Virginia Military Institute - Bomb Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 390 of the 1925 volume:

r - « • rlMj iljiF A i ' ' : % ' 4 f ; h: dy ■ p ' „,,. « : % ' 3©br?c: -«(5? ics«5 iV THE 1925 BOMB Copyright by R. W. Wells. Ediior-in-Chief J. P. Black, Business Manager THE BOMB VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE FOREWORD JT has been the purpose underlying this volume to portray to our readers some- thing of the spirit that has lent to the progress of Virgmia ' s School of Arms, en- hanced, as it IS, by almost a century of the noblest traditions and enriched by the contri- butions of the most noted characters in all history. We of the Institute, who have just completed four years here in the midst of trying circumstances, have a clear vision of what the V. M. I. Spirit means, and have learned to cherish it above anything else. If the theme that has actuated the authors of this present volume has caught the fancy of either of us to the extent that our Institute may be better understood, and so fostered, then our efforts will not have been in vain. TABLE OF CONTENTS Book I THE INSTITUTE Book II CLASSES Book III MILITARY Book IV ATHLETICS Book V SOCIAL Book VI BEAUTY 205G14 DEDICATION To One whose activities in the interests of the In- stitute have commanded our admiration and respect, whose untiring efforts both as track coach and in furthering all branches of athletics have helped place V. M. I. in its present envia- ble position, and the example of whose char- acter and personality has created in us all a de- termination to better fulfill our purpose in life, we, the Class of 1925, dedicate this, the forty-first volume of THE BOMB ' . - . ' l Old Gods and New Altars The bells of years are ringing ivith the chants of long ago As ive travel doivn the Avenue of Age, But the fires of predecessors are hut embers faint aglow. While the shadoivs dance the antiquated stage ; The older order changes, old is giving ivay to new. Though traditions of our fathers glorify. And the sometime school is passing ivith its trailing retinue. As the valor of a valiant V. ] 1. I.. ' If c arc marching ever upward, ever striving tozcard the great. Holding course ivith every guidon tozcard the best; And the Caravan of Youth is not to be denied the fate That justifies the ardent seeker ' s quest. Let us, then, before ice pass on, icave a hearty farc-thcc-ivcll. For the hour glass of time is running dry — A nd you trumpets of the future, blast the dirges of death knell, As you herald in the Greater J . I I. I.! O. B. A., Jr., ' 25. fattnn Bom: August 15, 1859 Died: November 8, 1924 Virginia Military Institute HE ' irgi[iia Military Institute is in its eighty-sixth year. From small beginnings ill 1839, Avith but very meager provision of quarters and equipment of any kind, I --r rsB ' i - ' ' teaching staff of two, with a patronage of less than fifty cadets, it has a ' Hu}© grown, as we know it today, into next to the largest military school of the 3 : country on a collegiate basis. It has added to its grounds from year to year; it has more than doubled the size of its original barrack building; it has acquired and built in recent times a large number of officers ' quarters and other necessary buildings; its material equipment is hard to measure in terms of what it was even thirty or forty years ago; its teaching and military staff has now reached a personnel of between fifty and sixty men; its matriculates for the present session run over six hundred and fifty cadets, and this number could be materially increased if more ample accommodations were provided, and it were thought desirable to do so in addition. But whether in youth or in maturity — and an institution such as V. M. I. should never grow old except in years — the ends, the aims, the ideals of our school have continued the same from the beginning; namely, to build up character in youth, to develop physical, mental and moral manhood, to prepare our young men for the duties of life wherever their lot be cast, to fit them for the defense of their country in case of need. Accomplishment has followed promise in abundant measure. Search the rosters of its graduates and eleves to find a long, long list of those who have gone out from these walls and whose lives have adorned , their calling whether in higher or lower walk, at the bar, on the bench, in the pulpit or forum, in high command in the field of arms, or as humble privates, in the ranks of armies or of peaceful workers — thev have exemplified in their living, or dying, and brought to fruition the priiicinles imbibed here, the seed sown here. Few must be the words here for any historical sketch of the Institute. To manv men is honor due for its guidance and development: Boards of visitors, superintendents, faculties, and its ever-increasing number of alumni in these latter years, whose interest and admiration and love for Alma Mater is one of her main sources of strength as well as one of her chiefest assets. Three superintendents only have directed its course and managed its affairs for eighty-five years. The Western Arsenal at Lexington became, by act of the Virginia Legislature, the Vir- ginia Military Institute in 1839; the garrison of young soldiers became a school of young cadets on November 11 of that year. The first board of visitors, to inaugurate the changed conditions, had appointed as the first superintendent a young man of twenty-seven, a distinguished graduate of West Point, and for fifty years General Francis H. Smith exercised the high trust with con- spicuous ability and success. In its infancy, in its youth, in its maturer years, in good and evil days, this school was the object of his unremitting interest, of his zealous care. With very limited resources he had to plan and build for immediate needs and look ahead for future growth and development. With the coming of the grievous times of Civil War, General Smith had to disrupt the orderly working of the school, but it was an occasion worthy of a great cause, for his order sent forth the corps of cadets under one of its professors, the immortal Jackson, to do valiant service in defense of state and Southland. By his order also did the corps make that march under the command of its trusted commandant. Colonel Scott Shipp, which culminated in the glorious day of New Market in ' 64. But throughout the terrible four years of war General Smith never gave up. He preserved the nucleus of the school, whether in or away from its home, awaiting the dawn of a better day; he saw its buildings burnt, its equipment destroyed, but when peace came he planned and built A again in the work of restoration; without the needed means he hypothecated his own limited re- sources in his noble zeal for this child of his creation; he saw it rise again from its ashes and firmly established, with all its ups and downs, as one of the educational centers of the state. General Smith retired in 1890 full of honor and good works after fifty years of distinguished service. A distinguished alumnus, and commandant at the time, became the second superintendent, and for seventeen years General Scott Shipp — a graduate of the Class of ' 59, for many years the able commandant of his Alma Mater, a man of vigorous mentality, wise in counsel and sound in judgment — presided with signal ability over the affairs of this institution. During his ad- ministration its considerable bonded debt was paid, new buildings and equipment were built and installed, its patronage increased by steady increments, and when he retired in 1907 the hearts of his many friends and admirers could fully feel that of him it should be said with well merited truth, Well done. He, too, had spent fifty years in his work of faith and labor of love at ' . M. I. Another alumnus now became superintendent, the third in succession to be connected w ' nh this school for fifty years. General Edward W. Nichols, a graduate of the Class of 1878, and for many years its professor of mathematics. A distinguis hed graduate of his class, General Nichols brought to the discharge of the weighty trust imposed upon him an abiding love for Alma Mater, a constant faith in the excellence of its system of training for young men, an unchanging hope and belief in its ever-widening field of usefulness and benefit, not only for the state, but for the whole country as well. Under the influence of his analytical mind, active in both its conservatism and liberalism, he saw the school expand and broaden in every way; in enlarged grounds; in the erection and purchase of numerous buildings to meet increasing needs; n the creation of additional courses of instruction; in financial security, and in the number of its matriculates, and a teaching staff commensurate therewith. When he retired the first of October of the present ses- sion, there were enrolled at V. M. I. more than six hundred and fifty cadets, the largest number in its history. Many and deserved honors came to General Nichols and to this institution when the United States entered the great World War. He was chairman of the Virginia Council of Defense, was given a majority in the United States army and placed in command of the war- time activities centered here at the Institute — Officers ' Training Camps, etc. Many other duties fell to his hands to discharge, too numerous even for mention. Something like two thousand pupils and former pupils entered the military and naval service of the country at this time, many of them as, or to become, high officers in their various fields, and of them it may be said that, whether of higher or lower rank, whether living or dying in the performance of duty, they main- tained and strengthened the finest traditions of their old mother. On October the first of the present session General William H. Cocke, the first distinguished graduate of the Class of 1894, assumed command of the Virginia Military Institute. An absence of thirty years from any official connection with his Alma Mater had but served to cement and strengthen the bonds of attachment and affection which now culminate In his accepting the arduous responsibilities of presiding over her future destiny. As a young teacher after his gradua- tion here, as an able officer in both the Spanish and Great War, as a lawyer of brilliant promise, as a highly successful man In the field of big business. General Cocke has brought to rich fruition the great gifts he manifested here as a youth. Of distinguished ability, with faith and courage, with administrative acumen and energy, with vision and imagination, we extend to him a heart- felt welcome as the official head of this historic Institution, and we cherish the confident trust that its lofty Ideals and noble traditions and high aspirations will find in him a worthy exemplar of all that is good and of fine repute in its past and thus to guide and direct and mold its future into the full measure of dignity and honor and usefulness which should be its inheritance. All hail and Godspeed to our present chief! JiLB Ml hi i ' K HIS EXCELLENCY, E. LEE TRINKLE (Governor of Virginia) Commander-in-Chief Board of Visitors Mr. Robert W. Massie Lynchburg, Va. Mr. J. O. Winston Richmond, Va. Mr. Thomas R. Keith Staunton, Va. Mr. Harry H. Holt Hampton, Va. Captain Montgomery B. Corse Lexington, Va. Colonel Joseph Button Richmond, Va. Mr. Roy W. Sexton Wytheville, Va. Mr. W. W. Boxley Roanoke, Va. Mr. R. B. James Danville, Va. i Members of the Board ex-Officio General W. W. Sale, Richmond, Va. Hon. Harris L. Hart, Richmond, Va. Adjutant-Grneral of rirginia Suf nintnninit of Public Instruction 253 ' MS IHfejigig teS te ?:5G :yC5 :? : 5! ?S THE INSTITUTE n ni fei i v-yA ' y.yy.vTi The Progress of V. M. I. ,1 1°TX ? L ' STOMS are deeply rooted at V. M. I., but precedents established L ' (I l 5= y P ' ' ° ' blindly followed in shaping the plans and policies n 5 i r ' S s| ° the future. Such an institution as V. M. I. must naturally be con- fj ' ] ( servative, but the conservatism practiced at the Institute is tempered l j jj with rational foresight and proven innovations. Consequently, the history of V. M. I. If] I ■ has been one of achievement and constant progress. i ' ij Beginning in 1839 with a corps of thirty-two cadets and a few mediocre buildings, ti the Institute now boasts of a corps of six hundred and fifty, and all the buildings are not only adequate, but have been rendered up-to-date. In addition to these a con- structive building program is being constantly carried out. In the past few years great improvements have been made in the form of the Alumni Athletic Field, new academic buildings, Jackson Memorial Hall, and a thoroughly modern addition to barracks which includes an alumni hall. However, the accomplishments of the past have not caused the sons of V. M. I. to gloat in inactive contentment, but have spurred them on to greater efforts. Never did a school have more loyal alumni than has V. M. I., and to them the ¥i Institute owes much of its progress. They have worked unceasingly for the better- ' ' ' S ment of their Alma Mater, and certainly they can point to the fruits of their labor with pride. In October, 1924, General Edward West Nichols resigned as superintendent of V. M. I. after having rounded out fifty years of service — true service which was synony- imous to advancement for his beloved institution. It was he who planned constantly for the promotion of V. M. I. along every line, and his was the energy and ability B that turned dreams of greatness into actualities. P Now a new era of progress has started. General William H. Cocke has taken ' ' ' command, and he is striving to better V. M. I. in every way. Already the academic standard has been raised, athletics are being placed on a sound financial basis, the most modern systems of military instruction are being employed, and the R. O. T. C. is intrenched at V. M. I. as at no other college in the country. A landscape architect has been employed with the view of beautifying the grounds and of selecting suitable sites for future buildings. Construction on a new gymnasium will begin before the present term is over, and thorough laboratories for engineering courses will be pro- vided. The library is being steadily expanded, and means are being provided for an extensive building program in the near future. J r Although V. M. I. is steadily expanding and broadening, it remains, as it always S [i has been, a molder of real men, valuable to the nation, not only in time of war, but in . ' 3 ' 1 time of peace as well. Xv g The Library Maury-Brooke Hall Front of Barracks Scott-Shipp Hall The Dri e |. CKS() AlhMORlAL H. LI, HoiDIX ' s StATL L Ul A ,HlM,i(JX View From Lovers ' Leap • i 1 if -r x ' ■ ' ■ ■- f i • ■ ■ . ' f ..... ■ - • . mi- ■- ' ' ■ ■ ' -.. ' i r . 6 ' ■■■ HHipf   ' PI H . ■ -: ■ ' 4 f H 1 - u 9 r Vf S.,.: J Av - V. ;,, m .■ ■ - The Home of General Cocke The Old Guard Tree Brigadier-General William H. Cocke Brigadier-General William H. Cocke vas born at City Point, Prince George County, Vir- ginia, September 12, 1874. After attending high school in Staunton he entered V. M. I., grad- uating here in 1894 as the first Jackson Hope medalist with the degree of B.S. in Civil Engineer- ing. General Cocke was shortly thereafter appointed commandant of cadets and professor of matheiTiatics and German at Kemper Military Academy. During the three years that he spent there the general pursued the study of law. In 1898 he was graduated in that course at Wash- ington University, St. Louis. He served as a first lieutenant in the Fourth Missouri Volunteers during the Spanish-American War. From the cessation of hostilities until 1905 General Cocke practiced law in St. Louis with eminent success. At that time he was made president and general manager of the St. Louis Chemical Company in St. Louis, Mo. It was during the same year that he married Miss Anne Jeanette Owen, of St. Joseph, Mo., who is also of Virginia origin. She is descended from Admiral Radford and General Kearney. In 1907 General Cocke returned to St. Louis, organized and became president and general manager of the Commercial Acid Company. He continues as president, though the name has been changed to the Southern Acid Sulphur Company. Upon America ' s entrance into the World ' ar he was commissioned major in the Thirty-fifth Division, Missouri National Guards. While in France with this organization General Cocke studied at and was graduated from the Army General Staff College at Langres. He was with his division at St. Mihiel, Argonne Forest, Verdun, and Metz. At the April meeting of the Board of Visitors last year General Cocke was unanimously elected to the supcrintendency. He assumed command October i, 1924. Since this date he has grasped the Institute reins with a firm hand and is driving vigorously ahead. His policy has been one of betterment in every department, in every phase of cadet life and activity where there can be betterment. Ever before him is the vision of greater things and, with head in the clouds but with feet planted on solid ground, he is striving to realize them. Even now genuine results are evident on everv hand. 11 Faculty Major-General E. W. Nichols Superintendent Emeritus Lecturer on Pure and A pplird Mallinnntics Col. Hunter Pexdletox M.A., Ph.D. Professor of Chemistry IM ' H f M M rfPttK ' ' 1 fmt M ' m Faculty Col. Francis Mallory C.E. Professor of Pliysics Col. Henry Clinton Ford B.S., Ph.D. Professor of History !i Faculty Col. Charles Wyatt Watts C.E. Professor of Mathematics Col. AViLLLAM M. Hunley A.B. Professor of Economics and Political History Faculty Col. Thomas A. E. Moseley A.B., Ph.D. Projrssor of Frcncli and Sfajiish Col. Robert B. Poague B.S. Professor of DrsiriptlTr Groimlry and Draiciiit Faculty Col. Harding Poi.k Major, Cavalry, V. S. A. Commandant of Cadets Col. George A. Derevshire Lieutenant U. S. A., Retired Executive Officer II Faculty Col. Ra-imon ' i) E. Dixon M.A. I ' rofissor of F.ni tisli and Lilrralu W{ Col. Robert Scott Spil lan M.D. Professor of liioloi y and PosI Sun ron Faculty Col. Edward Sthidtmaxx M.A., Ph.D. Professor of Miticralo jy and Geology ■ ' 9r ' H H ' ' H Kk JK ' iii v 0 1 H ' BiW ' ' . 1 K ' 1 ' ' jtsVis m k lHI Col. Ste v. rt W. Axdersox M.S. P. rofessor of Electrical Enybicering Faculty Lt.-Col. Sa.ml el M. Mii.LxiiR, Jr. B.S., M.A. Associate Profissor of Modrrn Languages II Lt.-Col. B. Davis Mavo B.S. Associate Professor of Matliematics ■ - . ' !r- tfr j a.ttix: K6irt: Faculty Col. James A. Axdrrson C.E. Professor of Civil Eni inrerinij Lt.-Col. George L. Bartox M.A., Ph.D. .Issotialr Profrssor of Latin and Frrndi Faculty Lt.-Col. Benjamin- F. Crowsox B.S. Associate Professor of Eiitjlisli % Lt.-Coi.. RnnHRT Lee Rates I.L.B., M.A., Ph.D. .Issocialc Professor of Psyeliotoijy and Pliilosopliy Faculty Major Frank A. CiRovE B.S. Ouarlri master ] Iajor Hexlky p. Bovkix B.S. -hijuint I ' rofi-ssor of Mathematics and Draivin h ' ' I ■III Faculty Major Sterling M. Heflix B.S. Adjuncl Profissor of Physics Major Herxaxdo M. Read A.B. Adjunct Professor of Enylislt and History Faculty Major Johx E. Towxes Major, U. S. A., Retiicd AJjuntt Profrssor of llisliiry Major Robert J. Trixkle B.S. Adjunct Profrssor of Eli-i riail Erit inrrrinij Faculty Major J. A. B. Dillard U.S. .Icijuncl Professor of Cliemistry Major Blaxdv B. Clarksox B.S. Adjunct Professor of Malhematics 4a EEZS Faculty Major RoithRT A. Marr, jr. B.s. Adjunct Professor of Civil Engineerinrj C3SZL y«vy. - 1 f. til ll Assistant Professors Captain J. H. C. Mann Captain R. C. Weaver Captain L. S. Roberts Captain A. H. Graham Captain S. F. Blain Captain L. H. Ryland Captain J. H. Backus Captain J. L. Sims Captain F. L. Thompson Captain R. C. V ' ates Captain C. W. Lewis Administrative Staff CoLo.N-EL George A. Derbyshire Execuli-ve Officer Captain- S. F. Blain „, „ Captain L. H. Rvland Assistant Adjutant CoLOKEL Robert S. Spilman Sur ieon Major Ernest A. Sale - nanf Offi, Major James W. McClunc Treasu Captain Lewis E. Steele Military Store Keeper Colonel Joseph R. Anderson Historiographer Miss Nellie Tracy Gibbs Librarian cer rer Departments of Instruction Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering Cnemical Engineering Liberal Arts Civil Engineering Colonel James A. Anderson Colonel Robert B. Poague Major Robert A. Marr, Jr. Captain J. H. C. Mann Blacksher Bolton BOXLEY Britton Br VAN Campbell Clarkson Cooper, B. P. Dadmun Derby Adams, J. T. Adams, T. T. Bell Bohlken Carson, L. S. Cheek Clarke, D. cummincs Fain FOLKES Gillespie Good Greiner Harmeling First Class Douthat Fields, D. Hanes Hatchett Holt, H. Hunter Jones, B. Jones, L. Land Second Class Hart, J. Hayes Hopkins, L. Johnson, C. E. Lamb Lucas Marchant Maxwell McElrath Mears Move Neale Nevin McDowell Meisel Morrison Nelson Nugent Peebles Pillow Reilly Richardson Stroud Pace Pendleton Powell Smith, P. W. Smith, W. W. Spivey Stevens Thyson Troxler Watson Webster Weil Williams, R. Woodward 48 Electrical Engineering Colonel Franxis Mallorv Major Robert J. Trinkle Colonel Stewart W. Anderson Major First Class Sterling M. Heflin Black, J. Goodridge Owens, J. C. Brlnghurst Hill Perrin Clements Hopkins, W. A. Phillips, G. Cobb Hudgins Taylor, B. Deak Lake Warwick Ferguson Marshall, S. W. Watson Glazebrook Moore, M. Second Class White, J. 1 Baker DiUGUID Neville Barberie Fonsten Noble BOULDIN Griffith, L. S. Steele Carson, S. A. Hart, S. Sutherland Chable HiNMAN Taylor Chapman Jamison Von Schilling, H. Couch Mabie Von Schilling, M. Covington i ' • 1 ■ ' . Metcalfe Morris, E. T. 49 Yeager 1 Chemical Engineering Colonel Hunter Pendleton ' Colonel Edward Steidtmak Major J.j. mes A. B. Dillard Captain Albert H. Graham C. P. Brown J. M. Davidson T. A. Feild C. E. Foster H. T. Galt First Class R. E. Glendy R. L. Granger L. A. Griffith A. D. Henderson J. V. Hope G. A. Marsh T. V. Moore C. D. Pitts R. W. Wells J. E. Zendt J. R. Adkins N. B. Barkley S. C. Barnett A. W. Deitrich Second Class C. Frothincham V. McMann B. P. Rosanoff G. J. Shaffer D. R. Thomas V. Ware J. B. White J. A. Willis Liberal Arts Colonel Henrv C. Ford Colonel M ' illl m M. Hunlev Colonel Raymond E. Dlvon Lieutenant-Colonel Benjamin F. Crovvson Lieutenant-Colonel Robert L. Bates Major Hernando M. Read Major John E. Townes First Class T. M. Almond O. B. Andrews J. E. Anthony W. W. Bohannon M. Brandon W. Bruton H. P. Cooper T. M. Davis E. S. Ferebee C. R. Freeman M. M. GoODE J. B. Haslam J. F. Holt H. H. HOLTZMAN L. J. Houston W. I. Hurt L. E. Johnson J. P. JUNKIN M. K. Kellogg W. R. Kell.,gg L W. Liu J. L. Lucy T. W. McCracken H. McGill S. G. Neikirk J. S. Parkinson C. J. Perrv J. C. Redue J. Robinson W. Rodenburg W. M. Sanders J. H. Short J. C. Smith T. R. Spady F. T. Spangler S. W. Taylor S. W. Tseng M. P. Watkins W. R. Williams H. Wilson D. Witt R. Yowell Secoxd Class A. M. Bryan P. E. Caldwell W. G. Cleveland H. T. Duncan S. T. Fisher R. Gibson C. R. Hammond R. K. Hines J. R. Hopkins J. B. James H. B. Johnson E. M. KiREY W. G. Massev J. R. Mathewson T. P. Mathewson G. H. Lipscomb J. L. Lyerly H. F. Mui W. R. Perkins S. R. Perry M. T. Rives W. B. Saunders W. Scott R. B. Sheffield R. B. Shelly S. Sightler C. Smith R. A. Stone H. C. TOMEC D. A. Travis J. S. Wise W. R. White above: v. m. I. VERSUS Cornell below: v. M. I. SQUADRON SsJKg jttgsa JJ i f: (TT A S S E s To tne Classes 3jY HEN the final echo of applause that has been given |wBM J to the last man of the class has died on the noon- j f W i ' % day breezes of June seventeenth ; when the newly emancipated Rats have risen from their seats and shaken the crimps from their white-clad knees, preparatory to joining with the First and Second Classes to march across the Hill to listen to the knighting of the Commandant ' s elect — when all this has taken place, the Class of 1 925 will have com- pleted three years, eleven months, twenty-nine and one-half days of hard work — graduates of the Institute. Then will the associations that have been formed since that distant Sep- tember, 1 92 1 , be broken, in some cases forever, and the class as a unit will have passed into history. To those fully acquainted with V. M. I., it is useless to explain that the class forms a base of the structure upon which our life is regulated. It is in it that our friendships are formed, and through it that our ideals are perpetuated. Stepping forth to meet the greater adventure of our in- dividual careers, the Class of 1 925 leaves to the Class of 1 926 the glamor of a First Class year; to the Class of 1927, the golden dreams and realities of the class ring; and to the Class of 1928, the heritage of Third Class joys and sorrows. May they each find something of joy in their respective lots. 1 i! First Class Tyree McDaniel Almond . . Robert Willis Kellogg Daniel Witt . . President . Vice-President Historian i l it ' i ' v ri m ¥ Ml li yA- AV - tfSgBQMB!y!sV ' V -V -V S6 ' . . -y. i F :7 V7 ' Tke Class of 1925 !.n SI II Unlike important Shakespearean events, our arrival at the Institute as rats was not heralded from afar by earthquakes, hailstorms, or similar phenomena. In fact, as we trudged through the Limit Gates for the first time, all the world seemed at peace, and totally unaware of the great event that was taking place in our lives. No doubt many of the two hundred and eighty-seven would have turned back if they had real- ized what the next four years held in store for them. As we passed through the Arch and into the Court- yard, nothing was heard except the sharp commands of the Old Cadets, who were initiating our class into the secrets of ratdom. Our insignifi- cance was brought to our attention in various methods best known to the brotherhood that has gone before. And how keenly we felt our lowly status! Slowly time passed, with what seemed to our harassed and homesick souls, to be wings of lead, until finally, the all too short Christ- mas furlough made a w ' elcome break for most of us. And then, before we knew it, the trees became green again, and there dawned that festive day when the lowly rodent was made a full-fledged Old Cadet. Finals at last! That seemingly never to be realized dream, which had haunted our most blissful fancies throughout the long weary year. And shall we ever forget that first summer leave? We were a different class, both in spirit and in number, after a short ten weeks at home. Wi th the full realization of what lay ahead, ' 25 started out on the most hectic year of its career at V. M. I., for in every third class there is a certain amount of Beelzebub which must have an outlet. We had recourse to the usual outlet, for, when Bombs are Bombs, and Men are Children is BBBBSfev-s ' ■ i L- ' . S8 II an expression that adequately ex- plains the activities of any Third Class. Back again after two more months of delightful inactivity, this time as Second Classmen. Any man who has ever been to V. M. I. will tell that the third year means more to a Keydet than any other in his whole life. For it is then that he be- gins really to know and appreciate his brother rats and to catch the true meaning of the V. M. I. spirit. The whole class is welded into a brother- hood that not only extends over the First Class year, but continues to be a wonderful influence throughout his hfe. Early in December, of the Second Class year, the coveted Class Ring makes its appearance, and then, as a climax, the Second Class- men are hosts to the outgoing class. the entire corps, and the multitude of visitors. Six strenuous weeks at Camp Meade and a scant month at home preceded our return to the Institute as the ruling class. We were First Classmen at last! Just what that means can be understood only by those who have worn the gray. The many privileges and responsibilities gave to ' 25 the enormous task of maintaining the traditions and cus- toms that have so characterized V. M. I. for the past eighty years. And now, after the four years have passed, we look back and wonder if we did justice to our trust. We gave our best, and we hope that the lower classes may profit by our ex- periences. To the Classes of ' 26, ' 27, and ' 28 we wish all the success in the world in carrying on the work of making true V. M. I. men. m w -■i--}n k.= |r X w - .. . 5 — — —1 h l m xk ' m ' xivmiii i.wBmm.Tam vtmm i maf mssBssi i Hunter Pendleton, Lexington, Va. Born 1858. Matriculated 1890. Engineers -Olc Rat Behold! the finest man alive. Your natural assumption will be that some- thing is wrong — there is — you ' re wrong yourself. He is actually our brother rat, and we ' re mighty proud of the fact. Although a rat for thirty-five years, he has the enviable record of never having attended a sheenie. This how- ever, did not spoil him, for he vas a pretty good mister. ' ' He is a shining star in his classes and has delved deeply into the mysteries of a science known as chemistry. To impart his knowledge to those less fortunate ones is a source of much pleasure to him, and if we fail to absorb much of it, none of the blame should go to him. He is always ready with a remark cal- culated to ease the ignominy of failure, and many are indebted to him for this kindly characteristic. The most intricate details of the science have been made simple to the struggling chemists under his efficient tutelage. His spontaneous wit and humor have endeared him to all with whom he has come in contact. His athletic career, although not one of actual participation in events, has, nevertheless, been very active. He has served as a member of the Athletic Coun- cil and is an ardent rooter — never failing to take part in a snake dance when such opportunity presents itself. So, Ole Rat, in parting it is useless to wish you success, for you have already gathered abundantly the fruits thereof. But we will wish you continued success, and in doing so are sure that no matter what your goal may be, it will not ex- ceed your grasp. Set: can you do this m t Tyree McDaniel Almoxj:), A.B., Lynchburg, Va. Born 1903. Matriculated 1921. Cavalry Tyree, Ty Fourth Class — Pvt. Company E , Class Pres. Lynchburg Club, A. M. A. Club. Third Class — Corp. Company E . Class Pres.. Sec. Treas. A. M. A. Club. Sec. Treas. Lynch- burg Club. Second Class — Sgt. Company ■■E , Class Pres., Vice-Pres. A. M. A. Club. Vice-Pres. Lynchburg Club, Treas. A. P. S. A., Vice-Pres. Anglo-Saxon Club. Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Lieut. Company B , Class Pres.. Hop Committee, Pres. Honor Court. V. C, Pres. Lynchburg Club, A. M. A. Ciub, Marshal Final German ■■To he ils be giv Here is a man who, through his four years with us, has stood as a criterion of all activities in which he has participated. From the start, Tyree ' s sterling qualities for leadership were realized, as evidenced by his election to the office of class president. A wiser choice could not have been made, for he has proved a capable leader through the trials of a rat year, the unrest of a third class year, the calm of the second class, and was our guiding spirit during the last year of responsibilities. What more could be expected of any man. ' His talent along military lines is plainly shown by his promotion from corporal, to sergeant, to lieutenant. During his second class year Tyree cast his lot with the Liberal Artists; not on account of any mental necessity, for he is, indeed, a clever scholar and an ardent admirer of Schopenhauer. Ty ' s affairs of love, or more correctly his affair of love — for he has never had but one — has suffered considerable variation, sending him sometimes to the heights of ecstasy, and other times to the depths of despair. This can ' t go on forever, though, says ■ ' Tyree. In parting, we can truly say that the Institute has lost a most versatile man. And although the world may at first seem indifferent, we know that it cat) offer no problem or situation with which ■■Tyree cannot successfully cope. Good luck, Ty, old boy, and may your success outside be as great as it has been here. Vour friends are many and varied, and let us hope that they will be as tried and true as ) ' 0u have been. Oliver Burxside Axdrews, Jr., A.B., Chattanooga, Tenn. Born 1904. Matriculated 1921. Infantry O. B. , ' ' Mr. B. O. Fourth Class — Pvt. Companj- E . Tenn. -Miss. Club. Third Class — Pvt. Company •C . Tenn. -Miss. Club. Second Class — Pvt. Company C , Vice-Pres. Tenn. -Miss. Club. Athletic Editor ' ■Bullet . Company Baseball, Gym Team. Editor-in-Chief ■•Sniper . Scrub Football. Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company ■ ' C ' . P. P. Club. Pres. Tenn. -Miss. Club. Company Football. Boxing Squad. Associate Editor Bomb ' . Editor-in-Chief ■■Sniper ' , O. G. ' s Assn.. Anglo-Saxon Club, Marshal Final German; Valedictorian. •■He had ad to tongue to persuade, and a hand to execute. This bright, pleasing countenance, Avith a pseudo-intelligent look grafted on by White ' s kind photographer, seems destined to accompany O. B. through life. But, gentle reader, don ' t entertain the thought for a minute, misled by our some- what flippant style, that this is in the nature of a hindrance. In glancing back over the events of late years we are reminded of one in particular, quite regular of occurrence. In the Third Class year, fate seemed to spare no blows to the subject of this disconnected player. We recall with gen- uine sighs the death-like silence that pervaded the mess hall every night when the adjutant unmercifully read out the list of woe, ' •The following men will per- form night tours as indicated — and these unfortunates invariably headed the column : Andrews, O., Attwell, Bailey, F., Burkhalter — . Those were days (and by days we mean nights, too) of tribulation. When V. M. I. decided to enter a real magazine in the field of humorous college publications, O. B., with his inimitable style as a writer both of prose and of poetry, his originality, and his managerial ability, was recognized as the only man for the job. The instantaneous success of the Sniper shows that we did not err in our judgment. Stay with ' em, O. B. We wish you the best of luck in all that you may undertake in later life. I ■::)mmamtS!S- James Coleman Anthony, A.B., Richmond, Va. Born 1903. Matriculated 1921. Artillery Jimmy, Jiems Fourth Class — Pvt. Company D . Richmond Club, Literary Society. Third €la«s — Corp. Company D , Scrub Football. Literary Society, Richmond Club. Second Class — Sgt. Company D . Literary Society, Wrestling Squad, Scrub Football. Asso- ciate Editor Cadet . Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Lieut. Company C , Literary Society. Richmond Club. Kifle Club, Assistant Editor Cadet , Wrestling Squad, Golf Club, Company Football, Marshal Final German. He was so generally civil that nobody thanked him for it. A goodly proportion of the best men in every class since 1839 has been made up of men from Richmond, and the Class of ' 25 is no exception. James C. Anthony is from Richmond. His record at V. M. I. has been that of a man who came here as meek and unobtrusive as the rest, but who, through sheer personal merit, has made his little niche in the annals of the Institute. Because of its especial applicability to Jimmie, the time-worn old adage, You can ' t keep a good man down, may well be quoted. At the end of our rat year, the name of Anthony, J. C, was not on the list of those to be cadet corporals, but it was not many months before he was allowed to don chevrons. And the same thing happened again in the next year, for he was not made a sergeant until October. It seemed as if there were some higher power striving against fate to steer Jimmie into the ranks of the O. G. ' s. Evidently this most unjust power realized the utter futility of depriving such a man of an office, for at finals of the following year he was commissioned a lieutenant. It is better to have tried and failed than never to have tried at all. That sums up very concisely Jimmie ' s athletic career. He has been out for every- thing from fencing to football, hut as yet his picture is unheralded on the sport page of our Sunday papers. Although you have gained a high position in barracks life, Jimmie, you have gained still more in the affections of your classmates. May we meet you often in the years to come. Jo Pat Black, B.S., Shreveport, La. Born }o Pat, Brother B 905. Matriculated Cavalry fn. Turtle Fourth Class — Pvt. Coniuany B . Louisiana Clul), Baptist Church Club. Third Class — Corp. Company B , Secretary Louisiana Club. Literary Society. Baptist Church Club. Second Class — Pvt. Company B , Louisiana Club, Literary Society, Debatinp Team, Company Rifle Team, Business Manager ■■Bullet , Executive Comm. A. I. E. E., Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company ■■B ' , Business Manager Bomb ' , Louisiana Club, Literary Society, Debating Team, Secretary A. I. E. E., Company Football, Company Rifle Team, Marshal Final German. tongue. In the year 1921, A.D., the Institute was shocked by the arrival in Washing- ton Arch of the person depicted above. The astonished O. D., gasping in be- wilderment at the apparition before his eyes, after a few moments came to his senses long enough to ask ' ■Who, why, and whence for the unusual sight. Enough of this, kind reader. We will frighten you no more for fear that you will turn over the page and hence miss the history of one of ' 25 ' s greatest sons — none other than Jo Pat Black of Shreveport, La, The Class of ' 25 realized the Second Class year what a valuable asset they had in Brother Ben, and bestowed upon him the honor of business manager of the Bullet. In military lines he showed his skill as a marksman by making the company rifle team. Later we learned of his ability to argue, when he was elected a member of the debating team. In his First Class year Jo Pat came forth with even more honors, for not only was he business manager of the Bo.mb and a member of the executive committee, but also president of the Anglo- Saxon Club. Jo Pat, when we organize our million dollar corporation, we want you to be at its head. Ability and resourcefulness are yours; they will ahvays find recognition along with the value of your friendship. 1 David William Blacksher, B.S., Mobile, Ala. Born 1903. Matriculated 19 1. Field Artillery Billy, Bouncing Baby, D. IF. Fourth Class — Pvt. Company D , Tliird Class — Corp. Company D . Set-oiul Class — Pvt. Company D , Asst. Cheer Leader, Asst. Manager Baseball, Polo Squad, A. S. C. E., Rifle Club, Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company --D , Polo Squad, A. S. C. E., Rifle Club, O. G. ' s Assn., Marshal Final German. The women simply adored him; His lips %vere like Cupid ' s bow; But he never ventured to use them. And so they voted him slow. Upon a certain evil day in September, 1921, a kinky-headed youth was seen to come bouncing through Limit Gates. If the Institute had known what it was in for it is very doubtful if it would have accepted our Bouncing Billy, for it hasn ' t quit giggling yet. This boy has a laugh that is dangerously in- fectious. Whenever he starts a story he starts laughing. When he starts you start, and you don ' t finish until he does and he never stops. As a Rat Billy became one of the best liked men in the class, and as the years rolled by and we became better acquainted we all began to like his broad smile and merry voice more and more. His is the kind of personality that grows on you. As a Third Classman he was up to as much devilment as the next one. He was the average radical. Then came our Second Class year. This is the year that a keydet really be- comes acquainted with his brother rats. And it was during this time that Billy showed us his true value. He did his share to ease along our monotonous life by keeping us happy. R. O. T. C. camp followed this year and our bouncing baby boy really bounced about Maryland on an artillery caisson. He saw Balti- more from Light street to Catonsville and that city is somewhat the worse for his sojourn. D. W. passed his First Class year dodging subs, being officer of the guard, and going on F. C. P. As Kipling says it: I ' ll meet him later on In that place where he has gone. And when we do meet we ' ll give an old yell for the Class of ' 25. Billy, you are close to the hearts of us all and we all wish you the greatest luck in the world. We know that you are bound to succeed. Willis Wilson Bohannan, A.B., Surry, Va. Born 190+. Matriculated 1921. Cavalry Bo, Ifec IFillie, Flaming Fourth { ' lass — Pvt. Company B , Tidewater Club, Episcopal Churcti Ciub. Tliird Class — Pvt. Company P , Tidewater Club. Episcopal Church Club. Second Class — Pvt. Company B , Tidewater Club, Episcopal Church Club, Literary Society, Mar- shal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company B , Tidewater Club, Episcopal Church Club. Asst. News Editor Cadet , Marshal Final German. Man his sta and that soul that can be ho St is the nly perfect Putting liis past life behind him and casting his peroxide locks to the mercy of the cold, cruel world (and the post barber with his regulation haircuts), Bo came to us in the fall of that well-remembered year of 1921. He found his place in B Company and for ten months did his best to make that organi- zation a smooth-working combination. As a Third Classman Bo roomed in the center of the Third Class area, and his room was the center of many a water fight, from which he always came out wringing wet from head to foot. About this time there turned up one thing that Bo always tried to keep secret. This is a matter of which we can say little, but we still wonder about the origin and contents of the baby-pink missives that arrived at frequent intervals. But dignity clothed him upon becoming a First Classman, and Willis set out to better his record as well as to gain new laurels in his chosen work. As a sideline he did yoeman service as an aide on the Cadet staff and proved that he could make a success of whatever engaged his attention. Bo ' s school days are probably not over, nor are his affairs with the gentle sex, but with his admirable disposition and sterling qualities, this classmate of ours is sure to win the biggest battle of all and acquit himself as well outside as he has here at the Institute. What more could be asked? Channing Moore Bolton, Jr., B.S., Charlottesville, Va. Born 1903. Matriculated 1921. Artillery Chan, Lwwny, BoW Fourth Class — Pvt. Company •■£ , Piedmont Club. Thii-d Class — Pvt. Company B . Piedmont Club. Second Class — Pvt. Company B . Piedmont Club, Marshal Pinal Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company ■B , Piedmont Club, O. G. ' s Assn.. Marshal Final German. The noblest mind the best contentment has. Selecting the rigor of military existence rather than the easy life of The University, Chan was found along with the rest of us who entered these grey walls in the fall of ' 21. Like his brother rats, he was the frequent recipient of many an invitation to Third Class receptions, but despite these and other ordeals of his rat year, Channing emerged not only successful in his studies, but also high in the regard of his classmates. A lover of horses and a good mathematician, we naturally found Lawny one of those fortunate (?) enough to be assigned to the Field Artillery during his Third Class year. That he was best fitted for this branch was easily seen at Camp Meade, where more than once he maneuvered horses, men, and guns across the sands in true sheik form. Civil engineering claimed most of Chan ' s time during the last two years, and what he doesn ' t know about figuring stresses and strains could be written on a postage stamp. The construction of roads and bridges seems to exert an irresistible attraction for him, although the reason for this interest has yet to be- come apparent. That Chan was a big-dog long before he saw Camp Meade may be proved best by the attention he has lately received from a place known as Hollins. Now that a certain person is abroad we find Chan interested chiefly in only foreign mail. It is with keen regret that we bid Chan good-bye, for as a sincere friend and a true classmate he could not be surpassed. Abney Saunders Boxlev, B.S., Roanoke, Va. Born 1903. Matriculated 1921. Infantry .lb, Box, A. S., Major, Tola Fourth Class — Pvt. Companv B , Freshman Rifle Team, Roanoke Club. Scrub Foot- ball. Third Class — Corp. Company E . Scrub Football, Roanoke Club. Second Class — Sgt. Company E , Varsity Football Squad, Asst. Man. Baseball, Asst. Man. Basketball, Roanoke Club, Company Rifle Team, A. S. C. E., Company Baseball, Mar- shal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company E , Varsity Football Squad, Roanoke Club, Company Rifle Team, A. S. C. E., Manager Varsity Baseball, Athletic Council, Sharpshooter, Company Baseball, Marshal Final German. He with all the charm ot woman. He with all the breadth of man. If } ' ou will give us but a moment or so of your attention, gentle reader, and tear your eyes from the picture above, we will endeavor in part to give a short biography of the four best years yet lived through by the object of your admiration. During the Bolshevik period of his cadetship, Abney was always with the boys and contributed his share toward the entertainment of Ackus Bacchus and Old Nick. His conclusions never seemed to agree with the Calculus book, and most of his time was spent trying to prove it incorrect. He never succeeded. At the end of his Third Class year Abney had formed such a strong attachment for V. M. I., and all that it stands for, that he hated even to leave it for the summer furlough, and consequently spent his vacation at the Rockbridge Bath ' s Summer School. During his senior year some great mistake was made in military circles be- cause Abney ' s sleeve was absolutely clean of chevrons. However, he was too modest to create any trouble over the error and devoted his time to study and anxious waiting (in vain most of the time) for a letter from Lynchburg. Al- though never a star man, Abney managed by hard work and application to stay above the 7.5 line, and his dip is the reward for those weary hours which seemed so hopeless at the time. With estimable qualities of manhood added to a determined attitude in everything which you tackle, we know that you can be nothing but a success, Abney, and we of ' 25 feel proud to have been one of your classmates. Here ' s luck until we meet again. . jS 1 y 1 1 .1 Morris Braxdox, Jr., A.B., Atlanta, Ga. Born 1903. Matriculated 1921. Cavalry Morris, Bran Fourth Class — Pvt. Company E , Ga. Club. Third Class — Corp. Company C , Sec. Ga. Club. Second Class — Sgt. Company ■•£ . Vice-Pres. Ga. Club, Asst. Manager Bas- ketball. Sniper Staff, Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company E , Pres. Ga. Club, Circulation Manager Sniper, Hop Committee, Manager Basicetball, O. G. ' s Assn., Marshal Final node abarrass ' d brov ■itten — Gentle Ignoring the nearby offerings of two of the South ' s most important univer- sities, Morris decided to cast his lot with the Class of ' 25, and the fall of 1921 found him, in company with some two hundred and eighty other highly nervous freshmen, entering V. M. I. After the usual settling-down period, Morris soon found his stride. His work, both in academic and military endeavors, was of the highest order, and he emerged from the embryo stage a high-ranking corporal. Returning to the old grind for his Second Class year, Morris selected the course of liberal arts, and straightway demonstrated his ability in his chosen field. At the close of the season Morris was elected manager of basketball for the season i924- ' 25. The choice was a good one, and he has been always on the job for the Big Team. About three months before finals it became evident to those in authority that justice was not being done — and we find Morris once more raised from the ranks, this time to the rank of sergeant, which office he held to the end of the year. Possessed of a fund of humor, though not boisterous, quick to appreciate the good in others, yet