Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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22 The Corinthian WILLIAM ALBERT BRIGGS (Bill) Vice-President Born: March 18, 1939 1107 Tatum St., Woodbury, New Jersey Course: Academic and Carpentry Shop Activities: Girardian, ’5 5, ’56; Editor-in-chief, Corinthian; Recruit Lieu¬ tenant, ’55; Captain, Co. B., ’55, ’56; Intramural Soccer Champions, ’55; Dramatic Club, ’56. Big in body but his heart was bigger. Broad in mind, his smile was broader. His effort on this booklet and other class services deserve onr deepest thanks. RICHARD ALAN CHADWICK (Chads) Born: March 23, 1939 605 Patton Avenue, Homestead, Pa. Course: Academic and Stenographic Activities: Editor-in-chief, The Girardian, ’5 5, ’56; Girard News, ’5 5, ’56; Corinthian; Dramatic Club, ’5 5, ’56; Battalion, Echelon, ’5 5; Lieutenant, ’55, ’56; Intramural Soccer Champs, ’55; Gym, ’54, ’55. Athlete, scholar, leader, and true friend are all synonymous with the name Rich. He has made an outstanding mark here, and he has a place in the hearts of everyone of us because of his rich personality and fine qualities. BERNARD CHARLES PUDIMOTT (Puds) Treasurer Born: August 11, 193 8 406 Maple Street, Nanticoke, Pa. Course: General and Sheet Metal Activities: Treasurer, Senior Class, ' 56; Guidon Bearer, Co. A.; Battalion, 54, ’55; First Sergeant, Co. A., ’55, ’56; Manager, Swing Band, ’56; Gym, ’53, ’54, ’55. Earnest and hard-working in the gym and in everything else, he made a great treasurer. His devotion made him our friend. Good luck. Puds! HOWARD ANTON (Howie ' Born: July 27, 1939 113 S. 37th St., Philadelphia Course: Academic and Stenographic Activities: First Prize in Herman C. Horn Essay Contest, ’5 3; Girardian Staff, ’52, ’53, ’54, ’55; Girard News, ’5 5, ’56; Editor, Girard News, ’5 5, 56 ; Book¬ keeper, Student Center, ’54, ’5 5; Recruit Lieutenant, Battalion, 5 5, ’56; Recording Secretary, Student Council, ’5 5, ’56; Dramatic Club, 5 2, 5 3, 54, ’5 5, ’56; Cast: Nic rolas Nickleby, The Statue, Christmas Carol, Captain of the Gate, and Kings in Nomania; W. G. C., announcer, ’56; Editor, Corinthian, ' 56; National Honor Society, ’5 5, ’56. A tireless, capable worker with a quiet sense of humor, Howie is noted for getting things done in The Girard News, The Corinthian, and in Student Government. Despite his many activities, he was constantly on the Honor Roll.

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Class of June, 1956 21 ROBERT THOMAS MELVIN (Mel) President Born: December 21, 1938 1011 N. Main Avenue, Scranton, Pa. Course: General and Bookkeeping Activities: Student Council, ’53, ’54, ’55, ’56; Chairman, School Committee, ’54, ’5 5; Chairman, Social Committee, 5 5, ’56; Dramatic Club, ’53, ’54, ’5 5, ’56; Cast: Nicholas Nickleby, Christmas Carol, and O’Halloran’s Luck; Pres¬ ident, Dramatic Club, ’5 5, ’56; Student Faculty Committee, ’54, ’5 5, ’56; W. G. C., announcer, ’56. Bob, with his jovial personality and good-natured sense of humor, has been and always will be regarded in high esteem. A capable leader, he has filled his position with utmost efficiency. We sincerely hope that his future will be one of happiness and success. Farewell, Bob! May God bless you always. Dear Classmates, For ten years we have lived here together at Girard. During that time we have absorbed a fine education and the best principles of right manhood. We have completed our preliminary training and we now stand on the threshold of adult life. Perhaps the toughest years of manhood are the ones we now face—the first few. In these years we will make many decisions, decisions which were previously made by teachers or instruct¬ ors. These decisions soon fall into habits and the habits represent principles. If we are to select sound principles for our later life we must make sound decisions in our younger life. As we go forth into life, we leave behind our teachers, housemasters, and friends. But in a sense we can never leave Girard behind with its good name. No matter where we are or what we are doing, we are a product of this college. It is our ob¬ ligation to convince everyone with whom we come in contact that the product of Girard is ma¬ ture in every sense of the word. Before we depart, let us pause and thank the entire staff of Girard College, thank them for instilling in our minds the purest principles of morality. I would like also to express my sincere thanks to you, the class, for selecting me to serve you in the position of president. God bless and keep you always. [ inceve sif y,otwd, $oler ■Kelvin

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Class of June, 1956 23 JEROME N. BATALSKY (Jerry) Born: January 13, 1939 4868 N. Marshall St., Philadelphia Course: Academic and Stenographic Activities: Battalion, ’52, ’53, ’54; Commissioned, ’5 5, ’56; Dramatic Club, ’S3, ’54, ' 55, ’56; Student Center, ’S3, ’54; Assistant Bookkeeper, ’55, ’56; As¬ sistant Manager; W. G. C. writing staff, ’54, ’5 5, ' 56; Glee Club, ’54, ' 5 5, ’56; Girard News, ’54, ’55, ’56; Girardian, ’54, ’55, ’56; Third Prize, Ginger As- socation, ' SO; Herman C. Horn Essay Contest, Second Prize, ’54; John A. Campbell Third Prize, ’5 5. A congenial fellow and always ready to lend a band, Jerry was much treasured. His good judgment aided us many times. RALPH JOSEPH BECKER Ralph) Born: August 19, 193 8 5615 Atlantic Avenue, Ventnor, New Jersey Course: Academic and Stenographic Actitivies : Concert Band, ’52, ’S3, ’54, ’5 5, ’56; Captain, Concert Band, ’5 5, ’56; Swing Band, ’53, ’54, ’5 5, ’56; Secretary, Rifle Club, ’54, ’5 5; Rifle Club, ’54, ’5 5, ’56; President, Rifle Club, ’56; Intramural Soccer Champs, ’5 5; All- Star Intramural Soccer, ’5 5. Always ready for a little fun, bis sincerity and cheerfulness leave a lasting memory. NICHOLAS JOHN BERTINO (Bert) Born: February 11, 1938 145 W. 5th Avenue, Conshohocken, Pa. Course: General and Print Shop Activities: Dramatic Club, ’5 5, ’56; Cast; O ' Halloran ' s Luck; W. G. C., ' 5 5, ’56; Girard News, ’55; Glee Club, ’55, ’56; Battalion, Sergeant, ’55, ’56. Bert has always found time for fun all the way. Even when the going was tough, his was a smile. Our class will surely miss his friendly wit and good humor. THOMAS EDWARD BILHEIMER (Tom) Born: December 8, 193 8 1110 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Morrisville, Pa. Course: General and Electric Shop Although timid and shy in social affairs, Tom was enthusiastic and aggressive in other activities.