Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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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

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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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ROBERT DANIEL FRY (Bob) President Of The Student Council 6034 Elmwood Avenue, Philadelphia Born: October 27, 1927 Course: General and Foundry Honors: Dramatic Club, ’43; Cast: Prologue To Glory; Echelon Platoon, ’43, ’44; President Of Student Council, S-2; Confer¬ ence Committee, S-l. Bob has a persuasive manner and a knack oj getting things done. The combination of these two qualities guarantees success even beyond leadership in the Student Council. Best of luck to one of our outstanding classmates! NEAL HAMILTON (Neal) 212 South Maple Street Hampstead, New York Born: January 5, 1927 Course: Regular and Automobile Shop Honors: Sergeant-major in Battalion, S-2; Manager of Soccer Squad, ’44; Glee Club, J-l to S-2; Track, ’43 and ’44; Band, 7-A to 2-2. Neal’s influence is felt in the Glee Club as well as on the soccer field. His presence has been a great help to both of these or¬ ganizations. We shall always remember Neal for his willingness to cooperate in any of the class’ undertakings. To this conscien¬ tious worker we reluctantly bid farewell. MARVIN ALLEN HENNIGAR (Marvs) 6122 Glenlock Street, Philadelphia Born: November 2, 1927 Course: Regular and Stenographic Girls, music, and a touch of personality are all that Mans” will ever need in order to remain happy. His smiling, quiet, pleasant disposition make him good company. His main inter¬ est is popular music which justifies his ambition to become the maestro of a dance band. We salute you. Mans”, and may you go swinging on to greater numbers. JOHN ARTHUR HERRLINGER (John) 7811 Montgomery Ave., Elkins Park, Pa. Born: December 2, 1926 Course: Regular and Drafting Honors: Student Council, J-l and J-2; Student Participation Committee; Lieutenant in Battalion, J-2 to S-2; Glee Club, S-2; Echelon Platoon, ’43; Swimming Team, ’42, ’43; Secretary of Student Council, S-2. John is one of the most level-headed members of fan. ’45. As business manager of the Swing Band, he shows his administrative ability. A natator superb, he is a valuable help to our swimming team. As a lieutenant in the Batty, John displays great talent for leadership. Isn’t that enough for one man anyhow? (Euriutljian January [ 22 ]