Virginia Military Institute - Bomb Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 296 of the 1956 volume:

■••• «!W3 ' 7 ' ' w THE 1956 BOMB ANNUAL PUBLICATION OF THE CORPS OF CADETS VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA EDITORS • LAWRENCE H. BOWEX AXD RUFUS MORISON BUSINESS MANAGER • WILLIAM E. WOODWARD ■ ■■ . t?i HH ■•■■■ t y vM FOREWORD IN May of 1864, when the fate of the Confederacy was at stake, a gallant band of cadets marched out to meet the threatening foe and take part in their successful repulsion. This unique charge of the VMI Corps at the Battle of New Market is commemorated year after year in parade and ceremony. More than that, however, it has become a symbol of the spirit on which the fame of the Institute lies. In compiling this annual of our class of 1956. we have tried to show the continuation of that manly, unselfish tradition. As another year unfolds, there is, however, an individuality which characterizes that one particular corps. We have attempted to present this the Virginia Military Institute as it is today, but still infused with the brave traditions of the past. CONTENTS INSTITUTE 6 • CLASSES 26 • CORPS 156 ATHLETICS 160 © ACTIVITIES 194 DEDICATION COLONEL JOHN E. TOWNES FOR his long and faithful career as a teacher at VMI, for his active interest in cadet activities and in the affairs of the Corps, we dedicate this. The 1956 Bomb, to Colonel John E. Townes. In 1926 Colonel Townes was appointed Superintendent ' s Representative for the Honor Court, the first time this position had been established, and continued in this capacity for 17 years. Also during this time he became adviser for the Cadet, a position which he held for 12 years and from which he was relieved only upon agreeing to become adviser to the Bomb. Since then he has unflaggingly devoted himself to aiding and improving this publication. His devotion to his work can never be over-praised, nor can his iron discipline in the classroom be forgotten. Colonel Townes looms in VMI ' s history as a teacher who commands respect and admiration, have all gained from being thus associated. THE INSTITUTE May 10, 1864. The peaceful sleep of barracks is broken by the long roll of drums . . . General Breckin- ridge has ordered the corps to assist in the defense of the valley. Sleepy cadets make hasty arrangements to leave in the morning. PRESTON LIBRARY MAURY-BROOKE HALL THE PARAPET WILLIAM H. COCKE HALL CROZET HALL Sai.NCJ. MALI. JACKSON MEMORIAL HALL kft ' £ % sfeAs Ik rVw SCOTT SHIPP HALL MALLORY HALL THE SPIRIT OF YOUTH MAJOR GENERAL WILLIAM HAMMOND MILTON, JR. The Superintendent 38 H 38 HIS EXCELLENCY THOMAS BAHNSON STANLEY Governor of Virginia BOARD OF VISITORS Seated: Jay W.Johns, DowellJ. Howard, J. Clifford Miller President), Maj. Gen, William H. Milton. Jr.. John C. Parker. Maj. Gen.William M. Stokes, Jr., Abney Boxley Standing: Col. Sheppard Crump, Lt. Col. J. Harry Ebeling (Secretary), Robert A. West. Giles H. Miller. Jr.. Harry A. deButts, John S. Alfriend, G. Alvin Massenburg, E. Ashton Sale 3P 15 W ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Brig. Gen. Lloyd J. Davidson Dean of the Faculty Col. Brooke B. Mallory Post Surgeon Lt. Col. J. Harry Ebeling Treasurer Col. J. Carter Hanes Business Executive Officer Capt. R. Marlow Harper Assistant Treasurer Col. Arthur M. Lipscomb, Jr. Lt. Col. Flournoy H. Barksdale Registrar Military Executive Officer Major Robert Littrell Purchasing Officer Mr. Robert W. Jeffrey Director of Public Relations VT 16 3B Gl!N. S. W. Anderson Prof, of Mechanical Engineering Cdl, T. A. E. Moseli v Prof of S ,a,u ,h Coi B L Bates Pre of PifchohiQ and Phibnpb) Col. R. A. Marr Pro ! of Cud Engineering Col. J. D. P. Fuller Prof, of History Pnf .,. Col. S. M. Heflh Prof, of Physics COL. K. S. PURDIE Pro e Mathematics COL. H. E. RlTCHEY Prof, of Chemistry Col. Leslie German Prof of Chemist ry Col. I. G. Foster Prof, of Physics Col. R. P. Carroll Prof, of Biology Col. H. N. Dillard Prof, of English Col. I. S. Jamison. Jr. Prof, of Electrical Engntetn Col. J. H. C Mann Prof. 0 S.T-. i ' - ' . £ . 3 IT 35T Col. R. C. Weaver Prof, of Physics Col. S. F. Blaen Prof, of Spanish Col. A. L. Lancaster Prof, of Modern Languages Col. C. C. Tutwiler, Jr. Prof, of English Lt. Col. C. W. Smart Assoc. Prof, of Chemistry Lt. Col. J. M. Morgan, Jr. Assoc. Prof, of Civil Engineering Lt. Col. Gene Wise Assoc. Prof, of Chemistry Lt. Col. S. W. Dobyns Assoc. Prof, of Civil Engineering Lt. Col. G. M. Peckral, Jr. Assoc. Prof, of Chemistry Mr. Herbert Patchin Director of Physical Eduattio Lt. Col. G. M. Brooke. Jr Assoc. Prof, of History Lt. Col. J. A. McDonough Assoc. Prof, of Civil Engineering Maj. R. B. Linville Ass ' t Prof, of Chemistry 35T IS W Ma;. G. L. Rom Mai L. I. Nh.iioi.s. JR. Ass ' l Pro , of English Ass ' l Prof. ofEliclrial Engine Maj A H M.,i Atft Pro , of Em Ma;. W. t k, . A (Pnf.tfEnifiU) Maj. A. C. Taylor, Jr. Mr. Jerome Beaty Ass ' l Prof, of Mechanical Engineering Ass ' l Prof, of English Maj. B. McC. Gilliam Ass ' tProf of History Maj. Tyson Wilson Ass I Prof. of History Maj. R. E. Welch Jr. Ass ' tProf. of History Maj. N. M. Rehg, Jr. Ass ' tProf. of English Dr. E. L. Heric Ass ' tProf of Chemistry Maj. F. G. Piercy Asl ' l Prof, of Spanish Maj. J. F. Hartts Maj. J. C Miller ( Prof, of Mechanical Engineering Ass ' l Prof, of English Mr. S. G. Mayfiei Ass ' tProf. of Malhenu Mr. G. H. Lytti Ass ' tProf tfEkarital E-. 3P 19 JST Mr. W. O. Roberts, Jr. Inst, in Physical Educat Capt. D. M. Crim Inst, in Civil Engineering Dr. J. L. KlMME Inst, in English Capt. R. S. Ragland Inst, in Phys Mr. W. M. Simpson Inst, in Art Capt. O. W. Gupton Inst, in Biology Mr. M. W. Kwei Inst, in Electrical Engineering Capt. H. L. Simpson Inst, in French and Gen Capt. L. J. Owen Inst, in English Capt. B. D. Tate Capt. J. L. Martin Inst, in Mechanics and D au: !s Inst, in Mathematics Capt. C. H. Webb, Jr. Inst, in Chemistry Mr. A. R. Jones Inst, in Physics and Astronomy 35r _ (i 3jr Mr. I. D. Johnson Inst, in English Capt. E. H. Artz, Jr. Inst, in Civil Engineering Capt. J. M. Bower Inst, in Civil Engineering Capt. w. C. Whittbn.Jr. Inst, in Matbet Mr. C. G. Arnold Inst, in PhyMC.il Uuc.ilKni 2nd Lt. W. C. Sauder Ass ' t Inst, in Physics hut.a Englitt 2nd Lt. . S. Harris Ass ' t Inst, in Ci:il Engineering 2nd Lt. J. W. McDowell, Jr. 2nd Lt. J. D. Lawrencf. Jr. Ass t Ir.st. in Chemistry Ass ' t In it. in Physics 2nd Lt. F. B. Walter Ass ' t Inst, in Chemistry NOT PICTURED Col. R. H. Knox Prof, of M- - Mai. W. B. Cormack Ass ' t Prof. ofGtolog) NL j. C B. Goolrick Ass ' t Prof, of History Mr. B. S. Clark. Jr. Inst, in Civil Engineering 2nd Lt. J. D. Massie Ass ' t Inst, in Civil Engineering JS 21 3B Lieutenant Colonel Henry C. Kerlin Commandant of Cadets Professor of Military Science Lieutenant Colonel Gilbert E. Butler Professor of Air Science 3BT 22 3BT ARMY Officers: dipt. DeMoya, Capt. Nelson, Lt. Col. Sexton, Lt. Col. Kerlin, Maj. Murphy, Capt. Mitchell, W Miller AIR FORCE Officers: Capt. McDonald, Maj. WooJrUge. Lt. Col. Butler. Capt. Phaup. Capt. F.irr. Lt. Cr,.i 2Sr 2;? 3B IN APPRECIATION Mr. William M. Simpson Mr. Simpson has imbued the staff of this book with the spirit and traditions of VMI and has given his time freely to advise regarding the layout of the Bomb. We feel his advice has immensely helped the book artistically. Mr. Robert W. Jeffrey Mr. Jeffrey was especially helpful in ob- taining information from files and records, and also in advising the staff in technical problems. We appreciate his interest and help. 3ET 24 3B FOR LONG AND FAITHFUL SERVICE — RETIRING PROFESSOR Colonel Thomas A. E. Moseley We all know Col. Moseley to be the grand old man of the faculty. He has cast his fatherly instruction on more cadets than any- one else on the faculty. A true scholar and teacher, he leaves a record not easily forgotten. r 2s 38 THE CLASSES Four days march in the rain and mud. The cadets are weary from the arduous journey, but a boyish enthusiasm still prevails when at 1:00 A. M. on May 15, they bow their heads in the rain for a brief prayer before going into battle. c £■« ' . ' L. H. Bowen, F. S. Wiggins (First Vice President), W. W. Mears (President), C. C. Schoen (Second Vice President), R. M. Fencel Standing: R. V. Hunt, E. G. Thompson, H. H. Warner. J. A. Piggort, P. W. Foster, L. W. Lamb, J. T. Witt HONOR COURT The VMI honor system is and has been the most prized possession of the Corps of Cadets since the Institute was founded. The Honor Code is concerned only with three basic violations — lying, cheating and stealing. A cadet found guilty of any of these is dismissed immediately, never to return to the post. The Court is elected by the Corps to try all violations of the Honor Code, and a trial by the Honor Court of necessity rivals its civil counterpart in the thorough manner in which every possible amount of evidence is presented and examined for its validity. The cornerstone of the System is the fact that each cadet is honor bound to report any violation of the Honor Code to the Court. Thus, the System is entirely administered by the Corps, and owes its effectiveness to the Corps as a whole. 3B 2s TT ]ffp-fj|t ' P;f|[ Seated: F. W. McKinnon, J. N. Brawner, T. Massie (President), J. H. Foster.J. R. Selinger, J. A. Tipton Standing: W.J. O ' Donohue, J.J. Turley, R. L. Davis, J. W. Moore, S. L. Williamson, C. C. Kellogg THE GENERAL COMMITTEE The General Committee is the governing body within the Corps of Cadets. It is composed of the officers of the three upper classes, the President of the O. G. A., and two members elected from the first class. The primary function of the General Committee is to enforce class privileges and to concern itself with the activities on the Post. It is an unprejudiced group trying always to improve the appearance of the Corps. In order to take care of the more serious cases of cadet appearance and behavior, particularly when thev reflect upon the reputation of the Corps, an Executive Committee was established, consisting of the class officers and the O. G. A. President. Regular trial procedure is followed, with Defense Counsel and Prosecu- tion. All three upper classes have equal votes on the Executive Committee. 3P 2 i 3P IN MEMORIAM % si 1 John Frederick Stanley North Tarrytown, New York 1935-1955 John Francis Watkins Montgomery, Alabama 1934-1953 Alexander John Whyte Norfolk, Virginia 1933-1952 FIRST CLASS OFFICERS James Newton Brawner, III Thomas Massie James Houston Vice President President Historian RATS Bull Frog H5H IKSfl. Strong Ale ! from L-Burg VMI or Virginia State P . ni? Stairway to Paradise EACH class that graduates leaves four years of h ; hind it. To each class this history is the i.iosl personal thing in the world; however, it consists of a multitude of individual details. A class is like a baby in many ways. It is born in the barracks, nourished by its academic mother, thrives and grows on this nourishment, is shaped by its environment, and finally emerges, full grown, the Class of 1956. We cannot hope in this short history to give you all the details that have shaped our class. Nor can we hope to give you a thumb-nail sketch of our class as it appears to others. Our class is a group of indi- viduals — individuals who are acutely conscious ot being a part of a group — and our class is, above all else, a class in the true sense of the word. It has a personality all its own, and, though it may not stand above or below other classes, our chief hope is that it contributes to that family that is The Institute. That family that represents the environment from which it has sprung. Let us look for a moment at this environment. It began four years ago when, over a period of a few hours, the Class of 1956 registered and matriculated for the four year journey which was ultimately to bring it to this point. All that lies between those two points is history — the class history — and be- longs to us. Everything was new to us then. We were assaulted by a barrage of newness, some of which was to become painfully old before the journey ended. Our processors prepared us as best they could and then left us to our own designs as the learning period ended and the doing period began. Classes were new, instructors were new, the whole fabric with which we were clothed was strangely new and each thread in that fabric was a subject of amazement to us. But as the year wore on we grew used to the Rat Line, the rules, and the newness. The dutiful efforts of Third Classmen began to have their effect. The class began to pull together. The baby that was to emerge the man, the father of the man, began to make its first uncoordinated movements. Soon we all became conscious of the group around us and discovered, to our amazement, that we were a part of that group. Our first step-oft , the Halloween step-oft of 1952. came as a surprise. It gave us an opportunity to release some ot the pent-up energy of two months, and we reveled in it. A bigger surprise than the step- off was the entrance of the First Class into the melee. Bed-straps, officers ' belts and paddles buzzed, and many a member of this graduating class of seniors SMI 19: Us R.. Strain and Sing THIRD CLASS The Old Corps Texas Independence Day The Tender Moment Home Again Soon The Year Snow Stuck- ■ mimmmgr Slackt returned to his room rubbing his seat — a chastened Rat. We had our share of resurrections. The great circle route, and the cries of Step off Mister are all parts of our history. But these resurrections served their purpose and we gained in the intensity of our class spirit. Before we knew it mid-semester exams were a part of our history — to some an unwelcome part — and we could see the end of the Rat year in sight. Then Bloody Sunday, and then the end. And Finals saw the baby grown a bit, moving as a class, thinking as a class, and beginning to assume the responsibilities of an individual personality. The Rat year was difficult for everyone and many itenerate members of the class fell by the wayside. The baby lost a little weight, but it lost it through exercise and not through sickness. The members of the class who returned in September of 1953 would have been difficult to recognize as the same who, a full year before, had bent hesitantly over the desk of the registrar. These boys were shaking the hands of old friends; they had a great deal in common, and they spoke a common language, unintelligible to an outsider, but easily recognizable as the parlance of barracks to those who know it. Just as snap-shot pictures of a baby only present single phases of his life, so do we, in this history, only present single aspects of the class ' s life. The change was actually a gradual thing and covered a period of many days. These boys, laughing and joking with one another, were acutely aware of the change, the time it had taken, and the product of it. They were aware that they were now a class and bore the responsibility of a class — the Class of 1956. One of the first responsibilities they encountered was the administration of the Rat Line under the supervision of the First Class. To most, this was enough to hold their interest for a few weeks, but to these also it became a chore, after a period in which all things new are fun. Soon, the administration of the Rat Line became almost as much of a problem as being in it once had been. This responsibility was the subject of many a heated debate in and out of class meetings. The first resurrection came and went, and the Class of ' 56 began to see even more the value of what it had been through. Through the administration of the Rat Line the class saw much more of its value, and through this insight the members drew together even more. Perhaps we shirked our responsibility a bit when mid-semester exams arrived again, but following them was another resurrection which brought the iiiiiiimwiMr- --— — ■ Saffir and hi said, E The Hard Man and the Hoot SECOND CLASS Intramural Mud Bowl Contestants El Torreodo mriiiYftinrii t etnoaUM Think we is gang have along winter, Mr. Gronndchuck: Left Bank ......frt .. School of Hurt! Knox Rats around. The Class of 1956 was administering well. We cannot, however, forget that as a class there were other things which helped to bring us together. The class parties and dances are a part of our history — definitely an unforgettable part — and will live in the memories of the members for many years. With Finals we said good-byes that were becoming increasingly more familiar, and discovered in the saying that the baby had become a boy over- night. The boy was in control of his own move- ments and conscious of his personality. He was on his way to manhood. We felt a little lost at the beginning of our Second Class year. The boy that was our class had assumed the first responsibilities of life but was not ready for the ultimate responsibilities of manhood. We seemed to be, for the moment, set aside. For this reason, perhaps, we turned more to academics. The hellos were said, this time with a little more famil- iarity and a little less of the boisterousness that had marked the same date a year before. The class was aging rapidly and was beginning the preparation for the final and most important year. Most of us found ourselves looking forward to Ring Figure impatiently, and we all planned for that big weekend months in advance. Thanksgiving finally arrived, and with it the Turkey Day game — a less happy piece of our class history — and the dances which followed. We stepped through our figures with our rings in our watch-pockets. Some of us bore miniatures for the girls we were with. And then there was the rose covered arch after a wait in the heart-shaped line. Many of us aged a bit under that arch, but all of us recognized that the heaviness on our hands was more than a symbol of our school. It was the individual symbol of the class, designed by the class, and worn with pride by its members. We realized that this was the symbol of all we had experienced in the years before and we were happv that only the Class of 1956 was wearing mess-jackets. Ring Figure is, perhaps, the part of our Second Class year that we remember best. There were other things There were the grades, the exams, the dances, the parties, the penalties, and the ever present, often hard to recognize, growth of the individual. By Finals we discovered that the class had mel- lowed considerably. The enthusiasm of the early years was tempered with the intelligence of ex- perience of the later years. The class was much, much smaller now. but at the same time it was a hard core. The members ot 109 beer cans ami 30 gin bottles late) The Dreaded Moment FIRST CLASS Fame as far south as Dayto Tk Futuristic Rum ' And a Happy New Year, too, if I hare enough ' Monogram Minstrel Ail ill fated prophecy Work, convict, work the class could recognize each other from the rear by individual walks. This was a considerable change from the occasional glance at the left sleeve which we had sometimes had to cast as Thirds to determine whether or not a cadet was actually a Brother Rat. We discovered that the class had now reached manhood and was ready for the responsibilities that were to fall on its shoulders during the coming year. We felt rather than understood the meaning of class spirit and we were aware of the im- portance of our coming final year. This has been quite a year. The members of our class have filled the key positions of the Corps. The class has administered, studied, learned, grown, ex- perienced and prepared. All of us, each in his own way, have been pre- paring for this graduation. Even though we have been closing out our college careers, there has been an undercurrent of frantic preparation. Job inter- views have interrupted classes, uniforms have been bought for the service, scholarships, fellowships, and assistantships have been applied for — many have been received — and all members of the class have looked even farther than this day of graduation. All of us have become acutely conscious of the debt we owe to the Institute. The year has drawn to a rapid close. The man that was born from three years of experience has accepted the responsibility of that manhood and done his job. We have tried to give a history of our class and have failed miserably as all class histories must fail. What we have given is a history of all classes. What is it then that makes the Class of 1956 different from the 116 that have preceded it? Look again at the pictures of the members of this class. These are its facets that reflect its history. On each of these men the studies, the sports, the dances, the afternoons at The Liquid , the penalty tours, the confinement, the block-running, the honors, the achievements and the experience have made an indelible im- pression. To each of these VMI means more than The Virginia Military Institute . To each of these VMI is a totality of experience that will never be forgotten. This totality of experience has been, for each of these men, a thing that has moulded his character. Look again at the pictures and read what is written beneath them, for this is the real history of the Class of 1956. Realize that each one of these men knows the other. Realize that this is not a group of people picked helter skelter from cities throughout the United States, but that it is a Brother Rat Class and the associations of these Brother Rats, one with the other, has been important beyond words. Realize that some of these men will become famous. Realize that all are beloved of VMI. Most important of all. when you look at the pictures, realize that this is the Class of 1956. — James R. Haxnay. 56 Gen. Pad revii wi B Cm. U F: g i y ! CREED WILLS ABEL III Staunton, Virginia Chemistry, Infantry — Private 4, 2, 1, Corporal 3; Varsity Tennis 3, 2; Religious Council 3, 2, President 1; Westminster Fellowship 4, 3, 1, President 2; American Chemical Society 3, 2, President 1; Member of Synod ' s Westminster Fellowship Council 1. A proud rebel and scholar, Creed ' s learning extends beyond the limits of his academic endeavors, and into the realm of matrimony, in which he will step the 16th of June. A friend and critic to everyone, Creed will be a success in anything life will offer. He ' s a brother rat we will always have for a brother. JOSEPH CHESTER ADAMS Lawrence, Massachusetts Chemistry, Infantry — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; J. V. Football 4, Manager of Varsity Football 2, 1; Newman Club 4, 3, 2, 1; American Chemical Society 3, 2, 1; Yankee Club 4, 3, 2, 1. On September 5, 1951, Joe broke many of the hearts of the young girls back in the Bay State when he took VMI by storm. During his cadetship Joe has easily won the respect and admiration of all who knew him. We all know that Joe, with the help of Nat, will conquer any goals for which he may strive. EDWARD JAMES ALEX Painesville, Ohio Civil Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, 1, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2; Varsity Football 4, 3; Wrestling 4; American Society of Civil Engineers 4, 3, 2, 1; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Cadet Waiter 1; Floor Committee 2, 1; Blood Bowl 2, 1; OGA 1. From the shores of Lake Erie came Ohio ' s gift to VMI, Ed Alex. One of our class ' s littler men in height he was one of its biggest in heart and fighting spirit. From the start of his college career he proved himself to be a fine football player. While at VMI Ed has proven to all of us that a little man can be a success in everything he does. FIRST CLASS 1956 BOMB WILLIAM WHITE ALEXANDER Charlotte, North Carolina Electrical Engineering, Armor — Private 4, I. Corporal 3, Ser- geant 2; Rat Swimming; Varsity Swimming 2, 1; Intramurals 4, 3, 2, 1; Intramural Manager 3, 2; Armed Forces Club, Ameri- can Institute of Electrical Engineers, Westminster Fellowship. Whenever Bill did anything, he was thorough. This charac- teristic is a direct result of his philosophy, Progress. Nothing delighted Bill more than to take data: because taking data was significant of obtaining results, and the acquisition of results was to him a milestone of progress. Bill thoroughly enjoyed all activities which involved any competition at all. but swim- ming was his mainstay. This man from North Carolina will find that his gregarious and industrious capabilities will serve him well. THAYER W. ALLISON Eas t Liverpool, Ohio Civil Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2. 1st Lieutenant Battalion S-3 1; Intramurals 4. 3, 2, 1; Armed Forces Club 3, 2, 1; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1. It was September 3, 1952 and into room 423 walked Spider with a what ' s coming off look on his face. From that day- Spider ' s achievements have been many. In his military and academic endeavor he has risen to the top. Long will he be remembered by his Brother Rats for his friendliness, honesty, and sincerity. ROBERT HARRISON ASHLEY Fairborn, Ohio English, Air Force — Private 4, 2, 1, Corporal 3. Company Clerk 1, OGA 1; Westminster Fellowship, Rat Indoor Track. Intramurals 4, 3, 2, 1; Blood Bowl 4; Glee Club 4, 3. 2. 1. Ash came to us smiling and retained this warm trait through the trying years as a cadet. Nothing seemed to shake this man, and one can hardly remember a week-end when he wasn ' t out breaking girls ' hearts at the nearby colleges. He blew a mean trumpet in Band Company and always was a good competitor. Personality and friendliness bathed his life here, and we are all proud to claim him our friend. Spider Ash i : ; : ■ : : .: Chuck The Baron CHARLES EUGENE AULICK, JR. Charleston, West Virginia Civil Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, 1, Corporal 3. Ser- geant 2; Distinguished Air Student 1; Varsity Tennis 4, 3, 2, 1; Basketball 4, Track 4, Glee Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Club Editor, Bomb 1; Westminster Fellowship 4, 3, 2, 1; American Society of Civil Engineers 4, 3, 2, 1. During his four year stay with us Chuck has grown to be one of the old faithfuls as far as leadership, cain-raising, and Institute Bucking are concerned. When asked what factors he contributes to his success, he relates the Military training comes from the marching of old section C-l, the educational training comes from the broad subjects covered during class room per- iods and the gray hairs from the Monogram Minstrel. THOMAS H. BANKARD Mountain Home, Idaho History, Air Force — Private 4, 2, 1, Corporal 3; Various un- organized organizations. Tom, who is known by his roomies as The Baltimore flash is one of those rare LA ' s who pass through four years at the Institute without hitting the sack until after drill. We know that Tom ' s four years of hard work at the Institute major- ing in Air Science will pay off when he becomes a fine career pilot for Uncle Sam and that he will be setting records in jets instead of automobiles. ROBERT GUSTAVUS BARINOWSKI Birmingham, Alabama English, Air Force — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Artist 1955 Ring Com- mittee, 7 urn-Out staff 3, 2, 1; Art Editor 1; Art Editor, Cadet 1; Armed Forces Club, 1; Deep South Club 3, 2, 1; A.S.C.E. 4, 3; Art Editor, Civil Shaft 4, 3. With the distribution of the 1956 Bomb the Baron is clos- ing the book on five years of academic intrigue. Three times he switched majors, spending two and one half years in Engi- neering and two and a half again in Liberal Arts. A striking personality in every sense, he is certainly the answer to bar- rack ' s ennui, quietness and dull gatherings. So it ' s farewell to Lynchburg and the Liquid Lunch , those were the good old days , but the best is yet to come. FIRST CLASS 1956 BOMB THEODORE ROOSI.VI.I.T BARKER II Roanoke, Virginia Electrical Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sup- ply Sergeant 2, 1st Lieutenant Battalion S-4, I; Football 4, 3, 2; Track 4; Wrestling 4; Radio Club 2; Chairman Membership Committee 1; Roanoke Club 4, 3; Blood Bowl 1 : Cadet Waiter 2; Head Server I; American Institute of Electrical F.ngineers 3, 2, 1 . The Big Man — Not one to join in the mass invasions of nearby girls ' schools, the Root spent most of his time either in 111 NEB or commuting between here and Roanoke. After four years in the Brotherhood of the Sliderule, Ted is now ready to venture out into the comparatively warm, warm world. If Ted ' s personality, ability and intelligence have any- thing to do with it, he will do very well. JACK B. BAUGH Tazewell, Virginia Biology, Air Force — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Varsity baseball 4, 3; Virginia Academy of Science 4, 3, 2, 1; Southwest Virginia Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Cadet Waiter 1. Coming from the capital of the moonshine industry. Jack has found many friends at VMI. As one of Doc Carroll ' s boys he has spent a lot of time working, although he could always find time to relax in his sack or at the Liquid Lunch. We are sure that Jack ' s winning smile and personality will bring him success in the future. RONALD LEE BEEBE Chincoteague, Virginia Civil Engineering, Infantry — Private 4, 1, Corporal 3. Ser- geant 2, American Society of Civil Engineers 3. 2. 1: Regimen- tal Band 4, 3, 2, 1; OGA 1; Band Company OGA representa- tive 1. Ronnie, the only one in the corps of Cadets -who lives on an island in Virginia. Often known as the Oyster he came to VMI from Chincoteague, a place which most of us never heard about, but soon came to know. No one could be so care- free and humorous, yet have such sound judgment and possess such insight of the future. Ronnie ; : ; I .... ::: i ... ■ ' Beeks Bob Flit LESLIE BEEKS BELSHA, JR. Norfolk, Virginia Civil Engineering, Marine Corps — Private 4, 1, Corporal 3 Sergeant 2; Intramurals 4, 3, 2, 1; Football 4, 3; Track 4 Tidewater Club 4, 3; Treasurer 2; President 1; ASCE 3, 2, 1, International Relations Club 1; Armed Forces Club 1; OGA 1; Blood Bowl 2, 1. Les is known for his size, which can be summed up as quite large, and his wonderful choice of the fair sex. During his four years at VMI he has been a pretty good party goer and has never declined one. We will all miss him as a good friend and a hard worker. The Marine Corps ' gain is VMI ' s loss. ROBERT BLAINE BITTNER Jennerstown, Pennsylvania Chemistry, Infantry — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant Major 2, Company Commander 1; American Chemical Society 4, 3, 2, 1; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Distinguished Military Stu- dent 2, 1. The arrival at VMI of a red-haired youth from the moun- tains of Pennsylvania in the fall of 1952 was an important and fortunate event for the Institute. This smiling wonder was destined to attain the heights as a leader by always emphasizing his academics, especially German. Audie has instilled into Easy Company a long lost Spirit and won the friendship and respect of his Brer Rats. JOHN ROBERT BLACK Broadway, Virginia History, Armor — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2, 1st Lieu- tenant, Battalion S-4 1; Glee Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Riding Club 2, 1; Armed Forces Club 3, 2, 1; Assistant Instructor, Geology Dept. 1; Advertising Manager, Turn-Out 2; Assistant Business Mana- ger, Turn-Out 1; Author, Armed Forces Column, Cadet 1, Distinguished Military Student 2, 1. Bob certainly bears out the old saying that great men come from little towns, for he is Broadway ' s contribution to the Institute. Although he has achieved great heights in both mili- tary and academics, he is always more than ready to lend a helping hand to a friend or party it up. Next to beautiful women, his second love is horses, and he has never forgiven the Institute for removing the mounted cavalry troop. FIRST CLASS 1956 BOMB SB mm rum . V I Y)U • - DAVID ALEXANDER BLAIR Martinsville, Virginia Civil Engineering, Artillery — Private 4, Corporal 3, 1st Ser- geant 2; Company Commander 1; Distinguished Military Stu- dent 2, 1; Rat Wrestling 4; Hop Committee 3, 2, 1; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, I. Dave ' s four years at the Institute have been marked by an outstanding display of integrity. He rose to the rank of Cadet Captain this year and during this time has shown all the quali- ties of a fine leader. Always ready to cooperate. Dave ' s de- pendability will long be remembered by his Brother Rats. Whether he follows a military career or devotes his talents to the civilian world, we can all rest assured that the place to look for him will be at the top. BERNARD BRUCE BOSSARD Danielsville, Pennsylvania Electrical Engineering, Artillery — Private 4, 3, 2, 1: Guidon Bearer 1; Intramural Council 2; Manager of company athletics 2, Blood Bowl 1; American Institute of Electrical Engineers 1, Cadet Staff 4; International Relations Club 1; Yankee Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Armed Forces Club 1; Cadet Waiter 1: Regimental Band 4, 3, 2, 1. O.G.A. Bernie came to V.M.I, with his eye set on one goal, to re- ceive the B. S. degree. His long nights in late study have finally paid dividends. Never one to turn down a challenge, he has often been seen wrestling with his roommates or taking jaunts down to the gym. His friendliness spread to the various girls ' colleges throughout the state until a little Yankee gal cornered him and made him walk the straight and narrow path. LAWRENCE HOFFMAN BOWEN Lynchburg, Virginia Chemistry, Armor — Private 4, 3, 2, 1: Distinguished Student 4, 3, 2, 1; Moore Award 4, Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Universities 1; James Lewis Howe Award 2. Dean ' s Advisory Committee 1; Honor Court 1; Ring Figure Commit- tee — Chairman of Figure 2; American Chemical Society 3. 