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

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'fllace 'llioreli JAMES MEADE Few lbingr are impoxiible to diligence and Mill. Jimmy, General P. S. 89 K. D. 1, 2, 3, 4,' Clan Relay 2, 35 Clan Bmketball 2, 3,' Torch Sfdjf. On September twentieth, four years ago, a bashful. belated group of young- sters was herded into the auditorium of De La Salle. Among that Freshman class was one whose composure gave many a heart cheer on that memorable morning. Jimmy Meade all through his high school career, as on that first morning, has faced everything and everyone with a smile, and with an original sense of humor. General has always been a loyal and true supporter of De La Salle, and Jimmy's retiring qualities, and desire to shun the lime- light, have served to make him one of the most popular members of the class. The traditions of De La Salle have been built on the concrete foundation of men whose spirits were such as Jimmy's and now that he is about to leave the old class. we hope that he will say au revoir but not adieu. Good luck, Jim. JOHN MEANY BleJ.red influence of one true loving mul on analberf' Jack Blessed Sacrament K. D. C. I, 2, 3, 4,' Clan Track Team 3, 4,' junior Varxily 4,' Torrb Slaff 4: Swimming Team 4,' Clair Barkellmll 4. On his graduation from Blessed Sacrament, back in 1926, John Meany immediately chose De La Salle as his future Alma Mater. He entered the por- tals smiling, and the walls of De La Salle will reflect that smile long after Jack has left. Jack is a quiet, amiable fellow who has proven himself a good mixer, a good sport and a gentleman. V He has always kept himself well on the safe side of the scholastic balance because of his interest in his studies. His endeavors have also included athletics, for he has been a mainstay on the class relay team and the basketball team as well as having served on the varsity swimming team. It is Jack's intentions to enter Fordham and take up dentistry, and we are sure that the success of his high school career will follow him in his future endeavors. Au revoir, Jack. M330 I! -.vr-- 11'--1e.f-' .- ey -,p i 1 3? ,J -'I .5 P m H 4: TT .Yi cg, e., 'u ,. , jr ' lj .. :JC . i..-L. .gg ... -5 .F F 5? :air .,-2. fi m- -. .cr ,J 129 .i is L. ... 1 mf gc: .-1.1 V. wav.-.. . - ,. Q .Y .-,arf-ease-zgiwzeatigu A .1 mag' '

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Tortola ROBERT HAYES Of rurpriring beauty and in Ibe bloom of youth. Bob De La Salle Grammar K. D. C. 1, 2, 3, 4,' Bafeball 2, 3, 4,' Croix County 4,' Clan baxeball 2, 3, 4,' Clan Track 1, 2, 3, 4. Bob entered his Freshman year in 1926, and readily became quite popular. He made the varsity baseball in his sec- ond, third and fourth years and also in his fourth year the Cross Country team. He played basketball very successfuly on the class team in his second and fourth years. ln his studies, too, Bob has proven himself a hard worker. He has also been known as one of Rudy Vallee's crooning rivals. Bob has the intention of studying for an A. B. at Fordham University, and we feel sure he will be successful in any venture. While in college Bob will no doubt bring his athletic prowess to per- fection and we shall hear in the near fu- ture of his good work on the varsity. ANDREW R. KIRBY -what be does it well done. Dick Fordham Prep. Clan Secretory 3,' K. D. C. 2, 3, 4,' Torch Slab' 4,' Debating Society 2, 3, 4,' Arcloronfraterfziiy 2, 3, 4. Dick entered De La Salle in his sopho- more year. He immediately showed his talents and ability to work by leading the class in all his studies. Throughout his high school years he maintained first place and was awarded the excellence medal each year. Much of his time is devoted to music. Having heard him sing at social functions of his Alma Ma- ter, we can vouch that he is quite a pro- ficient baritone. However, Dick has one particular weakness. science. We should not be surprised if some day we find that he has revised the Einstein Theory of Relativity. Dick intends to go to Fordham, after which he will study electrical engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Now the time has arrived when we must say good-bye to Dick. but the memory of his friendship will always remain with us X lil .fi 'Ll

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Th e 'iliortzli GERVAIS McDONOUGH If muric be the load of mind, play on. Mac, Micky George Washington Secretary of the Clan 1, 2, J,' Organist 3, 4. Four years ago a student came to De La Salle. Prom whence? No one knew. Through a series of investigations we found that his name was Mac, that he came from George Washington and that he could playa piano. Until the first examinations this was all we could find out about Mac. Then we found him to be an exceptional student who had a wonderfully winning personality. So high did the class opinion of him soar that they elected him secretary three suc- cessive years. a feat that nobody in any other office in the class has duplicated. Although he is not athletically inclined, Mac has followed the teams in their va- rious endeavors with the real De La Salle spirit. Although the report has not been substantiated. it has been rumored that he intends to be a professor. But for Mac we have a fond farewell and best wishes for success in his enterprise. ROBERT C. NUGENT Acxiom :peak louder than u-'ordx. Rog. Bob Xavier High Barkeiball 3. 4,' Captain 4,' Barelzall J, 4,' Track 3,' Clan Relay 3,' Spar!! Com- mitleef Arcbronfraremily 3, 4. Two years ago De La Salle threw open her doors to welcome smiling Bob Nugent. He was assigned to 3A and in about twenty minutes hc had everyone calling him Bob. Our associations with Rog have shown him a student. a sports- man and a gentleman. Rog has always kept well on the safe side of his studies and as an all-around athlete there are few to compare with him. Since he chose De La Salle as his Alma Mater, he has won for himself laurels in basketball, baseball and track. Soon after his en- trance, he won for himself a berth on the regular basketball team and the year after was elected captain. In baseball he proved to be one of the outstanding shortstops in the city high schools. Bob expects to enter Manhattan where he is going out for the football team, which we are sure he will make. ln parting, Rog takes with him our sincerest wishes for future success. at fn lwyig .. fi' ,