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 JOHN F. McPARTLAND sr. ROSE or LIMA PARISH, BROOKLYN Knowledge comes but Wisdom lingers. -Tennyson. Scotty asseverates that there is no Scotch blood in him and detests his sobriquet. He spends his spare moments trying to convince his own select circle that he is Irish to the very bone. But for Iohn, Scotty is a misnomer. lust to look at him is to be convinced of his Irish an- cestry. His genial disposition and ready Wit savor of the Old Sod. In scholastic achieve- ment he surely is among the more successful. He is a hard, steady, dependable worker, a con- scientious student, mature in his reasoning and practical in his pursuits. As a speaker the com- mendation of professor and students has often been his. It is very difficult to best Iohn in a discussion, so logical is his thought and so Well considered his opinions. Iohn can't tail, he must succeed. His zeal, coupled with a magnetic personality and spirit ot Willingness to Work, assure him of lasting friend- ships and undoubted success. Iohn will make a good priest. PAUL F. MECONI ST. BARTHOLOMEWS PARISH, ELMHURST He holds the rank no king can give, no station can disgrace Nature puts forth her gentleman, and monarchs must give place. -Cook. Freddie is the class specialist on two im- portant items-the situation in Germany and the changes in the styles. Paul, who has spent many of his summers abroad, has recently BEEN PERSUADED, and now can supply all information concerning the distressing conditions overseas. Among our members, there is no better dresser than Paul. Yet, despite his business-like appear- ance, he is a most congenial soul. Paul has earned, besides the reputation of being a good student, one of being a Writer of some repute, having contributed to both the GARGOYLE and the ANNUAL. Amongst his extra-curricular ac- tivities, we can list his position as Chairman of the Patrons Committee of the ANNUAL, one of the Business Staff on the GARGOYLE, member- ship in the Achille Ratti Society, a tenor in the choir, and a debater. We find Paul to be at all times a Worthy comrade, a companion who has read deeply and travelled widely, yet who never hesitated to disperse a cheerful word and to lend a willing, helping hand. 29

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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

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OOCATHEDRAL COLLEGE RAYMOND F. MORGAN OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL PARISH, BROOKLYN To catch the thrill of a happy voice And the light of a pleasant eye. -Willis, Ray is a serious, chubby individual. His good humor, and hearty laughter have lightened dull moments time and again. You would not know he was in the class-so quiet is he-except for that contagious happiness of his. He is of the character and calibre that is indispensable in any class. Scholastically, Ray is a good student-as his recitations and better-than-average marks prove. But he just can't seem to prove to that certain professor that he IS right. His oft repeated: Yes, Father, I'm positive has been to no avail, lf you don't succeed -well just give up, Ray. The Achille Ratti Society has found a good worker in him and as Vice-President of the Saint Francis Players he has ably acquitted himself. He is also on the staff of the GARGOYLE and a member of the school choir. His willingness to give a hand when needed and his aforesaid happy disposition make us sure Ray is headed for great things. JEROME A. MURPHY sr. AGATHA's PARISH, BROOKLYN For voices pursue him by day, And haunt him by night- And he listens, and needs must obey, When the Angel says: Writel -Longfellow, Ierry is the class poet. In this crowd of prosaic personalities the Muse would certainly go beg- ging were not Ierry there, the solitary singer of sentimental sonnets. But in his humility he does not disdain the less melodic prose as a medium to express his vagaries of fancy and his Weekly themes are gems of rhetoric which have been a source of constant delight and edification. ln- deed Ierry is Donelon's only rival in the art of eloquent dissertation. He is a versatile chap, being an active mem- ber of the Achille Ratti Sociey, an actor of no mean ability and renown, an Associate Editor of the GARGOYLE, and Assistant Editor-in-Chief of the ANNUAL. In the scholastic field lerry is among the leaders, excelling in Mathematics. ln Social Science he has devoted his energies and enthusiasm to obtaining reform in our Pure Food legislation. Ierry's frank personality, warm smile, modest scholarship and poetic soul form an irresistible combination that will break down any barrier. 30