United States Air Force Academy - Polaris Yearbook (Colorado Springs, CO)

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OAKLEY JUDSON LAMBERT, ' Oaks ' Bud came to this illustrious institution from the backwoods of West Virginia. He has managed to stay here, from semester to semester, on the benevolence of the Dean and has remained a permanent member of the Alpha Roster. After graduation, he plans on a year of flight school after three months of playing civilian. He was an active member in the ski club and was fortunate enough not to have broken his leg coming off the advanced slopes at A-Basin on his third time out. WARREN CHARLES LAMONT, JR. ' Monty ' Maybe you are impressed with that mature look, but he ' s the one that is going bald. Exposed to a cosmopolitan life on foreign shores at a tender age and tempered by the elite society of New Jersey, Monty approached June, 1964, prepared for anything, fortunately. Beleaguered by misunderstanding firsties and threats of regaining his civilian status, there was only one way to go, down. But, from this tale of a forlor n cadet comes another USAFA Cinderella story. After all, the only way left to go was up. Monty has found his place in the wing, taking on re- sponsibilities as Friendly First ' s first sergeant (someone has to be a one caper, class council rep, fourth class training committee member and fullback on the varsity soccer team. We hope when he hits bottom in the Air Force he can rebound as well. J. W. Lancaster, Jr. A sign of the changing times JAMES WILLIAM LANCASTER, JR. ' Lank Coming to the Academy from New York state, where nothing has changed for 200 years, the Lank was primed and ready for Academy life where the only thing that changes more than the weather is Academy policy. He soon learned that academics were preparing him for an aviator ' s career, that is, hours of sheer boredom interrupted by mo- ments of stark terror. A transferee from the ' Dirty Dozen to Thirsty Third the Lank got one of the most precious possessions a cadet could have— a room with a view. Post graduation activities should find him in his favorite respite, Majorca, for a short stay and then off to pilot school. MICHAEL ROBERT LANG ' The Sea Bulk The leopard man came to us from somewhere in the boondocks of Illinois, never to be sufficiently raised by time or circumstance to the level of civilization that existed in the Rockies when he entered. Always on the prowl for trouble, which never seemed to be far from his room, the Sea Bulk, as he was called, managed to spend much of his cadet career just cleaning up after water or snowball fights. Playing football for three years prepared Mike for the unexpected. Due to some quirk of fate, Mike never seemed to have problems with academics. He was al- ways ready for a good time; and even amid the turmoil of four years of cadet life, he always kept his wild look, sense of humor, and saying, ■Hang in there BIG SIX EIGHT ' .

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JOSEPH FRANK KRUPA ' Joe Dave Having been raised and schooled in the thriving metropolis of Berlin, Connecticut— a town whose only claim to fame is its geographical location in the center of the state— Joe felt himself in some small way prepared for his plunge into the academic-cum-military-cum-physical life at the Academy. Bright spots such as trips with the Catholic choir and modestly successful hours spent in the photo club darkroom were well balanced by the daily routine. He hopes to find himself in the more challenging atmosphere of graduate school, studying more chemistry, after graduation. JOHN CHARLES KURZDORFER J. C. John was born in Buffalo, New York, in July, 1944. As a young boy he marveled at the streamlined design of the Navy ' s panther jet. As a young man he became obsessed with the desire to work hard, and to become a success. Looking to the future, and impressed by military efficiency, John enlisted in the USAF after high school and ambitiously pursued every opportunity that it offered to him: language school. Prep School, the Academy. He will go to pilot training after graduation . . . and who can tell after that? Presently, John is anxiously awaiting the day when, as a career officer, he will be able to use the valuable train- ing and experience he has received from the Air Force in s erving his fellow earthlings and our friends in space. ' ' %. isi J. C. Kurzdorfer ironli HOWARD CHARLES KYLE, JR. Howie A University of Houston transfer student, Howard came to the Academy seeking an engineering degree from a ' good small school and a chance to fly. He claims two homes— Williamsburg, Virginia, and Friendswood, Texas— but is still intrigued by the Colorado Rockies. At USAFA he is known as an exemplary Southern gentleman with words of high praise for Dixieland womanhood. Howard has been a career mem- ber of the Commandant ' s List with occasional Dean ' s honors. He holds membership in the Class Dance and Honor Committees. His hobbies are flying Cessna ' s and going out on mountain picnics with a certain auburn- haired CWC student on weekends. Howard is an astronautics major with ambitions toward grad school, then a test pilot slot in Systems Comm and. JOHN MELVIN LAMBERT John ' straight from high school at Lunenburg, Mass., John came to USAFA to show ' em they couldn ' t run him down. John excelled on the intramural cross country teams and continued to shine by being on the Superintendent ' s List Doolie year but hasn ' t put the Commandant ' s and Dean ' s Lists together since. His math major has kept him busy in the academic realm while track, the choir, and the slopes of Colorado ' s ski resorts have occupied much of his time. Despite his obvious New Eng- land accent John has won many friends by the warm smile he always wears. If John makes it thru USAFA with his blue Stringray, he ' ll head for the real Air Force via pilot training into fighters. H.C.Kyle, Jr.

