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1863-1946--a span of 83 years which witnessed the gradual growth and development of La Salle. Today the college and preparatory buildmgs are located at Twentieth Street and Olney Avenue. La Salle started at St. Michael's Paroch1al School, 1419 North Second Street. In succession. 11 transferred to Filbert and Juniper Stree1s, to the Bouvter Mansion at 1240 North Broad Street, and hnally to 1ts present beautiful site.


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At the present location one is impressed with the style of architecture and expanse of campus. The College building and faculty house have the h1gh pointed gables, steep roofs, and large windows, that its wall space requires. For ornamental purposes, delicate carvings in stone are used throughout. The whole e ffect is one of conservative Gothic splendor befitting an institution of such long standmg educational traditions. The faculty house is situateQ. along Twentieth Street and is connected with the College building at Olney Avenue, thus forming an " L." Between the walls of th1s "L" is the richly ornamented campus quadrangle displaying a rtistically arranged shrubs, flowers and shrines. The remaining sides of the quadrangle a re d rawn by McShain Hall and the massive high school buildmg with McCarthy StadiUm in the rear and the intramural helds beyond.


Tbeae atepa of the old 1240 Building hcrte borne the abufflinq feet of hundred& of La Salle qraduatea and c:ontinuea to be the atair路 way of learni.nq even today.




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Pnnc:ipal of La Salle D. STEPHEN c Sc:hool entral High


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TOP: BROTHER FEI.IX JOHN. Mathem a tics: BROTHER F. PAT-

BOTTOM: BROTHER F. FRANCIS. Social Studies: BROTHER F.

RICK. Mathematics; BROTHER E. ANTHONY. English; BROTHER G. JUSTIN. Physics and Algebra.

RAYMOND. Languages; BROTHER GODFRY JOHN, Physics; BROTHER GODFREY LEWIS. Librarian.

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fOP: BROTHER D. MICHAEL. Language&; BROTHER D. JOHN. Mathematics; BROTHER G. RAYMOND. Chemistry; BROTHER F. ALOYSIUS, Cbemiatry.

BOTrOM: BROTHER GABRIEL. Languages; BROTHER G. ANTHONY. Biology; BROTHER D. CASSIAN, English; BROTHER E. JOSEPH. Chemistry.


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TOP: BROTHER F. ROBERT. Mathematic:s; BROTHER F. JOSEPH. Biology; BROTHER D. STEPHEN. Language•; BROTHER DANIEL. History.

BOTTOM: BROTHER E. FRANCIS. Mathematics; BROTHER G. LEO. Language•: BROTHER D. ANSELM. History; BROTHER EADBERT. Bookstore.


BROTHER GODWIN PATRICK. Mecha nical Drawing; EMJLIAN. Engliah; BROTHER DOMINUS MICHAEL, BROTHER G. ROBERT. fjglish.

BOTTOM: BROTHER DAV1D LEWIS. Mathematics; BROTHER EDWARD PATRICK. Engl{sh; BROTHER EDILBERT PATRICK. Classical La nguag es: BROTHER FELICIAN JOHN. History.

MR. CHARLES O'BRIEN. Physical Education and Basketball Coach. MR. ROCCO DE LAURENTIS, Phyai路 cal Education and Art.

The faculty of 1240 North lNG: BROTHER DECLAN, SEATED: BROTHER




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Advice from an .expert. Mr. Cooke shows the "Blue and Gold'' staff a few pointers in planning a better and more distinctive yearbook-o yearbook such as this one (we hope).

1< thorough going over by the Sports Staff is given to the layout of every page in their division of the year. book. Sports Editor Eroley Wynn discusses the basket路 ball section with his staff.

''Maybe it would be better that way. but I think--." One of the familiar conferences between Brother F. f'ranci,., Moderator of the "Blue and Gold;' and Editor AI Exner.

Full steam ahead! We made it ! Making up for a late start, with feverish activity the "Blue and Gold" staff has produced one of the best yearbooks (we think) in La Salle's history. The "letter" theme-a s1mple one-is adhered to throughout. One of the most striking features of the book is its original layout and divider pages. To Brother F. Francis goes the lion's share of the credit: hrst, lor his time and interest; secondly, for his capable supervision of the various phases of publishing the compendium of our years at La Salle. When we g lance through the 1946 "Blue and Gold" in future years, we'll know it is the result of "sweat and fears" of the stall. The editors worked untiringly to produce an annual which will not only serve as a model for future Senior classes, but which w11l be a perpetual memento of happy school days at La Salle.


The e dito rs of the "Blue and Gold": S e ated, left to right - John Gillin. Editor-in-Chief Raymond Teller. AI Exner and John Boland; s tanding- Eroley Wynn, John Weglicki and Bemard Schreiber.

G ood pictures help make a good yearbook. Photogra phy Ed itor Bemard Schreiber and his stalf select some ol the better pies lor use in our Senior annual.

literary Reiss. and Morrissey-trying to beat the deadline. 2. Without the untiring asaistance of Miss Anne McCarthy ol Zamsky's Studios we would be greatly handicapped. 3. John Gillin and his business staff endeavor to keep us out ol the red mk.


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The "Wis" had a banner year. All efforts were concentrated on producing a paper livelier than and superior to other school papers. To reach this goal, the staff worked hard to compose "newsier" a rticles and more interesting feature mate rial. Improved layouts gave the "Wis" added attractiveness. Classes in journalism were conducted by Brother G. Robert, moderator, with attendance of underclass staff members compulsory. This assures talent for future issues. Likewise, systems were 1mproved and the office renovated to p rovide g reater efficiency in the "Wistenan's': publicatiOn. Editor-in -Chief John Boland and Sports Editor Charles Wynn did much of the lite rary work, formulated policy, and supervised the others' work. The result-good school journalism.

1. Brother G. Robert and the m e mb era of the Wia ataff cooking up new ideaa to beguile the gentle. unauspec:ting La Salle readers. 2. Editor-in-Chief John Boland c:hec:ka the layout with f1eming, Bukowski and Speitel. The layout plans aupply one of the m ore c:ontroveraial points of diacusaion each month. 3. The grime that goes with the glory. Lola of ha rd work oYer a typewriter is one phase of getting an edition ready for the publis he rs. 4. The "WIS EXCHANGE" il a reg ular fea ture in our library. Most of the Catholic: High Schools in Philadelphia cooperate in thia plan of letting eac:h other see what'a going on within their walls.


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STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council is constantly assuming gyeater importance as it gains experience from successful events it has sponsored. Dick Malley addresses the Council on student suggestions.

Our first year's experience with student government was highly satisfactory. The council was composed of thirty-four representatives. Each Senior class nominated two, while the underclasses chose one each. The Seniors elected Ross Crumlish, Richard Malley, and Charles Wynn as officers. Joseph Mackin was chosen to be an officer when President Ross Crumlish graduated at mid-year. Some of the more important issues discussed and dealt with were: The Thanksgiving Day Dance, the Senior Prom, the smoking question and preparations for the Malvern Retreat. TOP: The Senior representatives: Seated, P. Sundermann, J. HochstuhL R. Malley, R. Donnelly, C. Dinger; standing. W. Bailey, J. Mackin, W. Oschell. C. McElroy, R. Fisher. and C. Wynn. LEFT: Brother G. Paul presents Sundermann and Oschell with their student council insignia. RIGHT: Mackin and Malley give some underclall'amen a little sales talk.


A few of the parents interview Brother Lewis on the night of reckoning. Judging from the look on Brother's face, everything bas gone well-this quarter.

Good librarians are the result of practical ex perience. With this in mind Brother Godfrey Lewis sponsors annually a Library Aid Group. Students interested in library work act as assistant librari'&ls. Their work consists in cataloging and shelving books. checking them in and out, arranging for hobby displays, des1gning posters, and m general, making the library, a more attractive place in which to work, read, and relax.

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TOP: The den of learning packed with diligent seekers alter knowledge. LEn': La Salle welc~mes the Catholic librarians to a conJerence and a sociable afternoon. RIGHT: "Get acquainted:' The library aides stage an


A club you say? I'd ca ll it a factory. All other school activities could call on the Poster Club any time lor any job requiring advertising . The club often resorted to mass production techniques to !.ill orders. It always did fill them. A development out of the Poster Club was the Art Club. Its activtties are confined to oil painhng. Under Mr Rocco DeLaurentis路 capable dtrectton, boys with artistic talent can express themselves in color.

Originally a minor activity of the Poster Club, the Ceramic Club came into its own this year. A small electric kiln was purchased last year and work on the production of pottery and glazed porcelain began. Orders for the pins, ash trays, statues, etc., were so great that Brother G . Leo purchased a larger kiln As a result the boys of the club can become real artisans and make their hobby a lmancially paying one.

ABOVE: With the touch of a master. Mr. R. de Laurentia shows the eager student the way to achieve the deaired effect. BELOW: Some boys give promise of artistic developme nt.

ABOVE: The reward of long. patient efforts: Brother G. Leo removes the finished product from the kiln. BELOW: Finishing and polishing-just part of the work that goes into each object.


• • • One issue of the "Wis" carried a cartoon of a letter-wearing giant of the Checker and Chess Club. The physical figure of the giant really was symbolic of the mental stature of its members. Chess, especially, require!l great skill. The members of the club under Brother Ferdinand John's direction last year, and Brother David Lewis' this year, have proved themselves able checkerboard generals. The skill of John Gibbons and Eugene Mcl..oone is especially to be commended.

The late President Roosevelt occupies the chief place of honor among stamp collectors. Our own club, though not too large, nevertheless has been very achve in its meetings. To the uninitiated, how interest can be aroused in such a hobby defies explanation. The heated discussions and arguments over fine points is contagiOus Just attend a meeting under Brother Anselm's direction and you'll want to )Om the club that never seems satisfied with coilecting.

ABOVE: A tense moment in one of the chess match es. Brother David Lewis does a little kibitzing on the aide. BELOW: Brother Fe rdinand John expe rtly coach es a few prac tice games.

ABOVE: A few rare ones provoke the special attention of Brother Anselm and a few of his stamp addicts. BELOW: "What's new?"' Fl111t day issues are discussed at a w eolcly club mooting.


Extravagant claims, recriminations, namecallings, and shouting seem to mctrk heated discussions and debates. Such antics are indulged in onlY' by those who haven't had proper training in the conduct of debate and discussion. La Salle's Debating Society, under Brother G. Robert's inspirational direction, teaches its members clear thinking, library research, clear and forceful oral presentation. The season began in January, although numerous intra-club debates preceded league encounters. The question for the Catholic League debates this year is "International Police Force." Whether affirmative or negative, La Salle's Debating Society generally proves so convincing that it usually wins. Its record was four wins and one loss. LEfT: "Look what it says here. This'll wow 'em." Brother G. Robert checks some facts and figures. BELOW: "We of the negative maintain .. ," Gaffey airs his views with gusto.

''I'm sure the best man won. but I still think .. ," Kieser and Ward have a hearty handshake by the speaker's rostrum after the violent storms of debate have cleared away.

A fe w initial pre parations for the ensuing verbal fisticuffs. Brother Robert cheoks assignments with three members of the debating club, which, incidentally, survived the season with four wins and one loss.


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top: Brother Guy Le w ia leada cla11 4E in the beautiful linea of the "0 Salutaria" and "Tantum Ergo" in preparation for Fira t Fridaya. The achool aonq waa also thorouqhly rehearaed. LEFT. top: Brother Guy Lewis leada the Glee Club. a much more melodioua ensemble. in aong. Several re c:tals were given by the Glee Club during the ye ar on varioua o ccaaiona.

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" Muaic. maeatro, please, but don't drop the records." Oschell alipa O'Neill a boogie woogie for a Beethoven. Sundermann and Kenney have other ideaa about the music they like to hear. Brother Guy Lewis music appreciation tallca usually concentrate on endeavoring to teach La Salle 11tudents to understand and like the works of the great masters.

A fter hstemng to the shouting and cheering at pep ralites, football games, and m the school corndors, 11 1s dtfncult to believe that these same votces could be tramed , to render beauti fu l music Even the usually 'latest JIVe-lovers" w ere enthralled with the Glee Club's performances of classical four part selecllons. Loud applause, reqmring encores to sllll 11, attended lis every rendition. Brother Guy Lewts' success in presenting these recitals was phenomenal. It could be accomplished only through compulsory practice, pallent and pamstakmg efforts lor long hours, and a real interest on the part of the club members m good mus1c. No wonder everyone en JOyed the s~lections rendered at Thanksgivmg, Christmas. the Parent-Teachers Meetmgs and many other occasions. Mus1c does still the savage breast.


What will he be?-a concert artiat or a hot trumpeter?-only time and John Bythrow wiU be able to aJUwer that perplexing queation.

4 Some of La Salle'• excellent muaical ataff: Standing. Mr. Joaeph Breglia. Mr. Nelaon Ward. Seated, Mr. A. Buaeemi. Min Selma Guerra. Mr. G. Vitocollona. The ataU alao ineludea in ita pe, onnel: Mr. HeiU'J' Campowald. Mr. W. Richter. Mr. S. Siani, Mr. J, Serpentini, Mr. Maa· atrcmgolo, Mr. W. Gruner. Mr. J. Calabre... Mr. F. Stoll. and Dr. Jeno Donath.

Thia ia the group we hope to aee marching u p and down on the foerbaU field in the faiL Watch La Salle'• achool apirit grow with the band'a fiery playing.


One of our c.lloiats. John Clinton. a fter long boura of wearying practice. punctuated by not a few misplaced notea and diacoacertin9 fiata, PfOYeS our muaiciana' patience and aeal bear fruit. Their expert playing receiYea the plaudits of appreciatiYe audiences. Boya of hi9h achool age really haYe a forceful ur9e lor claaaical muaic. How elae explain the deaire of ao many to b elong to a symphony orchestra? ThHe boya like awing muaic in ita place but they loYe the claaaica.

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"When is La Salle going to have a band at its football games?" That question has been heard around La Salle for many years. At long last it appears that a band will be adding to the color and pep of the Fight gridiron games. , Few realize the tremendous problems to be faced in starting from -::~~l~~~ scratch to develop a mustcal organization of th1s kind. The " La Salle Mothers' C:ub" ha s undertaken to supply this need. It has pledgad its financia l support to make both a band and an orchestra a reality . As a result, Brother David appomted Brother Guy Le~s to set up a com1ยงg~~ plete musical program. With unflaggmg zeal and tr~mendous energy, ~ Brother G . Lewis contacted Dr. Jeno Donath and arrangements were made for having instru ctors, purchasing instruments, and arranging the school's curriculum to ht music lessons and practice sessions into it.

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The musical pro91am or9aniaera. Witho ut the untiring energy oJ Brother Guy Lewia and the long experience of Dr. Jeno Donath a band and orchestra at La Salle would be a mere dream instead of a certain reality.

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LEFT: "This line could stand changing."-Brother Patrick re· Yiews a script. The qyeal American public...-the judges of our hi1trionic efforts.

The audience• neYer see the stage crew worker• in person. but they do see the result• of their hard labor. Geiser and Wardock are busily engaged in getting the proper scenery ready for the Christma1 tableaux. There alway• ought to be a round of applause for the backbone of all play•.

The oul1tanding production of the Dramatic Society each year is the Senior Play. Thia play ha• alway• been of qyeat importance to the Senior Clau since it il the medium through which the "Blue and Gold" yearbook is financed. A1 underclaumen, the membere of 1946'• Senior Claea attended th..e playa. We reprint here an occasional scene from the1e production~ to help us remember an important part of our high 1chool daya. TOP LEFT: "She Stoop1 to Conquer" wa1 the colorful costume play of 1944. BOTTOM LEFT: The beard impron1 Daily's physiognomy. Brother Chri1topher ia an expert at make-up. TOP BIGHT: Reliqiou1 play• during the Church'• 1eaaona helped to qiYe u• the proper litur· qical 1pirit.-A familiar Pauion Play scene. BOTTOM RIGHT: A portion of the 1945 Senior Play-"A Slight Ca.. of Murder."


