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

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DONALD DAMIEN SMITH SiGOURNEY, Iowa After spending several years in the Navy, breezing through all types of electronics, DD came to the Naval Academy and sailed through its academics. An individual who never let a moment go by without becoming involved in some new task, DD worked in many extra-curricular activities. (He was even president of the Newman Club.) Plebe year he was infamous for his musical talents in general and his . . . rendition ... of Laughing Boy Blues in particular. Never worrying about his stars, Don found time to brandish a racket on the tennis courts or take a trip over to the golf links. Liked, imitated, sought for company, Don has noth- ing blocking his way to success. THOMAS JOHN SMITH Lakewood, Ohio Tojo was first introduced to the gay and carefree campus life of college at Purdue University. Although reshaping his manner somewhat to fit a military college, Tom retained nmch of the college-learned philosophy that scotch, women, and song are essential to happy living. Although not athletically inclined at the Academy, Tom did win an N from the Executive Department. Academics weren ' t a picnic for Tojo, either, but he managed to stay on the black side of the ledger by a little hard work when the exams rolled around. Tom goes to the fleet with no regrets. ABRAM BARR SNIVELY III Potsdam, New York Cub came to Navy after an interesting and comprehen- sive hitch with the Corps and two unforgettable years at Williams College. I ' ulling himself away from college party life. Cub weathered the storm with flying colors but will never forget ... a week, Snively plebe year. A great guy; with his cheery smile, sharp wit and imagination he was never without some incredible tale of the fabulous China station. He was headed for Naval diving until an astute friend enumerated tlie twenty-one fates a diver can meet. Then it was naval aviation, flghters. After carrier cruise the cry was multi-engines. Page 296 I I

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STUART HOLMES SHERMAN, JR. WiNNSBORO, South Caholina Altlioufi ' h comlivg to Navy from the Soutli, Slii liad none of tlie slow fliaracleristics . . . rattled llirougli a P-work ill nothing- flat . . . always on the go . . . quick to oatch onto anything . . . had what it takes . . . Iield a high regard for his career and will go places in the Navy . . . Tall, good-looking, and athletic, Stu held his own in just about every sport. Liked his off time activities too, especially a certain Carolina Belle . . . became a social cut by taking an extra trip to Europe during Second Class Leave . . . always ready to lend anyone a helping hand . . . Navy gets a good man. Ik G, tie. Ik BERTRAND DEAN SMITH Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania Navy watched Dean become high scorer on the 150-pound football team liis youngster year . . . then go on to the varsity the following season for a repeat performance. Pretty good athlete, eh. While he was roosting on the fourth deck, fifth wing, he developed a purple hatred for his con- stant companions, the seagulls, and was often seen brandish- ing his fist or propelling an occasional orange at the hapless creatures. Hence, his impressive nickname, Bird . It ' s a little difficult to say where Dean ' U be when it ' s time for old grads to gather round, but wherever he is, be assured he ' ll be sharing life with his beloved Kay. DELVIN WELLINGTON SMITH, JR. Danforth, Maine Only man the OD ' s had to bend over to inspect . . . run by all hands for his height (or rather lack of it) . . . only reply was a smile and his characteristic chuckle . . . from high school to Navy and electronics after a spell of ab- normal (civilian) life . . . thence to the Academy for second class Juice . . . oh, that average! . . . now, back to the fleet for a taste of sea duty with his one gold stripe . . . Delta ... a tried and true New Englander . . . as far north as the east goes . . . featherweight football any time of any day . . . shoes and letters — if it wasn ' t one it was the other . . . dreamed of hunting again and raising numbers of those Navy Jr ' s. . . . t I Page 295

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WILLIAM HERVEY SNOUSE Springfield, Ohio Walt, a quiet, casy-fjoiii : Oliioaii, was both a liard playing athlete and an outstanding student. He played batt iool- ball, company steeplechase, track, and fieldball, but his favorite was baseball. His nuisical interests were in the opera field, as his paper thin Carmen record will testify. Walt ' s favorite reading materials were plays and biogra- phies. His hobbies were hiking, camping, and, of course, records. His beie noire for four years was the English, His- tory and Government Department, which was certainly a hindrance to a growing affection for academics. Walt ' s trademarks were a cheerful smile, a friendly greeting, and a larger willingness to please. ALLEN HOWARD SOMERS Paducah, Kentucky Al came from Paducah, Kentucky. This may account for the friendly wit which he displayed and the slow easy man- ner which won for him many friends. There was no denying the good fellowship and cheer that he spread wherever he went. His athletic prowess expressed itself on the squash courts during the winter and on the golf links during the spring and fall. His golfmg swing was smooth enough to rate him a spot on the varsity squad. An enthusiastic sports fan and follower, there was no getting around his loyalty to the teams of his native state, but over it all the lad was Navy through and through. EDWIN FRANKLIN SPAR Orchard, Nebraska Hailing from the plains of Nebraska, Ed came to the Academy after a year at the University of Nebraska. Next to baseball, he liked to read and spent most of his leisure hours feverishly absorbing the works of the old masters. His pet peeve was the grossness of the plebes and much of his energy was expended in improving this sad state of affairs. Ed hoped to obtain his masters ' degree after his initial hitch in the line. Known by his peers as a slasher in math, his ambition was to someday return as a math professor. He should easily realize this goal; ask any mid who ' s been in his math classes. Page 297