Virginia Military Institute - Bomb Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 272 of the 1951 volume:

mmm « fliJJJ II the 1951 bomb edited by g. leon cohen and louis j. franchi • • • • business lanager henry c. pilot the of nineteen fifty -one annual publication of lexingtoii Virginia : mtummmmfxmm OR his humanuess, his sincerity, his interest in and understanding of V. M. I. customs and traditions, this, the Bomb of the Class of 1951, is dedicated to Colonel Paul Welles, Professor of French at the Institute for many years. His death will forever be a loss for those to whom he had re- vealed himself a true scholar and gentleman, but the remem- brance of him and his attainments will continue to stimulate scholarly achievement in others. f. - ' ' fljll ' v ' ' «6 ' foreword Wk E the members of the Class of 1951 present the 67th edition of the Bomb. First published in 1885, this is the pioneer of Southern collegiate year- books. We feel certain that this Bomb maintains the highest standards of Bomb traditions. This year we have no theme or message. Our Bomb is a pictorial record of our collective and individual cadetships, arranged with some original- ity and with due regard to the traditional features of its predecessors. Its purpose is to provide a source of pleasurable reminiscence which will in- crease in value to the members of our class as they separate to pursue their military and eventually their civilian destinies. Its contents will be more meaningful twenty years from now than at our Finals. The Bom.b brings back to old V. M. I. men the many fond memories of the cry bomb in the court- yard, followed by an ear-splitting, glass-shattering explosion. But as the black powder smoke of past years lifted, he saw the V. M. I. of old before him. We, in 1951, live in apprehension of the eflfects of an atomic bomb, whose radioactive mushroom may symbolize the obliteration of all memories. Notwithstanding t he dismal future we present to posterity this record of our transient existences as cadets . . . THE INSTITUTE THE CORPS THE CLASSES THE ACTIVITIES THE ATHLETICS T H E INSTITUTE the healthful and pleasant abode l2ip Beneath these ivy-covered, crumbling, castel- lated towers, we have worked, studied and played for four years, aware of the wealth of tradition present and of the great men who have preceded us. HONO«. 01 DmriO MS mcHTS I ?IUSTD. I memorial gardens 5S. « j: ' m i i£fe J i ' X. M: :k3 new barracks €i : 9 . II 1 west side of barracks the hoard of visitors Almey Boxley Roanoke, Va. Jav W. Johns Charlottesville, Va. J. Clifford Miller Richmond, Va. E. Ashton Sale .... . .,_-r- -t-;- . .... Martinsville, Va. Thomas G. Burch • ■ ' ToGTxrr -K ■ Martinsville, Va. Worthington Fauiknei VV T yM. • • ■• • . . Glasgow, Va. John C. Hagan Q. ( 3 Richmond, Va. George C. Marshall. . . | { Leeshurg, Va. Sjt) . Hampton, Va. m. . Franklin, Va. m Brandy, Va. • fY7 1 Sis ' G. Alvin MasS nburj John C. Parker Lewis L. Strauss HIS EXCELLENCY, JOHN STEWART BATTLE Governor of Virginia MEMBERS OlNtm! BOARD EX OFFICIO S. Gardner Waller Adjutant General of Virginia Richmond, Va. Dowel! J. Howard Siippriutendent of Public Instruction Richmond, Va. OFFICERS OF THE BOARD E. Ashton Sale. President Martinsville, Va. J. Harry Ebeling, Secretary Lexington, Va. Left to Right: Mr. ilrin Masspnburg. Mr. John C. Hagan. Mr. S. Gardner Waller. Mr. John C. Parker. Mr. J. Clifford Miller. Governor John S. Battle. Mr. E. Ashton Sale. Major J. Harry Ebeling. General George C. Mar. hall, Mr. Dowell J. Howard. Mr. Wert Faulkner, Mr. Abnev Boxley. General Richard J. Marshall. MAJOR GENERAL RICHARD JACQUELIN MARSHALL Superintendent i LIEUTENANT GENERAL CHARLES EVANS KILBOURNE Superintendent Emeritus the administrative staff BRIGADIER GENERAL STEWART W. ANDERSON B.S., M.S. Academic Executive Professor of Electrical Engineering Top Row, Left to Right: Colonel William Cali- per, S.B., C.E., Busi- ness Executive Officer, Historiographer; Lieu- tenant Colonel Flournoy H. Barksdale. B..4., Mili- tary Executive Officer; Lieutenant Colonel Brooke B. Mallory. M.D.. Surgeon. Bottom Row, Left to Right: Major J. Harr Ebeling, Treasurer ; Ma jor Robert Littrell, B.S. Military Storekeeper Purchasing Officer; Mr R. Marlowe Harper, A. sistant Treasurer. the faculty Colonel T. A. E. Mos.Ic A.B.. IMi.n. Professor of Sinniish Colonel Ravmond E. Dixon A.B., A.M. Professor of English iinil Literature Colonel B. Davi i B.S. Professor of Mathe Colonel Robert I.. Bales LL.B., A.B.. A.M.. I ' li.D. Professor of Psyrholoixy ai„l Philosophy Colonel Saninel M. Milin B.S.. M.A. Professor of Freorh Colonel Murray V. E.lHard:. B.S., M.A. Professor of Gertoiin Colonel Robert A. Marr. Jr. B.S., C.E., M.S. in C.E. Professor of Civil Engineering Colonel John D. I ' . 1 ulle B.S., M.A.. I ' h.U. Professor of Histttry Colonel William E. Bv E.E.. I ' h.D. Professor of Matheniii Colonel S. Murray lleflin B.S., M.S., M.A. Professor of Physics Colonel Robert J. TrinkI, ' B.S., M.S. Professor of Mechanical Engineering Colonel Kenneth S. Purdi. B.S. Professor of Mathentalics R 1 HL J f% hIR HK2 ■ r- the faculty Coloiu-l ll.lllcv p. Bovkili B.S.. C.E.. D.I.C. Professor of Mechanics and Drawing hmv H.riiaiulo M. Ria l B..4., M.A. Professor of English Colonel Leslie Co B.A., Ph.D. Professor of Che, Colonel Robert P. Carroll M.A. Professor of Biology Colonel John S, Jamison. Jr B.S., M.S. Professor of Electrical Engineering Colonel Herbert E. Ritchov A.B., M.S. Professor of Chemistry Colonel Harold H. Hutcheson B.A., Ph.D. Professor of Econotnics Colonel Irving G. Foster B.S., Ph.M., Ph.D. Professor of Physics )nel Herbert N. Dillard. Jr B.A., A.M., Ph.D. Professor of English Colonel John Herbert C. Mann B.S.. C.E.. M.S. in C.E. Professor of Structural Engineering Colonel R. Council Weaver B.S.. M.S. in E.E. M.S. in Physics Professor of Physics Lt. Col. John E. To nes B.S., M.A. Associate Professor of History the faculty Lt. Col. Stanlon F. Blain B.S., M.A. in Spanish M.A. in French and Englis h Associate Prof essor of Spanish Ll. Col. Robert H. Knox. Jr. B.S., M.A. Associate Professor of Mathematics Lt. Col. Arthur McL. Lipscomb, Jr. B.A., M.A.. A.M. Associate Professor of English Mr. Earle K. Paxton B.A., M.A., A.M. Associate Professor of Phrsia Lt. Col. Albert L. Lancaster B.A.. M.A.. Ph.D. Associate Professor of Gernia, Lt. Col. Carrington C. Tutwiler, Jr. B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Associate Professor of English Major Janus B. Newman B.S. Associate Professor of Physics Major George B. Ax B.S.. M.A. Assistant Professor of Mathematics Major Walter B. Wilson. Jr. B.S., M.S. in C.E. Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering Major Ralph B. Linville B.A., M.A. Assistant Professor of Chemistry Mr. Herbert Patchin Director of Major Belvev W. Munclv B.S., M.A. Assistant Professor of Chemistry the faculty Mnior Vialt.r 15. C B.S. issistanl Prof, ' [•k Cealogy Mr. Willis N. I ' irkli- A.B.. M.S. .J.ssi.sfori( Professor of Cheinislry Dr. Charles W. Smart A.B., M.S., Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Chemistry Maior James M. Morgan, Jr. B.S., M.S. .4ssisltmt Professor of Civil Engineering and Drawing Maior Samuel W. Dohvns B.S., M.S. Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering Major Earl A. Miller B.S., M.S. Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering Dr. Gene Wise B.S., Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Chemistry Capt. Chester B. Coolrick, Jr. B.A., M.A. Instructor in History Captain James A. McDonough B.S., M.S. Instructor in Cil ' i Captain Robert E. Anderson B.S. Instructor in Civil Engineer- Captain Thomas B. (;entr B.A. Instructor in English Captain Bates McC. Gillian B.A. Instructor in Economics the faculty Captain Arthur C. Tavlor. Jr B.S. instructor in Civil Engineer- ing. Mechanics, and Drawing Mr. illiam O. Roberts B.S. Instructor in Physicat Education Mr. Horace J. Sheelv. Jr. B.A. Instructor in History Mr. Robert F. Steward B.S.. M.S. Instructor in Miitheinalics Capt. Webster M. Chandler. J r B.S., M.S. Instructor in Electrical antt Mechanical Engineering Capt. S. Svdnev Bradford. Jr B.A., M.A. Instructor in History Mr. Alfred M. Convnc- B.S., M.Ed. Instructor in Biology anil Physical Education Mr. Paul P. Wisnian B.S., M.A. Instructor in Economics Mr. Robert S. Sherrard B.S. Assistaitt Instructor in Civil Engineering Mr. Maurice E. Kasten M.A. Instructor in History Is! Lt. James L. Patton B.S. Assistant Instructor in Civil Engineering and Mechanics Mr. William G. Saunders B.S. Assistant Instructor in Mathematics the faculty Mr. Benjamin S. Clark, Jr. B.S. Inslniclor Civil Endineoring ami Drmviufi 2(1 Li. Forrest W. Gelzcn B.S. issislaiit Instructor ill Chemistry 2(1 lA. Willarrl Van Ommeren B.S. Assistant Instructor in Civil Engineering anil Mechanics 2d Lt. James M. Ellis B.A. Assistant Instructor in English 2.1 Lt. L. Ashton Harrison, Jr. B.S. Assistant Instructor in Electrical Engineering 2(1 Lt. Andrew L. Lawrence, Jr B.S. Assistant Instructor ill Chemistry 2d Lt. Louis R. Hundley B.S. issistani Instructor in Biolo 2d Lt. John H. Lvons. Jr. B.S. Assistant Instructor in Physics LIEUT. COL. JOHN E. TOWNES F{iculty Adviser THE 1951 BOMB Though Lieutenant Colonel Townes l)eeanie the F ' aculty Adviser for the Rotnb only a few years ago, after a long and active period in the same capacity for the Cadet, it was not his first official contact with the V. M. I. annual, since he served as Business Manager for the year Itook of his own class of ' 07. We here want to thank Colonel Townes for his interest in our puh- lication. THE LIBRARY STAFF l..fl to Ki hl : Mrs. Franils I Librarian: Miss Margaret Vi ampir. Miss Milllr III Junes. Librarian I J. Whittesell. Miss Mary William Foster. Assista Miss Catharine B. Mann, Miss Anzolette P. Gadstle LIEUTENANT COLONEL HERBERT A. JACOB Alumni Secretary the V. ni. i. alumni association July o, 1842, the day following V.M.I s first graduation, saw the orgaiiixalion of the Alumni Military Organi :ation. Its name was later changed to the Society of Alumni, and in time it became known as the V.IM.l. Alumni Asso- ciation. It now has a membership of approx- imately seven thousand and boasts of forty chapters. Any cadet who leaves V.M.I. in good standing automatically becomes a member of the Association. There are no Alumni dues, hut each alumnus is expected to contribute in proportion to his financial ability. The Association operates an employment bureau, publishes the ALUMNI REVIEW quarterly, supplies speakers to chap- ters, and maintains an Alumni Hall in Lexing- ton. The present officers are: General WilHam M. Stokes. ' 21 President orthington Faulkner, ' 24 First Vice President Sol . Rawls. Jr.. 40 Second Vice President Lt. Col. R. Stribling Marshall Treasurer Ll. Col. Herbert A. Jacob, 09 Secretary the V, m. L foundation inc. The V.M.I. Foundation is a non-stock, non- profit Virginia corporation, organized by the Alumni Association in 1937. completely in- dependent of the Institute, but existing solely for the Institute ' s benefit. Under its charter it is authorized to receive and administer gifts and bequests for the welfare of the Institute. The main purpose of the Foundation is not only to perpetuate, but to improve the type of academic training which is characteristic of the V.M.I. Since its organization the Founda- tion has received approximately S600,000.00 in subscriptions. The present officers are: George C. Marshall, ' 01 Chairman of the Board John M. Camp, ' 05 Presideur Robert S. Spillman, 96 First Vice President T. M. Watson, ' 18 Second Vice President R. T. Turner Arrington, ' 21 Treasurer R. Stribling Marshall Assistant Treasurer O. L, Denton, ' 24 Secretary Arthur M. Lipscomb, ' 34 .... Assistant Secretary MAJOR O. L. DENTON Foundation Secretary T H E CORPS HI 2 fair speciniens of citizen soldiers Faced with the possibility of an iiiipendiiig global war, we may soon have ample op- portunity to use lessons of leadership learned in the corps and lessons of technique learned in military science classes. GENERAL OLIVER B. BUCHER Commandant of Cadets Colonel Frank R. Pancake Professor of Air Science and Tactics Lieutenant Colonel Stuart L. Weinerlh Professor of Military Science and Tactics united states army and air force officers Left to Right: Caplnin W. H. Nelson. Captain S. A. Farris, Major J. M. Pallon. Colonel F. R. Pancake, Lieutenant Colonel S. L, W einerth. Lieutenant Col- onel P. J. Moore, Captain D. L. Mar. Major L. W. Bailer, Lieutenant Colonel F. P. Fuller. Jr.. Lieu- tenant Colonel J. C. Srbaaf. iM united states army and air force enlisted personnel Sfc. D. C. Fox, lUasle Haysletl, IHasler Sersean Back Row, Left to RishI : S r. E. W. M. Zollman, Master Serirfant P. Kesler, Sergeant C. S. Coodnight. T. A. Bobbin, Master Set al W . W . . tr. eil. faste, ,nnt F. I. HoUIen. Sje ■ Serjeant D. I. Culri. ster Serseant W . V. Tark. Wells. SJc. scant B . P. T. Barnes, parol O. L. the regimental staff OLIVER J. WILLIFORD Regiinetilal Commander GUY B. AGNOR, JR. Regimental Adjutant p. T. WEBB, JR. Regimental S-3 J. W. CARRINGTON Regimental S-4 J. M. GIBSON Color Sergeant C. S. BADGETT III Color Sergeant ' H. E. Boll First Battalion Commaude J. L. Mincar Battalion Adjutant R. H. Cole Battalion S-.i A. A. Soolt Second Battalion Cot A. D. Kneessv Battalion Adjutant . J. Haru Jr. Battalion S-3 Front Rank: C. T. Green. Jr., Color Private: J. ,W. Gibson. Color Sergeant: C. S. Batlgett III. Color Ser- geant: P. L. Philp. Color Private. Rear Rank: B . D. Austermann. Regimental Sergeant Major: J- W • Cure III. Regimental Supply Sergeant. color guard parade Cadet Captain. Comiiiaii(Hiig May, C. E. Cadet First Lieutenant Iiiman, J. F., Jr. Cadet Second Lieutenants Blackwell. M. J.. Jr. Cohen, G. L. Cadet First Sergeant Palrick. W. L. band Cadet Supply Sergeant Black, G. T. Cadet Sergeants Ball, T. M. Buchanan, R. J. Thomas, S. B. Wright. S. L. Cadet Corporals Bell, Z. G. Colvin, T. E. Home, W. R., Jr. Keel, J. M. Miller, G. T. Thompson, J. V. Williams, C. H. G. W. O. Swicck Band Director M. J. Blackwell, Jr. Second Lieutenant OR- DEFEND • HER RIGHTS PRESTON Cadet Privates. First Class Close, J. M. Edwards, G. T. Moncrief, R. D. Noerr, K. Reynolds, D. R. Town, J. F. Wick, R. L. Cadet Privates. Second Class Larrick, R. A. Larson, J. E. Quisenberry, H. L. Stalllngs, J. M. Cadet Privates, Third Clas. Diamondidis. D. C. Gonzales, F. M. Gray. J. W., Jr. Kantor, 1. N. Kelly, J. D. Matheson, D. M. Selelx, J. M. Simpson, W. R,, Jr. Somers, G. W. adet Privates, Fourth Cla Benson. £. C. Burdeshaw, C. R., Jr. Dougherty, H. L. Filers, T. F. Ewing, K. C. Hanson, R. A. Lloyd. R. I. Mather-Smith. C. F. Mayo, T. T., IV Miller, W. W. Musselman. A. M. Robinson, W. A. Scott. C. A. Scroggins, F. W. Sheldon. A. E.. Jr. Wood. W. T. Howard, D. F. TO. lNDiaf TE HER HONOR L Cadet Captain, Commatniing t ' .adet Corporals Friend, J. H., Jr. Sluart, D. B., Ill Johnson, W. R. Cadet First Lieutenant McLean, J. L. Louden, J. W., Jr. Chunihlev, G. L., Cadet Second Lieutenants McCloskev. C. S., W ov, E. A. Woodward. C. L.  ooten, F. T., Jr Simonson. P. Ricliardson, P. S., Jr. While, J. A., Jr. Spoils, A. C. Ill Cadet First Sergeant Mariani. T. F. Mecredj, J. M. Skinner, E. C, Jr Cadet Supply Sergeant Cadet Privates, Firs Janney, D. G. Ambrose, H., Jr. Cadet Sergeants Bleecker. T. K. Blakemore, J. A., Brown. J. C. Bryan, H. G. Cooper. Vi ' . L. V, alker. J. M. Clawson, J. W. Comer, J. E. Coley, J. P. Caudle. B. R. Cox. F. W .. Jr. Shoaf. C. J. Gulhans. R. A. Diekinson, W. A., Jr. Hannah, S. A. company Harris. H. L. McCarthy, J. R. Leik. W . J. McAllisl.T. F. R.. Jr. O-.n. R. 1.. Pcnn.r. M. I. Raeburn. R. A. Seibolh, F. I. Meola, W . D. Stringer, G. C, Jr. Valaek, R. S. Vos.l. W . J. W ells. B. C. Slump, J. J.. Jr. W ilkerson, T. W . Trompctter. W. P. While, I. S. V. Cadet Privates, Third Class Williams, P. S., Jr. Wornham, T. V. A. Wray, R. B. Young, A. V. Bodgclt, W. D. Bridgtorth, A. S. Coddard, W M., Jr. HiUman, W. S. Cadet Privates, Second Class Legill, W. H. MacLeod, J. M. Becker. G. E., Jr. McCarthy, J. W., Jr. Brown. D. T. Mills, M. R., Ill Bryant. W. T. Murdaugh, J. D. Eley. C. E., Jr. Murphy. P. A., Jr. Gorham, F. C. Roherls. G. P. Greear, J. N., Jr. Rulschow, R. F. Harringlon, G. S. White. B. V. MacDonald, J. W. S oolls. J. tr. J. M. P. cker, R. E. ra, R. B. ■tt, E. T. Enslow, P. H, LeDeaux, J. K. McDiviii. R. K. MoGeorse. W . R. Meyer. P. R. J. Mizell. H. W. M odjc ski. R. L. O coni esk , G. O. Pe , R P. Q lery R. P. Sk r, R. W. T W adiigh. A. F. W hite H. V. W Isor . R B. l ' right, J P. ' ' ' f ill ' ' III ills l J- V 1 IN rttK- MUlNUl- L :„dfl aplain. Commandin Mavs. I. H. LazzoU, R. C. Palton. W. VS . Cadet First Lieutenant Cadet Corparals Cowherd. G. T. Prillinian, J. P. Outland. R. R. Cadet Second Lieutenants Schowalter. E. R. Little. R. M. Jordan. J. H. Sanders. W. M. Newton. W . H. Mitchell, C. C. HoUey. J. P. Gornto. H. C. Cadet First Sergeant Lambert, R. L. Koonti. 1 . W. Archer. H. J. Moncrief. V, . B Cadet Supply Sergeant Bvron. J. A. Cox, E. Redman. C. G. Cadet Privates, F Cadet Sergeants Baxlev, H. L. O ' Connor. T. E. Cox. P. D. Brown. B. H. Franchi. L. J. Brauner, C. J. Graf, « . A. Vellford, A. L. Havs. Vi . M. Rogers, M. L. IIi?bv. H. B. company Hill, E. J. Massie, W. M. Kasteel. F. R. Nonninss. H. Marfiak. J. S. M. RufKn. W. McFarlin. R. F. Shunk. Vi . A. Moss. R. D.  olford, C. A. ONcill. C. V. Zollman. W. M. Peek. A. L. Kichev, H. Cadet Privates, Third Class Robinson. P. H. Atwill. W. H. Underwood. S. T. Davis. T. H. ■ alnisley. J. H. Gilbert. G. L. Watson, F. W. Hinman, U . S. Watt, T. Z. Lisella. J. P. Cadet Privates, Second Class Nelson, T. W. Noell, W. C. Ames, W. C. Naill, R. V. Bookman. G. M. Schermerhorn. T. J. Croswell. W. F. Slicklev, D. C. Falwell. R. C. W ong. V. S. Fov. R. E. Yates, 1. A. HoBSe. C. R. McClunB. H. A. Hyatt, J. B. Hopkins. J. R. Cadet Privates, Fourth Class Lederman. W. K. Adams. « , H. OR- DEFEND • HER RIGHTS P Acie. A. W . Chandler. E. « . Lamb, P. H. Santos. E. A. Alexander. E. R. Coleman. M. G. Lewis. J. M. B. Satteriield, W. T Alniy, W . D. Conley. F. H. Lips, R. A. Sovik, R. A. Archer, H. P. Cockerille, L. L. Mann, H. Stone, R. L. Bain, J. M. Fiseher, J. L. Martenstein. T. B. Terry, C. W. Barlhelmess, J. L. Ford, C. A. Mattox, A. S. Wallace, A. T. Bell, L. C. Fulgham. W. M. McCarthy, W. R. Wentz, R. W. Benson, J. W. Handy. J. R. Mondy, J. S. Williams. S. T. Benton, B. D. Harrison. T. H. Moore, R. T. Yerger, W. T. Boring, W. D. Hubbard. R. A. Plunkett. N. C. Burton, B. A. Justis. D. L. Ralls. R. H. u CBfr • VINDICATE HER- HON( ■ Jls . Bpw m ' w w- ' ymf L • ■ -jjt ' y ii .- B i B l( i -! M ■m ' 1 || f 1 1 fi M JtB HlBB Jd LiJ Cadet Captain, Commantlin Delisio, L. C. Nelson, W. L. Carr, L. D. Carfef First lietilenant Cadet Corporals Marshall, J. H. Miller. A. L. Woods. W. S. D. Cadet Second Lieutenants Moise. L. L. Pitot, H. C. Spencer, F. E. Crawford. A. M. Mallo. H. R. Green. J. R. Artz. E. H. Jones, E. S. Cadet First Sergeant Trigg, J. W. Joseph, R. E. Robertson, D. B. Street, T. B. Stilwell, R. L, Cadet Supply Sergeant Speth, J. E. Wilbarger, E. S. Carfel Prir i e. , Firs; Class Cadet Sergeants King, M. A. Moore, C. F. Bailev. H. R. GilleT, S . F. Morton, T. F. Gladstone, J. W. Parks, V. Creer. S. T. Thornton, S. H. Gerdetz. R. L. Thompson, R. C. company Meador, C. G. Gay, G. S. Shrader, P. A. Caldw 1-11, W. Kilby, W r. Guinn ;  Moorn . w MeGee . ( . i; Green : 1 ' . Philp, F 1. Herrm an n. I Temp: eto n. Evers, J. H. Smith J. L. Cadet Pr iro le. Hatfield, ?. r W right. S Tripp, R i;. Lcighty, R. D. Robertson. W. G. Holland, C. V. Carfel Priiote.i, Third Cla Conolv, D. B. Steinmann. H. H. Moreman. R. E. D. Shorter, W. W. Jones, S. D. Chamblin, B. B. Hibbitls, L. H. c, D. F. , Vi . M. Whitten, W . C. OR- DEFEND HER- RIGHTS , Fourth Class Hnmle, H. S. Cock, G. M. Trombo, R. B. Mapp, J. A. Carney, J. E. Decker, H. R. Sohubmclil, r. Daniel. J. S. Cancelliere, P. R. Freeman, W. H Flynn. J. P. Ricker, P. R. Carter, D. G. ThornhUI, R. C. Dunlap, D. J. Martin, C. R. Hofheimer, H. R. Drcnnen, D. W. Co en, H. M. Lavthani, W. B. Fuller. J. D. P. McDoweU, J. Hojas, E. L. George, N. L. Novak, M. J. Park, W. C. Barelav, C. S. V. Cockes. E. D. Si£F, A. L. Webb, T. C. Knapp, J. W. Berry, J. L. Robertson, E. J. TOVINDlCATEHERHONCl T • Cadel Captain, Commandin g White, D. R. Ross, J. J., Ill Piper, C. A., Jr. Cadet First Lieutenant Cadet Corporals Bernieh, K. A. Bickmorc. J. .). Bi ncr, G. T. Cadet Second Lieutenants Brown. E. L. Callin, J. E. Dickens, C. H. Maxwell, G. M. Coleman, D. W. Harnian. A. W.. Hart. R. M. Hudson. P. C. Cadet First Sergeant Lund. J. J. Pern. K. M. Thompson, W. A., Jr. Williams. A. H. Williams. J. W.. Cadet Supply Serpeant Witt. W. L. Craven. J. H. Cadet Privates. Fi Cadet Sergeants Barton. P. E. Carllon, F. S. Chaplin. R. W. Finney, J. L. Comerford. J. F Hotter, C. C. Deverle. C. D. Kearney, W. D. Held, C. E. Ospina, F. H. Lauerman. J. W l.avilli ' . R. R. company L.n.l,-,. J. E. Bayliss, W. H.. Jr. larr. T. L. Dale, D. T. Mrhol. B. B. Dalton. R. T. Nichols. J. L. Davia, A. J. Sheffield. L. C. Haywood. R. D. Slielton, S. W. Kallelis. J. S. Wallace. C, Jr. Kestner. D. G. Wilson, J. R. B. Mikle. F. (). Moore. F. L. del Privates, Second Clas ' Powell. J. F. Arason. F. J. Puckette. G. L. Ambler. R. C, Jr. Tuck. W. P. Boudreaux. V. V. Winner. K. L. Chaniberlaine. C. R. Clingcnipell. W. I). Cadet Privates, Fourth Class Martin, J. L. Anchors, C. G. McRae, C. C. Armstrong, T. C, Jr. _ Moning, G. A. Bane, J. C. Betts, H. L. Myers. W. A. Burglass, B. D. St.John. G. R. Casey. R. H. Sartor. J. C. Chandler. R. H. Welsh, C. T.. Jr. Crosswhite, J. L, R. ' OR- DEFEND • HER- RIGHTS Da e, J. K. Diusuid. J. P. Dunkelbergcr. Colla, H. C. Jr Helmer, R. G. Hux, O. F. Kaplan. J. Kingerv. B. . Kuhne. P. A. Lamanna. D. J. LaPrade. W . B. Massad, L. B. Morgan. R. M. Mo , J. i y, J. F. Naumann. O. R., Jr. Nicholas, T. H. Oxford. D. B. Paine. W. R. Bowe, R. W . Sauni. W. B. Shuman, R. R. Slier, J. A. Snapp, W. B., II Spe: r, M. L. utherland. J. C. Thomas, L. C. Walton. M. B. Wheeler. J. R. White. H. G. Whitehurst, W. W. Williamson. T. S., Ill W oodhouse, H. W., Jr. Nvmark, P. F. ' r ' ! 1 jlll r ' r ak itr3iie tliS.ifv gSsi %£ i Cadet Captain Commantling Porta.sik. J. P. Strickland, J. M. Roche. J. F.. Ill Cadet F!rst Lieinenanl Cadet Corporals Hamlin, J. T., Ill Andrews. R. F. Bennett, T. J. Cndet Second Lletitenniits Duval. H. H.. Jr. Hedge, T. L. Evans, J. D. Fletcher, D. F. Johnston, H. .4. Maddux. F. S . Miller, R. S. Cadet First Sergeant Marshall, P. J.. Jr. Morgan, A. H. Steward, C. R. Townes. J. M. Cadet Supply Sergeant Whilesel. T. M. Hansrotc. C. J., Jr. Cadet Prirnles. First Cndet Sergeants Allen, H. M. Baher, B . D. Bennett. D. R. Carozza. A. T. Goodloc. T. W. Carstens. C. R. Hancs, R. B. M. Davis. S. J. Navas, A. M. Drumwrighl. T. F. Nynian, H. T. Enochs, J. L. company Cordon, J. M. Clark. V. L. _r Felvey. T. .S. Gray, J S. Hogan. ft. Hutchi i on. Kirk. J N. Miller. 1. P. Ncal. J V Powers O. 1 Ruhsan . H. Williams on, H. A. Winkler, W. J. adet Priv tes. Third Class Adams, J . R. Berrier, C. L. Braswell F. M. Brchanv W . L. Burton, . E. Chealhai 1. R. A. Diehl, S P. Flannaga n. J. C. Hadcn, R. F. Jackson. E. S. Mitchell. B. L. K- OR- DJFEND • HER- RIGHTS Catlet Priiales. Fourth Clas! Burchan. T. W. Crockett. C. B. Draper. J. R. Gottwalcl. B. Griffin, C. V. Hardv. G. W. Palane, R. J. Phillips. R. L. Porter. W . R. Reed, T. S. Rucker. W. P. Sangui ni. J. A. Shelton, J. A. TUler, J. K. Turner. W. O. Via, D. C. Walden, I . H. While, A. M. WTiitt, J. A. Garbee, E. C. Thomas, D. C. Wells, W. M. Wigton. W. Harris, G. B. Cadet Captain, Commanding Webb, D. R. Brown, T. J., Jr. Robison. G. A. Cadet First Lieutenant Cadet Corporals Lawrence, M. P., Jr. Allison, W. H. Brown. J. M. Cadet Second Lieutenants Clopton, E. J., Jr. Cross, J. P., Jr. Hay, E. H. T., Jr. Marshall, Si. J. R., Jr. Grumpier. W. E. Diningcr. G. F., Jr. Adceb, J., Jr. Eads, J. W. Hanser, F. F. Cadet First Sergeant Meek. J. W. Lane, J. W. Morrison. J. S. Tafemer, R. F. Cadet Supply Sergeant WeidenUial. C. P. Auslermann, ( . D. Cadet Priiates, First Cadet Sergeants Atkinson. H. E. Birgc. T. W. C. Bass. S. H. Finney, L. A. Blackwell, W. H. Crumbling. J. S. Connolly, J. P. Nay, H. R. Crisp. H. K. Webb, C. H., Jr. Dickson, R. S. company llolloway, G. D. , J. A., Jr. licl, A. W. gh, G. S. r, G. S., Jr. Lvdei McD. McV« Wbitr, R. B. Wbile, R. G. S billow, B. S. Woodward, C. G. M. Young, R. J. Herring, J. A. Barr, C. C. Jr. Barry, R. P. Goulbourn, C. B., Jr, Dorsey, G. L. Goodwin, W. R. Ma, e, H. G. nd, A. J., Jr. NoUey. J. R., Jr. Petree, N. C. Pitlman, G. E. Price, J. E.. Jr. Rucker, T. N. W arden, D. W . Webber, J. F. Cadet P, Bellin r, E. Si. p. Carllon, P. J. Gun-, N. G. Duff. J. E. Jones. S. H. Lantord, J. C. ■ks, E. B. Mo . J. R. Murray. N. P. Perkins, R. V., Jr. Taylor, J. R. OR- DEFEND HER RIGHTS PR.1 Cadel Pri vatesy Fou lA CI Abbitt, J. M. Addiso 1, G. D , Ir Avcock W. P. Bare, E R. Belshee , R. B. Jr. Botjer. J. L., , r. Burks. W. D. Colwell D. G. Cooper. J. F., Jr. Crockett, D. A. Drake, L. C. Ferrv, D. I. Henderson. K. N. Hengel, D. A. Huyette. J. R. Klinar. K. L. Lindsay. R. E., Jr. MacGregor. R. W. McGovern, L. O. Moore. J. C. Newton, E. M., Ill Patterson, G. A., Jr. Price, R. E. RadkoKski, S. Ralph, G. r. Ramer. G. A. Santa Barbara. J. R. Smith. W. A. Stevenson, J. D. Stoy, D. G. Wagner, L, A. Westcott, J. T. Windlc, J. W., Jr. ■Wolfe, J. F., Jr. Frank, R. C.  - i ' k 1 1 Jl - ?.t!M i i ' « 8 V k! summer camp jiela artillorii i y ' j; summer camp cavalry summor camp infantrij summer camp air force T H E CLASSES 3 pressing up lite hill of science We members of the governing class in bar- racks have probably gained more from onr responsibilities as leaders in the corps and from the companionship of our classmates than we have from courses of academic instruction. 11 | !P . Ml llgg j ' '  RH I K f ' - AuM kL ' 1 nn j history of the class of 1951 In the fall of 1947 the world was still full of the idealistic hope that war was ended, at least for a few years. We of the Class of 1951, who entered the rat line that fall, came primarily to prepare our- selves to be Citizen Soldiers. Some of us had just come from high schools, and we wanted to com- pensate for our feeling of being left out of the last war. Some of us were veterans who were willing to spend four more years in uniform. The majority of us came to get an edu- cation and to prepare ourselves for civilian life. During our first year we had the distinction of being the last class to go through a rat line complete with gauntlet and physical hazing. We were also made guinea pigs for a new and harsher grading system. Finally our year as rats reached its end, punctuated by a full scale corps resurrection that has not since been equaled. Our third class year we learned the tediousness of reprimanding rats and the unpleasantness of be- ing on pledge, a custom we were to become ever familiar with. After refusing to sign pledge that fall, we were caught again in the spring and spent a dry and rather dull few- months before finals. That year we received another of the many raw deals that our career at the Institute had in store for us. There was a general re -ision of academic courses that included new courses and eliminated some courses during the rat year. We were the only class to struggle ihrough the old currictdxiin with the new grading system. Fortunaloly entrance requirements were not as lax as they have heen during suc- ceeding years, and we were of suffi- cient caliher to meet the challenge. The last month of our third class year was memorable because of a conflict between the corps and the authorities over the administration of the rat line. The Institute banned the traditional gauntlet, possibly be- ' ause of a serious injury to our class ice president the preceding year. In retaliation the corps voted to abolish the rat line. The furor raised bv alumni brought about a compromise that allowed a vigor- ously enforced rat line, including permission for members of all classes to visit rat barracks and reduction of penalties for fagging. Our second class year began with three months of anticipating ring figure. This memorable and ex- pensive occasion was one of the most enjoyable during our cadet- ship. Along with the intoxicating pleasure of wearing our rings, we had the painful experience of again being put on pledge in the middle of the exciting week end. That year was also notable for the momentous changes recom- mended by a special committee of the first class and accepted l)y the Institute. In order to remedy out- moded regulations and customs and to make the Institute more attrac- tive to prospective rats, several vital changes were made. The General Committee accepted the responsi- bility of eliminating hazing from the rat system, while the Institute granted additional week-end fur- loughs to members of all classes and incidentally relaxed the pledge rule. While it is undeniable that certain of the changes were needed an l long over due, it is still too soon to mk3 . .,?i ' i(..- ' judge completely the effects of the fundamental change in the rat sys- tem, the elimination of hazing. The sequel to our second class year was six weeks spent in various summer camps getting practical ex- perience in the husiness of being soldiers. Before we had broken in our brogans, the cold war, whose crises had kept us uneasy about our future for three years, was changed into a real war by the Korean at- tack. For the rest of the summer we were more careful in acquiring military knowledge and more dili- gent in enjoying what free time we had left. In September we became the first united class to govern barracks for a complete year since the war. Our responsiliilities were balanced by our privileges and we made good use of our newly acquired leisure. The high points of the fall were up- set footl all victories and the fiasco of Thanksgi ing week end, which found us not only snoM ' bound, but also pledge-bound again. There was a general loss of in- terest in academic matters that was particularly noticeable in the niem- l)ers of our class, who were faced with inevitable militarv service after graduation. Reports of cas- ualties and citations among our re- cently graduated friends spurred us on to greater efforts in military science courses. As we approached the day when our class would leave the Institute, we became somewhat bitter because of the frustration of our plans for the future. Rather than jobs we would be given uniforms; onr only grafUiate school would be Korea. Faced with the prospects of continu- ous periods of crisis for an indefi- nite length of time, we approached Finals confident of our ability to furnish the military and political leadership traditionally required of Citizen Soldiers. first John Hartley Jordan, Jr. President George Snead McVeigh Vice President Jacob Haigler Wanisley Historian Joseph Adeeb, Jr. Jack-.oiiville, Florida 1951 Field Artillery History Private, 4, 3; Sergeanl, 2; Lieutenant. 1; Varsitv Football. 4. 3, 2. 1; Monogram Club, 3, 2; Vice President, 1. The name Omar has carried volumes of mean- ing through four successful years in Lexington. In ■ addition to filling up a lot of holes in the Big Red line for the past four vears. Omar has also held the combined jobs of barracks connoisseur and gour- met, ith these talents, plus his smiling countenance and pleasing personalitv, we can predict only for Joe. ■ --fK II Homer Ambrose, Jr. Boston. Massachusetts Corps of jEiig Civil Eitgitieerittg Private. 