• In our four years here at La Salle, some of the memories that are most vivid revolve around the a uditorium a nd stage. La Salle's Dramatic Society always presented worthwhile p roductions. This year the club, a lthough with a new¡ moderator, Brother E. Pa trick, continued the line traditions . Most of the club's efforts are devoted to the produchon of the Senior Play. However, the club has found the time to perform several skits and one-act plays for student body assemblies, meetings of the Mothers' Club and for Parent-Teacher meetings. A stranger unfamiliar with the ways of La Solie could ne-rer detect that the picture below is a sce ne showing high school boys putting on a religious play. Bill McAuliffe makes a -rery holy-looking priest. The Kaufman twins a lways manage to get into the act. They made it confusing but amusing.

RIGHT: The Holy Family scene from the Christmas tableau. A riot of laughs in the one-act play, "U Men Played Carda as Women Do."


1. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at the shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes to c:Jose the early October retreat. 2. Confessions in the chapel with the priests of St. Vincent's Seminary hearing. 3. A full house for First Friday. Mass in the Brothers' Chapel. 4. La Salle boys receiving their God on the First Friday of the month. S. The Trinitarian Order as represented by Charles Devlin in the


annual religious orders paqeant. 6. Durinq •ocation week the Archconfratemity portrays the •arioua reliqioua orders. 7. The mominq Roaary in honor of Mary-a muat lor e•ery La Salle boy. 8. The Nativity acene in the Chapel at Chriatmaa time. 9. The Sanctuary Society. with Brother Michael a• moderator. aaaiata the prieata at their reliqioua functions.


Religious traming, being the foundation of true manhood a nd the grea test incentive to right living, forms a vital part in the school life of La Salle students. Christian Doctrine 1s taught daily in every class. There is a spmtual retreat at the opening of the schqol year as well as a closed retreat for the graduates at the end of the year. ' The Archconfratem1ty of the Divine Child is a religious organization, composed of La Salle students w hose purpose is to invoke God 's blessings on all Chrishan schools, to foster religious vocations, and in general to permeate among the students of the school an atmosphere of Cathohc1ty. Other religious enterprises sponsored by La Salle students are The Catholic Press Exhibit, the Vocational Exhibit, and the annual Religious Pageant. RIGHT: The Archconfra temity of the Dirine Child a.,.cialiaea in Catholic Action. It functlona in the form of a religioua diacuation gToup. Outatandinq membera are: Standing-Ward, Kieaer, cmd Gaffey; aeated- H. Jtaufman, Gillin. a nd Paul Jtaufman.


OPPOSITE PAGE. TOP: It wae a no ....l experi· enc:e to be making the Way of the Cro.. out in the open air at Mah•em. CENTER: The welcome lliqn at Mal•em. BOTTOM: The fiaq-raiainq ceremony after Ma.. brought home the famou. motto "For God and Country.. to the reueatante. GROUP: At the dose of the retreat a photo· graph was taken to help recall to mind what a aplendid group of fellowa we made the re· treat with. rather• Gibbons and Keogh gaYI inapiring talka which helped ue eo much.

~: Spiritual reading waa made in daaa during the October retreat. Schedule ie on board. IDGHT: At the cloee of the retreat the entire etudent body coneeeratee iteelJ to the Sacred Heart at the campua ehrine. Tba u alwaye an impree· eiYe ceremony,


Having seen some of the p ictures in this yearbook, you'll a g ree that they are of g ood quality. Many of them were produced b y the Photography Club under Brother Daniel's guidance. During the year the club has been broadened. Freshmen have been introduced to the fundamenta ls of photography. They have their own darkroom. A portrait studio has been constructed to g ive the advanced members training in this held. New equipment ha s been purchased to meet the picture demands of the " Wisterian" and "Blue and Gold." This is a p ractical club. UPPER LEF"l': A famous pair-Brother Daniel and his Speed-Graphic camera. LEFT: Some of Brother Dcmiel's young proteges busily at work cmd fixing tile photos but good. BIGHT: The latest addition to the club's facilitie.-a brandnew enlarger being made use of hy Paul Moser.

Mode l airplane factory. junior size. Brother F. John and hiA air-minded followers have thinqs o perating on a large scale in t h e ir d on in the Collogo Building and still plan many improvements.

Some members of the Aviation Club are well along the way to obtaining civilian pilot licenses. This they can do because the club, under Brother Felician John's direction, offers training in the theory of flight all the way d own to building models in its own constructed workshop. The club because of its activity has a great many members. It prepares them to keep abreast of the developments m the field o f aviation, thus adding to their education for a modern world.

UPPER: They tum out all kinds of planes in their workshop, even this jumbo version whose construction Brother John is supervising. LOWER: " Why. it does everything but fly." Club members examine a model of a cub d emonstrating control surfaces.


Horse and outdoor lovers satisfy the urge in them through the Riding Club. Brother F. Joseph's interest has resulted in an outlet for this sort of relaxation. A weekly meeting is held to make arrangements for the short Saturday ride. If a school holiday rolls around a long ride is planned. The club's stables are at Hillcrest Riding Academy near Beaver College. Although the club is small it is one of the best organized clubs in the school.

RIGHT: Shades of the Old West. W e have it from Joseph Radke that there's nothing better than a brisk eady morning ride. UPPER RIGHT: The club just ready to s tart off on a pleasant ride. LOWER RIGHT: Following the trail through forest and field.

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The manly art of self-defense has a place among the extra-curricular activities of La Salle. When Mr. Rocco DeLaurentis came to La Salle his enthusiasm for boxing caught some students and now there is a very active club for them. With new equipment and expert instruction the club members daily learn the finer points of this ruanly art. Intra-club bouts are planned and awards will be offered to qualified students. Put your guard up when you go along the cafeteria corridor-otherwise-bam!

ABOVE: Rocco instructs his earnest proteges in the fense. UPPER RIGHT: Leazn by doing. Moser and demonstration of a day's lesson in the school of RIGHT: The body bag gets a thorough bruising to arms and biceps.

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Fanuka and Pfaff co-captain

Coach. The excellent comeback the first lour games indiaggreasiveness that Bernie could into the Explorers this season. For the third successive season the gridmen operated from the "T" formation. the system he introduced to the Catholic League.

guard was the team's only repeat choice to All-Catholic team. Teamed with Tom Voigtsberger. they formed the best pair of guards in the circuit. This season marked the third year he was in the starting lineup.


a "5-wins and 4-losses" season

FOOTBALL RESULTS OPPONENT L.S. 20 ....... 0 North Catholic 26 7 St. James 19 West Catholic 6 19 0 Roman Catholic 0 52 St. John's 0 13 South Catholic 6 19 St. Joseph's Prep 0 20 St. Thomas More 6 24 Germantown

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1945 FOOTBALL TEAM: LEFT TO RIGHT. BACK ROW: Sorensen. man路 ager, O'Callaghan. Mos3r, Perret. Jacob, Gauker, McCoy. Malley. O'Donnell. manager. THIRD ROW: Nicholas. Sullivan. PfaH. Dough路 erty. Donohoe, Oschell. Daily. Buck. Mattia. Curley. SECOND ROW: Kane. Frantz, White路 aide. Bracken. McAneney, Vesey. Larkin. Voigtsberger, Sabia. FRONT ROW: McLaugh路 lin. Steelman, Bedeaem. Fanuka. McGeehan. Cupo. Gorman.

William PfaU. co-captain. Undoubtedly one of the finest offensive and defensive backs the league has seen in many seasons. Even though a pre-season injury seemed destined to handicap his play. Bill recovered and was again one of the team's mainstays.


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La Salle 0, North Catholic 20 At the Yellowjacket Stadium, by a combination of breaks and an alert defense, La Salle countered on even terms the monstrous North Catholic eleven for the first half. However, on the first play after the halftime intermission, ldzi.k carried the ball around end for 65 yards and the first touchdown. this the Falcons, led by him Willis, gained almost produced 13 inore Salle's offense was stifled by the strong

La Salle 7, St. James 26 On October 27, with Joe Ward passing to his two sensational ends, Devonshire and Desmond, and sparking the running attack, the Bulldogs compiled a 13-0 halftime advantage. The two teams rolled up twenty points in the final period, thirteen for St. James and seven for La Salle. The first touchdown of the season for the Explorers w.as a 60-yard pass play from Steelman to Vesey.

La Salle 6, West Catholic 19 Despite the muddy field, both teams scored the hrst time they got the ball, Bagnell for West and Sabia, who played a great offensive and defensive game, on a pass for La Salle. The Burrs wen t ahead with tallies in the second and third quarters despite fierce opposihon from Voigtsberger and Fa n uka . The Explorers, with Whiteside's flat passes pred ominating, marched 80 yards at the end of the game only to be denied a touchdown by inches.


improvement in rousing finish La Salle 0. Roman Catholic 19 Our fourth straight setback, to the league's ranking teams, came at the hands of a vigorous Roman Catholic club. A faulty deflection of a pass and Ladner's touchdown on another pass play, put Roman ahead 13-0 at the midpoint. The feature play of the day was speedy Frank Brill's 39-yard scoring jaunt in th<:! last period. Roman's play that day indicated that it would be a very close runner-up in the Catholic League sta ndings lor top honors.

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La Salle 52. St. John's 0 A tribute to the real scoring capacities of the "T" formation was given in La Salle's record-breaking rout of St. John's. The entire squad played as the Manayunkers tned fuhly to stop them from scoring once in the first period. three times in the second, three more in the third and once in the fourth. Leading the parade wa ; George Jacobs as subfullback w ho crossed th1J goal line twice.

La Salle 13. South Catholio&O: Favored South Catholic was bowfe<:J. er in sixth game, lor our second win We got going against the hard-hithng Pirates in the second quarter when Whiteside sneaked over from the two-yard line. D1ck Malley added the final six by racing 40 yards through their center and secondary. The story of the game is told eloquently in our 17-2 first-down advantage over the ollenseless South Catholic. JOSEPH STEELMAN, QUARTERBACK


Traditional enemies bow to Explorers La Salle 19, St. Joseph's Prep 6 Despite a continuous downpour, Finnesey Field pplied the most appreciated decision of the year. It 111 u ..... , ... ._ .... the second consecutive year that La Salle has •fln'IArn-=•,., the Prep in their ancient rivalry. Big Bill Pfaff the most outstanding player on the field as he and plunged brilliantly. He also scored the of three touchdowns. Tom Gilson kept the Hawklets in the game with his !ine broken-field running, but when Whiteside flipped to Sabia and Kane for touchdowns it made little difference. The thriller was an un'•ii'll~....:canny tackle by Don Larkin of Gilson in the shadow of the goal post after he had returned a kickoff from eep in his own territory. La Salle 20. St. Thomas More 0 You can substitute Jim Bracken for La Salle in the lor he put on the best individual performance league witnessed all season and scored all 20 points. Runs of 70, 65 and 77 yards featured the touchdowns while he kicked the two conversions for the remaining two points. The Bears weren't much trouble although they advanced to our 10 twice. La Salle 24. Germantown 6 Thanksgiving Day inaugurated a holida.y rivalry with our Public League neighbor. Far superior to the foe, La Salle scored the first two times they were in possession, with Murt Nicholas in the fore. Bracken added insult to injury with the unknown in schoolboy football, a field goal from 10 yards out. We scored again in the third period, then Germantown uncovered a fine runner in Bill Franck, who, in the fourth period, intercepted Cupo's pass and romped 60 yards unchallenged.

halfback: George Jacob. fullback. Larkin. ce r.ter: Bill Daily. tackle. RIGHT: Bill Oschell, tackle; Bill Frantz, tackle. Ten of the starting lineup will be lost through June graduation. Frantz has been elected captain of next year's team. A difficult job lies ahead of the coach to develop a whole new team.


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The top three shots indicate the type of action which was characteristic of the 22-game schedule. furious and high-scoring for the most part. Hustling after the ball at all times explains why the basketball team arose from a fair ball club to an outstanding one: the Catholic League Champions.

Catholic League and

Coach Obie O'Brien dishing out some of the instructions which both taught and criticized. It was advice such as this that enabled the team, under his tutelage. to capture its first Eastern States Catholic interscholastic tournament title at Newport. R. I.


Citi-'Basketball Crowns

VARSITY BASKETBALL SCHEDULE L. s. L. s. 48 54 28 37 37 28 60 51

OPP. OPP. Germantown Acad. 10 Gratz . . . . 22 Bartram . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Olney ... ... . .... . . 21 Central . . . . . • . . . . . . 15 Northeast . . . . . . . . 31 Holy Spirit 23 Holy Spirit 26 CATHOUC LEAGUE 38 35 St. James ... 21 43 West Catholic 36 South Catholic 44 35 North Catholic 36 41 St. Thomas More .. 20 24 St. Joseph's 22 29 Roman Catholic 32 34 St. James .. 30 46 South Catholic . . . . . 43 40 North Catholic . . . . . 28 40 St. Thomas More . . . 28 32 St. Joseph's 31 46 West Catholic . . 37 29 Roman Catholic . . . 50

CHARLES DONNELLY, GUARD

PLAYOFFS 28 Semi-finals: La Salle 44 Roman Catholic 30 Finals: La Salle . 36 South Catholic CITY CHAMPIONSHIP La Salle . . . . . . . . . . 33 Southern . . . . . . . . .. 23 E. S. K. I. T. TOURNAMENT 28 La Salle . ...... ..... 45 La Salle (Cumb.) 32 39 La Salle (N. Y.) La Salle . . . • . . . . . 20 . . . . . . . . .. 33 Regis .. La Salle

JACK BERNHARDT, GUARD

JOHN GRAUER. CENTER

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The jubilant team hoisted Obie to the top ranks of scholastic coaches.

Catholic League Champs S. Cath. 30 La Salle 33

Ryan, Evening Bulletin Sports Writer. presents the new 14-inch "'Bulletin" cup to Captain Jack Kane for the City Champa.

The City title came to La Salle as a result of three hard-won victories. Although finishing behind both Roman and South in the regular season, La Salle vaulted over both these teams by winning in the Shaughnessys, and then beat 路Southern for the top honor. The Cahilli tes were an easy mark in the opener, 44-28, but it took fine playing to beat the Pirates and the Rams. Weglicki's great defensive work on Foust and Brown, and Sundermann's on Furey and Silvers were the key 路to wins, 36-30 and 33-23, respectively. LEFT' The Explorers' fight 'fl(aa more

BELOW: Grab: got the ball. but La Salle

than equal to Foust's height. BELOW: "''ve got to get it," thinks Mitchell of South, but Phelan reached it fir1t.


Kane presents with watch at banquet given by Mr. Glen Rob ertson (center) alter Atlantic City qame.

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City Champs La Salle 36 Southern 23 Three seconds to goPhelan, outreaching Gillespie. scores on the Prep.

"Hail to the City Champsi" Brother David holds the ball used in the South路 ern game at the Victory Rally next day.