1: Secretary 2; Lynchburg Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Timmins Music Club 2; Vice President 1; Cadet Staff 4, 3, 2; Bomb Staff 2, Co-Editor 1; O.G.A., 1. Friend, teacher, and genius are found in Lawrence. He is extremely well known among his Brother Rats for his abilitv to max exams and mix drinks which together have produced a very congenial man. We feel that there is no problem that Lawrence cannot solve, whether of women or science. ' Dave Bernie Larry ' i .. ... : . : I ■ | ■ ■ ■ Jim Biff Brick JAMES NEWTON BRAWNER III Atlanta, Georgia Biology, Infantry — Private 4, Corporal 3, Supply Sergeant 2, 1st Lieutenant 1; Distinguished Military Student 2, 1; Lemuel MacKennie Long Jarmon Award 4; Paul R. Meyer Award 4; Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Universities 1; Distin- guished Student 4, 2; J. V. Wrestling 4; J. V. Football 4; Varsity Football 3, 2; Class President 3; Class Vice-President 2, 1; General Committee 3, 2, 1; Vice President 1; Superin- tendent ' s Advisory Council 1; Newman Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Vir- ginia Academy of Science, Deep South Club. Jim ' s extracurricular activities have been primarily centered around MBC. Besides devoting many hours to his favorite pastime, letter writing, he has still had time to make an out- standing record for himself as vice-president of our class as well as along academic lines. Jim, with his determination and ability, is assured of success at Johns Hopkins. ROBERT JOHN BREADY Wollaston, Massachusetts English, Infantry — Private 4, Football, Softball, Basketball 1; Honor Roll, Intramural 1. Dynamite and good things come in small packages, and we have both in this guy. A strong sense of righteousness and loyalty along with the urge to be a success in whatever he does, makes the character of Biff one to be respected. His hunger for knowledge and ability will be a great asset to his career no matter what it may be. ROBERT LOVE BRICKNER Clinton, Oklahoma Civil Engineering, Artillery — Private 4, 3, 2. 1; Intramurals 4, 3, 2, 1; Blood Bowl 2, 1; Methodist Club 4; International Relations Club 2, 1; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, 2, 1; American Society of Civil Engineers 4, 3, 2, 1; O.G.A., 1. Many great men have come and gone through the ranks of the infamous first platoon of Fox Company but Brick will undoubtedly always be remembered by stories handed down year to year about the easy-going, long lanky man from the evidently wild and woolly plains of southwestern Oklahoma. Brick ' s easy-going, but determined manner will make him a credit to the Institute and Corps of Cadets. FIRST CLASS 1956 BOMB OLUROI. HAMILTON GROWER Solana Beach, California Civil Engineering, Artillery — Private 4, Corporal ' geant 2, 2nd Lieutenant 1; Varsity Golf Team 4, 3, 2, 1; Cap- tain 1; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, I; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Riding Club 2; Intramural Basketball 3, 2, 1; Football 3,2, 1. A more faithful representative of California can ' t be found in Barracks. George ' s two main ambitions in life are gradua- tion and golf. Both play an important part in his life. Like the rest of us he finds his Engineering hard, but unlike most of us he finds his golf easy. With his subtleness and deter- mination George is sure to make an impression on the outside world. EDWIN ALDEN BURNS Chicago, Illinois English, Infantry — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2, 2nd Lieu- tenant 1; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Lutheran Club 4. 3, 2, 1; English Major Club 1; Literary Editor, Turn-Out . Dis- tinguished Military Student 2, 1. Always ready for a good party, Ed has brought to VMI a keen insight into human nature and an avid addiction to the mysteries and charms of the islands of the Caribbean, all of which have provided many an interesting session for his colleagues in the Post Exchange. An analytical mind, a zesc for life, and radical ideas are the characteristics we expect from and find in this modern paladin of the aristocratic concepts. HALE HOUSTON BYRD Warm Springs. Virginia Civil Engineering, Artillery — Private 4, 3. 2. 1 : Distinguished Military Student 1; Cadet Waiter 1; American Sociecy of Civil Engineers 3, 2. 1; Armed Forces Club 4. 3. 2. 1: Cave Club 4, 3; O.G.A, 1. Birdie ' ' came to us from Warm Springs, and he must have brought all the sunshine with him. Birdie ' ' is the type of guy who never has a blue day. and his easy going way and chuckle is known to everyone. He will always be known for his com- mon sense and humor. One thing is certain: he will always have a good hunting dog and plenty of shooting irons. George Buzz Bir e ; ! : : : ; : ■ ■ ... Dino Bill Georgio DINO GIACOMO CADEMARTORI Fort Lee, New Jersey History, Infantry — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Cadet Staff 4; Turn-Out, Publicity Manager 1; Newman Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Fencing Club 4, 3; Yankee Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Armed Forces Club 2; Varsity Wrestling 3; International Relations Club 2; Riding Club 2- O.G.A, 1. Dino first came to the bustling metropolis of Lexington from a rural settlement called Fort Lee, New Jersey. At once he really started to spread himself all over . A follower in the footsteps of Toynbee, Dino has acquitted himself honorably in his chosen field of study. Wherever he goes, with our best wishes and his quick wits, Dino is headed for success. WILLIAM OTIS CHILD Arlington, Virginia History, Infantry — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Fencing Team 4, 3; Armed Forces Club 3, 2, 1; Musket Team 2, 1; Team Captain 2, 1; Editorial Staff, The Cadet 2, 1; O.G.A., 1. Bill came to VMI with his musket on his shoulder all set to revolutionize the Institute. He was dissuaded from this however, and proceeded to convince the Corps of the merits of England, the Civil War, bagpipe music, and rifle muskets. Bill preferred guns to girls and almost every week-end he could be found out ventilating targets. The airborne is sure to have a staunch supporter in Bill, whom we are sure, will jump from great heights. GEORGE MIMS CLARK Newport, Tennessee Biology, Air Force — Private 4, 3, 2, 1, Virginia Academy of Science 4, 1, Int ramurals 4, 2, 1, O. G. A., 1. George came north to storm the Institute from the hills of East Tennessee. Easily recognized by his Southern drawl, he never lets you forget that he is from the Volunteer State. Refusing to be intimidated by the dull regimentation of VMI, his neverfailing sense of humor and ready wit have not only helped him to bear the military, but it has helped all of us to bear it. FIRST CLASS 1956 BOMB UN WOOD HARDY CLARK, JR. Richmond, Virginia History, Armor — Private 4, Corpora] 3, Sergeant 2. 2nd Lieu- tenant I, Glee Club 4, Riding Club 2, Armed Forces Club 3, 2. 1, Secretary 2, Vice-President 1, Distinguished Military Stu- dent. Although VMI was just another step in Lin ' s military life, he has made a mighty fine record here at the Institute, for his constant military attitude and winning personality he has become the number one entrepreneur. If Lin sticks to the in- surance business, we are sure that he will attain great heights, and we wish he and Donnie all the luck and happiness in the world. GENE ARNOLD CLAUD Courtland, Virginia Electrical Engineering, Artillery — Private 4, Corporal 3. Supply Sergeant 2, First Lieutenant 1, Distinguished Military Student 2, 1, Intramurals 3, 2, 1, Baptist Club 4, American Institute of Electrical Engineers 1, Cadet Waiter 1. In September of 1952 Gene came across the mountains to four years at the Institute. His ambition to be a regular officer soon vanished with the help of the VMI regulations, drills. parades, and food. His sense of humor and happy-go-lucky ways were known by all members of his class. With his E. E. degree and his mind set on a quiet civilian life, we hope Gene finds success and happiness in all he does. GRAYSON VAUGHN CORDELL. Houston, Texas IR Physics, Air Force — Private 4, 2, 1, Corporal 3. Distinguished Air Student 1, Rat Wrestling 4, Cheerleader 2. 1, Head Cheer- leader 1, Texas Club 4, 3, 2, 1, Vice-President 1, American In- stitute of Physics 4, 3, 2, Treasurer 3, Monogram Minstrel 2. Blood Bowl 2, 1, Cave Club 4, Civil Air Patrol 2. Armed Forces Club 1, O. G. A. 1. Maybe all good things don ' t originate in Texas as thev claim, but Grayson is certainly one product of which thev can be justly proud. He ' s king size ' ' in everthing but stature with a gleaming grin that extends to complement his gleaming forehead. He manages somehow to control his urge to merge during the work week, and he has made an enviable record for himself in T. Bear ' s snow course. Lin ' Gene Grayson : ; I i : :: :: j ' Davy T.V. Norm RALPH GORDON CROCKETT Asheville, North Carolina Civil Engineering, Artillery — Private 4, 3, 2, 1, Varsity base- ball 4, Roanoke Club 4, Methodist Club 3, 2, 1, American So- ciety of Civil Engineers 2, Bomb Staff 1, Monogram Minstrel I, O. G. A, 1. Easy going Davy came to us from the Land of Sky to see what this thing called Civil Engineering was all about. Davy , with all his girls and his big cigars, will always be remembered as a good man to have on a party. There is one thing for sure, we will be seeing and hearing from him in the future. We mighr someday be crossing some of his bridges? VERNON LEE CROCKETT North Tazewell, Virginia Civil Engineering, Armor — Private 4, 3, 2, 1, Southwest Vir- ginia Club 4, 3, 2, 1, American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1, Glee Club 4, 3, 2, 1, O. G. A., 1. T.V. is truly a Southwest Virginian. Always ready for a party or a furlough, he has won many friends and no enemies. His motto is, If you can ' t convince them, confuse them. Being one of Buzz ' s boys, it is certain that he will go far in life with that sweet little girl from West Virginia to keep him in line. NORMAN LEE CUSTARD Arlington, Virginia Chemistry. Artillery — Privare 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2, 2nd Lieutenant 1, Distinguished Military Student 2, 1, Methodist Club 4, 3, Armed Forces Club 4, 3, 2, American Chemical Society 3, 2, 1. One of the most liked boys around barracks and especially in his Chemistry section and among his Brother Rats Norman will always tell you he was born bald as a billiard ball, but we all know that the loss of hair is due to the constant worry about his numerous girl friends. Norman has managed to maintain a high regard for academics but does not let this interfere with his sack time or his relaxation at Steve ' s Diner. FIRST CLASS 1956 BOMB FRANK PALMER D ALTON Charlotte, North Carolina Biology, Infantry— Private 3, Sergeant 2, 2nd Lieutenant 1 Rat Football 3, Track 3, 2, Intramurals 3, 2, I, Blood Bowl 1 Virginia Academy of Science 3, 2, 1, Armed Forces Club 5 2, 1, Newman Club 3, 2, 1. The biggest feature about Frank is his nose. He has also gained much recognition lately by his ability to overthrow the women, especially one certain Semite, and then to get those cute little Bedford girls. He came to VMI after an un- successful 2 years at Duke, but soon rose to the top under Doc ' s wing. When he leaves in June to enter Duke again, we are sure that Duke ' s thirty year record will not be in danger. JOHN JACKSON DICKINSON Cape Charles, Virginia History, Air Force— Private 4, 2, 1, Corporal 3, Armed Forces Club 1, Rat Wrestling 4, Raunch Editor. 7 urn-Out 1. Amos — A party? Where? These two questions have ear- marked Amos the four years we have spent with him. A veteran of the best gatherings from Stevesvilie to Mike ' s, he will long be remembered as the Institute ' s best ham-boner. His has been a cadetship of blood, sweat, and beers, and we all are confident that his future will be a bright one in whatever he undertakes. JAMES MALCOLM DILLARD Roanoke, Virginia Physics, Air Force— Private 4. 2. 1. Corporal 3. Distin- guished 3, Cross Country 4, 3, 2, 1, Indoor Track 4. }, 2, 1. Outdoor Track 4. 3, 2. 1, Monogram Club 3, 2, 1. Ameri- can Institute of Physics 4, 3, 2. 1, Treasurer 3, Secretary 2, President 1, Roanoke Club 4, 3, 2, 1 Vice-President 2 Glee Club 4, 2, 1. Spike walked into VMI four years ago in a fog of facts, figures, etc., collected from Mercersburg Academy, and that little white cloud can still be seen surrounding his head. He has kept most of his Brother Rats passing by his willingness to help others and his superior intelligence. Whether it is in the classroom or on the track. Jim will long be remembered by his classmates. Frank ' Amos Spike ; : : ■ I ■ ■ The Old Dool ' Fred Harold ROBERT THOMAS DOOLEY, JR. Salem, Virginia Civil Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, 3, 2, 1, Football 4, 3, 2, 1, Basketball 4, Track 4. Photographer A.S.C.E. 1, Armed Forces Club 4, 3, 2, 1. American Society of Civil Engi- neers 4, 3. 2. 1, Roanoke Club 4, 3, 2, 1. Cadet Waiter 1, Fox Company Clerk 1, Baptist Club. Intramural Basketball and Softball 3, 2. 1. Tom, a shy, quiet, nice mannered and single boy, entered VMI from Salem, Virginia. Having established himself early as a Mary Baldwin Immortal, a Daytona Beach Phantom, and a part owner in Stevesville, he goes out in the world to try and show the civilized people what t hey have missed. The knowledge received in History helped him and his friends to move about in Mexco! He leaves VMI a settled man proud of the fellowship and lifelong friends made at the Institute during the four years he has been here. CHRISTIAN F. DREYER, JR. Bellevue, Nebraska Civil Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, 1, Corporal 3, Color Sergeant 2, Armed Forces Club 4, 3, 2, 1, American Society of Civil Engineers 4, 3, 2, 1, Newman Club 4, 3, 2, 1. Here is a man who has glided up the hill of science in four years without straining a muscle or cracking a book. It is his claim, made with a slightly depreciating air that, I ' ve never missed a dance or basketball game, and have spent only one week end in barracks that I can remember. Fred has not yet settled down in any ordinary rut and from the looks of things he may never. Wherever he is you ' re sure to find excitement bound up with a very winning smile. HAROLD LEE DYE Richlands, Virginia Electrical Engineering, Infantry — Private 4, 3, 2, 1, American Institute of Physics 4. One of the southwest boys, Harold ' s main interests are Norma and Richlands. During these four years, he ' s proved over and over a friend in need is a friend indeed. The only one of our Brother Rats to go steady with three different girls at one time, Harold has proved himself quite a lover. He has chosen The United States Steel Company to begin his life ' s work and he is looking forward to a long and prosperous future with them. FIRST CLASS 1956 BOMB CHARLES WILLIAM EMR1CK Fort Knox, Kentucky History, Armor — Private 4, 1, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2; Armed Forces Club 4, 3; History Club I; Varsity Tennis 4, 3 Co-Captain 1; Tidewater Club 1; O.G.A. 1. Being an army brat the military system at VM1 was nothing new to Bill. He came here to get his commission and plans to have an Army career. Being a great tennis fan, Bill could usually be found on the courts every warm day. Women were Bill ' s hobby until last summer when he met Marilyn, she stopped his roaming days forever and will be- come his future mate. JAMES WALLACE ESLER, JR. Washington, D. C. Armor — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Religious Council 2, 1. Clerk 2, Vice President 1; Lutheran Club 4, 3, 2, 1. Secretary 3. Vice President 2. President 1; Virginia Academy of Science 4, 3, 2, 1; Cadet Waiter 1; O.G.A. 1. Despite the fact that Jim spends more time in the sack than an L. A., he still manages to be one of Doc ' s leading flower-pickers. Doc Esler , the big man with even a bigger heart, has managed to bring some cheer into many lives in his four years here, and if success follows hard and honest work, then Jim will be an asset to his profession. ELISHA JACKSON EVANS, JR. Norfolk, Virginia Civil Engineering, Corps of Engineers — Private 4. 3, 2, 1: Football 4, 3; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2. 1: Tidewater Club 4, 3, 2, 1. Prima , Jack, Daddy , no matter what you call him. he ' s still the same person. An expert on the operation of the sliderule, cooking and stud or draw poker, his many interests take him to all corners of barracks. His highest ambition in life, besides running the State Highway Department, is straightening out the state of affairs in the Club Crozet . Prima will be remembered by all as the guy who sports the perpetual smile. Prima vr K«Jf- : ; : ! ' ... ' ' V ;: : : : .; ... ; i ' .: I4 J M VL. Fred Turtle ' Kraut FRED GREY FARTHING, JR. Wytheville, Virginia Civil Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, Corporal 3, Ser- geant 2, 2nd Lieutenant 1; Southwest Virginia Club 4, 3, 2, Vice President 1; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1; Armed Forces Club 2; Bomb Staff 1; Distinguished Air Student 2, 1. Fred will long be remembered for his pleasing personality which has made him one of the most popular men in the class of ' 56. Fred ' s great competitive spirit has led him to high ranking positions in both the Civil Engineering de- partment and in Air Force ROTC. Being an all around per- son, Fred has also been active in numerous extracurricular ac- tivities and has been successful in each. RICHARD MONAHAN FENCEL Lancaster, Pennsylvania Biology, Armor — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Varsity Basketball 4, 3, 2, 1; Varsity Baseball 4, 3, 2, 1; Honor Court 1; Cadet Advisory Council, Athletic Council; Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Universities 1; Recreational Committee 1, New- man Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Ring Figure Committee; Intramural track 4, 3, 2; Assistant Rat Football Coach; Yankee Club. Turtle is truly a rare find and a perfect example proving that a great athlete can also be an academic whiz as well as a social wonder. His laughter can always be found ringing from the walls of Baldwin, Hollins, Mary Washington, Sweet Briar or the Sem. Plagued by injuries, Dick was resigned to give up athletics, but the memories of his quarterbacking, long set shots, and extra-base hits will always remain with his brother rats when they think of football, basketball or base- ball. FRITZ FIRING Norfolk, Virginia History, Armor — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Intramurals 4, 2, Manager 1, Armed Forces Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Lutheran Club 4, 3; Tide- water Club 4, 3, 2, 1; O.G.A. 1. Little Fritz was small, but effervesced sincerity and a sense of duty during his entire cadetship. Known also as Trembles to his intimate friends due to his method of speech making, Fritz toiled among giants and more than held his own. Fatherly, yet stern, we can all say the Kraut gained confidence and friends with no effort at all. FIRST CLASS 1956 BOMB FREDERIC JAMES FLEMINGS fR Auburn, Massachusetts Civil Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, Corporal 3, Ser- geant 2, 2nd Lieutenant 1; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, 2, 1: International Relations Club 3, 2, 1 ; Cadet Staff 4; Distin- guished Air Student I; American Society of Civil Engineers 3,2, 1. There are several ways to make your way through VMI s obstacle course, and Fred has chosen the military as opposed to the academic approach. Paralleling his military career, Fred has also developed a keen business sense. Unfortunately. at least for the business world, Fred is planning on a military career, and if he can continue to develop his military acumen as he has up until now, he will undoubtedly go far. ; : : ; JAMES HOUSTON FOSTER Buena Vista, Virginia Civil Engineering. Air Force — Private 4, Corporal 3, First Sergeant 2, 1st Lieutenant 1; Vice President Class 3: Historian 2, 1; Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Universities 1; Varsity Football 4, 3, 2, 1; Baseball 4, 3, 2, 1; Monogram Club 3, 2, 1; American Society of Civil Engineers 3. 2. 1: Armed Forces Club 3, 2, 1; Superintendent ' s Advisory Committee 1; General Committee 3, 2, 1; Executive Committee 3. 2. 1. Jim hails from nearby Buena Vista and entered VMI after graduating from high school and working for rwo years. As student, officer in the Corps, athlete, and friend to all. he has done a marvelous job. Jim, a one woman man, has had his laughs with us and we wish him all the happiness and success that he deserves and that we know he will attain. PAUL WESLEY FOSTER. JR. Forest Park, Georgia English, Artillery — Private 4. 1, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2. Var- sity Football 3. 2, 1: Rat Football 4; Rat Wrestling 4: Rat Track 4; Corps Editor Bomb 1: Sportswriter, Cadet 1: Armed Forces Club 2; Deep South Club 3. 2. 1. President 1: Coach. Blood Bowl 1; Cadet Waiter 2, 1; Honor Court 1: O.G.A. President 1. As one of the gridiron warriors. Wes showed a tenacity and desire to mix it up that will always bring good fortune and good times to him. Those who know Wes well are all sure of his capabilities as a leader, and his ability to judge quickly and effectively difficult situations. Thumper Bullfros ; .; : : : ■ ■ ■ :. Bruce Larry Ron BRUCE FOWLER Richmond, Virginia Physics, Air Force — Private 4, 3, 2, 1, Guidon Bearer 1; Track 4; Glee Club 4, 2, 1; Richmond Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Floor Committee 1; Cadet Waiter 1; American Institute of Physics 3, 2, 1. Like most physics majors Bruce ' s four years at VMI have been devoted to the call to the books. Granted that more re- cently the call has become rather feeble around the week ends, but during exam time many gallons of the precious midnight oil are burned. After running track his rat year, Bruce decided that there was a definite similarity between running and work and therefore gave up track in favor of developing the old gray matter. LAWRENCE EVAN FRASE Norfolk, Virginia Electrical Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, 1, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2; Distinguished Air Student 2; Armed Forces Club 3, Amateur Radio Club 4, Secretary 3, 2, President 1; Tide- water Club 4, 3; American Institute of Electrical Engineers 3, 2, 1; Campus Merchandising Bureau Representative 2, 1; E. E. Laboratory Assistant 1; O.G.A. 1. Larry has been a more familiar sight at RMWC than at VMI these last few years. A Knight in the Royal Order of the Sliderule, he has taken full advantage of the privileges of that group ( studying and sweating ) . A man to consult in time of academic need, and a calm level head (in all respects except matrimony ) Larry will graduate at the top. Now he and Ann can take that long furlough they have been dreaming about. RONALD LEE FRINKS Alexandria, Virginia Civil Engineering, Armor — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1; Armed Forces Club 3; Basketball 4; O.G.A. 1. It was in the fall of 1952 that from a city called Alexan- dria, Ronnie came to Lexington full of hopes and dreams as did all his brother rats. He will long be remembered at the Institute for his genial and easy going attitude. Ronnie is mighty serious about a certain gal up in Alexandria, and we know that they will both be very happy. FIRST CLASS 1956 BOMB THOMAS HUNDLEY FROST Warrenton, Virginia Civil Engineering, Armor — Private 4, I, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1; Armed I - Club 4, 3, 2; O.G.A. 1. Tom is as near an L. A. as a Civil can get. Having had a total of nine years of military cadetship, he will consider it a novel experience to be a civilian. Tom is one of Col. Marr ' s boys and a bachelor, and is proud of both facts. JOHN EDWARD GEIGEEIN Ft. Meade, Maryland Civil Engineering, Infantry — Private 4, Corporal 3, Supply Sergeant 2, Company Commander 1; Rat Basketball: Bomb Staff 4, 3, 2, Advertising Manager 1; Newman Club 4, 3, 2, 1; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2. 1 ; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, 2, 1; International Relations Club 4, 3, 2. 1. John has managed to spread his interests over a number of activities, not the least of which is his work in this year- book whose advertising section has been secured through his efforts. John has also been a staunch supporter of F Com- pany intramurals, and was a key aid to several of their cham- pionships. John plans to take to the Marine Corps and ambi- tion willing, he is at the brink of a successful career. RALPH GIBSON, JR. Waverly, Virginia Biology, Armor — Private 4, 3. Sergeant 2, 2nd Lieutenant 1: Rat Football; Varsity Basketball 4, 3; Intramurals 3. 2. 1: Blood Bowl 2, 1; Tidewater Club 4, 3. 2. 1; Virginia Academy of Science 3, 2, 1; Company Intramural Manager 1; Chief Tent Pitcher, Summer Camp. From the home of the Gray Commission Hoot came to us a fun-loving, easy-going, gregarious guy with a knack for making friends and for casting spells over the opposite sex. Known to possess the proverbial horseshoe, his exploits from Virginia Beach to Texas will be long remembered by his friends. Tom ' John Hoot : ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ' Doug-Cat ' Hop Goose WILLIAM DOUGLAS GOTTWALD, Richmond, Virginia JR. Biology, Artillery — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Virginia Academy of Science 3, 2, 1; Richmond Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Methodist Club 4, 3, 1; International Relations Club 4, 3; Glee Club 4; Archae- ology Club 1. Doug arrived at VMI at the last moment in silence amid mass confusion and remained silent and inconspicuous through preference. In spite of his outspoken dislike of the military way he was obedient to all regulations and never walked a penalty tour. In his quiet, assured and unyielding way he will accomplish what he eventually decides to do. WALTER HOPKINS GRAHAM Hampton, Virginia Biology, Armor — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2, Company Captain 1; Distinguished Military Student 1; Bomb Staff 1; Hop Committee 2, 1; Virginia Academy of Science 4, 3, 2, 1; Canterbury Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Ring Figure Committee 2; Tide- water Club 4, 3, 2, 1. One of the Tidewater mob that entered VMI in September, 1952, Hop has come up the ladder in style, both militarily and academically. After leading his platoon to victory in competitive drill at Fo rt Sam, he has shown great ability as a company captain at the Institute, taking D Company to their first competitive drill win. Another of Doc ' s boys. Hop has shown a great interest in medicine and his next four years at MCV should prove a success. PAUL WILLIAM GRONROOS South Hempstead, Long Island, New York Civil Engineering, Artillery — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Wrestling 4; Lutheran Club 4, 3, 2, 1; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1; Photographer 1; Figure Committee 2. The Goose left Yankee-land in September, 1952, to en- roll in the Institute to get some good old southern education. His ever present smile, mastery of cards, and judgment of good whiskey display his accomplishments fully. The military holds no career for Paul, instead he desires to own a con- struction company in New York some day. A winning per- sonality, cheerful disposition and plain engineering know-how stand him in good stead for this profession. FIRST CLASS GEORG] 1956 BOMB CHRISTIAN GUVERNATOR III Richmond, Virginia Chemistry, Air Force — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Rat Wrestling; J. V. Basketball Manager 1; Ring Figure Committee 2; Richmond Club 4, 3, 2, 1, Treasurer 1; Canterbury Club 4, 3, 2; Armed Forces Club 3, 2, 1; National Speleological Society 4, 3, 2; Circulation Staff, G?f ? 4, 3; American Chemical Society 3, 2, 1; Executive Chairman 1; O.G.A. 1. Guvie came to VMI from Richmond and brought with him a ready smile and quick wit that have made him one of the best liked men in the class of ' 56. As one of Butch ' s boys. The Goobs spent many long hours down at the lab in his acid riddled coveralls cleaning test tubes. Under an easy going exterior Guvie hides a conscientious attitude which usually results in a job well done. JERRY WATSON HALE Wytheville, Virginia Civil Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, Corporal 3. Sergeant 2, 1st Lieutenant 1; Distinguished Student; Distinguished Air Student; Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Universities: Southwest Virginia Club 4, 3, 2, 1; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2; Trust Officer 1; Bomb Staff 2, Co-editor Class Section 1; Cadet Waiter 1. Dynamite comes in small packages and Hoppy is no ex- ception to the rule. Although little in stature, he is one of the big men of the class of ' 56. Standing first in his class in Civil Engineering and in Air Force ROTC, he has set a record which few have equalled at the Institute. Not only in aca- demics does Hoppy have a brilliant record, but also in many extracurricular activities. JAMES ROBERT HANNAY Dallas. Texas English, Infantry — Private 4, 2, 1, Corporal 3: Wrestling 4; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, 2; Texas Club 4, 3. 2. 1; Feature Editor, 7 urn-Out 1; The Cadet Staff 4. Headline Editor ?. Associate Editor 2, Editor-in-Chief 1; Superintendent ' s Ad- visory Committee 1. Never known for his love of the military. Jim has man- aged to stagger through four years behind the wall by ignoring as many rules as possible and accumulating a like number of penalty tours. Four years, 1.500 miles, and three pairs of shoes later, he is contemplating careers in animal husbandry, diamond cutting, rag picking, and idol breaking. ; ; : : ; i :■ ; ;• : ■ : : : ■ RONALD NELSON HERRING Falls Church, Virginia Electrical Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Lutheran Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Religious Council 3, 2, 1; Armed Forces Club 3, 2; American Institute of Electrical Engineers 1; Cadet Waiter 1. In the fall of ' 52 there came from the metropolis of Falls Church a man destined to achieve two goals in life no matter how many obstacles got in his way. Although the road hasn ' t been an easy one, the goals have been achieved. Electrical Engineering and Beverly. Which would come first? It is hard to say, but both are highly important in the mind of good ole Ron. Never raising his voice, never making a spectacle of himself, Ron has done what he set out to do in the style of a true cadet. DONALD BALDWIN HESLEP Fairfield, Virginia Civil Engineering, Armor — Private 4, 2, 1, Corporal 3; Ameri- can Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1; Methodist Club 4, 3, 2, 1; O.G.A. 1. When, after four years at VMI. D. B. has officers of the highest rank in both the academic and military staffs speak of him as follows — A very substantial cadet , then indeed little more need be said. His classmates know this gentlemanly son of Virginia ' s beautiful and historic valley as a quiet and de- pendable country boy who is destined to reflect great credit on his Alma Mater. WILLIAM HOPWOOD HIGINBOTHAM, JR. Suffolk, Virginia Biology, Artillery — Private 4, 2, 1, Corporal 3; Varsity Indoor and Outdoor Track 4, 3, 2, 1; Monogram Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Vir- ginia Academy of Science 3, 2, 1; International Relations Club 3. 2; Tidewater Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Methodist Club 4; Cadet Waiter 1, Food Representative 1; O.G.A. 1. Hig is not much of a talker, but when he says something he ' s sincere. He came to VMI straight from the peanut fields of Suffolk and right away started making a name for himself on the cinder track. After making corporal his third class year he decided the ranks were best and joined the troops. While on his vacation he met Kate and for a whole week was oblivious to everything else. He now spends most of his time between Lexington and Hollins, but next year his time will be spent between the dental lab and their home. FIRST CLASS 1956 BOMB RALPH WALDO HOLSINGER III Charlottesville, Virginia Civil Engineering, Artillery— Private 4, 1, Corpora! 3, Sergeant 2; Rat Wrestling, Rat Swimming, Intramurals 4, 3, 2, 1; West- minster Fellowship 4, 3; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Amer- ican Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1 ; Hop Committee 3, 2, President 1; Distinguished Military Student 1. Hoppy arrived at VMI with a cheerful grin on his face and has managed to remain that way during his cadetship. His hobby is women and his weekend travels have taken him from William and Mary to Hollins leaving a trail of broken hearts behind him. His friendly nature and sincerity have won him many friends at the I and should carry him far in his future life. WILLIAM ROBERTS HOPKINS South Boston, Virginia Civil Engineering, Infantry— Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Distinguished Military Student 1; Varsity Cross Country 4, 3, 2, 1; Varsity- Indoor and Outdoor Track 4, 3, 2, Captain 1; Monogram Club 4, 3, 2. 1; Methodist Club 4. 3; Armed Forces Club 4. 3; Tidewater Club 4, 3, 2, 1; American Society of Civil Engineers 4, 3, 2, 1; O.G.A. 1. From the Tidewater shores to the valley of Virginia came another outstanding competitor to leave his name in Virginia s track annals. Hop has shown his heels to sprinters, hurdlers, and quartermilers throughout the state and now as captain, leads the team. Although no girl has been able to snag this casual gent, it looks as though the Marine Corps has claimed another of VMI ' s citizen soldiers. RICHARD EUGENE HOYT Schuyler Heights, Menands, New York History, Armor— Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Varsity Swimming 4. 3, -■ Co-Captain 1; Southern Conference Backstroke Champion 3, 2, 1; Monogram Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Intramurals 4. 3. 2. 1: Armed ' Forces Club 4, 3, 2; Yankee Club 4, 3, 2. 1: Floor Committee 3, 2. Dick was very seldom heard from his Rat year except in the swimming pool -where he achieved his greatest victories. Aside from numerous VMI and pool records he has secured for three years running all the honors the Southern Conference can bestow on one man along with being voted the Outstand- ing Swimmer of the year. Hoppy Hop Dick : ft : ::: : ! • ... ::. Irbz Jake Animal ROBERT CANNON IRBY, JR. Blackstone, Virginia Chemistry, Armor — Private 4, Corporal 3, First Sergeant 2, Company Commander 1, Drum Major 1; Intramurals 4, 3, 2, 1; Distinguished Military Student 2. 