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

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1' FC if-7' ' ffiiwfw-islffwli 515 5 - . 'YH 'Wild HAROLD E. Mc GUINNESS Tack: Macg No-dime. St. Barnabas School. Prom Committee, 45 Class Editor, 1, 33 Torch Staff: Track, 1, 2, 33 Cross Country, 2, 3, 43 Class Relay, 3, 4. F-our years ago, the Bronx sent us an ambitious youngster by the name of Har- old Mc Guinness. This young man with his winning smile, has since proven him- self worthy of De La Salle as a scholar and as an athlete. Harold has been a hard student during the entire course and has set himself well up among the leaders of the class. He has taken active part in all school affairs, whether they be scholastic, social, or athletic. His willingness to lend a helping hand to a pal in trouble has brought him steadfast friends among his fellow students. Descending from a line of prominent runners, Harold naturally be- took himself to Cross Country. For three years he was a member of the varsity squad in this sport. Harold had only one :fail- ing,-'tBetter late than never is his motto . May he never have to commute to busi- ness after he finishes his education! .:Tf' EDWARD P. MCGURK Turk St. Gabriel. Debating Team. Eddie, or as he is better known Turk , is a genial little fellow who since his arrival from. St. Gabriel's, on that eventful September morning four years ago, has made himself many friends. Al- though small in stature, Turk , as our good natured appelation indicates. is a man to be feared in debate-class debates or otherwise. Ed had been one of the main cogs i11 our class debating' team in some of it's tilts with our friendly rivals, A '26 . Turk's main failing' seems to be English book-reports. He is as much afraid of these monsters as a groom is oi the new mother-in-law. The varsity bas- ketball team lost a valuable prospect when Eddie decided to study rather than to in- dulge in this pastime. His Grey Irish tem- per asserts itself on numerous occasions, and it is from experience we have learned that despite his size Ed is no mean ad- versary when called upon to defend his rights. Eddie is well liked by his class- mates for his open geniality of manner and his seriousness of purpose which has characterized his every effort at De La Salle. 4---.--.-,-.ee.e.e.. . , -. .......s.D. ie-.- PUg92,f071i1l'0710e T f- ,. ... .,,-., Jus... V, , . . . . 1 'strait Qi eil 1 9 2 6 its eJfsitr.f

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EUSEBIUS D. MCDONNELL Macg -Chubbyg Fatg St. Francis Assisi. This rotuncl chap became a member of our famous battalion in 1922. From the day that Mac stepped up and took his place in our ranks, he has been an C11- thusiastic backer of the activities of the school. Loyalty is the outstanding cha- racteristic by which we will always Te' member him. Mac, too, is one of the bright lights and high spots of our social group. He acted in the capacity of danc- ing coach last year, at the time of our junior Prom. He proceeds about his du- ties with the utmost tranquility, which, at times, could almost be called slow mo- tion. Futhermore, he is a first rate class- mate, always smiling--inclined to follow the lines of least resistance, but he gets there just the same. He possesses a keen sense of duty, both to his ideals and to his friends. VVe hope that success will crown his efforts in the future. lNin or Lose-De La Salle. Page forty ' EDWARD G. MCGOUGH Mac . Xavier. Eddie K. D. C., 4: Class Editor, 33 Track Team. l, 23 Manager of Varsity Basketball, 43 Class Relay, 2, 33 Swimming, 3. Eddie or Mac as he is now often called is a good natured fellow who has always held the friendship of his class- mates. He is one of those pleasant chaps whom every one likes in spite of his faults. He is a good student, a jovial fellow and always taking an ardent interest in the school activities. The fact that Ed is not a member of the Debating Society does not hinder him from freely discus- sing the topics of the day. Indeed lid- die's argumentative propensities have won for him the title of official broadcaster of the class. In his Senior year Ed was appointed manager of our Basketball team and in this capacity gave evidence of real ability. Although books never worry Mac he is a good student and stands high in scholastic rating. It is our hope that he will carry through life the same cheerful disposition that has made him so popular with us. I 2 2 Q llssllwtftfrf

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---- . i,i.4 t JOSEPH J. MANNING Stretch De La Salle Grammar Sljoeil Varsity Relay, Il, 43 Truck. 1, 2. 3, 45 Foot- ball, fl, 4: Yursity Track Cnptain, 4. joe is a graduate of De La Salle Grammar School. His congenial person- ality has won him many sincere friends, and he is for this reason one of the most popular fellows in class. Stretch has always taken an active part in school ac- tivities. Since his Freshman year, he has held several class offices, which he has filled with real efficiency In athletics, however, Joe has won his greatest laurels. I-Ie was a regular of the varsity football squad and was in a great mea- sure responsible for the team's success. His track success entitles him to a niche in the Hall of Fame of De La Salle'S great athletes, Stretch was a member of the Scholastic XNorld's Record breaking mile-relay team. By nature Stretch is quiet and contemplative. You would think he was generally engaged in doing nothing, but doing it nobly. But this is far from being the case. i'Still waters run deep, reads the old proverb, and Stretch is one of these Still XVaters . Joe is bashful, unassuming, a hard stu- dent, and a real pal. May all good luck attend you Ioe . JOHN J. MARKEY Geech Holy Name. Staff Artist of Toi-ch .g Baseball, 4. If asked to describe Markey in a few words we'd say-'lCurly hair and a big laugh , It's a well-known fact that Mar- key can show more teeth in one of his big infectious laughs than any two fellows around De La Salle. Geech Markey eu tered De La Salle from Holy Name School. He joined the renowned Profs Class where he soon excelled in studies. It was in our Freshman Year that he es- tablished an enviable reputation for his caricatures. Alas, for poor Geech , he sometimes invaded the lists of the teach- ing staff in search of subjects for his art! Geech's talents, however. are not con- fined to the liberal arts. He is besides, a well-known figure both on the baseball diamond and the basketball court. Yes sir, those same strong fingers that wield his deadly pen have the knack of holding the hot ones and of dropping the pig skin home. So, kind friends, we present to you in John Markey a rare edition of student, artist and athlete-all bound to- gether in a likeable looking volume. NVQ don't see how such a combination can tail to win. P9 L,,4. , ,U s A.. .,-., -,i-Andvgvnmm-W , Uiilffdf sift .92 -ee lelireaiifef f all