Virginia Military Institute - Bomb Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 386 of the 1927 volume:

iffr. ss % • wpaK «c B ,fwr  P K% ■ ' , ,  4 %l 1 |PL ■ • 1 1 ■• t,, ' T ' y T— ,,«,: ' - — -— — s -? § ; Published by the CLASS OF NINETEEN HUNDRED AND TIVENTY-SEyEN H. St. G. T. Carmichael, Jr. Editor-in-Chiff - A € fiOREWORD OUR desire in producing this volume has been, in the main, two-fold. Primarily, to present an accurate record of activities at the Institute dur- ing the year; and secondarily, to portray in some meas- ure those traditions which are so undeniably a part of the very life of V. M. I. In basing the art work on the period of the Confed- eracy we feel that we are touching the source of our proudest traditions — the passing years bring new glory, but never will the names Stonewall Jackson or New Market be dimmed or forgotten. Then at the brief command of Lee, Moved out that matchless infantry, H ' ith Pickett leading grandly down, To storm dread heights of Destiny — — and thirteen of the fifteen regiments that participated in this hopelessly courageous and desperate charge were led by V. M. I. men. With the passing of the years traditions such as these have ever been kept in the heart of the Corps; the spirit has remained fundamentally unchanged, but, at the same time, has materially broadened and deep- ened in the never-ending fight for a Greater V. M. I. The Staff realizes that its efforts must, of necessity, fall short of its ideals, but it is our sincere hope that our readers, pardoning our offenses and weighing our merits, may say at the end that lye have kept the faith. Contents i:-v, THE INSTITUTE CLASSES MILITARY ATHLETICS ACTIVITIES SOCIAL BEAUTY ' sn rt4 ffii.«A3 -s-: - iVkiarstiB . 2:21286 Dedication to Major Harding Polk 11 hoiii ICC (iilinirc as a soltlicr and respect tis II man; ivhosc efforts iluriny the past four years have been unceasing toivanl the realization of the Greater J ' . M. I., This the forty-third volume of THE BOMB is respectfully dedicated by the Class of Nineteen Hundred and Tiventy-seven ■m - •: BT ■K (. ' - ■ : ' ill ' His EX ' CELLENCV, Harrv Flood Bvrd GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA Com mander-in-Chief Board of Visitors Captain Montcomerv B. Corse Lexington, Va. Mr. Harrv H. Holt Hampton, Va. Coi.ONEi. Joseph Button Richmond, Va. Mr. Rov W. Sexton Wytheville, Va. Mr. Robert W. Massie Lynchburg, Va. Mr. Thomas R. Keith Fairfax, Va. Mr. W. VV. Boxlev Roanolce, Va. Mr. a. F. Rvland Richmond, Va. Mr. Edwin S. Reid Amherst, Va. E. -Officio Members of Bo.ard General W. W. Sale Hon. FLarris . wt .Idjutant-Geni-ral of riTtjinia Suprnntcndent of Public Instruilion W ' , TKe Greater V. M. I. In 1839 the Corps (if Cailtts of the Virginia Military Institute numbered thirty-two and it plant consisted of two hiiildinns. In 1937, there were 650 cadets and twelve buildinK , not in- cluding the score of ofHcers ' houses. Progress, though slow, was steady until the la-t ten years which have seen more rapid additions. In this last period Jackson Memorial llall, Scoii-Shipp Hall, the Alumni Field and Stadium, the Francis H. Smith (north) wing of barracks and Alumni Hall, and the new gymnasium, Ninety-Four Hall, all have been built. The Institute has continued to maintain and advance its well-founded military reputation. It is nationally recognized as being the finest military school in the United States, West Point alone excepted. The thoroughness of its military training has always been the pride of V. . I. I., and the introduction of the R. O. T. C. with its attendant army ofhcers and valuable ci|uipment has contributed greatly to the broadening of this phase of work. V. M. I. ' s greatest strides of late years have probably been in the academic field. The prac- tice of admitting applicants with less than fifteen entrance units has been stopped. Complete recognition of the Institute ' s collegiate rating has followed the abolition of this handicap. The section system of instruction with daily recitation has continued to prove its efHcacy, and the four courses are constantly being extended and improved. C5raduates are now accepted in all post- graduate schools. In few places, if any, do intercollegiate athletics receive heartier support. Although sports are not allowed to interfere materially with prescribed duties, every assistance is rendered to overcome the drawbacks of short time for practice and the comparatively small number of men available. To the stranger the material progress of V. M. I. must seem slow when compared with that of many of the endowed colleges. This is true because, being under state supervision, the tinancial problem has always been a difficult one. But the true worth of an institution is iletermined by the men it turns out, not by its money, buildings, or enrollment. Unfulfilled hopes arid plans are man . What has been done i- mostly due to the unfailing support of a most loyal body of alunuii, and they will deserve credit for accomplishments of the future. m. S ' V. M. I. in Time of War VJ HE MEXICAN WAR, which broke out four years after the graduation of the first M C N class from the Virginia Military Institute, witnessed the baptism by fire under actual L J warfare of the V. M. I. cadet. Only fifty-nine graduates had left her walls, yet twenty-five of her sons rushed to arms — nine of whom served in the regular army and sixteen in the volunteers. In this war, as in that of 1898 with Spain, there were more V. M. I. men than the combined representatives of all other military institutions — U. S. M. A. excepted. THE CIVIL WAR began with r,902 living ex-cadets. Of this number 1,789, or ninety-four per cent, served in the Confederate Army, and fifteen in the Federal forces. One hundred and six did not bear arms because of physical disability or vocational exemption. Seven days after the outbreak of the war the Corps of Cadets, under command of Major (later Stonewall ) Jackson, marched for Richmond to instruct and drill recruits. About 20,000 volunteers were trained during the war by V. M. I. cadets. The Cadet Corps was repeatedly called into active service, and in one action, at New Market, Va., won lasting fame by capturing a battery by frontal attack and by assisting in the defeat of superior Federal forces. In that battle the corps of 279 young men lost fifty-seven — twenty per cent — in killed and wounded. When peace again reigned in the land, all that was mortal of 249 former V. M. I. cadets rested on the altar of the cause they believed just. The Institute was in ruins; all that remained of the magnificent school was one small building — and its matchless spirit. As a Phoenix from its ashes it rose and developed to render its priceless service to the country three decades, and again a half a century, later. THE WORLD WAR saw an institution, which, since its foundation in 1839, had graduated but 2,466 men (1,036 in the preceding thirty years), many of them long since dead, to give over two thousand fully trained men to the armed forces alone. Included in the number were five general officers and 233 field officers of the army, sixty-four naval officers, and many who held commissions in the marine corps. At the declaration of war the corps mustered 406 cadets. Many of those men of the upper classes exchanged the grey for olive drab at once, and the others rendered services of the most practical kind by training hundreds of civilians and students. On every front V. M. I. men gave to the nation the result of that unique training instilled into them under the eye of Stonewall Jackson, who stands in bronze amid the guns of the old Cadet Battery as he stood on the day he received his immortal sobriquet, and whose memory shall always perpetuate the Spirit of V . M. I. Many larger institutions gave more men — none gave more trained men. wm THE LIMIT GATES THE P I R.l D E GROUND AND GUARD TREE I I R C I I I M O I R S 1 C II t: R D E .1 n .1RR.4CKS FROM THE PARADE GROUND Mk A N ARCH If AY OF J A C K S X M E r O R I A L HALL TACTICAL OFFICERS ' MESS THE H OSPI T . L SUNKEN G. RDEN AND S V P E R I N r E N D E N T ' S HOUSE ii III I II I 1 1 1 ill XMMJif JVJ J , . I 1 I 11 ■..Jikttrf ■ I II 11 1 II BARRACKS AXII JACKSOX MEMORIAL HALL . ' ' ' S ' y 111 r u ' ' J ' fi General Cocke William H. Cocke was horn at City Point, N ' irginia, September 12, 1S74. He received !iis primary education there, but, at the age of 14 years, went away to high school in Staunton whence he entered the Institute in August, 1890. General Cocke graduated as first stand man and first Jackson-Hope medalist in the Class of 1894, continuing his military life for three years as Com- mandant, Kemper Military Academy, Booneville, Missouri. Upon resigning that office he studied law for a year at Washington University, St. Louis, but his course was brought to a close by the outbreak of the Spanish-American War, during which he held a commission as first lieutenant, 4th Missouri ' olunteers. With the termination of the war General Cocke received his discharge and took up the practice of law in St. Louis, later becoming President and General Manager of the St. Louis (Michigan) Chemical Company. Continually developing a closer connection with the chemical industry, he organized the Commercial Acid Company, known as the Southern Acid and Sulphur Company after 1918, and took up the duties of president and general manager, at which he attained noteworthy success. At the entrance of the United States into the World War, General Cocke was a major in the Missouri National Guard, 35th Division; he was sent overseas in 1918, resuming his business in St. Louis, Missouri, upon discharge. The Board of Visitors elected General — then Major — Cocke superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute in 1924; he as- sumed the duties of that office and has continued as superintendent for the past three years. COl WILLIAM CMmi COL.C.A, OCRBVSMIRE M)HWISTRAr jy STAFF m MJ . ' Maj ' r General Edward West Nichols B.S., C.E., LL.D. Superinlendent Emeritus Lecturer on Pure and .1 pplied Matlicmatics Ciraduatcd from V. M. I. as cadet lieutenant and fourth distinguished graduate of Class of 1878. Assistant instructor in mathematics, ' 78- ' 8r, pursuing parallel course in law at W. L. and U. Va. Summer school. Practiced law at Norfolk, ' 8i- ' 82. Professor of Engineering at V. M. I., ' 82- ' 90, and Professor of Mathematics, ' 90-07. Author of Nichols ' Analytic Geometry and Nichols ' Differential and Integral Calcu- lus. Associated with New York Central Rail- road since 1903, also associate in International Railway Congress. Member of Virginia Geo- logical Society and of Society for Promotion of Engineering Education. Formerly President of National Association of Military Colleges; mem- ber of Committee of College Presidents and of State Geological Commission. Chairman, Vir- ginia Council of Defense during World War; awarded certificate by the Government in recog- nition of services during period of S. A. T. C, Superintendent of V. M. I., 1907-1924. Resigned 1924; Superintendent Emeritus and Lecturer on Pure and Applied Mathematics since that time. Col. Hunter Pendleton M.A., Ph.D. Professor of Chemistry Born at Frederick Hall, Louisa County, ' ir- ginia, January 22, 1858. Student, Aspen Hall Academy, Louisa County, ' 82- ' 85. Student, Uni- versity of Virginia, receiving M.A. degree in ' 81. Post-graduate student in Chemistry, I ' ni- versity of Virginia, ' 82- ' 83. University of Got- tingen, Germany, ' 83- ' 86; receiving degree of Ph.D. Instructor, Tuft ' s College, Boston, ' 87- ' 88. Professor of Natural Science, Bethany College. West V irginia, ' 89- ' 90. Since 1890, Professor of Chemistry, V. M. I. .. Cor,. l ' uAN(i.s Mai.i.oky CI ' .. ■ ■„ ,.,,,«„ . ' „., Knni, .AiiKiiM IS, i« ' .S. (.i.i(lii;itcil I rniii Xnr- folk AckIcmiv, ' S(,. (h-.hI.kiIiiI I nirii ' . M. I. in ' 89 with ( ' . IC. (IcHtrc, taking M-rorul slaiul in lii . class, ( ' (iinmandanl of Cadets anil l ' rr lCssiir nl Mathematics, Fishlmrne Mililar . caileni , ' S ' ,- ' 91. Post .Adjin.nil and . ssislanl l ' r..lcss..i ol Mathematics, ' . M. I., ' 9i- ' 94. Sludcnl nl Physics, Mathematics, and . ' stronoin , jolin . Hopkins University, ' 94- ' 97. Adjnnci I ' rnlessiir of Physics and Astionomv, ' . M. I., ' i)7- ' ) ). Since iS99. Pidfesscn- of Plivsics, ' . M. I. Col.. H!;xR Clinton Ford B.S., Ph.D. Profissor oj History Born, Oeceniher 12, 1867. Student. ' . P. I.. Blackslnirg, Virginia, ' 84- ' 85. Entered V. M. I., graduating with degree of B.S. and rank ot Cadet .Adjutant. .-Assistant Professor of Modern Languages anil Tactics, ' . M. I., ' Sg- ' go. Com- mandant of Cadets. Wentworth Military .Acad- emy, ' 90- ' 93. Student Cniversity of ' irginia, 93 95i receiving degree of Ph.D. in ' 99. Colonel and Chief of Engineers on Staff of Governor of Virginia, ' 98- ' o2. Adjunct Professor of Latin and English, ' . NL L, ' 99- ' o2. Commandant of Cadets, ■o2- ' o+. Head of Departinents of Latin. English, and llistory, until 1910. when, with the expansion of the Institute. English was made a separate department, and until 1919. when the Oepartnient of Latin was formed. Since 1919. Head of the Department of History. Member of the State Board of Education. ' n- ' .:5. ffl _ _ «£ter i 5 The Bomb 1927 Col. Charles Wyatt Watts C.E. Professor of Mathematics Student, Norfolk Academy, ' 86- ' 88. Graduated fr om ' . M. I. with rank of Cadet Lieutenant, ' 93. Instructor, Danville Military Academy, ' 93- ' 96. Assistant Professor of Mathematics, V. M. I., ' 96- ' 99, and promoted to Adjunct Professor of Mathematics in ' 99. Lieutenant-Colonel and As- sociate Professor of Mathematics, ' oS- ' og. Since 1909, Colonel and Professor of Mathematics, V. M. L Col. WiLLiAi r IVI. Hunley A.B. Professor of Economics and Political Science Received A.B. degree from Johns Hopkins Uni- versity, ' 04. Post-Graduate student, Johns Hop- kins University, ' o6- ' o8. Assistant Editor and Reporter for the Philadclpliia Public Ledger, the H ' aslnngton Post, and the Baltimore Sun, ' o8- ' io. Assistant Professor of Political Science, I ' niver- sity of Virginia, ' io- ' i4. Advisory Editor of the Virginia Journal of Education, Secretary of the University Commission on Southern Race Ques- tions, and the first Executive Secretary of the Vir- ginia Council of Defense, ' i7- ' i9. Since 1914, Professor of Economics and Political Science, V. M. L 3N- Coi.. Thomas A. K. Mosi.i.i.v A.li., I ' ll. I). I ' nijissor of I-iiin i arul S ' iiiiis i Born, Aiifjust 27, 1886. Received A.li. leKrc-e from JdIiiis Hopkins University, ' 07, anil I ' ll, I), degree from same university, ' 15. Instructor in Modern Languages, Princeton University, ' ii- ' if). Professor of Romance Languages, Washington and Jefferson College, ' i6- ' i9. Since September, 1919, Professor of Romance Languages, V. M. I. Col,. RoRHRT B. P(). Gt_ E B.S. I ' rofissor of DiS(r ' tplivc Giomtlry and Drawing Horn in Rockbridge County, Virginia, Decem- ber 6, 1881. Graduated from V. M. . with fourth stand, 1900. Employed by the American Telephone Telegraph Company, and then by the Pennsylvania Railroad, ' 01-02. Commandant of Cadets, Chamberlain-Hunt Academy. ' 02-03. Assistant Professor of Physics, V. N!. L. ' o+. Adjunct Professor in the Department of Draw- ing, ' o8- ' i3. With t ulf i- Ship Island Railway, ' o3- ' o4.. In charge of V. M. I. Summer School. ' oS- ' i2. Associate Professor of Engineering. ' 13- ' 20. Since 1920, Colonel and Professor of De- scriptive Geometry, and Drawing, V. M. I. if ' tj ' Col. Harding Polk Major, Cavalry, U. S. A. Commandant of Cadets Entered ' . M. I., ' 03, and resigned two ears later to accept an appointment to the V. S. M. A. from which he graduated, ' 10. Served in the Philippine Campaigns of ' 12 and ' 13. Went into Mexico in ' 16 with the Punitive Expedition, and saw service on the border until the United States entered the ' orld War, at which time he was sent to Fort Benjamin Harrison as an in- structor in the citizens ' training camps. His sub- sequent World War service included detail as Assistant Chief of Staff of the Fifth, Seventeenth, and Nin ety-Second Divisions, and he served with the Fifth, and Ninety-Second Divisions in France. Stationed at Fort Leavenworth from termination of the war until ordered to V. M. I.. 1933. Since then he has served as Professor of Military Science and Tactics, and as Command- ant of Cadets, V. M. I. Colonel Georgi: A. DERB ■SHIRE Lieut., r. S. A.. Retired Exnullvc Offic-r Graduated from V. NL . in 1SS9 with rank of Cadet First Captain. Tactical oHicer, ' . M. L, ' 99- ' oi. Served as lieutenant with Porto Rico regiment, ' 98, being transferred later to regu- lar army with which he served in Porto Rico and the Philippines. Retired in ' 04. With engi- neering department of New York Central Rail- road, ' o5- ' i5. Post .Adjutant and instructor in mathematics, ' . M. I., ' 15- ' ! 7. Recalled to active service in 1917 and assigned to duty as Professor of Military Science and Tactics and Commandant of Cadets, V. M. L, for period of the war. He has been Executive Officer since 1919. - t ()l.. R.WAIDNI) E. DlXDN M.A. I ' rojissor of linijlhli in,l l.iliinliirf Attended Ripmi College, ' ui- ' o-j, ,iui Inive sity of Wisconsin, ' oy- ' o ). Attended suininer m sions, University of Wisconsin, ' oy, ' 12, ' 20, ' ; University of Illinois, ' 14- ' ! 6. AM. decree fn Wisconsin, ' 09, and M.A. decree, ' 13. I ' n ' ij- ' ifi. Instructor of Rhetoric, University of II nois. Assistant Cashier of State Hank, Haiti Wisconsin, ' i6- ' i9. From Feliniary to June, ' 1 acting Head of English Department, ' . M. Associate Professor of luiRlish and Ilistor , M. 1., ' 2o- ' 2i. Since Septenilier, i ;2i, l ' rol s of English and Literature, V. M. I. Col. Edward STi:iDr. LW M.A., Ph.D. I ' rnfissor nf Miitiraloi y and Cototjy AM., M.A., Ph.D. from I ' niversity of Wiscon- sin. Assistant Professor of Geology, University of Wisconsin, ' i2- ' 22. Assistant Geologist. Wis- consin Geological Survey, 07 and 12. Geolo- gist, U. S. Geological Survey, iS- ' ig. Geologist for various interests in Minnesota, Michigan, Georgia, Idaho, and Alaska. Author of reports and papers on geological subjects. Member of the Geological Society of America; member of the American Society and of the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences and Arts. .Appointed Pro- fessor of Mineralogy and Geology. V. M. I., 1923. ' Col. Stewart W. Anderson M.S. Professor of Electrical Engineering Graduated from V. M. I., 1908. Command- ant, Charlotte Hill Military Academy. Electrical Engineer, U. S. Navy Department. , ' ssistant Professor, V. M. I., ' i4- ' i7. Commissioned Sec- ond Lieutenant of Engineers, U. S. A., June, ' 17; promoted to First Lieutenant in August, ' 17; and to Captain in August, ' 18. Served in France with the Three Hundred and Seventh Engineers, taking part in the St. Mihiel and Argonne offensives. Resigned commission, ' 19, and became Adjunct Professor of Electrical En- gineering. Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering, ' 20. Since 1925, Colonel and Professor of Electrical Engineering. Col. James A. Anderson C.E. Professor of Civil Engineering First distinguished graduate with B.S. degree. Class of 13, . M. L Instructor at Shenandoah Valley Academy, ' i3- ' i4. Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering, V. M. L, ' i4- ' i6. Degree of Civil Engineer, Cornell University, ' 17. Captain, Quartermaster Corps, Va. National Guard, ' 17. Assistant Quartermaster, Thirtieth Division, V . S. A., ' i7- ' i8. Saw service in France and Bel- gium. Assistant to Operations Officer, First Army Headquarters, with rank of Major, ' i8- ' i9. Assist- ant to Administration Officer, Headquarters, Sev- enth Corps, with rank of Lieutenant-Colonel, ' 19. Major and Adjunct Professor of Civil Engineer- ing, V. M. L, ' i9- ' 2o. Lieutenant-Colonel and Associate Professor of Civil Engineering, ' 20- ' 25. Since 1925, Colonel and Professor of Civil En- gineering. Coi.. I?. Davis Ma (, H.S. Born at Shenandoah, Pa c County, Virginia, 1884. Third distinKuished graduate, V. M. I., Class of ' 09. InstrucKir, Kishhiirne Military Academy, ' og- ' io. Assistant Professor of Kn i- neerinK, teaching hranchcs of hit her mathe- matics, V. M. I., ' io- ' i7. Adjunct Professor of Mathematics, ' -j-zo. Lieutenant-Colonel and Associate Professor of Mathematics, ' zo- ' z . Colo- nel since 1925. Col. George L. Barton ' M.A., Ph.D. Professor of Latin Phi Beta Kappa, Raven, Bachelor and Master of .-Xrts, University of Virginia. Instructor in Latin, I ' niversity of Virginia. I9i2- ' i6. Instruc- tor in Latin. V. NL I., 1917-19. Major and .■ djunct Professor of Latin and French. V. M. I., 1919. Degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Univer- sity of Virginia, 1920. Since 191 9, Secretary and Treasurer, V. M. I. .Athletic .Association. Since 1 92s, Lieutenant-Colonel, and Professor of Latin, V. Nl. I. Col. Robert Lee Bates LL.B., M.A., Ph.D. Professor of Psyclioloijy and Philosophy Bom at Middleway, West Virginia, 1886. De- gree of Bachelor of Laws, West Va. University, 1912. Graduate of Military Department, West ' a. I ' niversity, 1912. Degree of Bachelor of . ' rts, West ' a. University, 1916. Student, Johns Hopkins I ' niversity. High School Principal until 1918. First Lieutenant, Psychology Department, U. S. Army. Supervisor of Class Room Instruc- tion, General Hospital No. 2. Degree of Master of Arts, Johns Hopkins University, 1920. Re- search x ssistant. Psychology Department, Johns Hopkins University, 1920-21. Lt. Col. Saml i;l M. Milxer, Jr. B.S., M.. . .Issodate Professor of Modern Lanijuaijes Graduated as Cadet Lieutenant at V. M. L, Class of 1911; received Jackson Hope Medal at Graduation. Assistant Professor, V. M. L, 191 1- 14. Graduate Student, University of Wisconsin, 1914-16. First Fort Meyer Training Camp, 1917- Commissioned First Lieutenant of Field Artillery, and serve with the Three Hundred and Four- teenth Field Artillery at Camp Lee. Ordered overseas as Billeting Officer, March i, 191 8. He served in that capacity until July, 1919. Ad- junct Professor V. M. L, 1919. In 1920, pro- moted to rank of Lt. Colonel, and . ssociate Pro- fessor. Lt. Cor,. I5i:NjA, n 1 ' ' . Ckovvson li.S. hsocialc I ' niji-ssiir ij h.tiiitisli Graduate of V. M. I., Class iil 1910; I ' rtsi lerit of his Class, and Cadet Adji]l:nit. CiiiniiiaTidant of Millersburg Military Academy, Kentucky. For four years. Assistant Professor V. M. I. (Srad- uate Student, V. M. I. Special Student, I ' ni- vcrsity of Pennsylvania. Superintendent, Char- lotte Hall School, Maryland. Since 1920, Asso- ciate Professor of English, V. M. I. LiEUT-CoL. Mlrr.w Edwards B.S., M.A. CJraduate 1907, second Jackson-Hope. Com- mandant Rugby .Academy of New Orleans for one year. Returned to V. M. I. as tactical officer, 1 90S. Went to Europe, 1909, for travel and :.tud ' ; appointed by Carnegie Foundation a« Exchaiige Teacher in Realgymnasiiim of Ham- burg. Germany. Post Adjutant and Assistant in German, ' ii- ' i3. Assistant in Department of German, Wisconsin University, ' i+- ' i5; received M. A. degree in German Literature. Wisconsin University. Returned to Institute and was Grad- uate Manager of Athletics, ' i6- ' iS. Commanded Provisional Battalion of W. : L. University, being sent to France in ' iS. Returned from France and entered business in St. Louis, Mo.. ' i9- ' ;5. being a member of Board of School Directors of St. Louis. Returned to the Institute in 1925 as Pro- fessor of German with the rank of Lieutenant- Colonel . Maj. Hexlev p. Bdvkix B.S. .IJjuiul Professor of MatJwmatics and Dravjuifi Born at Siiniiyside, Southhampton County, Va., 1891. Matriculated at V. M. I., 1909. Grad- uated at V. M. I., 1912, vith B.S. degree. Assist- ant Professor of Mathematics and Dra ving, V. M. I., i9i2- ' 2o. Second Lieutenant, U. S. Army; Assigned to V. M. I. Student ' s Army Training Corps, 1918. Major and Adjunct Pro- fessor of Mathematics and Drawing V. M. I , 1920-27. :4 Maj. Sterling M. Heflin B.S. .Adjunct Professor of Pliysics Distinguished Graduate of V. M. I., Class of 1916, receiving Cincinnati Medal on Graduation. Assistant Commandant, Instructor in Mathe- matics, and Athletic Coach at Bingham Military, Asheville, N. C, I9i6- ' i7. Commissioned Captain of Infantry from First Fort Mever Training Camp. Instructor at Second Fort Meyer Train- ing Camp. Promoted to Major of Infantry. Transferred to Central Infantry O. T. S.. Camp McArthur, Texas. Appointed Adjunct, C. I. O. T. S. Resigned from Army, December, 191 8. Assistant Professor of Physics, V. M. I., Second Term, Session 1918-19. Oil business in Te.xas, i9i9- ' 20 Adjunct Professor of Physics V. M. I., since 1920. r s 5? M j. 1Ii:k WDo M. Ri i) A.li. .IJjiiii,! I ' lojissor ,j lli.tory „rid Eiu luli licirii :it |):illaN Ic-xjs, Icl.iiiii West ' IVxas Mililary Aciilcim Koiirth (listinnuislH-d kI ' KIikiIc, CI V. M. I. Instructor at ICrncrsDii Inslitiilc, W ' iTiHtoii, D. C, Scptemlic-r to Novcinher, i Assistant Professor of Knulish, V. M. I., 191 6 Rejected at OIHcer ' s I ' rainiiiK School on acc( of defective vision. Waived exemption, was accepted in the service, Septeinher 4, 1 First Sgt. Twenty-fourth (later p ' ourth) ( pany, One Ilinidred and Kifty-l ' ifth Pepot gade. Camp Lee, Virginia, vSeptcmlier to Dec her, 1918. Upon discharge from the service, snmed duties at V. M. I. Since July i, i Major and Adjunct Professor of English Historv. , 1 «V7. 9o8- ' i2. 1 91 6, ash- 9ir,. - ' iS. Dunt and 918. om Hri- 921, and Maj. John- K. Townics Major r. S. A., Retired .IJjuncl Projissor nj History Horn in 1SS6. Graduated from V. M. I., 1907. fourth in Class, with rank of Cadet Captain. Commissioned Second Lieutenant, Coast .Artillery Corps, ( . S. A., Jan. 4, 1908; promoted to First Lieutenant, Coast Artillery Corps, July i, 1916, commanding Battery F, Fifty-third Artillery. Promoted to Major (temporary) Feb. f , 191S, with Fifty-third Artillery, A. E. F., as Adjutant. Railwav Artillerv. Promoted to Lieutenant-Colo- nel, C.A. C, Oct. II, 1918; Assistant Chief-of- Statf, Pi, Railway Artillery, A. E. F. Retired with rank of Major, July i, 1920. Instructor. . M. I., Llepartment of History. January to lulv, 1922. Since 1922, .Adiunct Professor of History, V. M. I. ZT Maj. Blandy B. Clarkson B.S. .IJjunct Professor of Matlicmatics Born March 15, 1890, at Millboro, Va. Stu- dent, Augusta Military Academy, i905- ' o9. Grad- uated from V. M. I. in 1914, «ith rank of Cadet Captain. Instructor and Coach at Marion Insti- tute, I9i4- ' i7. Attended Officer ' s Training Camp, Fort McPherson, receiving Commission of Captain of Infantry, August, 1917. Served with the Three Hundred and Twenty-Eighth Infan- try, Eighty-second Division, at Camp Gordon. Overseas from April to June, 191 8, commanding the Third Battalion, Three Hundred and Twen- ty-eighth Infantry, in the Amiens and Toule sectors, St. Mihiel, and in the Argonne. Com- missioned Major, November, 1918. Since 1919, Instructor in Mathematics, and Head Coach at V. M. I. Maj. J. A. B. Dillard B.S. Adjuncl I ' rofi-ssor of Chemislry Born February 5, 1896. Distinguished grad- uate, V. M. I., Class of 1916. Chemist with the Commercial Acid Company, 1916. With the New Jersey Zinc Co., 1917. Safety Engineer, and Chemical Engineer, Aluminum Company of America, i920- ' 2i. Chemical Engineer for the Southern Acid and Sulphur Company, and the Arkansas Perservative Company, 1921. First Lieutenant of Infantry, Thirty-fourth and Nine- ty-seventh Divisions, 1918. Assistant Professor of Chemistry, V. M. I., i9i9- ' 2o. Acting Head of the Department of Geology and Mineralogy, V. M. I., i92i- ' 22. Post Graduate work at the Mass. Inst, of Technology, igi - ' iS. Adjunct Professor of Chemistry, V. M. I., i926- ' 27. f Wife. L .uuuiil MaJ. RollHKT A. MaKK, JK. (MC, U.S. Jcljuiul I ' nijcssiir aj Civil I ' .iuiiniiiini Preparatory work at Ni rfiilk Acadcinv, Nnr- folk, Va. Gartliiatc-cl V. M. I., U. S. In Civil Engineering on gradnation, C.K. from V. M. I., June, 1925. U. S. Army May, 1918 to July, 1919; Sgt. and First Sgl. Infantry. Assistant Professor Mathematics, V. M. I., Sessions, 1919- ' 20, i92o- ' 2i, i92i- ' 22. Post Adjutant V. M. I., i9i9- ' 20, I920- ' 2I. Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering V. M. I., i922- ' 23, i923- ' 2+. Ad- junct Professor Civil Engineering V. M. I., June 1924 to date. jVIaj. Rohhrt J. Trinki.i-: U.S. .liljunii Projissor of Elrdrual Enijinitrinii Horn at Dublin, ' a., October 5, 1893. At- tended Roanoke College. :9io- ' ii. Ctraduated V. M. I. in 191+, eighth in Class, with degree of B.S. in Electrical Engineering. tiraduate Student ' s Course, Allis-Chalmers Electrical .Man- ufacturing Company, I9i4- ' i5. With PuPont Powder Company, 1915-17. Commissioned First Lieutenant from Fort Meyer Training Cam;-, 1 91 7. Active service in V. S. . rmy in replace- ment and training centers. Camp Lee, A ' a., from August to May, 1919. Oischargcd with rank of Captain. May, 1919. Electrical Engineer with Bethlehem Steel Company until July, 1921. As- sistant Professor of Electrical Engineering, V. M. 1., 1921- ' . :2. Ciraduale work in Electrical Eii..;i- neering .-.i the Mass. Inst, of Technology, 192;- ' 2h. Adjunct Professor of Electrical Engineering, V. M. I., i926- ' 27. i:f;i ' -l II Maj. Quinn Gray Graduate U. S. M. A. Aiijunit Professor of Malhnnalirs BnrTi, Texas. CiraiUiate of the I ' liitcd States Military Academy. Served U. S. Army, i9o3- ' 24. Honor Graduate, Coast Artillery Schnol. In- structor, r. S. Military Academv. Instructor, Armv General Staff College, A. E. F. World War: Major, Field Artillery; Lt. Col., Coast Artillery; Colonel General Staff. Decorations: American Distinguished Service Medal, and French Palm Academique. Retired, V. S. Army, 1924, for disability incurred in line of duty. Assistant Professor of Mathematics, V. M. I. since September, 1925. M. j(iK KiiNM.IH S. I RDll-: Graduate at ' . M. I., as Cadet Captain, 1912. Assistant Commandant, and Instructor, Went- wofth Military Academy, Lexington, Mo., 1912- 1914. Post Adjutant and Instructor, V. M. I., 1913-1915. Commissione I United States Army, 1916. Served at Fort Monroe, Virginia, and Fort Amador, Canal Zone, attaining the rank of Major, Coast Arti lery in November, 191 8. As- signed to V. M. I. as Commandant and Pro- fessor of Military Science and Tactics in Febru- ary, 1919. He served in this capacity for a year and a half. Returned to V. M. I. in 1926, as Major anil Assistant l ' r. fcssor of Mathematics. :q -= M .|. 1 1 i: u S. K ' . I , jit. li.S. I.liunil riolrssoi - l:n,i!i.Ji (;.;i(lu:ilid ' , M. I., luiu-, ivr o, uilli U.S. in Klc(lii(:il I ' .nnirKcrliin, ms Cadi-I l.iciileii.iiil. I ' nsl C;i:i(liKilc Sludi-iit ( niviTMty ol Mi;-lii(, ' .iii, ) i- ' 13. ( ' iiriiiM.indant of ( ' :i(lcl SlnMi:iri lc)ali ' :ilkv AiaikiMV, WinchestiT, ' a., for three- years. Cojii- iiinmlaiit of Cadets Porter Military Academy, Charleston, S. C, for four years. Assistant Pro- fessor of Mathematics University of the South for one year. Supervisor liartlett-Ilayuard lin- uiiieeririK and Construction Company, Kaltimore, Md., 1917. Lieutenant U. S. Army, 191S. In- structor of Mathematics Shenandoah Valley Academy, i92o- ' 24. Post Graduate Student Uni- versity of Virginia, 1925. Adjunct Professor of English, . M. I., since Septendier, 1925. i Mr. Joiix M. Pi.AMK U.S. Cii ' iluiJi liislnulor nf lUoloi y Attended I ' niversity of Illinois, 1921-192+. CTraduated with Bachelor of Science Pegree in Afjriculture. Wrestling Coach at V. M. I . Jan- uary, i92fi. (Graduate work in Biolojiy at I ' ni- versity of Illinois, 1926. Since September, 1926, Civilian Instructor in Biology, and Wrestling Coach ' . M. 1. ha S ' mm Assistant Prof Captain John H. C. Mann Captain Richard C. Weaver Captain Littleton S. Roberts Captain Medford C. Ramey Captain Stanton C. Blain Captain Hobart Rvland -4L roiessors Captain James A. Mitchell Captain James Leigh Sims Captain Willson J. Hlrt Captain John Scott Jaaiison Captain Paul Estil Caldwell Captain Percival Wilburn Smith (fjepartments of Ji nstruction Civil Engineering Chemical Engineering Electrical Engineering Liberal Arts - -zsr Department of Civil Engineering Colonel J. A. Anderson- Major R. A. Marr, Jr. Major H. P. Bovkin Captain I. H. C. Mann The Civil Eiisineering course is the oldest one at the Institute, and graduates from this department have won great renown in the business world. The regular curriculum courses are followed the first two years, with Surveying and Electricity in the latter, while the special engineering subjects are followed throughout the Second and First Class years. The work of this department has been arranged with an object which makes it unique among college engineering. The instructors realize that a school cannot turn out the finished lawyer, doctor or engineer, but onlv the man qualified to fit himself for such vocations. The result is an all-around course which fits a man for any form of business life, especially to practical work along the varied lines of Civil Engineering. Perhaps the greatest lesson learned is that of recognizing the proper relation between abstract and concrete things. First a man is taught to think clearly and then he is shown what to think. Common sense and its practical use are stressed as important, for the plan is not to turn out bookworms with strings of facts in their heads, but clear thinkers who know where to find out exact facts in a moment. To develop both of these qualities the work is divided between class-room recitations and practical problems in the field and laboratory. The results of this system have been very gratifying to its originators and very pleasing to its graduates, for today Civil Engineers from V. M. I. are found holding large, responsible positions in practically all phases of the work. These men also show their faith in younger graduates by each year opening to them good positions with bright futures. The Institute Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers was organized in 1920 and is doing valuable work. Many prominent engineers admit that their greatest handicap is their inability to express themselves clearly and forcibly while on their feet. Often large deals hinge on this one thing. The Student Chapter counteracts this weakness by its bi-weekly meetings, at which students present very interesting programs on either particular engineering works or the field in general. Sometimes prominent engineers come down and give talks which keefl the students in touch i ith the outside wiuld and teach them practical facts. nMB Department of Civil Engineering E. T. Ai.i.KN F. M. Ansi.kv (5. E. Bava J. I,. HUM.DI ' K II. St. C;. T. Cakvikijai:!. L. S. Carson A. C. C ' ASTi.i; A. T- Ciii;t;k D. M. Cr.AUK FiKsi- Class I., v. Okas R. A. Duw R. A. Kaki.k A. T. Imki.ds I). U. I ' UCATi-: (). r. jAVir-RSON ' J. N. JONKS R. K. I.i i)SAV i. Mii.i.s R. S. Maksiiai.i, R. A. l ' or,i.ocK S. I,. Poi,r.r)CK J. U)Wf)KK FAKKKK II. (). SciifK)i,nki.ii Wai.tbr SL(rti, Jr. J. A. Svirm A. II. Stimwin J. 1. Wai.kkr IC. M. Vmhs D. A. CiM.iiV D. St. C. rnviiis A. D. FoRSVTiii- A. FULKKRSON T. B. FUI.KKRSON R. W. Garrf.tt R. B. Grubbs W. S. Griffin G. D. Hanger F. B. Harrington H. I ' . HopEwi-i.i. Sixdxi) Class R. V. llLno J. T. I.I H. T. I.ovG A. Ml-Ivkr A. H. McOoWELL H. W. Morgan ' J. Q. Marciiam ' R. N. McGiinKT G. A. NiKi) W. L. Rknn E. T. RUCKFR C. M. Shkhpekson J. P. Sivii ' sns M. T. Takraii. L. ( ' . riiORviiii.i. (,. r. w ' ARii W. r. Watts R. M. Wai.ford C F. Walker W. W. WiCKES S. I,. Williamson ' C M. WilODBLRV W. A. WOODWARII Department of Electrical Engineering Colonel Stewart W. Akoerson ' Major E. Lee Trivkle Captain J. S. Jamison IL WSf, i The Department of Electrical Engineering was founded at V. M. I. in 1898. Before this time the more general Civil Engineering course touched on electricity and was the only engineer- ing course at the Institute. However, realizing the great strides being made in electrical research and the important position this branch of engineering was making for itself in the technical world, the Electrical Engineering course was inaugurated. This came about in order to meet the demand for more men versed in the science of Electricity and from the strong desire on the part of many students to specialize in their technical work. Since its founding the course has shown a steady growth, which is continuing at present in a very material manner, in the installation of new equipment and, looking to the future, in the erection of an Engineering building for the use of the electricians along with the other engineering students. The course itself is thorough in every detail, offering an unusually complete theoretical course in electrical engineering as well as all phases of practical work in the laboratories. All technical instruction is based upon the broad, fundamental courses of the Third and Fourth Class years. The theoretical courses taken up are: Mechanics, Surveying, Elementary Elec- tricity, Business Law, Geology, Heat Engineering, Direct and Alternating Currents, Lumination and Electrical Engineering. All theoretical work goes hand in hand with practical work in the laboratories, and it is the aim of the department to turn out men who are well versed in the laws and instruments of their profession and able, as well, to put their knowledge into practice. With the new material installed it is now possible to conduct experiments in all subjects covered in the electrical courses. Electrical engineers are also given courses in surveying, field work, drafting and machine design during the last two years. Experiments and tests are also made in the well-e(|uipped H ' (lraulic Laboratory. A student branch of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers holds monthly meetings for the discussion of engineering problems among the cadets. Distinguished engineers are from time to time invited to make addresses at these meetings. 46 - r-= ' Department of Electrical Engineering ( ' . r. Bo Kl W. S. Cakson l ' 11. C ' llAMIlliRS L. W. Edmonds E. W. Krip.tk M. RuniN l ' iKST Class S. ( ' . Kor;iNsn J. 1 . lAM.OK A. W. (;riiiiiii C. W. llii.r. C. W. Kii.iiouKNi: II. K. Kli.p H. E. Nki.son C. M. PiiiTus VV. N. RuFfrs O. V. V. Shswms J. V. Svirr.KV V. R. Si ' KACIIKK M. I.. Waking R. 1 ' . Wm.i.iams ' ) ; 1 F. Barkus C. P. HOWMAN M. T. Decker R. L. OnwNKV W. E. Enci.eiiarii W. F. R. C.Rinirii G. J. Hales W. E. IIOBBS R. D. Kktner Sr.coN ' D Class V. G. Morrell V. II. ()i.i S. B. Ki_eKi:R G. 11. SlUELIl J. F. Adams C. N. Hai.i.encer V. E. Black G. W. Day J. W. Dye S. H. Franklin W. Halstead V). X. llii.(;iNS E. F. James E. A. Moore C. A. Nash G. G. SllUKER J. C. Smith H. P. White W. C. YOUXCBLOOI) R. B. B. TTE ' - J: Department of Chemical Engineering Colonel Hunter Pendleton Major J. A. B. Dillard Colonel Edward Steidtmann Captain L. S. Roberts Tlic aim (if the Chemistry Department is to lay a firm foundation for all those men who have in view nirilicine, chemical research, or commercial chemical vork. The course is a sound one and is vearlv hccoming more advanced. It is begun in the Third Class year, when all men arc required to take an elementary course in Organic and Inorganic Chemistry. This year gives a basic knowledge of the fundamental principles of all chemistry and prepares those who intend to pursue this subject during the following two years. When the men enter the Second Class and elect chemistry, they have a general knowledge of the subject and are ready to pick up the real work of this broad course. The work is taken up gradually, so that no one will become overburdened or confused with too many novetlies. Biol- ogv, with its great connection to our life and health, as well as things about us, is taken up in detail and given thorough study, going from the lowest to the highest forms of all life. Later in the course the theoretical work is stressed, but is still kept beside the practical labora- torv work as far as possible. Mineralogy is an important course and the priiiciples of the metal industries are c ' osely studied. Business Finance is also placed in this course in order to round it into a course for real business men and teach them the principles of big business, which may be of great importance to them in after life. Aside from all this knowledge obtained from books the young chemists, as well as all other ' . M. I. graduates, find that the ' owe much to the splendid instructors vho have taught and at the same time set standards of living for them. There is now on foot a plan to organize a student chapter of the American Chemical Society at the Institute. This will bring to the cadets numerous reliable chemical papers and will have a great effect in keeping up interest in the subject, attaching a practical side to it, and in enlight- ening the cadets as to what is going on in the chemical world outside. The chemistry course is undoubtedl) ' expantling and promises to make better its present good name. 48 W 1 :.je- - , iUjA ' Department of Cliemistry K. 1 ' . Hklmnckk II. F. BRiiwiNnioN I. W. Davis J. J. ni:i.AM;v I ' lRsi- Class H. K. KNDicoif W. L. IlARr)i: FiuKf: K. N. Jov.vi-R II. E. Matkay C. T. MOORMA.M J. McC ' Ar.i. (;. p. Qlari.k VV. C. ' I ' RAPsc.i.r. K. VV. TuAunoTT C. H. West E. I ' ' .. Bakks])AI.i- A. 1!oooiii;r F. H. Clemknts J. T. Cooper W. L. Davis M. D. Delaney R. EppEs P. W. Frazer Six ' ONi) Class H. II. CREfiORV M. r. iisiEii J. C. I.OFTIX F. B. Markle F. L. Marshall N. O. McNav D. C. McGehee R. S. MncHELL J. S. MoNriv J. H. Nichols F. E. Nabers C. S. Nlnv T. R. Racland K. A. Rloh F. E. S.MITH J. C. West C. E. WinHT.MAS I. B. Wni.F w Z.I Department of Liberal Arts Colonel Henry C. Ford Colonel Willl m M. Hunlev Colonel Raymond Dixon Lieutenant-Colonel B. F. Crowson Lieutenant-Colonel Robert L. Bates Major John E. Townes Major Hernando M. Read J ' i SjvV From its iiifancv V. M. I. -was destined to be principally a technical school with Civil Engineering as its main department. As time passed, however, it was soon found that there were numerous cadets who desired to follow other courses of instruction that would enable them to fit themselves better to study law, take up a newspaper career, or go into commercial or government service. In order to fit their needs and to broaden the curriculum at the Institute, the Liberal Arts course was adopted in 1912, and has been one of the most prominent depart- ments ever since its inauguration. Since the inception of the course it has steadily grown in popularity, size and efficiency. Graduates of the Institute, holding the degree of Bachelor of Arts, have done remarkably well in various lines of endeavor, and a large number who have gone to other schools after graduating from here have made enviable records. It is to be noted that the first two Rhodes Scholars from V. M. I. were graduates of the Liberal Arts course. Much can be said of this course from many sides. The faculty is composed of very able and highly educated men who have exerted a tremendous influence upon the students. The course itself embraces all the ground covered by similar courses in the leading colleges and universities of the country. Of course, the character of the work is different at V. M. I. from any other school; however, the intensive nature of instruction, the system of requiring each cadet to recite daily, and the other requirements peculiar to V. M. I., but in the process of adoption by other leading colleges, are very effective in making the course so thorough. In addition tn this, the V. M. I. library is used by the Liberal Artist, several hours each week being spent there, where each cadet is required to read and study under the supervision of facultv officers. The library is well stocked with standard works and the best current literature having to do with the special subjects taught, in addition to a wide selection of magazines, news- papers, and other periodicals covering the whole range of literary and scientific thought and achievement. Department of Liberal Arts II. I,. liAIRI) W. I.. Haki-k ( ' . K. Hi.iiK J. C. HooTii R. A. C ' annom D. i. CJIAMIIKKS (. II. Chapman k. n. CoMKR I ' . A. ( ' RocKirrr G. A. DkSaussure B. M. CJardni-r I ' lKsi Class (;. I.. llAKi S. W. IIOI.T N. U. JuH R. A. Kr:ARNi;v I,. I). Kii.i.v 1 ' . A. Kr,i:is J. I.. I.VIRI.V J. II. Mavimi.ii W. I). MiSiiR R. T. Norman J. W. (JUM) J. Lake Parker K. |{. I ' K.KAM VV. ( ' . { ' irfi.i.ics VV. C. Rii.kRS (;. VV. KvfjEK K. P. ROSANOIF R. B. SAVAfJK K. C ' . SiiEi ' iiKRn W. M. Slmmkrell L. J. Si; - VV. T. Torrass H. A. Wise W. I.. Ambrose T. G. Berrv T. P. FUT.LII.OVE M. C. Gii.i.EN O. W. CllROERER K. S. Huang T. F. King C. S. Klimp J. T. Li W. B. Lockwoou Sr.coNo Class R. C. Marsiiai.f. J. V. Mann J. C. Miller, Jr. I.. L. Montague R. Newman K. O ' Berrv R. J. Ogilvie W. A. Owens J. W. Pendleion R. C. Peyton L. T. Preston B. C. Rawlins W. A. Read J. M. Robertson R. S. SPIL.MAN C. J. lAI W. N. Thompson G. B. Walker L. Wang W. Woon Wi m ' to 9 Oficzn ' Quaran. Ptwn nut. Seen Shipp MemcrUL TreMura ' i Ofio , 1 Btc«i. TiJor Stop. Qin Band Hc iiiuinai. n. M HalL 24. Boiyxn ' t QuuTcn. 23 KAptol 16. OScot ' Qiarten. 37 Cjv ]ry ind PfcU AftiHoT 18. Cam! ukJ RidlDg bnruc- I. O zn ' Quimn. RAL PLAN VIROINWSMILITARY INSTITUTE - ON VIRGINIA See Page 332 ' s ih sr ' HE Bomb 1927 CI asses G LASS SIM KIT .11 til. sa ' c those wliij lia c tcndciu ' y to wi-aki-n iiatiiial tlii ' ii(i, hut, tc. lllstllulc .1111 the u ass iiiilt , V. M. 1 help f ■ri, tl thiiiK never fully understood by any lie absence of fraternities, with their ) make strong class ornanizatioii the ords Urol Iter Rat hoU the true cx|ilanation of the unequalled strenjith of the bonds of class at the Institute. To enter the Limit Gates at the same time and to undergo the rigorous life of rathood together is the basis of class feeling, and this foundation is strengthened by four years of sucli close ocntact and community of interest, as evidenced ears later by the unusually large attendance at class reunions. The feeling between classmates at the Institute is as different from the feeling between college graduates as V ' . M. I. is different from the average college. Aside from the sentiment attached to class unity there is another more explicable phase, that is: the duty of each class to pass on to those succeeding the traditions and ideals, with some additions and modifications, which have ri.sen since i8j9 to make th;.t invincible enigma — the Spirit — greater now that ever before. It is the task of the classes, in turn, to regulate those affairs the nature of which places them outside tlv.; field of official control. At the top stands the First Class in whose hands lies the opportunit to make, or not to make, a good corps. Therefore, as the governing body, the First Class must adopt a just, firm, and broad-minded policy. The Second Class lends its support to its elder fellow cadets when called upon, but it is characterized chiefly by the gradual change from the sophomoric excesses of the preceding year which it is imdergoing. The Third Class is experiencing that reaction which naturally asserts itself after the restraint of the year just passed, and so offers one of the chief problems of corps government. If the First Class is just and unprejudiced, as well as firm, sophomoric excesses will not be so flagrant that they result in inter-class friction or affect dis- cipline seriously. Perhaps the most important duty of the First Class is to instill the meaning and training of V. M. I. into the Rats. The quality of the Rat Class depends upon how thoroughly and consciencioush ' that duty is performed. As in all systems worthy of the name government, the responsible body must be supported in its position by something which distinguishes it, however slightly, from those who fall within its jurisdiction. By means of class privileges as employed at V. M. I. that distinction is insured. In themselves those privileges seem inconsequeii- tial, but gradual application of tlu-in throughout four years lends the necessary weight to the position of upper classmen and keeps reaction after rathood within limits. The rise of a class is a gradual change, entirely unaffecting and disconnected with corps democracy — so essential to the smoothness of barracks life, essential to the inter ests of the Corps, and indispensable if those traditions which have made ' . M. I. are to continue. ■ (0 I ojia ' ■P M i Bomb ' - : Class History - 1 1 J- HISTORY ' of a class is a difficult thing to write. It iinist not be too ■ ] toniial in style, or technical in presentation of fact. For, being of no interest to the public, in general, and of little interest to the class itself while the incidents recounted are still fresh in mind, it must contain only threads of a story, hints, around wliich, in years to come, one may weave the elements of a dream, seeing, through the mist of years, familiar faces and hallowed walls. If, then, this history appears to contain too much of the trivial, let the reader not be too severely critical, but forbearing. Our Rat year is remembered for numerous things. The two months of life iii tile gym, productive of friendships, which would otherwise have been slow in forming, were filled with incidents, some humorous, and some not, for we remember reveille and meal formations. We can even now see Henry Wise taking a sudden, enforced bath one night at Tattoo, antl hear Brcwington and Spencer filling the gym with the moans of a saxophone. We were fortunate in making our entry simultaneous with a most successful football season, and we experienced the joys of old cadetship no less than three times during said season. With Spring came the election of class officers, and, we placed the future of ' 27 into the capable hands of Jimmie Adams, Henry Baird, and Mutt Jamerson. And then, on a certain Friday night at supper, we bade farewell to finning out and sheeny days forever. AVith our Third Class year we associate Bombs and other forms of foolishness into which every Third Class in history has delved. We paid a price for every illegal joy, a dear one, and came gradually to realize that the Third Class does not rule the Corps. After the storm must come the inevitable calm, and we settled down in the Fall of ' 25 for the enjoyment of the next to the best of our four years at V. M. I. Two events were of utmost importance to us, other than the receipt of various privileges. We lost our president, Jimmie Adams, a severe loss indeed and we put on our rings. Mutt Jamerson succeeded Jimmie, and he has been our leader in both name and deed. Finals of ' 26 brings memories of Jan, and after Finals, camp. A fleet of Fords sped up the Valley shortly after the 3-inch piece ended our Final Ball, and an- other class entered upon a six weeks ' trek across the sands of Meade, Myer, and Hum- phrey. How well we remember those hot days, and those wonderful week-ends. A short month and then the gray again, but for the last time. It can almost be We liirnislud the lirst Rat tcam that tlic Institute ever had. W ' c have seen tlie Siiiiciiiitcii(l(iit ' s iliair rch ' iuiuishcd hy (jciieral Nichols to be filled by Cieneral Cocke. Wc iiave seen tiic conversion of barracks to a complete (luadrati le, a new (iyninasiuiii built, many lesser improvements made, a portion of the dream of til ' . ' (jreater V. M. I. realized. Our athletes have written their names high in the roll of honor of the heroes of V. M. I. We have carried on. It is said that with the wild rush of joy which comes with the accomplishment of a task set before one, there comes a rush of a sublime feeling, akin to deepest sorrow, a feeling born of the knowledge that achievement is synonymous with sacrifice, that though things have been done, others have been left undone, and still others could hav: been done better, and above all, that the past is history, never to be recalled except in fond memory. Thus, having attained that position from which we are better able to see the path which faces us to the rising sun and the breath of the morning. we feel a touch of sadness, for, although we have indeed come to Commencement, we have in a lesser sense come to the End. Edgar Trov Allex, Birmingham, Ala. B.S. Civil Enginefriruj Born 1906. Matriculated 1923. Cavalry Ed, Crazy Ed I ' diirtli Class — Pvt. Company B, ' . labama Club, Episcopal Vestry. Third Class — Corp. Com- panv ■•B, Alabama Club, Epist opal V.?tr - i nmpany Football, C. T. Second Class — FirsI Sgt. Company B, Alabama CI i)b. Epi-i i:il -.. in, c. T.. D. T., Hell Hounds, Asst. Mgr. Basketball, Asst. Editor ••Sniper, ' ' 21 :Miii-ii-l 1 lid Ball Comm.., A. S. C. E., Marshal Fma Ball. Fir.st Class — Capt, Compa ny ••B, i:.ln .1 ill I ' liiof ■•Sniper, ' IWgr. Varsity Basketball Hop Comm., Honor Court, A. S. C. E., Miiisiitl, lOpiseopal Vestry, Company Football, C. T. Alabama Club, D. T., Marshal Fi lal German, O. D. ' s Association. Late in the fall of ' 23, into the midst of our rathood there came a black-haired boy from the South. He quickly gained recognition among his • ' brother rats by his bright countenance, and a habit of keeping his thoughts to himself — which later proved useful to Sir Sniper. Ed hails from Alabama, but his heart is in Virginia. He succeeded in getting himself shipped in the middle of his Third Class year, hut came back stronger than ever in the Second Class, vith a drag that won him the coveted chevrons. During Ed ' s Second Class year he not only kept his chevrons, but was assistant editor of the Sniper. Finishing the Second Class year with flying colors, he then spent half of his summer at Fort Myer and the other half at Virginia Beach, where it is rumored he captured the hearts of many of the fairer sex. Entering the First Class as a captain, he not only proved himself an able leader of men, but an editor as well. Ed continued being a big dog the whole of his First Class year, and it was rumored in barracks that he was a member of the Fruit Growers ' Association, but most of us did not believe it. During Ed ' s four years at the Institute he succeeded in falling only four times for the O and O, which in itself is quite a record. It is with deep regret that we say good-bye to Ed. He was a loyal brother rat, and we are sure that he will make a name for himself. In saying farewell, we wish him the greatest success in life. Tivo regulars and a Sfircial. Ifourtli Class — Pvt. Company F. K;it Closs — Pvt. Company F, Company Ba A. S. C. E.. Gym Squad, Florida Club M S. C. E., Florida Cluli. Gym Squad. Bal ' l Final G,-rman. In the Fall of ' 23 this meek, demure little l;ul left the sunny state of Florida to have his style of life rudely and severely changed — military rathood had not before been encoun- tered. However, Marion took his medicine, and those ten months of torture finally passed, leaving him a stern I ' hird Classman. The third class year found old Pinsley back again at the Institute and this time loaded do v with all the instruments for shooting the game, commonly known as golf, for you must know he is a golfer of no mean ability. Marion tried his best to see a golf team instituted at V. M. I., but in this he met with little success. The next year found Full Moon following the course of Civil Engineering and he had a merry time with Piggy ' s Mechanics and Descriptive. During this year he received those sleeve embellishments which he has always deserved but which had heretofore been lacking. Now we come to the fourth and last year of Moon ' s career as a cadet. We tind him chasing down the track after the elusive Cooper ' s E-40, we find him among the elite society of O. G. ' s, and we find him writing as many letters as usual, for you see Marion had calics from California to Florida and the little ladies just will not he neglected. It is our duty to bid you farewell, Marion, and it is with heavy heart we tell you Goodbve. We wish vou the greatest possible success and happiness that this world can oflfer. Dam-fi-no. ' Born 1906. Matriculated 1923. Cavalry Sliylock, Henry Foiirtli Class — Pvt. Companv E, Football Team, Rat Wrestling Tean Vice-President Class, Mississippi Club. Third Class — Corp. Company B. Football Squad, Wrestling Team, Monogram Oub, Mississippi Club, Track Second Class — 1st Sgt. Companv E, Vice-President Class. Honor Court. .A Club. Football Squad, Varsity Wrestling Team, Monogram Club, Final Bal Final Ball. First Class — Capt. Company E, Vice-President Class, Ho itte Committe V. C, Mo Rat Track Squad, ice-President Class, kiuad. Honor Court. P. S. A., Mississippi Committee. Marshal iieral O. D. ' Ma ;stling, A. P. S. A,, Hop Long has the Delta been lauded for the beauty of its women; in fact, it has been said that one knows when he is out of the Delta by the decrease in number of the fairer ones. But with the arrival of Henry, another attribute for praise was added to the laurels of that noted locality. Henry ' s rat year was uneventful, if anyone ' s rat year may be so-termed. It was during this year that his versatility as an athlete was first brought to light by rat football, wrestling and track. His ability as a human fly also brought him considerable notoriety among old cadets. But despite all handicaps, Henry emerged at the end of his initial year with brand-new chevrons and vice-president of his class. In Henry, we have a man in whom the necessary requirements for leadership are combined with a captivating personality. To this combination is added a brilliancy in academic work that placed him well up among the highbrows. Not content with this, Henry extended his activities into athletics and here, as in everything else, he met with success. For two years he was an important member of the Southern Conference Champion wrestling team. Throughout his cadetship, Henry ' s similarity to Napoleon, in things military, heaped military honors upon him until we found him at graduation, the worthy Captain of E company. Characterized by a high sense of honor and duty, by courage and loyalty, he is one of the finest men we have ever known. We expect to hear great things from him. I ' ve got to lurite som e letters. Id..