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

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•r ' j ' ' r-» ' f ir ' vvvc. ' V NTY-FIFTH COMPANY RANGER RICHARD W. WINSLOW OMAHA. NB ESP ••RON RONALD G. ALMETER SPENCERPORT. NY EOE •BILL WILLIAM P. ARMSTRONG CAMP HILL PA EEE GEORGE GEORGE J. BASIL NORTHEIELD. OH SMA Rick Ranger Winslow came to the Saval Academy by horse back from Omaha. Nebraska. He started his college career as a Mechanical Engmeering major but soon switched to Marine Bngmeermg m preparation (or his service selection of Nuke Power. Then his eyes became good and his mind fickled so now he is going into aviation to chase the clovds and land on postage stamps in the middle of the ocean. His quick change of heart had him sailing plebe year and bagging out of youngster cruise to sail on the Mistral, the shooting skeet youngster year and finally organizing the photography for the ' 81 Lucky Bag. His battles with Rocket Reed were legendary but Ranger survived. Some of the more important lessons he learned at good old USNA were not to jump off the Chauvenet Hall ledge into snow banks and to stay away from husband-hunting women. Ronnie Death from Above ' Almeter came to USNA from the bustling metropolis of Spencerport, New York. Ron already knew about love when he arrived because he missed his John Deere tractor. This primitive kfve was cultivated by his friends (Woody, Doc, Luke. Donna, etc), nurtured by his plebe year X-mas present, and eventually led to his title as the Casanova of the PhiUipines. Geekmeter spent many hours at the library keeping his grades up so that at service selection he could pick ar}d choose. Ron ' s love is the wild bkie yonder, which includes parachuting, hang-gliding, and Navy Air (if Hymie doesn ' t get him). While his classmate were buying Jags t Alfas, Ron bought himself a used cow. After that ran dry fie picked up a Duster to carry his hang glider, and dreams of ttw day he can trade it in for another John Deere, for his own farm. We wish you kjck in tf)ese and all other pursuits, ronnie, hope to see you in the Fleet, and save some of that ciderl Bill always seemed to take his time doityg things here. If he was given a choice of blowing off something or doing it the former usually won out. He frequently discussed the merits of USNA in terms used to describe a good vacuum cleaner. His most pressing need in life liere was finding the correct tape measure. Bill kived games, backgam- mon, gin, anything as long as it was during study hour. But if you really needed a Itand BUI was always there. Bill ' s toughest decision when he hits the fleet as a fly boy wit be whetfter to fly it or fix it. Smooth saUlrtg to ya BiU. G.J., The Nose from Northfiel- d, came to USNA via the Marine Corps and NAPS. After Parr is Island, George thought that Plebe Summer was cake and sat back and watched everyone sweat. Academics gave him some trouble Plebe year until George found a solution - tvcome a Math major (OOPS. Ops Analysis). With all of this petty stuff out of the way, George settled down to tfte serious business of enjoying life. He dated so many different women (up to three in one night) that everyone was amazed he could keep the names straight. George can never be accused of passing up a chance for a party. But al I good things must end. Once again George is going to wear the green. The Corps needs a few good men, and tjeorge you ' re there. Good luck to a good friend. 24

