the distinction of being the only
member of the Senior class remaining from the
subffreshman class of '44, Then, too, he has
the credit of being the youngest member of the
graduating class. In the past live years jim has
gained the reputation of being the class car'
toonist, Through his ability he has been known
to awaken many a dull class with his cartoons.
Although Jim did not participate in any of the
major sports, his reputation is well known in
the bowling alleys. We are sure that jim with
all his outstanding abilities has a big future
ahead of him. Good luck, Jim!
WTLLIAM EDWARD CRAVEN
17 Walkers Banks, Henry Clay, Delaware
"Bill"
Activities: Green Arch 3, 4, Bowling 3, 4, Choir
1, 2, Civics Club 3, Patio Staff 4.
Bill in four years has left an indelible imf
pression as a gentleman and a scholar. His aptif
tude in the classroom is best expressed by the
quality of his literary compositions. However,
his mathematical talents should not be over'
looked. A consistent honor student, Bill is ex'
ceptional in his neatness and efficiency. Because
of his quiet, sincere attitude towards both
friends and teachers, he has become well liked
and respected by all. Though not a proficient
athlete, he was a prominent figure in the bowl'
ing alley. His ready wit and fine sense of humor
have made him a pleasant companion. The
knack of getting things done will insure his suc-
cess in later life. -
WILLIAM F. DEWSON
1916 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington, Delaware
"Bill'l
Activities: President 1, Vice President 3, 4, Her-
man Joseph Society 1, 2, 3, 4, Patio Staff, Busif
ness Manager 4, Green Arch 3, 4, Choir 1, 2,
Civics Club, Vice President 3, Football 1, 2,
3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball 1, 2.
Bill has been the most spirited member of
our class since the freshman year. His untiring
ambition and steady concentration have made
him a leader in all activities. In his classwork
Bill followed the example of his brother, who
was one of the hlst students to enter Archmere.
Of Bill it may by said that to meet 'him is to
like him. His fighting spirit extends also to the
field of sports. The football and basketball
teams have been greatly enlivened by his fine
play. We are especially appreciative and gratef
ful to Bill for his unselfish participation in
school affairs. Take a tip from us and place a
bet on Bill's eventual success.
JOHN F. FILLIBEN, JR.
506 S. Elmwood Avenue, Glenolden, Penna.
JAMES HALEY
527 Marsh Road, North Hills, Delaware
i6Duke93 Kilim!!
Activities: Patio Staff 4g Green Arch 3, 4, Civ'
ics Club :Iii Football 3, 4, Basketball 3, 4, Base'
ball 4.
Duke, since entering Archmere last year, has
proven himself astute and gentlemanly. His inf
nate politeness and courtesy have made him a
pleasant companion both of the faculty and the
student body. In his quiet way Duke has played
an important part in the administration of class
activities. Though hurt before the actual playf
ing season, he received his football monogram
as a token of appreciation for his fine spirit and
sportsmanship. He also uncovered his talents in
basketball and baseball, On the diamond his
pitching prowess was a well recognized fact. If
he matches his enviable record at Archmere, in
the coming years he will be a sure Hre success.
Activities: Vice President 1, Patio Staff, Editor
4, Green Arch 1, 4g Choir 1, 2g Football lg
Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball 1, 4.
Jim is a lad who might very well find his
cue for life in Shakespeare's Hamlet or Lear:
he has built himself quite a reputation for
clowning and caprice, yet underneath this surf
face there is quite a wealth of potentialities. For
Jim is an uncommonly fine student of English
-as much of this book is testimonial-and,
more rare, a keen observer of life. He held a
vital position on the basketball court, where he
amassed a large number of points, and then
turned in a very successful season on the base'
ball diamond at first base. If he really makes
use of his talents, he promises to have an out'
standing career at the Wharton School of
Finance during the year before going into the
Navy.
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L. JAMES PHILLIPS
1214 Pine Lane, Chester, Pennsylvania
"Pl1il',
Activities: Secretary 4, Herman joseph Society
1, 2, 3, 41 Patio Staff, Editor 4, Green Arch 1,
2, 3, 4, Phi Sigma Alpha 1, 2, 4, Crchestra 1,
2, 3, 4, Civics Club President 3, Football 1, 2,
5, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball 1, 2, 4, Ten'
nis 3, Bowling 3.
jim, a well balanced mixture of muscle and
mentality, is the scholar of the class. In each of
his four years, he was the pace setter in schof
lastic achievements. His dynamic personality has
made friends for him among teachers and stu'
dents alike, The consistent excellence of his
grades has won the respect and admiration of
all. Nor is he deficient in athletic ability, His
compact frame cavorted on the gridiron, the
basketball court, and the diamond. His selffeonf
fidence and fine competitive spirit will make
him a man to be reckoned with in the years to
come. Jim intends to enter the Army Vfl2 in
July and so attend a scientific school for the
year or so before he enters upon active duty,
RICHARD J. SHIELS
2301 Field Road, Wilmington, Delaware
Cloickf,
Activities: Herman Joseph Society 3, Patio
Staff, Photography Editor 4g Green Arch 2, 3,
4g Orchestra 1g Civics Club 4, Football 1, 3, 43
Baseball 1.
Dick is a likeable fellow despite his chronic-
ally pessimistic attitude. His ease in making
friends may be attributed to his sparkling per'
sonality. In his easy going manner he has en'
deared himself to everyone. Dick attacked his
studies this year with an unforeseen zest.
Knuckling down to work since September, he
has set a good example for his classmates. How'
ever, he is not only a connoisseur of studies but
also an accomplished football player. He played
center for the past two years for the Green and
White. Dick's savoir faire has made him indisf
pensable in class affairs. We are proud to say
that he has enlisted in the Navy. Lots of luck!
JOSEPH F. TIGANI, JR.
1313 West 9th Street, Wilmington, Delaware
aloe!!
Activities: President 2, 3, 4, Herman joseph So'
ciety 1, 2, 3, 4, Patio Staff, Business Manager 4,
Green Arch 3, 4, Choir 1, 2, Civics Club 3,
Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain 4, Bowling 3.
Joe for four years has been an indispensable
member of our class. His congenial attitude puts
him near the top in popularity. Because of his
many redeeming features, it is hard to choose
an outstanding mannerism. The proof of our
confidence in his leadership is expressed by the
many oihces he held while at school. None other
had more of a hand in the dispensing of class
affairs. His election as captain of the football
team was the climax of three years of stellar
play. To include all of his achievements would
necessitate more space. Let it suffice to say that
joe has all the essential qualities and abilities
necessary for the attainment of success.
THOMAS M. WALSH '
1412 Huddell Avenue, Linwood, Pennsylvania
CCTOm7,
Activities: Secretary 3, Herman joseph Society
2, 3, 4, Patio Staff 4, Green Arch 2, 3, 4, Civics
Club 3, Tennis 3, Bowling 3, 4, Football 3, 4,
Baseball 2, 4.
Tom has been a bright spot in our class for
the past three years, His easy smile is a big
factor in the large number of friends he has
made. However, his countenance is not his only
asset by far. He is a hard Working and capable
student. His cutting wit has enlivened many
otherwise dull classes. As for class spirit, his
has always been of the highest caliber. This fact
is best seen by his active participation in class
affairs. With regard to sports he has played
plenty of football for the Green and White.
