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

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CLASS 0F 1941

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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-

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Grants WILLIAM nlnnrlzn GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN Dons Michigan need a Chamber of Commerce? No, it has George W. Girdler, a walking testi- monial to the beauties and perfections of the Wolverine State. In addition to being an advance agent for Michigan this artistic soul has shown us all how to be a real pal in any and all circumstances. Although we haven't been able to admire George for his snappy QD manner of handling mechanics and physics problems, we have admired him for his solution of life's problems, he is a sincere, trustworthy classmate who always places the welfare of others first. I-Iis interest in people hasn't been confined to his classmates for he has been a pal to every eligible young lady at Conn. College and points north, west, and south. All of us have sympathized with George, as in Rio, Halifax, Havana, and Los Angeles Cto mention only a few placesD he has had to break away from young ladies in the midst of tender, budding friendships. If spirit and a will to play the game makes athletes, G. W. is an All-American. Unfortunately, in the year that he was to Hcome into his own as a football and basketball player he was taken out by that nemesis of athletes-a bum knee. We've all laughed at his hair trick, although some of us now leave the room, we've enjoyed his jokes, we've sympathized with his edorts for artistic improvement Qwitness his Christmas cardsD, and we've all been proud and glad to have been classmates and shipmates with him. Battalion Communications Officer, Class President 45 Foot- ball 1, Basketball 4, 2, chrm- mas Card Committee, Glee Club 4. 26