1948 by La Salle College High School

We quote from the September 1845 issue of The United States Catholic t-Aagozine ... "We look upon the establishment just opened in Baltimore, IChrution Brothers' School), os destined to form on ero in the onnols of education ond of Chris路 lion piety in the United Stoles. We moy hope, not presumptuously, tho! ot will become with the blessing of God, the nursery of o numerous ond devoted bond of men who will spread themselves for Oold wide over this country, to lobar truly in the greot couse of educo路 loon, and to instruct the rising generation in thot twofold knowledge which will render them good Christians and useful citizens."

The following pages ADVERTISE the realization of this "century-old" expressed hope. It is permissible on occasions "to blow your own horn". Just such on occasion is the centennial celebration of the establishment of the first permanent Christian Brothers' school in the United States. We, the graduating class of LaSalle College High School of 1948, corry on what was so inauspiciously begun a century ago in Baltimore -we become "good Christians and useful citizens." The following pages of our annual will advertise through every medium at our disposal the method used to achieve this objective.

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DEDICATION & INTRODUCTION

SENIORS

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that we are The founder of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, St. John Baptist de lo Solie, hod not the slightest conception of the tremendous growth his small group of teachers, established for the education of poor French children, would eventually achieve throughout the world. It' s a for cry from Rhiems, France, 1680, to Philadelphia, U.S.A., 19-48.

100 YEARS OF CHRISTIAN ESTABLISHED 181fS

In the year 1680, St. John Baptist de Ia Salle founded a religious order of men whose principal purpose was to educate young boys. In his day, only children of the wealthy could obtain an education, while the poor were forced to go to work early in life and thus endanger their spiritual welfare in the evil environment surrounding them. Although generally misunderstood and opposed by their materialistically-minded employers, St. La Salle succeeded in firmly establishing his Institute, the Brothers of the Christian Schools, and successfully p utting into practice his theories of education for the benefit of路 these

working poor. The institution of a religious organ i-7ation for the free education of the masses, group instead of individual instruction, the substitution of the vernacular for latin in the teaching of school subjects, the study of modern languages, and the introduction of vocational training in his commercial schools are but some of St. John Baptist de Ia Salle's contributions to the field of education. Religious persecution on and off in France, where the Institute was founded, only served to spread this much-needed work throughout the

the prfJducts fJf .. . At the graduating exercise• af the La Salle College High School'• 1947 clau, Brother Deni• Edward, ln•pectar af Schools of the Baltimore Province of the Chri•tian Brothers, hand• a diploma to a typical, graduate of a Brothen' school. Brother ha• been a Christian Brother far •ixty years. He ha• •een aver a half· century of F.S.C. progreu in the United State•.

BROTHERS' LIIBO{(S IN THE U. S.

world. In 1845, the first Brothers' school in the United States was established in Baltimore, Maryland. Since that time the number of Christian Brothers in the United States has increased to nearly 2000, teaching about 40,000 students in some 81 schools of all kinds. In 1945 the celebration of the American Centenary of the Christian Brothers was postponed because of the unfavorable circumstances caused by the war. The visit of the Superior General, Brother Athanase Emile, to the United States to mark this centennia l is a time of rejoicing not

only for the Br ~thers, but also for their past and present students, the " Christian Brothers' Boys" , who have been or are being prepared for their life's work under the Brothers' guidance. This 1948 issue of " The Blue and Gold" is gratefully dedicated to all those Christian Brothers who have made it possible for us to be " Christian Brothers' Boys." This is a title we wear proudly, and which we want to " advertise" to the whole world. We feel that we are worthwhile products of their noble spiritual and educetiona I efforts.

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The high school building ot lo Salle College is cr mammoth structure occupying the south section of the quadrangle form ing the campus. This view is token from the foliage surrounding the shrine of Our lady of lourdes .

NOW, ABOUT OURSELVES.路

La Salle

At Twentieth Street and Olney Avenue in North Philadelphia stands a beautiful tribute to the courageous zeal of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. Surrounded by a spacious campus of approximately twenty acres, the imposing buildings of La Salle College and High School tower high over Wister Woods. The College building and the faculty house meet at Olney Avenue, forming a huge " l ". To the east, stand the newer additions to the campus- McShain Hall, leonard Hall, and a building still under construction. The high school building and McCarthy Stadium comprise the southern section of the campus. The heart of La Salle is the quadrangle. In its center stands a statue of the Sacred Heart, before which a vigil light continually burns. At the south end of McShain Hall is an exact replica

Wh ere Olney Avenue crosses Twentieth Street, the principal building comprising La Salle College is located. From this corner, the Gollege building extends along Olney Avenue to the campus of Central High School, and the faculty building with the adjoining ~tadium stretches to Belfield Park.

This portion of lo Solie stands on the we: t side of the quadrangle. It houses all the rooms necessary for a complete faculty building. Here are located the chapel, the refectory, kitchen, parlors, meeting roo:n s and sleeping quarters.

is Dne fJI 80 8rfJtiJers' sciJfJfJ!s in the U.S.A. of the Grotto of lourdes. Every year our annual retreat is closed with outdoor services at the Sacred Heart Shrine and Benediction at the Grotto. But lo Salle as it is today, was not on overnight achievement. It took many years of tireless effort and tedious work to accomplish its realization. From o modest beginning as the Christian Brothers' Academy at Second and Jefferson Streets in 1858, os lo Salle College High School at Juniper and Filbert Streets in 1876, at Broad Street and Girard Avenue in 1883, and at its present site in 1929, the work of improvement and expansion has been going on. lo Salle has been o major foetor in the development of the Christian Brothers' system in the United States. It sho res greatly in the glory that has accrued to the Christian Brothers in the post 1 00 years.

McShain Hall is so-called in honor of the generosity of John McShain, an aHiliated member of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. It is located on the east side of the quadrangle, and contains classrooms and oHices as well as private rooms for the faculty.

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The front entrance to the high school building is a t the west end of the building towards Twentieth Street. The stain· glass windows of the doors add to the imposing grandeur of this, our second home.

This port of the college building is being viewed from the third floor of the high school edifice. It ls directly across the campus from it.

t\ere is d t\eart . of the Sacre d World War. b the Shrine h Secof\ here. · occupied y · d duriog 1 e supreme us quadrao91e " Salle who dte f Christ rei9"s f the camP . those trom La "(he peace o "(he c;eoter o emorallf\9 whole campus. the plaque co~~e•tiul spot oo the "(hiS is thtt ff\OS

lor eight hours a day, live days a week ...

During the wor, some high school clones were con· dueled here. Th e center campus shrine of the Sacred Heort is in the lower left center.

It wo n't be very long before the lost group of lo Solie boys to a ttend the annex ot 1240 N. Brood Street will groduote. This o ld building so long serving os the high school hos been sold o nd soon w ill be roxed.

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In education, it's the teacher who counts-BROTHER FORTUNATUS JOHN, Director of Music Deportment. In between Brother's mony mu· sicol octivities, he inculcotes 1.,.,., for Lotin.

BROTHER E. WILLIAM, Alumni Moderotor. If you were to osk "Sprcchen Sic Deutsch?" of Brother's studenh, they'd on· swer " Jowohll"

BROTHER ELISEUS JOSEPH, Eco· nome. Figures ond symbols ploy o very importont port in Brother's Algebro closses,

BROTHER E. STEPHEN, Rifle Club, Chess ond Checkers Club. The lows of physics become cleor ofter Brother e xploin a them to the senioro.

MR. CHARLES O'BRIEN, Bosket· boll Cooch. It's Obie's gym classes which occount for those brawny bodies owned by La Solie boys.

MR. ANDREA d'ANGELO, Oro· motics. Shakespeare never hod a more ordent supporter thon Andy in his Sophomore English closses.

MR. JAMES HARRIGAN, J. V. Footboll Cooch. The foscinotion of American History grips the sophs under Jim's spell-binding

MR. lEO McGINLEY. l eo divides his leaching between expound· ing Biology ond elucidating the importont evenh of Pennsyl· vanio History.

Mi>S &ertho Ro~en· . . ol's secretory, . ld n Libranon, . Chimney' Pron"P M rgoret f•e e ' Miu R•to h I nu<'e• and Miss . o o·cupotiQns· N Sc oo '"e'r stren'•('fl'•' .. ,tein, R. ·• ' office !rom . the nurses re\ol< ,n

stories.

Brother Thomos' accounting clou will soon be income lox despite the moth in·

(J// other things (Jre merely incitlent(J/... BROTHER EMILIAN, Stomp Club Moderator. Although Brother teoches freshman latin, most of his time he spends explaining English.

BROTHER FELICIAN JOHN, Di· rector of lntromurols, Bowling Team Moderator. The freshmen just love the lucid woy Brother teaches Algebra.

BROTHER D. MICHAEL, Socris· ton, Relief Act ivities. How Bro ther stands the constant clot· tering of typewriten is hard to understand.

MR. ROCCO Dl LAURENTIS, Art Instructor..Many students hove discovered and improved on their natural o otistic talents un· der Roc's tutelage.

MR. ROBERT CHILDS, Music Orgonizotions . To do what has been done by Mr. Childs in music for La Salle requiro• g rea t tolenh.

MISS MARGARET FIELDERS, librorion. The library has under· gone a complete foce·lifling due to Miu Fielders' great in· terest in improvement..

Believe it or not, 4E reolly understonds Brother Daniel's joke told in easily understood

BROTHER G. ROBERT, Madero· tor of the "Wisterion". The freshmen acquire a great liking for English literature and gram mar from Brother.

MISS BERniA RABENSTEIN, R. N., School Nurse. How did la Salle get olong without Miu Robenstein's expert medical ministrations?

Mr. d'An ' gelo, Mr M G' themsehres in th . c •nley, and Mr. H . of d e teacher • orngon " ucation with I ' room prior I 0 pause to refresh re UC'tonr lo S II resuming th b a e students. e ottfe

''HOOPER RATINGS'' place thes1 four THOMAS KELLY

RALPH ROBB

With the nome of Thomas Kelly, one automatically thinks of high scholastic standing. Seemingly he does not like variety, because for the post four years, Tom has hod only gold-plated and "A" Ioden report cords to toke home. As is usual with those of high scholastic achievement, Tom does not limit his activities to conscientious study. A rapid glance through his list of activities will show that Tom has all sorts of abilities and talents. Most of the hard work on this 1948 Blue and Gold was done by Kell. Need we predict a bright future for him? Already he has won a four-years scholarship to Villanova College.

The faculty mode the perfect selection in choosing Ro lph Robb as La Salle's most representative student. His high scholastic achievements coupled with on engaging personality has well merited this citation. Cooperation in everything seems to be Rolph' s outstanding quality, for he has been both on honor student and a consistent intramural participant throughout his four years at La Salle. Despite his living a great distance from school, Rolph attended every La Salle affair. No wonder he was elected 路president of his class each year. During that time his classmates recognized his qualities. Now, the faculty corroborate in their estimate of Rolph.

SeniDrs at the tDp Df the list Df 180 graduates WILLIAM QUILTY By for the most a ctivity-minded senior, William Quilty found time to participate in a dozen or so extra-curricular activities and yet maintain o high scholastic overage. Bill's senior year was his busiest. He ron on the track and cross-country teams, marched with the bond as chief drum major, and spent long hours working as co-editor of the "Wisterion." In his first three years at La Salle, Bill led o varied career. He has successively been baseball, f~otboll, and basketball manager, as well as o n active member of the stomp, photography, and chess clubs. Here's a "jock-of-all-trad es" and a master of everyone.

CHARLES DONNELLY Those who hove followed high school basketball in this area need no introduction to Charles Donnelly. Playing his third year of varsity basketboll, Bud captained o green team to the Catholic and City Cham p ionships. for his superb ploy in the city championship game, he received the " Inquirer" Award . Not big as baske tball players go, this 5' 11" guard has been p icked on the all-schola stic tea m and is rated as o ne of the be st guards in the state. Bud has been chosen La Salle's outstanding athle te because in the words of the sporting world, " He's o natu ral~ La Salle's fa me was enhanced as o result of Bud's top performances and sportsmansh ip .

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J OHN ADAIR 568 Von Kirk St. PI 5 2298 St. William lntromurols 1-2 . . . Crescentville hails him as native son . . . only licensed "no feet-no hands" driver . . . smiling is his main hobby . , . neat dresser . . . ~nown to friends as ~'Jown'' . . . a (Onltont ot St. William's dance• Sunday evenings . . . pel peeve-latin . . . de1ervea title of "Helpful John" . • • real buddy . . • noted for his friendli· ness.

WILLIAM AlBANESE 6621 N. Gratz St. ()(J l ll 9 5811 Ceramic Club 1 • . • lntramurols 1· 2·3 . . . Glee Club 4 . . . Photo· grophy Club 1 . . . Senior Pro:n Committee . . . favorite phrase- 11 1 don 't think so" . . . quite a crop

of • hair . .. friendly w ith everyone (especially girls) . . • enthusiastic . .. dresses with military perfec1ion ... poou or bond fan ... big time operot~>r . .. aspires to be another Perry Como or on accountant.

FORD ANDERSON 53 Good St . l t) 0 St. Ma da.line So phie Class President 3 ... Football J. V. 1·2 . . . Varsity Football 3-4 . . . Football letter 3·4 ... nick-named "Andy" . . • always with a smile . . . extremely popular . . . Ger. mantown is his playground . . . broken a·n~le prevented athletic oc· tivity . . . never eats lunch before 8:45 •.. well built . . . future doc· lor . . . one of many going to Villanova.

LA SALLE HERMAN ANDERSON •

3008 N. Sydenhom St. SA 2 3 752 Holy Souls Crew 2-3-4 ..• Intramural Bowling 3 . . . Noted for "eyes" . . . o Dancing Oon . . . strong contestant in any freckle contest .•. promln· ent member of crew ... wows the girh at boathouse ... "most likely to succeed" candidate . . . serious student ... possesses fine sense of humor . . . quiet . . sociable . goal is to be chemical engineer.

WilliAM ANNAN 6751 Glenlock St. St. l eo lntramurals 1·2·3·4 . . . "Bunky" is his moniker ••. Tacony tycoon . . . St. leo's ace courtman . . • sportsman of note : . . dolly pos· senger an Cragin's bus . . . Brother William's blue-eyed-boy ..• ladies man .•. hair and eyes don't mix ... good-natured ... choosing be· tween busineu and sports career.

Brother Cauian spends o pleasant moment of relaxation after a busy school day. He's discuuing on article from " Coronet" magazine with C. Pettinato, as J. Sharp looks up and J. Florio listens attentively.

ERNEST ATEllA 161 4 Ellsw orth St. St. nita Blue and Gold 4 . . . lntromurols 1· 2 . . . Glee Club 3 . .. Freshman " 1240'' Basketball 1 ... Main topic of conversotion-"girls," of course . . . active supporter of La Salle Kl5 3570

dances . . . "town crier11 at lunch

period . . . from the DEEP south (Philly that is) . . . proud of that po mpadour . . . better half of Atello-Soponoro duct . . . future accounta nt or phorrn rJr.ist .

HARRY ATK INS 1987 Church lane HA 4 0342 St. Benedict Blue and Gold 4 . . . International Relations Club 4 . . . Jive boy . . . goes steady with many girls •.. a natural in German . . . dozes in Economics ... "every day is ladies day with him" ... brood smile ... forum attendee .. . loves those red shoes ..• sports carefully Gored-for blonde hair •.. ambition to travel.

ALFRED BAJ 3446 Edgemont St. NE 4 1128 St. Adalbert Bowling 1-2-3 .•. lntramurals 1-2· 3·4 . . . Basketball Chomps 1 •.• They call him Olaf •.• Richmondlte .•. summer resident at Wildwood . famous for Dagwood sand wlches • . school begin at 8:SS for him . . . neat as a whistle ..• big boy of Boj-Bell combine . . . "that is no suitcaae; that is my lunch" .. . possible business executive.

WILLIAM BANEY () 41 E. Mt. Pleasant Ave. CH 7 2408 Holy Crou Art Club 3·4 . . . Bowling 2·3·.C . . . lntramurals 1-2 . . Band 2 .. . Glee Club 1·2 .. Poster Club 1 .. . known as Pi><ie ... Jeff·si:zed laver from Mount Airy .•• quite a come· dian . . . one of Rocco's artists .•• bowling is right down hi> alley ..• claims to be world's mightiest mar• tal . . . "California here t come"

... from the Clinton, Bythrow, Me· Nutt quartet ... future commercial artist.

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Brother F. Joseph points out to E. Hicks the whereabouts of Eniwetok Atoll where the atomic bomb experiments we ro held. The group is discussing the effects of the bomb on fi sh, animals and plants in their Biology class.

JAMES BAXTER 11 12 Anchor St. DE 6 6984 St. Martin Intramural Basketball Chomps 2 .. Intramural Track Champs 1·2 . . . Photography Club 1·2 . Track 1 ·2 . . . La Salle's gift to Whelan's . . . Glen Davis of Oxford Circle . . . allergic to Gym .. favorite expression-"drop deadl" ... Class frustrater . . . loses a pound when he spoves •.. coming tests worry him l .. college, his ambition.

oil BERNARD BEIER 2435 E. Hunting ton St. RE 9 3165 St. Anne lntromurals 1·2·3·4 ... Cross-coun· try Champs 2 ... Football Champs 3 . • . Crass Country letter 2·3·.C Captain .C .•. Track letter 3-4 ... Quiet, popular, versatile athlete .•. pride of St. Anne's ... collector of Varsity letters . . . unusual charac· teristic-likes Moth . . . another Fred Astoire . . . fastest man on two legs at LaSalle . . . dresses well ... ambition-to be proprietor of business.

JAMES BELL 0/V 2408 E. Sergeant St. St. Anne lntramuroh 1-2-.C . . . another fer· ror from St. Anne's . . . a Yankee rooter ..• German fiend . rather quiet, studious, and well dressed . sweater boy . expen on baseball •. diminutive member of Boj-Bell duet . . . drugstores' best customer . . . very sociable . . loyal Richmond representative intends going to college.

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DONALD BERNARD 1637 Nedro Ave. WA 4 7627 St. Benedict Aviation Club 2 . . . Blue and Gold 4 . . . Cross Country 4 . . . Track 2-3-4 •.. Atki<~s' shodow . . . resembles Rav Milland . . . takes work seriou-sly . . . best subjectlunch ... active social life ... con· verses with "sound effects" . . . speed is his middle nome . . . sharp dresser . . . plenty of per>onolity . . . usually quiet . . . stellar track-

ANDREW BERTUCCI 2607 Reed St. King of Peace HO 8 7348 Art Club 4 Ceramic Club 1·2 . • . lntramurols 1-2 . . . PanAmerican Society 3 . . . Photography Club 1 . . . never ot o loss for words . . . enjoys Brother Thomas' jokes . . . o lover . . . likes to make new cars old . •. the artist of 4E . .. outstanding student

. . pianist of note

. . inquisitive

.. always smiling . . . very neat

man.

lA SAllE JOSEPH BEVENOUR I' 2628 W. Somerset St. 0/~ St. Columba Archconfraternity 1-2 . . . Class Qf. .tJce.r 2 . . . lntramurols 1-2-3-4 .. . ! chola stic " l " 1-2-3 .. . Scholastic Medal 3 . . . Footba ll letter 4 . . . Track 3·4 . . . Affectio nately called "Boo-Boo 0 • • • industrious student . . . approves the " New look" .. . one of Mole's boys •.. German is his lunch period . . . g e nius at Religion . . . Swa mpoodl e's g ift to LaSalle . . . does homework ot Whelan's . .. future engineer.