The season was opened with lopsided routs of Germantown Academy and Simon Gratz. 48-10 and 54-23. After a terrific battle, the Explorers snapped John Bartram's home floor streak of four years, 28-26. Weglicki set the pace m a rally to victory. Two more easy wins followed. Olney and Central both claimed s t r o n g teams, but the final scores were 37-21 and 37-15. Northeast stepped into the picture to upset the La Salle streak, 31-28, despite a sixpoint rally in the last two minutes. Holy Spirit was the last preleague victim, 60-23. LEFT: No gain for Donnelly. but Weg路 licki gets the ball. BELOW: The effects of a hard game aqainst West shows on Weqlicki. t


Catholic League Season Continuing their jinx," the St. James Bulldogs overcame a 20-11 lead and beat the Explorers out, 38-25. West Catholic was easy for our first league win, 43-21. A capacity crowd at South saw La Salle lose, 44-36, despite Phelan's 14 Coleman's long stab with seven seconds left was the margin of victory as North won, 36-35. Now in seventh place, Obie's boys began a drive which netted 8 wins in 10 games and a playoff berth. St. Thomas was fast, 41-20. An upset over the Prep, 24-22, provided the outstanding defensive game of the year. Roman temporarily checked La Salle's drive, 32-29. Starting the second half of the season, St. James was defeated 3'4-30 by virtue of 14 straight points in the second half ~ real upset occurred when South lost, 46 43. Weglicki scored 16 and tapped in the winning points. Sullivan and Coleman were helpless under Sundermann and Phelan as North was slaughtered, 40-28. A non-league game saw Hoi~ Spirit downed, 51-26. Weak St. Thomas was a tune-up for an all-important contest with the Prep, 49-28. The Hawklets lost, 32-31, on Weglicki's stab wtth a half-minute left. A playoff berth was clinched against West, 46-37. Although Bagnell had 13, Weg tallied 16 and Kane 13. Roman surprised in the last game, 50-29. In post-season games, the Explorers won the Eastern States Catholic Interscholastic Tournament title at Newport, R I

Success of basketball teams

The final ejaculations are uttered before the whistle or tapoff in the customary "pile-up" manner. We defy you to identify accurately anyone in this heap.

Jay Vees snare 18 out of 21 LEFT: Junior Varsity Basketball Squad - Kane. Connell, Colebridge, Schehl. French. Wissman, Woods. Covello. Carr. BELOW: South Catholic's J. V. team takes a drubbing as Wissman sinks another. Unlike the opponent's varsity, South was no match for the smooth J. V.'s.

Only two losses to North Catholic, the junior circuit champions, and St. Joseph's prep, marred the record Proof of the club's talent is found in the fact that stars such as Donnelly, Wtssman, Connell, Jacob, Cupo and ptvot-man Grauer, all moved up to the varsity as the season progressed. The play of Robb and Covello showed more than just mere promise. The quintet failed to lose any of the extra-league encounters, racking up victories over Germantown Academy, Gratz, Olney, Central. Bartram, Northeast and two over Holy Spirit.


makes game most popular sport at La Salle

The tabulation crew enjoyed one of ita busiest seasons as high school scoring reached an all-time high. La Salle contributed 062 points in 22 games. Bob McCarron faithfully recorded points.

Averaging 39 points per contest, things were pretty busy in this spot. La Salle's fast team went well over the quota per game in this engagement with Weal Catholic on our home courl

Two championships in a row for Frosh R I G H"T : Championship Freshman Team-Driscoll, Palo, Barry. Flynn, McLaughlin, Checcia. Coach Mlodzianowsk.i, M o r t o n , O'Neill, Sullivan, Logue, Jones. Whinney. BELOW: Driving in for a shot, fastmoving Ed Flynn was the spark plug of the team

The Freshman basketeers of 1946 compiled on enviable record of 18 wms and 4 losses. Only West, North Catholic, St. Thomas and Salesianum beat them and the latter two by one-point margins. The climax of the season was the decisive win over West Catholic at Convention Hall, 35 to 24, whereby the White Trophy was retained for another year and each player received a certificate and a sweater as an award. La Salle's prospects in basketball for the next few years continue to be very bright in view of this freshman record.


La Salle mermen again runner-up to NorthJAME S McLAUGHIJN. coach. After a brilliant swimming record at North Catholic as a breast-stroker. Jim came to La Salle Col路 lege and took over the reins of the high school swimming team.

WILL I AM McCRACKEN. coach. Along with McLaughlin, Bill. also a 1North Catholic grad. formed a pair of coaches that enabled La Salle to produce the most successful swimming team ever.

La Salle's Swimming Team: TOP: Morenthaler. Walsh. Sheridan. Baer. Sharp. MIDDLE: Speitel. Bolsover. Wuest. Maher. Botto, Byron. FRONT: Foster. Pirhalla, Burke, Griffin, McKinney. Ga rYey.

BROTHER G. PATRICK. Moderator. Similar to the coaches. Brother. too. was a novice in this position. but the difficult task was handled quito capably.

In winning ten of twelve meets, Coaches McLaughlin and McCracken displayed fine coaching ability in their first season at the helm. After dropping the initial meet to North, the defending champion, La Salle won ten straight only to lose the title in the final event of the return meet with the champions, North Catholic. However. in the annual championships, La Salle's team ruled the nearest league opponent by a 10-point superiority. The highlight of the meet was the new record set in the 50yard freestyle by Bob Reagan. Co-captain Frank Griffin. the league's champion backstroker. was the team's only undefeated performer.

ROBERT REGAN. Honors were numerous for this huge froestyler. Besides being the team's high scorer, Bob was the league and city champion in his event.

JOSEPH BURKE. co-captain. Climaxing a four-year career on the team, Joe. a distance freestylist, and Frank Griffin, captained the second-place mermen.

y RIGHT: The freestyle relay team of Burke, Griffin GarYey.and McKinney was the fastest ever to repre10nt La Salle. They were beaten this season only one-by the West Catholic quartet.


Regan still unbeaten

RIGHT: Charlo. GarTey, diYer and breaatatroke. The Yeraatile Chuck was aecond to Regan in team scoring and ranked aecond and lour1h in league and city competition re apectiYely.

ABOVE LEFT: Co-captain& Burke and GriJtin pause prior to making a big splash. Their exploits in league competition helped to make the new coachea' job a iairly simple one. LEFT: The medley relay trio of Foater. breaststroke; Pirhalla, backstroke. and Botto, freeatyler. limber up lor championahip competition.

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LEFT: Pooling around after a atrenuou. workout helpa to make the training grind difficult. Foater, Pirballa. and Botto smile aa though they were maatera of the aitu· a lion.


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Among the most popular minor sports at La Salle this year was bowling. Brother E. Francis' keglers were agam providing keen competition in the Catholic League as well as staging intra-club matches among its members. In the ten matches comprising the season La Salle's pinmen chalked up many victories. North Catholic was the league champ, with La Salle very close, having won three, tied four, and lost three. In the Philadelphia city tournament sponsored by the Philadelphia Record. La Salle's first team scored 2592 pins to earn the tournament title. and a three-day • trip to Buffalo to witness the American. Bowling ConLEFT: Butler's ready, while Rogen u.ea the resin tow el to get his fingers ready for a heCIYe, CENTER: }. McMahon. with a look of determination. leta the ball fly. RIGHT: Not such a good shot.


Riflemen shoot towards crown Shooting on our own sell-constructed range lor the first time in the history of La Salle, the Little Explorers' 1946 Rifle Team, under the skillful direction of Brother F. Joseph, earned an enviable reputation. Led by such marksmen as H. Hettel, W. Scanlan, and G. Reiss, and sharpshooters F. Haley, J. Lombardi and L. Graziani, La Salle look a top position in the Southeastern Pennsylvania Interscholastic Rille Association which now comprises eight schools. The purchasing of several new guns and much valuable equipment by Brother Joseph strengthened La Salle in its drive for the title. Many individual medals were won during the course of the season by members of the squad. Coached by the older members and Brother Joseph, underclassmen of the Rifle Club have been receiving excellent instruction and many are on the way to becoming future team stars and marksmen. In the Fleck Tournament, held at Jenkintown, La Salle's two-man team of Scanlan and Napoli won top honors and valuable prizes against 20 teams. BIGHT: Tabulating acorea agai.nat defending champion, South Catholic, cne Brother Joseph and Fred Haley. BELOW: Examining target• following a practice match are: Hepp, Graziani, Regal. and Napoli. BELOW BIGHT: On the firing line are Senior marksmen: Bei81. Haley! Hettel. and Scanlan. Excellent equj pment explain• the unuaual aucceae of the Rifle Team in .Jeaque competition.

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Thia locker room acene ae ema to burat with confide nce aa the Explor• era dreaa for the all-important North Catholic game. from whom they aeek to wreat the title.

Starting its second season of baseball compehhon. fmishing in second place its first year m the Catholic League. La Salle resumed diamond contacts with championship aspirations. The outfit under the direchon of Manager Bill Magarity, in h1s first season as pilot. produced an admirable record .

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Magarity takes over baseball post The moundsmen were"Co vello. ReaÂŁan, Owisiany and Phelan. Led by Weglicki a t first base. La Salle had one of the finest infields in the loop with Donohoe at second, Cupo at short, and R. Smith at third. The outfield was comprised of Torrence, Molnar and Kane. Bill Pfaff, the leading h11ter. was catcher, with Devine substituting. RIGHT: Rounding third en route to home plate is Bill Pfaff on one of hia frequent hom e runa. LEFT CENI'ER: Pitchers Whiteside. Covello. and Wynn looaening up. RIGHT CENTER: The infield trio of Donohoe, Gre ch, and Weglicki during pepper practice. LEFl' BOTTOM: Patroling the outfield are: Devine. Phelan. and Molnar. RIGHT BOTTOM: Preparing for a batting drill: Donohoe. Phelan, Molnar. Weglicki, Pfaff. Whiteside. Covello. Devine. and Wynn.


Table Tennis With the movement toward more indoor s ports gaining momentum, La Salle added table tennis to its long list of extra-curricular a ctivities. At the request of quite a large number o f students interested in the game, Brother E Anthony set about orgamzing the club in December. Because of a lack of equipment and space, the club did not begin to function until late in January. Brother Daniel graciously offered his capable assistance in seeing to it that all the boys who wished to play had the opportunity to do so. Munay, Smith. Pez:zillo. Connell, foster, Donnelly. and O 'Connor

ABOVE: Demo~trating the art ol ping ponq in an intraclub match are Moser and King. The indoor aport attracted a considerable number ol members in ita first year here. RIGHT: Tennis team linea up prior to the St. Joseph's match.

Tennis Returning to the courts alter capturing second place the previous Sprmg. the tennis team was well-stocked w 1th seasoned players. Dennis O 'Connor and AI Pezzillo, who turned m such stellar performances last year. were the No. I and No. 2 men of the team . Joe Foster, another "L" winne r, again displayed his prowess on the courts With Bud Donnelly, John Connell and Jim Smith, all returnees with match experience, it was e xpected that La Salle would dethrone last year's champions. St. Joseph's Prep.

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Crewmen again among schoolboy best with

ABOVE: The ancient an, famous Vesper Boat Club from which La Salle has been rowing. It is the beat equipped and boaata the moat ideal quarters of any c:lub on the .. Row:路

BELOW: Direct:ng the oarsmen for Charlie Mcnvaine. garbed in the jumper he wore in Olympic: competition. instructed the boys with the knowledge that enabled him to be one of America路a outstanding oarsmen.

ABOVE: The entire crew gathers on the slip alter a strenuoua practice in the hot Spring sun. Their efforts were not in vain for La Salle was again an outstanding schoolboy crew.

ABOVE: In the bow of the doublea is Paul Sundermann. who hopea to be a national champ this year. BELOW: Some of the foremost sweep-oarsme n in the city are numbered among this group of Explorers.


Coaches Kelly and Mcilvaine

ABOVE: Celebrating alter a victory over the University of Pennsylvania in the Fall. the squad jokingly tosses Pettinato into the Schuylkill from the end of the slip.

ABOVE: The La Salle eiqht paces the large field of schools rowinq in the Stotesbury Cup Regatta. BELOW: Early conditioning began with long workouts on the indoor machines.

INSERT: Briefing the crew for the National Schoolboy Championships is Coach John B. Kelly. world's champion single sculler. Hia qreat interest accounts in moat part for the crew's showing.

ABOVE: Coach Jack Kelly embarks in a launch in order to supervise practice on the river. It was through the effor1s of Mr. Kelly that the Schuylkill w路ta kept,free of mud for rowinq.

For the second year La Salle rowed from Vesper Boat Club with another top-notch crew With excellent coachmg by Charhe Mcilvaine and jack Kelly, both Olympic champtons. the La Salle oar-benders set out to exceed last year's enviable record of wins. W ith the hrst fall prachce in the history of schoolboy row ing in this ctty, half of last year's crew returned Because of Mr. Glenn Robertson's generostty, the school obtamed eight rowing machines The crews began using these after the Christmas hohdays. Wtth the commg of Spring, the SchuylkiJJ River resounded w i th the oarsmen's shouts. The grind was JUStified by the wins.


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Awa rds are made to the football champs, 4A, by Brother David. principal. The banner and e mblems are being received by Frank Griffin. while Brother E. Francia. who waa again in charge of intramurala, smiles.


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JAMES BRACKEN 1504 S. 30th St. St. Gabriel Archconlraternity l; Intramurals 1-2-3-4: Basketball champs I; Basketball I; Football 2-3-4; Varsity " L" Football 3-4; R1dmg Club 4. Class Olhcer 2-3-4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Senior Prom Committee 4. Well known wherever he goes ... one of the classiest kickers in the C a tho I i c League . . . rarely without his "L's" . . ruddy complexion .. . hectic couqh.

I wonder how our parents felt the night of the first parent-teacher

meeting they attended. A lot of resolutions must have been made for Johnnie. Here the Student Council officers are waiting to address our parents.

H. GLENN BENNETT 1927 65th Ave. St. Benedict Blue and Gold 4; lntramurals 1-2-3-4; Cheerleader 1-23-4; Scholastic "L" 3. A willing hand in school activities .• . . does well in school work . . . a midyear grad-one step ahead of the draft ... well known around school as a charter member of the "rah rah" boys murders his English .

JOHN BERGIN 3316 Ainslie St. St. Bridget lntramurals 1-2-3; Aviation Club I; Cross country 2: Crew 3-4; Varsity "L" Crew 3-4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Senior Prom Committee 4. Dark moptop . . . lives in dance halls ... dribbler !rom Vesper B. C.'s basketball team ... gets his suntan via Ocean City . . . never with his "L"

JOHN BOLAND 6139 N. Lawrence St. St. Helena Blue and Gold 4; Wisterian 1-2-3-4; Editor-in-Chief 4; Intramurals 1-2-3-4; So It b a II champs 3; Scholastic "L" I. Always looks inconspicuous . . . constantly wears a pessimistic look . . . never misses a La Salle football game ... on "A" student .. . has a word lor everybody . . . short pants . . . nervous motions . . . litterateur.

WALTER BOEHM 219 W. Chew St. St. Helena Intromurols 2-3-4; Bawling Club 1-2-3-4; Bowling Team 3; Scholastic "L" 3. Famous wavy hair .. neat dresser ... a budding social demon . . . says little but does well in class ... one of La Salle's stal wart worriQ{s of bowling alley lome ... unobtrusive.

JOHN BISHOP 159 W. Tulpehoc:ken St. St. Madeline Sophie lntramurals 1-2-3-4 Sheiky dresser . .. uses a lot of his spare time traveling through booltland ..• always appears quiet and unassuming . . short . . blond . . . a very mce fellow to know . . . has promise of a Government job, either in the Army or the Navy . . . tenacious arguer . . . vitally interested in social problems.


JAMES BROWN 125 Brown Road St. Theresa lntramurols 1-2-3-4; football champs 2-3; Softball 3; Scholastic "L" 1. Likes to make noise . . . would eat live gold hsh just to get a Iough ... talks long and loudly ... likes the court sport .. has long acquaintance with gold cards . . . slick hair . • . dimpled smile . . . long and leon.

JOSEPH BURKE 5206 N. Broad St. Holy Child lntramurals 1-2-3-4; football chomps 2-3; Softball 3; Swimming 1-2-3-4; Crew 3-4; Varsity ''L'' Swimming 1-23-4; Aviation Club I; Class Ollie~ 2.

Second freshman in history of school to get a Varsity letter . . . offhand manner . . . irrepressible talker . . . always ready to do something to make an occaSIOn worth remembering .

RICHARD BUNKER 7868 Providence Road St. Raymond Intramurals 1-2-3; Track champs 2; Rifle Club 2; Rifle Team 2; Riding Club 2; Library Staff 2; Aviation Club l-4; Bowling Club 2. Can always be found trymg to whoop it up on some street corner ... frank Sinatra build .. very quiet in class . . . friend extraordinary.

