United States Merchant Marine Academy - Midships Yearbook (Kings Point, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 392 of the 1956 volume:

CLASS OF FEBRUARY 1956 RICHARD T. BARA Editor-in-Chief CHARLES B. CHERRIX Assistant to the Editor WILLIAM R. BOWDEN Business Manager CLASS OF AUGUST 1956 EDWIN E. ALBER Editor-in-Chief JOHN A. DUFFY Assistant to the Editor ROBERT W. BAILEY Advertising Manager LCDR. VICTOR E. TYSON, USMS O fficer-Adviser LT. J. P. WALSH, USMS Editorial Adviser NOT PRINTED AT GOVERNMENT EXPENSE To the Men of the Academy who gave their lives in World War II The Regiment of jl Cadet-Midshipmen dedicates... In September of 1939, the world was plunged into the conflict of World War II. To win that fight for freedom the victors paid a burdensome price. The cost in dollars was tremendous, hut the toll in lives was staggering. Our Merchant Marine played a large part in the winning of that conflict, and as such, paid its toll in blood. Many of the names on that roll of the missing were once Cadet-Midshipmen here at Kings Point. We at the Academy will he forever grateful to those men for their sacrifice. It is only fitting that we dedicate this 1956 MIDSHIPS to those men of the Academy who gave their lives in World War II. GOD BLESS THEM. Book of Tl This edition of MID tribute to those two our War For these-missing men Mttn iug of surrender NM-Tbeir courage gffri 3jf£axery in the s he •ed-and-twelve face of elemen preserved here tribute may ht been published small 1956 OINT, NEW YORK MARITIME ADMINISTRATION U. S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 1 • • • jpsts came ■ nes of the-“Rising Sun'’ dropped out of the West upon Pearl Harbor they caught the whole o! the United States nation unprepared lor war. Perhaps our worst deficiency was The valuable “Third Arm which bad poured a flood of troops and supplies |HK|kP Hrope in the first World War had declined into a weak fourth-place among the peaceful sea-going nations of the world. One day the peoples of America were celebrating a pre-Christmas Sunday: the next they were at war. Could the American Merchant Marine afford war? Very shortly the need was recognized, and a stepped-up ship-huilding program resulted. What about the men to man the vessels daily sliding down the ways of our humming shipyards? The Maritime Commission established man) specialized training centers on both coasts. The most urgent demand was for trained, capable officers. For this end the United States Merchant Marine Academy was established at Kings Point. New ork. This, then, was the cradle of our Academy, the second World War. Our nation was engaged in a most deadly struggle for freedom, and her Merchant Marine was in its blackest hour. Our troops were engaged on two fronts with thousands of miles of oceans between them and their supply terminals. These same oceans were the hunting grounds of the infamous submarine wolf-packs. Our ships were either lightly-armed or not armed at all, yet time and again they ventured forth to bring desperately-needed supplies to the front. Yet, the staggering losses continued to rise. The hour was crucial. The crisis had truly come. i As Axis submarine tactics became more ruthless, the Allies reactivated the World War I strategy of sending ships in large convoys protected by a virtual fence of anti-submarine vessels. mmm V - 'H . - , - ■ The Merch ■ � f?Ferr The life line of our invading forces in the island campaigns in the Pacific ten our Merchant Marine. Long after an island had been secured, our vessels pourei supplies into it, thus making it a hopping-off-place for the next jungle campaign On the home front, factories poured forth vast quantities of supplies and arms for troops on the front. Transporting these huge volumes across thou- sands of miles of enemy-infested ocean ivas the job of the Merchant Marine, Marine at War... The Merchant Marine was at war. Slowly the speed ahead of the speed of ship destruction. The Allies began to Convoys began to dot the ocean and submarines to infest the bottom. In thefmidst of all this action a group of young student-officers, as part of their schooling, were being sent out on these pack-horses of the sea. These students shared the life of seamen as part of their training. Theirs was no cramped, ill-equipped school-ship. They shipped out in active American merchantmen, sweated out submarine attacks, rejoiced upon reaching port safely, struggled and died alongside the men whom they had chosen to join. The Murmansk run—a hot box within the Arctic circle! German U-boats imposed daily tribute on the convoys plying this route. Still the ships plowed steadily on, building up the capabilities of the Eastern front, so that Allied defeat became improbable. The Straits of Gibraltar were a veritable death-trap for convoys approaching there. The Axis submariners knew where they were headed and were willing to wait. Still, supplies flowed on into the Mediterranean, bolstering beachheads, supplying an army on the move. The Normandy invasion, and the last big push! The merchantmen waited only until the foothold was secure on the beach before they poured in an endless train of supplies. They dumped their dangerous cargoes into lighters and onto improvised docks under fire. Hardly the place for the faint of heart! Their activities were too numerous and varied to list. Their job was unpublicized, indispensable and deadly. Their value in the Pacific theater prompted General Douglas MacArthur to say: “Without the undying courage of the Merchant Marine, the war in the Pacific might never have come to its happy conclusion.” o| ship production pushed gain supremacy of the seas. A story of sacrifice... The convoy system was devised to protect slow merchant vessels from the German wolf-packs. Around the perimeter of vessels ranged the convoy escorts, ferreting out the enemy submariners. The hunter and the hunted! Aboard the ships men went about their routine daily tasks and chores. Lifeboats were always swung out. A seaman never knew when his vessel was in the cross-hairs of an enemy periscope. A torpedo streaking through the water, a flash of light, a mighty clap of man-made thunder, and a once-staunch ship was a torn, wounded hulk on her way to the grave. Seamen were cast out on the cold, hostile sea, bobbing in lifejackets, or, if they had time, in a small storm-tossed lifeboat. Many drifted for days, awaiting a rescue that never came, left to die in that barren, landless void of the sea. Men faced these dangers with an almost boring recurrence. Acts of heroism and daring went unnoticed in the welter of momentous activity. Where did we get such men? On our war memorial gleam two hundred-and-twelve names, the names of fellow Cadet-Midshipmen who, in the course of duty, lost their lives in the protection of our country. This is where we get such men. Not all of the ships got through safely. If a vessel's cargo was explosive, the only evidence of a hit was a blast of detonation, a wave of concussion, and a streak of boiling white water. Another ship and another crew lost in the struggle for a free world. Constant vigilance was the price of survival at sea. Forced to their limits, tired eyes scanned the horizon in the hope of sighting the dreaded wake of a periscope before it was too late. Through fog and darkness, the ships steamed on, their sole security resting in the quality and alertness of the man on the bridge. The Mission of the United States Merchant Marine Academy To attract a high type of young American with a definite ambition to become an Officer in the United States Merchant Marine; To impart to him the necessary academic background and the fundamentals of a practical nautical educa- tion essential to a successful career at sea; To develop in him a high sense of honor, uprightness, and loyalty; To instill in him a pride in his profession, and a deter- mination to uphold the traditions of the Merchant Marine; and By effective teaching, training, and guidance, to send him forth to his calling with a deep respect and affection for the United States Merchant Marine Cadet Corps and its Academy. In the hands of the Administration lies the future of the Academy. It is to this body of men that we must look for the guiding light of leadership, for it is they, more than any others, who control the life of each and every Cadet-Midshipman. The Administration must so run the Academy as to be able to attract the high type of young American who is so essential to the United States Merchant Marine today. I CADET-MIDSHIPMAN FRANCIS A. DALES Official citation as follows: “The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Merchant Marine Dis- tinguished Service Medal to: Francis A. Dales Cadet-Midshipman (Deck) Citation: For heroism above and beyond the call of duty. His ship was a freighter carrying drums of high- octane gasoline, one of two American ships, in a small British convoy to Malta. Orders were to get through at all costs. Heavily escorted, the convoy moved into the Mediterranean, and before noon of that day the enemy’s attack began. From then on the entire convoy was under constant attack from axis planes and submarines. Assigned the command of an anti-aircraft gun mounted on the bridge. Dales contributed to the successful defense of his ship for three days. At 4:00 A.M. on the morning of the fourth day, torpedo boats succeeded in breaking through and two attacked from opposite sides. Sneaking in close under cover of the dark- ness one opened point-blank fire on Dale’s position with four .50 caliber machine guns, sweeping the bridge and killing three of his gun crew in the first bursts. The other sent its deadly torpedo into the opposite side of the freighter. Neither the heavy fire from the first torpedo boat nor the torpedo from the second drove Dales and his crew from their gun. With only flashes to fire at in the dark- ness, he found the target and the first boat burst into flames and sank. But the torpedo launched by the other had done its deadly work. The high- test gasoline cargo ignited and the American ship was engulfed in flames. Reluctantly orders were given to abandon her. Two hours later, the survi- vors were picked up by a British destroyer, which then proceeded to take in tow a tanker that had been bombed and could not maneuver. After five hours of constant dive-bombing, the tanker was hit again—her crew abandoned her—and the destroyer was forced to cut her loose. But the cargo she carried was most important to the defense of Malta, and it had to get through. The rescue destroyer and another destroyer steamed in—lashed them- selves on either side aboard the tanker and dragged her along in a determined attempt to get her to port. Dales and four others volunteered to go aboard the tanker and man her guns in order to bring more fire power to their defense. The shackled ships, inching along and making a perfect target, were assailed by concentrated enemy air- power. All that day wave after wave of German and Italian bombers dived at them and were beaten off by a heavy barrage. Bombs straddled them, scoring near misses, but no direct hits were made until noon the next day, when the tanker finally received a bomb down her stack which blew out the bottom of her engine room. Though she con- tinued to settle until her decks were awash, they fought her through until dusk that day, which brought them under the protection of the hard fighting air force of Malta. The magnificent courage of this young cadet constitutes a degree of heroism which will be an enduring inspiration to seamen of the United States Merchant Marine everywhere.” For the President Emory Scott Land Chairman, United States Maritime Commission dministration Dwight D. Eisenhower PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES 84th Congress 1st Session H. R. 6043 IN THE SENATE OF TIIE UNITED STATES May 19 (legislative day, May 2), 1955 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce AN ACT To amend section 216 (b) of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as amended, to provide for the maintenance of the Merchant Marine Academy. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 216 (b) of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as amended (U. S. C., title 46, sec. 1126), is amended to read as follows: (b) (1) The Secretary of Commerce shall maintain a Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York, for the instruction and preparation for service in the mer- chant marine of selected persons as officers thereof. Competitive examinations shall be held annually among those persons nominated as candidates to the Academy by Sen- ators and Representatives. The number of vacancies allocated to each State shall be made by the Secretary of Commerce from among qualified candidates nominated from that State in the order of merit established by the examinations. In case vacancies remain after the appointments under the preceding sentence have been made, the Secretary of Commerce shall fill them by appointments from qualified candidates from other States. “(2) In connection with such instruction and as a part thereof, the Secretary of Commerce is authorized to provide for training of merchant marine cadets on Gov- ernment-owned and subsidized vessels and, in cooperation with other governmental and private agencies, on other vessels, and, for instructional purposes only, in ship- yards, plants, and industrial and educational organizations under rules and regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Commerce and upon such terms as the Secretary of Commerce may arrange, and expenditures incident to such training are hereby authorized. “(3) Cadets appointed to the United States Merchant Marine Academy may be appointed by the Secretary of the Navy as Reserve Midshipmen in the United States Navy and may be commissioned as Reserve Ensigns in the United States Navy upon graduation from the Academy. “(4) Cadets at the United States Merchant Marine Academy shall receive allow- ances for all required uniforms and textbooks as prescribed by rules and regulations under this Act, and to transportation, including reimbursement of traveling expenses, while traveling under orders as a cadet. “(5) (a) ‘Representative’ as used in this Act shall include Delegates to the House of Representatives from Alaska and Hawaii and the Resident Commissioner from the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. “(b)” ‘State’ as used in this Act shall include Territories of Alaska, Hawaii, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.” Passed the House of Representatives May 17, 1955. Attest: Ralph R. Roberts, Clerk. 23 The Honorable Louis S. Rothschild UNDER SECRETARY OF COMMERCE FOR TRANSPORTATION 25 The Honorable Clarence G. Morse MARITIME ADMINISTRATOR Maritime Administration and CHAIRMAN, FEDERAL MARITIME BOARD United States Department of Commerce FEDERAL MARITIME BOARD UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The Honorable Clarence G. Morse C H.A IRMA N The Honorable Ben H. Guill M E M B E R The Honorable G. Joseph Minetti VICE-CHAIRMAN Rear Admiral Walter C. Ford, USN (Ret.) DEPUTY MARITIME ADMINISTRATOR Arthur J. Williams SECRETARY Federal Maritime Board United States Department of Commerce Rear Admiral Gordon AAcLintock, USAAS SUPERINTENDENT UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY i I I I • I Captain Harold V. Nerney, USAAS EXECUTIVE OFFICER 30 Guy W. Trump, B.B.A., M.B.A., Ph.D. DEAN 31 Commander L F. Diedricks, USMS HEAD, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Lieutenant Commander Ralph 0. Harpole, USMS SENIOR CHAPLAIN Lieutenant Commander K. A. Geary, USMS REGISTRAR AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES OFFICER Lieutenant Commander J. A. Linebarger, USMS COMMISSARY OFFICER Lieutenant Commander N. C. Nilsen, USMS HEAD, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND SUPPLY Lieutenant George Yocum, USPHS CHIEF DENTAL OFFICER 33 Lieutenant H. J. Leicht, USMS PUBLISHING OFFICER Lieutenant G. F. McGuire, USMS SHIP’S SERVICE OFFICER Lieutenant L. F. Urschel, USMS ASSISTANT TO THE DEAN Lieutenant (jg) E. W. MacCrisken, USMS PREVENTIVE MEDICINE AND HYGIENE OFFICER 34 Lieutenant (jg) Ernest W. Falk, USAAS ASSISTANT REGISTRAR Ensign J. Kiszenik, USMS ASSISTANT TO THE SUPERINTENDENT Lieutenant (jg) D. L. Scasserra, USMS ASSISTANT HEAD DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND SUPPLY Warrant Officer H. G. Lasher, USMS ASSISTANT TO THE REGISTRAR The Regiment is more than just a group of people; it is a society of men bound together for a definite purpose— to become Merchant Marine officers second to none. To achieve this aim, the Regiment makes a contribution of prime importance as we strive together to develop in each Cadet-Midshipman a CADET-MIDSHIPMAN FREDERICK R. ZITO Official citation as follows: “The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Merchant Marine Distinguished Service Medal to: Frederick R. Zito Cadet-Midshipman (Engine) Citation: For heroism beyond the line of duty. The ship on which he served was tor- pedoed at night. The crew abandoned the fast-sinking ship in an orderly manner ex- cept for one man. This man, a fireman weighing 250 pounds, lost his hold in descending the Jacob's ladder. In his struggle to catch himself, he became so fouled in the boat falls that he was hanging head down and helpless. Zito left his position in the life- boat, climbed hand over hand up the falls, and attempted to extract the now thoroughly panic-stricken man. Thwarted in his efforts to save the fire- man, the young cadet cut the falls above them with his clasp knife and both men fell into the sea. Zito worked desperately to remove the ropes from the still struggling man. Failing to do this and now at the point of exhaustion, he took the entangled man in tow until both were picked up by the lifeboat. Zito’s heroism in thus saving the life of one of his shipmates at great risk to his own is in keeping with the finest traditions of the United States Merchant Marine. For the President Emory Scott Land Chairman United States Maritime Commission egiment vStimnm' D. K. Hereford, Regimental Aide; M. L. Olesen, Regi- mental Security; D. E. _ Kaisand, Regimental Adjutant; L. A. Farber, Regimental Commander; F. W. Marshall, Regimental Welfare and Recreation; G. P. Brown, Regi- mental Communications; R. L. Friedman, Regimental Drill Master. 40 R. Enders, Commissary and Berthing; J. Harper, Welfare and Recreation; R. Petry, Adjutant; T. Crooke, Regimental Commander; J. Scherger, Aide; R. Nelson, Security; H. Yee, Communications. Re 41 Battalion One oU UMGJl M. L. Schultz, Battalion Security; M. L. Pomerantz, Battalion Adjutant; J. A. Duffy, Battalion Commander; F. C. Seitz, Battalion Berthing; J. A. Lockwood, Battalion Communications. 42 4� Wiittefty A. Giles, First Platoon Commander; A. Ryan, Sub- Company Commander; W. Bowden, Company Com- mander; H. McAvenia, Guidon Petty Officer; E. Erdei, Second Platoon Commander. S LWWfiJV D. Dudziak, First Platoon Commander; J. P. Walton, Sub-Company Commander; A. W. Giles, Company Commander; F. Herbert, Guidon Petty Officer; R. Denig, Second Platoon Commander. 9 44 . V--3P FRONT ROW: Domanosky, Adams, Harsche, Wilson, Gilley, Luco, Schwenk, Berkowitz, Visniski, Romano, Kruse, Sawyer, McBride. SECOND ROW: Freedman, Farrell, Sorensen, Schneider, Glassing, Small, Benal- cazar, Byrne, Stone, Remoll, Nordrum, Drudik, McAvenia. THIRD ROW: Schirmacher, Bohlin, Epler, Andino, Roseme, Douglas, Sweeney, Ryan, Schimek, Louis, Robeson, Mercer, Smith. FOURTH ROW: Gebhardt, Boyle, Roder, Rogers, Schreier, Homan, R., Flynn, Liggett, Clancy, Homan, Contreras, Cosentino, Wall. FIFTH ROW: Karr, Lowe, J. F., Prasciunas, Lowe, J. T., Siebeking, Kron, Cook, Doran, Eustace, Illuzzi, Boese, Heinsen, Putnam, Marquis, Ekstrom, Ellis, Blenkle. BACK ROW: Hollon, Fairfield, Theriault, Fraser, Holden, Stone, Buscher, Emerick, Lash, Seeney, Barbin, Skarvelis, Reuther, James. 45 Wiafoi K. Froelich, First Platoon Commander; A. Wenderoth, Sub-Company Commander; D. DeMarco, Company Commander; A. Giles, Guidon Petty Officer; F. Szczepanski, Second Platoon Commander. UMlWV C. R. Cushing First Platoon Commander; C. H. Gross, Sub-Company Commander; D. J. McDonnell, Company Commander; F. Apicella, Guidon Petty Officer; A. P. Gaenicke, Second Platoon Commander. 46 FRONT ROW: Mooney, Apicella, Cushing, Jenkins, Morris, Burr, Quigley, D'Agostino, Lahr, Gibbons, Gaenicke. SECOND ROW: Schroeder, Doyle, Zamurut, Schramm, Danzis, Katz, Johnson, Tatelman, McCon- ville, Sidoti, O’Boyle. THIRD ROW: Haunfelder, Osterberg, Hopkins, Stahl, Hopfe, Bratz, Buckel, Land, Eldridge, Bohlin. FOURTH ROW: Zalenka, Gossner, Tschida, Wagner, Grafton, Sergio, Jones, Parker, McKinley, McQuillen. FIFTH ROW: Alverez, Ferrigno, Simmons, Gasaway, Brooks, Gattini, Wallace, Turner, Sloan, Andraka, Schinta, Young, Leeper, Magna, Price, Lawson, Bleakley, Hodek. BACK ROW: Swanson, Smith, Jensen, Baldick, Wirin, Chaplin, Hopkins, Castanada. Two Company A. C. Buechler, Battalion Berthing; P. Goldstein, Battalion Adjutant; R. C. Phillips, Battalion Commander; N. U. Tetens, Battalion Security; R. E. Sajovetz, Battalion Communication. 48 WinJet D. Kolesar, Welfare and Recreation; D. Hodges, Battalion Adjutant; R. Irwin, Battalion Commander; C. Gorsch, Aide; R. Sweeney, Security. LCDR. H. C. FISH, USMS Second Battalion Officer r A vAA_ W. Ohm, First Platoon Commander; D. Lavalette, Sub-Company Commander; J. Barrett, Company Com- mander; W. Fahey, Guidon Petty Officer; D. Chichester, Second Platoon Commander. R. Pischeria, First Platoon Commander; W. F. Fahey, Sub-Company Commander; T. M. Ward, Company Commander; J. Lipscomb, Guidon Petty Officer; P. L. Burke, Second Platoon Commander. 50 FRONT ROW: Lipscomb, Barr, Mapes, Johnson, Swartwout, Webster, Kochendorfer, Schulz, Kelly, Spero, Banta. SECOND ROW: Baer, Scully, Welden, Law, Maxson, Scardasis, Brittingham, Offenberg, McNamara, Lydick, Engle, Swamson, Edwards. THIRD ROW: Galiszewski, Nettleton, Holland, Smolnik, Heeley, Owen, Corsa, Noble, Lex, Brynda, Chapman, Barton. FOURTH ROW: Zakrzwski, Haverly, Elias, Etkins, Szeezil. FIFTH ROW: Rustia, Greaves, Boston, Christensen, Silvestry, Jenson, Jepson Slusher, Kesterman, Spence. SIXTH ROW: Zeigler, Clementz, McDonough, Quegan, Vetter, Baron, Smith, Clark, Sandbom, Twilde, Plott. SEVENTH ROW: McCarthy, Norz, Roethke, Grady, Ring, Basset, Brooks, Costello, Mowen, Sosin, Williams. BACK ROW: Zalinski, Cannon, Kovel, Lewis, Kaufman, Shannon, Gunn, McKinney, Mullon. Company Three 51 Waited B. Ferrier, First Platoon Commander; W. Guerdes, Sub-Company Commander; J. Fauske, Company Com- mander; F. Mills, Guidon Petty Officer; D. Kaisand, Second Platoon Commander. tuunm' G. O. Nagel, First Platoon Commander; F. D. Mills, Sub-Company Commander; D. N. Hill, Company Com- mander; C. J. Leuschner, Guidon Petty Officer; N. H. Mutter, Second Platoon Commander. 52 FRONT ROW: Heidleberger, Nunziato, Mennonna, Steele, Kresge, Mordecai, Reichert, Walker, Wunns, Nagel. SECOND ROW: Keaveny, Young, Tufano, Anderson, Thompson, Lynch, Grieger, Muggeo, Ursitti, Kiefer, Quarrier, Bowles. THIRD ROW: Ross, Neuner, MacGill, Wildblood, Anthony, Schindo, Wright, Smith, Reyer, Knight, Kellum. FOURTH ROW: Campbell, Seelinger, Coye, Miller, Bee, Carroll, Atkinson, Crawford, Whiteside, Maynard, LaFranchi, Mess. FIFTH ROW: Clark, Bernier, Lezette, Strong, McAvoy, Franchek, Stevens, Reymann, Moran, Scotti. SIXTH ROW: Mavone, Mahony, Brown, R. C., Brown, R. S., Stine, Ginna, Holyoke, McCoy, Gidley, Brannen, Aloisio, Rosenthal. BACK ROW: Elton, Romeo, McMaster, Pross, Kurtz, Antonucci, Rinard, Thompson. Battalion Three P. R. Caswell, Battalion Security; F. Mattioni, Battalion Adjutant; T. M. Langer, Battalion Commander; F. J. Canevari, Battalion Berthing; D. E. Edwards, Battalion Communications. J. Cilleeny, Security; C. McDonald, Battalion Adju- tant; R. Proudfit, Battalion Commander; F. Maley, Aide and Welfare; D. Olman, Commissary and Berthing. I ♦ 55 Winter A. Ruebens, First Platoon Commander; E. Mills, Sub- Company Commander; P. Mobius, Company Com- mander; P. Eldridge, Guidon Petty Officer; R. Welsh, Second Platoon Commander. R. F. Wickenberg, First Company Commander; P. T. Eldridge, Sub-Company Commander; D. A. Kratch, Company Commander; W. J. Donahue, Guidon Petty Officer; M. A. Stowell, Second Platoon Commander. 56 FRONT ROW: Garvey, Adrian, Ohrin, Behan, Chimento, Grosskettler, Simons, Gerrety, Stowell, Kupcsic. SECOND ROW: Tokerud, Cleary, Magruder, Dahm, Donahue, Prichard, Schillinger, Jordan, Koffman. THIRD ROW: Hayes, Kelly, Rockey, Tainis, Sturzenberger, Basley, Morreale. FOURTH ROW: Klehr, Sharpe, Albright, Josephson, Tabbert, Gallagher, Targon, Moore, Glossner, Outterson, Pauster, O’Hearon. FIFTH ROW: Verschueren, Woodrick, Wenners, Wine, Sicina, Davis, Hernandez, Reiger, Collier, Smith, Hubenette, Weeks, Aimz..j, Coughlin, Thomson. SIXTH ROW: Kelly, Hoff, Hauer, Welch, Weiser, Higgins, Lovaas. BACK ROW: Haun, Quarles, Russel, Rothman, Cleveland, Kelly, Galbraith, Kinstler. 57 Wintexj W. Taveniere, First Platoon Commander; R. Taylor, Sub-Company Commander; W. Rennie, Company Com- mander; P. Caswell, Guidon Petty Officer; R. Fogan, Second Platoon Commander. Qtmwjv F. DeScisciolo, Second Platoon Commander; A. W. Gaylord, Sub-Company Commander; R. E. Mundy, Company Commander; N. F. Starace, Guidon Petty Officer; W. E. Wayner, First Platoon Commander. 58 FRONT ROW: Crassi, Killian, Buttner, Burnham, Oleaga, Wakely, Behan, Obringer, Connors, Collins, Arm- strong, Butler. SECOND ROW: Grua, Gatti, Carney, Coritz, Potapa, McCauley, McGavin, Mitchell, Hudson, Cisek, Presley, Klish. THIRD ROW: Hinchey, Brickell, Levison, Day, Biele, Ronzitti, Wylie, Mietlicki, Kane, Rocchio, Madden. FOURTH ROW: Zaleski, McCullough, Claire, Manning, Bryan, Amador, Van Loan, Luciano, Fettke, Fabber, Savrides. FIFTH ROW: Pelletrau, Gamby, Manshort, McBride, Farrel, Daniels, Edwardson, Todd, Phelps, Lyon, Hale, Woessner, Ottone. SIXTH ROW: Murphy, Leonard, Verona, George, Paine, Leiz. BACK ROW: Scanlan, Moffitt, Richardson, Belous, Seltzer, Prime, MacLaughlin, Doming, Maidansky, Bloomfield, Edwards, Mackin, Phin, Rausch. Six Company Drill Team The Drill Team performs after Saturday reviews of the Regiment, and for special events such as half time at football and basketball games, and also for such events as the dedication of new stamps commemo- rating the role of the Merchant Marine in the United States. Their brilliant precision drill has impressed many of our visitors time and time again, and to the Drill Team we say “a job well done.” “Where do I go from here?” ‘M” Formation. 