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

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ROBERT ELMER BROWN Wenatchee, Washington dob THE apple country around Wenatchee can well be proud of this Wash- ington husky. A natural born savoir, Bob has never been beset by the academic complex; with a sound sense of humor he readily adapts himself to any occasion. A fellow who reads everything he can lay a hand on, he is an authority on current events. Formation time often finds him in the shower, just up from a session with Esquire. Giving much spare time to the soccer field and the boxing ring Bob has developed into a veritable Y-man. Since youngster Christmas leave women have enjoyed little attention from our Apollo. Rumor has it that a classmate from the Fourth Wing resigned to cinch the object of Bob ' s holiday investments. Energetic, dependable, sincere, our best wishes go out with him for well-merited success. Soccer 4, 3, 2, i; Boxing 4, }j NA T 4, 1; M. P. 0. GEORGE HOWARD ABEEL, III Beverly Hills, California abie abdul GEE whiz guys was that formation? and once again 1 i 1 Abdul rushes out pausing only a second, on tip-toes, to block open the door. A few close calls with academics were trivial compared to pulling sat in height. A sandblower, but built like a little Greek God, he is a mighty rassler. Exhausted by a hard work out, he often props himself on the bed succeeding with a weary How ' s to change the radio? or How ' s to hand me that book?, to pester all hands. A bright smile and congenial nature make him well liked by everyone he contacts, and, what ' s more, aid no end in his snakish instincts which make him well liked by the fair sex as well as by the Regiment. Wrestling 4, }, 2, 1, itNt; Football 4; Outdoor Rifle 4; Pep Committee; Reception Committee; Lieutenant (is)- 53 256

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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

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NATHAN TOPLIFF POST Berkeley, California nate slouch IS it OK chief, shall I trow him out? This familiar phrase emanating from our boy Nate denotes the beginning of another session of rough housing of the rowdiest order. And when it ' s over he crashes through with OK teach or come on, sport, gimme a skag. Possessor of a frolicsome nature, Nate is always ready for fun in any form, from tooth paste as a youngster to the more sedate methods of First Class year. However, in more serious moments his skill as an artist and his untiring work on the Class Ring, Class Crest Committee, and with the Art Club has been invaluable to the class. Never perturbed by any crisis, and in- herently endowed with qualities of success, he is certain to make his mark. Art Club 4, }, 2, i; Make Up Gang j, 2, i; Class Crest Committee; Hop Committee; Ring Committee; Pep Committee; Black N; Ensigir. . , : wf | HJL70M A3gan, situ Rj ■ if -V CHARLES ALEXANDER STUMP Alexandria, Virginia charlie stompfft WHAT — that chow gone already? How ' s to lend me a pair of socks? Whatta storm that was! He ' s raving from morn til night with song and joke. The room never lacks for company because there are always visitors who are willing to take a chance against the D. O. ' s presence in order to hear his wisdom and foolishness. A few academic storms tossed him about, but he has come through smiling. He swings a bat all winter and in the spring shows the boys how it ' s done from short to first. Charlie ' s attitude toward the ladies is neither mis- ogvnous nor reptilean. He is very consistent in his tastes and cannot be wavered one iota from his high ideals. He ' s the kind of a guy you like to have around. Baseball 4, ), 2, 1, N; Batt. Basket- ball 4, 3, 2, 1; Ensign. 257