WILLIAM BURNS 5625 McMahon Street Immaculate Conception, Gtn. Archconlraternity 1; Intramurals 1-2-3-4; Basketball champs 2; Softball 2; Ceramic Club 3; Track 1; Cross country 2 Bounces 'em off the backboards into the basket for Immaculate . . . confirmed Intramural habit ... a swell fellow to go to an American Leg1on Convention with . . . can put a clown show on extemporaneously.

RICHARD BUCK 6124 N. Marahall St. St. Helena lntromurals 2-3; Football 2-3-4; Basketball 4. The boy with the big, broad smile ... Fancies himself a dog trainer de luxe . .. offers advice to the lovelorn for a slight fee ... aspires to the lofty pinnacles of higher education . . . blurts out answers . . . opens his mouth . .. puts his foot in it.

DONALD BURKE 3553 N. 21st St. Our Lady of the Holy Souls lntramurals 1-2-3-4; Football champs 2-3; Football 2; Class Officer 4. Husky build ... lull o' fun . .. really puts his soul in it when he laughs . . . learsome guard on intramural football teams . . . t!veotens to be an exhibition skater . . . uncontrollable hair.

II you sharpen your eyes you will see that Brother Stephen does not succeed in holding everybody's attention. But I guess

the good Brother can't do everything. German is a tough subject.


JOSEPH CAMPBELL 7542 Park Avenue, Pennsauken St. Peter, Merchant-rille lntramurals I -2-3-4, Basketboll champs 2; Scholastic "L" 1-2 Typical refugee from "1240" ... known in the best circles as "Big Joe" ... has on easy gnn . . is on good terms wtth everybody . . . a rabid supporter of intramurals . conscientious student some good does come from Jersey.

JOSEPH BYRNE 2520 Ashford St. St. Clement South Catholic High School 1-2. Emigrated from S o u t h Catholic to L S . ... conservative . . . soft-spoken . . . diligent student ... loves to have Brother give us math problems, especially the answers ... fondly anticipates going to college and majoring in " lunch" . . . perfect gentleman extremely neat.

JOHN CALLAN 3441 Friendship St. St. Matthew lntramurals 1-2-3-4; Crew Manager 3-4; Va rsity • L" Crew 4; Bowling Club 2. Gay personality . . . "a friend to man" . . . abbre vi ated s tature ... good swimmer ... claims he's national outdoor tiddle-de-wink champion ... feels it's a personal duty to be the school goodhumor man . . . loud voice

THEODORE CANIG UA 335 Morris Avenue. W ayne St. Katherine Crew 3-4; Varsity "L" Crew 3-4. The "voice" of the Schuylkill . . lightweight dynamo ... sees a good bit of America commuting every day ... always greets school activities with a storm of spirited comments . . . forever in the height of fashion . dtminuhve . . . con dish it out

JOSEPH CANNON 5113 N. Broad St. Holy Child lntramurals 1-2-3-4; Crew 4, Rille Club 2; Riding Club

3 This must have been a posed one because not even Brother E. Francia could hold that much attention- not that La Salle boys don' t pay attention. Occasionally there are distractions that are unavoidable.

Frequents all the local hangouts ... has been seen on many occasions tnpping the light fantastic . . reserved exterior conceals rugged personality . . has done ' a little boxing here and there . scheming business man . . . o bit lethargic in actions.

ARTHUR CARROLL 7365 N. 21st St. St. Athanasius Started at La Salle in 1940 . took time out to fight a war . . shows how G. I s really want an education .. hnishing up his high schooling on a successful note ... quiet and serious . . per¡ feet attention ... towers tall and lean . . . cooperative a nd helpful.


WILLIAM CHASE 2018 Conlyn St. Immaculate Conception lntramurals 1-2-3-4; Track champs 2. Is noted about the campus for his "pegs" . . . very tall and equally quiet . . specializes in the broad and high jump ... is a voracious eater during cafeteria time no time for tal king when he can eat . . . tolerates studies, but does all right.

''How did you like the show ye.rday?" " I wonder what Brother James will say to me." "I think I had better reform:路 It's too bad they don't have a camera that could g et a full view of the long late line as it stretches down the steps.

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FRANK A. CECH 55 Christian St. St. Stanislaus Intramurals 1-2-3-4. Intramural Basketball chomps 2; Cross country 4; Football 3-4; Varsity "L" Football 4; Class Ofhcer I; Scholastic "L 2. "Ofhcial Class Jester" has developed his own peculiar brand of humor is a disc1ple of Danny Kaye sings the praises of noodles something good and rough, from South Philly.

THOMAS CEBMACK 1624 S. 28th St. St. Gabriel lntramurols 1-2-3-4. ''The Wild Man of 40" ... never stopped loving 1240 incessant gum-chewer 'painted" smile forever haunts his lips . . . dimpled persistently argues . . . Is he ever wrong? . . convinced South Philly is topnotch section to live in.

JOSEPH COLLINS 883 Marcella Stree t St. Martin of Tours Blue and Gold 4; lntramurals 1-2-3-4; Softball champs 2; Glee Club 4; Senior Prom Committee 4, Senior Play 4. One of Whelan's best "customers" ... a pilgrim to Holy Child on Friday nights ... a thespian of some distinction . . . can take life serio~sl y . . . attends all forums and conferences.

JOHN CONNELL 6955 Forrest Ave. St. Atbancuius lntramurals 1-2-3-4; Cross country chomps 4; Cross country 4; Tennis 3-4; Varsity " L" Tennis 4; Bowling Club 1-3-4; Senior Prom Committee

4. Has an engaging personality. . . plays basketball for Erlen A. C .... another Holy Child devot ee .. . easy-going . . . great pal to all .

MERLE CHARLTON 177 E. Walnut Lane St. Vincent de Paul Blue and Gold 4; Poster Club 1-2-3-4, President 3-4; Ceramic Club 3. One of the better dressers of La Salle ... ardent school supporter ... likes to trip the light fantastic . . . enjoys studying . . . is quite handy with a pencil and can sketch almost anything ... talks in hts and starts . . . good as we ll as practical suggestions.


JAMES CONNOR 6900 Chew St. Holy Croaa Blue and Gold 4; Intramurals l-2-3-4; Table Tennis 4; Rifle Club 1-2-3; Poster Club 2-3-4; Aviation Club 1-2-4; Ceramic Club 3; Archconfraternity 4; Glee Club 4. Chemistry and Physics fiend ... "Crash" sings lustily between classes . .. thinks of nothing save planes, cars, and boats ... doodles "Joey" in his books ... untiring cooperator . . . never without his briefcase full of books.

GEORGE COZZA 1210 Emily St. Epiphany lntramurals 1-2-3-4; Bowling C lub 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Class Officer 3. Imported from South Philly . . . medium build . . . dark and suave . . . inquisitive . . . works like mad with school work ... can always be seen at La Salle basketball games . . . loud voice . . . never embarrassed . . very friendly and sociable.

JAMES CRANE 1916 65th Ave. St. Benedict lnlramurals 2-3-4. Strong, silent type .. . is a staunch fan of the co-educational system . . . a football liend ... advocates dancing for exercise . . . a Joyal upholder of La Salle's activities . . . the smaller half of the Crane-Schoepe combination . . . "School is the place for catching up on sleep" .. . he really does . . . co r r i d o r haunter between classes.

WILLIAM CREGAN 329 W. Logan St. St. Francia of A11isi lntramurals 1-2-3-4; Football champs 2-3; Softball 3; Senior Prom Committee 4. Has a vivid imagination ... neat dresser ... a patron of jive . . . versatile athlete in the intramural circuit . . . "What's gum for if you can't chew it in school?" , . loves his books-in his locker .. , head scratcher when stumped.

Our parenta do meet our teachera. [ bet they h<n'e a lot to aay to each other. Brother Michael and Mra. Dreiling seem to be cooking up something. la that actually a smile on young Dre lling'a face?

ROSS CRUMUSH 613 E. Phil-Ellena St. Little Flower lntramurals 1-2-3-4; Basketball I; Class Officer 3; President Student Council 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Senior Prom Committee, Chairman 4. Smooth dresser ... the p"sonality kid ... likes the social life . . . plays a good game of golf ... off-hand remarks . . . capable leader . attractive appearance . . . sense of humor.

JOHN CUBnN 137 Walnut St. Immaculate Conception Archconfratemity I, Intramurals 1-2-3; Sanctuary Society l. Very well liked and equally well built ... another fugitive from "1240" . . . sharp dresser ... an ace basketeer with the local boys . full of fun .. easy to live with . . athlete of no mean prowess . . . finally discovered what school is for . . . making up fer lost time.


5027 Morris St. St. Francis of Aasisi Intramurols 3; Track 3; Crew 4; Debating Club 3; Senior Ploy 4; Senior Prom Committee 4. Class clown by popular acclaim . . . another immi' grant from 1240 .. one ol our leather-lunged coxswains . .. I'll get by (just about) il shoved ... gum-chewer ... little "big deal."

WILLIAM DAILY 801 Mason Ave.,

St. Andrew the Apostle lntramurols 1-2-3-4. Football champs 1-2; Football 3-4; Varsity "L" Football 4; Dramatic Club 4, Avtation Club 1, Latin Club 2; Glee Club 4; Closs Officer 1-2. Dashing athlete . . collects mementos for hts lamou~ wallet wants to wnte Joke book class wll (?) • . . hardheaded arguer

CARMEN D'AMARIO 2753 Earp St. King of Peace Orchestra 4; Swing bond 4. Plenty ol initiative . . . is last on the pickup . . smooth and polished manners . . . one of our leading musicians . . . easy to know . . . do things my way ... books are a necessary evil . . . school is too . . . anxious to help out those m need.

Remember those famous words of Brother Aloysius when you invented a new compound? "No such thing." How about those sulphur experiments? What odor seem ed to float so beguilingly over the school corridors?

JAMES DEVINE 199 Carlisle Road, Audubon. N. J. St. Rose of Lima

Intramurals 1-2-3-4; Baseboll 3-4. Likes sports . . . specialty baseball . . lull of pep, vim and vigor ... you can't hold him down . likes to spring Jersey jokes on unsuspecting v ictims . . . usually always sports a great big smile unabashed over . . . unexpected answers come from his unlertile brain (Joking).

CHARLES DEVLIN 207 S. 13th St. St. John the Evangelist Archconlraternity 1-2-3-4; Blue and Gold 4; lntramurals I; Dramatic Club I; Glee Club 4; Junior Prom Committee 3, Class OI!icer 1-3. Left lor St. Charles' Seminary in January . . . on industnous student and a si ncere friend ... presentable appearance ... constructively critical comments . . . bookish as well as an amatellrish athlete. JAMES DEVUN 424 W. School House Lane St. Vincent de Paul lntramurals 1-2; Photography Club 2; Latin Club 2; Closs Officer 1. Silent but friendly . . . a mid-year graduate . . . gentleman . . always has an unrullled exterior no matter what . . . one of the merry bond of Whelan's boys .. . manages to avoid serious jams.


LAWRENCE DILLON 718 DeKalb St.. Norristown St. Patrick Blue and Gold 4; Dramatic Club 4; Senior Play 4. Small of stature but lair of lace . . . commutes from the wilds of the settlement of Norristown ... reserved and very likable . . . puts his heart into whatever he undertakes . . . histrionic as · well as journalistic abilities . . . has own almost unchangeable ideas . .. neither forward nor shy.

JAMES DOUGHERTY 4933 N. 17th St. Holy Child lntramurals 1-2-3-4; Passion Play 2; Class Officer 1-4. A socialite first class .. . medium height and build .. . not bad-looking ... avoiding those white cards is his only worry . . a whole-hearted supporter of the intramural teams . . . studious-looking (in his glasses) . . . where trouble is - Doc is usually there ... g o o d • n a t u r e d prankster.

JOSEPH DOUGHERTY 1421 Fishers Ave. Holy Child Intramurals 1-2-3; Swimming 1-2; Varsity "L'' Football 4; Football 3-4; Basketball I; Glee Club I. Tall, dark . . . strong as a bull . . . never worries .. . looks hke his brother Dan .. . a Whelan's devotee . . . a teacher's pride and joy .. . "Why study? It takes time and ellort" ... atomic energy if he ever explodes . . . haunts the Brothers at Ocean City, too.

JAMES JOHN DOYLE 5817 N. 12th St. Holy Child lntramurals 1-2-3; Basketball champs 2; Softball 2; Bowling 1-2-3-4. Is said to be a ladies' man ... a La Salle kegler of long standmg . . . conservative . everybodys pal . . . strong convictions on any topic . . gets what he comes to school for.

CHARLES DINGER 2816 Gillingham St. AU Saints lntramurals 1-3; Football 3; Track 3; Student Council 4. A natural-born athlete one of 40's champions on the Student Council has a glad word lor one and all . . . good-natured . . . keeps trymg lor better result s representative physical specimen ... a shy look and smile . . . takes school work seriously.

ROBERT DONNEIJ. Y 1242 W. Lehigh Ave. Our Lady of Mercy Archconfraternity I; Intra• m u r a I s 2-3; Basketball chomps 3; Softball 2; Tennis 2-3; Class Officer 4; Student Council 4. A prime mover in arranging for our Senior Prom . . . a jack of all sports . • known for a corny JOke and subtle humor . . . a linger m every pie . . a b1g "big dealer" (good sense) .

I wonder if these lellows are on the square -Joke-9et it? Brother Patrick's mechanical drawing classes are quite practical. Maybe one of these students is cooking up a new Dick Tracy character.


JAMES JOSEPH DOYLE 507 V em on Road Little. flower lntromuro ls 4; North Cathohc 1-2-3 Likes rolled sleeves . . . does o lot of seeming dreaming .. may be thinking .. . Dull y's ins eparable pal . . . looks very studious . . . always somethi ng new in his little bag of tricks ... the silent type (of wha t?).

THOMAS DRAKE 5727 N. 21st St. Immaculate Conception lntromura ls 1-2-3-4; Basketboll cho mps 1-2; Scholas tic 'L" 1-2. Modest and unassuming ...... serious in class . . . skilled ball handler on intramural hve . . . not the large economy s t:z:e but popular with all ... can't be nonplussed . . . all extra lime spent on sports.

ROBERT DUFFY 425 E. Phil-Ellena St. Little flower lntramurals 1-2-3-4; Football champs I; Softball I; Jr. Varsity Ba sketball 1-2. Dark, es pecially during the summer ... makes a big hit with the opposite sex . .. natural ha bitat, in and around the Earle . . . January grad . . . the "before" of a shavmg c rea m ad .. . husky VOICe.

KARL EHMANN

SOlS N. 4th St. Incarnation Intromurals 3-4; Class Olficer 3; Student Council 3; Junior Prom Committee 3, Senior Prom Committee 4. The master of ceremonies type .•. an inhabitant of Olney . . . resembles Woody Herman . . . is always a leader in social activities ... "Don't call on me, Brother, I don'1 know all the a nswers."

No, it's not the Stork Club-it's our cafeteria. The only period of the day we rush to. Which is the major subject of e•ery true La Salle boy? That's riqht-"Lunch." Our bodies need much more Jood than do our minds.

JOSEPH ELLSPERMAN 327 W. Aahdale St. Incarnation Blue and Gold Literary Issue Stall I; Wisterian 3-4; Ping Pong Club 4; Scholastic " L" 3. Ardent team rooter ... a sset to any class . .. admired "burr" haircu ts ... later admired felt hats ... a bettergrade student.

ALBERT EXNER 7723 Cedarbrook St. St. Raymond Blue and Gold 4; lntramurals 1-2-3-4; Football champs 1-4; Crew 3-4; Varsity "L" Crew 3; Aviation Club 1-2; junior Prom Committee 3; Senior Prom Committee 4; Class Ollicer 2-3-4; Scholastic "L" 1-2-3; Schola stic Medal 2-3; Christian Doctrine Medal 3. Takes time to tal k to everybody . . . a budding executive . .. conscientious worker.


