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

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Cec came to USNA via Rice Institute where he majored in physics. Always a star man, he was left with much time tor the pad and his little lass from Virginia. A man of many facets, he fitted well in any field. His fine personality and willingness to help the other guy made him very popular with his classmates. A fine athlete, Cec was a main- stay on company and battalion sports squads. A little small for a Texan, he made up for it with his hustle and desire to be on top. A career in the Marine Corps awaits him upon graduation. CECIL W. POWELL Fifteenth Company Groves WILLIAM E. RICHARDSON Second Company Dallas That minister of ministers, Imagination, gathers up the undiscovered universe like jewels in a jasper cup. The cunning imagination and superior artistic ability of Bill have been coupled together here in the form of the 1959 Lucky Bag. Bill was the art editor of the Lucky Bag, as well as a member of the Trident art staff and a co-artist of Ploob. To augment the art field he has excellent potential in engineering work. With the abilities he possesses, Bill ' s highest ambition of aircraft design may very well be achieved. There must also be a tine wife and family to top off his desire for a successful career. On any road that he may travel, his broad Texas smile will al- ways be an asset and he shall not soon be forgotten by any who know him. Arriving from the Rio Grande valley, Ramiro soon had his name changed to Romeo, a nickname well deserved. He was prepared for the Spanish profs, and a year ot chemi- cal engineering at the University of Texas, was useful in tackling Skinny. Math was another strong point but he had to work a little harder for the Bull profs. A rope climber on the Plebe and varsity gym teams, Romeo could usually be found each afternoon working out in MacDonough Hall. A ready smile and a sense of humor will make as many friends at Pensacola as they did at Navy Tech. RAMIRO SAENZ Sixth Company Pharr BENNETT E. TODD, JR. Nineteenth Company San Antonio Ben has the unique distinction of having had two Plebe years. Just prior to his arrival at the Naval Academy, he attended Texas A M for one year. After landing at USN , he became quite prominent in sailing and rifle. This is illustrated by his participation in four years of yawl sailing and four years on the Naval Academy rifle team. He has also represented the Naval Academy and the South in four North-South shooting matches. Having been very impressed with Pensacola, Ben is planning on making his career in Naval Aviation. With his fortitude, he should survive the rugged training with riving colors. 297

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Rice Institute ' s loss was the Naval Academy ' s gain when Stan left his pre-law studies and good times in 1 louston to come from the NROTC Unit on a competitive appoint- ment to the Academy. At the Academy, Stan was a mainstay of the varsity golf team and a membei ol V y ' s top-notch debate team. His spare time was well taken up with the Glee Club, Chapel Choir, and the Russian Club. Amidst all this, he was con- sistently on the Superintendent ' s List and found time for his hobbies of golf and read- ing. With Stan ' s drive and ability, he will certainly be as big a success in his Naval Aviation career as he has at Annapolis. STANLEY W. LLGRO Third Company Houston DAVID F. NORWOOD Tenth Company San Marcos Dave rustled cattle tor a year at Southwest Texas State prior to coming to the banks of the Severn. Being one of the lucky tew not troubled with academics, he w as a real help to his mystified classmates. Blessed with a fine voice, he was active in the Glee Club. His athletic abilities were devoted to gymnastics, field ball and basketball tor the Tenth Company. During his spare moments he could usually be found tinkering with his hi-fi set. His chosen service is the black shoe Navy. A man who sets high standards for himself, Dave will be a success in any field of endeavor. Ed loved to read a good book when he had a tew free moments at Canoe U and one could usually find him with a book in his hands about subs or World War II battles. He liked to play bridge with a few friends and was very good at it. His biggest dislike was academics, especially the sciences and math. Ed was a wrestler Plebe year and the following years he played on intramural sports squads such as wrestling, bowling, and fencing. He had a pretty good eye for girls but had to fight an uphill battle with aca- demics. All of us who had the privilege of knowing him wish him the best of luck at his life long ambition, take her down. EDWARD J. O ' NEILL, Eighteenth Company Justin [R. JAMES H. OSBORN Sixth Company El Paso Texan by birth and sack-rat by nature, Jim suffered through tour Maryland winters with- out getting used to snow. Ranching and beating the brush on both sides of the border occupied his leisure time in high school. He did pick up enough Spanish on his jaunts to El Paso to coast through without any noticeable eyestrain. At Navy, when not in the pad, he might well have been found fencing, playing squash, handball, or softball. He also took up photography, getting many shots of general interest. His background as an Army Brat, with conglomerated spit and polish, made Jim a good prospect for the Corps. 296

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Dan, another tall silent Texan, had a winding path that led him through the Lone Star State and finally stopped for four years on the shores of the Severn. Never one to strain himself when it was not necessary, he led the radiator squad for four years but did find time to put his tall frame to good use in company volleyball and basketball, lie seldom lacked female companionship. Dan will take to Navy Air as a career and with each pass against an enemy he ' ll probably be remembering the Alamo! DANIEL M. TRUAX Sixth Company Corpus Christi 7 RAYMOND B. WELLBORN Eleventh Company Houston Bud is a native of the Lone Star State and came to Navy Tech after spending a year at Rice Institute. Known primarily for his exploits on the varsity football field, he counted membership on the all-Brigade field ball team tor three years also one of his prime achievements. After the football field, the blue trampoline was his favorite area. Bud has a compulsion for guns, hunting, and traveling. He plans to combine the three into one by going Navy Air. It his past performance continues, he ' s bound to fly high and far whatever his service may be. A true citizen ot the Lone Star State, Don ' s many and varied experiences prior to, and after, entering the Academy gave him a collection of all tales which provided welcome entertainment at any time. His friendly personality won him a wealth of companions throughout the Brigade. Enthusiastic about everything he did, Don added much to the design of the class crest as a member of the Ring Committee. In athletics, Don de- voted his talent to rowing with the varsity 150 pound crew team. A tin can sailor since Youngster cruise, he is looking forward to a long and successful Naval career. CHARLES D. WITT Twentieth Company Lubbock JOE B. WRIGHT Seventh Company Bellmlle Joe came north with hopes ot trying his hand at Navy ' s brand of football after a very successful season at Lamar Tech. A series of injuries, however, during Plebe year terminated his active participation on the gridiron. A true Texan in every sense of the word, Joe had the reputation of being one of the biggest men in the Brigade. Plebe year didn ' t pose much of a problem to him but the Dago Department kept him on his toes. He is looking forward to Navy Line for his career but his big ambition is to teach school and coach football after he retires. Whatever he does, Joe will do it well. 298