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

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Alexander Charles Cutler Madison, Connecticut Naval Architecture Surface Warfare Ma dison. CT s prodigal son certainly came to the appropriate place to live out his Epicurean fantasies. With a nom de plume for all occasions, Mr. Laser or the affable Al-E-Catface, never allowed himself to be softened by the tainted life of a freshman sailmg legend. No longer under the protective guise of marbachk, the next two years were a time of national championships, nocturnal so- liloquies, garment agriculture experiments, and lest we forget our hero ' s selfless pledge lo tutor a special friend even on a bad day. His dedication to sailing didn ' t let up senior year, as he sacrificed many weekends with his crew working on crucial techniques in the spam van. He disposed of mucho dinero in his faux world campaign — some was spent on women, some at the Brickskeller, the rest he spent foolishly. Nothing is sacred between friends and you have been a good one. JSB Michael James Dee Richmond, Virginia Mathematics U.S. Marine Corps An Army brat with nothing better to do during his high school days but go running on Friday and Saturday nights. He started his career at NAPS and had an awesome year athletically earning the soccer MVP, and lettering in indoor track as well as lacrosse. Then came Coach Myers and the slow demise of his illustrious soccer career. He ' s never been known to want to do anything other than be a Marine; however, he can be heard every mornmg grumbling about the early morning Jarhead workout, Maj has never been very interested in girls until the end of 2 c year when he suffered his first of many broken hearts to come. But now the tide has turned and he stops at nothing to break another heart each weekend! Everybody loves you Maj, so keep up that great letter writing tradition after we ' ve all gone our own way. MCB Randall Vernon Doane Evergreen, Colorado Political Science Special Operations He rowed his plebe year, but decided it was not as fun as skiing and resolved to seek his letter elsewhere. His perseverance did not go unrewarded, he received his letter in Georgetown. Sopho. year stuck him with Ally, Scoots and Torch. Classes filled the day while Nerf Hoop and indoor football filled the night. He spent his weekends at Kent ' s and Sunday nights working as a Founding Member and chief editor of The Top Ten in Gektordom Com- mittee. This prestigious position foreshadowed later accomplish- ments. He is a three time winner of the Green Jersey and a Felchball Champion. He also proved himself a fashion giant when he invented the ' high and loose. When regimes changed junior year, he ended up with the short end of the stick. The high point of the year occurred when he ran into an ex-company mate one eve- ning. Randall outlasted Marcos and has proven himself an ex- cellent Sub-Commander, a student, and a close friend. MSN Henry VonHoff Stoever Doyle Carmel, California Economics U.S. Marine Corps enro came the Academy from Florida by way of Califorina and Virginia. The transition from an all boys high school to a co- educational institution, like the Navy, was a culture shock for Hen, but he is beginning to recover. Junior year Hen moved from the gridiron to establish himself as Rugger. The legend of the Dancing Bear is known far and wide. His ablities on the field are equaled only by his disablities off Hen ' s weekend antics (sometimes week- night?) were always a surprise: G-town . . . with who? . . . Carolina, etc, but Hen always had the hops and barley to blame. Service Selection was never in question. Was it? Henry ' s motivation made the Marine Corps his only choice. Good luck. Hen, you made my time here easier, and with all sincerity Semper Fi. MFO 458

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William Matthew Brown Washington. District of Columbia Mechanical Engineering Special Warfare William Matthew Brown began on Christmas day long ago. Matt (the alias we knew him by) did quite a lot of unexplained travel in his life, staning in Marvland. he then spent time in country in California, New York, and D.C.. He also infiltrated two uni- versities before finding us at USNA. Matt always maintained a quiet, steelv expression, only occasionally dropping his cover to challenge his foes to push-ups at THE RIVER. We should have realized then that water did something to him, but we all thought that he was going to be a grunt. Who else had a lifetime subsription to SOF? . fter almost seven semesters at Canoe U, Matt decided that his cover was successful and he could begin to become mortal. The change was subtle but it all came to a head at Chris party with the SEAL-to-be singing Xmas carols in a hottub. Just remember Matt, when you are in Coronado saying I am so hungry . . . THERE IS NO DOMINOS AT BUD S. SEC David Cela Miami, Florida General Engineering Surface Warfare This Venezuelan-Miami man made it into the NAVY via BOOST. He is extremely adept at chattering and dressing fresh. Although his Latin charm impresses and attracts women, he never attained a steady, worthwhile relationship. If he maintains his Nav log as well as his female phone number log. he surely will excell beyond all expectations as a SWO dad. Even though he tried numerous sports, his vertical leaping ability has never surpassed that of a heavy, uncoordinated rock. We congratulate him on his gaining US citizenship and his enthusiasm for the Navy should take him far. Unfortunately his luck with roommates was the same as his luck with women which gained him an OUT of company job. Perhaps everyone was envious of his golden bronze tan. Once he develops some bulkiness he should develop into a fine young man. Best of luck in the NAVY and real worid. No matter what, he will be happy and spread happiness in whatever he does. Buenas Arepas! MAJ Shawn Eric Colson Byron, Minnesota Naval Architecture Surface Warfare Shawn came to us from Cloud 9 after a successful youngster Y.P. cruise and quickly disappeared. Of course, had his plebe year roomie done the job right when he stabbed SWO ' s postenor, we could have never been blessed with his presence. It wasn ' t until second class summer that he let his true colors show. It was then that Shawn fell in love with the Pacific Isles, became a sleepless beachcomer, redecorated the Coasties humble abode and began taking his phvsical training so ven seriously. Colswo spent 2 C year teaching Haiis the tricks of the trade but, alas, the trade got too tricky ' for him. It was also then that Shawn became a favorite target for the Norfolk Junior Achievers. 1 C year he demonstrated that island women could be found anywhere and on service selection night selected (to his mother ' s dismay) a smorgasbord. The PI may not be ready but the ' Swo certainly is. Good luck Shawn, may you always be haze grey and underway. DPW Martin Bradford Cox Oklahoma City, Oklahoma General Engineering Naval Aviation .After high school. Brad joined the Navy as a corpsman. He was enticed by his seniors to go to the Academy via N.APS due to his unproductive high schoool years, which were wasted away on the frisbee field. His delusion of majoring in Chemistry and becoming a doctor soon ended. He decided to leave his real major after seven semesters.so he could spend more time with his girlfriend. Bodiene endeavored into many sports, yet excelled at none. Bodidillv earned his peer ' s respect through his quiet demeanor and leadership bv example. Buckethead believes he will mature and grow up by getting married after graduation and trying to be a pilot. If he ever outgrows his siUv noises games, the punk band Flaming Lips and his financial ineptibility to buy cars, trucks, etc., he may succeed. Best of luck Bradfuerdo. Success and happiness (or at least craziness) is guaranteed to you. Changes will be made when he returns as the Dant!!!. MAJ 457

