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"Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player That struts and frets his hour upon the stage And then is heard no more."

-Shakespeare .

Yas. if after we are gone from the scenes of our feats and our failings, we look back upon our struggles and strivings, we would certainly appear Ia ourselves as poor players strutting and fretting upon the stage of life. Our troubles and pleasures mean nothing to us when the curtain is finally rung down and the show is over.

And as any artist who spends his days on the stage we must perform in many different roles and many different parts before our careers are at last finished. â&#x20AC;˘ Accordingly have we chosen a play as the theme of our yearbook. School life is one of the first attempts of amateur players, a prepardrton for the more important part tha1 we will encounter in the pursuit of our careers.

It is our belief that this presentation of student activities in the characteristic setting in which we have placed them will enable yo u to visualize more readily life at La Salle, and perpetuate for us all we ho ld most dear of Jur school days.

ToÂť REV. BRO THER G. CHARLES PRINCIPAL

Brother Charles, our esteemed principal, has labored cheerfully an.d tirelessly in our behalf. We have gone to him with our troubles, we have freely accepted his counsel and found it wise. We have always revered him as a true friend, profiling daily from his wise direction and high educational ideals. He has added much to the progress of La Salle and has won the esteem of all. It Is in small recognition tha1 we, the first class to complete four years under his guidance, dedicate the 1940 Blue and Gold to him.

ToÂť REV. BROTHER D. JAMES ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

Brother James, who during the past four years, through his untiring devotion to our interest both as history teacher and as Director of Athletics, has left an ineffaceable impression on our hearts. We shall always remember with gratitude his kindness and advice which have made our slay at La Salle more pleasant. In grateful recognition to his long and faithful service we humbly dedicate this issue of the Blue and Gold to him.

'Virgin and Mother of our dear Redeemer!

All hearts are touched and softened at her name; Alike the bandit with the bloody hand, The priest, the prince, the scholar and the peasant, The man of deeds, the visionary dreamer Pay homage to her as one ever present!

And if cur faith had given us nothing more Than this example of all womanhood So mild, so merciful, so strong, so good, So patient, peaceful, loyal, loving, pureThis was enough to prove it higher and truer Than all the creeds the world has known before.

-Longfellow.

"And this our life exempt from public haunt, Finds tongues In trees, books in the running brooks, Sermons in stones, and good in everything."

-Shakespeare.

Standing upon the Faculty House veranda we gaze out over the quadrangle. The evergreens, the vines and the snow lend lo the scene a pleasing uniqueness.

Above we view an entrance to the Chapel Building immediately facing the Shrine.

What have the forests and hillocks of beautiful New England that we have not in Wister Woods? Five minutes down twentieth street past the football field and we spend a balmy spring noon strolling along her enchanting paths .

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Without a doubt it is beyond the scope of any student to evaluate the worth of his teacher. His teacher is the sculptor of his future, the man who holds the key to his success or failure.

What greater tribute can we pay to our teachers, the Brothers of the Christian Schools, than to say heaven is only their just reward for all they have done for us as Shepherds of the Lord.

Rev. Brother E. Anselm

It is fitting as we leave the scenes and friends we cherish so dearly that we voice our grateful appreciation to our kind president, Brother E. Anselm. Perhaps no memories of La Salle will be more lasting, for none more than he has worked so zealously to bring our Alma Mater to its present exalted position. His administralie genius, his desire to meet the needs of the student body and his sympathetic understanding or our problems have endeared him to every La Salle student.

BROTHER AUSTIN

BROTHER DENIS

BROTHER DAVID

BROTHER AUSTIN .. . the "Little car" ... class moderator Senior "A" . .. enjoys mingling at senior social affairs ... sure does know that French . .. coach of the tennis team- BROTHER DENIS ... Junior "A" his stamping grounds ... devotee in Literature . . . moderator of debating ... characteristically "puny" ... good pitcher ... arrived on a Pirate sloop-BROTHER DAVID ... ghost of the haunted book-shop .. . a mathematical genius ... congenial ... Cecil B. DeMille of the scientific playhouse .. . coach of Freshman baske:ball team -BROTHER CLEMENT ... Senior "B" his class . . . charge of senior activities and school funds .. . moderator of the yearbook ... organized the alumni association . . . astute historian ... an accomplished moundsman ... hard worker.

BROTHER CLEMENT

BROTHER GERALD BROTHER ABDON

BROTHER GRATIAN ... formerly of Cal'lert Hall . .. teaches Junior and Senior Physics ... dignified appearance ... around the alley, moderator of bowling - BROTHER JOSEPH .. . teaches Biology ... excellent marksman .. . organized the rifle club, the most popular acti'litY added in recent years ... tall and stately . .. has the physique of a Prussian General-BROTHER GILES RAYMOND .. . teaches Algebra . . . swimming moderator ... a great athlete himself ... gentle and forbearing ... a Humphrey Bogart grin - BROTHER FINIAN RAYMOND ... moderator of the dramatic club ... likes sports ... heavy responsibilities terminated active participation ... studied in Canada ... pedagogue of French ... versed in contemporary dramatics and French - BROTHER FEUX RAYMOND ... say Music and you have lt ... moderator of orchestra and Glee Club ... sings himself ... coaches cheerleaders ... teaches Latin and EngBROTHER GERALD ... bums lish ... fast afoot the midnight oil ... and lots of "Wis" articles ... moderator's privilege ... intramural coach "par excellence" ... professor d' Anglais - BROTHER ABDON ... teaches German ... "aufgabe" to the Deutchers ... directs traffic in the "Caf" ... friendly and jovial.

BROTHER GRATIAN

BROTHER BROTHER F. RAYMOND

BROTHER F. RAYMOND

JOS~PH

BROTHER C. RAYMOND

BROTHER CYRIL

BROTHER CYRIL . . . moderator of intramural sports . . . affable .. . teaches ancient history .. . brilliant student himself ... charge of aviation club- BROTHER G. EDWARD . . . capable English teacher ... very popular with the students . .. engendered much school spirit among Freshmen ... "Nice Guy" - BROTHER FIDELIAN . . . carries the lion's share of the Latin duties . . . famous for his jokes in the language of the Caesars . .. publisher of the "Latinus Nuntius" . . . moderator of the Latin Club . .. "Love conquers all" - BROTHER BERTRAND . .. everybody's pal. .. dabbles in lines and angles . .. works time and a half ... "demon" with a camera .. . Saturday tramp in the woods- MR. BONDER .. . teaches Economics and history ... coaches football .. . wrote his own Economics book ... started Varsity Club . .. ardent supporter of all La Salle activities MR. O'BRIEN .. .

Need we say more but mention his name . . . winning personality ... coach of basketball and track ... holder of the award for the best coached team in National Catholic TournamentBROTHER DAMIAN ... family runs in Ammandale . .. Brother Thomas is his brother ... teaches algebra in the Freshman department .. . quiet.

BROTHER EDWARD BROTHER FIDELIAN

BROTHER BERTRAND

MR. JAMES BONDER

BROTHER GEORGE

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BROTHER XAVIER

BROTHER F EDWARD

BROTHER GEORGE ... citizen of the old Scuth ... as truly a scholar and great teacher as he is certainly a gentleman ... spirit of kindness. dignity and poise are his marked traits in dealing with be students ... an ardent sport fan - BROTHER XAVIER ... dean of the La Salle Central faculty ... always helpful, courteous and encouraging ... the students' monitor . .. literary adviser ... professor of biology and English - BROTHER F. EDWARD ... though the mighty Caesar demanded the company of "men who were fat" we are content with the energetic, interested individual who takes care of 1-F . .. teaches history and mathematics - BROTHER BONIFACE ... new "edition" in the library ... greatly improved our library ... accomodating personality ... college of musical typing ... shorthand.

BROTHER BONIFACE

MR. CHARLES O'BRIEN BROTHER DAMIAN

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Here follow the major characters in our play, with roles equally important one to the other, but in variance as the moon is to the sun. Inspect them one by one, and so look upon five score and nine young men who will in some future day aid in swaying the destinies of our great country.

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WILLIAM JOSEPH ARMSTRONG. JR. ''Anny''

Army entered La Salle from Holy Child ... popular with everybody ... participated in all school activities ... likes to dance to the music of Kaye and Kemp ... enjoys dates, opera. and fishing ... has his share of all three ... Bill will undoubtedly be as successful in the outside world as he was here.

Class Prcssdent 2, 3, Class Vice President 4. Blue and Cold 4; Sensor Actsvst ses Commst tee 4, Scholastsc "L" I, 2.

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HARRY J. BINDER UHenri~~

Tall, dark hair ... one of La Salle's favorite sons . .. ._ friendly and intelligent ... a Benilder ... enjoys travel- 'ing and dancing .. co llects recordings of famous bands . .. Henri intends to continue his studies at Villanova next year . . . you've got what it takes, Henri.

Wsstersan ·1; Blue and Gold 4, Explorer's Club 3, Reception Commsttce 4. Scholastsc "L" I

ROBERT JOSEPH BOLGER

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Hailed from Norwood Academy as an honor student ... ha s maintained a high scholastic average during his four years at La Salle ... has the air and lingo of a playboy ... of set opinions and convictions ... We can't say goodbye because we expect to hear from you soon. lnter·Ciass Sports 1, 2, Scholastsc "L" I; Play Committee 4.

FRANCIS BRADLEY "Brad"

Medium height ... curly hair ... stocky . .. hails from St. Athanasius ... amiable personality ... efficient in his school work ... good dancer ... likes wholsome laughter ... good -natured ... Raymond Scott is Brad's favorite orchestra leader.

Class 'iport• 1 2, Track Team 2. Biology Club 2.

JOHN NEUMAN BREEN "Chum"

A lanky lad with a big smile ... popular with everyone ... swings a "hot" harmonica ... witty ... likes such masters as Goodman, Kyser and Miller ... also likes "math" and dixies ... will never go broke on girls.

Class Sport

I. 2 , Sophomore lt terary 2; Photography Club

HUGH FRANCIS BURNS "Huey "

Good student .. . won his scholastic "L" every year ... likes all sports ... conservative dancer and is partial to Kay Kyser ... enjoys Mickey Rooney's acting ... takes active part in debating ... plans to enter educational field.

Debattng '1. Schola tâ&#x20AC;˘c "l' I, 2 3 4, Btue and Gold 4; Btology Club 2

JOHN PATRICK CAMPBELL "Soup"

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"Soup" hails from St. Francis of Assisi ... tall lighthaired ... very good natured ... liked by fellow students ... dives on swimming team ... a wizard on the tennis court ... may soon be seeded number one in life.

Tcnnts I, 2, 3, 4; Swtmmtng 2. 4, Class Sports 1, 2. 3, 4, Varsity Club 4

()(} f DONALD FRANCIS BRADY "Don"

Quiet and unassuming, but gets there just the same. . . . Don is well liked by everyone ... One of the smartest courtmen ever to perform for the "Blue and Gold " ... his versatility is surpassed only by his good sportsmanship ... sharp dancer ... Good luck Don. Basketball I 2. 3. 4, Class Sports I, 2: Btology Club 2, Varstly Club 3, 4.

FRANCIS EDWARD CANNON " Bing"

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Well buil t and good natured . . . mainstay ot footb all team . . . recipient of most valuable player award .. . likes automobile trips and singing on the radio .. . follower of Will Bradley ... plans to attend Penn Stale and study Optometry and continue in his father's footsteps.

Football 2. 3. 4 . Tracl 3. ·1, Varstty Club Prestdent 3. 4.

Cta:;s Prestdcnt 3. Class Sports I, 2.

HUGH JOSEPH CARROLL " Huey"

Light complexioned ... witty ... strongly knit ... Huey is very popular at La Salle . .. a great boxing fan ... a smooth jitterbug ... Jack Teagarden provides h i s favorite music ... Huey intends to study law at The University of Pittsburgh.

ScholastiC "L'' 1 . Ci a·.~ Sport· 1. 2. 3 . Red Cr<n.s Club 2; 8t(l1ogy Club 2

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JOHN PATRICK CASSERLY "Cass" "Cass" is New York State's gift to La Salle .. . smooth dancer and dresser .. . Casa Lorna booster ... photography is his favorite pastime ... an avid fan of Rochester .. . always smiling ... forever joking . . . Irish in looks and wit ... star performer on freshman and varsity track team.

Blue and Gold 4; Class Spor t~ I, 2 ; Sophomore Lttcrary 2; Rccept ton 4.

FRED J. CHRISTMAN " Freddie"

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Participated in two annual plays ... never agrees without a struggle ... favorite orchestra leaderLo:nbardo ... stellar figure on intramural teams .. . photography fiend . . . very popular with opposite sex ... classroom wit . .. plans to enter Buck nell and study finance ... will make a great executive.

Uass Sr .Jrt I 2. Drc1rna·•c Club I, 2. 3. ·1. Orchestra 2.

3. 4, Btology Club 2.

af3 FRANCIS A. CONNELLY "Frank"

Medium height ... dark ... conservative dresser except for colors of socks ... ranks hic;rh scholastically. . . . Enjoys dancing and roller skating ... prefers Glenn Miller ... always found directing "Chelten" patrons . . . assistant manager now and has hopes of rising still farther in the theatre industry.

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Sports 1, 2, 3, 4, B10I0gy Club 2 , Class Year Book I

LEO EDWARD CONNOR "Lee"

Tall, dark, good-looking ... chief interest is books . .. brilliant student. .. regular Fourth of July orator winning Sophomore and Junior public speaking contest . . . member of Debating Society for two years ... president of same in senior year ... ambition is to be a teacher.

W1stenan I, 2, 3. Blue and Gold Staff 4, Scholasttc "L" 1.

2, 3, 4: Debating Soc1ety 3, 4.

WILLIAM PATRICK COOGAN "W illie"

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Short . . . medium build . . . humorous . .. sleepy .. . Favorite sport is basketball ... likes to read the works of Lloyd C. Douglas and Ogden Nash .. . enjoys Kay Kyser's music but would rather hear scores from Gilbert and Sullivan . .. Intends to become an engineer.

B1ology Club 2, Sophomore Literary.

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VINCENT T. CIPOLLA "Cip"

Medium height and build ... has a liking for the sciences ... interested in naval warfare ... an orthodox dresser ... music lover ... member of school orchestra ... Captain in senior year ... reads old novels ... saves antique volumes ... plans to continue his education.

Fly1ng Explorers 1, Orchestra 2. 3. 路I,

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JOHN WESLEY CORBEIL

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John is of medium build ... enjoys all forms of sports ... favorite rendezvous is the Campus Shop ... a smooth dancer .. . in a few years he hopes to enter the U. S. Navy ... intends to go far in that direction.