4, 1 ; Corporal, 3 ; Sergeant, 2 ; Monogram Club, 2, 1 ; Lacrosse. 4, 3. 2 ; Hop Committee, Treas- urer, 1: International Relations Club; Ambassador Club, Vice President. 2 ; Cadet Staff. 2, 1 ; Officer of the Guard Association; American Society of Civil Engineers; Distinguished Military Student. hen this Down-Easterner descended upon the Institute, he brought with him niurh of that Yankee ingenuity and humor. Besides being the financial link behind the Hop Committee and a prolific bene- factor to school publications, Puck is the muscle and towering performer for V.M.I. ' s Lacrosse team. If nothing else, this Libcral-Civil ' s wits will carrv him far in life. Guy Byer Agnor, Jr. Lexington. Virginia 1951 Field Artillery Civil Eitgitieering Private. 4; Corporal, 3: Sergeant Major, 2; Cap- tain, 1; Who ' s Who in American Colleges; Distin- guished Military Student; Glee Club; Methodist Club, President, .3, 2, 1 ; American Society of Civil En- gineers, Secretarv. 3; Treasurer. 2; Trust Officer, 1; Bomb Staff, 1. Local boy makes good ; Guy packed his bag and walked to V.M.I. Four years later he is graduating with one of the best records in his class. Active in just about every phase of Institute life, G.B. has made many true friends among all the classes in barracks b his untiring efforts and friendly person- ality. Efficinil ill ain thing he tackled, the military quickly recognized lliis. and a look at his record will show that Zebra lias been in the top ten militarily. _k. Frederick Glen Anson Ashland. Kentucky 1931 Air Force Civil Engineering Private, 4, 1; Corporal. 3; Sergeant, 2; Football, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Basketball. 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Baseball 4, 3, 2, 1 ; American Society of Gvil Engineers. A product of Ashland, Kentucky, noted for its outstanding crop of college athletes. Freddie is cer- tainly no exception. Since his rat year he has been the mainstay of the football, basketball, and baseball teams. In the spare hours he has been able to salvage from the pressing ci il course, Freddie has obligingly donated bis ir ice- to the Southern Seminary. He is a charter iiieiiiber of the M.D.A., and loves to save old boxes, strings, and young women. Harry Elwood Atkinson North Tazewell. irginia 1951 Air Force - Historr Private, 4, 1 ; Corporal, 3; Sergeant, 2; Football, 4; Southwest Virginia Club; Cadet Staff, 1; Turnout Staff, 1. Leaning more to atavism than erudition, Bung came to us with an outlook on life that was refresh- ing in its primitive way. Four years of V.M.I, have changed his bacchanalian habits not one whit, and the future has about the same chance that V.jVI.I. had. As the Bung said, This place is not my home, I ' m just passing through. Henry Peck Ames, Jr. Arlington. Virginia 1951 Air Force Civil Engineering Private, 4. 2, 1 ; Corporal, 3 ; Officers of the Guard Association; Rifle Team. 4, 3, 2 ; Varsity Track, 2, 1; Commanders; Glee Club; American Society of Civil Engineers; Assistant Manager, Swimming Team; Bomb Staff, 2. Pete became attached to the parallel bars early in his cadetship and soon became a staunch member of the Body Beautiful Club. His efforts haven ' t been wholly directed toward the Little Gym however. He has found time to fill out the rhythm section of the Commanders in fine form and do quite a bit of flying on the side. With all of his varied interests Pete should do well in the future. II Y,M1 H : ;: y Phillips Ericksoii Barton Norfolk. Virginia 1951 Air Force Civil Engineering Private, 4. 2. 1; Corporal, 3; Monogram Club. 3. 2, 1; Civil Air Palrol; American Sooietv of Civil En- gineers ; Swimming, 4. 3, 2 ; Tennis, 4 ; Officer of the Guard Association; Radio Club; Nati ological Society. Phil will be remembered by his brothe by Seminary and town girls, as one of the and most cheerful cadets in barracks. The e and energy which he devoted to everythi was something to behold. Besides bein tennis player and lette be seen buzzing the Institute i any clear week end. He plans a break after graduation. ai Spele- r rats, and friendliest ithusiasm ig he did an excellent .imming. he could Piper Cub almost give the Air Force Winston Douglas Baher Hampton, Virginia 1951 Air Force Civil Engineering Private, 4. 3, 2, 1; Officer of the Guard Associa- tion; Football, 4, 3, 2; Basketball. 3; Track. 4; Tidewater Club; Methodist Club: American Society of Civil Enginetrs. Piggy came to the Institute from Hampton High School. On arrival he wasn ' t too sure that he would like a military life; now he knows. A bane to £ ' ' Co. first sergeants for four years, no one can accuse Piggy ' ' of being military, although he is heading for flight school after graduation. Everyone joins in to wish ' ' Piggy ' ' lots of hick as a throtlle jockey. Harry Richard Bailey Roanoke, Virginia History Private, 4. 3. 2, 1 ; Bomb Staff, 1; International Relations Club, Secretarv, 1 ; Turnout Staff, 3; Wrestling, 4. 3; Roanoke Club. To describe Harry is to describe the work of Freud, the teachings of Christianity, and the career of Errol Flynn. He is care-free most of the time, profound some lime and conventional at no time. His major accomplishments at V.M.I, have been ask- ing Captain Byers to share a beer, and spending al- most two years under confinement. It may safely be said that Armored Warfare is in for a shock. Sampson Howartl Bass, Ji ' . Washington, D. C. 1951 Infantry Chemistry Private, 4, 1; Corporal, 3; Sergeant, 2; Oflicer of the Guard Association: Football, 4, 3, 2; Varsity Indoor Track, 4, 3, 2, Captain, 1 ; Outdoor Track, 4, 3, 2, Captain, 1 ; Varsity Cross Country, 1 ; Mono- gram Club, 3, 2, 1 ; American Chemical Society. Howard came to V.M.I, with aspirations of being a chemist, and he is sure to be a top-notch chemist in the industrial world as he was here in the barracks. Not to be forgotten is his track ability. For four years Howard has played a major role in the outcome of V. M. I. ' s track teams, climaxing his track by being chosen track captain. ■ :-: ) Henry Little Baxley, Jr. Hume, Virginia J 951 Infantry Civil Engineering Private. 4, 3. 2, 1 ; Officer of the Guard Associa- tion ; Wrestling, 4 ; National Speleological Society ; American Society of Cr 1; Bomb Staff, 1. Far from the maddening cro vd. ' ' ' vou will find Jigger. Humanitarian, lo and protector of persecuted wild life, ideal Civil. While not adverse to V. Al. the Jig prefers to spend his idle inonici hiking, or dabbling with his photograpl times has won hini the distinction of Andre of Barracks. il Engineers; Academic Stars, That ' s where ver of nature, H.nrv is the I.V orial life. il SM-lnnking, n 1 Herbert Edwin Bell VCilliamsburg, Virginia Air Force Civil Eng Private, 4 ; Corporal, 3 ; First Sergeant, 2. Cap- tain, 1 ; American Societv of Civil Engineers: Civil Air Patrol. Plans and Training Officer, 1; Distin- guished Military Student; Tidewater Club ; Bomb Staff, 1; Who ' s ' Who in Anieric in Colleges. Williamshurg ' s pride proved himself to be quite a citizen soldier from the beginning of his cadet- ship. Herb tackles every situation with renewed energy and determination of fulfillment. These traits were more than included in his feelings for his guiding light, Nancy. He has nothing but friends in the Corps, and whether practicing the sabre manual, writing Nancy, or exercising his Leroy set, he was always called a ' True ' Brother Rat. A. Mack Jefferson Bliukwell, Jr. Sahvillc-, Virfjiniii 19.-1 1 Air Force (,ii ' i7 Engineering Private, 4 ; Corporal, 3 ; Sergeant, 2 ; Lieutenant, 1 ; Cadet Staff, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Turnout Staff, 4. 3, 2, 1 ; American Society of Civil Engineers; Commanders, Co-leader, 1 ; Bomb Staff, 1 ; Methodist Club. While Saltville mourned the loss of its favorite son, V.M.I, ' greeted ' ' him ilh open arms. The kid wasted no time in sharing in the many extra- curricular activities of the Institute, which ranged from a hot trumper to a cold deck. A capable writer and cartoonist, his talents will be greatly niis- ed in all the school ' s publi(:iliiMl nexl car. Mark - lead- ership qualities anfl U v ol ' Tnii ir ha e iii;i«lc biin a driving force in the Coniniandrr- and the Ke :iin4 ' nlal Band. V.M.I, won ' t be the same wilhout him; he ' s left his mark on the Institute. Doiialtl Rhodes Bennett Washington, D. C. 1951 Air Forie Pre-Medical Private, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Officer of the Guard Associa- tion ; Newman Club, Secretary, I ; Virginia Academy of Science; Bomb, Sports Editor, I ; Cadet, 4, 3, 2, I. Re-acling against reginirnlalion. Don used his lalenis in olbcr (lelds. H i. abilil and capacity f JF7 work are relLcIcI in hi- consi-lenliv good grades ' His inleresi in sports Ud him lo participate actively paper and ycarl ni k. Don ' s sinc(ril of purpose that has won the friendship of his classmates will i)rove a valuable asset in the field of medicine. Air Force Hisin Private, 4; Co lkl. 3: First Sergeant. 2; Lieuten- ant, 1 : Monograiti Civb, President. 1 ; Football, 4, 3, 2, Captain. 1: Athletic Council, Vice President, 2. I; Who.s tl h„ in American Colleges; Distinguished Mili- tary Student. Did I ever tell you about the time I was at Bikini? and the ' ' INeedle is off again on an hour-long discussion. Kirby is the only man who has gone so far in rank  iih such little knowledge of Ollie ' s profession. I ncxcelled in popularity, Kirby has the knack of bect miiig friends with everybody, includ- ing Institute officers. His fighting spirit provided a shining impetus for a Kcydet football team which had one of its brightest seasons in many years. Joseph Ciillingworth Brown Richmond. Virsinia Air Force Civil Engineering Private, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Officer of the Guard Associa- tion; Swimming Team. 4; American Society of Civil Engineers. 3, 2, 1; Hop Committee: Cnrlel Staff. 3, 2, Managing Editor. 1; Bomb Staff. 2; Turnout Staff, 3; Richmond Chib. Come on, let s go to Lynchburg. and the gay lover of barracks was off again for another successful weekend. Known for his ready wit and engaging personality, this Son of the Holy ( ' ity was instru- mental in the success of the finest parties organized in barracks, as well as most Institute activities at one time or another during his four years. X ' iih his ability to overcome all ol)Staclcs. Joe is assured ])ara- mount Thoiiias Jackson BroM ii, Jr. Tazewell. Virginia 19. 1 Civil Engineering vate. 4; Corporal, 3; Supply Sergeant, 2; Cap- 1; Rat Basketball Manager: American Society vil Engineers; Southwest Virginia Club; Dis- ished Military Student. -_ ,J. came to the Institute from a coal-mining 1 of Virginia — the members of civil section will than vouch for that. While at V. M. I. Tom has than consistently maintained a high scholastic ing in his class. His leadership and ability wlU itself in years to come. Field Artillerxr Pri tain, of Ci regioi more more stand prove John AngusUis Bhikeniore, Jr. Emory, Virginia 1951 Armor Civil Engineering Private, 4, 3. 2, 1 ; Basketball, 4; Track. 4, 3, 2; Cross Country. 3, 2 ; Monogram Club, 2. I ; South- west Virginia Club; Presbyterian Club; American Society of Civil Engineers ; Officer of the Guard Asso- ciation. From out of the hills of southwest Virginia, John came to Lexington in September, 1947. Since then John has done a multitude of things, practically all of them creditable. He was noted during his four years for his traveling to Roanoke and Lynchburg and his flashy ties. John has made many friends by his quiet unassuming air and will long be remem- bered by his Brother Rats as just one of the gang. An accomplished trackman at the Institute, we wish John the same success in the race of life. , Ml Antlioiiy Thomas Carozza Ballimorc. Maryland J950-B Field Artillery Civil Engineering Private, 4, 3. 2, 1 ; Officer of llie Guard Associa- tion; Newman Club; American Society of Civil En- gineers; Maryland Club; Yankee Club; Academic Stars, 3. Tom came to V. M. I. in the fall of 1946 wearing the same big smile which seemed to grace his counte- nance throughout his cadetship. Always eager and willing to share his vast knowledge, Tom established himself for three years as one of the outstanding Civil students. His easy manner and companionable qualities will not be soon forgotten by those who knew him. Henry Gasson Bryan Alexandria. Virginia 19. 1 Armor Pre-Medical Private, 4, 3, 2. 1 ; Officer of the Guard Associa- tion; Virginia Academy of Science. Originally an L.A., Henrv became a Pre-Med his third class year. This was a break for the biology department since his dry humor entertained the section for three years. A lover of the outdoors, this Old Forester ' ' found Ft. Knox Sunday picnics much to his liking. So beware V. Va. nurses when this tall lanky Brother Rat from Alexandria adorns your threshold next fall to begin his study of medicine. William Perfater Caldwell Radford. Virginia 19ol Field Artillery Chemistry Private. 4. 3, 2, 1 ; Officer of the Guard Asso- ciation; American Chemical Society; Bomb StaflF, 1; Methodist Club. Bill was quiet, friendly, and gullible when he be- gan worrying his way through the rat line. Now he is a bit less gullible and quiet, but still just as friendly. Bill countered his deficiency in English courses with his facility in handling organic com- pounds and washing test tubes. His capacity for studying has been equalled only by his knack of finding time to spend in the sack. Cooperative and dependable. Bill is always readv to help a Brother Rat. John Watkins Carriiigtoii Chatham, Virginia 1950-B Air Force Civil Engineering Private, 4; Corporal, 3; Rtgimeiilal Slaff Sergeant. 2; Captain, 1; Distinguished Military Student; Can- terbury Club; American Society of Civil Engineers. John is living proof that all zebras are not in the zoos. It ' s a good thing he has long arms. Although John wants to remain at the Institute as an instructor, the Air Force has other ideas, and thus the Civils lose another good man. This easy-going lad will not be forgotten, however, and his ready smile and friendly greeting will be greatly missed. Carl Rand Carstens Alexandria, Louisiana 1931 Field Artillery History Private, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Track Team, 4, 3; Wrestling, 4; Golf. 2, 1; Sports Staff, Cadet. 2, 1; Officer of the Guard Association; Louisiana Club; Monogram Min- strel, 1. What would we have done without the rollicking humor of the incomparable Bounce ' these past four years? Undaunted by the trivia of academic and military life, this easy-going, sports-loving humorist had kept us one and all entertained in a manner all his own from time to time during his cadetship. Back to Louisiana with you, Carl Rand, but don ' t forget John En«;land Catlin Ridgewood. New Jersey 1951 Air Force Civil Ensiiieerin Private, 4, 3; Sergeant, 2; Lieutenant, 1 ; American Societv of Civil Engineers; Canterbury Club; Civil Air Patrol; Football, 3; Wrestling. 3, 2. Jack entered V.M.I, in the Fall of 1947 fresh out of the Air Force and got off to a terrific start by spending most of his first two years at the Institute under confinement. After his third class year. Jack settled down to go on and become one of the top ranking men in his class. He will always be famous as the traveler and military man. Jack plans on setting the Air Force on fire after graduation. r Ji I James MrClay Close Cumherlaiul. Marvlaiul Armor Pre-Medical Private, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Officer of the Giiarrl Assooia- lion; Lacrosse Manager, 2; Virginia Academy of Science, Secretary, 2, 1; Presbyterian Club; Bomh Staff, 3, 2, 1; Turnout Staff, 4, 3. Besides its famous beverages, Cumberland has given the class one of its friendliest and most good- natured Brother Rats. Not one of the largest in stature, Jinibo makes up for it in the largeness of his smile. His usnal quiet nature gives way to a ready wit that has put the life in many not soon to be forgotten gatherings of the boys. One of Doc ' s boys that made good, Jim returns to his native state to attend Med school next fall. Richard Wesley Chaplin Hot Springs. Virginia 1951 Air Force Electrical Engineering Private, 4, 2, 1 ; Corporal, 3; Wrestling, 4, 3; Catlet Staff, 4, 3, 2; Associate Editor, Bomb 1; American Institute of Electrical Engineers; Radio Club; Bar- racks Electrician, 1 ; Academic Stars, 2, 1 ; Distin- guished Military Student; Officer of the Guard Asso- ciation. For lo. these manv vears at V.M.T., the password of all Ei: s has been, Ut ' s ask ' Toad he ' ll know. Pos e -iiig a ifuick mind and a ready country wit, Toad is always ready to help a friend. ' ' The Hot can be justly proud of its little warrior who has made more friends in four years than ordinary people do in a lifetime. James William ( JaMsoii Richmond. Virginia 1951 Corps of Engineers Civil Engineering Private, 4, 3, 2, 1; Turnout Staff, 3; Bomb Staff, 3, 2; Cadet Staff, 3, 2, 1; Hop Committee; American So- ciety of Civil Engineers; Officer of the Guard Associa- tion; Distinguished Military Student. Swede has spent four years upholding the traditions of the Institute including the one which calls for the instigation of multi parties bolh here and in the Holy City. The blondc-heaib-d one is recognized by his joviality and his doire lo see all enjoying the gay ' Vollcge life. He plans lo make his career in ihe Cnrp of Engineers, and we feel certain that pleading p T onality and many capabilities will carry him lo the top of his profession. Richard Hastings Cole Washington. D. C. Electrical Enf iupcriug seaiit, 2; Lieutenant. 1; 1951 Sigiiftl Corps Private, 4; Corporal, 3; Se Fencing Team. 4. 3- 2; Monogram Club, 2. 1; Ameri- can Institute of Electrical Engineers; Army Club; Distinguished Military Student; Officer of the Guard Association; Bomb Staff. 2, 1. Cozy- ' entered the Institute with the Class of 51 not only homesick, but very much in love. After his years here, however, he hardly ever thinks of the same girl twice, ith four years of E. E. behind him he is anxious to join the Signal Corps to apply his talents. Dick will leave many friends here when he starts his Army career. They all wish him the best of ever 1 hing and know he will reach his goal, what- ever it might be. Jiinmie Pat Coley El Dorado, Arkansas Infantry History Private. 4. 2. 1 ; Corporal. 3 : Foolball. 4. 3. 2. 1 ; Basketball, 4; Baseball, 4, 1; Officer of the Guard Association; Distinguished Military Student. On the twenty-third of September, 1950. Slingin Jim quarterbacked V. M. I. to the first victory a state team had scored over William IMary in ten years. His passing and freld generalship that night were superb, and that was only the beginning, the record tells the rest. As a history major ' Mr. Coley has been highly proficient, and a regular commission is enough testimony of his military accomplishments, Jim, we all know that vou will call a great game of life. George Leon Cohen Covington, Georgia 1951 Air Force History Private, 4: Corporal, 3; Sergeant. 2: Lieutenant, 1; Co-edilor, 1931 Bomb; Turnout Staff, 3, 2. Managing Editor, 1; Cadet Staff; 4, 3, 2; Who ' s Who in Ameri- can Colleges-, Distinguished Military Student; Acad- emic Stars, 3, 2, 1; International Relations Club; Valedictorian, Class of 1951. Lee ' s subtle Georgia humor and easy-going at- titude (some call it lazy) have won him many friends. He has also maintained one of the highest averages in the Liberal Arts course. His favorite hobbies are furloughs every weekend, bridge, and two extra hours of sack time every day. Lee was a quiet, sober intel- lectual who maintained his intellectual status for four years, but not his sobriety. John Richard Conierford, Jr. Brooklvn. New York George Taylor Cowherd, Jr. Cart.r vill.-. Virginia 1951 Air Force l.iril Engineering Private, 4; Corporal, 3; Sergeant, 2; Lieutenant, 1; Fencing Team, 4, ,3, 2 ; Wrestling Team, 2 ; Mono- gram Club, 2, 1 ; American Society of Civil Engineers. Although much of his time was spent in the mess hall. Moose managed to indulge in other activities also. His four winters at the Institute were spent bewildering his adversaries on the fencing team, while the off-season afternoons were taken up with daily workouts. His outstanding ability to make and keep friends will be acknowledged by all. Being the cream of the crop, he has few worries for the future, for the cream always rises to the lop. Air Fo l ' ri ite, 4, .S, 2, 1 ; Officer of the Guard Association; Turnout Staff, i; Track Team, 3: Newman Club; American Chemical Society; Yankee Club. Although Baby Boy ' hails from above the famous line, he claims not to be a Yankee, hut a New Yorker — it seems there ' s a difference, ' hen he came to the Institute he took up the five year plan, so he must like the Rebs. One of Butch ' s boys, he hopes to become a chemical officer in the Air Force, and we know that with his love for a partv, Jack will be right at home with the fly-bovs. James P. Connolly II Baltimore, Maryland 1951 Armor Civil Engineering Private, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Officer of the Guard Associa- tion ; Monogram Club, 2, 1; Athletic Council; La- crosse, 4, 3, 2; Wrestling, 4; Assistant Football Man- ager, 2; American Society of Civil Engineers; Cadet Staff, 1; Turnout Staff, 1. If ou have ever seen a frightened cadet come rushing out of 130, he was probably a victim of the bitter ridicule of Schnorkel Connolly. A tobacco- chewing lacrosse player. Jim is actually one of the most serious and friendly men in barracks. Jim is really quite a boy if you can stand to be around him for long. It is worth the effort. Frank Woodard Cox Oceana, Virginia 1950-B Infantry Civil Engineering Private, 4, 3, 1 ; Sergeant, 2; American Society of Civil Engineers; Intramural Council, 2; Football, 4; Wrestling, 4, 1 ; Tidewater Club. Possessed with a ready smile and a happy nature, Frank has made many friends during his extended tenure at the Institute. His athletic activities, both intraniurally and as a 177 pounder on the wrestling team, have been extensive. As a civil, Frank is one of the more ' ' savvy of Buzz ' s prodigies, and prom- ises to be a success in his chosen field. Infantry Private, 4, Paul David Cox Haverstraw, New York 1951 Electrical Engineering 2, 1 ; Corporal, 3 ; Officer of the Guard Association; American Institute of Electrical Engi- neers; Yankee Club; Newman Club; Cadet Staff, 4. P.D. is a Yankee who likes good music and Greenwich Village gin-mills. At the moment his two principal aims in life are to graduate and to marry his pretty student-nurse, Joan. Paul works, plays, and worries with all his might. He is generous, sin- cere, and loyal to his friends. It has been truly a rare and honest privilege to know him. Archibald McClure Crawford, Jr Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1931 Air Force Civil Engineering Private, 4; Corporal, 3; Sergeant. 2; Lieutenant. 1 : American Society of Civil Engineers; Glee Club; Arniv Club; Methodist Club; Yankee Club; Intramural Council, 2, 1 ; Cadet Business Staff, 4, 3, 2. Skip, the paragon of efficiency. Crawford, has shown how a Yankee can make good in the South. He has become extremely popular with his brother rats, as well as those whose habitat is four stoops up. Skip, with his humor, personality, and glib tongue, has been a spark to Charlie Company, to his brother rats, and to V. M. I. When the Institute loses Arch, Uncle Sam will gain a whale of a man. jg Dionisio Aquino DeLeoii. Jr. Quezon Cil . i ' liilippino J 952 Armor Elcrlrical Eiifiiiiceriiig Private, 4, 3. 1 ; Sergeant. 2 ; Offirer of the Guard Association; International Relations Club; Newman Club; Armed Forces Club; American Institute of Electrical Engineers; Academic Stars, I. Unable to gain admission in ' 51, Johnnv entered V.M.I, as a third classman with the 52 ' s. Wlien out of the ratline, he was rewarded for his military ability by receiving the rank of Sergeant in ' C Company. His ability to get furloughs was exceeded only by his mathematical talent. Much to everyone ' s surprise, Johnny, who was a 2nd Lieutenant in the Philippine Armed Forces, had to leave his ' stars and mathe- matics during his First Class year, to again serve his Howard Kenneth Crisp Huntington. W est Virginia 19.-,! Infantry Civil Engineering Private, 4, 1 ; Corporal, 3 ; Sergeant, 2 ; American Society of Civil Engineers; Manager, Varsity Football Team; Officer of the Guard Association; Methodist Club. Hoag - is a soft-spoken, unassuming, balding mem- ber of incle Buzz ' s Civil department. Never one to let the military discourage him. he is one of the few boys at the Institute ever to resign his military position. A -sock man for the football team. Hoagy was one of the most efficient and popular men ever to hold that position. He is a bov from the coal fields, but when that coal is wash.d off, he ' s ld. pii Strand .Ia« kson Iorlon. Pennsylvaiiiii l J.- l Air Force lilrctrical Engineering Private, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Football, 1. 3; American Society of Electrical Engineers, Nice Chairman, 1; Intramural Council; Amateur Kadio Club. Vice President, I; Officer of the (,uard Association; Cadet Staff. 1; Distinguished Military Student. Stonewall. as his name implies, is a descendant of (,eneral Jackson, and as such it was fitting that be matriculated at V.M.I. During his cadetship Jack ha.- participated and succeeded in nearly every phase of cadet activity. His cheerful personality, conscien- tious attitude and earnest manner draw friends and success in every endeavor. In later years when the score of the game of life is tabulated, we ' re sure that Jackson will still be a winner. Cecil Hurt Dickens South Boston, Virginia 19. 1 Air Force Civil Ens Private, 4; Corporal. S; Sergeant, 2; Lieutenant. 1; Baptist Student Union; Civil Air Patrol; American Society of Civil Engineers; Army Club; Glee Club; Distinguished Military Student. Cecil is probabh ' the only man in the history of the Institute to have successfullv kept his real name hidden from hi Br.r Hat- lor t«o years. That alone is enough to make him some hal of a novelty around here. Surprisingly enough, he really isn ' t so much of an eager-beaver as he seems — he couldn ' t be! Seriously though, as all his many friends know, his serious and winning personality can ' t be matched. iclrey Stall Dickson Mount Pleasant. Iowa Artillery Private, 4. .3, 1; 1950-1} Civil Engineering •geant. 2; Officer of the Guard sociation; Yankee Club; American Society of Civil Engineers; German Club. President. 1. You can ' t beat those Hawkeyes. is the word officially given out=by=the Colonel each year, but even the steadily mounting list of Hawk defeats has not dimmed the jovial spirits of R. S. During his stay in Lexington, the Colonel has been one of the more popular members of the corps, and his antics will long be remembered bv those who were fortunate enough to know him. Charles David Deyerle Roanoke, Virginia 1950-B Air Force Electrical Engineering Private, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Officer of the Guard Associa- tion; Methodist Club; Roanoke Club; American In- stitute of Electrical Engineers; Bomb StaiT, 4. A product of Bunny ' s double E department and slated to be Roanoke ' s leading bulb snatcher, Chuck will be well remembered for his originality, det ermination, and ability to meet any situation. Whatever his field of endeavor, we feel Chuck will become first rank. Our best to you, in evervTvay, and may the outside find in you the friend we love. Gardner Tyler Edwards, Jr. Franklin, Virginia 1951 Air Force English Private, 4, 3, 2, 1; Glee Club; Comniantlers ; Academic Stars, 4, 2. 1; Cadet Staff. 4, 3; Turnout Staff, 3. Being perhaps the only Brother Rat who im- mediately recognized the comical aspects of the Rat Line, ' Smiley ' ' has been able to maintain an attitude of complete indifference to military and academic matters, though in the latter he has made a record of no slight achievement. However it was in the field of music that he has had few peers in barracks. A true L. A. with progressive tendencies, G. T. advo- cates the abolition of all classes (academic, of course). Thomas Franklin Driiniwright, Jr. Hilton Village. Virginia 1930-B Field Artillery Electrical Engineering Private, 4, 3, 2. 1 ; Officer of the Guard Association; Tidewater Club; American Institute of Electrical En- gineers; Methodist Club; Amateur Radio Club. Hey, did you get your problem? Tommy will forever be remembered by all for his pleasing person- ality, amiable manner, and the almost extinct ability to obtain a Max in Bunny ' s Bulb Snatchers department. Whatever he does, the slide-rule boy from Newport News, is slated for big success. For you, the very;, b,est of everj-thing. Tommy.. Heiu ' y Hammond Duval, Jr. v Alexandria. Virginia 1951 Armor CiiU Engineering Private, 4; Corpora!, 3; Sergeant, 2; Lieutenant, 1; Wrestling, 4; Track, 4; Pistol Team. 2; Rifle Team. 2; President. Ring Figure Committee; Distin- guished Military Student; Turnout Art Editor, 3, 2; American Society of Civil Engineers. A true Southerner, rather serious, you might also say inclined to sternness, with an occasional disregard for convention. Hank lets his undercurrent of humor have its way. Being an Army brat, he has known Army life for many years. He is a Master of work, of play, of humor, of art. and of les fentnies If the Army fails to hold him, we will certainly find Hank in a field where his artistic talents predominate. William B. Ellis Miami Beach. Florida 1951 Field Artillery Civil Engineering Private, 4, 1 ; Corporal, 3 ; Sergeant, 2 ; Officer of the Guard Association; Wrestiing ; American Chemical Society; American Society of Civil Engineers: Distin- guished Military Student. Rain? Florida? Don ' t be silly! This good ole Southern boy sure takes up for his state. Adjusting to the Military Life was easy for Bill, having previ- ously attended a military academy. During his Rat year he worked as a iuad chemist, but was quickly converted by one of Buzz ' s boys to gain the distinc- tion of being the only civil to log more hours sack time than the L.A. ' s. At V. M. I. Bill has achieved his ambition — A Regular Army Commission in the Corps of Ell 1 HI. r James Lxither Enochs, Jr. Field Artillerv Jackson, Mississippi 1951 English Private, 4, 3, 2, 1; Officer of the Guard Associa- tion; Varsitv Swimming, 4, 3, 2; Manager, Golf Team; Monogram Club. 3, 2, 1; Cadet Staff, 4. 3, 2, Sports Editor, 1 ; Bomb Staff. 2, 1. Ahhhhhhh was a sign to all of us that old Nux had completed another laborious task. His tendency to not rush into thijigs caused him to burn the mid- night oil many a time, but he alwavs came through with flying colors. V. M. I. ' s gift from the Magnolia State won the hearts of everyone by his friendly, lake-it-easy manner. His work as Sports Editor of the Cadet has been invaluable, as have his many other services. To IVux we sav. farewell, and get the best out of life, for it is rightfully yonrs. Gerald Francis Eggleslon Watertown, New York 1951 Infantry History Private, 4, 3, 2; Civilian, 1; Football, 4, 3, 2, 1; Wrestling, 4, 3, 2; Captain, 1; Monogram Club, 3, 2, 1 ; Officer of the Guard Association. The Egg, in his inimitable way. has won a last- ing place in the hearts of all who knew him. As a football player, he was one of the roughest and toughest ever to play for V. M. I. and his ability as a wrestler is attested to by his being elected captain of the team. Athletics, however, were only a part of his talents. The Egg was also a comedian without peer, and his wit and impersonations were the feature at- traction of many parties. Now with Anna and a Little Egg beside him, we know this will prove an unbeatable combination. k Louis Joseph Franolii. Jr. Bronx. N.w York 1951 Fo EleclrUal E,i Private, 4. 