Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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KENNETH PAUL GIBBONS (GibI Lake Road, Lake Winolo, Pa. Born: August 17, 1931 Course: Regular and Clerical Activities: Band, 7-A to 2-2; Concert Band, ' 47 to ' 49; Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Dramatic Club, J-2 to S-2; Centennial Pageant; Activities Night, ' 47; Captain of Junior Bond; Captain of Senior Band, S-2: Culturol Olympics, ' 46, ' 47, ' 48. Happy go lucky yet conscientious ond sincere. That may sound just a little odd, but that ' s a very good description of Ken. ' No dull moments while we have his humor in the crowd His work here ollow just one comment: Well done ' JOHN FRANCIS J. GLOWACKI (Wocksi 7146 Cottage Street, Philadelphia Born: February 23, 1932 Course. Regular and Stenography Activities: Student Council, J-2 to S-2; Secretary of the Student Council, J-2; Vice-President of the Student Council, S-l; Condy Trade, ' 47, Monoger of the Candy Trade, ' 48; Lieutenant in the Bat- tolion; Soccer, ' 48; Treasurer of the Student Council, ' 48; Echelon Platoon, ' 48; Activities Night, ' 47; Centennial Pageant, ' 48. His congenial smile, everlasting friendliness, unassuming manner and strength of personolity hove placed Wacs high in our esteem. He excelled in everything he undertook ond is a truly born leader. We shall always think of him os a true friend. BENNETT STEPHEN GOMOLAK (Beni 720 Firwoy, Ookmont, Pa. Born: July 5, 1931 Course: Regulor and Drofting Activities: Glee Club, J-2 to S-2; Centennial Pageant. At the pool table Ben was quite a master of the cue. In the Glee Club he served as a high-rating tenor. We must not forget Ben ' s athletic ability. Although he never tried for varsity sports, he was olways a high-rater in the intramural gomes. Farewell to a swell fellow I ROBERT EDWARD HAROLD I Marl 1301 William Street, Philadelphia Born: January 23 1931 Course: Generol and Sheet Metal Activities: Americon Legion Award, ' 43; Soccer, ' 45, ' 46, ' 47, ' 48; Baseball, ' 46, ' 47, ' 48; Basketball, ' 47, ' 48; Captain of Soccer Team, Co-coptoin in Baseball; Gold Soccer Aword; President of J-2; Ech¬ elon Platoon, ' 46; Color Guard; Sergeant in Battalion, Athletic Council; Centennial Pogeant. Har, though rather reserved, was one of the most popular members of the class. His outstanding athletic achievements, as proven by the fact that he is one of the best center forwards the college soccer team has ever known commanded our respect. Hor never found it necessary m raiK excessively; his outstanding qualities spoke for themselves.

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THOMAS EDWARD FOLEY (TomI Magdalen Stokes Mill Rd., Eost Stroudsburg, Po. Born: September II, 1931 Course: Regulor and Stenography Activities: Centennial Pageant, ' 48; Gold Type Pin, S-l; Activities Night, ' 47. Friendly, sincere, ond modest, these are our observations of this loyal classmate. Tom is very fond of sports and excels in basketball, soccer, and baseball. Although rarely in the limelight, his worm smile and good nature exerted a profound influence on oil those who knew him. WILLIAM HENRY FREUDENBERGER (Freudyi 5449 Marsden Street, Philodelphia Born: March II, 1931 Coudse Regular and Stenography Activities: Jr. Band, 1-1 to 2-1; Sr. Bond, 2-2; Drill Bond, J-1; Con¬ cert Bond, J-2 to S-2; Trock, ' 48, Soccer Numerals, ' 47, Activities Night, ' 47; Glee Club, j-2 to S-2; Sergeant in Band, S-2; Centennial Pageant; Cultural Olympics, ' 47; Dromotic Club, S-2; Soccer, ' 48. Music is soid to be the speech of angels. Perhaps Freudy ' s speech through the tuba isn ' t ongel ' s, but it is eloquent His good looks, likable personality, athletic prowess os shown in intramural and school sports, bring admiration from those who come into contact with him. LEWIS GEORGE FRITZ (Lewi 323 Franklin Street, Bethlehem, Pa. Born: February I, 1931 Course: General and Machine Shop Activities: Glee Club, S-l to S-2; Echelon Platoon, ' 48; Centennial Pogeont; Activities Night, ' 47. Although not in the limelight much, Louie is a fellow we con always depend on. His store of useful information virtually made him a machinist ' s wolking encyclopedia. MAURICE GAWLAS (Skinnyl R. 221 Mifflin Street, Johnstown, Pa. Born: November 20, 1930 Course: Regular and Pattern Shop Activities ' Echelon Platoon, ' 47; Centennial Pogeont, ' 48; Second in Competitive Drill, ' 48; Sergeont Quartermaster in Color Guard, ' 48. The best things come in small pockages. Skinny is no exception. Always ready with a hearty greeting, he is one of the most likable fellows we know. His cheerfulness, broad and warming smile, ond his fronkness and sincerity in all that he does hove made him universolly populor. Certainly he will never be without friends.

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DAVID JOSEPH HARPER iDovel 135 Hillside Ave., Edwordsville, Pq Born: Februory 25, 1931 Course: Practical Arts and Printing Activities: Corporal in Battalion, Echelon Platoon, ' 48, Activities Ninht, ' 47 Dove has enviable qualities. His personal ty hos brought him huge success in every tosk he hos undertaken His good looks end clever way with people have olso ottrocted no end of girl friends ond social followers. WILLIAM RONALD HEIDEL (Hick) 208 Courtdale Ave. Courtdole, Luzerne, Pa Born: November 4, 1931 Course: Regular and Printing Activities: Activities Night, ' 47; Jesse B. Manbeck Prize, j-2. Perhaps Hick isn ' t the most active member of the class but he ' s important. His efficiency in the Print Shop has been recognized by everyone, His love of gentle sleep hos produced the scene we ' ll always remember: Hick, late for breokfost! HAROLD HERBERT HEPLER (Hepi R. F. D, No. 1, Box 196, Ashlond, Pa. Bo rn September 21, 1930 Course. Practical Arts ond Machine Shop Activities: Manager of Gym Team, 1948, Medal for Citizenship in Scouting, 1944; Girord Mogazme Staff. Heps is always modest and retiring but very easy to get along with He helped those who stumbled and alwoys shored good things with others. Although hoppy by noture, he con be serious when occasion demands. Heps will certainly go far so ably supported by his keen brain. JOSEPH HOFFMAN (Joel 1820 Monmouth Street, Philadelphio Born: November 28, 1930 Course: Regular and Clerical Activities: Sergeont in Battalion, Echelon Plotoon, ' 48; Activities Night, ' 47 Joe ' s good looks and sparkling persanality have achieved many :- ' ;ial victories. His quiet work in the Commercial Department is sure to make a loud bang in the business world. Here ' s luck, Joe