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

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RECORD STAFF Seated lleft to righfl - John Varley, Donald Feeney, Gerard Smith, James Cavanaugh, James Kennelly, John Morton, Laurence Cassidy, Walter Hennessey, Thomas Tranlz, Eugene Barsotti. Fred Bautz, Edward Bradford. Standing lleft fo righfl - John Ramaci, Raymond Maloney, Lawrence Cunningham, Thomas Eichen- berger, James H-aughney, Kenneth Gillen, James Carey, Ramon Joseph, Joseph Bissell, George Kerwer, Sylvesfer Sfroff, Ralph Viviani, John Felker, Chesfer Kleber, Edward Flynn, Donald Berry, Leslie Van Marfer, John Carolan, Daniel O'Rourl:e. of course it did a great job in stimulating comment, opinion, appreciation and sugges- tions regarding things De La Salle. The task of publishing a school paper is not an easy one and often not a happy one. The re- sponsibility of editorship is a responsibility of multiple detail and demand. However, in Laurence Cassidy and his able assistants John Morton and Walter Hennessey, The Record had the leadership of three able and persevering literary craftsmen. Also might we recognize the fine efforts of Don Feeney, Fred Bautz, Gerry Smith, Jim Haughney, Walter O'Leary, Ed Bradford and Gene Barsotti. Here's hoping the staff of '47 and '48 finds or develops worthy replacements. THE FATHERS CLUB The Fathers Club of De La Salle has en- joyed a very successful year. Under the auspices of Brother George, the Moderator, their affairs, their meetings, the Fathers and 1947

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Glee Club . . . Freshmen and Sophmore Membership HONOR Socnzrv Here at De La Salle, the distinction and benefits of Azarias Honor Society member- ship are extended to those boys who are will- ing to invest wisely, the added effort neces- sary to earn consistently high marks. The certificate and gold pin awarded by the Director to the members, are given as reward, and as a mark of accomplishment, Brother Paul also obtains regularly, tickets to oper- atic performances at the Metropolitan, which are offered first to Honor Students, and then to the student body at large. Reviewing the Honor lists published after each mid-term examination, we are struck by THE The Record kept good account of activity around De La Salle for the past year. The the observation that the prime requisite for obtaining honor marks seem to be willingness to work hard, rather than sheer native ability. The 8595 minimum in each subject, estab- lished as the actual criterion, is within reach of all who work consistently and well, where- as it is beyond reach of any who are unable to expend the effort. For the man who slips below the exacting conditions of the Society itself, there is the Honor Roll, which is an integral part of the Honor Group, for which the minimum requirement is an overall average of 85Z. The Society and the Honor Roll thereby offer a great stimulus. RECORD circulation of each issue was looked forward to eagerly by the entire student-body. And FIDES

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Ted Husing Presents +o Charles Furey and +o Gerard Smith Sons Night, the Fathers and Sons Dinner, and the Communion Breakfast have all been successes, and they have done all possible to aid the Ladies Auxiliary in their functions. The purpose of the Club is to develop friendships among the fathers and to intro- duce them to the men teaching their boys. That this has been accomplished with re- markable success can easily be seen by the number of Freshman Fathers partaking in the affairs of the Club. In the first few meetings the fathers renew old acquaintances and meet the Frosh fathers and make known to them the different affairs sponsored by their organization. Shortly after LADIES Under the capable direction of Brother Albert Paul, the Ladies Auxiliary of De La Salle Institute has had a year of unprecedented success in their social functions, viz., the Open House, the Monthly Card Parties, the Annual Card Party and Dance, and the Fall and Spring Concerts. The underlying ideals of this organization are to introduce the mothers to the Faculty, and to each other, and to aid in financing the school. This year, instead of the Annual Freshman Tea, for the mothers of the freshmen, an Open House was held for all parents and students and a good time was had by all. The the first meetings a Father and Son Night was held to enable the fathers to meet their sons' friends. Finally the big event, the second annual Father and Son Dinner, which proved to be very enjoyable to all, both in the culinary art and in the entertainment. It is our hope that the Fathers Club may con- tinue in the future, as it has in the past. The officers for 1946-1947 are as follows: Patrick Mason .................................... President Thomas Clifford ........................ Vice-President John Varley .................. Second Vice-President Frederick Bock .................................. Secretary Felix joseph ..,.. .... T reasurer AUXILIARY Monthly Card Parties have been continued and have been well attended. The big event of the year, the Annual Card Party and Dance, at the Hotel Pennsylvania, was more successful this year than ever before in re- spect to attendance and financial income, as well as socially. Finally Brother Paul secured such a fine assortment of talen to perform at the Fall and Spring Concerts that all who attended the functions had a well rounded year of pleasure, enjoyment and culture. The ofiicers for 1946-1947 year are: Mrs. Frederick Bautz ...................... President Mrs. John Toohig ......... ..... S ectetaty Mrs. Charles Kleber ....... .... T reasurer FIDES