Massachusetts Maritime Academy - Muster Yearbook (Buzzards Bay, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1945 volume:

7 MUSTER JUNE, NINETEEN FORTY-FIVE MASSACHUSETTS MARITIME ACADEMY HYANNIS, MASSACHUSCTTS To our Superintendent: Captain Claude O. Bassett was appointed to the United States Naval Academy in 1903 from which he was graduated with the Class of 1907. After serving on the USS CHICAGO, ST. LOUIS and CHARLESTOWN he resigned from the Navy. Re-entering the service in 1 9 I 7, he served as aide to Admiral Coontz, Commandant of the I 3th Naval District at Bremerton, Washington. Later he was ordered to the USS IDAHO as Watch and Division Officer, and then to the USS COLUMBIA as Senior Engineering Officer. On being released from active duty he joined the Babcock and Wilcox Company, but continued to be active in the Naval Reserve, serving the greater part of the time as Commanding Officer of the Second Division, First Naval District. He returned to active duty in October, 1941 , being assigned to the First Naval District Headquarters, with additional duty at the Massachu- setts Maritime Academy, and ordered to that duty by the Chief of Naval Personnel. It is to this man who has given the Academy leadership, and the example of a true officer and gentleman; that We, the Class of June, 1 945 respectfully dedicate this book. 3 Members of the Class of June 1945. It is with sincere regret and pride that the Superintendent and his staff wish you well and farewell. Regret, at having to lose your splendid enthusiasm, cooperation and accomplishment. Pride, for having had a hand in assisting you toward your goal of becoming officers and men. Your life here at the Academy as Midshipmen imposed many restric- tions on your liberties and demands on your efforts. These were designed to prepare you for the sacrifices and the efforts you will be called upon to make in your capacity as officers in the Merchant Marine and the Navy. The splendid record of the graduates who have preceded you may well be taken as a forecast of the success which will one day be yours. Your training here has been basic and fundamental. The careers which you will build upon it depend in a large measure upon those qualities which have ever been characteristic of the best leadership in America, namely: high moral character, personal integrity, perseverance, initiative, courage, loyalty, and the will to succeed. Your actions, your thoughts, and your efforts can be a tremendous influence in helping to mould the kind of world for which we are fighting. Keep your sense of humor and balance. Be tolerant, be fair. We are confident that you have what it takes. And now — farewell, good fortune, and God speed; both for the duration and the more difficult time there is to follow. C. O. BASSETT, Captain, USNR Superintendent 5 6 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS JOHN W. DOWNS THEODORE L. STORER ARTHUR M. WIGGIN BOARD OF VISITORS WALCOTT AMES, President, Barnstable County National Bank. WILLIAM H. COLLINS, Vice-President, Bethlehem-Hingham Shipyard and General Manager, Fore River Shipyard. CAPT. HOWARD G. COPELAND, USNR, District Personnel Officer, First Naval District. JULIUS E. WARREN, Commissioner of Education. JOHN J. HALLORAN, Vice-President, Coastwise Transportation Corporation. CAPT. CHARLES H. HURLEY, President, Waterfront Service Co., Inc. WARREN B. NOTT, Superintendent of Machinery and Trial Engineer, Bethlehem Steel Co., Shipbuilding Division, Fore River. CAPT. NORMAN L. QUEEN, USMS, Supervisor of State Maritime Academies, War Shipping Administration. LT. COMDR. FREDERICK S. WALKER, USCG, Merchant Marine Inspector-in-Charge, Marine Inspection and Navigation, U. S. Coast Guard. But men and officers must obey, no matter at what cost to their feelings, for obedience to orders, instant and unhesi- tating, is not only the life-blood of armies but the security of states; and the doctrine that under any conditions whatever de- liberate disobedience can be justified is treason to the commonwealth. Henderson ' s Biography of Stonewal Jackson ■ FACULTY , , ♦ 9 Lieutenant C. B. McMullen, U.S.N. R. Navigation, Naval Science, Mathematics Lieutenant J. F. Elliot, U.S.N.R. Naval Science Tactics Lieutenant I. A. Gwinn, U.S.N.R. Diesel Engineering Lieutenant G. L. Roscoe, U.S.N.R. Cargo Stowage Marine Law THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES THAT FREEDOM MIGHT LIVE DECEMBER 7, 1941 TO -- ALLEN, D.G., ' 39 MADDEN, C. J., ' 02 ALTHER, G. W., ' 39 MALONE, E. S., ' 40 A I IDITOR F C I ' 4 I AUUI 1 UNC, v . J., i 1 MAIHIOT F P IR 3D ivi i n i w i , c c, ju BROUILLET, A. L ' 30 MEISNER, W. B., ' 30 BURKETT, L A., ' 39 PARSONS, D. R., ' 43 COOPER, R. A., ' 38 ROSE, J. P., ' 37 CONNORS, B. E., ' 31 ROWE, R. L, ' 31 DOELL, C. H., ' 40 SHERIDAN, R. H., ' 17 DOUGHERTY, A. L, ' 42 SHERSHUN, A., ' 42 DUFFY, G. W., ' 41 SUBOCZ, J. T., ' 42 EVERS, R. A., ' 18 SULLIVAN, L T., ' 17 FARRELL, A. H., ' 42 SMITH, J. J., ' 43 FINUCANE, M. J., ' 28 . SWEENY, N., ' 40 GALLISON, R., ' 37 SZTUCINSKI, W. J., ' 34 GIETEK, J. S., ' 37 TROWBRIDGE, H. W., ' 4 GRIFFIN, O. J., ' 20 WHITTIER, C. R., ' 30 WOODWARD, J. E., ' 30 We regret that this is an incomplete record of the alumni dead. THE FIRST TO DIE I ' m beginning to wonder who ' ll be here When time travels on to another year, To recall our goldbrickin ' , and the hell we caught, And the lads whom we ate with, slept with, and fought. Will all the boys of forty-two, Still be alive when this year is through? Will they all be back for the usual beer At the same old tavern, this time next year? Now everyone ' s full of the joys of life, Away from the roars and the rumbles of strife, But in a month or two, the same bunch of guys Will be sailing in blackouts, ' neath war torn skies. And if we ' re around at the end of this war, We ' ll see soldiers and sailors with medals galore. But we ' ll hear no word of the Merchant Marine, Or the cries of the boys who were scalded by steam. So while still alive, let ' s all drink a toast To the land we love best, and the one we love most. Then all you cadets, hold your glasses high, And here ' s three cheers for the first to die! The First to Die, was written by Cadet James W. Schofield. Ironically, Cadet Schofield, Class of ' 42, was the first to die. 16 . . . Having been appointed an officer in the United States Naval Reserve, I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will sup- port and defend the constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter: so help me God. Oath of Allegiance GRADUATES  , , 17 LESLIE D. AITKEN Les Nor by 18 Woods Avenue, Somerville 2 c Petty Officer I c Gunners Mate Drill Team Rowing Crew Rifle Team An exception to the rule, Once a soldier always a soldier. He would take late studies at the slightest hint of a test on the morrow. Would not go out of his way to impress anyone, and his good deed a day was done quietly and without ostentation. On a return trip to Hyannis, he was found bleeding and unconscious on the Plymouth Road. Spends spare time reading such current best-sellers as Dutton , Bowditch , and Wims . Times Square here I come. JOHN O. ATTAYA Omar Bruce 14 Grew Avenue, Roslindale l c Petty Officer Football Rowing Crew Show on Pilot Full and By 1945 Muster A natural leader. . . . dashing debonair. Possesses ability to talk himself out of anything. 0 U ' C I +° acclimate himself to a new situation, he is cool in a crisis. Never talks behind his classmates ' backs. . . . perhaps the secret of his popularity. Driver of the Omar Caravan Bruce spent the better part of his senior cruise losing sleep over his latest brain-child. . .1945 Muster. Bring on the dancing girls. 18 RICHARD E. BLINN Errol 15 Blaisdell Street, Haverhill Drill Team Faithful student and capable engineer. Dick took an active part in all the extra-curricula activities in com- partment. . . He was one of Daddy ' s favorite boys — But I ' ve got to get that tool box! . . . Achieved early recognition as a young man when assigned the suggestive cognomen of Erroll . JOSEPH L BOUDREAU, JR. . Frog 66 Grove Street, Pittsfield Basketball Quiet and reserved, his classmates were unaware of his existence in the Academy for many months. Carries with him an outstanding high school record: president of class, captain of baseball team, and All Western State Basketball Team. Unobtrusive and of an attractive simplicity, Joe is a gentleman. 19 RICHARD N. BOULTER B.C. 38 Mossfield Road, Waban Battalion Commander Football Rowing Crew Rifle Team Drill Team Dance Committee 1945 Muster A leader, capable, ambitious and just, he was the natural nominee for the commandership of the battalion. He is well-liked and the underclassmen would approach him with confidence. Has no airs, but wears his three strips with dignity. An athlete, he was outstanding on the football team and always fought hard. He is sociable and thought- ful. Will be remembered for the campaign for coopera- tion which he launched when he first rated. E. GORDON BURLINGHAM ' ' Burl ' ' ' ' Cisco ' ' 218 Metropolitan Avenue, Roslindale Company Commander Rowing Crew Dance Committee Drill Team Rifle Team 1945 Muster Mature, Gordon has a dignity that is a clue to his age. . . Cleverness, intelligence and ambition are assets which will bring him success. . . Remember him and Jake and the Red River Valley ? . . . Cisco is the recognized master of all our long-letter writers and pipe collectors. . . At last report, he and Jim Morris were contenders for ■ ' he heavy-weight title aboard ship. 20 JOHN A. CANFIELD Jack Crash Dive I 1 3 Elm Street, Worcester Take her down to thirty . . . Having a vivid imagina- tion and a flair for the dramatic . Crash Dive is, at the worst, an idealist of the first water . . . regular patron of Sick-Bay . . . Jack hopes to someday possess his own Lucky Bag . . . His keen mind should prove to be a valuable weapon in the future. Aw come on, fellows, reveille ' s gone . . . Brilliant student and former Tech jockey, Gene is noted for his sense of values . . . Always heckling the Owl . . . The in- separable pair, Clark and Thompson ... It his efficiency as a Cadet Officer can be taken as an indication of his future, we feel sure it shall be a bright one. . . 