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>Sports I. 2. Swommmg 2. 3, Boology Club

0/f THOMAS A. CORNELY "Tom"

Product of the famed Holy Child ... president of the Dramatic Club in Senior Year ... likes to dance, both straight a nd jitterbug ... devotee of Holy Child Friday n ight dances ... Tom will undoubtedly make a name for himself in his vocation.

Class Off 1ccr I, 2, 4, Senoor Play I, 2, 3, Scholast oc "L" 1 ; Sophomore Loterary 2.

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FRANK RUDOLF COUPE "Frank"

A tall, exceptionally good looking fellow ... extremely popular with the opposite sex . . . very modest ... ready to d o more than his part in any school activity ... smooth dancer . .. intends to go to college .. . later on to take up interior decorating.

Class Soorts 1, 2, Blue an:i Cold 4 , Reception Committee 4.

JOSEPH D. CRUMLISH ''Joe''

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Pleasant and versatile ... has more friends than a politician . . . famous or infamous for his Wisterian column "Who's Who" , of which he was editor as a senior ... an avid reader. .. collects girls' pictures .. . noted for his combinations in clothes ... has ambitions to study law.

B l awl Gold Staff 4. Voce Presodent of Class I, 2 , Swomrr g Team 3, Entertaonment Commottee 3. 4; Dcbatong Team 3 4, President of Class 4.

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O)j JOHN JOSEPH D' ARCY "JACK"

Jack enjoys basking in the sun at Ocean City ... a scholar and athlete ... scholastic "L" in freshman year ... swimming team in '38 and '40 ... favorite hobby is camping and hunting ... plans to finish his formal education at Penn State ... and become a forest ranger.

Sw1mming Team 2 4. Class Sports 1; Scholastic "L" 1.

JOHN JOSEPH DEVLIN "Jack" Short. . . Blond ... a! ways wears a pleasant smile which attracts everyone ... stage manager for four years ... plays a smooth game of soccer ... enjoys the suave rhythm of Glenn Miller ... plans to join Anny Air Corps.

Class Sports I, 2: Dramat1 Club I 2, 3, 4: Biology Club 2

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ROBERT A. DEVLIN "Bob" "~.

Brown hair . .. . cheerful disposition and popular among classmates ... good student ... member of bowling team ... pet hobby is listening to orchestras, especially Glenn Miller ... Favorite movie actress is Ann Ruth3rford ... plans to enter photography field.

Bnwhng Team 3. 4. Class Sports 1, 2, 3: B1ology Clut--;

CHARLES CUNNINGHAM ''Chal.ky''

Stocky ...good looking... feminme hearts flu tter when he smiles ... blond curly hair ... demon basketball player ... always well-dressed ... a g ood student. . . excellent dancer ... vice-president of the Va rsity Cfub ... very popular . .. intends to enter Prep School.

Basketball 1, 2. 3, 4 ; Varsity Club 3, l, V1ce Pre 1dent I, Treasurer 2, Sen1or Dance Commuree 路1: Cla~s Sport 1 4

FRANK A. DIAMOND "Shad"

News hound for the Wisterlan ... Wizard a1 Billiards ... "Brush haircut" ... Has weak spot for Glenn Miller ... Good dancer ... A favorite with the girls ... swell sport ... Likes to read westerns by Zane Grey . . . His Hollywood dream is Hedy Lammar ... In the fall, Frank plans to enter Drexe l.

Class Sports I, 2, 3, W!.itcnan 4

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A. JOHN DOYLE "Tunk"

Faithful friend ... participated in all class sports foi four years ... received scholastic "L" . .. Very good'"dancer ... sharper ... green is his favorite color .. . a real all-round fellow ... cultured ... regular "playgoer" ... wants to go to Penn Sta1e.

Class Sports 1, 2, 3, 4; 81ology Club 2; Scholastac " L" 1.

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FRANK WILLIAM DOYLE "Dag"

Reliable ... sincere ... always ready to help a friend ... Holy Child gradua1e ... excelled as class athlete ... exceptionally loyal rooter ... conservative dresser . . . enjoys ice skating and dancing ... scholastically and socially prominent ... hopes to attend Penn State ... and later become a successful executive and business tycoon.

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Sports 1, 2 3. 4. B1ology Clllb 2. Schola>t1c "L" 1. 3.

WILLIAM JOSEPH DOYLE "Willie"

Has a w illing disposition ... nine years under the Brothers ... ranked high at Benil de Academy ... won h is scholastic letter ... has record for attendance a1 activities ... played class basketball and baseball .. . occupied by photography in his leisure time.

Class Sports

3, 4; Bowling 4. Reception Commettee 4

JOSEPH LOUIS DUNPHY " Joeu

Joe's trade mark is a constant smile ... played an active part in all class sports .. . mainstay of swimming team during Senior year .. . liked by all .. . scholarly ... enjoys fishing ... likes Glenn Miller . . . prefers action pictures . . . plans to enter college and pursue his education.

Class Sports 1. 2, 3, 4: Vars1ty Sw1mmmg 4, Blue and Gold Staff 4; Drama lie Club 1, 2.

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JAMES JOSEPH FAHY

Hailed from West Catholic in '38 ... neat and flas:w dresser ... good-looking . . . stellar member of the bowling team ... participated in all class sports cr1d social activities . . . considers Tommy Dorsey "tot:s" . .. likes James Stewart . . . favorite hobby, listening to the radio ... smooth dancer . .. intends to go to college to study law.

Bowling Team 3. 路1, Class Sports 3. 4.

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JOHN ROBERT FELICE " Brawny"

Medium build ... Black curly-haired lad with olive skinned complexion from South Philadelphia ... won many friends . . . played in orchestra . . . took part in intramural sports ... always "in the mood" for Glenn Miller ... offered worthy assistance in library . . . hopes to become a dentist.

Class Sports 1, 2; Biology Club 2, Library Associate 4; Orchestra 2, 3. 4.

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JOSEPH CHARLES DUNLEAVY " Joen

Joe hails from Mt. Airy .. . characterized by quietness ... mild-mannered and conservative dresser ... ardent follower of all school activities . . . rabid Gle_t!n Miller fan ... prefers motion picture comedies ... d~, sires to continue his education.

Class Yearbook l; B1ology Club 2; Blue and Gold Staff 4

O)J THOMAS FRANCIS FENDELL "Tom"

Studious ... likes work ... jolly sort . . . likes chemistry and most subjects ... goes for dancing ... likes practical jokes .. . popular among students ... plans to continue school at night . .. we wish him luck in his adventures ... he should make a success.

Class SpOrts 1, 2; Btology Club 2; Scholastic "L" I, 2. 3.

JAMES FRANCIS FLANAGAN "Flan"

A ready wit. .. tall and rangy ... as jovial and good natured as his name is Irish ... a friend in need is a friend indeed, and a friend indeed is "Flan" ... lov~r of good music and fine things ... has proven hi~ ability in the classroom ... success to a good worker and a really swell fellow.

Dramatic Club 1; Class SpOrts I, 2. 3.

JOHN FRANCIS FLANNERY "'Tex"

Tall, fun-loving disposition ... connoisseur of old jokes . .. popular socially and athletically ... Captain and All-Scholastic star of the football team ... Basketball and track standout. .. prejudices toward Glenn Miller ... Prefers Cary Grant on the screen ... Anticipates studying Commerce and Finance in College ... Au revoir to a swell pal.

Varsity Football I, 2. 3. 4, Varstty Basketball 2, 3, 4; Varsity Track 2. 3, 4; Varstty Club 3, 4.

FREDERICK J, GERNGROSS "Fred"

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Tall . .. well-built. . . wavy hair ... comes to us from St. William's .. . noted for his wit. . . member of senior activities committee ... his hobbies--playing tennis and dancing ... intends to follow in his father's footsteps by becoming a successful Plumbing and Heating Engineer ... We know success will be yours, Fred.

Debating 3, 4; Senior Activi ttes Committee 4; Blue and Gold 4; Scholastic ''L" 1, 2, 3, 4; Class SpOrts.

() 37 THOMAS JOSEPH GINTY "Tom"

Tom is a tall red-headed fellow ... very amiable and easy to get along with ... has a witty remark for every occasion ... came from Nativity in '36 ... made LaSalle Track Team and was successful in many of his meets ... Good Luck to a swell fellow.

Vars•ty Trac k Team 3, ·1, Class Football 1, Class Basketball 1

o}f WILLIAM THOMAS GORMAN " Puts"

Class athlete ... medium height ... tells his stories tall ... hobbies with re cords ... gets "In the Mood" to Glen Miller ... He and his Olds ... bids for Indianapolis for Chemical Engineemg ... Bon Voyage to a swell fellow ... and all the luck in the world.

Fr •shman Ba 1-etball l 2. Class Sports l 2, Sw•mm•ng 2.

WALTER GREENFIELD "Walt"

Tall ... friendly ... sandy-haired ... good student. .. enjoys Glen Miller's music ... unusual hobby of collecting war pictures ... plans to attend college ... has ambitions to trave l extensively ... we know he will be successful in his chosen field.

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Class Basketball 1, 2: Class Football 1, 2.

JOSEPH ALOYOSIUS GmBONS "Joe"

Black hair ... good natured . .. friend of everyone ... attended Benilde Academy ... halfback for two years ... hails from the wilds of Holmesburg ... weakness for the Orrin Tucker way ... favorite hobby i: !-:oatflig .. . likes Margaret Mitchell type of novel .. . plans to' att~nd Notre Dame ... here's luck to a sweli fellow who is sure to succeed.

o!fl ROBERT J. GRETZ "Bob"

Bob came to us in '37 from Holy Cross ... a handso me lad ... wavy black hair ... Favorite band Gene Krupa ... wears a perpetual smile that has won him many friends ... rather drum than eat and snap pictures than sleep ... "Au revoir" to a splendid fellow.

Wtsterran 4; Blue and Cold 4; Activities Committee 4.

CHARLES JOSEPH GRIMNER " Snooks"

Tall, manly, and cheerful. .. easily makes friends ... dependable merman ... likes all outdoor sports. ··~ dances to music of Glenn Miller ... enjoys all Gary'Coope r's pictures .. . mechanically inclined ... vocation to aviation ... Bon Voyage to a swelL happy-golucky fellow.

Swtmmtng 2. 3. 4. Clas Sports I 2. 3. 4. Vars•ty Club 3, 4

ELMER A. GRUB~ " Tyrone"

Ty, the good-natured, quiet-mannered boy who made good ... he is a loyal rooter of all La Salle activities ... easily makes friends ... sharp dre sser ... always smlling .. . plans to enter college ... good luck to a classmate and pal.

Class Sports 1. 2, 3; Explorer's Club 3 ; Btology Club 2.

EDWARD MICHAEL HALLAHAN "Spike"

Sometimes regarded as handsome ... takes everything in his stride ... a lways in a little after nine with a big smile ... like s to view double features ... expects to make plenty of money ... how? ... member of famous press box club ... likes to play basketball and baseball ... Good luck, Spike.

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CHARLES B. HANES "Charley"

Charley ... one of the Norwood Boys ... quiet and intelligent. .. worker in full sense of the word . .. interested in stamps, guns, chemistry ... noted for collections of rare (if a little colorful) lies ... plans to go to La Salle College ... ultimate ambition to be a doctor ... Good luck. Charley.

W1stenan l, 2 , Pres1dent of Cathot,c Action Clt~b; Schota~t ic "L" l , 2, 3.

WILLIAM HARLEY "Reds"

A good-looking lad ... ready smile, sparkling personality ... ardent supporter of school activities .. . favors swing music ... favorite band, Horace Heidt .. . favorite author, Edgar Allen Poe ... should go far .. . plans to enter business ... Good luck! "Reds".

Cia< Ba~ball 2 3, Cia Basketball l ; Class Football l. 2 V1ce Pre!.1dent 1

ROBERT HENRY HEMGERGER "Hem"

Good-looking ... smart dresser ... grand sense of humor ... a friend of all the fellows . . . favorite hobby is eating ice cream ... easy going ... Bob plans to enter high finance ... we wish this fellow the best of luck.

Class Baske tball 1; Class Baseball l , Blue and Cold 4.

JOSEPH WALTER HANNIGAN "Joe"

Crescentville's Chamber of Commerce ... diminutive curly head ... wields a mighty left-handed tennis racquet ... candid camera fan ... "Home-Run Champ" iQ the freshman baseball league ..â&#x20AC;˘ acted capably as a\', sports reporter on the Wisterian ... knows his baseball teams and players ... intends to study business ... Au revoir, Joe.

ANDREW RAYMOND HERZOG "Herky"

Short ... stocky ... scrappy ... devil may care ... lover of mathematics and all its troubles ... goes in for skating .. . very partial to the strains of Guy Lombardo and works of Kipling ... plans to enter the ivy halls of Penn to study aviation .. . so no matter where you fly, here's wishing you luck, Herky.

Class Basketbal l I. 2. 3, 4, Class B;;sketbal l I. 2, 3; Scholast•c "L"' 3.

ROBERT HENRY HOFFMAN "Bob"

Our esteemed editor ... winner of scholastic "L" four-~~ times ... Literary editor of Wisterian ... proven a hurl- '-... er of note in class baseball ... admires Edgar Allen Poe ... plans to enter the field of journalism .. . next we'll find him "free-lancing for forty magazines".

"Blue and Gold" Staff 3, 4; W1sterian 3, 4; Class Basketball 2; Sophomore L1terary 2; Scholastic "L" 1, 2. 3, 4.

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CHARLES JOSEPH HOWARD "Chas"

A tall popular boy ... a friendly gr:n for every one ... good natured ... sharp, snappy dresser ... can be counted on for a memorable evening .. . bums up track during teh season ... sole ambition to have a car ... aims to go to Annapolis ... so long to a swell guy.

Track 3, 4; Sw1mmong 2; Class Basketball I ; Class Baseball 1, 2.

MARTIN E. JENKINS "Jenks"

Tall .. . good-looking ... curly-haired ... popular from day of entrance ... follows all activities . .. pleasin'J personality ... cheerful disposition ... neat dresser . . . follower of "Big Red Team" ... plans to attend Cornell and study hotel administration ... Good luck "Jenks", we wish you success.

Class Sports 4, Blue and Gold Staff 4; B1ology Club 2.

Club I · Club 2.

or) DAVID KELLY uDave"

The original 'good humor' man ... Dave's smile is his biggest asset ... is intensely interested in anything concerning baseball . . . Journalism ... cr Bob Hope ... confesses a secret desire to ascend a major league pitching mound . . . sports columnist on Wisterian ... is a fellow anyone can count on a s a friend .

Blue and Gold. Vars1ty Club 4; Class Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4, Class Ba:;ketball I. Lat•n Club 4.

JOHN MARSHAL LAFERTY 'Laf"

Dark wavy hair ... flasho::; a Pepsodent smi!e . . . camP to La Salle from Benilde Academy . .. active in all class activities ... his hobby is dancing and public speaking ... aspires to become a successful chemical engineer . . . Good Luck, John . . . you can't help but succeed.

