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

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Ae 7 ' A ' Q 7' A w e - ...M L JAMES G. FAHERTY Jim, Jimmie Christian Brothers College, St. Louis, Mo. K. D. C. 3, 4,' Grand Knight, K. D. C. 45 D1-beting Society 45 Cheer Leader 4,5 Ba.vcI1alI 3, 4,5 Class Bn.x1er.ImlI 4,5 TORCH Committez' 4. After wandering over the country during most of his life, Jimmie finally reached New York, and, following in the footsteps of many other great men, came to De La Salle. This came to pass in February of 1926. In the middle of March, Jim surprised us by speaking a full sentence. The ice was now broken and, for the rest of the year, Jimmie never let a day go by without speaking at least six words. But times have changed and so has Jimmie. What has brought about such a change in Jim, we do not know: all we can do now is look at the list of his activities and wonder what has become of the Jimmie we first knew. When the newly-organized cheer leading squad made its first appearance in public, Jim, our own little Rah Rah boy , was hailed by the entire student body as a marvelous debater. Speaking of debating, Jimmie will debate with anybody, on any question, and is always willing to give his opponent the choice of weapons. So long, Jimmie, we have no doubt that you will make good whatever your future career may be. l27l EUGENE G. GALVIN Gene , De La Salle Grammar Asst. Mgr. of Tenn-i.v 3, Manage-1' af Tr-zmis 4. ' Gene came to us in the fourth grade under the tutelage of Brother Raphael. From that time on, Gene has ever since dis- tinguished himself in his classes by his earn- est, steady and distinctive work. He has been devoted to his Alma Mater and over- fiowing with school spirit, a constant fol- lower of school events and a cheerful go- getter whenever it came to tickets and ads, or any other outside work. During his stay in grammar school under Brother Raphael and Brother Agatha, he was always at or near the top in examinations, ad work, and ticket selling and has been ever since. In first year under Brother Richard he was especially ardent in the support of his school and her athletic teams, as were nearly all of us at that time, under the spell of Brother Richard's contagious go-getter spirit. Under Brother Cassian he was almost equally ar- dent at the same time staying at the top in school work, he is so to-day. NVe think that with all his valuable work he fully earned the honored position as manager of the tennis team which he is fulfilling this year.

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. ' r , I . 1 -Q' l A .i i ' ' ,r a , , E Q - ' Q. ,e x .-. w I DANIEL J. DONOVAN, JR. JAMES C. EDWARDS, Dan De La Salle Grammar Jim, Jimmie , Member of thc K. D. C. In Dan we have a true product of the De La Salle Grammar Department. He entered the school in 1922, going into the eighth grade, then under the guidance of Brother Agatho. Being successful in his classwork he, graduated in 1923 and returned in the fall to begin his high school career. He never found the work very difficult and after four years he has attained his goal, The first two years of his high school career were spent rather uneventfully. When Dan of the Divine he immediately interest in the he ,renewed his was a junior the Knights Child, were organized, and joined and took an active society. In his senior year membership in this organization. VVhen Dan first appeared among us he seemed to be a very quiet and reserved type of person. But, after knowing him a while, we were all drawn to him by his ready smile and ever present good nature. We are sure that he will be a success in any undertaking whfh he takes part in during his life owing to his good nature and determination to suc- ceed. St. Thomas High School, Scranton, Pa. Basketball 4,' Bascba-I1 4,' Dt' Ln Salle Orchestra, 4. One glance at the picture heading this article, will show you the features of a youth capable of rising to great heights in spite of one of the greatest handicaps that any man ever had, that of coming from Scranton. Loyalty has been Jimmie's out- standing characteristic since his entrance into De La Salle in October, and his re- sponse to the calls for baseball and basket- ball was immediate. As a student Jim has few equals, but, as he did not wish to dis- courage the other members of the class, Jimmie kindly consented to remain at the tail-end of the class throughout the year. jimmie's favorite subjects are English and History. This favoritism is probably due to the fact that these subjects afford jim the best opportunity to take his morning nap and afternoon siesta. If we could take Jimmie's accuracy with books, board erasers, and chalk, as a basis on which to pass judg- ment, we would predict a great future for him as a big league pitcher, but we cannot so, good-bye Jim and the best of luck and happiness. ' 1 I26l i

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i , . , - T0,,V.' .-. K e a HARRY F. GUGLER De La Salle Grammar Cross Country 2, 3, 4 Q,llgr.j,' Ilarm' COIIIIIIIHEP 3,' K. D. C. 45 Debating Tran: -tl. Hail the pride of New Rochelle. Harry is one of the suburbanites who are members of the class of '27, Every morning Harry has to arise at an early hour in order to make his train. He usually catches the last one and arrives in school sometime during the second period. According to Harry there is a wreck on the railroad every day, con- sequently he is late. Harry's power of argumentation has given him a prominent position on the debating team. When Harry begins to talk all the class listens and are in the majority of cases convinced by his pleasant voice. Besides being a prominent debater Harry is also one of the best Cross country men in the school. During his sec- ond and third years he was one of the most outstanding members of the team. His good work was rewarded and during the past year he also managed the team. Be- sides being an outstanding athlete Harry is also one of the social lions of the class. During his junior year he was a member of the committee that made the Junior Prom such a great success. After graduating Harry intends to continue his education at Manhattan. VVe will not at all be surprised if in a few years we see Harry as one of the intercollegiate cross country stars. Wie all extend to Harry in departing from us the best of luck and happiness in the years to come. JOSEPH H. HAYES joe De La Salle Grammar Track Team 1, 2. W joe Hayes holds the distinction of be- ing the youngest member of our class.N In spite of his youth joe has taken an active part in school activities. Hayes was a tnem- ber of the midget track team, which walked away with the Private School Champion- ship, in his Freshman and Sophomore years. He has been a participant in the De La Salle Field Day events and an enthusiastic spec- tator at the Institute's indoor games. Many a time Joe's voice has boomed out en' couragement to the relay team whether ,it was in the front or struggling to make-up lost ground. Joe is one of the few members of the class who are not Adonis'. Instead of spending his time entertaining a blonde, Cfor that is the only kind he could enter- tain as he is a gentlemanl, Hayes entertains himself reading books of the Wild and Wloolly VVest. In all probability Manhattan College will receive Joe next September as a student in the Accountancy course. We expect that in a few years a C. P. A. will follow Ioels name blazoned across an ollice door in a downtown building. Well, Joe. here's good luck and au revoir, butl not goodbgc. l l2Sl