With such a great record to leave behind, Tom
has plenty to look forward to in the future.
aaaam,gmf1a51mDg1944
We are a Class who marked the change in
things. W'ith use sometimes silent, watching,
sometimes active, loudffArchmere has grown
older, passed its childhood, entered its "Second
Springfl We came in the Fall of '40 sixteen
strong to inaugurate the new classrooms in the
IVIanor Hall. Everything was so bright and new:
the sky held few, if any, clouds. In '41, as
Sophomores, we returned almost gleefully, if
such a thing is possible! Archmere was larger
now: the lower tract of woodland and the
houses had been bought, but we were more inf
terested in football, and the rest, for it promf
ised to be a gala year-Archmere's tenth annif
versary. But with December seventh came Pearl
Harbor and the warfour Hrst and Archmere's.
It didnit mean too much 'cause we were still too
young, but, then, brothers and friends who had
gone off rather gaily for a year "to train" came
home to say goodfbye and no one knew when
they would be home again, There were airfraid
drills and Red Cross nhrstfaidn and activities
galore.
Now we were Juniorsfjust fourteeniand
we tried to tighten up and buckle down, but
the current was against us: everything was flux.
Change was the motif: in the faculty there were
four new faces: Fathers Nolan, Hinkes and
Hoffman, and Coach Farmer had been changed
for Fathers Wagner, Blecha and Demerath and
Coach Cicero: we had "commando" training,
and lots more Math.: at home there was rationf
ing and shortages and blackouts: in the papers
new names gave way to newer names: Eisenf
hower, Doolittle, Coral Sea, Guadalcanal, Stal'
ingrad-and a million more. Is it any wonder
we were changelings?
When we returned Seniors in September,
1943, we knew that we were the hrst of the
new age. Father Vanderheiden was gone and in
his place came Father Toonen. At the midfyear
Mr. O'Brien left to be replaced by Mr. Stuart
Degginger, '39, In June two of the early graduf
atcs had been ordained priests -- Fathers Feld'
man and McLaughlin, and now another alumf
nus had returned to teach. Surely Archmcre had
come of age. But each day now saw a short
visit of one or two or three Archies in uniform
fcome home on leave before going over. Why
we were only 10 Seniors: Dick Crace had left
us for the Navy, Bob Boyle and Bob Murphy
for the Army, Bob Wheeler for the Merchalat
IVIarine.
And then rapidly in sharp succession came
three messages to sadden and to impress us all:
three Archies had given their lives: Pfc. Wil'
liam IVIcDowell, U.S.M.C., was killed in the
Gilbert Islands: Lt. Reed DeRouen, U.S.A., at
Salerno: Capt. Dan 0'Donnell, U.S.A,A.C., in
Australia. May God grant them refreshment,
light and peace! May He preserve all others!
We are Seniors now. We have this, our Patio,
and our Senior Ball. In ten days Charley Brown
will deliver the Salutatory, and jim Phillips, the
Valedictory at our graduation and commencef
ment. And we will have our memories,
But we have something moref-esomething
which is hard to tell in words. We know what
Archmere means. It is a Faith . . . Trust . . .
Love. It is why we fight and what we fight for,
and if we persevere in its defense, we must be
eternally grateful to Archmere.
Left to right: W. Craven, Haley, T. Walsh, R. Shiels, J. Phillips, The Very Rev. D. F.
Hurley, O.Praem., Tigani, Filliben, Cassidy, W. Dewson, C. Brown.
Seated, left to right: Callahan, R. Kaiser, W. Doherty, R. DeFiore, I. Nolan.
Standing: R. Eisler, M. Wendel, Leahy, L. Potts, C. Jones, R. LaPenta, R. Schilly, C.
Firebaugh, Dugan.
Father Vtfagner this year had the distinction of mod'
erating the most active class in the school, the juniors- -
though some people were disparaging enough to assert that
the class was forced to this activity to keep one step ahead
of the sheriff. Knowing Father Wagner we doubt this.
Still the class did elect Bill Doherty as President, Dick
Kaiser as VicefPresident, Bob DeFiore as Secretary, and
John R. Callahan as Treasurer, which is enough to excite
anyone's suspicions.
Five new members were added to the class in September:
Bill Crawford, Connie Jones, Bob Eisler, Bob LaPenta and
Charles Firebaugh. With this group the class was able to
put over a very successful junior Prom on April 21, 1944,
to participate decisively in all athletics, and, most im'
portant, to be continuously well represented on the honor
roll and in all scholastic activities. Two juniors received
medals at graduation for placing second and third in the
annual spelling contests: james Dugan and Martin Wendelg
at the same time Ralph Schilly took the award for scholasf
tic achievement, and the awards for second place in the
State Essay Contest on "Unity for Peace."
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REV. C. L. WAGNER, O.PRAEM
Seated, left to right: W. Hutchison, Kelly, T. Nester, F. Filliben, McLaughlin, John-
son, R. Pacyna.
Standing: R. Walton, Kane, L. Santa Maria, Kiely, P. Sullivan, D. Devine, Daley, G.
Crofoot, j. Carney, B. Fagan, Wilson, Remedio, G. Herbert.
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REV. H. H. TOONEN, O.PRAEM.
Once again a new sophomore class clambered back
through the pillars of Archmere with determination and
vigor. This ambition was quite fruitful, too, for many
prominent Hgures in the field of sports and scholastics came
forth from the Sophs. Diligent scholars, such as Donn
Devine, John Kelly, and Francis Filliben have represented
their class on the honor roll, while Johnny Wilscnn, Tom
Nester, Jim johnson, and Bernie Fagan highlighted the
Basketball, Football, and Baseball teams.
When the new term opened several newcomers were
seen. John Daley, Laine Santa Maria, and Robert Pacyna
proved valuable additions to their class.
The sophomores chose, for their oilicers, Francis Fil'
liben as president, Thomas Nester, vicefpresidentg john
McLaughlin, secretary, and jimmy johnson, treasurer.
All activities were entered into with utmost enthusif
asm. Debate Society are John McLaughlin, John Kelly, and
Donn Devine, with John Kane and Bill Hutchison in the
Orchestra, and several other sophomores filling the draf
matics club.
The Sophomores' record under Father Toonen's tute-
lage so far is certain proof that as upperclassmen they will
be even more outstanding.
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First Row, left to right: P. DiSabatino, B. Murphy, Rowe, C. Daley, Cavanaugh, D.
Monigle, C. Gurberler, W. Shields, D. Kane, V. Filliben.
Second Row: Kennedy, D. Davis, D. Brittingham, R. Stanford, F. Fagan, R. Tigani,
Haley, V. Mazzula, Johns.
Westhead.
Third Row: R. Kane, Brady, R. Bright, Burr, M. McDonough, Berl, T. Haupt, E.
The Class of 1947 entered Archmere on September 13,
1943, to begin their prep school careers. Though they
started off on the right foot by attending the annual Mass
of the Holy Ghost celebrated by the Very Rev, D. F. Hur'
ley, O.Praem., in the Chapel, still it took a few weeks to
become acclimated to Archmerian customs and to wear off
the irritations that were the upperclassmen. Fortunately
Father R. Blecha was the moderator for the class,
whose officers were Jim Cavanaugh, Don lvlonigle, Chas.
Cutberlet, jack Burr and Bill Shields.
A young and inspired squad of gridiron warriors an'
swered the call for a midget football team, basketball and
baseball also found them ready for competition. The class
is splendidly represented in the Phi Sigma Alpha and on
the Green Arch and in the select group which is the Junior
PATIO staff, as well as in other student activities. They
wish to express their gratitude to the Faculty for a very
happy year.
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REV. j. R. BLECHA, O.PRAEM
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Seated, left to right: C. Brady, A. Monigle, R. Berl, P. Kelly, P. Buckley, D. Fillingame, V.
