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

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A consistent student and enthu- siastic athlete may well character- ize our friend Johnny, from Govans. Although uncompromis- ing even to obstinacy in many of his views, John is no shirker and gained the friendshij) of his class- mates as well as the respect of all those with whom he has ever come in contact. As manager of the hasehall team he deserves special credit for his zealous work in preparing a schedule that held out exceed- ingly bright j)rospects for Loyola ' s name in this sport. In his early years Johnny has been the win- ner of many i)remiums and has figured more or less prominently in public scholastic exercises. He is an authority on nature ' s pro- ducts and claims some preten- tions as a judge of high art.” However, we will not vouch for his ability in this department. He has the greatest actual displacement ability ot liis classmen, although his Irulky stature does not interfere with his nynn)h-like agility. In the social activity of Govans he seems to liloy a very important part, and has the unenviable reimtation of always having something to sell. But Johnny will simjily tell you that it is a charitable purpose and thus obviates all objections. John’s determination of mind will he a great asset towards Ids success in the jirofession of law, which he contemplates entering. We wish him luck in a sjilendid and joyful iuture. 23

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Hditor-in-cliiof of d ' liE Anm al, Piofecl ol’ tlie Senior Sodality, and Vice-Prc ' sidc ' nt oT Ihe St. Tlioinas Philosophical Society. His angelic countenance evidences a modest and humble disj)osition. Blushes al the thought of having led the class alphabetically for seven years, and hides his Philosoj)hy medal and Classics ijremiums where none hut the si)irits can see them. Keen of intellect and ex- tremely elastic of longue, he can win the laurels of almost any dis- putation, whether the subject he “Kthics” or “free lunch.” A thor- ough student and friendly adviser. Agrees with florace on the ques- tion of moderation, hence mixes work with recreation and heaj)s of sleej). Ed is recognized l)y the class as the most widely known clul)man, since rei)ort has it that he controls all the “wet” cIuIjs of South Baltimore. Started out to educate himself socially Init soon found himself trying to educate society. Being a connoisseur of art, he naturally sought to become ac- (|uainted with “Terpsicliore,” but a lack of reci|)rocation caused him to discontinue his achances on that fair damsel. A Philosoj)her through and through, he philosojjhizes on the “movies ” It is an easy matter I ' or him to tell you offhand the characteristics and histrionic ai)ility of any i)rominent motion ])iclure actor. Budded forth as a i)ul)lic speaker in Freshman and has been consj)icuous in oratorical contests since. No one knows what course of life Eddie will j)ursue, but no one thinks it worth while to learn, since all concede his ability and aptitude to reach llu ' ajjcx of any literary or scienlitic hill he strives to climb. 22

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I Our most ardent patriot. That “it is l)etter late than never” is a prineiple whieh Bill l)elieve(l and apj lied. But lie surprised every- one wlien he forsook studies and doinestie liajijiiness to he one of tlie first volunteers in Unele Sam ' s Naval Militia. The separation from former ties must have been a trying ordeal for him. To de- sert our Philosojiliy class was no easy matter for one who revelled in Philosophic “ditficultics.” How- ever, fighting will come natural to this son of the South. Bill is a clear thinker and a man of good judgment. It is fortunate that Philosophy did not obtain a stronger grip on him, for just as sure as the study of that great science tends to make jicrsons cynical. Bill would have become a full-fledged jicssimist. His deli- cacy, quaint taste and literary ability combine to make a unique jiersonality, which gains for him admirers and friends wherever he goes. If he were Presidenl all jiroteclive tariff would he abolished. He would follow the Democratic iiarty if it jiassed through Hades, and now de- fends their tenets and his own jiet theories with the tenacity and un- flinchingness of Stonewall Jackson. Bill is not a ])uhlic sjieaker, but he made famous the siieech of Portia in Shakespeare’s “Merchant of Venice.” Some seem to think he sjiends too much time in the study and jiractice of “Boology.” Like many other memliers of the class. Bill hears the call ol Law, and the call is not misdirected. When he re- turns glory-laden from tlie ranks and strikes out in civil life we hope for and antici])ate a career that will merit many laudations and laurel wreaths. 24