1; American Chemical Society 3, 2, 1; Armed Forces Club 3, 2; Methodist Club 4, 3; Southside Virginia Club 4, 3, Secretary-Treasurer 2, President 1; Business Manager. VMI Commanders 1; New Cadet Cadre 1. Another of the Blackstone clan, this one a mad chemist. % r e hope, however that he doesn ' t follow in the footsteps of his kinsmen. Bob ' s musical talents with the band left some- thing to be desired, but since becoming commander and drum major we have noticed several changes ( all for the best ) under his capable leadership. Competition among the 11 members of the chemistry section has always been rugged, but we feel sure that the gems of knowledge obtained from the weekly editions of the Chemical and Engineering News will help Irbzz to follow in the footsteps of his forebears. ALAN THEOBALD JACKSON Rolling Hills, California Civil Engineering, Infantry — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Cross Country 3, 2, Captain 1; Swimming 4, 3, 2, 1; Track 3, 2, 1; American Society of Civil Engineers 4, 3, 2, 1; Monogram Club 4, 3, 2, Secretary 1; Cadet Staff 1. An import from India Al arrived in barracks wide eyed and innocent looking. However it was not long before he acquired the name Tiger because of his wild antics on swimming trips. He managed to keep up his prestige on the track trips, but lost some of his youthful zest finally and settled down to the serious side of life. PAUL CHARLES JANSHEGO Johnston, Pennsylvania History, Armor — Private 4, 3, 1, Sergeant 2; JV Football 4; Varsity Football 3, 2, 1; Track 4; Intramural Basketball 2, 1; Newman Club 4, 3, 2, 1. Animal hails from Pennsylvania, the training ground of most of our nation ' s great football players. It is an honor and a privilege to be associated with him in sports and everyday life. A man for whom no job is too difficult and who would unselfishly aid anyone, the animal with his smile, laughter, sense of loyalty and determination to do his best will never know defeat. FIRST CLASS 1956 BOMB ARTHUR HARRIS JENNETTE Silver Spring, Maryland Biology, Armor — Private 4, 3, 2, I; Indoor and Outdoor Track 4; Chairman 1956 Ring Committee 2; Editorial Staff BOMB 3; Methodist Club 4, 3; National Speleological Society 4; Archaeological Club 3, 2; Virginia Academy of Science 3, 2, 1; Tidewater Club 4; O.G.A. 1. Pete, coming to VMI from the Tidewater, has and always will accept his responsibilities and perform his duties in a manner which leaves little to be desired. As leader of the Ring Committee, he saw to it that our class has the finest ring ever to come out of VMI. One of Doc Carroll ' s boys. Pete has plans of becoming a cadaver carver at the University of Pennsylvania. BOB GRAY JOHNSON Virginia Beach, Virginia Biology, Marine Corps — Private 4, 3, Sergeant 2, 2nd Lieu- tenant 1; Indoor and Outdoor Track 4, Cadet Staff 4; Tide- water Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Archae- ology Club 4, 3, 2, 1, President 1; Virginia Academy of Science 4, 3, 2, 1; New Cadet Cadre 2, 1. His name is B. G. — he advertises and he ' s ready to trade anything from flowers to barbells trying to get enough money for those frequent trips to Pittsburgh. Soon Pittsburgh will be getting a rebel, first class, you can believe that! Take the town apart, B. G., and put it back together — Southern style. JOHN PAUL JOHNSON Roanoke, Virginia Civil Engineering, Infantry — Private 5, 4, 3, 2, 1; Varsitv Wrestling 4, Manager Rat Wrestling 2, 1; Varsity Football 2, 1; American Society of Civil Engineers 3. 2. 1; Photographer 1; Roanoke Club 4, 3, 2, 1; National Speleological Society 3: Armed Forces Club 3. Hoakey came to VMI back in 1951 — since then he has only tolerated the system. You could buy any and everything from him, because he was one of Red ' s boys. Likewise he had those dollar marks in his eyes. Now he is leaving to join a sweet little girl way down in Carolina. Who knows — mavbe another Hoakey will turn up at VMI within the next 20 years. If so, let ' s hope that he takes to the system. One thing for sure — if he does, he ' ll have to take it from his mother. Hoakev ' Heap Harry s. p: LUCIUS EUGENE JOHNSON, JR. Louisville, Kentucky Electrical Engineering, Marine Corps — Private 4, 1, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2; Varsity Football 4, Varsity Swimming 4, 3, 2, 1; Varsity Track 4; Intramurals 4, 3, 2, 1; Monogram Club 4, 3, 2, 1; American Society of Electrical Engi neers 3, 2, 1; Canterbury Club 3, 2; Floor Committee 4, 3. 2; Hop Com- mittee 1; Armed Forces Club 4, 3. 2; Electrical Engineering Lab Assistant 1. Gene arrived at VMI after forsaking the land of the mint julep and the Southern Belles for the glory of military life. In his Rat year, Gene distinguished himself as a member of the varsity swimming team, and since then he has become one of the Institute ' s greatest swimmers. Not satisfied with being the holder of numerous pool records Gene also became one of ' 56 ' s better social goers. HARRY FRANCIS JONES Honey Brook, Pennsylvania Electrical Engineering, Armor — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Turn-Out Staff 2, 1; Ring Favor Committee 2; Bomb Staff 1; American Institute of Electrical Engineers 2, 1; Barracks Sound Tech- nician 1; Intramurals 4, 3, 2, 1; Hod Committee Sound Tech- nician 2, 1; O.G.A. 1. The quiet man has succeeded in winning his four years ' war with the Institute by remaining anonymous to all the officers on the tactical staff. He owes much of his success to the fact that he spent most of his time during the week sub- merged in his books and all his time on week ends away from barracks. His lopsided grin faced many a party, and his caustic wit broke many a bull session. STUART PANNILL JONES, Dallas, Texas JR. Biology, Infantry — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Varsity Wrestling 3, 2, 1; Southern Conference Champion 2. Captain 1; Texas Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Cross Country 2, 1; Virginia Academy of Science 3,2, 1. Pannill is one of those products from Texas about which we so often hear. He is quite small for a Texan but makes up for that in his determination to do everything to the best of his ability whether it concerns studying, partying, or wrest- ling. There is no doubt that S P. will succeed if he takes medical school in stride as he has done everything at VMI. FIRST CLASS 1956 BOMB - THOMAS RAYMOND JONES Roanoke, Virginia Chemistry, Artillery — Private 4, 2, 1, Corporal J, Armed Forces Club 3, 2, American Chemical Society 3, 2, 1, Roanoke Club 4, 3, 2, 1, Glee Club 2, 1, International Relations Club 3, Regimental Band 4, 3, 2. 1, O.G.A. 1. Razor drifted into the Institute from the Magic City and after a long and exciting struggle, has proven that even VMI cannot keep a good man down. Although not a Brother Rat of ' 56 Ray ' s easy going nature has made him a popular figure wherever he goes. When it comes to automobiles, never try to argue him out of a Buick. It ' s the best buggy on the road, and he will tell you so until his dying day. Noted for his generosity he is sure to have success in the race of life. CHARLES HAMILTON JUNDT Long Island, New York History, Air Force — Private 4, 3. 2. 2nd Lieutenant 1, Dis- tinguished Air Student 2, 1, Convair Award for Merit. AF- ROTC 3, Fencing Team 4, 3, 2, 1, Manager 2. Captain 1, J. V. Rifle Team 4, Cadet Waiter 1, Armed Forces Club 3. 2, I, History Club 1, International Relations Club 1. Chuck was a little late getting down here from New York, but once he did he showed he really wanted to come here. Although not held here by confinement, week end after week end rolled around and Chuck was somewhere around, probably in the gym or writing letters. C. H. found somethi ng else to do on the fencing strip, and this year he captained VMI ' s small band of fencers. Though quiet and reserved, he always has a pleasant greeting for all, and we feel sure that Chuck will carry- many happy memories with him as he enters a long and suc- cessful career in the Air Force. JAMES ROBERT JLfSTICE Stuart, Virginia History, Infantry — Private 4, 3, 2, 1, Judo Team 2. 1. History Club 4, 3, 2, Vice-President 1. Timmins Music Society 2. 1. Out of the foothills of Southern Virginia to this land of engineers and L.A. ' s came J. R. Justice who actually wanted to learn something. Since then he has devoted much of his time teaching others the art of co-ordinating mind and body in this most skillful game of Judo. As president of the Judo Club he leaves behind a good example in combining hard work and real fun toward a useful goal. Razor Chuc T.R. ' i ; . : ; ; : ■ ::: ■ .. : : Dick Buster Kat RICHARD DOUGLAS JUSTICE Hopewell, Virginia Civil Engineering, Artillery — Private 4, 3, 2, 1, Wrestling 4. Golf 1, American Society of Civil Engineers 4, 3, 2, 1, Cadet Waiter 1, O.G.A. 1. Dick has the distinction of being the first in a long line of Hopewellians to graduate in the regulation four years. After getting off to a slow start his rat year, Dick really buckled down and compiled an enviable record for himself as one of Buzz ' s boys. With his dry wit and keen sense of humor he can adapt himself to any situation and will certainly be a success in anything he does. EDMUND WAILAMA KAAA, Honolulu, Hawaii JR. Civil Engineering, Infantry — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2, 2nd Lieutenant 1, Ground Force Rifle Team 4, Varsity Swimming team 4, Varsity Wrestling team 2, Newman Club 4. 3, 2, 1, Glee Club 4, D Company Intramural Manager 1, Blood Bowl 3, Co-Captain 1, Recreation Room Committee 1, American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1, Distinguished Military Student 2, 1. Ed known to most of us as Buster , came to us from the Paradise of the Pacific. His academics are always first, but Buster has had ample time to excel in all intramural sports, attend parties, and raise a lot of VMI hell on Saturday nights. This Crazy Pineapple , who has found his second home in the waters of Daytona Beach, is known for his gleaming smile and sparkling personality. Buster cannot miss as either an engineer or a Marine. RICHARD DAN KATORINCEK Clifton, New Jersey Biology, Armor — Private 4, 3, 2, 1, Newman Club 4, 3, 2, 1, Armed Forces Club 3, 2, 1, Virginia Academy of Science 3, 2, 1, Cadet Waiter 1, Intramurals 4, 3, 2, 1, Football 4, Wrestling 2, 1. Although Dick is a firm believer in the necessity of the sack ( with no free afternoons ) he managed to struggle through the lectures and Doc ' s so called L.A. courses. Dick became a Captured Yankee on his one and only Armed Forces trip, when he met his one and only fot the Heart of Dixie . With his easy going manner and strength of character we know that success awaits him in the future. FIRST CLASS 1956 BOMB WILLIAM WARREN KAYS, JR. Warrenton, Virginia Histo ry, Marine Corps — Private i, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2, 2nd Lieutenant 1, Football 4, Manager and Assistant Coach Rat Football 2, Battalion Football 3, 2, 1, Methodist Club. Mono- gram Minstrel 1, Northwest Virginia Club, Armed Forces Club, Cadet Waiter 1. Pop has lived a Well rounded life at VMI. One always to come up with the big cheerful remark when everything was going wrong, he is looked up to as a leader by all. An authority on jokes, tall tales, furlough permits and athletic ability, Pop is headed for stardom in life which is sure to be both happy and successful. RANDOLPH SPOTSWOOD KNIPP Lynchburg, Virginia Electrical Engineering, Armor — Private 4, 2, 1, Corporal 3, Representative to and Secretary of the O.G.A. 1. Cadet Staff. President Lynchburg Club, American Institute of Electrical Engineers 3, 2, 1. Randolph is indeed a true Virginia and Southern Gentle- man in spite of his occasionally Prussianistic attitude. Perhaps. Randolph has best been known by Rats and underclassmen as a prominent and fearful figure in the regular fifth-stoop assem- bly. A firm believer in class privileges and defender of the VMI principles, Randolph has earned the respect and genuine friendship of all. LON WILLIAM LAMB Petersburg, Virginia Civil Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2, 2nd Lieutenant 1, Swimming team 4. 3, 2. Co-Captain 1. Monogram Club 3. 2, 1, Honor Court 1, Religious Council 4. American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1, 1956 Ring Com- mittee, Intramurals 4, 3, 2, 1. Bill came to VMI with many and varied ideals that fell into the evironmental pattern known so well to every cadet. Along with this he was characterized by a tremendous amount of determination and desire to succeed. With these qualities he was able to accom plish a host of time-consuming activities that speak for themselves. Bill ' s warm personality and abilitv .ire certain to take him fax and enable him to reach even- goal he desires. i ■ : ; ■ Charlie More CHARLES VINCENT LAVERY Media, Pennsylvania English, Armor — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2, 2nd Lieu- tenant 1, Varsity Football 4, 3, 2, 1, Varsity Indoor Track 4, 3, 2, Varsity Outdoor Track 4, 3, 2, Newman Club, Tidewater Club 4, 3, 2, 1, Distinguished Military Student 1. Charlie is certainly no stranger to anyone who has seen a VMI football game in the last four years. Sometimes referred to as the Williamsburg Rambler , he has shown the same drive and spirit in barracks that he has on the gridiron. Charlie will be remembered by his numerous friends for many things, but perhaps most for being a guy who never let the hard knocks keep him from his goal. FRANKLIN JOSEPH LISELLA Laurelton, New Jersey Physics, Air Force — Private 4, 2, 1, Corporal 3, J. V. Football, Basketball, Tennis 4, Intramurals 4, 3, 2, 1, Glee Club 4, 3, 2, 1. American Institute of Physics 3. 2, 1, Newman Club 4, 3, 2, 1, Yankee Club 4, 3, 2, 1, Armed Forces Club 4, 3. Frank represents all the qualities we like to find in a man: a true friend, hard worker, serious thinker and above all sincere interest in his fellow man. He was never too busy for a few minutes of idealistic talk. He is probably best known for his jovial eay to get along with attitude, and although he has a hitch with Uncle Sam ' s air force, someday we will expect to find that he has reached the top. RICHARD FRANCIS LYONS West Concord, Massachusetts History, Infantry — Private 4, 3, 2, 1, Varsity Football 4, 3, 2, Captain 1, Track 4, Intramural Softball 2, 1, Newman Club 4, 3, 2, 1, O.G.A. 1. Mort — a spreader of good cheer and a friend to all — is a true sportsman in every sense of the word, for he thrives on competition. An outstanding football player who ' s noted for his determination to win no matter what the odds. He was an inspiring leader of our football team and accepts the trials of life as a born leader. FIRST CLASS ; C 1956 BOMB JOSEPH BINGHAM MACK, JR. Atlanta, Georgia Electrical Engineering, Armor — Private 4, 1. Corporal 3, Ser- geant 2, Barracks Electrician 1, Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Universities 1, Distinguished Student 3, 2, I, Deep South Club 3, 2, 1, American Institute of Electrical Engi- neers 3, 2. 1, Cadet Staff 1, Dean ' s Advisory Council 1.0 1. Joe, the quiet easy going guy from Atlanta, Georgia has made a name for himself here at the Institute not only a? Jigs Jamison ' s number one boy in Electrical Engineering for the past three years, but also as a leader of the Class ■ Lord Exchequer of the Deep South Club, he has all the fine qualities of a Southern gentleman. DONALD MACLEAY, JR. Falls Church, Virginia English, Armor — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Soccer Club 3; 1956 Figure Committee 2; Cadet Staff 4. 3, Circulation Manager 2, Business Manager 1; Turf Editor. 7 urn-Out 1; Assistant Company Food Representative 1, The Society of Seven. Don has spent less time in barracks on week ends than any three men combined and still finds time to make the Honor List. Known for his taste in good whiskey and gorgeous women he has proven himself to be the outspoken exponent of the last of the Vanishing American Playboys. Don plans on attending Law school after he graduates and we sincerely feel rhat the Bar ' s gain is our loss. JAMES EVERETT MANN. JR. Richmond, Virginia Biology, Air Force — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Virginia Academy of Science 3, 2, 1; Richmond Club 4. 3. 2, 1. The Hombre from Richmond came to VMI and immediately joined forces with Doc Carroll and is still squirm- ing under his wrath. Jimmy ' s quiet and likeable personality have made him a friend of all who know him and we can truthfully say that he will reflect credit on VMI wherever he goes. We of ' 56 will hate to say goodbye to our good friend from Richmond. Hombre : ; : : : .: : ■ GEORGE ALBERT MANUS Brooklyn, New York Civil Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, 3, 2, 1, Football 4, Track 4, Baseball 4. 3, 2, Captain 1; Armed Forces Club 4, 1 ; Newman Club 4, 2, 1 ; American Society of Civil Engineers 4, 3, 1, Recorder 2, Recreational Committee 1; Yankee Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Cadet Staff 1; T urn-Out Staff 1, Cadet Waiter 1. Brooklyn came from the Asphalt Jungle to make his home in the sunny South. George ' s pet peeve is academics ever since his head injury in football during his rat year which probably explains his present condition. A firm believer in indepen- dency, bachelorhood, parties and free-thinking, G. G can usually be found either at Steve ' s during the off season or on the diamond during the season. JOSEPH ANTHONY MARANGI Ridgewood, New Jersey Civil Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; American Society of Civil Engineers 4, 3, 2, 1; Armed Forces Club 1; Yankee Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Wrestling 4; O. G. A. 1. Joe was unceremoniously deposited in Jackson Arch with the rest of us innocent babes on September 3, 1952. Despite his distaste for studies, Joe is one of the better ranking mem- bers of the Cement Mixing and Rivet Catching Department. Upon graduation, the Wop plans to enter his father ' s business as a man who is determined to make good. THOMAS MASSIE Lynchburg, Virginia Civil Engineering, Infantry — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Universities 1; Football 4, 3; Track 4, 3; Wrestling 4, 3, 2; Co-Captain 1; Class Historian 3, Class President 2, 1: President Executive and General Committees 1; Lynchburg Club 4, 3, 2, 1; American Society of Civil Engi- neers 3, 2, 1; Monogram Club 3, 2, 1. After having led our class through thick and thin, Tom well deserves the appreciation our class has for him. Never too busy to advise or crusade for a cause, Tom has always spoken out for what he feels is right. Being a class president has not kept him from rising to fame on the wrestling mats. A country boy at heart, Tom has upheld a tradition of three generations of outstanding VMI men. FIRST CLASS 1956 BOMB FEDERK.O AUGUSTO MAURA Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico Electrical Engineering, Artillery — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; West- minster Fellowship 4, Armed Forces Club 4, 2, 1; American Institute of Electrical Engineers 1; O. G. A. 1. From Puerto Rico came Freddy to Paradise Unlimited to join his brother rats in the summer of ' 52. When not digging out from a pile of electrical experiments, Freddy was found trying to break down a complicated circuit into one twice as complex. Famous for his Maura ' s Method , he has made the fudge factor obsolete in A. C. Machinery. Great defender of the system , he never failed to uphold the best traditions of VMI. DOUGLAS WHITESIDE McCARTY Odenton, Maryland History, Artillery — Private 4, 2, 1, Corporal 3: Distinguished Student 3, 2, 1; Distinguished Military Student 2, 1: Dean ' s Advisory Committee 1; Rat Basketball 4; Intramurals 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Monogram Minstrel 2 ; O. G. A. 1 ; Company Clerk 1 . El Professor lectured his way into his fellow L. A. ' s hearts with his summaries during exams while we sweated out our studies here at the Institute. Equally adept on the althletic field, Mac did his hot-rodding under the boards of Old A company. While others loved and lost, Mac persevered and we hope that he and Pat are as happy in marriage as they were on dance week ends. PETER KERNAN McCRARY Falls Church, Virginia Physics, Artillery — Private 4, 1, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2: Dis- tinguished Student 2, 1; Distinguished Military Student 1; Virginia Student Representative at The 59th Annual Congress of American Industry 2; Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Universities 1; Dean ' s Advisory Committee 1: Track 4. 3, 2, 1; Monogram Club 4, 3, 2, 1: Armed Forces Club 3, 2; American Institute of Physics 3, 2, 1. During the past four years Pete has managed to distinguish himself in the Physics Department without letting the books keep him away from the gayer activities of barracks life. In addition to his successful academic efforts, he has made a fine record in athletics by lettering four years on the track team. As Pete leaves VMI we feel certain that industry will develop in him some top material. ' Freddy ' Mac Pete ; .; : ■ ■ ... • .: • .: Dieeets Punch Mac BRUCE J. McCREEDY Coral Gables, Florida History, Armor — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Varsity Track 4; Wrestling 4; Armed Forces Club 3, 2; Virginia Academy of Science 4; International Relations Club 1; Glee Club 4; Cadet Staff 2, 1; O. G. A. 1. Digeets came here with 10 fingers and almost left with 9, but since then he has confined his carving to turkeys. McCrud is noted for his afternoon hours of meditation, and his knowledge of road conditions between Lynchburg and Lexing- ton. We ' ll all remember his quick smile and readiness with sarcasm, but we also realize his thrifty and industrious nature will lift him to security in later life, if Shirley can keep sharp objects away from him. KENNETH MCDONALD, JR. Hampton, Virginia Civil Engineering, Artillery — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Cross Country 4, 3, 2, 1; Swimming 3, 2; Indoor Track 4; Outdoor Track 4, 3; Intramurals 3, 2, 1; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1; Monogram Club 3, 2, 1; Tidewater Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Westminster Fellowship 3, 2, 1; Co-Editor Civil Shaft 1. From the Tidewater area there came to VMI Ken Mc- Donald with his gay wit and sparkling personality. One of Cormack ' s boys, you can see him near the Nile picking ' em up and putting ' em down every afternoon. His many varied interests include sailing, swimming, running, parties, and certain members of the fair sex. JAMES LEE McGEORGE Richmond, Virginia Civil Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, 3, 1. Sergeant 2; Cross Country 4; Varsity Wrestling 2; Blood Bowl 1; Pilots Club 4, 3. 2, 1; Glee Club 4; Richmond Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Amateur Radio Club 4, 3; Cadet Staff 4; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1; New Cadet Cadre 1. Though Mac has not been an active member of the Block Runners Association, he could sometimes be found on PT road, or rather flying over it in a plane. Mac was hell on under- classmen, but a person that was always willing to help his buddies out if the going got rough. Because of his love for flying, he should be known as The Man Upstairs. FIRST CLASS . 1956 BOMB FRANK WESTMORELAND Mr.KJNNON Atlanta, Georgia biology, Armor — Private- 1, I, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2; Distin- guished Military Student 2, I; Wrestling 4, 3; Intramurals 4, 3, 2, 1; Virginia Academy of Science 4, 3, Treasurer 2. Presi- dent 1, General Committee 1; Ring Figure Committee 2, Deep South Club 4, 3, 2, I; Assistant Trainer of Sports 3, 2, 1. Another one of the Buckhead Boys, in his two years as athletic trainer, Little Herb has used enough tape to stretch from here to Atlanta. Besides carving a name for himself on the football sidelines. Ace has shown his leadership as a mem- ber of the General Committee. WILLIAM WARREN MEARS Collingswood, New Jersey Biology, Armor — Private 4, Corporal 3, First Sergeant 2, Battalion Commander 1; Distinguished Military Student 2, 1: Who ' s Who in American Colleges unci Universities 1; Honor Court 3, 2, President 1; Armed Forces Club 2, 1; Virginia Academy of Science 3, 2, 1; Methodist Club 4, 3. 2. Religious Council 3, Treasurer 2; Glee Club 4, 3; Superintendent ' s Advisory Council 1; Chairman Graduation Invitations Com- mittee 1. Bill is a New Jersey Yankee who claims the South as his real home. Although he has never let academics interfere with his extracurricular activities, he was one of the first of Doc ' s boys to be accepted in med school. Since making rank his third class year, Bill has risen to Battalion Commander. WILLIAM PAGE MENEFEE Luray, Virginia Biology, Artillery — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2. 2d Lieu- tenant 1; Varsity Track 4; Virginia Academy of Science 4, 3. 2. 1; Glee Club 4, Commanders 3, 2, Leader 1, Ring Figure Committee 2; Baptist Club 2; Northern Virginia Club 2; Cadet Band Director 1; Intramurals 3, 2, 1; New Cadet Cadre 1; Regimental Band 4, 3, 2, 1. Grease is best known for his musical prowess. After having played in the band for three years he is now the Cadet director. He is also the leader of the cadet orchestra and the first person to be called upon to replace Bill, the Bugler, in his absence. Grease is often overheard telling his dyke to lay his sack by transit after dinner and to make sure the sink light and radio are off and the window open for his afternoon siesta. Ace Bill Grease ' : ; : : : : ' ■ .: : : ' Larry ' LAWRENCE DANIEL MILLER, Portsmouth, Vigrinia JR. Electrical Engineering, Infantry — Private 4, 3, 2, 1, American Institute of Electrical En gineers 3, 2, 1, Armed Forces Club 3, 2, Tidewater Club 4, 3, 2, 1, Newman Club 4, 3 2, 1, O.GA. 1, Glee Club 4, Informal Photographer Bomb 1. When L. D. left his beloved Tidewater he little realized the battle that awaited him in the E. E. Department. After four years of hard campaigning the battle ' s been won. Always ready to join in any of the barracks activities, legal or other- wise, he made his mark as one of the infamous four of 135. The surrounding girls ' schools have also known our Miller- Miller in his lighter moments. WILLIAM JACOB MILLER, JR. Baltimore, Maryland Civil Engineering, Corps of Engineers, Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2, 2nd Lieutenant 1, Distinguished Military Student 1, Varsity Football 4, 3, 2, 1, Indoor Track 4, 3, 2, 1, Outdoor Track 4, 3, 2, 1, Lutheran Club 4, 3, 2, American Society of Civil Engineers 4, 3, 2, 1, Monogram Club 3, 2, 1. Although Bill came to VMI tauted as an outstanding foot- ball prospect he has also proved to be versatile in many other fields. Along with his gridiron exploits he found time to place himself among the most popular at nearby Southern Sem. His conscientious effort to make friends and be outstanding in academics has made Bill one of the favorites in barracks. He has taken the laughs, bull sessions and hard times with the best. SYLVAN DAVID MONTAGNA, JR. Cecil, Pennsylvania Electrical Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, Corporal 3, Ser- geant 2, 2nd Lieutenant 1, Armed Forces Club 3, 2, 1, Ameri- can Institute of Electrical Engineering 3, 2, 1. Skip will ever be remembered as probably the most ambit- ious man that VMI has matriculated. Those of us with fore- sight realize that one day his D. C. Transformer will be heralded as rhe greatest step science has taken in eons. His attitude is optimistic, an asset to any man but a necessity for an engineer. Skip ' s aerials, speaker systems, and switches will remain at VMI as monuments to a man of action, a man to be remembered. FIRST CLASS 1956 BOMB JOSEPH ALBERT MOORE, JR. York, Pennsylvania CiviJ Engineering, Armor— Private 4, 2, I, Corporal 3, Armed Forces Club 3, 2, Lutheran Club 4, 3,2, 1 , Commanders 2, 1 . American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1, Yankee Club 4, 3, 2, 1, O.G.A. 1. Joe brought with him a sparkling personality which those who knew him well will long remember. When we think of him we will remember his ups and downs with Joyce and also his pronunciation of John as Jun . We are sure that Joe will be successful in any of his future undertakings. JOSEPH PEYTON MOORE Shreveport, Louisiana Physics, Artillery— Private 4, 3, 2, 1, Wrestling Team 4, 3, Golf Team 2, Captain 1, Athletic Council, 1, American Insti- tute of Physics, 3, 2, 1, Monogram Club 4 3, Treasurer 2 President 1, O.G.A. 1. J. P. as he is known around barracks, came to us from the Bayou country of Louisiana via Augusta Military Academy. We are all convinced that J. P. forgot all that he knew about military appearance faster that any of us could learn it here at the Institute. He is an ardent supporter of the first class private faction and has many other interests and high posi- tions to go along with them. Truly, he is one of the most popular and well liked cadets in barracks, and we will all miss him. JESSE ALONZO MORGAN, JR. Richmon d, Virginia Civil Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, 3, 2, 1, Varsity Foot- ball 4, 3, Varsity Wrestling 4, 3, American Society of Civil Engineers 4, 3, 2, 1, Pilots Club 2, 1, O.G.A. 1. Richmond Club 4, 3, 2, 1. Jess alias the Nig came to us from Richmond with a smile and an accent that could only mean the warm friendship which is so characteristic of him. Jess has proven to be no backslider in the field of study attributed to Dionysus and w-ill long be remembered for his contribution to the great Beerball tilt of Easters Fifty-five. No so longs for you Nig , since there aren ' t enough years to forget. Joe JP. Tess ; ; i ::: :: : ; ■ ■ i I 1 Rufe Reggie Dick RUFUS MORISON Abingdon, Virginia Biology, Artillery — Private 4, 3, 2, 1, Varsity and J. V. Wrest- ling 4, Bomb Staff 4, 3, 2, Co-Editor 1, Turn-Out Staff 2, Humor Editor 1, The Cadet Staff 4, 1, Publications Committee 1, Blood Bowl 2, 1, Southwest Virginia Club 4, 3, 2, 1, Virginia Academy of Science 4, 3, 2, 1, D Company Mess Steward 1, The Society of Seven. This Scot stormed in from the Moonshine belt of S. W. Va. and took the vacant position of Barracks Brewmaster and evangelist. After a long and for the most part painful fight with the Institute, Southern Sem, and the wild mustangs of Carrols, he has finally decided to forsake the life of a cynic for that of a doctor. Since there is no admission of defeat on the part of the Institute or on Rufe ' s for that matter, only gradua- tion will compromise this never ending war. REGINALD CLEAVES MORRISON, JR. Baltimore, Maryland Civil Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2, 2nd Lieutenant 1, Cadet Waiter 1, Armed Forces Club 2, 1, American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1, Recreation Room Committee 1. Reg ' s tall, blonde-headed body can usually be seen working long hours at his desk with a slide rule, trying to solve some sort of C. £. problem. Of course, there are times when he can be seen stretching out in his sack getting the much needed rest that every civil needs. Reg works hard, has a ready wit and is always ready for a party. We have all enjoyed being with him for four years. RICHARD PERRY MORRISON Union, New ' Jersey Chemistry, Artillery — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2, 1st Lieutenant 1, Distinguished Military Student 2, 1, Intramurals 4, 3, 2, 1, American Chemical Society 3, 2, 1, Armed Forces Club 2, 1, Yankee Club 4, 3, 2, 1. Dick is known by his Brother Rats as a diligent, industrious student with sincerity of purpose which has led him through four successful years at VMI. His section mates have worn a path to his door seeking information and advice which was never denied them. His achievements on the hill which even- tually led to the rank of first lieutenant and his suave, debonair manner with the young ladies exemplifies his personality. FIRST CLASS 1956 BOMB JOHN STANTON MOSS Dc-Kalb, Illinois Biology, Armor— Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2, 2nd Lieu- enant 1, Varsity Swimming 4, 3, 2, I, Virginia Academy of Science 3, 2, 1, Monogram Club 3, 2, I, Methodist Club 4. Vice-President 3, Religious Council 3, Blood Bowl 3, I. Jack regards his stay at VMI as a vital stepping-stone on the road to becoming a Dentist. Jack has proven himself a valuable member of the Corps in his major, athletics, and the military. He has found time for plenty of social activities in- cluding many a beer, knuckle and woman. Always eager for competition, his fiery disposition makes him a hard man to beat. GARDNER MARSHALL MUNDY Roanoke, Virginia English, Artillery— Private 4, 2, 1. Corporal 3, Honor Roll 4, 3, Distinguished Student 2, Distinguished Military Student 2, 1, Football 4, Track 4, Tennis 3, Basketball 4, 3,2, Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Universities 1, Ring Figure Committee 2, Recreation Committee 1, Roanoke Club 4. 3. 2. 1, Deep South Club 1, Monogram Club 3, 2, 1. Marshall has achieved quite a distinguished record for him- self at VMI. A letterman in basketball, a top student, he is also a DMS in spite of himself. You just can ' t hold down leadership ability. Marshall is a Lover, and always has a wild tale to bring back to barracks — the surprising thing is thev ' re usually true! JACK LESTER MYERS Richmond, Virginia Electrical Engineering, Air Force — Private 4. 2. 1. Corporal 3. Distinguished Military Student 1, Intramurals 4. 3. 2. i. Glee Club 4, 3, American Institute of Electrical Engineers 3. 2. 1. Westminster Fellowship 4, 2. 