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

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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

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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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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