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

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WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER LEA PHILLIPS Ill B-4 Tangipahoa, Louisiana Chris, affectionately known as the Old Man, came to West Point with an lrish sense of humor, a three year L.S.U. education, and the ability to speak extemporaneously about any subject. He leaves the Academy deep in the memories of his many friends. Pistol 3, 2, 1, Captain 41 Sunday School Teacher 4, 3, Outdoor Sportsman 's Club 2, 15 Military Affairs Club 4, 3, 2, Brigade Open Wrestling 4, 1g Ski Club 4, 3, 2, 1, SERGEANT I WILLIAM JOHN PIEPER F-3 North Haven, Connecticut The Dancing Bear, from the rolling hills of Connecticut, came to West Point determined to make his mark on history, or rather English, A friend in every sense of the word, Billy had a heart large enough to cover everyone's needs. And someday, as we now read Chaucer, they will read Pieper. Indoor Track 4,' Outdoor Track 45 French 'lf 1 I xg Club 4, 3, 2, 1, Goat-Engineer Footballg Fine f Ans Forum 2. a Q iw A K 0. CAPTAIN f DAVID HENRY PlCKE'lT A-3 Springfield, Vermont Dave's life as a cadet revolved pretty much around his sport para- chuting. His drive and earnest competition won him many awards, Dave's father was a source of strength as Dave always kept his parents' picture on the desk. Dave's many talents and ambition will certainly make his stay in the Army a rewarding one. Parachute Club 4, 3, 2, President 1, Para- chute Team 4, 3, 2, Captain 15 Aera-Astro Club 2, 1. LIEUTENANT WAYNE JOSEPH PIECHOWIAK G-3 Feasterville, Pennsylvania Sweeping into Hudson High School from the sheltered confines of Shippensburg State College in Pennsylvania, the unpronounceable Pi quickly established himself on the soccer field as well as on the Dean's other list. Wayne will long be remembered for his music and cheerful grin. Soccer 4, 3, 2, 1, 100th Night Show 1, Hockey 4. SERGEANT GREGORY ALLEN PIERCE B-3 Las Vegas, Nevada There is the Corps of Cadets and then there is Gnat. Short in size, but the tallest flame ever to roast a bean. The B-3 halls will always ring with the encouragement the boys gave him: You'll go 'D'! Audio Club 2, T, g J.. 2' SERGEANT .9 'Q FREDERIC JOHN PINEAU E-1 West Harrison, New York Academics were his bag, between card games, that is: and stars were a come and go thing. Fred was always willing to lend a hand whether putting a cannon on the clock tower or getting a roommate through fluids or juice. Fred's pursuit ol excellence will assure him suc- cess in any endeavor. Hne Arts Forum 4, 3, 2, Woe President 1, lwlitary Affairs Club 3, 2, Track 4, 3. LIEUTENANT 551

