Admiral Farragut Academy - Buccaneer Yearbook (St Petersburg, FL)

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eadafz RICHARD SUIT PRATHER 1675 Seventeenth Street North St. Petersburg, Florida 'little Caesari' f f 6'Caesar rides again f 1949-50 Second Class Petty Officer, First Company Dramatic Club, Inter- company Football and Volleyball, Boating, First Aid Class 1950-51 Ensign, First Company, Clee Club, Sailing Crew. Boating, Qualified Boat Handler, Binnacle Staff I When NDick came to A.F.A. in 54-9. he immediately broke into society with his ever-ready smile and happy-go-lucky Way. He has succeeded in all of his undertakings here at Farragut and has attained the rank of Ensign. He K N has also succeeded in his senior year to keep two jumps 1' short ones at that! O x ahead of the draft. He is a very loyal rebel and starts every day with a fond glance at the Confederate flag. His gay laughter and much appreciated good humor will be missed in the years to come. So long, Dick, and the best of luck to you.

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ARMANDO PONCE DE LEON Avenue Acosta No. 563 Habana. Cuba '6Flac0', l You give il lo me, Coachv f f f l94-8-419 Boating, Varsity Basketball, Baseball, First Place Field Day gram Club, First Company. Cutter Crew. Weightliftillg. Football 194-9-50 Petty Officer Second Class, Varsity Basketball, Baseball. Monogram Club, Boating, Drill Team. First Company 1950-51 Petty Officer Second Class, Varsity Basketball, Baseball. f lntercompany Football, Nlonograni Club. First Company. Crew E Since Flaco,s', arrival at Farragut three years ago. it has been X 'S to us many times over that NGood things come in small packagesfi eadafz lVlono- Touch Track. Track. Cutter proven Flaco's unmatched skill and undying spirit on both the basketball court and the base- ball Cliamond have made him one of the more valuable assets. He tells us that next year he plans to enter college and after finishing. return to Cuba to choose his profession. ln whatever his choice, may he be a great success.

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eaiafz JOHN EVANS RICHARDSON, JR. 104 Trigg Court Glasgow. Kentucky Richey,' Save your breath Weber, lim not Iisleningu f f 19419-50 Band. lntercompany lfootball. Basketball. Clee Club. Tennis. Dancing Class. Most Progressive Cadet Award. Senior Lifesaving Award N 1050-51 Petty Uffieer First Class. Band. lntercompany lfootball. Wf?iglll' , lifting. Glee Club. Cotillion Club. Tennis. Devoration Committee. l fX.l7.A.'s Whois Who. Salutatorian E N NR Richey, as be is better known by all the Farragut Cadet, hails from l the good old State of Kentucky. ln the two years that he has been with us. this red-headed Chap has progressed in quick wit and bubbling personality. Since his ambition is to be a lawyer. he feels very much at home in the midst of a heated argument. Next year he plans to attend the lfniversity of Virginia SJ and attain his ambition. All the success in the world. kid. Good Luck.