21 ROBERT B. CLUNE Stopper Cy 946 Caren Street, Springfield 2 c Petty Officer Show on Pilot Makes up for his size by speaking biq ideas in a deep voice, which makes him amusing and likeable. Well- groomed, efficient, he is a top s+udent. Famous for his starched shirts and pajamas, gaping classmates ask, ' Who does your laundry, Bobbie? ' ' Indifferent to the opposite sex, he plays the field casually and coolly. His aptitude and self-confidence are his greatest assets. CHARLES G. CONNOR Swine Out ' ' Morpbeous ' 1020 Dwight Street, Holyoke Baseball Basketball But I ' ve got to swing out . . . this heralds the approach of Charles Connor ... A social lion and born athlete, Swing Out has caused many a feminine heart to pal- pitate . . . His many assets assure him success . . . Charlie ' s uncanny knack for avoiding labor aided him in acquiring his enviable sun tan on our recent cruise . . . His most vivid memories of N. Y. — that third rail in Parkchester. . . 22 WILLIAM C. CONWAY Scoop ' ' 26 Dunster Road, Jamaica Plain Football Basketball Full and By 1945 Muster Though devoted to his sack, when he is awake he is wide awake. Give us a few thousand words, Bill. Loves a good time, and has a sincere dread of getting ' tied down ' in any way. He is the first to give credit where it is due, and is the last to blow his own horn. Recalls a night in the wheel house when he was caught with a poetry book in his hand (which concealed a racing form). I was just reading ' The Ancient Mariner, ' Sir. Never depressed, always smiling. When do we get paid? WILLIAM J. COUTANCHE, JR. ' Bill ' Bumps ' 76 Norwood Street, Everett l c Petty Officer Dance Committee Show on Pilot Liberty hound . . . Crooner par excellence . . . Ladies man . . . Bill has a great passion for singing, griping, and cozying off . . . His greatest nemesis — Mr. Connor . . . A graduate of Providence College, he always has a sug- gestion or solution to anyone ' s problems . . Bumps will always be remembered for his elaborate preparations for our Ships Construction Exams. 23 PAUL W. COVENEY Cove 3 I Fisher Avenue, Newton Big-hearted, his good nature was often taken advantage of. Best fed guy in the Academy; his room usually re- sembled a delicatessen. Indifferent to the opposite sex, he was in love . . . with a car. Gets Christmas presents in July, and has excellent contacts in Greenwich Vil- lage. . . . And the next thing I knew we had a flat. 1945 Show on Pilot Eat, drink and be merry for tomorrow you may die, is his code of living. Massacres with unintended savagery You are my sunshine . A longshoreman in the days of yore, he had a good background for the sea life he intends to follow. Outstanding member of the Character Club. . . laugh and the world laughs with him. On arrival to the Academy, he was ambitious and eager to learn, and will be remembered for his active stencile. 24 JOSEPH P. CUNNINGHAM Pat 38 Augustus Avenue, Roslindale Company Commander Baseball Rowing Crew Show on Pilot Full and By 1945 Muster Joseph Patrick, whose mother must have kissed The Blarney for him many times, has an amazing faculty for talking himself in and out of any situation. His enthusiasm and ambition destine him for success. An organizer, he usually has the inside dope on any circulating scuttlebutt. Definite Navy material, he maintained top marks. . . Your friend when you need one most. THOMAS F. DALY Wang Skipper 52 Mason Street, Salem Company Commander A good combination of brains and brawn he is the top seaman in the class. Is independent and minds his own business. Never borrows but is the first to lend. He shrinks from the glamorous and superficial; is quiet but has a remarkable sense of humor. Abides by the Golden Rule. Disrupts classes with vehement discussions of Sou ' westers, trawlers and Gloucester in winter, with his buddy Oyster. 25 JOHN O. DerBOGOSIAN Derba 45 Pilling Street, Haverhill c Petty Officer The Navigator ... a connoisseur on geographical facts, he will ship out till he has circumnavigated the globe . . . efficient and top student. Fell out of a life- boat one windy day into Lewis Boy ... is a constant source of laughs. On being introduced to a pretty girl, he will inevitably compliment her by beaming, and saying in a joyful tone, Well now . . . Will be remembered for his procrastinations in class — What is her tonnage? What cargo is she carrying? What is her captain ' s name? JERRY DeVICO Freakie 127 Main Street, Maiden One of the most capable navigators in the class, his willingness to impart his knowledge patiently and with understanding should make him a success ful instructor,; can make anyone laugh if he so chooses. Is slow to express opinions and never hesitates to say, I don ' t know, if the case demands. Never talks about others maliciously . . . Will be remembered for his heated arguments with his ' buddy, Cunningham . . . refers to certain people as donkeys or Palookas. 2 JOSEPH M. DEVINE Father 44 Watt Street, Maiden c Machinists Mate Dance Committee A man of many accomplishments . . . Father Devine must certainly rank among our leading class characters . Marty has a passion for boisterously upholding the glory of old Erin, and just as boisterously belittling the chow (if this is possible) . . . Suffered excruciating pain during the first aid classes . . . Habitue of Greenwich Village. It is said that Marty ' s cranium contains a potent charge of RDX . . . Industrious student. . . ARTHUR C. DIAMOND ' Art ' r A.C. 153 Florence Street, Melrose Noted for ability in taking notes and sleeping in grotesque positions . . . Art could always be found peer- ing into his locker, the contents of which, is still a mystery ... A young man ' s friend . . . Recently estab- lished a perfect vacuum talking to a permanent crew- man. . . Success will have to be evasive indeed, to evade this aggressive chap for long. . . 27 RAYMOND H. DRAPEAU Frenchy Ray 195 Pawtucket Street, Lowell This polished chap will long be remembered for his inimitable huh-suh at all musters. . . His fine ideals and practice of them gained our respect. . . Remember Room 31, the open window, and Frenchy ? . . . Ray is a charter member of the late study letter-writers club . . . His complete command of the written and spoken word should attain his goal. . . JOHN FOGLIA, JR. Finger 53 1 Chestnut Street, Athol One of our most unforgetable characters, John Finger (you know why) Foglia — the golfer extra ordinary. . . He has often reminded us of the mob in Detroit; look at him once if you doubt us. . . Industrious, well liked by all, John will make a success at Marine Engineering or anything else he turns his hands to ... or blow up a plant trying ! 23 RICHARD A. FORSEY R.A.F. 22 Ruggles Street, Westboro Company Commander Drill Team With a fearless exterior, the upperclassmen were always on his neck. His spectacular climb from class culprit to company commander proves his ability to succeed in whatever he attempts. His sincere interest in sea life and his natural leadership are accomplished by a sharp wit; his antics are spontaneous and side-splitting. Rareiy complains, and took restrictions and punishment in silence. Recalls a time when he was nick-named Skinhead and will be remembered for his determination and aggressive- ness. RICHARD C. FULLER Dick 53 Greenfield Street, Brockton It is rumored that Dick is so cozy that the young men won ' t know he was an upper-classman until this book is published. . . A diligent student. Dick was rarely seen without his Osborne ' s (or maybe it was the authors name) . . . He and the Keg are fine believers in the good-neighbor policy — Saludos Amigos 29 E. DANIEL GALLIGAN Smoky ' ' Danny Boy 285 Hawthorn Street, New Bedford Basketball But I ' m happy! he said as the upperclassman de- manded the explanation of his perpetual grin. Life centers around Suzie. . . Easy going, he is not readily phased. One of most likeable characters to embark from the banks of New Bedford, to know him is a singular experience. Possessing blue eyes of a little boy, he reveals an innate kindness for others which is his greatest virtue. . . Why am I so handsome. Boy, do I feel Jazzy! MILTON D. GOLDBERG Goldy 40 Fair Street, New Bedford 2 c Electrician ' s Mate Is Jere still eating? . . . Brilliant and congenial of mind is this product of the Whaling City. . . Goldy has won the admiration of all for his apparent inexhaustable well of knowledge. . . A ready prankster, he takes great delight in a good natured practical joke. . . It is said that Goldy once spent a week in the bilges searching for a rarely used valve. . . Success is certain to be his. . . 30 KENNETH E. GOTT Keg Herman ' ' Field Marshall 6 Kilsythe Road, Arlington Herman has since anyone can remember been referred to as Field Marshall or Keg ... If you can duck fast enough he ' ll tell you why. . . Has a perfect disposition and his stocky build has brought out the cry on many a morning at reveille Roll out the Barrell . . . Serious when the occasion calls for seriousness, but ready when a lark is in the offing. . . He is a good man to have around in any situation. ROBERT S. GREGG ' Midnight Captain Easy Mole 6 Webster Street, Taunton l c Petty Officer Basketball 1945 Muster It ' s pronounced Taanton, not Taunton. . . Versatile in every field, Bob is an excellent student with an outstanding character. . . Embittered by his many nicknames, he later became responsible for the nicknaming of the class, much to the chagrin of those concerned. . . Although small in stature, he is big in heart and molds together an interesting personality. . . According to his boys Jake, R. J., Nick, Pancho, and Bud — He ' s just an old bobby-socker. 