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

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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

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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

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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