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

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ALAN C. TRACHTMAN Staten Island, New York In September of 1960, Al ventured forth from a secluded life on Staten Island to begin his career as a mariner here at the fort A graduate of Port Richmond High, he quickly became acquaiiiied with the ways of the Maritime College and, after a hectic iridoctri- nation period, became a weekend commuter, furthering his Sea time by riding the Staten Island Ferry. O During his stay at the College, Al has taken on and defeated all challenges in chess and has also reigned as the 6'King of Darts. When June came around every year, Maritime Aln joined the rest of the crew of the Gray Whale on a Npleasuren cruise to Europe On this continent, Al played a magnificent role of the Tourrista,3 Al will never forget his many cruise experiments, including his Mir- acle Mile in Rotterdam. As far as the future is concerned, Al hopes to become an Admiralty lawyer and part-time Third Mate. We're sure he will be a success whether in this endeavor or in whatever else he chooses to do. Eight Bells, Prop. Club. ftain ,K Q3e'3r'x v Tgipii 9' .- ' GSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS 3888338859 Xa 1-X 1 sec fgx f .X .t Sf, . 7 x fs ,Jeff fs MFWVS ROBERT S. VARANKO Uniondale, New York In 359, Bob entered the hallowed halls of Fort Schuyler in the hopes of becoming a Third Mate, and, after spending four long hard years at the Maritime College, interrupted by a short vacation due to an auto accident, his wish will be fulfilled in the Spring of '64. Bob has worked hard when the road ahead seemed bleak and has overcome with us the many obstacles we all faced. Iiut Silent Bob has shared with us not only our studying and hard work, but also many of our fun filled hours. We all enjoyed the great times with the girls and Bobjs Manhattans, whether at the fort or on our Summer Sea Training Periods, which are called cruises, a misnomer if there ever was one. l'Ve can remember very distinctly his corre- spondence to Oneonta, and the car packing contest at Christmas of '62. We may rest assured that Bob will conquer all that stands before him and gain success in the future. Sa i 3 V X X ff S X tit te.5f.,,: Q, ff,sws,. 'i N. mf, . . :ge ec We f 55 S ' . , .-, Q3 ', ' I W, L .M 1' ff x Q, ss , Q, , -it , .,. .,aiMa,s1tm ,,,,,m,sWgQss Q X.. , .,.

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ROBERT P. THOMPSON Flushing, New York Bob, a tall, slender Scotchman, can be identified as a personali- ty plus man hailing from Flushing, Queens. With all the fond re- membrances of the Flushing pad,', past 2lUCl present, Bob was soon found hanging around with his thick-and-thin buddy, George, .For these two, parallel interests are the greatest asset to their friendship. Roommates, Oslo, scotch and soda, shotgun in Georgeis MG, AWOL-55, and anti-insomnia are some of the highlights Bob will always remember about this twosome's college days. Bobis wit has been ever present in its prime during various can- teen runs and folksinging get togethers. A firm endorsee of the Throggs Neck Bridge, all roads lead away from the forsaken penin- sula for Bob. To him civilization offers a Merch ship to carry his seabag on, short brunettes, and the future. Pershing Rifles, Dance Band. Rs Q swix . 1 V H ,213 0 ,x , 5 f si f 3 69 ' ESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS STEPHEN J. ToMMoNY Queens, New York Out of the wilds of Cambria Heights came a blessing to the Mar- itime College and the class of '64 in the person of one Young Steve. Always one to lend a hand to all, Steve gained the respect and friendship of many. He also enhanced the backgrounds of this same number with his never-failing Sunday evening thousand-and- one tidbits of useless information. Graduation holds in store for Steve the prospect of the sea and with it an immediate desire to see the world. We wish him the best in his chosen field. French Club, Cross Country, Prop. Club, Newman Club, Intramurals. xiii M 156 S x. 5

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ANTHONY D. VECINO Niagara Falls, New York Tony, a great ladies man from the Falls, ambled into the Fort on the 12th along with Hurricane Carol. He was immediately shown to his college residence, hold Jil, and introduced to his sixty lovely roommates. At the Fort, he has become one of the best members of the famous Rendezvous Club. A fine sailor, Tony has proved himself many times. Starting with Southampton on his Mug Cruise, he swooned the girls with his smooth line, and has been doing the same in all the ports ever since. One word to the girls: give Otto what he wants or else heill pout. Known affectionately as Rage by his classmates, the morning will always be remembered when he flung a chair across the room because it dared to stand in his way. On our First Class Cruise, his secret ambition to become another Rembrandt was manifested when he got his hands on some oils. He'll certainly be a success on the high seas when he leaves the old fort, both in girl charming and in engineering. Indoctrination Officer, Porthole, Protestant Club, Intramurals, I.R.C., View Point, N.A.M.E. x ix X X N i F .qw XWWC ,t,.,t , f to f X 'fxzblla ,x ,' I 1 w f a::::::::::::::::s:::::::::::::::::::a DOMINICK VILLELLA Riverhead, New York Hqet a Mlugi' or I could care less will often be remembered as Dom s favorite phrases. The Brooklyn and Riverhead Terror was not only the laziest class president in the schoolis history, but also Eric's best buddy. A favorite of 'A.J..S., the good Captain often referred to him as Rudolph Valentino in honor of his bonnie locks and frequently sent him messages on yellow sheets-at one time three in a month for un- related miscues. He is to be remembered for his chewing gum collection, a dark mustached friend in Lisbon, the Suisse Bar in Genoa, and his life's ambition: repay Captain Giblin. Class President, J.V. Basketball, N.A.M.E. Italian Society, Intramurals. 158