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

Text from Pages 1 - 148 of the 1947 volume:

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McNulty To Lieutenant Commander George Stuart McNulty, Instructor of Physics at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy from April 1945 to July 1946 and a veteran of many years service in the Navy and Merchant Marine, we, the Class of 1947 duly dedicate this, our yearbook, in deep appreciation for his friendship and understanding in conveying to us the necessary traits that will make a successful officer. He was never too busy to lay aside his work and endeavor to aid the many Midshipmen who brought their personal problems to him in anticipation of his interest in solving them. ADMINISTRATION The State of Massachusetts since its founding back in the days of the early colonists has looked to the sea for its live- lihood. Many men decided upon the sea for a career and to these 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 Congress. The State of Massachusetts decided to take advantage of the act in 1891. In June of 1 89 1 the General Court of Massa- chusetts passed an act to establish a nautical school and authorized the Gover- nor to appoint three Commissioners to administer the affairs of the school. In October of 1892 the state received the first schoolship from the Navy. During the first World War the majority of the graduates went into the Navy and the schoolship increased in importance. In 1 94 1 following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Government shortened the course to sixteen months and soon after- ward it was decided to give the school a shore base and increase the enrollment. In July 1942 the officers and Midship- men arrived in Hyannis to take over the Hyannis State Teachers College. In a short time, the necessary equipment was brought to Hyannis and the Academy settled down to aid the Government in producing Officers for the Navy and Merchant Marine at a rapid pace. On March 1946 the course was length- ened to three years and the state has de- cided to grant a degree to all such gradu- ates. A new training ship was produced and today the Academy shares the ship with Maine. The Academy is at Hyannis to stay and plans for the future provide for a well- developed school that will be the envy of the other states. His Excellency, Robert F. Bradford Governor of Massachusetts THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT STATE HOUSE. BOSTON ROBERT F. BRADFORD -LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR NoYeml er 30, 1946 TO THE ORAJXIATINa CLA.SS MASSA-CHUSETTS MARITIMS ACADEMY HTAHNIS, MASSACHUSETTS Dear Friends: It makes me very happy and proud to extend to the graduating class of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy the congratulations of the Commonwealth upon yo ir success- fxil completion of studies at the Academy. Your tenacity and sincerity is now ahout to be rewarded. The success you have achieved also places responsibility on your shoulders — responsib ility not Just to your ship, but also to your country. The merchant seaman has truly been the builder of empires, not only here in Massachusetts, but in the great maritime nations of the world. It now becomes your duty to carry on with this great trust for which you have been trained. My interest in the merchant seaman is deep, and I realize the benefit that he has made possible for us here in Massachusetts. As your Sovemor it is my intention to do all in my power to place our state back in the envia- ble position it once enjoyed. Your ability and success are certain; for it is a well-known fact in our shipping industry that when men from the Massachusetts Hautical School and the Massachusetts Maritime Academy walk the bridge, the ship is in safe hands. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS THEODORE L. STORER JOHN W. DOW NS CAPT. C:HARLES W . HL RLEV CAPTAIN PALMER HARRINGTON Secretary, M.M.A. Board of Visitors Walcott Ames, President, Barnstable County National Bank. William H. Collins, General Manager, Quincy Yard, Bethlehem Steel Company. John Dessmond, Commissioner of Education. John J. Halloran, Vice-President, Coastwise Transportation Corporation. Warren B. Nott, Superintendent of Machinery and Trial Engineer, Bethlehem Steel Co., Shipbuilding Division, Fore River. Commodore Norman L. Queen, USMS, Supervisor, State Maritime Academies, War Shipping Administration. Commander Frederick S. Walker, Merchant Marine Inspector-in-Charge, Marine Inspection and Navigation, U.S. Coast Guard. [14] SUPERINTENDENT Captain Howard G. Copeland On July 8, 1946, the flag of Commodore Claude O. Bassett was slowly lowered from the yardarm and Captain Howard G. Cope- and officially became the Superintendent of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. This was the climax of a colorful sea- going career begun on April 16, 1906, when Captain Copeland graduated as an honor student from the Massachusetts Nautical School. From 1907 to 1909, he was assigned as commanding officer of naval vessels, train- ing men for the Naval Militia of Massachu- setts. He served as navigation officer aboard the U.S.S. Nebraska, U.S.S. Chicago, and U.S.S. Kearsage in 1912, 1913, and 1914 respectively. Other assignments that have been car- ried out by the Captain include, superin- tendent Cadet School of Massachusetts; district personnel officer and director of Naval Reserve, ist Naval District, 1941- 1945, and president, ist Naval District General Court Martial. [15] EXECUTIVE OFFICER Commander John Thompson Ha ing graduated from the Nantucket with the class of 191 2, Cbmmander Thompson returned to that ship in igig as its navigator, after spending fi e years, igi2 to 191 7, with the Hghthouse service and one year with the New York-Puerto Rico Line and the Savannah Line. During World War I, he was for a short time with the U.S. Army mineplanters at Newport. From 1 9 19 to 1925 he remained with the schoolship, but in 1925 became em- ployed by the Boy Scouts of America as Scout Executive. While connected with the Scouts he organized the Pinetree Council of Maine and served as the Execu- tive Officer of the Quincy Council in Massachusetts, this work lasting for ten years, until 1935. In 1935 he again returned to the Nan- tucket as Navigator and retained that position until 1941, when the Massachu- setts Nautical School was brought to Hyannis and was renamed the Massachu- setts Maritime Academy. With this change he was made Executive Officer in charge of Cadets, the office which he now holds. [16] CHIEF ENGINEER ff Commander John Noonan Commander Noonan graduated from the schoolship Ranger in 1 9 1 7 . After shipping out for several years, and rising to Chief Engineer, he left the sea to be- come Field Inspector of boilers and power plant machinery, serving for several years as Supervising Engineer of the Chicago Engineering Department of one of the larger insurance companies. On being transferee! to Boston, he direct- ed the activities of a force of machinery inspectors throughout the United States. In 1 94 1, Commander Noonan was called to active duty in the Navy with the rank of Lieutenant Commander ... Sta- tioned at the Quincy plant of the Bethle- hem Steel Company, he served as Officer- in-charge of Machinery inspection during the construction of large combatant ves- sels. Commander Noonan also served as Machinery and Repair Superintendent in the Balboa Shops, Canal Zone. Upon his request, he was separated from the Naval Service on August 28, 1946 and took over his present position as Chief Engineer, Massachusetts Maritime Academy. [17] LT. COMDR. RK;HAR1) T. ROUNDS USNR Capable head of the 1 )c|)artnicnt of Seamanship and Navigation, (ioimli . Kouiufs graduated from the Mass- achusetts Nautical Schoolship . ,iiiliukrl, in 1926, where he lield the rate of Cadet Chief Officer. After service in the Merchant Marine in the employ of the Standard Oil C ' o. and the United Fruit Co., he reported to the .school as a watch officer in the early nineteen thirties. He has been connected with the Academy ever since, except for a tour of duty in the U.S. Navy during the war. Reputed to be one of the most able navigation instructors on the Atlantic Seaboard, his ability in this field can well be vouched for, by the fine t)ackground of navigation with which he equips his pupils. COMDR. LOUIS A. WOODLAND USNR A firm believer in conducting his duties in a true Naval fashion. Commander Woodland has achieved a high respect from all the Midshipmen. After his graduation as Cadet Master in the 1929 class, he began his sea career, and in 1934 he returned to the nautical school as an instrtictor. During the war his association with the Maritime Academy was interrupted through his service as Navi- gator and Executive officer on the USS Momovia, in Pacific Warfare. This outstanding record plus his administrative cjual- ities are positive indications of Commander Woodland ' s continued success. LT. C;OMDR. THEODORE T. LINGHAM USNR Lt. Comdr. Lingham, USNR the mainstay of the engineering department, has a reputation among the black gang of being a wizard where mechanics and electricity are concerned. He has proven himself to be an ardent follower of athletics at M.M.A. and has often Ijcen seen cheering the teams on, in victory or defeat. A very capable officer, he has been responsible for many new improvements in the engineering department and he has outdone himself in both the theoretical and practical instruction of the cadets. [18] LT. COMDR. GEORGE L. ROSGOE USNR A graduate of the Nantucket, class of ' 32, Lt. Cloiudr. Roscoe sailed with the Merchant Marine for several years. At the outbreak of World War II, he was called to active duty with the Navy, and assigned here to the Academy as a Watch Officer, — Instructor with the addi- tional duties of First Lieutenant. He has been with us ever since. It was his idea that stowage should be taught at the Academy as an independent subject. An authority on all deck subjects, he teaches Maritime Law, Stowage, and Seamanship. LT. COMDR. WILLIAM CONNORS USNR A graduate of the School ship Nantucket, class of ' 32, Lt. Comdr. Connors came to M.M.A. as a watch officer and Seamanship instructor in 1940. In January ' 42 the Navy called him to active duty and luckily he was as- signed to the Academy. In June ' 45 he was ordered to duty on the Navy tanker Neosha as executive officer and followed the fleet to Tokyo. After returning to the States, he was transferred to Norfolk and took command of the tanker Hesplan. He returned to the Academy in March ' 46. LT. COMDR. HAROLD D. HOWES USNR Lt. Comdr. Harold D. Howes, USNR, graduated from the Nantucket in 1933. His sea career includes a year and a half in the merchant marine, a year in the Lighthouse Service, a berth as Chief Mate and second in command of the MacMillan Expedition aboard the schooner Bowdoin, in North Greenland, and an impres- sive five years in the Navy during World War II. His career in education includes a B.S. degree from the Hyannis State Teachers College in 1939, a principal- ship of the Orleans Junior High School, and his present position at M.M.A. as senior instructor and academic assistant to the Superintendent. [19] LT. ADMONT G. CLARK USCGR Lt. Admont G. Clark USC(]R, graduated from Am- herst College in 1940. He then worked in the Purchasing Department for Standard Oil of New Jersey until Jan- uary of ' 43 when he attended the Coast Guard Reserve School, receiving his commission in May of ' 43. After escort duty in the Atlantic and a year and a half of carrying Army freight in the Pacific, Mr. CUark came to the Academy in August of ' 46. He teaches English Literature and English Composition. LT. (JG) HORMIDAS BENOIT Lt. (jg) Benoit is another member of our esteemed engineering faculty. His colorful classes are always awaited with eager anticipation as he is one of the most interesting, concise, and learned lecturers here at the Academy. Through his efforts, the machine shop was put in working condition and his instruction in this phase of our engineering studies proved to be a great aid to many of us who were totally ignorant of the many mechanisms found in a modern shop. LT. (JG) HARRY WEBER USN The head of the Naval Science Department is Lt. (jg) Weber USN, who came to the Academy in August of 1945 as Gunnery officer. He is a Regular Navy man of 13 years experience who has accomplished the difficult task of coming up through the ranks. Anything that had to do with shooting held great interest for him as another of his interests was the Academy Rifle Team, which re- ceived much of his valuable time and effort. [20] LT. (JG) ELZIE COOMBS USN During the latter part of 1945 the Academy was privileged to add to its stafT of officers a very conscien- tious and able young communications oflicer. This officer, Lt. (jg) Coombs, USN, was a great asset to the school as he is a veritable walking dictionary of com- munications know-how, having worked up through the ranks as a signalman. Among his various duties was assignment to the job of seeing that our sub-chaser was kept in the best of repair. Needless to say, Mr. Coombs has really given us the works as only he could, so that our examinations seem like child ' s play. LT. (JG) LEE HARRINGTON USNR One of the Academy ' s newest young officers is Lt. (jg) Harrington USNR who is a graduate of Saint John ' s Preparatory School, in Danvers, Mass., and of Holy Cross College of Worcester, Mass. He served two years in the Navy as communications and radio officer on board the USS Pittsburgh and the US.S Astoria. His post at the Academy is two-fold in that he will be a Math Instructor and also the new athletic director. An able athlete himself, we know he possesses the right spirit that will make him a most valuable asset to the Academy. LT. (JG) LOUIS LAFORET USNR A graduate of the Nantucket with class of 1939, Mr. Laforet was an Instructor at the Maritime Upgrading School in Boston prior to coming to M.M.A. in October 1946 as Instructor in Deisel. He has been chosen to make the first cruise on the Yankee States as an Engineer- ing officer. [21] LIEUTENANT CHARLES PARKER Lieutenant Parker was Ijorn in Providence, R. L He was educated in the local primary and secondary schools and then went on to si,raduate from the Rhode Island Commercial School. For a period ol tuelve years, from 1905 to 1917, he worked in the ollice manau;ement division oi Browne and Sharpe Maiuilacturino Com- ])any. Following tiiis he was employed by the Federal l;i cinment in commissary management at Norfolk, .1. He then sv itched over to the state government and l)ecame paymaster of the Schoolship Nantucket. On 6 December, 1946, he completed his tuenty-Hfth year of service in that capacity. CHIEF BOATSWAIN HARRY G. BRENNER Since coming to the old Nantucket in 1927, Boatswain Brenner has faithfully served as an instructor in prac- tical Seamanship and has gained the respect of both Officers and Midshipmen. Having fulfilled twenty years service with the State, Boatswain Brenner hopes to retire next year. CHIEF YEOMAN ROY W. GREENLEAF A veteran of 36 years service with the state, Mr. Green- leaf served on the Nantucket for i o years prior to coming to Hyannis in 1942. He has charge of all official reports of the Academy and is a familiar sight in his office at late hours. [22] FOREWORD To THE Class of 1947: So now you are shoving off ; crossing the Academy gangway for the last time before commencing your cruise into new waters; your trick as a Midshipman is over; the watch has ended and you are about to get under way for the future under your own power. You came to the Academy as boys right out of High or Prep School. You have lived and studied, drilled, worked and played in the tradition of those who have pre- ceded you from this place. Like your predecessors, you have learned the basic essentials of a sea-going officer ' s profession. You have acquired the habit of obedience; you have developed initiative, trustworthiness, honesty of purpose, respect for authority and re- spect for the rights and property of others. You have been members of a team and know the necessity for team-work. You have become conscious of the simple dignity (jf work and the satisfaction of a job well done. You have learned that loyalty is the core around which any successful organization must be built. You have come to know the value of true friendship and the meaning of the most fraternal term in the whole lexicon of words of the English language — SHIPMATE. In a very short time you have become men. All this has not been easy, but it has led you steadily forward toward the goal of your immediate desire. You are today the proud possessor of a hard-earned diploma of a time-honored Institution known and highly respected, not only in Massachusetts, but throughout the entire Maritime World. What is even more — you have, in high de- gree, become the possessor of those priceless things — self-discipline and self-respect. Going to sea will involve its sacrifices, disappointments, hardships and defeats. For those who possess the required stamina, and courage, it will also have its victories and compensations. Only those in whose heart and fibre dwells a love of the sea that transcends almost every other attachment, can understand or share with you the reason for your choice of profession. Perhaps it is the satisfaction of doing a man ' s work in an essentially man ' s field; perhaps it is the satisfaction that comes from being a part of one of the two oldest traditions known to man — Arms and chivalry and following the sea. Whatever it is, you are well equipped for the service you will enter. You go your appointed ways worthy sons of a worthy Alma Mater. I came here only last July so we have not been Shipmates long. In this time, how- ever, I have learned to know you well, as I have known many in whose footsteps you will follow. I have felt officially and personally very close to each of you. You have my confidence and my respect. As I bid you Bon Voyage and cheer you on your way. . . I cannot know the part you ' ll play In this world of chance and Fate; But I just feel, and so I ' ll say — I KNOW IT WILL BE GREAT. Sincerely your friend and well-wisher, H. G. CopELAND, Captain, USNR Superintendent [23] PAUL E. ABRAHAMSON ' ' Abe 1 17 Slade Street, Belmont Huntington Prep Activities — Sub. Co. Commander 6th Co.; Full and By; Dance Committee; Male Chorus; Drill Team ' 45. Belmont ' s contribution to M.M.A. — Abe has more deals than you ' ll get in two games of two-handed crib- bagc. An example of his versatility; he was not only the only man responsible for seeing that Full and By was put to bed every month but also, whenever anything electrical went amiss, he or Jell would answer the call. As a Sub-Commander he could most capal)ly step to the front of the company when Carl was absent. In spite of the ril)bing he received at times, Paul was well liked by his classmates and was respected as a man who had the best interests of the Academy at heart. PAUL FRANCLS BECHARD Paw , ' ' Beechie ' ' I go Essex Street, Holyoke Williston Academy Activities — Full and By (Editor); Footljall Dance. A sincere, conscientious person whose happiness in life is derived from pleasing others — a real go-getter, Paul was instrumental in reviving the Full By. He is possessed with an innate desire and the necessary deter- mination to guarantee the success of any venture upon which he embarks. Experiences difficulty in mastering flashing light. Is noted for saying I ' m beginning to see the light. OLIVER WILLIAM BONNAFE JR. 0 z 33 Pope