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

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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

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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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l ' W 4 X 4 C- 1wZQ'?9i'iE T 0 at sf I M- 1 S CHARLES F. MURPHY Charlie, Murph St. Catherine's Class Relay 1, 2. Charles Murphy, a graduate of St. Catherines, is one of the few members of the class of 1927 who have spent their entire high school career in De La Salle Institute. In other words, he is one of the old guard. Charlie had the ambition to be a star track man and every De La Salle Field Day his name was to be found on the list of con- testants. In his Freshman year Murph ran on' the class relay, but since then he has blossomed forth as an individual runner and with success. VVith all these faults, however, Charlie is a quiet mannered fel- low and a good pal. Pete McCormack and Jim Prior, his constant companions, will testify as to the truth of this statement. Charlie's class marks have always been well above the average and this year, his last in high school, has found him among our ten leading students. VVe believe that in fu- ture years his name will be found among the leaders of the nation. Murphy intends to remain under the tutelage of the Christian Brothers, as he plans to enter Manhattan College in the Fall. There he will pursue a course in Business Management prepara- tory to making a name for himself in the world. In closing we offer our best wishes to one of the finest fellows with whom we have ever come in contact. E341 CHARLES J. NOBILE Charlie, Duce P. S. 95 Charlie hails from P. S. 95, and has been with us for the last four years. Since he was a good mixer he soon became very popular with his class mates: During his career at De La Salle Charlie has sup- ported every activity that has taken place. The students realized that Charlie was a booster and he was even held in a higher regard than previously. Every morning Charlie endeavors to establish a new record from the subway station to the classroom, in order to beat the bell, but he generally fails by a wide margin. Outside the class- room as within Charlie is very popular. VVe have noticed that with the fair sex Charlie is an outstanding favorite. This is due perhaps to his smiling and genial coun- tenance which is always beaming its rays of happiness to the world. The class has also learned that he is also quite popular in his own parish and an active worker in church affairs. After Charlie completes his course at Manhattan we all hope to see him recognized as a great engineer. Au revoir, Charlie, but not goodbye.