1, Secretary 3. Religious Council 3. Jack grew tired of the Naval Reserves and came to VMI. The Navy s loss was our class ' s gain. From the beginning of his cadetship, he has been waging war with the E. E. Depart- ment, and despite a few temporary set-backs, he has managed to come out on top. His friendly disposition and his willing- ness to help a Brother Rat in need has placed in our hearrs ' a warm spot for him. ' Jack Marshmallow - ' v fefi : ; : ; ■ : : : : ■ : .; u u i I ' 1 Olaf Nick Don WILLIAM OLAF NELSON Richmond, Virginia Civil Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2, 1st Lieutenant Battalion S-l 1, Rat Basketball, Glee Club 4, 3, 2, 1, Business manager 1, Methodist Club 4, Richmond Club 4, 3, 2, 1, American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1. Olaf, one of the hardest working men in the section, could always be depended upon to do all of the work in the survey- ing crew. This is due to the iron-handed rule of one girl from a school in Williamsburg, who could be seen exercising her control over this cadet on hop week ends and Rock ' n Roll par- ties. Bill will be successful in the Marine Corps as well as in civilian life, because of his unfailing friendship and depend- ability. ANTHONY JOSEPH NICOLETTI Locust Valley, Long Island, New York History, Armor — Private 4, 3, 1, Sergeant 2, Manager Rat Swimming 2, Manager Varsity Swimming 1, 1956 Ring Fig- ure Favor Committee 2, Turn-On! Staff 4, 3, 2, Drunk Editor 1. It has been rumored that the Liquid Lunch will be closing its doors forever after Nick ' s graduation from these hallowed halls. When Nick arrived in Lexington beer sale at the old L.L. rose to an all time high, remaining there ever since. We know they will miss your vast capacity for that foaming suds, but we shall miss your winning smile, hearty laughter and true friendship even more. You have limited your close friends to a few, but those you have chosen will not easily forget you. DONALD HILDING NYMAN Saddle River, New Jersey Civil Engineering, Corps of Engineers — Private 4, 3, 2, 1, Varsity Basketball 4, 3, 2, Captain 1, Monogram Club 4, 3, 2, 1, American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1. Don, following in the footsteps of his older brother, came to VMI with two things in mind: one to graduate and the other to get married. Through his basketball ability he has earned the reputation on the hardwood as one of Chuck Noe ' s boys . Through his conscientious attitude he has made the most of his studies here at the Institute and is destined to suc- ceed in any phase of life he shall endeavor to undertake. FIRST CLASS x 1956 BOMB JAMES HALE OVERTON Newport News, Virginia English, Infantry — Private 4, 3, 2, I, Golf Team 4, 1, Armed Eorces Club 3, 2, 1, Glee Club 4, 3, 2, 1, Tidewater Club 4, 3, 2, 1, Monogram Minstrel 2. Rock has achieved fame at VMI not as a wheel, but as hell on Wheels . A distinguished block runner and ladies ' man in spite of LA. lab and the cross country rifle team hunts , Jim can always find time for a party and his new interest this year at Mary Washington has heightened his de- sire to be able to take his week ends. He plans to study Ge- ology at the University of Virginia next year. We wish him and Patty the best of luck always. JOSE RODRIGO PACHECO MUSSMANNI San Jose, Costa Rica Civil Engineering, Infantry — Private 4, 3, 2, 1, Co-Captain Soccer Team 3, 2, 1, Newman Club 4, 3, 2, American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1, Armed Forces Club 1, Amateur Radio Club 3, 2, O.G.A. 1. Chec , as he is known to many, came to the Institute with the largest class in its history. A native of Costa Rica, he was the instigator of VMI ' s first soccer team. As everyone knows. Chec is a man who has been able to grasp the American way of life very easily. He has always been on hand for any party, and is truly one of the staunchest members of the LL. With his winning way and easy-going manner we know that he will be a great success in his chosen field. Revolution, anyone? BENJAMIN FITZHUGH PARROTT, JR. Roanoke, Virginia Civil Engineering, Armor — Private 4, 3, 2, 1, Football 4, Wrestling 4, J. V. Rifle Team 3, Circulation Staff Bomb 3. American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1, Roanoke Club 4, 3, 2, 1, O.G.A. 1. Did you ever look on the East side of barracks on Saturday afternoon? If so you probably saw Ben jump out of a window into a yellow convertible ready to have a ball. By the way, Diane is usually waiting too. This lovable character has made quite a name for himself at VMI and is sure to anywhere he goes. Rock Ghee ; i ; i 1 ' ' Panama Don Ed ALLAN SHARKEY PATE Montgomery, Alabama Civil Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, 3, 2, 1, Deep South Club 2, 1, Armed Forces Club 1, Cadet Waiter 1, Floor Com- mittee 4, 3, 2, 1, American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1, O.GA. 1. Panama has been an easy-going individual during his four years at the Institute, yet when it was necessary he always buck- led down to work in time to get the job done well. It is his ability to rapidly go from a nonchalant attitude to one of ser- iousness that has won Sharkey his many friends. His pleasant nature will carry him far. DONALD EARL PEARCE Portsmouth, Virginia Physics, Artillery — Private 4, 3, 2, 1, Distinguished Student 2, Distinguished Military Student 2, 1; Rat Basketball; Intra- murals 4, 3, 2, 1; Company Intramural Manager; Company O.GA. Representative; Glee Club; Baptist Club; Tidewater Club; American Institute of Physics 3, 2, 1; Cadet Staff; Turn- out Staff; Guidon Bearer F Co.; Monogram Minstrel 1; O.GA. 1. The Golden Hawk has had his ups and downs here, and none of us will ever forget those crazy downs. There was the notorious course in body building for Fourth Classmen, an unfortunate experience which authorities viewed in a very dim light. His pen proved weaker than the sword on occasion, too. EDMUND PENDLETON, JR. Wytheville, Virginia Civil Engineering, Artillery — Private 4, Corporal 3, First Ser- geant 2, Company Commander 1; Rat Football; Southwest Virginia Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Canterbury Club 3, 2, President 1; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, President 1; Dis- tinguished Military Student 2, 1. Ed, voted most likely to succeed by his graduating class in high school, entered VMI and promptly began to live up to his title. In his four years as a cadet he has consistently stood near the head of his class among the CE ' s and has risen to top ranking man in his company. His amiable dis- position and almost stoic devotion to duty have won him the friendship and respect of all who know him. FIRST CLASS 1956 BOMB x GEORGE F.MMETT PENN, Alexandria, Virginia II ' History, Air Force — Private 4, 1, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, Program Committee Chairman 2, President 1; O.G.A. I. George came to VMI from the hot rod tracks of Alexandria, Virginia, with one object in mind — to show these people how a military school should be operated. He is known to his many friends as Tiny , Punch and Dinges to mention a few, but regardless of the name his big smile and hearty laugh can never be mistaken at any mild social gathering. His willingness to help anyone in trouble, plus his high ideals, will make George a standout in any profession he chooses. JOHN POWELL PITTMAN Capron, Virginia Civil Engineering, Corps of Engineers — Private 4, Corporal 3, Supply Sergeant 2, 2nd Lieutenant 1; Distinguished Mili- tary Student 2, 1; Armed Forces Club 3, 2, 1; Tidewater Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Chairman Recreation Room Committee 1; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1. Jack ' s warm Southern smile and pleasant personality made him a favorite of our class from the day he first entered Jackson Arch. Through hard work and determination he managed to rank among Jimmy Morgan ' s top civils. He will long be remembered by his Brother Rats for keeping the Civil War alive with his three Yankee roommates. JOHN DAVIS POINTER Long Island City, New York Physics, Armor — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Glee Club 4, 3. 2: Yankee Club 4, 3, 2, 1; American Institute of Physics 3, 2. 1; Cadet Feature Writer 1: O.G.A. 1. John came to VMI from Long Island City and along with him came his desire to be a physicist. He excels in his knowl- edge of motors and cars. A genius, John has designed an in- vention which promises to reap fabulous results and everv- thing else that accompanies success. Although he mav not need it, John is assured the best wishes for success, happiness, and recognition from all his friends. Dinges ' Tack ' Tohn i : ; : ; 1 .... : ::: :: ... JACK ANTHONY PRIZZI Norfolk, Virginia Chemistry, Artillery — Private 4, 1, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2, Distinguished Military Student 2, 1; Rat Football; Varsity Swimming 4, 3, 2, 1; Intramurals; Ring Committee 2; Ring Figure Committee 2; Monogram Club 2, 1; American Chemi- cal Society 3, 2, 1; Tidewater Club 4, 3, 2, Vice President 1; Monogram Minstrel 4, 3, 2, 1; Timmins Music Club 1; Glee Club 4; Newman Club; Cadet Waiter; Football Team Statisti- cian 3, 2, 1. The Maestro and his accordion came to VMI topped by the most infectious grin this side of Naples. As a diver on the swimming team and a topflight chemist he has made an admirable record here. His struggles with the military, who insisted that he could stand at attention with his knees to- gether, were numerous. RUSSELL T. QUINLAN Snyder, New York Fnglish, Infantry — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Officers of the Guard Association 1; Distinguished Student 3, 2, 1; Rat Wrestling 4; Literary Staff of the Cadet 1 ; Business Staff of the Bomb 1 ; Newman Club 4, 3, 2, 1; International Relations Club 2, 1; History Club 3, 2, 1, Secretary-Treasurer 1; English Club 1. To be able to obtain academic excellence is always an achievement in itself, but to combine this driving endeavor for knowledge with a truly striking personality that is able to fit any situation and realize the humor of human foibles is a remarkable trait. JOHN CHARLES RAMSEY Richmond, Virginia Physics, Air Force — Private 4, Corporal 3, Color Sergeant 2, Regimental Adjutant 1; Rat Football 4; Rat Basketball 4; Varsity Track 4, 3; Intramurals 4, 3, 2, 1; Pilots Club 4, 3, 2, 1, Civil Air Patrol 4, 3, 2, 1, Armed Forces Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Cadet Staff 1; Richmond Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Pittsburgh Club 4, 3, 2, 1, Physics Club 4, 3, 2, 1, American Institute of Physics 3, 2, 1. J.C. came to VMI to achieve two main purposes. The first one to become an officer in the Cadet Corps and the second to obtain a regular commission in the Air Force. From the first moment he entered VMI he became the true specimen of a soldier and, through hard work, achieved his goal. FIRST CLASS 1956 BOMB ROBERT JERE REAL Jackson, Mississippi English, Air Force — Private 4, Corporal 3, Supply Sergeant 2, Battalion S-3 1, Distinguished Student 4, 3, 2, 1, Distinguished Military Student 2, 1, Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Universities, Managing Editor, Editor-in-Chief Cadet. Art Staff Turn Out; Bomb Staff; Dean ' s Advisory Council 1; Fencing Team 4, Ring Committee 2, History Club 4, 3, 2, 1, Interna- tional Relations Club 4, 3, 2, 1, Timmins Music Club 4, 3, 2, 1, Armed Forces Club 4, 3, 2, 1, Deep South Club 4, 3, 2, 1, Regimental Band 4, 3, 2. For four years Jere has displayed the qualities of a true leader being both a brilliant student and an ardent military- figure. Distinguished in activities as well, his wide range of interests have led him to the editorship of the Cadet. His magnetism is not easily explained, yet one finds it difficult to reject his opinions. KENNETH DUANE REESE Ridge wood, New Jersey Biology, Medical Service Corps — Private 4, 3, 2, 1, Varsity Basketball Manager 3, 2, Head Manager 1, O.G.A. Representa- tive 1, Virginia Academy of Science 4, 3, 2, 1, Turn Out 3. 2. Yankee Club 4, 3, 2, 1, Ring Figure Invitations Committee 2, Armed Forces Club 4, 3, 2. Rocky is a devout Yankee that hails from the shores of Jersey and remains unconquered by the Southern Belles after four years of campaigns at the Sem. Maom. and Holiini Km is one of Doc ' s boys and cm usually be found bent over a hot test tube in the lab. He is best known to the Rats as an O.G.A. member who is most helpful in planning rluir free afternoons. JAMES DOUGLAS REYNOIDS Johnstown. Pennsylvania Biology, Air Force — Private 4, . ' . I. Assistant Manager Foot- ball Team J, 2, Head Manager I, Armed Fon.es Club I. J, 2. I. Virginia Academy ol Science I. 1. I. Southern Club i. 3, 2, I, O.G.A. I. Jim Reynolds better known a! Iggy, has divided most of bis time between the Biology building and the football field. Since Iggy matriculated from his home in Yankee I and ' he has succumbed to the indoctrination and now CIO be tailed .i ■.•..i. Southern Gentleman. One often wonders how the coaches would ever have managed without hard-working Iggy- WESLEY ELIOT RHODES, JR. Yorktown, Virginia Electrical Engineering, Artillery — Private 4, 2, 1, Corporal 3, Varsity Baseball 4, 3, 2, 1, Armed Forces Club 3, 2, Treasurer 2, Tidewater Club 4, 3, 2, 1, Intramural Football 4, 3, 2, 1, Blood Bowl 4, 3, American Institute of Electrical Engineers 3, 2, 1. If perseverence is the key to success, Dusty should certainly have a very successful future. Dusty is a many sided person who has proven his worth in his major, in athletics, and at every VMI party since his Rat year. We all know that at heart he is a member of the pipe and slippers set, so some lucky girl who doesn ' t mind guitar music is in for a very interesting life. JON AUSTIN ROACH Richmond, Virginia Civil Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, 3, 2, 1, Intramurals 4, 3, 2, 1, American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1, Rich- mond Club 4, 3, 2, 1, Armed Forces Club 3, 2, 1. This amiable whitesock cadet who is on the popular five-year plan might never attain merit with the sliderule, but you can bet your last weekend that he will score. Jon has com- bined subtle humor, a quiet, easy-going manner and an effec- tuous smile to create one of the most pleasing personalities in Barracks. He will not lose out in the final run because behind him he has a good-natured determination and the support of his numerous friends. WILLIAM LOUIS ROSSIE, JR. Alexandria, Virginia Civil Engineering, Armor — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2, 2nd Lieutenant 1, Varsity Baseball 4, 1, Intramurals 4, 3, 2, 1, Blood Bowl 4, 3, 2, 1, American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1. Lou has had a hard time choosing between the Sem and his rank, and for the time that he has been here he ' s seen a lot of each. He is now fighting a battle whether to choose the Military or civilian life. We are sure that Lou will have left all friends and no enemies when he departs from the graystone walls of Barracks. Wherever he may journey, he will have a life of success. FIRST CLASS 1956 BOMB JAMES NELSON RUNYAN, JR. Ell wood City, Pennsylvania Civil Engineering, Corps of Engineers — Private 4, 3, 2, 1, American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1, International Re- lations Club I, O.G.A. 1, Assistant Guidon Bearer 1. The Black Jess came to us with seven years of military school in the backwoods of Pennsylvania already under his belt. In spite of this background, or because of it, he has managed to be a private except for one memorable period of eleven days. His academic achievements have more than made up for any I?.ck in the military field though. He has proven himself to be quite the ladies ' man and he spent many weekends at the neighboring women ' s colleges. THOMAS HUNTON SAFFER Middleburg, Virginia English, Marine Corps — Private 4, 3, 2, 1, Sports Editor Bomb 1, Co-Sports Editor Cadet 1, Armed Forces Club, Rat Wrest- ling, Varsity Baseball, Intramurals, Blood Bowl, Cadet Waiter 1, The Society of Seven. Tom came to VMI already accustomed to the military life via SMA. From Middleburg he brought a wealth of parry know-how and for the past four years has generously spread this around almost every weekend. VMI ' s short Marine will always be remembered for his competitive spirit on the dia- mond as well as in the parlor and for his ability to write sports columns as well as his ability to get anything done from the sacked position. WILLIAM BERNARD SALSGIVER. JR. Falls Church, Virginia Civil Engineering, Armor — Private 4. 3, 2, 1, Rifle Team 1. Assistant Circulation Manager Cadet 2, Advertising Manager 1, Garden Editor Turn Out 1, American Society of Civil Engi- neers 3, 2, 1. Willie is another one of those northern Virginia boys who graced the VMI with his presence on that fateful day in 1952. Never known to become shaken over anything military, he has come through his four years at VMI with little trouble. Between his ability to make a dummy and his knack for get- ting furloughs, he has been able to spend many hours at Mary- Washington. Through his own will power and determination Willie has been one of the few men to go thiough VMI on his own. Black Jess Sniffer Willie : : . : ' ■ ■ : : Art Sonny Darrell ARTHUR JOHN SATTOLO Smithton, Pennsylvania Civil Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, 2, 1, Corporal 3, American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1, Armed Forces ' Club 3, 2, 1, O.GA. 1. Art has waged a personal battle at VMI against the more restricting regulations and the elements of higher mathematics for the past 4 years. With his friendly humor and easy man- ner, he is sure to add brightness to the life of everyone he meets, and to achieve success whether exploring the world at 60,000 feet or the ever more mysterious scope of the electron. CHARLES CARROLL SCHOEN III Atlanta, Georgia Electrical Engineering, Artillery — Private 4, Corporal 3, Ser- geant 2, 2nd Lieutenant 1, Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Universities 1, Distinguished Military Student 1, Rat Foot - ball, Honor Court 2, Vice-President 1, Hop Committee 3, 2, Treasurer 1, American Institute of Electrical Engineers 3, 2, Vice-Chairman 1, Deep South Club 3, 2, 1. Sonny followed a long line of Schoen ' s to the Institute and he leaves quite an imprint here. Active in both Military and academic pursuits, he has not let either of these interfere with an outstanding job as Vice-president of the Honor Court. He has earnestly tried to live up to the social aspect of his Hop Committee office and testimony from Lynchburg, Staunton and Roanoke will bear this out. ARTHUR DARRELL SCHULTZ Franklin, Virginia Civil Engineering, Artillery — Private 4, 3, 2, 1, J. V. Football 4, Golf Team 3, Armed Forces Club 3, 2, Methodist Club 4, 3, American Society of Civil Engineers 2, 1, American Chem- ical Society 3, Tidewater Club 4, 3, 2, 1, O.GA. 1. Darrell entered VMI on the assumption that he would make the Army his career. As we speak to Darrell about Army life he emphatically says, No Sir! He always has a pleasant smile for everybody, and has made many friends, including girls, around here. We all know that Darrell will succeed in life because of his warm hospitality and friendship that is forever present. FIRST CLASS •f 1956 BOMB WAI.I.IS josi-.ph schctj Jackson, Mississippi Civil Engineering, Air Force — Private 1, 3, 2, I, Intramurals 2, 1, Blood Bowl 1, Mississippi Club 4, Deep South Club 3, 2, 1, Canterbury Club 4, Little Gym Committee for Ring Figure 2, Armed Forces Club 1, Company Clerk 1, American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1, O.G.A. 1. From the Deep Mississippi Southland comes Wallie the Flead Deacon of the Missionary contingent from that area. It has been his only goal, throughout our 4 years at VM1 to con- vert everyone into having a good time. With a happy and cheerful word, a big smile, and fun loving nature, he has al- ways been successful. ALEXANDER SCHWAN, JR. Paulsboro, New Jersey Electrical Engineering, Armor — Private 4, Corporal 3, Supply Sergeant 2, Company Commander 1, Distinguished Military- Student 2, 1, Invitation Committee for Ring Figure 2, Gradua- tion 1, American Institute of Electrical Engineers 1, Armed Forces Club, 4, 3. A Yankee by birth, a loyal Southerner by choice, Big Time came to the Institute seeking a military career. One summer in Quantico convinced the Marines that Al couldn ' t distinguish colored smoke signals. Another summer in Ken- tucky ' s dust bowl coaching the bolo ' s and observing the Army- way of life was just too much. JOHN REYNOLDS SELINGER Washington, D. C. Biology, Infantry — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Varsity Swimming 4: Varsity Soccer 4, 3, 2, 1; Varsity Wrestling Manager 3. 2, 1: Stooptrotters 2, 1; General Committee 1; 1956 Ring Com- mittee Treasurer 2; Armed Forces Club 4, 3. 2: Virginia Academy of Science 4, 3, 2, 1; Sports Staff Cadet 1; Company Mess Steward 1; O. G. A. 1; The Society of Seven. The F. B. came to VMI four score minus seventy-six years ago, and during his stay at the Institute has left his mark ( or remarks might be more appropriate ) . John will always be remembered for his wit coupled with his good-natured sarcasm. But more than that, John will be remembered for his leadership and sound thinking that was so characteristic of his actions whether upon the field of sport, in social activities, or in rhe everyday life of the cadet. Wallie ' Smilin ' Al ' Havroll : ■ i : : : .... :: .. : ■ ■ ■ fe ' Scrap Iron John Dick NICK JOHN SERVIDIO Lyndhurst, New Jersey Civil Engineering. Armor — Private 4, 2, 1, Corporal 3; Rat Football 4; Varsity Football 3, 2, 1; Rat Wrestling, Varsity Wrestling 3, 1, Captain 2; Monogram Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Ameri- can Society of Civil Engineers, Varsity Track 4, 3. Nick, or Scrap Iron as some know him, is one of the old standbys of ' 55. He was one of the mainstays on the gridiron and the wrestling mat. He leaves behind him a bunch of coaches looking for a new battering ram. He is a man who will make a place for himself wherever he goes. Nick will be remembered to us in many ways such as sports, assistant coach, gim rider, and a dozen other things, but never as well as he will be remembered as a true friend. JOHN ALEXANDER SHIBUT Ilion, New York History, Infantry — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Distinguished Student 4; Tennis 4; Cadet Staff; International Relations Club; History Club; O. G. A. 1 John returned following an Institute exile of a year and a half to rapidly regain his high academic stand in the class. Through his adherence to his dreams of the Blue Division in Russia , the Siege of Barcelona , and the French Foreign Legion and his arguments for the reestablishment of the U. S. Cavalry, he has revealed his true reasons for his devotion to VMI and the military tradition. In spite of this fancy, it can be said that when Richmond was retaken, it was done by a VMI man. RICHARD MACLIN SMITH, JR. Kenbridge, Virginia Civil Engineering, Armor — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Baseball 3, 2, 1; Golf 4; Basketball Manager 1; Company Intramural Manager 1; American Society of Civil Engineers 4, 3, 2, 1; Southside Virginia Club 4, 3, 2, 1. Dick entered VMI with a smile and there is no doubt that he will leave with a smile. Although plagued with his share of specials, he can still be found participating in every phase of barracks and social life and sporting field. Dick ' s pleasing personality and competitive spirit are sure to win him success. FIRST CLASS 1956 BOMB JOHN REGINALD SNAPP Collinsville, Virginia English, Infantry — Private 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Rat Wrestling; J. V. Basketball Manager 3; Glee Club 4, 3, 2, Vice President 1; Intramurals 3, 2, I; Methodist Club 4; O. G. A. I. Pork Chop came to VMI as the contribution of Martins- ville, Virginia. As Vice President of the Glee Club, he has worked constantly obtaining noticeable triumphs for the club, clearly indicating what we may predict about his future. He always accompanied us on our class parties adding much to the atmosphere of revelry. We will always remember the services of this sincere friend and his desire to co-operate. HAROLD BERLIN SNYDER, JR. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Civil Engineering, Infantry — Private 3, Sergeant 2, 2nd Lieu- tenant 1; Varsity Football 3, 2, 1; Varsity Basketball 3, 2, 1; Varsity Baseball 3, 2, 1; Monogram Club 3, 2, 1, Vice President 1; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1; Distinguished Military Student 2, 1. In his three years at VMI Buzz Snyder has become quite well known as a top-notch student and athlete. He proved his athletic qualities by winning monograms in football, basket- ball and baseball, and attaining All-State recognition as a baseball outfielder. A distinguished military student and stand- ing well in the upper third of the class of graduating engineers. Buzz proved that he was a threat in the classroom as well as on the playing field. WILLIAM LOUIS SNYDER, JR. Salem, Virginia History, Marine Corps — Private 4. 3. 2, 1; Lacrosse 4: Blood Bowl 1; Glee Club 4; Roanoke Club 4; Armed Forces Club 2, 1; Historv Club 1; Turn-Out Staff 1: Cadet Waiter 1; O G. A. 1. ' Bill was a true L. A. for the four years he was here. Those afternoon lab classes were almost the death of him. Somehow, with all the work that Liberal Arts students do. he found the time to relieve his tension bv attending one or rwo parties around the area. Bill will always be considered a friend of man and of man ' s best friend, the dog. He will be a success in the Marine Corps and any endeavor he undertakes. ' Pork Chop ' Buzzv ' Duke ; : ' ; ■ : ■ :: ■ Grendel JOSEPH MacKAY SPEARS III Washington, D. C. English, Infantry — Private 4, 2, 1, Corporal 3; Rat Wrestling 4; Varsity Wrestling 2, 1; Turn-Out Staff 1; Bomb Staff 1, Feature Editor. Mac came to us from Washington, D. C. where he had aheady established himself in the world of society. After wag- ing war (time out during his third class year) against the Institute for four years, he will now be getting his freedom along with his Brother-rats. We will always remember Mac for his frequent excursions to Holly Colly, his many camping trips, and his desire to get happy, go lucky, go Airborne. JOHN FREDERICK STANLEY North Tarrytown, New York Civil Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, 2, 1, Corporal 3; Varsity Swimming Team 4, 3, 2, 1; Intramurals 4, 3, 2, 1; T urn-Out Staff 3, 2; American Society of Civil Engineers 4, 3, 2, 1; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, 2, 1; O. G. A. 1. Jack, the boy with the big smile, has made a friend of everyone he knows in barracks. With determination and a wonderful personality, excellence was his criterion. Jack will long live in the minds of those whom he befriended. He can always be found helping people, be it with studies or beer, and the party ' s good fortune was his arrival. With the mention of him will always go the remembrance of a true friend and L ' entleman. FREDERICK NELSON STEVENSON, JR. Sarasota, Florida Physics, Infantry — Private 4, Corporal 3, First Sergeant 2, Regimental Commander 1, Honor Roll 3, Distinguished Mili- tary Student 2, 1; Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Universities 1; Rifle Team 4, 3; Glee Club 4; Physics Club 3, 2, 1; Armed Forces Club 3, 2, 1; Superintendent ' s Advisory Committee 1; American Institute of Physics 3, 2, 1. This Floridian has handled a difficult job with remarkable success. He has shouldered the responsibility of the Corps and given special attention to the individual whims of its members and still found time to get over to Lynchburg. His voice will be remembered by many who have heard the commands from across the parade ground or the shouts of encouragement at a football game. FIRST CLASS 1956 BOMB RUSSELL GEORGE STEWART, JR. Lake Charles, Louisiana Electrical Engineering, Signal Corps — Private 4, 2, 1, Corporal 3; Football 4; Intramurals 4, 3, 2, 1; Blood Bowl 3, 2, 1; Deep South Club 2, 1; Cadet Waiter 1; Little Gym Committee 2; Distinguished Military Student 1; O. G. A. 1; American Insti- tute of Electrical Engineers 3, 2, 1. We have now been with Russ for foui years and have learned to know him well. He is a favorite member of one of the boys and is always ready to join or help us in time of fun or need. A standout at any party and always ready to go to one, he will not be soon forgotten by the party crowd or Steve. From here we can see nothing but the best for you Russ. Luck always in all that you do. WILLIAM MILES STOKES III Lynchburg, Virginia English, Armor — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2, 1st Lieu- tenant 1; Distinguished Military Student 1; Rat Basketball; Varsity Tennis 4, 3, 2, Co-Captain 1; Glee Club 4; Librarian 3, Secretary 2, President 1; Armed Forces Club 3 2 1- Cadet Staff 3. In the course of his cadetship, Willie has established him- self as being noteworthy in many fields. He has been a key figure in the Glee Club, outstanding on the tennis team, and successful in his military endeavors. His engaging personality and sharp wit have helped us over many a bad moment, and will not fail him in any undertaking. JOHN HAROLD STONE, JR. Bassett, Virginia Biology, Artillery — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Cross Country 4; Virginia Academy of Science 3, 2, 1; Methodist Club 4, 3, 2, 1: Armed Forces Club 1. The ole Rock finally came through! After transferring to fifty imaginary colleges, he made it. but not without killing the monotony with the phone calls and trips to the Seminarv every now and then. Monotony or not, he always came smiling through, even after a physics exam. But there ' s no getting around it, he ' s the Rock and the friendships he made while at the Institute were made to last. Willie Rockv ' •• : ; ; i ::: - ■ ... ■ Walt Pete Charlie WALTER FEATHERSTUN TATUM, JR. Anchorage, Kentucky Civil Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, 3, 1, Sergeant 2; Wrestling 4; E. Co. Intramural Manager 1; Canterbury Club 3, 2, 1; Religious Council 2, 1; Pilots Club 2, 1; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1, O. G. A. 1. Walt jumped from the frying pan into the fire by moving from the Kentucky Military Institute to VMI. He seems to have borne the rigors of four years of barracks life very well though, by maintaining his pleasant smile and friendly air. His period of glory with the stripes was short-lived as at make- overs he returned to the ranks as a private. The Kentuckian was bothered by slight academic difficulties for a spell but has bounced back. PETER KAYE TAYLOR Wynnewood, Pennsylvania Civil Engineering, Infantry — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2; Rat Wrestling, Varsity Wrestling 3, 2, 1; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, Secretary 2, Chairman 1; International Re- lations Club 3, 2, Vice President 1; Cadet Staff 2, 1; Dis- tinguished Student 3, 2, 1; Distinguished Military Student 1. Pete, who spends the majority of his time wading through books, has his academics as his main occupation. He spends a large part of his afternoons down on the mats pounding the boys around. Those who know him are aware of his acute sense of humor, love of parties, and raising cane and melodious whistling at any hour of the day or night. CHARLES ROLAND THOMAS Strasburg, Virginia Chemistry, Air Force — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2, Com- pany Commander 1; Distinguished Student 3, 2; J. V. Football 4; Rat Wrestling, Varsity Wrestling 3; American Chemical Society 3, 2, 1; Armed Forces Club 1; Distinguished Military Student; Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Universities 1. Charlie, my boy, famous in song, famous in deeds, infamous for his shenanigans at Virginia Beach. But whatever he did here at the Institute or away, he did it with perfection. He probably has cost the Institute more money for late lights in the study rooms than any man in barracks, but it certainly is apparent that the money wasn ' t wasted. An asset to VMI, a future asset to the Wild Blue Yonder. FIRST CLASS 1956 BOMB EDWARD GUERRANT THOMPSON Abingdon, Virginia Biology, Artillery — Private 4, 2, 1, Corporal 3; Football 4; Wrestling 4; Honor Court 1 ; Southwest Virginia Club 4, 3, 2, President 1 ; Virginia Academy of Science 3, 2, 1 ; Circulation Manager Bomb 1; President 1956 Ring Figure Committee; O. G. A. 1; The Society of Seven. It ' s been four short years since Edard saddled up and rode down from the hills of Southwest Virginia and into the hearts of his Brother Rats. Eddie has left a fine record along this rough trail; he ' s saved quite a few souls in the process, also. Eddie ' s future is cut out for him; he will in another short course of four years become a fine doctor. JIMMIE VICTOR THURMOND San Antonio, Texas Civil Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2, 2nd Lieutenant 1; Football 4; Wrestling 3, 2, 1; Texas Club 4, 3, 2, President 1; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1; Committee Chairman, Little Gym Committee 1956 Ring Figure; B Co. O. G. A. Representative. As a true son of Texas, Jimmies easy going ways and wonderful personality have earned him many friends around the Institute and State. A hard working Civil during the week and an even harder working socialite on the week ends, he was a welcome addition to any part} ' . He will also be re- membered as a member of the Board of Visitors of Caroll ' s Tea Room. JOHN ALBERT TIPTON IV Keysville, Virginia History, Air Force — Private 4, Corporal 3, Supply Sergeant 2. 2nd Lieutenant 1; President O. G. A. 1; Chairman Red Cross Blood Drive 1; Representative of the Post Exchange Council 2, 1; General Committee 1; Superintendent ' s Advisory Council; History Club Little Gym Committee; 1956 Ring Figure; Admission ' s Board 1; Varsity Tennis 4. 3. 2. 