Street, Hudson Hudson High School Activities — Band (3rd Trumpet) ' 45; Bandmaster ' 46. When the noted personality smile sparkles before you, Ollie is sure to be behind it. Typical of a French- man, Ollie upholds the reputation of possessing that gracious romantic line. This talented musician ex- pended much time and effort in organizing our band, and he richly deserves a pat on the back. Many a Satur- day afternoon our bandmaster stole the spotlight by leading the band through its intricate maneuvers while playing some never to be forgotten pieces. OUie ' s choice of marches, during those rigid morning inspec- tions, provided a bright spot in commencing the day. CHARLES R. BROCK ' ' Charlie 60 Valley Road, Wellesley Hills Williams College Aciivities — Co. Comdr. Co. 5; Muster; Football Team. Known to his classmates by a variety of nicknames, Charles R. Brock is never more impressive than when he is leading his company in a battalion review, unless it is during those few brief moments after tattoo when he blossoms fourth in pajamas of multi-colored hue. Con- stantly engaged in affairs d ' amour. Charlie ' s famous quo- tation, She may not be beautiful but she has an awful lot on the ball, will never be lived down. JOSEPH CAHILL ' ' Hahana Joe ' ' 99 Governors Road, East Milton Brockton High School Activities — Sub Co. Comdr. Co. i; Gunners Mate; Dance Committee; Muster. A volume could be written about Joe and his activities here in Hyannis but to really appreciate him we must think back to the Mariner. Habana Joe, as he is more commonly known, IS a connoisseur of wine, women, and song and an expert at adapting himself to circumstances. Always be remembered for his daring adventures in Texas and Cuba. Would be excellent material for head- ing the Good Neighbor Policy. CHARLES MILLER CAMPBELL ' ' Cranberrf Point of Rocks Road, Brewster Orleans High School One of our better known Codders, well versed in the art of berrying, scalloping, and any other occupation not known below the bridges in rebel country. A crackerjack, firecracker Engineer, — well remembered for his ability to start a particularly stubborn diesel after many unsuccessful attempts by Gentleman Jim, our diesel instructor. This stalwart bogger has the unique privilege of standing in the good graces of local Switchboard Belle. A quaint collaborator of Cape Cod colloquialisms, with a heart as big as some of the stories he tells. [25] JOHN MARTIN COADV ••Buff 142 Prospect Strcci. ( iloiiccsler St. Johns Prep, Dain crs Activities — MrsTi:K, Dance C )ininittee 45, 41). From the cold Xoi-lh Shoit- comes Jolm Martin Cioaciy. tlie Academx s w armest-hearted cili en. While iie ci ' losing his temper in an argument, Jolm ' s nimtile wit could be coniited n])on to enli en an discussion ranging from Charlie Pcuker to Jolnmy Walker. Defin- itely the athletic type. Bull ' was ne tM ' more happ - than when engaged in a vigorous hand of whist, or a fast game ol ' horse shoes. MARSHAL N. COHAN .V wA 138 Cliff Road, Wellesley Hills Harvard University Activities — Co. Comdr. Co. 3; Full and By; Muster. Known to every City and State policeman on Rt. 28 as the Terror of the Highway, Nlish Cohan liraveh- pilots his Packard chaiiot on weekend liberties with capacity lo.ids o! ' mi;lshi])men. This Wellesle - bo ' has made a name l()r himself airiong both his classmates and instructors tor his sincerity. Never be forgotten for the daring rescue of one ol ' our classmates from freezing in a snowbank after an e.xceptionally joyous occasion. R0BP:RT F. COLLINS -Bob- 71 Summer Street, Salem Harvard University Activities Orchestra. One ol ' the hap])iest cadets at the Academy. Bob, with his ix-aming lace, witty remarks and excellent imitations of om noted steward, was always able to boost the spirits of the first class. A true gourmet and possessed of no mean appetite, he expanded consider- ably on his diet of cheeseburgers, after taps, despite his vigorous experiment w ith dynamic tension. [26] JOHN E. COX JR. ' ' Red ' ' ' ' Jac 46 Dudley Street, Fall River Tabor Academy Activities — Muster; Full and By. Jack, one of Fall River ' s most noted coiitiibiitions to Academy morale. Quiet, but possessed ofa sense of humor that is alw ays good for a lion ' s share of the laughter in I AD. Instructors ' voices are a lullaby to Red ' s ears, and he undoui)tedly holds the M.M.A. record for the most sack drills in class. The Exeter AfTair when tlie late of Academy history rode on his brawny shoulders will never be forgotten. MAURICE JAMES CROUNSE ' Whose ' ' 38 Linden Street, Brookline Boston College After completing two years at B.C. Moose boarded the train on that eventful February morn and journeyed with the rest of the chosen ones to Hyannis. His sense of humor and Irish gift of gab have many times kept us looking at the brighter side of life. Helped to establish the beach head at Marymount. Will never forget the sensation of being awakened by the Swoop. A smooth operator and hard worker, he is also an accomplished skater even on thin ice. JOHN A. CULVER Archie ' ' 24 Eleanor Road, South Weymouth Weymouth High School Activities — Dance Committee; Soft Ball Team; Full and By; Muster. A South Shore boy made good! Disappointed as fate passed him from the roster of deckmen to the Engineers. This disappointment was short-lived however as Arch the B.T.O. fitted easily in to the engineering field. The latest allnav has also disappointed him, because now he has to wait six months before he can start his U.S.N, career. It may turn out to be for the best, Arch ; think it over; the C.G. ' s sound like a good deal, too. [27] LOUIS JOHN CZELUSNIAK ' ' Louie ' ' 48 P ' ranklin Street, Easthampton Easthampton Hi ;h School Activities — Dance Committee 45; Softball Team; Full and By: Mi ' ster. From the hills of western Massachusetts to the shores of Lewis Bay came one of those rare individualists who really enjoys living and somehow always manages to spread this joy to everyone around him. A valuable spark-plug, his enthusiasm did much to enliven the many activities in which he participated. CHARLES MacDONALD DALLAS TVx 167 Bridge Street, Beverly Beverly High School Activities 2nd P.O. 4th Co. Hailing from the North Shore, Tex is a great lover of Cape scenery as evidenced by his exploits on short weekends. He was frequently seen shouting farewell from the upper deck windows. An exceptional student and an outstanding practical man, he has a fine future awaiting him in that culjicic containing a sewing machine that is so often referred to as the engine room. We often pondered over the contents of the sea bag that accompanied him on his weekend sojourns. WINBURN ALBERT DENNETT JR. ' Snag ' ' Win 5 Dennett Street, Hopedale Hopedale High School Activities — Dance Committee ' 45, ' 46; Sailing. Although our class may long be remembered in Academy annals, only a few of us will linger in the minds of some of the more vivacious feminine citizens of Cape Cod. One of this chosen group is Winburn Deimett. Possessor of a gleaming tattoo on each of his muscular arms, Win never fails in making an impression upon the minds of young men with his all-round saltiness. A past master at handling knockabouts and an ardent lover of Caribbean ports, Snag would be an asset to the Puerto Rican and Cuban Mail Lines. [28] LARRY FAY L. F: ' 6 Sachem Park. Wollaston Boston College High School Activities- Softball, Century Club. A constant runner for top honors in the ciiginccring section, Larry has followed in the footsteps (jl ' his Ijrother. an Academy graduate, in fullfilling a career at sea. Forced to transfer his residence from Wollaston Bay to Lewis Bay as a result of admission into the Century Club, he however was a regular on suK chaser cruises and found Providence, R. L much to his liking. Blessed with the unusual gift of imitating Walt Disney characters, Larry has been the center of attraction of many junior ward- room sessions. JOHN P. FLAHERTY ' ' Flip ' ' 78 Dana Street, Springfield Technical High School Activities — Battalion Adjutant; Dance Committee; Orchestra; Band. Jack ' s abilities are unlimited and his personality is one of the best. Popular with both officers and classmates, he is known as one who can be relied upon to carry out his duties promptly and efficiently. Having once played with Mai Hallett ' s band, his prowess with the trumpet soon spread throughout the Academy. For almost a year Jack was bugler but in spite of that he retained his popu- larity. vScholastically he has been a leader in his class since the very beginning and in view of such qualities, it was inevitable and only natural that he be a])pointed Battalion Adjutant, thus becoming the senior engineering cadet. CARL ROBERT FOGLIA ' ' Finger ' ' 531 Chestnut Street, Athol Holy Cross College Activities — Company Commander Co. 6; Class Presi- dent; Dance Committee ' 45; Muster; Baseball and Softball. Carl came to M.M.A. from Athol following in his brother ' s footsteps. Following so close in fact that brother John was of the mighty first class when the kid brother arrived. Leading the class scholastically, he was the first engineer to hit the celebrated 4.0 list. He turned in many fine performances as battery mate to hurler Paul. There are big things in store for Carl, and with his natural in- telligence, his sense of leadership and his ability to make and keep friends, he is well equipped to make his mark in the world. [29] ALAN SL ' L ■AR1) (;AR(). -.l - -Tug ' 36 Wliitino R.md, Wclleslcy Hills Harvard University Activilies — Sub Cloniijaiiy Commander; Football Dance ' .[- ,, .jH: Mrsii ' .R. A ( ' hani|)i()n ol ' decency, endowed with an exi ' eplional niasleiy ol Woids, ■■ Tui was iiilluential in steering the class ol 47A on a sltai ; ' hl course ihrouuli the sonictinies teni|)esluous sea ol Academy life. Possessor ol ' a slight Harvard accent, he li.is the accoini)aiiyin, ; decree of common sense and dignity which is consistent with it. MARK GIBBONS Cozf 9 Pearl Street, Mattapoisctt Holy Cross College . cliiilif _ nd l ' ett Otlicei : Football ' 45, ' 46; Skipper, Sailing Crew; Rowing Crew 45, 4(1; Dance Committee ' 46; Full and By: Mi si kr. Responsible for many of the strange phenomena taking place at the Maritime Academy in the last two years, siK h as seabags that groaned when stepped upon, piles of lilej.u kets that snored, and pillows that were found i:i the most icniote places; Mark Gibbons comes forth out of iiiding and into the limelight for this brief resume of hiscareei at Hyaimis. A never-ending source of laughter, Cozy al a s puts in his appearance for liberty and chow formations, and long enough to play a slam-bang game ol football on fall afternoons, U ' inchelFs closest competitor in the words per minute departmeiU. BFRNARD BLAIS GIORGI Cw 7o ' ' ' Bernie ' ' 10 Summer Street. Marlboro Marlboro High School Actii ilics - Football 45, 46; Baseball ' 46; Band 46. Whenever there ar( loud noises in dispute a peculiar saying by our boy ■ Clurlcy comes out namely easy! easy! Almost always these disputes occur over some type of sport. Besides hax ing a vast knowledge of sports and athletes, it takes a good man to beat Bernie on the diamond or the gridiron. He was the slugging center fielder for our baseball club and also a life guard for the football club — both teams had a record well to be proud of. C) yes! On Frida ' noons B.B. engaged in an alto- gether different type of sport for the playing of cymbals in our band amused him. [30] LEWIS LESLIE GORIXW - ' Flasir Holyoke Road R.F.D. No. i, Ludlow Ludlow Hii;h School Quiet, industrious, imatj;in;iti c, and cxli cincly nifli( u- lous, Flash is happiest when sitting; hchind a drawing- board, detailing some intricate machine, or when s ink- ing his powerful irons around the Ludlow Clounlry Club, where he claims to make the rounds in an easy 75. The easy 75 may be another figment of his imagination, but it ' s not the tallest tale he has told in two yeai s. A su( crss- ful future is assured for Lou, but we do wish him luck on that next one-foot putt. REINO ENSIO HELTTULA AV )- High Rock Road, Fitchburg Fitchburg High School Activities — Full and By: Dance Committee ' 45; Dance Committee ' 46. An argument against that old seafaring belief, that Finns bring bad luck aboard ships is Reino Helttula of Fitchburg. The quietest and one of the best-liked fellows in the deck department, Ray performed his duties as assistant section leader with silent efficiency despite his difficulties in talking his way out of false musters. Should an old joke go over like a lead balloon with the boys, tell it to Reino, and it ' s a good bet that he will be convulsed with laughter. CHARLES JAMES HIGGINS ' Higgf 197 Moore Street, Lowell Huntington Prep Activities — Co. Commander Co. 4; Dance Committee ' 45; Softball Team. Class wit, entertainer, imitator extraordinary, but most important, one of the better engineers to leave the portals of M.M.A. Little Fellow did much to boost our morale when we most needed it, with everything from an Old Howard adaptation to Joe Miller ' s newest joke. Under Charlie ' s capable leadership the Fighting- Four was always even money for a win on the drill day. Keep talking Higgy, the best is yet to come and it ' s all yours. [31] PAUL A. JOHNSON JR. -p.Ar 58 Hu ' -;lics Street, ( iiinry Quitu y Hinh Sc hool Activities — ist P.O. 2nd Co.; Band Managei . P. A. really likes the practical work of liis naulical life which was clearly displayed oti his hi t se.i voyage. He must get his inspiration ironi a icit.iiii Alice who spcMids a mint on perfiune and statioiieiy. A well de- seixcd rate was P. A. thanks to l ore Ri cr and his hnrniris; desire to aehie ' e the top honors. He ' s a busy body indeed — thanks to him a certain room is constantly up at the sound of the first sour note of that sad melody called reveille. ROBERT L. KAUSERUD ' ' Bob ' ' 54 Estabrook Road, Quincy Qiiincy High School Acliiilics Battalion Cbmmander; Football Team 45, ' 4(): Row 11114 I V.im. With the cry ol attention on deck and a flash of gold braid, Robert L. Kauserud returns to the Academy after another iciorious football fray, and once more the Academy resumes that businesslike air, for which he is no small way responsible, since he took over command of the battalion in June 1946. A reincarnation of his V ' iking ancestors, Bob possesses a passionate love for the sea. and it s a good bet that he will have his master ' s papers, before he reaches the ripe old age of twenty-five. ARTHUR WILLIAM KERR .Uoo 3 Bucknam Street, Everett Tufts College Activities — Dance Committee ' 45, ' 46; Corpsman. From the day Moo entered M.M.A., he forever spoke of the farm, chickens and milking the cows. In his hnok case you w ill find the latest farm journal. Neverthe- less, Art has made out cpiite well as an engineer, but is deeply considering a 3 c fireman ' s rating in the Ci.Ci. ' s. Returning on the late train, it is more than ( b ious that Art is thoroughly occupied until the train airi ( s at station Bridgewater. Lateh ' a certain someone has been dating him, namely See Mc J.W.N. A reason for his accjuiring the nickname of Bitter Moo. [32] JOSEPH JOSLIN KESTENBAUM AV y f 2 1 Gould Street, New Bedford Georgetown University Activities — Rowing Team; Full and By; Mi ' stkr; l ' o()t- ball ' 45; Century Clul). Right hand salute, — two, and Joseph Joslin Kesten- baum usually steps forward to receive his weekly quota of demerits. For his frequent misdemeanors Joe ' s record at the Academy could be referred to as a second edition of Two Years before the Mast, and as a result of his desire to spend so many weekends in Hyannis, he became an expert handler of our Cape Cod knocka- bouts and a common figure at local regattas. . . Yes Mr. Connors. DANIEL R. KINNALY Z)oc 32 Carver Road, Watertown Boston College High School Activities — Muster. Doc, another of B.C. High ' s stalwart sons who made the grade at M.M.A. although the issue often seemed in douiat. One of lAD ' s staff of crack comedians who can see humor even under the most trying conditions. A fond believer in the theory that a man must eat, hence a common figure at the Mayflower during afternoon liberty. Candy wrappers always present an excellent clue to his whereabouts. JOSEPH G. LANNAN JR. ' ' Big Stoof ' ' Joe 26 Meredith Circle, Milton Milton High School Activities — Softball Team. Hey Charlie, fix me up, will you? Always beat the honor company below to mess even though his company was first a good part of the time. Never could hear reveille anyway! Often spoke to Eddie, Giorgi and Lukie of the advantages of knowing someone as famous as his Uncle Hyker, who really can swing a deal. An exceptionally good student is Joe; the input wasn ' t anywhere near as great as his output. Gee fellas, I can ' t have muscles and brains too, can I? [33] WALTER IR. IN(; LIPSI TZ Lippy 97 Har ' .iid Street, Everett AlassiK luisetts State College Activities (nimier ' s Mate 47; MuSTER. A rre(|ueiit t()i)ir ol ' conversation at t he Academy con- ( cnis the al)ilii ol its iiilial)itaiits in rousing out at rcxcillc, in (his rcspci t. EijjpN ' has no equal. Always a strung (ontrndei lor Lt. Parker ' s position, his true am- i)ilion consists of a i)urniiig desire to sail a bum-boat across the Dead Sea. Well-known for his amazing en- durance tests in pressing a mattress against a spring for hours on end; Lippy is just a hit skeptical on giving us the details of his success — after all, who are we to say sailors are born and not made. RICHARD ALLAN LUCAS Lukit- 48 Elmhill Avenue, Ro.xlniry Boston University Activities— Yoot n ' 45, ' 46; Baseball Assistant Man- anager. Joining M.ALA. ' s list of characters, we find B.U. ' s contri])ution, The Mole. Lukie showed great sports- manship in his two years on the football squad and with his determination to make a hole for his team-mates in the backheld, he more than earned his nick-name. A good student, always ready with a slap on the back, we all know that he will continue to play his game of life with the same sportsmanship and determination as he has used here. THOMAS J. LYNN ' ' Old Soldier ' ' Buna ' ' 10 Vale Street, Salem Northeastern University Activities — Football Team ' 45; Dance Committee 45, Constantly e.xtolling the virtues ol the North Shore. ' Tom may be found at any time on the main deck, either practicing the manual of arms or trimming his dungarees with salty stitching a la Bos ' n Brenner. One of the best- liked fellows in the first-class deck, Tom starred in our lboti)all contests till he met his Waterloo at Andover. A real addition to the kingdom of Neptunus Rex. — Old soldiers never die. [34] LESTER H. M(;I,1:AN ' ' Mar 274 C ak Si! -( |. ( lliiitoii Clinton Hi li School Ac til dlies — () rc h cs I r a ; Band. With a cool, collective nalure, ■ Mac easilv a(l,i|)ts himself to any situation which conlioiUs him. 1 lis iiuahi- able lip has made him one ol ' lhi- oiitstanditii; nirniUers ol our ijand. At e er dance lield i)y ihe . cacleniy, you can always be assuix-d ol ' .Mac ' s ainiahle smile as you ulide hy the orchestia stand. Swoo]) ' and Mac, l)olh Clinton youths, wei ' c reared lot cther ,is youngsters, re- mained side by side in iiinh scliool and were Ibrlunate enough to continue their com|)ansionhi|) thiou lioul their sea-training careers. Lester ' s generous iiearl has gained him the true friendship of everyone. JC:)HN FRANCLS McMANUS A «f 24 Hale Street, Beverly St. John ' s Prep, Danvers Jr V i Rowing Crew; Sailing. A salty character even before coming to the Academy, NLic, who hails from Beverly and Marblehead, is one of the best sailors in