- ompanv ■■€. Track Squad. Boxing Squad. A. I. A.. Marshal Final Ball. Tidewater Club. Fir t 1. Track Squad. Boxine Squad. Tidewater Club. Cluh. Marshal Final German. Fiiurtli Class— Pvi Squad, Tidewater Club. Seooml CI: E. E.. Company Football. Secretary ( ' las.s — Pvt. Company • ' C. O. G. ' s Associ Vice-President A. P. S. A.. Sons of Fathers To imagine Billy ' s career at the Institute is to imagine a great ocean, calm and un- ruffled. His years at the Institute have been characterized hy an atmosphere of imperturba- ble serenity. The man does not live who can disturb Billy ' s composure, but the same can- not be said of women. Billy ' s arms have never been decorated with those symbols of eagerness, chevrons. He has never given such things a thought but has left those for the madding herd while he continued his undisturbed meditations. At one time during his career Billy applied himself to the odious task of studying electrical engineering. He, being a sagacious chap, however, changed after a year of such uncouth work and took up the more gentlemanly pursuit of culture. .As a liberal artist Billy was in his element. The erudite and soporific atmosphere of the library appealed to him, and he made an exhaustive study of the works of Morpheus during his hours spent there. There are few men who can go through five years at V. M. I. and never make an enemy but Billy has done just this. He has done more than this; not only has he not made an enemy but he may count every man in barracks and every man who has been in barracks, during his cadetship, as his friend. Billy really has no idea of what he will do after graduation and probably doesn ' t care much. Nevertheless, some day the meshes of matrimony will entangle him. That would certainly be fatal, for he would necessarily have to abandon his nonchalant attitude towards life, and Billy without his nonchalance, wouldn ' t be half so lovable. .-Ill, come o§! ' ' Sometime in February, 1924, Em arrived at the Institute from sunny Florida. Why he should want to exchange that balmy clime for the cold, harsh winds sweeping across the parade ground, is a matter of conjecture. But he came, nevertheless, and it didn ' t take him long to conclude that those old cadets were an awful nuisan His military career was meteoric. Soon after the beginning of his Third Class year, he was made a corporal; at Finals, a sergeant; then a Q. M. sergeant; and lastly, a first lieutenant. His academic work was far above the average; in fact, the coveted gold stars have adorned his sleeves for more years than one. He passed through Civil Engineering without so much as a qualm — to emerge a distinguished graduate of his class. Emory always took a keen interest in all forms of athletics, a member of the well-known O-P-Q-3 Suite; he was even boned one night for attempting a basketball game with Lexington High School. If the hops may be included in the category of athletics, we can say that he took an extremely active part. He was always seen in the gymnasium on hop nights — taking his exercise with the best of them. But while Em was strong for Chiffon, he was able to sever it from the serious affairs of life. Taking all in all, Emory is a good all-round man — a clear and conscientious thinker, and a true and sympathetic friend. We wish him the best of luck, and we feel sure that he will do something big in the days to come. Il ' ell, ii iat do you say to a tittle hay, men ' ? ' fcj v. Eustace St. Pierre Bellinger, Petersburg, Va. B.S. Chemical Enijineering Born 1903. Matriculated 1923. Cavalry Bell. Vsclessr St. P. Fourth Class — Pvt. Company B. Rat Football, Rat Basketball, Rat Track. Third Class — Corp. Company A, Football Sciuad, Varsity Basketball, Track Sciuad, Monob ' ram Club. Second Class — 1st Set, Company A, Football Squad, Varsity Basketball, Var.slty Track. M Club, O. R. P., Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Capt. Company •■. . Hop Committi Basketball Team. Varsity Track, Football Sfiuail. Monogram Club. Tl.l.watf-r Club. Ya.h! Club, O. R. P., Marshal Final German, Bell came to us from Petersburg, nhere he had made quite a reputation in athletics and along other lines. He has done more than live up to that reputation here. As a rat Brother Bell distinguished himself in three sports, making his numeral in football, basketball and track. Besides this, he seemed to find time to devote to academic work, coming out at the end of the year with stars. Not only did he excell in athletic and academic work but also along military lines, being made ist Corporal at finals. Since then Useless has lived up to this record made during his first year. He easily made the basketball team during the Third class year and did excellent work for the football and track teams. Again he held on to his military and academic honors. As a Second classman Bell was chosen by his teammates to lead them in basketball for the ensuing year. In the Spring he attached another monogram by his good work on the track team. Bell came back his last year, holding the highest military honor of his class — First Captain. He also continued his fine work in athletics, taking a prominent part in football and track. He led the basketball team in a manner ivorthy of the confidence his teammates had placed in him. Bell ' s all-around ability and good fellowship has marked him as a man among men. We are confident that he will ably combat all difficulties and inake a great success of life. In parting. Bell carries with him the love and respect, not only of his Brother Rats, but also that of the entire corps. all, God bl.ss m! Born 1905. Matriculated Cavalry Monte Fourth Class — Pvt. Company ■■A, Piedmont Club. Episcopal Church Club. Third Class — Pvt. Company A. Piedmont Club. Episcopal Church Club. Second Class — Pvt. Company A. Vice- President Piedmont Club, Episcopal Church Club, A. P. S. A.. Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company A, President Piedmont Club, Episcopal Church Club, A. P. S. A., Mar- shal Final German. Albemarle being the land of juicy apples, fine horses, and attractive girls, it was a drastic change for our Monte to begin his rathood days in September, 1922. Little did he realize vhat a warm reception was awaiting, but he boldly began his rathood with impregnable determination. No rat ever had a rougher time of it. Finals came at the prescribed time and after glancing at the examination marks, Monte used his best judgment and decided to begin his academic training again. Good luck came his way from then on, and with fewer compulsory visits to the Superintendent ' s office, he went after that old dip hand over first. During the last years of his ca detship, Monte quieted down considerably and devoted himself to his routine duties as well as to the apple business of which he is a master. During his First Class year he had the good fortune of rooming with Catesby Rogers, from whom he acquired habits of neatness, order and punctuality, while through Rosy ' s conscientious efforts he became a wizard at the transportation game. His ability to take a prob ' em in hand and carry it through to a successful completion will certainly bring him untold recognition in the agricultural and business world. We hate to say goodbye to Monte, but we give him the best we have, and know that he will be a success in anything that he attempts. Save me some hot ivaler Born 1904. Matriculated 1923. Infantry Fireman, Mike. Sarge, O ' Tnolc Fourth Class — Pvt. Thii-d Class— Coip Company Baseball. A. P. S. A.. Compa Pvt, Company A, ' Company Baseball, Company F,- Richmond Club, Baptist Chur.h Cabinet, Company Baseball Company A, Richmond Club, Baptist Church Cabinet. Track Squad ■Sefond Cla.ss— Sgt. Company ■A, Richmond Club, Baptist Church Cabm.l nv Rifle Team, Assistant Manager Track. Marshal Fmal Ball. First Class- Richmond Club, Baptist Church Cabinet. A. P. S. A.. Company Rifle Team 0. G. ' s Association, Marshal Final German. As was the case, the band did not arrive in time to greet Mike and escort him to the Superintendent. The Third class, however, made amends for this oversight. Immensely interesting social functions were held in barracks, and such was Mike ' s popularity that they were held solely in his honor. Thereafter, no party in Barracks was complete without the attendance of our Pink-Faced Rat, Nevertheless, Mike emerged triumphant from the fray at finals with Golden Chevrons adorning his sleeves and ready for a shot at the Bolshevik year. It was during this year that he made a bid to fame as a track man and a hero fireman. B. D. ' s calculus did not deter him from his goal of success, and he was well rewarded. Fireman began his Second class year with a bang, as he was won ' t to begin each day. O ' Toole, as he then was called, hat! a difticult time living down his reputation as a fire- fighter, and as a protege of Earle Liederman, His brother rats never tired of heaping manv honors upon his manlv shoulders. ,. , • Needless to sav, the femmes hearts played leap-frog when they beheld this tall, straight, and handsome sergeant swinging down the company street. O ' Toole started a bit late but he has certainly made up for lost time, judging from the mail he receives. It is not b ecause of your military or scholastic abilities, Mike, but rather that you are the man who calls forth our admiration. Your place in our hearts stands out as vividly as your red hair and rosy cheeks. Tis V. M. I. ' s loss when you graduate, and the world ' s gain. Au revoir, Mike. iriuU f H—l! Wink as one of our cheerleaders, and a good one. His sleeves have never been adorned with chevrons, but his prestige as an O. G. leads us to believe that the powers that be have passed over another good man. He is one of the best rifle shots in his class In fact his work was so recognized that he was the only member of the Cavalry unit who was not required to fire on the range at Fort Myer. He was one of the social elite of barracks, as along with Pop Hopkins, he led for some time the famous Smithys. In view of these achievements, one can see that he has very gracefully overcome his two great handicaps — Emporia and Electricity. Wink says that his real forte is the fair sex, and he regularly attended the distribution of the mail, looking for that letter from home. We have a strong fear that he will get lost in the woods yet. Wink is a man who will fool you all. Outwardly, just a bit more carefree than the average, he has attended his work with that seriousness of effort which is rewarded only with ultimate success. Although he continually feared for that dip he seems to have been blessed with an uncanny ability to fool himself, and in the end he came through. He has made a friend of every Keydet with whom he has come in contact simply because of his likable geniality. Twenty-seven holds for you, Wink, that close affection which only one Brother Rat can hold for another, and hopes that your cup may contain just a little more of the sweet and a little less of the bitterness of life. Be Yourself l|S r ' ' 4 Fx yf m [enry Fulton Brewingtox, Salisbur U.S. Chemical Enijinecring Born 1904. Matriculated 1923. Artillery Uk Mick, ■•Ik. Brc :. lull. Third Class — Corp. Company F. pany F. Lciirior Orchestra. O. R. P.. First Class — Pvt. Company F. Leader Fourth Class — Pvt. Company F. Orchestra. Mil. 1 Orchestra. Maryland Club. Second Class — Pvt. Con Music Manager Class Minstrel. Marshal Final Ball. Orchestra, Hop Committee, O. R. P., Marshal Final G Yes, it was a bright and shiny day, but a very different day. There «as music in the air, when H blew into the Q. M. D. and w.ts told to try this one, Mr. and put these on. He started right out to fill a large hole in the Ramblin ' Keydets with his uncanny and varied musical ability. His Third Class year started off with a crescendo, and though it was more or less empty the first half, he donned chevrons after make-overs. During this year, his orchestral ability was also directed in the sphere of composing. The next year, he smoked on the stoop like all the rest of the second classmen, and aspired to be a chemist of note, so Ik soon learned how to make all the vile odors. Secretly, we think that this was a reaction from the big summer in Paris with the Ramblin ' Keydets. Then, our H blossomed into various things, first classman, leader of the orchestra, great composer, versifi er, or What have you? He learned all about the big guns at Camp Meade, and he was quite a gunner, in Baltimore, especially. . Iwavs, our H. Ik aspires to lead his fuss makers across the seas again, and the crowned courts, rather than the uncrowned courts ill hear him then. But Ik, we want you to be careful how you treat those |ueens. May you always comfort some one as you have comforted your roommates with little ditties, after taps. And may you also become a broker rather than broke. SiC v. iat I mtanf John Lindsay Builder, Birmingham, Ala. B.S. Civil Enyinccrinij Born 1905. Matriculated 1923. Cavalry Macr Bill Lin, V E, Alabama Club. Rat Basketball Squad. Third Class — Corp. lub. Company Baseball. Sefiiiicl Class — Pvt. Company B, Hell C. B.. Assistant Manager Baseball. Cadet Staff. Company Baseball. Alabama Club. 1 Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company B. O. G. ' s Association, Alabama Club. A. S. ?r Company Athletics, Editorial Staff ■ ' Cadet. Photographic Editor • ' 1927 Bomb. ■ mpanv. Color Guard. University Club, Marshal Final German. Company B, Alab Hounds, A. S. C Marshal C. E., M The Wh It is doubtful if old ' Bama will ever send to the Institute a better representative than the one appearing above. Upsetting all traditions and kicking the proverbial dope bucket completely full of holes, Lin has come through with flying colors. He was slated by those who came before him from his native city of Birmingham, to become a member of the famous Beta Rho ' s, but he fooled them. Greeted with the words: My God, another Bull Rat froin Birmingham, Bill stepped out to show them what a great little burg Birmingham really was. Lindsay went through the usual pangs of rat-hood with the rest of us, and he was one of those sixty lucky mortals to receive the coveted chevrons at Finals. However, Lin and the authorities just couldn ' t get together on things, and as a result, he lost, as is usual in such cases. Despite the permanent tough luck in playing soldier, Bill found plenty of things to do. He was a member of the famous H. H. organization during his Second Class year, and a ' so one of the few who help to edit The Cadet. As a First Classman he took the heavy responsibility of being Photographic Editor of The Bomb. As can be seen from gazing at the preceding photograph, Lin is no dodo. Indeed, the feminine world is in continual turmoil when he is around — and many hops have marked the scene of his triumphs. Lin has a ready smile, a pleasant disposition, and is a true friend. Above all, he is a gentleman of the type th.it rings true. G.iod luck to ynu, old boy. Company C, ' Presbyterian Church Club, North Carolina Club. Third • C. Secreta ry-Tr.asurer North Carolina Club, Presbyterian Chunh Club. Company ' ■C. ' North Carolina Club, . . P. S. A., ••Sniper Staff, Presbv- Marshal Fina Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company C ' North Carolina Club, s Assofiation. Yacht Club. •■Bomb- StafT, -Sniper-- Staff. Marshal Final F  urth Class Class— Pvt. C Second Class Dick signed on the dotted line with the rest of his lirother rats in 1923, and entered the house of hardships. It was not long before we knew him — alwa s ready with a word of good cheer for those in trouble and never too busy to help. He was not able to spend the entire year with us, but the following fall he returned, fully determined to make up for lost time. He faced many difficulties during that year, but he came out on top, smiling. He joined the ranks of the Liberal Artists, and he hasn ' t yet learned to overcome that hay-hitting complex. Nevertheless, he did well ; in fact, his work was above the average. Camp held no terrors for ' Dick. Baltimore and Catonsville served as excellent playgrounds for this thrill-seeking little hoy with the cute voice, and he didn ' t miss very much. He was one of the famous Bolshevik members of Mr. Meade ' s Company --B, and, little as he was, he took a large part in curbing the hateful P. M. C. attitude. From what has gone before, it would not be hard to predict that -Dickie is somewhat of a dog. The last one is always his girl. He had so many during his stay here that we hesitate to count them. Kid did excellent work for the ' -Sniper and the Cadet. He seems to have a business man ' s brain, but he says that he doesn ' t want to sell flowers again — never. We admire -Dick for his ever-present smile and for his ready wit. He is an agree- able coiupanion on all occasions. He is adept at ' -shooting the bull, but we never tire of him. You did well, Dick, old bov. We salute vou. S u- ' s III, ' iiittlcst i iil ill lilt =L orld. i Fourth Class — Pvt. Cor Sniper Staff. Jackson pany F. President K Sniper. Assistant M H. St. G. T. Carmichael, Jr.. Kyrock, Ky. B.S. Civil Enrjinecrintj Born 1907. Matriculated 1923. Artillery Saint, Sla ' vedriver, Harry ompanv P. Episcopal Church Club. Third Class — Corp. Company F. Society. Company Foothall. Second Class — Q. M. Sgt. Com- tuclsv Club. Secretary and Treasurer A. S. C. E.. Circulation Manager ger isasketball. Wrestling and Boxing. Associate Editor 1926 Bomb. Final Ball. Committee, Honor Battery Camp Meade. Hellhounds, Marshal Final Ball. First Class 1st Lieut. Company B. Editor-in-Chief 1927 Bomb. General Court. Honorary Member Sniper Staff, Hop Committee. Company Football. Chairman Floor Committee A. S. C. E.. Ken- tucky Club. The White Company. V. C. Marshal Final German. One fine day in September, the subject of this sketch came mournfully into Lexington from the wilds of Kentucky, via the Virginia Creeper. He entered the oblivion of Rat- hood soon after, and the rest of that long year was spent in being as inconspicuous as possible. Saint emerged at Finals with stars and chevrons, and it was not long before his influence and good fellowship was really felt throughout the class. At the end of the turbulent Third Class year, we found Harry with stars again and a high ranking sergeant. His mutation continued during the Second Class year, and he was elected Circulation Manager of the Sniper, quite an honor for one other than a First Classman. The greatest honor, however, came when Saint was elected Editor of The Bomb, and his earnest and sincere hard work cannot be too deeply appreciated. There were few activities in which Saint was not included during his last year at the Institute. He was First Lieutenant of E Company and he never let things slide. For three years he wore stars and he kept up his excellent academic work to the end. We cannot forget Saint ' s impassioned eloquence as he stood up before the A. S. C. E., Gentlemen, Kyrock is a good pavement, and if you please sirs, it is the best pavement. Neither will the occupants of O-P-Q2 suite ever make up the sleep lost, due to his invariable announcement, I ' m prepared to sit up indefinitely. We will be glad to ride over your bridges, Saint, old man, and we know that you will make as good a Civil Engineer as you have a brother rat. There ' s t ial d JVise again ' Lawrence Scott Carson, Jr., Chattanooga, Teiin. B.S. Civil Enginicring Born 1904. Matriculated 1923. Cavalry Larry Fuurtli riass — Pvt. Company D, Rat Wrestliiip Team, Louisiana Club, Polo Squad. Third Class — Pvt. Company D, Wrestling Squad. Polo Squad, GeorKia Club. Second Cla.ss — Isi Sgt Company B. Polo Squad, Wrestling Squad, A. S. C. E., Marshal Final Ball. First ria.s.s — Pvt. Company D, Tennessee Club. A. S. C. E.. Wrestling Squad. O. G. ' s . s, io.lallon Marshal Final Gorman. Larry spent a few months at West Point but realized his error before it was too late, and joined the hosts of V. M. I. We can sympathize with West Point in their loss, but we exult in it, for their loss was our gain. During his first year, Larry attaiiied more suc- cess than most of his brother rats. He was a regular on the rat wrestling team and quite a favorite with the old cadets. Larry began his Second Class year as a Q. M. Sergeant, but he was soon promoted to the rank of First Sergeant, and was efficient without eagerness, a happv state seldom found at V. M. L Larry returned as a First Classman and was informed that he must linger another vear; the authorities were loathe to see him leave and conspired to detain him. One pays for the favor of the gods. Larry repeated the first half of the Second Class and then left, to return in September. When September came along, a different Larry returned. He had become more serious and we soon learned that he was suffering from a heart attack. We are afraid that the attack will prove fatal to his celibacy. He mutter sstrange things in his sleep. Larry has elected to follow a military career. We prophesy a rapid change from one bar to two bars, and from two bars to maple leaves, and from maple leaves to eagles, and finally to stars. Larry, know that wherever you go, and in whatever field of endeavor you choose to apply yourself, that you have our heartiest wishes for an unmitigated success. Got a Spi-cial William Stafford Carson, North Adams, Mass. B.S. Elfctrical Enijineering Born 1904. Matriculated 1923. Artillery Fourth Class — Pvt. Company F, Yankt-e Club. Third Class — Corp. Company Baseball. Yankee Club. Second Class — Color Sgt.. A. I. E. E., A Company Y ' ankee Club. Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Second Lieut. Com tive Committee A. I. E. E., Company Baseball. O. D. ' s . ssociatioi hal Final Ge Four years ago Slim decided to leave his native Puritan State for parts South. After emerging from the oblivion of his rat year, he proved that you can ' t keep a good man do« n by vinning his chevrons at make-overs. From that time on, his career as a military man gained by leaps and bounds, and when Finals came around he joined the battalion staff as color sergeant. In this capacity he proved his worth and as a First Classman wore lieutenant ' s chevrons. As a Second Classman Staff decided to try his luck as an elec- trician, and has since been repenting at leisure. His name seldom failed to appear in the Who ' s Who at the Hops. There he was in his prime as one of the select big dogs. At Camp Meade his record was an enviable one. For this he was decorated as one of the five best artillerymen. During the four years of his cadet life, as an officer, a friend, and a peach of a fellow, few can equal him, Slim held for four years the lonesome honor of being the tallest man in the Corps. Just how a man could grow so long was a favorite topic for mess-hall discussion. Even D. B. was forced to look up to him. His record at the Institute has been of the best. It is needless to say that his stay here was unmarred by clashes, either with the authorities or with his equals. We wish you good luck, Slim. tl ' hat! Only four letters today f f Irntf IV C. Company Basohall. Lnuisia Baspliall. Louisiana Club. Sermirt Cla.- Louisiana Club, Company Rid Company BasebaH. A. S. C. E German. Club. Thiril ClBWi- -Pvt. Companv C. Compai shal Final Ball. First rla !v ssociation. President Louisiai Fourth nns,s — Pvt. pany C. Compan Baseball, A. S. C. E., Louisiana Club, Company Ride Team. Ma Pvt. Company C. Club. Marshal Final This short little rat crossed the edge of the parade ground one September morning in 1923, and entered the Corps, by vay of the superintendent ' s office, for a period of four all too short years. He seldom, if ever, was missing from those functions which all rats enjoy so much, but nevertheless he came through the first year vith colors flying and a high stand. The next year a thing happened which of necessity must remain unexplained, but it can be guessed. This running Third Classman ' s sleeve was never defaced by those things called chevrons. Irene, as he had come to be called, aspired to become a Civil Engineer, and was thereby forced to become a member of the far-famed and much-feared Syndi- cate of the I ' niversity, after he had spent six weeks grooming horses and had become m.uch beloved by the numberless calic nf the Nation ' s Capitol. Fort Myer will long re- member this dashing youth. The last year has passed, and it hurts to think that it may be a long time before we can entice Irene away from Shreveport, which is so proud to claim him as her son. We watched him grow from the small youth mentioned above to a tall young man of infinite character. We know that the fight through which he went during that four years has made, from excellent material, a man to be admired and loved by all who come in contact with him. Man, your Hr ' er Rats part w itli miu in tears, but they say to you that you are valued as a friend and as a brother. We of old ' i are backing you for all time. Till a man. e, Vice-Pr all. First Class — Pvt. Coi ne and Wrestling, A. P. S. Council, Company Baseball, Roanoke Club, Marshal Fina One cool September morning in 1922, a somewhat sophisticated young chap with clear blue eves and crisp curly hair boldly entered the superintendent ' s office. He called for a matriculation card and rashly affixed his signature to it. The ink had hardly dried when a burlv sergeant grabbed our hero by the arm and marched him to barracks. Beck burst forth from his hibernation, at Finals, with his sleeve decorated at its lower extremity with unsolicited chevrons. Chap sailed through the troubled seas of third Classdom serene and unscathed. When Finals again came around, his chevrons had moved up his sleeve to a point just above the elbow. Beck ' s Second Class year was but another series of triumphs. But after that year there was a crash, a moment of indecision and, finally, a recovery. On the football field, Beck worked assiduously. Since the days when he was a lowly rat, he was a member of the A squad, and though never a member of the first team, he deserves unlimited praise. There are few men with sufficient nerve and stamina to work tirelessly on the football field, year after year, for no reward whatsoever. During his First Class year Beck filled the arduous position of manager of boxing and wrestling. He was as eminently succesfsul in filling this position as he was in all his undertakings while a cadet. After Finals, Beck journeys to the wilds of Notrh Carolina in search of fame and fortune. There is no doubt in our mind that he will find them both. It is hard to bid a friend good-bye, but then a parting is but a forerunner of a meeting again. Go on. ' ' ■( m iJL, )axiel Boone Cha.mrers, Jr.. Baltimore, Md. AM. Liberal .Iris Born 1907. MatricLiKited 1924. Infantry D. B., Dan ' l Boon Third Class Pvt Companv . . Rat Football Stiuad. Company Football. Rat Boxine Team. Maryland Club. Second Class— Pvt. Company -A. Varsity Boxing. Monogram Club. Company Rifle Team. Maryland Club, Marshal Final Ball. First Cloj — Pvt. Company A. arsity Boxing Team, Monogram Club, Rifle Team. Maryland-D. C. Club, Marshal Final German. In that long-legged Mister Chambers, Lady Baltimore sent us one of her tallest sons, a credit to the Institute. Within a day, those vho had become familiar with barracks life through experience of a year or more, knew the name • ' Daniel Boone, designating a tall, muscular, and somewhat extraordinary person. Although well disciplined from the first, his rathood tribulations were considerably alleviated by creditable performance in the ring. Returning next September to enter the Second Class, Daniel Boone chose Liberal Arts, the best foundation for his future legal studies. The innumerable temptations of his elevated status soon resulted in regular searches for the proverbial gold brick, searches which developed into a habit unbroken to the last. ■D. B. ' s time came after niid- ear exams — boxing season. His success was rewarded with a Monogram, which insured a place in the Monogram Figure for that little girl from Baltimore. Many months of the final year had passed before Kitten could get a cape long enough, and excess demerits deprived him of another F. C. P. It is said that one of the greatest advantages the Institute has to offer is the friend- ships formed through close contact. You have certainly made good your opportunity. It will be hard to leave you, Dan, but we know that you are going on to a successful career. Holy go to lu-ll! aA . ' Frederick Howard Chambers, Washington, D. C. B.S. Electrical Engineering Born 1906. Matriculated 1923. Engineers Freddie, Monk -Pvt. Company A, Assoria ociate Literary Editor Snip Associate Literary Editor O. G. ' s Association, Md.-D.C. Club, per lolirrli Class — Pvt. Company A. Third Class Snipri. JSet ' iiiid Clasf — Pvt. Company A. As Ball, A. I. K. i:. Urst Class — Pvt. Company ■■. ous Editor Cadet. Outrage Editor 1927 Bomb, marshal Final Gciman. A bunch of boys were whooping it up — not in the Malamute Saloon — ' twas in one of the spacious saloons of the Creeper, and the whooping consisted of a friendly Black Jack game, instigated and enjoyed by one Mutt Jamerson and his playmate, Freddy, who were about to embark on a four-vear voyage over the stormy sea of Institute life. Of his rathood little or nothing is known — he himself admits that he was so mixed up during that period of humble subjection that he can ' t remember much about it. With his entrance into the third class came the beginning of a long membership in the Tourists ' Club, came, also, terror to the rats — who does not know of the terrible team of Chambers and Huff, the scourge of the newly cadet? It was this year that Sir Sniper proved himself a bright young fellow by adopting Monk. All went well until we became second classmen, when Fred made the fatal mistake of joining those brothers in sorrow, the ambition Steinmetzticians. He spent most of his time studying the habits of tourists by walking among them as they sought what has so often proved an enigma — the gold brick. Between tours he did his bit for the Sniper and wished that he had taken Arts. But not until his last year was his literary talent fiilly appreciated. As Humorous Editor of the Cadet, he has literally given the Ups and Downs a fit, and as for the Outrage in this, our liomb, just judge for yourself. The publications as a group and individually are to be congratulated on having annexed Monk and reaped the fruit of his wise cracks. Fred you have made a mark for yourself here, and we know, now that we are parting, that you will make a bigger mark when you get going in life, so here ' s luck and success to you, lad, and goodbye. Them damn Chinks . . K i3 M Alexander Jones Cheek, Jr., Heiulfrson, N. C. U.S. Civil Engineering Born 1905. Matriculated 1923. Infantry Alex ' Fourth Class — Pvt. Company •■F. Rat Basketball. Rat Baseball, N. C. Club. Third Class — Pvt. Company A, Rirte Team, Basketball Squad, Varsity Baseball, Monogram Club. X. C. Club. Second Class — Set. Company ■■. , Basketball Squad, Varsity Baseball. Monogram Club. A. S. C. E.. N. C. Club, Marshal Final Ball. Firs Cla.ss — Pvt. Company ■•A. Basketball Squad. Varsity Baseball. Monogram Club, O. G. ' s . ssociation. Episcopal Church Club. N. C. Club. Yacht Club, Marshal Final German. The somewhat lengthy gentleman appearing above is quite capable of attracting at- tention. Although he is not First Captain, nor yet first Jackson-Hope, he is compensated by a genial personality and a continual smile. Hailing from the Old North State, Alex has absorbed the atmosphere of the true South, which has given him the poise and dignity of a true gentleman. He can enjoy life under the most difficult circumstances, and he is at home in any crowd. . . the hops he was the brightest star of our firmament, and he never missed having at least two giri for every dance. Alex seemed to be in an unusual hury for that dip, so he began life here as a Third Class rat. The call of ' 27 was irresistible, however, and he joined us the followin; year. He has been a valuable asset to basketball and baseball from the very first, and as a result he was awarded the coveted monogram. Alex was a member of the famous Camp Meade Syndicate, and his pranks in Catonsville and Baltimore will not soon be forgotten. A member of Mr. Meade ' s Com- pany B, he displayed all the indications of a Keydet at an R. O. T C. camp vhat you are, We know e know what vou can do. Go to it Take me to the P. E DoxALD William Clark, Dallas, Texas B.S. Civil Engineering Born 1905. Matriculated 1923. Infantry Pat, D. Jf. mpanv A. Texas Club. I Final Ball, lirst C ' los.s- shal Final German. O. G.s Second (lass — Pvt. Co Third Class — 1 A. s. c. E.. : Episcopal Cho Back in the good-old-days of nineteen hundred and twenty-three, before women governors became prominent, a young lad decided to tear himself from his pet herd of young cows and hie himself off to an education factory. Pat hails from Texas where they drink ' em straight and the word chaser is obsolete. After a verv warm reception, Pat tendered his nice rawhide chaps to Fanny Dooley, donned a suit of natty grey and exchanged his two guns for one perfectly good Springfield, size 10. With his change in environment he also changed his manners; assuming a very upright posture as becomes the dignity of a Rat. Pat having demonstrated himself to be something of a high brow, was shoved into the Third Class. At the beginning of his Second Class year, Pat selected the diffi- cult course of Civil Engineering as his objective, and as a result, he eventually joined the ranks of those attending L ' Universite de Hospitale. Having spent a year in travel, he returned to his dear old Alma Mater to graduate with his own brother rats. Pat has successfully prevented any chevrons from ever contaminating his trim sleeve and now in his final year he is a sophisticated member of the O. G. ' s Association and worthy of his sword and sash. He will forever remain dear to the hearts of those who heard him play his melodious sax in the Six-Sour-Sotted-Summer-School-Syncopators. A quiet reserved lad, with a smiling face, and a magnetic personality which radiates humor, wit, and those characteristics which attract everyone, we cannot fail to hold a place of esteem for D. V. Here ' s luck to you, Pat, boy, and may success be yours in every endeavor. Vou have fought a good fight; may the spoils of victory be yours. Au revoir, but not goodbye. should li-o-ope so. Everett Boaz Comer. Fort Worth, Texas .I.Ii. Liberal .Iris Bom 1906. Matriculated 1923. Artillery Bozo, Boaz K.i irth Class— Pvt. ConiDany ■h .. 1 . oinpany Fo otball. i-ni A. H. K A., Compa nv Basel- Honor Battery Cai IP Mea.l. Ma nafe ' er Compan Football Mil nage r Cadet. Marshal 1 Ijall. Texas Clul.. Tliiril flass — Corp. Company xas dull. Si i-onil Clas! — Sgt. Company C, Te.xas Club. Cadef Staff. )927 Class Minstrel. First Class — Pvt. Company C. ' A. P. S. A.. Texas Club. O. G. ' s Association. Advenlslnt; This is our own Bozo — a loyal keydet and a staunch Texan. He blew in with the rest of the mob, pulled in his chin and passed away the first year ot his cadelship without rubbing anyone ' s fur the wrong way. When Finals came along, and it began to rain chevrons, Boaz was caught without an umbrella. In fact, he didn ' t even profit by his first experience, for he was caught again the next year. Everett has a hobby. He is undoubtedly the champion sightseer of all times. Before he consented to come out to the Institute to matriculate, when he first arrived in Lexington, he insisted on first seeing the architectural and natural beauties of the city. On Corps visits to Richmond, Roanoke and Charleston, Ev could be observed walking with wondering gaze down the main street of the town, seeking a high point of vantage from which to view the work of man with appreciative eyes. To witness Bozo ' s ability as a business man, one must inerely turn to an issue of The Cadet where he, as Advertising Manager, succeeded in crowding the Editorial Staff ' s work out of the paper. His consistent efforts at bothering advertisers inay have annoyed them, but those efforts put The Cadet on a firm financial basis, Boaz is another of these much-mail Big Dogs. Never does the postman disappoint him. Yes, you have it, our little curly-headed subject, with the poetic far-away look in his eyes, is in love. Everett, you ' re one of the most dependable men we have ever known. What more can be said except that we love you as onI one Brother Rat can love another. ' bout if. ' Frank Allen Crockett, Roanoke, Va. J.B. Liberal Arts Born 1903. Matriculated 1923. Infantry Cherry, Pop, Cricket Fourth Class — Pvt. Company F, Rat Football, Rat Basketball, Captain Rat Baseball, Roanoke Club Tiiird Class — Corp. Company A, Football, Varsity Baseball, Roanoke Club, Monogram Club. Second Class — Sgt. Company A, Varsity Football, Varsity Baseball, Roanoke Club, Marshal Final Ball, Hop Committee, A. P, S. A., Monogram Club. Fii-st Class — Pvt. Company ■■A ■■ Varsity Football, Captain Varsity Baseball, President O. G. ' s Association. Secretary- Treasurer Yaclit Club. D.T., President Roanoke Club, Monogram Club, Hop Committee. Marshal il Gi Ho rt, A. P. S. A. Shortly after the Corps returned from the mid-year furlough in 1923, a few new faces were to be seen among us. One of beaming countenance and clear-cut features attracted out attention at once. It was none other than Cherry Crockett, arriving in the fashion of a late school-boy and expressing the best of timidity and reserve that is always to be seen in a new cadet. He immediately became one of our most active members, taking a great interest in class and sc hool activities. We soon found him Captain of the rat baseball team. Coming from a great family of athletes, it was only natural for him to rise to superior heights as a baseball pitcher, and he became captain of the 1927 team. However, Cherry ' s possibilities and talents were not only limited to athletics alone. Asa musician he gave us many hours of pleasure with his songs and minstrel productions. He organized and promoted The Black-faced Follies of 1926, the first minstrel for V. M. I. in quite a few years. He took part in many of the class activities by virtue of his steady and consistent ways, and has always been among the leaders. He was elected President of the famous and well known Officers of the Guard ' s Association; an honor of no small merit. As a man he greets you with a smile and a good word ; as a classmate he Is one to be loved and cherished. He has but one weakness in our estimation — the ladies. So calic beware, for a Big Dog ' s bark echoes many miles. We must bid you good-bye. We know that the future will be full of the best that dame fortune has to offer. Jl ' e ' lt see about it. Stump alias Dopev hails from Cobbler To vn. He arrived here with reputation to live down, ' having been preceded by another Dopey. He readily won a place in the hearts of his brother rats and got along unusually well with the old cadets, since he was a member of the rat football and wrestling teams. During Stump ' s stav at the Institute, he and Brother Polk became great friends having been made an apostle of that august personage on more occasions than one. He readily demonstrated his abilitv to get into trouble and get out of it also. At camp, Dopey was mixed up with evervthing and could usually be found with the boys on free nights ' in Catonsville, Baltimore or Washington. It was at Fort Meyer that he won fame on the horseshoe courts. Dopey was another one of the famous Chemistry Section, which broke all records even beat the Civil Engineers at their own game of surveying. He was a hard worker on the wrestling squad for four years, and his work excellent. In his First class year, he arrived in barracks one morning at +:oo .A. M. his friend. Polk, calmlv gave him four months for it. Stump is a likable fellow. He is cheerful, energetic, capabl of man vou like to bum around with. Best of luck, Stump. nd nd ras nd nial — the kind Born 1906. Matriculated Cavalry Yank, Yancey, Cliickcn ?lub. Rat Football Squaci, Rat Baseball Squa Conlpan ■ B. Secretary Alabama Club. Varsi ■h Club. Second Class — Color Sgt. Vic Club. A. S. C. B.. Football Squad, Baseball Squad. . First riass — 2nd Lieut. Company B. Alabama O. D. ' s Association. Football Squad. Presbyter Fiiurth Class — Pyt. Company --B. Alabama Presbyterian Church Club. Third Class — Py Football Squad. C. T. Canadian Club, Pre.sby President Alabama Club. C. T.. D. T.. Smithy Presbyterian Church Club. Marshal Final Bal Club. C. T.. D. T.. Bomb Staff. A S. C. E. Church Club, Marshal Final German. ' Twas earl) ' on a September morn vhen, to the beat of Turnouts and the din of assemblies, out rolled none other than the Duke of Eufaula, Chicken Dean, himself. Along with all the rest of us, Yank caught his share as a rat. But, like the man that he is, he looked his rat days square in the face and carried on. On his return as a Third Classman his winning smile and staunch background brought him to the fore more so than ever. But, even though of the best, his days were numbered, for his popularity gained him one of those coveted C. T ' s, which Keydets call an honor of honors but which the powers above call otherwise. Hence, Puss had to make a short visit to Auburn. But the opening of the Second Class year found Yank back with us with a will to work and win — and he did. He at once entered the ranks of the non-coms, and later, the Staff. He was the same old Chicken, with a smile for all. First Class year found him with those coveted chevrons, which he so well deserved. Having set the tasks of love as ide as foolishness, he now entered the last lap of the journey to a Dip, standards high, as usual. It ' s hard to tell you goodbye, Yank — we ' ve learned to love you as a brother and we ' ll miss you more than words can tell. Your cheerful smile, your wonderful personality, and your noble character will long be the dearest of memories to us. In parting we wish you the best of everything, Old Man; may you have that bounty of success and happiness which is due you. If ' liere ' s my mail, Steivf g£ r , ' ? Mb. Thinl « ' liiss — Pvt. Company C. ' L ' liurch Club. SpcoiuI rlnss — Set Church Club. Texas Club, DeMol pany •■C. O. R. P., Bomb - ■ ■ Club, 51: John [.AiMLS Delaxv, Galveston, Texas B.S. Chemical Engiueerin j Born 1907. Matriculated 1924 Engineers . . , ., Du, Baby Face Toxa DcMolay Club, Presbyterian Football Squad. President Presbyterian •lub Marshal Final Ball. First Class— 2nd Lieutenant Com- Slafr, Texas Club, Captain Company Football. DeMolay Club. byterian Chur The long train rattled across the prairie and wound through the cactus, while ' J. J. sat in the Pullman calm ' v awaiting— he knew not what. He was leaving his little home in Galveston on the Gulf and was headed for a place called The West Point of the South to try his luck as a soldier — one of those things he had read about in his childhood davs. The Lone Star was indeed going out of Texas. He was last seen disappearing through the Washington Arch and the long year of rathood had begun. The ensuing weeks came thick and fast and he soon learned the ropes. He proved to us during his rathood that he was a football player of no mean ability, and that academically he was almost perfect. Lo and bcho ' d— he wore stars on his arm. An infantryman bv choice, he soon changed his plans by joining the ranks of the Fight- ing Engineers and casting his lot with the chemists he launched an attack in his Second class year that was stopped only by graduation. Due to his military ability, stripes were soon .-idded to the stars that already adorned his sleeve. After the smoke of the finals of his Second class year had cleared away we saw- Lieutenant ' s chevrons and still that star upon his sleeve, representing a year of earnest effort that landed him so near the top of his class that he was second only to one. _ I. y when vou step up to grasp that weM earned sheepskin your career as a keydet willbeended, but your career as a civilian will have begun again, and: No matter what your trials may be, we know voull meet them true. And justify that love and faith and pride we have in you. Yoo-hoo-lioo. yf Some people are masters of the art of seeking the elusive gold brick, others rise to the height of military glory, and there are still others who achieve fame in the academic world. We, who are acquainted with the young man pictured above, know him to be a rare combination of these three types. Desirous of a well-rounded education, George elected the Liberal Arts course. His clever mind enables him to grasp the most difficult ideas at a glance. With this quality what obstacle caimot be overcome? At the same time, Des is one of the foremost disciples of the Great God Morpheus. At Camp Meade, O ' e Des worked along with the rest of us when we worked. But then, during the wee small hours while we rested, he sought recreation elsewhere. The execution of various functions on the part of the O. G. ' s Association rested in his hands. George has a predilection for managing things and besides, who is he that ques- tions the choice of the O. G. ' s? Always reticent concerning affaires de coeur, Des imparts no definite information. We do know, however, that his motto is One in every port. When a keydet becomes worthy of that, he is in the class with the Big Dogs. Well, Des, more power to you. ery few of us are able to interest even one at a time. Des, as for a parting word, we are at a loss. We have known you for four long years — years which would have been exceedingly weary, had we not been surrounded by true friends like you. And now, on the threshold of life, we wish you even greater success. ' 27 will be looking at you, old man, and may you never forget your Brother Rats. Noiv Id me tell you about Florida The gentleman whose likeness appears on this page is none other than Legs Dunn. He has had an eventful career at the Institute, which began way back in 1923. The olil cadets made it prettv hot for him in those days, and numerous sheenies kept him bu y. Finals came, and Legs swore he wasn ' t coming back in the Fall. We believe him to be a man of his word; so he must have been just foolin, ' because the first sight that met our eves was this six and a half feet of humanity. lion Quixote began his Third class year with a wi ' d desire to ride the nags which pull the 75 ' s of the Artillerv. He was on the ground part of the time during this course of instruction, but in the end, he developed into a better rider than the average. He made the polo squad, and he was given Nigger, a beautiful, spirited, black horse, to rule at aitillerv drill. , i i.- u-i- As time went oii, Legs became known not only for his riding, but for his ability to hit the bull ' s eye. He w.as an expert in the use of the rifle and pistol, and for two years, was one of the outstanding members of the rifle team. Legs is the quiet, retired type; a hard worker. He studies and pla earnestness. He delights in having the compan of women, and from - lie progresses pretty well with them. He ' s just an all-around good fellow. -lias r,-v,-ill. ith the same e have seen. ' ,. Robert August Earle. Reading 5. Civil Enyinerritig Born 1906. Matriculated 1923. Artillery Fourth Class — Pvt. Company E, Yankee Club. l::ii Hr.Mling Squad. Third Class — Corp. Companv E. Yankee Club. Company Football. .-.■..iiil (la-- — Sgt. Company E. Assistant Manager Track. Editorial Staff Cadet. Yankee ihii. II II Mounds. A. S. C. E.. Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Companv E. O. G. ' s A .. 1:1 1 i.ui, .Manager Rat Basketball, News Editor Cadet, Yankee Club, Company Football, Mai.sluil I ' inal German. Due to Bob ' s ability to adapt himself quickly to the existing conditions, he weathered the storms and trials of rathood vith little difficulty. Bob ' s excellent record established during the rat year vas justly rewarded, as September, 1924, found him wearing not only the highly coveted chevrons of a corporal, but also the stars of distinction in academic work. Bob continued to progress through the Third Class year; his personality winning him a permanent position in the hearts of his brother rats. The beginning of the Second Class year found him well on the way to success. The chevrons moved from the forearm to the more dignified position above the elbow. Bob chose to cast his lot with the Civil Engineers. A very wise decision this was, indeed, as he turned out to be one of the leaders of this department. By this time Bob ' s ability as a writer was recognized, and he was added to the Cadet staff. Due to hard work as an assistant manager he was made manager of the rat basketball team. With these important positions he ran lights and plaved on the typewriter late into the night, up in O-P-Q-3. According to Bob, South America is his goal. But wherever he goes, or whatever he does, he will have two things to rely on which are essentials of success — an ever cheerful personality and plenty of energy. Bob, we are all behind you, and when you come back to the first reunion we expect to see you high up in the engineering field. don I mailer: ' i u ' P- ' j ■J yUTHER Washington El). ro ' DS. Xortolk, B.S. Electrical Enijinrerinij Born 1905. Matriculated 1923. Artillery Luther, Emo, Big Swced ,...i. I ' lmrtli Class — Pvt. Ct Conipiiny B, Coitiua Class — Sgt. Company First Class — Pvt Rltlc Team, Com mpa ■ any A. Rat. Football Team. TkluwatiT Club. Tliinl Cla.