Virginia Military Institute - Bomb Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 300 of the 1957 volume:

a l ■ I I ic mtuiA . . . r.m ' THE 1957 L. D. HAMMOND, Editor D. K. JAMISON, Business Manager ANNUAL PUBLICATION OF THE CORPS OF CADETS OF THE ■ ...-.j . . p. j - VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE II ' one were lo ;isk ;i M I iii;iii for ' srjrrif dw tliinj hy wliicli lie rciiicinlxTs Ins (l;iys ;il tin- Institute, one woulfl l)c coiilVoiilcd will: ;is iiuiiiy iiickIciiI s ;i llicrc ;ir - iii ' -(i, as cacli iiKiii lijis some oiilshiiidin i cvi-ril uliifli Ik- r - ills most ' i ' i(ily. Siicli tilings .-is llic riiciiior - of lluit t ' jilct ' iil first, day ;i,s ii Hill . . . tlic cold winlcr ni lit-, iis ;i ciilini-l . . . the sinking ' sensation in your stoniacli a oii lii;ird tlic wrtrd . Rat. drive around lo in ' room ;d ' ter dinner ' . . . llie tliriJI of looking ' at ycnir blouse sleexe and seeing an aeadeinic stripe which is i oiir.s- . . . the feelin ; ' of freedom and relief as you sign tlie confinement sheet for tlie last time . . . the anxious waitinfi ' for those exam grades to he posted . . . and second only to tlie receiving of the diploma, that fleeting moment under the rose-covered arch when the ring is exchanged for a kiss. (ncMaxct The Ring. This is a magic word, which brings to mind the pride of accomjilishment in having reached this high point in your cadetship, and all the memories of that three hundred dollar week end. Of all the symbols of the MI, the Ring is the one most permanent in nature, most universally recognized, and most proudly displayed. On the cover, we have presented the class side of the Ring of the Class of 1957. to symbolize this one segment of luimanity among the one hundred and fourteen classes which have gone before. Here is the other side, the side strictly II, representing all Rings and all classes which have gone to make up the international fraternity which is the VMI. I! II n, f  5 B 1 I I if if I i fl III f! ■ R Mte«tt , THE INSTITUTE THE CORPS THE CLASSES THE ATHLETICS THE ACTIVITIES 4s (OLONEL UOBEliT ATHELSTAN MARR, JR. Professor of Civil Engineering ; We of the Class of 1957, with (l( ' c|) pride, dedicate this, tlie sevent, -thirii volume of the VMI Bomb, to Colonel {{ohert Athelstan Marr, Jr., Professor of Civil Engineering. Colonel Marr has been olo.sely associated with VMI since earliest childhood when he lived on the Post with his father, who was also Professor of Civil Engi- neering. His favorite pastime at this stage of life was climbing in and out of Bar- racks windows. He entered Barracks as a Cadet in 1915 and was graduated in the Class of 1918. It was during his cadetship that he acquired the nickname Buzz , by which he has been affectionately known ever since. In the fall of 1919 Buzz larr returned to his beloved VMI as a member of the Civil Engineering teaching staff, where he has been for over thirty-six years. In August of 1941, he became the Head of the Civil Engineering Department. Although his name is familiar in engineering circles the nation over, he is best known for his work and love for all ' MI men everywhere. He pushed himself to the limit to help one and all, and has never been forgotten by anyone who ever met him. His constantly cheerful outlook has always been a source of much encourage- ment to his staff members and all Cadets. He has never asked for nor has he re- ceived the adulation and high accolades which are due him. The knowledge that he was doing a good job has always been enough for this plain, frail little man whose highest aspirations are to be with and work for young men. I ecUc Xc(M ' MI has l)een his life and breath. With his tragic illness in the spring of 1955, VMI lost for a time one of her most deeply devoted servants. The men of VMI and the engineering world in general wholeheartedly join in the sincere prayer that Colonel Marr will be returned to good health and to VMI, for no one can take his place. It has been truly said, When the good Lord made Buzz Marr, He threw away the mold. BOOK ONE The Barracks Maury-Brooke Hall Preston Library Science Hall William H. Cocke Hall i|i 111 iim Jackson Memorial Hall Scott Shipp Hall Mallory Hall Nichols Engineering Hall MAJOR GENERAL WILLIAM HAMMOND FULTON, JR. Superintendent of The Virginia Military Institute a vid 0 i 4t(n l.,-JI In Itif lil: 1,1. Col..!. Iliirry KlidiiiK, S.r-nhiiy; Mr, Sr„M Slii|.|. Ilu ' ir; IJriK. Ci.-n. Slicppanl Cnjinp, A ' ljulaiil. OcfK-ral of Virjririia; . fr. RohcTt A, VVcsl; Mr. .I.iliri S. .Mlrini.l; .Mr, .l..l„, C I ' rkcr, I ' r. ' Mi.l.nl of 11,.- Moar ' l; Maj. Gen. William ff. Milton, Hii],4inn j:wl :„l ol VMI; Maj. Geii. Williarii M. Stokes, Jr.; Mr. (,. , Kiii .Ma.s.scrilmrt, ' ; Mr Iviwrinl II M; Mr. .1. Steljhiri.t Liiv.vm; Mr. K-lifiij(i i IV-ii-ll ft .n. Not Present: Mr. Hurry A. DcIJutt.s; .Mr. Dowel! .1. Il.nviird, Supcrintx-u-lr-iil of l ' iil,lir; Iti.struclion; Mr, OIIm If. .Mill -r. THE HON . THOMAS B. STAXLKY Governor rtf the Commonirealth of Virginia LT. GEX. CHARLES E. KILBOURXE Superintendent Emeritus MA.J. GEX. RICHARD -J. MARSHALL Former Su r erirtten ent BRIG. GEN. LLOYD J. DAVIDSON Dean 0 the Faculty Col. Robert A. Marr Froj. of Civil Engineering Col. Brooke B. Mallory Post Surgeon Col. J. Carter Hanes Business Executive Officer Col. -Arthur M. Lipscomb, Jr. Registrar Lt. Col. .J. Harry Ebeling Treasu rer Lt. Col. Flournoy H. Barksdale Military Executive Officer Mr. Robert W. .Jeffrey Director of Public Relatiotu Maj. R. Marlon- Harper Assistatit Treasurer Capt. William E. Graybeal Purchasing Officer liris, ' . (icii. SicwMrl W. AimIitscii Prnf. of Mahn„in,l Eiujimrnwj (■„!. |{nl,cH I,. UmU-s Prof. i)J l x,ifh„l,„j!i iinil l ' iil„sni,h!i Col. Saimia M. MilliT, .Ir. Prof. ij Fmich Col. Jol.ii I). P. Fuller Prof, of History Col. William E. Byrne Prof, of Mathematics Col. S. Murray Heflin Prof, of Physics Col. Kenneth S. Purdie Prnf. if Mathematics Col. Leslie German Prof, of Chemistry Col. Robert P. Carroll Prof, of Biology Col. John S. .Jamison, .Jr. Prof, of Electrical Engineering Col. Herbert E. Ritchey Prof, of Chemistry Col. Irving G. Foster Prof, of Physics Col. Herbert X. Dillard Prnf. of Engli.ih Col. John H. C. Mann Prof, of Structural Engineering Col. Richard C. Weaver Prof, of Phy.iics T,3l « 1 JM lii Col. Stanton F. Blain Proj. of Spanish Col. Carrington C. Tutwiler, Jr. Prof, of English Col. James B. Newman Prof, of Phy.ncs Col. James M. Morgan Prof, of Civil Engineering Col. George B. Ax Prof of Mathematics Lt. Col. Charles W. Smart Assoc. Prof, of Chemistry Lt. Col. Gene Wise Assoc. Prof, of Chemistr Lt. Col. Samuel W. Dobyns .is.iiic. Prof, of Civil Engineering Lt. Col. George M. Pickral As. ioc. Prof, of Chemistry Mr. Herbert Patehin Director of Physical Edncation Lt. Col. George L Brooke A. soc. Prof, of History Lt. Col. James .V. McDonough .1  •. ' ()(■. Prnf. of Civil Engineering Lt. Col. George L. Roth Assoc. Prof, of English Lt. Col. Lee L. Nicliols. Jr. .4.STOC. Prof, of Electrical Engineering Maj. Ral|)li B. Linville .l.s-.vV Prnf. of Chemistry Maj. Alexander II. Moriisdii . ' l.vs7 Pro . 0 Ftrinnmir.H IM;i,i. WilliMiii F. Kycrs Mnj. MrChicT 15. (;illiMiii (.y.vV Vo . -. • v „ Maj. Tyson Wilson Asit Prof, nf Iliston Maj. Richard E. Weloli, .Ir. Ass ' t Prof, of lli.storij Maj. Norman M. llelig, .Ir. Ass ' t Prof, of English Maj. D. Rae Carpenter Ass ' t Prof, of Physics Maj. Fred G. Piercy As.it Prof, of Sijanish Maj. John F. Hartis Ass ' t Prof, of Surveying Capt. Stanwix G. Mayfield, USN (Retired) A.is ' t Prof, of Mathematics Mr. William O. Rol)erts, .Jr. Ass ' t Prof, of Physical Education Maj. David M. Grim Ass ' t Prof, of Civil Engineering Maj. Samuel S. M. Gillespie A. is ' t Prof, of Civil Engineering Maj. . ustin M. Drumm Ass ' t Prof, of Economics Maj. Louis R. Hundley Ass ' t Prof, of Biology - Maj. Josepli E. Martin Ass ' t. Priif. of Mathematics Mr. Karl F. Hoback Ass ' t. Prof, of Chemistry Mr. Benjaiiiiii S. Clark, .Jr. Inst, in Cifil Engineering Capt. Donald L. Ball Inst, in English Capt. Oscar W. Gupton In.it. in Biology Mr. Man W. Kwei In,it. in Electrical Engineering Capt. Robert F. Hunter In.it. in History Capt. Harold L. Simp.son Inst, in French and German Capt. Boyce D. Tate In.tt. in Mechanics and Drawing Mr. Roland K. Jones Inst, in Physics and A.itronomy Mr. Ira I). .lohnson Inst, in English Capt. James M. Bower Inst, in Ciril Engineering Capt. Wilbur C. Whitten, Jr. In.-ii. in Mathematics Capt. William D. Badgett Inst, in English Mr. Charles G. Arnold In. ' it. in Physical Education L ' .i -. --- i ' A - Mr. Wni.Mi Cnuk I„.-,l. n, drrniin, Mr. .Imuh ' s W. I ' ciirc, ,lf. I„sl. in I-:,,, !, .■.■ , .Mr. WilliMin C. ' rnics.l.i !„.■ (. i„ KiujHsh Mr. Hector 11. Orjuela Inst, in Spani.ih Capt. William f.. I ' iilri.k Inst, in Civil Eni ini ' criiuj Capt. .lolm L. (iilhert Inst, in Mechanics and Civil Engineering 1st Lt. Alfred L. iMiller Inst, in Mathematics 1st Lt. LelaiKl (i. I?i-il In.it. in Chemi.slnj Mr. Charles H. Ocstreicli !.s ' (. in Chemistry 1st Lt. Daniel C. Brittigan Inst, in Mechanics, and Civil Engineering 1st Lt. Michael M. Belenky Inst, in Cheniistri 2nd Lt. Edmund Pendleton, .Jr. Inst, in Civil Engineering 2nd Lt. Randolph S. Knipp Inst, in Mechatiics ' 2nd Lt. Peter K. McCrary Inst, in Physics Mr. Brewster S. Ford In.st. in English WtmM MIKm Hv HH Jmk . yT t H Bl h Not PicTrRED Col. Robert IT. Knox INIaj. Walter B. Cormack Maj. Chester B. Goolriek Maj. Thorn Pro}, of Mathematics .Ust Prof, of Geology As t Prof, of History Asst Prof Maj. .lohn (j. Barrett Mr. Richard B. Minnix Mr. Guy B. . gnor Ass ' t Prof, of lliainry Inst, in Physics _ Imt. in Dratring i B. Gentry . of EH.tf iWi ' •At ;4%m(f I ' tunl Huu; Left lu Right: Capt. Murphy; Capt. MitclR-U; Maj Murpliy; Col. Johns; Maj. Xolsoii; Capt. Nelson; CWO Miller. Back Row: M. Sgt. Facemire; M. Sgt. Spears; M. Sgt. Gould; M. Sgt. Tucker; M. Sgt. Barnes; S. Sgt. Miller; S. Sgt. Thacker. The Army ROTC Detachment at VMI consis- tently doe.s an excellent job in presenting military material. The Cadets are given their chdice of the three Ground Combat Arms: Infantry, Armor, and Artillery and j)ursue studies in the branch of their choosing throughout their last three years at VMI. Studies are made in Tactics, Weapons, Organization, and all the allied phases of the military. Graduating First Classmen who have been designated Distin- guished Military Graduates are offered a commission in the Regular Army. All other Cadets are com- missioned in the Armv Reserve. COLONEL GLO ER S. JOHNS, .Ji{. Professor of Military Science and Tactics ;40i a%ce Tlic Ail- Force ROTC Dclaclmicnl is iiiosl cxikI in presenting its niatorial to the cjidcls. To llir fourth c ' liissmcn this material consists of an over-ail picture of the Air Force and its mission. ' I ' he suh- eourses presented to the upper three classes consists of subjects most pertinent to the future Air F )rce officer, such as: Military Justice, Weather, Naviga- tion, The Commander and His Staff, etc. Upon graduation the c adets who have obtained a stand in the upper tenth of their Air Force classes are offered regular commissions in the Air Force. The others if phj ' sically qualified will receive reserve commissions upon graduation. LIEUTENANT ( OLOXKL GILBERT E. Bl ' TLEH Professor of Air Sctettce Front Roio, Left to Right: Lt. Col. G. E. Butler; Capt. J. X. Cruise; Capt. . . J. Phaup; Capt. .1. T. Farr; 1st Lt. C. V. Watson: Capt. N. D. McDonald; Capt. R. M. Blake. Bach Rou: Left to Right: T. Sgt. C. F. Styles; M. Sgt. P. J. Southern; T. Sgt. R. . Sawyer: S. Sgt. .1. C. Boyd. « . : . : , .. ' . . . i . ■.. t 55 N. - -- rW BOOK TWO LIEUTEXAXT COLONEL GILBERT ELGEXE BUTLER Left lu Right: CI. Butler: Col. Pickral; Col. XirlioU: Maj. Hartis; Maj. C.ilk-p-;,-; i .:;■■- Phaup; Capt. McDonald; Capt. Bower; Capt. Cruise; Capt. Patrick; Capt. Whitteir, Capt. Gilbert; Capt. Mitchell; Lt. Bell; Lt. Brittigan. LT. COL. G. M. PICKR.VI. Assistant Commandant 7 l e meataC Sta 4 li iouitw.exit m ' c( c(iteHt a actet All appointiiioiits ol ' oil The I ' ollowiiig appiiiiili sliowii, are aiiiiouiiecf!: .1 n.i„-r,,iiinii-,M..,i,-,| 1 li.e l{i-Kirr.c-]il ..I ' (■ r.llirrr dels. R.