2. 1; Corporal. 3; Turnout Staff, 3, 2; Ring Figure Committee; Co-editor, 1951 Bomb; American Institute of Electrical Engineers; Officer of the Guard Association; Academic Stars, 3, 2, 1. We dubi. .out this |.arti lihir Yankee when he came to us from u|. vond.r l.a.k in -47; however, in a relatively short time he outclassed his southern cousins in both the academic and extra- curricular activities. Lou, who turned down a scholarship to Notre Dame to enter V. M. I., has never ceased to amaxe us with his subtle humor, his amaz- ing powers of concentration and his artistic nature. We feel sure that in this case V. M. I. has succeeded in converting a Yankee to a creditable Southern gentle- man. John Steed Evans Murfreesboro, North Carolii Private, 4, 3, 2. 1: Methodist Club; Virginia Acad- emv of Science; Baseball, 4, 3. 2; Football, 4, 3: Bomb Staff, 1; Officer of the Guard Association. Steed is one of the few Brer Rats who has weath- ered four years of the Institute and is still dating the same girl. He is known among Doc CarrolPs boys as V.M.T. ' s gift to Randolph-Macon. ' A true Southern gentleman. Steed is known for fondness of parties from Lynchburg to Louisville. Ky. Although he has no definiti- plans for the future. John Steed ' s calm, sincere, and amiable manner wi ll undoubledly guar- antee his success in anvthing that he nnilertakes. James Harry Evers Genoa, Illinois 1951 Irmor Civil Engineering Private, 4, 3. 2, 1; American Society of Civil En- gineers; Wrestling, 4; Cavalrv Troop, 4; Fencing, 4, 3, 2; Yankee Club; Glee Qub; Officer of the Guard Association. We don ' t know of anyone to whom the term liberal civil applies better than to the Duck. Ingenuity personified is the Duck, who is the only person we know who ever won an intramural wrest- ling championship without ever getting on the mat. For being the last nian in the last platoon of Charlie company he certainly makes himself heard around the Institute, and the construction world will doubt- lessly hear from the Duck. John Henry Friend, Jr. Mobile, Alabaiiiu 1951 Armor Civii Enfiineerinf; Private, 4; Corporal, 3; Sergeant, 2; Captain, 1; American Society of Civil Engineers; Newman Club; Distinguished Military Student; Bomb Staff, 2; Who ' s Who in American Colleges; Track, 4. What is it that prompted our rich Uncle to accept Chico in the R.A.? Is it the shortage of ukulele players, crooners, or dancers? Possibly they need a handsome young officer to recruit WAC ' s, or maybe there ' s a demand for dreamers. These are only a few of his attributes to show what Jack is really like. Chico is the easy-going type, but nevertheless a leader with the ability to get things done efficiently. He ' ll do all right as a shavetail after June. t iw Sliui Fook Fung Canton, China 1951 Fielil Artillery Civil Engineering Private, 4 ; Corporal, 3 ; Sergeant, 2 ; Lieutenant, 1 ; American Society of Civil Engineers; Army Club. Gus has made his mark at V. M. I. by his single- minded desire to learn all he can about anything in the military line. He is also known for his devotion to duty as a non-com and an officer. A good student, he is sure to do well in his chosen profession — the Army. Gibson Stancell Gay Haymarket. Virginia 1952 Electrical Engine ring rd Association ; lers; Wrestling, Private, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Officer of the Gi American Institute of Electrical Engi: 3; Academic Stars, 2, 1. Gib found himself a home while here in the A. S. T. R. P. in 1944. In September of 1948 he returned as a brother rat of ' 52 for a three year stay minus the time he was in Washington with Cathy. He liked his academic work and did it well — the evidence is in the stars. He is sure to go a long way with his get up and go. ' i V 1 1 i - - 1 ' _ ' ' -asM «:, a. - m William Arthur Graf Watcrtown, New York James Russell Green, Jr. Rirhnioiul. Virginia 1951 Armor Pre-M((Uctil I ' rivate, 4: Ctn-pora!. 3: Sergeant, 2; Lieutenant, 1 ; Track Team, 4. I : S,, iiiiniing Team. 4, 3, Manager, 1 ; Glee Club, Bumiu Manager. 1 ; Virginia Academv of Scienie; Cailel Staff, 4; Turnout Staff, 3, Exchange Editor, 2; Bomb Staff, Circulation Manager. 1. A Pre-Mcfl from the Holy City of Richmond, Va., Russ has a well-balanced personality. He has firm convictions and does not mind expounding on them in any good honest argument or discussion. Combine with this a i leasing demeanor, and aggrrssi e attitude toward work, and a bent toward ibi- humorous even in ad ersi ' conditions, and yon lia c l{ii . In his case, success means an M.D. degree and a successful practice. lulnnlry Civil Engineering Private. 4. 3, 2, 1 ; Officer of the Guard Ass ociation ; Football, 4. 3, 2, 1; Baseball, 2, 1; Lacrosse, 4, 3, 2; Monogram Club, 3, 2, 1 ; Newman Club; American Society of Civil Engineers. -Beano was ' ' ' Beano. There is no other way to de:§cribe the easy going lad from upstate New York. In four years here nothing has made him step up his pace one bit. Despite this, Beano has acquired a multitude of friends and has achieved fame in several fields of athletic endeavor. Best known as a place kicking specialist, we have no doubt that ' Beano will score manv points through the remain- der of his life. Clyde Thomas Greeu Jr. Snftolk, Virginia 1951 Armor Civil Engineering Private, 4. 2, 1; Corporal, 3; Monogram Minstrel, 1 ; Tidewater Club. Vice President. 1 ; American So- ciety of Civil Engineers; Officer of the Guard Asso- ciation, President ; Honor Court and General Com- mittee, 1. Perhaps Abie ' s outstanding traits lie in his innate ability to make real friends, and his sincere regard for others. He has shown that he possesses great qualities of leadership, and has won the respect of all by heading the O. G. A. in his first class year. Khaki doesn ' t run too deep in Abie ' s blood, but whether in June he chooses the civilian or Army way of life, hi: per ( nality and sincerity are sure to place him in his riglitful position — on top. Robert Anthony Giithans Mobile, Alabama Chemistry lical Sotictv; Officer Private, 3, 2, 1 ; American Che of the Guard Association. Gooth came to V.M.I, from that noble institution of higher learning. Spring Hill College. Overcoming till ' (lilficiillies incurred in transferring, however, the Alohilf Kiil soon made for himself a permanent place in ihc hearts of his Brother Rats and his class- mates. ith a smile always on his face, Gooth has managed to survive the courses under the Butch and now looks forward to a better life of deep-sea fishing in the Gulf. (P William Alexander Hallett, Jr. Cheriton, Virginia 1947 Fii-lil Artillery Hislorr Private, 4, 3, 1 ; Sergeant, 2; Cheerleader, 4; Offi- cer of the Guard Association; Turnout Staff, 3, 2, Humor Editor, 1 ; Academic Stars, 2, 1 ; Distinguished Mihtarv Student; Hop Committee, 1; International Relations Club; Tidewater Club. Bill matriculated way back in June of 43, but, after finishing his rat year, he left for a tour of Japan at L iicle Sam ' s expense. A hard-working L.A. who is always ready for a party. Bill is the last Brother Rat of ' 47 to gather in the coveted Dip. Spending week ends at Mary Baldwin visiting a sweet young lady from South Carolina did not stop Bill from earn- ing academic stars for two years. His ready wit and pleasant ways will surely send this Eastern Shore lad to the top of his chosen field. George William Giiinn, Jr. Goshen. Virginia 1950-1} rmor Civil liugii Private, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; American Society of Ci ' neers; Officer of the Guard Association. :.ll,. Bill hails from Goshen, which lies in the hills just beyond Lexington. After breaking in his ' store- bought shoes, ' ' Sudsy ' undertook his duties as a Civil seriously. During his stay at the Institute. Bill has acquired many friends and the crown of ' Swain of Staunton. ' With a slide-rule in one hand, and a coonskin hat in the other, he will have little trouble in finding his rightful position in the world as an engineer. Herbert Lalliaiii Harris Lvn.hhiirK. Virginia Air Fo 19;W-I} Civil E, Private, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Dislinguished Military Student; Glee Club, President, 1; Tiirnoul Staff. 4, 3. Adver- tising Manager, 2: Business Manager. 1: Business Staff, Bomb, 3; Aca.l.niir Star-. 1. 3. 2: Tennis Team, 4, 3. 2, 1; Assistant lanag.r. ISa-k.-lhall. 3: Baptist Student Union; Lyn lil)nrg Clul.. Se.relarv-Treasurer, 3; American Society of Civil Engineers; Officer of the Guard Association. Herb has become the password for many of the organizations around V. M. I. While at the Institute Herb has not onlv excelled in an executive capacitv, hut he has also been a regular member of the tennis team and Honor Roll. On week ends he frequently goes to Lynchburg, nol in l because his home is there but because iniicli of his outside interest is at Macon, Herb will succeed at whatever he does, be it selling insurance or digging ditches! James Turner Hamlin HI Danville. Virginia 1951 Armor Private, 4; Corporal, 3; Sii tenant, 1; Bomb Staff, 4, 1: Methodist Club; TFTio ' s Who Virginia Academv of Science. Whos n ho in Amtrican C, and Jim certainly deserves it. Honor List I ' re-Meds. he also son of E Company for fou and numerous week ends Jin gay parties resembling a pag excellent taste extended to ch and song. This erstwhile, ei doubtcdiv find success in hi Wahoolan.l next vear. Pre-Medicnl ppiv Sergeant. 2; Lieu- Turnoul Staff. 4, 3, 2 ; ill American Colleges; Secretary. 2. 1. tlleges is quite an honor. One of the consistent was the Stonewall Jack- r years. On corps trips 1 could be seen at many e out of Esquire as his thes, fine wine, nbrvonic M.D. wi s studv of medici Sidney Allison Hannah Clifton Forge. irginia Che istr Private, 4, 2. 1; Corporal. 3: Methodist Club; Academic Stars, 2; Assistant Manager Track. 2; Manager Varsitv Cross i:onntrv. 1 : Manager Varsitv Track, 1; Amateur Radio Club; American Chemical Society. Often accused of being a misplaced E.E., Sid has exploited his electrical genius to the fullest advantage, and his remarkable electronic devices are a source of awe to most of the Corps. The watchdog and nurse- maid of the track teams, he still has time to devote to the ch niislr lab. where he also had earned dis- lin IJ n in the acad ' inic field. He was one of the few Inckv members of the Corps who hasn ' t missed an obvious shorlcoming of V. M. I.— women. William Joseph Hart, Jr. Uxbridge, Massachusetls Eugene Arviii Hawllioriie Keysville, Virginia Air Force English Private, 4. 1; Corporal, 3; Sergeant, 2; Bomb Staff, 3, 2, Associate Editor.l ; Cadel Staff, 3; Turnout Staff, 1; Varsity Golf, 3, 2, 1; Monogram Club, 3, 2, 1; Commanders, Co-Leader, 1 ; Officer of the Guard Association. Hoots is a transformed ' 51 who can do a little of everything. A great amount of his four years have been spent leering across a card table, but he has relieved the ascetic existence by spending time with his golf clubs and saxophone. !Vever lacking lovelies, Ooge has even tried writing identical letters to Maconite roommates. It is a good bet that he will never have to work too hard to keep him from enjoying life .i ulniund Haines Taylor Hay, Jr. Frankfort, Kentucky 1951 i Air Force History Private, 4; Corporal, 3: Sergeant, 2; Liculcnaitit, 1; Football. 4. 3. 2, 1: Wrestling, 4; Track. 4; Fencing, 2: Intcrnalional Relations Club; Dramatic Club. Like a Kentucky thoroughbred walking away from the field. That ' s how the sportswriters de- scribed Taylor ' s spectacular run against Army, the run that launched =hinf on the road to distinction. Since then a season ' s fine play at defensive end, a lieutenancy in F Company, and a Regular Air Force Commission have come in rapid succession for this handsome Hill-Billv. Now as he goes to the gate for the Derby of Life, we feel o in betting on Taylor — to win. 1951 Electr „ Engine Private, 4; Corporal, 3; Color Sergeant, 2; Lieu- tenant, 1; Lacrosse, 4, 3, 2; Monogram Club; Honor Court, 1 ; General Committee, 1 ; American Institute of Electrical Engineers; Distinguished Militarv Stu- dent. Years from now when recollections of our Cadet days are somewhat vague, the memory of the old man will still be clear. Bill ' s quiet, easy going man- ner wins instant respect and friendship, which in turn has propelled him into positions on the General Committee. Honor Court, and A.I.E.E. Added to Bill ' s other accomplishments are a saber and a varsity monogram; the result being a well-roun«led cadet- ship. Considering past performances, we see nothing but success for Bill in the future. Charles Eugene Held La vren -eljiirg. Tennessee 1951 Air Force Pre-Meilical Private, 4, 1 ; Corporal, 3 ; Sergeant, 2 ; Officer of the Guard Assoriation; Newman Club; Virginia Acad- emy of Science. This placid Tennessean has run the course of V.M.I, life, pre-medics, ' ' Sugar Checks, ' and L.A. afternoons, with a calm serenity which has always made him master of the situation. Quiet, dependable, and sturdy of character. Gene has never failed to find humor in life, and has gained more than his share of friends here. ' ' Sacks ' ' has worked hard and he will gain the success that he deserves after he leaves V.M.I. Willard Miiriell Hays Lewisburg. Tennessee 1951 infimlry History Private, 4. 3, 1 ; Sergeant, 2; International Rela- tions Club; Varsity Football, 4. 3. 2. 1; Officer of the Guard Association. From out of middle Tennessee came V.M.I. ' s Great Dissenter, Willard Hays. As a rat, the old cadetsj used to ask him questions to hear him talk, and b.4 has been talking ever since. Just tell him about it and he ' s agin it. Clad in his chlamys and beret VX ' illard can be heard expounding loudly on any sub- ject from Socrates to Denise Darcel. or from Strength and Health to Life of Ancient Greece. Thomas Lyle Hedge Dublin, Virginia 1951 Air Fo Civil Eiisiii Private, 4; Corporal, 3; Sergeant, 2; Lieutenant, 1; Football, 4, 3, 2. 1; Wrestling, 4; Baseball. 4, 3; Monogram Club, 3, 2, I; Methodist Club; Roanoke Club ; American Society of Civil Engineers. Dublin ' s o«ii Chubby Hedge dropped in on us from the 82nd Airborne Divi ion. In addition to having 19 jumps to his credit and a tour of duty overseas, Chubby was an outstanding linebacker for the Flying Squadron. He has been a fine student and has gained the rank of Lieutenant in Easy Com- pany. There is no doubt in our minds that Chubby will find success and happiness wherever he goes. n i.:.| H If- L IH VW s. .„, -f . ... ... ■ _ ; . ' • John Augustus Herring Richard Erwin Herrmann Richmond, Virginia 1951 Armor Electrical Engineering Private, 4, 3. 2, 1; Officer of the Guard Associa- tion; Army Rifle Team, 1; American Institute of Electrical Engineers; Cailet Staff, 4, 3, 2, 1. Rich ' s full page spread in the R.T.D. in his first few days at the institute was an act of fate. However, it was not such an unpredictable force that won for him the many friendships he enjoys : rather it was his tactful, unselfish, and unassuming personality. These traits coupled with his diligence as an E.E. will carry him a long wav towards success. jp. Henry B. Higby, Jr. Chillicothe, Ohio 1931 Infantry Civil Enginee Private, 4. 3, 2, 1; Polo Team, 4; Cavalry Tr 4; Fencing Team, 4; Pistol Team, 3; Rifle Team, 3, 2, 1; Methodist Club; International Relations Club; American Society of Civil Engineers ; Officer of the Guard Association. Those that gripe the loudest spend the most time here. Hap came in August, 1945, and left in June. 1951, still agitating. Some of that time was spent in the Philippines with the Air Force and some in the E.E. Dept, Hap ' s first love is horses, then guns and finally women. Hap is looking forward to the para- troopers where everyone starts at the top. St. Petersbui 195 ;, Florida Erig(is i Corporal, 3 ; Sergeant, 2 ; Canterbury Manager, 1; Officer of the Guard Private. 4, I Club. Publiciti Association. After ten years of military prep and a semester at W. L., John still came to the Institute where his rat year was not unusual — he didn ' t like it either! The ubiquitous Mr, Herring was always heard before being seen — whistling Beethoven, Bifet, or something else. Being no martinet, he quickly developed a pas- sion for graduation. With an eye on Priiiceton, he will serve with rest of us until we all return to being citizen soldiers. ) m j m Force Eweii Jackson Hill IlampUm, Vir-inia J95i Civil Eiifi Private. 4, 2, 1 ; Corporal, 3; Varsitv Football. 4, 3, 2, 1; Wrestling, 4; Basketball Manager, 2, 1; Lacrosse, 4, 3, 2 ; President Athletic Council, 1 ; Cadet Staff, 1; Bomb Staff. 1; American Society of Civil Engineers; Officer of the (iuard Association; Tide- water Club. - Sookie s love for the game of football is equalled by few and he soon proved that a good little man is as good as a good big man. Sookie ' s great love for athletics was demonstrated by his participation in several spoils as plaver, writer, and manager. He was M-lrrlrd rnsidcnl of the Athletic Council during his lirsl class vt ' ar. Sookie was also a charter member of the exclusive M.D.A. Club which is composed of abstainers and non-smokers who demonstrate a great deal of personal character. :ii Joe Tom Howartl Air Force Pre-Medical Private, 4, 1; Corporal. S; .Sergianl, 2; Officer of the Guard Association ; Track Manager. 2 ; Assistant Track Manager, 3 ; Southwest Virginia Cluh ; Virginia Academv of Science; Cavalrv Troop, 4; Turnout Staff, 4, 3, 2. Do vou remember the sounded like a Model-A gel Joe Tom. Hcd just iol l hii enjoving it. and ihaTs the life enjoying it; and as : to en.jov it just as he ' s doll Rats, met him. ise in barracks that ig started? That was If a ioke and he was ,av he ' ll go through : I.D. helping others since we. his Brother Gor«lon Diiane Holloway Messick, irginia 1951 Fiehl trlillt-ry History Private. 4. 3. 2. 1; Officer of the Guard Associa- tion: . lethodist Cluh: International Relations Club; Bonih Staff. 4; Turnout Staff. 3. 2. 1. Flash is one of the bovs — alwavs has been and alwavs v ill be. He is the personification of roman- ticism: he li rs and sleeps it. Adventure is his by- word. Ile ll lake a chance on anything, and the only gamble he has ever lost was the War Between the States, and he won ' t admit that. For a true friend, a party boy, an associate, or a lover. Flash will stay on top. He is the type you want around when the fight- ing is the thickest. Augustus Bennett Jones III Quitman. Georgria 1950-B Infantry Pre-Medical Private, 4. 3. 2, 1 ; Officer of the Guard Associa- tion; Armv Club; Virginia Academv of Science; Radio Club: Bomb Staff, 4. Abe came to V. M. I. from away down in South Georgia, and he is i roud of it. An eas -g inp fellow, Abe is popular illi cvervone in barrarU iMcpt the rats. He should have the title of Master liulUhooter ' in barracks. JusI ask him about the lime the cops stopped him in Macon. Ga. One of Doc. Carrol ' s boys, Abe has been accepted at Emory University School of Medicine. ? e wish him lots of luck in his chosen pijgfe ola ' ' ' Li Branch Jordan Baltimore, Maryland 1952 Marine Corps History Private, 3, 2, 1 ; Lacrosse, 3; Officer of the Guard Association. One of the staunchest supporters of the ' ' system ' ' is reluctantiv Iea ing V.M. I. via the front door, and is taking the glory road with the VSMC. - ' Bo ' has already laid claim to fame by taking more week ends his rat vear than the average first classman. No more will the rallying cry of I ' ve got Mine ring over the stoop; gone will be the stud and the zoot suit, but the good old Joe will be remembered. ,lir Fo Joseph Francis Innian, Jr. Richmond. Virginia 1931 e Civil Ens I fig Private, 4, .3; First Sergeant, 2; Lieutenant, 1; Rifle Team, 4, 3, 2; Glee Club; American Society of Civil Engineers; Distinguished Militarv Student; Richmond Club; Civil Air Patrol. Joe is one of the ' ' Holy City boys with future aspects of the Suicide Troops. ' ' or the Marine Corps. He is a typical example of one of V ' ncle Buzz ' s Boys and has b een so for all four years, with some fleeting thoughts of graduate school in sanitary or concrete. His determination and drive in what he likes will surely have a great deal to do with his eminent success. --S William Thomas Kilby Suffolk, Virginia 1950-B Armor Cii U Engineering Private, 4, 2. 1 j Corporal, 3; Wrestling, 4, 3; Rifle Team, 2, 1. Tom ' ' has made a name for himself by his numer- ous escapades in the barracks and his successes with the fair sex. At the same time, he has found lime to shoot on the rifle team and be one of the most active of the OGA officers. As one of Buzz ' s boys he has shown ability, which, combined with his person- ality, should take him a lon way toward the top in the outside world. Infantry John Hartley Jordan, Jr, Kirkwood, Missouri 1951 History Private, 4; Corporal, 3; Sergeant, 2; Lieutenant, 1; Hop Committee; Monogram Club, 3, 2, 1 ; President, Class of 1951; Wrestling, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Southern Con- ference 127-pound champion, 1: Who ' s Who in American Colleges. Compensating for his small size, Johnny has de- veloped a large personality. His popularity with his Brother Rats is attested by his election as Class Presi- dent for four years. With the courage to carry out his convictions and the stamina to enforce them, John need have no qualms about later life. Frans B. Rafael Kastpel Infantry Santiago, Chile 1951 History Private. 4, 1 ; Corporal. 3 ; Sergeant. 2 ; Newman Club, Treasurer. 2 ; Turnout Staff. 4. 3. 2. Editor, 1 ; Cadet Staff. 4. 3. 2; Bomb Staff. 2, Associate Editor, 1; International Relations Club; Officer of the Guard Association. No! I swam over. The no ' is usually the first word uttered in Frans ' many statements made during the course of his dav. As a rat he was known to the Thirds as the Misto who swam over from the Netherlands. The Dutchman is a self-acclaimed thinker who actuallv thinks. His oflicial organ is the V. M. 1. Turnout, of which he is the Editor. Our liter- ary genius is well known among the ladies who frequent the hops. After all, he is Dutch, tall, and blonde. Maurice Anderson King, Jr. Richmond, Virginia 19S1 Alfred Davy Kneessy Louisville, Kentucky 1951 Armor Ciril Engineering Private, 4; Corporal, 3; Sergeant, 2; Battalion Adjutant, 1; Distinguished Military Student; Glee Cluh; Canterbury Club; American Society of Civil Engineers. Dave, the only Southerner in barracks with a Yankee accent, has more than proved himself in friendliness and Brother Rat spirit by housing his visiting classmates by the dozen in his hometown. by dispensing an endless supply of cigarettes to both temporary and permanently out ' Brother Rats, and by many other gestures, both small and great. Awaiting him in the post-graduation world is a lot of opportunity for success, and a girl, affectionately known as ' Terry. John White Lanermau Ridg lod. New Jersey 1951 Infantry History Private, 4, 3, 2, 1; Bomb Staff, 4; Newman Club, Vice President, 1; International Relations Club: Cadet Staff, 1; Turnout Staff, 1; Wrestling, 2, 1; Officer of the Guard Association; Yankee Club. Well known in barracks for resolute performance of business. Jack has also kept the Corps up to date with world affairs through his vivid and colorful i)rose in the Cadet. Though mild-mannered and soft- spoken, this flaxen youth has proven himself capable on the wrestling mat. Though reticent when asked about the one and only back home in New Jersey, he seldom overlooks an opportunity to pour forth his undiminishing reservoir of facts and figures on hotels around the globe. -Medical mt, 2; Officer of 4, 3, 2, 1; Rat 3, 2. Head Che Private, 4, 1; Corporal, 3; S the Guard Association; Wrestii Track, Manager, 2; Cheerleade leader, 1; Presbyterian Club; Richmond Club; V ginia Academy of Science; Turnout Staff, 3. Hailing from the Holy City, ' ' this T.J. cadet-corps captain, became quickly adjusted to barracks life, and soon was a live-wire in school activities. His quick body, and pleasing personality helped to make him one of the two rat cheerleaders. This woman idolizer and bridge shark soon found himself as one of Doc s boys. After three years with a microscope he t urned his attention to pilot training. Fly along kid and your goal in life will be yours for the asking. Mitchell Payne LuMreiioe, Jr. Clifloii Forsc Virginia 1950-B Air Force History Private, 4; Corporal, 3; Sergeant, 2; Lieutenant, 1; International Relations t:lul); Roanoke Club; Presbv- terian Club; Distinguished Military SlufUnl. As another firm believer in the aflernoon nap. this handsome lad also elinse the L. A. (V.) course, and learned how to sleep «ilii .■ .« wide open. With a brilliant background in tin- Marines. Mike hopes to return to the Corps, lull this lime as an officer. His manv friends still at lli.- hislilule will miss the cheerful and fri.ii.lh sii.il.-. I ul our good Uncle is getting a darn good man. I ' o both Mike and his lovely bride we all sav good luck, and renumber us till we meet again. William Dewey Laiierniaii, Jr. Rirlgewood. New Jersey 1949-IB Air force Civil En iuoerins Private, 4, .S. 2. 1 ; Football, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Wrestling, 3, 2. 1 ; Lacrosse, 3, 2 ; Monogram Club, 2, 1 ; New- man Club; Yankee Club; Glee Club; Army Club; Cadet Staff, 1; Bomb Staff, 1; American Society of Civil Engineers. Country came to us as an unfinished product of the 49-B s as a result of a patriotic tour with the colors. Big ill stature and big in heart. Bill ' s good nature an l warm geniTosity immediately established his popularity among his adopted classmates. Al- though no sharp-shooter on grades, Country bad his own philosophy about the academics. His grid- iron prowe iS, however, was firmly attested by New York reporters after the Army scrap. We are confi- dent that Bill ' s attributes will melt any of his future obstacles. Rohert Randolph Laville Plafiuemine. Louisiana i9.5i Air Force Pre-Medical Private. 4. 3. 2, 1 ; Officer of the Guard Associa- tion: Virginia Academv of Science; Newman Club, President, 1 ; Air Force Rifle Team. 2. How can we ever forget Lil Doc and his endless tales of the cane fields? Small in stature, this fiery representative of the Bayou state has shed a little of his sparkling personalitv on all of us, and has shown us the light-hearted side of life here at V.M.L How- ever he has never allowed his zest for living to over- shadow his studies as a pre-medical student. Here is one brother rat who will never let the cold, cruel world g t him down. William John Leek Rockville Center. New York 19S1 Air Force Civil Enni. Private, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Officer of the Guard Assooiation; Football, 4. 3, 2, 1; Basketball, 2; Baseball, 3, 1; IVewman Club ; Yankee Club ; Aiuerioan Society of Civil Engineers. Always ready to give anything a whirl, whether it be football, basketball, baseball, or a tough oaleulus problem. Bill ha usually made gooil on e ,■rMhing he tried. IIi broth ' r rats have no doulu lli:il he will continue lo do the same when he leaver llie iii lilute, and know that he will make as many more true friends in the future as he will leave behind him at V.AI.I. John Edgar Lenile Stephens City, Virginia 1951 liifniitry Civil Eiigiiieeriiip Private, 4, 1; Corporal, 3: Sergeant, 2; Officer of the Guard Association; Lutheran Club; Northern Vir- ginia Club; American Society of Civil Engineers. Not too manv people have heard of Stephens Cilv. but those of V.M.I, have heard of Lendey of Stephens City. Old Lem had a hard time getting through the Institute, but he did it. and mav it be said that he has left a lot of friends that will miss him. If a man can be considered rich by the number of friends he has, then Lem is a millionaire in his own right. All of us will long remember his calm, cool, collected and confident outlook. hifnntry Rufus Cohiiore Lazzell Huntington, West Virginia i950 History Private, 4, 1; Corporal, 3; Supply Sergeant, 2; Captain, 1; International Relations Club; Dramatic Club; Horseshow Team, 4. This barrack ' s demagogue burst upon the Virginia Military Institute from the fens of West Virginia and slowly began his rise to military and dramatic fame. Combining basic military knowledge with a flam- boyant personality, ' ' Rufe rose lo tin- position of Captain of Company B. Not one to neglect the more interesting facts of life. ' Rufe never returns to our Bastille from weekend without having made a con- quest. Rufe will go far in his chosen field — the Armv. T l f; Roger Martin Little II Valentine, Nebraska 1951 Infantry History- Private 4; Corporal, 3; Sergeant, 2; Lieutenant, 1; Distinguished Military Student; Army Club; Inter- national Relations Club; Fencing Team, 4, 3, 2; Monogram Club, 2. 1. ' Rog ' will undoubtedly be the only paratrooper with lead-filled boots to make sure he goes down in- stead of up. Still, their gain is V.M.I s loss. The little man with the cheery smile and friendly ' ' hello ' to everyone will be greatly missed. A true L. A., close friend of Bacchus, and connoisseur of lovelies, Rog is well known from Roanoke to Chicago- r N John Adelbert Lydeii, Jr. Natchez, Mississippi 1951 Armor Pre-Medicfil Private, 4, 3, 2, 1; Officer of the Cuard Associa- tion; Virginia Acadeiuv of Science; (ilee Club; New- man Club; Assistant Trainer: Boiiih Staff, 1. This handsome wonian-killer South. Not only was Johnny a su matriculation in 1947. but als tears ago. Known to all men ii liails from the deep .rise to V.M.I. upon to his parents 20 barracks as a phe- nomenal fellow, he was one of Doc s tloys as a pre- nied and one of Herb ' s as a trainer, truly a very desirable achievement. He is one all around ' ' good guy, easy to get along with, friendly, known by all, sniart, and sure to succeed. John William Lowflen, Jr. McKeesport, Pennsylvania 1951 Field Artillery Cilil Engineering Private, 4; Corporal, 3; Supply Sergeant, 2; Lieu- tenant, 1; Distingnished Military Student; Army Club; American Societv of C.ivil Engineers: Football, 4, 3, 2. 1 : Monogram Club. 3, 2. 1 ; Track, 4. Jack is one of the few men in the corps who can be considered a scholar, an athlete and a soldier. It has been his life-long ambition to become an artil- lery officer. By his stern determination his rathood dreams have come true. Not too many cadets real- ize it. but Cuddles is quite the lover in McKees- |)orl. If von don ' t believe it, ask the starrv-eved •Babs. Joseph Samuel Mieliael Marfiak East Rulherford, New Jcrisey 1951 Infantry Civil Enginrcring Private, 4, 3, 2, 1; Officer of the Guard Associa- lioii; American Society of Civil Engineers; Yankee Clul ; Newman Club; Model Railroad Club. Since he wore an ashtray-breastplate to parade Iwo years ago, Joe has been slated for the not unpleasant free Thursday afternoons of FCP. If not P, E. bound or sacked in. Bald Eagle can he found discoursing on oysters or cursing 1-A Slruclnrc- . It , by a miracle, the Army doesn ! get him, Joe hopc!