Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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EDWARD CHARLES MAHASKY (Mej) Vice-President 336 Thirwell Avenue, Hazleton Born: June 11, 1927 Course: Regular and Machine Shop Honors : Captain in Battalion, S-2; Vice-President of Class, S-2; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Vice-President of Glee Club, S-2; Echelon Platoon, J-2; Dramatic Club, J-2 to S-2; Casts: Three Marines on Guadalcanal, In the Zone, A Christmas Carol; Assistant Editor, Girard Magazine; Corinthian Staff; Girard News Staff, S-2; Referee. With his good looks, leadership, and ever-ready jokes, Mej” ;s one of our class’ most outstanding personalities. Although a potential athlete, he devotes most of his time to dramatics and writing where his talents lie. Jot him down as one who does his share of the work and a little more. JOSEPH ANTHONY SCHIAVO (Joe) Treasurer 1218 S. 15 th Street, Philadelphia Born: March 21, 1927 Course: Regular and Clerical Honors: Treasurer of Class, J-l to S-2; Conference Commit¬ tee, S-l, S-2; Contributing Editor, Girard Magazine, S-2; Corinthian Staff; National Honor Society, S-l, S-2; Activ¬ ity Night Project: Cast, Vision of Simon Bolivar; Referee. Another potential athlete, Joe preferred, however, to increase his fund of knowledge. This versatile fellow, our class treasurer, has a heart-warming smile which will stay with us the rest of our lives. Being friendly is second nature to Joe, so we are sure he will make the most of life. EDWIN L SCHMIDT (Ed) Secretary 2230 N. Hancock Street, Philadelphia Born: November 26, 1927 Course: Regular and Pattern Shop Honors: Special Art Class, 7-B to 1-1; Echelon Platoon, ’43; Lieutenant In Battallion, S-l, S-2; National Honor Society, J-2 to S-2; Secretary of National Honor Society, S-2; Secretary of Class, J-l, S-l, S-2; Gym Team, ’43, ’44; Cultural Olympics Award, 7-B, S-l; Corinthian Staff. Schmitty” combines good looks and a fine physique with superb art talent. He excels in gym-work and, although he is the bashful type, he is never short of friends. With all these assets and many ambitions, we are really expecting great things of a great guy — Schmitty.” JOSEPH AMATO (Joe) 1927 Hoffman Street, Philadelphia Born: November 1, 1927 Course: Regular and Auto Shop Honors: Conference Committee, S-l; Contributing Editor Gir¬ ard Magazine; Corinthian Staff. Whether composing a love note or producing a piece of art, Joe is good at writing. Quiet, unassuming, and mannerly, he is well liked by everyone. With the aid of his mechanical and artistic abilities Joe is going places. £945 [ 17 ] (Cmintljtan

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The Class of January 1945 WALTER RAYMOND DUDLIK (Walt) President R. D. No. 2, Bristol, Pa. Born: March 24, 1927 Course-. Regular and Patternmaking Honors: Swimming Team, ’42-’43; ’43-’44; Captain of Swim¬ ming Team, ’43-44; AAU Backstroke Awards; President of Class, S-2; Vice-President of Class, J-l; 2 3 Yard Backstroke Record, ’44; Medley Record, ’43; Track Team, ’44; Echelon Platoon, ’43; Guidon Co. D., J-2 to S-2; Vision of Simon Bolivar, Pan Ameri¬ can Pageant; Editor-in-Chief, Corinthian. To describe Walt all we need to say is that he is a great guy.” His commendable record as leader and athlete, his sincerity, and his friendly and cheerful disposition are readily discernible. Walt is a fellow upon whom we looked for leadership and guidance. We need not wish him luck in becoming a success, for with his abilities he is bound to have it. Dear Classmates: We have passed ten years at Girard—not as mere friends but as brothers, and as graduation day approaches we must turn to go in different directions. Although I’ll never see some of you again, I’ll always remember your kind and eager faces, not only in school, but outside of school when you so willingly helped me. This graduation, which we have anticipated for many years, has at last become a reality, and it forces us to say good-bye. In the future I’ll spend many hours reminiscing over those treasured days as leader of a truly fine bunch of fellows. Henceforth we shall travel many pathways of life. We can unhesitatingly tackle the problems of life with confidence, for our teachers have striven and succeeded in inculcating the means of distinguishing between right and wrong. We shall be able to look back with gratitude upon all that the officers of the College have done for us. And, more than that, we have helped one another in crossing the Rubicon from childhood to manhood. Upon leaving we enter a world of war and turmoil—a world of competition. But, knowing you as I do, I am not dubious that all of you will leave your marks upon the world—marks of credit to Girard and to me. Common words just weren’t made to convey my deep-rooted feelings on departing from you and Girard. But our final song will re-echo the true sentiments of our hearts as we sing: We shall miss the daily rounds, victory and all. Miss the gay parades, and miss classmates most of all.” With all sincerity I bid farewell, Sincerely, Walter Dudlik (Sty? (Eunutljian [ 16 ] January

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FRANCIS XAVIER BAMBERGER (Babs) 6024 Bingham Street, Philadelphia Born: August 20, 1927 Course: General and Machine Shop Honors: Echelon Platoon, ’43; Lieutenant in Battalion, S-l, S-2; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Soccer, ’44. Babs is one of our best athletes. He is friendly and easy to get along with. As a lieutenant in the batty, Babs” has ample opportunity to prove his leadership, and he does so very ably. These qualities combined stamp Babs” as a real success at the College, and we are certain he will be just as successful after he leaves. WALTER BLAZOWSKI (Buzz) 1416 Kerper Street, Philadelphia Born: January 3, 1927 Course: General and Foundry Honors: Track, ’43, Soccer, ’43, ’44; Athletic Council, S-l, S-2; Captain in Battalion, S-l; Captain Inspector, S-2; Cap¬ tain of Soccer Team, ’44; Member of Student Council, S-2; Treasurer of Student Council, S-2; Echelon Platoon. Buzz” is a typical hummer.” His athletic ability and congenial carefree way have won him many admirers. Buzz” hopes to get into the Marines, and the class is sure that the Corps will wel¬ come him. We’re certainly proud to have Buzz” graduate with us, and we wish him a place among the famous. RICHARD HENRY BOELL (Chink) 111S. Spruce Avenue, Essington, Pa. Born: December 23, 1926 Course: Regular and Machine Shop Honors: Band, 7-A to S-2; Orchestra, S-2; Sergeant of Band, S-2. Chink” will long be remembered for his ubiquitous, witty say¬ ings. Though they extracted many a groan, they enlivened every gathering. Girls are among his prominent worries, but he had the courage not to let them interfere with his studies. PAUL PHILIP BUDENSTEIN (Paul) J729 Cedar Avenue, Philadelphia Born: June 27, 1928 Course: Regular and Stenographic Honors: Sergeant in Battalion, S-l, S-2, National Honor So¬ ciety, S-2. Paul is always modest and retiring but very easy to get along with. He helped those who stumbled and always shared good 1 things with others. Although happy by nature, he can be serious when occasion demands. Paul will certainly go far so ably supported by his keen brain. We wish him the best of luck. 3b? fflmiutbiatt [ 18 ] January