Byron Bader
Interview Outline
- 00:03:16 Did hazing and strict discipline have an effect on your academic studies?
- 00:05:55 Going home for Christmas during the first year at school.
- 00:07:33 Help with admissions from a family friend.
- 00:10:43 What were some of the reason your classmates came to Cal Maritime?
- 00:11:33 What job did your mother do at Matson?
- 00:12:30 First job after graduation.
- 00:19:24 Did you have any favorite teachers?
- 00:22:30 Do you remember the Chief Engineer, second, and third on the training ship?
- 00:33:33 You lived on the ship your first year. What was housing like on campus after that?
- 00:35:47 Was there ever a time when you thought about leaving Cal Maritime?
- 00:39:11 What was the town of Vallejo like at that time? What about the area surrounding the Academy?
- 00:40:44 Watch standing duties
- 00:41:30 What time was formation and where was it held?
- 00:42:04 How many divisions were there at the time?
- 00:44:05 Daily schedule at school
- 00:46:47 What was the food like when you were here?
- 00:49:19 Were you allowed to go off campus?
- 00:51:11 What were the inspections like?
- 00:53:49 Would students get demerits for not having their rooms or uniforms in order?
- 00:56:07 Were you a diligent student when you were here?
- 00:57:34 How many days did you take for your licensing exams?
- 01:01:22 Can you tell us about your nickname “Pineapple” and the cartoon on your yearbook page?
- 01:07:31 What was the Canterbury Club that you were involved in?
- 01:09:23 What were some of your responsibilities as Division 8 Commander?
- 01:13:58 What was it like being in the band?
- 01:15:13 What can you tell us about the Drill Team?
- 01:16:38 Can you tell us about the Propeller Club?
- 01:17:38 How did you manage your time when you were so busy?
- 01:22:43 Are there any classes or programs you wish you could have taken?
- 01:23:31 How did students meet girls since there were none on campus?
- 01:24:32 Did you participate in the Ring Dance?
- 01:26:05 How did you feel when it came time to graduate?
- 01:32:37 What can you tell us about your training cruise?
- 01:40:06 During cruise, did you have day work, watch and classes?
- 01:47:08 Can you describe the equator crossing ceremony?
- 01:52:36 What were some of your move memorable moments while you were a cadet at Cal Maritime?
- 01:58:18 What are your first job after graduation?
- 02:00:38 Do you feel that attending Cal Maritime prepared you for your career?
- 02:04:12 So when were you in the Navy Reserves?