Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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Class of June, 1956 29 ROBERT DAVID HARBISON (Herb) Born: February 12, 1939 28 Evergreen Avenue, Mantua, New Jersey Course: General and Machine Shop Activities: Corporal, Battalion, ’5 5; Echelon, ’5 5; Second Place, Individual Competitive Drill; Sergeant Quartermaster, Color Guard, ’56; Glee Club, ’5 5, ’56; Gym, ’54, ’5 5; Soccer, ’54; All-Independent Team, ’5 5. Herb’s various athletic achievements, plus his fine spirit, have made him an able co-captain of the soccer team. With his friendly personality, he has made good with the fair ones. CARL RAYMOND HAVIRA (Huv) Born: August 9, 1938 503 Blackman Street, Wilkes Barre, Pa. Course: Academic and Pattern Shop Activities: Lieutenant, Co. B., ’5 5, ’56; Echelon, ’54, ’5 5; Girard News, Sports Editor, ’56; Girardian, ’5 5, ’56; Glee Club, ’5 5, ’56; Dramatic Club, ’5 3, 54, ’55, ’56; Cast: Nicholas Nickleby and The Ghost of Benjamin Sweet ; W. G. C. announcer, ’55, ’56; Senior Life Saving, ’54; 150 yd. individual medley record, ’55; 150 yd. medley relay record, ’5 5; Swimming, ’53, ’54, ’5 5. The class record-breaker in the pool. Sincere and generous, Carl gave of his time and efforts to the betterment of the class. We wish him the best of everything. DONALD HEMPEL (Don) Born: October 28, 1938 20146 Runnymede St., Canoga Park, California Course: General and Electrical Shop Activities: Rifle Club, ’5 5, ’56. Don is the quiet worker and wide reader. His interests in radio and electronics will help a lot in future years. GARY IVOR HODGSON (Hodge) Born: September 16, 1937 22 Central Avenue, Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey Course: General and Bookkeeping Activities: Sergeant, Co. C., ’53, ’54; Sergeant, Color Guard, ’54, ’5 5; Lieu¬ tenant, Co. A., ’5 5, ’56; Echelon, ’52, ’53; Basketball, ’5 5; Baseball, ’5 5; In¬ tramural Basketball, ’56. With a bright smile and funny remark, Gary could always be found where there was fun. A well-rounded personality and a true friend.

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28 The Corinthian JAMES VINCENT ERARIO (Jim) Born: May 6, 193 8 2 512 Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City, New Jersey Course: General and Drafting Activities : Battalion, ’51 to ’56; Lieutenant, ' 5 5, ’56; Firing Squad, ’5 5; Dramatic Club, ’5 5, ’56; Cast: O’Halloran ' s Luck; Gym ) ’5 5; First Prize, Poster Contest, ’56. Always the object of a lot of teasing, Jim has taken it good-naturedly. Unself¬ ish, friendly, and of extremely high character, he will go far. ANDREW JOSEPH ERMILIO Andy) Born: May 7, 1939 2208 S. Darien St., Philadelphia Course: General and Carpentry Activities: Student Center, ’5 5, ’56; Battalion, Co. B. Andy is the jovial, easy-going type of friend who can always brighten any situation. For his amiability Andy will always stand out among our happiest memories. JOSEPH CLIFFORD FLANAGAN (Joe) Born: July 29, 1938 3228 Tilton St., Philadelphia Course: General and Pattern Shop Activities: Glee Club, ’55, ’56; W. G. C. announcer, ’55, ’56; The Girardian, ’5 5, ’56; Lieutenant, Recruits, ’53, ’54; Echelon, ’54; Lieutenant, Co. C., 54, ’5 5; Captain Inspector, ’55, ’56; Student Council, ’54, 5 5; Chairman, House Committee, ’5 5; Baseball, ’5 5; Intramural Basketball, ’5 6. Joe will always be remembered for his leadership in both sports and school activities. His sincerity on the baseball diamond and jovial sense of humor make him one who will not be forgotten. EDWARD JOSEPH FRITZ (Ed) Born: May 18, 193 8 3220 Wellington St., Philadelphia Course: Academic and Drafting Activities: Lieutenant, Battalion, ’5 5, ’56; Color Guard, ’5 5, 56; Girard News, ’55, ’56; Track, ’54. Ed’s carefree personality and happy-go-lucky spirit tabled him tops with ns. Always ready for a good time, he will be long remembered.

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30 The Corinthian ROBERT HOLZINGER (Hose) Born: December 11, 1939 348 Church St., Reading, Pa. Course: Academic and Stenographic Activities: Battalion, ’53 to ’55; W. G. C., ’56; Girard News, ’55, ’56. Although Girard’s answer to George Mikan sometimes came in for some occas¬ ional razberries,” he has earned everybody’s respect by taking them with a grin. The Coach tvill find it hard to fill Hose’s” shoes on next year’s basketball RICHARD HOUGHTON (Rich) Born: January 30, 1939 2518 N. 5th St., Philadelphia Course: General and Pattern Making Activities: Battalion, Corporal, ’54; Battalion, Sergeant, ’5 5; Echelon, ’54, ’5 5; First Place, Individual Competitive Drill, ’5 5; Sergeant Major, Color Guard, ’56; Gym, ’54; Senior Life Saving, ’5 5. An Adonis of the class. Rich proved to be an asset in any athletic competition he entered. Along with this athletic ability he has a well-rounded personality and a great sense of humor. Good luck to a swell fellow! HARRY JOHNSON (Johnny) Born: November 18, 1938 45 5 S. 60th St., Philadelphia Course: General and Sheet Metal Activities: Sergeant, Co. D., ’5 5, ’56; Intramural All-Star Basketball Team, 54, ’55; Soccer, ’54; All-Independent Team, ’55; All-Scholastic, Second Team, ’5 5 ; Baseball, ’5 5. Here is another of Girard’s energetic athletes who is a bag of tricks on the soccer field and an almost flawless baseball player. He ivill be remembered as one of Girard’s best ball players. ROBERT WAYNE JONES (Jonesy) Born: June 25, 1939 329 Ezra Street, Bridgeport, Conn. Course: General and Machine Shop Activities: Sergeant, Battalion,, Co. C„ ’55; Recruit Lieutenant, 5 5, 56 ; Girardian,’ 55,’56. . There are many New Englanders in the College, almost all of them on tin Faculty. One exception is reliable, tenacious Bob Jones. Bob is a good example of Yankee dependability.