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

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t V ' I 1 ' . 1 5 - vi 'fi -2 1 - Q i ,., 4. ,wr av .- - l ...- - ,- JOHN J. CUNNINGHAM JOHN F. CURRY K -lack Our Lady of Good Counsel john, Politician St. Paulis School 0,-01,43-1,-1, 4, Class Secretary 3,5 Dance Cowumitfae 3,- 1923 On a crisp September morning of Jack rushed into De La Salle all out of breath, for he was afraid that he was late on the opening day. Under his arm was tucked his diploma from Our Lady of Good Counsel School. He was brimful of en- thusiasm and still is, for he has hopes of becoming a great engineer. With his joy- ful, pleasant and friendly disposition, he Soon became friends to all with whom he came in contact. One of his pet subjects is Mathematics and he will be able to use this to good advantage in his engineering feats. Besides Jack's ability as a student, we must also class him among the musicians. Jack can play a violin. Even though he has made up his mind to become an engineer we have our doubts, for we think he will let his hair grow and become a second Pro- fessor Paganini. If he continues to play as well as he does now he ought to give up his ambition as an engineer and follow the strains of the violin. VVell. au Revoir, Jack, and the best of luck to you. 24 Track 3, 4,' Yr-ar Book Committee 4g K. D. C. Rep1'csv11fa!i'zfe 4. y True to his spicy name, Curry is full of life, and is one of our most active students. He is our one and only live politiciang he knows the motive behind everything, and he can discourse on any current political event. Although he has never won the medal for general excellence, he could' be a close competitor if he chose. He is an ardent sportsman, and has run for De La Salle many times. Curry came to us in 1924 from our Irish friends in All Hallows. It did not take him long to establish ihim- self as a leader in the class. Whether in class, on the athletic field, or in a meeting, Curry always exhibits a lively interest in the proceedings, which makes the dthers sit up and take notice. He intends to study Business Administration at Villanovel Col- lege. John is well liked by all for hislgood nature and his cheerful disposition. 1 For some unexplainable reason he likes Latin, which of course makes him a good student in that language. Curry is one of the lBeau Brummels of the class, and sets the pace as a snappy dresser. l ,

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Q i rw W I o ,A -- i fro gl ' ALFRED A. COPPOLA QUIRINO V. E. COSTA Cappie, Big Boy P. S. 70, N. Y. City Football 3, Jllvmbcr of the Archronfra- tvruiiy, K. D. C., and TORCH Art Committee. In the year of 1923 the seismograph at the old De La Salle registered severe shocks in the vicinity of 59th Street. Then came Al and we perceived in him the cause of it all. After 'various recesses between 1A and 1B Al finally settled down. His ap- pearance awed us, being one of our largest fellows, but within him was one of the most generous hearts. It did not take him long to become accustomed to the proceed- ings, for as a student he ranked among the leaders of the class. His pet hobby is Architecture, by which he set a new stand- ard for ambition by studying it at night. He proceeded to graduate from the Me- chanics Institute and entered Columbia Col- lege and now is an accomplished designer of buildings. In his junior year he succeeded in making the varsity football squad and played exceptionally well. He joined the Knights of the Divine Child, of which he is a most faith-ful member. He is noted for his practical jokes on his classmates, but, being a senior he is now a serious well in- tentioned fellow. Al hopes to matriculate at Syracuse University, and we feel sure, that he will succeed as an architect. Good- bye and good luck in all your ventures Cappie. l23l Cute DeWitt Clinton Track 3, 4. Cute came to De La Salle Institute in 1923 from DeNVitt Clinton High School, where he passed his Freshman year. While in Brother Jerome's class, Quirino became known for his pugilistic tendencies which he was wont to display about the school. In his Senior year Costa ran on the Cross- Country team, but he is best known for his shot putting ability. He captured a place for De La Salle in the Private School Cham- pionships in 1926, and won first place twice in the Held day games. Costa is one of the best liked fellows in the class. His bright ties have become a well known sight around the school in the last few years. After leaving De La Salle, Costa intends to enter an Engineering school in the vicinity of the city, where he will devote his next four years to hard work and study. After his school years are passed, Cute has hopes of embarking on a brilliant career as a mechanical engineer. All the fellows in the class of '27, and all who know him, will wish lots of luck.

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. a , 2,16 5 1 '---'m ROBERT I. DILLON Bob De La Salle Grammar A.rsi.vIa1zt Manager of Baseball 3: Man- ager of Baseball 4,' TORCH COHl1llifil?C 4. Bob entered De La Salle Institute in 1921. at that time being in the sixth grade. After having completed two years in the grammar department, he graduated, and the next fall returned to grapple with the intricacies of high school work. He finished the first two years of high school with high marks al- though rather uneventfully. Third year saw Bob stepping out so to speak. He was ap- pointed assistant manager of the baseball team, which position he fulfilled in a com- petent manner. The close of the Junior year found that he had compiled the highest average in the class, and was duly awarded the excellence medal. The next year he was appointed manager of Baseball and was placed on the TORCH committee. Next fall Bob intends to go to Manhattan College and take up a science course, and eventually to major in chemical engineering. He is a very clear headed and strong-willed young man and has always obtained high scholas- tic standing. We are confident that he will be successful in his college career, and in his endeavors in later life howsoever high they will be. I25 FRANCIS J. DOLAN Pancho, Cozy Our Lady of Lourdes VIC?-PfFS'id0llf lg Secretary 2, 3, 4,' Swim- mmg Q, 3, 4,' Rmg Coimnitfce 4,' TORCH Committee 4,' Dance Committee 4. Francis entered the portals of De La Salle Institute from Our Lady of Lourdes School back in 1923. Since he came to De La Salle in the first year he has shown himself to ,be of the studious type, always anxious to forge ahead to- a definite goal. As a result of his efforts he was the honor student of the class and won the General Excellence medal in the first two years. In the two succeeding years he has attained high standings that have kept him among the leaders of the class. Francis is a rare combination of talent and discernmentg seri- ous at times and on other occasions in a carnival mood. He is an intelligent and modest student, and a true friend. He has served on practically every committee ap- pointed during his four years course at the Institute. We will always remember him by his snappy talks in his junior and Senior years. Frank's favorite sport is swimming. In this field he has earned a splendid repu- tation, holding down a steadv berth on the varsity swimming team. VVe are nearing the end of the narrow road and as each of us takes his chosen path we sincerely hope that his will be smooth. We hope that success will crown his efforts in the future.