Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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MANLIO MATTIA (Maish) V ice-Presidf.nt 6053 Vine Street, Philadelphia Born: February 1, 1925 Course: Academic and Auto Shop Honors: Vice-President of Class, S-2; President, S-l; Vice- President, J-l; Vice-President of National Honor Society; National Honor Society, .1-2 to S-2; President of Life Saving Club; Color Sergeant in Battalion. Maish proved to be a friend in need and a friend indeed. Although extremely modest and unassuming, he zvas a true leader. With his scholastic ability, his qualities as a leader, and his genial personality, hozv can he help but succeed? GEORGE MATLACK (George) Secretary 308 N. Wycombe Avenue, Landsdowne, Pa. Born: June 25, 1925 Course: Academic and Accounting Honors: President of Chess Club, J-l to J-2; Second Prize, Penmanship; Band, 1-2 to S-2; Lieutenant in Band, S-2: Orchestra. S-2; National Honor Society, S-2; Treasurer of Class, J-2 and S-l; Secretary of Class, S-2: The Corinthian Staff; Student Council, S-l and S-2; Third Honor. Perhaps his ability in accounting accounts for the inumerablt friendships that George experienced. His versatility and zvill- ingness to lend a helping hand made him alzoays dependable and likable. He established an enviable re cord as a musician, a scholar, and an unheralded athlete. THEODORE BRANDOW (Ted) Treasurer 2022 N. 57th Street, Philadelphia Born: November 18, 1925 Course: Academic and Machine Shop Honors: Junior Life Saving Certificate, ’39; Band, 1-2 to S-2; Orchestra, S-l to S-2; Secretary of Music Club, S-l; President of Music Club, S-2; Captain of Band, S-2; Student Leader of Band, S-2; Treasurer of Class, S-2; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; First Prize, Short Story, S-l; Conference Committee, S-l; National Honor Society, J-2 to S-2; Contributing Editor of the Girard Magazine. Ono of the most conscientious and hardest zvorkers in our class is Ted. If not absorbed in his music, he could usually be found flashing his radiant smile upon certain fortumte members of the opposite sex. Ted is a true hummer. ALBERT ANTONI (Albie) 4410 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia Born: September 30, 1925 Course: Academic and Foundry Honors: Baseball, ’41, ' 42; Soccer, ’41, ’42; Captain, ’42; Basketball, ’40, ’41, ’42, ’43; Captain of Basketball, ’42. “Albie” has a unique laugh. We zvill always remember it. The “Hum” should feel proud in producing such a fine athlete — our best. We wish him luck. 1943 fflortittljian [13]

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CHARLES SMITH (Chuck) President 233 N. 11th Street, Easton, Pa. Born: November 17, 1924 Course: Academic and Machine Shop Honors: President of Class, S-2; President of Class, J-2; Vice- President of Class, S-l; National Honor Society, J-2 to S-2; President, S-2; President of Social Studies Club, S-2; First Lieutenant in Battalion, S-2; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Secretary of Glee Club, S-2; Track numerals, ’42; Conference Committee, J-l and S-l ;Student Council. J-l. A fine personality and a friendly helpful disposition make up the winning characteristics of our president. May ice always remem¬ ber his flashing smile when he relaxed at our dances as ivell as u’hcn he was pursuing his official duties. We feel we have in “Smitty” the unmistakable traits of a successful man. Dear Classmates, Our time for graduation has come at last. We are the same fellows who have gone to school here at Girard for the past ten years. It has been a school full of kindly guidance from teachers, governesses, and housemasters who have gladly sacrificed so much for us. We shall ever be indebted to them, and we shall never forget. The socials we all enjoyed so much in Allen and in Found¬ er’s will always be a glowing spark in our memories of happiness here at Girard. The hosts and hostesses on whom the success of these depended will always be the object of our thanks, especially because they helped us overcome our first dance awk¬ wardness and build up social ease. In reality Girard is telling us that school is out but not dis¬ missed. It is our duty to our Alma Mater to use ourselves in such a manner that the glory she so well deserves will be her re¬ turn. If it be necessary, we must give ourselv es to the cause which needs us most in this world of chaos. We shall always cherish the friendships that have ripened through the years and become so much a part of each one of us. And now I want you to know how much I appreciate your cooperation and help. Leading you has been an honor to which I shall always thrill when I think of you. May each one of you enjoy the happiest life possible, and may your ambitions soon be realized. Sincerely yours, CHARLES SMITH [12] ®b? fflorint ian January

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EMIL BLADE (Emil) 3010 S. 16th Street, Philadelphia Born: October 4, 1925 Course: Academic and Accounting Honors: Glee Club, J-2, to S-2; Band, 7-A, to S-2; Lieutenant in Band, S-2; Orchestra, S-2 to S-2; Track numerals, ’42; Soccer numerals, ’41. A great drummer, Emil is a jovial mass of human energy. His skill at the drums was rivalled only by his athletic ability. The class will long remember his cheerfulness and reliability. MARLIN J. BRANDT (NED) 304 E. Oak Street, Palmyra, Pa. Born: March 20, 1926 Course: General and Foundry If you want a good pal, here’s your man! If you need expert information on foundry work, ask Ned. Calm and unperturbed always — he’s in the know. STANLEY K BREIDENBACH (Stan) 5602 Lebanon Avenue, Philadelphia Born: November 18, 1924 Course: General and Accounting Honors: President, Commercial Club, S-2. Quiet and generous, Stan has had the confidence of his circle of friends. He was President of the Commercial Club, and he did a fine jiob, too. DONALD A. BREUNINGER (Don) 320 Kent Road, Bala-Cynwyd, Pa. Born: June 2, 1925 Course: General and Pattern Shop Honors: Assistant Manager, Baseball, ' 40, ’41; Manager, Base¬ ball, ’42; Secretary of Woodworking Club; Cast: Yellow Jack. Quiet and always busy describes Don perfectly. The baseball ■team owes not a little of its success to his management. He can usually be seen working on his model railroad. (Enrintljian January