«s — Corp. I ootball, Wiestllng Squad, Company Baseball. Norfolk Club. Srcuod • Norlolk Club. Wrestling Squad. A. I. E. E.. Marshal Final Ball. y B. Norfolk Club. A. I. E. E., Wrestling Squad, Company Football, eball Team, Marshal Final German. Hailing from the Mtropolis of Tidewater, Norfolk, Big Sweed began the duties of a new cadet early on the morning of September 3, 1923. By knowing the various and sundry tricks of military life and finding his place on the rat football and baseball team. Luther was able to skim through his rat year with little trouble. Finals brought him the coveted stripes. As a third classman, he made the varsity s(iuad of the big team. He succeeded in making his way out of the difficulties of that year, and at Finals, he received sergeant ' s chevrons. But all things must end and at the following make-overs, his sleeve was left bare. , „ . . , , Emo decided to follow electricity and soon became entangled in P. Foot ' s sinusoidal curves. As a result he was forced to take a post-graduate course at Mayo ' s little uni- versity. His First class year was tiuiet except that Luther was sometimes worried about that little girl who lived somewhere in the vicinity of Staunton. It is rumored that she cared neither for stars nor stripes, but he would never have needed them, anyway. Although not a possessor of the monogram, Luther was always among the first who responded to the call for football, baseball and wrestling. Men like that deserve as much credit as the star player, and they are as important to the team as the first-string line, itself. . . We admire you, Luther, because you have grit. Vou have faced many difficulties during your career here, and you have stood up to them. We know that you will keep it up. Curses — Great Caesar. : i ' V. ea: I ' ,- ' ' -2 H Bexjamix Earl Exdicott, Richmond, Va. B.S. Chemical Engineering Born 1906. Matriculated 1923. Cavalrv Jack, Slud Fourtli Class — Pvt. Company ■ ' C. DeMolay Club. R Class — Pvt. Company C. Company Football. Wi-i Rifle Team. Company Baseball. Second Class — Pv DeMolay Club, Richmond Club. Varsity Wrestling. G H.. Company Baseball. Marshal Final Ba DeMoIav Club. Baseball. Vice- Final German. Vrestling Tea ng Squad. DeMolav ompany C. O. R. P.. ' Team. Rifle Team. Monoi First Class — Pvt. Company C. O. R Richmond Club. Third Jack made a reputation for himself by his feats of strength during his four years at V. M. I. He has muscles of iron and knows ho v to use them. He passed through the rat year with very little trouble, and embarked on the stormy seas of the Third class year. The laws of gravity have no meaning for Endy. As an acrobat on both the rings and horizontal bar he is without a peer. If he had a tail, we would certainly believe him to be one of the peculiar species classified b ' Darwin. He was elected captain of the gym team and given a monogram during his last year. He made the varsity wrestling team during the same year, doing excellent work and winning another monogram. He decided to become one of the followers of Ole Rat and he succeeded in struggling through that ditticult course of Chemical Engineering, grumbling sometimes about the amazing number of highbrows who had to be in the same section. Jack has lost no sleep over military honors, and his sleeves have been untarnished. Although he might have made a good officer, he cares nothing for military life. A quiet nature, an omnipresent smile, a frank, earnest disposition, Endy is a man to be admired. Good luck, old fellow. All. ' Hell. Rat Foo tball Rat Ba sketball. C impan • Baseball S. W anv ..p. Vs rsitv Football. A ai-sity Basket bal . C. T. ball S( rnnd Cla-ss— P vt. rompan y F.- Varsity Football ' 1 uin lb C. T. 1925 Hop romm ttee. Leader Fina ascl 111 n. s ib ' n t 192 ; Cotillion Club. D. T. Clu b. 1926 Kir t ■ ass — I ' v . Coir pany F. -arsit Football. Captain K, Cou ncil. HpI msma n Yacht CI jb, 19:. 7 Hop Con nmittee , B. V. Virg nia Club. r uirtli flass— Fvt. I ' ompany ■F, Virginia Club. Tliird Class — Corp. 1924 Hop Committee. Company Ba: Monogram Club, P. E. Council, S. Ball. 1925. Basketball, Company Finance Committee. Scrub Baseball Football 1926. O. G. ' s Association, marshal Final German, C. T., Johnnie hails from Bristol, Va., and, as the old proverb states, When it rains, it pours. In this case it %vas a God-send, for vc do not see how the Institute could have gone on vithout this colorful character. Johnnie passed through a rather hectic rat and Third Class year, taking things as they came and smiling ahvays when things seemed the darkest. He was a favorite from the start; his beaming countenance and Greek-like profile won for him the name of Hollywood John. And as the story goes, a sailor has a girl in every port; we do not accuse Johnnie of having a harem, hut the fact remains that there has always been a winsome lass to greet him in whatever town he visited. From the start Johnnie took an active part in his class and in athletics. Such was his judgment and ability that he was elected to lead the Final Ball in 1925. and later became president of the Cotillion Cub for the same year. As an athlete Johnnie was of the highest type, being picked by some sport writers in 1925 as an All-South Atlantic End. His prowess was rewarded by being elected captain of the 1926 Flying Squadron. He has proven himself a leader of the highest type, and is loved and respected not only by the Corps but by the coaches and the team. . s a man we have only the highest admiration for him. He has proven his mettle, and nowhere can you find a man of higher ideals and of deeper regard for friendship. Play the game as you have always played it, and fortune will shine upon you. Johnnie. If ell, w w inconvenient. ' Fourtli CI as « — Pvt. Compar ••F, Varsil y Fooil.all Squ gram t ' luli Si ' iiinil Clas Team. ' ■ MUX r.;is,-liall. Class— I ' M ■■M,,i|,;niv ■•F. ' ball, X. ■. ■lui., Mijiiogran kLTOX ToMLlxsox FiELDS. La Grange, N. C. ' .S. Ci-zil Enymccntif Artillery Born 1906. Matriculated 1923. A. T., Alton, Fats y ■■£,■• N. C. Club, Rat Football Squad. Tlurd Class — Oorp. Company ■ cl. Varsity Wrestling Team. Company Baseball, N. C. Club. Mono- — Sgt. Company F, Varsity Football Squad, Varsity Wrestling -i. C. Club, A. S. C. E., Monogram Club. Marshal Final Ball. First Varsity Football Squad. Varsity Wrestling Team. Company Base- Club. A. S. C. E.. O. G. ' s Association. Marshal Final Ge Fats, a rotund young fellow, cut an amusing figure as he figeted nervously in the Superintendent ' s office, while his twitching fingers pushed a pen across the dotted line, under some printed matter lyhich looked very formidable, but, since he wasn ' t given an opportunity to read it, he had to wait until barracks life commenced to find out that same printed matter looked far more formidable than it really was. By Finals, Fats was not nearly so appropriate a nickname for this Tarheel as it had been, and, physically a new man, he returned to the Institute the next autumn deter- mined to win his Monogram. He began trying in football, and, although he never got into a single game, he deserves the greatest praise for his hard and continuous work lasting through three seasons, not encouraging to him. With wrestling he has been more fortunate, though facing the same discouragements at first. He won his Monogram the first year as a rather mediocre grappler of an inexperienced team. With the physical development and knowledge acquired through a year ' s experience, he was in the gym again in 1926 and did his part to help win for V. M. I. the Southern Wrestling Title. His final season of grappling saw those interested in the sport regarding him as one of the team ' s most dependable men. A. T. wanted stripes, too, and he wore them for two years. His athletic, military, and academic (he got his B.S. in Civil) success all are due to unusual perseverance and refusal to give discouragement a place in his mind. You ' ve got what carries men through, A. T., so here ' s to you and go over the top with the best o ' luck, and give ' em hell. Now, ivhen I thrcu; that I ' irt inia man . . . ■: ' 5; ,- ' A ary Society. Third . Company Football, ry SociPty. Cartet Staff. O. G.s Asso- thev Douglas Browx Ficate, Radford, Va. I .S. Civil Entjint ' ering Born 1906. Matriculated 1923. Artillery Doug, Biddy F iurHi Class — Pvt. Company C. Southwest Va. Club, Jacksoni; Class — Pvt. Company C. Southwest Va. Club, Jaeksonian Literar Seeiinrt Class — Pvt. Company ■ ' C, Southwest Va. club. Jacks Staff, H. H., Marshal Final Ball. First Class— Pvt. Comnanv ■ ciatlon. Southwest Va. Club, Marshal Final Ge Doug hails from Southwest Virginia, down in the hil straight and know not the meaning of a chaser. Emerging from his rat year with none of those despised chevrons clinging to his trim and untarnished sleeve, and with a clean slate academically, he finally became a First Classman and a sophisticated member of the mighty O. G. ' s. Biddy felt a tendency to write during his Second Class year, and was accordingiv welcomed to the Cadet staff, becoming exchange editor of that publication. He decided to follow the profession of Civil Engineering, and he shifts a mean slide rule. Doug has never been in love. At least, so he says. And we can well believe him, for his peace of mind is never disturbed. At camp Biddy was quite a sensation, and we learned to know him better than before. He afforded much amusement for the members of that famous batterv. earning the name, Mr. Meade, in honor of the infamous summer resort where socks are two centimeters long. We admire Doug because he is always on the level, and because of his smile whenever adversity confronts him. He is never too tired to trifle to work. Those on the Cadet staff know that he alwa s does and that he is always on time. Doug has made an impression that we will never forget. Keep that smile, old boy, and you ' ll never go wrong. H ' here ' s my bayonet. and never too tired his work thoroughly a Bland Massie Gardner, Lynchburg, Va. . .B. Liberal Arts Born 1906. Matriculated 1923. Cavalry Bland, Pete Fourth Class — Pvt. Company ' E, Company E. Compan ' Football, bur Club. Second Class — Pvt, C ketball. Company Basuball. A, P. President Lynchburg Club, Compa Final German, A. P. S. A, • Company Baseball, Lynchburg Club. Third Class — Pvt. Company Baseball, Class Basketball. Vice-Piesident Lynch- jmpanv E, President Lynchburg Club, Hell Hounds, Bas- S. A.. Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt, Company F, nv Baseball, Class Basketball, O. G ' s Association, Marshal Bland made himself very inconspicuous during his rat year, but in some Avay he managed to get several invitations to Third Class receptions, and caught his hell with the rest of us. Returning the foIlo- ving fall, he seemed to take his old cadetship more seriously than did some of his classmates, and consequently he didn ' t appear on the con- finement list and seldom walked tours. The Second Class year seems to have a very sobering eflfect on the average man, and Bland was no exception. Being of a sleepy nature, he chose Liberal Arts, because of the comfortable leather upholstered chairs of the library. All might have been well had not his head been turned by a certain young lady from Norfolk, and he thought of other things than Shakespeare, Mention need not be made of his shining career at Fort Myer. He knows all about the costs of speeding and other like matters. Although not one of Harding ' s elect. Bland upheld the record of the O. G. ' s and, with some of the others, maintained the status of a big dog, and was a shining light at the hops. Bland was never angry nor upset over anything. Always looking at the best side of life, he has an original streak of humor and makes the best of companions. He has come through four vears with us and he has done a lot towards making it more enjoyable. We ' ll look forward to seeing you again. Bland. it Didn ' t I get a letter r i mu Arthur Walkkr Griffith, Washington, D. C. B.i ' . Electrical Enij ' ineering Born 1906. Matriculated 1923. Cavalry Griff, Jumbo Fourth Class — Pvt. Company A, Rat Football Squad. Rat Track Team. Company Baseball. Tidewater Club. Third Class— Pvt. Company A. Cross-Country Squad. Varsity Track Squad. Company Baseball, Tidewater Club. Second Class — Pvt. Company A. Cross-Countr - Team. Hell Hounds. Business Staff ■■Cadet. Varsity Track Team. A. I. E. E.. Tidewater Club. Mar- shal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company ■■. , ' Business Manager •Cadet. Treasurer 1927 Bomb. Company Football. Wrestling Squad. Varsity Track Team, Cross-Country Team, Company Baseball, A. I. E. E.. O. G. ' s Association, Tidewater Club, D. C. Club, Marshal Final German, Jumbo ' s rat year at V, M, I. was similar to many others. WTiat use is there for repetition? As a Third Classman he did wonderfully well. He walked hi s tours, lost his girl, and managed to remain a private with little trouble. Griff traveled in foreign lands during the following summer, and returned in Sep- tember with many strange and wonderful stories. He decided to try E. E., and only he and his fellow electricians can tell of the trials and tribulations of that year. Summer brought relief in the form of life at Fort Myer. Being near home, he had to behave himself occasionally. His door was ever open to weary adventurers in the wilder- ness of Washington, and many Keydets ' Lizzies were parked before it. As a First Classman, Jumbo ' s business ability came to the front as business manager of the CaJcl and Treasurer of the Bomb, .- s almost all cadets know, that was no small job, but Griff handled it with much credit to himself and with invaluable aid to those publications. In athletics, Jumbo stayed three hard seasons with the cross-country team, and two ears with the varsity track squad. His grit and determination are indicative of his character. Jumbo, you leave many friends when you go out from V. M. I. — such friendships as are formed here are not forgotten. We ' re all behind you. ' iclp you iti ; it. Lewis Scott Griffith, Bronxville, N. Y. B.S. Electrical Encjineering Born 1905. Matriculated 1922. Cavalry Levj, Louie, Grij Fourth Class — Pvt. Company E. Tennis Team, Episcopal Church Club, Yankee Club. Third Class — Corp. Company E, Track Team. Tennis Team, Episcopal Church Club, Yankee Club. Pistol Sharpshooter. Second Claims — Sgt Company B, Varsity Tennis, Monogram Club, A. I. E. E., Yankee Club, Pistol Expert, Rifle E.xpert, University Club, Mai-shal Pinal Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company B, Capt. and Manager Tennis Team, Monogram Club. Athletic Council, A. I. E. E., Sniper Staff, Company Kifle Team, Yankee Club. University Club, O. G. ' Marshal Final German. Lew evidently came from God ' s country, if «e base any estimate on the picture shown above. As to how he got here we are not concerned. His years at ' . M. I. have proved his manhood and his loyalty to his school. As a rat, he withstood the onslaught of the hard Third Classmen in true Spartan fashion. He ha shown himself to be a capable soldier, and he was captain of the tennis team wearer of the monogram. Lew received more than his share of the bad breaks in his military career. How- ever, the coming of make-overs found him adorned with the coveted stripes, and at the end of the Second Class year he was on the sergeants ' list. Lew is a dog. The recognition that we accord one of this fraternity is either accorded not at all or is covered with bitter sarcasm in order to hide the honest jealousy of the donor. We only wish that we were half as skillful in our management of the fairer sex. Louie has had his share of bad luck during his stay at the Institute, but he has always made another try, and eventually he won out. Persistence is one quality that we cannot overlook. We hate to say good-bye to you, Lewis, but we know that you will reflect nothing but honor and credit on your school. We wish you the best luck in the world, old boy. Boy-oli-baby-oli-boy! William Lvne Hardenburg, Richmond, Va BS. Cliemical Engineering Born 1903. Matriculated 1923. Cavalry Bill, tree irillie, Finkleslein Fourth Class— Pvt. Company D. Richmond Club, Bapt Company D. panv Rifl Trac Ball Team. R. P., Var First ClaS! Boxing Team Company Rifle Team. O. G. ' s Assoiiation. 1 ' Tis an ill wind that blows nobody good, and the breeez which blew Little Bill to us from Richmond was an extremely lucky wind, to say the least. Battling Bill entered the ring in 1925 with T. N. T. in both mits, and cleverly stepped his way to a monogram. At makeovers, he donned chevrons and even succeeded in scoring K. O. ' s over B. D., Monk, and Frog. During the boxing season of 1926, Bill lost only one bout, and won five. At the end of the season he was elected captain of the leather-pushers, and later chosen as manager of the varsity track team. Bill decided to follow in the footsteps of Old Rat, and he waded through the intricacies of the elusive atom with the rest of the gang of Test-tube Johnnies. He despised the course in biology, along with his cohorts, and tiffs between Bill and Gold- fish were frequent occurrences. When that famous instructor found out that Wee Willie was quite a fighter, Bill worried very little about bulling the course. Bill has made an excellent record for himself, as the above list of activities proves. The outstanding thing, however, for which we will remember him, is his cheerful disposi- tion and friendliness. As a cadet, he rarely got griped, and that means a lot for any man who goes through four years at V. M. I. It is not an exaggeration to say that Bill embodies nearly all the characteristics of an ideal man. He has had some tough breaks during his stay at the Institute, but he has met them with a smile. And a man who can smile in the face of adversity certainly has everything before him. Come on ' round the room! Church Club. Third Class — Corp. Club. Baptist Church Club. Corn- Company C, Richmond Club, . ssistant Manager m. Monogram Club. Baptist Church Club, Marshal Final C, Richmond Club. Manager Track, Captain Varsity Irman Baptist Cabinet, O. R. P.. Athletic Association. ion. Marshal Final German. George Luzerne Hart, Jr., Vashiiigton, D. C. A.B. Liberal .-Iris Born 1905. Matriculated 1922. Artillery .■ ' Fourth Class — Pvt. Company D. Roanoke Club. Third Class — Pvt. Company D, Business Staff ••Sniper, D. T., Roanol e Club, Rifle Team, Jacl sonian Literary Society. Second Class — Pvt. Company • ' B, Literary Staff Sniper, ■•Cadet Staff. D. T.. Brotlier Boll, Rifie Team. Sec y and Treas. Y. M. C. A., Washington Club, Jacl sonian Literary Society. A. P. S. A.. Assistant Cheer Leader, Marshal Pinal Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company ■•B, O. G. ' s Asso- ciation, Captain Rifle Team, A. P. S. A., President Y. M. C. A., Associate Editor ••Cadet, Lit- erary Editor ••Sniper. Washington Club, Marshal Final German. Ale «ill long be remembered for his brilliant literary work while at V. M. I. As literary editor of the Sniper he provided the wit for that comic for an entire year, besides contributing large amounts of copy since its very existence. His Caustic Comments column in the CaJet will not early be forgotten. Flaying everything and everybody, though without malice, he hit the nail on the head with un- varying regularity. When something happened in barracks, all looked forward to the new issue of the Cadet, to see what Mr. Hart had to say. Ale was president of the V. M. C. A. Cabinet and captain of one of the most success- ful rifle teams that V. M. I. ever produced. In fact, there were few activities in which he was not included. His only misfortune came when he attempted to demonstrate the ethics of poker in unforbidden places — and as a result he spent a weary si.v months under confinement. Ale was and is the true Liberal Artist, but far above the average in aesthetic culture. He has gone far into the realms of literature and art. He is ready at all times for a lengthy discourse on Boccaccio, de Maupassant, Mencken, and others of that ilk. It is not hard to predict that he will hear from Ale before long. With his engag- ing personality, brilliant mind, and unusual ability, he will probably revolutionize some- thing or other with much commotion and very little trouble. Yeah, you ivould. . ' y . i v Fourth Class — Pvt. Company ■B, ■ Tidewater Club. Third Class — Pvt. Company B. Boxing Squad. Company Football, Company Baseball, Tidewater Club. Second Cla.s.s — Pvt. Company B. Boxing Squad. Track Squad. Tidewater Club. Company Baseball. . . I. E. E.. Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company ■B. Boxing Squad, Company Football. Company Baseball. O. G. ' s Association, Tidewater Club, A. I. E. E.. Marshal Final German. It Avould take more pages than this volume contains to tell of the esteem which we hold for Red Hill. He has always been near to help with everything, and he has been loyal and true to the Institute and to his class since the very first day. He does not know what it means to be selfish, and his sacrifices for us during his four years within the gray walls will not easily be forgotten. He is a gentleman in every sense of the word. The expression, The first year is the hardest. was certainly applicable to Red. He met with all the punishment and derision of rathood, but he came through to the end with a smile. He stood unusually well in his classes, and led in mathematics during the first year. Red began his fighting career during the Third Class period, and although he never attained the varsity team, he did a great deal toward making that team a success. For three years he battled every afternoon in the gymnasium, furnishing strong opposition for the veteran mittmen and coaching the younger fighters. He also was a member of the varsity track squad, doing excellent work in the broad jump and the dashes. Chandler decided to fill his life with electrical problems, and followed in the foot- steps of P Foot, He spent most of his spare time explaining the intricacies of the science to his less fortunate fellow sufferers. Every inch a man, respected and admired, Red is one of the first to whom we will take off our hats. iidi ' i ' mr alone! Saxon Winston Holt, Jr., Newport News, Va, A.B. Liberal Arts Born 1905. Matriculated 1923. Cavalry Sax, C-Eye Fourth Class — Pvt. Company A, Rat Football Squad, Company Baseball. Tidewater Club. Third Class — Corp. Company A. Tidewater Club, Episcopal Church Club, Jacksonian Lit- erary Society. Second Class — Color Sgt.. Vice-President Tidewater Club, Assistant Manager Football. Baseball and Basketball, Cadef Staff, A. P. S. A., Rifle Team, H. H., Episcopal Church Club. Marshal Final Ball. First Class — First Lieut. Company F, President Tidewater Club, Manager Varsity Baseball, Circulation Manager The Bomb, Circulation Manager Cadet, Athletic Council, A. P. S. A., Episcopal Church Club, Marshal Final German. With the salt air of Tidewater, Virginia, still on his mind, our sophisticated Saxon blew in from Newport News. Aside from the sensation he created when he first appeared in Washington Arch, Sax managed to keep under cover for his first year, and he emerged bespeckled with a couple of high ranking corporal ' s chevrons. Never spectacular, always steady, and with a will to do as he was supposed, our hero was presented with a pair of first sergeant ' s chevrons at the end of his Third Class year. This position he held down until make overs, when the Commandant decided he needed a military looking gentleman on his staff, and Sax became a color sergeant. Finally, in his First Class year he was rewarded for his efforts by being made first lieutenant of Company F. Probably the most sensible(?) step taken by Sax was that of joining the ranks of the Liberal Artists. He was no ordinary member, however, in that he was never seen in the hay when he should have been studying. He has been duly rewarded for his perse- verance and has steadily risen toward the top. Our subject has one great fault. He has that in love complex. If he were offered the world with a fence around it, he ' d refuse to stay out of love. We must admit, however, that Saxon has been wonderfully successful in his affaires de coeur. As a business man, Sax is without a peer. He held down the position of circulation manager of both The Bomb and The Cadet, and was manager of varsity baseball. On the spur of the moment, without hesitation, Sax can tell you how much money the United States Government expects to take in during 1927. He has that ingrained some- thing that bespeaks a successful business career. Sax, old boy, we ' re going to miss you. You ' e been a true and loyal brother rat, and wherever you go, may the best of the world be yours. Hey, Vannie, I ' m going to get a letter today! )1 -);r= H k: Osmond Tower Jamersox, Washington, D. C B.S. Civil Engineering Born 1906. Matriculated 1923. Cavalry Mult Fourth Class— Pvt. Company A. Class Historian, Rat Football. D. C. Club Corp. Company F. Class Historian, Football Squad, Varsity Boxing Team nogram Club, Episcopal Church Vestry, Secretary D. C. Club. , Class President, Football Squad, Boxing Team, Chaii Committee, Asst. Leader Final Ball, Hop Committoo opal Church Vestry, A. S. C. B., Monogram Clu J Valedictoria — ■- Q. M. Sgt. Company mlttee. Class Finance Md.-D. C. Club, Epis Company Pre itte. Presiden dent Hop Co: Associatioi V. C, B ittee. axing Team, President A. Episcopal Church Vestr Finance Committee, Mon Third Class — Chairman Pin .Second CI lirman Ring Com- ee. Vice-President First Class — Capt. dent Honor Court, President General Com- S. C. E., Asst. Leader Final German, Vice- ■. President Md.-D. C. Club, Vice-President gram Club When Mutt — just a red-faced rat— was still in the earliest stages of cadetship his broad smile and magnetic, well-balanced personality won him manv friends in the Corps at large, as well as among his own classmates. The latter proved their esteem and con- fidence by conferring upon him the office of historian, which entrusted him with a share m the guidance of the Class of 1927. His dependability was soon evident, for it was Mutt and a few others of his type, who, during the turbulent Third Class vear, saved an unfortunate situation from becoming an irreparable misfortune. As a Second Classman he was chosen president of his class, and he could not have been more perseverant in working for the good of his brother rats and for V. M. I. It is to his credit that, while holding the reins firmly, he always weighed the opinions of dependable men, preventing the formation of a one-man class. Mutt ' s career at the Institute has been a remarkable one. A natural born leader, an excellent athlete, clean and conscientious, he closely approaches a cadet ' s idea of the ideal man. No detailed elaboration of his tangible accomplishments in the various fields offered by the Institute is possible in a sketch of scope so limited — but glance at the foregoing list. This IS merely an endeavor to picture, though incompletely, an open-minded, perseverant, intensely human, true man— a man who has probably done more than any other single individual in the class for the upbuilding and progress of V. M. I. Gosh darnit! m ' 4 ' % James Nutty Jones, Bristol, Tenn. B.S. Civil Engineering Born 1905. Matriculated 1923. Cavalry Nutty, Jim, Horses we Fourth Class — Pvt. Company -B. Southwest Virginia Club. Tliird Class — Corp. Company C. Southwest Virginia Club. Second Class — Sgt. Company E. Dramatic Club, Polo Squad. •27 Minstrel. Baptist Church Choir, A. S. C. B., Marshal Final Ball, Southwest Virginia Club. First Class — Pvt. Company ■ ' E, ' ' President Dramatic Club, Art Staft ■•Sniper, A. S. C. E.. O. G. ' s Association, Southwest Virginia Club, Marshal Final German, Gym Squad. This flaxen-haired youth of the Tennessee Hills arrived at the Institute one calm September day during the Fall of ' 23 with but a single thought, and that was to conquer all obstacles and to graduate from the Institute with flying colors. ••Nutty went through the rat vear like a true warrior, never allowing those rare sheenies to be a stumbling block. At the end of this eventful and tempestuous year he emerged with nothing less than corporal ' s chevrons and also an enviable academic record. In his Third Class year ■•Nutty began showing his prowess as a horseman by making the Polo squad. Throughout this year his accomplishments were many and his failures few, and at its termination he donned the chevrons of a sergeant. His Second Class year, as well as the other three, proved to be an eventful period in his career as a cadet. His choice between the four courses was Civil Engineering, and in this line he has done well indeed. He joined the ranks of the Dramatists and because of his ability, he was elected President of that organization, and he was also procured by the Art Staff of the Sniper because of his skill with the brush. He has gone through these four years with an enviable academic record, such mental activity seemingly causing a loss of his flaxen locks. Best of luck, Jimmy. O i, — my goodness. ' u ' ■• •1 i I Phillips Jones, Newnan, Ga. B.S. Civil Engineering Born 1906. Matriculated 1924. Engineers P iil, Noo-nan Third Class — Pvt. Company E, Georgia Club. DeMolay Club. Second C!a.ss- E. A. S. C. E., DeMolav Club, Georgia Club, Marshal Final Ball. First Class. E. A. S. C. E., Georgia Club, O. G. ' s Association, Marshal Final German. Phil was a member of that species known as the Third Class Rat, arriving in the f all of 1924. He spent his first few months trying to straighten out his conception of military lite, and at the same time escape the sharp eyes of E Company sergeants. The summer came before long, and he transferred his activities from Virginia to Georgia for a short three months. Entering his Second Class year, h-e decided to try a hand at the game of Civil Engineer- ing, with a future in Florida as his goal. His time was largely taken up with Piggy ' s mechanics and Buzzy ' s structures, but he found ample time to demonstrate his literary ability to a very numerous collection of Georgia peaches. He got excellent results, too, for the number of letters in 9-C daily was the despair of most of the less fortunate ones. Phil spent many hours with the stresses and strains of Civil, and with his unusually large correspondence. Nevertheless, he was active in other lines, always taking a keen in- terest in athletics and other activities of the Corps. He was there with bells on for every occasion. The sterling worth of this flaxen-headed Georgian will always mark him as a true V. M. I. man. We have seen his ability demonstrated — and we expect him to make a name for himself by no less an achievement than draining the Everglades. ' Ncv nan shall ihine toniglit. Edmund Noah Joyxer, III, Savannah, Ga. B.S. Chemical Engincerini Born 1906. Matriculated 1923. Cavalry Noah, Ed, Eddie Noah, Slewfoot Fourth Class — Pvt. Company F, Carolina Club. Third Class — Pvt. Church Club. South Carolina Club. Squad. Associate Bomb Staff. Sws Final Ball. O. R. P. First Class Bomb. Secretary-Treasurer O. ( Marshal Final German. Rat Football. Boxing Squad. Episcopal Church Club, South Company F. Scrub Football. Boxing Squad. Episcopal Second Class — Pyt. Company F. Varsity Football. Boxing et Briar Club. Episcopal Church Club. Georgia Club. Marshal — Pyt. Company F. Varsity Football. Business Manager l. ' s Association. O. R. P., Georgia Club, Rifle Marksman. i One July morning in 1923 this Grecian god made his welcome appearance at the I ' niversity of Rockbridge Baths. Needless to say, «e few infinitesimals were overjoved vith this new addition to the rank and file of our nothingness. Within five minutes after his arrival, however, we feared that the God of Vengeance would wreak dire punishment upon his innocent head; as he had done no less than disclose to the Hungry Pack the cause of the bending of human anatomy, but this great catastrophe was postponed. And it was not until later that he had the first principles of Rat life explained and forcibly demonstrated to him by th e renowned Wirt. Having learned this, he entered the Sanctuary of Disappointments in September. Here he displayed rare form and conquered every problem by sheer pluck. He made the rounds with the rest of us; and by his presence our existence was made more cheerful. Ed entered the Third Class with stars on his sleeves, and has been a high- brow ever since. At this time he began his carefree, non-running career, and at no time has he failed in his desire. He barely missed stars again. Upon becoming an upper classman, he settled down a bit and became a scintillating star on the Fairfield road. Due to his unquestioned ability, he was unanimously elected Business Manager of the Bomb, and his success has been unsurpassed. In all matters where real worth was concerned, he has always shown himself to be an equal of the very best. Noati, after four short years of comradeship with you, we are proud to say that we are . our brother rats. You have been as true and loyal a friend as is humanly possible. We could ask for no better! And now as we stand at the Gateway of life, just remember that out love, admiration and respect will follow you always. We expect big things of you, Ed, and we know that you will be a man among men! Ain ' t no justice. C?i Jennie, Juey Second Class — Pvi It was without fear that this big-eyed, broad-minded military genius stepped brislcly through the Washington Arch for the first time. We often wondered if it could have beeii the boundless Pacific and its mountainous waves that had dissolved his smile, and precipi- tated in him that invulnerable determination. Benny was a running rat, causing his brother rats to turn green with envy when he appeared with cuffs on his ankles as well as on his wrists, and causing them to velp with glee as he drilled them between classes. Our Calculus and our problems were just as simple to him as our language. The making of a soldier is there, and his wonderful adaptness in wielding the war sword is founded upon his character. Being a prince of battle, none other than the Infantry could claim him. We ' re not losing you, Benny, we ' re just sending you home loaded for bandit, and we expect to hear the name General Jue ring in our ears manv times before you become a part of that noble soil from which vou rose. Hey! Pipe down wi ' you! Ross Anthony Kearney, Phoebus, Va. . .B. Liberal .Iris Born 1906. Matriculated 1923. Artillery Rosie, Tailor-shop, Red, Omar vate Company F, Rat Football T( irsity Football Squad, Wrestling Sci onogram Club, A, P. S. A. Marshal Football Squad, Monogram Club, A, Marshal Final German. iat Wrestling. Third Class — Corp. Second Class — Sgt. Company A, nal Ball. First Class — Pvt. Com- S. A., Yacht Club, Sgt.-at-Arms Fourth Class— Pri Company A. V; Varsity Football, pany A. Varsit O. G. ' s Associatioi Ross hails from the blooming metropolis of Phoebus. He is a member of the ruling family of that city, and he has inseparably linked his name with the town whose fame he has made to rise. The first thing that greeted this amiable and stalwart young knight, when he came in 1923, was: Look at that red, red rat, and he has been known as one of the most red- blooded, as well as one of the most red-headed and red-faced men in barracks for the past four years. Rosie started off right by demonstrating his ability as a football player from the first, and, throughout his four seasons of unbroken attendance at practice, few, except his fellow gridmen, have fully understood his worth as a lineman. Ross has those fortunate qualities which so many of us envy in others — he is the friend of ever ' one, but unwavering when he once makes a decision; he is seldom seen without a smile on his face, yet if his anger is once aroused, some one regrets it; he is a man with whom everybody feels at ease, still he is one who commands respect. At camp, as in barracks, Red mixed work with play, and turned a rather unpromising time into a period far from unenjoyable for himself and his associates. He and General Tpton became regular old pals before it was all over, and they could even be found chatting in a friendly way at inspections, so winning was his personality. Ross has been a good student as well as an athlete and a humorist. In his more serious moments, when his closer friends are privileged to be with him, he is a man to be looked up to. We are with you, Ross, old man, and prouder to call no other a brother rat. May you continue through life as you have at the Institute. Beautiful Eyes, marry me! f LeGrande D. Kelly, Jr., Longview, Texas A.B. Libera! Arts Born 1905. Matriculated 1923. Artillery Kelt, Lotiffvieiv Cla Varsity Ti g. Rat Boxing. !, Varsity Box- arsity Football. Marshal Final ick, Monogram Fourth Class — Pvt. Company A. Rat Football Rat Baseball, Texas Club. Third Class — Corp. Company F. Vars: ing Varsity Track. Monogram Club. Second Classi — First Sgt. Comp Varsity Boxing, Varsity Track, Sec. and Treas. Monogram Club, A Ball. First Class — Second Lieut. Company F, Varsity Football, Club, A. P. S. A., Hop Committee, Marshal Final German. A tall, husky bov with red hair, blue eyes, a broad smile upon his face, stepped from the C. O. Century one morning back in 1923. He didn ' t know where he was going, but with his favorite motto, You can ' t down the Irish, in his mind, he started to forge ahead. And so LeGrande D. Kelly, of Longview, Texas, joined us. This true son of Erin made a glorious name for himself during his rathood, although his heart and mind remained behind in Texas. He began his Third Class year, sleeves loaded with chevrons and in love again. As a Second Classman he was a hard-boiled topkick and a Liberal Artist. His fame as a big dog spread far and wide— Farmville and then R. M. W. C. But he had time for other things; he made the coveted monogram in football and in track. Texas spent a very wet summer among the sand dunes of Maryland, where he rightfully earned the title of First Mate of the Y ' acht. He was a true sailor, making many ports, with girls everj-where. He returned in the fall, bringing us tales of still another fair lady— the sweetest of them all— but that was an old story. His favorite song is, California, Here I Come. . . t ■ u We have spent four years with Kell, and we can assure him— big, red-headed Irish- man that he is — that we will never forget him. In more ways than one he proved himself to be an outstanding figu re in the Class of ' 27. I ' m in love ' u. ' ith her, an she ' s the siveetest thing. tl .41 -I ' y J j ..m 4 s !Iharles Evans Kilbournf:, Jr., Fort Sam Houston, B.S. Electrical Engineering Born [924. 1906. Matriculated Cavalry Cliarite Third Class — Pvt. Company B, Episcopal Church Club, Texas Club, Polo. Second Class — Sgt. Company B, Episcopal Church Club, A, I. E. E., Texas Club, Polo Squad. Marshal Final Ball. First Class — 2nd. Lieut. Company B, Episcopal Church Club, Te.vas Club, Capt. Polo, A. I. E. E., O. D. ' s Association, Marshal Final German. Again the Lone Star state claims a star graduate. Charley arrived in our midst a year late but was not to be daunted by this little fact, as you will see. Fresh from New York Military Academy, C. E. knew his onions, when it came to military and so was able to spend most of his time in his own room, pursuing scholastic honors, instead of spending it in Third classmen ' s rooms with other kinds of lessons. The end of his rat year found him the proud possessor of the coveted stars and chevrons, which he has never ceased to wear. As a Second classman, Charley spent his time exploring the electrical field and galloping over the polo field. He was unceasing in his efforts for a polo squad but fate was not kind and the squad was denied the Institute for financial reasons. As for his success with electricity — he became just as well at home, surrounded by ohms, volts and kilowatts, as he is back in San Antonio, surrounded by the millions of mosquito bushes. After a merry summer at Fort Myer, when it ' s rumored Charley kept dates until the unheard of hour of 4 A. M., he returned to the Institute, as a lieutenant, to complete his cadetship. Charley goes into the Army, where we know he will be a success. He is very ambitious and his record at the Institute certainly proved it. We wouldn ' t be surprised to see hirn a General one of these days. Hand me the Putz, ' ife: iO ' c. i Theodore August Klein, New York, N. Y. J.B. Liberal Arts Born 1904. Matriculated 1923. Infantry Ted, Tedo Fourth Class — Pvt. Company E, Rat Basketball Squad, Yankee Club, Company Baseball, Jack- sonian Literary Society. Third Class — Corp. Company B, Secretary and Treasurer Yankee Club, Company Baseball, Jacksonian Literary Society. Second Class — Sgt. Company F, Dramatic Club. Cadet Staff, H. H. ' s, Class Minstrel. Assistant Manager Baseball, Jacksonian Literary Club, Y ' ankee Club, A. P. S. A., Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company F, Dramatic Club, Associate Editor Cadet, Company Football, Manager Rat Baseball, Company Baseball, Yankee Club, A. P. S. A.. O. G. ' s Association, Marshal Final German. We have with us a gentleman and a New Yorker — a rare and happy combination seldom found on this side of the Mason-Dixon line, but appreciated on that account all the more. You will notice in the list of Ted ' s achievements for the four years he spent at V. M. I., that he has taken his sports in the English way — for the sake of the sport, just to play the game — and that he ' s done fairly well, too. He accepted in the same way a high-ranking corporal and a high-ranking sergeant, but decided not to carry the matter too far. The Cadet he took up in a leisurely manner, and as his contributions were sought and accepted, he was invited to join the staff. In the Dramatic Club he has twice displayed his versatility, and been the shining light of two performances. Had he been allowed to have his own way, the Dramatic Club would have either foundered long ago, or sailed on to far greater things than any of us dreamed. He took the ladies and his studies with the same calm savoir faire and finesse that he handled other matters. Once he went to an extra class in calculus for four months, sat there qtiietly — on his own time every day for four months, — and then passed the final examination with flying colors. In English he took high stands and could have taken equally high ones in his other subjects if they had interested him, or if he had been less interested in dramatics, min- strels, and publications. But it is the manner in which Ted treats the ladies that captivates the fancy. The local swains vanish from the Sunday schools and from the county fairs when this man of the world appears on the scene. The rest of the boys in barracks might as well give up when he sets his mind — or will — on some fair calic. Huh, Boaz? ,0 f Born 1905. Matriculated 1923. Engineers Eddie, Ed Fi P: A. Ai urth Clas-, T. Rifle Tf I. E. E.. t Editor ■■ — Pvt. Company F. am. S«conrt Class — P Sniper Staff. Marshal Sniper. . rt Editor •■192 Third Class — Pvt. Company F, Designer of 1927 t. Company F, Rifle Team. Dtsigner 1927 Class Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company F. A. I. 7 Bomh. Rifle Team. Marshal Final German. On the afternoon of September 3, 1923, the ' irginia Creeper brought to Lexington a lad with a mass of curly locks, who, as soon as he had arrived, dropped out to look over the place of his next four years residence. No sooner had he set foot within limits when he was seized upon by a Headquarters hero, and matriculated. Thus, the arrival of the lad now- known to all as Ed. Our rat vear was one of turmoil for Ed, and during it, he proved himself to be a man of parts — he af.ended social functions in all parts of barracks. During our Third Class year we find Ed sitting in B. D. ' s section room, designing on the fly leaf of Old Nick ' s Analytics a seal for the Class of 1927. He bulled the course, but a few dozen re-exams fixed him up O. K. The Second Class year was one of two-fold interest for Ed. He spent one-half of his time pursuing the elusive electron, and the other half in turning out many excellent draw- ings for the Sniper. In that year, too, his achievement of the year before was more than brought home to us, for we then had our rings. They are a lasting tribute to his work on behalf of the class. And, at this, the end of our First Class year, the end of our cadetship, we see that Ed ' s last year was his best. During it he blossomed forth as a poet of the first order, an electrician of merit, and an artist of surpassing skill. Ed, you are certain to be a success in this world if you but follow the path upon which you have started, Oivens, t ivi ' me a ciijarette Hermax Kerlix Kllp, Roanoke, Va. BS. Electrical Engineering Born 1906. Matriculated 1923. Cavalry Sloppy, Herman Stud Fourth Class — Pvt. Company F. Roanoke Clvb, Rat Wrestling and Boxing Teams, Rat Track Team. Third Class — Corp. Company F, Rat Football, Varsity Wrestling. Track Squad, Roanoke Club. Second Class — Color Sgt., Varsity Football, Varsity Wrestling, Track Squad, D. T. ' s ' , A. I. E. E., Monogram Club, V. C, Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company A, Roanoke Club, Captain Vrestling Team, rack Squad, D. T. ' s, .A.. I. E. E., Monogram Club, O. G. ' s .A.ssociation, Athletic Council, Marshal Final G Behold! If vou have not seen him before, you have certainly read of him many times in world-wide newspapers. He is a man of such wonderful physique and pulchritude that Apollo would turn green with envy. Herman ' s record on the gridiron is one of devoted service to the Red, White, and Yellow. He personifies the V. M. I. spirit — fighting his hardest both in defeat and in victory, and doing his utmost to play the game according to the loftiest ideals. As a re- sult, he has proven himself to be a true sportsman. The place he vacates on the team be more than difficult to fill. His success as a champion heavy-weight wrestler has been sensational throughout the collegiate sport world, and his stellar performances of prowess has filled us all with pride. As a big dog he has made an excellent record, for all femininity breaks down before his superb masculinity — envious eyes always remaining fixed in his direction. Herman has a heart of gold, an eternal good nature, and a happy disposition. These, with his other good qualities, have placed him extremely close to the hearts of his brother rats. Of him we can say, He is the prince of princes, a thoroughbred, and the best pa in the world. Girnme a bloiu Robert Kellogg Lindsay New Orleans, La. B.S. Civil Engineering Born 1904. Matriculated 1923. Cavalry Smoky, Bob, Mac, Creole ina Club. Third Class — Pvt. Company E. Louisiana • Louisiana Club, A. S. C. E., Marshal Final Ball. la Club. O. G. ' s Association, A. S. C. E., The White Fourth Class — Pvt. Company E, Louisii Club. S«fond Class — Pvt. Company E. First Cla-ss — Pvt. Company E, Louisia; Company, Marshal Final German. In days of old when knights were bold, they had such men as Bob, an ever con- stant friend to the fairer sex. To go back to his days of Rathood would be a mere waste of time, for to him, li ke the rest of his brother Rats, those days were eventful uneventful days. But it was in those days that Bob began his four years of unrequited service. Devoid of military honors to the very end, he enjoyed fully the freedom thus granted him — but it cannot be said that Smokey carried his freedom into useless channels. His intangible good humor coupled with a modest self-assurance has won him a strong hold on the hearts of his classmates. Bob chose the bypaths of a civil engineer and has been trying ever since to catch up on his hay, but in vain. At camp he made quite a name for himself in several ways; his choice of victims was as wide as it was varied. Many fair damsels thought the world was theirs, only to find that they were only one of several others. Farewell Smokey — we won ' t wish you luck, for you have too much already. May you fare better in years to come for the feelings you have left with us. .Aren ' t you ever going to settle doivn. Wise? mm John Lafayette Lyerlv, Hickory, N. C. A.B. Liberal Arts Born 1905. Matriculated 1923. Infantry Caliban, Nigger, Nigger John Fourth Class — Pvt. Company B, Carolin Company E. Carolina Club, Presbyterij North Carolina Club, A. P. S. A., Presbyts Pvt. Company E. North Carolina Club. 1 Yacht Club, Presbyterian Church Club, M; . Club, Presbyterian Church Club. Third Class — Pvt, n Church Club. Second Class — Pvt. Company ■■£, ' rlan Church Club. Marshal Final Ball. First Class— . P. S. A., D. T. ' s, ■■Sniper Staff, O. G. ' s Association rshal Pinal German. One dark stormy night a black shape — a trifle darker than the night — slipped into V. M. I. Trouble started forthwith, for Nigger just couldn ' t be without his fun. Nigger hails from Hickory, North Carolina, and lives up to all the traditions of the Old North State. Like the most of us, his rat year was long and hard, but at last finals came. John returned as a Third Classman and helped make the road of the Third Class look like the path of the Black Plague. The next session John decided to loaf around the library with Colonel Dixon ' s Morpheus Hounds, and for two years he has held down a retiring position in the ranks of the Saturday Evening Post absorbers. Likewise he showed the mark of a master in the Vernon Castle-like manner in which he became an ornament of the gym on hop nights. John says that a little girl in Macon, Georgia, holds his happi- ness, but we all doubt him because he is not the kind to love just one girl. We will never fail to recall his friendly grin and his ever-willing spirit. These two things, coupled with a most likable personality and the distinct stamp of good fellowship, have made Scurve a friend much worth while. And whether he seeks success in life in the land of flying Dutchmen or among the torch-blowers of the Amazon river, we know- that he will find it, and with it happiness. It is with deep regret that we say good-bye to you Nigger John for you have ever been a good friend, an interesting companion, and a true classmate. Got a cigarette, Jimmief  Fourth Class — Pvt. Conr Class — Pvt. Company ■ ' Club. Second Class — P Honor Battery, Camp Mead Ball, lirst Class — Pvt. Company Football. Bask mittee. D. T.. Vict-Presic Without at least a half a dozen Marshalls the Institute would not be itself. Pete is not just another Marshall, and he hadn ' t been here long before ' 27 realized that he is one of the best of the clan. Pete, ' with Black Flag spread thickly around him, caught Hell with the rest of us during his period of Rathood, but he came through with no more ill effects than a slight Chandler Hill motion. As a Third classman, he entered into the activities of one of his status with zest, with a little mental application intermixed. The next year his way with women won him a place on the Hop Committee, but Pete was an outdoor athlete also and played a halfback on the Hell Hounds, the hard driving grid machine which represented the Second class. Accomplishments in aihletics and society were not all, however, for Peter Rabbit ' s vocal ability contributed to the success of the class minstrel. Pete ' s position in the class continued to be prominent in his last year. At Camp Meade, or rather during the period of camp, he helped uphold that part of V. M. I. ' s enviable reputation which is not military, and, when once again ruled by Regulations, v. M. 1., found himself vice-president of the O. G. ' s and captain of the E Company football team, winner of the intra-mural title. With bare sleeves all lour years this Marshall ' s success has been distinct, due solely to himself. Pete, your graduation means the departure of a man and a gentleman. ain ' t arguing ! r yf Howard Ellsworth Mathay, Youngstown, R.S. Chemical Engineering Born 1905. Matriculated 1924. Engineers e Club, Presbyterian Church Marshal Final Ball. First Clas Marshal Final German. U know that Gaze upon this puerile-faced lad from the Buckeye State, and you you have seen one of the most innocent of boys. During his rat year he was diligently sought after by the sincerely friendly Third Classmen. His unfailing smile always was apparent at the most inopportune times, for which he suffered dire consequences. However, his smile lasted, and it has won him many friends. Howard ' s abilities were such that he was enabled to begin in the Third Class, and he has successfully carried on in all academic matters. On becoming a Second Classman, he selected the Chemistry course. Under O. R. ' s tutelage he has come through with flying colors, barely missing stars. The First Class year found Matty organizing a popular Chemical Society for the purpose of solving innumerable, inexplicable scientific problems. The nocturnal sessions of this society caused great speculation in the Corps, but they did not besmirch his record of two years without a tour. Matty, it is more than hard to part with you. You have been with us and for us, through thick and thin, and it is from our heart, that we say these parting words: Com- rade, we salute you, and wish that all possible success will be yours in future life. Ta ' Ell you say m Jack Hastings Mayfield, Tyler, Texas J.B. Liberal Arts orn 1907. Matriculated 1923. Infantry Jack, Maypop ' ■ Episcopal Churih Club. Texas Club. Third Clnss — Pvt. Com- ub. Texas Club, .second Class — Pvt. Company E. Episcopal rsity Rockbridge Baths. A. P. S. A.. Wrestling Squad, Marshal Company E. Episcopal Church Club, Texas Club, University ' resident Black Eyes, Varsity Wrestling Squad, O. G. ' s Associa- tion. Company Football, Marshal Final Ge In the Fall of 1923 there left the broad open spaces of Texas a group of young men whose military aspirations would make Napoleon, Alexander, and Julius Caesar blush with shame. In this exodus there might have been noticed one who, by the character and determination written upon his countenance, gave promise of great things, but it is a peculiar fact that, when the martial band, with morale not quite so high, assailed the embattled walls of V. M. I., this one received no special welcome, and, seeing that his latent ability was not yet to be appreciated, Maypop hid his light beneath a bushel for the remainder of the season. At finals Jack was not on the Commandant ' s list, and, at no time during his cadetship has he worn the badges of servitude, so he is an O. G. in the fullest sense of the word. Maypole was still with his brother rats after an arduous 1924-1925 session, but, due to a slight antipathy for Physics he was also among Monk ' s elect and enjoyed college life at the Baths for a while. Mr. Mayfield agrees with the poet who said, Sleep, it is a blessed thing, and chose to take his naps in the third floor of the academic building and in the library. In his chosen line of study he has done well and always finds time to help some one less fortunate than himself in the interpretation of the theories of Descartes or Spinoza. At Camp Meade Jack secured membership in the Black Eye Club of B Company, membership in which was rewarded with the privilege of daily policing the rifle range. After t vn seasons of hard work against strong competition Jack won his place on the wrestling team. During the four years we have been at V. M. I. it has been a privilege to know Maypop. We will remember him in whom each day brought out some new quality. Let ' s go, Fourth Class — Pvt. Company A. Southwest VirBinia Club. Third Class — Corp. Company A. Southwest Virginia Club, Varsity Tennis. Second Class — Battalion Sgt. Major, Southwest Vii g;nia Club, Class Historian, Honor Court, Varsity Baseball, Monogram Club, Finance Committe ■•Catiet Staff, D.T. ' s, Final Ball Committee. Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Battalion Adju - tant. Southwest Virginia Club, Class Historian, Honor Court, Editor-in-Chief Cade Baseball. Monogram Club, Hop Committee, General Court, Cla Marshal Fina Verv often ve see men in the Corps, ivho are outstanding in either athletic, military, or academic lines, but it is very seldom that we find all these qualities combined. In June. ive have a man ho has played on both Tennis and Baseball teams; he has taken second stand in academic work in the class for two successive years; in the military line he has risen from Corporal to Sergeant Major, to Adjutant. June landed here with the rest of us one bright but also gloomy day in September, 1923, and he has gone strong ever since. He decided to become one of the followers of Old Rat and he has displayed almost unbelievable knowledge of the gentle test-tubes. During his first class year, the residents of House Mountain were given a treat when he published his orders at Parade, and many a sweet young thing rose early to see June perform at Guard Mount. Mac has been connected with almost every activity in barracks. As a First Classman, he was a class officer, Editor-in-Chief of The Cadet, and a member of the Honor Court, and of the Hop Committee. Mac has won a firm place in the hearts of the brother rats. He is a true V. M. I. man in every sense of the word, and when the Class of ' 27 left the old gray walls behind, the Institute lost a man difficult to replace. We know you will succeed, June, because you have never failed in anything you have attempted. Twenty-seven is behind you to a man. Let ' s shoot a little game of bridge There entered into the historic confines of Lexington one bright morning in early Sep- tember, 1923, a read-headed youth. For one long year Berk indulged in all the glory befitting a Newly-Cadet. His career as a rat was remarkable, and at the end of the tem- pestuous year, he heard his name read out high among the envied 60. The next year did not daunt Berk. V ' ilh exceptional bri liancy he downed all of his third class subjects. On the track squad he proved to be a polc-vaulter of no mean ability, and as a member of the gym team he was unsurpassed. Upon his return to the Institute as a Second Classman Red came into his own as a Civil Man. Mechanics and Physics were to him as nectar to the gods. It was during this year that Berk earned the Cognomen of Dream-Daddy, due to his many amorous moonings over The Girl at Home ; letters came from Richmond to prove the high rating of our Romeo in that Community. As a track man Dream-Daddy, placed in more than one Varsity meet, and as gymnast, brought home the bacon, in the form of the envied Mono- gram. Again, at finals his chevrons mounted ever higher, and to prove his success as an engineer, the ever elusive Stars came his way. Not only does Berk prove lovable to the fair sex but even more, he has provd during his Cadetship how to be loved by his fellow man. His congeniality, his patience, and his sterling qualities have earned him the love and respect of all. Berk, old boy, ' 27 has been through the mill together, and we are proud to say Brother Rat to you. That ' s all a man could say, for it means our all. The best of luck, Berk. -71 ll ' l % Born 1904. Bill, MiXTER, Abilene, Texas .B. Matriculated 1923. Infantry ' Will, ••Will D. Fourth Class — Pvt. Company F. Rat Football Squad, Texas Club. Third Class — Corp. Com- panv ■■D, Varsity Football Squad, Varsity Wrestling Squad, Company Baseball, Texas Club. Second Class — Q.M. Sgt. Company C, Varsity Football Squad, ■■Cadet Staff, Final Ball Committee, Company Baseball, A. P. S. A., Uniy. of Rockbridge Baths, Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Second Lieut. Company ■ ' F, Varsity Football Squad, ■ ' Cadef Staff, Hop Com- mittee, A, P. S. A., Mayo Uniyersity, Company Baseball, Marshal Final German, O. D. s Assoc, Back in September, 1923, this yhimsical youth packed his saddle bags and headed out of the Lone Star State of Texas to yards the Institute. Like many others, he had an exag- gerated opinion of college, and he looked fortyard to his collegiate days vith the enthusi- asm of a man accustomed to the sandy and yide open spaces of Texas. But his ideals of college life were to undergo a sad and pitiful change, Bill passed through the stormy trials of his rathood days with the determination of a true Texan and emerged triumphant at Finals with chevrons adorning his arms. Although he was born in the saddle, Bill started his Third Class year by joining the gravy-riding ranks of the infantry. His career during this year varied a great deal, yet that radiant smile seldom left his face. In athletics he was on both the varsity football and wrestling squads. Bill returned to the Institute for his Second Class year with the determination to work hard, and he therefore joined the strenuous ranks of the Liberal Artists. During this year he wore chevrons designating a Q. M. Sgt., and ow ing to his knowledge and experience along certain lines he was chosen a member of the 1927 Hop Committee. Summer found Bill ' leading his infantry company at Camp Meade, and later he became one of the famous members of the Syndicate. His success as a First Classman was a repetition of that of other years. He was not only a lieutenant, but also held a prominent position on the CaJrl staff. Bill, old man, you couldn ' t live with us and stay in the dark. You may be quiet, but you are pure gold right through. Best o ' luck ! IK m Iv wumt Claude Therman Moorman Roanoke, Va. B.S. Chemical Engineering Born 1905. Matriculated 1923. Artillery Stutz, Sarge, Stud Fourth Class — Pvt. Company P. Rat Football. Roanoke Club. Company Baseball. Thrid Class — Corp. Company A, Varsity Football, Varsity Boxing. Roanoke Club, Company Baseball. Second Class — Sgt. Company B. Varsity Football. South Atlantic Unlimited Boxing Champion. Monogram Club. Roanoke Club. O. R. P. ' s. Mai-shal Final Ball. First Cla.ss — Pvt. Company B. Varsity Football. Varsity Boxing. Monogram Club. Roanoke Club. V. M. I. Chemical Society. Yacht Club. Varsity Track. O. G. ' s Association. Company Baseball. Marshal Final German, Claude hails from Roanoke, and like others from that city of athletes, he has made an enviable record in athletic lines during his four years at V. M. I. Big, brawny, a real man; Sarge played tackle on the varsity for three years, and it was not often that a man got through him. A tower of strength in the ring, he was South Atlantic heavyweight boxing champion for two successive seasons. He has a punch that is not easy to forget. Stutz ' s good-natured, easy-going manner is characteristic, but to see him in the ring or on the gridiron, one would marvel at his aggressiveness and skill. On becoming a Second Classman, Claude selected Chemistry as a diversion to occupy his mind during his spare hours, and he is justly proud of the fact that he belonged to the society of Test Tube Johnnies. He was a diligent student, and though at times close to the line, he didn ' t worry any about grades. Claude has never been really in love, and consequently, he escaped the troubles of those whose mihds became burdened with thoughts of that girl. He never lost sleep over military honors either, but nevertheless he has two sets of chevrons to show his children. We can truly prophesy that Stutz will have a distinguished and brilliant career. Kindness, quietness and courage are not qualities to be thrown aside. Here ' s good luck to you, Claude. None other. , ' i..- I This man from the nation ' s capital entered the Third Class when the rest of us were just regular rats. He soon began to feel lonely sitting in unhospitahle Third Class section rooms, and so he returned to the lowly fold. Berk ' s musical talent was not lost on the redoubtable Jan, who selected him to make the B-flat saxophone snort and groan in the Ramhlin ' Key dets, whose syncopation was well known even then. He has been a valuable asset to that orchestra for four years. As a mister, Berk hopped on his shoes and plates consistently enough to win himself a high corporal. He was a strict disciplinarian, fulfilling those duties of a Third Class- man which, even then, were passing into the realm of the obsolete. Cadet Sergeant Nelson, for such he had become, chose to learn Electrical Engineering, and he has kept his grades above the dividing line in that very difficult course, although desire for military renown lost his attention while he struggled with amperes and volts. We must say here that Berk is to be commended on his constancy in his relations with the fickle and elusive sex, for a picture of the same calic has topped his barracks room shelf all four years. When the men of ' 27 go their various ways, we shall wish you well, and feel that you will go through life without many difficulties. Aw, turn out the liylits ' n ' go t ' sleep! Matriculated Cavalry Bob, Tilly Fourth Class — Pvt. Jacksonian Literary Mgr. Sniper. Vice First Class — Pvt. C D. C. Club. Marshal D. B Final Germa . Club. Third Class — Corp. Company Staff. Second Class — Pvt. Companv an Literary Society. D. C. Club. Mi ess Manager Sniper. Manager A. P. S. A., O. G. ' s Association. Bob was not a gross rat; even R. Willis and Wee Willie, the efficient head nurses of the orphans of his company, would not have picked Mr. Norman out as one of their grosser charges. And, back in the days when old cadets batted ' em if they wanted to bat ' em, a mister was doing well who could keep the intense hubbub usually set up by the two gentlemen, hitherto mentioned, tuned down to an occasional purr of satisfaction. Because of tardiness in submitting his permit, Tillie did not receive his promotion in the Corps until make-overs — just six months late. But If the Powers didn ' t jump at an opportunity to make use of a good man, the Snipfr did, and promptly set him to work on its business staff. Unfettered by the cares of the military genius, Bob, as a Second Classman, gave his administrative talent to Sir Sniper, and so manifest was his ability that he rose to the position of Assistant Business Manager. Fort Myer tolerated Bob with the rest of V. M. I. ' s Cossacks. He lived just across the river from the post, and so he had a chance to show the neighborhood kids what a soldier is, when off duty at least. His life in the vicinity of Northern Virginia and the District of Columbia was most complete. Bob has reached the important position to which his merit lead, and, as business man- ager of the Cheerleader of the South, he deserves special commendation. He manages the Ramblin ' Keydets, too, and is arranging a second trip to Europe for them, so if some of you globe-trotters hear the Spirit blaring forth in the Moulin Rouge next summer, thank Bob for getting it there. i ' Ao ' . ' AMES Wallace Ould. Jr.. Lynchburg, Va. J.B. Liberal Arts Born 1906. Matriculated 1923. Infantry Ifally, Barney Fiiiirtli Class Pvt. Company E, Rat Track Team, Lynchburg Cluh. Third Class — Pyt. Com- pany E, ' - Track Team. Lynchburg Club. Second Class — Pyt. Company -E. Lynchburg Club, A. P. S. A., Company Rifle Team, Marshal Final Ball. First Cla.ss— Pyt. Company E. A, P. S. A., Lynchburg Club, O, G. ' s Association, Marshal Final German. No one doubts that Lynchburg is very proud of her son, whose likeness graces the top of this page, for he has indeed proven himself to be one whom all would be proud to claim. We forgot that you may not know him, so, we will introduce him, as James Wallace Ould, better known as Barney ; not Barney Google of Spark Plug fame, but Barney the radio bug. He weathered the rigors of the rat year and returned to the portals of the V. M. I. to see and to endure the many disappointments of the Third Class year. Although (|uite an electrician, Barney turned away from the course for which nature had equipped him and through work became one of V. M. I. ' s Literati. His wonderful poems of love have gladdened the hearts of numerous Calic. Barney fooled us toward the end of his spectacular career as a Cadet by giving way to Cupid ' s arrow. In spite of this moment of weakness, we want to say that he is the type loved by all. Barney it is with sorrow that we tell you goodbye, and we hope to see you again soon. Let us say further, dear Br ' er rat, we have benefited greatly by your friendship and it is our sincerest wish to see you in that high position which you so greatly deserve. Here ' s to you, Wallace, may you always count us as your closest friends and backers. You ' ve got a book over-due i ' 1 ;! t% Fiiurth Class — Pvt. ' Club. Second Class- Final Ball. First Class- S. A., O. G. ' s Ass John Lake Parker, Hirmingham, Ala . .B. Liberal Arts Born 1905. Matriculated 1923. Cavalry J. Lake, Precious )mppanv C, Alabama Club. Third Class — Pvt. Sgt. Company ■■C, Alabama Club. ■■Cadet Stal Company ■■C, Alabama Club. Alumni E( ist Church Cabinet, Marshal Final Germ: npanv C, Alabama I. P. S. A., Marshal ■ ■■The Cadet, •■ A. P. Four feet two, and eyes of blue — some calic claim that they are green — but the man ' s a man for all that. There are very fe v like little John L. The first thing he did when he ar- rived in town was to get lost. We don ' t know how he managed to do it, but finally some kind- hearted Lexingtonian showed him the way to barracks. Although at first mistaken for Na- poleon, John Lake made a good start, and he hasn ' t slowed up since. Even while a rat, he was never known to lose his equanimity, and the initial year eventually passed. The next year he was immersed with the radical element for nine whole months but came through unscathed. But knowing him as we do, even we were startled at the way John L. stepped out the next year. With an aplomb that caused even the stalwart Mat Davis to crimson with envy, he carelessly had his sleeve graced with Sergeant ' s chevrons, and often displayed illim- itable skill in the execution of that office. No a whit less successful was the manner in which he began to assimilate the lore and logic of Liberal Arts. For two years his work in the editorial line has helped to raise that standard to unequaled heights of achievement. At camp, John Lake is said to have given the unruly steeds of Myer the surprise of their lives by superb wild rides over hill and dale. The same dashing tactics which placed him so often among the foremost there, have no doubt been responsible for his successful career here. Good luck, John, old boy! Be yourself . I Fourth Class — Pvt. Class — Corp. Comp; Sgt. Company ■C. Marshal Final Ball ball. Baseball Squad, Tid JohW Lowder Parker, Suffolk, Va. B.S. Civil Engineering Born 1905. Matriculated 1923. Engineers Lowder, John L., Precious Final Ge Company -C. Rat Football Squad. Rat Baseball, Tidewater Cluh. Third ny C. Football Squad, Baseball Squad, Tidewater Club. Second Clasis Football Squad, Baseball Squad, H. H.. A. S. C. E., D. T Tidewater Club First Class — 2nd Lieut. Cbmpany C,- ' O. G. ' s Assoeiation, Company Foot- Club, D. T., A. S. C. E., Uniyersity Club, Sniper Staff, Marshal i ' f Precious hails from the peanut center of the world — Suffolk. Almost immediately upon entering the Institute, he donned his football togs and exhibited his prowess as a back on the rat eleven; on the baseball nine he was a star outfielder. At the end of this year he was presented with a pair of corporal ' s chevrons of high rank. Upon starting his Third class year he made a berth for himself on the varsity football squad and was also on the heavy hitting nine of that year. Due to some mix-up, he failed to become a sergeant at Finals and did not receive his chevrons until a short time after opening his Second class year. At this time he took up the duties of an undcr-graduate at Col. Oley Anderson ' s Advanced School of Civil Engineering Technique. Here again he displayed the qualities that have won for him the reputation of a capable, hard-working keydet. After this year he departed with other husky trench diggers for parts unknown (Fort Humphreys) and was not heard from again until the fourth of July when he displayed much of that never say die spirit at Virginia Beach. From here he fought his way back to the V. M. I. University Extension Course and into the hearts of the fair damsels of the mountain town. With his reputation at summer school, he was a hard man to keep down and was con- tinually in the lime-light. His Officer of the Guard tours (not to mention those after becoming an O. D.) are treasured records in the archives, while his athletic ability again came to the fore in company football and varsity baseball. The fancy cognomen which is here appended comes from his devil-may-care way with the opposing sex. All in all, John ol ' buddy, you have been a true friend in all four quarters of the game. It is with the deepest regret that we perceive the parting of the ways. So long and the best of luck. Yes, sir, I mean — 27 f 1 1 Fourth Class — Pvt. Company ■■£,■■ Georgia Club. Episcopal Church Vestry. Third Class — Corp. Company E. C. T.. Hop Committee. Episcopal Church Vestry. Secretary Georgia Club. Canadian Club. Serond Class — Battalion Q. M. Sgt.. C. T.. D. T.. Hop Committee. Varsity Polo Squad. Assistant Manager Football. Basketball and Baseball. Episcopal Church Vestry. Georgia Club. A. P. S. A.. Marshal Final Ball. First Class — 1st Lieut, and Quartermaster. C. T.. D. T.. Hop Committee. Episcopal Church Vestry. Assistant Business Manager Bomb. President Georgia Club. A. P. S. A.. Marshal Final German. Behold the man! A rare combination of Beau Brummelian chivalry and Napoleonic militarism. During the four short years of his life at the Institute he has won, and lost, more Cupidian battles than Caesar, while his military achievements rival those of the great. Being of somewhat dignified and quiet nature, with a dash of attempted so ' emnity, little or no suspicion was cast in his direction when barracks was thrown into a turmoil by the ' 27 explosion. Consequently he was not included in the ensuing exodus, though the fact may now be revealed that he was one of the honored perpetrators of that most singular crime. After Bob had successfully weathered the tumult of his Third Class year and the quiescence of Second Classmanship, he buckled down to work and to win his heart ' s desire — the degree of Bachelor of Arts. He accomplished this feat with little trouble, and on the eve of his graduation he stands a full-fledged bachelor in every respect — much to everyone ' s astonishment. Aside from a few criticisms on his afl aires d ' amour, too much cannot he said in praise of Bob. His abi ' ity, good nature, and willingness-to-do have won for him the undying friendship of his comrades. It is with sad hearts that we bid farewell and Godspeed. Come to atlrnlion! Claude Malcolm Pettus, Huntsville, Ala. B.S. Electrical Engineering Born 1906. Matriculated 1923. Cavalry Claude, •■Doc Fourth Class — Pvt. Compai Club. Second Class — Pvt. First Class — Pvt. Company D. ' Alabama Club npany F Third Class — Pvt. Company D, Alabama . E.. Alabama Club, Marshal Final Ball. Alabama Club. Marshal Final German. One dreary September morniiiK in the year 1923, a lanky, baby-faced lad from Alabama entered Limit Gates. Why he left the Alabama village to sojourn in our pleasure resort no one knew, nor did he. Claude soon found out that the title of Mister was not conferred on one out of any respect, and finned out with the rest of us. As fate would have it, and in spite of a running shine, he emerged from rathood without the customary gold lace adorning his sleeve. The trials of the Third Class year found him taking things as nonchalantly as the rest of us. Doc chose E. E. as his particular hobby, and sailed his ship over the electron sea with flying colors. As a First Classman, the O. G. ' s were honored with his august presence, and he managed to evade chevrons, although there was much trembling in the O. G. clan as rumors of military distinction floated around. As a woman-hater this blushing lad was without a rival — until love flew in the window. Oh, well, even the best of them will fall every now and then. Claude, you have endeared yourself in the hearts of your brother rats, and we hope that our good-bye is not final. e are proud to call you a brother rat, and the world is waiting for men such as you. G ' li ' an a usay from litre! i Sg S Walter C. Phillips, Jr., Birmingham, Ala. . .B. Liberal Arts Born 1906. Matriculated 1923. Artillery Slew, Phil Fourth Class — Pvt. Company ■•C, Episcopal Church Club, Company C, Alabama Club. Company Baseball, Canadian ■■B, Alabama Club. Captain D. T.s, Class Basketball, A. P. Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company B, Assistant Edite D. T. ' s, Hop Con A. P. S. A.. Marshal Final Ge Alabama Club. Third Class — Pvt. Club. Second Class — Sgt. Company !. A., Final Ball Committee, Marshal r Bomb, Alabama Club, President Long before civilized men vere well settled to the revelries of vacation, a train chugged its wearv way into Lexington. En route a sh ' lad from Alabama raised the rear window of the rear car and protruded his smartly groomed head into the brisk morning air and beheld a sight which immediately caused his countenance to fall. It was thus that I nca Walt caught his first glimpse of V. M. L Although his first impression of the Institute was far from favorable, Phil was unabashed. Along with fifty other Rats to be, he bravely taxied out to the Institute and signed on the dotted line. Much to his displeasure, he was among the chosen few who were immediately stationed in a bare barracks room. Here his rat life began, and along with the rest of us he received his punishments and praises in a manner that easily won his way into the hearts of his classmates. In making out the list of non-coms, the authorities overlooked a good man, and L ' nca Walt was forced to enter his Third Class year without those chevrons which he so well deserved, but Stew ' s ever-present smile won a host of friends. He began the third long mile wearing the chevrons of a sergeant. But it was soon found that Phil only wanted to prove his ability to achieve that rank, for after half a year he ripped the chevrons from his blouse with a smile and a snap of the finger, and again found himself with the future O. G. ' s. Phil, may you always show those same marks of character and honor which have won you so deep a place in our hearts. We know that your path will always lead to success. ' 27 is proud of her son. .■Jw, cut out the griping! ' • •1 % SiMMiE Lee Pollock, LaGrange, N. C. B.S. Clint Engineering Born 1905. Matriculated 1923. Sim, S. L, Pol-ack Fourth Class — Pvt. Company ' C, No Carolina Club. Second Class — Pvt. C Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Compa lina Club. Third Class — Pvt. Company C, North ■■B, North Carolina Club, A. S. C. E., Marshal North Carolina Club, A. S. C. E., Marshal Final La Grange must be one of those boom towns like Buena Vista, because, even with our wide knowledge of geography, we did not know exactly what kind of a town the old place was until this, one of its pioneer spirits, descended from a rickety coach of the Virginia Creeper as it grunted into Lexington ' s antique station — some said there was an analogy between the spirit and the creeper, but others have never been able to see any. But, to continue our anecdote, Sim duly signed himself up in one of the ponderous ledgers at headquarters, V. M. I ard, after hearing that the stand you take is the sta ' u! you make, and the stand you make is the stand you take, he made a good enough stait. fhe good enough lasted about ten days, but the finish was all right, as was also the middle part, because he has the remarkable record of not having walked a single penalty tour during his period of super-rathood or third classmanship. As a Second classman Pol-ack elected Civil Engineering. He was ambitious — an attribute which has cost him many extra hours and words. The Institute, having done its worst, sent him to Mr. Meade ' s big house party between Baltimore and Washington, but he did not feel half as much like Oliver Twist there as he did in the mess hall, and Baltimore and Washington turned out to be a veritable Babylon and Nineveh, respectively. Sim has been a model First classman. His unruffled dignity and self control are an example for self-exalted lower classmen and Rats. You have been a real friend, Sim, and that ' s a lot. Aiu, sliut uJ and let ' s go to sleep. Ralph Archie Pollock, La Grange, N. C. B.S. Civil Engineering Born 1905. Matriculated 1923. Artillery Archie, Monk Fourth Class — Pvt. Company • ' C. Companv BasHball. N. C. Club. Third Class — Pvt. Company •■C. Company Baseball. N. C. Club. Second Class — Pyt. Company C, A. S. C. E., North Carolina Club. Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pyt. Company ■•C, Company Baseball, A. S. C. E., North Carolina Club, O. G. ' s Association. Marshal Final German. This roly-poly little personage says that his address is La Grange, N. C. Anyway, he came from there, but he came to see Lexington, and stayed — even during Christmas. His Third Class year passed peacefully enough under the circumstances. Finals found him eager to get away — but he came back the following fall and decided to try a little of OUy ' s Civil Engineering. Since that time his life has been a series of expletives such as, How do you figure the stresses in this damn truss? Due to various and sundry arguments vith several instructors, Snub was forced to spend an extra summer at Rockbridge Baths to settle the differences for the satisfaction of all concerned. Ralph spent a summer at Mr. Meade ' s little camp down on the V. B. A., and his presence went a long way for the amusement of his fellow members of Battery A. Monk has an ability for trifling which almost touches that of Mike. Being so tiny, he would willingly engage in playful conflict with anybody. We will always remember him as one of the most human and most cheerful men in the Class of 1927. Though he ' s not a highbrow, we know that he will come through with something big. He can ' t help it with that disposition of his. Hey, icail a minute, mail my letter George Park Qlarles, Selma, Ala. B.S. Chemical Engineering Born 1905. Matriculated 1923. Artillery ' •Geepy, G. P., Curly rsitv Rockbridge Club. X Club. Honor Battery Camp Meade, Company nal Ball, X Club. First Class — Capt. Company dent LTniversitv Club, Vice-President V. M. I. Chemical ' s Association, Company Baseball, Alabama Club, Marshal Fourth Class — Pvt. Company D. Company Baths. Third Class — Corp. Company D. Second Class — First Sgt. Company D. Com Baseball. O. R. P., Alabama Club, Marshal D, Associate Editor Bomb, Society, Secretary and Treasure Final German, X Club. George came to us from Alabama, «hich is, according to him, the only true Arcadia. This blind devotion and loyalty to his native state is characteristic of George. He is a fast and true friend, and throws himself whole-heartedly into everything that he is asso- ciated with. That curlv-haived rat caught his hell with the rest of us, but emerged at the end unscarred, except for a pair of chevrons. George took a keen interest in the military part 01 our life, and won the admiration of his brother rats and fellow cadets by working his way up from a comparatively low corporal to second captain. At the end of his Second Class year G. P. elected to become a Test-tube Johnny, and for fwo vears titrated and analyzed with the best of them. Chemistry was not an easy road for George, but by dint of much hard work and not a little midnight oil he reached the goal and received the coveted sheepskin. George is very wary of the ladies, and it is a very good thing for some of the so-called big dogs that he is, for those curly locks, combined with the golden chevrons, could cut anyone ' s biscuits. But some of these days George is going to fall, and when he does— what a fall! It ' s au revoir, George, and we know that you will make a success outside as you have made one here, and that is all that anyone could ask for. The best of luck to you. If ' iat ' s the name on the first sloop. yf -Pvt. Company -E, Company Baseball. Yankee Club. Third Class — Corp. Com- nkee Club, Company Baseball. Second Class — Sgt. Company E, Cadet Staff, Minstrel. H. H.. Yankee Club. Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Lieut. Com- pany A. A. I. E. E.. Yankee Club. O. D. ' s Association. White Company, Cadet Staff, Marshal Final German. Cravvf is a Yankee who easily adapted himself to a somewhat different environment and readily fell in with those traits characteristic of a Southern college man and with those peculiarities — if you wish to call them peculiarities — which place a keydet in a class which has no counterpart. He has always been hail, fellow, well met and ready for an thing, especially enjoyment and amusement, which he has never pursued so far as to neglect the more serious things. Angel Face! It was two and a half years before it dawned upon us that this was the appellation which we had so long sought as a fitting designation for one who lives in a countenance smooth and fair and in a body lithe and manly — Apollo ' s counterpart. And we might never have realized the celestial analogy had it not been for the chance ejacula- tion of an admiring lady in the audience of a minstrel show, as she listened to the mellow notes of his bass voice. If ever there was a man who regarded life as just a little spare time not to be spent too seriously, it is Crawf. He can always enjoy some element of the situation and never allows himself to become worried. Indeed, such a disposition is to be envied for it nips trouble in the bud. But do not think that he is only happy go lucky ; the esteem of his brother Rats, good academic standing, and chevrons, once below and twice above the elbow, attest his worth. Four years with you have resulted in one of those friendships for which the Institute is famous. ll ' cU! Jf ' liat d ' ye knoiv! Our tittle Bobboo! W. Catesbv Rogers, Newport News, Va. A.B. Liberal Arts Born 1906. Matriculated 1923. Infantry Katie, Catesby Second Class — Pvt. C  n As Napoleon came to light out of comparative obscurity — so did our own Catesby come to us from the wilds of Newport News. In fact, this young gentleman was immediately noticed by the Third Class disciplinarians — much to his own disgust. By Finals of his rat year he was highly proficient in the gentle indoor sport of railroading and a past-master in the art of push-and-pull. As a Third Classman, our hero distinguished himself by having his name linked up with the worthy C. T. ' s. How? Not even Catesby himself can explain, but he retired from our midst for the latter part of that year and continued his studies at Richmond College. The real sterling qualities of our man of the classical brow came to our attention when he returned to us for his Second Class year. In dramatics and in writing he had no peer. Who willever forget Katy ' s impersonation of Count Karloff in The Man on the Box? As a fitting testimonial to his writing ability, Catesby was appointed Manager Editor of The Cadet. His frequent awarding of the Bohemian Spun Glass Ramrod was the spice of the paper, until the authorities decided that he had awarded that famed instrument in the wrong direction. The powers that be thought that this young man was indifferent to everything but indifference. If this is so, it is only because Catesby wills it. He ' s just enough Bolshevik to be interesting and just different enough to be set apart. Just as he is going to leave friends behind him — Catesby will make true and lasting friendships wherever he may go. Splendid U- m s Boris Place Rosaxoff, Pittsburgh, Pa. .7.«. Liberal Arts Born 1904. Matriculated 1922. Artillery Rosie, Boris Fourth Class — Pvt. Company --A, Jacksonian Literary Society. Tanliee CI Company A. Jackson:an Literary Society. Yankee Club, Pistol Marksn .Seoimil Class — Pvt. Company A. Yankee Club, A. P. S. A., Jacksonian Literary Society. Honor Battery Camp Meade, Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pyt. Comapny A, Y ' ankee Ciub. A. P. S. A., Presbyterian Church Club, Marshal Final German. Our friend, Rosie, is essentially a man of action. Reducing everything to its elements and weighing the value of these, he vastes no time and accomplishes perhaps ten times as much as any of us. He has selected railroading as his life occupation and has already fired and operated many trains and has fired and operated them ivell, Rosie lives according to a daily schedule which he makes out ahead of time and this combined with the routine prescribed for cadets at the Virginia Military Institute has formed an ideal training for a railroad ex- ecutive. Never has he attained academic distinction, nor has he wanted any. His interests run in an entirely different direction. But as to the arrival and departure of trains, the existing traffic conditions and the railroad question in general — this is a vital matter, a matter of moment, and he is never for an instant oblivious to these pulses of throbbing arteries of commerce and the romance of their beating. There is no comparison, he has said time and time again, between the railroad life and the military life; none whatsoever, I can assure you, between that of a traffic representative and that of an army officer. His name is B. P. Rosanoff and you will see it some day on a plate glass door with a title underneath it. If you know him and apply for a job you will either get the job or some very straight talk. IC ial train leavn Pittsburgh RIGHT NOU f • •1 Wi Fourth Class — Pvt. Company Cr Rat Wrestling Squad. Tidewate r Club. Third Class — p Company C. Orchestra, Tidewater Club. Second Class — Pvt. C mpany -C, A. I. E. Orchestra, Tidewater Club. Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company ■•C, Orchest A. I. E. E., Tidewater Club, O. G. ' s Association, Marshal Final Gerir Ladies and Gentlemen, here is the famous Mike Rubin, straight from Russia, Norfolk and a.l points Northwest! The Dutchman came in on time when he was a rat but no one can accuse him of repeating the offense. No, sir! And a bob-haired woman was the cause of it all. Somehow, Mike managed to get through his Frosh year but it was no mean task. He was among the first to tour the Staunton road a ' pied, and has been faithful to the cause throughout his entire cadetship. When Mike was not touring he was giving the wrestling squad or his violin a fit. Of course, he gave up some of his time towards entertaining his old cadet friends and they evidently appreciated his humble efforts, because he went back time and time again. Unless someone was inspecting for Mike he felt uneasy, so he spent most of his third class year in his room. Two years of practice with only a few laundry bags and maybe a stray keydet or so as an audience brought the li ' l musician fame. He soon joined the ranks of The Ramblin ' Keydets, and fiddled his way into the hearts of all. In his First class year we find him still running excess lights and Wink, He has trifled on every drill field, in every classroom, on ever occasion. herever he has gone, the Dutchman has left a case of hysteria in his wake. He gave ' em a fit at Ft. Myer and they in turn gave it back to him. Mike, not one of your brother rats will ever forget you. You made our blue Mondays worth while. With a nature like yours, the sun will never cease to shine, the skies will always be blue. The future holds in store for you more tha n a mere fortune teller would think. Go out and conquer the world, Mike, we ' re behind you to a man. Ought t ' get that letter from Bo t ' day. William Nichols Ruffin, Petersburg, Va. B.S. Electrical Enijineering Born 1905. Matriculated Artillery Bill, Monk, Billy Fourth Class — Pvt. Company A, Rat Basketball Squad. Third Class — Corp. Company_ Company Football. Second Class — Pvt. Company A, Hell Hounds, Smithy Club, Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company A. Company Football, D. T. ' s, O. u. ' s Asso- ciation, Company Football, Varsity Basketball Squad, Varsity Track Squad, Marshal Final German. One September morn back in 1923 this young luminary appeared at the portals of V. M. I., looking for laurels to gain. Soon after he had many other things to think about and decided to let them go for a year or so. We doubt if Bill will ever forget that year. Then suddenly he was a Third Classman — and he was one of the select sixty, for just one half of the year. He, like most other Third Classmen, was surprised to find that his Third Class year was more hateful and distasteful than his Rat year. Bill entered his Second Class year determined to make Steinmetz look small, but found that one ot ier could do it better than he. Electricity gave Bill a shock but he came through where many others fell by the wayside. He had several affairs of the heart (he still has them), and at one of the dances he was more than busy trying to keep three girls from knowing that the other two were there. And so on to Camp Meade. Camp Meade, — magic name, ' twas there he gained the coveted Efficiency Citation, in addition to fighting his way to Skipper of the Yacht. During his First Class year he upheld his reputation as a D. T. — as well as doing his academic work during odd moments. But he did it well. And, oh, yes, he is nuts ' about motors, and we are all expecting to get a nice shiny new automobile — free — when Bill gets his factories to running. We believe that Bill has real ability and that he will take advantage of all opportunities that may present themselves. We are all behind him. Fourth Class — Pvt. Company D, Richmond Club. Cadet Orchestra. Third Class — Pvt. Com- pany D, Richmond Club, Cadet Orchestra. Second Class — Pvt. Company ■■£, Richmond Club, Cadet Orchestra, Marshal Final Ball, A. P. S. A., University Rockbridge Baths. First Class — Pvt. Company E. Richmond Club, Cadet Orchestra, Marshal Final German, A. P. S. A., ?rsity Club, O. G. ' s Association. Nobody will deny that Mr. Ryder had quite a time in becoming accustomed to the rules and regulations of V. M. I. But he weathered the storm with courage and stuck out four years of it. George ' s efforts as a percussionist in the Ramblin ' Keydets lightened the downcast spirits of his comrades for three years. As a result of his skill, he earned a trip to Europe aboard the Berengaria at the end of his Third class year, and we have never heard the last of that trip. From all we hear, George had a big time. Sometime later, however, we began to hear stories about a certain Virginian of Broadway fame — and we wondered. George is a true Liberal Artist. The mere mention of anything connected with mathe- matics makes him shiver. We often laughed when we saw him confronted with one of those long problems in Field Artillery firing. At Camp Meade he suffered from the math more than from the heat, but week-ends in Baltimore and Washington more than made up for that. He served courageously with the R. O. T. C. Dirty Denims, which organization regularly furnished music at the Camp Meade amusement center. George is a true and loyal friend, kind, and thoughtful. We hope he will apply his A.B. to advantage. Boy, listen to tliat bass! Fourth Class — Pvt. Company D, Rat Football Squad. N. C. Club. Third Class — Pvt. Compa , D, N. C. Club. Polo Squad Company Football, Company Baseball. Second Class — Sgt. Com- pany D. Vice-President N. C. Club. Assistant Manager Varsity Baseball. 1927 Class Minstrel. Hellhounds. A. P. S. A.. Marshal Final Ball. First Cla.ss — 2nd Lieut. Company E. President N. C. Club. A. P. S. A., O. D. ' s Association. Manager Company Athletics. Associate Busine Manager Sniper, Yacht Club. The White Company. Marshal Final German. It would be wrong to say that this little red-headed beauty strolled into Washington Arch on September 3, 1923, for he merely floated in — in a daze which has never been quite overcome. Many were the troubles resulting from this state, but he bore up well during his rat year in spite of it. His smallness of stature was soon forgotten because of a personality which, though hard to define, is not easily forgotten. His voice has also been a source of wonder to all who know him; how such a noise can issue from such a small body is hard to understand. Unable to make Christmas Furlough his third class year, Bruce undoubtedly spent sev- eral very instructive hours at the Institute, while others were sojourning at home. It was not until his third year that Bruce really got started, both by gaining a much deserved non-commissioned office and by choosing the life of a hay-hound. Once started, he pro- gressed rapidly, especially in those two phases of barracks life. His commission as a tenant at the end of his third year came as no surprise to hTs class-mates. But not satisfied with this honor, Bob-Boo started for Camp Meade expecting to obtain more. Like most everyone else, he didn ' t enjoy camp life, but unlike many, he took it cheerfully. It was there that his pleasing personality and evident good humor were most apparent. We will not say goodbye to you, Bruce; we know we will all see you again soon. done it Henry Ormaxd Schoolfield, MuUins, S. C. B.S. Civil Engineering Born 1906. Matriculated 1923. Artillery Mullins, H. 0., Moon Fourth Class Pvt. Compan SKt. Compan: Final Ball. South Carolii Co pany C. Compan V ■■C, Company Baseball, Comp ,• E, Hell Hounds. Company I First Class — Pvt. Company •■£. ' . , , „. la Club. A. S. C. E., O. G. ' s Association, Marshal Fmal Germ; (asehall. Rat Football Squad. Football. South Carolina Club. ball. South Carolina Club, A i pany Football, Compai Third Class — Second Class — 1. C. E., Marshal seball. President This illustrious voung gentleman came to the Institute expecting to shake hands vith everyone; however, his ideas were soon changed, as the story of the fame of ■ ' Mullins had never been told in the town of Lexington. Henry suffered the usual trials and tribula- tions of a rat, although his popularity among the old cadets never seemed to bother him. As a Third Classman, Henrv began his social career, and many of the hops were graced by the victims of his affections; however, as these romances were or a short dura- tion his health was not seriouslv impaired. , . , , j r 1. As a Second Classman Moon ' s ability was finally recognized, and he blossomed forth with the chevrons of a sergeant. This vear he became a member of the famous -Hell Hounds, and plaved on the football team of that organization. Mullins spent the be- ginning of the summer at Camp Meade with his fellow artillerymen, enjoying the sand and the heat but above all the week-ends in Baltimore and Alexandria. Despite the asset of being a member of the O-P-Q-3 syndicate, Henry had more trials his First Class vear than ever before, for he had a bad heart attack. It started at the Thanksgiving Hops, and manv were the trips made to Sweet Briar by Henry and other members of the Corps in hopes of curing this particular malady. This year Henry played on the E Company football team, which won the battalion championship, and also on the E Company baseball and basketball teams. Henrv old bov, in telling vou good-bve, we bid farewell to one of the truest and best friends of the Class of ' 27, and we know that your success will be great in the years to come. I ' m broken-hearted. n ; ' v - i Sf( . [f [ovl ' Walter Scott, Jr., Charlotte, N. C. B.S. civil Engineering Born 1905. Matriculated 1923. Infantry • ' Sir IFaller, Tiuig, Scolty, Gabriel Ftiiirth Class — Pvt. Company F, Cadet Orchestra, N. C. Club. Presbyterian Church Club. Third CIusn — Pvt. Company • ' F, Orchestra. N. C. Club, Presbyterian Church Club. Second CliLss — I ' vt. Company ■■F, The Ramblin ' Keydets, N. C. Club, 1927 Class Minstrel, Presbyter- ian Church Club, Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company F, The Ramblin ' Keydets. A. S. C. E., O. G. ' s Association, N. C. Club, Presbyterian Church Club. Black Eye Club, Marshal Final German. There can be no doubt that Walter arrived here on a beautiful September morning. They all do. And suddenly he awakened to find himself a Third Classman. That is also a had habit of Keydets. T«ig started out with a crash, as a rat, to get one year ' s start on the rest of us. This worked very well until the Second Class year. Then he found that he was unable to master the difficult course of Liberal Arts. Gabriel ' ' had charge of the agony whistle that ear and many a curse was heaped upon his brow for disturbing our slumbers at Reveille. Having succumbed to the impassable Arts, Scotty looked around for something more suitable, and cast his lot with the Civils. As a First Classman, Walter wondered if he had really chosen the easiest course. But in accordance with the popular sopg, everything came out all right. Twig served three faithful years as the first trumpet in the Ramblin ' Keydets. He blew his way successfully into all the uncrowned courts of Europe and left more than one broken heart on the continent. At Camp Meade he was one of the foremost in inspiring the tired feet of would-be soldiers to dance. And he will again aid the Ramblin ' Keydets spread the fame of the Institute to the far corners of the world. In all, he is a gentleman and a scholar. The class is glad to have him, and will always remember him. She ' s elected!   ' t I Oscar Van Pelt Sessoms, Norfolk, Va. B.S. Electrical Engineering Born 1905. Matriculated 1923. Cavalry Fannie, Sess, O. V. P. Fourth Class — Pvt. Company D, Rat Football Squad, Track Squad, Tldewati Class — Pvt. Company D, Treasurer Tidewater Club. Second Class — Pvt. Co Cross-Country Team, A. I. B. B., Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Co Captain Cross-Country Teamj_A. I. E. E., Marshal Final German. Vannie was one of the first to enter these historic confines early in September, 1923. Assigned quarters in the gymnasium, it wasn ' t long before he found that the Institute was not a pleasure resort. He was a quiet, unassuming little fellow in those days, and it was not until the hectic Third Class year that we really knew him. Sess had no desire for chevrons, and spent his Third Cl ass year in dodging subs and indulging in other precarious pastimes. He wore stars, but he didn ' t seem to want them. In athletics, Vannie has run for the cross-country team, and his last year he was elected captain. How a man with such small stature can run six miles is food for thought. One of the coaches remarked that Sessoms just came in on grit. And that one statement sizes Vannie up pretty well. We are afraid Sess is somewhat inclined to be fickle. Every month or so he would make the rounds to visit his brother rats and rave about the sweetest little girl in the world. The peculiar thing about this was that her name changed every time. Vannie got well mixed up with the authorities during his last year. The celebrated statement at the bottom of this page was repeated one night with alarming results for him, and many laughs for the rest of us. His cheerful disposition, generosity, and dependability — along with his bellyachin have drawn us to him. The best of luck, Vannie. Lafayette, I am here! : n ' •!