Maine Maritime Academy - Tricks End Yearbook (Castine, ME)

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Dave, 4 Dr.M. Portland, Maine Prop Club 3, 4 Editor 4 Q. Dave was one of the most popular Middies in the Class of 1966. Everyone knew him as a casual and easy going person who had the personality of a true Irishman. He was always ready to lend a helping hand or put in a good word for anyone. Plastic wood? 'P ? Dave will long be remembered by his classmates for his foreign port debut in front of the aguysf' If he ever lives that one down it will be a miracle. As associate and sports editor of the Trickis End, Dave's undying devotion and hard work helped to make this book possible. The class also owes him thanks for his contributions of proceeds, toward our Ring Dance, from the sale of pictures of our ship in Madeira. Besides his many activities, Dave has been one of the most determined and hard working engineers in our class. VVe all know that whatever he does attempt in the future will be a success and also will be a proud reflection on the Academy. Good luck and smooth sailing, Dave. 274 DAVID M. O'CONNOB Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4 Helm 3 4 Trickis End Associate and Sports

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LINCOLN H. NYE Belgrade, Maine Intramurals 1, 2 P.0. 1fC 3 Ring Dance Committee 3 Drill Squad 1, 2 Rifle Club 3 Platoon Leader 4 Link GW Link came to historic Castine from Belgrade, Maine complete with his Eagle Scout Badge and ready spit shined shoes. He was always one of the most squared-away guys in our class. Nothing came easy for Lincoln as he always had to work hard for anything he wanted and his mighty determination usually rewarded him with the greatest of satisfaction. When everyone else was foolinglaround link was always hard at the books and striving to become at better frMerchantt Marine Ollicer. One of Linkis- most accomplished feats was to set the example for all the underclassmen to follow. iv p rr y 2 t Always one to go along with af gag, 'irii was alwayisva gprirne target for riding because most of the time the gag which he was participating in was directed directly back to him. We could never' laugh at Link because he was such a goodsport. We had tolaugh with him. During the four years at the Academy Link keptfour spirits high and we are indebted to him for this. ' Best of Luck, Link, With all your future plans. We knowgthat you will be successful. 273

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WILLLAM STANLEY OLIVER Old Town, Maine Intramural Sports 1, 2 2nd Batt. Yeoman 3 Prop Club 4 Platoon Leader 4 ony, Bill Straight from the pulp and paper town of Millinocket, Bill was noted from the start to be a lad with big ambitions. Not content to be a follower, he worked three tedious years as a yeoman, devoting great amounts of time to those cherished watchbills and muster lists. Graduating from his beloved typewriter, he became a Platoon leader his senior year. Along with many wild stories of the Maine woods, Bill brought to the Academy an uncanny knowledge of small machinery. Known as one of Bud's Boys, he spent many afternoons in the Machine Shop, his prize project being a supertimed outboard motor., Bill is also quite a ladies, man as witnessed from his many escapades both on our cruises and in the wild woods of Maine, especially on that famous Old Town Reservation. . We, the Class of 66 are sure that Bill, with his outstanding initiative and drive, will soon attain that Pot of Goldv he is so diligently seeking. Good luck and the best in sailing to you Bill. 275