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

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ROY EDWIN GREEN, JR. Whiting, Indiana peter greenie AHO OSIER from ' way back, Peter, attracted by the smell of tar and salt, joined us in the everlasting chase of the elusive 2.. 5. Guarded bv the infallible arrows of Tecumseh, he has withstood the repeated threats of the Academic Departments and has launched himself into the Navy with hopes of sprouting wings. Outstanding in the breast stroke, Roy clinched a No. 1 position on Navy ' s swimming team early Youngster Year and set a new pool record during that season. He has also acquired the phenomenal ability of stepping out of the shower as formation sounds and into ranks more or less in full uniform at late bell. His suppressed love for music has occasionally broken forth, much to the dismay of his inappreciative wives. Non-reg, congenial — especially when they are being mixed, happy-go-lucky, and a real pal. Swimming 4, }, 2, Capt. , Nj Class Football 4; Rifle 4; Expert Rifleman; Boat Club; N Club; Intercollegiate Life-Saving Society; M. P. 0. WILLIAM LAWRENCE KITCH San Carlos, Arizona willie papa ... and See the World. This deceptive phrase lured little Bright Eyes from his Indian reservation on the Arizona desert. A natural marksman, he achieved early distinction by the unusual feat of earning the N Plebe year. This Annie Oakley of the Naval Academy continued an enviable rifle career, climaxing it by breaking the intercollegiate record. A more than willing slave of Morpheus and also an epicurean, his biggest problem has been combining the two. Increasing rotundity caused difficulties in the rope climb and also many tense moments in full dress during Second Class year. His good nature, sense of humor, ability to take a running, and many other favorable qualities comprise the boy who has made so many real friends among both sexes — Willie as we know him. Football 4, ); Boat Club 1, N Club ), 2, 1; Company Representative 2; Reception Committee; Rifle Team 4, $, 2, Captain , rNt; Expert Rifle; Expert Pistol; Ensign. if 3 254

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ROBERT MAURICE ALLISON Cherry Tree, Pennsylvania ' axel al POSSESSED of exceptionally good humor and a ready smile, Al makes friends easily. Even when he entered the Academy and was fitted with a suit many times too large for him, his sense of humor came to the top. This spirit has helped him over many difficulties including Academics. Boxing is his only athletic interest although he also goes out for track to keep in condition. He has missed only one hop during three years and that only because of an unfortunate accident. One would think he would be a Volunteer, hailing from Pennsylvania, but he is definitely a minute man. Axel is a true lover of classical music, blondes, and fast horses. He is an exceptionally good rider. Although very susceptible, he maintains he will remain a bachelor. Boxing 4, }, 2, i; Ban. Track j, z, 1; Radio Club 2, i; Boat Club 2, 1; Lieutenant WILSON HOUT CRANFORD Washington, D. C. THE Marine Reserves gave ' 8 this solid member. A year at Maryland U. climaxed Bill ' s civilian career. Bill has preferred to remain in the background so that few of us really know him well. He proved himself a good sport under the Plebe summer tricks of playful wives. Academics ne- cessitated plenty of hard work, but Bill was always sat at the crucial mo- ments. One of his chief virtues is an endless capacity for hard work. He hasn ' t participated much in organized athletics, but his ability to shoot earned his recognition in that line. Because of a slight physical handicap the quarter mile gym test has taken plenty of hard work to master. Os- tensibly a Red Mike, Woozie is especially snaky in regard to Dixieland sisters with a Southern drawl. Ambition, conscientiousness, and character will win those coveted wings. £ Rifle 4; Wrestling 1; M. P.O. 253

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RICHARD BARRY CHURCH Boise, Idaho gus dick IN this Stronghold of Mediocrity all is not lost — we are not a mechanized, systematized robots. The proof? Gus ! Gus has unwittingly supplied more laughs for his friends than any of radio ' s hired help. A though distinctly not a professional type, Gus is subject to, shall we say, amnesia? As he explains it, I just can ' t control my subconscious mind. To misquote Goethe as completely as possible: Though he cannot choose but err, yet he aspires unweariedly. No one has worked any harder over his studies than Dick; and if perhaps he has never starred, his class number has steadily diminished. Also, in the realm of personal philosophy, Dick has done considerable thinking with kaleidoscopic results. As a friend Well, after four years of his singing, I ' m still asking for more. Hasta manana, Gus. Log 4; Gym 4; Track 5; Rifle Juice Gang; Lieutenant (j-g- ). ROBERT MICHAEL KERCHEVAL Coeur d ' Alene, Idaho kerch bob DESPITE the influence of an Army General and an appointment to the Point, Bob chose the Navy. His subtle humor and keen discourse might lead one to believe him a ladies ' man, but Kerch views snaking in the same common sense way he looks at everything. He bilged his first swimming test, but one month later developed into the number one back- stroker on the Plebe team, and has held this position on the varsity ever since. They can ' t do this to us! is his favorite growl, but at heart he knows that you can ' t beat the system. Though he may be a little quiet, he ' s not retiring. Whenever anything is in the air count Bob in. He ' s always there, — a trusted comrade, a willing worker, but most of all, a true friend. Slumming 4, ?, 2, 1, N; N Club; Art Club 4; Reception Committee; Boat Club; Intercollegiate Life-Saving So- ciety ; Ensign. =£ 255