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

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IRWIN THORPE BROOKS Monico, Wisconsin IF anyone should ask you what you think of Mrs. Brooks ' little boy Ike, you would probably say What a magnetic personality! and the gals, Isn ' t he just too adorable! He generally succeeds in getting everything he wants. He has a good knowledge of human nature, a keen sense of humor, and a most generous appreciation of the cultural aspect of life. Ike stands for what is right. He goes about his own business without much fuss. Gets by without much boning — the hardest work he did in his first two vears was to keep some of his pals above the danger line. If his eyes hold out, he ' ll make one of our crack flyers. Otherwise, the diplomatic corps should claim his ability as a statesman. And his face lit up with a smile of joy as an angel dream passed o ' er him. Soccer 4, 3, 2, ij Boat Club 2, 1; Lieu- tenant (y ' .g.). FREDERICK WILLIAM BROWN Richmond Hill, New York red junior JUNE S, 1934: Midshipman Brown reporting for pool duty, sir! He ' s been at it ever since, though his deep friendship for Mr. Ortland has not kept him from putting his untiring energy into the one he-man sport around here — crew to you unlearned sages. In studies, too, Bill just goes unsat for the sport in it, always jumping the line just before time for leave. Nearlv a confirmed Red Mike he does break down periodically, the dates coinciding almost to a moment with visits to the old homestead in New York or visits of that certain young lady to fair Annapolis. To those of us who know him best, Bill is just about tops. He can take it as well as dish it out. And right now he ' s eyeing a flag with four stars in it, no less. Here ' s to him. Crew 4, 3, 2, 1; Ensign. Ill D- 1

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ALAN ROBERTS MCFARLAND Philadelphia, Pennsylvania mac THERE was once a lurk boy who liked his sailor suits and toy boats. When he grew too old for these amusements, he decided to come to the Academy where he could continue in his youthful pleasures on a larger scale. But there followed a relentless attack on the Academic stronghold which always gained him more than a tie. This same push earned him on in football, baseball, and basketball, his captaincy of the latter attesting to his excellence on the wood. But Mac didn ' t use this agressiveness in his affairs of the heart; here he relied more on his cherubic countenance, dancing eyes, and slow smile to conquer the heart of the most obstreperous female, with a batting average that would make the best of the big leaguers look to their laurels. And we are firmly convinced that Alan ' s dying words will be Two beers. Football 4, 3, 2, i, N; Baseball 4, j, 2, 1, N ; Basketball 4, 3, 2; Captain 1, ; Lieutenant Q-g- ' )- ROBERT BOGARDUS BYRNES Ardmore, Pennsylvania bob college joe NOT one to worry or contemplate the future, this smiling son of Ard- more has always had enough to come through in the pinch, when the going was toughest. Gifted with more than average intellect, he has evidenced more interest in magazines and women than in text books, so that examinations have sometimes proved quite dangerous. Any night will find him stretched out on his bunk reading the latest periodical fiction, unauthorized by the Academic Departments. For one who professed him- self a Red Mike, Bob has been disappointing. He has not missed a social function yet, nor will he in the future. Agreeable, humorous, and very generous is lackadaisical Bob. But everyone (including the femmes) will remember his beaming smile. His congeniality and thoughtfulness will irry him through a successful and happy life. Soccer 4; Crew 4, ,v Hop Committee 1: 1. P. 0. = 276

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CLEON JUDSON HOLDEN TlCONDEROGA, New YORK CLEO CLE THE hops come and go and so docs Cleo; he goes to all of them. He is first to chow, first to bed, and last to sing the blues. With no fear of academics after exams are over, he spends his time answering his stacks of fan mail. Many a poor maid ' s stationery reposes on his desk awaiting a spare moment in Cleo ' s busy life. He has dabbled in various sports, but none have successfully retained the young athlete ' s interests. He is always ready to argue, frequently downing his roommate with good sound logic. On many a dreary Sunday afternoon the strains of some beautiful sym- phony orchestra may be heard issuing from this music lover ' s room. Four years of domestic bliss is mute testimony to Cleo ' s ability to be a lawyer, judge, and roommate. Soccer 4, Water Polo Manager 2; I. P. 0. CECIL AUSTEN BOLAM Brewster, New York bobo bo YEAH man! I ' m a soft dog! Don ' t care if I do! No matter where we heard them spoken in those first three years, it had to be Bobo. Hailing from the hub of the Harlem Valley, Bo has given his podunk what podunks ask of their native sons. Nothing less than amazing have been the feats of this 185 pound cross country and track ace. The only academic worry he knows is the fight with his conscience to determine whether to master or to be mastered. In either course he is successful. He considers man ' s greatest vice to be failure to get the word. Boundless energv and a will to be doing things will spell his success. As a roommate and a friend — a four-year term speaks for itself. Cross Country 3, 2; Captain 1, N; Soc- cer 4; Track 4, }, 2, , i T ,4; Ii ' . if Polo Manager 4, y, Reception Com- mittee ), 2; I ' ice-President 1; Lieu- tenant. t 278