- for a job with the U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survev. Thomas Lewis Marr St. Petersburg. Florida Hista Private, 4, 3, 2, 1; Officer of the Guard Associa- tion; Distinguished Military Student; Monogram Minstrel, 1; Glee Club; Hop Committee; Interna- tional Relations Club; Lutheran Club; Cadet Staff, 3, 2, 1; Associate Editor, 1951 Bomb. A true son of the South, ' Buzz ' s Brother Rats have always found him with a heart as warm as the climate from which he hails. Always ready for a good time or a good joke, he has still found time from his extra-curricular activities to make far above average grades. To Buzz goes our best for him and Charlotte, whom he is marrying shortly after gradua- tion. ja s Hiarol3 Marsliall Louisa. Virginia Civil Engine Sergeanl, 2: Lieii- V Student ; American seball. 3; Wrestling. 4: Corporal. 3; Colo tenant, 1 ; Distinguished Militar Societv of Civil Engineers: Ba 3. 2, i. Louisa, after 5 years of no representation at V.M.L, finally mustered enough strength to send one of her red-headed farmer-sons to the Institute. She did well bv this deed, for Jim has been outstanding in all phases of cadet life. A D. M. S. and a Civil brow, Jim has also put in manv hours of work on the mat for the Big Red Team. It is with a sure knowledge of his successful future that we send him out into this hungry world. Clai-ence Edward May, Jr. Brirlg.-waler, Virginia 1951 il ii.s Private. 4; Coi Cmlet Staff, 4; A Distinguished Milit I, 3; Sergeant. 2: Captai eietv of Civil Engii Student. Relenlle slv iri.l with himself. Kil.li.- i generous and unerili ' al  ilh others. That he i-. Caplain of ihe Regimental Itan.l and also a Dislingnislied Aliiitarv Student are au.ple proofs of Eddi.V niililar ahilitv. Far from heing a n( ice in the art of uinning hearts among the fairer sex. Kd has nnuM leniiiiine friends from Bridgewaler to Louisville. The niemorv of four pleasant years with him will follow all of us of 31. St. Julien Ravenel Marshall, Jr. Vi ashington, D. C. Field Arlille Cbentistry Private. 4: Corporal. 3: Sergeant, 2; Lieutenant, 1; Amateur Radio tluh. President, 1; American Chem- ical Societv: And)a ail r Club; Distinguished MiUtary Student; Academic Stars, 2; Cadet, Advertising Man- ager, 1. I want college lifei So said Mrs. Marshall ' s little bov iip« n his return to barracks this year, and the tall, studious lad meant just that. The Duke last year ioiind him taking part in every party. ' Sem dash, and doping-off detail in barracks, while inain- taining his studvin tars ' and hav down. Whether its R.A. or F..M.F.. Ray will win through by his sharp wit. dry humor and winning personality. George Motier Maxwell Augusta, Georgia 1951 Air Force Electrical Engineering Private, 4; Corporal. .3; Sergeant. 2; Lieutenant. 1; (;olf. 4, 3, 2. 1; Swimming, 4. 3. 2; American Insiiliile of Electrical Engineers. President, 1; Distin- guished Military Student. The majority of us look upon George with respect as well as fondness, for he possesses an amazing adeptness at everything he attempts. In the short time we have known him, George has excelled in just about every field that V.M.I, has had to offer, including the Military, the Academic, and the Athletics — quite a record by our standards. His amiable personality, his easy-going manner, and his sturdy character are only a few. For George we have no cause to worry, for we know that success will come natural to him. gs? y William McCallum III Newport News, Virginia 1951 Force Civil Engineering Private, 4, 2, 1 ; Corporal, 3; Officer of the Guard Association; Tidewater Club: American Society of Civil Engineers; Presbyterian Club; Chairman, Ring Committee; Presbvterian Club, President, 3, 2; Turn- out Staff, 2, 1; Bomb Staff, 2, 1, Associate Editor, 1. Bill, after having spent a few months of leisure here at the Institute while in the Army, fell in love with the place and returned. His reputation became imbedded in the corps during his third class year when he disciplined the rats. Bill was truly an asset to his class inasmuch as he designed our beloved class ring, and was ever present in the Post Exchange to give us the, courage to face our next ordeal. Bill is both a diaiogii xid penciHartist. Albert Wilson McDaniel Mt. Sterling, Kentucky 1951 Field Artillery History Private, 4, 2, 1; Corporal, 3; International Rela- tions Club ; Presbyterian Club, Vice President, .3 ; Army Club. This Kentucky gentleman left his mint julep be- hind to come to V.M.I., where his inherent stoicism and effusive personality were to enlighten our some- what glum atmosphere. Anyone who has heard that loud and catching laugh will bear witness to that. One of the few bucking ' First Class Privates, he always had his saber manual ready for action. With his interest and career in the artillery, and his L. A. background, those stars aren ' t far awa.v. Frank Riicker Mt-Allisler, Jr. Arlington, Virginia 1951 Air Force Civil Engineering Private, 4. 3, 2, 1 ; Officer of the Guard Asso- ciation; Track. 4; Presbvterian Club; Ambassador Club; Distinguished Military Student. Buzz ' s pride and the heart of the civil depart- ment, Mae, matriculated from the wilds of Pulaski — he ' s proud of the fact, too. Overlooked when cadet officers were sycophantically picked, he marched un- perturbed to the top in military via the Distinguished Student route. He missed hooking his wagon to academic stars by tenths of a point several times, but nothing ever upset him, and to say that he is one of the Institute ' s practical engineers would be a reserved compliment. A George Siiead McVeigh L iirhlmrg. Virginia 1951 Field Arlillery Civil Engifieeriiis Private, 4, 3, 2. 1 ; Historian, Class of 1951, 3, Vice President, 2, 1 ; Offieer of the Guard Association ; Track, 4; American Society of Civil Engineers; Lynch- burg Club. looking for ••Peaches. or any other name they could irse all these synonyms conld ne person — George McVeigh. Whenever George managed to break away front the Garden Spot of the South ' (Lynchburg), he spent his time at the Institute making numerous friends and quite a record for himself. W ith his qualities of leadership and his ability to make friends, we know that he will make an equally good record in the future. Someone was alwa Bones, or • Mac, i think of offhand. Of . apply to, or mean only Rifliard Francis McFarliii Little Rock, Arkansas 1951 hffaiitry Chemistry Private, 4, 2, 1 ; Corporal, 3; Officer of the Guard Association ; Football, 3, 2, 1 ; Wrestling, 3, 1 ; Track, 4, 3, 2, 1; American Chemical Societv; Academic Slars, 4, 2; Who ' s Who in .4,iierican Colleges; Bag- nail Scholarship: L. D. all Scholarship; C d. O. M. Baldinger Scholarship. One of the faithful upholders of his native State of Arkansas, Dick has brought credit to this State not only as a brilliant student whose name was constantly on the honor list, but as an athlete in football, wrestling, and track. He is also the holder of a num- ber of academic scholarships. Founder of the M.D.A. (Milk Drinkers of America), he has himself main- tained the highest standards of character. George Clifton McGee Richmond, Virginia 1951 History Club; Fencing •ises. thoughts poetry-tfuoting rge was a true knowl- edge brought him in close contact with the masters, from whence developed his delight in life ' s finer things, to supplement his already happy-go-lucky philosophy. These attributes will certainly mark him as ' a person in demand and insure a successful fulnre. Private, 4, 2. 1; Corporal, 3; Gle Team. Whenever the name Gaylord will iinme dialely turn to the dappei playboy of barracks. The debonair Ci L.A. in every sense of the word. His thirst f X X Carl Gooch Meador, Jr. Norton, Virginia 1951 Field Artillery Civil Engineering Private, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Officer of the Guard Associa- tion ; Monogram Minstrel,!; Southwest Virginia Club; American Society of Civil Engineers; Cadet Staff, 3, 2. Gooch s friendly personality is only exceeded by his quick mind. Being one of the most congenial B.R. ' s, he will always find it easy to mix in any crowd. His classmates will remember him for his willingness and eagerness to help them to clarify ' ' foggy ' ' studies. Though he enjoyed his sack time, he found time to work all the crossword puzzles and to read all the books he could find. V.M.I. ' s loss of Gooch will most assuredly be someone else ' s gain. rjoiiathan L. Minear Washington, D. C. 1951 Infantry Civil Engiii Private, 4; Corporal, 3; Battalion Sergeant Major, 2; Lieutenant, 1; Rifle Team; American Society of Civil Engineers; Distinguished Military Student. As may be seen by his record. Jon has maintained his military standing throughout his cadetshij). He was one of the six V.M.I, men allowed to attend the Corps of Engineer ' s summer camp where he was rated first in his company. In barracks Jon has provided much amusement by his escapades, and more enter- tainment with his striking personality and witticisms. Following in his father ' s footsteps in the Corps of Engineers, he will be one of the best. Glenn S. Meader, Jr. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1951 Field Artillery Electrical Engineering Private, 4, 1; Corporal, 3; Sergeant, 2; Officer of the Guard Association; Yankee Club; Varsitv Rifle Team, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Army Club, President, 1; Pistol Team, 3, 2; American Institute of Electrical Engi- neers; Distinguished Military Graduate. Glenn is one of those Army Brats of many ad- dresses who came to the Institute for the purpose of gaining a Regular Army Commission. Vi ' hile work- ing towards this goal, he was also getting a workout in that man-kilter course. Electrical Engineering. Leaving the academic side, we could find party-loving Glenn in the midst of almost any good party at the Institute or away. We will hear big things from this 30-year man, who will carry on V.M.I. ' s traditions of Duty, Honor, and Country. _.L. Theodore Feihl Morton, Jr. Fort Worth, Texas 1951 History p- 4, 1 ; Corporal, 3 ; Sergeant, 2 ; Officer of oball. 4. 2. 1 J Texas Club, Cluli: Arniv Club. the Guard Association ; B President, 1 ; Presbyteria For four vears Tex has fiirnishcfl the Brother Rat class of ' 51 with hammers, nails, sa«s, cowboy boots, and just about anvthing thev needed. Between playing checkers on his L.A. schedule card and catching for the baseball team, he has spent much of his time managins the affairs of the mightv Texas Club. A talenlcd jM.lilician and ladies man. his brother rats ha e unanimously voted him the person ' ' ' most likel to become President of the Republic of Texas. Raphael Dozier Moiicrief , Jr. Houston, Texas 1951 Civil E, gineering Private, 4, 1 ; Corporal, 3 ; Sergeant, 2 ; Officer of the Guard Association; Baptist Club; Glee Club, Li- brarian, .3, 2. Vice President and Student Director, 1 ; Texas Club. Secretary. 1. Ray has expended his Texas enthusiasm on almost everjthing but studying. His musical ability w n him recognition in the band, and in his pet interest, the Glee Club. He used his charm on a girl downtown, wh« re he spent a fantastic auiount of time. In bar- racks he establish ' ! a repntati n as an ardent disciple  f the Obi Corps aiifl inspired terror among the numbers of three rat classes. Williiam Elliott Mooi-man, Jr. Glouc sIer. Virginia Artnar Civil Engineering Private, 4, 3, 1; Sergeant, 2; Canterbury Club; Wrestling Team. 4, 3, 2, 1 ; International Relations Club; Cadet Staff. Feature Editor. 1. ster Court House, which is in lishment. Bill, better known as I v.ry active member of the stitute. During he first string However these ds of the Civil social duties at Hailing from (Mouc itself no minor a ' ' .m| mnscl.s, ■ has b -.n a v.rv active Cmlet staff (luring his stay at the I the past year he has also been 1.37 pounder on the wrestling tean ar luous duties coupled with the ti course have not kept him from hi the nearby girls ' schools. His friendly and going manner have won him many friends i; racks. -X William Long; Nelson eir vood, Virginia Air Force Historx Private, 4; Corporal, 3; Supply Sergeant, 2; Cap- tain, 1 ; Hop Committee, President, 1 ; Varsity Track, 3; Glee Club; Methodist Club; International Relations Club; Tidewater Club; Distinguished Military Stu- dent. Be it a hop, military function, or party, the man at the helm is usually Bill. From the moment he matriculated Bill has been partial to the niililary. and in this respect his abilities have gaiiuul him a cadet captaincy and the designation, Distingui herl Military Student. Attributes of sincerity, good person- ality, and interests in his associates have combined to make Bill most popular as a friend and leader. Proml d Bradford Nichol, Jr-i Arlington, Virginia 1951 Armor Civil Eiif ineering h 3; ■ant, 2; Officer of lent; Lacrosse, 4, of Civil Engineers; Ambas- Club. 2, 1; Monogram Min- Private, 4, 1 ; Corpoi the Guard Association, 3, 2; American Socieli sador Chib; Monogram strel, 1. The ' ' Boarding School Boy ' ' «ame to us with the cosmopolitan air of a Navy Junior, which enabled him to fit right into the V.M.I, way of life. His fame here rests on his tireless, but successful, efforts to preserve two institutions which he loves most : the O.G.A. and the honorable sport of Lacrosse — he has served us well in both capacities. He is a go-getter ' ' in every sense of the word and if the past is any indication of the future, Nick will always be on top. Rohert Douglas Moss Chevy Chase, Maryland 1951 Infantry Civil Euy inccrin Private, 4, 1; Corporal, 3; Sergeant, 2; Officer of ihc Guard Association; Track, 4; Methodist Club; American Society of Civil Engineers. After serving several years in Uncle Sam ' s Army, Bob decided to continue military life, and entered V.M.L as a brother rat of ' 51. Despite the academic hardships, Bob has managed to fight and gain success academically and militarily. A reserved individual with a serious side embodying a fine and unwavering sense of honor and sincerity, R. D. finally found his goal in life at Madison College and concentrated his first class vear on gaining that diploma and that gal. Dewey Harrison Nolaiid, Jr. Alexandria, Vir |:iiiia 1952 Field Artillery Civil Engineering Private, 4, 3, 2, 1; Officer of the Guard Associa- tion; American Societv of Civil Engineers; Rifle Team, 3, 2, 1. During the three vear . that have passed since Soapy joined our academic class, he has steadily lost hair, but to compensate for this, he has gained many friends. His compliments have started many lively discussions and have been instrumental in pro- viding humor for fellow convicts. Keep up the good work. Dewey, and the future will provide no problem loo big for vou to st)!vc. John Lee Nichols Kane, I ' ennsvlvania Air Force Civil Engineering Private, 4, 3, 2, I ; American Society of Civil En- gineers; Riding Club; Officer of the Guard Associa- tion; Yankee Club. After serving overseas with the Air Corps, Nick decided to come to the Institute to receive his degree in Civil Engineering. Aloug with his regular academic and military curriculum, Nick became interested in the scenic beauty of the surrounding mountains, and on many a leave day, he could be found out run- ning the ridges. His easy-going disposition, and knack of making friends will insure him of a brilliant career in the Armv. Karl Noerr Stamford, Connecticut 1951 Air Force Civil Engineering Private. 4. 3. 2, I ; Officer of the Guard Associa- tion ; American Societv of Civil Engineers ; Yankee Club; Model Railroad Club; Methodist Club; Glee Club. This Connecticut Yankee in King Ollie ' s Courtyard has made a great success of his college career. Despite his evenings spent in the nether regions of barracks working on the model railroad layout, and his nights spent warbling with the Glee Club, he has managed to maintain a secure position among Uncle Buzzes brows. His cheerful disposition, friendly manner, and unfailing ability to come through with the goods, have made him well liked by all who have known him. X Cove Vincent O ' Neill San Francisco, California .1 Private, 4, 1 ; Corpo Sooietv of Civil Engint Civil Engineering al, 3; Sergeant, 2; American rs; Basketball, 4; Tennis, 4, 1; Ne an Club; Officer of the (;uard Assoeiali. Silver-haired ' Pop O ' Neill will go down as a legend in the niindi of all who knew him. We can never recall our days al V.IVI.I. without picturing Pop in one of his many extracurricular activities. He was not only a star Stoop-trotter, ' but also played creditable games of tennis and bridge. His dry wit and great sense of humor have endeared him to all of us. Good Luck, Pop, the world is yours. Richard Lacy Owen Richmond. Virginia Air Force Civil Engineering Private, 4, 2, 1 ; Corporal, 3; Varsity Football, 2, 1; Monogram Club, 1 ; American Society of Civil En- gineers; Officer of the Guard Association. From the Holy City came one of Buzz ' s most easy going, good-natured civils who immediately adopted the name of Pierre, the Great Lover. For four years, the football season found Dick at football jjractice in which he won his 3Ionogram to become a Monograni Clubber, His winning ways and pleasing personality assure Dick of success in doing anything. Victor Parks III Petersburg, Virginia 1951 Ar...or V J j Ci.i, E,„,...r,.„ Private, 4, 3, 2, 1; Officer of the (;iiard -M)cia- tion; American Societv of Civil Engineers; Aloiiogram Club, 3, 2, 1; Track team, 4, 3; Swimming leani, 4, 3, 2, Captain, 1. Skip ' s athletic ability is surpassed only by his friendlinesss and his personality. He-has starred for four years on V.M.L ' s crack swimming teams, and this season was elected to the position of captain. In addi- tion to his athletics- Vic possesses an easy, likeable personality, which has made him a welcome addition to every party or gathering of his ' Brother Rats. He also has the intelligence with which to master the civil course without taking it too seriouslv. Irvin Saimiel Perrv Brislol. Virsiiiia Field Artillery 19iil Pre-Metlicnl Private, 4, 1 ; Corporal, 3 ; Sergeant, 2 ; Monogram Club. 3, 2, 1; Wrestling Team. 4. 3. 2, 1 ; Track Team. 4, 3; Virginia Academy «f Science; Officer of the Guard Association; Academic Stars, 3. 2. 1; Dis- tinguished Military Student; Soulliern Conference Wrestling Champion. 3, 1; Long Jarnian Award, 4; Killey Award, 2; IF Tin ' s Who in American Colleges. Aw Shucks, I never ha e enough time. Smoe is the only man in barracks who ever got twenty-six hours out of one day. Irvin has von the admiration and respect of every man in ill ' Corps for his in- defatigable initiative and drive, lie does And lime to lend his talents to thi- wreslliiig leam. winning the Conference Championsliip in tin- 128 poiintl class in 1949. and again in I9.il. .M year Irvin will be ■wrestling cadavers at M.C.V.. and you can bet the Smoe will be knocking down academic honors. Alton Lain Peck Meriden. Connecticut 19, ' il Infantry Civil Engineering Private, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Officer of the Guard Associa- tion; American Society of Civil Engineers; Yankee Club. Although he spent 7 of his 21 years in the South. Lain is still as staunch a Yankee as can be found. However, in a weak moment he will break down and admit that the South is a pretty good place. Whatever he may undertake, be it calculus or weight lifting, he will do it. and do it well. His hard-working, conscien- tious, and friendly attitude towards everyone will take him a long wa-v. Martin Ira Penner Chicago. Illi 1951 History Private. 4. 3. 2, 1 ; Officer of the Guard Associa- tion; Academic Stars. 1; Assistant Manager. Football. 2; International Relations Club; Yankee Club; N;l- tional Speleological Society; Bom 6 Staff, 3, 1. Gross? Bogus? Never let it be said. Just a little lax in the military line, that ' s all. Always ready for a Bull Session , a bridge game, or a trip to the PX, Marty has a remarkable ability for finding an escape from academic woes. He has read his way through more libraries than most librarians. Striving inces- santly for furloughs, he even had an operation to chalk up a victory over Pinky. A natural L. A., Bogus can filibuster on any topic. Heiiry C. Pilot New York. New York Che Private, 4; Corporal, 3; Batlalion Sergeant Major, 2; Lieutenant, 1; Fencing Team, 4; Wrestling, 3: Assistant Manager, 2; Glee Club, 4; Bomb Staff Business Manager, 1 ; Turnout Staff, 3 ; Newman Club; American Chemical Society; Secretary-Treas- urer, 2; President, 1: Virginia Academy of Science; Who s Who in American Colleges. ' ' Teapot Pete, ' ' a prize chemist wln continually redecorating the ceiling of Dutch ' s organic lab. has shown his great abilities by participating in almost every activity in school. His outstanding record at the Institute is one to be proud of, and the possessor of this record will be remembered hv his Brother R.its. Marine Corps 1951 Civil Enffineering Private, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Officer of the Guard Association: Yankee Club; American Societv of Civil Engineers; Armed Forces Club. It was on the 8th of September, 1947, that Cab first set foot inside our four grey walls. He started off to be an E.E., but changed to Civil in his 3rd class year. Since then he has been one of Buzz ' s staunchest cement-mixers. He modestly admits that he will grace the Marine Corps upon graduation. He will long be remembered to his Brother Rats for his quick smile, his gyrene haircut, and his geetar. Peter Lobdell Philp Dallas, Texas 1951 Armor Electrical Engineering Private, 4, 3, 1 ; Sergeant. 2: Officer of the Guard Association; Vice President of the Texas Club; Ameri- can Institute of Electrical Engineers; Armv Club; Amateur Radio Club; Newman Club; Distinguished Military Student. Pete is from Texas, and you won ' t have to around him very long to find it out. Vi ith conscientious attitude and personality, Pete will many friends outside of V.M.I., as he has done s he has been here. Pete intends to follow in father ' s footsteps — which means he will choose Army as a career. As the paths of ' ' brother rat: in June, it ' s guys like Pete that make leavi Institute so hard. his the part the Dwiglit Ross Reynolds Lake Worth, Florida Sergeant, 2 ; Officer of lalional Relations Club: Di tingtiished Military ir Force Private, 4, 1; Corporal. 3; the Guard Association; Iiiteri Glee Club: Canterbury Club Student. Whitey, as he ' s most generally known, has in his years at the Institute, become an institution him- self. He started out as an engineer, but soon saw the unlimited advantages of having an education, and switched to L.A. Not to be outdone by any fellow members of the L.A. Coffee Club. the old married man was so eager in search for learning, he found not only a lovely girl, but a teacher. A guy like that has to be a success. Robert Abner Raebiirii New York, New York 1951 Air Force Civil Engineering Private, 4, .3, 2, 1 ; American Society of Civil En- gineers ; Swimming, 4, 3,2, 1 ; Officer of the Guard Association; Yankee Club; Football, 4; Intramural Council. It took this handsome Casanova from Manhattan to break a few records at the Institute in the way of trouble with the authorities. Military and Academic. But here, as in his natural elemenl. Fish came out all right. Not only did he swim his wa to fame with the successful tankmen, but also managed lo be on many a ehampionshii) intramural team. He ' ll always end up on top by doing things the hard way. John Philip Reeher Hagerslown, Maryland 1951 Civil Kngineering Private, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Officer of ihe Guard Associa- tion: Varsity Basketball, 4, 3. 2, 1; Varsitv Baseball, 3, 2, 1; Football, 4; American Society of Civil En- gineers; Yankee Club; Monogram Minstrel, 1. No fans, it wasn ' t a pass, it was a Radar shot, a new variety made famous by Johnny during his fabulous basketball career. This protege of Frank Summers has risen to fame not only as a hoopster and a baseball player, but as a comedian. John ' s quips were a feature of the 1950 Minstrel show, and his beaming countenance has always been in demand by the thousands of females who have stormed the gates to be near him. Field Artillery Hobart Richey II Wellsburg. West Virginia 1951 Civil En Infantry Private, 4, 1; Corporal. 3; Sergeant. 2; Methodist Club; International Relations Club; Baseball Mana- ger, 3, 1 ; Officer of the Guard Association ; American Society of Civil Engineers, Editor Annual Report, 2. West Virginia gave V.M.I, a busy young i Hob Richey. He can talk his way into aiiythi argue his way out. He is one of the top men engineering, but plans to be a lawyer and a He finds time to referee intramural football, i the champ intramural Co. B basketball manage varsity baseball, keep several girls happy, and we ' re sure he ' ll find time for anything he sets out to do. lan in Lg and n civil C.P.A. lanage team. Paul Herbert Robinson Infantry ah, Wisconsii 1951 Civil Engineering Private, 4, 2, 1 ; Corporal, 3 ; Officer of the Guard Association ; Armed Forces Club ; American Society of Civil Engineers; Lutheran Student Association, Presi- dent, 1; Cadet Staef, 2. 1. Out of the far North came Robbie in 47 to take up Civil Engineering at the abode. This renegade Yankee ' s early military ambitions were soon changed to an unswerving desire to don civies for good, and to return to Wisconsin. Studying hard, when not en- gaged in writing letters, hiking over the countryside, and partying, Paul has shown dependability, ob- stinacy and generosity. ith his friendly personality, we predict certain success as a happy-go-lucky civilian. Philip Stevens Richardson, Jr. Hurlock. Marvland Armor History Private, 4, 3; Sergeant, 2; Lieutenant, I; Football; Army Club; Canterbury Club; Academic Stars, 2, 1; International Relations Club; Distinguished Military Student. Fresh from the Eastern Shore, Phil matriculated in June of ' 44 as a Brother Rat of the class of ' 48-B. Later he traded cadet grey for Navy blues and served three years with Atlantic Fleet. He returned to the Insti in February, ' 49, and won academic stars and a Lieutenancy in A Company. He is known for his Old Corps attitude and his hearty laughter at parties. Phil is looking to the Army as a career, and we ' re sure that someday V.M.I, will add another gen- eral to her list. 7 .-- Helnmt Schrader Rockawav. New J.rs.v 1951 Fii-lil Artillery Cilll Engineering Private, 4, 1; Corporal. 3; Sergeant, 2; Officer of the Guard Association; Yankee Club; American So- ciety of Civil Engineers; Methodist Cluh: Rifle Team. 4, 3, 2, 1. H is one of our hrolher rats  h ) likes to have a good time and still maintain the reputation of being a hard worker. A good engineer, he should go far eillu ' r as a civilian or as a soldier — right at present it si ' eiiis highly probable that he will get a chance at the latter first. John Joseph Ross III Vi oodhaven. New York 19ol Air Force Eleeirieal Engineering Private. 4; Corporal. 3; Supplv Sergeant, 2; Cap- tain, 1; Basketball, 4; Cross Country, 4, 3, 2; Track, 4, 3; Monogram Club; American Institute of Electri- cal Engineers; Hop Committee. 2. 1; Distinguished JMilitarv Student; Academic Stars, 3, 2, 1; Newman Club; Bomb Staff. 2, I; Who ' s Who in Amerirnn Colleges. Shaun Shainus is a fluentiv outspoken Irishman who is proud of his ability to withstand ridicule, and his supposed success in disguising his long Island accent. Resides getting top grades in a difficult courst-. Ja -k has demonstrated his ability and ver- satility b his military record as well as by his athletic an l oilier extra-curricular activities. If the future hohls no more difficult obstacles than (lavc barracks bull e sions. Jack will argue his way into or out of Etlward R. Sehowalter, Jr. New Orleans, Louisiana 1951 Infa Che Private. 4. 3; SeVg awU 2; Lieutenant. 1; Track, 2. 1; Football. 4; Americ an Chemical Societv; Armv Club; Monogram Clnb. 2. 1. Ned came to V.M.I, to be a chemist, but as time went on he decided to become an officer in the Army. Today he has his Regular Army commission. At the Institute Ned is known as the Lieutenant of the best platoon in the Corps. He is a top field events man, specializing in the javelin and the discus. Ned is not at all unkii the at the Souths ch after hi Se Perhaps Alden Anderson Scott Salem, Virjstiiiia Frank Leonard Seiboth Miami, Florida Air Force Private, 4, 3, 2, 1951 Civil Engineering 1 ; Ameriean Society of Civil En- gineers; Football, 4. 3; Canterbury Club; Yankee Club; Officer of the Guard Association. Originally a Jerseyite and always a Yankee through and through, Curley ' ' listed his residence as Miami when he ntatriculated in ' 47. But in reality Hialeah and Gulfstreaui were the places he could be found during almost any vacation. An ex-Gob. he is never- theless sold on the new Air Force blues f4ir any future duties. Frank has been a stead} ing influence on many of the younger members of the class Hur ship. He has been noted for a great : and willingness to do a favor for any hi of hll idet- 1951 Air Force Civil Engineering Private, 4, 3, 2, 1; Officer of the Guard Association: American Society of Civil Engineers: Golf. 2, 1; Cnilel Staff, 2, 1. Foss is one of the most eminent P.X. philoso- phers. He has the brand of stability and common sense that has gained our deepest respect in these past four years, and will always make him welcome among us. A Civil with L.A. tendencies, Lang has been an invaluable sportswriter for the Cadet. Most important of all, he possesses the priceless art of getting along with anybody, anywhere. Lang, we hope that you will remember us, even after you get back to Georgia and that chicken of yours. tir Fo Civil Engineering Private, 4; Corporal, 3; First Sergeant, 2; Battalion Commander, 1; Distinguished Military Student; Foot- ball, 4; Basketball, 4; Varsity Wrestling Manager, 1; n- ' io ' s Who in American Colleges; American Society of Civil Engineers; Radio Club. No matter whether you call Sam or ' Alvin you still get that pleasant smib ' . ' ilh the question, Guess what I am going to do now. J;ick. Sam starts out another day. A constant kiddcr, Alvin has en- deared himself to his Brother Rats and the Cadet Corps. Sam, whether it ' s in the field of Civil En- gineering or the Air Force, is a good bet to be on top. James Lerue Smith Arlington, Virginia 1951 Air Force Chit Engineering Private, 4, 2, 1; Corporal, 3; Bomb Staff, 1; American Society of Civil Engineers; Baptist Student Union; Wrestling, 3, 2, 1. Sniitty, ' ' Maj waving Southern be found gineer ai Railroad should gc foward to Doybns ' protege, is a true flag- froni the wore! go. He may always where there is a party. He is a Civil En- d hopes to work for the Pennsylvania .hen he is released by Uncle Sam. ' ' Smitty far with the railroad and we are looking seeing him at our iirst class reunion. Samuel William Slieltoii, Jr. Hanover, Virginia 1950-B Arnutr History Private, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Officer of the Guard Association. Quiet, studious and easy-going are the traits which distinguish ' ■ Sam. He is one of those fortunales who is not affected by the trends of a turbulent world. Preston Library affords ample space for Sam to hibernate among the great works of the past and present. His love for hunting offers tales of wood- lore ' which are good listening for anv sportsman. His keen eye with a rifle will serve him well in Uncle Sam ' s Armored Corps. t . ujTTTjT Mjjjjjj Paul Alois Shrader Bridgeport, West Virginia 1951 Air Force History Private. 4, 2, 1 ; Corporal. 3: Officer of the Guard Association; Football, 4, 3, 2; Basketball, 3; Base- ball, 2, 1: Wrestling, 1; Lectern Club; Yankee Club. Where there was wine and women, there was usually ' Pop ' . ' That sums up the cadetship of the blond bombshell from West Virginia ' s hills. It may be noted here, however, that Pop was also a talented athlete. His punting, in particular, was a delight to the coaches during his gridiron years. As a member of the famed Triumviate. Pop has led a great life here, and will continue to do so, wherever women mav lead him. Augustus Courtland SpoHs III Dublin, Virginia 1951 Corps of Engh}eers Civil Engineering Private. 