the class. Usually quiet, he can, when ne( ( ssarx , speak up for what he considers right. Will be renumbered as one of the first to receive a good shove. At most any time he can i)e found under a cloud of smoke, enjoying his pipe. Everybody hopes he will have the situation in Maine well in hand before graduation as this matter is of great concern to the second cadet deck. EDWARD T. McMULLEN JR. ' Swoofy ' 1 122 Main Street, Clinton Clinton High School Activities — 2nd P.O. 2nd Co. This fellow may be slight in stature, but his presence is always made known. Swoop ' s razor-edged temper has brought him many an argument; although not always emerging a victor, liis friendship was never lost. Holding down 2nd P.O. of the 2nd Company, Swoop ' s com- manding voice has snapped many an offender into line. Also known by another name, Sudsy, — the origin still remains a mystery — has more than the necessary per- severance to succeed in any undertaking that he attempts. Clinton has a right to be proud of his success. [35] JAMES V. MlLXi: JR. - ' liiii Jeem 52 Ncwficld Snrcl, West Roxhury Boston Technical Hinli School Bii Jccni. anothci ' machine i-hop acc inlrnslcd lo our care I ' roin linston I ' cc imical ni ;ii, has more (han |)ul liis ahna niatcr in the hinchuhi. l)cs|)itc a ' irick knee, his !)cannn 4 smile and s ood nature haxc Ix ' cii liesuiwcd on all oi ' us al one lime or another. I he w ill to L et ahead and llir knowledge ol ' the tools hy whicii lie is shaping his career all lead lo a lavorable I ' uture. ERIC O. MINKIXEN -Rickey ' Ri erside, Gardner (Gardner High School Rickey, the jjow ci lionse li-om western Mass., has a quiet nature which acedunts lor his rarely being u|3set. His gMunastic ability as well as his track skill has won him the well-earned respect of man . During his lonu stay at the Academy, he foimd much spare time todexote to various forms of recreation. W hen sufHcient libertv was at hand, Rickey could uncjuestionably be traced to New York. (No doubt the tall structures attracted him. This seldom boastful blond is certainly a credit to M.M.A. HARRY H. MISAKEAX Sakie ' ' 14 Vells Avenue, Waiertown Watertown High School Adivilies — Football Team ' 45, 46; Dance C ommittee ' 4 ,: Rall - Committee ' 46. William SlKikes])eare once said, Life is but a stage and so we meet Harry who is in perfect agreement with that saying. The class clown, Sak soon distinguished hiinseli ' as the only one who, l)y merely flicking an eye lash, could have an entire class in a ht of laughter. The Nose ' was a great follower of the ])igskin parade and made a name for himself in that sport, as any man who ]jlayed opposite him will verify. Thanks for the brighter moments Harry, and good luck to one who deserves the best. [36] MICHAEL NICHOLAS MISOCilANKS 17 Klcvciith Avenue, Havciliill Haverhill Trade School ' Mike ' Activities— ¥oo{ y. ' 45- ' 46; Baskell)all ' 4(1; Baseball ' 45; Machinist Mate. Many Haverhillites have ix-come alumni of M.M.A. after haviii - won laurels lor themselves for scholarship as well as leaclershi|). Mike is 110 exception l )r he has established hiniself as a (lualified machinist, capal)le leader, determined student, and a hard-rumiinn-, liard- hittins halfback. l ' ' ore ( r t-ns a cd in a duel of witticisms with the Nose, Mike exhibited a keen sense of humor, explaining how he was able to withstand the constant ribbing given him by his classmates. His only diniculty was that of being heard, but this was readily overcome bv his colleagues. FLETCHER A. MISSUD -FlelcIC ' 55 South Village Green, Ipswich Salem High School .•lr 77 V.v- Rowing Crew, Sailing. Known to l)e the wielder of a mighty stroke oar, Fletch ' s boats left many a rival churning in its wake. Although spending his last few months of residence on the main deck within an arms reach of Bowditch, he often came forth on Friday afternoons to provide the motive power for O ' Connor ' s bus on those grim jour- neys through the Plymouth wilderness. ROBERT F. MIZARAS ' ' Bob ' ' Miz 42 Tonawanda Street, Dorchester Boston Latin School Activities — Drill Master ' 46; Dance Committee ' 45, ' 46. Long acknowledged as the Poet Laureate of M.M.A. Miz has that flair for the dramatic that never fails to set a young woman ' s heart a-flutter. His winning smile and woebegone expression radiated the warm and friendly atmosphere for which Room 13 was noted. Bob ' s theatrical ability in describing the terrors of the deep, left his audiences spellbound, along with his hair- raising accounts of summer night life on the Cape. [37] WILLIAM REID MORRISON JR. Z)or I Pax soii Terr. ICC, BclnKint HcliiK.m Hii li Scliool Aclivilies — Class ' rrcnsurci ' : Dance (Committee ' 45; I ' oothall Baiuiuct 4-,: l ' ooil)all Dance ■4(); Mrsri R •47. A fuiancial wizard possessed wiili an nncainu knack loi collcclinL; funds. A pnlislied -peakei with the neces- sary siticeriiy to proninte ilie interests ol any veniiire in which he |)arli( ip.ites. I ,specially noted Idi ' his con- nections in l()reii;ii |)orts. ■ Doc is a inncli sought confi- dant. JOSEPH BRADISH NYE 3RD Joe- 45 North Ash Street, Brockton Massachusetts Institute of Technology Activities — ist Petty Officer Co. 3; Dance Committee ■45: Sailing. One of the top secret weapons produced by M.I. T. along with radar, atomic bombs, and loran was josejih Bradish Nye III. After Ix-ing translerred Irom that noted institution to M.M.A. in w liat w as considered to be one of the major strategical nio es of the war, he was revealed to the eyes of the future officers for the first time, and it was unanimously agreed upon, that here was a figure to be reckoned with. His l)usincss-Iike al)ility in the performance of his duties on tlie Marijier made an undying impression on all. With men like N e in our Merchant Marine, it is assured that the L ' nited States will remain supreme in .Maritime alfairs. WILLIAM ERANCIS O ' DONNELL -Biir -Hernr Hospital R oad, Medfield Medfield High School Activities — Football Dance ' 45; Football Banquet ' 45; Full and By: Muster. A disci]3le of E.B. Rideout — always on hand with the l.itest weatlier rc])orl, Herm is well ])i ' ( parecl to com- l)ai the jx-rils ol ' the sea with his meteorological knowl- edge. Has a i rolound interest in atomic energy as evi- denced by his outside reading habits. . Is most lamous ibr saying, I didn ' t do it, sir, w hile sleeping. [38J WILLIAM JOSEPH PARKER JR. ' ' Biir Strawberry Hill y cres, Concord Concord High School Activities — Football Team ' 45, ' 46. Hidden behind a stern countenance lies a heart of gold and a keen sense of appreciation of the finer things in life. Bill ' s lectures on The Care and Feeding oi Chickens were intellectually enjoyal)le as well as an effective method ol maintaining order in a noisy section. Always calm, cool, and collected. Bill was one of the mainstays on our exceptionally fine football team, where his end-play was outstanding. To a born leader, whose bark is worse than his bite, the best is none too good. JOHN PAULSON - 19 Southworth Street, Brockton Tufts College Activities — 2nd P.O. Co. 6; Electrician ' s Mate; Male Chorus. A wholesome smile awaits all who enter Room 23 but watch out, it moves fast. Known by the expression, It must be jelly because jam don ' t shake that way. John came to us from Tufts but credit is given to Brockton. From his records here, we not only find him a good scholar but one of our outstanding electricians. He also has brought booming support to the baritone section of the Glee Club. Here ' s to a shocking tomorrow in the electricity field, John. LAWRENCE G. PETERSON JR. ' ' Pete ' ' ' ' Larry ' 164 Farrington Street, W ' ollaston North Quincy High School Activities — Football Dance Committee; Full and By: Muster. Ready, standing by, mark, and Lawrence Peterson has just completed the one thousandth sight he has taken that week, on the good ship American Mariner. In spite of taking so many lines of position and meridian altitudes, Larry found time to memorize the tables in HO 214 and Ageton, and later was a stalwart member of the Full and By staff. His unceasing literary efforts in behalf of the Muster, and his jovial smile in the better liberty towns on the cruise have become part of the traditions at M.M.A. [39] EDWARD PHILLIPS £ ;mf ' ' Ed. 30 Sheale Street, Brookline St. Sebastian ' s, Newton Act ivi lies — Softball Team; Century Club Member. An outstanding hockey player while at St. Sebastian ' s, Ld was dismayed to find that sport not in existence at M.M.A. However he recovered from this initial shock and went on to make Iriends with everyone (there were a few exceptions) and could be counted on to help out at any time. Now our boy from Brookline takes his leave from M.M.A. with many fond memories of drawing classes, room 16, and all that goes with it. CARLTON LANGLEY PIERPONT ' ' Jowls ' ' 85 Williams Street, Worcester St. Mark ' s, Southboro Activities — Rowing Crew; Drill Team; Rifle Team ' 45; Dance Committee; ' 47 Muster. As the sweet, sonorous, qualities of this name first shattered the tranquillity of M.M.A., little did the upper j()l)s realize the trials and tribulations aboiU to be brought down upon them, by it. Carlton reached the height of his career as a young man and became the hero of A section on the Pilot. Responsible for the excellent discipline in the ist company, Mr. Pierpont went about his duties as 2nd P.O. with the coolness of a veteran and later became an expert on the Charles Henry Davis theory of Atomic Bomb Defense. PAUL FLAVIAN POWERS Flavia r 8 Ruskin Street, West Roxbury St. Mary ' s, Brookline Activities — Football ' 45, ' 46; Baseball ' 45, ' 46; Sailing. Quiet, unassuming, and easy to get along with, coupled with good looks, an ever-present smile and a hearty laugh makes Flavian one of the best-liked men in the class. His eflTorts on the mound and his ability to call signals in the backfield did much in providing us with an outstanding baseball and football team. A master of the horizontal, he could sleep anytime and anywhere. May your fortunes be as many as your friends. [40] BERNHARD CARL PUCKHABER JR. ' ' Bernie ' ' Puck ' 22 Francis Avenue, Holyoke Admiral Farragut Academy Activities — Full and By; Muster; Male Chorus; Soltball Team Manager. An old salt from Farragut, Bernie had the jump on the rest of us where jargon and ways of the sea were con- cerned. Puck led a l)usy life as an underclassman for he had developed the knack of sleeping under his sack as well as on it; this act he later put to good use. Although he has a quick temper, it is neutralized and overcome by his willingness to forgive and forget. Bernie has the knowledge, desire, and ability to do things and, because of this, there will be no stopping him. Go to it, Puck. HENRY TRACY RONAN ' ' Hank ' ' 348 Essex Street, Salem Boston College In spite of spending many of his classroom periods in the land of Nod, Henry was considered to be a good practical man by his classmates. As a result of his tap dancing ability at parties in lower No. 2 and his vain attempts to loosen a turnbuckle with his skull, he early became a figure of note on the good ship American Pilot. The sparkplug of his company, Hank ' s military appear- ance aided immeasurably in adding honors to the repu- tation of the fighting sixth. ROBERT R. SAARI ' ' Bob 35 Olga Avenue, Worcester Commerce High School, Worcester Activities — ist Petty Officer Co. 5; Dance Committee ' 45; Rowing Crew; Full and By. Another of Worcester ' s gifts to M.M.A. Bob has won many friends during his two years here on the Cape. As a member of the Full and By staff he did a great deal to help make the sheet a reality. Armed with his 35mm camera Bob shot a pictorial record of our Caribbean cruise and he has received many requests for copies of the beautiful, professional-like prints now in his album. Now Bob, it ' s all part of the unforgettable past and mav you have continued clear sailing as you make ready to embark on the vast sea of life. [41] DONALD KENNETH SALANDER -Teddy Bear ' ' 17 Webster Street, Taunton Northeastern University Aclivilies - I- ' ull arid By; Muster. We firsi knew this irood-natured, Ijlond, Swede as ■■ 1 cdcis Bear, custodian of a fuzzy crew-cut, his ability lo agitate a discussion and then to st.nul hac k to enjoy the heat ol ' the argument while throwing on lew well placed logs of sarcasm is uncanny. D.K. not only i ollerts musical records but also has a record oi being consistcniK on the 4.0 list. Far from being a book worm, he has done much to revive the school paper and help edit the yearbook. The hair has grown, but he still is and always will be one oi the bovs. SUEL GRANT SHANNON ' ' Swiir 3 1 o Washington Avenue, Chelsea Wentworth Institute Activities — ist P.O. 6th Co.; Softball Team; Band and Orchestra; Glee Club, Director. Joining our ranks, from Wentworth Institute, we find the Academy crooner. As first petty officer of the 6th, he was found to be both efficient and willing to help. Be- sides playing on the cymbals or carrying the bass drum, Suel also found time to take over as Assistant Director of the Glee Club, and attempt pitching for the soft-ball team. Both easy going and easily satisfied, he will un- doubtedly make good in his chosen field. Take heed though, Don ' t let your voice carry you away. -4 St WILLIAM MICHAEL SMITH ' ' Snuff ' I North Street, Hyannis Barnstable High School Activi ties — Football Team; Band. When Snuffy moved down the street a block, he brought with him, in his sea-bag, a wonderful sense of humor, an even disposition, a predominantly pleasant personality, and a trombone, all of which he immediately put to use and never returned to said sea-bag. If he had only let the horn rest in peace, but then everyone is en- titled to at least one peccadillo. Bill ' s heart is as big as his appetite and his smile is incessant as the tides. Bottoms up, Snuf. [42] RICHARD S. THOMPSON D rAy Pond Street, South Yarmouth Barnstable High School Activities — Co. Comdr. Co. i ; Sailing Captain. With a roar of engines and a screech f)f brakes, Dicky Thompson usually wound up an afternoon ol back- breaking shijj ' s work as jockey ol the conirnand car. Al- fectionately kn nvn as junior to his classmates, Dick had the reputation of keeping a quiet and efficient study hall. He gained much valual)le experience in handling men while marching last to mess. STANLEY ALBERT TORREY Ea.st Sandwich Henry T. Wing High School Activities — First Petty Officer; Rifle Team; Rowing Crew. The outdoor type; a rugged individualist whose back- ground will stand him in good stead in his chosen profes- sion. Forever genial in the face of all obstacles, Stan is possessed with unusual common sense and an unlimited capacity for learning. Is valued by all as a true friend. ANTHONY MICHAEL VILLANO ' ' Chink ' ' 94 Prospect Street, Marlboro Marlboro High School Activities — Football Team ' 45, ' 46; Baseball; Dance Committee ' 45. This quiet boy from Marlboro who sparked the foot- ball squad to four shut-outs this past season will un- doubtedly continue to show great sportsmanship where ever he may be. Chink also covered the hot corner on the baseball nine, letting few runners pass on. A good student with a determination to get ahead and easy-going way of life all lead to a splendid career at sea. Always ready with a smile, we know whom to turn to if in need for encouragement or dry humor. [43] EDWARD JOSEPH WALL JR. ' ' Bulkhead ' ' ' ' Ed ' ' 32 Melbourne Avenue, Melrose Harvard University Aiiirilies — Dance Committee ' 45, ' 46; Softball Team. An ex-Harvard student who came to M.M.A. full of iin and vi ' ov also ready, williiit; and fit to roll up his slccNcs and ,t;i ' e Uncle Sam a hand iti tlie scrap he got himself into. It wasn ' t much after the da - that Ed logged aboard for duty when he discovered tliat he was goitig to sea 0:1 the American Pilot. Here ' s where he made his greatest disc( erv there are no Walls in ships; they ' re ■•Bulkheads !! RICHARD WILLIAM WALLACE Dick 282 North Main Street, North Brookfield Tabor Academy, Marion Activities — Football ' 45, ' 46, Manager; Basketball ' 45, ' 46; Muster; 2nd P.O. 5th Co. The shaded area behind Tanktop Willis will usually reveal, upon close inspection, the person of Richard William Vallace — a staunch keeper of the gear closet and quencher of the athletes ' thirsts. A B.T.O. in his own right, Dick is known as one of the few middies who can really work and yet know how to play. A timeless laborer for the Muster in his capacity of Editor, he will he re- membered for the weird conferences with other parties in the reception room. ALFRED HENRY WALIER IIW -Alfy 132 Naples Road, Brookline Berkeley Prep. Activities — Dance Committee; Cheer Leader; Rifle Team ' 45; Full and By. Small of stature l ut strong in spirit, never at a loss for words, his generosity being only exceeded by his varied multitude of big ideas, Alfy will best be remembered as one of M.M.A. ' s first corpsmen, a consistent member of the color guard and the proud possessor of D. Van Nostrand ' s Scientific Encyclopedia. Al has our support on anything he may finally decide to undertake. [44] LEON R. WARREN ' ' Tacky ' ' 389 Park Street, West Roxljury Boston Technical High School Activities — ist P.O. 4th Co.; Orchestra. Tacky Warren, the Academy ' s rhythm boy hails from West Roxbury. Without a doubt this man can hold more people in suspense and anticipation by his unex- pected movements. As a battalion officer, he was always found ready and willing to guide under-classmen along as any member of the awkward squad can readily verify. A good student with a definite determination to see his own aims carried out, he ' ll go far. LEONARD WEINBERG 23 Wabeno Street, Roxbury Boston University Activities — Dance Committee ' 45; Full and By; ' 47 Muster. As taps, that sweetest of all bugle calls, sings through the dormitory nightly, it never fails to bring to mind Lenny ' s excellent monotone droning through that same song during those brutal months on our first cruise. The first fellow in our class to get demerits, Weinberg blazed the trail down which his classmates constantly travelled in alarming numbers. Possessed of a cheerful and friendly disposition he nevertheless managed to maintain order in the study halls, for which he has the sincere, heartfelt thanks of his classmates. RICHARD E. WEST ' ' Dick ' ' Main Road, Edgartown Fordham University Activities — Sub Company Commander Co. 5; Dance Committee ' 46; Rowing and Sailing Crews; Muster. Martha ' s Vineyard lost its leading citizen on that gloomy day in February when young Dick West made that long-awaited voyage to the mainland and took up residence in that thriving metropolis of Hyannis for the next two years. A disciple of the salty Westerberg school, Dick ' s beaming face, good disposition, and ever present eagerness for a good time will be an asset to any ship which may be fortunate enough to secure his services. [45] RICIHARD C;. WEST -Ilo„k- -nick- 1 8 Fiske Street . Dn csirr Worcester . c acli iiu Into the Kast, down from the hills comes W i ii ester ' s own Dick Vest. Better known to his classin.itcs lor his earlv niornint; marches, Dick ' is fretiiiently in the renter oC tilings. We thank him lor his lectnres on ■ nn iitary liearini; to nnclerc lassmcn, w liieh wcic a henefit to e (T ()ne conrernecl. . l a s ■ Ixilihiiin and we.iving thron h ranks, he is consicmtK cleKint; mto ' Stratos- phere woik with a certain amateur meleorolo isl and never has to worry ai)out being late. Honk! JOHN CHARLl- S WRS TI- RBKR(; -J.C. H ' n v 3 Strathmore Road, Brookhne Berkeley Preparatory School