31 BRADFORD HAWES ' ' Hawse Pipe ' Brad ' ' 590 Broad Street, East Weymouth 2 c Electrician ' s Mate Rowing Crew The ability of this chap is beyond dispute — mostly in taking the place of the fog horn in emergencies. . . Noted for his individualism. . . Alarmed all deck officers and cadets b walking away with top honors in one of the sailboat races. . . We often wondered why Brad washed gear. . . Hawsepipe looks forward to his chosen profession — small craft designing and building. FREDERICK N. HOLBROOK Honey 24 Vaughan Street, Brockton l c Petty Officer Holbrook ' s got the mail .... Gets a big kick out of assuming responsibility and spreading good news. Affable and good-natured, he would give you the shirt off his back. He believes that variety is the spice of love and life, and holds many amorous letters. His class- mates will remember his broad grin. 32 GEORGE G. HOLLAND, JR. Joey Robin Hood I I Elmore Street, Newton Centre Show on Pilot 1945 Muster Full and By Anything for a laugh. His frankness has been a constant source of trouble for him. He has a habit of sending empty envelopes and unaddressed letters to his corres- pondents. Is the writer of the first school song, Mariners Aweigh I don ' t know, Sir. RICHARD B. HOWLAND Hap 25 Massachusetts Avenue, Walpole Rowing Crew Full and By 1945 Muster His face is broken out in a perpetual smile. . .Never is depressed. Is a capable handler of any financial affair. Maintained popularity despite the fact that he blew reveille for three months. Cool in crisis, he is aggressive, and usually gets what he wants. 33 ROBERT L HUSBAND Huzz 30 Goden Street, Belmont 2 c G unners Mate Football Baseball Drill Team Rifle Team Dance Committee 1945 Muster Happiest when he is throwing knives or breaking chairs . . . will do anything for someone he likes. He is a fighter, and athlete, and because he is a hard worker, he was usually put in charge of important details. Spent spare time reading good novels, yet maintained good marks. . . One of the first cadets to have demerits canceled because of good behavior. EDWARD ISENBERG ' Ed 89 Bellingham Street, Chelsea Dance Committee Full and By Basketball But I want to go to sea, Sir! he said as the officer told him he should have been a lawyer. An excellent dancer, he was known as Prince of the Playmor in ihe days of song and dance. He knows what he wants and argues with poignant illustrations to defend his theories. Has a keen sense of humor and is alert to the lighter side of any situation. . . Never forgets a friend or a favor. 34 FRANCIS W. JACOBANIS Jake Rube Pedro I I Reddy Avenue, Hyde Park Football Baseball Rowing Crew Drill Team Reached musical fame by composing The Safety Valve Serenade — The Engineers battle hymn — Thereby acquir- ing the title of the Song Writing Cossack . . . One of the infamous three Cabeleros — Pancho , Pedro Cisco . . . has an inbred distaste for cleaning scuppers and an uncontrollable weakness for cowboy music. Jake ' s athletic ability is surpassed only by his fine scholastic achievements and his future is bright. HENRY M. JOHNSTON Oscar 28 Canal Street, South Hadley Company Commander Rowing Team Farm boy makes good! South Hadley headlines screamed the news that Oscar was the second from the town to enter the armed forces. Robin the Boy Wonder . . . recalls farcical fights with the Batman in lower 2. Conceals what might be otherwise termed a cute physical aspect with a pugilistic and tough exterior which makes him amusing. . . String the bloke from a yardarm! 35 JOHN W. KAPPLES Wild Irishman 60 Victoria Road, Quincy The Wild Irishman often known by just his initial K is a good staunch Republican and left very little unsaid around election time. A perfect gentlemen at all times and mother of the now famous expression Can I help it if I ' ve got a temper. One of the intellectuals in the class, there is no doubt in anyone ' s mind as to John ' s future. What ' s for chow today, Kennel Ration? CHARLES D. KELLEY Charlie ' 514 Highland Avenue, Maiden Did Reveille go already? . . . Wears a perpetual boyish grin. . . His stock of flaming red hair indicates his ancestry (and he is proud of it) ... Liked by all. . . Kept number five compartment supplied with music on our last cruise. . . Could be found in his sack at all times. . . Hopes to continue his education at B.C. . apres la guerre. . . Who will ever forget C.D. ' s pompous orations concern- ing religious beliefs assisted by his colleague, the great Father Devine . . . RICHARD W. KENNEDY Chopso 16 Coventry Road, Worcester 1945 Muster A lover of photography, he spent most of his time catching his shipmates unawares and later black-mailing them. . . Constantly asking questions, Chopso has a desire to know everything about everything. Had idiosyncracy of feelinq wide awake at taps when his roommates were dead to the world. Though he has taken plenty, he is kindly toward underclassmen and will be remembered for his restraint and shyness. RICHARD V. KEYES 88 Mouse 23 Regina Road, Auburndale He ' s the cutest fellow . . . Titled that by no less an authority than the critical ladies of Regis. . . Enjoyed himself immensely and expensively at the hands of New York ' s finest tonsorial artists — et tu Gregg? . . . Dick ' s inability to discern between reveille and the sweet flutes of Morpheus was evidenced by his many weekends spent aboard the Pilot . . . 88 — A real classmate and true friend. 37 KENNETH L KNISKERN Ken 66 Russell Street, Worcester Drili Team Leaped dramatically to fame when he did a swan dive from the forecastle head. He is a master of the impulses, and abstains from nicotine and giggle water. He is con- siderate and friendly and will lend a willing ear to your problems. . . Athletically inclined, and always in excellent condition. Will be remembered mostly for his ability to read rapid blinker and baffling his classmates by his fluent semaphore. ANTHONY V. KROCHALIS Tony 10 Sterling Street, Worcester Sub-Company Commander Always happy, little is required to please or amuse him. A top student, neat and organized, Krock believes in self-discipline. A ready and willing lender, he will lightly admonish the persistent borrower and warn him cf the satisfaction of independence. Easy to get along with, he has a wonderful time on all his liberties . . . was almost made a citizen of Tarrytcwn- on-the-Hudson. 38 RICHARD J. LAWLESS Bud Pembroke Road, Wellesley Farms Sub-Company Commander Football Baseball Rowing Crew This congenial host suffered untold agony when twenty- five Cadets and their belter halves took over the Lawless ranch for a night of frolic and gaiety ... his father was by far, much safer in the South Pacific. . . A yachtsman in his own right, Spud found it difficult talcing orders from the lovely Larchmont skipper-ette? ... A regular passenger of the Omar Caravan, Bud became quite adept at changing tires. . . Success and fame are yours. PAUL H. LAWRENCE Leroy 31 Nc d Ter Holyoke Between hectic escapades with his inseparable pal, the Finger Leroy has managed to maintain an enviable scholastic record . . The mysterious appearance of a perfect double caused a bit of confusion to our indus- trious officers. . . Has a valuable collection of phone nos. . . . Energ etic and ambitious, Paul is not easily stopped. 39 RICHARD A. LEAHY ' ' Brow 50 Halcyon Road, Newton Centre Sub-Company Commander Full and By 1945 Muster Can converse intelligently on any subject, and astounded classmates in Marine Law class. First attracted attention by his nervous eyebrow. With a sense of order, he is well-groomed and particular. A lover of good books, he dreams of a huge library of his own. Advocates having the courage of one ' s convictions, and is ready to defend all his theories. . . It ' s all a state of mind. PHILIP LE MARBRE Phil The Owl 32 Pleasant Street, Marlboro Dance Committee Rifle Team Full and By A pair of Owlish eyes peeping from between two triced-up sacks is the formal announcement that Phil Le Marbre has decided to rouse out. . . Blessed with a weird sense of humor, this lad really enjoys life. . . Always the class mimic, Phil was never content unless he was imitating the Bitter One or Joe Everready . . Spent half of his waking hours hiding from Mr. Roscoe. . . Phil ' s ready smile and quick wit will stand by him in good stead. 40 ROBERT LENNON Gumbo 44 Eleventh Street, Haverhi 1945 Muster Bob is cool and collected before superiors, and easily adapts himself to a new situation. Well-informed on things nautical, he is anxious for experience. During spare time faithfully followed own adaptation of the famed Charles Atlas Course. A lady charmer and chival- rous, he recalls a time on liberty when he was foiled in an attempt to save a passing girl the embarrassment of a social SLIP. MAURICE F. LEVY Moe Starboard List 115 Howland Street, Roxbury Football Dance Committee Show on Pilot The Brain enjoys the distinction of never having been quarantined. . . in this he stands alone. Shocked the Academy when an exact reproduction of himself appeared on the campus ... his twin brother. A hundred and eighty pounds of rhythm, he bounced to a mean boogie beat in pre-war days. When an underclassman, was publicly lauded for never cozying off . 41 GLENN H. LOHNES The Brain ' 101 Farnham Street, Fall River Basketball Glenn is a true gentleman according to any definition of the word. . . His theory on Critical Pressure has already become a class legend. . . The Brain ' s many virtues do not, however, prevent him from being One of the boys . . Glenn is a member in good standing of the M.M.A. branch cf the infamous G.A. Club. PASQUALE R. LUONGO Pat Chooch 39 Elm Street, Medford Dance Committee nicknames. . . was probably But it ' s a great life . . . Man of many Would give you the shirt off his back, lit yours anyway) . . . Pat always managed to do something wrong when there was an officer around. . . He found a queen in Westchester Sq. . . Chooch wen fame by being the first in his class to blow a safety valve. . . This genial lad should go far. 42 THOMAS S. MALCOLM Tommy TS 1 7 Green Street, Wakefield Rowing Crew Dance Committee Drill Team Show on Pilot Universally popular, he is a good listener and keeps his opinions of classmates to himself. His tact and under- standing will win him as ambassador of good will in his later travels. Thoroughly acquainted with the back roads of the Cape, he recalls The Chatham Chase , the night of — and wonders. Originator of Broadway Bill and Who ' s the luckv babe tonight? Recalls an embarrassing case of mistaken identity on the bridge. LEON MARON Mortimer 748 Ash Street, Brockton Hey you, get this ' Head ' cleaned ! ... A hard worker, he is admired by all for his industry and efficiency . . . Soft-spoken gentle, Mort wishes to harm no one . . . always with a good word of cheer and ready with an extended hand of help. . . Mort ' s quick mind and ready decisions aided the class on many occasions. 