-;. ' inM-, ■ Tn.-sria f aciits lierelofon: ill i-lki.L an; revoke ' ). June 1!)5 ' !, ami willi relative rank and atMi(;nni rnt , HuHcut, W. II. II, Rogiineiilal ( ■(Hiiiii.imiIct Mixson, J. G., Commaiuler, Second 15,-illiilion Whitfield, E. P., .Jr., ComnKinder, Kiisl HalliiHon O ' Donohue, W. J., .Ir., Coinniander, Coiniianv I! Moore, R. H., Coniniander, lief, ' iinciilal Hand Collier, R. E., Coinmander, Conipanv K Sessoins, O. V. P. Ill, Regiinenlal Siipi.lv Odicer (S-t) CADIIT rAI ' TAIXS S -.,ii, .1. 1,., .Ir., (onilnali.liT, roinpaiiv V !) Hainniond, I,. I )., ( oniinaNder, ( oiiipanv A III Kall.li , ., CoNiniander, Conipanv l n aii(, ' lian, W. . ., KegiiMeiilal Plan., and Training Ollicer fS-Sj i Laurence, II. ( ' ., ( ' oiiiinanrler, Omipativ C Uj Gay, W. A., .Ir., KcKinicnlal .Vljulaiit (S-1; Powell, T. E. Ill, S-3, Second Battalion Sydnor, G. W., Jr., Company D Landis, J. P., Company . Fletcher, E. C, Company E Wiggins, B. E., Jr., S-1, Second Battalim Musser, J. G., Regimental Band Gilmore, W. F., S-4, Second Battalion TO BE CADET FIRST LIECTE.X.WTS S Piggott, J. A., Conipanv V !1 llaiirock, I. L. Ill, Conipanv B 1(1 Sullivan, G. W., Conipanv C 11 Mallie«.s, C. R., S-a, First Battalion 1 ' 2 Elmore, B. F. HI, S-1, First Battalion 13 Moody, J. F., Jr., S-1, P ' irst Battalion Ilargrave, M. I., Jr., C Fox, D. R. II, B Price, D. R., Band Hunt, R. v., D Peters, P. B., F Warner, II. H., E 1 Edgar, C. E. Ill, D 2 Johnson, P. E., F 1 Massev, T. K., A i Yon, D. H., C 1 Clarke, H. H. H., E J Bloom, G. E., B 3 Yaun, W. W., Jr., Band 4 Criswell, R, L., A 5 Pai, D. H., C 6 Cuthrell, D. W., Jr., F 7 Pound, B. W., D 8 W ' illiamson, S. L., Jr., E 9 Savage, L. H., B 10 Negley, H. H. Ill, Band 11 Schlossberg, A., Jr., . 1-2 Culver, R. O., Jr., C Sprinkle, H. B., E Kornegav, B. H., B Holt, W. M., Jr., Band Smith, M. A. H., .T r., A Masotti, J. J., C Maupin, M. W., F White, F. H., D Kramer, L. A., .Jr., E Keiser, G. W., B . dams, R. E., Band Hobson, R. L., A Orrison, C. R., Jr., C Dale, R. V., F Bright, S. K., Jr., D McCall, W. R., E Grayson, E. H., Jr., B Chew, R. C, Jr., Band Garnett, J. A., A Gapenski, L. C, C Mease, J. H., F Santos, R. A., D TO BE CADET SECOND LIEl ' TENAXTS 7 Clapp, W. M., .Ir., A s Wagner, R. E., B II Ilainniond, F. II. Ill, C 10 Wills, W. G. Ill, D 11 Harden, J. L., E 1-2 Trant, J. II. Ill, F 13 Xuenke, W. L. HI, B 14 Fravel. R. K., A 1.5 Paganelli, J. A., C 16 Mackav, R. G., Jr., I) TO RE CADET REGIMENTAL SERGEANT M.UOR Williams, A. M. TO BE CADET FIRST SERGEANTS 3 Talley, E. H.. C .5 Witt. S. B. Ill, E 4 Walker, D. T., B (i JIcManu.s, R. G., Band TO BE CADET REGIMENTAL SUPPLY SERGEANT Hence, G. R. C. TO BE CADET COLOR SERGEANTS 1 Smyth, T. J. -2 Schweizer, J. M. TO BE CADET SUPPLY SERGEANTS 3 Poteet, J. E., B 5 Rover, J. P., .Jr.. Band 4 Payne, J. B. HI, D 6 Newcomb, F. L., E TO BE C. DET SERGEANTS Peters, J. O., F Brown, S. N., .Jr., D Bark, P. L., E llarshaw, W. G., Jr.. B Robert.son, R. B., Band Holland, W. E., A Swirk, R. X., C Jenkins, R. W., Jr., F Henry, T. A., Jr., D Sullivan, J. F., Jr., E Greathead, R. N. Ill, B Balderson, G. S., Band Cunningham, .J. T. HI, - Duker, R. P., C Mason, C. A., F Clarke, A. M., D Kellei, C. R., E Kump, W. T., B Bishop, G. W. HI, Band Harris, G. A., A Gwathmev, L., .Jr., C Sannders, T. A. HI, F Walter.s. C. C, D Kellogg. C. C. E TO BE CADET CORPORALS Lawson, J. W. R. II, E Fraxel, W. J., B Cavanaugh, F. B.. Jr.. I Sellers, R. P., A Irons, R. L., C Shamus, N. J., F Tomovick, M. F., D Lawson, R. D., E Harcke, II. T., Jr., B Carr, H. H., Band Bishop, A. O., Jr., A Smith, K. G., C Nebraska, W. T., F Heller, D. J., D Loop, N. E., E Wilburn, N. IL, B Phillips, J. A., Band Baxter, T. D., Jr., A lilakemore, V. A., Jr., C Shepanl, P. G., F Adams. S. P., D Lee, W. G. HI. E Donner. G. I.. B Whitescarver. J. P.. Bai Edmunds, J. E. HI. A Martin. R. J., Jr.. C Egei, R. E., F : fackenzie, J. B.. L ) Marks, J. H. II, E Vermillion, J. G., B Monroe, J. T.. Band Kessler, W. B., Jr., A Fuqua, W. C, C Cotton, C. A. HI, F Hunnicutt, J. W., D Sommers. R. .V., E Ingram, J. F., B Bingham. R. D.. Band BosVell. M. C, A Johnson, . S.. C 17 Kastner, G. D., Band 18 Jamison, D. K., Band 19 Donner, E. O., A ■2 l Mackall, P. v., F 21 Lons, J. B. R., Jr., E West, J. C, A 7 Spurrier, R. E., F Hancock, F. S.. B Richardson, W. L., Band Corr, J. W., A Spragins, T. L., Jr., C Tremaglio. R. J., Jr., F Lash, A. R.. .Jr., D Baker, B. H., .Jr., E Canievale. . ., .Jr.. B .Vrthur. L. L., A Johnston, M. B.. Jr.. King. R. G.. Jr.. F Rice. J. D.. D C Simpson. J. M.. Jr.. F Reyes, A., D MacGreaor. H. G.. -Jr.. E Engels. .J. L.. Jr.. B Trumpore. P. N., . Drake, W. S. III. C Southard, G. L.. F Ratuer, S. S., D Mundv. W. A.. E Trout, ' J. T.. Jr.. B Tucker. S. C, A Johnson, J. V., C Davis, W. M.. F Woo J. L. M.. D Swihait, D. L.. E Galon. E. B. M.. Jr Old. W. H.. Jr.. A ConisUo. B. L.. Jr.. C Torian, S. M. HI. F Barick. S. J.. Jr.. D B WILLIAM HARWOOD HUFFCUT II 74e t957 W. A. Vaughan, S-3 Plans and Training O. V. P. Scssoms IIJ, --1 Supply IRefCfue tfa Sta A. M. William Scrgcani-Majii i. M. chweizer f o rir Srrgeant V. ' H. . SMt6. p:d vin P. AVhltfield, Jr. First Battalion Commander Out att ICoit Sta B. F. Elmore Adjutant W - ' i 7 t957 C. R. : Iatliews, S-3 J. F. Moody, Jr., S-4 JOSEPH G. MIXSON Second Battalion Commander SecoHct aXt £caK St r. E. Powell III, S-3 W. F. Gilmore, S-J . w. n. s Mt6. BAND D, K. Jainisoii 3nd Lt. 7 Bishop, G. W. Negley, H. H. Richardson. W. L. Robertson, R. B. Yaun, W. W. Espey, J. G. Corporals Adams, R. E. Cavanaugh, F. B. Chew, R. C. Geis, R. W. Heishman, V. W. Martin, E, L. Philhps, J. A. Traylor, W. L. Holt, W. M. 1st Class P ' ts. Baumgartner, A. S. Boland, J. S. Brown, E. C. Burnham, A. C. Doty, M. H. Emmerich, J. W. Nichols, S. E, Niedermeyer, G. ] Riddle, F. L. Rust, J. W. Snead, J. E. Glover, C. T. Leach, W. W. Bingham, R, D. Carr, H. H. PROVD OF HER- FAME ■ AND ■ READ ' •TO- VINDICATE HER- HON( :C JT ' ' ■ ■AJliiS ( omfMmf H. ;. McManu Isi Sgt. Christie, R. D. Hughes, T. E. C. McWane. P. D. Monroe, J. T. Parker, J. F. 4th Class P -ts. . llen, R. V. Argabrigbt. E. A. Belts, D. C. Brangan. G. L. Brewster. H. D. B Tle.v, J. D. Clark, B. T. Colton, K. E. Cobb, C. P. DiCaprio, A. Duncan, R. E. N| • EVERY- TIME • OF • DEEPEST • PERIL •OR- DEFEND HER- RIGHTS- - • PRES;! ffi Foiwell, V. M. Gale. J. W. Gibson, J. 0. Gill, M. L. Gough, G. R. Hamilton, C. W. Hatfield, J, J. King, W. R. LaGarde. R, X. Marquette, E. D. McGne. P. J. Moeeley. H. D. Olson, J. C. Prints, E. W. Shirley, H. E. Shoemaker, 0. M Smith, W, 0. Sommer, R. E. ITJi?. E. F. Wilker, X. E. Webb. D. W. wnUine, T. H. Wiisdurl W. A. •nwrnbore.C.H. Zay. A. D. L. I). Ilainiiioiul Cijmniaiider Sergeants Hobsou, R. L. Diuguid, L. H. Smith. P. M. ' Tharp. R. L. Johnson, P. T. Draper. W. B. Timmons, E. W. Troxler. P. D. Arthur, L. L. Kessler, W. B. Galvin, V. S. Wagner, A. W. Corr, J. W. iManack. G. D. Hall, R. K. 3ed Class Pvts. Criswell, R. L. Old. W. H. Hardee. W. E. 2nd Class Pvts. Cunningham. J. T. Sellers, R. P. Havs. T. E. Addison, E. C. Hancock, F. S. Smith. M. A. H. Heathcote. C. S. Beamer, J. M. Barnett, J. P. Holland. W. E. Tucker. S. C. Janshego. P. C. Bowen, H. L. Basham, D. F. Schlossberg, A. Kling. J. D. Bramble, A. L. Blanchard. M. F. 1s t Cuss Pvts. Mills. M. R. Godfrey. K. E. Breth. F. J. Corporals McCrarv. A. A. Hickerson, R. L. Coogan, J. D. Alexander, R. D. McCormack. R. D. Lowe, J. M. Cosentino, I. A. Baxter. T. D. Bryant. J. G. Overton, J. H. Parker, J. C. Costello, G. S. Bishop. A. 0. Coombs. D. H. Pendleton, N. W. Pitkethlv. D. T. Dayhuff, d H. Boswell, M. C. Coupland. W. C. Roach, J. A. Schmidt ' . J. F. Feronv, W. Garnett. J. .A. Dickens. V. J. Seholz, F. J. Sink. W. D. Gwynn, D. W. SPECIMENS • OF • CITIZEN • SOLDIERS : A PHOVD OF- HER ' FAME AND READY- 1 TO VIf IQATE HER ONOR- om k Mif .1. ( ' . West Ul Sgt. Hauser, R. S. Wood, J. f. Gill, B. A. MrtVuail. W. E. Kasko, J. C. Gillespie. J. G. .MUler. G. P. Kricovic, M. P. 4th Class Pits. Gorbea. E. Murrill.F.H. Lewis, W. C. Greathead.J. R. Panieir.J.L. Loth, F. R. Bennett, D. G. Hand, R. A. Powell. J. S. Martin, J. L. Brittingh.im. 0. J. Hart. C.J. Robertson. E. H Neroni, A. Coates, K. W. Havcock. D. A. Roney, E. M. Pipes, L. N. Cornicle, H. T. Kurkoski. T. J. Savage, J. A. Richardson, H. L. Cougblin, J. J. Lawson, J. L. Schomaker. A. Thomas. E. F. Dudley, F. E. Loth. W. J. SeweU. S. H. Trumpore, P. N. Dunl.ip. L. A. MacLeod. J. P. Shell. M. C. Wichlei, W. J. French. J. B. McCarv, B. C. Shiner. P. T. Willard, V. B. Gehring, C. T. McLeod. R.G. ?L=ler. J. F. 3HED TO -THEIR- NATIVE • STATE ERY- TIME- OF- DEEPEST- PERIL •DEFEt -H RI GHT - • e Siitia7. .-•. M. Smith, O. E. Smith. M. D. S itia-. W. A. Thom p son. J. C. Trire, C. V. W. T.1 .R.B. Whittinztoo. T. E. Wilfiuni. B. M. Wiiliins. M. B. W. J. O ' Duiuil Commander ).R. Fc 2nd Lt. . L. Nueiike 2nd LI. Sebgeants Grayson, E. H. Davenport, D. C. 2nd Class P ts. Wood, W, A. Ingram, J. F. Davis, R. L. Woodson, J. B. Bloom, G. E. Keiser, G, W. Douthat, A. W. Boze, J. M. Carnevale. A. Kornegay, B. H. Fischer, R. L. Burns, R.W, Greathead, R. N. ' ermiliion, J. G. Frinks, R. L. Christopher, R. G, 3rd Class Pyrs Harris, G. . Willburu, N. H. Gardner, J. E. Day, J. W. Harshaw, W. G. . ngolia, J. R. Hsiung, R. Y, S, Dean, H. Y. Barnes, E. R, Kump, W. T. Garcia. J. M. Perry, S. R. Farmer, L. A. Fall. E. H. Savage, L. H. Tuck, D. R. Reijistein, M. Fu, Y. C. Fernandez, E. R Schladitz, C. T. Haves, C. B. Gloeckner, K. M Stephens, J. F. Hvatt, 0. E. Goode, J. D. Corporals 1st Class Pvts. Vail, R. B. Keefe, W. A. Guggenhcimer. N Whittle, J. P, Moore, .T. W. Miller. D. E. Booth, J. C. Baber, W. W. Wise, H. L. Miller, P. T. Myers. M. J. Fravel, W. J. Benson, W. L. Wood, R. . Palmer, R. E. O ' Neill. G, J. Galon, E. B. M. Briiicoc, J. M. Selinger, J. R. Shepherd, H. D. Parker. L. E. SPECIMENS • OF • CITIZEN • SOLDIERS PROyO • OF • HER- FAME • AND • READY • TO VINDICATE- HER- HONC C - Mtfl M f Pitkethly, ,1. K. Bissot, D. G. ElUot, W. A. LennoD, D. L. SdivoIuTt. P H. Reed, J. C. Brown, H. A. Espey, W. M. Marlowe. R. E. Simrscn. T. J. Strunk, J. R. Campbell, N. R. Ferrier- F. L. Martin. E. A. Smith. A. F. E. Underwood, D. R. Carver, G. R. Giani-lLi, R. S. McGavock. J. P. Stiver. D. P. White, R. K. Chamberlain, A, L. Hamilton, R. R. .Miller. R. S. Sttmi. B. B. Wood, J. L. Collins, J. S. Horner, S, W. ODell.J. R. Swobodi F. W. A. Daniel, C. W. Huggins. W. F. FbiUips, G. B. Thrift. J. H. 4th Class Pv ' ts. Daniel, H. G. JohnsoQ, J. A. Pittman. J. A, Webber. C. H. Dodge, R. D. Koumparakis. C. S. Pool, 0. R. WaxisoD. R. A. Anderson, F. L. Dovel. H. T. Lanham, G. W. Rovster. D. T. Bagby, ,J. I. Driver, W. M. LeBlang. W. A. .