Berkshire Community College - Falconer Yearbook (Pittsfield, MA)

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Campbell 1? ynfh DEOORAI-1, IOWA Local newspapers carried bold headlines - Decorahls favorite son enters Naval Academy. On entering the Academy, Tom immediately saw features of the could stand revision, but his voice in the wash of the Executive Depart- Flcet. Tom's favorite sport was golf it every Sunday of First Class year chas- balls over the rugged terrain. Academics of much concern to Tom, so he was much ti1ne to sack drillsf' We had affairs, but Tom was really a Red leading that he was 'true to the O. his academic standing and mid-western sense, Tom is sure to live up to the expec- the folks back home. French Club 4, 3, 7,' Quarlerdeelc Soeiegf 4. Reber! golln .Bauer TOLEDO, OHIO - to be reported for Throwing buckshot As the Hrst man in the Academy's history ' cc ' in ranks, Bob made 'his mark early. When academics started, he continued making marks, generally above 3.4, and found ample time in between to assist his less erudite classmates. The next two years were more of the same with softball and basketball claiming his spare hours. He entered the inaugural steeplechase race but was forced to stop half-way around the course to attend evening meal formation. Another highlight of his career came when Bob attempted to fry a Bull prof. for an I. P. D. on a Form W. He got all the letters, supplied all the chow, and in general he was the intelligent, easy to get along with person future shipmates will find, Barkelball 3, 7,' .Newman Club 4, 3,' Boa! Club 3,' Lucky Bag, A.v.vis!ant Engraving Editor 7. games flliard flllonlgomety MALDEN, MISSOURI I if Q Monty hails from Missouri, and the rare arguments he lost were with the O D s and the professors Though he never lacked a good drag, he claimed to be an r , . expert on how not to treat women. Athletically in- clined, Monty competed in many sports, winning numerals in battalion track. Always cheerful, Cafter breakfastj Monty's warm personality won him a host of true friends, while his disposition enabled him to treat lightly the minor troubles and worries of Academy life. Academics in general fought a losing battle for time against Monty's love of bunk drill and daily correspondence. Wherever he is, Monty will make a desirable oflicer and shipmate just by being Monty. Battalion Track 4, 3, 7, '45,' Newman Club 4, 3, 7. 307 gacli Glliller lllanllerz WATERBURY, CONNECTICUT Sunshine,v after a year at Columbia, burst forth on the Academy as a promising plebe and has been shedding and sharing the limelight ever since. A swimmer by instinct and long training, Jack broke all existing Academy breaststroke and medley relay records, ending up as captain of the natators. Elected skipper of the Hop Committee by popular acclaim, jackie was largely responsible for 1945's unforget- table Ring Dance. Villain of a long trail of broken hearts, veteran of many a sailing race and cruise, razzle-dazzle artist of the company softball league, buddy and pal of a thousand friends in need, im- promptu performer, and doubtful cornetist, Jack has got what it takes, and if he hasn't, he takes it anyway. Swimming, Captain 4, 3, 7, sNt 'g Sailing 4, 3, 7, '45, Ring Dance and Farewell Ball, Chairman 3,- Comparyf Representative 3,'7g Hop Committee, Chairman 7,' Model Club 4, 3, 75 Boat Club 4, 3, 7.

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flliilliam Fleury Uimelz PHILADELPHIA, .PENNSYLVANIA lf' ' -- f at one time, but he deserted the Univer- Willie wanted to be a chemical engineer sity of Pennsylvania to enter the portals of Bancroft Hall. He soon proved, in spite 'of his unassuming manner, that he was a super brain. He pulled many a bucket out of the aca- demic well and was a much used source of informa- tion. Willie liked athletics, swimming breaststroke for his battalion swimming team and becoming the best table tennis player in the Regiment. Tennis was his favorite sport, however, and he played on the varsity during his Youngster year, winning his N '. After the victory over Army, the Navy netmen elected him captain. His sense of humor, aided by a sheepish grin, are the marks by which he will be long remembered. Varsiyf Tennis, Captain 4, 3, 7, '45, tNl, ig Radio Club 4,' French Club 4, 35 Boat Club 4, 3,' Starr 4, 3. flliilliam fllannesl Clllcyalliard SHORTHILLS, NEW JERSEY '. T5 Mac, aftera year of preparation in Wash- ington, entered the Naval Academy in I bright spirits. He Wasted no time in par- '- l ---'- ' ticipating in athletics, going out for and making the Plebe crew squad. His favorite indoor sport was bowling and he spent many a wintry afternoon knocking 'em over in the Third Bat- talion Wing. Spring afternoons used to find him at Thompson Stadium either practicing the high jump, his specialty, or running a fast 440. His good fortune at mail time usually proved to be irking for his wives because the letters were always for Mac. With his geniality and generosity, which helped many a classmate through stormy weather, heill always be a swell shipmate. Crew 4, '45, French clubs, Bm Club 4, 3, 1. Wurlon .lforen lucas, ir. WINDSOR, VERMONT AL VJ- Luke is an Army brat in Navy blues, who knows how to beat the system. At his call . . t is a wide-flung flock of female friends in - every state of the Union and even the Philippines. Bud knows every skirmish fought south of the Mason-Dixon Line and every nook and inlet in Cebu Island. He is a track man in the Spring, runs a rugged commando course during the Winter, and works out with the Battalion crew in the Fall. Burt exploited to the full his rates, utilizing most of his town liberty to visit his favorite spot in Crabtown, the record shop. Whether he chooses the Marines, lighter-than-aircraft, subs, or cans, Luke will be in the running. Track 4, '45, Battalion Track 3, '45. 306 A e 51 Benfamin games .Ramp OSI-IKOSI1, WISCONSIN 'milf' Uncle Benjie, slow but steady z swerving on his course, carried Wisconsin into the heart of M: Af Q' 'i '- Hard and conscientiously, he wo the Company's most formidable and solid x Always in training, he seldom ate desserts. never failed to concoct the most terrifyir wiches that ever waylaid an appetite. The spirit? Could anyone forget his valiant ba those newly-painted goallposts at the '41 P1 game? Ben was willing and prepared to givi in most subjects except Dago, explaining just didn't make the varsity French table the smoke of battle subsides, Benjie will there sagely forging his way to success. Lacmsxe ll, ,45,' W'reslling fl, 3, 7. flllason Qeqllain flllilli CI-IARLEROI, PENNSYLVANIA Y ,f' A slight cough, with a polite ha over the lips to ward off the c characterizes this Pennsylva S Annapolis town is his favorite pl and as the girls of this village will eage his manner and charm rate him as on desirable bachelors of Forty-five. The n skags that Mase consumed was in direct p to the amount of the studying he was do scientious application of strong will an brain has made him a star man. That he his energy and resourcefulness into th certain. Varsigf Gym 4, 3, 7, Log, Company Reprerenta Stars fl, 3.

