Berkshire Community College - Falconer Yearbook (Pittsfield, MA)

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gohn Carl gerguson, ir. VVILLOW SPRINGS, MISSOURI Few were surprised when stars appeared on Fergy's full dress during Youngster year, two years at Missouri State Teachers College, a serious nature, a keen mind, and an ability to concentrate were enough to make him academically proficient. Living at the foot- hills of the Ozarks gave Fergy a great appreciation for the lower musical forms and his renditions in monotone of the latter were always a source of amusement to all within hearing. Although Carl seldom dragged, he was no Red Mike , a certain Missouri girl occupied all his thoughts and after June Week we knew why. An extreme sports en- thusiast, when Fergy wasnit trying to get up a softball or basketball game he was talking up major league baseball: the Cards in particular. Comjzargy Softball 3, ,455 Camparty Football 3, '45g Lucky Bag 7g Stars 3. Theodore lloyd Qohnson ARLINGTON, VA. I An excellent dancer, a clever arguer, a skillful jugglerg combine this with an im- peccable personality and you have T. L. Except for a spirited tussle with the English Department, T. L.'s passage through the Academy was free from the rocks and shoals that troubled most of us. Never one to worry over trifles, he maintained a demeanor that spelled eon- viviality all aboult him. Perhaps this had something to do with an amazing record of 4.0 drags! A determination to be a top-notch officer had much to do with the manner in which he breezed through Seamanship and Navigation. With an eye to the sky, Lloyd has plans for Pensacola and a pair of golden wings. ' 1, , . l German Club 4, 35 Boat Club 3. Qanfel Qredrick Qrolh SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA f, If you could cut your way through his smoke-filled room without becoming as- phyxiated, you could always drop in for a general bull session with Fritz and enjoy many happy hours, Always with a ready smile and a cheerful word he won his way into the hearts of many. A virtual chamber of commerce, Fritz consistently boasted of God's country and the sunny elime of Southern California. At the Acad- emy his main diversions were soccer, sailing, and flaking out with his record player blaring forth his favorite jive. His chief desire is to become a fighter pilot in the Naval Air Force. Smooth sailing, Fritz, and the best of luck. Track 4, '45,' Radio Club 3. 2.76 Cllilliam .Qlrlhur gray OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA Others may call him Bill, but we c. Willie. Wlillie Gray, the big har fellow with the girl-catching smi tered the Academy as one of the uninformed Plebes, but the years changed The marks on his records and the many stri his sleeve could tell you that. Willie had a of bad-fitting clothing, and the tailor shc always bothered by him and his blue service. had its attractions for him, and so did his Willie left the Academy with an Outstanding: and this future wearer of much Navy gold will be as outstanding in the Fleet. Ballalimz Crew 3g Ballfzlion Puxlz Ball 3,- Ballaliorz Lamosse 4,' Starr 4, 3. george Uiober! Uirilz MONMOUTPI, ILLINOIS L ' Louie came from Monmouth, A grimly determined to emerge vie from the portals of old Bancroft. ld f- 1-4 and perseverance saw him thro only one narrow escape. Every afternoo could be seen headed toward Hubbard ability as a crew man was to be envied. enviable were his musical talents. His shin horn and prominence as a member of t attest to this. Tall, dark, and quiet, Louie' was known to us all. His patience and t Inade him a good wife A rigid law-a seldom ran afopl of the Executive Dep With his capacity for hard work Louie long way. Varsigl Crew 4, 3, 7, '45, Varsity Batkelbal Choir 4, 3, 7,' Sjvlnplzozy Orclwslra 4, 3.

