Berkshire Community College - Falconer Yearbook (Pittsfield, MA)

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Wrafe Ulerberl Rankin SEWAREN, New JERSEY Bruce began his naval career the hard 4 way, serving as the mainstay of the Plebe E. D. Squad, and supplying sl-tags for bull sessions. Youngster year he took on all comers at double solitaire. His high academic standing always mystified us, for he never studied. His plebe year was enough for four men to take, but Bruce never lost that happy, winning smile for a moment. A sailor by propinquity, he soon won the command of the yawl Intrepid, He made himself into Navy's top man on the flying rings, winning that coveted Nl' Youngster year. His achievements are numerous, his popularity wide-spread, and his success certain. Vamily Gym 4, 3, 7, Kg-45l, gN 'l,' Varslgf Sailing 4, 3, Boa! Club Ballalion Rejirerezzlalive 4, 3, 7, German Club 4, 3. Qrneil Bernard Taylor WINTER HAVEN, FLORIDA A 'cThe Civil War? Never heard of it. Now if you mean the War between the States. -1- Abe is always ready for an argument, - subject matter: the military superiority of the Confederates, the superior quality of Florida oranges, or anything upholding the South. Being an outdoor man, the Navy was his natural ambi- tion. Pulling a crew oar was his chief delight, next to listening to Sclzelzerazade from the depths of his super-sack with his Canteen special, two pints of chocolate. When Abe retires to a plantation after thirty years of service, we can always count on a hearty welcome and a tall ,Iulep as we listen to his, Now when I had a sub in the Pacific-. Varxily Crew 4, 3, 7, '45, NA,' Lucky Bag Comjiany Ref1resenlalz've 7,' Log CDmpd7ly Rrprerentalzbe 7, Spanish Club 4, 3. Qliilliann UL Tells MIAMI, FLORIDA Bill came from Illinois to spend three 1 -. A never dull years by the Severn. He went X! . , through many anxious hours in fierce encounters with the various departments, the executive not excepted, but he never failed to show his can't get me down spirit. A familiar ligure on weekend ketch trips and yawl races, Bill earned his command qualifications last year. We will remember Bill best for his tendency to blow our electrical circuits, to rest and enjoy those bliss- ful days of cruise, to take miles of candid camera shots at odd moments, and to work hard when the academic problems presented themselves. With this beginning, Bill will carry a great amount of energy and ability to the Fleet. Track 4, Quarterderk Saciegv 3, 7,5 Boat Club 7. 138 flliallare flllicllael Rego! FREDERIGKTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA Among the ninety-five Old salts V washed the brine from their hair t i our forces back in '41 was Wally V twenty-two months before this, Wal rid of his c'Pittsburgh tan and hopped aboai of our fighting Hat tops to learn the way Fleet before coming to the Academy. A little at night made academics easy, but the Bull dl ment and Wally kept on sparring right up First Class year. Then came those Nav P-l which always ran him aground. I-Ie liked the zontal position, but he flexed his muscles on country, that is, with the O. A. O. Ballalion Cross Counlrv 4, '45, Newman Club 4, 3, l I Gllax iidens Thompson COLOME, SOUTH DAKOTA never realized that other folks l1v side of Colome, whex e the total pop numbers less than that of an Bancroft Hall. His stay at the Academy usual race with the Executive department, with frequent blind dates or his crashing stag line. ,Academics were never much bot most of his time went to extra-curricular ac varying from correspondence with those W mired his hair, to the daily game of bridge. good-natured spirit will always be his outst characteristic, he is always ready for a sox better still, he is ever ready to help a shipr e Until coming East, our blonde . . I Y C V 4 Ballalion Track 4,' Ballalian Purlzball 3, 7,' Ballalion Lacrosse 7.

