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

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Matthew Alan Caldwell Portland. Oregon Economics Surface Warfare Malt came to USNA with a love for blondes, Henry ' s, and Mazatlan. These were rare commodities in Bancroft Hall so he focused his energy on becoming chairman of the boards. During the week MAC participated in a variety of activities ranging from varsity squash to croquet to suntanning while BOOW. Ski spent weekends in comedy clubs writing down lines for future use to impress the ladies, blondes of course. Occasionally, Psycho becanie spontaneous enough to go yacht pirating or return from liberty in summer whites with docksiders. Clubber gained popularity in 5th Co. by carrying on traditions like eating chalk dust at football march-overs. Jones was best known for telling funny stories, but few remained attentive after hearing the same story the umpteenth time except his faithful roommate. I ' ll miss those all-night B.S. sessions. Good luck on finding the perfect blonde. Stay in touch. JJS Gordon Edward Cole Akron, Ohio Systems Engineering Nuclear — Submarines Gordon came to USNA from God ' s Country, the Heart of America — Akron, Ohio. Gordy found his calling as a systems engineer, leaving plebe year antics, crew, and bad grades behind. The peacemaker of Room 3309 went on to become an integral and vocal part of the plebe indoctrination system, developing the authoritarian style that would become his trademark. After a little horseplay in the hall, a costly attempt to clean up his language, and some experimenting with C-side rugby, he was ready to move on to the responsibilities of first class year. Serving as company com- mander during plebe summer and first semester, Gordon refined the skills which he decided were best bestowed on the nuclear Navy. Command at sea is the next goal for this submariner (plus a big Catholic wedding and a large family ...?). JAW John Stewart Cox Charlestown, Indiana Ocean Engineering Naval Flight Officer John was the best person I knew at knowing when to have fun and when to study, although it seemed like l c year was all for having fun. For John that meant rugby games, not to mention the rugby parties afterwards. He always had a good story after the weekend and she was always beautiful , but I ' ve heard rumors that he ended up with the rugby queen more than once. John was a faithful Louiseville Cardinal fan, or Indiana Hoosier fan depending on who was winning, and I don ' t know of anyone who knows more about guns or chewing tobacco. John is one of the most dependable people I know, and he always proved that his word is as good as gold. That ' s the kind of person you want around in a pinch. Good luck with Navy air. I just hope they let you listen to John Cougar while you fly. GEC Arthur Gerald Crowe Clifton Park, New York Marine Engineering U.S. Marine Corps Upstate Arty, the bank, came to the Boat School in search of Marine. He quickly found Marine engineering — well at least it was half right, and a crazy group of plebe year friends who always did wrong. As time passed Art met the Rocket, survived the Severn, 2- 4-7, and took a fall from the port. Quickly adapting to a pinch, harmonica raps, country music, while his hair grev inwards — he was showing signs of change. Whoa Belle , that ' s an F 1 50 and so is that and Arlena THE who do you love? . Unhooked we took off for Alaskan forklifts, picnic tables, Denali — I finally saw my first moose (Al?), fishing lessons and finally he found what he NEEDED in eariy morning PT. EARLY! RUNS! It was true love, 21, and soon to be in green. Its been OCUK at times but hey you still owe me six. God bless and best wishes. Red. SMG 450

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5 David Carl Bass Bartow. Florida Sfer- Oceanography U.S. Marine Corps Dave alias Fish or Snake, depending on how goodlooking his friends ' girlfriends were, got off to a great start at N.AVY with an F ' in chemistry to top off a 1.74 semester. Fish turned things around in his four years together by the bay sentence and worked out religiously, well often. OK sometimes. This was only due to the incredible amount of time that his challenging group two major took. Dave did claim the title of BAM when he broke the 310 lb barrier. This is not to say that BAM ' s workouts weren ' t well rounded. He did bench, bench and more bench. As will happen with Blonde Arian Monsters, Dave lost hope but broke many Maryland hearts himself. Only time will tell what will happen with the Canadian beauty. The final semester Dave became 5th com- pany commander and selected Marine Corps. All kidding aside, although we fought like husband and wife, ! learned a lot from you bud and wouldn ' t have roomed with anyone else. KAG Charles Richard Bingham II Klamath Falls, Oregon Physics Nuclear Power — Submarines Did Chuck really spend four years at the Naval Academy? I doubt if he even knows. Half the time Chuck doesn ' t even know what day of the week it is. The other half of the time Chuck is trying to decide whether the girl he is seeing at the moment is his girlfriend or not. The answer changed as much as a second hand does on a clock. Validating too many classes at USNA, Chuck ended up wasting a semester in the political science departm ent before he could find happiness second semester first class year by enrolling in Georgetown ' s National Security Studies program. Of course, he was too ashamed to drive to class after the incident — or was that accident — with his car. Watch out for those — . He spent a lot of time playing racquetball but never won, and never did learn how to play chess. CRB Phillip Gregory Bunce Baytown, Texas Mathematics Nuclear Power — Surface Phil came to this fine institution from Baylown, Texas (THE center of American culture). Once he was here, he wanted to be a computer science major . . . um ... no a math major . . . well, ok — both! He kept up this pace (of course without ever studying) until th middle of 2 c year. Wanting a part in some musical group, he chose D B. He stuck with their long schedule (and countless tnps) for all four years; he even managed to get three stripes from it. I will personally vouch for Phil and say that this great responsibility did nothing to tame is attitude. One more area worthy of mentioning is Phil ' s varsity letter — in conduct. Yes, Phil did spend his share of time in Smoke Hall (he spent my share too — thanks Phil!) Phil really is a great guy. We ' ve had good times, a few bad times, and some that we don ' t remember. .All I can say is look out New Mexico — here we come! — Skitch. RES Richard Allen Burr Warren, Michigan Physics Naval Aviation Richy, you ' ve always seemed to be the most fun to be around: with the ladies, out with the boys, at the Tigers game, or on the Friday nights when we were mere mung . I could always come to you with homework problems. Although our squadrons may be far apart, we four will always be roomies and friends at heart. — Chipper Road trip to .Armv, drinking all the way, yelling our heads off, the onlv win of our Academy career. Wherever we go, what ever we do, beer should always be there. In fact I still have a hangover so I ' m not going to go too much farther. Hope we always stay fnends. — Ben Rich never lost sight of the fun side of things in his four years in the 5th Co. He continuously amazed us all with his 4.0 semesters despite being in the rack NLT 10:30 every night. What a perfect roomate! Best of luck in the future — may you always find the warm weather and beaches. — Jeffy 449

