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

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A A t . ,kg ti . - Calf cl-Q A Qffl Tffll 'og ' ' -A-..--....j T 04i.4,1 ?v-gn, -gm S, JEROME A. O'CONNELL Jerry, Speed, Lefty Evander Childs Track 3,' Tennis 4. Although ,lerry has only attended De La Salle for two years his sterling character has made him one of the most popular fel- lows in the school. His wit coupled with his carefree manner soon won the admira- tion of all. ' Jerry takes keen joy in 'reciting Gospels in which he is especially adept. A pin can be heard drop in the class while jerry in solemn words is reciting little parables all his own. And short phrases unknown even to the learned doctors of the Church often can be heard floating over the class from Jerry's silver toned voice. VVe all agree that some day he will publish a revised edition of the Gospels. As an athlete Jerry has also distinguished himself. Tennis and track being his favorite sports. Despite his athletic activities he is also prominent in all social events that have taken place in the school. ,lerry possessed uncanny accuracy with a board eraser which made him the terror of the class until his skill became too well known and the Brother stopped him in his prime. ,lerry's personality and intelligence warrant him success in later life. L35 JOHN R. O'CONNELL jack, Uke St. Catharines School C1'0.r.r Country 1, 2,'3, Captain 4: Track 1. 2, 3, 49 K. D. C. 3, 4,' TORCH Cnuzmittvv. Jack the advocate of fantastic combina- tions and a connoisseur of hanrlkerchiefs made his debut in De La Salle four years ago. His talent as a cross country runner was recognized a few days later by the ease in which he mounted the steps in order to beat the bell by a few seconds. Although a sterling athlete, he was also a good student and was always near the head of his class. In his Sophomore and Junior years he was recognized as one of the basic supporters of the Cross Country Team. His Senior year was but a repetition of the other three. Jack is also musically inclined and can al- ways be heard singing a new song accom- panied by Jimmie Broderick of the inspiring voice. Jack has not as yet decided what college he will enter, but we of the Senior class are sure he will be as popular at his future college as he was at De La Salle.

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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.

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mg., - Ci -'WMM-'N 704'-Q - -M 'P ,e JAMES PRIOR JAMES L. RYAN jim Cathedral Grammar .lim De La Salle Grammar Class Treasurer lj Class Basrlzull Man- K. D. C. 3, 4. ager 1. In jim Prior, a serious minded chap, the Senior class has found an honest, capable student. At one time the class publicly showed its confidence in jim by bestowing upon him the position of treasurer. Jim's activities outside of school prevented him from participating in athletics. Jim's seri- ousness did not dominate his personality all the time, for he has a remarkable sense of humor. This was often shown, when at times, he would throw the class into con- vulsions of laughter by his antics. Jinfs hobby consists in following the news and events which occur on Broadway. His stock of information concerning the favor- ites along the Great VVhite VVay would be appreciated by reporters of the theatrical periodicalsz In time to come we may find Jim starring in one of the plays ou Broad- way, for he has the talents of a natural born actor. Jim is undecided as to his fu- ture but with his pleasant personality and that' spirit of determination which he pos- sesses, he is bound to be successful in his un- dertakings. ,lim is easily one of the best known fel- lows in the whole school. He is known both for.his big infectious laugh, and his gen- erous good nature. Jim has a big collec- tion of laughs, in fact he has a laugh for every occasion, mild laughs, derisive laughs, uproarious laughs, or what have you l Once in a while Jim has a collision with the Rev. Brother, and then the laughs are stilled for a short period while Jim nurses his sorrow, with a rueful face, but soon' the silence is shattered with another laugh, in- dicating that Jim has returned from his gloomy sojourn. Jim is also quite a musi- cian, and the whole school was thrilled by his wonderful version of Bye, Bye, Black- bird, Baby Face, etc. , Altogether, jim is quite fitted to his vo- cation in the future life both in his per- sonality and his intellectuality, for jim in spite of his lapses into oblivion. is able to secure high marks, and is rated as one of the intellectuals of the class. So there he is, a mixture of all types, comedian, student, artist, and we may add, -Gentleman. Good bye and good luck, im. ' l36l A