United States Military Academy West Point - Howitzer Yearbook (West Point, NY)

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Albert Sidney Johnston ' 26 [ HcMHir ' GIBSON NILES g Di;lmar, Niiw York Though not very talkative, Gih ' s ever sunny disposi- tion and his ever present smile have won for him a host of friends during his stay at the Academy. Besides having the ability to easily win friends, Gib has athletic ability as evidenced by his prowess on the Army Track and Cross Country teams. He was also on the C squad swimming team plebe vcar. Though never bothered with academic difficulties, Gib never neglected his studies. Always applying himself diligently to everything he undertakes, we expect him to go far as an officer. Ciib Satioiial GiiiirJ ALEXANDER RAMSEY NININGER, JR. T Fori L. i ' nKRD Li;, Florid. — ' tis not what man docs which exalts him, but what man would do! It was Sandy ' s good fortune to be pro- vided with the means and the background necessary to know and appreciate the many arts. His interest in the theatre, a devotion to books and music, and a love for painting make him an excellent conversationalist. Could it be these artistic inclinations that have so often ITomptcd, Is she pro? Proof enough isn ' t it, that Sandy was one of us? SuHiiy ' ' Coiifijrtssional W Corporal (2) Lieutenant (1) Swimming ( ' 4-3) Track 0-2-1) Monogram (2) Cross Country (2-1) Monogram (2) Hop Manager ,4-3-2-1) Sergeant (1 Track (4) Debating Society ( 3-2-1 Chairman, Lecture Committee 0) 251

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In L % Rclert Anderson ' 25 c HAROLD EDWARD NANKIVELL Denver, Colorado Without being facetious, Nank is our number one candi- date for Tom Mix ' s straight shooters for he is one of the sharper members of the rifle team and a pillar of the Honor Committee. High ideals and sincerity have won our respect for this gentleman. An engineer without the proverbial wood, he has demonstrated his quiet efti- ciency and absolute dependabilitv throughout his thus far stainless career. Stout fella! Na)ik ' ' Nationid Guard ROGER STEVENS NEUMEISTER J Auburn, Nuv. ' York Rog is noted for his |ovial good-nature- four years at West Point have not dulled him in the least. He naturally sits into anv group and is a charter member of the league of good fellows. But he has plenty of other assets — he is bright and seems to be getting brighter cverv year, he can rise to |ust about anv situation except, perhaps, a front circle up in gymnastics; and he is careful in his acts and appearance. You can alwa ' s be sure that Rog will come through. Roe, Cangressional Corporal (2) Sergeant (1) Lieutenant (1) Academic Coach (4-3-2-1 ) Ritlc Team (3-2-1) Honor Committee 250 Sergeant (1) Fishing Club

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: :v..-y «:.:-. Jefferson Davis ' 23 HAROLD WESLY NORTON Q Laramie, Wyoming To hull that overcomerh. A slug and Plehe French held Hal back not a whit, for he conquered his obstacles and reached his objectives here. Responsible for his suc- cesses are a serious attitude toward work and a disci- plined will. To his wife, Hal ' s strength of character and diligence have helped to make the way easier. Eminent successes on the lighter side have been his too, without playboy tendencies. Knobby accomplished his mission at the Academy, and should certainly have uncommon success in our greater life to come, the Army. Knobby National Guard JOHN NORTON y Norfolk, X ' irginia There is but one reason for Jack ' s success — character. He finished West Point with the same ideals he brought here — an astounding feat. He developed, strengthened, and built upon those ideals; result, a seldom-equaled strength of will, generosity, loyalty, and integrity that fulfils the greatest Virginian traditions. He didn ' t lend a friend a helping hand — he went out of his way to give every friend both hands and a strong back plus well-considered and subtly-given advice. M Go ' s loss was the Corp ' s gain — a noble sacrifice. ' ' Jack ' ' Army Corporal (2) Lieutenant (l) Academic Coach Track ij,) Polo (4) Cross Country (3-2) Pointer (4 3-2-1) Business Manager (1) Pistol Marksman 252 Corporal (2) Capt., Regimental Commander Class President (2) (1) Football (4), Numerals (4) Basketball (4-3-2-1) Monogram (2) Track (4-3-2-1) Choir (4-3-2-1) Dialectic Society (2-1) Business Manager and Treasurer Pointer (2) (1) Honor Committee (1) Board of Governors (1)