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

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ROBIN M. SNYDER D-2 Robin left Pennsylvania to reach for the stars. Academics proved to be no challenge as he placed two of them on his collar. He even took a refresher course in Bed-making, as a firstie. First in ordnance, Robin will trade West Point juice for the orange kind in Florida. Cadet Band 4,3,' German Club 4,3,2 JOSEPH C. SPENNEBERG F-2 An all-around nice guy, Spenne has managed to make friends of almost everyone who knows him. Joe has weathered the trials of cadet life and will graduate with character unsurpassed. He even managed to get something out of academics. Bo Hogs. Drama Seminar 4,35 Scoutmas- ters Council 2 JOHN ANDREW SOLDO E-2 First impressions were one of Andy's strengths, and occasionally he was even able to follow through. To most people he appeared serious, diligent, and closer inspection revealed the source of these attri- butes - his devotion to Christ. This devotion un- doubtedly will be the mainstay of his life. Russian Club 4,3,2,' Protestant Discussion Group l DREW DELOS SPRAGUE E-3 I find the GREAT thing in this world is not so much where I stand as in what direction I am going. On this very special day V I have few words to speak but my heart is filled with so much pride and humbleness for having met the challenge. Swimming 4,35 Cadet Fine Arts Forum 4,3,2,l,' Riding Club 4,3, 2,15 SCUBA Diving Club 4,3,2,l MX Nl? X X' ,Q . at JOSE IGNACIO SOLERA F-2 Jose was the epitome of the Professional Stu- dent and quite a Juice hive. Most cadets feared Zeiner Diodes, but they were his big buds . He was an old Cuban gentleman who lived in Panama but came from Costa Rica. Jose never lost the Latin charm that was so irresistible to women. We will never forget him. Spanish Club 4,3,2g SCUSA. 3, 2,l:Scuba Club 35 Riding Club 1,' I I I I I I I ROBERT E. SPRAGUE F-4 Everyone will remember the big smile and out- going personality of Spragoo. He could always bring a chuckle when it was needed, and also be serious when the situation called for it. The Army is get- ting a fine person in Bob, and we all wish him the best of luck. SCUSA 3.2: Scoutmasters' Coun- Mg Nl! cil 2, Engineering Forum I ,' Pistol Club 2: Rabbit? Rousers 4 .SV .Qt

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CURTIS SMITH F-2 We always can look at the world and see The Other Side of Midnight . DAVID J. SMITH C-2 From Psych to Super-Juice, Dave put forth an unequaled level of dedication, distinguishing him- Seldom has West Point been able to boast of a stu dent like Dtve who strove to be the best in every .iii self by the stars he wore and the hive he was. ji field he undertook. Corps Squad Pistol 4.3: Cadet Chapel Sunday School 45 Audio Club 3 . THOMAS J. SNUKIS I-4 Who will ever forget Snukes and his never ending quest to get a job? What a beating he took from late night academics, but somehow he escaped the jaws ofCE and IR. Head ofthe l-Beam plant brigade, Tom never hesitated to verbally assault the rest ofthe ferns in I-4, Baseball 4,3,2,l,' 150 Ib. Football 45 Geology Club 4 ' 5, 5- fd! kv, ' , it 'E' ., Q, Sw 3tilla83I'i-4w-f'r..- f,-s, N JOHN EDWARD B. SMITH I-1 Boker was always first in, last out. The ques- tion: was he last out because he had passed out or just wanted to take on the whole group Qwhich he has doneJ. A hard charger who stops a little from perfec- tion. A physical specimen whose idol, and some say father, is HULK. Rugby 4,3,2,l5 Wrestling 4,35 Dialectic Society 4,3,2,l,' Goat- Engineer Football 2 ul' - ,,'-...S I

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EDWARD J. SOLOMON G-2 Slam, the king, could do it at the table. He always managed to stay ahead of academics, But his final trial will be the ultimate Test . Skiing 4,3,2,l,' German Club 4, Ph, NE- 3,2 ,QM RONNIE G. STAUFFENBERG E-1 The Corps is going to miss old Ronnie, but they will also be proud to send him to lead in his most capable fashion. The system eouldn't get himl? Riding Team 3,25 Riding Club 4, , is , e ' 3,2,I: German Club 4,3 , s MATTHEW D. STAVISH C-1 Matti's unique and rare combination of tireless dedication to self-improvement and selfless con- cern for others makes him a great friend and leader. To track men, to friends, to all those he met, Matti is living proof that respect, consideration, and co- operation can and will conquer all opposition. uu ul-I Varsily Cross Country 4,3,2 I: nu '- Varsity Indoor Track 43 Vzrsily H Outdoor Track 4,2,l - L Y-5 In? GUSTAVE R. STEENBORG I-2 Gus overcame Juice, DPE, and Orthopedics to attain his reward. Football nut, he served as Var- sity tackling dummy. First Class summer at Buck- ner included lrving, Weapons Parties, and the range. He has opinions for everything, a temper, but sin- cerity and friendship are the real Gus. Easy going, a Texarkana Baby. .. rglihgxgn Cadet Fine Arts Forum 43,25 Football 2,1 Q52