Virginia Military Institute - Bomb Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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THE BOMB GRADUATES HoDSON, George R William sburg, Va. Ye auburti locks, yc golden ciirh, — Holmes. Reddy, Sal. The quiet lad of ' 05; perhaps it ' s from a broken heart, for a girl once called him George and ever since he has looked sad, wistful and sweet. Sings soft little cooing songs when no one is looking, and keeps 48 warm by the rays from his hair. Has a drag with Popo- penspieler, and is In ultimo ratio facultis. Matriculated 1901. Private, ••B Co., rat year; Fifth Cor- poral, B Co.; Fifth Ser- geant, D Co.; Gym Team, 1905.

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THE BOMB GRADUATES Herman, J. Allan Danville, Va. A lovely being, searcely formed or moulded. ' ' — Byron. Izzy, Buzz, ' ' Herman W. 1905 leased him for four years from Mr. Miller, who guaranteed liim to l e almost sane: He is as represented and in his wildest spells, says noth- ing worse than Oscarwow- wow. Amliition is his motto, and he well lives up to, — If at fir.st you don ' t suc- ceed, try, try again. Matriculated 1902. Private, A Co., rat year; Third Ser- geant, C Co.; Member Color Guard; Assistant Advertising Editor of Romh; Marshal, Final German. 33

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THE BOMB GRADUATES James, Russell Bacchus, ever fair and i oung. — Urvden. Danville, ' a. Jesse, Beef Trust. Having undergone a most extensive course of civiliza- tion for four years, is now a fairl} ' presental le specimen of what } ' ou can do, wlien you try. Ladies and gentlemen, oljserve the latent wildness of his eye, showing the true character. Was Ijrought, — we won ' t say where from or how many it took to do the job, — and he ' s still going it. No matter how short the time, can alwaj ' s be seen pulling for town, and judging by various mementoes, he ' s been ' ' Lady- Killin ' . Even now plays the liarbarous game of football with such dehght as only the savage soul can find. ' ill show the President how the U. S. Army ought to be run, as soon as he kisses himself good-ln ' e. Matriculated 1901. Private, A Co., rat year; First Cor- poral D Co.; First Sergeant, A Co.; Captain, A Co.; Captain and fuU-back, F. B. T., 1904-05; Gym Team, 1903-04 and 1904-0,5; Track Team, 1903-04 and 1904-05; Athletic Commissioner for Bomb Staff; Marshal, Final Bail; Marshal, Final German.