4; Corporal, 3; Sergeant, 2; Lieutenant, 1; Roanoke Club, Treasurer, 3; Vice President, 2; Presi- dent. 1; American Societv of Civil Engineers; Rifle Team, 3, 2, 1; Pistol Team, 3, 2; Cavalrv Troop; Hop Committee; Cadet Staff, 1. Gus has probably had as many irons in the fire during his four years at V.M.I, as anybody in the Institute ' s history. He has always had a keen mind for business, and, while pursuing his degree in Civil Engineering, has found lime to engage in many successful business ventures. In the future Gus plans to enter the con tracting business, but for the present his job is with the Army Engineers. In either job there is no doubt that he will reach the lop. Beaumont Davison Stark Bronxville, New York 1951 Field Artillery Electrical Engineering Private, 4, 1; Corporal, 3; Sergeant, 2; Officer of the Guard Association. Monte ' ' or ' Beau, whichever you call him, is the best known Keydet in Barracks. That ready smile and quick wit has marked him as a likeable and loveable Brother Rat. Monle is always prepared for a bull session. ' or glad to hand out free advice on wine, women and song. With a cigar in one hand and a drink in the other (your remembered pose) we salute you Monte. Good Luck and Cheers! James Mell Strickland, Jr. Arlington, Virginia Civil Enginet riug ant, 2 ; Captain, 1 ; Distinguished Corps of Engineers Private, 4; Corporal. 3; First Ser 1 ; American Society of Civil Engine Military Student. If anyone were meant to lead The Rice Pickers, it is Jim. As a rat, Silent Strickland appeared to have one interest in life — making good at V.IVl.L, but when he met Vicke, there appeared a most unmilitary gleam in his eyes and it took no genius to see that his calling cards would read, 2nd Lt. Mrs. J. M. Strickland, in June of ' 51. James Joseph Stump, Jr. Norton. Virginia Force 1951 Civil Engine Private, 4, 1 : Corporal. 3 ; Sergeant. 2 ; Monogram Club, 3, 2. 1; American Societv of Civil Engineers; Southwest Virginia Club; Track. 2. 1; Football, 4, 3. 2. 1 : Officer of the Guard Association. Here is no ordinary alhb ' le, for the Joe that we know has not only gained the reputation of being the best fullback in the State of Virginia, but has im- presse l us one and all as a rather quiet, well-man- nered, easv-going, regular guy. with a heart of gold and a kind word for everybody. V.M.I. ' s gift from Norton possesses a modest aniial ility that has made him a host of everlasting friendship here, and will sUind him in good stead with all his conta ts in the outside world. Randolph Carter ThoniiJson AltaVista, Virginia 1951 Armor Electrical Engineering Private, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Officer of the Guard Association; American Institute of Electrical Engineers; Canter- bury Club; National Speleological Societv; Amateur Radio Club; Lynchburg Club; Hop Committee, 2, 1. Randy ' is one of those who had heard all about life at V.M.I, and still came — he didn ' t believe them! For lour years he had worked hard as an Electrical iNoi liecaii e he wanted to, but because he had to. His -a lelship may be summarized as — a gross ' rat; a chicken third ; and a studious second and first classman. His friendly, unassuming manner have made for him many friends. Since ' Randy is one who does not give up until he has achieved his goal, he will certainlv be a credit to V.M.I. Harold Roherl Templetoii Lynchburg, Virginia 1950-B Air Force CivH Engineering Private, 4, 3. 2. 1 ; Officer of the Guard Association ; Lvnchburg Club; Glee Club: Wrestling. 4, 3, 2; American Societv of Civil Engineers; Turnout Staff, 3, 2; Bomb Staff. 3, 2, 1; Assistant Manager Fresh- man Football, 2 ; Assistant Manager Varsity Track, 2. Since coming to V.M.I. Temp has been studying how to build our future highways. His natural ability will take him far in this line. He has kept himself in shape by afternoon sessions of basketball, football, or wrestling. Temp has worked up from a private to the rank of assistant guidon bearer of Charley Company. If the Air Force takes him as a second lieutenant, it will be a letdown for him after being a major at Samuel Howard Thornton, Jr. Arlington County, Virginia 1951 Armor Chemistry Private, 4, 3, 2, 1; Ambassador Club; Lacrosse, 4, 3, 2; Monogram Club, 2, 1; American Chemical Society. Although ' • Sleepy has the singular distinction of being the youngest member of his class, he is by no means immature. He is characterized by a congenial- ity and friendliness which will carry him through life with no handicaps. Always ready to join anyone in an argument, his quick mind has made him welcome in any room. James Fraiilvlin Town Saint Petersburg, Florida 1951 Armor Civil En Private, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Officer of the Guard Association; Cadet Staff, 4, 3, 1 ; Circulation Manager, 2; Ameri- can Society of Civil Engineers ; Presbyterian Club ; Army Club. Nero hails from the sunny state known for being located south of Georgia. Any time the weather around our ' ' humble abode got a liltlf cbill he was one of the first to let the troops know it nas still summer back home. Tiile still a rat he broujibt great praise from the educated few by switching from Pre-Med to C.E. Easy going Nero was always an easy prey for his Brother Rats when they were out of cigarettes. By the way Brother Rat, have you got a cigarette? Falter Paul Tromx etter West Reading, Pennsylvania History iciation; Private, 4, 3, 2, 1; Officer of the Guard Ass Newman Club; Yankee Club. It was an angelic day when Pennsylvania gave us the Tromp. Although overburdened with his own female problems, the Tromp will instantly accept the Mr. Anthony role in the troubles of others. His bellowing laughs have rescued many a sad case from the doldrums and his humor has earned recognition with the higher echelon of wit. Wherever endeavor will lead alt- his lightheartedness will win him many friends. Charles Wallace, Jr. Bahimore, Maryland Scott Thomas Underwood Richmond, Virginia Ariutir Chetnistry I ' rivale, 4. 3, 2, 1 ; Officer of ihe Guard Association; American Chemical Society ; Presbyterian Club. When Smiley came to V.M.I, ihe Institute bagged quite an unusual specimen. With that spine-curdling laugh, Scott soon became very well known in barracks. Although not too much of a woman killer, he has managed to do pretty well at times. Keep working in life as you have in your subjects, and we shall hear more about von in the future. William Pettit Venable, Jr. Columbus, Nebraska Private, 4. 2, 1 ; Corporal. 3; Monogram Club, 2, 1 ; American Chemical Society; Wrestling, 4, 3, 2, 1; Football, 4, 3, 2; Distinguished Military Student. Back in 47, Nebraska lost one of her husky corn- fed lads in the person of Bill Venable. Slud could be found down in the gvm any time during wrestling season. While at V.M.l. Bill has applied himself dili- gently lo ibi- Chiinistry course, but Uncle Sam has won him over l i ihc Air Force where he is headed this June. We know ihal Bill will be a success with his easy manner tf ac(|uiring friends. 1951 Air Force Electrical £iig Private, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; American Institute of Electrical Engineers; Lacrosse Team; Swimming Team; Radio Club; Officer of the Guard Association; American Speleological Society. Hailing from Baltimore, Chuck I have walked more tours than anybody else Wallace has made many friends in his four-year internment at V.M.I, with his easy manner and pleasing disposition. Chuck is a conscientious worker, an excellent swimmer and sailor, a veteran hitchhiker, and a traveler of many lands. His stubbornness is comparable to Jackson s statue on the parade ground. Sticking to what he thinks is right and carrying his ideas through are two of his greatest assets. Frederic Warren Watson Roanoke. Virginia 1951 Air Force Civil Engineering Private, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Officer of the Guard Association; National Speleological Society, Vice President, 1 ; American Society of Civil Engineers; Roanoke Club, Fred was industriously working toward graduate school until he ate so many carrots that the Air Force wants him now. If Col. Pancake ' s rapid Air Force progress is due to his receding hairline, our Fred should also go far. When he finally dons his civilian clothes, his determination and level-headedness will carry him higher than the structures he designs. Thomas Zorn Watt Gibsonhurg, Ohio 1951 Private, 4, 3, 2, 1; Football, 4, 3, 2, 1; Track, 4, 3; Assistant Basketball Manager. 2; Cadet Staff, 2, 1; Officer of the Guard Association; Yankee Club. How much do you weigh today, son? ' ' ' were the first words ' Beef heard in Lexington. The figure he named for Slick ' that day has increased — perhaps to coincide with the erection of a new arch during the cadetship. Since then Tom has played four years of football, started a thousand and four parties, coached the immortal Stoop Trotters, ' ' slept sixteen hours per day, and still participated in many barracks pro- motions. From here on it looks like a big future for a big guy. Jacob Haigler Wanisley II Staunton. Virginia 1951 Infantry Chemistry Private, 4, 3, 2, 1; American Chemical Society: Historian, Class of 1951; General Committee; Honor Court; Presb terian Club; Officer of the Guard Asso- ciation; Bomb Staff. Jake certainly bears out the saying that great men come from small towns. Hailing from Millboro, Virginia, he entered V.M.I, as a Civil but transferred to Chemistry in his second year. A man with aggres- siveness in work, determined to gain his end as an accomplished chemist, sparked by confidence, in- tegrity, and humor, Jake ' s self-assuredness and pop- ularity placed him as a much-looked-up-to class officer. --iU- ::a 5 k Paul Thomas Webb, Jr. Wavne, Pennsylvania 1950B Armor Civil Engiiieeritig Private, 4; Corporal, 3; First Sergeant, 2; Captain, 1; Distinguished Military Student; Track, 4, 3, 2, 1; Monogram Club, 2, 1 ; American Societv of Civil En- gineers: Horseshow Team. 4, 3; Cavalry Troop; In- rtramural Council. i, Chief, prior to his coming to the Institute, served six years in llie U. S. Navy and rose to the rajik of Chief Petty Officer while serving in the South Pacific. He is not only the oldest man to he graduated this June, but also has the most service experience of any- body in this class. His interest in the service followed ■■Chief to the Institute, and he rose on the V.M.I. military ladder, finally to receive a cadet captaincy and a Regular Comnu ' ssion in Armor. To the grand old man of barracks is due a very warm and respect- ful tip of the hat. Air Force Jobii Anderson White, Jr. South Norfolk. Virginia 1949- A Civil Engineering ' W ; Private, 4; Corporal, .3; Sergeant, 2; Lieutenant, 1; Baptist Club; Cadet Staff, 3, 2; American Society of Civil Engineers; Tidewater Club, President, 1; Dis- tinguished Military Student. Johnny is one of the last members of what he delightfully refers to as the old Corps. Duties with Uncle Sam interrupted his years at the V.M.I. When he returned, ' 49-A ' s last representative joined Buzz ' s boys to complete his sentence at the Insti. Always ready for a hearty laugh or a festive gathering, we ' re sure that only the best is in store for one of Tidewater ' s favorite sons. Isaac Soniers Vincent White Bloxom, Virginia 1951 Infantry Civil Engineering Private, 4, 3, 2, 1; Officer of the Guard Association; American Society pf Civil Engineers, President, 1 ; Hop Committee, Vice President, 1 ; Newman Club ; Bomb Staff, 1; Distinguished Military Student. From his first days at the Institute Ike has been a determined advertiser and promoter for his home town of Blosom. Gifted and versatile, he has guided the destinies of a number of our organizations. The life of any party and certain to show up with a lovely. Ike has never been one to neglect the social side of life. If the world is looking for a combination of forcefulness, charm, and academic ability, they need look no further. Rudolph Carter White Victoria, Virginia Field Artillery Chemistry Private, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Officer of the Guard Association; Basketball, 3, 2, Captain, 1 ; American Chemical Society. ' Poo has spent four years working very hard in the chemistry lab. During this time he has managed to invent several new alcoholic concoctions in addi- tion to earning his diploma. His winters were spent mainly on the basketball court and this season he led the cagers to a great upset win over V.P.I. Poo was always noted for high spirits, and with this attitude he should have a very successful future in store for him. cP Field Artillery Burrell Stewart Whitlow Vinton, Virginia 1951 Civil Engiiteeriiig Private, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Officer of the Guard As oriation ; Football, 4; Basketball, 4; Track, 4; Roanoke Club; Glee Club ; American Society of Civil Engineers ; Monogram Minstrel, 1 ; Honor Court and Geiieral Committee, 1; Bomb Staff, 1. Burr is well known by all for his down on the farm humor, his amazing ability to obtain furloughs, and his salty philosophy of life. We could go on all day about his humor, for we can think of no more pleasant pastime than sitting in on one of the famous bull-sessions of which Burr is always the center of attraction. We are indebted to him for his easy-going, witty way of life, and we will never forget him. Here is one Brother Rat that will never let the world get him down. Robert Boinar White Norfolk, Virginia 1951 Air Force Chemislry Private, 4, 2, 1; Corporal, 3; Citilet Staff, 4, 3; Turnout Staff, 1 ; American Chemical Society ; Tide- water Club; Officer of the Guard Association. Hailing from Norfolk. Bob quickly established him- self as a friend to everyone. He is characterized by a fierce determination and tenacity of will which we are sure will overcome all civilian obstacles. He has found time away from the Chemistry Laboratory to be a defender of the old Corps and a barracks philosopher. His dry humor and oratorical powers have won for him the admiration of all. Robert Lewis Wick, Jr. Pittisburgh, Pennsylvania Private, 4, 3. 2, 1 ; Officer of the Guard Association; Commanders; Glee Club; Presbyterian Club; Yankee Club; American Chemical Society. Bob is the ' young man with a horn ' ' in barracks. His love of fine music and his trumpet will always be the first thing we remember about him. Although he is prone to procrastinate, he always comes to the end of the thumb, along and friendly a welcome ii ith with Les and Butch under his with the rest of the chemistry depart- wed member of the M.D.A., his spirit Brother Rat attitude have made him inber of our little clan. Paul Scott Williams, Jr. Manassas, Virginia Armor History Private, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Officer of the Guard Association; President, International Relations Club; President, Virginia Inter-CoUegiale International Relations Club; Ambassador Club; Basketbal l, 4; Distinguished Mili- tary Student. Bo ' is one of those gifted people who are a success at almost any endeavor. Whether presiding over the destinies of the State International Relations Clubs or piloting a tank, Bo is master of the situation. The Manassas Lover never fails to have more than one lovely at his beck and call. Neither Fort Knox nor law school can go wrong on this captivating and personable young man. Lawrence Earl Williams Bartow, Florida 1952 Air Force Electrical Engineering Private, 3, 2, 1; Officer of the Guard Association; Methodist Club; American Institute of Electrical En- gineering; Cadet Staff, 3. Calm and llldious. with energy that comes blazing forth at the most unexpected moments — such as racing rats up the stairs, Willie has an infinite ca- pacity for hard and serious work. A favorite expres- sion being Fve got to finish this experiment tonight. Even though W illie was a Brother Rat of the ' 52 ' s he managed to hold his own with the ' 51 ' s. and the electrical department. John Randolph Bland Wilson Biriiiinghani, Alabunia Private, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Officer of the Guard A sooiation ; American Chemical Societv; Monogram Club, 2, 1; Football, 3, 2. 1; Golf, 4, 3, 2, 1. Bland, The Rebel, comes to V.M.I, from the Pitts- burgh of the South. Always ready for fun. frolic, party, laughs, or what have you. ' Nubbs ' has won a place in our hearts, never to be forgotten. Although small in stature he makes up for it by his will power and determination. Charles Carroll MacCubbin Woodward Buena Vista, Virginia 1951 Field Artillery Civil Engineering Private, 4 2, 1 ; Corporal. 3: Officer of the Guard Association; Canterbury Club; Army Club; American Society of Civil Engineers; Pistol Team, 3, 2; Dis- tinguished Military Student. ' Woodward, CCM, sir! ' ' Not content with four names, Woody, who hails from Buenie, became another of the boys who should have known better and spent four years at the Institute. Sometimes the tail was dragging, but the spirits were always high, and so Woody, we commit you to the regulars with good luck, great success and Godspeed! Oliver Joseph WiUiford III Chicago, Illinois Infantry 1951 Civil Engineering Private, 4; Corporal, 3; First Sergeant, 2; Regimen- tal Commander, 1; Varsity Baseball, 4, 3, 2; Captain, 1: Football, 4; Methodist Club; Army Club; Yankee Club; American Societv of Civil Engineers; Who ' s n ho in American Colleges; Vice President, Class of 1951-3; Honor Court; General Committee. Red ' is interested in only two things, baseball and an Army career, and he seems to be doing pretty well along those lines at the present. At the Institute he has attained the top in both of these fields, which shows that he can accomplish anything he sets his mind to do. Underneath that huff and gruff though, you really find a terrific guy who can get along with anvone. Allen Veiiable Young Bovdioii. Virginia Field Artillery Electrical Engineering Private. 4, 3. 2, 1 ; Offiopr of the Guard Assoeiation; Caiiterl)iir.v Club: Glee Club; American Institute of Electrical Engineers; Distinguished Military Student. Like most students fortune of being ovo ments throughout his marked himself as bai by handling all civilia himself as a success in Al was blessed with the mis- •loaded with academic rc ]uir- cadetship. For three years Al racks ' outstanding businessman 1 laundry. He also established another field which has proven Thomas Van Allen Wornliani Quantico, Virginia 1951 Air Force Electrical Engineering Private, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Officer of the Guard Association; Editor-in-Chief, Cadet; Tidewater Club; American Institute of Electrical Engineers; Business Manager, Hop Committee. 1 ; Who ' s Who in American Colleges. Tom is best known in barracks for his abilit}- to keep his lockers and drawers in an alarming state of confusion. The Editor has utilized his keen mind and flow of words with great success in obtaining numerous racketeering furloughs, which are always followed by a vivifl display of his inevitable ability to enio life, anri vet maintain his stand in the ranks of Bunnys Bulb Snatchers. We wish him much success as we send to the Marine Corps an officer of whom we are all proud. Ralph Belhvood Wray Richmond, Virginia 1951 Arntor Civil Engineering Private, 4, 2, 1; Corporal, 3; Officer of the Guard Association ; American Society of Civil Engineers ; Presbyterian Club. No-Wine-Just-Women-Wray came to V.M.I, to be one of the most easy-going lads to join ' Buzz ' s Civils and obtain the motto, Don ' t let your studies interfere with your college education. The Lover idolized by the opposite sex, is quite a Bridge Shark and his sttidies have never hampered his taking numerous furloughs for week end parties. With his sense of hnnior and jovial personality wc can be confident that Ralph will be a success doing anything, anywhere. to be a downfall for cadets for very many years, his ability to keep one girl for four long years. Al ' s quiet, friendly manner and sincerity will be missed at V.M.I. Robert John Youn Eind, Oklahoma Field Artillery Pre-Medicnl Private, 4, 3, 2. 1 ; Officer of the Guard Association; Virgrinia Acadeiiiv of Science; International Relations Club; Cave Clubi Circulation Staff of the Cailot. The greener grasses of his native state, influenced Bob to enter Oklahoma U. his junior year. But after 3 gay year of fraternity life he returned to the books and V.M.I. Although quiet and reserved, his sincerity and dry wit have won him many friends. He shall always be remembered in the pre-med department for his determination to get into one of the 14 medical schools that he applied for. Edward Lee Henson, Jr. Lexington. Virginia 1951 Civilia Historr Private. 4; Civilian, 3, 2, 1; Instructor of Militarv Science and Tactics, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Who ' s Who in Ameri- can Colleges; Ryd Bush Award, 4; Cadet Staff, 4, After 44 months in the Army, Buck changed his status from that of First Lieutenant in ih - Infantry to Rat at V.M.I. After surviving this unique ex- perience, Buck moved out of barracks as a civilian and, upon being married in 49. he and Mrs. Henson moved to their farm near Lexington. As a leader of the history majors, and a man of pleasant wit and determined attitude, success is inevitable in his chosen career as a hislorv teacher. George B. Sniitli, Jr. Lvunhaven. Virginia Private, 4; CorporaT, 3; Civilian, 2, 1; An Society of Civil Engineers; Tidewater Club; Instructor in Infantry Military Science. Although one of the few remaining uptown boys, Buck has taken a great interest in cadet activities. He has been especially active in the Civil Department, with intramurals. and as an instructor in M.S. A year after his return from serving as an infantry officer in Japan, he married Betty Mae Smith and became a civilian student. His friendly manner will assure him of the success which he deserves. history of the second class Three y ears ago the Brother Rats of ' 52 en- tered V. M. I. War Mas but a distant conjecture. We had come to the college of our choice, pos- sil)ly that of our parents, to gain an education. Much water has passed under the bridge since that dreary day of September 13, 1948. We eked out our existence as rats with the usual experiences encountered by that hapless group, believing that we were the only ones who ever had to put up with such troubles. The rough came with the smooth, and in May we found ourselves out of the rat line and better men for our trials and tribulations. Our third class year was not the bed of roses we had contemplated as rodents. Academics took their toll, and the feelings we experienced when we gave a final old yell for our departing Brother Rats made us realize that we were vir- tually ■brothers. The later part of that year j;V: saw the reorganization of the rat system by a committee of the graduating class. This new system was backed by our class, and we de- 5; ; termined to give it a fair trial. The curtain fell .•.fl-t on the second phase of our evolution into V.M.I. men with a class picnic, which will not soon be forgotten. It was unfortunate that we ran out of fried chicken so early in the afternoon. The advent of our second class vear brought Ring Figure onto our doorstep. We had not been long in again earning the good graces of the temperance league, but clemency was shown by the authorities during the Ring Figure week end. After feverish preparations The Rings arrived, along with quantities of sleet, rain, and bail. The elements were not kind, but to the Brother Rats of ' .52 it only made the day more memorable. The figure was executed with per- fection. The success of our Ring Figure was lue entirely to the efforts of every man working ililigently towards a common goal. During our second class year we have not rested. We have watched, judged, and tligested what has trans- pired around us. We have been in a position to ascertain the faults of the classes above and be- low us. We are now on the threshold of our final year. We shall have our chance to give back to V. M. I. some fragment of what it has given us in the last three years. It is with a feeling of pride that we look around at our Brother Rats who have begun to take over those responsi- bilities organic to V. M. I. Men who have gone about their job conscientiously and unassum- ingly for the past two years are receiving the recognition they deserve. After Finals the ground forces will head to their respective summer camps. Their training there will in all probability constitute their bread and butter for the coming few years. The air force will be grounded due to difficulties in find- ing training facilities, and will not go to camp this summer. The change in world conditions has changed the V. M. I. cadet. M. S. has become a class rather than an hour ' s sack time three days a week. We know we are going to have a job to do, and this is our chance to find out how to do it. The Class of ' 52 will be heard from during the coming vear! second Peyton Jaqiielin Marshall, Jr. President Robert Lelaiid Lambert Vice President Minor Lee Rogers Historian the second class Howard M. Allen Lynchburg, Virginia Robfrl C. Ambler, Jr. Staunton, Virginia Walter C. Ames, III Orange, New Jersey Fidel J. Aragon. Jr. New Orleans, Louisiana William D. Austermann Seattle, Washington Charles S. Badgett, III Knoxville, Tennessee Theodore M. Ball, Jr. Governors Island, New Yc Cameron C. Barr, Jr. Lutherville. Maryland Robert P. Barry St. Andrew, Florida George W. Barthelmess, Jr. Savannah, Georgia George E. Becker, Jr. Eggertsville, New York Henry H. Berke, Jr. Pelham Manor, New York William A. Bickerstaff Richmond, Virginia Thomas W. C. Birge Arlington, Virginia George T. Black, Jr. Portsmouth, Virginia Thomas K. Bleecker Bakersfield, California George M. Bookman, Jr. ashington, Pennsylvania Vernon V. Boudreaux Erath, Louisiana Clarence J. Brauner, Jr. New Orleans, Louisiana Austin S. Bridgforth, III Kenbridge, Virginia Brisbane H. Brown, Jr. Fort Lee, Virginia David T. Brown Newton Centre, Massacl William T. Bryant Lynchburg. Virginia Robert J. Buchana Portsmouth, Virgil vug una in ilitUi Frank O. Butler, II New York, New York Frederick S. Carlon Folcroft, Pennsylvania Leon D. Carr Tupelo, Mississippi George H. Carter, Jr. South Boston, Virginia Bobbv R. Caudle Roanoke, Virginia Stillnian D. Chesson Waverly, Virginia Yancey L. Clark St. Albans, West Vi William D. Cling Roanoke, Virgiui James E. Comer Salem, Virginia Dan B. Conolv, Jr. Beeville, Texas William L. Cooper Rocky Mount, Virginia Charles B. Coulbourn Richmond. Virginia Charles L. Coulson Johnstown, Pennsylvania Joseph H. Craven, Jr. Waco, Texas William F. Croswell Hampton, Virginia John W. Cure. Ill Lynchburg, Virginia Louis C. Delisio Haverstraw, New York WiHiam A. Dickinson, Jr Cape Charles, Virginia Charles L. Dorsey Roanoke. Virginia Joseph E. Duff, Jr. Lebanon, Virginia Claud E. Eley, Jr. Suffolk, Virginia John L. Finney Philadelphia, Pennsylv Louis A. Finney Berwyn, Illinois Robert E. Foy Dothan, Alabama the second class John R. A, Frankeberger .Silver Spring, Maryland Robley L. Gerdetz Bluefield, West Virginia John M. Gibson Fredericksburg. Virgini; Willia Riehn I F. Gilley nd, Virginia John W. Gladstone. II (-ape Charles, Virginia Thomas W. Goodlo Brentwood, Tennes ' ,Jr Weir R. Goodi in, III New York. Nei York Frank C. G. rham Alexandria, Virginia John S. Gray Newport News, Virginia James N. Greear, III ashington, D. C. Sumner T. Greer Springhill. Alabam Allen W . Haley Gulpeper, Virginia Robert B. M. Hanes Chevy Chase. Maryland Jetr Ilanna. Jr. Riehmond, Virginia Charles J. Hansrote, Jr. Cumberland, Maryland George S. Harrington Oahu, T. H. Ray M. Hart Roanoke, Virginia David V. Harvey Bunipass. Virginia Joseph P. Hatfield Shenandoah, Virginia W ilbur C. Hogan, III Grolon, Connecticut Charles R. Hogge Farmville, Virginia Christian V. Holland. Jr Short Hills, New Jersey John R. Hopkins, Jr. Atlanta, Georgia Virginia military institute Myl.s R. Hutchinson Greensburg, Ponnsylvania George C. Hutler Lynchburg. Virginia James B. Hyatt Winchester, Virginia Douglas G. Janney Fredericksburg, Virg William D. Kearney Aurora, Illinois Robert L. Lambert Richmond, Virginia John W. Laine Richmond, Virginia Richard A. Larrick Columbus, Ohio John E. Larson Chariton, Iowa William K. Ledcrman Curtice, Ohio Robert D. Leighty Johnstown, Pennsylvania Robert G. Long Charlotte, North Carolina James W. MacDonald Norfolk, Virginia Henry C. Magec Norfolk, Virginia Alvin J. Marchand, Jr. Baton Rouge, Louisiana Peyton J. Marshall, Jr. Winchester, Virginia James L. Martin Montclair, New Jersey William McK. Massie Lynchburg, Virginia Mitchell R. Mays Lynchburg, Virginia James R. McCarthy Daytona Beach, Florida Joe W. McCarthy, Jr. Lynchburg, Virginia Charles C. McRae Houston, Texas James M. Mecredy Roanoke. Virginia James P. Miller, Jr. North Little Rock, Arkansas the second class Gary A. Moniiig Hagerstown, Mar land Charles F. Moore Lynnhaven, Virginia W illiam A. Myers Shady Grove, Pennsylvania Henry Nanninga Savannah. Georgia Albert M. Navas Sanluree, Puerto Rico Howard R. Nay heeling, W est Virginia John Y. Neal Roanoke, Virginia Robert T. Nynian AUendale, New Jersey Theodore E. O ' Connor Palo Alto, California Fernando H. Ospina New ork, New ork William L. Patrick Savannah, Georgia William W. Patton. W arrenton, Virgini; Neil C. Petree. Jr. Hopewell, Virginia Charles A. Piper. Jr. Cumberland. Maryland Gary E. Pittnian Wiivvrh. Virginia John P. Portasik Ford City. Pennsvlvania Mney H. Po Rectory, Vir ,Jr. James E. Price, Jr. Sewell, New Jersey Henry L. Quisenbe Roanoke. Virginia Lawrence K. Rearick Rural Valley. Pennsylvania lar.nce G. Redman. Jr. Itlythcville. Arkansas (icorge H. Ripley Radl ' ord. Virginia Daniel R. Robertson Allendale, New Jersey W alter G. Roberts W arsaw. Virginia .Jr. Virginia rnilitary institute George A. Robisoii Piediiioiil, California John F. Roche, III Albany. New York Minor L. Rogers London, Enghind Thomas N. Ruoke Clifton Forge, Vir Willcox Ruffin, Jr. Norfolk, Virginia Hugh P. Von Z. Ruhsa Albert Lea, Minnesota George R. St. John Salem, Virginia James C. Sartor Ravville. Louisiai William Schenslrom, Jr. Malaga, Spain Charles J. Shoaf Roanoke, Virginia William A. Shunk Fort Bliss, Texas John A. Simon San Diego, Califor James M. Stallings Norfolk. Virginia George C. Stringer, Jr. New Orleans, Louisiana John R. Taylor, Jr. Marlin, Texas Stover B. Thomas South Boston, Virginia William A. Thompson, Jr. Wise, Virginia Robert C. Tripp Detroit, Michigan Richard S. Valack Richmond, Virginia Walter J. Vogel Cuyahoga Falls. Ohi John M. Walker Richmond, Virginia Donald W. Warden Wytheville, Virginia Cecil H. Webb, Jr. Whitesburg, Kentucky Douglas R. Webb East Rutherford, New Jersey the second class Joseph F. Webber, Jr. Roanoke. Virginia Cecil T. Welsh. Jr. Norfolk. Virginia Armisled L. Wellford, III Bluefield, Virginia Bruce C. Wells, Jr. Richmond, Virginia David R. White Kvnchburg, Virginia Edward S. Wilbarger, Jr. Richmond, Virginia Edward J. Wiley, Jr. Richmond, Virginia Thomas W. Wilkersi Montvale, Virginia oward A. W illiamsoii amp Gordon. Georgia William J. inkier Olean, New York Charles A. Wolford Jeanerette, Lo Stanley Wright, Jr. Maplewood, New Jersey Sherril L. Wright Roanoke, Virginia William M. Zollman Lexington, Virginia history of the third class Septeiiil)er 12, 