Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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JOSEPH ALBERT DiROSA (Ponzi) 927 McClellan Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Ambition: To live and learn. Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Managing Editor, Girard News ■ Pres¬ ident of Journalist Club, S-2; The Corinthian ' Staff • Soccer, ’40. Ponsi may be small in stature, but in sports ability, and in genuine good humor, lie is a veritable giant. We are expecting great things from him in later life—unmarried and lonely. FRANCIS HENRY ESPOSITO (Footsie) 710 Second Avenue, Punxsutawney, Pa. Ambition: To be a success. Photography Editor, Thf. Corinthian Staff; Color Sergeant in Battalion. J-l to S-2; President of Camera Club, S-2; Life Scout; Vice-President of Camera Club, S-l. The Eyes and Ears of the World. That is Footsie’s photo¬ graphy trade name. He was always shooting people but they liked him for it. Anyone was a willing subject to be photo¬ graphed when Footsie was the “man behind the shutter. He already has a clear picture of success in his mind. FRANK WILLIAM EVANS (Spike) 2924 N. Rorer Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Ambition: To be a chemist. Band, 7 A to S-2; Lieutenant in Band, S-2; Gym., ’38. ' 39; Orchestra, J-2 to S-2; Clarinet Soloist, Ambler District Contest. Spike’s licorice stick teas akvays heard pealing forth a bit of Artie Shaw’s melodies. Every time a question was brought up about music or client. Spike was always there with a helping hand. MARVIN FELKOFF (Mike) 6619 N. Bouvier Street, Philadelphia. Pa. Ambition: Certified Public Accountant. Brains are one thing and education another, and Mike tried hard to have both. Every time study was mentioned, Mike would be the first to give a negative answer, although at times he would be up before the crack of dawn studying for exams. 1941 [ 15 ] (fotntfrtan

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ROBERT J. BOYER (Bob) 537 Gibson Avenue, Kingston, Pa. Ambition : To do something worthwhile. Soccer, ’40. “Where do you think it’ll get you — in the end?” This was Bob’s favorite saying, a typical exant pie of his humor. Bob will alzvays be remembered for his top-notch dancing, liis ver¬ satility, and his sportsmanship. He could always be relied upon to defend the goal in crucial soccer games. Bob has a facility for making friends quickly, especially among those of the opposite sex. These factors combine to make Bob one of the outstanding members of the class. He will attain his good fortune in the end. ALBERT J. CERICOLA (Al) 2329 S. Chadwick Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Ambition: To get a job. Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Secretary of Chemistry Club, S-2. Al is one of those fellows you can’t forget. He is always full of variety, and being a personality of great versatility he supplied the class with some real entertainment. With out¬ standing ability in a number of different fields, Al is certain to szvay all odds in his favor. LOUIS DeMARCO (Louie) 805 S. Darien Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Ambition: Instrument Maker. Swimming Team, ’37, ’38; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Cast: Valley Forge. Louie ' as a Thespian zuas a devoted backwoods follozver of Washington and his cause at Valley Forge. Louie as just himself is the same devoted follower of any matters concerning his group. Being full of the ‘‘old fun,” but more so of spirit and seriousness when such is called for, his associates need never fear a lack of support. HAROLD R. DIFFENDERFER (Clod) R. D. No. 1, Pottstown, Pa. Ambition: To own a trucking business. Glee Club, S-l to S-2; Photography Editor, The Corinthian Staff; Orchestra, 2-2 to S-2. Whenever there was an argument about trucks and automo¬ biles, Clod was always in the center of it. For what he didn’t know about trucks wouldn’t even fill the back of a postage stamp. (Enruttlitatt dJatutarit

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JOHN A FISCHER (Fisch) Valedictorian 20 E. Broadway Avenue, Clifton Heights, Pa. Ambition: To become a well-educated and well-traveled man. 2-1 to S-2; Sergeant in band, S-2; Orchestra, S-l and S-2; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Cast: Jean Vnljean, Valley Forge- National Honor Society, S-l; Secretary of National Honor Society, S-2; The Corinthian Staff; Debating, S-2. Fisch s essays always drew a lot of comment. His acting was excellent too, and our prognostication is that he will reach the epitome of success. PAUL S. FRASER (Bobble) 2541 W. Silver Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Ambition: To work in a big city newspaper plant. Soccer, ' 40; Basketball, ’40-’41. When it comes tv handling a basketball, Bobbie’s the tops. Whenever sides were being chosen, he was alzvays picked first. We feel sure that if Bobbie can handle future situations as he has handled past ones, he’ll be a success. JOSEPH E. GEIST (Joe) 638 W. Main Street, Bloomsburg, Pa. Ambition: To be successful. Excepting only his war whoop, Joe is a quiet fellow. Al¬ ways ready to help a friend in need, Joe is one classmate we’ll never forget. JOHN PHILIP GEHRIG (Lou) 118 Centre Street, Tamaqua, Pa. Ambition; To be healthy, wealthy, and wise. President of Commercial Club, S-2. Every time a joke was cracked, whether it zvas funny or not, Lou’s laugh would always be heard ringing through the halts. We hope Lou’s ambition to be healthy, zvealthy, and zvise will go a long ways on the road of success. (She (Eirrintljiatt ilanuarg