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ARTHUR JOHN PETERSON, JR. C-4 South Easton, Massachusetts West Point was merely a place the OTT stayed between leaves, Never considered very system oriented, he concentrated his interests in football and Highland Falls. Art came and tour years later departed, taking with him many friendships. Q X Football 4, a, 2, 1. A I DEE WILLIAM PETTIGREW, Ill F-1 El Paso, Texas Chip, a brat, came to F-1 with tall tales from all corners of the earth. A consistent pertormer, he immediately made friends with every- one, including the T,D,, and had no trouble making the Dean's List. Goat-Engineer Footballp Traithlon 4, 3, Fenc- ing 4, Glee Club 4, 3, 2, 1: Protestant . Ak Q Chapel choir 4, 3, 2, 1, CPRC a, 2, 1. 'Q fx SERGEANT MAJOR N l t v. 550 PAUL DEAN PETERSON A-4 Sioux Falls, South Dakota Pete arrived at West Point with an idealism that was eventually altered but never destroyed. In four years as a cadet Paul attained pop- ularity and success but never lost his sense of values. Unabashedly Paul worked towards his ultimate goal of becoming an officer. Pete will be a great officer, but to his classmates he has been a great friend. SCUBA Club 3, 2, 1: CPRC 3, 15 Military Affairs Club 3, 2, Geology Club 15 Rocket Society 1. SERGEANT RONALD STANLEY PETRICKA H-4 Richfield, Minnesota Hailing from the land of 10,000 lakes, Ron came to Woo Poo after a year ol meditation and preparation at Lawrenceville, Pet showed his efficient and hard-working nature from the start, His blonde hair, blue eyes, height ol 6 feet 4 inches and love ot sports, poetry, music, Nature and people make him the friendly, likeable guy that he is. Success is surely his to claim. Baseball 4, 3, 2, 15 Football 4: Catholic Choir 4, 3, 25 Glee Club 4, 3, 2, 1, Ski Club 2, lp Riding Club 2, 11 German Club 4, 3: S .L 2' Drama Seminar 2, 1. EEL!- ee' 'Ls LIEUTENANT ' ' TIMOTHY JON PFISTER E-3 Hamilton, Ohio Tim won his Army A with the same determination and good spirit that beat Navy and overcame the perils of Bartlett Hall, With his teddy bear by his side and a winning smile, he has never been thrown for a loss of confidence. On brave old Army Tim! Football 4, 3, 2, 11 Handball Club 4, 3, 2, 1. 'eglbfgv' SERGEANT y 'X ROY DAVIS PHILLIPS G-1 Asheville, North Carolina Roy derives from Asheville, North Carolina. His booming, outward manner won him many friends and more notoriety in the company. The backbone ol Lacrosse administration, Roy combines athletic interest with academic excellence. Good results should accompany his hard- driving attitude. Lacrosse 4, 3, 2, 1, Russian Club 3: Aero- Asrm Club 2, 1: CPRC 3, 1. by ,U SERGEANT A I 1.

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FREDERICK BENJAMIN POCCIA JR. H-4 Darien, Connecticut As a striver Rick didn't kiss it off until Firstie Year. Need something? Photo? Mug? Car? Nightcap? See the Guinea! He knew how to have a good time - and they never seemed to be very far from him, Class Committee 3, 2, 1, Howitzer 4, 3, 2, 1, fx by-X Z- Hne Arts Forum 3, 2, 1, Behavioral Sciences -fn- Club 3, 2, Ski Club 3, 2, 1. ,.Q,ll 'Ux,,. 7 Q LIEUTENANT 552 STEPHEN CONRO PIXLEY F-3 Springfield, Vermont Steve came from them hills of Vermont determined not to compro- mise his own values. Whether beating the T.D. or cleaning his athletic shirt after Plebe Boxing, Pix met the situation with a smile and rolled with the punches. Amidst all the trouble he could always be found lend- ing a helping hand, CPFIC 4, 3, Hockey Manager 4, Ski Patrol VKX Instructor 3, 2, 1, Ski Club 3, 2, 1. A 0 .a LIEUTENANT WILLIAM JOHN POKORNY B-4 Algonquin, Illinois The Great Lakes sent us Bill, a man with a place for everything. He found his place at West Point, and immediately became a martyr in the ranks of the Goats. He studied two years at West Point, and then majored in girls for the duration. Track, friendly, helpful, cheerful, pro- fessional, and sincere are the words he exemplified. Cross Country 4, 3, 2, Head Manager 1, Track 4, 3, Head Manager 2, 1, Class Com- mittee 2, 1, Rocket Society 3, 2, 1, Cardinal Newman Forum 4, 3, 2, SERGEANT JOSEPH EDWARD ELANCHAK D-3 Dayton, Ohio Vlnth pallet in one hand and cigarette in the other, Planch was D-3's affiliate artist. Never passing up a model fanimate or inanimatej, Joe never emerged from the corrupting influence of the shadows. Nonethe- less, his perseverance was to preserve the purity of his soul, Film Seminar 4, 3, Pointer 3, Aero-Astro 'X f-'-- Z x Club 2. 1. E525 9' x5 SERGEANT LEE RICHARD POLLOCK D-4 Chicago, Illinois A friendly smile, a cordial hand, an open heart , . , Lee was admired and respected by all. Whenever the chips were down, Lee would give a quick lift of spirits. Academics never bothered him, indeed, for awhile he was even Juicie Brucie's Understudy! Lee, what a hive you are! els -' 'IE - Russian Club 4, Slum and Gravy 4, Drug ii' ,LAM Council 2, 1, Class Committee 4, 3, 2, 1, ggi., nfwqiygs Car Committee 2, Pistol 4, 3, All American Team 2. 1, cPnc 2, 1. :sues-1-1: - SERGEANT