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

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CREED, BARTON SHELDON Bart came to the Academy after compil- ing a very enviable record at Peekskill Military Academy in Peekskill, New York. Putting his magnetic personality to best use on the weekends made the weekdays rough and Plebe Calculus be- came a battle but Bart won. Summer cruises were where B.S. excelled most and Youngster Cruise in Germany and Sweden was truly unforgettable. Bart has been a stalwart of the battalion lacrosse team for four years continually aspiring to that very elusive Brigade Champion- ship. Bart was also an Editor on the staff of the Log and an enthusiastic member of the Gun Club, as well as an avid col- lector of the things. To Bart no one can wish anything but the best. His personal- ity and desire will contribute to his suc- cess in his chosen career. DALY, JOHN CHARLES As any plebe in John ' s company readily knows, Lodi is the capital of Ohio. A staunch Ohioan, Deputy Dog can quote half the past records of the Browns, In- dians, and Buckeyes. When not behind a T.V. set watching his favorite Ohio team win, John can either be found behind his desk studying to make the Supe ' s List or else out playing with the fieldball and rugby teams. More than once, he has won a decisive shaving cream or water battle agai nst rival 27, not to mention the numerous practical jokes played on his plebe year sidekick Doy Heredia. John ' s jovial attitude belies a seriousness and persistence in academics, qualities which should make his presence a valuable contribution to the Naval Service. GEIGER, FREDERICK JOHN Red Fred hails from West Reading, Pennsylvania, where he attended high school and spent a year at Albright Col- lege. Having been brightened and en- lightened by 2 years in the Naval Re- serve Yosemite Sam decided to bring his brilliant mind and his even more bril- liant red hair to Canoe U. Plebe year was a nightmare of hospital confine- ments for Fred, who, with the help of USNA ' s notorious Medical Department, managed to stretch a simple appendec- tomy into a 3 month life or death struggle in front of the hospital ' s televi- sion set. Freddy always managed to con- quer academics very gracefully and con- tinually remained on the Superintend- ent ' s List. Freddy will have no trouble conquering nuclear power school and will be a welcome addition to the naval service. DE GRUY, CHARLES MONROSE Hailing from New Orleans, the only problem Cajun encountered plebe year was the realization that Mardi Gras was completely out of his reach, which he quickly substituted with frequent forages to the Alamo Bar. Charlie, one- time drummer boy for the D B, has since drummed his way to outstanding academic proficiency, and he has man- aged to lead various company teams to the respective cellars of their leagues. But behind the flair of his southern facade, he exhibited outstanding per- formances in leadership, academics, and aptitude, which placed him in high es- teem with his classmates. Upon gradua- tion, disguised as a mild-mannered Naval Officer, Charlie will reveal his long- hidden passion — Navy Air. places li •ilia coi mmerdi km a pecteo s lean, ai taisih ' I speed ot leff ' s im iaie m kaiem fly COD eats tot] n three hundred eighty-four

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BEINBRINK, JEFFREY ROBERT Jeff, a graduate of Herricks High School on Long Island, came directly to the Academy from high school. It wasn ' t long before he realized that lacrosse was his sport. After completing a suc- cessful season as first team goalie on the plebe team he moved easily up to the varsit y where he lettered in his Young- ster year. At the beginning of the season in his second class year Jeff suffered an unfortunate accident which put him in the hospital for a month. After having been told by several doctors that he would probably never be able to play la- crosse again, he quickly proved every- body wrong. Jeff is carefree, good nat- ;. ' tc:i; ured disposition will undoubtedly be a ;Vi i great asset to him as long as he is in the : naval service. Sure, there ' s a first class lecture here tonight, dear . . . you can trust me . . . CHICOINE, RENE JOSEPH Rene, better known as sheiks, came to the Academy straight from high school in the backwoods of New Hampshire. Rene wasn ' t sure he even wanted to at- tend college, and his appointment to the Academy was received with reserva- tions. Since enterin g the Academy Rene has reserved nothing, and his perform- ance has been highly creditable. Rene had a little trouble with youngster French, although it doesn ' t seem possible with a name like Rene Chicoine, but since then his performance in academic endeavors has improved steadily. Every- one who knows sheiks is impressed with his warm personality and distinc- tive laugh. Upon graduation the Navy will be receiving an outstanding addition to its ranks. COON, JAMES MAYNARD Graduating from Burlington High School in Burlington, Iowa, Jim spent a year with the minesweeper Navy before re- porting aboard at Canoe U. A quiet guy with a will to learn, Jim had no problems with academics once he had success- fully outwitted the Language Depart- ment. With a strong desire to join the ranks of the Navy ' s submarines, he de- voted many hours to Science and Engi- neering. Not a member of the fish family, Jim carried on a four-year swimming battle with the Physical Edu- cation Department, always managing to come out on top. He was an avid com- petitor in cross-country and squash, and a horizontal exhibitionist on the blue trampoline. Upon Jim ' s graduation, the Navy can look forward to gaining a val- uable addition to its officer ranks. three hundred eighty-three Q

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HART, JEFF RODERICK onlf As an Army brat, Jeff can call many =Geyei; places his home with Springfield, Vir- ginia coming last on the list before being riict k unmercifully transformed from a fun 1 fteqiieJ loving civilian to one of Uncle Sam ' s ex- :, oeJ amples of military perfection. Having no specific use for plebe year, Jeff mani- pulated his outstanding artistic talents to the effect that he did indeed coast through all four years. Living in Germany for several years, Jeff brought unex- pected skill in soccer to our company team, and much to the dismay of the varsity track coach, he channeled his speed on the cinders to battalion track. Jeff ' s unique personality and amiability elNV.!! have won him untold friends at the k. ' i Academy, a trend which will undoubt- edly continue as he takes his many tal- ents to the fleet. HEREDIA, ARMANDO BARLETA He told us they called him Doy back home in the Philippines but his friends like to use such nicknames as Hereds and Pineapple. He has very ably repre- sented his country, maintaining an aca- demic average which has made him a perennial member of the Dean ' s List. Not satisfied with academic prowess alone, he tried his hand at fencing and although he never fenced before coming to the Academy, worked hard and proved his ability by winning second place in the National Championships, was placed on the first All-America team and was elected captain of the team. After graduation Doy hopes to go on to flight training and fulfill his ambition to become a pilot in the Philippine Air Force. HERRING, EDWARD LESLIE Ted came to the Naval Academy from Atlantic City, New Jersey, via Borden- town Military Institute. Plebe year aca- demics were quite a challenge, but upon becoming an upperclassman Ted found his niche in the History Department. Sec- ond class year found Ted switching his interest to submarines and his extra courses to the Science and Engineering Departments. A plebe year injury pre- vented Navy from realizing Ted ' s poten- tial as a wrestler, so he turned to intra- mural sports, where he was a stalwart at middle guard on the company light- weight football team. He will be remem- bered by his classmates as a person who was always ready for a good time. Upon Ted ' s graduation from the Academy, the Naval Service will gain a valuable addi- tion to its officer ranks. GIFFIN, DELBERT WARREN The mountains of the great state of Washington gave up an avid admirer when Del came East to test his fortunes at the Naval Academy. Appearing on the campus directly after graduation from Colfax High School in Colfax, Washing- ton, Del soon realized that the Academy was different than his second choice, Washington State. When 150 lb. foot- ball, the battalion handball team, or the company fieldball team were not taking up his afternoons, he found time to spend two seasons with the backbone of the fleet, the YP squadron. With aca- demic and military phases of his four years here under control, the many pleasures of life found ample time in Del ' s stay at the Academy. three hundred eighty-five Q