1949, was indeed a day which will loii-i w reinenihered by the class of 1953, for this was the day we were first indoctrinated to V. M. I. and the Rat line. For each of us the first weeks at V. M. I. were ones of hardship and confusion. There were many comforts and lux- uries of life which we were forced to throw away and many new things to l)e learned. Gradually, however, we began to settle down and adjust ourselves to our new way of life. After the first month we began to realize the necessity for study, and from then on our time was completely filled with military and academic duties. As the months draggetl by we became more and more aware of the spirit of V. M. I. The Tobacco Bowl game in Richmond afforded most of us our first opportunity to realize the significance of the will to win or die, and after the Thanks- gi ing Day thriller in Roanoke we began to look upon V. M. I. with unnieasurable pride. After Thanksgiving the turnouts grew shorter and shorter, and before we knew it Christmas fur- lough had come and gone. Mid-term exams soon followed an l we were able to look back on the first half of our rat year with a feeling of pride and accomjdishment. The second semester was, for us, one filled with many experiences. Per- haps the most important event of that semester was the revision of the rat system by the first class. Many changes were ma le, all of which made life easier for us in barracks. Finning-out was abolished and it is for this reason that the Class of 19.53 can truly say, We were the end of the old and the beginning of the new. Another custom started by the Class of ' 53 was Turn- about Day. Things went along as smoothly as could be expected, and it is hoped that we have started a tradition which will continue for many years. We survived Bloody Sunday and finally, after much anticipation. May 1.5 arrived. Our ratliood days were now behind us, and with the first notes of taps the Class of 19.53 was formally brought into existence. With determination to be the best class in V. M. I. ' s history, we elected Parker Cross, Walter McCarthy and Paul Hud- son as class officers. September, 1950, marked our retiu-n as third classmen; we were now the tigers instead of the mice. Many of our class returned early as part of the cadre, and a few days later we were all together again. It was our job to introduce the new rat system which we did as well as possible under the existing conditions. It didn ' t take us long to find out that being a third was not all cream and sugar, but that there were also many responsibilities which rested on our shoul- ders. These responsibilities were rigorously met, and we can look back on our achie emcnls with pride. The excellent work of our Ring Figure Committee is but one of the indications of an outstanding class. Our many Brother Rats tak- ing part in athletics and other activities also sup- port this fact. We have lost many of our Brother Rats to the service and through academic difficulties, but still we are facing the future with high hopes and manv ambitions. third James Parker Cross, Jr. President Walter Rocliefort McCarthy, Jr. Vice President Paul Conley Hudson Historian tlie third class John M. Abbitt Norfolk, Virginia Douglas E. Andrews Roanoke, Virginia Robert F. Andrews DeKatb, Illinois Roger F. A. Arias New York, New York Edwin H. Artz, Jr. Nulley, New Jersey William H. Atwill Kiiisale, Virginia William N. Bailej Relay, Maryland Jeff C. Bane Riohmoiid, Virj William H. Bayliss, Jr. St. Albans, West Virginia Zeb G. Bell, Jr. Williamsburg. Virginia Euslaee St. P. Bellinger, Jr Bessemer, Alabama Charles L. Berrier Hollister. California Jesse O. Bickmore, Jr. Haverstraw, New York (George T. Bigner Shreveporl, Louisiana Thomas J. Bonnott Newport News, Virginia Foy MoK. Braswell, Jr. Elizabeth, New Jersey- William McN. Bryan Lookout Mountain, Tennessee James E. Burton, III AltaVista, Virginia Paul J. Carlton Syracuse, New York Warren L. Carpenter Little Rock, Arkansas Brooke B. Chamblin, Jr. Warrenton, Virginia Robert A. Cheatham Roanoke, Virginia George L. Chumblev, Richnmnd. Virginia Harold F. Claus, Jr Oak Park, Illinois Virginia niilitary institute Edward J. Cloplon, Jr. Cumberland, IMarvlaiid Dabney W. Coleman Corpus Chrisli, Texas Thomas E. Colvin Culpeper. Virginia Frank H. Conley New York, New Y Edwin Cox, Jr. Aylett, Virginia James P. Cross, Jr. Suffolk, Virginia William E. Grumpier Richmond. Virginia Neal G. Cury Norton, Virginia DenverT. Dale, III Oxuard, California Ralph T. Dalton, Jr. Staunton, Virginia Albert J. Davia Chicago, Illinois Terry H. Davis, Jr. Charlottesville, Virginia Danny C. Diamondidis Clifton Forge, Virginia Charles F. Diiiinger, Jr. Freeport, Pennsylvania James W. Eads Lexington, Virginia John D. Evans, Jr. Halifax, Virginia David F. Fletcher % ' arrenton. Virginia Marvin W. Forsyth Abingdon, Pennsylvania Paul E. Fortin Newburyport, Massachusetts Yum Chuen Fu Philadelphia, Pennsylvania John L. Gilbert Richmond, Virginia Warren M. Goddard, Jr. Richmond, Virginia Harold G. Golla, Jr. Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan Francisco M. Gonzales Manati, Puerto Rico the third chis: Henry C. Goriito, III Norfolk, Virginia James W. Gray, Jr. Mountain Lakes, New Jersey Asher . Harman, Jr. Richmontl, Virginia Thomas H. Harrison Alexandria. Virginia Frederick F. Hauser, Jr. INorristowii. Pennsylvania Louis H. Hibbitts. Jr. Nashville. Tennessee William S. Hillnian Arlington, Virginia ilbur S. Hinman, IH Falls Church, Virginia llorold R. Holheinier, H Richmond, Virginia James P. Holley Fort Sill. Oklahoma James W. Home, IH Thomasville, Georgia William R. Home, Jr Homestead. Florida Reagan T. Houston, Jr. San Antonio, Texas Paul C. Hudson Hilton Village. Virginia Scott S. Huger, Jr. Lexington, Virginia Eugene S. Jackson Norfolk, Virginia W alker R. Johnson Richmond. Virginia Harry A. Johnston, H Vi est Palm Beach, Florida Ernest S. Jones, Jr. Kingsport, Tennessee Stewart D. Jones, Jr. Franklin, Virginia Slanleigh H. Jones, Jr. Norfolk, Virginia Robert E. Joseph, Jr. Arlington, Virginia David L. Justis Lynchburg, Virginia James S. Kallelis Peabody. Massachusetts vir jnia military institute James M. Keel, Jr. Birmingham, Alabama James D. Kellv Huiitiiiglon Woods. Miehij Vi arreii W . Kooiilz, Jr. Lvmhlmrg. Virginia John C. Lanford Roanoke, Virginia illiam R. Lee Hillsdale, Michigan William H. Liggett Mill Creek, West Virginia John F. Lisella West Orange, New Jersey Joseph S. Louden St. Matthews, Kentucky John J. Lund Arlington. Virginia James M. MacLeod Lynchburg, Virginia Franklin Yj . laddux Remington, Virginia Harry R. Mallo Omaha. Nebraska Edward B. Marks Morrisville, Pennsylvania Walter R. McCarthy. Jr. Brooklyn, New York Charles S. McCloskey, Jr. Vicksburg, Mississippi Harold A. McClung St. Albans. West Virginia William P. McNeniar, Jr. Lexington, Virginia James W. Meek Worthington, Ohio Alfred L. Miller Norfolk, Virginia George T. Miller, Jr Harrisonburg, Virgi Morgan R. Mills, III Richmond. Virginia Bruce L. Mitchell Oradell, New Jersey Charles C. Mitchell, Jr. New Haven, Connecticut John A. Moncrief Houston, Texas the third class James C. Moore Abingdon, Virginia James R. Moore Rorky Mount. North Carolina Richard E. D. Morenian Beaumont. Texas Austin H. Morgan, Jr. Alexandria. Virginia Joseph S. Morison West Palm Beach, Florida James S. Morris. Jr. Hopewell. Virginia Percy A. Murphy. Jr. Gretna, Virginia Norman P. Murray. Jr. Columbia, South CaroHna Richard Y. Naill. Jr. Virginia Beach, Virginia Henry Nanninga Savannah, Georgia Thomas W. Nelson, Jr. Houston. Texas W alter H. Newton Staten Island, New York William C. Noell, Jr. Alexandria, Virginia Robert R. Outman Richmond, Virginia Edward D. Peacock Bala-Cynwyd, Pennsylv Kenneth M. Perry Richmond, Virginia John P. Prillaman Martinsville, Virginia David F. Rice, Jr. Hamlet. North Carolina Madison L. Rogers Hoosick, New York David M. Rose Chicago, Illinois Robert F. Rutschow Baltimore, Maryland Wahcr McD. Sanders. Ill Bluefield. Virginia Joseph R. Santa Barbara Waterbury, Connecticut Mlliam B. Saum Mount Jackson. Virgin Virginia inilitary institute Thomas J. Schermerhorn Glen Allen, Virginia Albert K. Schriohle Indianapoli!-, Indiana Wendell L. Shay Power. West Virginia Peter Sinionsoii New Orleans, Louisiana William R. Simpson, Jr. Trappe. ]VIar land Emmett C. Skinner, Jr. Suffolk, Virginia George W. Somniers, Jr. Charlottesville, Virginia Frank E. Spencer, Jr. Natural Bridge, Virgin John E. Spelh Flushing, New York Charles R. Steward Coolidge, Arizona Daniel C. Stickler, Jr. Penn Laird. Virginia Richard L. Stilwell Lurav, Virginia Thomas B. Streett, Jr. Baltimore Maryland David B. Stuart, III Roanoke, Virginia Richard F. Taferner Pelham Manor, New York John V. Thompson AltaVista, Virginia John M. Townes, III Richmond, Virginia Jack W. Trigg. Jr. Birmingham. Alabama William E. Vaughn Newport News, Virginia Carlton P. Weidenthal Hudson, Ohio Benjamin V. White Waterford, Virginia Thomas K. Whitesel, Jr. Camp Lejeune, North Carolina Wilber C. Whitten, Jr. Lynchburg, Virginia Arthur H. Williams, Jr. Alexandria, Virginia the third class Charles H. Williams, Jr. Charlottesville, Virginia Charles M. Williams Fort Monroe, Virginia James i . W illiams. Jr. Danville. Virginia William M. Williams Holooiiib Roek, Virginia Richard L. Winner Margate, New York William L. Witt Riohnioiid, Virginia Yinsik W ong Shreveport, Loui isiana William S. D. Woods, Jr. Riehmond, Vi rginia Clement L. Woodward Richmond, Virginia Frank T. Wootton, Jr Farmvillc. Virginia Kwak Leung Yu Ann Arbor, Michigan Warren W. Zeiders, Jr. Norfolk. Virginia history of the fourth class September 6. 1950. will always he eiiihedded into our minds as the day when we were to be- come members of the Brother Rat ( ' lass of ' 54. We were ushered into Jackson Arch which was an entrance to an entirely different life. When we arrived, the Cadre was here to wel- come us and to introduce us to what lay ahead. We learned of the gruelling customs of the rat line and what was in store for us when the corps arri ed. However, we didn ' t expect the verbal blasting that we received from the nj)per-class- nien. With all of these forces we settled our- selves for a long eight months and carried on with tucked chins. The first week of processing by the Cadre probably helj)ed us more to endure the hardships of the weeks to follow. The monotony of the rat line was broken by the dieer rallies, torchlight parades, and football games which eased our minds somewhat. The Big Red had such an outstanding foot- ball season that, after several big victories, we got out of the rat line for a short while. Those few days of freedom were dearly paid for be- cause resurrection followed, and we sometimes wondered whether it had been worth it. Time seemed to pass a little faster, and we began counting the number of days left before Christmas furlough. After Christmas furlough we returned to the old grind in preparation for the semester exams which resulted in the loss of a few Brother Rats and a potent resurrection. For the first time in the history of the Corps we were given a nine-day spring furlough and this was certainly a boost to our morale which was at an all-time low. Finally the long-awaited day arrived, for we were to become a class and had to endure the rat line no longer. Final examinations were at last completed, and the festive week of graduation followed. We realized the dream of being third classmen had come true and, after the reading of make- overs. many of our Brother Rats had the dis- tinction of being made corporals. Looking hack at our rat year, we can see the good that we gained from it and the many life- long friends that we have made and we must admit that the rat line has been worth enduring. fourth lass the fourth cUm i -_ ) -:= ' f James R. Adams College Park, Georgia yilliam H. Adams Charlottesville, Virginia Grafton D. Addison. Jr. Richmond, Virginia Thomas E. Adelstein Richmond, Virginia Alfred W. Agee Richmond, Virginia Ehen R. Alexander, Jr. Port Washington, New York X illiam J. Allen, Jr. Petersburg. Virginia William D. Almy Baltimore, Maryland Clanton G. Anchors. Jr. Atlanta, Georgia Howard P. Archer Albany, New York John M. P. Archer Staunton, Virginia Thomas C. Armstrong, Jr Newport News, Virginia Richard E. Aussicker Favetteville, New York William P. Aycock Fort Worth, Texas James M. Bain, Jr. Norfolk, Virginia Charles S. V. Barclay Sterling. Virginia Edgar R. Bare Lexington, Virginia Robert B. Barnes, Jr. ISlackstone, Virginia Frederick M. Barrett, III Smithfield. Virginia David T. Baskett, Jr. Richmond, Virginia Leland G. Bell Lexington, Virginia Reese B. Belshee, Jr. Staunton, Virginia Eldon C. Benson, Jr. Lynchburg, Virginia John W. Benson Keedysville, Maryland Ben D. Benton, Jr. Atlanta, Georgia Vi aviie D. Boring. Jr. Norfolk. Virginia James W . Branilet llarrisburg. Illinois cs W . Brown, Jr ville, Virginia iirginiu niilitary instituie Ttrrv W. Burcham Hillsvillc, Virginia Bruce D. Burglass New Orleans, Louisiana Be 1 A. Burton. II limond, Virgini Philip R. Cai Cambria Hgl- celliere ., Queens Joseph E. Carney, Jr. Lawrence, Massachusetts David H. Carson Great Neck, New York Donald G. Carter Lansdowne, Pennsylvaj Edwin W. Chandler Arlington, Virginia Roy H. Chandler, Jr. Atlanta, Georgia Laurence L. Cockerill, Jr. Washington, D. C. John Cole, Jr. Virginia Beach, Virginia Malcolm G. Coleman New Orleans, Louisiana Donald G. Colwell Bluford, Illinois Alfred B. Cramer. Ill Norfolk, Virginia Charles B. Crockett Shreveport, Louisiam David A. Crockett Fork Union, Virgir Vernon L. Crockett North Tazewell, Virginia James L. Croswhite Painesville, Ohio Paul W. Davidson, Jr. Belle Rose, Louisiana Webb R. Davis Front Royal, Virginia Jam. Roai i K. Dille oke, Virginia Hugh L. Dougherty, Jr. Norfolk, Virginia Louis C. Drake Norfolk, Virginia Judson R. Draper, Jr. Atlanta, Georgia aid W linghi Drennen. Jr ni, Alabama William F. Dunkelberger Sunbury. Pennsylvania Donald J. Dunlap Christiansburg. Virginia Benjamin A. Dye Hartwood, Virginia the fourth class ' S ' ' Philip H. Enslow, Jr. Richmond, Virginia John L. Fischer onkers. New York George A. Ford. Jr. Alex-mdria, Virginia William H. Freeman Vienna, Virginia John D. P. Fuller, Jr. Lexington, Virginia John H. Gary, III Kinston, North Carolina Robert E. Gee Kenbridge, Virginia Bruce C. Gottwald Riehniond, Virginia James F. Greene, Jr. Chevy Chase, Maryland William B. Grine Staunton. Virginia Robert A. Hanson Bridgeport, Ohio George W. Hardy, III Shreveport, Louisiana Leonard J. Harmon, H Flushing, New York Ferdinand B. Harrington, Jr. Norfolk, Virginia Philip McC. Heflin Berea. Virginia Raymond G. Helmer, Jr. Wauwatosa, Wisconsin Kaye N. Henderson Birmingham, Alabama David A. Hengel Portsmouth. Virginia Robert A. Hubbard Farmville, Virginia Henry S. Hulme. Jr Arlington. Virginia Ollie F. Hux Elberon. Virginia EdgarA. Jett, HI Richmond, Virginia Thomas A. Kane Harrisburg, Pennsylvani; Billy W . Kingery Roanoke. Virginia Karl L. Klinar Johnstown. Pennsylvani John W. Knapp Richmond, Virginia Paul R. Kneuer Avon, Connecticut David R. Kriegei Lorain, Ohio rirgiiua rni instituie Paul A. Kuhiie, Jr. Piltsburgli, Ponnsvlvaiiia Donald J. Lamaniia Richmond Hill, New Yt Henrv C. Land, Jr. chmond, Virginia Rl Joshi, Roan. a W. Langha .kc. Virginia Waverlv B. LaPrade Richmond, A ' irginia William B. Laythani. Jr. Boyertown, Pennsylvania John K. B. LeDeanx New York, New York John M. B. Lewis, HI Bluefield, West A ' irgin John P. Light Scaford, Delaware William S. Lindsay Williamsburg, Virginia Robert E. Lindsev, Jr El Paso, Texas Ronald A. Lips Cincinnati, Ohio Roy I. Lloyd, Jr. Narrows, Virginia Robert W. MacGregor St. Paul. Minnesota Horace Mann, HI Matoaca, Virginia John A. Mapp Virginia Beach, Virginia Thomas B. Martenstein Mobile, Alabama Charles R. Martin Westfield, New Jersey Louis B. Massad Richmond, Virginia Thomas T. Mayo, IV Radford, Virginia William T. McDonald Bassett, Virginia James McDowell, Jr. Fincastle, Virginia William R. McGeorge, Richmond, Virginia Paul R. Meyer, Jr. Port Arthur, Texas Howard W. Mizell, Jr. St. Augustine, Florida Robert L. Modjeski Chicago, Illinois Joseph S. Mondy, Jr. Petersburg, Virginia Ristine M. Morgan Norfolk, Virginia the J our til class OlK) R. Nan Hilton Villa an... Jr , Virgi. Edward M. Ne Balli.nore, Ma ion. III viand Milton, J. Novak, Jr. South River, New Jers. George M. Novtitskv Norfolk, Virginia George Okonieski Wapwallopen, Pennsylvania Dan B. Oxford Vi ' ellesley Hills, Massachusetts Joseph L. Parker, Jr. Thoinasville. (;eorgia Joh.i R. D. Peniston Chester Springs, Penii. Nornian C. Plunkett Richmond. Virginia W arren R. Porter Arli.igton. Virginia Robert P. Query Richmond, Virgi.i George Hartwf Thomas S. Re Charlottesvill. A. Rai od. Vii rince R. Ricker ig Spring. Texas E. Jeff Robertson. II Norfolk, Virginia Jacks B. Robin , Mississir Willia C; .. Robinso.i Texas Richard W. Rovte Monroe, Louisiana Richard H. Sadlc Mathews, Virgini John A. Saiigu Pillsburgh. Pe Willia.n T. Satterficld, Jr. Memphis, Tennessee W illiam P. Schubomehl Kichi.iond, Virginia A. Scott ille. Georgia Cochran Thonias Alfred E. Sheldon, Jr. Glen Rock, New Jersey Joseph A. Siler Martinsburg, West Vii Willia Studle A. S.nith, Jr. , Virginia Wendle R. Snapp Gate City, Virginia Robert A. Sovik. Jr. Svracuse, New York Virginia military institute Marshall L. Spciic Washington, D. C er Kced L. Slone, II Bassett, Virginia Dulton G. Stov Norfolk, Virginia Claiborne W. Terry Richmond, Virginia John K. Tillei Richmond. Vi iibo Richard B. Tr Norfolk, Virginia David C. Via Roanoke, Virginia Leonard A. Wagner Portsmouth, Virginia Donald H. Walden Montvale, Virginia Armstrong T. Wallace Baltimore, Maryland Thomas G. Webb Clifton, Virginia Macon W. ells Norwalk. Connecticut Robert W. Wentz, Jr. Portsmouth, Virginia John W. Wescott Richmond, Virginia Jock R. Wheeler Hampton, Virginia Alford M. White, Jr. Lynchburg, Virginia V G. White, Jr lk, Virginia Hugh V. W hite, Jr. Holland, Virginia W illiam W . Whitehurst Winter Garden, Florida Melvin O. Wiggins, Jr Lexington, Virginia William Wigton, III Coral Gables, Florida Sylvanus J. Williams, Jr. Norfolk, Virginia Thomas S. Williamson, III Richmond, Virginia Robert B. Wilson, II Sanford, North Carolina John W. Windle, Jr. McConih, Mississippi John F. Wolfe, Jr. Silver Spring, Maryland William T. W cod Richmond. Virginia illia Jacksi S. Yerger , Mississippi T H E ACTIVITIES ook a gratifying spectacle We have nianaged to relieve the monotonous days of harracks existence hy jjarticipating in a wide variety of succes sful and enjoyable extracurricular activities — social, literary, religious, ami informative. Sealed. Left to Right: Walter Mt(iirlhy. Hob Lambert. Burrell Whiilo Jordan. George McVeigh, Clyde Green. Peyton Marshall. Lee Rogers Bill Hart. Jake ffamsley. Johnny the honor court The strongest and most distinctive fea- ture of the V. M. I. system as we know it, is tlie Honor System. It has grown stronger tlirough the years of its development, with the realization of every V. M. I. cadet that it is the huihUng stone on which our dis- tinction depends. Every man is honor l ound to report every breach of the Honor System that coiues to his attention, and fail- ure to do this is itself a violation of this saiue system. The judicial body upon which the re- sponsihility of the Honor System lies is the Honor Court. This cour t is composed of the officers of the first and second classes, the president and vice president of the third class, and three members of the first class, selected by vote of the first class, one of whom is the president of the Officer of the Guard Association. This organization is authorized by the Superintendent, and al- though no intervention by the Institute is practiced, one officer is appointed to sit in on the court to act as an adviser. He has no vote and is not present when the vote is cast. The purpose of the Honor Court is to prove beyond a doubt the guilt or inno- cence of the person accused of violating his honor. Acijuittal by tliis court assures the accuse«l that no stigma exists on his record. However, if the accused is found guilty he is dishonorably dismissed from V. M. I. and must leave at once. The fairness, thorough- ness, and patience with which this pro- cedure is carried out has been and will continue to be the keynote of a successful Honor System. Sealed, Left to Right: Piiiil Hudson. Waller McCnrlhv. Parker Cross. Bill Hart. George McVeigh, Johnny Jordan. Jake Wamstey. (hde Green. Peyton Marshall. Bob Lambert, Lee Bogers. Not Shown: Burrell W hitloiv. the general committee The General Conimittee is the closest ap- proach to student government found at V. M. I. Student governnient is performed by all cadets and administeretl through the General Committee. Every offender, who is brought before this group, is reminded that the General Committee is authorized by the Superintendent and that all of his state- ments to them are to be sworn or certified statements. Actually, however, there is more than mere authorization by the Su- perintendent. Definite suppo rt and en- couragement are offered by the Institute in every respect. The committee is composed of the three class officers of the three upper classes in barracks, with the addition of three men elected at large from the first class, one of whom is the president of the Officer of the Guard Association. Tlie primary duty of the General Com- mittee is to enforce those rules, made by the corps, regarding appearance and con- duct in public. It is the duty of each mem- ber of the corps to report violations of these rules and the duty of the General Com- mittee to see that these rules are enforced. The reputation, which the corps enjoys as officers and gentlemen, is the result of this system. Two lesser duties of this conimittee are the enforcement of class privileges and the enforcement of rat restrictions. A strict, yet fair, p erformance of these duties is the goal of this committee. Jack Ross. Advertising figer ; Russ ger; Henry Pilot, Business Ma . Circulation Manager the 1951 bomb the annual publication of the corps of cadets We of the Institute are justly proud of this puli- lieation. IJejjun in 188ii and ])ul)lishe l annually since 1895, the liomb enjoys the reputation of l eing the oldest collejie annual in the South. The Bomb is not an Institute publication, hut a cadet pul)lica- tiou; it receives no financial suljsidies of any kind. Its officers, the editors, business nianajier and other important staff members are elected by the graduating class; minor duties are j)erformed by underclassmen who aspire to positions on their own Bomb staffs. The primary aim of the Bomb is to give a complete pictorial account of the Institute and of cadet life throughout the school year. Complete coverage is given to social affairs, military organizations, religi- ous activities, athletic events and those governing bodies, including the Honor Court and General Com- mittee, which exist within barracks. As this is a publication by the graduating class, special Standing. Left to Right: Bob I olley, Kenneth Perry, Tom ! ehon. Seated. Left to Right: Jin, Hamlin. John Moncrief, Jim Close. Associnle Etiilors — Seated, Left to Right: Frans hnstcrl. Dirk Chaplin, Bill McCallum, Tom Marr, Oeno Hawthorne. Don Bennett, Guy Aguor. emphasis is placed on the first classman his por- trait, his personal history and those organizations and activities which are of greater concern to him. The four Bombs which the cadet compiles during his stay at the Institute give him a valuahle account of the development of both the Institute and his class. The Bomb has developed and grown more com- prehensive in scope as the Institute has grown and spread its culture. Now as it becomes apparent that the Corps and the Institute are about to realize a desire for further expansion, we of the class of 1951 expect future editions of the Bomb to keep pace and reflect the spirit and traditions which apply equally well to the Institute and the Bomb. Business Staff — Standing, Left to Right: Kenneth Perry, Jack Hill. W a I i San ders. J o h n n y Gray. Seated, Left to Right: Jim Enochs, R u s s McCarthy, Johnny Lyden. ; Kastppl. EditG Herb Harris. Business Manager; Jim Stfillings. Circulation Manager; Jack Wright, Advertising Manager; Jim Hyatt, Exchange Editor. the turnout the official magazine of llie corps of cadets Durino; the twenties and the early thirties, the Corps possessed a magazine which went nnder the signihrant epithet of the Sniper. It seems thai this piihlication l)erame a casuahy somewhere ahjng the line. h)ng hefore the first appearance of the TnriKnil, which was started in 1939 hy a group of cadets who eniharked on the venture with little or no experience in the editing and jtnlilisliing of periodicals. It was felt at this time that somehow the hiatus hetween the weekly Cadet, newspaper of the Corps, and the Bomb, its annual, should he hridged. and that those members of the Corps who were interested in humor, creative writing, cartooning, poetry, and all the other branches of material suitable for a periodical should he pro- ided with a meflium for expression. After three years of rather spasmodic existence, the Turnout was altogether discontinued in 1943. Three years later, returning veterans, interested mem- SlaiKlins. Left to Right: Don Fletcher. Bill Meola. Charlie Piper. Cliff Gonto. Sciiied. Left to Right: Dave Slnarl. Al Schrirhle. Jim (ireer. Howar,! Jl illiamson. Associate Editors — Standing. Left to Right : Duune Holloway. Bill Myers. Jim Connoh. Harry Alkiusoii. Fraits Kasteel. Sealed, Left to Right: Hank Dural. Bill Hallet, Leon Cohen. I)ers of the faculty, and the itievitable talented rats, succeeded in revivinjj the ohl name, and in attaching it to an entirely new, different sort of puhlication, which more closely resembled its prototype at other institutions, although the new Turnout never (|uile managed to lose any of its old cachet, topical and typical of V. M. I. in every way. Thereafter the Turnout rapidly came into its owti as a well-organized Corps activity, being taken for granted five times each year. It is now published regularly in the months of October, November, Feb- ruary, April, and June. The average circulation of 1200 copies per issue goes out to many parents, friends, and alutnni everywhere. We feel that the Turnout can be rated among the more popular col- lege publications in Virginia. Editorial Staff: Walter VogeK At Schrichte. Jim MacLeod. Walt Sanders. Tom Wc St. Julian Marshall. Adrertising Manager; Gus Spotts, Busi- ness Manager ; Stan Wright. Circulation Manager. the V, in, L cadet the weekly newspaper of the corps of cadets The V. M. I. Cadet is the newspaper of the Institute, and as a resuh serves the purjtose of keeping both cadets and alumni informed on happenings and events to come at V. M. I. The paper is pultUshed weekly and this year is in its 41 si year of pul)lication. A coml)ination of news, sports, and features of all descriptions, the Cadet affords members of the Corps, who are interested, an opportunity to exercise their skill at writing in whatever field they desire. It serves as a means for the members of the Corps to voice their views and opinions on controversial subjects through the editorials and letters to the editors. There are also sections and columns devoted to each of the classes in barracks, the intention being to provide a means whereby cadets may read of news and activities out- side their own particular groups. The paper has been instrumental in bringing about many important changes at the Institute, and has on many occasions Eilitorial Staff — Standing, Lilt to Right: .41 Schricte. Ki ss McCarthy. Ed Cox. Leon Carr. Charles McRae. Staled, l.eft to Rigtil : Bob yolley. Franii Gorhani. Tom Marr, John Taylor. Associate Etlitors — Standins. Lefl to Right: Bill Moorman. Jin, Clawsoii, Gus Spoils. Homer Ambrose. Jim Enochs. Seated: Joe Brotvn. clarified confused situations. As is the case with the other puhlications of the school, all work for the paper is done during the cadet ' s free time and with no remuneration other than the satisfaction of seeing his work in print. This year saw a change in the form of the Cadet, which enahled a wider coverage of news and greater flex- ihility as far as variety of news is concerned. With the largest circulation of all cadet puhlica- tions, the V. M. I. Cadet is looking for an even more important role in the future years. It will continue in its main purpose of informing and entertaining the Corps while at the same time providing the welcomed hond hetween the alumni, the parents and the cadets themselves. Sports Staff — Standing, Lef t to Right: Charles Mc- Rae. Jack Hill. Don Ben- nett. Tom Wall. Walt Sanders. Seated, Left to Right : Carl Carslens. Lang Sheffield. Jim Enochs, Johnny Gray, Johnny Ly- (len. glee club The final concert, held during Finals, closed another successful season for the 1950-51 Glee Club aggregate. This was one of the most pros- perous campaigns that the club has ever embarked upon. The most important trip that the club took during the year was to New York. The group had the privilege of singing for the National Associa- tion of Manufacturers which had its annual meet- ing on December 8. 1950. The concert was pre- ceded by a speech by (ion. (George C. Marshall, who made pec aI mention of the Glee Club. This trip did much for the Institute in the way of publicity and exemplified the recognition that the club has received during the past few years. Another im- portant event was the acceptance by the members, in spite of the fact that it meant giving up a day of furlough lime, of an invitation to sing for the Easter service at Natural Bridge. Broadcasting this program on a coast-lo-coasl hook-up extended the Glee Club ' s acquaintance to millions of new listeners. The spring tour began with a yueeossful visit to Hliiefield, Virginia, and was follo ved hv an appear- ance in Roanoke which included a radio broad- cast. Rehilions were also renewed with Mary Washinglon, a school for girls in Fredericksburg. Perhaps the most sensational concert, however, was given in Richmond where the group had the honor of presenting their annual concert in the Mosque the largest auditorium in the city. The Glee Club was also asked to take a major part in the Marshall Day ceremonies of May 15, 1951. The members of the club worked hard to pre- serve the prestige which previous clubs had passed on. The club was ably directed by Colonel Herbert Nash Dillard, very loyally assisted by President Herbert Harris and Vice President Ray Moncrief. Russ Green, the Business Manager, directed the finances and Gardner Edwards furnished excellent piano accompaniment. One of these days in the distant future, the club hopes to be good enough to fulfill the Colonel-s dream of singing in Europe. In the meantime, in addition to its invaluable function as a means of musical and artistic expression for the Corps, it has become one of the most popular and sought-after musical organizations in the South, as well as one of the very finest organizations at V.M.I. — of which the whole Corps is proud. american institute of electrical engineers The V.M.I. !.luclc ' iil .luipKr of the American InslituU- of Eleelrioal Engineers is an organi .ation composed of all upperchissmen pursuing the Electrical Engineering course. Its objective is to provide the- student with information, through l. ' c ' lures. movies and inspection lours, beyond thai offered in the classroom. Officers arc elected from among the cadets, who direcl proceedings with the counsel of Colonel J. S. Jamison. The 1931 highlight was the annual convention of the A.I.E.E.. held in Miami and attended by several cadets of the first and second class. american society of civil engineers The student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers operates under the auspices of the A.S.C.E. The chapter ' s principal purpose is to acquaint the undergrad- uate with the national society and its functioning so that the graduating civil engineer will apply for nienihership in the national society. Several meetings of the chapter are held annually, at which time the members hear prominent men in the field of civil en- gineering talk on various aspects of their profession. All civil engineering students are offered membership at the beginning of their third class anierican chemical society The V.IVI.l. Student Affiliate Chapter of the Ameriean C h e III i o a 1 Society holds monlhlv meetings Mith guest speakers from various organi- zations, corporations and schools, who give lectures on the various fields of chem- istry. The final meeting each year consists of reports by appointed cadets of the grad- uating class on the subject of their senior theses. Each year a group from this organiza- tion attends the annual meet- ing of the American Chemical Society in Philadelphia. 