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Weber! Douglas Qobbin CAL.DwE1..L, NEW JERSEY Bob did not, like some of us, become famous Plebe year. He was then a quiet and unassuming fellow, first class year he was still unassuming. A two year feud the Bull Department and a disinclination to held him down for a while, but during the part of his Academy career he began to stand as one of the few men who had any real idea to what some of the more technical subjects were out. A natural member of the Radiator Squad, outside activities have included sack drill and interest in models and radios. Bob is conscien- us and cooperative, and sees the humor in any uation. Battalion Crew 3,' Radio Club 4, 3, 75 Plzotograjllgy Club 4, 3, 7. , Z J -.,, P Iii, , 99 . --' '. F-4 -. l ' I Lis l 2,4 .1 , P' K malls Q?-R , -egg em- C2451 t L for 1 -- -A ,mi l -A gl ,I 'il X I .. ik 5. 4193--C., 2-2? .Qi -if I ',.r',z,f' jf, 3 .ffm A,,,.410' .Qlberl Russell Quan MURRAY, UTAH lL'Fi TI'7f In 1941 the state of Utah frantically I searched for a typical representative of the rugged West to send to the Academy. Their choice of this short bowlegged Irishman naturally disillusioned some of us at first, but Alu soon convinced us that men were not to be judged by their stature. Of all the assets Al , brought with him, his smile has served him best both in winning friends and inliuencing Hprofsf' In the spring he could always be found behind the plate talking up the pitcher with the best of them. We wish Al the best and know that his pleasant personality will gain it for him. Varsigv Baseball 4, 3, '45, NAg Orchestra 4g Art Club 3, 75 Slbanislz Club 4, 3, 7. f ,1-f' 275 3 f' l Charles guy flkius, ir. ALBURTIS, PENNSYLVANIA 5 g., 1' f E Chuck is at times compared to that ver- satile Mr. Five by Five? On the football field as he approaches in that familiar swaying motion with extraneous pads sticking out all over him, there is little doubt in our minds that he is related to Mr. Five by Fivef' However, whether related or not, Chuck has utilized the last four years to good advantage, dimples, double chin, and all. He has always been determined to see things through to the finish, a trait most of us lack. That little town of Alburtis lying in the .foothills of Pennsylvania can well be proud of him. As we separate to scatter over the world, good luck, Chuck. Football 4, 3, 7, ,45, .N'A,' Company Sleepleclzase 3, '45. Qrwille Clifford fwerllurl, ir. ' Hioo, TEXAS ,-fi School for Boys, Happy was a sea- . soned salt and a cosmopolite supreme, . ..i . uv, 5 . 4-.- -.i: and since that summer of 1941, he has been in constant demand keeping all hands Usquared away on this stuff. His radio was Happy,s', pride and joyg when he wasn't listening to it, he had it apart trying to coax :1 few more decibels from its battered speaker. Ii Happy doesn't someday make Admiral, it will be only because he spent too much time with the boys on the fantail, instead of in the wardroom keeping up his fences. It will be a great day when the Fleet reclaims her own, Happy's a good man. Long before he came to this Navy in gc ,a 33 CC 33 Vt

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rlllur Qewore Wleinze CLEVELAND, ,OI-IIO Although he now lives in West Virginia, Art spent the uoperatingl' part of his life in Cleveland. Good natured to the ex- treme, and fun-loving, he had a tremen- unber of friends. The combination of dust third string served to switch him from to crew his Plebe year. Where everyday ere concerned he was probably the biggest inator in the regiment, but he worked hard emics. He never missed a hop but rarely 5 whO's a wolf? Art and his mastery of umor will be a fine addition to any ship avy. ew 4, 3, 7, Nzl,' Ba.vkelln1ll4, 3, 7,' Football 4. Weber! Wurchell Greeley LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA Bob was an old sea dog before he ever V Y Y came to the Academy. After two years at sea on the Oklahoma he was full of nautical 31 - ' knowledge and salty sayings. Being a good sailor, he was smart, shipshape, and seamanlike in everything he did. In sports Bob was equally good in tennis, softball, handball, everything in fact, except swimming. He became a good friend of the swimming coaches and unofficial captain of the sub squad before he finally mastered the breast stroke. As for girls, here was a Red Miken par excellence. However, he kept a heavy correspon- dence with a certain young lass named Barbara who was waiting for him back in California. If , qfuu L ..-v-,gif . - .jj Comjzany Cross Counlzy 3, '45,' Spanzltlz Club 3g Sound Unit 7,' japanese Club 7. Douglas Eugene Larulrelh BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA 1' '-1-fj, Grown in California, salted in the Fleet, ., Doug had seen a lot of the world before H he came to Annapolis. To him the Acad- fl '.--' -- emy was three wonderful years of shore duty. He immediately dismissed academics as being impractical and condemned the system for inter- fering with his private life. In the fall he ran cross- country, but during lazy spring afternoons you could usually find him on his bunk reading Dos- toyevsky's classics and-listening to Tsehaikowsky's symphonies. But don't get Doug wrong, he turns to with a will when heis interested. Though he denies that he was weary of this lubberly life, he has been hove at short stay too long. Now it's up anchor and back to sea again. , Battalion C'ra.v.f Caznzlgf 3,' Battalian Track 35 COUZIJHIW Sfeepleclzarc 3g Captain '45g German Club 7. 277 george flaring Wlughey, ir. SAN MARINO, CALIFORNIA -I1- i Pm built low for power, George in- sisted in defense of his short stature. He came to the Academy from South Pasa- dena, California, bringing his lop-sided grin and- sunny disposition to brighten our drearier days. Never one to worry about academics, George spent most of his leisure time trying to coax a dinghyacross the finish line. On rainy days he sat and dreamed about airplanes and read about fog and clouds. The radio club room was one of George's favorite retreats after chow, and he claimed he learned something each time he went. Our little friend with the over-sized aural appen- dages will be well-liked wherever he goes and we predict his success in the Fleet. i H 1. ,V,gi..,-i grail. Varsigf Sailing Team 4, 3, 7, ,45,' Radio Club 3, 7,- Foreign Language Club 4, 35 Boat Club 4, 3, 7.