JAMES BOLAND

6129 N. lawrence St. WA 4 2095 St. Helena Blue and Gold 4 . .. Basketball 1-2 . . . Glee Club 1-2 . .. Scholastic "l" 3 . . . Scholastic Medal 3 . . . Wisterian 1·2-3 . . . "Sam" for short . . . quiet, well-mannered, friendly . . . chubby basketball player . . . studious . . . enjoys Physics . . . Closs of '48's politician •.. baseball fa n of A' s . . . does homework in school . . . familiar figure in Father Brown 's drugstore.

JOHN BORN EMA N 126 Garfield St. RP 1644W St . Gab ri el (Norwood) Poster Club 1-2 . . . Ceramic Club 1-2 • .. Bond 2-3-4 . . . Glee Club 1 •.. Rifle Club 3 ... thinks Philo. is suburb of Norwood . . . plays a hot horn in bond . . . protector of feminine rights . . . speaks freely during Physics . . . 2 or 3 lunch periods . . . industrious student . . . smile for everyone . stagecoach for Norwood leaves at 2:30.

Much valuable information could be obtained from a perusal of the Guidance Bulletin boards. Brother David Albert indicates to J. McGinley possible careers,_as P. Moser and E. logon look over some of the available pamphlets.

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GEORGE BOTTO 501 Fayette St., Canohohocken Conshohocken 1605 St. Matthew Class Officer 3-4 . . . Swimming Team 2-3 -4 . . . Swimming letter 3 -4, Captain 4 .. . top notch swimmer . . . subtle manner . . . sense

of humor .. . con be found under heavy beard . . . popular in his class . . . hails from Conshohocken . .. speaks Spanish like a German . . . always has Geometry homework (?) . . . future electrical en· gineer.

EDWAR D BOYLE 11 22 Wagner Ave. Ml 4 0868 Holy Child Intramural• 1·2·3·4 . . . football Champ• 3 . . . like• loud tie• . . . st udies Spanish during lunch . . . con•cientious •tudent . . . Whelan devotee . . . Keogh's shadow . . . participates in oil sports . . . tall and quiet . . . laugh• at Brother Thomas' jokes . . . loyal la Salle rooter . . . ambition-college.

J OHN BRADLEY 7249 W. 21st St. HA 4 I 028 St. Athonosi us Clau Officer 4 . . . lntramurols 12-3-4 . . . Basketba ll Chomps 2 ... football 2 . . . Softball 1 . . . Swimming Teem 1·2 . . . President emeritus of "Scroggs of America" . . . •'Woman-hoteru is a camou· flage . . . lamplighter . . . careful of cloth<ts . . . occasionally loud shirts (yellow preferred) . . . sus· penders convert . . . ardent animal trainer . . . wonh to

a vet, not

army style . . . laughs?

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JOSEPH BRAUCKMANN () 2940 W. Wishart St. SA 2 2046 Corpus Ch risti Class Officer 1-2-3-4 . . . Senior Prom Officer 4 .. . Scholastic "l" 1 . . . Scholastic Medal 1-3 . . . Track 3 . .. sharp dresse r . . . al· ways in the upper b rackets in stu· dies . . . constantly smiling ... ap· pears with Cogan a t donees . . . National Guardsman . .. proud of his never mussed hair .. . a Whe · Ion support er.

ARTHUR BUllEN 2622 E. Ontario St. NE 4 1382 St. Adalbert Ceramic Club 2 .. . Intramural• 1· 2-3 -4 . . . football Champs 3-4 . . . Softball Champs I .. . olios "Boop· $ie " and 110imples" . . . a would be F.B.I. agent . . . o ne guy who likes solid geome try •.. laug hs on slightest provocation . . :"rough football player . .. citize n of Port Richmond .. . future accountant. Specific instructions for taking various college scholarship examinations are being given to J. Adair and J. Boland by Brother David Albert, who i• always available Ia la Salle students for such conferences.

DONALD BURKHIMER 2036 N. Bambrey St . St . Eliza beth Class Officer 1 . . . International Relations Club 4 . . • Intramural Basketball Champs 1 ... Glee Club 3-4 . .. Pan-American Society 3 ... Scholastic "l" 1-2 . . . Stomp Club 1-2 . . . Cope and Sword 4 . . . Senior Ploy 4 . . . Minstrel 4 .. . refugee from "1240" . . . snappy dresser . . . another Frankie·lenor . . . imitates anyone·anytime·any·

where . . . regular Don Juan . . . personality plus . . , hair like the ocean-wild and wavy.

JOHN BYTHROW 111 W. Durham St. WI 7 5343 Holy Cron Art Club :\. .( . . . Ceramic Club 1·2 . . . Intramural• 1-2 . . . Band 2 . . . Orche stra 2 . . . Poster Club 1-2 ... Wisterian 1-2 •.. Wlsterian Art Editor 1-2 . . . Rocco's favorite pupil . . . burr haircut .•. a t home on the dance floor •.. easy-going and friendly . . . likes girls and vice-versa . · . Mt. Airy Socialite . wide grin . . . aspires to be an lllustrofor.

JO HN CUNNI NGHAM 207 Wilb ur Ave. C) Merchantville, N. J. St. Peter International Relations Club 4 ••. lntromurols 1·2· 4 . . . Football Chomps 4 ••• member of the "Jer· sey Six" . • . sleepy-time boy . . • lives in the rough-in Jersey . . . imported from unexplored regions . . . likes to tell stories ... possible M.D.-potients beware ... tolerates Philly . . . always anxious to lend a helping hand . . . can't stand the sun in class.

FRANCIS DANIElE 312 He llerman St. PI 5 0 788 St. William Class Officer 4 . . . International Rela t ions Club 4 . . . lntramura ls 1-2-3-4 ..• Band 2 . . . Glee Club 1-4 . . • Poster Club 1 . . . tailor made . . . awns shore in Palladium ... magnetic personality ... friends galore . . . proficient in sportsbasketball his specialty . . . originator of the famous "EEE!" . . . intends to become a large building contractor and retire a t 45.

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JAMES CURRAN 4539 N. Bouvier St . GL 5 3466 Ho ly Child Class Officer 4 •.• lntramurols 1· 2-3 . . . Scholastic "L" 1 . . . earn· est in school work . . . his good qualities hove quantity . . . hand· some follow . . . sports o swing haircut . . . intends taking Horace Greeley's advice, "Go West, young man" . . content to be very unos · suming n class . . . all homework is done n green ink . . . he's really Irish.

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RODGER CURTI N 1602 S. 28th St. DE 4 3639 St. Gabriel lntromuroh 1-2 . • . Basketball 3 . . . behind his quietness is a pro· found sense of humor . . . demon on basketball court . . . Sou therner - from S. Philo . . . well dressed ... talks little-says much . . . pride of St. Gabriel's parish . . . wishes to become on engineer and travel ..• a pleasant smile . . . a helping hand ..• a serious friend.

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PETER DALEY 116 Wo odbine St. Mercha ntville, N. J. Merchantville 8 2408J St . Pete r lntromurals 1·2 ... immigrant from Jersey . . . 1/ 6 of the "Jersey Six" ... who doesn't like him? ... from 1240's hollowed halls . . . one of Bro. Patrick's M.D.'s . . . we like your blonde, wavy hair . . . future accountant . . . those questioning eyes ore disconcerting . . . easily moke1 friunds . . . never wearies of

being around LaSalle.

Most of the financial problems confronting the high school students ore referred to Brother Edward John, who is the bursar of La Salle. Brother' s persistence is legendary with the parents of some boys.

NI CHOLAS D'AURIA 1837 S. 23rd St. FU 9 2383 St. Edmund Art Club 3 -4 . . . Bond 2-3-4 . . . Orchestra 3-4 . . . Dance Bond 3 -4 . . . must be member af S. Philly Chamber of Commerce ... musical· ly inclined . . . matriculated fro m 1240 .•. port of Whelan's furniture . . . always ready with a smile ..• popular with the girls ... all-round artist from St. Edmund's . . . om· bition to become a doctor and prac· lice in S. Philo.

JAMES DELANEY 4539 N. 20th St. DA 4 2115 St. Francis of Assisi lntramurols 1-2-3-4 . . . Football and Softba ll Chomps 1 . . . Glee Club 1-2-3 . . . Photography Club 1-2 ... Stomp Club . . . quiet and soft-spoken but ready with a quick answer . . . always at school on time (8:44\-2} ... quite the "Sheik" . . . excells in basketball . . . toll and blonde curly hair ... well liked . . . interested in Chemistry or Engineering.

LEONARD DiSTASIO .I..;!' 2216 N. Reese St. St. Edward Blue and Gold 4 ... Debating Club 4 .. . International Relations Club 4 . . . lntromurals 2 -3-4 . . . Fool· boll Chomps 2-4 . . . Basketball 3 . . . nicknamed 11 Pistachio" . . . never shirks a bottle . . . occasionally sleepy expression deceives . . . nonchalant appearance . . . offhanded debater . . . outstanding

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sumes leadership position ... everybody knows Di Stasio . . . pleasant disposition never ruffled . . . noisemaker . . . sporh-minded.

RONALD DONATO .II 3241 Wellington St. DE 8 1938 St. Matthew Closs Officer 1-2-3 . . . lntromurols 1-2-3-4 ... Football Champs 1 ... Glee Club 1 . . . Scholastic "l" 1-2 . . . Mayfair's gift to women and LaSalle . . . toll besides being dark and handsome . . . likes to trip the light fantastic . . . whiz at basketball . . . carrier and originator of Brothers' itch . . . brilliant student

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giddy, but always humorous.

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Brother Michael, in charge of La Salle's efforts to lessen European misery, diverts a few of the candy items to Christmas packages prepared by Mills, Rupo, Callahan, and Hogan for the Philadelphia Protectory boys.

VICTOR DICKS 3524 Haverford Ave. St. Agatha Boxing Club 3 . . . Intramural> 1-2 . . . Bas ketball · Footba ll . Softball Chomps 1-2 . . . Glee Club 4 . .. Bowling Team 3 . . . Varsity Footboll 1 . . . Dramatic Club 4 ... best friend is his comb . . . eats regularly (all day ) . . . famous for his conservative (?) shirts . . . gets p lenty of sleep (in clau) ... might be arctic explorer or army officer.

CHARLES DONNELLY 155 E. Roosevelt Blvd. Ml 4 0393 St. Ambrose Clan Officer 2-4 . . . lntramurals 1-2-3 -4 . . . Crou Country Champs 2 . . . Football 2 . . . Varsity Bas· ketball 2-3-4, (Captain) ... Stud'llllt Council 2 . . . Varsity Basketball Letter 2-:l-4 . . . better known :u "Bud" . . . personality plus . . • neat and handsome . . . travels via Cragin's bus . . . attends dances frequently . . . favorite topics basketball and girls . . . wants to be basketball coach.

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JAMES DUFFY 3539 Tudor St. MA 4 7957 St. Matthew lntramurals 1-2-3-4 . . . Football Champs 3-4 . . • Varsity Cro.. Country 2 . . . blonde, curly hair . .. friendly but not forward . . . enjoys marking papers (his own) ... regular patient of nurse before gym . . . baritone of Physics clan . .. Monday morning topic "night before" . . . intends to enter field of Chemistry.

STEPHEN DUFFY 2829 N. Marston St . Corpus Christi Clan Officer 2·4 . . . Intramural. 1·2·3·4 ... Football Chomps 1 .. , Pon·Americon Society 3 . . . Sane· tuory Society 1 .•• Varsity Cross Country 2·3·4 . . . Varsity Track 2·3·4 (Captain) • . . Varsity Track letter 3·4 . . . Student Council 2 . . . toll, well built . . . fiery red hair . . . argues with Brothers-fu· lure lawyer ... likes to donee with and brag about girls.

~ 3 JO SEPH FLORIO 658 Woodcrest Ave. Ard. 3949 M St. Denis lntromurols 1·2·3·4 . .. Basketba ll Chomps \ . . . Senior Prom O fficer 4 . . . Rifle Club 1 . . . Scholastic " l" 2-3 . . . Crew 2·3-4 . . . l et· ters Crew 3-4 .. . has a weoltneu for red hair .•. seen once a month with his letter .•• prefers his lunch during Germon , •• rows o w n boot ot Vesper Soot Club . . . sports crew haircut . . . " What did he say?"

JOHN EHLINP 958 Pratt St. CU 8 3009 St. Martin of Tours Po$ler Club 1·2 .•. Aviation Club 2 ... Blue and Gold 4 ..• Ceramic Club 1·2 •• , lntromurols 1·2·3·4 . , . toll and slim . . . well liked ... good student ... accomplished bas· ketboll player ..• dabbles in any· thing and everything .•. enjoys a good joke . . . always neal . . • ambition is to be on engineer . . . versatility is surprising . . . poa· seues a keen mind.

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EM ORY FERRUZZI 7213 l imekiln Pike St. Atho nasius HA 4 2489 Art Club 3-4 . . . lntramurols 1·2· 3·4 . . . Basketball Chomps 2 . . . Football Chomps 2·3 . . . Softball 2 . . . one of the Whelan mob •.. sharp dresser ... ace of the lamp· lighters . , . quite a singer . . . tokes ribbings with a smile . • . Kilcullen's better half . . . usually wears a jacket . . . quiet in class . . . active member of "Heaters of Ametica".

JOHN FillMORE 2045 Brandywine St. LO 7 8163 St. Francis Xa vier Pan-American Society 3 . . . Stomp Club 3 . . . forever wearing sharp suits .•. willing to bet on anything . • . oinboll machine addict . • • Mora'~ better half . . • asks out· landish questions . . . comes from the Annex . . • hair well groomed . . . one of the " Manor Boys" •. loses his shoes on the subway wonts to travel.

During the lunch periods, the students hod the ra re privilege of visiting the chapel, there to obtain the blessing of God on their school work.

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KENNETH FOUST 5060 McKeon Ave. TE 9 5066 St. Francis Auisi lntramurols 3-4 . .. Varsity Bas ket boll 4 . . . J. V. Basketball 3 . . . letter, Basketball 4 •. . olios " The limp" . . . fugitive from S.. Philly • . • shortest member of familyonly 6 ' .. • crazy about his green sweater . . . occasionally attend• school .. . quiet except whi!!n w ith " Ducky" . . . hustler a t Holy Child . . . swell personality . . . good looking .

GERALD FOX 3105 Tulip St. Nativity B.V.M. lntramurals 1·2·3·4 • . . Orchestra 1·2 . . . Crass Country 1 •. • J. V. Football 2 . • . Varsity Football 3-4 • . • letter, Football 4 . . . athletic· ally and also socially inclined .. • good looking ... sharp dresser • .. good dancer .• . quiet, unassuming . • . intelligent .. . known as the " Clutch" . . . keystone of the foot· boll line . • . in all odiYities and teams . .• wonts to be o Phormo· cist.

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THOMAS GANN ON 7221 N. Brood St. ll 9 0358 Holy Angels Closs Officer 3 • . . lntromurols 1 . . . Softball Chomps 1 . . . rug· gedly handsome .•• smooth opera· tor from Holy Angels • . • haunts Oceon City in the summer • . • muscle-man .•. has the "new look" • . • always hos o comment . . . foreman in Mechanical Drawing .•. togs along with Mcfadden •.. this is leap year • • • fond of Notre Dome girls.

JOHN GARDNER PE 5 1020 St. Martin lntromurols 4 • . . Crew 3.4 . . • Football 3 .•. Track 1 .•. known as "Som" . . . tells toll stories with o straight foce . . . very neat .•• knows everything about corJ • . . handsome ond popular with girls . . . usually succeed• •.. liked by everyone . . • smooth . . • well · built ... will join ronks of outomo· '>ile salesmen ... very dependable.

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Each month on the Thursday before the First Friday, priests from St. Vincent's Seminary come to lo Salle to hear the con· fessions of the students.

GARY GARRAMONE 1322 Catherine St. PE 5 9266 St. Teresa Bowling Club 3-4 ... lntrmurola 1· 2-3·4 ... Basketball Chomps 2 ... Football Chomps 2 ... Senior Prom Officer 4 ... Bowling Team 3·4 ..• Letter-Bowling 4 . , . on all donee committees .•• regular member of Whelan's ... mod driver ..• usual· ly sHn with Cosey . . . basketball and bowling his specialty . . • known for pleasing smile . . • sou~ern accent • . . conservative

dresser . . . oood taste.

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WILliAM GANLEY 7415 Fayette St. WA 4 9778 St. Athonsius Art Club 1 . . . Cheerleaders 1·2· 3·4 . . • lntromurals 1·2·3·4 • . • Glee Club 1·2 . . . Poster Club 1-2 . . . Riding Club 1-2 . . . Cheer· leader Letter 4 . . . small but very much in eYidence ... radiates per· sonolity . . . thinks constant ly of horses ..• knows all the angles .•• interested in all sports •.. Brother John's Waterloo .•• numerous oc· tivities.

HERBERT GERY 5615 Nelson St. TE 9 5608 Immaculate Conceptio n Aviat ion Club 2 .•. lllue and Gold 4 ••• International Relations Club 4 •.. lntromurols 1·2·3·4 .•• Soft. boll Cha mps 1 . . . "Herb" to you •.. noted for his lumberjack shirts •.. draws everything in sight ..• advocates Windsor Knot ... lots of fun when started • , . spends spore time cartooning ... relieve• "Dane·

ing Hopefuls" • . . good-natured .•. a smile for everyone.

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EDWARD GIBBONS 2831 Diamond St. ST 4 2374 Most Preciout Blood lntromurals 1-2·3·4 . . . Prom Of· fi~er 4 • . • Tro~k 2 . . • Hiking Club 1 • • • ·Senior Ploy 4 . . . Romeo of St. Augustine's ... bored with all p~>riods but lunch .•• liv· ing example of Morpheus . . . so· ~ialite of Phila.-never miues a dance . . . ardent s~hool supporter -whi~h one? . . . "Yeah, but look Brother!" ... active on Prom Com· mitee ... another C.P.A.

JAMES GIBBONS Washington lane and Ashbourne Road, Elkins Park, Pa. Melrose 4239 - Immaculate Conception, Jenlc.i ntown, Pa. lntromurols 2-3-4 . . . Football Chomp~ 3-4 · . . . Glee Club 4 ..• Scholastic "l" 1 ••• Crew 4 ••• Track 3 ... wonder boy of Jenkin-

town . • . champion ice cream eater

... jokester at all times ..• "Des· try" of Elkins Pork ... Yo-yo chomp . . . doesn't like cafeterias ... first string Glee Club • .. interested in sports.

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HARRY GORDON 4526 Cottm~n Ave. MA 4 4489 St. Bernard Art Club" l-2-3 . . . Blue and Gold 4 . • . Class Officer 4 . . . Inter· notional Relations Club, Sec.-Treas. 4 •.. Orchestra 1·2-3 ... Scholos· ti~ "l" 2 . . . J. V. Football 2 . . . Thanksgiving Dance 4 ... Minstrel 4 . . . thinks o certain Brother is witty . . . socialite about LaSalle ... haunts dances ... joined I.R.C. to meet girls . . . talented pianist . . . DoVinci of LaSalle .•. inter· ested in art.

LA SAllE WILLIAM GRACE (,} 4004 N. 12th St. St. Stephen Ml 4 0498 lntramurals 1·2·3·4 . . . Basketball Champs 1-3 ..• gets haircuh half rote-also half o haircut . . . rein· deer sweater sewed to his back ..• never without Morning Inquirer .. . o~e pinochle player . . . the "E" bay of the class •.. hobby is girls ... tries his hand at basketball ... another future accountant.