unmindful of his own accomplishments, Morris is a man with a high ideal and the courage to pursue it. Can you feature that? Hexry Bocock Brixghurst, B.S., Houston, Texas Born 1904. Matriculated 1921. Artillery Mike, Monk, Henry Fonrtli Class — Pvt. Company B , Texas Club, Presbyterian Church Club. Third Class — Corp. Company E , Texas Club, Presbyterian Church Club. Second Class — Sgt. Company A , Texas Club. Presbyterian Church Club. Company Baseball, Mar- shal Final Ball. First Class — First Lieut. Company E , Texas Club, President Presbyterian Church Club. Executive Comm. A. I. E. E., Company Football, Mar- shal Final German. I see. but cannot reach, the height That lies forever in the light. Texas has sent many men to V. M. I., but none can surpass, and few can equal, the keydet whose countenance graces the top of this page. Like a lamb to the slaughter, Henry came and reported for duty. From then on he spent his time studying and keeping out of harm ' s way, but when finals came around he was not one of the chosen few to have stripes bestowed upon him. As a Third Classman he came into his own. At makeovers he was given a well-earned corporalcy, and performed his duty so well that when finals came around again he was a high ranking sergeant. Mike decided to cast his lot with the electricians and see what made the sparks fly when the wheels went ' round. Many a table has shown why the current flowed backward and not forward, but it flowed. After six enjoyable weeks at camp Mike and several other keydets decided to spend the remainder of the summer at that well-known summer resort, Rockbridge Baths. Here, as always, he was quite a sheik with the fair maidens, and it was with a feeling of regret (?) that he bid the place good-bye. Monk ' s career at V. M. I. has been a great success. There isn ' t a man in the corps who doesn ' t look up to him with respect and admiration. Stay with ' em, Henry, old boy. We are for you, and we know you will make good. ■m HI: Clark Veazie Brixton, B.S., Rutherford, N. J. Born 1903. Matriculated 1921. Artillery Clark, Breezy, C. V. Fourth Class — Pvt. Company C , Tankee Club. Third Class — Corp. Company B Yankee Club. Second Class — Sgt. Company ■ ' B ' . A. S. C. E., Yankee Club. Marshal Final Ball. Fii-st Class— Pvt. Company B , A. S. C. B., Yankee Club, Marshal Final German, O. G. ' s Assn. He who knows nothing base, fears nothing known. In commemorating the many deeds which have been done by a man through- out the good and bad days of a four-year career at college, there is a tempting desire for the writer to give only his faults. To do so would considerably diminish the length of this article. Back in the fall of 1921 we were all Rats together and that fact in itself denotes silence and unimportance. Coming down from a Northern metropolis, Breezy, like the rest of us, found things quite different from what he had expected. For four years he has kept faith with his brother rats and stands at last on the eve of completing this, his first real life ' s work. And so it is need- less to recall in detail each year as we pass along, but there are several pre- dominating features which deserve mention. In the Third Class he was Corporal Britton, and in the following year ser- geant, but he always remembered that he was not the only pebble on the beach. Being inspired by the ambition of many cadets to succeed in some branch of engineering, he followed the best course at the institute, ' ' namely, civil ; and is now wrestling w ith anything from temptation on down in a most professional wav. We characterize Clark as a Keydet, serious without soberness, brilliant without showiness, and manly without restraint. V. M. I. expects much of him, as we know that much must be forthcoming in after life from one to whom so much is given. Charles Pugh Brown, B.S., Eufaula, Ala. Born 1904. Matriculated 1921. Engineers Charlie, Pu, C. P. Fourth Class— Pvt. Company C , Third Class — Pvt. Company C , Alabama Glut Second Class — Sgt. Company B , Alabama Club. Marshal Final Ball. First Class- Pvt. Company B , Alabama Club, Marshal Final German. Attracted by the renown of one of the few, if not the only institution in the United States, etc., Charlie decided to try barrack ' s life if for only one year. The fact that he finished the entire four seems to prove that he found it to his liking, for certain it is that the institute found him to its liking. At the end of the first year, Meester Sapooski seemed to have left Pu ' s name off the list of those to be, but by the time the next finals came around the omission was noticed and Brown, C. P. became one of the sergeants of B Company. Ignoring the course in Someille under Colonel Morpheus, he entrusted his destinies to the hands of Labbie Jim, ' ' who is the only person living who can explain the paradox, Why is a molecule. The summer leave at Camp Meade must have been a turning point in his life. It cannot truthfully be said that any one calic came in for an undue amount of attention. They all seemed to exert an irresistible attraction for him. Or he for them, whichever way one cares to put it. There are prevalent rumors that he left Baltimore with a sad heart, even the lure of the bright lights of Eufaula ' s one and only street failing to interest him. We wish you all kinds of luck, Charlie, feeling sure of the success you will gain after leaving your old Alma Mater. ' . ' ,:-7, ' .i vE.?ir-; ;r. , tiSiMsM:;: Thomas Wade Brutox, A.B., Candor, N. C. Born 1902. Matriculated 1921. j Cavalry IVade, Breezy Fiiurth Class — Pvt. Companj ' •■C . N. C. Club. Third Class — Pvt. Compan; N. C. Club. Company Baseball. .Seeonrt Class — Sgt. Company ■ ' C . Asst. Bus Cadet , Vlce-Pres. N. C. Club, A. P. S. A.. Asst. Mgr. Polo, Hop Comm., Varsit Squad, Marshal Final Bail, First Class — Lieut. Company E , Asst. Adve Mgr. Cadet , A. P. S. A., Mgr. Polo, Hop Comm., N. C. Club, Varsity Polo, C. A. Cabinet, Marshal Final German. Why Wade came to V. M. I. we have never discovered, for he had gone through two years of college life before coming to our midst. However, we have never been particularly concerned with the reason, because it suffices that he is a member of the Class of ' 25. He is a typical Tarheel, possessing a pleasing personality and an irrepressible sense of humor. His rathood was hard, but he stood the gaff, and in June be- came a smiling but hard Third Classman. During the next year Breezy was seen but little, owing to his attempt to make up the sleep lost during his rat year. However, when the hops would roll around he would desert the faithful hay and spend many hours in the windows of 31 giving the girls a treat. Unlike many of his brother rats, he came through this trying year in very good shape. And now comes the greatest year of all, for Wade was to be seen as a First Classman, a commissioned officer, and a polo player of no mean ability. At the beginning of the year he realized his greatest ambition by becoming a member of the hop committee. In that capacity he had the privilege of meeting all incoming trains bearing members of the fair sex bound for the hops. It is vi ' ith deep regret that we say good-bye to Wade, for he has ever been a good friend, an interesting companion, and a true classmate. Frederic Gerald Bryan, B.S., Harrisburg, Pa. Born 1905. Matriculated 1922. Infantry Jerry, Fred Tliird Class — Pvt. Company •■F . Scrub Football. Wrestling Squad, Track Squad, Presbyterian Church Club. Second Class — Sgt. Company F . Varsity Football Squad. Varsity Wrestling Squad, Varsity Boxing Team, Varsity Track Team, Monogram Club, Yankee Club. Company Rifle Team. Presbyterian Church Club. Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company F , Varsity Football, Varsity Boxing. Varsity Wrestling. Varsity Track, A. S. C. E.. Monogram Club, Athletic Council, Company Rifle Team, O. G. ' s Assn., Yankee Club, Presbyterian Church Club, Marshal Final German. Sens ift to nt, but ato ng for Stop, look, and listen, members of the fair sex. No trespassing. He is mighty easy to look at, but hard to acquire ; at least, that is what he said years ago «hen he had just started on his career as a Keydet. Perhaps he was only joking. During the three years as a cadet Jerry has put his whole heart and soul into athletics. The rewards were many at the end of his Second Class year — all well earned. Besides making his monogram in boxing, by holding down the heavy-weight position, he was elected captain of the team. This is by no means all, for he annexed another monogram in the high-jump. At the beginning of Second Class year, not being satisfied with a sergeant, Jerry decided to follow the footsteps of other great men, and took civil engi- neering. After straining and stressing bridge trusses and concrete beams for two j ' ears, Fred ' ' is anxious to grasp that good old sheepskin. Living up to the old saying that the path of least resistance is the best, Jerry is an infantryman. Ask anyone who was in the third company with him at Camp Meade how many formations Jerry attended, but don ' t ask him about the week-ends spent in Baltimore and Washington. It might embarrass him. Here ' s to you, Jerry, old-timer. If you make as big a go after graduation as you have made here, the sky ' s the limit. ' 1 Alax Kaye Campbell, B.S., Richmond, Va. Born 1905. Matriculated 1921. Artillery • ' . lan, A. K. Fourth Class — Pvt. Company D , Dramatic Club. Literary Society, Richmond Clulj Track Squad. Episcopal Church Club. Tliird Class — Pyt. Company D Secy, and Treas. of Literary Society, Richmond Club, Dramatic Club. Episcopal Church Club Second Class — Pvt. Company D . Dramatic Club. Literary Society, Richmond Club Asst. Humorous Editor Cadet , Hop Comm., Art Editor Sniper , Associate Editor Bullet , A. S. C. E., Episcopal Church Club. Marshal Final Ball. First Class Pyt. Company D . Literary Society. Richmond Club, Managing Director Dramatic Club, Hop Comm.. Episcopal Church Club. Associate Editor Cadet . Asst. Editor Bomb Associate Editor Sniper , A. S. C. E., O. G. ' s Assn., Marshal Final German. I defy all fetters, though the vera ade of gold. Back in 1921 a diminutive little rat marched the first section of the Fourth Class to and from the academic building. This future O. G. was none other than Alan Kaye Campbell, soon to become recognized as one of the most talented, most indifferent, and best liked men in the class. Alan has more than his share of accomplishments. For four years he has contributed regularly to the Cadet and no Ups and Doivns column would be complete without his little cynical essay on the fallacies of his fellow cadets. He has played the leading feminine parts in the Dramatic Club since he yas a rat, and as a First Classman was president of that organization. His drawings rival Coles Phillips ' , and his literary work on the Bo.mb and Sniper is of the best. Alan has the distinction of being the only man who ever took civil engineering for nvo years and never learned to use a slide rule. Alan, if you follow the profession of civil engineering, please label your bridges. No member of the Class of ' 25 will ever ride over one. However, as a journalist, humorist, artist, actor, or dramatic critic, the world lies before you. Even though in the years to come you be serving a sentence for slander, the best wishes of the class will alwavs be with vou. tipany Ralph Rvlaxd Clarksox, B.S., Millboro, Va. Born 1903. Matriculated 1920. Mutt, Roscoe, Ralph P ' oiirtli Class — Pvt. Company F , Company Baseball. Third Class — Pvt. F , Company Rifle Team. Company Baseball. Se ' oiid Class — Pvt. Comi Company Rifle Team, Literary Society. A. S. C. E.. Polo Squad. Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company •F . Company Rifle Team. Polo Squad. N. R. A., A. S. C. E.. Vi. e-Pres. Rifle Club, O. G. ' s Assn.. Marshal Final German. Charms strike the eye But merit wins the soul. When 1925 hurled itself into the maelstrom of the rat year, there was noticed about barracks a person of gigantic proportions, «ho lolled along wher- ever he vvent and seemed never to have a care about existence. To those who may have only a casual acquaintance with Mutt, he possibly appears the same way now, but we have come to know him better since he left the ranks of the Class of ' 24 and became a part of our happy-go-lucky throng. According to Roscoe ' s own testimony, he is not lazy. He simply refuses to put out any surplus energy, being an advocate of conservation. He is really a hard worker, when it comes to designing bridges and going on week-end parties. By the way, he ' s a dog of enormous capabilities. But it would be criminal to tell all we know. We have seen this magnetic he-man capture more than one heart in an evening, and fickle creature, that he is, he always loved the last one best. We look to see Mutt enjoy a ripe old age with plenty of comforts, and some day he will undoubtedly return to Millboro, from whence he ventured to seek his share of life as an honored man of the world. Shoot the problems of life with as true an aim as you have the targets on the range, and you will not disappoint us in this hope. .M ' abiinnuiitgtins Frank Keexe Cleaiexts, Jr.. B.S., Petersburg, Va. Born 1902. Matriculated 1921. Artillery Dumbo, Bo, Keene Fourth Class — Pvt. Company P , Company Baseball. A. M. A. Third Class — Corp. Company F , A. M. A. Club. Scrub Baseball. Scrub Football. Second Class — Pvt. Company F . A. M. A. Club, Varsity Football. Monogram Club. Varsity Baseball Squad. Asst. Editor Bullet , Asst. Mgr. Basketball. A. I. E. E.. Marshal Final Ball. I ' irst Class — Pvt. Company F . A. M. A. Club. Varsity Football, Monogram Club, Varsity Baseball Squad, A. I. E. E., Associate Editor Cadet , Asst. Editor Bomb . P. P. Club. Marshal Final German. Rattle! Rattle! Bang! Screech!!! All barracks came to attention, the old clock in the tower skipped a day, and the O. D. rushed out in front of barracks to see what was happening. Perhaps it was only Judgment Day. But lo! it was worse than that. The old Radillac from Bueny had just arrived and the noise we had heard was merely Bo trying to sneak into barracks as quietly as possible. This giant autographed his biography, had his picture taken for that famous gallery, and being from Petersburg stood around waiting for naturali- zation papers. Bo is sharper than a serpent ' s tooth when it comes to the weaker sex. When he sees a girl he wants to meet, before she can analyze his idiosyncrasies, he has her tumbling harder than Niagara Falls. Keene, somewhere before had heard of this place called Baltimore and set out to investigate, spending the summer of ' 2+ within calling distance of the Great Night Life. In six weeks Bo had captured all the girls, broken up Little Joe ' s, fought it out at the final ball, and had put Baltimore on the map. Bo, when you come back to the Institute in later years, you can ' t be intro- duced as Adjutant of the corps and first Jackson Hope, but you can tell the boys you were a Flaming Fido as a tackle on the team, and that you made an Ail-American berth in the hearts of vour brother rats. Norton Marquis Cobb, B.S., Montpelier, Vt. Born 1903. Matriculated 1921. Engineers Third Class — Yankee Club Company I A. I. E. E., ikee Club, A. I. Fourth Class — Pvt. Company D , Yankee Club. Yankee Club. Sfcond Class — Sgt. Company D , Baseball, Marshal Final Ball. First Class— Pvt. B. B., Company Football, Marshal Final German •■Beware the fury of a patient man. Behold ! our Markus. ' Tis a far cry from the green meadows and snow- clad mountains of Vermont to Virginia and the grey walls of V. M. I. How- ever, when he sets out to do something he comes through, and so after much wandering and many delays he finally reached barracks. Having arrived, he saw; and having seen, he marveled. As a rat Mark led a very retired life. He saw strange things going on around him, sometimes strange things happened to him, but it was not for young Cobb to question or to reason why. As a Third Classman, he dodged the bombs, studied hard, and kept his skin whole. He captured a corporalcy soon after Christmas, and swelled up to fit his uniform and strut his chevrons. ' ' Markus continued to wear the gold lace all through his Second Class year and at finals he was promoted to the high and mighty state of a first-class private. He has a keen sense of humor and can always see the funny side of everything. Even on the darkest days his good nature stands out like a beacon in the fog. Short of stature and big of heart, Mark has a host of friends. To know him is an honor and to be his friend, a privilege. Markus, your career at the institute has been characterized by firmness of ideals which will serve you well in later life. The Class of 1925 is proud of such a member. In parting, we wish you every success and all fortune which may come your way. Go to it, Mark, you can ' t lose. mm Basil Pearsox Cooper, B.S., Lebanon, Ky. Born 1904. Matriculated 1921. Artillery Bas, Basil, B. P., Brother B. Fourth Class — Pvt. Company B , Company Baseball. Presbyterian Church Club. Third Class — Corp. Company E . Scrub Baseball. Presbyterian Church Club.. Second Class — Sgt. Company B , Scrub Football. Varsity Baseball Squad. A. S; C. E.. Pres- byterian Church Club. Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Lieut. Company ••D ' , Scrub Football. Boxing Team, Varsity Baseball, A. S. C. E.. Presbyterian Church Club. Marshal Final German. On their merits modest men are dumb. Back in 1921 ivord reached Lebanon that there was a V. M. I., so in Sep- tember of that year Basil packed his grip and left his native bluegrass for the hills of old Virginia. His reception in Lexington was one to be remembered — he claims the honor of having been invited to a sheenie before he even entered barracks. Other- wise his rat year was uneventful, for he managed to keep out of the way so well that the beginning of the next year found him chevronless. However, he soon came to the front and was presented with a corporalcy at make-overs. Thus ended his second year. Coming back as a Second Classman, B. P. ' ' placed his stripes above his elbow, took up civil engineering and set sail. The transit and level he con- quered, but not the commandant — a little misunderstanding with this gentleman left his sleeves bare. Not to be daunted he again arose at make-overs and when he left for camp visions of these stripes danced before his eyes. And now look at him — a dignified First Classman, an officer in the corps, a varsity pitcher, a living answer to the maiden ' s prayer — and almost a Kentucky gentleman. He has shown the boys a few things and will soon be back in his native land telling everyone he sees of his years at V. M. L In Basil we have proof that Kentucky is famous for something besides fast horses and beautiful women, and it is with regret that we bid him good-bye. Hugh Pearson Cooper B.S., Lebanon, Ky. Born 1905. Matriculated 1921. Engineers H, Hiney, Hugh Fourth Cla!!;s — Pvt. Company F , Company Baseball. Tliirrt Class — Corp. Company •F , Company Baseball. Gallery Rifle Team. Second Class — Pvt. Company F , Track Squad, A. P. S. A., Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company ■■B , Company Football, Track Squad, Cross Country Team, P. P. Club, Literary Sorietv, A. P. S. A., Marshal Final German. But if it be a One day in early fall of the year 1921, nhen so many of us rode bravely to our downfall, the world stood still for a minute while this young Kentucky Colonel signed the roster of the Class of ' 25. Great balls of fire! What have I done to go to jail? With this rather strong exclamation, our blase young budding Demosthenes matriculated. H soon learned, however, that although he hailed from the bluegrass country and was an accepted judge of women, old wine, and blooded horses, he must needs lead a puritanical life, cloistered in these walls with the rest of us for long weary months. After due consideration H finned out as hard as the next one. If anvone of Hugh ' s many admirable qualities may be said to be outstand- ing, certainly it must be his steadfastness as a friend. If he likes you you know- it, and you a lso know that he will stick by you through thick and thin. Although our space is limited, we must needs say something about his clever and inimitable wit. We feel sure that H will never put a jury to sleep in the practice of his chosen profession. H, ' 25 bids you Godspeed, and as a parting favor we ask that if we ever need the services of an expert lawyer you will take our case. ' gi % ' M Braxch Morgan Dadmlx, B.S., Norfolk, Va. Born 1904. Matriculated 1921. Artillery Pop, Tadpole, Widoiu! ' Fourth Clas E , Tidewa Tidewater C Literary Soc Club. Seoond Class- Marshal Final Ball. P. P. Club Tidew ' idewater Club. Third C Pvt. Company ' ■B . A. S. First Class — Pvt. Compa Iter Club. Marshal Final E , A. S. C. E.. Tadpole, ' ' which was the name this budding Alexander the Great acquired shortly after matriculation, emerged from his rathood days with plain sleeves. But they were not destined to be clean for long, for he was soon promoted to the exalted rank of corporal. Fortunately for the O. G. ' s association, how- ever, Tadpole ' s ambition lay more along the academic and social lines of endeavor than the military, and as a result, the higher military honors were never thrust upon him. At the beginning of his Second Class year, having much ability for mathe- matics and the kindred sciences. Branch elected to pursue the course of civil engineering. With little or no trouble he reached the end of his four years of cadetship without one single deficiency to mar his record. This is a sure sign that when he starts upon his life career he will have absolutel y no trouble in making his mark. In Branch we find personified one of nature ' s most admirable traits, namely, generosity. He is a waster in no sense of the word, but a man that would give his all to a friend. Upright, chivalrous, respected, and respectful. Branch has won a place in the hearts of the members of ' 25 that time will not alter. With his cheerful disposition, ever ready smile, and inherent ability to make friends, we who know him have no qualms of fear regarding his future. Tadpole, the world is too small to hide j ' ou from us and we are ex- pecting to hear great things of you, for nothing less than a Brooklyn Bridge will satisfy our expectations. ' : i ■ Joseph Mays Davidson, B.S., Bedford, Va. Born 1904. Matriculated 1921. Artillery Joe, Papa Joe, Papa Fourth Class — Pvt. Company A . Piedmont Club. Third Class — Corp. Company ■• K Piedmont Club. Second Class — Pvt. Company A , Piedmont Club. Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company A , Piedmont Club, Company Football, Marshal Final German. True as the dial to the sun, Although it be not shined upon. This young Napoleon, early tiring of conquests at home, decided to stage a campaign in foreign territory. Looking around, he soon found a suitable place not far from home, but far enough to make it interesting. He set forth nith flving colors and made his way to the Fortress on the Hilltop, where he met with disheartening Third Classmen. But Joe was determined on a ten months ' siege, and went into hibernation on the first stoop. Success comes to the de- termined, and finals found him victorious, having won the hardest fight at ' . M. I. with distinction in the form of gold stars. With the pride of accomplishment in his heart Joe returned to Bedford for the summer. There Dan Cupid scored a direct hit, and Joe came hack to us in the fall minus one perfectly good heart. Some fair maid could throw light on this episode of his life did she but care to do so. In spite of this distracting influence he again won laurels both in academic and military lines. His ability as a general was not recognized until after Christmas, when he was decorated with corporal ' s chevrons. One of Joe ' s accomplishments is singing, and often on a still night his tenor, accompanied by the strains from his trusty banjo, is wafted over courtyard and barracks. In these four years with ' 25 Joe ' has proven himself a true Virginia gen- tleman. Fair, generous, with a heart as true as steel, his is a friendship that any man might be proud to claim. So well protected, both physically, and mentally, he should ease over life ' s bumps as though riding on balloon tires. To i Martin- Davis, A.B., Austin, Texas Born 1905. Matriculated 1921. Cavalry Tom, Tubey Tom, T-]{ ' affle Fourth Class — Pvt. Company D ' ' , Rifle Team. Tliircl Class — Corp. Company D . Chairman Pin Comm. Second Class — 1st. Sgt. Company D , Chairman Ring Comm Bullet Staff, Wrestling Squad. A. P. S. A.. Marshal Final Ball. First Cla.ss — Cap- tain Company D . Bomb Staff. Manager Freshman Basketball, P. P. Club Wrestling Squad, Company Football, Texas Club, Marshal Final German. The conscious utterance of thought, by spe acti to nd, The Texas-Virginia Limited was late as usual, but for once it had an excuse. It brought none other than Tom ' ' Martin himself. Limit Gates didn ' t tumble down, the guard-tree didn ' t move off the parade ground, neither did the evening gun execute a parade rest; for who realized then what an important event was taking place in the history of the school? Tom believed that an earlv start was half the fight and even as a rat he began to carve his name in the annals of ' 25. Finals found him with his hands full; stars in one hand and chevrons in the other. He returned the next fall and became a Third Classman. ' ' Tom ' ' ' didn ' t neglect his work and again was the proud possessor of stars and gold lace. During his Second Class j ' ear he was quiet, and later we found out the reason. He was in training for the final heat of the year, namely, summer en- campment. At camp he carried off many medals, being a crack shot with the rifie and a real cavalryman. However, all of his conquests were not confined to camp life, for at certain dances and week-ends in Baltimore he — but, Tom, we won ' t tell. Girls, check your hearts at home when you step out with our friend. He has a line that won ' t weaken, a mailing list that is enormous, and all of his hop-dates as an alumnus have long since been filled. Words fail us, Tom, as we bid you good-bye. We wish you Godspeed on your long journey home, and remember that you have the respect of the men in your company, the friendship of the corps and the love of your brother rats. William Simpson Dean, B.S., Eufaula, Ala. Born 1904. Matriculated 1921. Cavalry Simp, ' ■iniliam Tell; ' Simpic Ku Klux rourtli Class — Pvt. Company A . Company Baseball Team. Gallery Rifle Team. Third Class — Pvt. Company A , Alabama Club. Second Class — Pvt. Company A . Company Rifle Team. Individual Rifle Trophy. Varsity Track Squad, Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company A , Captain Company Football, President Rifle Club. Company Rifle Team, A. I. E. E., Varsity Track Squad, Marshal Final German. It possible that that could not recogni; As the train backed into Lexington one September afternoon it had among its passengers one Simp Dean, whom the Ku Klux had just run out of Alabamy. Hailing a taxi, he was transported in style to the institute for the insignificant sum of twenty-five cents, which he has since had reason to consider as a foolish extravagance. As a Third Classman we first learned that Simp was in love, and he has remained in that condition ever since. He always gave the girls a treat by attending the hops, vhere he big-dogged with his attractive personality. In the spring of Simp ' s Second Class year he reported for track practice, and to his surprise proved to be a fast quarter miler. At R. O. T. C. camp the following summer he helped . M. I. win the mile relay, as well as the entire track meet. The Individual Rifle Cup which was presented to him at finals gives evidence of his marksmanship. For four consecutive years he has been on the company rifle teams, and has distinguished himself as being one of the best shots that ever represented the institute. Simp ' s ambition does not run in military lines; consequently he has never acquired the chevrons. He realizes that there are things more important than cloth chevrons, and he goes after those things with determination. Simpson ' s friendliness, generosity, and cheerfulness make friends for him wherever he goes. He is the truest of true friends, and when he takes his dip back to his little home town on the Chattahoochee, he will take our hearts with it. Lanix)x Basset Derb , B.S., Accomac, Va. Born 1904. Matriculated 1922. Infantry Ban, Pop, Broicn Tliiril Class — Pvt. Company B . Tidewater Club, Comuany Baseball. Second Class — Sgt. Company B , Tidewater Club. Anglo-Saxon Club. A. S. C. E.. Tidewater Club. Company Baseball, Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company B . Company Football, Tidewater Club, A. S. C. E.. Company Baseball, Boxing Squad, O. G. ' s Assn., Anglo-Saxon Club, Marshal Final German. Ambitii (or lo This serious-minded chap (he really isn ' t as serious as he looks) came to V. M. I. after we had completed our first lap in the four-year race for a dip. ' ' After trying life at Annapolis for a year, his eyesight, as well as his fore- sight, made him decide that army life must be better, so Ban ' journeyed to V. M. I. He was greeted with great pleasure by the old cadets, and pitied by his brother rats. He succeeded in going through his second rat year and won the rank of a sergeant at finals. He held that position until he was shown that an infantryman couldn ' t be an artilleryman. Pop ' finally got through his Second Class year by studying occasionally (?), much to the relief of his family. And so one evening after finals we found Ban getting off a train in a daze (was it from sleep?). Thus he started and finished his summer training at Camp Meade. September saw Ban back at V. M. I. feeling like a new man after his condensed summer vacation. The only thing that we are sorry for is that we can ' t kid Pop about his weakness for women. He never succumbed to that thing called love, ' and declares that Mr. Landon Basset Derby will not get married for ten years. Girls, do you realize the importance of that statement? Most write-ups close with some fond saying such as We all wish him good luck, etc., but in this case it is unnecessary because we know that with his personality Ban can do nothing but succeed. AxDERsox Wade Douthat, Jr., B.S., Roanoke, Va. Born 1904. Matriculated 1921. Artillery Andy, Mother Hubbard, Hubbard Ftiurth Class — Pvt. Company E , Roanoke Club. Episcopal Church Club. Third Class — Corp. Company ■ C . Literary Society, Episcopal Church Club. Second Class — Pvt. Company E , A. S. C. E., Sniper Staff. Literary Society, Varsity Gym Team, Monogram Club, Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company E , Episcopal Church Club, A. S. C. E., O. G. ' s Assn., Roanoke Club. Cadet Librarian, Sniper Staff, Alumni Editor Cadet , Capt. and Mgr. Gym Team, Monogram Club, Marshal Final German. A ' isf to resohe. and patient to perform. The conventional and accepted way to begFn this mighty biography would be by such a sentence as this: Early in September, four years ago, one Ander- son Douthat shook the soil of Roanoke from his feet and set out for V. M. I. After this the biographer might, by easy stages, and frequent references to pre- vious Bombs give a complete account of Andy ' s four years as a cadet. However, a better way is to skip entirely his rat year. During the hectic period when bombs are bombs and men are children, Andy ' s main accomplish- ments were the securing of a corporalcy, the losing of his Christmas furlough by one demerit, and the simultaneous winning of the French medal in mathe- matics, and a summer job. A fastidious nature allowed him to hold the job only two days, but he still has the medal. A natural aptitude for mathematics antl the fact that civil was spelled with the fewest number of letters caused Anderson to pursue that course at the beginning of his Second Class year. Mother Hubbard ' s First Class year has been a busy one. The Cadet, the Sniper, and the library have each claimed part of his time, and each has profited by his interest. All those who know Andy appreciate his keen sense of humor and his never failing wit, and it is with genuine regret that we tell him good-bye. I h: i z : ' - X ■U ' k ic, ii.to.; rijtaiii£ivsi usai:iiiu;jiiiiLC ' «t ' . Theophilus a. Feild, Jr., B.S., Petersburg, Va. Born 1903. Matriculated 1921. Artillery Grick, The, Rachel Fourth Class — Pvt. Company C . Literary Society, Tidewater Club. Third Class Corp. Company D . Literary Society. Second Class — Sgt. Company D , Sniper Staff, Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company D , Tidewater Club, Marshal Final German. Grick entered the institute as an innocent little lad with a healthy growth of hair on his head, and in love. He goes out, a man of the world, bald-headed, and still in love. Although he has made his mark in the military and academic side of cadet life, as shown by chevrons and creditable stands, his greatest re- nown has been won on the gymnasium floor at hop times. He is one of those fortunate persons who have all their dates filled out months before the dances. Taking up Grick ' s period of cadetship from a chronological standpoint, we will begin by saying that he smoked his pipe in the seclusion of room 80 when a rat. Only as a Third and Second Classman did his brother rats really learn to know him and appreciate his quiet nature. As a First Classman he made a place for himself in the class that could be filled by no other. At no time has The ever allowed himself to be moved when the dictates of his belief decreed a certain attitude. More than once he exerted his influence for actions of great moment. This dependability is possibly one of his greatest assets. This characteristic, together with inherent ability, will make him a valued member of some chemical research laboratory. Grick, in the years to come when your fast-thinning hairs have been re- duced to a minimum, we are going to point to your name in Who ' s Who with a great deal of pride as being one of our most cherished classmates. Edward Spalding Fereree, A.B., Norfolk, Va. Born 1905. Matriculated 1921. Ed, Eddie, Edivina Fourth Class— Pvt. C Literary Society, _ G Tidewat ' Ten ipany C . Tidi . Squad. Teun: ry Society, A. Marshal Final Ball, Monogram CI Tidewater Club, Literary Society, Bomb Ne Iter Club. Third Class — Corp. Company D , Squad. Serond Class — Sgt. Company D , Literary Editor Bullet , Gym Team, First Class — 1st Lieut. Company A., Gym Team, Capt. -Manager Bdito Cadet , Athletic Council, Monogram Attempt the end, and Nothing ' s so hard but sea What if you were to drop through Piccadilly Circus in 1945 and see a well- dressed American chewing his moustache and wearing a golf bag over his left shoulder? Would you be surprised to learn from your second glance that the one on whom you were gazing was none other than Eddie Ferebee, ' 25, a popular young clubman, of Norfolk and London? We would not, for we have observed through the years his predilection for travel, golf, the club, and the British Isles. But such things have not always absorbed the attentions of Edwina the Only. He has spent four years at the institute and during this time has won laurels in almost every field. Tennis, gym, debating, editing, and writing have all succumbed to his attack, while all along having kept himself in line for a Jackson-Hope. We feel it only just to tell of an unfortunate incident of the Third Class year. Being of a conscientious disposition and a righteous frame of mind, he decided to teach the rats a few tricks which he had learned the year before. For his impropriety, he was stripped of his chevrons, and, together with his co-partncr-in-evil, was required to conduct a parade for the O. C. ' s every Sat- urday night. But at finals he came back with a bang and he has risen undaunted to a lieutenanc ' . Well, Edward, when we do meet you again, whether it be here at a re- union, in Europe on our travels, or in heaven with the angels, we will be darned glad to see you. Francis Eugene Ferguson, Jr., B.S., Roanoke, Va. Born 1902. Matriculated 1921. Cavalry Gene, Elsie Fonrth Class — Pvt. Company A . Varsity Football, Scrub Basketball. Scrub Base- ball. Roanoke Club. Third Class — Corp. Company A , Varsity Football, Varsltv Basketball, Monogram Club, C. T.. Roanoke Club. Second Class — Set. Company E , Varsity Football, Varsity Basketball. Varsity Tennis, Monogram Club, Company Baseball, A. I. E. E., Roanoke Club, Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Com- pany E , Varsity Football, Captain Basketball, Varsity Tennis. Monogram Club, Athletic Council, O. G. ' s Assn., Company Baseball, Roanoke Club, A. I. E. E., Mar- shal Final German, Rifle Team, V. C. And what he greatly thought, he nobly dared. When this certain bow-legged indi ndual entered the institute in the fall of ' 21, vho ivould have thought that he was an athlete, scholar, and heart- breaker? Gene came over to Lexington from Roanoke a little earlier than the rest of us, as his athletic abilities were well known while at Roanoke High School. Therefore, when we arrived Elsie had the laugh on us, but his merriment did not continue for long and he caught his share of fireworks with the rest. While a Third Classman he was always in some kind of mischief, and did his part toward making holes in the court-yard. Along with this he did well in his studies and was a running corporal. It was during this year that Elsie won his berth on the Flying Squadron, and established a claim to the pivot position that held good for three years. On returning as a Second Classman Gene decided to take up electricity — he just didn ' t want to go home Christmas anyway. . Xs an indication of his sense of duty, we point to the sergeant chevrons which adhered to his sleeve during the entire year. We find difficulty in telling you good-bye, Gene. It is no small matter to part with one of our best friends after four years of intimate association. Wherever vou go, whatever vou do — just remember that you will always be accorded a hearty welcome by any member of the class. We are going to watch you advance as we did when you played on the Big Team. ' ' De Leon Malcolm Fields. Jr., B.S., La Grange, N. C. Born 1904. Matriculated 1921. Dee. Alphabet, D. L. Fiiurtli Class — Pvt. Company ' ■F . N. C. Club, . Company F ' , Company Baseball, N. C. Club, Company F , Company Baseball, N. C. Club, shal Final Ball. First Class — Capt. Company I pany Baseball, Manager Freshman Football, N. A. Club. Third Class— Corp. A. Club. Second Class — Sgt. A. Club, A. S. C. E., Mar- nor Court, A. S. C. E., Com- lub, A. M, . A. Club, Marshal al Ball. Glory the soldi. The soldier ' s wealth What ' s your name? You white-haired rat? Who would have dreamed, back in the fall of 1921 that the tall, thin, blonde mister from North Carolina, who always answered the above question, would eventually captain old Oof Company? He has risen to the heights which we all aspired to when ' 22 was the class in power. Dee is still the sober, conscientious individual that he was when we were in the embryo state, but he has added to the attributes, the quality of leadership, and he now has the respect and love of all those who have had the pleasure of contact with him. A scorner of the fair, when he first came within these walls, he has now plunged madly into the whirl. Nothing is nearly so glorious for Alphabet as a night at the hops or a date with the fair calic. They are as absorbing in his estimation as anything else in the category of a cadet. But he has had some side issues such as manager of rat football, besides being a cadet captain, and has more or less mastered the subject of civil engi- neering. More than all these he has always stood firmly for that which would make V. M. I. better. To whom it may concern: Greeting! This is to present Mr. DeL. M. Fields, Jr., of LaGrange, N. C, a man who is worthy of your love and respect, a man on whom you may rely not only in the big things of life, but the little things that count so much. Charles Edgar Foster, Jr., B.S., Philadelphia, Pa. Born 1903. Matriculated 1921. Cavalry Charlie, Flash, Flossie Fourth Class— Pvt. Company B , Varsity Track Tankpp r ' lnh ' rl.ir.i rio oate Eduor -Bomb . Yankee Ciub, O. R. P., Athletic Coun c I: Marslfai Final oWman: Good liuni Still make only te chai ou say you ' ve never seen him run? Well nobodv else has. He goes too fast for a poor human ' s eyesight. Modest and retiring, you ' d never know to talk to him that he walked away with the dashes in a recent South Atlantic meet. Not only that, but as a speedy halfback on the Flving Squadron he was a constant menace to our opponent ' s goal. Once in the open field he couldn ' t be caught. But all this is as the world sees him. To his classmates his many achieve- ments dwindle beside the attractiveness of his personality and the warmth of his friendship. Ever ready to lend a helping hand to those less fortunate in the wav of academic brilliancy, he has aided many a grateful chemist to cross the half liidden reefs on which more than one promising college career has been wrecked As a dashing first lieutenant he could be seen among those at the head of - Company still in a position which he usually occupies, that of leader And so, as the strains of Auld Lang Svne fade awav and we realize that we are to part, probably never to meet again, we know that success is assured you and, best of all, a host of friends. Calvin Rlsh Freeman, A.B., Sherman, Texas Born 1901. Matriculated 1921. Cavalry Rus i, Cal Fourth Class — Pvt. Company F . Varsity Football Squad, Texas Club, Company Baseball. Third Class — Corp. Company F , Varsity Football Squad, Treas. Texas Club, Company Baseball. Second Class — 1st. Sgt. Company F , Varsity Football Squad, Treas. Bullet . Varsity Polo, A. P. S. A.. Vice-Pres. Jacksonian Literary Society, Texas Club, Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Capt. Company A , Pres. Polo Assn,, Varsity Polo, Honor Court, Treas. Bomb , A. P. S. A., Texas Club, Marsh al Final German. He stai V. M. I. has always been proud of the Lone Star State ' s representation and here is no exception. Entering our midst in the early fall of 1921, Rush quickly stamped himself as a leader, merely through force of personality. Cognizant of this fact, the institute bestowed upon him the highest honor offered a rat ' ' — first ranking corporal — and his advance in the military life of this school has been very nearly of the same caliber. However, his work has not been confined to the military side of life. In football, in baseball, and in polo his persistence has been an inspiration to all athletes, for no matter how the tide of battle flowed, it was with the same perseverance, the same determination to give what he had for his Alma Mater. What more could anyone ask? As a classmate, words fail us in summing up in so limited a space the esteem in which we hold Rush. No matter how long we live, the memory of his friendship will remain with us as a cherished heritage. We have looked to him as an example in all matters, and he has never failed us. In bidding you farewell, Rush, we feel sure that we are saying good-bye to the future General of the Armies. You are taking with you in your chosen career the best wishes of the entire corps. We wish you all the success that life can bestow upon one of your high calibre. Henry Teller Galt, B.S., Herndon, Va. Born 1904. Matriculated 1921. Infantry Henry, Froi , Spark-plug Fourth Class — Pvt. Company P Track Squad. Second Class — Pvt. Ban. First Class — Pvt. Company Mar.shal Final German. Track Squad. Third Class — Pvt. Company J ' ompany P , Varsity Track Squad. Marshal Fii A , Varsity Track Squad. Northern Virginia CI Thou hast the patii nd faith ot Saints. With the rest of us Frog soon came to realize that V. M. I. was not the kind of college that he had thought it was. Third Classmen graciously extended their hospitality without discrimination, and he was on hand at many of these gatherings. We pass quickly from those dark days, for brighter prospects are ahead. As a Third Classman he was well known among rats as a man not to be crossed. When Henry came back as a Second Classman he yielded to the lure of chemistry, and his success in this line makes us feel that he is a man of whom we shall hear more in later life. With characteristic determination he set out to win a high place among those striving for honors on the cinder path, and the result of his labors was a position on the varsity track squad. Early in his First Class year he again donned the track uniform, and once more distinguished himself, this time as a cross-country runner. At hop times, Frog is in his element. How he does it will ever remain a mystery to us, but the fact remains that when others are sitting disconsolate on the side lines, he is always attended by at least one fair calic. Henry is a man who has the real grit and determination that count for so much in this world. Some day we shall be proud to say that he was a classmate of ours. ?. ■ ' Marshall Ambler Glazebrook, B.S., Richmond, Va. Born 1903. Matriculated 1921. Artillery Pinky, Red Fourth Class — Pvt. Company D , Richmond Club. Company Baseball. Third Class — Pvt. Companv ■•D . Richmond Club, Company Baseball. Second Class — Pvt. Com- pany C . Richmond Club. A. I. E. E.. Companv Baseball. Marshal Final Ball. Firs ' t Class — Pvt. Company C . Richmond Club. A. I. E. E.. Company Baseball, Company Football, Track Sciuad, Cross Country Team, Marshal Final German. true love is all I hav A blustry wind was sweeping across the parade ground, carrying every- thing movable before it. As it tore by the arch Pinky stopped — shook himself — and decided that he ' d look the place over. That was four years ago, and Pinky has just completed his survey; done it exceedingly well, too, if we might so presume. As a meek mister, he gained notoriety to a marked degree, and was known far and wide for his zealous patriotism. It is said that he saluted in ranks when The Star-Spangled Banner was being played, and many were those who called on him to compliment his fine showing. There was not the slightest doubt as to the sincerity of his admirers. The following year almost saw a corporalcy vested in his person, but some- how it never did materialize. Rumor has it that the chevrons were turned down, and, as it soon became evident, well that they were ; for where would he have put his pair of golden, scintillating stars, had his sleeves been cluttered with cum- bersome stripes of rank? On the threshold of the grim, relentless world, this big dog hesitates and ponders heavily. He seems to be torn between the desire to play villain parts at Hollywood, wire houses, or assist the V . S. marines in their pugilistic endeavors. Whatever his choice, we know of a certain young lady who will count heavily in the selection, and we can be sure of its being sound. Best of luck to you, Pinky. We ' re waiting to see the sparks fly. Robert Earle Glendy, B.S., Dublin, Va. Born 1902. Matriculated 1921. Cavalry Slump, Rodney Sinclair Fourth Class — Pvt. Comiiany E , Compnnv Riis.lKill Southwest Virginia Club. ' i ' liird flass — r.jri.. ' (jni|.;iiiy E , Comp un r., .i.,ii, ij. T., Southwest Virginia dull. Seci.nil Cliiss — IM. I ' ompany B , , I .i:,ill, Southwest Virginia Club, Rusihall S(iua.l. MiLisliiil I ' -inal German. Iir-.l (hi -l ' vt. Companv E , Varsity Football, .Soutliwi ' st ViiMinia Club. Baseball .