Northwestern University Naval ROTC - Purple Salvo Yearbook (Evanston, IL)

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STANLEY ANTHONY OBREMSKI O'Bremski fas in O'Brien, O'Halloron, O'Flynn and Oh nutsll Ah, too bad his shoulders, his sun glasses, his three stripes, his hair and his own opinion of himself don't show in this picture. Pittsburgh, he said, is so sunny and bright that sun glasses are vital, but Stan offered no excuses for the rest of his paraphenalia. With Claude E. Parker, king pong, as partner in crime, Stanley stole many a ping pong game from his opponents. Parker and Stan also took turns inflating each others ego by earnestly revealing, one to the other, how wonderful it was to be handsome, strong, gifted, and intelligent fespecially in fire controll. Stan would admit, if requested, that Phi 'Kappa Psi is the luckiest of fraternities and that N.U. is the most fortunate of schools. An authority on everything from baseball to Beethoven, the Pittsburgh kid spewed out advice on all the subjects included therein with the regularity of cement mixer. And of course, the sentence, She was a queeng all my women are queens, could only come from the lips of Stanley Obremski. Long live Poland!! CLAUDE EDWARD PARKER Claude may not be Warren, Ohio's only claim to fame, but he surely is one of them' .lust where we should sink our knife into Claude is a bit of a problem because he has several very tender spots. He acquired the nickname of King Pong. That should be enough warning to anyone dumb enough to wager with Claude on a ping-pong game. Just as there is an original Parker style in ping-pong, there is an original study called The Parker method of Fire Control. This great advancement in naval science, when revealed to Lt. Comthx Washburn by a shy and diffident Claude, caused quite a furor. It seems that the whole process is simplified to the extent that all you have to do is push down on the fire control button and then, still according to Claude, just wait forthe planes to fall. As a basketball player, Parker left much to be desired in form and grace. His gazelle-like strides up and down the basketball floor reminded one watcher of 'ta flatfooted giraffe attempting to run with his legs tied together. Appropriate comment! RICHARD HANSON PLANT Dick Plant, better known as the f'Flushing Red Dogn, hails from one of Brooklyn's smaller suburbs. Not finding the navy to his liking, Richard enlisted in the Sea Bees and spent a year of rest in a lonely Pacific paradise. After much persuasion, the Navy finally talked Dick into coming to Northwestern, where he gained the distinction of handing in the most perfect Descriptive Geometry final exam, in fact, it was per- fectly blank! As an engineer, Dick was soon convinced by Mr. Obert's thermo exams that he'd be much better off in some L.A. basket weaving class. Winning the Pulitzer Prize for his efforts as editor of the weekly Purple Salvo, Plant is the only senior who speaks Spanish with a Brooklyn accent. A pillar of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Dick is one of the foremost advocates ofthe Scott Hall Mixer. for it was at one of these that he met the future Mrs. Plant. WILLIAM OLIVER RAN IGY Almost the most ancient one of his class, Bill carries his age quite well. Only his hair reveals his antiquity and even that fthanks to Thomas, fnc.j gives every indication of being the original batch. But two small stripes show that Bill still has enough life in him to be considered by the powers above as something more than part of the scenery. His Phi Kappa Sigma pin and his mistrust ol' all and every woman are his two most prized possessions. Trading insults with Claude Parker proved that he had a sense of humor and in some cases a sharp enough comeback to shut Parker up for a second or two. Without actually being a whiz at the game, Bill went for ping-pong enough to buy himself a paddle of his own and once in a while a few of the dimestores' best five cent ping-pong balls. Indianapolis, Ind. and Lone ltanger Club No. 69 of that city mourned long and loud vihen Bill joined the Navy some years ago. And now they are mourning again because he has almost enough points to get out.