ROBERT GRAHAM 531 W. l ouden St. Incarnation Ml4 9518 lntromurals 1-2-3-4 • . . Champs Basketball 2 . . . Football 1 . . . Softball 2 . . . Band 1·2·3·4 . . . Dan~e Band 3-4 ... o drummer by nature •.• best bass in bond . . . commonly known as "Bosil11 • • • loves onions ... suffers from acute paranoia (what's that?) . . . owns private box in detention . . • well acquainted with Atkins and Napoli •.. another oc~ountont.

R.I.P. This wa s the usual pose every lo Salle boy sow Brother Pius toke fo r the past several years. His advice was always sound, eagerly sought, and faithfully followed. We miss him.

RAlPH GRANDE 4914 Keyser St. St. Francis of Anisi lntromurols 1-2-3 . . • Baseball 3·4 . . . member of Sleepy Hollow gang ... competition for King Cole. Trio . . . favorite song " Come With Me lucille" . . . favorite subjectgirls . • . class clown and sports· caster . • . best period- Physics " lunch" . .. deceptive innocent look . . ~onstont partner of Sullivan •.. plans to be on accountant.

JOHN GRAUER 1919 72nd Ave. ll 9 7772 St. Athan•iua Clan O fficer 1·2·3·4 •. . Intra· mural• 1-2·3·4 •.• Chomps Fool· boll 4 . . . Track 1 .•. Prom Of. fleer, Junior a nd Senior ... Basket · boll 1·2·3· 4 ..• Student Council 2 . .. Varsity Boaketboll letter 2-3-4 . . . " tong John of the lamplight· ers" . •. studious . . . always tries to do hit best ... worries over detoil• . . . kee p• a flowing wove . . . ambitio n-hotel manager.

WAlTER GUTHERMAN A..' Q 7035 Wool•ton Rood ~ HA 4 0705 St. Athonaaiu~ Clou Officer 2-3 . lntromurola 1-2·3·4 . . . Crew 2 ••• in o don by himself .•• quiet, well reserved (or preserved) ... dreuea nicely ..• likea nice dresses . . . always hun· gry . . . tries to gain weight on his friends' lunches . . . wonh to be o sailor and a drofhmon later . . • very strong unahokoble opinion• ... serious student, som•times .

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CARL von HAkE 121 W. louden St. 41)/ 0 Gl S I 199 St. Henry Blue and Gold 4 ••• Ceramic Club 1 . . . Stomp Club 1-2-3- 4 . . . one of the few active LaSalle philole· lish . . • loyal laSolle rooter •.• dabbles in chemhtry • • • does homework at home . . . has sights on Penn State-Or is it State Pen? . . . talks Henry Morgan . . . Carl von Nell's buddy ... model of gym dou .•• future chemist.

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Th e l ibrary Aides held their annua l Chriatmoa party before the lrolidoy•. Thia group a ltho ug h amoll doea a great a mount of work. Here ore End, Bu rns, McNeill, and von Nell.

WilliAM HARTNETT 2931 Oiuton St. / j DE 8 0307 St. Matthews Closs Officer 1 ..• lntromurols 1· 2·3 ... Scholastic "l" I ... life be· gins at 2:40 ..• another neat dreu· er ... never without Owsiony • . . favorite dish -cream doughnuts ..• big Bill of Tips Inn ... always cold . . . Shaky's twin .• , disappears on weekends . . . oapires to be on aeronautical engineer . . . a good student when he tries . . . not easily disturbed.

JOSEPH HATCH 21 9th Av•., Haddon Heights, N .J . HH 2 3041 St. RoH of limo Archconfralernity 1-2 . . . lntromur· ala 1·2·3·4 .•• Basketball Chomps 3 .•• Scholaatic " l " I . . . Bas· ketboll 1240 1 •.. dubbed " Red· boll" by friend• •. . member of Big Six . . • Iough• at any joke, no molter how corny . . • ho• good e ye for boaketboll and pretty girls • • • frequenh Whelan' • and donees ... former 1240 boy • •• migrate• vrom New Jersey.

ROBERT HEWSON 862 E. Price Street () VI 4 4832 Immaculate Conce lion International Relations Club 4 • , • lntromurols 1·2·3-4 . , , Football Chu.nps 1-3 . . . Softball 1·2-3 .•. Crew 4 ••• Wi•lerion 1 ..• never without his brief case . . doily shover-twice an Sundays . • • wears "unusuol" shirh . . . last to leave cafeteria . . • strong, allen! type . . . plans to be on engineer (an what railroad, Bob?) .• , fu· lure Drexel Tech student.

PATRICK HIGGINS 248 E. Everg.-.en Ave. CH 7 5409 Our Mother of Consolation Cross Country 4 • well groomed ••. soft spoken . . . quiet in class but always ready to lend an ear . . . works hard on everything he undertakes •.. ready to pleaoe ... red hair keeps his spirit up ... frequents La Salle donees ... a really nice guy • . . wants to be an ac· countant.

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JAMES HOlMES 509 S. 24th St.

St. Patrick lntromurols 1-2-3-4 . . . Swimming 2 .•. Fortunate for PTC he comes from South Philly . . . high-ranking M.D. in B.G.P... Cafeteria is where Jim lives .. . and can't be evicted ... ardent supporter of "less-workfor-students" club . .. no girl escapes his sharp appraisal and comment ... basketball claims his love, that is, what's left over from Rose.

LA SAllE JAMES HOUGHTON 1035 E. Tioga St. NE 4 2464 Ascension lntramurols 1-2-3 . . . Football Champs 3 . . . Baseball 3-4 • . . generally known as "Mote" . . . another Terry Moore on the diamond • • . makes doily trips to Chapel .. . part time boilermaker and mechanic . . . always asking Brother Stephen questions . . • stands up for his rights ... would like to own racing boot . . . ombi· lion-tool and die maker.

ROBERT JA"RDEL 2353 N. 3rd St. GA 3 0545 St. Edward Art Club 3-4 . • . lntromurols 1-23-4 ..• Basketball Chomps 1-2 ... Softball 1 . . . Football 1 . . • Scholastic "l" 1 ... always l>oppy . . . blonde, wavy hair . . . ploys terrific football and basketball . .. another Rembrandt ... comes from 1240 . . • always ready to make friends . . . sandlot star . . . loved by the girls ... like s to argue .•• well dressed on d well-mannered.

DANIEL KANE 5738 N. Comoc St. WA 4 3315 Holy Child Art Club 3 . . . lntramurals 1·2·3-4 ... Football Champs 3 ... 8asket· ball 1-2-3-4 •.. Varsity letter Basketball 4 . . . set shpt wizard ..• his blue eyes capture girls' hearts .•. puzzled by Brother Thomas ..• always seen with Covello • . . always a crease in his pants . . . ex·

eels in study period . . . curly hair . . . great joker .•. haunts Whelan's.

There's plenty of material posted around the Physics lob to keep the seniors busy gathering useful knowledge. Hewson, Kieser, Atkins, Fox, and Florio learn the easy way.

JOSEPH KEARNEY 139 W. Ruscomb St. DA4 2749 St. Ambrose Closs Officer 2·3 . . . lntramurah 1-2·3-4 . . . Basketball Chomps 3 ... Basketball 2 .•. Student Council 2 . . . arrives late at all affairs . . : red-hot basketball player (he says) . . . St. Ambrose courtman ... greatest achievement-graduating . . . nice personality .•. smart dresser • . . seen at Olney High schoolyard after school .. • always smiling ... hopes to go to college.

THOMAS KELLY 6744 N. Broad St. WA 4 7615 Holy Angell 1948 Blue and Gold, Editor-in-Chief 4 •.• Art 2-3· 4 ... Ceramics 1 ••• International Relations Club 4 . . • Wisterion 3-4 ... Ass't Hews Editor 4 ••• Catholic Action Club 3 . . . Scholastic "L" 1·2·3 . . . Scholastic Medal 3 • . . Photography 2 • • • Chess 3·4 . . . Highly dependable ..• tackles any problem . . . gold cards in unbroken stream .•. chess wizard . . . future chemical engi· neer.

RAYMOND KENT 2012 Laveer St. WA 4 4130 St. Benedict lntramurols 1·2·3·4 .. • Basketball Champs 1 .•. Cross Country 1 •• • Football 3 ••. Softball 2 • •• Pas· ter Club 1 . . . never misses a lo Salle sport event . . . reserved but ready with a joke . • . likes Yankees . . . exceptional at til·lal·toe . . . conservative dreuer . . . favorite

period-lunch . . . afraid of a razor . . . outdoor type . . . concentrates hard on studies.

194-8 JAMES KEOGH 7033 York Road HA 4 001 S Holy Angels lntramurals 1·2·3-4 . . . Track 4 . . • Brothers call him "Dink" • . . imi· totes more than o character actor . .. will try anything once . . . ac· live before clou . . . talks a blue streak . . . short, but has plenty of zip . . . happier th an a lark . • . once tried to sing . . . haunts Holy Child on Frida~ nights . . . Joe Fulks' only court rival.

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The Biology lob display cases contain very many interesting specimens used in connection with that study. Kuligowski, and Heusidl ore really interested, while lotronico is merely curious.

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JEROME KERWIN 861 Church Lane V1 4 6381 Immaculate Conception Ceramic Club 1 . . • Boxing 2·3·4 ... lntromurals 1·2·3·4 ... Basket· boll Champs 2 •.. Cross Country 2 . . . Football 2 ..• Track 1 •.. "Punchy" to his friends . . . active In boxing club . . .ardent Penn fan ... main interest-Scherer's car •.• keeps to himself •.• seldom wins on argument ..• appreciates Villa Maria talent . . . gives impression of eagerness.

JUSTIN KERSHAW 627 W. Venango St. RA 5 0578 St. Veronica Band 2-3·4 •.. Orchestra 2-3-4 ... Crew 3·4 . . . J.V. Football 2 . . • letter Crew 3·4 .. toots a tubareally wrapped up in work . • . boathouse bay . . . member of senior eight . . . pleasant person· ality ... undiscovered football star . .. talks little-says much ... likes sports in general . . . serious and conscientious ..• good -natured.

WILLIAM KIESER 1423 E. Duval St. liHie flower HA 4 9006 Blue and Gold 4 . . . lntromurols 1·2·3·4 ... Football Chomps 1 ... Photography Club 1-2 . . . Prom Officer .( ..• Scholastic "l" 2-3 • •. Wisterian 3-4 . • . Crew 4 • • • Slightly diabolic in clau . .. quick thinker in Solid ••. fast talker in Physics . . . determined Ia go to a distant college • . • member of "SHHHHHHI" Club . . . intelligent ..• not satisfied unless in midst of argument ... first to leave German period.

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THOMAS KILCULLEN 1969 73rd Ave. Ll 9 1101 St. Athontiut Clan Officer 3 ... lntramurals I· 2·3·4 . . . Football Champs 3 . . . Scholastk "L" .:t .3 . . . Scholastic Medal 2 . . . Wisterian 2 . . . an· other "lamplighter" . . . can't see for looking . . . Holy Child and la Solie honored by his presence .•.

JOHN KMIEC 1773 louis St., Camden, N. J. EM 5 3583 R St. Joseph lntromurals 2-3·4 . . . Crew 3-4 ... friends call him the "Jersey Pole" . . . forever talking about Polish dances . . . appears to rival Robert Taylor . . . other half of Milewski . . . excellent oarsman . . . haunts Vesper Boathouse . • . pride of Camden . . . quiet and soft-spoken • .. conservatively sharp . . . des· tined to become electrical engineer.

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. well liked ... ready smile . . . very sure of self . . . finishes tests rapidly .. . prospective acountant.

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• ROBERT KNIGHT Bo;. 7187, Elkins Park Mel 1338 Immaculate Conception Art Club 2.3.4 . . . lntramurals 1· 2.3.4 • . . Wisterian 2·3·4 . . • strong advocate of "Silence is Gal· den"' . . . true "Disney" contempor· ary . • • calm and collectN . . • friendly . • keen sense of humor . . . tall, blonde Elkins Park alien .•. favors Melrose girls . . . earn· est student . . . anticipates being commercial artist . . . startled look is deceiving.

LA SALLE JEROME KOCH 136 Princeton Road, Audubon, N.J. Audubon 5 3543 W St. Rose of Lima Clau Officer 1-4 . lntromurols 1·2·3·4 .. . Scholastic "l" 1·2·3 ... Student Council 2 ... Prom Officer 4 ... Cooe and Sword 4 . . . Sen· ior Ploy .( .•. Minstrel 4 ••• Jer· sey swamps ruin his shoeshine ..• persevered in latin four years . . . doesn't believe in combs . . . keeps Twaddell on his toes . . . person· olity hos won many friends . . . excellent student.

MICHAEl KREUTER 14-43 Torresdale Ave. St. Bernard Blue and Gold 4 . . . lntromurals 2· 3 . . . library Staff 1 . . . radio commercial fiend . . . mimiC$ Ersol Twing . . . argues that Mayfair is not Philo •. • no gym-no excuse •.• anybody got 2 cents . . . favorite saying "Whaaa •. tl" . . . Who· lan customer • . . bewildered by Solid (who isn't) . . . belongs to "850" . . . always has a comical comment.

This outdoor bulletin board was an addi· lion this year to the campus. It was the first thing to be seen on entering the high school.

THOMAS KUREK 1263 Whitman Ave., Camden, N.J. Em 5 0616 W St. Joseph Blue and Gold 4 . . . lntramurals 1-2·3·4 . . . Basketba ll Champs 1 . . . Stamp Club 2 . . . tagged "Chick" by friends ... gets seasick on way to school . . . prefers train to ferry ..• dark, wavy hair ... a quieter Camden representative .•. o whiz at basketball .•. silent pari· ner of Kmiec, Kwoko, Milewski Co. . . . Future member of the armed forces.

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JOHN KWOKA 1258 Mechanic St., Camden, N.J. Em 5 2793 W St. Joseph lntromurols 2-3-.4 ... Pan-American Society :!. .•• called the " Hawaiian Kid" ..• comes from foreign lands (Camden) ... his ties defy the law of harmony ..• excells in softball . . . never misses gym . . geh homework In on time . . . travels about in new Dodge . . . favors Camden Belles . . . might do some traveling after graduation.

WALTER lACY 1314 RiHenhouse St. Jmmaculote Conception Aviation Club 2 ..• Slue and Gold 4 . . . International Relations Club 4 • • . lntramurols 1-2-3-4 . . • Track Chomps 1 ... Track 3-.4 ... Vice-President Hiking Club 1 • . • member of naval reserves ... quiet, hard-working student ••• he's tl•e boy with the smile . . . lives ~or dances . . . frequenh Guidonce Office . . . active in sports and school offairs . . . interested in

aeronautics.

EDWARD lAGAN 945 E. Dorset St. GE 8 8382 little Flower Scholastic Medal 2 .•• Crew 2 ... Wisterion 4 ... does well in every· thing •.. good student ... arrives in a big black Oldsmobile ... Glen Miller devotee ... loves proms and parties . . prepares his studies and still has fun . .. always smiling and liked by all .•. likes At· lantic City . . main problem is girls ... decided Ia fallow medical profession .

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Twaddell, Muldowney, McCarthy, Cunning ham, and Wright get a kick out of the cartoon' used to increase magazine soles

for yearbooks.

HENRY LARGAY 7301 &road St. HA 4 2730 St. Athonasius International Relations Club 4 . . . lntromurols 1-2-3-.4 .•• Basketball Chomps 2 • , . Crau Country 2 . .. football 2 , •• Softball 2 . . . Glee Club 4 •.• Junior Prom 3 ... Sen· ior Prom Committee 4 . . . Crew 3-.4 . . . Swimming Team 2-.4 .•. Varsity letter Crew 3-4 . . . nicknamed Skip . . . crew haircut. . . . a "Lamplighter" . . . quite the lover ... has answer to everything . , . mailmon in spare time . . . future lawyer.

WILLIAM LaPLANTE 11 4 54.4 Walnut lane 11.- I TE 9 0758 Immaculate Conception Internatianal Relations Club 4 . . . lntramuroh 1-2-3-4 . . . Photography Club 1 . . . Scholastic "l" 1 ... comparotively quiet ... Germanta~s fovorlte son . . . critical remarks .. , tokes studies seriously . . . competitor of Quilty . . . likes to exercise vocol cords . . • sup· plier of loose-leaf paper •.• fovorite pastime is disposing of food • . • ardent debator ynusual sense of humor.

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RICHARD lAURIEllO 1641 Ritner St. f; DE 4 49'27 St. Monica lntramurals 1-2-4 . • . &osketball 1 ... a 1240 bay from S. Philo.•.. great co11ec1ion of ties . . . habitat -dance floors . . . an open collar dresser . . . goes to Canada every summer . . . a true full-wit . . . can find an argument for anything Brother might soy . . pions to become master droftsman . . . gr•at· ly interested in everything.

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FELIX LONGO B45 Stafford St. VI 4 4450 Immaculate Conception lntramurols 1·2·3·4 . . . a Philo. sharper . . . resides ot Wildwood in the summer •.. constructs build· ings on practice field . . . seen ot Brood and Erie with girl friends ... o Whelonite •.. the little terror of Germantown .•. never outdone ... pride of Brother Thomas ..• ombi· lion- to own o cor and hove lots of money . • . how you going to do it?

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EDWARD McANULLA 1239 N. 19th St. I PO 5 5380 Gesu Archconfroternity 3 Intramural basketball champs 1-2 . . . Crew 3-4 . . . alios " Mop-0-Hoir" or "King of Pegs" . . . hates loud noises (might woke him up) loans and borrows anything sheet music cheaper than o hair· cut . . . dances in overcoat .. . sub·

way Casanova ... two bod habits - eating and slee!'ing . . . sharp dresser and dancer , . . future draftsman.

BERNARD LOUGHERY 4SS Rockland Rood, MerionO I Narberth 2593 St. Margaret, Narberth Cheerleader 1·2 .. lntromurols 1· 2· 3·4 . . . Scholastic "l" 1 • . • Wiovrion 1 . . . conscientious stu· dent . . . always willing to help quiet in dress and habits . . . steady flow of new phone numbers . . . partial to lower Merion girls .•. basketball enthusia.t . . . gets along with fellow students . . . consistent ottender at St. Matthew.

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JOHN LYONS 4436 Almond St. St. John Cantius lntromuroh 1·2·3 . . . Football Chomps 2 . • . buddies call him "Yosh" . . . favors any improve· menl i'n Bridesburg ... says he's o woman hater (great kidder) . . . glare from shoes blinds students .. . ardent opponent of homework .. . popular among students . . . con· servotiva dresser . . . easy going

... good dancer ... hongs out ol parish hall.

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THOMAS LYONS 762 W. 22nd St. PO S 3451 St. Francis Xavier Archconfroternity 3 . . . Interne· tionol Relations Club 4 ••• Inter· murals 1· 2 .•• Bo"ketboll Chomps 1·2 . . . Pan-American Society 3 , , • Scholastic "l" 1 .•. neal dres· ser •.. hair always in place .•. a walking sportsfolio •.. lives on one rneol o day? . . . louriello's bodyguard . . . keen sense of humor . . . o comment for every · thing . . . active during study per· iods .. . interested in engineering.

This is the usual condition of tho corridors between periods. Oddly enough, there never ore ony accidents and the corridors ore cleared in two minutes.

JAMES McCARRY ')I 4238 Vista St. MA4 8808 St. Bernard lntromurols 1·2·3-4 . • . football Chomps 1-3-4 ••• lives for week· ends . . . likes to skate . . . hongs out at "Som's" in Mayfair . . . ol· ways hos girls on his mind • very handsome (his opinion) , , , forever laughing or lounging • . . blonde, wavy hair . . . ardent ice cream fan ... hopes to become on accountant.

