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

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Dan, another tall silent Texan, had a winding path that led him through the Lone Star State and finally stopped for four years on the shores of the Severn. Never one to strain himself when it was not necessary, he led the radiator squad for four years but did find time to put his tall frame to good use in company volleyball and basketball, lie seldom lacked female companionship. Dan will take to Navy Air as a career and with each pass against an enemy he ' ll probably be remembering the Alamo! DANIEL M. TRUAX Sixth Company Corpus Christi 7 RAYMOND B. WELLBORN Eleventh Company Houston Bud is a native of the Lone Star State and came to Navy Tech after spending a year at Rice Institute. Known primarily for his exploits on the varsity football field, he counted membership on the all-Brigade field ball team tor three years also one of his prime achievements. After the football field, the blue trampoline was his favorite area. Bud has a compulsion for guns, hunting, and traveling. He plans to combine the three into one by going Navy Air. It his past performance continues, he ' s bound to fly high and far whatever his service may be. A true citizen ot the Lone Star State, Don ' s many and varied experiences prior to, and after, entering the Academy gave him a collection of all tales which provided welcome entertainment at any time. His friendly personality won him a wealth of companions throughout the Brigade. Enthusiastic about everything he did, Don added much to the design of the class crest as a member of the Ring Committee. In athletics, Don de- voted his talent to rowing with the varsity 150 pound crew team. A tin can sailor since Youngster cruise, he is looking forward to a long and successful Naval career. CHARLES D. WITT Twentieth Company Lubbock JOE B. WRIGHT Seventh Company Bellmlle Joe came north with hopes ot trying his hand at Navy ' s brand of football after a very successful season at Lamar Tech. A series of injuries, however, during Plebe year terminated his active participation on the gridiron. A true Texan in every sense of the word, Joe had the reputation of being one of the biggest men in the Brigade. Plebe year didn ' t pose much of a problem to him but the Dago Department kept him on his toes. He is looking forward to Navy Line for his career but his big ambition is to teach school and coach football after he retires. Whatever he does, Joe will do it well. 298

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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

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Harry came to the Academy from the Naval Reserve, bringing an indefatigable energy and a strong sense of humor to make Mother Bancroft more enjoyable for all. He was a source of strength to the company sports squads, and excelled wherever skill and exactness were required, whether in athletics or academics. The jazz of Brubeck and Satchmo provided his source of relaxation at the Academy, and he claimed hunt- ing and fishing the more enjoyable pursuits of life while home. Looking forward to a long career in submarines, Harry should find his flexible talent bringing him a success- ful tour. SENATOR WALLACE F. BENNETT HARRY C. KETTS III Eighth Company Ogden counted flyhigh much to sailor utah SENATOR FRANK E. MOSS 299