Girard College - Corinthian Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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CALVIN JAY BICKINGS (BOOTY) 541 Green Street, Norristown, Pa. Born: April 23, 1941 Course: General II and Carpentry Activities: Senior Lifesaving, ’56; Advanced Swimming, ’56; Water Safety Aide, “56; Sergeant, Co. B, ' 5S- ' 59; S-4 Intramural Soccer Champions, ’58. Booty ' ' was another fellow who was seldom in the limelight. Whatever difficulties faced him , he always stood up to them with a grin. ROBERT PETER BOHN (JOHN) 4513 Vista Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Born: July 22, 1942 Course: Academic and Clerical Activities: Concert Band, ’S5-’57; Glee Club, ’57-’59; Cast: Kings of Nomania, ’56; Sen¬ ior Lifesaving, ’58; Advanced Swimming, ’58; Girardian, ’58-’59. With his stomach, which he always pets with a contented look on his face, and his carefree laughter, John plays the part of a guy out to have a good time, and plays it well. School won’t be the same when he says Aufweidershen.” - dtaii. MARK JAY BROWN (CAR) Tobin’s Farm, Woodbine, N. J. Born: June 7, 1941 Course: General I and Automotive Activities: Swimming, ’56-’59; Senior Lifesaving, ’56; Advanced Swimming, ’56; Water Safety Aide, ’56; Girard News, Distribution Manager, ’5 8-’59; Sergeant, Co. A, ’57. Always wearing a pleasant smile, Car” has a buoyant personality. As the class mech¬ anic, he has helped many a faculty member whose car needed work. His garage will have our patronage. JOSEPH BRUNO (J. B.) 411 McNair Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. Born: March 10,1941 Course: General II and Machine Shop Activities: Student Center, ’55-’59; Rifle Club, ’57-’59; President, Rifle Club, ’58-’59; Photography Club, ’56-’59; S-4 Intramural Soccer Champions, ’5 8; Second Prize, Joseph Simcock Award, ’5 8. loe divided his free time between working at the Student Center and conducting af¬ fairs at the Rifle Club. Always willing to work, he was not one to shrug off manual labor. If loe tackles life with the same vigor he has contributed to these activities, he will sure¬ ly come out on top. 4 29 3

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THOMAS CHARLES BAGGIO (TOM) 607 Catherine Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Born: April 19, 1941 Course: General II and Patternmaking Activities: Cast: Stalag 17, Dramatic Club, ’57-’59; Wrestling, ’56-’59; Champion, Epis¬ copal Invitational Wrestling Tournament, ’58-’59; 1st Lieutenant, Co. D, ’S8S9; Eche¬ lon, ’58; WGC, Announcer, ’S8-’59. Tom’s success as a member of the wrestling, team, his warmth as a friend, and his fine sense of humor helped to make hm a deeply appreciated member of our class. He is a fellow who makes parting difficult, but future meeting a pleasure. JOHN FRANCIS BALAZENTIS (JOHN) 862 Johnston Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. Born: March 8, 1941 Course: Academic and Clerical Activities: Second Lieutenant, Concert Band, ’S4-’59; Senior Lifesaving, ’58; Advanced Swimming, ' 5 8. John is good company, and seems to be always smiling. In school activities, he is some¬ what passive; but as a classmate, he makes many positive contributions toward better class spirit. £HLOX CHESTER WILLIAM BASHER (CHET) 498 3rd Avenue, Kingston, Pa. Born: October 5, 1941 Course: General I and Sheet Metal Activities: Captain, Co. C, ’58-’59; Soccer, ’58; Baseball, ’58; Christmas Pageant, ’57, ’58; Wrestling Team, ’58-’59; Champion, Epiiscopal Invitational Wrestling Tournament, ’59. A friend in need is Chet indeed. ' With an iron hand and a velvet glove, he earned re¬ spect and admiration from all. Popularity, leadership, and ability were all qualities of this amiable up-starter who will always occupy a niche in our hearts. JAMES LEROY BECKER (JIM) 664 North Reading Avenue, New Bcrlinville, Pa. Born: June 13, 1941 Course: General II and Automotive Activities: Color Guard, ’58-’59; S-4 Intramural Soccer Champions, ’58. Jim was one of the strong men of the class. He distinguished himself as a fine athlete in intramural sports and as a trusted friend in everyday life. Unafraid of work, Jim showed this quality by constantly volunteering for extra duties. 4 28 y

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RICHARD FRANCIS CALHOUN (RICH) 421J Fairhill Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Born: January 4, 1941 Course: General II and Printing Activities: Student Center, ‘57-’59; Rifle Club, ’S8- 59; S-4 Intramural Soccer Champ¬ ions, ’18. y Amour a class of bigger ” boys. Rich Maiuigcil to leave his mark. Quietly sociable, he possessed an irrepressible buoyancy. WILLIAM DAVID CAMPBELL (BILL) 214 East Hamilton Street, Allentown, Pa. Born: September 26, 1942 Course: General I and Drafting Activities: Echelon, ’58; Glee Club, ’57-’58; Concert Band, ’55-’57; Intramural Basket¬ ball Champions, ‘58; Swing Band Manager, ’58-’59; Rifle Club, ’58-’S9; Cheerleader, ‘58; Intramural Basketball Champions, ‘59. A very good-natured fellow. Bill was always willing to laugh at a good joke, whether it be about himself or someone else. He readily adapts himself to any situation. His pleas¬ ing interest in others will always win him friends. St ztuox LOUIS CAPORALETTI (LOU) 5214 Thompson Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Born: October 20, 1941 Course: General II and Clerical Activities: Wrestling, ’57-’59; Recruit Lieutenant, ’58-’59; Glee Club, ‘5 8- 59; Record¬ ing Secretary, Student Council, ’5 8-’59; S-4 Intramural Soccer Champions, ’5 8. Lou mixed wit, athletic ability, and a sense of responsibility in good proportions. He has a warm spot in our hearts. As president of class S-4, he displayed a quality of leader¬ ship based on understanding his classmates. HUGH TABLER CARPENTER (CARPS) 40 Hussa Street, Linden, N J. Born: October 12, 1941 Course: General I and Sheet Metal Shop Activities: Soccer Manager, ’57; Rifle Club, 57-’59; Dramatic Club, 57- 59; Cast: Sla- lag 17; Photography Club, ’57-’58; Announcer, WGC, ’58-’59; Corinthian Staff. ‘5 8- ‘59. Always joking or laughing, Carps’ warm personality found its place in the hearts of his classmates. A hard worker and good friend, his absence in the future will create an emptiness in the hearts of all of us. 4 30 ]