Virginia Military Institute - Bomb Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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THE BOMB GRADUATES Herman, J. Allan Danville, Va. A lovely being, searcely formed or moulded. ' ' — Byron. Izzy, Buzz, ' ' Herman W. 1905 leased him for four years from Mr. Miller, who guaranteed liim to l e almost sane: He is as represented and in his wildest spells, says noth- ing worse than Oscarwow- wow. Amliition is his motto, and he well lives up to, — If at fir.st you don ' t suc- ceed, try, try again. Matriculated 1902. Private, A Co., rat year; Third Ser- geant, C Co.; Member Color Guard; Assistant Advertising Editor of Romh; Marshal, Final German. 33

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THE BOMB GRADUATES Eglix. Henry W. T Le winsvule, Wiser in his oirn conceit than seven men can render reason. — Pope. Alphal)et Eglm, H. W. T., Marse Tom, Hand- some, author of Beauty of Man, also joint author with Bull Conrad of a very instr uctive as well as destruc- tive article on How permits sliould be written. Receives letters from everywhere all in feminine handwriting, but is really in love with none but himself. Gets in a rage when his name is pronounced like the watch manufacturer. From where he came the natives ran themselves to death last summer trying to see the back wheels of a cart catch up to the front wheels. Once saw a lieer mug and asked what it was, said they use fire engine and hose where he comes from. Plays iSera- |ihim in the play of the Un- heavenly Twins to Joe Mar- shall ' s Cherubim. In short, Marse Tom is by far the l)est looking man in the class. Matriculated 1901. Private, B Co., rat year; Fourth Corporal, D Co.; Second Sergeant, B Co.; First Lieu- tenant, C Co.; Vice-presi- dent, Class 190.5;Valedictorian, 1905; Athletic Committee on Bomb Staff; Marshal, Final German; President of Class 1905 and Captain of C Company after April 10.

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THE BOMB GRADUATES HoDSON, George R William sburg, Va. Ye auburti locks, yc golden ciirh, — Holmes. Reddy, Sal. The quiet lad of ' 05; perhaps it ' s from a broken heart, for a girl once called him George and ever since he has looked sad, wistful and sweet. Sings soft little cooing songs when no one is looking, and keeps 48 warm by the rays from his hair. Has a drag with Popo- penspieler, and is In ultimo ratio facultis. Matriculated 1901. Private, ••B Co., rat year; Fifth Cor- poral, B Co.; Fifth Ser- geant, D Co.; Gym Team, 1905.