Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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WILLIAM E. CALHOUN (Bill) 129 Shearer Street, North Wales, Pa. Born: July 5, 1925 Course: Academic and Drafting Honors: Band, 7-A to S-2; Orchestra, S-l to S-2; Art Prize, ’40, ’41, ’42; Associate Editor, Girard Magazine, J-2; Secretary of Literary Club, S-l; Editor-in-chief, Girard Magazine, S-2; National Honor Society, S-l to S-2; The Corinthian Staff; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Sergeant in Band, S-2. Bill’s success can be attributed largely to his perseverance and hard work. His versatility can be evidenced in his unusual artistic ability, his literary achievements, and the melodious strains that literally poured from his slush-pump. Through his persistent efforts and his friendly willingness, Bill should be able to hurdle all the obstacles which may confront him later in life. DONALD DADDONA (SMOKEY) 326 N. 65th Street, Philadelphia Born: June 21, 1925 Course: General and Print Shop Honors: Color Sergeant, Battalion; Soccer, ' 42; Student Council, S-2. “Smokey teas usually modest and unassuming, but by no means could he be considered the quietest member of the class. However, what he said was usually worth listening to, especially his dissertations on Notre Dame’s football prowess. HAROLD DETWILER (Det) 3d and Locust Street, Columbia, Pa. Born: July 6, 1925 Course: Academic and Drafting Honors: President of Chemistry Club, S-2; Lieutenant in Battalion, S-2. Dark and handsome, Deity is well-dressed and usually arrayed in the latest fad. We shall aways remember him for his plea¬ sant disposition. A good draftsman, he is bound to be a success in that or in photography, his hobby. BERNARD WM. DUNN (Bemie) 479 N. 50th Street, Philadelphia Born: March 30, 1925 Course: Academic and Stenography Honors: Second Prize, Short Story; Band, 7-A to S-2; Ser¬ geant in Band, S-2; Orchestra, 2-2 to S-2; President of Liter¬ ary Club, S-2; Girard Magazine, S-l to S-2; Life Scout As President of the Literary Club and the winner of the Short Story Prise, Bemie showed his mettle as a writer. Cheerful and easy to get along ivith, ioc are sure he ' will be a successful lawyer. 3lfp Cnnuthiau [16] ilamiary

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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

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ROY C EBLING (Bear) 338 Center Avenue, Schuylkill Haven, Pa. Born: August 9, 1925 Course: Academic and Carpentry Shop Honors: Band, 1-1 to S-2; Sergeant in Band, S-2; President of Joinery Club, S-2; Star Scout. Any similarity between Bear ” and a big black grizzly is not merely incidental. His menagerie grunt and his tendency to hibernate make him the perfect double. “Bear is large in his number of friendships and powerful in their cultivation. CARL EDELMANN (Ed) 3000 Baltz Street, Philadelphia Born: June 20, 1925 Course: Academic and Print Shop Honors: Cast: The Moving Finger, Silas Marner, Yellow Jack; Radio Play: Invasion from Mars; Cultural Olympics, ' 41; President of Dramatic Club, S-2; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Sergeant-Major in Battalion, S-l to S-2; Cast: Office Boy Wanted; What Men Live By. Tall, blond, and good looking, he is a fine actor and quite military. Mischievous in school, he found his work outside — laughing his way into our hearts. VINCENT FILIPONE (Vince) 1537 S. 19th Street, Philadelphia Born: January 20, 1925 Course: General and Sheet Metal Shop Honors: Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Vice-President of Dramatic Club, S-2? Secretary of Class, S-l; Cast: The Moving Finger, Yellow Jack ; What Men Live By. Vince exemplifies acting at its best.. How can we forget his friendly, light-hearted disposition as he strutted up and down the stage. Besides being one of the tallest and most sympathetic fellows in he class, he is highly skilled in stage make-up. Good luck, Vince, in your stage aspirations. MICHAEL J. FURDELLA (Mike) 124 I Street, Johnstown, Pa. Born: October 4, 1925 Course: Academic and Foundry Honors: Captain in Battalion, S-l; Soccer, ’42; Junior Life Saving Certificate; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Band, 7-A to 2-2; Minute Man, Mastbaum Theater; Cast: The Moving Finger, Yellow Jack; WFIL Broadcast, Silas Marner. One of the sharpest fellows in the class, Mike was quite at home with the girls. One of his finest talents was his skill on the stage which he so masterfully exhibited. We’re sure Mike unil be at home anywhere. 1943 fflortnttjtan [17]