-.in. G. ' s Assn.. Marshal Final German. ■■Eat. drink and be merry; I ' ur tomorrow you may die. To the majority of us, when we hear the word Dublin, come visions of the capital of the Emerald Isle, seat of many things of interest and renown. But to the members of the Class of ' 25 the sound of that word recalls but one thing — the ruddy-cheeked visage of Earle, otherwise known as Rodnej ' Sinclair. Having had a touch of the rat system the previous year, Earle, after a month ' s sojourn here, was forced to retire from the field of battle and remain inactive until the following fall. Coming back in September, 1921, he became a full-fledged member of the Class of ' 25. Rat life was easier for him than for most of us, and his initial year passed rather quickly. The next year found him a conscientious member of the football squad, and his fighting qualities at guard helped the line of the Flying Squadron in many a tight place. Having selected chemistry as his chosen field, less time was spent in the more pleasant pursuits of life, but even studies could not keep dormant for long the irrepressible jollity that bubbled forever in him. Notwithstanding the strict regime under vhich we lived, it so pleased him to pretend that V. M, I. was a collegiate institution, and, as the Rodney Sinclair of College Days he will be long remembered in the hearts of us all. The fate of us all is in the lap of the Gods. And whatever may be Earle ' s path in life, we know that he can fill with credit, honor, and distinction, any position in life ' s great workshop. It is with heartfelt wishes of success, tinged with the deep regret of separation, that we bid good-bye to as true a son as ever wore the grey — as loyal a friend as man e ' er had. MiLTox Morton- Goode, A.B., Chase City, Va. Born 1904. Matriculated 1921. Milt, War-horse, Battle-axe Fourth Class — Pvt. Company •■£ ' •. Piedmont Club. Tliird Class — Pvt. Company E , Piedmont Club.  ec ' in(l Class — Pvt. Company ■ ' E , Piedmont Club, A. P. S. A., Mar- shal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company E , Piedmont Club, A. P. S. A.. Com- pany Football, Marshal Final German. What a frosty spirited rogue is this. Milton arrived early in September and proceeded to lay low during his entire rat year. He came back as a Third Classman with the traditional inten- tion of showing the boys a few things. In this he was halted suddenly by an incident which is known by but few of his brother rats. It was in his Second Class year that ' ' War-horse came into his own. He has never been one of those aspiring individuals known as the commandant ' s pride and joy. He is, therefore, one of the most serene and unruffled men in the corps. He entered the Department of Liberal Arts and immediately developed the knack of going to sleep with his eyes open. Battle-axe was struck with a whole sheaf of cupid ' s little darts during his First Class year, each bearing a different name. It was during this period that his roommates caught him basking in the sunshine of her smile — the smile being part of a photograph on his wardrobe shelf. Milton is a prominent figure at hop time. Do you wonder, kind reader, that the calic all fight over him? Indeed, we predict a great success for him if they can only be kept off. In spite of this obstacle Milton cannot help but reap the reward of successful endeavor, for in him are portrayed the qualities of determination and personality which will cause him to be foremost among his fellows. Who ' s going to the P. E. « . ' W ' W George McGretor Goodridge, Jr., B.S., Richmond, Va. Fourth Clas -Pvt. Cor Born 1904. Matriculated 1921. Cavalry George, No-trump ■•D , Rkhr iipany D , Richmond Club. Tliirrt f ' lass Corn Cnmnnn - pany B , Polo Squad, Richmond Club, A. I. E. E., O G. ' s Assn. Mars Vl ' %T Ger ■■True to the pole In the fall of 1921 there appeared upon the scene a dark voung gentleman of leisure from Richmond. Very soon thereafter he dropped his disguise as a gentleman and took that of a very scared Mister. George had become a Keydet and vas soon very much aware of the fact. During that first year he along with the rest of us, passed through what Sherman called war— and came through smiling. Finals arrived at last and he was appointed fortv- nfth corporal. No-trump wore chevrons all his Third Class year, but when he became a Second Classman he gave them up to run for mail orderlv. Electrical engi- neering became his side line, so his spare time was spent hunting coulombs and amperes from one end of barracks to the other. This was evident from the fact that the summer of 1924 found him parked at the University of Rock- bridge Baths— still seeking the self-same coulombs and amperes. This last-men- tioned sojourn gave him the inspiration for an interesting little booklet entitled Over the Hill in Crowley ' s Flivver. During his First Class year George whiled away the tedium bv attempting to bark at the hops, and every night when he said his Now I lay me — he added the postscript, And please let the corps go to Richmond real soon. As an officer of the guard he found his true vocation, even though he alwavs paid an enforced call on the commandant after everv tour. There is nothing that George wouldn ' t do for a friend— and he has a host of thern. When the class holds its big reunion in 2025 George will be present, sustaining his reputation of being a true friend and loval classmate. Robert Lawrence Granger, B.S., Upland, Pa. Born 1904. Matriculated 1921. Infantry Boh, Pugh Fourth Class — Pvt. Company F . Yankee Club. Third Class — Corp. Company F , Yankee Club, Literary Society. Second Class — Pvt. Company F , Yankee Club, Scrub Football, Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company ■ ' F , Yankee Club, P. P. Club. Episcopal Church Club, Marshal Final German. ■ Xo better than you should be. Feeling barracks quiver, we rushed to the door, but upon peering therefrom the cause of the disturbance was found to be nothing more than the fat boy of our class strolling along the stoop. The hot weather, and other things also helping, caused Pugh to part with fifty pounds of surplus weight. During the early period of his rathood, he tried his luck at various lines of athletics, but eventually replaced them by the gr. ' jat sport of hay hitting on becoming an old cadet. On account of his demonstrated ability along military lines he was pre- sented with the coveted chevrons upon attaining the role of a Third Classman. In fact, Bob was so prompt in the discharge of his duty as a corporal that the authorities bestowed upon him the envied position of mail carrier when he became an upperclassman. However, Pugh ' ' consented to come off his high horse and join the O. G. ' s when he returned for his last year. In the academic world he took life easy during the first two years, but when he entered upon the study of his chosen profession, chemistry, things took on a different light and the results show the effect of much hard labor. In the daily pastime of life Pugh finds it difficult to choose between auto- mobiles and women, but it is noticed that he generally throws all caution to the four winds and takes both. As our paths separate w ' e wish Bob a very suc- cessful career in both love and business. Lewie Allex Griffith, B.S.. Columbia, S. C. Born 1904. Matriculated 1921. Cavalrv ' Allen, ' ' Tato Bug Fourth Class — Pvt. Compf Literarv Club, S. C. Cluh. Club, Marshal Final Ball. ny A , S. C. Second Class- First Class Club. Third Clas shal Final Ge s — Pvt. Company A , ■, Literary Club, S. C. Literary Society, S. C. ■■An honest the noblest work of God. This native son of Columbia came north after spending two years at Bing- ham School. He expects to be a doctor, consequently his vorking time is spent with tubes and retorts — no not making corn, but discovering, in the chemical laboratory, the nature of X87 yj(). Allen, according to his own testimony, kept out of the way and out of sight as much as possible during his rat year. The next term he was much more in evidence, playing the part of a blase Third Classman, hut, withal, using enough discretion to keep out of trouble. The Second Class year marks his association with hydrogen sulphide and the pursuit of all kno%vIedge likely to prove useful to the budding doctor. The First Class year found him re- peating his direful prediction of ' ■bulling out, but we knew that here was an imaginary worry. After graduation he continues his study of medicine at Harvard, where we know he will keep up the fine record he has made here. Wherever fate may lead his steps, we expect to find a community that will deliberately welcome sickness as a means of enjoving the attention of the verv competent and companionable Dr. Griffith. Jaimes Carter Hanes, B.S., Dilhvyn, Va. Bom 1903. Matriculated 1921. Artillery Monkey, Carter His love sincere, liis thoui?hts immaculate. E-e-e-k rang the cry across the parade ground. Suddenly out of the trees swung Monkey. Thus our Brother Rat from Dillvvyn made his appearance in our midst. For ten whole months he found it necessary to forego the mad delight of swinging from tree to tree, which was made somewhat easier by imagining the ropes in the gym to be living grapevines. The next year, after much hard work, Monkey finally convinced the com- mandant that he should wear chevrons. Somehow he managed to fool all the instructors also, and at the end of the year was wearing the stars which had eluded him by one place the year before. Returning to the Institute after a wild sojourn in Dilhvyn (its one girl was home from school) — he decided to see the world through a transit. Being endowed with that quality that makes a high brow, Monkey was aKvays willing to help those not so fortunate, and many are the coaching classes which he con- ducted in his room. It was in this year that Carter made his social debut. His First Class year still found the traces of Baltimore buried deep in his mind. It was in this last year that Carter ' s ambition was fulfilled. He had entered the ranks of the Running O. G. ' s, and still held on to that miniature, a distinction, by the way, which few can claim. Good luck, old boy, we expect you to put Dillwyn on the map. JoHX BiLLUPS Haslam, A.B., Birmingham, Ala. Born 1903. Matriculated 1922. Infantry J. B.: Ha. ssie Third Class — Pvt. Company D , Alabama Club. Presbyte:-ian Church Cluta. Seoimd Class — Pvt. Company C . Alabama Club. Anglo-Saxon Club. Presbyterian Church Club. A. P. S. A., Literary Society, Circulation Staff Sniper , Company Baseball,- Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company C , Alabama Club, Presbyterian Church Club, Literary Society, A. P. S. A., Company Baseball, O. G. ' s As.sn., Man- aging Editor Cadet , Anglo-Saxon Club, Marshal Final Ge The gc Illy he thinks himself least so. It is a deplorable fact that Ralph Waldo Emerson went to the great beyond before he could see the American Scholar exemplified. To those who know him, J. B. is the quintessence of versatility, and every man at V. M. I. knows him and will long remember his pleasing personality and diversified accom- plishments. The kid has speed, curves, and control. He can turn his hand to numerous activities and make a success of each. When he entered the classic walls of V. M. I. it was his set and determined purpose to complete a four-year course in three years. Not only did he acquit himself with high honors, but he gained the love and respect of his fellow cadets. In addition to an exceptionally re- markable scholastic record, which is shown by three years of elevated class standings and a set of the coveted stars, J. B. made an enviable record in out- side activities. As managing edito r of the Cadet he became one of the mainstays of its literary staff. V. M. I. will miss J. B., but Birmingham will profit by our loss. Alabama, we take pleasure in presenting to you the Right Honorable John Billups Haslam. When he enters the White House, after resigning the presidency of the National City Bank of New York, remember that he came from the Institute. Joseph AIortox Hatchett, B.S., Petersburg, Va. Born 1901. Matriculated 1922. Cavalry Joe, Jeiv Fourth Class — Pvt. Company E . Varsity Baseball. Monogram Club, A. M. A. Club. Tliird Class — Corp. Company E , Varsity Baseball. Monogram Club, A. M. A. Club. Second Class — Sgt. Company E , Capt. Varsity Baseball, Monogram Club. A. M. A. Club, Vice-President Athletic Assn., Vice-President A. S. C. E., Asst. Mgr. Foot- ball, Marshal Final Ball. First Class — First Lieut. Company B , Capt. Varsity Baseball. Mgr. Varsity Football, A. M. A. Club. Monogram Club, Pres. Athletic Assn., Pres. A. S. C. E., Marshal Final Ge To play the game for all there ' s in it. To play the game and play to win it. Joe threw in his lot with the Class of ' 25 shortly after Christmas, coming to us from William and Mary. He will tell you today that he has never regretted leaving the flat country of the old college town for the mountains of our winter resort. Surely we bless the day that Joe came to us, for he has proven one of our greatest assets. Through the Third Class year Joe refused to be disconcerted, and did a great deal towards piloting us into the safer waters of the Second Class. Beginning his next to the last lap Joe, as a high ranking sergeant, quickly stepped to the front in both academic and cadet activities. We are First Classmen now, and soon will have become alumni, but it will be many a day before the cadets, and before we will forget Joe. His deeds at the Institute are of the kind which are not easy to forget or to pass over lightly. He has received an honor that is rarely conferred on a V. M. I. man — that of being twice elected captain of a varsity sport. There is success written in large letters for Joe in the years that are to come. Sterling qualities of leadership, fairness, and good common sense, which have characterized his actions and life while here, are sure to follow him when he leaves and will stamp him as a man that can be relied upon. Arthur Damrell Henderson, B.S., Spring Hill, Ala. Born 1905. Matriculated 1 922. Infantry Hendy Andy Gump Third Class — Pvt. Company F , Alabama Club. Secontl Tlass P,.t r „„„ „x„. ■Patience is a necessary ingredient to genius. September, 1922, marked the turning point in the life of one of our class- mates, for It was at this time that Hendy, with a desire for a college education and military training as an avocation, entered the institute. Much to his sur ' prise and distaste, the incomparable privilege of finning out was thrust upon his rather unwilling shoulders. When finals came around after a seeming eternitv the furrows in his brow caused by the trials and tribulations of ten months of hardship were for good and all removed. He prepared to enter life again in his former state of a human being. The next year found him back in the harness as a Second Class chemist It was during this period of his term at V. M. I. that he collaborated with the other members of his section in an attempt to make the lives of his worthv in- structors miserable. While suffering from it to a great extent, thev survived the attack. Then carae a very short summer, the larger part of which was spent vacation- ing at the government ' s expense on that verv well-known plavground Camp Meade. By some indescribable means, he survived the storm and strife ' of this period, and September found him back at the institute. He was now one of the fortunate ones who enjoyed F. C. P. ' Hendy, as you are about to embark upon the stormv sea of life we wish you all the success in the world, the fulfillment of all your desires ' and the happiness that is your just due. ' ' Richard Frank Hill, Jr., B.S., Kinston, N. C. Born 1903. Matriculated rgai. Infantry Frank, R. F. Fourth Class — Pvt. Company B . N. C. Club, Baptist Church Club. Third Class — Pvt. Company A , N. C. Club, Baptist Church Club. Second Class — Pvt. Com- pany F , N. C. Club. A. I. E. E., Baptist Church Club, Marshal Final Ball. first Class — Pvt. Company F , N. C. Club. A. I. E. E., Company Football, O. G. ' s Assn., Baptist Church Club, Marshal Final German. The race by vigor, not by vaunts, is won. Amidst a burst of patriotic music and a roar of deafening cheers, Frank said good-bye to the tobacco plantations around his home town of Kinston, and ventured forth into the enchanted and awe-inspiring mountains of Virginia. As an illustration of the extent of sorrow occasioned by his departure, the annual report of the Bureau of Agriculture shows that the production of the vile weed reached the lowest level in a decade. His second year of military life was rather uneventful, when compared with some of the many and varied experiences of less fortunate individuals. A middle course seems to have been pursued faithfully; he was neither part of the tail that wags the dog nor of the few who never think of worrying over a delin- quencv sheet. This is a considerable accomplishment in itself, and deserves honorable mention from the constituted authorities. During the next year R. F. must have become absorbed in the daring ad- ventures of one Darius Green, who attempted to defy the laws of gravitation. Whatever the cause Frank ' s unpremeditated descent from the third stoop was accompanied by disastrous results. As an electrician he has already gone farther in his chosen field than have Edison, Einstein, and Steinmetz. Barracks would be hopelessly lost without his help in replacing used fuses, although at times he has as little success in his search with a flash-light as did Diogones with his candle. Frank, we all wish you the best of luck in anything that you enter into. With your stellar qualities of loyalty, cheerfulness, and good will, you are bound to succeed. Harry Howard Holt, Jr., B.S., Hampton, Va. Born 1904. Matriculated 1921. Cavalry Cootie, Little Man, Cutie Fourth Class — Pvt. Company D . Tidewater Club, S. V. A. Club, Episcopal Church Vestry. Third Class — Corp. Company ■■D . Tidewater Club, S. V. A. Club, Gym Squad. Second Class — Sgt. Company D , Wrestling Squad. S. V. A. Club, Tide- water Club, Adv. Mgr. Bullet , Asst. Athletic Editor Cadet , Asst. Mgr. Base- ball, Company Baseball. A. S. C. E., Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Com- pany D , Tidewater Club, Adv. Mgr. Bomb , Athletic Editor Cadet , Mgr. Fresh- man Baseball, Company Football, Senior W ' arden Episcopal Church Vestrv, AVrestling Squad, Company Baseball, A. S. C. E., Marshal Final German. To those who know thee not. And those who know thee, know After an intensive course of training at S. V. A. Cootie came to the Institute prepared to ' ' do or die. He very nearly did both. From the very first his winning smile and unaffected ways made him a general favorite with his brother rats, and, unfortunately, with the old cadets, too. But from that day to this he has never lost a friend, and is always making countless more. It has always been Cootie ' s chief ambition to be an athlete, and he has striven with might and main to be one of the stars, but the coveted monogram has yet to be awarded. There is just one thing to be regretted. If Cootie had weighed thirty pounds more, the Institute would have been blessed with a second Red Grange — for he is one of the best men for his size that we have ever seen. If any one characteristic may be said to stand out it is unquestionably his capacity for hard work. From the start he has been associated with every im- portant activity around the Institute. He is a tireless worker and can always be depended upon to deliver the goods. It is almost impossible to imagine Cootie failing on anything. It is unnecessary for us to wish him luck as he goes forth. Whatever success he may achieve — to whatever exalted heights he may rise — we will always claim him as our own inimitable brother rat. Jesse Franklin Holt, Jr., A,B., Sherman, Texas Born 1903. Matriculated 1921. Infantry Frank, Ponclio Fourth Class — Pvt. Company A . Tlurd Class — Corp. Company A , Texas Club, Literary Society. Second Class — 1st Sgt. Company A , Texas Club, Dramatic Club, Asst. Manager Track, A. P. S. A., Marshal Pinal Ball, First Class — 1st Lieut. Com- pany F . Texas Club, Hop Comm., A. P. S. A., Marshal Final German. If everyone in the %vorld had the face and bearing of a Grecian god there would be no particular use in looking like one. But since it happens that such men are rarely found, we indulge, along with the reader, in particular pleasure as we present the above, with this caution — he is not a Greek. As a very newly cadet, he realized his sole ambition, which was to erase him- self entirely from the thoughts of the Third Class. The next year he wore the chevrons of a very high ranking corporal, and when the year ended he was among the privileged six who would be allowed to wear the markings of a top-kick. During all four years he has been a faithful and hard worker in all activi- ties that help to better the institute. He is a man of unusual force and character, and with a keen perception of right and wrong. He is admired and liked by all, and when he passes from these walls the institute will lose a worthy son and the world will gain a real man. May your path be always the stern road of difficult success that makes a man truly great. Harper Harrison Holtzman, A.B., Luray, Va. Born 1903. Matriculated 1921. Artillery Hooley, Ooranr , Harpy Fourth Class — Pvt. Company D , Company Baseball. Third Class — Pvt. Com- pany D , Company Baseball. Second Class — Pvt. Company D , Scrub Football, Scrub Baseball, A. P. S. A., Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company D , Football Squad, Baseball Squad, . . P. S. A., P. P. Club, Northern Virginia Club, Marshal Final German. ■■A life of care is the hardest life lead. ' It has been said that a prophet is not without honor save in his own coun- try. Evidently Hooley is no prophet, for certainly from the first day that he entered the Institute he has been appreciated by his classmates; and for four long years their esteem for this lad, who speaks so incessantly of the Beautiful Caverns of Luray has been constantly augmented. After casting off the shackles of a rat, Hooley blossomed forth as a replica of the original hard-boiled Third Classman. But that was only in outward semblance, for at heart he was still the same generous, good-natured brother rat. Hooley must not be thought of as the type of man appreciated by men only. Far from it. His holiday at Camp Meade gave him an opportunity to dis- play his social talents among Maryland ' s elite, and each week-end found him the center of an admiring circle of attractive femininity. Hooley, we are proud to have kno vn you and our pleasant friendship and associations with you will ever be remembered. We can truthfully say that you are the possessor of many fine qualities and that you leave V. M. I. with the best wishes of all who know you. Joseph Wiltox Hope, Jr.. B.S., Hampton, ' a. Born 1905. Matriculated 1921. Engineers Pete, Sonny Boy, Mr. Hampton Fourth Class — Pvt. Company A . Tidew: Club. Third Class — Corp. Company A ' Episcopal Church Club, Scrub Football, S. A . Varsity Football. Monogram Club. Church Club, S. V. A. Club, Marshal ter Club. Episcopal Church Club. S. V. A. . Class Finance Comm.. Tidewater Club. V. A. Club. Second Class — Pvt. Company Hop Comm.. Tidewater Club, Episcopal i Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company Sgt.-at-Arms O. G. ' s Assn., Varsity Football. Monogram Club, Hop C. A. Cabinet, Episcopal Church Club, Marshal Final German, Tidewate S. V. A. Club. Y. M. Club. When do we eat? With these words ringing across the courtyard, Pete entered V. M. I. in a highly unorthodox manner. After passing through the trials and vicissitudes of the rat year, he finished with flying colors, and was num- bered among the cadet corporals. There followed a short hut brilliant military career. This hectic year cost him his much-coveted chevrons, and, broken hearted, he sought to drown his troubles in penalty tours. This form of exercise came to be such a habit with him that unless he paid a call on Staunton at least twice every seven days, he felt the week to be a failure. Although Pete won the title Mr. V. M. I., and is a member of the hop committee that meets all calic trains, he has yet to be caught off his guard. We don ' t believe he can help being a woman-hater. So here ' s a challenge, girls! But you must watch your step ; he ' s dangerous. He ' s big, too, as attested by the fact that he holds the position of oflicial bouncer for the O. G. ' s association. Generous and big hearted, one just can ' t help liking Pete. He is certain to make his mark in after life, and we know that he will always be true to his school and be a man of whom his Alma Mater may be justly proud. Good-bye, Peter. The class of ' 25 is looking at you and backing you to the limit. William Addison Hopkins, Jr., B.S., Richmond, Va. Born 1903. Matriculated 1921. Artillery Billy, Eaglebeak, Hop Fourth Class — Pvt. Company A , Richmond Club, Company Baseball. Third Class — Corp. Company A , Richmond Club, Scrub Baseball, Scrub Basketball. Second Class — Pvt, Company A , Richmond Club, Sniper Staff, A. I. E. E., Varsity Bas- ketball Squad. Company Baseball, Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company A , Richmond Club, A. I. E. E., Sniper Staff, Basketball Squad, Company Foot- ball and Baseball. Marshal Final German. High erected thoughts rt of We may pass over Billy ' s rat year because it differed in no way from that of two hundred other new cadets. He entered the Third Class with the whole burden of the Institute upon his young and inexperienced shoulders. However, he overcame bombs and all other such trivial obstacles that come up in the average Third Classman ' s life until that memorable morning when the Skeleton of the First Man was suspended between barracks without fitting and proper ceremonies. This was the straw that broke the camel ' s back, for the commandant immediately reduced him to the grade of private. As a First Classman he was consulting engineer for the E. E. ' s . Bill ' s greatest ambition was realized when he received his first triangle, and the belt and bayonet exchanged for the sash and sword. It is said that he was barely able to contain his feeling of importance when the sentinel in the courtyard presented arms on the approach of his august person. All things come to an end (which is a true saying) and Bill has finished his years at the Institute. While he was here he always did his best for himself and his fellow man. Bill, here ' s to you! Ever hit the line hard, never falter- ing, that it may be said of you Here ' s one who did his best and never failed. Levin James Houston III, A.B., Fredericksburg, Va. Born 1905. Matriculated 1921. Cavalry Levi, Lev, Zez Fourth Class — Pvt. Company F , Cadet Orchestra, Tidewater Club. Third Class — Pvt. Company F . Literary Society. Tidewater Club, Episcopal Church Choir. Sec- ond Class — Pvt. Company F , Tidewater Club, A. P. S. A., Rifle Team, Cadet Orchestra, Art Editor ■■Sniper , Art Editor ' ■Bullef, Episcopal Church Choir, Mar- shal Final Ball, First Class — Pvt. Company ■■F , A. P. S. A., Art Editor ' ■Bomb , Art Editor ■ ' Sniper ' , Art Editor Cadef, Cadet Orchestra, Episcopal Church Choir, Marshal Final German, ■1 i ■■ ■■He loves nature and ne jtur rt, ' The minute Levi entered the Limit Gates it was known that he was bound to make a strong impression as a military man. This he proceeded to do, although at times during his rat year it might have been difficult to convince him that said impression did not partake of the character of a national disaster. At the beginning of his Third Class year he dropped the shackles of enforced military ambition and turned his attention to the more interesting field of artistic endeavor. Here his many talents have easily placed him among the first. Ever since his rathood days he has been a mainstay of the cadet orchestra. His success as a pianist and composer is best testified to by the nickname of ' ■Zez, which has been bestowed on him by his fellow members of the Ramblin ' Key- dets. But he has not confined his efforts to music. For four years no V. M. L publication has been complete without the adornment of his facile brush. At the hops, his ability as a dancer has made him famous with both calic and keydets. Lack of ability on the part of the rest of us has prevented our paying him the sincerest flattery, but we have done our best in according him whole- hearted envy. Levi ' s future is uncertain, but he says he intends to hie himself to Tin Pan Alley and work for the uplift of American music, which, after four years of the post band, strikes us as an ambition worthy of the fullest realization. Roderick Malcolm Hudgins, B.S., Hampton, Va. Born 1904. Matriculated 1921. Cavalry Pat ' ' Hudge, Gloria Fourth Class — Pvt. Company A . Tidewater Club, S. V. A. Club. Episcopal Church Club. Third Class — Pvt. Company B , Tidewater Club. S. V. A. Club, Episcopal Church Club. Boxing Squad. Second Class — Pvt. Company B , Tidewater Club. S. v. A. Club, Episcopal Church Club. Varsity Boxing Team, A. I. E. E., Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company B . Tidewater Club, S. V. A.. Episcopal Church Club. Varsity Boxing Team. A. I. E. E., Marshal Final German. O, he sets high in the people he This young nman ' s face betrays him. He is none other than the original cave man. Why he came to V. M. I., where his manly charms would be exhibited in vain before the local calic, has never been known, unless the secret of his exile lies in his inherent modesty coupled with a deep feeling of pity for his fellow-men in the outside world. They would not stand a chance as his rivals. Pat ' s first year was uneventful, save for a few receptions given in his honor by certain members of the bad element. It seems that he was verv popular at these functions. As a Third Classman his real troubles began. B. D. ' s analytics and calculus were troublesome, to say the least, and caused him much worry. As a result his vacation was spent at the famous summer resort — Rock- bridge Baths. His Second Class year was taken up by many hours of hard work imposed on him by the intrepid P-foot. His assignments have been the cause of many sleepless nights for those who follow the mystic trail of electricity. However, Hudge entered his last and best year with a clean slate. This accomplishment did not ruin Pat, rather did it spur him on to greater things and he is now well on his way to success. Pat, old man, we all know from association with you that you are going to find success in this old world. Your brother rats are behind you to a man, and will back 30U to the last ditch. James Gordon ' Huxter, B.S., Pounding Mills, Va. Born 1903. Matriculated 1921. Artillery Zev, Gripey, Jimmie Fourth Class — Pvt. Company F , Southwest Virginia Club. Third Class — Pvt. Com- pany F . Southwest Virginia Club, Scrub Football. Second Class — Pyt. Com- pany F , Southwest Virginia Club. Scrub Football. Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pyt. Company F . Southwest Virginia Club. P. P. club, A. S. C. E.. Mar- shal Final German. Oh sleep, it is a gentle thing, beloyed from pole to pole. Clang went the bell and the ponies were off to the most thrilling, nerve- racking race of the season. He ' s ahead! Who ' s ahead? Why, Zev, of course. Thus has it been throughout his entire sentence as a cadet. No occasion has yet arisen on vhich he was not willing to go the promoters one better — Gentle- men, I ' ll bump you. Though intermittent in his attendance of football practice, Gripey played in the scrub line for three years. It must not be overlooked that he rode the wooden horse for weeks in an attempt to master the difficult knack of hitting an elusive ball wih a polo mallet. There has always been a mysterious something about this stolid-countenanced Virginian that engages attention. This same calm, unperturbed expression is worn at all times, under all circumstances. However, Zev has been known to furnish excellent amusement by his mode of expression, but this was witnessed only by those who attended Camp Meade with him. It is with much sadness that we see you leave, Zev, but always remember that V. M. I. and ' 25 are with you forever. •jj -2 : . 1 rk r y d :.i!a:aiiiu.jii Msyiij2r(iiaic: ' iS!a: - u WiLLSON Irby Hurt, A.B., Blackstone, Va. Born 1903. Matriculated 1921. Cavalry Rommie, Rom, Hay Fourth Class — Pvt. Company C , Company Baseball, Piedmont Cluh. Tliiril Class — Corp. Company C , Company Baseball. Sec. Piedmont Club. Set ' oml Class — Sgt. Company D , Company Baseball, Vice-Pres. Piedmont Club, Track Squad, Rifle Team, Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company D , Piedn: Humorous Editor Cadet , Track Squad, Marshal Final German. lit Clu •Pla ithout pomp and rich without a show, When the time came it was harder for Rommie to break away from his home ties than it was for most of us, because this action necessitated flagging the weelcly train. However, a train never did more for V. M. I. and ' 25 than the one that transported this young Romeo hither. Like most of us Rommie was the meekest of the meek during his rat year, but he emerged from those ten months the proud possessor of corporal ' s chevrons. They were moved up in the next year when he became a high ranking sergeant, but for some unknown reason the O. D. ' s were cheated and Rommie believed in wearing them plain. With the calic Rommie has no peer. Members of the weaker sex get weaker as they look into his soulful blue eyes. It is rumored, though, that his minature is pledged, which is indeed bad news to the multitude of disappointed admirers. Rommie ' s quick wit, originality of thought, and always cheerful disposi- tion make association with him both a privilege and a pleasure. Rommie, as you strike out into the rutted pathway of life, we know that you will walk hand in hand with dame fortune — especially if she is young and pretty. Lucius Eugene Johnson, A.B., Birmingham, Ala. Born 1904. Matriculated 1921. Artillery Gene, L. E. Fourth Class — Pvt. Company F , Alabama Club. Third Class — Pvt. Company F , Alabama Club. Secund Class — Sgt. Company A , Alabama Club, Sniper Staff, Bullet Staff, Asst. Mgr. Track Team, A. P. S. A., Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Second Lieut. Company E , Alabama Club, Bomb Staff, Dramatic Club, Com- pany Football, A. P. S. A., Marshal Final German. •He holds the rank no king can give, n station can disgrace, Nature puts f orth her gentleman, and r nonarchs must give pi; Behold, ladies, the biggest dog of all times — the one and only man who never fails to get that letter seven days out of the week and fifty-two weeks out of the year. We offer this as the greatest record of all times, despite the attacks of a disappointed multitude that desire the same title. As a rat Gene was seldom heard from. For some unknown reason he man- aged to stay out of the public eye, but when he graduated from ratdom into the trials and tribulations of his Third Class year he burst into fame by his mania for photography. This work was prompted mainly by an insatiable curiosity to see how a bomb looked in the act of exploding. Gene was a busy man during his Second Class year with his work on the Bullet staff, and also on the advertising staff of the Sniper. Only once did he have the desire to adorn his coatee with gold lace, and having once made his decision, nothing could stop him. When make-overs came out many unexplained trips were made to the repair shop and then on a fine day Gene came home displaying the coveted chevrons. Look closely at the picture above. Here is a man of character and ability. Here is a man who has very little to say, but who possesses qualities which, to those who know him, will carry him far on the road to fame. Bennet Green Jones, B.S., Morrison, Va. Born 1903. Matriculated 1921. Cavalry Benny, Bennido, B. G. Fourth Class — Pvt. Company ■ ' O , Tidewater Club. Tidewater Club. Second Class — Sgt. Company C Club, A. S. C. B., Marshal Final Ball. First Clas: Asst. Adv. Mgr. •■Cadet , Tidewater Club, A. S. C. Club, Episcopal Church Club, Marshal Final G ' Of soul sincere. Third Class — Pvt. Company C , , Varsity Polo Squad, Tidewater —Pvt. Company C , Polo Team, 5., Literary Society, Anglo-Saxon Why did Lee lose his golden opportunity at Gettysburg? Why didn ' t Ger- many conquer the world ? We don ' t know why. It was probably through neg- lect. But the fair city of Morrison didn ' t take a chance on failure as far as its honor was concerned, so it sent its most famous son to V. M. I. to broaden into a man of affairs. This explains why Benny finned out with the Class of ' 25 and tried to render himself inconspicuous. Coming from the great open spaces where a man ' s a man, he decided to join the cavalry and made an excellent horseman. Totally blissful of the de- lights of corporal ' s chevrons, he was shocked to learn at finals of his Second Class year that he was a cadet sergeant. But all in vain, for finals came again and he was once more a private; a first-class private this time with all the joys of no responsibility, and the rear rank. To make up for this he ventured forth in other fields, winning a place on the varsity polo squad his Second Class year and becoming one of V. M. I. ' s four this year. An enviable record on the advertising staff of the Cadet attests his ability as a business man. More than this, he is a true friend and a man whom one can well be proud to have known. We are going to miss you, Benny, but we wish you all kinds of luck in the years to come. Leland Madison Joxes, B.S., Goshen, Va. Born 1902. Matriculated 1921. Artillery Sheik, L. M. Fourth Class — Pvt. Company A . Scrub Football. A , Scrub Football. Secnnci Class — Sgt. Company C. E.. Marshal Final Ball. Varsity Football Squad, Quartermaster, Varsity Football Squad, Manager Track Team. A. S. tion Manager Cadet , Marshal Final German. Third Class Corp. Com C , Asst. Man. Track, j First Class — 1st Lieut. Before nade us itiz great nature ade A first glance ivould lead one to believe that none other than Rudolph Valen- tino himself posed for this picture, but his cognomen is Sheik Jones. It must be long practice in climbing the hills around Goshen that has enabled Leland to climb so rapidly in the hearts of the men of ' 25. Ahvays neat and running ' ' Sheik vore the chevrons both of a high ranking corporal and sergeant; and to the surprise and joy of everyone he finally joined the order of the plume, with the chevrons of quartermaster lieutenant adorning his sleeves. A versatile man, he is as much at home on the gridiron as in a bridge game. Folio-wing the line of greatest resistance, Sheik selected civil engineering as the course best fitted for him, and with his natural tendency to work, coupled with sane practical experience, we can safely say that he is one of our most ac- complished (?) students. With letters and specials piling up day by day, and as many going out, it is believed that Cupid was accurate. It is rumored that diamonds may now be found somewhere in the Alleghany Mountains of Virginia. Now, in saying good-bye, ' 25 finds a task. We can only wish you luck, and feel assured that if ' ou glean as much gold in the world as there is in your heart, you will live in luxurj- for the rest of your life. ■ i!jS!:!i: ! {7Sjr i ' :S }!i i iiiiojmii tixtuim ' . mamvav xiiu James Proctor Junkin, A.B., Sayre, Pa. Born 1905. Matriculated 1921. Cavalry Jim, Junk, J. P. Fourth Class — Pvt. Company B , Yankee Club. Third Class — Corp. Company F Yankee Club. Second Class — Sgt. Company P , Yankee Club, Marshal Pinal Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company P , Yankee Club, P. P. Club, Marshal Final German. Although Jim possessed a slight insight into the mysteries of his Alma Mater, due to his having formerly resided in Lexington, he still had manv sur- prises in store for him when he matriculated. One of the first things he learned was that Sayre, Pa., sir, was a much better answer to the old cadets ' never failing question than Lexington, Va., sir. Jim worked hard in his Second Class year and was rewarded by corporal ' s chevrons at make-overs. But due to his fatal weakness for the fairer sex (a failing he has never outgrown) the following week found him once more a private. In his Second Class year he chose liberal arts and ever since he has proved himself the possessor of all those ([ualities generally accredited to the noble fol- lowers of College Bill. During this year Jim showed merit along a line slightly out of the ordinary in the life of a keydet — that of being a chauffeur. As a driver of a Baby Lincoln speedster, he was unexcelled — so good that the commandant even entrusted his life to James ' care on the occasion of the spring hike of ' 24. Jim feels the call of a higher education. If he succeeds in his new under- takings as he has at the Institute, there will be no doubt as to the result. ' m.. ' .m,vi,-},M)i!m. Marion Knight Kellogg A.B., St. Louis, Mo. Born 1904. Matriculated 1931. Cavalry Marion, Mable Fourth Class — Pvt. Company B , Scrub Football, Tennis Squad, Company Base- ball. Third CInss — Corp. Company B . Varsity Football, Tennis Team, Literary ■iety. Company Baseball, Krabs. Second Class — First Sgt. Company A , Varsity Football, Boxing Squad. Polo Team, Asst. Libr Club, Circulation Mgr. Sniper , Marshal Final ing Squad, Capt, Polo Team. Associate Editor Hop Comm., St. Louis Club. Marshal Final Gern Literary Society. Anglo-Saxo 11. First Class — Adjt. Staff, Box adet , Circulation Staff Sniper That she bestowed until .she had no more. Among those who made the mad rush through the arch in the early days of September, 1921, was Marion. Cataclysmic emotions filled his youthful breast at the strange sights presented to his inexperienced eye, but nothing daunted, he set his sails to the prevailing winds and came to the end of his rat year a much wiser man, the proud possessor of corporal ' s chevrons and high in the esteem of his classmates. The handicap of being one of those despised Third Classmen did not pre- vent him from continuing his well begun career at the Institute. Football and tennis were the athletic sports that claimed him during this year. In classes he stood well up among those who never have to worry about the proficiency of their grades. Finals found him a quartermaster sergeant, and no one deserved promotion more than did he. At make-overs things followed in natural sequence, and Marion was made a first sergeant. Having turned to polo he became one of the mainstays of the team, contributing to the eleven to seven victory over Cornell during finals. It is indeed hard to do justice to a man of s o many good qualities as has this lad from old Missouri. True friend, excellent student, and, most important of all, one of the best of good fellows, it is with sincerely sad hearts that we bid Marion farewell. We will always remember him as a loyal member of the Class of ' 25. Robert Willis Kellogg, A.B., St. Louis, Mo. Born 1902. Matriculated 1921. ■•irillis, Pedro, Ikey Fourth Class — Pvt. Company ■ ' C , Vice-Pres. Class. Varsity Track, Monogram Club, A. M. A. Club. Third Clas — Corp. Company C , Varsity Football, Varsity Track, Monogram Club, Vice-Pres. Class, A. M. A. Club. Second Class — First Sgt. Company ■•B , Varsity Football, Varsity Track, Monogram Club, Vice-Pres. Class, Rifle Club, A. M. A. cfub. Leader Final Ball. First Class — Capt. Company B , Varsity Foot- ball, Varsity Track, Monogram Club, Vice-Pres. Class, Pres. Cotillion Club, St, Louis Club, Leader Final German. He who is to lead men must himself be a man. I ' m from Missouri — you ' ve got to show me. Such was the statement made bv Pedro when he was gently escorted into barracks by a member of the Third Class Reception Committee. Since that time the saying has been reversed and for four years Pedro has been showing ' em instead. While a rat he displayed his ability as a football player, and since that time has built up a reputation for dependability and speed on the gridiron. Not onlv did he prove his athletic ability, but he also showed us that he was a military genius as well, for when finals came he was among those at the head of the list of corporals. Beginning his Second Class year, his career seemed like the opening of a magic box whose each section reveals some new gift more pleasing than the other, reaching its culmination with Pedro in the forefront at the final ball. It is hard to decide whether his voice sounds better when he is commanding the bat- talion, or when announcing special extras at the hops, for in either capacity he is a past master. When Auld Lang Syne is played and the companies are dismissed for the last time, V. M. I. loses a man of whom she may well be proud. He is a man in every sense of the word, as has been shown during four stormy years. It is in the knowledge of his assured future success that ' 25 bids him Godspeed. • ] Ml Francis Gerard Lake, B.S., Lake Charles, La. Born 1904. Matriculated 1922. Infantry Gerard, Steinmetz, Lahey Third Class — Pvt. Company A , Louisiana Club, Scrub Football, Second Class — Pvt, Company A . Louisiana Club, Company Rifle Team, Scrub Football. A. I. E. E.. Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt, Company •■A , Scrub Football, V, M. I, Rifle Club, A. I. E. E., Marshal Final German. After leaving his happy home way down south in Louisiana, Gerard ' ' entered the institute. But, strange to say, he found a great surprise awaiting him, for, as is the custom with many newly cadets, he had held more or less of a happy expectation of enjoying college life at the university. It was soon brought forcibly to his realization that his hopes had been most shamefully trodden in the dust, but this disappointment did not deter him in the slightest degree. He made the best of it, and when finals brought the end of rathood he was still with us and all set to embark upon his life as an old cadet. After spending a month at Rockbridge Baths, the summer resort of the in- stitute, he returned to V. M. I. once more to wear the grey, but this time with rvvo stripes upon his left sleeve. He was greatly attracted by the magnetic prop- erties of electricity, and chose it to be his course at the institute. When another long summer, which was spent among the sand dunes of Maryland ' s Sahara and at Rockbridge Baths, had finally come to an end, we found him once more among us. But this time, it was as a First Classman, and a member of the ancient and honorable order of O. G. ' s As Gerard goes forth from V. M. I. we can say without hesitation that his class and Alma Mater are proud of him. He is the quiet, determined type of man who is bound to overcome all obstacles and forge his way to the front in whatever type of work he follows. Albert Lewis LanDj B.S., Surry, Va. Born 1904. Matriculated 1921. Lewis, Billy, Judge Tourth Class — Pvt. Company D , Tidewater Cluh, Baptist Church Club. Class — Pvt. Company D , Tidewater Club, Baptist Church Club, Gym Second Class — Pvt. Company D , Tidewater Club, Baptist Church Club, Gym A. S. C. B.. Company Baseball, Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Compan Tidewater Club, Baptist Church Club, Gym Team, Wrestling Squad, A. S. Company Baseball, Marshal Final German. Third Team. Team, ' ■Ah, reach should eed his grasp. From a little township in eastern Virginia Billy ' came to us back in the early days of September, 1921. Having just completed six weeks of military training at Camp Meade, he was a few jumps ahead of most of us. After the first few weeks he became very snobbish, refusing even to associate with Third Classmen, so the remainder of the year was spent in comparative peace. When he came back the next year Judge proved himself an ardent can- didate for the gym team and most of his spare time was spent on the bars and rings. Returning as a Second Classman he decided to become a civil engineer. His chances for making the coveted monogram grew brighter as a result of the excellent performance he gave in the exhibition at finals. That Lewis will succeed cannot be doubted, for we all know the reward of earnest application and a strong determination to make the most of every opportunity. He has always been known as a quiet and reserved young man. Although he is usually serious, he can become at proper times the most light- hearted of mortals. We shall always remember him as a staunch and reliable friend, a true classmate, and lovable companion. Iu-Waan Liu., B.A., Toishan, Kwongtung, China Born 1903. Matriculated 1921. Artillery Mike ■■D , Marshal Final tin- jgh purpos Eight years after the never-forgotten Chino-Japanese war in 1895, Mr. Liu was born in Toishan, Canton. He received his early education in a primary school in Toishan and then in Canton Christian College. During that period when China was in the most critical moment, resulting from foreign invasions, he was deeply impressed hy the imperialism of foreign countries, and knew the necessity of armed force to his country. Thus, his intention of studying military science was determined. He often says, There is no God of mercy! But God helps only those who can help themselves! In order to guard ' justice, ' ' liberty, ' and ' equality, ' and to regain the absolute sovereignty of our country, we must struggle with iron and blood. Thus he comes to V. M. I. for his bloody training. Mr. Liu is a dark horse, but his naked name Mike is quite popular. Mike was a candidate for Mr. V. M. L in a beauty contest. Thank God, he was not elected! It is said that he has run for captain in G Comnany, but he is still a damn private. In Camp Meade, Maryland, he had proved a military Mike, and an expert in boxing. When he was in charge of the artillery company Little McDowell and Fat McCracken had to drill like rats. After he punched Mr. Young on the floor, Big Nugent had dared not say anything against him. In his lonely hours he usually sang ' Mx Wild Irish Rose. This was the reason hoxy he got his Irish name. Recently he is homesick. It is said that he may go home next year. Shall we blame him? What he has in his mind now is On to Japan and to China. (Translated from original manustript.) Thomas Wilson McCracken,, A.B., Mineral Wells, Texas Born 1904. Matriculated 1921. Artillery Mac To m roarth Class — Pvt. Company A , Scrub Football, Texas Club. Tliiril Class — Corp. Company A , Varsity Football Squad, Texas Club, Monogram Club. Second Class — Sgt. Ccjmpany A , Texas Club, Varsity Football, Monogram Club, A. P. S. A., Marshal Final Ball. First Class — 1st Lieut, Company F , Varsity Foot- ball, Monogram Club, Texas Club, A. P, S. A.. Marshal Final German, Hii nd his kingdom, and hi; ill his la From the land of long-horn steers and t«o-gun men this Wild-Eyed Irish- man starnpeded to Virginia and threw in his lot with the Class of ' 25. Yes, though he doesn ' t look it, he, too, underwent that stormy rat year, and like the rest of us came out a wiser, much wiser, man. It was during the hectic Third Class year that Mac displayed his diplomatic ability by being a member of the element and at the same time one of the commandant ' s pride and joy. In fact, for the entire time that he was an old cadet his sleeve was adorned with the stripes of authority. Tom played football as a rat. He made his monogram as a Third Class- man; but it was as a Second and First Classman that he wrote his name in the football history of the institute. Both years he was selected as South Atlantic and All-Southern guard. Mac applied himself to the liberal arts course the last two years, and although not setting any worlds afire, the technique he acquired enabled him to leave a string of broken hearts from Tampico, Mex., to Camp Meade, Mary- land. Baltimore and Washington came to know him well during the summer spent on the burning sands. Twenty-five thinks a lot of you, Mac. We are proud of what you ' ve done and we ' ll be prouder still when you carry V. M. I. and ' 25 to the top in your future work. . ,;ii!ii f««ai«3Bmwias«i? i;; ' .( ' ! I Henry McGill, B.A., Petersburg, Va. Born 1901. Matriculated 1920. Engineers Mac, Henry, Mogul Fourtli Class — Pvt. Company E . Third Class — Corp. Company ■C . Second Class — Sgt. Company C , Asst. Cheer Leader, A. P. S. A., Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company C , A. S. P. A., Company Football, Marshal Final German. It was five jears ago when Henry meekly joined the rat line. His first years were successful as rat years go, but it was as a Third Classman that he started on what would have been a most auspicious career as a member of the element. This lasted only a few months, however, and he joined the Class of ' 25 a wiser and more sober-minded young man. The next year he became one of the chosen sixty and at finals found himself promoted to the more exclusive thirty-six. After struggling through analytical geometry and calculus, Henry decided to cast his lot with the political scientists, and it was as a member of this far-famed coterie that his real worth was realized. At hop time Henry was ever in prominence, and many a fair face has per- ceptibly brightened at his approach. In spite of this he has maintained a strict neutrality, keeping that miniature with commendable tenacity. He might be fool- ing us all, only waiting for the moral support of the old dip to propound the fatal question. It wouldn ' t he such a very great surprise after all to find Henry entangled in matrimonial alliances soon after graduation. To say good-bye is not easy, Henry ; but like many difficult things, it will mark the beginning of a larger and more important era in your life, and one that cannot be other than successful. With you go the best wishes, love, and respect of the Class of ' 25. , f ;.;.v.. .;™.vv.- .;.« : ' ' :: ' M7V ' T;iZ:!m!: ' g ' WiMii?(ffi:i ' iim.mm smxmi Stuart Neville McDowell, B.S., Fincastle, Va. Born 1903. Matriculated 1921. Artillery Mac, Peter, Shorty Fourth Class — Pvt. Company C , Southwest Virginia Club. Third Class — Pvt. Company C , Southwest Virginia Cl ub. Second Class — Pvt. Company C , Mar- shal Pinal Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company C , O. G. ' s Assn., Marshal Final German. Short but sweet; for inches do not make the man. We know very little of Peter ' s early history except that he is a native of Fincastle, Va., and nothing at all of Fincastle except that the owner of the coun- tenance above must be one of its strongest claims to fame. As Third Classmen have little respect for size, his rat year offers very little variation from the usual order of things. Coming back the next year, he sought to keep the tradi- tional character of the Third Class in existence and his room was the scene of many stormy sessions. When he returned as a Second Classman, Peter started out as an electrical engineer, but he soon found that electricity held little charm for him. Therefore, he took up the rod and chain and ever since we have known him as an outstanding figure in the Department of Civil Engineering. After the passing of this uneventful year he set out with the rest of us to conquer new worlds. At Camp Meade he spent six weeks of hard labor with the prospect of summer school staring him in the face, but nothing could down the spirits of this optimistic individual. About this time a great change came into the life of little Mac. He had been hitherto unaffected by the fair sex, but while at Rockbridge Baths something must have happened to him, for he is reputed to have been on hand at all of the dances held during the season at that summer resort. Without exaggeration it may be said that Peter is one of the most popular men in the class. Always good-natured, always obliging, always a good sport, we predict that his success in after life will be in inverse ratio to his stature. ' 2:ii ' !iJ. M ' ' Samuel Wilsox Marshall, Jr., R.S., Dallas, Texas Born 1905. Matriculated 1921. Artillery Sam, S. If ' . , Southwest Fourth Class — Pvt. Company A . Third Class — Corp. Company C . Second Class — Sgt. Company E , Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company E , Cross- country Team. Texas Club, Track Squad, Boxing Squad, Executive Committee A. I. E. E., in charge of wireless room. Marshal Final German. endship, I will perfo the last article In the fall of 1921 Sam left his happy home in the Lone Star State and finally reached Lexington on the Virginia Creeper. The old cadets welcomed him yvith open arms vhen he nonchalantly entered the arch, and lost no time in shoyving him that rat life at the institute was going to be vastly more exciting than the life of ease that he had led at Dallas High. Once safely embarked on his career as a newly cadet, Sammy (|uickly sprang to the front among the running men of the class, and has clung to that position ever since. In his Third Class year he became the proud possessor of the much-sought-after corporal ' s chevrons, and joined Captain Handy ' s light artillery in their daily maneuvers on the farm. He was cited as a sergeant at finals, but his career as a non-commissioned officei was cut short during the following year. As a Second Classman he chose electrical engineering in order to test his endurance qualities. Suffice it to say that he has been found to have an enviable amount of ohmic resistance. With the First Class year came the awaited privileges and electricity among them. He remained undaunted, however, and took his full share of both — more of the former perhaps. -;mmm:. ismsm!V ' ' ' t(aa ;it«;;..iiif;:-.v«ji«tti fl!asiai-iM«isK« George Alexander Marsh, B.S., Raleigh, N. C. Born 1903. Matriculated 1921. Engineers Aleck, Peter Fourth Class — Pvt. Company B , N. C. Club. Third Class — Pvt. Company B , N. C. Club. Second Class — Pvt. Company B , N. C. Club, Varsity Debating Team. Jacksonian Literary Society, Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company •■B , Pres. Jacksonian Literary Society, Asst. Business Manager Bomb ' , N. C. Club, P. P. Club, Marshal Pinal German. Noble by birth, yet nobler by great deeds. He came from the state of the Tar Heels, and the only thing that could be held against him was the fact that he had such nice, straight black hair and a pair of lovely eyes. Four years have failed to change his hair, but the differ- ence is readily noticeable in those eyes. He has not been able to avoid the women, and the soulful expression in them has given way to one of complete indifference which is entirely assumed. In the academic line Aleck first became a chemical lavpyer; that is, he endeavored to persuade the molecules to follow his laws and not nature ' s. He also attempted to argue Rat into believing the book was somewhat in error, but finding this method was not conducive to good grades changed his tactics and decided to accept all that was explained to him. The literary society would be hopelessly compromised were it not for Peter ' s able guidance. The gift of gab is one of his greatest accomplishments, as testified by his success on the debating team for two successive years. He can out-talk the average liberal artist, and that ' s saying a great deal. A heart as big as all outdoors and a willingness to give everyone a helping hand are two characteristics of the admirable personality he possesses. Aleck ' has become endeared to his classmates and to V. M. I., and we look forward with confidence to his record as an alumnus. i. ' sitiKSKi, ■«;;.;. Albin Lt.;ther Meisel B.S., Richmond, Va. Born 1904. Matriculated 1921. Cavalry Beany, Beanzy, Mice Fourth Class — Pvt. Company D , Richmond Club, Company Baseball. Third Class — Pvt. Company D , Richmond Club, Company Baseball. Episcopal Church Club. .Second Class — Pvt. Company D , Richmond Club. Company Baseball, Episcopal Church Club. Vice-President Y. M. C. A., A. S. C. E.. Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company D , Richmond Club, Company Baseball, Episcopal Church Club, Pre-sident Y. M. C. A.. A. S. C. E.. Asst. Adv. Mgr. •■Bomb , Company Foot- ball. O. G. ' .s Assn., Mar.shal Final German ■To kn to lov Four years ago a youth who claimed to have witnessed the advent of seven- teen summers, but who must have been counting one or two Indian Summers in this total, ventured forth into the world and selected V. M. I. as his permanent residence for an indefinite period of time. As the weeks lengthened into months he grew taller, until at finals no one would ever guess that he was originally the mascot of the Boy Scout company. About this time our little man cast his lot with the civil engineers and followed the rod and transit for many a tiresome mile. This year was spent in writing to the one and only, if we may judge from the testimony of his roommates. Thus he entered the last year with colors flying. It was not long after openings that ' Beany was seen in officer ' s dike, commanding a platoon at parade. D Company never has been the same since then. However, if you can ' t be a general be president was Beany ' s motto, for as president of the Y. M. C. A. Council he made trips that seldom are accorded a cadet captain. Beany, in saying good-bye, words are inadequate to express our feelings. We know you will succeed, and our wish is that this success may come early. Go get ' em, boy, and remember we ' re for you in the days to come. ,%,, '   iaiii ' a ii SW fi ?K  ;iii a i aii ' Mii. . . Marion- Stallings Moore, B.S., Portsmouth, Va. Born 1903. Matriculated 1921. Engineers Bear, M. S. Fourth Class — Pvt. Company C , Scrub Football. Episcopal Church Club, Tide- water Club. Third Class — Corp. Company C , Scrub Football, Scrub Basketball, Krab Club, Tidewater Club, Episcopal Church Club. Second Class — Sgt. Company •■B , A. I. E. E., Episcopal Church Club, Vice-Pres. Tidewater Club, Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company E , Episcopal Church Club, A. I. E. E., Varsity Football, Tidewater Club, Marshal Final German. ir to and si Dame Fortune was in her most benevolent mood when she plucked Bear from the city by the sea and set him down in the walls of the institute with the Class of ' 25. She likewise seems to have plucked her celestial brow at the serenity of the place, for his restless energy and ingenuity have been at the bottom of many an incident which caused our friends, the subs, more than one sleepless nigTit. As time went on, however, the authorities came to recognize his abi lities and literally thrust chevrons upon him. Again, on the football field he ex- hibited his prowess, making gains well worthy of a man twice his stature. As a rising joung electrical engineer the world will soon make his acquaintance. Not satisfied with ruffling the peace within the narrow limits of barracks, Bear wandered a-field and caused a flutter in the hearts of those of the fair sex who dared to cross his path. When a man holds the place that Bear ' ' does — and always will — in our minds, it is hard to boil down his character and try to express it in one place. Always good-natured, never dull, but forever helping the day along with a friendly bit of repartee, he helps to brighten things up around this otherwise drab barracks. And it is all this, coupled with a sterling character, that will lift him high in civilian life. All success to you, Bear. You are, in the best sense of the word, a darned good man. Thomas Verxer Moore, B.S., La Porte, Texas Born 1905. Matriculated 1922. Infantry Hoary, Tom, Tommie Third Class — Pvt. Company D , Texas Club. Seroml Class — Pvt. Company D . Literary Society, Sniper Staff, Texas Club, Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company D , Literary Society, Texas Club, Sniper Staff, Marshal Final German. What forced you here we cannot know. And you will scarcely tell. On a bright sunny day in early September, our little Hoary breezed through the far-famed portals of the Virginia Military Institute and embarked upon the stormy sea of rathood, rearing at all times a broad smile on his youthful countenance. And, strange to say, though he went through the trials and tribu- lations of a rat year with all its sheenies and other new cadet discomforts, this smile was never wholly erased. He bore his burdens cheerfully, and was, after a seeming eternity, rewarded with finals and the beginning of life at the institute as a Second Classman. And thus, after a long and adventurous summer, we found him back at the institute setting sail on a somewhat erratic career as an old cadet. After much thought and deliberation, he chose chemistry as his course of study. In his chase of the elusive atom, after this momentous decision, he caused serious con- sternation in the ranks of his instructors by a series of unexplained explosions and other dangerous escapades in the laboratories of Rat and Steity. ' ' Fortu- nately, for the sake of himself and the institute, he arrived at the end of the year without serious mishap, except several romances at the hops. As Tommy ' leaves us, after altogether too brief a stay, we will always re- member his good humor, his desire to help, and his many abilities, and we look forward to the time when he will be one of the country ' s greatest pen-and-ink artists. 1 ' - ' i Reginald Cleaves Morrison, B.S., Baltimore, Md. Born 1902. Matriculated 1921. Cavalry Stat, Clcve, Red Fourth Class— Pvt. Company D . Third Class— Pvt. Companv D ' . Second Class— Pvt. Company • ' C , Marshal Final Ball, A. S. C. E. First Class— Pvt. Companv •■C , Maryland Club. A. S. C. E., Track Squad. Marshal Final German. ited hook: sliall On a certain Labor Day four years ago Cleaves forsook the gay life of Balti- more for the rest and solitude of the mountains of Virginia. He erred in his geography and landed with us. He slid in and was soon lost in the crowd, due to his meek and quiet disposition. However, it was not long before he was known all over barracks because of his numerous visits to the battled walls of room 31. The next year he again was in our midst, but his meekness had left. The rats did not seem to bother him, for he much preferred to lie in his hay and blow- rings from his old pipe than to waste time on a rat. The food at school, how- ever, worried him so that he put his thoughts upon the bulletin board. Soon after this something happened in the mess-hall at dinner. No one would have suspected him, but still waters run deep. Returning as a Second Classman, he decided to sleep through civil engineer- ing rather than ring bells, analyze compounds or write essays. But his pleasant dreams were always being interrupted by hops, for when was there a dance that he wasn ' t dragging? In his First Class year. Cleaves studied hard, but found time to enjoy the privileges that his three years of cadetship had merited. His stay at V. M. I. has been one of cherished memories to us. We wish him success as we say good- bye, and we are confident that he will make good. Simon Ferdinand Nelson, B.S., New Britain, Con. Born 1902. Matriculated 1921. Engineers Simon, Nelly Fourth Class — Pvt. Company E . Third Class — Pvt. — Pvt. Company B , Marshal Final Ball. First Clas; Club. A. S. C. E., Marshal Final German. ■■Good at a fight, but better at a play; Godlike in giving, but the devil to pay. A Connecticut Yankee made his debut at summer school, where, unlike his predecessor of storied fame in King Arthur ' s Court, he found himself the lowliest of the lowly. However, on matriculating he had the advantage of most of us, s he had already received a thorough prep course in rathood. His trip through that year was the usual stormy voyage with now and then a calm at hay-time. Finals found him a bona fide member of the newly-born Class of ' 25. As a Third Classman, Simon soon established himself as a recognized mem- ber of the element, nearly winning the title of all-barracks champion tourist. His interest in the transit and rod led him to choose the engineers for his R. O. T. C. unit, and later the Civil Department claimed him for its own. With the donning of two stripes came a new dignity and enlightenment, no doubt due to the importance acquired by making the coveted Christmas furlough for the first time. We may assume this to be the immediate cause for the photo- graphic display to be seen on his top shelf. Simon has made his mark in engineering here, as we are confident he will do in the outside world. His plaintive strumming on the I ' ke is only super- ceded by his chronic playing of the ' ic. . n excellent friend he has proved himself, and he leaves with the hearty good wishes of all. ■;ffi ii;av- : i ' ai. ;;aiij ' iffli;;:;;xM«a;.KSsajKi ' £ Samuel Garnett Neikirk, A.B., Bluefield, Va. Born 1902. Matriculated 1920. Engineers Sa Sammie, Neekirk Fourth Class — Pvt. Company C , Company Baseball. Southwest Virginia Club. Third Class — Pvt. Company C . Second Class — Pvt. Company C . Southwest Vir- ginia Club, P. E. Council, Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company C , Southwest Virginia Club, Company Football, ■ ' Sniper Stalf, P. E. Council, Marshal Final German. ■•Everything comes it a man will only wait. ' ' One early autumn day in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and twenty, the mountainous country of southwestern Virginia sent forth into the military world a representative — S. G. Neikirk, Esq. Sam entered ' . M. I. with the Class of ' 24, but owing to a serious illness, contracted during his first year, boarded the ship of ' 25 the following fall. The next two years Sammie found life more favorable, took up his work in a business-like manner and reaped the rewards of honest labor. Then, looking with contempt on the mounted units, he decided to enter the engineer unit, it being more suited to his physical conformation. The Post Exchange and the Monogram Club have found in Sam a sup- porter who will be hard to replace. At any game of the season one could hear his familiar tune, Ice cold coca cola, grape, and orange, and one would know that the Post Exchange was doing business. Sam, may the reward of honest toil and an ever-present good humor be yours. We know that the success and respect which you have won here will accompany you through life in whatever you may undertake. Samuel Gordon Nugent B.S., Petersburg, Va. Born 1901 Matriculated 1921 Artillcrv Sam, ll ' einhi ' nj Fourth Class — Pvt. Company P . Varsity Baseball, Monogram Club. Third Class — Corp. Company F . A. M. A. Club. Varsity Football, Varsity Baseball. Monogram Club. Seooml Class — Sgt. Company A , A. M. A. Club. Asst. Business Mgr. Cadet . Wrestling Squad, Sec.-Treas. A. S. C. E., Varsity Baseball, Monogram Club, Mar- shal Final Ball First Class — Pvt. Company A , Varsity Football, Varsity Baseball, Monogram Club, Business Mgr. Cadet , President O. G. ' s Assn., Chairman Floor Committee A. S. C. E.. Marshal Final German. ■A man ' s a man for a ' tliat, After Sam joined the Class of ' 25 it took only time enough for us to get acquainted to realize that in him were embodied all those qualities which make a man a true friend. Throughout his four years as a cadet, he has endeared himself to us by the excellent quality of his friendship, his carefree disposition, and his irrepressible tendency to join all those escapades which carry with them the elements of true sport and a real zest. One of Sam ' s fine qualities is his Bulldog spirit. His proudest possession is a V, M. I. monogram, which came to him as a result of his % ' ery creditable showing on the diamond and gridiron. As business manager of the Cadet Sam put this publication through one of the most successful years of its history. In military Sammie says: No soap. During the early part of his career as a cadet, he was adorned with chevrons, but he discarded this phase of a cadet life and fondly looked forward to the time when he would be an honest-to- goodness first-class private and member of that most illustrious of organizations, the O. G. ' s. As president of the O. G. ' s Sam guided the destinies of those who never had to worry about serving a guard tour every eighteen days. In parting, Sam, we are proud to have finned out with you, and we wish you success in whatever undertaking may claim your attention. ? ? ■ ! iliftK; ' iu4iV;. .i;:; !K « John Clements Owen, B.S., Jarratt, Va. Born 1904. Matriculated 1921. Infantry J. C John Clements ater Club. Third Class- Company B , Tidewate B , Tidewater Cluli, A. I -Pvt. Company Club. Marshal E. E., O. G. ' s bushel of le Fourth Class — Pvt. Company ■■B , Tide B , Tidewater Club. Second Class — Pv Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company Assn., Marshal Final German. ■■A handful of common sense Emerging from the depths of obscurity on the seventh of September, 1921, J. C. found himself In surroundings vastly different from those to which he had been accustomed. But he soon caught on to the tricks and rapidly retired from the limelight. Parties held by the Third Class held little attraction for him and only on rare occasions did he deign to honor them by his presence. Upon coming back as a Second ( lassman he became a diligent student in the Department of Electrical Engineering. We cannot dwell long on the compara- tively uninteresting events of his third year at the Institute. Things of g reater moment claim our attention. Camp Meade! What a thrill those words must bring him! The week-ends in Baltimore and Washington, the dances and parties there, are even now golden in his memory. Especially well does he remember one particular dance which he attended in Baltimore. Undaunted by ghosts of the past he returned to the Institute with an open mind and a willingness to let by-gones be by-gones. Delicately tinted letters still followed him, giving credit to the belief that he became more deeply involved in his affaires de coeur than he cares to admit. In saying farewell to ' ' J. C. we can do no more than wish him a continuation of the success which has attended his four years at the Institute. James Thomas Parkinson Jr. A.B., Richmond, Va. Born 1903. Matriculated 1921. Cavalry Jimmy, Parkie Fourth Class — Pvt. Company E , Richmond Club, Literary Society. Third Class — Corp. Company B , Richmond Club, Literary Society. Second Class — Pvt. Com- pany B , Polo Squad, Literary Staff Sniper , Literary Society, Richmond Club, A. P. S. A., Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company B , Polo Squad, Literary Staff Sniper , Rifle Club, Literary Society, Richmond Club, A. P. S. A., Marshal Final German. I would be friends with you and have your love. It was a day of great moment when Jimmie was wafted to the institute. But after a few eventful social calls on admiring old cadets he forgave the fateful winds of chance that brought him here, and decided to forget his fun- loving nature for the next ten months. After the days of rathood were over Parkie settled down as a fairly mild bad element, although not taking an active part in the organized disorders of that period. In the second lap of the journey Jimmy became the proud possessor of the inverted V ' s and joined Lieutenant Hogan ' s heavy horsemen in their daily maneuvers in the bullring. This year will also be remembered for the dis- tinct aversion he displayed toward attending Sunday morning denunciations of the works of the devil. The commandant finally won the argument, and con- vinced Parkie that his attendance was requested — yea, fervently requested — at subsequent church formations. Upon becoming a Second Classman, Jimmy took upon himself the weighty duties of the Chemistry Department and has been struggling mightily ever since. At Camp Meade he established a reputation as one of the greatest living authori- ties on Baltimore and its sundry attractions. Parkie is a man whose friendship is valued by all and this honor he liberally bestows. Some might consider him serious, but he possesses a keen wit and pleasing conversational powers. His abilities will insure his success in the years to come, and he will always be remembered as a true classmate. , m g g g g gg TOT ggJJg William Mason Peebles, B.S., Buffalo, N. Y Born 1903. Matriculated 1921. Artillery Willie, JVec Ifillie, IFillie Push Class — Pvt. Company B . Yankee_ Club, Ep, Fourth Class — Corp. Company B , Yankee Club, Episcopal Ch Sgt, Company B , Yankee Club, DramaUc Club, Club, Marshal Final Ball. First Clas: Manager Dramatic Club, Outrage Edit Club, Marshal Final German. pal Church Club. Third rch Club. Second Class — S. C. E., Episcopal Church Yankee Club, Stage ;., Episcopal Church ■•The glo Bv a strange coincidence, Willie entered the institute in much the same manner as several hundred other young men do each year without any deviation from the ordinary procedure. Shortly after he had become oriented here, hi; fame as a running rat and as more than an apt student began to spread until even the professors came to think that he knew something about their subjects. At finals recognition of his abilities was made and he was the recipient of both stars and stripes. As a Third Classman, Willie ' s easy mastery of calculus made him an object of awe to those who struggled along with terrifying proportions and differentials. His willingness to help any and everyone on all occasions won him many friends, and more than one man gives credit to Willie for having made it possible for him to pass this difficult subject. During his third year at the institute Willie began to be a serious rival of Forbes Robertson by his performance in one of the Dramatic Club plays. After his first taste of back-stage life he could not be turned aside into what we face- tiously, and truthfully, term the straight and narrow. And as a First Class- man we find him not only taking a leading role, but also being responsible for the artistic settings of the plays. Anvone who has ever asked Willie to attend to something knows not only his ability, but also his willing spirit of accommodation. Now that childish affairs are behind us and we see things in their true light, there is not a man in ' 25 who is not proud to call Will a friend and a brother rat. Da ii) Baldwin Perrin, B.S., Gloucester, Va. Born 1903. Matriculated 1921. Engineers Dihbie, Berger irtli CIiiss — Pvt. Company D . Tidewater Club. ' . Rifle Team, Tidewater Club. Second Class — F h. Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Companv Marshal Final German. Third Class — Pvt. Compa t. Company D , Tidewa ■D , Tidewater Club, A. I. ' Tis needless to say that there vas ueepinR and vailing and gnashing of teeth vhen Dibbie departed from the heart-hrnken assembly at Gloucester Point to take up activities at . M. I. His first year at the institute was enough to change him from a homesick lad into a soldier of no mean ability, and we all marveled that at finals he did not enter into the ranks of non-commissioned officers. But until the present date Our Napoleon has remained a private. But such is fate! Dibbie was quite certain that one year of military life was enough for him, but when the Class of ' 25 started toward the second milestone, he was among the first to return. After a visit to Old Nick, Baldwin cast aside his Bolshevik tendencies and settled down to the steady grind of conquering calculus and analytics. During the ensuing summer Dan Cupid, with his fatal how and arrow, started out in search of a victim. And with dame fortune as his guide, he soon found a lad and lassie sitting contentedly under the old Gloucester moon. Therefore, when Dibbie returned to ' . M. I. in September, 1923, it was in body only. But despite this, he made remarkable progress in his chosen pro- fession of electrical engineering, and if he lives up to the standards we have set for him, his name will rival Benjamin Franklin ' s in the Hall of Fame. Dibbie, we expect you to grab the world by the tail. Just remember that if you ever find occasion to give it one extra twist just say the word and you ' ll have all of us on hand to help you. Charles Jones Perry, Jr., A.B., Birmingham, Ala. Born 1904. Matriculated i92r. Cavalry Cliarlic -Pvt. Company Monk, Route Step Fourth Class — Pvt. Company ■■C . Company Baseball, Ala. Club. Tliiril Class — Corp. Company C . Vice-Pres. C. T., Scrub Baseball. Krabs, Ala. Club. .Seeund Class — Pvt. Company E , Asst. Mgr. Football, Asst. Mgrr. Basketball. Varsity Baseball, A. P. S. A., Yacht Club, Marshal Final Ball, Ala. Club. First Class — Pvt. Company E , Advertising Manager Sniper , Company Football, Varsity Baseball, Polo Squad, A. P. S. A., Ala. Club, O. G. ' s Assn., Marshal Final German. •Drink! For yc If we were theatrical critics we would undoubtedly open our effort something like this: With a blare of trumpets and a mighty crash of cymbals, Charles J. Perry strode to the center of the stage and defiantly gazed into the face of the audience. I5ut as we are not so lucky we shall leave out the trumpets and cymbals, and content ourselves with the latter half of the prelude, using V. M. I. as the stage, and the corps of cadets as an audience. Who does not remember Mister Perry with arms flapping aimlessly, cap on the front of his head like a peanut, ambling around barracks? But even with all these liabilities to carry he managed to weather the rat year, subjected to a sheenie now and then as a spicy distraction from the daily routine. It was the next year that this youth blossomed forth — a corporal — yea — even a non-com. His friends, not wishing the chevron plague in their midst, quickly assisted him to lose the job. He enlisted in the Bad Element and was one of the clandestine 13 whose mysterious products wrought spasmodic havoc in barracks. After six hectic weeks at Camp Sahara, Maryland, our hero came back with the name of ' ' Route Step. Again we find him hitting the ball to all corners of the lot, and an ardent follower of polo. Charlie, take Birmingham bv storm. We ' re all behind you. ' i George Garlington Phillips, B.S., Montclair, N. J. rn 1903. Matriculated 1921. Cavalry Flop, Bozo, George . Yankee Club Fourth Class — Pvt. Companv D . Yanl Church Club. Third Class — Pvt. Compai Club. Second Class — Pvt. Company D , 1 E. B., Marshal Final Ball. First Class — P Church Club, A. I. K. E., Marshal Final German, Company Baseball. Episcopal ■■U . Yankee Club, Episcopal Church kee Club, Episcopal Church Club. A. 1. Company D , Yankee Club, Episcopal Saint abroad and devil at home. If you had been in front of barracks on that never-to-be-forgotten day in Septetnber, 1921, and happened to glance in the direction of Rockbridge Baths, you would probably have seen a face peering through the trees. This was our future classmate, Mr, G. G. Phillips. Bozo, unlike the rest of us, received his first taste of rathood at summer school, so he was somewhat prepared for the year that was to follow. The ten months eventually passed, but Bozo was not one of the chosen few who were proudly attached to gold lace chevrons at the final ball. As a Third Classman, Flop decided that since fortune failed to recognize his military genius, his lot would be cast with the penalty tourists, and many of his supposedly leisure hours were spent hunting for the gold brick. The third year found him determined to be an electrician. Little realizing the difficulties in the road he had selected to travel, only one short week passed before he came to the conclusion that the life of Faraday ' s followers was no bed of roses. Somewhere about this time George contracted a liking for all things Staunton, since they held an attachment for him approaching the sentimental. And when the hops came around, at least one feminine inhabitant of that town was sure to be up on his bid. Her name is — . Well, ask him. When you go back to Montclair, George, just remember that we haven ' t forgotten you, and that whenever you come within a hundred miles of any of us it will be taken as a personal affront unless you pay us a visit. I I Joseph Ernest Pillow, B.S., Petersburg, Va, Born 1901. Matriculated 1921. Engineers Toad, Joe, Pill Fourth Class — Pvt. Company C , Varsity Baseliall, Monogram Club, A. M. A. Club. Third Class — Corp. Company C , Varsity Baseball, Monogram Club, A. M. A. Club. Second Class — Sgt. Company C , Varsity Baseball, Monogram Club, Varsity Foot- ball Squad, A. M. A. Club, Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company C , Varsity Football, Monogram Club, A. M, A. Club, Varsity Baseball, A. S. C. E., Marshal Final German. In spite I still n rned ha said. What ' s your name, Mister? Pillow, sir. Are you trying to cheek me, Mister? No, sir. I am not that kind of a boy, sir. With the above unpropitious beginning and an absolute lack of baggage of any description, the stalwart and handsome young Apollo pictured above began his momentous career as a soldier and a scholar. As a rat Toad immediately began to demonstrate that besides being quite a sheik he was also somewhat of an athlete. He took possession of the hot corner on the varsity nine and has held a firm grip on it throughout his four years. Toad also began his gridiron career as a rat and it is whispered that his great distaste for figures, although the) ' were only football signals, alone kept him off the varsity. However, Toad was a mainstay of Major Heflin ' s scrubs for two years and during the past season held down right end on the varsity with such skill and ability that he has been classified among the great ends of V. M. I. We take off our hats to Toad for the future that darae fortune has in store for him. So long, Toad, boy, we are proud to have finned out with you. i2 Cornelius Dennis Pitts B.S., Norfolk, Va. Born 1904. Matriculated 1921. Artillery C. £)., Dora, Pitts Fourth Class — Pvt. Company C . Tidewater Club. C . Tidewater Club. Secoml Class — Pvt. Companv water Club, Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. C Wrestling Squad, P. P. Club, Marshal Final Germa Tliird Class — Pvt. Company C , Wrestling Squad, Tide- impany C , Tidewater Club, Life for C. D. was not particularly eventful during his rat year until his Roman candle failed to go off on January 9. For a short time thereafter he both paid and received many calls, most of which were made on the earnest request of admiring Third Classmen. Choosing chemistry as his vocation Dora had a rather easy time of it and easily made his much desired Christmas furlough, and finals in 1924 found him a full-fledged First Classman. At Camp Meade, Cornelius rested during the week, but on the week ends he was always in Baltimore or Washington. During the past four years wrestling season has always found Cornelius among the hardest workers, and in this he has shown unusual grit and determination. He has always held down the rear rank of the last squad second platoon of Com- pany C, and although his sleeves have never been burdened with chevrons, this is not due to his lack of ability. Cornelius, old man, your place will be hard, if not well-nigh impossible, to fill in the corps. Your host of friends in the corps and ' 25 give you their best wishes for the success you deserve, and we know that in addition to your per- sonal success you will be a credit to vour class and Alma Mater. John Davis Redue, A.B., Baltimore, Md. Born 1904. Matriculated 1922. Infantry Jan, J. D., Jolinny Fourth Class — Pvt. Company •■D , Cadet Orchestra. Episcopal Church Club. Third Class — Pvt. Company D , Cadet Orchestra, Episcopal Church Club. Second Class — Pvt. Company D . Leader The Ramblin ' Keydets . Episcopal Church Club. Literary Staff The Sniper , A. P. S. A., Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company D , Episcopal Church Club, Leader The KamlJlin ' Keydets , Literary Staff The Sniper , Marshal Final German, A. P. S. A., O. G ' s Assn. Let me have dying, and I seek no more delight. ' Our forefather who said, Better late than never was far wiser than Solo- mon with all his wisdom. For what would ' 25 have done if Jan had not joined us at all? John stole quietly in between Limit Gates soon after Christmas with a mysterious black case under his arm. Though late starting, he fought his way up by the aid of his banjo and landed a berth on the varsity orchestra. Returning next year to share the portion of troubles that all Third Classmen must bear, he got the idea that he was chairman of the official reception com- mittee for our youngest brother and it nearly cost him his Christmas furlough. With forty-three demerits at the first of November, he ran absolute zero from then until the fifteenth of December, thereby establishing a record that will go down in history. Johnny ' s Second Class year was highly successful. He became leader of the orchestra, and, due to his untiring efforts and musical ability, the school was given a brand of jazz that received praise from all over the state. Having chosen Arts as his pastime, he made it a major sport, for he firmly believed that the pen is mightier than the sword. (We refer you to the special delivery file he has.) It is needless to wish you success, John, for we know you ' ll bring credit to your Alma Mater. So all we can say is, Good-bye, and the best of luck. Andrew Jacksox Reilly III, B.S., Birmingham, Ala. Born 1904. Matriculated 1921. Cavalry Jack, Andrei ' Jackson, Colien Fourth Class — Pvt. Company D . Third Class — Corp. Company D . Se«ond Class — Pvt. Company D , Asst. Mgr. Track Team. Asst. Business Mgr. Cadet , Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company D , O. G. ' s Assn., Adv. Mgr. Cadet , Com- pany Football. Marshal Final German. Better to reign in hell than serve in heaven. Jack came to us from the sunny South, fortified by the knowledge which well-meaning friends had imparted to him of life at X. M. I. To this day, however, he maintains that they were confirmed optimists. At the end of his Third Class year he journeyed forth to summer school. Here he became a loyal member of Captain Hopkins ' yacht club. It was here, also, that he contracted that thing called love. And when he came back to the Institute in the fall he was here in flesh only, his mind being in a certain girls ' school in Washington. Upon the assumption of the role of next eldest brother he settled down to the straight and narrow path and became one of Oley ' s Knights of the Rod and Transit. During this year he was chosen assistant business manager of the Cadel, and having proven his worth in this job, the following year was ad- vanced to advertising manager. In a few concluding words Jack ' s keen sense of humor, congenial manner, and willingness to help his brother rats, have done much to endear him to his classmates. We will always remember him as a true and loyal friend. m ' U ; '  !K;iAffiffiuai;4ii;; Atlee Strickler Richardson, B.S., Richmond, Va. Born 1904. Matriculated 1922. Infantry Atlee, Rich, Richie Third Class — Pvt. Companv F , Rii-hniond Club, Scrub Football, Track Squad. Seooiiil Class — Sgt. Company A , Richmond Club, A. S. C. E., Polo Squad, Foot- ball Squad, Wrestling Squad, Track Squad, Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company F , Richmond Club, A. S. C. B., Football Squad, Wrestling Squad, Box- ing Squad, Track Squad, O. G. ' s Assn., Marshal Final German. The mildest manners and gentlest heart. Ladies and gentlemen, but especially ladies, you need turn no more pages. You have found him, so cease your labors. It is indeed a pleasure to know that this picture is not a disappointment to you. Now that the preliminaries are over, we beg leave to present to the admiring public a man of sterling qualities. Atlee is a gentleman through and through. He is always in a good humor because the Virginia Creeper (of railroad fame) brings him a special from Richmond every day. Sometimes said specials playfully overtake each other on the way and pair off as they come in the arch. Another thing that keeps him from looking on the serious side of life is the fact that he is one of Buzz ' s loyal disciples. The atmosphere about him is at times tense with singular remarks about stresses, strains, and Buzz ' s jokes on the illiterate liberal artists. He is frank, good natured, and has a heart as big as all outdoors. Rich ' s versatility in the realm of sports has been a very significant feature of his record here. He has been seen ever and anon cavorting in football, basket- ball, track, wrestling, and boxing uniforms. Atlee III will probably hear about all this while sitting on grandpop ' s knee. Atlee, boy, it is the sincere wish of every one of us that only the best may be yours! James Dixox Robinsox, Jr., A.B., Atlanta, Ga. Born 1903. Matriculated 1921. Artillery Jimmy Fiiurtll Class — Pvt. Company F , Georgia Club. Thiril Class — Corp, Company F . Georgia Club. Swoiiil Class — Pvt. Company F , Georgia Club, Literary Society. A. P. S. A.. Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company F , Georgia Club, Literary Society, A. P. S. A., Marshal Final German. A true friend is forever a friend. In September, 1921, there arrived at the Virginia Military Institute a youth hailing from the town made famous by coca-cola who, in the days to follow, was to become one of the grandest contributions to Georgia ' s heritage of great and noble rats. It was at this time that Jimmy made his entrance into the Institute. Strange to say, his rather nonchalant and bored expression was soon supplanted by one of surprise with his more intimate contact with the rat system. The next year found him exerting his authority and chevrons in the manner so common to the new non-com. Unlike the year before he did not fare so well with the powers that be, and due to a misunderstanding and grave error on their part, his connection with the Virginia Military Institute terminated with date. True to the saying You can ' t keep a good man down, he returned for the final year, this time with clean sleeves, due to a further misunderstanding with the authorities. When finals and the last Auld Lang Syne are but memories, we are sure that Jimmy will still be the same lovable friend we have come to know so well in the last four years. Here ' s to you — may your success be instantaneous and your luck phenomenal. William Ridgway Rodenberg, A.B., Washington, D. C. Born 1905. Matriculated 1922. Infantry Rody, Bill, Lontjslianks Third Class — Pvt. Company A , Vashington Club. Secuiid Class — Pvt. Company A , Vice-President Washington Club, A. P. S. A., Marshal Final Ball. First Class npany A , Sniper Staff, A. P. S. A., Washington Club, Marshal Final Ger Sti ' ong reasons This illustrious son of the nation ' s capital arrived, matriculated, and became a rat in 1922. There were many strange things about this new life that Rody did not like, but he bore his trials and tribulations with a grin, and at finals he could look back on his record with perfect satisfaction. After a pleasant summer Bill returned to the institute as a Second Class- man, and settled down to another year of hard work. Preferring an A.B. to a scientific degree, he decided to take liberal arts. That his choice was a wise one is clearly shown by his excellent record during his Second Class year. When finals came again Bill proceeded to Camp Meade, where he spent six weeks ' vacation playing sheik on the Maryland sands. Bill is both envied and admired for his power over Eve ' s fair daughters. He is the direct cause of an almost infinite number of languishing looks and broken hearts, and has been suggested as a possible answer to the age-old query as to why girls leave home. Bill, by his lovable nature and never-failing wit, has won himself a warm place in the heart of each and everyone of his classmates. It is with genuine regret that we part with him — our acquaintance has been all too brief — for dur- ing his career at the institute, we have grown to love him as a brother. Walter McDonald Sanders, A.B., Bluefield, Va. Born 1901. Matriculated 1921. IF alter, Stud Fonrth Class — Pvt. Company C . A. M. A. Club. Southwest Virginia Club. Third Class — Corp. Company C , Southwest Virginia Club. A. M. A. Club, Varsity Track, Monogram Club, Gallery Scjuad. Second Class — 1st Sgt. Company C . A. M. A. Club. Southwest Virginia Club. Monogram Club. Polo Club. A. P. S. A., Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Capt. Company C , A. M. A. Club. Southwest Virginia Club. Monogram Club. Varsity Polo Team, Sec.