Virginia Military Institute - Bomb Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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James A. Hart Bimbo. Harlski Wappingers Fails, NY EE-Army-Corps of Engineers Swim team 4. 3. 2, 1; Co.-Capt. 1; IEEE 321; EE4, 3, 2, 11; Water polo 4. 3. 2, 1; Monogram Club, Deanslist 3, 2, it; Weekend Water Skiers 2, 1 I Tail and lanky with ttie zeal of a tie rack ' ' Don ' t be deceived. Jims laid back style will surprise you. He is conscientous, responsible and intelligent He lets the ;fools talk while he walks away with the laurels. His ambitions appear obscure but look again. Swim team capt. Deans list EE and an independent lifestyle exem- plify our man Jim. He aims high but at 6 ' 4 has good reach. He ' s also a true BR. want a ride to Roanoke, a day at the lake or help with some problems ' ' Ask Jim. le ' s there if you want to pay the price. A wizard of abuse. Jim will bust your butt while at the same time ' give you the shirt of his back. Another military stud, Jim will endure his 90 days before getting the big bucks. His nard work will someday pay and that day is fast ap- proaching. DYKES 1978: Ed Little 1984 Jeff White Paul Brian Hartnett Ernest, Otis, Clarence from D L , Cromebone Waynesboro, Virginia CE-MS-Corps of Engineers Golf 4. 3, 2, 1, Monogram Club 3, 2, 1: Recondo Quali- fied 1; Private 4, 3. 2, 1. Rooming with Paul for three years has been a very enlightening experience, almost as enlightening as the six years I had known him before we came to VMI. Being somewhat of an expert on his different moods, he still managed to surprise me with the infinite variety of his personalities, which ranged from Ernest Angely to Otis Campbell. Although we still manage to get along, our friendship has been stretched to its limits, and then some. But, through our cadetship we managed to keep our basic opinion of this place J.I.R. Well, I was always one to get the last word so we don ' t want any exceptions. I ' d like to say that if this place didn ' t do anything else, it made me think, I know the longer you are away, the more you appreciate it, so it will probably be the same with me I would like to thank Joe for his lovely introduction, and all my friends for the good times. DYKES 1978: William Shady Grove 1984; Charles Chunk Foster Michael Wayne Hatfield Hat. Sumo Wise. Virginia Civil Engineering-Army-Engineers Football 4. 3, 2. 1; Wrestling 4, 3, 2, 1; Circle K 3, 2, 1; B.S U- 4, 3, 2. 1; A.S.C.E. 3, 2, 1 From the hills of beautiful Wise County came a man named Mike Hatfield, a man who will in any and every circumstance uphold his convictions with a powerful but totally peaceful will. Mike insures that regardless of the outcome his head is held high from the pure satisfaction of a perfect effort, Mike is a fortunate person in that he is filled with love He. however, is a man who is satisfied with himself but not solely for himself. Rather, he is a man concerned about mankind For Mike ' s example and support, many will be forever grateful. And for Mike ' s faith in the Greatest of all Greatness, he will find eternal fulfillment- May your joys be many and may your life be. indeed, a happy one. See you in Wise. R R.T DYKES 1978: Matt Shell 1984: Merl Thomas, Chris Murnane

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David Avery Harbison Harby. Squirrel Kings Mountain. N. Carolina History- Army-Infantry Pvt 4, 2. 1; Cpl 3; AUSA 4, 3, 2. 1; BSU 4; Civil War Roundtable 4. 2; Explorer Post 2, 1; Glee Club 3: Stu- dent Grotto 4. 3. 2; International Relations 4, 3, 2, 1; Militaria Society 4, 3, 2, 1. Pres. 1: Orienteering 3, 2; Ranger Pit, 4, 3, 2, 1. X,0. 2, 1: Sports Parachute Club 4, 3. 2 When I first moved in Viiith this izod-bearing. Coors- drinking. North Carolinean boy, I v asn ' t quite sure what to expect Yet, in the next 2 years I have learned to love and respect him to the max Although not a true book- worm, his dedication and knowledge of the military can only be to our advantage Through road-trips, Sweet Briar, Fredericksburg, and Atlanta he has always come through with a unique grin and almost always a good buzz The only fault that I can say that Harby has is that he is almost too selfless and will always help a Brother Rat In conclusion, I can only say, Pour Me Another Tequila Sheila, and good luck. Now for my part. Thanks to everyone who has put up with me, but most of all, thanks mom and dad. I love you DYKES 1978: Craig Badalaty 1984; Art Schuhart Mark Judson Hardy Psuedo, Psuedo-Ranger. Party-Hardy Ashland. Virginia Economics- Army-Infantry BSU 4. 3. 2, 1; Sec Orienteering Club 3, 2. 1. V P Explorers Post 3. 2, 1; Rangers 4; Maury I and II: Firefighters 2. 