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

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19 Alastair Leblade — as legacy from the ' 49ers, cops the award for the most improvement in six years. He has often been seen pounding passing grades into the addled brains of the academi- cally confused, and often heard spielling classic statements in a bandsaw voice. He is an amateur birdman extraordinary and a frustrated P-51 pilot. The Blade, two edged threat on the mats, has gashed and scarred many an opponent who dared tangle with his sharp profile. His leave time is divided between com- peting with Rip Van Winkle for the most sack time, and Eddie Arcaro for the best horse-back riding. Who ever heard of a night in Pigalle spent in hangar flying with an RAF officer? If you hear, Sure I ' m slashing; at least I admit it, watch out; it ' s the razor on legs.. f AKRON, OHIO John R. Buchtul High School Kent State University Cross Country, Wrestling, Choir and Glee Club, Special Drill Platoon. Pla- toon Guide 4 ¥ ir 17

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iaseball, Wrestling Manager, Mono- gram Club, Glee Club, Dance Com- H ini((ee. Mess Committee, Squad Lead- Platoon Commander Few people realize that Danny Kaye owes most of his fame to his imitation of George ' s rendition of Dinah. Though we have all heard it many times, any gathering will find us calling George once again to come forth with this spirited slavic ballad. A true son of the Bronx, he is a rabid Yankee fan (they have won two pennants since he left). This man of unusual ability is Vice- President, Secretary, and Treasurer of the world ' s most exclu- sive club. The Cosmos, founded by him and his shadow, Short Stuff Manning, while in London in 1948. Jeep brought his heart with him to New London and here it has remained. Always a lover of the sea, any cruise will find George leisurely leaning over that lee rail counting the waves and watching the little white caps.

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L . - r : HayMnantl Charles Bassett Jr. A firm believer in the old adage, In obscurity lies security, Ray has been recognized as one of the quiet and more reserved mem- bers of our class. He is also recognized as one of the more talented members of Fifty-one, for Ray has become the distin- guished artist of the Dance Committee and all of the various cadet publications. The cartoons in this book illustrate quite well not only his fine work, but also his keen sense of humour. And who could ever forget the 400 club posters back in ' 48! Ran- some (his pen name) is also a musician of sorts, to those who like harmonica and guitar. He relishes fresh fruit and more than once has been bounced for lumpy laundry-bag. Though he lays no claim to being a lover, he has been seen with some very nice bundles of pulchritude. With his level, easy going nature and sense of humour, Ray should be in for smooth sailing. BLOOMFIELD, NEW JERSEY Bloomfield High School Dance Committee, Surf N ' Storm, Tide flips. Platoon Petty OHicer JTITT 18