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

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BEINBRINK, JEFFREY ROBERT Jeff, a graduate of Herricks High School on Long Island, came directly to the Academy from high school. It wasn ' t long before he realized that lacrosse was his sport. After completing a suc- cessful season as first team goalie on the plebe team he moved easily up to the varsit y where he lettered in his Young- ster year. At the beginning of the season in his second class year Jeff suffered an unfortunate accident which put him in the hospital for a month. After having been told by several doctors that he would probably never be able to play la- crosse again, he quickly proved every- body wrong. Jeff is carefree, good nat- ;. ' tc:i; ured disposition will undoubtedly be a ;Vi i great asset to him as long as he is in the : naval service. Sure, there ' s a first class lecture here tonight, dear . . . you can trust me . . . CHICOINE, RENE JOSEPH Rene, better known as sheiks, came to the Academy straight from high school in the backwoods of New Hampshire. Rene wasn ' t sure he even wanted to at- tend college, and his appointment to the Academy was received with reserva- tions. Since enterin g the Academy Rene has reserved nothing, and his perform- ance has been highly creditable. Rene had a little trouble with youngster French, although it doesn ' t seem possible with a name like Rene Chicoine, but since then his performance in academic endeavors has improved steadily. Every- one who knows sheiks is impressed with his warm personality and distinc- tive laugh. Upon graduation the Navy will be receiving an outstanding addition to its ranks. COON, JAMES MAYNARD Graduating from Burlington High School in Burlington, Iowa, Jim spent a year with the minesweeper Navy before re- porting aboard at Canoe U. A quiet guy with a will to learn, Jim had no problems with academics once he had success- fully outwitted the Language Depart- ment. With a strong desire to join the ranks of the Navy ' s submarines, he de- voted many hours to Science and Engi- neering. Not a member of the fish family, Jim carried on a four-year swimming battle with the Physical Edu- cation Department, always managing to come out on top. He was an avid com- petitor in cross-country and squash, and a horizontal exhibitionist on the blue trampoline. Upon Jim ' s graduation, the Navy can look forward to gaining a val- uable addition to its officer ranks. three hundred eighty-three Q

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sometimes . . . (on a no N day) we could laugh at ourselves and our surroundings. ANDRES, STEPHEN MICHAEL Steve came to the Academy from Stepinac High School in White Plains, New York, with an excellent academic record and a number of outstanding track awards. On the athletic field, Steve was always out front. He ran Plebe and Batt track as well as Company cross- country. While those around him were in the rack, there was Steve, battling (and winning) against the academic depart- ments. He was always willing to help others and spent many a night struggling with a classmate lost in skinny. To the Plebes under him while he served on the Plebe Detail, and especially to his room- mate, he was known as Moms. No matter where he goes in the Fleet, Steve, through his good nature and hard work, will win success. BEERS, CHARLES JOSEPH JR. Popular as clocks are in Bancroft Hall, none have ever evoked quite the re- sponse attributed to the helm-shaped chronometer in Chuck ' s room. A deliber- ate oppression for neighboring non- professionals, the time piece chimes its nautical outbursts throughout even the latest hour. Secured to the bulkhead di- rectly above Chuck ' s bed is an oar sym- bolic of his extensive participation in academy athletics. Outside of Bancroft Hall he has pursued his theme of un- daunted professionalism by participating in various voluntary submarine cruises and conning the company ' s sailing team. His manifest professionalism, enhanced by an acute mind and an agile body, will undoubtedly assure Chuck of success in his chosen career. BARNES, GEORGE WALLACE III Active in extra-curricular activities. Buddy ' s abode resembles a military store room more than a midshipman ' s living space. A relatively quiet person when he arrived on campus. Buddy was quick to catch on to the fast and furious life he now leads. His parachutes will catch your eye upon first entering his room; his interest in jumping stems from partici- pation in the airborne program after Youngster Cruise. His tiger-striped hel- met is one of his more striking posses- sions. Not to be outdone, the next sum- mer after indoctrinating the plebes, he found time to enjoy Key West and Scuba School. Upon graduation Buddy hopes to be a jet jockey, but any part of the Navy will be well served by his val- uable traits. □ three hundred eighty-two

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CREED, BARTON SHELDON Bart came to the Academy after compil- ing a very enviable record at Peekskill Military Academy in Peekskill, New York. Putting his magnetic personality to best use on the weekends made the weekdays rough and Plebe Calculus be- came a battle but Bart won. Summer cruises were where B.S. excelled most and Youngster Cruise in Germany and Sweden was truly unforgettable. Bart has been a stalwart of the battalion lacrosse team for four years continually aspiring to that very elusive Brigade Champion- ship. Bart was also an Editor on the staff of the Log and an enthusiastic member of the Gun Club, as well as an avid col- lector of the things. To Bart no one can wish anything but the best. His personal- ity and desire will contribute to his suc- cess in his chosen career. DALY, JOHN CHARLES As any plebe in John ' s company readily knows, Lodi is the capital of Ohio. A staunch Ohioan, Deputy Dog can quote half the past records of the Browns, In- dians, and Buckeyes. When not behind a T.V. set watching his favorite Ohio team win, John can either be found behind his desk studying to make the Supe ' s List or else out playing with the fieldball and rugby teams. More than once, he has won a decisive shaving cream or water battle agai nst rival 27, not to mention the numerous practical jokes played on his plebe year sidekick Doy Heredia. John ' s jovial attitude belies a seriousness and persistence in academics, qualities which should make his presence a valuable contribution to the Naval Service. GEIGER, FREDERICK JOHN Red Fred hails from West Reading, Pennsylvania, where he attended high school and spent a year at Albright Col- lege. Having been brightened and en- lightened by 2 years in the Naval Re- serve Yosemite Sam decided to bring his brilliant mind and his even more bril- liant red hair to Canoe U. Plebe year was a nightmare of hospital confine- ments for Fred, who, with the help of USNA ' s notorious Medical Department, managed to stretch a simple appendec- tomy into a 3 month life or death struggle in front of the hospital ' s televi- sion set. Freddy always managed to con- quer academics very gracefully and con- tinually remained on the Superintend- ent ' s List. Freddy will have no trouble conquering nuclear power school and will be a welcome addition to the naval service. DE GRUY, CHARLES MONROSE Hailing from New Orleans, the only problem Cajun encountered plebe year was the realization that Mardi Gras was completely out of his reach, which he quickly substituted with frequent forages to the Alamo Bar. Charlie, one- time drummer boy for the D B, has since drummed his way to outstanding academic proficiency, and he has man- aged to lead various company teams to the respective cellars of their leagues. But behind the flair of his southern facade, he exhibited outstanding per- formances in leadership, academics, and aptitude, which placed him in high es- teem with his classmates. Upon gradua- tion, disguised as a mild-mannered Naval Officer, Charlie will reveal his long- hidden passion — Navy Air. places li •ilia coi mmerdi km a pecteo s lean, ai taisih ' I speed ot leff ' s im iaie m kaiem fly COD eats tot] n three hundred eighty-four