SUNY Maritime College - Eight Bells Yearbook (Bronx, NY)

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WALTER F. DABBERDT St. james, New York Walt, .affectionately know to his classmates as t'Dabs, came to the Maritime College from Valley Stream South High School. He joined the class of '64 in September, 1960. Having no enemies, Walt was looked up to with both respect and reverence, not only by the underclassmen, but also by his own class. During the latter part of his third class year, Dabs decided that a life at sea wasn't exactly his calling, so he then became a meteoro- logist. He was an ardent man with the books, as can be seen by his fine scholastic record, but always had time to help a friend in need. The school recognized his scholastic ability by making him a Cadet Training Officer on the ,63 cruise, and we are sure the Third Class wonlt forget his quizzes given every instruction day. Not only will the Third Class remember him, but we'll never forget Walt, and we are sure Walt will never forget us. Admiral's List, Admiralts Star, Dean's List, Varsity Soccer Co-Captain, Intramurals, Porthole, Technical Coordinator S.N.A.M.E., Cadet Train- ing Officer. Slreirlx - f, 91 cs sssasassszssssssssssssssssasa f DAVID G. DAWSON N orfolk, Virginia Dave hails from the land where men are men and the w0m6!1 glad of it, Northern New York. An offspring of a Navy family, the salt water has been coursing through his veins ever since his Dad 1Hf0rmed him Army was a subservient word and the. Mar1nCS Wtlre boots. Being a scheming soul, Dave decided to combine profit :filth blue water and what better way than in the Merchant Ma- ne. h The Maritime College was not the paragon of social activity that he had unagined, but an academic load and belligerent firsties made 1mlOrget these shortcomings. Cigar smoke and the sweet smell of Stencil ink were forever impressed on his senses. . Hooksn was one of us to win the attrition battle. and found re- llef Undftr sail or on the golf course. He enjoyed his outings batik m the 3t1CkS where he related tales of mermaids and forty foot ser- pents to his amazed friends, he was always one of the better talkers U1 the class. W 1510 VYIVCS, no sweetheartsjno troublet' had been Dave'S l2Y' ,OF until lately when he realized that Southern women and mlrlt lulePS are a part of the game. , Dave h0Pe5 Upon graduation to run rum and coconuts in the Bahamas. His alternative is the U.S. Navy. GIGS Club, Yacht Club, Sailing Team, Prop. Club, Intramurals. 4, tf.. 111 ,

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Cross Country. VINCENT COX Schenectady, New YOTk H2 5 ,x , ., :lv ' ':::::::s:::::::::::::::::::::::l l -raw N. Q3 -.-me . xl Sw ROBERT H. CURTIN Alexandria, Virginia Four years is a long time in a fort or a ship. Bob, or Harriman as he soon became known, did not find it one of the most agreeable places to be in. We believe there were only two reasons that made him continue at the Maritime College. He wanted a Third Mates Ticket, and this was the only place he could get it. Bob is one of the comparatively few men who actually want to ship out. One year 35 a skipper and 1,11 be satisfied, is what he says. The only other thing that made Maritime life bearable was Harrimanas great interest in sailing. The sailing team offered an escape. Bob could always be found either in rack or at the tiller of some sailboat. The team made many off campus trips, most of them starting on the Friday before a watch weekend. The memories of the D.C. F rostbite, the Qhio State invitational, and the many trips to Navy will last a long time. As the skipper of one of the Shield sloops, he, along with the rest of the crews, soon got into the swing of Long Island Sound Social sailing. On the water most of his time was spent in heated competi- tion with his arch rival, Bob Duck. Someday Harriman would like to skipper his own yacht in the famed Bermuda Race. Deanas List, Varsity Sailing Team Asst., Team Captain, Cadet First Offi- cer. g 110 5 . 1 X skis M4222 52135: fi iii? X ti iii Q3 I glam salt infc woi witl rinf 'I he l hirr Ster lief in 1 pen lI1 L ivoi Jule l Bal Glel

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fl Q2 ARTHUR G. DeCOTIIS Lindenhurst, New York Art comes from a section of Copiague, L.I. called Little Venice He is 3 quiet, resourceful guy who does not succumb to any Obi Stafheiihe latter part of his Third Class Year, Art switched from Ma fine Transportation to Meteorology. During that same year he Wag -. . 3 owed as a unit of force, one DeCotus Artie takes - leasu ' ta ' 1, . . P FC in Swifnmino. Water skiing, boating, and dancing. After a long, hard :nv ' - - Wepk at the Fort, you can see him charging out of the gate home Ward bound, for some good home cooking and the special attentioni of a certain your1gladY- Upon Graduation, Artie hopes to be employed by the U.S. Weath- D er Bureau. WV e know that he is destined for a happy, successful life and wish him all the luck in the world. 3 -2, V! X at r t ss . it is t 225,41 J ' . ans.-ares t. . et X . G93 I, ,x Q, ' fi 'o if , : if-::::,:,g:a:s:::::::::::::::::::::aa JCSEPH A. DIODATI Bronx, New York Hailing straight from the Bronx, f'Boon,' decided to maneuver to Fort Schuyler where his high military aptitude would be best ap- preciated. Parkchester Fats will never be forgotten for his ability to hold hot dogs, blend in with the local foliage when trouble was in the air, and talk on any subject. Joe's hard studying and perse- verence have resulted in a better than average standing at the Maritime College. With his ability to think fast, his Madison Ave- nue appearance, and someone to get him up in the mornin he gi will surely go far in his chosen Held of Marine Nuclear Science. Dean's List, B , . . . . rman, Class Treasurer, Intramurals Coach, Manager. asketball Team, Baseball Team SANS Vice Chai W c0111 the 1 ler f laurl MUS fudti char H sured nam Bob 'F I 1 112