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Raymond Gierlcllall Qliwer BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 5 'M' ' Ray came into our midst with one eye - to the future, the other to what he had left behind, and a winning smile for every- thing he ran up against. But this, of course, wasn't all. 'Tis said that the sight of a set of drawing instruments still affects him strangely, but let this not be taken as a measure of his ability, for academics never were a real problem. As for sports, he played them all well, establishing himself as one to watch in Varsity wrestling. Yet for all his strenu- ous activities, Ray is characteristically easy-going, and a real addition to any party. We know heis tagged for success. Wres'lli1zg 4, 3, 7, w45l. ,,f'W . ,S ...--.. ----,L......,.....-.-..,,,, I LT-ew A 4 1 . -- .. ...V 'U use M ' f -- l : ' i is :ir If :Fifi Hi F -ff-' I 5:57 ,u. Lila.. tw 'W ,i... V ,Lal --it - a-Y. Pi a .--1 .fe xsvg- TN ,ll TTT!!-,I ,.- -1: ' -..,X, ew, K-., ---...,.:. , 1- ' 1 'J' tj ,,,,., , N ' N, A easier...-...,i A - -A A-5-: Tl.mh L- NL,-,lifd f..,.,..-1 ,.. . -...,.. ,.. H,-Akfwtjjlil-,T--M I. -Wa., I Q 4.-H-.- ,, , ,A ..f..,,,,1, ..... -. gohn grancis Waolanionio LAwRENcE, MAssAoHUsE'rTs Q7 Tony came into the Academy the hard 'T' T way. After graduating from high school up Baston'i way, he entered the Navy .V f -A-at with hopes of making the Academy via the Navy Prep School at Norfolk. He accomplished this with flying colors and has been overcoming all other obstacles since then. Knowing the finer points of Dago, he made interpreter and could al- ways be counted on to give his classmates the dope on the day's assignment. A cheerful disposition and a consciousness of duty characterizes Tony. After classes on Terrible Tuesday he would usually salvage the day with an imitation of a prof or with one of his spontaneous wisecracks. He will be a valuable officer to any ship but he has his eyes set on a destroyer. T L 1 Jr get Italian Club, Pres., 7. -Q,-1-,. .. . ...N - ...- .. . . . ..-.- -. gg ni- ... Azuzuun' Qene Glarlan Tryon' OREGON, ILLINOIS .Yan-. , . Gene found his way into the depths ,,,, 1 f Bancroft Hall from corn-growing Illinoi furtively lugging his trombone, which l - - A insisted on playingjust to let us in on tl fact that he was around. Besides satisfying his los for music, he always managed to muster a litt time to keep up enough gravy to combat the f rnidable academic lineup. Athletically inclin Gene shone in Battalion football as a Plebe, a as an upperclassman dominated the compa basketball team, being both its star player a coach. With his keen sense of humor and frien disposition, he will always find many well-wishi shipmates. .-Wrlllur Qenrge .Wed -4 ' ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY Q ,- life The scenes of his many conquests have been the gym, the wrestling loft, the swimmmg pool, the dance Iloor, where incidentally he runs second only to Arthur Artie has always been a Firm believer in the philosophy that variety is the spice of T . ii1' ' ' ' ' 55 1 Murray, the vicinity of any fair lady, and the academic buildings, where he seems to have a knackfor just missing 3.4. Aviation, a la Severski, has been his one complete ob- session and has formed another of his goals. An agreeable combination of the serious and A- A carefree exercised at the right moments has won for him much success. Blzzsl' is the word he would prefer, but we will compromise, and say that he is always ready for fun. Wrestling 4, w45t,' Radio Club 3, 7. 308 ,..