Virginia Military Institute - Bomb Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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Stephen Timothy Hesson Friar, Svado Lynchburg, Va. Economics, 90 Day Wonder =vt. 4, 3, 2, 1; Josh B, Fan Club: Mad Dog Parties 1; 3omb Staff 1: International Relations club 3, 2, 1; Crash Corner 2;40 and over club summer camp 80; Disco 261, 2; Apathy 4, 3, 2. 1; social club 4, 3, 2, 1 As I look back on my four years of VMI. there are -nany things which stand out in my mind. The hell rais- ing of my rat year. The Frat parties of my third class year. The parties at Baldwin, SweetBriar and Randy ac The weekends at Longwood The hell raising with cimo, Mark, Clinker, George, Lowrider, David, Nick (re- iTiember those road trips and zollamans parties) finally I «ould like to thank my parents for putting up with me or the past 4 years, (I know its been rough). Be Young 36 foolish, but be happy 3YKES 1978: Tom Booker 1984: Barry Miller, Richard Bolson David William Hinchee Hinch. Hinchman, Dave Roanoke, Virginia Civil Engineering-Air Force-Pilot Pvt. 4, 3, 2, 1; Pub Club 3, 2: Social Club 2; After Hours Club 1; A.S.C.E. 3, 2, 1: Co-Chairman Hotel Roanoke Committee-Ring Figure 1981 2; Hop and Floor 4, 3, 2, Treasurer 1: Seminar and Thesis Speaker Committee 1: Concrete Canoe Committee 1: Summer School Elite 4, 3, 2. Sir Edmund Hillary Club 1 Dave ' s dyke was the only man in the Corps with chevrons down to his class stripes. With some help from G. Ray, Daveset out making sure his blouse would be unscarred by rank With G Ray gone. Dave found trouble all by himself. Well almost, sorry Hop dates. Dave soon joined the boys of summer and moved with us to the Ghetto. Ring Figure brought new trouble; it wasn ' t finding a date that was hard, it was choosing one that caused the prob- lems Winter brought Debbie (the perfect lady) and we ' re still mourning the loss of a great operator. Later came the big Tech trip . . . right Hinch? Sign the checks. With Debbie or on the move, we all enjoyed the parties, the late night antics, and all the times Dave added to our lives. E.E.H., Jr. Well Mom and Dad, we made it Thanks for all your support and love. D.W.H. DYKES 1978: Tom Tanner 1984: Jeff Perkins Dennis Butts Geoffrey Clyde Hinshelwood Hinch Richmond, Virginia Biology-Bolivian Coast Guard Sunday Afternoon Spades Club 3; Sir Earl Club 2, 1 ; 1 Club 3, 2, 1; Maj. Maeger Fan Club 2, 1; Jolly Jokers 2, 1; Ronskin Mode 3, 2, 1; Basketball 3, 2, 1; Monogram Club 3, 2, 1; Subcult 3, 2, 1 I thought when I decided to come here that it would do me some good. Everything looked so nice from the outside but being here was a real trip! I was, to say the least, disillusioned, and four long laborious years later I am still disillusioned. Thanks to Basketball I kept a little individuality and sanity. The only thing I leave with are the friendships of a select few (They know who they are), also my beloved roommates (Train. Wiener, Count, and Vasco) made these four intolerable years almost tolerable. I must thank my Mom and Pops for being behind me during my stay here Don ' t take life too seriously, or you will never get out alive. DYKES 1978: Pat Kelly 1984: John Miers Keith Samuelson

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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 « :- ' ' '

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Charles Edward Hoffert, Jr. Chuck, Nappy, Shako, Hoff Chester, Virginia History-Army-lnfantry Rugby 3, 2, 1: Circle K 3, 2, 1; Pvt, 4, 3, 2, 1; Southside Club 4, 3, 2, 1: E,V M.C. trips 1 As the son of a career Army ofticer, I was destined to enter into the illustrious world of V.M.I. I cannot say that it was the easiest road to follow, However I admit that these were some of the best moments on my life and ones that will always be remembered Thanks Mom and Dad for all of your love, under- standing, and support. To Margaret, Irene, Mary, and Roy, all I can say is that you ' re the greatest. The letters were always a lift. To my roommates Andy, Steve, and Kenny--we ' ve made it! Thanks for all of the help and good times. Finally, here ' s to Ft. Bragg and summer Camp 80 . Without it. I would have never met the greatest girl in the world, Susan. DYKES 1978: Robert Parker 1984: Charlie Walker Edward Earl Holland Kid II, Looper, Easy. Double E Civil Engineering -Air Force-Navigator A.S.CE. 4, 3. 2. 1; A.S.C.E. Secretary 2, 1; Arnold Air Society 4, 3, 2, 1; Lacrosse 4; Pub Club 325 3; Social Club 248 2: After Hours Club 148 1: Estelle ' s Club and 1-4-4 Disco 4 Ed entered V.M.I, from a different world than the one waiting for him. He soon learned though, under the proper guidance of 1-4-4 . how to defeat V.M.I. After the dykes left, thinks looked bad again, but Ed learned to raise his own hell. Ed not only excelled in having his share of good times, but also academically, and some- how, militarily. Ed has always been one to voice his opinion to anybody whether he thought they cared or not. Ed has always been one you could turn to in times of need and he ' d never let you down. The good thing about V.M.I, is definitely the friends you meet Ed has been one of my best. WES. Thanks to 1-4-4 , all the boys , the Ghetto and especially my roommates. There are no better. Also, much love and thanks to my family. DYKES 1978: Bill Party Hardy 1984: Holman Waters John Early Holloway Pete, Bubba I Williamsburg. Virginia I Biology- Marine Corps I Cpl. 3; Sgt. 2: Lt. 1; VMI Cadet 1. 3, 2. 1; Bomb 3; R!] Bible 1: Rat Training 4. 3. 2. 1; Hop and Floor 4. 3, 2. i Institute Escort 2. 1; In Hot Water 4. 3, 2. 1; Old CorpI Fan Club 4, 3, 2. 1; CBC 2, 1; Rat T-Shirt 4, 3, 2, 1 Describing the career of JEH ' 81 in 140 words is | difficult task indeed. You take a redneck, add an alum ' nus for a father and a red, white, and yellow upbringinij and you get a VMI Keydet. i John plowed through four years of VMI in grand styh! leaving a ton of good artwork and lots of friends in h , wake. Somewhere in the interim he found Nancy, , treasure some say a crusty old redneck doesn ' t d(j serve. ! John there are a lot of memories for you to look bac on- the famous lacrosse stick belt line. The Black Boo cartoons of a dubious nature. Ring Figure, road trip Cadet staff parties, and many more too numerous tj mention here. Best of luck to you. Bubba! Thanks Mom. Dad. and Nancy. See y ' all in Mooc Hall. DYKES 1978: Steve Craig 1984: Don Foster. David Szucs