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JOSEPH McCARTHY 429 Vernon Road, Jenkintown Ogonh 0985 M Immaculate Conception Intramural Chomps Football A , , • immigrated to loSolie from Texas this year . . . appropriately nick· named uyex" . . .. considers girls obstruction to studies . . . favorite subject-corny jokes .•. "That joke went over like o loud balloon" ... brush haircut ... spends Iotter port of lunch period at fence . . . ombi· lion-Masters Degree-Pharmacist.

FRANK McCORMICK 2409 Sergeant St. RE 9 2745 St. Anne Clan Officer 1-2 , . . Intramural& 1·2·3-4 ..• football 3-A . . . Vor· sity letter 3-4 . . . Senior Prom Officer 4 . . • Star of La Salle

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sees all sports televi•ed . . . mem· ber of Whelan's cafe society .•• doesn't think he's good, he know• it .•. citizen of Port Richmond •. • likes dance• . • . admired by the girls.

HARRY McFADDEN 3110 N. Bambrey St. / Corpus Christi Clou Officer 1·2 . . . lntromurols 1-2-3-A .•. Softball Chomps 1 . •• Cross Country 1 .. . Sharp dresser • . . goes for lote•l styles . . . a page from Esquire •. • passion fo r ''red" shoes .. . expert critic ..... gets good marks when he wants to ••. studies 1eldom bother him . . . supports school donees . . . supports Whelan's . . . Gannon's partner.

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19'18 RAYMOND McFADDEN 5620 N. 19th St. HA 4 0697 Holy Ceramics Club 1 . . . International Relations Club 4 . . . Intramural Chomps football 1-2 . . . Softball 1 . . • nev,r late-live• across the street ..• eats good food for ~ch (eats at home) . . . never satisfied with simple explanation• . . . alway• carrie• o load of books .• one of few French Ill students .•• neatly dressed and 1ocioble . • . complain• about good Physics marks •.. future engineer.

The new fixtures in the cafeteria hove done much to improve the general atmosphere. There is alway• plenty of fine food and o variety to choose from.

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ROBERT McCLOSKEY 1704 W. Columbia Ave. RA 5 54B6 Our lady of Mercy lntromurols 1-2-A . • . Scholastic "l" I ... Stomp Club 1-2 . . . late for clau after gym . . . quiet in and out of clou . . . cord shark ... 1240 bo)" ... never cotche• up on Economics notes . . . sociable . . . hos cru•h on grammar school sweetheart ... like• gym ... neal and attractive appearance wonts to see the world . . . llomp collector.

JOSEPH McGEE R.D. No. 1, Schwenksville Schwenksville 3098 St. Mary Blue and Gold A ••• lntromurols 2-3-4 . . • Crew 4 . . • Bowling 4 ... toll, dark, and-well there's his picture ... the "gentleman former" . . . McGee-lacy combination . .• sen•e of humor .•. wears hair to shade hi• eye• .•• ash unon•wer· able que1tions ••. tokes prize far being

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JOHN McGINLEY 4 14 S. 24th St. St. Patrick l O 7 7931 Ceramic Club 1 . . . Closs Officer 1 . . . lntromurols 1·2·3-4 . . . Basketball Chomps 3 . . . Football 4 . . . Track 1 .•. Gl.. Club 2 . • . Stamp Club 2 . . . "Moe" for short ••. brains of 4A quartet . . . eats pretzels during Spanish .•. aspires to win Kentucky derby ... another Rip van Winkle . . . talks intelligently in sleep ••. great language student . . . ambition to breed horses.

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JOHN McNUn 428 E. MI. Pleasa"t Ave. WI 7 7164 Holy Crou Bowling Club 3·4 . . . lntramurals 2 . . . Football Champa 2 . .. Bas· ketball Champa 2 ... Photography Club 1 . • . Fixture at Holy Cross dances , . . "Want me to get a

tardy alip" .•. if pinned in corner he'll say " hello' . . . homework is for stupid people • . . hongs out at Sweet Shop . . • Mount Airy farmer . . . neal . . . member of Baney, Bythrow, Clinton combine.

RICHARD McKiiliP 2 426 W. Oakdale St . \\ St. Col umba Oramatics Club 4 .•. Glee Club 4 •. Senior Play 4 . . . Minstrel 4 . . . well known La Salle thespian • . . always wears suit coat . . . excellent student ... na tural come· dian . . . horse race announcer ..• New England accent .•. bird fan· cier in Solid class . . . hair always combed . • . looks like an ace a" basketball court . • . latecomer to La Salle . . . hom actor deluxe.

LA SALLE GREGORY MclEAN 1 Sll S. 28th St. St. Gabriel Blue ond Gold 4 . . . International Relations Club 4 . . . Ba"d 2·3·4 ••. Orchestra 2 . . . Oonce Ba.,d 3·4 ... Photography Club 1-2 ..• Rif le Team 3·4 . . • nicknamed the "Mad Scientist"· ... plans to i"vent jet-propelled bike . . . dead-eye Oick of Rifle Team .•. hot-lipped trump.-ter . . . dreams up impos· sible Physics questio"s ••. formerly tortured "eighbors with Fre.,ch horn and mellowphone . • . excellent •ludent.

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RAYMOND McMAHON 1236 E. Chelle" Ave. TE 9 1799 Immaculate Co nceptio n lntromurals 1·2·3 • . . Softball Champs 1 . • . member of Rocco, Inc-a vicious and impenetrable social circle ..• more hair on face than on his head . . • very quiet, but look out . : . "Oon't hurry me" . . . spea ks· Germa" like Kre uter speaks Greek . • . still conaiders Philly a suburb of Germa.,own.

Before the regular gym periods begin the seniors limber up their bulging muscles with a few free throws at the basket. Oid you miss Garramone?

LOUIS MAGGEnl S 133 Thompaon St.

GR 7 0669 Our lady of Angels Ceramic Club 1 . • • l.,tromurol track championJ 1 . .. Poster Club 1 ... So.,ctuary Society 1 .. . sup· porter of La Salle sports . . . stars in lunch-time sports events . . . wonh ta buy Philo. Eagles to see game• free . . . always attentive . . . never late . .. makes friends easily . • . stomping grounda in West Ph illy .... Joe Fulks of gym class.

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2460 76th Ave. HA4 1163 St. Atlianasius lntramurals 1·2·3·4 . . . Basketball Champs 2 • • • Cross Country Champs 2 • . . Football Champs 2 . . . Track Chomps 1 . . . makes school bearable . . . Brother John's " Infinite itch" • .. gumchewer ..• active member of Whelan Society . . . c:houffeur of mob . . . never seen without white reindeer sweo· ter . . . member of seled lamp· lighters' social club . • . affection· otely known as "mop·o·hoir" •. will study accounting at college.

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PIERRE MARCOLINA 1702 Hillcrest Rd., loveroclt WH 8 3481 Seven Dolan Class Officer 2 . . . Intramural Champs Basketball 2 . • • Cross Country Chomps 2 . . . Football Chomps 4 ..• Glee Club 1·2·3 .•. Pan-American Society 3 • • • Photography Club 1·2 ..• Scholastic "l" 1-2-3 . . . Tennis Team 2-3·.C ••. Varsity letter. Tennii 3 .

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sonolity Pete" . . expert with rod and reel . . . LaSalle's Bobby Riggs .•. likes bright, splashy jackets ••• from sticks of Montgomery Co.•. proves courage by taking latin.

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JAMES MARLEY 493-1 N. Carlisle St. DA 4 1571 Holy Child lntromurols 2 -3 . . . quiet in doss -never shuts up elsewhere . . . went to Holy Child-now continues on nights . . . worms Whelan's with his hot air . . . commonly seen with lamplighters .•. belongs to Healers Club of America . . • generous with homework has high hopes of attending collegeconfident.

191fB ROBERT MARLEY 6626 Greene St. / / GE B 7SSS St. ModJ.ne lntromurals 1·2· 4 . . . Football Chomps 4 . . . Crew 2·3·4 . . . Varsity Sport letter, Crew 2-3-.C ... Freshman Basketball 1 . . • affec-

tionately known as "Boathouse" .. .

lo Salle's gift to Germantown girls . . . distinguished looking •.• pul· zled concentration . . . Charles AI· los shoulders . • • strong, silent type ... stroke on the best crew in U. S . . l aspiring to be automotive engineer.

Generally, class 4E feverishly rushes to gel into their clothes so as not to be late for Brother F. Francis' Economics c:lass. They always ore.

JOSEPH MALFARA

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1900 s. 18th St. DE 4 9858 St. Thomas Aquinas lntromurols 1·2·3·4 . . . Track Chomps 1 . . • Poster Club 1 . . . Rifle Club 1 . . . Scholastic "l" 1 2 · 3 . . . Scholastic Medal 1 . • . Crew 3·4 . . . chief amusement takes form of imitations .. . shows off blisters received in crew proc· lice • • . picks out nicest girl in crowd . . . claims championship for fastest talker . . . nicknames every· body • . . speaks German as if mouth is full of umlauts.

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ROBERT MARo 2123 Green St. ST 4 6802 St. Francis Xavier Art Club 4 .• ·. Bowling Club 3-4 .•. lntromurols 1-2·3-.C ... Basket· boll champs 2 . • . always sports suit coat . . . one of the "Boys" . .. as much o port of Whelan's as soda fountain . • . knows all the latest card tricks . . . one of well· known "EEE" boys ... always talks about his car . . . will study to be on M.O.

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THOMAS O'BRIEN 5034 N. Smedley St. DA 4 7973 Holy Child Blue and Gold 4 • . . Intramural Football Chomps 2 . . . Orch&slro 2·3·4 .•. Danca Bond 4 ••• Fool· boll 3·4 •.• Track 4 ••. Football letter 4 ... sometimes called "l&m" . • • hard-working yearbook business manager . • . gallery of females in wallet ... looks 'intelligent in gloues ... big wheel at "Sam's" . . • active in school affairs . • • runs Holy Child donees . . . future accountant.

WilliAM O' NEill 303 Silver Ave., Willow Grove St. David W.G. 03S9 W lntromurols 1-2·3 •.• Football 3 -4 ••. Owsiony' s punching bog . . . lunch tastes better during Physics . . . Charlie McCarthy of 4A . . • Brother Philip's pel peeve ... pride of Willow Grove . . . always produees intelligent answer ••• con· tinuolly hungry . • . never seen without Peterson . . . on incurable haircomber . . . will enter the neld of engineering.

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FRANCIS OWSIANY 2710 Alresford St. DE 6 9888 St. John Contiu& Clan Officer 2-3 . . . lntromurols 1'"3·4 . . . Football Champs 3-4 . . . Baseball 2-3-4 . . . lodykiller . . . always wise-cracking . . . " V" bus wolf .. . loves Solid .. . fancy pitcher ••. member of LaSalle's un· shorn tribe . . . Bridesburg wheel ... laves that wavy hair ... never without Hartnett . . . ambition is to become business executive . . . conscient ious worker . . . depend· able.

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JOHN PAllADINE 6213 limekiln Pike St. Benedict Clou Officer 4 . . . Dramatics Club 2-3·4 . . . President Dramatics Club 4 • , . Photography Club 1 • . • Senior Ploy 3·4 .•. Oratorical Con· test 1 .. . deep voice . . . on accomplished actor . . . very conser· votive in dress . . . a savant in French ... has promising future .. .

wonts to be radio announcer . . .

always neat .•. mainstay of Dro· motics Club . . . chooses friends carefully . . . will seek radio school training.

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EDWARD PETERSON 1125 E. Rittenhouse St. GE 8 1144 Immaculate Conception Art Club 3-~ . . • lntromurols 1-2 . . . Scholastic "l" 1 ... happy-go· lucky . . . tries hard . . . sharp dreuer . • . held In high esteem in Germantown . . . loves to eat a 11 mad" man . . . always smiling . . . nice hair . . • holes changed le•h . . . camera manioc interested in oil pointing . . • especially liked by Roc ... favorite period-lunch . . . wonh to serve humanity as doctor.

The bond put in its first official appearance of the year in new uni· forms at this open-air pep rally in preparation for the St. James' game.

GEORGE PETERSON 102 Snyder Ave. Our lady of Mt. Carmel lntromurals 1-2-3-4 .• . Footboll 1-2-3 . . . true dancer . . . blinds buddies with bright, red sweater . . . enjoys a good joke . . . never without penknife • .• South Philodelphia " Hombre" • . . heel drag· ger . . . sportsman . . . fine selection of clothes ... talks sports ... hopes to own business . . . has learned to like his studies ... con· scientiously interested in doing well.

CHARLES PEntNATO 6908 N. Brood St. HA 4 9443 Holy Angels Art Club 2-3·4 . . . lntromurols 1·2 • . . Sand 3·4 . . . Orchestra 3·4 Glee Club 1·2 ... Donee Bond 3·4 . . . "The Moonlighter" ... Whelan devotee . . . wonts to teach music . . . enjoys exercising vocal cords . . . studies diligently • . . good dancer . . . quite the lover . . . tries hand at boxing , , La Salle's televised band leader . • . chief entertainer at local donees.

JOHN PRIOR 51 S lafayette Ave., Collingdale SH 5143 J St. Joseph Class Officer 2 .•• lntramurals 1·2· 3·4 . . . Football Chomps 4 . . • Basketball 1·2 . . . one of big "6" . . Collingdale emigre . . . witty . . loves Wildwood, New Jersey •. Muldowney's boon companion . . money moocher • . . "Gotto Smoke?" . . . three ambitions: (1) to be soles manager (2) to become millionaire (3) to marry the right person •.• does everything quickly • .. a good student without trying.

194-8 WILLIAM QUILTY 3113 Belgrade St. RE 9 5526 Nativity B.V.M. Baton Twirler 3·4 • , • Chess and Checkers 1 .•. lntromurols 1·2·3·4 . . . Orchestra 1-2 •.. Pon·Ameri· con Society 3 . • . Photography Club 1·2·3 . . . Scholastic "l" 2 •.• Scholastic Medal 2 . . . Baseball Manager 1 •.. Basketball Manager 2·3 . . . Football Manager 2 . . • Cross-Country 3·4 .. , Track 3·4 ..• Cross Country letter 3·4 . . . Wis· terion 1·2·3·4 .•• Editor 4 . . • Indoor Track 4 ••. donles spec· totors ~ith baton twirling • most odivity·minded student forever going to formals.

If anyone wonts to know where " Pino rkin'.' the faculty's black mascot, is, go to the college Biology lob. There his skeleton is on display.

JOSEPH RAPA 618 S. 4th St., Camden Our lady of Em 5 0467 J Mt. Carmel lntromurols 1·2·3·4 .. Basketball Chomps 1-2 . . . Football Chomps 2 .•. Softball Chomps 1 ... nick· named "Sabu" by friends •.. small, dark, good looking •.• Camden's contribution to LaSalle ..• indulges in frequent, friendly arguments .. . presence creates fun for oil . . . claims to be accomplished pugilist • • , Iova I Jersey rooter . . . 1ecret ambition- draftsman . . • fine atu· dent.

RICHARD RAAB 5842 N . Sth St. HA4 4175 St. Helel'la Blue and Gold 4 . . . lntromurols 1·2·3·4 . . . Basketball Chomps 3 • . . Football Chomps 4 . . . tall, quiet, well-dressed blonde from Olney . .. winning smile ... either escorting or pursuing o girl . ' . cream of friendliness crop . . • known for famed .hook shot in bas· ketball . . . does well, too . . , roots far Penn and LaSalle ... den· list in eight years, "I think".

JOSEPH RICHARDSON 2303 E. Cobol St. GA 3 3815 Holy Nome of Jesus Archconfroternity 1 ... lntramurals 1·2 . . • Scholoatic " l " 1·2 • . • cla1e associates call him " Rich" ••. quiet, unobstrusive . . . former citi· zen o·f annex . • • neat dresser .••

hair always " plaatered" down .•• good conversationalist , • • sport• enthusiast • . • speaks French flu· ently .•. e>ecellent sense of humor . •. e>etends helping hand to any· one .•• prepared to di1cuu merit• of Notre Dome.

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RALPH ROBB 166 Upland St ., Manoa, Hiltop 621 0 Sacred Heart Clan Officer 1-2-3-4 • . . Intramurals 1·2·3·4 . • . Basketball Champs 2-3 • . • Cross Country Chomps 2 •.. Football Chomps 2-4 . • . Scholastic "l" 2 .•• Scholos· lie Medal 2 ... Don Juan of Monoo . . . developed taste for Pepsi be· fore Scholarship Test . . . writer on the subway • • . ace caddy ot Llanerch .•• blonde, well-built . . . athletically inclined . • . top-rote student . . . faculty ideal choice.

JO HN ROBERTS 1101 E. Price St. VI 4 7807 Immacula te Conception Closs Officer 1 . . • lntramurols 1· 2·3·4 . •• Basketball Chomps 1 .•• Cross Country Champs 2 .. . Foot· ball Champs 1 . . . Softball Champs 1 • . . fre shman Basketball 1 . . . best supporter of lntramurols .. • talented member of Immaculate's Basketball team . .. "No place like Ea st Germantown" • • • lunches during study periods . • . sharp dresser . • aspires to be under· taker . . . anxious to make good showing.

l FRAN K ROCCA 38S1 N. Benni ngton St. JE S 3985 Holy In nocent s Bowling Club 1-2 •.• lnlramurols 1·2·3 . . . Softball Chomps 1 •. • Croa Counlr!f 4 ... Track ~-3·4 .•• widely recognized os " Rocl'• . . . conolilules "R" of RMKB ... sound sleeper during clones • • . track holds his interest . . . thinks phy· sics is something to toke when up· set . . • finds school life too slow . . . strong, silent type . • . fre· quents oil LaSalle donees ... every· one's friend.

LA SALLE THEODORE ROGERS 2929 W. Clementine St. BA 3 1183 Corpus Christi Bowling Club 1·2·3 4 ... lntromur· ols 1-2-3-4 . . . Football Chomps 1 ... Bowling Team 2-3-4 ..• Bowl· ing letter 2-3-4 . . . Teddy work.s ot Strowbridges ... dancing hope· ful . • . deadeye of bowling alley . . . member of Brockway's Basket· ball Team ... tall with dark, wavy hair . . . makes friends easily •.. never without Joe Martin •.. at· tends "Y" frequently.

FRED RUTHARDT \ 6264 N. 4th St. U 9 6387 St. Helena Clou Officer 1 • . . lnlramurals 4 •.• conservative clothes •.. clever antics in classroom . . . good-no· lured • • • well-liked • . . serious about studies and women . . . floats around in family Ford . • • claims to be o bowler •.. patron· izes all dances ... intends to man· age retail business . . • pile of books under arms ... wants to be •ure.

Th e seniors will recognize the scenery here being removed from the libra ry after the se nior portrait pictures were taken for the yearbook.

ROBERT SANTElLA 1429 S. 28th St. King of Peace HO 8 6363 Ceramic Club 1-2 ... Class Officer 2-3 . . . lntramurals 1·2·3·4 . . • Softball Champs 1 ..• Band 1·2·3 .. . Dance Band 3 •• . Sanctuary Society 1-2 . . • known better os " Wollio" ... class clown ... lots of fun .. • en joys sabotaging Brothers . • . native of South Philadelphia largest pompadour in school . • . witty ....happy-go-lucky . • . l ond of impossible bets.

