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

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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

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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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..h-.--sit JOHN J. MCQUADE Jack, Mac St. Vincent Ferrer P1'vsidr'ut of the fltlzletic Association 45 Trcasiwer of Class 2, 3: Junior and Senior Prom COIl1f1lliffCt',' K. D. C. C1'0ss-Coimtry 3: Class Relay 1, 2, 3. 4,5 Debating Tram 3,' Track 1, 2, 3,5 Baseball 1, 2, 3,' Captain 4. On the Honor Roll of De La Salle will be the name of Jolm J. McQuade who pos- sessed the unusual combination of being a good student and a capable athlete. As president of the Athletic Association, John put new life into all the sports, thustreviving that old De La Salle spirit. With Mac as captain of the Baseball Team, we had a very successful season. By the results he obtained, you can readily see that Jack is a leader pf men. All who were in his classes will remember him for the lengthy and interesting talks he gave. However, while they were educational, his ideas were very original so that we sometimes doubted the foundation of the matter spoken on, especially his version of Bible History. In addition to holding the high positions that he did, Mac had another charming qual- ity-humor. NVhenever the class was dull or sleepy, Jack would bring them to life with a joke or two. As a result of these characteristics, John obtained success at De La Salle and we know that by these same qualities he will be one of the luminas of the business world. 33 JAMES J. MORRISSEY Jim, Jimmie St. Gabriel's School Prvsidcrzt Arclzconfrawrnify 4,' K. D. C. 3,,'.llIv11ilJer of Suprvnizf Counril 4,' Truck 1,' Class Relay 1, 2, 3,5 Ring Committee 4,' TORCH Committee 45 Debating Tram 4. Four years ago a young and modest fresh- man enrolled at De La Salle Institute as an alumnus of St. Gabriel's School. After three years this modest young man, a fresh- man no longer, has won his way into the hearts of us all by his true De La Salle spirit, his ready wit. and his attention to work. A steady and dependable student, al- ways ready to help a classmate in time of need has made Jim a general favorite. Jim's popularity was so great in the school that he was elected President of the Arch- confraternity by popular vote of the students. Besides being a first class student. Jim was also a member of the track team and the class relay during his four years. In his freshman year he was one of the best sprinters of his class. VVhen the schools reopen in September Jim intends to continue his studies at one of the col- leges in the vicinity of New York. In the years to come we would not be surprised to see Jim as one of our leading medicos or surgeons. VVhen the class of '27 breaks up as a unit Jim will always be his classmates as a fellow ship they will never forget, qualities have made him a of real manhood. remembered by whose friend- whose splendid model example