Activities — Gunner ' s Mate; Dance Committee ' 45; ' 46. Here he is folks, John Charles Westerberg, one of the Academy ' s most talented Casanovas, who is blessed witli such personal magnetism, wit and charm, that ex ' en fisiies in Lewis Bay ha e been know 11 to tail lor liis line. John created siu h a sensation in Bermuda with his quaint Ai adeinx lin ;o tliat tiie local papers devoted a full column to its translation in English, for the benefit of liie native populace. Can be found at any time drink- ing Gobo and nailing down on the mess deck. JOSEPH ARTHUR WHEBLE JR. -Chief ' 19 Shea Street, Quincy Quincy High School Activities — Sub-company Comdr.; Softball Team. A member of the sol ' tl)all team and Sui)-company comdr. of the second com]:)any, the ■ C ' liiei was one of Quincy ' s many contributions to our sparkling institu- tion. He too will undoubtedly join the ranks of his family in this their chosen field. As we hav ' c all heard many times, let it not l)e for- gotten that, My lather ' s a Chief, my Ijrother ' s a Chief, and I ' m going to i e a Chief Without a d(;ubt you will find your goal. Art, and we are all behind you. [46] HERBERT FISHER WILLIS ' Dumbn ' ' Herhy ' 1083 West Elm Extension, Brockton Brockton High School Activities Y ooihdLW ' 45, ' 46; Basketball Manager; Rowing Crew. Dashing, debonair, manipulator of big deals, Herby has long been considered one of Brockton ' s more note- worthy gifts to the world. Largely responsible for our excellent relations with Latin America as he personally took it upon himself to cement our friendship in this field, both in New York, and on the last cruise. With first aid kit in hand Herb is without a doubt one of the more im- pressive figures at our gridiron contests, and a constant stimulant for our morale. — Oh yes! Among Those Missing DeChellis, Paul, 221 West St., Walpole, Mass. Edwards, Alvin C, 5 Ramshead Rd., Medford, Mass. Flynn, William, 3 Wadsworth St., Danvers, Mass. Gruber, Maxwell L., 108 Summer St., Maynard, Mass. Klein, Ralph J., Mudnock Rd., Salisbury, Mass. Peterson, Irving C, 233 Weld St., Roslindale, Mass. Putnam, Eliot Lee, 38 Summer St., Cohassett, Mass. Sagansky, Robert, 168 Garden Rd., Brookline, Mass. Sheehan, John F., 871 Main St., Millis, Mass. [47] Class Ring One of Capt. Copeland ' s varied ac- complishments is the designing of the official ring of the Academy, a ring which may be seen in all four corners of the world. The ring, designed when Capt. Copeland was the executive officer aboard the schoolship Nantucket, at first sold for only twenty-five dollars and was made by Bailey, Banks, and Biddle and Com- pany. The ring is a lasting symbol to the graduate of the position he has attained and of the knowledge of the sea which is his. Looking closely at it, a little thought brings to light the comprehensiveness of its design. At the very base of the design on either side is seen markings representing waves. Above the waves on one side is the anchor, symbol of the deckmen, and on the oppo- site side the propeller, badge of the engineers. Flanking the Massachusetts Statesealonone hand and the United States shield on the other is the Trident of the sea-god Neptune and the sword of Author- ity. Above the State seal and the United States shield, and under the protective wings of the American eagle, are the dolph- ins, representing great activity and excel- lence of performance, while around the stone on the top of the ring is the chain which binds all graduates together in a brotherhood, the chain of Everlasting Fellowship. Although only a handful of the rings were acquired over the first few years of its existence, it has now become a recog- nized part of the Maritime Academy. This ring will make new and lasting friends for all the graduating Midshipmen in any and every part of the shipping world. L4«J First Class Log One bleak and dreary day in February, 1945, some seventy-odd of Massachusetts choice sons alighted from the Boston train at Hyannis Station and made their way up the road and down the driveway to the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. This is it, we kept saying to ourselves — this is what we have been waiting for. As we drew nearer we sighted heads projecting from every window in the dormitory. We didn ' t understand the strange smirk on the faces nor could we fathom out why they kept yelling Go back and You ' ll be sorry. (It is surprising how fast one catches on.) We met the 0.0. w. (bearing the same smirk) who gave us our room numbers and whose orderly (with a sympathetic expression) showed us the way. The third class had reported aboard. No sooner had we dropped our suitcases when we were told to report to the gundeck to draw gear. There Moe Projectilehead and the boys gave us our first taste of C.P.I. If it ' s too big it ' ll shrink — if it ' s too small it ' ll stretch. Books, shoes, insignia, scivvies, blues, and a mass of other gear were piled before us. Stenciling, rolling, stopping, rules and reg. and receiving general in- doctrination as young men by most capable instructors, took up our time thereafter. Not to be outdone the Medical Department extended to us the glad hand — with a needle concealed within. This ceremony took place every Friday until that big day when the pharmacist ' s mates declared a field day and we got it in each arm. Meanwhile each new cadet had gone through the solemn ritual of packing his civilian clothes in his bag. But oh so reluctantly! And thus the time went by as we gradu- ally became accustomed to the routine and what was expected of us. (Ceihng unlimited.) We found that walls were bulkheads, floors were decks, and ceilings became overheads. We went up ladders, stowed gear and logged in. No longer did we use the conventional Yeah or No for now it was Aye Aye, Sir or No Sir. We became experts in the use of swabs, ki-yis, fox-tails, and scoops. We were prepared, unofficially, that is, for air raids and hurricane calls. There was much to learn but there were many to [49] teach us and so, when cruise time came to M.M.A. we were ready — wc thought. Just three weeks had elapsed since we entered the Academy to the time we went ashore on pre-cruise leave (leave that is — not a vacation) and yet we had been re- born. After a short — so very short — rest at home we found ourselves back at the home for a night and the following morn we left Hyannis-by-the-sea for New York and the U.S.M.S.T.S. American Pilot. By train to 125th St. Station, via bus to Fort Schuyler, and over the gangplank to the decks of the Pilot. Our education began anew. We soon caught on how to when entering hatches, to trice up sack and, in general, how to become a salt —third class. Fathommeters, range finders, helm watches, back pressure burners and bilges became a part of our every day routine. We were alerted for abandon ship drills, fire drills, collision drills and lower 2 drills. Sack drills were also held but only the first class participated. Our vocabulary grew by leaps and bounds with such additions as scuttlebutts, gobo, nails, and others not mentionable. Volumes could be written of our three months in New York, the Pilot, the liberties we made, the Chester House, the steaks at Jack ' s, the excur- sions up the Sound, the G.A. Club, and on payday the Diamond Horseshoe or the 400 Restaurant. It had its serious side, thougli. Two r ciUs ol ' great national — even international inij)()rtance occurred while wc were sailing the Sound. One day in . ) an announcement was made that siunncd the entiic world. One of the greatest leaders of our time, America ' s beloved President, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, had passed away; on to the world where war did not exist. Then in the following month the much-awaited ' -E day became a reahty. Thus the day toward which F.D.R. and the United Nations had worked endlessly was a definite date on the calendar. As the minds of the world ' s leaders turned toward the ultimate victory in the Pacific the minds of the midshipmen turned tow ard thoughts of home. Soon we were riding the rails again Massachu- setts bound. A glorious ten days at home and then back to Hyannis the second class reporting aboard. Life was made somewhat lighter by the presence of a brand new uninitiated third class. However we were by no means neglected. Happy Hank and his followers (of which there were few) were constantly reminding us of their presnce and of our subordinate standing. But there were other moments, among these were the several dances held in the auditorium during the summer months. Each dance was better than the one before, as each class tried to outdo the other. Our own [50] in Academy dance band very capably pro- vided the music for these affairs and long to be remembered are Flip ' s great trumpet solos of Stardust, Lester ' s sax abilities, and Tacky ' s percussion work. V-J day came quite suddenly and after staging an impromptu celebration of our own on the campus, the entire battalion was given liberty. The football season came and went and shortly we were home eating the traditional turkey (or a wartime facsimile.) December was upon us with our time taken up by basketball games, Christmas preparations, interclass snowball fights, and dreams of the forthcoming leave. The highlight of the month was the foot- ball banquet so wonderfully arranged by our one and only Comdr. Toot Ellis. The decorating committee went all out and through the medium of posters, pennants, crepe and hundreds of other incidentals transformed the auditorium into an ultra banquet hall. After a superb dinner with all the fixings, speakers of the evening were introduced, these being Commodore Bassett, Commander Thomp- son, Commander Ellis, Coach Bob Shert- zer, Team Captain Anderson, and Cap- tain-elect Villano. Special guests were Commissioner Storer, Judge Frankland Miles, who will long be remembered for liis loyal support of tlic team, Jack Shep- herd the famous artist from the enter- tainment world, Leo Shields former AU- Aincri( an end from Holy Cross and pres- ent (oach at Barnstable High School, and last but by no means least Swede Nelson former Harvard Coach and football of- ficial. Christmas arrived with all its joy and merriment — plus a ten-day leaxc. VVc re- turned on the initial day of and were soon engrossed in preparations ior exams. February was taken up with ])lans for our Caribbean cruise. Not all our energy was consumed by these events. Consequently with no obvious means of releasing this reserved energy nature intervened and so it happened. The inevitable result came one rainy evening when a great siege of hostilities broke out. Ashcans were falling, the ship ' s bell was ringing; the shrill clanging of the fire alarm filled the cor- ridors while the thumping sound produced by the pounding of 200 rifle butts on the decks; all these reinforced by miscellaneous outbursts here and there combined to give the eflfect of an artillery barrage as featured a major naval engagement. The reaction to the pulling of the main switch plus the lighting of brilliant railroad flares did much to enliven the evening ' s activi- ties as did the contrasting sorrowful, woe- ful, and pitiful expression on the floor walker. Eventually, however, the late hour began to show on the merrymakers [51] and soon everyone (there was one excep- tion) was slumbering peacefully in his sack. Home again for a short pre-cruise leave to bid our fond farewells. On i March the 187 members of the Battalion of Midship- men boarded the U.S.M.S.T.S. American Mariner at State Pier at Buzzards Bay. It was midafternoon when the Mariner pointed her bow up the Cape Cod Canal. We swung about in Massachusetts Bay, went back through the Canal past the Pier. With the blasting of horns behind us, we looked at one another and said Car- ibbean, here we come! We were exposed to Charleston ' s south- ern hospitality (that ' s what the Chamber of Commerce called it). St. Thomas with all its tropical splendor, the modern facilities of San Juan, enchanting King- ston and native Colon. Up the Gulf to Galveston, to Havana where everyone and everything is swaying, making our next to last stop at beautiful, colorful Bermuda. So it was that after three months of palms, squalls, bum-boats and cantinas the Maririer was once more alongside the State Pier. The gangplank went over the side followed by hundreds of sea chests and sea bags. The Pier was jammed as everyone tried to find sons, brothers, or boy friends among the deeply-tanned faces peering o cr the rail. It was not long (it seemed like ages) before the bat- talion oi ' joo strong, dismissed by Comdr. riioiiipson, |)ouicd down onto the dock to rc(ci c the loiul greetings of parents, brothers, sisters, and others (!). Gradually (in sixty seconds flat) the crowd dispersed — the middies were home for a 16-day leave. Two weeks of sleeping, eating -and so forth. Everywhere we went, everyone we met — it was the same old questions. How was the trip? How ' s it feel to be home again? Were you seasick? Was it hot down there? But as the saying goes, all good things must come to an end. Our leave over we returned to the Academy on 16 June — the first class reporting aboard. The day of liberation was at hand. We had finally broken the last link in the chain that had bound us as young men. We were at the top of the ladder, the high and mighty, the rating class — the new regime. With Bob Kauserud and Jack Flaherty as battalion heads and a host of efficient company officers, a bright future was assured. We sincerely believe that seldom before in M.M.A. history has there been a first class that has operated as much in unison and as efficiently as this one. Through the effort of Bob and Jack and the understanding and cooperation of our Superintendent and Executive [52] Officer the class was granted extra privi- leges that no other previous class had received. During our reign the band increased its membership, a male chorus was formed with approximately half a hundred members, new life and revised form was given to the Full and By, the baseball team soared to great heights in the Cape League while the football squad went on to win its share of victor- ies including the 21-0 win over Maine Maritime Academy. In July the one star flag of Commodore C. O. Bassett, U.S.N.R. was lowered ceremoniously, the occasion being the transfer of command from Commodore Bassett to Captain Howard G. Copeland U.S.N.R. Our new Superintendent al- ready has done much to benefit the bat- talion and at the same time has through the results of his efforts, brought favor and respect to the Academy as a whole. Sub- chaser cruises were added to the week-end schedule and while they meant the for- feiture of a long weekend liberty, the prac- tical knowledge and operating experience obtained on these trips more than war- ranted such a sacrifice. These cruises also afforded the midshipmen the opportunity to visit the lower Cape and the surround- ing islands, as well as Providence and Newport, R. I. The summer (lew by and it was not long before Labor Day was upon us. Summer had come and gone and so had the vacationists, particularly the younger set. The (|uiet September air was broken one weekend when eighty graduates boarded for their Alumni Weekend. Sail- ing parties, a sub-chaser trip, the bancjuet, and Academy movies highlighted their N ' isit so a good time was had by all. In October Hyannis was invaded by fifty of our rivals from Castine, Maine. It was the occasion of the precedent-setting football game between the Maine and Massachusetts Maritime Academics. The game, which incidentally we won 21-0, was followed by a buffet luncheon in the auditorium and later by an informal dance at the Legion Hall. A bevy of beau- tiful girls was imported from various colleges to be partners to the visiting Maine cadets. The music (suppUed by our own dance combo), the decorations, the game, the guests, the luncheon, and the intimate, informal atmosphere; all these factors contributed toward making the weekend the rousing success that it was. It was indeed a credit to those who participated in its preparations. Routine returned to normal, with the usual musters, turn-tos, classes, liberties and the numerous other incidentals that face the constituents of Academy life. On [53] Armistice Day the Battalion of Midship- men and the Academy Band participated in the local parade, the feature of which was the address offered by our own C apt. Clopeland. As the turkey cries became louder and louder we realized Thanks- giving Day was rapidly approaching. In less time than it takes to write, it had come and gone and the minds of the midship- men turned toward the Christmas leave. However fate (or should I say John L. Lewis) intervened, and the leave arrived well ahead of Christmas. Due to serious coal shortages caused by the nation-wide walkout of coal miners, the Academy sus- pended normal operation for a little over a week. The strike settled, the miners returned to work and the cadets did likcw isc. K cry- one buckled down in earnest during those few weeks that stood between them and Christmas; the reason for this abnormal determination being the announcement that our Christmas leave had been jeopardized by the previous suspension of studies. It would be, only as a result of hard concentrated studies on the part of every midshipman, that the fall holiday leave would be granted. Our efforts were not in vain for on the 2ist day of Decem- ber, the Battalion logged ashore. Returning on 2 January, the Corps was somewhat depleted. The second class was still at home, scheduled to return to Hyannis on the following day, and then to embark on their cruise on the day after that. While the first class was preparing for license exams and graduation day, the third class dreamed of the days to follow said graduation. As the final weeks of our stay at M.M.A. went by, we then realized we were finished — through -finis. Our two years have been memorable ones, full of moments of both joy and sadness; two years which are a milestone in our young lives, years which will serve as a spring- board into the future — how well we make use of it, will determine our success. [54] American Mariner March 1 June 1, 1946 Charleston On March ist, 1946, the Battalion of Midshipmen boarded the US MSTS Ameri- can Mariner at Buzzards Bay and set sail for Charleston, South Carolina on the first leg of the 13,000 mile Caribbean cruise. After a four-day turn-to, we pulled into Charleston on March 5, and were prompt- ly welcomed by all the city officials who promised to make our stay an eventful one. The beautiful cypress gardens and parks of Charleston attracted many, while several Midshipmen journeyed to the Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, to watch the regiment pass in review. The Seamans Club, a former estate, offered th e best food we had seen since leaving home and at reasonable prices. On our last liberty in Charleston, the Propeller Club entertained us at a tea dance and invited 50 beautiful young women from the swank Ashley Hall School for Girls. Among these were many of the famous names in Southern society. After five hours of heaven the dance concluded, and the girls boarded the bus to go back to school. Several of the Midshipmen rode back on the bus to see the haven of these gorgeous creatures and it was agreed that Charleston had really gone all-out and shown us Southern Hospitality. [57] St. Thomas, V. I. Our second jiort of call, and the (irst in the Caribbean, was beautii ' ul St. Thomas, V.I., formerly a Danish jxisscs- sion, but now under the flatj; of ttie I nitcd