United States Military Academy West Point - Howitzer Yearbook (West Point, NY)

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! 4 Captain .a quit. His enduiance !■? gridiron field was an J also known for being : Gospel Choir JOSHUA ALLAN KING 1-4 Agoura, California Captain Since the day Josh left Malibu Beach and walked through the gatgs of West Point, it ' s been hard to find someone who ( de ' s t know him. His laid- back attitude is unusual here, but ;ftS ought him much success. Josh ' s name has become SpS!fi f West Point tradition and should be included in future gibsaaries of cadet slang. Class Committee 3,2, 1 (Treasurer): WKDT Radio Station 3,2. 1 : Glee Club 3.2; Jewish Chapel Choir 4,3,2.1 (Conductor); Crew 3. DAVID PHELPS LEWIS 1-4 Sacramento, California Captain People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don ' t believe in circumstances. The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want and if they can ' t find them, make them. (GBS) Scuba Instructor Group 4,3,2; Scuba Diving Club 4; Finance Forum 2; Arabic Club 3. KURT ARTHUR MOSHER 1-4 Dolgevitle, New York Lieutenant When Kedro first stepped thru the hallowed gates of West Point, he was not just the ordinary cadet- he was already a basic training graduate through tine Reserves. And a base person he was. Kurt had reached levels of crudeness un- imaginable. His disgusting tricks will never be forgotten, nor will fiis vivacious personality. 150LB Football 4; Judo Team 3; Arabic Club 3. DAVID FRANK OTTAVIANELLI 1-4 New Bedford, Massachuesetts Lieutenant O tto, He was never known by another name, including his first name, David. His softop jeep reflects his personality; wild, fun loving and hard charging. A great guy and true friend. 150LB Football 4; Judo 3,2. WADE PHILLIPS 1-4 Nicoma Park, Oklafioma Lieutenant Coming from Oklahoma, the north east proved to be a learning experience for Wade. His ability to keep his ohginal values taught us more than he knows. He will always be a close and trustworthy friend. Sandhurst 4: STAP 4; Drill Team 4; Church of Christ 4,3; Finance Forum 2; Mechanical Engineering Club 2; Flying Club 1. 564 DAVID OTTAVIANELLI WADE PHILLIPS

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CAROL JOHNSON JONI JOHNSON DAVID ANTHONY ESPOSITO 1-4 Upper Saddle River, New Jersey Lieutenant The I-BEAMS beloved ESPO. He entered the gates a Jersey- boy and left an AIRBORNE RANGER. Along the way, his quest for life, love, Ike-ettes and Flirtie shed new light on the creed Fellow Me. He was something special and showed us all why RANGERS Lead The Way! Good Luck. God Bless and HUAH!! Men ' s Indoor Outdoor Track 4: Crew 3: Sandhurst 3.2,1: Tactics Infantry 2,1. JEFFERY TODD HARROD 1-4 Frankfort, Kentucky Lieutenant We will rennember Jeff as someone who spent his entire cadet career in one of two places, the dayroom or the rack. This miraculous thing is that he only managed to go to STAR once and made the Dean ' s List for two years. Ring Crest Committee 4.3.2, 1. KERI JEAN HESTER 1-4 Lincoln, Arkansas Lieutenant If some cadets live their lives on the edge, then Keri was dangling over the cliff by her toes. Always good for a laugh, if not for a math test, Keri challenged regs and academics, and won at the end. She spent most of her cadet career on probation, but her heart should have gotten her off. Bye bye. Keri. Women ' s Basketball 4 (Manager): Gospel Choir 4: PCSS Teachers 1: Rabble Rousers 2: Special Olympics 2. JAMES FREDERIC JACOBS 1-4 West Terre Haute, Indiana Captain Jim ' s philosophy of life revolved around an empty glass, a full can of Copenhagen, and his high school sweetheart. Jim ' s wildest times made us all feel good and kept us riding on the edge of our seats. Jakes, make us proud! CAROL A. JOHNSON 1-4 Chicago, Illinois Lieutenant West Point has been a learning experience that I will never forget. I have grown in ways that I never would have imag- ined four years ago. The friendships and experience I have had will always be in my memory wherever I go. Church of Christ 4,3,2,1: CAS 4,3: Gospel Choir 4, JONI JANINE JOHNSON 1-4 Shaker Heights, Ohio Lieutenant Joni will be remembered as one of the pair — Johnson and Johnson. If you didn ' t see Joni around much, she was always busy cheering on the Army team, preparing a design project, or shopping at the mall on OPPs. It was hard work, determination, and prayer that got her through this place. Good Luck! Gospel Choir 4,3,2: CAS 4,3.2: Rabble Rousers 4,3.2: Society of Women Engi- neers 1. Graduates 563

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STEVEN ROTHERT DAVID SHELSTAD t| ' If JOSEPH SNIEZEK CLAYTON SPEED GEORGE WALTER RIGGINS 1-4 Wilmington, Delaware Captain What does one say about a friend like Grolsch? If we needed advice, someone to listen, or B.S. with, Riggo was there. From piloting the l-Beam to doing the extreme, Jorje gave his all. We ' ll remember you, George, as the Greek guy with the boyish figure. and a true heart. Go Army Pistol! Pistol 4.3,2, 1 (Captain): AIAA 4.3.2, 1 (CIC): Finance Forum 3.2: Fishing Hunting Club 2. 1. DOUGLAS TAYLOR ROGERS 1-4 Collins, Mississippi Lieutenant Even though we had to teach Doug a foreign language (English), he still managed to become a successful history major. Doug will someday make a great lawyer for the simple fact that he was able to talk his way into more special passes than anyone in the history of West Point. Boy Scout Council 4,3,2: Protestant Ctiapel Choir 4: Ameri- can Helicopter Society 3,2. 1. STEVEN DOUGLAS ROTHERT 1-4 Warsaw, Illinois Lieutenant Popularly and affectionately known as Big R, remarkable for being one of the slowest, most earth-bound basketball play- ers to ever score 1000 points at Army: for bearing a close resemblance to Freddy Krueger: for living through West Point despite his self-destructive tendencies. Blue Skies Ahead. Mens Basketball 4.3,2, 1: Phi Kappa Phi 2,1:FCA2,1 (V.P.). DAVID PETER SHELSTAD 1-4 Renville, Minnesota Lieutenant Dave will always be remembered for good times at and away from W.P. His concern for high standards always kept us on our toes. Always willing to help, he was a good design partner and a good friend. This hard worker will surely find success in the Engineers. Good luck from us ail. Phi Kappa Phi 1: Lutheran Student Movement 4,3.2,1: SAME 1 : Finance Forum 3,2. 1:AIAA 3.2. JOSEPH CHRISTOPHER SNIEZEK 1-4 Morristown, Tennessee Captain Thanks to God, my family, and friends from A-1 to 1-4. Thanks for when we fought, laughed, worked, and played together. May we never forget. And from my very core — I- Beam. Class Committee 4.3,2: Domestic Affairs Forum 4,3: ACS 4,3. CLAYTON KING SPEED 1-4 Selma, Alabama Lieutenant A real survivor; Speedo went under the knife many times, but still managed to be charging hard in the end. We are forever indebted to his quick pace and fast talk that kept us all out of trouble. His big smile and big heart let the sun shine on all of us. God speed-Speedo. Football 4: Navigators 3.2: Spanish Club 3. Graduates 565