Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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JOSEPH FRANCIS BAMBERGER (Joe) 6024 Bingham Street, Philadelphia Born: March 2, 1926 Course: General and Pattern Shop Honors: Student Council, 2-1, 2-2; Lieutenant in Battalion, S-2; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Soccer, ’42, ’43; Basketball, ’43-’44. The most typical hummer” is a title well-deserved by Joe. Active in athletics, a respected leader in the Battalion, and a real wolf.” The title fitted him very well. His pleasing wit and hearty laugh made him a center of attraction. SOLOMON BLECKER (Sol) 5022 North 10th Street, Philadelphia Born: October 6, 1927 Courses Academic and Stenography Honors; Orchestra, 1-1 to S-2; Glee Club, S-l, S-2; Assistant Concertmaster, S-2; Student Council, 1-2; L’Alliance Francaise Prize, 2-2; Second Prize, Safety Essay, 2-2; Sergeant in Signal Corps, S-l, S-2; Corinthian Staff; W-F-I-L Broadcast, Cul¬ tural Olympics, S-2; Contributing Editor, Girard Magazine; Dramatic Club, Cast: What Men Live By, Abe Lincoln Sketch, Prologue to Glory. If intellectual wizardry is dependent upon a diet of fish, Sol must eat whales exclusively. First in all branches of scholastic achievement, and a top-ranking member of the Dramatic Club, we find in Sol the unmistakable traits of a winner. We shall remember above all his marked linguistic ability. FREDRICK ARNOLD BRAHIN (Fred) 5276 Jefferson Street, Philadelphia Born: May 30, 1927 Course: Academic and Stenography Honors: Orchestra, 1-1 to S-2; Girard News, S-2; Girard Magazine, S-2. Fred, although a somewhat quieter member of the class, lacks nothing in real vivacity. A true musician, he is well- acquainted with several instruments. These accomplishments, combined with his winning affability, distinguish him as a Girardian. WILLIAM DAVID BREINGAN (Mouse) 131 West Ablcmarle Avenue, Lansdowne, Pa. Born: March 27, 1927 Course: Academic and Drafting Honors: Orchestra, 1-1 to S-2; Student Council, 2-1; Drama¬ tic Club, Cast: Prologue to Glory, Abe Lincoln Sketch; Fencing, ’43; Activities Night, ’43. Though small of stature, Mouse” is great of heart. A veritable brain trust, he must have come back for a second helping when brains were passed out. We’re looking forward to the firm of Breingan (4 Dawson.” fflnruttljtan January

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PHILIP PATRICK PAOLETTI (Rip) Vice-President 12 Williams Road, Garrett Hill, Pa. Born: September 22, 1925 Course: General and Carpentry Honors: Vice-President of Class, S-2; Conference Committee, S-l; Captain in Battalion, S-2; Track, ’40, ’41, ’42 ’43; Soccer, ' ’41, ’42, ’43; Basketball, ’42-’43, ’43-’44; Captain of Soccer Squad, ’43. The most laugh-at-life fellow we know is Rip . Being short in stature has never precluded his taking an active part in Girard athletics. In soccer and track he dished out some tough opposition, too. May his contagious laugh take him to ROBERT HENRY BERNHARDT (Bernie) Secretary Box 82, Gordon, Pa. Born: December 3, 1926 Course: Academic and Stenography Honors: Secretary of Class, J-l to S-2; Band 7-A to S-2; 1st Lieutenant, S-2; Orchestra, J-l to S-2; Conference Com¬ mittee, J-2, S-l; Track Manager, ’43; Student Council, 2-2, J-l; Glee Club, J-2, S-2; Vic e-President, Glee Club, S-2. Worth his weight in gold; that’s Boh. Congenial, modest, sincere. Bob was voted the most amiable fellow in the class, a position he easily fills. He will have no trouble in influencing people towards the best. DONALD PEREIRA ALVAREZ (Don) Treasurer 134 South 56th Street, Philadelphia Born: April 12, 1926 Course: Academic and Accounting Honors: Treasure of Class, S-2; Lieutenant in Battalion, S-2; Student Council, S-2; John Humphrey’s Prize, S-2; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Secretary of Dramatic Club, S-2; Cast: What Men Live By, Abe Lincoln Sketch, Prologue to Glory; Conference Committee, J-l; Contributing Editor, Girard Mag¬ azine; Cheerleader, ’43, ’44; Glee Club, President, S-2. Don’s unique sense of humor and go-getting attitude made him the popular young man about the campus.” With his cheerful inclinations towards the opposite sex and versatility, we’re certain he’ll extract the full enjoyment from life. LAWRENCE THOMAS BACCILE (Larry) 2639 South 16th Street, Philadelphia Born: December 23, 1926 Course: Academic and Stenography Honors: Band, 7-A to S-2; Captain of Band, S-2; Orchestra, S-2; Glee Club, S-2;; Corinthian Staff. Full of the humor if life, yet aware of its demands and oppor¬ tunities is Padre,” a class member who well deserved the leader¬ ship of the Band. A hardworking student, he will easily and efficiently fulfil any obligation placed upon him. Sty? (ftprintfoan 19 44

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RALPH JOHN BRUMBAUGH (Beg) P. O. Box 146, Punxsutawney, Pa. Born: August 16, 1926 Course: General and Applied Electricity Honors: Glee Club, S-l, S-2; Echelon Platoon, S-l. Beg” is equally at borne wiring up a telephone circuit or doing some bard weight-lifting with a minimum of practice. His fine athletic build was gained by work and steady develop¬ ment. Against his strong, confident spirit, life’s obstacles should fall away quickly. SALVATORE AMER1CUS CAVALLARO (Cav) 812 Mountain Street, Philadelphia Born: April 21, 1926 Course: Academic and Machine Shop Honors: Lieutenant in Battalion, S-l; Vice-President of Class, J-2; Second Place, Competitive Drill, J-2; Vice-President of Naturalists’ Club, J-2; Soccer, ’42; Sergeant in Battalion, S-2. Cav” has a smiling personality that has stayed with him in moments of darkest gloom. His ability to make and keep friends is a direct product of his perpetual smile. Cav” had a wide scope of extracurricular activities and showed outstanding proficiency in the Battalion, athletics, photography, and nature study. CHARLES CLEMENCY (Clem) 125 North 51st Street, Philadelphia Born: February 25, 1927 Course: Academic and Stenography Honors: Glee Club, J-2 to S-2. Charlie is the up-and-coming Bob Hope of the class. His cynical humor can turn the dullest moments into entertain¬ ment. His outstanding talents were well exhibited in gym¬ nastics, weightlifting, and bull sessions as well. JOHN WILLIAM COLEMAN (Jack) 2706 Valley Drive, Alexandria, Va. Born: September 1 , 1926 Course: Academic and Sheet Metal Honors: Orchestra, 1-1 to S-2; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Dramatic Club, Cast: Yellow Jack, Office Boy Wanted, Abe Lincoln Sketch; Sergeant in Signal Corps, S-l, S-2; Contributing Editor, Girard Magazine. Jack may have been a quiet fellow, but he is certainly a hard worker. He did well in the many things he attempted. A valuable asset to the swimming team, he is sure to be just as valuable in his chosen field in life. [15 1 1944 (She (ttorinttytan