Berkshire Community College - Falconer Yearbook (Pittsfield, MA)

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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.

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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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ifllsworlh flllills Qslrom, ir. CoRPUs CHRISTI, TEXAS T ,'-, 5 Emo brought his quiet unassuming manner to the Academy from Schreiner Institute and quickly proved to himself YQ1. and his classmates that academics were fruit With that in mind he laid aside his text- books in favor of learning sailing and its principles from the past masters and practical experience. lt wasn't long until he made his mark with the sailing team and at the same time gave a helping hand to anyone trying for sailing qualifications. Something of a Red Mike, Emo hied himself away to the piano practice rooms or buried himself in a pile of Time magazines on the weekends he wasn't riding the Chesapeake on a yawl. .L .12-iw f'.,1l.a Varriq Swirmning 4, 3, '45, r45lg Boa! Club 4, 3, 7, lflll'.S'l.ly Sailing 4, 3, 7, r45g. Waird cfnyder n WASHINGTON, D. C. rings forth from one of Bancroft s rooms, and the neighbors knew that Baird had tiff-f---YU again been frightened into studying fif- teen minutes instead of ten for a recitation. Of course, when exams came around, he had his 3.0, but proclaimed each time that the Army very nearly had another private. Baird's outside activi- ties included wrestling, sailing, and a never-ending feud with the Executive Department. He always heeded the admonitions about keeping in shape , worrying about it made him theproud possessor of an ever-receding hairline. Baird's sense of humor and his ability to analyze those around him will carry him a long way in life. i f 7 'j About once a term a cry of I'll Bilge! 'in - . . I Varsigf Whslling 4, 3, 7,' German Club 4, 3,' Radio Club 4, 3, 7. Qoseph Edward Jlchufager MICHIGAN CITY, INDIANA Joe was the most cheerful slash ever to cut a classnIate's throat. He carved a gory path with his slide rule, but no one could stay mad at the c'Beacon', because there was nothing he couldnit pass off with that big cheerful grin of his. Outside of academics, Joe's driving passions were his bunk, a record collection that flattered Tschaikowsky, and Burma, his O. A. O. back home. Joe has done everything from sailing to flying, but he has finally found himself in the Navy. M asqueradrrrr 4,' Pholo Club 4, 3, 7,' Clzfe Club 3,' Callzolic Choir 3,' Starr 4, 3. 280 Donald Crisler Woe BLOOMFIELD, MISSOURI No, Edgar wasn't a football hei 'i ml didnit have five stripes either. But wasnlt a more amiable, easier- Y. its-r' il I If -. H11- 5 '. ,I I thing for anyone, classmate or plebe. Wh things were looking dark for someone, they come around to see Edgar -and leave Hxed up and raring to go. The only thin, disturbed this man from Missouri were revei not getting a daily letter from one of the that made his weekends livable. His spar was taken up in company sports and-l Edgar's prize possession is his N slightly dark side. He says he likes that colorg it's dil Campaign Football 3, '45, Comlbafgy Sloeplerlzase 3, '- Lucky Bag 4, 75 Black Ni. .Wlfred gohn tflaubilz CINCINNATI, OLIIO When not occupied writing letter O. A. O. or reading replies fro l' Red was usually blasting some ing line on the football field or s his Hsts, either in the ring or in the handbal What little time he had left for studying was used for something else, with that old ba excuse, but his studies didn't suffer Inuch a His easy-going ways, coupled with the f shows when he needs it, will go far toward life Iniserable for any enemy who runs ac destroyer, and pleasant for his shipmates. Varsigf Foulball 4, 3, 7, i45, JV g Ballalirm Handball Boxing 4, 3, b.Nlg German Club 3, 7,' Plzolo Club ' Conzpafgf Rejzresentative 3, 7. along-with guy around. He'd da