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

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GARY F. NEUSER I-4 West Point's version of Arnold Sehwarzenagger is, among other things, an accomplished beer can collector. News, Garisch Bear, L'Stutt had unique devotions: Hawaii, Miller High Life, Fire- birds, Jackson Browne, Baseball, Liquor Square, lnc., and women fnot in that orderlj No matter what path he chooses, he will always be happy and successful. Baseball 4: German Club 4,125 Ski Club 4,1 JAMES W. NICHOLS H-2 Jim helped keep our sanity with his own insanity. In all he did, he ascribed to be the epitome of a Cool Breeze. He never let little things like aca- demics, the Taes, his girls, or his car distract him from his goal A graduation. With Obi by his side, how can he fail? Wim .xii - H K 1 Q aa. '?L.4-'f ' DAVID SIMON NIEKERK B-2 Dave came out of sunny California and brought some of that sun to West Point. Bag kept his sense of humor up even at the bleakest times and never went into extended states . Never a one to have to think of things to do, Dave made things happen. The future will bring only great success in whatever he attempts. Jewish Chapel Choir 4,3,2,l,' Water Polo 2,15 Portuguese Club 45 Goat-Engineer Football 2 WILLIAM V. OBRIEN D-2 After totally shattering academy records in all day bagging, all night studying, and not being able to drive a 5 grand clunker, Billy concentrated on engineering, T.V., brew dogs, and long rides search- ing for the girl of his dreams. Always the last guy to frown in any situation, O.B.'s easygoing manner, omnipresent smile, and many friends will carry him far. Glee Club 2: Pistol 4,35 Rugby 2: German Club 4,125 Finance Forum 2:

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JAMES J. NAGY H-1 Nudge . . . the mad Hungarian . . . displayed his ample attributes in every endeavor he pursued. lf not quarterbacking the l50's to victory, he could be seen performing tactless maneuvers on the ladies CD of the lo Club. Drill Sargeant Nagy has the qualifications to continue his legacy . . . with the rest of the Grunts. 150 Lb. Football 4,3,2,I X ut.. BARRINGTON NELSON NASH H-2 A true conehead, it took Barry three years to realize that he was at West Point and not Remulack. In the near future, Barry will undoubtedly be an aviator, soaring through the sky scouting out all those small towns in France. He will surely enjoy mass quantities of success. Protestant Chapel Choir 4,3,2,l. Q,,, Vx?- 5 L JAMES THOMAS NALEPA D-3 West Point's version of James Bond, Jim lived a life of fast cars and beautiful women. Never at a loss for words, his flowing rhetoric pulled out many a paper. With his inate ability for politics and driving ambition, Jim may well by USMA's next occupant of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Glee Club 3,2,lg CPRC l,' Fourth 3 g Class Systems Committee 25 Cath- one Chapel Choir 4. ' : MICHAEL JAMES NEILSON I-2 From Woolmington, Sedak became one of Smokin' Joe's boys, then converted to I-2. We never understood how his part moved to the middle of his head, but, with Terri's help, we tolerated it. Al- though a good friend, we were often bewildered by his obsession with Newburgh, carpets, and open air. Corps Squad Gymnastics 4,35 Dialectic Society 45 USCC Pipes :Q Drums Corps 4,3,2,1g Be- havioral Science Club 3. BERNARD J. NALLY D-3 Bernie came to West Point with fixed ideas about cadets. The ideal cadet was a BJ. plebe, century man, male chauvinist and academically deficient. Thanks to the upper class, the Tac, The U.S. Con- gress and Civil Engineering, Bernie progressively attained each title. Good luck as a Red Leg, Bernie. X I nlQfj I H f?? Fine Arts Forum 4,3 x JAMES A. NEUMANN A-1 Jim Neumann. .. DR. Death .. . DR .... orjust Death, the cowboy from Nebraska. With a Miller in one hand and a rum and coke in the other, he is always ready for a good time. lf he drives a tank like he skis, the commie radicals better look out. Geology Club 3,2,1 rilgk, FQ 99 n' ',

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WAYNE J. NIXON C-2 From D-4 to C-2 to Brigade Staff, his stay at West Point has been good for Nic. He has his car, good friends, and most of all, a very special lady who he happened to meet at a Fourth Class Hop. Life holds good things for him in the future. MQ CHRIS E. OlCONNOR E-4 With slapstick in hand, our erudite Okie invaded the Physics Department and soon conquered the realms of Schrodinger, Maxwell, and Einstein. Chris left his mark foften redj in the boxing ring, finding excitement in the heat of battle. For the future, here's a toast to the Field Artillery and the memories of GO NAKED! Astronomy Club 4,3,2,lg Sport Qin, QQ' Parachute Club 4: Orienteering Club 3, Ski Club 1. Sy' 59, l DEAN A. NOWOWIEJSKI F-3 Both a philosopher and an empiricist, at once a Newton and a Byron, a man of science and a man of letters, Dean is truly a cosmopolite. Though I have been impressed with the vastness of his mind, l have been moved even more by the goodness ofhis nature. Fencing 45 SCUSA 2,' CPRC 3, ,- fil, . 2,15 Fine Arts Forum 3,2,l Ggjsl 151,29 1 . PATRICK J. O'CONNOR F-4 Fat rat often makes her everything. In December the intuition took hold. Every thought is recipro- cated. Every day Woo Poo obstructs optimistic future. And now he's off to play with his armadillos. So hangy, snap, and have fun, Water Polo 4,3,2,I: SX Z, F : : pw TIMOTHY J. O'BRIEN B-I O'Bie did his best to stay out cifthe hospital during his first two years, but OPE just wouldn't let up. O'Bie made up for it by being on two Brigade Cham- pionship Teams. Nuclear Physics and Plebe Math almost got him, but because of Goat luck, he made it. g g .7 DAVID O. ODEGARD H-l Ode's notoriety reads like a list of Who's Who . . . 150-lb. Linebacker, championship boxer, native Californian fattribute?J, and his '58 Mercedes. The Ode on a Grecian Urn approached life with vigor, working hard, and as an illustrious member of the Class One Club, definitely playing hard. lFareal . . , . the Outrageous Ode. 150 Ib. Football 4,3,2,l.