Seattle University - Aegis Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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Page twelve THE PALESTRA ROGER J. COUGHLIN BESIDES “Jimmie Archer” late of the Chicago Cubs, tlie town of Boone, Iowa, lias produced two other stars worthy of mention, namely the composer of the famous ‘Missouri W alt . and last but not least, Roger James Coughlin. We shall, however, draw a slight distinction between the three. The catcher and the musician have already won their laurels, the “Arts 17” has yet to come. Born February 15, 1897, Roger accompanied his parents to Seattle where after a year’s seasoning at the Sacred Heart parochial school, lie entered Seattle College. Here he sought that nutriment mental and otherwise which has given him that all-around ability that characterizes him. Besides winning decorations for his room with medals obtained at Elocution Contests, Roger has enlarged the Coughlin Family Library with a profusion of volumes on Catholic Literature from premiums snatched yearly from his rival classmates. His place in Dramatics has won for him the distinction of having taken part in more college plays than any other student. His happy combination of clear logic, voice, gesture has carved for him an enviable niche in the College hall of fame. He was unanimously chosen by his class as the Valedictorian for 1917. An infieldcr of no mean ability he has ever vied to win for Seattle College great glory on the diamond. He is a good student, indulges occasionally in lyric verse. In all probability he will study law.

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Seattle College Annual Page eleven RAYMOND L. BEEZER IT is not simply alphabetically that we introduce “Ray” as the leader of these sketches. He bears the reputation of having led his class ever since he came to Seattle College in the fall of 1911. Ray saw the light of day on September 2d, 1897, in the little town of Altoona, Pa. From the time he entered Seattle College it has been the pleasure of his classmates to emulate his tenacity of purpose in his studies for the Bachelor’s degree. No subject was too intricate for him, not even Calculus, the terror of every Senior, and rumor has it that he felt inclined to seek out his professor who is now lecturing on Hebrew and pay him a high fee for a few private lessons in the Yiddish tongue. Quiet, unassuming, studious, never contented until he has found some difficult question for reflection and deep research. In spite of all this contemplative mood Ray has never neglected to take an active part in all the various class and college activities. He has succeeded so well on the diamond that he was chosen captain of the 1917 team. For two years he has been a staunch supporter of the Glee Club. We may say in fact that anything he undertakes he does well. From what we know of the President of the Class '17 we may predict a brilliant career for him. His constancy and perseverance has brought success to him during the years he spent at Seattle College and we have no doubt that these great qualities will spell success for Ray’s future.

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Seattle College Annual Page thirteen THOMAS G. EARLES WHILE seven towns claimed Homer as his birth-place, one town only in Wisconsin can lay claim to “Tom” and that is Kaukanna, Wisconsin. The registers of the parish and of the town hall testify that he was born there one bright morning, May 30th, 1895. There is no doubt in regard to that point even if the roving habit got hold of him so that we find him in Bellingham, Wash., then back again to Wisconsin where he made Milwaukee famous, next enjoying the sunny clime of Pasadena, California, and finally landing in Seattle in January, 1909, where he has resolved to live quietly, peacefully, without a worry, always good-natured with the motto, “Laugh and the world laughs at you.” So he settled in Seattle or rather Seattle College with a halo of peace and contentment encircling him the past years, greeting his teachers and classmates with a pleasant smile all through the arduous hours of a student’s life. His unrufiled nature made him an ardent devotee of Aristotle. “Tom” is also an artist and the Palestra owes him a debt of gratitude for all the drawings that have adorned its pages since the publication began to make its first appearance. He has been an active and prominent member of the Dramatic Club and the right hand man of the stage manager for every performance. We are sorry to part with this most pleasant companion who has won the friendship of all the students.