United States Coast Guard Academy - Tide Rips Yearbook (New London, CT)

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2, ,, 2 ff! CLASS 0F 1941

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EL EB ALBERT CHUCK COLLINGSWOOD, NEW JERSEY INTRODUCING our only fugitive from Jersey, a man who manages to retain an incongruous combination of serious conscientiousness and an exuberant light-heartedness which somehow just fails to keep him out of trouble. From the very start, Elmer promised to be a valuable asset to the Academy and to the Service. Svvab year activities on the gridiron had Connecticut sports' writers reserving an honorable-mention berth for Elmer on their All-State team. Unfortunately his football career was abruptly cut short by a serious injury incurred in the first practice game of the '39 season. Elmer's talents are not confined to the gridiron, however. Our 'Joisey Kid will long be remembered for the pleasant jam sessions he led so ably with his trumpet. Never one to be satisfied with the increasingly frequent escapades of the class, Elmer novv and then kicked over the traces and launched a fevv on his own hook. ln a mild blow-off of patriotic fervor on Independence Day he secured the vice-presidency of the 50 Club. I-lis brief but decisive engagement with the Fifth Avenue pigeon will long be remembered. The typical- Gee fellers, l've just got to study. Deanna Durbin? l-ley, Wait for me -exemplifies his none-too-intimate contacts with academics. Your service days have just begun, Elmer, but '41 would find it impossible to place more confidence in any other individual. Good luck. Platoon Commander, Class Vice- President 45 Football 4, 3, M20- ager lg Monogram Club Secre- tary 2, President 1, Glee Club 4, 3, 2, Orchestra 4, 3, 2. 22

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nontnt Puwtu cnolwwlzml. SAN MARINO, CALIFORNIA FROM across the Rockies, vvith California written all over his shining countenance, came this true son of the Golden West. Along with him came a grim determination and an unbending will-to-do-, not only vvell, but to the finish. This salient quality has carried Bob along the bumpy road of academic life with smoothness and grace. In his manner is a firmnessg yet his speech is soft. Prom California deer country to New England farm country vvas just another link in Bob's endless chain of adaptability. Winter sports of ice-skating and skiing became second nature. Forced to give up hunting Qhe'll still launch a discourse on the subject at the slightest provocationl he has turned to the soccer field Where he has collected a varsity letter each year. Baseball also had a place for him until We dropped the sport. A bad nose retired this middlevveight from boxing. To many it is a source of amazement how he keeps abreast of all his academic requirements and yet is Number One man out the gate on liberty. The better informed can tell you that he does twice the Work in half the time amid the peaceful surroundings on Ledyard Street. There is no doubt that he has a real incentive there. So keep your stride Bob, the pace is perfect. The pattern you have cut from life is as suitable to you as you to it. Platoon Comtnanderg Soccer 2, vertising Manager of TIDE R1Ps. 24 lg Expert Riflemang Christmas Card Cornmitteeg Assistant Ad-