Berkshire Community College - Falconer Yearbook (Pittsfield, MA)

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Wllichael goseph Wane HZARTFORD, CONNECTICUT Let me go down to the sea in shipsn is undoubtedly the predominant wish of this strapping Connecticut Irishman. In- stilled with a great Navy spirit, Killer need only a few minutes, and he could sell to any man. Mikels greatest asset is his determination to learn everything there know about his profession. Easy-going and a great sense of humor, his troubles with the Department were as few as with the sex. Mike's great qualities will see him far, cl in all seriousness and with due respect to a 'eat roommate, I know no man whom I would ther see wearing the gold braid of a naval oHicer. Varsigw Ryle Team ll, 3, 7, 2rfJ5l,' Battalion Crew 75 X Glce Club 7, Lucky Bag 7,' French Club 4, 3,' Radio Club 4,' Newman Club 17, 3, 7. flvf 5' av Cx l if WAX, fl. We .7 fi?-' wa. 'sa t 5- at 1 aff .1 ,Tilt 'rw-K rr . yo ,fe 'fy f - ,Veil , L gpg , ,g -1 .4 - , is aft tv rs 'fp-1 if ffl :if if 'l it it NM W1 if ff' 2? ir.-,YHA X , Qu I 'f ff fm' sf jf . ,1 sg? If' gk it vm ,M . ' -, , if l',9,'.2 X X I pg-l T ,fzffl J EK -fi. 1. g- K lr :lf ' . .5 4 're'-,ya X-., , ii Y , l . '. Lil fi ,-f' t 1 :fr . g li N2ft tQy+5i ' 4 .. ,, .. . , . N Egg -5 ' ' gif,-:I H V' 7 'fT'.:2 ',f'il1?u li lk, K 1 If gggignf - 'il ' lg' :-- . 'M -' - 1' - 'S' 'xv ' QF. w?iL'!'lE 'P 'll v salfllglc A- . .ei-if 'iff' f - Q ffm . . . A ' . 4.4.41 Wllerrill il. Welly, ir. CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA that California produces better things Five minutes with Merrill and one realizes 'Nm' cf' than oranges. Yes, from that western land of sunshine and bliss came a Californian whose ambition and drive have not allowed him to be content with being average, but have inspired J? 0 .IO him to excel. Through sheer determination and E? F 0 plenty of hard work, he conquered math and E? O mastered the swimming tests, his two most formid- E O W Www . able barriers to graduation. Cheerfully giving his ,nz-I ,,,.,- ll. , , ,o 9 ,.,,..,ffr .Hur .,..-7, .- best to every task, and giving it at the right time, have inevitably brought Merrill to the front. The type of leader most needed in the Fleet today, he will never let his 'men down, nor disappoint his skipper. Sleeplcclzase 3, ,45g Battalion Football 4. frnesl goseph Wing, ir. WASHINCTCN, D. C. Fond of music, shows, color photography, cars, civilian clothes, blondes, rum, New Yorker, and steaks. His 600-odd records include Franck, Debussy, Gershwin, jwgwg Porter and his pals, Richard Himber, Dorsey and his ilk, and. . .Spike Jones and his City Slickers. Ask to see his pictures.. .he even photographed the 1943 May Day celebration, in color. Another hobby is being put on the conduct report by members of his sister's old gang, who are now in the Executive Department. Quiet, unassuming, and thoroughly independent, Joe has the wit of Thurber and the intelligence of Kieran. No matter ' what he does, he will succeed. 291 gohn Qobson Widd AUBURNDALE, MASSACHUSETTS When Capt.,' wandered into our midst, -5,1 three years ago, he was a firm exponent of los '-. il ' . 'a 'T '-'l 1' ' . . . the theory that 1t's all fruit. Now that 1t's Y I L-f-A-.lvl all over, he still sticks to his contention in spite of the earnest efforts of Barto, Curly, and various and sundry Academic Departments. Cap's greatest personal blessing seems to be his light- heartedness. Nothing seems to bother him except the number of days until the next leave and the general status of Provincetown. Athletics were never very much in his line, but he did manage to get his UN. Capt. won't tell when you ask him where he got it, though. We hope that he gets the pig-boat that hels been dreaming of. Battalion Lacrosse 3, 7g Boat Club 4, 3,5 Radio Club 4, 3.

