Berkshire Community College - Falconer Yearbook (Pittsfield, MA)

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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,

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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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I l will flllaller flllayer ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA On his third attempt, Bill entered the Naval Academy' after his twenty-first birthday. The greatest problem that con- fronted him was not academics, but wine Inen. During first class year Bill could not which of three girls, in various parts of the , he loved most. The only things that kept m starring were letter writing and shooting ze during study hour. Although Bill made tanding accomplishments at the Academy, ed to form the firm backbone of the regi- e has the faculty and competence to do well he undertakes. Bill will stand out in the here expeditious and reliable judgment is Bollalion Soccer 45 Ballaliorz Boxing 4,' lion Lacrosse 4, 3, 75 Comflafyf -S'leoj1lecl1r1.nr 3, '45, German Club fl, 35 Boat Club 3. gohn Glifholas .lfongfield HANFORD, CALIFORNIA J. Nicholas Longfield arrived with the deep tan of a Hanford, California, beach- efijfjji comer of long standing, but it disappeared so quickly that Nick subsequently played an unforgettable dead man on the Academy legiti- mate stage. After this stellar performance, hewas secured from histrionics for the benefit of all con- cerned in favor of more vigorous academic pursuits for which he was well rewarded. And it was this latter effort which gave occasion for those widely famous LongfIeldisms we all enjoyed while the profs fumed and sputteredi Nick developed an admirable basketball game, but he got much better results from those air mail specials to Hanford -didn't he, Mary Lou? Coinpany Sleejzleclzase 3, '45, Pep Commillee 3, 7,' Sjmnislz Club 7,' Ar! Club 4, 3, 7,' .Newman Club 4, 3, 7,' - ll4asquerader.r 4. Qaniel Qlberl Qliwer, ir. CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA They grow 'em tall in West Virginia, but they grow 'em savvy. Studies were never a threat to Danny, they were just a .gsllif nuisance. Give him an Astounding Stories Magazz'ne and a soft sack, and Danny will pass away another study hour. But Danny had two hobbies at the Academy, dragging and reducing. He could never do enough of either. Danis bible was The Approximate Composition ry' American Food Materials, his idol was his highland sweetheart, although we never understood how he stopped long enough to pick her out of the Held. He was a genius for physical efhciencyg never a muscle strained without good reason. It isn't that Danny was lazy, he was just too blasted smart. What a brain! Cllers Club 4,' Gorman Club 4, 75 Mall: Club 4. 279 Theodore Edward Gnunson BROOKLYN, NEW YORK fT7T T'l From the wilds of Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan and Brooklyn came T. E. to , the seclusion of Bancroft Hall and what - . he hoped would be the first step on the long climb to becoming an Admiral. Ever ready to start or take part in an argument, he was never- theless one of the most witty and pleasant fellows around. He could and did find humor in every situation. Ted was a very loyal member of the Radiator Squad, holding office as President for three years. Never in trouble with academics, his keen mind and quick perception enabled him to maintain a good class standing. Success will be written for the naval career of T. E. Munson. A Battalion Fencing 3, 7,' Spanish Club 4, 3,' .Newman Club 4, 3, 7.