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

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' 1 . i y wyg A Q- L 2 D I e 'ig i ' me QT 4 0--. . ' ' -as N cz MAURICE V. CANAVAN Vinnie Loyola School K. D. C. -lg Class Bcmkrtball Cafitain 4. Maurice Canavan is the VViIl Rogers of De La Salle for he is slow to anger, always happy and jolly, yet possessing all the strong and essential characteristics of a Man. He is a classmate of. whom we may feel proud. He is a student, and his ambition is to graduate with high honors. One of his easiest subjects was Trig. His honesty and good looks will do much to make him one of the leaders of the future. Vinnie's ideas of his vocation have been many and peculiar. At the present time he is positive he will study dentistry at the University of Pennsylvania. No doubt he has formed this idea because of his attend- ance at the D'entist's lately. He is built on the proportions of Apollo. His ease at dodging board erasers is one of the won- ders of 'the class. He is the original Candy Kid for his pockets are always full and he never forgets his friends. VVhen records of the future shall have passed into history, the class expects to see on its pages that Maurice has made good. izo COSMAS J. CANIGLIA Connie, Gus i VVest Philadelphia High School Baxkelbull 1, 2, Captain 3, 4,' Treasurer 2,' Ba.n'balI 1, 2, 3, 4,' Vice-Pr4'.ridc11t 3, 4,' Dance 3, 4g Vim'-Pr'csidci1t Airclzcoiifra- frrnity 35 ToRcH Committee 4. Here he is, Gus, one of the greatestl stu- dents and athletes that De La Salle ever produced. Gussie, although a native Phila- delphian has personality and pep as an added attraction to his other gifts. Entering in January 1924, Gussie started right ofif on his eventful career. He became a member of the basketball team and later in the year a baseball player sharing in both branches. He finished the year in third place at the final examinations. He opened the second year with a burst of speed being elected treasurer. He again repeated his brilliant performances in basketball and baseball. He finished the year again in third place for his studies. In the third and fourth 'year he topped his activities in everything being an all-scholastic athlete and a social llion. He was an active member of the dance committees that so admirably made the junior and senior dance a success. In years to come after he has finished his Dentistry course at the University of Pennsylvania, we will see him fixing teeth in the morning and playing on some major league teain in the afternoon. - ,

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L16 l ra 9 K .Q w ,, i 1 BERNARD E. BLOIS Benny, Bluey P. S. 95 Benny is one of the Old Guard, being among that select number which entered and spent the year 1923 in old De La Salle. Benny is a quiet, likeable fellow with a permanent grin on his jovial face. In his early years at Dc La Salle, Benny had an enviable record in class. He has often had his troubles, like all of us, especially in re- gard to tardiness. XVe have named Bluey the champion of the early risers. Benny was late the first day of school and has been early only twice since tl1en. Benny is an ardent radio enthusiast. He spends a great deal of his spare moments in tinkering with the invention of the century. Bluey is quite a strong man, as has been shown on numerous occasions to the dismay of some. Benny has had his trials and tribulations in school and we hope his fixture will be a happy, healthy, and lucky one. 191 JAMES J. BRODERICK Jimmie St. Gabriel's School 4iIl'lllIM'!' of the D. C. 3. 4. Jim, a bashful freshman entered thc long corridor of the old De La Salle, just four years ago. He immediately came into promi- nence due to his witty remarks at the wrong time. As he was always a very good stu- dent he found no great difticulty in attain- ing a satisfactory mark in the examinations, and lie can truly say his high school career was a brilliant success. After four years of Jim's company we have come to the conclusion that he is a true friend and a loyal supporter of every- thing' connected with the school. He has, by his ever present smile and his experi- ments in the laboratory attracted the at- tention of both teachers and students. When there is an experiment in which explosive materials are to he used. your attention is sure to be attracted to Iim's place at the table, usually because of the explosion and Hying glass. VVith this propensity in view we can only hope that Tiinmie does not choose chemistry as his life work. Only the best of luck and the greatest of happiness can we extend to Jim on depart- ing from our midst.

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, , in H oV'C if gl L., ., ll... , IL.. A Il! I I VL. PATRICK CHRISTOPHER Pat, Paddy St. Bernard's School illumbvr Track Team 2, 4: Cram Country Tram 2, 45' A.r.ri.tlan.t illauugrr Football 3g Illanagvr Baskvflzall 4,' illvuzlufr of K. D. C. 3, 4,' Class Relay 4. Pat has been one of the mainstays of De La Salle Institute for the last four years. He is not only a good student but is also a fine athlete. Being an active mem- ber of the class in all its activities has brought Pat a great deal of popularity. He has managed the Basketball team and has held down a regular berth on both the cross country and track teams. During the junior year Pat was one of the best Spanish scholars in the class. Being the descendant of a noble Spanish family, as his name explains, H Pat still clings to the customs of his forefathers. During the religion lesson Pat may be seen taking his Siesta, especially if the basketball team had a long trip the day before. The Brother doesn't favor siestas so Pat has to break the timeworn tradition of his family. In departing from the Alma Mater Pat has the good wishes of both faculty and students. fzi GEORGE L. CONBOY Georgie St. Xavier Baskrlball 3, Drlraling Society 4,' Basr- liall 4.: 7'I'l?tltTl4l't'l' illl'C1lCOIlfl'lllfflliljl 4,5 Dann' Comniittrv 4: Year Hank C0lll1lllflt'f' 4: Clus-.v lf'ir'U-Pl'v.ric1'c21l 45 K. D. C. The center of attraction at De La Salle in l925 was George Conboy, His calm com- posure aud the ease with which he talked showed him to be a born leader. Ambitious and energetic, he settled down and tackled his studies with such vigor that he was among the leaders of the class for the two years while he was here. His prowess on the basketball court is known to all, and he always Comes through in a pinch. As a writer Georgie has no equal in the school. His compositions have been a source of in- terest to all. As a debater, he is by far the most aggressive in the school. His sense of humor in a debate is laudable. Georgie. tells us he will have his future residence at Fordham, and for his profession intends to take Darrow's place in the law courts. If he plugs as hard at Fordham as he did in DeLa Salle, he will have no trouble at all in becoming a second NVebster or Clay. Good luck, Georgie. Success follows those who strive and you are sure to win. VVhen in future years you are running for oflice, look back through the days and remember that the happiest hours of your life were those spent at De La Salle.