United States Air Force Academy - Polaris Yearbook (Colorado Springs, CO)

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B. B. Berg J. W. Beresford-Wood JEFFERY W. BERESFORD-WOOD Woody Woody is looking forward to graduation as his immediate objective, with pilot training at Laredo AFB as a follow on. His academic interests lie in the field of Economics ever since several unpleasant encounters with the Electrical Engineering Depart- ment sent him scurrying from the Purdue program. Intramural football and wrestling were his primary athletic interests. BRADLEY BURTON BERG Cube Rip Van Berg seems to have awakened just in time to come to the Air Force Academy. The people of his hometown of Pleasant Hill, Oregon never seem to say much about him except he seems to have disappeared for a long time and he reappeared at USAFA. Actually, when Brad isn ' t sleeping, he seems to do okay for himself. He has been on the Dean ' s List all but his first semester. He also makes the weekly pilgrimage to the slopes with the other believers who find Mecca in the west rather than the east. Brad ' s not sure about the future, but whatever it will be it has to be good. RAYMOND CARL BEVIVINO, JR. Bev Bev, leaving behind desires for an ivy-covered education, left Springfield, Massachusetts after high school to study instead in the hallowed halls of USAFA. In between cheerleading, singing in the Catholic Choir, skiing, serving as production man- ager and later as associate editor of The Talon, and just plain having fun, Ray managed to satisfy the requirements for graduation. But beware, he ' s really a latent genius who was merely proving that life is worth living — every golden minute of it. It ' s pilot school after graduation, then a toss-up between travel with MATS or adventure with TAC. TAG has the edge, but anything with wings will probably suit him just fine. JONATHAN CHARLES BIGKHAM }o Jo From the swamps of Louisiana, Jon has tra- veled the weary road of books to find himself faced with another, but definitely more appealing, road. In addition to the normal duties of a cadet, Jon was a member of the Rifle Team, Squadron Car Repre- sentative, and a Herder of White Elephants. After tucking his Math Major under his arm, Jon plans to meet his better half at the Chapel, and then to head south to work on those silver wings. 52

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1 LEWIS G. BENHAM Lew Lew came to USAFA after two years of study at a small college In Ohio. His ready wit and charm- ing sense of humor quickly made him many friends at the Academy. He soon proved that he was the master of the academic program, making the Dean ' s List five times out of the first six semesters. His high level of motivation and leadership potential placed him on the Commandants List one semester. He played freshman football his first semester and since then has been an invaluable asset to his squad- ron ' s intramural teams. His all-around development during his stay at the Academy should insure his future success in the Air Force. DAVID STUART BENNETT Dave The ugly man came to the metal monastery after a year of college only to be plagued by courses he had to take ahead of his classmates. He was on three Wing championship teams, sang in the Pro- testant Choir and the Cadet Chorale, was Ski Rep- resentative for his squadron, and served as Cadet- in-Charge of League II intramural water polo dur- ing the winter of ' 64- ' 65. He saw a generous spec- trum of merit (and demerits), and even made the Commandants List . . . once. After graduation, an- other trip to Europe, and pilot training, Dave forsees some fast flying, whether the craft is a single-seat fighter or his fleet, black Porsche. D. S. Bennett ' I RICHARD ALAN BENSON Whale Whale came to us from the campus of the University of New Mexico and the house of SAE. He took an active part in the spirit and functions of the Wing through the Rally and Dance Committees. But Dick did not let these activities interfere with the Toastmaster ' s, Skiing, Gun, or Handball Clubs. After futile hopes of attaining the Dean ' s List, he finally saw the light and devoted himself to the finer things of cadet life . . . These finer things have not kept him from becoming a devoted Vette driver and future lawyer. EDWARD BERBEREK, JR. Rock For Rock the date June 26 has been and will be a fateful one. On that date in 1961 he entered the Academy from the bustling metropolis of Lyons, Illinois, where he will return this year to give up his bachelorhood on that same date. An avid sports en- thusiast, he finds most enjoyment in football, run- ning into people, and on the ski slopes trying to miss them. Ed has put some of his enthusiasm to work for good old 18th by tying down positions on the all-Wing Lacrosse and Football Teams. Ed hopes to continue his prowess in the Air Force with the same ability that allowed him to survive the four years at USAFA. E. Berberek, Jr. R. A. Benson » v, 51

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THEODORE STEPHEN BIRKE Ted- After participating for 19 years in Brooklyn ' s Bedford-Stuyvesant Rod and Gun Club, Ted decided to come and try the air out West. With a year at Hunter College under his belt, Ted had no major trouble with academics, as long as there was a for- mula to plug. A city boy, Ted often took to the moun- tains to try out fishing and hunting; he could also be seen doing flips down the ski slopes at Winter Park. In intramurals, Ted helped 2nd Squadron in field hockey, soccer, and swimming. This grad looks toward a new LeMans, pilot training at Webb AFB, and flying for TAC or ATC. BARRY ALAN BLACKMAN Bab Cadet Blackman entered the USAF Academy on 27 June ' 61. In his second-class year he was a Flight Information Sergeant first semester and an Element Leader second semester. He was also Squadron Ski Representative and Squadron Cadet Club Represen- tative that year. As a first classman, he was a Cadet First Lieutenant and Squadron Information Officer. He pl ayed intramural football, soccer, water polo, and flickerball, and coached and played rugby. He was a member of the Ski Club, Cadet Club, Gun Club, Bowman Club and Professional Studies Group. After graduation, he plans to go to pilot training and then fly for the Tactical Air Command. B. A. Blackman T. S. Birke JOHN CLINTON BLACKMAR Blackie Cadet John C. Blackmar was the first man from Meadville, Pennsylvania to enter the Air Force Adam- emy. While at the Academy, Blackmar ' s primary endeavors were in cross-country and track. After winning freshman numerals in each sport, he won a varsity letter in cross-country the following year. Blackie ran two more seasons of cross-country and one more season of track before joining 6th Squad- ron on the fields of friendly strife. The Protestant Choir and Bluebards aroused Cadet Blackmar ' s mu- sical interests, and the Engineering Management major dominated his academic interests. JOSEPH OLIVER BLACKSTEN, II Job Job came to the Academy a mature young man with a very firm idea as to what his goals were, and when he leaves, he will do so a little more realis- tically, and a lot more maturely. His only real claim to fame at the Academy was owning the most ex- pensive car in the First-CIass lot, but we can be sure that starting with June, his stock will rise quickly. He reached the rank of Cadet Captain in the chain of command, arid served as the Wing ' s most devoted Falconer. J. O. Blacksten, II ' 53 , fela