Classmates
John Seasock
Then
Now
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 4 |
| Occupation: | Semi Retired |
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Comment:
While I have seen some classmates on various Founders' Day Celebrations I haven't seen most since Graduation. Looking forward to seeing many more. |
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| Names of Children: | Kimberly, John, Karen, Keri |
| Military History: | USAR - Sergeant/Tank Commander |
| Cities lived in: | Fort Knox, KY; West Point, KY; Harrisburg, PA; Frackville, PA |
| Interest/Hobbies: Genealogy, Coin collecting, Stamp collecting, Woodworking, Public Service | |
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Accomplishments,/endeavors, misc info you wish to share with your classmates:
B.S. Degree in Business Administration, Kings College, Wilkes-Barre, PA. After leaving Girard I became a Bank Teller, Contractor, IBM Programmer and Statistician for the PA. Dept. of Labor, progressing to Assistant Controller for Cadillac Cable Corp., Corporate Controller for Jonard Industries Inc., President of International House, Inc. and Chairman of the Board for Renaissance Psychological & Counseling Corp. Inc., in conjunction with being an Entrepreneur owning my own Retail/Franchise business Small World and Contracting Business. I am a 3rd Degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus, Past Exalted Ruler of the B.P.O. EIks Club, Vice President of the Church Council, Co-Chairman with my wife of the Slavic Festival for 34 years and again Co-Chairman with my wife of the Emmaus House Project for 24 years for which we provided food and clothing to the Homeless in Harlem, NY. |
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Girard Senick
Then
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 2 |
| Occupation: | CEO Senco, Inc./Better Pool Management |
| Names of Children: | Jennifer, Timothy |
| Military History: | None |
| Cities lived in: | Easton, PA; Warrington, PA |
| Interest/Hobbies: Travel, Art Collecting, Reading, Casino Craps | |
| Accomplishments,/endeavors, misc info you wish to share with your classmates: I spent 30 years in education as a teacher, coach and administrator. I now operater a swimming pool service company in Philadelphia | |
Bill Shimukonas
Then
Now
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 1 |
| Occupation: | Retired |
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Comment:
Retired from everything a few years ago; worked primarily in construction field, a smidgen of post office. Married to a terrific Polish gal (and, yes, we do enjoy dancing to the polka, obereks, the chicken dance and all that kind of stuff), one son, a Villanova grad who now has his own business (OSK Technologies), a terrific daughter-in-law (Special Ed teacher in one of our local school districts), and one beautiful granddaughter. Was involved with the CYO (Catholic Youth Organization) at our local parish for a number of years as a coach, board member, and a short stint as Athletic Director; am a member of the VFW, NRA, SF Assn, a couple of unions; Some college, no degrees; Currently, my time is largely devoted to construction related projects for local friends and our own home. I guess you can call that a hobby. Enjoy getting out in the woods, do a little camping from time to time, some dancing when the opportunities arise. |
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| Names of Children: | William Michael |
| Military History: | Army, six years active duty; 20 years Reserves and Guard. |
| Cities lived in: | Philadelphia PA; Los Angeles, CA; Stateline, CA; San Francisco, CA; Honolulu, HI; back to Philly; Schwenksville, PA; various military installations/duty assignments here and abroad. |
Mike Soccio
Then
Now
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 2 |
| Occupation: | Retired |
| Comment: Enjoying retirement here in upstate South Carolina. Mountains, lakes, Clemson U. Free to come and go when I please. Probably would not have gotten to this point without Girard | |
| Names of Children: | Dianne, Andrea |
| Military History: | Army Reserves 1963 - 1969 CBR Specialist |
| Cities lived in: | Mechanicsburg, PA; Landenburg, PA; Newark, DE; Chadds Ford, PA; Geneva, Switzerland; Salem, NC |
| Interest/Hobbies: Golf, Skiing, hiking, kayaking and traveling | |
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Accomplishments,/endeavors, misc info you wish to share with your classmates:
B. S. in Business Management from Penn State, 6 years Army Reserves - Chemical Corp, 35 years Technical and Management career with DuPont. Regional IS Mgr - Europe. Retired in 1999. 44 great years with wife, Kit! |
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Robert Stickler
Now
| Marital status: | Committed Relationship |
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| Children: | 1 |
| Occupation: | Retired |
| Comment: Nice website. Hope it works out.. | |
Thomas Swinburne
Then
Now
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 2 |
| Occupation: | Retired and loving it |
| Names of Children: | Tammy and Billy |
| Cities lived in: | Tamaqua,Pa |
| Interest/Hobbies: Restoring antique cars | |
Edward Toff
Then
Now
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 4 |
| Occupation: | Retired |
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Comment:
The Hum did form a lot of who I am, for the good and the Bad. I think that a good deal of how successful I (maybe) was, could be attributed to the dicipline learned at the Hum. I miss Jack Puhala a lot. We became even better friends after we left the Hum. I take great joy in my seven Grandchildren, the oldest of which is now pregnant and going to make me a great grandfather. After my first wife passed away and I met my beautiful Ellie, I gained my fourth son Nick who is Ellie's son. 58 |
