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

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if V E'-at 4 so fi N al f.f+v,C+s.1LQl.3iZitll. , F2l.lffllP?3'i' lf?5iUl-To SOPHOMORE MA September nineteen twenty five saw the Class of 1928 advanced one more step up the ladder of success. VVe entered our class room and found the second step much higher than we had anticipated. Nevertheless, with a good Will and determination we decided to hold it to the best of our abilities. VVe commenced with the pep and vigor of true De La Sallites and before long had our class government soundly established. The next successful achievement was the class paper edited by Francis Kraft assisted by Dominick Garguilo, class editor, Cornelius Riordan, comic editorg Edwin Cisler, cartoonist, John Devine, sport editor. It was regular in appearance and typical of the devotion of the editors while maintaining a good class spirit. NVhen the paper had been going along successfully for some time, the idea of a class literary circle was discussed by Brother Pota- mian and once more the class showed its true spirit by responding enthu- siastically. Books were brought to Cornelius Riordan who was elected librarian and many famous authors were represented and frequently con- sulted. 'The second term was agrceably interrupted by the Christmas vacation but much needed advance in our studies was made. One' event shortly after the holidays added to the interest and betterment of our class. A debating team was organized and 2 B was challenged. At the end of the term, exams were not approached with the fear we had experienced in November and the class gave a good report of itself. Lincoln's birthday and NN7ashington's birthday were celebrated in a patriotic manner. just before Lent Brother Potamian initiated a society called the Knights of the Divine Child. This organization had its inception in Class 2 A but already it has spread throughoutvthe school. Its purpose is to establish the habit of weekly Communion and to foster vocations. The Easter vaca- tion followed the term examinations and no doubt the instructors as well as the men were glad for this brief respite from study and class routine. And now we turn to a review of theihome stretch, the goal for which We strove through the preceding months. As runners take stock of them- selves on the last lap of the race, so did we examine our weakness and our strength, for on the outcome of this period depended our passing the fateful exams. There was a general cramming of subjects, a concentration in the class that had not been apparent before. N0 time was left to put off to tomorrow what must be done today: each hour was filled with the best we had. But once during this term we left study and care behind and gathered in full strength to see the Field Day events. Interest was not confined to the members of our class, however, for the cause of athletics was nobly demonstrated by all De La Salle men. Page ninety-ovzc TfFi'iff?fH ffWH?'.5-tliffitl 9 2TvlllF-'Wll5itf9'Q'W7Wl

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Ural ml U I y SOPI-IOMOBE B September found us back in school glad to be together again. Vtfe found the few places left vacant in the old class now filled by several new- eomers. The varied experiences of vacation time were soon forgotten as school began in earnest. The first days saw us looking through some new texts with visions of troubles and difficulties ahead. Latin, Geometry, and Early European History were the subjects with which we were to have our first experiences. - At the first class meeting the officers were elected for the following six months. After balloting the count showed these results: Thomas De- laney, Presidentg Roy Moeschen, Vice-Presidentg XValter Rako, Secretary and Edwin Keeler, Treasurer. It was also decided to have the class society function as a branch of the Archconfraternity of the Infant Jesus. Several names were proposed but that suggested by Brother Anthony Cyril our teacher was chosen-The justin Council. 'VVith the establishment of the Knights of the Divine Child a goodly number of the class joined the society. Hardly had the first few weeks of school past by when a great sorrow came to us. Hugh McLoughlin one of our best students was called to his reward. May he rest in peace! During the Second Quarter we studied the Merchant of Venicei' as a classic. As Christmas approached it was proposed to supplement the class work by witnessing the interpretation of XValter Hampden. XVe were glad to have with us on this occasion Brother Potamian our instructor in French and Brother Alphonsus our instructor in Latin. Shortly after the Second Term examinations the new class officers were elected. VVe are now looking forward to the climax of the social events of the year, the An- nual Outing. This year we hope to enjoy the day in the VVashington Irving country of Sleepy Hollow. Added to these class happenings we join our athletic achievements of the past year. Wihen the football season was announced a large number of the class tried out for the squad. In the final cut there remained but one to represent ZB yet his spirit and ability did honor to the class. The call for recruits for the basketball team was equally as well answered but here again we placed but one. Roy Moeschen our candidate was successful in obtaining his school letters in this sport. Perhaps the best result of the season was obtained on the track. This year the junior relay O20 lbs.j which was entered in but two meets secured first place on both occasions. Two places on this team are held by joseph B. O'Connor and George Davis. Besides his worth for the relay joseph B. O'Connor has captured several medals including two first places in the 220 yard dash. VVe are awaiting future successes in the near future. Now that the baseball season is in full swing we are glad to see three of our classmates on the Varsity. Edgar Bank, Howard Bank and Roy Moeschen have given a good account of them- selves. XVe are now one year nearer the goal of our graduation. Next year we expect to give a still better account of ourselves for each one is working for the glory of the CLASS OF ZB. Page ninety-three QW!! 9 2 6 llfea