Alava, B. Mosebach.
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Standing: Carlson, R. Allen, P. Desmond, A. Thompson, G. Warner, Kindbeiter, A.
DiPinto, R. Grant, McKernan, Hartnett, Quillen, L. Frank.
HIRNIS IA
REV. B. R. DEMERATH, O.PRAEM.
Boasting the largest subffreshman roster yet to at'
tend Archmere, this year's First and Second Forms claim
to he the liveliest group in school. In all activities, whether
scholastic, athletic, or social, the suhffrosh have taken a
part out of all proportion to their size. Consistently repref
sented on the honor roll by Ivlonigle, Allen, and Berl they
also supplied much of the manpower of the various midget
teams which Father Blecha organized.
Separated in their classes into two forms, still they act
as a corporate body in relation to the rest of the school and
consequently have one moderator, Fr. Demerath, between
them and it is he to whom much of their unity and spirit
must he atttrihuted. There are three distinct sets of class
officers in Forms One and Two, and this was the source of
much fun and fight in political campaigning. For the whole
group Art Monigle is President, Quillen, VicefPresi-
dent, P. Desmond, Secretary, D. Fillingame, Treasurer.
For Form II R. Allen, J. Quillen, A. Monigle, P. Desmond
are the officers respectively, and for Form I the following:
P. Buckley, A. Thompson, D. Berl,
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Lefr to right Mr Degginger, Father Hurley, R. Shiels, W. Dewson, C. Brown, I. Tigani,
J Phillips J Haley I Filliben, T. Walsh, Cassidy, W. Craven.
lHl PATIII STAH
There was much to hinder the publication of a Patio this year, and the
fact that Father Hurley could not see his way to giving his consent until late
in March is fair indication of how great the obstacles were. But the very fact
that he did so must stand as a testimony of his and the entire staffs fortitude
and perseverance in overcoming them. Consequently we must confess that
much of the effort normally put into creating a masterwork has had to be
spent in creating any book at all in a limited time. And yet the Seniors of the
staff and their moderator, Mr. Stuart H. Degginger, are to be praised, if not
so much for the book, at least for their gift to the School of a fine profesf
sional camera by which the scope of future Patios may be widened im'
measurably.
The staff composed of the entire Senior Class of 1944 was superbly or'
ganized: Editors, james Phillips and James Haley, Business Managers, Wil'
liam Dewson and Joseph Tigani, jr,g Associate Editors, for Sports, Charles
Brown and John Fillibeng for Organizations, James Cassidy and William
Craven, for Photography, Thomas Walsh and Richard Shiels. But no book
is possible without the entire school behind it, especially in the matter of
financing, in this the Business Managers had the support of a large group of
underclassmen fsee page 361 to whom a large measure of their incomparable
success is due.
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First Row Seated, left to right: D. Devine, R. I.aPenta, Tigani, Nolan W Craven,
Haley.
Second Row Seated: W. Dewson, J. Callahan, W. Doherty, R. DeFiore R Shiels B Fagan
T. Walsh. .
Standing: Mr. Stuart H. Degginger, E. Westhead, J. Kane, M. Wendel I Haley R Schilly
W. Hutchison, Dugan, R. Walton, R. Eisler, F. Filliben, D. Monigle, C Brown T Nester
Kelly, Daley, McLaughlin, W. Crawford, Cassidy, Phillips.
IHI lillll ARCH
In the high cost of printing, the Green Arch fthe bimonthly newspaper
of Archmerefhit its First snag this year. In the veritably exclusive participaf
tion of the students in athletics, it met its second. These and several other
factors, including a change in moderators at the midyear, limited Volume
XI to three issues.
Mr. G'Brien directed the first issue with a regular staff under the editor'
ship of joseph Tigani. For the first time in several years the Green Arch in
this edition, and the two succeeding, appeared in its former large size and
layout.
The second edition was assembled by Father Hurley and Mr. Degginger,
who had been editor of the Green Arch in 1939, from the best articles in
papers submitted by the different classes in competition. The final edition-W
totally an undergraduate productionffwith Mr. Degginer as adviser came
out in the final week of school. The submission and acceptance of articles in
this issue was made a condition for eligibility for an editorial position next
year, and this final paper was organized as a tribute to the graduates of 1944.
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First Row left to right: L. Potts, W. Shields, F. Filliben, R. Stanford, Phillips, A. Monigle,
M Wendel Mr S H Degginger.
Second Row J Rowe, E. Westhead, J. Kane, J. Kelly, D. Devine, I. McLaughlin, J. Dugan,
D Momgle R Kaiser R. LaPenta, Cavanaugh.
PHI SIGMA AlPHA
After a lapse of three years the Phi Sigma Alpha fraternity of Arch'
mere was reorganized to undertake to defend Archmere in the Wilmington
Catholic High Schools' Debating League. Under the direction of Mr. E. V.
0'Brien, who was its founding spirit five years ago, for a short time before
he left in january, and then under Mr. S. H. Degginger, a Charter member
in 1939, the boys who enrolled at the call became L'Members of the Second
Charter." Later, others attracted by the vitalized program were accepted as
pledges and are in various stages of initiation. The original Constitutions and
Byflsaws were reaffirmed with few abrogations, and the stated purpose was
broadened: "to represent Archmere in any cultural activity whenever called
upon."
In the four debates in the League the several debaters of the Phi Sigma
Alpha were in the anomalous position of being able to convince everyone ex'
cept the judges. In its first debate Archmere unanimously defeated St. Eliza'
beth's, but in the other contests, where a different and disadvantageous sys'
tem of voting was employed, it was defeated.
A more satisfying activity was the research for and the composition of
a radio sketch portraying the littlefknown history of the Norbertine Canons
in Pre-Columbian America.
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Left to right: 1. Phillips, Mr. Harry Wendel, J. Kane, W. Hutchison, M. Wendel T. Galvin
R. Pacyna, C. Jones.
lHl ARIIHIVIERE URIIHESTHA
The Archmere orchestra is not to be judged by its size, for it has always
had the distinction of being able to produce praiseworthy music. Because the
members are amateurs and because its main object is to inculcate into the
members a true appreciation of music and to give them that satisfied feeling
that comes from a piece of music well played, the orchestra must not be ex'
pected to play in perfect rhythm and harmony.
Mr. Harry Wendel is the well chosen director His understanding and
patient nature brings out the best in his somewhat reticent students . . . So
much so that no one has ever regretted the time spent in the orchestra.
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Left to right: Mrs. W. W. Crawford, Mrs. R. C. Schilly, Mrs. Daley,
Mrs. J. H. Cassidy.
THE NIIITHERS' lillllll
The Mothers Guild, composed of mothers of former and present stu'
dents of Archmere, has reaped lasting benefits for the school since its incepf
tion. The participation of the mothers in various activities connected with the
school has enlivened the spirit of cooperation between the parents and the
faculty.
This year, as in the past, the Cuild sponsored a Fall and a Spring Card
Party with successful results. The mothers again contributed the funds for
the medals presented at graduation. Prompted by the war, they have also
created a fund to enable a Mass to be said each month for the Archmere
boys in the service. For these and other meritorious achievements the mothers
well deserve any praise we may render them.
At the initial meeting the following officers were elected: Mrs. R. C.
Schilly, Presidentg Mrs. J. Cassidy, Vice'Presidentg Mrs, W. W. Crawford,
Secretary, Mrs. J. Daley, Treasurer, and Mrs. F. Cavanaugh, Publicity
Director.
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VARSITY
First Row: B. Fagan, W. Doherty, Wilson, T. Galvin.
