Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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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

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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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JOSEPH W. BROOME (Joe) 103 Harvin Road, Upper Darby. Pa. Born: January 2, 1925 Course: Academic and Accounting Honors: Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Orchestra, 1-1 to S-2; Leader of Basses, J-2 to S-2; Cast: Yellozv Jack; Soccer, ’42; Mgr., Radio Play: Invasion from Mars. Joe’s friendly manner and his genial personality zeill make him hard to forget. He did a commendable job as manager of the soccer team, and he also proved to be quite an actor. Judging from the zvay he slapped that bass in the swing band, Joe should have little trouble getting on base in the game of life. BERNARD J. BROOKS (Bernie) 29 Orchard Street, Exeter, Pa. Born: April 12, 1925 Course: General and Pattern Shop Honors: Woodworking Prize, 7-A; Lieutenant Battalion, S-2; Secretary of Woodworking Club, J-l to J-2; President of Woodworking Club, S-2. Whenever anyone of us teas doivn and out, he’d find Bernie sympathetic. Bernie is a fine pattern maker, too. As an ath¬ lete, zve feel the Hum” hasn ' t seen enough of Bernie’s ability in sports. Good luck, Bernie! ROBERT F. BRUNNER (Bob) 1710 Marston Street, Philadelphia Born: July 10, 1925 Course: Academic and Machine Shop Honors: Band, 7-A to S-2; Orchestra, 2-2 to S-2; Lieutenant in Band, S-2. Quiet and yet gay, Bob mixes his friendliness and generosity zoith some swell trumpet playing in the band, swing band, and orchestra. CALVIN BRUSMAN (Cal) 6508 N. 8th Street, Philadelphia Born: August 31, 1925 Course: Academic and Stenography Honors: Girard Nezos Staff; Managing Editor, S-2; Associate Sports Editor, S-l ; Band, J-2 to S-2; Sergeant in Band, S-2; Tennis, ’41; Contributing Editor, Girard Magazine ; Soccer numerals, ’41. Cal is sure to find the road to success smooth if he strives outside as much as he has here at Girard. One of the hardest workers in the class, he has set an example for everyone to follow. The best of luck in all your undertakings. 1943 [15 1