Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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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]

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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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ROBERT GANTER (Jim) 2318 Opal Street, Philadelphia Born: February 25, 1925 Course: Academic and Foundry Honors: President of Art Club, S-2; Gym. Squad, ’38, ’39 Jim certainly appears capable of passing any course in dy¬ namic tension on the market, and upon peering into the in¬ nermost parts of his anatomy, we discover that he possesses an unheralded talent for writing poetry. He’ll lift more than his weight in the heavy years to come. JAMES D. HUSSEY (Jim) 7341 Bouier Street, Philadelphia Born: April 17, 1926 Course: Academic and Accounting Honors: Soccer, ' 41, ’42; Basketball, ’40, ’41, ’42, ’43; Base¬ ball, ' 42; Captain in Battalion, S-2; Conference Committee, S-l to S-2; Cast: Silas Marner. One of the outstanding members of the class in athletics, dra¬ matics, and as Captain of Company B. Wherever there is a group, Jim is usually in the middle of it, and there is never a dull moment. Popular with the girls as well as with his class¬ mates, he is sure to have a happy family and a good job as an accountant. ROBERT THOMAS JOHNSON (Johnny) 646 W. Indiana Avenue, Philadelphia Born: April 27, 1926 Course: Academic and Machine Shop Honors: Soccer Squad, ' 42; Gym. Squad, ’40; Glee Club, S-l to S-2; Vice-President of Art Club, S-l; Vice-President of Social Studies Club,S-2; Conference Committee, S-l; Orchestra, 1-2 to S-2; Junior Life Saving Certificate; Contributing Editor, Girard Magazine. Johnny is an all around fellow. He shone brightly as a scholar- athlete-musician. Not to be outdone, Johnny also has fine looks and a physique. What can keep him from reaching his goal! ' ROBERT P. JOHNSTON (Mook) Hulmeville P. O., Pa. Born: October 25, 1924 Course: Academic and Drafting Honors: Girard News Staff; Art Editor, 2-2 to S-2; The Corinthian Staff; Vice-President of Art Club, J-l; Track, ’41, ’42;, Art Prize: National Honor Society, S-2. The Renaissance may have had its Raphaels and its Michel¬ angelos, but we’ll settle for Mook.” Literally speaking, he can draw 1 anything but flics and mosquitoes. Mook should find little difficulty in drawing happiness and success in later life. fflorintlrian 3Januarg [18],