Class Basketball 1, Scho'asltr 'L" 2 3; Sophomore Literary Staff ?.; Debat•ng Team 3, 4.

CHARLES LAMMERS "Chuck"

Rotund . . . fully light blond hair . . . member of the bowling team . . . known for caustic witticism ... hails from Germantown ... smooth dancer . . . likes best to listen to "Ohl Johnny" ... plans to see the world . . . so long to Chuck, a swell pal.

Class Basketball I, 2, Class Baseball 1, 2 , Class Football 1, 2; Bowl111g 4

EDWARD BERNARD JOHNSON "Johnse"

Tall, lean, and wiry .. . has a way with the young ladies ... good athlete ... shines on bowling alleys and basketball court . .. La Salle's leading tennis player . . . conscientious worker ... prominent figure in the newspapers ... wants to see the world ... may success be yours, "Johnse", and good luck.

Freshman Basketball Team, Tenn1s Team 1, 2. 3, 4 ICaplatn 3. 4): Bowling Team 3. 4; Varsity Club 3, •1, Scl10la ttc "L" 1.

FRANK RICH LINDH "Frank"

Assistant sports editor of the Wisterian ... swoons to the music of Tommy Dorsey . . . ambition is to get a complete collection of Dorsey's records ... plans to go to collwe and become a successful lawyer .. . S<3S you in court, Frank, with your winning personality ... you will have more cases than you can slock.

Lots of luck.

Class Basketball I. 2. 3, 4; Class Basketball l, 2: Wisterain 4, Reception Commtttee 3, 4, Class Sodality 3: Blue and Cold 4.

JOSEPH JOHN MAHER Brown hair ... light. .. good-natured .. .full of fun .. . well-dressed ... comes from Holmesburg . . . member~, of the football team and Varsity Club ... go anywhere to see an action picture ... faithful to the rhythms of Glen Miller ... likes all sports and is energetic ... plans to go to business school . . . so long to a pal.

Class Sports l, 2, Football l, 2, 3: Varsity Club 3, 4; Vtce President l, 2, 3.

CHARLES A. MALONEY "Charlie"

Charlie entered La Salle from Norwood Academy ...

Has since been a consistently good student. . . supports all activities .. . always good-natured, but independent and ever a gentleman .. . Everyone is his friend .. . Plans to enter the military service at West Point. .. So long, Charlie.

Blue and Gold 4; Class Sports 1, 2, Btology Club

FRANCIS LOUIS MANFREDI "Bud"

A powerhouse of personality . . . what he lacks in size is made up in friendship . . . ardent sport fan . . . seen attending the latest musical shows .. . not bad on the eyes ... likes Bing Crosby . . . plans to study law ... so long Bud, we know you can't help but be a success.

Class Sports 1, 2. Btology Club 2. Photography Club 3, Reception Commtttee 4.

() 6( RICHARD THOMAS McBRIEN "Mac"

A Benilder ... on the campus since the fourth grade . .. likeable personality ...class wit. .. sharp dresser ... class president of 4A . .. basketball and sleeping his favorite hobbies . . . Likes Benny Goodman and Tyrone Power . . . plans to go to college and study advertising . . . so long to a swell fellow and a great pal.

Class Vtcc Prcs1dcn1 2; Class Secretary 3; Class Pres1dcnt Freshman Basketball 1, /\ctivtttcs Commtttee 4

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EDWARD MICHAEL McGOEY "Ed"

Medium built ... sporty dresser . .. easy to get along with . .. co-member of Wherrity-McCoey combination .. . smooth dancer and good roller skater ... likes to play basketball and baseball . . . plans to enter the business world ... good luck and succe~s to a real friend ... so long, Ed. Freshman Basketball; Clas Ba• ketbal I 2, 3, 4; Btology Club.

DANIEL JOSEPH McDONALD " Mac"

"Mac" comes to us from Logan . . . true sportsman . . . loyal friend .. . sharp dresser . . . quite a dancer .. . liked by everyone . . . very good student. .. active La Salle man . . . outstanding in dramatics ... intends to go to college . . . hopes to become a successful 'Professional man .. . Au revoir to a g racious La Salle man and a swell fellow.

Manager of Footba'l and Equipment 2, 3, 4; Dramatics 2, 3. 4 , Vtce Prcst<.l;:nt ·1. Vatst ty Club 4 , Wtslerian 1, 2; Scntor /\cttvity Committee 4.

JOHN J. MASCIANTONIO " Masci"

Came to La Salle as a junior ... dynamic personality . . . sparkles on the wooden ways as one of Obie's basketeers ... LaSalle's best heckler ... on the human angle ... always ready with a ·.joke ... travel-minde~ • . . . collects trolley transfers for nis hobby ... so long ' to a swell friend.

Jayvee BasketJall 3, Varstty Basketball 4

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GEORGE JOSEPH McHUGH "Pete"

Friendly . . . good-looking and generous . .. radiant personality ... president of Senior Class C ... a valuable asset and captain of track team ... has won countless friends with his ready smile . . . noted for his wholesome chuckle ... jovial and good natured ... good luck "Pete."

Clas5 SpOrts 1, 2, 3. 4, Vars1ty Track Team 3, 4; VarSity Club ·1, Pres1dent of Sen1or C. Glee Club 4

JOHN McKENNA Tall dark Irishman from West Philadelphia . . . slow, easy-qoing mannerisms . . . the unassuming type .. . has an excellent memory .. . greatly interested in · •...__ Chemistry ... ardent rooter for the High School teams . .. prefers adventure pictures to other types of movies . . . desirous of obtaining a government position ... all the luck in the world, Mac. Class Basketball 2. 3, Class Baseball 1, 2. 3, B1ology Club 2.

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PHILIP EUGENE McLAUGHLIN "Phil"

Participated in all athletics . .. stellar merman since sophomore year ... Varsity club member . .. "jives" to Glenn Miller's syncopations ... Clark Gable appeals to him ... highly intelligent .. . contemplates matriculation at Drexel ... hopes to be Petroleum Engineer . . . so long to a great pal and classmate.

Explorer's Club 3, Sw1mm1ng Team 2. 3. 1, Vars1ty Club 3, ·1. Class root bail and Basketball I, 2: Chcm1stry Club 3

PAUL McMANUS "Pokey"

Red hair that goes with his pleasant personality .. . his quick wit and ever ready helping hand has made him many true friends here .. . he first came to prominence in the Senior Play "Duley", in which he had the lead ... he hopes to become a pharmacist . . .

Good-bye Paul ... we are sure you will succeed.

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DramatiC Club 2, 3, 4

JOHN HENRY McTEAR "Jack"

One of the McTear clan ... Jack has taken an active part in all interclass sports and has his hand in all the major ones about La Salle ... Tennis and swimming engage most of his free time during the summer . . . his magnetic personality makes him center of attraction on and off lhe campus . . . May the future hold a ll that will start Jack oil to a success, for he deserves it.

Basketball Manager 2, 3. 'I, Vars1ty Club â&#x20AC;˘1. Biology Club 2, Class Sports.

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EDWARD GERALD MILLER "Bing"

Bing is a noble member of Mt. Airy's finer set. .. liked by all members of senior class ... has an ancouraging smile ... plans to become a doctor ... we will look for your shingle in the near future "Dr." Miller ... lots of luck "Bing."

Class S..."<>r:., 1, Rt.-ccpltOn Commtttce 3 4 Senior Commit-

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WILLIAM J. MILLER "Bill"

Medium height. .. blond as they come . . . quiet, but pleasant, amiable disposition ... studious .. . collects stamps in his spare time ... his favorite pastime is reading books by Mark Twain ... hopes to attend La Salle College ... would like to become an aeronautical engineer.

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a7J DANIEL A. MORRIS "Danny"

Short and curly hair well describes "Danny" ... one of the most popular fellows in school . . . sharp dresser ... likes dancing and carries torch for Charley Barnet . . . is quite adept at the piano and drums ... Dan in:ends to go to Drexel to study Mechanical Engineering ... La Salle sadly bids farewell to one of her most promising sons.

Sw1mmmg Team 2. 3, Drama lies 1, 2. 3, 4; Class Baseball 1, 2, 3; Class Basketball I, 2. 3.

ROBERT A. MORRISON "Bob"

Tall, blond, and handsome .. . honor roll student. . ..â&#x20AC;˘ dancer par excellence .. . played on football team for "two years ... quite a sprinter on track team . . . medico in the making ... plans to study "pre-med" at Penn .. . success, Bob. Scholastic "L" 1, 2. 3, 4, Football 2. 3; Baseball 1. Track 1, 4; Glee Club I, 2, 4.

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JOHN J. MYERS "Milton"

"Milt" can't be missed in any crowd . .. his height and his compelling personality make him a standout in any gathering ... a member of the tennis team in junior and senior year . . . student as well as athlete . . . dances to the tunes of Glenn Miller ... plans a brilliant future with the first stop at Drexel ... So long, Milt.

Deba11ng 3, 4, Tenn1s 3, 4, W1sterian I, 2; Varsity Club 4; Blue and Cold ¡l: Class Basketball I.

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Good scholar ... admirer of good things .. . loves to play the trumpet, at which he is quite proficient ...

Bernie is well liked and known for his jokes ... His ambition to make one of the top-notch bands of the year, after he has gone to college . . . we know that this ambitious lad will go far . .. Good Luck, Bernie.

(}77 JOSEPH JOHN O'BRIEN "O'Bie"

Smooth ... good looking ... man about town . . . possessor of jovial and winning personality . .. throws a gleaming smile ... well liked by all students ... a good student and sport ... has been a member of football and basketball teams since he came to La Salle ... O'Bie intends to follow big O'B1e's footsteps ... We know you'll succeed, Joe. Football I, 2, 3, •1; Basketball I, 2. 3, 4, Class Sports I, 2, 3. 4; Varsity Club 3. •1.

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EMIL H. OETINGER ''Emil''

Came to La Salle from the wilds of Rhawnhurst .. . diligent, debonair, dignified ... strong, silent, Tommy Dorsey fan ... seen everywhere in his faithful Buick ... one of. La Salle's leading philatelists ... comedy rates tops with him ... plans to be a chemist. .. Success, Emil.

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JOSEPH VINCENT O'HARA "Joe"

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Took to school like a duck to water ... always very high in his class ... constant rooter for all athletic contests .. . backed every school and class activity to the limit ... photography finds him an ardent follower .. . ambition is to obtain a comfortable position in business ... Good luck and good-bye to a swell fellow.

Class Sports l, 2; Cla~s Treasurer 2. Class Vrce-President 3; Blue ,md Cold Staff 4; Scholastrc "L" I, 2, 3. 4.

MATTHEW J, NICKELS. JR.

Hails from the last class of Benilde ... tall, smooth, and conservative ... takes part in many activities ... rooted for the teams ... enjoys traveling ... likes formal dances ... goes for the sweeter bands ... plans to ' · go to Prep school and then to Annapolis ... smooth " sailing to you, Matt.

Class Basketball 1, 2, Boology Club 2, Dramatic Club 2; S<:holasttc "L" 1; Blue and Cold Staff 4; Re<:eption Committee 4.

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JOHN J. F. X. O'KEEFE

"Jack"

Came to us from South Catholic as a junior . . . tall ... nicely built . . . well liked by everyone . . . likes dancing ... has great sense of humor .. . flashy dresser .. . witty . . . practical joker . . . possessor of gift of gab . . . follows all sports ... plans to enter U. S. Naval Academy ... smooth sailing, Jack .. .you're sure to succeed.

Class Baseball 3. Class Sodal1ty 3.

ofJ H. BYRNE O'NEILL "Byrne"

Prodigy of Benil de .. . a member of the famous Phoenixville O'Neills . . . Red hair .. . played on all class ¡. _, teams ... hobby following sport events .. . favorite class period gym . . . plans to enter college ... So long to a pal who won't miss as a success in later liie.

Class Basketba: l I. 2; Class Baseball I. 2; Chem1stry Club 3.

JAMES EUGENE O'NEILL "Jim"

Tall, dark, handsome .. . popular . .. vice president of Senior Class ... one of the flashiest basket-bailers turned out by the Blue and Gold . . . played stellar varsity ball in the last two seasons ... has many feminine admirers .. . good student ... shows extreme interest in all school activities . . . hopes to attend college . . . good luck, Jim. Class Sports I, 2. 3. 4: Varsity Club 3, 4, V 1ce President o.J.

JOHN FRANCIS O'ROURKE ~~'Homo"

One of the Norwood boys . . . outstanding socially and athletically ... happy-go-lucky attitude . .. good student . . . captain of the swimming team ... stellar center on gridiron aggregation . . . Strictly a Tommy Dorsey fan ... ch ief pastime resting .. . plans to enter college ... Bon Voyage to a swell fellow.

Football I. 2, 3. 4; Swimm1ng 2. 3. 4 Captain 4: Class Sports I, 2, 3, 4; Vars1ty Club 3. 4; Sen10r Act1v1t1es Committee 4; Class Treasurer 3, 4.

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Tall, lanky, always smiling ... Ed spent four years at LaSalle ... He has been track manager since freshman year . .. Enjoys clipping and saving newspaper articles about La Salle sports ... Ed is assured of a cheerful welcome anytime at LaSalle . .. Good luck Ed, we will never forget you.

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MAURICE JOHN PATANE "Maurie~~

Medium height. .. always smiling ... hails from Glenside ... chic dresser ... sports a Ford Convertible ... played three years varsity football ... constantly seen with other car owners discussing feminine problems ... enjoys dancing ... intends to enter business with his father.

Varsity Club 3. ·1, Cia· Ba.eball 2. 3;'Varsity Football 2, 3, 4; Class Basketball I, 2. 3.

JOSEPH GEORGE PISCITELU. JR. "Joe"

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Smooth, dark, and well built ... came up from Benilde Academy ... pet hobby is photography ... when he's not taking pictures he's reading novels by Zane Grey ... likes Spencer Tracy and any good detective mysteries ... intends to go to business college ... wants to be a contractor like his father ... good luck Joe. Basketball

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CHARLES HENRY PADDEN ''Chas''

Very popular among seniors and Brothers . .. favorite hobbies are collecting stamps, coins a nd reading ...

Christopher Morley comes first in novelists . .. enjoys Spencer Tracy ... likes comedy pictures best . .. plcms to enter the field of journalism ... good-bye, "Chas"~ and the best of luck.

Class Sports 1. 2 3, 4. Stamp Club 1• Catholic Act1on 3: Wisterian 4: Blue and Gold 4; Scholastic ''L" I.

af7 FRANK V. RADOMSKI. "Murph"

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Frank comes to us from Gillespie Junior High ...