1; Intramurals. Intramural Diving Champion. From Southside Virginia came John Albert, the grand dragon of the first class privates. His liberal arts curriculum has given him a keen appreciation for the finer things, especially the feminine form. Feared by the Rat Class as president of the O. G. A., John has proven his ability as a leader always loyal to his class. ' Edard ' ' Tex Tohnnv : I i V : :: ■ : ; ... ' Bill Sowbelly Fuzzy CHARLES PRESTON TOLLEY Natural Bridge, Virginia Civil Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, 2, 1, Corporal 3; Track 2, 1; Manager Cross Country 2, 1; Glee Club 4, 3, 2, 1; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1; Monogram Club 1. It didn ' t take Bill long to forget the ways of Natural Bridge High School and adapt himself to the life at VMI. At the end of our gruelling rat year, he became an eager corporal, only to find that his interests were wandering far from military aspects to those of wine, women and song. His personality and hard work have made him one of the outstanding men in our class. JOHN THOMAS UNDERCOFFER Loveland, Ohio History, Armor — Private 4, 2, 1, Corporal 3; Rat Football; Armed Forces Club 2, 1; History Club 1; Riding Club 2, 1. Out of the northern valley of Southern Ohio to this land of Johnny Rebs hails Yankee Tom Undercoffer. For four years Tom has occupied himself obtaining a background of knowledge in history which will give him the option of continuing his studies in law school or making a military career. His keen interest in the many fields of activity here at VMI give evidence of an open, alert mind which promises success in either field. WILLIAM LEE VAN FOSSEN Cincinnati, Ohio English, Armor — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2, 2nd Lieu- tenant 1; Rat Football; Varsity Swimming 4, 3, 2, 1; Glee Club 4; Cartoon Editor Turn-Ont 1 . From the chilly waters of Ohio to the warm southern waters of Virginia came this Phantom of the Deep who found a position as one of Virginia ' s leading Mermen. Setting and resetting records in his attainment of several State and South- ern Conference swimming titles, Fuzzy has been a leading point getter and mainstay of the team for the last four years. In the off-season he has obtained dubious notoriety as an embryonic Harry James and the proprietor of the only rolling, four- wheeled fraternity house at VMI. The future will see Fuzzy, the cosmopolite, cruising in his sports car along uncharted highways. FIRST CLASS 1956 BOMB DALE RAY VAUGHN Wichita, Kansas Civil Engineering, Infantry — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Varsity Foot- ball 4, 3, 2, 1; Varsity Indoor and Outdoor Track - . 2. Co- Captain 1; Wrestling 1; Southern Conference Heavyweight Champion 1; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1; O. G. A. 1. Dale arrived at the Institute one fine September day and was immediately put into service on the football team. After one year on the meat squad he proved to be one of the State ' s outstanding backfield men for the remainder of his college career. Not satisfied with being a star in just one sport he- brought credit to VMI as one of the country ' s best broad- jumpers. In his senior year he branched out into wrestling and with his fighting spirit he became a champion again. JAMES VITAGLIANO Paterson, New Jersey Civil Engineering, Corps of Engineers — Private 4, 2, 1, Corporal 3; Distinguished Military Student 1; Rat Wrestling, Varsity Wrestling 3, 2, 1; Varsity Baseball 4, 3; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1; Newman Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Religious Council 1. Jim came to VMI as a confirmed Yankee and leaves without being converted. There have been very few nights during our four years that Jim could not be found in a late study room after taps. It is this extreme conscientiousness that is going to take him far. He is not one to look for the easy way out, instead he takes the most beneficial route, no matter how difficult it might be. LEONARD ARCHER WAGNER Portsmouth, Virginia Civil Engineering, Veteran — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Rat Football: Track; Tidewater Club; Northside Club; American Society of Civil Engineers; O. G A. Honus journeyed to ' ol VMI from the Tidewater section many moons ago. His motto has been if Honus can make it anybody can . Although he isn ' t a brother rat of ' 56 we have come to think of him as one due to his easy ways and a friendship winning personality. He has proven to be one of Buzz ' s better ditch diggers and we know that he will be a success no matter what his endeavor. Dale Jim Honus ; : : ; i 9, ' Willie Tony Weinee JOHN WILLIAM WAINWRIGHT, JR. Poquoson, Virginia Civil Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Rat Football, Varsity Football 3; Rat Wrestling; Varsity Baseball 4; Ameri- can Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1; Armed Forces Club 2, 1; Tidewater Club 4, 3, 2, 1. Willie is one of the time honored old men of ' 55 who will always be remembered for his terrific personality and sense of fair play in anything he undertook. Willie always has a good word for any and everybody, even the Colonel . He has a great interest in flying, but is about to be grounded by a flaming fire known as the Boots . Willie will make a place for himself wherever he goes. MOWTON LeCOMPTE WARING, JR. Ardsley-on-Hudson, New York English, Armor — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Distinguished Military Student 1; Rat Football; Varsity Swimming 4, 3, 2, 1; Glee Club 4, 3, 2; Publicity Manager 1; Monogram Club 3, 2, 1; Armed Forces Club 3, 2, 1; Cadet Staff 3. The Class of ' 56 would not be complete without Tony. He is very fortunate in having that rare combination which allows him to excel both in his academics and athletics. Thirty years from now our fondest recollections of Tony will not be his academic prowess or even his athletic ability, but rather his congeniality and amiability. There is no obstacle that will be able to stand in the way of Tony ' s success. His perseverance, integrity and ability will carry him over the breach to success. JAMES LEWIS WEINTROB Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Biology, Armor — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Cadet Staff 4; T urn-Out Staff 3, Circulation Manager 2, Business Manager 1; Virginia Academy of Science 3, 2, 1; Religious Council 3, 2, Secretary 1; President Religious Club 1; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, 2; Yankee Club 3, 2, 1; O. G. A. 1. Lawyer Weinee is perhaps one of the higher standing members of the Barracks Bar and Business Association. Of the vast number of permits that he has submitted, few have been disapproved; and the way that he has helped his friends with the wording of specials will not soon be forgotten. This man has worked hard to obtain his diploma and will continue to do so until success is his reward. His ability to grasp legal and business points will be a great aid in achieving his goal. FIRST CLASS v 1956 BOMB GEORGE MACAD1E WEIR Wheaton, Maryland English, Infantry — Private 4, 2, 1, Corporal 3; Hop Committee 3, 2, 1 Vice President I; Tnrn-Oui 4, 3, 2, I, Editor-in-Chief 1 ; Bomb Staff 2, 1 , Art Editor 1 ; Ring Committee 2, Chairman, Ring Favor Committee 2, Designer of the Class Emblem. The Cadet Staff 1; C Company Mess Steward 1; O. G. A. I. A many faceted personality, George has stormed through here with a singular careless grace. One who is an implicit believer in the lighter approach to the Academics, Fan-Fan has never let them snow him. Very few social gatherings re- main unenhanced by his presence (regardless of captivity y. Suzuki has also made signal contributions to the publications, although his faith in Santa was shattered irreparably. WILLIAM MARTEN WESTERMAN Darien, Connecticut Civil Engineering, Armor — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2, 1st Lieutenant, Battalion S-l 1; Cadet Staff 2; Advisor Inter- national Relations Club 2, President 1; American Society of Civil Engineers 1. A born Dutchman who has taken quite a bit of ribbing for this, knows the sorrow of war, for he lived in Holland dur- ing the last one. He is stern and of loyal character with a heart as big as a watermelon. The tough C. E. course did not prove too tough for him because of his diligent work and his strong character in never giving up. With the aid of a very nice blonde and the ability to stick with a project he cannot help but be a success throughout the rest of his life. HARRY LAKE WESTFALL. JR. Portsmouth, Virginia Biology, Armor — Private 4, 2, 1, Corporal 3; Varsity Football 4, 3, 2, 1; Rat Wrestling; Track 4; O. G. A. 1; Blood Bowl Coach 1; Tidewater Club 4, 3, 2, 1: Virginia Academy of Science 3, 2, 1. This big, easy-going, likable gentleman from the Tidewater area has shown his capabilities in many ways. As his activ ities indicate his interests were not only in studies and football, and of course some of his most active sports are not listed above, as they cannot be called organized sports. With med school looming in the future, and with a certain little gal from Alabama regulating his activities, we feel sure that Lake will make his mark on society. Fan-Fan ' Dutch ' Lake ! ; : ; ; t .... : : ■ 1 ■ Windy ' Frank Willie WYNDHAM ROBERTSON WHITE III Hartsdale, New York English. Air Force — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Football 4; Basketball 4; Baseball 4; Golf 3, Manager 1; Banquet Committee 1956 Ring Figure 2; Deep South Club 1; Co-Editor Outrage, 1956 Bomb 1; Recreation Committee 1; O. G. A. 1. At his best in a group of his brother rats, Windy is a complete extrovert. Although Windy is always ready for a good party, he studies with determination during the week and has even violated the Liberal Arts code by studying during afternoons when he could have been sacked. We know success cannot help but come to Windy with his determination and out-going personality. FRANK SAMUEL WIGGINS Staunton, Virginia Civil Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, Corporal 3, First Sergeant 2, Battalion Commander 1; Distinguished Military Student 1; Football 4; Honor Court 3, 2, Vice Ptesident 1; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, Vice President 2, 1; Ring Figure Committee 2; Armed Forces Club 1. Frank entered VMI in ' 52 and went to the top both military and academically. A confirmed bachelor, Frank is leadily snowed by any passing fancy. At present, however, he is torn between a Civil Engineeting career and a career as one of Uncle Sam ' s jet jockeys. We are sure that he will succeed regardless of his choice. GAYLORD STONE WILLIAMS Wytheville, Virginia Biology, Air Force — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2, 1st Lieutenant 1; Rat Football; Armed Forces Club 2, 1; Cadet Waiter 2, 1; Southwest Virginia Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Bomb Staff 3, 2, Co-Editor Class Section 1; Virginia Academy of Science 3, 2, 1; Phillip H. Killey Award 2; Ring Figure Committee 2. Gaylord came to VMI and made an impressive record. Lie has been one of Doc ' s highest ranking students each year. Gaylord has earned almost every cent of his money to come to VMI, and has still been able to have such an outstanding tecord. As a Stoop Lawyer Willie has no peer. His aid to Brothet Rats has been invaluable in this respect. This cool and confi- dent young man is going to make quite a name for himself. FIRST CLASS 1956 BOMB FRANK CARROLL WILSON Fort Monroe, Virginia Biology, Armor — Private 4, Corporal 3, Supply Sergeant 2, Captain, Regimental S-3 1; John Randolph Tucker Carmichal Award 3; Distinguished Student 2; Distinguished Military Student 2, 1; Varsity Indoor and Outdoor Track 4, 3, 2, I; Monogram Club, Virginia Academy of Science, International Relations Club; Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Uni- versities 1. Fritz came to VMI as a continental wanderer with a restless spirit — a typical Army Brat. Determination has been the force that has led him to be distinguished in both the Military and Academic fields. Fritz ' s reputation for physical prowess has come from his work as a sprinter on the track. Four years as one of Doc ' s boys, has given the medical profession an outstanding aspirant. We feel certain that in a few short years Fritz will be answering the call for Medic . WILLIAM MARSHALL WILSON Norfolk, Virginia Electrical Engineering, Artillery — Private 4, 2, 1, Corporal 3: Rat Football; Ring Committee 2: Student Chairman of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers; Turn-Out Art Staff. The man never failed to lash out the correct response upon interrogation, and so he became known far and wide as Whip . He was sympathetic, always quick to smile, and was the first to be sought out when understanding was vague. Whip thinks with the unerring accuracy of a digital com- puter, yet he retained a modest and humble attitude which has brought him respect from all his Brother Rats! JAMES RUSSELL WILTSHIRE Middleburg, Virginia English, Artillery — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Cadet Staff 4. 3. 2. Exchange Manager 1; Armed Forces Club 4. 3. 2. 1; Inter- national Relations Club 1; English Club 1; O. G. A. 1. Russ, a member in good standing of the P. X. club for the past four years, can usually be found reading the various ( unpaid for ) mags that grace its racks. He will be remembered for his chivalric savior faire and love for the Old South coupled with his tireless pursuits of the Spillane classics and any and all women. After June 12th. he will be found at his home in Middleburg. sipping a brew, and following his motto, Whatever you are, be a good one . Fritz ' Whip ' Russ ' i ; ; ; ; ; : ■ i : Tot Slack Woody PRICE GRAY WINGATE Dahlgren, Virginia Electrical Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, Corporal 3, Regi- mental Supply Sergeant 2, Captain, Regimental S-4 1; Cadet Headwaiter 1; American Institute of Electrical Engineers, Board Member 1. A southerner through every bone of his body, Tot came to the VMI knowing as much about military life as he did about what he was going to do after graduation. His years under the Electrical Engineering Department convinced him that EE was not for him and that sale engineering held his future. Known for his ready smile and friendliness, we are sure that Tot will be a great success in his chosen field. JOHN TEMPLE WITT Richmond, Virginia English, Infantry — Private 4, 2, 1, Corporal 3; Distinguished Military Student 2, 1; Rat Swimming; Varsity Baseball 4, 3, 2, 1; Honor Court 1; Hop Committee 2; Business Manager 1. It is a rare thing when the qualities of a scholar, athlete, and philosopher are combined in one person. Slack has this combination, in addition to being a staunch friend possessing a creative mind, unlimited determination and the will to stand ud for that in which he believes. His cadetship has set an example for all of us, and in his future undertaking, whether it be in industry or writing, these same attributes will carry him far. WILLIAM EDWARD WOODWARD Radford, Virginia Biology, Artillery — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Company Clerk 1; Rat Wrestling; Armed Forces Club 4, 3; Methodist Club 4, Secre- tary 3; American Chemical Society 3; Virginia Academy of Science 2, I; Timmins Music Society 1; Religious Council 3; New Cadet Cadte 1; Invitations Committee 2, 1; BOMB Staff 2, Business Manager 1; O. G. A. 1. Woody, who answers to other names including The Hump is the number one man in the VMI Bridge Club. Be- sides being a magician with the cards, he has done a very noteworthy job as the money man of this edition of the Bomb. Woody ' s boisterous, jolly laughter, smiling face and his willingness to help are his trademarks and will go with him to MCV where he plans to become a baby doctor. FIRST CLASS 1956 BOMB ' Stan JOSEPH STANLEY ZITZ Stafford, Virginia History, Artillery — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2, 1st Lieutenant 1; President Virginia Intercollegiate Press Associ- ation 1; History Club 3, 2, President 1; Cadet Staff 3; Co-Sports Editor 2, 1; Managing Editor 7 ' urn-Out 1; Timmins Music Society 2, 1; Armed Forces Club 3, 2; Cadet Waiter 2, 1. The past few years have represented a long, hard road for Stan whose fondest dreams were always of going to Velma upon graduation. No more week ends, no more furloughs; from then on it will be a lifetime. Although a sack hound of the first order, Stan found time to be very active in extra- curricular activities, especially the field of journalism, his future profession. : ::■: : : : BROTHER RATS IN 1957 Paul Leslie Bark Williamsburg, Virginia John Scott Boland, Jr. Winter Haven, Florida Archie Chisholm Burnham, Jr. Decatur, Georgia Frank Joseph Cohen Jacksonville, North Carolina Louis Joseph Fisher Alexandria, Virginia Wellford Estes Hardee Vero Beach, Florida George Dunn Kastner Alexandria, Virginia John Joseph Kirchmier, Jr. Portsmouth, Virginia Francis Chi-Chi Lo Hong Kong, B. C. C. John Lee Machen Mobjack, Virginia Clement Russell Mathews Cecil, Pennsylvania Robert Howard Morecock Amelia, Virginia Francis Joseph Palme, Jr. Falls Church, Virginia Charles Walker Putney, Jr. Staunton, Virginia Earle Wallace Timmons Norfolk, Virginia Robert Lyle Webster, Jr. Falls Church, Virginia Albert H. Wilson III Alemeda, California «V K« £ . .-■■.-.-; I $ 1 , «3r!! VIRGINIA MOURNING HER DEAD SECOND CLASS OFFICERS John J. Turley, Jr. Russell L. Davis, Jr. Walter J. O ' Donohle. Jr. Vice President President Historian SECOND CLASS Robert Dennis Alexander Baltimore. Maryland Thomas Lamkin Atkeson Arlington, Virginia Lynn Duke Avis Roanoke, Virginia Blackstone Drummond Ayres, Jr. Accomac, Virginia William Wilmer Baber, Jr. Howardsvijle, Virginia Walter Thomas Bain Norfolk, Virginia Samuel Donald Barker Roanoke, Virginia Alan Squier Baumgartner Oakland, New Jersey William Lewis Benson, Jr. Washington, D. C. John Randolph Bolling, Jr. New Orleans, Louisiana James Mann Brisco Marion, Virginia Richard Clements Brown, Jr. Palmer, Virginia James Gilmore Bryant Bryant, Virginia Robert Whitney Burns, Jr. Eglin AFB, Florida Jose Sideco Chioco Manilla, Phillipine Islands Wiley Mitchell Clapp, Jr. Pomona, California Richard Edwin Collier Richmond, Virginia Donald Herman Coombs Albany, New York David Carter Davenport Washington, D. C Russell Lewis Davis, Jr. Rocky Mount, Virginia Anthony Nicholas DiCesare Rochester, New York William White Dick III Washington, D. C. Waverly Joyner Dickens III Virginia Beach, Virginia Kenneth Kiefer Dickinson Alexandria, Virginia Lewis Hurt DlUGUiD Baltimore, Maryland Edward Otto Donnir Somerset, Pennsylvania Mark Hanahan Doty, Jr. Winnsboro, South Carolina Anderson Wade Douthat III Roanoke, Virginia Clifton Cox Dowdy Norfolk, Virginia David Thomas Dunn, Jr. Norfolk, Virginia Bruce Dillard Dunseth Dayton, Ohio Benjamin Fitzpatrick Elmore III Mobile, Alabama Thornton Hurt Elmore, Jr. McKenney, Virginia John Walter Emmerich. Jr. Louisville, Kentucky Nestor Johnson Fabella Arlington, Virginia John Robert Fiske Pompano Beach, Florida Edgar Cromwell Fletcher San Mateo, California Carter Venable Fox Roanoke, Virginia Drewry Redwood Fox II Wynnewood, Pennsylvania Robert Kile Fravel Plain City, Ohio William Smiley Galvin Snyder, New York John Everett Gardner, Jr. Salem, Virginia William Arthur Gay, Jr. Durham, North Carolina William Franklin Gilmore Birmingham, Alabama William Eldridge Haas Dayton, Ohio Robert Kilian Hall San Francisco, California Leroy Dow Hammond Sandston, Virginia Ira Lionel Hancock III Creeds, Virginia 1956 BOMB SECOND CLASS Jerome Lester Harden Grosse Pointe, Michigan Milton Irby Hargrave, Jr. Dinwiddie, Virginia Thomas Edward Hays, Jr. Hope, Arkansas Clifford Sheldon Heathcote, Jr. Union, New Jersey Jasper Franklin Holmes Memphis, Tennessee Richard Yuan-Shia Hsiung Taichung, Formosa Robert Kirkland Hubbard, Jr. Roanoke, Virginia Harry Carr Hunneycutt, Jr. Norton, Virginia William Harwood Huffcut II Menlo Park, California Richard Verner Hunt San Mateo, California Donald Kinzie Jamison Roanoke, Virginia James Neville Jean Churchland, Virginia Charles Joseph Jeckell Falls Church, Virginia Charles Edward Jenkins Norfolk, Virginia Nicholas Kallelis Lynn, Massachusetts Ronald Julian Kaye Brooklynn, New York Michael Francis Kivlighan Staunton, Virginia Franklin Julius Kline Santa Monica, California John David Kling Buena Vista, Virginia John Edward Kuchnia Hempstead, New York James Clifford Kyle, Jr. Galax, Virginia John Paul Landis Cumberland, Maryland Howard Coleman Lawrence Buchanan, Virginia Monroe I. Levine Brooklyn, New York Charles William Locke, Jr. Bristol, Virginia John Baker Roach Long, Jr. Front Royal, Virginia Park Vincent Mackall East Liverpool, Ohio Raymond George MacKay, Jr. Slingerlands, New York Timothy Ivan Maier Rochester, New York Edward Benedict Martin Upper Montclair, New Jersey John Albert Maticic Vienna, Virginia Lynn David Meyer Port Atthur, Texas Arthur Alfred McCrary, Jr. Great Neck, Long Island, New York James Creighton McCrary Great Neck, Long Island, New York Wallace Tyree McKeel, Jr. Richmond, Virginia Clifford Franklin McKibben Hamilton, Virginia Charles Cameron McLennan San Mateo, California Philip Oglevee Miller, Jr. Richmond, Virginia Joseph Gary Mixson Buna, Texas Joel Francis Moody, Jr. Raleigh, North Carolina Richard Hill Moore Alexandria, Virginia William Roberts Moore, Jr. Norfolk, Virginia Paul Dennis Muldowney Richmond, Virginia John Glendore Musser Salem, Virginia Richard Gerald Newman Laurelron, Long Island, New York Stuart Edwin Nichols, Jr. Richmond, Virginia George Huntas Niedermayer Richmond, Virginia William Leonard Nuenke Flossmoor, Illinois 1956 BOMB w n SECOND CLASS Walter John O ' Donohue, Jr. Richmond, Virginia John Anthony Paganelli Albion, New York Clinton Eldridge Parker Suffolk, Virginia Nathaniel Willis Pendleton, Jr. Wytheville, Virginia Randolph Tucker Pendleton, Jr. Bradenton, Florida Sidney Rawson Perry III Sarasota, Florida Philip Boardman Peters Towson, Maryland James Albert Piggott Herndon, Virginia John Benton Pipkin II Reidsville, North Carolina Thomas Edward Powell III Elon College, North Carolina Dudley Randolph Price Stanley, Virginia John Henry Quillen, Jr. Abingdon, Virginia Marvin Reinstein Brooklyn, New York Floyd Lacy Riddle, Jr. Haddonfield, New Jersey Thomas Woodrow Robinson Springfield, Virginia Buddy Benjamin Rogers South Boston, Virginia James Wilson Rust, Jr. Colonial Heights, Virginia John Randolph St. George, Jr. Portsmouth, Virginia Robert Thomas Saunders, Jr. Charlottesville, Virginia Carl Theodore Schladitz Wyomissing, Pennsylvania Fritz Joseph Scholz III Roanoke, Virginia Charles Joseph Schwendinger Dubuque, Iowa Oscar Van Pelt Sessoms III Richmond, Virginia Francis Warren Sheild Hampton, Virginia Eugene Chambers Smith Hull, Massachusetts James Evan Snead Colonial Heights, Virginia Joseph Marvin Spivev III Raleigh, North Carolina Garland Williams Sullivan Hattiesburg, Mississippi Robert Richard Susnar Milwaukee, Wisconsin George Woodson Sydnor, Jr. Richmond, Virginia Douglas William Talbot Beacon, New York Gregory Craig Taylor Clarksville, Virginia Clayton Malcolm Thoas III Alexandria, Virginia John Hill Trant III Portsmouth, Virginia John Joseph Turley, Jr. Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio William Addison Vaughan Lynchburg, Virginia Armand Watts Wagner Richmond, Virginia Harry Hathaway Warner Staunton, Virginia Edwin Pomeroy Whitfield, Jr. Richmond, Virginia John Parrott Whittle Roanoke, Virginia Joseph Salyards Wickes, Jr. Roanoke, Virginia Ben Ewing Wiggins, Jr. Portsmouth, Virginia Waller Garland Wills Lynchburg, Virginia Robert Victor Wood Roanoke, Virginia John Eggleston Woodward, Jr. East Orange, New Jersey Richard Alexander Ymiolek Little Falls, New York Joseph Lanham Yon, Jr. Charlottesville, Virginia 1956 BOMB a o HOSPITAL ROAD THIRD CLASS OFFICERS James Walter Moore Charles Catlett Kellogg Stirling Lewis Williamson, Jr. Vice President President Historian THIRD CLASS David Allen Armstrong Mansfield, Ohio Eric Sheridan Arpert Ocean Grove, New Jersey Linwood Lery Arthur Coleman Falls, Virginia Bruce Hudson Baker, Jr. Salina, Kansas Gene Stafford Balderson Tibitha, Virginia Wilson Callcote Batten Washington, D. C. James Mitchell Beamer Maplewood, New Jersey Harry Earl Bennett, Jr. Bayside, Virginia Julius Leon Berman Middletown, Delaware Charles William Best, Jr. Norfolk, Virginia George William Bishop III Grundy, Virginia Thomas Augustus Black Columbia, South Carolina Terry Wayne Blankenship Lynchburg, Virginia Gordon Emerson Bloom Falls Church, Virginia Francis Edwin Boggeman, Jr. Queens Village, New York Howell Lewis Bower Charlottesville, Virginia Joseph Matthew Boze, Jr. Anniston, Alabama Joseph Kenneth Bradford Franklin, Virginia Albert Lester Bramble III Norfolk, Virginia Donald DeWitt Breneman Richmond, Virginia Gerald Michael Brohman Allen Park, Michigan Samuel Newbern Brown, Jr. Richmond, Virginia John Martin Bruce Hampton, Virginia Robert Howard Buckland, Jr. Radford, Virginia Herbert Hambly Butt, Jr. Williamsburg, Virginia Richard Arbert Buzzelli, Jr. Blairsville, Pennsylvania Charles Henry Caldwell Vivian, Louisiana David Lewis Camper Covington, Virginia Arthur Carnevale, Jr. Hawthorne, New Jersey Howard Edgar Colliflower, Jr. Baltimore, Maryland Robert Glassell Christopher Remo, Virginia Carl Mason Clark Crewe, Virginia Alexander Malloy Clarke Richmond, Virginia Henry Holmes Hunter Clarke Whaleyville, Virginia John William Corr Richmond, Virginia William Claiborne Coupland, Jr. Norfolk, Virginia James William Cowan Lakewood, Ohio James Orr Crawford, Jr. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Charles Albert Criley Flushing, New York Reynolds Leroy Criswell Memphis, Tennessee Richard Otis Culver Petersburg, Virginia John Thomas Cunningham Roanoke, Virginia Donald Williams Cuthrell, Jr. Richmond, Virginia Paul Rowland Davies Joliet, Illinois Jon Weston Day Lynch, Kentucky Howard Yates Dean Radford, Virginia Stephen Michael Delich, Jr. Palmerton, Pennsylvania 1956 BOMB ?o i n O THIRD CLASS George Brooke Doggett Richmond, Virginia John Lewis Drake Irvington, New York William Bernard Draper, Jr. Roanoke, Virginia Robert Paul Duker Burlington, Iowa Samuel Jackson Dunavant Halifax, Virginia Francis Arnoux Duncan III Jersey City, New Jersey William Douglas Dunn Ahoskie, North Carolina Nicholas Peter Earnest II Front Royal, Virginia Charles Ernest Edgar III Mobile, Alabama Ronald Elvin Egar Chicago, Illinois Fawwaz Faiz El-Khouri Lower Sloblovia Nicholas Edward Evanusich Oakmont, Pennsylvania Louis Aaron Farmer Fries, Virginia Fred Fischer, Jr. Limestone, Maine Thrall Arthur Fitzgerald Chicago, Illinois Ross Campbell Fraser Arlington, Virginia Yum Chor Fu Hong Kong, China Manuel Fernando Fuentes San Jose, Costa Rica William Albert Fuller, Jr. Lynchburg, Virginia Matt Felix Gandolfo Richmond, Kentucky William Lynn Gee Kenbridge, Virginia Robert Earle Glendv, Jr. Roanoke, Virginia Kenneth Edward Godfrey Norfolk, Virginia Francis Joseph Grasso Methuen, Massachusetts Joseph Gilbert Gray Shreveport, Louisiana Eugene Howard Grayson, Jr. Radford, Virginia Robert Newton Greathfad III Richmond, Virginia William Sully Griffin III Franklin, Virginia Lomax Gwathmey, Jr. Center Cross, Virginia Bruce Haldeman Glenview, Kentucky Frank Searles Hancock Roanoke, Virginia Gary Allan Harris Houston, Texas Samuel Reynolds Harrison, Jr. Arlington, Virginia William George Harshaw, Jr. Portsmouth, Virginia Charles Barrick Hays Norfolk, Virginia Anders Carl Hellstrom Bayside, Virginia Guy Robert Hence New York, New York Lee Leinbaugh Hendershot Fort Worth, Texas Theron Akin Henry, Jr. Berea, Ohio Robert Lee Hickerson Norfolk, Virginia William Elisha Holland Windsor, Virginia William Mays Holt, Jr. Richmond. Virginia David Lowell Hutchinson Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania Onza Eugene Hyatt Winchester, Virginia Frank Henry Janke III Ridgewood, New Jersey Gerald Richard Jarrett Plymouth, Pennsylvania Robert Walls Jenkins, Jr. Richmond, Virginia Paul Edwin Johnson Miami, Oklahoma 1956 BOMB THIRD CLASS Maurice Bryon Johnston, Jr. New Castle, Delaware Robert Allison Jordan Radford, Virginia William Southall Jordan, Jr. Radford, Virginia William Arthur Keefe IV Virginia Beach, Virginia Charles Richard Keller Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania Charles Catlett Kellogg Staunton, Virginia Walter Edward Kidwell Arlington, Virginia Robert Garland King, Jr. Lynchburg, Virginia Aaron Dean Knight, Jr. Williamson, West Virginia William Turner Kump Elkins, West Virginia Anthony Remigius Lash, Jr. Alexandria, Virginia William Fleming Law, Jr. Augusta, Georgia Walter Winston Leach Radford, Virginia James Madison Lowe Louisville, Kentucky Richard Hampton Lowrance Charlottesville, Virginia Charles Colston MacLeod Lynchburg, Virginia Kenneth Harry Markiewicz Oak Lawn, Illinois David Preston Martin Norfolk, Virginia Eugene Vernon Martin, Jr. Norfolk, Virginia Carroll Allen Mason Portsmouth, Virginia Tom King Massey San Antonio, Texas Lawrence John McCabe Wheeling, West Virginia Rodney Dale McCormack Norfolk, Virginia Albert Lee McCown Roanoke, Virginia Charles Ross McDowell III Brookneal, Virginia Jack David McFadden South Charleston, West Virginia Ronald Grand McManus Dunbar, Pennsylvania Hans Richard Meinieg, Jr. Wyomissing, Pennsylvania Maurice Francis Menefee, Jr. Natural Bridge, Virginia Anthony Lawrence Mezzacca New Providence, Rhode Island John Adolph Michelsen Upper Monclair, New Jersey Philip Thomas Miller Algona, Iowa James Walter Moore Memphis, Tennessee Guy Ernest Murray, Jr. Bedford, Virginia Nelson Thomas Nance Norfolk, Virginia Khlai Navaphandh Bangkok, Thailand Harry Hull Negley III Huntington, Pennsylvania Albert Richard Neuberger Malverne, New York Frederick Lee Newcomb Roanoke, Virginia Richard Ernest Nicholls Arlington, Virginia Donald Calhoun William Norman Hamden, Connecticut Frank Carter Norvell Alexandria, Virginia Robert Lewis Noyes Leesburg, Virginia Jay Beale Oppenheim Monongahela, Pennsylvania Karl George Pahlberg Hartsdale, New Jersey David Hsien-chung Pai Taipeh, Formosa Ray Edmondson Palmer, Jr. Wytheville. Virginia Harold Thompson Palmer, Jr. Norfolk, Virginia 1956 BOMB rv f - ' ' • F THIRD CLASS Joseph Corbin Parker Richmond, Virginia Jerome Thomas Paull Arlington, Virginia John Bayley Payne III Fort Worth, Texas John Osborne Peters Richmond, Virginia William Jeffrey Phelps New Berlin, New York John Alden Phillips Staunton, Virginia Paul Dulaney Phillips, Jr. Charlotte, North Carolina David Thomas Pitkethly San Francisco, California David Henry Pitts III Richlands, North Carolina John Tallman Poffenbarger Dunbar, West Virginia James Edward Poteet Richmond, Virginia Bruce Wayne Pound Arlington, Virginia William Prior Madison, Georgia Robert Romeo Rader Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Warren Leroy Richardson Norfolk, Virginia James Monie Rea, Jr. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Leonard Rubin Brooklyn, New York John Darrel Rice Portsmouth, Virginia Claude Wesley Roberts Coral Gables, Florida Richard Boyd Robertson Warsaw, Virginia Henry Moore Rose Sandston, Virginia Charles Frederic Rosenbaum Abingdon, Virginia William Basil Rousos Richmond, Virginia Joseph Paul Royer Manassas, Virginia Thomas Alonzo Saunders III Norfolk, Virginia Leslie Howard Savage London Bridge, Virginia Arnold Schlossbekg, Jr. Roanoke, Virginia John Francis Schmidt Norfolk, Virginia John Mel Schweizer III Paris, France Paul Louis Sechtman Great Neck, New York George Robert Schell Warwick, Virginia Harry Donald Sheperd Lawrence, Pennsylvania Dorsey Franklin Shipley, Jr. Frederick, Maryland Peter Malcolm Shipley Toronto, Canada George Mathews Shrieves Hopkins, Virginia William Durwood Sink Roanoke, Virginia Michael Kerby Smeltzer Abingdon, Virginia Albert Norfleet Smith, Jr. Durham, North Carolina James Howard Smith III Ivy, Virginia Lacey Ageon Smith Buchanan, Virginia Palmer Malcolm Smith, Jr. Tampa, Florida Thomas Jenner Smyth Bethesda, Maryland Thomas Lamar Spragins, Jr. Jackson, Tennessee Robert Earnest Spurrier Hollis, New York James Edward Stillwell Luray, Virginia John Francis Sukey Evergreen Park, Illinois John Fallon Sullivan, Jr. Richmond, Virginia 1956 BOMB r r n THIRD CLASS Ronald Xavier Swirk Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Beverly Gates Svkes Lynnhaven, Virginia George Allen Takach Smyrna, Delaware Earl Hugh Talley Richmond, Virginia Edward Jackson Taylor Norfolk, Virginia Roland Lee Tharp, Jr. Winchester, Virginia William Bennett Thomas Roanoke, Virginia John Gregory Trafton Virginia Beach, Virginia Ralph John Tremaglio Waterbury, Connecticut James Harvey Trousdale III Monroe, Louisiana Paul Drewry Troxler Alexandria, Virginia John Edwin Upston, Jr. Kentheld, California Robert Bruce Vail Fairfax, Virginia William Addison Vaughan Richmond, Virginia Donald Thomas Walker Westfield, New Jersey William Jefferson Walker, Jr. Norfolk, Virginia Charles Clayton Walters Bethlehem, Pennsylvania David Duncan Wallace II Richmond, Virginia James Douglas Webber Norfolk, Virginia James Coleman West Greeley, Colorado Stuart Wilson Whitehurst, Jr. Richmond, Virginia Gary Hurst Whitaker Pulaski, Virginia Anthony Michael Williams Odessa, Texas Robert Pollack Williamson, Jr. Boiling Green, Kentucky Sterling Lewis Williamson, Jr. Charlottesville, Virginia Warren Wilson Wines Warrenton, Virginia Samuel Brown Witt III Richmond, Virginia Victor Wolf San Jose, Costa Rica William Allen Wood IV Norfolk, Virginia Jan Barrett Woodman Alexandria, Virginia Jack Blair Woodson, Jr. Roanoke, Virginia George Printz Woodward Birmingham, Alabama Samuel Edward Woolwine Abingdon, Virginia Lawrence Edward Wooten Laurel, Maryland William Warren Yaun, Jr. Portsmouth, Virginia Dandridge Haden Yon Charlottesville, Virginia r ps - f% ft, f 3 f?