Berkshire Community College - Falconer Yearbook (Pittsfield, MA)

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Calvin Wfayes Cobb, ir. CoRoNADo, CALIFORNIA ,rf-f A family tradition, plus a father's heart, QQ. 31 would have been broken had Gal not -,.., chosen a service career. His keen analyti- cal Inind easily fathomed the mysteries of science and a number one standing in French attests to his success with the cultural subjects. The inevitable result: stars for the course and ample time for other pursuits-women, cards, varsity tennis, soccer, to name but a few. The only shoals in an otherwise tranquil Academy career were the annual skirmishes with the medicos. Thad',- his long frame bent far forward, his eyes narrowed to thin slits, carrots and vitamin pills oozing from his ears-would eke out a career-saving decision. Gal is set for all O. duties-spotting omitted. Soccer 4, Vdffffjl Temzis 4, 3, 7,' Glee Club 11, French Club 4, 3, S6631-TTOG.Y., 7,' Slam' -4, 3. Edward Tlamillon Qoolin, ir. ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND -3 . Big Edn was never one to worry about .LY a the more prosaic elements of Naval Acad- '- ---rj emy life, a hasty glance at a book was more than enough to assure him of a creditable mark. And then he could devote himself to interests nearer his heart. Whenever-which was not very often-the Executive department gave him an afternoon off from their little round- ups, he could be found on the Severn bending his back to Stroke . Stroke. Eager to laugh and able to see the humorous side of it all, Ed was easily able to cope with all situations. He should continue to do so. Lacrosse 4,' Crew 3, 7. tfhellnar Quai! HINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS Following a Swiss boyhood Destiny,s I l' , i i Child talked himself past Ellis Island, approached the Grand Delusionug and 9 with Take 'er down Curley, rented a small flat known as the Dustbowl. At this salty Alcatraz f'Duck developed passions for Man- hattan nightclubs, closet corner gardening, and wifeis trumpet. In Davisian tradition set by Louis and George Stinky scaled the rope until a wrist snapped. Being heartily non-committal, with ladies he lived precariously but gaily. Three years of argu- ment with his cellmate left both bloody but un- bowed. Is he savvy? Sure! But serious? He'd take an option on the Brooklyn Bridge. His one great ambition? To win a ten dollar bet on three years of marriage abstinence. Varxigz Gym 4, 3, 7,' gNl. 160 .Bangdon .Quslin Cook, iz LANSDOWNE, PENNSYLVANIA The Steam Departmenfsinythical' l -44 l py Home weeks became reali 1- Skip with Philadelphia football i weekends, and the daily Inquirer to to look forward. Smooth sailing has been hi note in the classroom as well as on the Chesa Besides sailing, Skip's avocations were l thusiasm for sports, Frenesi, and study hour sessions. His natural ability and common will keep him on top in the future as it has Academy. Always available for extra-instr when we were stymied, he was Tecumseh? And Tecumseh's aide wears 'stars instead aiguillette. His fine attitude, sense of humo clean-cut character will help crystallize E dream to skipper a can. l Log 7, Cumpary Refzresezzlaliue 7,' Stars 4, 3. Robert flllalson Qoriei BENTLEY, KANSAS , ,Q . . .number one in wheat, num 4 1 A -1 in corn, number one in salt, and - six in oil This record and a love were almost all that Bob could tai native Kansas, and the latter more obvio his O. A. O. Getting him off these topics but we found that he could shoot the bre the best. When he took time off from writin to his O. A. O., Bob hit the books. Whether game of bridge, an athletic contest, or a I drag, he always added life to the party. for three years. The former was obvio' '. .c ' l l . . . I . W c Varxiyf RML' 4, 3, 7.

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goseph games Weak, ir. PI-IILADELPIIIA, PENNSYLVANIA Although Ioe Dofxk, the typical American guy, traded his pin stripe suit for a blue L 1 C c 3 I ' service uniform, he never changed any- C thing else. I-Ie still dreams about South and he'll never forget that Ventnor Shore. s the sentimental type, the type that possesses adoration for the simple things in life. He vfully proud of his name, for it brought many and many a friend. Even the gold braid- rould call him Joe instead ofthe customary oak. Joe will be a, mighty happy fella, some the da he can sit on the porch of his Rose Y home, put his feet on the rail, and watch mrld go by. Cllomas Qoseph Curley, ir. MEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS Yf','f'f Plebe year: Wlatched the drags go by. Youngster year: Played the Held, earned his knockabout Hdolphinsf, First Class . sa . . rria 1 .',' ' year: Placed his bets on horses Instead of femmes. A long train ride after the Ring Dance changed his rogue's gallery from women to race horses. His faith isn't completely gone, however, for the mem- ory of a certain Virginian rebel still haunts him. Beyond owning racing silks his main ambition is to be a big shot politician. His obsession for music centers mainly around Rhapsody in Blue, but he'll live dangerously if he doesn't play a sweeter and softer trumpet. Somewhere thereis a million dollars, and this guy wants it. Qolln Duff ir. ROWAYTON, CONNECTICUT 771, John came to the Naval Academy fresh from a year's exposure to a large univer- It sity, and in so doing gratihed the wish of 3 'fr a lifetime. He is a man of many words, lapsing into a broad Scotch burr upon the slightest provocation. He is a powerhouse athlete whenever he can gather energy to walk to the gym or to the athletic field. He has had numerous affairs of the heart, but so far has emerged unscathed. A wonder- ful fellow to have around, his roommate feels that he is lucky to have known John, and knows that his wholehearted love of the Navy will make John a valuable officer aboard ship. Soccer ll, 35 Wrcslling 45 Battalion Crew 4,' M adsl Club 4. 161 Gerard .Qnlhony Qonohue CHICAGO, ILLINOIS ', Wondering about Freud's ideas while the kids on his block were busy with the funny br books, Gerry headed for the Seminary, If changed his mind and went to Loyola, then wound up here, where the contemporaries continue to interest him more than the writers of math and Steam books. His marks of an educated man come from the schools he's been to and the books he's read, and his color comes from the people he's seen around the Big Town. Some of those marks have not yet been made, true, but what he lacks in finesse he makes up in genuineness. Take him or leave him, there's no front-I'l1 take him. Basketball 4.