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

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THOMAS MATHEW RYAN Greeley, Colorado Matt, a proud native of a proud state, never saw foreign shores until his trip to the Severn. He was as proud of Colorado as any Texan is of Texas. Nevertheless, he liked what he found on Severn’s Shore, and did his best to fit into the program. There were few who could boast of a stronger desire to do well in anything that they tried. If his monthly cash went that far. he could be found at the weekly hops with a different queen each week. Besides wrestling, attending tea fights was his favorite sport. Any plebe want a second hand dating chit? Mart’s is framed and not soon to be forgotten. DONALD ABRAHAM SACAROB Haverhill, Massachusetts After tiring of the rugged civilian life he was leading at Tufts College as a member of the local NROTC unit. Sac decided to see how the other half lived, and came to Annapolis. As an athlete. Sac excelled in swimming and earned three letters on the Sub-Squad. He was remembered by all for the many color- ful signs and posters that he originated as a very active member of the Brigade Activities Committee. Sac’s time was always well spent, either on liberty or in the rack. When he had nothing else to do, his studies always came first. Sac made many new and lasting friends wherever he went and was always tops with the many who knew him. DEAN REYNOLDS SACKETT. JR. Beatrice, A ebraska Dean brought some of his father’s skill as a lawyer from the plains of Nebraska to the shores of the Severn. Having a flair for convincing argument. Dean is a man to he reckoned with in any verbal tilt. While here. Dean became very proficient at sailing and learned many sea stories both in his days on the Sailing Team and on the Bermuda Race. A lover of classical music. Dean finds real enjoyment in a stack of large size records. He showed this often on his WRNV shows. Dean’s high spirits could never be dampened and his easy dis- position never faltered.

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RICHARD SAMUEL ROMERO Minneapolis. Minnesota Dick entered the Academy after two and one half years in the Naval Air Reserve and a .course of instruction at Northwestern Preparatory College. Leaving his home in cool Minneapolis for the torrid summer heat of Annapolis was a little hard at first; but he soon settled down to work in his usual persever- ing manner. As a fair pitcher and a good hitter he proved valuable to the com- pany’s softball team, and played many other sports as well. Dick showed an unrelenting drive in overcoming all his obstacles, including all those rivers. If he works as hard in the future as he did as a midshipman, he will go a long way in his lifetime. VINCENT WILLIAM ROPER Lehigh ton, Pennsylvania Like many of his classmates. Vince was in the service prior to entering the Academy. He served in the Navy as an Aviation Electronics Technician at Memphis and Jacksonville for two years. Though he hadn't done much run- ning previously. Vince’s long legs carried him to standout positions on the Varsity Track and Cross Country Teams. His avid interest in sports included two other favorites, golf and bowling. Being a hard worker, he took academics in his stride with no major obstacles. His cheery attitude often helped break the spell of the dark ages. Vince’s even temperament and steady manner made made him a welcome classmate and friend. GEORGE LADDIE ROSENHAUER Wausau, Wisconsin Rosy, as we all knew him. hailed from the forests of Wisconsin where he spent his boyhood hunting, fishing, and skiing. He came to the shores of the Severn after a year at the University of Wisconsin, where he earned his nu- merals as a gymnast. George participated in intramural gymnastics and foot- ball while at the Academy. A lover in the true sense of the word, he was always ready lor a good time and a party. Many afternoons found him dashing back to Mother Bancroft to log in a few hours of sack time, which he liked as much as anything. His quick smile and ready willingness to lend a helping hand ranked him high among his classmates and friends. UNITED STATES 372

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ROBERT JOHN SAMPSON Birmingham, Michigan I o all that knew Hob by his nickname, Swifty. it must have seemed quite ironical, as Hob was quite the opposite from being fast. Soft spoken and gen- erally gentle in manner. Hob, nevertheless, always was ready to add a comment to the discussion at hand. A sports enthusiast from the word go. which may have been derived from his basketball and football days in Royal Oak High School. Hob took an interest in sports as though he was actually competing. No matter what Hob endeavored, you could rest assured that it would be ac- complished with the utmost skill and proficiency. That’s as much a part of Ins nature as his after dinner cigarette. HUGH PORTER SAMS Ft. Sam Houston. Texas Hugh was born at Fort Henning, Georgia, so it can be easily surmised that he is an Army Hrat He broke the family tradition, however, by deciding to pursue a career in the Nav During the fall months of his years at the Acad- emy. lie could be found running on bis company's cross country team, and in the spring he competed as a half miler on the Varsity Track Team. In the field of academics, math was Hugh’s strong point and great love. Quite often one could find him wrestling with a difficult differential equation, for sheer en- joyment” he used to say. MARIO EDWAROO SANCHEZ-CARRION Lima, Feru Always ready with a smile and a helping hand for the poor mids who had Latin American sweethearts but could not translate their letters, Mario was a source of constant enthusiasm for anything female, fancy, or frolicsome. An excellent soccer player for his Hattalion and company teams, he also showed proficiency in the less strenuous, but equally skillful, table tennis. He was a natural for company parties and always in demand with his lithe dancing exhibitions and the liberal songs he sang in accompaniment. When the going got tough. Mario just smiled but really bore down to find a good solution. I’eru has much to be proud of in her representation at the Academy in the person of Mario. 374