Joined our ranks as a member of 2B ... demonstrative supporter of the teams ... prefers the adventure and he-man type of story ... will go to college ... and some day be a civil engineer.

Class ba.eball 2. 3. 4' C1ass Soda lily 3' ScholastIC "L" 2

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FRANCIS JAMES RUSH "Frank"

"Frank" is tall, dark and possesses an amiable disposition ... Everyone likes "Frank" . .. He has created many a hearty laugh in the classroom ... His work in a Drug Store denies him the pleasure of schoo(' activities ... Specializes in mechanical drawing ... intends to study electric::ll engineering ... Good Luck, "Frank", you are sure to succeed.

Class Baske 1ball 1, 2; Class Baseball I.

WILLIAM JOHN SEEMILLER "Bill"

Bill is another of those many La Salle men that hail from Holy Child ... tall and smiling . . . ranked high in studies ... took part in all class activities ... had splendid school spirit. .. nothing is too difficult for Bill ... always willing to give assistance ... his ambition, to be a commercia l artist ... lots of success to a willing lad.

Class Basketball 1. 2, 3. <I, Scholastic "L" 3.

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JOHN JOSEPH SEERY "Johnny"

Tall, well-built ... possesses an engaging smile which he always wears ... keen sense of humor . .. ardent follower of the team ... moderate dresser ... runs a taxi service on the sly ... another "baseball bug" ... likes to dance and play basketball ... intends to enter college ... Good Luck. Johnny.

Class Sports; B•ology Club 2. W1stenan I 2

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Husky football player . . . good-looking fellow ... joined swimming and glee clubs .. . smooth dancer . . .

Stage manager for Dramatic Club ... thinks Lionel Barrymore top-notch actor . .. Dan plans owning his own business someday .. . We know you can do it, Dan ... Good luck to a good sport.

Foctball I, 2, 3, 4; Sw1mm1ng 4, Glee Club 路1, Dramat1cs 1, 路 4; Varstty Club 3, 1.

of!f EUGENE WILLIAM SMITH " Smitty"

Happy-go-lucky . . . friendliness and a perfect sense of humor has made him well liked among his clas~ mates . . . athletically inclined . . . tops in bowling .. .

Swimming manager .. . dances to Tommy Dorsey . . . specializes in Zane Grey novels .. . we know he will be a success.

Class Sports; Bowling 2. 3, 4, Sw1mming Manager; Varsity Club 4

JOHN MAX SORENSEN uJack"

Jack is a swell fellow . . . played baseball for his class team in his freshman and sophomore years .. . enjoys aviation pictures .. . is a licensed aviator . . . likes swing music styled in the Orin Tucker manner . . . a popular figure around school and Wild wood . . . intends to be a n engineer ... Good Luck "Jack."

Baseball I, 2

COLUMCILLE JOSEPH SHARKEY "Colum"

Medium size . .. well built. .. good dresser ... Colum comes from St. Francis of Assis . .. Has been on Wisterian for three years . .. his favorite hobby is drawing . .. likes the music of Glenn Gray ... has plans ott,, becoming a very good artist.

Freshman Basketball, B1ology Club 2, DramatiC Club I, W1stenan Staff 2. 3, 4

{)1 7 CONSTANTINE S. SOSANGELIS "Gus"

Gus came to us from Benilde Academy ... magnetic personality ... good student. .. very consistent on the tennis team ... can be usually found at his favorite pastime doing library work ... maintains great scholastic spirit ... his business acumen should lead him far ... plans to enter Wharton School in the fall . . . lots of luck to a great fellow, Gus. Tennis Team l . 2. 3 Manager 1, Blue and Gold Staff: Varstty Club 4 , Class Sports 1. 2, 3: Library Assistant 4

EDWARD FRANCIS STAPLETON "Stapes"

Another of ihe Immaculate lads . .. ready wit ... genius for getting out of class . . . good student. .. ~ three scholastic "L' s" to his credit . . . likes movies and Fred McMurray . .. plans to be a chemical engineer ... dictator of the cafeteria and bookstore ... La Salle's handyman ... likes to check the pinball machines ... quite a dresser . .. and a swell lad ... best of luck, Stapes.

Dance Commtttee 2, 3, 4: Decorations 2, 3, 4: Class Sports 1, 2

ALBERT G. SUCHY ''AI''

Blond hair ... short and well built ... quite a swimmer ... member of team for three years . .. also a member of Varsity Club . .. prefers Mickey Rooney to Bob Taylor in the cinema world ... likes to rove the seas ... a sure shot for the business world of 1940 ... So long, AI. and may good luck pursue you.

Class Sports, Swtmmtng Team 2. 3, 4 , Elocutton I, 2: Varsity 4

THOMAS TEMPLE "'Tom"

Average size, light hair, brains plus and then some ... top man of intelligentsia ... winner of the Sophomore and Junior Essay Contests ... always explaining difficult points to others ... favorite hobbies are dancing and listening to records ... aspires to higher degrees ... you can't fail. Tom. Wtstenan 1: Tennts 1: Class President 1; Secretary 2.

I o; JOSEPH THOMAS WAUGH "Joe"

Popular from the start ... acquired numerous friends ... loyal. .. small in stature but big in heart. .. adapted to basketball court ... high scorer in Freshman league ... Missed varsity on account of size ... Shortstop in class baseball ... Likes dancink .. . Plans to enter Annapolis.

Class Sports 1, 2. 3. 4, B1ology Club 2

jo; CHARLES JOHN WELSH "Chuck"

Chuck seldom ge ts angry ... always spic and span ... takes pride in starting a new fad in wearing apparel. .. Favorite pastime is playing tennis ... always bright and witty ... an asset to any gathering.

Tenn1s 3, -1, Dramal1

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V!ce.Pres•dent 3A, Debalmg Team 4 ; ScholastiC "L" 3, 4; Vors1t\' Club -1, Tenn1s Team 3, .J

GEORGE THOMPSON "Tommy"

Possessor of a healthy crop of red hair . . . well built ... quite a basketeer . .. captained the team in his senior year ... known for his blue suits ... membettpf Varsity Club ... enjoys dancing ... popular with the opposite sex ... intends to go to LaSalle College.

Basketball I. 2. 3, 4. Pres•dent of 3C, VICe Pres1dent of •lC

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Entered La Salle from St. Athanasius ... true and loyal friend ... serious threat in intramural sports .. . likes football and ice skating ... rather strong for Poe's works . . . on lighter side leans to Glenn Miller for music . . . heart of gold ... Jovial. .. plans to enter college . . . Ambition- to become a Public Accountant.

Class Sports 1. 2. 3, B1ology Club 2

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JOSEPH JAMES WHERRITY "Joe"

Easy on the eyes ... athletic type of fellow ... played two years of varsity football ... Class basketball and baseball star ... pleasant, good-natured fellow ...

Smooth dancer and good rolle r skater ... favorite pastime is nap-snatchir.g.

Fool ball 2, 3. 4;

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HENRY A. WICKER "Wick"

Medium build ... average height. . . always smiling ... smooth dresser ... magnetic personality . . . member of the bowling team ... rolled one of the highest scores in this year's league ... enjoys traveling . .. likes rhythms of Jimmy Dorsey .. . thinks Mischa Auer tops . .. plans to take up a profession at college.

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;of LEON JOSEPH WUGOFSKI " Wug"

Incarnation's gift to the Brothers ... class genius ... has attained four scholastic letters and three gold medals ... prefers books by Jack London ... likes drama and Frederick March ... A Glenn Miller £an ... likeable personality ... chemical engineering is his goal.

Class Sports 1. 2; Boology Club 2. Class Medal I. 2. 3: Scholastic "L" 1. 2. 3, 4.

/0/ FRANCIS JOSEPH YOCHIM "Lil Abner"

Careful dresser ... trips to the rhythm at Holy Child .,..[!all ... an authority on recordings ... likes to tingle with other people's radios . . . an amateur electrician ... upon leaving La Salle intends to go to Villanova to take up Electrical Engineering ... with your spark you should go far ... so long Frank.

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On that memorable autumn day in 1936, when a hundred and fifty timorous freshmen crowded the stone steps and grassy slopes of La Salle, little did they suspect that they would become the largest. if not the greatest. class to graduate from this noble institution since its beginning, seventy-six years ago . It was not long after the boys were led to the auditorium and greeted by Brother Anselm and the principal. Brother Francis, that they began to manifest their lively spirit.

At once, the boys began participating in sports, and in the sophomore year, many of them <!rained positions of importance in athletics. Before we go on, let us pause a moment in honor of our saint, Paul Frank. Paul. one of the quieter chaps who waited with us on that Septeml:)er morn for the opening bell, departed from us before the close of the Sophomore year.

He is lobked up to as our ambassador in the realm of heaven, and proudly we hail this cheery classmate of ours, as our g uid ing-star, the first of us to achieve his aim in life.

It was Wugofski and Temple who took the first scholastic honors, and who tenaciously held them throughout the entire quatrain of years. Let us not be unmindful of the great basketball team that ~e supported as freshmen, the one that trounced Southern High for the city championship and gained fourth place in the National Catholic Championship Tourney.

Who can forget Captain George Thompson, Joe O'Brien, Jimmie O'Neill, and "Chalky" Cunningham daily working together in the gymnasium with the boy who is today, a pleasant memory, Pope McLaverty? And then those palpitating play-off games with the Prep in our Junior year! . . . . . Obie always gave us a good team!

Turning then to another vital activity, can we overlook the work of "Big Jim" Bonder in bringing up the standard of the La Salle football team. He developed such men as Cannon, Wherrity, Shields, O'Rourke and the All-Scholastic Captain John Flannery; and gave us as seniors, "The snappiest team in the league."

During our stay, Brother Austin organized a winning tennis team, aided by those highranking players, Ed Johnson and Jack Campbell. Jim Bonder founded the varsity club with Frank Cannon as president. "The Wisterian". under the capable Brother Gerald, emulated the standards set by Brother Denis who was forced to abandon it in our Junior year for the inception of the debating team. The team, incidentally, under the direction of Mr. Flubacher, professor of Economics at La Salle College, and Captain Leo Connor, gained leadership in the Catholic League.

Taking part in Dramatics were Tom Comely, Da n McDonald, Paul McManus and others.

Remember La Salle's winning the Catholic Forensic League One-Act Play Contest, in the year of its inauguration. This was truly a great tribute to Brother Gregory, the moderator, and to the prominent role held by Fred Christman.

Numerous events have occurred during this period of our lives, and with each advancement made from boyhood to "man's estate", La Salle seems to have grown with us. The construction of McShaln Hall, the erection of McCarthy Stadium, the extension of the campus, all these have taken place during our term. New activities have been formed, the airplane club, camera club, the rifle club, the bowling team, intra-class baseball, football and soccer, class publications, the Mother's Club, all these are only a few of the innovations.

The newly formed La Salle Alumni Association sponsored many socials for us. Who can forget that gay night in Ap ril in the brilliantly-lighted ballroom of the Philadelphian, da ncing to the strains of Johnny McGee? It was our greatest social affair and a fitting climax in a year of many great ha ppenings.

It is difficult to perceive what we graduates (a hundred and eight strong) will remember best, but we don't think ourselves to be far wrong in saying that our class members will cherish longest the memories of our beloved moderators, Brothers Clement, Austin and James; our principal, Brother Charles; and Brothers Vincent. Patrick, Leo and Thomas who taught us

during our first two years but since then have left to p ursue their studies further. To all, we extend our sincere thanks.

And now we await the time to be members of our Alumni Association which has done much to keep alive the spirit of our Alma Mater and enabled every graduate to retain those high spiritual and intellectual ideals inculcated by the Brothers.

DO YOU REMEMBER ?

"Norm" ... Pope McLaverty ... When Grubb came in wearing two different shoes ... The blizzard of '40 ... Tagtmeyers' football games . .. Those history outlines ... The trip to Trenton . . .

"Reds" Thompson's green hat ... Your first day as a Fre shman ... Devlin's old two-cylinder flivver ... 4 C' s first gold card ... The Class of 40's flag .. . Brother Thomas' geometry classes . .. Howard, Gretz and McBrien all getting Honor Cards . . . The night Cannon sang with Will Bradley ... Johnny McGee and h is band ... When McCarthy stadium was being built . .. 3B' s cla ss picnic and the cause ... The year we were City Champions ... Good old Brother Vincent ... When Flannery was exempt in Economics and English .. . How Grimner liked cinnamon buns ... Flannery scoring two points for the "Sallie s" ... O'Rourke and Brother Patrick ... Joe Dunphy's "Chevy" ... Nickels' essay ' on a certain economics teacher ... Biology trip in Wister Woods ... Brother Denis' English tests ... Brother Abdon's Christma s Songs . . . The rodents' invasion of the lockers ... 4A's re treat.

CAN YOU IMAGINE "Big Jim" admitting defeat in an argument. .. Wugofski flunking a test. . . Morrison without a date ... La Salle without a McBrien .. . Nobod y smoking in back of the stands . ..

Soldier boy Feudell marching out to war . .. Halla han coming early ... D' An.;y without u "bru:;h" ... The "Campy" without Come ly ... All of the seniors taking gym ... Chalky without Thompson ... Seery agreeing with Brother Raymond ... Joe Crumlish without a load of books and papers ... Padden a greeing with Mr. Bonder . . . Brother Denis w ith a good joke . .. French without Brother Austin ... B. O'Neill without red hair ... J. O'Neill with red hair .. . MeTeor and Coogan on time ... McKenna without that 10 o'clock shadow ... That Holy Child clique without Armstrong, Jenkins, Come ly, McDonald or the Doyle s . .. 4B without Burns and O'Hara . . .

Morris without a piano ... Waugh with his own cigarettes ... Gem gross without wavy hair .. .

Seemiller keeping quiet ... Stapleton not in the book store ... Malon~ with a tie ... Lindh without his morning paper ... Coogan awake for the whole day ... Suchy not tired of something . ..

The basketball team without O'Bie ... McMenamin not "practical joking" ... Hanes with a conservative tie.

FAMILIAR SAYINGS

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"Just what the name implies" ... "I know you know it but you haven 't shown me" ...

"I had to move furniture last night, Brother" ... "As I said before, I have eight suits" ... "Watch Pittsburgh this year" ... "Wugofski, Gemgross, Temple, Connor, Morrison - Gold" ... "It's a fact gentlemen" ... "Those who disturb me will have to guess their marks" ... "Don't read it to me, I wrote the book" ... "You can't do this to me Brother" .. . "Oh Brother, don't tear that up" ... "A word to the wise is sufficent" ... "If I'm Gonga Din!" ... "I don't like to give anyone an "F" but my conscience bothers me" ... "Five thousand words on 'Snow, Beautiful Snow' " . ..