Second Row: R. DeFiore, T. Nester, W. Hagee, Tigani, R. Judge, R. Schilly, W. Crawford.
Third Row: Father Diny, Kiely, R. Knox, Callahan, R. LaPenta, C. Brown, W. Hutch-
ison, J. Daley, R. Kaiser, R. Manion, C. Firebaugh, R. Shiels, J. Filliben, Coach Cicero.
Fourth Row: J. Carney, I. Phillips, T. Walsh, J. Kelly, J. Johnson, W. Dewson, J. Leahy,
Hl0lllAll
VARSITY
1943 Schedule
J. Dugan, L. Potts.
Archmere 48 ..........
Archmere 14
Archmere 27 . . .
Archmere 12 . ..
Archmere 21
Archmere 26 .....
Once again Coach Larry Cicero's Green and
White foothall team completed an undefeated
season, the second in two years for the jersey
Coach.
Facing such rivals as Friends Central and
Conrad, Archmere looked forward to not nearly
such a successful year. However, despite a
muddy Held, and a thin rain, Archmere
downed the strong Friends Central team with
. . . . Church Farm O
. . Friends Central 0
Wil. Friends O
Sanford O
Conrad O
. . .. St. Andrew's 6
a decided margin. The next few engagements
merely added to her everfgrowing scores, while
the opposing teams departed from the field with
no score whatsoever.
The Conrad game was fast and hard, and,
although Archmere held a rather large lead, she
was forced to give ground quite often to Conf
rad's effective passing attacks. Nevertheless
Conrad, too, was held scoreless.
VARSITY LINE-UP
Line, left to right: DeFiore, Nester, Fagan, Galvin, Schilly, Crawford.
Backfield: Dick Judge, Bill Hagee, Doherty, Wilson.
In the final game of the season, on St, An'
drew's home field, Archmere led with a 21fO
score, having held the upper hand all the way.
A quick pass brought the Andies down to about
the tenfyard stripe, From here they drove to
within a few feet of the goal, and then over,
Sun.,
Fri.,
Fri.,
Sun.,
1944 Schedule
Oct. 8, St. Matthew's,
Conshohocken ................
Oct. 13, Wilmington Friends .....
Oct. 20, Friends Central, Phila. .... .
Oct.
29, Holy Spirit, Atlantic City. .
Sat., Nov, 4, Claymont High School .....
for the only points scored against Archmere in Sat., Nov 11, Conrad High Sohool -....
the year. Fri., Nov. 17, Sanford Prep ............
The ReiA.lie'2L'f321iLt2'Pn'em' Mf-Hgggvggafgfefo
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Home
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MIDGET
First Row, left to right: C. Gutberlet, R. Berl, A. Monigle, V. Filliben, J. Berl, I. Burr, R
Bright.
Second Row: A. Thompson, R. Tigani, F. Fagan, T. Haupt, P. DiSabatino, D. Monigle, I
Rowe, Cavanaugh.
Third Row: Father Blecha, D. Fillingame, H. Lewonas, P. Kelly, D. Davis, I. Carlson, B
Murphy, Father Toonen.
Fourth Row: C. Daley, P. Desmond, lVIcKernan, R. Grant, Haley, L. Frank, P. Buckley
MIDGET FOOTBALL
The prospects of a Midget team were exceedingly bright this year. The
number of gridders was sufficient to form two squads. However, one obstacle
blocked the path of a successful seasonflack of opposition. In the few
games played the Midgets were victors in a majority of them, Patiently
coached by Fathers Blecha und Toonen, the midgets rounded into a team
capable of maintaining Archmere's record on the gridiron in the succeeding
years.
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VARSITY
First Row, left to right: W. Dewson, Wilson, W. Doherty, Johnson, Haley.
Second Row: J. Dugan, J. Phillips, Filliben, Robert DeFiore, Coach Larry Cicero.
BASIlllBAll
The Archmere cagers enjoyed another sucf
cessful court season under the tutelage of Coach
Cicero and led by Bill Doherty as Captain. Ferf
ris was trounced in the first game: 6161, with
Doc scoring 29 points. But in the St, James'
game the score turned against Archmere in the
last two minutes: 3866. Tower Hill visited the
Patio, only to he met hy a 3523 defeat. Then
after Christmas the team defeated St. Agnes,
5066, while in the most thrilling game of the
season Archmere fell to Claymont, 35-33, after
a tiefpoint hy Claymont in the last second sent
the game into an extra period, Archmere def
feated St. Andrews, 4805, St. James downed
the Green, 44-'30, then the Green came into
winning stride, defeating St. Agnes, Friends,
Sanford, Tower Hill and St. Andrew's for a
second time. Claymont closed the season by
ending the winning streak: 2400, in a well'
played game.
The j.V. cagefteam had one of the most sucf
cessfhl seasons of recent years in a short schedf
ule: four wins and three defeats. In an unf
scheduled encounter the Archie J.V.'s defeated
the Linwood Boys' Cluh, starring treacherous
Tom Walsh.
For the first time in its history Archmere
was represented hy two Midget teams, coached
hy Father Blecha. The surprisingly prolific pros'
pects were divided into thirteen and fourteen
year old teams
J.V.
First Row, left to right: W. Crawford, L. Santa Maria, Carney, L. Potts, F. Filliben.
Second Row: I. Dugan, C. Brown, R. LaPenta, R. Eisler, M. Wendel, Coach Cicero.
J. v.
MIQSEU
First Row, left to right: A. Monigle, McKernan, B. Murphy, C. Daley, R. Kane, M.
McDonough, R. Berl, Rev. R. Blecha, O.Praem.
Second Row: Haley, I. Rowe, D. Davis, D. Kane, Berl, R. Bright, D. Brittingham, T
Haupt, L. Frank.
Third Row: Carlson, C. Gutberlet, Burr, P. DiSabatino, F. Fagan, R. Tigani, V
Filliben.
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VARSITY
First Row, left to right: Filliben, T. Nester, j. Phillips, L. Santa Maria, G. Herbert.
Second Row: M. Wendel, Callahan, R. DeFiore, F. Filliben, R. Schilly, Haley, W.
Doherty, Johnson.
Third Row: R. Kaiser, Kiely, B. Fagan, R. Knox, Daley, Kelly, Carney, G.
Crofoot, Coach Cicero.
BASlBAll
Despite the fact that Archmere had no hasef only to the strong Claymont team. The game
hall team last year, it started this season quite with Boothwyn was anticipated to be a strugf
successfully with a varsity and midget team, Of gle, but did not show up a team to he eonsid'
all the teams played so far, Archmere bowed ered dangerous.
MIDGET
First Row, left to right: A. Thompson, P. Buckley, M. McDonough, R. Berl.
Second Row: C. Daley, T. Haupt, L. Frank, P. Desmond, J. Rowe, J. Cavanaugh.
Third Row: A. Monigle, I. McKernan, R. Stanford, D. Davis, V. Mazzula, R. Kane, R.
Grant, C. Gutberlet, Rev. Coach Blecha.
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PAIRIINS All Pfllllll ESSES .
DR. AND MRS. P. ALAVA
COL. AND MRS. WILLIAM BERL, JR.
DR. AND MRS.
MR. AND MRS.
MR. AND MRS.
MR. AND MRS.
MR. AND MRS.
MR. AND MRS.
MR. AND MRS.
MR. AND MRS.
T. BRIGHT
H. LELAND BROWN
A. BURR
W. F. CALLAHAN
JOHN A. CARLSON
JOHN L. CARNEY
JAMES H. CASSIDY
J. E. CAVANAUGH
MRS. MARGARET CRAVEN
MR. AND MRS. W. W. CRAWFORD
PVT. MATTHEW F. CULBERT
MR. AND MRS.