-Treas. V. M. I. Polo Assn., Rifle Team. A. P. S. A.. Marshal Final German. The difficulties. After vou have surveyed Walter ' s countenance with care, you can sympathize with the rats, on whom he only had to gaze while a non-commissioned and com- missioned officer, in order to strike terror in their souls. But do not be fooled by a mighty face and a powerful physique into be- lieving that Stud is a tyrant. On the contrary, no more human soul is to be found anywhere than this son of Bluefield. He has succeeded in more ways than the military, for his friends are legion both among men and calic. Calic! What that word means to him ! He never misses an opportunity to make some poor femme fall for his cave-man manner. Strange to relate, they always come back for more. Stud ' s career at V. M. I. has been a steady growth. He is always known to do his duty as it should be done and he has received his reward. There is more awaiting him than this. We look forward to the hearing of Walter Sanders as one of those sturdy and enterprising citizens of the community in which he lives, and to seeing him at the hops prancing with the young ' uns. Don ' t forget about us, Walter, and we can assure you that we ' ll remember you. Joseph Hudson Short, Jr., A.B., Vicksburg, Miss. Born 1904, Matriculated 1921. Infantry Spoofy, Doctor, Professor Fourth Class — Pvt. Company F , Presbyterian Church Club, Literary Society, Miss.- Tenn. Club. Third Class — Pvt. Company P , Presbyterian Church Club, Literary Society, Miss.-Tenn. Club. Second Class — Pvt. Company F , Vice-Pres. Presbyte- rian Church Club, Miss.-Tenn. Club. Literary Society, Sniper Stalt. Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company P , Presbyterian Church Club, Miss.-Tenn. Club, Literary Society, Editor-in-Chief Cadet , Marshal Final German, No but himself can be his parallel. ' To say that the person pictured above is intellectual in appearance would be putting it mildly. That forehead is undeniably Napoleonic, and those eyes are immediately recognized as those of a Byron, a Macaulay, or a Milton. With this introduction it might be expected that the Professor would be one of those unfortunate ones whose sole interest lies in abstract fields of knowl- edge, but it must be confessed that such is not the case. As editor of the Cadet during his last year he became one of the most influential men in the corps. As a journalist and as an editorial writer he was successful in a way that augurs well for his career in newspaper work. The program of the Literary Society was never complete without one of the far-famed lectures of the Professor, and as the judge in mock trials, his equal could not be found. It is no empty assertion to say that every man in barracks regarded Spoofy as a personal friend. Men from all four classes came to him for advice, and were benefited by his interest. When Vicksburg boasts of a newspaper that rivals the Neiv York Times, we are expecting to find Spoofy sitting in the editor ' s chair and chewing furiously on an unlit cigar. James Craig Smith, A.B., Blalock, Ala. Born 1905. Matriculated 1921. Engineers J. Craig, J. C, Monsieur Fourth Class — Pvt. Company ' ■B , Alabama Club. Third Class — Pvt. Company A , Alabama Club. Seotind Class — Pvt. Company A , Alabama Club, Literary Society. Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company A ' ' . Alabama Club, Literary So- ciety, P. P. Club. Cadet Staff. A. P. S. A.. Mar.shal Final German. It is by presence of mind in untried emergencies that the native metal of a man is tested. It would take many pages larger than this to set down even a summary of the many admirable qualities and activities of the nonchalant young Horace Greeley pictured above. Craig is a true Southerner, hailing from the Coon Jigger state and is well versed in all of the old indoor sports. He is a strong adherent to the old adage, Let it never be said that a Southern gentleman refused to take a chance with the cards, and he has become the Waterloo of many an erstwhile sportsman. His sporting blood, however, is by no means his most distinguished talent. With the mighty pen Craig will some day fight his way to the very top rung of the ladder of success and we predict for him international fame as a journalist. In the pursuit of the liberal arts course Craig has convinced all his instructors that he is talented. Although he cannot be classed under that species of humanity familiarly known as High Brow, he has an unusual quantity of horse sense combined with the type of Imagination that makes the writer. Generous to excess, friendly to a most marked degree, and true to the last, Craig will always he fondly remembered by the members of ' 25. i Teackle Robints Jarvis Spady, A.B., Hampton, Va. Born 1904. Matriculated 1931. Infantry Nigger, Snowball, The Nig Fourth Class — Pvt. Company A , S. V. A. Club. Tidewater Club, Company Base- ball. Third Class — Pvt. Company D , C. T. Company Baseball, Tidewater Club, Krab Club, S. V. A. Club, Episcopal Church Club. Second Class — Pvt. Company E , Marshal Final Ball, Tidewater Club, Sec. A. P. S. A., Asst. Cheer Leader, Company Baseball. Yacht Club, Episcopal Church Club. First C ' lass — Pvt. Company E , Cheer Leader, Marshal Final German, Company Football. Tidewater Club, 0. G. ' s Assn., A. P. S. A., Athletic Council, Rifle Club, Episcopal Church Club. Company, villainous company, has been the ruin of me. One dark, stormy night a black shape — a trifle darker than the night — slipped into . M. I. Trouble started forth vith, for Nigger just couldn ' t be without his fun. In fact, it was just this characteristic that started his name appearing on the tour list, and it has continued to be there for four years. Like the rest of us Teackle ' s rat year was long and hard, but at last finals came. However, not being content with ten months of academic work, The Nig decided to spend his vacation at the University of Rockbridge Baths. He now has the distinction of being the only man in the Class of ' 25 to spend four con- secutive summers at the afore-mentioned place. Coming back his Third Class year The Nig was quickly made a C. T. because of two main qualities — his ability to sneak around at night without being seen and his Bolshevik tendencies. Needless to say, this caused him much trouble, academic and otherwise. This misdirected energy was put to a good use in his Second Class )ear, when he was elected to be one of the six assistant cheer leaders, and in due time, cheer leader. As cheer leader we will have to pass him the laurels, for he has filled this position most successfully. Full of fun, ready for anything, Teakle has become almost indispensable to us, and will always hold a place in the hearts of his many friends at V. M. I. Xj Frederick Taylor Spangler, A.B., Roanoke, Va. Born 1901. Matriculated 1920. Infantry Fred, Jurgen, Strangler, licoiuulf Fourth Class — Pvt. Company C . Third Class — Pvt. Company ' C . Second Class — Pvt. Company C . Company Rifle Team. Wrestling Squad, Marsiial Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company C , Manager Rifle Team, Roanoke Club. O. G. ' s Assn., A. P. S. A., Marshal Final German, N. R. A. Among the many things ushered in by the year of 1921 was this darli-eyed son of Roanolce. As we glance over the records of this mighty individual, we find several praiseworthy distinctions listed therein, such as: Sheik of All Rock- bridge County, Ardent Tourist, and a host of others, equally distinctive. Reflecting upon his tardy arrival, Fred decided that he did not desire to miss the academic work involved; consequently, he enlisted in that most beatific of organizations, the Beta Rho fraternity. This threw him in the midst of the Class of ' 25, where he was unconditionally accepted. As a B. R. Jurgen led a hectice existence, being put in the guard-house for actively conniving with the Bolshevistic element, and tourjng a total of 956,082.6 leagues during the sea- son. This, to date, was a record. The next year found him fast becoming popular with all damsels within a fiftv-mile radius; statistics show that an amazing number of hearts were cast aside as inferior for his use. He chose to be a second Strangler Lewis, developing a high degree of proficiency as a mat artist. Still as a follower of the headlock Beowulf tore through his Second Class year with added fame as to shciking and mileage. The records claim an even 1,0000,000 miles, but we correct it to 1,409,203 from a personal interview. And so, Fred, we bid you adios. Those closest to you know you will bat a good 1. 000 — and all of us wish you everything to be had hereafter. :. ,At:. William Exum Stroud, B.S., Goldsboro, N. C. Born 1905. Matriculated 1921. Cavalry Bit!, Coach, Sugar Fourth Class — Pvt. Company E , Company Baseball. Tliirtl Class — Corp. Company B . Second Class — Sgt. Company B , A.sst. Manager Track, N. C. Club. First Class — Lieut. Company F , Company Football, N. C. Club, Marshal Final German. Here we have a true son of North Carolina who lives up to all the traditions of the Old North State. He entered V. M. I. as a meek wild-eyed rat, but before long he became a shining star on one of V. M. I. ' s most notorious teams. At the end of his Second C ass year he was unanimously elected coach of the team upon which he so well performed. He also is a singer of note, having a voice which proves that Caruso was not the only man who had well developed vocal cords. His imitation of a jazz band with a victrola is enough to spur Jan Garber to further efforts. As to his association with the fair calic, it can he said that no man possesses a more winning way with the ladies than the Coach. His line consists mostly of flashing his pretty white teeth and remarking I like you just lots. It cannot be said that Sugar is the most energetic person we know, but he is kept on his feet and away from the hay by the fact that he is an ardent admirer of Oley ' s methods of teaching strictness. Putting aside remarks concerning Bill ' s private life, we may say with all sincerity that he possesses all the qualifications and standards of a man that win for him love, respect, and admiration. Bexxett Taylor, B.S., Princeton, W. Va. Born 1904. Matriculated 1921. Artillery Benny, Gentle One, Taylor, B. Fourth Class — Pvt. Company F . Third Class — Pvt. Conipanv F . Second Class — Pvt. Company F , Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company ■■F , Execu- tive t ' omm. A. I. E. E.. Set-, and Treaa. O. G. ' .s Assn., Marshal P ' inal German. On the fifth of September, 1921, an engine pushed a coal car into the fair city of Lexington — a car loaded with the blackest coal ever sent to ' . M. I. As it stopped on the siding, a sudden upheaval of the slaty mixture took place, and a figure was seen to slip gently over the side and head for the gray prison walls. Our first impression of Benny came when he confronted a stern O. D. and stated his desire to matriculate. With the coal of his native state still clinging to his suitcase he was escorted to Old Nick ' s to sign up. After several hours of needless marching from one place to another, he finally became a full-fledged cadet, a newly cadet, the meekest of the meek. At the beginning of his Second Class year, Bennett became one of the most efficient mail carriers that ever carried the missives of Cupid to the would-be big dogs. And as one of P-foot ' s hunters — hunters of the flying ampere and the resisting ohm — he became a highbrow among his brother electricians. Many a night be burned the midnight oil, mastering problems, and acquiring a huge vocabulary in the process. Although he pretends that he has never had an affaire de coeur, %ve all believe that there is a fair young thing waiting for him in Princeton, and that his miniature will not be in his possession for long. When the day does arrive, Bennett, don ' t forget the prophecy we made. Before many years have passed, Benny, we expect to see the mountains of your fair town illuminated as flaring testimony to your electrical ability. SouTHGATE WHITMAN Taylor, A.B., Norfolk, Va. Born 1904. Matriculated 1921. Cavalry JFhit, S. IF. Fourth Class — Pvt. Company C , Company Baseball, Tidewater Club, Tennis Squad. Third Class — Corp. Company C , Tidewater Club. Second Class — Sgt. Company C , Varsity Polo Squad, Sniper Staff, Tidewater Club, Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pyt. Company C , Varsity Polo Squad, Exchange Editor Sniper , O. G. ' s Assn., A. P. S. A., Marshal Final German. On or about the first of September, 1921, Whit began his journeys west- ward from Norfolk with V. M. I. as his destination. In due time he reached Lexington via the Buena Vista Limited, and barracks by way of the Lower Road. Like most of us in those days he came through ignorance and stayed because once inside there yas no way out. However, if necessity ' demands, one can adapt himself to almost anything and in this case necessity did demand. As a rat Whit worked hard, looked as small as possible, and came through at finals with stars. Later he added chevrons to the list of paraphernalia on his sleeve and so became a non-com as well as a highbrow. When the roll was called at Openings, ' 25, Whit, like most of us, followed the old cycle back into the rear rank. However, being a restless soul, he turned his attention to literary work and served as a member of the Sniper staff. In athletics we find him wielding a wicked stick and a hard spur on the polo field. So brief an outline gives but few of the incidents in four years of barracks life. However, ' tis not the outward show, but the man beneath that counts. One could not wish for a more loyal friend or a more cheerful companion. We can but see a happy future for one who is so capable of picking the best and making the most of it. Hsi Klei Tsexg. A.B., lieiiyang, Hupeh, China Born 1901. Matriculated 1923. Cavalrv ipany r, yet I say lot much, but think all the more. Tseng, Hsi Kuei was born in the district of Mienyang, Hupeh, China, De- cember 30, 1901. In 1914 he was selected by the governor through a competitive examination for the candidacy to the entrance of Tsing Hua College, a govern- mental school in Peking, graduating with honor in 1922. During this period, he was twice elected as his class president and served for a few years on the college track stjuad and soccer team, the champion team of North China in those days. In 1922 he was sent by the Chinese government to the I ' nited States for advanced education. He is a man full of wild thought and day dreams and he likes to study history and worship heroes. Besides the serious side of his fanc ' . he often amuses him- self in the theaters to see the vaudeville, the leg show and other different dances. In the movies the hands-up stories and the cowboy life of the West seem to be quite attractive to him. He does not smoke, but he has no objection to it. He seldom gambles, yet he often watches a crap game among his fellow mates with worldly interest. He did not show much favor to liquor, however, he tasted the sweet American whisky twice during his two years ' residence in the United States. After one year ' s strict rat training, he is glad to say that he had it, for without it the spirit of A ' . M. I. would not be deeply instilled in every cadet ' s heart. (Translated from original manuscript.) kimmrmsmniiii:. Abram Warwick, B.S., City Point, Va. Born 1905. Matriculated 1921. Engineers Abe Fourth Class — Pvt. Company E . Tliird Class — Pvt. Company E ' — Pvt. Company E , Marshal Final Ball. A. I. B. E. First Class ■■E ' ' , A. I. E. E., O. G. ' s Assn.. Marshal Final German. Abe entered V. M. I. fresh from the Virginia Episcopal School with an unusual knowledge of mathematics, plus an equal amount of common sense, both of which he has been employing to good advantage with the Royal Order of Electrical Wizards. Where the ladies are concerned, he loves them all, but trusts not one, thereby proving the possession of more than an ordinary amount of that same common sense. His only worry has been a tour now and then on Wednesday or Saturday afternoon to vary the monotony of barracks life. Abe ' s rat year was spent in learning the peculiarities of the institute and the more inexplicable idiosyncracies of several of the old cadets. In his Third Class year he tempered justice with mercy, avoiding the pitfalls which claimed so many of our number. Abe decided at the beginning of his Second Class year that if he was going to be an electrician he might as well be a good one, and the ease with which he established himself as one of the highest high-brows excited our envy and respect. As a result the First Class year found him in plain view of the all- important dip without the fear and trembling so noticeable in less fortunate individuals. The parting with Abe will be a source of keen regret, but we are com- forted by the knowledge that ability such as his will always command the tangible and intangible rewards of success. i Mortimer Pettus Watkins, Jr., A.B., Roanoke, Va. Born 1903. Matriculated 1921. Artillery Cherry, M. P., Morttmie Fourth Clas — Pvt, Company B . Varsity Football, Monogram Club, Varsity Track Team, Roanoke Club. Tliird Class — Corp. Company B , Varsity Football, Varsity Track, Treas. Monogram Club, Pin Comm., Hop Comm., Roanoke Club. Second Class — Sgt. Major. Varsity Football, Varsity Track, Vice-Pres. Monogranr Club, Ring Comm., Hop Comm., Roanoke Club. Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Captain Com- pany E . Varsity Football. Varsity Track, Pres, Monogram Club, Hop Comm,, Roanoke Club, Marshal Final German. Cherry ' s reputation was made before he entered the Institute. His fame as a high school football player and track man had already spread over the entire state. As a college athlete he has been repeatedly selected for All-Southern and South Atlantic honors. For four years he guarded the left wing of the flying squadron, and served as one of the mainstays of the track team. There is a big step between a rat and cadet captain. From the time when Cherry was one of the first five ranking corporals there has never been any doubt as to the success of his military career. First as sergeant major and then as captain of Company E he justified our belief. Our resume of Cherry ' s four years at the Institute would not be complete without some mention of a little episode that transpired while he was a Second Classman. No one ever for a moment doubted his influence over the fair dam- sels who grace our dances, but it was quite a surprise to learn that one of them just couldn ' t bear to leave him. Regarding this matter, he still has a sheepish expression on his face. Cherry, old boy, you may not be able to grasp Einstein ' s theory of relativitj ' , but we ' re willing to lay a wager on your success in the world, judging from your record at the Institute. I ■ ' i Harold Frazer Watson, B.S., Silver Spring, Md. Born 1904. Matriculated 1921. Cavalry Happy, Hap, Hefero -ToorMi riass— Pvt Companv A . Tllird Class— Corp. Company A , Cadet Or- fhe tra. Seclnl ciass-C?olor Sgt. Staff, Cadet Orehestra, Rifle Team. Marshal Fmal ?, ,, First Class— Pvt. Company F , Cadet Orchestra, Chairman A. I. E. E.. Literary Editor •■Sniper-, Capt. Rifle Team, Marshal Final German. •■Th nodesty candle to thy merit. Little did we know or even suspect the great things that were coming our way when this voung Marylander matriculated. However, we were not long to remain in the ' dark regarding his superlative qualities. . ,r  ,r t In his short stav at the V. M. I. Summer School, before entermg V M. I. proper Happy Won the friendship and admiration of all with whom he yas associated. At the institute he proved that he was equally capable of swaying the multitude. , . ,,,„,.. , „ Being somewhat disinclined toward physical exertion Hap did not attempt to displav his athletic prowess— rather would he sit and dream of those he had left behind. Thus passed th at never-to-be-forgotten rat year, at the close of which he was honorably decorated with stars and chevrons, the latter to be so extended the following vear as to include a sword and sash. But alas! much to the betterment of the O. G. ' s Association and detriment of the O. D. s, the lure of the dance hall, sweet faces, syncopated music and all necessary accompani- ments led our color sergeant astray. To the Mink fancy dress ball he went, there to be cordially received by a quota of subs. ... , , Happy is the possessor of those traits and characteristics that so clearly identify one as a gentleman. To come into personal contact with him is a great pleasure. , t , ,_- ,- 1 1 ,. ■ We do not lav claim to the powers attributed to the Delphic Oracle, but it the past is any indication of the future, we feel quite safe in saying that in after life Happy will occupy a place high on the ladder of success. Ralph Welford Wells, B.S., Birmingham, Ala. Born 1903, Matriculated 1921. Artillery Pinkie, If ink, Prince Albert pany F , Ala. c: Fourth Class — Pvt Cadet Staff, Chain B . Editor-in-Chief ■■Bullet , Cadet Staff. - Committee, Ala. Club, Marshal Final Ball. in-Chief •■Bomb . Cadet Staft, Hop Co Co ittee. Pre Ala _ lub. Marshal Final Gernia Third Class — Corp. Company F , • ■lull. Second Class — Sgt. Company Manaeer Football. Chairman Finance t Class — Pvt. Company ■■B , Editor- Squad, Chairman Finance It is very difficult to do this man justice. In the short four years that he has been among us he has done so much for his Alma Mater, for his class, and for his friends that the few words to which we are limited are entirely inade- quate to sound his praise. Pinkie may be considered in three lights — as a cadet of V. M. I., as a classmate in the bonds of ' 25, and as a friend. As a cadet of V. M. I. he has contributed materially to the honor and suc- cess that has been accorded the institute during his time. He holds no high office in the battalion, yet this fact proves the theory of influence from the ranks. He holds the respect, and, to a large extent, the friendship and admiration of the entire corps. In the Class of ' 25 Pinkie takes a prominent part in all activities. He is editor-in-chief of the 1925 Bullet and Bomb, associate editor of the Cadet, chair- man of the Finance Committee, and a member of the Hop Committee. His in- fluence among his classmates is even more pronounced than it is with the corps as a whole. In a group of men where each individual is valued according to his worth, this man ranks among the highest. Above all things, Wink is a friend in the true sense of the word. His wit makes him a most pleasant companion and there is nothing he wouldn ' t do for one who holds his friendship. When the year is over the institute will lose one whose place will be hard to fill, and in the outside world his ability assures him certain success as an industrial chemist. James Lowry White, B.S., Abingdon, Va. Born 1903. Matriculated 1931. Cavalry Jim, Jimmie Fourtli Class — Pvt. Company F , Scrub Basketball. Scrub Baseball. Third Class — Corp. Company F , Scrub Football, Scrub Basketball. Scrub Baseball. Sec. South- west Virginia Club. Second Class — Sgt. Company F , Varsity Football. Varsity Basketball, Varsity Baseball, Monogram Club, Cadet Staff, Vice-Pres. Southwest Virginia Club, Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company F , Varsity Foot- ball, Varsity Basketball, Varsity Baseball, Monogram Club, Cadet Staff, Episcopal Church Vestry, Marshal Final German. ' ■He cuttled ship. ' Once upon a time there was a little boy who lived down n the old aristo- cratic part of southwest Virginia. As far back as this little boy can remember, he had one ambition, and that was to be a keydet at V. M. I. Early in September, 1921, Jim had his life ' s wish gratified. He registered with about two hundred more of his brother rats, and began the most hectic year of his career. In the first few days Jim lost many of his childhood illusions, but where there was a disappearance of some of his ideals, others appeared. Now that Jim was at W M. I. he looked elsewhere for other worlds to conquer. He finally decided on the V. M. I. monogram. With practically no experience he started to work, which, as we know now, resulted in the pro- duction of one of the best men in the class. An end on the Flying Squadron, center in basketball, and a pitcher on the nine. Who could ask for more? That kind of perseverance makes men vhat they ought to be, and it is a pleasure to know and work with them. To meet Jim is to like him and to know him is a privilege. In the years that are to come, each of us -will pull down the old Bomb from the dusty shelf and turn the pages to your picture. There ' s ole ' Jim ' White. One of the best boys I ever knew, and he w-as, in everv sense of the word, a true brother rat. William Robinson Williams, B.S., Culpeper, Va. Born 1901. Matriculated 1922. Infantry Bill, milie, Billy Third Class — Pvt. Company Class — Pvt. Company A . First Class — Pvt. Company Marshal Final German. A , Piedmont Club, Freshman Wrestling Team. Second Piedmont Club. Wrestling Squad. Marshal Final Ball. ' A , Company Football. Wrestling Squad, Piedmont Club, it of kn vledge under diflRculties. All hail the sheik of Culpeper! We proudly present the best-natured boy at the institute. Though Willie was formerly a midshipman, he finally became convinced that after all it was better to he a landlubber than a sailor. He found his way into our midst, and the navy lost a good officer. Thus he arrived about a year late, arresting the gaze of every old cadet with whom he came in con- tact. He was so snappy in cutting corners that the mere matter of throwing a hip or so out of joint came to be of quite regular occurrence. When Willie became a Second Classman he elected to b ' ecome a true artist, for he loved blank verse — and that old shut eye — as few others do. He was much in evidence when the special started for Camp Meade after the final ball. Along with the rest of ' 25 he changed to the camel caravan when he approached that part of the Sahara. Baltimore is said to have been his favorite oasis for the six weeks in this destitute sector. This budding Romeo is in his native element only about five times a year — during the hops. Then, with beaming face, he seems to tread on air. He can always be depended on to furnish three or four choice calics for the happy occasions. Here is the man who will do anything in the world for a friend. He has a charge account at McCrums and never fails to bring ice cream back from town. He will even laugh at our jokes, and that is the true test of a friend. Bill, we are surely going to miss you, boy, but we will never forget you. Mav the success that vou so richlv deserve be yours! ' iii ■ ' A ii jiii Calvix Pearson Hobson Wilson, A.B., Newport News, Va. Born 1903. Matriculated 1921. Artillery Hobby, H Fourth Class — Pvt. Company A , Scrub Football. Third Class — Corp. Company A . Varsity Football. Monogram Club. Second Class — Color Sgt., Varsity Foot- ball, Varsity Polo Squad, Asst. Leader Final Ball, Hop Committee, Monogram Club. Asst. Manag er Basketball, A. P. S. A. First Class — First Lieut. Company ■■C , Var- sity Football, Varsity Polo, Asst. Leader Final German, Hop Committee, Monogram Club, Honor Court. Post E.xchange Council. My only books Were women ' s looks And folly ' s all they taught me. For all the fame of its shipbuilders the fair hamlet of Newport News has other reasons, equally as just, for being proud, and the above picture shows why. We were undecided at first whether to class Hobby as one of the few who are natural-born leaders, or to place him as one of the many care-free good fellows. However, he decided it for us by being both. Glance at the features portrayed above, gentle reader, and draw your own conclusion. But, of course, you ' re going to say he ' s handsome and that ' s beside the point. Let us turn then to his record because it speaks for itself. It would hardly be correct to say that he set any worlds a-fire in the pur- suit of academic knowledge, but the instructors have never been heard to com- plain of his work. But look at his accomplishments elsewhere. In military life he has distinguished himself — a corporal, a color-sergeant, and a first lieutenant. In athletics his football monogram, won for three successive years, and his posi- tion on the polo team show his ability. In social affairs he is a familiar figure, and the fact that he was elected assistant leader of the final ball is proof of his popularity. And then there ' s that stock of letters — but that is rather personal. There may come a time. Hobby, when Lexington can boast of a population of five million, but until that time you will always be remembered as one of our most valued friends, and one of the most esteemed members of the class. Daniel Witt, A.B., Richmond, Va. Born 1905. Matriculated 1921. Cavalry Dan, Danny Fourth Class — Pvt. Company C , Class Historian, Richmond Clulj. Third Class — Corp. Company C . Class Historian, T. M. G. A. Cabinet, Hop Committe, Sec. Rich- mond Club. Second Class — Sgt. Company C , Class Historian, Y. M. C. JK. Cabinet, Hop Committee, Vice-Pres. Richmond Club, Asst. Cheer Leader, ■■Bullet Staff. A P. S. A., Marshal Final Ball, Honor Court. First Class — Pvt. Company •■C ' , t ' M C. a. Ca ' binet, Class Historian. Hop Committee, Richmond Club, Company Football. Baptist Church Cabinet, A. P, S. A., Marshal Final German, Honor Court, O. G. s Assn., Vigilance Committee. frolic, and fun. I n When the institute first surrounded Dan little did we know that the after effects would be so beneficial to us all. Our Danny began early by winning the friendship of all his classmates, and was elected historian of the class, which honor he has held for four years. Although not aspiring to military honors, Dan wore the chevrons upon his sleeves for two vears. He is a natural high-brow and has always been ready to lend a helping hand to the less fortunate. Argue! We ' ll say he can. Just give Dan a point and he ' ll argue either side just for the love of it. .Although slightly shy of the fair sex for a long while, Dan has gradually fallen, and it is now rumored that he regularly receives a little pink missive from a very hilly town nearby. Incidentally, w-e might mention the hops. Always looking forward to them, and to that sweet girl coming up, Dan seems to get more enjoyment out of the dances than any other man in b arracks. .- nd now Danny, old boy, as the Class of ' 25 disbands, we wish you the same success in after life that has been yours in barracks. We will never forget vour contagious smile and the loyal friendship which you have extended to us all. We are looking forward to the future stock of tales which you are sure to have on hand, to throw us into convulsive laughter. Robert Burgess Yowell, A.B., Charlottesville, Va. Born 1902. Matriculated 1921. Cavalry Bob; •Youl Fimrth Class — Pvt. Company B , Piedmont Club. Tlilrd Class — Pvt. Company E . Piedmont Club, Dramatic Club. Second Class — Pvt. Company A , Piedmont Club. Dramatic Club, Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company A , Dramatic Club, Piedmont Club, O. G. ' s Assn., Athletic Editor Bomb , Marshal Final Ger- man, A. P. S. A. The most ifest sign of continued cheerfuln Along about the middle of the first week in September, 1921, Bob entered V. M. I. and found that he was notte in purgatorie, but in helle. He joined the usual rat line to sign up, and thus entered the vicissitudes of life at the Institute. Bob came back for his Third Class year, hut left his heart and all his thoughts at home. Notwithstanding this the first make-overs left him with a pair of chevrons, and his report, Third squad present, rang out in the ranks of E Company for the remainder of the year. At finals Old Nick offered him a high-ranking sergeant in a vain attempt to bring him back the following vear. But Bob had a craving for college life and entered the I ' niversity of Virginia that fall. He lasted three months, and the beginning of the second semester found him back at V. M. I. The Dramatic Club and Hops claimed his attention for the rest of the time, although he did choose liberal arts as his forte in scholastic achievement. Never having had to work very hard to pass his academic work, Boh yet rates high with his instructors, due to a natural aptitude and quickness of thought. We all know that Bob will go through life with a flourish because fortune is ever on his side. In the years to come we expect to find him well on the road to fame and success. ..y James Edward Zexdt, B.S., Souderton, Pa. Born 1904. Matriculated 1922. Artillery Ted, Zunk, Eddie Fourth Class — Pvt. Company E , Cadet Orchestra. Yankee Club. Third Class — Pvt. Company E . Cadet Orchestra, iankee Club, Literary Society. Second Class — Pvt. Company E , Cadet Orchestra. Yankee Club. Literary Society. Sniper Staff. Mar- shal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company E . Cadet Orchestra. Yankee Club, Literary Society. Sniper Staff. Company Football Team, Marshal Final German. •It play on fair nyniphs. ' Came into our midst one January day, this pink-cheeked youth from the hills of Dutch America. A puzzled expression sat upon his countenance — one such as many a man has worn when first he enters the confines of V. M. I. In spite of the fact that ve, his brothers, had entered here a half year ahead of him, he was not ostracised, but was given a hearty and enthusiastic welcome by the initiating committee — those vile Third Classmen. Becoming settled into harness, it soon became known that Ted was a musician — even more, a trombone-player. He handled this popular instrument with great vigor, and, which is most unusual, with astounding harmony. His ability made him one of the most valuable members of the justly famous Ram- blin ' Keydets. After a hectic six weeks at camp he returned home for a short, blissful month before entering upon the last, long, work-filled grind. Always with the same old cheerful smile, never letting up for a second, ever striving toward that long-coveted goal ! Now that we are to leave for the outside world with its many new problems, it seems but a few short months in retrospect that we have had the pleasure of intimate contact with Ted. : Ex-Classmates Present I Cleveland, W. G. Gibson, R. H. Hammoxi), C. R. Hartt, S. T. Hopkins, J. R. Lipscomb. G. H. Marchant Perkins, W. R. Smith, C. Steele, W. C. Thomas, C. G. Travis, D. A. 167 A. W. 0. L. Andrews, G., Jr. Gray, H. M. Pack, W. S. Barker, J. M., Jr. Gray, T. L. Partridge, P. H. Barbour, C. S. Hadley, G. F. Paxton, R. McC. Beekler, M. H. Hall, H. S. Penhallegon, W. K. Birge, G. W. Hamilton, J. R. PiCKRELL, G. McC. Bowers, J. S. Harris, F., Jr. PiTTMAN, L. Brandon, R. C. HiCKSON, E. B. Ragland, C. T. Bruce, S. M. Hill, K. F. Ramey, F. a. Bryfogle, M. E. Hodgson, A. D. Reynolds, F. J. Brvson, J. W. Holmes, H. D. Roane, S. R. Buchanan, L. M. Hudnall, B. D. Roberdeau, J. A. Burkhalter, p. B. Jackson, A. M. RocH, C. H. Cammack, R. B. Jarrell, E. W. Rose, S. R. Garden, R. C. Johnson, A. S. RUFFIN, W. C. Caskin, L., Jr. Johnson, R. A. Saunders, G. V. Clark, T. C. Keller, W. M. Scarburch, T. B., Jr. Clary, W. T. Kemper, G. W. SCHOEN, C. C. Cole, J. R. Kershaw, J. K. SCHOENFELD, H. A., Jr. Condon, M. N. King, J. G. SCHOENFELD, L. K. Condon, R. Kloman, J. T. ScoTT, E. w., in. CORLEY, N. B. Lacy, R. T. Seaton, E. T. Cromwell, T. M. Layer, C. R. Shiplett, G. 0. Cunningham, E. L. Lee, C. D. Smith, G. L. Dale, D. E. Lee, J. D. Smith, N. C, Jr. Davis, T. J. Link, H. H. Spence, H. a. Dickinson, R. N. Long, J. F. Sronce, J. Dowd, S. M. McCuRDEY, G. N. Stokes, H. M. Dryden, H. E. McCuTCHAN, B. B., Jr. Story, H. G. Echols, P. MacDonald, H. E. Thompson, T. Edwards, L. C. McDonald, R. C. Thrall, C. W. Evans, T. C. McNamara, W. F. Walker, E. T. Farley, C. F. Miller, R. H. Walker, W. B. Flippo, J. F. MoiR, W. M. Ward, J. D. FURMAN, G. C. MOORES, C. L. Weaver, J. M. Gammon, T. A. Morton, E. Mc. Williamson, R. A. Goddin, J. C. Nason, C, Jr. Wilson, E. D. Goodloe, T. W. Yotz, a. a. GORF, J. W. 1 i- Pall E. Caldwell President John- H. Diuguir Vice-President Charles E. Johnson ' Historian ifi9 The Class of 1926 as N Scptcmbi-r 4, 1922, about 2fHi yount; men from civiliar) lil ' c c-jiti-icil tin; Limit Gates of V. M. I. for the first time. This marked the he innin of tlie Class of ' 26, of which rujthiiif; had hcen thoiit lit of in the jiast, but of wliicli much would be heard in the future. Jloue er, on this day the minds of these cadets-to-be were not occupied with tlioughts of organization or chiss glor -, but were filled with wondcring s and misgivings of what life within the walls of barracks held for them. Immediately we began learning things concerning the system, and from then on every day presented something new to be mastered, in a large part pertaining to mili- tary. Finding out seemed a great hardship at first; but, seeing that it was very essential to our hajiiiiness and good health, we made it a habit, and took it as part of the routine. After the first day, obedience was our main characteristic. That year was full of e ents for us, and high among these stood the sheeney. Although a common occurrence, it was considered by us very important, and will long be remembered. It .seemed that military called for most of our time, and that very little was left for classes and athletics. Still, these were not neglected, and main- attained distinction in both fields. Of that year. May the twelfth is by far the most important date, for on that day our class was organized. Caldwell and Diuguid were wisely chosen to guide us through the hardships of the coining years. Soon after our organization came a glorious Finals, and we were no longer Rats. Tlie first milepost was reached, and all were glad to have stayed in the race. The next ear began in an entirely different way from the first, for we were not walking on such unfamiliar ground. Still, we were surpri,sed at the number of things yet to be learned, and disa|iiiointed in finding that the life of an old cadet was not altogether one of ease and pleasure, as we liad thought the |irevious year. First of all, care was taken that all the newcomers walked the straight and nar- row ; but to our discomfiture it was soon found out that the authorities had a route mapped out for us and were determined that we follow it. Still we were not daunted, although every mistake had its cost. In ours, as in most Third Classes, was a certain amount of bolshe ism, which was shown in aiious forms of hell-raising, the climax of which was the shooting of our twenty-six bombs. Of course these things did not take up all our time, for there was much serious work to be done, both as individuals and as a class. Among the latter were the choosing of our class pin and class jersey. In the course of the year, as in the first, we learned many things not contained in our books, and acquired valuable experience. To the spirit and union of the class we owe much for the successful completion of the hardest year in a cadet ' s life. Now we are in our third year, and to our eyes everything seems to go a little smoother. This year we have few responsibilities, due to which fact we find time to look about us and take mental notes as to how things are managed here. Facts learned from past experience and from observation this year will be very valuable when ours is the First Class and must take up the position as pilot of the corps. The Third Class viewpoint is rapidly vanishing and our minds taking up the more serious prob- lems of school life. This change may be said to have begun when we entered barracks at the beginning of this year and realized that now we must decide which course of instruction we would follow here, knowing that we were preparing for life ' s work. This was a subject that could not be taken lightly. The big event of this year, one which had been looked to for months with greatest pleasure, and which will ever be remembered, was the putting on of our class ring. This ring means much to a cadet, and every owner feels that he is honored by being permitted to wear it. This year will doubtless hold for us many obstacles, which can be overcome only by hard work ; but the reward is worth it and we will not complain. Being fortunate in having for leaders such men as Caldwell and Diuguid, we need never fear about the course we take as a class. Next year they will guide us for the last time, for after that we must cease working as a unit and let each man work out his own destiny. !i Tke Second Class [ M ' I Adams, J. T Broad Run, Va. Adams, T. T Altavista, Va. Adkins, J. R Danville, Va. Baker, W. L Norfolk, Va. Barberie, F. M Princeton, W. Va. Barklev, N. B New Orleans, La. Barnett, S. C Atlanta, Ga. Bell, J. N Norfolk, Va. BoHLKEX, W. D. . . . Newport News, Va. BouLDiN , R. V. . . . Huntington, W. Va. Brvan, a. M Tarboro, N. C. Caldwell, P. E Bristol, Va. Carsok, L. S Chattanooga, Tenn. Carsok, S. a Abingdon, Va. Chable, W. J Knoxville, Tenn. Chapman, J. H. Roanoke, Va. Clark, D. W Dallas, Tex. Cleveland, W. G. . . . New Orleans, La. Covington, H. H Norfolk, Va. Couch, J. O Pine Bluff, Ark. CuMMiNG, H. D Hampton, Va. Dietrich, A. W Sa re. Pa. DiUGUlD, J. H Roanoke, Va. Duncan, H. T Lexington, Ky. Fisher, S. P Austin, Tex. FOLKES, J. G Richmond, Va. Fromhngham, C Hampton, ' a. Gibson, R. H Baltimore, Md. Greiner, W. W Orange, Va. Griffith, L. S Bronxville, N. V. Hammond, C. R Richmond, ' a. Harmeling, K., Jr Bristol, Va. Hart, J. P Roanoke, Va. Hartt, S. T Portsmouth, Va. Haves, H. H Alexandria, Va. HiNES, R. K Macon, Ga. Hinman, W. S., Jr. . . . Falls Church, Va. Hopkins, J. R Atlanta, Ga. Jamison, J. S., Jr McKeesport, Pa. Johnson, C. E Spcrryville, Va. Johnson, H. B. . . . Corpus Christi, Tex. KiRBV. E. M. . . . Harper ' s Ferry, W. Va. Lipscomb, G. H Columbus, Miss. Lucas, S. L New Bern, N. C. Mabie, C. P East Orange, N. J. Marchant, G. S Matthews, Va. Massev, W. G Clayton, N. C. Maitiiewson, J. R Richmond, n. Maxwui.i., J. W Spartanbnrg, S. C. McEl.RATli, J. J Macon, Ga. McMaxx, V. S. L Schoolfield, Va. Mkars, cm Asheville, N. C. Metcalfe, L Metcalfe, Miss. Morris, E. T., Jr Roanoke, ' a. Mui, H. F Canton, China Neale, W. T Lanesville, Va. Nevix, J. E Youngstown, Ohio Neville, J. O Portsmouth, ' a. Noble, V. R Richmond, Va. Pace, C Culpepper, Va. Perkins, W. R Stokes, N. C. Perry, S. R Sarasota, Fla. Powell, L. 1? Gretna, ' a. Rives, M. P Norfolk, Va. Saunders, W. B Champlain, Va. Scott, W., Jr Charlotte, N. C. SiciriLEK, S. 15., Jr. . . . Montgomery, Ala. Sheffield, J. V . mericu5, Ga. Shelley, R. 15 Eufaula, Ala. Smith, C Dallas, Tex. Smith, P. W Richmond, ' a. Smith, V. V Richmond, Va. Spivey, J. L Richmond, ' a. Steele, V. C Birmingham, Ala. SroNE, R. A Amarillo, Tex. Sutherland, J. H. . . . Princeton, V. ' a. Taylor, C. W San Antonio, Tex. ToMEC, H. C Trenton, N. J. Thomas, D. R Tennille, Ga. Travis, D. A Cape Charles, ' a. Tro.xler, p. E Richmond, Va. von Schilling, L. H Hampton, Va. von Schilling, L. M Hampton, Va. Ware, C. N Millville, N. J. Waison, L. V Mt. Sidney, Va. Werster, H. M Knoxvillc, Tenn. Weil, A. H Shreveport, La. Williams, R., Jr. ... . Greenville, N. C. Will IS, J. A Clarksburg, W. Va. Wise, J. S New York, N. Y. White, J. B Talladega, Ala. White, W. R Roanoke, ' a. WooDARD, R. R Suffolk, Va. Yeager, R. L., Jr. . . Mineral Wells, Tex. U t li Tkird Class James T. Adams President Henry L .Baird Vice-President O. T. JAMERSON Historian 176 Tke Class of 1927 HE glorious, happy days of summer having sped by with totally uncalled for rapidity, we bade a fond farewell to all the pleasures and joys of the civilized world, and with meek hearts and resigned souls, once more re- turned to exist for another year in battled walls of V. M. I. Mind- ful of bygone days, that old war cry of the ancients burned deeply in the minds of most of us — an eye for an eye; a tooth for a tooth. But not for long. Such ideas were soon forgotten when the real work which lay before us was seen. A veritable flood of studies swept over us, and in our struggle to keep our heads above water, we had little time to waste in our long anticipated pleasures. Some found a few spare moments in which to indulge, but their joy was short-lived, for they soon found themselves in the clutches of that arch-enemy of every keydet — Military Dis- cipline. However, in time, these obstacles were overcome, and instead of being hindrances to our advance, they seemed to be mere incentives to further and better progress. In practically every branch of athletics ' 27 made excellent showings, placing numerous men on the varsity squads and aiding materially in the success of the teams. But one thing we acquired which stands out above all other accomplishments, and which will be of far more value to us in later life than any laurels won through athletic or intel- lectual prowess — the ability to meet and cope with the obstacles and problems of life as men. We have been through a true melting pot in which every fibre was tested, but now that it is over, we see that we have come out broader, stronger men than we ever were before. The road has been a hard one to follow, but all along it we have been guided most successfully by Jim Adams and Henry Baird, our president and vice-president. These two have steered us clear of the myriad pitfalls which lay in our path, and have brought us safely over the troubled sea of Third Class life to the goal of our desires — upperclassmanship. We are now on the threshold of a new and more pleasant life. What success the future holds for us no one knows — that is for us to make. We will have our successes, we will have our failures; but through them all may we carry on as did our older brothers, and bring honor and glory to V. M. I. — and ' 27. Class of 1927 Adams, J. F Catonsville, Md. Adams, J. T The Plains, Va. Allan, C. C. W Tampa, Fla. Allen, E. T Birmingham, Ala. Ansley, F. M Tampa, Fla. Baird, H. L Baird, Miss. Baker, G. W North Tazewell, Va. Barham, CD Goldsboro, N. C. Baya, G. E Tampa, Fla. Bellinger, E. P Petersburg, Va. Bensdorf, H Richmond, Va. Bondurante, J. H Bristol, Tenn. Booth, J. C Richmond, Va. Bowman, H Earned, Kan. BOYKIN, C. V Emporia, Va. Brewington, H. F Salisbury, Md. Britiingham, O. J. . . Newport News, Va. Brothers, R. E Suffolk, Va. BurLDER, J. L Birmingham, Ala. Burroughs, J. C Conway, S. C. Butler, A. St. C. . . . Wilmington, N. C. Byrd, J. W Glouster, Va. Cannon, R Charlotte, N. C. Carmichael, St. G Kyroch, Ky. Carson, W. S. . . . North Adams, Mass. Castle, A. C Shreveport, La. Chambers, D. B Baltimore, Md. Chambers, F. H. . . . Washington, D. C. Clements, F. B Birmingham, Ala. Comer, E. B Ft. Worth, Tex. Converse, C. A Valdosta, Ga. Cooke, S Richmond, Va. Crockett, F. A Roanoke, Va. Currence, L. J. . . . Clarksburg, W. Va. Davis, F. B Richmond, Va. Davis, J. W Hampton, Va. Dean, L. Y Eufaula, Ala. Delaney, J. J Galveston, Tex. Delaney, M. D Alexandria, Va. Deerinc, E. H Norfolk, Va. Dc Saussure, G. R. . . . Jacksonville, Fla. Dietz, C. G Lake Charles, La. Dunn, R. A Alexandria, Va. Dunlap, S. C Birmingham, Ala. Earle, R. a Reading, Pa. Edmonds, L Norfolk, Va. Edmondson, F. T Memphis, Tenn. Enochs, J. L Jackson, Miss. Endicott, B. E Richmond, Va. Eppes, R City Point, Va. Ferebee, J. S Virginia Beach, Va. Fields, A. T La Grange, N. C. Finch, W. A Wilson, N. C. Forsvthe, a. D. . . . Washington, D. C. Fucate, D. B Radford, Va. Gardner, B. M Lynchburg, Va. Garret, W. P Richmond, Va. GiESEN, A. R Radford, Va. Gillis, a Charlotte, N. C. Greene, T. L Uniontown, Ala. Griffith, A. W Norfolk, Va. Hardenburc, W. L Richmond, Va. Heindl, F. W Richmond, Va. Hill, C. W Norfolk, Va. Holland, O. L Montgomery, Ala. Holt, S. W Newport News, Va. Huff, G. W Washington, D. C. Jamerson, O. T. . . . Washington, D. C. Jones, J. N