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RICHARD SAPONARO 7166 Jackson St. ~ DE 8 4775 St. &ernard lntromurals 1-2-3-4 . . . Softball Champ• 2 . . . Football 2-3 -4 •.• Varsity letter Football 3 -4 • • . dancing enthusiast . . . well-known • •. all-around athlete .. . Mayfair boy ..• man with brown hot . eats lunch at any time . . . well liked by everybody •. . attend• lo Salle donee• . .. well -dressed . . . gridiron general . •• will increase tne ronh of teochero.

MARTIN SCHAFFER ,. ~ 21 41 S. l ee St. ~ Ou r lady of Mt. Carmel lntramurols 1·3-4 . . . red hair ••. favorite subject Chemistry .•. says littl-thinks much ... likes basket· boll .•• interested in sports •.. tops with fellow students • . . well· dressed all the time . . . very stu· dious •.• future Villanova student ... ambition: chemical engineer .. • poorer students run to him for aid and homework ..• teacher'• ideal student.

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ROBERT SCHEllHARDT ,., 3000 W. Girard Ave. PO 5 0697 St. ludwig Archconfrolernity 1-2 .•• Aviation Club 1-2 . . • lntromurals 1-2-3-4 . • • Basketball Champs 1 . . . Stomp Club 1·2 . . . round, jovial, smiling . • . pleasing personality . • . proud of Brewerytown . . . Conway'' partner in crime . . . husky with paradoxically high voice ..• good-natured . . . •tar football player in Fairmount Pork league . well liked ••. has heart set on television work.

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Fox and Florio •how how easily scenery can be moved. Hewson and McGee won· der how to gel po st the beam . Gery and Molfara toke tail end s.

HER8ERT SCHWEIZER

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DE 6 232B St. Bartholomew Bowling Club 2·3· 4 •.. lntramurals 1·2·3· 4 . . . Cross Country Champ s 2 . . . Football Champs 2 • . . Band 2-3-4 . . . l etter, Bowling .4 . . . "lefty" is his moniker • . • life· long oal of Callahan • • . always has funny jake •• . proud of loud shirts and ties • . . tries to bowl with T. R.'s hel9 . . . accomplished mu•ician • • . studious . . . a very· body's friend.

ROBERT SCHERER 3 528 New Q ueen St. VI 4 3763 St. Bridget Art Club 1 . . . International Rela· t ion• Club 4 •.• Intramural• 1·2 ... Swimming Team 3 ..• Basket· ba ll Champ• 1 ... Glee Club 4 ... Crew 2~ . . • Rifle Team 1 Wlsterion 4 . . . superb a rtist . . . Kerwin's better half . . . likes sis· t ers to bring girl friends home •.. popular among his "Boy•" . . . al· way• wisecracking . . . geh out of hot water eo•ily • , . re•i~enl of East Falls.

FRAN CIS SENN 406 W. Cayuga St. DA " 6167 St. Henry Blue and Gold 4 •.• Class Offl· cer 1·2-3 . • . Scholastic "l" 1·2·3 . . . Scholastic Medal 1-2-3 . . . diligent student . • . silent but friendly . . . asset to any doss . . . authority on flowers . . . extinct species: stays awake in German ... has gold card habit . . . large vo· cabulary ... aho expert on double talk . . . travels everywhere and anywhere to root for LaSalle.

JOHN SHARP

31 N. 63rd St. Our Lady of the Rosary lntramurals 1-2-3-4 . . . Scholastic "L" 1 •.• Confirmed German class sleeper .•• thorn in Brother Ste· phen's foot with his questions . . . wonderful sense of humor •.. eats every period except lunch .•. offered lead in movies (usher) . . . swell fellow . • . comes on from the West (Philly) ... Sharp dresser . . . future student ot Villanova's engineering school.

JAMES SHEMELEY• 252 Strawbridge Ave. Westmont, N. J. Coli 5 4256 M Holy Saviour Class Officer 2 . lntramurals l-2-3-4 . . . Scholastic " l " l . . • Football 2 . . • Student Council 2 •.. very active at the wrong times ••. lost to enter school daily . . . dri •os like a cbbby ••. always has a joke • . . foreign•• from New Jersey ... tokes every Monday off •.• always fooling with dynamite . .. strong, silent type girls dream about.

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WILLIAM SHARPE 3600 Huey Ave. Clearbrook S739 J St. Andrew Archconfraternity 2-3 ... Blue and Gold 4 •.. Chess and Checkers 1-2 . . . Debating Club 3-4 . . . Inter· nal.!onal Relations Club 4 ... Intra · mu7'ols 2 . . . Scholastic "l" 3 . . • Stamp Club 1-2·3 . . . Wisterian 2-3·4 ... Editor 4 .•. Self-sacrific· ing editor of Wisterion •.. superior deba tor . . . understands Solid Geometry . . . authority on television . . . student par excellence "Time on My Hands" columnist.

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THOMAS SHEEHAN. 305 W. Sparks St. L 251 St.Helena Blue and Gold 4 . . . Intramural$ 1-2-3-4 •.. Scholastic "l" 1·2-3 ... Scholastic Medal 1-2-3 ... depend· able . . . top man in studies . . . whiz at Solid Geometry •.. grept golfer during off moments • . • hard working member of yearbook business staff •.. popular with all students •.. bocks activities to the fullest . . . extends a helping hand to everyone.

(,0 STANTON SHELTON \VI 4 71756645 Boyer St.Little Flower Blue and Gold 4 • International Relations Club 4 • . . lntromurals 1-2·3·4 . . . Pan-American Society 3 •.• Rifle Club 1 • . . Crew 2-3 • • • Cross Country l . . . Wlsterian 4 . . . Sports Editor 4 . . . Intramural Football Chomps 3 ... alias " Bieachy," at "Tumble Inn" •.. belongs to "Ogontz Manor Club" . . . class down sometimes .•• Ocean City resident in summer . . . Sw... ney's bodyguard • • • drives a "beat-up" Nash.

During "Blue and Gold" Week, all the yearbooks In the archives were placed at the disposal of the students outside the Activities Office. They were well thutnbed.

GEORGE SMITH

4503 Princeton Ave. ' " MA 4 8917 St. Bernard Intramural• 1-2·3-4 . called "Smitty" • . . blonde hair-wild and wavv as the sea . • . excells during st~dy periods . . . very ser· ious and hard working student •.• active in intramurals and outside sports ... good-natured ... enjoys good joke . . . ambition: to attend business school and become on oc· countont.

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WALTER SNYDER 6159 Chestn ut St. GR 4 0858 Our lady of the Rosary lntramurals 1-2·3·4 . . . Baoketball Champs 2 . . . Cross Country Champ• 2 . . . Football Champs 2· 3-4 ... Glee Club 4 ... Rifle •::tub 1 . . . Stamp Club I ... Basketball Manager 1·2 . . . thinks Solid is a waste of time , . . always has a sandwich during gym • . . for

tips 11 see Snyder . . . terrorizes

"West End" . . . 4A Clock watcher . . . important figure in annual minstrel show.

JAMES SPANFELLER 5528 Miriam Rd. St. Martin of Tours JE 5 7241 Blue and Gold 4 . . . Class Officer 1-2-3-4 .•. lntramurals 1-2-3-4 ... Paster Club I . • . Scholastic "l" 1-2-3 ... Wisterian :l-4 . . . "Spic" SPAN feller . . . habit of combing hair ... forever cracking

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joke . . . born artist . . . class president for four years . . . one of North Wildwood Pokerino Boys . . . strong, silent type any girl would go for . . . plays all sports.

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DAVID SPEISER 6133 lawrence St. St. Helena HA4 2739 lntromurals 1-2·3·4 . . • Football Chomps 3·4 ... Softball Champs I . . • Pan -American Society 3 . . . Scholastic "l" 1-2 . • . Scholastic Medal 1-2 .. . Wisterian 2-3 . . . "Mumbles" of La Salle . . . gives Brothers little trouble ... Spaniard at heart .•. known to Olney boys as "Ace 11

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likes basketball . . . disappointed when tests are changed . • • believes himself o physicist.

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GERALD SPEITEl 6312 Fairhill St. WA 4 9805 St. Helena Blue and Gold 4 . . . lntramura ls 1-2-3-4 . . . Basketball Champ• 1-2 . . . Cross-Country Champs 2 . . . Football Champs 2-3 .•. Glee Club 4 • . . Wisterian 1-2-3 . • . Asst. Sports Editor 3 ... Known through· out .chool as " Hawkmon" •.. fu-

Atkins, Anderson, and Spanfeller pause at the west stairway's indoor bulletin board to look over the eight team• participating in the Newport tournament.

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TH OMAS SORENSEN 4616 Leiper St. JE 5 21 22 St. Martin Aviation Club 1 . . . Ceramic Club 1 . . . Clan Officer 1-2 . . . Intramurals 1-2-3-4 ... Football Champs I ..• Orchestra 1-2-3 . . . Photography Club 1 . . . Scholastic "l" 1-2-3 . . . Crew 2-3-4 ••. Swimming team 2-3 . . . Student Council I ... Varsity Sport letter, Crew 3-4 . . . most familiar at stern of racing ohell . . . hobby-needling . . . everybody'• friend . . . ever omiling ..• bashful, but not where girls ore concerned.

ture sportswriter • . . noted for

wild head of hair . . . has hand in everything at La Salle ... vehe· mently stands up for rights.

RICHARD STANTON 7218 limekiln Pike

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HA 4 5321 St. Athanasius Band 3-4 . . . Senior Play 4 . . . Minstrel 4 . . . All-Catholic Band 4 • . . Indispensable in band . . • handsome Han.com handyman . . . never had an enemy . . . skull cap keep• his knowledge in . . • physics is quite a dozing subject . . . treasure hunting for slightly used homework is a minor profession . . . Brother Thomas teaches excellent reckless driving . • . om· bitiously expectant of great future.

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JOHN STIEF 5915 N. 12th Str..t ' WA 4 1167 Holy Child lntromurals 1-2·3·4 . . . Bchketball Chomps 1·2 . . . Football Chomps 2 ... Softball Champs 2 •. , J. V, Football 1-2 . . . another physics luncheater ... trouble looks for him ••. favorite period is gym .•. does homework at 8:30 a.m . . . usually wears sweater . . . believes firmly in " No Smoking" rule . . . plays rugged basketball . . . has a suc· cessful way with girls.

JAMES SULLIVAN 926 E. Rittenhouse St. VI 4 2633 Immaculate Conception Blue and Gold 4 . . . Ceramic Club 1 . . . lntramurols 1-2-3-4 . . . Basketb11l l Chomps 2 . . . Football Champs 3 . . . Track Champs 1 . . . library S!aff 2 . . . Sanctuary Society 1 . . . " Dapper Don" . . . imitQ&ions are his specialty . . • Irish accent . . . con be located an Ocean City's beach . . . has eye for women . . . mischievous smile . . . headed for Notre Dame (In· diono or Philo.?)

EDWIN TAYlOR 2697 Aramingo Ave. NE 4 31 14 St. Anne Class Officer 2 . . . lntramurals 1-2·3·4 . . . Junior Prom Officer 3 . . . Senior Prom Officer 4 . . . " Dum-dum" they call him ..• tall, blonde . . . quick talker and slnort dresser ••. gentleman and "Scho-

loru . . . regular visitor at 0 '

Rourke's residence . . . goa:l or· ganizer-natural leader .•• friends galore . . . another football star from St. Anne's • . . keeps very quiet.

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RONALD TORMA 423 Alcott St. St. Willia m PI 5 4504 Aviation Club 2 ... lnt ramurals 1· 2 , , . strong, silent type . . . light hair, brown eyes, stocky build . . . distaste for Solid . . . glad to give helping hand to classmates . . . wears a big smile constontl;t . . . chief interest is autoing on Satur· day nights . . . asks Brothers more questions than they ask him . . intends entering retail buainess.

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Getting reedy for portrait pictures seems to be a real chore. Kieser fixes Senn's bow. lacy helps Sorensen on with a gown. What a studied look on Sorensen's facel Bernard keeps the spring formal jackeh in order so that the mass production methods used for getting these pictures will move efficiently.

Vaualluzzo and Borneman nervously sit ready for their turns. Really it's not such on ordeal as th at. It lasts for o very short time.

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ALBERT TWADDELL Hazel Ave. R.F.D. Thorofare, N.J. St. Matthew lntromurols 1 . . . Softball Chomps 1 . . . Scholastic "L" 1-2·3 . . . small, dark, impetuous . . . keeps slick, block hair olwoys in place . . . "I con'! see why that has to be, Brother" . . . e xcellent student . . . hard to convince . . . one of Jersey's finest . . . finds recreation in physics lob . . . Chemical Engineer after Drexel schooling.

FRANK VASSALLUZZO , .. 5415 Rising Sun Avenue I DA 4 0463 St. Amb rose Blue and Gold 4 . . Bowling Club 3 . . . Closs Officer 1 . . . Intra· murals 1-2-3 -4 . : . Scholastic "L" 1·2-3 . . . Scholastic Medal 1 . . . Student Council 1 . . . con toke a practical joke . . . horse laughs come easily . . . Obie's gym class needs him . . . excellent student . . . delights in torturing sleeping Racca . . • intramural enthusiast . . . takes Florrie to oil LaSalle functions

THOMAS WATERS 1524 Glen wood Ave. Our lady of Mercy SA 2 4371 Ceramic Club 1-2 . . . Chess and Ch~ckers 1-2·3· 4 . . . lntromurals t . 2.3·4 . . . Football Chomps 1-2·3 . . . librarv Staff 3-4 . . . l'oster Club 1 ... .Rifle Club 2 -3 . . . Cre"' 3 -4 . . . Toll, well-built . . . yec oround "burr" . . . easy to ge

along with . . . known as an oar· breaker by crew associates . reads adventure stories at oil op· portunities.

RONALD WRIGHT 3720 N. 19th St. Our Lady of the RA S 8695 Holy Souls lntromurols 1-4 . . . Wisterion 1 ... "Burrheod" for short . . . hearty Iough . . . good-natured . . . never misses the 8:20 to school . . . en· joys himself immensely in physics tab ••. doily visitor to Chapel .•. lots of friends . . . completes home· work during Religion period . . . likes to talk about girls . . . greatly interested in fournalism as a career

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knowledge, skills, sound /Jodies, and sfJcialgraces ...

Because several prepoced seniors ore ol· woys ready, Carl Wolfe loses no time in getting pirtures. Rocco and Sharp sit very s!iffly.

This is what always happens when the p roofs finally come from the studio. Even the staff members ore unprepared for what they see. Note McGee in the center background. He's incredulous. Atkins is startled. Gery is hilarious over his own pictures. Kreuter hos N.C.

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education. The curriculum is separated into the Classical (A), the Scientific (B), and the General (C) courses. Students may elect to follow one of these courses in its entirety or arrange individual rosters. Cutting across these course lines, the following division of subjects taught is noted: English, mathematics, sciences, languages, social studies, religion, and specialized subjects, such as, music, art, and physical education.

Right: Broth er Oo vid, Principal, ond Miss R. Chimney, secretory, orro nge students' rosters.

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Mr. J Ho . · rrogon ind' t capitol on on A . reo es the nation'a map. merrcon History workbook

The Classical Course provides a classical training and offers exceptional facilities for work along scientific lines. It is designed for students who plan to enter a liberal arts college after graduation. It meets the requirements of the State Department of Public Instruction, the various certifying agencies and the entrance requirements of all liberal arts colleges. Those wishing to follow careers in law, the priesthood, journalism, advertising and social work would do well selecting this course.

The Scie nce Course offers fundamental training necessary for the students who intend to e nter th e medical, engineering or kindred professions. The course meets the standards of the State Department of Public Instruction and the req uirements of the pre-professional schools. Emp hasis is placed on science and mathe matics. The General Course is organized for those students who do not intend to enter professional f ie lds, but who seek o high school education os a p reparation for further schooling or for advanced stud ies in college leading to degrees in b usiness admin istration.

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To summarize the curriculum arrangements o t La Salle - students o re required to take such subjects os will ossyre admission to college in ot le a st one oreo. The major subjects designated os obligatory for college admission ore: four years of English, two of a modern language, one of American History, one of algebra, and one of a labo ratory science. Electives are chosen in a ccord with the type of college or work program the stud ent has in view. The obligatory and elec路 tive credHs should tota l sixteen for graduation.

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Department editors, H. Atkins, H. Gery, G . Speitel, T. Kelly, P. Moser, and I. Murray ta ke a general glance over previous "Blue and Gold's" before planning the 1948 edition.

Below: Brother F. Francis, moderator of the "Blue and Gold" indicates the location of the football squad picture to the sports staff of S. Shelton, F. Vassalluzzo, G. Speitel, J. McGee, R. Raab, and E. Atella.

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Right: The Photography staff tries to save money by sorting negat ives. J. Ehling points o u t his friend of former years to W. Kieser; P. Moser tells G. Mcl ean it's usable, while lacy ponders possibilities.

The entire staff compiles the senior activities lists under the moderator's direction. The purpose of this list is to provide a permanent record of high school activities.

The ''BlUE AND GOlD'' stall talked a !fJt this year... In on effort to gel more underclassmen to order yearbooks, the staff organized on assembly program, inviting Mr. H. Murdock of Curtis Publications to present o magazine sub路 script ion plan.

Below: Art staff editor, J. Sponfcller discusses photograph orrongom.,nls for the dramatics page with T. Kurek, H. Gordon, and H. Gery. Th is art staff rough-sketched the divider pages.

The announcement in May 1947 of plans to form the staff of the 1948 yearbook brought forth many interested Juniors. By the completion of the 1946-47 school year, the staff officers had been elected and the advertising theme chosen. September of our senior year found the new staff in a new office faced with the arranging of the senior section and the designing of the lay-outs for the entire book. The business staff worked particularly hard to make the mag~zine subscription campaign to help defray yearbook costs successful. Thanks to Zamsky Studios and our own photography staff, the taking of pictures was all路 but completed by February. The advertising theme took definite form and was successfully applied . The staff completed the copy material in March and the "1948 Blue and Gold" went to press early in April. Although the entire staff deserves high praise, most of it should be reserved for Brother F. Francis for his original ideas and expert direction of the staff in its work to produce an "AllAmerican".

left: Planning the advertising campaign for undercloss soles of the yearbook, T. O'Brien (seated) points out the merits of posters to H. Atkins, D. Bernard, T. Sheehan, F. Senn, and M. Kreuter, all memben of his business staff.

''All the news that's fit tD print'' As the "Wisterian" entered its fifteenth year, the headaches of running a school paper were placed on the shoulders of co-editors, William Quilty and William Sharpe. Under the everwatchful eye of the modera tor, Brother G. Robert, these two stalwarts planned each issue, composed headlines, and assembled the dummy. Ignatius Murray and Thomas Kelly, news editors, and Stan Shelton, sports editor, handled their departments capably. Paul Moser, besides his photographic efforts, found time to write a feature column, "Frivolous Effervescence." Cartoons by Jim Spanfeller livened the feature pages, and his "Campus Quips" brought national fame to the "Wis". Features were given more prominence a nd additional columns were added to the list. The "Limelight" and "Sportlight" continued to shine on prominent scholastic figures, and the "Exposing Explorer" went on his snooping way. "Time On My Hands" gave the latest data on radio, records, and movies, while the " Inquiring Explorer" polled students on diverse topics, ranging from the "new look" to pet peeves. "Faculty Footnotes" featured a different teacher each month, and "Unusual Hobbies" told of the different pastimes of La Salle students. "Wisterian" reporters were on the move during the past year. Each month they visited a different Catholic high school and wrote a feature on their visit copiously illustrated. Now the pages of the "Wisterian" hold the history of 1947-48 firmly locked in ih pages for future reminiscing.

