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

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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

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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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f as C - I -7' ROY J. KENEL Roy, Scotty Holy Name School Class Rvprpxvzztaliw A. A. 1, Z, 3: Bas- ketball Assistant lllanagcr 3: Constitution Committee 4,5 Dante C0-umziifrc 4. One of the first to become popular in our Freshman year was Roy Kenel. As proof of this, he held office in his first year at De La Salle. In this year, he forged ahead and set a standard for the class. All through the four years he has retained his high standing in social and scholastic activities Roy is as lively and as witty as anyone when the boys gather on the campus and he is an industrious fellow. He intends to study Civil Engineering at Cornell. As he stars in Mathematics, we expect to find the name Kenel high in Engineering circles some years hence. One of his attributes. at which many wonder is his ability to remain awake and alert during any lesson. Per- haps he owes it to his placid disposition, for nothing short of a catastrophe disturbs him. Roy has always been, a leader, and such popularity must be deserved. He is quiet and unassuming and one would never suspect that he had so much talent. He is as bril- liant on the dance Floor as he is ill the class room, which seems to us a rare combination. 29 REGINALD T. KENNEDY Reggie Corpus Christi, Chicago 'Bu.vinv.v.r .ilunagvr Ymflvnnk 4,5 Conxtilu- tional Committee 4,' Class St'C'l'6'flH'j' 4.4, 4. From De La Salle of Chicago comes Reginald Kennedy. Soon after his arrival he distinguished himself by showing the way to the class in the quarterly examina- tions. It seems to be a regular occurrence for Reggie to lead the class. Since he ar- rived, he has participated in ten examina- tionsg and statistics prove that he won the highest position in nine of them. This is an unoiiicial record for the Institute. Nev ertheless Reggie is human. He is always willing to help any of us when we are faced with some diflicult problem. He is very conscientious. Wlieti he is about a thing. he leaves no stones unturned. He is oi de- character, a type that will surely mark in the world some day. Reg- termined make his gie is the opposite of the Chicago individuals that we read about these days. He also a loyal supporter of the class, and school. He is always conspicuous at track meets, basketball games, class dances, etc. Reg- inald Kennedy won the medal ,for general excellence in his Sophomore and Junior years, and he is well on the way of winning it in his Senior year. VVhatever mode of life he may choose, he is bound to be a leader in it. A gentleman, and a scholar, Reginald Kennedy.