Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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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

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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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JOSEPH V. DICAMPLI (Joel 974 N. 66th Street, Philadelphia. Bern March 21, 1928 Course: Academic and Sheet Metal Honors: Gym, ' 44, ' 45; Vice-President of Class, J-2; Senior Life- Saving, S-l; Glee Club, S-1, S-2; Dramatic Club, ' 45; Cast: Lion ' s Whelp, ' Tale of Two Cities ; Playwright, Tale of Two Cities ; Student Council, 2-2; Activities Night, ' 44; Echelon Platoon, ' 44. Dramatics, gymnastics. Cadet Corps, and Glee Club—Joe certainly gets around. Scholastically able, Joe should have little difficulty in scampering to the top. Good luck, Joe! PAUL A. Dl CICCO I Chick i 7211 Tulip Street, Philadelphia. Born: May 8, 1928 Course: General and Patternmaking Honors: Lieutenant in Battalion, S-2; Firing Squad, ' 45. Laugh and the world laughs with you, must be Chick ' s motto, for at times he shook the building. Always willing to have a good time and yet conscientious in everything he undertook—-that ' s Chick RAFFAELE L. Dl CICCO (Chic 742 Morris Street, Philadelphia Born June 27, 1928 Course: Academic ond Sheet Metal Honors: Band, 7-A to 2-2; Drum Major, 2-2 to S-2, Gym, ' 43; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Activities Night, ' 44 Chick ' s powerful build fitted in perfectly with his gym work. His ombition, to be a dentist, is a good one and we are sure he will achieve his goal. We are confident of Chick ' s ability to swing into the life of the outside world with ease and make a success of himself JOHN E. DOUGHERTY (Dod 5237 Chester Ave., Philadelphia. Born November 14, 1928 Course Academic and Foundry Honors: Track, ' 44 ' 45; Sergeant in Battalion, S-2 Though not in the limelight scholastically, Doc possesses the great¬ est asset in life—happiness. His gloom-dispelling manner helped us through many blue moments. Doc ' s ready smile made fast friends with everyone. ®ljr (Enriutbimt January