Tran sposing hond.written material to a type-written legible ferm for the printer is the work of Mallon, Bennett, Sonzore, Krimm, Shreiber, and lynch.

The members of the Photography Club got plenty of practice shooting for football action pictures to be includ ed in the "Wis". All pictures used were club-token.

The Cartoons Were th and Unusuo/ h e Product P Olograph · feller, and "'' of this grou • •c orrongeme t "'. K'•eser. P s im 0 • . g•notion: E n s oppeo,ng in tL · logon J ne "Wis" • . Cogon, J. Span.

Filing awoy bock . l.S.H. Performo ISsues, check' Quaintance nceo, storing •ng get InFo, • Scherer, CroLo, Used cuts motion of ~ Por . , comprises th POot meg•oni, and 8 e work o( erens.

appears in ''THE WISTER/liN''... Berens dutifully plows through exchange copies of other schools' papers. Many idees ore garnered from this perusal by the exchange editor. It is o pleasant job.

To gather the information needed for the monthly column acquainting La Salle students with the g oing• on of other Catholic schools, 8ronnigon and Burns visit the principal of St. John's.

) The "Wistorion" staff arranged the radio programs "High School High· lights" over station WDAS several t imes this year. The freshmen cost their votes for "The Sabre Donee" os the best hit tune.

eagerly for the distribution of the "Wis". W. W. Sharpe, ca·editors, see to it that each doss geh oil tho copie• it needs.

Brother David gives Malvern Retreat in路 formation to the senior dou officers: Sponfellor 40, Gordon 4C, Robb 4A, Duffy ' 4B, ond Cogan 4E.

One of the functions of don officers is to check the roll. Miss Rita Chimney, secre路 tory , occeph J. O'Neill's and W. Hover路 donsky's reports.

Democracy in its youngest stages developes here at La Salle through the class officers. Each section is represented by a president, vice-president and a secretary-treasurer. These officers are elected at the beginning of each school year, on secret ballots by the boys of their own section and remain in office for the entire school year.

The president is the chief contact man between the class and the faculty. He takes care of communicating special messages from the principal to the stuThe Beneficial Saving fund Society opened school accounts for lo Salle students. Closs secretaries were in charge of collec1ions. J. Curran, S. Duffy, and J. Koch make deposits in Mr. John Smith's bog.

dents. The vice-president acts in

his absence. The secretary attends to all other affairs, these being determined by the class' own initiative under the guid ance of the home room teacher.

leadership grDws here... The clou presidenh hear fl.r. Harold Murdock of Curtis Circulation Co., explain the procedures to be followed by them in keeping records of the magazine subscription campaign to help finance the yearbook.

Frequently, Brother David, Principal, calls meetings af all class presidents to get important information to the clones quickly and forcefully. On returning to class the matter is fully dis路 cussed and put into effect.

Before the WIBG microphone, La Salle's and Roman Catholic's debating teams pratice prior to their broadcast debate. This assure• perfect timing.

School presented the strongest arguments against La Salle's affirmative team during this debate which the girls wan.

Under the moderator, Brother Cassian, La Salle's debating team discussed the topic: "Should the United States government adopt a system of compulsory arbitration of labor disputes in basic industries?" Members of La Salle's affirmative team were William McNeill, Robert Richards, and William Sharpe; of the negative team, Bart Brooks, l en DiStasio, and J oh n Potts. Alter-

leonard Oi Stasio representing La Salle take• the affirmative side, while a student from Roman argues the negative position. Several Juch debate• were broadcast by local stations this year.

notes were Roderick Roberts and Thomas Kelly. To give the members added experience in public speaking, several of the debates were conducted at assemblies before the student body. The regular contests under the sponsorship of the Catholic Forensic league were held in the library and at the opponents' schools.

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The girls from St. Mary'• Academy lived up to female tradition in defeating La Salle's debaters before o joint assembly of the two schooiJ. W. McNeill hold• forth at the ro•trum.

The success of the Catholic High School Forensic league is due to the unceasing work of the moderators. Father J. McHugh, of St. Thomas More, Brother Cassion, ond Father Jomes Mur· ray of Ramon ot the studio.

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G. Moylan manipu lates the enlarger be· fore u>ing it, wh ile G . Forde erop• oome finished photo•. Prints for the " Wi•" ond " &lue ond Gold" were mode here.

The responsibility for keeping the Photography Club together this year fell on the sh oulders of Paul Moser who was appointed p re sident by Brothers G. Robert and F. Francis, the principal users of the work of the club. Pau l w a s the photography editor of both the " Wisterian" a nd the 1948 " Blue and Gold". During the past two yea rs th~ clu b's a ctiv ities have been broadened. Members have their ownequi p ped darkroom and a portra it stud io which gives them training in all phases of photographic technique. New equipment has bee n purchased to make the Photography Club a complete institution in itself. After seeing some of the p ictures in this yearbook as well as in the " Wis", you' ll agree that they are of fine quality and indicate that the club is very successful in achieving its objectives.

The Photc:-orophy Club own• equipment neceuory for good portrait work. Poul Mo•er at comero and leopold Sehmidt od · iu>ting lights prepare to toke a picture of P. Morris.

Two additional phases of photographic w o rk o re the wa shing of prinh, done by Schreib~r. ond the glouing of them, done by Berens.

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Under Broth held er Emi/ion's 1 •vch meet· VPer-..ision th McNeill. '"9• as is here b 810. e Stomp Clvb 9 addreued by

of qufJiity .. • A trading session was held in the library with all sides being satisfied. G. End, W. McCaffery, T. Dunn, W. McNeill, C. von Hoke, and D. Levin engaged in this lively one.

This year the La Salle philatelists again had Brother Emilian as moderator. At an early meeting of the club William McNeill was elected president. One of the highlights in its list of activities was the Stamp Exhibition held in March. Although on a miniature scale, it drew some fine entries. Continuing its policy of last year, the club published a weekly bulletin, containing news of stamps, both old and new. Perhaps the most popular activity was the monthly trading sessions. Here members were given an opportun ity to obtain new stamps in exchange for their duplicates. In May of last year members of the club journeyed to New York in order to attend the Philatelic Exhibition~eld to commemorate the 1 OOth Anniversary of U. S. postage stamps. Another such trip is planned for this year.

The Stomp Club's weekly bulletin is being posted on all classroom bulletin boards by McNeill and von Hake. Many students show interest in this hobby.

Prizes were awarded to club members whose exhibits were tops in various colo· gories. G. End, who won, helps W. McNeill to arrange things.

The marching band ranked taps wh en it appeared in the Knights of Columbus Band Tournament. Thi s picture explains why. FRONT ROW: R. Childs, condu cto r, Kuligowski, Bertolini, Stanton, Borneman, Simms, Yocum, Keenan, Connolly, Bacon, Niecm路 2ura. BACK ROW: Delmar, Schweizer, Balsover, Hottinger, E. Callahan, Mclean, Kopakawski, Gorman, Bucca, Pettinato, Moore, Kirly. l eft circle: Brother F. John, director of the ._, usic deportment shows T. O'Brien when his lessons wi ll occur. Right ci rcle: Mr. Robert Childs, bond leader, proudly displays Knights of Columbus trophies.

NfJ cfJmpetitifJn here ... The dream of a concert and marching band achieved complete realization this year. After three years of development it has become the largest section of our Music Department. Mr. Robert Childs again was the bandmaster and instructed the brass and woodwind sections. Mr. Joseph Huttlin taught percussion, while Mr. Samuel lange directed the baton twirling group. Besides appearances at public, private and civic affairs, the band participated in the annual

Co!orful baton路 and flag-twirlers were: Quilty, Devlin, Bernier, Pettineo, Biddle, and McDonald.

The music oxecutive committee: Troutman, McKillip, Pettinato, Callahan, Kershaw, O 'Brien, and Moore.

In its first year as o complete unit, lo Solie' s bond was adjudged best on oil counts in t he Catholic High School Bond Tournament. FRONT ROW: F. Col!ohon, Avolone, Stroh, Flynn, Stewart, Harri s, Fleming, Han lon, Ruddy, Salvatore, Hopp. BACK ROW : Troutman, O'Aurio, Houon, Coyle, McGuire, Kershaw, Graham, McGovern, Fischer, Smith, Connon, Thomas.

The IJand is fDps ... Knights of Columbus band contest and won the first place cup for its excellent marching and playing. Fourteen members of the band comprised part of the All-Catholic Band which played in the Second-Annual Bandmasters' Concert at Irvine Auditorium. It wound up its season by participating in the Second Annual Spring Festival at Town Hall where it played some of the best music heard in a high school concert.

Min Fleming adds a feminine touch to the batonand flog-twirlers : Smith, Guckin, Ward, Petrait, and Hagen.

Symbols of the things we love-our country and our school. The co!or guard co.,siders it o great honor to serve these flogs. They ore: Gallagher, McHugh, Geisle, and Bailey.

Resplendent in new uniforms, the entire marching band, including baton- and Swiss flag-twirlers, made its first formal apearance at the open air p e p rally held in the stadium prior to the first football game of the season with St. Joseph's Prep. What a surprise the student body beheld when the band went through rythmic dances and steps to the tune of " Reuben, Reuben"! This was the beginning of many pleasant bits of entertainment by the band du ring halves of football games. The ir formations were so well executed that invariably the opponents' spectators applauded their perfo rmances.

Mr. Joseph Hvttlin instructs prospedive drummers. left to right:

The 111 ony int. Brother John rocote bond format· h 1• h COUJed • IOt)J j 1fllitotions 9 >chao/ 0 nouguroted 0 M ' onds Th· . among • y ore ' numbe . •• ,. the "G· lne Cothor r. '"• Me Five . •c M•nutes

Mr. Childs gives individual instructions to Collohon and Roe to assure fine perform·

The bond boards a chartered bus to attend one of the Villa· novo night football gomes. The horns ore never still on such trips.

No school music department is complete without a symphony orchestra. Due to the untiring efforts of Mr. Wolfgang Richter, orchestra conductor, the symphony has rapidly progressed until now its playing rivals that of any similar high school organization. The violin section particularly is pointed out as being exceptional. Such accomplished violinists as DiPasquale, Klinges, and Kuligowski assure the best of performances. The student body, the Mothers' Club, the Fathers' Club and several other school organizations enjoyed the fine performances of the orchestra. gong Richter at Town Hall pleased everyone immensely ldst year •

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The heart of any symphony orchestra is its string section. Our orchestra poueues very talented violinists.

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The neor-copoeity audience ottending,he Spring Musicale at Town Hall in April were very appreciative of the fine playing.

Men fJI Malvern ... left top: Arrival at St. Joseph's in-the-Hills arouses a feeling of great expectations. For three days the seniors entered a closed retreat, January 31 to February 2, away from their normal pursuits and close to God. Second: All retreat conferences ore heard in the chapel. Th ird: Doctor J. Gib路 bans and Father W. Kane inspired the seniors with their tolkt. Brother David acted as retreat captain. lower left: Poy路 lng a brief visit to one of the many ovl路

door shrines.Below: Individual rooms help to give one -o sense of being alone with God.

Respond, ''Prosit''... Right top: One of the most profitable of the religious exercises of the retreat is spiritual reading. Second: The arrange路 ment of the seating in the chapel helps :o preserve the feeling of individuality so essential for o successful retreat. Third: The seniors crowd around the bulletin board to leorn of the period of adoration before the Blessed Sacrament each retreotont has to make. lower right: The meals at Malvern were extraordinarily fine. Those sisters con cook. Below: Private adoration before the Blessed Sacra ment is very impressive.

Above: Father C .â&#x20AC;˘ Gorman, La Salle College chaplain, blessu throats in the ch4pel. Right: Benediction in the auditorium at close of the students' retreat.

live Jesus in Our Hearts I fDrever I The students' spiritua l development occupies the predominant place in all Christian Brothers' schools. La Salle keeps to this tradition in the doily Religion lesson, the annual retreat, the seniors' closed retreat at Malvern, Vocation Week and the observing of First Fridays and other important feast days with confession, Holy Mass and Communion, and Benediction. The Knights of the Divine Child, the Benilde Club, and the Sanctuary Society ore extra-curricular religious activities. Below: Brother Patrick's Knights of the Divone Chold sponsor on evening sociol.

Students consecra t e themselves to the Sacred Heart. left: Vincentian Fathers who heard confessions during the retreat. Below : Brother Michael, sacristan, receives father Gehring's blessing at the close of

and lorgoy check information for o forum. l eft: Kelly is o panel speaker ot the Bellevue addressing over three hundred otudents.

IRC discussiDns cfJver the ef/rth . ..

Th e IRC participated in the Catholic Stud,nt's Forum at Hallahan. Rig ht: Kelly, Me路 Fadden, Atkins, and Murray at o discussion under FPA auspices. Below : Burkhimer, Cun路 ninghom, Atkins, Sha rpe and

The International Relations Club limits its membership to seniors. The organization's main objective is to stimulate interest in national and international problems. Under Brother F. Francis, moderator, the members prepa red for and attended the monthly stud ent forum of the Foreign Po licy Association. Its othe r activities included p a rticipation in the Ca tholic Stude nts' Forum, a Model Re p ub lican Convention at Temple University, and the United Nations Council activities. Below: Burk!fmer gives the invocation at Temple's "Model before

Art IDr Art's Sake ... left: As part of the "Blue and Gold" Week advertising compoign, J. Sponfeller and H. Gery, art editors of the yearbook, originated and executed mony attractive posters.

Above: The â&#x20AC;˘upply table gets messy with Hottinger, Bertucci, Spanfeller, and Mr. R. di Laurentis mixing paints.

left: Bertucci has managed to get detail into this snow scene. Sullivan works with charcoal.

The cultural development of La Salle students goes on in many ways, particularly through the art classes under Mr. Rocco di Laurentis' expert supervision and instruction. Over seventy students enrolled in these art courses. Their instruction is given during regu larly-rostered periods. Work in all mediums was done. The annual Art Exhibition was held on April 23, and presented objective evidence of the high calibre work produced by these students. It was through the efforts of this group that all the posters used to advertise various school activities were so colorful and attractive. As part of the expanding art program, adult classes were held in the evening which la Salle boys could attend. J. Bythrow is doing portrait work under Rocco's supervision.

Everybody's in the act ... Right: Mr. Andrea d ' Angelo, dromatiu coach, reads the script with the senior ploy cost, composed of little Flower High School girls and lSH's "Cope and Sword."

Above: Mr. d 'Angelo and Brother Patrick, moderator, discuss o prospective ploy ;or use. Right: The skits for the annual mimtrel show were written and enacted by the dramatics club.

The dramatists of La Salle formed their organization this year under the title of the "Cape and Sword''. Its purposes were to further interest in dramatics by attending local amateur and professional shows, and to promote good drama by putting on plays in the best fashion. Under the moderatorship of 路 Brother Patrick, the direction of Mr. A. d'Angelo, and the p residency of John Palladine, the activities engaged in by the club included the senior play, the presentation of half a dozen short plays, and participation in the annual one-act play contest of the Catholic Forensic l eague.

At Christmas, the student body was entertained by the dramatics club with o presentation of Dicken's "A Christmas Carol". Mr. d 'Angelo is making up Murray for the performance.

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Football Coach, Bern ie Bradley, a nd football modera tor, Brother Oaniel 1 in o spring training dis路 cussion.

Cheerleaders Girard, Bal:aver, Billa and Cerini place posters arav nd school to arovse enthvsiasm for the basketball champ路 ionsh ip game with Overbrook.

Ba sketball Coach, Obie O'Brien ch ecks off for Brother F. Joseph, mo derator , those going to Rhode Island.

Mr. J. B. Kelly路 and Mr. C. Mcilvaine, former Olympic row -

David Reed, nvmber one, tosh the tennis balls that Brother

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Cassian, tennis

champions,

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with their national champions.

Seniors who earned o varsity sport letter are : R. Sopanaro, E. Ganley, G. Botto, H. largay, W . Qvilty, B. Beier Kane, E. Taylor, F. McCormick, R. Marle y, E. Marvel. J. Covello. and J. Grauer.

shows him.

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moderator,

ever-mounting trophiel being acquired by

the men whfJ knfJW spfJrts ...

Brother F. John looks over bowling scores with Ted Rogers and seems pleased with the showing.

Cross-country and track coaches Brother 0. John and Obie 0'· Brien, select the starters for each event.

Tom Moorehead, sporh an· nounc.-r, enliven• a pep-rally.

Brother G. Thomas and Mr. H. Waltemate, baseball moderator and coach respectively, consider the type ball to be used.

Mr. M. De Angelil, swimming coach, and Brother Philip, moderator, prepare the next meet's list of participant>. l

These varsity lettermen will be missed: J. Kershaw, J . Mulvaney, E. Milewski, P. Marcol ina, K. Foust, J. Bevenour, F. Anderson, S. Ouffv J. Floria, G. Fox, T. O' Brien, F. Menna, and T. Sorensen.

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Jos£"ph Mvlvont!y

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Foght Tockle

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R•chord Saponoro

Quarterback

Ford And.,.,on Fullback

Woll.om Hoverdon•ky

J(lmes Adoms

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Roghl Halfback

Fronk Mc(orm.ck

Roghl End

Head Football Coach, Mr. Bernard Bradley Mr. Bernard Bradley, mortt often re路 ferred to as Bernie, has been coaching football at lo Salle for nine years. He first directed lo. Solltt~s gridders from 1935-39. His second stretch of coaching started in 1943 and continues to the present. The popularity of the ''T"-formotion among Philadelphia high schools is due in great measure to Bernie's successful application of this system. Every lo .Solie student is looking forward to a sucussful '48 season under Bernie's direction.

The locker room at camp was a good ploce to hold informal bull-sessions, as the seniors know.

La Solie 0 St. Joseph 39 This was the game in which the siudent body got its first glimpse of Bernie's ' 47 boys in action. This game olso was one in which the Prep could not be denied. Bob Doyle put on a one-man display of run路 ning ability as he romped around both ends for four touchdowns. The Explorers displayed a lock of experience coupled with poor blocking and tackling.

In the opening game against St. Joseph's Prep, Curran makes same headway de路 spite determined tackling.

La Salle 13 St. Thomas More 6 The Explorers finally scored in the win column against St. Thomas, as lean Palo and Jim Adams hit pay-dirt for the sea路 son's first six-pointers. Improved blocking, tackling, and line-play highlighted the fray played before a meager crowd at 44th and Parkside. The Blue and Gold defense wa s hard pressed in this close victory, but held long enough to win.

Against the smothering of St. Thomas More's line, l. Palo seems chagrined at his slight gain.

1947 Football Camp The ten-day stay at West Nottingham Academy, near Colora, Maryland by forty· five football ospironts proved to be o vocation os well os o training grind. Scrimmage sessions were held twice doily under Bradley, Harrigan, ond Gollogher. As o result huge meals were ravenously devoured. The swim in the afternoon proved refreshing. The skull practice in the evening made the next day 's work easier. The doy tapered off with milder forms of recreation, like boxing. And so to bed, tired but in fine shape.

Skull practice with Bernie Bradley, Jim Horrigan, ond Jim Gollogher for the squad required close concentration.

La Salle 0 North Catholic 26 For the second Sunday in o row, the Blue ond Gold football teom wos held scoreless, while the opponent crossed the gool ot will. Again it wos o one·mon show that resulted in defeat for the EK· plorers. This time it was the Falcon back, Harry Connor who scurried for two scores and was on the scoring end of o touch· down oeriol.

