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

■ Top Row: Robert, Conrad, Scarborough, Tyler, Kells, Mayer, Galloway MuU/e Row: Lamb, Clements, Pollock, Holtman, Bland, Dillingham, Wilson Seated: Bullard, Eppes, Rice, Rossell, Guynn, Leiper, Capron Comdr. H. E. Rossell Mathematics THE Second class entomb mathematics for eternity. The next day it resurrects for a more permanent and active detail. If you intend to stay in the service your mathematics becomes part of your per- sonal equipment. Little wonder that you meet it every day during plebe year. Frequent repetitions will help get it into the mental system. There is something more to gain in the working of mathematical problems than the finite conclusion in answer form. We gain cour- age from attempts which turn out successfully. Perseverance and ability to think are put to test during a calculation. The will to concentrate must be employed through distracting mental hazards. All these are aids in building up mind and character. Aside from this aspect, the foundation for the majority of professional subjects is being built. A good mathematician stands well to make an excellent officer. Dog-eared log books, burnt out slide rules, manuals; all of »m^— — a. these are fundamentals which must never be forgotten in the % * long years that follow graduation. TTTTT*Hr**TT 43