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

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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

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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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'D -iii p C f3. 4.Kfa,li - A THOMAS G. MCGUINNESS Tom, Mac Xavier Grammar Deputy' Cfrand Knight, K. D. C. 4: Dc'- lvatiny Society 4: Ring Committee 4,' Varsity Baxkrvlvall 3, 4,' l?a.tvI1all 4,' Class Vice Prexfrlvizt 3. An eventful day in autumn, back in 1925 introduced to our midst a combination of rare talent and humorous personality, em- bodied in no less a personage than Our Tom. To eulogize on any predominant characteristic of his would be futile, unless it be his varied witticisms. All of Cardinal Newman's requisites of a gentleman are in his makeup. His unassuming air, happy-g0- lucky attitude, and optimism have endeared him to the hearts of all his classmates and associates. In the classroom, his scintillating brilliancy in French has led many of us to suspect that he has had his eyes upon some chic mademoisellef' Aside from his re- markable prowess upon the basketball court, Mac has acquired quite a reputation upon the debating forum. In all matters per- taining to De La Salle, Tom is right there and during the past year has proven himself a capable, and efhcient Deputv Grand Knight of the Divine Child. He in- forms us that if his expectations materialize. nevt winter will find him matriculating at Manhattan College. A conscientious student and a fine athlete. adept at making and strengthening friendships, his future success seems assured. 32 NORMAN C. MCKENNA Mac Our Lady of Victory Class Treawrrr 3, 4g Class Hi.rtnrian 3: Sports Reporter 4,' Year Book Committee 4. And .rtill they gazed, and still the 'wonder grew, That one small head raulzl carry all lu' knew. Some four years ago there sauntered into our midst a chap who answered to the name of Norman McKenna. Very soon, by a process well known to the youth of our country, he became known as Mac. Norman hails from the Bronx, but we bear him no ill willy men have become great in spite of environment. In the four years of our as- sociation we have found Mac to be a con- genial youth with a penchant for reading. In the indulgence of his hobby he has ac- quired a fund of general knowledge which has made him both the envy and despair of his contemporaries, and earned for him a ranking with Goldsmith's schoolmaster. Now some will form the opinion that Mac is a bookwormg a burner of midnight oil. Far be it from me to create this impression. He is silent upon the matter. but we sus- pect that he has achievements in another line which have been engineered by Cupid. Mac nonchalantly admits an ambition to inscribe his name upon the roll of honor of litera- ure. To achieve this end he entends to enter the School of Journalism in Columbia. l i