Somocki of North Catholic is hemmed in by Menno, Fox, and Marvel and held !or no gain.

St. James 26 La Salle 13 The Bulldogs from Chesler used a variety of passing ond running maneuvers to roll to a fast 26-0 half-time advantage. La Solie, came back strong as the third quarter opened. Tom McGrath scored twice on the ground, but the comeback was too slaw in starting, since the Jim· mies were able to bolster their defense and hold the Explorers' attack thus stalling until time ron out.

latronica of St. James is dumped by his brother, while Taylor simply makes sure there's no gain.

la Salle 0 West Catholic 26 The Burrs were out to avenge lost season's only setback at the hands of La Salle. The Blue and White line proved to be impregnable while its hard-charging tactics tore the Explorers' defense and offense to shreds. Noel Schmidt passed for two West touchdowns and Mike Me· Menomin and Fronk Conroy tallied on the ground. This was the Explorers' fourth defeat to a single win.

Adams of La Salle seems to be smeared, but he managed to bring down harddriving Schmidt of West Catholic.

lo Salle 7 Roman Catholic 3B The city champions certainly played championship boll that Sunday as Brill, Chiodetti, Weiss and comp~my proved unstoppable. The Cohillites displayed run · ning power by scoripg all counters on the ground. The heavier and mort experienced Roman forward wall hod little trouble with La Salle's front defense. Most of the sub•tontiol gains were mode on direct power ploys. Hail to the Catholic league and City Champions!

Gritting his teeth and ducking at the right moment enabled Adams to gel post a Raman Catholic tackler.

St. John 6 La Salle 12 The Explorers avenged last year's sur· prise setback at the hands of the Hilltop· pers as Marion lorenkiewiu and Vol Woj. tolt showed new passing and running power. These twa bare the brunt of the victory drives which were climaxed with scoring by Soponaro and Curran. The squad showed much improvement in its second consecutive victory. Coach Brad· ley's experiments in changing the attack were paying off.

This fumble by a St. John's receiver was recovered by La Salle and eventually led to the winning tally.

South Catholic 14 La Salle 0 The Pirate offense pouessed too much direct power for the Explorers' defense os AI Bartolomeo, running like a small tonk, and Pete Campagna combined efforts ended in scoring thrusts. The Blue and Gold boys fought hard for this final league game but definitely locked that push which results in touchdowns. Thus ended Catholic league play with the Ex· plorer~ posting two victories against six defeats.

Although this tackle was missed in the South Catholic gome, Mulvaney (nose· guard) and Curran make sure they don't.

La Salle 19 Salesianum 7 Saturday night in Wilmington Park, Delaware, Dick Bedesem gave La Salle loyal rooters o brief glimpse of how things should hove been. He scored all three tallies. Sheer power on his part and all around improvement in team play proved to be the victory factors. The line-up for this fray was revamped and included many junior varsity hopefuls, playing var· ~ity ball for the first time in o non·feague

tilt.

Nothing that Solesionum threw at lledesem could stop him in this night · gome at Wilmington.

lo Salle 0 Germantown 6 The Blue and Gold ended ih season with o lou to the Cli~edens from German· town. Undoubtedly the best played gome of the year, the encounter was one of line power versus line power os the strong Germantown line hod much trouble with the Blue and Gold forward wall. How we remember that lost minute touchdown by John Humphries after a sensational La Salle gaol line stand.

Marvel successfully caught this pou and ron for a gain against Germantown on Thanksgiving Day.

Right : Sweating it out on the side ·lines is not simple, whether the weather is hot or cold.

Left: The refreshing waters of the lake at camp served to increa se appet ites for an e>«ellent dinner.

Eventually-- why nDt nDw?. :. The junior varsity football squad completed the most successful season ever ,.EJChieved by one at La Salle. Its record of fifteen wins against only one defeat ena b led the team to capture the Catholic league funior varsity football crown. The only loss was a heartbreaker to West Catholic 14-12: Mr. J ames Harrigan, assisted by "Murph" Mlodzianowski and Rocco di laure ntis, coached the team throug h two years of experience in three months time. The sixteen g a me schedule was enough to last them for two ye a rs. However, at the end of the season, the high-spirited squad was looking for more teams to conquer. This excellent spi rit a nd showing was due principally to th e leadershi p of Ca ptain Dick Bedesem, ably abetted b y Ed Flynn, quarterba ck, and Sal Palo, halfback. Twenty-six memb ers of the squad received junior va rsity le tte r a wards. La Salle's football future looks bright. Junior varsity football squad: Front: McMahon, French, Carey, Hopkins, Riesle, Bracken, Curley, McAneney, Wolfinger, Bu~ns, Flynn, Spencer. Second row : Graham, Murphy, Shield•, Gala, Fullen, Duke, Moylan, Rankin, Harvey, lembach.

left: Jim Harrigan, Junior Varsity Coach, encourages his •quad during a brief pause in the game with West Catholic.

Right: McCormick and Toylor put on on exhibition of slugging power during re路 creation for the benefit of the football campers.

The /Jest is yet tfJ /Je ... 1947 JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL RECORD

L.S.H. St. Thomas Mo re ........................ 14 Simon Grotz .............................. 19 Northeast ................................ 24 Overbrook ..................... ........... 20 St. James .................................. 13 Dobbins ................................... 26 West Catholic ............................ 12 Olney ........................................ 19 Central ...................................... 36 Germantown ............................ 8 Glouchester .............................. 1 2 Germantown ............................ 39 Roxborough .............................. 12 Bartram .................................... 14 Southern .................................. 2 6 South Catholic .......................... 12

' l ost row: in zig -rog order: Rocco Di lourentis, coach; J. Horri路 gon, coach; Dvornidch, McManus, Beck, Townsend, Molloy, Poserino, Hodg son, Golden, Bedesem, Stephenson, Mancuso, Schwind, Kelly, Trainer, l. McGin iey, coach, J. Mlodrionowski,

Right: Dick Bedesem, prin路 cipol ground -gainer for the iunior varsity, is off on another touchdown romp against South Catholic.

left: During the halves of football games, Ginger, teom mascot, entertained the

crowd by his unusual per路 formonce of tricks .

OPP. 6 6 0

13 7 13

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La Salle's ''T''-zfJne men . • • Right: P. Marcolina, E. Driscoll, 0 . Reed, J. Murray and T. Reagan, members of the varsity tennis squad, pause fo r o rest and o pidure. Rig ht Middle: Brother Couian, tennia coach ond moderator, explains thot proper rocket-grip to T. Kelly, G . Yocum, and C. Ooy, junior varsity member..

lo Solie will field o good te om in the Interscholastic Tennis league this year. If veterans Pierre Marcolino, coptoin, David Reed , Joe O 'Neill, John Murray ond Joe Driscoll, along with several former Jayvee rocqueteers measure up to expectations, lo Solie should b e o title contender. lost yeor l o Solie's sq uad captured the Catholic leagu'e championship. It is fervently hoped that thist yeor, the city crown wi ll come to 20th and Olney. In early practice tilts, lo Sa lle matched serves with Germantown Academy, Central, Northeast, West Catholic ond Germantown High. At p re sent it oppeors thC"t Marcolino, Ree~ and O'Neill will play singles matches, while Murra y o nd Driscoll are expected to do chores as a dou b les combination. Brother Cossion is moderator, ta king Brother G. leo' s place, who was transferred . Barring unusual developments o tennis cham pionship is due ot lo Solie, os o result of Brothe r leo's ground-work lost yeor, and Brother Cossio n's training now.

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l eft : Before beginn ing o d o ubles practice ma tch, J. Murray shakes J. O' Neill's hand, wh ile J . Connolly shakes with T. Reogon . lowe r left : T. Reogon giv es o helping hand to E. Novotny and J. Heller, l enni. monogers, in g etting the nels into place before a p ra ctice sessio n g e ts unde r way .

., till th• b the vors• 'f hall cou rts used '! d the practice fields. " bave: "the th ree os~ \lege building on ,.. h rna'" co b • rweer> I • 0 reo

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left: Varsity bowling sqvod members relax their mt>tch . Scheligo, Rogers, Scnw11izer, Poserina talk over prospects of victory. left seems pleased with the showing made by Garramone, Scheligo and More.

Dtlll... before beginning Garramone, and Middle: Everyone Rizzo, Schweizer,

As fate would hove it, La Salle come through in its lost bowling match to conquer St. James. This belated victory caused o tie for first place between St. James and West Catholic and thus necessitated a ploy-off to decide the league champion. West Catholic rolled out on top and took the Catholic League honors. Because the team was slow to round into shape, the squad finished for behind the champions. Many of the matches were closely contested affairs. A break here or there could hove resulted in a successful showing. B6couse of their skill these squad members received letters: Captain T. Rogers, G. Garramone, J. Rizo and J. Poserino, as well as H. Schweizer and R. Moro. High honors were shared by Rogers and Garramone for their consistently good ploy. In the "Evening Bulletin" Tournament, won by Dobbins Vocational School, La Salle did not fare too well. However, Brother F. John, moderator, has high hopes of a successful season next year.

Right : The proper form for throwing strikes consistently h displayed by Herb Scnweizer in o practice game. Right vp Ia the line, bv t no fovl. lower right : Brother F. John, lS bowling moderator, and Father Godley of NC check scores with T. Rogers of LS and J. Sroka of NC after their match.

Above: The . . /Vn•ar varsit . y sqvad's record . op., for o fine h ._. " good enovgh ._ maton is IC • f I ' ow'"g neJ<t Year H , ''• • ' an d Garber. . ere o re: p acioroni, Ruddy, "'

Lll SALLE'S OUT FRONT. ..

Captain

Forward

James Covello Forward

PRE-LEAGUE GAMES

This photograph was snapped o few sec路 o:~ds before the close of the city chomp路 ionship basketball game with Overbrook when La Salle was losing 38-37. Obie dis路 ploys glum resignation, Phelan struggles incredulously, Hughes grits his frustration, Covello hopes all is not lost, and Mohr wonts to hide. (Philo. Inquirer Photo.)

The Explorers opened their seven game schedule of pre-league encounters with decisive wins over Simon Gratz, Olney, and Northeast. Central gave the Obiemen trouble as well as did a hot Frankford five, both of whom registered close triumphs. Victories over Germantown and St. Peter ended the pre-league card with a 5-2 record. CATHOLIC LEAGUE GAMES

The Blue and Gold courtmen opened their Catholic League schedule with a thundering 60-31 victory over St. James, followed by a nip and tuck 32-30 defeat at the hands of West. None of us will ever forget the night game against South at the Palestra. First, because of the great win over the Pirates, 42-4 1, and secondly, and most important, because on that night La Salle lost one of its greatest rooters and supporters, Mr. Michael Donnelly. Another memorable day was the Sunday that a fighting La Salle squad humbled an outclassed Falcon five on a nerve-wracking hook shot by Ken Foust. Yes, we sadly remember a St. Joseph squad coming from behind to upset a 'revenge-seeking Explorer five, 34-33.

John Grauer Center

Daniel Kane Guard

Possession of the Evening Bulletin" Cup indicates city supremacy. 11

CITY BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS. • •

Kenneth Foust, Center

Fred Hess Forward

Fronk O'Horo Guard

As soon os Donnelly •onk the winning gaOl, a second after the picture on the oppo;ite page wa s token with another second to ploy, Coach Obie O'Brien leaped up spontaneously out of sheer joy at tho lost second victory. This leap simply epitomized tho tremendous joy of oil La Selle rooters. (Evening Bulletin Photo.)

Joseph Hughes Guard

Charles Mohr Center William Markwood Trophy indicat es Co· tholic league supre· mocy.

Wins over Roman, 38-18, and St. James, 44-35, set the Explorers on their feet. But again West surprised the Blue and Gold with a 35-23 walloping. South was bettered, 40-38, but North gained a reve.~ge victory in a 36-34 tilt. Wins over St. Thomas, St. Joseph, and Roman ended the season. It took on extra period for La Salle to beat the Cohillites with Tom Checcio's brilliant play pulling the game out o~ the fire. Thus the O 'Brienmen finished the regular league season in second place with ten wins and only four defeats. CATHOLIC LEAGUE PLAYOFFS A definitely underdog Explorer five took the Polestra floor against the high flying Falcons of North Catholic. This underrated squad left a bewildered North five on the short end of a 47-44 count. The final championship game proved an easy victory for the Obiemen as they walked away from West, 38-24. CITY CHAMPIONSHIP GAME With a storybook ending, Captain Bud Donnelly climaxed his Catholic league career with a two-handed pushup shot that m.ade La Salle the City Champions-truly a reflection and a credit to our great coach. The score, 39-38.

Tom Checchio hos consistently managed to outjump his opponents. His t enerol looseneu of movement on the bo>ketboll court accounts for hos ability to sco re in the double digits. He is the o nly junior in th e 1947-48 starting line-up.

thi• year. If the defen>e of the opposition wo• too-clo>ely knit, Donny wou,ld stand outside and very frequently pap them. His >et shooting hos been sensational oil seoson.

Of Philt~delphitl High SchfJfJI 8tJsketiJtJII CfJtlcnes-PRE- LEAGUE GAMES LSH 45 Simon Gratz 45 Olney 32 Northeast Fran kford 37 47 Central 51 Germantown 44 St. Peter

OPP. 35 35 28 39

32 22

CATHOLIC LEAGUE GAMES OPP. LSH 31 60 St. James 30 32 We>t Catholic 41 42 South Catholic 40 38 North Catholic 38 27 St. Thoma> More 33 34 St. Joseph 18 Roman Catholic 38 18 St. Jome• 38

long-John Grauer not only went up in the oir of1er the boll, but also by stretching and outstretching his opponents on the floor enabled La Salle to keep possession of the boll most of the time.

Checchio seems to l.ove tired, so he decided to sit on his opposition. Covello just seems to be able to get control of the ball with hi s agile hand movements. These same hands account for his pitching ability.

One is Dutstantling: 0/Jie O'Brien ... St. James 44 West Catholic 23 South Catholic 40 North Catholic 34 St. Thomas More 44 St. Joseph 40 ~9 Roman Catholic POST SEASON GAMES LSH Catholic league Playoffs

35 35 38 36 28 34 42 OPP.

North Catholic 47 West Catholic 38 City Championship 39 Overbrook PCIAA Championohip Allentown Coth. 35 ESCIT Tournamentâ&#x20AC;˘ De La Salle (RI ) 35 St. John (Wash.) 39 Regis (N. Y.) 19

44 24 38 41 25 22 32

Buddy Donnelly has been able to keep La Salle in the win column because of his ability to shoot from any location on the court.

During o ti 0 thot 1 '"" ut Obi., • core rollin . •1/udrotes o eu Catholic ot ~h •n the Fino/ oF ~ o Pod just how t e Po/estro. e Catholic l o breo/c throu h eogue ployo(f 9 to Set 90'"• • wfth

LfJfJk ffJ La Salle ffJt lo Solie couldn't pouibly lo>e the boll in this scuffle. Grouer, Foust, Checchio ond O'Horo hove that "come·hither" grasp. O'Hara finally got it.

This fast movong dribble indicates how Captain C. Donnell)' broke through the defense to get his fancy lay·up shah to count.

PENNSYLVANIA CATHOLIC INTERSCHOLASTIC TOURNAMENT

The Catholic high school champions of any port of Pennsylvania hove a tough grind of postseason games to play to determine the state Catholic champions under the sponsorship of t"e Pennsylvania Catholic Interscholastic Athletic As· sociation- PCIAA for short. Under this association, La Salle, Catholic leag ue champions of Philadelphia, met Allentown Central Catholic an March 24 in Rockne Hall at Allentown. The Vikings of Allentown continued their winning strenk by conquering La Salle 41-35. The Explorers definitely were not up to par after their two week lay-off.

basketball perlectiDn ... EASTERN STATES CATHOLIC INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT

The city champio nship team left from North Ph ilade lphia Sta tio n o n March 30, and after a seven hour trip arrived in Newport, Rhode Island. It made an impressive showing- first, by taking De La Salle Academy 35-25, then defeating St. John's Military Academy of Washington, D.C., 39-22, but finally losing to Regis High of New Yor~, 32- 19. Honors went to Bud Donnelly who made the All-Tourney Team . La Salle brought home four medals and the runner-up trophy. These it added to its already great number of basketball laurels.

If Grauer hod known this picture wos to be token, he'd hove worn hi â&#x20AC;˘ teeth. Moore of Overbrook High School couldn't otop this dribble.

The most common pose of o basketball play is this stretching by .everyone ot the some time. Grauer finally came down with the boll ogoinst South Catholic.

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In previous years, the junior varsity basketball squad was not handled directly by Coach Obie O'Brien. However, because of the wealth of excellent material, Obie felt that he should personally supervise and correct their ploy. This proved to be on excellent procedure, since in a nineteen-game schedule, the squad won fourteen and lost only five. These losses were usually by a point or two. This indicates that La Salle will maintain its high ranking in scholastic basketball circles next year.

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Simon Grotz Olney Northeost Frankford Centro I Germontown St. Peter St. Jomes West Cotholic North Cotholic

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6 19 33 6 17 9 19 14 26 33

St. Thomos More St. Jo;eph St. James West Catholic South Cotholic North Catholic St. Thomos More St. Jo ;eph Romon Catholic

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35 22 21 28 40 29 32 36 38

19 24 17 30 33 28 41 22 31

in their future ...

La Salle High School's basketball captain of lost year, Jim Phelan, took over the chore of coaching the freshmen and initiating them into Obie O'Brien's style of ploy. Again, La Salle discovered it possessed a great deal of budding basketball skill in its frosh. They won eleven and lost two. La Salle retired the William White Freshman Trophy last year after winning it three years in succession. It hos"F'lot been replaced, if it were, it probably would be heading La Solleward.

In this 9om 8 'with o fairly 80 Cenrrol H" h l sy two Point '9 School ~ s, contributin 'â&#x20AC;˘!hmen, Colo 9 to lo So/1 , . scores e s "'C1ory.

West Catholic South Roman St. Thomas St. Joseph St. Jomes West Cotholic

FRESHMAN BASKETBALL SCORES LSH OPP. 32 22 South Catholic 27 36 St. Thomas .41 24 North Cotholi< .43 30 St. Joseph .44 St. Clement 33 18 17 Central 36 29

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"Stylet! for sitting pretty ... The La Salle stud ent has been traditionally pictured as spending his spare time on the school campus. The too-little publicized Riding Club goes one better and takes school life into the country-side. The club has been placed under the capable direction of Brother G. Robert and Brother F. Bernard. From the club's stables at the Hillcrest Riding Academy near Beaver College, many enjoyable and interesting gallops were planned to satisfy the strong. outdoor urge (and constitution) of its members. Miss Margaret Fielders, the school librarian, Jndertook the instruction of new members. Miss Fielders is an experienced equestrienne, having owned and bred her own horses. Although the group is small, fine organization and keen interest keynot~he clubs activities. The moderators are hopeful that the numbers will swell ,which will make the sport of kings less expensive.

The members of the Riding Club with Miss Fielders, high school librarian. line up at the start of a two hour trot.

Top performance demands top condition... Although this year's cross-country team consisted of only seventeen men, the smallest in the league, Brother D. John, moderator and coach, expressed satisfaction with its performance. In open competition, La Salle placed fifth in a field of seven Catholic league teams and ninth in a field of eighteen in the Public League Invitation Meet. Bill Quilty was outstanding in all meets. His La Salle record of 12 minutes and 27 seconds (placing him fourth in a field of eighty-three runners} earned him the nights of Columbus Medal in the Catholic League Meet. Below The 1947 cron country team Front: McGlynn, McGrath, Pilla, Guerin, Seier, Trainor, Fricker, Groody. Sack row: Quilty , McNeill, Higgins, Racca. Finley. Bernard, and Heffermen. man路 ager lo ... er right: Beier ond Quilty lead the pock in a fast

Part of the reason for the fine performance of the cross-country team is fou:-td in the excellent conditioning course thol Brother D. John, coach, insists on .

