Fordham University - Maroon Yearbook (New York, NY)

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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.

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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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WILLIAM L. BUCKLEY 2233 Creston Avenue NEW YORK CITY Evandcr Childs High School. 17 Count, Buck Varsity Baseball (3, 4) ; Dance Committee (4). THF. COUN I has been with us only two years, but in those two years he has made more friends and more base hits than most fellows make in four. It’s his personality that has swelled his crowd of friends, and those husky arms of his that have swelled his batting average. Bill is one of the best outfielders that ever caught a ball on the Fordham diamond and the fact that everybody knows this, and that not a few have told him so. hasn't made this Ty Cobb of the colleges the least bit conscious of the fact that he’s “there a few.” Bill’s idea of himself is always inversely proportional to his accomplishments, and we are sure that this relation would meet with the approval of the Professor of Ethics as squaring with the objective order of tilings.” Moreover, Bill is just as clever at splitting hairs with philosophical distinction as he is at getting under a fly. and if at any time he is is ever in need of a recommendation for erudition, a ready reference for his philosophical wisdom will be forthcoming from a certain reverend gentleman of Irish extraction who holds sway over Junior Class. So no matter what line of endeavor the Count follows, we are at a loss for a reason to see why he should fail. If he should get into the big game—and who can tell?— he has all the physical cleverness to follow in the footsteps of that other classmate of ours; and if he should choose to pursue a quieter existence, he has all the mental equipment necessary for knocking home runs out of business. Here’s hoping, Count !