43 WILLIAM R. MARTIN Sparrow 81 Van Ness Road, Belmont 2 c Petty Officer Baseball Quiet, he did not attract attention until it was discovered that he gave all his food away. Has achieved the repu- tation of being generous, which has never been challenged. Is addicted to pillow fights after taps. One of the better students, he is cultured and practical. Is one of the Belmont Bums and vehemently defends his home town; on such occasions he is supported by Murphy and Husband who are neighbors. Robert s. McCarthy ' Mac 4 Pickwick Road, Marblehead 2 c Petty Officer Dance Committee Drill Team Show on Pilot Member of the original League of Jobbers. With a voice comparable to Sinatra ' s, Mac sings with an individual personality. Talks of Marblehead Race Week and parties on yachts. . . Don ' t worry, I ' ve got money. . . . Makes sure that everyone has a good time. Possesses an excellent disposition; he is considerate and modest. 44 J. BARRETT MclNERNEY Mac 7 Leewood Road, Wellesley Full and By 1945 Muster Suave and sophisticated, he is a perpetrator of intel- lectual conversations. Laughs spontaneously and heartily. During these mirthful moments his eyes will disappear and many fear he will meet with disaster on such occasions. Thoughtful, he will tell you if you deserve credit, and be silent when you are wrong. . . So forth and so on. DRUMMOND McNAUGHTON Mac Tank Tops 72 Harbor View, Winthrop 2 c Petty Officer Baseball Even his home address suggests a nautical influence. A master of the handling of small boats, he came to the Academy with a keen interest for seafaring life. . . His training and capabilities have sharpened his interest, and at this point is anxious for experience. Meticulous in his dress, his shoes usually had a patent leather shine to them. One of the original Local One Twenty Niners he was quick to add the phrases Of course and Not Very to his vocabulary. 45 ALLEN P. MILLER, JR. Alfy A.P. 125 West Elm Avenue, Wollaston Full and By 1945 Muster Here ' s the latest scuttlebutt, fellas. The nerve center of the grapevine, Al is said to know all official orders before they are even on paper. . . A keen sense of humor accentuated by a pair of sparkling eyes mark this popular lad. . . is an apt student and always maintained a high study average. He will long be remembered for his now- famous chant: More liberty for strikers! May you reach your goal, Al. STEWART W. MILLAR Stetvie 35 Oak Street, Newton Upper Falls A large part of this lad ' s time was consumed in keeping up with his close associate and near-namesake Al Miller. . . . Being especially adept with the typewriter, Stewie was assigned the task of turning out our sealed orders of cleaning stations, watch lists and mess duty. . . Fame will be his if he ever manipulates the valves of life the way he did those of the Evap-flats. 46 EDWARD MORIN Ed 162 North Street, Ludlow Drill Team Capable and hard working, he is happiest when busy. His appetite is rarely satisfied and will stoop to all forms of beggary. Will be remembered for his classic rendition of She ' ll be Comin ' Round the Mountain with a little bit of the Marine Hymn included. He has no airs, and simplicity and sincerity are his outstanding qualities. With a twinkle in his eye, he is ever ready with a cheery greeting. . . Anybody got an old cookie? . . . I hate girls. JAMES A. MORRIS, JR. Jimmy The Brow 59 Franklin Street, Lynn Rowing Crew Watch out for Jimmy Valentine, for Jimmy is a pal of mine. Jim Morris — the class seaman . . . Prowler of lower five. . . the engineer ' s boast for stroke on any rowing team. . . Capable student. . .Faithful to the nightly exercises. . . The Brow of the Black Gang . . . A true friend to all. 47 JAMES V. MURPHY Murpb 16 Iroquis Road, Arlington Rifle Team Drill Team Rowing Crew Dance Committee Sixteen months before the mast , would be a possible title for Murph ' s account of his MMA days. Constantly faced with restrictions sufficient enough to make him bitter, he grew to be more appreciative of the little things of life, such as cigarettes and six hours of sleep a night. A tower of strength and a clear thinker, he should be successful as a leader. Got any gaspers, Jasper? DONALD C. NESMITH Nezzy 1156 Main Street, Brockton This ear guy is well-versed, sociable and popular. He is a keen observer and has a subtle sense of humor. His room-mates will remember the constant flew of stories that came from his sack in Room 21, after taps. With an exceptionally good record, his interest and aptitude will carry him far. . . But I might get demerits! 48 THOMAS K. 0 CONNOR Oakie T.K. 8 Ashland Terrace, Roslindale JOHN F. NICOLL Nick Pete 69 Summer Street, Andover Rifle Team Carefree and cheerful, Nick could always be relied on for a laugh. . . We know where the nomen Pete came from, but there are others who would like to. . . Proud to be a midshipman, his tears flow like wine, if the rank is belittled by anyone. . . Nick is one of the most popular men in his class because of his lighthearted ways and fun loving personality. . . Moreover he has a brain and knows how to use it. Kevin from Heaven — none other than old Bedroom Eyes O ' Connor. . . Regular member of the back-row in Steam class. . . T. K. is very meticulous concerning his curly hair. . . His debut to the fireroom, complete with sun glasses and the ever-present pocket comb, caused a sensation. . . We feel sure T. K. will be as successful in life as it is said he is in affaires d ' amour . 49 ANTHONY R. O ' MALLEY Codtnah - 144 Spencer Street, Dorchester 2 c Petty Officer Six root two and eyes of blue. Is iiked by everyone Tor his pleasing personality and good nature. Cannot hold a grudge, despite an Irish temper. He is a hard worker, shows up at all musters, and is a connci::eur of ship construction. Cod is fair and square, and is quick to detect sham and deceit. . . Go get a report slip. You guys ootta learn. 50 GEORGE W. ROOD, JR. Ribbons 436 E. Resenbam, Mexico City, Mexico I c Petty Officer Full and By Ribbons — the inmates of the Casbar will never forget his elaborate coronation, honored by the presence of their masters — the first classmen. . . Take it from Osborne and Rood on anything concerning Marine En- gineering — a steam shark. . . From VDown Bucket to South of the Border promises to be quite an adventure in the near future for the Mariner grown wary of the Paleface. . . 51 PAUL J. RYAN Agent 101 Antrim Street, Cambridge Football Dance Committee Usually laughing, he is an example of the song, When Irish Eyes Are Smiling . Friendly, he is constantly aware of the humorous side of a situation. . . the originator of ' job talk ' . Recalls a night of liberty in Chatham and laughs. . . or are those tears running down his cheeks? Paul will well remember the New York sky line as it looks through a port hole. ROBERT J. RYAN B ' mg Robbie 359 Boylston Street, Brookline This is not the Bcb Ryan of Tender Comrade fame — Attention, girls of Scranton! . . . His laugh-provoking mannerisms have made him one of our favorites. . . Re- member the fateful day that Robby succeeded in securing steam to the auxiliaries and we all thought the Pilot was conking out for good — Blackout, a la Ryan! . . . Was once said to resemble Crosby — and He ' ll never let you forget it. 52 WILLIAM SANTOS Pancbo 20 Dieke Street, Ludlow 2 c Electrician ' s Mate Santos honey, I ' m waiting . . . From the hills of Ludlow came this gay cabellero, minus his spurs and sombrero. . . Most accomplished socker player in the class (prior to his first pair of CPI shoes) . . . Bill ' s maturity and sage counsel was a guiding factor during our early Cas- barian days and nights. . . We feel sure that Pancho will soon feel as much at home on the high seas as we found him to be on a polished dance floor. FRED H. SCHLEICHER Sly 44 Bailey Road, Somerville Battalion Adjutant The only thing Sly about Fred is his nickname. . . He has proven himself an excellent B.A. ... If there is anything you want to know about Fords, ask this boy. . . He has one of Henry ' s originals. . Don ' t Fence Me In must have been written by someone who has ridden with him. . . A good student and a conscientious worker, Fred is headed for success. It is a fact that if Fred is doing it, it will be a good job well done. 53 RICHARD A. STACY Stace 12 Simpson Terrace, Newtonville Sub-Company Commander Dance Committee Drill Team Exceptionally well-groomed, conscientious and capable, Stace is excellent officer material. Self-disciplined, he has broken the habit of smoking, and sips beer moderately. Fastidiously obeys rules and is a good student. Races around in a canary-colored Ford, and is noted for the beautiful women he dates. RICHARD H. SWAN Swanno One Channing Place, Cambridge Sub-Company Commander Rowing Crew With a knowledge of things nautical he tells tales of Gloucester fishing schooners and trawlers. Assured of an amusing story, act or saying, faces light up when he approaches. . . Has a habit of talking with anyone who may have some information to impart or something inter- esting to relate. . . Always cheery and ready with a Good Morning . . . His Victory hair-cut cost him a liberty in New York. 54 ALBERT G. TIERNEY Gerry Guns Seven Dorset Road, Waban 2 c Gunners Mate Drill Team Rifle Team Introducing (berry Tierney — the only Stilson-slinger in the class who can make a salinity test dangerous. . . This amateur arsonist and mayhem-creator has a natural talent for dismantling anything that moves. . . His interest in gunnery later earned him his rate. . . A one-girl man and lover of small craft. Guns has the stuff to make good. 55 HERBERT E. THOMPSON Tommie 55 Grove Street, Plainville When in N. Y. you can reach me at the Dixie . . . Another operator of a menace to the highways and byways of the Commonwealth. . . Is easily insulted by remarks such as Keep the tires and build a car around them . . . Tommie ' s flare for engineering and anything mechanical has saved him from the hard job of picking a field for the future, as his mentality qualifies him for any endeavor. EARL B. TRACY Trace 207 Middlesex Street, Andover Rowing Crew Full and By We will remember him as always cheerful and friendiy. While having his appendix extracted during an unusually long sick leave, he also lost his heart. Accused many times of having a brother Dick , he smiles and says, No relation . Cannot honestly claim more than three trips, between Boston and Hyannis, in which his Ford did not experience at least one flat. My aching back . SAMUEL G. WAUGH Sam 18 William Street, Andover Drill Team Show on Pilot Full and By Possesses an irresistible charm, a contagious smile. . . Has the phone number of every girls ' school in New England. . . how many hearts have you broken, Sam? Constantly talks of Governor Dummer, where he captained soccer team. Has amazing equanimity, and has never been observed to fly off the handle . . . has never been accused of bragging and is a good listener. . . Know any more cute tricks? Do I hear tears? And to think they shot Lincoln ' . 