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

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me i l . L M CHARLES W. DEACHER Charlie De La Salle Grammar. Bnsebnll, 2, 39 Class Relay, 1, 2. Charlie is a true De La Sallite coming from De La Salle Grammar. Knowing him intimately one finds him, a 'fellow with most admirable qualities. His interest is centered in his friends rather than him- self. To Charliel' life is not an awful sentence but a gay adventure teeming with surprises. In him we tind two en- tirely different natures. At times he is serene and dignified, while at other :no- ments we find him light and frivolous. He entered into every phase of High School life with a zest and interest that is characteristic of his every endeavor. He is optimistic. and can invariably point out the bright side when things look dark. He has a disposition that is hard to rival for pleasantness and generosity. Charlie is a good student and has always suc- ceeded in keeping above the danger mark. He is an all around good fellow and we are all glad we have been associated with himr. Charlie is uncertain as to what he will do next but we wish success in his undertakings. JOHN J. De CANIO Deeky P. S. 50. Torch Staffg Publisher, The Sieve. Our high school life has been bright- ened in no slight degree by jovial Johnny De Canio, Trekking every day from the outposts of civilization, Zerega Ave. in the Bronx, has developed John into a husky youngster. Johnny has a liking for art. Italian opera he has at his fingertips. If you are looking for any information on Pagliacci or Il Trovatore, look up Signor De Canio and he will give you the low down on the high stuff. Deeky has been a great help to his class by assisting in the publication of the class paper and in the preparation of copy for the Torch. He gave freely of his services as printer of the former and we can vouch for his excellent workmanship. johnny's gener- ous good nature has made him a favorite with his classmates. It is hard to picture Deeky with a frown overspreading his classic features except perhaps when the teacher scowls porteuding trouble to us all. Deeky has one great distinction--he was never tardy during his four years at De La Salle. Bill Grady would find it hard to rival him here. The best of good luck attend you Deeky- Page twenty-seven Ill 92 Qlii.slses11s1 fffiili

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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

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larsl ailtgt . E , .. ANDREW J. DEVER i Andyg Devis. Annunciation. Treasurer of the Ari-licuufrnternity, 4: K. D. C.: Class Treasurer, 49 Varsity Basketball, 3, 4, lflass Relay. Andrew Dever arrived at De La Salle from Annunciation Parochial School four years ago, and since then has steadily in' creased in height and knowledge. Of a restless and jovial nature, Andy has an unholy passion for practical jokes. His classmates are sure that Andy will never have to fear the wolf at his door so long as Arrow Collars need a model for adver- tising. As a student, Andy holds his own. His hobby is Chemistry, and his labora- tory researches in this field will not be :lor- gotten by his classmates. In his Senior year, Andrew was elected Class Treasurer, and the efficiency with which he handles this office, seems to mark him out as the future president of some large banking concern. Natural and unaffected, he is just a regular fellow. If his future is as bright as his hair, we prophesy a life that will never be mediocre. Page twenty-eight FRAN-CIS J. DONAGHUE Frank De La Salle Duke Grammar. Class Relay 1, 2, 3, 45 Cross Country, 1, 2, 3: 'aI'ruck, 1, 2, 3, 4. This young gentleman hails from a sec- tion of our Big Town called Yorkville. Duke is a quiet chap who seldom ex- presses his opinion at our class-meetings leaving that to some one else. XVhile not exceptionally brilliant in his class work, Frank is a hard student and his success has been consistent. His hail-fellow-welb met spirit has made him a real favorite with his classmates. Tall and lanky, he walks down the wide avenue of oppor- tunity prepared to step into the arena of life and make his mark in the world. A closed mouth maketh a wise head is the principle of which Frank has planned his success in life. We are proud to num- ber him among the members of our class. and we are all going to be sorry to lose him as an associate. llfifE.f'iil-fVr9 li 9-2 Q lla? swiss! WJ