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

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als g .gg i Q 'M . reef 'UD ' -W -.....--- I 1 1 Z, DOMfNICK F. SPINA Nick, Dom DeXVitt Clinton H. S. Class Butrvllall 2. Early in our High School career Dominick -Spina earned the title of Class Authority on Latin, which title he has successfully defended ever since. Nick can also lay claim to the heavy-weight title as he far out- shadows his classmates. D'om's chief pal is Thomas McGuinness, who is also his spar- ring partner and principal abuser. Spina is a deep thinker and a quiet unassuming young man, but in reality he is the class ex- tremist, for he seldom agrees with anyone on important or unimportant topics of de- bate. Dom is the butt of many jokes, but he takes them all good-naturedly and often turns the joke on the jester. Although Dom is going to honor Fordham University by entering as a student there, he has not in- formed us as to his chosen profession in life. VVhatever it may be, Spina will, with- out a doubt, acquit himself nobly and will be a constant credit to De La Salle. VVe can only offer our friend our best wishes and these, in closing, we gladly protfer to him. ISS ARNOLD E. STANLEY Stan Our Lady of Good Counsel Stan's sterling character has won for him many friends. ln studies, Stan always stood on the safe side of the scholastic balance. Although he did not participate in athletics you 'could always find him rooting for the Red and Blue. Stan is a sort of quiet chap but can always see the funny part of life. He never endeavored to make himself con- spicuous but his personality alone made him a prominent member of the class. Even though he comes from the wilds of Long Island, Stan showed us that he is in a class by himself. Occasionally he would be the cause of some misunderstanding in the class but at the end of it all it was of no serious consequence. At our Junior- Prom Stan showed all of us that he was not so slow with the fair sex. As his high school career has been a successful one we are of firm belief that when the time comes when he must display his ability he will make a complete success of all his undertakings.

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za H 0 Armies WILLIAM A. SCHAEFER Bill St. Mary Magdalene School Track lllrmagcr 4,' Year Book Commit- tee 4,' Class Relay 1, 2, 3,' Clnrx Basketball Team 4. Here you behold our best all-around man. Bill won second class honors in his Frosh, Soph, and Junior years, led the class relay for three years, and also was on the Bas- ketball team in his fourth year. He success- fully fulfilled the duties of Track Manager and upheld the traditions of De La Salle by turning out the best relay in years. Throughout his stay at De La Salle Bill has been the class comedian, for by combining a little of the wit of Al jolson and foolish- ness of Ben Turpin, he has kept the class in humor' by his antics and funny sayings. Seldom does he lose his temper and then only for a moment. He is a friend to every fellow in the class. We hear that Bill has lately become fond of tripping the light fantastic and that he has cups to show as proof of his ability. VVatch out Arthur Murray, here comes your rival. Bill is a product of the East Side and boasts of the fact that men like Smith and NValker hail from his district. Bill is a wonder in the laboratory and can always be seen giving aid to those who are not as fortunate as himself. He tells us he expects to study medicine and we are looking forward to the day when we can call upon Dr. Schaefer. l37l HARRY A. SPENCER Silent Paterson High School, N. J. Mcnzbcr of Archcoufralz'rniz'y. Hail the pride of the Jersey farms! Of all the boys in the illustrious class of 1924, both studious and otherwise, we have Harry, saying the least but as active as any- one could wish. It was in 1924 that Harry arrived at our port, slightly bewildered at proceedings in a class so strange to him. It did not take long for someone to open a conversation with him and from that time on we all came to like him. As stated before, he is quite silent, but at odd moments he would crack a joke or two convulsing the class with laughter, and thus making up for the periods of silence. For a time Spanish has proven a hoodoo for Silent, but he has finally triumphed and now can speak Spanish as good as any Scandinavian, and we -may add, better than some. Harry is above all, a thorough gentleman, and we feel sure that in later life he will be a success. Good bye, Harry, and good luck.

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.2!'7.,, 'wb iw ' fe -r-'-rs-s-- - ef. cf if-it-M ii'-mrqijl .is-fgato J JOHN F. THOMPSON Jack Public School 87 Tennis Team 3. Early in the Fall of 1923, when the present Senior class was forming, we were joined by John Thompson, a graduate of P. S. 87. He immediately set to work on his studies and has continued in the same man- ner during his four years as a student of De La Salle. VVe were all attracted to John on account of his jovial disposition and we were always sure of hearing some- thing funny whenever he took himself away from his studies. He is very popular with all the classes on account of his athletic ability, inasmuch as he excels in tennis. Some day we hope to see him compete in the International Tennis Tournament.- WVon't that be a great day for De I.a Salle when he captures the Trophy ! But he does not stop at tennis, for it appears from what we have observed lately that he must have spent a considerable amount of time in some dancing academy. He knows all the intricacies of the Charleston. He surpasses himself in everything else, when it comes'to entertaining the ladies. NVe all hope he will have the same success at Lafayette where he intends to pursue the study of Engineer- mg. IS9 JOHN A. TIERNEY Jack Holy Cross School Track 3, 4,' Cross Country 2, 3,' Execu- timv Hll'lllfJ!'I' of A. A. 34, 4,' Sc'crefa1'y of Arclzconfratcrizify 4,' Vice President 1, 2,' Year Book Committee 4,' Clam Basketball Team- 4. After John Tierney was received into our midst he at once entered heartily into the activities of his class and the school in gen- eral, showing at all times the famous De La Salle spirit. His winning smile and modest manners, soon made him a popular figure about the school. In his first two years at the school he was elected the Vice President of his class. He served on the A. A. com- mittee for three years and in his Junior year he was elected as the secretary of this as- sociation. And in his Senior year he re- ceived the high honor of being elected to the Secretaryship of the Archconfraternity. On the athletic field Jack distinguished him- self on the track and cross country teams. He starred in his Junior year on the famous 120 pound relay team which brought glory to De La Salle in 1925-26. Jack will always be remembered for his pleasant ways, as a true De La Salle man.