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

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The earl morning liaze lifted . . . we spotted tlie Chapel Dome We welcomed that siiitiK sti . . . and draggin

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S ! Tin- Fl ins; Sfjiiiulrn ' The radio ... no larger than 570() tiiliu 1 1 II! (liajH ' l 13()iiir was a wt-lconu ' sight as we £ returned from the attack transports anchored in . nnapohs Roads. On this particular morning, tlie rough ride in tlie LCX ' P ' s with all the diesel fumes didn ' t Iwther us. Cruise was o er: we were Youngsters and ready for our first thirty day lea e. While stowing cruise gear we were liappy to see the new Plebes with 56 on their white works pockets. Before we kuew it, leaN e was o er. and we were hack. Since we were no longer the low class on the totem pole, we settled hack to enjoy our new rates and strengthen our left arms to carry the weight of a single gold stripe. Bracing up and squared corners were things of the past. In their place we suhstitutcd Smoke Hall, radios, and drags. Hops, Simday after- noon mo ies, infonnals. and drag sailing ga e us a variety of entertainment to supplement the athletic events. The added hours of lihert were Nell appre- ciated and quite hand for our expanded social life. IMII.i ' . meant something at last! Smoke Hall Ent;lish £