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

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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

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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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ALTON DEFORD GOULD Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania red j AY BEHOLD the Gyrene ! For four years the Service has meant to Jay the outfit with the red stripe on the blue trou. Still, he is a handy man to have around, since he is always fixing something, and constantly aspires to the building of anything from model planes through radios to a speedboat. A big moment in his life is the arrival of the mailman with that familiar letter from Philadelphia. He belongs to the N Club for being able to shoot fly specks off the wall at fifty feet. He sings, whistles, and tap-dances, all with equal facility, though we often wish he wouldn ' t. Stand by Marines; watch out ladies; he is now yours. Take good care of him for we love him. Outdoor Rifle 4; Small Bore R 2, 1, N; Class Football }j C. EDWARD STELZNER MANOWN Lander, Wyoming BEING a Wyoming cowboy, his rolling walk was well suited for a life on the sea, so Eddie changed from chaps to Navy blues and then to the brass buttons of a Midshipman. All three uniforms attract the femmes but Eddie concentrates on one at a time. He believes that that which must be, must be, and this explains his apparent unconcern for the intricate workings of the Academic Department. Still he has a warm spot in his heart for Tecumseh and manages to get by. Be that as it may, he knows all the scuttlebutt; ask him and the dope is yours. Give him a stalk of ba- nanas, a bowl of chile, a quart of milk and you are his friend for life. Neat, phlegmatic, and friendly, we give him to the Fleet. Football 4: Lieutenant (j.g. 258 5 1