"She's different, I tell you" ... ''I'm not copying, Brother, I'm studying h is character by his handwriting" ... "What will my father say?"- -" ... and STAY out" ... "If you don't have a date, see me" ... "Do you guys want to go to the library tonight?" ... "Don't pronounce it, I'm doing it just to exercise my larynx" ... "In order Ia draw a circle y ou have to draw something which isn't a circle but which looks more like a circle than q circle-understan~:路 ... "Now pay attention- this is a hard chapter to explain and hard to unde rstand" . . . "Now'iliis is purely my own personal opinion-but" ... "pour demain ... "

Familiar Faces in Familiar Places

Familiar Faces in Familiar Places

SPE CTATOR Vol. II

CRUMLISH AND PADDEN

\\' t' attrpdc:cl "ith pleasure the .\nnual Dictators' llirthday Ball, ami \1 hom did we see but Jim Flanal(an, t;(•tlins of the detective story, who has ll<'w ""ln·cl tlw mysl<TY of the tlisappearing auc.lienn• wt• rdc:r, oi t·uursc:, to the Brnac.lway preruin I r ll nh llotTmrttt's 1\t'W play "Crapes of Craft"- l'll rtain rose :1t 8:ts-nnpped at 9:19 ...

J"c: Crumlish hold~ the p~tion of copy-ht)y-int·hic:f nf th<· "\\'t•t•kly l'lurl(e'' ... Ray \Verner was tlectc:rl mayor oi I'hil:t<lt•lphia l>ecause he offered tiH· n·nt ta'i fart· ... Jcrhu Felice oil' the political madtint·ni Jimmy (l':\t•ill, m:tyor of Glenside ...

I >nn 1\r:ul) j, tt•arhcr oi \,trnlugy un the .\tlantic City hoarch\ :rlk ... I :,.Jo l~rctt, wealthy beer barou, wa• 't't'll <lrumrning: np ltnsill<'•s for his new band fc:atnrlllg: sudt promint·rn nmsic mak.:rs as Bernie ='a.-am•. The man with tht· corn" ••. Oanny :\[or ris. "ho•t· ma t~rpic<:t' "Thc: Roa-.thcd Blues" has hn'lt :\o. I 011 tht• hit par:t•lt• inr tlw last 19 years. ;!),,. hit.:hlighb tht• (11\lfit ... thc:ir \'Ot':tli-t is Franc i-. Cannon, "h•"<' fanw rest>. on his rendition nf tlw old fan•ritt·, "lh:t•p Burplt·" ... Vince Cipp<•l:t, •·min<·llt akh< mi,t, t•njoy~ cli~cn,~ing the ~ixth rlimt·n'i"n with uationally known medico. Tom Tt·mpll· ... Ft·.rnk \ nt•him. prcz tlf the son~ of the ' ·''" of 1ht• \ml'l'lt'an l..c:j.\ion, should get together witlt 'J'ont h·ndl'll. fl·arks~ patrol leader of ~cout ti'I" 'P 111 .. llill :\lilltr rlaims the distinction of hcin}.! tht only\ iolinist in \'. r. \V. drum and bugle l'III'J>S , , ~l'n:t\!11 ( >Crllj.\'r(JSS is offt•ring the pJan 0 f John Laf,·rty, noted ardlitt•c·t, to cn:lct legislat ion for tlw hnilding nf a hridl(<' acrw•s the l\lissis>ippi Riq·r-kngthwi-.· ... \\ illit· (,orm:ut, who always clid want to he :t nwchanil·al <'lljl.ineer, now runs thc: \\'illo\\ <;rol\ t' R. R.... Ed Stapleton and Charlit• I latH'' n·p•Ht that tlwir ~tationery llllsines~ i-. at a 'tan< I 'till ... .\!arty Jenkins says he's chief instructor at tht• ~t·t·r (;an len Roller Skate Rink "\\'c roll :myhody-you t':tll roll your own" ... Bob ,\lorrison. dtain -tor<· t xccUii\'e, "ells chains ... Gus So,an!{l')i-.. l '. S. amha"ador to Greece. tra,·els home <met• a )C:lr with hi, air-chauffeur, John Snn·n,t·n ... I Iugh Carroll own, that fa-.hionable nitc: 'l•Ot, thc: Pink l'oodlc ... Elmer Grubb, the tycoon uf tht• tr:msport:ttion industry, was seen

Jun e 1 952

"truckin' on down" ... John Corbeil, his chief dri \'er ... Tom Cornely, whose "Quackquacade'' is the hit of the Pow.town World Fair, features Snncks Gri mnt•r a~ anr lwr man on t he water polo team ... Charlie I Inward, funnyman, is now appe:tring at Cunning's Cocktail Lou nge . . . Dick ~ l cBrien is ,·icc JlrC7 of the ITollanc.l Laundry servkc in chargc: nf clnity dyties ... Frank Rush is chief jerk at ont of the city's be tter soda fountains nwned hy genial John .llfc Kcrma ... floorshows nig-htly ... Franny Bradl<•y no\\ c.lrives for the "Don't hit me I'm yellow" taxi co.... Ed Hallahan, manager ... Joe O'Brien. professor of Economics at La S:allc Tligh School, collaborated with prnf 01arlcs Padden, \.R .. ~1.:\., and \\'.P ..-\..

••n the hook "Just \\'hat I' he :\arne Implies" . . . )ad, D' \~t·y, a hc:rmit, \\hose latest book "Li,•e \lone and llik1• It" nm\ has found it; way int~1 till' hl'st cellars. . Ed ~Iiller i... now a leading sale5rnan at l oupc:\ Cornrut•rcial Car Co.... Jack Cas'crly haunt' the Hochcstc:r Chamher of Commerce as chairman .. Ed \kCocy now b running for dng-1.·atclwr ... ( 'ecn1s then• is a mad dog loose and lw'> ru·tninj.( for th<· dol-( catcher) ... They call in ]~'<: \Vaugh wlwn they want to curl up before the lire with a !-(nod hookic ... John Brt'en, P.T .C. man who ha!> a l way~ ht•cn interested in music. is nnw <• condm·tnr ... Chariit• \N cbh scn•es as proprietor of t ht \Vc l ~h Inn ... I Iugh Burns is the head waiter ... J ack Dc,•lin en aches the N icetown Hoys' Cluh Sot·ccr Tea m ... Phil l\lc Laughlin holds the JIOsition of head bouncer in a rnhber ball factory ... jirn Fahy, prominent Phil a. tai lor, has j ust hired Bnh llolgcr as his pre~s agent. .. John MeT car ~ells real estate in f"ishtown .. the local \V.P ..\. head is George Thompson ... J oe \Vherrity, a tough man 11 ith the socks, now works in J oe Cihhon\ Hosiery ~Jill ... Ed Pasco<:, golf pro at a mini;unrc ~ulf cour,e ... John Seery, former cleanIIJ> man fur the Phil ..., i~ nu\\ cleaning up every day- -after the crowd ... Dan ~lcDonald sells peanuts for the same l'Unl·ern ... Paul .\[c~Ianus now conducts a Kiddie program on station \V.P.U ... \\'iekcr has formed a hat Co., his slogan"\Vear an Indian hat keeps your wig-wam .."

SPECTA TOR Vo I. 1

CRUMLISH AND PADDEN

Your f:n•o rite gossip columnist has decided to

take till1l' ofT and give you a CJuick surYey of the doi • tl~' nf the La Salle cla~s n f '40. Chuck Lamllll'l's U. S. hnwlinj.r chnmp has now turned to checkers :~s evidenced hy hi s new suit ... E ugene Smith, undertaker, remarks, .. Bu5iness is sad" ...

II arry Binder, another l'mincnt mo rtician, swings a mean corpse ... Dan Shields presides over the (;race Ferry Constructinn Co.... their tllg-line is "\\'e'll huild yc. u up." ... B. 0''\cill has devel oped a process fo r J{Ctting rum o ut of "ha) rum" and gettin~ fi-.h out o f the bay ... There's a ti fty cent reward for "desperate \\' illie Cnogan" internatio nal jewd thic£: he say' that nne clay on the way to <chno 1 he was held up hy a tro lley and has heen su~king rcn·nge l'\Cr .;ince .. j ohn \\'est ha~ fina lly gc t intn the m,,,·ics ... hut was caught. .. Bill .\rms tr ng, hig gun in the t>aint business, now treks \\'c(:kly t., I lolly\\ uod to sttuly cosmetics ... he says, "One paint- as goo>d as another" ... Hoht. l rem i'!Crgl·r, wMking for his dad's "One good ton deservc•s annther'' Coal Co., was sen t back to the

June

1952

... J re llannigan is Spnrtt'a>-wr f.,r the "l>aily \Vn rker" ... Dan ~l·lly. l'"lnmnisl ;111cl "lnfnmlalic n Please" t•xpert, was '<'Cil talkin~ 111 Sc11llp Lindh, waiter at Cinty\ Crillt· .•. ,lad,; O'l<ourkc hold s an CXl'Cil ti vr position in ll11nckr\ Cr"' kt"d

Gc al Post Corporal inn with John \I yers . \d,·er tising i\l:tnagcr ami l·:mil ( lctiugt•r, cll'iivt·ry hoy .. .

Leo> Counor was aclmittetl t" the har •.. Trx Flan ncry, wh o alw ay~ "as a g ..ncl mixer. set them up ... ;\Iaurice l'atam· nn\\ t'X(llnn.:s tlw hottom of the sea (he al\\ ays dicl kno\\ till' gnn1l clins) ...

Bill llarlcy nnw thinks he's a 't'lt•rinarian ht:cathl' he just arri,·ecl Iwnw from tht· \\'ar ... \1 Suchy.

1>opular soap hn' orator, \\a,. glirnJ"ccl ··r~uinl! with J ack 0'1-:cek. hi!:h prt·~sun· \at·nnm salesman wh•"l' sll•p.an j, "Kn·p it de:m'' ... Kay llcrl'nl{. the m• ,.it''· ,tagt·. r:uli• •. hook t wl'il prac· tically evcrythin~ l c:ritit·, i, i:niWlh as tht· man whn ne\er agret•cl with till' s:mw ~>pinion once ..

Boh l>c:din runs tht• l..;llllht:r,vilk Sport ShoP".. Be: a

~port,

cnmt• in ancl shop" .. \l:ltt

~ ickels,

prc~ent rt'ar admiral uf~t· l'. S. \:1\·y, i" keeping

miners ... llill Seemillrr and Colum Sharkey arc cnli:JlJ,Jratnr~ Ill\ the cartoon "B<tthless \Vii lie'' . ..

up his end ... J oh n ~Ja,t·iantnnio i;. still having a hard time learning tn print \fasriantonin, while

1:<1 J o lmson is :1 mcmhcr of the IJa,·is Cup team :md ha ll hoy Ca mphe11 i, th e cof!ch .. . } . Maher ami Co.\ new ";\lar Vellus" t>apcr is used exclnsi,c:ly hy Jot• O'l lara, hi!' shot in the ~ational Phntng-raphy Cuild, who tdls us that there are too many Clicks in the hm•illl.'-' ... Bill Doyle is a con· tr;1ctnr who mack· his fortune building ccllr~rs for people w lm li H' in ~:lass houses tn eire~~ in ... ~ldlugh is chairman of "SC>Ih o£ judea \\'eliarc Sndety'', whiil' \\ ugofski ancl Radomski are higher ups in the "Friendly Sons nf St. Patrick" ... Chalky Cunningham directs ath letics at Riggie. ... If yo u sec the sign "Lonely ? Gh·c us a call", you w1ll know that it is t he D oyle Bros. Escort Ser,icc .. their motto is "We Take Anything Out"

h i~ sicle-kick ~lc:~lcnalllin is ,.till havin~.t a hard time learning how til print . llroth!'r Clejncnt IT, pc:rpctll:ltnr n f th at old -1 H tradition. is none o ther than J•·e Dunphy • .. Walt Grl'\·nhdd. lnc:al jeweler, has just pnli,hecl <>IT Fra11k l>iam<>ncl ... Joe Dunk:n y has just t'Oillpidl''l a st•rit•s •lf pantomimic lecture" at thl• Dt·a( :uul I hunh !'dH>ol. .. Bnd .\l:mfn:cli i, waitin~-: for his ,hip tn cnmc in-a hanana hoat d nwn at J).,ck Strcd .... 01arlc} ;\(ahmey ancl j ohn Corll\·il \\t•nt otT ancl joined the "Biting 6<)th'' l>ivision to get into the present 5th \\'orld \\'a r ... 1\clieH· it or not. Frank Connelly is a JJ()x in~ champion ( lw maole a h'&.~~>, in 5 minntt'' flat) ... Fred Christman 111"' sern·, ~ professor o r oratory at a l>c:af and I >umh Scho(ll.

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ACT II -

CLASSES

CLASSES These are the minor characters the u~er­ classmen presented in the everyday settings that go to make up a school day. These who have been under§'tudies must now assume the roles prepared for them by seasoned performers.

"To you we throw the falling torch Be yours to hold it high."

-Lieutl'mont John MrRoA.

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When at the pebble pathway steps I pause before the Shrine In silent contemplation as 路my day of parting nears, I ponder what may be in store for my approaching years; Oh Lord, how short and treacherous shall be this life of mine But like tho pebble pathway may it guide me straight and true Through all the troubles and the trials of this world to You.

Before school, lunchtime, after school-such times as these when their minds are occupied with the hustle and bustle of pursuing everyday school life, La Salle boys always lind lime to visit the Blessed Sacrament.

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SCHOOL

VIEWS

Chapel

Library

Father Higgins offered daily Mass for us during Lent.

Where many happy hours were s pent with profit.

First Friday

Sodality

The students paying tribute to the Sacred Hearl.

Training Catholic Actionisis each Friday morning.

SCHOOL

VIEWS

CLASS OF 1941 '

JUNIOR A

fop Row : F. Lagan, F. Bogle, C. Adler, J. Sabol, 1. O'Byrne, J. Fleming, J. Campbell, R. Mullen, A. Pescatore, A. McCarthy. W. Mocey, J. Walsh.

Third Row: E. Hill, D. Pike, J Bacon, J. Convey. J. McBride, J. McGlone, B. Vetrone, W. Brogan. E. Martm, W Arrison, P. O'Neill, Brother Denis.

Second Row : R. Mercaldo, H. Kin g. T. Mecke, J. McGeary, E. Day, L. Kolb, J. Capua. G. Butler, R. Smith.

Front Row: F. McClain, L. Reimel, P. Sweeney, F. Getchel, H. Connaghan, T. Fairbrother, J. Dugan.