■;oon.K.R. FACHED TO • THEIR- NATIVE • 5TATE •EVERYTIME- OF- DEEPEST- PERIL )R- DEFEND -HER- RIGHTS- • - Sergeants Gapenski. L. C. Fox, C. V. Wilson, A. H. Newland, W. T. Irons. R. L. Freeman. W, H. Woodward, J. E. PhiUips. P. D. Culver. R. 0. Johnson, W. S. Haas. W. E. Rea.J. M. Duker, R. B. Johnston, J. V. HefUn, C. R. 2m Class Pvts. Thomas, W. B. Gwathmey, L. Massotti, J. J. Jeiikin.s, C. E. Trafton, J. G. Johnston, M. B. Orrison, C. R. Kline. F. ,1. Batten, W.C. Walker, W. J. Pai, D. H. Talley, E. G. LeBourdais. C. J. Blankiuship, T. W, Whitehurst, S. W. Spragins, T. L. Vargosko, M. A. Lo. F. C. C. Camper. D. L. Wines, W. ' W. Swirk, R. X. Mann. J. E. Cowan, J. V. Isi Class Pvts. McLcnnon. C. C. Delich, S. M. 3kd Class P ' ts. Corporals Palme. F. J. Doggett. G. B. Bain, W. T. Putney, C. . Dunavant. S. J. Bennett, H. E. Blakemore. V. A. Cohen, F. J. Saunders, R. T. Fuller, W. A. Chick, E. R. Bower, W. L. Chioco, J. S. . t. Geortie, J. R. Gee. W. L. Coniglio. B. L. Butt, H. H. Dick, W. W. Talijot, D. W. Hellstrom, A. C. Fuqua, W. C. Drake. W. S. Dunseth, B. D. Thomas, C. M. Nance, N. T. Hughes, P. R. SPECIMENS • OF • CITIZEN • SOLDIER PHOYD OF • HER- FAME • AND • REAI • • TO VINDICATE HER- HOr O P. ( mtfMH ■V,; -ri;,. 11 p ■ K. 11. Talk-y Ui Sgt. - , - ' -iff ■ J --. ;- il ' li . ' . i _. ' ■ ' ._ -. ._:_ __._ - - -.- Huling, J. C. 4th Class Pits. Disavasuta. T. Knowte. W. L. P ;aTOr..- te. S. Klemenko, T. Dunn, J. M. Lems, S. M. RcOiT!. W. E. Martin, R. J. Bavliss, W. M. Enniss, W. C. ManninE, J. L. . imfeon. W, C- Nowlin, P. 0. Beavers, T. E. Graham, L. T. McCW, F. L. -Si rnci?, W. E- Phillipi, R. E. Belshee, C. W. Griffiith, F. D. -Miller, S. A. SfirT xr W. E. Ray, H. D. Bloesma, W. A. Hancock, D. E. Moiminr, H. C. StTibbJeSeii E. Smith, K. G. Brown, S. M. Hermann, G. E. Morsan, C. E. ToIWt. I_ E. Ulm, D. S. Bulpakdi, P. HoUowell, H. P. Oprrek. Z. W. E. Vaa Cieef. N. L Van Kesteren, J. A, Bushev, J. R. Horgan. J. A. Parks, J. P. Mci. r. . . Whitten, F. H. Callaham. B. 0. Johnson, H. C. PettTJohn. 0. R. ViTS.:.;. R. E. Willis, C. L. Collins. J. E. Kane, B. L. Puckett, L. J. XarrsindhTi. K. Walker, W. C. Dalv, R. E. Kivlighan, J. R. Ramirez, F. MTACHED TO • THEIR- NATIVE • STATE [NEVERYTIME- OF DEEPEST PERIL .OR DEFEND HER- RIGHTS- • • • prestt-n ift ..-r o - K. G. MacKav 2tid Lt. V. G. Wills 2nd Lt. Sebgeants MacKenzie. J. B. Lincoln, P. iM. Kaye, R. J. Castaldo, J. P. Noves, R. L. Locke. C. W. Martin, D. P. Conklin, R. R. Brown, S. N. Ratner. S. S. McKeel, W. T. Martin, E. V. Dunn, W. D. Clark, A, M. Reyes, A. Miller, P. 0. McCown, A. L. Earnest, N. P. Kidwell, W. E. Rugli. J. L. Muldowney, P, D. Meyer, L. D. Elsarelli, L. E. Lash, A. R. Santos, R. A. Parker, C. E. Mezzacca, A. L. Heifer, D. J. Pound, B. W. Wliite, F. H. Rogers, B. B. Zickering, W. J. Hillenburg, K. N Rice, J. D. Troxell, J. S. Schwendinger, C. J. Rousos. W. B. Hunnicutt, J. N. Walters, C. C. Smith, E. C. Smeltzer, M. K. lung, E. S. 1st Class P ' ts. Taylor, G. C. Stillwell, J, E. Leung. R. Y. K. Corporals Webster, R, L. Taylor, E. J. Marley. R. W. DiCesare, A, N. Wootec, L. E. Messner, D. 0. Adams, S. P. Hubbard. R. K. 2nd Class P ■T5. Miller, H. L. Barcik. C. J. Kirchmier, J. J. 3RD Class P ts. Patane. J. W. Bradford, J. K. Kuchnia,J.E. Griffin, W. S. Ross, R. T. Haines. R. G. Levine. M. I. Henry, T. A. Brown. H. L. Sandv. W. S. SPECIMENS- OF • CITIZEN- SOLDIERS PROVD • OF • HEU- FAME - AND • REAE • • TO-VINDICATE HER-HON O - © o omfraatf C. E. Kdgar Ixt Sgt. rC% ' - %. ' V ' . -,-.-- n I ' n a ? I! V. u m i Shay, F. A. Blitz. A. S. Gates. -. W. Mac.Millan. G. D. Roth. H. W. Wood, L. M. BIythe, W. Giles. V. 0. MarkUd. D. T. Sdag. J. r. Young, E. L. Bomar, E. E. Gong, J. X. H. Marston. D. H. ScfaoTT. W. A. Brock. A. H. Gooch. H. W. Meyers. J. S. Bnmr J.B. 4th Class P ' ts. Caldwell. R. C. Griffin. D. M. Mountcastle. A. M. SpKou T. J. Carmine. L. G. Gwaltnev. H. W. -Murphy. R. C. Sterran. J. T. Ax, G. R. Copszin. T. E. Hall. R. E. Xag . S. Vaajian. H- E. Avior, R. E. CrickenburRcr. R. F. Harrick, P. J. Oerman. B. R. Wilfians. R, G. Biyliss, P. M. Davis, E. B. Hoffman. C. S. PickerUK. B. N. WilBamson. J. B Benner, C. A. Forbes. P. A. Hufford. B. K. Pitt. M. H. Wota, B. K. Bibb, P. A. T Fox, F. P. Keens. W. C. Robinson. D. L. Yeh. C. H. TTACHED TO THEIR- NATIVE • STATE jEVERYTIMEQF; DEEPEST PERIL OR- DEFEIs|D- HER- RIGHTS- • • prestpnS , r. iT i J. B. R. Long 2nd Lt. 3. L. Harden 2nd Lt. Sergeants Loop, N. E. Newbill, R. A. Drake, J. L. 3rd Class Pvts Mac Willie, D. M. Newman, R. G. Evanusich, N E. Baker, B. H. McCall, W. R. Parks, J. T. Johnson, C. E. Berrgren, K. Bark, P. L. Mundy. W. A. Pipkin, J. B. Johnson, D. S. Cox, H. H. Clarke, H. H. H. Sommers, R. A. Slieild, F. W, Jordan, R. A. Franklin. L. W. Keller, C. R. Sprinkle, H. B. Smith, R. M. Murray, G. E. Galvsh, I. M. Sullivan, J. F. Sechtman, P. L. Neuberger. A. R. Hein, R. A. Williamson, S. L. 2nd Class Pvts. Poffenbarger, J. T. Irvine, M. M. 1st Class Pvts. Rader, R. R. Kirwan, W. T. Corporals Rosenbaum, C. F. MacGregor, H. G Avres, B. D. Arpcrt, E. S. Rubin, L. McMillan, K. D. Dreelin, D. P. Boiling, J. R. Balderson, G. S, Smith, L. A. Pate, C. H. Kramer, L. A. Dickinson, K. K. Berman, J. L. Takach, G. A. Ritsch. H. M. Lawson, J. V. R. Dunn, D.T. Boiling. H. F. Vaughan. J. T, Pitch, E. A. Lawson, R. D. McKibben, C. P. Buckland,R.H. Wallace. D. D. Swihart. D. L. Lee, W. G. Navaphandh, K. Davies, P. R. Wolf. V. F. Tate. J. T. SPECIMENS OF CITIZEN SOLDIERS : PROVD ■ OF • HER FAME • AND ■ READY TO- VINDICATE HER- HONC am i MCf S. B. Witt F. I.. Newcomb is Sgt. Supply Syl. v ' ? S ,- ■-■ , ' : « ' -i- w s Thacker, L. M. Cochran. R. S. Goodwillie. J. G. Mallory. C. A. True. J. J. Cook, F. H. D. Graves. L. R. MartjT.. M. F. Wauchope. D. Crcssall. W. F. Grecorv. G. D. McWilliaiDs, R Wu. B. V. L. Daly. J. K. Hawranek, J. P. Morabit. J. L. Davis. R. M. Hefner. M. A. .Mo6s. H. T. 4th Class Pvts. Delaplane. N. R. Hilliard. J. R. Perkins. R. A. Dunavant. J. E. Kite. D. P. Quinn. J. A. Bruce, F. M. Duncan. D. K. Keck. V. M. Salaita, G. D. Burton, B. B. Fleet. C. R. Lampshire. B. G. Sauder. R. L. Clay, R. E. Flowers, C. D. Leonard, C. F. Saoodeis. R. E. CHED TO • THEIR- NATiyE • STATE EVERYTIME- QF • DEEPEST- PERIL R- DEFEND -HER- RIGHTS- • • i9oN 9 e o.. i I . edi. M. 0. Snaih. R. C. Smith. T. H. Tanasio- W, B. Thomas, i. H. Tbompsoc R. V. TamEmsoo. J. H. Weymonth. H. E. WiDard-J.T. ZiniiDQrroaii. C H. Sebqeants Maupin, M. W. Fabella, N. .1. Susnar, R. R. Sykes, B. G, Nebraska, W. T. Fiske, J. R. Turley, J. J. Woodman, J. B. Cuthrell, D. W. Shamus. N. J. Holmes. J. F. Wickes, J. S. Woolwine, S. E. JenMns, R. W. King, R. G. Southard. G. L. Roberts. C. W. Hunneycutt. H. C. Jean, J. N. 2nd Class Pvts. 3rd Class Pvts. Mason. C. A. Engleston, J. M. Jeckell. C. J. Best, C. W. Anderson, N. C. Peters, J. 0. Mittendorf. G. H. Kvle. J. C. Boeggeman. F. E. Anderson, M. V Saunders. T. A. Pierce, L. C. Machen, J. F. Haldeman, B. BaiUio, R. H. Tremaglio. J. R. Maier, T. I. MaeLeod, C. C. Borst. J. 1st Class PvTS. Martin, E. B. Meining, H. R. Brandriff. A. V. CORPORAI Maticic, J. A. Menefee, M. F. Brooks, M. C. Atkeson, T. L. McCrary, J. C. Michelson, J. A. Decker, K. D. Cotton, C. A. Avis, L. D. Moore, W. R. Norvell, F. C. Eskridge, I. H. Dale, R. V. Barker, S. D. Quillen, J. H. Prior, W. A. Gillespie, J. S. Davis, W. M. Dowdy, C. C. Robinson, T. W. Shipley. P. M. Inge, T. B. Eger, R. E. Elmore, T. H. Spivey, ,1. M. Shrcivre. G. M. J,.li.ison. L. F. PR.OVD • Of- HER- FAME • AND • REAL VINDICATE •HER._HO -« - ' Keefer, V. A. 4th Class Pvts. Coulbouro, G. I. Jarrett. J. H. Offntt. R. Kemp, J. P. Daniel. T. X. John. R. W. Ondw. M. Kirkland, W. C. Archer, R. B. Edens. R. E. Knizht. L. P. PanocW.E. Lash, E. L. Barr, ,1. H. Evans, J. R. Kramer. G. P. Po«ll. J. B. MacArthur. D. E, Blackwell, H. H. Ciraflon. . . W, Lear . W. T. Qrano. R. G. McFalU. J. C. Bowles, B. T. Gregory. B. . l. Maddoi. D. .M. Sedej. J. W. Pomponio, A. M. Boxley, W. C. Hammonds. D. C. .Matter. R. L. Smitfa, J. . . Ruffin, W. M. Brown. A. M. Hamric. J. D. McNeill. H. R. Stedt. M. A. Shepard, P. G. Brown, S. F. Havnie. F. W. Moore. J. E. ThompeocuT. F. Thomas, H. E. Bush, L. F. Hester, J. N. Moss. .M. V. InOT. 1. 0. Trandel, R. S. Carv, J. B. Houek. P. W. MulHns. W. R. WlstA. Wilkerson. C. L. Cole, W. B. Hudson. C. C. .MYTick. R. J. Woodw tl.J.A. N • EVERY • TI ME • OF • DEEPEST • PERIL 7 C ' ;4fi (U ttm Mt m ei imcHt a zcCet 1. All Mpiii.inl i. ' J ' h.- sIl.M loUcui ll- of l u . IK M|)|). iiilnicril.s ill III,; l{,.«iiric-iil •.!■ ( ' ;..lc(s, ,-IV niiioiin ' ' l: 1 Ilullcul, W. II. II, Itnitmnilal Ci,,,, n,,iwlrr -2 Mixsdii, J. (;., (UinimmiiiiT, Heconil Hiilliilioii 3 Whitfield, K. P., Jr., C ,mm„„(ler. FirM llnlhilioi, 4 Haminoiitl, L. 1)., CunimiimliT, Cnni luiiii .1 .5 Collier, 11. E., Comniamlrr, CnmiJinii •, ' (i O ' Doiioliue, W. J., Jr., Cnnimmi.lrr, ' Cumpiinii I! 7 Lawrence, H. C, Coiiii niiiiUr, Cum iamj ( ' in 111.- Kegirih-iil of CiL ' kU li(;ri;lof jr ; in elfccL :ire ri;v, kwl. ■ili i- ■ u( ll; y, 5 I ' VI,njiiry 1! .57, and witli rclativi,- rank and ai iignfn ' .