56 DAVID WHEELER The Face Boris Simon Wi Hard Road, Concord 1945 Muster ' Ambition, perseverance and an amicable nature of great elasticity, these make up his greatest virtues. . . Amateur photographer. . . Owns the most elaborate set of text books in his class. . . Plans a long career at sea. . . Boris ' host of friends all acclaim him. A fine fellow, well met . JOHN J. WILBAND Mkk Sod Leg 26 Crescent Avenue, Melrose From Sodburn to Legband; from the foretruck to the keelson. . . you could expect to find him anywhere, though you rarely would. A lover of nails and juice, and things of an artistic nature. This is exemplified by his paying a month ' s pay to witness a cinema. His warm personality will long be remembered by us, his classmates. 57 RICHARD F. WILCOX Turtle 273 Highland Street, Fall River Sub-Company Commander Baseball Drill Team Rifle Team Show on Pilot Dance Committee 1945 Muster Versatile, he does a little bit of everything. Inevitably good for chuckles, his exophthalmic eyes are usually smiling. First attracted attention when he drove to Hyannis in a Model-A Ford which he affectionately calls ' Lizzy , a gal packed with plenty of personality and with a character, steadfast and reliable. Is never depressed and complains in a pleasant manner. Will be remembered longest for his success as an entertainer in a show on board ship. 58 ON THROUGH THE YEARS The state of Massachusetts, since its founding back in the days of the early colonists, has looked to the sea for its live- lihood. Originally, when the first settlers arrived and settled along the shoreline of this state, they depended upon the com- merce of the sea for manufactured pro- ducts, farm animals, and many of the ma- terials necessary in the establishment of their settlements, as well as a good share of their food. It was by transportation over water that they received these vital necessities in huge shipments from the mother country. The feature that originally attracted them to the shores of the Bay State was its natural harbors. Slowly these people established a self-supporting colony through hard work and industry. They braved the wilds of this new land and painstakingly built homes, farms, and founded small industries. With every pass- ing year they imported less, until finally the greater part of their imports were simply luxury items. This meant only one thing: the colonists were producing on such a scale that they were well able to take care of their own needs. As pro- duction increased they sought an outlet for their excess goods, materials, and foodstuffs. They found this outlet in ex- porting. So once again the sea played a major role in their pattern of life, and once more water transportation became a very important factor in their basic econ- omy. As a result, the people developed their commerce, entered into shipbuilding, and laid a firm basis for future prosperity. Many men decided upon the sea for a career, and they transported the manu- factured goods and raw materials of this state throughout the world. These men, and men like them, have been carrying on our commerce, and thereby protecting our basic economy to the present day. To th ese men the state largely owes its development and progress through the years. In 1874 an act designed to encourage the establishment of nautical training schools at various ports along our Atlantic and Pacific coasts was passed by Con- gress. This act authorized financial aid of twenty-five thousand dollars annually to any nautical school established under certain stated conditions in these various ports, including Boston. The act also pro- vided for the Secretary of Navy to lend to each of these schools a Naval ship suitable for training purposes, complete with the personnel and equipment neces- sary for the ship ' s operation. This as- sistance could be obtained by a request from the governor of the state in which the school was located, and under this act the City of New York established its nautical school in 1876. Pennsylvania fol- lowed soon after, but has not been run continuously since then. The State of Massachusetts decided to take advantage of the act in 1891. The people realized the importance of the Merchant Marine to their state, and the number of their men engaged in it. Here was an opportunity to assure their youth 60 who chose the sea as a career, and educa- tion that would enable them to attain the highest positions in this field. In June of I 89 I the General Court of Massachusetts passed an act to establish a nautical school and authorized the governor to appoint three commissioners to administer the affairs of the school. This the gov- ernor did in August, 1892. In October of 1892 the commissioners received the first school ship from the Navy Department, the USS ENTER- PRISE, a wooden bark, rigged and built in the Portsmouth Navy Yard, New Hamp- shire, in 1873. The Navy Department staffed the ship with a full complement of officers who were assigned the duty of operating the ship and instructing the cadets. The first class of cadets boarded the ship in April, 1893. They started their education immediately, and engaged in cruises along the Atlantic coast until July of the same year, when they started their first foreign cruise. This voyage carried the cadets to Europe. The European cruise has been an annual event since that time except when war prevented it. The cadets spent the entire two years of the course on board ship with the exception of their vacation periods. They studied in classrooms and slept in ham- mocks secured to the overhead on the mess deck. They gained a knowledge of nautical subjects by constant exposure to them. In the classrooms they studied the theoretical side of navigation, seamanship, and the practices of the sea, and then they merely stepped out on deck and faced the practical. Similarly, the en- gineering cadets met the theoretical side cf engineering in the classroom and met the practical below decks in the engine room. 61 In 1909 the ENTERPRISE was declared unseaworthy and the Navy Department replaced her with the RANGER. The new ship was a barkentine, iron hulled, and when not under sail was driven by a low pressure engine. In 1918 the RANGER was renamed the NANTUCKET by the Navy Department, as it was desired to give the former name to a new cruiser. A year later, 1919, the nautical school, which was formerly an independent activity, was placed under the State Department of Education. The following years were routine for the school ship until 1932 when she was remodeled into a bark rig. Though the sailing ship had lost its place as a training vessel in most of the other nautical schools and similar institutions, Massachusetts re- tained the NANTUCKET. The officials of the school realized the value of the train- ing received by cadets under sail, and felt that it compensated for its few dis- advantages. Cadets trained under sail learned guickly the necessity of fore- handedness and self-reliance, and gained an outstanding knowledge of weather and seamanship. Until 1941 the nautical school offered a two-year course. A change of curricula had been proposed and finally went into effect that year. Shortly after the change was made, we were attacked at Pearl Harbor, and the government shortened the course to six- teen months, and requested that the school increase its enrollment to two hun- dred midshipmen. The old NANTUCKET was not large enough to accommodate the increased enrollment; this presented a problem. An- other awkward feature was that the ship was restricted to Boston Harbor due to the submarine menace. The only solution that could be found for the situation was the establishment of a shore base, which was not too unpleasant, since the officials had long before felt the need of a land base in order to carry on in an efficient manner required by the world of today. As a result, the search for a land base started, and the government took over the training ship, later turning it over to the Federal Academy under the new name EMERY RICE. The officers and cadets of the old school ship went from the NANTUCKET to the training ship KEYSTONE STATE, belonging to the Pennsylvania Maritime Academy, for their Spring Cruise. In 62 the meantime, the Commissioners of the school decided upon the Hyannis State Teachers College for the new land base. The consent of the Department of Educa- tion was obtained and the dormitories were vacated in order to accommodate the midshipmen on their return from Penn- sylvania. Arrangements were made, how- ever, for the students of the college and the faculty to continue to use the class- room building, which they did until August of 1944. In July of 1942 the officers and cadets arrived in Hyannis. At first it seemed an irnmpossible task to accommodate one hundred and eighteen men in quarters intended for sixty students. This was not the worst point of the situaticn, but rather the fact that they were to expand the enrollment to two hundred. It required hard work and earnest effort to accom- modate all of the cadets. In all of the rcoms two tiers of bunks, with three bunks to a tier, were set up. Still there was not enough room, so they finally converted summer buildings on the grounds into per- manent quarters where they housed the remaining men and ship ' s company. 