$ 1956 BOMB THE VMI SPIRIT AT ROANOKE . if] If iQmnvhfr FOURTH CLASS FOURTH CLASS r C, f Richard Edward Adams Roanoke, Virginia Samuel Payne Adams Warwick, Virginia Edward Churchill Addison Richmond, Virginia Bundit S. Ananda Bangkok, Thailand Niels Christian Andersen Richmond, Virginia Melvln William Anderson Baltimore, Maryland John Wayland Angle Arlington, Virginia John Randolph Angolia Washington, D. C. Robert Dante Antolini Roslyn Estates, New York Robert Higgins Baillio Virginia Beach, Virginia Stephen Joseph Barcik Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Edward Robert Barnes Norfolk, Virginia John Pruitt Barnett Danville, Virginia Robert Carroll Basford Bohannon, Virginia Donald Franklin Basham Roanoke, Virginia Truman Dorland Baxter, Jr. Norfolk, Virginia Kurt Berggren Norfolk, Virginia Asa Orin Bishop, Jr. Pocahontas, Virginia James Uriah Blacksher Mobile, Alabama Vaughan Ami Blakemore, Jr. Waynesboro, Virginia Maxwell Farrar Blanchard Washington, D. C. Jerry Clark Booth Abingdon, Virginia Jerry Borst Pitcairn, Pennsylvania Marvin Corter Boswell Colonial Heights, Virginia Joseph Kenneth Bradford Franklin, Virginia Jon Ferrin Braithwaite Virginia Beach, Virginia Arthur Vernon Brandriff, Jr. Pennsgrove, New Jersey Frank Joseph Bretii Birmingham, Alabama Frank Jefferson Bridges Norfolk, Virginia SlMEON KaPAHULIMAIA BRIGHT, Jr. Honolulu, T. H. MICHAEL CLAFIN BROOKS Arlington, Virginia William Allison Blirnrtti; Roanoke, Virginia Billy Joe Carder Clarksburg, West Virginia Huston Hume Carr Winchester, Virginia James Pacifico Castaldo Elmwood Park, Illinois Frederick Bates Cavanaugh, Jr. Richmond, Virginia Russell Charter Chew, Jr. Lynchburg, Virginia Elvin Richard Chick III Roanoke, Virginia John Donald Christie Naugatuck, Connecticut Bernard Lewis Coniglio River Foust, Illinois Robert Ray Conklin Richmond, Virginia James Daniel Coogan, Jr. Norfolk, Virginia ITALO AMERICO COSENTINO Seneca Falls, New York George Simonds Costello Fort Leonard Wood, Missour Charles Allen Cotton III Jett, Kentucky Thomas Gordon Cottrell Perth Amboy, New Jersey Howard Waff Coupland Norfolk, Virginia Hurley Haywood Cox, Jr. Roanoke, Virginia George Gaubert Crenshaw Bath, Maine Robert Vernie Dale Richmond, Virginia Tom Martin Davis, Jr. Houston, Texas William Maslin Davis Richmond, Virginia Charles Hal Dayhuff Washington, D. C. Kent Duryea Decker New Rochelle, New York Laurin Lawson Dick Washington, D. C. 1956 BOMB FOURTH CLASS Sill |Ti m M h George Ivan Donner Somerset, Pennsylvania William Sherman Drake III Austin, Texas Donald Patrick Dreelin Richmond, Vitginia John Vincent Duke Roanoke, Virginia James Easley Edmunds III Washington, D. C. John Morton Eggleston Norfolk, Vitginia Leon Elson Elsarelli Portsmouth, Vitginia John Letteau Engels, Jr. Racine, Wisconsin Ira Hibbett Eskridge, Jr. Prattville, Alabama Edward Leo Fall, Jr. Richmond, Virginia Edgardo R. Fernandez Ponce, Puetto Rico Walter Feroni Annandale, Virginia Donald Lee Fisher Roanoke, Virginia Louis Joseph Fisher Alexandria, Vitginia Lee David Flitcroft Paterson, New Jersey Robert Wayne Nicoll Forbes Lynnhaven, Virginia Henry Edmund Ford Fort Pietce, Flotida Lynn Winterdale Franklin Ftedeticksbutg, Virginia William James Fravel Plain City, Ohio William Claiborne Fuqua Norfolk, Virginia Exiquiel Benjamin Malalis Galon, Jr. San Francisco, California Ivan Mstislav Galysh Woonsocket, Rhode Island Louis Charles Gapenski Des Plaines, Illinois Julio Manuel Garcia Rio Piedtas, Puerto Rico James Alfred Garnett Ftedericksburg, Vitginia Royall Willis Geis Riverside, Connecticut James Samuel Gillespie, Jr. Pounding Mill, Virginia Kurt Manfred Gloecknf.r Richmond, Virginia Lewis Rudolph Gontrum Lexington, Virginia John David GooDn Richmond, Virginia Joseph Keogh Graves Garden City, New Jersey Donald Ellsworth Griffith Orlando, Florida Max Guggenheimer. Jr. Madison Heights, Virginia David William Gwynn Norfolk, Virginia Robert Guy Haines, Jr. Arlington, Virginia Stephen Sterling Hall Arlington, Virginia John Robert Haller Hopewell, Virginia Donald Robert Hann Haddon Heights, New Jersey Howard Theodore Harcke, Jr. Erlton, New Jersey Robert Simpson Hauser Norristown, Pennsylvania Richard Adolph Hein Darien, Connecticut Vernon Washington Heishman Mount Jackson, Virginia Dean Joseph Helfer Westerville, Ohio Kelley Neugent Hillenburg, Jr. Roanoke, Virginia Robert Larrie Holson Arlington, Virginia Thomas Frederick Hollinshead Flushing, New York Patrick Robert Hughes Norfolk, Virginia Thomas Edward Callis Hughes Danville, Virginia Jerome Charters Huling Arlington, Virginia John Waverly Hunnicutt Marion, Virginia Thomas Benjamin Inge Kenbridge, Virginia James Franklin Ingram Danville, Virginia Richard Lawrence Irons Yorktown, Virginia Michael Martin Irvine, Jr. New York, New York William Sidney Ives Hampton, Virginia 1956 BOMB FOURTH CLASS James Vernon Johnson Houston, Texas Lawrence Forsythe Johnson Norfolk, Virginia Pete Thomas Johnson, Jr. Roanoke, Virginia William Stanley Johnson Elwood, Indiana Joseph Carl Kasko McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania Verne Monroe Keffer Lynchburg, Virginia John Page Kemp, Jr. El Paso, Texas John Ward Kerr, Jr. Hampton, Virginia William Berret Kessler, Jr. Montgomery, Alabama Eugene Spencer King Norfolk, Virginia William Carlton Kirkland Abingdon, Virginia William Travers Kerwan Baltimore, Maryland Billy Howard Kornegay Powhatan, Virginia Thomas Klemenko Hicksville, New York Leo Albert Kramer, Jr. Richmond, Virginia William Boyd Krause Newport News, Virginia Milan Piersol Krickovic Bridgeville, Pennsylvania Elder Lee Lash III Portsmouth, Virginia Joseph Wilmoth Rogers Lawson II Princeton, West Virginia Ralph Dreben Lawson Quantico, Virginia William Garnett Lee III Alexandria, Virginia Robert Yan Kwai Leung Manchester, New Hampshire William Charles Lewis, Jr. Scotch Plains, New Jersey Richard Hume Logan Bowling Green. Kentucky Nowell Eugene Loop Gwynn, Virginia Francis Rust Loth, Jr. Waynesboro, Virginia Robert Emil Luedke Virginia Beach, Virginia Douglas Edwin MacArthur Great Neck, New York J Harry GREGOR MacGregor Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania John Bruci: Mackenzie Upper Montclair, New Jersey Donald MacGlashan MacWii.i.ie, Jr. Carmel, California GnoFFREY David Manack Arlington, Virginia John Humphrey Marks II Odessa, Texas Ronald West Marley Johnstown, Pennsylvania Ernest Lionel Martin Norfolk, Virginia John Loughffd Martin Wheeling, West Virginia Robert James Martin, Jr. Aldan, Pennsylvania James Joseph Masotti Troy, New York Michael William Mal ' pin Charlottesville, Virginia William Rogers McCall Bristol, Tennessee Bruce Helms McDonald Shreveport, Louisiana Kenneth Douglas McMillan, Jr. San Marino. California Hugh Scott McPhatter Ruffsdale, Pennsylvania Pearson Dudley McWane Milan, Ohio Jennings Herbert Mease El Paso, Texas Donald Otto Messner Naugatuck, Connecticut Donald Edward Miller Wheeling. West Virginia Hugh Lee Miller, Jr. Webster Groves, Missouri George Henry Mittendorf, Jr. Atlanta, Georgia Joseph Trimble Monroe Staunton, Virginia John Williamson Moore, Jr. Howardsville, Virginia Rex Craig Morris Karlsruke, Germany Watson Adams Mundy Roanoke, Virginia Marvin Luther Myers, Jr. Norfolk, Virginia James Randolph Neagle, Jr. Richmond, Virginia William Thomas Nebraska Dunbar, Pennsylvania (T f 01 h 1956 BOMB FOURTH CLASS Albert Neroni, Jr. AJlentown, New Jersey Roy Webster Newkirk Lakeville, Connecticut Percy Conway Nowlin III Petersburg, Virginia William Haye Old, Jr. Cranford, New Jersey Kenneth Gordon Oldfield Edwards, California George Joseph O ' Neill Wilmington, Delaware Fritz Fahrney Orebaugh New Market, Virginia Charles Russel Orrison, Jr. McLean, Virginia Robert Edward Pac Sparrows Point, Maryland Julius Frederick Parker, Jr. Tallahassee, Florida Larry Eugene Parker Four Oaks, Norrh Carolina John William Patane Great Neck, New York Chester Harlee Pate Norfolk, Virginia Richard Edward Phillippi Wytheville, Virginia Ray Earl Phillis Point Marion, Pennsylva nia Lee Charles Pierce Phoebus, Virginia Louie Noland Pipes, Jr. Rayville, Louisiana John Kelly Pitkethly Boxbury, New York Arthur Michael Pomponio Arlington, Virginia Solomon Stanley Ratner Miami Beach, Florida Harry Delphus Ray, Jr. Dallas, Texas James Chilton Reed Pensacola, Florida John Chilton Reed Pensacola, Florida Douglas Chilton Reeder Kansas City, Missouri Aleiandro Reyes Pasay City, Philippine Islands Herbert Lee Richardson Norfolk, Virginia Harry Miller RlTSCH Covington, Virginia Garret Cabot Roberts Littlestown, Pennsylvania Neale Meredith Robertson Richmond, Virginia Howell Allison Robinson, Jr. Lynchburg, Virginia Robert Joseph Ross Richmond, Virginia William Covert Royal Chicago, Illinois William Nichols Ruffin, Jr. Petersburg, Virginia John Levin Rugh New Florence, Florida Gordon Wyatt Rutland, Jr. Scottsville, Virginia William Shelby Sandy Battle Creek, Michigan Ricardo Alfredo Santos Guayaquil, Ecuador Robert Phillip Sellers Sarasota, Florida Norman Joseph Shamus Detroit, Michigan Allan Cronin Shay Bronx, New York Philip Greenleaf Shepherd Detroir, Michigan Joseph Myles Simpson, Jr. Montgomery, Alabama Edward Allen Sitch Haymarket, Virginia Franklin LeRoy Skidmore, Jr. Norfolk, Virginia George Lenard Smith. Jr. Richmond, Virginia Howard Irving Smith Richmond, Virginia Irvin Branch Smith Maxwell AFB, Alabama Kenneth Garland Smith Lynchburg, Virginia Mark Alexander Herbert Smith, Jr. New Albany, Indiana Robert James Smith Newport News, Virginia Robert Alan Sommers Charlottesville, Virginia George Lee Southard Richmond, Virginia Howard Blaine Sprinkle Roanoke, Virginia Justin Roderick Strunk, Jr. Buffalo, New York 1956 BOMB FOURTH CLASS Donald Lewis Swihart Lexington, Virginia Edward Garner Talley Salem, Virginia David Parkin Tartell Brooklyn, New York James Theodore Tate, Jr. Richmond, Virginia Lloyd Milton Thacker Staunton, Virginia Edward Francis Thomas, Jr. Hartsdale, New York Henry Evans Thomas IV Arlington, Virginia Michael Francis Tomovick Haverstraw, New York Samuel Mason Torian III Virgilina, Virginia Richard Samuel Trandel Chicago, Illinois William Leroy Traylor Apopka, Florida John Truman Trout, Jr. Portland, Oregon Peter Newkirk Trumpore Cranford, New Jersey Dunnie Richard Tuck, Jr. Richmond, Virginia Spencer Coakley Tucker Lexington, Virginia Donald Schofield Ulm Norfolk, Virginia Dom Reynolds Underwood Portsmouth, Virginia John Allen Van Kesteren Anancock, Virginia Michael Andrew Vargosko Bridgeport, Connecticut James Geter Vermillion Norfolk, Virginia John Traay Walker III Pearisburg, Virginia William Clyde Walker Norfolk, Virginia Douglas Wauchope Huntington, New Yotk Frank Hull White Atlanta, Georgia Richard Kent White Gladstone, Virginia John Penn Whitescarver Salem, Virginia Franklin Hartwell Whitten Lynchburg, Virginia Willis John Wichlei Miami Beach, Florida Nevins Hendrix Wilbiirn Martinsburg. West Virginia Clarence Lee Wilkinson, Jr. Norfolk, Virginia William Bradlly Willard, Jr. Washington, D. C. Charles Lewis Willis Blackwater, Virginia John Warner Wilson Princess Anne, Virginia James Richard Winkler Clearfield, Pennsylvania James Edward Winn Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin James Campbell Wood, Jr. Abingdon, Virginia James Lockwood Wood, Jr. Roanoke, Virginia Lawrence Mead Wood, Jr. Roanoke, Virginia Theodore Jackson Wool III Virginia Beach, Virginia Bruce Yen Lin Wu Brooklyn, New York Peter George Wulkan Pikeville, Kentucky Elliot Irwin Young Norfolk, Virginia 1956 BOMB THE CORPS As the cadets leave the pike to join the reserve, the two horse-drawn three-inch muzzle loaders led by Cade t Captain Minge are ordered to join the Confederate artillery. At a full gallop the section dashes off to its position. COMMANDANT OF CADETS LIEUTENANT COLONEL HENRY C. KERLIN 3Kr 138 3© TACTICAL OFFICERS Cape. N. D. McDonald, Jr., Capt. W. C. Whitten, Jr., Capt. A. J. Phaup. Jr.. Maj. J. C. Miller, Capt. E. H. Artz, Jr., Maj. C. J. Woodndge, Lt. Col. H. C. Kerlin. Capt. J. M. Bower, Lt. Col. G. M. Pickral, Maj. A. H. Morrison, Maj. A. C. Taylor, Jr.. Capt. C. H. Webb, Jr. ASSISTANT COMMANDANTS Lt. Col. G. E. Butler Major L. L. Nichols 3C 139 3B THE COLORS REGIMENTAL COMMANDER Frederick Nelson Stevenson, Jr. FIRST BATTALION COMMANDER SECOND BATTALION COMMANDER William Warren Mears Frank Samuel Wiggins in REGIMENTAL STAFF J. C. Ramsey F. N. Stevenson, Jr. F. C. Wilson P. G. Wingate John C. Ramsey Regimental S- 1 Frank C. Wilson Regimental S-3 Price G. Wingate Regimental S-4 Joseph G. Mixson Reg ' t. Sgt. Major O. V. P. Sessoms III Reg ' t. Supply Sgt. William A. Vaughan Color Sgt. Philip B. Peters Color Sgt. 3© 142 3B William M. Westerman First Battalion S- 1 William O. Nelson, Jr. Second Battalion S-l R. Jere Real First Battalion S-3 Thayer W. Allison Second Battalion S-3 John R. Black First Battalion S-4 Theodore R. Barker. Jr. Second Battalion S-4 BATTALION STAFFS W. M. Westerman, W. W. Mears. R.J. Real, Jr. R. Black First Battalion W. O Nelson. Jr.. F. S. Wiggins. T.W.Allison, T. R. Barker. Jr. 5.. id Battalion JS i+? 3 R. P. Morrison 1st Lt. W. P. Menefee 2nd Lt. W. L. Van Fossen N. L. Custard 2nd Lt. 2nd Lt. B A N D COMPANY - =■ Sergeants Corporals First Sergeant Nichols, S. E., Jr. McManus. R. G. Moore, R. H. Jamison, D. K. Yaun, W. W. Kastner, G. D. Bishop, G. W. Supply Sergeant Musser, J. G. Brown, R. C. Price, D. R. Rid dle, F. L., Jr. Robertson, R. B. Negley, H. H. Balderson, G. S. Rover. J. P. Niedermayer, G. H. Richardson, W L. R. C. IRBY Captain Commanding TO VINDICATE- HER- HON 35r in Sr First Class Privates Second Class Privates Third Class Privates Catt. H. H. McWane, P. D. Ashley, R. H. Baumgartner, A. S. Gloyer, C. T. Cavanaugh, F. B. Monroe, J T. Beebe, R L. Burnham, A. C. Holt, W. M. Chew, R. C. Orebaugh, F. F. Boland, J. S. Caldwell, C H. Leach, W. W. Christie, J. D. Parker, J. F. Bossard, B. B. Doty, M. H. Moore, J. W. Geis, R. W. Phillips. J. A. Jones, T. R. Emmerich, J. W. Heishman, V. W. Traylor. W. L. Moore, J. A. Rust. J, W. Snead, J. E. fourth Class Privates Hughes, T. E. Mattin, E. L. Whitescarver. J. P Adams, R. E. Bingham, R. D, DR. OR RIGHTS 3B 145 3P PROVDOF- HER.- FAME • AND • READ TO VIN JCATE ■ HER- HONC A. SCHWAN Captain Commanding Supply Sergeant Yon, J. L. Landis, J. P. Mathews, C. R. Fravel, R. K. Donner, E, O. Janshego, P. C. Hays, T. E. Mills, M. R. Massey, T. K. West, J. C. Ctiswell, R. L. Parker, J. C. Arthur, L. L. Corr, J. W. Holland, W. E. Godfrey, K. E. Schweizer, J. M. Schlossberg, A. Hancock, F. S. Troxler, P. D First Class Privates Aulick, C. E. Baronowski, R. ' Belsha, L. B . Crockett, R. G. Dickinson, J. J. Dillard, J. M. Etnrick, C. W. Hogshite, R. B. Hopkins, W. R. Jones, H. F. Katotincek, R. D , R. F. McCarty, D. W. McCraty, P. K. McDonald, K. McGeorge, J. L. Murphy, P. A. ,J. H. Parrott. B. F. Pate, A. S. .J- P- Sattalo, A. J. Taylor, P. K. Weintrob. J. L. Westfall, H. L. Wikoff, J. L. COMPANY J. H. Foster 1st Lt. W.J. Miller 3BT l Hi 3C ' ■ IN • EVERY • TI M E ■ OF • DEEPEST ■ PERIL )R OR DEFEND • HER- RIGHTS wmasmmsmm Second Class Privates Alexander, R. D. Bryant, J. G. Clapp, W. M. Coombs, D. H. Coupland, W. C. Draper, W. B. Diuguid, L. H. Galvin, W. S. Hall, R. K. Hardee, W. E. Heathcote, C. S. Kling.J. D. McCrary, A. A. McCormack, R. D Pendleton, N. W. Beamer. J. M. Bowen, H. L. Bramble, A. L. Clark, C. M. Cunningham, J. Hickerson, R. L. Lowe, J. M. Pitkethly, D. J. Fourth Class Privates Addison, E. C Barnett, J. P. Basham, D. D Baxter, T. D. Bishop, A. O. Blanchard, M. F. Boswell, M . C. Breth, F. J. Coogan. J. D. Cosentino, L. A. Costello. G. S. Loch, F. R. Dayis, T. M. Manack, G. D. Dayhuff, C. H. Martin, J. L. Edmunds, J. E. Neagle, J. R. Ferony, W. Neroni. A. Garnette, J. A. Old. W. H. Gontrum, L. Pipes. L. N. Gwynn. W. D. Richardson, H. Haines, R. G. Sellers. R. P. Hauser, R. S. Smith. M. A. H Hobson, R. L. Thomas. E. F. Johnson, P. T. Tnimpore. P. N Kasko. J. C. Tucker. S. C. Kessler, W. B. Wichlei. W J Krickovic, M. P. WUlard, W. R. Lewis, W. C. Wood. J. C. 35T 117 3rS G. A. Claud C. C. Schoen F. G. Farthing 2nd Lt. w§ COMPANY First Sergeant O ' Donohue. W. J. Supply Sergeant Gay, W. A. Fischer, R. Fox, D. R. Mackall, P. W. Nuenke, W. L. Bloom, G. E. Boze, J. M. Christopher, R. Greathead. R. r Harris, G. A. Harshaw, W. G Kump, W. L. Moore, J. W. , R. E. ,J. E. Walker, D. Williams, A Clark, G. M. Dreyer, C. F. Foster, P. W. Fowler, B. Frinks, R. L. Gottwald, W. D. Gronroos, P. W. Guvernator, G. C Herring. R. N. Heslep, B. B. Jackson, A. T. Jennette, A. H. Johnson, J. P. Jundt, C. H. Lisella, F. J. McCreedy, B. J. Miller, L. D. Morgan, J. A. Muelhausen, A. A Rhodes, W. E. Selinger, J. R. Seryidio, N. J. Schutt, W. J. Stephens, J. F. C. R. Thomas Captain Commanding PROVD • OF- HER- FAME • AND • READ • • TO VINDICATE HER- HON 3© US 3P nrn i! J Stewart, R. G. Thurmo nd J. V. Vitaglia S.J. Wainwr gh ,J. w Wilson, W M. Second Clas sP Urates Baber, W. SC. Benson, W L. Brisco, J . M. Davenport, DC. Doutha , . W. Elmore, B. F. Gardnet ,J. E. Hsuing, R. Y. S. Kline, F • J. Schladitz. C. T Perry, S. R. Wagner, R. E. Whittle, J. P. Wise, H. L. Wood, R. V. Armstrong, D. Carnevale, A. Day, J. W. Dean, H. Y. Farmer, L. A. Fu, Y. C. Hayes, C. B. Hende shot, L. L Hyatt, O. E. Miller, P. T Savage L. H. Shephe rd, H. D. Tarran , W. G. Vail, R B. Wood, W. A. Woods on, J. B. nrth Class Privates Angoh i, JR. Barnes E. R. Booth, J. C. Bridge ,F. J. Donne , G.J. Eng. Fall. E. L. Fernandez, E. R. Fisher, D. L. Fravel, W. J. Galon, E. B. M. Garcia, J. M. Gloeckner, K. M Goode, J. D. Guggenheim Harcke, J. T. Ingram, J. F. Keiser, G. W. Kornegay, B. H Logan, R. H. Miller, D. E. Myers, M. J. O ' Neill. G. J. M Pctkethly. J. K. Reed, J. C. Robert, G. C. Robertson, N. M. Rutland. G. W. Strunk, J. R. Trout, J. T. Tuck, D. R. Underwood. D. R. Vermillion, J. G. Walker, J. T. White, R. K. Wilburn, N. H. Winkler, J. R. Wood, J. T. Wool, T. J. )Y- IN EVERY- TIME OF DEEPEST PERIL K)R- OR- DEFEND ■ HER- RIGHTS ■ ■ 3 149 3B First Sergeant Lawrence, H. C. Supply Sergeant Hargrave, M. I. Dick, W. W. Sullivan, G. W. Woodward, J. E. Hammond, F. H. Whitfield, E. P. Nicollett., A. J. Saunders, R. T. Talley, E. H. Gwathmey, L. TO VINDICATE HER- HONOR- LJTL- D. A. Blair Captain Commanding Yon, D. L. Blankenship, T. W. Gee, W. L. Duker, R. B. Kidwell, W. E. Pai, D. H. Whitehurst, S. W. Rea, J. M. Culver, R O. McFadden, J. D. First Class Privates Adams, J. C. Bowen. L. H. Cordell, G. V. Crocket. V. L. Dautel, C. Fencel, R. M. Firing, F. Jones, S. P. Marangi, J. A. Moore, J. P. Prizzi, J. A. Quinlan, R. T. Reese, K. D. Reynolds, J. D. Snyder, W. L. Tolley, C. P. Weir, G. M. Wiltshire, J. R. Second Class Priiate Bain. W. T. Cohen, F. J. Chioco, J. S. Dunserh, B. D. Fox, C. V. Haas, W. E. Heflin, C. R. Jenkins, C. E. COMPANY W. M. Stokes L. W. Lamb 1st Lt. 2nd Lt. 3B l;ji) 3Er OR. DEFEND • HER- R1UH li PRE LaBourdais, C. J. Butt. H. H. Lo, F. C. C. Camper, D. L. Mann, J. E. Cowan, J, W. McLennon, C. C. Deiich, S. M. Paganelli, J. A. Doggett, G. B. Palme, F. J. Dunavant, S. J. Putney, C. V. Fuller, W. A. St. Geotge, J. R. Hellsttom, A. C Talbot, D W. Johnston, M. B. Thomas, C. M. Nance, N. T. Wilson, A. H. Phillips, P. D. Spragins, T. L. Swirk, R. L. Third Class Privates Thomas, W. B. Trafton, J. G. Batten, W. C. Walker, W. J. Black, T. A. Wines, W. W. Angle, J. W. Bennett. H. E. Blakemote, V. A. Catder, B. J. Chick, E. R. Drake, W. S. Fold, H. E. Fuqua, W. C. Gotman, J. R. Gapenski, L. C. Hollinshead, T. E. Hughes, P. R. Huling, J. C. Irons, R. L. Johnston, J. V. Kerr, J. W. Ulm, D S Klemenko, T. Vankesteren. J. A Luedke, R. E. Vargosko. M. A. Massotti, J. J. Whitten. F. H. Marcin, R. J. Willis. C. L. Nowlin, P. C. Walker. W. C. Orison, C. R. Pac, R. E. Phillippi. P. E. Royal, W. C. Robinson, H. A. Ray, H. D. Skidmore, F. L. Smith, K. C. Smith. H. T. 3BT ]- i 38T J. W. Hale 1st Lt. G. S. Williams 2nd Lt. W. K. Kays, Jr. 2nd Lt. Supply Sergeant Gilmore, W. F. Sergeants Sydnor, G. W , Jr Hu , R. V. Mackay, R. G. Miller, P. O., Jr. Wills, W. G„ III Long, J. B. R., Jr. McKeel, W. T., Jr. COMPANY Edgar, C. E., Ill Rousos, W. B. Clarke, A. M. Brown, S. N., JR. Henry, T. A., Jr. Paull, J. T. Rice, J. D. McCown, A. L. Payne. J. B. Smeltzer, M. K. Lash, A. R.. Jr. Stillwell, J. E. Abell, C. W. Alex, E. J. Bready, R. J. Byrd, H. H. Cademartori, D. G. Dye, H. L. Hannay, J. R. Hoyr, R. E. Kaaa, E. W. Knipp, R. S. Manus, G. A. Macleay, D. L. Maura, F. A. Montagna, S. D. M.i R. Runyan, J. N. Saffer, T. H. Salsgiver, W. B. Snapp, J. R. Thompson, E. G. Waring, M. L. Witt, J. T. Woodward, W. E. W. H. Graham Captain Commanding SPECIMENS- OF- CITIZEN- SOLDIERS- PROYD OF • HER- FAME • AND • READY • • TO VINDICATE- HER- HONO 3RT 152 38T Second Class Privates DiCesare, A. N. Hubbard, R. K. Kaye, R. J. Kuchma, J. E. Lincoln, P. M. Locke, C. W. Martin, D. P. Meyer, L. D. Muldowney, P. D. Parker, C. E. Rogers, B. B. Smith, E. C. Taylor, G. C. Webster, R. L. Taylor, E. J. Vmiolek. R. A. Walters, C. C. Wooten, L. E. Third Class Privates Fourth Class Privates Dunn. W. D. Earnest, N. P. Adams, S. P. Griffin, W. S. Ananda, B. S. Levine, M. T. Barcik, S. J. Markiewicz, K H. Bradford, J. K. Martin, E. V. Bright, S. K. Mezzacca, A. L. Castaldo, J. P. Pickering, W. J. Coniglio, B. L. Pound, B. W. ConkJin. R. R. Schwendinger, C. J. Duke, J. V. Elsatelh. L. E. Flitcroft, L. D. Gilles, B. C. Graves. J. K. Hall, S. S. Heifer, D. J. Hillenberg, K. N. Hunnicutt, J. W. King, E. S. Leung, R. Y. K. MacKenzie, J. B. Marley. R. W. Messner. D. O. Mil , H. L. Morris, R. C. N ' ewkirk, R. W. Patane, J. W. Ratner. S. S. Reyes. A. Ross, R. J. Rugh. J. T. Sandy, W. S. Santos. R. A. Shay, A. F. Tomovick, M. I White. F. H. Wood, L. M. Wulkan, P. G. Young, E. T. I -EVERY-TIME- QF DEEPEST PERIL Ey OR- DEFEND HER- RIGHTS- ■ • .•PRES£$N 3C 153 35 TO- VINDICATE- HER- HON( J.-T First Sergeant Collier, R. E. Supply Sergeant Fletcher, E. C Warner, H. H. Wiggins. B. £., J Pipkin, J. B., II Moody, J. F., Jr. Ayres, B. D., Jr. Harden, J. L. Sheild, F. W. Witt, S. B., Ill Newcomb, F. L Ftase, L. E. Holsmger. R. W. Justice, R. D. Massie, T. Myets, J. L. Nyman, D. H. Penn, G. E. Pointer, J. D. Smith, R. M. Spears, J. M. Stone, J. H. n, W. F. Undercoffer. J. T. White. W. R., Ill R. B. BlTTNER Captain Commanding J. N. Brawner III J. S. Zitz 1st Lt. 2nd Lt. F.J. Flemings, Jr. E. A. Burns 2nd Lt. 2nd Lt. 3B 154 3KT )R- OR- DEFEND ■ HER.- RIGHTS • LPR _ _ . Dickenson, K. K. Clarke, H. H. H. Fourth Class Privates Lawson, R. D Dunn, D. T. Glendy, R. E. Crawford, J. O. Davies. P. R. Berggren, R. Braithwaire, J. F. Cox, H H. Lawson. J. W. Lee, W. G. Sitch. E. A. Smith, J. H. Johnson, C. E. Drake, J. L. Loop, N. E. Sommers. R. A Kivlighan, M. F. Johnson, D. S. Dick, L. L. MacGregor, W. G. Sprinkle, V. B. McKibben, C. F. MacWillie, D. M. Swihart, D. L. Murray, G. E. McCabe, L. J. Dreelm, D. P. Marks, J. H. Tanell. L. P. Ncwbill, R. A. Navapandh, K. Franklin, L. W. McCall, W. R. Tate. J. T. Newman. R. G. Neuburger, S. R. Galysh, A. M. McDonald. B. H. Thacker, L. M. Parks, J. T. PofTenberger, J. T. Rader, R. Rosenbaum, C. F. Rubin, L. Hann, D. R. Hem. R. A. McMillan. K. J. Mundy, W. A. True. J. J. Wauchope. D. Sechtman, P. L. Ives, W. S. Nelson, W. P. Winn, J. E. Sullivan, J. F. Irvine, M. M. Oversrreer. D. R. Wu, B. V. Third Class Privates Takach, G. A. Kirwan, W. F. Pate, C. H. Berman, J. L. Wallace, D. D. Kramer. L. Reed, J. C. 3ST 155 3P J. E. Geiglein 1st Lt. C. V. Laverv 2nd Lt. R. C. Morrison, Jr. J. S. Moss 2nd Lt. 2nd Lt. COMPANY Vint Sergeant Corporals Huffcutt, W. H., II Johnson, P. E. Best, C. W.. Jr. Keefe, W. A., II Jenkins, R. W., J Supply Sergeant Law, W. F., Jr. Menefee, M. F ., J Powell, T. E„ III Woodman, J. B. Michelsen, J. A. Peters, J. O. Smyth, T. J. Sergeants Mason, C. A. Jordan, W. S., Jr. Trant, J. H., Ill Piggott, J. A. Fabella, N. J. Huneycuct, H. C, Jr. First Class Privates Machen, J. L. Bankard, T. H. Atkeson, T. L. Baugh, J. B. Turley, J. J., Jr. Brickner, P. L. Dooley, R. T. Esler, J. W. Frost, T. H. Higinbotham, W. H. Johnson, L. E. Justice, J. R. Mack, J. B. McKinnon, F. W. Mundy, G. M. Peatce, D. E. Schultz, A. D. Shibut, J. A. Vaughn, D. R. Wagner, L. A. Second Class Privates Avis, L. D. Barker, S. D. E. Pendleton Captain Commanding TO VINDICATE HER- HON i 35 l5(i 3W Dowdy, C. C. Elmore, T. H. Fiske, J. R. Holmes, J. F. Jeckell, C. V. Kyle, J. V. Maier, T. I. Martin, E. B. Maticic, J. A. McCrary. J. C. Moore, W. R. Quillen, J. H. Robinson, T. W. Shipley, P. M. Spivey, J. M. Susnar, R. R. Wickes, J. S. Woohvine, S. E. Third Class Privates Boeggeman, P. E Eger, R. E. Haldeman, B. King, R. G. MacLeod, C. C. Meinig, H. R. Norvell, F. C. Prior, W. A. Roberts, C. W. Saunders, T. A. Shrieves, G. M. Spurrier, R. E. Sykes, B. G. Tramaglio, R. Fourth Class Privates Andersen, N. C. Anderson, M. W. Baillio, R. H Borst, J. Brandtiff. A. V. Brooks, M. C. Cotton, C. A. Coupland, H. W. McFalls. J. C. Dale, R. V. Maupin, W. M. Davis, W. M. Mease, J. H. Decker, K. D. Mittendorf. G. H Eggleston, J. M. Nebraska, W. T. Eskridge, I. H. Pierce, L. C. Forbes, R. W. N. Pomponio. A. M. Gillespie, J. S. Ruffin, W. M. Inge, T. B. Shamus, N. J. Johnson, L. F. Shepard, P. G. Keefer, V. M. Southard, G. L. Kemp, J. P. Simpson. J. M. Kirkland, W. C. Torian, S. M . Lash, E. L. Trandel, R. S. MacArthur, D. E. Wilkerson, C. L. 3C- 157 3c5 MID-SEMESTER MAKEOVER LIST CADET CAPTAINS 1. Stevenson, F. N., Jr 2. Wiggms. F. S. 3. Mears, W. W. 4. Irby, R. C, Jr. 5. Bictner, R. B. 6. Blair, D. A. Regimental Commander Commander, Second Battalion Commander, First Battalion Commander, Regimental Band Commander, Company E Commander, Company C Regimental Supply Officer (S-4) 8. Schwan, A., Jr. 9. Ramsey, J. C. 10. Wilson, F. C. 11. Thomas, C. R. 12. Graham, W. H. 13. Geiglein.J. E. Commander, Company A Regimental Adjutant (S-l) Regimental Plans and Training Officer (S-3) Commander, Company B Commander, Company D Commander, Company F CADET FIRST LIEUTENANTS Pendleton, E., Jr. Foster, J. H. Nelson, W. O., Jr. Black, J. R. Barker, T. R. Real, R. J. Stokes, W. M„ III S-3, First Battalion Company A S-l, Second Battalion S-4, First Battalion S-4, Second Battalion Regimental Band Company C Allison, 1 . W. Mofrison R. P Clark, L. H., Jt Williams, G. S Zitz, J. S. Lavery, C V. S-3, Second Battalion S-l, First Battalion Company B Company D Company E Burns, E. A. (E) Westetman, W. M. (F) Schoen.C. C, III (B) Menefee, W. P. (Band) Snyder, H. B., Jt. (C) Flemings, F. J., Jr. (E) Dalton, F. P. (A) CADET SECOND LIEUTENANTS 8. Moss, J. S. (F) 9. Fanning. F. G.. Jr. (B) 10. Van Fossen, W. L. (Band) 11. Lamb, L. W. (C) 12. Kaaa, E. W., Jr. (D) 13. Miller, W. J, Jr. (A) 14. Custard, N. L. (Band) Pittman, J. P. (A) Montagna. S. D. (D) Thurmond, J. V., Jr. C Massie, T. (E) Jundr. C. H. (F) Brower, G. H. (D) Tipton, J. A. (C) CADET REGIMENTAL SERGEANT MAJOR Collier, R. E. CADET FIRST SERGEANTS 1. Mixson, J. G. (E) 2. Hammond, L. D. (A) 3. O ' Donohue, W. J., Jr. (B 4. Wh.teheld, E. P., Jr. (C) Moote, R. H. (Band) Kallelis, N. (D) Yon, J. L., Jr. (F) CADET REGIMENTAL SUPPLY SERGEANT Sessoms. O. V. P. Ill 1. Vaughan, W. A. CADET COLOR SERGEANTS 2. Gay, W. A.,Jr, CADET SUPPLY SERGEANTS HurTcutt, W. H. II (A) Sydnor. G W., Jr. (D) Lawrence, H. C. (C) Wiggins, B. E. (E) Musser, J. G. (Band) Powell. T. E. HI (F) Hancock, I. L. Ill (B) CADET SERGEANTS Hargrave, M. I., Jr. (C) Gilmore, W. F. (D) Fletcher, E. C. (E) Peters, P. B. (F) Fox, D. R. II (B) Landis, J. P. (A) Kastnct, G D. (Band) Dickinson, K. K. (E) Mackall, P. V. (B) Price, D. R. (Band) Mathews, C. R. (A) Hunt. R. V. (D) Sullivan, G W. (C) nd) Piggott, J. A. (F) Harden. J. L. (E) Ruber, W. W. (B) Jamison, D. K. (Ba Hays, T. E., Jr. (A) Wills, W. G (D) Paganelli. J. A. (C) Trant, J. H. Ill (F) Avres, B. D., Jr. (E) Fisher. R. L. (B) Nichols, S. E., Jr. (Band) Donnet, E. O. (A) Mackay, R. G. (D) 27. Hammond, F. H. Ill (C) 28. Atkeson. T. L. (F) 29. Warner, H. H. (E) 30. Nuenke, W. L. Ill (B) 31. Niedermavet, G. H. (Bam 32. Fravel, R. K. (A) 33. Long, J. R. R., Jr. (D) 34. Saunders, R. T., Jr. (C) 35. Spivey, J. M. (F) Moody, J. F., Jr. (E) 37. Brisco, J. M. (B) 38. Riddle, F. L, Jr. (Band) 39. Mills, M. R. Ill (A) 36 40. Dicesare, A. N„ Jr. (D) 41. Dick. W. W. Ill (C) 42. Machen, J. L. (F) 43. McKibben, C. F. (E) 44. Wagner, R. E. (B) 45. Brown, R. C, Jr. (Ba 46. Elmore, B. F. Ill (A) 47. Miller, P. O. (D) 48. Kline, F. J. (C) 49. Jean, J. N. (F) d) CADET CORPORALS Edgar, C. E. Ill (D) Talley, E. H. (C) Williams, A. M. (B) Massey, T. K. (A) Smyth, T. J. (F) Hence, G R. C. (E) McMa Wn , S. B. Ill (E) id) Walke . Vaun, W. W, Jr. (Band) Criswell, R. L. (A) Brown, S. N„ Jr. (D) Pai, D. H-C. (C) Johnson. P. E. (F) Takach, G. A. (E) Poteet, J. E. (B) Bishop. G. W. Ill (Band) West, J. C. (A) Payne, J. B. Ill (D) Yon, D. H. (C) Cuthrell, D. W., Jr. (F) l.vanusich, N. E. (E) Gre.uhead, R. N. Ill (B) Robertson, R. B. (Band) Holland, W. E. (A) Henrv, T. A., Jr. (D) Kidwell, W. E. (C) lenkins, R. W., Jr. (F) Keller, C. R. (E) Sayage, L. H. (B) Neglev, H. H. Ill (Band) Schweizer, J. M. (A) Rice, J. D, (D) Duker, R. P. (C) Mason, C. A. (F) Clarke. H. H. H. (E) Harris. G. A. (B) Baldcrson, G. S. (Band) Ttoxler, P. D. (A) Pound, B. W. (D) 43 Culver, R. O., Jr. (C) Best, C. W., Jr. (F) McCabe, L. J. (E) 44. Harshaw, W. G. Jt. (B) 45. Rovet, J. P.. Jr. (Band) 46. Parker, J. C, Jr. (A) 47. Paul), J. T. (D) 48. Gee, W. L. (C) 49. Peters, J. O. (F) 50. Sullivan, J. F., Jr. (E) 51. Day, J. W. (B) 52. Richardson, W. L. (Band) 53. Schlossberg, A.. Jr. (A) 54. Clarke, A. M. (D) 55. Gwathmey, L., Jr. (C) 56. Woolwine, S. E. (F) 57. Williamson. S. L., Jr. (E) 58. Hayes, C. B. (B) 59. Corr, J. W. (A) 60. Schwendinger, C. J. (D) Spragins, T. L., Jr. (C) Woodman, J. B. (F) Fraser, R. C. (E) Carnevale, A., Jr. (B) Arthur, L. L. (A) Lash, A. R„ Jt. (D) Switk, R. X. (C) Sputrier, R. E. (F) Smith, L. A. (E) Kump, W. T. (B) Beamet, J. M. (A) Walters, C. C. (D) Whitehurst, S. W., Jr. ( Meinig, H. R., Jr. (F) Newcomb, F. L. (E) Keefe, W. A. IV (B) Hancock, F. S. (A) Martin, E. V., Jr. (D) Rea, J. M., Jr. (C) Prior, W. A., Jr. (F) 3B ]5S 3r9 THE ATHLETICS More rain and mud. The Corps comes under a heavy barrage of artillery and musket fire as it advances through an orchard just 500 yards from the enemy. While friends fall to the ground around them, the cadets begin to fire on the enemy from the cover of a fence. ¥K Colonel Marion P. E Manager of Athletics Herb Patchin Director of Physical Education and Trainer Tom Joynes Athletic Puhlicity Director Bill Roberts Intramural Director Henry Johnson Assistant Trainer ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION Through the efforts of Col. Marion P. Echols, manager of athletics, VMI has effected many improvements in the Ath- letic Administration and financing. Not only does this individual face the problem of finances and administration, but he is burdened with the scheduling of our entire athletic program. Primarily through the efforts of Colonel Echols the Athletic Council has realized the interest of the individual cadet in intramural athletics, and in giving the so called minor sports the position that they rightly deserve. Suffice it to say that VMI athletics will continue to be an example of fine sportsmanship because of the conscientiousness of this indi- vidual. 3ST 162 3B VMI MONOGRAM CLUB PROVD OF HER. FAME AND READY- IN EVERY TIME OF DEEPEST PERIL • • TO- VINDICATE HER- HONOR ' OR DEFEND HER RIGHTS COL J T L- PRESTON • COL J TL- PRESTON First Ron; L. to R.: Moss, Miller, Hopkins, Johnson, Snyder, Moore (President), Jackson, Mundy, Foster. Higinbotham. McCrary Second Row: Prizzi, McDonald, Pac, Massie, Dillard, Wilson, Nyman, Waring, Warner, Woolwine, Lamb, Sessoms Third Row: Pitkethly, Johnson, Williamson, Savage, Paull, Ray, Johnson, Tolley, Hammond CHEERLEADERS CMTll Kneeling, L. to R.: Long and Thomas Standing: Smyth, Avis, Cordell, and Fox 3B 163 3B FOOTBALL The pigskin skims past the outstretched arms of Bill Elmore in the Tech game 3B 16i 3B THE COACHES The football staff — Head Coach John McKenna finished his third season here this year. Even though he had an un- usually rough and dismal season, the All-America choice at Villanova has gained even greater respect and admiration from the VMI personnel, team, and supporters. He has in- herited a squad of youngsters but has certainly done a com- mendable job with the rebuilding program. Walt Vannoy — now handles the line. This past season he worked hard with the inexperienced freshmen playing on the varsity. As a result of his efforts three of his rookies were playing first string at the season ' s end. Walt did his foot- balling at West Point and did most of the punting for the Black Knights. Clark King — works with the backfield men and helps with the track squad. He is in his fourth year on the VMI staff coming to us from Camp Lejeune where he played and coached. The husky Nebraska native is truly the Athletic Department ' s handy-man ' just about any chore that happens to arise. Jack Null — is in his first year of coaching VMI teams. His primary interest is basketball and baseball. He is the head coach in both sports. A graduate of Richmond he was twice picked on All-State teams. His record as a young coach was the big factor that caught the fancy of VMI folk. helping out with Vannoy 3BT 165 3E Carl LeBourdais The VMI Keydets experienced one of the worst football seasons in the history of the Institute winning only one game in ten starts. Inexperience, lack of depth, and in- juries became the major problems from week to week. The only bright Saturday afternoon of the season came as a result of a one touchdown victory over The Citadel. The men from the Institute played hard and hustling type foot- ball, but each time something happened to keep victory from their grasp. this contest. Lacking a capable starter at quarterback, the Crimson Tide rolled on and managed to turn back the Lexington crew 20-6. VMI held Tulane to a mere six points in the first half, but gave way during the latter stages of the ball game. One of the big blows of the season was felt in this battle, Bobby Jordan the Southern Conference ' s leading punter a year ago, received an injury that sidelined him the rest of the season. TULANE, 1st GAME Coach McKenna had his troubles both before and after GEORGE WASHINGTON, 2nd GAME The Corps followed the team to Roanoke ' s Victory Stadium to get their first look at them. Despite the Line, L. to R.: Paul Janshego. Bill Miller, Lou Farmer, Dick Lyons, Carl LeBourdais, Lake Westfall, Nick Evanusich Backfield: Dale Vaughn, Sam Woolwine, Bill Nebraska, Charlie Lavery Team, First Row, L Second Row: Ross, Marti R.: J.Johnson, Lavery, Westfall, Snyder, Vaughn, Lyons (Cape), J. Foster. Miller, Janshego. Woolwine. Jordan Second Row: Ross, Martin, Moody, Elmore, LeBourdais, Evanusich, McLennan, Swirk, Shepherd, McCabe, Kirkland. Basham Third Row: Sprinkle, Turley, P.Johnson, Rader, W. Foster, O ' Niell, Armstrong, Cunningham, Ruffin, True. Barnett Fourth Row: Dale, McFalls, Inge, Engles, Farmer, Gillespie, Booth, Nebraska, Borst, Anderson, Kasko, Keefer Fifth Row: Machel (Mgr.), Vannoy, McKenna, King, Reynolds (Mgr.) running of fullback Sammy Woolwine and halfback Dale Vaughn, the Colonials managed to score three times and emerge as 19-0 victors. The Keydets moved within the GW 20 yard line three times but fierce line play and a muddy field hampered the scoring. RICHMOND, 3rd GAME Home-Coming Day at VMI brought back the alumni to watch the Keydets in action at W L ' s Wilson Field. Frank Pajaczkowski, Richmond candidate for all-Southern full- back, was the difference between Richmond and VMI as he led the Spiders to a 21-0 victory. This individual scored all three touchdowns including runs of 95 and 65 yards. Freshman Bill Nebraska emerged as VMI ' s new quarter- back and quarterbacked a fine ball game. Three times he brought VMI within Richmond ' s 35 during the first half. Dale Vaughn provided the only highlight of the game eating up considerable yardage while the line play was sparked by Lake Westfall and Captain Dick Lyons. WEST VIRGINIA. 