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6 i William Ronald Fisher King of Prussia. Pennsylvania Physical Science Surface Warfare Bill, a.k.a. Fish or the parking attendant, came from 21 third class year saw the 1411 (and later 1436) wardroom; how about this antenna? And who can forget the Commandant ' s Cup. It was yours for the taking. Fish. Second class year saw in-season panying. the boys from 25, lax lailgating, Tau Beta Sigma, and the purchase of our own dan door. Who says you can ' t buy a fry ' ' Firstie cruise came and the force behind the Dark Side went. At Jeast this girl is conscious and good looking. Now all she needs is a green card; ask Dave. To bad you didn ' t get Corps. The Marines lost in that deal. That YP cruise third class summer must have been a bad omen. .At least you get the best of both with an LH.A. Best of luck to you and your wife (at least the kids will have rhythm). .And now, sing it Frank . . . thanks for the memories . . . Keep on smiling Fish, it keeps them guessing. Semper Fi, roomie. Semper Fi. Z Nicolas John Gerace Burlington. Vermont Oceanography Surface Warfare Nick had trouble adjusting to .Annapolis. Around here no one speaks Vermese — the dialect of the North Woods — and hockey players aren ' t gods. .After 1 5, Nick couldn ' t accept that Slack 6 was part of the same Brigade. To preserve the .Academy he knew, Nick marched tours as a youngster, stood Old Style restriction, and founded the Old Guard. But Nick ' s greganous side soon shone through. He had a way of introducing himself to out of company stripers w hich was quite unique. He endeared himself so much to Capt. D. that many of us thought he had a perpetual halo. When he finally got his one honzontal, two new passions entered his life to rival hockey; muscle cars and classmate ' s sisters. Emboldened by this, Nick even took a swing at the conduct system and wound up on line with the Old Guard again. So good luck to the reluctant mariner, haze gray and underway may never be the same. SDG E gar Alexander Green Dillon, South Carolina Systems Engineering Nuclear Power — Submarines .Andy entered USNA as an Air Force junior from the Lone Star Slate. He figured four years by the bay and another five of beiiig scattered far and wide would prepare him well for a career in trucking. He managed to keep his nose fairly clean. That frat case was only for watching T.V . . . honest. Despite his high class rank, Andy had many extramural exploits. He went for long taxi rides, redefined the term Beltway Bandit, competed in intramurals as the Twelfth Man. promoted interservice relations, went to swap meets, and joined ECA ' s like SPAF until he found too many stnngs attached. .Always the introspective type, .Andy often slipped away for the depths of the North Maryland Forest. After these con- templative sojourns, he made a sincere and possibly lasting mon- etary committment to Boomers. So farewell Shipmate, and Onicer or Teamster we wish you fair winds and following seas. Oh, how tender. SDG Sean Desmond Griffin Grosse Pointe Farms. Michigan History U. S. Marine Corps Gunny ' s career in six disproved Darwin ' s theory on the con- tinual evolution of the species. Gunny was a dedicated SWO until he had a memorable experience in Baltimore on NS300. After Quantico, he embraced high and tights, BC ' s, jungle boots and Chesty. At the same time, he joined the Order of the Black N. For his debut at Hood he introduced a new handshake that could have been real. Later he showed an interest in reptiles and returned one dav with the body. The rest of the year was spent on acts of sabotage. That summer Gunnv proved his unsuitability for Surface by splashing a whale boat at flank speed. Well it ' s supposed to be an adventure. Other adventures included the escape of the grizzlies on Halloween. Christmas on the 22nd, the flight of the Flymg Dutchmen, six months with Lt. K ' s Dining-Out Club, nightly lullabies, and unappreciated serenades to the ducks. Good luck to the Marine wanna be, and Merry Christmas. EAG 459