61 Regimental Band Courtesy — Life Magazine. Dig those crazy licorice sticks! Regimental Band Prominent at every Regimental function is the Regimental Band. Whether it be drumming out a smart marching beat at a formal review or parade, getting up spirit at football games, or “dinner hour music a la Tiger Rag,” the band can be counted upon for a good performance. As an integral part of any military organization the band ably fulfills its responsibility under the leadership of Lt. (jg) F. V. McCammon. BAND............Sound Off? LT. (JG) F. V. McCAMMON USMS Band Officer JOHN FAHNESTOCK Regimental Bandmaster Color Guard J. Beveridge, J. Grosskettler, C.P.O.; A. Zabriskie, F. Bernard. YV.O. W. K. McCAFFERY, USMS Regimental Office The Regimental Office is the center about which the Regiment of Cadet-Midshipmen revolves. Commander O’Connell, through his Battalion of- ficers and Cadet officers, exercises direct control of all Regimental functions. With the able assistance of Chief Warrant Officer McCaffery and Chief Still, he carries out his duties with efficiency. SKC. C. YV. STILL, USMS To provide every Cadet-Midshipman with the necessary academic background for a successful career at sea is the function of the Academic Departments. The Academy is well equipped for this difficult task, for the instructors possess not only the educational qualifications required but also have had the experience of sailing the ships of our Merchant Marine. This combination of theoretical knowledge and its practical application has helped to make us more closely resemble a well-balanced Merchant Marine officer. CADET-MIDSHIPMAN WALTER GUSTUS SITTMAN Official citation as follows: “The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Merchant Marine Distinguished Service Medal to: Walter Gustus Sittman Cadet-Midshipman (Engine) Citation: For exceptionally meritorious conduct and intrepidity in action. During the evening and throughout the night of March 19, 1943, while Cadet Midshipman Walter G. Sittman’s vessel was moored in company with several other ves- sels in a port on the North coast of Africa, a concentrated air attack was made on the assembled vessels by strong formations of enemy aircraft. As the bombing, torpedo and strafing action commenced, two ships moored to the same buoy, and one of which was fast aft to Cadet Midshipman Sittman’s vessel were hit. These vessels, as well as Cadet Midshipman Sittman's vessel, were loaded with ammunition, bombs and high octane gasoline. The stricken vessel which was hit by several bombs forward and aft was ablaze within a matter of seconds, her cargo of bombs and ammunition exploding and flying in all directions. Immediately preparations were underway to slip mooring in order to stand clear of the burning vessel. Engineers were ready below and up for- ward preparations made to unmoor. Cadet Midshipman Sittman and the radio operator volunteered to cut the mooring aft. The stern of the vessel was but six feet from the stern of the blazing ship and the ex- treme heat plus bursting shells and bombs made this mission extremely hazardous. Within a few minutes the volunteers had accomplished their mission and their ship was able to proceed to a safe distance from the burning vessels which soon disintegrated with a terrific explosion. The magnificent courage and complete disregard for his own personal safety shown by Cadet Midshipman Sittman in his efforts to save his ship, cargo and the lives of his shipmates constitutes a degree of heroism which will be an enduring inspiration to sea- men of the United States Merchant Marine everywhere.” For the President Emory Scott Land Chairman United States Maritime Commission epartments The Merchant Marine Industry,, with shoreside industries, is expanding and advancing towards a bigger and brighter future. The development of new powerful ships, changes in methods of cargo handling and navigation, all have shown the need for men with knowledge to meet these advances. The mission of the Department of Nautical Science is now easily seen: to educate Deck Officers having both the practical ability and the academic know-how necessary to fulfill the industry’s demands. From the million-dollar electronics laboratory to the old sail palm and needle, the department is fully qualified, both in equipment and personnel, to meet these requirements. Over the three academic years and the year at sea the Nautical Science Department helps each Cadet-Midshipman to attain the personal and professional maturity which will insure growth and advancement in his chosen career. CAPTAIN PEDER GALD, USMS Head of Department Nautical Science 71 Why, anyone can tie a knot! 72 MRS. J. DAVID W.O. C. WILLIAMSON, USMS LT. E. MANGODT, USMS LT. R. B. MAY, USMS i i t 5e rnia iAkip No one can sail a ship without first having an under- standing of its operation, maintenance and handling. The seamanship courses are set up to give the Cadet- Midshipman knowledge in marlinspike seamanship, small boat and ship handling and fire fighting, along with those other subjects which a good seaman should know. LT. W. A. WICHERT, USMS LCDR. O. E. THOMPSON, USMS CDR. R. EISENBERG, USMS Assistant Head of Department “This, gentlemen, is a sail.” LCDR. F. D. DWYER, USMS The Superintendent shows us how. Cadet-Midshipmen, Deck, must have a sound knowledge of the principles of cargo handling and stowage because the earning power of any ship is its ability to carry cargo and carry it safely. The cargo courses here at the Academy are designed to drill the Kings Pointer in the art of cargo handling. The im- portance of proper stowage and handling of cargo to the maritime industry cannot be overestimated. 74 The birthplace of Kings Point’s Mates. Nrml AftM tfjUM Miss Calculation? Yes, she’s still floating. Naval Architecture is taught at Kings Point with a view to the practical application of its basic principles in the shipboard operations. Ship’s officers should have firmly implanted in their minds a knowledge of these basic principles of Naval Architecture which are directly related to the safe operation of ships. Such things as the effect of different stability and trim con- ditions, damage and flooding effects cannot be over- looked in ship operation. P____ .. LCDR. J. H. LaDAGE, USMS LT. G. N. STEINER, USMS On design of ships . . . iujy Ncwigatim The importance of navigation to the deck officer cannot be underestimated, for without it, we could not sail the seas and the commerce of the world would be stifled. It is because of this that a good deal of time is spent in the study of naviation and and related sub- jects. Classroom study is supplemented during the sea year with practical application of the principles learned during the Fourth Class year. Navigation is again studied in the First Class year, but with the background already gained, a much more detailed study can be and is made. 76 LT. W. J. O’HARA, USMS “Remember, you're Kings Pointers.” Mete vtofogy Though the days of sail have been replaced by mechanical means of pro- pulsion, the importance of weather con- ditions has diminished only slightly. A good ship’s officer must be able, with the information available to him, to deter- mine weather conditions expected to be encountered so that proper preparatory steps may be taken. it is to this end that the course in meteorology is taught at the Academy. Grj t k The gyro has today become of paramount impor- tance to the safe navigation and handling of ships. Because of this the ship’s officer should have a sound knowledge and understanding of the principles of its operation and maintenance. Gyro is taught to give the Kings Point graduate this knowledge which is essential to the safe operation of his ship. “Fist onto the magic tube, lad.’ Fair and warmer tomorrow. - • • • U.S.M.M.A. ‘Ship dead ahead, sir!” What’s my line . . . Must be a good Western! LCDR. A. J. FRAZER, USMS LT. A. E. FIORE, USMS Hope this will hold all this weight. ElM uwdcA Navigational aids such as radar, loran and R.D.F. which have made inroads upon the maritime industry, require of the ship’s officer an understanding of their operation and maintenance. Electronics is taught so that graduates, when acting in their capacity as ship’s officers, will be able to cope with the special requirements which the use of these electronic devices entails. 1 xSteCUli For the marine engineer in the United States, a thorough knowledge of the operation and maintenance of the steam propulsion plant is a basic requirement. The Department of Engineering is entrusted with the task of instructing Engine Cadet-Midshipmen in this important subject. The steam laboratory is equipped with a modem water tube boiler on which Engine Cadet-Midshipmen receive practical experience and training. The Steam Lab. CDR. C. W. SANDBERG Assistant Head of Department You know, a turbine. r 83 C.W.O. J. GIAQUINTO LCDR. W. J. ARMSTRONG LCDR. A. C. THIEMAN, USMS LCDR. H. O. TRAVIS, USMS Engineering Drawing is taught to the Cadet-Midshipman so that he will be able to read accurately the plans of his vessel and so that he will be able to show graphi- cally the many parts of his vessel. This knowledge will enable the ship’s officer to understand the many plans to which he must refer in the ordinary carrying out of his duties. Just like Walt Disney. Mocking 5kop The Engineer officer aboard a merchant vessel must be able to cope with any situ- ation which might arise in regards to en- gine operation and maintenance. Often he must make his own parts to effect needed repairs. It is for this reason that the good engineer should be able to operate the types of machine tools met with on modern merchant vessels. Making keys? 15 lie pod Ic iec T)imd Diesel for ship propulsion, though not a major type of engine in the United States, is found frequently enough that the good engineer officer should have a good working knowledge of its maintenance and oper- ation. The diesel laboratory is equipped with some fine pieces of machinery on which Engine Cadet- Midshipmen get practical experience. There must be a way to make it work! Starting her up. She’ll work this time. LT. J. B. TRAVIS, USMS LT. R. A. LABDON, USMS All modem day vessels have some type of refrigera- tion equipment incorporated in their design. Even when there are no reefer cargo spaces there are spaces for the ship’s stores. For this reason it is imperative that the ship’s engineer officers are able to maintain the reefer plant. It easily follows then, that the Kings Point engineer should receive extensive training in both the theory and practical aspects of the operation of the refrigeration equipment found on today’s ships. 85 I The basic principles of electricity. The gentle touch. More and more, electrically powered auxiliaries are being used on modern merchant vessels. The ship’s engineering officer, to be capable of per- forming his duties properly, must be able to handle the operation and maintenance of all these various pieces of machinery so that there will be no undue delay in the operation of the vessel. Engine Cadet-Midshipmen are given the practi- cal and theoretical background which will enable them to carry out this job. I I Here in the laboratories of Fulton Hall, future engineers delve into the more practical aspects of their field. In the Processes Laboratories, Engine Cadet-Midshipmen are introduced to the finer points of casting, metalurgy, welding and various other fundamentals necessary to a complete com- prehension of maintenance and repair on modern steam vessels. Versed in the theories of these sub- jects, and coupled with their practical background gained in the laboratories, Kings Point engineers are truly second to none. A delicate engineering process. Repairs. 89 The Kings Pointer is prepared for a successful career in the marine industry. For this the Cadet-Midshipman must have a sound knowledge of business administration, coupled with the special requirements of foreign trade and transportation. Through such courses as Economics and Foreign Trade Relations, Maritime Law and International Law of the Sea, Personnel Relations, Marine Transportation, and Marine Insurance, the Department works to achieve its goal. Deck Cadet-Midshipmen spend two weeks in New York offices of American flag shipping companies, an experience which provides a better understanding of Marine Industry operations afloat and ashore. Ship Management “The difference between tramp and liner service is LCDR. W. VON GRONAU, USMS LT. J. D. MAHONEY, USMS LT. S. KIRSCHEN, USMS Mathematics and Science A sound background in Mathematics and Science is essential for professional trained ship’s officers, deck and engine. Not only is there a need for the actual knowl- edge acquired in these subjects, but also for the general education foundations so essential to successful and useful living, foundations which Mathematics and Science, as well as the arts, provide. The Department of Mathematics and Science through its very able staff of instructors and fine facilities is able to provide the Cadet-Midship- man with the foundations in these subjects. 95 Fourth Class Chemistry Engineers performing a “delicate” current analysis. LCDR. J. M. DITTRICK, USMS Assistant Head of Department ‘Look, it works! 97 LT. A. SWERTKA, USMS LT. P. M. CRUM, USMS LCDR. C. J. OBERIST, USMS CDR. C. W. FERRIS, USMS Head of Department A comprehensive knowledge of the English languages is one of the two aims of the Department of History and Languages. Second, it must develop the Cadet-Midshipman’s understanding of his own and other countries of the world. The second requirement came about be- cause of the nature of the career in which Kings Pointers embark. As Mer- chant Marine officers they often act as unofficial ambassadors of the United States. The first requirement is fulfilled through Fourth Class English courses. The second requirement is fulfilled through the study of History and either a foreign language or the Comparative Culture course. In these courses time is spent studying the development of vari- ous forms of government including our own. The foreign languages—French, Span- ish and Russian—are taught realistically toward the end of making the language useful. History and Languages 100 “iComo se llama esta plaza en Lima, Senor Ellis?” LCDR. W. A. FLINT, USMS Assistant Head of Department The scientific approach to language study. LT. V. J. LUGOWSKI, USMS 102 Naval Science I Preparing for service as an officer in the Navy, the Kings Pointer studies under the guidance of the Department of Naval Science. Included in the curriculum are such courses as Ordnance and Gunnery, Communications, Leadership, Damage Control, Sonar and Radar, Tactics, and Ad- ministration—all of which are especially important to the naval officer. Upon graduation the Cadet-Midshipman receives a reserve commission and is subject to call in the event of an emergency. CDR. G. A. HAYES, USN Head of Department Shades of Wyatt Earp. 3 ■ LT. (jg) T. E. JONES, USNR LT. (jg) S. I. NELSON, USNR LT. (jg) R. S. LEVEY, USNR CHIEF F. A. DeBLASI, GMC, USN 104 LT. E. P. CULLEN, USN “When I was on the Saratoga . . LT. R. GEIGER, USN “The short one with the sun glasses . . — LCDR. L. E. BEJARANO, USMS Librarian Library The Academy boasts what is one of the finest marine reference libraries in the country. The Library Department first became a separate academic depart- ment in 1946. It has since accumulated over thirty-five thousand books, five thousand pamphlets, and subscribes to more than four hundred domestic and foreign periodicals. The value of this department to the Cadet Corps is inestimable, both recrea- tionally and academically. Many prize- winning theses had their start here. The music room of the library provides for the entertainment and enjoyment of the Corps through its three hundred fifty phonograph record albums. Another first for the library is its microfilm record of the New York Times since 1936. 107 MRS. J. SCHWARTZ MISS BETTY IIARNET MISS L. HAVILAND 108 the answer to be MISS MARY GREGORIO ‘This ought For music lovers, the record collection. 109 LT. E. H. NORTHROP, USMS Assistant Librarian to your question Developing and maintaining physical fitness of future ship’s officers is the goal of the Department of Physical Training. The Department achieves this aim by an extensive athletic program designed to develop physical ability, agility, and other evidences of sound health. The Department also conducts the intra- mural sports program to foster sportsman- like competition and activity. The Academy’s varsity coaches are mem- bers of the Department of Physical Train- ing. Included in varsity competition are baseball, football, swimming, wrestling, soccer, and many others. 110 112 On K. P. chow, even you can do this. MR. HARRY HART Publicity Agent C.P.O. R. LONDON, USMS C.P.O. R. G. SCALSCONE, USMS W.O. A. ZIELINSKI, USMS The Academy offers a widely diversified program of extra-curricular activities. Cadet-Midshipmen can develop skills in advertising, publicity, public speaking, and other varied activities. Through his work in these activities the Cadet-Midshipman is able to acquire a deeper pride in his profession as he learns how the Maritime Industry copes with problems similar to his own, though on a much larger scale. ? CADET-MIDSHIPMAN WILLIAM M. THOMAS Official citation as follows: “The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Merchant Marine Distinguished Service Medal to: William M. Thomas Cadet-Midshipman (Engine) Citation: For extraordinary heroism above and be- yond the line of duty. The ship upon which he was serving was loaded in all holds with highly explosive war material when attacked by torpedo and shell fire from an enemy submarine. The torpedo struck amidships, demolishing the engine and rupturing all steam and fuel lines. The engineer and fireman on watch met immediate death. An oiler, blown to the top of the cylinder heads, lay helpless as a result of multiple wounds. Hearing his cries, Thomas descended into the dark- ness of the steam-filled wreckage and carried the injured man to the deck. By this time all undamaged lifeboats were away. Launching a small balsa liferaft, he succeeded in getting the wounded man over the side and lashed him securely to the raft. Thomas then swam alongside the raft for about 20 hours until they were picked up by a rescue ship. His magnificent courage and disregard of his own safety in saving the life of a shipmate constitute a degree of heroism which will be an enduring inspiration to seamen of the United States Merchant Marine everywhere. For the President Emory Scott Land Chairman United States Maritime Commission ctivities k- EDWIN E. ALBER St. Louis, Missouri Class of August, 1956 Editor-in-Chief MIDSHIPS ■ We, the staff, present to you MIDSHIPS 1956. We do so in the hope that you, the graduate, will forever cherish the memories which are herein recorded. We have tried to record accurately and truthfully, the events of the past four years of “your life”. 1 18 LCDR. VICTOR E. TYSON Officer-Adviser 4- Tko Log Bool?; of tJiO MidujOilmq (%m i I BILL BOWDEN Orlando, Florida Class of February, 1956 Business Manager JACK HUNGER Lorraine, Ohio Class of August, 1957 Business Manager BILL HARRIES Grand Prairie, Texas Class of August, 1957 Managing Editor JOHN DUFFY Upper Darby, Pennsylvania Class of August, 1956 Assistant to Editor 121 a ADVERTISING STAFF D. Stone, A. Giles, J. Banta, R. Kruger, A. Knight, A. Fraizer, P. Johnson, J. Duffy, T. Schumacher. 122 PHOTO STAFF J. Ronzitti, F. Sergio, R. Basley. HERB BLENKLE Leonia, New Jersey Class of August, 1956 Photo Editor CHARLES REMOLL Brooklyn, New York Class of August, 1957 Circulation Manager 123 -AT up t y tkpSPnMm Get a story. Ask a good artist. LL' ? ; 124 Get some old pros. Then some ideas. See what the printer thinks. Cadet Midshipman Jess Chebuske receiving the Marine News Award from George H. Palmer, President and Publisher LCDR. VICTOR E. TYSON, USMS Officer-Adviser JESSE CHEBUSKE Editor-in-Chief Polaris RON WILLIAMSON Editor-in-Chief Since her inception, almost at the Academy’s beginning, “Polaris”, the school magazine, has traveled both smooth and rocky courses. Her format, through necessity, has changed several times. Nevertheless, the high quality of the Cadets’ work has always remained. Now, like the Academy, “POLARIS” is on the threshold of a new and permanent era—an era which finds her a financially stable publication appealing greatly to her over three thousand Alumni subscribers and to the Cadet Corps. LEE FARBER Business Manager Tke Kux rowt Aflnml QuMtmhj BILL HARRIES Sports Editor 128 FEATURE WRITERS P. Young, D. Lavalette, G. Steel, J. Josephson, R. Sajovetz. Feature Writer Ron Wall, and Managing Editor Jerry Josephson. CIRCULATION STAFF R. Mullon, B. Anderson, R. Collinson, Circulation Manager, Don Dudziak. Which one is the bookie? 129 I 130 COPY STAFF H. Kramer, S. Lash, R. Collinson, J. Leeper, R. Holden, J. Deming. I ART STAFF H. Cotton, R. George, K. Stevens, Art Director, F. Marshall. Thinking. PHOTOGRAPHY STAFF T. Coye, R. Rohrdanz, D. Dudziak. 131 JACK HAEFLICH Editor-in-Chief “Hear This,” the eyes and ears of the Academy, is the school newspaper. It provides complete coverage of Academy life, events, sports and has several col- umns devoted to maritime news and other events of general interest to the Regiment. On the lighter side, it prints cartoons of daily happenings at the Academy. A complimentary word of a job well done is due the staff of “Hear This.” News watch out of homicide . . . NEWS STAFF Front Row: O’Keefe, Mordecai, Dahm, Woodrick, Knight. Middle Row: Young, Weiser, Hanna, Weldon, Corsa. Back Row: Buttner, Boldin, Wall. o I ■ 133 BUSINESS AND CIRCULATION STAFFS Gilleeny, Nickerson, Carney, Taveniere, Domanesky. SPORTS STAFF Hamilton, Sheppard, Lavalette, Dloss, Kelly, Josephson, Gomes. 134 Tke Newspaper PHOTOGRAPHY AND ART STAFFS Jenson, Drudik, Coye, Sergio, Cook, Rohrdanz, Schwab. 135 Professor Camcy and his infernal machine. R. J. MURRAY Editor-in-Chief CAPTAIN H.V. NERNEY, USMS Officer-Adviser A. F. TAMIS Office Manager The Regimental Information Service is an or- ganization for the gathering and distribution of all news regarding the Academy, the Cadet Corps, or the Merchant Marine in general. Through contacts with various press agencies and associations they are able to keep track of all announcements involving the Regiment which appear in newspapers and periodicals across the country. This organization is also responsible for much of the literature distributed to schools through- out the nation. This enables young men of the nation to hear of the opportunities open to them at Kings Point. VwjiMPjttd 1 NEWS STAFF R. P. Mullins, J. G. Brooks, R. A. Cook, R. E. Sajovetz, L. W. Paine, L. R. O’Rearon, G. W. Collier, E. J. Hayes. 136 I -I I I I I I I I I 1 I R.I.S. H. A. VANDERPLOEG Assistant Chief Iftfomatioti 5ewice - OFFICE STAFF H. R. Buthmann, A. F. Tamis, E. J. McCullough, C. N. Callahan, J. R. Williams. 137 FRONT ROW: Etkins, Cushing, Bourgeois, Balmat, Elias. BACK ROW: Ryan, McKinley, Engel, Mattioni, Andino, Belsan. The Debate Team, under the direction of Lt. Victor J. Lugowski, has again ended the year with an im- pressive record. They have joined in competition with most of the well known schools and colleges along the east coast, and also sent a team out to the west coast which did surprisingly well in the speech contests held there. The Debaters have done much to publicize the Academy in a good light through these tournaments. Debate Council 138 u Comparing notes LT. V. LUGOWSKI, USMS Officer-Adviser Annual Service Academy Debate The first time in the history of Kings Point that all five Federal service academies were present: Midshipman Dave Minton, ’56, United States Naval Academy; Cadet Robert Caulhier, 58, United States Coast Guard Academy; Cadet-Midshipman Lee Farber, ’56, United States Merchant Marine Academy; Cadet William McCarey, ’56, United States . . —u � 59 United States Air Force Academy. Lcdr. R. O. Harpole, USMS, Officer-Adviser Dave Hill, President Christian Council Under the leadership of Lcdr. Harpole, Protestant Chaplain, and his Cadet-Midshipmen executive coun- cil, two representatives from each section of the Regiment are brought together to form the Christian Council, governing body of the Protestant Chapel. This Council meets to discuss and decide problems confronting them and new means of achieving their purpose. The main purpose of the Council is to further Christian principles throughout the Regiment. This is accomplished through daily morning prayer services, and observance of Church days and special Regimental occasions. MO FRONT ROW: Quarrier, Anderson, Cook, Mapes, Lcdr. Harpole, Hill, Caenicke, Nickerson. MIDDLE ROW: Sorensen, Brannen, Knight, Christensen, Mordecai, Wildblood, Pearsons, Hamilton, Swanson. BACK ROW: Hirst, Owen, Haverly, Lovaas, Wine, Fetke, Plott. Front Row: McMaster, Vetter, Searle (Director), Mutter, Swanson, Busher. Back Row: Smith, Brannen, Weiser, Welch, Mobius (Chairman), Mowen, Ekstrom, Mordecai, Anderson, Knight. Protestant Choir The Sunday evening services in Wiley Hall are enhanced and enriched through the efforts of the Protestant Choir. This choral group is under the direction of Cadet-Midshipman Thomas Swanson, and is greatly appreciated by all attending. This year the choir sang at the Bacca- laureate services in Bowditch Hall for the Class of 1956. W. F. Searle, Director P. Mobius, Head of Music Committee 141 The Catholic Choir participates in the Masses held in the Star of the Sea Chapel. Their singing makes the services even more beautiful, and the Choir gains an appreci- ation of the Mass itself. Sitting: Quegan, McGavin, Ryan, Hudson. Standing: Lt. Lugowski, ffegnier, Johnson, Lafranchi, Field, Mundy, Langer Catholic Choir Lt. V. Lugowski, USMS, Officer-Adviser Tom Langer, President 142 I Front Row: McMaster, Swanson, Searle (Director), LaFranchi, Barr, Mordecai. Middle Row: Anderson, Doran, McCarthy, Busher, Welch, Weiser, Ekstroin, Knight, Buttner, Vetter. Back Row: Coye, Brannen, Ursitti, Crusoe, Mobius, Smith, Mowen, Mutter, Mapes, Kruger. At the Hayden Planetarium. 