4th GAME The mountaineers completely outclassed the Keydets and ran away with a 47-12 ball game. Even though the Joe Moody- Jim Foster John Johnson Dale Vaughn is brought down after a short gain against Richmond score indicated a considerable gap, the VMI team looked vastly improved over their last three contests. The Moun- taineers had trouble penetrating the VMI secondary and did not manage to strike pay dirt until one minute before the first period ended. VMI scored once in the third period and again in the fourth as a result of some fine running by Joe Moody and Dale Vaughn. Moody grabbed a pitch-out, hipped his way past several tacklers and raced into the end zone. Dale Vaughn duplicated the feat by taking a pitchout and scoring on a 21-yard run. VIRGINIA, 5th GAME VMI journeyed to Charlottesville before 16,000 fans at Scott Stadium and dropped a close 20-13 decision. Charlie Lavery brought the VMI crowd to its feet crashing through the left side of the line and galloping fot a 57 yard touchdown. Bill Miller threw a perfect block on the play that enabled Lavery to touch pay dirt. This run cut the Cavalier lead to one point — 7-6. A few minutes later Virginia scored again, but VMI covered 62 yards in seven plays for another tally. Nich Evanusich made a fine catch of Jim Foster ' s pass and stumbled to Virginia ' s 14. Dale Vaughn later slashed off his left tackle with only 15 seconds in the half, which ended with Virginia leading 14-13. Virginia scored again in the third quarter. VMI gained possession of the ball with two minutes remaining. Three pass plays brought the ball to the 26. With the clock running out Nebraska pitched to Vaughn at the 5, but a mob of Virginia tacklers stopped the halfback. The game ended with VMI on Virginia ' s 5-yard line. DAVIDSON, 6th GAME The Keydets played their first game on VMI ' s Alumni Field for the first time in many years. They played host to Davidson who showed they had a pair of fine passing quarterbacks. Dyke Little, ace hurler for Davidson, opened the VMI secondary many times with his long aerials. Davidson struck for three TD ' s while VMI could only manage one score. Dale Vaughn cracked off tackle early in the fourth quarter to give the Keydets their only score. WILLIAM AND MARY, 7th GAME For the first time during the football season VMI led a football game. The Keydets, followed by the corps to historic Williamsburg, jumped to a 13-6 lead at halftime. Dale Vaughn scored first for the Keydets as VMI took the opening kickoff, and raced 63 yards to score. Vaughn kicked off his left tackle and romped 45 yards. Bill Ne- bill Xehrask Bob Jordan Sam Woolwine 3BT 168 3B kZ Charlie Lavery Buzz Snyder braska converted. The Indians scored later but missed the conversion. In the second quarter, after having two touchdown passes called back on penalties, Sam Woolwine forced his way through the line and raced to the end zone from the 33 to put VMI out in front again. The score at the half was VMI 13-6. William and Mary roared back with fury and as a result of some daring plays by quarterback Secules managed to score twice and win 20-13- opportunity to get started, VMI recovered a fumble as a result of Joe Moody ' s bone-jarring tackle. Woolwine and Vaughn carried once apiece and Jimmy Foster flipped a long aerial to Nich Evanusich which brought the ball to the 3- Foster bucked over and Sam Woolwine converted. The Citadel scored once before the half ended, and VMI had to fight off numerous Citadel bids deep in their own territory to keep possession of the lead. On six occasions the home team drove down inside the LEHIGH, 8th GAME The Keydets journeyed to Bethlehem, Pa., to absorb their eighth straight defeat. Sam Woolwine and Joe Moody were the individual standouts in this contest, but fumbles were the back breakers. VMI lost the ball on the first play of the game and saw little of it the remainder of the after- noon as Lehigh rolled to a 39-0 victory. THE CITADEL, 9th GAME This game was the Keydets ' day to howl, for they finally dented the win column in Chatleston, S. C. It was the first victory after a skeen of eight straight losses dating back to last year ' s 42-0 triumph over the same team. The Big Red scored early with Bill Nebraska climaxing a 65 yard drive by breaking over from the 1. The conversion was good and VMI led 7-0. Before the Citadel had an rs - .c;v 3K Ui9 3B VMI 20 and on five of these drives managed to penetrate inside the 10. But the VMI line showing their most im- pressive defensive display stopped the Bulldogs ' running attack cold. VPI, 10TH GAME For seven minutes this annual Turkey Day clash was all VMI ' s. 24,000 packed Roanoke ' s Victory Stadium to see the 51st contest between the two schools. Taking advantage of early Tech mistakes, the Big Red ran up a 13-0 lead in the first seven minutes of play and appeared headed for another score before a fumble halted them in Gobbler territory. Shortly after the initial kickofF, VMI made its presence felt when freshman quarterback Bill Nebraska intercepted a Tech ball at midfield and returned it to the Tech 40 before he was stopped. Woolwine in two carries picked up 32 yards to the VPI eight yard line. Nebraska later carried the ball over himself for the TD. Freshman tackle Jim McFalls later fell on a fumble. Dale Vaughn picked up 27, and Nebraska hit Paul Janshego with a long pass. The senior end who played with his shoulder in a halter juggled the ball momentarily on the 10 before scampering into the end zone. The tables turned for the worse a short while later, and Tech ' s fleet footed backs started running. Six touchdowns and three extra points later the Tech team left the field on a 39-13 victory. Woolwine follows Dale Vaughn ' s interference against G W Paul Janshego hauls in TD pass against Tech Nebraska plunges over for score against Tech First Row, L. to R.: Cosentino, Gloeckner, Servidio, Basham, Macley Second Row: Gwynn, Baxter, Wood. Krickovic, Adams, McArrhur Third Row: Johnson, True, Kramer, Brandriff, Hall J. V. FOOTBALL The 1956 version of the J. V. football team found ex-varsity star Nick Servidio as coach. Despite weekly scrimmages with the varsity, coach Servidio managed to whip the team into good shape. The Baby Keydets co-captained by Jimmy Johnson and Truman Baxter lost several close games, but were never out of the running. Their most impressive victory was handing George Washington a 19-13 setback. Ray Conk- lin, speedy fullback, scored twice on long runs and John Engles added the third tally with a plunge. Perhaps the best losing effort presented by the rats was in the William and Mary game played in the Pine Bowl at Franklin, Virginia. They fought the heavily favored Jayvees to a 13-13 tie before losing 18-13- With such men as Bud Mease, Truman Baxter, Ray Conklin, and Jimmy Johnson paving the way, the varsity can look forward to some well groomed prospects on next year ' s team. Co-Caprains Jimmy Johnson and Truman Baxrer ' J •Mf  Wool-wine, Moody, and Lavery carry againsr Tech ab HfemiK BASKETBALL Lee Southard flips one in the bucket against The Citac 3P 172 3B With the three top scorers from the previous season graduated, the Keydet Basketballers this year found themselves at the very em- bryonic stages of a rebuilding program. Freshmen and non-lettermen provided the nucleus of the ball club. Only one first classman was on the squad, and this year ' s team was one of the most youthful squads the Institute ever fielded. Youthful Coach, Jack Null, had a great deal of experimenting to do, and without Dick Fencel and Bobby Williamson the team ' s chances looked dim. Don Nyman and Clay Coupland were the two out- standing returning lettermen and both proved their value before the season ' s end. Center: Don Nyman L. to R.: Ross, Cotton, McCleod, Kyle, Southard, Coach Null, Mgr. Reese. Coupland. Coombs. Fiske. La Ensles 3© 173 3B The team began the season with a one point victory over Hamp- den-Sydney, but began to falter as the season wore on. This year ' s story seemed to be the same week after week. The team played well in its first-half play against practically everybody it met, but slowed down in the final quarters, usually bowing to superior depth from the opposition. After wearing out our starting five, the foes then inserted fresh teams of good shooters to run away from us. With more ex- perience behind them and more depth, some of Coach Null ' s problems could be cured next season. The top man in nearly every department was third classman, Clay Coupland. He was top rebounder and led the team in points with a 14.5 average. Captain and Guard Don Nyman was the usual spark of the team with his supreme hustle. This first classman will long be remembered for his defensive ability and his superior dribbling prowess. The other guard was a third classman known around barracks as Turkey . Chuck McLeod was perhaps the most determined defensive man on the court this year as he turned in many creditable perform- ances. AT; Chuck McCleod Don Coombs Chuck Cotton Jim Kyle Jim Lowe Ralph Lawson sinks a free throw. McCleod gets set to grab a loose ball. Nyman gets own rebound and hits for lay-up against The Citadel Forward duties were handled mainly by Don Coombs and Jim Kyle, both of which proved their worth under the backboards and will be back again for another season. Chuck Cotton, a rat, rounded out the quintet at center. Even though the team won but five games, they performed im- pressively, and with Ross, Engles, Lowe. Fiske. and Lawson. coupled with the above men returning for another season, many eyebrows will be raised, as a more experienced team will be in action. BASKETBALL — J m w-. PL J i -4+l4|jltl4 First Row, L. to R.: Drake, Mauphin, Kasko, Coogan. Barnett. Goode. Bishop Second Row: Mgr. Newburger, Kramer, Haynes. Arthur. Hauser. Loth. Guvernator. Walters Coach 3ST 173 Jgr a I 5 . - ■ : ' Jack Witt lashes into a pitch in the Davidson game 38 176 35 «►. The 1956 Baseball season is well underway and the squad has amassed a 4 and 4 won-lost record at the time this article went to press. After a slow start the team has settled down to winning w ays. Jack Null, in his first year of coaching at VMI, is doing a creditable job and has the team improving with each successive contest. Coach Null is assisted by Buz Snyder and Gordon Crockett, stars of last years squad, who are ineligible for play this season. Co-Captaining the team this year are Jack Witt, sparkplug out- fielder, and Jim Foster, ace lefthander of the mound staff. fek ' to m EL B Co-Captain Jack Witt 5 First Row. L. to R.: Maier, McCleod, W. Jordon. R. Jordan, Woolwine, Saffer. Witt, Drake, Thacker Second Row: Swihart, Rhodes, Inge, Ross, Mason, Kerr. Southard, Coombs. Smith. Cowan TbirJ Rou-: Conklin, Stringer, Cavanaugh, Lawson. Feroni, Fall. Baxter. Mease. Heathcote Fourth Row: Coach Null, Manager Allison, Coach Crockett, Co-Captain Fostet, McLennan, Coach Snyder. Manager Tucker. Manager Riddle TT 177 JF Tom Saffer Co-Capt.Jim Foster Cliff Heachcote Wes Rhodes Ray Conklin beats Davidson first baseman to the Bag Bob Ross digs in and starts his swing Neighbors of Witt in the outfield are the able veteran Sam Wool- wine and newcomer Ray Conklin. Backing up this trio are Lloyd Thacker, Dick Smith, and Don Sweihart. The talented infield consists of first classman Tom Saffer at third base; Bobby Jordan at shortstop; Bill Drake at second, and Bobby Ross or Cliff Heathcote at first base — the latter if not pitching. The keystone combination of Jordan and Drake appears to be one of the finest at VMI in years. Catching was to be a toss up between George Manus and Chuck McLennan, until academics forced Manus to the sidelines, thus opening the door for McLennan. McLennan, a Junior, is the most improved player on the team and is hitting the ball with consistency. The mound-staff with Jim Foster, Dusty Rhodes, Bill Jordan Sam Woolwine Chuck McLennan Bob Jordan Bobby Ross stretches to make the put out Cliff Heathcote scores against Davidson Cliff Heathcote, Chuck McCleod, and Tim Maier, have great potential, hitters as Jordan, Saffer, Witt, and Heathcote (the latter of which was Backing these hurlers are Lee Southard and Ralph Lawson who are tops in the Southern Conference last year) forming the nucleus of a first year men. Foster, Jordan, and Heathcote, the front line chuckers, young squad, the outlook is definitely bright. Of course the success of have been highly impressive in their first few starts and are definitely any team Jepends on the stren gth of their bench, and the Keydets do pointing to a successful season. have Qne Ther£ afe at rwQ men m compedtlon for j ob this TU i ■ • , 1 u vi, u year and in most cases the bench is nearly as strong as the starting dub. The hitting has not been quite up to par as yet, however, with such ' JUDO TEAM First Row. L. to R.: Batten, Fuller. Levine. Huling. Rea. Grover. Miller Second Row: Edwards, Sink. Johnson. Justice. Benson. Thomas. Parker 3PT no 3 MINOR SPORTS Massie, Lamb, and Pitkethly are prominent figures in minor sports 3K 180 3B j Fighting some of the roughest competition in the East, Coach Gupton ' s grapplers turned in a vety fine showing as they compiled seven wins and a second in the Southern Conference Wrestling Tourna- ment against four losses to give a good performance for the 1955-56 season. The few losses were more than compensated for by the fine record of the team as they whipped several undefeated teams. Our first victim of the season was the Auburn Tigers, who had been undefeated for the past four years and reigned as the Southeastern Conference Champs for the past nine years. Outstanding in this match was a freshman, Jim Wood, who won the meet for the Keydets in the Coach Oscar Gupcon and Co-Capcains Stu Jones and Tom Massie First Row, L. to R.: Walker, Taylor, Jones (Co-Cape. 1 !, Vaughn, Massie iCo-Capr. ' . Hubbard. MacKay Second Rou: Stillwell, Warner. Davis, Vitagliano, Hunt, Avis, Thurmond. McCown Third Row: Mgr. Selinger, Katorincek, Wood, Coach Gupton, McCready, Woodman. Mcr. Quillen 35T isi 35T m Heavyweight division. Wood was wrestling his first Varsity competition and turned in one of the finest matches of the year. With the victories must also come the losses and the Keydets had some of these too. The first team to down our grapplers were the Black Knights from the Hudson. Always a powerhouse, the Cadets along with some gobblers managed to give VMI two of its four losses. Not letting a couple of set backs dampen their desire to win, they rebounded in fine shape to whip also undefeated Appalachian State Teachers College. Before the season had ended, the Keydets had defeated more out-of-state teams by dropping Davidson, Marshall College, and UNC. Whether in defeat or victory the Keydets always fought hard and they wrestled well through- out the whole season turning in no bad performances. Consistent winners through the season were Ray MacKay and Kirk Hubbard. Stu Jones, one of the Co-Captains, always turned in fine performances as was exhibited by his undefeated record for the season, although he was not able to finish the last four meets of the season because of an injury. Filling in very capably for Jones was captain-elect Dick Hunt who also went undefeated for the remainder of the season while capturing a second in the conference. A Kirk Hubbard Dale Vaughn Jim Vitagliano Tom Massie Stu Jones Ray MacKay Bill Walker Russ Davis shoots for a pi Kirk Hubbard works for a fall With the addition of Dale Vaughn at the mid-season mark, the Keydets picked up their only Conference Champion. Vaughn was a very able heavyweight and with his points throughout the remainder of the season, as well as those contributed by sophomores Jan Woodman and Bruce Baker, the grapplers ended up the year in much better fashion than they started out. Also turning in fine performances during the season was co-captain Tom Massie. It was only through the hard work of the men and the tireless efforts of Coach Gupton, one of the finest in the business, that the team was able to put together such a fine record. The team will lose a few by graduation but they will pick up some fine young prospects from this year ' s freshman team. Coupled with these men, a fine coach and the desire to win the Keydets should be able to equal this year ' s record. Whether they win or lose next year makes very little difference as long as they show the wonderful spirit that this year ' s team presented. WRESTLING rI A c r fi r r ' A,y P V $B ffij ' ( $PW 5, First Row, L. to R.: White, Wood, Hughes, Smith, King, Sprinkle. Fisher, Basham Second Row: Hall, Trayler, VanKessner, Adams, Davis, Martin, Richardson Third Row: Coach Col. Heflin, Coach Massie, Morris, Brighr, Kornegay. Eskridge. Johnson, Griffith Xr 183 3PT SWIMMING TEAM First Row, L. to R.: Whitescarver, Cowan, Woodward, Davenport, Kirwan, Kellog, Keefe Second Row: Alexander, Johnson, Van Fossen, Lamb, Hoyt, Waring, Prizzi, Jackson Third Row: Chadwick, Johnson, Miller, Holderman, Burns, Spivey, Michelson, Hammond Fourth Row: Coach Arnold, Nicolleti, Mittendorf, Cunningham, Trumpore, Gee, Cowan VARSITY SWIMMING Coach Arnold and Co-Captains Bill Lamb and Dick Hoyt VMI ' s swimming team had another successful season, winning the Big Six Meet for the fifth year and the Southern Conference for the third year in a row. The team was led by the new Coach Charles Arnold and Co-Captains Dick Hoyt and Bill Lamb. Captain Dick Hoyt was the outstanding swimmer of the year, going undefeated and breaking the school records in the 200 yd. backstroke and the 200 yd. individual medley. He was ably supported by Fuzzy Van Fossen who broke the school records in the 1500 meters, the 440 yd. freestyle, and the 220 yd. freestyle. Gene Johnson broke the pool and the school records in the 200 yd. orthodox breaststroke. These three performers also won the Southern Conference and Big Six championships in their respective events. The team had an impressive dual meet record of nine wins and three losses, the losses being registered to such national powerhouses as Pittsburgh, Navy, and Bainbridge. Had the team had the services of Jack Stanley, who met a tragic death in an automobile accident, the outcome of the 3B 18+ 3ST swam the 200 yd. individual medley. The orthodox breaststroke saw Gene Johnson leading the pack followed by Penn Whitescarver and Bill Keefe. Tiger Jackson was a backstroker convert! free style who did well. Great promise for the future is shown in the backstroke by Rats Kirwin and Old. Contributing breaststrokers were Michelson and Mittendorf. The 440 yd. freestylers who accompanied Van Fossen were the promising Dave Johnson and Flip Miller and graduating Bill Alexander. The 300 yd. medley relay consisted of Joe Spivey, Dick Hoyt, and Pete Trumpore. The 400 yd. freestyle relay which came within 8 10 of a second of breaking the Big Six record was made up of Jack Cunningham, Tony Waring, Dave Davenport, and Pete Trumpore. Among the returning swimmers that rounded out the squad are Bob Burns, Bill Cowan, Frank Hammond, and Jay Woodward. Terry Blankenship is the only returning diver. Hoyt, Van Fossen, Johnson, and three new records Lamb and Prizzi vied for diving honors Bainbridge meet might have been in favor of the Keydets. The meets that were won were not merely a result of theabove mentioned swimmers, but of the Arnold-con- ditioned consistent point winners. Co-captain diver Lamb had an outstanding season and contributed many needed first places. Diver Jack Prizzi was a consistent second place winner. Joe Spivey, next year ' s co-captain, beat everyone in the state in the backstroke except teammate Hoyt. Bruce Haldeman was the outstanding 220 man behind Van Fossen. A newcomer to the team. Jack Cunningham, was a constant winner in the 50 yd. and the 100 yd. free- style events. Tony Waring was Cunningham ' s side- kick in the 50, and sprinters Trumpore and next year ' s co-captain Davenport alternately accompanied him in the 100. Dick Hoyt, Gene Johnson, and Dave Johnson Dave Davenport Jack Cunningham Bill Alexander Bill Van Fossen SWIMMING It is worthy of note that the class of 1956 holds freestyle records, Gene Johnson holds the 200 yd. the majority of the school records. Dick Hoyt, Jack Stanley, and Tony Waring hold the 300 yd. medley relay record, Dick Hoyt holds the 100 and 200 yd. backstroke and 200 yd. individual medley records, Van Fossen holds the 1500 meter, 440, and 220 yd. orthodox breaststroke record. Coach Arnold has a great deal of good returning material and next year ' s team should live up to the reputation of the VMI swimming teams of the past even though eight men are graduating this year. Tony Waring, Al Jackson, and Joe Spivey 3© 186 W CROSS COUNTRY As the 1955 Cross Country season opened many questions were raised to the effect of whether or not the VMI Harriers were going to live up to the usual high standards set by other teams coached by Major Cormack. Could the team find men to replace the likes of Angle and Bourke was another big question? These questions were soon to be answered as the season got under way. Led by such men from last year ' s squad as Dave Pitkethly, Al Jackson, Howard Savage and Jerry Paull plus as- sistance from newcomers Harry Ray and Bill Fravel the team lost only one regular meet. This was to Georgetown University, a nationally ranked team. Even this meet was a close one. The team went on to win the Big Six title after the close of the regular season only to lose the Southern Conference to William and Mary by one point. With the season over for the rest of the team Pitkethly left Thanksgiving week end to run in the NCAA meet held at East Lansing, Michigan. There he finished 18th against a field containing the country ' s best runners. Coach Cormack and Captain Al Jackson CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM Front Row, L. to R.: Pitkethly, McDonald, Pac, Harden, Jackson, Puall. Savage. Dillard. Ray Back Row: Orebaugh, Leung, Baillio, Decker, Mgr. Wilson, Coach Cormack. Mgr. Wooten. Chick. Gontmm, Fravel. Johnson, Nowlin 3C 1ST 3B First Row, L. to R.: Hyatt, Savage, Dunn. Higinbotham, Hopkins, Dillard, Wilson, Machen, Sessoms Second Row: Pac, Fravel. Johnson, Pitkethly, Gontrum, Ray, Gilmore, Moody. Brandriff Third Row: Clarke. Mezzacca, Baillio, Johnson, Kerr, Chick, Griffith, Pitkethly, Whittle Fourth Row: Decker, Conklin, Keefer, Leung, Mease, McGregor, Kirkland, Swihart, Consentino Fifth Row: Moore, Mgrs. Nowlin and Wooten, Coaches Read, Webb, Cormack, Mgrs. Tolley, Wilson, Ru£ INDOOR TRACK With the coming of the indoor track season came the realization that the big men were missing from this year ' s squad and it would be hard to find men to fill their shoes. In late January several men journeyed to Washington, D. C, to participate in the Evening Star Games. The next meet was the VMI Winter Relays in which we faired very well. This meet which was originated by Coach Cormack several years ago has become one of the leading in- door meets of the South. This meet was followed by the Big Six and Southern Conference meets. The team finished third in both these meets. On the last week end of February the team went to Raleigh, North Carolina, to participate in the ACC Non- Conference Meet. Here VMI who was defending champion finished fifth against the leading track teams of the South. A few bright spots on the team were Bill Dunn in the pole vault, John Machen in the high jump, Dave Pitkethly in the mile and two mile, Fritz Wilson in the sprints and Captain Bob Hopkins in the hurdles and quarter mile. L. to R.: Hop Hopkins, Bill Higinbotham, Jim Dillard, Van Sessoms, Dave Pitkethly, Fritz Wilson 3B 188 3P - Bill Higinbotham and Jim Dillard set the long distance pace OUTDOOR TRACK This year ' s team which is lacking in depth has several good front line stars. In the field events are Duke Johnston in the javelin, Bill Miller and Bill Galvin in the discus, John Machen in the high jump and Bill Dunn in the pole vault. As for the running events there is a brighter outlook. In the sprints we have Fritz Wilson and Art Brandriff and in the hurdles captain Bob Hopkins and Onza Hyatt are expected to take the laurels. The middle-distance department is headed by Van Sessoms, Bill Higin- botham, and Jim Lowe. In the distances, the only department in which the team has runners to spare fans will see such runners as Al Jackson, Howard Savage, Harry Ray, Frank Gilmore, Jerry Paull and Bill Fravel pushing Dave Pitkethly for first place. How this team will do only time will tell. Thev have a very rough schedule ahead including such teams as Quantico and Georgetown University be- fore they defend their Big Six and Southern Con- ference titles in May. One thing you can be sure of though and that is that this team will do its very best to live up to the high standards set bv previous VMI track teams. First Row, L. to R.: Johnson, Savage, Dillard, Dunn, Wilson, Hopkins, McCrary, Machen. Higinbotham. Jackson Second Row: Pitkethly, Hyatt, Sessoms, Whittle, Gilmore, Lowe, Miller, Coogan, Ray, Paull, Brandriff Third Row: Berggren, Bishop, Rugh, Nebraska, Gontrum, Johnson. Elsarelli. Goode. McGregor. Prizzi. Kasko. Leung Fourth Row: Galvin, Moore, Fravel, McCabe. Decker, Sprinkle, Gloeckner. Kirkland, Trumpore, Pitkethly. Keefer Fifth Row: Mezzacca. McFalls, Wood, Mgrs. Wooten and Nowlin, Coaches Read, Cormack, Mgrs. Wilson, Tolley, Adams. Richardson. Krickovic, Ba liiiiriliilliiMttiiB First Row, L. to R.: Co-Capt. Brower, Kemp, Co-Capt. Moore, Hale, Spraggins, Talbot Second Row: St. George, Petets, Coupland, Cotton, King, Wiggins, Hayes, Hobson GOLF With probably the coldest Spring in many years, the Golf team was slow rounding into shape and lost most of their early matches. With the season half gone, the team has high hopes of finishing fast and landing near the top of the con- ference teams in the coming Big Six and Southern Conference tournaments. The team is practically composed of under- classmen, with the exception of George Brower and Dick Justice. The top six was composed of one senior, three juniors, one sophomore, and one freshman. With such men as Doug Talbot, Phil Peters, John St. George, Bo Spraggins, and John Kemp re- turning, the nucleus for next year ' s team is provided and Coach Echols hopes it will be a strong one. TENNIS For the first time in several years the tennis team has been strong in depth. Built around a nucleus of returning lettermen, including Co-Captains Bill Stokes and Bill Emerick and third classman Sterling Williamson, the team has counted heavily on the assistance of rats. Fourth classmen Johnny Engels and Jack Barnett have shown great promise. First classmen Chuck Aulick and John Tipton have also been a great asset to this year ' s squad. Center, L. to R.: Co-Capts. Bill Emerick and Bill Stokes Rear: Kellog, Vermillion, Barnett, Aulick, Engles, Tipton, Williamson TH| HtA. LTH 9 First Row, L. to R.: Klemenbo, Hefler, Adams, Edgar, Leach, Culver Second Row: Neroni, Williams, Angolia, Vail, Norvell, Jenkins RIFLE TEAM This year the rifle team took second place in the Southern Conference Rifle Tourney — this feat having been accomplished by a team comprised primarily of third classmen and rats. With the experience ac- quired by these marksmen, next season should prove to be equally as abundant in success and progress. There will be no losses because of graduation to im- pair further progress. Next year the team will be coached by Sergeant Facemire, who has been assisting Sergeant Driskill with the coaching duties. Sergeant Driskill has coached the rifle team for the past three years, and has brought the team from obscurity to one of the more successful teams at the Institute. FENCING TEAM Even with three new members this year (Jimmy it will be in a position to schedule matches with Jean, John Marks, and Jimmy Piggott) the fencing several nationally recognized teams, team was undefeated for the third consecutive year. ,,„, 1 Opponent VMI This record was kept intact by the dependability n _ VM1 1( 5 of Paul Sectman, Charlie Jundt, and Jose Chioco. NC State 6VS— VMI. . GWU 11 —VMI 16 The team hopes that it can be recocnized as a NC State 9 , , v ... UNC 6 ' 2— VMI 20 ; varsity sport in the near future. With this recognition ama 10 —VMI 17 Chioco. Sectman. Capt. Jundt. Piggott. Jean .Ui , INTRAMURALS During the past year, the intramural program at the Institute continued on the same high level it has maintained for the past several years. Mr. Bill Roberts is solely responsible for the interest in intra- murals shown by the cadets since he be- came the director of intramural athletics. Mr. Roberts works through one man from each company, the intramural man- ager, and can stimulate more interest this way. This policy further insures that each company is represented on the days they are scheduled to play. The seven companies compete in all major sports and such minor sports as volleyball, ping pong, water polo and track. The company with the most points at the end of the year is declared cham- pion and credit is given the company in Garnett-Andrews competition. The player with the most points for participation is awarded a silver trophy during the finals award ceremony. At the completion of each intramural football season men are chosen from the intramural teams to repre- sent their respective battalions in the annual Blood Bowl game. This game is played for charity and the pro- ceeds are turned over to the Christmas Basket Fund. This year the Second Battalion emerged as 13-7 victors. BLOOD BOWL CHAMPIONS First Row, L. to R.: Barker. Kaaa, Saffer, Alex, Kirchmier. Williams. Bossard Second Row: Mundy, Wolfe, McKennon, Vaughn. Brawner. Arperc, Undercoffer. Brickner Third Row: Gilmore, Kallelis, Glendy, Moss. Ymiolek Fourth Row: Ashley. Snoz, Berger. Meyer, Parker. Mack, Coaches Foster and Westfall THE ACTIVITIES Either retreat or advance — there can be no middle ground now! The order is advance and cadets with fixed bayonets charge the Yankees. Still in parade alignment, colors waving proudly, the corps attacks to the very mouths of the Federal cannon and overruns the enemy. S S Seated: Graham, Blair, Weir (Vice President), Holsinger (President), Schoen (Treasurer), Witt (Busi- ness Manager), Johnson, Edgar Standing: Sydnor, Fabella, Smyth, Avis, Dunn, Reinstein, Fox, Holland HOP COMMITTEE Under the able supervision of Colonel Tutwiler, the Hop Committee has provided the Corps with a series of outstanding dances again this year as usual. It has brought bands of the calibre of Ralph Marterie and Les Elgart to the Institute. Its task is a difficult and time-consuming one, but one well appreciated by the Corps. Hop Holsinger takes down the decorations George Weir poses by his backdrop for Midwinters XT ]9(i 3C SNAPS 3BT ii 7 38T I fi w csuwke lAJD The biggest moment of our second class year, when we finally got that lump of gold symbolizing all that VMI meant to us in tradition and in the ties of friendship among our class; that week end was a long to be remembered one. The stately, im- pressive figure, the hundred dollar kiss under the arch, the class parties are all part of this wonderful week end. 3B 198 3Br J l _ R ! • «= f — L f 1 r V Larry Bowen and Rufus Morison Co-Editors P P i ASSOCIATE EDITORS Top Row: Chuck Aulick, Clubs; Wes Foster, Corps; Tom Saf fer. Sports; Mac Spears, Activities; George Weir, Art SottomRou:- Jerry Hale, Gaylord Williams, Classes; Windy White, Pop Kays, Out- rage THE IS As is the case with all the publica- tions, the staff of the Bomb has burnt midnight oil many a night in order to meet printing and engraving deadlines. As is not the case with the other publi- cations, however, the Bomb is a long range project with very little visible signs of progress until the finished product is produced at the end of the year. EDITORIAL STAFF Seated: Fester, Weir, Bowen, Morison, Saffer, Hale Standing: Real, Sessoms, Peters, Hammond. Aulick, McCormack, Parker, Wills, Edgar Eddie Thompson Circulation Manager John Geiglein Advertising Manager Bill Woodward Business Manager 56 BOMB First Classmen shoulder the greater part of the responsibility in compiling the annual, but underclassmen are given an oppor- tunity to gain experience, and their re- sponsibilities are being increased to prepare them more fully for putting out future Bombs. Working on the annual can be a pretty thankless job at times. However, a great deal of valuable experience can be gained both in the business and editorial divisions, as well as in the coordination of the two, a task which requires the cooperation of everyone on the staff. BUSINESS STAFF Seated: Graham, Geiglein, Woodward, Thompson, Farthing Standing: Vaughan, Hyatt, Moore. Parker, Jamison JERE REAL Editor Second Semester THE VMI Next year ' s staff plans their layout While the Cadet as a student news- paper is more or less the official voice of the Administration of the Institute as well as the Corps of Cadets, it is at the same time a journalistic effort complete within itself on the part of its staff. The men who voluntarily give their time 1 if EDITORIAL STAFF Seated: Ramsey, Zitz, Saffer, Real, Hannay, Duiguid Standing: Lo, Lash, Morison, Black, Peters, Shibut, McCormack, Foster, Weir, Quinlan, Willis J Jim Hannay Editor First Semester Bill Salsgiver Ci nil Lit ion Manager Don Macleay Business Manager :adet and energies to produce the Cadet give up their own time in the midst of an already filled schedule to work on the paper. While the rewards are essentially those intangible ones rather than material, all of the staff feels that they benefit from their work in one way or the other. This year with the advent of a new editorial policy under the editors, Jim Hannay and Jere Real, the Cadet has under- gone a series of experiments both in layout and content. This was not without certain repercussions, of course, and led to con- troversy a number of times. The Cadet emerged, we hope, as a better publication journalistically due to this policy and created new interest and excitement both at the Institute and away. BUSINESS STAFF Seated: Wiltshire. Macleay, Salsgiver Standing: Emmerich, Camper Staff discusses Finals issue THE VMI TURN-OUT EDITORIAL STAFF Seated: Barinowski, Weir, Nicoletti Standing: Morison, Zitz, Spears Jim Weintrob Business Manager The Turn-Out, VMI ' s humor and literary magazine, after a few set-backs, forged ahead to mold a good year from the debris of destruction. Often said to be as funny as the Divine Comedy , The Turn-Out holds an im- portant place in the hearts of the Corps of Cadets. The Turn-Out appears in the general vicinity of every dance and many a copy graces the shelves of a cadet ' s date. This year ' s Ring Figure issue, tracing the history of the second class ring, was especially important as a documentary. VMI ' s own Aero- pagitica had a rough but fruitful year, thus proving the maxim that friction polishes fine gems. BUSINESS STAFF Sealed: Palme, Weintrob. Cohen Standing: Snyder, Morrison. Shipley A GRATIFYING SPECTACLE : AN HONOR TO -OVR-COVNTRY AND OVR STATE : OBJECTS OF- HONEST- PRIDE TO THEIR- IN.STRyCTORSAND- FAIR SPECIMENS- OF CITIZEN SOLDIERS : ATTACHEDTO THEIR NATIVE STATE PROVD OF HER FAME AND READY- IN ■ EVERY TIME- OF DEEPEST PERIL TO V1LLDICATL HERJHONOR OR DfFEND HER RIGHTS- - - THE GLEE CLUB The handsome eighty-voice VMI Glee Club is considered one of the top choral groups in the East and South. During its twenty years of life, it has developed into a well-rounded musical organization which has become an integral part of cadet life, one of the most active singing organizations in the country, and the most popular extra-curricular activity at VMI. The Glee Club has appeared in con- certs in virtually all the cities of Virginia, and in many of its smaller towns, as well as in New York, Baltimore, Washington, and many service installations and hos- pitals, in addition to radio and television work. It has also made a record album with RCA Victor. Notable among the 1955 concerts was the club ' s appearance as the featured entertainers before Presi- dent Eisenhower at the Presidential Ban- quet presented by the Radio and Tele- vision Correspondents ' Association in Washington, with the leading top brass and high governmental officials of the nation cheering. