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

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Rice Institute ' s loss was the Naval Academy ' s gain when Stan left his pre-law studies and good times in 1 louston to come from the NROTC Unit on a competitive appoint- ment to the Academy. At the Academy, Stan was a mainstay of the varsity golf team and a membei ol V y ' s top-notch debate team. His spare time was well taken up with the Glee Club, Chapel Choir, and the Russian Club. Amidst all this, he was con- sistently on the Superintendent ' s List and found time for his hobbies of golf and read- ing. With Stan ' s drive and ability, he will certainly be as big a success in his Naval Aviation career as he has at Annapolis. STANLEY W. LLGRO Third Company Houston DAVID F. NORWOOD Tenth Company San Marcos Dave rustled cattle tor a year at Southwest Texas State prior to coming to the banks of the Severn. Being one of the lucky tew not troubled with academics, he w as a real help to his mystified classmates. Blessed with a fine voice, he was active in the Glee Club. His athletic abilities were devoted to gymnastics, field ball and basketball tor the Tenth Company. During his spare moments he could usually be found tinkering with his hi-fi set. His chosen service is the black shoe Navy. A man who sets high standards for himself, Dave will be a success in any field of endeavor. Ed loved to read a good book when he had a tew free moments at Canoe U and one could usually find him with a book in his hands about subs or World War II battles. He liked to play bridge with a few friends and was very good at it. His biggest dislike was academics, especially the sciences and math. Ed was a wrestler Plebe year and the following years he played on intramural sports squads such as wrestling, bowling, and fencing. He had a pretty good eye for girls but had to fight an uphill battle with aca- demics. All of us who had the privilege of knowing him wish him the best of luck at his life long ambition, take her down. EDWARD J. O ' NEILL, Eighteenth Company Justin [R. JAMES H. OSBORN Sixth Company El Paso Texan by birth and sack-rat by nature, Jim suffered through tour Maryland winters with- out getting used to snow. Ranching and beating the brush on both sides of the border occupied his leisure time in high school. He did pick up enough Spanish on his jaunts to El Paso to coast through without any noticeable eyestrain. At Navy, when not in the pad, he might well have been found fencing, playing squash, handball, or softball. He also took up photography, getting many shots of general interest. His background as an Army Brat, with conglomerated spit and polish, made Jim a good prospect for the Corps. 296

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After a year at Rice Institute, Bill decided to give up his aspirations to become a law- yer and joined the Class of 1959 in the toughest four years of his lite. Always a source of knowledge on professional subjects, he was quick to anger at the mention of math. Although Bill never participated in varsity sports, he had the singular distinction of being the only man ever to swim against Army in full uniform. He was an accomplished musician, and quite often one would find him passing the hours away strumming on a uke. Bill will always be remembered as an easy going Texas gentleman. WILLIAM H. EVERETT III Fifteenth Company Houston GRANVILLE J. HOPKINS Eleventh Company Dallas Hoppy comes from a long line of Texans. A refugee from Texas A. .M., he was so indoctrinated that to hear him tell it, Polaris points to Texas and the Southern Cross is directly over Dallas. Finding the studies no great pain, Hoppy was always eager to help out a classmate. The Antiphonal Choir and the Public Relations Committee were his major extracurricular activities, while company and battalion sports claimed his af- ternoons. His natural ability to refrain from sweating the system inhibited the growth of grey hairs during the four years. The faraway look in his eyes when a jet roars over tells us that his ambition is to be a stovepipe jockey. RICHARD W. Sixth Company . Justin JOHNSON Red, a Navy Junior, was not completely ignorant of what was going on here at the Academy when he reported in June of 1955. Although he came directly from high school he had a lot of experience in the sports field, having made the All-American team in high school basketball. Reel ' s performances here at the Academy have proven his ability. He lettered three years in both basketball and tennis. Academics were no great problem to him mainly because he studies right up to the bell. If his eyes hold up under his constant slashing, Red hopes to go Navy Air. 295

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Cec came to USNA via Rice Institute where he majored in physics. Always a star man, he was left with much time tor the pad and his little lass from Virginia. A man of many facets, he fitted well in any field. His fine personality and willingness to help the other guy made him very popular with his classmates. A fine athlete, Cec was a main- stay on company and battalion sports squads. A little small for a Texan, he made up for it with his hustle and desire to be on top. A career in the Marine Corps awaits him upon graduation. CECIL W. POWELL Fifteenth Company Groves WILLIAM E. RICHARDSON Second Company Dallas That minister of ministers, Imagination, gathers up the undiscovered universe like jewels in a jasper cup. The cunning imagination and superior artistic ability of Bill have been coupled together here in the form of the 1959 Lucky Bag. Bill was the art editor of the Lucky Bag, as well as a member of the Trident art staff and a co-artist of Ploob. To augment the art field he has excellent potential in engineering work. With the abilities he possesses, Bill ' s highest ambition of aircraft design may very well be achieved. There must also be a tine wife and family to top off his desire for a successful career. On any road that he may travel, his broad Texas smile will al- ways be an asset and he shall not soon be forgotten by any who know him. Arriving from the Rio Grande valley, Ramiro soon had his name changed to Romeo, a nickname well deserved. He was prepared for the Spanish profs, and a year ot chemi- cal engineering at the University of Texas, was useful in tackling Skinny. Math was another strong point but he had to work a little harder for the Bull profs. A rope climber on the Plebe and varsity gym teams, Romeo could usually be found each afternoon working out in MacDonough Hall. A ready smile and a sense of humor will make as many friends at Pensacola as they did at Navy Tech. RAMIRO SAENZ Sixth Company Pharr BENNETT E. TODD, JR. Nineteenth Company San Antonio Ben has the unique distinction of having had two Plebe years. Just prior to his arrival at the Naval Academy, he attended Texas A M for one year. After landing at USN , he became quite prominent in sailing and rifle. This is illustrated by his participation in four years of yawl sailing and four years on the Naval Academy rifle team. He has also represented the Naval Academy and the South in four North-South shooting matches. Having been very impressed with Pensacola, Ben is planning on making his career in Naval Aviation. With his fortitude, he should survive the rugged training with riving colors. 297