Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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ROBERT CHARLES GRATER (Cholliei Vice-President 72 East Street, Doylestown. Born: February 4, 1929 Course: Academic and Sheet Metal Honors: Soccer, ' 45, President of Class, 5-1; Vice-President of Class, S-2; Activities Night, ‘44, Lieutenant in Battalion, S-2, Echelon Platoon, ' 44, ' 45; National Honor Society, S-2. Bob ' s smile and personality won him the distinction of Most typical hummer, and rightly so because what would Monday be without some of Bob ' s humor 7 So long, Bob; keep the world smiling. DANIEL JOHN METROKA iDoni Secretary 20016 Main Street, Kingston, Pa. Born: July 17, 1928 Course: Academic and Drafting Honors: Track, ' 44, ' 45, Soccer, ' 45; Secretary of Class, J-2, 5-1, S-2; National Honor Society, J-2 to S-2; President of National Honor Society, S-2, Orchestra, 1-1 to S-2, Student Leader of Or¬ chestra, S-2; Secretary of Student Council, J-2; Conference Commit¬ tee, S-l; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2, American Leg.on Award, 7A; Penman¬ ship Award, Second, 2-2, Henry Kraemer Chemistry Award, Second, S-l; Editor-in-Chief of Corinthian, Student Council, 2-1. Intellectually speaking, Dan is tops. We can ' t even begin to imagine him as anything less than a bank president. We ' ll never forget how easily he used to glide over the hurdles on the track team. Good luck, Dan. The Hum won ' t forget you; neither shall we. JOHN T. CLARKE (Beam Treasurer 414 Morten Ave., Rutledge, Pa. Bom. March 16, 1929 Course: Academic and Drafting Honors: Treosurer of Class, S-l, S-2; National Honor Society, S-l, S-2, Sergeant in Battalion, J-l to S-2; Echelon Platoon, ' 44, ' 45; Activities Night, ' 44, Referee in Building Soccer; Corinthian Staff. Hoppy go lucky yet consc.enf.ous and sincere. That may sound just a little funny, but that ' s a very good description of Bean. There never seems to be a dull moment while we have some of his humor in the crowd. His endeavors in the College bring just one comment: Well done 1 1946 Qllje (Enrinthian

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The Class of January 1946 LOUIS ALLEN JONES (Lou President 4917 A Street, Philadelphia. Born: November 19, 1927 Course: General and Print Shop Honors: Basketball, ' 42- ' 43, ' 43- ' 44, ' 44- ' 45; Captain of Basketball, ' 46; Soccer, ' 45; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Cadet Major in Battalion, S-2; Dramatic Club; Cast: In the Zone, The Lion ' s Whelp , Athletic Council, S-l; Echelon Platoon, ' 43; President of Class, J-l; WFIL Broadcast, Science Is Fun ; Cultural Olympics, In the Zone, The Lion ' s Whelp ; Corinthian Staff. When we say so long to Lou, it will be sad because he has become a friend and pal to everyone. Lou was elected the most popular fellow in the Class, but not because of this did we select him to lead us through our final term. It was because of his interest and efficiency in class affairs. Don ' t forget us! We ' ll always re¬ member you. Dear Classmates, At last we find that it is our turn to say good-bye to the temple on the hill, but it is not without heavy hearts. We have waited a long time for the day when we shall walk down the aisle for the last time, but now that we are almost in that position the full value of precious things we are leaving behind is fully appreciated. Friend¬ ships that have developed among us during the last ten years of solid companionship are everlasting, Memories of years gone by now return. As one author put it in the book Red Blossoms, Few people have learned the art of collecting memories; they collect old china and prints and books—all good and pleasant but frogile and per¬ ishable. But happy memories are indestructible possessions which nothing can take from us. Such is the result of our life here at Girard. Our happy memories, along with the sad ones, will cling to us forever. Teachers and advisers have been our good guides for the past ten years, but now their guiding hands show us to the open gate beyond which lies the world in which we shall spend the rest of our years. We owe a debt to Girard; in that we will not fail. As Theodore Roosevelt once said under similar conditions, Let us not pray for a light burden, but a strong back. Sincerely yours, LOUIS JONES iJljr ffiarintljiau January

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WILLIAM J. BLEWIS (Billi Shaft, Pa. Bom: October 17, 1928 Course: General and Accounting Honors: Manager of Candy Trade, S-l, In Bill we find good looks, personality, and industriousness. His force of mind helped him push through many obstacles in an inspir¬ ing way. To Bill we wish the best of everything. FRANCIS J. BROOKS (Mertle) 153 Schooley Street, Exeter, Pa. Born: April 2, 1929 Course: Academic and Stenography Honors: Guidon of Co. C, S- l, S-2; Sergeant in Battalion; Activities Night, ' 44, ' 45; Baseball Manager, ' 45; Basketball, ' 44. Behind Mertle ' s unassuming smile we find a sincere classmate. The outstanding characteristic in Mertle is his ability to differentiate between work and play. We know he ' ll continue to be an outstanding citizen. JOHN BERGER (Johnnyl 410 Railroad Street, Jersey Shore, Pa. Born: January 3, 1928 Course: General and Accounting Honors: Track, ' 44, ' 45; Assistant Manager of Candy Trade, S-l; Life Scout. Johnny surely is a lion among the ladies, a friend of everyone, and a real hummer. Always ready with a witty remark or a friendly smile, he is a superb pal. Life would have been very dull without h.m and his knack of creating a happy atmosphere. RALPH BERGER I Ralph) 128 S. Peach Street, Philadelphia. Born: October 12, 1927 Course: General and Bookkeeping Honors: Color Trade; Referee in Building Soccer, S-2. Despite his absence from varsity teams, Ralph is a vigorous participant in sports. The quiet but likeable Ralph will be remembered as the ardent Detroit fan, the typical American follower of sports, and the excellent example of sportsmanship. (Earintljimt [ 20 ] January