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JOHN MICHAEL LANGLEY ' Langer ' Mfflty ' ■ ■ VMS.) :, TiiRiv , ami ' say ' After spending his youthful high school days in the land of black- eyed peas and those sweet young things called Southern belles, Mike packed his bags to head for sunny (?) Colorado. Not having made any lists until 1st semester 3rd class year, he rallied to the Superinten- dent ' s List only to plunge the following semester to The Order of the Clean Sleeves. When not participating in the Aero or Ski Club, Mike could usually be found flying his Vette in tight formation with other members of 14th Squadron to Denver on a routine Saturday night mis- sion. Never claiming the Dean ' s department as his fortress, this South- em gentleman still managed to finagle a degree in basic science after 4 years of intensive study. Future plans call for pilot training and travels to Europe and the Far East. MICHAEL LAWRENCE LAWSON Duck I Seldom has USAFA been lucky enough to recruit anyone like Duck. Things never got too serious that Duck couldn ' t see something funny about them. Sadly leaving the parties of 23rd for the subdued life of 17, Duck blessed another squadron with his tremendous sense of humor, hall-ringing belches, and paisley skivvies. The Dean took most of the non-history battles, but after a couple turn-outs, Mike finally won the war. Brooklyn ' s (Iowa) 1515 residents can always be extremely proud of their boy. Always leaning toward the Navy, Duck may extend his seamanship experiences beyond Monument ' s paddleboats after gradua- tion. But if the Air Force is lucky enough to keep him, we will have kept one of the finest to graduate from here. Pilot training, marriage, and grad school are all part of his future. GARY EVAN LEIKAM Weasel One can easily tell by his long hair that Gary is a California import. He can often be found on the tennis courts of USAFA, or on a trip with the varsity team. Lately, his favorite pastime has been disturbing neighbors with his guitar and his excellent voice. UCLA was no challenge, and after a year of the easy life and a 1 85 Cum, he en- rolled at USAFA and beat the Dean into submission. A 16th squadron sharpie. Gary is one of the 28% remaining from this outstanding tight- knit organization Plans for the future include pilot training and possibly a master ' s degree. Gary wants to be assigned to a MAC squadron so he can get in lots of flying time. 1| FREDERICK K. LEITNER ' Derf Frederick Kenneth Leitner was born and raised in the Empire State of New York before he came to USAFA Fred, better known by his friends as Derf, was originally a 22nd squadron troop, but during the Second Class Shuffle he moved to 9th. Some of Derf ' s favorite loves are skiing, good music, wine, women, song, travel, water skiing, surfing (though he ' s never tried it) sailing, tennis, table tennis, football, basket- ball, cycling, living, and loving Some time in the near future he hopes to find the time to pursue some of these pleasures, but until then he ' ll have to be satisfied with parades, IRI ' s, lectures, and academics. Naturally, Derf wants to fly, preferably C-Hl ' s, and may one day be flying for the Israeli Air Force. Someday he might even go to graduate school, possibly for psychology. II J. M. Langley ML. Lawson ■ » G. E. Leikam