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

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I. ERNEST SCOTT DEWIS 971 Worcester Road Natick, Massachusetts Sweat Cadet Ensign, Honor Guard, Circle K Vice- President, Shellback, Alpine Club. Jovially bouncing up the gangway one ominous August morning, came our boy Ernie, ready to tame the world and twice as wild. Hard working and industrious, he loved a little fun. After straightening out a few cases of mistaken identity, from which he emerged unscared (almost), he spent most of his time telling us about those cruises — especially the one to the islands. Ernie was never one to sluff off on the books though, and we can remember many a night when he was boning up on the old Ships Co. and Navsci. But all ' s well that ends well, and with your smiling disposition Ernie, you are bound for the top. MICHAEL G. SWEENEY 140 Cottage Park Road Winthrop, Massachusetts Nebbish Cadet Ensign, Rifle Club President, Ring Committee, Chaos Committee, Muster Staff, Circle K. Forsooth, a dragon cometh! In the guise of a Nebbish, Miguel Swenya — Terror of the Pampas and famous Latin Lover — appeared at our doorstep. Undaunted by his slow start, Mike soon proved his worth. Favorably endowed with a fine sense of rhythm, though a little off in his timing, Sweens nonetheless managed to come out on top, and for his efforts, was rewarded with one stripe and the custody of the Ship ' s Mascots. We feel sure that in the years to come, our rolly-polly Apollo with his navigational prowess, will never go down at sea. 30

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JOHN H. CASHMAN lA Prairie Street West Concord, Massachusetts Angles Cadet Ensign, Muster, Horizontal Club. From the green tables of West Concord High came the boy with all the angles. Jack ' s first outstanding feat during his stay here was to read a book. Not just any old book, but the book. Shortly thereafter, during our second class cruise, the theories of this epistle were put into action. Success- ful they were ! Even to the extent of a stripe in 3rd Division for his efforts. However, all good things must come to an end, and this ran true to form. A born talker and firm believer in the principles of Maverick, we feel Jack will fill any inside straight that heads his way. i3 ARVID FRANK SUNDQUIST 18 Marion Street Hingham, Massachusetts Harpo Cadet Ensign, Baseball Manager, Shellback, Horizontal Club, Night Rider, 20-20 Club. Blazing out of Hingham on his cycle, averaging 85 MPH, came the only veteran hat-man of our class, Arvid War Story Sundquist. Jimmy, Mario, and George were his idols, from whom he gained his great quality to carry out what he says he ' s going to do. Squeaking through his first two years he almost stumbled on a high hurdled Naval Science course in his final year, but he blazed across the finish line. His numerous companions included one whose head was run over by a steam roller, Miss Freon 12, one who is only known by the shooting down of a lamp shade, and finally Miss Southern Charm, who has con- verted Harpo to the Biloxi Bombers. We wish Harpo all the luck in the world with his first job on the Delta Lines sailing out of OLD MISS. 29

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PAUL RICHARD LOPES 250 Shaw Road Fairhaven, Massachusetts Chico Cadet Ensign, Cross Country Captain, Des- peration Quartet, Circle K, Ring Dance Committee, Shellback. After a brief swim, our boy Paul arrived aboard the Bay State with gloves, sweat socks, and some strange ideas. Many of us owe much to his capable hands, for without them justice would have prevailed. Chico wasted no time after taps, and was soon noticed as a very able seaman. True recognition came when Paul was selected for a stripe. It was well deserved, at least according to his classmates. To Paul we wish the best of luck, but with his unusual abilities, we doubt that he ' ll need it. ROBERT BRUCE CHEYNE 230 Main Street Foxboro, Massachusetts Tiger Cadet Ensign, Band, Bowling, Alpine Club, Shellback. Meow ! Out of the wilds of Foxboro comes the cry of tiger, the self -supposed terror of his third class subordinates. Reporting on board back in August of ' 59, Bob was bound and determined to be a good youngie. Never having been to Europe, Bob looked forward to his youngie cruise as an educational and cultural experience. Yes, he learned many things, ranging from exotic Spanish dances in Valencia, to how to fight Roman traffic on a motor bike. But of all his cruises, this year ' s proved to be the most interesting to him; St. Lucia no doubt stands foremost in his mind. Who knows, we may find Old Clapper Cat right back down there after graduation. Well, whatever he does, we wish him the best of luck and know that our cadet ensign and steam martinet will be as beloved by his superiors, peers, and subordinates in any future service he chances. 31