• E. C. Shepherd, III, Frederick, IVIaryland J.B. Liberal Arts Born 1906. Matriculated 1923. Artillery Shep, E. C Quack I ' liurtll Class — Pvt. Company ■F, Maryland Club. Episcopal Church Choir. Third Cla.ss — Pvt. Company F, Maryland Club. Episcopal Church Choir. Second CIas,s — Pvt. Company F. Maryland, D, C. Club, Episcopal Church Choir, DeMolay Cluh, Honor Battery Camp Mead, Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company F, Maryland, D. C. Club, Episcopal Church Choir, A. P. S. A., O. G. ' s Association. Marshal Final German. Mister, is there anything you don ' t like around here? Yes, sir, I don ' t like to get up so early in the morning. And later: Mr. O. D. Sir, could I borrow a pin? Thus, the Corps at large became aware that Quack was in its midst. He was a very popular man during his rat year and it is rumored that he never missed a social function. Luck, however, was with him and he reached his Third Class year in one piece. Being a broadminded man, he could not see any advantages in chevrons, so he joined the Royal Order of Bare Sleeves. We have a vivid recollection of him tearing hither and yon asking, Does anybody want to trifle? In his second class year Quack elected the Institute ' s course in bunk fatigue, and spent the year sleeping peacefully, with the exceptions of the few times that he emerged to dash about the stoops with a blanket over his head, inquiring, How can you tell who I am if you can not see me? His first class year was one that endeared him to all of us, for we know that behind his ceaseless line of banter, there lies a heart of pure gold. He is truly a friend in need. Quack, we know that you are going to make good in this world — you have all that is needed — go to it, boy ! If ' ial iLould you rather do or riJe a bicycle . ' 1 John Watson Smiley, Tyler, Texas B.S. Electrical Engineering Born 1,906. Matriculated 1923. Artillery Fourth Class — Pvt. Company ■■B, Texas Club. Presbyter! terian Club, Gallery Rifle Te Ball, lirst Class — 2nd Lieut Chap John B, Texas Club. Presbyterian Club. Third Class — Corp. Company an Club. SecoBd Class — Sgt. Company D, Texas Club. Presby- am, A. I. E. E., Company Kifle Team. Gym Squad. Marshall Final . Company C, Texas Club, Presbyterian Club, Gallery Rifle Team. National Rifle Association. Company Rifle Team, Ex Com- A. I. E. E., O. D. ' s Asso Ma shal Flna On September 3rd, 1923, there was ushered into barracks, along with two hundred other newly cadets, a timid, dumb-looking mister from the great open spaces. As time wore on, he, like the rest of us, gradually came to learn what V. M. I. stood for. Successfully weathering the rigors of the rat year, J. V. emerged a full-fledged Third classman. It was not long ere his ability in the military line was recognized and he became one of the sixty. From that day he succeeded in keeping his sleeve adorned. At the beginning of his Second class year, he decided to number himself with the electricians, in pursuit of the elusive current, rather than array himself with the more artistic members of the class. Needless to say he has proven his aptitude in this line — and like the rest of the engineer tribe he is ahvavs readv to argue the merits of B.S. vs. A.B. Not only in the academic line, but in other all-round activities Johnny is not without success. He is such an ardent enthusiast in the acrobatic art, being an esteemed member of the gym team, that the ancient Greeks might well have been proud to claim him as their own. He likewise excels with the rifle, and is the proud possessor of numerous decorations for his ability. As you go forth into business life, John, we are sure that the same sterling qualities and traits which endear you to your brother rats, are certain to bring you success in whatever line of endeavor you may choose. May good fortune smile upon you! ■•Hold itr Fourth Class — Pvt. Company B. Rat Basketball Squad, Rat Baseball Squad, Alabama Club. Third Class — Corp. Company D, C. T. Helper, Company Football, Alabama Club. Second Class — Sgt. Company D, D. T., Cadet Staff. A. S. C. E.. Asst. Cheer Leader. Hellhounds. Ba ball Squad, Alabama Club, Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company D ' ■ D. T., Assistant Business Manager Sniper, Cadef Staff. Advertising Manager Bomb, Cheer Leader, Com- pany Football. A. S. C. E., Baseball Squad, O. G. ' s Association, Marshal Final German. Little did we think, four long years ago, that this temperamental lad would rise to such zenithal heights; we are inclined to believe that he even holds a mortgage on the House of Fame. Smitty ' s buffoneries, as captain of our spirits, would perforce make Falstaff drunk with envy — and we solemnly turn to the works of Darwin in search of his prototype, Jimmie, as one of the Rodentia, existed in a lofty tower, just above the statue he so often saluted. His propinquity to the heavenly bodies was perhaps a forecast of his ac- complishments, for he emerged from his hectic rathood the proud possessor of stellar adornments. However, his membership in the high order of the High Brows was short- lived, simply because he chose to capture a dip with a slip stick, a most insufficient weapon. Then, too, in his Third Class year he came a faithful customer of Dupont ' s, and a devoted disciple of Mussolini ' s. ' Twas in his Second Class year that Aphrodite, in the guise of a titian-haired queen, launched her charms against him. He fought haid for his freedom of heart, as well as of mind, but the overwhelming odds were too much for him. Jimmie, you leave these four silent walls and the Class of ' 27, the friend of all who know you. Here, you have tasted the bitter and the sweet, you have lost, and you have won, but whatever has been your lot, you have played the game. In parting we won ' t say Goodbye, but we leave you with a hopeful Au Revoir. He was a Good Fellow and ' twill all be well. IV anna betf I Fourth Class — Pvt. Company •■C, Rat Track Te and Choir. Third Class — Corp. Company Choir. Second Class — Sgt. Company D, A. I. E. E.. Marshal Final Ball. First Clas: Church Club, O. G. ' , One morning in early September, 1923, a short, rather plump personage jumped from the old Virginia Creeper at a station marked Lexington. Hailing from Richmond, this fu- ture cadet thought that he knew all about V. M. I. Imagine the shock when he found out the true state of affairs. Pat spent a rather hectic rat year, and he was indeed glad when it was over. He started the Third Class year with nice new black and gold chevrons, and he was indeed a running trick. Make-overs came and went, but they had no effect on Pat, except to move him up several files. And when Finals came we found Pat with stripes above the elbow. As a running sergeant of C Company, he was without a peer. Pat decided to do battle with P. Foot ' s direct and alternating currents, and it didn ' t take him long to find out that he faced a foe worth his mettle. Later we found him at Fort Myer with V. M. L ' s dashing cavalry. There he en- joyed life as much as was allowed him. We will all remember the night he spent in- specting the troop camp after invariably reporting All present. All were present — in Washington — and that ' s a fact. The First Class year commenced with Pat struggling again with those shunt-wound inductances and rotary converters. He proved, however, that he could bat ' cm down, and he did it with vigor. Pat is one of those energetic men, full of pep, and r ' arin ' to go. He has real ability and he doesn ' t mind work — and those qualities are sorely needed in this peculiar world of ours. Good luck, Pat. . l, quit your foolin ' ! . ' Alfred Hopper Stlmsox, Baltimore, Md. B.S. Civil Enijineering Born 1907. Matriculated 1924. Engineers Al, Slim Third Class — Pvt. Company F. Eat Football Team. Secoml Class — Sgt. Companv D, Foot- ball Squad. A. S. C. E.. Episcop al Church Choir, Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company •■D, Maryland. D. C. Club, O. G. ' s Association, A. S. C. E., Marshal Final German, Assistant News Editor Cadet. Company Football. Al arrived fresh from the wilds of Baltimore with the old-time conception that the Institute was one of Virginia ' s fashionable winter resorts. As the B. k O. backed up the hill, imagine the feeling of foreboding and dread that entered his mind as he caught his first glimpse of that prison on the hill. Upon his arrival and subsequent matriculation he found that his worst fears were as but a drop in the old oaken bucket as compared to the storms and tempests of the coming year. However, his radiant disposition and pleasing smile proved quite acceptable to the old cadets, and at Finals he blossomed forth from the bare sleeve of Rathood to the em- bellished biceps of a sergeant. The beginning of the Second Class year is a turning point in every Cadet ' s life — for at this time he must choose between the four Evils. Stim was sorely pressed on every side, but he grabbed ole Taurus by the horns, gnashed his teeth, and joined the ranks of the Civil Engineers, thereby living up to the age-old custom of his forefathers. It soon be- came evident that he was in his element and from all indications you see above the future president of the B. O. The boy was so eager to return to the old Alma Mater for his last year that he arrived almost ten minutes before the terminating of the summer furlough. This year was but a repetition of the others and he at last joined the rank of the alumni. Fight ' em do vn, Stim! May all our troubles be little ones, and may the ' come one at a time! Damn Riytit i :y ' Fourth Class — Pvt. Compa-nv ■ ' E, North Carolina Club. Third Class — Corp. Comopany North Carolina Club. Company Baseball, X Club. Seconil Class— Q.M. Sgt. Company N. C. Club, Company Baseball. Honor Battery Camp Meade. Marshal Final Ball. Hell Ho X Club. First Class — Second Lieut. Company ■ ' D, N. Club, Marshal Final German, A. P. S. A., X Club. Shady ' s arrival at V. M. I., strange to say, was not just what he had expected, but his spirits were not daunted. I ' pon being asked where he was from, he would invariably reply, From the middle part of North Carolina. Pressed, he admitted he was from a place ' called China Grove. He spent his rat year going to occasional parties and sleep- ing in the hays of certain old cadets who had the roving complex. His military ability was quickly recognized, and he rose from a high-ranking corporal to quartermaster sergeant, to lieutenant. He elected to he one of the hay-hitting Liberal Artists, and could be found every afternoon in the library dozing peacefully. Shadv is in his element where the ladies are concerned. He is so well known among the Lexington calic and even those of adjacent territories that he might easily claim the title of Beau Brummel of Lexington and Bucna Vista. Sum demonstrated that he was a baseball pitcher of no little merit, pitching the D Company team to victory on more than one occasion, and bearing the brunt of things when he got into the box for Battery A down among the sand dues of Mr. Meade ' s estate. We might add, however, that he got very little support. Shady has studied hard and he has received his just reward. His motto is, If you are a highbrow, then sleep; if not, then put out or bull out. Old man, we feel sure that you will accomplish great things when you go back to the wilds of North Carolina, or perhaps we should say to the civilization of the Tarheel state. Good luck to you, Shady. Dammit! Born 1904. Matriculated 1925. Infantrv Like the pioneers of old, this son of the Orient succumbed to his thirst for knowledge and crossed the great Pacific to follow the courses of higher education in this western land of progress. He was one of those unusual species called a Second Class Rat, but we soon found out that he knew a good deal more than the rest of us. Entering V. M. I. as a graduate Civil Engineer from Purdue tTniversity, he embarked upon the seas of the Liberal Artists, to delve into the history and literature of the world. We soon found out, however, that his main goal was military training. He will return to the place from whence he came to become a commander in one of the several Chinese armies. As to his character, he has many good qualities. He says little but he is kind and gentle, respectful to his superiors, and sincere and friendly to all. He is an excellent basketball player, and although he failed to make the varsity, he was a mainstay on his company team. The making of a soldier is no bed of roses. Forced marches across hot sands and standing guard on a bitter cold night are not romantic dreams. Li has shouldered his responsibilities like a man and we do not doubt that he will make an excellent soldier. We only hope that he will not use his military knowledge to stir up any more revolutions in his native land. He leaves behind him a host of friends who wish him continued success in his military career. ' ■Ah, that ' s all right. Matriculated 1923. Cavalry Dick, J. Dickson Fourth Class — Pvt. Company ■D, Rat Football Squad, Rat Basketball, Rat Baseball, S. V. Virginia Club. Third Class — Corp. Company D, C. T. Football Squad, Basketball Squarl, Baseball Squad, S. W. Virginia Club. Second Class — Pvt. Company D, Football Squad, Basketball Squad, Varsity Baseball, Monogram Club, ■ ' Cadef Staff, A. I. E. E., Class Minstrel, Presbyterian Church Club, Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company ■ ' D, O. G. ' s Asso- ciation, A. I. E. E., Capt. Company Football, Basketball Squad, Varsity Baseball, Monogram Club, Sniper Staff, Cadet Staff, The Vl ' hite Company, S. W. Virginia Club, Presbyterian Church Club, Marshal Final German. Little Dick, small in stature but large in love and influence among his brother rats, came to us in the early Fall of 1923. The period of time since his arrival has passed all too quickly. Dick, like the rest of us, entered his rat year with the determination to overcome all adversity and to become a man in the higher degree. During his rat year, he answered the call for football, basketball, and baseball, in all of which he showed the mettle of his inches, and succeeded in earning the privilege of wearing his class numerals. But Dick did not stop there, for he is made of sterner stuff and began his climb to greater honors. He entered the ranks of the monogram men in 1926 by his hard work in baseball, both in the field and behind the bat. He also played a flashy game of basketball. Dick happened to be one of those immortals who upheld the prestige of 1927 during the Bolshevik regime. Fortunately, he evaded the watchful eyes of the authorities, and did not have to spend the remainder of the winter elsewhere, as did many of his cohorts. Dick, although outstanding in athletics, is the quiet type. He controls himself well, and his cheerful disposition and courteousness are remarkable. A man with high ideals, he is not tormented with the unsteadiness and fluctuations of the false things of life. Old man, we believe in you and we are going to expect great things of you. Jnylliing can Iiappen in D Company! •:t7 1 . ' Ward Thorxton Torrans, Tyler, Texas A.B. Liberal Arts Born 1905. Matriculated 1923. Artillerv ' Ward, IF. T. Fourth Class — Pvt. Company E, Texa Church Club, Texas Club. Second Class — Final Ball. First Class— Pvt. Company Marshal Final Gertnan. Club. Third Class — Corp. vt. Company E. Texas CI ■E. A. P. S. A., O. G. ' s Sound off! Torrans, sir — Tyler, Texas, sir. He had arrived, and together with some two hundred and fifty brother rats was beginning the grilling year of rathood at V. M. I., of which outsiders know so little. Though it was quite an ordeal, he stood his share and came through the year whole and sound. As a cocky Third classman, his share of the hell raising was not left undone, even after the appearance of corporal ' s chevrons upon his sleeves. ' hen the time to choose courses came, the Call of the Hay overcame him and he joined the ranks of the Liberal Artists. There he argued, orated, read and slept peacefully. Many quiet hours in the library after dinner were spent in reading books picked with great care from top shelves and hidden nooks. Though V. T. never actively engaged in athletics, he, like a true Texan, loved to ride; so he tried out for polo during his Third class year. Only lack of polo ponies kept him from making the squad. Many Sunday afternoons found him astride a horse on the road to Beunie — a figure which caused many a young countryside maiden ' s heart to palpitate. W. T. also pursued the study of the secrets of nature. H anyone wanted to know the name of a snake or bird nest, they asked him. With all the good qualities which we know- you to have, there is no doubt that you will attain success, ' W. T. Your personality and good fellowship will bring friends wherever you go and will serve to make life enjoyable both to you and to those around you. Gel tlie h out of here! a m 2 ? ■- ■,- . ' William Colston Trapnell, Weston, W. Va. B.S. Chemical Entjineering Born 1906. Matriculated 1923. Artillery Coke, jr. C, Trap Fourth Class — Pvt. Company B. I erary Society, illhird Class — Corp. Church Club, Jacksonlan Literary Society. Second Class — Sgt. Company West Virginia Club, Assistant Manager Track. ■ ' Cadet Staff. O. R. P.. Episcopal Church Club, Jacksonlan Literary Society, Marshal Final Ball. lii-st Class — Pvt. Company B, ' ' Manager Rat Track, President West Virginia Club, Literary Editor Bomb, Assistant Editor Cadet, O. R. P., The White Company, Marshal Pinal German, O. G. ' s Association. Effective campaigning by one of V. M. I. ' s ever alert alumni sent West Virginia ' s own to mourn with us that September morn. Coke was all set for West Virginia University, but he soon found himself hugging the four walls of Room 88 during his spare time, with the exception of fitful visits to A-2, and he emerged victorious one June day to find himself first stand man in the Class of ' 27. Academic work has been his chosen field, and he has been always at the top, rivaling Old Rat in his knowledge of the science of the test tube. Trap has not confined himself to winning academic laurels. His value in literary work is well known to his co-writers on both the Bomb and Cadit. Athough one of those naturally running men, he never lost sleep over military honors, but has corporal ' s and sergeant ' s chevrons to show his grandchildren, nevertheless. This mountaineer has not actively participated in athletics, but credit is due him for able management of the Rat track team, and he has always taken an unusually keen int erest in the efforts of the big teams. When asked for statements concerning the K situation, he becomes uncommunica- tive, although innumerable damsels of that name swarm about him. Trap ' s other weak- ness is known only to his most intimate friends. It literally took hours to induce him to abandon certain nocturnal vigils at camp. Those who really know ' Coke bear him a lasting friendship as a man, dependable, considerate, generous, and diligent in all his undertakings. Hurry up and put your hay doian, Saint. a « ' E 0 1(1.- Frederick William Traugott, Rochester, N. Y. B.S. Chemical Engineering Born 1905. Matriculated Engineers Petay, Frog [924. Third Class— Pvt. Company B, Rat ] bvterian Church Club. Second Class — Pinal Ball. First Class— Pvt. Company Association. Marshal Final German. ng Squad, Company Baseball. Yankee Club, Pres- Company E, O. R. P., Yankee Club, Marshal , ' ■ Yankee Club, O. R. P.. Boxing Squad, O. G. ' s All hail the Duke of New York! The Lord was one of the mild little rats who gazed upon the frowning walls of the Institute and decided to intrust her with the guardianship of his destiny. Once inside, The Lord was sure he had made a mistake in his choice of schools, but regarded the matter quite lightl ' . This continued until some of his Second Class friends showed him the truth, which he proceeded to follow the rest of his rat year. When the boxing season opened, Freddy swapped punches with the best of them, and the re- mainder of the time passed uneventfully. In his Second Class year The Lord chose to major in chemistry, and accumulated a new nickname, Frog, due to his intensive research work in zoology. He also proved himself singularly adept in the general pastime of penalty touring, due to his unbridled desire to visit in the town of Lexington after taps. At camp his old weakness reasserted itself, and Freddy has since developed the writer ' s cramp from his correspondence with the fairer sex. As a First Classman, Freddy proceeded to walk the straight and narrow. His meteoric rise has caused much worry on the part of our distinguished men. Tours became a thing of the past, and the night clubs lost a one-time constant attendant. Duke, you leave behind you many friends, who wish you well and God speed in your future life. Is the mail came yet? L I m f James Thomas Walker, Jr., Richmond, Va. B.S. Civil Engineering Born 1904. Matriculated 1923. Infantry Tom IVokker Fourth Class — Pvt. Company B, DeMolay Club. Richmond Club. Third Class — Pvl. Com- pany B, DeMolay Club. Richmond Club. Second Class — Pvt. Company B. DcMolay Club. Richmond Club, Company Rifle Team, Gallery Rifle Team. A. S. C. E., Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company B. Richmond Club, DeMolay Club, Black-Eye Club. Company Rifle Team, Gallery Rifle Team, A. S. C. E., O. G. ' s Association, Marshal Final German. Tom weathered the storm of the rat year along with the Third Classmen and, not- withstanding the merry pranks plajed upon him by his older brothers, he came through with flying colors. During the next year he developed unsuspected powers, and left our midst in a great storm to continue his education at the College of William and Mary. He was not able to desert his first love, however, and we found him back again the following year. The Newly-Cadets were not neglected by Tom, and his sheenies will be long remembered. When Mr. Walker came around, the rats could only pray that they had done nothing wrong that day. He became noted as a surveyor, as he was often seen loping across the Parade Ground perilously balancing the transit on his manly shoulders. As a sharp-shooter he was unexcelled, and he ran up many fine scores for the gallery team. At camp, Walker kept out of trouble by the simple expedient of hiding behind his whiskers, and the first sergeant gravely accused him of being a Bolshevik. It is of note that he was one of the leading members of the Black-Eye Detail. Tom has never been troubled with chevrons, and he was one of the outstanding members of the powerful O. G. ' s Association. We will remember him for his upstanding character and for his dependability. Still waters run deep is a saying which will fit him well. The hell he did! . ' EA: Wa- 1(1,- r MowTON LeCompte Waring, Montclair, N. J. B.S. Elt ' ctntal Enyinei ' ring Born 1906. Matriculated 1923. Artillery Ick, Count Fourth Class — Pvt. Company B. Yankee Club. Track Squad. Tliiril Class — Pvt. Company B, Yankee Club. Second Class — Sgt. Company D, Yankee Club, Sons of Fathers Club, Sniper Staff, Assistant Manager Track, A. I. B. E.. Marshal Final Ball. First Cla.ss — Second Lieut. Company D, Yankee Club, Sons of Fathers Club, Secretary A. I. E. E., Circulation Manager Sniper. O. D. ' s Association, Marshal Final German. Count ' s arrival at the Institute was very much the same as others, but upon gaining his bearings he soon established himself as an unusual student and honest-to-goodness pal. He was a distinguished scholar and a wearer of the coveted stars for three years. Although often heard to testify, I wasn ' t born to be a soldier, the gold chevrons were prominent on Count ' s coatee. Due to an enforced leave of absence during his Third Class year his abilities as a non-com were overlooked. The following year, however, he was made a sergeant, and his success in the office was evident — for June brought him a lieutenant. 3ut not all of Ick ' s time was taken up with academic and military duties, for he was a big factor in the success of Sir Sniper. He was elected circulation manager of that publication in 1926, and Count ' s circulating propaganda did a great deal toward putting it on a firm basis. Ick is one of the exponents of the elusive electron, and he probably goes vith one of the big electrical companies. An all-round good fellow, good student, and good officer, it is with nothing but regret when we think of the parting of the ways. We wish you the best of everything, old man, and we know you will make old ' 27 proud of you. Third Class — Pvt. Companv A. Rat Boxing. Rat Football, Rat Baseball, Company Football, Company Baseball, Washington Club. Second Class — Sergeant Company A, Yanigans. Com- pany Baseball. Washington Club, Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Pvt. Company A, Captain Company Football, Company Basketball, Company Baseball, Washington-Maryland Club. O. G. ' s Association. Marshal Final German. There is nn reason vhy; ' tis not to make reply, but to obey . . . Such is the doctrine that governs the life of a soldier. But hardship could not frighten a%vay a deter- mined youth like Carl, and in 1924. he cast his lot with the battalion in grey, placed his shoulder against the wheel of discipline and completed his Rat year with a wonderful record. Carl is gifted with a brilliant mind and a magnetic personality. Throughout his cadetship, he was never in want of friends. His seriousness of purpose, his high sense of responsibility, and his courageous spirit marked the makings of a real soldier. A man with such make-up can ' t help being a success in life. It is reported that some two years ago he visited a little smoky city on the Ohio, and on returning to the Institute he was observed strewing roses through the courtyard and reciting poetrv of love, as if Dan Cupid ' s golden shaft had sunk deep into his tender heart. We wondered if it could have been possible that a West Virginia nymph had betwitched him. Well, Carl, we can not be stationed within these stone walls forever. The time has come for us to say good-bye, and no one can appreciate this occasion of parting more than we. As we close our eyes we can imagine that the glory of success is waiting for your command. She ' s the s-iv-e-e-tesl girl in the •world. ' : ' S Robert Pollock Willlamson, Greenville, Ky. B.S. Electrical Engineering Born 1905. Matriculated 1923. Artillery P, Monk R. P. Fonrtli Class — Pvt. Companv ■ ' C. Third Class — Corp. Company ■■C, Varsity Track Team. Second Class — Sgt. Company C. A. I. B. E., Hell Hounds, Asst. Manager Football, Varsity Track Team, Varsity Wrestling Squad, Marshal Final Ball. First Class — Capt. Company ■C, President A. I. E. B.. Manager Rat Football, Athletic Editor ■ ' Bomb, •■Sniper Staff, Varsity Wrestling Squad, Varsity Track Team, O, D. s Association, Marshal Final German, Early in the fall of 1923, this ) ' oung gentleman from Kentucky strolled into our midst, eager for the life of a soldier. But all too soon he found the military life was not a bed of roses. He remained, undaunted, and in spite of various and sundry visits to the Third Cass receptions, soon became kno vn as a running mister. Only one thing marred his military record — a disastrous attempt to spin a rifle on post one night. As a result, Finals found him chevronless. In spite of the usual ups and downs of a Third Classman, make-overs found him a member of the select sixty, and Finals the proud possessor of stars and sergeant ' s chevrons. And along with his other vork he found time to broad-jump for the track team. As a Second Classman, Bob cast his lot with the future Steinmetzs and did well. He continued his good work on the track and in the military line. Final ' s found him the next to bull-ranking shave-tail. First Class year found Little Nap ready for it. His military rise has been meteoric. From next to bull-ranking second lieutenant he rose to be captain of C Company. And in spite of his military endeavors he found time to take a prominent part in all other activities. How he could make such high marks and still find so much time to carry on his voluminous correspondence with a near-by girls ' school is unknown to us. But we find him rating high in the military and scholastic lines, and a big dog with the best of them. We know he will make good in later years, and we expect to hear great things of him some day. Well, I guess I ' d better ivrite a letter now. Fourth Class- Hen ' rv Alexander Wise, Watertown, N. Y. . .B. Liberal Arts Born 1906. Matriculated 1923. Artillery Skipper, Slorm, IFeiss, C hildmind — Pvt. Companv B, Yankee Club, Washington Club. Third Class — Corp. Company Club, Jacksoiiian Literary Society. Second Class — Sgt. Compajiy E, Sniper Circulation Staff. Cadet Editorial Staff, As.sistant Manager Track Team, Vice-President Yankee Club, Vice-President Sons of Fathers Club, Jacksonian Literary Society, A. P. S. A., Marshal Final Ball. First Classi — 2nd Lieut Company E. Athletic Editor The Cadet Asso- ciate Editor The Bomb, A. P. S. A.. President Y ' ankee Club, The White Company, Marshal Final German. Since the very first day that Henry stood in our midst, he has been heard from — yes, in more ways than one. It all began with a storm, and he has been trayelling in that element ever since, hence his nickname is explained. Storm never got out of the %voods during his entire rat year, and he proved an extra-attraction for many old cadets during that long period. Somebody overlooked him at Finals and Henry returned with stars sans chevrons. Several months later, however, he became one of the elect, and we found him wearing stripes of a Q. M. Sergeant a year later, and finally those of a Lieutenant. Weiss fairly filled all eight pages of The Cadet during his First Class year as Athletic Editor of that weekly, and his work on the Bomb and Sniper shows that he did more than his part in the publication field. Weiss always carries a smile, %vhen he is not too deeply perturbed, and his capacity for trifling exceeds all limits of possibility. Indeed, his actions during his four years so- journ here were frequently cause for serious debates among the Corps to the advisability of shipping him to Staunton. But Storm got away with it and was none the worse off. Henry has made an enviable record at the Institute, and mere words cannot record his deserved popularity, which is attested by his scores of friends. Well, old Mellin ' s Food, we just know you will give ' em a fit vhen you start in at law. Here ' s the best of luck to you. My Gawd, that division to inspect! Edward Moore Yates, Flint Hill, Va. B.S. Cmil Engineering Born 1903. Matriculated 1923. Cavalry Ned, Bahy Face Yalz Fmirth Class — Pvt. Company F, Rat Baseball Team, Rat Football Team. Northern Virginia Club. Third Class — Corporal Company B, Football Squad, Varsity Track, Monogram Club, Treasurer S. V. A. Club, Northern Virginia Club. Se - inil Class — 1st Sergeant Company B , Football Squad, Varsity Track, Vice-President Monogram Club, Vice-President Athletic Council, General Committee, Vice-President A. S. C. B., Leader Final Ball, Northern Virginia Club, Hop Committee. First Class — 1st Lieut. Company A, Varsity Football, Captain Varsity Track, President Athletic Council, President Monogram Club. President Northern Virginia Club, President Hop Committee, A, S. C. E., O. D. ' s Association. Leader Final German. Some people achieve glory, others have it thrust upon them — Ned ' s long list of achievements and honors is a combination of both. Indeed, Ned himself is a rare combina- tion of personality, ability and character. The trials and tribulations of rathood were considerably lessened for many of us by his jovial good humor and ever-smiling counte- nance, and in many an hour of rat despondency, his present was felt and appreciated. To relate his honors and accomplishments would be almost an impossibility. Suffice it to say that in the four short years of his athletic career he has been a splendid example for any aspiring young athlete to follow, for only by his continual plugging and untiring efforts has he achieved his success. In military and social lines, also, he displayed his capacity for leadership by steady promotions. Ned ' s life at the Institute was often sorely vexed with numerous affiaires d ' amour. ' Those of the gentler sex have seemingly felt the charm of his persoanlity even as much as his classmates, for the after-hop seasons have always found the postman bemoaning his fate and praying for a certain June day when he would be rid of his Nemesis forever. To say farewell to a man who has done so much in every way to make life just a little bit better and more pleasant for his fellow cadets is hard, indeed, and it is with heavy hearts that we bid him adieu. 1 I I f I The First Class Banquet The coming of spring, and the First Class banquet, both are expressive of the short time before graduation, the last milestone. The banquet is the first and last of its kind, when all members of the First Class assemble around the festive board with pleasure as their goal. Twenty-seven will not easily forget that banquet — anticipated for more than three long years; ending with a glorious climax of fun and good fellowship. Beneath decorations of orange and blue they assembled for an evening of feasting, music, and wit, all with the same thoughts and the same purpose. As toastmaster, Pete Marshall held sway in excellent fashion. The speeches: Mutt Jamerso ' n, To the Class, sincere, appreciative; Ale Hart, To the Women, witty, caustic; various toasts by Johnny Fain, Nutty Jones, Pop Crockett, Bel Bellinger; all were given and received with that enthusiasm which only a Keydet can know. Mike Rubin and his famous Saint Louis Blues, Cherry Crockett with Little Boy Blue, the Tin Can Quartette, with its col- lection of Negro spirituals, and many other numbers, represented a variety of jazz and enter- tainment. The repast was one that is seldom seen in the Mess Hall. Good food, plenty of it, and a little John Barleycorn to illuminate the occasion, was plainly an important item. Lasting until long after Taps, the sound of festivities resounded even in the distant corners of barracks. A toast to the class by old Bill Mack, Mess Hall King, a hearty chorus of The Spirit, a final old yell, and the First Class Banquet of 1927 was ended, an event permanently stamped in the memories of all. 163 i Absent C. C. W. Allen C. B. Andrews S. W. Anderson G. W. Baker J. L. Harnett F. K. Bates H. M. Bensdorf W. G. Blackwell J. L. BONDUKANT O. J. Brittingiiam H. B. Brition R. Brothers J. C. Burroughs A. St. C. Butler J. W. Byrd A. C. Cheatham J. H. COATES C. R. Converse S. Cooke J. B. COPEWOOD F. B. Davis E. H. Deerinc C. G. DiETZ S. C. DUNLAP W. M. S. Dunn R. M. Dye G. H. Ellis J. L. Enochs H. M. Fekas J. S. Ferebee W. A. Finch A. R. Forsythe S. L. Frierson A. J. Fuller W. P. Garrett A. T. Gillis T. Greene R. H. Gregory G. Guvernator F. W. Heindl R. C. Hill W. C. HOLESAPPLE O. L. Holland C. G. Huff P. E. Johnson J. B. Jones H. L. Jorg H. T. Kane H. J. Kirk C. F. Lawrence W. R. Lee J. L. Locher M. McCauley B. C. McElroy P. B. Matthews C. E. Michel M. T. Miller B. D. Mooring C. D. MORLEY E. K. Nelson B. C. Norfleet C. L. O ' Brien J. M. Oliver J. L. OSDOURNE J. S. Owens J. L. Parrish C. T. Penrose E. L. Pettyjohn G. H. Pierce J. G. Pugh B. B. Pyott C. A. Riddle E. T. Ryland S. T. Scott W. L. Scott M. P. Shervin R. B. Smith B. Spencer D. B. Stickley E. B. Still R. K. Strother C. V. Trice F. C. Vowell P. K. Wade P. O. Ward J. R. Watson W. FL Watson V. G. WEAVE!! V. H. Webb J. D. West B. E. Wheeler G. M. Wheeli.r W. H. Wigciksworth J. IL WiLLEV W. C. Williams A. R. Wills D. Wintringes. E. E. Woodwar) S. A. WOOH ' -VARi) P. Yearman 164 _ . IheBomb Second Class (The (jlass of 192S) J. C. West President H. W. Morgan- Vice-President S. L. Williamson- Historian III 16s m % m M m Second Class History (The Class of 1928) [UCH has already been said, and much more might well be said, about the best method of approaching the study of the past, yet to diverge from the customary form of presenting a true class history and still convey in a feu- inadequate words the tangible and even undefinable spirit of the Class of ' 28 is by no means an easy task. We entered these scarred walls in September, 1924, under the tutelage and direc- tion of Old Nick, the last class greeted by him as superintendent, and had the very delightful privilege of his care for three months. At this time he was re- lieved by our present superintendent, General W. H. Cocke, at which function we were very meek bystanders. Even though our debut to a great military career was in many respects similar to that of preceding classes, several customs changed with our advent. We were the last to be quartered in the gymnasium for the first few weeks of school ; also, we saw a much more important change in the granting of Christmas furloughs; as Rats we were the last class to gain the Christmas furlough by proficiency in academic and military standing, and as a result a goodly number saw Santa Claus, white elephants, and other things in Barracks. As a class, ' 28 spoke for the first time, in the spring of 1925, when J. B. Wolf, Jack West, and John Crider were chosen as class officers. Our first glorious Finals passed, leaving us in a haze over a much too short summer. During the customary hectic Third Class year we raised lots of hell and, as a con- sequence, suffered as every Third Class must. Yet we do assume a great deal of credit for our wisdom in discontinuing the throwing of bombs under the sponsorship of the class as a whole. Our pins and jerseys were first indications of binding a real V. M. I. class spirit, and thus the second year at the Institute passed into history. When the gray is donned for the third time there is a change of attitude evidenced by every class, and the Class of 1928 was no exception. No doubt this is due to the fact that each man must choose the particular course of instruction he will follow during his last two years, whether technical or general, and thus he indicates the nature of his future life ' s work. As Second Classmen we realize more fully the ideals of the (jreater V. M. I., and are fully imbued with the love of the Alma ! Iater and class — especially after the occasion of putting on class rings. Furthermore, we inaugurated what we believe will be a custom at the Institute, the ring figure at the Thanksgiving dances. After a figure at the Friday night dance, led by Wolf and West, the rings were put on, instead of in barracks on the first Sunday in December, as has been customary. This paves the way, in some measure, for a more elaborate Final Ball, and serves, too, as a more formal and fitting way of putting on the bands. 167 : AVords cannot express our feelings at the loss of J. B. Wolf as class president, and John Crider as historian. It is useless to try to say just how much we miss them. et we are indeed fortunate in having Jack West to take over the reins of president so ably held by his predecessor, and Bill Morgan as vice-president. In athletics, ' 28 has contributed to the varsities in numbers and in quality. Such men as Mondy, Nabers, Fats Smith, O ' Berry, Thornhill, Gfroerer, and Harring- ton saw action on the Flying Squadron, as well as Carl Walker, who was seriously injured in the V. P. I. game Thanksgiving. In basketball we gave Frost, Mondy, Fulkerson, B., and Fulkerson, A. ; in wrestling, Woodbury and Wilson, and to the boxing team, Sully Griffin, Griffith, W. F. R., and Woodbury. At such an early time we can only make predictions relative to the spring sports, but undoubtedly Nied, Black, Gfroerer, and Day will be heard from in baseball, while Thornhill, Decker, Old, W. H., and Gregory will be among Major Read ' s track proteges. We are now anticipating a third Finals with all its joys and sacred meanings to a Second Classman — after the Final Ball, six weeks of hereafter. Perhaps not a here- after, for that conveys the idea of vagueness, and after having lived over three summer camps in the mess hall and in barracks at the mercy of three other classes, who have trodden the sands and frequented Joe ' s place, the joys and otherwise of this six weeks should be fairly well understood. This year, however, the units are to be scattered from the sands of Meade to the pines of Carolina ; instead of remaining together, each branch must seek its amusements individually . The Artillery alone has new fields to conquer at Fort Bragg, and next year we can verify some of this Tar Heel tall-talk, second only to that from the wild plains of Texas. To the remaining members of the Class of 1928 — and there remain only iio of the original 300 — I might say that we have mastered the hardest. The three mile- stones just passed mark the rough that always leads to the smoother path, and of the four years at the Institute the last year can well be compared to this smoother ground that we so well deserve. We are about to take over the numerous responsibilities of the ruling class. Our actions in the past indicate that there can be no possible doubt of our ability to solve the problems that will confront us during our last year. As a result of the perfect co-operation always shown by our class, the last year of the Class of 1928 should see great progress in the further realization of the ideals of the Greater V. M. I. li Tke Second CI ass Ambrose, W. L Knoxville, Tenn. Ballenggr, C. N Potomac, Va. Barksdale, E. E Sutherlin, Va. Barkus, F Charleston, W. Va. Berry, T. G., Jr. . . . Charleston, W. Va. Batie, R. B Norfolk, Va. Black, W. E., Jr Norfolk, Va. BooGHER, A St. Louis, Mo. Bowman, C. P Staunton, Va. Browning, A. W Orange, Va. CiLLEY, D. A Hickory, N. C. Combs, D. St. C. . . . San Antonio, Texas Cooper, J. T Atlanta, Ga. Dabney, C. W Houston, Texas Davis, W. L Lynnhaven, Va. Day, G. W Roanoke, Va. Decker, M. T New Rochelle, N. Y. Delaney, M. D Alexandria, Va. Downey, R. L Princeton, W. Va. Dye, J. W Honaker, Va. Englehard, W. E Arlington, N. J. Eppes, R City Point, Va. Fenton, G. L Winchester, Ohio Franklin, S. H Lynchburg, Va. Frazer, p. W Washington, D. C. Frost, F. H Independence, Mo. Fulkerson, a Virginia Beach, Va. FuLKERSON, T. B. . . . Virginia Beach, Va. Fuli.ilove, T. P Shreveport, La. Garrett, R. W Washington, D. C. Gfroerer, O. W St. Elmo, Tenn. GiLLEN, M. C Jacksonville, Fla. Gregory, H. H Lynchburg, Va. Griffin, W. S., Jr. . . . Portsmouth, Va. Griffith, W. F. R., Jr. . . . Norfolk, Va. Grubbs, R. B Kinsale, Va. Hales, C. J Rocky Mount, N. C. Halstead, W Norfolk, Va. Hanger, G. DeL Portsmouth, Va. Harrington, F. B Norfolk, Va. Hatcher, L. B Atlanta, Ga. HicciNS, D. N., Jr Portsmouth, Va. HOBBS, W. E Richmo nd, Va. Hopewell, H. T., Jr. . . . Strasburg, Va. HuTTON, R. W Hickory, N. C. HsiEH, M. T Peking, China James, E. F Summit, N. J. Jackson, M. McH., Jr. . . . Atlanta, Ga. JOHENNINO, J. L Lexington, Va. Ketner, R. De Z Norfolk, Va. King, T. F Jacksonville, Fla. Klein, A. J. V Newark, N. J. KuMP, C. S Elkins, W. Va. LocKWOOU, W. B., Jr. . Crystal Springs, Miss. Long, H. T Norfolk, Va. LuMSDEN, L. N Raleigh, N. C. McDowell, A. H Richmond, Va. McGehee, D. C. . . . San Antonio, Texas Markle, F. B., Jr. . . . Galveston, Tex. as McGiffert, R. N Duluth, Minn. McIvER, A Washington, D. C. McNay, M. O St. Louis, Mo. Mann, J. W Cumberland, Md. Marchant, J. Q Mathews, Va. Marshall, J. E Richmond, Va. Marshall, R. C. HI . . Washington, D. C. Methvin, F. M El Dorado, Ark. Miller, J. C Brandy Station, Va. Mitchell, R. S., Jr St. Louis, Mo. MoNDY, J. S Richmond, Va. Montague, L. L. . . . Washington, D. C. Morgan, H. W., Jr. . . Washington, D. C. MORREL, W. G Denton, Texas Nabers, F. E., Jr. . . . Birmingham, Ala. Newman, R Newport News, Va. Nichols, J. H Portsmouth, Va. NlEO, G. A Jenkins, Ky. NuNN, C. S Farmville, Va. O ' Berry, K. . . . . . Tampa, Fla. Ogitvie, R. J Shreveport, La. Old, W. H Norfolk, Va. Pendleton, J. W Lexington, Va. Peyton, R. C. . . . . Staunton, Va. Ragland, T. R Beckley, W. Va. Rawlins, B. C. . . . El Paso, Texas Read, W. A Newport News, Va. Renn, W. L., Jr Norfolk, Va. ROBBINS, E. F Spencer, S. C. RoBERTSOX, J. M Lynchburg, Va. RuCKER, E. T Charleston, W. Va. RucKER, S. B Lynchburg, Va. RuCH, K. A Bolivar, Pa. Sheh-d, G. H Hampton, Va. Shepperson, C. M., Jr. . . Alexandria, Va. Shuker, G. G Charleston, W. Va. Simpson, J. P., Jr Norfolk, Va. Smith, A. D., Jr London, England Smith, F. E Fredericktonn, Mo. Smith, J. C, Jr Charleston, W. Va. Spilman, R. S., Jr. . . . Charleston, W. Va. Tai, C. J Peking, China Tarral, M. T., Jr Norfolk, Va. Thompso.n, R. T Montclair, N. J. Tho.mpsox, W. N Selma, Ala. Thornhill, L. C Roanoke, Va. Walker, C. F New Britain, Conn. Walker, G. B., Jr Lynchburg, Va. Ward, G. T. . . . DeFuniak Springs, Fla. Watis, W. T Norfolk, Va. West, J. C Suffolk, Va. White, B. C Abingdon, Va. White, H. P Norfolk, Va. WiCKES, W. W Wilmington, Del. Wightman , C. E., Jr Sarasota, Fla. Williamson-, S. L Bluefield, Va. Wilson ' , L Danville, Va. Wood, W., Jr . ... Birmingham, Ala. Woodbury, C. McD Staunton, Va. Woodward, W. A Lexington, Va. YouNCBLOOD, W. C. . . . Shreveport, La. ' ' i5 1; If m Third Class (The Class of I92g) R. K. Smith President L. G. Walker Vice-President T. P. Morgan Historian 1- Tkird Class History fc- HE first two years are the hardest; our experience provides ample substantia- ■ j tion of such a statement. The Class of ' ag has found in the hectic, transitory r life of Kaydets that the old adage, We reap what we sow, is peculiarly applicable to our past two years. True, we have followed a trail, blazed by a host of others, and perhaps our course has borne a similarity to that of our predecessors. But there has been a distinguishing, an outstanding feature about the history of ' 29 — its Spirit! It has been surpassed by none, nor has it transcended any; Class Spirit does not readily lend itself to comparison. The Spirit of ' 29 has strengthened and bonded us with unbreakable ties of friendship. We have strived for a Spirit that will forever enshrine our Class; we have been more than successful. The attainment of a spirit of comradeship in the heart of every brother-rat is inevitable. The benevolent, yet fateful hand of destiny, cast us into what seemed an abysmal purgatory — Ratdom. We were in the midst of our initial year at V. M. I. Quartered immediately in barracks, wc were forcefully impressed with the rigors of militarism under a sweltering autumn sun. The days were full and varied, and we learned daily. Football games and trips, scattered intermittently through the first months of our rathood, brought coveted bits of sunshine into our dreary existence. An unconditional Christmas furlough was granted for the first time in our rat year. The brief vacation afforded by the Christmas holidays was nothing short of a glimpse of Paradise for us. After Christmas furlough we gradually became acclimated to the wintry climate and icy snows that grace the Virginia School of Arms. The advent of Spring brought renewed life and hope, replacing the despair and desolation that is so prevalent among all Rats. A glorious Finals marked the realization of our evolution into the realm of human beings from our previous status as lowly rodents, as well as the loss of our in- feriority complex. A trying year had passed — we were Rats no longer. The outlook on the eve of our second year was not overly bright, as we looked upon a rather foreboding and hostile barracks. Nevertheless, we returned in the Fall of 1926, with our number slightly depleted, to reclasp friendly hands, and tread hitherto forbidden paths in new privileges. Our new freedom was a joy in spite of the over- shadowing restraint that military discipline demands. We now functioned as a Class, and not as an unrecognized body. Our pent-up passions were loosened, and we cast care to the winds. We raised all the hell that is expected of a Third Class sans shame, and sans remorse. We have attempted to follow what we believed to be the right course, even though we may have erred at times. We placed our confidnce in Ralph Smith, president of the Class, and in Gordon Walker, vice-president ; their strong and cool-headed guidance has brought us safely through a turbulent year. The history of the Class of ' 29 has not all been filled with strife and turmoil. We have triumphed, and we have been honored. Particularly in athletics have our class- ' 73 tl r jl jlj m mates brought glory to the Institute, to the Class, and to themselves. On the gridiron our brother-rats have deported themselves admirably. In the winter sports, ' 29 has been well-represented. We have taken an active and noteworthy part on the diamond, as well as on the cinder track. So, as the year is brought to a close, we are proud to see a goodly number of our Class enrolled in the ranks of the Monogram Club. Our first two years have passed, and though we have but added a few lines to the history of the Institute, we have made half of our History. Throughout we have attacked earnestly, creditably, and nobly the obstacles before us. We have gained in experience, knowledge, and wisdom, from which we feel that we have obtained a part of that potent quality — common sense! We have to some extent learned that knowledge is freedom, and that militarism will go on forever. The biggest thing we have learned is that this is a great place — this V. M. I. tw Class of 1929 III Ambler. Edward Carv, Jr. . . Roanoke, Va. Anderson ' . Edward Neil . Washington, D. C. Aver, Guy Darrell, Jr. . . . Atlanta, Ga. Barns, Albert Joseph . . . Roanoke, Va. Bartlett, Edwin S. . . . Mt. Vernon. N. Y. Beamer, Clayton Mitchell . Hillsville, Va. Beaty, John Maurice . . . Annona, Texas Bellamy, Marsden . . Wilmington, N. C. Bishop, Wallace Randolph . Roanoke, Va. Bloch, Wm. Austin . . . Louisville, Ky. Bowles, Thos. Therit . . Clifton Forge, ' a. Brewer, R. F., Jr. . . Johnson City, Tenn. Browning, Armistead Willis . Orange, ' a. Burkitt, Geo. Wm. Ill . . Palestine, Tex. Butler, Chas. Acers .... Suffolk, Va. Campodonico, Frank E. . . Richmond, Va. Candler, William Love . . Dallas, Texas Carpenter, Forest LaFon, Jr. . Latta, S. C. Carpenter, Jas. C, Jr. . Johnson City, Tenn. Cartvvright, Wm. C. . . Fort Worth, Texas Cashman. Jas. Eugene, Jr. . Burlington, Vt. Cochran, Robert Samuel . Alexandria, Va. Cole, Wm. Paul . . . Collins, Jas. Edward . . Cooper, John Purley, Jr. Couch, H. C, Jr. . . . Dabney, Chas. Wm., Jr. Daniel, Ernest H. . DaviSj John Kenerly Bluefield, W. Va. . Lvnchburg, Va. . iVIullins, S. C. Pine Bluff, Ark. . Houston, Tex. ' ashington, D. C. . Bristol, Va. Davis, Lamar, Jr El Paso, Tex. De Asis, Macario D. . Dumangas, Iliolo, P. L Dewey, Fraxklyn H. Ill . Rochester, N. V. Draper. Hiram C. . . Big Stone Gap, Va. DuERSON. Samuel Hardy . . Roanoke, Va. Earle, Alexander Miller . . Milldale, Va. Earle, Richard Carl ... Reading, Pa. Ernest, Jas. Gifford, Jr . . Richmond, Va. Eldridge, Thos. Ellis . . . Richmond, Va. EwiNG, Jas. Wm Prospect, Ky. Fenton, Gibson Lucien . Winchester, Ohio Flanagan, Walter Harold . Stasburg, Va. Folks, Minetree, Jr . . . Richmond, Va. Fowler, Wm. O ' Kelly . Greensboro, N. C. Francisco, Leon Adams, Jr. . Danville, Va. Frazer, George Preston . Washington, D. C. French, Will Carothers . Indianola, Miss. Fricker, John Norval . . . Baltimore, Md. Gasteiger, Joseph L. . Johnson City, Tenn. Gill, Eugene L Des Moines, la. Gillis, Leslie, Jr. . . . Washington, D. C. Goode, Louis Crump . . . Alexandria, Va. GooLSBY, RoBT. Edwin M. . . Marion, Va. Graeer, John Edward . . . Burkeville, Va. Green, Duff, Jr. . . . Fredericksburg, Va. GuiNN, Curry Thos., Jr. . . Culpeper, Va. Guthrie, Percy Lee . . Birmingham, Ala. GwATHMEY, LoMA.v .... Norfolk, Va. Hanks, Elmer Carl Bristol, Va. Hanna, Robt. C. . . . Washington, D. C. Hanson, Geo. Albert, Jr. . . Richmond, Va. Hardee, Jas. Edward . . . Madison, Fla. Harman, Shields Forrest . . Tazewell, Va. Harner, Frank Arthur . . Richmond, Va. Harrison, Dabnev C, Jr. . Winchester, Va. Haynes, Edward Huddleston .... . . . White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. Herron, Richard A. . New Rochelle, N. Y. Holco.mb, W.m. Manning . . . Norton, Va. Houston. Lemuel W. . Fredericksburg, Va. Hull, Wm. Janney .... Nutley, N. J. Hunter, Chas. M., Jr. . Pounding Mill, Va. Hunter, Pete James .... Gladys, Va. Hyatt, Campbell C, Jr. . . Richlands, Va. Jackson, Marion McH., Jr. . . Atlanta, Ga. JoHENNiNC, John Lawrence . Lexington, Va. Johnson, Er.nest C. . . Leavenworth, Kan. Johnson, Luther A., Jr. . Corsicana, Tex. JOY ' NER, Nelson Tift . . . Savannah, Ga. Kellam, John Je-sse .... Morrison, Va. Kenyon, John H. . . . Fort Worth, Tex. Kerlin, Henry Craig .... Roanoke, Va. Ketchum, Georges Geddes . Hampton, Va. Klein, Andrew J. V. . . . Newark, N. J. Lancben, Thos. Frederick . Galveston, Tex. LuMSDEN, Leonard N. . . . Raleigh, N. C. McClanahan, Wm. Henry . . Paris, Tex. McCoRMicK, Edw. Mell . . . Halifax, Va. McDowell, John Wm. . . . Denver, Col. McDowell, Turner, Jr McFall, Henry Tucker . McGlone. Eugene Wilson McKenzie, Daniel B., Jr. McMann. Wm. Edw. J. . McMuLLEN, Edmund J. . McWane, Gerould Robt. . Major, Albert S., Jr. . Fincastle, Va. . Danville, Va. Pine Bluff, Ark. . . Eufaula, Ala. . Danville, Va. . Tampa, Fla. . Ridgewood, N. J. Clifton Forge, Va. Mallory, Brooke Baylor . . Lexington, Va. Marshall, Fred H., Jr. . Montgomery, Ala. Marshall, John Eugene . . Richmond, Va. Martin, Ogden Jay . . Minneapolis, Minn. Meade, Fred James .... Danville, Va. Medcalfe, George, Jr. . . . Metcalfe, Miss. Methvin, Fliece M. . . .El Dorado, Ark. Meyers, Bennet Aaron . Newport News, Va. Miller, Hugunin . ... St. Louis, Mo. Miller, Robt. Jackson . . Pikeville, Ky. Miller, Thos. Francis . . . Culpeper, Va. Mills, Jno. Richard, Jr. . Kansas City, Mo. Milton, Wm. Byrd Lee . . Richmond, Va. MiNTER, Jack Louis .... Abilene, Tex. MoNCREiF, Stephen Arthur . Houston, Tex. Montgomery, Elijah Paul . . Amherst, Va. Ci Moor, Theodric Edwin . Imlependence, Mo. Morgan, Thos. Phillips . Washington, D. C. Moss, Howard Kossuth . Birmingham, Ala. Moss, Wm. Ray . . . Johnson City, Tenn. Nelson, Charles ... Lynchburg, Va. Nelson, Louis Porier, Jr. . . Culpeper, ' a. NiCHOLLS, jAs. Dickson . . Pittsburgh, Pa. NiPE, Merlin Harris . . . Strasburg, Va. NowLiN, Percy Conway . . Lynchburg, Va. Okie, Frederick Wm. . . Marshall, Va. Olevson, Ellioti R. . . . Providence, R. L Paiterson, Abraham M. . . Chatham, Va. Payne. Asher R. . . . Fredericksburg, Va. Peay, Jas. Henry B., Jr. . Pendleton, Wm. Gerald Perkinson, Jas. Albert . Pettyjohn, Walker, Jr. . Philpot, Harvey Cloyd . Platt, Wm. Zachry . . Plaza, L. Jose Maria Pratt, Kenneth D. . PuGH, Jas. Frank, Jr. Richmond, Va. . Shelbv, N. C. . Norfolk, V.i. Lynchburg, Va. . Lexington, N. C. . . Arcadia, Fla. . Allenhurst, N. J. Charleston, W. Va. Lynchburg, Va. Reid, Harold Wm Omaha, Neb. Roberts, Archer . . . Washington, D. C. Rodwell, Chas. Ray, Jr. . Warrenton, N. C. ROHLEDER, RiCHARn E. . . Glen Allen, Va. Romfh, Wm. Culbertson . . . Miami, Fla. Russell, John Joseph, Jr. . Dallas, Tex. Ryland, Ale.vander F., Jr. . Richmond, Va. ScHWiNHART, Thos. Josiah . Lansdowne, Pa. Seaborn, Pete Thorpe . . Portsmouth, Va. Sentell, Augustus Lowry . . . Dixie, La. Sexton, Roy Williams, Jr. .Wytheville, Va. Slaughter, John Mercer . . Culpeper, Va. Smith, Arthur Ditson, Jr. . London, Eng. Smith, George Leonard . Dumbarton, Va. Smith, Jay, Jr Birmingham, Ala. Smith, Ralph Kinsman . . Lynchburg, ' a. Smith, Robt. LeRoy . . . Montclair, N. J. Smith, Stewart Lee . . . Baltimore, Md. Spooner, Philip V. M. . . Philadelphia, Pa. Staudt, Harold Hain . . . Reading, Pa. Stegman, Edward Romney . Baltimore, Md. Sullivan, John Fallon . Harrisonburg, Va. SuMMERLiN, John Vandergrift . Zanoni, Va. Talman, Wm. Temple . . Richmond, Va. Thomas, Lewis Proctor, Jr. . Richmond, Va. Thompson, Jas. Jennings . . Roanoke, Va. Thompson, Ralph T. . . . Montclair, N. J. Thompson, Tazewell F. . . . Norfolk, Va. Timbert ake, Wayt Bell, Jr. . Staunton, Va. Tucker, Nathaniel B. . . Lexington, Va. Turner, Wm. Randolph, Jr. . . Millen, Ga. Upson, Ernest Thomas . . . Roanoke, Va. Vaughan, James Robert, Jr. . Roanoke, Va. Vaughan, John Robt. F. . . Hampton, Va. Wagner, Adolph Watts . . Richmond, Va. Walker, George McCorki.e . Utica, N. Y. Walker, Lewis Gordon, Jr. .Richmond, Va. Watson, James Baker . . . Pensacola, Fla. Weaver, Jas. Arihur, Jr. . St. Louis, Mo. Wellborn, Wm. Arthur . Evansville, Ind. Wellford, Robert Carter . . Warsaw, Va. Wesson, Holmes C, Jr. . Laurenceville, Va. White, Ben Clark .... Abingdon, Va. White, Jackson Stuart . . Richmond, Va. White, John Sargent . . Falls Church, Va. Whittle, Wm. Conway HI . . Norfolk, Va. Williams, Richard D., Jr. . Brookneal, Va. Wilson, Linwood Lanier . . Danvil ' e, Va. Wilson, Wm. Mathew, Jr . . Norfolk, Va. Winter, Jno. Dawson, Jr . . Leland, Miss. Wood, Randolph Lowry . . Parksley, Va. WooDALL, John Allison . . . Dallas, Tex. Wright, Iverson Worrill . . Roanoke, Va. Wright, Robert Alan . . Johnstown, Pa. Yates, Roy Robson . . Charleston, W. Va. Young, John Wm., Jr Antlers, Va. 176 Fourth Class (The Class of igjo) A. M. Hawkins President L. G. Chadwick Vice-Presidenl F. Hope Historian , •m - : m t ' - A . I A . ' ili. ' ' ! -- - - Pi ' - ' - ' I,;. jiH - - ' si., vt 178 ii ' Fourth Class History J ' idiinos, non rincimos We left our carefree homes with high spirits. Our chests swelled with pride at the thought of the stalwart group whose ranks we were about to join. Ambition soared and the blood tingled in our veins, for we were to become cadets at the far-famed West Point of the South. But upon arriving at the Limit Gates;, our spirits were dashed to the ground and trampled by the cruel heel of reality. We immediately perceived that life as a rat at the Institute was to be no easy matter; that it was to be no listless, aimless, lazy life — but a hard, strenuous outdoor one, carrying with it the essentials for the building of real inen. From the day of our arrival we made ourselves inconspicuous, with certain unfortunate excep- tions, and were known only as Mister. We bowed to the voice of authority; we finned out ; walked the stoops; and went through the entire system. Existence became a mere matter of routine, regularity, punctuality, and surprises. Although our dumbness at first was stupendous, it was not long before we began to understand the situation. We were very important and popular personages with the old cadets. They alwavs took a keen and active interest in uo, which sometimes went to the extent of annoyance. We received the customary invitations, and entertained at the old-time functions. Many things became self- evident that would ha ' e previously seemed impossible. The legendary leaves faded and fluttered away — Winter made her grim appearance. Through this seeming eternity we toiled with our bodies and souls — striving toward the attainment of those incomparable qualities of a true cadet and the unexcelled spirit of V. M. I. High ideals and the sense of honor and unswerving integrity were instilled in us by our great Alma Mater. As time passed on we learned to realize the foundation upon which manhood is built. Spring came — and then June. The hard days of work and toil were over. We went on parade at Finals with pride in the knowledge that we had accomplished things unobtainable else- where. An eternal love and devotion for the Institute will burn forever in our hearts — anl mav we, the Class of ' 30, help to make our Alma Mater greater! ' Roll Abbott, F. A. Jr Charlotte, N. C. Abernathv, G. G Tallula i, La. Adair, G. W itlanta, Ga. Adams, J. B., Jr. . . . Gordonsville, I ' a. Adams, T. T Tlu- Plains, la. Andrews, L. R 2uni. la. Arnold, H. H lllanta. Ga. Baker, H. L., Jr Paris, Texas Baker, J. B Petersburg, W. la. Ballard, W. E. . . ■ Monti omery, .