Fordham University - Maroon Yearbook (New York, NY)

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EDWARD F. BRESLIN, A.B Seminary Avenue YONKERS. N. Y. Fordham Prep, '16 Booky” College Play (2, 4); Class Baseball (I): Class Football (3); Chairman, Dance Committee (4); Business Manager, Dramatic Association (4). BOOK.Y” came to Fordham many years ago—way back in Prep School, you know. He came quietly, took his place among the other new arrivals and almost at once seemed as though he was an integral part of Fordham. It’s hard, isn’t it, to express that hereditary, appropriate, comfortable sort of feeling that some people inspire in you when you observe them day after day in their appointed places) We hope you catch the idea, because to us who have known him, you might just as well try to present a graduation without diplomas as ’20 with Booky.” We have always found him the same quiet, gentlemanly Ed, ever ready to offer a helpful suggestion, or do a bit more than his own share towards boosting along the interests of die class. There’s not a man among us who’s not glad to have had the opportunity of knowing him. and those who enjoyed the privilege of his intimate friendship during their college years realize in a personal manner the true reasons for his popularity. Nor is Booky s’’ popularity restricted to the class. The fact that he was voted the best dancer in ’20 is mighty significant of the favor which greets him outside the walls of the lecture room. 1 he charm that won for him in school, is even more noticeable when he finds himself in a difficult social position—ladies to right of him. ladies to left of him— it makes no difference how they are grouped, Eddie emerges triumphant. Those of you who attended the first of the Senior Dances saw something of his ability as a manager. Not only was the ballroom crowded but. thanks to BookyY’ efforts, on the following morning our Class Treasurer made the fattest bank deposit of his official career— A most encouraging start. said every one, and we have since had occasion to second that sentiment vigorously and often.

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ALOYSIUS F. ARTHUR. A.B. 1332 Lexington Avenue NEW YORK CITY Fordham Prep, ’16 Al Assistant Baseball Manager (3); Baseball Manager (4); Circulation Manager. Fordham Monthly (4): Frisch Testimonial Committee (4). WHEN memory alone is left us, and our college days arc a thing of the past, we will all remember Al—if all else be forgotten—for his sticktoitiveness. He is genial, he spreads sunshine with that smile of his, which we never remember seeing him without, excepting when a certain white-haired Prefect of Discipline used to appear on the horizon. He has, in fact, a great many qualities by which we should remember him. but the one that stands out above the rest is that general plugging-at-a-thing-till-he-gets-it air with which he tackles every tiling. Witness this year’s baseball schedule. Our hats arc off to Al for that accomplishment, for it was the best schedule ever arranged by a Fordham manager, a schedule which could not have been put together without the hardest and most persevering kind of work. Al is quiet and unassuming, a hard worker, and when he becomes interested in one undertaking every other activity must yield. Every once in a while he pulls himself away from his schedule, leaves a game pending, and puts in an unexpected appearance in class. With the same regularity and incvitableness as the weekly paper in psychology, you may see Al at every recess plunge into the office, and reappear a few moments later with whole sheafs of mail. These engross him for the following period, since he answers them immediately, in pursuance of his custom of promptness. We like to picture the Al of the future as a man behind the neatest desk in the world—he has an absolute passion for system—doing two days’ work in one. and gettins? there with that aggressive insistence that is so peculiarly his. Keep it up. Al! It is the panacea for lots of ills in this century of ours.

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JOHN J. BRESLIN, B.S. 409 Stuyvesant Avenue LYNDHURST, N. J. Rutherford High School, '16 Brea' Class Baseball (2); Track Manager (4); Banquet Committee (4). THREE years ago last September John’s father brought his young hopeful to Fordham and entrusted him to our care. The young man proved to be a very satisfactory, though somewhat irrepressible ward. He came to us from Rutherford High School, but after we got to know him we ceased to hold the fact against him. and took him on his own intrinsic value, if you know what we mean. The proposition that no man in the class of ’20 is more lively, full of pep. and vivacious than Bres, was amply proved by the result of the referendum on the matter taken in the class a few months ago. Interested in every activity, social or scholastic, no task was too great for him to try. Yes, John cut a wide swath in social circles during his last two years, though he has managed to conceal most of the exact statistics from our private sleuths. He was frequently seen in the vicinity of 183d Street and Amsterdam Avenue, and we take it that there must have been some reason. Confidential advices from the front indicate that the reason is very nice, which shows that Bres can use good judgment when the occasion demands it. Bres is one of the human question marks of the class. He plays the game safe by admitting nothing at all, and evidently believes that systematic doubt of all statements before they have been proven is commanded by the Scriptures; and. of course, he always follows the Scriptures. Johnny’s ambition is demonstrated by the fact that he took Freshman law in addition to his regular Senior subjects. Only a student of his high caliber could handle both with proficiency. Bres is sure to make a good lawyer, and we fear that Lyndhurst will have to grow considerably if it wishes to hold him.