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

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Roger Joseph Blankfard There is no mystery in all the philosophies of the ages that can baffle the redoubtable Roger. He is a man capable of hair-splitting distinctions, of keen discernment, of recognizing beauty where uncultured eyes fail to find it, and of speaking glibly of things abstract and metaphysical. His mind is so flexible that it can find enjoyment both in “Pepys Diary” and “The Affairs of Anatol” almost at the same time. It has often been said that he reads such ponderous stuff as, “The Critique of the Pure Reason” for mere pastime. We presume that at a very early age when most of us were matriculating in “Hans Anderson’s Fairy Tales” and “Mother Goose Rhymes,” Roger was handed a volume of philosophy and commanded to “go to it.” As we have already said, Roger is a philosopher; but that is not all. The field of his accomplishments is very broad. He is on good speaking terms with all gods, goddesses, satyrs and nymphs of mythology. He writes verse, is a musician, is interested in paintings and antiques, has some ability as an interior decorator, is a high jumper and a billiard player. Being a very reserved fellow and a despiser of notoriety, we would embarrass him by saying more about him, although we could say very much more. As a possessor of good spirit and a jovial easy-going disposition, he has won for himself the distinction of being one of the most popular members of the class. We shall attempt no prophecies about him, since prophecies generally run to contraries. We shall maintain a passive attitude and wait and see what the future holds for him. From what we know about him we are confident that it holds nothing but triumph. 21