63 The Academy as it is today is truly an accomplishment of the officers and ca- dets. They planned and worked together to convert an inadequate and unsuitable group of buildings into an efficient and well-organized Maritime Academy. The Academy shares the facilities of the training ship AMERICAN PILOT with the New York State and Maine Maritime Academies for its training cruise on Long Island Sound. The PILOT, a Hog Islander, was built in 1919 for The United States Shipping Board, and christened the SHAUME. She never sailed as a merchant ship because the completion of the war brought about a lull in ship production. Upon her completion in 1921 she went directly to the Navy and was re-christened the USS PROCYON and saw active duty as a flag ship and training-force com- mander. In the Fall of 1931 she was put out of commission and lent to the New York State Maritime Academy under the name USS EMPIRE STATE. At this time she was remodeled as a training ship and used by New York for cruises to Europe and various ports in the Atlantic area. In March of 1942 she was taken over by the Maritime Commission and was called the USMSTS EMPIRE STATE. She went to Florida and was used by the commis- sion to train new enrollees stationed in Tampico and St. Petersburg, Florida. In December, 1942, she was returned to New York as the USMSTS AMERICAN PILOT. She has been used by the New York, Maine and Massachusetts Maritime Academies for the training of future Maritime and Naval officers, and has not left the confines of the Sound since her return. 64 CLASS LOG On the 20th of January, 1944, at 0800, eighty-seven bewildered young men loaded with baggage boarded the Hyannis-bound express at Boston ' s South Station. They arrived at I 100 in the Hub of the Cape, groped their way up Main Street via Liggett ' s, and en- tered the hallowed portals of MMA. Heads popped out of windows on the First, Second, and Third Cadets Decks warning them to go back, but their new existence had begun; there was no turn- ing back now. Presently, as the Bea- con appeared on the gangway to muster us, a voice piped up from the ranks, Whea do we-all report fo ' active duty? — Room 13, and boy, was it active!! After being issued our C.P.I. ' s we quickly became acquainted with the adage, If it ' s too big it ' ll shrink; if it ' s too small it ' ll stretch. We found the Casbar, and Eddy of Sagamore — not Hedy of Ecstacy — greeted us. We loved it and waited to see the feature. Following a good square meal in the mess hall, we spent the remainder of the afternoon stenciling new gear and duck- ing flying shrapnel. No drill as yet. The days flew into weeks and we were all now full-fledged midshipmen with a full month ' s service of the most active inactive duty that any of us had to date experienced. Classes, drill, practical seamanship (in some cases with tooth brushes — that went to our heads) 66 67 occupied our time. Liberty in civvies and learning our function — we had thus far survived four weeks of air raids, hurricanes, various types of inspections, and were well on our way. . . Tempus fugited, and we dismantled an army camp to the tune of snowballs; hauled our new thirty-five-ton deisel to the tune of Young Man! and pre- pared for our June Cruise to the tune of Just wait. March saw the Third Class depart for New York and we were gradually becoming acquainted with the characters of MMA ' s largest class. . Crashdive Canfield frequently took his Squalus to unheard-of depths in First Aid Classes, and Hand Gre- nade LeMarbre gave lectures on elimi- nating recoil when shooting. Fashion expert Holland set the style with Shinola socks while Arabia ' s contribution to Hyannis sold dates and prayer rugs at his oasis in the Casbar. In May the First Class graduated, and we trotted about the drill field with Springfields for the benefit of John Q. Public, the grads ' friends and relatives. As a matter of fact, it was for the bene- fit of everyone else except us. We marched, served mess, etc., but we didn ' t gripe — not very much! Now, as Fourth Classmen, we were definitely becoming more than slaves, and our eyes turned toward a five-day leave prior to our being transferred to a three-month tour of duty on Long Island Sound. . . 68 New York! We arrived replete with seabags (not mermaids, mind you) and gazed with mixed emotions on the finely constructed USMTS AMERICAN PILOT. A hundred and one misadventures punctuated our stay in the Bronx. Lib- erty in New York alone produced a gross of casualties plus the fact that we were continually having trouble with the representatives of Local 086, Amalga- mated Brotherhood of Americans, na- turalized and native bus drivers. The famed inspections of the Terror of Tampico who did the job from head to foot, toenail to hair follicle, will live in infamy. These weekly events, coupled with his lucid and very guiet rowing instructions served to pass the time of day, and then, after the sun went down the upper jobs really went out of their way to entertain us. Who ' ll ever forget the amazing tricks the Brothers of the Ball performed — w ith our co- operation, of course. About this time the Fourth Class Brain Trust produced our prized poses- sion, which will undoubtedly influence the mother tongue of our fair nation. Of course, I am not referring to job talk or anything like that! This jargon has startled more than one unsuspecting individual and it is surprising how many people look at you in that certain way as they back away slowly, and reach for their rods! i The summer wore on. Near the end of August all classes signed a temporary truce in order to combine the talents of all in our super-extravaganza, the musi- cal comedy of all musical comedies, Obone Natoshka complete with an all-star cast, lavish costumes, elaborate sets and staging. Captain Bassett ' s presence produced an added incentive for perfection. The curtain went up with Maestro Holland at the piano and Monster , the Baron Pidgeon, beat- ing his brains out trying to find some- one to pay the rent. Alf Cuniff rendered his tear-jerking ballad, You are my Sunshine. If you think it isn ' t tear- jerking, listen to the Lodger give out sometime! Bruce Attaya, God ' s gift to the fellas, produced many a sigh as he sidled through his act, Slip the Girtle to Me, Myrtle. After the re- maining acts, M. C. Harrington closed the proceedings; all hands retired to the mess deck for butts and gum on the house. With all it was a momentous oc- casion. August 3 I we headed back to Hy- annis and eight days ' leave. We were Third Classmen, now, with a group of Young Men awaiting our return. . . at 1500 acquaintances were made. We had returned. Mess duty saw Third and Fourth Classmen dealing out the Mauro Mas- sacre with the ease and dexterity of long months of service. The scullery reverberated to the tune of From the Decks of an Old Hog Islander. The 69 young men all got those Wait ' till we rate looks. They waited. . . . September to December alternately dragged and flew by. Certain idividuals interested in aerodynamics tested some of their theories with a stuffed bird. . . . it didn ' t fly. Another select group from the inner sanctum spent a good deal of their free time on plans for a gala event that eventually emerged as an Armistice Eve Dance. They deserve much credit and plenty of thanks. Their individuality and ingenuity was also worthy of note. The impartations of a bevy of girls from the outside world was really appreciated by those concerned. Ask Dick Howland . . . Congrat and thanks again, Ed, Moe, and Willy! December saw us really doff the ball and chain — that is — all but a few iinks. We unsquared our hats, and that was the extent of out rating. A certain Bat. C. O. frequently got quite upset over our antics and occasionally some- one still tries to find out Who threw that nail? When that class left in January we really dropped those last few links. Of course we were much too busy studying for our finals to worry about the new class coming in. As a result P.J. and Sod rather amazed the boys recount- ing the tale of the morning scullery sink and the disillusionment of certain new cadets. For further information you may refer to those two astute individuals. As First Classmen we made short work of destroying the remains of our predecessors ' regimes and started right in renovating our institution. A certain section of C.P.O. Quarters replaced what we lost on the First, Second, and Third Cadet Decks, leaving us quite a 70 bit behind in our work, instead of ahead. The first of March we picked up our socks, dropped our locks (on those sea chests) and once again entrained for the Pilot. During the following three months we continued to get the most out of our existence as First Classmen, but perhaps with a more sober outlook. Textbooks were cracked more fre- quently than those dime novels and it was a toss-up whether Rules of the Road or the weaker sex and their doings was the more important in our eyes. . . . Presently we shall set out on the course for which we have been so long preparing, and however rough the go- ing, we are sure the men of our class will give an honorable account of them- selves when the last watch is over and the Skipper reads the logbook of our lives. It is our most sincere and ardent hope that he will find us worthy to share His Haven; that for each and everyone of the Class of June, 1945, the Log will read Regular watch routine carried out. The Brow, O.O.W. The evil men do lives after them, the good is oft enterred in their bones. . (Shakespeare) COULD WE EVER FORGET - January 20, 1944. Ycung Man ' s function. C.P.I. ' s — Charlie Parker Issue. ' VVhea do ah report fo ' active duty?! All Fourth Classmen report to the boat deck immediately. . . . Parties in Lcv er Two. It ' s a dark and dirty night! Hurricane call shift to oilskins at 2400. Two infamous First Classmen, often referred to as the B-B. George Holland ' s adaption of the latest Vogue fashion of painted stock- ings. The best dance ever run by Academy midshipmen — our class. Get the number of that truck! J. V. Murphy stealing the Captain ' s ice cream. Job talk with its intricacies: You ' d be crazy to. . . Leg Wilbrand and Alfie Cunniff paying $65 to see a movie. Pat Luongo throwing away $25 at the toss of a knife. Smoky Dan making the Dean ' s list. Calling Dr. Young! WOOSH! The stuffed eagle that couldn ' t fly from a top-story window. Crashdive Canfield — Take ' er down to 60! Permission to smoke. Oyster Swan ' s Victory haircut. Have 25 books of matches around your neck! Omar Attava, Lt. (j.g.) USNR— Captain of the Head. Brad Hawes ' Canary voice. Turtle Wilcox not living up to his name. Bill Martin returning from liberty on time. Bob Lennon rising at reveille every morning. Do you want to be restricted? All I know is tankers. Don ' t quote me on this, but. . . . April 12. 