Virginia Military Institute - Bomb Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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1 His Excellency, John Garland Pollard Governor of Vircinia Commander-in-Chief BOARD OF VISITORS Robert W. Ma ' :sie, President Lynchburg, Va. Lewis E. Steele, Secretary . Lexington, Va. MEMBERS Joseph Button Richmond, Va. Samuel K. Funkhouser Roanoke, Va. Harry H. Holt Hampton, Va. Alexander F. Ryland Richmond, Va. Roy W. Sexton Wytheville, Va. W. W. Boxley Roanoke, Va. Thomas R. Keith Fairfax, Va. William H. Cocke Richmond, Va. MEMBERS OF THE BOARD EX-OFFICIO S. Gardner Waller, Adjutant General of Virginia Richmond, Va. Sydney B. Hall, Supt. of Public Instruction Richmond, Va.

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BCKDB ft The Greater V. M. I. of Starting with a mere unpretentious arsenal as the building and a cornfield as the parade ground Ihe V. M. I. has steadily grown in size and reputation until it occupies today its present posit greatness. The progress made up until the last ten years was slow and of an inconspicuous natur The advance made in the last decade, however, has been so amazingly rapid that anyone returnir after an absence covering this period would be at a loss to orient himself. The present b: Each year improvement cks the able the size of the old one and accommodates de in the quarters and they compare favorably Concerning the other additions in the form of buildings, the above picture of the past furnishes by far the most comprehensive idea. Maury-Brooke Hall, occupied by the Chemistry Department, lies on the southeast of barracks. Facing it on the south is Scott-Shipp Hall, devoted to the Liberal Arts Department. Ninety-Four Hall, the largest gymnasium in the South, fronted by the beautiful memorial garden, lies opposite the south side of barracks. On the west flank of the gymnasium is Jackson Memorial Hall, which contains the marvelous painting by Clinedinst of the charge at New Market. Next in this row of buildings stands V. M. I. ' s newest and proudest possession, the Nichols Engineering Building, which contains not only extensive laboratories, lecture halls, and section rooms, but also the Superintendent ' s Office and the ' museum. Alumni Field lies south of the Lee Highway and opposite the gymnasium. Its north side is flanked by a cement stadium. The highway is spanned by an imposing bridge, which connects the stadium with the terraces just completed behind Jackson Memorial Hall. The stables, occupying their original position, also lie south of the highway. The hospital, mess hall, administration building, Library and Officers ' Row complete the above photograph. The Institute ha thoroughness both in Yet ntinued to maintain and advance its well founded military reputatii uction and application has ever been the pride of V. M. I. Kntr The ? years the greatest strides have been made in the academic field, ents have been raised: the system of small classes with daily recitations has been greatly per- fected and the saneness of this plan has received nation-wide recognition; finally, the courses in each of the four departments have been extended and improved so that today V. M. I. takes its place along with the foremost universities of the country. Hopes and plans for the future, such are many. What has already been done degree the future is in their hands. the nstruc-ti. hall and lil.rai in a large degree due 25 J

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lwmmnn ®a®B Major-General John A. Lejeune Major General John A. Lejeune, retired, United States Marine Corps, is the fifth Superin- tendent of thei Virginia Military Institute, having assumed that post upon retirement from the Marine Corps in 1929. General Lejeune was born January 10, 1876, in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. He attended preparatory school and two years of college at the Louisiana State University before he entered the United States Naval Academy, from which institution he graduated in 1888. After- spending his first years of service as a Naval Cadet on active sea duty, he received a commission as Second Lieutenant in the Marine Corps. From then on his progress was continual until he reached the peak in that branch of the Service — Major-General, Commandant of the Marine Corps. General Lejeune has lead a colorful and an adventurous life. The famous Second Division, the Marine Corps that participated in the battles of Chateau Thierry and Belleau Wood, was under his command during the World War. After the war, he spent seven months with the Army of Occupation before being recalled to fill the post of Major-General. Commandant of the Marine Corps. This office he held for almost nine years until his retirement in 1929. Upon assuming the post of Superintendent at the Institute, General Lejeune soon impressed the Corps of Cadets by his fairness and justness. Our first impressions have remained throughout the years we have spent under his leadership, and today he holds a place in the heart of every Cadet. Upon leaving the Institute, we of the graduating class express our sincere gratitude for the ever-existing attitude of helpfulness the General has shown; his character has been admired by all of us, and we go away realizing that it has been a credit to our class as well as to V. M. I. to have served under such leadership.