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LOWICLI, CARL KVINGIS Lowell Carl Oscar Kvinge, called Brute hy his intimates, first saw the light of day 21 years ago in beautiful Chicago. This fine example of Norwegian-American youth shows his Viking tendencies by his proficiency in such sports as gymnastics and swim- ming. Although his ambition is to become a good civil engineer, he doesn't allow himself to become overburdened by study as he finds time for at least five hours a day of pinoehle or honeymoon bridge. I'h'ute's love life remains a mystery but he occasionally mentions his beach acquaintenances , formed during his two years as a life guard. His pct peevcs are few but strongly felt, the major ones being getting up in the morning, the naval disciplinary system, liberal arts subjects, and people who mispronounee his name. Lowell's hobbies center around avoiding the report and Hguring discharge points. We're sure the llrute will someday make a fine engineer-if he can resist the sack. It ICI-IA ltD Fllltl-IAM McCLlNTIC If you'rc suddenly greeted by, Hi, Ace! you are probably being accosted by Dick Brown liyes lVlcClintic. Mae, who originated in Kansas City, Mo. another one of those show me guys. He is an even more doubtful Doubting Thomas than his chum Vaughan. Suffering from being a platoon commander under Guns Thoreson, Dick chose the Marine Corps as his duty after graduation. The two great loves in Mac's lif'e aie his little Phi Gam and his grandfather's, 44 which that gentleman is reputed to have carried into Dodge City. These two loves could be a dangerous combination if carried by the wrong man. As Phi Kappa Sig1na's woman eharmer, McClintic is lead only by Nelson lloques. But then when did a Scotehinan ever top a Frenchman in the wine women and song game- 'except in the check toss? Things to remember about Mac include: his dignified parade ground strut, his absolute correctness O11 Ztlly and every subject. and his defense of the Marine Corps. C I-IARLICS GIGORGIG MCGOURTY California exports many bizzare things to the middle west, but the people of Monte Bello outdid themselves when they put Charles fjust call me Chuck, girlsj McGourty on the train for this district. About as tall as some of his tales, Charlie has in his own words a soulful look, a handsome face, an effective line and a preambulating set of affections. Add a handsome gold fang to this impressive array and you have Charlie McGourty, lover first class. One of his lesser talents, picking winning football teams and sucker betters. has made CharIie's wallet many a sheckel fatte1'. He modestly attributes this ability to a superior brain. .lust naturally there had to be someone to squash this flow of self adoration. Charlies little friends Parker and Obremski combined their efforts to render him speechless with a little dialogue that begins thus: 'tWliat do they grow in Calif? . . . The speed of the MeGourty ascent of the social ladder has been phenominal. It began in the South Bend U.S,0.g hesitated in the Aragon ballroomg plunged through Howard streetg daflied at the Evanston Nurses dances and finally came to rest with the S.A.l?2.'s. JOHN HUGH MORAN They say that .lake has started a lawsuit against the city of Evanston on the charge that the city fathers built the local sidewalks too close to the seat of his pants. We don't know who is to blame, but we will admit that he has to carry a life preserver with him on rainy days to keep from drowning. As the only misunderstood genius of his class .lake had a hard time making the O.D. believe that his extra nap in the morning was necessary if the world was to successfully last another day. The only amazing trait about him was the fact that he could drink a glass of beer faster than anyone else in the class. As he explained to Will Tennison one day, I drink it fast because l never know when this joint is going to burn down and I wouldn't want to waste a dime. Weekends and Dooley are spelled the same way to Jake. How she puts up with him is still a mystery, but who can argue sense to a woman? If he had stayed around this area much longer his fellow Oak Parkers were going to put the last shot ofthe war in Moran. 23

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NELSON LOUIS ROQUES VVhen anything more French than Rocky appears, spear itg it must be a French-fried shrimp. Rocky was slid through 28 months of school without any notable adventures, embarassincnts, or misdemeanors. Whenever Nelson has occasion to speak to more than three people, there is always some discussion as to whether he has a ball of cotton in his mouth or whether he just bit the end olT his tongue. Undoubtedly one of these is the correct answer but no one knows for sure. His past history reads like a quick review of all the navy programs evel' invented. He has been in V-5, V-6, and finally in V-12. New he made the ROTC and what's more made lieutenant in the ROTC, a position somewhat analogous to ai general in the Marine Corps. The people of New Orleans have every reason in the world to be proud of their representative in the fraternity in Phi Kappa Sigma. He is dependable, quiet and industrious which means that in his present com- pany he is one rare bird. , SVEND AIGE SECHER Mr. Wilkens used to speak about Scowegiens and Svend ground his teeth. People say unkind things about Boston and Sandy spits flame. But go ahead and say something nice about the Aleutians and you will be an eyewitness to the meaning of the word beserk, complete with heartrending screams and bloodthirsty curses. Our little friend from Denmark came to us one day via Boston, Mass. Since then we have learned: people in Boston don't have blue noses, Boston harbor does not taste of teag and, Scully Square not an Irishman who cannot jitterbug. Sandy likes eolfee potent enough to remove tooth enamel, but only when there is no beer to be had. Irish in general, Cathy from Connecticut in particular, have always fascinated our little blond lover. Letter-writing was a task that kept him out of mischief during the week, but on Saturday night with Daddy Thoreson in tow he put all thoughts of pen and ink out of his head amid the peaceful surroundings of the Club S. WILLIAM BUSBY SKEATES ' Pause a moment and look at that middle name again. Now ain't that the limit? However Skeeter did all right for himself in spite of or maybe because of, that name. He was the leading eager beaver of the boys from Notre Dame right after he arrived at N.U. I-Ie even used to go on 3.6 liberty. However Bubbles Conners took him in hand and showed him the way to make 2.6 liberty and since that time Skeeter has been rctrogrossing quite normally. The weekly journey to Chicago's south side always ended in joy for Skeeter. What if he did have to ride 25 miles on the El? He could work up a mighty fine thirst in that space of time. While on the basketball floor Busby had a style all of his own. It consisted of leaping to terrific heights, kicking the heels together three times. and then slugging his opponents hard enough to gain possession ol' the ball for his team. His was the unique distinction of being the only company commander to command half of his house on the extra duty squad. And all because Skeeter needed a beauty nap. CLA R DON CHRISTOPHER SMITH Here is another name that is a little out of the ordinary. But then the owner ol' the name is also a little out of the ordinary himself. Stern-faced, flywaisted, broad- shouldered, Smitty is the perfect picture of what the lone wolf must look like. He is so close mouthed that if bartenders understood sign language he wouldn't open his mouth lor years on end. ll' the old saying, Still water runs deep, is true, then Smitty ain't got no bottom. His past is shrouded in mystery but these facts are known: Born? Yes, of course. Where? Kendallville, Ind. When? Years ago. Record? Only in the navy, nothing serious. None the less his future looks more bright seeing as how gradua- tion for Smitty will mean a pin striped suit and a felt hat. Maybe then we shall find out how this guy operates for operate he surely does. Despite his silent ways he man- ages to make it known to all eligible young ladies that Smitty around and that they had better act accordingly, which same they always do. ing fs