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

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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.

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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 Ioseph Varley LITTLE IOHN Blessed Sacrament. Iackson Heights K.D.C. l-2-3-4g Glee Club l-25 Track lg Honor Roll l-2-3-4g Intramurals: Basketball l-Z-31 Softball l-243g Varsity Swimming 3. Little Johnf' as he is affectionately tagged by his fellow classmates, is a quiet person until disturbed by some f'Worldly distraction. This distraction often comes in the form of prospects for a conversational debate. One of Johnls great weaknesses is to debate a timely topic with one of his classmates and, win or lose, always try to maintain the same friendly attitude towards all, with prejudice toward none. After graduation, John expects to enter college, and with his attributes of knowledge and resourcefulness, we feel sure he will meet wth great success in his college career. Iohn Ioseph Tschada CHINK St. Andrew's. L. I. KDC. l-2-3-45 Varsity Track 2-35 Glee Club lg Riding l-2-35 Intramurals: Track lg Baseball 2, Basketball 3-4g Bowling 25 Volleyball 4. - john, or Chink, as his friends call him, hails from the region beyond the Great Diviclef' Flushing Creek. His four years in De La Salle have found him with many new friends. He has shown a zeal for leadership and his good humor fairly radiates with his smile. And when it comes to the ladies, Chink is at his best. With the passing of John, Alma Mater will lose a witty genius, a true friend and a good leader, but wherever he goes, you may be sure that he will be an outstanding success. FIDES c