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

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ROBERT JOHN SAMPSON Birmingham, Michigan I o all that knew Hob by his nickname, Swifty. it must have seemed quite ironical, as Hob was quite the opposite from being fast. Soft spoken and gen- erally gentle in manner. Hob, nevertheless, always was ready to add a comment to the discussion at hand. A sports enthusiast from the word go. which may have been derived from his basketball and football days in Royal Oak High School. Hob took an interest in sports as though he was actually competing. No matter what Hob endeavored, you could rest assured that it would be ac- complished with the utmost skill and proficiency. That’s as much a part of Ins nature as his after dinner cigarette. HUGH PORTER SAMS Ft. Sam Houston. Texas Hugh was born at Fort Henning, Georgia, so it can be easily surmised that he is an Army Hrat He broke the family tradition, however, by deciding to pursue a career in the Nav During the fall months of his years at the Acad- emy. lie could be found running on bis company's cross country team, and in the spring he competed as a half miler on the Varsity Track Team. In the field of academics, math was Hugh’s strong point and great love. Quite often one could find him wrestling with a difficult differential equation, for sheer en- joyment” he used to say. MARIO EDWAROO SANCHEZ-CARRION Lima, Feru Always ready with a smile and a helping hand for the poor mids who had Latin American sweethearts but could not translate their letters, Mario was a source of constant enthusiasm for anything female, fancy, or frolicsome. An excellent soccer player for his Hattalion and company teams, he also showed proficiency in the less strenuous, but equally skillful, table tennis. He was a natural for company parties and always in demand with his lithe dancing exhibitions and the liberal songs he sang in accompaniment. When the going got tough. Mario just smiled but really bore down to find a good solution. I’eru has much to be proud of in her representation at the Academy in the person of Mario. 374

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THOMAS MATHEW RYAN Greeley, Colorado Matt, a proud native of a proud state, never saw foreign shores until his trip to the Severn. He was as proud of Colorado as any Texan is of Texas. Nevertheless, he liked what he found on Severn’s Shore, and did his best to fit into the program. There were few who could boast of a stronger desire to do well in anything that they tried. If his monthly cash went that far. he could be found at the weekly hops with a different queen each week. Besides wrestling, attending tea fights was his favorite sport. Any plebe want a second hand dating chit? Mart’s is framed and not soon to be forgotten. DONALD ABRAHAM SACAROB Haverhill, Massachusetts After tiring of the rugged civilian life he was leading at Tufts College as a member of the local NROTC unit. Sac decided to see how the other half lived, and came to Annapolis. As an athlete. Sac excelled in swimming and earned three letters on the Sub-Squad. He was remembered by all for the many color- ful signs and posters that he originated as a very active member of the Brigade Activities Committee. Sac’s time was always well spent, either on liberty or in the rack. When he had nothing else to do, his studies always came first. Sac made many new and lasting friends wherever he went and was always tops with the many who knew him. DEAN REYNOLDS SACKETT. JR. Beatrice, A ebraska Dean brought some of his father’s skill as a lawyer from the plains of Nebraska to the shores of the Severn. Having a flair for convincing argument. Dean is a man to he reckoned with in any verbal tilt. While here. Dean became very proficient at sailing and learned many sea stories both in his days on the Sailing Team and on the Bermuda Race. A lover of classical music. Dean finds real enjoyment in a stack of large size records. He showed this often on his WRNV shows. Dean’s high spirits could never be dampened and his easy dis- position never faltered.

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STEPHEN EMERSON SARGENT Wilder, lermont Steve came to the Academy after a short time in the fleet and the Naval Prep School at Bainbridge. Me had two passions sailing and submarines. The first earned him a command on the Royono, and the second a sub cruise at Hawaii. He was a member of the Drum and Bugle Corps and participated in gym, handball, and steeplechase. Steve’s big desire was to spend a week on the Long Trail in the hills of Vermont. His hard work and hustle earned him a stellar academic standing. Straightforwardness and fair play made him re- spected by all who knew him. LOUIS GENE SASSO Clinton. Indiana (Idle must he lauded for his ceaseless, though often fruitless, battle to up- hold the name and reputation of Rose Polytechnic Institute, where for two years he studied chemical engineering before accepting an appointment to the Naval Academy. I lading from a small town just north of Terre Haute. Indiana, he claims the honor of being the second man ever to graduate from the Naval Academy from that town. This, he will assure you. is no small accomplishment. Addicted to Russian composers, oysters, and lacrosse. Gene will probably be best remembered for his performance in the latter capacity, though his ability to consume large amounts of oysters on the half-shell has become well-nigh legendary. ROBERT JOSEPH SCANLON Alliance, Ohio Boh came to the Naval Academy via the Naval Prep School at Bainbridge after serving two years in the Navy. He had taken in a good deal of the Pacific in his travels, and quite naturally, settled with ease on the Severn scene. When- ever the opportunity presents itself, however, he is among the first to hustle back to his home state of Ohio. While at the Academy. Boh was a member of the Plebe Fencing Team. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing the piano or a good workout in the gym. Bob’s own trade mark is a friendly greeting and a warm Irish smile. 375