JOSEPH FOSTER 509 W ellesley Road St. Madeline Sophie lntramurals 1-2-3-4; Football champs 2-3; Softball 3; Sw imming 3-4; Tennis 1-3-4, Varsity " L" Tenms 3, Latin Club 2. A mainstay in the backstroke department on the splash team . . has a wellknown sense of humor and an infectious sm1le . strives earnestly lor good grades.

What did you say that last question was? Have you got a license and a saddle on that pony? Lunch period is a 路good time to brush up on such aimple things as quizzes, tests, recitations and the other incidentala of school life.

WALTER FAIRBROTHER 36 Hancock St., Riverside St. Peter Blue and Gold 4; Libra ry Stall 4; Glee Club 4. Dark wav.y hair ... sociable, quiet and s tudious . . . one of the boys from 1240 .. . has an attractive s mile .. . features dancing with the local talent in Rive rside . . . very helpful . .. fond of his books . . . attentive at all times.

JOHN FANUKA 2611 Belgrade St. St. Anne Archconlraternity I; Intramurals 1-2-3-4; F o o t b a I I champs I; Basketball 2; Football 2-3-4; Junior Varsity Basketball 2-3; Track 2; Junior Prom Committee 3; Class Officer 2-3. One of the C a I h o I i c Leag ue's outstanding guards ... quiet most of the time .. . up to the minute "zoot" styles . .. perpetual smile.

JOHN FORD 2125 S. Darien S t. Epiphany Scholas tic "L" 1-2. Dimin utive ... distinguished-looki ng . . . a lways puts his a ll in his scholastic end eavors ... received the re路 ward lor his e fforts in January . . . called "Henry" by popular demand . . . hails from the little schoolhouse at 1240 N. Broad . . . shy, blushes. easily m a continual hurry (?).

ROBERT FISHER 1962 Medary Ave. St. Bene dict Class Ollice r 4. One of La Salle's G I.'s . has beco me a class favorite ... good stud en t . knows what he wants ... always he lpful ... lull of questions a s w ell a s answers ..~ a line leader ... a red Packard follows e very where he g oes.

FRANCIS FARNAN 1319 Colwyn St. St. Ste phen lntramurals 1-2-3-4, Football champs 1. Has a perpetual good humor . blond1e ... always well attired in the latest ... quiet, smiling and cordial ... well known and well liked ... has the place oozing with frien9s . . . occasionally can't avoid trouble.


MICHAEL FOX 3275 Belgrade St. Nati•ity Glee Club 3-4, Dramatic Club 4. A big fellow with a heart to match . . a big gun in the Glee Club . . . always comes through with the marks . . dependable . . . quiet . . wears clothes in the quiet, unsophisticated lash1on isn't phazed too easily, no matter what.

JOSEPH GANNON 7221 N. Broad St. Holy Angela Intramurals 3-4; Basketball champs 3. Sharp-tongued and sharp~itted . . . tireless talker, in school and out ... seeming· ly no inhibitions ... a slave to the habit of sandlot sports a fearsome basketball player . . . outspoken attentive mien.

DONALD GATES Lynnewood Farm. Ellwu Park. Pa. Holy Angela Intramurals 1-2-3; Fooiball 2; Cross country 1; Track 1-2-3; Varsity "L" track 3; Aviation Club 1-2; Scholastic "L" 3. Post-graduate stude ... in h1s second Blue and Gold . . flies sky buggies in spare lime . . . currently wearing bell bottoms marked Naval Air Corps . . . al"troys in a hurry. JOHN GAW 3354 Wellington St. St. Matthew lntramurals 1-2-3-4; Football champs 1; Basketball 2; Softball 2. A blond gallant from MayfaiT . . cll'ars the six-loot mark in his stocking feet ... his face is hnted with a violent scarlet hue when caught unawares . . . an hab1tual helpful Henry . . . goodhearted .

JAMES FREEMAN 146 S. Highland Boad, Springfield St. Francia lntramurals 1-2-3-4; Football champs 4; Basketball 2-3; football 3; Class Officer I Ever ready to light and die lor Springfield . . . rugged and hard ... traded blows a while in the Boxing Club ... mid-year deportee . . . despite the fisticuffs, the friendliest of the friendly.

CORNELIUS GAFFEY 153 W. Logan St. St. Francis of Aasiei Archconlraternily 4; Debating Club 4; Glee Club 3-4; Blue and Gold 4; Rifle Club 1-2; Dramatic Club 4; Wisterian 2; Scholastic "L" 1-2. Dispells gloom wherever he roams ... nol a wolf. but . . . aspires to the medical profession ... regular patron of Saturday night dances ... convincing soeaker .

]Juz Cku.A "' 19/i.6 Gosh. is lunch P.eriod over already? It always seems to be the' fastest period of the day. We line up to a•oid mad rushee back to class. How can you explain the nece1111ity to keep us from rushing back to class?


JOSEPH GUJ.ESPIE 7173 Cedarbrook St. St. Athanasiua Tntramurals I -2-3-4, Footboll chomps I, Softball I, Track I; Basketball Manager 2; Bowling Club 2; Senior Prom Committee 4 Without a doubt La Salle's leading ladies' man .. fovonle expression, "Good one. good one" . . roots for La Salle and Temple . . vociferous m his enthusiasm . . . cooperative m all La Salle ventures.

JOHN GIBBONS 6700 Oltman Street St. Leo Aviation Club I; Chess o.nd Checker Club 2-3-4. Has unruly hair that refuses to stay put . . tries to get away with tieless shut ensembles . . . sophisticated airs . . . o Crosby dresser . . . aims lor further study in the toller towers of learning ... critical attitudes ... serious thinker . . . great chess player.

JOSEPH GIBBONS 7183 Andrews Ave. St. Athanasiua lntromurols 1-2-3-4; Softball chomps 3; Football l; Track I; Library Stoll 2. Wears semi-loud ties and mmioture zoot suits . . . o bundle of personality in the smaller 2Sc s ize . . . a Senior who goes to La Salle's Saturday nile dances .. . pale and slight . . . doesn't talk much.

Women ar~n't the only ones who have to be able to get through a crowd alive. You ought to try bucking traffic while the boys are at their lockers alter lunch. It's bedlam for a few momenta until classes begin.

JOHN GILUN 221 Wright Ave .. Darby Blessed Virgin Mary Archconfrote rnity 2-3-4, Blue and Gold 4; lntramurals 2; Closs O fbcer 2; Editor of Closs Paper 2; Scholastic ''L" 1-2; Scholastic Medal 2. One of the b ulwarks of the Archconfroternity . . studious, but not too s tud1ous to miss social afloirs ... carries loads o f books . . good ideas . . . helpful.

FRANCIS GORMAN 2603 Naudain St. St. Patrick Archconfraternily 1-2-3-4; In tram urals 1-2; F oot b a II champs 1-2; Basketball 1-2; Football 3-4; Varsity "L" Football 4; BasketbaH 1; Class Officer 1-2. "Reds" is easily recognized by his noshing s mile cl'lld guess-what-kind-of-hair . . bashful ty pe with the women ... an all-around athlete . slow to start, but serious.

JOSEPH GRACE 1350 Colwyn St. St. Stephen lntramura ls 1-2; Football champs I; Jumor Varsity Football 2; Baseball 3; Vars ity "L" Baseball 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; C loss Officer 1-2-3. Another re d head . . . a pitcher o f some d tstinction on our Varsity mne .. . always tries to kee p the boys happy ... sharp m appearance ... tends to ma ke e xcuses.


RICHARD GROVES 1411 E. Montgomery Ave. Holy Name of Jesus Intramurals 1-2-3-4; Basketboll champs 2. A citizen of La Salle from the annex . . . spark ol Shackamaxon gridiron eleven . . . a nervous thinker ... bites his nails . .. bas a ready smile ... is well liked by all who know him Brother Eligius' pride and joy.

.... The rally for our battle with North Catholic was the first of the school year. Mr. Henry of the college athletic association explains how we can beat North. Although we lost, that can't be blamed on Mr. Henry.

JOSEPH GRAEF 632 W. Bristol St. St. Henry lntramurols 3-4, Cross country champs 4; Riding Club 1-3-4; Rifle Club 2-3; Stamp Club 1-2 One of our foremost wrestlers in the cafeteria ... likes to ask questions . . an ultra-smart dresser . . . has magnetic smile . blushes readily .. qUizzical frowns a stouthearted crusader lor btgger and better intramurals.

wtUJAM GRAUER 1919 72d Ave. St. Athanasiu1 lntramurals l-2-3-4; Foolball cham ps l-2-3; Baslcetball; Softball 1-3; Scholastic "L'' I. Generous habits . .. plays a last and furious game of basketball whizzes around West Oak Lane in Schoepe's limousine . . . silent but bright in class .. . full ol add humor . . . never seems to slop growing

FRANCIS GRIFTIN 6032 Sarah St. St. Vincent de Paul lntramurals 1-2-3-4; Football champs 4; Track 2-3; Swimming 2-3-4; Varsity "L" Swimming 3-4; Seven Medals in AAU Swimming Meets. "Fish's" enemtes are scarcer than hen's tooth brushes . . . just an all-around swell fellow . . . star backstroker in the Catholic League . . . perpetual smtle ... sits thru class contentedly.

RICHARD GREENFIELD Kenilworth Apta. St. Vincent Intramurals 1-2. Was member of Jenkintown volunteer lire department ... always worried about something ... possibly can be attributed to inlluence of soap operas .. . is an endurance ta lker . . . always wears what the well-dressed scholar should wear . . . unfinished sentences . . . persistent in reaching objectives.

CHARLES GRECH 7187 N. 18th St. Holy Angela lntramurals l-2-3-4; Basketball champs 2; Softball 2; Tennis 1-3; Closs Ollicer l-2. Keeps Flagg Bros. in business . . . attends all socials ... a lso helps keep Erlen A. C. in a constant state of turmoil ... born comedian .. . gets by without too much eUorl . . . basketball is his favorite.

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FREDERICK HALEY 1219 Lantern Square St. John Evangelist

lntramurals 1-2-3; Basketball champs 2; Track 3; Rille Club 3-4; Rille Team 3-4, Captain 4. Quick-witted and argumentative ... walking storehouse of scientific facts and phenomena ... chronic moviegoer ... crack shot on the rille range . . school absenteeism . . . unabashed approach.

JOHN HAMII.TON 2000 Stenio n Ave. St. Benedict

Dramatics 1-2-3-4; Senior Ploy 3-4; Riding Club I. A student of the drams ... affectionately or appropriately called "Ham" by intimates . . . has a well-rounded background in almost everything . . . a dead bet to be at any dance you con menlion . . . proud possessor of a well-known head of curly blond hair.

JOHN HAUSMANINGER 2955 N. 8th St. St. Bona<rentura

lntramurals 3; Blue and Gold 4; Ping Pong Club 4; Scholastic "L'' 1-2-3. Blond. studious reserved . . . ~nows German inside and out ... several dialects . . . master soda jerker . . . hopes to buy his own scoop someday and go into busi路 ness lor himself . . . participates . in all sorts of discussions.

As a variation-a pep rally in the gym. This rally was in preparation for the St. Joseph's Prep game. A mere mention of the Preppers and a true La Salle student automatically bursts forth in a display of school spirit.

THOMAS HANEY 6266 Montague St. St. Timothy

JOHN HEFFRON 116 E. Tulpe boclten St. St. Vincent d e Paul

lntramurals 1-2-3-4; Photog路 raphy Club 4; Poster Club 1-2; Library Stoff 2; Senior Play l. Frequently hiding behind a bunch of books .. refrains from getting into arguments ... one of the uppercrust as lor as studies go . . . ever ready to lend a helping hand to a friend in need .

lntramurals 1-2-3-4; Dramatics I; Rille Club l. Perpetually calm . . . re路 ceived his honorable discharge from L.S.H.S. in January . . . sell-restrained but not . timid . . . no piker ~n gethng good marks . . . a general good l~llow and fine sport.

CHARLES HElL 5805 Stockton Road Immaculate Conception lntramurals 1-2-3-4; Football champs 1-4; Track 3; Blue and Gold 4; Wisterian Stall 2; Rifle Club 2-3. Tall, blond, good-looking , .. forever happy ... k~own as "Bruiser" as a result of his intramural activities . . . really takes gym period seriously . . . goes at it with great gusto


G EORGE JfiNES 2058 Poplar St. St. Francis Xavier Intramurals 3; Art Club 2; Class Officer 2. Tall and rugged with a streak of Boyer . . . really hep to the jive and on the beam . .. wandered into La Salle by way of ''1240" . . . left us for the terrors of the world at midyear . . . quiet and unassuming.

JOHN HELWIG 2320 N. 2d St. St. Bobilace Jntramurols I 2; Scholastic "L" 1-2-3; Scholastic Medal I, Closs Officer l. Spends a lot of time on the form near Reading . . . amiable .. excellent conversationalist ... took accelerated course ... he fascinated the Army boys ... now proudly wears the khaki suit with the brass buttons . . . sometimes abashed.

HENRY HETTEL 66 Township Line. Horsham.• Pa. St. David Rifle Club 1-2-3-4; Rifle Team 2-3-4; Closs Officer 3; ~cholastic "L" 3. Blond hair . . . blue eyes . stocky build . . . a stellar targeteer . . . sports as nice a set of marks as a fellow could want . . plans to take up Chemical Engineering at Villanova ... convince me first .

"Honest, Obie. I gotta sore toe. I can't ta ke qym." Why are Scanlin and O'Shaughnessy smiling so big dealish? Were their excuses accepted by the unsuspecting Obie? Don't they ever run out of excuses?

JOHN HOCHSTUHL 2330 N. 3d St. St. Boniface Archcon fraternity I ; Intramurals 1-2-3-4; So It b a II champs 2; Crew 3-4; Varsit y "L'' Crew 3; Track 2; Bowling Club 2; Stage Crew 3; Glee Club 4; Junior Prom Committee 4; Scholastic "L" I. Ad-Jibs incessantly everywhere ... favorite pastimeeating . versatile ... can't be suppressed . . . everybodys pal

FRANK KANE 6932 Rutland St. Reaurre;:tion Jntramurols 1-2-3; Riding Club 3-4. Known for his odd questions . . unusual and tantalizing hair-do:S . . . has quiet brand of humor a ll his own . . . yet another represen talive from that beloved mansion on Broad S treet . . . unexpected answers.

JOHN KANE 5738 N. Camac St. Holy Child Jntramurals 1-2; Softball chomps 2; Junior Varsity Basketball I. Basketball 1-2-3-4; Football 3-4, Varsity "L" Baseball 3; Basketball 2-3-4; Football 4; lumor Prom Committee 3; Class Olhcer 2-3. Soft-spoken and well-mannered . . dead set shot man . . . con do as well as he wonts to in school . . . nea t . . . unobtrusive.

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J. HERBERT KAUFMAN 3213 W . Coulter St. St. Bridget Archconfraternity 3-4; Intra murals 1-2-3-4; Football champs 1-2-3; Softball 3; Track I; Tennis I; Glee Club 3; Dramatics 3-4; Debating Club 4; Ceramic Club 3-4; Latin Club 1-2. Other hall of the Kaufman boys . . . has a long record in the intramural leagues ... never mis:;es any activity.

JOHN KELLY 4550 Rising Sun Ave. St. Ambrose

lntramurals 1-2-3-4; Basketball champs 2; Scholastic "L" 1; Class Officer 2. One of our shorter La Salle gentlemen ... hails from the annex . . . has developed a new reportedly captivating hobby, girls . . . just a wee bit on the conservative side . . . a will of his own . . . smiling Jack.

PAUL KAUFMAN 3213 W. Coulter St. St. Bridget Archconfroternity 3-4; Intramurals 1-2-3-4; Foot b alii champs 1-2-3; Softball 3; Track I; Tennis l; Glee Club 3; Debating Club 4; Ceramic Club 3-4; Latin Club 1-2. Doesn't have the dimples . . . "I om not Herb, I'm Paul" ... How can the Brothers tell you two apart, Herb, I mean Paul?

