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

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“Mike” as our most serious stu- dent has had the distinction of being class beadle throughout al- most all classes, an ottice merited by his extreme honesty. Consis- tency in study and work is his “long suit,” but, Avhen not work- ing, Mike strives to out-distance the motorcycle “cops” with his own trusty “Indian.” Apparently a man of thought, he substantiates the appearance by delving deeply into anything that comes under his attention. A joke receives more appreciation from him than from anjmne else in the class, for, after the first laugh, he goes be- neath the surface of a jocose sa - ing or deed and finds material sutficient to occasion a second out- burst. With a true sense of the beautiful he is naturally offended hv the commonplace and has been V. . observed to turn away his eyes or U: quicken his pace whenever pass- ing a “booze joint.” With regard to jiatriotism he emulates another member of the fold, halving trained at Plattsburg in 1916 and at jircsent is looking forward to a lieutenancy in the army. It must he admitted that this rival of Jess Willard in physical strength and of Haig in strate- gic ability will succeed as a military otlicer by reason of the thorough- ness with which he attacks everything. From the day when he first entered Loyola, through the seemingly long years of high school, through Poetry, Rhetoric, Natural Science and Philosophy, Mike has retained a jiermanent position among the leaders, and it is a sure conclusion that when the Class of 1917 spreads out into the various walks of life, what- ever the way he goes, this son of Erin will again be found among the foremost of his profession. 29

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Voted llie gainesl and most si)oi ' tsmanlike tellow at Loyola, Quinny is a tyjiieal college man witli the welfare of both school and class sincerely at heart. Ath- letically inclined, he has done more for his Alma Mater in this department than any other student in recent years. His remarkable self-restraint and forbearance in the more vigorous sports has secured for him the friendship of the students and the admiration of all those who have in any wa} gained his ac([uaintance. Import- ant as these (jualities may he they are not his only distinctions. Win- ner of many class laurels and al- ways high in class rating, .Johnny has many intellectual attain- ments, the foremost of which is his extensive and thorough knowl- languages. edge of the Classical Cai)tain of the basketball quint and its veteran ]) layer, Quinny had j)ractically become the sustaining j)ower of the team. As a baseball catcher and football j)layer he has more than once attained for Loyola the goal of victory. His muscular expansion demonstrates in a truly realistic manner the havoc wrought by the “busy bertha.” As a result of these exhibitions his classmates ])erpetually assume an attitude of l)rej)aredness. This member of Senior intends to enter the j)rofession of law. His numerous ([ualifications are the best assurance of his suc- ce.ss. We hoi)e some day to find ins likeness adorning the hall of fame as a most prominent m ember of the Baltimore bar. 28

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riu ' most versalilc iiian in the class lias been the great distinc- tion tacitly given Ferd. Schoberg by bis elassinales. Winning of the jiublie debate medal in 1915, of (be oratorical jiremiuin in 191(3, of ninne.rous science medals and class laurels have been jiisl some few of the honors beaiicd on this talented student. He is conspicu- ous for accuracy and system in (bought and composition, and much of bis success must be at- tributed to these ([iialities. Nor is bis ability entirely restricted to I lungs intellectual. As a dancer be has gained an enviable renown and has recently attained the added distinction of minstrel comedian. We wonder whether there is any department in wbieb be could not excel. As President of the Loyola Debating Society and Secretary of tlie St. Thomas Pbilosojibical Society be dis- ])lays a jiarliamentary ability capable of fulfilling the functions of these ollices in a most apt and accomplished manner. Nor is be inunune from the gaiety and frivolities which life olfers. “Moving pictures,” be says, “when j)roperly censored, are a valuable ac([uisition to both Ibe serious and gleeful side of life.” He is a member of many social clubs throughout the city and has great influence in all of them. His re- searches into byi)notism, mesmerism and mysticism have enabled him to write many essays on these subjects. As regards his future, Ferd is the most enigmatic member of the class. Some say he will follow scien- tific i)ursuits, others the literaiy line, but whatever |)rofession he enters we feel will be graced by his talents and will find him a steadfast ad- herent to truth and morality. 30