Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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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

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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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JOHN D. CHAPPELL (Chip) 56 N. 2nd Street, Duquesne, Pa. Born: May 31, 1928 Course: Academic and Foundry Honors: Basketball, ' 44- ' 45; Echelon Platoon, ' 45; Soccer Manager, ' 45. Wherever you see a basketball, Chip is probably not far behind. The tallest in the Class, Chip ' s stature is well adapted to basket¬ ball. His outstanding characteristic is perseverance. He has had some trying times, but he always comes up smiling. Good luck, Chip, you deserve all that comes your way. CARL W. COLIN Hick t Columbia, Pa. Born: October 31, 1927 Course: General and Auto Shop Honors: Baseball, ' 45; Soccer, ' 45; Sergeant-major in Battalion, S-2; Orchestra, 1-1 to S-l; Student Council, 1-2, S-2; Treasurer of Student Council, S-2; Athletic Council, S-l, S-2. There aren ' t many handsome boys who are athletically inclined and yet do a good job in their school work. However, Hick has all these qualities His ability in baseball will long be remembered. Although quite timid among girls, he hos had little difficulty making friends in Girard. VICTOR DAMIANI (Creep) 1613 S. 18th Street, Philadelphia. Born. September 2, 1928 Course: General and Carpentry Honors: Baseball, ' 45; Soccer, ' 45; Student Council, J-2; Athletic Council, S-l, Sergeant in Battalion, S-2; Activities Night, ' 44; Pan American Day Celebration, ' 45. Vic is a regulor guy. His athletic prowess and congenial, carefree manner have prompted his classmates to name him the most friendly boy in the Class. His influence will always be an asset. MELVIN T. DAVIS (Dave) 2233 N. Franklin Street, Philadelphia. Born: December 15, 1928 Course: Academic and Carpentry Honors: Gym, ' 44- ' 45, ' 45- ' 46; Sergeant in Battalion, S-l, S-2; Senior Life Saving Certificate, S-l. If Dave ' s ability as a gymnast were to decide his future, we know he would be a success. Dave can always be depended upon to help whenever needed. A good friend and a loyal classmate, he will long be remembered. 1946 [ 21 ] (ttortntljtan