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

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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.

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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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Pa el, 'H In T Q?g..e3'5r 'rs if GEORGE B. STAVRACOS Stavy, Rook Year Book 45 Class Relay 1, 2, 3, -I: Da'- batting Society 4,' C1'0.r.r Country 1, 2, 3, 4,' Track 2, 3. ' ln his Freshman year George prepared to settle down to a four year grind. It is our opinion that he has made a great suc- cess of it. He has been among the top- notchers of his class throughout the course and is well liked among his fellow students. He has been our silver tongued orator for four years, holding the class in awe-stricken silence many a time with his extensive knowledge and wisdom. George also served his school in the athletic field becoming a prominent figure in that line. He was on the cross country team four years and was a member of the track team. He is very popular among the students being well liked by all. George intends to continue his studies at Columbia University where he will take a law course, which we are sure will be a success just like all his other un- dertakings. So if ever you are in a pinch call up George and you can rest assured that he will do all in his power to help you. P40 DANIEL B. THOMPSON Dan Fat DeVVitt Clinton H. S. Trcns1n'r'r of Dance Conlmiftvr 3: Tennis Team 3,' Track Team 4,' Ring Conzmlttvv 4. Friends, New Yorkers, and Countrymen, lend me your eyes. I write to introduce to you Daniel Thompson whose picture gleams on the surface of this page. Dan entered De La Salle in 1923, coming from De VVitt Clinton with an excess of weight which he exercises to rid himself of. Since then he has always been known as a jovial fellow and staunch supporter of all the school activities Cexcept studiesb. In third year Dan was elected treasurer of the dance committee, which oliice he fulfilled most satisfactorily by reembursing the class treasury. Also in this term he achieved an- other ambition by obtaining a position on the tennis squad. Dan is a wizard at Math and bids fair to become a great engineer. He expects to take up mechanical engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic ln- stitute. Dan is also an Adonis with the opposite sex, for he is like a sailor having a sweetheart in every port. From good authority it was learned that Dan prefers the girls of the theatrical world. VVell, au revoir, Dan, and good luck.