143 Glee Club The Academy Glee Club sings, and sings well. Not only have its efforts brought enjoyment to the Regiment and to themselves, but also these efforts have brought praise to the Academy on the occasion of radio appearances. During the past year the club has performed at the Hotel Roosevelt and has appeared on television from O'Hara Hall dtiring basketball half-time. Under the direc- tion of Mr. W. F. Searle, this choral group has achieved a very high reputation. Let’s have a high C.” Michel son Society Under the guidance of Cdr. C. D. Ingersoll, Head of the Department of Mathematics and Science, the Michelson Scientific Society endeavors to foster in- terest in electronics, physics, aeronautics, and the realm of science in general. At their monthly meetings, Cadet-Midshipmen hear lectures by outstanding scientists and engineers. Popular, as well as educational, this society is one of the Academy's most successful activities. Cdr. C. Ingersoll, USMS, Officer-Adviser Don Dudziak, President Front Row: Savojetz, Cushing, Williamson, Dudziak, Canevan, Shultz, Burnham Sceond Row. Gilman, Shroeder, Lydick, Webster, Eiming, Criedman, Buttner, Wenderoth, Booy, Tabbert, Wayner, McDraneU. SjSf? Baer yS ’ Cidley, Hereford, Gonzalez, Park, Pischerice, Rohrdanz, Olsen. Back Row: Thomson, Elias, Atkinson, Brannan, Raymond, Farrell, Baer, Vismski. 144 Front Row: Dudziak, Savojetz, McAvenia, Gaenicke, Visniski, Wayner. Back Row: Gilman, Thompson, Shroedcr, Webster, Burnham, Deming, Friedman, Park, Pischeria, Morticai, Swanson, Farrell, Maclean. Propeller Club The Propeller Club, Port of the United States Merchant Marine Academy, enables cadets to become more closely associated with the Ameri- can Merchant Marine Industry, its welfare, and its problems. Prominent men of the maritime in- dustry are invited to speak to the members on merchant shipping, problems of the industry and shipbuilding. The Club is also social minded; throughout the year dinners, tea dances and picnics are held at the Academy and nearby parks. 145 Cdr. L. Kendall, USMS, Officer-Adviser Harold McAvenia, President I I Wind j Lee rail under. Front Row: Sajovetz, Karffman, Griffing, Giles, McAvenia, Park, Piserchia. Back Row: Murphy, Hirst, Boland, Deming, Schirmacher, Keaveny, Costello. Knight, Mowcn, Andraka, Jones, Swanson, Barr, Maclean, Brannen. 146 jammers Lt. R. May, Officer-Adviser Lex Giles, Commodore Repair time. FULL AND BYE Close hauled for the line with the lee rail under Stood the S-boat class, just five in number Beat to the sou’west and the Long Island shore Then a shroud parted to the southwind roar Just four around the mark Mattinecock And then the spinaker leg for Connecticut Its halyard parted and out it flew To drop in the swell and another was through Now running free for the final mark A dangerous one for it warned of a rock As the starwart three about it jibed It claimed another of the original five Onto the line in the final beat Of the two that were left, one parted a sheet The breakwater buoy appeared out of the mist As we hardened the main and trimmed the jib We pointed her up to make her heel While all bujt the skipper sat out on the keel Holding the tack till the clubhouse showed And downed the helm and about she goes The boom of the gun as we crossed the line Caught the finish at seventeen o nine Now ease the sheet, we’ll run for the lee Of breakwater, mooring and untroubled sea. ,'P. M. GRIFFING 147 Red right returning. Kings Point Frogman. 148 Front Row: Holmes, Gibbons, Enders, Lcdr. Von Gronau, Mobius. Back Row: Burnham, Booy, Rieman, Jones, Ehnierick, Gross, Thompson, McGavin, Crusoe. One of the most spirited of the Academy’s organizations is the Tri- dent Club. This is a group of skin- diving enthusiasts who, in their whaleboat “Huntress”, ply the rocky ledges of Long Island’s North Shore, spearing unwary blacks or striped bass. Their activities are by no means limited to this area. On a recent trip to the waters off the Florida Keys, their bag included a thirty- five pound moray eel, a pair of three-foot barracudas, and assorted groupers and snappers. One man was dragged over coral reefs for two hundred and fifty yards by a twelve-foot, three hundred pound leopard ray until the line snapped and the fish swam away, the bent spear still protruding from its back. Trident Club I Broadcast Unit HENRY F. OLEAGA Chief of Regimental Broadcast Unit 150 r FRONT ROW: Wildblood, Olcaga, Koval, Davis, Dcning, O’Boyle. BACK ROW: Mitchell, George, Cook. The Regimental Broadcast Unit is responsible for the music by which the Regiment is entertained at its meals. They also make recordings of important events, effect repairs of much of the electrical appliances about the Academy, and do amateur work in radio and electricity. Hi Fi yet!! 151 Interest in the study of the stars and related subjects at the Academy is centered on the Astronomical Society, directed by Lt. L. Pearson. This group meets in its observatory on the top deck of Samuels Hall to view the universe through its own five-inch refracting telescope. As a result of the work of this organization, the Academy now boasts its own planetarium. Astronomical Society J. Cushing, President Lt. L. Pearson, USMS, Officer-Adviser F. Duffy, Secretary Drudik, Cushing, Engel, Duffy, Langer, Giles. 152 Sitting: Alber, Vanderplocg, Sajovetz, Seitz, Friedman, Body. Standing: Ward, Canevari, Hirst, Buechler, Ohm, McDonnell, Buttner, Edwards, Mordecai, Anderson, Schultze, Mobius, Olesen, Dudziak. Cdr. L. F. Diedricks, USMS, Officer-Adviser Frank Sietz, President If on a clear summer day you should look over Long Island Sound, you might see one of these lads skimming over the water on a pair of skis. Well, don't get excited; it is only the members of the newly-formed Water Ski Club. These daredevils get their kicks out of traveling twenty knots on two wooden planks called skis. All that is required to make you a full-fledged mem- ber is a little nerve and a couple of planks. Water Ski Club Front Row: Sajovetz, G rifting, Alber, Webster. Back Row: Rohrdanz, Bolin, Emrick, Drudik, Quarrier, Pischerica. Radio Club i I I Ski Club Front Row: Williamson, Canevari, McDonnell, McNamara, Brannen, Oleson, Nordrum. Second Row: Vetter, McMaster, Emerick, Costello, Knight, Schultz, Anderson, Mowan, Mordecai, Osborn, Zaleski, Twilde. Back Row: Murphy, Rieger, Patterson, Miller, Edwards, Heidelberger. Lcdr. A. J. Frazier, USMS, Officer-Adviser Locke Glossner, President Broadcasting from their well equipped studios atop Rogers and Murphy Halls, the Kings Point Radio Club contacts similar amateur radio broadcasting units through- out the world. Cadet-Midshipman technicians, regis- tered by the F. C. C., operate their own 500-watt transmitter as well as train other enthusiasts to obtain or advance their ama- teur licenses. Lcdr. O. E. Thompson, USMS, Officer-Adviser Jack McNamara, President This organization, still in its infancy, was created to help treat those men here suffer- ing from the disease commonly known as “ski-zophrenia”. These men were dragged out of the mountains and off the ski slopes to enter the Academy; ever since they have suffered through classes and inspections, living aimlessly through ski-less winters. Through the Ski Club they are now able to journey to the mountains to effect a cure for their disease. The club has ambitions of forming a team to enter intercollegiate competition. 154 February 1956 Wenderoth, Fauske, Ohm, Barrett, Irwin, Chichester, Bara. Ring Committees The Ring Committees are composed of Cadet-Midshipmen who are selected by their respective sections to represent them in the committee. The committee is organized to determine, with the approval of the class, the design of the class crest and the company from which the ring is to be bought. They also handle all the business end of the operation which entails taking the orders of the men in their respective classes. t $ $ August 1956 Booth, Burke, Pomerantz, Kiefer, Eldridge, Kratch. I % 155 The Naval Club was formed to enable Cadet-Midshipmen interested in a naval career to increase their knowledge of the problems, developments, and procedures in the modern United States Navy. This is accomplished through various training films and exhaustive discussions presented at the club’s meetings. Highlighting the activities of the club this year were a weekend cruise on the USS Lansing and several field trips to naval in- stallations in the area. I Naval Club Front Row: Park, Wenderoth, Friedman, Dudziak, Bum- ham, Thompson. Second Row: Buekler, Hudson, Hirst, Johnson, Katz, Engel, Schwab, Drudik, Lydick, Tabhert, Caenicke, McDonnell. Third Row: Reiger, Edwards, Rohrdanz, Rocky, Cleveland, Keaveny, Knight, Pischercia, Webster, Costello. Back Row: Murphy, Anderson, Gonzalez, Mapes, Elias, Brannan, Visniski. Dance Committee Front Row: Marshall, Pomerantz, Friedman, Caenicke, Cross. Back Row: Murphy, Hirst, Lydick, Schirmacher, Kauffman, Heidelberger, Cross, Anderson. The Dance Committee is respon- sible for the fine dances of which the Academy is without peer. The cre- ative genius of the men who gave their time to the planning and ar- ranging of the dances borders on the unbelievable. All of the Dance Committee mem- bers can look to the record and feel pride in a job well done. 156 Composed of amateur photog- raphers, who spend small fortunes for their equipment, the Camera Club turns out masterpieces in both color and black-and-white. The club members are best known to the Regiment for the fine work they do on dance pictures. Cdr. C. W. Sandberg, USMS, Officer-Adviser The beauty of the Star of the Sea Chapel and its services is due in no small part to the men pictured here. Whether rising early in the morn- Iing to serve as altar boys, or staying up late at night to help decorate for special holy days, their unself- ish cooperation with Lcdr. T. J. McKenna, Catholic Chaplain, is warmly appreciated. Front Row: Alber, Wenderoth, Booy, Horton. Back Row: Rohrdanz, McCarthy, Schwab, Drudik, Coye, Brannen. Camera Club Front Row: Duffy, Garvey, Mundy, Sweeney. Back Row: Farrei, Qtiegan, McGavin, Coye, Silvestri. Stella Maris Guild 157 FRONT ROW: Gerrety, Dahm, Andino, Anderson. BACK ROW: Moore, McQuillen, Gross, Johnson, Cosentino, Brittingham. Dance Band Many a class dance has been a success this year because of these unforgettable music makers. Occasionally we are honored with their company in Delano Hall at our evening meal, where the variety of their music boosts the spirits of many. These lively musicians practice and perform for the Regiment, both for their own en- joyment and for their love of popular music. Under the leadership of Cadet-Midshipman Dick Andino, the Dance Band is constantly practicing, perfecting its style and artistry for presentation to the Regiment. Lt. F. V. McCammon, USMS, Officer-Adviser Richard Andino, Band Leader Sitting: Adrian, Company 6; Mooney, Company 2; Adams, Company 1. Standing: Vaughan, Company 3; Behan, Company 5; Lt. (jg) Patterson, Director; Petry, Regimental Adjutant; Nunziato, Company 4. This board is composed of two members from each of our six Companies. Their job is to submit entries of the men representing their several Companies in the various intramural sports and activities. Further, they confer on intramural plans and policy, making such changes as they deem neces- sary, and serving as a liaison between the Regiment and Lt. (jg) Patterson, the Ath- letic Department’s director of intramural activities. It is primarily through their ef- forts that we enjoy a smoothly-run intra- mural program. Intramural Athletic Board 158 rr- |L ev Lt. F. V. McCammon, USMS, Officer-Adviser E. J. Hayes, President Composed of former Boy Scouts who have attained the rank of Eagle, or its equivalent, in the Scouting Program, this organization keeps its members in contact with the scouting, camp- ing and good fellowship offered by the Boy Scouts of America. Around the Academy, the work of this group includes officiating at Sea Scout regattas held here, helping local scout units, and conducting visiting scout groups on tours of the Academy. Their efforts have helped considerably to estab- lish a more firm friendship toward the Academy in the surrounding area. Lt. H. Nebel, USMS, Officer-Adviser Larry King, President The Russian Club, under the auspices of the Department of History and Languages, serves to develop and maintain a keen in- terest in the Russian language among those Cadet-Midshipmen studying that language. Its aims are accomplished through discus- sion meetings conducted in Russian, where the members delve into the music, history, art and other cultural facets of Russia and Russian life. Besides aiding in the study of Russian, such a program is instrumental in giving the participating members a better understanding of our Iron Curtain friendly- enemies. Front Row: Burke, Kauffman. Back Row: Murphy, Elias, Verschuren. Eagle Scout Society Russian Club Front Row: Cushing, Marshall, Cross, Wenderoth. : Farber, Pomerantz, McDonnell, Williamson, King, Visniski. Front Row: Alber, Atkinson, Thomson, Webster. Back Row: Offenberg, Johnson, Dobles, Piserchia. Automotive Interest Club The Automotive Interest Club is com- posed of men who are interested in the study of automotive engineering, mainte- nance, repair and design. These men spend much of their time studying and working on automobile engines and other points of interest in the automotive field. Lt. J. B. Travis, USMS, Officer-Adviser Larry Sturzenberger, President The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers offers many opportunities for the Cadet-Midshipmen. It enables them to meet prominent men in the marine in- dustry and related fields to gain greater knowledge of the marine professions, and to submit term papers on technical subjects to the Society for awards and publication. SNAME is the leading professional organi- zation in the Maritime Industry in the United States. j SNAME Front Row: Sajovetz, Williamson, Cushing, Canevari, Duziak, Burnham, Schultz. Second Row: Farber, McKennel, Gaeniche, Gross, Schroeder, Lydick, Friedman, Buttner, Wayner, Griffing, Swanson. Third Row: Murphy, McAvenia, Giles, Banta, Burke, Engel, Jones, Hereford, Park, Pischeria, Oleson, McGill, Quarrier. Back Row': Shirmacher, Mobius, Bohlin, Gibbons, Mapes, Gross, Visniski, Barr. 160 Jordon, Neptune III, Kochendorfer Ram Keepers B. Baer, C. Wurms, M. Hasin, A. Antanucci, R. Etkins. These men are responsible for seeing that the Academy mascot, Neptune III, is well cared for. They take care of his feeding and housing, and they are also responsible for his appearances at regimental functions such as reviews and football games. When the team falls behind and the crowd gets discouraged, and even the coach looks a little glum, who’s the most important man in the game? The cheerleader!! He’s that little bundle of pep that brings the extra ounce of fight out of the exhausted fullback, that extra ounce that carries the team into the end zone to win. Yes, the Academy’s squad of morale boosters, led by Cadet- Midshipman Charlie Winms, is tops with every man in the Regiment. Cheerleaders The Merchant Marine has always played a major part in the history of the United States. Though often neglected, it has always been able to overcome the great obstacles in its path. The extensive and well-rounded athletic program at Kings Point provides competitive opportunities for the Regiment to exhibit its determination to uphold the traditions of the Merchant Marine. ELMER C. DONNELLY Official citation as follows: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Merchant Marine Distinguished Service Medal to: Elmer C. Donnelly Cadet-Midshipman (Deck) Citation: For heroism beyond the call of duty. His ship was subjected to a two hour high level bombing attack by seventeen enemy planes. As a result of a near miss, bomb fragments pierced the hull and the cargo of high octane gasoline exploded. Despite heroic efforts to combat the flames, two and three hundred feet high, the fire was soon out of control and the ship was abandoned. Upon arrival of the shore fire brigade it was decided to try to save the ship with foamite. It was necessary to have a few men return to the ship, enter the adjacent hold and play a hose on the heated bulkhead to prevent the raging fire from spreading. Cadet Midshipman Donnelly was one of the four who volunteered to risk his life in an attempt to save part of the cargo which was so necessary for the con- tinuance of war operations. That the fire was eventually brought under control and most of the cargo saved was due in no small measure to his outstanding bravery. His willingness to risk his life to save his ship, and his heroic conduct during the fire are in keeping with the finest traditions of the sea ' For the President Emory Scott Land Chairman United States Maritime Commission thletics Football FRONT ROW: Chapman, Lipscomb, McCarthy, DeScisciolo, Russell, Schroeder, Lockwood, Enders, Byrne, Orski, White, Carpenter. SECOND ROW: Jenkins, Gilman, Snowden, Quigley, Starace, Jones, Levy, Holmes, Hopkins, O’Boyle, Webster. THIRD ROW: Chimento, H. Kruse, R. Kruse, Harries, McNamara, Kelly, Edwards, Roethke, Marinus, Madden, Romano. FOURTH ROW: Mietlicki, Leonard, Gamby, Edwards, Miller, Scotti, Franchek, Ventura, Stewart, Skarvelis. FIFTH ROW: Mayone, Hegenbarth, Romeo, Pollock, McGavin, Barron, Coheleach, Ring, Seelinger, Scanlan. SIXTH ROW: Assistant Manager Johnson, Assistant Manager Smol- nik. Manager Newbery, Assistant Manager Kron, Assistant Manager Schillinger, Rustia, Gomes, Hamilton, W O Zielinski. BACK ROW: Lt. (jg) Stapleton, Assistant Coach; Lt. Clem Stralka, Coach; Lt. (jg) Bob Windish, Assistant Coach. LT. CLEM STRALKA Head Coach Under the head coaching of Lt. Clem Stralka, backfield coach Tim Stapleton, and end coach Bob Windish, the Mariner eleven posted a 1-6 record. It was a big letdown to the Stralka-men, who expected big things after their successful year in 1954. This year's edition of the Blue and Gray played four of seven games under adverse weather conditions, and found their speedy scat- backs hemmed in all year. On one occasion, the only time the sun shone, the Mariners scampered around, through, and over a highly-rated Upsala squad and displayed potential power. The gridders attempted a bit stiffer caliber of competition this year and found that they could still move. One of the brightest spots this year was the steady brilliance of Captain Jim Lockwood. Each game found “Lock” turning in his sterling performance, with every opposing coach praising his ability. Jim made the Little All-American honorable list as center. Though he closed the book on his football career this season, it will be many seasons more before the quality of his performances will be forgotten. This season was also the last for speed merchant Rudy Enders, whose fleetness of foot has provided the Corps with many thrills. It was also the finale for Frank DeScisciolo, Marty O'Boyle, Ray Kruse, Lee Webster, and Tom Chimento, all of whom have had their share of success here at the Point. The team at times showed flashes of power, but at other times looked outclassed. The nucleus of the team will be returning next year, however, and we look forward to a seasoned, solid team in 1956. 166 LT. TIM STAPLETON Assistant Coach LT. (jg) BOB WINDISH Assistant Coach JIM LOCKWOOD Captain DON SCHILLINGER Head Manager 167 RPI—6 KINGS POINT—0 FRANK DeSCISCIOLO Amidst a pouring rain, the Mariner eleven of 1955 took the field to open against Rensselaer Polytechnic. Both teams found the going a little sloppy on the ground and a bit wet for the aerial game. The Blue and Gray threatened several times in the early part of the game, but failed to capitalize on its oppor- tunities. Late in the second period, Lee, the RPI full- back, bulled across for the game’s only tally. Enders was very effective for Kings Point, as he rolled out and swept the ends repeatedly for most of the Mariner yardage. Lockwood, O’Boyle, DeScisciolo and Lips- comb were standouts in this rugged defensive game. 168 KINGS POINT—7 WAGNER—6 Once again, the weatherman frowned on King Football and delivered up the rains. Taking the ball in the early moments of the game, the Stralka-men drove for their initial score of the year. Jack Lips- comb, Rudy Enders and Bill Harries carried the brunt of the assault. Harries sneaked the ball over from the one-yard line to score. Hal Kruse faked a place-kick and threw a strike to Rudy Enders for what proved to be the game’s winning point. Although Wagner scored later in the contest, the main attraction was a defen- sive duel between the lines. The lighter Mariner line proved to be the better in a sea of mud and out- charged the Wagner forwards. Keep yore cotton-pickin’ hands offa me. RAY KRUSE 169 UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER—44 KINGS POINT—0 On a soggy field, the big gold team from the U. of R. rolled over the Mariner defenses all afternoon. Several of the Pointers turned in good performances, but to no avail, for the big men from Rochester had I just too many guns. Ed Orski, Jack Lipscomb, Hank Schroeder, and Jim Lockwood were particularly effec- tive, for the Point. Imported enthusiast. WkoA oE figte? UPSALA—19 KINGS POINT—12 On the best afternoon of the season, a fired- up Mariner eleven bounced a highly regarded Upsala team all over Tomb Field. The Mariners took to the airways for the first time of the year. Bill Harries and Ed Orski hit their receivers time and time again. Ed Russell, Tom Chimento, and Frank DeScisciolo were tremendous all after- noon as they plucked the ball out of the air for large gains. Ed Orski scored the first tally as he skirted left end from one yard out. Hill scored for Upsala on a long breakaway run to knot the count. In the second period, Rudy Enders broke loose for twelve yards and the second Kings Point score. Upsala then came back with two big scores in the closing minutes to ice the game. Upsala knew that they had played a ball game. This was probably the standout performance of the year for the Mariners. 170 MARTY O’BOYLE LEE WEBSTER Pass the soap, please. RUDY ENDERS ALFRED—19 KINGS POINT—0 The Mariners faced the undefeated, untied Alfred Saxons and went down fighting. The Saxons were the top small college in the East and looked it. The Kings Pointers were rugged on defense, but just couldn’t halt the brilliant Saxons. KINGS COLLEGE—20 KINGS POINT—6 The Blue and Gray, plagued with injuries, let up a little after the two previous rugged performances and collapsed under the offense of a determined Kings eleven. Dave White tallied for the Mariners as he recovered a Kings fumble in their own end zone. Several times the Pointers moved to scoring position, but failed to come up with the scoring punch. 172 HOFSTRA—13 KINGS POINT—0 In a heavy snow storm, the Mariners closed out their campaign. The Stralka-men proved unable to move the ball in the sloppy going. Hofstra fared a little better and won. The weather was only fitting and in keeping with the general trend of the whole year. Hofstra used mostly power plays and made them work, driving to both touchdowns. The Mariners threatened twice, but could not come up with the scoring punch. CmM: m 9 173 FRONT ROW: Maxwell, Bara, Captain Lavalette, Apicella. SECOND ROW: Gilley, Manilow, Noble, Luciano, Morris. THIRD ROW: Fettke, Gonzalez, Verona. BACK ROW: Basley, Glossner, Manewal, Manager Murphy. Cross Country CDR. JIM LIEBERTZ Coach MIKE MURPHY Manager The 1955 cross-country team was the most successful in Academy history. Led by the capable veteran and captain, Dave Lavalette, the harriers compiled a 5-1 record in dual-meet competition, and further distinguished them- selves by bringing home second-place honors in the Collegiate Track Conference Championships. The squad opened against a strong Long Island Aggie team, soundly trouncing them on a muddy track. Rain proved to be a constant com- panion all year long, but the Mariners proved to be good mudders. After a strong finish in the opener, the harriers were never headed. Hofstra and Queens were the next victims. Then a powerful St. John’s squad handed the Mariners the only loss of the season. They were paced by Don Townsend, one of the most highly re- garded cross-country men in the nation. In the following meet, the Blue and Gray humbled Fort Schuyler in an amazing display of team strength as Lavalette, Glossner, Apicella, Max- well, and Manewall all crossed the finish line in a dead heat. The championships were next; this same strength came through again to give the Mariners second place out of seventeen colleges represented. Adelphi was the last victim and fell in a heavy snow storm. 175 ✓ Awkward Squad. I in iAcackivu) ItiAtonxj Throughout the season, the keynote of Coach Jim Liebertz’ aggregation was balance. It was a tireless, closely-knit crew of speedsters, running in a pack that overwhelmed the opposition all season. The team will lose a great competitor in Cap- tain Dave Lavalette, but it will return with a hard core of veterans on which to build next year’s team. YOGI BARA 177 Second Place in the Collegiate Track Conference Championships. ANTON “DUTCH” DANIELS Coach PAT PATTERSON Assistant Coach 178 GRAHAM RAMSAY Co-Captain Soccer FRONT ROW: Brown, Coach A. Daniels, Ramsay. SECOND ROW: Regnier, McBride, Herbert, Woessner, Benalcazar, Davis. THIRD ROW: Neilson, Stone, Mutter, Toner, Verschueren, Chelelli. FOURTH ROW: Lex, Lydick, Swartout, Villalba, Heeley, Grieger. BACK ROW: Wayner, Lindsay, Colline, Leitz, Krug, Aimone. Coached by Anton “Dutch” Daniels, the 1955-1956 edition of the Kings Point soccer team compiled a 5-3-1 record. They placed two men on the All-Metropolitan team in the persons of Graham Ramsay and Jorgi Vill- alba. Some of the stalwarts of the Mariner team were '‘Duke” Ramsay, George Brown, “Bones” McBride, and Dick Swartwout, all seniors. The plebe class came up with some brilliant new prospects in Villalba and Caste- neda. Much of the team strength was provided by Heeley, Neilson, Lex, Benalcazar, Herbert, and Toner, all of whom have one year left. GEORGE BROWN Co-Captain 179 180 TOM “BONES” McBRIDE The squad opened the season in the rain, tying Queens 1-1. The next week, the Mariners took on the city champs, CCNY. In probably their most brilliant per- formance of the season, the Kaydets were shut out 1-0 on a fluke shot from a mud puddle, with which the field abounded. Finally, the weatherman gave the booters a much deserved break. The team moved to two straight victories over Hofstra and Long Island Aggies, dropped one to Union, and then played a thrilling overtime match with Fort Schuyler, trimming the rivals 3-2. The next week was a letdown, as the Mariners outplayed Adelphi, but couldn’t buy a goal, losing 2-0. The Blue and Gray breezed through the last two games, dropping Pratt and Hunter to finish third in the City League. A little shin work. 181 LT. T. CARMODY Coach Front Row: Cdr. Carmody, Romeo, Yee, DeMarco, Wind, Ryan, Manager. Middle Row: Barron, Brown, Brown, Planey. Back Row: Lundgren, Gallagher, Grasshopper, Verona. Basketball The ’55-’56 edition of the cage team was rather disappointing. Perhaps the whole story of the season can be summed up in the one word, inconsistency. As always, the Mariners were handicapped by the lack of the “Big Men”. The cagers have always had to build their game on their brilliant floor play, by playing a ball- hawking defense, coupled with a fast breaking 182 AL RYAN Manager offense. In many cases this year, it was the good big man beating the good little man. The closest thing Kings Point had to a “Big Man” this year was Carl Lundgren. Although Carl was only 6' 4 , his talent and hustle made up his height deficit. The squad was loaded with outstanding “little men”. Al Wind, continuing his ball-stealing ways, set a new single game scoring record as he posted a 41 point total against Pace College. Hal Yee, Don DeMarco, Bill Planey, jack Bar- ron, and Joe Grosskettler all looked great at times. The chief trouble being an inability to 184 DON DeMARCO combine their “hot nights”, the team ended the season with an 8-12 mark. A vote of thanks must go to Captain Bill Planey who, despite a recurring ankle injury, consistently figured in the Mariner scoring punch. The brightest spot of the season was the showing of the plebe class. The youngsters came through in fine style and played high class bas- ketball. The Brown twins, “Hoops” Leonard, and Frank Verona all showed well. Coach Carmody has a fine nucleus for coming campaigns. Lost to the team through graduation are Hal Yee, Bill Planey, co-captains, and Don DeMarco and Joe Grosskettler. These boys will be sorely missed, as they provided the experience and tal- ent to four consecutive Mariner teams. 