Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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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]

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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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WILLIAM L. EDSELL (Eds) Wyalusing, Pa. Born: October 6, 1926 Course: General and Carpentry T,T: G ' “ ??■ J 2 “ - Nigh, p„ jcct , - 4) , “ ° e 7 the artni ' caIIy inclined members of the class of n ' ' ViZ } ,S 7 ' of life and is never one to f n ° 8e ' him d ° U - Alw y fondly with sideZorld co f, « c to make many friends in the out- ANTHONY MICHAEL FALZONE (Tony) 1271 Park Boulevard, Camden, N. J. Born: April 21, 1927 Course: General and Patternmaking Honors: Band, 7-A to 2-1; Guidon Co. C; Soccer Team ’44 At any social gathering, party, or any other activity of our Z ' aZ 5 Pr r CC ,r “ ,WayS C t araCteriZed b ' hh f‘ n e elass Although small m stature, he is a demon on the athletic field. Tony, may Ufe be as swell” to you as you have been to us! JOHN FRANCIS FINNEGAN (John) 2180 E. Oakdale Street, Philadelphia Born: September 25, 1927 Course: Regular and Clerical Honors: Orchestra, 1-1 to S-2; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2. John has an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. Had there been a weight-lifting team in Girard, he undoubtedly would have been a prominent member. John loves the finer things of life”; he is a good musician, too. Here’s to you, John! JOHN EDWARD FOLEY (Jay) 5 534 Linmore Avenue, Philadelphia Born: April 5, 1927 Course; Regular and Automobile Shop Honors: Captain of Co. A, S-2; Echelon Platoon, ’43; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; President of Glee Club, S-2. Jay is the sort one becomes naturally attached to. As captain in the Batty” and as president of the Glee Club, fay showed us plenty of leadership. Full of fun, he is always a favorite. Just keep on, fay, and you’ll get there. 945 [ 21 ] Shr (Cnrinthum