MR. AND MRS.
MR. AND MRS.
MR. AND MRS.
MR. AND MRS.
MR. AND MRS.
MR. AND MRS.
MR. AND MRS.
MR. AND MRS.
MR. AND MRS.
MR. AND MRS.
MR. AND MRS.
PAUL W. DAVIS
JOSEPH DeFIORE
PAUL I. DESMOND
FRANK E. DEVINE
W. G. E. DEWSON
PAUL DiSABATINO
GERALD P. DOHERTY
EDWARD A. DUGAN
H. EISLER
JOHN EAGAN
JOHN F. FILLIBEN
N. FILLINGAME
MRS. GERTRUDE FIREBAUGH
MR. AND MRS.
DR. AND MRS.
MR. AND MRS.
MR. AND MRS.
MR. AND MRS.
MR. AND MRS.
LOUIS J. FRANK
THOMAS K. GALVIN
EDGAR GRANT
CHARLES H. GUTBERLET
LEWIS H. HAUPT
JOHN J. HALEY
MR. AND MRS. THOMAS HALEY
MRS. JONES '
MR. AND MRS. C. L. JONES
MISS JACQUELINE JUIQAN
MRS. PHILIP JULIAN
MR. AND MRS. RICHARD A. KAISER
MR. AND MRS. JOHN V. KANE
MR. AND MRS. R. A. KANE
MRS. M. KEILLY A
MR. AND MRS. JOHN KELLY
MRS. HANNAH KNOX
MR. AND MRS. JAMES J. LaPENTA
MR. AND MRS. JOSEPH L. LEAHY
MISS KATHRYN L. MCDADE
MR. AND MRS. P. MCLAUGHLIN
MRS. J.'E. MONIGLE
MR. AND MRS. C. E. MURPHY
MR. AND MRS. F. NESTER
MR. AND MRS. JAMES J. NOLAN
MR. AND MRS. L. J. PHILLIPS
MRS. ROGER L. PIERPONT
MR. AND MRS. LARRY POTTS
MR. AND MRS. GEORGE L. RALPH
MR. AND MRS. RALPH C. SCHILLY
MR. AND MRS. W. SHEPLEY
MR. AND MRS. JOSEPH D. SHIELS
MR. AND MRS. PAUL S. SULLIVAN
MR. AND MRS. GEORGE THOMPSON
MR. AND MRS. JOSEPH TIGANI
MR. AND MRS. PATRICK J. WALSH
MR. AND MRS. THOMAS WARNER
MR. AND MRS. HARRY WENDEL
MR. AND MRS. MARTIN VOLK
There is no question that this book would not exist except for the generosity of
our Patrons and the kindness of our Advertisers.
We thank them, and we assure them that those who read this Patio will take
every opportunity to repay their kinldness to Archmere with like Patronage.
William F. Dewson,
' Joseph E. Tigani, Jr.,
Business Managers.
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Seated, left to right: Haley, R. Schilly, R. LaPenta, Dugan, D. Davis.
Standing: Carlson, V. Alava, R. Berl, P. Disabatino, A. DiPinto, E. Westhead, P. Buck-
ley, D. Kane, A. Thompson, J. Remedio, J. Cavanaugh, P. Kelly, W. Shields, R. Bright, A.
Monigle, C. Gutberlet.
Jll IUR PATIO STAFF
VINCENT DeLELLIS CGMPLIMENTS
OF
'Q'
W O R K .Qi
C L O T H E S
DELAMORE
ef' DAIRY
Sixth and Scott Streets
WILMINGTON. DEL. QQ'
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IOSEPH BANCROFT - 1831
IOSEPH BANCROFT 6: SONS- 1865
IOSEPH BANCROFT 6: SONS CO.- 1889
IOSEPH BAN CROFT
SONS
and
COMPANY
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE
Bleachers, Dyers, and Finishers
of Cotton Piece Goods
Makers of the world known BANCRO1:'T'S SUN-FAST
HOLLANDS, a window shade material that is unaiiected
by constant exposure to the rays of the sun.
Budget Terms - Charge Service
FINER FURNITURE FOR 30 YEARS
FEENEY'S
711 Shipley Street
Compliments of
WILLIAM A. DiNARDO
Dial 2-6814-If It's Available We'11 Have It
C- Compliments of
PHARMACIST IOHN E. HEALY 6
28th and Washington Sts.
WILIVIINGTON, DELAWARE
Phone 4-5515
SONS. INC.
GENERAL coNTRAcToRs
707 Tainall Sw,
'P 'al'
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE
37
INSURANCE - NOTARY PUBLIC
IOSEPH A. I-IANLEY
REAL ESTATE
629 West Fourth Street
VVILMINGTON. DEL.
Phones: Office 3-2446 - Residence 2-7203
Established 1917
HORISK'S, INC.
Specializing in Fine Foods For More
P-
Delaware Ave. and Lincoln St.
I-IINDYZADE ZEKI
GABRAEIL
Importer of
ORIENTAL BUGS AND CARPETS
RUGS CLEANED AND REPAIRED
Than 70 Years.
WILMINGTON. DEL.
Phone 8194
A ODD FELLOWS' BUILDING
Tenth 6. King Streets
WILMINGTON, DEL.
CLASS OF '45
Iohn R. Callahan
William wrawiord
Conrad Iones
Richard Kaiser
Robert DeFiore Robert L. LaPenta
William I. Doherty Ioseph Leahy
Iames Dugan Iames Nolan
Lawrence Potts
Ralph C. Schilly
Martin Wendel
Robert I. Eisler
Thomas K. Galvin
The REV. C. L. WAGNER, O. Praern.
Faculty Adviser
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We are headquarters l for famous paints
BARRELED SUNLIGHT-DUTCH BOY
and MASURY PAINTS our specialty g
for all types of PAINTS and PAlNTER'S ACCESSORIES just call
BAMBERGER and ROBBINS
Paints - Ladders - Glass - Painter's Supplies
204-208 West 7th Street
Dial 4-3132
Tires - Batteries
Complete Line of Accessories
HILL and ISAACS
SERVICE STATION
Gulf Gas and Oils
Lubrication - Washing
Eighth 6. Washington Sts.
WII.MlNGTON 22, DELAWARE
Call 20167
IAMES I. DOHERTY
FUNERAL SERVICE
Seventh 6. Rodney Streets
WILMINGTON. DELAWARE
Phone 6951 '
ALBERT BUNIN
PHARMACIST
1713 W. Fourth Street .
WILIVHNGTON. DELAWARE
Phone 2-9226
Phone, 23153
PATSY CIIVIINO
TAILOR
Clothing 61 Haberdashery
Headquarters for Formal Clothes to Hire
Cleaning - Pressing - Repairing
17 4th Street
WI GTON, DEL.
Compliments of Phone 8590 Established 1888
PHIL'S DISTRIBUTORS B- COHEN 51 SONS CO-
"The House of Value and Satisfaction" IEWELERS
1330 King Street
533 Market Street
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE
Phone 4-2323 CHESTER. PA.
RYAN BROS
YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR
GRADE III TIRES
13th and Washington Streets
MICHAEL A. MEALY
6 SONS
Incorporated
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
WILMINGTON. DELAWARE
CLOTHING YOU'LL LIKE-
TERMS YOU CAN MEET
Compliments of
BERNIE SKLAR
IEWELER - CLOTHIER
107 West Eighth Street
WILMINGTON, DEL.