1: MVI Agressor Force 3; CRC 2, 1; Cadet Assistant 2, 1: Little John II Artillery Crew 1 The time will soon be here when we will pick up our bags and hurriedly leave this Institute. I ' ve won- dered whether these four long years have really been worth the pain that one goes through. But when one thinks of the hassels of going here, one has the tendency to push them to the rear of his mind and that is what I am going to do now I would not trade these four years for any other at some other institute of higher learning By coming to this penal institute. one sacrifices many pleasures that are commonplace elsewhere, but VMI prepares us for reality in a sense because life ' s course is full of sacrifices: sacrifices to your BR ' s, brothers, parents, wife and yourself. Many sincere thanks go to Mom, Dad, and Paul for their understanding and support as well as Jesus Christ for giving me the courage and strength to keep on keeping on-when the going got rough Long live ' 81 and Good-bye VMM! DYKES 1978 Tom Reeder 1984: Mark Koltura Jere Walston Harris Jerome, J,W,, C , P, , ,, Chester M , Springfield, Virginia Civil Engineering-Air Force-Pilot ASCE 4, 3, 2, 1: Arnold Air Society 2, 1: Hop and Flooii Committee 3. 2. 1: Scuba Club 2. 1; Number One Glut ' 1: Anti Prep Club 4. 3. 2, 1; Pup Club 325 3: Socia ' Club 248 2: After Hours Club 148 1: Cpl. 3; Sgt 2: Lt 1: Busted, Cdt Pvt 1: Concrete Canoe 1; S H Surv Club Jere arrived at VMI uninformed but not unprepared He had determination, luck, wonderful desire for life and a high school sweetheart Well, he still has hi; desire for life Third class year Jere learned alot about, friendships. Mary Baldwin girls, and confinement, Tcj hear Jere tell it. confinement was not the worst of the three Second class year brought Jere and the Pub Club to a new neighborhood The Ghetto would never be the! same At breakout. Ring Figure, or 81 ' s first mud slide Jere was always in the middle of everything. All Oi Ghetto and especially Jere ' s roommates will be thankful they knew him. Not only did Jere leave his mark on thelj Institute, but he has given a part of himself to all of us.l E.E.H. Jrj Thanks to my family for helping me through school ' It was a long way , , J W DYKES 1978: Bryant B, Streett 1984: Skeeter Seaver

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Jay Ashley Hawkins Hawk. Jay-Bird Va Beach. Virginia Civil Engineering-Infantry Pvt 4, 3, 2, 1; ASC.E. 3, 2, 1; Swim Team 2; Summer School 4. 3,2. 1 ; Special Student 4,3.2. 1 : Dean ' s Other List 4. 3. 2. 1 On August 26, 1976 my life changed I was a civilian then I was transformed into a cadet- The transformation was not made without problems, but my Bro kept me in school Thanks. Randy, My Second Class year. I decided to be a civilian and a cadet As a result. I was asked to take a year off to improve my academic standing. A year later, a more mature but no more intelligent cadet was in uniform again. GPAs will always be in my nightmares, as that is the one aspect of V Ml that I have found there is no way around, only through constant late study will I ever find freedom. Thanks. Mom and Dad for infinite patience and understanding; Randy for the help and being a Real Bro these past years and Royce for being there when I need you I love all of you, J.A.H, DYKES 1977 Bill Reichelt 1984, Steve Breuning Mark Kenneth Hearne Phantom McLean. Virginia Civil Engineering-Air Force-Pilot Cross Country 4, 3; Track 4. 3: RFYL 2. 1 ; Monogram 4. 3. 2. 1; Boston Marathon 3. 2. 1; PVT 4, 3. 2, 1; Pervert Corner 4, 3. 2. 1. Circle K Club 3. 2, 1, Mark attacked VMI ready to follow in his brother ' s foot steps. Riding the track permit his Rat year, he missed out on a lot of fun while he was doing intervals and other atrocities. He realized this and dropped off his permit after his third class year, but continued to run almost daily He has learned to get anything he wants from the Commandants office and can never be found in Lexington on a weekend Even when on confinement, Mark has argued with the Supe tor an hour, walking away victoriously with a day and a weekend, free. He disappears every weekend and never materializes be- fore R,0, on Sunday Despite this and constant harass- ment from certain roommates, he has stayed on the Dean ' s list Through the marathons, the pitchers of beer, the cooked peppers, and the Saturday classes. Mark has shone through and always will. Good luck to you. Mark! DYKES 1978 Ralph Williams III 1984: Laurence Fahrney Kenneth C. Herbert Piggy Baltimore. Maryland Biology-Air Force Rugby 4, 3, 2; Ranskin Mode Society 3, 2, 1; Arnold Ai; Society 3, 2, 1; Pre- Med Society 4. 3. 2; 2300 Mill Glut 1; Suvivor of 382; SSH room 510 2. 1; Subcult 3. 2. 1; Herb came four years ago probably not expectmc what happened. His hair and beard were shaved, anc ' he found all these strange people yelling at him. L After his rat year Herb has been keeping a low profile ' to avoid any other hassles. He was a devoted studier ' but he wised up after his third class year. The subcuP took over and Herb was with the best of us. wherevei the party was. His grades reflected his ability to go botf. ' ways .1 only wish I could have mastered that one ' Good luck in the Air Force DYKES 1978 Garry Brumback 1984; Dave Pruitt F ...y « :- ' ' '