FRANCIS KECK 908 Duncannon Ave. Incarnation

lntramurals 4; Aviation Club 1-2-4; Orchestra 4; Swing Band 3-4 Ardent sax player .. . aviation enthusiast is putting 11 m1ldly .. . rabid sports fan . . . tall blond . . frequents not a lew of the local weekend jam sessions . . . takes lull advantage of opportunities.

WILUAM KENNEY 42 Outer Drive, Oak Ridge, Tenn. St. Mary lntramurals 4. Representative of our neighbors to the South drawls with a slight trace of Yankee pollution which is¡ growing even more evident . . . brilliant student . . . maybe just a little bit retiring . . . impressive vocabulary ... completely cooperative.

HENRY KIELY 5119 Marion St. St. Francis of Aasisi

lntramurals 1-2-3-4; Football champs 4; Track 3; English Medal I. Looks down at the world from 'way up ... lull scholarship recipient . . . always rouses from sleep in class with a sheepish grin on his face . . . intramurals are a force in his life . . . occasionally needs a bombshell to get him started.

Gettinq homework done during the qym period isn't the beat thing. Of course. it'• better than not at all. How much did we learn by doing it then? I never thought of that side of the quealion before.


ELLWOOD KIESER 1432 E. Duval St. Little Flower Intramurals 1-2-3-4; Football champs I; Softball I; Track 3: Debating Club 3-4; Wisterian 2; Scholastic ''L''

1-2. Tall, raw-boned . .. slow speaker . . . gives novel treatment to German compositions and readings ... gets "A" anyway ... sense of re sponsibility ... always looking lor reasons ... tries anything once.

LEROY KING 2649 E. Elkart St. Nativity Scholastic "L" 3; Christian Doctrine Medal 3. "~'!; known to everyone . . . classmates accentuate the LE-roy whenever they must page him . . . top-notch scholastic wizard ... is quite the orator ... drt>sses neatly and with taste . . . caters to the sports section and the comics in the daily tabloids.

FRANK KLEKNER 413 Jefferson St. St. Peter lntramurals 1-2-3-4; Football champs 4; Basketball I; Track 3; Scholastic "L" 1-2-3. Energetic football man ... extremely sociable and easy to get along with . .. never cares to sink lower than a "B" or two in his studies ... wants to help always . no one smiles as much as Frank does.

JAMES Xl.OCK 7860 Bayard Road St. Raymond lntramurals 3-4; football champs 3; Basketball 3; A vialion Club 4. Likes crew haircuts . never lets lessons get him down . . . tolerates regulations sometimes .. . liable to turn up any place . . hobby reading magazines at news-stands . . I' ll get by (without working, too).

Class 4C probably sang Christmas carols with these decorations. It seems that there was a great deal of Christmas spirit at school this year. Why not? The war was over. I wonder fr~m whose property that tree came?

LOUIS KLOCK 6612 N. 17th St. St. Benedict Sanctuary Society 1-2; lntramurals 1-2-3-4; Football champs 1-2-3; Softball 1-3; Track I; Wisterian I; Latin Club 2. Must have gotten lost in the shuffle, everybody calls him Pete . . . the indestructible iron man of the intramural football squads ... hungry all the time except when he's sleepy . . quiet, but very well liked .

JOHN LAND 3241 N. 25th St. Corpus Christi Sanctuary Society 1-2; lnlramurals 1-2-3-4; Scholastic "L" 1-3. Characteristic of the intellectual clan . . . extremely studious .. . give me reasons ... serious exterior ... seeks and gets all that's cc.ming to him . . . painstaking efforts . .. sincerity oozes from John . . . basketball claims his attention.


WILLIAM McCAUSLAND 729 N. 67th St. St. Callistue lntramurals 2-3; Crew 3-4; Varsity "L" Crew 3. A perfect gentleman . . loves hockey best of all sports ... powerful oarsman . .. tell me, I want to know ... expresses his own sometimes unorthodox v1ews . . . how is it that Monday morning finds Bill elsewhere?

The boys from 2D a re waiting up for Santa. During the Chriatmas seaeon the claeees w ere artietically d e corated by &be etudents. We wouldn't like to have someone ask where the de coration• came from.

DONALD LARIUN 5017 Catharine St. St. Francia de Sales lntramurals 1-2-3-4; Football 2-3-4; ¡ varsity "'L'' Football 3-4; Glee Club 4; Class O!licer 1-2-3-4. He can accomplish whatever he attempts and this includes influencing friends .. . his popularity at election times verifies this . . . comedy is as much a part of his school life as is football.

FRANCIS LOPEBGOLO 404 S. 2d St. St. Joeepb lntramurals 1-3-4. Taxi driver-black sedan recalls prohibition days, as do the characters who nde with him ... school is an extra-curricular activity ... accommodates all and sundry ... cowboy of the hot spots .. makes good resolutions .. sincere in keepmg them ... smiles always.

ROBERT McCARRON 230 E. Meade St. Our Mother of Coneolation lntramurals 1-2-3-4; Track 3-4; Blue and Gold 4; Senior Prom Committee 4. Matured early ... opinions on any and every topic . capable, helpful . . . honest and sincere . . . smooth dancer . . . personality boy . . . can' t be hurned . . . rough in intramural basketball games.

JAMES McCALL 5355 N. Sydenham St. Holy Child lntramurals 1-2-3-4; Bowling 2. Holy Child dance hall devotee . . . arguments are fun ... mjd-term grad ... flas~ smile and teeth . . . friendly . .. a gentleman . . . sparkling eyes . . Uncle Sam lost no time in taking Jim . . . very grateful.

' THOMAS McANENEY 229 E. Springer St. Little nower Tntramurals 1-2-3-4. Tall . . . could do much better work . needs to be urged . . . loves the ocean (?) at Ocean City . fairly good athlete . . smiles occasionaiJy . unobtrusive don't bother me-can't you see I'm content.

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JOHN McCLOSKEY 2724 N. 23d St. St. Columba lntramurols 2-3 4 Well-lmown man about the campus . . . buhbhng over with mtrth and merriment . . . never without o come¡ back for onythmg you con offer . . . was liberated from 1240 alter two years of internment . . somchmes a bit unyieldmg

JAMES MacEACHERN 7433 Sprague St. Holy Cross lntramurols 1-2-3~; Crew 4. The "Class Clown" is long and lea n . . . is as easy to like as he is to laugh at ... spe~alizes in snappy comebacks . . . can't stand doing things efficiently ... changeable in attitude towards studies . . . Baney's better half.

CHARLES McELROY 233 E. Sydney St. Holy Cro.. Sanctuary Society 1-2; lntrarnurals 2-3-4; Basketball Manager 3-4; Class Officer 4. Loves basketball so well, he manages the Varsity . . . untiring. hard work ... good student . . . expresses himself well .. makes o good pal

EDWARD McGEE 6703 N. 4th St. St. Helena Intramurals 1-4; Orchestra 4; Swing Band 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Class Ollicer

1-3. Musically inclined . . . tends to catch everything that comes along . . . seriousness and humor alternate in his life ... good and conscientious student.

WALTER McCOOL 1452 Stirling St. St. Martin of Tour• Riding Club 1-3-4; Class Officer I . Those wavy locks would lead you to believe he resorts to using an egg beater . . . if silence were really golden, Mac would practically have a monopoly on wealth ... uses odd expressions .

EDWARD McDERMOTT 7217 Boyer St. Holy Croaa lntramurals 1-2-3-4. Specializes in putting over his classmates' jokes . . . sharp sweaters seem to be his hobby . . . he models them ... unkempt hair ... a pearly smile . . . unconcerned over studies . . . ~ot easily bothered about anything under any circumstances.

"Just a little bit more this way. please." I wonder where that bird is that they're always talking about. I wish Mr. Carl Wolf would burry up. I'm counting on this free period to do some of my homework.


CHARLES McKEE 309 Walnut St. St. Joseph Intramurals 1-4, Swimming 3; Scholastic "L" I. Blushes when ignorant of answers . . . haunts skahng emporiums . . day-dreammg is favorite school pashme . • . naive remarks gel him In trouble . .. easy to get along with.

EDWARD McGINLEY 414 S. 24th St. St. Patrick Intramurals f-2-3-4; Junior Varsity Basketball I; Bowling Team 2; Junior Prom Committee 3; Scholastic Medal 3; Class Officer 3. Don't disturb Ed . . . an excellent student . . . possesses extensive athletic abilities . . . whole-hearted supporter of school activities . . . unassuming .

THOMAS McGOVERN Nativity 2990 Cedar St. Archconfraternity l; Intramurals 1-2-3-4; Blue and Gold 4; Stage Crew 3; Glee Club

4. Reserved ... lives life in a moderate tempo . . . dramatics is on~ of his favorite likes . . . possesses a fine voice which he regularly exercises in the Glee Club .. loves expensive jewelry .

A few more steps forward. Brother. What do you think would happen? !rother F. Francis is trying to arrange the underclassmen for their yearbook pictures. The Frosh can follow directions better than the Sophs.- So says Brother Francis.

RUSSELL McLAUGHLIN 1229 E. Chelten Ave. Immaculate Conception Intramurals 1-2-3; Football 3-4; Bowling Club 2. Most likely will have jokes read at his own funeral . . . on a dance floor Russ is in his glory ... artificial smiles . . . rugged exterior, but soft inside . . . enthus1ashc for everything.

BERNARD McMANUS 7231 Forrest A•e. St. Athanasius Archconfraternity I; Intramurals 1-2-3-4; Rifle Club I; Scholashc "L" l; Blue and Gold 4. Rates an "A" in appearance in any circle . . . like so many others he made \ a point to be at Holy Child on Friday night . . . limshed at mid-year . . . excellent math student . . . rig1dly attentive ... can't be rattled. l

WILUAM McNICHOL 4711 Haze l A•e. St. Francis de Sales Intramurals 2-3; Track manager 2-3-4; Cross country manager 4; Latin Club 2 Sparkling sense of humor . . . boosts of West Catholic girls . wide-eyed, quizzical looks . . . not at all well known for his shyness . . . tries very hard in his studies.


JAMES MALLOY 3807 Fairmount A••· St. Agatha Intramurals 1-2-3-4; Debating Club 4; Scholastic "L" 1-2-3; Scholashc Medal 2. Co nversant on practically any topic this makes lor keen compehlion with debaters and conversationalists alike . . . aggressive best describes hts classroom attitude ... athletic abilities are not confined to knowledge alone . . . good student.

Really, Gibbons. they can't be that bad. A typical reaction when the Seniors recei•ed their proofs from the studios. I thought I was handsome, but pictures don't lie. Which one should I put in the yearbook?

JAMES McPEAK: St. Leo 7016 Mcm1den St. Cross Country 4; Track 4 First love is all forms o f running and has compile d an e nvtable record g rea test ta lent is in making frie nds . peculia r sense of humor open in a ll things a rdent La Salle rooter • . loves to pantomime and make odd motions.

NORMAN McVEY 2016 E. Wishart St. Ascension Intramurals 2-3; Class Officer 4; Scholastic "L" 1-2-3-4; Scholastic Medal 1-2-3; Christian Doctrine Medal 2. Excellent student . . . a pe rfect gentleman . . . helpful . . . takes aU studies in stride . . . unusual vocabulary . . . popular . . . sports academic haircuts ... teacher's JOY .• winner of PepsiCola scholarship.

RICHARD MALLEY 308 Wadsworth Ave. Holy Cross lntramurals 2; Football 3-4; Crew 3-4; Varsity Football Letter 4; Crew Letter 3; Junior Prom Committee 4; Student Council President 4. No one on the campus has a more college boy atmosphere than Dick . . . a success in everything he has undertaken, studies. sports and social life . . . seat sloucher ... gives good reasons ... appears to be slowmoving.

NICHOLAS MAGUIRE 2431 Lombard St. St. Patrick Archconlraternity 1-2; Intramurals 1-2-3·4; Basketball 4. A typical and outstanding example of the basketball artists developed in South ?hilly . . . practically a cornerstone at the Big Brothers Club . . . peculiar answers to sensible questio"ls . . . never without a quizzical look . . . very polite.

JOSEPH MACIIN 2766 N. Croskey St. St. Columba Intramurals 1-2-3-4; Basketball 2; Class Officer 1-2-3-4; Scholastic "L" 1-2; Student Council 4. Practically fearless in expressing his opinions ... the rosy-cheeked "zoot" is definitely a basketball fiend ... perfectly content to be easygoing . . . possesses brains, but no over-exertion to use them.


THOMAS MARTIN 332 W. School Lane St. Vincent de Paul lntromurals 2-3-4; Rifle Club 4; Poster Club I A very long and leon fellow ... observers declare he has a live-loot stride on the track . pen and pencil sketches in class . . . rarely attentive, but knows what's going on . . mechanically minded . . . u north o do x views.

MICHAEL MASCIANTONIO 1162 S. 15th St. St. Rita junior Prom Committee 3; Class Officer 3. The proverbial man's man . .. "strictly masculine" befits his rugged appearance ... it's no problem to hove a swell time with Mike, as his sense of humor is fhe equal of any . . . his stomach seems bottomless . . . occasionally becomes serious about his school work.

JOSEPH MAZZOTTA 420 N. 65th St. St. Donato ln tramurals 1-2; Class Officer I. One of La Salle's more conscientious students . . . more than slightly artistically inclined . . . some claim he is too serious ... careful never to step on anyone's toes . . . short . . . pleasing appearance . . . an ardent rooter lor all sports.

JOSEPH MELNICK: 415 W. Chelten An. St. Vincent Bowling Team 4. After five years in the Army as a paratrooper. joe returned to high school . . . great school spirit . . . extends a helping hand always .. . seriously concerned over school work . . . loves to show his souvenirs to everybody.

"How do I look to you, Murt?" aalca Whiteaide. "You don't really want to know. do you?" No conaolation anywhere. Anyway. be can't brag about bia loob, either. When all our pictures are together mine won't look ao bad.

ANTHONY MIANUW 2014 Morria St. St. Thoma• Aquinaa lntramurals 1-2-4; Rille Club 3; Scholastic "L" 2 Short, blond and intelligent-all tend to make up likable Tony . . . has a particular appetite lor North Philly dances, though he, makes his home south of City Hall . . . wowed them in Trig classes . . . ambitious . . . industrious never stops.

BEBNABD MILLER 243 Roaemar St. St. Helena Archconfraternity I; Intramurals 1-2-3; Class Officer 3. Has all the appearances of an executive . . his intelligence justifies the impression . displays no lear of hard work . . easy to get along with . . . very interested in everything around school


JAMES MOFFET 635 Woodlawn St. Immaculate Conception lntramurals 1-4; Ceram1c Club 3. A good example of the strong silent type . . . athletic performances are mainly for Immaculate Conception ... knows why he 1s in school . . . shy . . . friendly . . . once the ice is broken . . . willing to help anytime, anywhere.

JAMES MILNAMOW 2318 E. Lehigh Ave. Anne lntramurals 2-3-4, Class Of¡ ficer 3 Port Richmond never had a more devoted citizen "Gillo," as he prefers, is dehnilely sharp m h1s clothes .. • for several years he has been boxing at the Dunbar A C. . . . classroom antics men! h1m a comedian's rating.

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DIODORO MINUTI 1753 S. 16th St. St. Thomas Aquinas lntramurals 1-2-3-4; Scholaslic "L" 3. Mid-year valedictorian ... d'ltcellent debater . . logical and methodic ... earnest in studies . . . perfect gentleman . . . seemed strange to sec him going to' school across the campus.

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Here we go again. Can't you tell by the quick step that they're on their way to music. I hope Brother playa some bot records. I can dream, can't I. even if I fall asleep listening to famous Beethoven?