States. The Mdr ' nur moored at a (oalins; dock in Charlotte Amalie on a cloudless March morning, and w as greeted by most of the ne ro i)o|)ulation cMt erly awaiting the men from the mainland bearing the Yankee dollar. In exchange for the aforementioned, they offered sundry arti- cles for sale, shouting in English and Danish with a light negro drawl. Shining taxis were i:)lentiful to convey us into the tile-roofed mecca of shops that dotted the shore across the bay. Coca-Cola, ice cream, popsicles, hand painted conch shells, gayly colored bean and shell neck- laces, and famous St. Thomas bay rum by the case were among the articles offered for sale. Several of the more enter- prising midshipmen were engaged in bartering via heaving lines and buckets before the gangway was secured. Shortly thereafter a flotilla of roughly hewn bumboats was observed heading in our direction from the opposite shore. It was evident that the divers had become well acquainted with American tourists in former years, as pennies produced nothing l)ut a lustrous array of native ivories and a shout for silver, chief, silver. The first liberty party ashore discovered that what they had viewed from a distance during that anxious first morning was a rum factory, and a little to the right in reference to the ship -picturesque Den- mark Hill and the Governor ' s Palace. What had nestled in the hills a few points on the port bow was found to be the Castle of the once notorious Bluebeard, now a very desirable eating and drinking place. The town itself embodied the old and new within its bounds, and it was not uncommon to see classic examples of S]5anish architecture side by side, with modernistic dwellings. Subsequent taxi trijis to the hills and around the island substantiated the fact that here was a erital)li ' tropical paradise untainted by the hand of man. On the second day of liberty several of the cadets participated in a baseball game with the local colored contingent; and found that, despite the islands ' remote ge- ographical position, our tanned cousins ])laycd a lop-noti h brand of baseball. Numerous midshipmen fulfilled their desire to drink a Planters Punch while in the tropics, properly consumed after the sun has transitted the meridian. Among the places where the Punch was tested were the ' illa .Mgua, Hotel 1829, Blue- beard ' s Castle, and the fashionable Estate Contant. It was the last mentioned that won a permanent place in the hearts of those fortunate enough to attend the dance held there for officers and cadets. The facilities of the Officers Beach Club were made available to all hands; and it was here that we first realized the beauty of the palm tree, and found that it gave much needed protection to our fair north- ern complexions. Four days after we had arrived, the Mariner weighed anchor and put out to sea, infinitely heavier with the weight of souvenirs, and heavily scented by cases of bay rum. Even now, pleasant memories of St. Thomas drift back to us, especially after shaving, when the invigorating scent of Bay Rum brings back visions of clear tropic nights with the open spaces for a bedroom and the starlit sky for a blanket. Although it was our first contact with life in the torrid zone, shades of those joyful days will be the last to depart from our mortal minds until we meet our Pilot and have crossed the Bar, then on to San Juan. [58] San Juan From the ' irgin Islands the Mariner made the third leg of her journey in less than a day ' s time. Three hours before the approach of dusk she passed into the entrance of San Juan ' s harbor and was securely docked in Puerto Rico ' s capital. What we were to discover about San Juan was beautifully symbolized upon the ship ' s entrance into the bay by ancient, picturesque Morro Castle on the right hand and Puerto Rico ' s International Airport on the Icl ' l a symbol of the mod- ern, progressive world side by side with the old world of Spanish influence and nonprogressiveness, the latter perhaps overshadowing the other in our American minds. When the partially painted Mariner was moored and the rat guards were in place on the lines, we managed to find a few of those precious free minutes which we treasured so much, and they were used in that popular sport, lean over the bow rails and gas with the girls. Our proud ship was moored on what seemed on that first evening to be the city ' s Main Street. Broad on the star- board bow could be seen La Riviera, scene of many intelligent get-to-gethers and subject of beautiful memories. Dead ahead, in the street and in the water, were the sunny faces of Puerto Rico ' s youth, smiling sweetly up at the gaping Americanos, and on the port bow a tall white building behind a square, where on Sundays the citizenry gathered in part to relax and listen to the younger set beat out their incessant rhythms on five- gallon, three-gallon, and one-gallon cans. Liberty of course was the most interest- ing feature of this beautiful port and by most of us it was well spent. All agreed that the countryside was colorful and quaint, but so were the New Paradise, the Chicago, and the unforgettable La Riviera. The city and the country were never two more diflferent districts than here, however. A tour was arranged whereby we could catch a glimpse of the sugar cane plantations, the ox carts, the rolling hills, the beautiful estates, and al- though it was not outside of San Juan, Morro Castle, the old Spanish fort over- looking the harbor, AND Skid Row. It is not known whether any brave salt among us ever dared venture into Skid Row but it is assumed to the contrary, as to date none of us has been declared lost in action. In true tourist spirit we all jammed our lockers with taracas, coconut shell rings, bananas, and films exposed to the scenes of San Juan ' s home life, and with that typical pep we all know so well spent our last day and night as we had spent the others, roaming the streets and seeing for the last time our beloved rendezvous. The next morning, after four days in Puerto Rico, Our Career let go the lines and headed for the open Caribbean. None had the slightest idea how he was going to wangle a few more dollars from the next man, but he didn ' t care much. San Juan had dissolved our paychecks and it had been well worth it. We turned our backs on San Juan with happy memories. [60] Kingston, Jamaica Continuiiit;- mii- trek ;ii loss the Spanish main, wc arri rcl in the h.ubor of King- ston, Jamaica on a misty April morning, and were somewhat dismayed by the British buoyage system. After threading our way through the maze of buoys, we arri cd in the inner harbor to await a dock, and were inHnccHaleiy swarmed by legions of bumboats oflbring lignum vitac handicraft goods, straw baskets, and rum in exchange for the Yankee dollar, cigar- ctt -s, and ( lothing. A heated morning of trade came to an abrupt halt shortly after noon mess, when it was declared forbidden to trade over the side via hcax ing lines and pails. That evening we were supplied with British currency and briefed regarding our conduct ashore. Early on the next morn the Mariner weighed anchor and proceeded to a Unit- ed Fruit Dock, where we were once again greeted by the individuals from the bumboats, who had set up a market place the length of the dock. Laundry service, haircuts, souvenirs, taxis, and cards ad- vertising the more lively local establish- ments were offered. A few docks away on our port hand, the British Heavy Cruiser Bin)}iiiiih(ii)}, en route home from the wars, was tied up for a friendly visitation to Jamaica. Right close nearby was the famous city of Port Royal, a mere settle- ment in comparison to the once wealthy town that now lies sunken in a watery grave. In the heart of Kingston another monument of those long forgotten days was located, in the form of the Admiral Benbow Inn. The cadets at once set out in expectation of a joyous stay in this colorful town, but found, to their dismay, that the greater part of Jamaica ' s color lay in books and travel folders. The main points of interest in the town were the luxurious Myrtle Bank Hotel and nearby Constant Springs where several hours were whiled away in the spacious cool waters of beautifully tiled swimming pools. The town also possessed the home of the world re-nowned Myers Rum, where free samples of all types of rum concoctions were offered. During our stay the Academy baseball team engaged in a heated contest with a team of Cuban Semi-prol ' essionals, and after several near riotous arguments, emerged victorious. The main feature of the day, however, proved to be the sub- sequent Softball contest between two local feminine contingents flashily attired in multi-hued bloomers. The most pleasant memories of Jamaica were the two dances sponsored by the U.S.O. The Academy Orchestra per- formed admirably, and several sultry, tanned-skinned English and Spanish girls were on hand to make those affairs a tremendous success. Five days after our arrival the Mariner once again proceeded to sea amid the same setting under which she had arrived. The colored merchants, who had become by this time a nuisance, still clung ten- aciously to their market place along the apron of the wharf in search of the last few Yankee dollars. The majority on board the Mariner were disillusioned by the comparison between the Kingston of the travel folders and the town itself. However, it did present a good opportuni- ty to view the British colonial system, get a glimpse of Britain ' s mighty fleet, and visit the land of the buccaneers three centuries after. Despite the disappoint- ment in the town itself, several pleasant memories of a good time amid the better sections of town accompanied us as we sailed onward to Panama and new ad- ventures. [62] Cristobal, Panamd Canal Panama, crossroads ol llio world, link of the Americas, and gateway to the Pacific was the next port of call. In the early morning of Sunday, April jth, the Mariner slid gracefully up to Pier 6 of the government docks, nosing to within a few yards of the palm-line drix c leading into Cristobal, the American section of the city on the Atlantic side of the Canal. The inter-relation of Colon and Cristobal, ol ' Panama and the Canal Zone, and of the Panamanian and American ciu rcnc y was to confuse the lads from Massachusetts all through their isit. Streets with two names, two postal systems, and buildings frequently flying the flags of two gov- ernments did nothing to belay the con- fusion. With its usual forethought and generosi- ty the United States Seamen ' s Service offered assistance and entertainment even to the extent of a dance for the cadets at the Seamen ' s Club. Two baseball games were arranged with local teams; the Pro- peller Club sponsored a trip through the jungles; and through the courtesy of the Navy, one way voyages through the Canal from Pacific to Atlantic were given to the cadets on the U.S.S. Trego, an A.K. A., and on the escort carrier Saidnr. Duty days were spent in rigging an awning on the fore-deck and in painting the masts and booms. Under the tropic sun, both were tiring tasks, and relief was sought on the days following, either in the refreshing salt water in the gigantic pool at the Hotel Washington, or further out, in the fresh water pool of the Coco Solo Naval Air Station. A good part of afternoon liberties and an even greater part of the paychecks were spent at the Ship ' s Service at Coco Solo, the Post Exchange at Fort Gulick, and the many stores on Front St. where business was never done without a good deal of bartering. Rare and exi)ensive items were ])urchased at amazing prices. Silks from the Orient, French pcrfimies, aUigator handbags from South America, massive Mexican silver rings and the finest Swiss watches were all to draw the envy of the folks at home. As night fell. Cash Alley and Night Club row began to tingle with boisterous gayety. The honky-tonk music of a broken-down piano issued from the open door of Dutch ' s Missouri Bar across from the USO, as the grey-clad fellows dropped in to feed the kitty and sing a song or two. The Deacon down the street at the Navy Tavern was busy making out certificates for the boys before they left to catch the floor shows at the Monte Carlo or the Club Florida. One night, at the close of the first show, just about three minutes before liberty expired, a blonde singer at the Copacabana, bearing a marked resemblance to Betty Hutton, dedicated her song to all of Commander Thompson ' s boys. A mad rush to the ship ensued when she closed her lovely lyrics, as there were only seconds to spare. So it was, on the afternoon of the 15th, eight days from the date of arrival, that the Mariner backed out of her slip and started on the long jaunt through the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico. Easter Sunday was to dawn as the ship passed through the Yucatan Straits and a full two weeks was to elapse before the cadets set foot on land again, but they carried with them memories of an intriguing land, of Gatun lake and the thrill of passing through the locks, memories of pleasant swims and clustered store windows, of exhibitions and bawdy floor shows, mem- ories of Panama, the center of the Western world. [64] Galveston, Texas Back to the States for a while before continuing through the Caribbean, a chance to call home, white girls, American accents and real ice cream in the sodas: — those were the thoughts each fellow enter- tained on the 29th of April as the training ship, cloaked in a grey, wind-swept dawn, entered the long channel leading into Galveston. Around mid-morning the band assembled on the boat deck, and with a blare oi trumpets and a ruffle of drums the lines went ashore at Pier 41 of the down- town docks. When the first liberty party went ashore at 1330, it was discovered that the dock workers were on strike and no cars or busses were being allowed into the waterfront area. That meant a long walk to the city, but the stay in that part of town was brief Two days later the section on duty maneuvered the ship across the harbor to the Todd Galveston Shipyard, where repairs were to be undertaken in the engine room. Then for ten days the Todd f erry transported the cadets across to the center of town and back, a longer but far more convenient way to get there. The new location was also convenient to Commander McNulty ' s dingy liber- ties after a tough morning of rowing. These consisted chiefly of brief visits to the Longhorn either to eye a buxom blonde or sip a glass or two of Southern Select. The regular afternoon liberties however, were spent at Stewart Beach, basking in the warm sun or swimming through the long rolling waves of the Gulf This was usually terminated with a visit to the amusement park to ride the roller coaster or play the slot machines. After 6:00 P.M. the phone booths at the twin hotels, Galvez and Buccaneer, were usually filled with cadets calling home to say Hello and asking for more money. Lloyd ' s Club, the Alamo and the Brass Rail all became informal rendezvous, while several of the more curious cadets dropped into the Uptown or down to the Pirate ' s Den for a while. At least one afternoon was spent tour- ing Galveston and Island City on the rented motorcycles procured down near the seawall. This was a popular Texan pastime which offered much thrilling amusement in the space of a few hours. Before taking the last ferry back at 2130, there was always a group of fellows to be found at Walgreen ' s Drug Store, absorbed in a chocolate soda or stocking up on magazines for the trip to Cuba. This seemed to be the first and last stop of each liberty party. This was Texas, where the stars were big, and bright; the Lone Star State where the speed limit on the suburban roads was never less than 60 mph; Galveston, producer of real western cow-hide leather, the home of Cissy the gold-braid girl, and the Atlantic City of the south. In the twelve days spent there, several fellows drove over to Houston with its sky-scrap- ers and long roller coaster. They found that to be typically Texan as well. . .wild, reckless and carefree. After spending small fortunes on the slot machines and Bingo games, becoming practically waterlogged at the beach and risking their necks on fast moving motor- cycles, 191 weary cadets left Galveston on the loth of May. . .Habana three days away! [66] Habana Any length of time at sea would be well spent to enj() -, as the men of the Mariner must ha e, the splendor of stcaiiiinn into Habana Harbor, passing the ancient fortifications of Morro Castle on the port side, and to starboard the well-kept park leading to the high-domed Capitol build- ing. They dropped the hook in the inner harbor, a far contrast to the beauty of the entrance channel. Water adulterated with the waste from the many rum factories along shore coursed lazily about the ship, the heavy molasses smell tainting the air day and night. By this time the painters had reached the hull, and it was a pre- carious job wielding a brush and bucket while controlling the stagings lest they spill their passengers into the murky depths. The water taxis, which at first were so convenient in passage to and from the ship became verboten after a few were over- charged for their trip. The running boat was kept in constant use, and as soon as a load of midshipmen disembarked at the dock, they were surrounded by clamoring Spaniards offering everything from trans- portation and laundry service to Spanish delicacies and cotton neck-ties. The rum and cigar factories which offered samples to prospective customers were a source of interest to all, and al- though both liquor and tobacco were in- expensive at retail price, the opportunity of getting something for nothing attracted many. Alligator bags and perfume were also plentiful in Habana, even if slightly higher priced than in Panama. This was a city for tourists, there was so much to see. Cathedral Square, a cobble- stone yard at the intersection of lour nar- row streets, and presided o ei ' by an im- mense stone church was easily visited, as it was near the merchants ' district. Of course everyone dropped into the world- famtnis Sloppy Joe ' s Bar, which turned out to be nothing more than a glorified corner saloon. Quite a few groups spent time enough there to pose for a picture before hurrying off to see the rest of the city. Those who visited the Capitol build- ing, the third highest domed structure in the world, were in for a surprise. The famous diamond, placed in the marble floor of the great hall, had been stolen from its onyx and platinum setting! The sidewalk cafes across the street were pleas- ant eating places if one was not inter- rupted by the sudden showers common to the season there. On the other side of the harbor, jutting into the sea with majestic pride, stood Morro Castle, which with its vast caverns, endless tunnels, torture chambers, and diabolical devices for ad- ministering death and suffering, proved most fascinating. This above all was the most memorable sight for the Massachu- setts travelers in Cuba. Thus it occurred, engaged in discus- sions of this, and of Marina ' s, entertaining memories of the narrow and crowded streets, mosaic sidewalks and clamoring Cubans, and fearing inspections of secret cargo procured along the waterfronts of Habana, that the boys passed once more through the beautiful harbor gates, churn- ing the sirupy-brown waters behind them. So long to sloppy Joe ' s. [68] Bermuda Five days out of Cuba, a decrease in the tropic temperatures, practise in using the hand lead... all this added up to mean that the shoally waters of the Bermuda islands were