Bristol, Va. Jones, P Newnan, Ga. Jorc, S. H Richmond, Va. JOYNER, E. N Columbia, S. C. Kearney, R. A Phoebus, Va. Kelly, L. G Longview, Tex. KiLBOURNE, C. E. . . Ft. Sam Houston, Tex. Klein, T. A. . . • Long Island City, N. Y. Kriete, E. W Aberdeen, Md. Kulp, H. K South Roanoke, Va. Lawrence, C. F Callands, Va. Lee, W. R Alpoco, W. Va. Lewis, W. W Ashland, Va. 178 I.INDSAV, R. K New Orleans, I, a. Locm-R, J. G Glascovv, Va. LoiTlN, J. C Whitaker, N. C. MARSUAr.i., R. S Portsmouth, Va. MAYFlCLn, J. H Tyler, Tex. Ma I HEY, H. E Youngstown, Ohio McCali,, J Tazewell, Va. McCAULiiY, M Winchester, Va. McElroy, B. C Marshall, Tex. Meek, J. H Camden, Ark. Michel, C. E St. Louis, Mo. Mills, ]i Richmond, Va. MiNTER, V. D Abilene, Tex. Moore. E Shreveport, La. Mooring, U. D Richmond, ' a. Moorman, C. T Roanoke, ' a. Miller, M. T New York, N. Y. Nash, C. A Norfolk, Va. NiED, G. A Jenkins, Ky. Nelson, B. E Washington, D. C. Nelson, E. K Washington, D. C. NoRFLEET, B Harrodsburg, Ky. Norman, R. T Washington, D. C. Oliver M Savannah, Ga. OsBOURNE, J Burkeville, Va. Ould, J. W Lynchburg, Va. Owens, W. A Little Rock, Ark. Parker, J. L Birmingham, Ala. Parker, J. L Suffolk, Va. Parrish, J Portsmouth, Va. Pegram, R. B Atlanta, Ga. Penrose, C. B Baltimore, Md. Pettus, cm Huntsville, Ala. Pettyjohn, E. L. . . . Birmingham, Ala. Pierce, G. W Newport News, Va. Phillips, W. C Birmingham, Ala. Pollock, S. L La Grange, N. C. Pollock, R. A La Grange, N. C. Preston, L. T Roanoke, Va. Quarles, G. P Selma, Ala. Resch, D. H Youngstovvn, Ohio Roci.NSON, S. C Uniontown, Pa. Rogers, W. C Newport News, Va. RUFFIN, W. N Petersburg, Va. RuniN, M Norfolk, Va. RuGH, K. A Balivar, Pa. Rylanu, E. T Richmond, Va. Savage, B Rocky Mount, N. C. ScHOOLFiELD, H. O Mellins, S. C. Scon, S. T Cleveland, Ohio Sessoms, O. V Norfolk, Va. Shepherd, E. C Frederick, Md. Smiley, J. W Tyler, Tex. Smith, F. F Salisbury, N. C. Smith, J. A Birmingham, Ala. Smith, R. B Berryville, Va. Smith, T. B Valdosta, Ga. Spracher, p. R Richmond, Va. Stickley, D. C Harrisonburg, Va. Stimson, a. H Baltimore, Md. SuMMERELL, W. M. . . China Grove, N. C. Taylor, J. D Bristol, Va. Thompson, W. N Selma, Ala. ToRRANS, W. T Tyler, Tex. Traucott, F. W Rochester, N. Y. Trapnell, W. C Weston, W. Va. Trice, C. V. W Norfolk, Va. Vowell, F. C El Paso, Tex. Wade, P. K Alexandria, Va. Ward, P. O Lynchburg, Va. Walford, R. M Shreveport, La. Waring, M. L Montclair, N. J. Watson, W. H Pensacola, Fla. Weaver, V. G Portsmouth, Va. Webb, C. H Atlanta, Ga. West, C. H Washington, D. C. Wheeler, G. M. . . . Montgomery, Ala. Whetsell, R Kingwood, W. Va. Williamson, R Greenville, Ky. WiLLEY, J. H Pine Bluff, Ark. Wilis, A. R Newport News, Va. Wintringer, D. D. . . Steubenville, Ohio Wise, H. A Washington, D. C. Wolf, J. B Chicago, 111. Woodward, S. A Ft. Worth, Tex. Woodward. E. E Richmond, Va. Y. tes, E. M Flint Hill, Va. Yeatman, P Philadelphia, Pa. ajo Fourth Class (Class Officers Not Elected) fl 11 Tke Class of 1928 L ' R iiiconspicuoLis advent in Sfinc-nibc-r, 1924, greatly belied the hectic existence which as to be ours tor tlie next few months. The opening days of our rathood seem now, in retros|iect, a mingled blend of drills, classes , gray shirts, indignities ajid exceedingly greasy rifles. But with the first sign of autiniin weather the minds of the old cadets turned from us to foot- ball and tluU routine became subordinate in the face of it. At the football games we first began to be imbued with that spirit which is so integral a part of V. M. I. and to realize that we were really keydets. Our rat team was a credit to the Institute, not only in the handling of its own schedule, but due to its usefulness in practice with the big team. This excellent team of ours will hand over to the arsity a boinity of good material next fall. In connection with football we thoroughl - enjoyed the trips to Richmond and Roanoke, where the flying squadron did nobly. Along with the rest of the corps, after football season, we rats settled down in a last spurt to make that exceedingly short, but much coveted, furlough offered as a reward to the virtuous. A good percentage of us came out on top. Those who re- mained tried to drown their sorrows in the joys of old cadetdom and solaces of another nature and succeeded quite admirably. Examinations proved a sufHcient wet blanket, e eii for as merry a Christmas as ours, and we were soon immersed in the difficulties of proving to our instructors that our knowledge of history, algebra and languages was absolutely unbounded. Positive proof was not given in every case, but a creditable showing was made by the majority. Basketball season showed that there was good material available among us, for the rat team had a stiff schedule and played it well. It must not be omitted that we made a favorable showing in the gym in other than athletic ways, for when hop times drew nigh a great percentage of us were on the job finnin ' out for the calic to the best of our ability. When spring came and we passed the one hundred-day mark, time seemed to take a sudden sprint, for before we knew it track and baseball gave way to examina- tions and finals. Now that we have nearly run the first lap of what is, for most keydets, a hard four years ' race and can see the goal ahead, our troubles seem somehow to dwindle in realizing that we are at last the Class of ' 28. ' J ' Fourtk Class t Adams, S. B Greensboro, N. C. Allen ' , F. L Portsmouth, Va. Allen, J. S Montgomery, Ala. Allen, W. H., Jr (Army) Atwell, H Houston, Tex. Ballen ' Ger, C. N. Potomac, Va. Bankhead, C. W Elkins, W. Va. Barksdale. E. E Sutherland, Va. Barkus, F Charleston, VV. Va. Baum, W. L Norfolk, Va. Beckwith, T. a Fork Union, Va. Bernstein, J. H Shreveport, La. Berry, T. G., Jr. . . . Charleston, W. Va. Bibb, J. H. T., Jr Marshall, Tex. Black, J. W. Kinston, N. C. Black, W. E., Jr Norfolk, Va. Blaylock, L. O Dallas, Tex. BoLLES, C. P., Jr. . . . Wilmington, N. C. Boogher, a St. Louis, Mo. BoRROWE, E. M Tampico, Mex. Bowman, H Earned, Kan. Bowman, C. P., Jr Staunton, Va. BOYKIN, J. C Emporia, Va. Brittingham, T. a., Jr. . . . Norfolk, Va. Broadhurst, M Smithfield, N. C. Brown, W. M Bloxom, Va. Browning, A. W Orange, Va. Butt, H. F. Ill Portsmouth, Va. Canada, C. C Grottos, Va. Candler, P. H Dallas, Tex. Carnan, C. W., Jr Baltimore, Md. Carter, R. V Richmond, Va. Chambers, D. B Baltimore, Md. Christian, L. W. . . . Rocky Mount, N. C. ClLLEY, D Hickory, N. C. Combs, D San Antonio, Tex. CONLIN, C. A Los Angeles, Cal. Connor, C. F. Leesburg, Va. Cooper, J. T Atlanta, Ga. CoRDRAY, D. P., Jr Newark, Ohio Crider, J. H Mount Vernon, N. V. Crute, T. F Barhamsville, Va. Dabney, C. W Houston, Tex. Davis, E. S Wheeling, W. Va. Davis, W. L Lynnhaven, Va. Day, G. W Roanoke, Va. Decker, M New Rochelle, N. Y. Dehm, E New Britain, Conn. Delany, M. D Galveston, Tes. Delaney, M. D Alexandria, Va. Dial, A. W Indianapolis, Ind. Di Serega, P Aldie, Va. Downey, R. L Princeton, W. Va. Dudley, S. C Roanoke, Va. Dye, J Honaker, Va. Early, J Charlottesville, Va. Edmonson, F. T Memphis, Tenn. Edmunson, J. K Beckley, W. Va. Enderlin, R., Jr Chillicothe, Ohio Eppes, R City Point, Va. EsPEv, J. G. Trinidad, Col. Estes, E. S., Jr St. Augustine, Fla. EviNS, J. C Atlanta, Ga. Farley, J. D Richmond, Va. Farmer, A. C Beckley, W. Va. Faulkner, E Monroe, Va. Fenton, G Winchester, Ohio Foresman, J. H. . . . Electric Mills, Miss. Fox, J. H Sutton, W. Va. Franklin, S. H Lynchburg, Va. Frazer, p. W Washington, D. C. Frazier, W. S AltaVista, Va. Frix, a. G Richmond, Va. Frost, F. H Independence, Mo. Fulkerson, a Bristol, Va. Fulkersox, B Bristol, Va. FULLILOVE, S. C, Jr. . . . Shreveport, La. Fullilove, T. F Shreveport, La. Fulton, R Galax, Va. Garrett, R. W Washington, D. C. Gfroerer, O. W St. Elmo, Tenn. (JiLLEN, M. C Jacksonville, Fla. (iooDwiN, E. H., Jr. . . . Lynchburg, Va. Gregory, H. H Lynchburg, Va. Grifeith, W. S Portsmouth, Va. Griffith, W. F. R., Jr. . . . Norfolk, Va. Groner, R. W Libertyville, 111. CiRUBBS, R. B Kinsale, Va. Hales, J. G., Jr. . . . Rocky Mount, N. C. Hall, J Knoxville, Tenn. Halstead, W Norfolk, Va. Hancock, J. L Bluefield, W. Va. 184 Hanger, G. DeL Portsmouth, Va. Harrington, F. B Norfolk, Va. Harris, S. H Lynchburg, ' a. Heine, G. F White Plains, N. V. HiGGiNS, D. N., Jr Portsmouth, Va. Hatcher, L. B Atlanta, Ga. Heard, L. M Elberton, Ga. HoBBS, W. E Richmond, Va. Holland, J. N Eastville, Va. Holt, H. W Warrenton, N. C. Honeycutt, T. D. . . . Smithfield, N. C. Hopewell, H. T., Jr Straburg, Va. HOSKINS, W. B Ashland, Va. Howard, J. W San Francisco, Cal. HuTTON, R. W Hickory, N. C. HuxFORD, B. H Mobile, Ala. MoN ' TCOMERV, T. E. K. . . . Roanoke, Va. Morgan, H. W Washington, D. C. Moore, D. J Atlanta, Ga. MoRREL, G Denton, Tex. Morris, J. M Big Stone Gap, Va. Morrow, H., Jr Birmingham, Ala. Moss, J. K Newport News, Va. Move, J. R Greensville, N. C. MURRV, J. T Nabers, F. E., Jr Birmingham, Ala. Neville, C. G Savannah, Ga. Newman, R Newport News, Va. Nichols, J. H Portsmouth, Va. NiED, G Jenkins, Ky. Neumann, H. R St. Louis, Mo. Norton, E. G Lyndonville, Vt. Oar, R. J Salt Lake City, Utah O ' Berry, K Tampa, Fla. Ogilvie, R. J Shreveport, La. Old, J. H Norfolk, Va. McClung, a. a Fairfield, Va. McDowell, A. H., Jr. . . . Richmond, Va. McGehee, D. C San Antonio, Tex. McGehee. E. B Bristow, Okla. McGlFFERT, R. N Duluth, Minn. McIvER, A Washington, D . C. McNamara, M Lynchburg, Va. McNav, M. D St. Louis, Mo. Maddux, T. H., Jr Marshall, Va. Mann, J. W Cumberland, Md. Marchant, J. Q Mathews, Va. Marshall, J. E Savannah, Ga. Marshall, F. L., Jr Augusta, Ga. Marshall, R. C Washington, D. C. Masterson, W San Antonio, Tex. Mathev, H. E Voungstown, Ohio Maurice, (J. I Rockingham, N. C Methvin, M. F El Dorado, Ark. Methvin, Z. C El Dorado, Ark. Miller, C. LeR Baltimore, Md. Miller, J. C, Jr. . . . Brandy Station, Va. Miller, I. N Port Republic, Va. Miller, L Richmond, Va. Miller, J. S., Jr Portsmouth, Va. Mitchell, R. S St. Louis, Mo. MoNDV, J. S Richmond, Va. Montague, L. L (Armv) Jackson, M. M., Jr Atlanta, Ga. James, E. F Summit, N. J. JOHENNING, J. L Lexington, Va. Johnson, C. B., Jr Buchanan, ' a. Johnson, F. C Selma, Ala. Johnson, N. H., Jr Richmond, Va. Jones, C. W Hampton, Va. Jones, P Newnan, Ga. JuE, N. B Detroit, Mich. Ketner, R. DeZ Norfolk, Va. KiLBOURNE, C. E., Jr., Ft. Sam Houston, Tex. King, T. F Jacksonville, Fla. Klein, A. J. V Newark, N. J. KoRST, L M Richmond, ' a. KuMP, C Elkins, W. Va. Lafferty, L. W Crozet, Va. LOCKWOOD, W. B., Jr. . Crystal Springs, Miss. Long, H. T Norfolk, Va. Love, W. S., Jr Laurel, Miss. Lovett, j. D., Jr Nashville, Tenn. Ludlow, H. M Morrison, Va. LuMSDEN, L. M Raleigh, N. C. LvLES, L. E., Jr Amarlllo, Tex. Lynch, C. A Washington, D. C. Parker, E. V Goldsboro, N. C. Parrish, O. E., Jr. . . . . Richmond, Va. Parsons, A. M Norfolk, Va. Peden, W. W . .... Fredericksburg, Va. Pedigo, H. . Lawton, Okla. Pendleton, J. W Lexington, Va. Peyton, F. W Shreveport, La. Peyton. R. C Staunton, Va. Poole, L Denton, Tex. Porter, C. P Portsmouth, Va. Pritchett, J. E San Marcos, Tex. Racland, T. R Beckley, W. Va. Ransome, T. E Buchanan, Va. Rawlins, B. C El Paso, Tex. Ray, G Amarillo, Tex. Read, W. A., Jr. . . . Newport News, Va. Records, H Independence, Mo. Redwood, E. S., Jr Richmond, Va. Renx, W. L., Jr Norfolk, Va. Resch, p. H Voungstown, Ohio Rhudy, R. C Galax, Va. ROBBixs, E Chester, S. C. Robertson, M. J Lynchburg, Va. ROBY, T. G East Radford, Va. Rucker, E. T Danville, Va. Rucker, S. B. Ill . . • . Lynchburg, Va. Rueger, L Richmond, Va. Russell, C. H Greenbush, Va. Russell, G. S Anniston, Ala. RuGH, K. A Johnstown, Pa. Sanderson, J., Jr Ashdown, Ark. Schram, K. G Owosso, Mich. Scott, S. L., Jr Fredericksburg, Va. Seay , J Lynchburg, Va. Segar, S. B Warsaw, Va. Sercent, D. a., Jr. . . Big Stone Gap, Va. Shield, G. H Hampton, Va. Shepperson, C. M., Jr. . . Alexandria, Va. Shuker, G. G Charleston, W. Va. SiMPSONj J. P., Jr Norfolk, Va. Smith, A. D England Smith, F. E Fredericktown, Mo. Smith, J. C, Jr. . . . Charleston, W. Va. Smith, T. K. ..... . Raleigh, N. C. Spilman, R. S., Jr. . . . Charleston, W. Va. Steele, J. T Buchanan, Va. Steele, W. I Lowesville, Va. Stewart, R., Jr Charlotte, N. C. Stimson, a. H Baltimore, Md. Stinnett, N Oklahoma City, Okla. Strother, J. W Roanoke, Va. Tarrall, M Norfolk, Va. Terry, D. D. . . r . . . Colgate, Okla. Thomas, E. P., Jr. . ■ . Montgomery, Ala. Thompson, R Montclair, N. J. Thompson, W Selma, Ala. Thornhill, L. C Norfolk, Va. Toi.LEY, J. A Lexington, Va. Traugoit, F. V Rochester, N. Y. Vance, D. D Abingdon, Va. Wacnon, J Dallas, Tex. Walker, C New Britain, Conn. Walker, G. B., Jr Lynchburg, Va. Ward, G. T. . . . De Funiak Springs, Fla. Ware, C. N Millville, N. J. Warner, H. E Ypsilanti, Mich. Warren, R. S Shreveport, La. Watts, J. C Keysville, Va. Waits, T. A., Jr. . . . Lynchburg, Va. Watts, W. T Norfolk, Va. Weiss, A. M Norfolk, Va. West, J. C Suffolk, Va. West, C. H Washington, D. C. White, B. C Abingdon, Va. White, H. P Norfolk, Va. White, J. J Parksley, Va. WiCKES, W. W Wilmington, Del. WiGHTMAN, E Jacksonville, Fla. Williamson, S. L Bluefield, Va. Wilson, L. L. . Danville, Va. Wilson, R. L Shelby, N. C. Winner, F. B Norfolk, Va. Vi ' iTT, W.R Witt, Va. Wolf, J. B Chicago, 111. Wood. W., Jr Birmingham, Ala. Woodbury, CM..... Staunton, Va. Woodward, G. E. . . Oklahoma City, Okla. Woodward, W. A Lexington, Va. Yeacley, F San Antonio, Tex. YouNGBi.ooD, H Shreveport, La. YouNGBLOOD, W. C. . . . Shreveport, La. Zens, J. W Los Angeles, Cal. 3 ii (i h 5Q 3: ?eJ:75 H£:: .-«3CTy S i MILITARY HARDING POLK Major, United States Cavalry Commandant of Cadets Tactical Omce rs Major Hardixg Polk r. S. Cavalry Professor of M Hilary Siirncr and Tatties — Commandant of Cadets Major H. P. Boykix Executive Officer Captain- J. H. C. Maxx Supervising Company . Captaix R. C. Weaver Supervisinij Company ■ Captaix L. S. Roberts Tactical Officer Captaix J. H. Backus Tactical Officer Captaix J. L. Sims Supervising Company B Captain F. L. Thompson Supervising Company E Captaix R. C. Yates Supervising Company C Captain C. W. Lewis Supervising Company D •3 Cadet Commissioned Omcers W. Kellogg Cadet Capta L. M. Fields Cadet Capta M. Davis Cadet Capta P. Watkins Cadet Capta. . McD. Sanders Cadet Capta P. H. Wilson Cadet Capta K. Kellogg Cadet First Lieutenant M. Jones Cadet First Lieutenant and R. Freeman Cadet First Lieutenant M. Hatchett Cadet First Lieutenant S. Ferebee Cadet First Lieutenant W. Bruton Cadet First Lieutenant W. McCrackes! Cadet First Lieutenant P. Cooper Cadet First Lieutenant E. Foster Cadet Second Lieutenant C. Anthony Cadet Second Lieutenant McGlLL Cadet Second Lieutenant E. Johnson Cadet Second Lieutenant E. Pillow Cadet Second Lieutenant McD. Almond Cadet Second Lieutenant •■« Company -f Company •■£ ■ Company £•■ Company C Company ■ ' . Company and Adjutant Quartermaster A Company B Company D Company ' •£■• Company ■■f Company C Company ■•.- •• Company ■■C Company •D Company ■■£■• Company f Company ■B Company II ::Li I5!3!SSr7 - The Battalion Staff M. K. Kellogg Cadet First Lieutenant and Adjutant L. M. Jones Cadet First Lieutenant and Quartermaster S. R. Fisher Sergeant-major C. Smith Quartermaster Sergeant W. R. White Color Sergeant C. E. Johnson . Color Sergeant tf iiii)ni!!;!!iL ' ;!i! ' :!iiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiijiiiiiiiiiiiw 196 A Company Cadet Officers C. P. H. WlLSON- C. R. Freeman . . . . Cadi ' l Captain Cacli-t First Lieutenant C. E. Foster . P. E. Caldwell Johnson, H. B. Lipscomb, G. H. Bellinger, E. P. Holt, S. W. Crockett, F. A. McCall, J. Cadet Sergeants Adams, J. T. Stonf, R. a. Cadet Corporals Booth, J. C. DeSaussure, G. R. Moorman Kearnev, Privates Allen, F. L. Allen-, W. H. Harnett, S. C. Blue, C. E. BOLLES, C. P. Boyd, S. H. Chambers, D. B. Chambers, W. H. Chapman, J. H. Cheek, A. J. CiLLV, D. A. Clark, D. W. Combs, D. S. Cooke,, S. Davidson, J. M. Dean, W. S. Dudley, S. C. Dye, T. W. Edmundson, F. T. Galt. H. Gibson, R. Greene, T. L. Gregory, H. H. Griffith, L. A. Griffith, A. W. Griffith, W. F. R. Harmeling, K. C. Hayes, H. H. Heindl, F. W. Holt, J. F. Hope, J. W. Hopkins, J. R. Hopkins, W. A. Jackson, M. M. Tohnson, N. H. Ketner, R. Lake, F. G. Locker, J. G. Lumsden Lynch, C. A. McGehee, D. L. McGlFFERT, R. M. McNamara, M. Methvin, F. M. Mondy, F. M. Morgan, F. M. Moss, J. K. Neoman Noble, W. R. Nugent, W. G. Peyton, R. C. Ranson, H. B. Rawlins, B. C. Ray, F. B. Records, T. A. Redwood, E. S. RUEGER, L. Rodenberc, W. R. rosanoof, b. p. Rucker Cadet Second Lieutenant . ■ Cadet First Sergeant Chable, W. J. Weil, H. H. C. T. Smith, R. B. R. A. Stickley, D. C. ruffin, w. n. Sergent, D. a. Shuker, F. E. Smith, J. C. Sviith, F. E. Smith, T. B. Thornhill, F. a. Thompson, W. N. Travis, D. A. Troxler, p. D. Von Schilling, L. M. Walker, C. F. Ware, C. N. Warner, H. E. Watts, V. T. West, C. H. Wheeler, G. NL WiCKES, W. W. Williams, W. R. Wolf, J. B. Yovvell, R. B. in i ' [ B ' Company Cadet Officers R. W. Kellogg Cadcl Captain J. M. Hatcheit . . Cadrt First Lieutenant T. McD. Almond L. S. Carson . . Cadrt Second Lieutenant . Cadet First Sergeant Perkins, W. R. folkes, j. g. Yates, E. M. Baird, H. West, J. D. Edmonds, L. Sergeants Taylor, C. W. Lucas, S. L. Corporals Nelson, B. E. Whetsell, R. Perry, S. Hartt, S. Davis, F. Trapnell, W. C. Privates M. Adams, T. T. Attewell, H. Ballenger, C. Baum, W. L. Bell, J. N. Berry, T. G. Black , J. P. Black, J. V. Black, W. E. Bohannan Bolton, C. M. BORROWE, E. M. Britton, C. Brown, C. P. Builder, H. L. Candler, P. H. Cleveland, W. G Cooper, H. Derring, E. H. Derby, L. B. Dietz, C. G. Dunlap, S. C. Floyd, R. A. Fullilove, T. p. Fulton, R. K. GOODRIDGE, Mc. G. Goodwin, E. H. Griffith, L. S. Halstead, W. Hammond, C. R. Harrington, W. Hatcher, L. B. Heine, G. F. hoskins, w. b. Hill, C. W. hudgins, r. James, E. F. johenning, j. Johnson, F. Kilbourne, J. Lafferty. W. Lewis, W. Long, H. L. Love Lyles. L. E. Marsh, G. A. Maxwell, T- McNay, X. O Mears, C. Miller J. S. Mills, B. morrel, v. c MuL H. Nabers, F. E. Ogilvie, R. J. Allen, C. Smiley, J. V. Owen, J. C. Parkinson, J. T. Peebles, V. L Pendleton, I. V. Rhudy, R. C. Rugh, K. a. Segar, S. B. Shelley, R. B. Simpson, J. P. sviith, a. d. Smith, T. K. Steele, W. L. Strother, T. W. Wade, P. ' ALKER, Ci. Waring, M. L. Wells, R. W. West, T. C. Winner, F. B. j. ..iiiiiiiiiiiiiif!iiiiiiiiiiUiiifiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiNiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiifiiiimiiiiiiiumiiiiiuiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiD COx-iPANY C OFFICERS m - ' - — ' ' ' ■ - ' • -• - - — - f;i! ' ri ' r li- ' i f ' J« ;_: - ' - ' - ' w.iiJaiiUi C Company Cadet Officers W. McD. Sanders .... Cadel Captain J. C. Anthony B. P, Cooper .... Cadel First Licutrnant J. S. Wise . . Serge. ' xts Cadel Second Linitrnant . . Cadet First Sergeant Duncan-, H. T. Willis, J. A. Adams, J. GlESEN, A. R. Summerell, W. M. Preston, L. T. BOHLKVN Frovhingham, C. CORPOR.ALS Spreacher, p. B. Parker, L. Mooring, B. D. Jones, J. N. PRIV.4.TES Adkins, J. R. Andrews, O. B. Baker, W. L. Barham, C. D. Boogher, a. BOYKIN, C. I ' . Brittingham, O. J. Cannon, R. A. Castle, A. C. Connor, C. F. Day, G. W. Dehm, E. W. Delaney, J. Dewney, R. Edmonson, J. K. Endicott, B. E. Fo.v, J. H. Frazier, W. S. Fl ' CATe, D. B. fulkerson, a. T. Gfroerer, O. W. GiLLEN, M. C. Good, D. W. Glazebrook, N. Griffen, W. S. Hancock, T. L. Hanes, J. C. Hart, J. P. Haslam, J. B. Honeycutt, D. Jones, B. G. lONES, C. W. kiNC, T. F. Klein, A. Z. Klmp. H. K. loftin, j. p. Ludlow, H. M. Mabie, C. p. Marchant, G. S. Mathewson, T. P, McDowell, A. H. McDowell, S. N. McElrath, T. McGhee, E. B. Methwin, M. C. Miller, J. C. Morris, J. M. Morrison, R. C. Move, J. R. Neikirk, S. G. Nichols, J. W. Parker, J. L. Phillips, W. C. Pitts, C. D. Pollock, R. Pollock, S. Powell. L. B. Ransom E, T. E. Ragland, T. p. Renn, N. L. Williamson, R. P. Xash, C. a. Robertson, J. M. Rubin, M. schram, k. g. Scott, S. L. Spangler, F. T. Steele, J. T. Stuart, C. R. Tseng, H. K. Taylor, S. W. Thomas, A. R. Wai.ford, R. M. Watts. J. C. Wilson, L. L. Witt. D. Witt, W. ' 00D, W. ' oodward youngblood, h. m. voungblood, w. c. L. E. If m R. W. Kellogg Cadet Captain, Battalion Commandf M. K. Kellogg Cadet Lieutenant, .Idjutant L. I I. JOXES Cadet Lieutenant. Quartermaster Ali() E: FIL ' LU ARTU,LER DRILL BELOW: INFAXTRY BATTALIOX kj.j - iJ!WA ua- D Company T. M. Davis E. S. Ferebee BOULDIN Sheffield quarles, g. Mister Adams, S. B. Barkus Barksdale Blacksher Brothers, R. Boykix, J. Canada Cobb Campbell Clements, F. Cordray Couch Cooper, J. Christman Carter Davis, T. K. Davis, E. Dial ESPEY Cadet Officers . . . Captain H. McGiLL Second Lieutenant First Lieutenant A. M. Bryan First Sergeant Sergeants KiRBY White, J. B. Corporals Nelson, E. K. Forsyth, A. R. Oliver, J. M. Bensdorf Metcalf Wa rsoN, L. W. Taylor, D. Hardenberg VOWEELL Norman Privates EviNS Enderlin Franklin Feild Ferebee, J. Fo rsy ' the, a. D. Grubbs Hall HiGGINS, D Hopewell, Hobbs Holt, H. Hurt holtzman, Hart, G. Tames, W. K Jue Land Lui N. H. T. H. Mathewson, J. Massey Mayfield Meek Meisel Moore, T. Marchant, Q. Masterson, T. Marshall, J. E. Morrow- Norton Parker, E. ' . Parrish, O. E. Peyton, W. F. Porter, G. Perrin, D. B. Pettus, C. M. Phillips, G. Pierce Redue, J. Ryder, G. Reilly, I. Read, W. A. ROBY robbins, e. f. Ryland, E. T. Savage, R. B. Sessoms, O. v. Spilman, R. S. Tarrall, M. T. Terry, D. Webb Webster Williams, R. Wagnon Weiss Woodward, X. A. Wintringer ft iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiininniiy r i I-, 1 1 fl 1 1 iii II E Company Cadet Officers M. P. Watkins . r. W. Bruton ' . . . Captain First Lieutenant L. E. Johnson . . W. W. ( REINER, Jr. Second Lieutenant . First Sergeant Nevin, J. E. Jamison ' , J. Pegram, R. B. Klein, T. A. Ambrose, W. L. Baker, G. Ban ' KHead, T. Barberie, F. Ben- NET, C. P. Brandon, M. Bringhurst, M. Boxlev, a. Butt, H. Carnan, C. Carson, S. A. Dadmun, B. Davis, W. L. Delanev, M. D. Douthat, a. Eppes, a. ESTES, E. Farlev, J. D. McCaulev, M. Bava, G. E. Sergeaxts HiNES, R. K. Smith, W. W. Corporals Wise, H. A. Comer, E. B. Privates Yeager, R. Barclay, N. B. Parrish, J. Torrans, W. Ferguson, F. Frix, a. Fulkerson, B. Gardner, B. M. Garret, R. W. Glendv, R. E. GiLLis, N. A. GOODE, M. Hales, G. J. Holland, O. L. Howard, J. W. Huxford, B. H. Jones, P. KORST, J. M. Lawrence, C. F. Lindsay, R. lockwood, w. b. Lyerly, J. Maddux, T. A. Marshall, S. W. Marshall, F. L. Marshall, R. S. McMann, W. Miller, L. Moore, M. Moy ' e, H. Murray, J. P. Nelson, S. Neville, C. Newman, R. O ' Blrry, J. Old, H. OULD, J. Peden, W. Pedigo, H. Perry, C. Byrd, J. Wills, A. R. Rucker, C. Saunders, B. Schoolfield, A. Shaffer, G. Shields, G. Smith, J. C, Jr. Spady, T. R. Steele, W. C. Thompson, R. T. Tom EC, H. Traugott, NL Warwick, A. Weaver, G. White, B. C. White, H. P. Weightman, E. Williamson, S. Zendt. J. E. II jiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiimiNmiitiiiiiifaiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiHiiiuiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiuiifiiiiiimi in U ii ' ii li ' F Company Cadet Officers D. L. M. Fields . T. M. McCracken Smith, P. W. DiUGUID, J. H. Jamersox, O. T. Kelly, L. G. D. An ' slev, F. Blavlock, O. BowMAx, C. p. Bowman ' , H. Brittingham, T. Broadhurst, J. Browixc, a. V. Bryan, F. G. Burroughs, J. G. Clarkson, R. R. Clements, F. K. Covington, H. Crider, T. F. Crute, T. F. Cumming, H. Dabnev, C. V. Decker, M. T. Deitrich, a. V. Dunn, R. A. Farmer, A. C. . . . Cadet Captain Cadrt First Lieutenant J. E. Pillow . . R. R. Woodward Carmichael, Earle Sergeants Rives, D. Sightler, S. B. Corporals H. Fields, A. T. KuLp, H. Cadet Second Lieutenant . . Cadet First Sergeant Neale, W. T. Sutherland, J. Carson, W. Robinson, S. C. Privates Faulkner, E. Fain, J. M. Frazer, p. W. Frost, F. Granger, R. CiRONER, R. Hanger, G. D. Harris, S. H. Henderson, A. D. Hill, R. F. Hinman, W. S. Holland, J. N. Holt, H. W. Houston, L. T. Hunter, J. G. Hutton ' , R. V. Johnson, C. B. J erg TOYNER, E. M. JUNKIN, J. P. Kriete, E. V. Mann, J. W. Marshall, R. Mathey, E. E. Mitchell, R. S. Miller, M. T. Moore, D. J. Montague, T. S. Montgomery, T. McIvER, A. Neville, J. O. NiED, G. A. Oar, R. J. Osborne, J. Parsons. A. Poole, J- Resch, p. Richardson, A. Robinson, J. D. Scott, W. Brewington Owens Seay, J. D. Shepherd, E. Shepperson. C. Short, J. H. Stimson, a. N. spivey, j. l. Stroud, W. Taylor, B. Thomas, D. R. Thomas, E. P. TOLLEY Von Shilling Ward. G. T. Watson, H. F. Watson, W. H. Watts, T. A. White, J. L. WlLLEY Woodberry, C. Army Omcers Detailed by the Government as lnstru:;tors in the R. O. T. C. Captain Thomas T. Handy, V. S. Field Artillery .Assistant Professor of Military Science and Tactics Captain- Catesbv C. Jones. U. S. Cavalry .Issistant Professor of Military Science anil Tactics Captain Frfde-rick T. Adams, V. S. Infantry .Issistant Professor of Military Science ami Tactics Captain Thkoddre P. Heap, U. S. Infantry .Issistant Professor of Military Science and Tactics Lieutenant Morris V. Gilland, V. S. Corps of Engineers .-Issistant Professor of Military Science and Tactics LiEL lENANT HENR W. HoLi . I ' . S. Field Artillery .Issistant Professor of Military Science and Tactics Lieutenant Francis G. McGill, U. S. Field Artillery .Issistant Professor of Military Science and Tactics LiEuiENANT Harrison H. D. Heiberg, I ' . S. Cavalry .Issistant Professor of Military Science and Tactics U. S. R. 0. T. C. The Reserve Officers Training Corps was established by an amendment to the National Defense Act in 1920, and in- stalled at the Institute in September, 1919. R. O. T. C. units are established at colleges for the training of men for reserves in the different branches of the service; namely, cavalry, artillery, engi- neers and infantry. Army officers are detailed as instructors and adequate equipment is appropriated by the govern- ment. The course of instruction is the same as required for regular army officers. Upon matriculation a cadet is given a physical examination and if found fit he is entered in the R. O. T. C. During his first year he is instructed in the elementaries of all units. Beginning with the second year the cadet is allowed to choose the branch of service he desires to enter, subject to the approval of the professor of military science and tactics. A cadet is then started upon a systematic schedule of training. The training of his first year was that of a private; the second, third and fourth years are devoted to the duties of a corporal, sergeant and commissioned officer, respectively, with the under- lying motive to instruct in how to instruct, ability to command and discipline. The government pays an allowance of thirty cents a day for subsistence and a clothing allowance of thirty dollars in the first and third years and six dollars in the second and fourth years. At the end of the third year six weeks ' attendance at a designated summer camp is prescribed. At graduation we find the raw recruit of four years ago well versed in the arts of war, a tactician, strategist ' r and a soldier, well deserving the commission of second lieutenant in the Reserve Of- ficers Corps, which the gov- ernment confers on all grad- uates whn have successfully completed the prescribed course and twenty-one years of age. The commission is valid for five years. He is sub- ject to call in case of war during this period. At the end of the five-year pe- riod he may renew his commission by attendance at a prescribed summer camp. Every three years he may ad- vance his grade to majority by taking a correspondence course from the War Department and passing a war board examination. A summer ' s attendance at a designated camp counts for a year. The value of the R. O. T. C. is in- estimable. It enables a man to enter the service as an officer in case of war. It builds up the national defense by forming a nucleus for a large reserve army and wipes away one of the great disgraces of an unprepared country in the time of war, that of sending untrained officers and soldiers into the field to be slaughtered by their own ignorance rather than by the skill of the enemy. Countless lives would have been saved in the late World War if the military strength of the nation could have num- bered the college graduates of the United States. Tke R. 0. T. C. Camp From the popular accounts that have circu- lated through barracks relative to our sojourn at Camp Meade, one would infer that we were bar- racked ill the Southern Hotel, we drilled at Mount Holly, and messed at Joe ' s Chesapeake Cafe. These impressions, however, are not the whole truth. We lived and ate in unpainted wooden structures some twenty miles from Balti- more and drilled on the sand dunes immediately surrounding those habitats. Fortified by four sleepless nights, many fond good-byes, much advice from veterans of preced- ing camps, and two pints of Rockbridge and a cane per man, we boarded a special train at the Lexington Terminal bound for Camp Meade, Md. Save for a few attempts to put the porter off the train and some unappreciated yelling in the station at Washington, our trip was spent in a stupor until the special stopped beside a pile of cross-ties, and, in a sort of haze, we alighted. Our first impression of Camp Meade was a trifle disconcerting. No bugles were blowing, nor flags flying, nor salutes being exchanged. The only thing of possible interest was a group of several muddy army trucks. The very supine drivers of these vehicles man- ifested not the slightest interest in us nor amazement at our dirty linen knickers and canes, but each merely murmured something about eighteen men to a truck. The usual confusion of boarding such conveyances having been overcome, we bounced off to our summer home. This method of transportation, we learned afterwards, was con- sidered colloquially as quite an indulgence. Not being able to inveigle our chauffeurs into conversation, we amused ourselves by yelling greetings and waving at groups of most unresponsive soldiers, who seemed to have not only been unaware that we were to arrive, but who also showed not the slightest interest nor offered any criticism of us after we had arrived. Camp Meade proper, where we were eve ntually deposited, consisted of several thousand similar buildings and a small swimming pool swarming with tattooed enlisted men clad in loud bathing suits. Several oflicers looked at each of our chests, and, after determining to their satisfaction that we could say A, assigned us to barracks. The process of assignment was simple. We were informed that our new home was to be R-36, and it was implied that we should go there. R-36 was one of several thousand buildings, all of which were identical. By some strange intuitive process, somcthnig of the nature of Blind Man ' s Buff, we were supposed to find R-36. A genial ser- ] -CL-a.- a. -a- ' h-h . . .j. ' 35ani C5i3t.« i  s i s.asir;33StrB3att3isi geant, however, acted as a guide, and we eventually reached the elusive building, where we spent the rest of the night ascertaining that we had been supplied with a v ery hard hay mattresses and pillow, four sandpaper sheets, and several thousand little niceties inci- dent to our comfort. Here it is pertinent that we say something of our new lodgings. Imagine an old unpainted barn, several years old, that was constructed entirely in some eight hours, and you have an indelible impression of our new rooms — two rooms, one, where every- body slept, and another, where everybody ate. The literary atmosphere, however, was quite impressing. It seems as if several thousand East Side New Yorkers had given vent to soidful literary expression by writing poems on the walls. On rainy days we could read these little evidences of obscene impulses. As Camp Meade is a military post, most of our time was spent standing in line to receive articles and then standing in line to turn in these articles. The morning after our advent, we were initiated by passing through a huge warehouse. This rite was performed by entering in cits, disrobing, and being examined by several hiuidred doctors, each for a particular ailment, drawing every concei able article of clothing, and emerging at the other end ready to have our pictures taken for recruiting posters. Then we were taxied back in our F. W. D. Black and Whites. No sooner had we become established in our new quarters than we Nordics learned that a company of inoffensive negroes were quartered in the next barracks. This prox- imity was really very fortunate, however, for it provided conversation on dull evenings, when we planned means of extermination. We Anglo-Saxons at last could stand it no longer, but were goaded into starting a race riot. Had we not waited until the officers arrived and stopped us, and if the fifty cowardly negroes had not riui from us two fiundred defenders of our honor, we would have done ourselves credit. Such was the consensus of opinion as afterward discussed. The purpose of the camp was to train us to be officers in the next war, and our education in this respect was in no way neglected. We feel better fitted, however, to be stable sergeants or grooming instructors when we are called on to defend our firesides. That course was most thoroughly and practically inculcated in us. AVe managed to make a very good showing in a military way with a relatively very small amoimt of effort expended. Ac Bi The government of the United States sponsored several dances at the civic center in honor of the R. O. T. C. The music would have been hooted at by an East Lex- ington music-lover, and the girls (not those brought by cadets) would have been social successes on the drive near the covered bridge in the town above referred to. We man- aged not to get stuck ourselves, but kept our friends of the foreign legion engaged. The week-end dances sponsored by V. M. I. and the great god Bacchus, was an- other story. Ve had the best time of our lives for the first three hours, and the bystanders say we enjoyed the last three. An old Roman org}- just before the fall would have seemed, beside our little festivities, like the landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth. The final ball in itself would have furnished editorial material for all newspapers east of the Mississippi. No account is complete without some mention of the Follies Cabaret. What started out only in fun ended up in a riot, with several of our brother rats black-jacked and four in jail. We disciples of the Prince of Wales, in our knickers and with our canes, seemed to lack the atmosphere of a waterfront cabaret. We were holding our own when the police arrived. In athletics, we were supreme. Four cups were offered, and all four were brought back triumphantly to Lexington. After many weeks of tiresome reviews and inspections, arduous drills, and griping lectures, we were unshackled and each of us given a certificate to the effect that we had successfully completed a six weeks ' course. In closing, we wish to congratulate the Engineers upon their facility in getting on and staying on the sick list and in har- monizing with the aliens; we hand it to the Infantry for doing the least work and seeing that the other schools did the most, and the Artillery and Cavalry deserve our esteem for terrorizing the enlisted personnel of the United States Army. ill SCENES OF R. O. T. C. TRACK MEET AT CAMP MEADE O. G. s Association Officers S. G. Nugent . PrcsiJint J. W. Hope ric,--Pr,stdiiit B. Taylor Sriiflary Peter McDowell Mascot True worth i more than skin deep; the zehra, vith all his stripes, is only a sport model jackass. While the emblems of our noble order are not the flying sleeve and gold chevrons, we are not without our good points. The First Class privates, who compose this select association, are men who have looked to the future rather than to the present, and who have sought for higher things than military prominence. With our minds occupied with the more important questions of domestic economy, conservation of energy, and prohibition problems, we are prone to forget the petty restraints placed upon us by the Rules and Regulations of the Virginia Military Institute. Such indifference, coupled with a nonchalant attitude toward the performance of our daily duties, has brought many of us prominence by means of the daily delinqu ency sheet rather than through our military genius. Tnmoved by such trivial affairs, we continue our unruffled course, content with our lot and envious of none. The O. G. ' s may not receive the admiration and approval that falls to the lot of their more militaristically inclined classmates, but we are the unrecognized power behind the throne. What movement in the corps will succeed without the whole-souled support of the good ole slippery First Class privates, and what plan will succeed against the concentrated opposition of the O. G. ' s Association ? The First Class private, not having had many honors bestowed on him, may more concern himself with the duty of upholding the honor of the Institute. ' hilc his indolent manner and careless appearance may seem to contradict this statement, with him ' . M. I. is first, last, and always. When she calls you may be sure he will not he wanting. The Infantry Hike XL those who ha e been so tortiiiiate as to have served in a mih ' tary capacity can appreciate th; thrill that pertains to a practice march. It is called a practice march, but a much more appropriate name would be The Superman Tryouts. A campaign in Siberia or a year in the front line trenches is mild compared with our annual spring hike. We were to leave early on the morning of Friday, May 1 6, and each keydet rose that morning with a smile, rolled his forty pounds into a neat pack which he strapped on his back, and reclined about the stoops to await the zero hour. How- ever, nature blessed us with a shower, and it was not until every man had made his last will and testament in prescribed form ; had satisfied his desires at games of chance, and had partaken of a light liu ' .ch at Ashburn ' s Grill Room that the -aliant infantry battalion set out. We numbered four hundred and never did the conquering hordes of Alexander or Napoleon march with more swagger, or display more esprit de corps. On the first day we tore off twelve miles to Loch Laird, and pitched camp at six o ' clock. That night we were highly entertained by the sights in and about Buena Vista, a city a little more than a mile distant. The following morning the cavalry pulled in from Fairfield whither they had ridden the day before. After dinner we marched up the mountain to see the artillery fire, returning in time to bathe and shave for supper. On Sunday, the day of rest, we marched twenty-four miles to Walton ' s farm, two miles beyond Natural Bridge. After several weary hours on the road some optimistic keydet inquired of an inhabitant of that region about the distance to our next stopping place. Eight more miles was the reply. Two more hours of plodding along, and a similar inquiry was made. Eight more miles was again the reply, whereupon four hundred keydets groaned Thank God, we ' re holding our own, and the journey continued. We did accomplish the impossible, however, and before nightfall camp was pitched in a large field on Mr. Walton ' s estate. The cadet orchestra, whose instruments were carried on one of the accompanying trucks, furnished a delightful program after supper, and we all retired in th; best of spirits. The Post Exchange had accompanied us throughout the campaign, being always ready with cigarettes, sandwiches, and coca-cola, much to our delight. Monday brought a tramp of fourteen miles to Solomon ' s (jrove, and Tuesday found us trudging back to barracks in a steady rain. Never before in the history of spring hikes had the mettle of a body of men been put to a more severe test, and never had any organization acquitted itself in a more highly commendable manner than did this Noble Four Hundred. Tke Artillery Hike Hf2 slight difficulties that Hannibal experienced in crossing the Alps seem trivial to those who assisted in putting Battery A of the First V. M. I. Field Artillery in position on the peaks of Buena Vista. Our series of calamities began before we were three miles from barracks when a wheel came off a caisson. However, with that section missing, we rode tri- umphantly through the infantry camp in Buena Vista and at 7 :CO p.m. with a battery of green, tired horses, we started up the cliffs. At 2 :00 a.m. we gave up with one section in position, one caisson over the side of the mountain, another in a small river, and men and horses sleeping the sleep of the exhausted all over the side of the mountain. And then our luck changed. The next morning, by means of trucks and man- power, the whole battery was put into position and the field kitchen went into action. The little ditty Cannoneers police the camp, drivers on the picket line bringing groom- ing kits became familiar to us all. Firing began on Saturday evening and lasted for a da and a half. Each Second Classman fired a problem with the First Classmen acting as instructors and the Third Classmen as cannoneers. Our brothers, the infantry and cavalry, watched our opera- tions for a while, but they left in disgust because the set of targets at which we had been firing all the evening was still intact. When our firing was over, we broke camp on the mountain and camped in Buena Vista one night so we could get an early start to barracks the next day. Revielle was to have been at 2:30 A.M.. but the sentinel went to sleep and so did not wake up the bugler. As a result, the pampered keydets slept until nearly 4:00 o ' clock, but arising even at that late hour, we were in barracks ahead of the infantry. Tne Cavalry Hike l( NE Friday afternoon in May, the troop of V. M. I. cavalry, composed of First and Second Classmen, jauntily rode away from the stables on their spring hike. A late start had been necessitated by a downpour of rain in the morning, but once on their way no time was lost, and Fair- field was reached just as the sun was sinking in the west. After putting up the picket line for the horses, pitching pup tents, and partaking a hearty supper of canned dogs and canned peaches, various troopers drifted into town to explore the village, and give the natives a treat. Later a pleasant night was spent on wet ground, and, contrary to all expectations, the imaginary enemy did not molest the melodious slumber. Almost before sunrise the fighting cavalry was rudely awakened by the unpopular, but familiar strains of rev. Camp was broken, and after a cautious march through hostile territory the troop arrived at Loch Laird, where camp was pitched near the infantry. A little spirited saddle cleaning and grooming of horses kept the morale at high tide. With stripped saddles, the cavalry rode past the infantry, splashing mud on the stragglers, much to the delight of the troopers, and to the disgust of the plod- ding infantrymen. A rare sight awaited the troop at the top of a mountain near Buena Vista — beautiful scenery and a problem demonstration by the artillery in which everything was hit except the targets. A supper, such as they had dreamed of the night before, awaited the tired troopers at camp, and later, many of the more adven- turous took in the night life of Buena Vista. Bright and early the following monn ' ng the cavalry wended its way to Walton ' s farm, two miles west of Natural Bridge. There the troop remained encamped over Sunday and Monday, and on the first of these days it was the rare good fortune of the horseback boys to welcome the struggling, weary infantry into camp. Amuse- ment was found in various ways, but never will the troopers forget the memorable nights spent around the campfire where good cheer and comradeship prevailed, and where jokes, songs, and impromptu performances filled the group with merriment. Tuesday morning, long before daybreak, the cavalry broke camp, packed saddles, and set out on the seventeen-mile ride to Lexington. On the way the troopers were forced to don their rain capes to shelter them from a downpour of rain that could not dampen their spirits. At eight o ' clock a column of wet horses and wet men passed through the peaceful streets of Lexington after a hike of eighty miles or more. Each man had visions of long hours of soul refreshing sleep, but each was doomed to dis- appointment; however that is another story. A T H L E T I C S Blandy Clarkson Regardless of available material, brains and brawn in the men themselves and conscientious hard work, it takes more than these to make a vinning football team. Given all of the above- mentioned assets, without a good coach to direct the best use of all of them, failure is certain to result. In Blandy -ive are indeed fortunate in having a graduate coach who is a peer in his line. Since he has been in charge of the destinies of the Flying Squadron winning teams are the rule and championship teams have made their appearance. No one knows quite so well as he how to put that get-up-and-go drive into a line. His judgment and ability are of the best, and it is indeed fortunate that he is to guide the team in its march to victory next season. Bill Rafferty When Bill decided to cast his lot with the football team of V. M. I. and to give us the advantage of his uncanny abilities as a backfield coach, W. and L. lost one of the best men in the conference, and we gained greatly thereby. Working in conjunction with Blandy Clark- son, he has developed some of the most outstanding backs in the country. A wizard for strategy, Bill has unearthed many trick plays for his fast secondary stone wall, and has used the for- ward pass, end run and off-tackle plays to great advantage. He puts speed, punch, and stamina into his men, and the fighting spirit that so typifies a cadet team is largely the result of his efforts. Scheduled to coach again next year, we expect great things from his plunging proteges. II 1 1 ' • MiiiX Teddy-Bear Heilix Heretofore the work of ' redci -I ear has been such as to hide his light under a bushel. His task has been to coach the scrubs, those fighting men who serve so well to make a varsity team worth while. And he has been singularly successful. Junior varsity teams at V. M. I. have always given a good account of themselves. This year , due to our having joined the Southern Conference, to him went the exceedingly hard job of making the first Freshman team at the Institute a success. The highest praise we can give to his abilities as a coach is to say that he has doiie just this — he developed a winner the very first year. May the succeeding Freshman teams show so well the efforts he puts forth to develop them. Son Re.ad Inasmuch as we have developed winning track teams for several years past without the ad- vantages offered by having a cinder track to practice on, it is meet that we should have the highest praise for the man who has been able to accomplish this. And so we take off our caps to Son! Himself a runner of the first water when a cadet, he has used his knowledge of several years ' experience to make track really worth wliile at V. M. 1. Overcoming every difficulty and exerting untiring efforts, he has shown what a good coach can do, and may his seventh season be as successful as have been previous ones. Wert P ' aulkner Not content to rest on the laurels won as a player while a cadet, Wert came back this fall and helped to coach the rats. As an assistant to Major Heflin, he devoted his time to the back- field and his efforts were well rewarded. A very fount of pep, grit, and fight, coupled with being one of the brainiest quarterbacks that we have ever had, he produced a Freshman backficld, the work of which was a thing of beauty to behold. Lightning passes, flashing end-runs, quick dashes, off-tackle, and smashing line bucks, all permeated with the old-time fight, were used by the rats with telling effect on their adversaries, who could not cope