Virginia Military Institute - Bomb Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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- 4 - •=»; Walter Jeffrey Davies Julio, Pan-face Suffolk, Va. History, Army-Armor Baseball 4, 3, 2: Monogram Club 3, 2. 1; Pvt. 4, 3, 2, 1; Rat CO. X-0 1: Institute Escort 1; OGA investigator 1; 139-141 Alliance 1. The one thing that I distinctly remember about my rat year is that I was deathly afraid of Jeff. I kept a safe distance my third class year (539 miles) but somehow I was bamboozled into rooming with him my second class year I trembled at the thought of living with a dreg from Suffolk but this predicament was actually enjoy- able and beneficial. I found myself bombarded by sav- age but useful insults that I inturn used on my worse enemies. Jeff even taught me how to curse out an Air- Force officer. The wild man has mellowed since our rat year and we have shared many fine memories together. His friendship shall be one of my most treasured pos- sessions, KRM To my family, all my love, you are the best. To the Nurneys, many thanks for the helping hand. Ann, for caring, and understanding, and tolerating, I love you! DYKES1978: Brion C. Smith 1981: Steve Woolwine, Jeff Levenson Charles Paul Davis C p., Ceeps, Paul, Duke Roanoke, Virginia History- Army-Infantry Dean ' s List 3, 2, 1; Private 4; Corporal 3: Sergeant First Sergeant 2; Captain- Mad Dog Delta Co. Commander 1; DMS: Baseball 3, 2, 1; Hotel Roanoke Committee, Ring Figure ' 81; BSU 4, 3; Cadre 3, 2, 1; Krantz Piano Moving Co, Inc 1; Star City Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Westhamp- ton College Social Club; Captain King Fan Club 2, 1 This loyal son of Roanoke came to the Institute con- vinced that if you were not from the valley, then you were not from any place he knew. After four years, CP has found that there is life outside Roanoke, and, not surprisingly, that he really is the Ail-American Boy. Ex- celling in every aspect of VMI life, military, athletics, academics, and shagging Paul is both an example and a guide for others. Further, his sincere good will and extraordinary wit have comforted and enlightened many a bleak day for others in distress. Not to mention enchanted a score or two of the fairer sex. Possessing these qualities, Paul ' s success in life is assured WGL To the special people in my life, thanks for your love and support You will always play as much a part of my future as you have in my past. DYKES1978: Robby Burke 1984: Chip Aker Keith Allen Rodney Arthur de Grachy DeCorte George, The Wandering Jew, F-C-1-9. Rodney Purcellville, Virginia Economics- Army- Armor Swim Team 4; Tanker ' s 3, 2, 1; Private ' s Club 4, 3.| 2. 1; Confinement Club 4. 3, 2. 1; Civilian Club 2| Years; Alumni Club 1 Year. i To Rod. J.B. Strange may have seemed like aj Brother Rat, but he really hasn ' t been here that long, I met Rodney at the same time I encountered the: Ando-graph and room 202. He lived on the second ' : stoop somewhere; I always found him in 202 withj : Ando, Jeffery, Chuck, Paul and Jim-Bob. May all six, of them plant many bench marks! After a short, L O A. he appeared in summer school and had to ' endure finite with the three Tuckers, (or was thai enjoy the Tuckers and endure Major Hartis). He, like most of us, grew tired of the games the Mother I ; played so well and went on L.O.A. (yes again) He; : was hoping to take to the water (under it actually),; But becoming pro diver eluded him. Hence he die return to the womb of the I and a girl namec Nancy. Withers,: DYKES 1976: Dennis Puckett 1984; David Bledsoe, Bach Long

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Louis Reams Darden Bird Legs. Bulkman, Gooie, Lou, Louie Richmond, Virginia Economics-Air Force-Navigator Pvt. 4, 3, 2, 1; VMI Summer School 4, 3, 2, 1{?); Scuba Club 1; V. Football 3, 2, 1; J.V. Football 4; German Club 3: Goshen Pass Lover 2. 1. Thanks Mom and Dad for being understanding and giving me the chance to challenge VMI Randy, I wouldn ' t have made it without you going first Thanks for catching at Kanawha. It paid oft. You paved the way for me. Craig (Tweety) thanks a million for everything Good luck with pro ball Go NFL! Football memories will always be with me My Parents never missed a game. Thanks Weenie Miller for bringing VMI vs. Georgia to my Mom, she by- passed that game. Time passed quickly at VMI (Thank God). I ' ll never forget the times I spent with such great friends: i.e Scuba diving oft Mike ' s Boat, Goshen Pass Parties, weekends at our little moun- tain hideaway, Mr. and Mrs. Jones and gang- Thanks for everything Best of Luck V, Clay and Puff. VMI isn ' t that bad, it ' s worse-and its over!!! Ccccchhhheeewww Mark Alden David CM, Big D. Slim, Merchant Salem, Virginia Economics-Army-Armor Cross Country and Track; Baptist Student Union 3, 2, 1; International Relations Club 3, 2, 1 (Treasurer): Explorer Post 3, 2, 1: Tag Team Wrestling 1: Girl Watchers 4, 3, 2, 1: Bomb Staff (Institute Editor) Through many days I struggled with confueion, disa- pointment. hardship and on several brief occasions, joy. This Four