Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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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

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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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GEORGE MATTHEWS COULTER (George) 693 5 Anderson Street, Philadelphia Born: October 5, 1927 Course: Regular anil Stenographic Honors: National Honor Society; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Orches¬ tra, J-2 to S-2; Band, 7-A to S-2; First Lieutenant in Band, S-2; Swing Band, 2-2 to S-2; Cultural Olympics Music Auditions’ Winner, S-2; Activities Night, ’42, ’43, ’44; Casts: Little Father of the Wilderness and A Tale of Two Cities. George is a fellow full of fun, but he knows when and how to be serious. The music from his trumpet will long be remem¬ bered. We arc sure that George will reach success even though he is pleasantly mischievous. Just the kind to make people happy, you know. RICHARD CUMMINGS (Ick) 102 Willow Avenue, Norwood Born: April, 19, 1927 Course: Regular and Drafting Honors: Band, 7-B to 1-2. Ick” could always be expected to do the unusual. His serious humor brought many a laugh from us. Nor did he evade feminine companionship. Ick” may not earn a million dollars, but he’s bound to be a success in life. GLEN FOREST DRIES (Glen) 626 Walnut Street, Emmaus, Pa. Born: March 5, 1927 Course: Regular and Sheet Metal Honors: Dramatic Club, J-l to S-2; Casts: Three Marines on Guadalcanal, Vision of Simon Bolivar, Prologue to Glory; Band, 7-B to 1-2; Lieutenant in Battalion, S-2; Echelon Platoon, ’43, ’44; Glee Club, S-l to S-2; Fencing Team, ’43, ’44; Co-Cap¬ tain of Fencing Team, ’44. Spreading those rare attributes of methodical and whole-hearted effort which made him excel in mechanics over other activities, Glen has acquired many friends and honors during his life at Girard. Judging from his numerous friends and his enviable rec¬ ords in Sheet Metal, fencing and dramatics, we are sure that Glen will make his mark in the world. FRANK EARL (Frank) 7709 Walker Street, Philadelphia Born: August 6, 1927 Course: Regular and Stenographic Honors: Fencing Team, ’43, ’44, ’45; Contributing Editor Gir¬ ard Magazine; Student Council, J-l; Corinthian Staff. Frank lives a quiet, unassuming life and for this reason is not so well known as some. He is an outstanding member of the fenc¬ ing club as an accomplished sabreman. We shall always remember Frank because he is a swell pal.” (5mintl|ian January [20]