Virginia Military Institute - Bomb Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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CURTIS ALDEN GUILD St. Albaxs, New York Chemistry, Pre-Medical, Infantry Alligator Private: Hunt Club; Yankee Club; Virginia Academy of Science; Caduceus (1); Wrestling (i). Four-year wrestler — one on the mat, three on the academics. A Cadet to whom Ring Figure has a meaning. Conductor of expedi- tionary forces to the Seminary — always the true Yankee — lover of horses. The future Dr. Guild will be remembered as TOOTHLESS Curt to us. JOSHUA LUCIUS HALBERT, IV Corsicana, Texas Electrical Engineering, Field Artillery Jftftifta Private; Glee Club; Texas Club; American Institute of Electrical Engineers; Officers of the Guard Association. Josh is the grandsire of the gremlins, the Texas variety, that cause eternal uproar and mischief in class rooms. He advocates that the United States make an alliance with Texas for the duration of the war, and staunchly upholds the right of first-class privates to be gross. WILLIAM CAMPBELL HAGAN Norfolk, Virginia Chemistry, Cavalry Will Private; Norfolk-Portsmouth Club; American Chemical Society; Officers of the Guard Association; Football (4). There will always be an England so far as Will is concerned and he makes a good propaganda minister for the British Empire. V. M. I., a family tradition and the Marines in his blood. At ease in every position except on a horse, and even here he is hard to throw. A sly remark or a deep thought — both are characteristic. JOHN SELDEN HALSEY Wilmington. North Carolina Chemistry. Cavalry Duck Private; Monogram Club; Carolina Club; American Chemical Society; Hunt Club; Circulation Manager, Turn-Out; Business Staff, Turn-Old (2); Wrestling (4); Varsity Swimming (8, i, 1); Second Class Show; Assistant Manager, Track ( l 2). A lump of butter in your chair or a bowl of soup in your hair, accom- panied by uproarious and pleased laughter is the general intro- duction to Blue Duck. Past this first curtain of slap-happiness, though, you can find intelligence, seriousness, and the lust for bridge, characteristic of the chemist clan. ' Alligator xmJj 43

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BAYLOR PRICE GIBSON Pennington Gap, Virginia Electrical Engineering, Cavalry Ish Private, Corporal (8); Sergeant (2); Lieutenant (1); Methodist Club; Hunt Club; American Institute of Electrical Engineers; Southwest Virginia Club, President (1); Battalion Adjutant (1). With his Southwest Virginia brogue the Ish has never given up fighting for this garden spot of the earth. In his turtle head is f Hind the conquering ability needed in Electrical Engineering, and to keep an A Company platoon in line. Still playing the field of females, he is known to have received one vote as the most hand- some Cadet in barracks. JESSE SAMUEL GILLESPIE, JR. Bluefield, Virginia Chemistry, Cavalry Sam Private, Corporal (3); Battalion Sergeant Major (2); Lieutenant (1) Academic Stars (4, 3, 2, 1); Glee Club, Business Manager fl) Cadet (4); Bomb, Copy Editor (1); Second Class Finance Committee Hop Committee. Academically on top of the class for four years, and on top as well in popularity and esteem of the brothers. He spends most of his time in the chemistry lab, or with his nose in a popular novel, or somewhere in Virginia on week-ends. He takes his studies as they come and lets the maxes fall where thev may. FLOYD DEWEY GOTTWALD, JR. Richmond, Virginia Chemistry, Cavalry Billy ' Private; Richmond Club; Hunt Club; American Chemical Society; Cadet (3), Associate Editor (2), Alumni Editor (1); Horse Show Team (2, 1). If you hear a snarling voice growl (and he ain ' t kidding), I will give you a two, then there ' s Willie on the receiving end. But when not tussling with Kekule ' s concoctions, he is doing a pretty good job of riding, or composing for the Cadet; or wistfully watching the brothers depart on F. C. P. WILLIAM WEEKS GROVE New Hope, Virginia Civil Engineering, Cavalry Private, Corporal (8); Shenandoah Valley Club; American Society of Civil Engineers; Football (4); Wrestling (4); Baseball (4); Track (3); Assistant Manager, Track (2). Vice president and chief oil spreader for consolidated concessions, Inc. He should end up with three balls over the front door. Friend of the rats when bizness counts — happy-go-lucky, give the mice hell otherwise. Definitely a character, and a most ideal private, first class. yuMl C aAJyinem -

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GUNYON MITCHELL HARRISON, JR. Frederk ' ksbi ' kg, Virginia Chemistry, Pre-Medical, Infantry Pee Wee Private; Virginia Academy of Science; Northern Virginia Club; Caduceus (1); Cadet Trainer (3, 2, 1). A little gremlin who ' s as friendly as a puppy — a loud laugh that is as contagious as measles — an amusing after-dinner speaker; with more gestures than an octopus with eight hot feet. This jovial mite is the unsung hero of the Athletic Department — chief dispenser of tape, gab and Sloan ' s Liniment. JOHN PANNILL HASTINGS Corsicana, Texas Electrical Engineering, Field Artillery John Private; Lieutenant ( 1) ; Academic Stars ( L 2, 1 ) ; Texas Club; Glee Club; American Institute of Electrical Engineers; Officers of the Guard As- sociation; Exalted Emissary to the Unenlightened, P. F. M. (15S). The unpredictable gent who bashed hell outer the radio when it said The best tunes of all ... just once too often. A good natured, easy going and high ranking E. E. man. Dabbles in art and con- structs models for his own amazement. Running, efficient, and capable. GUY HALIFAX HASKINS, JR. PorctiKEEPsiE, New York Civil Engineering, Cavalry Yank Private; Yankee Club, Vice President (-1), President (1); Baseball (■1); Wrestling (3, 3, 1). Consolidated concessions — gas tickets, laundry, uniforms, pictures, rooms for dates — obviously a versatile man, with a touch of Scotch. A little bundle of energy, financier, big-time operator. During the present meat shortage, his contract terms are for a pound of flesh. GARDNER PARRISH HELLER Bedford, Virginia Chemistry, Field Artillery Fritz Private, Corporal (3); Sergeant (2); Lieutenant (1); Academic Stars (4, 3, 2, 1); American Chemical Society; Methodist Club, President (1); Lynchburg Club. As conqueror of Butch ' s unknowns anddelicatephysical experiments, he emerges from the building of fumes, odors and explosions a star chemist. Consistent in all his activities — his heart with his com- pany — a lieutenant who knows the proper combination of fun and work ... an officer any private will value. QAdJ C vaAJLyTne n -