Year Project at VMI was worth it. I will now enjoy a great advantage over my civilian counter parts in the Life ahead The worst part of VMI will be leaving my friends, Bruce, Jim, take it easy on the women. Dean my 3 year roomate, good luck wherever you are. Tork, you should be sitting on top of a tall mountain giving advice to the needy, I really needed all of it you gave to me. Paul, see you in Roanoke. Mom and Dad, You put me through this and I ' ll never forgive you (or forget you). Thanks for the loving support and pride in me Just for the record I really hate the nick name merchant. DYKES 1978: Joseph Macon Brown 1984: David Edward Phillips DYKES 1978: Rex Wiggins 1984: Manual Mendez Kevin Paul Davidson Cajun, Little One, Ragman Baton Rouge, Louisiana Civil Engineering-Air Force Arnold Air Society 4, 3, 2, 1,; Cpl. 3; Sgt. 2. Lt. 1: Pervert Corner 4, 3, 2, 1; Indoor and Outdoor Track 4, 3, 2: Cross Country 4, 3, 2; Cadre 2, 1; Monogram Club 4, 3, 2, 1; A S C E. 3, 2, 1; D Co, Rat Training CO.: Fellowship of Christian Athletes 4, 3: Summer School 3, 2: DMA Fan Club 4,3,2, 1 : Midnight Twin Falls Jump 1 . I ' ve roomed with Cajun whirlwind for two, far from dull years He is one of the Corp ' s oldest men; but also one of the most energetic His energy however wasn ' t al- ways directed towards academics. He liked to repeat courses and spend summers at the I . His energies were often devoted to running, good times, and his angel Daphne. Kevin ' s roommates thank Daphne for making the boy bearable KSO He came from the bayous of La. at a ripe old age to find himself being yelled at by kids -beginning of a four year struggle Out of this struggle came our motto, It Legitimi Non Carborundun , which has sustained us. In the spirit of these words we have grown together as true friends, giving each other support in the ordinary and extraordinary moments that we ' ve encountered to- gether. NAK Thanks Pop; Daphne-all my love DYKES 1978: Bernie Reisbeck, Greg Arnet 1984: Chris Hively, Mike Highwater

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Michael Clark Denton Neutron Mobile. Alabama Economics-Navy-NFO Private 4. 3, 2. 1!!; S-5 Staff 4: Society of Young Economists 3. 2, 1: Cadet Assistant 3, 2. 1; Hokie Patrol 3, 2, 1; Wrestling Manager 3. 2; 1981 Ring Figure Rock Painting Commando Team 2; Scuba Club 2, 1: Hole In The Wall Gang 2. 1; I would like to begin by tfianking my family for their love, support, and encouragement. Though I seldom wrote, you were all constantly in my mind and heart As a virgin private. I spent very little time on the rigors of the VMI military system. But. being patriotic from way back. I ' m now off to the high seas. Once there. I ' ll think back on the good times: the Superin- tendent ' s box. House Mountain. Ring Figure, paint- ing the ' Rock ' , a blind date with three Jersey girls?. Endo ' s 21st Cocke Hotel, the phones, the Frats. the road trips I But more importantly. I ' ll recall the men with whom I have spent these four years I am proud to stand among EBO. Johnny D,. PWW. Slop- py. Dig (Ark-Ark). Endo. Meso. Coop, and all the men of my class, Those were the days my friends, George Anthony Francesco Depaoli, Jr. Fat George. Teddy-Bear. Fat Vienna, Virginia Civil Engineering-Special Student V-Bar 4, Dean ' s Other List 4, 3, 2, 1; Summer School 4. 3, 2, Crash Corner Club 2, 1: Teddy Bear club President 4, 3, 2. 1: Rugby Club 4. 3, 2. 1, I entered the Institute confused and knowing that I needed a gentle shove now and then, I thank my dykes for keeping me sane during Rat year, and Dicky (which one is which?) Wiggs for the next three. Clinker (the Muix) Moss joined us. then we were three. I ' ll never forget the good times I managed to sneak in. or the bad times that got me, I know that I ' d never do it again, but nevertheless I ' m glad I did, Thanks Mom and Dad for being there and never giving up hope! And oh yes. to Fred and Armanda. the best teddy bears in the world. WE MADE IT!!! Robert Murray Digby Dig, Squeeze Humble, Texas Economics- Army-Infantry Scuba Club 2, 1; AUSA 4, 3. 2. Society of Young Economists 3. 2. 1; Firefighters 3. 2. 1: Seals 2. 1; Rank 3. 2; Dean ' s List 3. 2. 1; Ring Figure Rock Painters 2; Distinguished Military Student 1, What can you expect from a Rat whose dyke was an intellectual grub private that dressed up in a Kangaroo suit once a week. You would probably expect him to march his Rat company through Washington Arch and spend many a late night at the Frats, Considering his Army Scholarship, his talents were used to command the French Rangers, evening-gun restoration crew, and Seals (ARK-ARK), No one could believe that he could scrounge. I mean earn, a 3,000 during three of four years. But Rob has done all of the above and much more - most of which is unprintable As for the future, we expect Rob to go far. and as always we ' ll be right behind him MOD I would especially like to thank my parents who made going to MVI possible. TICO DYKES1978: Billy Young 1984: Mac Morgan DYKES 1978: Bob Senvey 1984: Robert Wilkinson DYKES 1978: Rick Wolfe (Snare) 1084: Jeff Pack. Zane Johnson