Loyola University Maryland - Evergreen / Green and Gray Yearbook (Baltimore, MD)

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JAMES P. KELLY. Honor man of last year’s class and of high standing this year. Stu- dent, philosopher, chem- ist, friend and adviser are some of the many things that have distin- guished him during his years at Loyola. When it comes to a question of Philosophy he can solve it as quickly as the over-growth can come off his face an hour be- fore a party. Try to play a joke on him, and he’ll turn it on you quicker than Fr. Ooghe can dictate when he’s in a hurry. Of good, strong intellect, of never failing judgment, of wonderful ability and insight, he looms up as one of the best mentally equipped men of our class. In late years, he has devoted little time to public speaking, though all of us remember well the days when public speak- ing was given much attention by him. In those days he re- cited much and he made the recitation, “Jto Smiley’s Frog,” one of the most pleasing and amusing recitations ever heard within the walls of Loyola. Being exceedingly modest and shy the frequent parodies given on the piece have discouraged him from speaking publicly of late. Known throughout the county he has a large following of friends, both city and suburban. If philosophy shows one’s mental calibre then Jim should be congratulated. (27)

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J. NEIL CORCORAN. Our efficient class president since Fresh- man. Voted our hand- somest man. Started out with us in 1908 after winning class prizes in prep. The passing years have seen him develop into a brilliant orator and a capable debater. Won the premium in the oratorical contest of 1915. The Jenkins’ medal for the public de- bate of the present year was won by him. Sec- retary of the college so- dality. An all-around athlete and captain of the basketball team in 1914-15. When in a full dress suit the girls clasp their hands and say “Divine!” A frequent visitor to tonsorial parlors (?). Has a whole victrola concealed in his throat and at unknown intervals selections from Caruso appear — and soon disappear. Insists that Father Ooghe’s room is an ideal place to compose philoso- phic dissertations. Calculates incessantly and is still trying to figure out the size spats the Goddess of Liberty would wear. Never tires in his effort to discover a perfect stonewort. His ambition has led him deeply into the sciences. Every time he picks up a tweezers or looks through a hand lens, the old-time scientists, such as Pasteur, etc., shudder in fear of becoming a burden on humanity because of their uselessness. A sincere student, a remarkable speaker, popuar and handsome, no won- der his years at Loyola have been marked by numerous friendships. (26)

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GEORGE B. LODEN. Winner of medals in elocution and debating. Termed Demosthenes II. In 1914 the Lee geld medal for oratory was pinned upon him. A great factor in the winning of the public debate from George- town the same year. Has a wide reputation as a political speaker. Chairman of the 1916 public debate. Came second in class ballot- ing as our best orator. Can turn around from writing swinging ora- torical sentences and compose poetic ditties which show that George leans toward the sentimental at times. At one time w ' earer of flammiferous hose but philosophy has toned down the taste- buds on Bud’s taste. Small of stature but large in ability. Has invented a new style spatula which the college will adopt next year. Made a center rush through college and ended up strong in class work. Represented Loyola in 1913 in the Maryland Oratorical Peace Contest. Some day the future may find him a dominant figure in international complications — - as a consul. Handsome, he has appealed to the fair sex ever since he won a Latin baseball game in First High. George’s favorite pastime is to cut up paramecia. He is never happier than when using the blowpipe of his laboratory set. A con- stant reader of the master minds of literature. To grow up with a chap like George is to feel that one has been granted a prerogative. (28)