United States Military Academy West Point - Howitzer Yearbook (West Point, NY)

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Qi ilicn Patn.ic z a4un.le.if, PAT Santa Fe, New Mexico Congressional Pat who hailed from New Mexico, brought with him an adventurous spirit which remained with him throughout all his years with us. His sharp wit and logic never failed to stimulate a discussion His work on cartoons for the Pointer was a deciding factor in pulling many of us through the old gloom period. With such a famous name to live up to, Pat will carry on in his own affable manner, making good in any field he chooses. Company A-1; Corporal (3); Sergeant (1); Pointer (3), 100th Night Show (3, 1). e tia ni t Qu iie.n. M ' i4A.i.eu BEN Corinth, Mississippi 1st District, Mississippi Ben, .1 true southerner, spent long hours trying to convince his yankee roommates that it ' s true what they sav about Dixie. In his Mississippi homeland he acquired the rudiments of an engineering educa- tion, a love of music, and an unruffled calm; all three of which served him well in his stormy years at West Point. Possessing a humor and a heart of gold, Ben ' s friendship was — and still is — prized by the many who share it. All in all, he was a good friend and will make a sjood ofhcer. Company E-1 ; Corporal (3); Sergeant (1); Rifle Sharpshooter. m LEfT Once Uii h {xUio. gutli, kefoii aH.ald Clnen eMui-eatf DON 224

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: ' .iorgm V. ■- , i;holisiic iiiiacckiaio .-..line .. s [lie HUMPH Troy, New York 29lh District, New York Humph IS an idealist who some day hoped to see his dreams come true. He continually endeavored to build up his mental and physical capabilities tD cope with all conditions. Affable and easy-going, Len made many friends at West Point. His abundance of com- mon sense and other fine qualities will carry him along with his peers and subordinates. The boy who came to us straight from high school is leaving as a man. The Army is fortunate in adding an officer of his calibre to its roster. Company G-1 ; Sergeant (1); Cross Country (4); Track (4),- Weight Lifting Club (4, 3, 1 ); Vice-President; Rifle Marksman. JIM Springfield, Missouri 6th District, Missouri jun w.is X ' anderhilt ' s gift fj West Point. He not only lived up to his good ' anderbilt name but surpassed it by hovering over all first sections. Jim was one of the m.ore fortunates who was able to do superior work with a minimum of effort. He was not only a hive, but also an excellent all around athlete. Through- out his stay at West Point, Jim set an example in clean and virtuous living that all cadets admired and attempted to follow. Company G-2; Soccer (4. 3, 1),- Tennis (4),- Baseball (4); Track (4); Debating Club; Fishing Club; Acolyte (3, 1); Rifle Marksman; Machine Gunner, 2nd Class. ...cs:.-. (licUaid WanA.e i JiunAu DICK Warren, Rhode Island 1st District, Rhode Island Dick came from the great metropolis of Warren, Rhode Island. Silent about his past life and just as silent in this our life, he nevertheless missed few hops and was always discovering drags for other classmates. Quiet and unassuming, he went his way little disturbed by the noise occurring all around him, vet always forceful and frank in everything he did. Dick was a man of culture and an all-round good fel- low. He was a good student and never let academic work tret him down. Company D-1 ; Sergeant (1 ); Swimming (3, 1 ); Camera Club (3); 1 00th Night Show (4); Color Line (3); Rifle Marksman. 223

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tUlii ' Dm. Minsippi .: IK wk Sm«i(1); LEFTy Como, Mississippi Secretary of War One i)f the calmer members of the chiss who never had the slightest sign of a storm in beast barracks. Lefty became known for his ability to accomplish anything he tried. Had it not been for the time spent pulling his classmates through the trials of plebe math, he would have worn stars. Besides academics, he found time to use his whipping left arm to advan- ■ tage on the baseball diamond. He also carried on as company honor representative, not to mention his abilities as end on the inrermurder footb.ill te.im. Company A-2; Corporal (3); Baseball (4); Honor Committee (3, 1 ), Ski Club (3, 1 ). :,S3: . HUTCH Talbolton, Georgia 4lh District, Georsia JAi;!! ihinigh ihc lite .u the .Xcademy was radically diliercnt from the type of life Hutch had led in the region of the Okefenoke in Georgia, he adjusted him- self surprisingly quickly. This was possible through his ability to gain genuine friendship on first acquaint- ance. There were times during Hutch ' s stay at the Academy when he came into contact with yankees. Often, the vankee was unable to get the exact meaning of Hutch ' s Georgian accent. Even so, the conversa- tion always ended in friendship, for anybody could understand his trulv amiable smile and good fellow- ship. Company A-1 ,- Corporal (3); 100th Nisht Show (4, 3, 1); Color Line (3); Fishing Club (3); Rifle s4arl sman,■ Machine Gun Marks- allojce Qau lzu eMiittdti,, i. WALLY ' Sumter, South Carolina 2nd District, S. C. Dixie ' s gift to the Military Academy, Wally had the fine characteristics of a true Southern gentleman. Al- ways willing to help out his less brilliant classmates, he more than once saved a fellow cadet from the aca- demic axe. However, the finesse wuth which he domi- nated academics collapsed before the onslaught of the T. D. Busy with extra-curricular activities, he often demonstrated the superior store of knowledge which was his badge of distinction throughout his stay at the Academy. He was an officer of whom his class- mates could well be proud. Company F-1 ,■ Sergeant (1); Football Man- ager (1 ); Chess Club (4, 3, 1 ); Pointer (3, 1 ),- Concert Orchestra (4, 3, 1); Academic Coach (4, 3, 1), Machine Gunner, 2nd Class. 225