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•BRAD- EUGENE B. REX GLADWYNE. PA CHUCK CHARLES R. SMITH WINTER PARK. FL DOUGLAS J. SPANBAUER OSHKOSH. Wl HHS Brad Rex can have anything he wants , was a popular theme through- out 24th Company. Not a matter of malice but a sense of pride was felt throughout Hardcore 24 for Tyrannosaurus-Rex . Very few have achieved so much in the four year period here at the Academy. Respon- sibility in the chain of command, academic efficiency and luck with the women were a given. But also getting along well with others was developed, and refined continually, reflecting on Brad ' s amiable personality. How can we ever let the vision of Brad and his TR- 7 go astray?! He could have picked a larger mode of transportation to accomodate all his Trident Scholar- ship work. How can anyone work so hard. . . . Brad, remember us later, like you ' ve done in the past I Chuck came to USNA looking to continue his stellar rowing career, but little did he know that rowing for Navy equated to year-round maso- chism. He rowed heavies for a year, before he decided that 185 pounds was too much for his 5 ' 9 ' frame to carry or for his summer whites to cover. He managed to lose a girlfriend and gain a fiance by setting a friend up and then snaking him. during his first spring break. Youngster year Chuck was a faithful member of the Dahlgren Boys where he exhibited his thoroughbred taste in girls. By choosing the Aerospace major he never had to worry about boring study, much less wasting his time with a bunch of free periods. His hard work in crew paid off with the captaincy his senior year, and aM those letters home paid off too. because Chuck and his Z could be found every weekend in Silver Springs. When Chuck leaves here he will head for the skies and Navy Air. that if if those suddenly friertdly Nukes and their money don ' t talk him out of It. Doug came to Navy from Osh- kosh. Wisconsin. He worked hard pfebe year. Towards the end of plebe year, while everyone ehe was ktoking forward to Herndon. Doug decided to try and help a classmate get in a little early training for airborne — never a dull moment you might say. Youngster year saw Doug design the Kim Class supercarrier in Dahlgren and visit every college in the area, a really dedicated traveling professional. On a wild fling to Ocean City at the end of youngster year Doug met his future wife. He soon went into debt and bought a classic MGB to commute to Florida on weekends oniy to meet the kycal South Carolina sheriff. During first class year Doug continued his southern commutirtg habits and spent a lot of hours at a gas station. Doug says he isn ' t planning on running the Ouantico O-course in the future but Pensacola is definitely on the agenda. Good kiCk and may the skies always be friertdly and the tartdings soft. Steve Steckler. alias Rocko. was one of the original BAD BOYS of 24. Steve evolved into the well known Annapolis Gigolo during his illus- trious First le year! He probably appeased more females than Dahlgren could hold on a sensual summer night. Not an ounce of fat anywhere on his body. Rocko ' s athletic prowess ena- bled him to win many a muscle-beach competition within the company (but then look at what we had to work with!) Steve ' s greatest attribute was his own personal leadership style and was vastly responsible for 24 taking a new ks k at professionalism during his XO stint. Steve was instrumental in the development of the infamous SHC Corporation with his roommates. His favorite possessions - a gorgeous Red ' 69 Mustang and a Red ' 80 Kkh Anniversary 280ZX. His favorite girl? - Who knows? His dream? - That ' s easy. To be the best FI4 pilot in the worldl He ' s a natural and will be a great leader no doubt. Good luck at P ' Cola and don ' t forget your friends! Take care Steve. 24

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' w j ' DESK ««JBM„„ GREGORY DENKLER IT.W i M ALEXANDRIA. VA SOC Greg came to Annapolis from that bastion of the salty. NAPS. Denk started off plebe year on the right track by making two varsity teams. As a goalkeeper for the varsity soccer team he was magic but his three black N ' s may very weli earn him a gold watch. Many of us wish we had Greg ' s company officer because we never got three striper libs until second semester first class year. Maybe it was just for redheads. I guess redheads got car priveleges as youngsters too. On the soccer field Greg was a genius. He started a few games both plebe and youngster year and took over the starting role for good second class year. Elected co-captain by his teammates first class year. Greg was an Alt-American hopeful and Senior Bowl candidate. His quick wit and positive leadership brought Greg many friends, even if he would not share his women with them. Navy Soccer and the brigade really lost one but Navy Air gets the best. THOMAS R. DOYLE WOODLAND HILL CA EME OTTO- RONALD J. ELLIOTT HAVRE MN SPH Tommy OTS ' Doyle, the Preacher - Pretidertl. the conscience of the Brigade, the tpeaker of the Liberal Manifesto from Woodland Hills. California, tvery night, between running and calling variouf blonde and brunette stales of the Union. Tom would ponder his fate as a Mech-E (closet but major) and invariably spew the words. They ' re gonrta blow my sh-t away! Tonvny was torn between USSA and Sotre Dame when choosing a college, so he took the ctteap alternative and still claims to be a fighting Irish at heart (as long as their football team is winning.) Tommy continued his love for football at USNA by trying to overcome his shortness as l3B on the company and batt. gridiron. To become a pilot. Tommy had to stay in shape, so he took up running marathons and semi-annual dirty laundry wrestling Anyorte who meets him likes him. anyone who talks to him argues with him. and anyone who knows him respects him and proudly cats Tom a friend. Good night. Irene. From the Big Sky state of Montana came this unquivocable character. Otto , as he was called by his classmates, was tfie foundation of professionalism in EZ-J5. His intangi- ble qualities were exemplified during his unparalleled tenure as Xth ' s Concert Rep. Having lost more records than most mids have ever owned. Ron maintained the finest musical coUeclion west of the Pecos. He continued this exemplary perfor- mance as J5th Company ' s Conduct Officer. If Toe wasnt in the rack. you could find him rustling after the Form- ' s we all so numerously ac- quired. Between slagging in Charlies on Friday nights, and convincing others to slag with him. this ladies man also spent much of his time attempting to convince 25 ' s Green Diety that he wasnt a liberal, drug-abusing faggot. However, never one to despair. Otto will definitely go down in the anals of our company as the symbol of EASY m eZ-35. 25