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

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MARK ALAN COPPERTHITE F-2 Maryland Sergeant Judo, skiing, tonnis . . . not necessarily in that order. He has two ambitions: to graduate and Olivia Newton-John . . . not necessarily in that order. ' ;TEVEN SCOTT COTARIU 1-2 California Lieutenant Co , a real ladies man. well known for his pull- ips. left A-4 seeking refuge in the Inferno. Better ,nown for his room con. under assumed name of ex. Steve was well looked after by MAJ. T. hrough it all Tex kept smilin ' , as usual! A true ampanion through all our endeavors, may he some- lay be a quarter of a million dollars richer. AJrestling 4; Spanish Club 4: Military Affairs Club 3.2.1 THOMAS ALBERT COUTURE A-1 Massachusetts Lieutenant Sense is the word for Couch! f lorc good sense than anyone twice his size. A sense of humor that is as dry as his voice is high- His prowess at war gaming came in handy. The only thing faster than his sprinting is his friendship! Indoor Track 4. Outdoor Track 4 Military Affairs Club 4.3.2. U Engineering Forum 2.1; French Club 4. DAVID OLIVEIRA COUVELHA D-3 New Jersey Lieutenant Radar hailed from the state of New Jersey. From just one of the boys in E-4 to the top of D-S, Dave has always been the model cadet. His career as a cadet can be described in three words: Vini, vidi, vici! A master of organization, there is no question of Dave ' s future success as a person and an officer. Portuguese Club 3.2.1: Mountai- neering Club 3.2.1: Tactics Club 4.3.2.1: Military Affairs Club 4.3.2: Class Committee 4.3.2.1. i c 451

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ERIC CLARK COOPER Indiana 1-3 JEFFREY Sergeant Maine JAY COOPER A-1 Lieutenant MAURO California ANTONIO COOPER E-4 Lieutenant Nothing ' s critical became hallowed words from the first sergeant ' s room while Coops held our com- pany together with paper clips and rubber bands. After two years in the zoo, Eric burst into our lives with a smile and effervescence which never diminish- ed inspite of all odds. From Hawaii to Antigua to Colorado, the Hoosier Hick left his mark on every- one, never to be forgotten. Scoutmasters Council 4,3.2. Dia- lectic Society 4.3.2; 100th Night Show 3.2. Coopes came to the Frat with an attitude that Coops came to West Point via the Prep School brought short-lived attempts at academic excellence and spent his first two years under the Fudd in C 4 and flawed adherence to regulations. He quickly be- With his likable personality and concern for all, he came a disciple of Metro-life. The important things made many lasting friendships which the shuffle had in life could never be kept from him; good times and no chance of breaking. Always a hard worker. Coops compassion for others were his priorities. We all knew was one you could depend on to get a job done right! his Vette wasjust an extension of his body Dialectic Society 4: Public Affairs Detail 3,1: American Culture Seminar 2: Hockey (manager) 2. LIAM PADRAIG Delaware CORBALLIS 1-3 Sergeant September 1975 and the long gray line adds yet anothe r class to its ranks. Liam becomes part of Company H-3. Between building a Model T Ford, Liam and Steve going to a rained-out car show in Hershey, Pennsylvania, stereos, studies, Irish music, Liam kept pretty busy. One never lacked an explana- tion with this man of a thousand words; he was more interesting than a picture anyway. Rabble Rousers 4,3,2; Pipes and Drums 4,3; WKDT 4; Catholic Chapel Choir 4. ERNEST Kansas LEE CORNELL E-3 Lieutenant The old man came to West Point with the intention of joining a fraternity. What a fraternity!! Constantly a friend with his easy-going attitude and quick-flowing humor, one always found him with a joke, a smile, and a well-used green girl. His desire for success is equaled only by his ambition to keep his hair long enough to cover his receding hairline. Hop Committee 4.3,2,1; WKDT 4; Computer Forum 2,1: Handball Team 1; Engineering Forum 2.1. JAMES THOMAS CORRIGAN III H- Massachusetts Sergean Sincerity and friendship are often mentioned these columns, but never has a person exemplifie these traits in such an unselfish manner as Jin Although the restrictions of the system were many they never placed boundaries on his imaginative pe sonality. When others are caught up in everyda stress. Jim will continually face the importance c life. Soccer 4. Finance Forum 2. Dia- lectic Society 3.2.1.

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DAVID ALAN COX California He never had to raise his voice. To burn or fry a plebe; With all the flames that worked for him. There really was no need. He could run or jump or shoot or swim. And disco with the best; But as our first detail CO , For him there was no rest. Aeronautics and Astronautics Club 4.3.2.1; Howitzer 4.3. West Point Flying Club 4.3.2. L C-1 Captain KENDALL PAGE COX D-3 North Carolina Lieutenant The southerner from the North reported R-Day with a twinkle in his eye and a charismatic charm (hat made close friends easily. Brigade champ in squash and PARTY. he was fiercely competitive in both. Not one to miss the Hulk or Murray ' s. Ken sailed through West Point on a quick wit and a quicker smile. Squash Team 4, Tennis Team 4. Chapel usher 4.3: CPRC 3.21: Dialectic Society 2.1: Howitzer Staff 2.1. MICHAEL PHILLIP COYLE A-2 Michigan Captain Sailing through on a Gulf stream, Mike taught us how to excel in any endeavor — be it academics, lobster, or love. Although Michigan lacks a Gulf Coast, I ' m sure Jimmy would smile, ' cause Mike led us to paradise. Bugle Notes 3: CPRC 3.2.1: Engineering Forum 4; Cadet Fine Arts Forum 4.3: Mathematics Forum 4: Outdoor Sportsman ' s Club 3: Sailing Club 3: Spanish Language Club 4; White Water Canoe Club 1: Ski Club 3.2.1. S i FRANCISCO A. CRESCIONI G-3 MARK STUART CROWSON 1-2 California Sergeant Virginia Lieutenant STEVEN JOE CRUTCHFIELD HI I Arkansas Lieutenant Frank was a true Californian, but on weekends he metamorphized into an avid New Yorker. Frank not only brought to West Point his volleyball and scuba skills but his unusual talent for coming up with crazy things to do to brighten up GLOOM. He had distinctive taste in music, liquor and women that most agreed with. Frank partied hard but he worked harder. Volleyball Team 4 Scuba 4.3.2.1 Finance Forum 1 Club Crawdad came to us from VA, already experi- Crutch was a country boy at heart. Hard work and enced in the arts of wine, women, and song (rock persistence came easy for Steve through all the and roll that is). Crawdad usually had something trials and tribulations of cadet life. His intensity better to do than study, although he was a hive at could always be seen in intramural competition, heart. He loved fast European cars. His friendship In life you can be satisfied if you resolve within ■ benefited all who knew him. yourself that you did your best. He did his best and always will. American Culture Seminar 3. ' ' ' QIgg c ub 3: Spanish Club 3.2.1 (Secretary 2): Baptist Student Union 4.3.1.