Virginia Military Institute - Bomb Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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( ke Jjomh William Fleming Major RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Iiadiilor of Scirncr in Electrical Enijincering Fie:(l Artillery -Billy, Bla-Bla Academic Stars, (4. 3, 2, 1): Corporal, (3l. Com- pany F. Activities Floor Committee A. I. E. E.. (1) Billy is one of those rare individuals who are capable of getting the most out of a thing with the minimum of effort. As a result he has had time to share his knowledge with others, to mix with his classmates, and make many friends through his sunny disposition. Bla-Bla entered the Institute with the Class of 1934, but circumstances prevented his being present when the roll was called the following year. However, the call of his Alma Mater was too strong, and the Fall of 1932 found him back again, this time as a member of the Class of 1935. Another rare characteristic of Bill is his freedom of worry over the antics of the fair sex. Nevertheless, he has often been wont to travel, on the sly, to Randolph-Macon. When he decided to calculate voltages and currents, he really began to stand out. A star man, a member of the executive committee of the student chapter of the A. I. E. E., Bill should someday become a prominent engineer. Listen liere, Big Shot!

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C lie Jjo»?h Here ' s to that little human dynamo, the man known to everyone as Red, who hails from Norfolk. His character may well be summed up in the word, smooth. Red hasn ' t confined himself to any one activity, hut is a well rounded individual, being able to properly divide his time between academic, athletic, and social functions, the last mentioned being the most prominent. As a rat, we remember him as a quiet, unassuming lad. Now, as we approach the parting, we see Red as a shining light among the luminaries of our class. Practically without e.xception, Red has taken par: in every cadet activity. His ability has more than once proved its worth to the Tennis Team. Though finally deprived of his place on the pedestal of military fame, he has savored of military glory. Good luck, Red, you deserve the Little Napoleon alias, and we feel certain that you will reach heights comparable to those of the original. Hayward Douglas Luckett, Jr. NORFOLK, VIRGINIA Rculutnr of .Iris Cavalrj •■Hill.- •I.IUh- Nai.l.y Honors (■ori...i:iI. (SI, Qu .fc-ialU, (2), Company A. .AcnVlTIES untry. Hi; Trat-k. i4). T.-nnls, (3. ' J. 1): S.-.i.ml nass .«h.iw, Ci.

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O ( ' J J O })} I) Howie came a long wav to enter one of the South ' s old schools. At first, it was a bit confusing to him, but with his usual ability to cope with situations, he managed to become adjtisted to the new ways of living. There are none of us who know him but who arc glad that he was able to get along here and to like it well enough to return the three vears to follow. His Third Class year he achieved military recognition in the form of a corporalcy, and in the years which followed this, he was able to maintain his military prestige without becoming eager. As time went one, those who came in contact with Howie have learned that there are few more likeable people in the world. After a successful four years here in V. M. I., we know that all his brother rats will join in wishing him all the luck in the world. ■ ' Got a leltrr I mm Prij today. Howard William Martens AI.BAN ' V, NEW YORK flac ii-lor of Siierur in Ch ' it F.iu iiii iriiiij C ' avalr.v Howlo, Senator HnS ' ORS Corporal. (3 . Sergpant. (2). Liiutcn.int. (1) Company A; Acadinilc Star-i. (2. 1). Activities Kcnclng. (4. 3. 2. 1): nasrhall. (1. 3. 2. ll ••Cadi-t Starr. (2, 1).