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

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A prominent figure in college oratory. Bill first sprang into the limelight in 1915 wlien he carried off the jirize in a contest in ex- temporaneous speaking. That this feat was not a chance occurrence, hut rather resulted from the kind- ling of a smouldering tire of iii- herent oratory, is proved by the fact that hut one year later he Imrst forth in a blaze of glory as the winner of the Intercollegiate Peace Contest of Maryland. Al- though he did not gain first hon- ors in the subsequent group con- test, he proved a creditable repre- sentative of his Alma Mater. Un- fortunately Bill seems contented in “resting on his laurels,” for, since those occasions of victory, he has humlily and unceremoni- ously retired into seclusion, from which not even the cares of study can entice him. Because of his natural adornments Bill is some- what a “winner.” Tall and slender, with wavy brown hair and lustrous dark eyes of the same hue, ii is hut natural that the opposite sex “falls for him. ” But, on the other hand, he is not immune from such “falling.” Beport has it that he has been seriously, if not mortally, wounded by Cupid. Present unmistakahle indications of a chemical affinity for “mazuma” point to a future state of vast wealth for this product of the Fatherland. Those w ho really know Bill predict that at some future time he will suddenly rouse himself from his lethargy and imitate an advance that even Von Kluck must envy. 31

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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

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W’hcnevc ' r the name of Sullivan is mentioned around Loyola the first im])ression a Senior memher receives is that of a most versatile student and a very eapahlc ex- l)onent of the (ireek verb. The elass is unanimous in electing liiin to the chair of excellence for proficiency in this language, dcs- pite his open and vigorous pro- tests. For Bill is a most modest student who detests the limelight and seeks the lowly haunt of the recluse. In athletics Bill has also attained prominence. Tall and handsome as he is characterized hy the ladies of North Baltimore, he is ])articular- ly p roficient in the vigorous game of football. Notwithstanding the many accidents suffered in this gridiron s])ort. Bill still elaims for it first |)lace among athletics. For the last five years he held the shot- put record and it is very doulit- ful whether there will even he a rival forthcoming in the next athletic contest. As an elocutionist Bill |)oj)ularizcd the celebrated lines of Ten- nyson : “Break, break, break on thy cold, gray stones, oh sea! Would that my soul couhi utter the thoughts that arise in me.” Tlie iieculiar fitness of the meaning of these lines to his emotional temiierament perhajis made Bill love them so well. As a pastime he studies fhe character and disjiosition of the Bussians and their leaders. He is an ardent admirer of this race, although he himself is of dislinctly Celtic origin. Wluitever profession he adojits wilf he better for his entrance, for his ])rofound thought and diligence will contribute much towards its elevation and advancement. 32