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| Names of Children: | Ed, Tom, Bryan & Nick |
| Military History: | Girard College Corp of Cadets |
| Cities lived in: | Philadelphia, PA, -Pennsauken, NJ,- Silver Spring, MD-Mullica Hill, NJ |
| Interest/Hobbies: Bad Golf (I really stink), woodworking/refinishing, Gardening And I now Sew. I belong to the Salem County Sportsmens Club and am a member of their Tuesday gang. (Thats the retirees who do most of the work there.) My wife and I love eating out in good restaurants. | |
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Accomplishments,/endeavors, misc info you wish to share with your classmates:
Receiving the Alumni award of merit was one of the best things that was bestowed on me. I have also received an award from the "Philadelphia Unemployment Project." and the Jack Howard Award from the Basketball Program which I ran. In my career - I went through the ranks of my Union and ended as an International Vice President, traveling throughout the United States and Canada negotiating Contracts, handeling Arbitrations and running Educational programs for the Union. These included Health & Safety, Officer Training and Apprentice and Journeyperson craft training. I was one of the founders of the Philadelphia Unemployment Project and was its First Chairman of the Board. I ran for (and lost) Township Committee for Harrison Township, where I live in the section called Mullica Hill. I keep involved in the workings of the township. I have run a basketball program for my former Church in Pennsauken, NJ and coached in that program after my children were out of it. ( Never coached my own children. ) I was a soccer referee for quite some time, but gave it up when I couldn't keep up with the ten year olds on the field. I am the President of the "South Jersey Wave chapter of the Girard College Alumni and am on the Board of Govenors, and a member of the Personnel Committee of the Board. |
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Sedgwick Tourison
Then
Now
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 3 |
| Occupation: | Court interpreter |
| Comment: Still working. Can't afford to retire just yet. Looking forward to the 50th. | |
| Names of Children: | Kenneth, Steven, Sedgwick III |
| Military History: | Retired US Army 1978 |
| Cities lived in: | Too many to mention |
| Interest/Hobbies: Writing. | |
| Accomplishments,/endeavors, misc info you wish to share with your classmates: Survived to draw social security. Decided last year to go back to school and I'm now within five months of completing my master's in adult education through the University of Phoenix online program. Two books published, one of them publish in both Vietnam and China. | |
Tom Upton
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Now
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 2 |
| Occupation: | Retired |
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Comment:
Living in a slower paced life has given us time to enjoy being together. Our grandchildren are taking good care of us. Hopefully all my classmates got what they wanted out of their lives so far -- The Best To All! |
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| Names of Children: | Stacey, Tom |
| Military History: | None |
| Cities lived in: | Phila., PA; Upper Darby, PA & Aston, PA |
| Interest/Hobbies: The Civil War, Thomas Jefferson & My grandchildren | |
| Accomplishments,/endeavors, misc info you wish to share with your classmates: I have enjoyed my work experience in printing, but like retirement! My wife and I take care of our 2 twin granddaughters, age 2, Abigail & Hannah | |
John Urofsky
Then
Now
| Marital status: | Single |
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| Occupation: | retired Sr VP - PNC Bank |
| Military History: | US NAVY commissioned 3/5/65 served on board the USS Enterprise (CVAN -65) from 3/65 to 11/66. PCF Training, Coronado, CA 11/66-2/67. Officer- in-Charge PCF 42 (Swift Boat) Crew 51A in Cam Ranh Bay and then Cua Viet (I Corp) Viet Nam. Discharged 3/1/68 |
| Cities lived in: | Philadelphia |
| Interest/Hobbies: Travel is a hobby and I have been to Antarctica, Tibet, China, Indonesia (Komodo and Borneo), Brazil (the Pantanal), Madagascar as well as the usual spots in Europe. I love food and wine and am a past President and a Member of the Executive Committee International Wine and Food Society, a member of the German wine Society. and several informal wine groups. | |
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Accomplishments,/endeavors, misc info you wish to share with your classmates:
I continue being active in community and civic endeavours. I am a Past President of the USO Philadelphia and remain on the President\'s Council. I recently served 4 years as Chairman of the Board and CEO of the PA School for the Deaf ( my parents\' school). I am now an Emeritus Trustee after serving on he Board for 23 years. I am a former board member and now serve on the Advisory Boards of the Homeless Advocacy Project and the Philadelphia Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts. I served on the boards of the Fleisher Art Memorial and the Philadelphia Art Alliance. I am a former Trustee of the Philadelphia Bar Foundation and currently serve as a member of the Grants Committee. I spent four years mentoring a student for the Philadelphia Futures Program. I am looking forward to seeing my classmates again. |
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