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

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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

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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

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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