United States Naval Academy - Lucky Bag Yearbook (Annapolis, MD)

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MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Obie led the life of a young nomad while traveling with his family to his father ' s different duty stations, but when pressed for a decision, he would name sunny Monterey as his home. Besides being the poor man ' s Fred Astaire, he was the class expert on the exacting science of making formations with microseconds to spare. He never had to be cajoled to embark on a long dissertation about the Yukon and its manifold glories. His imagin- ative wit, his love for plebes. and his personable manner made him a favorite with the troops. Much of his spare time was consumed by soccer or high pressure salesmanship for the Trident Magazine. Although the system proved trying for him at times, he left behind him a good record and many life long friends. FIELDBALL 3,2,1. TRIDENT MAGAZINE STAFF 3,2,1. VARSITY: SOCCER 4,3,2,1. SPOKANE, WASHINGTON Referred to by his classmates simply as Ole, Jerry was a true son of the Northwest, hailing from the state of Washington. Jerry came to the Academy from Gonzaga University with one purpose in mind —to fly, and his knowledge of the subject helped many a Plebe over a would-be stumbling block of professional questions. Listed among his favorite pastimes are skiing and playing hillbilly records. His collection of the latter was re- nowned throughout the battalion. Jerry did not overlook the popular extracurricular activity of dragging and any weekend could be found escort- ing a queen through the yard. Ole proved a real inspiration to all of us with his ready sense of humor. And, although parting is painful, we know he will be a welcome addition in the field of his choice. FOOTBALL SOFTBALL- 2,1. VOLLEYBALL 4,3,2. ENGINEERING CLUB — 4,3,2,1. r ' BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA Gene came to us after a year of real living at A.P.I. Finding life too easy going in the deep south, especially around Birmingham, he offered his services here at Navy Tech. Since the academics were no particular bother, he managed to become an active member of the Naval Academy Christian Association. He spent a great deal of time writing and receiving mail from a certain southern belle. Though Gene didn ' t play the field with the women, he did with the sports. He might be termed a jack of all trades in that department, since he was on several of the sports squads that the twenty-first had to offer. Gene, with his good nature and easy going ways, will always be termed a southern gentleman, and he is certain to succeed in the career that he has chosen for himself. WATER POLO 3. SWIMMING 2. CROSS COUNTRY 3. FOOTBALL 4. STEEPLE CHASE- 3. VOLLEYBALL — 4,1. 123 $

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w SHREVEPORT, LOUSIANA Have you ever casually strolled into one of the cells of our Bancroft Hall and found yourself staring out of the corner of your eye at cold steel quivering by your petrified ear? You haven ' t? But then you haven ' t lived, would say this true son of the South, not that he goes about offering his ears for targets, for he is the one who does the throwing. Finding his way out of the swamps of Louisiana, he managed to finish high school. Finally de- ciding that the Navy would offer more than the draft boards of Louisiana, he let the local chief persuade him to enlist. A year or so later this big-dealing rebel talked his way into good old USNA. Although somewhat subdued as of late he still goes about complaining. PING PONG — 3,2,1. CROSSCOUNTRY 2,1. RECEPTION COMMITTEE — 2. ELIZABETHTON, TENNESSEE On the evenings of company sports competition Mort is nowhere to be found . His affection for that type of activity is sub-zero, but he made up for it in other activities. As an active member of WRNV, Mort scheduled a great number of our programs that we heard during our time at Navy. Mort was also active in the Russian Club and the Reception Committee. His favorite pastime is playing an old Tennessee flat guitar. This is logical since he ' s a native of Tennessee. He used his talents on the guitar for radio programs and company parties. Before coming to Navy, Mort studied at Princeton. Wherever he may go from Navy, it ' s for sure that he ' ll be successful. RECEPTION COMMITTEE — 4,3,2,1. FOREIGN LANGUAGES CLUB — 4,3,2,1. SOUND UNIT (WRNVI — 3,2,1. Kettttet i% z%Qlct Jftayen WAPPINGERS FALLS, NEW YORK Ken came to Navy Tech via Newport Prep after an eighteen month hitch in the Fleet. An ardent Yankee fan and a lover of all sports, especially track, he never missed a day of taking laps around Thompson Stadium. While at the Academy, Ken also was a member of the Chapel Choir and the Drum and Bugle Corps. His main interest here outside of academics was the daily letters he almost inevitably received from his O.A.O. Dory Barton. When chow was below par, it was her home made goodies which kept him alive. A good natured, likeable guy, Ken is certain to go a long way in whatever field he chooses upon graduation. TRACK- 3,2,1. CROSSCOUNTRY — 2,1. DRUM BUGLE CORPS 4,3,2,1. STEEPLE CHASE -3,2,1. CHOIR 4,3,2, $ 522

