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

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RONALD MERL MUSSER Weirton, West Virginia D-1 Coming to the gray-walled castle from Wier- ton, W. Va. on the beautiful Ohio, Muss was a credit to his briar-hopping cousins of the moun- tain country. Under pressure of cow academ- ics, Muss, his roommate, and J. Daniels spent memorable philosophic moments contem- plating the inadequacies of the system. Find- ing that he could conquer most obstacles with little effort, he was quick to take the lead and excel in his profession. Chess Club 4, Secretary 3, Vice-President 2, Presi- dent 1; Cadet Band 4; Computer Forum 2. fss ' f MICHAEL NASTASl Parkdale, Oregon C-2 When Oregon sent Nasty to West Point the Army gained the rare combination of the true gentleman and dedicated soldier. Mike never needed reward for his exceptional sense of responsibility and his ability to get the job done (even if he did have to negotiate the rock .squad program 3 times). Active in the compa- ny, Mike ' s two greatest contributions of lead- ership were on the fields of friendly strife and in the company chain of command. Judo Club 4, 3, 2, Presi- dent 1; Judo Team 1; Ger- man Club 2, 1. LAWRENCE PATRICK NAVIN Royal Oak, Michigan HI L arr-bear came from Michigan to take his place in that grey line. From the first day of Beast to that last grey day, he polished those super-spoony shoes radiating professionalism wherever he marched. As a true professional, he fought that perpetual battle of boning tenths or bagging. Larry preferred the strate- gy of boning rather than mustering from the bag to see his crab Tac. As an officer, Lar- ry ' s devotion to duty, conscientiousness towards fitness, and personal sincerity will in- spire all those he leads. Hockey 4; Military Affairs Club 3, 2; SCUSA 2; Sun- day School Teacher 2. BRUCE EDWARD NEAD Cincinnati, Ohio HI Coming to us from the Buckeye State, Ned was one of the best liked of the ' 71 Hawgs. Al- though the Academic Department sometimes wondered about his future it was never in doubt to those who knew him. His faithful friendship and unfaltering conscientiousness will carry him through any obstacles which he may encounter as an officer and take him to the top in all that he attempts. Astronomy Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Pistol Team 4; Pistol Club 4; Fine Arts Forum 1; Por- tuguese Club 3, 2.

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mf MAURICE ANTON MUSSA Milwaukee, Wisconsin G-4 Maury is the type of person everyone should meet. His easy-going manner, and friendly at- titude helped him sneak by four years of P ' s and TAG ' S. His success as a salesman, of his goodnatured personality, among other things probably accounts for the fact that he was one of the first in his company to take THE BIG STEP. As an officer he is destined to go as far as any man can. Pointer 2, 1; Sailing Gluh 4, 3; Rugby Club 2.

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JOHN ROBERT NEENAN New Bedford, Massachusetts I-l A John Neenan is: an affinity with a sweat- suit; a holder of the Corps and World Record for blind dates; an answer of N A on many as- sorted question forms; a member of the fear- some foursome; a cohort in the 615 scandals; an English scholar; Callela, Barcellona? Corps Squad Track 4; Tr athalon 3, 2, 1. LYLE BARBER NELSON McCall, Idaho C-3 More than a match for mere mortals, Lyle emerges from this bastion despite himself. Whether flying through the skies or crossing vast expanses of wintry wastelands on his magpie skis, Lyle rarely paused for breath. Triumphs ' and Vettes ' dusty trails told of his continuing misadventures to parts unknown. What his athletic prowess could not accom- plish, his LMF could. The future can impose no bounds on his restless soul. Ski Team 4, 3, 2, Captain 1; Honor Committee 2, 1; Mule Rider 1; Cross-Coun try 3; Track 3; Football 2. MICHAEL HOWARD NEWELL Miami, Florida With little patience for the minor details of cadet life, Mike used all of the acumen expect- ed from the son of a Miami construction man to build barricades against the system. He bat- ted a thousand for Labor Day weekends and zero with the computer. Using cynicism as a style and scotch as a fuel, he entertained friends and terrorized foes as a member of the fearsome foursome. Dialectic Society 3, 2, 1; 100 Night Show 3, 2, 1, Producer 1; Car Repre- sentative 1. ■fc