1945 — shocking news of the President ' s death. Massachusetts liberty party shift to go ashore! Return from liberh mv aching back! And so forth end so on — Barret Mclnerney. Chops Kennedv taking pictures. WIMS! WIMS! WIMS! The building constructed by the Extra Duty squad. The hurricane in September ' 44. You old gin block, you! 72 Now you take the rotor case studs; those are, you know, the male ends. Hmp! The bottom of the sea is lined with third mates like you. Bob Husband — restricted kid. It ' s a bird! It ' s a plane! It ' s Nesmith!! Freaky DeVico, our expert shoe polisher. Ed Morin — Just call me Alnav! Sam Waugh feeding the rats his vitamin pills. Who are the passengers on a training ship? Moe Levy: This is the best hotel I ' ve stopped at for a long time. I ' ve got those running boat blues. Bob Ross serious about married life — one of the few. No! Not very much! Drapeau and his involved love affairs. Did you know that a man from Chelsea invented the third rail? Ask Ed Isenberg. Are you going to Hampton Beach, Bob Ryan? Knock off work, light smoking lamp, all cadets wash! Gimme another cup of milk! Hey you! Square that hat! Cozy Joe Boudreau. For eight months we didn ' t even know he was a classmate of ours. 86! How about our stronger sex while taking our first shots? Joe Gully and Dick Looney joining the Marines. John Warner ' s prodigy — Dick Stacy. Horizontal Conway — the only man ever vaccinated by a phonograph needle. Windy LeMarbre playing hide-and-seek with Mr. Roscoe for 16 months. Chow Hound Page going through the mess line three or four times each meal. The Salts in the class who have tattooed anchors. Merchant Seaman Paul Lawrence. Field Marshall Gott to the Fireroom! Seagoing cowboy — Jacobanis. Tierney and O ' Connor almost coming to blows. No brotherly love in the Foglia family! Pugilistic combat with the First and Second Class on the second cadet deck. Fred Schleicher at the mast. The gravel bag fights in room I I . Standing the seam after taps. Hyannis — den of iniquity! Flash! Zebra Cunningham changed his scivvies without breaking his arms. This is a drill! Man overboard on the port side. Heads Up. Watch the English. Les Aitken without his Norbys. The Navy physical, May 4th. 73 It is by no means enough that an officer of the navy should be a capable mariner. He must be that, of course, but also a great deal more. He should be as well a gentleman of liberal education, refined manners, punctilious courtesy and the nicest sense of personal honor. John Paul Jones ACTIVITIES , 75 BATTALION OFFICERS Company I Company Commander — H. Johnston Sub-Comany Comdr. — R. L. Lawless 1st Petty Officer— R. S. Gregg 2nd Petty Officer— D. McNaughton Company 2 Company Commander — T. F. Daly Sub-Company Comdr. — R. F. Wilcox 1st Petty Officer— J. O. Attaya 2nd Petty Officer— R. S. McCharty Company 3 Company Commander — E. H. Clark Sub-Company Comdr. — R. H. Swan 1st Petty Officer— G. W. Rood 2nd Petty Officer— R. B. Clune Company 4 Company Commander — R. A. Forsey Sub-Company Comdr. — A. V. Krochalis 1st Petty Officer— F. N. Holbrook 2nd Petty Officer— W. R. Martin Company 5 Company Commander — P. J. Cunningham Sub-Company Comdr. — R. A. Stacy 1st Petty Officer— J. O. DerBogosian 2nd Petty Officer— A. H. O ' Malley Company 6 Company Commander — E. G. Burlingham Sub-Company Comdr. — R. A. Leahy 1st Petty Officer— W. Coutanche 2nd Petty Officer— L. D. Aitken 77 RIFLE TEAM When thinking of rifle teams one usually associates them with shoot- ing matches, bulls eyes, and trophies. This, however, is not true of our rifle team at the Academy. The team itself is composed of a small group of cadets who found in its activities a diversion from regimentation and routine. Though limited in many respects, we managed to do considerable firing with the old standard Army 30-06. In years to come we will re- member those long open rides, during late fall, to the range at Camp Edwards; how scores suffered from numb fingers and shivering muscles. Then at noon lunch the upperclassmen could be noted, gathered about the pot-bellied stove in the little shack we used, absorbing all the heat possible for the return trip. When the weather became too cold for outdoor firing we resorted to the small 22 cal., firing them on the indoor range at the Academy. It was there, under the expert supervision of Lieutenant Guns Martin, that we strove for higher degrees of accuracy. The rifle team being organized but a short time, will soon take its place among the more popular and interesting activities at the Academy. RIFLE TEAM Front Row, left to right— R. F. Wilcox, R. L. Husband, Lieut. D. R. Martin (coach), L. D. Aitken, R. N. Boulter. Back Row— A. G. Tierney, P. LeMarbre, R. M. Scudder, R. A. Simon, R. B. Clune, A. G. Blatt, R. N. Lord, E, G. Burlingham. 78 DRILL TEAM Before a considerable gathering at the May 1944 graduation, the Academy ' s first drill team made its debut. Accompanied by the Coast Guard Band, they went through a series of well-executed maneuvers, entertaining graduation guests. After weeks of constant drilling demand- ing concentration from each individual, the team had finally became a highly coordinated unit. Climaxing a series of successful appearances, the team was asked to participate in a Navy Day celebration at the Hyannis Navy Auxiliary Air Base. Performing before high Navy officials and other distinguished guests on a cold November day, the team won new laurels for itself and the Academy. DRILL TEAM Front Row, left to right— R. A. Stacy, E. C. Morin, R. F. Wilcox, R. S. McCarthy, S. G. Waugh, F. W. Jacobanis, R. A. Forsey. Back Row— J. V. Murphy, R. N. Boulter, R. L. Husband, A. S. Tierney, Lieut. J. E. Elliot (coach), R. E. Blinn, T. S. Malcom, K. L. Kniskern, E. G. Burlingham. 79 ARMISTICE EVE DANCE It was a dark and dirty night for any occasion excepting perhaps a murder. Though the Hyannis countryside was well drenched, the weather didn ' t seem to dampen the festivities under-way. We are referring, of course, to the Armistice Eve Dance which took place at the Academy. In spite of the fact that two weeks of preparation were all that were allowed to complete the necessary arrangements, a finer bit of entertainment would have been hard to find. The feminine shortage on Cape Cod was relieved by a bevy of very, very at- tractive young ladies from LaSalle Junior and Regis Colleges, and though Hyannis in a downpour is not the most attractive hamlet to find yourself in at night, pre- viously self-appointed ' ' Sir Walter Raleighs, commandered all the available automobiles, and saved the night by de- livering the perishables to their respec- tive lodgings. Reservations had been made for din- ner to be served at the College Inn, and as good as it was, it was well earned by the girls who had submitted themselves to the ordeal of a ride on the Boston- Hyannis Exerciser . A ship ' s gangway, which had been erected at the entrance to the college building, had to be abandoned because of the inclement weather and uncertain footing. Too bad, it made you check your sea-legs just looking at it. Some say they swear that they felt the building roll and pitch slightly. Natur- ally, that is to be discredited as an impos- sibility — or is it? However, the atmos- phere was salty enough to even please a couple of Gloucester critics. The hall was a credit to the men who decorated it. The overhead was draped with fish- net, and backed by blue streamers. The bulkheads were covered with matching blue draperies broken by white life-rings and crossed-rifles. To keep the boys out of the corners, they were heavily armed with 30 calibre machine guns. An alcove was reserved for officers and th eir wives, and leather divans served as a place to dock and rest safe from those tropical ji tter-bugs that strike the dance floor so frequently, or infrequently, as you care to look at it. The smoking lounge, hewn bodily from a library with the help of chaise-lounges and rope-bound water breakers serving as tables, proved a popular retreat for those preferring talking to dancing. Decorations were only excelled by the orchestra, which was a solid aggregation of fifteen, well established behind a 80 DANCE COMMITTEE Front row, left to right— F. N. Holbrook, R. F. Wilcox, R. S. McCarthy, Ens. J. E. dePourtales (advisor), E. Isenberg, M. F. Levy, R. N. Boulter. Back row — J. V. Murphy, E. G. Burlingham, R. L. Husband, R. A. Stacy, W. Coutanche, Jr., J. M. Devine, P. R. Luongo, T. S. Malcom. large ship ' s wheel and flanked by port all indications, more than a few of us and starboard running lights of red and thought it was excellent. green respectively. We can thank one of our own men in particular for some of the finest dance music to be had. He is a bass viol masseur of no small ability and demonstrated as such that evening. You In a final summary, when the last note had died away, the last straggler had left, and everyone had time to think it over, to a man, the Academy was immensely pleased. As an officer was heard to say, It was very fine. We should have more like it. This is an excellent suggestion. A light luncheon was served and, from 81 FULL AND BY As every organization has its periodical, so the Massachusetts Mari- time Academy publishes monthly the Full and By . The principle objective of our publication is to bring forth guips, short stories, and articles of news, designed for the interest of the mid- shipmen, as well as our alumni now to be found in every corner of the world, in peace as well as in war. Close touch is kept with our graduates by our mail order depart- ment — a page is contained in every issue, telling of their whercabcuts and activities — from those who served decades ago aboard the old Nancy to those who left us only a few months back. The present staff offers a vote of gratitude to George Holland, who edited the monthly for the past year. Without those invaluable fillers as well as the ever-popular Pennybuckle the Full and By would have been a much less enjoyable magazine. FULL AND BY STAFF Front Row, left to right— R. A. Leahy, S. G. Waugh. W. C. Conway, G. G. Holland, Editor; R. B. Howland J. P. Cunningham, J. O. Attaya. Back Row— Lieut. C. R. McMullen (advisor), R D. Kokins, W. R. Martin, Jr., J. B. Mclnerney, E. Isenberg L. Gilson, D. F. White, T. A. Pelosi, W. S. Rudin. 