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

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CATHEDRAL COLLEGE LOUIS F. FERBER sr. AGNES PARISH, ROCKVILLE CENTER Wit and humor belong to genius alone. -Cervantes. We were tempted to call Louie, Sunny Lou, for when you meet him, you are warmed by his sunny, broad smile. But Louie is better known as the Rustic, hailing as he does from Rockville Center- the best little village on the lsland. So says Louie. Well, it IS little, but about being the best in anything-you haven't proven your point yet, Mr. Ferber. A sure sign of Spring is the sight of Louie dashing about on the handball court. He likes the game and is one of the best in the school at it. For indoor relaxation, Louie so wielded the ping-pong racquet that he became Senior Champ. Besides this Louie has been a fighter for-and on-the College basketball team, while the Achille Ratti Society and the ANNUAL staff find his name on their rosters. In the meantime, Louie manages to stay up Well in front with the leaders in class Work. He is a great fellow-always eager for a laugh, happy-go-lucky and ever Willing to oblige. And that is what makes us look forward to hav- ing you with us, Louie, for the rest of the pull. MICHAEL J. FLEMING SAINT THOMAS THE APOSTLE PARISH, WOODHAVEN Mirth, with thee l mean to live. -Milton. Michael, the lad with the laughing eyes, is especially famous among us for two things. First, Mike, as he is called by the lads of the class, has attained to the highest rank in scout- ing, the Eagle, Secondly, he has experienced the honor of meeting the illustrious President of our country. Gladly we recall Mike's cheerful smile and quick retorts against all attacks launched at him for his two distinctions, ln activities more closely connected with school life We find Michael extremely active. Our blue-eyed son of Erin is sacristan of the College Chapel, a letter man in swimming, a member of the College basketball team, a fasci- nating story tell, in the ranks of the Achille Ratti Society, and an excellent student. If Words can express an appreciation of a fellow who has aided us greatly in the course of six years, at the conclusion of senior year we are prompted to say, Thanks, Mike, for your cheerful smile, your deep kindness, your con- stant Willingness to lend a helpful hand. 20

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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

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A N N U A L l 9 3 6 0 0 THOMAS S. FORKER HOLY REDEEMER PARISH, FREEPORT Only when Genius is married to Science can the highest results be obtained. -Spencer. Stan is preeminently the scientist, The ap- pliances he has contributed for laboratory experi- mentation together with the excellent results he has achieved in his science classes ably bespeak his ability. But Stan is a man of many parts, Though commuting from Freeport every day, he found time for many extra-curricular activities. The choir and the Achille Ratti Society have claimed his membership and the Dramatic So- ciety is dearly indebted to him for the many mechanical devices he has constructed lor stage effect. While most of us found satisfaction in giving over one afternoon a week to instructing children preparing for the sacraments, Stanley's zeal urged him to devote two to their care. Conversing with Stan has been pleasant and inspiringg association with him has convinced us that success will surely be his. He is a valuable asset to the best traditions of Cathedral. In graduating him, Cathedral loses a loyal, enthu- siastic son. But the loss of Cathedral is the gain of Huntington. Six more years of fruitful study and pleasant intercourse with Stanley in the Major Seminary is our earnest hope. GERARD T. GREENE SAINT THOMAS THE APOSTLE PARISH, WOODHAVEN There was a mystery in his looksg His eyes seemed gazing far away. -Longfellow. Few men are like Roddy-his accomplishments are as varied as his talents. In the field of sports he has played on both prep and college basket- ball teams with the maximum of success, and as for baseball, Roddy made the team as a matter of course. His all-round ability in the sport king- dom is astonishing though by no means is he lacking in scholastic achievements. In tact, he is well up in front. His best point, however, is the genial character which has endeared him to the hearts of his classmates. His school spirit and quiet yet elo- guent manner of doing things have made him one of the most popular graduates. Few of his listeners will fail to be impressed by the sin- cerity and warmth of his talks. With these weapons alone he will won over many souls for Christ. As he leaves Cathedral he bears with him the heartfelt and sincere wishes of us all for a fruitful career in the vineyard of Christ. His kindness, cheerfulness and readiness to pitch in have carried him far, we feel sure that they will continue to keep him in high esteem and regard. 21