Berkshire Community College - Falconer Yearbook (Pittsfield, MA)

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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.

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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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Eben lfeawill, ir. BANGOR, MAINE if 'T Q Q 1 Da pitcha woiks da prob! These words were Ben's eleventh commandment, and nearly all his problems Cexcept womenj verified his faith in that axiom. To Reef C.. I. S. was more than three letters-it was an institution! This red-headed Maine man had the dubious honor of receiving more C. I. S. chits than anyone in the room. When he did manage to secure a drag, however, it was a snake's paradise, she was always a queen. Academics never bothered him, although he still smolders over the day some slash erased three of his probs in math class. Morning exercises never gave him enough to do, and the other three Horsemen were constantly being aroused by Ben's early morning raids on the commando course. Battalion Gay' 45 Battalion Tennis 35 Battalion Football 7,' ' Vtlffllbf Ryle 7,' Farewell Ball Committee 3g Spanish Club 3, 7. ' tfluarl fllelson SALEM, OREGON LI Pancho was never more than a couple 511' .Q of jumps ahead of the Math Department, until he fortied their last chance to get him, then his wives couldn't even talk to him when standing on a twenty foot ladder. Academics never really bothered him, though, and he spent most of his spare time on the football field quartering the Navy team to victory. When he wasn't playing football, or cutting grass out at No. 1 Action Place, he joined his wives for a wild ride aboard one of the many Academy yawls. He never dragged except in line of duty until first class year, when -his O. A. O. was here. Varsiyf Football 4, 3, 7, 015, M' Varsity Track 3, 7, NA,- Battalion Handball 3, 7, ,455 Spanish Club, Pres., 4, 3, 7,' Glee Club 45 Choir 3, 7. games Clyde Gllaslers SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA Jim hails from San Diego, but claims Tijuana saw more of him. There is never ' a dull moment when Jim is around. With -H-A-if him it is always a good time first and studies later, yet the academics never stumped him. His smile and even temper made him popular wherever he went. Spare moments he spent dream- ing up the car he'd build or the jive he,d like to play. jim knew his onions about anything he did and that includes the girls he dragged. We can thank Jim for brightening gloomy days. He wants a pair of wings and we wish him best of luck. Battalion Football 4,' Fencing 3,' Track 4, 3. 278 .Wlberl Claylon lewis LYNDON, KANSAS The Ace,,' who is responsible fc of this publication, started his l achievements Plebe summer with V' '-1 1-1 billet douxv to several lovely fc Plebe dago and a certain Baltimore Belle him down from several to one, however, anc been that one ever since. As one of the Horsemen, Ace kept 3051 in constant l with his sage observations on the pros and cons of the system. Fencing took Ace's eye I ster year and on any of those chilly winter noons he could be found wielding the sabe the watchful eye of Mr. Daladrier. The resi spare time went for sack drill, drags, and curricular activities. Coy 4, Managcrg Varsigt Fencing 3, 7, f45tg Radio Club 4, 3,' Luolgy Bag 3, 73 Editor Academic SE Slbanislz Club 3, 7. games Wllen Qairien IowA CITY, IowA Whether it was assembling data Points or commanding the Four l talion parade, Jim could always -- - pected to do a good job-a f evidenced by the stripes he supported. lad from the corn country deserted the medicine at the University of Iowa to b Doctor ofthe Deep. Quiet, always pr an amiable smile, ever willing to lend a or advice-these are the attributes tha Obie,' a true friend of all. While nothi savoir,,' this man of diversified interests tented with merely keeping himself in th bracket, often rounding out the study p reading, or trying his hand at poetry. Bon Jim. Track 4, '45,' Company Football 3, '45,' Reqf Points, E Trident Sociegf, Vice-Pres., 3, 7g Class Organization, Trear., 7g Spanish Club 4,