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tyeaiye ctntan Parfci. SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA Straight from San Francisco ' s Polytechnic High School, George came to Navy and directly proceeded to snow the Skinny Department. Academics were strictly a free ride; two hours review was sufficient for forties on skinny finals. With life so full of free time, George entered into many of the Brigade activities and excelled there also. His main interest arrived at Navy almost every Saturday about noon and drove our boy into a frustrated haze from which he descended only in time for the cycle to repeat itself come Saturday next. George intends to fly and hopes to get in a little post graduate work, also. With his ability and drive he will go far in his profession and perhaps someday, somewhere, find a skinny problem that isn ' t fruit. STEEPLECHASE — 4,2. HANDBALL — 3,1. SQUASH — 3,2,1. REEF POINTS STAFF — 3,2. FOREIGN LANGUAGES CLUB — 4,3. USNA FORENSIC ACTIVITIES — 3,2,1. FOREIGN RELATIONS CLUB — 3,2,1. SOUND UNIT (WRNV) — 4,3,2. VARSITY: TRACK 4. CROSS COUNTRY — 4. STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA Roy came to Navy Tech from what he claimed was the best farming land in the world, California ' s San Joaquin Valley. From the vastness of a two thousand acre tomato ranch to his sanctum sanctorum within the walls of Mother Bancroft was quite a change, but Roy soon accustomed himself to the cramped quarters and Maryland winters. Although a year and a half at the College of the Pacific made academics fairly easy for Roy, he could often be found under the covers with a flashlight. Always ready to pitch in and help the cause, he pulled a big oar for the batt crew, lent his height to the company basketball team, and worked on the LOG staff. Wherever he goes, Roy ' s winning smile and keen mind will assure him the best. FOOTBALL — 4,3,2,1. BASKETBALL- 3,2,1 . LOG STAFF — 3,2,1. RECEPTION COMMITTEE — 3,2. FOREIGN LANGUAGES CLUB — 4,3,2,1. FOREIGN RELATIONS CLUB — 3. VARSITY: CREW— 4,3. NEW YORK, NEW YORK Salesian High School gave Ray an interest in just about everything including a habit of joining all kinds of activities. After a few years of trying a variety of colleges Ray decided that he was meant for the military life. So he picked up his overnight bag, set his course for West Point, and somehow fell in ranks here at Navy. The fact that he got through plebe year still amazes him. Although he spent most of his youngster cruise over the railing of a tin can he returned with the ambition to make good in the Navy, and he has directed his every activity towards that end. Ray actively participated in varsity lacrosse, the Italian Club, the Foreign Relations Club, and the Trident Magazine. Ray likes just about everything except slide rules and people who talk but have nothing to say. LACROSSE — 2,1. FOOTBALL — 4,3. HANDBALL — 2,1. TRIDENT MAGAZINE STAFF — 2,1. MASQUERADERS — 4. BOAT CLUB — 4,3. FOREIGN LANGUAGES CLUB — 4,3,2,1. FOREIGN RELATIONS CLUB — 3,2,1. $, 524