with their strategic plays. Next year ' s varsity is to be congratulated on the material that Wert has developed for them. Quixxv Qlixlax It is seldom that we find a coach so versatile as Quinn and at the same time so excellent in all of his coaching qualities. In the first place he has developed a wrestling team at V. M. I. which went two years without suffering defeat. Under his direction gymnasium has become a popular sport, and to cap the climax, he is the trainer for the football team, and to him is due the credit for the unequaled guts ' of the Flying Squadron. A man so all ' round good is a treasure indeed, and it is with great satisfaction that we know he is to continue in his present capacity for the next season. Willie Corbett Not being satisfied without being represented in the pugilistic field, V. M. I. took up boxing as a minor sport year before last. The first year we did not have any outside meets, and it was not until last year that we entered the field iii earnest. Without a regular coach, we had a rather indifferent season, but this year things took on a different aspect. Coming to us on leave from the Harvard Law School, and a graduate mechanical engineer of Boston Tech, and holder of a degree from Harvard Business School, Willie accomplished the seemingly impossible. With practically a green set of men he built up a truly creditable boxing team. It is due to his own skill and the untiring work he has exerted in teaching a great deal of it to our team, that we have made the excellent showing of this year. A wonder with the gloves and a master of the psychology of the ring, he is a highly efficient coach. With the start gained by him this year and in view of the fact that he is expected back next.season, rival schools are warned to beware of his pupils in the forthcoming year. [ ' J Tne Flying Cadets ' ; ITHIN the past six years V. M. I. has become a power in Southern Mg athletics. Prior to 1919 the followers of Institute teams were pretty ,,,J)JU fll accustomed to what are usually termed in-and-out seasons. This §;;2 ' o s fot mean that strong teams were never turned out. As far back as 1900 V. M. 1., by virtue of victories over V. P. I. and Washington and Lee, and a scoreless tie with Virginia, was the winner of the state championship in football. During the seasons of 19 12 and 191 3 the team was defeated only twice and tied twice. On the whole, however, V. I. I. ranked definitely below the leading institutions of the South, and her supporters were satisfied in the knowledge that cadet teams were invariably winners in their own class. In contests with larger institutions having teams of older and more experienced players, V . M. I. generally went down in defeat — but in glorious, fighting defeat that made V. M. I. spirit a synonym for sportsman- ship in the finest sense of the word. No single factor has been responsible for V. M. I. ' s present high place in the sports world. An enthusiastic and efficient coaching staff, a larger corps from which to draw material, higher entrance requirements resulting in the matriculation of older men, infinitely better facilities for handling the various sports recognized by the Athletic Association — these and other factors have contributed to the remarkable and comparatively recent growth of athletics at the Institute. In a brief sketch of this kind, football, as the sport dearest to the hearts of V. M. I. men, deserves to be considered first. As a matter of fact, the success of the football season has a great deal to do towards determining the success of the seasons that follow. If the football squad is well supplied with good material, the same material is generally available for the other teams. From the financial standpoint, football pays for itself and for the other sports as well. The season of 1919 was the forerunner of the conspicuously successful seasons that V. I I. I. football teams were to enjoy thereafter. The cadets lost to Virginia and N. C. State, but overwhelmed North Carolina University and defeated V. P. I. for the first time since 1900. Many of the veterans of this team returned for the 1920 season, and, by winning all the games of the schedule and running up 431 points to 26 for their opponents, became known and admired all over the country as the Flying Squadron. Major B. B. Clarkson, himself a former all-round star at the Institute, was the head coach of the eleven. In 1922 Bill Raftery, former head coach at Washington and Lee, was secured as backfield coach, and a well-balanced, smoothly-functioning coaching staff was created that is responsible for much of V. M. I. ' s success on the gridiron. The impetus given by victories over such teams as Pennsylvania, V irginia, North Carolina, N. C. State, and V. P. I. in one season did much towards keeping V. I. I. at the top of the football ladder. Baseball suffered for years at the Institute from the lack of a diamond (games were played on the hill, and the leftfielder could not see what was going on at the 1 . home plate), the lack of time to practice, and, generally, the lack of a pitcher. All I three obstacles were overcome by the construction of the new athletic field by loyal and energetic alumni, the co-operation of military and academic departments in the matter of time, and the matriculation of Frank Page, one of the finest college pitchers ! in the country. Under Major Clarksoii and Coach Raftery baseball immediately took L ' its rightful place at the Institute. D ' A basketball team was organized in 1908, but for years V. M. I. quints were I handicapped by having to play in the old gymnasium, with iron columns on the playing floor as a constant mental and physical hazard. Excellent teams were developed, nevertheless, and under the tutelage of Coach Spruhan V. IVi. I. won the Southern championship in 1 920. This was after the dream of a new gymnasium had materialized. Basketball, now coached by Bill Raftery, is one of the most popular sports. ] ' Track for years had only a slight foothold at V. M. I., due to the fact that there i-i were absolutely no facilities for the development of the sport. In igi6 Coach F. H. •■] ■; Gorton turned out a relay team which placed third in the Penn Relay Carnival, and ' ' ■ ' track was recognized as a major sport. After Coach Gorton resigned Major Read carried on the work of developing track athletics, at first apparently a hopeless task. ! ; ■: The construction of a cinder track made an attractive home schedule possible, how- J; I ever, and established track on a firm basis. IK The minor sports — wrestling, boxing, tennis, and gymnasium — have at one time jf or another labored under the handicap of lack of competition with other college teams. r : ' ' This has been true especially of gymnasium, the first organized sport at V. M. I. i Splendid gym teams have been developed in the past, and in all probability intercollegiate • ' ; , competition will cause gymnasium to regain the prestige that it formerly enjoyed. ! . Tennis is further handicapped by the absence of an adequate number of well-kept courts. In 1920 and 1921, under the leadership of IManager-Captain Lee, the team engaged successfully in a number of meets, but a consistent development of the sport i can hardly be expected until conditions are more favorable. ■| ' The growth of the most recently recognized minor sports, wrestling and boxing, i-j j! has been phenomenal. Until 192 1 the sports were not separated, and there was no ! ' ( coach to develop a team which might represent V. M. I. in intercollegiate competition. ; Mr. J. W. Zimmerman, of Lexington, by kindly serving as coach without remunera- tion, laid the foundation for the future development of both sports. In 1922 Coach . ; . Quinlan assumed charge of both sports, and rapidly brought them to the front. The wrestling team has been undefeated for the past two seasons, and was given Southern championship honors last year. Although many institutions in this section are not represented by boxing teams, great interest is shown in this sport at the Institute, ' and the team has performed creditably against formidable teams in the East. L ■ I ,;■.■ . fr till FOOTBALL II 1= Hammond IP it y. N(! FOOTBALL C. R. IlAMMdM) Miss Hannah Hundley Sponsor Football, 1924 Now that the 1924 season is a thing of the past, it is with increasing admiration that we look back over the schedule and note the results. Out of a series of ten games, the Flying Squad- ron romped home with six victories, one tie, and, of the three defeats suffered, only one could really be considered as such. It is, of course, use- less to remark that the Big Team was up against the stiffest programme in years. Every year ' s schedule should be harder than the one preceding it, else no progress is made. Nevertheless, in re- viewing the season, we cannot help but feel that we have finished an unusually successful year, and on this account extend hearty congratulations to the men who made it possible. Wofford College, Emory and Henry, Roa ' noke College, North Carolina State, Hampden-Sydney, and the University of Kentucky fell before the attack of the keydets. In practically all of these games, there was no doubt as to the out- come, and the flying footballers generally won by a comfortable margin. We tied V. P. I. on dr ' t Thanksgiving Day, Georgia Tech and the University of North Carolina each defeated us by three points, while the University of ' irginia walked away with two touch- downs. In thus summarizing the season it is well not to forget that at no time during any one of the entire ten games were the coaches able to muster their complete forces. Slight injuries kept several men out of the game, serious injuries deprived the team of others — so it is evident that the season was one continual fight against odds, and its culmination in a tie with V. P. I. cannot be other than successful. The prospects at the beginning of the term were ex- cellent. Ten monogram men reported to Coaches Clark- son and Rafferty on Alumni Field at the first work-out. Several from last year ' s extremely successful rat team also turned out, and, with a wealth of new material avail- able, the coaches felt that they had an even break as far as the team was concerned. Joe Hatchett, manager of the team, was active in the pursuit of his duties, and, with the ready aid of a number of assistant managers, ably conducted the other side of the work. The varsity squad consisted of the following men: Ends, Watkins, Pillow, Barkley, Fain, Yates, Boxley, J. White; tackles, Clements, Hope, Moorman; guards, Mc- Cracken, Hammond, Nugent, Glendy, Kelly; centers, Fer- guson, H. Wilson, McElroy; quarterbacks, Wintringer, Caldwell, Bellinger; halfbacks, Foster, Harmeling, W. Kellogg, Willis; fullback, W. White. There can be no doubt that these men were of the finest football material available, and the record of the season shows that assump- tion to be a fact. Throughout the entire year the work of several men was outstanding. Windy White, at fullback, had few- equals among the Southern colleges, and consistently out- punted and outgained his contemporaries. Snail Cald- well prnveci to be a stellar (luarterliack. He possessed that highly necessary combination of clear thinking and quick decisions, and, furthermore, never failed to gain whenever he carried the ball. Flash Foster, at halfback, showed his heels to many a tackier, and gained ground with ease. Hammond, captain and guard, and McCrack- en, playing the other guard position, were veritable stone walls of defense, and with Hope and Clements at tackle, had little difhculty in ripping huge holes in the enemy ' s line. Cherry Watkins was unfortunately injured early in the season, but while in the game he put up an exceed- ingly efHcient game at end. Jimmy White, a new- comer, showed a few of the veterans just how football on the wings should be played. Pillow and Barkley were also especially good on the flanks. One of the hard- est-hitting backs in the game was Frisky Harmeling — Pile-Driver would be a better nickname for this foot- ball-playin ' fool! At center Gene Ferguson played the brilliant game that has made him a mainstay of the team for four years. Injuries put him out of several games, and his place vas ably filled by Hobby Wilson, who took the heavy responsibilities of the pivot position in truly excellent fashion. The military machine of 1924 made its debut on Alumni Field in a drizzling rain. Being slightly put out by this display of perverseness on the part of Dame Nature, they waded into the fast eleven from WofFord College and spanked them to the strains of 33 to o. This occurred on September 20. Snail Caldwell made a couple of dashes for touchdowns, each being for more than fifty yards. Thus encouraged, Windy White duplicated his feat when he scored a six-pointer from the sixty-yard line. Wofford put up an excellent fight, but their efforts vere of but little avail, owing to V. M. I. ' s greater weight, experience, and speed. A week later Emory and Henry took the bit in their teeth, and invaded our home field. White, J. They struck a snag early in the day, aiul went home wiping the mud of a 39 to o defeat from their eyes. On Saturday, October 4, slightly over 10,000 people assembled on Grant Field, at Atlanta, (Jeorgia, and were fortunate enough to witness one of the football classics of the South when the Flyers lost to Georgia Tech by the very small score of 3 to o. A placement kick from the educated toe of Ivan Williams was the method used to score. This game was probably the hardest-fought con- test among the entire list of scheduled Southern events. It was a pitched battle from start to finish, and the keydets never ceased to threaten Tech ' s goal. The line was of that bed-rock type so earnestly sought after, and White and Caldwell performed with a little more than their usual ability in the backfield. Wycoff, of Tech, was the outstanding player of the game, and was a constant threat to V. M. I. ' s goal line. Both teams played flawless foot- ball, and Tech ' s timely goal from placement was plenty to win. Both goals were in continual danger, but able and fierce defense prevented any six-pointers being registered. The Big Team fought hard, and the Corps is proud of them. Back on Alumni Field on October 11 Roanoke College was easy, and the shades of night finally covered a score of 28 to o in ' . M. I. ' s favor. Thirsting for revenge to wipe out the sting of their overwhelming defeat at our hands last year, and hot on our trail, the University of ' irginia invaded Lexington on October 18, and in the most spectacular battle ever witnessed just south of the Lower Road, carried home the bacon, singing 13 to o. Although the cadet line played its usual sterling game, Virginia ' s aerial attack was superb, and was responsible for practically all their gains. A few neatly executed trick plays also added a number of yards to the total number annexed by them. The Flying Squad- ron once reached their five-yard line, but could not quite put the ball over for the count. Diffey, Ahner, and Maphis, in Virginia ' s backfield, proved an overwhelming combination, having a big time tearing off yardage, al- though the cadets spoiled their party considerably on sev- eral occasions. Clements, Hope, and McCracken starred for V. M. I., and Hammond was no whit behind them. White, Caldwell, and Foster managed to gain considerably on end runs, and off-tackle plays. Although the cadets were outplayed, they put up a terrific fight, and deserve great credit for their work. Unfortunately for North Carolina State, they were scheduled for October 25, just one week after the Squad- ron went down in defeat before the Cavaliers. They were swept completely off their feet by a whirlwind attack, Frisky Harmeling snatching one of their passes out of the ozone during the first five minutes of play, and dashing thirty-five yards for a touchdown. When the smoke of battle cleared at the end of the game, the score stood 17 to 7, with the Red, White, and ' i ' ellow on the heavy end. The game was spectacular, and the animated scene was made much more colorful than was expected by the presence of the Cadet Corps. A young man by the name of Hackley emulated an- other star of the Southern gridiron, and drop-kicked the University of North Carolina to a 3 to o victory over the cadets at Chapel Hill, on November 8. This was another stubborn encounter, and the result rested in doubt until the final whistle. The defeat was rather unlooked-for, and staggered the team for a while. Needless to say, they recovered in short order, and, visiting Lexington, Ken- tucky, one week later, took the University of the Blue Grass state into camp, 10 to 3. Mud and a slippery field made the fray slightly hazardous and uncertain, and also ruined the Wildcat ' s aerial offensive. Clements, McCracken, and Ferguson, ably supported by Hammond, provided their always excellent line work, while White and Caldwell stood out in the backfield. After President C ' liolicij e finlslied his ' I ' lianksgiving proclamation, the coliorts of ' . P. I. and V. M. I. assem- bled on Maher Field, Roanoke. X ' irginia, and vatched their respective teams battle to a scoreless tie. A few drop and placement kicks verc attempted, but, with these exceptions, the ball remained between the thirty-yard lines. Many spectacular plays were in evidence on both sides, but the teams were very evenly matched, and the game was rather slow and uninteresting — at least, from the side- lines. A noteworthy fact is tliat in this game, practically the entire cadet line played its last for the Institute. Fergu- son, McCracken, Hope, White, Pillow, Clements, and Wilson are graduating this year. All of these men pro- vided some of the best line work ever witnessed in the South, and their departure is accompanied with sincere regret. Foster and W. Kellogg, both hackfielders, are also lost by graduation, and their absence will be keenly felt. Thus endcth the reading of the season ' s story. There is nothing more to say, except that the following valiant warriors were awarded the coveted monogram: Hammond, W. ' hite, McCracken, Ferguson, Clements, Hope, Cald- well, Harmeling, H. Wilson, T. Fain, Willis, Watkins, Foster, IJarklev, arid Pillow. FooTiJALL Schedule for 1925 Wofford C ollege Lexington Emory and Henry Lexington Georgia Tech. Atlanta Roanoke College Lexington University of ' irginia .... Charlottesville North Carolina State Richmond Lynchburg College Lexington University of North Carolina . . . Richmond Universitv of Iventuckv . . Charleston, W. Va. V. P. L Roanoke Sept. 19. Sept. 26. Oct. V Oct. 10. Oct. 7- Oct. 4- Oct. 11- Nov. 7- Nov. 14- Noi- r, p li i i W ' i GEORGIA TECH GAME n } Rat Football This year marked the first time that there has ever been a Freshman team at V. M. I. Due to our entrance into the Southern Conference, however, it was neces- sary to discontinue our former rules. For the first season we were singularly suc- cessful, winning three out of five games played. The team, ably coached by Major Heflin and Wert Faulkner, did exceptionally good work. Smith was chosen cap- tain, and he showed that his several years as a prep school star had not been in vain. For a first-year team they used an unusual number of difficult plays with success. In the line the work of Ware, Smith, Mundy, Neid, O ' Berry, Thornhill, and Faulkner showed up well, while the backfield had stars in Wolfe, Farley, Gfroerer, Walker, and Winner. Rugh also showed up to good advantage in the line. The first game of the season was with the strong eleven from A. M. A., and resulted in a victory for the rat flying squadron hy a 14 to o-count. The cadet line held like a stone wall in this contest, and the opposing backs were thrown for losses time and time again. Next meeting the aggregation from S. M. A. we were again vic- torious, the score being ig to 7. Our first defeat came when, invading the territory of the strong Freshman Cavalier team, we lost to the tune of 27 to o. In spite of the one-sidedness of the score, the game was a hard-fought one, and only a much heavier team on the part of the Virginia Freshmen, coupled with a seemingly inexhaustible supply of reserves, caused us to suffer defeat. Making the longest trip ever attempted by a minor V. M. I. team, or a varsity one either, the rats next went to Jacksonville to battle the Baby Alligators. Here, in spite of the prettiest possible work on the part of the entire team, fate seemed to intervene, and we lost again, 10 to 7. Florida ' s winning touchdown came in the last few seconds of play, after we had held them 7 to 3 for the greater part of the contest. The season came to a fitting close when the rats won their final game of the year from our ancient and time-honored rivals, V. P. I. Although the Gobblets outweighed the Baby Squadron in every respect, and used countless reserves, the cadet line was impregnable. The V. P. I. backs were thrown for losses numerous times, and their passes were either grounded or recovered by the fast-moving V. M. I. backs at almost every attempt. The entire game was featured by thrilling plays, among them a 99-yard run by Thornhill for a touchdown, a 65-yard run by Gfroerer down the side lines, and the completion of several long passes from Wolf to Faulkner. All of these men are going to be strong contestants for a berth on the varsity next year, and it is with deserving confidence that we hope to see them develop into as good varsity men as they were their rat year! Good work, rats! And may your example be fol- lowed by the Freshman team of 1925! Um II BASKETBALL Ferguson Miss Edith Winston ' Sponsor Basketball, 1925 F. E. Ferguson Say what you will, there is always the reoccur- rence of miracles to prove that the teams of V. M. I. never lose the old fighting spirit that has made the term spirit synonymous with the Red, White, and Yellow. Starting the season with but two regulars to build a team on, this gear ' s basketball squad has done wonders. Bas- ketball, more than any other sport, depends upon teamwork to amount to anything. And to get this item, it is obvious that a team must play together for at least one full season. We were handicapped this year in having to make ov er a practically new team, and the results are highly to be praised. This season ' s schedule was a good one, con- sisting of ten games with recognized colleges, and a trip to the Southern Conference games in Atlanta. Gene Ferguson, as captain of this vear ' s squad, had his hands full, and much credit is due him for the excellent way in which he kept up the fight and spirit of the team. He played a stellar game at the forward position, 2+5 r! !; %vas in the Kame from first to last, and never failed to register a gondly number of the team ' s points. The first pame of the season was with the fast team from Bridgewater College, well known as spe- cialists in this sport, and always a hard bunch to licat. They won, by the very close score of 19 to 17, the game being a fast and furious one from start to finish. It was featured by excellent passing by both teams, but the guards were never asleep, spoil- ing the chances of a goal by seemingly impossible recoveries. This game was just what the team needed to get them in good form, and on the follow- ing Saturday we won from Wake Forest, 17 to 14. The entire squad showed up well in this contest, making fewer wild tosses at the basket, and regis- tering a greater percentage of points for goals at- tempted. Probably the most exciting game of the year took place on the home floor on the next scheduled date. Meeting the five from V, P. I., the Flying Quint took their measure to the tune of 30 to 29, coming from behind in the last five minutes of play to register eight points and victory. Every man on the team played as if inspired, passing was swift and sure, dribbling fast and tricky, and shots for the basket true as steel. Our winning streak continued for the next game, Lincoln Memorial falling victim to the attack of the Cadets by a 21 to 10 tallv. The contest was rather a one-sided affair, and, unfor- tunately, did not call forth the best efforts of the team. Virginia emerged the victor of the next game of the season, trouncing us, 27 to 21. This game was an excellent one, the score being nip and tuck for nearly the whole period. By a concerted effort during the last two minutes of play, the Cav- aliers amassed eight points, giving them the game by a scant six markers. We came back strong in the following contest with Carson-Newman, nosing them out with a margin of two points, the final score being 18 to 16. Defeat was again the portion of the team at Its next attempt. North Carolina was a bit too strong for us, and won, 26 to 19. However, this was a very good showing to be made against the winners of the Southern Conference title, and we are proud of the fact that we held them to so close a score. Every dog must have his day is an old and true saving, and proved itself when we met defeat at the hands of the quint from V. P. I. on their u- home floor. They made up for our winning from them in the earlier part of the season, and were on the heavy end of a 27 to 19 count. Better luck attended us on both our following games. The first was won from Hampden-Sydney, 26 to 16, in a cleanly played though rather slow game. The substitutes showed up especially good in this contest. Roanoke College was our last victim, being over- whelmingly downed to the tune of 40 to 28. It is interesting to note that this, the last home game of the season, was played without a flaw on the part of the Cadets. Taking part in the Atlanta Tournament, V. M. T. was pitted against the University of Mississippi, and lost in its initial game, 27 to 20. Due to the unusual floor, which was a raised platform, both teams experienced considerable difficulty in finding the basket, but the game was good in every other respect. The winners of this game also defeated the University of Virginia on the following day, showing there doesn ' t exist such a thing as dope in basketball. Ferguson, at forward, has already been comment- ed upon. He played a splendid game of basketball in every game, being especially good in passing and general floor work, besides a consistent point scorer. Wintringer, playing the other forward position, was one of the fightin ' est and most energetic play- ers that have ever donned the cadet colors. His skill is going to be one of the team ' s best assets next year. Snail Caldwell played brilliantly on the defen- sive, and also scored several points during the sea- son, while the remaining guard position was ably filled by Bellinger. Both of these men deserve a lot of credit for their excellent work all year. Jimmy White was always there with the goods at the center position. He passed and guard- ed well in every game, and was a sure thing on foul shots, as well as making numerous field goals. Willis and Taylor, substitute guards, showed up as the best of the men outside the regular line-up, and are almost sure members of the next vear ' s team. Windy White, center, was kept out of the game during the entire season on account of muscular in- juries. Big Team! We are proud of you, and may the team of 1926 be as deserving of praise as are you! Rat Basketball 1925 The end of this year ' s work hy the freshman basketball team looks, on paper, to be wholly against us. Out of a total of nine games played, the Baby quint emerged the victor in but two contests. However, none of those games lost were by large scores, and the future results of this vear ' s work is sure to vindicate the methods of coaching this season. The attainment of team- work, passing ability, general floor work, coolness under fire, and accuracy were the assets striven for in the rat team of 1925. In so far as we can judge, these efforts were successful, and although no great number of points were garnered by the team, it is fully expected that the results of next vear ' s season will prove the wisdom of this course. Verily, it is a poor coach who does not look to the future, but this is one mistake that those men who have the destinies of V, M. I. teams at stake are not going to make. As was to he expected, there was no really outstanding star on the rat team. Faulkner, Mondv, and Frost seem to have a slight edge on the rest, the former being especially good on goal shooting. Playing center, he gave a good exhibition of consistency throughout the season. At guard, the best playing was done by Wolfe and Mondy, the latter being slightly the better of the two. A. Fulkerson and Frost were both excellent at forward. Neuman, B. Fulkerson, and Ransone all played very good basketball, and the entire team will be strong contenders for berths on the varsity squad next season. Rats, we congratulate you, and may you each acquire the coveted monogram before the expiration of your cadetship! Results of 1925 Season Handley High 8; S. M. A 16; Woodrow Wilson High 21 ; Roanoke High 24; U. of N. C. Freshmen 27; S. M. A 27; John Marshall 32; Benedictine College 29; Richmond Boys ' Club 19; V. M. 1 17 V. M. 1 27 V. M. 1 20 V. M. 1 20 V. M. 1 20 V. M. 1 23 V. M. 1 26 V. M. 1 24 V. M. 1 17 248 BASEBALL m l Hatchett ■s - s — -!-!TnrTT — - 250 y tf J. M. Hatch ETT mmL Miss Mary Fraxces Hatchett Sponsor BaseDall Altogether the baso ' ball season of 1924 was a (ii;ajipointing one for the team. Handicapped by the loss of Page, Pack, and Harbour, the sijuad never seemed to ha e the old-time punch that usually char- acterize,; a . M. I. team. Nevertheless, with the corps behind them to tlie inA of the season, and with Joe Hatchett to drive them, our varsity fought to the last ditch. Out of the nine games played, we came out victorious in three of them, win- ning from Johns Hopkins, 16 to 6; from Alaryland, 11 to 7, and from Emory and Henry, 19 to 3. Several of our losing 251 II games were such by very narrow margins, especially those to Richmond, which went 6 to 5 against us, and to N. C. U., the final score of the latter-being 8 to 6. Much credit is due Coach Clarkson for the way in which he managed the team. In spite of the unfavorable aspect of the season, things were not so bad as they look on paper, and many of the games were full of pep and fight from beginning to end. Throughout the year Captain Hatchett played his usual stellar game at short- stop. Pillow at third and Massey at second were also stars in the diamond. Cald- well proved an able successor of Pack behind the plate, and it was due, in a large measure, to him that Nugent, White, Saunders and Cooper were able to keep the pill in the groove. The outfield was strong as ever, with Ryder, Faulkner, and Dietrich. To mention all the men who played good baseball would fill too many pages — suffice it to say that every man who donned the uniform put out the best that he had — and most of it was excellent! For the season of 1925 things look considerably more promising. Captain Hatchett was re-elected, and under his watchful and critical eye, the team should do great things. For the fourth consecutive spring, the pitching staff will be coached by the famous Al Orth. With Bill Rafferty and Blandy Clarkson to bolster up the rest and Orth to look after the hurlers, 1925 should be a banner year for the Red, White, and Yellow. The schedule for 1925 follows: 1925 Baseball Schedule April 4 — Lynchburg at Lexington. April 10 and 11 — Cornell at Lexington. April 15 — Syracuse at Lexington. April 18 — V. P. L at Lexington. April 2(T — Virginia at Charlottesville. April 22 — Roanoke at Lexington. April 25 — Virginia at Lexington. April 29 — N. C. State at Lexington. April 30 — Pending. May I — Catholic University at Washington. May 2 — U. S. L C. at Quantico. May 6 — Davidson at Lexington. May 9 — Pending. May 13 — Richmond at Lexington. May 16 — V. P. L at Blacksburg. U, ' t r i TRACK 11 li Foster .ms ima x . i sae ses- xsBss. TRACK 1 in Track j; ij Nineteen hundred and twenty-four, to the agreeable surprise of everyone, was one of the most successful seasons for track that the Institute has enjoyed for several years. Due to the loss of several premier weight men and the seeming lack of distance men, the prospects were anything but bright. However, Son Read and Cap- tain Briggs gave the candidates for positions several stiff workouts, and discovered se - eral coming track stars among those out. Participating in four major meets during the year, V. IM. I. emerged the victor in three of these contests. After losing the L. M. JoxES first meet to the University of Virginia by a 93 to 32 score, we came back strong against Maryland the very next week, winning from this strong aggregation, 65 to 61. The result of this meet caused the hopes of everyone to rise high for a continuation of victories. The annual contest with V. P. I., our traditional rivals, resulted in our defeating them to the tune of a 75 to 51 score. The final meet of the season, that with Davidson College, was a walkover for V. M. I., and we were on the big end of a 90 to 36 tally. Invading Cavalier territory late in the spring to attend the Virginia invitation games, V. M. I. was pitted against several of the largest and strongest teams in the South Atlantic division. Capturing fourth place in this meet, with a total of thirty- one points, the team closed a highly successful year, and much credit is due the untiring efforts of both Major Read, as coach, and Captain Briggs, who worked for the best interests of the team throughout the season. Prospects for the season of 1925 are much the same as they were last year. Flash Foster, who is to captain this year ' s team, is safely counted on to show fine form in the dashes. It is hoped that the injuries he received in football this year will not keep Watkins from the sport. He is always a dependable man to bring in the counters in both dashes and in the broad jump. Willis Kellogg in the low and Mui in the high hurdles, are expected to hold up this end of the game, while for the dis- tance runs the outstanding prospects are Wells, Dean, W. Gait, Campbell, A. K., and Bellinger. The pole vault has an able representative in West, and several of last year ' s Freshmen look like future good material. As yet, though, it is a matter of chance as to just who will be the selected men. Here ' s looking forward to a most successful year. Big Team ! 1925 Schedule April 4 — N. C. State at Raleigh. April II — Virginia at Lexington. April 18 — Maryland at Lexington. April 25 — Open. May 2 — V. P. I. at Blacksburg. May 8-9 — South Atlantic invitation undecided. ziS ' There ' s a lot of satisfaction in recounting, even in so short a manner as this, a resume of a season of successful endeavor in the wrestling game. This year ' s team had a tip-top record to emulate, V. M. I. having won the South Atlantic championship for the past two seasons. And, although we did not acquire that honor this year, being nosed out of it at the hands of V. P. I. by the close margin of one point, the team showed a brand of work that was most excellent, and too much credit cannot be given every member of the squad. J. B. White, captain of the team, and upholder of the laurels in the 115-pound class, came through the season without a single defeat, and always put out a splendid exhibition of fast, aggressive wrestling. J. Wise repre- sented us in the 125-pound class, and was another man to complete the year undefeated. His work was excellent throughout the entire season, and we expect even greater things from him next year. Spangler and K. Nelson divided honors in the list of 135-pounders, the former ap- pearing in the greater number of meets. Unstinted praise is the portion of both. Nelson will be back next season, and will bear watching by the wrestling teams opposed to the cadets. For the 145-pound boys, H. Baird, Rugh, and Preston were always nip and tuck, with the odds in favor of the first two. All these men are back next year, and the choice for that berth on the team is expected to be fiercelv contested. Woodberry and Edmunds divided the work in the class for 158-pounders, and the showing made by each was such as to make the prospects for next year loom up exceedingly bright. Fields was the peer among the 175-pound men, looking very good this season, and is ex- pected to develop into one of the best matmen on the squad. For the Goliaths, Kulp and J. C. Smith, Jr., were the best. Kulp wrestled in five meets, and came through with a fall each time, garnering a total of twenty-five points for the season. Good work, gang, and here ' s to the season to come! YOU can be South Atlantic champs! Let ' s go! U. of W. Va. . . . U. S. M. A University of ' irginia Duke University U. of N. C V. P. I Results 1925 V. M. I. ' . M. I. V. M. I. V. M. I. V. M. I. V. M. I. ly lym In past years the C jymnasium team has been regarded as rather a joke among the cadets. However, added impetus was given interest in this branch of athletics, the oldest at the Institute, when an unusually large number of candidates made their ap- pearance at last year ' s try-outs. Not to be outdone by the followers of the more popular forms of sport, this last year ' s team made an excellent showing, which this year. ' s team is determined to overshadow. Andy Douthat is captain of the squad, and is hard at work to arrange an interesting schedule for the season. In addition to the annual exhibitions at government inspection and finals, it is hoped that a meet can be arranged with some state college. Douthat is aiming at Virginia for this meet, to be held some- time in March or April. It is impossible to give results of these contests, as we go to press before the final scores are obtainable. We are indeed glad to see this branch of athletic endeavor ad- vancing to the front, and are looking forward to a most suc- cessful season. With such experienced men from last year ' s squad as Land, Metcalf, Spangler, J. Wise, E. Ferebee, May- field, and Anthony to draw from, it is not too much to expect this year ' s team to make quite a creditable showing. A. W. Douthat Ei ' i ¥ T 1 ;■ All hail the knights of the gloves, for, in sooth, this is a sport for manly men! Starting two years ago, in rather a desultory fashion, boxing has risen to high esteem in the ranks of the minor sports of the Institute. By hard work and conscientious effort, lovers of this form of ath- letics have at last seen the c lose of a season which, to say the least, has been successful. Jerrv Bryan was elected captain of this year ' s team, and, to make the outlook even more promising, the services of Willie Corbett were secured as coach. Thus, at the first call for candidates, about fifty men reported, and from this number the squad was selected, after a month of preliminaries. Those men who were finally selected to defend the colors of V. M. I. in the ring were so chosen only after many fast and furious try-outs, and well deserve the honor accorded them. Harden- burg and Boogher divided honors in the 115-pound class. Both of these men were fast, shifty, aggressive fighters, and are to be complimented on their boxing ability. Of the 125-pounders, Duncan was far superior, and acquitted himself with praiseworthy work. Sheffield, sturdy and clever representative of the 135-pound class, is truly an excellent mitt-man, and is highly prob- able material for intercollegiate honors. Guisen suffered two broken bones in his right hand in the first meet of the season, and it was left to Hudgins to shoulder the 145-pound standard. And let us state, here and now, that Pat handled his work to perfection! How that boy can hit! The 158-pound honors went to Jamerson, clever all-round boxer and packer of a terrific wallop in his right hand. Bryan, T75 pounds, and Kelly, heavyweight, are both hard-hitting patrons of the Marquis of Queensberry, and were always full of fight. Results. 1925 Virginia 3 ; V. M. 1 3 Catholic University . . . . 3 ; V. M. 1 4 U. of N. C I ; V. M. 1 6 U. S. M. A 7 ; V. M. I o Pennsylvania State . . . . 5 ; V. M. 1 2 a i 263 Tennis, in spite of its widespread popularit -, is not followed at the Institute bv a very large number of men. Several things account for this, among them being rela- tively poor courts, incessant bad weather, and conflict with two major sports, track and baseball. However, our teams are always good, and acquit themselves creditably. For the 1924 season, bad weather caused the meets with Colgate and Virginia to be cancelled. The team, headed by Captain Semans, practiced diligently, though, and journeyed to Blacksburg, where they met defeat at the hands of the strong V. P. I. team, losing 6 to O. Nothing daunted, they met and defeated the team from Hamp- den-Sydney to the tune of 3 to 2. Prospects for 1925 look exceedingly bright. Under the able leadership of Captain Ferebee, and with such brilliant players as Finch, Ferguson, ] Ioore, and Kellogg to build up a squad with, tennis seems well on the way to an extra-fa orable season. ; _v; ' ; Schedule for 1925.  J i ' - April 22. Randolph-Macon Lexington April 25. University of Virginia Lexington April 29. V. P. I Blacksburg May 4. LTniversity of Virginia Charlottcs ille May 6. Roanoke College Lexington (pending) May 9. Lynchburg College .... Lexington (pending) E. S. Ferebee 265 •7 ?a It is indeed fitting that the sport of polo should be taking such firm hold upon the cadets at V M. I. Introduced during the spring of 1922, it has grown to be one of the most widely popular forms of athletic endeavor as indulged in at the Institute. Although the expense attached to them has prohibited the attainment of really good polo ponies, the teams have ever grown better, and have made creditable showing against some of the strongest teams in the country in spite of their handicap. Captain Sam White, who has been the able coach for the team, greatly helped by Lieutenant Heiberg, deserves a lot of credit for the success of polo at V. M. I. Finals, 1924, saw the end of Captain White ' s stay at the Institute, but he had the satisfaction of knowing that he had started well on its way what is to be one of the most important sports here. The first game of the 1924 season resulted in a defeat for the cadets, losing to a picked team from squadron A in New York by an 8 to 3 score. These players, experts all, expressed the opinion that our team was deserving of the highest praise. The team, composed of Stokes, captain; Kellogg, M.; M ' ise, J.; Freeman, and Ferguson, F., next journeyed to Charlotte, where they divided honors with the Charlotte Riding Club, losing the first game, 11 to i, and winning the second, 8 to 2. In the tournament, held in New York in the spring, we lost our match to Harvard, ii to o. The season closed, however, more aus- piciously for V. M. I., as we defeated the strong Cornell aggregation during finals by a 11 to 7 score. Nineteen hundred and twenty-five started out badly for us, as we lost our first game early in the fall to the Charlotte Riding Club, 15 to o. Things look bright for a more successful conclusion, though, and with the team ably coached this year by Lieutenant Heiberg, under the management of Wade Bruton, and composed of Sanders, Wise, Taylor, Freeman, and Kellogg, on its toes, we are confident that the remaining games scheduled will be more favorable to V. M. I. M. K. Kellogg 267 wm fcl Monogram Club Officers M. P. Watkins , . . President W. R. White [ ' ice-President P. E. Caldwell Secretary-Treasurer Football — ■ Basketball — Wrestling — Boxitig — Hammond Ferguson White, J. B. Bryan, F. G. Watkins White, J. Spangler Hudgins Ferguson White, W. R. Fields, A. T. Duncan Clements Caldwell Wise, J. Sheffield Hope Willis Kulp Kelly Pillow Bellinger Nelson, E. K. Jamerson, O. T. Foster Wintrincer Baird Hardenburg McCracken r,. , n ■ Wilson Baseball— 1 rack— 1 emus— White, W. R. Hatchett Foster Ferebee, E. Caldwell Pillow Watkins Fain Nugent kellocg, k. n . Harmeling Massie Bryan, F. G. Douthat Willis Deitrich Diuguid Ferebee, E. Barkley Caldwell Willis White, J. White, W. R. Sanders 26g Cheer Leadei Spady Gibson HiNES Hopkins, J. R. KiRBV 269 =C«s 1} SjuQ ' fe Very few entertained any hopes of the corps taking trips to see the team in action on foreign fields this year in addition to the annual Roanoke trip. The Virginia Cavaliers were to visit Lexington, and the game with the University of Carolina was to be played at Chapel Hill, which automatically prevented our usual Armistice Day trip to Richmond. However, the Richmond Alumni Association drew up a petition reijuesting that we be allowed to come. It was almost unanimously approved by the corps, and with the endorsement of the Board of Visitors, it was soon evident that our desires were to be realized, and we were to go to Rich- mond on the twenty-fourth of October to attend the game between V. M. I. and North Caro- lina State. As the Capitol City was awakening from its slumber on the day of the game, the happy battalion, with megaphones slung across the shoulders, with red, white, and yellow ribbons, detrained at the Main Street station. Led by the Post band, it marched to the Blues Armory, and shortly after arriving there, was dismissed. The weather was ideal, and not being burdened with overcoats or having to participate in a long parade, all were eager to take advantage of every opportunity the city offered in making it a gala occasion. Every cadet was given the privilege of staying anywhere he desired, and true to cadet custom, they were soon registering at the various hotels, where once again they could feel the atmosphere of civilian life. The Jefferson Hotel was the Mecca of cadets, friends, and relatives during the morning. Through the hospitality of the management, a dance and rally was held there which put every- one into the proper spirit. Immediately after lunch the battalion was formed, and, marching to the music furnished bv the band from the Battleship New ' ork, proceeded to Mayo Island Park. Upon arriving at the football field, the companies passed in review before the governor, his staff, and General Dumont, attache of the French Embassy. After a few snappy yells, the corps filled the seats as the game commenced. Thrills galore were furnished by the spectacular playing of our own team and the wonderful showing made by the Carolina Wolfpack. The big team, led on by the incomparable cheering of the corps, soon was in the lead and finished on the big side of a 17 to 7 score. To enumerate the various entertainments the city afforded would be impossible, yet some- thing must be said of the night activities. Having won the game was enough to put the big feeling into everyone, and as the bright lights began to come on, all made it a plan to leave nothing undone during the few remaining hours. Dances were the feature attractions of the night, and Richmond, noted for its attractive girls, fully lived up to its past reputation in supplying its best. For those who did not care to dance, there were shows; many could have been found where two is company and three a crowd. No trip for a cadet would be complete without the thoughts of a long tiresome train ride back to barracks; however, this was more than atoned for by the memories of the previous day. ' , ' Once more the time came when there was just one more p;ame on the football schedule of • ]- V. M. I., and all eyes were on it, knowing that we had before us not only a great game but also ■; ■ a fine trip. The usual date, Thanksgiving Day, was this year November 22. On that day we j ' awoke, finding it real football weather, the kind we all want, although a bit cloudy for a day ! I of merriment. ;i : The corps left barracks about 8:30 a. m. and marched to East Lexington, where the train was ready and waiting. We were loaded up at once and settled ourselves for a few-hours ' ■ ' trip to Roanoke, where we would see the military football classic of the South. The conversa- tion was somewhat varied, being of the game in a goodly part, but also of such things as ' food and different ways of utilizing every minute of this exceptional day. Soon it w-as found to be eleven o ' clock and we were at our destination. Immediately we detrained, and in a few- minutes were dismissed in front of the Hotel Roanoke, free until i p. m. At the prescribed time everyone was back at the hotel, needless to say, rearing to go to that game. After numerous city blocks had passed under our feet, we marched through the gates of the park and passed in review up the field to the tune of that which we all felt, The V. M. I. Spirit. Then we were seated in the bleachers, or rather, shown a six by eight i; ' ;! section, and told that it was ours. We refused to be whooped down by such a trifle as this, rj ' 1 and solved the problem by sitting in double thick layers, so that only one company was re- ' 1 quired to stand. The colorful crowd around us was thick and every seat taken. The game started at 2:30, and from then on our eyes were on the fight and all lungs work- ing for the Big Team. The score of 0-0 will tell something of the game as a whole, while a detailed account would take up too much space here. After the game everyone was free again, and with so many things to dp ia such a short time many were the storms and many the plans made anew on the spur of the moment. ..