186 Front Row: Stafanno, Donahue, Faber, Romeo, Seelinger. Back Row: Jensen, Gilman, Keely, Flynn, Mahoney. J. V. Basketball 187 i Swimming Front Row: Rapacki, Jung, Seitz, Haunfelder, MacFarland, Hess l, Mutter, Dean. Back Row: Kovalcik, Manager; Windish, Coach; Clark, Mugavin, Holmes, Byrnes, Williams, Regnier, Epler, Smith, Sullivan, Assistant Manager; Ring, Assistant Manager. LT. (j.g.) BOB WINDISH Coach 188 Look Ma — I’m a bird. HARMON “POP” WILLIAMS Captain Coach Bob Windish came up with a fine swimming team this year. The squad, as a whole, posted better times than they did last year, but the opposition had also made great improvements. The team ended the season with a 5-5-1 record for the regular schedule. The squad competed in the Metropolitan Champion- ships and seemed to bear out the old adage, “Always a bridesmaid”, coming in in second place. Bob Byrnes, Bobby Jung, Dave Holmes, Bill Mutter, Pop Williams, and Mickey Hessel all received medals in their events. Dennis Dean and Ron Mugavin, members of the plebe class, also came up with medals, a real indication of team strength. The team will compete in the Eastern Collegiate Championships in the near future. The Mermen. BILL MUTTER mickey HESSEL STEVE KOVALCIK Manager The squad knocked off all conference foes except N.Y.U. They also dropped Hunter, Brooklyn, Man- hattan, C.C.N.Y., and Fordham. Several of this year’s outstanding mermen will be back again next year. Bob Byrnes, who continually broke his own pool records in the backstroke and medley, will be back, along with speedsters Bob Jung, Dave Holmes, and Frank Haunfelder. Lost to the team by graduation will be Bill Mutter, Pop Williams, Frank Seitz and Mickey Hessel. The plebe class had several strong competitors in Gerry Johnson, Dennis Dean, Tom Clark, and Ron Mugavin. Torpedoes in action. Crazy mixed up kid. FRANK SEITZ 191 Wrestling CLEM STRALKA Coach Clem Stralka’s charges posted a 6-2 record on the mats this season. The boys had great spirit and were in top physical condition. The Stralka- men dropped such renowned teams as Colgate, C.C.N.Y. and N.Y.U., and lost only to Hofstra and Wilkes. Both losses were close and hard fought; both teams were ranked high in small college circles. Coach Stralka will find a big hole in his roster next season, as the last two members of his famous “Murderer’s Row” graduate. Paul Mo- bius and Rudy Enders have joined Ray Ferris in the ranks of the alumni now. These three men were the backbone of many of the Mariner wrestling teams during their stay here. Also lost graduation are Dick Petry, Lee Farber, Kruse. PAUL MOBIUS Captain LEE WEBSTER DON HEREFORD DICK PETRY Front Row: Bloomfield, Pauster, Sawyer, Prime, Mobius, Adrian, McNamara, Brooks, Hamilton, Gibbons. Middle Row: Petry, Woodrick, Hereford, Siegel, Lyons, Gattini, Kruse, Webster. Back Row: Park, Klementz, Pella, Greiner, Grubiak, Romano, Newberry, Price, Small, Murphy, Coach Stralka. 194 BABE GIBBONS LEE EARBER FRONT ROW: Zabriskie, Klish, Orski, Captain Lockwood, Coach Carmody, Assistant Coach Stapleton, Captain Mennonna, Bums, Munday, Schneider, Crowson, Manager. BACK ROW: Levy, Aimone, Smith, Frazier, Noble, Edwards, Stahl, Scinta, Lyons, Verona, Gonzales Mahar, Madden, Burr, Coritz, Danzis, Johnson. LCDR. TOM CARMODY Coach Baseba 11 196 LT. TIM STAPLETON Assistant Coach WILLY MENNONNA Co-Captain Bolstered by the classes returning from sea, the Mariner nine posted a fair rec- ord for the season. However, they were hampered by the bad spring weather, freak snow storms and excessive rain. Led by their capable captains, Jim Lockwood and Willy Mennonna, the team displayed great hitting potential. Chief leaders among the stickmen were Jim Noble, Ed Orski, Gene Burns, and Willy Lyons. Along with hitting, the Mariners came up with some better than average pitching. Veteran Dave Hill led the staff and was backed up by Bob Florek and Happy Danzis. 197 JIM LOCKWOOD Co-Captain Swish! ! 198 BOB MUNDY Discussing ground rules. The Coach says . . . The squad will suffer the loss of Dave Hill, Bob Munday, and team manager Ray Crow- son through graduation. However, the major portion of the squad will return, and the pros- pects for next year are bright. 199 Rifle FRONT ROW: Hicken, Daniann. MIDDLE ROW: W’ickenberg, Coach Ach, Fahnstock. BACK ROW: Combs, Cowhig, Barron, Pokos, Denig, Buthmann, Weinig. PHIL DAMANN JOHN FAHNSTOCK Captained by Ralph Wickenberg and under Coach Ray Ach’s guidance, the Kings Point sharp shooters piled up another im- pressive record for the 1955-56 season in the Metropolitan Inter- collegiate Rifle League. The backbone of the team consisted of the old regulars, Ralph Wickenberg, John Fahnstock, Phil Damann, Roger Denig—all graduating this year—and Ron Hicken, who will compete one more season with the team. The teams met this year included West Point, Navy, Coast Guard Academy, Cornell, Rutgers, and St. John’s. Kings Point’s fourteen and four record put them in fifth place in the M.I.R.L. Captain Wickenberg placed third in the League individual standings. RAY ACH Coach RALPH WICKENBERG Captain Through the Same Hole?? With only two men returning from the 1954-55 team, the pistol men had a chore to rebuild. At season’s end, though. Captain Ralph Wickenberg and Harold McAvenia were out- shone by the new men, Gene Schramm and Tom Burger—both returned with the Class of August 1957—and fourth-classman Bob Belous. The team’s intercollegiate record stands at twelve and five for the 1955-56 season. In U. S. Rifle Association competition, Kings Point placed sixth behind such teams as Navy, West Point, and Coast Guard. Belous was named to the U.S.R.A. All-American team for 1956. Pistol FRONT ROW: Belous, Wickenberg, Coach Ach, McAvenia, Edwards. BACK ROW: Davis, Schramm, Barron, Greaves, Johnson, Burger, Brooks. 201 Track Coached by Cmdr. Jim Liebertz, the Kings Point cindermen breezed through a six meet schedule this spring. In addition to the regular schedule, a con- tingent traveler! to both the Penn Relays and the Quantico Relays. That caliber of competition was quite stiff, however, and the squad failed to place high. The key to this year’s team was its depth. Their strength was mainly in the field events and most of their points were garnered in that division. Tom Roseme was the big gun in the field, proving to be an all-around man with the discus, javelin, shot put, pole vault, and broad jump. Big Ron Wall was the leader in the hammer event and holds the school record. Lost to the squad through graduation will be the Kruse brothers, Hal and Ray, and sprinter Tom Chi- mento. Ken Morris, team manager, will also depart before the next season rolls around. However, the bulk of the squad will be returning. Key men coming back for the next season will be Maxwell, Glossner, Chapman, Barton, and Basley. Some of the fourth class showed ability and should provide the talent for future aggregations. Chief point getters among the youngsters were Fetke, Flynn, and Illuzzi. Into the stretch. il CMDR. JAMES LIEBERTZ Coach 202 FRONT ROW: Stone, Basley, Rieger, Fetke, Glossner, IUuzzi, Flynn, Mugavin, Cosentino, Luciano. MIDDLE ROW: Phin, Roseme, Sorensen, Gross, Maxwell, Chapman, Barton, Scanlon, Doran, Shore, Mandensky, Kruse, Rustia, Emerick. BACK ROW: Eustace, Clancy, Mess, Wall, Taniis. RAY KRUSE DAVE LAVALETTE TOM CHIMENTO 203 LT. (jg)) PAT PATTERSON Coach BILL MUTTER Manager 204 Tennis Coached by Lt. (jg) Pat Patterson, the 1956 Tennis Team was one of the finest aggregations of recent campaigns. Coach Patterson’s lineup consisted mostly of seniors and plebes. The netmen lost only a couple of matches, and those were hard fought, close contests. The squad dumped such highly rated opponents as Fort Schuyler and Adelphi, thus laying claim as one of the strongest teams in the metropolitan area. Playing their last season on the clay this spring were Tom “Buzz” Sawyer, George Wilson, Bill Mutter, Bill Wayner, Neil Tetens, Dick Booy, Senior Manager, and of course Captain Dave Edwards. The loss of these men will leave a tremendous gap in Coach Patterson’s roster. On the brighter side, the Fourth Class came up with some promising talent in Jim Barron, John Kay and A1 Jones. All these men played regularly, providing much of the strength for this year’s team. The outlook for next season is not too bright. The men graduating from this team have provided the backbone of the Mariners’ tennis squad for four years. Their loss will be felt greatly. Coach Patterson will have quite a job equalling his aggregation of this year. FRONT ROW: Bratz, Deming, Tetens, Greaves, Zaleski. MIDDLE ROW: Mutter, Jones, Wilson, Edwards, Sawyer, Barron, Kay. BACK ROW: Booy, Wayner, Coach Patterson, Collins, Murphy. DICK BOOY Manager NILS TETENS CHARLES “BUZZ” SAWYER DAVE EDWARDS Captain BILL WAYNER Sailing FRONT ROW: Mattioni, Louis, Fields, Robeson, Catti, McCollum, Laubenheimer, Mercer. MIDDLE ROW: Silvestri, Weeks, Sullivan, Segbeking, Wenners, Sandbome, Mowen. BACK ROW: Leuschner, Swanson, Maclean, Tokerud, Garvey. 206 Once again, the Academy was represented by one of the best sailing teams in the East. This year’s edi- tion had great balance and scoring ability. Coached by Lt. Knute Steiner and Lt. R. A. Labdon, the salts scored in the top three in every major regatta they entered. The team was built around their crack skip- per and captain, Bill MacLean. Captain Bill was one of the top scorers in the East this year and his ability and leadership were a great asset to the squad. Steady Doug Mercer was another top scorer for the Mariners. The team was well rounded by co-captain Matt Swan- son, Bruce Robeson, and Jack Hunger. In the Fall Regattas, the team was the New York area champions. They placed second in the Nevins Trophy Regatta, losing only to MIT, the national champions. In the Middle Atlantic Fall Invitational, held at Annapolis, Md., the sailors placed third. They missed the second place spot by only one point on some bad breaks. The salts have some bright pros- pects for the future as the plebe class came up with some top flight crews. The trio of Windy Kellum, Jack Wenners, and George Sullivan carried off first place in the New York Freshman Eliminations. They did not go to the District Championships however. LT. KNUTE STEINER Coach 207 lr-s- 208 DUANE KAISAND Manager JOHN MATTIONI Assistant Manager IV I Visiting salts. In the Spring Invitational, held at Annapolis, the team finished second, topped only by the Middies. It was a race between the Navy aggregation and the Mariners all afternoon, with the Navy team taking the trophy by a few points. The weather was a handicap all spring, forcing the postponement of the Service Academy Regatta, and several other major races. One of the bright spots in the Academy’s inter- collegiate program, the sailing team is attracting more and more national recognition each season. Due for delivery soon are twelve new fiberglas hulls to ex- pand an already fine dinghy fleet. These new boats were ready for delivery in the early spring, but a fac- tory fire destroyed them and one boat of the present fleet, forcing a postponement of delivery. When they get here, the Academy will have one of the best dinghy fleets in the country. One of the cheerful aspects of this year’s team is its youth, Every member of the squad will be back for the fall season, with the exception of Duane Kais- and, team manager. With the team strength, and in view of the depth of material returning, the Academy should be represented once again by a great team. Where’d that wind go!!! 209 I I Within these memorable pages unfolds our story, a story which is actually a prologue to a lifetime of unlimited horizons. Through the effective teaching, training, and guidance by the various components which make up the Academy, we have experienced both the bitter and the sweet. We have seen those fabled far-away places. We havehad a part in carrying on the traditions of the Merchant Marine. Because of this we may now look to the future with confidence that we too can do the job before us and do it well. Official citation as follows: “The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Merchant Marine Distinguished Service Medal to: Phil Cox Vannais Cadet-Midshipman (Engine) Citation: For heroism beyond the call of duty. His ship was subjected to a two hour high level bombing attack by seventeen enemy planes. As a result of a near miss, bomb fragments pierced the hull and the cargo of high octane gasoline exploded. Despite heroic efforts to combat the flames, two and three hundred feet high, the fire was soon out of control and the ship was abandoned. Upon arrival of the shore fire brigade it was decided to try to save the ship with foamite. It was necessary to have a few men return to the ship,- enter the adjacent hold and play a hose on the heated bulkhead to prevent the raging fire from spreading. Cadet-Midshipman Vannais was one of the four who volunteered to risk his life in an attempt to save part of the cargo which was so necessary to continuance of war operations. That the fire was eventually brought under control and most of the cargo saved was due in no small measure to his outstanding bravery. His willingness to risk his life to save his ship, and his heroic conduct during the fire are in keeping with the finest traditions of the sea.” For the President Emory Scott Land Chairman, United States Maritime Commission ll 45° angle. But, one day later. Enibojth OiJJIj COMPJtj One wisdom less! 216 Home sweet home. © National Geographic Society Cops and robbers. Oh, you lucky plebes . . .’ 217 Joe's Beanery. Worldly knowledge! ‘Away all boats!’ ‘Chins, mister . . 218 Ghost of Roger’s Hall. Channel 13. Uniform of the day. ‘Engineers . . . just lock them in a closet!' Eeny, meeny, miny and mo! 219 Tke good Potential engineers. Speak no evil — Hear no evil — See no evil. A pyramid of knowledge. Better halves! 220 Salts? “Now when I go to sea . . . 221 Our day of reckoning. Atlas? Leave those ‘cotton pickin’ ’ pennies alone. Close shave! 222 After a long and arduous year of serving mess, bracing, squaring corners, and listening to upperclass- men’s “sea stories,” we are now ready to live our own “sea stories.” This coming year is the one that we have been dreaming of ever since our entrance. Paris, Singapore, Rio, Durban, over a million nautical miles of the Seven Seas we will travel. It will be a year that we shall always remember. WldjJMJPj {will... “When I say brace.’ At last, the plebe year is over and we are finally headed for the seven seas, for all parts of the world. Our home becomes our ship, and our flag our country. The heaving decks under our feet take us to the four corners of the earth. They take us north, to Norway, Sweden, Germany, and others. We taste different lands and different cultures. 225 Our ship plys its way south, to the land of the palm trees and coconuts, to the land where the sun always shines, where the sea is tropic blue and the fresh salt breeze fans our brows. We see the fabled jungles, exotic ports, strange skins, and stranger customs. 226 1 - ■ 227 boAt... 229 Our bows point east, to the Mediterranean and Africa. Pyramids, camels, sidewalk cafes, famous castles, and veiled scenery all meet our view. We eat strange foods and hear stranger sounds. We lead a life that is new and different. The prow of our ships head west, to the ancient shores of the Orient. We try chop- sticks and kimonos, see rickshaws and junks. We stuff our sea bags with mementos and trinkets of this strange, delightful region. Many of us will come this way again. 230 Back to normal. ... We bought . . . 233 We gave . . . We paid . . . . . . and we prayed. Models no less, yet. Sick chits! We found that nothing had changed except us. Now we possessed a new outlook on life and a realization of what we will be expected to ac- complish. For awhile the going is rough, then we’re back in the swing of things with but two years until graduation . . . “But, sir, I lost my rifle.” 234 Uncle Ham’s Boys. 236 The Stork Club set. French Film Festival. Dinner pass. 237 0 h.) INCID ENTAU-V G-E.NTLET'IHN, X w NS SEI 6ACK Twice ON THIS SO0TGCT; OOT WE'll LEARN TO E1 HER..” Last minute check. Little man with a big sword! Morning study hour. High noon. Goodies from Grandma. 239 Sea stories fade out to a bare trickle. The gold rush has come and gone . . . The kaffee-klatch meets in the wardroom or some other suitable spot to talk over the new shoulder boards, or the “traditional” privileges. Petty officers busy themselves with inspections, bunk checks, and musters. Three stripers busy themselves with pillow, blankets and hot plates . . . The plebes dash when the voice out of the wing yells, “Get that phone!” The Ring Dance is the first signpost that clearly points to gradua- tion. The last leave goes by too, too fast, and the next time you’ll come home, it will probably be with money in your pocket. Yet, it is still a little tough to leave. At last, no more blind dates. By now you’ve either lined up your own list of numbers, or gotten yourself a steady ball and chain. Every Saturday inspection gets a little easier to take. You’re one week closer to the big day. Then the big gold rush is on — one of your friends or favorite enemies gets R. C. and you laud the higher powers for their keen sight. No matter who gets it, you “knew it all the time.” The main topic of discussion shifts to jobs. “Export is hiring” — “So is U. S.” — “So is . ..” — “I wouldn’t work for them if I never got off the beach!” — “Oh boy, just wait till I get back to Japan!” Hundred nights dance, and then sailing dance — Wow! “That license is going to be a . . .” New officers start their gold rush. “You remember that guy as a plebe? Boy, was he dumb. What? — a com- pany commander?” License prep — license week, and wham — throw your hat up. MISTER . . . you’re out! Sleep secure aboard till morning. After four years, still the same chow. Everybody beats our plebes. Critical audience. ' 242 0630 Not again . . . Friday night trim. “When I grow up . . . 244 Split second timing. Flappers . . . Folies Bergere! !! 245 One hundred and eight “Merchies” hit the deck on the DE USS Kyne. Greenhorns manned the talkers’ phones on the bridge and “union men” mixed with the watch standers down below. Gear ran adrift—far adrift in the quarters and a search on deck revealed that it really hadn’t been packed away by mistake. Seriously, the biggest pain was the weekend liberty that was missed. Taut watch. 247 “Hard right!” O.O.D.? Dante’s Inferno? r dr 248 Steak for Neptune. TWianmcy... A good time was had by all. Three cheers for . . . Among others. On the 20th of February 1956, the Congressional Bill establishing Kings Point as a PERMANENT Federal Academy was signed by our President, Dwight David Eisenhower. “With my compliments!” 250 ‘She looked just like Anita Ekberg . . Weekend exchange. Charlie’s rigging. Free literature. Those April Showers.” Diplomats. Our calendar cover girl. i Uomj P$kA mm fo i Ike 252 253 Preparation. It takes two to tango. Shiney Jim. Tke tinieA olmijA n... Soda pop. 254 Arthur Murray? A good time was had by all. Goodnight sweetheart . . . Well, it’s time to go. 255 Genteel conversation. Eight-plus. b Rbara NORMA CARLA GiumeA MARCY BARBARA 257 I Graduation, the culmination of four arduous years, years that were long and demanding! Yet now how short and full. We came here as boys, and leave as men, men who are.trained, traveled, and confident. Trained to the fullest extent in our field, traveled over most of the globe, and confident in our ability. We are ready to go forth to our calling . . . with a deep respect and affection for the United States Merchant Marine Cadet Corps and its Academy. t CADET-MIDSHIPMAN EDWIN JOSEPH O’HARA Official citation as follows: “The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Merchant Marine Distinguished Service Medal to: Edwin Joseph O’Hara Cadet-Midshipman (Engine) Citation: For ext aordinary heroism under unusual hazards. Two enemy surface raiders suddenly ap- peared out of the morning mist to attack the small merchantman upon which he was serving. Heavy guns of one raider pounded his ship and machinegun fire from the other sprayed her decks for one half hour at close range. The heroic gun crew of O’Hara’s ship exchanged shot for shot with the enemy, placing 35 shells into the waterline of one of the raiders until its crew was forced to abandon their sinking ship. The gun com- mander was mortally wounded early in the action, and all of the gun crew were killed of wounds when an enemy shell exploded the magazine of their gun. At the explosion O’Hara ran aft and single hand served and fired the gun with the five shells remaining in the ready box, scoring direct hits near the water line of the second raider. O’Hara was mortally wounded in this action. With boilers blown up, engines destroyed, masts shot away and ablaze from stem to stem, the gallant merchantman finally went under carrying O’Hara and several of his fighting shipmates with her. The magnificent courage of this young cadet constitutes a degree of heroism which will be an enduring inspiration to the sea- men of the United States Merchant Marine everywhere.” For the President Emery Scott Land Chairman, U. S. Maritime Commission aduates I ROBERT C. TAYLOR Vice President WILLIAM R. BOWDEN President i I Robert Paul Abramson 274 Taft Road, River Edge, New Jersey SEA DUTY: S.S. American Farmer, S.S. America, United States Lines; S.S. Mormacdale, Moore-McCormack Lines; S.S. Cherry Valley, Keystone Shipping Co. VOYAGES: England, Ireland, France, Germany, Brazil, Argen- tina, Uruguay. ACADEMY RECORD: Glee Club, Propeller Club, Drill Team, Cadet Officer. Patrick Joseph Anderson, Jr. 44 Wesicora Avenue, Pleasantvillc, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. American Forwarder, United States Lines; S.S. Expeditor, American Export Lines; S.S. Argentina, Moore-McCormack Line. VOYAGES: England, Ireland, Trieste, Yugoslavia, Turkey, Israel, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay. ACADEMY RECORD: Football, Swimming, Cadet Officer. Richard I heodore Bara 406 Lodi Street, Elyria, Ohio SEA DUTY: S.S. E. J. Kulas, Wilson Transit Co.; S.S. Presi- dent Buchanan, American President Lines; S.S. United States, United States Lines; S.S. Santa Cecilia, Grace Line. VOYAGES: Canada, Japan, Hong Kong, Philippine Islands, Ceylon, India, Pakistan, Egypt, Italy, France, England, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile. ACADEMY RECORD: Editor-in-Chief, Midships; Executive Committee, Christian Council; Football, Cross Country, Track, Regimental Information Service, Windjammers, Intramural Sports, Ring Committee, Russian Club, Auto- motive Interest Club, Marlinspike Club, Water Ski Club, Propeller Club, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Cadet Officer. James w arren Barrett 3941 Military Road, N.W., Washington, District of Columbia SEA DUTY: S.S. Old Dominion Mariner, S.S. President Gar- field, American President Lines; S.S. United States, United States Lines; S.S. Mormacdawn, Moore-McCormack Lines. VOYAGES: England, France, Italy, Egypt, India, Ceylon, Malaya, China, Philippine Islands, Japan, Brazil, Argen- tina, Uruguay. ACADEMY RECORD: Football, Intramural Sports, Windjam- mers, Debate Council, Glee Club, Polaris, Ring Committee, Cadet Officer. 265 Will iam Richard Bowden Parsippany Boulevard, Boonton, New Jersey SEA DUTY: S.S. Sue Lykes, S.S. Kenneth McKay, Lykes Lines; S.S. Del Sud, Mississippi Shipping Co. VOYAGES: Japan, Formosa, Philippine Islands, Panama Canal, Netherlands West Indies, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Virgin Islands, England, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France. ACADEMY RECORD: Radio Club, Windjammers, Automotive Interest Club, Class Officer, Midships, Hear This, Dance Committee, Track, Michelson Scientific Society, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Cadet Officer. ■N J Jesse Arthur Chebuske R.D. No. 1, Altmar, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. Robin Hood, Seas Shipping Co.; S.S. Pioneer Dale, S.S. American Packer, United States Lines. VOYAGES: Trinidad, South Africa, West Africa, St. Helena, Japan, Formosa, Philippine Islands, Hawaii, England, Scot- land, Ireland. ACADEMY RECORD: Editor-in-Chief, Polaris; Glee Club, Propeller Club, Michelson Scientific Society, Drill Team, Dance Committee, Cadet Officer. 