in the offing. Then on the 23 rd of May, the American Mariner was seen cruising gracefully along the coast into the beautiful blue waters of Hamilton Harbor. Tall sailboats, racing gallantly along with the shij), long green lawns winding to the shore, coral reefs edging the pink beaches, white-roofed cottages nestled among the fir trees; these were the scenes that drew the crew to the rails and portholes that sunny morning. They docked, starboard side to, at Pier 7 beside His Majesty ' s Warehouse on Front St. The streets, congested with bicycles and horse-drawn carriages, a bobby working busily at the crowded intersection of King and Front Streets, and electric trains clanging noisily through all, formed a curious sight. This was typi- cal of Bermuda, the island untainted by the stain of modernism. The Queen ' s birthday, a national holi- day for the British, caused all the stores to be closed on the first day of liberty, but the following day found the midshipmen engaged in exchanging pounds and shill- ings for the British tweeds, Cashmere woolens, chinaware and perfumes at H.A. E. Smith ' s and Trimmingham ' s. The Sea Horse Grill in the Imperial Hotel, the Ace of Clubs and the 2 1 Club oflTered pleasant surroundings for an evening snack. Above all though, the Quarry with its cool, quiet atmosphere attracted the fellows after a hard day of work or play. A good meal could be had at any of the larger hotels: The Belmont up on the hill, the Princess down by the water, the King George, or the Inverurie on the other side of the harbor, but for sheer relaxation, the Quarry was peerless. Days were devoted on board to putting the last touches of paint to the sides, and ashore to bicycling over the hills and through the woods. The lily fields were in their last days, but still retained the beauty for which they were famous. Cool coral sands led invitingly to the thrilling surf at Elba Beach where most of the lads congregated. Several toured to St. George on the other side of the island, stopping on the way to visit the limestone Leaming- ton Caves, Tom Moore ' s Tavern, or the Devil ' s Hole, a most amazing natural aquarium. The planned departure on the 28th of May was delayed until early the following morning, due to an accident which re- sulted in a temporary loss of the use of the anchor winch, and also the loss of the port anchor. The use of a Navy derrick was necessary to secure the anchor on deck. After steaming from the harbor at dawn the next morning, when the islands finally dropped from view the red British courtesy flag was lowered from the foremast, and they were on their way home. Longings to return some day to the homey isle re- mained undaunted even through the severe storm which lashed at the Mariner as it crossed the Gulf Stream. Bermuda was a veritable corner of Paradise, adrift in the Atlantic. Four days more then hello Buzzards Bay. [70] Pilot March 1-June 1, 1945 The American Pilot belonged to the U.S. Maritime Service at the time of our first cruise. A grand old Lady. At least that was the opinion of our now salty class when we first saw her — moored with mighty hawsers to Fort Schuyler ' s dock on the East River. To us, on that first view as we passed the Navy Barracks at the Fort, she was a beauty, just what all good ships should look like. Within twenty- four hours it was a different tune, some- thing like this shouldn ' t happen even to Moe Le . When all the gear was safely aboard (perhaps we should drop the word safely — nothing was ever safe aboard that ship!) and darkness had engulfed the Queen of the seas, we got our first indoc- trination to the life which we were to lead for three unforgettable months, stand- ing watch as bow look-out. It was tough! oh, yes, it was rugged! But did we flinch? We sure did! A few of the upper classmen, among them J. ' . Murphy, Long-nosed All , Aiken, and handsome Devine, had voices like Bella Lugosi, in effect if not in tone. And who can forget the expression on Harry Kravits face when Daly, cram- med the deck hose down his neck, and said Let me know when you get water on deck, Harry. They were swell guys! Liberty in New York made up for all the miserable days aboard ship — that is, dis- regarding morning calisthenics on the dock. Just what good these were intended to do for us was never acutely determined; it seemed to be just a chance for the occu- pants of murderer ' s row to line up a few of us innocent youngies for a pleasant after- noon cranking the Vic to the tune of Robin Hood and puttsing up the fam- ous Li ' l Abner Boots — and with the last eighty-six spoken for the benefit of Alf Cunniff when he was in need of a mob of us to carry his stuffed sea-chest ashore, we left the Pilot, Fort Schuyler, and New York for Hyannis. Someday those of us who have made the sea a career will appreciate those three months as among the best of our lives. [72] Battalion Rates Company Commanders: Higgins, Foglia. C ohan, Misogianes, Brock, Thompson [73] 2nd Petty Officers: McMullen, Gibbons, Paulson, Dallas, Wallacf , Pitrpont Company Rates Battalion Comdr. R. L. Kauserud Battalion Adj. J. J. Flaherty Company i Co. Comdr. R. S. Thompson Sub Co. Comdr. J. Cahill I St P.O. S. A. Torrey 2nd P.O. C. L. Pierpont Company 4 Go. Comdr. C. J. Higgins Sub Co. Comdr. L. R. Warren ist P.O. C. M. Dallas and P.O. L.J. Fay Company 2 Co. Comdr. M. N. Misogianes Sub Co. Comdr. J. A. Wheble I St P.O. P. A.Johnson 2nd P.O. E. T. McMullen Company j Co. Comdr. C. R. Brock Sub Co. Comdr. R. E. West ist P.O. R. Saari 2nd P.O. R. W. Wallace Company j Co. Comdr. M. N. Cohan Sub Co. Comdr. A. S. Garon ist P.O. J. B. Nye 2nd P.O. M. Gibbons Company 6 Co. Comdr. C. R. Foglia Sub Co. Comdr. P. E. Abrahamson ist P. O.J. Paulson 2nd P. O. S. C. Shannon [75] 11 KM CLASS DIXIK. Dennett. W rstcrlicrt;. Kauscrud. C ' .ahill. West. R. G.. Saari, Cihhons. I cnrv . B, ( hard Coady, Brock. MissirI, Ihonipsoii. I icr|)()nt. Lipsitz. Lvnn. I ' cttrsdn. (.kiuiisc. Wallace West, R. E., Kestenbaum, Cohan, Ronan, Willis, Garon, () Uonnell. Wcinbert . . Ii aras. Hcltuila. Kinnally. Cox FIRST CIASS F.XGINRERS Giorgi, McLean, Johnson, Lucas, Kerr. .Ahrahanisoii. Shannon. Lannon, W ' heble, Milne, Minkkinen Wall, Smith, Campbell, Dallas, Fay, Paulson, Salandcr, Warren. Czelusniak, Puckhaber, Bonnafe. Flaherty Powers, Misogianes, Gordon, Misakian, Foglia. illano. Walters, Parker, McMullen, Higgins, Cluher, Phillips, Morrison [76] SECOND CLASS DECK Morse, Dempsey, Shulkin, Hurley, McLeod, Webber, Wagg, Cleveland, Bolster, Sutcliffe Usen, Egan, Miles, McCoubrey, Grey, Manter, Silverstein, Hanlon, Knuuti, Geary Russo, Mansfield, D. L., Smith, D. A., Ramsden, Reed, Burns, Marno, Law, Marks, Shea, Butler SECOND CLASS ENGINEERS Stevenson, Mason, R. W., Kay, Lorenz, Maloney, Kuliga, Callan, Baker Douglas, Graham, Hubbell, Peirce, Reardon, Harding, Welch, Mason, R. S., Jones Budgell, Simmons, Buckley, Mansfield, F. A., Malta, Tolman, Kiley, MacKellar, DeVarennes, Veasie [77] iUHiiiiiiiiiil THIRD CLASS DECK Uukc, Johnson, B. H., Crowcll. Downs. Strom, McAvenia, Hellberg, Lawry, Chase Kearslry, Rounseville, Islicrvvood. IVllbrd, McXaughton, Olson, Norton, Sethares, Casey, Ohrn, Legge V ' ogel, O ' Leary, Simpson, I ' ratt. Finch. Peters. Leach, Blatchford, De FeHce, Conway, Scott, R. H. i HiRD c;lass l. gl li:rs O ' Connor, Thompson, A. G,, Scott, C, VV,, Grinspoon, Xelson, Fournier, Goodwin, W. A., Keenan, Smith, J. A. Bravacos, McGrath, Bassett Dorsey, Fusini, Vaughn, Dunk, Macbeth, Cass, Hamm, Jackson, LeLievre, Neill, Rammel, Carpenter Goodwin, W. L., Gow, Amiot, Kittredge, Truvedson, Zimmerman, Warner, Harris, Hall, Ehnes, Sullivan [78] ■ i i iji i j i , i nm i m p j MMA Band McLean, Graham, Thompson, Shannon, Mason, Cleveland, Tolman Bonnafe (Bandmaster), Hanlon, Simpson, Keenan, Usen, Marno, McCoubrey, Hellberg Sullivan, Zimmerman, Manter, Maloney, Miles, Wagg, Hurley, DeFelice, Smith From a small nucleus of potential musicians organized by Mdsn. Casey in May of 1945, the MMA band has grown and grown to its present state, a powerful assembly of 35 musicians. Practice sessions held twice weekly have developed the various individual stylings of the men into one harmonious group. Each and every morning, the band plays for the colors ceremony, providing a rhythmic tempo for the midshipmen to follow, as they march around the mall. Under the direction of trumpeter ex- traordinaire Oliver Bonnafe, the band has surged to new heights through this year ' s gathering of new players which include Wall, McCoubrey, Tolman, Zim- merman, Hurley, Manter, McAvenia, Kearsley, Keenan, Simpson, Hall, De- Felice, Hellberg, Sullivan, Downes, Usen, Thompson, Jones, Shannon, Shields, Web- ber and Chase. Last year ' s players, the real backbone of the band, include Maloney, Miles, Wagg, Marno, Silverstein, Cleveland, McLean, R. W. Mason, Hanlon, W. M. Smith, and Graham. Bonnafe and Webber have taught the band members how to execute its various maneuvers such as the letters M, N, T, H, B, and our own anchor, with much skill and agility. The band has proved a definite asset at our football games by breaking out in song both in victory and defeat. Its dis- plays during the halves, brought much credit to it and the academy. The academy will miss the first and second class members of the band deeply and we all hope that the third class will keep building the band. [79] uance Week end Jones, Gibbons. Maloney, Miles, McA enia Garon, Morrison, Geary, Abrahamson, Bechard, Kauseruci On the evening of October i8th, a memorable weekend began at the Acade- my with a radio broadcast in which four of our prominent grid stars gave all the inside dope on the coming game with Maine Maritime Academy. A rally staged on the mess deck followed, with the Cap- tain and other ardent supporters speaking to the gathering. The band sent forth stirring music and the cheerleaders were given enthusiastic support by the sport loving rooters. Later on during the rally, the Maine Football team arrived by bus after a tiring trip and were shown to their rooms. Saturday morning the weekend reallv started to roll with the arrival of the girls from Bridgewater, Regis and Radclific. The young ladies were taken to their lodgings, to be called for later and es- corted to the Barnstable High School field. Game time was 2:30 and following the playing of the Star Spangled Banner, the battle was under way. It was ni]:)-and-tuck the whole first half with the home team leading by barely 2-0, at the half It still was anyone ' s ballgame going into the second half, but the much inspired Sailors [80] of the Cape drove on to crumble the Maine Cadets ' defenses and win, 21-0. Between the halves the band provided local color that would have done justice to any Army-Navy classic. They played martial airs and formed intricate maneu- vers cHmaxed by the forming of an anchor in front of the home stand where they serenaded the local rooters. After the game the Midshipmen took their girls to their local homes where the damsels could change into their best dresses in preparation for the evening ' s festivities. An excellent buffet supper, was the first item on the list of coming activities for the evening and was served in the manner of the finest caterers. Im- mediately following the meal, the dance, for which the battalion had been waiting so long, commenced in the building which formerly served as the Bachelor Officers ' Quarters for the Naval Air Sta- tion at Hyannis. The excellent lounges and (lance floor, ( ()U|)l( ' d with a soft drinks bar provided an almosphcic unbeatable ' on Cape Cod. Brilli.nil (oi sages of blue and gold, which added iuuneasurably to the spirit of the occasion, were provided by our thoughtful dance committee, for the midshipmen ' s guests. Thc were then introduced to the various guesls ol honor which included Captain and Mrs. Co])c- land, Commander Bellinger, Executive OfliccM ' of the Maine Maritime Academy, Captain Harrington, Judge and Mrs. Miles, and Commissioners of the Academy, to mention a few. Music was provided by the M.M.A. orchestra which made danc- ing to the tunes of The Talk of the Town, Whispering, and many others an unforgettable pleasure. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of an impressive gold trophy, symbohzing vic- tory, to the captain of the winning team by the skipper of the losing club. This game inaugurated the plan to have this token passed back and forth to the winner of this inter-Academy game in the years to come. At the conclusion of this memor- able event the dance continued until the strains of the orchestra ' s theme song brought the dance to a pleasant close. The midshipmen and their young ladies then invariably made an exodus to the restau- rants of Hyannis to secure a midnight snack. Their dates were then escorted to their homes, thus bringing an end to a perfect day which, everyone agreed must be duplicated in the near future. [81] Sugar Charlie 1321 The S.C. 1 32 1, commonly known as Sugar Charlie , arrived at the Academy for use as a training ship in the Spring of 1946, after an impressive tour of duty in the European Theater of Operations. The following is a brief history of the vessel prior to her assignment to the Academy: Sugar Charlie was built at East Greenwich, R. I., her launching taking place on 6 February 1943, after which she was commissioned in the U.S. Navy. The vessel ' s shakedown cruise carried her to Miami, where she was on temporary escort duty between Florida and the West Indies. Temporary duty and shakedown terminated when the vessel was ordered to New Jersey for anti-submarine patrol and escort duty. In February 1944 the ship was transported overseas to Liver- pool, on the S.S. James Woodrow to take part in the invasion of the Normandy Coast. The subchaser was delegated to protect the cruiser Augusta against sub- marine attack, and proceeded for the French coast on D-day minus one. During the invasion operations, the vessel was employed in transporting staff officers to the beach heads. Among the notable personages who graced the deck of the frail but courageous ship were: General of the Armies, Eisenhower, Fleet Admiral King, General Marshall, Admiral Stark, Rear Admiral Kirk, and General Bradley. Following D-day, the vessel engaged in escort duty, rescue work, and antisub- marine patrol until VE-day. In August ' 45 the x essel was loaded aboard the S.S. Stephen Leacock and returned to this country. In the infant days of the year 1946 notice was received from the Chief of Naval Operations that the vessel had been as- signed to the Massachusetts Maritime Academy where it arrived in the early spring, already rich in the traditions of the sea. [82] On July 20 Sugar Clharlic weighed anchor and steamed out of Lewis Bay bound for Nantucket on the first of its scheduled weekend training cruises. The ship was completely manned by cadets for the entire voyage except upon leaving and entering port, when it was under the expert guidance of Commander John W. Thompson, Executive Officer. During the course of the summer and early fall the midshipmen visited Provincetown, Martha ' s ' ineyard. Providence, Newport, New Bedford, and took several trips to picturesque Nantucket. Among the most pleasant and memor- able cruises was the trip to Provincetown where several of the midshipmen spent the evening at a Party for Spain given by the colorful artists colony. The trip to Providence enabled the men to attend the Brown-M.M.A. football game, and to become thoroughly familiar with Provi- dence after dark. Through several trips to Nantucket the cadets learned that al- though the island is quiet, it still retains much of the charm that it possessed when it was an active whahng center. Despite the fact that rough water was occasion- ally encountered, the trips remained so popular that several midshipmen volun- teered to surrender their liberty in order to participate in the weekend voyages. The sacrifice of Uberty entailed by these cruises was more than compensated for by the knowledge gained and by t he assumption of responsibility that was required, both experiences which will pro- duce even better Officers from this Acade- my in future years. The Midshipmen were given the opportunity to practice their knowledge of Seamanship and Engineer- ing, a factor which aided tremendously in lessening the monotony of every day class- room activity. On the cruise to P. Town the men were given the chance to swing ship for deviations; and during the trip to Providence they gained valuable experi- ence in night navigation due to the fact that the return trip was, of necessity, compelled to be undertaken after sun- down. Much knowledge was gained in regard to piloting and practical ship- handUng; and several of the cadets be- came famihar with the waters of the Atlantic seaboard as far south as Rhode Island. On October 22 the vessel left Baxter ' s Wharf manned by a skeleton crew and proceeded to Fairhaven, Mass. [83] Academy Orchestra The Massachusetts Maritime Academy Orchestra was started during llie summer of 1945. It was founded and directed by Midshipman Robert J. Casey of the class which is now graduating. The brass section was composed of John Flaherty, ist trumpet, John Gundar Miles, 2nd trumpet, Bob Maloney, 3rd trumpet and Harry Wagg, trombone. Malcolm Doug- las, George Cole, George Crickard, and Lester McLean composed the reed section. Tacky Warren ])layed the drums and Jack Hopkins was featured on the piano. There was no doubt that this was a well balanced outfit and it was certainly far and away the best orchestra on Cape Cod last summer. This year ' s orchestra was something difFercm. ImwcNcr. It didn ' t have any out- standing members with the exception of John Gundar Miles who worked his heart out on its behalf He devoted every spare minute to the orchestra and the results more than justified his faith as the band came through in brilliant fashion. The only men back from last year ' s or- chestra were Miles, Bob Maloney, Harry Wagg, Les McLean and L. Warren. Around these cadets the orchestra was built. New additions to the orchestra were Joe Silverstein, Seymour Zimmerman, and Ira Simpson on saxophones, Bob Mason on trumpet, Don Chase and Bob Telford on violins and Bob Collins at the keyboard. It was a bigger band than last year ' s and there was some doubt as to the kind of music it would produce. However, all fears were disspelled when the or- chestra, after five or six weeks ' daily prac- tice, performed brilliantly on the night of October igth at the Maritime victory dance. There wasn ' t one Midshipman who left the hall that evening who could not but feel a little boastful about his school ' s orchestra. [84] Glee Club Scott, C. W., Grinspoon, Crowell, Goodwin, W. A., Downs, Nelson, Ghase, Smith, McAvenia Harris, Gibbons, Paulson, Xorton, Legge, Dunk, Johson, Thompson, Hamm, Goodwin, W. L., Gow, V ' aughn, Scott, R. H., Graham, Law Budgell, Duke, Kearsley, Conway, Reardon, Olson, Telford, Cass, Bravacos, Jackson, LeLievre, Neill, Isherwood, Sethares, Blatchford, Peters Warner, ' ogel. Leach, Kittredge, Truvedson, Zimmerman, Sullivan, Mr. Ryder, Shannon, . brahamson, Puckhaber, Macbeth, O ' Leary, Carpenter, Bassett ' ' Do you men ever get together and sing, was one of the first questions Cap- tain Howard G. Copeland asked at an assembly; we hadn ' t but we do now! The newly formed male chorus under the capable direction of Edward A. Sullivan with the able assistance of Suel Shannon came about as a result of one of the first Wednesday morning suggestions. This group of singers owes a great deal of its progress to Mr. William Ryder, an outstanding