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

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tUlii ' Dm. Minsippi .: IK wk Sm«i(1); LEFTy Como, Mississippi Secretary of War One i)f the calmer members of the chiss who never had the slightest sign of a storm in beast barracks. Lefty became known for his ability to accomplish anything he tried. Had it not been for the time spent pulling his classmates through the trials of plebe math, he would have worn stars. Besides academics, he found time to use his whipping left arm to advan- ■ tage on the baseball diamond. He also carried on as company honor representative, not to mention his abilities as end on the inrermurder footb.ill te.im. Company A-2; Corporal (3); Baseball (4); Honor Committee (3, 1 ), Ski Club (3, 1 ). :,S3: . HUTCH Talbolton, Georgia 4lh District, Georsia JAi;!! ihinigh ihc lite .u the .Xcademy was radically diliercnt from the type of life Hutch had led in the region of the Okefenoke in Georgia, he adjusted him- self surprisingly quickly. This was possible through his ability to gain genuine friendship on first acquaint- ance. There were times during Hutch ' s stay at the Academy when he came into contact with yankees. Often, the vankee was unable to get the exact meaning of Hutch ' s Georgian accent. Even so, the conversa- tion always ended in friendship, for anybody could understand his trulv amiable smile and good fellow- ship. Company A-1 ,- Corporal (3); 100th Nisht Show (4, 3, 1); Color Line (3); Fishing Club (3); Rifle s4arl sman,■ Machine Gun Marks- allojce Qau lzu eMiittdti,, i. WALLY ' Sumter, South Carolina 2nd District, S. C. Dixie ' s gift to the Military Academy, Wally had the fine characteristics of a true Southern gentleman. Al- ways willing to help out his less brilliant classmates, he more than once saved a fellow cadet from the aca- demic axe. However, the finesse wuth which he domi- nated academics collapsed before the onslaught of the T. D. Busy with extra-curricular activities, he often demonstrated the superior store of knowledge which was his badge of distinction throughout his stay at the Academy. He was an officer of whom his class- mates could well be proud. Company F-1 ,■ Sergeant (1); Football Man- ager (1 ); Chess Club (4, 3, 1 ); Pointer (3, 1 ),- Concert Orchestra (4, 3, 1); Academic Coach (4, 3, 1), Machine Gunner, 2nd Class. 225

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Qi ilicn Patn.ic z a4un.le.if, PAT Santa Fe, New Mexico Congressional Pat who hailed from New Mexico, brought with him an adventurous spirit which remained with him throughout all his years with us. His sharp wit and logic never failed to stimulate a discussion His work on cartoons for the Pointer was a deciding factor in pulling many of us through the old gloom period. With such a famous name to live up to, Pat will carry on in his own affable manner, making good in any field he chooses. Company A-1; Corporal (3); Sergeant (1); Pointer (3), 100th Night Show (3, 1). e tia ni t Qu iie.n. M ' i4A.i.eu BEN Corinth, Mississippi 1st District, Mississippi Ben, .1 true southerner, spent long hours trying to convince his yankee roommates that it ' s true what they sav about Dixie. In his Mississippi homeland he acquired the rudiments of an engineering educa- tion, a love of music, and an unruffled calm; all three of which served him well in his stormy years at West Point. Possessing a humor and a heart of gold, Ben ' s friendship was — and still is — prized by the many who share it. All in all, he was a good friend and will make a sjood ofhcer. Company E-1 ; Corporal (3); Sergeant (1); Rifle Sharpshooter. m LEfT Once Uii h {xUio. gutli, kefoii aH.ald Clnen eMui-eatf DON 224

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eil Om-Cf enAiecf, (laLe t aniU iuft, OiJ el 226 NEIL Alemeda, California 7th District, California Neil came out of the West with a broad smile and a good nature soon well known throughout the Corps. He is a graduate of the University of California, and has always been interested in a military career. In fact Armv has been his one and onlv thought for a future. His highest ambition is to become a good officer in the United States Army. Neil ' s friendliness and willingness to help a friend in a pinch have won him the respect and friendship of .ill who know him. Company H-2; Sergeant (1); Handball (1). BOB ' Stanford, Connecticut 4tli District, Connecticut We -ire thankful to Bob for designing our class crest, for three years of artistic interpretations of kaydet life in the Pointer, and for his seemingly uncannv ability to transform buckets of paint into scenery for Hundredth Night Shows. Besides his artistic pur- suits he has found time to be a swell athlete, and on weekends to consistently drag pro. Bob is bv nature amiable and is always willing to work for the fur- therance of any worthy idea. Company C-1 ; Corporal (3); Lieutenant (1); Football (4, 3); Track (3); Tennis (3); Ring Committee (4, 3, 1); Camera Club (3, 1); Vice-President; Dialectic Society (3, 1); Pointer (4, 3, 1); Howitzer (4, 3, 1); 100th Night Show (4, 3, 1); Camera Representative (4, 3, 1); Rifle Marksman. a ne udle4 OnXf atn, 1. JAQ im rem ,-