266 Charles Baynard Cherrix 11214 Kemp Mill Road, Silver Spring, Maryland SEA DUTY: S.S. Exanthia, American Export Lines; S.S. Key- tanker, Keystone Shipping Co.; S.S. Mormacisle, Moore- McCormack Lines; S.S. American Ranger, United States Lines. VOYAGES: North Africa, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Poland, Finland, Iceland, England, France. Germany. ACADEMY RECORD: Regimental Information Service, Track, Marlinspike Club, Midships, Intramural Sports, Automo- tive Interest Club, Michelson Scientific Society, Cadet Officer. Donald All an Chichester 87-38 252nd Street, Bellerose 26, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. Tar Heel Mariner, Pacific Far East Lines; S.S. President Garfield, American President Lines; S.S. Santa Clara, Grace Line. VOYAGES: Germany, England, Japan, Panama, Korea, Hong Kong, Philippine Islands, Malaya, United States of In- donesia, Ceylon, India, Pakistan, Egypt, Italy, France, Dutch West Indies, Venezuela, British Crown Colonies. ACADEMY RECORD: Scholastic Star, Intramural Sports, Rifle Team, Midships, Polaris, Cadet Officer. 267 Thomas Edward Stratton Crooke 123 Meadow Lane, New Rochelle, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. United States, S.S. American Builder, United States Lines; S.S. President Tyler, American President Lines. VOYAGES: England, France, Germany, China, United States of Indonesia, Philippine Islands, French Indo-China, Malaya. ACADEMY RECORD: Tennis, Soccer, Swimming, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Propeller Club, Windjammers, Radio Club, Astronomical Society, Chris- tian Council, Cadet Officer. L f Donald Joseph DeMarco 567 Ninth Street, Brooklyn 15, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. Pioneer Cove, United States Lines; U.S.N.S. General Alexander M. Patch, Military Seas Transportation Service. VOYAGES: Japan, Philippine Islands, Formosa, Korea, Ger- many, England. ACADEMY RECORD: Basketball, Baseball, Intramural Sports, Polaris, Midships, Hear This, Stella Maris Guild, Propeller Club, Cadet Officer. 268 Martin D aniel Dermer I 30-61 33rd Street , Astoria, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. Santa Clara, S.S. Mountain Mariner, Grace Line; S.S. African Rainbow, Farrell Lines; M.V. Mor- macdale. Moore-McCormack Lines; S.S. American Pinter, United States Lines. VOYAGES: Dutch West Indies, Venezuela, Colombia, Canal Zone, Japan, Union of South Africa, Mozambique, Can- ada, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, England, France. ACADEMY RECORD: Scholastic Star, Polaris, Midships, In- tramural Sports. Rudolf Alfred Enders 62 Locustwood Boulevard, Elmont, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. Free State Mariner, Farrell Lines; S.S. Presi- dent Polk, American President Lines; S.S. Marine Courier, S.S. Marine Transport Lines. VOYAGES: Korea, Cuba, Panama, Hawaii, Japan, Malaya, Philippine Islands, Ceylon, India, Pakistan, Egypt, Italy, France, China. ACADEMY RECORD: Naval Club, Trident Club, Football, Wrestling, Track, Cadet Officer. 269 VOYAGES: South Africa, Portuguese East Africa, Madagascar. ACADEMY RECORD: Regimental Band, Drill Team, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Russian Club, Propeller Club, Cadet Officer. % 4 4 John Stanley Fauske 700 Broadway, Staten Island 10, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. Mormacowl, S.S. Mormacmail, Moore-Mc- Cormack Lines; S.S. Independence, American Export Lines. VOYAGES: Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Dutch West Indies, Azores, France, Italy, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Poland, Canada. ACADEMY RECORD: Scholastic Star, Midships, Polaris, Protestant Choir, Ring Committee, Christian Council, In- tramural Sports, Track, Michelson Scientific Society, Regi- mental Band, Cadet Officer. i 270 Bruce William Ferrier 914 Belmont Avenue, Springfield, Massachusetts SEA DUTY: S.S. Metapan United Fruit Co.; S.S. President Fillmore, American President Lines; S.S. Excambion, American Export Lines. VOYAGES: Panama, Costa Rica, Indo China, Philippine Islands, United States of Indonesia, Malaya, Spain, France, Italy, Egypt, Greece, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon. ACADEMY RECORD: Intramural Sports, Soccer Team, Cadet Officer. c Joseph Patrick Michael Flanagan 88 Methuen Street, Springfield 9, Massachusetts SEA DUTY: S.E. Metapan, United Fruit Co.; S.S. President Fillmore, American President Lines; S.S. Exemplar, S.S. Excambion, S.S. Constitution, American Export Lines. VOYAGES: Panama, Costa Rica, Guam, Philippine Islands, United States of Indonesia, China, French Indo China, Malaya, Spain, France, Italy, Egypt, Lebanon, Turkey, Syria, Greece, British Crown Colonies. ACADEMY RECORD: Propeller Club, Society of Naval Archi- tects and Marine Engineers, Russian Club, Intramural Sports, Midships, Polaris, Debate Council, Astronomical Society, Marlinspike Club. 271 Ronald Francis Fogan 5406 Connecticut Avenue, Washington, District of Columbia SEA DUTY: S.S. Brazil, Moore-McCormack Lines; S.S. Presi- dent Arthur, American President Lines; S.S. Santa Bar- bara, Grace Line. VOYAGES: Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Peru, Chile, Ecuador, Colombia, Panama, Italy, Egypt, France, India, Japan, Malay a. ACADEMY RECORD: Drill Team, Cadet Officer. Kenneth Ronald Froehlich 1227 East 91st Street, Brooklyn, New York SEA DUTY: U.S.N.S. Golden Eagle, U.S.N.S. General Alex- ander Patch,, U.S.N.S. General Stewart, U.S.N.S. General Callan, Military Sea Transportation Service;. VOYAGES: Germany, England, French Morocco, Italy, Greece, Turkey. ACADEMY RECORD: Christian Council, Marlinspike Club, Midships, Intramural Sports, Cadet Officer. I I 272 William Gilp Geurdes 42 Hill Street, Elmont, New York SEA DUTY: M.V. Emery Victory, S.S. American Ranger, S.S. American Harvester, United States Lines; S.S. President Harding, American President Lines. VOYAGES: England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Philippine Islands, Malaya, Indo-China, United States of Indonesia, Panama. ACADEMY RECORD: Propeller Club, Christian Council, Intra- mural Sports, Cadet Officer. James Francis Gilleeny 60 Fairwater Avenue, Massapeque, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. James McKay, Lykes Lines; S.S. Del Sud, Mississippi Steamship Co.; S.S. Santa Rosa, Grace Line. VOYAGES: Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Japan, Malaya, Philippine Islands, Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil, Argentina. ACADEMY RECORD: Hear This, Polaris, Trident Club, Cadet Officer. 273 Charles Gorsch j 43-07 Murray Street, Flushing, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. Del-Valle, Mississippi Steamship Co.; S.S. Norman Lykes, S.S. Reuben Tipton, Lykes Lines. VOYAGES: France, Germany, Italy, Greece, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Morocco, Portugal, Yugoslavia, Belgium, Hol- land, Libya. ACADEMY RECORD: Propeller Club, Eagle Scout Society, Christian Council, Trident Club, Cadet Officer. 1 Paul Martin Griffing 168 Anstice Street, Oyster Bay, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. Excelsior, American Export Lines; S.S. Cherry Valley, Keystone Shipping Co.; S.S. American Inventor, United States Lines. VOYAGES: Egypt, Anglo Egyptian Sudan, Arabia, French Somoaliland, Pakistan, India, Ceylon, Burma, Ethiopia, England, Germany, France. ACADEMY RECORD: Radio Club, Windjammers, Automotive Interest Club, Midships, Intramural Sports, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Christian Council. 274 Jack Murray Haeflich 990 Leggett Avenue, Bronx 55, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. Excelsior, American Export Co.; S.S. Cherry Valley, Keystone Shipping Co.; S.S. American Inventor, United States Lines. VOYAGES: Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Burma, French Somaliland, Ceylon, Pakistan, Arabia, Aden, Germany, France, England. ACADEMY RECORD: Editor-in-Chief, Hear This, Trident Club, Cadet Officer. John Albert Harper 169-16 23rd Avenue, Whitestone, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. Alcoa Runner, Alcoa Steamship Co.; S.S. Doctor Lykes, S.S. George Lykes, S.S. Zoella Lykes, Lykes Lines. VOYAGES: Germany, England, Holland, Belgium, France, Surinam, Trinidad, Virgin Isles, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, British West Indies. ACADEMY RECORD: Swimming Team, Intramural Sports, Regimental Band, Michelson Scientfific Society, Cadet Officer. I I c 275 Sherman Donald Hartland 4426 Bowes Avenue, West Mifflin, Pennsylvania SEA DUTY: S.S. Independence, American Export Lines; S.S. Uruguay, M.V. Mormacdale, Moore-McCormack Lines; S.S. American Shipper, United States Lines. VOYAGES: Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Canada. ACADEMY RECORD: Scholastic Star, Intramural Sports, De- bate Team, President; Polaris, Society of Naval Archi- tects and Marine Engineers. Jesse C. Hendelman 1565 Thieriot Avenue, Bronx, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. Buckeye Mariner, States Marine Lines; S.S. United States, United States Lines; S.S. Pioneer Tide, American Pioneer Lines. «3 VOYAGES: Philippine Islands, England, France, Korea, Japan, French Indo-China, Formosa, Canal Zone, Okinawa. ACADEMY RECORD: Midships, Polaris, Camera Club, Intra- mural Sports. f 276 w inthrop Oonnison 1 lodges, Jr. 1 Wharf Street, Nahant, Massachusetts SEA DUTY: S.S. Exermont, American Export Lines; S.S. United States, S.S. Pioneer Tide, United States Lines. VOYAGES: Algeria. French Morocco. Spanish Morocco, Israel, Syria. Lebanon, Turkey, Yugoslavia, Italy, France, Eng- land, Japan, Formosa, French Indo-China. ACADEMY RECORD: Michelson Scientific Society, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Windjammers, Naval Club, Intramural Sports, Automotive Interest Club. I Robert Burns Irwin 423 North Market Street, Ligonier, Pennsylvania SEA DUTY: S.S. Sue Lykes, S.S. Reuben Tipton, Lykes Lines; S.S. Del Norte, Mississippi Steamship Co. VOYAGES: France, Germany, Belgium, England, Mexico, Netherlands, Japan, Formosa, Philippine Islands, Nica- ragua, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay. ACADEMY RECORD: Intramural Sports, Hear This, Polaris, Water Ski Club, Cadet Officer. 277 Donald Kolesar 179-53 137th Avenue, Springfield Gardens, L. I., New York SEA DUTY: S.S. Robin Hood, Seas Shipping Co.; S.S. Pioneer Dale, S.S. American Packer, United States Lines. VOYAGES: Union of South Africa, Mozambique, England, Ireland, Scotland, Philippine Islands, Japan, Formosa, St. Helena Island, Hawaii, Trinidad. ACADEMY RECORD: Wrestling Team, Society of Naval Archi- tects and Marine Engineers, Intramural Sports, Drill Team, Cadet Officer. 4f David Roger Lavalette Ledge Road, R.F.D., Saylesville, Rhode Island SEA DUTY: S.S. American Clipper, S.S. American Forwarder, United States Lines; S.S. Pine Tree Mariner, Pacific Transport Lines; S.S. Independence, American Export Lines. VOYAGES: Germany, England, Ireland, Scotland, France, Japan, Korea, Panama, Portugal, Italy. ACADEMY RECORD: Scholastic Star, Cross Country, Track, Polaris, Hear This, Midships, Intramural Sports, Intra- mural Athletic Board, Michelson Scientific Society, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, As- tronomical Society, Windjammers, Cadet Officer. ▲ 278 Charles Ebenezer MacDonald II 165 39th Avenue, N.E., St. Petersburg, Florida SEA DUTY: S.S. Harry Culbreath, Lykes Lines. VOYAGES: French Morocco, Italy, Trieste, Yugoslavia, Greece, Cuba, Japan, Tunisia, Spain, Panama, Mexico, France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands. ACADEMY RECORD: Christian Council, Cadet Officer. k Frank Jerome Maley 47-15 104th Street, Corona 68, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. African Lightning, Farrell Lines; S.S. Ameri- can Packer, United States Lines; S.S. Saconnet, Socony Vacuum Oil Co. VOYAGES: South Africa, East Africa, West Africa, Zanzibar, Portuguese East Africa, England, Ireland, Scotland. ACADEMY RECORD: Scholastic Star, Hear This, Intramural Sports, Cadet Officer. t ► 279 Edgar Sanlord Mills, Jr. I 8745 251st Street, Bellerose 26, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. Tar Heel Mariner, Pacific Far East Lines; S.S. Executor, American Export Lines; S.S. American Manufacturer, United States Lines. VOYAGES: Germany, England, Panama, Korea, Japan, Spain, Portugal, Libya, Greece, Turkey, Sicily. ACADEMY RECORD: Swimming, Trident Club, Intramural Sports, Cadet Officer. 2336 Redmond Road, North Bellmore, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. Free State Mariner, Farrell Lines; S.S. President Polk, American President Lines; S.S. Marine Courier, Marine Transport Lines. VOYAGES: Panama, Korea, Japan, Cuba, Hawaii, China, Philippine Islands, Malaya, Ceylon, India, Egypt, Italy, France. ACADEMY RECORD: Scholastic Star, Track, Football, Wres- tling, Propeller Club, Glee Club, Christian Council, Protes- tant Choir, Intramural Sports, Class President, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Cadet Officer. I 280 Charles H. Momm Main Street, South Windsor, Connecticut SEA DUTY: S.S. Exchange, American Export Lines; M.V. Emory Victory, United States Lines; S.S. Kittanning, Key- stone Shipping Co. VOYAGES: Egypt, Arabia, Ethiopia, India, Japan, Panama. ACADEMY RECORD: Glee Club. i r Roger Benjamin Nelson 6083 Navarre Avenue, Chicago, Illinois SEA DUTY: S.S. Santa Juana, Grace Line; S.S. Ventura, Oceanic Steamship Co. VOYAGES: Canada, Guatamala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, Tahiti, Somoa, Australia. ACADEMY RECORD: Cheerleader, Glee Club, Christian Council, Cadet Officer. 281 Walter Robert Ohm, Jr 279 85th Street, Brooklyn, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. African Rainbow, Farrell Lines; S.S. Explorer, American Export Lines; S.S. Keytanker, Keystone Shipping Co.; S.S. American Builder, United States Lines. VOYAGES: Liberia, Union of South Africa, Mozambique, Egypt, Arabia, Anglo Egyptian Sudan, French Somaliland, Italian Somaliland, Ceylon, India, Pakistan. ACADEMY RECORD: Sailing Team, Astronomical Society, Catholic Choir, Ring Committee, Water Skiing Club, Cadet Officer. Donald David OI man 150-15 Jewel Avenue, Kew Garden Hills, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. American Packer, United States Lines; S.S. African Lightning, Farrell Lines; S.S. Pine Tree Mariner, Pacific Transport Lines. VOYAGES: Union of South Africa, Zanzibar, Portuguese East Africa, British East Africa, Germany, England, Ire- land, Scotland, Japan, Philippine Islands, Korea, British West Africa. ACADEMY RECORD: Drill Team, Dance Committee, Wind- jammers, Swimming Team, Trident Club, Cadet Officer. 282 Daniel Francis O Neill 243 Bayview Avenue, Amityville, L. I., New York SEA DUTY: S.S. Santa Clara, S.S. Mountain Mariner, Grace Line; S.S. America, United States Lines; S.S. Curtis Woods, Keystone Shipping Co. .VOYAGES: Ireland, England, France, Germany, Venezuela, Colombia, Netherlands, Panama, Japan. ACADEMY RECORD: Intramural Sports, Hear This, Cadet Officer. Richard Allen Pet ry 3600 Carmona Avenue, Los Angeles, California SEA DUTY: S.S. Mormacgulf, Moore-McCormack Lines; S.S. Philippine Transport, Pacific Transport Lines; S.S. Bunker Hill, Keystone Shipping Co. VOYAGES: Panama, Venezuela, Trinidad, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Hawaii, Japan, Philippine Islands, China, Canada. ACADEMY RECORD: Scholastic Star, Propeller Club, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Trident Club, Astronomical Society, Wrestling. Track, Intramural Sports, Cadet Officer. J 283 Will iam Bernard Planey, Jr. 399 Cemetery Street, Ashley, Pennsylvania SEA DUTY: S.S. Santa Rosa, Grace Line; S.S. President Gar- field, American President Lines; S.S. Mormacmail, S.S. Mormacdawn, Moore-McCormack Lines. VOYAGES: Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Poland, Panama, Japan, China, Philippine Islands, Ma- laya, Ceylon, India, Pakistan, Egypt, France, Italy, Vene- zuela, Colombia. ACADEMY RECORD: Baseball and Basketball, Intramural Sports, Hear This. Richard Arthur Proudfit 1492 Midway Parkway, St. Paul, Minnesota SEA DUTY: S.S. Del Mundo, Mississippi Steamship Co.; S.S. Cotton Mariner, Luckenbach Steamship Co.; S.S. Exiria, American Export Lines. VOYAGES: Brazil, Japan, Korea, Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, Yugoslavia, Tunisia, French Morocco. ACADEMY RECORD: Radio Club, Christian Council, Drill Team, Intramural Sports, Cadet Officer. 284 Cecil Gral lam Rams Jr 1415 Keyes Avenue, Schenectady, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. American Builder, S.S. United States, United States Lines; S.S. President Tyler, American President Lines. VOYAGES: England, France, Germany, Panama, Philippine Islands, Hong Kong, French Indo-China, Malaya, United States of Indonesia. ACADEMY RECORD: Co-Captain, Soccer; Executive Commit- tee, Christian Council; Tennis, Intramural Athletic Board, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engnieers, Cadet Officer. - - i ii ummwMmwtyjmF ' - Will iam James Rennie 34-20 207th Street, Bayside, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. Emory Victory: S.S. American Scientist, United States Lines; S.S. Fra Berlanga, United Fruit Co.; S.S. President Harding, American President Lines. VOYAGES: Germany, France, Belgium, Panama, Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Philippine Islands, China, French Indo-China, Thailand, Malaya, East Indies. ACADEMY RECORD: Intramural Sports, Cadet Officer. Arthur Reubens 135 West 84th Street, New York, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. William Lykes, S.S. John Lykes, Lykes Lines; S.S. Del Norte, Mississippi, Steamship Co.; S.S. Mormac- york, Moore-McCormack Lines. VOYAGES: Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Germany, Portugal, Holland, France, Belgium, Virgin Islands, Netherland West Indies. ACADEMY RECORD: Trident Club, Intramural Sports, Michelson Scientific Society, Propeller Club, Cadet Officer. A i Charles Douglas Rose 1203 Walnut Boulevard, Ashtabula, Ohio SEA DUTY: S.S. America, United States Lines; S.S. Exbrook, American Export Lines; S.S. American Press, United States Lines. VOYAGES: Scotland, England, Ireland, Germany, France, Spain, North Africa, Portugal, Italy, Yugoslavia, Denmark. ACADEMY RECORD: Propeller Club, Glee Club, Intramural Sports, Midships, Polaris, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers. Roger Rosenthal 120 Vermilyea Avenue, New York, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. Margaret Lykes, S.S. Velma Lykes, Lykes Lines; S.S. Del Santos, Mississippi Steamship Co. VOYAGES: Japan, Formosa, Philippine Islands, England, France, Holland, Belgium, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Mexico. ACADEMY RECORD: Polaris, Hear This, Intramural Sports, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Michelson Scientific Society. All en Edward Ryan 413 Douglas Street, Defiance, Ohio SEA DUTY: S.S. William G. Mather, Cleveland Cliffs Iron Co.; S.S. Mormachawk, Moore-McCormack Lines; S.S. United States, United States Lines. VOYAGES: British West Indies, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, France, England. ACADEMY RECORD: Regimental Information Service, Pro- peller Club, Basketball Manager, Russian Club, Music Club, Cadet Officer. 287 John Edward Scherger 298 Maple Street, West Hempstead, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. American Harvester, S.S. America, United States Lines; S.S. Junior, United Fruit Co. VOYAGES: England, France, Germany, Panama, Costa Rica, Ireland. ACADEMY RECORD: Basketball, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Intramural Sports, Class Officer, Cadet Officer. c sjfc- Robert Charles Sturm 177-34 137th Avenue, Springfield Gardens, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. Sue Lykes, S.S. Reuben Tipton, Lykes Lines; S.S. Del Norte, Mississippi Steamship Co. VOYAGES: England, France, Germany, Belgium, Holland, Japan, Formosa, Philippine Islands, Mexico, Brazil, Argen- tina, Uruguay, Curacao, Dutch West Indies. ACADEMY RECORD: President, Christian Council; Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Polaris, Russian Club. - 288 Rich ard Anthony Sweeney 195 Belair Road, Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. Mormacowl, Moore-McCormack Lines; S.S. Fredericksburg, Keystone Shipping Co.; S.S. American Veteran, United States Lines. VOYAGES: Iceland, Denmark, Norway, Azores, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Netherlands West Indies, England, Ireland Scotland. ACADEMY RECORD: Scholastic Star, Intramural Sports, Catholic Choir, Astronomical Society, Cadet Officer. i I Richard Szatkowski 167 Cleenput Terrace, Paramus, New Jersey SEA DUTY: S.S. Kendall Fish, Lykes Lines; S.S. Del Mar, S.S. Del Sud, Mississippi Steamship Co. VOYAGES: England, Scotland, Germany, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Azores, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Dutch West Indies, Virgin Islands. ACADEMY RECORD: Debate Council, Polaris, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Intramural Sports. 289 Felix Anthony Szczepanski, Jr. 421 Hibbs Avenue, Glenolden, Pennsylvania SEA DUTY: S.S. American Clipper, United States Lines; S.S. Pine Tree Mariner, Pacific Transport Lines; S.S. Independence, American Export Lines. VOYAGES: Germany, Japan, Korea, Panama, Portugal, Italy, France. ACADEMY RECORD: Drill Team, Propeller Club, Intramural Sports, Cadet Officer. Warren Walter J aveniere 20 Fero Street, Yonkers, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. Mormacsurf, Moore-McCormack Lines; S.S. Robin Goodfellow, Seas Shipping Co.; S.S. Constitution, American Export Lines. VOYAGES: Brazil, Trinidad, Argentina, Uruguay, Italy, France, Gibraltar, Portuguese East Africa, South Africa, Madagascar. ACADEMY RECORD: Intramural Sports, Hear This, Cadet Officer. 1 290 Robert Cliff ord Taylor 330 Mount Prospect Avenue, Newark, New Jersey SEA DUTY: S.S. Margaret Lykes, S.S. Velma Lykes, Lykes Lines; S.S. Del Santos, Mississippi Steamship Co. VOYAGES: Japan, Formosa, Philippine Islands, France, Eng- land, Netherlands, Belgium, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina. ACADEMY RECORD: Baseball, Intramural Sports, Hear This, Cadet Officer. 'v® f Robert Jobn Tis 8500 Boulevard East, North Bergen, New Jersey SEA DUTY: S.S. Exeter, American Export Lines; S.S. Ameri- can Planter, United States Lines; S.S. Mormacsaga, S.S. Mormacteal, Moore-McCormack Lines. VOYAGES: Spain. Frances, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Egypt, Lebanon, England, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Poland, British West Indies, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina. ACADEMY RECORD: Propeller Club, Regimental Information Service, Intramural Sports, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Cadet Officer. 291 Robert Eason Welsh 15 Baybcrry Road, Hingham, Massachusetts SEA DUTY: S.S. Mormacsurf, Moore-McCormack Lines; S.S. Robin Goodfellow, Seas Shipping Co.; S.S. Constitution, American Export Lines. VOYAGES: Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Dutch West Indies, British West Indies, Gibraltar, Italy, France, Union of South Africa, Portuguese East Africa, Madagascar, Mauritius. ACADEMY RECORD: Propeller Club, Trident Club, Hear This Marlinspike Club, Michelson Scientific Society, Ring Conrv- mittee, Intramural Sports, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Naval Club, Dance Committee, Cadet Officer. Anthony Irwin Wenderoth 180-42 Aberdeen Road, Jamaica, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. Edward B. Greene, Cleveland Cliffs Iron Co.; S.S. United States, United States Lines; S.S. Mormac- dawn, Moore-McCormack Lines. VOYAGES: Canada, England, France, Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, Venezuela. ACADEMY RECORD: Scholastic Star, Intramural Sports, Midships, Polaris, Camera Club, Michelson Scientific Society, Naval Club, Ring Committee and Cadet Officer. 292 Hal Fong Yee 1624 7th Street, Sacramento 14, California SEA DUTY: S.S. Hong Kong Transport, Pacific Transport Lines: S.S. Mormacgulf, Moore-McCormack Lines; S.S. President Tyler, American President Lines. VOYAGES: Canada, Panama, Venezuela, Brazil, Argentina, Peru, Philippine Islands, Japan, Hong Kong, Hawaii, Malaya, United States of Indonesia, Thailand. ACADEMY RECORD: Scholastic Star, Basketball, Cadet Officer. ! Class Officers PAUL T. ELDRIDGE President FAUSTINE MATTIONI Vice President ERB4 CDR. CHARLES W. FERRIS Officer-Adviser Class of AUGUST 1956 Edwin Ernest Alber 5245 Murdoch Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri SEA DUTY: S.S. James McKay, Lykes Lines; S.S. Del Mar, Mississippi Shipping Co.; T.E.S. Jamaica, S.S. Santo Cerro, United Fruit Co.; S.S. American Reporter, United States Lines. VOYAGES: Japan, Korea, Philippine Islands, Malaya, United States of Indonesia, Thailand, Bali, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Cuba, Virgin Islands, Curacoa, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, France, England, Panama. ACADEMY RECORD: Editor-in-Chief, Midships; President, Automotive Interest Club; Swimming Team, Intramural Sports, Regimental Information Service, Astronomical Society, Dance Committee, Camera Club, Water Ski Club, Intramural Athletic Board, Radio Club, Cadet Officer. Robert Wayne Bailey Box 2752, Cristobal, Canal Zone SEA DUTY: T.E.S. Chiriqui, United Fruit Co.; S.S. Dick Lykes, Lykes Lines; S.S. African Crescent, Farrell Lines; S.S. Santa Rita, Grace Line. VOYAGES: Cuba, Guatemala, Honduras, Colombia, Panama, England, Germany, France, Holland, Belgium, South Africa, Portuguese East Africa, Kenya, Tanganyika, Southwest Africa, Peru, Ecuador, Chile. ACADEMY RECORD: Football, J.V. Basketball, Propeller Club, Midships, Windjammers, Cadet Officer. 