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 0 JOSEPH G. McGOWAN MARY QUEEN or HEAVEN PARISH, BROOKLYN His heart, as far from fraud as heaven from earth. -Shakespeare. Five years ago Ioe came to us from St. Iohn's Prep and was immediately accepted by most of us as a very quiet chap who blushed violently upon the slightest provocation. But with the passing of the years, we have discovered that he can hold his own in any conversation, especially with his pal and sidekick, Iohn Daly. foe has been conspicuous for his remarkable deeds, but he has always been the steady, plug- ging type. He has never been afraid of hard work and has put in many a weary hour of study. This persistency of his has always brought results and when the marks were issued, one would always be sure to find Ioe's name near the top of the list. In athletics, loe has proven himself time and time again. For five years he has been one of the mainstays of the class basketball team. He has taken a prominent part in other class sports also. Because of his quiet modesty, his untiring dili- gence, and his simple piety, we predict a bright and happy future for loe. EDWARD J. MCHUGH sr. 1OsEPH's PARISH, BROOKLYN A man convinced against his will Is of the same opinion still. -Butler. Who, in a World of college memories, will ever forget the immortal Gracie of the l935 Christ- mas show fame? As a Saint Francis Player, Ed has rocked us back on our heels time and time again. His antics on the stage and in class are but indications ot an irrepressible energy that he has carried out on the court as a Prep and Col- lege basketball star. A never say die sort of player would describe Ed in fine fashion. Al- ways at his best when the going is toughest, he has come through always, not alone athletically but scholastically. Mac has his thoughtful side, too. He has demonstrated his literary rnettle as book review columnist on the GARGOYLE Staff, A methodi- cal student, we feel that Ed has gleaned from his books a good deal more than many who have secured higher scholastic standing. Ed shall be well remembered for his learned dissertations on things and stuff. If coming events really cast their shadows before them, a very bright future lies open before this fellow-graduate. 27

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CATHEDRAL COLLEGE FELIX M. LOPEZ ST. 1ERoMR'S PARISH, BROOKLYN A cheerful temper, joined with innocence will make beauty attractive, knowledge delight- ful and wit good-natured. -Addison. The whole class will agree that no one could have been more fittingly named than Felix Lopez. His cheerful attitude, happy smile and practical jokes have enlivened many a dull after- noon in school. We remember that one of the professors once said to him, You are wholly without guile, Felix, I hope you will remain so. We know that he will. Although his athletic activities were limited to interclass games, he will be remembered as one of the rnost enthusiastic rooters of the College and Prep teams. In fifth year he won his letter as manager of the swimming team. Felix roots for Brooklyn and ever since fourth year he has been arguing with Iohn Daly over the respective merits of Mungo and Gomez. For several years Felix has been prominently cast in the productions of the Saint Francis Players. He has ambitions to write stories and his favorite subject is science. Because of his pleasant disposition, fine character, and intellec- tual zeal, this biographer prophesizes that Felix Lopez will meet with nothing but success. THOMAS F. McGLADE ST. FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH, BROOKLYN Sweetest the strain when in the song The singer has been lost. -Phelps. Tom's appearance of severity in the picture might mislead anyone who did not know him into thinking that he was always thus. Far from itl Tom is one of the most jovial and certainly one of the best liked men in the class. He is one of those fellows who have diversified their interests in such a way that, in reviewing them, we feel that we know the real Tom. A basketball player of no mean ability, he has starred on layvee, Varsity and College squads. As sports writer for the GARGOYLE, he has shown a capably critical judgment, as a Saint Francis Player, he has trod the boards in excel- lent interpretation of the many roles that he has played. But it is as a man of song that we shall best remember Tom. Chorister par excellence, you are sure to hear him on Commencement night, carrying on his broad shoulders many of the more humble tone-deaf. With a light heart, embracing a singular apathy toward the morbid, yet, definitely not the hail fellow well met, a bright path stretches invitingly before him. 26

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0'C.1-XTHEDRA-L COLLEGE JAMES M. McKENNA OUR LADY or sORROWs PARISH, CORONA As merry as the day is long. -Shakespeare. The sparkling wit and humor of this son of Erin have turned many a weary hour into one of pleasant memories. His gay spirit and inex- haustible fund of smiles will always serve to lighten the tedious path of life. His high tenor voice was but recently discovered and his pres- ence in the choir was of great assistance. As for sports, Iirn has played on the class team in basketball and baseball. His studies are quite the natural thing for him, being not the least perturbed by the intricacies of a scientific labyrinth nor the subtle distinctions of Latin and Greek syntax. Great things are expected of lim and no doubt he will exceed all our fondest expectations. His pleasant and infectious per- sonality will be a great factor in his future suc- cess. lt is with mingled feelings of joy and sorrow that our Alma Mater sends him into greater fields, where his talent and sterling qual- ity will Win for him the high place he holds in the hearts of his fellow-students and associates. MATTHEW J. McMAHON OUR LADY or REFUGE PARISH, BROOKLYN Laugh and be merry, like brothers akin. -Masefield. Three years ago from Cathedral Boys, New York, came this lad to join the ranks of the Class of '36. In no time Matty was one of the boys His attractive personality was magnetic and close companionship with the Flatbush youth taught us that Matty was a man of contrasts. We observed 'iMatty when he turned his at- tention to sports. There was something appeal- ing about Matty's style of play that gripped us. He always exemplified an aggressive, enthusi- astic, fighting spirit which never gave up and never knew when it was beaten. In the few impromptu football games held by the class, Matty played so well that all admitted to him belonged the distinction of being THE grid man of the class. On the other hand, when we beheld Matty in the classroom and courtyard he was ever a carefree lad who possessed that extraordinary power of always being exhilarating and of in- ducing his classmates to replace their frowns with grins. We are truly grateful to have had Matty as one of our companions, an unyielding fighter, an everlastingly cheerful comrade, 28