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Zlhfin .Deland Wlleinls SEDALIA, MISSOURI Three years ago 'cTwo Pintsn came to us with a likable smile and a Missouri drawl, having never seen anything saltier than the Mississippi River. Since then he has iably lived up to his home state, for he loves g better than disputing a point, great or and has that you must show me and I believe it if you do attitude. We all feel that least rates an El, for effort in athletics and ng, but we can't help wondering how he ed to keep those stars on his collar and still so much time on his sack. Good luck, Al, e certainly hope you will find that dream meday. Lacrosse 4, 3, 7, '45 .NA,' Comjlarpz Football 3, 7, NA,' Spanirlz Club 4, 3, 7,' Alatlz Club 3, 7,' Stars fl, 3. Weber! Edward flllay RocHEsTER, NEW Yonx 'I.,,3'..-:wg Bob put away his soapbox racer to come to the U. S. N. A. from the Empire State. Fresh from high school, Rochester generally found those gold stars just out of reach, but if you ever wanted to know where to draw that line in steam or how to solve that juice prob, he was always ready to help you. Although he could claim to be an ace goldbrick after spend- ing a half of youngster year watching the nurses at the hospital before the doctors fixed him up, he still came back the same happy fellow. Bob was a generous friend and a fine roommate who always knew the right way to fix everything. Cross Cczmny 4, 517565 Model Club 3,' .Newman Club 4, 3, 7. Waul Qiroolcs Wuckell TALIHINA, OKLAHOMA ' The winnah and unchallenged champ- eenn-Paul Brooks Burlington Boliver Beatrice Bunyan Burpingtonv Puckett received the title of the laziest man in his class. The only thing that could get him off his sack was a girl. Puck'su theory was that the mind could be developed by just Hlying and'thinking about things. He really put this theory to practice too, because he spent all his time on his sack, then always came out with above-average grades. His unfailing remark after examinations was Fm go- ing to study and get better dailies next term. c'Puck'l will go far in any field with his powers of reasoning, his affable, easy-going personality, and his ability to talk you out of anything. X4 gl '--Tfgj tg 5 l'e:2i sQaw lj ffm, IQ., 5, T T. Q Fl- 1 -91 Clzoir 4, 3, 75 Glef Club 4: Recejnian Committee 3. 137 tfergio Caslro Gllolano LINGAYEN, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS TFTP! On June 13 1941 the U. S. S. President Tcy't docked at San Francisco to bestow upon America the pride of the Philip- pines, Serge Castro. At first we thought he wouldn't get this stuffj' but before long he ugot' more than we did, yet was ever ready to share it with us. We often called him The Kid,', but he is a better man than many of us for all his 5' 4 g he proved that with stars on his collar. Many Filipinos have gone before Serge and many may follow him, but never will the Philippines produce a better all-around guy. From the Academy he goes into the Army Air Corps until he is ready to take back what has been taken away from him. j. VH7'Jl.Ul Soccer 3, 7, '45,' Battalion Soccer 4,' Battalion Bowling 35 Stars 4.

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.la ylon Wlolmes tfhoenlaker ELMIRA, NEW Yoruc When not plying the Chesapeake in Star or Yawl, he could be found working on his boats, seeing that all was shipshape and seamanlike. That was Frosty, neat cise in all that he did. I-Ie experienced a ifficulty in piercing the fog that hid the es of Juice and Steam. But didn't we all? d only lived in the days of the clipper ship, d really have starred, being the sailor that t the same time that his willingness to r his share of responsibilities made him a ah to work with, his faculty for finding en- t in the little everyday incidents made him of pals. Star Sailing, Captain 3, 7,' Boat Club 4, 3, 7g lub, Vice Pres., 3, 75 German Club 3, 7,' Radio Club 7. Yohn lliilliam Whinesmilh ASHLEY, INDIANA ff! gf Short, curly haired Bill is a ladies' man. .' .',-.,. ' His locker was full of pretty girls' pictures, i and the collection is still growing. Bill had too many irons in the fire, and before Youngster year was over he was pulling grey hairs out of his head from trying to keep the fem situ- ation straight. Even though he came fresh from high school, academics were not too hard, and they left Bill plenty of time to answer all of the letters that came pouring in. A ready laugh and a pleasing personality won him many friends, and being a ratey plebe brought Bill to the attention of the upperclasses, but revenge was sweet during the last two years. Battalion Soccer 4,' Log Advertz'.vz'1zg zllanager 4, 3, 7,- Clzair 4, 3, 7,' Spanish Club 3, 7. Reber! Clarence Thomsen PORTLAND, OREGON Out of the Far West came a quiet and un- assuming fellow to join our ranks. Long it 'fb 1 Drinki' possesses a good naturedness and E ability to make friends that we all envy. A taste for music varying from polkas to 'gboogie woogiev helped him to pass the few idle minutes after studies. Not one of the Snake variety, Bob seldom dragged. Definitely not a member of the radiator squad, he allowed very few days to pass without a good workout at the Natatorium, gym, or boathouse. With the deep-rooted interest in the Navy that he has shown in our three years together, we know that Drink will be tops in his chosen profession. i Swimming 4, 3, .v45lg Battalion Crew 7,' Battalion Mfaler Polo 3. 139 granklynn Reber! tfperberg RACINE, W1scoNs1N f ,fin It wasn't so long ago that Sparky packed up his N. R. O. T. C. books and headed for the Naval Academy. During plebe year it was Sparky we went to for answers to our plebe questions, remember how he expounded on the difference between the Eld- ridge and the flying rnoor to win a carry oni' from the flabbergasted upperclassmen. While others were worried about Juice and Nav, Frank solved his biggest problem, spelling, with a dictionary always at his fingertips. Maintaining that there is a time and place for everything, Sparky spent his study hours studying, his weekends dragging, and his leaves giving the girls in Racine a break. Q Varsigf Track Manager 4, 3, 41115 NmA,' Presi' Delail 4, 3, 75 Reception Commillee 3, 7,' Gorman Club 4, 3, 7, Math Club 3, 7g Newman Club 7.