-nt ■ ( . i)i;r ( . rr. i .s S :iii(;liaii, W. . ., Heijimnnlid I ' Iiiuk and Truirnruj OJfirer (H-3) !l .M.M.re, K. II., Commariiler, llegimimlal limul II) KmIIc-M.s, . ., Cinnmiinder, ComiKiny I) I I .SrssoMi . O. ' . I ' . Ill, Reyimenlal Sui, ply Officer S-. ' ,) I-. ' (i.L.v, V. . , .If., Ilerjimenlal Adjuliinl (S-lj l;i l ' i(, ' t, il I, ■ ' • , (iinimander, (Uiniiianij t ' 1 Yon, J. L., Jr., S-;, Virsl llattalion ij Laudis, J. P., Ctimpany A 3 Powell, T. E. Ill, S-.3, Second liattalion 4 Sullivan, G. W., Cnmitany C 5 Musser, J. G., Regimental Hand 6 Wiggins, B. E., Jr., Company F 7 Fletcher, E. C, Company E TO BK C.XDK ' r I-IIiSr I.IKI ' I ' KNA.NTS S . Iallicws, C. II., .S-.;, Fir«l llaltulum ! Hancock, I. I.. Ill, Company II 1(1 (iihnore, W. F., S-J,, Second llattalion 11 Elmore, B. E. Ill, H-1, Second Hatlali. i Hunt, H. v.. Company D 13 Kuchnia, J. E., .S ' - ,, Fiml liattalion 1 Clapp, W. M., Jr., A i Kastner, G. D., Band 3 Wills, W ' . G. Ill, D 4 Hargrave, M. I., Jr., C 5 Fox, D. R. II, • 6 Maekall, P. V., F 1 William. , A. M., .1 2 Edgar, C. E. III. D 1 Hence, G. R. C, F 2 Schweizer, J. M., 1 Johnson, P. E., F i Payne, J. B III, D 3 Walker, D. T., li 4 Pai, D. H., C 5 Clarke, H. H. H., E 6 Criswell, R. T,., A 7 Yaun, W. W., Jr., Band 8 Spurrier, R. E., F 9 Schlossberg, A., Jr., .1 10 Brown, S. N., Jr., D 11 Carnevale, . ., Jr., B n Culver, R. O., Jr., C Smith, M A. H., Jr., .1 Adams, S. P., D Orrison, C. R., Jr., C Kramer, L. A., Jr., E Phillips, J. A., Band Kornegav, B. II., H .Maupin, M. W., F Boswell, U. C, A White, F. H., D Masotti, J. J., C Sprinkle, H. B., E Heishman, V. W., Band Grayson, E. H., Jr., B Roberts, C. W. Ill, F Garnett, J. A., A Santos, R. A., D Gapenski, L. C, C MacWillie, D. M., Jr Cavanaugh, F. B., Jr Angolia, J. R., B Eger, R. E., F E Band TO BE CADET 7 Harden, J. L., E 8 Fravel, R. K., .1 9 Price, D. R., Band 10 Mackav, R. G., Jr., I) 11 Hammond, F. II. Ill, C SECOND LIEUTENANTS hi Wagner, R. E., ft 13 Peters. P. B., F 14 Long. J. B. R.. Jr.. E 1.) Donner, E. ()., .4 1(! Jami.s,in, D. K.. Band TO BE CADET REGLMENTAL SERGEANT MAJOR W ' est, J. C. TO BE CADET FIRST SERGEANTS 3 Tallev, E. IL, B 5 Witt, S. B. Ill, E 4 McManus, R. G., Band ti Cuthrell, D. W., Jr., F TO BE CADET REGIMENTAL SUPPLY SERGEANT Poteet, J. E. TO BE CADET COLOR SERGEANTS 1 Smyth, T. J. - Ma.ssey, T. K. TO BE CADET SUPPLY SERGEANTS 3 Yon, D. H., C 5 Royer, J. P., Jr., Band 4 Newcomb, F. L., E 6 Bloom, G. E., ft TO BE C. DET SERGEANTS C Williamson, S. L., Jr., E Neglev, H. H. Ill, Band Harshaw, W. G., Jr., ft Peters, J. O., F Holland, W. E., A Kidwell, W ' . E., D Bark, P. L.. E Newland, W. T., Jr Bishop, G. W. Ill, Band Savage, L. H., B Jenkins, R. W., Jr., F Hancock, F. S., A TO BE C Baxter, T. D., Jr., A Rugh, J. I., D Irons, R. L., C Sommers, R. A., E Chew, R. C, Jr., Band Vermillion, J. G., ft Davis, W. M., F Kessler, W. B., Jr., .4 Barick, S. J., Jr., D Drake, W. S. Ill, C Lee, W. G. Ill, E Holt, W. M., Jr., Band Ingram, J. F., ' Eggleston, J. M.. Jr., F Hobson, R. L., .4 Bradford, J. K., D Smith, K. G., C Dreelin, D. P., E Martin, E. L., Band Keiser, G. W., B Rice, J. I)., D Spragins, T. L., Jr., C Keller. C. R.. E Robertson. R. B., Band Haves, C. B., ft Mason, C. ., F Arthur, L. L., .4 Clarke, A. :M., D Gwathmey, L.. Jr., Espey, J. G. III. Band Johnson, D. S., E Greathead, R. N. Ill, B C 17 Pacanelli, J. A., C IS Nuenke, W. L. III. ft 1!) Mills, M. R. Ill, F 20 Dickin.son, K. K., E 21 Svdnor, G. W.. Jr.. IJ 7 Johnston, M. B., Jr.. C Pound, B. W., D ADET CORPORALS 4-2 Cotton, C. A. Ill, F 2 43 Johnson, P. T.. Jr., .4 (i3 44 Noves. R. L., D Gi 45 Butt, H. H., Jr.. C H.5 46 Loop, N. E., £ (it! 47 Traylor. W. L., Jr., Band t!7 48 Garcia, J. M.. ft ' tiS 49 Southard, G. L., F m 50 Seliers, R. P., .4 70 51 Reves, A.. D 71 5-2 Martin, R. J.. Jr., C 72 53 Lawson, R. D.. E 73 54 Hughes, T. E. C. Band 74 55 Wilburn, N. H., ft 75 56 Pierce. L. C. F 76 57 Schmidt. J. F.. Jr.. .4 77 58 Haines. R. G.. Jr., D 78 59 Johnson. J. V.. C 79 60 Sechtman. P. L.. E SO 61 Monroe. J. T., Band 81 Corr, J. W.. .4 Kave, R. J.. D Keilogg, C. C. E Hickerson. R. L.. F Kurap. W. T.. B Cosentino. T. A.. .4 Sullivan. J. F., Jr., E Gee, W. L.. C Lash. A. R., .Tr.. D Best. C. W.. Jr.. F Duker, R. P.. C Richardson. W. L.. Band Galon. E. B. M.. .Jr.. ft Mittendorf. G. H.. Jr.. F Breth. F. J., A Patane. J. W.. D arsosko. M. A., C Irvine. M. M.. Jr.. E Tuck. D. R.. Jr.. ft Thomas. H. E. IV. F Bishop. A. O., Jr.. .4 Wood. L. M.. D Bower. W. L.. r Binsham. R. D.. E Booth. J. C. ft Mac.Ajtlmr, D. E.. F Pipes. L. N.. .Jr., .4 Tallev. E. G.. C Swihart. D. L., E Gloeckner, K. M.. B Riiffin. W. N.. .Jr.. F Heifer. D. J., D SUMMER A - CAMP BOOK THREE pOlit SICUA ' WcitOfUf Looking back over the past four years, we recall numerous events and happenings which stand out above all others in the mind ' s eye; many of these are destined to live forever as a part of our enduring recollections of life at VMI, None of us shall ever forget that eventful day in September of 1953 when we matriculated as rats, and the trials and tribulations which each of us had to face and overcome before we could rightfully assume the title of the Class of 1957. Although we shall always remember the discipline of the rat line, accompanied by resurrections and straining over radiators in the rooms of old cadets, we find that the real significance of that first year at VMI lies in the closeness and mutual dis- displeasure, suffering, and discouragement — this we have come to know as the Brother Rat Spirit . No less important however, is our class spirit, born on May 17, 1954, when we emerged from the last company room, and VMI officially witnessed the advent of the Class of 1957. When finals at last arrived, each of us felt great pride and satisfaction in having weathered the storm of that first year at VMI, and we anxiously looked forward to the part that the Class of 1957 would play in the unwritten future. The beginning of our third class year brought with it new responsibilities and challenges. The most important of these being the strict and impersonal enforcement of the rat line. We soon learned that this was not an easy task; but we never forgot our obligation to VMI and to the corps, and throughout the year we conducted the rat line in a manner that was a credit to ourselves and to our class. At an early date we began to make plans for the next year and Ring Figure. The necessary committees and groups were selected and set into action so that all might be in order when the hour arrived. As the year passed, we also saw our class gradually become more and more united to the ultimate end that as one we stood, ready to face any problem that might arise. As second classmen we found ourselves in a position of greater leadership in the corps and in the school. We saw that many of our brother rats had aspired to the rank of the black belts in the corps of cadets, and were progressively assuming more and more responsibility. Ring Figure was everything that we could have desired, and the banquet and class party were occasions never to be forgotten. As the Second Class Year progressed we became even more alert and conscious of the responsibility that was to be ours in the coming year as the First Class of Barracks. We remember the pride which we felt at finals when we heard read the names of our brother rats who were to be the leaders in the corps for the coming year. With three years of training and prepara- tion behind us, we anxiously looked forward to summer camp and then to the day when we should return and take our rightful place as the ruling class of barracks. The following year when we returned, we were proud to know that VMI had prepared us and now VMI was depending on us and we would not let her down. We set out to improve our school, our class and our corps. We revised the procedure for the Executive Committee; insti- gated an insurance program, with the dividends from each policy to be collected into a class fund; and began a program to make all the classes more conscious of their obligations and privileges as VMI cadets. We suddenly realized that June and graduation were almost at hand. We would soon be grad- uates of VMI and ready to face the future with confidence that we had been well prepared for whatever we resolved to do, whether it should be graduate school, medical school, business, or the service. VMI had proved to be an unforgettable experience, and we were proud to say that we were members of the Class of 1957, 1 Walter O ' Donohue FIRST CLASS OFFICERS Russell L. Davis President John J. Turlev Vice Presidetit Walter J. O ' Donohue Historian t ;5 ■ - Robert Dennis Alexander Towson, Maryland Eric Sheridan Arpert Ocean Grove, New Jersey Thomas Lam kin Atkeson Norfolk, Virginia Electrical Engineering, Armor — Private 4, i, 1, Corporals-, Canterbury Clul)4,3, ' 2, 1; A.I.E.E. ' 2, 1: O.G.A. 1; Armed Fortes Club i; Yankee Clu) 4, 3, -i, 1. Words is the only man in barracks who can speak shorthand but he is also one of the most underrated members of the brotherhood of the slide rule. Bob has always taken it easy and lived as much like an L. A. as possible but he always comes through in the clutch on a test. He has not been known for his enforcement of the Rat Line but he has always done his part. With Bob ' s ability and personality he is sure to go far in what- ever field he mav choose. English, Armor — Private 4, ' 2, 1, Corporal 3; Guidon Bearer 1; Rat Football 4; Rat Wrestling 4; Rat Baseball 4; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, 2; Hop and Floor Committee ' 2, 1; Monogram Minstrel; Yankee Club 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Intramurals 4, 3, 2, 1. From the yellow sands of the North Jersey Coast hails one of the most amicable men in barracks. Known for his avid interest in sports of any type, Sherry can be found after drill participating for E Co. in intramurals. Besides sports, his other interests lie in the beach and the Bear . Sherry desires to pursue a career in insurance in keeping with the family tradition. We are certain that with his (Ictenninafion and abilitv, he will be a success. Civil Engineering, Infantry — Private 4, 1, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2; Cross Country 4; Track 4; A.S.C.E. 3, i, 1; O.G.A. 1; Turn-Out Staff 1; Various Unauthorized Organizations 3, 2, 1 ; . rmed Forces Club 3, 2, 1. The Naval Academy ' s loss was our gain when Tojo came to VMI. He is one of the few cadets who was not changed by four years at the Institute. Tom will leave us as the same loyal, friendly person that he was when he came. Although in his search for the one he has traveled to all the girls ' schools in the vicinity, he has not yet found her. We all wish him luck in whatever he decides to do; but whatever it is, we know that Tom will do it well. ' Mumbles Sherry Tojo ' w Lynn Duke Avis Roanoke, Virginia Blackstone Drummond Ayres, Jr. Accomac, Virginia William Wilmer Baber, Jr. HowanJ.sville, Virginia Civil Engineering, Infantry — Private 4, 2, 1; Corporal 3; Hop Committee ' 2, 1; Clieerleader 2,1; Cadet Waiter 1; Roanoke Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Wrestling 4, 2; . .S.C.E. 4, 3, 2, 1; O.G.A. 1; Lover 4, 3, 2, 1: Paper Boy 1. Lynn readily adapted himself to life at the Institute yet still found time for such activities as the Hop Committee and being a cheerleader. His friendly attitude and warm disposition were quickly accepted and greatly appreciated by both his brother rats and all other cadets who were fortu- nate enough to know him. Lynn struggled along for four years as a civil but could a ' lways find time for the Crow ' s Nest or any other party. In fact, every Saturday Duke could be found on the highway to either Staunton or Richmond. Wherever Lynn decides to work we are sure that he will succeed as he has here at the Institute. English, Artillery — Private 4, 1, Corporal 3, Ser- geant 2; Glee Club 4, 3, 2; Canterbury Club 4, 3, 2; Tidewater Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Grand and Sacred Order of the Owls 1; English Club 2, 1; O.G.A. 1; Cadet Staff 3, 2, 1, -Vssociate Editor 2, Managing Editor 1; Doug Kellam 4, 2, 1; Phvllis O ' Brien 3; Blood Bowl 3, 2; Talking 4, 3, 2, 1. Words came from THE Eastern Shore, THE high school, went to THE Institute, is going to THE University and will probably end up in THE gutter. He has an awful lot to say about everything, but it means little. So pay no attention when he runs for President, it will still be Words . Xever- theless, witli his ability and wit, he should be a success on THE Eastern Shore or anywhere (don ' t do it, Dougy girl, you ' re too nice — and quiet •. Electrical Engineering, Veteran — Private 4. 