Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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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

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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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UMBERT CANTALAMESSA (Nicky) Valedictorian 4944 Kershaw Street, Philadelphia Born: March 25, 1928 Course: Regular and Stenographic Honors : National Honor Society, J-2 to S-2; Vice-President of National Honor Society, S-2; L’Alliance Francaise; Contributing Editor Girard Magazine; Echelon Platoon, ’43; Corinthian Staff. Nicky’s intellectual achievements seem to have left a cloud over his athletic ability. An all-around fellow doing a good job in everything, we can feel sure that in the new world Nicky will find a high place. JOHN JAMES CANTWELL (Johnny) 2113 S. 57th Street, Philadelphia Born: April 6, 1929 Course: Regular and Stenographic Honors: Band, 7A to 2-1; Sergeant in Battalion, S-l, S-2; Ech- elon Platoon, ’44; Contributing Editor Girard Magazine , S-l; Cast: Three Marines on Guadalcanal, Pan-American Pageant; Bronze Award for Typewriting, S-l; Junior Life Saving Cer¬ tificate, ’41; Corinthian Staff; Girard News Staff; Referee. Although John is the youngest member of our class, he is one of our literary geniuses, a frequent contributor to the Girard News, the Girard Magazine, and our class book. Determined to get to the top with a minimum of effort, this is one fellow more in¬ terested in life than in a career. FRANCIS JOSEPH CAWLEY (Jim) 413 5 Parish Street, Philadelphia Born: July 1, 1927 Course: Regular and Drafting Honors: Baseball, ’44; Soccer, ’44; Basketball, ’43’-44, ’44-’4J; Philadelphia All-Scholastic Soccer Second Team; Athletic Coun¬ cil, S-l. Jim always had the class laughing at his timely and caustic hu¬ mor. He is by far the wittiest member of the class. However, wit alone doesn’t tell the whole story of Jim. He is one of our out¬ standing athletes and one of our most cooperative members. There is no forgetting a fellow like Jim. GERALD ROBERT CHILELLI (Chippy) 201 Beach Street, Valley Stream Long Island, New York Born: September 22, 1927 Course: General and Clerical Honors: Track, ’43; Lieutenant in Battalion, S-2; Firing Squad, S-2; Activities Night, ’44; Dramatic Club, J-l to S-2; Casts: Prologue to Glory, Three Marines on Guadalcanal, In the Zone. Chippy” is dramatically inclined. He is happy-go-lucky and resolved against letting anything get him down. We will always remember ”Chippy ” for his flair for the unusual and the fact that he was such a good sport when we ribbed him about it. 1945 ®br fflurintfitan