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Reber! Qllilliam Ulanufell MANASQUAN, NEw JERSEY ffwhg A ready smile, a dry sense of humor, a Wx.. rather serious nature, and a marvelous gift of gab-these ,were the things that ' ' Af- Q! Bob brought along with him when he left New Jersey three years ago. Those three years have not wrought a great deal of change. He still cher- ishes an ambition, born in junior high school, to be an olhcer in his Uncle Sam's Navy. Bob was not exactly a star in athletics or academics, but clung to the theory that the buckets are the best officers. We feel sure that he has something there and that he will be a welcome and valuable asset to his ship, whether it be in the wardroom or on the bridge. Boat Club 4, 3, 75 Foreign Language Club 7. 7 . I Aix. ' -- ' . as . y ,,.....,,.N - '-.- . -. I . .-,.s ...xiii k, , ,, .T fix' l - u-wwivhwqk ! 1 i 1141, if-ry 1 .,,.:f.+ ,ii 4- -,f--.,,,L. '...Lg 'v -- -t -2 - Li A .,,.f is .-.M W 1' . 15 i:. Q , 2-.M ' ' . V 11. l -.TI sr ig, Mg' 4,31 V g ..,,,,t:QT, '4'-' mi-.,g1,.p,.r-.f .-.. ' . 75 : , . L, . or 3. . -Lf as if ' A 'lf '?1fI E' fr 'WSARA' ft ' 'Lf ,, ' r' ', 111. N-f N. ..A 3,,,,,,5,-,.. , ,S A 35915. -'3. .,V,,f.:-i f' ,jg ,Ah5Q.x fl uri lil,-Qi, ' ff- . - '--- -'-. L, ' - ' V 2-,N .., +51 ' . Je il,-at -1,.....fwh ' 'sm ' dv- . . 1 ., ,. WE.-AY5ai..v,,,a, ritz. , wg, 7 - -2. eh- H ' 1' 'N'-ff: Qs- . 'mfcfff 53- - 'Q'Wgje1'S A M- 'ffiifglif F':Q5l'?-,,. i -. if- wg-U .--wvbi' . f' .- ,.. -a1'e:y':.4' -1-ag,-gfrptijv .- '- -,.,- -, .X .....,ML-,' ' ,, 1'-A f -f 1 V ' ky , . C - 'if' ' ' - ' ' ff-.J .4-' gohn granklfn Glill OMAPIA, NEBRASKA p H Arriving at the Academy with cornstal .. 'df ,Q still on him, Big John gave up colleg life to settle down in earnest. The R book proved to be his biggest disappoi . ment, while sack drill was his salvation. Duriil crew season, he treked daily out to the shed to w his N, and when the leaves began to turn, Bl george Clllillon Dallas flat! MIDDLETOWN, DELAWARE fififif George came to the Academy from the Ki, UniversityofDelaware.Hewasthoroughly sold on his small state and would never forget that it was the first to ratify the Constitution. His good nature, tact, and sympathy made him a friend much sought after by all. His whole life was absorbed in his O. A. O., Franny. Nothing else mattered-not even studies. He is not savvy in the book sense, but has more than his share of practical knowledge and common sense. Not the competitive type, he was more content to enjoy life as it came. His afternoons were usually spent in boxing, swimming, playing soccer, push- Johni' also turned, but to varsity football. Ea going, friendly almost to a fault-everyone co say, Sure, I know Big John. He took academ with typical nonchalance, pleasure coming fi and usually in the form of feminine pulchritu However, his serious moments were as unrnist able as his grin, and, when the sheepskins are livered, the Fleet will receive a line oliicer of r character. Varsigw Football 4, 3, 7, ZNA, '45,' NA,' Varsiq Crew 4, 3, 7, '45, 2Ng Touch Football 3, '45, Battalion Boxing 4, '45,' Boat Club 7,' fx' Lucky Bag Slaf, Section Editor 7, I Clzrirtmas Carcl Committee, Chairman M- , ..., ..-- 'U ,,.,.,, ,...-- - , . .N ,.. 0 - -' -5:7,-..--- -.-- A,-'- ...4. ' ..,......u '-' . qv-M' ,.,-.--.--,- - ' ,.:2::..--4:5 ball. He made the best of wives and will go far in .. -- ' I ,'. ' ' , ,hu- ' ' the Navy. ,. - as . ' F ,4 '! . l Battalzon Boxing 4,' Battalion Pushball 3,' Boat Club 4, 3,' ...F ni' 'J ,..f,f-....-1,-.-rf- ',' I French Club 4, 3. V fr!! ,I 5 .f- 1 ' 1 . ..... .---N-1-f f -.... - 1 fl f ,.,ei:::f.'. . .. l 4 r, i --Qu, !f 'i D l -, V V , vm f l - .: -- . ,I F- . ... wi'-- ref'-' 13:-?,:E:lEi.ir5,Ql F.-.A :fi--f ,. L-f. - - '-T 'X,....vh--,Jn ,Q , V ,, gy-7 -ag! W?-4'-J' Q .. FZ: -f-:fn H' E' .. O 4 t, 0 . ,- qw., . -,,,,. O Q .f-i...f J ',i5l?m -M V wi,-.ni ' , rf- ' tf.:jf:f::r-1. O A ,,,,4'::.r.f- 1 V ' ' ' h W .,...f ' fplvfffsw- Glllln Qeuflg I ume -' nfffl . M ALLIANCE, OHIO .-ws 1 ' ,ff r...- .f zz, ,,,. . Ayr: - -vs' Amr...-.... Hilly took the Academy in full stride, faking the Reg. book out of position, just-as he did opponents on the gridiron. Probably, the greatest open field runner to wear the Blue and Gold in recent years, I-Iumbon was certainly one of Navyls all time greats. Also at home with a lacrosse stick in his hand, he had the distinction of winning an Nl' in both football and lacrosse his youngster year. Hilly's happy-go-lucky ways and broad smile made the women sit up and take notice. He had that 3.0 glance and study hours were invariably spent in sack drill. A true and loyal friend, no one will ever forget him. Varsiy Football 4, 3, 7, '45, N35 Basketball 4, '45j Varsigv Lacrosse 3, 7, .N 42' Battalion Tennis 4, ,45. 290

