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

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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

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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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A N N U A L JOSEPH F. BUCKLEY OUR LADY OF VICTORY PARISH, BROOKLYN Wit, the pupil of the soul's clear eye. -Davies. Ioe has the unique distinction of being the youngest man in the class. This alone has earned for him the appellation of Baby Buck. Coupled with this is the fact that, notwithstand- ing his youth, he is one of the few Who have accomplished in five and a half years what it has taken the rest of us six to do. His sparkling wit has guided the humor col- umns of the GARGOYLE for the past two yearsg short stories, one-act plays cmd poetry by the ream have all been the products of his facile pen. Cartoonist, par excellence, yet finding in his more serious self a fine artistic bent, he has enjoyed the laurels of staff artist for the ANNUAL. Ioe is ct thespian of no mean ability, and finds his physical recreation in Inter-Class Basketball. For all of his many and diversified activities, scholastic requirements have never been neg- lected. A man of merit, a man of Worth, Ioe is certain to meet with as full a measure of success in years to come as he has enjoyed within the walls of Alma Mater. FERGUS A. BURKE SAINT AGATHA'S PARISH, BROOKLYN A finished gentleman from top to toe. -Byron. Glance at a lad with a ready smile and an infectious laugh which have endeared him to all his classmates. His facility of speech and pleasant voice have Won the pride of Bay Ridge the position of one of the foremost Hlunchroom debaters. lt is not uncommon to see Fergus in the midst of a serious discussion suddenly to, burst out into uproarious laughter at something that flits across the pages of his memory. We do not care to censure Fergus for this uncanny habit because in the long run we have as much enjoyment out of these outbursts as he does. He knows how to get the most out of life and does it with a laugh and a smile. Fergus, by the way, is one of the most nattily groomed lads in our midst. He sings a mean tenor in the choir and has graced the Achille Ratti with his burning enthusiasm. Fergus is regarded by his classmates as a true comrade. With his happy disposition, his remarkable perseverance and his ingratiating mannerisms, he has achieved a Well-ren'Iem- bered niche in the happy recollections of those with whom he has associated. 15 f