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

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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

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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 James Paul Holleran “JIM” “JIMMY” “SHAMUS” “A kind, true heart, a spirit high Were written in his manly eye.” “ But for a friend is life too short.” Business Manager, The White and Blue 4. College Club 4. Glee Club 3, 4. Varsity Basketball 3, 4. Class Football 1, 2. Class Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4. Class Track 1, 2, 3, 4. Dramatics 3. HEERFUL “jimmy,” from the peaceful, little town of Forty Fort, made famous by the Wyoming massacre, resembles greatiy the town from which he comes — he is so different. To hear “Jim” talk you would think that he was one of the original settlers of the town on the banks of the Susquehanna. His popularity is amply attested to by his host of friends. Everyone with whom “Jimmy” has associated in his wanderings through the regions of “Pennsy” and Jersey, has been attracted by his affable disposition, his readiness to perform favors, despite inconvenience, and his effervescent spirit of fun. “Jim” has made light many a long hour of idleness with stories and anecdotes from his voluminous coffers of wit. Friend “Jim” is not only a good student, a fine athlete, a true comrade and an adept in an assortment of indoor sports, but he is a past master in the art of “strumming the uke” and “tooting the horn.” Needless to say, he is at his best when he reaches high C flat. The “C” is not so good, but the “flat” is perfect. Besides his enviable record in the classroom, “Jim” is the proud possessor of an athletic muniment. On the basketball court, he has displayed wonderful adroitness. Many were the game in which “Jimmie’s” accurate shooting was a decisive factor in gaining victory. His lightning-like speed and accuracy will never he forgotten within Setonia’s threshold, and “Shamus” always will be regarded as one of Captain Fries’ “speed artists,” who has contributed to the lustrous fame and glory of Old Setonia. With the noble qualities and exemplary characteristics that “Shamus” possesses, we have not the slightest doubt that success will he waiting for him in all his endeavors and undertakings. Wherever you go, “Jim.” just remember that the Class of ’24 is ever solicitous of your welfare and success, and no news will be more welcome than when we hear of “Jimmie as — “His Honor — Judge Holleran.” 15