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

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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)

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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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ROGER F. O’LEARY. Athletic editor of the Annual. Manager of the College basketball team during the 1915- 16 season. Subject of innumerable pleasing (?) soubriquets. Win- ner of the Whiteford gold medal in 1915 for the best essay on the subject, “The Panama Canal Historically Con- sidered.” Voted our second best writer. An authority on Chemistry (?). Started in 190S as a charter member of our class. Has ever been a student and an optimist. Originatorand exponent of the now famous “scoop walk.” His experiments in Chemistry labora- tory were characterized by their questionable neatness and freedom from danger (??). He inhales nitroglycerine to re- lieve his headaches caused by over exertion in biology labo- ratory. Carries grains of cyanide of potassium in his vest pocket and chews them as one would cake-crumbs. Owner of two pink cheeks adored by femininity. Reporter on one of Baltimore’s dailies. Frequenter of any place where chocolate sodas are dispensed, holding the long distance record for con- secutive uninterrupted draughts. His latest book, “Analytic Geometry — Cussed and Discussed,” will appear when a mathe- matical metamorphosis takes place in Roger’s brain. Owing to his activity as basketball manager Loyola enjoyed the great- est schedule in her history. The first mortal ever to use a biscuit as a bookmark. His life consists of perpetual motion between Loyola, Huyler’s and Washington. (29)