JUNIOR B Front Row w. DeTore J. Kelly W. Sterner H. Dougherty Brother Raymond J. Nolan W. Dwyer J. Taylor C. Ansel F. Hagan (absent )

Third Row R. Fairbanks J. Rushton J. Krystkiecwicz J. Ghee V. Clime W. Hardy J. Gillies W. Friel W. Mitthauer J. O'Connor

Second Row E. Gallagher E. Volz R. Pickard F. Rowe F. Armstrong A. Hansen J. McNally J. McGrath J. Barry J. Kelly

Top Row R. Carroll J. Corcoran J. Brett F. Erhard W. Weldon C. Donahue J. O'Brien J. O' Brien A. Kumick J. Martin E. Carlin

JUNIOR C Front Row

J. Bourgeoise P. McCarthy T. Smyth Brother Raymond H. Oschcll J. Quinlevan J. Joyce Second Row H. Hangen G. Eberhard P. Querpcl J. Rogan J. O' Neill G. Burke J. Schreiber A. Rainone T. Flannery

Third Row J. Hess H. Waters V. Mahoney J. Burke W. Murphy C. Datz J, Maguire T. Burke Back Row

J. Madden A. K. P. S. J. V.

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Leahy Beech McFarland Donnelly Edinger Galogoly Sherlock

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CLASS OF 1942 SOPHOMORE A fop Row : F. Bryan, J. Patane, W. Raab, W. Freiberg, F. Burke, W. Burke, R. Custer, W. Smart. Third Row: H. Convery, J. Winters, J. O' Hara, A. Holgate, F. Grande, F. Curley, M. Maloney, H. Fox. Second Row : C. Perkins, R. Miller, W. Tapp, J. Wade, F. Coar, R. Dempsey, A. Ortega, G Little. Front Row : J. Mclaughlin, H. Fox, H. Castellano, E. Cannon, Brother Joseph, J. Lynch, R. Walsh, C. Stalker, W. Farrell.

SOPHOMORE B

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Front Row A. Esposito C. Berger R. Nicastro R. Carabasi Brother Gerald J, Mlodzianowski W. Sundermann P. Leonard J. Ford

Third Row W. Sabol G. Mcfarland C. O' Brien J. McHale R. Gallagher S. Gorman J. McCrcssen J. McCann H. Boyle

Second Row C. O'Donnell F. Solis T. Kiely W. Drum J. Stearns J. McMenamin C. Zoller J. Zarroli j . Johnson

Back Row F. Fendell J. Dolphin T. Everlof E. Boyle E. Shepper A. Bubin J. Sullivan F. Howley

SOPHOMORE C Front Row R. McClatchy N. Weniger E. Burns E. Michaels Brother Raymond M. Kea ne J. Collons E. Murphy 0 . Tucker

Third Row F. Schanne T. Slaven R. Formica H. McDermott T. Morrow W. Tobin J. Hogan W. Begley J. Mellet

Second Row T. Harper H. Sproat R. Schaeffer T. O'Neill S. Jones F. McGinley E. Hughes J. News J. Cooney T. Hare

Back Row F. Casey G. Westerfelhaus J. Getz J. Collins F. Merek A. Letter J. Sweeney A. Risdorfer J. Markulin W. Clearkin

SOPHOMORE D Front Row

J. Moylan W. Sorensen

J. Hogan D. Grill Brother Bertrand T. Crawford J. Eigo V. Marks W. Diamond

Second Row A. Broz J. Mcfadden R. Cartwright J. Devlin B. Clcc G. Crumlish J. Wilson E. Cotter Front Row T. Carroll I Stadel T Rogers

Brother Xavier

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McBr~de

E Turner H. Gorman

Back Row G. Warner E. Egan J. McQuillen

W. Faulkner V. Yentsch T. Kearney H. Gerlach

Third Row B. Hill J. Defeo C. Sharer j . Hines J. Kuney R. Willcox L. Whalen

Back Row

J. McMahon G. McGovern J. Brown L. Rush R. Stone

SOPHOMORE E

CLASS FRESHMAN C Second Row G Diffin T McCorry L Hilferty I Cannon H Hee W. Sm1th C Monaghan J Dine W. Sm1th Third Row j. Kelleher

W. Schawneberg J. Schmid

H Aarons V Hauck I Meyer B McGuffin J B1nstead j . Mess.a B.a:k Row J. Monahan I Greenberg L. McMoni::b J. Moross J. Wa lsh L. McDonald R. Sloan

Front Row:

J. Pfeifer. J. Spause, W. Hauck, J. Ciocca, Brother Fidelian, J. Biehl,

J.

McNichol, B. Jam es, D. Pediconc.

FRESHMAN A Front Row A. McQuade C. Giunta ). Gallagher F. McCrossen Brother Cyril P. Villari T. Colfer R. McGrath R. Dougherty

Third Row ). Lagan E. Dooney W. Burns A. Cifelh L. Sloan T. Walsh F. O'Neill D. Lacy W. Haney

Second Row D. Kent W. Maguire 0. Brown A. Trifilctti H. Schmidt L. Goetner P. Begley S. Burgoyne

Back Row Boltz F. Kehoe ). Connelly P. Bernat P. Gibbons T. Lowry R. Dungan ). Donahue ). McDonnell

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Front Row: ). McGuigan, T. Ruffy, D. Buckley, H. Hannum, ). Gerngross, ). Coupe.

J. O' Brien, J. Dougherty. lnd Row : W Beal R. Bndgeford, J. Sullivan, ). Logue.

FRESHMAN B

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C. McDonald, P. Durgin, V. Greenfield, J. Maloney, J, Bergmaier, J. O' Brien. 3rd Row: H. Bender, P. Dunion, ). Snyder, J. Markmann, C. Boyle, L. Jordan, J. Kane.

Top Row: T. Quinn, W. Hogan, R. Worfinger, J. Curry, J. Schanne, P. McTear, N. Brac:e.

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Front Row : Q."-Harty, J. Eberle, R. Nolen, P. Campe, Brother Edward, E. Speitel E. Quinlen, C. Brennan, H. Bluhm.

FRESHMAN D Second Row E McGinley J. Bambach J Monahan T Grace A. Cllmmings ). Casey'E. Farnan R. Foster Third Row ). Dierkes T. Harty D. O'Callaghan T. Donahue

C. Donahue W. Maher C. Schaefer J. Shoemaker Back Row ). Bolger A. Seidl J. Kelly J. Logue G. Clauss W. Minster R. Fagan ). Armstrong

FRESHMAN E Front Row Haley L. Cacchio L. Leinhauser Brother Edward J. Armstrong E. Harp A. Centrella

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Second Row W. Kelly J. Carr H. McMenamin R. Bourgeois C. Havens J. Stokes F. Whitcomb Top Row C. Striegel C. Mclaughlin H. Tingor J. Kelly J, Calion J. MacDonald E. Wright

FRESHMAN F Front Row W. Kelly A. McCosker R. Murphy Brother George W. Edinger T. Redanauer J. Carberry

Second Row A. Cuflcr J. Hofm an n J. Trisuty J. Farrell E. Farren J. Hefferman C. Bohnet J. Hood E. Hamilton R. Kearney

Back Row C. Agnew J. Smith J. Sheehan F. Nathans J. Custer J. Cruice J, A'AIIesandro J. Thomas R. Bell J. Kink

B c t '" c c n

MR. MAGUIRE Conductor

Ac t s

BROTHE R F RAYMOND Moderator

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Back Row : L. to R.-H. Waters, A. Holgate, W. Sundermann, J. Mcfadden, W. Mocey, A. Brox, R. Mercal:lo, A. Cifelli, F. Schanne. Front-Paul Campi, R. Wilcox, R. Primus, J. O'Heill, W. Weldon, B. Vetrone, L. Reimal, E. Hill, J. Convey, W. Miller.

ACT III ', ACTI VITIES

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ACTIVITIE ~ This is the qct most represenla1ive o! La Salle.

Here is combined all that is intellectual, social. and recrea1ional. in the passage of a young man through his high school days. Now that we have reviewed the characters, both maJor and minor, let us move on, for "To business that we love we rise betime, And go to't with delight."

-Shakespeare.

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' Cardinal Dougherty Breaks GF!)llnd-·for McShain HaU

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tNew La Sall~ Quadrangle Unii To Be Completed by August 1

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The Wisterian. our student journal. was inaugurated by Brother G . Charles, our present principal. It is named after "Wister Woods", picturesque surroundings of La Salle.

In the second year of publication, Brother Denis took up the reins. During the three years that followed, he so raised its standard that it was an easy matter for his successor, Brother Gerald. to bring it to its present exalted position as one of the leading high school periodicals in the Philadelphia school district.

The Wisterian has always been for the general good of the students . In pursuing this policy it has reached the pinnacle of success, and in virtue of this achievement has gained a warm spot in the heart of every La Salle man.

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For the past year Joe Crumlish has been the Editor of the "Wisterian."

His assistants deny him the more important jobs, and leave him to console himself with minor duties, such as: getting a celebrity to write for our "Vocation Views" series; carrying on his own column the "Who's Who," authoring an Editorial. taking care of stray news articles; writing headlines; and generally putting the fragments together to be sent to the printers, month after month.

Next in rank comes Dave Kelly, talented Sports Editor, who not only did most of the article s on those, the last two pages of the "Wis", but also conclncted a thesaun1s of wit called "On The Bench." Bob Hoffman, our literary man, contributed a story a month, until we added our "Vocation Views" feature--now he take s care of the "Limelight," our personality column. He also does front-page articles, Editorials, and can always be counted on for one of his prize poems.

The new Editor, Ted Macke, has had his right hand in the Editorial Department of the paper since his entry to La Salle. His work on Philadelphia newspapers has provided him with an intricate knowledge of any division of our journal. so that he can do anything and is generally called on to do it.

His cohort, Ed Carlin, chiefly concerns himsell with scribbling his monthly version of our No. 1 column, "Nothing But the Truth. " John J. Walsh has complete charge of the business end of things, 01ded and abetted by Willie Sterner. Frank Lindh and Joe Hannigan do yeoman work on the sports staff. Charley Padden, Harry Binder and Frank Diamond are regular contributors. Bob Gretz, AI Kumick, Ray Mullen and John Stearns make very snappy camera men, and Joe Rushton, Columcille Sharkey, Harry Schmidt, J. Armstrong and Tom Hare must be given credit for the general excellence of their cartoons.

The one, however, to whom all credit is due is the man whose success as Moderator has been exceeded only by the tire less energy which he has expended in exalting "The Wisterian" to greate r heights with the unfoldinq of each issue.

Upper Left: Sharkey, Fairbrother, Hare, Lindh, Armstrong, Sterner, Rushton. Lower Left: Carlin, Crumlosh. Brother Gerald. Moderator, Mecke, Kelly. Upper Right : Walsh, Burke, Mullen, Martin, Everlof. Second Row : Connelly, Kumick , O' Neil, Gerngross. Bottom Right: Burns, Hoffman.

The Dramatic Club, long an important activity at La Salle, has now become even more outstanding as a result of its splendid record for the past two years.

In 1939, the La Salle players won the one-act play contest sponsored by the Forensic League for Catholic Schools.

A La Salle actor was also awarded the individual performance prize.

In I 940, La Salle again competed, presenting the play "Dust of the Road." The cast included Edward Carlin, Arthur Hanso and Joseph Crumlish.

Gordon Miller, long a favorite dramatic coach at La Salle, lent his genius to the direction of the annual play rendering it "stupendous and colossaL" Brother Raymond, with the aid of Brother Joseph, employed his comprehensive knowledge of stagecraft plus untiring effort to make it a production that will be recorded most favorably in the annals of La Salle.

Dramatic Coach

MR. MILLER

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• • • • • IZ The La Salle Dramatic Club presented as its annual play a comedy hit of stage and screen, by James Gleason end Richard Tabor, "Is Zat So". The club drew from the Seniors, Juniors and Freshmen to form a competent cast fer the production.

The play concerns itself with a chapter in the adventures of "Hap" Hurley, a prize-fight manager, portrayed

by Edward Carlin, and his moron flyweight, "Chick" Cowan, enacted by the veteran of last year's opus, Joseph Kelly. The two are snatched from the depths of despair and taken into the Fifth Avenue mansion of an alcoholic playboy, C. Clinton Blackburn, personified by freshman Leonard McMonigle, whom they serve as good trainers and bad servants. The low-comedy behavior of the two is in sharp contrast to the veddy social goings-on of Susan Blackburn (Fred Christman), her adviser, Maior Filz-Stanley (Arthur Hanson), Robert Parker (a rat if there ever was one) played by Dan McDonald, and the smart married couple, Grace and Freddy Hobart, played by Andrew McCosker and John Martin respectively. However, all's well that ends well, and the villian gets neither his secretary (Hap sees to that) nor the family shekels. As a result of the Spartan regime of Hap and Chick, Clint is ever after able to pass the swinging doors without regret. The well-known "middle-aisle" is traveled by "No dame '11 ever get me" Hurley and Marie; Chick "Love 'em all" and F!orence.

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BROTHER F. RAYMOND Moderator

Ventures al creating an Airplane Club, abandoned in the past through lack of interest, were renewed this year meeting with splendid success under the able guidance of Brother Cyril. The purpose of the Club is to develop an interest in aeronautics by designing and constructing model airplanes. To develop 'cj1reater interest in this hobby, motion pictures dealing with all phases of aviation were shown to the members of the club.

Back Row : Wade, Fox, McGonigle, Hughes, Carlin, Devlin, Shields.

Moore, Camps, McMahon, Hill, Sherlock, Hanson, Everlof, Snyder, ReFeo. O'Connor.

Center: Quinlan, Hagan, Kelly, Foster, Hughes, O' Donne, Kane, Beech, McGuire, Lacy, O'Hara, Tilden , Gallagher, Gillies, Cifelli, Douglas, Fairbrother.

Seated: McGuigan, James. Detore, Pfeifer, McGory, Brother Raymond , Nicastro, Berger, Smith, Tapp, Doyle.

Standing: Conboy, Monoghan, Connelly, Fagan, Welsh, Hare, Ciffelli.

Bernot, O'Neill, Kelly.

Seated: Begley, O' Brien, Doyle, Brother Cyril, Dooney, Mclaughlin, Mc;Guigan.

Brother Raymond decided to give La Salle its first Glee Club. He knew there was talent that was only waiting to be brought out. After an elimination process these boys were chosen to compris8 the Glee Club. Through the efforts of these boys an::l the orchestra a Christmas entertainment was provided for 1he students. The club is determined to c:my on its splendid work and develop into one more of La Salle's successful activities.

The Varsity Club was started last year by Mr. James Bonder. It was his idea to make the athletes the outstanding members of the school. All boys who had earned their Varsity Letter we re eligible to become members of the Club and a certificate was awarded to them. Frank Cannon was elected President. George Thompson, Vice-President, and Charles Cunningham, Treasurer.

L. to R., Front Row:

Mlodzianowski, Brady, O' Brien, O'Rourke , Cannon, Flannery, Cunningham, Shields, Maher. 2nd Row : Mclaughlin, Patane, McHugh, Suchy, McDonald, Donnelly, Krystkiewicz, Smyth.

