United States Naval Academy - Lucky Bag Yearbook (Annapolis, MD)

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KOBIIM lODI) Ml 1 O Al- MtOA, Cu.ll-01tMA It was lovf of llu ' siTvicf that linallx prDiupti-il Totld to lea e the vici.ssitiides of hft- at the Uui er.sit of Cal ifornia to coiiu- to . a y, and surely it is with pride that he can look back on his choice. His rect)rd here has been excellent. Possessed of a methodical and penetrating ininti, Todd foinul little challenge in academics and soon sought other endeavors to occup ' his time. The Foreign Relations Club, the Forensic . ctivities, and the Spanish Club soon felt his strong influence, while the Trident magazine found in him a willing and able author. HOBERT BURNS PFHIF. JR. Amohk. Nkiih-vsk Though it is impossible to compare Robin with his famous father, there is no doubt that he has distinguished himself tijcil as a Midshipman. C oming to the . cadeinv via Nassau Hall. ■ ciffJl Robin brought with him an abundance of athletic al)ilit . jiHfiS»B as attested bv his record in lacrosse- and srpiash. Being jiiiffljB neither a social nor an academic slouch, he found it easv to afavorfoii ' ' ! ' ' ' ' R ri-gnlarb- and still maintain his near p»-rfect average. His sense of humor and leadership abilities have put him high on the striper list. This favored son of the Executi f I) ' partin ' nt has strong leanings toward NaxA- air. MOIUON I HI HI Nsl I | St. Louis, .Mlssoiiu Mort came into the Navy a ctimplete civilian after having spent two years at Wjishington UniversitV ' of St. Louis, where he studied .such nn-navnl subjects such as oology and chemistrv. . cademics were the least of his worries; so he coni-entrated on writing letters, and it alwavs seemed to pay off. His main interests were baseball and the Cardinals, but being on the chubbv side he settled for .s iftball and stpiash. He constantiv bragged of the Mid-West and veamed for the days when he ct)uld retnni to the plains of Mi.s.souri. His abilitv to grasp things easily couplet! with a driving ambition to gel ahead foreti-ll his sure success in life. 397

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SiflMiiite ■ ■ m i ROBERT LEWIS McVEY Des Moines. Iowa Pancho, as Bob is known to his classmates, spent some time at Iowa State College and Drake Universits ' before coming to the shore? of the Severn. At Na%y Skinn ' and swimming gave him his only major problems, but hard work and determination brought him success as it will in whatever he undertakes. When he wasn ' t studving. Bob liked to plav bridge, catch up on rack time, or plan liis next libertv. A professional at enjoving himself on libert -, Pancho can boast of man ' e enings well spent in Baltimore and Philadelphia. His excellent wit and fine sense of humor will always be remembered and make him popular where er he goes. ALBAN THO.MPSO.X McISAAC Xew Yorx, Ne - Yobx Born and raised in a fami] - that has been Navv all the wav, Tom ' s appearance in Annapolis was imminent from the beginning. Deeply devoted to the sack and the steerage, Big Red somehow found time to handle numerous extra- curricular activities. Tom was never seen with the same drag twice, but his roving eve discovered manv a fair lass. The destrover fleet is his goal; however, excessive gedunk mav force him into ships a bit more substantial. His out- standing leadership qualities were discovered when he was given command of his room the verv first week. Not a star man. Tom ' s aggressiveness will carrv him far. JOHN EDW ARD McNISH Bellentlle, N ' E ' Jersey Jack claims the Garden State of the Universe as his home. A glutton for hard work Gish came to the Academv with several years of crew training behind him, training w ' hich he put to good use as stroke man on die Plebe crew. If there was a eekend when Jack wasn ' t dragging it was the Executive Departments fault. One of the best liked men in the companv Jack was alwavs readv to do a favor for anv- one, especialh ' dragging vour dates roommate! Academics were fruit for this Slid and p-works were just another quiz. Jack will wear the stars of the Xa ' line after graduation. 396

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THOMAS FRANK STALLMAN Rochester, New York In Tom we have a congenial man who is tiulv a scholar and athlete. His class standing was right at the top. That his athletic endurance is on a par with his scholastic prowess has been proved on the soccer field and in the swimming pool. During the spring Tom demonstrated another skill when he sailed on the Severn nearly every afternoon. He was in the Naval Reserve when he graduated from East High School in Rochester and almost remained in the Reserve by way of the NROTC at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Few Midshipmen have been so helpful to class- mates having difficulties with their studies. STEPHEN RUDDY RUTH VVinxetka, Illinois Although Steve hated to leave W ' innetka, he quickly accli- mated himself to the Academy life, . lways looking for something more to do he squeezed some correspondence courses into his alreadv crowded schedule. His chief interest in sports was swimming but he could be found banging the scjuash ball around during the fall and plaving handball in the spring. Steve ' s desire to stay phvsically fit was partlv responsible for a few sojourns on the ED stjuad, but his most frequent antagonizers were those who disagreed with his contention that the greatest men of histor - have had reced- iiirr hairlines. MARSHALL THOMAS SLAYTON Keene, New H. mpshire Down from the hills the - come. Ma ' hite River Junction and Keene, New Hampshire, Marsh came to USNA after three years as an English major. Delta Upsilon, and socialite at Dartmouth. A few adjustments were necessary upon becoming a Midshipman, but being an easv-going fellow he made the change. All Marsh had asked for, three scjuare meals, a bed. and lots of mail from a certain party, he got in abundance during his stay at the Academy. A hard worker and a friendlv fellow. Marsh should go to the top in whatever line he chooses. 398