FRANK MORNELL 2433 Bancroft St. Our Lady of Mercy Intramurals 2-3; Scholastic "L" I. Fronk impresses us as an average pupil . . . a sharp wit . . . observant . . . a rabid sports fan . . . completely attentive m class ... all-around lnend never seems to be disturbed about anything.

JOHN MORRISSEY 5146 Sydenbam SL Holy Child Sanctuary Society I; Intramurals 1-3-4; Blue and Gold 4; Wisterian 4; Dramatics I; Senior Play 4; Senior Prom Committee 4; Scholastic "L" 1-2-3; Scholastic Medal 2-3. Jack is not only a brain truster but also possesses a magnetic personglity . . . in his last two years here he became a prominent hgure in all social doings.

JOHN MOSER 533 Carpenter Lane St. Madeline Sophie lntramurals 1-2-3-4; Table Tennis Club 4 Few are more w i d e I y known around school than Moe many has he fascinated with his incomparable clownings and peculiar dialect . . works after school all the lime .. serious plugger in stud1es.


JOSEPH MUNDY 913 Marcella St. St. Ma~tin of Tours Intramurals 1-3; Track I· Swing Band I . Very attentive . . . just a smoothie with the girls . one of La Salle's junior veraioM of Gundar Haegg . periodtcally erupts with howling jokes and choice verse . . a real gentleman in the flesh . . . unpredictable answers .. exasperating to teachers occastonally.

RICHARD O' BRIEN 5830 Stockton Road Immaculate Concept:on Intramurals 1-2-3-4; Schola sllc " L " 3. Popular opinion and custom have htlle effect on Obie . . . friends will testify his books are first .. . steady advancement has been the mark of Obie 's years at school.

JOSEPH O'CALLAGHAN 140 E. Pomona St. St. Madeline Sophie Intramurals 2, Scholastic "L" 3; Scholasllc Medal 3. This Mt Airy gentleman is definitely not of the common ordinary class . seeks the more cultured thmgs of life frequently seen performing with the lunchtime lootball fiends . good student unassuming

WILLIAM O'CONNELL 750 Dorset St. Little Flower Intrc.murals I ·2-3-4; Football champs 3; Softball 3. K nown universally a s "Little W i llie among the boys . interested in dancing and all o ther sports . n e ver Iatls to pro d uce a n e w JOke" lor alter-dinner sp e akmg, etc

WILLIAM MURPHY 5036 Springfield Ave. St. Francis d e Sales lntramurals 1-2-3-4; Schol a stic " L " 1-2-3 Forever wears a great b i g Pepsodent smile . . . to b e sure an honor roll lad . a constant partictpant i n a l most all sports and soctal events . . lai r o f lace and fine of hgure . . . completely unselfish

MURT NICHOLAS 1922 Independence St. St. Benedict ln tramura l s 1-2-3 4; Foot· ball 3-4; Va rs1ty " L " Football 3-4. A n ideal adver tisemen t for any physical culture course tall, clean-cut appeara nce . . two years under Bradley~ Lotball reg1mo have mad e htm mto firstclass ma terial.

Caught off guard from the corridor. This is a pretty good idea of what we look like in clau. This must ha•e been Brother John's math claaa. Everybody looks so intelligent CUld wide awake. Ia it possible?


DENNIS O'CONNOR 6130 Marshall St. St. Helena lntramurals 1-2-3-4, Tenms 1-2-3 4; Varsity "L;' Tennis 1-2-3-4 . Successful in and out of class . strong opinions athletically inclined . . . blond curly hair . . . ruddy complex1on . . . last talker . smilcr . . . tries out lor all school sports.

JOHN O'DONNELL

514 Leedom St. Immaculate Conception lntramurals 1-2-3-4; Foot ball Manager 1-2-3-4; Varsity "L" Football 4. "Beetle" is one lad to whom the terms bashful and r~erved do not apply typ1cal of the Jenkmtown clan, he follows quite a lively calendar . . . his lour years as football manager proves he can take it . . . loud in scb•.>ol ... can't s tay put.

EUGENE O'DRAIN 637 N. 3d St. Immaculate Conception Intramurals 1-3-4; Blue and Gold 4. Wears the latest in clothes in the more conservative mood always has a witty word and a natural knack lor the humorous ... sneaks right past those low grades without much trouble at all keen appreciation of the social hie.

CHARLES O'NEILL lOS E. Gowen Ave. Holy Crosa lntramurals 1-2-3-4 Crew 4. It is no problem to get "Greasy" mterested in an activity that involves h1s Alma Mater . . . takes great pride m publicizing L S . . . sure of h1mself . . laughs ea.>ily . . very serious about everything he does.

A little help for the leu fortunate. Following Chriafa teaching of

charity toward our brethren we chipped in for the people of Europe. Brother Michael capably handlea the packing and ahipping to foreign countriea.

WIWAM OSCHELL 4334 Vankirk St. St. Bartholomew lntramurals 1-2-3-4; Football 3-4; Varsity "L" Football 4; Track 3-4; Basketball I; Class Ofbcer 4; Student Council 4. Like his brothers Herlc is a huge, good-looking, and easy-going fellow ... in foothall and track he is tops ... and so is his non-assuming personality . . . helpful.

JAMES

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1118 Rittenhouse St. Immaculate Conception lntramurals 1-2-3-4; Junior Varsity Football 2; Senior Prom Committee 4. Jim's Southern shufUe is his trademark ... plays a lot of basketball lor Immaculate . . . helps keep things merry with his humorous outlook . . . good imagination. . . . can do good school work if pushed.


HENRY PLETCHER

14 W. Spring Avonue. Elkins Park St. James lntramurals 2-3-4; Football 3; Track 2-3; Junior Prom Committee 3. "Zoot" comes in the great big tall package always recognized by the swell personality inside ... has sense of humor wh1ch IS guaranteed to satisfy ... a January grad . . . overly polite exteriorly. but sincere.

"Dear Lord. we thank Thee for a aafe and wonderful trip." Waahinqto.n. D. C.. was <risited by a qroup of forty Freshmen. Here they aaaiat at Benediction of the Bleued Sacrament while paying a <riait to Ammendale, Maryland.

DONALD PALMER 141 Walnut St. Immaculate Conception lntromurals 1-2-3-4; Track 1-2-3-4; Varsity " L" Track 4; Aviation Club I; Rille Club I; Class Officer 1-2-3-4. Jenkintown's air seems to agree with "Ducky," judging from his physique . . . has an excellent record from the intellectual standpoint even though those crew haircuts leave his cranium constantly exposed.

CHARLES PEISSNER 1432 W. Mayfield St. St. Bona<rentura lntramurals 1-2-3-4; Scholastic "L" 1-2-3; Scholastic Medal 1-2. His record and appearance convince everyone that here is both a gentleman and a scholar . . . quiet . . . goodnatured . . . loyal . . . cooperative ... likable ... good boy .. . intramural enthusiast.

PAUL PlRHALLA 612 E. Kingsley St. St. Mary of Assumption Intramurals 1-2¡3-4; Swimming Team 2-3-4; Varsity "L" Swimmmg 3-4. You will have to get up pretty early to catch hirp in anythmg but a JOvial niood . . . swimming honors were the result of his backstroke ability . . . smiling all the while . . . blushing is a habit.

WILLIAM PFAFF 7345 Sackett St. St. Matthew Intramurals 1-2-3-4; Football 1-2-3-4; Baseball 3-4, Varsity " L" Football 3-4, Baseball 3-4; Track 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Class Officer 1-3-4. The most accurate description of the mighty Bill is contained in Joe Palooka . ' he is a most unpredictable and lackadaisical fellow .. high grades have frequently amazed his teachers . l

AUERT PEZZILLO 6900 Ogont• A<re. St. Athcmaaiua lntramurals 1-2-3-4, Cross Country 1-4; Tennis 1-2-3-4; Var.;ity "L' Tennis 3-4 Indeed one of the most potent examples of perpetual motion 1s fascinating AI . . . "fascinating" refers to the strange humor he displays sharp " zoot" dresser ... always itching his teachers by his anhcs


ALFRED POPLAWSKI 120 Federal St. S t. Stanialaus lntramurah. 1-2-3-t Cross Country 3-4, Library Staff 3-4. The uncrowned king ol the sharpers cuts quite a figure with his pre c 1 s ion groomed hair and neat togs never a dull moment with "Pops" and his comical remarks . . hoarse-voiced . much time spent in Ji. brary.

JAMES REIDY 5339 N. C arlisle St. Holy Child lntramura ls 1-2-3-4; Library Staff 2 Quiet a nd reserved bes t deS{ribes the soft-spoken, ea:;y.going lames ... wou ld sooner o ffer his limbs than see you stranded . . class work has improved .over the past Senior year . . . tries constant ly.

GEORGE REISS 524 S. Yewd ell St. Transfiguration Sanctuary Society I; lntramurals 1-2-3-4; Blue and Gold 4; Rifle Club 2-3-4; Rifle Team 2-3-4; Aviation Club I; Orchestra 3, Scholastic "L" 1-2· 3; Class Officer 1-2-3. Tall, i n t e 1 I i g en t, and straig htforward . . . has fabu lous string of anecdotes . . . intramura l fa natic ... verso· hie ... leader ... good suggestions

JOSEPH RICH 615 Woodland Drive. Drexel Hill Sacred Heart Introm uro ls 2-3-4; football 2; Baseba ll 3; Varsity " L" Baseball 2; Dramatics 3; Senior Ploy 3; jun ior Prom Committee 3; C loss OUicer 3-4. .Toll. eternally wears a burr . . . well known and well liked . . . s pends heaps of time m Room 204 . . . utterly impervious to it ... extremely polite.

HARRY QUINN 3432 N. Bouvier St. Our Lady of Holy Soula ln tromu rols 1-2-3-4; Cross Coun try 3-4; Track 3-4; Schola stic "L" 1-2-3; Senior Prom Committee 4. Southpaw . . . has a lair acquaintance with any wellknown dances to be found in North Philly . . . always punctual . . . has an attractive personality to both sexes

HARRY RECKNER 5994 Opal St. St. Benedict lntromuro ls 2; Dramatics 2-3-4; Senior Pla y 2-4; Aviation Club 1; Senior Prom Committee 4. Unquestionably the most energetic rooter this Alma Ma ter has had in some time . . . histrionic ability . . . quiet in class . . . • extrovertive tendencies . . . beautifully groomed wo ve .

These boys are genuine Yiollnists. They did not pick up these instruments just to pose. They played for the Senior play a.n d on several other occasions. Maybe we'll uncoYer a Frits Kreisler or a Jack Benny.


JOSEPH SAMMON 1216 E. Chelten Ave. Immaculate Conception Pa rt of Junior and Senior year spent in service . . . quietly leammg . • one of three ex -G l 's in 48 ... large inquiring expression .•. :;ure of himself .. . makes friends easily . . • helpful . . . never w ithout a companion h kes school

HOWARD RICHARD 3937 N. lOth St. St. Stephen lntramurals 1-2·3-4; Track 3-4. Cleans boilers in his idle hours . . . many find his dry humor quite funny- it i s, it's so different . . . track is his foremost claim to athletic lame . . . has developed himself into quite a weightlifter.

JOHN SABIA 223 E. Benezet St. Holy Cross Archconfraternity I; Intramurals 1-2-3-4; Football 2-3·4; Varsity "L" Football 3-4; Rille Club 3-4; Class Officer 4. Dark . .. quiet and serious in a hilarious sort of way ... has habit of asking endless trains of questions in class . . . extremes of seriousness and clowning.

JAMES SCANLIN 151 Linwood Ave. St. Colman lntramurals 2·3-4; Crew 4; Senior Prom Co.mmittee 4. Blond . . . always laughing . . . really merits h1s moniker "Smokey" .. . zoo t suiter . . . favorite occupations, eating, sleeping, and leading a merry life . .. not only trips the hght fantastic but kicks II when it's d own. nods sleepily in class alter lunch.

WIWAM SCANLAN 4715 Greene SL St. Francis of Anisi Sanctuary Society 1-2, lntramurals 1-2-4; Rille Team 1-2·3-4; Wisterian 2; Aviation Club 1-4; Senior Prom Committee 4.

Into the dark and dreary night they go after tedious hours of practice. Sounds gloomy, doesn't it? The only way to learn to play is to spend long hours of patient repetition. Wardock gets a sore arm carrying his baritone.

An easy mark lor anyone seeking support of any a~iv­ ity . . . fiendish on military topics . . . nonchalant . can't be embarrassed perpetual motion. l

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3000 Girard An. St. Ludwig lntramurols 1-2; Scholastic "L" 1-2 Stocky . . . "Max" _ . . chubby . . . mid-year grad . . . friendly to all •. . anxious to learn . . . has high ambitions . . . got off to a very good start at 1240 likes to borrow and lend assignments.


ROBERT SMITH 326 Hillside An. Immaculate Conception Sanctuary Society I; Intramurals 1-2-3; Football champs I; Scholastic "L" 1-3; Class Ofticer I. Small but solidly built ... all-around athlete and a scholar of dis tinction ... volunteer fireman . . . Bailey's bodyguard . . makes a hit easily and with everybody.

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Don't you recognize thia one? Of courae, you do. It's the col路 lege Har.est Dance. Wasn't that a pretty amooth affair? By the way, what time did you get home? I'm aaldng John WegUcki that question.

CARL SCHOEPE 7419 Sommera Road St. Athanaaius Sanctuary Society 1-2; lntramurals 1-2-3-4; Aviation Club I, Senior Prom Committee 4 Sharper . genial. generous, clean-cut. well-mannered man with the car ... dons dung arees in spare lime divers1on. garage mechanic .. ladies' man.

BERNARD SCHREIBER 847 Church Lane Immacula te Conception Cross Co untry I; Crew 4; Wisterian 1-2; Blue and Gold 4; Aviation Club 1-2-4; Photography Club 1-2. Tal ks with clos ed lips .. . silent ... minicam fiend .. . keeps trying over and over . . . s erious student . . . always improves.

JOHN SMITH 4735 Milnor St. St. Joachim lntrarnurals 1-2-3-4; Scholastic " L" I; Class Officer I. Has heaps of personal charm . . . just a natural smoothie with the women ... has been known to compose poetry, best seller quality . . . always has pretty close race with the buzzer every morning.

HARRY SEARS 5331 Darrah St. St. Bartholomew lntramurals 1-2-3; Crew 3-4; Varsity "L" Crew 3; Glee Club 4. Quiet except when he's on the roaring, reeking River Schuyllcill . . . sometimes "Ziggy" turns practical joker but is rewarded with a refreshing d unk in the Schuylkill . . . the cream of the crop of friendliness .

GEORGE SCHULTZ 818 Stafford St. Immaculate Conception Sanctuary Society I; Intramurals 1-2-3-4. One of La Salle's more boisterous individuals . . . lives a fast week-end, viz., parties, dances . . . likes crew and the faciliti es for it at Malta Boat Club.


JOHN SMYTH 137 W. Suaquebanna An. St. Boniface Dramatics 1-2-3-4; Senior Play 2-3-4; Winner of Elocution Contest 2; Class Oflicer l. Active. a little dynamo ... his serene and placid existence never gets disturbed . . . possesses a loud voice ... sharp wardrobe, par excellence . . . knows how to keep things going at gatherings of all sorts . . . "don't rush me." ROBERT SORENSEN 4616 Leiper St. St. Martin of Tour~ lntramurols 1-2-3-4; Football Champs 4; Football Manager 2-3-4; Varsity "L" Football 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Senior Prom Committee 4; Scholastic "L" 1-2-3; Scholastic Medal 2.3; Closs Offlcer 1-2. Small . . . good-looking with a Danish accent . . . serious about school work .. . never rated anything but gold cords . . . lunch-eater in class . . . reserved.

JOSEPH STEELMAN 6147 N. Mar~hall St. St. Helena Football 2-3-4; Varsity "L" Football 4; Closs Officer 1-2. Fiery redhead with a matching personality . . . never in trouble although he a lways sports a smile which looks as though it were made for mischief . . ever eager lor a gay time . . . a real friend.