3. I Sergeant 2; . .I.E.E. 2, 1: O.G.. . 1; . niateur Radio Club 3, 2, Chairman Meml ei hip Committee 1 ; Cadet Waiter 1: Bomb Staff 1: Canterbury- Club 4: Cadet Staff 4: Electrical Engineer Cadet Ijib Assistant 2, 1. While this year ' s first class was just al out com- pleting grade school, the Gunny was walking the Rat Line in the Old Corps . During his three years after L . S. Marine ser ice. Gunny has done well and has proved that he knows enough to keep up with the younger crowd . . fter graduation he goes down to VPI for Graduate work. Main- taining the attitude that the degree in Electrical Engineering is of primar - importance Bill has worked hard to get where he is and has also shown that age is no object if you want something badly enough. This June, Bill will step up and receive his degree, a little late but still the same degree. •Duke B. D. Gunnv 74e Bubber ' Sam Al Civil Eiigiiiccring, Armor — Private 4, 3, i, 1 American Society of Civil Engineers i, 3, 2, 1 O.G.A. 1 ; Rat Wrestling -t; Tidewater Club 4, 3, 2, 1 Intramurals 4, 3, i, 1; Blood Bowl Captain 1; Cross- country Rifle Team 4, 3, i, 1; Monogram Minstrel Endman i; Armed Forces Club 4, 3. Folks will miss quiet little Bubber Bain when lie leaves the Institute. While he was here, his delicate personality earned him several othernick- names such as Gorilla and Bully . Seriously though, Bubber was one of the most popular of the four year privates during his stay, and the C Company cadets will have a hard time filling the gap after he has gone. Although Bubber was never one to miss a party, he knew how to apply himself, and his grades were always near the top. Lots of luck, Bubber, wherever you may be. Electrical Engineer, r Force — Private 4, 3, -i, 1; American Institute of Electrical Engineers 1; O.G.A. 1. Xot as a roaring surf ' s pounding breakers but as the encioaching evening tide does Sam ' s aft ' able nature spread. Behind a cloak of mildness lies a res- ervoir of matchless wit and dry humor and the slide rule attached to his belt labels him Electrical Engineer in major only as his calculating mind appreciates the finer arts. Sam rode up the Valley from Roanoke in ' 53 and effortlessly donned the gray. Now the future beckons and Sam steps con- fidently into the adventure of life. We do not know what path he will take but we know that success will accompany him as well as the fond memories of ' 57. Chemistry, Artillery — Pri ate 4, 3, 2, 1; American Chemical Society 3 2, 1; O.G.A. 1; Cadet Waiter 1; Cadet Chemistry Lab Instructor 1; Intramurals 4, 3, 2, 1. Al came South one fine September day to find out if we really know anything about Chemistry down here. During his stay, in the process of main- taining a high academic standing he has picked up a few pointers he intends to use in W ' est Virginia starting in July. Everyone who knows Carolyn seems certain that . 1 has chosen the right person to share the good fortune and success his open and alert mind are sure to bring them. Walter Thomas Bain Norfolk, Mrginia Samuel Donald Barker Roanoke, Virginia Alan Squier Baumgarter Oakland, New Jersey 7 ' Ensign Jolly Jim- Civil Engineering, Infantry — Private 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Judo Team 4, 3, i, 1 ; Armed Forces Club 3, ' 2, 1 ; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, i, 1; Canter- bury Club i. 3, -2, 1; 1957 Ring Committee; Florida Club 1. The Ensign reported tor duty as a Rat ariniil with his boatswain ' s pipe and a long family na al tradition to uphold. Having just served a tour in the Islands, he was somewhat addicted to orchid leis and Hawaiian music, but that didn ' t prevent his rapidly mastering the military arts. Only his outspoken nature has kept his sleeves adorned with private ' s stripes for four years, but he has on oc- casion served detached staff duty. . very likeable brother rat, we expect to see liitn piped aboard a transport plane with sideboys to take command of his first airborne division. Electrical Engineering, .Vrtillery — Private 4, -2, 1, Corporal 3; Glee Club 4, 3, i, 1; . rmed Forces Club 4, 3; .1. V. Football 4; American Institute of IClectrical Engineers 1; Deep South Club 4, 3, i, 1: Distinguished Military Student i, 1; O.G.A 1. Hailing from the Crescent City of the South. .Jolin came to us with high ideals and ambitions — qualities which are definitely responsible for his academic achievements. His self-confidence, desire to learn, and ability to make friends justify the respect we have for him. John ' s radiant per- sonality not only affords him full enjoyment of life, but also insures his future success which he so riglitfnily deserves. Historj-, Infantry — Private 4, 1, Corporal 3, Ser- geant i; . rcheology Club Secretarj-Treasurer 3. Vice President i. President 1 ; HLstor - ' cnub 4, 3, i, 1 : Glee Club 3, i, 1; . rmed Forces Club 3. i, 1; South- west Virginia Club Secrefary-Trea-surer 3, Vice President , 1; Red Cros.s Barracks Representative 3, -2: Cadet Waiter 1; IntramuiaU 4, 3, i, I; Dis- tinguished Military Student i, 1. In these days of tension and striXe it is indeed a rare and wonderful experience to meet someone whose heart is filled with joy, generosity and sincerity. Such a person is Jim Brisco, Iietter known as Jolly Jim . In the four years that we have known him he has created a lasting impression on us. Internationally known as a connoisseur of women and western novels, Jim will make the grade where- ever he goes. He has that rare quality of being able to make others happy even though he himself be faced with adversitv. Good luck. Jim. William Lewis Benson, Jr. USNS, Green Cove Springs, Florida John Randolph Bolling, Jr. New Orleans, Louisiana James Lotx Brisco Marion, Virginia Richard Clements Brown, Jr. Palmer, Virginia James Gilmore Bryant Bryant, Virginia Archie Chisholm Burnham, Jr. Decatur, Georgia Civil Engineering, Infantry — Private 4, 1, Corporal 3, Sergeant ' 2; Glee Club 4, 3, 3, 1; American Societv of Civil Engineers 4, 3, i, 1; Circulation Staff of Bomb 1; O.G.A. 1; Staff ot Civil Shaft 1. Admiration and respect as a result ot his radiant ])crscinality is tlie main tribute we pay to this I ' aliiH ' r paragon. A thoroughly competent person, Dick is always more than willing to give a buddy a hand. His fine attitude is always present, and as a result, has made him a popular favorite among not only his Brother Rats, but his many friends in other classes as well, . greed by all, Dick will always rank high in the books of the people he meets and the jobs he undertakes. He is bound to capture the best that life will offer. Chemistry, Air Force — Private 4, 3, ' 2, 1 ; American Chemical Society 3, 2, 1 ; Lynchburg Club 4, 3, ' 2, 1 ; Baptist Student Union 4, 3; Cadet Waiter 1; Rat Football 4. To all his friends, .lim is known for his hard work and goodnatured attitude toward his duties. One who strives for good grades, Jim has always made better than average marks during his cadetship. Without a doubt, the man from Bryant, Va., will always be a success in his endeavors, and with his friend, Betty. We who know Jim best ot all are confident that wherever he goes, his friendly manner and ability to win friends will carry him to the toj). Civil Engineering, Corps ot Engineers — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; American Society ot Civil Engineeis 3, 2, 1 ; Intramurals 3, 2, 1 ; Baptist Student Union 4, 3, 2, 1; Secretary 3; President 2, 1; Religious Council 3, 1: Clerk 2; Bomb Staff 1; The Ciinl Shaft 2, 1; Room Orderly 4, 3, 2, 1; Excess 4, 3, 2, 1; 167 PT ' s 4, 3, 2, 1; Block Runner and OC Fatiguer 3, 2, 1. . rch was ne -er one to let books interfere with his education. He was a member ot the T. V. Club and on week ends when he wasn ' t watching T. V he was proljablv trying to organize a football game oi tiiul sonieliody to play ping-pong with. He could tell a lot of tales about his rat year and Dirty Dan ilurdangh, his favorite first classman. Although Arch isn ' t a brother rat of ' 57 we have come to think of him as one because ot his friendly smile ai d easy going ways. With his personality and ambition . rch is sure to succeed. Dick Jim Arch ' Robert Whitney Burns, Jr. Eglin Air Force Base, Florida Jose Sideco Chioco Manila, Philippine Islands Robert Glassell Christopher Remo, Virginia Electrical Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, 1, Corporal 3, Sergeant ' 2; Glee Club 4, 3, i; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, i, 1; Monogram Minstrel 3, ' 2; Swimming 4, 3, i, 1; Track 4, 3, -2; Monogram Clnl) 2, 1; American Institute of Electrical Engineers 3, i, 1; Pilot ' s Club 3, 2; International Relations Clul) 4, 3, 2, 1; Canterbury Club 4, 3; Florida Club 1; Deep South Club 2, l ; Texas Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Cadet Staff 4, 3; Intramurals 4, 3, 2, 1. One of .Jlggs Jamison ' s boys, Bobby came to VMI in 1953 from Boiling AFB ill Washington, D. C. Besides devoting many hours to his favorite pastime, writing letters to a certain blonde at Stephens College, he still has had time to estaltlish an enviable record at VMI in the military phase and in athletics. With liis determination, he is sure to reach the top in his Air Force career, and we wish him all the luck and happiness in the world for the future. Pre-Medical, Artillery — Private 4, 2, 1, Corporal 3: Fencing 4, 3, 2, 1, Captain 2, 1; Glee Club 4; Virginia Academy of Science 4, 3, 2, 1; Newman Club 4, 3, 2, 1; . rmed Forces Club 4, 3; Intramurals 4, 3. .Io.se, better known as George or Pepsi , traveled halfway around the world to come to VMI, bringing with him his accomplished skill in fencing. He has led our fencing team to the best record that a VMI team has ever had in this sport. . long with this he has established a record for him- self as never having been defeated in foil, . lways triOing with rats or cutting up in general with everyone, he has won many friends here at the Institute and will ever hold a place in our memory. Our loss will be some medical school ' s gain. Civil Engineering, Armor — Private 4, 3, 1 ; Corporal 3; . rmed Forces Club 3, 1; . merit-an Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1 ; Ba.seball 4. Remo came to the Institute on that fateful day along with the rest of us and has managed to press up the hill of Science . Vou could always find him slaving over that slip-stick night or day begging that it would give him the right answer. That familiar anyway will long be remembered as the key to his puzzlement. Bob will always be busy dividing his time between Bowling Green and Georgia and it will no doubt lead him to a verj- happy and successful life. ' Bobbv Feiisi Remo ■Wilr ' Fraiikie ••J)ick ' Eiiglisli, Infantry — Private 4, Corporal 3, Private 2, Second Lieutenant 1; Blood Bowl i, 1; English Society ' 2, 1; Westminster Fellowship 4; Rat Foot- ball 4. ' Ole Wals came here devoted to the Institute and Marine Corps and will undoubtedly leave the same way. He has done much for this school and also has received a great deal from it. Wiley has been, and always will be, a friend to all who know him and is generous in giving up his time to anyone. Tlic Marine Corps will get a fine man and a great leader when it receives Wiley. Civil Engineering, Marine Corps — Private 4, 2, 1, Corporal S; .Vmerican Society of Civil Engineers S, 2, 1; NcwnKin Club 4, 3, 2, 1; O.G.. . 