82 show on pilot i SHOW ON THE PILOT Front Row, left to right— Lieut. J. E. Elliot (advisor), M. F. Levy, R. F. Wil:ox, R. B. Clune, G. G. Holland. Back Row — J. O. Attaya, W. Coutanche, Jr., R. S. McCarthy, S. G. Waugh, R. L. Cunniff, J. P. Cunningham. Our first cruise aboard the AMERICAN PILOT will never be for- gotten for reasons too numerous to mention — the most outstanding of these v as the musical comedy Obone Natoshka — translation — love is — like a sack of potatoes. The show was staged on the after-well deck, atop No. 4 hatch, for the benefit of the entire complement of officers, midshipmen, and crew. The farce was honored by the presence of Captain C. O. Bassett. Obone Natoshka was acclaimed, by all present, as the best per- formance ever to be put on aboard the Pilot — it might well be with the assorted talents of Dick Wilcox and cast who, through their untiring efforts, pieced together a show that could run a close second to Hell ' s-a-poppin . We will remember such acts as — The Light House Keeper — Who ' ll Pay the Rent — the pantomime of a woman taking a bath by J.O. — Lodger singing his own version of You Are My Sunshine — G. G. Holland at the key-board — Sam Waugh as Maxwell and Bob Clune as the unfortunate Young Man — Pat Cunningham was there someplace but no one knows just where — and our beloved quartet with Bill Countanche, Bob McCarthy, Moe Levy and Dick Wilcox. By the way — do did pay the rent? 83 1945 MUSTER STAFF Associate Editors Richard N. Boulter Joseph P. Cunningham Feature Editors J. Barrett Mclnerney Robert L. Husband Robert Lennon E. Gordon Burlingham Richard A. Leahy Richard Wilcox Business Manager Richard B. Howland Biographies George G. Holland Robert S. Gregg Photo Editors Richard W. Kennedy David Wheeler Sports Editor William C. Conway 35 FOOTBALL First Row, left to right — Festa, Xenakis, Place, McNamara (captain), Noone, Marrocco, Hill. Second row — Wrightson (asst. publicity mgr.), Murphy, Derderian, Davis, Lieut. Comdr. Ellis (faculty mgr.) Boulter, Dagianis, Kokins, Conway (publicity mgr.). Third row — Ryan (asst. mgr.), Attaya (manager), Cressy, Cokkinias, Gale, Lawless, Furnans, Anderson, Crowell, White, Pidgeon (cadet coach), Riley, Asst. (cadet coach). For the first time in the annals of MMA, the cadets were represented on the gridiron by a formidable football team. During their brief season they distinguished themselves for their exceptional spirit and unguestion- able ability. They split even in two contests, as they subdued the favored Philips Exeter Academy 13-12, and were defeated by the New London Sub Base, one of the strongest teams in the East, I 3-0, at New London. The sguad, which possessed one of the seasons outstanding lines, averaged over 185 pounds per man. It was managed under the capable guidance of Lieut. Comdr. Ellis.. Hard-tackling Dick Boulter and halfback Bud Lawless were key men in the sucess of our initial representatives on the gridiron. 86 ROWING CREW The present graduating class is proud to claim the title of MMA ' s champion boat crew. During their first cruise as lower classmen, they distinguished themselves by defeating the First, Second, and Third classes, respectively, in competition on Long Island Sound. They handled the Monomy-type boats, and were ably coxswained by Tom Malcolm. On their Senior cruise, members of the crew found little opposition in their few contests, for they acted mainly as instructors of life boat crews in the art of rowing. ROWING CREW Front Row, left to right — T. S. Malcolm, H. Johnston, R. H. Swan, J. O. Attaya. Back Row— R. N. Boulter, R. B. Howland, J. V. Murphy, L. D. Aitken, J. P. Cunningham. 87 BASKETBALL TEAM BASKETBALL Front row, left to right — E. D. Galligan, G. L. Lohnes, E. Isenberg, R. S. Gregg. Back row— W. C. Conway, M. A. Marrocco, D. F. White, W. S. Rudin. J. B. O ' Neil, L. Gilson, H. L. Kravit. Despite the lack of a home practice court, the basketball team repre- senting the Aacdemy made a creditable record for it self during the season of 1944-45, making numerous visits to Camp Edwards ' spacious gym to play Army units, and the strong Navy outfit from Otis Field. During the latter part of the season they travelled to Philips Andover, and were nosed out, 40-33 by a team which later proved to be the best prep school team in the state. Enthusiastic Lieut. Comdr. Connors guided the outfit during the brief schedule, and much of the credit for the team ' s success was due to the efforts of Glenn Lohnes, Dan Galligan, Ed Isenberg, and Bob Gregg. If our armory is constructed according to the present plan we may look forward to still better results on the basketball court. 88 BASEBALL TEAM In the spring of 1944, MM A fielded a baseball team which made a formidable record for themselves by defeating numerous service teams in the vicinity of the Cape. Aided by the strong batting combination of Bob Husband and Bill Martin, a fine infield was developed. Among the heavy men at the plate were Pat Cunningham and Dick Lawless. While on their training cruise the cadets enjoyed interclass compe- tition at the Fort Schuyler Field, under the auspices of Comdr. Keating. BASEBALL Front row, left to right — R. L. Husband, J. P. Cunningham, R. J. Lawless, F. W. Jacobanis, W. R. Martin. Back row — R. L. Kauserud, M. A. Marrocco, J. E. Coyne, J. J. O ' Connor, P. F. Powers. 89 Mine is not to question why; Mine is but to do or die. Mine is not to question how; Mine is but to do it now. — Young Man ' s Creed YOUNG MAM,,, 91 TRIBUTE TO A YOUNG MAN An underclassman, — former high school boy, college student, fisherman, defense worker, whatever he may have been before — now the determined lad full of hope, am- bition, and the courage to make good — his is the greatest burden of all. The transition from normal living to the life of a seafarer is not easy. This stage of indoctrination, as we all know; for we were all young men once — is the time when classmates aid each other if in difficulty, and friendshi ps are made and buddies found, never to be forgotten. You may not know it, young man, but these days are the happiest you will have; remember them and smile. 92 SECOND CLASS MUSTER Deck Engine H. B. Anderson C. R. Beaulieu L. Gilson A. G. Blatt F. H. Johnson J. E. Coyne R. D. Kokins J. Derderian C. S. Knight P. O. Desmarais H. L. Kravlt F. V. Duffy J. L. Maloney J. C. Fisher T. F. McKenna, Jr. A. L. Gerbasi N. A. Mirabile J. J. Holland, Jr. T. B. Muldoon M. R. Laro J. B. O ' Neil R. N. Lord R. Pevear A. J. F. Malinowski R. C. Pierce M. A. Marrocco R. M. Scudder F. J. Martin R. A. Simon W. G. Nims E. D. Strand T. A. Pelosi, Jr. H. C. Wendler W. S. Rudin D. F. White N. S. Wilder A. McW. Wolfe 93 THIRD CLASS MUSTER (Deck) F. P. Bechard W . 1. Lipsitz C. R. Brock T. J. Lynn J. Cahill J. F. McManus J. E. Cox, Jr. F. A. Missud M. J. Coady R. F. Mizaras M. N. Cohan W . R. Morrison J. M. Crounse J. B. Nye R. F. Collins W . F. O ' Donnell P. DeChellis L. G. Peterson, Jr W . A. Dennett, Jr. C. L. Pierpont A. G. Edwards H. T. Ronan W . C. Flynn R. R. Saari A. S. Garon R. Sagansky M. Gibbons R. S. Thompson L. M. Gruber S. A. Torrey R. E. Helttula R. W. Wallace J. J. Kestenbaum L. Weinberg R. LeR. Kauserud R. E. West R. D. Kinnaly R. G. West R. J. Klein J. C. Westerberg H. F. Willis 94 THIRD CLASS MUSTER (Engine) p. B. Abrahamson E. O. Minkkinen o W. Bonnafe, Jr. H. H. Misakian c. M. Campbell M. N. Misogianes J. A. Culver W. G. Parker, Jr. L. J. Czelusniak J. Paulson c. M. Dallas 1. C. Peterson L. J. Fay F. E. Philips J. J. Flaherty, Jr. P. F. Powers C. R. Foglia B. C. Puckhaber, Jr. B. B. Giorqi E. L. Putnam L. L. Gordon H. K. Salander C. J. Higgins S. G. Shannon P. A. Johnson J. F. Sheehan A. W. Kerr W. M. Smith J. G. Lannon, Jr. A. M. Villano R. A. Lucas E. J. Wall, Jr. L. H. McLean A. H. Walter E. T. McMullen L. R. Warren J. Milne, Jr. J. A. Wheble, Jr. 95 EDITOR ' S NOTE In conclusion the members of the staff and myself would like to say here a few personal words. As to the reception this book will receive — we have worked with the realization that it would be impossible to please everyone, but with the hope that we could accomplish our goal of record- ing accurately and entertainingly the story of the class of June 1945. In any event we are grateful for the opportunity and experience we have had in trying — experience which will always lend to this book a special tang as we read it in later years. We wish to express our gratitude to the many people who, through their cooperation and assistance, have made this inaugural issue possible: to our Superintendent for the special privileges so essential in the making of this book; to Lieutenant McMullen, our Faculty Advisor, for his sage, yet reserved, council; to the Staff of the Eight Bells for their many literary and photographic contributions; to Mr. Colby for his excellent photography; to the student body for their willingness to cooperate; and finally to our advertisers whose messages on the following pages are com- mended to your attention. The Editor 96 97 WHEN YOU WANT REAL ACTION Come to Morse ' s! In filling your uniform needs, we know that action is what you want and must have, and action is what you get at Morse ' s. 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