-Ita. Balph, D. T Mansfield, Ohio Barkdoll, I. H., Jr Globe, Ariz. Barns, T. H Richmond, la. Batte, D. J Norfolk, I ' a. Beckham, R. S Atlanta. Ga. Bell, V. W Bacon ' s Castle, la. Berkeley, C. C, Jr. . Newport Neivs, la. Berrv, M. R., Jr. . . . Cleveland, Ohio Biggs, J Sherman, Texas Black, A. F., Jr Norfolk, Va. Blanchard, L. C Slireveport, La. Blose, L. C Penn Laird, Va. Boltin, W. G., Jr. . . . Gainesville, Fla. Booker, R. C Hampton, Va. BooTEN, J. R Luray, la. Bo.xLEY, P. S., Jr Orange. Va. Brewer, M. A Douglas. Ga. Brinson, S. a Longvie-w, Texas Britt, a. S., Jr Nashville, Tenn. Brock, J. L., Jr Florence, .ila. Brodnax. J. T Marshall, Tex. Brown, L. W Lynchburg. I a. Brownlow, E. M Ibmgton. la. Burgess, W. H Scoltsvillc, I a. Burke, G. H., Jr Richmond, I a. Burks, J. B., Jr Dothan, .lla. BuRRUSS, A. H Penola. la. Burton, B. B., Jr. . . . Birmingham, .lla. Burton. R. L., Jr Norfolk, la. Butt B. W Portsmouth, la. Caldwell, V. A Radford. I ' a. Calhoun, C. H Grenada, Miss. Campi, R. M., Jr Havana, Cuba Capehart, R. W Chicago, III. Carney, E. B Churchland, la. Carter, C. K Mansfield, Ohio Cartwright, C. H. . . Fort ll ' orth. Texas Cason, E. T Norfolk, la. Causev, G. C Suffolk, la. Chadwick, L. G Norfo lk, la. Chapman, K. W Norfolk, la. Cheek, D Stone Mountain, I a. Clark, ' W. D Dallas, Texas Clark, D. M Chestnut Hill, Pa. Clayton, V. W. . . . Birmingham, .lla. Cobb, w! D., Jr Brooksville, Fla. COMEGYS, G. W. . . • . McKinney, Texas Coolidce, J. B. ..... Helena, .4rk. Craft, S. I Norfolk, Va. CuMMlNGS, G. O Austin, Texas Cure, T. G Il ' eston, II ' . I ' a. Daly, J. F. ...... Phoebus, I ' a. Davidson, J. T., Jr Bedford, I ' a. Davis, E. B., Jr Suffolk, I ' a. Davis, H. K Oil City, Pa. Dekle, G. C, Jr Millen, Ga. DiCKERSON, E. M. . . Washington, D. C. Dickey, R. B. . . . • . . Electra, Texas DI.XON, G. S Elizabethton, Tenn. Dougherty, J. V., Jr. . . Bethlehem, Pa. Drake, W. S., Jr Austin, Texas Dunbar, V. B. . . • . . .Atlanta, Ga. Duncan, T. P., Jr. . Wichita Falls, Texas Edwards, P. T Daivson, Ga. Encles, J. L Duluth, Minn. EvEREiT, J. P Farmerville, La. Farris, J. B., Jr Denton, Texas Field, G. B Petersburg, I ' a. Fitch, J. F., Jr Buchanan, I ' a. Fleet, R., Jr Ashland, I ' a. Fleming, A. C. . . . Wheeling, W. I ' a. Ford, H. C, Jr Lexington, I ' a. Foster, T. C Cushing, Okla. Fox, E. L., Jr Richmond, I ' a. Fox, L. D., Jr. . . . Fort Worth, Texas Fox, P. D Richmond, I ' a. Fulton, P. B H ' ise, la. Garcia, N. A., Jr. . Santurce, Porto Rico German, R. G Reading, Pa. Gfroerer, S. M St. Elmo, Tenn. Gilbert, J. R. ... Rocky Mount, I ' a. Gillespie, W. S Tazeivell, I ' a. Gold, E. L., Jr Richmond, I ' a. GooDRiDCE, F. A Richmond, I ' a. Goodwyn, C. a Norfolk, la. Gordon, V. K., Jr. . . Fort Worth, Texas Gravait, B. E. . . . Boivling Green, I ' a. Gray, J. F., Ill Monroe, Mich. Greene, F. T Albany, N. Y. Grimes, F. H Takoma Park, Md. Grow, A. P Lynchburg, la. Grow, V. B Lynchburg, I ' a. Grubb, a. I Birmingham, .Ala. Guaderrama, E. S. . . . Calexico, Calif. Haas, J. D Dubuque, lov- ' a Haase, C. H Richmond, la. Haase, W. E Richmond, I ' a. Ham, C. W., Jr Frankfort, Ind. Ha.nger, J. a Staunton, Ta. Hanna, E. C Jackson, Miss. Hanna, F. H It ' ashington, D. C. Harris, A. P Bozeman, Mont. ' f TO Harris, H., Jr Alhms, Ga. Hart, J. P Johnson City, Tenn. Hatzel, p. E Farmington, f. I ' a. Hawkins, A. M Norfolk, I ' a. Healv, H. B., Jr Lynchburg, I ' a. Helms, J. T. . . . . Fort Bennings, Ga. Henderson, R. L. . . . . Tuscaloosa, .lia. Henry, J. C. . . ■ East Falls Church, I ' a. Herring, J. B. ... Rocky Mount, N. C. Hewlett, L. B. ..... . Louisa, Ky. HiLGARTNER, G. H. . . . . Richmond, I ' a. Hillsman, O. L. . . . . . Richmond, Fa. HoLTZCLAW, C. R. . . . . Hampton, Fa. Hood, W. A., Jr. . . . Birmingham, .ila. Hope, W. F., Jr. . . Greensboro, N. C. Howard, H. B. . . . . New Orleans, La. Huang, K. S. . . • . . Chekiang, China Hull, C. G Laurel, Mtss. HuLME, R. S. . . . . . .4sheville, N. C. IsENBERG, H, L. . . . Morristoiun, Tenn. Jackson, E. T. . . Oklahoma City, Okla. Jackson, W. W. . . . . .Llbertville, .4la. Jacobs, W. C Suffolk, Fa. JERNIGAN, F., Jr. . . ... . Troy, .4 la. Johnson, C. B. . . Corpus Christt, Texas Johnson, C. B., Jr. . . . Birmingham, .ila. Johnson, G. B. . . . . . Tazewell, Fa. Johnson, J Leavenworth, Kans. Jones, A. V Canton, Ga. Jones, A. C, Jr. .... . Clarendon, Fa. Jones, E . Petersburg, Va. Jones, P. W., Jr Canton, Ga. Joyner, U. T Suffolk, I ' a. Kelley, K. K., Jr Itlanta, Ga. King, W. H., HI . . . Portsmouth, Fa. Kittel, H. H . Miami, Fla. Kohout, J. J Astoria. N. Y. KosiS, J. B IFindber, Pa. Langford, L. E. . Croton-on-Hudson, N. Y. Langston, L. E. . . . Fort forth, Texas LaPrade, D. B Richmond, la. Larus, C. D., Ill ... . Richmond, la. Lawler, E. H Lynchburg, la. Leary, R. B Richmond, la. Leland, H. H., Jr. . . . Tuscaloosa, Ala. Lewis, R. F Norfolk, Fa. Li, J. T Yunnan, China Lindsey, W. F. . . . . . . Paris, Fa. LiNTHicuM, S. . . Linthicum Heights, Md. Lock, G. T Hot Springs, Ark. Long, E. R, Sturgis, Ky. Long, P. M., Jr Cordova, Ala. Lowery, T. a Norfolk, Fa. Lowery, W. L New York, N. Y. Lynn, R. L Roanoke, Fa. McCaskill, J. J Marianna, Fla. McClung, J. E., Jr. . . . Corsicana, Texas McCrary, S. E Llexandria, Fa. McCray, B. W Richmond, Fa. McCray, p. a IVaynesboro, Fa. McDannald, E. R. . . . News Ferry, Va. McEwAN, J. A Orlando, Fla. McGuire, F. H Finton, I ' a. McIntosh, O. T. .... Savannah, Ga. McKethan, a. a. . . . Brooksville. Fla. McLane, H. N Clay, If. fa. Mabry, G. O Birmingham, Ala. Marriott, H. N Burkeville, fa. Martin, A. L., Jr. Catawba, Sanitarium, fa. Martin, J. G Lake Charles, La. Meade, S. B Norton, fa. Meidel, W. B Poplar, Mont. Mercier, H. S Summit, Miss. Miller, W. B Reading, Pa. Mitchell, F. L Suffolk, fa. Mitchell, R., Jr Richmond, fa. MOFFIT, J. v., Jr. . . . Lexington, N. C. MoLYNEAUX, J. L. . . . Bridgeville, Pa. Montgomery, R. H. . . . Palestine, Texas Moody, J. F Roanoke, fa. Moore, N. M., Jr Augusta, Ga. Morecock. H. M., Jr. . . . Richmond, fa. Morgan, A. H. . . . Ifashington, D. C. Morrison, N Ifashington, D. C. Napier, W. B. . . . H ' rightsville, N. C. Neville, J. H., Jr Lakeland, Fla. NicOLSON, G. D Selden, Fa. NiLES, J. A Oxford, N. C. NisHWiTZ, F. S. . . . Ifashington, D. C. North, CD Lynchburg, fa. Nottingham, L. T. . . Cape Charles, La. Ogden, O. O., Jr. . . . Baton Rouge, La. Palmer, T. O., Jr. .... . Suffolk, fa. Parish, T. M Houston, Texas Parker, G. S Ifashington, D. C. Payne, B. M Remington, fa. Payne, R. L., Jr Norfolk, fa. Polk, G. Q Helena, Ark. Porter, K. D Tarboro, N. C. Porter, L. M., Jr. . . . Birmingham, .ila. Powell, A. R. ... New Orleans, La. Powell, J. W. . . . Cape Charles, fa. QUILLIN, J. D Berlin, Md. Quintans, E. F Ifauchula, Fla. Ragland, N. H Beckley, If. fa. Rainey, L. E Kansas City, Mo. Rambo, G. L Chester, S. C. Rand, G. D Richmond, fa. Randolph, F. M. . . Dos Cabezos, Ariz. Rawlings, C. W., Jr. Ifinston-Salem, N. C. Read, J. P., Jr Lynchburg, fa. Reed, R. C Beaumont, Texas Robinson, S. J Vniontown, Pa. Aduston, Jr Eutaw, Ala. Rudasill, W. a., Jr Richmond, fa. Rudy, J. H Owenshoro, Ky. Rust, J. A Flint Hill, fa. Rutherford, J Honesdale, Pa. Sartelle, P. O Ifinchester, fa. Saunders, W. T Hampton, fa. Ill ThEQoMBifz SCHMITZ, R. D. . . . Storm Lake, lo va Scott, G. C, Jr Richmond, la. Scott, T. L. ....... Norfolk, la. She.a, R. F Riverside, Calif. Shepherd, V. A Riclimond, la. Simmons, R. K Stewartsville, I ' a. Simpson ' , J. C Ouanali, Texas Skellie, R. H Albion, Pa. Slemp, C. B., Ill . . . Sugar Grove, I ' a. Smith, B. T Petersburg, I ' a. Smith, C. V Elkin, N. C. Smith, H. L Dotlian, .Ala. Smith, P. P Marshall, Mo. Smith, R. N Shrei ' eport, La. Smith, V. D Lexington, Ky. Spr.atlev, T. C Surry, la. St.ark, H. H St. Louis, Mo. Stevens, W. G Samson, .Ala. Stevick, M. D. . . Redii ' ood City, Calif. Str.auchn, a. M., Jr. . Charleston, If. la. Stultz, H. J., Jr. - H ' inston-Salem, N. C. Swank, C. J., Jr. . . . It ' inchester, la. T. lbott, F. D. . . . Sislersville. 11 ' . la. Taylor, J. B., Jr Suffolk, I ' a. Taylor, W. C Churehland. la. Terry, D. D Lexington, la. Thomas, A. D Richmond, la. Thomas, J. V Tennille, Ga. Thompson, L. C Lexington, la. Tho.mson, V. R., Jr. . . . Lancaster, S. C. Trapnell, V. C. Travis, C. F. . Trent, J. B., Jr Turner, J. A. Walker, C. J. Walker, J. T., Jr Watson, A. R., Jr Watson, V. C, J Webster, B. R. Weiss, A. H. . West, C. E., Jr. West, R. H. . White, E. B., Jr White, J. M. . Whitemore, a. C, Whiteside, E. B. Wight, R. C, Jr WiLKiNS, F. T., Jr WiLLARD, P. S. Williams, F. M Williams, S. F. Williamson, E. H Wilson, E. J., Ill Witman, R. G. WOODRUM, C. a. A ' oodsm, J. W. Wynn, T. . . Young, J. R., Jr. Zeledon, T. M. Zoll, J. N. . . It ' adinijs River, N. Y Hickman, Ky. . . Lynchburg, la . S ' ringfield, Ohio . Bluefield, II ' . la . Bluefield, ir. la . New York. N. Y Chattanooga, Tenn . . Madison, N. C. . Cleveland, Tenn NeiL-port Nev;s, la . . . Beaver, Pa Fredericksburg, I ' a . . Chester, S. C Jacksonville, .lla Johnson City, Tenn . Richmond, la Ca e Charles, la Johnson City, Tenn . . Detroit, Mich. . Fort Monroe, la . irilkinsburg. Pa Bay City, Texas Reading, Pa Roanoke, la . . Houston, Texas Fort ll ' orth, Texas . . McLean, I ' a. San Jose, Costa Rica . . . Fairfax, Va. ' ' M Tactical Officers Major Hardixg Polk U. S. Cavalry Professor of Military Science and Tactics — Commandant of Cadets Captain John H. C. Mann Tactical Officer Captain Richard C. Weaver Tactical Officer Captain Littleton S. Roberts Tactical Officer Captain Medford C. Ramey Tactical Officer Captain Stanton F. Blain Tactical Officer Captain James A. Mitchell Supervising Company D Captain James Leigh Sims Supervising Company A Captain Willson J. Hurt Supervising Company C Captain John Scott Jamison Supervising Company E Captain Paul Estil Caldwell Supervising Company B Captain Percival Wilburn Smith Supervising Company F t y Cadet Commissioned Omcers E. St. p. Bellinger Cadet Captain G. P. QuAKLES Cadet Captain H. L. Baird Cadet Captain O. T. Jamerson Cadet Captain R. P. WiLLLXMSON _. Cadet Captain - _, E. T. Allen ' . Cadet Captain r f J. McCall, Jr Cadet First Lieutenant ' ' R. B. Pegram, IV Cadet First Lieutenant and B. Mills Cadet First Lieutenant W. L. Hardenburg Cadet First Lieutenant |lr[f[ L. Y. Dean, III Cadet First Lieutenant ' ' ' ■ ' H. St. G. T. Carmichael, II Cadet First Lieutenant G. E. Bava Cadet First Lieutenant S. W. Holt Cadet First Lieutenant C. E. KiLBOURN ' E Cadet Second Lieutenant J. J. Delanv Cadet Second Lieutenant W. M. Summerell Cadet Second Lieutenant J. W. Smilev Cadet Second Lieutenant R. B. Savage Cadet Second Lieutenant W. D. Mi-VTF-R Cadet Second Lieutenant E. M. Yates, Jr Cadet Second Lieutenant H. A. Wise Cadet Second Lieutenant T. A. Klein Cadet Second Lieutenant J. L. Parker Cadet Second Lieutenant E. B. Comer Cadet Second Lieutenant J. L. Builder Cadet Second Lieutenant .! ' Company U Company t Company ..p„ Company ••c Company ••« ' Company and Adjutant Quartermaster ■ ' B ' Company C Company ■■A ' Company ■•£• Company D Company ■■{. Company W Company C Company -U Company A Company £■ Company ..J,:, Company ..y. Company i Company ' •. • Company ••« ' Company ■■U ' Company C Company tSM.JJXIfJ SI J!.y Tlie Colors A. R. GiESEN Color Sergeant J. P. Simpson Color Sergeant Walter Scott, Jr Color Guard J. A. Smith, Jr Color Guard wi. Battalion Staff E. St. p. Bellinger Cadet First Captain and Battalion Commander J. McCall, Jr. R. B. Pecram Cadet First Lieutenant and Adjutant Cadet First Lieutenant and Quartermaster B. C. Rawlins Cadet Battalion Sergeant Major W. G. MORREL Cadet Battalion Quartermaster Sergeant mr 189 ISU i ' fe- BATTALION STAFF Company Spirit I I mi Vw HEN the pseudo cadet first enters V. M. I. he is ushered into the Executive Office, ■% .vhere he is assigned to a company in accordance «ith his height. The company from III that instant on becomes the theatre of his military activities, and to an enormous - degree, the center of his social life for the remaining four years of his cadetship. Of necessity the company is first and foremost a military unit. Officered by First Classmen, with Second Classmen as sergeants, and Third Classmen as corporals, there is a mixture of all the diverse elements in the corps. Drilling together, habitually forming together, performing weekly sentinel dutv and guard tours, attending church each week as a body, there is a gradual moulding process within the company that makes for military precision as well as lasting com- radeship. It is the mutual co-ordination of these two which induce that company spirit so especially evident at Finals Time. Those foreign to things martial cannot possibly divine that spirit of comraderie and common understanding intens;fied by drilling together under sweltering suns in cadenced measure. Con- stant association under the same officers, in the same platoon, renders compact the association of the individuals in the company, and therefore develops a social growth whose influence cannot he disregarded. . , , _. „, Perhaps the first note of the social aspect is the company mess. Supervised by First Classmen, seated with two Second Classmen, two Third Classmen and three rats there is an intermixture and mingling of classes productive of friendliness and harmony. Over warm coffee cups, the rat may ask silly questions, the grave First Classman may advise, the Third and Second Class- men may question. The messing system is a purely domestic feature. To the new cadet the company is a world in miniature: He first knows those on his right and left, to his company officers he goes for advice, from his front-rankmen he learns all sorts of information, at hop-times he seeks his company comrades to meet that little girl ,n blue H.s first circle of friends he finds in his company. In the sprisg time comes the hike which further accentuates the geniality of fellowship. In the fall each company risks arms and necks in a struggle for the company foot-ball championship. Springtime, with graduation in the van for the parting First Classmen, witness the lusty whack of bats to determine who shall eat the rare delicacies offered by the Y. M. C. A. to the winner in baseball. Certainly it is apparent that m a company there is something more than the mere military. The resultant of these social forces is the creation of that company spirit that makes each individual strive for the cup awarded the company adjudged most meritous at Fin-ils. It is the company spirit that urges each gr ay breast forward a bit further at parade-well up with Ivric pride at Finals when an alumnus shouts: Atta boy , Company. ■ The most vivid demonstration of this seemingly intangible something of spirit is manifest at the last company meeting held on the morning of graduation. There mid suppressed bsof f-irewells and gulps of sadness, the company presents to its officers certain tokens of affection and esteem, rendered immeasurably precious by the fellowship and feeling which they bespeak. It is things of this sort which re-enkindle the company feeling from year to year and make the company spirit a live, vibrant, noble something which defies adequate explanation. ' • ' A COMRANY OFFICERS J. K . SMILE.r T. A. KUIEN aeCONP L1E.UTENANT l!il mi .| ,i ' II m  ■ m p sss I ill Ll.X-t™ Company ' A Cadet Officers E. P. Bellinger Captain J. W. Smiley . . L. Y. Dean Fiisl Licutenanl T. A. Klein . . . D. N. HiGGixs First Sergeant Second Lieutenant Second Lieutenant Nabers, F. E. (Q.M.) Peyton, R. C. Smith, R. K. Upson, E. T. Blue, C. E. Booth, J. C. Carson, W. S. Frazer, G. p. Smith, J. Chambers, D. B. Chambers, F. H. Cheek, A. J. Bowman, C. P. Delaney, M. D. Cilley, D. a. Gregory, H. H. Combs, D. S. Griffith, W. F. R. Beamer, C. M. Bishop, V. R. Bowles, T. T. Abernathy, G. G. Arnold, H. H. Baker, J. B. Berry, M. R. Brewer, M. A. Brinson, S. a. Brown, V. L. Calhoun, C. H. Chadwick, L. G. Couch, H. C. Gill, E. L. Hanks, E. C. Carter, C. K. Craft, S. I. Dickey, R. B. Dunbar, W. B. Duncan, T. P. Gravatt, B. E. German, R. G. Haase, C. H. Haase, W. F. Serge AXTS Mitchell, R. S. Manx, J. V. Corporals Lumsden, L. N. Thompson, J. J. Privates First Class Crockett, F. A. DeSaussure, G. R. Griffith, A. V. Sccontl Class Ketner, R. D. McGeehee, D. C. RUCKER, S. B. Third Class Harrison, D. C. Marshall, F. H. McMullen, E. J. Frjurth Class Healy, H. B. Hewlett, L. B. Hulme, R. S. Jacob, W. C. Johnson, J. Jones, A. V. Langston, L. E. Leland, H. H. Lynn, R. L. McQuiRE, F. H. Markle, F. B. Pendleton, J. V. Guinn, C. T. Watson, J. B. Kearney, R. A. Rogers, W. C. Ruffin, W. N. Shuker, G. G. Smith, F. E. Walker, C. F. Meade, F. J. Mills, J. R. Minter, J. L. Martin, A. L. Miller, W. B. Mitchell, R. Moore, N. M. Palmer, T. O. Porter, K. D. Rainey, L. E. Rawlins, C. W. RUDV, J. H. Jackson, M. M. West, C. H. Watts, W. T. ' ICKS, W. W. Plaza, J. M. Reid, H. W. Stegman, E. R. Rust, T. A. Scott, G. C. Simpson, J. C. Smith, R. N. Straughan, a. M Taylor, J. B. ' atson, a. R. White, J. M. ZOLL. J. N. Ill II :lfe ' :i ' ml « jompany .j3„ Cadet Officers E. T. Allen Captain C. E. Kilbourne . B. Mills First Licuttiiant J. Lowder Parker J. S. MoNUV First Sergeant III Sreond Lieutenant Second Lieutenant Cooper, J. Black, W. Harner, F. a. McGlone, E. W. Chapman, J. H. Clark, D. W. Berry, T. G. Ambler, E. C. Anderson, E. N. Block, W. A. Butler, C. A. Adler, a. F. Balph, D. T. Beckham, R. S. Booker, R. C. W. Brock, J. L. Burton, B. B. k ' irton, r. l. Capehart, R. W. Clayton, W. W. Sergeants T. (Q.M.) Ocilvie, R. J E. Moore, E. A. Corporals Ryland, a. F. Wright, R. A. Tucker, W. A. Moss, W. R. Privates First Class Fullilove, T. p. Owens, W. A. Edmonds, L. W. Griffith, L. S. Hart, G. L. Gfroerer, O. W. Halstead, W . J. Hill, C. W. Moorman, C. T. St ' fontl Class HsiEH, M. T. Third Class McWane, G. R. Burkitt, G. W. Trapnell, W. C. Walker, J. T. Candler, W. L. Hunter, C. M. FoLKES, M. McFall, H. T. Hanson. G. A. Miller, H. Houston, L. W. Milton, W. B. Fourth Class Kenyon, J. H. Thompson, T. F. Phillips, W. C. Pollock, S. L. rosanoff, b. p. McNay, M. O. NUNN, C. S. NowLiN, p. C. Walker, G. M. Pendleton, W. G. Williams, R. D. PuGH, J. F. Wilson, W. M. Smith, A. D. Everett, J. P. EwiNC, J. W. Fitch, J. F. Gilbert, J. R. Gold, E. L. Goodwyn, C. a. Grow, V. B. Grubb, a. I. Hawkins, A. M. Holcomb, W. M. McClanahvn, W. H. Sewall, M. F. Hope, W. F. H-iLL, C. G. Ireland, E. I.. Ireland, J. W. Jones, P. W. KiTTEL H. S. McCrary, S. E. McEwAN, J. A. Mercier, H. S. Mitchell, F. L. Montgomery, R. H, morecock, h. m. LANCFO , L. E. Napier, W. B. Lindsey, W. F. Scott, T. L. Smith, P. P. Thompson, M. T. L. Thomson, W. R. Trapnell, V. C. Walker, H. W. Warren, O. H. Webster, B. R. Weiss, A. H. C C0MR4NY OFFICERS M .J. L,. BUILPEIR 196 msm jompany ' C ' Cadet Officers R. P. Williamson VV. L. Hardenburc . First Li I- III [• nan! J. C. West . . J. J. Delanev . . J. L. Builder . . . . First Sergeant Sceond Lieutenant Second Lieutenant Harrington, F. B. (Q. M.; fulkerson, a. Ayer, G. D. Peay, H. B. Major, A. S. Philpoit, H. C. Castle, A. C. Endicott, B. E, Sergeaxts Miller, J. C. Racland, T. R. Corporals Thomas, L. P. Kerlin, H. C. Privates First Class fucate, d. b. Nelson, B. E. Sccrmd Class King, T. F. KuMP, C. S. 1.1, J. T. McGiffert, R. N. Spilman, R. S. Collins, J. E. Vaughn, J. R. F. Parker, J. Lake Pollock, R. A. Long, H. T. McDowell, A. H. Nichols, J. H. NiED, G. A. Earle, a. M. Mallorv, B. B. Rubin, M. Spracher, p. R. PrestoNj L. T. Robertson, J. M. YOUNGBLOOD, W. C. Montgomery, E. P. Summerlin, J. V. McDowell, T. Wilson, L. L. McMann, W. E. J- Woodall, J. A. Nichols, J. D. D COMPANY OFFICERS _I927 iH 1 ■ ip pitf -- - . ' r f ) 1 , 1 ? .. .null i Ui ' i - ! ii-llllli jompany D Cadet Officers G. P. QuARLES Captain W. M. Summerell G. E. Baya First Lieutenant E. B. Comer . . S. L. Williamson .... First Sertjeant Second Lieutenant Second Lieutenant Barkus, F. (Q.M. Davis, W. L. Barns, A. J. Davis, J. K. Carson, L. S. Davis, J. W. AdAMS, J. F. Barksdale, E. E. Clements F. B. Davis, L. Fricker, J. N. Gasteicer, J. L. Adams, J. B. Andrews, L. R. Barns, T. H. Britt, a. S. Cason, E. T. Causey, G. C. Comecys, G. W. Drake, W. S. Edwards, T. P. Roberts, A. MONCRIEK, S. A. JuE, N. B. Norman, R. T. Pettus, C. M. Franklin, S. H. Grubbs, R. B. Hatcher, L. B. Green, D. Hardee, J. E. Johenninc, J. L. Feild, G. B. Fleet, R. Garcia, N. A. Hanna, F. H. Harris, H. Helms, T. T. Herring, J. B. Hilcartner, G. H. Hillsman, O. L. Serge.axts fulkerson, t. b. Tarrall, M. T. Corporals JOVNER, N. T. Martyn, O. J. Privates First Class Sessoms, O. v. p. Smith, J. A. Second Class Hobbs, W. E. Hopewell, H. T. Li, C. M. Third Class Kellam, J. J. Marshall, J. E. Metcalf, G. Meyers, B. A. Fourth Class Hood, W. A. Jernigan, F., Jr. Johnson, C. B. Johnson, G. B. Kosis, J. B. Lawler, E. H. McCaskill, J. J. McClunc, J. E. McIntosh, O. T. Woodward, W. A. Renn, W. L. Brewer, R. F. Seaborn, P. T. Stimson, a. H. Sun, L. J. Taylor, J. D. Schwinhart, T. J. Flanagan, W. H. Traucott, F. W. Waring, M. L. Marciiant, J. Q. Tai, C. J. Read, W. A. ' 00D, W. Robbins, E. F. Moss, H. K. Spooner, P. V. M. OlEVSON, E. R. ' ELLBORN, W. A. Pratt, K. D. Wesson, H. C. McKethan, a. a. Rogers, C. M. A. Morrison, N. NiCOLSON, G. D. Payne, A. R. Payne, R. L. Porter, L. M. Powell, A. R. Powell, J. W. Quillin, J. D. Sartelle, P. O. Saunders, W. T. Shepherd, W. A. Slemp, C. B. Terry, D. D. ' ooDs, J. w. Young, J. W. i E COMPANY flPFCH (Ki ii fife ?! Co mpany .g„ Cadet Officers H. L. Baird Captain R. B. Savage . . . H. St. G. T. Carmichaei,, Jr., .( Licutniani H. A. Wise . . . H. V. Morgan- First Snijcant Second Lifutenaiit Second Lieutenant Hales, G. J. (Q.M.; Thornhill, L. C. Sergeaxts Garrett, R. W. Ballenger, C. N. Decker, M. T. Old, W. H. Talman, W. T. Bartlett, E. S. boykin, c. u Earle, R. a. JOXES, J. N. Ambrosv W. L. lockwood, w. b. Cole, W. P. Cooper, J. P. Daniel, E. H. Draper, H. C. Adair, G. W. Biggs, J. Blaxchard, L. C. BOXLEV, P. S. Broadnax, J. T. Burks, J. B., Jr. BuRRUs, A. H. Butt, B. V. Corporals Sullivan, J. F. Guthrie, P. L. TiMBERLAKE, W. B WiNTER, J. D. Privates Jones, P. LiNDSAV, R. K. I.OFTIN, J. C. O ' Berrv, K. Earnest, J. G. Harman, S. F. Hull, W. J. Chapman, K. V. Clarke, D. M. Davidson, J. T., Jr. Dekle, G. C. Fleming, A. C. Gordon, W. K., Jr. Grimes, F. H. Gray, J. F. First Class i.yerly, j. l. Marshall, R. S. Mayfield, J. H. Second Class Rucker, E. T. RuGH, k. A. Third Class Ketchum, G. G. McKenzie, D. B. Methvin, F. M. Miller, T. F. Fourth Class Greene, F. T. Hanna, E. C. Hart, J. P. Lewis, R. F. Long, E. R. Mabry, G. O., Jr. Moffitt, J. V. Moody, T. F. Morgan, A. H. Herron, R. A. Fowler, W. O. Ould, j. W. Robinson, S. C. Sheild, G. H. Smith, J. C, Jr. Nelson, C. Nelson, L. P. Plate, ' . Z. North, C. D. Parish, T. M. Parker, G. S. RAN-n, G. D. Robinson, S. J. RUDASILL, W. A. Rutherford, J. Simmons, R. K. DUERSON, S. H. Cochran, R. S. Ryder, G. V. schoolfield, h. o. Torrans, W. T. White, H. P. WlGllT.MAN, C. E. Smith, G. L. Staudt, H. H. Thompson, R. T. Turner, W. R. Smith, C. V. Spratley, T. C. Talbott. F. D. Walker, ' C. J. Walker, J. T. Whiteside, E. B. Williamson, E. H. Zeledon, T. L III III III F COMPANY OFFICERS pi IheBomp • 927 - ' 1 !ia iOmpany -F Cadet Officers O. T. Jamerson Cat liiin W. D. Minter . . S. W. Holt First Lirulniant E. M. Yates . . . G. B. Walker, Jr. . . . First Sergeant Second Lieutenant Second Lieutenant Woodbury, C. M. (Q.M. Frost, F. H. Walker, L. G. Morgan-, T. P. Ansley, F. M. Brewincton, H. F. Dunn, R. A. Browning, A. W. Dabney, C. W. Bellamy, M. Campodonico, F. E. Eldridge, T. E. Fenton, G. L. Baker, H. L. R. Berkley, C. C. booton, j. r. Burgess, W. H. CoolidgEj J. B. Dougherty, J. W. Eubank, E. W. Ford, H. C, Jr. Fulton, P. B. Gwathmey, L. Peityjohk, W. Fain, J. M. Fields, A. T. Englehard, W. E. EppES, R. Francisco, L. A. Frazer, p. W. GiLi.is, L. Gillespie, M. GiLLAM, T. S. Grow, A . P. Jackson, E. T. Jackson, W. W. Johnson, C. B. Tones, A. C. Kelly, K. K. Sergeants Marshall, R. C. Shepperson, C. M. Corporals Okie, F. W. Hanna, R. C. Privates Fbst Class B. M. Gardner Joyner, E. N. Kelly, L. D. Second Class Hanger, G. D. HUTTON, R. V ' . Third Class Haynes, E. H. Johnson, E. C. Miller, R. J. RODWELL, C. R. Fourth Class LaPrade, D. B. Leary, R. B. LOWRY, W. L. McCray, B. W. McDannald, E. R. McDowell, J. W. McLane, H. N. Nottingham, L. T. Rameo, G. L. Dye, J. W. Montague, L. L. Hunter, P. J. Rohleder, R. E. Kriete, E. W. KuLP, H. K. McTvER, A. Newman, R. Wellfo.;d, R. r. White, J. Sargent White, J. Stuart Willard, J. F. Randolph. F. M. Read, J. P. schmitz, r. d. Shea, R. F. Smith, B. T. Stultz, H. J. Thomas, A. D. Thomas J. W. Hvait, C. C. NiPE, M. H. Mathay, H. E. ScoiT, W. Shepherd, E. C. Renne, J. A. Slaughter. J. M. Wagner, A. W. Ward, G. T. West, C. E. West R. H. Whitte.more. a. Whitile, W. C. Willard, P. S. WiLKINS, F. T. Williams, F. M. Williams, S. F. woodrum, c. a. ■■ ai asj F. A. Crockett President Miss Katherive West Sponsor Tke O. G. ' s Association F. A. Crockett President R. S. Marshall . . . . • I ' ice-President C. U. BOYKIN . . E. N. Jovner . R. A. Kearney . . Mascot Secretary- Treasurer ■ Sergeant-at-Arms Of all the organizations in barracks, the O. G. ' s Association, made up of all the privates of the First Class, is by far the most famous and the most powerful. Containing, as it does, the majority of First Classmen, it has a large part in controlling the policiesi of the Corps. It is composed of those men who do not have military aspirations, who look to honors other than that of wearing chevrons. They serve as the foundation upon which the superstructure of barracks government is built. From the ranks of this famous club have come some of the greatest athletes, some of the greatest leaders, and some of the best scholars in the history of V. M. I. The O. G. does not attempt to put to the test the articles ' contained in that little gray book, Regulations. He is content to let it stay unmolested upon his front table. Content with letting military matters slip by as they may, he concentrates his efforts into other lines. The 1927 O. G. ' s have kept well up to the standard set by those of previous years. From their ranks have come the captains of four athletic teams, the business managers of all three cadet publications, some of the highest standing men in the scholastic field, and leaders in practically every activity in barracks. The officers of this year ' s association were fortunately chosen. Pop Crockett has shown himself to be a capable and progressive president, and under his leadership the O. G. ' s have had a remarkably successful year. The organization has been on the friendliest terms with the O. D. ' s; the latter have nothing to be envied, in spite of the prevailing opinion. The big affair on the O. G. calendar, the a-nnual banquet, was held just before the Christ- mas furlough. It was staged in the mess hall, a gala affair, replete with excitement, entertain- ment, food and drink, and indicative of the spirit of the men with the bare sleeves. The O. G. ' s have always upheld the prestige and honor of V. M. I. They leave a heritage and a responsibility to those following them that cannot be overlooked. Everything ' s goin to be all right. i Regular Army Officers Detailed by Government as R. O. T. C. Instructors Major Harding Polk, V. S. Cavalry Professor of Military Science and Tactics — Commandant of Cadets Captain Catesby C. Jones, V. S. Cavalry Assistant Professor of Military Science and Tactics — Senior Instructor in Cavalry Captain Kent C. Lambert, U. S. Cavalry Assistant Professor of Military Science and Tactics — Assistant Instructor in Cavalry Captain Roy C. Moore, U. S. Field Artillery Assistant Professor of Military Science and Tactics — Senior Instructor in Field Artillery Captain Frederick W. Adams, V. S. Infantry Assistant Professor of Military Science and Tactics — Senior Instructor in Infantry Captain Theodore P. Heap, U. S. Infantry Assistant Professor of Military Science and Tactics — Assistant Instructor in Infantry First Lt. Henry W. Holt, U. S. Field Artillery Assistant Professor of Military Science and Tactics — Assistant Instructor in Field Artillery First Lt. Marion Echols, U. S. Field Artillery Assistant Professqr of Military Science and Tactics— Assistant Instructor in Field Artillery First Lt. John W. Moreland, U. S. Corps of Engineers Assistant Professor of Military Science and Tactics— Senior Instructor in Military Engineering ■r-ii ife The Reserve Omcers ' Training Corps ll The National Defense Act of 1920 divided the United States Army into three component parts: the Regular Army, the National Guard, and the Organized Reserves; a further pro- vision vas made for the establishment of the Reserve Officers ' Training Corps in the colleges and universities of our country to act as a feeder to the Officers ' Reserve Corps. In accordance with this Act, four R. O. T. C. units were established at V. M. I.: Cavalry, Artillery, Engineers, and Infantry. The work of the R. O. T. C. is no new thing for V. M. I., as it, has been, going on since the foundation of our institution in 1839, as evidenced by the brilliant records of V. M. I. men as officers in four wars: the Mexican War, the Civil War, the Spanish American War, and the World War. V. M. I. has always combined that military training so valuable to the development of leadership with the academic work of the college. Its sons have many times covered themselves and their Alma Mater with glory in battles, to say nothing of the fact that they have been outstanding in the civil pursuits of life. They are to be found as leaders among engineers, at the bar, in the legislative halls, and in other civil occupations. V. M. I. has always been essentially a Reserve Officers ' Training School. The establishment of the R. O. T. C. units brought witH it the ' detailing of army officers as instructors and the furnishing of equipment which had heretofore been lacking. At present there are nine army officers detailed here, the senior acting as Commandant of Cadets. The War Department also provides horses and e(|uipment for a troop of cavalry, horses, guns, and equipment for a battery of artillery, and equipment for the engineers and infantry. The R. O. T. C. work consists of a four-year course, at the completion of which each man receives a commission as second lieutenant in the reserves in that particular branch of the service for which he has studied, and he is assigned to a specific organization of the Organized Reserves. At the end of the third year at the Institute a six weeks training camp is attended, where further instruction is provided. It is to be remembered that the R. O. T. C. at V. M. I. is inc ' iJcnlal; that the training for which V. M. I. has long been noted, — the training of leadership, foresight, initiative, persistence, integrity, the sense of democracy, of obligation and performance of duty — is the result of the customs, traditions, and life in barracks. It is individually V. M. I. Field Artillery HE Artillery unit of the R. O. T. C. was established at V. M. I. during the 1919-1920 m C term, and since then more than 250 men have been graduated as reserve officers by this i unit. Three regular army officers are attached to the artillery at V. M. I.; inci- dentally, this branch contains more valuable e |uipment than any other at the Institute. The work is started in the Third Class year when the men are given a thorough course in equitation and hippology. During this time they are taken on road rides over all kinds of country and made to feel perfectly at ease when riding. The latter part of this year is devoted to the study of the French 75 mm. gun; this includes the duties of the gunner and all cannoneers; each man must be able to act in any of these capacities. Courses in topography and the use of fire control instruments are given during this year and the men spend several weeks on the pistol range. It is during this term that the men are given chances to qualify as experts with the pistol and in gunnery. The Second Classmen are given instructions in harnessing and driving in draft, this work being carried on at different times throughout the year. Blackboard firing, the laws of probability, the calculation of firing data and several other things are also studied. At the end of this term the Second Class proceeds to camp, where, despite some griping, a good time is had by nearly everyone. At camp two weeks are spent driving in draft and acting in various capacities when a battery is in motion ; two w eeks more are spent in studying and enacting the various duties of the different members in a battalion commander ' s party, and the last two weeks on the range, where the men have entire charge of firing a number of problems. Class and instrument work is taken up every afternoon until 3:30 p.m., after which the men are free till taps. The First Class year is spent in acting as instructors for the lower classes. Courses in adminis- tration, military history, military law, organization of forces, map reading, etc., are also given during this year. Tke Cavalry Of the four R. O. T. C. units which have been established at V. M. I., the Cavalry is one of the most popular and one of the most interesting. Although cavalry played a relatively small part in the World War, it still remains one of the most important branches of the service, and it will probably retains its place as long as warfare exists. The Cavalry Unit at the Institute has been especially fortunate in having the use of ample equipment and horses, furnished by the War Department. The course includes three years of intensive training under expert supervision. It includes equitation, pistol and rifle marksman- ship, tactics, hippology, and related subjects. One of the greatest advantages is that practically all of the work is out-of-doors and on horseback. Good horsemanship is rare, and the training received in the Cavalry is invaluable. For those who will not follow the military profession, it offers more of real practical value than any of the other units. For the past two years the summer headquarters of the V. M. I. Cavalry has been at Fort Myer. Here all Second Class members of the unit must go for six weeks after the end of the third year. The camp period is one of the most interesting in a cavalryman ' s life. The Cavalry is undoubtedly a splendid organization, and it gives a decided advantage to the cadet who is subjected to its course of training. Ill wiyf. ri Tne Engineers This R. O. T. C. Unit was organized at V. M. I. in October, 1919, by Major William Hoge, of the U. S. Engineer Corps. He was relieved in September, 192 1, by First Lieutenant Morris W. Gilland, who remained until 1925, when he was re- lieved by Lieutenant John W. Moreland, the present officer in charge of the unit. Sergeant Stanley, the N. C. O. attached, has been with the unit since its organiza- tion, and has proven a patient and able assistant. For all practical purposes the Engineer Unit is best fitted for engineering stu- dents, and for that reason its enrollment is restricted to those cadets who are engineer- ing students. The work covered by the course during the three-year period is both interesting and instructive, consisting mainly of The Study of Knots and Lashings, Construc- tion of a Spar Bridge, Field Fortifications, Military Bridges, Demolitions, Military Sketching, Combat Principles, Leadership, Photography, and In- fantry Weapons. By far one of the most impressive drills held by the Engineers is the construction of the Lampert Foot Bridge, which is thrown across North River every year during Government inspection. The equipment was sent to the Institute by the Government for the exclusive use of the unit. For the student at V. M. I. who expects to follow the engineering profession, the Engineer Unit offers a greater practical advantage than either the Infantry, Cavalry, or Artillery L nits. TKe Infantry The Cavalry, Artillery, Those terrible Engineers — ' Tis written in the book: Though we should not deny the existence of other branches of the service, the fact that the Infantry is the main arm and the others merely supporting arms, should never be lost sight of. As the general rule applies, so does the specific case hold here at V. M. I. Those members of the Third Class who are known to be possessed of unusual and outstanding ability are always selected to be placed in the Infantry Lhiit here. The work covered is not only of a broader theoretical nature, but descends to the more exacting sphere of detail than is covered in any other branch here. Under the patient guidance of Captain Adams and Captain Heap, the work has progressed to an unprecedented degree. To bear out and support this statement we have only to review, with satisfaction, the work of the V. M. I. Infantry L ' nit at Camp Meade. Whenever a particularly difficult problem arose, or when some work which required exactitude and skill for its performance presented itself, the camp authorities had only to call on members of the V. M. I. contingent and they knew that the job was as good as accomplished. Captain Murphy, of dear old B Company of the R. O. T. C. Battalion at Camp Meade, was especially loquacious in his praise of the V. M. I. Infantrymen in his company. — Oh! they couldn ' t heat the Infantry In a hundred thousand years. if Camp Meade The final Ball was ended at 6:00 A. M. with the roar of the evening gun and we came down to earth with the grim spectre of Camp Meade staring us in the face. Fortunately we didn ' t have long to bemoan our fate. In a very short time we were sound asleep and on our way to the Great Maryland Desert. Upon being awakened by the porter, we found ourselves aban- doned in a wilderness. After waiting for two hours it became painfully apparent that no cheer- ing throng was to meet us, so we had to walk the short mile to camp. Supper was ready and waiting for us and we soon demolished it, accompanied by the groans of the mess sergeant. We were then assigned to our row of tents, given one slab of asphalt. Grade A, for a mattress, three horse blankets, one sand bag for a pillow, and two extra large and coarse dish cloths for sheets. Such was our reception. Bright and early the next morning we were loaded into trucks and driven to Mr. Meade ' s factory where R. O. T. C. students are turned out at a remarkable rate. We were soon divested of our civilian raiment and after saying Ah-h and bowing to numberless surgeons our custom-cut riding habits were presented to us. After many a trade such as between Slim and Pee, we were able to stay in them. We then returned to camp and spent the afternoon crawling around, removing all grass, match sticks, cigarette butts from our area. This wasn ' t very large but the sand was remarkably productive, rusty nails and other contraband articles grow over night and after every rainfall. However, we soon learned to plant our match sticks and cigarette butts deep enough to keep them from growing until some time next Summer. During the next five weeks the V. M. I. Infantry, together with the infantry from the other schools, went through the mysteries of infantry training. This included seemingly endless practice matches, sham battles, close and extended order and entire days on the rifle range. The V. M. I. Artillery, who were the only representatives of this branch at camp, were known as Battery A. We were detailed with Battery A of the 6th F. A. and the regulars with whom we came in contact, were not only willing but glad to give us all the help and instruction we wanted. The first ten days were spent in mounted battery drill. This was followed by a week of reconnaissance work, which was much easier and more interesting, for instead of maneuvering over a hot and dusty sea of sand, we now had to keep under cover and out of sight of the enemy. Finally we went down on the range, the days were long, but we at last seemed to be doing something worthwhile. Few Keydet Artil- lerymen will forget the thrill that comes from scoring a direct hit. The dav finallv came when a maneuvers, drills, and range practice were a thing of the past. V. M. I. was not in very high repute by the officers at Camp Meade. They were fair but from the very first they let us see that we were being very closely watched. Captain Moore, our officer in charge, was the type of leader and instructor that draws the best effort from any man. So we worked — for him and for our reputation. All the units in camp were graded on two things — first, the police of camp, and second, proficiency at drill. Battery A came out on top and were awarded decora- tions at the final review. The V. M. I. Infantrymen made good records, but they were not a single unit and did not have the same opportunity as Battery A. We are only beginning to realize the importance of V. M. I. ' s reputa- tion at camp and we hope that we have done something to make it better. No resume of life at Camp Meade would be com- plete without mentioning the week-ends. Without them the camp would have been misery. As can be imagined, we made the verj ' best of them. As we look back, camp was a mixture of very good and very bad times with the good far in the lead. Fort Myer TB- HEN Dismount and tie on line was proffered to ' 27 ' s Cav- 1 airy on June 18, at Fort Myer, the Flower of the Institute VA (we admit it) disentangled its mangled anatomy from the various glittering town cars, county cars, or chassis, as the case may have been, and began a personal reconnaissance of their temporary sum- mer resort. Few had experienced the sight of such an enticing environ- ment, right there in the shadow of the Nation ' s capitol — Everything was fine: we easily acclimated ourselves to Sammie ' s rough and ready sheets and unusually tailored uniforms. It seems, however, that this feeling of acclimation did not extend itself within the bounds of some very unnecessary police regulations??? There is no need for us to bring up any account of routine duties, such as Kitchen Police, Guard Duty, Drill, Lectures, and Bathing. We ' ll leave that to your imagination. There were some activities, however, in which the cadets showed some energy and advancement. Our baseball team boasted two amiable stars in Dick Taylor and Jess McCall, and it was only through an ill-timed schedule that we didn ' t have our game with the Nats. Qtioit pitching or chuckin ' horseshoes was next in importance, and much more accuracy was attained in this field than on the range. Speaking of range — Cavalrymen, control your temper — we found an ideal place somewhere in the wilderness of Vir- ginia {i.e., most anywhere in Virginia) where every inconvenience and discomfort was concentrated within the halo of a rifle range. It was really a find ; we had never believed that such an unusual place could be reached. From time to time several dances were given on the post, which proved to be very enjoyable affairs; the music was a la Fort Myer Post Band and was very satisfactory. All in all, we ' ll say that the six weeks at Fort Myer were well spent. As all true cavalrymen love horses and like to ride, we have rights to be well pleased, for the horses were good, and we certainly had plenty of riding. We, the Cavalry of ' 27, will long look back with pleasure on our camp days (daze) at Fort Myer. II!L ' a Fort Humpkreys With the music of the Final Ball still throbbing in our ears, and the aches and pains still throbbing in our feet, ive, the Class of 1927, set out for a six ueeks ' stay with our Uncle Sam. Some went to Camp Meade, some to Fort Mver, while the Engineers, all nine of us, went to Fort Humphreys. Taking ft for granted that the reader knows no more about its location than we did before we arrived there, we will say that it is ten miles directly South of Alexan- dria, Virginia. Fort Humphreys, we found, was vastly different from what we had expected. We anitcipated dreary country, isolation, no amusement, poor food, and plenty of work. But, not so. On the military side we learned a great deal, both by taking up new subjects and by going deeper into some we had had at the Institute. As we remember it now — looking back on days that were rather hazy, even then — we pursued courses in bridge building, pistol and rifle marks- manship, demolitions, fortifications, equitation, and infantry tactics. Physically, we were kept in the pink of condition, in spite of the week-ends. The food was excellent; at the risk of being funny, we might say that it was marvelous in comparison to what we had just survived for nine months. We had a ball diamond for those who cared to use it and the 13th Engineers gave us the use of their swimming pool, which helped a lot on those hot days. We slept in barracks and were free from mosquitoes. There were lots of trees and no sand. Socially, we prospered. We had passes from 5 p. ra. ' til rev every day and from Saturday morning ' til Monday rev. We made good use of these passes, for there were dances all around, to say nothing of the weekly hops given by the R. O. T. C. on the Post. Quite the giddy whirl was our social life, quite giddy! Fort Humphreys we may, or may not, remember, but we will always cherish the memory of the friendships we formed with the men of the Senior Class of V. P. I. — the men who, besides being barrack-mates of ours, were from our mother state. We feel that those six weeks we spent together in camp proved without a doubt that V. M. I. and ' . P. 1. are friendly enemies. fii ' XnsL i ! ] AV. M. Simpson, ' 24 Athletics Ill Monogram Club Football — J. M. Fain- R. A. Kearney L. G. D. Kelly H. K. KuLP C. T. Moorman E. M. Yates O. W. Gfroerer F. B. Harrln ' ctom J. S. MONDY F. E. Nabers K. O ' Berry K. A. RuGH J. C. Smith L. C. Thornhill C. F. Walker A. J. Basnes L. B. Hewlett F. A. Harn ' ER T. E. Moor W. R. Moss R. K. Smith Wrrstlintj — |. H. Mayfield }. W. Davis L. L. Wilson B. E. Endicott W. R. Moss C. M. Woodbury A. T. Fields H. K. KuLP liaskrthall — E. St. p. Bellinger T. B. FULKERSON J. H. Frost J. S. MoNDY F. A. Harner L. B. Hewlett E. W. McGlone Track — E. St. p. Bellinger E. M. Yates M. T. Decker F. E. Nabers W. H. Old L. C. Thornhill Boxing — W. L. Hardenburc W. L. Baker W. S. Griffin A. R. GlESEN O. T. Jamerson C. M. Woodbury D. B. Chambers W. F. R. Griffith C. T. Moorman Baseball— A. J. Cheek F. A. Crockett J. McCall G. A. Neid J. D. Taylor Gym Team — B. E. Endicott B. Mills Tennis — - L. S. Griffith M . -ix - ra i m r ' - rr, . . «5 ; (?UATE MANAGE. -, 1 JJ— J— , dill! ' R-AFTER-V Jt ?.M?g fe r I Jisil :NT LAMBERT ASST. C9ftCH JOHNNIE PLAVeR . 