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

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CATHEDRAL COLLEGE GEORGE A. CONROY ST. MARY, GATE OF HEAVEN PARISH, OZONE PARK The thing that goes the farthest towards making life worthwhile, That costs the least and does the most is just a pleasant smile. -Nesbit. Six years ago, Georgie entered the portals of Cathedral as the smallest freshman, But in spite of his Lilliputian stature, however, which, it might be mentioned, has since grown to pleasing di- mensions, Georgie has a gigantic heart and this is evidenced in his every word and gesture. Bubbling over with mischievous fun and beam- ing with belligerent proclivities, this little Her- cules beguiles his true self by perpetually writhing his mouth into an electrifying smile. Although Georgie is always overflowing with life and iellowship and continually lending color to our long school hours, he is also possessed of a more serious side. He is, for example, an undustrious and faithful member of the Achille Ratti Society. He is indeed waxing strong and interested in the performance of this sacrificing foretaste of the Work-which, We feel certain, he will wholeheartedly ply in years to come. THOMAS F. CRIBBIN sr. PATRtcK's PARISH, roar HAMILTON Sincerity is an openness of hearty 'Tis found in a very few people. -Charron. The gentleman who wrote, When Irish Eyes Are Smiling, must have been acquainted with Tommy g for Tommy has the very auld sod of Erin flashing from his twinkling eyes. Tommy is perhaps best known for his wonder- ful powers of speech whether it be on the debat- ing rostrum ffor he is one of our debatersl or in an informal gathering. Whether Tommy is helping the GARGOYLE get funds, or Writing for the ANNUAL, or singing his high tenor in the choir, or performing his scholastic tasks, or instructing his religion class as a member of the Achilli Ratti Society, he is above all sincere. Since he came into our midst three years ago, his piety and humility have created impressions that will never be forgotten. Certainly many a pupil of his must have been inspired by his very zeal, let alone his ability. Those same smiling eyes mirror good humor as well as serious-mindedness about his calling in life, and we cannot see how Tommy will fail to win over many cr convert as he has won over us. To use the words of that same gentleman mentioned before, 'Tommy' has stolen our hearts away. 16

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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

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A JOHN E. DIERKS HOLY NAME PARISH, BROOKLYN Thy wit is as quick as the greyhound, it catches. -Shakespeare. One might spend hours studying Iohn from what may be seen in the picture and come to know him not at all, but after six years of com- panionship, we find that he has become not merely one of us, but part of us. Seeking ad- jectives, we find dry and droll most fitting. A smile that seems to radiate good humor, is the crowning glory of almost six feet of him that has the consistent habit of spreading in four or five general directions upon the slighest provocation. ln scholarly fashion he has found little or no trouble in maintaining a good average at his books. In the sports world here at college, he has born the Blue and White time and time again as aquatic mentor on the Varsity squad. Iohn has endeared himself to the class as a whole for his Classnotes as a member of the GAHGOYLE staff, he has unselfishly and unstint- ingly given of his time and efforts to the work of the Achille Ratti Society. A man, a student, a friend, that's what Iohnny is to us. Ad multos beatos annos, Iohnl JOHN M. DONELON OUR LADY or MERCY PARISH, FOREST HILLS No one but himself can be his parallel. -Pope. Six stirring years at Cathedral have had telling effects upon Iohn, undoubtedly because of his lofty, flaming ideals and his feverish, palpitating tempo rimed so perfectly with those of the Col- lege. His fascinating career, rife with diversified success, screams its own story. The 220-yard free style and the fancy diving laurels, to begin with, consistently fell to him during his four years with the swimming team. As the editor of the GARGOYLE, he has gloried in the unparalleled excellence of this year's publications. That he is a natural master of histrionics as well as a com- placent, commanding and impressive figure On the public platform is something to which all who have beheld him will readily attest. His spark- ling personality, flavored with his scintillating wit and colored with his ready smile, has merited for him the Warm, admirable fellowship of his classmates, the self-same fellowship that swept him into the presidency of the students council. Amid the normal, fitful helter-skelter of school life, lohn is ever the reviving leader, amid the slothful, lackadaisical element of the college, he is ever the exponent of school spirit. His record, indeed, anticipates a glorious future. 19 N N U A L l 9 3 6 ' 0