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Tl-IIIQD CLASS Build me straight, O worthy master, - staunch and strong a goodly vessel, that shall laugh at all disaster to sail on and on forever. With a thought and an ideal taken from these few lines, we the underclass became an active part of the Maine Maritime Academy on the fourth day of May, nineteen hundred and f orty-three. One hundred and twenty strong, we moved into the gymnasium and the attic addition of Richardson Hall. With traditional formalities out of the way, we settled down to a new and peculiar atmosphere that seemed to dominate over our surroundings. However, it did not take us long to adapt ourselves to this new life, and in a few days we became accustomed to the routine that goes with life in the service. Being the underclass, it was inevitable that we were to be treated as such. The first month passed swiftly and unevent- fully even though it seemed we were always on the go. At the end of this time we received our first leave, and it was a conspicuously self- conscious yet beamingly proud group of young men who left the Academy dressed in the uni- form of our country, to openly display their participation in the war. Returning to the Academy with added vigor, we took up the task of securing the Academy for the summer months prior to leaving for our cruise out of New York. In one short week this was done. The day designated to shove off for New York, we arose 'cbefore the bugler ', boarded our awaiting transportation and in sixteen hours arrived at our new home for the coming three months, the U. S. M. S. T. S. American Pilot. The Pilot indeed set up a new mode of living for the underclassmen. With deck and bulk- head, fore and aft, hatch and companionway and the proverbial salty sayings of the ship at sea, we groped around into seemingly endless ex- pressions and terms. However, in a few short days we too became 'csaltyf' The deck hands turned to their painting and lines, while the engineers went below to master the science of steam with its engines and pumps. The three months passed swiftly, broken up by our week-end leaves in the city of New York. But, this is another story in itself. Being together for four months, the midship- men of the underclass uncovered prominent and the more conspicuous members of their class. No matter what tl1e case or circumstances where a group is concerned, a note of humor must prevail in order to be successful. Carl McCann, Wendell Holmes and Al Beam took care of the wild humor, with Robert Foss settling down with a Will Rogers style of humor that was very entertaining. .loe McDonald and Earl Damon with their trumpets and Reevil Leadbetter with his piano took care of tl1e musical end of the entertain- ment. The fine singing voice of .loc Duff also seemed to dominate in this field. The athletic abilities of Dave Duplissa are not to be denied, as he seemed to marvel in them all. Other names commonly heard around the Academy were those of: Wlhite, Congdon, Conley, Grondin, Whalin, Alles, Geiger, Hun- toon, Gamber. These are just a few of the many many names that make up our class, sl1ipmates one and all. We the underclass: Less than four months ago we were part of the civilian life of our country. We enjoyed a11d took advantages of the privileges and rights of a citizen. These things were made possible because our forefathers took up arms to preserve them. Now we are called upon to show that the present generation appreciates and is thank- ful for the opportunities of a free country. Our brothers, friends and relatives are prov- ing on the battlefields today that the spirit of the American youth can conquer, iight, destroy and live forever. W'c at tl1e Academy are not fighting on a bloody battlefield, but we have a job to do, and our aim is to do this job quickly and efficiently. With confidence and our youthful initiative we look forward to the future that lies ahead for us. I ,mvm i 1 : Lf, F'-3 4.-.,, fd. 1 I 'J 1 7 . ' -H1 k I HL . a rdf? We lf, , Q X P' 1, J , 4 . f, Wig. 1 4 ff? '1 0 Z7 Z . I 5? D dn if -
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