■•,, , Of course, those who were so lucky as to have calic or relatives there had the best time; but to the others was the consolation of real food, good shows, dances, and other forms of ' merriment. By 9:00 p. m. we were again on the train, carrying away many pleasant memories of the crowded day. On the return trip spirits flowed high and everyone enjoyed the short trip. Much of this pleasure was due to a select troupe of performers and story tellers, some of whom went so far as to attempt acrobatic stunts on the cord controlling the brakes. This resulted in the stopping of the train, which seemed to be very displeasing to the trainmen. Otherwise things went very smoothly, and by midnight barracks again sheltered its charges and the day was being lived over again in pleasant dreams. 271 f fegasat s S O C I A L Vi • 11 276 I t , i? m nf ©pptttng Bnpfl .Ibovc: Miss Poixv Brintox. Bclois:: Miss Nanxie Cook i k § pansara nf ahankagiutng Above: Miss Mary Rhorer. Below: Miss Cecile Gray Johnston ' A, I of MlhmxnUv Hfnpa .IboTc: Miss Marcarrt Garrett. Brlov:: Miss Elizabeth Mullen nf tastpr Hnpa Above: Miss Mii.urf.d Mikclklal. Below: Miss Mary Wise Boxley Hop Committee R. V. Kkllogg, Picsiilent C. P. H. Wilson, Vhc-Prcsidnit D. Witt M. P. Watkins J. F. Holt, Jr. M. K. Kellogg T. Almon ' d A. K. Cami ' hell T. W. Br I TON J. W. Hope R. W. Wells Official Ckaperone Committee Mrs. W. H. Cocke. Chuiiinnn Mrs. Hunter Pendleton Mrs. Harding Polk Mrs. Francis Mai.lorn ' Mrs. Edward Steidtmanx Mrs. H. C. Ford Mrs. T. a. E. Moselev Irs. Raymond Di.xon Mrs. Ste art W. Anderson Mrs. J. A. Anderson Mrs. George A. Derbyshire Miss Nellie Giurs 3 il A H 283 5i 284 •y it The Bomb Staff lie R. W. Wells EJitor-in-Clnef A. K. Campbell hsis ant Ed ' tlor E. S. Ferebee Literary Editor R. B. Yowell 4tJiletic Editor L. J. Houston rt Editor T. V. Moore Assistant Art Editor L. E. Johnson Photographic Editor W. M. Peebles Outrage Editor C. E. Foster Associate Editor F. K. Clements Associate Editor T. M. Davis • ■ • Associate Editor O. B. Andrews Associate Editor C. E. Johnson Associate Editor J. P. Black Business Manager G. A. Marsh Assistant Business Manager H. H. Holt, Jr Advertising Manager A. L. Meisel .... Assistant Advertising Manager C. R. Freeman Treasurer J. N. Bell -Issociate i- 28s GADEfT STAFF n Tke Cadet Staff Editorial Board Joseph H. Short, Jr Editor John B. Haslam Mana jintj Editor E. S. Ferebee News Editor J. C. Anthony Issistani Editor Associates A. K. Campbell F. K. Clements M. K. Kellogg R. W. Wells H. H. Holt, Jr Sports W. I. Hurt Humorous A. W. Douthat itumni J. C. Smith Exchanges W. W. BOHANNAN Issistatit News Editor L. J. Houston III Staff Artist J. H. Crider Office Assistant J. G. EsPEY Office Assistant Assistants to the Editorial Board C. Frothingham C. Page P. W. Smith E. M. KiRBY J. W. Sheffield S. B. Sightler P. D. Troxler Business Department S. G. Nugent Business Manager J. L. White Assistant Business Manager A. J. Reilly Advertising Manager B. G. Jones Assistant A dvertising Manager T. W. Bruton Assistant A dvertising Manager L. M. Jones Circulation Manager J. C. Hanes Assistant Circulation Manager 287 The Sniper Staff m The Maxagixc. Hoaru O. B. Andrews, Jr Edilor-in-C iirf E. M. KiRBV Businrss Manat rr R. K. HiNES, Jr Mnnayin j Edilor H. F. Watsox Literary Editor C. J. Perry Id-vrrtisimj Manaijer L. J. Houston ;( Editor M. Bran ' don ' , Jr , . Circulation Manager Col. W. M. Hu.vlev . . Eaculty Jdviser S. H. Boyd A. K. Campbell A. W. DOUTHAT Literary Staff S. W. Taylor, Exc ianr e Editor J. T. Parkinson J. D. Redue W. R. Rodenberg J. E. Zendt R. B. Shelley F. H. Chambers Art Staff— T. V. Moore C. M. Mears E. W. Kreite Business Staff — S. R. Perry W. A. HopKixs S. A. Carson Advertisitifj Staff- D. A. Travis E. T. Morris W. V. Smith (jirculation Staff — S. G. Neikirk M. K. Kellogg L. H. VON Schilling fclj 289 Tke Ramblin ' Keydets ' John D. Redue Leader Redue Banjo Zendt Trombone Watson Trumpet Houston Piano Scott Trumpet Brewington Saxophone Nelson, B. E Saxophone Miller, L Saxophone Mathewson, J Bass Horn Ryder, G Traps ' -i Dramatic Club Officers Alan K. Campbell Managing Director Robert B. Yowell Business Manager Jo Pat Black stage Manar er Mrs. G. a. Derbyshir.- . . . Coach Col. T. a. E. Mosely Coach The V. M. I. Dramatic Club is an outgrowth of the old Minstrel Club, which, in the dark ages before the granting of a Christmas furlough, gave a minstrel show everv vear on Christmas Eve. About six years ago there began to be a demand for entertainment of a higher order, and, accordingly, a Dramatic Club was formed. The Club ' s first play, What Happened to Jones, was greatly liked by the Corps, and later on in the same year, The Three Hats was given. This was so popular that it was taken to Sweet Briar for a performance, and then to Staunton. In succeeding years the Club has given The Man From Mexico, The Magistrate, Sup- pressed Desires, The Man Who Married a Dumb Wife, Arms and the Man, and Helena ' s Husband. This year two plays were presented. One, The Man of Destiny, by George Bernard Shaw, is a serious play, and deals interestingly and effectively with an incident in the life of Napoleon Bonaparte. The scene is laid at an inn near Tavazzanno, Italy, where Napoleon waits impa- tiently for a lieutenant carrying important dispatches. The lieutenant arrives on foot without the papers, having been robbed by a spy. Suddenly a young and lovely woman enters and the lieutenant declares she is the man who robbed him. The rest of the play is tense situation after tense situation, culminating in a dramatic and unusual ending. Carey Frothingham played Napoleon to perfection, Robert Spillman was the genial innkeeper, Richard Hines the stupid lieutenant, and Alan Campbell, the mysterious lady. The second play, Lend Me Five Shillings, is Joe Jefferson ' s famous old farce, and w-as revived with much success by the Club. The play concerns itself with the ludicrous efforts of Mr. Golightly, a guest at the Bedford Assize Ball, to borrow five shillings in order to escort a young lady home. Robert Yowell, Alan Campbell, Kemper, Nelson, John Pendleton, Herbert Ludlow, Eugene Johnson, and Joseph Short comprised the cast, and all were uniformly good. 91 lU 293 Jacksonian Literary Society Officers G. A. Marsh PrrsUrnt E. M. KiRBY ricf-PrisiJcnl R. T. Norman ' Secretary J. R. Hopkins Scrgranl-at-.lrms ] Ii£Mni;Rs L. A. Griffith J. M. F ' arkinson E. S. Ferebee B. M. nADMUN J. B. Haslam J. C. Smith J. P. Hlack W. S. Dean J. H. SHOliT H. P. Cooper H. A. ' ISE W. C. Trapnell Y. M. C. A. Cabinet L. L. Meisel ... . Prrsi. icnl dent S. R. Perry ' ( ■f-Prcs ' u Members Bellinger, E. Bryan, A. M. Hopkins, J. R. Uruton, T. W. ■ Hope, J. W. Peityjohn, E. L. Stroud, W. E. Episcopal Cnurch Vestry Rhv. Churchill Gibsox, Rector Officers H. H. Holt, Jr Sniior ll ' arden H. H. CovixCTOX, Jr Junior It ' arJin O. T. JAMERSON Secretary and Treasurer Members R. C. Marshall R. B. Pecram IV. J. W. Walker J. L. Whlie P ' J ■;(•■; ; I ' , ' ■I ' i American Political Science Association Officers J. H. Short . President T. R. Spady Vice-Presiiirnt E. M. KiRBV Secretary J. B. James Treasurer Members First Class T. M. AlmO-vd C. R. Freeman- R. W. Keli.ogg J. C. Smith O. B. Andrews M. M. Goode Liu F. T. Spancler J. C. Anthony J. B. Haslam T. V. McCracken S. W. Taylor W. W. BOHANNON J. F. Holt H. McGill Tseng M. Brandon, Jr. H. H. Holtzman S. G. Neikirk M. P. Watkins T. W. Bruton L. J. Houston J. T. Parkinson W. R. Williams H. P. Cooper W. I. Hurt C. J. Perry H. Wilson T. M. Davis L. E. Johnson J. D. Redue D. Witt E. S. FeREBEE J. P. JUNKIN W. R. RODENEURG R. B. YOWELL M. K. IvELLOGG W. M. Sanders Second Class A. M. Bryan J. R. Hopkins W. R. Perkins S. B. Sightler P. E. Caldwell H. B. Johnson S. R. Perry C. Smith W. G. Cleveland A. H. Lipscomb M. P. Rives R. A. Stone H. T. Duncan W. G. Massey W. B. Saunders H. C. Tomec S. R. Fisher J. Matthewson W. Scott D. A. Travis R. H. Gibson T. P. Matthewson J. W. Sheffield J. S. Wise C. R. Hammond H. F. Mui R. B. Shelly W. R. White R. K. Hines 297 m American Society oi Civil Engineers Officers J. M. Hatchett . . . . President C. E. Johnson J ' ice-Prrs ' nicnt R. R. Woodward Secretary-Treasurer S. G. Nugent Scrgeant-at-Arms Members First Class Blacksher Cooper, B. P. Holt, H. H. Nelson ToxLEv Dadmun Jones, B. Peebles Bolton Derby Jones, L. M. Pillow Britton Douthat Land Reilly Bryan, F. Fields, D. L. M. McDowell Richardson Campbell Hanes Meisel Stroud Clarkson Hunter Morrison Scrof.il CInss Bell Spivey Nevin Marchant Clark, D. Powell Smith, P. W. Mears Harmeling Bohlken Troxler Pace Hayes, H. H. Cummings Williams Smith, W. W. Maxwell Hart, J. T. Carson, L. S. Watson Neale Lucas Folkes Weil McElrath Greiner 298 American Institute of Electrical Engineers Officers H. F. Watson . J. P. Black . Prrs ' uient Secretary Eringhurst, H. B. Ferguson ' , F. E. Dean-, W. S. GoonRiDGE, G. M. Hill, R. F. hudgins, r. m. Baker, W. L. bouldin, r. v. Chapman, J. H. Couch, J. O. DiuouiD, J. H. Hart, S. T. Jamison, J. S. Metcalf, L. Members First Class Lake, F. G. Taylor, B. Phillips, G. G. White, J. L. Clements, F. K. Cobb, N. M. Glazebxook, M. a. Second Class Neville, J. O. Steele, W. C. Von Shilling, L. U. Yeager, R. L. Barberie, F. M. Chable, W. J. Carson, S. A. Covington, H. H., I Hopkins, W. A. Marshall, S. W. Owen, J. C. Moo:!e, M. S. Perrin, D. B. Warwick, A. Griffith, L. S. HiNMAN, W. S. Mabie, C. p. Morris, E. T., Jr. Noble, W. R. Sutherland, J. H. Von Shilling, L. M. Taylo-v, C. W. a i3 Northern Virginia Club Officers H. H. HoLTZMAN Prcsuiinl C. Pace Vicr-Pn-siJntt H. McCaulev Secrclary-Trrasurn- Members Adams, J. T. Adams, T. T. Ballencer, C. N. Browning, A. W. Canada, C. C. Connor, C. F. Delanev, M. D. di Zereca, P. Dunn, R. A. Good, D. W. Greiner, W. W. Johnson, C. F. LocHER, J. G. Maddux, T. H. Miller, J. C. Peyton, R. C. Shepperson, C. M. Smith, R. B. Sticklev, n. C. Wade, P. K. Watson, L. W. Woodberrv, C. McD. ' ! ra :■ Xith: :rfi:.-i:j-.sa:-:i p l Florida Club Officers S- - P ' =« PrrsUn,t ' - E- I - ' A Vuc-PrcsLUnt G. R. DeSaussure Sccrelary-Treasurcr Members Allan-, C. C. W. Estes, E. S., Jr. Ansley, F. M. Gillen, M. C. King, T. F. O ' Berrv, K. Ward, G. T. M ' atson;, W. H. WlGHTMAN- E. Piedmont Club Officers W. I. Hurt Pn: G. R. Shakfer ricf-PrcsiJint J. OsBORM- . Secrclary-Trcasurcr Members J. R. Adkins C. M. TOLTON W. S. Fkazier J. C. Hanes V. S. McMann J. W. Pe.vdleto.v T. E. Ranso.me W. Steele J. W ATI ' S Witt C. Hlue J. M. Davii):o - M. M. GooDE J. B. James J. C. Miller L. B. Powell J. Steele J. R. Thomas F. Wn.EON R. B. YOWELL Georgia Club Officers M. Brandon, Jr President R. K. HiXES, jR liee-President R. B. Pecram IV Secretary-Treasurer Members Robinson, J. D. McElrath, J. Oliver Webb Smith, T. B. Shefkielo, J. W. Thomas, D. R. Moore, D. J. Marshall, F. L. Cooper, J. T. Hatcher, L. B. Jackson, M. M. Jones, P. Neville, C. G. Hopkins, J. R. Calhoun, C. L. Barnett, S. Nortk Carolina Club Officers T. W. Bruion President V. R. Perkins rice-Prcs ' uicnt R. A. Cannon Secretary-Treasurer Adams, S. B., Jr. Barham, C. D. Black, J. W. Broadhurst, J. M. Bryak, a. M. Butler, A. St. C. Cheek, A. J., Jr. Christman, L. O. CiLLEV, D. A. Fields, A. T. Fields, D. L. M. Finch, W. A. Members GiLLis, N. A. Hales, G. J. Hill, R. F. Holt, H. W. honevcltt, d. t. Huttox, R. W. loftin, j. c. Lucas, S. L. lumsden, l. n. lverlv, j. l. Marsh, G. A. Massev, W. G. Mears, C. M. Move, J. H. Move, J. R. Parker, E. V. Pollock, R. A. Pollock, S. L. Savage, B. Scott, W. Smith, T. K. Stewart, C. R. Stroud, ' . E. Summerell, W. M. Williams, R. ■i Alabama Club Officers R. W. Wells Presidrnt W. C. Steelr lice-Prfsident B. G. Dean Secretary Allen-, J. S. Blacksher, D. W. Brown, C. P. Builder, J. L. Clements Dean, W. S. DUNLAP, S. C. Forsyth, A. R. CJreen, T. G. Haslam, J. B. Members Holland, O. L. huxford, b. h. Johnson, L. E. Morrow, H. Nabers, F. E. Parker, J. Lake Perry, C. T. Pettus, C. M. Phillips, W. C. Quarles, G. P. Reilly, a. J. Shelley, R. B. SiGHTLER, S. B. Smith, J. C. Steele, W. C. Thomas, E. P. Thompson, W. N. Wells, R. W. Wheeler, G. M. White, J. B. ' 00D, W. Mississippi-Tennessee Club Officers O. B. Anorews PresiJfnt L. Metcalf ... rice-Prcsidi-til H. L. Bairi) Cccrelary-Tn-asiirer ] IE rBERS Ambrose, W. L. Enoch, J. L. Carson ' , L. S. Gfroerer, O. W. Edmondson, F. T. Hall, J. S. James, W. K. LiPSCO.ME, G. Love, W. S. Short, J. H. Webster, H. M. Chable, W. J. 306 ,ttmmaiBm m im msim Roanoke Club Officers A. B. BoxLEV PrcsiJcnl J. H. DiUGUiD Vice-President L. r. Preston Secretary-Treasurer ffl ] Ieaibers Spangler Dl ' dlev, C. D. Crockett, F. C. Hart, G. L. Day, G. W. Kulp, H. K. Moorman, C. W. Chapmak, J. H. Douthat, a. W. Ferguson, F. E. Hart, J. P. mon ' tcomerv, t. e. Morris, E. T. Strother, W. H. Watktns, M. p. Tidewater Club Officers M. S. Moore President H. H. CoviNCTOX, Jr Vici ' -Prcsident O. V. Ses£Oms, Jr Treasurer Members Allen-, F. L. Feilr, A. T. Ketner, R. in:Z. Rexn-, W. L. Baker, W. L. Frothin ' gham, C. Land, A. L. Read, W. A. Barksdale, E. Fulkerson, a. Long, H. T. Rives, M. P. Baum, V. L. Fulkerson, B. Ludlow, H. M. Rubin, M. Bell, J. N. Griffith, A. VV. Marchakt, G. S. Simpson, J. P. Black, W. E. Griffith, W. F. R. Marchant, J. Q. Sheilds, G. H. BoHLKEN, W. D. Griffin, W. S. Marshall, R. S. Spadv, T. R. Brittincham, O. J. Haljtead, W. J. Miller, J. S. Taylor, S. V. Brittingham, T. a. Hanger, G. D. Neale, W. T. Tarrall, M. T. Brothers, R. E. Harrington, F. B. Nash, C. A. Thornhill, L. C. Butt, J. F. Hart, S. T. Neuman, R. ' 0N Schilling, L. H. Byrd, J. W. HiGciNS, D. M. Nichols, J. H. Von Schilling, L. M. Gumming, H. Hill, C. W. Ould, W. H. Weaver, V. G. Dadmun, B. M. Holland, J. N. Parker, J. L. West, J. C. Davis, J. W. Holt, H. H. Parrish, James Weiss, A. M. Davis, W. L. Holt, S. W. Parson, A. M. White, H. P. Derring, E. H. Hope, J. W. Perrin, D. B. Wills, A. R. Edmonds, L. W. Hudgins, R. M. Pierce, G. W. Winner, F. B. Ferebee, E. S. Jones, C. W. Pitts, C. D. Wilson, C. P. H. Ferebee, J. S. Kearney, R. A. Porter, G. P. Woodward, R. R. 308 Lyncnbur Club Officers T. McD. Almond President B. M. Gardner Vice-President J. W. OuLD Secretary-Treasurer Members Faulkner, C. E. Gregory, H. H. Franklin, S. H. Harris, S. H. GoouwiN, E. H. MacNamara, M. Robertson, J. M. RUCKER, S. B. Seav, J. D. Walker, G. B. Watts, T. A. Louisiana Club Officers J. P. Black Presiii A. H. Weil Vkf-Presuirtit A. Castli; Secretary-Tri-asnrcr Members Barklev, N. B. Fullilove, S. C. Cleveland, W. G. Fullilove, T. P. DiETZ, C. G. Lake, F. G. Ogilvie, R. J-, Jk- Peyton-, F. W. Walford, R. M. youngblood, h. m. YOUNGBLOOD, W. C, Jr. Soutkwest Virginia Club Officers J- L- White President W. R. White J ' iee-President GlESEN Seerctary-Treasurer Members Baker Jqnes, J. N. Caldwell . McCall Carson, S. A. Morris, J. Fain Neikirk FUGATE RoEY Fulton-, R. K. Sanders Glendy Sergent Harmeling White, B. C. Williamson-, S. L. Il Tke Washington Club Officers W. R. RODENBERC President W. F. Thvson Vke-Pres ' uient O. T. Jamekson ' Secrclary-Treasiirer M UMBERS i:ovu, S. II. Huff, G. W. Chambers, F. H. Lynch, C. A. FORSVTHE, A. D. Marshall, R. C. Frazier, W. S. McIver, A. Galt, H. T. Morgan, W. , Jr. Garrett, R. W. ' Nelson, B. E. Hart, G. L. Nelson ' , E. K. Haves, H. H. Norman, R. T. Hinman, W. S. Watson, H. F. Wise. H. A. 1.1 r Texas Club Officizrs C. R. Freeman- Prt-siAcnl C. W. Taylor I ' icr-I ' rniJntt S. A. Woodward • . . . Sccrrtary-Ticasurcr Atwell, H. Blaylock, L. O. Brinchurst, H. B. Candler Clark, D. W. Combs, D. Comer, E. B. Dabney, C. W. Davis, T. M. Delaky, J. J. Fisher, S. R. Memhers Molt, J. F. Johnson-, H. 13. Kelly, L. D. Kilbourne, C. Lyles, E. H. Marshall, S. W. Mastersox, T. W. Mavfield, J- H. McCracken, T. V. McGehee, D. C. MiNTER, W. D. Montague, L. L. Moore, T. V. Poole Rawlins, B. Ray Smiley, J. W. Smith, C. Stone, R. A. TORRANS, W. T. VOWELL, F. C. Wagnon , J. S. West, J. D. Yeacer, R. L. Ricnmond Club Officers D. Witt P. W. Smith .... B. n. Mooring Anthonv, J. C. GOODRIDGE, G. M. Hopkins, W. A. Parkinson, J. T. FOLKES, J. G. L.AME, D. A. M.at:if, v£OS ' , T. P Smith, V. V. Bensdorf, H. Cooke, S. Endicott, B. E. Hardenberc, V. JORG, S. W. Mills, B. Spracher, p. Members Ryder, G. W. KORST, J. M. Fri.v, a. G. Farley, J. D. Marshall RuEGER, L., Jr. McDowell, A. H. Campbell, A. K. Glazebrook, M. A. Hammond, C. Meisel, a. L. Richardson, A. S. Johnson, N. H. Mathewson, J. Noble PiisiJnU . . . . t ' iir-Prcsiiinit Sccrriary-Trrasurcr Spivey Booth Davis, F. B. Garrett, W. P. Heindl, F. W. Lewis, W. W. Ryland, E. Woodward, E. E. hoskins, w. b. HOBBS, W. E. Mondy, J. S. Miller, L. Redwood, E. S., Jr. Carter, R. V. Johnson )M t Tl m ri- M 6 n y West Virginia Club Officers B. Taylor PresLlrnl ent J. A. Wn.i,i3 . le-Pres d Trap;:i;ll . . . . Secretary Members BOULDIX, R. W. Davis, E. S. KiRBV Barkus, F. SuTHERLAXn Hancock Barberie KUMP Whetzell Baxkhead Berry, T. G. Fox Spillman Downey ' Farmer, A. C. Williams, S. Ragland, T. R. Smith, J. C. EDMON ' nSON-, J. K. Shucker, G. RUCKER, E. T G. iii The University of Rockbridge Baths 11 Members Soiiors BOXLEV Spadv McDowell HUDGINS Freeman Wilson Robinson Liu Holt, J. F. Brinchurst Sprangler McGiLL Lake GOORRIDGE Smith, C. Scott McCracken Hope Cromwell Thyson Perkins Link Hill Juniors Williams Bryan, A. Matiiewson, T. P. Massey Keith James, J. B. Duncan Mears Mathewson, J Lee James, V. K Hopkins, L. Sof ' lioinorcs M. Baker Fuller Weaver Ward Mui Rigsoee Miller, NL Freslunen T. Browning Terry Peyton Morton Jones Arr wELL Oar Tolley King Miller, J. C. Jr. Joiienninc Weiss A. M. A. Club Officers T. McD. Almon-d President W. Noble Vice-President J. T. Adams Secretary-Treasurer Members Berrv, T. G., Jr. Rhudy Bryan, A. M. Bowman ' , C. P. Canada, C. C. Clemexts, F. K. Epps, R. Carxan, C. W. Johnson-, C. B. Hatchett, J. M. Fields, D. L. M. Kellogg, R. W. Nabors, F. E. Montgomery, T. E. Nugent, S. G. Nelson, E. K., Jr. Pillow, J. E. Peden, W. W. Smith, T. K. Sanders, V. M. Webster, H. M. Watson, L. W. TTs, t. a. 11 Yankee Club Officers C. E. Foster Prrsidrnt C. Mabie Vice-President T. Klein ' Secretary-Treasurer - . Members Allen-, W. H. Brittok, C. V. Carson, W. S. Cordrav, D. P. Decker, M. B. Deitrich, A. W. Dial, A. Earle, R. A. Griffith, L. S. Jamison, J, S. Mathay ' , H. Miller, M. T. Nelson, S. Resch, R. Thompson, R. T. Wicker, W. ,.- ' Warino, M. Wise, H. Zendt, J. E. 318 dy S. V. A. Club Officers C. R. Hammond Preside J. T. Parkinson ' , Jr. . . . . . rice-Prisuiint M. McCaulev Secretary E. M. Yates Treasurer Members Griffith, W. F. R. Hope, J. W. Holt, H. H. Hudgins, R. M. Marshall, R. C. McGiLL, H. Spadv, T. R. Von Shilling, L. M. II II w South Carolina Club Officers L. A. Griffhii PresiJi-nl B. T. Maxwell J ' icc-Pri-sident Members Burroughs, J. C. JOYNER, E. N. ROBBINS, E. F. SCHOOLFIELD, H. O. 1 1 1 ■ 1 1 1925 Ferguson, F. E. Gibson, R. H. Glexdy, R. E. McCracken, T. W. Spadv, T. R. 1926 Perry, C. J. Bell, J. N. Calhoun, C. L. Carson-, S. A. Covington, H. H., Jr Falv, J. M. Lamb, D. A. KiRBV, E. M iif O. R. P. Officers C. E. Foster PnsidenI R. W. Wells J ' ur-President J. A. Willis Secrriary-Trrasurcr Members First Class Brown, C. P. Glendv, R. E. Marsh, G. A. Davidson, J. Granger, R. L. Moore, T. V. Feild, T. a. Griffith, A. L. Pitts, C. D. Galt, H. Hope, J. W. Zendt, J. E. Henderson, A. D. Seconal Class Adkins, J. R. Deitrich, A. W. Thomas, D. R. Barkley, N. B. Frothincham, C. Ware C. N. Barnett, S. C. McMann, W. S. White, J. B. Lost DiiriiK a Reaction Link, H. Rosanoff, B. P. Shaffer, G. R. 322 Missouri Club Officers R. W. Keli.ogg PresidenI M. K. Kellogg Fke-Prcsidnit C. E. Mitchell Secretary-Treasurer Members R. S. Mitchell M. O. McNay Frost a. eoogher F. E. Smith R. Neuman p. p. Club Colors: Blonde and Brunette Yfll: Duck, Here Comes Red Molto: The winners lauj h and tell risque jokes; the losers they cry deal Club Room: The Hot Corner Acr Waffle Davis King Oby Andrews Bluffer HoOLV Holtzmav Sucker Zev Hunter Sliaver Jimmie Junkin Big Pot Pou Granger Full House Sam Nugent Flush Jack Reilly Mhmbers Queen Pop Dadmun Jack Alex Marsh Ante Pinky Wells Bumper Craig Smith Pair o ' Queens H. Cooper Little Pot Dora Pitts Deuce o ' Clubs Bug Griffith Joker Bo Clements Ti The Brother Bol s Club Members Weinberg Nugent Tlie Bitj Bol Obv Andrews The Little Bol HooLEV HoLTZMAN The Marxian Archy Campbell The Slanderer JiMMiE Parkinson The Poet Boleate Mother Hubbard Douthat The Cynic ' Ted Zendt The Nihilist Pinkie Wells The Anarchist Jan Redue The Agnostic Dumbo Clements The Assassin Brother Ben Black The Shyster Cohen Reillv The Sinn Feiner Jimmie White The Socialist Cootie Holt The I. IF. IF. Peter Hope The Communist Slump Glendv The Bearer of the Red Flag Bear Moore The Radical Peter McDowell The Incendiary Heinie Cooper The Iconoclast Craig Smith The Soap-Box Orator •I ¥:.  n above: cavalry troop below: guard mount on the hill 326 7 r 2c:5: ?eJ:73 5S£; .-«3C- 5SL miaggaiafe: BEAUTY ,1] Mi MISS MARGARET ETHEL WELLS Sponsor of ilic Bomb 328 ■laaBT — — - ' ■ ' •Ti ' aw yr i -tf i i— zs ■£ ,-)iiigjs.f:;,iJ:i:J ,i. ' -r.:si-jillirJ! ' i i ' 336 t I jlr6.6? The Voice Jf ' ith the Smile Wins An optimist is a man who works a cross-word puzzle in ink.  « A pleasant surprise might be defined as getting Miss Graham ' s on the first trial. Does Polly belong to Jack? No, but I think he has an interest in her. To tke Devil (In hopes that he ' s a good fellow after all) When it ' s too late for repentance, And I ' ve come up for my sentence. Won ' t you send me to the very hottest spot that you can find, Make me wield a red-hot poker. Even make me be a stoker Of your well known furnaces, and I assure you I shan ' t mind. For the sins that I ' ve committed, For the virtues I ' ve omitted, Send me down to roast forever on the coals when I may die. You may flog and you may flay me. If you only will repay me. By letting me alone and never, never asking Why? There is one thing I remember That sure made me want to cry ; ' Twas an entry in the Guard Book : Absent O.C.M.X.I. Of all sad words of tongue or lip. Right sad are these, Another zip. But worse by far, it seems to me. Are Letter follows, S. C. C. But worst of all, you must admit, Are these four, Won ' t you please remit? rfJ l!J J M § 5 Kate; A shoulder strap is an important f; little article. Isn ' t it? Placate: Tes. It ' s the only thing that keeps an attraction from becoming a s -=-3atlon. i The good die young. The rest live on and get tours. If there ' s one thing that I know of Puts the whole world out of joint. It ' s a speech that starts out, Gentlemen, When I was at West Point — Mil. Sc i-B Demonstration of Use of Field Desk A ' t tN ulr wfifi Baltimore By a Keydet Who Has Never Seen It Distortion (A play in one act, wherein strong men meet face to face out of doors, with guns in their hands, and bare their souls to each other.) Act I — Scene I. Road to Fairfield on Saturday afternoon. Two First Classmen trudge along side by side, with some 250 other men of various classes. The faces of all denote deep disapproval. 1st First Classman: I ' m tired as hell. and First Classman: Yea. 1st First Classman: First Classmen ought not to have to walk tours. 2nd First Classman: Yea. 1st First Classman: Served confinements when we were rats. and First Classman: Yea — laid in hay. 1st First Classman: Ought not to walk tours — not dignified. and First Classman: Yea, not dignified. 1st First Classman: Ought to serve confinements — ought to be more privileges for First Class. and First Classman : Yea. 1st First Classman: Ought to get furloughs — ought to be able to wear cits sometimes — ought not to have to go to all formations. and First Classman: Yea — ought not to have to go to any formations. 1st First Classman: Damn right. Three years is enough military — ought not to have come back this year — ought not to have had to come back this last year. and First Classman : ' ea — too much military — not necessary — could learn it all reading — could leani it all reading in my spare time. Ought to take a cor- respondence course — ought to make V. M. I. a cor- respondence school. 1st First Classman: Yea — damn right. (As the curtain falls, the same body of men are trudging along the same road in the same futile manner. They wear the same air of disapproving nonchalance ; the main actors have acquired, however, a somewhat judicial mien.) t jtrdifi? fUR rWN Llmanac Famous .VENTS JANUARY 1 1925 — New Year ' s Day — just as In former years. 1949 — Man states that he did not have a bie Christ- mas. 1322 — Steve Brodie eats first uys- I ' ' FEBRUARY 3 1947— Peggy Hopkins Joyce fe ' eI: ratGS golden wed- ding. bed -239 MARCH 28 lie invented- manufacturers commit suicide. -Cadet goes to bath- house and only 89 fel- low cadets facetiously expr urpr ceeds APRIL 1 1801- -Shady born. 1981- -First class held at which heard to mak 1989- -Cadet out fo refers r track other than pathn en. MAY 15 1864- -Nc ■ Market b 1i)2.1- -Am iversary i Mai ket bat tle. 1931- -Tcf is caught hut denies i nier itly. JUNE 17 1748 — Wink graduates. 1925 — 120 men released from prison. 1952 — Hop is held at which only 341 girls comment on the decorations and the crowded condition JULY 11 1908 — Man originates ques- tion. ■•Well, is it hot enough for you? 1901 — DeMille produces first society drama — 829 society women take the veil. 2082 — Red makes record of 52 haystacks pitched in -, one day. AUGUST 21 ily 028 pe rsons ma e stateme It, I do) now what the vou opie are com I ig w-a-days. an at sum mer cho LUght studying— -SUl arily dlsm issed SEPTEMBER 10 -First openings — Query, Did you have a good uttered 2,- picture pro- n which man o desk drawer i to find loaded OCTOBER 18 5 — Paul Revere flees from wife and accidentally becomes hero. 6 — Offense discovered in regulations with pen- alty of only 5 tours — mistake immediately rectified. 8 — Buzz gives sumptuous banquet to Liberal NOVEMBER 11 1492— Baby Peggy born. 1S)25 — Holiday. No duty, but Rev., B.R.C., P.I., D.R. C, Spec. Form.. S.R.C., O.D.N. I.. O.G.N.I., O.C. N.I., C.Q,, O.C.M.N.I. 2421 — S. B. actually carrief out threat. 1S12- 1925- DECEMBER 25 Cluistmas Day vN, tJ t l ulre). ? Shivering il«lieo+ely. he ioj+i ij1«i fnarrtu The x £ nd ' f«H ' qofta,ind, t,,ia | Movie of a Keydet Getting to Rev. on Time Cadet Pep s Diary (We accept the apologies of Samuel Pepys) January 13. Up at six in the morning, as usuale, my temper sore- ly vexed at so early a rising. Verily, it is scarce the hour when decent folk to bed. Breakfasted on salty hamme, tepide coffee, and doughie biscuits. Thence to the office of the Com- mandant in order to answer a report for turning the head in the ranks. His ire did rise mightily, and his shouts shook the chamber. However, my temper re- mained, and I indulged in none of the cutting remarks which sprang to my mind. Indeede, the sweetness of my disposition at such times oft surprises me. In view of this encounter it will not surprise me if I be con- fined to the barracks for two months and receive a goodly allotment of penalty tours to boot. To classe, where I vow I did fail most miserably, as was my due after a night spent in reading The Plas- tic Age, a goodly book, and one which I can never read too often. The instructor did remark cuttingly on my ignorance, and caused much mirth, in which 1 tried, without success, to join. In truth, the wit of teachers at times fills me with boredom. At noone to dinner, where I did munch jack and bread hungrily, and discourse joyfully of the coming Finales. To afternoon class, after changing my gowne to field dike in order to read intelligently in the library. Here did enjoy two hours of good repose, and did thereby run a most foul late to parade. Parade over, repaired again to my chamber to re- place my field dike in preparation for a penalty tour, of which I seem of late to have become a very devotee. Our leader, poor wretch, did make desperate attempts to look sinister and worldly by squinting his eyes, which hurt naught and did amuse greatly th? large mob assembled. To supper and thence to my chamber after my most refreshing walk of the afternoon. A determina- tion to study diligently availing naught. I repaired to my cot with but faint hope for the untimely death of the bugler — and so to sleep. t l! j|;rd.fi?i In Ye Goode Olde Days By Ye .Iniient Alumnus i I jlr6wfi? Fasnion Notes WHAT THE RIGHT DRESSED MAN WILL WF:AR liy Beau Morse (Don ' t ever let Finchley tell you he designed these) The Fatigue or Lounge Suit For everyday usage, the fatiguing suit is coming into u se by those who wish to be considered well dressed. As can be noticed, it contains none of the lui- comfortable lines of the conventional box back clothing, but instead has the free and easy comfort of the straight jacket. Collars will be worn low enough for the occu- pant to peep over them and loose enough to turn the head a quarter of an inch in either direction. No Arrow Collar man should be without one. The ma- terial most favored is a mouse colored fibrous con- crete. For summer wear, white trou- sers may be combined with this jacket. Top Coats Now here is something new in the way of over garments. Again the loose fitting comfort of the prevailing mode predominates. The long vent causes this garment to wrap around the legs in such a manner as to pro- duce the required collegiate effect. With one of these top coats, the wear- er will have no difficulty in acquiring the stumbling, shuffling, alcoholic stagger so necessary to social success in this age of Volstead. In fact, he will probably experience much diffi- culty in trying to walk at all. The Walking Habit Ihnc the Hard Pressed M. Look En Tour The walking habit has sprung into such prominence during the last few years (nearly all of us have it now) that it cannot be excluded from an article such as this. Really there is nothing like the walking habit for a jolly ten-mile stroll through the country with the beautiful summer sun shining down, and the beautiful Tarvia asphalt bubbling up. The modish cut of this Parissienne creation accentuates the grace of the figure, aids the nonchalant languor of the position of attention, and at the same time gives freedom to the limbs in all movements. The shirt is of the same material as winter underwear, except in Shin hy Steele Breeches hy Young Tours by Polk color, in that it is grey instead of red. An opportimity is afforded for the use of rare taste in the selection of cravats to be worn with this costume. The trousers are tight enough to disclose some seductive curves in the lines of the calves. A walking stick, preferably by Springfield or Rock Island, is recommended to top off this natty attire. He.ad Wear And now we come to this essential but usually over- looked, or underlooked if the wearer is taller than we are, attire. One must not neglect this phase. Perhaps the most important type of headwear is the cap. It is worn with the top coat, everyday fatiguing suit and, at times, the tuxedo. The cap, as one can easily see, is round and re- sembles those worn by bellhops, so if the wearer becomes financially embar- rassed he has simply to enter a hotel, reverse his headgear and wait for the departing guest to do the rest. An- other good feature of the cap is the vizor, which comes so far down over the eyes that it is almost necessary for the wearer to look straight up into the sky in order to see from under it. This gives him a very martial appear- ance and assures him a good view of passing airplanes. Next comes the hat, which will be worn this season in the familiar Pike ' s Peak or Forty-Niner crush. AVhen worn with the walking habit it will often foil people into believing the wearer an excellent horseman, which impression, however, can be easily ob- viated by turning the brim down. And for formal affairs we still have the topper. This type of headwear is above all others in one re- spect — its height. Worn only with the tuxedo, it makes up for its initial cost by its great utility. In- verted, it can be used for a water bucket, while the projection from the top is detachable and may be used for the purpose of putting polish on shoes or as a powder puff during the hops. JViU t l utre).6? Pinkie: Sam, Sam, awake! Sam: I can ' t. P.: Why not? S. : I am. Teacher: V illie, give me a sentence using ' fal- setto ' . Willie: The old lady puts in her falsetto teeth in the morning and takes them out at night. 1? ■s. A young ma lilind date aft ing a pint of :n kept a er drink- wood al- i 5 ' r ' W J The Impossible Woman I used to think it possible. Some women could be true ; But that was in the happy past. Before I met with you. And tho ' you played me for a fool, I learned a thing or two ; Just how impossible it is For women to be true. Coming Events Cast Their Shadows Before Modern, What? A KE ' DET asked a maiden, Whose lips were very red, For just one sweet platonic kiss. And this is what she said : I cannot give you what you ask, For it ' s not being done, But you can take it — I won ' t struj And you needn ' t stop at — Famous Sayings of Famous Men Don ' t you men aggregate around these new ca- dets. Slow down in front. Waal, some do and some don ' t. Ije boo. Redue takes the break. The Girl That I Know You To Be When I think of the gift of your wonderful love, And the girl that I know you to be. It makes me to wonder, so unworthy I feel, Why God was so good to me. But, man-like, to take it and squander its joys, God give me the strength to withstand ; Far better to lose you and know you were safe In the arms of a worthier man. t o Qjtre v6f Inte rmission Darling, I love your tossing curls. Golden or red, as the styles require, And adore the crimson painted lips That speak unthout words of the mad desire That lights your eyes icith the burning light Of the first hot sparks of a kindling fire. And I love the flush on your tinted cheeks. And your eyebroics ' finely pencilled boiv. And your yielding body within my arms, That tells me Yes, though your voice says ' But I realize, though I ' m not so wise. That the gift you give to me, Perhaps is not the priceless gift That I wish that it might be. And so I ' ll seek ' til I find the girl Jf ' ho doesn ' t drink and u ' ho doesn ' t pet. And who ' ll keep my hands tvhere they belong; Some day I will — but not just yet. No. ' t jlr6. r I H ' §A Honor; To see the doc tor ' s wife. His: Oh. the apple is to keep the doctor ...,. ., ' irr P Did you see Dante ' s Inferno? No, I heard it was a helluva pic- ture. An alumnus is a person who makes such a loud noise giving an old yell that he can ' t hear an appeal for money. There is a little girl I know, Reminds me of a traffic cop. ' Cause first she gives the sign to go. And then she gives the sign to stop. There ' s just one thing, says Keydet Dubb, That really causes me a rubb, That question is, ' Why is a subb? ' Polly (looking in at Dutch Inn) : My, I can taste that supper right now. Cootie: That ' s fine. We can stand right here while you eat just all you want. ' 25 : Lucille certainly is getting old. ' 26: Why, man, she only numbers sixteen summers all told. ' 25 : ' eah, with about fifteen not told at all. w Mag ' s like a football team, isn ' t she? A heavy line, I suppose. Yeah, with a fast back feel. Js You Think Your Picture Will Look in the Bomb ' That man has an alcoholic stag- As It Really Looks ger. Bill: Elsie smokes incessantly, doesn ' t she? Bored: Well, she ought to, she ' s hot enough. ' ' A wooden leg, no doubt. Pollyanna: Thank God, I ' ve just found a kernel of corn in this bottle of rye. Polly: Why thank God? Pollyanna: Well, it might have been a splinter. Oh, take the cash and let the cred- it go, remarked the poetic burglar as his assistant picked up the bonds. The height of precaution is the O. D. who heard the world was coming to an end and started studying his fire orders. Sweet Briar: Let ' s go down to the refectory. Sweet Boy: Never mind. We already washed my hands. Bored One: Your arms remind me of a Greek God ' s. Bashful One: You mean they ' re strong and round ? Bored One: es, and not a damn bit o ' use to any- one. Baby needs new z shoes, chortled the quarterback, as he made a pass. 3  rr, i t I uIp6.6? Keydetiket A Collection of Bad Breaks Here is one of those trying situa- tions that always result from ex- cesses of any kind. Eggs are not really bad form in themselves — this one has just been carried a bit too far. Algy has just received a picture of a very sweet little girl in Baltimore, and is proudly displaying it on his wardrobe. His division inspector, moreover, has not received a pic- ture, although he has really tried very hard to get one. Somehow we feel sure that the inspector is going to invite Algy for a nice, long stroll through the country next Saturday so they can see all the pretty flowers and just talk lots and lots about Hortense. He is even making a note of it so as to be sure not to forget it. In view of such thoughtfulness, it does seem as though Algy might look a bit more appreciative. This is not really a bad break — just a little slip, yet it is apparently causing Consuelo a good deal of em- barrassment. If we could read her thoughts, they would probably be something like this, Why the hell couldn ' t it have been me — and I ' ve got my new orchid ones on and ev- erything. Wilfred has just appeared in Lex- ington after nightfall in — we hate to whisper it — a business suit! Not even a tuxedo gentleman ! Really, this is carrying the tendency toward informality a bit too far. No won- der he runs from the officer who is so kindly following him to inform him of his blunder. It ' s the little things that count. Percy has just opened his flask with- out taking out the cork. See how mortified his friends look, and how even the attention of passersby is at- tracted. We feel, though, that Per- cy has learned his lesson and that he will not repeat the offense — not for a year at any rate. cv y.vyA ' A- THIS BOOK PRINTED BY BENSON LARGEST COLLEGE ANNUAL PUBLISHERS IN THE WORLD HIGHEST QUAUTY WORKMANSHIP SUPERIOR EXTENSIVE SERVICE ENSOrJ ' PRINTING CO J NASHVLLlEv COLLEGE ANNUAL HEADQUARTERS 3 EVERYBODY GOES TO McCRUM S THE CADET KNOWS GOOD THINGS TO EAT You Can ' t Fool Him on the Quality. 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INCORPORATED 52 Vanderbilt Avenue New York, N. Y. ROANOKE CANDY CO INCORPORATED WHOLESALE Candy, Tobacco and Fountain Supplies ROANOKE, VIRGINIA f Z f NEW and LYRIC THEATRES DIRECTION I. WEINBERG SPECIAL CADET MATINEE SATURDAYS II QUINN-MARSHALL COMPANY Importers ana Distributors DRY GOODS NOTIONS AND GENTS ' FURNISHINGS LYNCHBURG. VIRGINIA THE PHOENIX HOTEL CO. LEXINGTON, KY. Courteously Solicits the Pat- ronage of V. M. I. Men When in Lexington, Kentucky In the Bluegrass Country) Every Department Complete JOHN L. CRAMER Manager MANUFACTURERS OF SHIRTS AND PAJAMAS Military Academies ana Schools JULIUS SIMON INCORPORATED NEW YORK CITY PATTON ' S CLOTHIER AND MEN ' S FURNISHER HOME OF HART SCHAFFNER MARX AND KUPPENHEIMER CLOTHES MANHATTEN SHIRTS AND JOHNSON AND MURPHY SHOES Cadets ' Patronage Solicited Lexington, Virginia Service Since 1 840 Baltimore Steam Packet Co, (Old Bay Line) Between Baltimore and Nor- folk, Old Point Comfort and Portsmouth A ' elp Sleamers STATE OF MARYLAND and STATE OF VIRGINIA The Oldest Line TTie Newest Boats The Best Service Tke Ckesapeake ' Okio Ry. SAFETY AND SERVICE The Best Route West USE THE C. 0. Between Lexington and Norfolk T. H. GuRNEY, General Passenger Agent RICHMOND, VA. h ROANOKE GLASS COMPANY INCORPORATED Jobbers and Wholesale Dealers in 1 . GLASS, SASH, DOORS 1 J) CONSTRUCTION I Manufacturers of Mirrors and Bevel Plates } ROANOKE, VIRGINIA P. O. Box 1094 Telephone 3671 Telephone 194 WHEN YOU WANT COBBS A GOOD MEAL PRESSING SHOP Opposite Postoffice GO TO LEXINGTON CLEANING PRESSING and REPAIRING RESTAURANT Caters Especially to the Cadet Patronage Call Us When You Want Your Citizen Clothes Put in Shape Clean, Prompt and Courteous Phone Calls Given Special .u LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA Attention ESTABLISHED 1847 RIDABOCK CO. 149-151 West Thirty-sixth Street New York, N. Y. Sam Browne Belts Field Equipments Sabres and West Pomi Shakos Sabre Knots Webbing Dress Belts Caps Leather. Canvas and Plates Spiral Wool Puttees Scabbards Cartridge Boxes Cadet Uniforms Chevrons Overcoat; Plumes Capes Imported Crimson Khaki Uniforms Silk Sashes Service Hats West Point Swords The best Cadet Uniforms in tSe country made by us. V. M. I. Capes and Paleto ' s our specialty. Can furnish anything and everything used by a Cadet. FISHBURNE MILITARY SCHOOL In the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia Established 1879 Highly Endorsed by V. M. I. Member of the Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States. Accredited member of the Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools of the Southern Slates. Junior Unit of the Reserve Officers ' Training Corps. Experienced Faculty, Small Classes, Personal Supervision. COL. M. H. HUDGINS, Principal WAYNESBORO, VA. MURPHY s HOTEL Virginia ' s Largest and Best Known Hostelry Headquarters for College Men Eighth and Broad Streets RICHMOND, VA. II ai ' i . ' !,....:ii;i THE HOTEL RICHMOND Opposite the Capitol W. E. HoCKETT, Manager Coiner Grace and Capilol Virginia Bridge and Iron Co. Designers Manufacturers ■ ' Erectors j i uildings Steel Briages Etc Roanoke Birmingham Memphis New Orleans Atlanta Dallas Los Angeles WEINBERGS MUSIC SHOP VICTOR COLUMBIA AND EDISON Agents DISTRIBUTORS OF V. M. I. SPIRIT ALMA MATER II Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia College Hemlquarkrs for Years. The House hp the SiJe of the Road Modern Rooms $1.50 to $4.00 — Europe.an Plan W. A. D-4MER0N, Lessee SHOES Made of Qualitv Leather Over lasts and patterns that are designed to fit the feet, and by capable American shoemakers. Tell the Reason IVh]) Corhin- Made Shoes Always Salisf; CORBIN FRANKLIN SHOE CO. Factories: Marlboro and Webster. Mass. Main Office: Boston, Mass. LET JACKSON Do Your Work JACKSON S BARBER SHOP Opposite the New Theater THE VIRGINIA WESTERN POWER CO. Which Is Cotn osea of Home Folk Is Doing Much to Develop the Large Community Which It Serves f i By Building Super-Power Plants and Extending Its High Tension Trans- mission Lines. It Is Also Offering a Safe Investment in Its 7 PER CENT PREFERRED STOCK RISE AND SHINE Familiar Words to Service Men 5 iine With WHITTEMORE ' S SHOE POLISHES They Pass All Inspections Specify Whittemore ' s S. H. FRANKLIN LYNCHBURG, VA, CLOTHIERS SINCE 1884 Drop in When You Are in the Hill City Run by an Old Keydet 923 MAIN STREET THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY ACADEMY WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA A Military ScKool for Boys PREPARES FOR V. 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A modern school with a country location in the famous Shenandoah Val- ley of Virginia. Endorsed by the Virginia Military Institute and other Uni- versi ' .ies. Army cfficers detailed by the War Department. Junior R. O. T. C. $300,000.00 plant with absolute fireproof barracks. All modern im- provements. Splendid athletic field. Three hundred acres. Cadet Band of 24 pieces. Able Faculty of college men. Small classes and individual in- struction. Supervised athletics. Rifle range and target practice under per- sonal supervision. Enrollment limited to 275. Boys from 22 states and 4 foreign countries last year. Fifty-ninth session begins September 23. Rates $650.0 0. FOR CATALOGUE, ADDRESS Col. Thos. J. Roller or Maj. Chas. S. Roller, Jr., Principals FORT DEFIANCE, VIRGINIA P. S.: We prepare every year a large number of boys for the Virginia Military Institute. ESTABLISHED 1618 imir :tritleraen ' 5 urnisl in 6x10601, MADISON AVENUE COR. FORTY-FOURTH STREET NEW YORK Complete School and College Outfits Officers ' Uniforms Price List on Request BOSTON PALM BEACH NEWPORT LITTLE BUILDING P L A Z A B U I L D I N G AUDRAIN BUILDING Tbemont cor. BofLSTON Count? Road 220 Bellevue Avenuc WM. H. HORSTMANN CO. PHILADELPHIA. PA. New York: 440 Fourth Ave., Corner Thirtieth Annapolis: 74 Maryland Avenue VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE W. H. COCKE, Superintendent EIGHTY-SIXTH YEAR One of the Few Institut ions, K Not the Only One in the United States, Combining the Rigid Mili- tary System of the United States Military Academy With Colle- giate and Technical Courses of Instruction LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA Ankle- Clin ln Hosiery Appeals to Men and Women alike. A price for every purse, a fit for every foot, a color and shade for every occasion. Your dealer has them, ask him. RICHMOND HOSIERY MILLS CHATTANOOGA, TENN. Fraternity Pins, Rings Favors, Invitations and Tropnies of All Kinds LET US BE YOUR JEWELERS All Mail Orders Receive Our Prompt Attention Hale ' s Gift Skop Jefvelers and Silversmiths Established 1656 GREENVILLE, S. C. J. ED. DEAVER AND SONS Clothiers and Furnishers Agents for Fashion Park and Michael Sterns Co. Clothes and Tuxedos TO Order Friend to V. M. I. Cadets Main Street, Lexington, Va. Telephone 25 J i • --- -7 .-. --rr-3g5J ?-? m ■ ■iiffitffffililiffiMIiffilfiffMiiif ESTABLISHED 18 88 Photographers m n Equipped With Many Years Experience For Making Photographs of All Sorts Desirable For Illustrating College Annuals. Best Obtainable Artists, Workmanship, And The Capacity For Prompt And Unequalled Service DIXIE KRAFT A VIRGINIA-MADE PRODUCT OF HIGHEST QUALITY WORLD BLOTTING THE BEST ABSORBENT ON EARTH The AlDemarle Paper Manufacturing Co. (Makers) RICHMOND, VIRGINIA THE CADET ' S CHOICE BEST SODAS, DRUGS AND STATIONERY Agents Whitman s Famous Candies CAMPUS PACKAGE. V. M. I. COLORS AND SEAL GORRELL DRUG COMPANY INCORPORATED School Catalogues and Illustrations Leather Dance Favors and Covers Dance Programs and Invitations Fraternity and Class Stationery rtKe CKas. H. Elliott Co. The Largest College Engraving House in the World Commencement Invitations Class Day Programs Class Pins and Rings Seventeenth Street and Lehigh Avenue PHILADELPHIA Wedding Invitations Calling Cards, Menus Fraternity and Class Inserts for Annuals THE V. M. I. PRESSING SHOP Second Floor Laundry Building EBERLING, Proprietor COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND HAMRIC AND SMITH LEXINGTON, VA. Watchmakers Engravers 1 V. M. I. Favors Seal Jewelry Special Die Work Full Line of Military Watches i i ■ ' n • si! u H : I ' he V. M. I. POST EXCHANGE ASK PETE, HE KNOWS .! STOP AT McCOY S FOR ALL GOOD THINGS TO EAT Candies, Fruits and All Kinds of Canned Goods Our Specialty. We Have an Up-to-Date Store and Would Be Glad to Serve You. 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