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

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HOLGER GUSTAV ERICSSON, JR. Brooklyn, New York After graduating from Brooklyn Technical High School, Eric enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve. He spent a little over a year on active duty before coming to the Naval Academy from the Naval Prepara- tory School at Bainbridge, Maryland. Eric then proceeded to partici- pate in no less than eleven extracurricular activities. Among these were W.R.N. v., Public Relations Committee, Reception GDmmittee, German Club, and many others. He had a tough time plebe and youngster year with academics, but he began to pick up as time wore on. He found his place with the Brigade Drum and Bugle Corps and enjoyed playing. Although he is no great athlete, Eric enjoyed playing a number of intramural athletics including football, fieldball, and squash. He especially enjoyed sailing and was a member of the sailing squadron. GEORGE PATRICK FARRIN Battle Creek, Michigan George claims Battle Creek, Michigan, as his home town, having lived there most of his life. After completing high school, he entered the Naval Academy by means of a competitive Congressional appoint- ment from August E. Johansen. Once here, he pursued a variety of intramural sports, including crew, lacrosse, gym, and squash. After a typical day he could be observed playing sports, studying, sleeping or just relaxing. He was, at times, a frequenter of the ED squad and did his share to keep the system operating normally. Wherever he goes in the Navy, we are sure that George will contribute to the betterment of all. JAMES DONZE FIELD Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio A native of Cuyahoga Falls, where he attained prominence as a half-miler, Jim quickly adapted himself to the rigorous life at the Naval Academy. His vigor and endurance brought him through two years with the plebe and varsity lightweight crew teams. His nimbleness afoot made him an ardent competitor in plebe and intramural cross-country as well as intramural football and softball. Although carrying a heavy schedule with additional elective courses, Jim found time to be Lucky Bag representative while keeping his name on the Superintendent ' s List. Many room inspectors were shocked by the huge bass fiddle that he kept stored atop his locker. This bass provided background for musical entertainment at numerous company parties. Jim ' s satirical mind and alacrity of reply was the source of habitual amusement for his many companions. But behind his comic front lay a rationality that has won him many lifelong friends at the Academy. 404 Class of 1 963

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MICHAEL JAMES DUNN Detroit, Michigan While at the Academy Mike has always displayed a most serious and dedicated attitude towards the various facets of Midshipman life. Residing in Detroit, Michigan, Mike started his military career early by at- tending Marmion Military Academy in Aurora, Illinois. After high school he spent three years as a mechanical engineering student at Michi- gan State. Because of his prior engineering experience, technical subjects came easy to him, however he had several encounters with the Russian and English Departments. He was a member of the varsity fencing squad and took great interest in the Rocket Club, too. Letter writing and photog- raphy occupied the remainder of his free time. All who know Mike realize his future potential as an officer in the Naval Service. DAVID LOYD DURFEE St. Louis, Missouri Dave, an Army brat, came to the Academy on a Senatorial appointment from Missouri. Born at Fort Benning, Georgia, Dave would rather call St. Louis his home. An avid model railroader, he was always investing his monthly insult in new locomotives. By the time he be- came a second classman, Dave had attained the position of Vice President of the Portuguese Club. He gave a good showing as a member of the Dinghy Sailing Team, while also playing battalion tennis and company cross country. One of his brightest memories at the Academy was winning an Army B-robe from his brother at West Point. Dave ' s good humor and pleasant disposition will pave the way for his success in the fleet. FRANK EUGENE EISSING, III Norfolk, Virginia A life-long ambition was fulfilled when Frank left his home town of Norfolk, Virginia, and entered the Naval Academy. His four years on the Severn were spent in many industrious activities ranging from sports to those quiet Sunday mornings talking to his One and Only on the telephone. Gymnastics rates high as a sport of physical co- ordination and dexterity, says Frank. He saw action on the plebe gym team as well as the varsity team. Pursuing academics to the fullest extent, Frank attained the Superintendent ' s List many times. Engineering was Frank ' s favorite subject as exemplified by his taking full advantage of the Engineering elective program. Also a member of the Honor Com- mittee, Frank ' s many activities proved his versatility in many different fields. We could always count on him for help in any task that would come up. Fourth Battalion 403

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JAMES RICHARD FIELDS Bessemer, Alabama Graduating from high school in 1955, Jim is certainly one of the oldest members of the class of 1963. Before coming to the Academy, Jim filled his time by enlisting in the Navy. After completing recruit training in San Diego, California, Jim was stationed at the Los Alamitos Naval Air Station in Long Beach, California. He then attended the Guided Missile School in Dam Neck, Virginia. From there, he went to NAPS, where he remained until he exchanged his rate as a guided missileman third class for that of a Midshipman. While at the Academy, Jim participated in intramural squash, fieldball, and basketball, as well as, plebe and varsity squash. He also maintained an active interest in the Russian club. Come graduation we are sure that success will follow Jim wherever he goes. I CHARLES GEORGE FISHBURN Spokane, Washington Fish, as his classmates fondly called him, entered the Naval Academy after graduation from high school in Spokane, Washington. The good education he received there served him well during his four year stay at USNA. He did not spend all his time studying but made very good use of his spare time on extracurricular activities. He was a member of the Foreign Language Club and was also an active member of the Reception Committee. Judging from the thank-you notes received from the different visiting athletic teams, Fish and his group must have really done an outstanding job. He also did his share on the sports pro- gram. On fall and spring weekends he was usually out with the sailing team. During the spring of plebe year he tried his luck on varsity football and in the summer of second class year he also participated in the Annapolis-Newport race. GEORGE RODWELL FISTER Tulsa, Oklahoma Hailing from landlocked Tulsa, Oklahoma, George had never seen a boat until his arrival at Annapolis. His past experience with the nuts and bolts of racing cars gave way to an interest in the rivets and beams of ship design and nuclear engineering. He may be remembered for the design of a certain ship, displacing 90 tons, 400 feet in length, and having a top speed of 55 knots. After academic hours, George could be found in the fencing loft with Coach Deladier ' s lancers. On weekends George became water-borne in one of the yawls or knockabouts. His insatiable interest in engineering, plus his ability to do a good job, well mixed with a lively sense of humor, should lead to a successful and rewarding career. Fourth Battalion 405