Cathedral College of the Immaculate Conception - Annual Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

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A N N U A L l 9 3 6 0 ' DONALD G. CRYNES ST. PASCAL BAYLON PARISH, HOLLIS True humility, the highest virtue, mother of them all. -Tennyson. Donald Crynes is the type of student about whom nobody in the school has ever heard except his classmates and sometimes even they forget that he is in their midst. This is because Donald is a strong, silent man. Long ago he must have heard the saying that an empty barrel makes the most noise, and he has suc- cessfully taken care that the adage could never be applied to him. The class can always tell when it is about two minutes of nine for it is at that time that silent Don slips into class each morning. We nomi- nate him as the student who has had the slickest haircomb over a period of years. His neat ap- pearance would suggest the nickname of Dap- per Don but everyone will agree that he has to bow before Fergus Burke. In addition to being quiet and debonair, Donald possesses true humility and natural humor. In all he is a gentleman. What finer tribute could we pay him? HARRY M. CULKIN oUR LADY or LORETTO PARISH, HEMPSTEAD So sweet the blush of bashfulness Even pity can scarce wish it less. -Byron. Here is the fair-haired boy of sixth year-also known as Handsome Harry. Ut you ever meet him, you will see that he does not belie his name.l Harry came to us in fourth year and his ready smile, pleasant disposition and gentility won us immediately. Lately Harry's far heralded, traditional, phe- nomenal blushing has been surpassed in reputa- tion by a newly discovered hobby of his-hitch- hiking! They say he travels tar and wide-via the thumb. As a member of the Achille Haiti Society, Harry has been steady and faithful. And when not otherwise engaged, he can be found exhibiting his dexterity at the ping-pong table. That lett hand of Harry swings a mean racquet-good enough to have made him the runner-up in the College finals. ln scholastics, Harry is diligent and serious. His marks well show his worth as a fine student. All in all, we hold Harry in high regard and his presence among us in future years will be most Welcome. 17

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'0CA'l'HEDRAL COLLEGE ROBERT J. BARNWELL ST. BARTHOLOMEW PARISH, ELMHURST A man of letters, manners, morals, parts. -Cowper. Bob is one of the distinguished looking members of our class. A tall, well-set gentle- man, Bob has often been known to move the class by the rumble of his booming voice. He has always been found prepared to defend the lrish race and to expound its praises. Bob is one of our mates who, besides other things, has learned to push the pen, and has had articles printed in both the GAR- GOYLE and the ANNUAL. A loyal friend, a trusty pal and a plug- ger, Bob has always been a popular mem- ber of the class. He has engaged himself in social work both during the school year as an Achille Ptatti worker, and during the summer as a Catholic Charity assistant. Besides this, Bob is cr member of the Business Staff of the GARGOYLE, the Alumni Editor of the AN- NUAL and a camper of some renown, A fervor that is outstanding distinguishes him when he is with us and has left its mark upon us. His zeal, ability, and persistency cannot go unrewarded. SYLVESTER G. BENACK ASCENSION PARISH, ELMHURST For his heart was in his work, and the heart Giveth grace unto every Art, -Longfellow. Syl has always had one thing in mind, the quest for knowledge. His efforts in that regard have not availed him nought, for he has been the recipient of many an honor at Cathedral. He is a member of our library staff, an Associate Editor of the GARGOYLE, one who has tread the boards as a St. Francis Player, and a singer of the choir. It has been rumored that he spent part of the summer vacation, trying to acquire a familiarity with Chinese and Sanskrit, His efforts are not limited to studies, however, for Syl has for many years been one of our class basketball team with a style of play that is indeed individual and all his own. That Syl will go far, we have no doubt. His earnestness, coupled with a good nature, will secure for him a high position in later life. The Church is always in need of schol- ars and we see in him one of the answers to that need. His erudition has fitted him with a most formidable weapon to fight the good fight well. 14

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OOCATI-IEDRAL COLLEGE JOHN C. DALY SAINT LUKES PARISH, WHITESTONE Cheerful at morn he wakes from short repose, Breathes the keen air and carols as he goes. -Goldsmith. Cheer, cheer, cheer. We have never seen aught else on Iohn's countenance. In fact, we so far have tailed to notice even the slighest sem- blance of sadness issuing from his beaming Visage. One somehow doesn't realize that mel- ancholy exists when he is in our midst. Iohn is well known for his ability to burst into melody at all occasions and delight us with a song. Iohn is, above all, a scholar. All through his years at Cathedral, he has been an honor man. CPerhaps there is something in the old idea of the high forehead lending to genius.J His erudite- ness, ambition, and good humor have secured a firm grip on the hearts of his companions. Many a dreary day has been turned into one of joy merely through the uplifting touch of his char- acter. His radiantly pleasant personality has filled us with naught save agreeable memories and we look forward to having those many sad moments which will undoubtedly occur in later life made happy ones by his company. JOSEPH F. DALY SAINT CHARLES BORROMEO PARISH, BROOKLYN Take him all in all he is a man. -Shakespeare. toe measures up in every way to our estima- tion of the ideal classmate. He is first, last, and always, a gentleman. Besides, Ice is the liv- ing, walking exponent of the slogan, Keep Smiling! When his friendly lips are not parted in a pleasant smile disclosing his Iaultless teeth, his merry brown eyes flash forth paens of joy. Per- sistency and loyalty are outstanding attributes in Guiseppe, tEvidence-He still roots for the Dodgersj When time hangs heavy and our countenances are glum we instinctively turn to Ioe Ior a cheery remark that brightens the spirits of all. He is another of the noble souls who have given un- selfishly of his time in performing that meritorious spiritual work of mercy, viz.: instructing the igno- rant. We are certain that no tears of bitter failure shall find his tomb. 18