Virginia Military Institute - Bomb Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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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

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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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Jim, Jimmy, Rabbit Vinton, Va. Economics- Air Force ' 3and 4, 3, 2, 1; Pep Band 4. 3: Brass Ensemble 4, 3; rimmons Music Society 3; Cadel Photography Editor 3, ?; Virgin Pvt, 4, 3, 2, 1; Run-for-your-Rack 4, 3, 2,1 Jimmy came to the healthful and pleasant abode with 3 Roanoke upbringing, some misguided expectations, a «ild and crazy dyke, and a wallet full of beautiful sisters, e spent long hours of serious consideration and care- ' ul meditation to yield the irreversible conclusion: I gotta get the hell out of here! . , - And so began Rabbit ' s trek for the coveted VMI sheepskin. Not to sound like a eulogy, but Jimmy led a full life. With a dyke who liked to go to fuladison every night. Rat year was life in the fast lane (Rabbit never got caught Bleeping in Zach ' s hay!). Being a trouble-maker First class year he just about got the trombone section to step off. Rabbit ' s been a good roomie and an invaluable friend, and as we depart company, I ' m going to miss him . even though he never set me up with one of his sisters! DPL ' 81 3YKES 1978: Zach Whitlow 1984: Gary Rowdy Maynard James Estil Hostetter Butch, Steve Hog, Heisman Lexington, Virginia Civil Engineering-Army-Engineers Football 4, 3, 2, 1; Monogram Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Sir Edmund Hillary Club; A.S.C.E.; Drug Council; Concrete Canoe Committee: Steve Hog Hunt Club, Pres. On August 17, 1977 two boys gave up their free- spirited way of life in Rockbridge County and fell into the pitfalls of being a mere Rat. Destined to remain at V.M.I, for at least four years we, along with another Rat from the Burg , accepted this fact and began our sh - - runnin ' processes. Academics played a minor role in the line of duty as a Rat. Local hang-out 190 had regular parties sponsored by the Ferg and Drew. A girlfriend such as Gayle played a major role in keeping him at V M.I. We express our gratitude to Bunk and Grace for a job well done. Heisman Hostetter emerged as a Saturday great and the following year was converted to Steve Hog. Many great times will be remembered from those four years: Ring Figure (althpugh none of us saw the band Saturday night), Lake Placid, Saturday Night Ballet Dance, and Butch ' s private bass pond. Great memories will remain with us tor a long time, many of which were made possible by Heisman. Good luck and always remember to Do it up! Loch-ears Richard Alexander Hubbard Rick, Rich, Mary, Kilroy, Hubs Tonawanda, N.Y. Physics-Navy Track 4; F.C.C.C 4; Newman club 4. 3, 2, 1; S.P.S. 4,3,2, 1; Rugby 2, 1; Theater 4, 3, 2. 1: (star 4, 3, 2. 1 ); Mallory hall study club 2, 1 ; Mary Wash Fan Club 3, 2, 1 One day a young boy entered Jackson Arch thinking It ' s tough but I can take it. Later, he realized that it was more than tough. But the mans burning hatred of quitting made him take it. One day a boy entered the physics curriculum because he wanted a springboard into nuke school. A man stayed in the curriculum he desired to learn more of the discipline called Physics . Once upon a time a happy boy came through the arch supported by a girl he knew he was going to marry. A man leaves with no one to marry, but the wisdom and some very good friends, . . . but when I became a man, I did away childish things. Thank you mom and dad and especially Kathleen for help- ing me to put the boy in his proper place. DYKE 1978: Ned Reister 1984: Ty Dawson, Rob Rubino DYKES 1978: Tuffy Wright, Fergy, Stever 1984: Kevin Taliaferro