1 2 i Virginia academy of science The V.M.I. chapter of the Virginia Aoatleiny of Science was organized in 1949 for the purpose of furthering the scientific interests of pre- niedical students. It has the distinction of being the first collegiate affiliate of the American Academy of Sci- ence. Under the capable leadership of Jim Comer, monthly meetings have been highlighted by numerous lec- tures by local doctors, faculty members of V.M.I, and W. L. and other distinguished guests. The club is sponsored by Colonel Robert P. Carroll, head of the pre - medical course. international relations club The Iiileriuitioiui! Relalioiis Club of V.M.I. is composed of forty-five chosen cadets who meet for the purpose of ob- taining more information con- cerning international affairs than is available for discussion during the allotted classroom time. Through numerous lec- tures, panels, banquets and conferences, the club aids its members to understand Amer- ica ' s neighbors and to develop a more sound and sympathetic view toward them. The group does not restrict itself to cam- pus activities for the V.M.I.- I.R.C. has been represented at nation-wide conferences held in New York, Norfolk and Harrisonburg. In addition, the president and vice presi- dent of the chapter have been elected to similar offices in the stale organizations. the conimanders The Conimanders., alway;? one of lop college dance bands in the South, rose to new heights in college music circles this vear under the able co- leadership of Mack Blackwell and Gene Haw- thorne. They set records for dance engagements and instituted a first by playing for two sets of V.M.I, dances. At the beginning of the year, co-leaders Black- well and Hawthorne brought six new members on the bandstand; three sax men from W. L.. Randall Bradley, David Drum, and Joe Yanaty; Rat trumpeter, Ted Benson ; vocalists. Cadet Bruce Wells and Miss Sherri Saunders. Later in the season, Miss Saunders was replaced by Miss Carol Bell and drummer Bill Romaine, by Sam Nucholtz of W. L. The other members of the band who were held over from the previous year: piano star, Gardner Edwards; bass, Pete Ames; trom- bonist, Don Matheson — laler replaced by Charles Williams. Mack Blackw ell ' s trumpet and Gene Hawthorne ' s alto sax were the lead instruments in the band ' s setup and were the featured solo attractions. Not since the war, has a belter dance band been heard at the Institute, and the graduating mem- bers, Blackwell, Hawthorne, Edwards, and Ames, will leave vacancies that will be hard to fill. THE HEAITHFVL AND fLEASA[-(T ASODEOfA CROWD OF HONORABLE YOVTHS PRESSING VP THE- HIUOF SCIENCE VflTH NOBLEEMYLATION A CRATIfYINCSPECTACLE AN HONOR TO OyR COVNTRY AND OVR STATE OBJECTS OF HONEST-PRIDE TO THEIR It STRyCTORS AND- FAIR SPECIMENS OF CITIZEN SOLDIERS -ATTACHED TO THEIR NATIVE STATE PROVD OF HER FAME AND PEADl IS EVERY TIME OF DEEPEST PERIL K«rEFE« officer of the giuird association DirtTt descendants of the old-corps Vigilance Commit- tee Circa 1924, the OGA has been established by each year ' s first class privates in a variety of guises with but one true object: to further the interests of the membership. The 1951 model was organ- ized ostensibly to take up some of the slack in the corps with regard to the uniforms worn and the sagging class system. The driving force, however, was the desire to get ourselves excused from drill and parade on Thursdays. This end was attained, but at a terrible cost in pride to several of our slimier mem- bers, with over-all result that we looked better than any other group of first class privates. armed forces club The Armed Forces Club, formerly the Army Club, has this year eoutinued its policy of distributing information dealing with all branches of the Armed Forces to the mem- bers of the club. Throughout the year the club has had. for its members, many interesting and informative speakers, and many films dealing with all military subjects. The club, although a relatively new one, has increased in popularity this year, and promises to be a very popular one in the years to come. IHt HtALIMfVLANU PLhAiAl l ABUUt ■ Uf A l..K,UVyU ' Uf MUlNUKJ BLt YOYTHS PRESSING VP THE HILL OF- SCIENCE WITH NOBLE EMYIATIQN A- GRATIFYING SPECTACLE : ANHONOR. TO OyR COVNTR.Y AND OVR STATE OBJECTS OF HONEST PRIDE TO THEIR INSTRyCTORS ' AND FAIR SPECIMENS OF CITIZEN SOLDIERS : ATTACHED TO THEIR NATIVE STATE PROVD OF HER FAME AND READY IN ■ EVERY TIME OF DEEPEST PERIL TQ-XINDI ' religious clubs BAPTIST CLUB PRESBYTERIAN CLUB CANTERBURY CLUB NEWMAN CLUB J; sSll. LUTHERAN CLUB hop committee The V. M. I. Hop Committee, under the able presidency of Bill Nelson, has again upheld the tradition of turning out what is reputed to l)e the best collegiate dances in Virginia, not to mention the entire South. This year the Committee pre- sented the annual Homecoming. Thanksgiving, Midwinter, and Spring Hops and ended the season with the Final (ierman and Final Ball. Engaging such notables as Glen Gray, Tommy Tucker, Elliott Lawrence, and Claude Thoruhill, and many others, the Hop Com- mittee with the aid of various ap- pointed floor committees, has turned out success after success during the past two semesters. Tlie V. M. I. Commanders have on oc- casions turned out good danceable music during Hop weekends, when larger hands were not eni])loyed. Paramount among the Committee ' s accomplishments this year was the Spring Hops, in which two name bands. Tommy Tucker and Claude Thornhill, shared a twin bill for the weekend. The Hop Committee, as always, has been successful in making up for the restricted social life of the Corps and in entertainment of visiting alumni. A, X . « ' ' ' ' « ' ' ' f h« responsibilities of managing the rat line the seeond class- man at V. M. 1. IS granted a year of maturing time liefore assuming the role o f the ' ' elder statesman ot harracks. Only once during this year does he step to the center of the stage durin. ' the Kin JHigure when he receives his ring and the customary kiss beneath the flower-bedecked arch Prefacnig our Ring Figure week end was a l)riliiantly played, if not entirely pleasing, tie football game with our traditional Turkey Day rivals at V. P. I. When the confusion of last minute prep- arations and the nervous anticipation finally gave way upon our entrance into 94 Hall, we were met with the inspired music of Glen Gray and the applause of proud parents and friends of the Institute. We passed quickly through a series of figures forming V. M. I.. 1951, and a number of pinwheels. Falling away from the pinwheels each cadet escorted his white-clad lady to the rose-covered arch where he received his class ring and where, in many cases, he presented his date with a miniature, thus announcing his unofficial engagement. From the arches each cadet, with his date, faded into the maze of couples on the dance floor regretfully ending perhaps the most pleasant event in the life of a cadet. Miss Martha Wallace Chase Citv, Virsiiiia Miss Mary Ellen Diehl Baltimore, Maryland Miss Marty Frierson Greenville, South Carolina Miss Charlotte Lischka St. Petersburg, Florida Miss Edith White Lexington, Virginia Miss Cynthia Hilbish Akron. Ohio Miss Betty Stephenson Richmond, Virginia Miss Lillian Vaeiria Bronx, New York Miss Dolores Higginbotham New Orleans, Louisiana « Miss Barbara Helms Philadelphia. Pennsylvania Miss Jean L. Marshall Verona, New Jersey jnp Miss Clara Jane Burrough; Jacksonville, Florida Miss Jean Ann Pearce Alexandria, Louisiana Miss Florence Collir Aniericus, Georgia Miss Bellv Jean Hal-I. Churchville, irginin T H E ATHLETICS 5 a crowd of honorable youths We have achieved adniirahle records in many sports this year, frequently winning surpris- ing victories over favored rivals because of the indomitable spirit to fight against su- perior odds that is always present in our teams. athletic council Seated, Left to Right: Ll. Col. Loiicos cr. Bernich. Munonriiin Club Rf ' iires,-ii Chairman ; Col. Lipscombe. Col. Milner. Col. Mann. Standing: Mr. Carlton, Alur, nolly. Monogram Club Representative; Hill. President Athletic Council; Gooilwi mers. Athletic Director; Col. Purdie. Mr. Huger, Alumni Representative. re; (,vn,rul liucher, Representative; Con- Vice President; Sum- nioiiograni club SPECIMENS OF CITIZEN SOLDIERS ATTACHED TO THEIR NATIVE STATE PROVD OF HER FAME AND READY- IN EVERY TIME ■ OF DEEPEST PERIL •JiNOli OR iO ENOhErPiGHTS , Ci S vin ' !! ' :ate ' ? er ' I f Kneeling. I.ifl to Right: .S(,  , , s,, ,, ,„- . (,;,■, ,. I ;, ,■ PrrsidrnI : lUrnirh. I ' rcsidenl ; Rohisnn. Treasurer. Second Ko« : Jordan. Perrs. R d„il.„n. Ripley, ll ilson. Little. Ilerke. Powell, tenable and Thomas. Third Row: Leighty. Roche. Hedge, Lggleslon, Thornton. Birge. Frankeberger. Ross. Louden and if ebb. Fourth Row: Marchand. Powers. Bleeker. Grumbling. Goodwin. Mecredy. Wiley. Blakeniore. Parks, Graf. Fifth Row: I yman, Rogers, Piper, Nay, Lauerman, Ambrose, Nichol, Cowherd, Bass, Harrington, Cole, Enochs and Barton. director of athletics Frank Suniniers has truly done a coninien lal)le job in his capacity as Athletic Director. Through his direct efforts the V. M. I. is extremely well known in intercollegiate sports circles. In his three years at the Institute he has pre- sented the athletic teams with some excellent competition hy scheduling a great many hig name teams, as evidenced hy next year ' s football sche lule. Due to his efforts, fa- cilities, especially the field house which is the largest in the State of Virginia, have been expanded and equipment has been increased appreciably. For a job well done he deserves the thanks of the Corps and its supporters. head football coach We ' ve seen a season go by in which the work of Tom iNugent was very evident. The Institute enjoyed success on the football field which must have reminded the old corps of the days of Pritchard, Muba, and the other notables. It is very true that this year saw some great football players wearing the colors of the Institute, but it is also true that these boys were brought to their near perfection by a guiding hand activated by an amazing store of football knowledge. Because of the results of a year ' s work on his part, and three months ' work on the part of the team, Nugent ' s second V. M. I. team was labeled Giant Killers. As this book goes to press, the third team to be coached by this master mind is in the neophyte stage, but even in this form gives great promise of surpassing the records of his previous two teams. director of physical education Herb Patchin ' s title does justice only to his official job. In addition he serves as trainer, counselor of coaches, psychologist, and friend of the cadets whether or not they are famed athletes. If there happens to be anything else of true value to the Institute after he has completed these chores. Herb gladly serves in the needed capacity. Herb adopted the Institute many years ago and through his personal service and far-reaching influence the V. M. I. has found a very generous and helpful god- father. Bovd W illiaiii .4sst. Conch Varsity Football Head Coach Varsitv Track W illi;Mn O ' lLira Heail Coach Haskftball Asst. Coach Football Viiicenl J. Raguiias Col. S. Murrav Heflin Head Coach Rat Football. Asst. Coach Rat Football Basketball and Baseball Head Coach Rat Wrestling the coaches Roberl Shcrrard Head Coach Varsit W restling lfri ' (l M. (oiiMif HeadCoaih t arsity and Rat Sivintniing Col. B. Davis Mayo Head Coach Varsity Golf Maj. Walter B. Corniack Head Coach Varsity and Rat Cross Country and Indoor Track Thomas Joynes Athletic Publicitr Director varsity football Front Row, Left to Right: Hedge, Quis Lowtlen. ' iberry, Coley, Bonnett, Grumbling, Leighty, Bernich, Eggleston, Hay, Hill, Eley, Second Row: MacDonnId, Woods, Carlton, Dininger, Vaughn, Portasik. Couhon, Adeeb, Goodicin, Leek. Petree, Slump. Third Row: Lanford, Holland, Fraukeberger, Diehl, Moncrief. Ripley, Hudson. Hutchinson. Felvev, Chuntbley. Hars. Mar- chand. ■ Fourth Row: Lauerman. Zeiders. Moore, Shay, Oieen. Barry, McFarlin, Woy. Mariani. Cury, Robison, Wilson. Top Row: Johnson. Graf. Gilbert. Jfilliams, Nugent, O ' Hara, Crisp. Stringer. Carpenter. RECORD V. M. I. - 25 William and Mary - 19 V. M. I. - 12 George Washington - 15 V. M. I. ■ 26 Richmond - 13 V. M. I. - Texas A. M. ■ 52 V. M. 1. - 13 Virginia - 26 V. M. I. - 13 Catawha - 14 V. M. I. - 46 Davidson - 6 V. M. I. - 14 Georgia Tech - 13 V. M. I. - 13 The Citadel - 7 V. M. I. - 27 v. P. 1. - Captain Kirin He Joe Stump Jim Co ley Moose Hutsoii V. M. I. 25, WILLIAM AND MARY 19 Roanoke ' s ietory Stadium conlimied to be a happy hunting ground for Coach Tom Nugent and his fired-up hand of footliall warriors. The Keydets ' razor-sharp attack was featured I y the hull-Uke charges of Joltin Joe Stump, who lugged the pig- skin 162 yards in twenty-five carries, and the pin- point passing of Jim Coley. Their efforts were the primary factors in V. M. I s 25-19 scalping of the William and Mary Indians. The massacre of the Williamsburg braves was not, however, a two-man show. The game produced many stars such as Rirby Bernich, Weir Goodwin. Moose Hudson, George Robison, George Chunibley and ' Chuck ' Dininger. The entire offensive platoon blocked with mid-season efficiency as they gave Coley plenty of time to pass and opened huge holes in the Indians forward wall. The defensive unit used gang tackling tactics to thwart William and Mary ' s offen- sive plans. It looked as if Dame Fortune were going to smile on the completely outclassed lads from Williamsburg when, with five minutes remaining, William and Mary led 19-18. The Big Red team, however, was not to be denied as Joltin ' Joe crossed the last chalk stripe for his third tally of the evening. Graf converted. V ' .M.I. 25. W. M. 19. This victory by the Keydets broke the Indians ' ten-year reign in the Virginia football circle. Ed Magdziak was the visitors big gun, scoring two of their touchdoMus. It was a great victory for both the team and the coaching staff who had pointed for this game since spring practice. GEORGE WASHINGTON 15, V. M. I. 12 The Keydets knew they were going to have a real tussle on their hands from the first scrimmage play. After the opening kickoff was returned by G. W. to the twenty-yard stripe, a Davis to Jones pass was good for sixty-two yards to the V. M. I. eighteen. The Big Red Line dug in near the goal and took over the ball on the one-yard line. After an exchange of punts, Dininger took the ball on the nine and raced ninetv- one yards for a touchdown, outrunning the entire Colonial team. Graf missed the conversion. cores against Indians Hold that line! to Colonial end (;. W. inarched eighty-five yards on the next series ( 1 h wns to tie it up, 6-6. The Colonials went ahead in the second period, 13 to 6. Led hy Joe Stump, the Keydets struck rijihl hack, with ( oley climaxing a fifty-yard lri ' hy a (piarter- hack sneak for the tallv. Again Graf missed. The half ended 13 to 12. G. W. In the third tpiarter Coley fell hehiiid his own goal while attempting a pitchout. to give the Golonials a safety. ' . IM. I. matle several sustained drives in the second half, hut could not punch it o cr. (ieorge Washington was the victor. I.t to 12. v. M. I. 26, RICHMOND 14 The stunned Keydet eleven snapped out of their faltering ways after three quarters of shaky play hy downing the pesky Spiders 26 to 14. Richmond countered first when McLachlin recovered Anson ' s fiimhle of a punt on the V. M. I. sixteen-yard line. Quarterhack Johnny Thomas sneaked over from the one. . M. I. came right hack when jMcFarlin hlocked Purinai ' s kick ami Dininger scooted ten yards for the score. On the next series of downs Bernich inter- cepted a pass and . M. I. went on to score with Stump hucking it over. Thomas connected again to Mc- Lachlin for a tallv and Richmond led at the half, 14 to 13. Both defensive units dug in for the entire third quarter and it was not until the waning moments of the game that V. M. I. pulled this one out of the fire with two quick touchdowns. Stump plunging from the five and Coley tossing to Leek from seven yards out. Final score. V. M. I. 26, Richmond 14. V. M. I. 0, TEXAS A. M. 52 The Keydets landed in Houston with their spirits still in the clouds and with a determination to sur- prise the startling Texas Aggies. Instead, the tahles were turned, and ' . M. I. found itself at grips with one of the smoothest and most aggressive T-forma- tions in the country. A. M. unleashed a well-timed ground attack featuring the cross-hucks and counter- plays of All-Southwestern Conference ' s Boh Smith, and the outmanned Squadron found itself playing a defensive game most of the sixty minutes. The Houston Post descrihed the contest thusly, Ags Demonstrate Power to V. M. I., 152-0. ' (ieorse Clininbl Leek conies up for tackle against Spiders The loss, however, was much more lastiii j than that of injured pride; George Rohison was lost for the remainder of the season, and many front line troops nursed injuries which were to tell in the ensuing Virginia struggle. We went to Texas in time to catch one of the hest Aggie teams of a deca le. VIRGINIA 26, V. M. I. 13 For three quarters V.M.I, gave Virginia ' s Cavaliers ahout all they could take hefore howing to superior manpower. 26 to 13. A Com- monwealth Day crowd of 22,000 turned out to watch a sixtv-minute exhihition of rockem-sockenr football in a game that was not de- cided until late in the fourth quarter when, with Virginia leadiu 19 to 13, a V. iM. I. drive fizzled out on the Cavalier sixteen. After this, the Wahoos launched their final march which put the game safely on ice. Before this, however, it was anyhodv ' s hall game, and it looked very much as if the Keydets might pull another upset. Virginia took a six-point lead after five minutes of play. A Keydet fumhle on their own thirty-seven set it up, hut an eighty-yard V. M. I. drive that was climaxed hy a twenty-four yard sneak bv Coley and Birge ' s conversion put the Keydets hack on top. 7-6, in ' the second period. A few minutes later Coley recovered a Virginia fumhle on the Wahoo twenty-four, then passed to ( uisenherrv on the fifteen. Here the Cavaliers were penalized to the one for unnecessary rouah- ness, and Coley sneaked over two plays later. € ' Jack Sookie ' Hill Neal Petree Bill Lauerman Fred Anson Stump around Virginia ' s end V. M. I. drove to the Cavalier 30 at the outset of the second half, I)Ut Colev fuiiihled and Virginia recovered. The Wahoos retaliated with a drive of their own thai went to the V. M. I. eight where they fnmhled and V. M. I. recovered. A play later Coley funihled again, and the Cavaliers were in position to go for the tying touchdown. V. M. 1. took the kickoff, threatened hriefly, then Birge punted out on the Virginia six. From here the Cavaliers went ninety-four yards for the tie breaker. CATAWBA 14. V. M. I. 13 The Keydets croi)ped a Tartar for a Home-Coming foe in a fired-up tribe of Catawba Indians who upset them 14-13 before 6.000 disbelieving fans. It was a case of a team ' s being ripe for an upset and getting it, although the injury-ridden Keydets had the better of the statistics. Catawba broke the ice in the second ])eriod when halfback Hank Holt latched m to a Jimmv Coley pass and scampered sixty-five yards for a touchdown. . M. 1. came back to knot the count at 7-7 just before the half on a Colev to Stump screen pass, and took a 13-7 lead by marching sixty-two yard s on eight plays to open the second hall. The visitors pushed across a touchdown in the final period after recovering a fundile on the Keydet twelve, added the deciding point and spent the rest of the game staving off desperate V. M. I. bids. Coley sneaks across Wahoo ' s goal Henry Quisenberr; Bill Vaughn Taylor Hay A. J. Marchand Tom Hedge Bland W iUon Jerry Eggleston Dick McFarlii V. M. I. 46, DAVIDSON 6 . M. I. s (lowii-trodden Keydets finally started hitting on all cylinders and The Squadron ' s wrath Mas ahsorhed hy the Davidson Wildcats, 46-6. Six Keydets took part in the merciless touchdown parade, with Petree scoring two tallies. Suh-quarterl ack A. J. Marchand showed flashes of hrilliance running with the leather oval. Eggleston and Eley proved to he top operators in the line. Auhurn Laniheth, Davidson quarterhack, was the Wildcats ' chief threat with his short, accurate aerials. The Keydets, aided hy the return of Freddie Anson and Tommy Birge to the starting line-up, showed ofl a powerful and deceptive offense. This game proved to he a preview of things to come, the Keydets were finally getting their second wind. V. M. I. 14, GEORGIA TECH 13 It was a great Keydet team that took the field against Georgia Tech in Atlanta on Founders ' Day, 1950. The experts had picked the Jackets to win by three touchdowns, but the gallant Keydet eleven proved them wrong and scored V. M. I. ' s first victory over the Engineers of Georgia Tech. Though the vic- tory was an upset by pre-game ratings, the Flying Squadron proved themselves better in every depart- ment and the win was well earned. V. M. I. ' s first score came early in the second period behind the brilliant passing of quarterback Jim Coley. Starting on his own twenty-five yard line, Coley con- nected with three passes, the last being taken by Bill Leek on the Tech two-yard line. From here Joe Stump rammed it over and V. M. I. took the lead. Tommv Birge kicked the point and the score stood 7 to 0. ' Late in the second quarter Georgia Tech roared back. Taking advantage of a one-yard punt, they scored on a long pass from quarterback Darrell Craw- ford to end Dick Harvin. The extra point try vas no good. At the end of the half V. M. I. led 7 to 6. The Keydets were expected to weaken in the sec- ond half, but these boys had no such thought in mind. Midway in the third quarter Jim Coley tossed a short Lowden brings down Catawba back Dininger shakes off Cat player pass to Iialfljack Fred Alison, vlio turiied in the most heaiitii ' iil run of the day. Taking tlie l all on the fifty, he moved forty-seven yards throiifjh the entire Tech haclvfield to the three-yard line Two plays later Joe Stump again scored for the Flying Squad- ron. Birge ' s kick was good and V. M. I. led 14 to 6. Late in the third period Crawford again got his range and connected with end John Vi eigle for the second Tech score. After this the Keydet lefense tightened and the Engineers never again threatened. The V. M. I. defensive platoon playe l one of its greatest games against Georgia Tech. It was these hoys who hottled up the famous scat-hacks and auiited passing attacks of the Engineers. (Jreat line play by Adeeh and McFarlin along with airtight pass de- fense by Hill and L eek liiglilighte l the Keydet de- fensive efforts. The entire team played great football in this unforgettable victory. V. M. L 13, CITADEL 7 V. M. I. was determined to muzzle the Bulldogs of The Citadel to avenge their 19 to 13 loss of the pre- vious year. It was a hitter struggle all the way. The third play of the game Birge took a pitchout from Coley and raced thirty-four yards for the first score. Birge converted and V. M. I. led 7-0. A forty-five vard Friedliii aerial to DeLuca set up the Citadel ' s lone tally. Two jilays later Mamajek bulled over from the five. Davis converted to knot the count at 7 all. The (Citadel kicked off and it looked as if the Key- dets were in trouble when Birge took the ball in the end zone and was lowned on the one-yard line. How- ever. Anson and Stump combined runs to move the ball to th ' lliirly-(ive. Felree punted to the Citadel twenty-8e ' ii. Aft ' r another exchange of punts the Citadel took over on its thirteen. On the next play Taylor Hay recovered Bozenian ' s fumble and the Key- dets took advantage of the situation to sew things up. A beautiful play with Coley pitching out to Anson, who in turn re ersed to Stump who went over stand- ing up. Birge missed the extra point. Outstanding linemen for the day were Kirby Ber- nicli. Weir Goodwin, and Tommv Bonnett, while Chni ' k I inin Jack 1 raiik.l Jay Orunibliiig Tom Bonnett Stump scores Birge, Colev and Anson shone in the l aokfield. Final score, V. 3l ' . I. 13, Citadel 7. V. M. I. 27, V. P. I. The Keydets closed out a successful season before 28,000 sun-drenched customers in Roanoke ' s Victory Stadium Thanksgiving Day with a business-like 27-0 victory over their arch rivals from Virginia Tech. V. M. I. had too many guns for the hapless Gob- blers, the biggest of which Mas the deadly passing of quarterback Jim Coley, who completed twehe of twenty, four going for scores. The talented toe of Beano Graf adtled three conversions as the Keydets ran up the largest score in the long history of the classic. The Keydets went seventy-two yards in se en plavs the first time they got their hands on the ball. A Coley to Petree pass covered the last seven yards for the touchdown. In the second period it was a twenty- yard Coley to Stump pass that climaxed a forty-one yard march in only three plays to gi e the Keydets a 14-0 halftime margin. V. P. I. kicked off to Tom Birge to open the second half. Birge reversed to Fred Anson, then took an across-the-field lateral from Anson and scampered fifty-five yards to the Hokie ' thirty-three. From here it took Coley just three tries to engineer another touchdown through the startled Techmen. Bill Leek was the recipient this time of a twenty-yard aerial for the score. The final tally came at the end of a sixty- six yard march with Anson as the target. The game was V. M. I. ' s all the way, and after the third touchdown they could have named their own score, but Coach Tom Nugent chose to give his spares a workout. Defensively, the Big Reds were never bet- ter as they posted their first shutout of the season. The game marked a glorious finale to the careers of Captain Kirby Bernich. Jim Coley, who was voted the game ' s outstanding player, Joe Stump, Jack Low- den, Tom Hedge, Fred Anson. Bland ilson, Taylor Hay. Dick Owen, Bill Lauerman, Dick McFarlin. Joe Adeeb. Will Hays. Tom Watt, Jerry Eggleston, Jack Hill, and Beano Graf. , U«Mt , - ,- -« hH it? AiiMiii !.ets sail Claude Eley rat football First Row, Left to Right: Lul ' ra,!, ' . 1 , (,,.«. ' (. It .  ;. John Kostns. Jim Kostns. Mvers. Pluiikett. Siler, Nuttrcoinbe. ISowil- sky and Drake. Second Row: Ranier. Ralph. McCovern. jrUlianison. Harrington. Bain, ratlerson. Latham, Wasner. B. Adams. Mann. Third Row: Manning. W adley. lioxley. Greene. Terry. H. Berry, Anderson. J. Berry. Chandler. Foiirlh Row: Coach Ragunas. Hengel. Klinar. Casey, Haley. Manager; Marks. Garhee and Line Coach Heflin. cross-country Kneeling, Left to Right: Cox, Powers. Clark. McLain, McCarthy. Chamherlaine. Bass. Standing: Major Corntack, Couch; For uhe. J. Hanna. Arias. Mnssie. Bailey. Lisella. Mallo, Jackson. S. Hannah. Manager. varsity basketball Left to Right, Kneeling: IVyntau, Anson, Brehany, Capt. White. Hutchinson, Carton, Baylis Standing: Hill, Mgr.; Way, McClosky, Brown, ISay, Recher, Petree, Grumbling, Coach O ' Hurt SEASON ' S RECORD V.M.I. V. M. I. 44 51 66 60 69 60 56 56 47 53 49 67 39 60 41 67 68 87 43 79 46 Norfolk Naval Air Roanoke College Duke Station 51 74 V. M. I. 86 V. M. I Wake Forest West Virginia Tei Morris Harvev 68 V. M. I V. M. I. ch . 76 71 V.M.I V. M. I. V.M.I V.M.I V. M. I. George Washington Richmond University Virginia Richmond University 79 64 50 52 60 V. M. I. ' est Virginia 99 V. M. I. Quantico Marines V. P. I. Maryland William Mary Furman Davidson William Marv V. P. I. Maryland 62 V. M. I. 85 V. M. I 46 V. M. I. 87 V. M. I. 70 V. M. I. 74 V. M. I V. M. I V.M.I. . . 76 . . 76 . . 65 Captain Rudy White Fred Anson Bob Nynian Tile 1951 I)asketl all record of three wins and eighteen losses is almost identical with the records of the teams of the last eight or nine years, hut this year ' s team holds the distinction of pulling the state ' s major haskethall upset for the year a sterling 79- 76 victory o er the V. P. I. (iohhlers, one of the top teams in the Southern Conference. From the opening tip-off until the final gun the Keydets displayed su- perior play over their taller rivals. John Recher and Captain Rudy White led the Red, White and Yellow with 17 and 16 points respectively while Freddie An- son and Jay Grunihling turned in fine performances. Skip Nay also was a stand-out before leaving the game early on fouls. The whole team worked very well as a unit and the spark and drive was the liest of the season. It was a sweet victory for the Keydets and avenged a previous 85-60 loss to the Gohhlers in Blackshurg. V. M. I. was hampered by lack of height in nearly all of the games, but with hard work and a lot of hustle they showed improvement continually. Many of the defeats were heart-breakers and were lost in the last minutes of play, while in others the Keydets were simply outclassed. Nay goes tiigh for Iv A liule higher. Radar! Petree liiukiiis; it look easv The Keydets took a hair-raiser from the University of Richmond Spiders 53-52 in Richmond. The game was a hard fought contest from start to finish and the final outcome remained in dou] t until Skip Nay stepped up to the foul line in the last seconds of the game and dropped in the game winning point. After losing a heart-breaking 70-68 contest to the Purple Hurricanes of Furman University, the V. M. I. cagers bounced back the following night to trip David- son 87-74 in the V. M. I. Field House. The Keydets took command from the opening whistle and seemed to be a changed five from the previous night. Leading scorer for the season was Johnny Recher with 283 points, followed closely by Skip Nay with 281, Freddie Anson 178, and Rudy White with 133. Recher and Nay had the best average per game with 13. .5 and 13.4, respectively. In the rebound depart- ment Rudy White was top man with 166 with Recher getting 160 and Nay 146. The basketball picture in the future looks bright. Only three men, Recher, White and Anson, will be lost by graduation while a fine Rat team which lost only two games will be coming up to bolster the varsity squad. Neal Petree varsity wrestling Front Row. Left to Right: Jordan. Perry. Bukmore. Broun. Cheatham. Lauerniaii, I enable. Seioiul Row: Chamberlain, l ors io . Carter. Ruff in, Sanders. Eggleston. Capt.. Cornto. Finney. Third Row: Coach SherrartJ. Larson. Moorman. Hanna, Hart. Cox. McFarlin. Hutson. Claus. St. John, Hogge. Mariani. Lauer- man. W.. Barr. Scott. Mgr. 1951 VARSITY WRESTLING SCHEDULE Season Record : Won 8, Lost 2. Conference Record: Won 6, Lost 1. V. M. I. 21 V. M. I. 28 V. M. I. 22 V. M. I. 18 V.M.I. 18 V. M. I. 9 V. M. I. 18 North Carolina State 11 University of North Carolina 5 V. P. I. 7 Davidson 6 Georgia Tech 14 University of Maryland 19 Temple University 13 llniversity of Virginia 14 University of West Virginia 9 Dnke University 6 -14th Annual Southern Conference At Raleigh At Chapel Hill At Home At Home At Home At College Park At Philadelphia At Charlottesville V. M. 1. 