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5 Harry Chris Demiris Valley Stream. New York ■ ; Political Science Naval Aviation Harry came to the Naval Academy hailing from the growmg metropolis of Valley Stream, N.Y. Better known to his friends as the teflon man. Harry often demonstrated why Poly Sci majors will go further in this world. His gift for gab and smooth personality helped this boy wander out of more form 2 ' s and into more gouge courses than you could shake a stick at. And when the teflon man wasn ' t working the charm on the Conduct Officer or the Registrar, the local women ' s colleges were always free game. Never at a loss for words or women, boy if that blue Z could talk what stories it would tell. Harry showed us all what good friends are all about. A sure sucker for the beach and babes, ole Harry plans on spending the first few years on the Pensacola beaches in search of those wings of gold. I ' m sure the Nav ' has found what they ' re looking for with a top notch pilot like Harry in the cockpit. Semper Fi, my friend! SHE Jerry Bennett Dismuke Jackson. Mississippi Elecrtical Engineering Surface Warfare Jerry came to us out of Jackson Mississippi. When he got to USNA he decided to lake the challenge of being an electrical engineer. You had us worried a few times. Jerry, but we all knew you would make it. I cannot count the number of times you took a nap and set your alarm to get up to study, but when it was time to get up you would say those famous words of yours, IN A MIN- UTE. Jerry, better known as Prak (the Russian word meaning cool), how can you be so tired that you wake your roommates up twice in one night snoring? Jerry always had a desire to be a fine naval officer. Too bad that desire never carried over into bas- ketball. Keep trying Old Man and you ' ll finally dunk that ball. That is your attitude Try and try again if you do not succeed the first time. You have been a great friend and classmate. Keep that smile which took you years to perfect and never forget our four years by the bay. AGC RGI James Robert Downs Columbus. Ohio Political Science Naval Flight Officer Chip came to USNA from Columbus, Ohio, but eventuaUy worked his way out of that handicapped start. He was my most reliable running partner and always maintained a happy-go-lucky attitude that made him fun to be around. Best of luck always, and may you and Beth find everlasting happiness. — Jeff Body by surburst. You never failed to amaze me with your culinary ex- ploits It ' s been a pleasure to be your friend over these years. How else could I have met all those babes on the beach in Ohio? I wish you and Beth the best in your lives together. Remember, P-3 ' s are 1. — Rich Wow what a roommate. I can ' t believe we ' re still sane after three years together. I will admit you are a great guy, but don ' t act like you ' re from Ohio and we ' ll all get along better. Good luck with the wife and keep your head in the sky. — Benny Scott Hayden Evans Kingston. Pennsylvania Phyical Science U.S. Marine Corps . Scotty, a native of Kingston (Mecca), Pa., came to the academy via NAPS, where he was transformed into the Gouge Hound of Navy Scott lived by the saying an ounce of gouge is worth a pound of knowledge. His files however, enabled him to become a regular at Pete ' s Place, the Vous, and Ivan ' s. He enjoyed many good times at the academy with the guys, or at least the next day we told him that he had fun! The ladies were often charmed by Scott s rough and more than ready approach. Who could resist a guy armed with a wife beater t-shin, boxers, black sox, and a beer throvtm in for effect? You are a die hard Manne and a true fnend! Even though vou are not from Noo Yawk, I still love you like a brother. Just make sure that you drive tanks better than you dnve Suzuki Samurais, is it possible to roll a tank? Quantico has finally found what they have been looking for! Ooh Rah! HCD 451