Berkshire Community College - Falconer Yearbook (Pittsfield, MA)

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.lfeonard Robert Wavelka DURHAMVILLE, NEW YORK On finishing high school in Cneida, New . .. V. York, Lennie felt himself the match for , V - college men at the United States Naval Academy, and results have not proved H N him wrong. His natural liking for the Navy has not been killed by three years on the Severn. With the first Dago exam, Lennie'l put the French profs to work devising harder ones, but they never won. He liked athletics, with wrestling and football his special interests. Outdoing Dale Carnegie, Len- nie has had no 'difficulty making friends, and his loyalty and integrity have held them. His ship- rnates will always follow Lennie's,' example when in doubt as to what a real naval oliicer would do. Football, Mazzager 4,' Wresllz'ng, Manager 4, 3,' Lucky Bag 3,' Fnrezgn Language Club 4, 3, 77. Weber! .Wloysius tfcherrer SHAVVNEETOWN, ILLINOIS NI met a queen ten minutes before I left P' was the tale Cootie', brought back from Bob always managed to enjoy himself- ways not approved by the Exec depart- ment. Never known to start an argument, he al- ways wore a broad happy smile, Cootie has that old magnetic personality that attracts women and DO's. Quick to pick up things to his liking, he became one of the great company wrestlers. Being an old fraternity man, he knew how to get the most from weekends or football trips. Although he has a long way to go to catch up with his Army brother, we are positive Bob will do him one better. every leave. On leave or at the Academy, ofte Ballaliorz Lacrosse 4,' Baal Club 4, 3, Porluguese Club 4, 3, RKC8flll.01Z CUMIHZ-1156 3, 7. Richard Redlin Waihle CHIPPEWA FALLS, W1sooNs1N ' 1 'fWhere was the first submarine launched sideways? This question for the plebes invariably came, from 'fRabbit.', The -- . T answer was Wisconsin, and we've never been able to persuade him otherwise. Early in his Midshipman career he tried sailing, but gave it up in favor of the. Sub Squad. From his experiences on leave he has earned the title The World Voy- ager. Nevertheless, when leave is over, Dick is ready to settle down and do some conscientious studying. His good nature and carefree attitude have made him a popular member of our class. Foreign Language Club 3, 7. 166 V ..- ., A I gohn Edward Wearfe VICKSBURG, Mississippi A - f'Blackie'l voluntarily demoted hir from Ensign, U. S. N. R., to Midshipr ' U. S. N., a.nd he has never regrettec E decision. Since he was well schoole naval discipline, Blackie had no trouble in c plying with Academy regulations-well, not n trouble. He sailed through academics with pl of leeway and enough spare time to play fooi and box. He packs a dynamic left-hand pu thrown honkytonk style, that spells ucurta when it connects. Never content sans femi companionship, Blackie had trouble finding eno weekends to exercise his personality-plus in cha ing the goggling members of the fairer sex. I- practical, friendly, and physically rugged, and place high on anybody's list. Fnulball 11, 3, 1. Whilip Weber! tfhull HUNTINGTON, INDIANA ' ' Phil brought with him from Ha a keen interest in mathematics physics, and an ability to make the i of his limited study time. These, co' with his natural scholastic ability, made him . man and should stand him in good stead i future career. In the held of athletics he br: swimming ability and experience and has them to advantage in Battalion swimming water polo. He participated in a number of f curricular activities including the Math ' French Club, and the Christmas Card Comrr Phil's quiet assurance and technical aptitude undoubtedly make him an excellent naval og .Szuzmmmg 4 Ballalzon Szuzmmmg 3 l renclz Club 3 7 Mall: Club Prm' 3 7 Chrzrlmar Card Commzllee 3 Slam 4 3

