Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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Class of June, 1956 25 VIRGIL ALFRED BROWN (Virg) Born: January 13, 1938 29 E. Gay St., West Chester, Pa. Course: General and Auto Shop Activities: Sergeant, Battalion, ’53, ’54; Lieutenant, Battalion, ’5 5, ’56; Junior Life Saving, ’54; Senior Life Saving, ’5 5; Echelon, ’54, ’5 5; Cheer Leader, ’5 5, ’56. A happy-go-lucky but a devoted friend. Trusting everyone, he earned our highest esteem. Good luck, Virg”! RALPH GEORGE BRUNO, Jr. (Ralph) Born: June 5, 1938 1617 N. Lang Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. Course: General and Machine Shop Activities: Sergeant, Battalion, Co. A., ’54, ’5 5; Echelon, ’5 5; Second Prize, Joseph G. Simcock Award. When congenial Ralph Bruno leaves, classmates and his numerous flames” will miss him. Whenever a helping hand was needed, Ralph supplied it gladly. LAWRENCE DOMENIC CAROLA (Larry) Born: August 10, 193 8 416 University Boulevard, Oak Valley, Woodbury Heights, New Jersey Course: General and Print Shop Activities: Band, ’51, ’52; Echelon, ’5 5; Jesse B. Manbeck Prize for Printing; Girard News, ’5 5, ’56; Sergeant, Battalion, Co. C., ’54, ’5 5; Lieutenant, Battal¬ ion, Co. C., ’5 5, ’56; Junior Life Saving; Senior Life Saving; Girardian, ’5 5, ’56; Printing Advisor, Girardian, ’5 5, ’56. Larry is the smallest in stature in the class, but not small otherwise. Here is personality plus, friendship everywhere, and willingness to work hard. With these great gifts, he can’t help making good in life. CARL WILLIAM CORBIN (Bill) Born: March 25, 1939 516 Reganhardt Avenue, Moorestown, New Jersey Course: General and Auto Shop Activities: Battalion, ’54 to ’56; Sergeant in Color Guard, Flag Bearer, 54, 5 5 ; Captain, Co. C., ’5 5, ' 56; Junior Life Saving; Senior Life Saving; Swimming, ’54, ’55. . With good looks and carefree nature, Bill will always be a remembered class¬ mate and friend. Great luck to a swell guy.

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24 The Corinthian WILLIAM HENRY BOELL (Reds) Born: August 25, 1938 4626 Wayne Avenue, Philadelphia Course: Academic and Pattern Making Activities: Treasurer, Junior Class, ’5 5; Echelon, ’53, ’54; Lieutenant Quarter¬ master, ’54, ’5 5; Captain of Recruits, ’5 5, ’56; Swimming, ’53, ’54, ’5 5; Soccer, ’53, ’54; Senior Life Saving, ’54. Reds” is small in stature but big in heart. A true friend, his athletic ability teas exceeded only by his sense of humor and loyalty. WILLIAM ARTHUR BOOKER (Bill) Born: June 11, 193 8 121 Green Street, Malvern, Pa. Course: General and Electric Shop His promptness earned him the nickname of Speedy. A reserved personality, he was always in perfect harmony with every activity he attempted. THEODORE EDWARD BREAULT (Ted) Born: March 7, 1938 612 5 Broadway, New York City, New York Course: General and Stenographic Activities: Concert Band, ’52 to ’56; Swing Band, ’5 5, ’56; Drum Sergeant, Concert Band, ’5 5, ’56; Girardian, ’5 5, ’56; First Prize, Manual Arts Award. An excellent drummer, Ted gave freely of his time and efforts to both bands. His joviality helped us smooth over many difficulties. CHARLES LEE BROWN (Chuck) Bom: October 6, 1938 R. D. 1, Penn Run, Pa. Course: General and Auto Shop Activities: Glee Club, Treasurer, ’55, ’56; Lieutenant, Battalion, ’55,’56. Chuck was in good voice in the Glee Club and full of tricks when wrestling. His careful attitude and calmness will be a benefit to him in the world outside.

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26 The Corinthian PETER LAWRENCE CORRIDONI (Pete) Born : July 28, 1938 498 Broad St., Pittston, Pa. Course: General and Electric Shop Activities: Concert Band, ’53 to ’56; Glee Club, ’54 to ’56; Sergeant Drum Major, Concert Band, ’55, ’56; Girard News, ’55, ’56; Girardian, ’56. In the band, on the campus, and in school, Pete proved himself to be a hard worker. PETER FRANCIS COSTELLO (Costie) Born: July 7, 1938 439 N. Irving Avenue, Scranton 10, Pa. Course: General and Bookkeeping Activities: Concert Band, ’52 to ’56; Lieutenant, Concert Band, ' 5 5, ’56; Swing Band, ’54, ’5 5, ’56; Leader, Swing Band, ’5 5, ’56; Photography Club, ’54, ’5 5, ’56; Contributor to Girardian, ’5 5. Pete’s musical ability and sincerity made him one of the most respected and best liked. His merry mood and willingness to help out will enable him to go far after graduation. WILLIAM GORDON CRANE (Bill) Born: August 26, 1938 2928 Elliott St., Baltimore, Maryland Course: General and Electric Shop Activities: Battalion, Co. C., Sergeant, ’54, ’5 5, ’56; Band, ’51 to ’54; Senior Life Saving. Bill is a quiet hummer with an interest in automobiles. His quietness, many times, is overcome, but one can hear him cheering wholeheartedly for his swimming-team mates. He will be remembered by the class. JAMES EDWARD CRAUN (Reb) Born: November 23, 1937 2943 Dinwiddie St., Arlington, Va. Course: General and Sheet Metal Activities: Senior Life Saving; Sergeant, Battalion, ’54, ’5 5; Lieutenant, Battal¬ ion, ’55, ’56; Student Council, ’55, ’56; Echelon, ’54, 5 5 ; Wrestling, 55; Dramatic Club, Cast: Where ’er We Go, ’56. Eddie, with his carefree ways and southern personality, has made life a happy one for himself and his innumerable friends. We can never forget such an amiable fellow, and we hope that he will lead a happy life.