1 jjpuu i EHP M.5. RAHEV A5ST COA ;h SNAIL CflLPWELL RflT- COACH TT - ' ■It 5 3T. mAR ULlES _:i ' To Our Atkletes Fornvoni: Constitution V. M. I. Athletic Association. Victory is no great matter and defeat is less; the essential thing in the sport is the manly striving to excel, and the good feeling it fosters between those who play fair and have no excuses to ofife- when they lose. The reputation and the record of V. M. I. teams are in accord with this motto. Good sportsmanship and a de- termined fighting spirit are always the characteristic of the V. M. I. athlete, whatever be the odds. With the Corps limited to 650 undergraduates, most of our games are played with institutions of from 1,000 to 3,500 students, which may draw on postgraduates. This handicap in numbers is partially overcome by in- tensive physical training and regular life of the cadet, coupled with ardent interest in sports throughout the Corps. Nevertheless, the V. M. I. athlete has less time to practice than the candidate of other institutions, which means that he has to double his efforts while on the prac- tice field. The V. M. I. athlete is a good loser; many contests with larger teams built from more plentiful material have taught him how to lose. The V. M. I. athlete is a good winner; with the score often against him he has learned not to boast when victorious. The game itself is the cadet ' s first consideration. i [rfrf i f i DOTEJ W. M. Simpson. ' 24 to- rn ' h : ' ' .: : t mi B. Mills Manager Miss Frances Coyner Sponsor Football, 1926 J. Fain Captain i The season of 1926 ended with a record for the Flying Squadron of five games won and five games lost. V. M. I. does not alibi its lost games. Win or lose the Corps extends its hearti- est congratulations to the Big Team. Not on the scores but on the spirit and fight so evident in the teams of V. M. I. To the Big Team goes the glory; they fought — win or lose — they fought. And that is all that V. M. I. asks of any man. The season opened with a 20-0 victory over Wofford College on Alumni Field. The untried backfield was the surprise of the day — a bit un- steady at first, but coming through strong in the second half. Gfroerer ' s sixty-four-yard run for a touchdown was the sensation of the day. Fain and O ' Berry were the outstanding men in the line, and Walker ' s line plunges were a sight to see. The following week the University of Rich- mond fell before the attack of the squadron, lo-o. The first three periods ended in a scoreless tie; fumbles and penalties cost the Cadets many yards. The first score came in the last period when Gfroerer place-kicked a field goal from his own twenty-one yard line. The touchdown came after a blocked punt, Carl Walker carrying the ball ' V4i ' t: ■ •■■ over after a series of line plays. On Saturday, Oc- tobei 2, 1926, ten thousand people saw one of the most intensely exciting games ever played in Atlanta. The victory for Georgia Tech, 13-0, was only a minor de- tail of the game, marked as it was by a total reversal of form in the second half when the Cadets flashed a versatile and powerful attack, twice threatening the Tech goal line. Both teams made seven first downsj The Cadets completed four passes out of nine attempts, for a total gain of sixty-three yards, while Tech at- tempted but two, which failed. Georgia Tech won through a powerful rushing attack in the first part of the game. The Flying S(iua lron dropped its game with Roan- oke College 13-7. It was a hard game to lose, the loss being the result of under-estimating the strengtli of Roanoke. Roanoke made its first score on V. M. I. ' s second team and was in position to score again when the first team went in. Mondy blocked a Maroon punt. recovered the hall and ran for a touchdo vn. But the Cadets could never overcome the lead of the Maroons in spite of the fact that V. M. I. made eleven first downs to Roanoke ' s four. In a game replete with excitement, 6,000 spectators saw the Virginia eleven overcome the Flying Squadron 14-7 on Alumni Field. On the whole the teams were evenl} ' matched; the scoring of both teams resulting directly or indirectly from breaks. It was a great game and fine sportsmanship was shown throughout. Barnes ' kicking was wonderful and Nabers came through with some beautiful runs. In Richmond the Big Team downed North Carolina State, 7-0. The score came as a result of an aerial at- tack in the closing minutes of a game, which was for the most nart a punting duel, featured with two long runs, one by Nabers and one by Barnes, the latter mak- ing the touchdown. Barnes was easily the star of the game with Nabers a close second. Kulp, Fain and O ' Berry were the outstanding men in the line. kJi ' W - The new stadium in Ljnchburg was the scene of Davidson ' s defeat, 12-7, at the hands of the Cadets. The Wildcats started off with a rush and with the aid of two passes soon put the ball across the goal line. The Cadets came back, though, and drove the ball down the field sixty yards for a touchdown. The second one came in the second period after two pretty passes from Barnes to Nabers. The second half of the game was evenly played, but with many thrills. Barnes and Nabers were the stars of the game. Carolina won the following Saturday, 28-0, using a running attack led by superb interference. Carolina gained consistently from off-tackle plays. Every V. M. I man fought hard but all efforts failed. Al Barnes bore the brunt of the atack and outpunted the various Tarheel backs. Carolina had about the smoothest run- ning machine encountered this year. The SPIRIT was never more apparent than in V. M. I. ' s v ' ctory over the University of Kentucky at Charles- ton, West Virginia. Kentucky was doped to win 12-0, Init the Cadets won 10-9. Kentucky ' s famous passing attack failed at the crucial moments and though they IWaiT o fought hard and gamely the superior physical condition of the Cadets overcame the Kentucky defense. The game var. an unusually thrilling one. Barnes, Nabers and Ilarner did well in the backfield, while Mondy, Hewlett and Kulp fought off Kentucky ' s attack on the line. More than 15,000 rain-soaked people saw V. P. I. trumph over V. M. I. in Roanoke on Thanksgiving Day. On ' . P. I. ' s first play, Peake, Tech halfback, ran thirtv vards behind splendid interference for a touchdown. Soon after when V. P. I. had the ball on V. M. I. ' s thirty-six-yard line, due to a blocked punt, Peake again ran for a touchdown. This increased handicap put an irresistible drive into the Flying Squadron and after an exchange of punts, V. M. I., by hard, close playing finally got the ball on V. P. I. ' s twenty-five-yard line. A pass, Barnes to Nabers, put the ball on the five-yard line. Barnes then carried it over for a touchdown. From this point the two teams were e ' matched and neither goal was threatened again. Too much cannot be said for the team and it is impossible to pick out any out- standing stars. Every man FOUGHT. Barnes outpunting Peai c, Tech ' s famous kicker, occasioned much comment, as did Carl Walker ' s drives, many of vhich were made when he was severely hurt. Eighteen men were awarded monograms at the end of the season. They were the fol- lowing: Captain Fain, Captain-Elect Mondy, O ' Berry, R. K. Smith, Kulp, Moorman, Barnes, C. F. Walker, Harner, Nabers, Hew- lett, J. C. Smith, Moss, Thornhill, E. M. Yates, Moor, Harrington and Gfroerer. For excellence of service during the past season, Carl F. Walker, who was seriously injured in the V. P. I. game, was given a gold em- blem. For his services as manager of the 1926 team, Berkeley Mills was awarded a similar emblem. Outlook for tne 1927 Flying Squadron E ' OR various reasons, V. M. I. has emerged from the last two grid seasons with only mediocre success, at best. To one who does not know what Big Teams have done, the ' 25 and ' 26 records would seem good for so small an institution. But when a Big Team has done it once, V. M. I. football players, V. M. I. cadets, and V. M. I. alumni will not rest content until they have seen it done again, and then again, however good be the reasons for falling short of t heir aim. A limited quanity of material and the total absence of seasoned linemen was an outstanding weakness in 1925. Last year, though grid candidates were plentiful, there were practically none with more than a year ' s experience, and the ball carriers lacked that. Losses from graduation will affect the 1927 Flying Squadron rather mildly when compared with similar losses sustained by the teams of several years past. Walker, Moor, and probably Nabers, in addition to graduates, cannot answer Coach Raftery ' s call next autumn; and Ford and Cure will be missing from the ex-Freshmen. Absence of so many first rate men will be a large but not a fatal handicap to the molding of the new team, but the classes of ' 28, ' 29, and ' 30 have sent not a few good men to the gridiron. At this early date, twelve monogram men are expected to be available; they will have, as strong competitors, a considerable number sent up from the rat squad of the past season. Coach Raftery will have eight or ten backs to work with, who have shown themselves either capable or promising. E. A. Hess, former All-American from Ohio State, will take the forwards in hand. He, too, will have good men to put into the front wall. Judging from appearances last season, there will be about ten good guards and tackles, three or four centers, and a half dozen ends outstanding. This estimate, made, even before Spring practice, must be regarded as no more than a broad generalization, for time makes changes in football prospects, whether for good or for bad, as it does in everything else. Fortune may be with V. M. I. on the gridiron after an absence of two or three years, or it may stay away longer. However, it is reasonable to believe that the success for which V. M. I. elevens have always fought so hard will come back and mark up a longer win column on the 1927 slate. The Schedule Follows Sept. 17 — Wofford College at Lexington Sept. 24 — U. of Richmond at Lexington Oct. I — Georgia Tech at Atlanta Oct. 8 — Roanoke College at Lexington Oct. 15 — Virginia at Charlottesville Oct. 22— Maryland at Richmond Oct. 29 — Davidson College at Davidson, N. C. Nov. 5 — North Carolina U at Lexington (Homecoming Day) Nov. 12 — Kentucky at Charleston, W. Va. Nov. 24— V. P. I at Roanoke, Va. 11 Rat Football 1926 CHE Rats made an auspicious start with 170 men out for football the- first day of practice. Of course many of these men dropped out inside of tuo weeks, but from these 170 enough goo d men were gotten to win the state Freshmen Football Championship. The Rat team are always a pi ' oblem for the coaches since the men come from all parts of the country, and with a few exceptions are unknown in every way. For this reason Major Heflin and Captain Caldwell are to be especially commended. It is a real job to develop a winning team from known material, but it is a greater one to pick and develop one from unknown material. The first game was played at Newport News against the Newport News High School. It was hard fought all the way through, but the Rats came out with a 12-0 win. For the most part McCray and Hooper had a kicking duel, McCray having the better of it. Carney ' s 45 yard run for a touchdown and McCray ' s pass to Hawkins over the goal line were features of the game. At Charlottesville two weeks later the Virginia Freshmen started off with a rush and for a while it looked bad for the Rats. But after Virginia ' s drop-kick hit both goal posts and then bounced off the crossbar back onto the field, the Rats KNEW that they could win, and from there on it was a real game. Scott ' s 80-yard run for a touchdown was a beauty and that with a safety gave the game to the Rats, 8-0. Hawkins ' broken field running and McCray ' s kicking were high-lights of the game. At Annapolis the Rats met their only defeat at the hands of the Navy Plebes. The Plebes had a heavy, powerful team and for the first half of the game did just about as they pleased. However, in the third quarter, Hawkins, mainly by his own efforts, placed the ball within scoring distance, and shortly afterwards ran through a broken field for a touchdown. The final score was 40-6. Hawkins play ed a won- derful game but he lacked proper support. On Alumni Field on October 30 the Rats defeated the Jefferson High School of Roanoke, 7-0. It was a hard fought game, the only touchdown being made early early in the game by a pass from McCray to Kosis over the goal line. After this the Jefferson High School came back and showed some brilliant defensive work. This was the first opportunity the Corps had to see the Baby Squadron in action and it was the general concensus of opinion that next year ' s Varsity would have a wealth of good material on which to draw. On Alumni Field again on November 19, the Rats won a clean-cut victory over the V. P. I. Freshmen. The field was muddy and at times the going was bad. Early in the game Carney broke through V. P. I. ' s line and ran 42 yards for a touchdown. V. P. I., however, came back stronger than ever and with some beautiful interference (%4i drove the ball straight down the field for a touchdown. The Rats ' line was not working well at all but after some substitutions were made, Hawkins and Holtzclaw were able to make some needed gains and the Rats pushed up the field for another touchdown, which gave them the game, 14-7. In the line, Haase, W. (Captain) Straughan, Grow, V. Chadwick, Ford and Simmons looked good — good enough to give some of the Varsity Squad something to think about next year. At ends, Moody, Scott, Kittel, Palmer and Berkeley did all that could have been asked of them. In the backfield, Hawkins and McCray were outstanding with Carney, Swank, Holtzclaw, Kosis and Harris backing them up in every way. Taken all together it was a well balanced team. The whole squad worked hard every day and those who did not get to play deserve as much credit as those who did. It is no small thing to be out for practice every day furnishing opposition for those who will play. The Scrubs are to be remembered. 11 -Jk i E. St. p. Bellinger Captain Miss Harriet Louise Hutton Sponsor E. T. Allen- Managcr } Jl Varsity Basketball, 1927 Looking at a list of the games lost and won V. M. L seemingly had a most disastrous season. However, if one will look at the scores he will see that with one or two exceptions the games we did not win were lost by a very few points, the average for sixteen games being, V. M. I., 23 ; opponents, 28. V. M. L never had a harder fighting team and theirs should be the glory. It was an uphill fight throughout the entire season and it is no little thing to keep on fighting against losses by little scores. It was heart breaking and ' . M. I. is justly proud of her 1927 basketball team. In the opening game on January 8, the Flying Squadron finally succeeded in taking a game from Bridgewater College, 31 to 25. Working like a machine the team displayed a better brand of basketball than has been offered for several years. The passing seemed to be timed better and the shooting divided among the team as a whole. On the following Wednesday V. M. I. bowed before the fast Richmond University team, 48-23. Though the score looks as if it might have been a runaway game for Richmond it was rather the opposite. Richmond seemed hardly able to miss the basket but they had all kinds of fight from the V. M. I. team to meet. B. M. I. defeated Lynchburg, 38-23. The game was slow and the Cadets were slightly off, while the team from Lynchburg, made up of old High School and college players, was way off. V. M. I. got a comfortable lead in the first half which was never threatened. (iL % e J -L ' e(liiesday afternoon, January 19, witnessed one of the hard- est fought Katnes ever played on a V. M. I. court. Elon College won from ' . M. I., 23-21, but they had to give all they had to do it and what they gave was of the best. The first half was listless and ended with Elon in the lead. Then the Keydets came back fighting and it looked as if it would be a vi ctorious comeback, the squadron displaying some real basketball. With the score at 21, Caddell got the ball deep in his own court and dribbled to almost mid-court to sink one of the prettiest shots ever seen, to win. On January 21 we lost our first conference game to N. C. State, 30-24. It was a fight all the way through and anybody ' s game until the last whistle. N. C. had a mighty fast team. In a game featured by very close guarding and very poor shooting on the part of both teams, Virginia beat the Flying Squadron, 17-9. Both teams seemed to have an impenetrable de- fense, except for about ten minutes in the first half, when Vir- ginia did the most of her scoring. In one of the closest, hardest fought games of the season the Squadron fell before V. P. I., 33-30. It was a battle royal from start to finish and the outcome at all times very doubtful. First one team and then the other would be in the lead, but in the last few minutes V. P. I. jumped into a three-point lead and held it until the end of the game. In a very hard fought game, Roanoke College went down in defeat before the Squadron, 32-19. It was a clean, well fought game from start to finish. Roanoke led at the end of the first half, but the Keydets came back to show them some neat goal shooting. In a fast, clean game, the Flying Squadron went down in defeat before the University of North Carolina team. Though losing, the V. M. I team went down fighting. The first ten min- utes found both teams vieing for the lead. Carolina took it with three goals in succession and held the lead for the remainder of the game. In an uphill fight the B. M. I. team again went down in defeat before the Virginia team — V. M. I., 20; Va., 27. Virginia early took the lead, and though it was once or twice threatened it was never overcome. 236 i i I Duke University won 22-19. This was another closely con- tested game. Duke trailed by one point at the end of the first half, but in the last few minutes gave a spurt and won by three points. It was a heart breaker. Inability to shoot goals caused the V. M. I. team to lose to the fast Maryland team, the score being, 32-15. V. M. I. pre- sented an air-tight defense but in spite of it Maryland continued to slip in goals at regular intervals, and at no time was her lead threatened. In the most interesting, and possibly the closest game of the season the Squadron again lost, this time to the University of South Carolina. The score was 42-40. Both teams were out for goals, and got them, but S. C. got the most. Saturday, February 19, the Flying Squadron travelled to Blacksburg to meet V. P. I. again. The game was rather slow and listless and was most anybody ' s until the last whistle blew, when V. P. I. claimed it with a 26-20 score in their favor. In the closest game of the season Roanoke College, with a 19-18 score, got revenge for the defeat handed them earlier in the season by the Keydets. The game was played on a short court which had a very slick floor and slowed the game up quite a bit. Passes were wild and floorwork bad on both sides. After a rather quiet trip to Atlanta, Ga., for the Southern Conference meet the Flying Squadron took on the Geor gia Bull- dogs. The game was closely fought, the first half ending 13-9, with Georgia in the lead. Georgia came back in top form and from then on had control of the game, which ended, B. M. I., 14; Georgia, 36. Bellinger, the captain of the team, was always in the thick of the fight and was giving his best every minute of every game. The whole team backed him up admirably, and though they were at times out-pointed, they were never beaten. Those men to receive monograms were, Bellinger, Frost, Captain next year; B. Fulkerson, Bishop, Horner, Mondy, McGlone, Hewlett. J : a ' ' Rat ' Basketball, 1927 About a week before Christmas a call was made for all Rats going out for basketball and some 50 men from high schools and prep schools all over the country responded. Immediately after Christmas, owing to the crowded facilities in the old gymnasium, this squad had to be cut to a maximum of 12 men; who, under the able tutelage of Capt. Lambert, appeared at first to be one of the strongest teams in their class in the state. The Rats started their season by winning five games straight. However, after the loss of several men due to academic work, a string of hard luck games followed, most of which we lost by several points; the only break being when we beat the V. P. I. Freshmen on our own floor. During the season Capt. Scott and Grow were the outstanding forwards on the team, both of them being exceptionally good at ringing up field goals. McCray held down the position as center and was also one of the high scorers. Hawkins and Swank did the guarding and two more capable and hard-fighting guards could not have been found. Schmitz, Rand and Carne ' also showed up well. Results of 1927 Season Shenandoah College 24; V. M. 1 30 Va. Freshmen 13; ' . M. 1 20 V. E. 8 32; V. M. 1 33 Bovs ' Club 23; V. M. 1 43 S. M. A 13; V. M. 1 27 Woodrow Wilson High 49; V. M. 1 35 Va. Freshmen 33; V. M. 1 24 I ' , of N. C. Freshmen 25 ; V. M. 1 19 Duke Freshmen 29; Lvnchburg High 26; V. P. I. . 23; S. M. A 42; V. P. 1 36; M. I. V. M. 1 18 V. M. 1 29 V. M. 1 28 V. M. 1 24 Total — Opponents 368 V. M. I. 358 The Rifle Te m i J. W. Smilev President ' . M. I. Chapter, N. R. A. B. E. Endicoit ' rice-President O. W. Gfroerer Scerctary-Treasurer G. L. Hart Captain Rifle Team, IQJ7 Capt. F. W. Adams Cnacli The Rifle Team, which has been progressing steadily for the last few years under the able coaching of Captain Adams, this season pushed into the front ranks of the collegiate gallery teams of the country. Of sixty regularly scheduled intercollegiate matches, the team won fifty-six, losing only four by very close margins, certainly a record of which to be proud. Former V. M. I. records for both teams and individual scores were surpassed, Endicott, who showed up excep- tionally well all season, breaking several individual records. Although the new range in ' 94 Hall was not sufficiently completed for use this year, it will be ready for the team by next season. The old antiquated single-shot rifles formerly used were replaced bv twentv-six new pieces of the latest type and their use was one of the deciding factors in the success of the season. The splendid record of the 1927 team is a large part due to the ceaseless and untiring effort of Captain Adams who has worked faithfully with the squad for three years. Hart proved to be an able captain, co-operating with the team in every possible way, and instructing as well as doing his share at the firing point. With the acquisition of a new range next year, and with a set of excellent rifles, there is every reason to expect that the team next year will even surpass the 1927 Snipers. Excellent material is available, with members of the squad this vear as a valuable nucleus around which to build. y zy V arsity Wrestling, 1927 The 1927 Wrestling Team made an excellent record in spite of severe losses through graduation and injuries. The enthusiasm of the men combined with the ability and personality of Coach John- ny Player filled up the gaps remarkably well. In the grapplers of the past season, aggressiveness was as apparent as it was in those of former years. To Mayfield, wiry 115-pounder, fell the hard task of upholding the very high standard set by Jeb White. He lost the first match to his opponent from Franklin and Marshall by a decision. From that point on Jack ' s record is a series of victories. He has falls to his credit over U. N. C. and Virginia, wins by time advantage over N. C. State and V . P. I. His superiority won him a berth on the mythical South Atlantic team. Mayfield graduates with ' 27. Meyers proved himself capable by winning a time advantage in the F. M. match. Davis bore the standard in the 125-pound division against N. C. State, Virginia, U. N. C, and V. P. I., win- ning on time over the former two and losing narrowly by the same route to the other two. His work was creditable in his first and last year on the V. M. I. mat. Red Wilson, 135-pounder, lost his F. M. bout by time but broke even in Conference meets. He was on top most of the time in the U. N. C. and N. C. State meets but lost decisions to Virginia and V. P. I. Red will be back next year. Three men took the 145-pound class in hand. Endicott looked promising even though he was thrown by his F. M. opponent. __i_i_ _ _  . Injuries kept him out of other bouts. Moss sustained three falls, at the hands of U. N. C, N. C. State, and V. P. I. His weakness lay in his inexperience. Gillen, wrestling in the Virginia meet, dropped his bout by a close time decision. Captain-elect Woodbury is a grappler of unusual strength, endurance, and aggressiveness. He has gone through his second season with every Conference match to his credit and has won, for the second time, recognition as All-South Atlantic 158-pounder. Wrestling to a draw with F. M., he won by time over U. N. C. and V. P. I. and by falls over N. C. State and Virginia. Fields, with three seasons of experience, has developed into a wrestler of no little merit. His record shows two falls, F. M. and Virginia; one draw, N. C. State; and two time advantages against him, U. N. C. and V. P. I. Alton shows what coaching and determination can do. His career as a grappler is finished. Kulp, captain and unlimited contestant, has more quick falls to his credit than any of his teammates. His opponent is often pinned in the first five minutes. F. M. forfeited, he got two falls, U. N. C. and Vir- ginia, respectively; one draw, V. P. I.; but Lambe of N. C. succeeded in holding him to the mat to gain a decision. With two other excellent sea- sons behind him, Herman leaves a record which will make him remem- bered at V. M. I. as an outstanding wrestler. 1927 Scores V. M. 1 14J 2; Franklin and Marshall V. M. 1 16 ; U. of North Carolina . V. M. 1 15J2; North Carolina State ... 9 ' . V. M. 1 23 ; University of Virginia . . 6 V. M. 1 7 J; ' a. Polytechnic Institute liiL J 9 5 w-rn ' up:(: ' m Varsity Boxing, 1927 One victory and three defeats nrilinarily indicates a mediocre team. Four knockouts to the Cadets ' credit to two for opponents is a better indication of its strength. The team was particidarly strong in the lighter weights, but in experience, injuries, and aca- demic ineligibility weakened it considerably in the heavier classes. However, Coach Margulies, with a nucleus of two such men as Hardenburg and Griftin, put a team in the ring, which, although often outpointed, was never outclassed. Representatives of Virginia and V. P. I. took the count under Captain Bill Hardenburg ' s effective punishment, and he scored clear decisions over Penn State and U. N. C. opponents. A ban- tamweight equal to him has not appeared in the Conference this season. Bill leaves behind him a record with only one bout lost in two years. Baker, featherweight, has done well. I3oxing his first season, he lost two matches to Virginia and Penn State, on points, but outfought his U. N. C. and V. P. I. men. The team will feel the loss of such a strong little fighter. Griffin is a second sure point-getter. His record shows two knockouts, one over Virginia ' s captain and the other over the U. N. ' C. lightweight, and two decisions, in the Penn State and V. P. I. bouts. Sully never allows his adversary to take the offensive. The team used good judgment when they chose from their next captain a lightweight who did not meet his match this vear. Cilley, in the welterweight class, entered the ring for the first time against Virginia, losing by a close decision. Geisen, with more experience, boxed the remaining three bouts. He is skillful but lost on close decisions. Dearth of middleweight material caused Coach Margulies to use Woodburv, varsity wrestler, against Virginia and U. N. C. We should bank on Corry as a fighter, but he lacked the science to win decisions in the ring. Preston, another inexperienced man, fought gamely against the Penn State captain but lost by a knockout. Mutt Jamerson, a regular last year, returned to the ring for the V. P. I. encounter. He lost narrowly on points. Griffith and Chambers were the light-heavies. With un- usually strong opponents, Griffith was kept mostly on the de- fensive. He lost his three matches but made a very creditable showing. Chambers lost on points to Penn State. Moorman and Chambers took the heavyweight division in hand. Claude Moorman previously had injured his hands in practice and so could not land the punch that scored him knockouts last season. Dan Chambers, with his long reach and indefensible le ft jab, came hack strong to gain a clean- cut decision over Jones of V. P. I., after losing to Virginia. BoxixG Scores V. M. 1 2; Virginia 5 V. M. 1 2; Penn State 5 V. M. 1 3; U. N. C 4 V. M. 1 4; V. P. 1 3 2+3 I ' Hii s fe. % Rat Wrestling, 1927 The Rat grapplers showed the same eager interest, hard work, and aggressive tactics which have marked all the Freshman teams of 1926-1927. The scores testify to a season eminently successful. Nine candidates came off the matt with numerals ' 30, recognition of their proficiency and sportsmanship. They were: Thompson, 115-pounder; Harris, 125-pounder; Captain Field and Spratley, 135-pounders; Moffit and McCrary, 145-pounders; Moody, 158-pounder; W. Haase, 175-pounder, and Simmons, unlimited. Field went through the season undefeated, and no opponent proved a match for Simmons. More experience will teach these men a lot, but their potential ability speaks well for future varsity teams. The Scores Follow: V. M. I. Freshmen 21 ; Augusta M. A 8 V. M. I. Freshmen 23 ; Staunton M. A 10 y. M. I. Freshmen i+ j; Augusta M. A 12.1 2 V. M. I. Freshmen 26 ; U. Va. Freshmen 3 ' . M. I. Freshmen 15 ; Va. Episcopal School 16 V. M. I. Freshmen 23 ; Staunton M. A 5 M Rat Boxing, 1927 The Rat mittmen carried to the ring the high standard set by the Class of 1930 in other sports. When the team brolce training it showed a record of five wins out of seven engagements. Those to win their ' 30 were: Bantamweight Rogers, Featherweight Gordon, Light veights Edwards and Sartelle, Welterweights Hart and Beckham, Middleweight Williams, Light-heavy- weight Chadwick, and Heavyweight Palmer. All these men showed praiseworthy stamina and aggressiveness and deserve much credit, especially those who put on the gloves this year for the first time. Gordon and Palmer won all their bouts, flooring for the count four and three of their opponents, respectively. The remainder of the eleven knockouts credited to the team came from the mitts of Chadwick, with three, and Edwards, with one. Williams, with his science and cool- ness under fire, was a joy to watch. The quality of the Rat Team of 1927 augurs well for that of future varsities, especially if one considers that boxers are developed at the Institute, for the most part, since prep and high schools do not universally teach it. The Scores Were V. M. I. Freshmen 5 ; S. M. A 2 V. M. I. Freshmen 3 ; A. M. A 4 V. M. I. Freshmen 4; I ' . Va. Freshmen 3 V. M. I. Freshmen 4; A. M. A 3 V. M. I. Freshmen 4; U. N. C. Freshmen 3 V. M. I. Freshmen 5 ; S. M. A 2 V. M. I. Freshmen 2 ; Navy Plebes 5 : The BoM? 1ig J:g 1927 ft M) ijymnasium Although Gym is now only a minor sport, it is the oldest of all sports. At the time of its inauguration, Y. M. I. was a leader in Gym, just as she now excells in the great major sports of the modern college. The advent of football and other such intensely interesting games has detracted somewhat from its importance; but it is still a most spectacular sport, providing many thrills, and requiring great skill and perseverance in practice. The Gym exhibition at Finals has always been a sure-fire thriller of our sweet Calic, and even the hard-boiled Keydets have to hold their breath during some of the more daring feats. Capt. L. H. Ryland, who spent last year in France, is back with us this year, and, due to his excellent coaching, the team has already shown marked improvement. Only two of last year ' s monogram men remain, Jack Endicott and Berk Mills, but with these as a nucleus Capt. Ryland hopes to build a creditable team. The exhibition includes performances on the rings, horizontal bar, parallel bars, and feats of tumbling; so the squad is confining itself to practice on these pieces of apparatus alone. The squad reporting for daily practice is larger than it has been for three years, being composed of Endicott (Capt.), Mills, Smiley, Ansley, Savage, Hales, Rawlins, Wilson, Metcalfe, Moss, and Wellborn. All these men are doing good work. Not only is the exhibition of this year going to be up to the usual high standard, but the men arc all working hard to make it a bigger and better ' affair. 246 jT W. M. Simpson. ' 24 r j 248 W. L. Hardenburg Manager Varsity Track, 1926 Our 1926 track season was one of the in between seasons that come ever so often to visit track teams. Our team was strong In field but pretty weak in most of the track events. It was just an off 3ear and the fact that we did not win a single meet is not an indication of poor coaching or lack of effort on the part of the men. Major Read is certainly to be commended for accomplishing what he did with the material available. And he endeared himself to all the men with his ever ready smile and word of encouragement, even when things weren ' t going so well. He doesn ' t know what the word failure means and his motto seems to be: If I can ' t have what I wish now, I ' ll build for the future. And that was what he was doing with the most of the material last year. Windy White, the captain of the team, was a certainty in the shot-put, and could be relied on for first or second place in the discus. Willis and Thornhill in the dashes; Decker in the hurdles; Yates with the javelin; and Old in the high jump, were sure point getters. The opening meet of the season was with the University of Maryland. Part of the meet was held in the morning at College Park and the remainder in the afternoon in the Central High School stadium in Washington. The team put up a strong defense but was weak in most of the € track events. White put the shot 43 feet and 3 inches, and threw the discus 122 feet. Yates threw the javelin 165 feet 9.54 inches. The final score was Maryland, 67; V. M. I., 58. On the following Saturday the team went down before the strong teams of the Navy and Virginia in a tri-meet held at Charlottesville. Decker was high point man for V. M. I., winning the high hurdles in i654 seconds against a strong wind. White pushed Le Bauer in the shot put, but only took second place. The meet on the whole was very good. Score, Virginia, 6 ) ' i ; Navy 67.;4; V. M. I., if, ' . N. C. State came to Lexington the next week and left with the long end of a 74-52 score. Windy was high point man for V. M. I., taking first in the shot with a distance of 42 feet and 2 inches, and first in the discus with 115 feet. Yates threw the javelin 173 feet for first place and Willis took first place in the 220-yard dash. Again V. M. I. ' s weakness in the track events cost a meet. On April 24 Duke University won by the narrow margin of 3 ' , 1 points. The meet was good all the way through, and was in doubt until the last event, when Aycock from Duke took first place in the broad jump on his last trial, giving the meet to Duke. Duke took eight first places while V. M. I. took six. Score: Duke, 64 ; V. M. I., 61 1-3. On May i, another close meet was lost to V. P. I. Again the meet was in doubt until the last event, when V. P. I. took eight points in the mile run, which gave the meet to V. P. I. White broke the Southern Conference record in the shot put with a heave of 45 feet, zj inches, while Lung of V. P. I. broke the Southern Conference record in the discus with a throw of 137 feet. Score: V. P. L, 69; V. M. L, 57. 3 ill Two weeks later a four-man track team took eleventh place out of twenty-two at the Southern Conference meet at Chapel Hill, North Carolina. White took first place in the shot put with a distance of 44, feet, 6 inches, ' y inches within the official conference record. Yates took fourth place in the javelin with a throw of 165 feet, 2 inches. Decker ran the high hurdle in 16 seconds, but did not place, the time for the winner being 15 seconds. Thornhill broke the Institute record for the 440 dash, running it in 51 seconds, but he was eliminated in the first heat. The prospects for the 1927 season are much better than for the past several seasons. Yates, Bellinger, Hill and Thornhill are showing speed in the dashes, while I ' pson, Hanson, Winter and Pettyjohn are showing improved form in the longer runs. Decker and Walker are doing the hurdles better than ever, while Kelly is throwing the discus 125 feet. Johnson is putting the shot over 40 feet and Guathmey and Walker are doing better than expected in the pole vau ' .t. In the jumps Upson, Williamson, Walker, Gregory, Ould and Old are showing up best. Yates and Old are handling the javelin. Yates, captain of the team, has every man behind him and a successful season should be the result. Come on, Ned, we know you can do it. March 31 — Roanoke College Lexington April 2 — Lynchburg College Lexington April 9 — University of ' irginia Charlottesville April 16 — University of Maryland Lexington April 23 — University of Richmond Lexington April 30 — Hampden-Sydney Lexington May 7 — V. P. I Lexington May 1 3-14 — Southern Conference Baton Rouge, La, ML ■i ;: y ' ' Rat Track, 1926 The ' 26 Rat track team did not have such a successful season but it did accomplish great things in developing material for the varsity. A fine schedule was arranged and the three trips vhich were taken greatly helped to break the monotony of Rat life. The season was opened by taking A. M. A. into camp, 84-52. Walker was high point man, closely followed by Patterson and Ralph Smith. The Rats showed up well every event, taking nine firsts and as many second places. The next meet was a triangular one with the Roanoke High School and the Virginia Freshmen. Virginia easily won, but V. M. I. made a creditable showing, taking second place with +0 points. Walker was again high point man with 14 to his credit. Oliver and Johnson did good work in the shot and discus. The following Saturday S. M. A. was met in Staunton and the Rats went down in defeat again. The feature of the meet was Patterson ' s broad-jump of 21 feet and 11 inches. The last meet was lost to V. P. I. by the close score of 65-61. V. M. l. ' s downfall came in the weight events where the little gobblers took 26 points out of a possible 27. Patterson took first in the broad-jump and Cochran did the same in the pole-vault. In the running events Walker took both hurdle races, and Holtzen took the mile in the good time of 4:56. In the 880- yard dash three V. M. I. men crossed the finish line before a V. P. I. man came in. It was won by Pettyjohn followed by Holtzen and Winter. Upson and Duncan in the 440 showed up well, as they had all season. The prospects of the 1927 Rat track team are exceedingly good. Holtzclaw. Brown, Hawkins, and Swank are all dependable dash men, while Causey, Burgess, Mitchell and Smith are leading the way in the longer events. Kittel and McGuire are good high-jumpers, as well as at throwing the discus. In the weights. Grow, Haase W., and Simmons are the best. Read in the pole vault, and Gfroerer in the broadjump, should both be point winners. Indications are that the season will be most successful. i Cross Country, 1927 Although still young, the cross-country team made a %vonderful showing for itself this year. Major Read had to develop his team almost entirely from new men as all but two were lost from last year ' s team by graduation. Due to the inexperience of these men and the great difficulty of developing a cross-country team in one year it was possible to have only one meet, that being with V. P. I. The team did exceptionally well, showing a decided improvement over last year ' s team. With the majority of this year ' s team returning next Fall it should be possible to develop a team to excel all cross-country teams previous to it at V. M. I. John Winter, who succeeded Vanny Sessoms as captain, is expected to lead the pack through a most successful season. A member of this team has all work and no play before him, since the course is laid out over all sorts of teriain, part of the time across fields, at others over roads, up hill and down. But it is wonderful training for the milers and two-milers and also improves the stamina of the 880 and 440 dash men. The men who worked so hard and so conscientiously for the team deserve, certainly, a great deal of credit. It is no little thing to keep working day after day with almost certain defeat staring one in the face. But these men did it to give the sport an impetus at V. M. I.; to show others that such a team is possible at V. M. I. and that it should have a place along side of the other sports. These men broke the trail, and next year something should really be accomplished. a IL y The Grid-Graph To one who has never watched one, the grid-graph is meaningless. But to the V . M. I. Keydet it means another football game which he would have missed otherwise. Nothing can replace the actual, yet the grid-graph does give one a picture of a football game which not only arouses interest but induces excitement to the highest degree. From the noise which emanates from the Jackson ]VIemorial Hall during one of the grid-graph games a passerby would have good reason to believe that the game were being played on the platform instead of miles away. By means of the grid-graph the Corps is able to keep in touch with the Flying Squadron every minute of play of every game which is not attended by the Corps. It is indeed a boon to the Keydets and too much cannot be said in way of thanks and appreciation for those who have made it possible. m Jti w ISJU f ,r -;? , ' - i f|5; ajp - 1 ' 256 S. W. Holt, Jr. Manager Mrs. n. S. Crockett Sponsor F. A. Crockett Captain Varsity Baseball, 1926 The 1926 baseball season was no banner year, yet V. M. I. made her best showing in that sport. The team had much new material, especially in the infield, but the remodelled machine performed admirably. Too much praise cannot be given Captain Dutch Dietrich and Snail Caldwell, who played their last for the Institute. Crockett, as was expected, bore the brunt of the hurling and acquitted himself in a fine manner and as a fitting reward was elected to be the captain of the 1927 team. The season opened with a bang when the Keydets won a real game from Rutgers in ten innings. Crockett was on the mound for V. M. I. and mowed the Yankees down in fine fashion, giving up but four hits and striking out six. Dietrich scintillated in the outer garden and clubbed a la Ruth. The next game saw the defeat of Roanoke College by Crockett ' s masterful pitching. Shumate R., of Roanoke, struck out nine for the feature performance. Score, 6-2. Cornell invaded Lexington and grabbed a 10-4 victory from V. M. I. by good work in general. Rosomando, Cornell ' s flashy second baseman, led with the bat. However, Cornell ' s pride was soon humbled when Nied turned them back to the tune of 9-7. V. M. I. grabbed an early lead and held it, repulsing strong attacks in the seventh and eighth innings. 2S7 :(itL J 5 ' . M. !. next criislicil licr old rival, V. P. I. Crockett let the Hlackburg youths down with three hits aiul one run, while his teammates, led hy Caldwell and Dietrich, smashed throuf h for eight counters. V. M. I. took Lynchburg into camp with eight runs agaiiist their three. Crockett was again on the mound, vith the whole teain hacking him up on every play. Dietrich got another of his circuit clouts. The Keydets heat ' irgii ia, 4-3, hy a splendid ninth inning rally. Crockett and Darlington had a real pitclier ' s battle, Crockett striking out eight. Dietrich knocked another one on the bank. Davidson came next and another tight game ensued, Davidson winning 5-4 by a heroic rally in the eighth iiuiing. The northern trip was not a success. The marines won, 10-3, errors on the part of V. M. 1. being largely responsible. Caldwell came through with a home run. The next game was with St. John ' s and resulted in the only victory of the trip for V. M. I. Black got the credit for a 6-2 win, while Caldwell and Taylor got home runs. Maryland proved to be a tough proposition, and though Crockett pitched a masterly game, poor support put V. M. I. on the wrong side of the score. Catho ' ic University and V. M. I. tied up for a hitting contest. Catholic V. winning, 11-7, by concentrated assaults in the last innings. At Charlottesville, another beautiful ball game was played. Crockett and Hare had it out for 10 innings, when V. M. I. got her second counter for a 2-1 win. Emory and Henry walloped V. M. I., 7-2, by good all-around baseball. In spite of losing the first game to Lynchburg, 10-6, the prospects are good for the 1927 season. After watching the Keydets beat Cornell in a close, fast game, 3-2, one knows that the team can play ball. Crockett has a bad arm but Nied and Black are doing good work in the box. McCall, Campodonico, Sullivan and Cheek are looking good in the infield, while Barnes and Gfroerer are doing all that could be asked of them in the outfield. The prospects are good. 1927 Schedule March 30— Lynchburg College Lexington April 5— Cornell Lexington April 6— Cornell Lexington April 9— University of Virginia Lexington April 15— Syracuse Lexington April 16— V. P. 1 Lexington April 20— I ' nivcrsity of ' irginia Charlottesville April 23— University of Richmond Lexington April 28— University of Richmond Richmond April 29— Quantico Marines Quantico April 30— University of Maryland College Park, Md. May 4— Roanoke College Lexington May 7— Quantico Marines Lexington May II— Open Lexington May 14— V. P. I Blacksburg t M W % v. 1 n ' JB r y  ' ' Rat Baseball, 1926 II started the season nuddy field, and n s, collecting betwei . M. A. the Rats I both sides wer :en of the eleven hit Pendleton pitched The Eaf tean was slow due to a were the hitting St return game with S. M. A. the Rats lost, supported. The strong Oak Ridge team lived up to its reputation by tal the score of 12-2. Again it was the case of inability to hit and lo of the V. M. I. team. At Waynesboro the Fishhurne Military Academy won over th. inning in which Fishburne scored six runs, the V. M. I well in hand. Pendleton went in as a relief pitcher in The losing streak was broken at the expense of the in hist first start in the box. pitched a fine game ar serious trouble. V. M. I. sewed up the game in the fifth innin the batting star and the entire infield did its best work of the The next game was with Roanoke which the Rats won. most part uninteresting. Bellamy again pitched a good game five times at the bat. The University of North Carolina Freshmen won from th a track meet. The first two balls for home runs. After the first two men had just begun. The final score was 15-6. large score. The V. P. 1. Freshmen won over the Rats in team, V. P. I. scored six of their ten runs in one i loose fielding. The work o work of Barnes and Jordon, Though the season was not on the whole a success, the i th -m as varsity material. Barnes, Sullivan, Bellamy and Ca The prospects for this year ' s team seem bright with qui various positions. There is quite a lot of competition, with form. In the infield Caldwell and Porter at first. Grow V. Mai lory a lade by the Rat good game but fieldii vhich over the Rats, 7-4. Except fc ine played fine ball and held their third inning and pitched an excel rginia Frosh, the score being 11-7. held the Freshmen well. He wa. ;ollected tour hits out of : game which resembled e hill by the Carolinians but the Carolina Fresh- fast and interesting despite the a game full of nning. The Rats threw outstanding feature of the veral i part of the V. ] ay the game by ame. particularly third, are showing up best, while the outfield. Gillespie, Boxley, Ds Gilbert taking care of the catching Ca: ,-ork of npodonico showed up uni te a number of Candida some of the men showi at second. Biggs the team stamp lusually well. out for the some flashy , Duncan at Scott. Hull, Sanders, Field and Moody idson and Calhoun compose the pitching staff, with Smith and m i.fiii wj If Intramural Athletics, 1927 Until the return of Frank Gorton to V. M. I. intramural athletics had been conducted with little system if with any at all. Company captains were charged with the task of securing games for their teams in the various sports. Now, the system is worked out completely, thereby removing the past irregularity ik aaarf O ' ' ° inter-company athletics. I BP Bb ft; ' I J Due to the untiring efforts of Coach Gorton an unusual Ifil Hft wBiIk amount of enthusiasm and participation was evident in the ■ MJ BUil lH various games. Men, who in the past showed no athletic inclina- EHI HhHH tlon and those who were not quite good enough for the varsity ■HB teams answered Coach Gorton ' s call and have made intramural I HH sports at V. M. I. really amount to something more than a name. Bi W™ In the Fall along with the varsity football teams the com- pany teams worked. The schedule of games was so arranged that each company played only one game with the other. Company football ranked next to com- pany baseball when the number of supporters are considered. The games were very spirited and very, very interesting. After football, the basketball season came and for this sport there was the same enthusiasm shown as for football. It is true that not as many men could play at one time as for football, since the parade ground was available for football. But with the new gymnasium and the old court forty men could be playing in regularly supervised games, while if games were not in progress twice that number could be practicing shots. There was at all times a wealth of material and very good teams were developed. Company baseball in the past always occupied the most important position in the intramural sports, probably due to the fact that the winning team of the Company Championship Series always received a big ice cream supper at the conclusion of the season. Each companj ' had enough men at practice to make up a couple of good teams. Some classy baseball is played and some rare plays pulled, and this year has certainly proved to be no exception. Coach Gorton has plans under way to start something new in intramural athletics which is the starting of company track teams. There is a lot of material available in each company for the sport and if the usual interest is shown it as has been shown the rest it is certain that this also will be a success. A day in June is to be set aside for an inter-company track meet. There has been no end to the favorable criticism given Coach Gorton ' s work here this year and of the splendid company spirit in the various sports. Each company sent teams on the playing fields which they were proud to let represent them. Although intramural sports did not uncover any exceptional players as in the case of Dietrich in ' 25, it has contributed to the athletics of the school and has fulfilled the purpose for which it wa s organized. ORGANIZATIONS Organizations and Clubs Appearing m This Section Name Page Honor Court 264 General Committee 265 The 1927 Bomb 267 The Cadet 269 The Sniper 271 Cheer Leaders 272 Ramblin ' Keydets 273 Dramatic Club 274 Episcopal Church Vestry 275 A. S. C. E 276 A. I. E. E 277 V. M. I. Chemical Society 278 A. P. S. A 279 Alabama Club 280 A. M. A. Club 281 Florida Club 282 Georgia Club 283 Kentucky Club 284 Louisiana Club 285 Lynchburg Club 286 Maryland-D. C. Club 287 Missouri Club 288 Mississippi-Tennessee Club 289 North Carolina Club 290 Northern Virginia Club 291 p|rt Piedmont Club 292 Richmond Club 293 Roanoke Club 294 Sons of Fathers Club 295 Southwest Virginia Club 296 University Club 297 South Carolina Club 298 Texas Club 299 Tidewater Club 300 West Virginia Club 301 Yankee Club 302 ?. ? ? 303 First Class Suites 304 263 lil ■II _ - ■• ' M:iJ J. c. we:5t -h-w. moflcan t. p mokSt ij rk smith The Honor Court The Honor Sysinn is tin- tangible evidence of tlie Spirit of V. M. I. ; therefore, it is I ' . M. I. The present system luas founded in 1S70, tliouijh from the founding of thet Institute to 1S70 a rigid honor system ivas in force, differing mainly from the present one in that the Corps as a ivhole acted as an Honor Court. The honor system is more highly developed and works more efficiently at T. M. I. than in any other institution of higlier learning in the country. The life and actions of every Cadet arc constantly being affected and shaped by it. The military system is entirely dependent on it. The academic system almost as much. .1 famous Tirginia educator and clergyman, in addressing tlie Corps this year, said, Gentlemen, your honor system is the basis of that in every other college I know of ; if yours collapses, theirs does. If is the ideal toward which the authorities and students of these colleges are constantly aiming. The very important duty of upholding this Honor System and of keeping untarnished the honor of the Corps lies in the Corps, individually and collectively, and in the executive com- mittee appointed by them and known as the Honor Court. This body is by far the most im- portant in school. .In outsider cannot appreciate the lionor and importance of this group, but every cadet and ex-cadet Joes and respects it accordingly. Tlie Honor Court is the purveyor of the Honor System. It consists of tlie officers and three other members of the First Class, the officers of the Second Class, the president and vice-president of the Third Class, and, in case of the trial of a member of the Fourth Class, the president of that class. The president of the First Class acts as president of the Honor Court. The Honor Court deals with all matters pertaining to the honor of the Corps, and tries all cases brought before it. There are only two decisions possible, Guilty or Not Guilty. If Guilty, the man must leave at once and never return; if Not Guilty, his status as a cadef remains the same, there is neither disgrace nor dishonor. Each year the Honor Court publishes a set of rules which are distribute,! to both old and new cadets, and which must be rigidly obeyed. It is one of the duties of the Honor Court to try infringers of these rules. Some of the things covered by them are: stealing, drinking at dances, false official statements, cheating in any form, and acts reflecting on the character and honor of the cadet or of the corps as a whole. In the Honor System and its guardian, the Honor Court, I ' . M. I. has something to be justly proud of. and the sense of honor inculcated by it into ' every cadet will certainly be of inestimable value in the future. ( 264 W mmittee For a number of years there liave been several cadet courts for tlie maintenance of discipline and gentlemanly conduct in the life of the men of the Corps. These courts, chief of which were the General Court, the Hazing Court, and the Vigilance Committee, have all been combined into one, now known as the General Committee. In this way the management of cadet life has been simplified and centralized, the control lying entirely in the hands of one compact body. Seats on this court are practically equally distributed among the three upper classes, each class having three representatives, with the exception of the First Class, which has four. The personnel consists of the class officers of each class, with one additional member elected from the First Class at large. Before this tribunal come all cases which have no bearing on the cadet Honor Code, but which in any way are infringements on the rules and traditions of J ' . M. I. as set up by the cadets themselves. Through it the respect which has been ac- corded the gray uniform for years past is maintained and upheld, and while it does not deal with questions of honor, it protects the traditional principles of true sports- manship and manliness which have always been a part of this institution. As the inward life, morale, and habits of any army are directly reflected in the outward actions of its soldiers, so V. M. I. ' s appearance to the outside world is largely dependent on the life of the men in barracks; and it is the aim of this body to make and hold the barracks life of cadets to such standards that the reputation and respect which Virginia ' s School of .4rms has enjoyed may remain forever unsullied and untarnished. w 1 ■. ' i! ' ' Tke 1927 Bomb The Bomb Is the Annual Publication of the Virginia Military Institute H. St. G. T. Carmichael, Jr Editor-in-Chief E. N. JOYNER, III Business Manager Literary Staff W. C. Phillips, Jr Assistant Editor W. C. TrApnell Literary Editor E. W. Kriete Art Editor R. P. Williamson Athletic Editor J. L. Builder Photographic Editor F. H. Chambers Outrage Editor H. A. Wise Associate Editor G. E. Bava Associate Editor G. P. QuARLES Associate Editor R. S. Marshall Associate Editor F. Barkus Associate Editor Business Staff R. B. Pegram, IV Assistant Business Manager J. A. Smith, Jr Advertising Manager A. W. Griffith Treasurer L. Y. Dean, III Associate Manager J. J. Delaney Associate Manager R. A. Cannon Associate Manager S. L. Williamson Associate Manager S. W. Holt Circulation Manager Acknowledgment The 1927 Bomb wishes to express its appreciation for the services so kindly rendered by Miss Ruth Wilson O. T. Jamerson J. D. Taylor Mr. W. M. Simpson, ' 2+ H. L. Baird J. W. Dougherty THE CADET Publication of the Virginia Military Institute LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA Member Soutliern Intereollet ialr Neix ' spaper .