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

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fi 274 ' CLASS UF 1941 A

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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

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KENNETH nlcnnnns GUUDWIN CONCORD, MASSACHUSETTS PICTURE someone reciting the Concord Hymn vvith gestures, and you have Sandy. His classic rendition of Emerson's famed verse about his home town will reverberate through the mess hall for years to come, as vvill his inimitable safety-valveu pipe it dovvn. This A'Yankee-from-'way-back believes in thoroughness and unadulterated straightforvvardness. His L'Speak up, man, speak up, is characteristic. Open speech and manners are visible proof of an open, honest nature that has never failed to vvin complete confidence from all his associates. Being a keen observer on matters of practical value, and a devoted reader of Sear's catalogue, he possesses a vvell of information on every useful item known to man. Nothing but the best in everything is his motto. An energetic dovvneaster, he is an early riser. lt is his practice to record the temperature and Weather every morning. As the days and weeks and years roll by his exuberance never runs dovvn. A 'Asvvab-on quiz brings forth a that one was on me, and industrious application to that particular subject results in a 'irnaxn the next time, hence his good academic record. Sandy doesn't believe in frills and foolishness, but calls a spade a spade. I-le wants to go to Alaska's forbidding shores. Should his vvish be granted the Bering Sea vvill surely have met its match. Sandy vvill enjoy life wherever he finds himself, and those near him will alvvays Welcome his presence. Platoon Commander, Swimming Manager 1, Expert Pistol.