Virginia Military Institute - Bomb Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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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 -

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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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RAY EDGAR HIGGINS Somerset, Kentucky Civil Engineering, Infantry X-Ray Private; American Society of Civil Engineers; Officers of the Guard Association; Basket Ball (4, 3, 2). Another of those quiet, hard workers who only seem to take things easy. Friendly, and ready with helping hand extended — disciple of Culbertson — basket ball ace, retired . . . with one eye set on a bright feminine star from the Blue Grass State. JOHN TATE HINER Mahlinton, West Virginia Civil Engineering, Infantry Happy Private; American Society of Civil Engineers; Officers of the Guard Association; Wrestling (4, 8). Another one of these outward introverts but inner extroverts — an eye for intrigue—and fight promoter (coat holder specie). Beset with the Patio stride; advocate of V. M. I. stag brawls, and the last on his feet under all conditions. WILLIAM POINDEXTER HILL, JR. Winston-Salem, North Carolina Liberal Arts, Cavalry Gunga Private, Sergeant (2); Carolina Club, President (1); Officers o Guard Association; Lectern Club. Plugging his way through L. A. this Tar Heel has found di ways to amuse himself — a beaten path to the deluxe clubs of ington his favorite trail — one first-class private who feels it his !■ look after an leaderless platoon. lie finds it hard to track of his ring in such a partying atmosphere, but no femal lias been aide to change the Gunga. Lex- duty keep JAMES ORLANDO HODGKIN, III Warrenton, Virginia Chemistry, Pre-Medical, Field Artillery Poker Jim Private, Corporal (8); Northern Virginia Club; Hunt Club; Glee Club; Virginia Academy of Science; Officers of the Guard Associa- tion; Turn-Ont (3, 2); Basket Ball (4); Polo (3, • , 1); Intramural Manager; Assistant Manager, Track (2). The out-door type; horses and dogs. Belongs on a ranch, but is bearing the white man ' s burden and staying east to study dentistry. Firm in his convictions and ready to argue and defend them to the last man. Is always having complications develop just before Hops. ' X -Roy Gunga ' Happy xmJr 043