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gee Turk fllloorer EUFAULA, ALABAMA This tall, handsome boy with the 4.0 smile from' deep in the heart of sunny Alabama one day set out to follow in the footsteps of his brother and found that led him inside the cold, bleak walls of the 1 Academy. Chuck's abilities were many varied, and he tried his hand with no little ess at crew, football, boxing, and wrestling. emics never botheredhim, and the Exec rtment even saw fit to adorn his blue service three well-deserved stripes. Potentially a great , Chuck preferred a couple of good movies a few hours extra sleep to a drag, and besides, s a much more economical way of spending a end. Crew 45 Battalion Football 4,5 Football 3. Drexel Reece Gllarlin Asn FLAT, ARKANSAS ff A After two years at the University of ,' pfli Arkansas, Doc forsook the Razorbacks -A . A and the Oath of Hippocrates for that of .d nf. the Midshipman. President of his class at Arkansas, Doc is a great mixer and story teller. When a southern drawl, coupled with loud laughter, emanated from the third deck alley, the Arkansas Traveler was opening up. A Queen a Week was the Martin motto. Blessed with a brilliant mind and a gift for doing things the easy way, Doc's', study hour was short and his bunk drill long. Regardless of where Doc goes, his presence will be a welcome addition, and his friends will be many. flllaurize C. Qrbelon, ir. lf' rom out of the state of Maine came Red Dog to inform the Navy that down- east seafaring men were still tops. A -W - true maniac and somewhat of a rugged individualist he escaped after a skirmish with the Academic departments and won the final battle. Although the weekends were tempting, he re- mained faithful to Bette for three long years by firmly believing that there is nothing wrong with him which his own nurse can't cure. He always seemed to find time to play squash and sail. Easily recognizable because of his short haircut and ever present pipe, Red Dog should get along fine in any man's Navy. BANGOR, MAINE Li' B' f ' ' an ' X R D .NA-70 4, Orchestra 4, Reception Committee 3g Forezgn Language Club 4, 3, 7. f 165 Ginger Ulugh Gllullins DECATUR, ILLINOIS ' f ' Moon,,' one of the few shellbacks, came in as a fire controlman and spent most of his sea duty on the West Coast and in t Honolulu. His favorite pastimes were re- viewing Bull and taking a ketch to Cambridge. Rog doesn't say much, but those who broke under his cover of dignity found a big heart and a real pal. It was on a cross-country date that Rog met the girl he had been looking for ever since he realized that half the world is feminine. Those who met Dottie can see why Rog canceled his reservations for bachelor's quarters. Boat Club 4, 3, 75 Foreign Language Club 4, 3.

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Rodney Role , MARBLE1-IEAD, MASSACI-IUSE'l'1'S At the venerable age of seventeen Rodney gave up navigating the tricky waters of Marblehead Harbor to try his fortune on the rocks and shoals of the Severn. A ld cruise during a hectic plebe year convinced that he should continue his diplomatic r , so f'Rod,' sought expression to that desire ming the Reception Committee, as a member hich he welcomed many guests to Bancroft -ers Time unconsumed with his diplomacy,', Jany athletics, innumerable clubs, and none asy academics was pleasantly utilized deciding h one from an amazing array desfcmmes to drag e hop. Circulating around the hall in his re- ung spare moments, Rod established Acad- w1de acknowledgment of his warm friendli- y Cross Country 7,' Varsigf Track 7,' Iirenelz Club fl, 3, 75- 9 Club 4, 3, 7,' Red Points fl, 3, 7,' Reclyllion Commillee 3,' Quarterrleck Society 7. Tuul fljintenl Wurkrabek ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND Purky'l-an extremely thorough, reli- u1A5: -'-v -f' .V , able, and resourceful fellow. Whenever he 'f'e't '1 fif wasnlt dragging one of his myriad of queens, Purk usually hiked to his home across the Severn to work on some Rube Gold- bergv gadget. He spent the greater part of First Class year tinkering with a camera some enterpris- ing member of ,44 sold him. A fine physical speci- men, P. V., Cpowerful armsj, never had any diffi- culty proving his worth to the varsity soccer and lacrosse teams. The academics were challenging, but they offered few trying moments. The Fleet is searching for dependable men such as Purkg so the ship that gets him as ajr. officer is a fortunate one. Varsity Soccer 4, 3, 75 Battalion Lacrosse 4g Varsihf Lacrosse 3, 7. gosler flleal tfimonsen DAVENPORT, IOWA Three years of living with the rnightiest :5, GF25'l of the mighty mitesl' has been three 4-+4-3--1 years filled with a vast variety of experi- V. ences. The little wolf', has never done anything halfway, be it sports, beating the system, or girls. His sincerity, self assurance, and high ideals have made him many friends. Nealls desire to live a completely filled life is destined to carry him to the far corners of the earth. A hunting lodge in Minnesota, an expedition to the moun- tains of Tibet, or a safari in Africa are all within his range. To the shortest man legally in the Naval Academy, and to a real Navy man, I say HMIZ- PAH. Wrestling 4, 3,' Bailalion Swimming 3, 7,' Varsipf Swimming 7,' Glee Club 4,' Trident lllagazine, Assistant Business Manager 7,' Cheerleader 7. 167 Edward tfeymour Uiuete DovER, NEW JERSEY . Ed stood one in the Regimen -in ilrfu I,Av 1 up-,X cc sa t having the most consistently mispro- nounced name. Constantly we heard his persistent 'Rooty,' Sir, as he endeav- ored to enlighten another puzzled prof The chief sources of enjoyment of his life a la Bancroft' were athletics and dragging. Wrestling, lacrosse, or foot- ball occupied his late afternoons, as did dragging the majority of his'weekends. A charter member of Bancroft Hall's Myopia Clubj' Ed'sl' great desire is to see the stars twinkle once again-at sea, not on the beach His ability to appreciate any- thing humorous has made him a valuable friend, for no matter where we found c'Ecl', we found with him his genuine cheerfulness and sincerity. W'rcslling 1l,' Ballalion Lacrosse 4,' Varsizy Lacrosse 3, 7, Battalion Foollfhll 7,' Glee Club Il.