296 Charles Allen Balmat Route 1, Box 288, Lane Village, Arkansas SEA DUTY: S.S. Hibeeros, United Fruit Co.; S.S. Sylvia Lykes, Lykes Lines; S.S. America, S.S. American Merchant, United States Lines; S.S. Examiner, American Export Lines. VOYAGES: Ecuador, Portugal, Germany, Panama, England, Yugoslavia, Japan, Ireland, Greece, France. ACADEMY RECORD: Debate, Michelson Scientific Society, Academy Book Club, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Astronomical Society. C «r - John Roscoe Banta 405 Begier Avenue, San Leandro, California SEA DUTY: S.S. President Wilson, S.S. President Arthur, American President Lines; S.S. Keystoner, Keystone Shipping Co. VOYAGES: Japan, Philippine Islands, Malaya, United States of Indonesia, Ceylon, India, Pakistan, Egypt, Italy, France, Formosa, Honk Kong, Hawaii, Panama. ACADEMY RECORD: Regimental Band, Sailing Team, Mid- ships, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers. 297 % Richard Lee Barhin 2676 West 3rd Street, Brooklyn 23, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. President Garfield, American President Lines; S.S. Robin Mowbray, Seas Shipping Co.; S.S. Sacona, Socony Mobil Co., Inc.; S.S. Santa Clara, Grace Line. VOYAGES: Japan, China, Philippine Islands, Malaya, United States of Indonesia, Ceylon, India, Pakistan, Egypt, Italy, France, Venezuela, Dutch West Indies, Union of South Africa, Portuguese East Africa. ACADEMY RECORD: Intramural Sports, Drill Team, Regi- mental Broadcast Unit, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Scholastic Star. William Anthony Behan 36 Courtenay Road, Hempstead, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. American Flyer, United States Lines; S.S. Robin Trent, Seas Shipping Co.; S.S. Doctor Lykes, S.S. Eugene Lykes, Lykes Lines; S.S. Excalibur, American Ex- port Lines. VOYAGES: England, France, Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Japan, Formosa, Philippine Islands, Mexico. ACADEMY RECORD: Intramural Sports, Michelson Scientific Society, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engi- neers, Propeller Club, Naval Club, Scholastic Star. John Herbert Blenkle ( 135 Overlook Avenue, Leonid, New Jersey SEA DUTY: S.S. Santa Clara, S.S. Santa Maria, Grace Line; S.S. America, United States Lines. VOYAGES: Brazil, Uraguay, Argentina, Cuba, Venezuela, Netherland West Indies, Panama, Colombia, Equador, Peru, Chile, Germany, France, Ireland, England. ACAOEMY RECORD: Midships, Michelson Scientific Society. Charles Richard Boland 5838 Tyndall Avenue, New York, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. Mormacsaga, Moore McCormack Lines; S.S. African Planet, Farrel Lines; S.S. Shabonee, Socony Mobil Oil Co. VOYAGES: Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Poland, Den- mark, Union of South Africa, British East Africa, Port- uguese East Africa. ACADEMY RECORD: Scholastic Star, Trident Club, Polaris, Intramural Sports, Nocturnal Adoration Society, Carpera Club, Cadet Officer. I T 4 V� 299 Malcol Will iams Booth 157 Rochambeau Avenue, Providence 6, Rhode Island SEA DUTY: S.S. Eugene Lykes, Lykes Lines; S.S. American Flyer, United States Lines; S.S. African Rainbow, Farrell Lines. VOYAGES: Japan, Formosa, Philippine Islands, England, France, Spain, Union of South Africa, Portuguese East Africa, British East Africa. ACADEMY RECORD: Intramural Sports, Drill Team, Christian Council, Midships, Polaris, Ring Committee, Astronomical Society, Propeller Club, Cadet Officer. Richard Robert Booy 3309 East 62nd Street, Kansas City, Missouri SEA DUTY: S.S. Tillie Lykes, Lykes Lines; S.S. Robin Kirk, Seas Shipping Co.; S.S. American Scientist, United States Lines. VOYAGES: Japan, Korea, Okinawa, South Africa, Portuguese East Africa, England, France, Germany, Spain. ACADEMY RECORD: President, Camera Club; Scholastic Star, Sailing Team, Trident Club, Polaris, Cadet Officer. 4 300 Peter Jaime Bourgeois Cinclare Plantation, Port Allen, Louisiana SEA DUTY: S.S. Virginia Lykes, Lykes Lines; S.S. Exanthia, American Export Lines; S.S. American Importer, United States Lines. VOYAGES: Morocco, Tunis, Algeria, France, Spain, Portugal, Cuba, Italy, Greece, Yugoslavia, Germany. ACADEMY RECORD: Debate, Astronomical Society, Book Club. ! I I George Philip B rown 55 Cambridge Road, Great Neck, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. Thompson Lykes, Lykes Lines; S.S. Magnolia Mariner, Mississippi Shipping Co.; S.S. Constitution, American Export Lines; S.S. Santa Ines, Grace Line. VOYAGES: Germany, Belgium, Norway, Panama, Japan, Spain, Gibraltar, France, Italy, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile. ACADEMY RECORD: Co-Captain, Soccer; Intramural Sports, Propeller Club, Naval Club, Trident Club, Michelson Scientific Society, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Cadet Officer. 301 Albert Charles Buechler Barnegat Light, Mew Jersey SEA DUTY: S.S. Green Mountain State, States Marine Lines; S.S. America, United States Lines. VOYAGES: Iceland, England, Scotland, Ireland, France, Ger- many, Denmark, Japan, Korea. ACADEMY RECORD: Drill, Team, Astronomical Society, Naval Club, Water Ski Club, Intramural Sports. 4 ■ ,.. 4 Patrick Lawrence Burke 341 East Prien Lake Road, Lake Charles, Louisiana SEA DUTY: S.S. Gulf Shipper, Gulf and South America Steamship Co.; S.S. Mountain Mariner, Grace Line; S.S. American Manufacturer, United States Lines; S.S. Robin Trent, Seas Shipping; S.S. Excalibur, American Export. VOYAGES: Panama, Canal Zone, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, French Morocco, England, Japan, Mexico, Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Lebanon, Syria, Egypt. ACADEMY RECORD: Chairman, Ring Committee; Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Eagle Scout Society, Drill Team, Astronomical Society, Book Club, Sailing Team, Radio- Club, Intramural Sports, Cadet Officer. 302 'i Donald Charles Burnmam 329 West Union Street, Waupala, Wisconsin SEA DUTY: S.S. Ventura, Matson Navigation Co.; S.S. Meta- pan, United Fruit Co.; S.S. Mormacyork, Moore-McCor- mack Lines. VOYAGES: Canada, Australia, Trinadad, Tahiti, American Samoa, Costa Rica, Panama, Curacao, Brazil, Uraguay, Argentina. ACADEMY RECORD: Trindent Club, Propeller Club, Michel- son Scientific Society, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Naval Club. Frederick Janies Canevari 31 Seaview Avenue, East Norwalk, Connecticut SEA DUTY: S.S. African Endeavor, Farrell Lines; S.S. Exilona, S.S. Extavia, American Export Lines. VOYAGES: South Africa, Mozambique, Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Yugoslavia, Cyprus, Turkey, Israel, French Morocco, Algeria, Tangier, Tunisia, Trieste. ACADEMY RECORD: Scholastic Star, Band, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Michelson Society. 303 Peter Richardson Caswell 5 Dumbarton Street, Andover, Massachusetts SEA DUTY: S.S. Exchequer, American Export Lines; S.S. Pioneer Bay, S.S. American Miller; United States Lines. VOYAGES: Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Eritrea, Anglo Egyptian Sudan, French Somaliland, Pakistan, India, Burma, Pan- ama, Hawaiian Islands, Philippine Islands, Formosa, Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, France, Germany, England, Canada. ACADEMY RECORD: Propeller Club, Naval Club, Eagle Scout Society, Intramural Sports, Drill Team. Thomas Michael Chimento 2243 East 23rd Street, Brooklyn, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. Independence, American Export Lines; S.S. American Scientist, United States Lines; S.S. Saconet, Socony Mobil Oil Co. VOYAGES: Germany, Spain, Belgium, England, France, Italy, Netherlands. ACADEMY RECORD: Football, Track. 304 « ii 5 1% 'iT c br Robert John Conn ors 239-16 42nd Avenue, Douglaston, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. Del Valle, Mississippi Shipping Co ; S.S. Sylvia Lykes, S.S. Brenton Lykes, Lykes Lines. VOYAGES: Holland, England. Spain, Italy, Trieste, Yogo- slavia, Greece. Libya, Algeria, Cuba, Mexico, Brazil, Uru- guay, Argentina, Azores. ACADEMY RECORD: Intramural Sports. Raymond Brady Crowson 185 Clinton Avenue, Brooklyn, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. Excalibur, American Export Lines; S.S. Sun- flower Mariner, Luchenback Lines. VOYAGES: Azores, Spain. France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, French Morocco. ACADEMY RECORD: Football, Baseball. Wrestling, Intra- mural Sports, Dance Committee, Propeller Club, Naval Club, Regimental Information Service, Water Ski Club, Marlinspike Club. srt 305 Charles Robert Cushing 6901 Shore Road, Brooklyn, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. American Veteran, United States Lines; S.S. African Endeavor, Farrell Lines; S.S. Santa Isabel, Grace Line. VOYAGES: Ireland, Scotland, England, Union of South Africa, Mozambique, Panama, Colombia, Equador, Peru, Chile. ACADEMY RECORD: President, Astronomical Society, Cross Country, Track, Soccer, Michelson Scientific Society, De- bate, Council, Russian Club, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Cadet Officer. Robert D Agostino 34 Park Avenue, Tuckahoc 7, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. SAUCON. Socony Mobil Oil Co.; S.S. Ex- hibitor, S.S. Constitution, S.S. Exemplar, American Export Lines; S.S. Robin Wentley, Seas Shipping Co. VOYAGES: France, Italy, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, French Somoli- land, Ceylon, Pakistan, India, Aden, Burma. ACADEMY RECORD: Scholastic Star, Nocturnal Adoration Society, Football, Michelson Scientific Society, Intramural Sports, Cadet Officer. x£ 306 Pliilip I homas D ammann R.F.D. No. 1, Butler, Illinois SEA DUTY: S.S. Virginia Lykes, Lykes Lines; S.S. San Jose, United Fruit Co.; STR. Edward B. Greene, Cleveland Cliffs Iron Co. VOYAGES: Mexico, Italy, France, Greece, Cuba, Yugoslavia, French Morocco, Panama, Spain, Costa Rica, Handu’ras, Trieste, Libya. ACADEMY RECORD: Regimental Band, Rifle Team, Naval Club, Propeller Club, Regimental Information Service. Roger Eugene Denig 439 16th Street, Brooklyn, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. Buckeye Mariner, S.S. Garden State, States Marine Lines; S.S. American Chief, United States Lines; S.S. Excelsior, American Export Lines. VOYAGES: Japan, Hawaii, Panama, France, Germany, Eng- land, French Somaliland, Arabia, Egypt, India, Ceylon. ACADEMY RECORD: Rifle Team, Regimental Broadcasting Unit, Nocturnal Adoration Society, Intramural Sports, Cadet Officer. 307 Frank d homas De Scisciolo I 137-36 Laburnum Avenue, Flushing, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. President Fillmore, American President Lines; S.S. Executor, S.S. Exeter, American Export Lines. VOYAGES: Canal Zone, Guam, Philippine Islands, Hong Kong, Indo China, Malaya, United States of Indonesia, Singapore, Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Tripoli, Greece, Turkey, Egypt, Lebannon, Thailand. ACADEMY RECORD: Football, Intramural Sports, Naval Club, Cadet Officer. Franklin David DIoss 402-85th Street, Brooklyn, New York SEA DUTY: USNS Golden Eagle, USNS General Patch, USNS General Callan, USNS General Stewart, Military Sea Trans- portation Service. VOYAGES: England, Germany, Italy, Greece, Turkey, French Morocco. ACADEMY RECORD: Hear This, Intramural Sports, Dance Committee. 4 308 I 1 I Donald John D udziak 2741 S.W. 34th Court, Miami, Florida SEA DUTY: S.S. Del Sud, Mississippi Shipping Co ; S.S. Mor- macelm, Moore-McCormack Lines; S.S. African Rainbow, Farrell Lines. VOYAGES: Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, Curacao, Virgin Isles, Union of South Africa, Portuguese East Africa, Kenya, Tanganyika, Zanzibar Sultanate. ACADEMY RECORD: Scholastic Star, President Naval Club; Michelson Scientific Society, Propeller Club, Drill Team, Rifle and Pistol Club, Water Ski Club, Rifle Team, Polaris, Intramural Sports, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Cadet Officer. ? r John Aloysious Duffy No. 1 Wellington Road, Upper Darby, Pennsylvania SEA DUTY: S.S. African Rainbow, Farrell Lines; S.S. Express, American Export Lines; S.S. Santa Olivia, Grace Line. VOYAGES: Union of South Africa, Southwest Africa, Kenya, Mozambique, Panama, Tanganyika, Italy, Chile, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Ceylon, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Trieste, Yugoslavia. ACADEMY RECORD: Windjammers, Intramural Sports, Mid- ships, Astronomical Society, Cadet Officer. David Elmer Edwards 717 Woodward Avenue, Gulfport, Mississippi SEA DUTY: S.S. James Lykes, S.S. Marion Lykes, Lykes Lines; S.S. American Banker, United States Lines; S.S. Exbrook, American Export Lines; S.S. Keytanker, Key- stone Shipping Co. VOYAGES: France, Germany, Belgium, Holland, England, Cuba, Morocco, Yugoslavia, Italy. ACADEMY RECORD: Captain, Tennis Team; Christian Coun- cil, Cacet Officer. Paul Talbot Eldridge 250 Highland Street, Portsmouth, New Hampshire SEA DUTY: S.S. Doctor Lykes, Lykes Lines; S.S. American Traveler, S.S. American Manufacturer, United States Lines. VOYAGES: Japan, Philippine Islands, United States of Indonesia, Malaya, Germany, England, Ireland, Scotland. ACADEMY RECORD: Propeller Club, Intramural Athletic Board, Ring Committee, Class President, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Cadet Officer. 4 Loren Jesse Hilis 334 N.E. 117th Avenue, Portland 16, Oregon SEA DUTY: S.S. Santa Eliana, Grace Line; S.S. President Cleveland, American President Line; S.S. Bennington, Keystone Shipping Co. VOYAGES: Canada, Colombia, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Peru, Chile, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Canal Zone, Japan, China, Philippine Islands. ACADEMY RECORD: Propeller Club, Chess Club, Midships, Intramural Sports, Automobile Interest Club, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers. William Fra ncis FaK ey 306 East 86th Street, New York, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. Robin Doncaster, Seas Shipping Co.; S.S. Africian Enterprise, Farrell Lines; S.S. Empire State Mariner, United States Lines. VOYAGES: Union of South Africa, Portuguese East Africa, France, England, Germany, Newfoundland, Guam, Korea, Japan. ACADEMY RECORD: Intramural Sports, Windjammers, Cadet Officer. John Morris Fahnestock Box 1592, Cristobal, Canal Zone SEA DUTY: T.E.S. Chiriqui, S.S. Heredia, United Fruit Co.; S.S. American Forwarder, United States Lines; S.S. Dick Lykes, Lykes Line. VOYAGES: England, Scotland, Ireland, France, Germany, Hol- land, Belgium, Cuba, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, Costa Rica, Colombia. ACADEMY RECORD: Executive Committee, Christian Coun- cil; Riffle Team, Pistol Team, Propeller Club, Michelson Scientific Society, Intramural Sports, Regimental Band, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Cadet Officer. Leland Adam Farher 3515 Ogden Avenue, Ogden, Utah SEA DUTY: S.S. President Cleveland, American President Lines; S.S. San Jose, United Fruit Company; S.S. Robin Kettering; Seas Shipping Co.; STR. William G. Mather, Cleveland Cliffs Iron Company. VOYAGES: Hawaii, Japan, Philippine Islands, Hong Kong, Panama, Costa Rica, Union of South Africa, Portuguese East Africa, British East Africa, Canada. ACADEMY RECORD: Scholastic Star, Wrestling, Polaris, Pro- peller Club, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engi- neers, Cadet Officer. .Sir f 312 Richard Kierstead Loren 114 Sawyer Street, South Portland, Maine SEA DUTY: S.S. Mobilight, Socony Vacuum Oil Co.; S.S. Independence, American Export Lines. VOYAGES: Italy, France. ACADEMY RECORD. Windjammers, Intramural Sports, Cadet Officer. t Robert Louis Friedman 1740 East 28th Street, Brooklyn, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. Fredericksburg, Keystone Shipping Co.; S.S. Exbrook, American Export Lines; S.S. Mormacstar, Moore- McCormack Lines. VOYAGES: Italy, Spain, Yugoslavia, French Morocco, Can- ada, Dutch West Indies, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina. ACADEMY RECORD: Drill Team, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Water Ski Club, Dance Committee, Propeller Club, Intramural Sports. I Albert Peter Ga enick e 2916 Franklin Boulevard, Sacramento, California SEA DUTY: S.S. President Wilson, S.S. President Arthur, American President Lines; S.S. Keystoner, Keystone Shipping Co. VOYAGES: Hawaii, Japan, Formosa, Philippine Islands, Hong Kong, Malaya, Sumatra, Ceylon, India, Pakistan, Egypt, Italy, France, Canal Zone. ACADEMY RECORD: Scholastic Star, Christian Council, Michelson Scientific Society, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Propeller Club, Eagle Scout Society, Dance Committee, Cadet Officer. John Joseph Garvey 4119 Edson Avenue, Bronx 66, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. American Manufacturer, United States Lines; S.S. Mormachawk, Moore-McCormack Lines. VOYAGES: England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brazil, Dutch West Indies, Trinidad. ACADEMY RECORD: Sailing Team, Polaris Hear This. 314 Andrew Wilbert G r ay 110 Maple Street, Great Neck, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. Perote, Keystone Shipping Co.; S.S. Ameri- can Planter, United States Lines; M.V. Mormacdale, Moore-McCormack; S.S. Santa Olivia, Grace Line. VOYAGES: Canada, Venezuela, France, Germany, England, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Chile, Peru. ACADEMY RECORD: Scholastic Star, Propeller Club, Intra- mural Sports, Sailing Team, Camera Club, Cadet Officer. Marion EHis Gibbons 112 Eucalyptus Avenue, South San Francisco, California SEA DUTY: S.S. Santa Adela, S.S. Santa Rosa, Grace Line; S.S. Philippine Transport, Pacific Transport Lines; S.S. Junior, United Fruit Co.; S.S. Exermont, American Export Lines. VOYAGES: Philippine Islands, Hawaii, Okinawa, Japan, Hong Kong, Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Pan- ama, Colombia, Honduras, Peru’, Chile, Venezuela, Equa- dor, Curacao, Aruba, Morocco, Italy, Yugoslavia, Turkey, Palestine. ACADEMY RECORD: Regimental Band, Wrestling, Trident Club, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers. 315 Alexander Wetkeral Giles 12-31 Jerome Place, Fairlawn, New Jersey SEA DUTY: S.S. Exchequer, American Export Lines; S.S. Pioneer Bay, S.S. American Miller, United States Lines. VOYAGES: Egypt, Arabia, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan, Ethiopia, French Somaliland, Pakistan, Burma, India, Panama, Hawaii, Philippine Islands, Formosa, Okinawa, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Canada, France, Germany, England. ACADEMY RECORD: Commodore, Windjammers; Astronom- ical Society, Midships, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Cadet Officer. CX 821 Providenda, Burbank, California SEA DUTY: S.S. President Wilson, American President Line; S.S. Santa Leonor, Grace Line; S.S. Limon, United Fruit Co.; S.S. P T Pathfinder, Pope and Talbot Lines; S.S.. American Shipper, United States Lines. VOYAGES: Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Ecuador, Guatemala, Japan, China, Chile, Germany, Honduras, Panama, Colombia, Philippine Islands, Peru, Nicaragua. ACADEMY RECORD: Intramural Sports, Sailing Team. 4 % 4 316 Paul Goldstein f 261 Westview Avenue, Fort Lee, New Jersey SEA DUTY: S.S. Santa Maria, Grace Line; S.S. American Press, United States Lines; S.S. Saucon, Socony Vacuum Oil Co. VOYAGES: Panama, Equador, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Eng- land, Scotland, Erie, Trinidad, Belgian Congo, Portuguese Angola. ACADEMY RECORD: Intramural Sports, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Cadet Officer. • C Charles Hannis 1411 Summit Terrace, Linden, New Jersey SEA DUTY: S.S. Extavia, American Export Lines; S.S. Ameri- can Flyer, United States Lines. VOYAGES: Great Britian, • France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Libya, Tunisia, French Morocco, Spanish Morocco. ACADEMY RECORD: Cross Country, Track, Propeller Club, Dance Committee, Intramural Sports, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Cadet Officer. Joseph Augustus Grosskettler 51 North Laurel Street, Hazleton, Pennsylvania SEA DUTY: S.S. Robin Trent, Seas Shipping Co. VOYAGES: Union of South Africa, Madagascar, Portuguese East Africa, South America, Canal Zone, Japan, Korea, Philippine Islands, United States of Indonesia. ACADEMY RECORD: Captain, Color Guard; Polaris,. Hear This, Tennis, Basketball, Baseball, Intramural Sports, Propeller Club, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Cadet Officer. r i Marvin Karl Hasin 1105 Kerper Street, Philadelphia 11, Pennsylvania SEA DUTY: S.S. Thompson Lykes, Lykes Lines; S.S. Magnolia Mariner, Mississippi Shipping Co.; S.S. Constitution, American Export Lines; S.S. Santa Ines, Grace Line; S.S. Argentina, Moore-McCormack Lines. VOYAGES: Belgium, Germany, Norway, Japan, Spain, France, Italy, Canal Zone, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, British West Indies, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina. Midships, Polaris, Cheerleader, ACADEMY RECORD: Windjammers. Don Keith Hereford i i i 4337 Charlotte Street, Kansas City, Missouri SEA DUTY: M.V. Del Rio, Mississippi Shipping Co.; S.S. President Garfield, American President Lines; S.S. Mor- macteal, Moore-McCormack Lines. VOYAGES: Japan, Hong Kong, Philippine Islands, Malaya, United States of Indonesia, Ceylon, India, Pakistan, Egypt, Italy, France, Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Dutch West Indies, Liberia, Belgian Congo, French Equatorial Africa, French West Africa, Gold Coast, Angola, Ivory Coast, French Guinea. ACADEMY RECORD: Scholastic Star, Wrestling, Intramural Sports, Michelson Scientific Society, Trident Club, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Naval Club, Cadet Officer. Mark Lewis Hessel 73-59 195th Street, Flushing, New York SEA DUTY: SS. Robin Goodfellow, Seas Shipping Co.; S.S. American Forwarder, United States Lines; S.S. Santa Catalina, Grace Line. VOYAGES: Union of South Africa, Mozambique, Kenya, Tangahyika, England, Ireland, Scotland, Venezuela, Co- lombia, Honduras, Netherland West Indies, Trinidad. ACADEMY RECORD: Swimming Team, Football, Dance Com- mittee, Intramural Sports, Michelson Scientific Society, Russian Club, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers. 319 David Norman Hill 242 Fremont Street, Harrison, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. American Builder, United States Lines; S.S. Exchange, American Export Lines; S.S. President Polk, American President Lines. VOYAGES: England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Greece, Portu- gal, Turkey, Spain, Japan, Malaya, Philippine Islands, Ceylon, India, Pakistan, Egypt, China, Italy, France, Panama. ACADEMY RECORD: Scholastic Star, Debate Council, Chris- tian Council, Basketball, Baseball. Cornelius Joseph Husar 1516 Jonathan Street, Hyattsville, Maryland SEA DUTY: S.S. James McKay, S.S. Norman Lykes, S.S. Reuben Tipton, Lykes Lines. VOYAGES: Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, French Morocco, Libya, Turkey, Greece, Yugoslavia, Germany, Holland. ACADEMY RECORD: Russian Club, Intramural Sports. 320 John Hunt Jones 527 Washington Avenue, Riverhead, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. Gulf Banker, Gulf and South America Steam- ship Co.; S.S. Independence, American Export Lines; S.S. Mormacwave, Moore-McCormack Lines; S.S. American Planter, United States Lines. VOYAGES: Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru', Chile, Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, India, Ceylon, Aden, Egypt, Israel, French Morocco, Zanzibar, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland. VOYAGES: Scholastic Star, Football, Cross Country, Wres- tling, Track, Trident Club, Windjammers, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers. Donald D ominic Jordan 19 Evergreen Avenue, Lynbrook, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. Pioneer Bay, United States Lines; S.S. Exton, American Export Lines; S.S. Santa Rosa, Grace Line. VOYAGES: Canal Zone, Hawaii, Philippine Islands, Formosa, Hong Kong, Japan, Portugal! Greece, Turkey, Lebanon, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Aden Protectorate, Pakistan, India, Ceylon, Burma, Eritrea, Anglo Egyptian Sudan, Nether- lands Antilles, Venezuela, Colombia. ACADEMY RECORD: Chief Ram Keeper, Camera Club, Midships. 1 321 D uane Earl Kaisand R.F.D. No. 2, Tama, Iowa SEA DUTY: S.S. Pacific Transport, Pacific Transport Lines; S.S. Junior, United Fruit Co.; S.S. Exira, American Export Lines; S.S. American Leader, United States Lines. VOYAGES: Hawaii, Japan, Philippine Islands, China, Costa Rica, Panama, England, Germany, France, Spain, French Morocco, Tunisa, Algiers, Italy. ACADEMY RECORD: Scholastic Star, Basketball, Sailing Team Manager, Glee Club, Protestant Choir. Robert Ernest Katz 22 Oak Drive, New Hyde Park, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. United States, S.S. American Reporter, S.S. American Chief, United States Lines; S.S. Exelsior, Amer- ican Export Lines. VOYAGES: France, England, Germany, Spain, Egypt, Arabia, Aden Protectorate, India, Ceylon, French Somaliland. ACADEMY RECORD: Sailing Team, Windjammers, Propeller Club, Intramural Sports. Edward Vincent Kelly 1431 Prospect Place, Brooklyn 13, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. United States, S.S. American Scout, United States Lines; S.S. Gulf Banker, Gulf and South American Steamship Co. VOYAGES: Colombia, Chile, Peru, Brazil, Argentina, Eng- land, France, Germany, Venezula, Italy, Spain. ACADEMY RECORD: Regimental Information Service, Hear This, Gregorian Choir, Basketball, Cross Country, Intra- mural Sports. Robert Henry Kiefer 144-08 77th Avenue, Flushing, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. Monmouth, Keystone Shipping Co.; S.S. United States, United States Lines; S.S. Santa Isabel, Grace Line. VOYAGES: Canal Zone, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, France, England, Germany. ACADEMY RECORD: Intramural Sports, Soccer, Stella Morris Guild, Tennis, Dance Committee, Michelson Scientific Society, Society of Naval Architecture and Marine Engi- neers, Windjammers, Cadet Officer. Lawrence Peter King « 409 76th Street, North Bergen, New Jersey SEA DUTY: S.S. Ruth Lykes, Lykes Lines; S.S. Gulf Merchant, Gulf and South American Steamship Co.; S.S. Indepen- dence, American Export Lines; S.S. American Builder, United States Lines; S.S. Santa Cecilia, Grace Line. VOYAGES: Colombia, Peru’, Chile, Ecuador, Panama, French Morocco, England, Lebanon, Turkey, Arabia, Egypt, India, Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Madiera Islands, Yugoslavia, Aden. ACADEMY RECORD: Scholastic Star, Intramural Sports, Var- sity Soccer, Propeller Club, Michelson Scientific Society. I John Theodore Kochendorfer 16 Hudson Road, Bellcrose, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. Excambion, American Export Lines; S.S. President Arthur, American President Lines; S.S. Ameri- can Packer, United States Lines; S.S. Santa Monica, Grace Line. VOYAGES: Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Egypt� Syria, Le- banon, Turkey, Canal Zone, Japan, Philippine Islands, Formosa, Hong Kong, Malaya, Ceylon, India, Pakastan, England, Ireland, Scotland, Germany, Venezuela, Aruba. ACADEMY RECORD: Ramkeeper, Drill Team, Propeller Club, Intramural Sports, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers. € 324 John Henry Koffman Main Street, Brewster, Massachusetts SEA DUTY: S.S. Reuben Tipton, S.S. Doctor Lykes, Lykes Lines; S.S. American Traveler, United States Lines; S.S. American Exporter, S.S. Constitution, American Export Lines. VOYAGES: Panama, Japan, Philippine Islands, Malaya, Java, Morocco, France, Italy, Yugoslavia, Germany, United States of Indonesia. ACADEMY RECORD: Dance Committee, Regimental Infor- mation Service. Robert Malvin Kopcsik 40 Clum Avenue, Fords, New Jersey SEA DUTY: S.S. Extavia, American Export Lines; S.S. Ameri- can Flyer, United States Lines. VOYAGES: Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Germany, England, French Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Spanish Morocco. ACADEMY RECORD: Christian Council, Intramural Sports, Naval Club, Cadet Officer. David Arnold Kratch 85-33 249th Street, Bellerose, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. African Moon, Farrell Lines; S.S. Mormac- star, Moore-McCormack Lines; U.S.N.S. General Maurice Rose, Military Sea Transportation Service. VOYAGES: Korea, Japan, Netherlands West Indies, Brazil, Uraguay, Argentina, Canada, Germany, England. ACADEMY RECORD: Scholastic Star, Intramural Sports, Naval Club, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engi- neers, Cadet Officer. Raymond Gilbert Kruse 146 Harrison Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey SEA DUTY: S.S. Santa Maria, Grace Line; S.S. Independence, American Export Lines; S.S. American Manufacturer, United States Lines. VOYAGES: Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, Spain, France, Italy, Morocco, Greece, Madeira, Baleric Islands, Lebanon, Egypt, Arabia, India, Ceylon, England, Ireland, Scotland, Israel. ACADEMY RECORD: Swimming, Track, Football, Wrestling, Debate, Intramural Sports. 