De La Salle Institute - Torch Yearbook (New York, NY)

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ml f JEREMIAH G. CRONIN Jerry De La Salle Grammar. Staff Artist of the Torch , Track 1, 2, 3, Class Relay, 3, 4: Varsity Swimming, 4. Jerry is one of the youngest fellows in our class, but he is that only in years. From the beginning, his amiable disposi- tion and his ability to plod won for him many friends in the class. He possesses remarkable ability in pen drawing, and you may get an idea of his work by ob- serving a few line cuts in this book. He distinguished himself as class artist on the Year Book Staff, and only those familiar with the inner working of the publication can appreciate the amount of time and ef- fort he devoted to this endeavor. And yet, this is not all. His rollicking ways seem to have injected into him the light rhythm and beat of a Jolly jingle for he occasionally takes his pencil, and on the spur of the moment writes spicy and orig- inal poetry. Wie can best qualify him, by stating that Jerry is a reticent, self-pos- sessed, rather introspective young man, who has the soul of a poet, and the dis- position of a child. A flattering painter who made it his care, To draw nren as they cannot be, not as they are . I Q JOHN B. CROWLEY Muscles Holy Name. It was in the Sophomore year that wc discovered Crowley. NVQ: were looking around for a class reporter and this fellow with his slow delightful humor dominated by a vein of seriousness held us. He was a prepossessing chap, to say the least, with a glossy shock of black hair, delicate- ly modelled features frequently bespread with a ready smile. Angel Face and the Cherub we called him, but Muscles stuck best of all. John proceeded to hand in his monthly para-graph to the Record and we were all satisfied. Although the Record is but a memory Muscles is still with us. Vile interviewed him recently and he told us his prospects and ambitions. I-le is go- ing to study Engineering and if that doesn't take he will turn to Law. Muscles is a fellow we will always remember with pleasure. That whimsical far away look in his eyes draws us to him and invites companionship. lt is easier for us to im- agine him writing poems than building skyscrapers. But poems or skyscrapers. whichever John chooses, will be a medium through which we feel sure he will carve a niche for himself. Page twenty-five Pfmeffeeaaf at 1 9-2 6 its-e1.e4aase-fiiaf el

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treat tl. JOHN W. coNRoY Jack . P. S. 28 Class Treasurer 2g Class President 43 Football 45 Junior Prom Committee: Chairman Senior Prom, Ring Cnmmitteeg Torch Staff, Debating Team. jack Conroy, the answer to a maiden's prayer, the inspiration of the very young, the pillar of the very old, has consented to let us publish his picture. Here 15 a fellow modest, but not retiring, sociable yet not intrusive, On the football field he is a demon personifiedg in the class- room he is the boy with the schoolgirl complexion. As his record will show, ,lack has taken an active hand in social and in competitive activities. He is al' ways in the thickest of the fight and his guiding hand is discernible in many achievements to which we point with pride. jack's popularity rests on natural gifts-his force of character, the overflow- ing vitality and freshness that he exudes. But our inspiration wants to be taken se- riously and it happens that he told ns his desire is to be an M. D. N-ow he dances like a wood-nymph and if he doctors as well as he dances we have our hopes. Au revoir, jack, but not goodbye. Page twenty-four JOHN J. COX Coxy. St. Joseph's, Newport. R. I. K. D. 0.3 Torch Committee: Football, 3, 43 Class Relay, 1, 2, 35 Class Editor 3. This gentleman comes from the aristo- cratic section of Rhode Island known as Newport. At first, John seems demure and unassuming. but we soon learn that he possesses an astonishing amount of poise and self-assurance. Nature must have been kindly disposed when hlohn came along, for not only has she endowed him with intelligence, but also with a winning personality and an all-round spirit of good fellowship. No matter how difficult the task, he attacks it bravely, and sees it through to a finish. His hobby is mathe- matics and he is very proticient in that exacting science. His appointment to the Torch Staff, is a long merited reward for his untiring devotion and loyalty to class and school activities. A natural talent for leadership, original ideas, the facility for making and holding friendships, these are what gained for John a class popularity that is richly deserved. f elt! east Halal at fafsli

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af ed ! TERENCE A. CURRY Teddy Cathedral High. Vice President, 3, 43 Member of Supreme Council, K. D. C.: Debating Societyg Varsity Relay, 2, 3, 49 Cross Country, 3, 4. In the second year, the personnel of our class was augmented by the arrival of Teddy Curry. Teddy was a sturdy chap and naturally we all wondered what he could do. We soon found out. Teddy was a runner and a real mercury he has proven. Several of De La Sallc's victo- ries were due in a great part to his fine work. But it was the indoor track season which brought Teddy's real talent to the fore. A fast quarter miler, Curry earned a place on our great mile relay team. In the classroom Teddy has been a consistent worker, though at odd times l1e snatehes a few winks during the math period. Ted- dy is very popular with his classmates, as his election to the vice-presidency in the Senior Year indicates. Teddy is known for his level-headedness. When he rises at a meeting, everyone listens. as sound advice is sure to come from him. A fine student and a brilliant athlete, possessed of a pleasing personality, Teddy's future success seems assured. Page tivmzfy-six JAMES F. D'ARCY jim Incarnation School. Here is a singular sort of fellow who lives msore within himself than outside. And Jim D'Arcy is as manly as they make them. He never tries to make himself conspicuousg he is prominent by his re- serve. But when he does break out of this reserve his wit and repartee are an agreeable surprise. In his studies Jim is good in everything, playing no favoritesg in the sport line he sinks his talents in baseball. lt is said that up around Wash- ington Heights D'Arcy and baseball are synonymous. Now tl1ere's one more line we yet have to cover-D'Arcy's amours. Our Retiring Boy turns up religiously at our school socials and always with a new femme on his arm. NVe can make but one deduction-,Tim is far from retiring in the presence of the ladies. Perhaps the width of his shoulders, his courtesy and his de- bonair look have something to do with it. Jim is silent on his vocation. Maybe he's thinking of the stage and doesn't want our opinions. lll .9 all