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

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MICHAEL JAMES DUNN Detroit, Michigan While at the Academy Mike has always displayed a most serious and dedicated attitude towards the various facets of Midshipman life. Residing in Detroit, Michigan, Mike started his military career early by at- tending Marmion Military Academy in Aurora, Illinois. After high school he spent three years as a mechanical engineering student at Michi- gan State. Because of his prior engineering experience, technical subjects came easy to him, however he had several encounters with the Russian and English Departments. He was a member of the varsity fencing squad and took great interest in the Rocket Club, too. Letter writing and photog- raphy occupied the remainder of his free time. All who know Mike realize his future potential as an officer in the Naval Service. DAVID LOYD DURFEE St. Louis, Missouri Dave, an Army brat, came to the Academy on a Senatorial appointment from Missouri. Born at Fort Benning, Georgia, Dave would rather call St. Louis his home. An avid model railroader, he was always investing his monthly insult in new locomotives. By the time he be- came a second classman, Dave had attained the position of Vice President of the Portuguese Club. He gave a good showing as a member of the Dinghy Sailing Team, while also playing battalion tennis and company cross country. One of his brightest memories at the Academy was winning an Army B-robe from his brother at West Point. Dave ' s good humor and pleasant disposition will pave the way for his success in the fleet. FRANK EUGENE EISSING, III Norfolk, Virginia A life-long ambition was fulfilled when Frank left his home town of Norfolk, Virginia, and entered the Naval Academy. His four years on the Severn were spent in many industrious activities ranging from sports to those quiet Sunday mornings talking to his One and Only on the telephone. Gymnastics rates high as a sport of physical co- ordination and dexterity, says Frank. He saw action on the plebe gym team as well as the varsity team. Pursuing academics to the fullest extent, Frank attained the Superintendent ' s List many times. Engineering was Frank ' s favorite subject as exemplified by his taking full advantage of the Engineering elective program. Also a member of the Honor Com- mittee, Frank ' s many activities proved his versatility in many different fields. We could always count on him for help in any task that would come up. Fourth Battalion 403

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FELIX EUGENE deGOLIAN, III Atlanta, Georgia The son of a Naval Academy graduate, Poky hails from Atlanta, Georgia, a fact he never lets one forget. He was always immensely proud of his family, which he claims is now large enough to field a complete football team including the coach. He may be remembered by the varsity lightweight crew teams as the heaviest coxswain on the squad. In this capacity Foley directed his shell to a surprising victory in the Easterns during his youngster year. He may also be remembered by his teammates as a hustling quarterback for the plebe lightweight football team. With his many Southern colloquialisms and his friendly smile, no one who knew him well will ever forget him. Certainly, Foley can look forward to a successful career in the Fleet. JOHN OLIVER DONELAN Columbia, South Carolina Ollie ' s easygoing nature and friendliness won him a great many friends among his classmates and members of the other three classes. This same personality was also evident in that he was seldom without an attractive date for any special athletic event or social function. After a year at Clemson, Ollie chose the Naval Academy as the place to begin his future. At Clemson he was a member of the freshman basketball team and continued to participate at the Academy, playing for the plebe team and for his company and battalion teams his last three years. During second class summer Ollie ' s interests in the Navy became con- centrated on Naval Air, and graduation will no doubt find him receiving orders to the Naval Air Basic Training Command in Pensacola, Florida. CHARLES ANTHONY DONOVAN, JR. Maiden, Massachusetts Chuck entered the Naval Academy after graduation from high school and a year in the Naval Reserve. Like all plebes he encountered many difficulties in academics, but he took them in stride and soon he was developing a talent in the literary field. He was the company honor representative and spent much time writing for the Splinter. However, his greatest achievement, next to graduation, was the work he did for the 1965 Lucky Bag, helping to make this, our book, one of the best in Academy history. 402 Class of 1963

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HOLGER GUSTAV ERICSSON, JR. Brooklyn, New York After graduating from Brooklyn Technical High School, Eric enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve. He spent a little over a year on active duty before coming to the Naval Academy from the Naval Prepara- tory School at Bainbridge, Maryland. Eric then proceeded to partici- pate in no less than eleven extracurricular activities. Among these were W.R.N. v., Public Relations Committee, Reception GDmmittee, German Club, and many others. He had a tough time plebe and youngster year with academics, but he began to pick up as time wore on. He found his place with the Brigade Drum and Bugle Corps and enjoyed playing. Although he is no great athlete, Eric enjoyed playing a number of intramural athletics including football, fieldball, and squash. He especially enjoyed sailing and was a member of the sailing squadron. GEORGE PATRICK FARRIN Battle Creek, Michigan George claims Battle Creek, Michigan, as his home town, having lived there most of his life. After completing high school, he entered the Naval Academy by means of a competitive Congressional appoint- ment from August E. Johansen. Once here, he pursued a variety of intramural sports, including crew, lacrosse, gym, and squash. After a typical day he could be observed playing sports, studying, sleeping or just relaxing. He was, at times, a frequenter of the ED squad and did his share to keep the system operating normally. Wherever he goes in the Navy, we are sure that George will contribute to the betterment of all. JAMES DONZE FIELD Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio A native of Cuyahoga Falls, where he attained prominence as a half-miler, Jim quickly adapted himself to the rigorous life at the Naval Academy. His vigor and endurance brought him through two years with the plebe and varsity lightweight crew teams. His nimbleness afoot made him an ardent competitor in plebe and intramural cross-country as well as intramural football and softball. Although carrying a heavy schedule with additional elective courses, Jim found time to be Lucky Bag representative while keeping his name on the Superintendent ' s List. Many room inspectors were shocked by the huge bass fiddle that he kept stored atop his locker. This bass provided background for musical entertainment at numerous company parties. Jim ' s satirical mind and alacrity of reply was the source of habitual amusement for his many companions. But behind his comic front lay a rationality that has won him many lifelong friends at the Academy. 404 Class of 1 963