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

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The ,Torch 'i . SOPHOMORE A MEMORIES of our summer vacation still lingering, we returned once more to De La Salle to see what our second year held in store for us. Our spirits buoyed up by the importance of our position as Sophomores, we eagerly began work under the guidance of Brother Clement, who was to verse us in Religion and Algebra. Brother Joseph was to further our knowledge in the language of the Caesars. while Brother Andrew was to introduce us to French. English and ancient History were to be taught us by Professor Leddy, a new addition to the faculty of De La Salle. Q tAccording to tradition we immediately began the business ofelecting class oiiicers and in the first meeting, under the guidance of a temporary chair- man, Frank Burton was elected President: Thomas Dunn, Vice-president: Tom Dunne, Treasurer: and Tom Dempsey, Secretary. It was decided that these men were to hold office for the first half year. We immediately undertook the reorganization of the class basketball team which had met with tremendous success in our Freshman year and we eagerly awaited the opening of the sea- son. John Smith was unanimously elected captain of theeteam, which was composed of Tom Dempsey, Pat Carrol. Tom Farley, John Clark and Frank Burton. Our success as a Freshman team was dwarfed by that of our second year showing. We defeated all the teams we met in our division and also the Winners of the third year division. In a hard fought game we finally bowed to the Seniors by a close score. Brother Bernard, the varsity basket- ball team director, inaugurated the Junior Varsity on which every member of our team obtained a berth. On the track we also had a line representation. The call for Cross Coun- try brought out Tom Dunn who performed admirably. He obtained the honor of being a member of the mile relay and as such placed in the Newark Championships. G. Dolan and S. Morrisey wore the De La Salle colors on the outdoor track. ' . In the annual St. La Salle Auxiliary drive, we had the satisfaction of surpassing our ever present rivals 2B in the securing of subscriptions and the occupation of an enviable position in the general standing of the classes. The Sophomores brought to this labor the support and ardor which has characterized all their undertakings sincegthey entered De La Salle. It was about this time. too, that the first quarterly exams took place. Messrs. Maloney, Burton, Kelly and Smith made their proficiency in studies very conspicuous. I Probably the outstanding event in our second year was the theatre party which the class attended en masse at the production William F. Brady The Street Scene just before the Christmas holidays. After we returned to school from our short rest, we elected a new set of' oflicers. Mr. Callahan was elected President: Mr. Dunne, Vice-president: Mr. Farley, Secretary: and Mr. Morrisey, Treasurer. Now, with the coming of spring, we are eagerly looking forward toward the baseball and outdoor track campaigns and we are quite confident that our good standing will continue in these sports as well as it has in the previous activities. 1930 61

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it I Q Illllzi SOPHOMURE B ITH vacation now but a memory we returned once again to find our- selves no longer Freshmen but digniied Sophomores. We learned that the class was to be supervised by the Rev. Brother Anthony. In a short time we became acquainted with the other members of the faculty: Brother Clement, our math instructor: Brother Joseph, our Latin instructor: Brother Andrew, Maitre de francais: and Prof. Leddy, our instructor in English and ancient History. Cur first problem was to elect ofiicers who could and would guide us in various school activities throughout the scholastic year. The class honored the following: Secretary, Frank McMahon: Treasurer, Thomas Walsh: Presi- dent, Edward Dunleavy: Vice-president, James Walsh. Thanks to these capable gentlemen, we have had an enjoyable and interesting year. Almost before we knew it the first quarterly exams were upon us. As a result We found T. Farrelly in first place with Frank McMahon on his heels. Soon came the call for sports and 2B was prepared. Messrs. Cotton. Curley, O'Neill, McMahon and Zaruci formed the basketball team. Although we fought bravely we were defeated. The results of the second quarterly exams showed that T. Farrelly was still leading the class. With the third quarter some eight weeks away we decided to broaden the scope of our activities and so we organized a debating team under the guiding hand of Prof. Leddy. After careful consideration the class picked Messrs. Dunleavy, Fitzgerald, Farrelly, McMahon and James Wals-hr to represent us in that noble form of public speaking. And needless to say our faith in them was well founded. Next came baseball. With the rush of candidates we found many 2 B men going to the front. In the ranks were Messrs. Bissert. Zaruci. Dolan, Curley, Fitzgerald, O'Neill, McMahon. Radigan and Del Rossi. The first ten games were won consecutively showing the sterling quality of the team. This feat focused the athletic eye of the school on 2B. Indeed, this was not unjustly done for in this class Was seen the food for future athletic victories. Then to our great joy, Brother Anthony announced the date on which the field day would take place. Immediately our foremost athletes started to train. Entries were made in track and field events and rivalry was keen. Then, before we could realize it, the traditional field day had arrived. And 2B fought as she had never fought before-to emerge victoriously. The third quarter had passed and everyone tensed himself for the home stretch. With the thought that next year we would be Juniors. we could not fail to pass. When the storm had cleared up we found that the inevitable T. Farrelly was on top as usual. With the end of our Sophomore year coming on we wish to thank the faculty for their interest in us throughout the past year. RY' gl 63