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

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JOHN DARLINGTON PEACE III Northumberland, Pennsylvania Paul was known to his classmates as a great sports enthusiast — body and soul for that big E for efficiency. Jack was very dis- criminating, in a social sort of a way, choosing conservative Ivy League dress and a rather dry martini. Jack ' s athletic interests centered around soccer, where he played on Plebe, company and batt teams during his four years at Navy ' s Trade School. Above and beyond his sterling qualities as a leader, his resourcefulness will prove an asset to any who have the privilege of working with him. ROBERT ALAN ROSENBERG Leavenworth, Kansas Bob was not at all taken back by the big white wall when he arrived at the Academy, for he hailed from the original prison city. Although he maintained that his favorite pastime was sleeping, he could usually be found during his free time furious- ly writing letters to his one-and-only. To listen to The Nose bellow forth, one might have thought that he was about seven feet tall. Academically, he was far from being a star man, but he sure knew a lot about the subject of mathematics for he was always in some deal that paid off gravy. PAUL EUGENE ROUSH Northumberland, Pennsylvania Paul was known to his classmates as a great sports enthusiast — particularly in regard to his Northumberland Pineknotters. His contributions to the Academy ' s sports program, both as a Varsity Football player and as the stellar light of the company fieldball team, will long be remembered. Paul was far from one-sided — he had a speaking acquaintance with the Academic Department and was very skillful with a camera. Photography was a hobby which he picked up and mastered while at the Academy. Although Paul bemoaned the fact that no one in his family has ever been President, the Naval Academy gained greatly from his stay within its walls. 461

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RICHARD PRESCOTT MURDOCH Holland, Michigan A creator of personalities, liberties, and words came to the Academy ready to become famous; he became famous. Dick bricked his way through the first half of his Annapolis career and red-miked his way through the latter half. He bounced around the squash courts, attempted football, and spent some time in the Natatorium, but his talent really showed in handball, where he defeated some of the best. The Stage Gang claimed some of his time during Plebe and Youngster years. He has the distinction of being the only Midshipman ever to have pulled a Commander ' s necktie. JAMES CHARLES NORTON Dallas, Texas Jim is a Texan — and true to the type. He spent a busy four years at Navy busily running down the rumor that someone locked the hack door of the Alamo before Santa Anna got there. After spending a year at Rice, Naval Academy academics came easily to him, with the exception of a terrible year spent dizzily wandering through the basic steam cycle. Jim never could figure out what good a D.A. tank would do for him in a foxhole. While the rest of us poured over a hot sliderule, he used his spare time massacring the opposition in wrestling, judo and lacrosse. Never one to sweat the system, Jim used an easy manner and pleasant personality to win friends and influence a great variety of young women. JAMES PATRICK O ' HARA, JR. North Agusta, South Carolina A pipe, a cup of coffee, and a good book on infantry tactics was Jim ' s idea of the proper equipment for a study hour well spent. A man of many and varied interests, he could speak intelligently on any subject from yacht design to the history of the Third Reich. Although constantly amazed at the wonders of Math and Science, he was frequently baffled by them. How- ever, being a Bull cut of the highest order enabled him to over- come the academic hurdles. An easy-going disposition and a sense of humor made Jim the friend of all who knew him — when they could find him ovit of the sack or not perched on the radi- ator with the latest book on strategy ! 460

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JOHN MICHAEL SEDANO Royal Oak, Michigan John brought to the Academy a unique brand of personal charm. His warmth, charm and unusual sensitivity, plus a philo- sophical outlook on life in general gained him numerous loyal friends. Despite his energy and diligence toward academic suc- cess, John never by-passed an opportunity for a good time. His likes were so numerous and diversified that he at times found it difficult to limit himself to but a few activities. Foremost among his interests, however, were women, dancing, swimming, golf and, of course, a challenging game of bridge. Although his ambi- tions are high, they are without vanity. He will always be a friend ' s friend. ROBERT ORRIS STRANGE, JR. Arlington, Virginia As far back as Bob could remember, he had had an avid desire to complete the course at the Academy. After a stopover in the enlisted Navy, Bob finally got his chance and came to us from NAPS. Most of the evenings and weekends around Usnay found Bob either studying or catching up on his favorite pastime — sleep. Although not much of a man with the fair sex around the Academy, we know of a few waiting for him down Virginia way. Most afternoons found Bob bending someone into a pretzel over in the wrestling loft. Always ready with a smile and a good word for everyone. Bob ought to go far. JULIO LUIS TORRES-MORALES, JR. San Turce, Puerto Rico Two years of academic preparation at the University of Puerto Rico put Julio in a firm position to breeze through USNA sub- jects. The combination of this preparation and Julio ' s natural aptitude produced the stars that adorned his full dress uniform. Extending his academic drive into the extracurricular field, Julio became an interested member of the Math Club. Basketball was Julio ' s favorite sport with table tennis a close second. He was an intramural star in both events. The smooth line and sly smile of this Latin lover always served to wow the young ladies. Spare moments were en joy ably spent by Julio at the piano. 462