326 Thomas Maurice Langer 5577 North 39th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin SEA DUTY: S.S. Edward B. Greene, Cleveland Cliffs Iron Co.; 5.5. Santa Adelia, Grace Line; S.S. President Cleveland, American President Lines; S.S. San Jose, United Fruit Co.; 5.5. Robin Kettering, Seas Shipping Co. VOYAGES: Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nica- ragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Japan, Philippine Islands, Hong Kong, Union of South Africa, Mozambique, Zanzibar, Kenya, Tanganika. ACADEMY RECORD: Scholastic Star, Gregorian Choir, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Cadet Officer. George Reeve Lahr 209 South Adams Street, Tallahassee, Florida SEA DUTY: S.S. Mormackite, Moore-McCormack Lines; S.S. President Monroe, American President Lines; S.S. Ameri- can Veteran, United States Lines. VOYAGES: Canada, Curacao, Aruba, Cuba, Hawaii, Japan, Panama, Philippine Islands, Malaya, China, Ceylon, India, Egypt, Italy, France, Ireland, England, Scotland, Brazil, Uraguay, Argentina, Pakistan. I 327 James Alfred Lockwood 100 Hopper Avenue, Waldwick, New Jersey SEA DUTY: S.S. President Fillmore, American President Lines; S.S. Executor, S.S. Exeter, American Export Lines. VOYAGES: Guam, Philippine Islands, China, Indo China, Thailand, Malaya, United States of Indonesia, Syria, Le- banon, Panama, Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Egypt, Tripoli, Portugal. ACADEMY RECORD: Football Captain, Baseball Co-Captain, Intramural Sports. Peter Putnam Magruder Box 232—R.D. No. 1, Milford, New Jersey SEA DUTY: S.S. Emery Victory, United States Lines; S.S. Kittanning, Keystone Shipping Co. VOYAGES: Greece, North Africa, France, Italy, Yugoslavia, Trieste, Turkey, Portugal, Panama, Japan, Korea. ACADEMY RECORD: Society of Naval Drill Team, Intramural Sports, Polaris, Architects and Marine Engineers. ( 328 Frank William Marshall 265 West Hudson Street, Long Beach, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. Pioneer Bay, S.S. America, United States Lines; S.S. Exton, American Export Lines. VOYAGES: Japan, Formosa, Philippine Islands, Okinawa, Hawaii, Hong Kong, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Greece, Portugal, Turkey. Lebanon, Ethiopia, Aden, Pakis- tan, India, Ceylon, Burma, Egypt, Panama. ACADEMY RECORD: Scholastic Star, Soccer Team, Intra- mural Sports, Michelson Scientific Society, Propeller Club, Polaris, Dance Commitee, Drill Team, Cadet Officer. i Faustine Matti oni 1840 West Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania SEA DUTY: S.S. Gulf Merchant, Gulf and South American Steamship Co.; S.S. Ruth Lykes, Lykes Lines; S.S. Inde- pendence, American Export; S.S. Santa Teresia, Grace Line. VOYAGES: Panama, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Chile, Vene- zuela, Spain, France, Italy, Yugoslavia, Israel, Lebanon, Egypt, India, Ceylon, French Morocco, Arabia. ACADEMY RECORD: Scholastic Star, Propeller Club, Mid- ships, Hear This, Debate, Class Vice President, Cadet Officer. Harold Gerald McAvencia, Jr 203 Old Oaken Bucket Road, Scituate, Massachusetts SEA DUTY: S.S. Exochorda, American Export Lines; S.S. Mormachawk, Moore-McCormack Lines. VOYAGES: Spain, France, Italy, Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Tur- key, Greece, Brazil, Aruba, Trinidad. ACADEMY RECORD: Scholastic Star, Pistol Team, Propeller Club, Windjammers, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Cadet Officer. Thomas Edwin McBride 8723 Partridge Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri SEA DUTY: S.S. American Planter, United States Lines; S.S. Barbara Lykes, Lykes Lines; S.S. Mormacmail, Moore- McCormack Lines. VOYAGES: Iceland, Greenland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Poland, Denmark, Germany, France, England, Italy, Yugo- slavia, Greece, Turkey, Libia, Tunisia, Algeria, French Morocco, Cuba. ACADEMY RECORD: Soccer, Baseball, Basketball, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Cadet Officer. 1 fa 330 I Dan Jack McD onnell 8608 36th Street, S.W., Seattle, Washington SEA DUTY: S.S. Mormacgrey, Moore-McCormack Lines; S.S. Santa Adela, Grace Line; S.S. San Jose, United Fruit Co.; S.S. American Builder, United States Lines; STR. Cliffs Victory, Cleveland Cliffs Iron Co. VOYAGES: Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nica- ragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, British West Indies, Dutch West Indies, Brazil, Uraguay, Argen- tina, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, England. ACADEMY RECORD: Propeller Club, Intramural Sports, Michelson Scientific Society, Water Skiing Club, Chris- tian Council, Dance Committee, Society of Naval Archi- tects and Marine Engineers, Cadet Officer. 1 Frederick Dewman Mills P.O. Box 156, Lake Charles, Louisiana SEA DUTY: T.E.S. Jamaica, United Fruit Co.; S.S. Del Viento, Mississippi Shipping Co.; S.S. Robin Locksley, Seas Shipping Co. VOYAGES: Cuba, Honduras, Guatemala, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Union of South Africa, Mozambique, Tang- myika, Kenya. ACADEMY RECORD: Swimming, Propeller Club, Class Presi- dent, Cadet Officer. 331 Robert Edward Mundy 66 Rockaway Parkaway, Valley Stream, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. America, S.S. American Chief, United States Lines; S.S. Robin Doncaster, Seas Shipping Co.; S.S. Brazil, Moore-McCormack Lines. VOYAGES: Canada, Ireland, England, Scotland, France, Ger- many, British West Indies, Trinidad, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Union of South Africa, Portuguese East Africa. ACADEMY RECORD: Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Propeller Club, Gregorian Choir, Nocturnal Adoration Society, Dance Committee, Intramural Sports, Baseball, Football, Rifle Team. Robert Joseph Murray 30-29 89th Street, Jackson Heights, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. America, S.S. American Ranger, United States Lines; S.S. African Rainbow, Farrell Lines; S.S. Cherry Valley, Keystone Shipping Co. VOYAGES: England, France, Germany, Union of South Africa, Portuguese East Africa, Southwest Africa. ACADEMY RECORD: Chief, Regimental Information Service; Drill Team, Midships, Polaris, Hear This, Camera Club, Trident Club. 332 William Hugh Mutter 91 Lafayette Avenue, Chatham, New Jersey SEA DUTY: S.S. President Harding, American President Lines; S.S. United States, United States Lines. VOYAGES: Guam, Philippine Islands, China, Canal Zone, United States of Indonesia, Malay a, Thailand, Indo-China, France, England. ACADEMY RECORD: Executive Committee, Christian Coun- cil; Scholastic Star, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Dance Committee, Glee Club, Protestant Choir, Intramural Sports, Cadet Officer. I v r . k a George Otto Nagel 156 Atlantic Avenue, Lynbrook, New York SEA DUTY: African Moon, Farrell Lines; U.S.N.S. General Maurice Rose, Military Seas Transportation Service; S.S. Mormacstar, Moore-McCormack Lines. VOYAGES: Japan, Canada, Curacao, Brazil, Uruguay, Argen- tina, Germany, England, Panama. ACADEMY RECORD: Cross Country, Track Intramural Sports, Christian Council, Windjammers, Sailing Team, Cadet Officer. ✓ % 333 Martin J. O Boyle 2777 Webster Avenue, Bronx 58, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. Exochorda, S.S. Exilona, American Export Lines. VOYAGES: Spain, France, Italy, Yugoslavia, Greece, Turkey, Cyprus, Syria, Israel, Egypt, French Morocco, Spanish Morocco. ACADEMY RECORD: Scholastic Star, Football, Dance Com- mittee, Russian Club, Regimental Broadcast Unit. ex' Raymond Eugene Obringer 2124 North 5th Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania SEA DUTY: S.S. Santa Margarita, S.S. Mountain Mariner, Grace Line; S.S. America, United States Lines; S.S. Curtis Woods, Keystone Shipping Co. VOYAGES: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, Japan, Ireland, England, France, Germany. ACADEMY RECORD: Propeller Club, Hear This, Regimental Information Service, Russian Club, Cadet Officer. 334 Henry Frank Oleaga 2611 Clarendon Road, Brooklyn 26, New York SEA DUTY : S.S. Excaljbur, American Export Lines; S.S. Sun- flower Mariner, Luckenbach Lines. VOYAGES: Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Syria, Le- banon, Egypt, French Morocco, Azores. ACADEMY RECORD: Drill Team, Naval Club, Propeller Club, Regimental Broadcasting Unit. 110 Primrose Avenue, Massapequa Park, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. Mormacsaga, Moore-McCormack Lines; S.S. Excellency, American Export Lines; S.S. Santa Paula, Grace Line. VOYAGES: Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Poland, France, Italy, Yugoslavia, Turkey, Israel, French Morocco, Venezuela, Colombia, Dutch West Indies. ACADEMY RECORD: Hear This, Intramural Sports, Water Ski Club, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engi- neers, Propeller Club, Cadet Officer. V Martin v. - r- 335 David O. Park 1131 West 35th Street, Los Angeles, California SEA DUTY: S.S. Leondr, Grace Line; S.S. Limon, United Fruit; Co.; S.S. President Wilson, American President Lines; S.S. American Shipper, United States Lines; S.S. P T Pathfinder, Pope and Talbot Lines. VOYAGES: Canada, Mexico, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Nica- ragua, Panama, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Hawaii, Japan, Philippine Islands, Hong Kong, Guatemala, Germany. , • ■ ACADEMY RECORD: Sailing Team, Swimming Team, Intra- mural Sports, Windjammers, Naval Club, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers. Rufus Guthrie Phillips Tuckahoe, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. Constitution, American Export Lines; S.S. African Crescent, Farrell Lines; S.S. Santa Rita, Grace Line. VOYAGES: France, Italy, Gibraltar, British Southwest Africa, Union of South Africa, Portuguese East Africa, Kenya, Tanganyika, Panama, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Ecuador. ACADEMY RECORD: Propeller Club, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Naval Club, Swimming Manager, Cadet Officer. Carl RocI o Pisercliia 138 DeKalb Avenue, Jersey City 6, New Jersey SEA DUTY: S.S. Excambion, American Export Line; S.S. President Arthur, American President Line; S.S. American Packer, United States Lines; S.S. Santa Monica, Grace ' Line. VOYAGES: Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Egypt, Turkey, Le- banon, Panama, Japan, Formosa, Philippine Islands, India, England, Ireland, Scotland, Germany, Aruba, Venezuela, Hong Kong, Singapore, Pakistan, Ceylon, Malaya, United States of Indonesia. ACADEMY RECORD: Football, Track, Michelson Scientific Society, Windjammers, Sailing Team, Naval Clubs, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Cadet Officer. i Martin Leonard Pomerantz 179 Beach 66th Street, Arverne, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. Mormacisle, S.S. Nutmeg Mariner, Moore- McCormack Lines; S.S. American Producer, United States Lines; S.S. Independence, American Export Lines. VOYAGES: Iceland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Poland, Fin- land, Japan, Germany, England, France, Spain, Italy. ACADEMY RECORD: Scholastic Star, Dance Committee, Ring Committee, Rifle Team, Intramural Sports, Propeller Club, Cadet Officer. V ’ y s' 337 V l4£ ■ W illiam H erman Reichert 1467 Taylor Avenue, Bronx, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. Santa Clara, Grace Line; S.S. Robin Hood, Seas Shipping Co.; S.S. United States, United States Lines. VOYAGES: Venezuela, Union of South Africa, Portuguese East Africa, - Madagascar, France, England, Netherland East Indies, British East Indies. ACADEMY RECORD: Intramural Sports, Dance Committee, Baseball Manager, Windjammers. Roger Emil Sajovetz 4001 North Menard Avenue, Chicago, Illinois SEA DUTY: S.S. Charlotte Lykes, Lykes Lines; S.S. Exeter, American Export Line; S.S. American Veteran, United States Lines. VOYAGES: Union of South Africa, Mozambique, Tanganyika, Kenya, Curacao, Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Egypt, Tur- key, Syria, Lebanon, United Kingdom, Gibraltar. ACADEMY RECORD: Windjammers, Propeller Club, Water Ski Club, Polaris, Regimental Information Service, Radio Club, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Michelson Scientific Society, Astronomical Society, Intra- mural Sports, Cadet Officer. 338 Charles Thomas Sawyer 8 Abcdeen Road, Lincolnshire, Crete, Illinois SEA DUTY: S.S. Marion Lykes, Lykes Lines; S.S. American Banker, United States Lines; S.S. Exbrook, American Ex- port Lines; S.S. Key tanker, Keystone Shipping Co. VOYAGES: Germany, Holland, Belgium, France, England, Italy, Yugoslavia, French Morocco, Cuba. ACADEMY RECORD: Wrestling, Tennis, Intramural Sports, Trident Club, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers. Martin Leslie Schultz 309 South Spring Avenue, La Grange, Illinois SEA DUTY: S.S. Mormacteal, S.S. Mormacwave, Moore-Mc- Cormack Lines; S.S. American Planter, United States Lines. VOYAGES: Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, British West Indies, Dutch West Indies, Canada, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland. ACADEMY RECORD: Intramural Sports, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Cadet Officer. Eugene Stephan Schulze 102-36 62nd Drive, Forest Hills, New York SEA DUTY: STR. Cliffs Victory, Cleveland Cliffs Iron Co.; S.S. Mormachawk, Moore-McCormack Lines; S.S. Robin Kirk, Seas Shipping Co. VOYAGES: Aruba, Brazil, Union of South Africa, Mozam- bique, Tanganyika, Kenya, Zanzabar. ACADEMY RECORD: Scholastic Star, Hear This, Astronomical Society, Intramural Sports, Water Skiing Club, Propeller Club, Michelson Scientific Society, Society of Naval Arch- itects and Marine Engineers. Frank Charles Seitz 18 Rand Avenue, Buffalo, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. Exchester, S.S. Exochorda, American Export Lines. VOYAGES: Spain, France, Italy, Yugoslavia, Greece, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, French Morocco. ACADEMY RECORD: Swimming Team, Water Ski Club, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Cadet Officer. Joseph Richard Spero 5502 Avenue M, Brooklyn 34, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. Exmouth, S.S. Independence, American Export Lines. VOYAGES: Portugal, Greece, Turkey, Arabia, India, Ceylon, Burma, Spain, Pakistan, Italy, France, Egypt, Lebanon, Libya, Spanish Morocco, Aden, Egyptian Sudan. ACADEMY RECORD: Regimental Information Service, Mid- ships, Propeller Club. ft Marshall Alfred Stowell 50 Moss, Westerly, Rhode Island SEA DUTY: S.S. Exmouth, S.S. Independence, American Ex- port Lines. VOYAGES: Portugal, Spain, Spanish Morocco, Italy, France, Greece, Turkey, Lebanon, Egypt, Tripioli, Arabia, Anglo- Egypt Sudan, French Somaliland, Aden, India, Ceylon, Burma, Parkistan. ACADEMY RECORD: Christian Council, Windjammers, Mid- ships, Astronomical Society, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers. Richard James Swartwout Lake Road, Congers, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. Pueblo, Keystone Shipping Co.; S.S. Pioneer Lake, United States Lines. VOYAGES: Philippine Islands, Japan, Korea, Formosa, Indo- China, Panama, Hawaii. ACADEMY RECORD: Soccer, Automotive Interest Club, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers. Nils Uwe Tetens 2330 Linwood Avenue, Coytesville, New Jersey SEA DUTY: STR. Champlain, Cleveland Cliffs Iron Co.; S.S. Exporter, American Exporter Lines. VOYAGES: Italy. ACADEMY RECORD: Tennis, Intramural Sports, Cadet Officer. Roger Aloysius Vaughan 1 I 1005 Upshur Street, N.E., Washington, District of Columbia SEA DUTY: S.S. Mormacpenn, Moore-McCormack Lines; S.S. Excambion, American Export Lines; S.S. Cracker State Mariner, South Atlantic. VOYAGES: Iceland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Poland, Spain, France, Egypt, Italy, Lebanon, Syria, Tur- key, Greece, Canada, England, Ireland, Germany, Gibraltar. ACADEMY RECORD: Basketball, Baseball, Intramural Sports, Propeller Club, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers. V r Walter William Visniski, Jr. 1069 Foster Avenue, Elyria, Ohio SEA DUTY: S.S. Exporter, American Export Lines; S.S. African Planet, Farrell Lines; S.S. Shabonee, Socony Mobil Oil Co. VOYAGES: Portugal, French Morocco, Tangiers, Italy, Trieste, Yogoslavia, Turkey, Greece, Union of South Africa, Mozambique, Tanganyika, Kenya. ACADEMY RECORD: Polaris, Regimental Information Serv- ice, Astronomical Society, Regimental Band, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Propeller Club, Russian Club, Michelson Scientific Society, Cadet Officer. 343 Stephen Wakely ■9 Harrison Avenue, Congers, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. Exchester, S.S. Exochorda, American Ex- port Lines. VOYAGES: French Morocco, Spain, France, Italy, Yugoslavia, Greece, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt. ACADEMY RECORD: Midships, Regimental Information Serv- ice, Soccer, Cadet Officer. Paul Walker 3027 West Shore Trail, Sparta, New Jersey SEA DUTY: S.S. African Enterprise, Farrell Lines; S.S. Robin Doncaster, Seas Shipping Co.; S.S. Empire State Mariner, United States Lines. VOYAGES: South and East Africa, Germany, England, France, Canada, Panama, Guam, Japan, Korea. ACADEMY RECORD: Dance Committee, Basketball, Mana- ger; Intramural Sports, Propeller Club, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers. 344 James Peter Walton 15890 Kentficld Avenue, Detroit, Michigan SEA DUTY: STR. Edward B. Greene, Cleveland Cliffs Iron Co.; S.S. Uruguay, Moore-McCormack Lines; S.S. America, United States Lines; S.S. Santa Sofia, Grace Line. VOYAGES: British West Indies, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Netherlands Antillies, Venezuela, Ireland, England, France, Germany. ACADEMY RECORD: Propeller Club, Society of Naval Archi- tects and Marine Engineers, Cadet Officer. Thomas Minter Ward 2125 Lake Street, San Francisco, California SEA DUTY: S.S. Mormacgulf, Moore-McCormack Lines; S.S. Sonoma, Oceanic Steamship Co.; S.S. Metapan, United Fruit Co.; S.S. Exchester, American Export; S.S. United States, United States Lines. VOYAGES: Venezuela, Curacao, Trinidad, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Canada, Tahiti, Sora, Australia, Pago Pago, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Morocco, Italy, Sicily, Yugoslavia, France, England. ACADEMY RECORD: Polaris, Intramural Sports, Cadet Officer. 345 c Will iam Edward Wayner 613 Pillow Avenue, Chcswick, Pennsylvania SEA DUTY: S.S. American Importer, United States Lines; 5.5. Cracker State Mariner, South Atlantic Steamship Co.; 5.5. Excambion, American Export Lines. VOYAGES: England, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Egypt, Syria, Lebanon. ACADEMY RECORD: Tennis, Soccer, Propeller Club, Naval Club, Intramural Sports, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Cadet Officer. rr £ Lee Ronald Webster 14223 Mansfield, Detroit, Michigan SEA DUTY: STR. Cliffs Victory, Cleveland Cliffs Iron Co.; S.S. Mormachawk, Moore-McCormack Lines; S.S. Robin Kirk, Seas Shipping Co. VOYAGES: Brazil, Dutch West Indies, Union of South Africa, Kenya, Portuguese East Africa, Tanganyika, Zanzibar. ACADEMY RECORD: Football, Baseball, Wrestling, Hear This, Polaris, Automotive Interest Club, Michelson Scien- tific Society, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers. r A 346 Joseph Frank Xaver Weinig 517 Center Street, Shawano, Wisconsin SEA DUTY: S.S. Charlotte Lykes, Lykes Lines; S.S. Exeter, American Export Lines; U.S.N.S. Blue Jacket, Military Seas Transportation Service. VOYAGES: Union of South Africa, Kenya, Mozambique, Tanganyika, Curacao, Spain, Italy, France, Egypt, Le- banon, Syria, Turkey, Greece, Germany, Iceland, Denmark. ACADEMY RECORD: Regimental Broadcasting Unit, Michel- son Scientific Society, Christin Council. Ralph Francis Wick enberg Box 255, Wausaukee, Wisconsin SEA DUTY: S.S. Santa Juana, Grace Line; S.S. Junior, United Fruit Co.; S.S. American Traveler, United States Lines. VOYAGES: Germany, France, Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, Nicaragua. ACADEMY RECORD: Rifle Team, Pistol Team, Midships, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Naval Club, Cadet Officer. I 347 Harmon Muller Williams Prall Place, South Nyack, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. Mormacpenn, Moore-McCormack Lines; S.S. American Veteran, United States Lines; S.S. Santa Teresa, Grace Line. VOYAGES: Iceland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Poland, England, Scotland, Ireland, Venezuela, Colombia, Curacao. ACADEMY RECORD: Swimming Team, Baseball, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Cadet Officer. Ronald Hdward Williamson 23 West Dewey, Youngstown, Ohio SEA DUTY: S.S. Mormacgulf, Moore-McCormaOk Lines; S.S. Sonoma, Matson Lines; S.S. Exchester, American Export Lines; S.S. McJapan, United Fruit Co.; S.S. United States, United States Lines. VOYAGES: Panama, Venezuela, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Peru, Canada, Tahiti, Somoa, Fiji, Australia, Costa Rica, Morocco, Italy, Yugoslavia, France, England. ACADEMY RECORD: Editor-in-Chief, Polaris; Propeller Club, Intramural Sports, Michelson Scientific Society, Russian Club, Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers. 348 s;ii ut «4 :r j Charles W urms 30 East 9th Street, New York 3, New York SEA DUTY: S.S. Pioneer Lake, S.S. American Importer, United States Lines Co.; S.S. Exanthia, American Export Lines. VOYAGES: Philippine Islands, Formosa, Japan, China, Pan- ama. French Morocco, Spanish Morocco, Algeria, Lybia, Tunisia. Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, Germany. ACADEMY RECORD: Polaris, Midships. Cheerleaders, Wres- tling, Dance Committee, Intramural Sports. to Graduates INDEX CLASS OF FEBRUARY 1956 Abramson, R................264 Anderson, P................264 Bara, R.....................265 Barrett, J.................265 Bowden, W..................266 Chebuske, J.................266 Cherrix, C..................267 Chichester, D...............267 Crooke, T...................268 DeMarco, D..................268 Dermer, M...................269 Enders, R...................269 Erdei, E....................270 Fauske, J...................270 Ferrier, B..................271 Flanagan, J.................271 Fogan, D....................272 Froehlich, K................272 Geurdes, W..................273 Gilleeny, J.................273 Gorsch, C...................274 Griffin g, P................274 Haeflich, J.................275 Harper, J...................275 Hartland, S.................276 Hendelman, J................276 Hodges, W...................277 Irwin, R....................277 Kolesar, D..................278 Lavalette, D................278 MacDonald, C. . . . . 279 Maley, F . . 279 Mills, E . . 280 Mobius, P . . 280 Momm, C . . 281 Nelson, R . . 281 Ohm, W . . 282 Olman, D . . 282 O’Neill, D . . 283 Petry, R . . 283 Planey, W . . 284 Proudfit, R . . 284 Ramsay, C . . 285 Rennie, W . . 285 Reubens, A . . 286 Rose, C . . .286 Rosenthal, R. . . . . .287 Ryan, A , . .287 Scherger, J . . .288 Sturm, R . . .288 Sweeney, R. . . . . .289 Szatkowski, R. . . . . .289 Szczepanski, F. . . .290 Taveniere, W. . . . . .290 Taylor, R. ... . . .291 Tis, R . . .291 Welsh, R. . . . . . .292 Wenderoth, A. . . . . .292 Yee, H . . .293 350 As a fellow seagoer... We congratulate the Cadet Midshipmen at Kings Point who are graduating to become officers in the United States Merchant Marine. With your strength, your imagination, your enthusiasm, may each of you help add lustre to its already glorious history. AMERICAN EXPORT LINES 39 Broadway, New York 6, N. Y. 351 to Graduates NDEX CLASS OF AUGUST 1956 Alber, E...................296 Bailey, R..................296 Balmat, C..................297 Banta, J...................297 Barbin, R..................298 Behan, W...................298 Blenkle, J.................299 Boland, C..................299 Booth, M...................300 Booy, R....................300 Bourgeois, P...............301 Brown, G...................301 Buechler, A................302 Burke, P...................302 Burnham, D.................303 Canevari, F................303 Caswell, P.................304 Chimento, T................304 Connors, R.................305 Crowson, R.................305 Cushing, C.................306 D’Agostino, R..............306 Damman, P..................307 Denig, R...................307 DeScisciolo, F.............308 Dloss, F...................308 Dudziak, D.................309 Duffy, J...................309 Edwards, D. ' . ; . . . 310 Eldridge, P................310 Ellis, L...................311 Fahey, W...................311 Fahnstock, J...............312 Farber, L..................312 Friedman, R................313 Foren, R...................313 Gaenicke, A..................314 Garvey, J....................314 Gaylord, A...................315 Gibbons, M...................315 Giles, A.....................316 Green, R.....................316 Goldstein, P.................317 Gross, C.....................317 Grosskettler, J..............318 Hasin, M.....................318 Hereford, D..................319 Hessel, M....................319 Hill, D......................320 Husar, C.....................320 Jones, J.....................321 Jordan, D....................321 Kaisand, D...................322 Katz, R......................322 Kelley, E....................323 Kiefer, R....................323 King, L......................324 Kochendorfer, J. ... 