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Despite the hat, Brother John' s face is wreathed with pleasure on seeing Quilty's medal. Pilla, McGrath and Trainor look on.

All horse·lavers make certain that approval and satisfaction for a fine ride are expressed by the familiar pat.

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1947 CROSS-COUNTRY RESUlTS MHt and Re1ult• St. Thomas 31, La Salle 43, South Catholic <46 West Catholic 20. La Salle 35 North Catholic 17, La Salle 38 Poman Catholic 28, St Joseph 31, La Salle 61 league Championships-la Salle-Fifth out of seven Public League lnYitatian-la Saii-N'nth out of eighteen.

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lower left: At the close of the two and a half mile crass· country race, Beier, number 66. checks in ·Below: Quilty seems not to b• winded at the close of th• Catholic league champion· ships. H• came in fourth out of etghty nine and won a medal,

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La Salle's indoor track team fared well. Beier, Duffy, Fricker and Morrison, the mile relay team, were top performers. Their showing at the Inquirer Meet, the National lnterscholastics at Madison Square Garden, and the Spiked Shoe Meet were exceptional. Although graduation of lettermen weakened the outdoor track squad, Brother John expects a successful completion...of the schedule.

fast start ... 1948 TRACK SCHEDUlE Date April 1 9

Opponent lonsdale Bartram 13 Overbrook 15 Central 16 Bridgeton Relays 19 St. James ~3 Penn Relay• 26 St. Thomas 28 Epiocopol Academy 30 North Catholic May 2 West Catholic 8 Norristown 10. South Catholic 12 lower Merion 17 Roman Catholic 23 Catholic league 30 State Chompion•hips

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Right: After winning all the varsity and junior eight races on the Schuylkill River last May, the aquod went looking for more rowing worlds to conquer. The two squads boarded a plane and flew to Detroit for the National Championship•.

The Stotesbury Cup, won by La Salle two out . of three tries, is the emblem of rowing supre· macy in Philadelphia.

Below top: La Salle's varsity eight winning the Stotesbury Race on Memorial Day, 1947. lower left: The new shell, the "V· Exley", was christened by M Jean Robertson at the per Boat Club.

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Lower right: Port of the pre· porotion for a race is the shin· ing of the oou by the varsity .

Right C()m/Jinafi()n ... Since the reviva l of schoolboy rowing in the Philadelphia area, La Salle's name has been at the top of the list of champ· ions. The 1947 versions of the various crews added even greater lu~tre to La Salle's prestige. The vars!ty eight: Mar· ley, McKenny, Knecht, Kershaw, McEIrone, Toner, Stanton, Moher and Sorensen, triumphed in every regatta. It won the Stotesbury, the Philadelphia Catholic and Public, and the Notional Regattas

Despite the bod rainy weather the day the crews were scheduled to fly to Detroit, they bravely (?) boarded the Coastal Airlines chartered plane ond flew serenely above the clouds. 1 hey just as easily won the Notional Championship.

The Finneran and Holey Cup, won three years in a row, is the sign of Catholic league

The NatifJn's Best Crew,,, without serious opposition. The junior eight won the Red lion Trophy, signifying Philadelphia City supremacy. At Detroit, it placed third to two varsity eights. The doubles combination of Klaus and Hipple won national fame at Detroit. Again, honor and glory were heaped on La Salle through the efforts of Coach J . B. Kelly and Coach Charles Mcilvaine.

Below top: 19-47 varsity oighl chomps: Coach C. Mcilvaine, Marley, McKenney, Knecht, Ker路 show, Sorensen, McEirone, Toner Stanton and Moher. lower left: Brother Raymond, moderator, Coaches Mcilvaine and Kelly test rowing machines lower nght: Bob Marley gazes in admiration at plaques hong路 ing on Vesper Club walls.

Calisthenics and limbering -up exercises definitely help to develop the needed power for the long pu ll.

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Th• entire peu,onnel out for this yeor's crews pause to pose on the slip at Ve1per Boot Club. From this group, the coaches expect to fashion more championship crews.

lo Salle's crews renewed spring practice on the hydraulic machines on Februa ry 10. Eig hty oarsmen and seven coxwoins responded to the coaches' call. However, this number was reduced to fifty before the oorbenders reached Schuylkill waters. A great help to this year's crew was the airport bus that Coach J. B. Kelly obtained fro m the Yellow Cab Company. This vehicle was used to toke the sweep-swingers to the Vesper Boot Club for afternoon practices and resulted in saving much time. At the beginning of spring practice of 194B, these hold9vers from 1947 were reody to form the nucleus of another winning combination for La Solie. Coaches J . B. Kelly ond C. Mcilvaine show the proper technique to Morley, stroke.

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The photographer tried without success to geJ a picture of the new airport limousine that was given to La Salle by Mr. J. B. Kelly, coach, to make the trip to the boot house easier.

The coaches plan to have two eight-oared shells, a fou r, and either a quad or a doubles ready for the practice and regular meets. The 1948 schedule is: April 28 Ru tgers ll. Frosh, New Brunswick Ma y 8 Yale U. Frosh, New Haven May 15 Stotesbury Regatta, Philadelphia May 22 National Champ., Philadelphia May 29 All-Philo. Champ., Philadelphia

Sill Campbell, assistant crew coach, shows the probable start· ing varsity, the grip that accounts for no callouses. Bill Campbell's doily attention to oil the crew's needs ;. bound :o bring results.

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Splashing to double victories over both South and St. Joseph's, La Salle's swimming team captured fourth place in league competition. The title was won by Roman, who along with West and North, sported double victories over our mermen. The most consistent winners were Zarenkewicz, Clancy, Brooks, Botto, and Bolsover, who together with Schwind, Mullin, and Carr, earned their varsity letters. The most notable accomplishment of the season was the winning of the 100 yard breast- -

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After the medley relay team tokes a victory over St. Joseph's, Brother Philip coogrotulotes them. Bottom to top: Oevlin, Connolly, Zorenkiewicz and Botto.

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Moisturized... stroke race by Clancy in the Notional Catholic Championships sponsored by La Salle College. He defeated the league champion, Jim Norman, of North Catholic, in th'e rt:morkoble time of 1:09.6. Mr. Michael de Angelis, coach for the second year, along with Brother Philip, moderator, has high hopes for next year, since the team will remain intact with the exception of George Botto, captain, the only team member to be lost through graduation.

The helping L L nand neortedf., h comes . L , elps Sh •n very timel navis 8 L Orp· T y h roo. , Out. • roinor a•'ds ere. Lorg Boudreo oy hoff. u; and Mullin Lo Solie• . .s '""•mrn· and lroph' . •ng stars goth d" '•.s ,, o ereu qu•re lrector I It Pen competit' o number of cham . • oo s at Clone • •on. Brother E F medals P•onship med I y s Noti"nol C . ronci,, othler 0 • otholic b IC reast·•trolte

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Coach M. De Angelis and Brother Philip seem pleased about the trophies and medals won by Brooks, Botto and Clancy in the Notional Catholic Interscholastic Swimming Meet span· sored by Lo Solie.

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The 1947 squad: Front: Mana, manager, Jones, Carrol, lubaczewski, Hoover, Cupo, larenkiewicz, Grande, Houghton, Doyle, manager. Second row: Brother T"omas, Grant, Reagan, Covello, Houck, Owsiany, Woods, Phelan ond Coach George Simons.

Baseball slogan-Under a new coach, George Simons, and a new moderator, Brother G. Thomas, the 1946 defending city baseball champions relinquished the title to North Catholic by combining long spells of inept fielding with periods of ineffectual hitting. Jimmy Covello, ace moundsman for the past three years, opened the season by pitching a nohit, no-run game against St. James by the score of 3-0. In the next game against North Catholic, Jim received his initia l setback in the Catholic league, 12-9, in a game marked by many errors. The Explorers defeated St. John's, South Catholic, and St. James, and then barely sneaked by North Catholic in twelve innings to win 10-7. In the following game, La Salle romped over South Catholic, 19-1, with four homers one each by Molnar, Cupo, Jacob and Woods. In the final game, a weak St. Thomas More squad defeated La Salle 6-4 to hand North Catholic the Catholic league title.

Upper left: The strategy to be followed in attempting to win the Catholic League and city championship titles is outlined by Coach Simons at the start of the '47 season. It was good advice because La Salle came in second. Left: These were the expected holdovers from 1947 to the 1948 â&#x20AC;˘eoson: Brown, Zarenkiewicz, Owsiany, Houck, Covello, Grande, Houghton, and Mono, manager. Brown and Houck have moved.

Brother Thomas, center, acting coach during the early part of the season, has o rather hefty job to place all the candidates on practice teams to discover new talent.

We'll make heat/lines ... 1947 BASEBALL RESULTS Team LSH St. James 3 North Catholic 9 St. Johns 6 South Catholic 7 St. Thomas 1 St. James .ol North Catholic 10 South Catholic 19 St. Thomas .ol Sr. Johns 1

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Because of business demands, Mr. George Simons, 1947 baseball coach, was replaced by Mr. Harry Waltemate. Brother Thomas, moderator, handled the new candidates, did some of the cutting, and ran things until the new coach could get his fingers into the situation. The final starting line-up includes: Annan, catcher; McCormick, first; Aponik, second; Zarenkiewicz, short-stop; Sapanaro, third; Sullivan, right; Houghton, center; Grande, left; and pitchers Covello, Owsiany, Shemeley, Hatch and Hottinger.

1948 BASEBAll SCHEDULE Dote Opponent April 13 Temple High 20 St. Thomas More St. James 23 North Catholic 27 30 St. John May .ol South Catholic 7 St. Thomas More 11 St. James 14 North Cath olic 17 St. John 21 South Catholic

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Famous for extra features. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ INTRAMURAL FOOTBALL The '47-'48 intramural program started in late September with each class in the four divisions comp eting in the touch-football leagues. The se nior circuit was ni p a nd t uck going into the final week of ploy, when a formidable 4A squad b rushed aside conte':'ders 4C and 4 0 to capture the crown. Cap tain l. DiSta sio, Robb, and Qwsiony were the backbone of this undefeate d cham pionship club. In the junior division, a closer duel ensued with 30 rising victQ,Lious w ith a record of three wins against two setbocks. The sophomore league saw 2F nose out the other cla sses, taking the championship with a record of two wins, two losses, and a lone t ie. The freshman champion was 10, who fi nished with a total of five wins and two defeats. The winning team in each d e partment received ind ividual emblems as well as the class banner. INTRAMURAL BOWLING For the first time in the h istory of the school, the intramura l p rogram has been extended to include interclass bowling. Through the hard work of Brother Felicion John, the league sections which bowl after school on the boards of the 20th Century Alleys, hove progressed rapidly with the Frosh circu it being outstanding. This new activity p rovides a n excellent opportunity for the you nger bowlers, who, without the important practice and experience the ne w intramural program affords, would never hove the chance to be better than overage. The leagues were conducted in the same manner as the other i'1tro mu rol activities. There were four deportment divisions. All were eligible with the excepthn of varsity club bowle rs. At this time it is difficult to guess what teams will walk off with the e m ble ms and bonners.

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For alter school hours. • • INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL Freshmen: The frosh league saw 1 D take championship honors with seven wins and two losses. Della Valle, 1 D, Ryan, 1 D, Murray, 1 D, Brownsey, 1 C, and Murphy, 1 B, were all-freshmen selections, while Della Valle was rated most valuable player. Sophomores: In the sophomore department, 2E steamrollered all opposition, dropping only a fourth round p reliminary to 2F. Forsythe, Keough, and "most-valuable player" Pinto of 2E, Burns and Connolly of 2F seized all-soph crowns. Juniors: Aided by sparkling play by Haverdansky and a last minute set shot, 3E nosed out 38 to claim the junior championship. Haverdansky, Jones, Mullin, Reagan, and Murray were selected for all-star awards. Seniors: 4B came from behind to defeat 4E in the senior playoffs by a score of 27-23. Kearney's fine ballhandiing decided the contest. The allsenior team included: Kearney, Speitel, McCormick, Curtin, and Robb.

MEN OF LA SALLE SPORTS NIGHT A keen interest in intramural sports was shown by the Men of La Salle at their first annual Sports Night. The event wa~considered a great success, with almost five hundred in attendance. Final class basketball play-offs were held under their sponsorship and gold basketballs ~re awarded members of the winning teams in each department. Mr. William Ganley, p resident, presented trophies to the most valuable players of each department. Ralph Robb, William Drake, Ra y Smith, and Richard Connolly, re· ceived trophies for their foul-shooting. The untiring efforts of Brother. Felician John are largely responsible for the efficient operation of all the intramural leagues. Brother expects to prevail upon the Men of La Salle to sponsor similar awards for the other intramurals next year.

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' Ne.,led in il, f,e,h blank., of •now, While. mo,.h Volley Couni'Y Club PIO•enled o Ch,i.,. mo, <o•d vi.,o. The •ood, "'••e ky and lhe lhe•momele, hod dipped lo neo'·«•o, bu1 lhe,e fo<lo,. did lillie lo doum lhe one hund,ed and hvemy <ouple, dondng in lhe boll.,oo., lo lhe '"oin, of Buddy William,• o,,he.,,o. The dole Senior "'•• Jonuo,y Prom. 23, and lhe OC<o•ion "'•• lhe 1948 All pion, hod been "'•de fa, in advon,o by lhe ho•d·wo•king <ommillee, headed by Jo,eph

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The reoson for going to Whitemctr>h Country Club wo• to donee. Thot' s whot the senior> did .

SENIOR PROM IMPRESSIONS . . . prou d of himself in his smart tux ... beautifu l in her new gown . . . that first sight of th e snow-covered club . . . d a ncing in the luxurious ballroom ... the chats du r· ing intermission ... flash- b ul bs shooting all over . . . posing for portraits in the lobby . . . trying to rhum ba . . . auto· graphs on her program ... " Good Night Sweet Heart" ... the long line of stalled cars on the steep hill ... th e coldest night of the year . . . the many gay parties after the prom ... t ired, but happy after the "biggest evening".

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The entire cost of " The Man Who Come To Dinner": Front: Gibbons, Boj, Bedesem, O' Donnell, Stanton, Finley, Gruber. Second row seated: Boyer, End, Kerri sk, Shrey, Morcolino, 0. Hampel, P. Grifferty. Lost row standing: Day, A. Grifferty, Koch, Bronni\an, Murray, H . Glokin, Pollodim•, M. Alexander, McKillip, Bolsover, B. Ro ndizio, Cosey, Burkhimer, L. lensky, and T. Moloney.

THE CAST OF THE SENIOR PLAY Mrs.. E. Stanley..... N. Glackin Prof. Metz ............. 0. Burkhlmer Miss Preen .............. .C. Boyer I F. Gruber Guests .......... t i. Gibbons Richard Stanley........... P. Finley June Stanley ............. 0. Hampel Mr. Boker....................T. Cosey John ........................... ..J. Koch Exprenmon....... .... J. O'Donnell Soroh..................... A. Grifferty l. Sheldon....... ....8. Rondzio l. lensky Mrs. Dexter............ Sandy .P. Morcolino Mrs. McCutcheon...... T. Moloney B. Carlton........... .. ... R. Bolsover Mr. Stanley ............... I. Murroy Wescott ........... ... ..R. Stanton Moggie Cutler..... M. Alexander Technician.......... ......T. Casey Or. Bradley ............ F. Bronnigon Banjo C. Ooy Sheridan Whiteside.. J. Pollodine Deputy .......... .. R. Bedesem Harriet Stanley..... P. Grifferty I End, Kerrisk, Choir Boys.......• t Schrey Bert Jefferson........ R. McKillip Stoge monogers: bock row: Jackson, Smith, Kennedy. Front: Mallon, Van Thyne, Quinn, Bidd le, Bernier, Ryon.

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Increasing your joy Those who saw both the motion picture version and the La Salle Dramatic Club's presentation of "The Man Who Came To Dinner" were hard-pressed to decide which was better. Everyone was pleased and very m~ch amazed that such on expert presentation of the George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart play could be done so professionally. The h ilarious situations arising as \l

Boise ter really gives o'!t with his original song as M. Alexan路 de1' listens.

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is ()Ut business ... result of a forced stay at a well-to-do home because of a feigned broken leg by an obnoxious Hollywood writer never ceased developing. Several times the play stopped because of uncontrollable laughter. Mr. A. d'Angelo, Brother Patrick, the girls from Little Flower and our own "Cope and Sword" are proud of this achievement.

Guests for dinner: GibboM ond Gruber fit right into the swanky surroundings of the Stanley home.

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The don<e committee worked hard nearly every Saturday night: l eft t o right, Mrs. R. Pettinato, Mrs. F. Keck, Mrs. J. Brophy and Mrs. T. Mono.

The Chrillmas Party always draws o neor路copocily house of mothers. Unusually fine pr:zes were distributed.

Never under untlerestim(Jfe The Mothers' Club with its e ver-increasing number of activities for the benefit of La Salle becomes more outsta nding e a ch y ear. Under the guidance of Brother David , t he Mothers' Club enjoyed a successful social a nd financial year The activities for the school year get under way in November with the A nn ua l Communion Breakfast. The Christmas Party wi nds up the old year. The new year's functio ns start off with a cord party in January, while in March there is a closed spiritual retreat in Elkins Pork. In May

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The gym nearly bursts asunder when the huge crowd attending lo Solie Night festivities settles down to card playing.

acts as master of ceremonies at a special dance. l

the pDwer Df a wiJman .. . occurs the club's crowning achievement- la' Salle Night with its varied activities. During the " the Saturday school year the mothers sponsor Night dances. The monthly meetings at which these and other activities a re planned, offer an excellent opportunity for all La Sa lle mothers to form new acquaintances. The officers w ere: Mrs. J. Brophy, pres., Mrs. J. O ' Brien, Mrs. C. Clunk, Mrs. A. J. Carty, Mrs. J. Delaney, and Mrs. J . Henry.

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We never ffJrget The Men of la Salle, a fathers' organization, now in its fourth year, has been successful in all its varied undettakings. This organization does a great deal for the school, especia lly financially. It maintains a fund to help those students who would not be able to finish at la Salle because of financial difficulties. Among the many activities sponsored by the club during the year were: the annual family picnic, the first intramural sports night program, the annual minstrel show, a Centenpial Dinner for the Ch ristian Brothers,

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Ne.,.;n, At one of the mon&hly meetings, Brother G. Poul summarized the life and work of St. La Salle as port of the U. S. centenary.

Allov8 left. , • dr811ed th . S..,.8 '"1 of th 8 Philo ., oft8 , t< • Men of L ne '"••ting a S" 1le. !(• • "'"gl81 Pro~e . w't< . Ab •eser . '"on I ' n Q o '"'"'"ie...,, L a Footo<l/1 I "•ltetba/1 tro o"• right: Mr Phy <ll the ,, · E. Gonle · C<loreiJ; P "Yer1 od. 0 nd J ""•n 0 f y, Pr8 'd lQ sOl/e Sport11 N"·"' ' Pre,.,,,, • RKe//'••on '9ht. · Roob

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At the St. James pep rally, Mr. J. Craven tells the t eam that the Men of La Salle will be at the game to root for them.

Above: Some of the youngsters they hove won at the picnic.

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