1; Tuni-Oiit Stati ' , Advertising .Manager 2, Business Manager 1; Varsity Swimming Manager 2, 1. Hey, Frank, how about a business furlough. is often heard around barracks. Frank ' s main ambition is not just to be financier of the Turn- out but rather to be a successful civil while at VMI and in the time that follows graduation. He has worked hard all these years to accomplish what he wants. We know that his patience and fortitude will earn him a l)ig place in the world. Chemistry, Infantry — Private 4, Corporal 3, First Sergeant — Sergeant Major 2, Captain 1; Rifle Team 4, 3; . me.-ican Institute of Physics 4; John Ryd Bush . ward 4; Richmond Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Baptist Club 4, 3; . merican Chemical Society 3, 2, 1, Secre- tary 2; Executive Council 1; Armed Forces Club 3, 2, 1; ' 57 Ring Committee; Distinguished Military Student 2, 1. When Dick came from that scliool in the hills of Richmond he came with a definite purpose in mind and he surprised no one when he obtained it. That purpose can be seen in his military and aca- demic records. During his four years at the Insti- tute he has combined seriousness and pleasure to the extent that it made him a good friend to know and have around. We know that whatever goal he sets out to obtain he will achieve in the least pos- sible time while making the best po.ssible record. Wiley Mitchei ' ' lapp, Jr. Pomona, Caliioinia Frank Joseph Cohen Jacksonville, North Carolina Richard Edwin Collier Richmond, Virginia 7 Don ' Dav( Ilus History, Infantry — Private 4, i, 1, Corporal 3; Cross Country l; Baslcetball 4, 3, i, 1; Baseball 4, ' 2, 1; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, i, 1; International Relations Club 1; History Club 4, 3, i, 1; Yankee Club 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Monogram Club 2, 1. September of ' 33 brought about a new way of life for Don, to which he quickly adjusted himself. Al- though from the glorious North, his sparkling personality soon won him many friends from both sides of the Mason-Dixon Line. Don quickly made himself known in the field of athletics, and soon became one of Jack.son ' s leading scorers. We feel sure that with his ambitions and determination he will surely find success in future years. We ha ' e been fortunate to have been associated with Don, in that he has made life at VMI a little more pleasant. He will surely be a great loss when he departs from these hallowed stoops . History, Infantry— Private 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Glee Club 4: Track 4; Swimming 4, 3, ' 2, Captain 1; Armed Forces Club 1; Humor Editor Turn-Oui 1; O.G.A. 1; Texas Club 4; History Club 4, 1. Dave will be remembered for his captaincy of the swimming team, his Turn-Out jokes, his glib tongue with the tac officers, his amazing feats with women, Ruby , and last but far from least, his fantastic demerit record (419 demerits in three and a half years). He managed to bang his way through four years at VMI, taking academics as they came, but usually acquitting himself admirably. He i)lans to attend that great graduate school at Fort Benning. Dave has always possessed a great deal of academic curiosity as to the sear functioning of the B. R, etc. When he finishes basic, he is going for his PHD in parachute silk. Geronimo ' Pre-Medical, Air Force — Private 4, 1, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2; Class President ' i,i, 1 ; Rat Wrestling 4; Varsity Wrestling 3, i, 1 ; Mono gram Club I ; fctho- dist Club 4, 3, i; Who ' g Wh, in Ameriran OAUgeji and Unirergitiet 1; Superintendents Ad ' i.sor}- Com- mittee 1; President of General and Executive Com- mittees. Russ came to VMI with one thought in min ' ]; to always do the right thing. His classmates soon saw what t. ' i ' pe of person he was and elected him to be their leader for the next three years. Russ lias never changed his original philosophy and during his trjing years as class president he has never refused aid to a single person and has strive l for truth, honesty, and fairness above all. Without a doubt, when Russell walks out of here in June. VMI will have produced one of the finest doctors in her historv. Donald Herman Coombs Delmar, Xew York David C.vrter Davenport Washington, District of Columbia RussELX LE s DA%as, Jr. Rockj- Mount. irginia V u y . Anthony Nicholas DiCesaee Rochester, New York William White Dick III Edinburg, Indiana Waverley Joyner Dickens III Virginia Beach, Virginia History, Armor — Private 4, 1, Corporal 3, Sergeant ■2; Armed Forces Club 3, i, 1; Newman Club 4, 3, i, 1: Pilot ' s Club i, 1; Yankee Club 4, 3, i, 1; Cadet Staff 4; Turn-Out Stafi ' 1; Bomb Staff 3; O.G.A. 1; Ring Figure Art Committee 2; History Club -2, 1; Cadet Assistant Librarian i, 1. Jules, Tony, Caesar — whatever you call him, the smiling Italian is a perfect example of what a Brother Rat should be. Anybody want a date? For he seems to know all the girls from Holly Colly to Mary Washington to the Sem. Tony has always been a sharp man militarily, and he is always in there trying. His food packages feed half the first class, and his jolly humor feeds everybody else with a great admiration for him. Always striving for what he believes right, Tony will always remain a person whom everyone will be proud to call Brother Rat . Historj-, Aitillery — Private 4, 1, Corporal 3, Ser- geant ' 2; . rmed Forces Club 4; Timmins Music Club ' 2, 1, Secretary 1; Intramurals 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Distin- guished Military Student ' 2, 1; Distinguished Student 3, 2; Dean ' s Advisory Council 1; Geology Lab Assistant 1; Table Tennis Committee 1. Bill entered II in 1953 with the aim of getting a military education. Not only has he excelled in the military licld, but he has attained the highest possiMr ,ir;i(l(iiiic rating. A tribute to his academic prinvis is till ' way he has helped many of his fellow history majors through exams with his pre-exam lectures. Bill ' s foremost interest is the army and he will, no doubt, be a success in his chosen field. Bill ' s career at the Institute has been a well rounded one. His natural talents in all facets of barracks life have made him a leader in the military, academic and athletic phases of his life here. Civil Engineering, Armor — Private 4, 1, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2; Episcopal Acolytes 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Tide- water Club 4, 3, -2, 1 : Monogram Minstrel Staff 4, 3, 2, 1; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1; Musket Team 2, 1 . When Lace graduated from Maury High, his ambition was to be an admiral or a bishop. He had his first look at ' MI that September, and what he saw didn ' t fit either plan, so he gave up both and dedicated himself to civil engineering. Two years ago, a pleasant distraction enrolled at Sweet Briar, and we haven ' t seen much of Lace since. Now upon graduation, he has returned to his original goal. He has been a wonderful Brother Rat, and we know he ' ll make Ann a fine preacher husband if she can stand pipes and his cussin ' . T. Whit( Lace 7 Kenneth Kiefer Dickinson Alexandria, Virginia P ff Lewis Hurt Diugcid Baltimore, Maryland Edward Otto Donner Somerseti Pennsylvania Civil Engineering, Infantry — Private 4, 3, Sergeant •2, ' 2nd Lieutenant 1 ; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Football 4, 3; Amoiirnn Societv of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1; Dyke 4, 1; Kooni Orderiv 4, 3, -2, 1; Penaltv Tours 4, 3, i, 1; Lutheran Club 4; Bliuddist Club 1; Company Food RepresenlaLive 1; Intramurals 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Class Pornographer 4, 3, 2, 1; Fourth Stoop 4, 3; Smnmer School 4, 3, ' 2, Kelley ' s Cabin 3, i, 1. From the field of Army brats came Ken Slime Dickinson. Ken is quite ditt ' erent from other people because he gave up wine, women .and song for beer, vodka and class parties. Seriously, Ken is one of tlie best liked Cadets here at VMI. His fabulous, almost unbelievable personality and good looks liave won him many friends and will make his life a true success. English, Air Force — Private 4, ' 2, 1, Corporal 3; Cadet Staff 4, 3, 2, Editor 1 ; J. V. RiSe Team 4; Dis- tinguished Student 2; Chairman Music Committee Ring Figure 2; International Relations Club 1. The VMI Cadet was somewhat of a drab, unin- teresting weekly publication, until along came Lou Diuguid. He was a man who appreciated the novel; the interesting; the original and the courageous. These are also the plirases which aptly describe his own personality. A man of quiet dignity, the Fighting Editor of the Cadet strove to improve the lot of the Corps of Cadets. In his senior year, he turned our foundering weekly journal into a blazing hot item. Never one to sing his own praises, Lou will long be remembered as one of the out- standing men of the Class of 1937. Electrical Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, Cor- poral 3, Sergeant 2, 2nd Lieutenant 1; Lutheran Club Treasurer 4; Rat Basketball Manager 3: Armed Forces Club 3; Fencing Team 4; Bomb Staff. Class Co-editoi- 1; Glee Club Recorder 1; . merican Institute of Electrical Engineers 1; Cadet Waiter 1. With his snow shoes over one shoulder. Ed began lijs trip down out of the mountains of the Roof Garden of Pennsylvania and headed for VMI. Ed has done well here, especially in his academics as an Electrical Engineer, blowing fuses here and there, and gives promise of being a good engineer. When the fly boys finish with Ed, we predict a nice little Yankee girl will win him and he ' ll settle down to raising all sorts of little sparks . So good luck, Ed, and we know with your abiUty to stick to some- thing until the job is well done, you ' ll accomplish anvtliing vou undertake. ' Ken ' Lou Big Ed ' Mark Wade Cliff Chemistry, Armor — Private 4, 2, 1, Corporal 3; Glee Club 4, 3, ■i, 1; American Chemical Society 3, ' 2, 1; Track i; Intramurals 4, 3, 2, 1, A saying has crept up among those who really know Mark