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

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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

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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 JACK EVERARD COCHRANE 5811 Bellona Avenue Baltimore, Maryland Matriculated 1931 B.S. Born 1914 ’’Jack,” Corky’ Green and Gray 4; Class President 4, Vice-President 3, Secretary 1; Sodal- 1 ; Mendel Club 2 ; Chemistry Club 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Euclid Club 2 ; Campus Club 2 ; Chemistry Seminar 4 ; Cotillion Board 4 ; Debating 3 ; Dramatics 2 ; Student Council President 4. O F all the intimate names which the Seniors have for their honorable class presi- dent, the one he best prefers is plain Jack.” Jack is the answer to any debutante’s dream. Handsome — sophisticated — ultra-modern — he is the most eligible bachelor of all Mayfair. His easy manners and quaint giggle would tickle the severest society lass. The ease with which he handles class affairs, social functions, exams and professors, stamps him as one who stands out from the crowd. No one can deny his scholastic ability, and when he sees fit to arouse himself, he is among the best brains of the class. Until Senior year, we were not aware of Jack’s ability as an orator. Yet we will never forget that immortal oration which he gave at the Peace Conference on The Ethics of War.” Truly great was he on that day, and he gained for himself a prestige which neither time nor circumstance can ever efface. Altogether, Jack is gifted with qualities which bespeak success. We can, without difficulty, see him as a leader in any field which he may choose to conquer in life. His executive ability, his numerous friends, his ambitious spirit — all point to a to- morrow as successful as were his yesterdays. Much good fortune to you, Jack, and may the years bring you naught but happiness. Whose words all ears took captive.” twenty-six