3rd Row : Grimner, Maguire, McGeary, Day, Butler, Friel, Brett. 4th Row : Myers, Werner, Wherrity, Erha rd, Crawford, Oschell. Back Row: Smith, Campbell, Johnson, Rowe, Kelly.

L. to R., Front Row : Stearns, Bro-

gan, O'Connor. Middle Row : Perkins, O'Neill, Kum1ck, Ansel, Brother Joseph. Top Row: Tapp, Hughes, Hess, Westerfelhaus, O' Brien.

Fast growing in popularity, the rifle team has set an unpreced~ted standard here at La Salle (or newly-formed organizations. The interest engendered by the enthusiastic moderator, Brother Joseph, was so great that candidates had to be confjned to the uppel) classmen. The team won two of its four meets. In the Daily News Junior Championship of Philadelphia, William Brogan, a Junior and high scorer of the team, was awarded a medal for his excellent marksmanship, placing among twenty in the Philadelphia area. The entire team plans to Join the National Rifle Association.

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to R.- lohn Laterty, Hugh Burns, Frederick Cerngross, Leo Connor, Raymond Werner, John Myers, Joseph Crumlish.

La Salle proved its championship claim of the preceding year with a resounding tie for first-place in the Catholic High School Forensic League. This year the La Sallites defeated Roman Catholic, St. Joseph, and St. Thomas More twice and had sinQle victories over West Catholic and South Catholic. A double defeat at the hands of North Catholic and a single loss to West Catholic were the only blots . throughout the year.

Responsible for the winning spirit and success of the te:rm were the untiring efforts of our Moderators, Brother Denis, heod of the English Department in the High School. and Mr. Joseph Flubacher, Professor o拢 Economics at La Salle College.

The team and the school salute the Moderators for their efforts which cle:rrly merit the success and praise which is theirs.

The team was composed of seven seniors who amply fulfilled the trust that was placed before them. Led by their Captain Leo Connor, they fully lived up to the expectations and traditions of the school. To him and to Hugh Burns, Raymond Werner, Frederick Gerngross, John Myers, John Laferty, and Joseph D. Crumlish- may the work they have done be not in vain; may it live on as a guide and an incentive for future days.

Mr. Joseph Flubacher Coach, and Brother Denis, Moderator, talk it over.

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SENIOR ALUM NI DANCE On the night of Friday, April fifth, the Hotel Philadelphian became the scene of our greatest social event, the Senior Alumni Ball. Sponsored by the La Salle Alumni Association, under the able direction of a committee efficiently organized and supervised l::,y Brother E. Clement, it was the social hit of the season. Indeed H was viewed by scholastics and old grads alike as the top rung in the long ladder of La Salle's social successes.

The spacious hotel ballroom with its mirrored walls illuminated in soft tints of blue and gold proved to be a fitting place for the music of Johnny McGee, his singing cornet and his orchestra.

Amid this ethereal splendor a happy group of young Romeos and Juliets, gaily bedight, danced triumphant on this, the night of their debut into the social world-their Senior Prom.

The evening provided an opportunity for members of the J:..Iumni Association to mingle with old classmates and reminisce with them over by-gone days.

We of the senior class are already looking forward to our reunion at next year's dance.

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Inset : General Committee-George McHugh, Joseph Crumlish, Thomas Cornely, Robert Gretz, John McCann (President of Alumni Assn.>, Raymond Werner, Edward Stapleton, Richard McBrien, joseph O'Brien.

Inset : Editor, Robert Hoffman and Moderator, Brother Clement. Standing : Associa te Editors, Hugh Burns and Joseph O' Hara.

The moderator, the editor and the staff have endeavored to the utmost of their ability to present this year an annual that should be truly representative of the class of 1940. In introducing the play as a theme to La Salle Yearbooks they believe they have adopted a form novel but appropriate, and they trust that with this edition of the Blue and Gold they have set a new standard for future staffs to emulate.

They should like to pause here in recognition to Brother G. Charles and Brother Denis, past moderators, who set a mark that provided them with an incentive to even greater achievements.

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Staff members were appointed and work commenced on this, our nineteen forty annual. immediately after the Christmas Recess.

Under the capable guidance of Brother E. Clement, moderator, and with the cooperation of Bob Hoffman, editor, operations moved at full steam as the layout and copy progressed steadily to their completion in the latter part of April.

Assistant editors, Hugh Burns and Joseph O'Hara dillused their talents throughout the entire book at necessity's call, while Senior Editors Harry Binder and Matt Nickels aided by Joseph Dunleavy accounted for the entire section allotted to the graduating class. Joe Crumlish was invaluable for his services editing the activities section with the aid of John Lafferty, Frederick Gemgross and Leo Connor, and collaborated with Charlie 'Padden who did yeoman work on the prophecy. Juniors Ed Carlin and Ted Macke ably handled the underclass section with the former assisting on the activities staff.

The athletic deportment was creditably compiled and recorded by a staff under the direction of Sports Editor Dave Kelly.

Simplifying his task were Frank Lindh Top-Sports and Activities : J. Dunleavy, D. Kelly, J. Crumlish, J. Dunphy, F. Lindh, j . Hannigan.

Bottom- Business Staff : J. Myers, R. Hemberger, E. Stapleton, F. Coupe.

on basketball, Joe Dunphy on swimming and Martin Jenkins on track.

A renovation in the style for the senior poll was made possible through the efforts and ability of Columcill Sharkey and Joe Rushton. who devoted their energies to conceiving and planning cartoons lor that section.

Informal snaps were accounted for by our student photographers Ray Wemer, who turned in exceptional shots; Bob Gretz, who has received little recognition for his photographic contributions to all La Salle activities; and above alL AI Kumick, o junior remarkably well versed in cameras and their use. In charge of collecting and judging suitable informals was Bill Armstrong, Senior lnformals Editor.

Last, but far from least, are the fellows to whom belongs a great deal of the credit for thi~ p11hlir.otion.

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lerity in raising funds the editorial staff would have been helpless to produce the success that we trust this annual shall be.

Our thanks to John Myers, Business Manager, Frank Coupe and Bob Hemberger, Advertising Managers, and Ed Stapleton, Circulating Manager.

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Top-Photographers: R. Gretz, J. Casserly, R. Werner, F. Christman, A. Kumick.

Bottom-Senior and Faculty: T. Mccke, H. Binder, C. Padden, M. Nickels, E. Carlin.

Inset: Mrs. F. ~cBrien , President; Mrs. C. A. Stearns, Treasurer. Seated : Mrs. J. Laferty, Mrs. E. Carlin, Mrs. W. Cretz, Mrs. F. W. McBrien. Mrs. R. W. News, Mrs. C. Adami, Mrs. F. Stets. Standing: Mrs. J Campbell, Mrs 0 . Rodden, Mrs. M. Walsh, Mrs. J. Casserly, Mrs. J. Carr, Mrs. V. Mercaldo, Mrs. M. Cummiskey.

Mrs. W. Mit~h ;au er, Mrs. M. Koch, Mrs. R. Butler. Absent: Mrs. C. Cuischard.

The La Salle Mothers' Club, with the able guidance of Brother G. Charles, moderator, has climbed into the foreground of the activities here at La Salle.

The objects of the Mothers' Club, as outlined in the constitution and by-laws, are three-fold: "first, to promote mutual cooperation between the faculty and the parents with the view of realizing the greatest success for La Salle students; second, to promote a better knowledge of Catholic educational objectives and the facilities offered by the Christian Brothers at La Salle for their realization; and third, to sponsor one large benefit annually to provid e funds for the improvement of La Salle or for the needs of the Christian Brothers."

That the club is successfully carrying o ut these objectives may be seen from its schedule of activities this year. The Mothers' Ch.:.b sponsored a very successful Freshman Nigh t, the purpose of which was to give the parents of new students at La Salle the opportunity of meeting their sons' teachers and of becoming acquainted with the members of the Mothers' Club.

This year the club inaugurated a new feature here at La Salle ... Fathers' Night. On April eleventh the fathers of La Salle students heard Dr. Francis J. Braceland speak. Luncheon was served in the School Cafeteria after the meeting The biggest affair of the year-the May Card Party-was the traditional success.

BROTHER C. CHARLES Moderator

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Rev. William C. Farrell

Mr. Harry Matusow

Mr. M. Baldino M1. Samuel Bamford

Mr. and Mrs. George T. Miller Mr. and Mrs. Otto W. Miller

Miss Dorothy May Barrett

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph O'Neill

Mrs. Harry J. Binder Miss Catherine Brannigan

Miss Rose McCann Mr. and Mrs. T. McManus

Mr. Gerard J. Burke

Mr. and Mrs. F. W. McBrien

Mr. Philip D. Burry

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Padden

Traynor Campbell

Mr. Harry Rambo

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph A. Carabasi

Mr. James L. Shields

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clauss

Mr. George L. Siegwarth

Mr. Edward J. Connor

Mr. Louis Smith

Mr. and Mrs. Francis A. Doyle

Mr. Nathan Soler

Mr. Joseph J. Eberle

Mr. SoUr Sosangelis

Miss Margaret Flood Mr. and Mrs. Dennis A. Fahy

Miss Helen A. Stapleton H. E. Stouffer- Apothecary

Mr. M. Felice

Mr. Albert Suchy

Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Greenfield

Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Welsh

Mr. John Guischard

Miss Elynor White .

Mr. Edward Johnson

Andy's Meat Market

Mrs. Frank R. Lindh

Chelten Tailorin~eaners & Dyers

Mr. Gernard Meyers

Joe Tol's Market

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Morrison Mr. Edward F. Morrisey

Kampus Sweet Shop Podell's Pharmacy

Miss Anna M. Murphy

Reger's Bakery William Charles-Hatters

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SPORTS "Last scene of all That ends this strange eventful history," opens upon the athletic stage. Here, blessed by spacious surroundings for outdoor sports, a large gymnasium and indoor equipment, we have kept our physical growth proportional to our mental enchantment.

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• • • • • Meet the three top men in La Salle athleticsJim Bonder, head coach of football; Charles Glenn, his capable assistant, and Charles (Obie) O'Brien, basketball mentor. Mr. Bonder and Mr. Glenn both started on the gridiron at La Salle College, while Mr. O'Brien shone on the Temple University Courts.

Heading lhe football squad is all scholastic left end, captain John (Tex) Flannery (47). Stellar guards on the Blue and Gold line were sixtyminute men Dan Shields (30) and Joe Wherrity (35); while Frank Cannon (33) was star tackle from his sophomore year. "Homo" O'Rourke (41). center and line backer-up, didn't make a

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bad pass all year. Joe O'Brien (33), was an inspirational field general. Big Sam Donnelly (32), demon on defense, opened up gaping holes for the backfield. Joe McGeary (42), next year's captain, performed consistently all season. John Krystkiewicz (42), was a fast and dependable fullback. Tommy Crawford (43), half-back, elec-

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trified the fans with his bro~n field running. ittle John (Murph) Mlodzianowski (37), was one of the circuit's best passers.

But while presenting this galaxy of stars we must not forget the men behind the scenesBrother James, our athletic director, the cheerleaders, managers, and every loyal rooter.

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fop Row: Hce, Hill, Corman, Whalen, McGeary, Oschell, J. Crawford, Chee, Hauck, DeFeo, McMenamin. Third Row : Mr. Doughc~ty IAssistant Coach), Cifelli, Friel, Dohnelly, McCarthy, Dougherty, Keane, Krystkicwicz, T. Crawford, RowP..

Front Row: t-)i r. Glenn (Assistant Coach ), Day, Mlod%ianowski, Patane, Shields, Flannery, O' Brien, Cannon, O' Rourke, Smith, Mr. Bonder (Head Coach l. Seated : McGrath, Butler, McDonald, McMenamin, Maguire.

The first two ball games of the year sent La Salle's hopes soaring up to ethereal heights and the handwriting on the stadium wall seemed to spell out great things for the boys in Blue and Gold. The opener of the campaign found the Indians from Roxborough High on McCarthy Stadium sod for a pow-wow with the Little Explorers. But when the dust cleared away the Blue and White found themselves on the wronq end of a scalping party and La Salle had a 19-0 triumph to its credit. Joe O'Brien's touchdown-making, the miraculous passing of Johnny Mlodzianowski and the pass-catching and punting of Captain Flannery featured the drive. A week later an old series was resumed when La Salle's backyard rivals, Germantown High, were crushed to the merry tune of 12-0.

Once again il was Flannery and Mlod.zianowski in a pitching and catching duet.

Johnny Krystkiewicz tore the game Green line to pieces. The score belies the tremendous power of the La Salle advance.

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But the following Saturday saw a game La Salle team fall for the firs t time under a smoothly-functioning West Catholic outfit and a few uncalled-for breaks . The score in this evenly-played ball game read 13-6. The 4,500 fans saw the Burrs, led by Tony Quinn, put on a first quarter drive that netted them 56 yards and a score. Jack Kelly crossed the double stripe on a lateral from Quinn from lhe 16 yard line. Before half-time wa s up West had pushed over another score . But returning to the field, La Salle ran West into the ground. Ronnie Kneller and Joe McGeary passed and received respectively to move lhe ball to the West 6-yard line. At this point, Mlodzianowski dropped back and tossed an aerial bomb that exploded when Tex Flannery made a leaping catch in the end zone. Kneller's try for point was bad. In the fourth quarter, La Salle started to move again, Tom Crawford repeatedly going for substantial gains. Reaching the 12 yard line, the Little Explorers fumbled.

FATES AGIN' US

Leaving home grounds for the first time, the Little Explorers came within inches of breaking a ten-year jinx with the North Catholic Falcons. After scoring in the first few minutes of play North suddenly found itself with a speedy group of indignant Little Explorers. Mlodzianowski passed 25 yards to Tex Flannery who was dropped on the Falcon 25. La Salle again tried to pass but here the tragedy struck. The La Sall receiverlo-be let the pass trickle off his fingertips and into the arms of a Falcon, Ed Garaffe, who dashed 96 yards unheeded to score. Late in the third period Krystkiewicz crossed the goal line for La Salle. Statistics show La Salle registered 13 first downs to the Falcons, 5.

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FOO TBALL MID-SEASON BLUES Under threatening skies the Bondermen journeyed out to St. Joseph's College to take on their traditional rivals, S t. Joseph's Prep. La Salle's only threat was broken up b y an intercepted pass on the 24 yd. line. Feature of the ball game was Brady's 56 yd. touchdown jaunt through the La Salle line. La Salle's beautiful defensive tactics held down the score. The string of defeats was kept in:act the next week a t Passon Field when St. Thomas More rolled up a surprismgly big 27..0 liability to the Blue and Gold. AI Postus led the Golden Bears with his punting, passing and running.

