Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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Hanuarg 1939 11 JOHN L. ADAMS (Slim) 3 Seneca Street, Essington, Pa. Orchestra, 1-1 to J-l; Baseball Numerals, ’37; Vice Pres¬ ident, Commercial Club, S-l. Slim is known os the class jester. Many happy hours have been spent by all with him. Whenever in need of entertain¬ ment tee hurried to “Butch,” who alzvays had some prank up his sleei’e or a nitty remark on hand. Slim ivas also an agitator—to teachers. CARLO ALETTI (Carlo) 1631 S. 20th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Band, 7A to S-2; Sergeant, Band, S-l; Orchestra, 2-2 to S-2; Student Leader, Orchestra, S-2; Penn Summer Band; L’Alliance Francaise Prize, 2-2; Second Prize, Short Story, S-l; First Prize, Piano Contest, S-2; National Honor Society, J-2 to S-2; Secretary, S-2; Secretary of Class, J-l to S-l; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Gym. ’36-’37 ’37- ' 38, ' 38-’39; Captain, Gym Team, ’37- ' 38. ’38-’39; Sec¬ retary of Chess Club, S-l; President, Chess Club S-2. For Carlo so far life has been like a crescendo, swelling louder, grander, and greater as milestones of his career at Girard zee re passed. We hope zeith all confidence that he will find success in his musical career. THOMAS ALEXANDER (Alex) 4 W. Mercer Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. Glee Club, S-2; Librarian, Glee Club, S-2; Manager, Gym Team, ’38-’39; Co-captain Gym Team, ’38-’39; Supply Ser¬ geant, Battalion, S-l; National Honor Society. Alex is a rather quiet fellow, not because he is afraid to speak, but because he is alieays thinking. He has a perse¬ verance and self-confidence which have put him far out in the front. When he zvasn’t improving his ozen mind, he zoos helping out another classmate who zvas in trouble. For this we arc thankful and proud that we have such a fellow among us. STANLEY ALKON1S (Stan) 5800 Brush Road, Philadelphia, Pa. Quartermaster, Battalion, S-2; Secretary, Naturalist Club, J-l; Life Saving Certificate; Gym Team, ' 36-37, ’37-’38, ’38- ’39; Vice-President, Chemistry Club, S-2. Speech is mighty, but many times silence is more eloquent than words. Stan’s words were few, but with those who knew him they were heard and appreciated.

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10 (Columns DELIO FAT1GONI (Del) 516 11th Street, Union City, N. J. President of Class, J-l; Vice-President of Class, J-2, S-2; Soccer, ’38; Basketball, ’37-’38, ’38-’39; Athletic Council, S-l; Band, 7A to S-l; Orchestra, J-2 to S-l; Glee Club, j-2 to S-2; President, Glee Club, S-2. “Del” has a thousand or more friends. His popularity starts not—nor ends. His u’clcome smile, athletic grace, In all our hearts will hold a place. F. PATRICK FANNING (Pat) Harrisburg, Pa. First Prize, Vocal Music, 7A ; Third Prize, Safety Essay, 2-2; Sergeant Major, Battalion, S-l; Associate Feature Editor, Girard Neivs, S-2; Commencement Record Staff; Track, ’37, ’38; Soccer, ’38; Cast: Christmas Carol; Cast: Nicholas Nickleby; National Honor Society, S-l to S-2; Treasurer of Class, J-l to S-2. Pat shares the honors with Slim as class jester. When he and his roommates put their heads together, they ahvays emerged ' with a new trick under Pat’s direction. However, while serious, Pat is noted for his abilities in athletics, studies, and leadership. RA YMOND HARTENSTINE (Ray) 757 George Street, Norristown, Pa. Second Prize, Single Competitive Drill, J-2; Sergeant, Bat¬ talion, J-l to S-l; Glee Club, J-l to S-2; Student Council, S-l, S-2; President, Student Council, S-2; Secretary of Class, S-2; National Honor Society, S-l to S-2; Debating Team, S-l to S-2; Track, ’38, Soccer, ’38. Ray has shown us what a true friend is. By his construc¬ tive criticism he has gained many warm and permanent friends. Added to his pleasing personality, we may say that Ray has earned the title of a hard zwrkcr in the Student Council, which he has served during the past year, in the Glee Club, and later as an officer of the class. CLAUDE J. B. KROMER (Bing) 325 Greenway Avenue, Darby, Pa. Swimming, ’35, ' 36, ’37 ’38; Business Manager of Class, J-l to S-2; Cast: The Game of Chess; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Sen- ior Color Sergeant, Battalion, S-l; News Editor, Girard Nezvs. S-2. Bing can imitate Crosby exceedingly well and assume the role of any character in the school plays, hut, on top of this uni- tating, Bing has an individuality that is all his own.

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12 (Columns BERNARD F. ALLEN (Bernie) 1354 N. 10th Street, Reading, Pa. President of Class, J-2; Vice-President of Class. J-l, S-l; Lieutenant, Battalion, J-2 to S-2; First Prize, Penmanship, 2-2; Studen t Council, J-2; National Honor Society. J-2 to S-2; Athletic Committee. S-l; Basketball, ’38-’39; Hditor-in- Chief, Commencement Record. Bernie may have been voted the sleepiest fellow in the class, but he really slept very little more than the rest of us. While invoke he was busy exerting his fine characteristics of leader¬ ship and friendliness. A smile for everyone zvas Bernie’s policy, and he has made a lasting impression on his classmates. WILLIAM R. BARNHARDT (Barney) 236 Atlantic Avenue, W. Pittston, Pa. Baseball, ’38; Glee Club, S-2; Soccer, ’38; President, Wood¬ working Club, S-2; Vice-President, Patternmaking Club, S-l; Basketball, ’38-’39. Barney and athletics are synonymous. He has ahvays been ready to participate in any athletic event, and his ability has made him zuelcome. IVe hope that he will be as welcome to his future friends as he has been here. GEORGE A. APPLEGATE (George) Conyngham, Pa. Sergeant, Battalion, J-l to S-2; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Pit¬ man Shorthand Pin. George is a quiet, friendly felloiv ii ' ho said very little but knciv much. His answers in chemistry were always right, and he has great ability in shorthand. With such talent, George should make something of himself in the world. JOSEPH E. BERMAN (Joe) 842 N. 5th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Sergeant, Battalion, S-2; Debating Team, S-2. Whenever we were in a mood for an argument zve went to Joe Joe’s life seems to be devoted to debating and having a good timA Besides this, Joe is noted for his superior abil¬ ities in mathematics and commercial subjects.