Phone 3-2515
Compliments
of
THE CENTRAL
BEAUTY SALON
10 East Eighth Street
WILMINGTON, DEL.
Compliments
of BOOK SHOP
Delaware Trust Building
THE WILMINGTON '
BOOKS OF ALL PUBLISHERS
FISH MARKET
"Gifts That Are Different"
Rental Library - Framed Prints
FUR STORAGE
10070 Protection tor
2"!o oi Your Own Valuation
CLEANERS - FURR1-ERS
I MARTINS
Expert Repairing - Relining -
Remodeling ot Cloth and Fur Coats
2000 Market Street
Phone 2-5922
LINCOLN PHARMACY
1901 Delaware Avenue
14th and Washington Streets
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE
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COMPOUNDED
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0 Appliances for the Home
O Cars, Accessories, Service
0 Air Conditioning
I Refrigeration
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KEIL MOTOR CO.
Eleventh 6. Tatnall Streets
THE FROST STORE
Since 1904
915 Shipley Street
WIILMINGTON, DEL.
203 N. Sth Street
CAMDEN, N. I.
KODAKS - MOVIE CAMERAS
And Their Gadgets
phone 3591 Developing - Printing - Enlarging
TAGGART 6, LANGE, INC.
INSURANCE
In All Its Branches
907 Orange Street
WII..MINGTON, DEL.
Phones 8368, 8369
1-I
BUY BONDS WITH YOUR CASH
And Back Up The Attack
Use Your Credit at
MORRIS SQUARE DEAL Iewelers
And Buy a Multi-Facet or Certified Perfect DIAMOND
Remember:-MORRIS prices are always the same-
CASH OR CREDIT
813 Market Street
WII..MINGTON, DEL.
BEST WISHES
TO THE
CLASS OF 1944
IOSEPH A. L. ERRIGO
Dial 4-5017 Telephone 2-5552 G All Work Guaranteed
I. LASS
msn n. PEOPLES Hnnnwnnf TAILOR
412 King Street
WILMINGTON. DELAWARE
Vaughan Clavey
Cleaning - Dyeing - Repairing
Furs Remodeled and Glazed
401 N. Rodney Street
WILIVIINGTON, DELAWARE
Highest Quality Material Used
FRANK R- REMEDI0 LINDSAY SODA SHOP
SHOE REPAIRING
1527 West 4th Street
W'ILM1NGTON. DEL.
Phone 2-5366
14th and Washington Streets
WILMINGTON. DELAWARE
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Compliments of
ERNEST DiSABATINO
6. SONS
MILLARD F. DAVIS
-1NcoRPoRA'rED-
831 Market Street
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE
Ieweler - Silversmith
NAAMAN 'S TEA HOUSE
Phone 4-5577
CHARLES I. SISOFO
. TAILOR
515 W. 4th Street
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE
MAMIE'S BEAUTY PARLOR
702 Adam Street
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE
Phone 2-3394
Compliments ot
ROBERT BRIGHT
DONALD BRITTINGHAM
IAMES BRADY
MURPHY 6 FINKLE, INC.
MEN'S FURNISHERS
Clothiers . . . Hatters
Clothing Made to Measure
417 Market Street
WII.MINGTON, DELAWARE
Compliments of
ST. ANTHONY'S
CATHOLIC CLUB
- ME .. I
MANSUR'E 8: PRETTYMAN
HABERDASHERY HATS. u
CLOTHING
DUPONT BUILDING
'WILMI N GTON. DELAWARE
MODERN BARBER SHOP
CO. D. Gerbctsio, Prop.
12th and Orange Streets Ladies'-Children's Haircut
WII.M1NGTON. DELAWARE 147 S. Kentucky Avenue
ATLANTIC CITY. N. I.
Compliments of
IoHNsoN's MARKET
L
305 King Street
WILMINGTON. DELAWARE
Compmnfs of N. B. DANFQRTH, INC.
H Market and Second Streets
WILMINGTON. DELAWARE
2nd and Shipley Streets O
WII.MINGTON DELAWARE WHOLESALE DRUGGIST
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Compliments ot
KULP'S CORRECTIVE
SHOES
T- 6' C' BAKING CO' ' Specialists in HEALTH SHOES
for Men, Women and Children'
1801 W. 7th Street
808 Edgmont Avenue
WILMINGTON, DEL. CHESTER' PA.
HUMMER AND GREEN
Fifth and Fulton Streets
CHESTER, PA.
Phone: Chester 7277-8151
Compliments ot
MICHAEL DEL GROSSO
PRICE COTTAGE
12 South Ohio Avenue
ATLANTIC CITY, N. I.
PATSY'S SODA SHOPPE
SANDWICHES -- PLATTERS
BEVERAGES - ICE CREAM
Frank N. Davis, Prop.
Blvd. 6 Van Buren Street
Phone 2-9596
Compliments ot
HYLANDER'S
Compliments of
IOHN 1. HARTNETT
Where Quality crnd Service
Are Yours
at No Extra Cost
DUPONT PAINTS, VARNISHES AND ENAMELS
LUMBER, BUILDING MATERIAL AND MILLWORK
FAMOUS READING ANTHRACITE
Authorized Dealer for
WEYERHAEUSER
4-SQUARE LUMBER
c0""
:P 5
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1-HMB
GREENVILLE, DELAWARE
Phones 4-5396-4-5397
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COLLINS '
Seventh at Edgmont Avenue
CHESTER. PENNSYLVANIA
ROBERT SURREY CLOTHES
NEW GARDEN MARKET
"EVERYTHING FOR THE TABLE"
1920 Lancaster Avenue
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE
CONTINENTAL
BLOCK COIVIPANY
Manufacturers ot Concrete
and Cinder
CON-VI-PAC BLOCKS
duPont Boulevard
F ARNHURST. DELAWARE
Telephone: Wilmington 4-6909
Daniel A. Matassino
Phone 3-2920
SEELIG 6 PIERCE
FLORISTS
704 W. Fourth Street
WILMINGTON 15, DELAWARE
Compliments ot
PAUL DiSABATIN O
FRANCIS FAGAN
IACK HALEY
BRENDAN MURPHY
RICHARD TIGANI
I
Distinction in Men's Clothes
Hcberdoshery, Hats, Etc. CLAYMONT PHARMACY
SHUSTER S FRANK BOURN, Ph.G.
820 Market Street CLAYMONT DELAWARE
WILMINGTON, DEL.
Compliments of
THE CLASS oF' 1946
President--Francis Filliben
Vice-President-Thomas Nester
Secretary-Iohn McLaughlin
Treasurer-Icrmes Iohnson
Sergeant-Bernard Fagan
FACULTY MODERATOR
THE REV. H. L. TOONEN, O. Praem.
Compliments of
F. TIGANI, IR.
LIQUORS - WINE and BEER
1302 Washington Street
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE
Phone 4-1247
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President-lim Cavanaugh
Vice-President-Don Monigle
Secretary-Chas. Gutberlet
Treasurer-lack Burr
Sergeant-Bill Shields
lack Berl
Iim Brady
Lefty Bright
Don Brittingham
Chas. Daley
Don Davis
Sabby Disabatino
Hank Drozdowski
Fran Fagan
Vin Filliben
lack Haley
Ted Haupt
lim Iohns
Dave Kane
Bob Kane
Ioe Kennedy
Bob Knox
Mark MacDonough
Brendan Murphy
Vince Mazzula
lack Rowe
Bob Stanford
Dick Tigani
Eddie Westhead
THE REV. I. R. BLECHA, O. Praem.