director of some of New England ' s truly fine choruses, who did much in arranging and writing our music, correcting our off- keys and in general, instructing the chorus in the art of rendering its selections in a proper and creditable manner. Besides singing an occasional number for the battalion, the chorus was also featured on a radio program, over station WOCB; presented a very enjoyable Christmas program and highlighted its season with a personal appearance, before a large audience, at the Hotel Somerset, during a banquet, commemorating Navy Day. The chorus not only oflTered relaxation and enjoyment to the academy but it also helped to spread the name and fame of M.M.A. throughout Cape Cod and south- eastern Massachusetts. [85] Yearbook ' ' 9 WkA O ' Donnell, Misakian, Culver, Parker, Foglia, Morrison, Kestenbaum. Pierpont, Peterson, Puckhaber, Kinnally Gibbons, Weinberg, Cox, West, R. E., Wallace, Czelusniak, Salander, Cohan, Lipsitz, Garon The Muster, yearbook of the graduat- ing classes at the Academy, was originated by the class of June 1945, and has remained a fixture ever since. It is the hope of the staff that this, the last work of the class of ' 47A, will serve as a lasting bond between shipmates as we proceed on our chartered courses throughout life. It is a pictorial and written log, a source of memories, of our two years through the calms and tempests of Academy life. This edition, as in former years, was compiled by the staff under the adverse condition of possessing a minimum amount of free time and a heavily laden study schedule. Editor Wallace, faced with the task of compiling, writing, proofreading and publishing the manuscript was con- fronted with the additional worry of keep- ing all hands satisfied with the progress that was being made. Frequently the target of verbal attacks and loaded to his marks with manuscripts, Wallace per- The Editor and his right hand man [86] formed admirably as evidenced by this publication. The business end of the book was ably handled by Cohan and Morrison, who were a formidable sales combine to all prospective advertisers. Under the direction of Garon, a representative col- lection of snapshots was garnered from the ranks. Photographs of the individual midshipmen, as well as the enhancing illustrations of Academy activities, were taken by the Sargent Studios. These, in conjunction with the hosts of staff writers, typists, and other contributors, have pro- duced what we consider the finest publica- tion of its kind ever to emerge from M.M.A. We express our gratitude to our pilot, Lt. Comdr. Howes, who navigated us safely through the rocks and shoals en- countered in the preparation of the Muster. It is the wish of the staff that this, our Mish and Doc — We need more money yearbook, will take on added significance as the years go by; and serve to refresh pleasant memories of friends and ship- mates who have wandered far adrift upon the infinite sea of existence. Assistant Editors Salander, D. West, R. E. Czelusniak, L. Business Managers Cohan, M. Morrison, W. Advertising Managers Kinnally, D. Weinberg, L. • Photography Staff Garon, A. Coy, J. E. Muster Staff Editor-in-Chief Wallace, R. W. Art Staff Gibbons, M. Circulation Managers Kestenbaum, J. O ' Donnell, W. F. Literary Staff Cahill, J. Peterson, L. G. Lipsitz, W. Puckhaber, B. Pierpont, C. Fogha, C. Sports Staff Culver, J. A. Parker, W. [87] The Full and By, official voice of the cadet body at the Academy, is pubUshed ten times a year for the enjoyment of the BattaUon, with the express purpose of pro- moting a closer association among the student body, the Academy officers, and the Alumni. After an absence of almost a year, the paper has been completely revised as to form and size, and is now composed of six newspaper size pages. In addition to a complete coverage of Academy activi- ties, the paper has increased in scope to include poUtical editorials, essays, humor, and music. Although the pubUcation has not yet acquired the desired degree of literary quality, it is the hope of the staff that this will eventually be accomplished. In September, during Alumni Weekend, contact was made with the Officers of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy Club of Boston, and plans were discussed for combining the Alumni paper and the Full and By. This was a definite step forward in creating a closer tie between the graduates and the cadet body, and reflects credit upon the staff despite the fact that the final arrangements are being left to the third class. The rebirth of the Fidl and By is due largely to the efforts of Editor Bechard who, though lacking experience, guaran- teed the success of the periodical by his incomparable sincerity and capacity for work. Appreciation is due Lt. Cmdr. Howes whose inspiration and aid was instrumental in helping the staff to reach greater heights. [88] Softball Ml Culv s. W at; , .Sh.uiii..ii. Malon. ' V. Mas.,ii, R. W .. Main,, r, VVlicl)lc, Higgins, IMiillips, ( l clusiiiak, Puckhaber Through the efforts of Lt. Harrington, an undefeated Softball team was organ- ized from intramural teams which played during the afternoon recreation period. The team practiced every afternoon under the splendid coaching of Lt. Harrington. Only two games were scheduled, but nevertheless, both these games proved to be interesting as well as exciting. They were played against the Osterville All- Stars, one in Osterville and the other at the Academy ' s home field. The first game was a decided win for the Midshipmen as they came through with an 8 to 5 victory over the All-Stars. Eddie Phillips and Joe Lannon were at their best during the con- test and kept the opponents baffled with their variovis slants. .After the Midshipmen became accustomed to the pitching, they began to hit and assured themselves a victory. Wheble came through with two runs after marching the Softball nearly out of the park scoring Joe Lannon and touching all four sacks himself In the second game played at the Acad- emy ' s field, we were surprised to see a new pitcher in the box for the All-Stars. He really had a fast ball that very few of the players could hit. The first few innings went rapidly as there were no hits on either side. The All-Stars started the scor- ing and chalked up their only two runs, and the next inning the Midshipmen opened up and started a rally tying the score. In the last inning, Maloney scored on a squeeze play, when Fay bunted down the first base line. This ended the game and an interesting sport season. [89] Rifle Team ;lin, I ' i Usei Geary, Jones, L; In June, 1945 the M.M.A. rifle team was started under the direction of Lt. Martin who spent much of his time and labor developing an ambitious group of marksmen into a capable team. The first year we did not meet with much suc- cess as there were only two matches. The first one we lost from lack of experience, to the sharpshooters from Tabor Acade- my in Marion, Mass. In our second match we met with more success by licking an experienced team from New Bedford High School R.O.T.C. July, 1946 brought a more promising picture for the team with the return of practically all of the first team from the previous year. New upon the scene was Lt. (jg) Weber who replaced Lt. Ma rtin and now took over the reins to formulate a successful team of expert riflemen. A tough schedule with West Point, Mass. State, Coast Guard Academy, and New Bedford High School R.O.T.C. had to be cancelled when it was announced that the second class was to leave on its annual southern cruise January third, since a good portion of the team was com- posed of second classmen. The team was not to be daunted and scheduled a few local matches to furnish competition. The first of these matches proved to be rather successful when they defeated a strong State Guard team. The following week New Bedford High School R.O.T.C. Unit went down in defeat before our group of sharpshooters. This brought a close to a abbreviated season. [90] Rowins Crew Crounse, Missiui. I lionipson, Lynn, Wes t, R. E. (C ' o.v ' n) Willis, Saari, Kauscrud, Pierpont, Cohan, Gibbons Among the many achievements of our class during our two years at M.M.A. has been the success of our rowing crew which went through two undefeated years in winning the interclass titles on the cruises. Ably coxswained by Dick West and comprising many men who had previous experience in this sport, the crew reached its peak during the second cruise at Ham- ilton, Bermuda when they easily defeated the first and third class rowing crews and won the Academy Trophy. Many thanks are due to Mr. Roscoe who helped to revi e the interest in this com- petition. The experience and timing gained from rowing should aid measur- ably during a career at sea. [91] Baseball cth. Hurley, Lt. Harrington. ' illano, Lorenz, Egan, Sutc liHV, RounscN illc. Mt Cirath, Simpson, PictiiiftJ, Ciiorgi Powers, Foglia, Macbeth, Buckley, Smith, Waters, Warner, DeVarennes, Amiot The baseball season ended for the Maritime Academy in the first week of September, both mathematically and of- ficially. The cadets ended their season in second place, traiUng the league-leading Barnstable nine. In their last crucial game with Barnstable, the cadets were nosed out 3-1 by the superb pitching of Barnstable ' s Burlingamc. It was this game that meant cither the possibility of being champions or an alternate of ending in second place. This win by Barnstable made all mathematical possibilities im- possible for our ending up first, since Barnstable had finished all its scheduled games with only one defeat handed to them by M.M.A. at the beginning of the second half. The Cadets opened the second half of the official league season with 6-0 shutout over Dennis he re at M.M.A. The bril- hant Mr. Paul Powers was the winning pitcher in this fray with ex-coach Ayres his battery mate. Paul held the Dennis nine to one hit that evening while his teammates capitalized on four hits plus eight Dennis errors and six walks, for a total of six runs. The following clash was not such a pushover as the opener but again the Cadets were the victors in a 6-5 contest with Harwich. Coach Ayres received credit for this win with Young Doc O ' Conner as his backstop. Coach, as he was called, gave up four hits for five runs, while our big stickers banged out eight base knocks for six runs. Al Mansfield was the batting star in this contest, getting two for four while Charlie DeVarrenes, Link Rounesville, Bob Manning, Paul [92] Strike One Powers, Doc O ' Conner, and the Coach each got one safety apiece. The next game was a heart-breaker for Paul Powers as well as the rest of the team since victory was snatched away in the last inning and the game resulted in a 3-3 tie. Going into the last of the seventh, M.M.A. was sporting a 3-1 lead but this was short lived. It all came about with three singles and the tying run being scored on a steal home. There was a bitter dispute that the base-runner went out of the base line when he tagged home plate. Ayres, who was catching, claimed that the runner was nine feet from the plate. This protest was to no avail since the umpire upheld his decision that the runner was safe. Barnstable was the third victim on the list when Paul again pitched a marvelous game, giving Barnstable only one hit. The Cadets ' bats went to work again for Paul when they collected seven hits for a grand total of six runs. Ayres, Powers, and DeVarennes each hit safely once, while Chink Villano and George Sut- chffe fattened their batting averages with two safeties apiece. Once again Powers hurled a victory at the expense of Harwich and this time he allowed four hits, two of them coming in the first inning; one a triple, the other a single which protluccd the only Harwic h run. M.M.A. also had a total of only four hits but three errors and four walks proved to be the deciding fac tor in scoring fi r runs which was a wide ciiougli margin to assure ictory. The first defeat came at the hands of Dennis by a score of 4-3. This engage- ment was a seesaw ballle all the say with M.M.A. going in front by a score of 3-2 in the top half of the last inning. Dennis just couldn ' t be held down though, for they came back in their hall with another two runs, leaving ihc Cadets holding the short end of a 4-3 verdict. The second game with Chatham proved to be a slugfest with the final score resting in the hands of the Middies. Ayres went the length in this encounter and was the victor even though Chatham collected a grand total of 6 runs while the Cadets went to town in the hitting department to attain eight runs which proved to be more than enough to win this Battle of bats. The crucial game of the season was held August 14th before a large turnout at M.M.A. field with Barnstable being the opposition. Powers was on the mound for M.M.A. and he was opposed by Barn- stable ' s speedball artist, Burlingame. Barn- stable took a one run lead in the first in- ning and then was held runless until the Another Victory for Powers [93] sixth when they collerted another run. Giorgi opened M.M.A. ' s half of the fifth with a long double to deep center field but he remained on second as Burlingame struck out the next two batters. Buckley then singled but Powers grounded to second leaving two men on base. Barnstable collected another tally in the seventh to make it 3-0 but the cadets fought back to prevent a shut-out in their half by pushing over their only run. The pitching in this tight contest was superb with Burlingame setting eight down on strikes while Powers collected six strike outs and each pitcher allowed but three walks apiece. In the hit department Powers allowed four safeties while Bur- lingame bettered him by one less hit. The team donned their uniforms on the 5th of September to play a game with the Sandwich All-Stars, beating them 5-0. The game which had previously been scheduled for V-J day was rained out. Paul Powers took the mound for the Cadets with Carl Foglia his battery mate. Jim Waters was at first base with Paul Buckley at second. Bob McGrath at short- stop, and Chink Villano at the hot corner. The outfield included Al Mans- field in left, Curly Giorgi in center, and George Sutcliffe in right field. Buckley opened the game with a single to left and he proceeded to steal second on the second pitch to Mansfield. With the count 2 and 2 on Al, he unloaded with a tremendous drive into the woods in left field driving in Buckley but due to the ground rules, his hit was held to a double. The next two batters were strike-out victims but then Giorgi smashed a clean double into left center driving in the sec- ond tally. Clarl Foglia, the next batter, drew a base on balls but the side was retired when Sutcliffe flied out to the first baseman. The game went scoreless until the third inning when the Cadets collected three more runs on Chink Villano ' s single. Three and Two C ount an error on Waters ' sharp grounder, a walk to Giorgi, Foglia ' s bunt down the third base line with the bases loaded, and an error on a long line drive to left by SutcUffe. Sandwich was held runless by Powers and his skill, with men on base, allowed only one runner to reach third. He al- lowed but five hits, four of which were singles, one walk, and he struck out eight batters while Anderson and Shuster, the Sandwich pitchers, gave up seven hits, issued four wal ks while striking out five batters. This game brought to a close the activi- ties of the 1946 season, a very successful one at that, due to the fact that M.M.A. finished second in the Cape Cod League. SUMMARY MMA 6 Dennis 0 MMA 6 Harwich 5 MMA 3 Chatham 3 MMA 6 Barnstable 0 MMA 5 Harwich 0 MMA 3 Dennis 4 MMA 8 Chatham 6 MMA Barnstable 3 MMA 5 Sandwich 0 Won 6; Lost 2; Tied i. [94] Football Fusini, Vaughn, (Dhin. I unk. Smith., J., Kuhga, Scott, Shulkin Smith, D., Smith, W., Knuuti, Matta, Rounsf illo. Reed, Simmons, Kgan. Cicxciand Willis, Wallace, Stevenson, Devarennes, Powers, Kauserud, Brock, Misogianes, Lucas, Dorsey, Lorenz Lt. Harrington, Bolster, Parker, Gibbons, Giorgi, Cafil. V ' illano, Misakian, Baker, Mansfield, Sutcliffe, Coach Tulis M.M.A. 7; Exeler 6 Before a small opening day crowd of 2000 fans, the Massachusetts Maritime Academy football eleven opened its season with a win over Exeter. Exeter won the toss and elected to re- ceive. Kauserud ' s first kick-off attempt was offside, but on his second try the ball carried to the Exeter 25-yard line where it was picked up and returned to the 28. Three line plunges failed to make any headway and Exeter was forced to punt from their 30-yard line. The kick was blocked by a horde of M.M.A. hnemen led by Bernie Georgie. As the kick was blocked, the ever alert Bill Parker scooped up the ball and streaked to the Exeter 5-yard fine before being brought down. Bob Kauserud then smashed off tackle to the one. On the next play Bob bulled his way over for the season ' s first touchdown. Selecting the hard way of making the vital extra point, Kauserud plunged through the center of the line into the end zone. This gave M.M.A. a 7-0 lead. The rest of the first period was all in the cadets ' favor, as they pushed the Exeter eleven down the field and the ball was kept con- tinually deep in the opponent ' s territory. The team suffered an offensive lapse, however, when pay dirt .seemed in sight. The second period opened with the middies in possession of the pigskin on the Exeter 45. In this twelve-minute en- counter the ball exchanged hands several times on return kicks, but again both lines held to prevent any further scoring, although M.M.A. was in Exeter ' s terri- [95] tory the whole period with Exeter pene- trating only once as far as the cadets ' 45. Exeter scored their only tally of the game in the third period on a pass, but failed to tie up the game when the at- tempted placement fell shy. In the final stanza of this contest the cadets droNc deep into the Exeter terri- tory but lost the ball on the 12-yard line on a fumble. After an Exeter kick put the ball on the mid-field stripe, M.M.. . start- ed again on a goal-to-go clri c. Pliil Bol- ster, (icorgc Sut( liffc, and Hob Kauserud kept pi( king up yardage with the aid of short passes lo both Mansficlcl and Parker. The ball was steadily pushed onward to the Exeter 17-yard line. When touch- down hopes seemed bright, the final whistle blew giving M.M.A. a 7-6 verdict over an outplayed Exeter eleven. C.iplaiii illano Brown J.V. 27; M.M.A. 12 Playing in the Brown Bowl on October 5th, AIMA was beaten 27-12 by a fast and heavy Brown J. ' . team. Although the score 27-12 outwardly indicates pretty much of a one-sided contest this w as by no means true. Many times the cadets threw the Brown backs for losses of 2 to 8 yards, and many times our linemen crashed through to fall on a fumble or ruin a pass- ing alteni])t and many times the men backing up the line would charge in to assist the linemen in stopping a rush which Brown needed to gain one or two yards to make a first down. The most colorful and l)cst executed play of the game was a fake kick on our 20-yard line. Phil Bolster dropped back to kick formation and as Bob Kauserud c ame c barging around in back of Phil, the l all was waiting in Phil ' s hand. Bob then raced around his own right end and he didn ' t run into difficulty until he hit the Brown Secondary. Here he executed some brilliant footwork, and out -smarted his would-be tacklers to race the remainder of the 79 yards for a touchdown. Brown ' s arc (iiles Powell was a threat all afternoon and his star performance was a g5-yard runback of a 50-yard kick- off by Ed Dorsey for a touchdown. Ed ' s kick went to Brown ' s five-yard line and everybody expected the Brown carrier to be nailed in his own territory; Powell had different ideas though, as he raced up the sidelines. He out ran the entire Maritime team to go the full 95 yards for Brown ' s final touchdown of the day. Brown scored the other three touch- downs on another long run by Powell, a pa.ss to Zuber, and a line plunge from MMA ' s 3-yard line after a drive from their own 45. MMA ' s second tally came after com- pleting a march from their own 15-yard line. Bolster and Sutcliffe carried the ball alternately with a 3-yard plunge by Brock and a 16-yard flank pass to Kauserud added to ease the burden. It was Bolster finally going over from the 2-yard line. Again in the fourth period the cadets started once more to roll toward another touchdown. Phil Bolster picked up 13 yards in two attempts while Charlie DeVarenncs gained 18 yards in one try, but the next play was a pass intercepted by Brown ending the threat. [96] The game ended with Brown running back a punt. AI.Al.A. 27; Slockbridge Afrjiits 0 The Cadets went into the first iioine game in the history of the Academy at Hyannis with the intent of winning their second of the year against one defeat. The first half opened, progressed, and end- ed with the score still unchanged. It was a hard fought half with MMA threatening once in the first period, but the vet Aggie eleven held their ground. In the closing minutes of the second period, the Academy fans were disappointed twice when long passes from Phil Bolster to Bill Parker in the end zone were lost in the sun. On both occasions Bill was facing the low set sun so that at the last minute he lost sight of the ball. The Maritime eleven came back onto the field in the third period ready to make up for their previously missed scoring opportunities. Bob Kauserud opened by kicking to the Stockbridge 30-yard line. The Academy got their first break of the game when Bill Parker pounced on the kick to take possession of the ball. Bob Kauserud picked up ten yards on the next play and in two more attempts the ball rested on the Aggie 13-yard line. The next play was a pass which failed but Phil Bolster went the remaining distance on the next try to open the scoring. The extra point was no good so the sailors led the farmers 6-0. Kauserud then kicked off again, but this time the Stockbridge eleven drove to the Academy ' s 40-yard line. They at- tempted to pass on the MMA 40 but it was intercepted by Bob Kauserud on his own thirty and he romped 70 yards for the second touchdown of the game. This time the extra point by Gibbons was good, making the score 13-0. The score was boosted to 19 early in the fourth period when Bob Kauserud got away again to go 37 yards for a T.D. Two more ])()ints were added when Stockbridge were on their own fifteen, and a bad pass from center sent the back into the end zone where he was brought clown by end . 