And tha ia our ThcmkagiYing Dance, .,hic:h alao atood out oa the aocial calendar. I w onder ..,hat that fello.,'a looking atHubba, Hubba. That'• Harry Reckner doing ao ..,ell, ao he thinlca by the look on bia face.

EDWARD STEMMLER 1312 Wellington St. Reaurrection lntramurals 1-2-3; Cheerleader 1-2-3; Co-captain 4. The ideal genial, cordial host ... has a peculiar laugh all his own which throws his listen ers into gales of ml!'lh ... boasts of the beauties of Castor Gardens . . . never misses a social event sponsore d by L S.HS.

RICHARD STOLZER 5760 N. 20th St. Immaculate Conception lntramurals 1-2-3-4; Baseboll 4. Takes great pains to keep nair slicked down . . . goes all out in remaining loyal to our Alma Mater's activities, social. athletic, and otherwise . . . active in intramurals • .. a bit bashful at times.

' FREDERICK STELMACH 1172 Atlantic Ave., Camden St. Joaeph Dramatics 4; Library Stoll 4; Art Club 4. A student who takes his studies seriously . . . speaks with a Camden accent . . . hustles about doing good deeds lor his fellow students ... a great little fellow to be acquainted with.


PAUL SUNDERMANN 2107 Medary AYe. St. Benedid lntramurals I -2; Basketball 1-2-3-4; Cross Country 4; Crew 3-4; Varsity "L" Basketball 3-4; Crew 3; Cross Country 4; Closs Officer 1-23-4. A really versatile athlete ... continually caught wearing his teeth behind a great big grin . . . constant companion of Jaclc Kane . . . attracts friends by the score . . . forward in maintaining a point ... good student.

CORNEIJUS SULLIVAN 5506 N. Marshall St. ' Incarnation Intromurals 1-2-3-4; Footboll 2-3-4, Varsity ''L" Footboll 4; Glee Club 3-4. Looks at the world from h1s towering height . . . one of the bulwarks of the Ammenda\e Drive . . . handsome, well b u ilt, sociable .. . graduated at mid-year . . . persistence usually results in success.

THOMAS SUMMERS 2725 N. Hollywood St. Corpus Christi Intra murals 1-2-3; Class 01hcer 3-4. Good-looking : . . brown e~s . . . b rown hair . . . wisecracks, he's got a million of 'em . .. e xcells in the language of our Good Neighbors to the South . . . hit 20th a nd Olne y from ye olde annex . . . one of 4B's spokesmen on the Student Council.

Do you think we'll eYer make OW' expenses? Maybe we ought to do something spectacular. Why not offer a date with the school's secretary as an i.ncentiYe lor the sale of tickets? Anqelotti and Collins ask.

DANIEL SWEENEY 204 Hoplrins Ave .. Haddonfield. N. J, Christ th e King lntramurals 2-3; Track 4. Sparkling wit . . . vivid imagination . . . whiles his summers away on the sunny shores of Ocean City . . . is fond of dances, parties, and stuff like that there . . . is a welcome addition to any and all gatherings . a great sleeper . . . a Southern crawl.

FRANCIS TAYLOR 7103 N. Broad St. Holy Angels Intramurals 1-2-3-4; Track 3-4. Always very pleasant . . . fond of mplcing ridiculous comparisons . . . honorably discharged Boy Scout . . . caters to all the local sandlot A. C .'s . . . won fame as a hurdler . . . a smoothie in his dress.

BAYMOND TELLER 1114 Childs Ave .. Drexel Hill Sacre d Heart Archconfraternity 1-2-3-4; Sanctuary Society 1-2; Intramurals 1-2-4; Cheerleader 12-3-4; Wisterian 2-3-4; Blue and Gold, editor-in-chief 4; Riding Club 3-4; Glee Club 4; Photography Club 2; Scholastic "L" I. Active about school . now attend ing St. Charles Seminary . . . an asset to every activity he was ever in . . . try anything once.

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ALBERT WOLF 256 E. Howell St. St. William Sanctuary Society l; Intramurals 1-2-3-4. Sports a classy antique which he testifies is a Plymouth . . . after advancing from a caddy he has become quite a golfer . . . is one of Lhe "boys" at Holy Child . •. his nome is a true description.

This ia Brother Edward John's office, the pla ce where those little billa come from. Sometimes the Bursar's Office is a busy place. but, more often than not. very few aeem to be in a great rush to get their tuition billa paid.

GOD AND JOE Centuriea ago a man of thirty-three y eara shed hia blood for the p eace of mankind. Only His blood would suffice then: only your aon'a ' or brother's would suffice centuries later. For atory' a sake. let's call you r aon , or brothe r. or whoever he may b Joe. Are these two alike? The Man centuries aqo waa a prince; in your eyes Jo e was. too. Some may ask. "Is this right. comparing ~od and man?" But waa not Christ Man when He died on the croaa? What difference where each one died. Calvary or Iwo Jima? They are synonymous; they mean suffering. Was their sacrifice worthwhile? As a result of Christ's suffering man found a goal for His ideals; aa a result of Joe's, man might have an easier time attaining that goal We cannot let either of them down. These two men paid a bill. What was tha t bill? It was the price of p ea c -blood.

EDWARD MAHONEY. R.I.P. The first of his cla ss to get into heave n . .. came to this e arth in 1927 ... s pent g rammar school da ys in Imma culate Concep tion School, Je nkintown . . . partia l scholarship to La Salle . . . football team 2 and 3 ... joined Marine Corps in summer of '45 ... died in the service of his country .. . has a permanent place in his classmates' prayers, hearts, and memories. May his soul rest in peace !

VINCENT WOLFINGER 1336 W. Haines St. Immacula te Conception lntramura ls 1-2-4; Junior Varsity Football 2. Despite 11.-..M physique, Vince ~as be orne a lineman in foot I Joyed mostly in Pop ner circuit . :. indus t ri~d d !ermined . . ent for good frequen reason . . can worlt d he tries . . . friendly.

CHARLES WYNN 6442 Lawnton St. St. Bridget Archconfroternity I; Intramurals l-2-3-4; Foot b a II champs 4; Track 1-2; Blue and Gold 4; Wisterion 2-3-4; Boxing Club 4; Senior Prrun Committee 4; Student Council 3-4, Vice-President 4; Junior Prom Committee· 3. Smooth speaker . . .~as hopes of being architect . . . many friends . . . no limit to his ambitions . . . will try anything . . . can't be discouraged.

STANLEY ZALEC.KY 2819 Wmton St. St. Casimir lntramurols 1-2-3-4; Wisterian 2; Scholastic "L" 1-2-3. Long and leon . . . typifies the very essence of neatness .assignments are usually prized by his teachers . . . on excellent student .. • co-operative . . . jovial but not boisterous.



• • The curriculum at La Salle College High School has been designed specifically for those wishing to qualify for entrance into college on completion of high school. Although there is a wide range of electives, certain fundamental subjects are required. The Brothers are well qualified to prepare boys for college work. Although La Salle has grown as a consequence of war conditions, it is essentially a small private school in spirit. Individual attention to each student is stressed. A very elaborate guidance program is provided to assist students to adjust themselves to the school environment and to help them solve their perplexing problems. When a student graduates from La Salle he bears the impress of a strong and virile character which has been patiently molded by the care and interest of the .Brothers.

UPPER RIGHT: The cour.. in Biology consists of much laboratory work as well aa formal lectures. Peering through the microscopes and cutting up (literally) are the two fCf'forite paa-r.:r""'!."....,IIWIIII'-IC!m'""='"--~~-r-.:""1'1 times. Thia introduction to the physical sciences teaches the habits of obse"ation and accuracy.

RIGHT: There are so many occasions when the ability to type comes in nry bandy. Typ· ing enables a student to present much better work in school. Every La Salle student baa the opportunity e f acquiring t.h ia extremely u1eful skill. You soon get uaed to the noise.

LEFT: Many atudenta plan to follow profe..ions in which a thorough knowledge of drawing ia an essential requirement. With a well-equipped mechanical drawing room. La Salle students painstakingly work for the skill that a good drawing requires.



Although La Salle High School has been located at Twentieth and Olney for a number of years. use is still made of the Bouvie r Mansion at 1240 North Broad Street. Old La Salle, as many prominent La Sa:te graduates re fer to it, paternally looks down on the firs t- and secondyear men as they struggle through their high school subjects.

The spnit of 1240 is one of JOvial and almost intimate friendship because of the smallness of the student b ody. Everyone knows everyone else. The same subjects that are taught at the main institution are, likewise, included m the curriculum of 1240. Th1s makes the transfer to the main institution a very Silllple one.

McElrone appeara to be very intent on hia experiment. Ia he on the verqe of a new discovery of how to split the atom? "Leave ua not qet blown to p ieces."

The elaborate diaplaya in both the .lecture room and laboratory are 1b deaiqned aa to ~nable the a tudent to gather in teresting inJormation from them. Viauali&ing facta helps memory.



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ABOVE. LEFT TO BIGHT: Joe Pendelto~ get• a qoinq ont to put him " in the pink" for the big tight. Complicationa multiply aa the de ad Mr. Fcrrnt~worth baa to admit. A couple of he~enly m euengera concur.

La Salle this year again carried on its tradition of successful Senior plays by producing the very enjoyable "Here Comes Mr. Jordan." Precedent was again broken when a modern and wholly different type of comedy was selected as the Senior production in contrast to the classical drama on which our plays were usually based. The story, which has a lso been made into a motion picture, concerns a boisterous and impetuous young fighter whose guardian angel has called him too soon, and his misadventures in trying to lind another body to live out h1s remaining 64 years on earth. With the help of Mercy Acad emy, the La Salle Players of 1946 merit a hallowed place in our memories of outstanding La Salle productions.

BELOW: Our director, Mr. Roy White. adda a note of distinction to La Salle'• dramatic efforta. BIGHT: Not e•ery thing met the eye. Some of the atage crew prepare a aet.


LEFT: With the thundering of applause our theapiana are called to the atage to accept the well-earned reward of their effort• from an appreciath•e audience. With the capable aid of Mercy Academy. La Salle did it again. SENIOR PLAY CAST AS THEY APPEARED .. IGNATIUS MUBRAY ... •. . • •.. . • • WlLlJAM SEIBERLICH Second Escort . . .•• .. . • .. . . .. . . .. . JOHN KENNEDY Joe Pendleton . . . . . •• . . • . • HUMBERT SWEENEY Me11enger 7013 ..... ..... ..... • LAWRENCE DILLON Nurae • •. •• • . . . . JOSEPHINE MciNTYRE Tony Abbott . . . . . . . . •• • •. • • . . JOHN A. SMITH Julia Farnsworth . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INEZ COLLINS ............................ MARIE !IRK .. . . . . . . .... . .. .. . . PEGGY SMITH .. .. ... .. .. . .. . ... . CATHERINE MONAGHAN Suaie . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . ELSIE POMPER Max Levine HARRY RECKNER Inapector Williams ...... .. .. .... . JOHN HAMILTON • ...... EDWARD SOUTHERN Officer . . . . . . .. " '. . . .. .. . . . . . HERBERT KAUFMAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JAMES CUNNION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAUL KAUFMAN the r ..ponaibility, but gina the glory to the actors. I.Efl: Tranaformation-Hc:rrrr Bedtner sud· dealy becom.. Max Le'rine with the aid of an expert.


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LEn' TOP: Wynn aeke. "Will I ever get that tie on right?"--one oJ the a nxious queetiona while donning that tux. LEFT BOTTOM: "Afttr the washing I gave this car. it ought to give off a blinding glare.'' comments Schrieber. CIRCLE: Eliot Lawrence tells ua what happened "Back in the Comer Where You Are." BOTTOM CIRCLE: The dance committee with their dates takes time out to watch the cameraman's birdie. RIGHT TOP: Eliot Lawrence and his merry-men from a higher vantage point. The balcony was the "sitter-outera" paradise. RIGHT BOTTOM: Sweet dreams. ah yea.

There I was, entering the main b allroom of the BellevueStratford, living through a dream come true at last. My escort commented on the grandeur of the ball room, e specially on the novel star-light ftxtures. After dancing to a slow, melodious number everyone gathered around the stage to hear a new novelty number arranged by Eliot Lawrence During the intermission the Prom Committee posed for several pictures for the yearbook. The others beguiled themselves by gracefully d raping themselves on cha1fs around the hall and the balcony or drinking refreshing cokes. When the music resumed everyone commented en the good taste of the numbers played-swee t music predominated. To the strains of "Good Night. Sweetheart!" the couples d isbanded and left knowmg that they had an enjoyable evening.


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On Wednesday night, November 28, the Stud ent Council, on behalf of the Senior Class, sponsored its hrst social activity, the Thanksgiving Dance. Assisted by the splendid cooperation of the underclassmen and of the grads, numerous couples glided across the floor of the dimly ht college auditonum to the sparkling mus1c of the "Esquires." The vocals were sung by pretty Ann Wilson. This donee served as a kind of nohce of what the Sentor Class, under the guidance of the Student Council. could do m any future socials that the school might hold. After the success of th1s dance, the Senior Prom held no fears as far as its financial support was concerned. It vtas the soc1al success of the Fall.

TOP: Brother Cassian sees to it that gate -crashers are quickly nabbed. LEFT CENTER: Bob Thorton gives out with a lew solid licks. RIGHT CEN TER: Our school secretarie s step out ol role lor the n ight and play hal路 chec k girls. LEf"T: from the contented smiles on their laces. night life agrees with these social butterUica.


With the opening of the school term in September carne the traditional Saturday rught dances held in the college auditorium every other Saturday under the sponsorship of the Mothers' Club La Salle has rapidly become the haven of all hep-cats and bobby-snxers. Supported both by the upperclassmen and the underclasses this dance has become one of the most popular activities of the school. With Brother E james and Brother D john directing, the Saturday evening dances are accomplishing quite well the purpose for which they were inaugu路 rated. They certamly have supplied the students with proper social activity and at the same time under excellent supervision.

TOP: Down the steps to the floor be路 low-a smooth floor for dancing. LEFT CENTER: Getting coats and hats sometimes proves a difficult Job be路 cause of the crowd. BIGHT CENTER: Refreshments served by Mrs. DreUing of the Mothers' Club. BIGHT: Such graceful dancers deserve more space than this small picture.



TOP: The huge crowd at La Salle Night alwaye enjoya the friendly atmosphere which permeate• the card partiea of the club. BELOW TOP: The magician at Mooae Hall aeema to bern been able to fool the crowd with hia many tricka at the Variety Show. BOTTOM: After the Variety Show entertainment, tboae wishinq to dance aimply mond the cbaira aaide and enJoyed the lilting atraina of qood muaic in the auditorium. cmcLE: After aponaorinq events for otbera. the mothers decided to haYe a bit of relaxation themaelYea.


ABOVE TOP: At the Benjamin Franltlin Hotel. Brother D. Luke receina a gilt in token of hia work with the Men of La Salle. BOTTOM: The membera of the football team were the gueata at a banquet at the Sunken Gardena aponaored by the Men of La Salle and the Athletic Aaaociation. BELOW LEFT: Brother G. John, moderator of the Men of La Salle. qreeted Mr. Joseph Wilaon, who apoke to the group concerninq income tax. Mr. Edward Sullivan aecured Mr. Wilaon'a aerricea. RIGHT: Mr. William Whiteaide addreaae .. the executive committee on aome propoaal.


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ABOVE TOP: The winner in the baq race at the Family Picnic aponsored by the Men of La Salle. BOTTOM: The fathera joined in with the mothera to make the Variety Show a succesa. Cffi· CLE: After formal meeting-a, the me.mbera qo to the achool cafe· teria for refreahmenta and a aocial qat-together. BELOW: Mr. Wilaon tell• the men what~ey can and can't do with the in· come tax. Thi1 talk wa1 hiqhly infoi'IIKIItive.


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