Faculty Adviser
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Compliments of
TOADVINE'S, Inc.
Men's Fine Furnishings
PFC. IOHN W. CRAVEN
Knox Hats
U. S. M. C. R.
835 Market Street
Clcxss of 1943
WIIMINGTON, DELAWARE
L- C- PARKER IOSEPH 1. RAPUANO
REAL EZTATE PLUMBING AND HEATING
INSSIILIANCE CONTRACTOR
921 N. Lincoln Street
1014 Delaware Avenue
WILMINGTON, DEL.
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE
PHONE 8291
IAMES HALDAS
Foon MARKET
603-5-7 King Street
WII.MINGTON. DELAWAEE
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Compliments of
I. V. TIGANI CO.
PARKWAY BOWLING ACADEMY
13th and Union Streets
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE
Phone 4-7848
"A Pinboy On Every Alley"
General Automobile Repairing
TRAYNOR - DEVER, Inc.
Washing - Polishing - Lubrication
Tires - Heaters - Batteries
Day - Storage - Night
13th 6. Orange Streets
Phone 3-2336
10th 6. Walnut Streets
Phone 2-l92U
WILMINGTON, DEL.
Compliments ot
A FRIEND
SI
HORACE GREELEY said:
"Go West, Young Man, Go West"
If you are looking for a college education that will include:
A change of scene and associations.
A recognized A.B. or Sc.B. degree,
A democratic college life in a clique-less atmosphere,
A chance at intercollegiate football, basketball and other sports,
An intensive intramural sport program,
R.O.T.'C. training leading to a Lieutenancy in the U. S. Army Reserve Corps,
Several opportunities for dramatic experience each year,
Practical work on the college paper as well as journalism courses,
Participation tor singers or speakers on weekly radio programs.
Membership in the military band for musicians,
AND all for less than S550 a year-including tuition, room, board, etc.
Write to:
THE REGISTRAR
ST. NGRBERT COLLEGE
WEST DE PERB. W1scoNs1N
Most
Most
Most
Most
Most
Best
Most
Most
Most
Best
Most
Most
Most
Most
Most
Most
Best
Most
Most
Talle
Best
The Patio Senior Poll
scholarly-Iim Phillips
popular-Ioe Tigani
likely to succeed-Iohn Filliben
diplomatic-Charley Brown
absent-minded--lim Haley
artist--Iim Cassidy
likely to be married first-Dick Shiels
lackadaisical-Tom Walsh
reserved-Bill Craven
singer--Bill Dewson
worrisome-Dick Shiels
intelligent-Charley Brown
optimistic-Bill Craven
pessimistic-Dick Shiels
diminutive-lim Phillips
likely to have a corporation
build-Ioe Tigani '
athletic-lim Phillips
sincere-Iohn Filliben
st-Haley and Filliben
dressed-Ioe Tigani
first-To
Did most for ARCHMERE-Bill Dewson
Best
Best
Most
Best
writer-Bill Craven
dancer-Chas. Brown
original-Iim Haley
politician-Tom Walsh
Biggest bluff--Dick Shiels
Best
jokester-lim Cassidy
Biggest tease-Tommy Walsh
Most
Most
Iollie
Best
Most
Most
Most
Most
triendly-Bill Dewson
romantic-Ioe Tigani
st-Tom Walsh
behaved-Iohn Filliben
polite-Bill Craven
daring-Chas. Brown
superfluous-lim Phillips
poetical-lim Cassidy
Did most tor the class-Ioe Tigani
Most
Most
Most
pugnacious-Dick Shiels
debonair-Iim Cassidy
nonchalant-lim Haley
m Walsh
Most mathematical-Chas. Brown
Best actor-Bill Dewson
Most carefree-Bill Craven
Ice College-lim Haley
Most self-sufficient-Iohn Filliben
Favorite Headmaster-Who else?
Favorite teacher-Father Demerath
Favorite lay teacher-Mr. Degginger
Teacher who'll be remembered-Father Diny
Favorite jug-giver-Fathers Blecha and Diny
Best friend on the Faculty-Mr. Degginger
Favorite Preacher-Father Hurley
Favorite Iunior-Ioe Tigani, IUNIOR
Favorite Soph-Iim Iohnson
Frosh-Dick Tigani
Favorite
Funniest teacher-Father Blecha and Prof. O'Brien
Favorite bus-driver-Father Diny
Favorite Cop-The Cop that stopped Father Diny.
Favorite opponent in sports-Friends School
Favorite opponent in debate-The Iudges
Favorite Girl's School-Sally's
Favorite Boy's School--Oi course!
Favorite subject-Physics
Most difficult subject-Math.
Favorite year at ARCHMERE-Fourth
sport--Football
Favorite
Favorite newspaper-The Claymont Clipper
Favorite magazine-The S ------- Yearbook
Favorite comic strip--Dick Tracy
Favorite Beer-Root Beer
Favorite Whiskey--Schenley
Favorite Hotel in N. Y. C.-Edison
Favorite Hangout-The Spic
Favorite radio program-Dawn Patrol
Favorite Movie of the year-Cover Girl
Favorite Actor-Dick Shiels
Favorite Actress-Rita Hayworth
Favorite Male Singer-Dick Haymes
Favorite Female Singer--Ginny Simms
The Only Song-ARCHMERE Alma Mater, by Fr. Toonen
CLAYMONT TRUST COMPANY
S
CLAYMONT. DELAWARE
Seryes the Entire Brandywine
Hundred Area
Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
CARR'S
SERVICE STATION
1705 Lovering Avenue
WILMINGTON. DEL.
Phone 2-9337
ADAMS CLOTHES
COMPLETE SHOP FOR
MEN AND YOUNG MEN
716 Market Street
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE
Phone 3-5274
IINICKISII
FAIRLAWN FOOD MARKET
Green 6. Commonwealth
CLAYMONT, DELAWARE
Delicatessen - Meats - Fruit - Produce
Dolly Madison Ice Cream
Dulaney Frosted Foods
HOURS:
Week Days--7:30 A. M. to 8 P. M.
Sunday-10:00 A. M. to 2 P. M.
Green, Claymont Holly Oak 2278
AMPERE ELECTRIC
COMPANY
7th and Green Streets
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT
Bought, Sold, and Exchanged
Compliments of Compliments ot
CONRAD IONES
DEL CAMPO
BAKING CO.
621 W. 2nd Street
Greetings from
FORM I cmd FORM II
Dick Berl Vic Alava
Paul Buckley Dick Allen
Lou Frank Charlie Brady
Bob Grant lack Carlson
Pat Kelly Tony DiPinto
Bernie Mosebach Des Desmond
Alex Thompson Fats Fillingame
THE REV. B. R. DEMERATH, O. Praem.
Faculty Adviser
Iack Hartnett
Pete Kindbeiter
lack McKernan
Art Monigle
Oufil Quillen
Don Toner
Geo. Warner
Congratulations and Best Wishes W' E- P-D
to the Senior Class
PHARMACIST
BRANDYVVINE
407 Philadelphia Pike, Pennyhill
BELLEFONTE. DELAWARE
WILMINGTON, DEL.
Holly Oak 5507
Compliments of Compliments of
MAC'S SERVICE STATION AUGUST SEILER
2001 Penna. Avenue 30th and Washington Streets
WILMINGTON. DEL. W1I.MINGTON. DEL.
GEORGE L. RALPH. INC.
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
Branches:
CHESAPEAKE CITY, MD.
SALISBURY, MD.
DOVER. DEL.
Main Office :
118 So. Market Street
WILMINGTON, DEL.