1 Shulkin on a great tackle. The bid for the 28th |)oint was bloc ked so the final score remained at 27 for the Maritime Academy to o for the Stock- bridge School of Agriculture. 21; Maine Mariliinr A a«l my 0 The Massachusetts cadets got off to a slow first half for the second week in suc- cession when they faced the middies from Maine Maritime Academy. The first half was about even as far as the yards gained was concerned. Massachusetts threatened in the first period while Maine drove to the ten in the second period but when the dust cleared at the half-time mark, the Massachusetts cadets were lead- ing by a slim margin of two points to none for the visitors. The two points were scored late in the second period after Maine had intercepted a pass on their own 30-yard line. On the next play the visitors were thrown for a 6-yard loss back to their 24. The Maine quarterback called for a pass on the next play. The passer faded back but was un- able to spot a receiver when he suddenly found himself trapped between end Al Mansfield and tackle Bob Baker. Instead [97] of bringing liiin down they drove him back to the end zone before they made the tackle, making the score 2-0. The second half was entirely different from the first. The Hyannis cadets dis- played real offensive power when they took the kickoff and marched for a touch- down in elc cn plays. They took the kick- off on their lo-yard line and it was re- turned to the 31. It was Phil Bolster who finally took it over after Bob Kauserud had carried most of the burden on the 90-yard drive. Mark Gibbons then con erted, making the score 9-0. Another Massachusetts drive was under- way in this period and again it was Phil Bolster taking it over from the nine-yard line on the second play in the final period. The final touchdown came midway through this period when a recovered Maine fumble gave the Hyannis cadets possession of the ball on the Maine 43- yard line. A pass to Mansfield was good for 25 yards and then three line plunges put the ball in the end zone. This time Bob Kauserud took the honors, making the final score 21-0. Bergen College 13; M.M.A. 6 Playing under the lights for the first time before a crowd of approximately eight thousand fans, the Maritime Acade- my was beaten by a one touchdown margin at the hands of a Bergen College eleven. MMA opened the game by kicking off to the Bergen 20-yard line where the run- ner was tackled by Parker and Mansfield before he was able to make a run back. After two plays which netted Bergen 1 1 yards, a fumble was recovered by Bob Baker. On the second play Charlie De- Varennes threw a pass to Al Mansfield in the end zone but it was called back be- cause of a penalty against the cadets. The Bergen club came back to take a 13-point lead in the first half though they were outplayed by the lighter cadets. Bergen went over the mid-field strip only once in the first period and this was on a 55-yard touchdown run by De Vangelis. The extra point was good making the score 7-0. In the second period the play centered around the mid-field section with De- Vangelis again getting away for a 50-yard run to give Bergen their final 6 points, riic Cadets had driven to the Bergen 20- yard line only to have attempted passes intercepted on both occasions. In the third period MMA took the kick off on the 4-yard line and drove up to the Bergen 35-yard line before they were stopped by a 15-yard penalty with Bergen taking over on downs. The fourth period opened with Bergen on their own thirty. They attempted a pass which Bob Kauserud then took it the re- maining yardage with Phil scoring from the 5-yard line. Mark Gibbons ' attempted placement was wide by inches. The cadets started another drive which went to the Bergen 14-yard fine but this drive was halted by the unexpected final whistle before the cadets could pick up the re- maining yardage. :M.M.A. 27; New Hampshire JV 0 The cadets won their fourth game out of six starts when they defeated a Wildcat J.V. eleven on November 8th. The final score found the Maritime eleven with a total of 27 points while New Hampshire failed to tally. This game was the thirdshul- out for the cadets as they had previously had held both Stockbridge and the Maine Maritime Academy scoreless. For the first time since the Exeter game the Mariners opened the game by displaying their offensive power. M.M.A. kicked to the N.H. 10 to open the game and a recovered fumble by Bob Baker on the Wildcats ' 45-yard line set the stage for the first score. Bob Kauserud, Phil Bolster, George Sutcliffe and Al Mansfield ate up the remaining yardage and it was Phil Bolster going over from the four-yard line to start the scoring. Mark Gibbons rushed in to kick the extra point. His kick was perfect making it 7-0. The cadets made it 13 in the opening minutes of the second period. A drive had started in the first quarter and it was continued into the second period. A block- ed kick on the New Hampshire 40-yard line started this drive. Again the M.M.A. backfield stars drove deep into the oppo- nent ' s territory. With the ball on the 3-yard fine, a quarterback sneak from the T was used with Paul Powers taking the honors. The third period opened with N.H. kicking off to the cadets ' three-yard line where it was picked up and returned to the 25. Again the backfield of Kauserud, Bolster, and Sutcliffe carried the ball to the N.H. twenty-yard line. The next play saw Phil Bolster rifle a pass to Bill Parker who took it to the eight-yard line. As he was about to be tackled, he lateraled to guard Bernie Georgie who went the re- maining distance. Mark Gibbons then kicked the extra point making the score 20-0. New Hampshire came to life in this period to drive to the Academy ' s two-yard line but a fumble recovered by Bernie Georgie saved a shutout for the cadets. The fourth jx-riod opened with the cadets on their own i()-yar(l line with ten yards to go on their fourth down. The fake kick was pulled with Bob Kauserud going for 25 yards. The next play was a pass to Al Mansfield which brought the ball down to the N.H. 20-yard line. The drive continued to the seven-yard line but the Wildcats held and took over on downs. They were forced to kick, however, to their own forty-five. Harvard JV 39; M.M.A. 0 An outclassed but definitely not an out- fought cadet eleven was handed its third defeat of the season by a star-studded Harvard JV team. Harvard opened the game by taking the kick-off on their own lo-yard line. They were forced to kick three plays later after failing to register a first down. The cadets took the punt on their own 20 but three plays failed to gain. The MM A kick was partially blocked giving Harvard the ball on the Maritime 30. From here Har- vard pushed to their first touchdown. The score was increased again in the same period when Red Hill, a Maritime Academy grid star in ' 44, romped 15 yards to tally. At the half time mark the Crimson led by a 20-point margin. [99] The cadets came hack to open the sec- ond half with two dvWcs that had the lans wondering in ania cnu iu at the lii ht and spirit the Maritime team ])ossessed. Bob Kauserud took the (i[K ' ninu; kiekoff on his own 5 and raced tlirough the entire Har- vard team before being pulled down from behind on the opponents ' nine-yard line. Four line plunges netted six yards, three yards shy of a TD. Harvard kicked to their own forty on the next play where MMA again took over. A lateral to end Bill Parker who passed to end Al Mans- field netted ten yards for a first down. Two tries by Phil Bolster and two by Kauserud brought the ball to the eleven. Five yards were picked up by end Al Mansfield as he carried to the Harvard six but the drive ended as Harvard held and finally took over on their own six- yard line. Three more touchdowns were scored in this half by Harvard to bring the final score to 39-0. Although it may be said that Har ard had the weight, the power, the experience, and the reserves, the Maritime Academy had the most important factor in any ball game. They had the fight and never say quits attitude which makes a losing team a great team. M.M.A. 19; Thayer 0 In the final game of the 1946 season, and the final game at MMA for the entire starting eleven, the cadets set an all-vet I ' haNcr team on its heels in a smashing K )-o i( lol . I his lilth win ol ' the season wliich ended with a ■; icioicl was the fourth shut out stored by the cadets. Previously Maine .Maritime . iademy had been beaten _ ' i-o; l ' ni ersity of N.H. J s 27-0; Stoi khiidge School of Agriculture, an- other all- et team, 27-0; and a 7-6 win o er Kxeter in the o])ening game roimded out the win columns. Thayer lost the toss and the cadets elected to receive the opening kick-off. The Thayer ki( k weiU to the MMA 35 where end Bill Parker picked it up and returned it to his own .4.7-yard line. The ball exchanged hands several times around the mid-field stripe and it w as not until lialf way through the period that MMA got into scoring position. The cadets kicked from their own 4H- yard line to the Thayer 15. The ball was taken by the safety man but he fumbled when he was hit. When the pile-up was unscrambled, end Al Mansfield had re- covered the ball to give the cadets a first down on the 15-yard stripe. From here Bob Kauserud, Charlie DeVarennes and Phil Bolster went the remaining distance with Phil scoring from the two-yard line. The second period was entirely one sided as the Thayer vets failed to cross the f)0-yard line. Although the play was in- [ 100 ] side the 30-yarcl line most ol the lime, the cadets talHed but once. This one score saw Bob Kauserud cat up 50 yards to out- smart the entire visiting team. MMA had taken a Thayer punt on the 50 and alter one play failed lo gain, Bob Kauserud took it offtac klc lor ' ,0 yards and a 1.1). The opening kick o(T in the second hail saw Bob Kauserud do it again. He took the kick on his 5 and with good blocking on the part of his teammates and speed and deception on his own part he romped the entire 95 yards for the final touchdown. Tackle Mark Gibbons made the score 19 with a perfect placement. Phil Bolster and Bob Kauserud started another drive, when both of them got off for successive 20-yard runs but an intercepted pass on the Thayer 20 deprived the cadets of another chance. In the final period another MMA drive had started in the final minutes of the game. Jack Stevenson started on his own 25 and took the ball to the 40 in one at- tempt. Paul Powers then picked up 5 more to bring it to the 45. After another line i)U( k had failed, quarterback Paul Powers uncorked a jx-rfect pass from the T to end Paul I ' usini which went for 46 yards to the rha cr 9-yard line. Time ran out on the cadets though, with the liall still on the 9 after two line plays had failed. SUMMARY MMA 7 Exeter .Academy 6 MMA 12 Brown J. ' . 27 MMA 27 Stockbridge Aggies 0 MMA 21 Maine Maritime Acad. 0 MMA 7 Bergen Junior CloUege 13 MMA 27 U. of New Hampshire 0 MM. 0 Har ard J. V. 39 MMA 19 Thayer Acad. V ' eterans 0 Won, Lost, i Director of Athletics Lt. (j.g.) L. F. Harrington U.S.N.R. Managers R. W. Wallace H. F. Willis J. M. Waters Trainer Francis B. Mungcr Chief Pharmacist ' s Mate, U.S.N. Captain A. M. Villano Coach John R. Tulis Publicity Editor R. L. Lorenz, Midn. L.E. Mansfield L.T. Baker L.G. Giorgi C. Villano Starting Lineup R.G. Misakian R.T. Gibbons R.E. Parker Q,.B. Powers L.H.B. Bolster R.H.B. De Varennes F.B. Kauserud [101] Hyan nis Hyannis, the popular summer resort of Cape Cod and the typical deserted Cape town in the winter, has been our foster home for the past two years. We have seen the town thriving with business in the summer and then slowly dwindle down to a small half-inhabited ghost town in the winter. For the first part of our stay here, Navy planes were constantly buzzing over the Academy, but now only passenger hners and privately owned craft are seen lazily circling above. Air service to the Islands, Boston, and New York began during our second summer here. During the same summer, the Hyannis Steam- ship Co. put into effect service to Nan- tucket Island with the purchasing of two, eighty-live foot, converted Coast Guard Cutters. .Also at the end of this season an LST, engaged in transporting cars and trucks to the Islands, could be seen pulling into the bay and riding up on the beach. And speaking of beache s, Craigville Beach, located just outside the immediate limits of town, offers a most enjoyable and relaxing afternoon from the rigors of Academy life. All in all, we have seen the town change and advance during our stay here at the Academy. With true friendliness the people of Hyannis have accepted the midshipman in a wonderfully accommodating manner. [ I02 ] ■[ if i I [ L ■ ■ ■ EDITOR ' S NOTE The Staff of the 1947 Muster presents this Historical review of the two years in which we have served as Midshipmen at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy for your inspection with the sincere hope that you may derive as much pleasure from this book as we have been able to gain in recording it. It is our utmost desire that we have brought back happy memories of our apprenticeship and that this book will serve as an everlasting bond between the individual and his school. Our gratitude goes to Lieutenant Com- mander Harold Howes, our Faculty ad- visor for his wise counsel in aiding and guiding us in preparing our material. To our Superintendent for the many unique ideas he has conveyed to us. To the First Class for the essentials that made the book possible. To our Photographer, Sargent Studios, our Printers, The Andover Press, and the many advertisers, our sincere thanks for your valuable aid. The Editor [106] w- High Resolution Sperry RADAR now in Marine Service ■ The Sperry Gyroscope Company, Inc., is now ready to scliedule deliver- ies of its high resolution RADAR.The Sperry RADAR is in full production and comes to you as a thoroughly test- ed unit— tested on the Atlantic under actual seagoing conditions and under inland water conditions on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River. ■ Sperry RADAR offers the ship- owner all the safety, economy, and improved schedule reliability pro- vided by modern radar . . . plus the added advantage of the superior de- sign and construction long associated with every Sperry built product in the marine field. ■ Sperry RADAR will enable your ship to operate on schedule . . . through fog, rain, smoke, total darkness . . . by its sharper, clea rer indications of above- water objects and hazards. Sperry RADAR provides a Gyro-Compass- controlled image and can be operated by bridge personnel without extensive technical backgroinid. For further par- ticulars write our Marine Department. AMONG THE MANY ADVANTAGES SPERRY RADAR OFFERS: ■ Clear images on a 12-inch scope. ■ Choice of true or relative bearing. ■ Defines distances from object to ship accurately on range counter indicator. ■ Operating range 100 yards to 40 miles. ■ Conforms with U.S. Coast Guard Specifications for a Class A Radar. ■ Backed by world-wide Sperry service. Sperry Gyroscope Company, Inc. EXECUTIVE OFFICES: GREAT NECK. NEW YORK • DIVISION OF THE SPERRY CORPORATION LOS ANGELES • SAN FRANCISCO • SEATTLE • NEW ORLEANS • CLEVELAND • HONOLULU Aircraft: Gyropilots • Gyrosyn Compasses • Attitude Gyros • Directional Gyros • Gyro-Horizons • Detonation Indicators- Automatic Radio Direction Finders • Instrument Landing Systems Traffic Control Systems Marine: Gyro- compasses • Gyro-Pilots • Gyro-Magnetic Compasses • Incandescent Searchlights • Steering Systems • Radar . 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Fay Mr. and Mrs. B. Harrison Cohan Mrs. Ida Helttula Lt. Comdr. and Mrs. J. F. Kinaly, USCGR Mr. and Mrs. Oscar G. Westcrberg Dr. and Mrs. John J. Gibbons Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dallas Jr. Mrs. J. A. Wallace Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence G. Peterson Mr. and Mrs. Winburn A. Dennett [.24] nULES OF THE ROAD for Inl nd Waters must be followed for harbors inshore of a line from Chatham Lights to Pollock Rip Slue N. E. channel whistle buoy, thence to Great Round Shoal lighted whistle buoy 9 , thence to Sankaty Head Light. 15 10 ' II 3 Lev2sec •■ ' ■:6: ■ - 5 3 ■ ■ 7 .::3..- ' %. mnf ■ ' ■■■• ' tsi J .. -vS l .y 22 J,o  ? : 7V2%l8 23 21 27 . 7 •■• OUD TPWER 9 9„ i H:. f x - I5 v20 -•••■•.. ,c ' fi ' ' -IO. ?-- 14 . • 19 19 -.le 14 16 I3-..- - lO. -Ip- ' 15 C ., 22 - • ..••■|5 15 14 ;roU ' r- «-- Jl3 -. 15 cy 16 21 26 29 22 . y, IS- 24 ' 2 29 L. •••■■32 .•■ 28 29 30 26 Hodges Kk — 20 --N-SA, 19 OQ 20 13 .. 14 2 s ' d... ' -h 32 :-i5 « ' ' ? iia 20 25 )■; 19 28 ,.27 33 40, . -31 20 16 .. 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