La Salle received its last defeat of the year in a wild and woolly affair played down South Catholic way.

Johnny Krvstkie wicz scored on a 60 yd. run, intercepting a South pass with one hand. Penalties played havoc with La Salle, over 75 ya rds being chalked up against them.

The final score was 19-12, a last minute touchdown sewing up the ball game for the Pirates.

B!.AZE OF GLORY

On::e off the road and back in the good old homestead, Lo Sa[e se ttled down to some fancy footballing. Roman Catholic's strong outfit was surprised when La Salle completely outplayed them and held them to a 0..0 deadlock.

La Salle tossed a scare into the Roman forces when Tom C1awford ran 31 yds. to the Roman 19. Another threat came after Shields recovered for La Salle on the 42. Crawford tcre yard after yard around end and through tackle to the Roman 10. Here the attack stopped.

The real treat of tpe year came in the curtain game when La Salle trampled St. John's 26-2. La Salle moved fast. From St. John's 30 yd. stripe Crawford moved to the II. Johnnie Krystkiewicz bucked over the remaining distance.

La Salle 's next score came with Mlodzianowski passing 28 yd s. to Te x Flannery in the end zone. Johnnie Krystklewicz set the crowd wild with a 72 yd. gallop only to be knocked down a few yar~ from touchdown land.

Joe O'Brien, Cannon, Captain Fla nnery, O'Rourke, Wherrity, Shields, and Patane a ll wore the Blue and Gold hvery for the last time.

Backfield: L. to R.-T. Crawford, M. Patane, ). O'Bncn, ). Mlodzianowski. Line). McGeary, F. Cannon, T. Smyth, J. O'Rourke, D. Shields, S. Donnelly, J. Flannery I "PI~in l.

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George Thompson

John Flannery

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Joh:t Masciantonio

John Mlodzianowski

Charles Cunningham

Jose;h O'Brien

Here is the 1940 edition of Mr. O'Brien's courtmen of which every La Salle man can be proud. Proud first, of our captain. George Thompson, h1gh scorer of the team, and a dependable player all season despite his leg injury. Don Brady, one of the smoothest floor players together with the inimitable "Chalky" Cunningham, another good Boor man, could a lways be counted on for points when most needed. Tex Flannery was Ccach O'Brien's mainstay at getting the ball off the backboard. John Masciantor.io gave the rooters a thrill with his set-shots and ball stealing. Jim O'Neill was a great team player w1th a dependable eye. Jim seemed to go best against St. Joe's. Joseph O'Brien was a real inspiration with his spirited play and great shots. Joe was just a second late in the North Catholic game. Jim Crawford, captain-elect and a tower of strength, is one of the most improved players on the team. John Mlodzionowski, or "Murphy" as he is called for obvious reasons, is one of La Salle's scrappiest dribblers of the spherical pigskin. Only a sophomore, he is destined for great things on the wooden ways. Though seeing little action this yea~Ed Shepper, another sophomore, will bolster La Salle's chances considerably next year.

Kneeling-Obie O' Brien (Coach), Tex Flannery, Jim Crawford, Icky Thompson, Chalky Cunningham, John Masciantonio. Standing-Murph Mlodzianowski, Jim O' Neill, Don Brady, Joe O' Brien.

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McTear, McGrath, Mclaughlin, McDonald.

BASKETBALL The La Salle basketeers didn't waste much time in getting off to a flying start. The opposition was Central High, our next-store neighbors, and the score was 27-7 in favor of the Blue and Gold. Two days later the little Explorers again met the Central boys and this time the score ran a little closer but the O'Brien men triumphed 31-18. The next in line were last year's champs from Gratz High. The Bulldogs growled menacingly but La Salle breezed to a 27-9 victory. Captain Thompson led his mates in the scoring department. Frankford High stepped up next. and La Salle kept the ball rolling, driving to a 35-25 triumph with "Tex" Flannery holding the highly-touted Mike Jarmoluk to four points. Just before the Christmas holidays La Salle saw its string of victories snapped by a strong Trenton Catholic squad 21-20. Tony Nitti sewed the ball game up for the Jerseyites after La Salle's Mascantonio had tied it up with a long set shot.

'The league opener on January 2nd found the tough-to-beat bunch of Sallies on the Explorers floor but La Salle, led by "Icky" Thompson, came through with a 30-20 triumph. A second league score was chalked up when La Salle, after three shaky periods, forced its way to a 22-17 win over West Catholic. Jim Crawford led the La Salle attack against Roman Catholic chalking up ll points in the 30-19 triumph over the Cahillites.

La Salle then left the home court and likewise her luck. Down at North Catholic the boys just could not get started and were nosed out 18-16. In the annual classic with St. Joe Prep, La Salle lost an extra period heart-breaker 35-33.

The up-hill battle of the Blue and Gold was led

by Johnny "Murphy" and "Icky" Thompson.

The next week an epidemic of colds and the champion South Catholic ball club hit La Salle to defeat them 29-18. But back on the home court, the team once again hit its stride. St. John's were crushed 51-14. In this game Thompson had 17 points, Mascantonio 12 and Jimmy O'Neill, 10 respectively. The little Explorers then played almost perfect ball to defeat West Catholic 28-23.

The underrated St. Thomas More ball club was met next on the Bears' court and the Blue and Gold lost the contest in the fourth quarter 31-27. North further extended La Salle's woe gaining a well-earned ball game in the last minute 22-20. The Explorers took revenge on Roman Catholic, however, bringing home the bacon 30-24. South Catholic again took the measure of the Olneyites in the fourth quarter 30-19. And so, up to Trenton to lose another heart-breaker again in the last minute of play,

L~ S~lle Freshmen, Front Row : H. Hee, R. Nolen, ).

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La Salle Central Freshmen, Seated : E. Wright, C. Havens, J. Stokes, ). Kelly, L. Cacchio, C. Striegel, A. Centrella Standing: ). MacDonald, H. Cerl~ch, W Faulkner, W. Edinger, L. Leinhauser, C. Mclaughlin , V Yeutsch.

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The last three ball game s found an unbeatable La Salle club on the floor. The Preppers from St. Joe were gloriously upset by Jim O'Neill, Don Brady, Joe O'Brien and the boys, 36-25. The last game of the year found eight seniors reaching their peak, surprising the second place St. Thomas More club, 19-16. Thus ended the year that gave La Salle fans plenty of thrills.

Under the able guidance of Brother David, the La Salle Freshman quintet finished a successful campaign. Outstanding performers on the yearling squad the past season were that dynamic end colorful Ray Nolen, Bill Maher, Tom Donahue, Dan Daly anC.: Henry Hee. Nolen, Maher and Donahue seem to.t pave the inside track for future varsity spots. " The second picture is the squad of La Salle Central. These boys were the only squad to defeat the league winners on the champs home floor. In the Intra-Mural loop lA took the crown but c nly after some stiff competition from the ooys down 1240

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With the tracings of winter growing fainter and less noticeable the bugle sounded the tune-up time late in March, for La Salle's Racqueteers. Amid the bustling winds, Brother Austin, the genial tennis coach, had a hard lime selecting six men to start on the varsity.

The talent was exceptionally plentiful this season with the under-classmen improving rapidly and the newcomers showing unprecooented possibilities.

In fact, last year's varsity men have been compelled to really get down to business in order to hold their positions.

After a successful campaign last spring-winning ten out of twelve matches -the entire Varsity is again in uniform and looking forward to the bngest C(>nsecutive string of victories ever recorded at La Salle.

'-Ed. Johnson and John Campbell, by virtue of four years active service on the Varsity, have been made co-cap tains of the team. Their good play will more than provide the needed leadership. 路. , The frist match against our Central High School neighbors found these two men in the No. I and No.2 positions, with Ray Werner holding down the No. 3 position, and George Butler filling the No. 4 spot. In the doubles match, we found F. Gemgross and Datz. In a close finish our Raqueteers vanquished Central 3-2.

In the following match La Salle's racket wielders sent the balls whizzing past West Catholic's aggregation faster than shells screaming past the Maginot Line, as was evidenced by the S-0 score.

The team is off to a swell start and the remaining opponents will find our net men a hard combination to defeat. La Salle is looking forward to taking the Catholic League Championship, and with a fair amount of breaks should follow through with the City Championship Title.

L. to R. -E. Johnson, J. Campbell , ). Myers, C. Sosangelis, R. Werner. ). Maguire, G. Butler.

hck Row : Pascoe, Whalen , Flannery, Oschell, Joyce, Gillies. McGrath, Mr. O' Brien l::oach l.

Middle Row : l ittle, Donnelly, Rushton, Brady, Rowe, T. Crawford, Krystkicwicz , Brett Duffy.

Seated : Eberhardt, Erhard , Jenkins, McHugh , Patane, R. O 'Brien, F. Doyle, Howa rd, Ginty.

Although last year's graduation rifled deaply into the ranks of our lettermen, La Salle is fortunate this spring in having such outstanding lettermen as Tex Flannery, Pete McHugh, Gerard Eberhard and Herm Oschell. The team looks very promising and the boys are looking forward to a very successful cinder campaign. The same views were voiced by Coach Charles "Obie" O'Brien.

In the track events the mile run is capably handled by Tex Flannery, Frank "- Rowe, Tom Ginty, and Maury Patane. All except Rowe are seniors and vetâ&#x20AC;˘ erans. Eberhard, Frank Doyle, Len Whalen and Joe Rushton have been assigned by Coach O'Brien to run the 100 and 220 yard events. In the quarter and the half mile Tom Ginty is outstanding as is Martin Jenkins. Both are seniors.

In the field event, Oschell and big Frank Cannon take care of the ~!put and the discus. Pete McHugh and blond Jim Brett go up in the air in the pole vaulting events. Brett is a lso La Salle's leading high jumper. These men w1ll be ably assisted by such dependables as Tom Crawford, John Krvstkiewicz, John (Murph) Mlodzianowski and Bobby O'Brien.

The schedule is a good one and the boys have competed in the WPA-AAU Championships in which they fared nicely, although hampered by only having four days practice. Meets have been arranged with South Catholic, St. Joseph's, St. Thomas More, Roman Catholic, Central, Lansdale, and Cheltenham. The team is at present priming for the Penn Relays and other scholastic events.

The entire student body is rooting for a triumphant campaign.

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Top Campbell Mclaughlin Dunphy O'Rourke Grimner Suchy D'Arcy Middle O' Rourke D'Arcy Bottom Smith Dwyer D'Arcy Redanaeur Dunphy O'Rourke Grimner Whalen Suchy Cam pbell Brett Mclaughlin Gerlach

c::ÂŁwimming Under the guidance of Coach Jim Kennedy and Brother G . Raymond, the La Salle Swimming Team achieved many merits this year. Chief standout was Captain John "Homo' O'Rourke, whose achievements in the 40 yard freestyle brought numerous points in La Salle's favor. He wa s a consistent winner, amassing more than ninety points for the season. He likewise placed in the Catholic League championship meet. ln the 40-yard swim was Len Whalen, a sophomore, who displays excellent material for future meets. The breaststroking event was taken over very ably by John D' Arcy and Jim Brett. Jack D'Arcy was the best stroker La Salle ever had, bowing to defeat rarely, and then only by the best in the Catholic League. The 220-freestyle berths were held by Al Suchy and Gerlach. Excellent performances were given by backstrokers Charles Grimner and Bill Dwyer. In the 100 yard freestyle Phil McLaughlin and Joe Dunphy, both seniors, were the participants for La Salle.

Diving was made an art by Dwyer and Jack Campbell. The medley relay was handled by Jack D'Arcy, "Snooks" Grimner and Dick McGrath, while the four natators in the freestyle relay were Len Whalen, Phil McLaughlin, Joe Dunphy and John O'Rourke.

Victories were won in the first hall over South Catholic and St. Thomas More and in the second half over Roman Catholic and South Catholic.

The team this year consisted chiefly of seniors, graduating members being Captain O'Rourke, Grimner, D'Arcy, McLaughlin, Dunphy, Suchy and Campbell.

The bowling team with the splendid efforts of its members, Charles Ansel. Jim Fahy, Edward Johnson, Henry Wicker, Eugene Smith, Joseph Taylor, Walt Mitthauer and Chuck Lammers, ended a most successful season winding up in second place.

The team, save for a few angry glances from fate, may have landed up on the top of the loop. The keglers led throughout most of the second half, only to lose out in that final game.

The prospects for next year are in the hands of several veterans led by Walt Mitthauer, who will again toe the line for strikes and spares. Others back are Charley Ansel and Joe Taylor. The team being only in its second year of existence has done well for itself guided by Its able moderator, Brother Gralian.

Every game these white-sweatered boys trot out and exhort yells from the faithful La Salle rooters. It really takes a lot of stamina and courage to cavort around in their mad manner if the team is slipping steadily backwards. Winning or losing, however, the cheerleaders are always faithful.

The capable Brother Raymond guides the destinies of the boys. Captain Joe Kelly and his cohorts have done much to foster school spirit at La Salle.

BOWLING l. to R.-C. L;ammers, C. Ansel. H. Wicker, E. John¡ son, J. F:.hey, E. Smith, W. Mitthauer, J. T;aylor.

CHEULEADERS 'â&#x20AC;˘. to R. -F. ~lenti, A. Hanson, J. Kelly, j. O' Brien, E. Boyle, an.,d E. Murphy.

I. Debaters pause to pose. 2. Editorial conference of the Blue and Gold. 3. Movies illustrate our classes. 4. It's the " principa l" of the thing. 5 Evergreens lldorn the Faculty Residence. 6. Our moderator at work. 7. Commencement exercises. 8. Up the stairs we go in pllirs. 9. Breaking ground for McShain Hall. 10. Confidentially, Washington has the inside track . II. Fust of t he Immaculate Conception.

12. Bcok store staff. 13. Students visit the chapel. 14. Father Tucker gives Retreat. 15. Christmas time . 16. Corridor in the morning. 11. Class of '40 presents flag. 18. The wintry wind doth blow. 19. His Eminence the Card1nal declares a holiday.

20. Lunch with the " bunch".

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As we approach the conclusion of this volume of the BLUE AND GOLD, we leaf into our advertisers, to whom we are sincerely appreciative for their part in making this book possible. We firmly believe they are fully prepared and worthy to merit your patronage, and trust they will receive your consideration when the opportunity presents ilseU. We wish to acknowledge also the valuable services of Merin-Baliban, our photographer; the assistance of Mr. Bowles and helpful suggestions of Mr. Darr, both of Philadelphia-Weeks Engraving Co.; and the cooperation and interest ol Mr. Ed. Schlechter, our printer.

We extend our thanks to Brother Denis and Brother Boniface for their aid in compiling and typing the senior biographies, and to everyone who in any way contributed to this annual.

Finally. we proffer deepest gratitude to our parents, without whom any dreams of this production would have been utterly futile.

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