-Issocialinn EDITORIAL BOARD Jesse McCall Editor-in-Chief W. C. Trapnell Assistant Editor W. C. Rogers Managing Editor Associates T. A. Klein- G. L. Hart A. J. . Ki.ein- Editorial Board H. A. Wise Athletics R. A. Earle Neij s A. H. Stimson Assistant Neivs Editor J. Lake Parker Alumni D. B. Fugate Exchanges F. H. Chambers Humorous J. L. Builder Contributing Editor S. C. Robinson Contributing Editor J. A. Smith Contributing Editor Assistants to the Editorial Board G. H. Shield W. N. Thompson L. L. Montague C. S. Kump R. Newman L. T. Prestos ' C. N. Ballencer J. T. Cooper O. W. Gfroerer B. C. Rawlins J.W.Pendleton G.D. Hangar BUSINESS DEPARTMENT A. W. Griffith Business Manager G. B. Walker Assistant Business Manager E. B. Comer Advertising Manager W. D. MiNTER Assistant .Adi-ertising Manager H. L. Baird Assistant .A dvertising Manager S. W. Holt Circulation Manager F. B. Clements Assistant Circulation Manager G. R. DeSaussure Assistant Circulation Manager J. D. Taylor Office .Associate ASSIST.ANTS TO THE BUSINESS Dep.ARTMENT S. H. Franklin R. S. Spillman W. F. R. Griffith C. M. Shepperson R. N. McGiffert W. A. Read III Tke Sniper The Sniper is the humorous publication of the I ' irginia Military Institute It is a member of the Southern Association of College Comics. THE MANAGING BOARD Col. W. M. Hunley Faculty Adviser Edgar T. Allen Editor-in-Chief Robert T. Norman Business Manager Edward W. Kriete Art Editor G. L. Hart, Jr Literary Editor M. LeC. Waring Circulation Manager R. P. Williamson Service Manager H. St. G. T. Carmichael, Jr Honorary Member LITERARY STAFF R. A. Cannon, Exchange Editor A. J. V. Klein J. V. Summerlin F. H. Chambers H. W. Morgan J. N. Jones ART STAFF T. T. Bowles K. W. Chapman BUSINESS DEPARTMENT R. B. Savage Associate Business Manager E. A. Moore Assistant Business Manager J. A. Smith J. D. Taylor J. M. Robertson W. H. Old Robert Mitchell A. D. Smith W. C. Taylor N. B. Tucker R. W. Garrett C. B. Slemp E. J. McMullen ' ■ ' - y ' ■ r ' Ip M The Cheer Leaders J. A. Smith Cheerleader C. U. BOYKIN Associate Cheerleader Assistants . • ' W. E. Black S. B. Rucker R. W. Garrett ; J r ' THiBor iB ' . 1927 The Ramblin ' Keydets H. F. Brewington Leader and Director R. T. Norman Manager Miss Julia Wilkes Sponsor Reed Section Ik Brewington Olaf ' ' Nelson Saxv Balph Strings Mac McMann Mike Rubin Brass Section Twig Scoit Lillian Russell Kav Pratt Rytlim Jake Summerlin Doctor ' ' Mathewson, A.] S. R. C, F. C. P. Sleepy Mills, Pianist Gee Ryder Percussionist Arrantjiuij Stajj Brewington ScoiT Mills Dramatic Club Officers J. N. Jones Pre. R. P. Williamson Business Manager D. N. HiGCiNS Stage Manager Members J. B. Adams A. H. Major ■ F. M. Ansley J. W. Makn J. W. DoucHERn- E. B. McMullen W. H. Flanxicas R. S. Mitchell R. S. GooLSBV H. C. Philpott J. N. JO.VES B. C. R.AWLINS T. A. Kleiv W. C. Rodgers W. B. LocKvvooD H. H. Staudt G. C. Scott Coaches Col. T. A. E. Moselev Mrs. K. C. Lambert ident The Bomb III Episcopal Churck Club Vestry Officers O. T. JAMERSON Senior irarden G. B. Walker Junior J[ ' arJ,-n G. D. Frazer Secretary-Treasurer E. T. Allen R. C. Marshall R. B. Pecram W. B. Timberlake V A. S. C. E. Officers Col. J. a. Anderson Faculty Advisor O. T. JAMERSON President H. W. MoRG.AN J ' icc-President F. B. Harrington Treasurer H. St. G. T. Carmichael Chairman Floor Committee IVIembers First Cl.ass E. T. Allen A. J. Cheek O. T. Jamerson H. O. Schoolfield F. M. Anslev n. M. Clark J. N. Jones Walter Scott, Jr. G. E. Bava I,. V. Dean R. K. Lindsay J. A. Smith J. L. Builder R. A. Dunn B. Mills A. H. Stimson H. St. G. T. Car.miciiael R. A. Earle R. A. Pollock J. T. Walker L. S. Carson A. T. Fields S. L. Pollock E. M. Yates A. C. Castle D. B. Plicate J. Lowder Parker R. S. Marshall Second Cl.ass D. A. CiLLEY G. D. Hanger J. Q. Marchant G. T. Ward D. St. C. Combs F. B. Harrington R. N. McGiffert W. T. Watts A. D. Forsythe H. T. Hopewell G. A. Nied R. M. Walford A. Fllkerson R. W. Button W. L. Renn C. F. ' alker T. B. FuLKERSON J. T. Li E. T. Rucker W. W. Wickes R. W. Garrett H. T. Long J. P. Simpson S. L. Williamson R. B. Grubbs a. McIver M. T. Tarrell C. M. Woodbury W. S. Griffin A. H. McDowell L. C. Thorniiill W. A. Woodward H. W. Morgan C. M. Shepperson 4 I A. I. E. E. Officers U P X7lT T TAA: Cr.XT Chairma IS., r M. L. W ARING Secretary Executive Comimittee W. S. Carson H. K. KuLP First Class J. W. Smiley C. U. BOYKIN S. C. Robinson W. N. RUFFIN W. S. Carsox J. D. Taylor O. V. P. Sessoms F. H. Chambers A. W. Griffith J. W. Smiley L. W. Edmonds C. W. Hill P. R. Spracher E. W. Kriete C. W. KiLBOURNE M. L. Waring M. Rubin H. K. KuLP B. E. Nelson C. M. Pettus R. P. Williamson ' ■ Second Class F. Barkus W. H. Old S. H. Franklin C. P. Bowman S. B. Rucker D. N. Higgins M. T. Decker G. H. Shield E. F. James R. L. Downey J. F. Adams E. A. Moore W. E. Englehard C. N. Ballenger C. A. Nash W. F. R. Griffith W. E. Black G. G. Shuker G. J. Hales G. W. Day J. C. Smith W. E. HOBBS J. W. Dye H. P. White R. D. Ketner W. Halstead W. C. YOUNBLOOD W. G. Morrell R. B. Batte -yp ' V. M. I. Chemical Society Officers E. St. p. Bellinger President G. P. QuARLEs Vice-President J. B. Wolf Secretary and Treasurer W. C. Trapnell . . . Chairman Program Committee Members First Class E. P. Bellinger B. E. Exdicott G. P. Quarles H. F. Brewincton ' W. L. Hardenburc W. C. Traps ' ELL I. W. Davis E. N. Jovxer F. W. Traugott J. J. Delaney H. E. Mathay C. H. West C. T. Moorman Second Class E. E. Barksdale H. H. Gregory F. E. Nabors A. BOOGHER M. T. HsiEH C. S. NUNN F. B. Clements J. C. I.oftin T. R. Ragland J. T. Cooper F. B. Markle K. A. Rugh W. L. Davis F. L. Marshall F. E. Smith M. D. Delaney N. O. McNay J. C. West R. Eppes D. C. McGehee C. E. Wightman P. W. Frazer R. S. Mitchell J. B. Wolf J. S. Mondy J. H. Nichols ' m p. .-J — ' -«■ nn i American Political Science Association Officers H. L. Baird President W. L. Baker Vice-President B. C. Rawlins Secretary F. H. Frost Treasurer Members First Class III H. L. Baird W. L. Baker C. E. Blue J. C. Booth R. A. Cannon D. B. Chambers J. H. Chapman E. B. Comer F. A. Crockett W. L. Ambrose T. G. Berry T. P. FULLILOVE M. C. GiLLEN O. W. Gfroerer K. S. Huang T. F. King C. S. KUMP G. A. DeSaussure B. M. Gardner G. L. Hart S. W. Holt N. B. JuE R. A. Kearney L. D. Kelly T. A. Klein J. L. Lyerly J. H. Mayfield W. D. MiNTER R. T. Norman J. W. OULD R. B. Pecram W. C. Phillips W. C. Rogers Second Class J. T. Li w. b. lockwood R. C. Marshall J. W. Mann J. C. Miller, Jr. L. L. Montague R. Newman K. O ' Berry R. J. Ogilvie W. A. Owens J. W. Pendleton R. C. Peyton L. T. Preston B. C. Rawlins G. W. Ryder B. P. ROSANOFF R. B. Savage E. C. Shepherd W. M. Summerell L. J. Sun W. T. TORRANS H. A. Wise J. Lake Parker W. A. Read J. M. Robertson R. S. Spillmax C. J. Tai W. N. Thompson G. B. Walker L. Wang W. Wood i HSWW MM Leonard Y. Dean . . . . Frank E. Nabers Jav Smith, Jr. Edgar Trov Allen, ' 27 . . . Walter E. Ballard, Jr., ' 30 . James Lvdl n Brock, Jr., ' 30 John Lindsay Builder, ' 27 Jesse Billy Burks, Jr., ' 30 . Branch B. Burton, Jr., ' 30 William W. Clayton, ' 30 . F. B. Clements, Jr., Ex- ' 27 . Leonard Yancey Dean II L ' 27 Archibald Irwin Grubb, ' 30 . Percy Lee Guthrie, ' 29 . . Robertson L. Henderson, ' 30 Wn.LiA.M A. Hood, Jr., ' 30 . . WiLKiNS W. Jackson, ' 30 . . Fred Jernican, Jr., ' 30 . . Clarence B. Johnson, Jr., 30 . Henry H. Leland, Jr., ' 30 . . Pope McFarland Long, Jr., ' 30 Daniel Burch McKenzie, Jr., Alabama Club Officers President J ' ice-President Secretary and Treasurer Members Birmingham Horrace Taggart Long, ' 28 George Ovid Mabry, ' 30 Fred H. Marshall, Jr., ' 29 Howard Kossuth Moss, ' 29, Frank Edmundsox Nabers, John Lake Parker, ' 27 . . . Claude Malcolm Pettus, ' 27 Walter Chew Phillips, ' 27 . Lee McGehee Porter, ' 30 . . George Park Quarles, ' 27 . . Charles Aduston Rogers, ' 30 . Hugh Liddon Smith, ' 30 James Arthur Smith, ' 27 . . Jay Smith, Jr., ' 29 ... . William Garrett Stevens, ' 30. Montgomery Florence Birmingham Dothan Birmingham Birmingham Birmingham . Eufuala Birmingham Birmingham Tuscaloosa Birmingham Albertville . . Troy Birmingham Tuscaloosa . Cordova ' 29 . Eufaula ' 28, B Birmingham Birmingham Montgomery Birmingham irmingham Birmingham Huntsville Birmingham Birmingham . . Selma . . Eutaw . . Dothan Birmingham Birmingham Samson William Norton Thompson, ' 28 . . Selma Arthur C. White.more, 30 Jacksonville IvERSON Worrill Wright, ' 29 . . Roanoke U ' ade Wood, ' 28 Birmingham - -SSs j SP W _J A. M. A. Club Officers F. E. Nabers President T. G. Berrv rice-President R. K. Smith Secretary jMembers T. G. Berry, Jr.. ' 28 B. A. Meyers, ' 29 P. S. BoxLEY, ' 30 H. M. MORECOCK, ' 30 C. A. Butler, ' 29 F. E. Nabers, ' 28 E. M. DicKERSON , ' 30 J. M. Slaughter, ' 29 H. L. Draper, ' 29 R. K. Smith, ' 29 P. B. Fulton-, ' 30 W. C. Taylor, ' 29 A. C. Fleming, ' 30 W. B. Timberlake, ' 29 A. I. Grubb, ' 30 J. B. Trent, ' 30 4 CJfe S j : ' }i!K j:-X, III Florida Club Officers G. E. Baya President T. F. King Vice-President J. E. Hardee Secretary F. M. Anslev G. E. Bava W. V. Cobb G. R. DeSaussure M. C. GiLLEN J. E. Hardee T. F. King . H. S. KiTTEL J. J. McCaskill Members Tampa J. McEwan Orlando Tampa A. A. McKeithan Brooksvi Brooksville E. J. McMullen Tampa Jacksonville J. H. Neville Lakeland Jacksonville K. A. O ' Berrv Tampa . Madison W. Z. Platt Arcadia Jacksonville E. F. Quintan Wauchula . . Miami G. T. Ward .... DeFuniak Springs . Mariana J. B. Watson Pensacola C. E. WicHTMAN Sarasota R. B. Pecram .... J. T. Cooper . . G. D. Aver Georgia Club Officers President rice-President Secretary G. W. Ad.air H. H. Arnold G. D. Ayer R. S. Beckham M. A. Brewer J. T. Cooper G. C. Dekle W. B. Dunbar Members G. P. Edwards H. Harris J. T. Helms M. M. Jackson ' A. V. Jones Phil Jones P. W. Jones N. T. Jovner E. N. JOYNER K. K. Kelly O. T. McIntosh F. L. Marshall N. M. Moore R. B. Pecram J. W. Thomas W. R. TURNEP. J Kentucky Club Officers R. P. Wll.LIAN ' SON ' H. St. G. T. Carmichael . R. 1. Miller .... Pri-siJriit J ' ice-Pris ' tdenl Secretary and Treasurer WA Members W. A. Bloch, ' 29 R. J. Miller, ' 29 H. St. G. T. Carmichael ' 27 J. H. Rudv, ' 30 J. W. EwiNG, ' 30 W. D. Smith, ' 30 L. B. Hewlett, ' 29 C. F. Travis, ' 30 E. R. Long, ' 30 R. P. Williamson-, ' 27 W Louisiana Club Officers A. C. Castle Pn-sidrnt R. J. Ogilvie Vicc-Presid,-ni T. P. FuLLiLOVE Secretary and Treasurer Members G. G. Abernathv, ' 30 O. O. Ocden, ' 30 L. C. Blanchard, ' 30 R. J. Ogilvie, ' 2S A. C. Castle, ' 27 A. R. Powell, ' 30 J. P. Everett, ' 30 A. L. Sentell, ' 30 T. P. Fullilove, ' 28 R. N. Smith, ' 30 H. B. Howard, ' 30 R. M. Walford, ' 27 E. A. Moore, ' 27 W. T. Youngblood, ' 2% llii- - (Txi - Lynchburg Club Officers B. M. Garhnfr President G. B. Walker, Jr I ' uc-P resident S. B. RucKER Sertjeant al Arms W. Petivjohn Secretary and Treasurer Members I.. W. Brown P. C. Nowlin ' - ■ ' J. E. Collins J. W. OuLn, Jr. S. H. Franklin J. F. Pugh H. H. Gregory J. P. Read A. P. Grow J. M. Robertson V. B. Grow, Jr. J. B. Trent II. B. Healv, Jr. R. D. Williams E. H. Lawler p. J. Hunter C. Nelson R. K. Smith C. D. North E. P. Montgomery If 1 rl 7 S? i siaaa Maryland-District oi Columbia Club Officers O. T. JAMERSON President J. F. Adams rice-President R. C. Hanna Secretary E. N. Anderson H. F. Brewington D. B. Chambers E. H. Daniel E. M. DiCKERSON A. D. FORSYTHE G. p. Frazer p. W. Frazer J. N. Fricker R. W. Garrett L. GiLLlS A. W. Griffith Members W. F. R. Griffith F. Grimes F. H. Hanna G. L. Hart E. W. Kriete R. N. Linthicum J. W. Mann R. C. Marshall L. L. Montague A. H. Morgan H. W. Morgan T. P. Morgan N. Morrison B. E. Nelson S. Nishwitz R. T. Norman G. L. Parker J. L. Quill A. Roberts E. C. Shepherd E. R. Stecman A. H. Stimson C. H. West (?E ?5i 287 SSi: .J, The Bomb ; . Missouri Club Officers M. O. McNay Pr,s ' id,-nt F. H. Frost Vice-President F. E. Smith Secretary Members . ' A. BooGHER J. Mills R. S. Mitchell H. Miller T. E. Moor P. P. Smith L. E. Rainev H. H. Stark m i £li Q S i JU - ite fe - -Lk X Mississippi-Tennessee Officers L. Baird President V. L. Ambrose lice-President J. K. Davis Secretary M EMBERS w . L. Ambrose, ' 28 . . Knoxville, Tenn. E. C. Han-ks, ' 29 . . . Johnson Citv, Tenn. H L. Baird, ' 27 . . . . . Baird Miss. E. C. Ha.vna, ' 30 . . . . Jackson, Miss R. F. Brewer, ' 29 . Johnson City, Tenn. J. P. Hart, ' 30 . . . . . Johnson Mi s A S. Britt, ' 30 . . H. Calhoun, ' 30 . . Nashville, Grenada, Tenn. Miss. C. G. Hull, ' 30 Laurel Mi Mi s C. W. B. LOCKWOOD, ' 2 8, Crystal Springs, J. C. Carpenter, ' 29 . Johnson City, Tenn. G. Metcalfe, Jr., 29 . . . Metcalfe Mi s J. K. Davis, ' 29 . . . . Bristol, Tenn. H. S. Mercier, ' 29 .... Summit, Mi s G S. Dixox, ' 30 . . Elizabethon, Tenn. W. R. Moss, ' 29 . . . Johnson Citv, Tenn W . C. Frenxh, ' 29 . L. Gasteiger, ' 29 . . Indianola Johnson City, Miss. Tenn. A. H. Weiss . . . . . Cleveland Tenn Tenn J. E. B. Whiteside . . . Johnson Citv, 0. W. Gfroerer, ' 28 . . St. Elmo, Tenn. P. S. Willard . . Johnson Citv, Tenn s. M. Gfroerer, ' 30 . . St. Elmo, Tenn. T. D. Winter . . . . . . Leland Mi s 289 •tl ' . l y North Carol arolina Club Officers R. B. Savage President G. J. Hales I ' ice-Presidcnt H. C. Philpott Secretary and Treasurer Members F. A. Abbott M. Bellamy R. C. W. Booker R. A. Cannon A. J. Cheek D. A. Cilley A. T. Fields W. O. Fowler J. B. Herring R. S. Hulme R. A. HUTTON J. C. LOFTIN L. N. LUMSDEN J. L. LVERLY J. v. MOFFITT W. B. Napier J. A. Niles V. G. Pendleton R. A. Pollock S. L. Pollock K. D. Porter C. W. Rawlins C. R. RODWELL W. Scott C. V. Smith H. J. Stulz V. M. SUMMERELL B. R. Webster 1?., ' ™j r J ' - . ■ - ' ' - ' i S ' Ife MlP Nortnern Virginia Club Officers E. M. Yates, Jr President J. C. Miller, Jr J ' icc-Prisident C. T. GuiNN, Jr Secretary and Treasurer J. B. Adams, Jr. T. T. Adams P. S. BoxLEV, Jr. A. W. Browning R. S. Cochran M. D. Delanev, Jr. R. A. Dunn A. M. Earle W. II. Flanagan L. C. Goode Members D. Green, Jr. D. C. Harrison, Jr. J. C. Henry H. T. Hopewell, Jr. L. W. Houston A. C. Jones, Jr. W. F. LiNDSEY S. E. McCray T. F. Miller L. P. Nelson, Jr. M. H. NiPE F. VV. Okie A. R. Payne G. D. Rand J. A. Rust P. O. Sartelle C. M. Shepperson J. M. Slaughter C. J. Swank, Jr. E. B. White, Jr. J. Sargent White J. N. ZOLL I ' -fe - Piedmont Club Officers C. E. Blue, ' 27 ' ■ PrcsiJml L. L. Wilson- l ' icc-Pr,-siJ,ni F. J. Meade Secretary Members J. B. Adams, ' 30 E. R. McDannald, ' 30 P. S. BoxLEV, ' 30 H. T. McFall, ' 29 V. H. Burgess, ' 30 W. E. McMann, ' 29 J. T. Davidson-, ' 30 F. M. Randolph, ' 30 L. A. Francisco, ' 29 A. M. Patterson, ' 29 J. E. Graber, ' 29 H. C. Wesson, ' 29 E. M. McCoRMiCK, ' 39 J. W. Young, ' 29 If m ' %g Ricnmond Club Officers Mills President A. H. McDowell rice-President J. B. Peay Secretary T. H. Barns J. C. Booth G. H. Burke A. H. BuRRuss F. E. Campodonico J. G. Earnest T. E. Eldridce B. E. Endicott M. FOLKES E. L. Fox P. D. Fox E. L. Gold F. A. Goodridge C. H. Haase V. F. Haase G. a. Hanson Members W. L. HARnENBURG F. A. Harner G. H. Hilgartner O. L. Hillsman W. E. Hobbs D. B. LaPrade C. D. Larus R. B. Leary B. V. McCray A. H. McDowell V. B. L. Milton B. Mills R. Mitchell J. S. MONDY L. L. Montague B. D. Mooring H. M. Morecock J. H. B. Peay R. E. ROHLEDER V. A. RuDASILL G. V. RvnER A. F. RVLAND G. C. Scott W. A. Shepherd G. L. Smith P. R. Spracher W. T. Talman A. D. Thomas L. P. Thomas A. W. Wagner J. T. Walker G. L. Walker T. S. White R. C. Wight w ■ Roanoke Club Officers F. A. Crockett ■ PnsiJenl L. C. Thornhill ricc-Prcsidcnl H. C. Kerlin Secretary and Treasurer Members E. C. Ambler, Jr. G. L. Hart L. T. Prestox A. J. Barns H. K. Kulp R. K. Simmons W. R. Bishop R. L. Lynn, Jr. J. J. Thompson J. H. Chapman A. L. Martin, Jr. E. T. Upson G. W. Day T. McDowell J. R. Vaughn S. H. Duerson F. H. McGuire C. A. Woodrum J. F. Moody C. T. Moorman W ' o? Wm4 w Sons of Fathers Club Son L. Baird, President L. Baker . . E. Baya . . L. Waring . A. Wise . . FULKERSON . FULKERSON . C. Marshall, C. Peyton . S. Spilman, Jr. . E. GOOLSBY . . Gwathmey, Seen B. MalLory . B. L. Milton . Roberts . . . L. Ryland . W. Sexton . . C. Berkley . . C. Ford, Jr. . T. Green . E. West . . . Class Fa he tary J. C. Baird . . L. G. Y. Baker H. P. Baya . . J. M. S. Waring J C. Wise . . S. V. FuLKERSON S. V. FULKERSON R. C. Marshall L. W. H. Peyton R. S. Spilman . . R. G. GoOLSBY G. T. Gwathmey F. M. Mallory M. M. Milton W. A. Roberts A. F. Ryland . R. W. Sexton . C. C. Berkley . H. C. Ford . . F. S. Green . C. N. West . . Class y c 29s South-west Virginia Club Officers J. McCali Presicii S. L. Williamson Vice-Prisuiitil C. C. Hyatt Secretary ■- IVIe.mbers C. M. Beamer, ' 29 S. F. Harmon, ' 29 A. R. Brownlovv, ' 30 V. M. Holcomb, ' 29 W. A. Caldwell, ' 30 C. M. Hunter, ' 29 H. C. Draper, ' 29 J. N. Jones, ' 27 J. W. Dye, ' 28 . G. B. Johnson, ' 30 J. M. Fain, ' 27 T. McDowell, ' 29 D. B. FuGATE, ' 27 S. B. Meade, ' 30 P. B. Fulton, ' 30 C. B. Slemp, ' jo R. E. GooLSBY, ' 29 R. W. Se.xton, ' 29 A..R. Geisen, ' 27 J. D. Taylor, ' 27 B. C. White, 28 296 «i! University Club Officers G. P. QuARLES Pri-siJinl C. U. BOYKIN Vice-President T. G. Berry ... Secretary and Treasurer Advisory Couxcil B. D. Mayo, President F. Mallory H. P. BoYKihj, Ex.-Officer S. F. Blain L. S. Roberts B. F. Crovvson G. L. Barton S. M. Heflis R. C. Weaver R. B. Clarkson Post-Gr.adu.ate Members J. J. McElrath W. R. Perkins J. R. Mathewson D. A. Travis H. M. Webster S. J. Hartt C. M. Mears K. C. Har.meling Delegates from Class of 1927 C. U. BoYKiN G. W. Ryder A. C. Castle R. A. Pollock W. M. SuJRmerell J. L. Builder D. W. Clark R. A. Cannon J. H. Mayfield L. S. Griffith A. R. GiESEN J. M. Fain J. Lowder Parker L. W. Edmonds S. L. Pollock L. T. Preston W. D. Minter M. Rubin G. P. Quarles Deleg.ates from Class of 1928 T. G. Berry M. D. Delaney A. W. Browning C. F. Walker C. S. Nonn J. D. Seay J. C. Smith J. W. Mann K. O ' Berry I. S. Mondy W. E. Black W. S. Love R. Eppes A. C. Farmer F. E. Nabers J. P. Simpson C. W. Dabney O. W. Gfroerer K. A. Ruch L. H. Hatcher W. L. Davis O. E. Parrish Delegates from Class of 1929 R. K. Smith W. G. Stevens E. St. P. Bellamy F. H. Marshall J. M. Slaughter J. J. Russell W. Z. Pl. tt W. C. CartwrichtE. H. Daniel J. R. Vaughan J. A. Perkinson I. W. Wright J. E. Graber J. W. Young J. M. Beaty Delegates from Class of 1930 H. Kittel M. R. Berry J. Harper C. B. Johnson E. B. White H. Farris R. Skelley ' W! M South Carolina Club Officers H. O. SciiOOLFlEl.D PresiJcnl F. F. ROBBINS Vice-PrcsiJenI J. P. Cooper Secretary Members F. I.. Carpenter, ' 29 E. E. Robbins, ' 28 J. P. Cooper, ' 29 H. O. Schoolfield, ' 27 G. L. Rambo, ' 30 W. R. Thompson, ' 30 J. M. White, ' 30 398 , f ' .-% ' f I «H ' - ' T --1 ♦ ' m Texas Club Officers W. D. MiXTER President B. C. Rawlins Vice-President J. L. MiNTER Secretary Members H. L. Baker R. B. Dickey D. C. McGehee J. M. Beatt W. S. Drake J. H. Mayfield J. Biggs T. P. Duncan S. A. Moncrief S. A. Brinson J. B. Farris R. H. Montgomery J. T. Broadnax H. H. Harris W. G. Morrell G. W. BuRKiTT W. K. Gordon T. M. Parish W. L. Candler C. B. Johnson R. C. Reed W. C. Cartwright L. a. Johnson J. J. Russell W. D. Clark LeG. D. Kelly J. C. Simpson D. St. C. Combs J. H. Kenyon J. W. Smiley G. W. Comegys C. E. Kilbourne W. T. Torrans E. B. Comer T. F. Lancben W. A. Welborv G. D. Cumings J. T. McClanahan E. T. Wilson C. W. Dabney F. B. Markle J. A. Woodall L. Davis J. E. McClung J. W. Woods J. J. Delaney W. T. Wynn Tidewater Club Officers S. W. Holt PnsiJmt F. B. Harrington I ' icc-Prcsidml C. A. Butler Secretary Members L. R. Andrews, ' 30 A. W. Griffith, ' 27 R. L. Payne, ' 30 W. L. Baker, ' 27 W. F. R. Griffith, ' 28 J. A. Perkinson, ' 29 D. J- Batte, ' 30 A. R. GwATHMEv, ' 29 I. W. Powell, ' 30 R. B. Batte, ' 28 W. J. Halstead, ' 28 V. L. Renn, ' 30 C. C. Berkley, ' 30 G. D. Hanger, ' 28 W. C. Rodgers, ' 27 A. F. Black, ' 30 F. B. Harrington, ' 28 M. Rubin, ' 27 W. E. Black, ' 28 A. M. Hawkins, ' 30 W. T. Saunders, ' 30 R. C. W. Booker, ' 30 D. N. Hicgins, ' 28 T. L. Scott, ' tjo R. L. Burton. ' 30 C. W. Hill, ' 27 P. T. Seaborn, ' 29 B. W. Butt, ' 30 C. R. Holtzclaw, ' 30 O. V. P. Sessoms, ' 27 E. B. Carney, ' 30 W. C. Jacobs, ' 30 G. H. Shield, ' 28 E. T. Cason, ' 30 R. A. Kearney, ' 27 J. P. Simpson, ' 28 G. C. Causey, ' 30 H. C. Kerlin, ' 29 T. C. Spratley, ' 30 L. G. Chadwick, ' 30 R. D. Ketner, ' 28 M. T. Tarrell, ' 28 K. W. Chapman, ' 30 R. F. Lewis, ' 30 J. B. Taylor, ' 30 S. I. Craft, ' 30 H. T. Long, ' 28 W. C. Taylor, ' 29 F. J. Daly, ' 30 T. A. Lowery, ' 30 T. F. Thompson, ' 29 E. B. Davis, ' 30 R. S. Marshall, ' 27 W. T. Watts, ' 28 J. W. Davis, ' 27 F. L. Mitchell, ' 30 C. E. West, ' 30 L. W. Edmonds, ' 27 C. A. Nash, ' 27 J. C. West, ' 28 A. FULKERSON, ' 28 J. H. Nichols, ' 28 H. P. White, ' 28 T. B. FuLKERSON, ' 28 T. O. Palmer, ' 30 W. C. Whittle, ' 29 C. A. GooDWYN, ' 30 y. I.ownpR Parker, ' 27 F. L. Wii.kins, ' 30 W. S. Griffin, ' 28 W. M. Wilson, ' 29 West Virginia Club Officers VV. C. TRArsELi Pn-sLinit T. R. RAGLAN-n ' rkc-President K. D. Pkatt Secretary Members ]. B. Baker H. N. McLane F. Barkus N. H. Raglanr T G. Berry, Jr. E. T. Rucker . P. Cole G. G. Shuker T. G. Cure J. C. Smith, Jr. R. L. Downey R. S. Spilman, Jr. A. C. Flemi -g a. M. Straughan-, Jr. H. E. Hatzel F. D. TALBorr E. 11 Havnes C. J. Walker C. S. Kuvip J. T. Walker I ' i ' .ll! - MJJ y I8 n -. jaiiiri- i.iiii|- «i iiMiiiiii ■III The Yankee Club Officers H. A. Wise, N. Y., ' 27 President M. T. Decker, N. V., ' 28 I ' ici-Prrs ' uicnl E. S. BARTi.En , N. v., ' 29 SrinUtry and Treasurer Members D. T. Bale, Ohio, ' 30 W. J. Hull, N. J., ' 29 R. D. Schmitz, Iowa, ' 30 M. R. Berry, Ohio, ' 30 E. F. James, N. J., ' 28 T. J. Schwixhart, N. J., ' 29 C. K. Carter, Ohio, ' 30 A. J. V. Klein, N. J., ex- ' 23 R. H. Skellie, Pa., ' 30 R. V. Capehart, III., ' 30 T. A. Kleix, N. Y., ' 27 R. L. Smith, N. J., ' 29 V. S. Carson , Mass., ' 27 J. J. Kohout, N. Y., ' 33 P. V. M. Spooner, Pa., ' 29 J. E. Cashmax, Vt., ' 29 J. B. Kosis, N. Y., ' 30 H. H. Stauot, Pa., ' 29 D. M. Clarke, Pa., ' 30 L. E. Lancford, N. Y., ' 30 R.T.Thompson-, N. J., ex- ' 2S H. K. Davis, Pa., ' 30 W. L. Lowrv, N. Y., ' 30 V. C. Trapxell, N. Y., ' 30 F. H. Dewey, N. Y., ' 30 O. J. Martyn, Minn., ' 29 F. W. Traucott, N. Y., ' 27 J. V. Dougherty, N. Y., ' 30 H. E. Maihay, Ohio, ' 27 C. F. Walker, Conn., ' 28 R. A. Earle, Pa., ' 27 R. N. McGiffert, Minn., ' 28 G. M. Walker, N. Y., ' 27 R. C. Earle, Pa., ' 29 C. R. McWane, N, J., ' 29 M. LeC. Waring, N. J., ' 27 J. L. Encels, Minn., ex- ' 29 W. B. Miller, Pa., ' 30 A. R. Watson, N. Y., ' 30 W. E. Englehard, N. J., ' 28 J. L. Molyneux, Pa., ' 30 W. A. Wellborn, Inii., ' 29 G. L. Fenton, Ohio, ex- ' 2S J. D. Nicholls, Pa., ' 29 R. H. West, Pa., ' 30 R. G. German, Pa., ' 30 R. E. Oi.evson, R. I., ' 29 W. W. Wickes, Del., ' 28 E. L. Gill, Iowa, ' 29 H. W. Read, Nebr., ' 29 F. M. Williams, Mich., ' 30 J. F. Gray, Mich., ' 30 S. C. Robinson, Pa., ' 27 E. H. Williamson, Pa., ' 30 F. T. Greene, N. Y., ' 30 S. J. Robinson, Pa., ' 30 R. G. Witman, Pa., ' 30 L. S. Griffith, N. Y., ex- ' 26 B. P. Rosanoff, Pa., ex- ' 26 J. B. Wolf, III., ' 28 R. A. Herron, N. Y., ' 29 K. A. Ruch, Pa., ' 28 R. A. Wright, Pa., ' 29 J. Rutherford, Pa., ' 30 Ill 1926 J. M. Fain J 927 E. T. Allen R. B. Peoram L. Y. Dean 192S J. D. Taylor J- T. Cooper J- S. MONUV W . L Davis F. E. Nabers F. H. Frost R. C Peyton L. N LUMSDEN T R Racland y The Bomb 1927- First Class Suites -9— ' Wt. ir Wink Boyki •Bland Gardn ■June McCall er Ed Allen John L. Parker Shorty Nash O. p. Q.— I Lin Builder Jumbo Griffith Vanny Sessons O Yank Dean Jimniie Smith Stew Phillips p Mutt Jamerson Sloppy Kulp Bob Pegram Ned Tates Q Dick Cannon Alec Cheek John Lyerly O. p. Q.— 2 O Saint Carmi Coke Ti-apn _ Henry Wise hael 11 p Henry Baird Ott Geisen Len Preston Dick Taylor O. p. Q.— 3 Q Bob Lindsay Crawf Robinso Bruce Savage o Bob Barle Bill Minter Mullins Scho olfieia p Fanny Delaney Frank Markle Al Stimson Q Marion Ansley Em Baya Nutty Jones tFI AL GERMAN ll ia5 PEGGIE: POUGL-AS 1 MONOGRAM BALL 308 Ml FINAL BALL li r . %i 1 309 j- I 11 : 1 Sponsors of Opening Hops ' iUiniiiin ! . nil in. . i ; ' i .. Miss Virginia Hodgson Miss Margaret Fugate Sponsors of - Thanksgiving Hops a Sponsors of Mid -Winter Hops Sponsors of IkVii Easter Hops ' Hop Committee E. M. Yates, Jr., ' 27 . . O. T. Jamerson ' , 27 Officers . . PnsiJinl -Pr.siJrril Mf.mbers E. T. Allen-, ' 27 G. E. Bava, ' 27 H. L. Baird, ' 27 E. St. p. Bellinger, ' 27 H. F. Brewington, ' 27 H. St. G. T. Carmichael, ' 27 J. H. Chapman, ex- ' 26 F. A. Crockett, ' 27 J. M. Faix, ex- ' 26 L. D. Kelly, ' 27 J. McCall, ' 27 R. S. Marsilall, ' 27 V. D. MiNTER, ' 27 R. B. Pegram, ' 27 W. C. Phillips, ' 27 F. E. Nabers, ' 28 J. B. Wolf, ' 28 J. C. West, ' 28 F. A. Harner, ' 29 T. P. Morgan, ' 29 Official Chaperon Committee .Mrs. W. H. Cocke, Chairman Mrs. E. W. Nichols Mrs. Hunter Pendleton Mrs. Francis Mallorv Mrs. H. C. Ford Mrs. T. A. E. Moselev Mrs. Harding Polk Mrs. R. L. Dixon Mrs. Edward Steidt.mann Mrs. S. W. Axderson Mrs. J. A. Anderson Mrs. B. D. Mayo Mrs. George L. Barton Mrs. R. L. Bates Mrs. W. L. Couper Miss Nelly Gibbs 1 lif n fL SP NS F _ OF THE 1S)2.T BOMB X Miss Annie Mcintosh ) ' l ' ■( Jl JJ Miss Helen Satterfield = Miss Marj) Henderson J |li|l(l;  ir ' ' . ; ' ' 1 Finals Finals is the dessert of a strenuous ten months — a time anticipated throughout the year. It is a gala occasion. The post is alive with alumni, colored by feminity most delectable, and honored by relatives and friends of the Corps, here partaking of the gaiety. During the opening days there are exhibition drills and reviews followed by spirited dances at night. The baccalaureate sermon, valedictory address, presentation of diplomas, commissions, and awards, lends impressiveness to the most important season of the Institute year. But to every cadet Finals has, also, a significance more profound than hops and cits clothes. To him, who has not yet reached the goal, it means the end of a phase of cadetship — a phase which, though hard, was mixed with varying doses of that manlv fun which comes only to wearers of the gray. To him Finals is the beginning of a new status and new responsibilities in the Corps. To the First Classman it means the parting of men, w ho, by four years of life in an institution as extraordinary as it is excellent, have become bound together with ties unse erable. It is the parting from surroundings which have grown to be strong attachments. To him, it signifies the arrival of the time to use that training which others have proved so sound and so thorough. ■ i: g T THlBoMB 1927 With the graduation parade, company meetings, and Auld Lang Syne, the Corps, many of its members for the first time, feels once more the full power of the Spirit and the Tie That Binds. Vhen the morning gun has fired and the most brilliant ball in the South has come to a close, the old gra ' walls, still echoing, have seen the Eighty- Seventh Corps pass into history. BE nji ftQ rENTueeRw.«vaMtitspiiw ptasPKTf I ' III- Slii ' iuiininali I atliy is one of tlic most hisloricai vallrys ill llii- ixorld — any iiuide hook nrilt tell you that. The inii lity Captain was inspecting his rats — and finally he found a nross one. Says he, Mister, come around to my room after sii ' ier. ' I cannoi, sir, said the rat. tVhyf interrni airs the Captain. To ix-liieli the rat replies, Sir, I ha-ve to ijo to my Corporal ' s room. lie nuas buried •wil i full niiUlary honors. 9. One corkscrew with jar-opening attachment. 10. One million dollars in two-bit notes for the flivver. 1 1. One identification card bearing roommate ' s name, etc. 12. One jail-breaking outfit. (Saws, files, skeleton keys, etc.) A Word from the Wise It is a well established fact that Camp is a necessary evil. It is a place to which all Keydets go at least once during their four-that-are-a-lnnuired-years at the Institute. And the majority of them go there absolutely unprepared for the season. For this reason we are publishing a short list of things that every Keydet should take to camp : [. Himself. 2. A very Collitch flivver. 3. An unlimited capacity. 4. One hogshead of Bromo Seltzer. 5. One gross assorted antidotes for alcohol poisoning. 6. Same for skeeters and other vermin. 7. One superiority complex. 8. One well de eloped case of It. Corporal Punishment THE RIDERS OF THE PURPLE GLM (Apolo es to the other guy) KEY— ' Tse the word ' survey ' . DBT— I live in Penservania. The O. D. Under the vaulted Sallyport The mighty O. D. stands. This Lird a nift guy is he With white gloves on his hands. And the muscles of his upturned thumb Arc strong as iron bands. His hair is cut, and greased, and combed, His beard is newly clipped. His brow is twisted in a frown — His conscience has him whipged. He can look no man in the e e For thinking of those he ' s gypped. And Keydets, sneaking out at night Paint on Hard Harding ' s door And make Rats run about the toops- They like to hear him roar, And say things of Third Classmen Like what Sherman said of war. He doesn ' t have to go to church And sleep among the boys. Or get ready for S. M. I. — A charmed life he enjoys. He looks about the Courtyard And makes a lot of noise. He walks like t ' nser Lieber Gott Strutting in Paradise, For he and only he can his Importance realize. His air of proud gentility His hell-born soul belies. Bad luck to thee, my friend O. D., For the lessons thou hast taught! With thy all-seeing fishy eye Strange visions thou hast caught. With thy Efficiency dearly Thy chevrons thou hast bought. if 7o Do-nT LiKe OUT WotK TelL U6 A f ' 3 ' - AfiowpSov A .SONG WITHOIT WORDS OIR .ALIBI CONTEgir Classman: Mister, why didn ' t ynu shut C iV im f Tttltf . q, .% .M w . ' - O ' ' A J t S i - ov 0-Lo ; ' Ci l ' 0— r Ladies and Oh, Mama, Gentlemen : What is Gaze on The funny This so Man doing? Stalwart Shut up. Youth. Not Archibald, Too hard Don ' t ask He is Such dumb Sensitive, Questions ! You ' ll make Can ' t you Him blush. See that He is He ' s one Trying Of those Very hard Artillerymen? To become Just at A horseman. Present That is He is To say, Thinking He wants Very bad To be a Things about Cavalryman ; That shell God alone Which is Knows why ! Chasing Whether or Him all Not he Around. Becomes one The shell Depends Is going A lot Fast, but Upon The man Horses, Is going Horses, Faster Horses. So the Rut more Curfew Than anything Shall not It depends Ring tonite. On the And after Horse shown. The shell Should he Gets tired (the horse) Of chasing Refuse Him, the To be T Artilleryman Ridden : Will go Our so To the Stalwart Mess Hall Youth will And eat Be a Artillery Horseman, ' Cherries for Like Hell ! , Supper. And that Boom ! Is that. : ' ' ,i. , Boom ! ENtJA ' f.fJ. ' S Well, will ou please Look at Him. The Poor ole Fello ' . He is Saying, Je suis Tres poop. Which being Interpreted Means, I Am an Infantryman. ' His sole Ambition In life Is to Have both Of his Legs shot Off, so That it Will be Essential For him To be Pushed About In a Wheelchair. Until That is Done, tho, He will Continue To walk. And wish To God That he Were either In the Infantry, Artillery, Engineers, Or blessed Vith a Calloused Soul. to ' ' ' This bird Is a Sketch ! As you Were! I Mean he Is sketching. And what Is he Sketching? Well, he Is sketching A map Of the Institute For the Ninety- Ninth time. That is. He is Supposed To be Doing that. But what He is Really Doing is Drawing up A mental Sketch of The guy That is Making him Sketch this. The atore- Mentioned Guy would Be quite Surprised If he Knew just How far Back his Family Kennel has Been traced By the Lad with The sketch THI ,AE! ), 1 YOUR IN TITUTE. -n — - YE OLDE PEDIGflEE --- •1-OLE fiaT„ ' i -PIGGY ' N GE1(TIE„ ' -H. O, IS- E A (nd l( lTj HE (VEN. •3- rn FO EVEfl BLOWING BUBBLE ; I4-JE E JAME and THE UNHOLY THREE. •f-OLENlCK. -15- ff AME !Ti •5 C-OINETO T.LOUI -0( 1 ITN,Y. THI TlflE 16-0H L R_D , WOW LONG ' 6-UGH-UC-H Y-C0L„POLK= -17-10 Pf(pVE -0 „ THAT Efl Y ■6 LIBEf flL 1( T1 T ' DORMlTO! Y„ -19- AND THEY C ILL THl FOOD •9-THE CLAMOFTHE INVENTED TKUflB. VO - G IM ' DOMICILE •10- 1 BITOF KE 1VEN HERE ON Eflf TEL •2I-f lD N HALL. •11-RE FIilGER.ftTING PLANT, U-CO nOLENE ' ZI -Y E DOCK . j The Origin of the Growley Once the mighty Sliim-Ciod Ashbiirne Said, THE REMNANTS ARE TOO MANY. Said, Such waste is surely sinful. And the smell is sure a nuisance. I must get my wits together And thus save me many shekels. So he took a month ' s vacation, Went and hid among the mountains With a hogshead of ri rn whisky, And a bale or two of hasheesh, Got him ready for a session, ___ For one mighty damfine session; Picked him out a sturdy oak tree. And sat down to have his notion. first he called the gods and muses. Prayed to them for help and guidance, Drank a quart of potent liquor — One large quart of Rockbridge dewdrops — To the everlasting glory Of the gods of Shenandoah. Then he took his five-pint dope-pipe. Filled it to the brim with hasheesh. Lit it from a passing firefly And lay down to have a pipe dream. But the gods of Shenandoah On that day were very busy. So they heard not, no, nor heeded The great prayers and fine libations Of the pious, devout Ashburne: Ail of which annoyed the sergeant. So, as soon as he was able, He got up and staggered blindly. Lost among his sturdy oak-tree. But at last his legs grew steady. And with voice sad and plaintive Started a great lamentation. Called again the gods so haughty. Said his prayers loud and fervent, Took a shot of dope and whiskey. But the gods remained quite silent, Answered not his anguished pleadings. Three long weeks he waited, watching Lor some favorable omen. From his prayers and lamentations He was hoarse and very weary. Quite discouraged and down-hearted. But the sergeant was no quitter — He was game for one more trial, So he smoked up all the ha-hscesh, All ten thousand hanks of hasheesh. Then he jumped into the hogshead — Head first in the balmy liquor — And passed out in solid comfort. Seven days he lay serenely. Knowing nothing, seeing nothing: On the eighth day he awakened, Wiped the whiskey from his tonsils And let out a yell of triumph. O ye gods in all your glory. You have given me an answer! I will put my SCRAPS together. Serve them up with several Murphies, Feed them to the hungry Keydet. Thus, dear friend, the Growley started; Wrinkle not your tender nostrils When you go into the mess-hall; Keep remembering that the Growley Is a gift from the Immortals — All the gods of Shenandoah, Those who sit on high House Mountain: They it was who gave the idea To their prophet, Slum-God Ashburne. Delinquencies of SeptemLer ' 23- June 27, Inclusive Adams, J. F. — Conducting personal tour of Shenan- doah Valley about 4:00 a. m. Allen, E. T. — Being perpetually played for fruit by Pinks. Ansley, F. M. — Deserting Camp Meade. Baird, H. L. — Failure to report leave for hospital on ninety-ninth trip. Baker, W. L. — Aspiring to see name in Yeast Section of S. E. P. B.AYA, G. E. — Dealing in fruit without superinten- dent ' s permission. Bellinger, E. St. P. — Causing undue mirth as corps returns from supper. Blue, C. E. — Showing atavistic instincts by bovine braying. Booth, J. C. — Keeping playmates in room (violation of par. 999, Reg. VMI). BoYKiN, C. U. — Assumption of authority — resembling officer of Institute. Brewington, H. F. — Playing twelve instruments at once during close C. Q. % Builder, J. L. — Attempting to play Tonight ' s My Night with Baby after taps. Cannon, R. A. — Failing to keep voice lower than high C. Carmichael, H. St. G. T., Jr. — Gross monopoly of alphabet. Carson, L. S. — Frustrating officers by giving inde- finable laugh. Carson, W. S. — Placing himself above level of in- structors. Castle, A. C. — Perpetually marching at route step. CHA rBERS, D. B. — Sleeking and pouncing in imitation of a Mountain Kitty. Chambers, F. H. — Outrage Editor making roommate slander brother Rats. Chapman, J. H. — Rooming with H.nrt — very gross offense. Clements, F. B. — Gross verbosity. Comer, E. B. — Allowing anxiety over chevrons to cause premature grayness. Crockett, F. A. — Grossly dirty face — singing songs about bootleggers. Davis, J. W. — Showing characteristics of a snowbird. Dean, L. Y. — Laying eggs in O P Q-i during S. M. I. Delaney, J. J. — Possessing an ultra baby-face. DeSaussure, G. R. — Putting orderly in storm over reports — having unspellable name. Dunn, R. A. — Living up to name in exaggerated man- ner. Earl, R. A. — Showing characteristics of a Pennsyl- vania Dutchman. Edmonds, L. W. — Disturbing peace of barracks by giving equine laughs. Endicott, B. E. — Placing Outrage Editor in Storm by being such a well-behaved li ' l fello ' . Fain, J. l. — Assumption of authority — imagining self to be a big-dog. Fields, A. T. — Grossly unmilitary lack of self-esteem. Fug.ate, D. B. — Running summer resort on Maryland sand flats. Gardner, B. AL — Appointing self publicity editor for brother rats. Geisen, a. R. — Disobedience of orders — refusing to be seen without chevrons. Griffith, A. W. — Holding military wedding in viola- tion of par. 1927 Reg. V.M.L Griffith, L. S. — Going under table at first-class ban- quet. Hardenburg, W. L. — Serving knockout drops in violation of par. 3-8, Reg. V.M.L Hart, G. L. — Gross abuse of the King ' s English. Hill, C. VV. — Attempting to assume position of ques- tion mark. Holt, S. W. — Non-regulation organs of vision. Jamerson, O. T. — Perpetually wearing heart on sleeve. Jones, J. N. — Creating disorder in barracks by sing- ing(?). Jones, P. — Failing to remove mush from mouth at all times. JoYNER, E. N. — Vearing disreputably warped legs at all times. - Kearney, R. A. — Failing to report leave for Tailor ' Shop 11:10 p. m. Kelly, L. G. — O. G. posing as O. D. several times before makeovers. Kilbourne, C. E. — Caressing donkey at various places and times. Klein, T. A. — Attempting to be answer to one hun- dred and fifty Maidens ' Prayers at Sweet Briar. Kriete, E. W. — Occasionally enjoying life (Viol. Par. 711, Reg. V. M. I.) KuLP, H. K. — Presenting grossly sloppy appearance (repeated offense). LiNDS.w, R. K. — Smoking at all times. LoFTIN, J. C. — Masquerading as Lester DePester without permission of Voigt. Marshall, R. S. — Attempting to assume angelic countenance. Mayfield, J. H. — Failing to present opportunity to be boned. Mathay, H. E. — Absent U. S. R. O. T. C. Camp, 1926. McCall, J. — Matriculating as American instead of Chinese Special Student. Mills, B. — Using spotlight for unauthorized purposes (minstrel show) . MiXTER, W. D. — Shouting hey at unexpected times and unexpected places. Moore, E. A. — Having initials belonging to Kilbourne. Moorman, C. T. — Sleeping in public at boxing match. Nelson, B. E. — Being one of the things CROCKETT sang songs about. Norman, R. T. — Patronizing Nelson, B. E. ( Rep. off.). OuLD, J. W. — Cruelty to dumb animals — deserting Spark Plug. Owens, W. A. — Crossing C. Y. without expectorating (first and only offense). Parker, J. Lake — Causing great confusion by having same initials as Precious . Parker, J. Lowder — Causing corps to whistle Pre- cious when O. D. Pegram, R. B. — Speaking continually of south side of North-bound Bear. Pettus, C. M. — Using ears to support size 3j cap. Phillips, W. C. — Being self-appointed blotter. Pollock, R. A. — Wearing cap too close to sidewalk (Cont. Rep. off.). Pollock, S. L. — Blocking traffic in Washington arch. Failing to furl ears. Preston, L. T. — Deserting first class E. E. section. Quarles, G. P. — Assisting Summerell in various trans- actions. Robinson, S. C. — Appearing in public with Angel- face but no wings. Rogers, W. C. — Awarding Bohemian Spun-Glass Ramrod to officer of Inst. RosANOFF, B. P. — Giving unsolicited advice to power house fireman. RuFFiN, W. N. — Using verbal pitchfork with unwar- ranted zeal. Rubin, M. — Failing to wear green spots on March 17. Ryder, G. W. — Posing as musician and globe-trotter. Savage, R. B. — Menacing corps by posing as Certi- fied O. D. Schoolfieli), H. O. — Failing to appreciate that a pun is the lowest form of wit. Scott, W. — Co-operating with Brewington at all times. Sessoms, O. V. P., Jr. — See Carmichael, H. St. G. T., Jr. Shepherd, E. C. — Repeated, continual, incessant tri- fling (rep. off.). Smiley, J. W. — Playing drynurse to snakes. Smith, J. A. — Using English language to make grass grow. Spracher, p. R. — Attempting to deceive persons by looking intelligent. Stimson, a. H. — Fraudulently representing self to be president of B. O. R. R. Summerell, W. N. — Out of bks. without aulh. for shady purposes. Taylor, J. D. — Gross deception — presenting cherubic appearance in public. ToRRANS, W. T. — Causing Outrage editor no end of worrying. Traugott, F. W. — Disrespect to Grandmother — calling same Tillie. Trapnell, W. C. — Continually wearing dark ring without authority. Waring, M. L. — Failing to retain chevrons. West, C. H. — Being himself — (gross offense — answer in person). Williamson, R. P. — Getting measured for sword and buying bayonet. Wise, H. A. — Injuring health by staying in storm too long. Yates, E. M. — Removing anterior dental accessories in public. HIS MASTER ' S V01C ' ifrew hiin Braver Q ihc THE SEISfiKANT T 6 on Famous Sayings Old Rat — See kin you do this. Monk — Ugh, don ' t work niv problems; ugh, bull y ' all. Ducky — All right, son, that ' ll do. Steidty — And how would you explain this phe- nomenon ? P. Foot — Let ' s see, now. Oley — Gentlemen! Go to the board. R- D. — Like pushing little — — ducks in salt water. Snapp ' Sam — Report that man tor triHing. AVink — .■ of you men go to the board. Teddy Hear — All right, now; let ' s see what you got. Son — I ' ll be damned. John E.— That ' ll do. Creeping J. — Take tliaf board. Baby-Puss — W hen I was a cadet. Hobo — Any of you all got any good stories. Gus — oe !as Steel B. — Come in ! Haw MIHEN I WAS R CRDET SAID BOB PRffUDLV T ir fact that moth halls •ivill greatly Icttfjlhrn tin- life of your fur hcnny is ix-rlt scl forth in an ad wc read las! iveek. .1 coupla gay ' wags were out on a jaunt on their new tandem hike. Says the first one, Jo, did you know that Ole Grif was a tongshore;nan? How do you tell? says Jo. If ell, says ll ' ink, I heard him say he worked on the docks. This answer embarrassed ll ink so tliat lie pulled the handlebars Hexr- ' Saixt George Tucker Car.michael, Jr. Born 1907. Matriculated 1923. Grandma ' s ' iltic duckums urkums ituckiims s— 1 ' iipt. G Co.; mascot (ootball: bat hoy. baseball: pas , — Ma.i. Lost Batallion; night watchman, parade gd .A. .- n, Sccorul Class — Aide to Maj. Gen. Dooley; rosin carrier, Club. First (lass — Chief of Staff; Hon, title of General Nuisa Congressional Medal, Iron Cross, Legion of H of dominoes for eleven years attendance at Sunday School; Editor of the out attendant, hop ;,. Confederate Chaplains ' r; Little Eva, Dramatic 5, S. C. D, S. M., V. C. This vav! This way! Ladies and gents, bring the children in — see the eighth wonder of the world — the infant prodigy — the child with a mind like Newton, Sophocles, and Henry VIII. We are here for tonight and tonight only, for tomorrow we go to Baltimore (to see Joe ). So, do not miss this, your one and only opportunity to see the famous scientist, philosopher, and what have you. Although he has a face like an angel, he has a suppressed desire to carry matches like any other little hoy. Marvelous!! He is a distinguished linguist. He speaks English, Canadian, and Australian with equal fluency. Even at the age of two he began to display his unequaled individuality — he never wanted to see the wheels go ' round or cried for Castoria. He entered Public School in the fourth grade at the age of three, was immediately promoted to the Sophomore class in High School, and was graduated in one year. Being too young to go to college, he stayed out of school for three years, during which time he translated the Outline of History into all foreign languages, including the Scandinavian. At the age of seven he entered the V. M. I. and would have graduated at once, but decided to stay four years, because, as he so naively puts it, If it was good enough for grandpa, it ' s good enough for me. Yes, Freddie, your outratje v:as only due six weeks ago. nsr out like a bunch Ye Parable Oh, ye children of Misery, gather thyselves and list, for verily I speak words of import and wonder. And behold in a country of fragrant Southern breezes and bracing mountain air there wuth a hamlet on the banks of the River Nile. And the hamlet was known the length and breadth of the domain as Elhole. And scholars in search of balmy atmosphere and higher learning were wont to migrate there throughout the winter months. And verily the hamlet was ruled by a Caliph of great understanding and wisdom. For he was none other than his mightiness, the Lord ' s own anoint- ed Moth Balls, and he was assisted by two learned prophets who were named Sub Servient and Sub Ma- rine. And they did rule the domain with an iron hand, and all was quiet and tranquil in the hamlet of Elhole. Now it came to pass that insidious propaganda of false gods claimed the allegiance of almost one-quarter of the inhabitants, and they did become members of the Genus Bolshevic. And they were wont to bring disas- ter and chaos upon the peaceful hamlet by exploding infernal machinations. Then Moth Balls and his prophets were smitten with great ire, and they did reprove the members of the Genus Bolshevic, and did bear heavily upon them. But, lo, the wayward sons were not to be chastened, and they did raise their banners in the place of the colors of Moth Balls. And Moth Balls raged, and he swore, and he paced his chamber with such violence that his prophets finned out in his presence and trembled in their sandles. Yea, verily, the members of the insurgents were convulsed with mirth in secret, but they also finned out in the Caliph ' s vicinity, and they did accept many bones when they gathered at Thoidceepee in the quest of learning. And in his anger he did threaten to seize all of the worldly goods of the infidels, and to deprive them of their rank and station in the community. And verily, I say unto thee, the Soviets were sorely troubled and did vent their sorrows on the newest inhabitants of El- hole, and again did the hamlet lie in a state of antici- pation and terror. For the infidels knew no mercy and they did summon the newest inhabitants to their dwell- ings which were situated in a portion of town called Hell ' s Half Acre. And when the news came to the Caliph he was wroth, and taking a spoonful of milk, he did christen their stronghold with the name of Anchol- roost. And the subjects of the Caliph did laugh heart- ily at the infidels ' discomfiture. But the wicked Soviets on hearing of this jest did retaliate by the explosion of more firecrackers ; and thus did they deprive his might- iness. Moth Balls, and his apostles, and all his subjects of their much needed slumbe r. And again did the Caliph present bones at Thoidceepee. And so the strug- gle continued until a year had ended. And it came to pass that on the ensuing year the former Soviets were converted to the word of the Caliph, and the newest inhabitants of the preceding year were enlisted into the ranks of the Genus Bolshe- vic. And, verily, the Caliph did strive to chasten the budding anarchists, and did banish a goodly number from his realm. And the unbelievers in their wrath did decorate the walls of the hamlet with discourteous remarks concerning the Caliph and the King. And the Caliph banished even more from his domain, and again the hamlet of Elhole was tranquil. And so forth ad infinitum. .•• . ii Zl? .i«;vp ' ,fy 0| ' r PROTHKRS UNDER THE SKIN THE FIKST RELIEF Closing Up Closing up — and in desolate ivalls The roll of the drum throbs unheard ; In silence and quiet the final note falls Sans a cheer or a last farewell word. Closing up — at the end of the years. As we taste our first sip of life ' s cup, Glancing back, through damp eyes Itfzed ivith tears To the roll of the drum — closing up. 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Ij. — After women of Lex B-AclH ' — One way of getting a re- port removed. After taps, jat. Big ' Cn — Ding Dong ' s delight. Five cents worth of ice cream for a dime. Bier Dogr — One whose chest expands two inches during hop time. A hold- er of biscuits. In plain English, a dam fool. Biscuits — To rate with a Calic. Big dog ' s subsistence. Bomll — V. M. I. Annual. Prehis- toric with the C. T. ' s. Bone — Delight of the Khaki clads. To repcrt. To study. BuotlicU — To favor or praise. Ha- bitual in aspiration for chevrons. B. P. — Battalion Parade. Band Practice. B. S. — Never certified. After taps. Brace — Historic Rat system. B. R. C. — Breakfast Roll Call. Bull — Lowest in any class. Rank. Dip. Stand. Bull Out — To fail. Status of most alumni who come back to hops. Bull Rat — One who is repeating 4th Class work. Expert rifle spinner. Beta Rho. Bull Pen — Officers ' quarters. Ren- dezvous of tobacco chewers and stews. Monte Carlo at V. M. I. Bust— To reduce in rank. Officers ' timidity. Buzzard — An unpopular fellow. Un- mercifully efficient. Served on a plat- ter at Sunday supper. Beta Kh i — Sole Fraternity of the Institute. Bull Kat. Cadet — Our Monday gazette, voice of barracks scandal. Calic — Beautiful but dumb. Spon- sor of miniatures. Cit, Civilian — Gone but the forgot- ten; what we will be next summer. Cits — Civilized clothes. Anything but the habitual gray. Cheek — To be important. Custom- ary with the younger generation of Cl ' iev— Chevrons, service decoration of proficiency in tubing. Choke — To delay in transit, oppo- site of bone. Cosnonien — Name and wherefrom. pedigree of newly cadet. Confinement — Instead of tours for Ihc . Iitvrons. the Commandant ' s fav- urit.- .sport. ( ' i ri) — The biggest little thing a Third Classman can be. Lowest but brightest form of chevrons. C. Q Call to Quarters. The ethi- cal time to stay at home. Crack Down— Let ' er go — cut loose. Not infrcciuent on the bugle. To blow assembly. C. Y. — Courtyard. Ancient abode of Deck— A just choice. Gross — a dis- like; sweet — a favorite. Ding-Dung — King of the P. E. First aid to the athletes. Dip — Awarded at the expiration of one ' s sentence. Sheep-skin. Diploma. Dock Hinty — Champion bull shoot- er. Undei ' study of Shady. Barracks caipenter. Dixlo- Understudy of Big Dog. Drag- . pull on a cigarette. To escort a calic to the hops. To rate with the supreme powers. D. R. C. — Dinner Roll Call. Dump — Method of transferring a slumbering Cadet from his hay to the floor beneath. E. A. — Earnestly aspiring. Effl- otly -An f demerits. During and ; Fag — To put unsatisfactory quantity An opportunity to go nswer delinquencies in cadet into serv- Fanny Dooley — Daily dispenser of rolls. Grand Master of the Stoop Men ' s Guild. F. C. P. — First Class Privilege. First Class Permit. Feed and Chase Pinks. Fin Out — Ancient posture charac- teristic of new cadets. Exaggerated position of attention to which the fourth class conforms. Gim — Habitual prescriber of dyna- mite and aspirin. The Post Surgeon. Gim Rider — One who makes use of the Gim ' s saddle. Gripe — The melancholy and habit- ual state of mind of the average cadet. Gold Biick— An existing but un- discovered treasure buried in the path of the penalty tourist. Orav.v — Soft. Easy-going, Growle.v— Conglomerate mixture of kitchen clean-up served in the Mess H:ill. Alias Commissary Sergeant. Ha.v — That which we are eager to enter and reluctant to leave. Our bed. Liberal Artist ' s habit. Engi- neer ' s Ambition! Hold it, Whoar— Tidings which greet the bugler just before assembly. Hop, Dance — When the Big Dog barks and the Dodo gets stuck. Jack — Customary subsistence of the new cadets. Syrup which seldom finds its way to our p ' atcs. Limits — Area of post (not inclu ding Rat Quarters). Lower Road — Where Cherry Lane ends and Shady Grove begins. Under- world of Lexington. Makeovers — The appointment and disappointment of those who are and those who were officers. ' rm of respect always o or by new, cadets, ng Inspection. Hall. Cape extra-ordi- Mifier—A ai.l.liert eith .M. I, M M. H.— M and soup, Nile — Wood ' s Creek, nary (poor). Dispensing ground of Ashburne ' s flsh N. C. C— Non-commissi cers. See A. K.. E. A., etc O. C— Officer in Charge. O. D. — Officer of the : Doom. One to be avoided. O. G. — Officer of the Guard. Ou Greatest, Commander of the Guard. Orderl.v — Bell Hop to the Com I arapet — The decline leading from the straight and narrow. P. E. — Post Exchange. Plenl Eats. Where Peter is King and Ding is Prime Minister. Pink — Home talent of Lexington educated at Rockbridge Steam. The chasing of which is a favorite and much indulged In sport on F. C. P. Pipe Down — Shut up. To subside. P. T. — Penalty Tour. That which approaches Fairfield as a limit. Puss — Face, countenance. Q. M. D. — Quartermaster Depart- ment. Financial support of the In- stitute and non-support of Keydets. R. G. — Really gluttonous. One who possesses an impossible appetite and whose capacity is infinite. Rats — Newly Cadets. The youngest brother. Dumb and Disgusting. Rcc. — Recommendation for office, secured by numerous methods, includ- ing the proverbial tube. Resurrection — Occasional rampages indulged in bv Third Classmen and Rats. Rev. — Reveille, The most unneces- sary and uninteresting of all forma- tions. Rude interruption of Keydets ' slumbers. Bide — To make it unpleasant for some one. Favorite sport of subs. Running — Neat in appearance. See E. A. Run the Block — To be A. W. O. L. Something we all do for sensation. S. E. I. — Saturday Evening Inspec- ■Ship — To be summarily dismissed and connection %vlth the Institute terminated with date. Slipper.v — Lacking in personal pride and vanity. Opposite to running. Careless appearance significant of First Class Private. Sling- — See slippery ante. S. M. I.— Sunday Morning Inspec- tion. Steelie Might Inspect. ! ound Off — So-called musical dis- order among the Victrola parts. Say it. Name and where from. S. K. C. — Supper Roll Call. Staunclief — Late. Favorite sport after three years in the ranks. Sub — Tactical Officer. Instructor. Baldwin man in Barracks. Super Private — Supernumerary. Ex- tra man at Guard Mount. Titanic ' — Fly paper at the Hops, A wall flower lost in the throng. Tom Du — Bureau of Information. The biggest living thing at the Insti- tute Tub ften ?— A tool very ben of the eflcial. officer ' s See A. 1 tradi K. White — An a - just. Subs ' Zip — Lowest lete failure. djective charac mark. terlstic; Zero - ng fai - Com rv -- % ? IJI m a- ss . 4 .J t «rj u -f • ' • Sr i  HI ty«iii i i n   ii aiaw ■)■. ' t ' ,r.- fl .5i ' -■■ , . aX K ff-J .•= 1 r .JU....J ■■ a|| iflp - - s