Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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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.

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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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January 1939 13 ROBERT B. BOWER (Bob) 106 Sparks Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Band, 7 A to S-2; Orchestra. J-l to S-2; Liuetenant, Band, 7B to S-2; Leader of Brasses, S-2. Silence is one great art of conversation. I ' Ve know from Bob ' s hard zcork and quiet activity in his music and at school that he is doing his best, and that he is silently and right¬ fully earning himself the coveted reputation of “plugger .” RICHARD W. BOYD (Dick) 437 Rutherford Avenue, Trenton, N. J. Captain and Student Leader. Band, S-2; Band, 7A to S-2; Orchestra, 2-1 to S-2; Editor-in-chief, Girard Magazine, S-2: Literary Club. J-l to S-2; Secretary Student Council. J-2; Track, ’36, ’37, ’38; Soccer, ’38; Conference Committee, S-l, S-2; Debating Team, S-l; Penn Summer Band; Pit¬ man Shorthand Pin; Commencement Record Staff; Com¬ poser: Class Song; National Honor Society, S-2. Dick has a great many fine qualities which have made him a distinguished and respected member of our class. His worth to the track team and the band is tvell-knoun. Less known is his ability as a poet. This book speaks for that. RICHARD M. BUCKLEY (Dick) 3733 N. Carlisle Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Secretary, Chess Club, S-2; Silver Expert Typist Pin, Gold Expert Typist Pin. Brevity is the lamplight of wit. The spice of “Butch’s ' ' make¬ up is safely folded in his small packages of excruciatingly funny humor. JOHN CALCAVECCHIA (Cal) Philadelphia, Pa. Band, 7A to S-2; Orchestra, S-l to S-2; Lieutenant, Band, S-2; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Secretary, Glee Club, S-2; President, Foundry Club, S-2; Soccer, ’38. Cal is the all-around class musician. He exercised his ability in the band, in the Glee Club, and outside of these organi¬ sations in his spare time. The sound of his voice, as he walked through the hall singing, will linger long after he has gone.