which is There are only two things in life of which you can be sure — (1) that the sun will rise in the morning and — (i) that Mark Doty will be at Glee Club practice that night. It would not be true liowcver, to imply that Mark has spent his four years (inly |iartiei])ating in the Glee Club. Any time that there is an intramural event, from football to baseball, Ole Mark is out there giving his all for Band Company. One of Col. German ' s devoted followers, Mark plans to make his place in the Chemical world. Civil Engineering, Corps of Engineers — Private 4, 3, i, 1; American Society of Civil Engineers 4, 3, ' 2, 1; O.G.A. 1; Roanoke Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Penalty Tours 4, 3; Editorial Staff of Civil Shaft 1; . rmed Forces Club 4, 3; Cross Country 4. Wade, who hails from the Roanoke area, has spent four years of grin, bear it, and graduate. His main problem has been keeping out of trouble so he can go to Longwood to see Sis every week end, and this has cost him many gray hairs. Wade was never one for shining shoes, but he has a fine aca- demic record here and stands high in his class. Wade plans to go to M. I. T. after graduation where we know he will make another fine record. Good luck, Wade, we hope to see you and Sis many times in the future. History, Armor — Private4, i, 1, Corporal, 3; History Club 4, 3, 2, 1; International Relations Club 2, 1; O.G.A. 1; Cadet Waiter 1; Library Assistant 1; Tidewater Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Armed Forces Club 3, 2, 1. In the four years Cliff has been here he has at- tained the reputation of being the strong, silent type and as evidenced by hi s success with the fairer sex this is a preferred trait. Cliff and the Green Hornet have really made the rounds at all the girls ' schools. At times he must have thought tliat the Hornet was one of those Navy planes he ' ll soon be flying. He ' s really been kept on the move with studies, the library, and Cadet waiters, but not once has he neglected that first love of all L.A. ' s, the sack. Makk Hanahan Doty, Jk. Winnsboro, South Carol! nw Anderson Wade Douthat III Roanoke, Virginia Clifton Cox Dowdy Norfolk, Virginia History, Infantry — Private 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Hop Commit- tee 3, 2, Vice President 1; Tidewater Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, i, 1; President 1957 Ring Figure Committee 2; History Club 4, 3; O.G.A. 1. Although Dave is quiet in many respects, his friendly manner will be remembered by all. He is usually quite jovial and his ])articipation in social activities will not l)e forgotten. His work as head of our Ring Figure pro ed that he has the ability to do big things in a very competent manner. Da ' e has changed a lot since entering VMI but it has been in the right direction. His success as a cadet and as a friend to everyone makes it certain that he will be outstanding as a lawyer. Civil Engineering, Corps of Engineers — Private 4, ' 2, 1, Corporal 3; Track 4; Cross Country 3; . rmed Forces Club 4; Presbyterian Club 4, Secretary 3, Vice President ' 2, 1; Religious Council 3, ' 2, Clerk 1; .American Societv of Civil Engineers 3, i, 1; Cadet Start ' 1; O.G.A. 1. B. D. came to VMI a quiet, reserved boy whose aljility to max a Calculus exam but inability to understand Rat History confused many people. Bruce ' s activities on the Religious Council seemed only to broaden his fields of interest outside of barracks. A clear thinker and always a sincere worker, his future holds only the promise of success. His art at map drawing has won a place in a top selling book. He will be remembered for his quiet sen.sc of humor and the ability to get mail from eight girls ' schools in a week but seldom get out of Lexington. Hi.story, . ir Force— Private 4, Corp ' iral 3, Strgiranl ■2, First Lieutenant 1; Glee Club 3, i. 1: F ' xjtball 4; Deep South Club 4, i, i, ; Armed Forr-es Club .i, ' 2, 1; Intramurals 4, 3, i, 1. Ben came to us from the deep south city of Mo- Vjile, Alabama. In the past four years, he has steadily improved his ability in all phases of hU VMI life. Academically he is a consistent student, militarily he has risen from the ranks to his present position of battalion adjutant, and in athletics he is one of the leading contenders for the indiWdual intramural cup. After graduation, we all will probably see Ben flashing through the sides as he makes the .Aii Force his career. We wish him luck in the Air Force and in his future. u David Thomas Dunn, Jr. Norfolk, Virginia Bruce Dillard Dunseth Davton. Ohio Benjamin Fitzpatrick Elmore III Mobile, Alabama Thornton Hxirt Elmore Blackstone, Virginia John Walter Emmerich, Jr. Louisville, Kentucky James Gill Espet III Washington, D. C. Pre-Medical, Armor — Private 4, 3, -2, 1; Football i. 3, ' 2, 1; Southside Virginia Club i, 3, 2, President 1; Virginia Academv of Science i, 3, 2, 1 ; Thank God It ' s Friday Club i, 3, 2, President 1 ; Cadet Waiter 3 ; Assistant Corporal i: Coach 2nd Battalion Blood Bowl Team 1; S. K. I. P. Club 3, 2, President 1; O.G.A. 1. Hollywood , so called because of his cool operating procedure with the opposite sex, has led a very interesting life as a cadet. He has always seemed to have a knack for being able to outwit the Institute in the majority of instances. Besides being very good at running the block, he has also contrib- uted his abilities very ably to running and blocking as referred to the fontball field, . nother of his ac- tivities has been sujiportiiig staunchly the idea that all First Classmen should be Rat Daddies . We wish Billy all the best in the future with his new wife and new cadaver. Ci il Engineering, Artillery — Private 4, 3, 2, 1 Lutheran Club 4, 3, Vice President ' 2, President 1 Pilot ' s Club 2, President 1; Armed Forces Club 3, 2 American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1; O.G.A. 1; Intraraurals 4; Cadet Staff 3, Assistant Circu- lation Manager 2; Distinguished Military Student 2, 1. Having liis shoulder to the wheel and his nose to the grindstone, Em had little time for academics but by budgeting his time he managed to spend his week ends in Lynchburg and his vacations in a stupor. They said Em was shy and retiring but the girls knew differently. We all agree, though that if he can get Kentucky out of his blood he will make a good American citizen someday. So with our hats off and a firm hold on our dates we wish John, Bon Voyage, Hell — we know you ' re being deported! Physics, Air Force — Private 4, Corporal 3, Ser- geant 2; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, 2; .American In- stitute of Physics 4, 3, 2; Cantcrburv Club 4, ' 2; Texas Club 4, 3, 2. Although one of the few Physics majors (10 in his class), Jim has shown that he is much more than the usual absent minded scientist. .41ong with his science he has acquired a fine knowledge of the Arts which gives him that rounded Man of the World outlook on life. A lover of good books, good music, good drink, and that wonderful institution of womanhood. Jim has become well known and ex- ceptionally well liked by his class. We wish him what little luck he will need in his coming life. ' Nestek Johnson Fabella Arlington, Virginia cr Ronald Luis Fischer Durban, Natal, South Africa John Robekt Fiske Miami, Floriria Civil Engineering, Armor — Private i, 1, Corporal 3, Sergeant i; Hop Committee 3, 2, 1; Intramurals 4, 3, 2, 1; Cadet Staff -1; Varsity Football Manager 3; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1; North- ern Virginia Club 2, President 1; O.G.A. 1. N. J. came to VMI four years ago from the plains of Arlington with a friendly smile and a carefree  ay. A friend to all, his humorous gestures never failed to make the sad gay. An ardent admirer of Mary Wa.shiiigton College, N. J. never failed to fulfill the requirements of that old axiom Wine, Women and Song . Civil Engineering, Infantry — Piivate 4, 1; Corporal 3, Sergeant 2; Armed Forces Club i, 3, 2; Lutheran Club i, 3, 2, 1; Religious Council 3; American Society of Civil Engineers 4, 3, 2, 1; Turn-Out Staff ' 4, 3, Circulation Manager 2, Assistant Business Manager 1; O.G.A. 1. Good ole Fish — never has there been a man more intent on making a success of himself. With a great amount of sweat and hard work it looks like lie has achieved his aim here at the Institute. We might say that his spirit slacks up a bit from Satur- day at 1300 to Sunday night at 2230. Might pos- sibly this man be a member of the Thank the Commandant for Week Ends Association . ' Oh well, we all need peace and quiet sometime. ' ' . ' . ' The Fish has been a great Brother Rat and an even better friend. Here ' s good luck to you Ronnie in whatever you may do in the future. Historj, Armor — Private 4, 2, 1, Corpora! 3; Re- ligious Council 2, 1; O.G.A. 1; Florida Club 1; History Club 2, I; Intramuials 4. 3, 2, 1; Basket- ball 4, 3, 2; Track 4; F Company Mess Hall Representative 1; Cadet Staff 1; Chairman Recrea- tion Room Committee 1: . rmed Forces Club 4, 2, 1; Distinguished Militarj- Student 1 ; Cla.ss Agent. Bob Fiske, known around bairacks as the per- sonality kid, or the other half of Fiske-LeBourdais Inc. is truly represeiitative of what we all want as a Brother Rat, comrade, or friend. £iis ever-present smile and pleasant maiuier have won him hundreds of friends here at VMI. The smart business acumen which Bob possesses and the love of those things which are tridy military can ' t help but make him a success in either civilian or militarv life. X. J. Fisir Whiske Ted ' Carter Drewry ' English, ' -Infantry — Private 4, Corporal 3, Supply Sergeant 2, First Lieutenant 1; Cadet Staff 2, 1, (Assistant Sports Editor); Bomb Staff 2, 1 (Assistant Sports Editor English Society 2, 1; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Connecticut Club 1; Intramurals 4, 3, 2, 1; Wrestling 2; Distinguished Military Student 1. Ted was always a good boy; he shiued his shoes and brass with near religious devotion. What ' s more, his hustling and bustling, the residual effects of the eternal storm in which Ted is constantly tossing, gives him the appearance of great efficiency. There are only a couple of things that irritate Ted: anyone around him when he gets up; and people saying How did such an ugly guy get such a good- looking girl. Ted ' s good-naturedness and gener- osity are his trade marks. There isn ' t anything, from taking K. P. at Summer Camp to lending that White Elephant he calls a Pontiac, that he wouldn ' t do when asked. Electrical Engineering, Artillery — Private 4, 2, 1, Corporal 3; Glee Club 4, 3; Religious Council 3, 2; Roanoke Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Intramural Wrestling Champ 4, 3; Wrestling 4, 3, 2; Hop Committee 3, 2, Business Manager 1 : Cheerleader 3, 2, Head Cheer- leader 1; Westminster Fellowship 4, 3, 2; O.G.A. 1. Carter has made a name for himself not only in his activities in wrestling, the Hop Committee, and Cheerleading but also has been proclaimed a champion block-runner for his famous