12 At Home V. M. I. 15 At Home V. M. 1. 18 At V. M. 1. Field Ho Wrestling Tournament : V.M.I. 29. Washington Lee 2.?; Marvland 18, Duke West Virginia 12, North Carolina State 11; V.P.I. 4, Citadel 4; Davidson 4. North Carolina 0. 12; The Capta Johnny Jordan Irvin Snioe Perry Jesse Bickniore Edgar Brown Tarheel is pinned Wreslling at V.M.I, is conceded to be top sport as far as won-Iost percentages are concerned. Since the organizations of the first team in the 1920-21 season, the Keydet matmen have never finished poorer than second place in either Dual meet or Tournament competition. Led by rookie Coach Bobby Shcrrard and Captain Jerry Eggleston, the well- balanced V.M.I, grapplcrs smashed to the championship in the Southern Confer- ence Tournament. Gold medals were earned bv Johunv Jordan and Irvin Perry; silver medals went to Jerry Eggleston and Dick McFarlin while Bill Venable and Edgar Brown each captured a third place. It took four years for Johnnv Jordan, but he edged out the title holder. Howie Davis of W. L., to gain the 12,-} lb. crown. Smoe Perry not only won his second title by trouncing his arch rival and defending champion in the 1.30 lb. class, Jerry Gallaher of Duke, but was also voted the outstanding wrestler in the Conference. The final period of this match was all Perrv. For the upset of the Conference, Dick McFarlin gave the tremendous Jerry Jack of W. L., the heavy-weight title holder, a severe 7-0 beating. After a first period knockout. Bill Venable bounced back to pin Davidson ' s Morrow and win third place in the 167 lb. class. With three consecutive wins in one day, Ed Brown took the con- solation round. In the initial match staged at N. C. Captain Jerry Eggleston, Bill Venable, victory by gaining falls. Jordan and Pen Against the University of North Carol onsecutive falls. 1 Bob Cheathan State ' s mammoth Reynolds Colliseum, and Edgar Brown paved the way to ry won easy decisions. Jerry Eggleston and Stud Venable Smoe Perry and Walt Sanders won by outpointed their opponents, and Jim registerecl their falls. BiU Mo Marshall battled to a dr Walt Sanders used a figure-four to pin his opponent and lead the Keydets to victory over their arch rivals. V.P.I. Jordan, Perry, Brown, Cheatham, and Eggleston gained decisions while Venable drew. hangs i-hk imli - the squeeze Without a single pin. Jordan. I ' errv. Marshall, Ruffin, Hudson, and MeFarlin won decisions against Davidson. The Wildcats only points were wins over Jesse Bickniore and Jack Lauerniaii. Jordan, Perry, and Brown took the sting out of the Yellowjackets in the earlv matches to help cop the fifth straight victory, but Georgia Tech came back strong in the heavier weights. Pogo Bickmore was pinned, Cheatham outlasted his man, and Sanders lost on points. Jack Lauerman lost a heartbreaker in the final two seconds. The Egg lost his first and only match, a 3-2 decision to the heavier Engineer who stayed clear of Jerry ' s lightning takedowns. The Kevdets lost their first match of the season to Maryland. It opened and closed with the veterans. John Jordan. Smoe Perry, and Jerry Eggleston winning easy decisions. In between, it was all Maryland. The V.M.I, grapplers came from behind to defeat the previously unbeaten Temple University. Eggleston again sealed the victory with a fall. Jordan won bv default. Perry decisioned a strong opponent. Brown fought to a draw, while Sanders, with ailing ribs, rallied to victory. The Wahoos from Virginia handed the Keydets a surprise. Losing his only match of the season, Jordan was pinned. The decisions won by Perry. Hudson, Eggleston. and MeFarlin could not offset the other losses. The Mountaineers from West Virginia were subdued by the V.M.I, matmen. Pogo Bickniore, wrestling at his normal 123 lb. weight, looked impressive in his first victory. Jordan and Perry chalked up shutouts while Eggleston and Brown won decisions. In the best team performance of the year, the Keydets trounced Duke. The onlv two Blue Devil conquests were against George Carter, who on his first match, lost on riding time, and Moose Hudson who was outscored by a veteran performer. A powerful hiplock by Smoe Perry beat his rival. Gallagher, who was the outstanding wrestler of last year ' s Conference. Riding time for Sand Bob Cheatham Bill Venable Jack Lauerman Walter Sanders varsity swininiing Bottom Row, Left to Right: Coach Conyne, Taferner Lambert. Sauin. Porfes, Capt.; Houston. C.i Top Row, Left to Right: Green. Mgr.; Harrington Goodwhin Mecredy. Johnston. Raeburn, ■? ' T B V. 31. V - H L V. M. ■h H W V. M. ■i ilH m Y. M. 1 y. M. ■ V. M. V ' u W V. M. k w V. M. l i V. M. Captain Vic Parks 1951 SWIMMING RECORD I. 44 Duke 31 I. 41 North Carolina State 34 I. 42 Virginia Tech 33 I. 16 University of North Carolina 59 1. 49 William and Mary 25 I. 36 University of Virginia 39 I. Second in Conference standings to North Caro- lina I. Second in Conference meet to North Carolina I. Second in State meet to University of Virginia KeyHets place first, second For the number of men on the squad. V.M.I s fighting undoubtedly had the best record of all Big Red teams this year. With never more than ten men outfitted for one of their meets, they did their best with what they had, which wasn ' t much numerically but registered right high on the scale of talent and ability. Because of their lack of depth, many men had to double up in meets, sometimes swimming as many as three races in a single afternoon. For this reason, nearly every man on the squad just about had to be a star for the natators to come through with the commendable record which they turned in. Swimming six dual meets and entering into both the con- ference and the Big Six contests, the swimmers surveyed a staggering schedule at the season ' s outset, one which included tough foes from Duke, North Carolina Stale, North Carolina, U. Va., and Virginia Tech. The only ' breather on the slate was William and M off the bat that the Southern Conferenc the season ' s curtain up a 4-2 won and lo. in both the oonfere; eluded wir Marv. Th However, the tankers declared right ild be among the top contenders in •les when they upset Duke 44-31 in r. From here they went on to ring rd in dual affairs, and placed second nd the State meets. This record in- ■ North Carolina State, V.P.I., and William and losses came at the hands of the ever-powerful Blue Dolphins of North Carolina, and the University of Vir- ginia, to whom they succumbed in a thriller by a 39-36 margin. The biggest weak spot of the team was lack of length in the free style events, a void which was left by the graduation of Skip Stephens and Dave Fleming of last year ' s team. The only sprinters left over from last year ' s varsity were Bob Raeburn and Weir Goodwin. Both of these men could be depended upon, but there was still need for more dash men for the Jim Mecredy (.eorge HarringK. Dick Taferner relay races. To fill this iieerl. youthful rookie Coach A! Conyne groomed Dick Tafcrner, a promising product of last year ' s rat team, and produced quite a swimmer out of him. Also. he took George Harrington, a backstroker, turned him over onto his stomach, and made a part-time freestyler out of young George. In the distance department, Jim Mecredy turned out to be the most improved man on the squad, as he could always be relied on for a first or second place. The main strength of the team lay in the breast and back- strokers. The former was boosted by veteran and captain Victor Parks, and sophomore Bill Saum. This pair was com- pletely undefeated in State competition, and lost only to North Carolina ' s Wall in the UNC dual meet. However, Saum made a teriffic comeback in the conference meet to take the cham- pionship in the 200. In the State meet, Saum took both the 100 and the 200 breast stroke, and captain Vic was right behind him. The backstrokers were George Bamboo Har- rington, and Harry Johnston, a graduate from last year ' s rats. These boys were also undefeated in the state, but lost to Lojko of NCS and Thomas of UNC in the respective dual meets. Harrington was the most versatile man on the team, as he swam backstroke, freestyle, and the individual medley during the course of the season. Fancy diving was supplied by a pair of Texans, Joe Craven and Regan Houston. Joe was a consistent performer all season, and Houston, a third classman, showed steady improvement with every meet. Houston hit his peak in the Big Six meet, as he came in right behind Craven for a fourth place. Next year ' s team will lose only Parks and Raeburn, and if this season ' s rat squad can fill their shoes in addition to supply- ing a few more freestylers, supporters can look to the 1952 tankers for more and better victories. varsity indoor track 1st place big six meet Front Row. Left to Right: Birge. Wehh. Slump. Boss. Captain; Roche. Harrison. Se.-on.l Row: Shay. Powers. Snnilers. Quisenberry. Bailey. McCarthy. Massie. Third Row: Forsyth. Eley. Barry. Berrier. Mallo. Fourth Row: Hannah. Manager: Williams. Cox, Bookman. Rogers. Cormack. Coach; Lyons. Asst. Coach. rat indoor track 2(1 place big six meet From Row. Left to Right: Cramer. Allen. Hanson. Plunkell. Maltox. Bane. Second Row: Benton. Benson. Siendsen. Cole. W right. Lyons. Third Row: Whitehurst. ilmy. Jf escolt. Morgan. Mapp. Steinmann. Barrett. Fourth Row: Pittman. Manager; Cormack. Coach; Lyons, Assistant Coach. rat basketball Kneeling. Left to Right: Wood. Etcing. Snngiiigni. Mc- Divitt. Greene. Ramer. Crock- ett. Standing. Left to Right: Gray, Mgr.. Cohvell. Klinnr. Dougherty. Ralph. McGovera. McGregor, Weniz, Ragnnas, Coach. XT rat ' ?4 wrestling Front Row, Left to Right: Curler. D.. McDowell. Schub- mehl. Hulme. Martin. Mayo, lilleni. Wheeler. Barclay, Freeman. Smith. 2nd Row, Left to Right: Miller, Asst. Mgr., Casey, Stone. Hux. Diiigiiid. King- ery, Robertson . I ewton.. Berry, Kneuer. Daniel. Carr, Mgr. 3rd Ro«. Left to Right: Blirchain. Draper, Anderson, Adams. Carter. T., Drake, Botjer. iSowitskv, Siler. Ay- cock. Tritmbo, Scott. Col. Heflin, Coach. rat swimming Front Row, Left to Right: Dunkelberger , Chandler. Knapp, White, Berry, Lay- thain. 2nd Row, Left to Right: Conyne, Coach, Brown, Iver- son, Terry, Langhantmer. Santos, Kane. Peniston, Har- mon, Wallace. McRae. Mgr. varsity baseball 9M --a ' la2-£aJsA«a2 «t!SgA!.-GJ ' ' ■ S.:ii i0i MiM ' ' .. - t;! r ' l ia2L £i  -««aj! - '  jJr «aMi  ,«.«= ate:iir Kneeling, Left to Right: Gray. Kelly. Green, Chrrssikos. Patton. Capt.; Harivood, Shrader, Williford, Anson. Second Row: Gerdetz, Allen. Evans, Hecher. Marchand. Morton, Thomas. Taylor, Sutherland. Third Row: Walker, Mgr.; Littrell, Asst. Coach; Summers, Head Coach; Carlon, Asst.Mgr. 1950 BASEBALL SCHEDULE M. L 10 2 Pittsburgh 8 M.I Pittsburgh 24 M. L 4 Renselear 22 M. L 1 Michigan 4 M.I 3 Trinity 7 M.I. 2 Georgetown 13 M.I. 7 George Washington 9 M.I. 5 William and Marv 15 M.I. 6 University of Virginia . . . 7 M.I. 2 Quantico Marines . . . . 7 M.I. 1 University of Maryland 14 M. I. 8 Fort George Meade 5 M. I. 2 University of Richmond 7 M. I. 12 William and Marv 6 M.I 1 V. P. I 14 M. I. 14 University of Richmond University of Virginia 2 M. I •0 13 M.I 1 V. P. I. . . . 4 Captain Red Patton ' C- Paul ShraHer Blair Thomas Red Williford Johnnie Gray Pattoii connecls The Keydet nine suflFered a heartbreaking season in dropping fourteen games and winning four in 1950. but the over-all outcome was not nearly so bad as the pure figures might indicate. The V. M. I. diamond team came up with several men who turned in very commendable performances and the two red- heads. Captain Claude Patton and Oliver Williford. were unanimous selections to the All-State Team. Williford also was named to the first team of the All- Southern Conference nine, and Patton placed on the third team. These two led the team both in hitting and afield throughout the season and finished out the schedule sporting the very sound batting averages of ..?33 for Patton and ..314 for Williford. The very factor that has hindered Keydet nines for a nui been the lack of depth in the pitching department and this be no exception to the existing situation. V. M. I. had only two previous experience on the mound and although they did a throughout the season the load was just too much for such ; two experienced hurlers. Blair Thomas and Tommy Harwo victories with Thomas getting credit for the Pittsburgh and R Harwood the winning pitcher in the Ft. Meade and William a Some aid came from the inexperienced Recher and Allen but in the final analysis it is seen that Harwood and Thomas had to appear in seventeen of the eighteen games played. It is evident that the strain was too much for either of the boys to achieve his best possible performance. nber of years has season proved to men who had any n outstanding job small staff. The )d. split the four ichnionfl wins and nd Mary contests. Both the infield and outfield of the Kevdet nine were pretty strong with the exception of shortstop which was handled by Fred Anson, normally an outfielder. He had a good season at the plate but his inexperience at the infield position was costly. Palton at second. Tommy Kelly at third, and Johnny Gray and A. J. Marchand at first rounded out the infield. Kelly had a hard lime of it with the stick but he proved to be a s Marchand found himself in a hitter ami a sub for first base, that he had plenly of hilling iibslaiilial g season-long a new posit ibilily on se uardi ihe ' ■ hol corner. A. J. lump at the plate both as a pinch- .n lo him. but .lohiiny Gray showed oral occasions and despite his lack of height he handled th ' position in a very commendable manner. Homer Chryssikos. an All-Slater of 49. led the trio of outfielders in pound- ing at a .297 clip and covered the outfield in the manner of a deer. Al Green was strictly the slugging type at the plate and proved to he an old reliable in left- field. The rightfield position was manned by a newcomer to the baseball ranks. I ' anl Shrader, and he showed signs of much ability as he was the team ' s second high in runs balled in with eleven. 1951 should find both the infield and outfield strong with several good prospects from the rat squad added to the list, but the pitching still remains a t]uestion mark. Five seniors, Palton, Chryssikos, Kelly. ;reen. and Harwood. will be sorely missed from the Lower Field diamond. Kellv slides back Fred Anson Al Green Homer Chryssikos Tommv Kellv varsity track mnl Ko« l.ll lo ISi-lu Ohur I) i i«i)is .ii l , hi, sl„l)ul,l Uurn im I apt Hnluri ,,,, II, Si.oiul K..« S„ , , y„i«Fi{.frr. T(nlor Wnssip RihIk M, oh, W olfonl Third Row: Ho,vnr l. Mgr.; Lyons, McFarli,,. Schoicalter. Birge. Fourth Row: ffilli(,i,is. Head Coach; Corniack, Assl. Coach, TRACK 1950 RESULTS V. M. I. 78? Quantico Marines 32 V. M. I. 58 2 University of Virginia 6?! V. M. I. 98 William and Mary 33 V. M. I. 571 2 V. P. I. 7314 V. M. I. 69 University of Richmond 62 STATE MEET V. P. I. 49; University of Virginia 47 4 ! V. M. I. 25i ; Washington and Lee 19%; William and Mary 14; Uni- versitv of Richmond 9%. Captain Harrison and Coach Williams Sheffield beats V. P. l.V W Harrison breaks the tape Even with bad breaks, ailments, and losses from last year ' s squad, the V.M.I, thinclads still eanie out on the long end of a 3-2 won and lost reeord in dual meet competition, and rendered a pretty good account of themselves in doing so. When spring filled the air and the harriers hit the lower field. Coach Boyd Williams found his ranks thin in numbers, but thick in talent, and as a result there were few specialists on the team. Many men, therefore, had to double up and enter into as many as four events in a meet. The season oonimenced at V.M.I. ' s Alumni Field with a contest against the Quantico Marines. The Gyrenes sported a bevy of stars, including ex-lVavy halfback and sprint man Dick Ambrogi, but found the going pretty rough against the Big Red cindermen that Saturday afternoon, as the Keydets outran, outthrew , and outjumped their visitors for a 78- i to 52 ' J triumph. Senior Johnnie Sheffield was far and away the outstanding performer of the day, as he entered four events. and walked off with a first place in every one of them, for a total of 20 points. The flying Georgian took the field in the 100, the 220, the 220 lows, and the broad jump. In the second meet, held in Charlottesville, the Wahoo trackmen grabbed a close one, capitalizing on a couple of bad breaks which fell V.M.I. ' s way. Joe Stump and Sheffield were disqualified in the 100 for false starts, and the Cavaliers refused to hold a mile relay, exercising their right as home team. These two events could have given us enough points to down the Charlottesvillians, but as it was, we wound up on the lower end of a 67 ' i to 58 ' _. count. Sheffield was again high point man, and Bill Massie and Billy Harrison scored double victories in the distances and middle-distances, respec- tively. The next contest was a walkaway for the Keydets. as they invaded Williamsburg and completely scalped the Indians, capturing all but three first places. George Bird-Dog Oliver Johnnie Sheffield Peyton Robertson Jack Roche had a good day with firsts in the high hurdles and high jump, phis a second in the pole vault. Next Saturday, it was a diiferent story, and it was then that our lack of depth showed up. We took seven out of the fourteen first places from the Gobblers, but failed to follow them up because of sheer lack of men. Despite the 57 ' j-73 ' ; loss, Johnny Sheffield really had this heyday. He had a total of 20 points, 10 of which came at the expense of Tech s famed speedster, Sterling Wingo in the 100 and the 220. The week before the Richmond meet, another misfortune came our way, when Peyton Robertson, a dependable per- former all season, pulled a leg muscle which put him out of action for the remainder of the year. This was quite a blow, as Peyton was a crack quartcr-miler and a vital link in the strong V.M.I, mile relay combination. Nevertheless, his teammates came through in fine style to top the Spiders by 69-62. Sheffield garnered 13 points without entering the broad jump, and Captain Billy Harrison, diminu- tive little speetl merchant, won the 440, placed second in the 220, and anchored the mile relay team to victory for another outstanding individual performance. In the Big Six meet, V.M.I, bowed to numerically superior V.P.I, and Lniversity of Virginia, but Sheffield again could not be denied, and was high point man for the tourney, with a win in the broad jump, a second in the low hurdles, and thirds in the 100 and 220 for a 12-point total. This wound up the season for the thinclads and said goodby to quite a bit of cinder talent including Sheffield, Captain Billy Harrison, Peyton Robertson, George Oliver, John Taylor, CharUe Schluter, Elmo Salley, and Jack Lyons. Howard Bass, a stellar middle-distancer, was chosen to captain the trackmen for next season under Major Cormack, who will be the new coach. Grim determination The home stretch varsity golf From Left lo Risht: Parrot. Moreniaii. Wilson. Ilrran. Dickinson. Ruffin. MncihmaUl. Roberts. Watson. Green. Cnpt.; Han thorne, Maxnell, and Peucocke. V. M. I V. M. I v. M. I V. M. I V. M. I V. M. I V. JVI. I V. M. I RECORD 6 V. P. I. 3 4 University of Virginia 5 8 2 V. P. I. 4 Richniontl 5 •lyi William and Mary 6 4 8 ' J Raudolph-Macon 4 Quantifo IMarines 5 7 uantico Marines 2 Gene Hawthorne Braxton Green varsity tennis Kneeling, Left to Right: Angell Hansen Capt.; Schouniburg, Rogers. Bennett. Standing: Bleeker Thompson, Williams, Harris, Blaydes, Mgr.; Roberts, Coach. RECORD V. M. I. 7 All.riglii 2 V. M. I. 6 Maine 3 V. M. I. 2 Virginia 7 V. M. I. 4 V. P. I. 5 V. M. I. 4 Hanipden-Sytlney 5 V. M. I. 1 Coimti y Club of Virginia 8 V. M. I. 9 Hampden-Sydney V. M. I. 4 Hampden-Sydney 5 V. M. I. 8 Randolph-Macon 1 Hcnrv Bennett Erskine Williams and Norris Thompson Captain Marcus Hansen varsity lacrosse Kneeling, Left to Right: Ueau SchwaUeiibiirg Gornto, Gowen. Wiley, Berke. Thornton Lyne Close, Mgr. Standing: Piper, Proffil, Hart, Lauermun, Letvane, Ambrose. Matheson, Boehm. Cheatham, Schrichte, Robertson and Burckell. RECORD V. M. I. 8 William and Mary Extension 2 V. M. I. 4 University of Virginia 14 V. M. I. 7 University of Delaware 11 V. M. I. 6 University of North Carolina 7 V. M. I. 8 William and Mary Extension 2 V. M. I. 8 University of Baltimore 14 V. M. 1. 4 Washington College 12 V. M. I. 15 Western Maryland 4 V. M.I. 16 V. P. I. 4 V. M. I. 4 Washington College 19 Jack Sookie Hill Sam Thornton rat baseball kmilins. Ltd lo Itiglll: Juslis. li,„Hl„ll. Itr.mn. Ilu.mhlr:. Wooils. Marks. M„,si,: Mor Second Row: Moore, B. Marks. Sletviirl, Sutherlnnil. Hiiriey. Carlton. Woy niid Hnden. Third Row: Green, Manager; Ragunas, Coach; Puckelt, .4ssistant Manager. rat track First Ro«. Lcfl lo l!i_lii l,„r,„ Second Row ri«s Harris,,,, l, I ,„„ I „i„l, Third Row: Shaw, Mariani, Hudson, Spencer. intramural council Seated, Lett to Kight: Uiivis, Crawford. Raehurn Standing, Left to Right: Carloii, Hill, Lyden, Close The Intramural Council, headed by Bill Roberts and « ' ith managers from the six line companies and the Regimental Rand, endeavored to provide a program from which the members of the corps could receive the most fun and best competition. This year increased interest in intra- mural Athletics was shown by the cadets by their large turnouts for the various sports. In September, with the Rand participating as a team for the first time, football initiated the opening of the 1950-1951 Intramural season. Easy Co. with Donalil Bennett receiving passes from the wing back position and Piggy Baber blocking for Nymani and Grey passes, took third place in the final standings. Baker Co. under Sehowalter ' s coaching combined Byron ' s passes with Williford ' s and Patton ' s receiving to win some high scoring games. With a fine passer in Blair Thomas and a good receiver in George Black, winner of the higilest scorer crown with 36 points. Band Co, fielded an explosive team that won many a game in the flying minutes. A slow starting Able Co. squad with Jack Friend and Bob Raeburn joining their efforts won the Intramural Football Championship, but only after a hard lighting crew from Fox Co., with Bob White ' s accurate passing, upset the heavily favored outfit from Baker Co. Dog Co., with Maxwell and Jack Ross, and Charlie Co.. with Philip and Thornton, had scrappy teams, but neither threatened the leaders at any time. The final standings of the companies found A Co. the Champs followed by B. E. Band. D, F. and C ipaii Kill Roberts Intrainurid Director ith the cU looked-forward-l lions for the Bl were made. This year two to an 18-18 deadlock. The Bland Wilson, drew first bl covered fumble in the end z put across two touchdowns as the T-formation of the s ' of the touch football season, the high point and most- action of the Intramural Athletics arrived when prepara- d Bowl, the annual inter-baltalion tackle football game, year two determined Battalion football teams fought second battalion, coached by Joe Adeeb and od with a second period touchdown on a re- ne. Tom Watt ' s boys from the first battalion n the same period to take a short lived lead cond battalion went into high gear for a 85 riod. yard drive and a touchdown in the closing minutes of the second Again in the second half ihc 2nd battalion came through with the first score to regain the lead which lasted until the first battalion tied up the game on a last minute desperation pass. In early December the Intramural Swimmers went into action with Easy Co. becoming the new team Champions with individual honors going to Mapp (C). 50 yard breast stroke; Joseph (C), 100 Breast; Berke (D), 50, 75 and 100 yard Breast; Roche (E), 25 yard Freestvle; and Braswell (E), optional an.l required diving. Able and Easv Companies tied in the 200 yard medley relay. After the swimmers came the matmen, and it was the Charlie Company (.nomes that came through the many rounds of wrestling to become the Intramural X ' restling Kings. Individual honors went to the follow-in men: Bill Nelson (C)-115 lb.. Evers (C)-125 lb.. Jim Smith (C)-l,35 lb Artz (C)-145 lb.. Bill Ellis (E).155 lb.. Woods (0-165 lb.. Walker (A)- 175 lb., and Tommy Bonnett (E)-Heavy weight. Easy Co. was the runner- up in wrestling. The cage season opened just before the corps went home for the Christmas furlough. It was with Pop O ' Neill ' s fine coaching and plaving ability that brought the Intramural Basketball Crown to Baker Co. Such standouts for B Co. as Graf, Hill, Lewis and Patton won many a high-scor- ing game as in a 32-minute fracas with Able Co. in which B Co. broke an intramural record by scoring an 89 to 31 victory. Pop O ' Neill captured the individual scoring crown with 138 points followed by Tom Brown (F Co.) with 131 points. Second place went to Fox Co. with third place going to Dog Co. Superb performances by Donald Bennett allowed Easy Co. to jump into the lead in the early part of the season. Bennett, even with his team mates Grine and Grey hitting the hoop frequentlv. managed only to put Easy Co. in fourth place. Fifth place was taken bv a slow starting Charlie Co. team, sixth place going to Band Co. and Able brought up the rear. The basketball season was by all means a thrilling one in which there were many upsets with the 1951 First Team All- Intramural Cage Selections came out as follows: PLAYER VOTES CO. POSITION O ' Neill 60 Baker Guard Thomas 60 Band Guard Bennett 40 Easy Guard Kearney 45 Dog Forward Chumbley 55 Able Forward Brown, T. J. 40 Fox Center Yet to con e are the Softball g ames in , vh ch the competit d fun will b tops as is the cas e in all ii tr amural sports. ifs an OUTRAGE Editor T. L. Marr Flunkies Bill Hallett Homer Ambrose Jigger Baxley Russ McCarthy )fc lUCE. 7 iirn- ( ) OUTRAGES PHOTOQUIZ you guess it — you can have it EGBERT CLOTCH, Guest Editor I. This is o. A stovepipe 6, Latest Paris c. Ridiculous d. A thundernn Probably a. Killing fleas b. Stud ing ballistics c. Solving induction problem d. Sic Sem,)er Tyrannis Chico has lost his o. Sombrero and donkey b. Mind c. Garnet-Andreics streanter d. Blitz Cloth 3. Cadet Sniacrat is a. Returning from Mess Hall b. Looking for Jordan c. Counting bricks in Courtyard d. Returning from differential qu 4. Here ««• hav,. 5. Pick a winner 6. Inside shot of a. Beauty a, John ' s other Mark «. Conscientious plumber b. Beasts b, Sheepsfoot roller b. Hydraulics major c. Beauty and Beast c. Rocket launcher c. W ' ell knotvn V.M.I, sport d. Beast and Beauty d. Mark ' s other John d. Corrective action Iht ' se cadet ; are training a. 4ir Farce b. Blimp repair unit c. Skyhook construction (I. Basketweaving 9. I hi- IV a. Suggested b. 4n improvement c. ' ' The Thing ' d. Suggestive 10. Testing laboratory for 11. Cadet looking for 12. The Commandant offer a. Mass vs. momentum a. Phone booth a. Tico ireek furlough b. Maximum fiber stress i I wood b. Main sinks b. Good conduct atcard c. Angle of incidence c. Reception room c. MlAl d. A very sad tale d. OD ' s hole d. Facts of life OUTRAGE RUNS THE BLOCK an on-the-scene report Editor ' s Note: In a never ending effort to give the facts through on-the-spot reporting, our journalist accompanied the hero of this story through the activi- ties of the night for the end of ' ' better and more accurate reporting. ' ' Unfortu- nately, the reporter also act-oni panics the hero to W ednesday and Saturday pemdty tours now. There trill he a minute pause in siletit respect for the sacrifices made in giving you this on-the-scene report. In the first picliire, Me see our little hero. Gooch (alias Prince Valiant ) recnnihent in his sleeping quarters, awaiting the departure of Flunky Pri- mus, the O.D., who is eonipleting his ODMM (Officer ' s Duty INIeaning N  lh- inji Intelligent) on this week end of week ends, Easter Flops. Laissez Faire. heing what it is these days, the O.D. departs to investigate a reported violation of Arti- cle of War 20. Casting off feigned sleep, our n dde little friend lea]is into action, for tonighl. There ' s gwine to he a paaty. (iaihering up his field ecpiip- nienl ca] e and one gallon heno jug Gooch rushes to the window and pre- pares to ahandon harracks. Blindlv he- lieving in the existence of a back-of- harracks tnrni ike. Prince Valiant non- chalantly steps from the window to the ground two floors helow. This action shot (second picture cut) was taken hy Argus Ax. one of the 364.5 tactical officers that just happened to he strol- ling ahout harracks that night. After talking to God for a few moments, Gooch picked himself up and retrieved his heno jug and teeth. Fortifying himself with a few swigs of the liquid and a few rocks to delay pursuing tactical officers, Gooch is off to the party and hie beloved Carolyn T. Sinkwynd, his Ricliniond girl friend. Arriving at the SPCA Refuge, where Carolyn has found lodgings for her visit, our hero finds the party already in prog- ress (picture No. 3). Carolyn, taking a break, is preparing a neM ' batch of beno, and is surrounded by admiring Keydets, Minks, high school lads, boot- leggers and Buena Vista transients just passing out— we mean ■through. nothing but the cream of Rockbridge Society for Gooch. The party progresses successfully through the dark and sleepless hours with comparatively few mishaps. Four mess hall slop buckets, employed in mix- ing beno, give way to dissolution, and one hapless Mink begins to shoot at the bats that infest the room. (E. Note: The men who are in this picture know who they are. Regrettably, some of the parents of aforementioned men shall recognize their sons, but we, the editors, will omit the names of those present, for family names must be protected. Nevertheless, it is needless to say that Whiskey Jack and Whiskey George triumphed in the evening ' s contest to determine who could drink the most before coma and or cookie tossing.) Gooch, having a high liquidity pref- erence, soon became liquid. As the clock struck three, a jug struck the clock and Gooch struck his roommate, who was becoming familiar with Carolyn. Af- ter rolling several drunks for cab fare, the damsel shouldered Prince Valiant and stumbled to an awaiting taxi. Upon returning to the Institute, Gooch found his way barred by iron gates and a potential DMS, Jones, E. (meaning eager ). After being finger- printed in the guard room by the re- corder, our little friend spent the re- mainder of the night (all 15 minutes of it) reclining convulsively in the sink. At B.R.C. after being dissuaded from forming with the regimental staff, Gooch found a company that would accept him and formed. Then, being one of those desiring to, he fell out. Days later, after lengthy consideration, the Superintendent was, thus lenient. (ADVERTISEMENT) RIDE TBOOPTRAIN (ADVERTISEMENT) It ' s tons ahead of any other union-made undee! 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