Seton Hall University - Galleon Yearbook (South Orange, NJ)

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The White and Blue of Nineteen Hundred Twenty-Four Leslie Aloysius Fries “LES” “CAP” “LESTER” “The greatest truths are the simplest And so are the greatest men.” “His name teas spoken far and near And sounded sweet on every tongue.’’ Captain Varsity Basketball 1, 3, 4. Captain Varsity Baseball 4. Captain Class Track 2, 3, 4. Varsitv Baseball 2, 3, 4. Glee Club 3, 4. Junior Night Speaker 3. URS has been the singular privilege of knowing and esteeming the young man pictured above. So manifold are his achievements that it is with fear and trembling we attempt to set down but a few of them. When “Les” came to us four years ago we had no idea that we were going to he classmates of one who has done and will do great things in athletics. His ability on the cinder path far outshone any ever seen in Setonia for some years hack, and the “Class of 1924 is the richer in silver cups because of his speed. In basketball, “Les” was a conscientious player and a consistent star. His prowess on the court could not he hidden and the result was that “Lester cap- tained the Varsity for three of his college years. Not only in basketball but also in baseball “Friesy’ was a popular leader. In addition his voice rang out from the rostrum on our memorable Junior Night, March 19th, 1923. We might go on ad infinitum enumerating the qualities and accomplishments of “Les,” but we think they can be all summed up by styling him a scholarly gen- tleman of the highest calibre, a man who is ever ready to help his friends in any and all ways. There you have him — a leader, scholar and gentleman. Ours is the rich heritage to have known him; ours the joy at wishing him well. V e have no fore- bodings for the future so far as “Les is concerned because, if we may judge from past successes, life for him will be but another victory. 13

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The White and Blue of Nineteen Hundred Twenty-Four Joseph Aloysius Dziewic “JOE” “GEE WHIZ” “JEVICKS” “Szvect pillows, szvcetest bed ; A chamber deaf to noise, and blind to light; A rosy garland and a weary head.” “With brawny arms and sinewy hands, A mighty man zvas he.” Varsity Baseball 2, 3, 4. Glee Club 2, 3, 4. Football, Reserves, 2. Dramatics 2, 3, 4. Class Track Team 2, 4. HIS husky young man entered into our midst from reputed Passaic, and ever since, his athletic fame has added to her greater glory. As unassuming, docile and dutiful as is possible for human to be, “Joe lived “incognito” amidst us for some time until we discovered that the young giant was capable of pitching a baseball with dazzling speed and control. Presto — over night the name Dziewic became famous. Then he tried his luck on the gridiron, and as we all know, “Joe’s” beef and brawn were a great asset to the Reserves. In the annual interclass athletic meet “Joe” put the shot to so great a distance that he won first honors with tremendous ease. In more than the field of athletics did “Joe” excel. He also was a model and exemplary student, possessing a keen intellect, a retentive memory, a strong will and a firm determination — qualities with which real scholars are endowed. “Joe” ' has been a very likable chap during his college days — courageous, courteous, chivalrous, and charitable. But there is one thing amiss with him, his name is unpronounceable. Many were the students that became afflicted with lockjaw in their endeavors to pronounce his name correctly. His generous kindliness helped many a fellow-student, and no one, who ever knew “Joe”, will be likely to forget Dziewic. Here’s luck to you, “Joe”, in your higher aspiration, and may the grace of God accompany you in all your struggles and achievements. 12

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The White and Blue of Nineteen Hundred Twenty-Four Francis James Grady “FRANK” “GUVNOR” “Care to our coffin adds a nail , no doubt; And ev’ry smile so merry, draws one out.” “None but himself can be his parallel.” Varsity Shop Committee 1, 2, 4. Manager Varsity Shop 3. Class President 3, 4; Vice-President 1, 2. Manager Varsity Basketball 2. Dramatics 2, 3, 4. Publicity Manager 4. Class Football 2, 3. LITTLE of enthusiasm, very much of wit, even more of joviality with just the right amount of seriousness, and there you have the most likeable fellow you could possibly meet — our own Frank of ’24. Bubbling over with jollity and wit, his individuality beams all about him, even to his woolv hair-comb and the smile that has become a by-word. “Guvnor” is a past master in the art of agreeableness and good nature Though willing to take as well as to give, few were able to match his repartee, so sure to strike the right spot at the right time and in just the right way. For several years Frank was our class leader — and a good one. Many storms came up in the four years’ cruise, but this good old skipper piloted us through them all, with results that are written on every page of “Twenty-Four’s” history. It was while representing his Alma Mater in journalistic fields, that Frank established himself as “the man who made Setonia famous” without using up infinite space in doing it. But take a tip from those who know him best — in more than journalism will Frank do credit to Old Setonia, for the world holds out nothing but success to men of his kind. So au revoir, Frank, since, even though the best of friends, we have to part. But we would like to carry with us for the wearied hours of the future, the memory of your laugh and smile to recall the vision of your gladdening presence, as when we sat grouped about you in the Senior Dorm, during our good old college days. 14