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Woberl flllinol Uinoufles WORCESTER, MASSACPIUSETTS l Q.. The thing that strikes you first about Bob V- is his vigor. Battalion football and wrest- ling absorbed his physical energies, but it l - was more difficult to satiate his mental thirst. He read more literature faster than modera- tion would permit. Never a man for half-measures, he lustily pursued any endeavor he undertook. His skillful directing of the Masqueraders and the Musical Club Shows demonstrated his drive as well as his natural ability. In his more passive moments he took to music. Listening to anything from Dorsey to Caruso and writing to his O. A. O. occupied many of Bob's spare moments. His con- stant good spirit and choice wit will endear him to those of us fortunate enough to be his shipmates. Battalion Football 3,' zllasaueraderr 4, 3, Director 7g M usical Club Show: 3,' Associate Director 7. f-Q23 ... -- ' .. -- T roof' j2.:---.--,I4- 'xxx gtkm- gohn Theodore Wnudsen W AYNE, PENNSYLVANIA Jack came to Annapolis determined to teach people to pronounce Knudsen with the K, but all in vain. Three years later 5 .i: x ii'. if : his classmates Cand profsj were still calling him NootsOn.', Often in love, but never for long, Jack seldom dragged the same girl twice. In spite of a knee injury plebe year, jack played soccer, wrestled, boxed and held his own on the track. He 1 it 7 r' ' 1 il iii 'a . . Qhnfid Qhon Uiribs MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA f The thing that strikes you first about Dav is his intense energy. He never did any thing half-heartedly. He didn't go in f - A organized athletics because he conce trated all his efforts in weight-lifting. He was t strongest man in the Academy for his size and ha the best physique for any size. One term he we unsat in Math. With typical intensity, he can back the next term and starred. His emotions ra along the same line. Either he laughed whol heartedly or he loosed a wrath that was accenti ated by skillful invective. Dave's heart is in aviati and only in a four hundred mile per hour light with all guns blazing will he find excitement enou to absorb his energy. Track IL' Battalion l'Vrestli1zg 4. 'N is one of the most sincere, considerate, and un- A selfish members of our class. A lover of nature, M,qv'2X' Jack spent many sunny afternoons hiking through ' von the woods. Someday, when the world is peaceful 'N ' .... again, NOotson wants to retire to a farm and 'TT-WM - ,.::a::.-'-f W raise lots of animals. . .and seven kids. mf f 1- fn M ,, ,,.. .. L 'B Soccer 4, 7, af!.Z', NA, Battalion PVre.vtlirzg 45 I TT .. ' A' gif -' Battalion Track 4, ,455 Varsigz Track 3. -:li J M. ,..f-ff- ' ...W -1,-In-.V- ' ,fl A ! -72' 6 ' f .,---f' in ..............- -- - 4 X T' ,.u4:::r1.. , ., Q 'ln -Q I , V n . f? ,,. ... 1:2 5, ,.f44, 1 f :1i, l. . .str -' iff .. - 5- zz,-:Q 1, -,f - :d,..- up no U: 0 oo n.: ? i2: T:-A ir.,-,,1. - ' ' AN. I , .-f- 'll- 'ffa Q -' 0 I, ,f -f' ff,e.-:-'- ' MA Uiugh Qfardan .Bowery - fu ALTON, ILLINOIS C7 ff W, .nm ' ', ,,,,::i.f. A Hey wife, lend me live bucksg Iim dragging this weekend. With a lazy drawl l if flf. and a flashing smile, Hugh, better known to the inmates of Bancroft Hall as Ab- bott, came to the factory by the Severn. Abbott was greatly impressed by his first lil! - day here and ready to turn in his chit on the second. Outside of playing lacrosse and participating in company boxing, Hugh's favorite pastimes were engaging in horizontal engineering and dragging. Always ready to secure the studies in favor of a bull session, Hugh was well suited to be a member of the 'cslashingn 18th Company. His quick wit and subtle sense of humor will insure others of a good shipmate. Lacrosse 4, '45, Battalion Lacrosse 3,' Christmas Card Committee 7. 292