La Salle Academy - La Sallite Yearbook (New York, NY)

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Gerard Charles Smith sM1'r'rY St. Catherine of Sienna Honor Society l-2-3-45 Honor Roll l-2-3-45 Vice-President l-2-45 K.D.C. l-2-3-45 Glee Club l-25 Varsity Baseball l-2-3-45 Varsity Basketball l-2-3-45 Intramurals: Basketball l5 Football 45 Softball 2-35 Volleyball 4. Occasionally, there comes to De La Salle, a youth particularly favored by the gods. Of such a nature is our own Jerry Smith. Scholar, par excellence, jerry has led his companions and his school with outstanding Honor Society tradition, during his four years. On the athletic field, Smitty has been a common name, and one which has covered itself with glory, either pounding down the basketball court for an- other basket, or slashing a long drive to left Held on the baseball diamond. Yes, De La Salle has seen some great qualities in jerry Smith, and wherever he may go upon gradu- ation, we know that his ambition will be more than amply fulfilled. Daniel Ioseph Rogan DAPPER DAN Ascension. N. Y. Honor Society l-25 Honor Roll 3-45 Vice-Presi- dent 45 Treasurer 35 Officer K.D.C. l-35 Glee Club l-25 K,D.C. l-2-3-45 Varsity Basketball l-25 Intramurals: Track l-2-3-45 Softball 2-35 Football 45 Basketball 2-3-4. Early one September morn, there left Ascen- sion parish one of its Finest students - Dan Rogan. As a Freshman he was a quite observ- ing fellow and a good mixer. It was not long after that numerous capabilities began to show themselves. A gentleman, unassuming, well dressed and always on top in the scholastic and athletic field, Dan has been an idol to all his classmates and so with regret we bid him good-bye and good luck in pursuing a course in Medicine at Fordham. FIDES

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Iohn Salvatore Ramaci RAMACH Good Shepherd, Manhattan Honor Roll Z-3g Honor Society l-25 Camera Club lg Record Staff 4g Fides 45 K.D.C. l-2- 3-4g Intramurals: Track l-2-3-45 Softball l-2- 3-4g Football 4. In the past De La Salle has received many qualified students from Good Shepherd and Ramach is no exception. He has always set the example of a good student, which was followed by his active participation in inter- class sports. John has all the intentions of going to college and foremost on his list is Manhattan. We know that john will be suc- cessful in his college career, because of the strong character which he possesses, and we wish him all the happiness that success can offer. Alexander Gerard Rogan ..AL,. , Ascension, N. Y. Honor Roll l-2-3-45 Honor Society l-Z-3g Glee Club l-25 Year Book 45 K.D.C. l-2-3-45 lntra- murals: Track l-2-3-4g Basketball l-Z-3g Vol- leyball 45 Football 4g Handball l-25 Base- ball 2-3. A genial, heart-warming -smile is the most distinguished characteristic of this amiable fel- low. After meeting him, the warmth and heartiness of his personality soon win you over to his friendship. This likeable lad makes friends easily and has no trouble keeping them. But he is as versatile as he is friendly. Ever since entering De La Salle, Al, who hails from Ascension, has made a record in scholastic achievement, social activities and athletics that he and his Alma Mater can well be proud of. We, his classmates, know he will make as im- pressive a record at Manhattan, where he plans to matriculate, as he did at De La Salle. 1947

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Iames Ioseph Thomey UHM.. St. Iean Baptiste. Manhattan K.D.C, l-243-45 Fides Chairman 45 Dance Com- mittee Z-3-4g Intramurals: Track l-Z-3-4. Although he arrived two days late back in '43, Jim has worked hard to offset this disadvan- tage. Jim has always lead the way when forti- tude, patience and hard workers were needed. While earning his reputation as a good sport, jim gained a host of friends and admirers in the class of '47. Good luck in your chosen field of endeavor, J im, and may you be the best in the business. 'I947 Thomas Vincent Trank TOM Holy Name, Manhattan K.D.C. 1-2-3-45 Debating lg Glee Club lg Dance Committee 2-3-45 Record 3-4g Intramurals: Track l-Z-3-4. It isn't often that the Institute can boast of graduating a good-natured, easy-going lad with the ability of one Tom Trank. It was three and a half years ago when Tom tirst walked up those front steps and since that time he has been quite a terror in any of his undertakings. Among his extra-curricular activities is the Record, In practically nothing flat, Tom attained the post of Exchange Editor which he handles quite efficiently, to say the least. For his future livelihood, Tom intends to enter the mechanical end of Dentistry, a position which we feel confident he'll be a success. Good luck to a swell fellow.