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

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The White and Blue of Nineteen Hundred Twenty-Four John Aloysius O’Hara “DRAG” “TWO GUN” “JAWN” “Infinite riches in a little room.” “He is an infinite observer and he looks quite through the deeds of men.” “A heart which, like a fine toned lute. With every breath of feeling woke.” Manager Varsity Shop 4. Varsity Shop Committee 2, 3, 4. Promoter Apostleship of Prayer 3, 4. Glee Club 3, 4. Class Baseball 2. 3. NOTHER young Lochinvar rode out of the West, battered down our reserve, and kidnapped forever our devotion and confidence. John has been so busy making friends that he has found no time to make enemies. Often, closeted together in a room, we have spent hours utterly silent, unaware of any conversational dearth and wholly free of tension or uneasiness. This is the supreme test of comradeship, and John has gloriously met it. An inclination to devour tales of “thud and blunder” earned for John his sobriquets of “Drag” and “Two Gun.” For the initiate, memory will serve to keep alive the mock- western atmosphere of the Senior Dorm when “Two Gun was getting his ragging. Neither are we likely to forget his sportsmanlike recep- tion of it nor his usual pithy retorts. At length, John, the time is at hand when good friends must part; but darn it, laddie ! “gie us a grup o’ your hond.” 19

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The White and Blue of Nineteen Hundred Twenty-Four John Joseph O’Brien “JAWN” “OBIE” “JOHNNIE” “A youth was there of quiet ways, “A student of old book and days.” “ With every ounce of energy his work he under- takes.” Secretary of A. A. 3. Editor-in-Chief of Setonian 4. Treasurer of Setonia Club 4. Varsity Shop Committee 2, 3. Glee Club 3, 4. HE town of politicians turns out one more illustrious citizen. “Jawn” was formerly of Hoboken, but having acquired a broader point of view wisely changed his abode to Jersey City. In the fall of ’23 John entered his Senior Year and immediately undertook duties as manager of the Varsity Shop. Due to the death of his father, paternal duties were thrust upon him and he was compelled to sever relations with his colleagues of ’23. After a year’s absence, fortune enriched us with his presence. In friendly arguments and debates he never fails to have a word or two (mostly two). Whether the subject be political, social, or metaphysical, John always stresses his point of view, a man of his own convictions. From his own favorite expression, “What’s the use of being Irish unless you can show it,’’ we have always known “Johnnie” to be a true Irishman in heart and mind. And every true son of Erin is endowed with argumentative qualities. “Obie” — the name is synonymous with energy. Wherever there is work there is “Obie”; wherever there is “Obie” there is work. Truly can it be said that he is a demon for labor. He is a true scholar and a staunch supporter of the A. A. In fact, it was remarked that John, acting in the capacity of manager of the box office at our Newark games, would no more allow anyone to enter with- out a ticket than Charon would permit one to cross the River Styx without his coin. John, perseverance, subtle insight and initiative will gain for you distinction in your chosen field of endeavor. Success, John, success. 18

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The White and Blue of Nineteen Hundred Twenty-Four John William Rongetti “GIOVANNI” “RONJET” His face is truly of the Roman mould.” “ Never would he be false to truth or you.” “On every side he open zvas as day.” Class Baseball 3, 4. Manager Class Baseball 4. Glee Club 3, 4. ON JET, our collegiate globe-trotter, rearrived at Seton Hall in our Juni or year. Having traversed corridors at Fordham, Georgetown, and St. Anselm’s, he returned whither he had left his heart. Another Caesar, he came, he saw, and he conquered. Ambition characterizes his every move. Already he controls a half interest in a Metropolitan pharmacy. (As yet, however, we have not caught any prohibited prescriptions). His ample vocabulary and dexterous delineation of the interesting elements of a story prove John an entertainer of “purest ray serene.” W here he is, we are well content to sit, to listen and to learn. We do not fear that we shall forget John. We do not want him to forget us. He has made himself too great a factor in our lives. W’herever he be, let him feel that there also is our regard and our greatest admiration for one who “shall not go unlaureled to the grave.” 20