United States Coast Guard Academy - Tide Rips Yearbook

“" Rean, AeCwinaC TiJi^nU % Vcn^ SUPERINTENDENT 7„ HE past year brought a new occupant to the corner house ' " on the hill. " ^ hat will the ne ad- miral be like? What will be his views? Adinirai Wilfrid N. Derby was quick to answer these ques- tions. We were soon impressed by the new Super- intendent. He proved to be an active, enthusiastic man who made his presence felt. Despite his two and one half inches of gold stripe, he revealed a genuine desire to ascertain the thoughts and opin- ions of cadets. He made frequent classroom visits, spoke to many cadets personally, and made his viewpoints on education and character develop- ment known as the first speaker in our Friday night lecture series. Finally, the personal contact between the Superintendent and the dorps was cemented when Admiral Derby walked into our (ir > l Alari- time Economics class as instructor. An avid specta- tor at all athletic contests, he has consistently championed good sportsmanship as a major step in the character development so necessary in the of- ficer of today. ”