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

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iflffll fiCfl If the Naval Academy Band is too often taken for granted, it is only because of consistent performance and reliable service. Its usual excellent performance is accepted as a matter of routine until a visitor jogs the midshipman ' s memory and reminds him he has one of the finest bands in the Country. Under the uncompromismg baton of Lt. A. C. Morris, the band has developed into a versatile group, but not at the expense of good musicianship. A visitor who has heard Tiger Rag Friday night, Emanon Saturday afternoon, and On- ward Christian Soldiers on Sunday cannot be blamed for asking how many bands the Academy possesses. It feels at home most anywhere ... on the stage of Mahan Hall for a radio broad- cast ... in the wardroom mess ... at a pep rally . . . marching for a P-rade ... in the bandstand ... at a hop . . . and if Carnegie Hall ever beckons, it would feel at home there too. The reason for this exceptional ability probably lies with the individual, each of whom is an artist in his own right. There is no need to designate soloists . . . each man can take his place in front of the band w ith complete confidence. Many have served several hitches at the Academy developing their musicianship, while others have delved into the mysteries of harmony and counterpoint and produced several quality original compositions and arrangements. il! Hnn Lt. Leader A. C. Morris, USN, the leader of the band. Boffom Row; E. A. Pujchert, L. G. Smith, F. Sluka, F. Festagallo, R. Mack, T. S«nesi, L Lockwood, Drum Maior; F. C. Dunham, Lt. Off. in Ch.; A. C. Morris, Lt. Leader; A. Schifanelli, W.O., 2nd Leader; S. Schifaneila, C. Martin, M. Demey, F. Saldino, E. L. Hromadka, N. Ferri. Second row: L. Ebersole, M. Mrlik, Librarian; P. Montalbano, A. E. Caconna, A. Klimes, J. Zadera, A. Bitter, G. Mcintosh, R. Gambone, R. Carfagno, G. Sime, M. Glat- felter, C. French, C. Kirsch, G. Bachmann. Third row: F. Fogler, W. Healey, I. Rusteberg, M. Fink, G. Carle, R. Moeller, C. Burke, A. Abato, P. Benner, P. Rosemark, V. Orso, A. Flacco, W. Akers, J. Schmitt, O. Mozzarelli. Fourth row: F. Link, J. Hunzeker, J. Potocki, W. Taylor, M. Pruitf, C. Smith, M. Magliano, L. Brunner, T. Hawk, G. Gould, V. Walsh, T. Christie, L. George, W. Becker. Fifth Row: E. McLaughlin, P. Dimoggio, P. Lisko, H. Kraft, H. Butler, R. Hawkins, F. Dennis.

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Situated across from the Chanel is Herndon Monument. This monu- ment was erected in 1857 in honor of Ca] tain Hcrndon who went down with his shi , tlie Central America, when it sank with almost the entire aew ahoard. This monument rcsemhles Cleopatra ' s l cedle in its obelisk style, is set on a square hase, and is a j roximately twenty five feet tall. Since tite erection of Herndon Monument, a certain tradition has formed around it. According to this tradition, on graduation day, after tlw ceremonies, the piek class forms a snake dance around tke hase of the monument. While tKi5 is going on, one of the glebes climhs to the top with the aid of his classmates and thus the plebes officially become third classmen. r . . . and close by r J H tUc k MC SeU that rings out the glad tidings of victories over Army 14 1

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