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Captain Owen. Snapp (Vice President), Nelson (Business Manager), (Secretary), Colonel Dillard, Waring. Stokes (President) 3P 20G JB THE COMMANDERS The VMI Commanders, composed of cadets only, provides a wide variety of music that has proven most satisfying and enjoyable for scholastic and colle- giate dances and other entertainments throughout Virginia and the surrounding territory. This year the orchestra has played engagements at Hollins, Washington and Lee, Sullins, Westhampton, Hood, and Radford Colleges. Also the Commanders were featured at the Home-Coming Hop and Mid-Winters here at VMI. The Band specializes in providing smooth danceable music similar to the style made famous by the old Glenn Miller Orchestra. Its repertoire consists of many of the currently popular selections and a number of the favorite standards. The orchestra not only enables the musically inclined cadets to earn a little extra money but also pro- vides quite a bit of enjoyment and relaxation for them. ob Irby Business Manager Jack Christie, piano; Greg Taylor, vocalist; Dick Logan, guitar; Sam Witt, bass; George Niedermayer. Robin Sommers. Mike Maupin. Pete Riddle, Tex Carr, saxaphones; Joe Moore, drums; Russ Chew, trombone; Paul Rover, Bill Menetee leader . trumpers. Not Pictured — Capt. C. H. Webb (Adviser I 3© 207 3© THEHEALTHFVLANBWJEASAW ABODE -QF-A-CRO D OF HONORABLE YOVTHS PRESSING VPTHEH]LLOFSCIENCE -WH- NOBLE EMVtATlON AGRAT1FYING SPECTACLE: AN HONOR- TOOVRCOVNTRYANDOVR STATE : OBJECTS OF HONEST PRIDE TO THEIR IN,STRyCTORS AND FAIR SPECIMENS OF CITIZEN SOLDIERS : ATTACHED TO THEIR NATIVE STATE PROVD OF- HER- FAME AND READY IN EVERY TIME- OF DEEPEST PERIL ■ • TO VINDICATE HER- HONOR OR DEFEND HER RIGHTS • - AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS The Firsts sight across the parade ground E. Pendleton President F. H. Hammond Vice President J. F. Moody Secretary The American Society of Civil Engineers is an association composed of professional engineers from all over the United States. So that college men may learn about their future profession, student chapters of the ASCE have been founded in most engineering colleges. At VMI, all first, second, and third class civil engineers are members of the student chapter. Almost every week, sometimes more often, the chapter sponsors a lecture, a movie, or a field trip. The first classmen in particular hear many outside speakers, who help to guide the cadets in planning the future. Field trips offer men of all three classes a chance to see the practical accomplishments of civil engineering. Be- sides the meetings on the Post, the student chapter sends delegations to many local and national meetings of engineering organizations. Each year all student chapters of the ASCE are rated on the basis of their activities. The VMI chapter has received an excellent rating more times than any other student chapter in the United States. 3B 208 3B AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS Captain Lyttle directs a set of expetiments W. M. Wilson Pn idenl C. C. SCHOEN Vice President P. G. WlNOATK Board Member The VMI Student Branch of the AIEE was chartered May 1, 1920. In the past thirty-six years this organization ' s chief objectives have been; first, to foster those qualities needed by the engineer which are not fully cultivated in the classroom; second, to broaden the student ' s acquaintance with the engineer- ing world outside the classroom; and third, to pro- vide an organization in which the technical develop- ments and ideas of students in their academic years can receive recognition. This year W. M. Wilson, chairman; C. C. Schoen, vice-chairman; and M. I. Hargrave, secretary, have helped fulfill the first two of these objectives by planning appropriate field trips and technical film presentations. The last of the organization ' s objectives is fulfilled by the Student Technical Paper competition held every year. This competition is the last step in the AIEE ' s plan to aid the student in his efforts to become an engineer. PROVD OF HER FAME AND READY- IN EVERY TIME OF DEEPEST PERIL TO VINDICATE • HER- HONOR- OR- DEFEND ■ HER- RIGHTS - COLJ-TL- PRESTON ft 3K 209 3© AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY Colonel Ritchey examines senior thesis work C. W. Abell President R. E. Collier Secretary The VMI Chapter of the American Chemical So- ciety has been fortunate this year in having many excellent speakers from leading industries and research laboratories who have presented to the cadets an excellent view of current scientific development. Some of the subjects have consisted of information dealing with inorganic chemistry applied to medicine, syn- thetic fiber development, tobacco research, and molten salts at high temperature. The VMI Chapter of the American Chemical Society consists of all chemistry majors of the first, second, and third classes. These talks provide the student with an excellent opportunity of familiarizing himself with the different fields in Chemistry, and thus helps him to decide which field or branch he is interested in. 3© 210 3© Captain Reeves helps in study of Bacteria VIRGINIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE F. W. McKinnon President R. M. Fencel Vice President H. C. HUNEYCUTT Secretary The VMI Chapter of the Virginia Academy of Science is by far the most important organization to the men who are studying the pre-medical curriculum. At different intervals during the year, speakers were brought in from the various scientific fields related to Biology. The faculty adviser. Captain Gupton, worked with the officers to acquire the speakers and plan for the state-wide meeting held in May. This year it was in Richmond and VMI sent a large delegation. We members of the graduating class sincerely hope the club will continue to grow and aid the future doctors of our country. COLflTL- PRESTON SB 211 SB WJLJ ' 1 ' ]_• KK-tilUN PHYSICS CLUB Colonel Newman explains X-Ray diffraction J. M. Dillard President A. A. Muehlhausen Vice President J. C. McCrary Secretary R. O. Culver Treasurer The physics course was installed in the VMI cur- riculum in 1949 and has grown slowly since then. Its objective is to connect the studies of the physics students with some of the applications in this field of work. This year the program included a speaker from Oak Ridge, a professor from the Virginia Institute for Scientific Research, a former VMI cadet now em- ployed in atomic energy work, as well as several movies on high altitude research and nuclear reactors. In the future the Physics Club plans to take trips to various establishments in nearby communities where research in physical sciences is being carried on to further stimulate their interest. 35 212 35 f 4 t ■ - Major Wilson gives a lecture in Military History HISTORY CLUB J. S. ZlTZ President J. R. JUSTICE Vice President R. T. QuiNLAN Secretary R. J. Real Program Chairman The VMI History Club was organized with the purpose in mind of furthering cadets ' knowledge and cultivating their interest in the many and varied fields of history. This is accomplished through banquets at which guest speakers are invited to speak on some topic dealing with history, trips to battlefields, mu- seums, and historical points of interest throughout Virginia and Washington, D. C. Although primarily for history majors, the club is open to all cadets interested in history. The History Club is not one of the oldest clubs active in barracks, but through the efforts of Major Chester Goolrick it has grown and will continue to grow. COL-J-T-L- PRESTON a o p. ft f ft ,h%U itiSi% 3P 213 3W COLJTL- PRESTON ENGLISH SOCIETY J. T. Witt President R. J. Bready Vice President G C. Taylor Program Director The English Society is the newest departmental club to be formed at VMI. The club ' s newness has not hampered it in any manner, for interest in its activities is at a peak. Most departmental clubs have re- stricted their membership to members of their respective departments, but the Eng- lish Society is open to any man having an interest in music, art, astronomy, and all forms of culture. All the members have enjoyed the social gatherings and speakers sponsored by the Society. What the future will bring this club no one knows, but interest and enjoyment will be with it certainly. The Firsts bone up for Col. Dillard 3B 214 3P INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CLUB W. M. Westerman President P. K. Taylor Vice President F. C. C. Lo Program Chairman The existence of the International Relations Club at the Virginia Military Institute has but one purpose which is to arouse and to maintain an interest in Foreign Affairs among the members of the Corps of Cadets. The club functions along with the De- partment of Political Science, and it pro- motes international understanding outside of the classroom by means of presenting speakers who are prominent in the field of international relations, showing films por- traying a variety of countries, and partici- pating in joint meetings with the IRC of • different colleges. The event of greatest j qP -. interest is the annual convention or the 1m w Association of International Relations - 1 Clubs of which VMI-IRC is a member. - That the importance of this organization is recognized can be shown by the fact that it is subsidized by VMI. The mem- bers are very proud of the existence of v this Club. Westerman, Lo, and Taylor plan coming programs 3B 215 3W OFFICERS OF THE GUARD ASSOCIATION COLJWTL- PRESTON The OGA, composed of all the 1st Class Privates on the OG roster, functions as an aid to the General Committee as a student governing body, concerning itself with the discipline of the Rat Class. Its responsibility is carried out by the OGA Committee, elected from the various companies. The present members of the Committee are: Wes Foster — President, Ralph Gibson— A Co., Russ Stewart — B, Ken Reese — C, Randy Knipp— D, George Penn — E, Don Pearce — F, Ron Beebe —Band. THE ARMED FORCES CLUB SPECIMENS- OF CITIZEN SOLDIERS ATTACHED TO THEIR NATIVE STATE PROVD OF HER FAME AND READY IN EVERY TIME OF DEEPEST PERIL TO VINDICATE ijER- HONOR JgR ' DEFEND HER RIGHTS a. r? 9 o p. , , •• .vi- ' -- J ± - ; ' v .--: ' r«fe_. Jr. ,„ --! o v The Armed Forces Club, the largest club in barracks, is composed of cadets representing all branches of the ROTC. The purpose of the club is to give its members an insight into all the services, thereby helping the cadets to understand more fully the part which his branch of the service is to play in the over-all functions of the Armed Forces. G. E. Penn President L. H. Clark Vice President J. B. Pipkin Treasurer C. J. Schweninger Secretary J. G. Mixson Chairman of Planning Committee XT 21fi 35T TIMMINS MUSIC SOCIETY i The Timmins Society has as its primary duty the care and improvement of the Timmins Memorial Music Room, the classical music library established by the parents of John W. Timmins in memory of their son, who was killed in Korea. Under the capable guidance of Colonel Lancaster, the club has participated actively in the Rockbridge Concert Series, as well as maintained the music room. F. C. C. Lo President L. H. Bowen Vice President J. S. ZlTZ Secretary R.J. KAYE Music Room Director RELIGIOUS COUNCIL Although the VMI Religious Council has carried out various works and functions throughout the year, probably the three most important events sponsored by the Council were the New Cadet Picnic, the Religious Emphasis Week, and the opening of a Religious Room located in barracks. This Religious Room is open to all cadets and cadet religious organi- zations, to be used for the purpose of Bible and religious study, and prayer. C. W. Abell President J. W. Esler Vice Prt P. O. Miller Treasu rer 3B- 217 3KT ARCHEOLOGY CLUB The Archeology Club was established in 1953 under the direction of Colonel R. P. Carroll and Captain J. H. Reeves. Since that time, the club has been engaged in a study of the American Indian tribes which inhabited the State of Virginia. Extensive excavations of former Indian campsites have yielded enough material for the establishment of the Club ' s own museum located in the old hospital building. B. C. Johnson President J. M. Brisco Vice President W. J. Walker Treasurer CADET WAITERS ' 55 AND ' 56 The Cadet Waiter System was instituted at VMI only a few short years ago to aid cadets who need financial assistance to complete their cadetship. The system has improved tremendously during its short history as the new waiters each year have benefited from the mistakes of previous years, and it is hoped that still more improvements may be realized by the new cadet waiters when they assume their duties. P. G. Wingate Head Waiter W. Wainwright Assistant Head Waiter 3B 218 3GT BAPTIST STUDENT UNION A. C. BURNHAM President R. D. McCormack Vice President J. B. ROYER Treasurer CANTERBURY CLUB E. Pendleton President W. F. Tatum Vice President H. Y. Dean Treasurer LUTHERAN CLUB J. W. Esler President J. W. Emmerich Vice President R. S. Trandel Treasurer W 219 3B METHODIST CLUB J. E. Snead President C. H. Caldwell Vice President R. L. Davis Treasurer NEWMAN CLUB F. C. C. Lo President J. Vitagliano Vice President C. J. SCHWENDINGER Treasurer WESTMINSTER FELLOWSHIP B. D. DUNSETH Vice President R. B. Robertson Secretary 3B- 220 3S- LYNCHBURG CLUB R. S. Knipp President G. E. Murray Vice President R. J. King Treasurer RICHMOND CLUB L. H. Clark President J. E. POTEET Vice President G. C. Guvernator, III Treasurer ROANOKE CLUB J. M. DlLLARD President G. M. Mundy Vice President C. V. Fox Treasurer 35 221 35 SOUTHSIDE VIRGINIA CLUB R. C. Irby, Jr. President J. A. Tipton Vice President T. H. Elmore Treasurer SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA CLUB E. G. Thompson President F. G. Farthing Vice President J. M. Brisco Treasurer TIDEWATER CLUB L. B. Belsha President J. A. Prizzi Vice President J. P. Moore Treasurer 3P 222 3B- TEXAS CLUB J. V. Thurmond President C. V. CORDELL Vice President L. D. Meyer Treasurer DEEP SOUTH CLUB P. W. Foster President F. W. McKiNNON Vice President J. B. Mack Treasurer AMATEUR RADIO CLUB L. E. Frase President D. W. McCarty Vice President T. R. Barker Secretary  • 223  RIDING CLUB F. J. Kline President J. R. Black Vice President K. H. Markiewicz Treasurer PILOTS CLUB J. L. McGeorge President E. P. Whitfield Vice President W. E. Hardy Treasurer MUSKET TEAM W. O. Child Team Captain R. D. McCormack Adjutant R. O. Culver Drill Instructor HOSPITAL STALL Mrs. Mary Arehart Mrs. Audrey Parsons Miss Elizabeth Lucas LIBRARY STAFF Miss Mildred Whitesell. Mrs. Frances Camper, Miss Anzolecte Gadsden, Miss Margaret Jones (Librarian . Mis Catherine Mann Not Pictured: Miss Elizabeth Knowles (Assistant Librarian). Mrs. Hildegarde Jones 3ST 225 3T nrmv-r. fat ku  kv- r T 22,6 3W It ' s An Oufrauio VMI BUILDS LEADERSHIP BE A LEADER Join the ranks of rhe world ' s most famous and select group of the military elite. Be a VMI cadet. Become a part of the proud in- stitution which has produced such great men as Ghengis Khan, Na- poleon, Julius Caesar, Ramses II, King David, and many others. OUR LEADER Some of The Boys reviving the old sport Big Dogs on the post and a little dog. L. A. Beach anyone? Hoss: Ah wins. ' ' Shorty: What ya got? Hoss: Three eights and a pair of kings. Shorty: No ya don ' t, Ah wins! Hoss: What ya got? Shorty: Pair of fives and a razor. Hoss: So you does. How come you is sooo lucky? But you don ' t understand, she explained to the usher as he led her down the orchestra aisle, I have a box seat. Just keep your coat on. the usher advised, and no one will notice it. You were away without official leave. the comman- dant barked at the rat. Why? Well, sir. the harrassed rat began, my first day at VMI we were issued combs, and that afternoon all my hair was cut off. The next morning they issued us tooth brushes, and that afternoon the dentist pulled six of mv teeth. The following day. I was issued an athletic sup- porter. That ' s when I felt it was time to leave. Why did you push Charlie Dog aw.iv? He wasn ' t going to bite you. I know. But he lifted up his leg to kick me. 3B 229 3 Don ' t step on that hat. there might be a tac officer under it Remnant of the Old Corps ' You figure this one out. (We couldn ' tli am a D a D a d a d a a i i A 2nd and his date entered a bar and took seats just below the TV set. What ' ll you have? asked the bartender. Make mine a martini, the girl replied. Martini, repeated the barkeep, marking the otder down on his pad. What about the fruit? Oh, he doesn ' t drink, she answered. The boy nudist tutned to the girl nudist and said, Don ' t look now. but I think I ' m falling in love with you. A wise woman is one who makes her husband feel as if he is the head of the house, when he is actually only the chairman of the entertainment committee. A street-walking acquaintance of ours has a new slogan that ' s certain to revolutionize her trade: It ' s a business to do business with you. There is no such thing as a good girl gone bad. It ' s just a bad girl found out. SB 230 35 Confidentially Bill Mears caught stealing nickles from the news- stand President of 1st Class accepted at Eastern State for graduate study Calm before the storm at VMI fraternity row Alan Ladd caught masquerading as Assistant Com- mandant at VMI. ■ Even the Commandant can ' t nsure out this relationship Jere Real found keeping harem on fifth stoop! VMI football team discovered caking bribes! SB 231 3B 1 VMI idl«g OUt f acr c i , Sex: The most fun one can get out of life without laughing. Come Across: A commonly used expression ever since the invention of twin beds. THREE WAYS TO END A CONVERSATION AT DINNER 1. Ask the lady on yout right if she ' s married. Should she say Yes, ask her if she has any children. If she says No, ask her how she does it. 2. Ask the lady on your left if she is married. If she says No, ask her if she has any children. 3. Ask the lady across from you if she has any children. If she says Yes, ask her if she is married. 4v 6. fa A , ' ' ' ?! o Vs 7. W 232 3B Recently a newlywecl couple were enjoying their honeymoon at infamous Stevesville Motel in the Shrine City of the South, Lexington. On the sixth evening they walked into the spacious dining hall, and the sprite young thing turned to her husband and said, You know what I like, darling. He replied, I know, dear, but we must eat sometime. FlVE-YEAR-OLD: Daddy, why can ' t I go out and play like the other kids? Father: Shut up and deal! Corporal of the Guard: Sir, there ' s a woman outside who needs food and clothes. Officer in Charge: her in. Give her some food and send Height of Disappointment: The cow that backed into the Bull Durham sign. Rat: Is this ice cream pure? Clarence: Pure as the girl of your dreams. Rat: Give me a pack of Luckies. Hn« 0VER ANSWERS TO DROODUiS 1. Used cake of soap in the main sinks 2. Aerial view of Colonel Kerlin 3. Button popping off a pair of white ducks 4. Stevesville as viewed from the air 5. Four stoop dogs leaving in four different directions 6. CWO Swiecki leading the band from behind corner 38 2.a 3S 7. Cadet in class on a hop weekend 8. How are you fixed for the weekend? 9. Stonewall Jackson up to his nose in snow 10. Civil Engineer ' s right arm and a Liberal Artist ' s backscratcher 11. Cadets leaving a dance after two hour minimum as seen from above 12. Aerial view of the PX magazine rack when the latest sex arrives THIS MUST BE THE END V A ' -- OUR ADVERTISERS Snapshots and Senior Directory 3© 235 3B 11 J IE I III li (111 ' Bi Hi 81 W ' Bi In Bl I iii Bi s y ; ; «= ( There ' s no better place — no better time, to thank you each and all for your many past courtesies. We sincerely appreciate your valu- able patronage and hope that we may have the pleasure of serving you many more times. To those returning next fall, we ' ll be glad to see you back — to those leaving us for another life, best wishes and good luck! Sincerely, Pres Brown ' s Sport Shop LEXINGTON, VA. P. S. Remember to write us for college novelties and gifts. Mail orders are filled promptly. E WING ' S STUDIO Official Photographer For The 1956 Bomb LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA 3B 2S7 3© REGISTERED JEWELER— AMERICAN GEM SOCIETY «, Among the many VMI men who have purchased their engage- ment rings here Bowen ' s has a reputation for diamonds of ex- ceptional beauty and sound value. Each flawless stone has its own Pedigree — its registration certificate in the American Gem Society. Charge Accounts for Keydets? Of course! ? (Mj m S) BOWEN cJeu e af Company INC. 9th AND MAIN LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA JB 238 3W 1956 DIRECTORY Creed Wills Abell III 215 Virginia Avenue, Staunton, Va. Joseph Chester Adams p 7 Durant Street, Lawrence, Mass. Edward James Alex 265 Cummings Road, Painesville, Ohio William White Alexander 2025 Bucknell Avenue, Charlotte, N. C. Thayer Wesley Allison 1104 Vine Street, East Liverpool, Ohio Charles Eugene Aulick, Jr 1849 Louden Road, Charleston, W. Va. Thomas H. Bankard 30 Spruce Street, Mountain Home, Idaho Robert Gustavus Barinowski 2525 Canterbury Road, Birmingham, Ala. Theodore Roosevelt Barker II Route 2, Roanoke, Va. Jack B. Baugh Tazewell, Virginia Ronald Lee Beebe East Church Street, Chincoteague, Va. Leslie Beeks Belsha, Jr 802 Thayor Street, Norfolk, Virginia Robert Blaine Bittner Box 40, Jennerstown, Pa. John Robert Black Broadway, Va. David Alexander Blair 505 Monroe Street, Martinsville, Va. Bernard Bruce Bossard Danielsville, Pa. Lawrence Hoffman Bowen 405 Madison Street, Lynchburg, Va. James Newton Brawner III 262 W. Wesley Road, N. W., Atlanta, Ga. Robert John Bready 1 Spindrift Lane, Cohasset, Mass. Robert Love Brickner 627 North 5th Street, Clinton, Okla. George Hamilton Brower 428 Granados Avenue, Solana Beach, Cal. Edwin Allen Burns 10144 South Wood Street. Chicago 43. III. Hale Houston Byrd Warm Springs, Va. Dino Giacomo Cademartori Fort Lee. N. J. William Otis Child 1303 South Walter Reed Drive. Arlington. Va. George Mims Clark 4th Street, Newport, Tenn. Linwood Hardy Clark, Jr 3600 Decatur Stteet, Richmond, Va. Gene Arnold Claud Courtland, Va. Grayson Vaughn Cordell, Jr. 629 Yale Street, Houston, Texas Ralph Gordon Crockett 27 Sandon Drive, Asheville, N. C. Vernon Lee Crockett North Tazewell, Va. Norman Lee Custard 6000 North Washington Boulevard. Arlington, Va. Frank Palmer Dalton 101 Hermitage Road. Charlotte, N. C. John Jackson Dickenson Cape Charles, Va. James Malcolm Dillard Route 4, Box 314, Roanoke, Va. Robert Thomas Dooley, Jr Forest Lawn Drive, Salem, Va. Christian F. Dreyer, Jr 1012 Parkway Drive, Bellevue, Neb. Harold Lee Dye Box 12, Richlands, Va. Charles William Emrick 1444 5th Avenue, Fort Knox. Ky. James Wallace Esler, Jr 3133 Connecticut Avenue. N. W.. Washington, D. C. Elisha Jackson Evans, Jr Route 4, Box 203-B, Norfolk. Va. Fred Grey Farthing, Jr 3744 12th Street, Wytheville, Va. Richard Monohan Fencel 205 Race Avenue. Lancaster, Pa. Fritz Firing 7200 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk. Va. Frederick James Flemings, Jr 63 Hampton Street, Aubutn. Mass. 3B 239 3C Compliments of R. F. Trant Distributing Corporation NORFOLK.. VIRGINIA FOR THE BEST IN DINNERS MEET YOUR FRIENDS AT The Southern Inn Picnics Prepared On Request Quick Take-Out PHONE 727 GENUINE ITALIAN SPAGHETTI STEAKS — FRESH SEA FOOD THE WALKER MACHINE AND FOUNDRY CORP. GENERAL FOUNDRY AND MACHINE WORK ROANOKE. VIRGINIA 3P 210 3B 1956 DIRECTORY James Houston Foster 2135 Oak Avenue, Buena Vista, Va. Paul Wesley Foster, Jr 122 East Street, Forest Park, Ga. Bruce Fowler 24 North Boulevard, Richmond, Va. Lawrence Evan Frase 1 730 Redwood Avenue, Baltimore 4, Md, Ronald Lee Frlnks 418 East Luray Avenue, Alexandria, Va. Thomas Hundley Frost Warrenton, Va. John Edward Geiglein 1916 A. Scott Circle, Ft. George G. Meade, Md. Ralph Gibson, Jr Waverly, Va. William Douglas Gottwald, Jr Route 19, Box 185, Richmond, Va. Walter Hopkins Graham 78 South Boxwood Street, Hampton, Va. Paul William Gronroos 1195 Maple Avenue, South Hempstead, Long Island. N. V. George Christian Guvernator IN 3209 Monument Avenue, Richmond, Va. Jerry Watson Hale 495 Ridge Street, Wytheville, Va. James Robert Hannay 6913 Robin Road, Dallas, Texas Ronald Nelson Herring 1424 Buckelew Drive, Falls Church, Va. Donald Baldwin Heslep Fairfield, Va. William Hopwood Higinbotham, Jr 201 St. James Avenue, Suffolk, Va. Ralph Waldo Holsinger III Keswick, Va. William Roberts Hopkins 1315 Washington Avenue, South Boston, Va. Richard Eugene Hoyt 38 Schuyler Heights, Menands, N. Y. Robert Cannon Irby, Jr 706 College Avenue, Blackstone, Va. Alan T. Jackson Rolling Hills, Cal. Paul Charles Janshego 26 Harding Street, Johnstown. Pa. Arthur Harris Jennette 9423 Thornhill Road, Silver Spring, Md. Bob Gray Johnson 616 Atlantic Avenue. Virginia Beach, Va. John Paul Johnson 2415 Avenel Avenue, S. W., Roanoke. Va. Lucius Eugene Johnson, Jr 547 Primrose Way, Louisville, Ky. Harry Francis Jones Honey Brook, Pa. Stuart Pannill Jones, Jr 3119 Cornell Avenue, Dallas. Texas Thomas Raymond Jones 1930 Greenwood Road, S. W., Roanoke. Va. Charles Hamilton Jundt 326 Knollwood Avenue, Douglastown, Long Island. X. Y. James Robert Justice Stuart, Va. Richard Douglas Justice 3107 Oak Lawn Boulevard. Hopewell. Va. Edmund Wailama Kaaa. Jr 3334 Oahu Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu. Hawaii Richard Dan Katorincek 109 Roosevelt Avenue, Clifton. N. J. William Kenneth Kays, Jr Locust Street, Warrenton. Va. Randolph Spottswood Knipp Route 4. Lynchburg. Va. Lon William Lamb 17 Watson Court, Petersburg, Va. Charles Vincent Lavery Kirk Lane, Media, Pa. Franklin Joseph Lisella 10 Barberry Drive, Cedar Bridge Manor, Laurelton. X. I. Richard Francis Lyons 238 Commonwealth Avenue, West Concord. Mass. Joseph Bingham Mack 698 Button Road. X. E.. Atlanta. Ga. Donald Macleay, Jr 318 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Va. 3B 24] 38 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1956 FROM THE MAKERS OF PAL • TREET • SILVER STAR PERSONNA • GEM • BLUE STAR And Other Fine Precision Products AMERICAN SAFETY RAZOR CORP. Staunton, Virginia Irwin Truck Body Equipment Co. ROUTE 35, EATONTOWN, N. J. CUSTOM VAN BODIES — DUMP BODIES LIFT GATES — TRAILERS OF ALL KINDS REFUSE BODIES — FRONT END LOADERS FORK LIFTS W 242 3P - 1956 DIRECTORY James Everett Mann, Jr 1702 King William Road, Richmond, Va. George Albert Manus 2543 East 14th Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. Joseph Anthony Marangi 375 Knollwood Road, Ridgewood, N. J. Thomas Massie Route 2, Lynchburg, Va. FEDERICO Augusto MAURA 57 Pilar Street, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico Douglas Whiteside McCarty 69 Monterey Street, Odenton, Md. Peter Kernan McCrary 422 East Columbia Street, Falls Church, Va. Bruce J. McCreedy 1211 Castile Avenue, Coral Gables, Fla. Kenneth McDonald, Jr 4302 Chesapeake Avenue, Hampton, Va. James Lee McGeorge 341 1 Seminary Avenue, Richmond, Va. Frank Westmoreland McKinnon 7 Prichard Way, Atlanta, Ga. William Warren Mears 4 East Narberth Terrace, Collingswood 7, N. J. William Page Menefee 160 S. Court Street, Luray, Va. Lawrence Daniel Miller 413 Faigle Road, Portsmouth, Va. William Jacob Miller, Jr 3241 Dudley Avenue, Baltimore, Md. Sylvan David Montagna, Jr Box 308, Cecil, Pa. Joseph Albert Moore, Jr 634 Ogontz Street. York, Pa. Joseph Peyton Moore 6141 Creswell Road, Shreveport, La. Jesse Alonzo Morgan, Jr 3216 Griffin Avenue, Richmond, Va. Rufus Morison 445 East Valley Street, Abingdon, Va. Reginald Cleaves Morrison, Jr 408 Cedarcroft Road, Baltimore 12, Md. Richard Perry Morrison 1433 Brookside Drive, Union, N. J. John Stanton Moss 636 South Second Street. DeKalb. 111. Gardner Marshall Mundy 3206 White Oak Road, Roanoke, Va. Jack Lester Myers 3500 Austin Avenue. Richmond, Va. William Olaf Nelson. Jr 2115 Parkside Avenue, Richmond, Va. Anthony Joseph Nicoletti 9 Weir Lane, Locust Valley, Long Island. X. V. Donald Hilding Nyman Acketman Road. Saddle River, N.J. James Hale Overton 6704 Huntington Avenue. Newport News. Va. Jose Rodrigo Pacheco Musmanni San Jose, Costa Rica Benjamin Fitzhugh Parrott, Jr 3112 Somerset Street, Roanoke. Va. Allen Sharkey Pate Coosada, Ala. Donald Earl Pearce 1032 Leckie Street. Portsmouth, Va. Edmund Pendleton, Jr 675 West Main Stteet. Wytheville. Va. George Emmett Penn, Jr 100 East Luray Avenue. Alexandria. Va. John Powell Pittman Capron, Va. John Davis Pointer 4144 48 Street. Long Island City. X. Y. Jack Anthony Prizzi 9403 First View Street, Norfolk, Va. Russell T. Quinlan 77 Yorktown Road. Snyder, N. Y. John Charles Ramsey 7502 Parkline Drive. Richmond. ' .i. Robert Jere Real 1002 Spengler Street, Jackson. Miss. Kenneth Duane Reese 349 Meadowbrook Avenue. Ridgewood. X. 1. James Douglas Reynolds 921 Harlan Avenue. Johnstown. Pa. Wesley Eliot Rhodes, Jr Waterview Road, Yorktown. Va. Jon Austin Roach 4019 Clinton Avenue. Richmond. 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William Louis Snyder, Jr 15 West Main Street, Salem, Va. Joseph MacKay Spears, Jr 5453 33rd Street, N. W„ Washington, D. C. Frederick Nelson Stevenson, Jr 745 South Palm Avenue, Sarasota, Fla. Russell George Stewart, Jr Route 2, Box 127, Lake Charles, La. William Miles Stokes III 213 Woodland Avenue, Lynchburg, Va. John Harold Stone, Jr Bassett, Va. Walter Featherstun Tatum, Jr Hazelwood Road, Anchorage, Ky. Peter Kaye Taylor 541 Manor Road, Wynnewood, Pa. Charles Roland Thomas Strasburg, Va. Edward Guerrant Thompson 195 Stonewall Heights, Abingdon, Va. Jimmie Victor Thurmond, Jr 139 East Mariposa Drive, San Antonio. Texas John Albert Tipton IV Keysville, Va. Charles Preston Tolley Natural Bridge, Va. John Thomas Undercoffer Route 4, Box 490, Loveland. Ohio William Lee Van Fossen 5050 Miami Road, Cincinnati 27, Ohio Dale Ray Vaughn 3414 Penley Drive, Wichita, Kan. James Vitagliano 547 River Street, Paterson, N. J. Leonard Archer Wagner 2110 Parker Avenue, Portsmouth, Va. John William Wainwright Box 55, Poquoson, Va. Mowton LeCompte Waring, Jr East Belden Avenue, ArdsIey-on-Hudson. N. Y. James Lewis Weintrob 2315 Market Street, Harrisburg, Pa. George Macadie Weir III 3520 Napier Street, Wheaton. Md. William Marten Westerman 62 Salisbury Road. Darien, Conn. Harry Lake Westfall, Jr 18 Lawrence Circle. Portsmouth, Va. Wyndham Robertson White III 145 East Hartsdale Avenue. Hartsdale. N. Y. Frank Samuel Wiggins 342 Sherwood Avenue. Staunton. Va. Gaylord Stone Williams 522 North 4th Street, Wytheville, Va. Frank Carroll Wilson 145 Bernard Road. Ft. Monroe. Va. William Marshall Wilson Norfolk, Va. James Russell Wiltshire Middleburg. Va. Price Gray Wingate Box 88. Dahlgren. Va. John Temple Witt 101 South Ridge Road, Richmond. Va. William Edward Woodward 625 3rd Street. Radford, Va. Joseph Stanley Zitz Stafford. 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