IOHN A. CARLSON
MEN'S STORE
923 Market Street
Manhattan Shirts - Knox Hats
Wilmington 2-1452
55
Compliments ot
A. PETRILLO CO.
Compliments ot
BURR BROTHERS
WASHINGTON HOUSE
CHESTER. PENNA.
I Phone 2-5412
BRINTON S FOR 1osEP1-I F. REHRMAN
Cleaning - Tailor - Alterations
Formal Clothes Rented
Orange at Seventh Streets 43 E Sth Street
Phone 4-5013 CHESTER, PA,
Compliments of the
MARCUS HOOK HERALD
and
CLAYMONT CLIPPER
C. E. PIERSON CO.
INSURANCE
Odd Fellows Bldg.
WILMINGTON. DEL.
Phone 6257
Compliments ot
Steak and Submarine Sandwiches
, FATS and LOU
Shallcross Ave. 6 Lincoln Street
WILMINGTON, DEL.
WORTH STEEL
COMPANY
CLAYMONTQ DELAWARE
n
Steel Plates up to 150 inches wide
Flanged and Dished Heads
Manhole Covers, Saddles and Fittings
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CHARLES E. LEBET
IEWELER
Delaware Trust Building
WOLHAR BROTHERS, INC.
1714 Pennsylvania Avenue
WII.M1NGTON, DEL.
Seniors Overheard
Ioe T.-How can I tell if she really loves me?
Bill D.-Easy. It she really loves you, you can make
her do anything she wants to.
Prof.-Does this draught bother you?
Phillips-No, talk as much as you please.
lim H.-What would you say it I asked you to marry
me?
The hidden "Flame"-Nothing. I can't talk and laugh
at the same time.
At the Ball: I have an insane impulse to kiss you.
She: You're not insane, you're talking sense.
Iohn F.-What would you do it you married cr rich
RO1Vl1VIEL'S, Inc.
STATIONERS
105 W. 8th Street
qirl?
I Chas. B.-Absolutely nothing!
Bill C.-Say, Father, is this peach or apple pie?
REESE-BAXTER COMPANY
1 .- o, can .
Fr. Diny-Well, then, what ditierence does it make?
D. Shiels-I wouldn't be cr fool, if 1 were you.
Fr. H.-It you were me, you wouldn't be a tool.
Tom Walsh-I tell you she was. I never saw such a Q
girl.
lim Cassidy-When you say that, I believe you.
706 Edgmont Avenue
Fr. B.-What a class tor asking questions, I'd like to
know what'would have happened it I had asked so QCHESTERI PA-
many questions in class.
soar: OI-Iiielrrlhgvras, youd have been able to answer Phone Chester
I
Wines - Liquors
PRESCRIPTION DEPARTMENT
Scott SIIBBI Market Street
I WILMINGTON, DEL.
MARCUS HOOK, PA.
I WILMINGTON SHEET READ
METAL WORKS, INC.
ROOFING AND SHEET METAL
' CONTRACTORS
I ' 25c
507 Tatnall Street
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE AT ALL NEWSSTANDS
I Thomas I. Haugh, Mgr.
Wear Clean Clothes
I Compliments of
FLETCHER'S
I
F, '37 SUBURBAN CLEANERS
PHILA. PIKE
H. O. 2425
I Compliments of
I
I OHN I. KELLY
329 Lloyd Street
CHESTER, PA.
Phone Chester 3319
59
SALVAGE LUMBER
6' and Under
For Shoring, Boxing or Crcxting
S2UU.UU per car, freight incl.
MAIN LINE SUPPLY COMPANY
BALA-CYNWYD. PA.
Cynwyd 0445
B. KLEITZ 6 BRO. CO. LAURENCE E. WADIVLAN
IEWE1-ERS ATLANTIC SERVICE STATION
P11039 4-7738 11th and Washington Streets
6th and Market Streets WILMINGTON, DEL.
WII.MINGTON, DEL. Phone 2-9353
ORLICK'S PHARMACY KENYCN S
505 MUd1SOn Street
S. E. Cor. 4th 6 Madison Streets WILMINGTON, DEL.
WILMINGTON, DEL. C t R t H3219 'Ig F. C' tt
or - egen - ive ive lgare es
Phones 2971862918 Tobacco in All Its Branches
Compliments of
KNIGHTHOOD FANCY
FOODS
"GOOD FOODS SINCE 1828"
60
Phone 2-6212
WILMINGTON STAIR SHOP. Inc.
A John E. McGo1drick, Mgr.
Stair Building - Special Mill Work
and Cabinet Work
407 N. Adams Street
WILIVIINGTON, DEL.
Phone 3-4923
.S. 6 S. SHOPPE, INC.
CIGARS, PIPES and TOBACCO
MAGAZINES and NEWSPAPERS
Delaware Trust Bldg. Arcade
Phone 3-5624
EVELYN S. ZEBLEY
DRESSES 6. SPORTSWEAR
HOSIERY
IEWELRY 6: UNDERWEAR
3 East Ninth Street
WILIVIINGTON, DEL.
SAM Di MAIO
Retail
Compliments of
DAWSON'S SEA FOOD
LIQUORS - WINE - BEER
1918 Lancaster Avenue
SILVERSIDE SUPPLY COMPANY
HOME INSULATION
BUILDING SUPPLIES
GARDEN SUPPLIES
Holly Oak 805
6I
BEST or' WISHES
AIRPORT GARAGE
FROM
NEW CASTLE. DELAWARE
A FRIEND
MCGLNLEY 6. FRYSINGER U NGIN E
PRINTERS E
BEAUTY SALON
DISTINCTIVE COIFFURE
orange Stfeet Cgndjtioned
Delaware Trust Bldg.
Phone 2-8112 W1I.MINGTON. DELAWARE
Phone 3-2521
KRIENEN BROS., INC.
HENRY I- LAW FUNERAL DIRECTORS
4th 6 Broome Streets
100 West Sth Street WILNHNGTONI DEL.
WILMINGTON, DEL. 34 W. Sth Street
NEW QASTLE, DEL.
ARROW SHIRTS PAIAMAS
GILBRIDE'S
310 Wes, gn, Sm., MRS. DESMOND A. LYoNS
Phone 6677
SWEATERS YOUNG MEN'S CLOTHING
A. E. MITCHELL
PLUMBING - HEATING
OIL BURNERS
1113 South Broome Street
WILMINGTON, DEL.
62
I EDGE MOOR IRON WORKS, INC I
EDGE MOOR, DEL.
Contracto
for
United States Government
ALLIED KID COMPANY
Specialty-New Castle Division
and
Standard Division
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE
Compliments of
THE WILMINGTON
PROVISION COMPANY
Manufacturers ot Tower Brand Sausage
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE
Compliments of
IOSEPH I- CICONTE STERLING PRINTING co
1506 West 8th Street
WILMINGTON. DELAWARE
423 Tatnall Street
IOHN G' MARTIN WILMINGTON, DELAWARE
TEXACO SERVICE
Philadelphia Pike Telephone 4-2466
CLAYMONT. DEL.
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William L. Galvin, Secretary Ioseph M. Galvin, Treasurer
Compliments of
HORSTMEIER LUMBER COMPANY
East Falls Avenue, Stiles and President Streets
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
WHOLESALE ONLY
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Phone 2-6215
I. P. CRISCONI, Manager
NEW YORK FISH MARKET
835 King Street
WILMINGTON. DEL.
Enjoy Lite - Eat at the
NEW YORK OYSTER BAR
Wi1mington's Only Sea Food Bar
835 King Street
Telephone 2-5147
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