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

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GREEN 8C GRAY 1 9 3 5 ROBERT ANTHONY BOTTA 1105 Barclay Street Baltimore, Maryland Matriculated 1931 Ph.B. Born 1914 ’’Robbie” Green and Gray 4; Class Vice-President 4; Social Science Club 4; Sodal- ity 1, 2, 3, 4; Debating 2, 3; Vigilance Committee 2; Student Council 3, 4; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; John Gilmary Shea History Academy 2, 3; Orchestra, 1, 2, 3; Varsity Basketball 3; Class: Football 1, 2, 4; Baseball 1; Indoor 4; Basket- ball 1, 4; Junior Varsity Basketball 1, 2. W E take great pleasure in presenting Loyola’s Old Maestro,’’ Monsieur Robert Botta. To make the above picture more complete and more descriptive of Robbie’s nature, we would have to trim it with musical notes and place it upon a field of trumpets — for Robbie is Loyola’s leading interpreter of syncopation, har- mony and rhythm. Those not intimately connected with the gentleman, shake their heads pityingly when they see his arms waving wildly, his feet beating up and down, and a strange gleam come into his eyes. But his friends (and that includes all who know him) will look fondly at Robert, and tell you that he is just keeping time with some imaginary strain of music. Apart from his musical accomplishments, the eminent Mr. Botta’s next love is athletics. He interspersed a few years of throwing opponents for losses on the class football teams with a few years of playing on the basketball teams. His stocky figure also seemed to be quite the fashion behind the plate on all the college baseball teams. But even this was not all that made Our Robbie a figure on the campus. Dance committees and class committees were always a bit better for his presence. He was always near the middle of every laughing group and was ever one of the centers of activity. So now you see why we hate to leave such a likeable companion and why in part- ing we give him all our best wishes and dub him with our highest title — stout fellow.’’ ’’All’s right ivith the tuorld.” twenty-four

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GREEN GRAY 1 9 3 5 EDGAR BRUCE BIGGS 508 W. Franklin Street Baltimore, Maryland Matriculated 1931 Ph.B. Bern 1911 BeeBee” Varsity Football 1, 2, 3 ; (Captain-elect 4) ; Varsity Basketball 1, 2, 3; Class: Football 4; Indoor 3, 4; Basketball 4; Intra-mural Staff 4; Debating 1, 2; Vigilance Committee 2; Junior Prom Committee 3; Chemistry Club 2; Social Science Club 4; Campus Club 2; Varsity ' Boxing 3. B ruce to some, BeeBee” to others, a gentleman to all. Long will we remember him and his famous laugh, which, ’tis said, he borrowed from our brute friend, the equine quadruped. BeeBee is one of Loyola’s athletes to whom we point with pride and admiration. Brilliantly did he handle the duties of center in the wall of the Greyhound eleven, and his consistently praiseworthy performance merited for him the honor of Captain-elect” in his Senior year. Further athletic endeavors carried him into the squared circle” — (and he still Pynes for it) — to the basketball court and to the diamond. For vacations, he took upon himself the protection of sweet young things in the role of life-guard. This modest gentleman was quite a factor in any success our teams enjoyed during his stay at Evergreen. During the years of our acquaintance, his unselfish and constant regard for others has met its justly earned reward in friendship that will last indefinitely. May we hope that with the proud reception of your sheepskin, Bruce, this friend- ship will not be severed, but rather strengthened. Every success to you, Bruce, in what- ever walk of life you may choose. ' ’With every change his features played, As Aspens show the light and shade. twenty-three

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GREEN 8C GRAY 1 9 3 5 — JAMES NICHOLAS CIANOS 5015 Eastern Avenue Baltimore, Maryland Matriculated 1931 B.S. Born 1912 ’ ' Jimmy’ Sodality 1; Orchestra 1 2; Mendel Club 1, 2, 3, 4; (Librarian 1, 2, 3; Vice- President 4) ; Chemistry Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Euclid Club 2; Chemistry Seminar 4; Student Council 4. T he ancient Greeks were noted for their lively curiosity and subtle disputation. James is typically and admirably Greek. During his four years at Loyola his required studies have been marked by an exceptional thoroughness and accuracy. But these studies, remarkable as they may have been, have not consumed his whole time. He ranged beyond our ample curriculum into still broader fields. Then, fresh from his persuance of extra-curricular studies, James v ould galvanize the class with pertinent and plausible objections. Nevertheless, despite his penchant for argument, James found a greater charm in the science laboratories than in the lecture room. The sensible phenomena of the test tube and microscope have always fascinated him. And, after all, such fascination is natural in James whose ambition is that some day he may be the foremost medico in Maryland. Your natural aptitude for study and your burning thirst to investigate thoroughly, Jim, should stand you in good stead in your chosen field. May the gods guide you and shower the success upon you which you so richly deseree. I am nothing, if not critical.” twenty-five