324 Koffman, J...................325 Kopcsic, R...................325 Kratch, D....................326 Kruse, R.....................326 Langer, T. ..... . 327 Lahr, G......................327 Lockwood, J..................328 Magruder, P..................328 Marshall, F..................329 Mattioni, F..................329 McAvenia, H..................330 McBride, T...................330 McDonnell, D.................331 Mills, F.....................331 Mundy, R....................332 Murray, R...................332 Mutter, W...................333 Nagel, G....................333 O’Boyle, M..................334 Obringer, R.................334 Oleaga, H...................335 Olesen, M...................335 Park, D.....................336 Phillips, R.................336 Piserchia, C................337 Pomerantz, M................337 Reichert, W.................338 Sajovetz, R.................338 Sawyer, C...................339 Schultz, M..................339 Schulze, E..................340 Seitz, F....................340 Spero, J....................341 • Stowell, M. . . . . . . 341 Swartwout, R................342 Tetens, N...................342 Vaughan, R..................343 Visniski, W.................343 VVakely, S..................344 Walker, P...................344 Walton, J...................345 Ward, T.....................345 Wayner, W...................346 Webster, L..................346 Weinig, J...................347 Wickenberg, R...............347 Williams H..................348 Williamson, R...............348 Wurms, C....................349 352 Problems in cargo handling vary from port to port. Thirty years’ experience has taught the best ways to get cargo ashore at each of the 59 Caribbean {Photographs by d'Arazicn) ports served by Alcoa’s fleet. Our officers are ex- perienced, capable, alert—and take genuine pride in making sure cargo is properly handled and stowed. Here, an Alcoa officer checks cargo stowage in the ship’s hold. His thoroughness is extra assur- ance that all cargo—whether heavy lift or perish- ables—will arrive in good condition. Alcoa officers arc ever on the alert to make sure that merchandise is intelligently loaded and dis- charged. The finest shipboard and dockside facili- ties make good cargo handling easy. Alcoa's stack insignia is a familiar and welcome sight in harbors throughout the Caribbean area. The 44 ships that comprise Alcoa’s fleet play an important role in transporting merchandise to this profitable, fast-growing market. 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Address inquiries to Employment Manager. operation . . . serving regularly in the fleet of the Curtis Bay Towing Co. You could place 145 vessels the size of the J. Alvah Clark on the flight deck of the Forrestal. Yet both Hull Number One and Hull Number 506 have one characteristic in common: the quality built into every vessel ever constructed at Newport News. 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UNION CITY, NEW JERSEY UNion 7-2400 New York Phone LOngacre 4-9161 Class of February 1957 Anderson, Gary Marshall Armstrong, Robert Wesley Barr, Edgar Irving Buttner, Patrick Elliott Firestone, Jack Gilman, James Daniel Hicken, Ronald Watson Holmes, David Mitchell Adams, Ronald William Adrian, Barry Browning Apicella, Frank Leonard Bernard, Francis Xavier Beveridge, James Joseph Burr, Thomas Kenneth Butler, Michael Robert Collins, James John Cook, George Francis Crane, Robert Charles Dahm, Ralph Albert Dinwoodie, Robert Greene Domanosky, Carl Leonard Donahue, William Joseph Drudick, Donald Joseph DECK Horton, Jerry Douglass Kahl, James George Kauffman, Roger Stuart Killian, Charles Frederick Klish, Theodore, Jr. Kruse, Harold Lehman, Ralph Edward Mapes, Robert LeRoy ENGINE Eldridge, Russel Gordon Farrell, Thomas William Freedman, Michael Bartholomew Gerrety, Thomas Frank Gilley, Sullivan Edgar Glassing, Edwin Saiom Grassi, Ronald Edwin Harsche, Frank Michael Heidelberger, William Jenkins, George Stanley, Jr. Johnson, Norman Eugene Kresge, Charles Barnet II Leuschner, Carl Julius Luco, Jorge MacGill, Bruce Edward MacLean, William Francis Mooney, Frederick Rollin Quigley, Edward Thomas Regnier, Anthony Samuels, William Morgan Swanson, Matthew Clark Thompson, George John Vanderploeg, Harold Alvin Zabriskie, Humphrey Daniel Mennonna, William Newton Mordecai, Trevor Teague Morris, Kenneth Harold Muggeo, Francesco Paul Nunziato, Joseph Anthony Rafferty, Francis Donald Rohrdanz, Robert Richard Romano, Anthony Phillip, Jr. Schillinger, Dana Randall Schneider, Joseph Charles Schwenk, Roger Carl Simons, Phillip Bryant Starace, Nicholas Frank Tokerud, Lloyd Dewain Wilson, George 398 vifriTS ”- n t r- UNITED STATES ERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY i1 Class of Andino, Richard F. Barron, John E. Basley, Raymond C. Belsan, Gerald E. Bohlin, Kenneth A. Bures, Frank, Jr. Chapman, John R. Cisek, Robert W. Cleary, Shaun Connor, Garrison F. Corsa, LeRoy S. Davis, Charles H. Dollard, John C. Eckert, William S. Edwards, John R. Engel, Wayne T. Aimone, Robert J. Albright, Donald J. Anderson, Byron L. Anthony, John D. Antonucci, Emil V. Baer, Ronald H. Barton, John J. Benalcazar, Fausto R. Boyle, Thomas J. Bratz, Theodore A., Jr. Brickell, Charles H., Jr., Brittingham, Gerald W. Brynda, William J. Buckel, John Joachim Burger, Thomas J. Carney, Robert P. Carpenter, Dante Coritz, Frederick J., Jr. Coughlin, Thomas J. Coyle, John D. Crane, Robert C. Danzis, Harold R., Jr. Deming, Austin J., Jr. Douglas, William L. Doyle, Thomas J., Ill Edwards, Thomas E. August 1957 DEC Epler, Cyrus Field, James S. Glossner, Locke H. Harries, William P. Heeley, Eric W. L. Horman, Robert G. Hudson, Alfred R. Hunger, Jack E. Johnson, Peter F. Levy, Howard Allan Lex, George B., Jr. Lezette, Robert F. Louis, David R., Jr. Lydick, Homer J. MacFarlane, Ronald G. Mahar, Joseph L. ENG Etkins, Robert Florek, Robert J. Frazier, Lawrence E. Gallagher, John P. Gatti, John Gebhardt, Frank G. Greiner, John A. Grieger, Richard A. Griffin, John C. Gross, James G. Grua, Charles Haunfelder, Frank W. Hayes, Edward J. Heidelberger, William Hirst, Raymond E., Jr. Houkins, Joseph F., Jr. Hubenette, Robert W. Johnson, William R. Josephson, Gerald A. Kelly, George F. Jung, Robert Katz, Donald Kelly, George F. Klehr, Charles B., Jr. Kovalcik, Steven G. Land, Roland K Mattioni, John McAvoy, James E. Mercer, Douglas D. Miller, Charles R. Murphy, Terrance J. Murphy, Thomas F. Neilson, Thomas J. Nordrum, John N. Osbourn, James P. Pattey, Reginald Pella, Paul D. Potapa, Edward, Jr. Quarrier, Philip H. Rieger, James V. Rieman, Philip A. Robeson, Bruce J. NE Laubenheimer, Bruce W. Law, Thomas M. Levison, Floyd S. Lynch, Joseph F. Lyons, William H. Maxson, Sherwood D. Maxwell, William, Jr. McCauley, James F. McCollum, John V. McConville, John P. McGavin, Joseph J. McNamara, John, Jr. Minich, Ronald W. Mitchell, John H., Jr. Moore, Robert L. Morgan, Arthur J. Morreale, Jerome L. Newberg, William T. Nickerson, William T. Noble, James R. Offenberg, Sergey P. O’Hearon, Leo R. Olshefski, Leon A. Osterberg, John A. Outterson, David L. Pauster, George R. Roder, Robert J., Jr. Roseme, Thomas G. Ryan, George J. Scardasis, John T. Schirmacher, Theodore G. Smith, Raynor A. Smith, Richard C. Sorensen, Gilbert, Jr. Stone, Donald E. Tabbert, John H. Tamis, Anthony F. Targon, Albert M., Jr. Thompson, Donald J. Wall, Ronald F. Welden, Kirby L. Werner, Ronald A. White, David Y. Pokos, Louis E. Presley, Frederick D. Rapacki, Edward Remoll, Charles M. Reyer, Ronald J. Russell, Edward H. Schimek, Robert M. Schramn, Eugene C. Schroeder, Thomas G. Schwab, Donald Scully, Ronald G. Sharpe, William M., Jr. Smith, Richard T. Smolnik, Daniel Stahl, Donald P. Stone, Robert L. Sullivan, John C. Sturzenberger, Lawrence Sullivan, John C. Swanson, Thomas H. Sweeney, Alfred J. Szczepanski, Robert A. Thomson, Robert M. Wind, Alexander, Jr. Wright, Robert Zamurut, Joel B. 400 ,4KMT Class of August 1958 Allar, R. T. Bartholomew, W. J. Beckett, J. M., Ill Bentley, P. C. Bolton, C. Bruning, G. J., Jr. Budris, C. C. Butz, J. V. Carnicelli, M. B. Cary, G. L. Catella, R. J. Chislette, J. W. Clarity, M. G. Clegg, W. L. Coheleach, R. F. Connard, R. J. Cook, J. C. Danese, T. E. Aaird, T. R. Albino, M. L. Antkowiak, P. R. Badger, A. A., Jr. Baldwin, J. G. Bandstra, G. H. Barbato, A. E. Barnhart, J. L., Jr. Bell, F. I., Jr. Belsan, J. E. Bender, P. A. Benzinger, A. H. Bittner, B. G. Blitz, S. Blivin, C. R. Brancaccio, G. Brash, D. A. Bredehorst, K. F. Campanella, J. Carlisle, S. K., Jr. Carlton, G. A. Cataldo, A. J., Jr. Chandler, W. W. Christianson, R. K. Ciaccio, B. I. Cole, J. L. Croly, Henry E. Crommie, F. P. Daria, F. J., Jr. Day, Robert S. Delaney, J. C. Dawson, G. W. Duffy, F. K. Dunworth, J. R. Duque, F. I. Elliott, R. V. Evans, R. F. Farman, R. F. Ferguson, R. H. Flanagan, G. T. Fleischer, H. R. Forst, R. J. Fox, R. C. Gearing, R. R. Grace, J. G. Granquist, R. F. Gras, E. W. Guiliano, A. G. Hadfield, R. R. Denninger, F. G., Jr. Driver, C. S. Drummond, J. J., Jr. Duddleston, A. W. Duff, M. Eagan, M. J. Eldridge, W. L., Jr. Erhard, M. R. Falborn, J. R. Falcone, H. J. Fallon, C. A. Fellman, P. R. Fiacco, R. G. Flynn, F. E. Forrest, R. E. France, R. K. Ganther, H. B. Garbiras, D. R., Jr. Gecowets, J. L. Glass, W. W. Greiger, P. J. Guglielmo, A. M. Guldner, J. J. Hancock, H. F. Harlin, P. J. Harney, R. J. Healy, W. J. Herald, R. E. Higgins, H. S. Hillman, L. J. DECK Haines, A. D. Hanissian, N. A. Himmel, S. J. Hohman, W. G. Hoppe, F. T. Horton, C. J. Howard, W. D. Langlois, J. R. Lenney, R. E. Lyng,J. H. MacEvitt, J. C., Ill Maier, W. H. Matthews, J. F. McCarthy, B. A. McCreary, L. R. McKinley, H. H„ Jr. McLaughlin, J. M. Meurn, R. J. ENGINE Hunt, R. V. Jacobs, L. M. Jones, D. W. Kai, K. L. Kardos, R. E. Karlson, E. S. Karp, R. J. Katz, R. C. Kidron, G. B. Klementz, R. W. Knight, S. R. Koehler, R. Kraenzel, T. C. Kuhn, R. G. Lampkin, L. L. Landrie, J. H. Langan, F. R. Lee, J. C. Libby, R. E. Lusick, M. J. Matteo, D. A. McEwen, A. L. Mealins, B. H. Meinert, W. P. Mercado, C. E. Michalski, T. A. Mills, S. K„ Jr. Moran, G. P. Mote, H. J. Mullaney, C. Nagle, R. C. Mikkelsen, D. C. Morgan, W. A. Munday, W. S. Munnich, G. W. Nuson, H. J. O’Brien, J. J., Jr. O’Connor, H. T. Ogle, J. L„ Jr. O’Rourke, B. J. Paciorek, S. J., Jr. Petersen, W. A. Price, W. C. Proctor, C. M. Quinn, J. M., Jr. Quinn, R. C. Raguso, R. A. Reinhardt, W. E. Rohas, D. J. Neville, W. H. Niemerski, S. C. Nigro, A. D., Jr. Nolan, J. T. Nugent, H. M. O’Callaghan, T. P. O’Leary, J. P. Orvieto, F. P. Owen, J. H. Pace, J. V. Paine, M. S. Palmer, R. C. Pedersen, R. G. Pierro, R. Plant, R. A. Plitt, R. G., Jr. Puente, C. J. Quintus, P. J. Pamirez, J. A. Reberholt, A. C. Remme, G. L. Rich, Terrence L. Riess, J. R. Rininger, J. S. Robertson, D. M. Robertson, J. A. Rodda, G. B. Romanowski, T. H. Rosemere, C. J., Jr. Rubano, N. A. Ryan, J. N. Rothwell, G. C. Rowe, T. R. Ryan, L. J. Seibert, S. W. Sherman, J. M. Sigmond, R. S. Singer, R. Stanley, R. K. Strong, B. W. Taylor, T. J. Thomas, J. P. Tilton, S. W. Walker, E. B. Ward, L. A. Weeman, T. Wilson, J. B. Young, E. T., Jr. Zahn, P. E. Ryan, R. E. Scharar, C. H. Schneider, W. J. Schoenthal, L. L. Shelanskey, C. J. Sheppard, J. B., II Sousa, J. M. Staebler, L. B. Steinman, B. I. Stewart, A. C. Stockhoff, R. H. Strand, W. C. Stratidakis, G. Sullivan, H. E. Surrette, D. A. Swanno, J. E. Tapper, E. F. Thompson, R. L. Truex, R. D. Unkel, J. H. Veri, C. C. Warren, J. Warren, M. J. Watkins, S. A. Wells, J. B. Whalen, D. L. Wilcheck, D. C. Winterich, D. C. Yanus, J. R. Yarashus, R. T. Yocum, C. H., Jr. Zuccoli, F. 402 Class of Aloisio, Lawrence Philip Andreasen, Peter Henrik Baldick, David Kenneth Barron, James William Bassett, James Anthony Brannen, Richard David Bowles, Lawrence James, Jr. Brannen, Richard David Buscher, Robert Thomas Carroll, Michael Dale Clark, Thomas Edward Cleveland, Richard Kenneth Combs, David Wallace Cook, Richard Allen Cosentino, Richard Nicholas Costello, John Richard Cowhig, Daniel Jerome Crusoe, Edwin Edgar Deliz-Alvarez, Ramon Dobler, Daniel Smith Doran, John David Ekstrom, John Daniel Elias, Cyril James Fairfield, Robert Leon Franchek, John Frazier, Allen William Galbraith, William Roy Gasaway, Nicholas Gordon, R. Gidley, William Joseph Gilmore, Hubert John, Jr. Amador, Albert Anthony, Jr. Andraka, Romuald Kazimierz Atkinson, William Paul Banyacski, Stephen Albert, Jr. Barron, William Craig Belous, Charles Robert Bernier, Raymond Gerard Biele, Frank H. Bleakley, Andrew, Jr. Bloomfield, David Peter Boese, Carl Arend Boston, Glenn Robert Brooks, John Gordon Brooks, Michael Henry Brown, Ronald Santin Brown, Russell Clifford Bryan, Eugene F. Buthmann, Henry Roemhild Campbell, Ray Arthur, Jr. Cannon, Harry Daniel Casteneda, Fabio Arias Celello, Michael A. Chaplin, William Maxfield Christensen, Kenneth Arthur Claire, William Andrew Clark, William Clancy, George Joseph, Jr. Collier, George William Contreras, Luis Eugenio Coye, Thomas Leonard Daniels, Roger William Davis, Charles Edward Davis, John James, III Dean, Dennis Vale Doming, John Joseph, Jr. Edwards, William Kilbourne Edwardson, John Herbert Emerick, Robert Hardick Eustace, Gerard Francis Fabber, Edward Charles Farrell, John Joseph August 1959 DECK Ginna, John William Gomes, Richard David Gossner, John Grady, William George Grafton, Paul Michael Haas, Jonathan Louis Haggerty, Francis Samuel Hamilton, Robert Bruce Haverly, George Frank Higgins, James Patrick Hite, Frank Bernard H. Hodek, Charles Joseph Hoff, Thomas Lloyd Holden, Robert Lord Hollon, William Ray Homan, Richard Martin Hopkins, James Thomas, Jr. Jenson, Harris Mallitz Jepson, Harry Richard Johnson, Gerald Alfred Jones, Allison Van Lopik Kaminski, Henry Stanislaus, Jr. Keaveny, Dennis Alexander Kelly, Paul William Kelly, John James Kesterman, Francis Raymond Kirze, John E. Kline, Roger Wightman Knight, Robert Paul Kron, Robert Arvid Lawson, Stanley Miller Lowe, John Frederick Lowe, James Thomas Manewal, Ernest Revard Marquis, John Edward McDonough, John Joseph, Jr. McKinley, Harold Hammond, McMaster, David Samuel Mikkelsen, Donald Costello Mugavin, Ronald Terrence Million, Ronald Phillip Myers, George Kemerer, Jr. Nettleton, John William Norz, Charles Henry Parker, Robert Charles Pierce, Robert Lee Pierce, Terry Theodore Plosenski, James J. Price, Lome Herbert Quarles, Clifford Ellis Quegan, Richard Joseph, Jr. Reuther, George Carl Rinard, Jack Coleman Richard, Rene Alphonse, III Ring, John Francis, Jr. Roethke, Jon Harvey Rohloff, George Joseph Rosenthal, Gerald Bertram Rothmann, Robert Raymond Russell, Robert James ENGINE Ferrigno, John Charles Fettke, John Michael Fish, David Maurice Flynn, Thomas Laurence Galisaewski, Charles R. A. Gamby, John Anthony Gattini, Paul Anthony George, Robert Bruce Gonzalez, LaFred Joseph Greaves, Daniel Joseph Gross, Ronald Carl Grubiak, James Frank Gunn, Walter Joseph Hale, Richard Hauer, George Irwin Haun, Robert David Heinsen, Ernesto Hernandez, Luis Alonso Hnicky, Frank T. Holland, William James Holyoak, William Harding Hopfe, Manfred Walter Illuzzi, Frances, Jr. James, David Warren Jensen, Norman Christian Kane, Daniel Karr, Orval Ferman Kaufman, Paul Morton Kay, John P. Kinstler, Kevin Joseph Klementz, Robert W. Kovel, John Joseph Kramer, Harvey Fred Kurtz, Lewis Albert LaFranchi, Vincent Edward Lash, Samson Leeper, James Reed Leiz, George Robert Leonard, Gerald Dennis Lewis, Whitney Phleps Liggett, Stephen William Lovass, Wesley LeRoy Luciano, Frank Lee Lyon, Murton Waterman, Jr. Mackin, James Michael Madden, Robert Thomas Magna, Russell Farley Mahoney, Brian Richard Maidonski, Boris, Jr. Manning, John Edward Maushart, John Albert Maynard, Theodore Joseph, Jr. Mayone, Jerome Charles McBride, Donald Joseph McCarthy, Paul Justin McCoy, Danny Eugene McCullough, Edward James McKinney, William Elsworth McLaughlin, Harold Byrnes McQuillen, Francis Roland, Jr. Mess, Thomas Raymond Miellick, Richard Edmund Mitchell, Edward James Moffitt, Thomas Andrew Moran, Edward Joseph, Jr. Moran, John Joseph Mowen, David Floyd Murphy, Michael John Neuner, George Gerard Ottone, Richard Michael O’Hara, Charles Worth Paine, Larry William Pelletreau, Alvin L. Persons, Roger MacMillan Phelps, Walter Rickey Phin, Sydney Neill Plott, Carroll Dean Prascuinas, Augustine Price, Daniel James Prince, Henry Stephen, Jr. Pross, Thomas William, Jr. Putnam, John Farnum Salenjus, John Richard Scotti, Anthony Seeney, William LeRoy Sheppard, Paul Gregory Sicina, Edward Martin Silvestri, Errol Thomas Skarvelis, Nicholas Theodore Sloan, Thomas William Smith, Roland Leach, Jr. Stevens, Kenneth Milo Stone, Malcolm John Swanson, Ernest Kenneth Tschida, Robert Matthew Twilde, Richard Wayne Uhlin, Ronald Carlton Verschueren, Ferdinand H. Vetter, Thomas Earl Wallace, Robert Joseph Weeks, Herbert E. C. Jr. Weich, Bobby O’Neal Weiser, Charles Hans Wenners, John Dorey Whiteside, Bobbie Edwin Wildblood, Arthur Frederick Williams, John Robert Wine, David Frank Woodrick, Clifford Patrick Young, Pasquale Zaleski,■ Lester John, Jr. Rausch, Andre H. Richardson, Larry W. Rocchio, John Philip, Jr. Rogers, Henry Fred Romeo, Garet Martin Ronzitti, Richard Donato Ross, Charles Robert Rustia, John Andrew Savrides, Peter Steve Scanlan, Thomas Moore, Jr. Schreier, Harold Scinta, Joseph Lawrence Seelinger, Joseph Harold Seltzer, David Martin Sergio, Frederick Angelo Shannon, John Patrick Siebeking, Paul Frederick, Jr. Siegal, William Herbert Simmons, Robert John Slusher, Norman Edward Smith, Ward Francis Sosin, Victor Einard, Jr. Spence, James Anthony, Jr. Stive, Richard Arnold Sullivan, George Edward, III Szeezil, Walter Theriault, Albert Joseph Todd, Gerald Edward Tufano, Gabrial Bernard Turner, Roy Allen Ursitti, Gerald Francis Van Loan, Melvin William Verona, Francis Michael Villalba, Jorge Edwardo Gomez Wirin, Richard Alexander Wylie, Warren William Young, Roy Allen Zakrywski, Robert John Zalenka, Bernard Thomas, Jr. Zaleski, Lester J. Ziegler, Frederick William 404 0 UA AdjWltiAe tA Now that the doubtful years for Kings Point are over, one can look forward to the future with a feeling of security knowing that there will always be a Kings Point. During our ups and downs there was always one group of people who had faith in our Academy and in our Mission. This group, of course, is the advertisers who have made MIDSHIPS a reality. Because of their firm support we will be able to look at MIDSHIPS many years from now and it will always be symbolic of the best years of our lives. To the progressive people and the firms they represent we wish to express our heartfelt gratitude. Our goal now is tp justify the faith shown in Kings Point and its graduates. Advertising Manager, Admitting I 1356 Alcoa Steamship Co., Inc................................... 353 Alumni Association ........................................ 389 American Export Lines, Inc................................. 351 American Express Co........................................ 367 American • President Lines ................................ 356 American Society of Naval Engineers, Inc................... 366 Antlers Restaurant, The ................................... 391 Arnessen Electric Co., Inc................................. 390 Art Cap Co., Inc........................................... 382 Aurand Manufacturing Co.................................... 358 Babcock and Wilcox Co. .................................... 373 Bates Shoe Co.............................................. 380 Bath Iron Works Corp....................................... 364 Bearings Specialty Co...................................... 354 Bernuth Lembcke Co......................................... 362 Bull and Co., A. H......................................... 366 Cadet Laundry.............................................. 392 Carpinter and Baker....................................... 356 Chelsea Ship Repair Corp................................... 382 Chubb and Sons ............................................ 358 Cities Service Oil Co...................................... 362 Clark and Son, John T. .................................... 392 Cleveland Cliffs Iron Co................................... 381 Club Tavern ............................................... 396 Coca Cola Co............................................... 383 Combustion Engineering, Inc................................ 365 Conhagen, Inc., Alfred .................................... 370 Cosmopolitan Shipping Co................................... 372 Davis Engineering Corp..................................... 380 Esso Shipping Corp......................................... 393 Falk Corp.................................................. 380 Farrell Lines, Inc......................................... 382 Ferguson Propeller and Reconditioning Co................... 390 General Precision Equipment ............................... 369 Gibbs and Cox, Inc.. ...................................... 360 Grace Lines, Inc........................................... 359 Hall, Frank B.............................................. 384 Hallicrafters Co........................................... 357 Hear This.................................................. 386 Henry, Co., Inc., J. J..................................... 374 Hogan and Sons, Inc., T.................................... 370 Hose - McCann Telephone Co................................. 358 Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp.................................. 370 Interlake Steamship Co..................................... 378 International Paint Co..................................... 376 Isthmian Steamship Co...................................... 391 Johnson and Higgins ....................................... 391 Keystone Shipping Co....................................... 374 Lykes Brothers Steamship Co., Inc.......................... 384 McAllister Brothers, Inc................................... 390 Marine News................................................ 360 Marine Office of America .................................. 374 Marine Transport Lines..................................... 376 Mississippi Shipping Co.................................... 392 Moore McCormack Lines ..................................... 363 Moran Towing and Transportation Co......................... 356 National Malleable and Steel Castings Co................... 377 New City Printing Co....................................... 397 Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Co................... 379 North American Companies .................................. 354 Northwestern Preparatory School............................ 388 Pacific Far East Lines, Inc.................................368 Piccolino ................................................. 386 Polaris ................................................... 387 Post and Co., Inc., E. L................................... 378 Red Hand Composition Co., Inc.............................. 388 Reversible Collar Co....................................... 376 Routel Studios .......................................... 394-5 Seamans Bank For Savings .................................. 386 Seatrain Lines, Inc........................................ 364 Sharp, Inc., George G...................................... 364 Signode Steel Strapping Co................................. 360 Socony Mobil Oil Co........................................ 355 Sprague Steamship Co....................................... 396 States Marine Lines........................................ 361 Surrette Storage Co., Inc.................................. 372 Talbot Bird and Co......................................... 392 Tobin and Son ...................................,......... 378 Todd Shipyards Corp........................................ 372 Transportadora Grancolombiana, Ltda........................ 393 Trinidad Corp.............................................. 396 Ullman Marine Office, Inc., Albert ........................ 368 Union Marine and General Insurance Co., Ltd................ 396 Union Shirt Co., Inc....................................... 368 United Fruit Co............................................ 385 United States Lines Co..................................... 371 U. S. Naval Institute ..................................... 375 Universal Terminal and Stevedoring Corp.................... 366 Vanguard Military Equipment Co............................. 354 Whaler Bar ................................................ 388 Whittelsey, Inc., H. Newton ............................... 362 407 0 u t -H ig keatl tXb ufea When a book the size of MIDSHIPS nears completion we cannot but pause and consider the hours of labor and the varied ideas which go into its production. Within these covers are represented many varied skills and talents. To all the persons and organizations who have contributed of their time and interest we wish to express our appreciation. To Rear Admiral Gordon McLintock, Sijperintendent, and Commander Richard H. O’Connell, Regimental Officer, goes our thanks for understanding cooper- ation and interest in our undertaking. Without an officer-adviser whose time and advice is constantly available and infallible, a MIDSHIPS would be lost! Thanks to Lieu- tenant Commander Victor E. Tyson as our guiding link with the executive department, and to Lieutenant J. Walsh as our editorial adviser. Words could never express the appreciation we feel towards the never-ending efforts of Fred Ball for his almost superhuman efforts for MIDSHIPS, having taken our problem to heart as though it were his own, and to his son, Al, your last editor, whose advice was none but the best. To the greatest artist in the world, Bill Armstrong, goes our thanks for his creations. To George Routel for his excellent photographs. To Life Magazine for their excellent pictures. To Lieutenant Commander L. Bejarano for his untiring liasion work. To W.O. Wilson for his efforts in obtaining many photo- graphs of our heros. Our thanks to the untiring efforts and many hours labor of our staff, without whose help a MIDSHIPS could never be complete . . . and last but not least we wish to thank the officers and Cadet-Midshipmen of the Academy and it is to them that we submit this MIDSHIPS 1956 for final approval. The Editors Ed Alber Dick Bara 408 Produced by