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

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up iA 1 A t 6 J W T0 THOMAS M. MAHONEY Tom, Red Holy Name School Q Editor in Chief of the T'0Rc1I,' Swinunizig 2, 3, -lj Svrr't'Ia1'y A. fl. 4. One cold morning in the winter of 1924, a red headed lad by the name of Thomas Mahoney burst suddenly into our midst and confidently Hung himself into the activities of the class with all the enthusiasm and vigor characteristic of a Mahoney. Tom went at his studies with -El. will. and showing marked brilliancy, finished with the leaders of the class. In his second year Tom con- tinued his excellent school work and be- came a member of the famous De La Salle Swimming Team. Coming back to the fold for the third year we found an old friend, Prother Cassian, again our teacher which delighted Tom. The crucial year for high school students had come and Tom came through with flying colors, both in studies and athletics. Then the anticipation! A senior at .last. More popular than ever, with a host of friends Tom was elected as Secretary of the Athletic Association by a popular vote of the school. The members of the TORCH Committee selected him as the Editor in Chief. Tom has completed four years of high school work at De La Salle Institute and has graduated without a condition, a model student. . 301 EVERETT J. MANNING Pop St. Peter's School l In the Fall of 1923 there came to De La Salle a very tall shy freshman, whoi re- plied to the name of Everettg it was not long before his comrades affixed to hini the insignia of Pop and by that name he has been known to- four successive years of high school. From the beginning Pop seemed to disagree with no one, not even his lessons, so in the due course of time Brother Richard claimed him in two major sports, track and basketball. But the fates had decreed that Pop take part in a more heroic role than that One day any ex- class waving a hand: on being he pointed to a there in all its of a high school athlete. cited boy rushed into the copy of the News in his asked if he wanted water picture in the paper and noble outlines was the picture of Pop who it seems is a prominent fire fighter in the colony on Governors Island. After the class had got over the shock three years later. he told us all he was slated for VVest Point. After the class had got over that. it was time to graduate and we have dubbed Manning the human electric chair but we forgive him and hope some day to see Pop l' a general in the U. S. army.

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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.

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gy Q wr 'D 16? ' 'i -- i , :'f I 4 Aw I J' t . 1, li A K I K . . K - .Xml A -K . A, . THOMAS P. MANNING Stretch, Toni De La Salle Grammar Ba.9lt'1'tl2all 1, 2, 3, 4,' Footlmll 3,' Class Relay 1, 2, 3,' A. A. Rf'fw'e.rr'nlnti'vc 1, 2. Tom has been a loyal supporter of De La Salle for a good many years, as he gradu- ated from the Grammar school and stayed in the environs while he attended High school. VVe all know Tom as a very fine young man, as a student. and a gentleman, notwithstanding his great ability. in the athletics. His strongest point is basketball, holding the honorable position of Center on the Varsity Quintet. XVe must not forget his dashing ability as a track man for he trots along like a prancing stallion. Our Tom is a very popular young man for he greets you with a smile, not only to his classmates but to the feminine sex, which can very plainly be seen at the various dances which he attends. VVhen we part in June, each taking a different turn, Tom is going to Columbia to take up Electrical Engineering. God help the lights of the City. VVe wish him all the luck in the world on the undertaking of this large enterprise. I3 PETER J. MCCORMACK Pete, Mack Cathedral High Class I3l'l'.YlIlFI1f 2, 3. Peter McCo'rn1ack, or Mac, as he is better known, joined the present Seniors by being placed in the second year among the rest of us. During the course of his first year at De La Salle he was elected class priesident, in which position he soon was able to display his ability. In first year his favorite studies were English and French. In the fall of the year of 1925 when school once again reopened its doors of knowledge, the class thought that they could make no better move than to once again nominate this quiet, sin- cere, aud genial youth for class president. The result was that he was once again elected to the presidential chair where he again decided for the present Seniors what was right and what was wrong. After his decisions the class could always rest assured that a just one had been rendered. ln the fourth year he would have most likely been nominated for a third term but, like George aVVshiugton, he refused. Mack won a rather unique but valuable masterpiece from the Latin professor for attaining the highest mark in Latin in the first quarter examina- tions in fourth year. Although sincere and serious minded yet at the proper time Mack enjoys a joke as much as anyone. He in- tends to- be a lawyer, and we all know he will be a good one. l fi ' NJ