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

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A N lf U A L l 9 3 6 0 0 JOHN V. HAGAN, JR. HOLY NAME PARISH, BROOKLYN A Knight of Arthur, working out his will. -Tennyson. Perhaps you may not be a sport fan, perhaps you are, but whether you are or not, you're CI friend of Iack's. A lad with that never say die spirit, he has always been found to defend his favorites, and even now predicts a pennant for the Dodgers lack joined our ranks in the third year, and since then has worked his way into the friend- ship of his classmates. Besides this, lack has also earned for himself the reputation of being a good student, Among his activities, lack has found the great- est pleasure in being a member of the GAR- GOYLE Staff, and a member ot the class teams, besides mingling in the various other activities here at the College. Considering his genial disposition, his sturdy character, and his views on all subjects, we can safely say that lack will experience nothing but evident success in his way of life. EDWARD G. HAGGERTY sr, PASCAL BAYLON PARISH, HOLLIS Heroes themselves had fallen behind Whene'er he went before. -Goldsmith. Ed is not alone a member of the class, for he has become in six years of comradeship a veri- table legend of our humble group. As far back as Third Year, Ed broke into violent promi- nence when he appeared sporting a corn-cob pipe. Not entirely satisfied With the mere echo of a resounding bass, he filled the role of Varsity Manager of Basketball, also guiding the desti- nies of the College squad for the past year. He swam Varsity backstroke and rounded off his athletic career as a star on the Class Basketball squad. That military bearing, only too evident in his photograph, was acquired in the C. M. T. C. camp at Fort Dix, where he spent his last vaca- tion. Ed is a voracious reader, and this in addi- tion to a natural eloquence has made him a brilliant and absorbing conversationalist. He has been known to hold forth for hours on almost any topic, and often has our wonder grown that one small head could carry all he knew. He is a man of high aspirations, but the plaudits of the throng are only too few to show our appreciation of him. 22

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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

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A N N U A L 1 9 3 6 0 0 JAMES R. HAND SACRED HEART PARISH, CUTCHOGUE The gentle mind. by gentle deeds is knowng For a man by nothing is so well betrayed As by his manners. Neither sleet nor rain nor gloom of night has kept limmy from the completion of his appointed rounds, No, Iirnmy is not a mail-man. He is a pioneer. For who but a pioneer would dare ven- ture from those wilds of Cutchogue to the civiliza- tion and culture of Brooklyn? But, seriously, limmy is a fine, likable fellow. Right from the first day we met him in fourth year, We feel that we took to Iimmy. His ready smile and pleasing disposition would make any- one his friend. To put it mildly, Timmy is a sport lan. He follows all the games. But his one consuming passion is golf. He shoots in the low 70's-and that's playing on any man's course. Iirnmy's marks in class, however, are not at all like his score cards. He shoots high and is well up in all his studies. Keep your eye on the ball, Iimmy, stay clear of the traps and you'll get there-with us pulling for you. JAMES P. HENEGHAN OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP PARISH, BROOKLYN Wise with the wisdom ot ages, Firm as a granite-ribbed mountain, Tender as a woman's song. -Clark. The serious-faced gentleman whom you see is undoubtedly one ot God's greatest gifts to the class. He is a personality conspicuous by his pleasant, cheerful, unobtrusive disposition. Pru- dent and capable, gentle and witty, that is Iim. He ranks well in scholastic achievement. The tact that he rounded out his course at Cathedral by catching on the Prep for several years speaks volumes about him. No one who saw him in action with the College basketball team can say that he failed to profit by his years on the Var- sity squads. He must believe that there will be sleep enough in the grave for he is always active and helpful. lim has the happy faculty of dispelling gloom and dispensing cheer. When he isn't smiling, it is an occasion worthy of note. Most of the World's conquerors have come on horse and armed to the teeth. Iim follows Christ in that his gentleness conquers all. 23