Paul Revere Rides. Personality, parties and EUie played an im- portant part in C. V. ' s cadetship. Always a willing worker in class and Corps affairs, he will be remem- bered as one for spurring on the Corps spirit. A born businessman, organizer and salesman extraordinary. Carter has managed to use his talents wisely. As he says, Keep smiling; there ' ll be a brighter day to- morrow, for every day is Christmas. Pre-Medical, Armor — Private 4, Corporal 3, Ser- geant 2, Second Lieutenant 1; Glee Club 4, 3, 2, 1; ' irginia Academy of Science 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Figure Com- mittee 2; Little Gym Committee 2; Bomb Staff ' 1; Intramiu-als 4, 3, 2, 1, Manager 1; The Grand and Sacred Order of the Owl 2, 1; Distinguished Military Student 2, 1; Richmond Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Yankee Club 4, 3, 2, 1. Drewry is not finishing his education, but just begimiing it. He learns something from everything he does, both on the academic and the extra-cur- ricular side of the picture. We are expecting to hear reports that he is really burning up the place at Jeft ' erson Medical School. Don ' t think that Drewry has spent all his time here studying. The girls ' schools around Lexington would go absolutely mad without him around. He is a permanent fixture in a few of them. He is one of those guys who studied during the week so he could live it up on the week ends. And he did. Edgai! Cromwell Fletcher Green vich, Connecticut Carter Venable Fox Roanoke, Virginia Drewry Redwood Fox II Wvnnewoorl, Penn.svlvania ■t M Bob ' Giilvo ' KvriU Civil Engineering, Infantry — Private i. Corporal 3, Sergeant i. Second Lieutenant 1; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, i, 1; Basketball i; Football 4; Intramurals 4, 3, i, 1; Glee Club 4, 3: Intramural Manager 1; Dyke 4, 1; Room Orderly 4, 3, ' 2, 1. From the low farmland of Ohio came VMI ' s Tallman , Big Bob. After a relatively quiet Rat year Bob tjroke into the social and military spot- light. There are very few girls within a 60-mile radius of Lexington who won ' t smile in recognition when Peaches ' name is mentioned. Besides being a Don Juan in off-duty hours, Bob is an out- standing leader in the Corps, from both a military and an athletic viewpoint. He has a habit of having his name mentioned in the intramural corner when- ever scoring records are discussed. Bob will be especially remembered for his friendly personality and aggressive spirit. History, Air Force— Private 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Football I; Track 4, 3, -l, 1, Co-Captain 1; Color Private 1; Monogram Club i, 1; Newman Club 4, 3, i, 1; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Pilot ' s Club i, 1; History Club 1; O.G.A. Representative A Company 1. Bill came to the West Point of the South from the land of the VJII of the North , struck with the idea of playing football. When he found that football and books don ' t mix, he took up track. Although not a ladies ' man by VMI standards, Bill was never one to turn down a trip to Hollins or Randolph-Macon. Not one to be easily shaken froTn what he believes is right. Bill nevertheless has endeared himself with cadets in all four classes by his gentle, easy-going manner, no matter how trying the circumstances may be. These traits are sure to carry Galvo to the top in any field he chooses. Pre-Medical, . rtiller — Private 4, .3, i, J; Virginia . cademv of S ieiice 4, 3, i, I ; Rfjariokc- Club 4, 3, ■i. 1; Blow] Bowl 3, i; Wrestling 4; Ring Figiirt- Banquet Committee 2; O.G.. . 1: IJI i, 1; Guard Team 4, 3, -2, 1; Room Orderly 4, 3. i, ]; Penalty Tours 4, 3, -2, 1: Stevesvillc 3, i, 1; Block Running 4, 3, 2, 1; Paul Revere Driving Cliampiorkship i, I. John ' s attributes are many, among them being a sincerity which has gained him many friends, anrl a pleasing and optimistic personality. He has set his goals high in life. This Tri-state lover has managed to escape the ICC in his inter-state actiWlies which extend from the bottom of Tar Heel countrj to the top of Maryland. Occ-asionally he extends his activities as he likes to travel to meet people in dif- ferent places. Confucius was wrong alK ut Evrito , as he has never lost the key to any girl ' s apartment. u Robert Kile Fravel riain Cilv. Ohif) William Smiley Galvin Snvder, New ' ork John Everett Gardner, Jr. Roanoke, Virginia William Abthue Gay, Jr. Greensboro, North Carolina William Franklin Gilmore Birmingham, Alabama Clinton Thomas Glover Starrucca, Pennsylvania Pre-Medical, Infantry — Private i. Corporal 3, Color Sergeant -i. Captain 1; Virginia Academy of Science -t, 3, i, 1: Football -t, 3; Intramurals 2, 1: Blood Bowl 2, 1; Owls Club 2, 1; Distinguished Military Student i, 1; Deep South Club 4, 3, 2; Little G Tn Committee ' 2. Carolina ' s favorite son whisked through the evils of the rat line with all possible expediency and we soon reaUzed that, in Bill, the Class of ' 57 had one of its most sincere and amiable members. Bills climb through the ranks to the gilded circle of the zebras is a remarkable accomplishment in itself but to do this without sacrificing intramurals, extra- curricular activities, Medical school prerequisites, and the ability to raise hell and have a good time with anyone, marks Bill as one of our most versatile and well liked Brother Rats. His success is obvious and he will be remembered here long after he has joined Duke ' s Med School. Chemistry, Artillery — Private 4, Corporal 3, Supply Sergeant 2, 1st Lieutenant 1; American Chemical Society 3, 2, 1; Armed Forces Club 1; Deep Soutli Club i, 3, 2, ] ; Wrestling 4 ; Track 4, 2 ; Cross Country 2; Head Cadet Waiter 1; Merck Index Award 2: James Louis Howe Award 2 ; Who ' s ]] ' ko hi American Colleges and Universities 1; Distinguished Military Student 2, 1 ; Distinguished Student 4, 3, 2, 1; Blood Bowl 2, 1; Deans Advisory Committee 1. Hailing from the South ' s Steel City, Frank ma- triculated to the Institute with the ambition of attaining an outstanding record. Never digressing he attained his goal. Many of us thought Frank never took time to Live . But we all realize that through his efforts for academic, athletic, and mili- tary recognition he experienced more pleasure than most of us who indulged in the raising of ' MI Hell . Being self-sufficient, trustworthy, and a true Brother Rat Frank has acquired the respect of his fellow cadets. With knowledge of work and play, his future is without limit. Pre-Medical, Air Force — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Cadet Staff 4, 3; Virginia Academy of Science 3, 2, 1; O.G.. . 1 ; Regimental Band 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, 1; Canterbury Club 4, 3, 1. Hailing from Pennsylvania, Clint migrated below the Mason-Dixon Line for the purpose of becoming an excellent veterinarian. He has done very well at VMl in his chosen major and has managed to make many great friends as well as meeting the girl. With his splendid sense of humor, kindness, and moral values, Clint is certain to go far in the field of medicine. Good luck to Nancy and Clint in the future. Biir Hunch ' •Clint Robert Kilian Hall San Francisco, California Frank Holloway Hammond III Covington, Virginia Leroy Dow Hammond Sandston, Virginia 1 Civil Engineering, Infantry — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Footliall i; Wrestling 4; Newman Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, 2, 1; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1; O.G.A. 1; Thank God It ' s Fridav Night Club 4, 3, 2, 1; After Military Duty Cocktail Club 3, 2, 1. Out of the bushland of far-away California to the Institute came Bob early in September, 1953. Never one to let Institute regulations stand in the way of fun, he will be remembered by all of us as one of the last of the Old Corps ' party boys. Not only will we remember Bob for his love of a good time but also for his loyalty to all that is VMI, especially tlie Rat and class systems. We expect nothing less than the greatest of success for him as an alumnus. Civil Engineering, Armor — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2, 2nd Lieutenant 1; Glee Club 4; Swim- ming 4, 3, 2; Monogram Club 3, 2, 1; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1 ; After-Drill Poker Club i. It is not often that VMI is blessed with a po- tential clergyman, but when it is, there is no need to doubt his character. This Covington lad is so dedicated to this high calling, that his goodness and companionship have become valued as a part of every man in the class. In addition to his swimming talents and academic finesse he has latched on to one of the cutest gals in tliese parts. As the saying goes, beliind c ' ery great man there is a good woman, and we know that Frank will reach the top in his field, with his devoted Barljara Lea at his side. Civil Engineering, Infantrj- — Private 4. Corporal 3. First Sergeant 2. Captain 1: American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1, Vice President 2, President 1; Bomb Staff 2. 1, Editor 1: Carfe Staff 4: Glee Club4. 3, 2, 1; Track Team 4, 3; IntramuraU 2, 1; Dis- tinguished Student 3. 2; Distinguished Militarj ' Student 2, 1; Tf ' ko ' s Jl ' hn Among Student.i in Ameri- can Unirersilies and Colleges. Roy has not been what is commonly known as the average cadet by any stretch of the imagination. As a distinguished student. Editor of the Bomb, President of American Society of Ci 4I Engineer s and Alpha Company Commander, he has shown himself to be an outstanding memt er of the Corps. Although liis life-long ambition has been to be a Marine officer he has decided to make the Army Corps of Engineers his career bec-ause of bad eyes. He has been a friend to all and an inspiration to many. May he always have the best of luck and the greatest success possible. To Patti may we abo add, Watch out for ole Daddv Hammond . Bob Frank ' ■ LiolH ' l Doc ' Jerry I ' ro-Moilical, Artillery — Private 4, Corporal . ' S, Supply Sergeant i. First Lieutenant 1; Virginia Academy of Science 4, 3, ■i. President 1; J. ' . Wrestling 4; Varsity Wrestling 1; Methodist Club 4, 3; Tidewater Club 3, i, 1; Pilot ' s Club 2, 1; ' 57 Ring Committee ' 2; Armed Forces Club 2, 1; Blood Bowl Committee, Chairman 1; International Re- lations Club 1. Few cadets may have heard of Creeds, but aroiuid barracks Creeds ' Number 1 contribution to the Institute has earned quite a reputation for himself. Young Doc Hancock was one of the first pre- meds to be accepted into medical school. Vn- doubtably this was because of the inexhaustible supply of everything from snake-oil to wonder drugs he keeps in his locker. Moe was a staunch sup- porter of the German Club and a strong believer in saving everything, especially if it was completely useless. With his mind set on becoming a doctor, Moe ' s ability to associate with people will no doubt take him far in this profession. English, Armor— Private 5, 4, 3, -2, 1; Track 4, 3; Canterbury Club 4, 3; Pilot ' s Club, Secretary and Treasurer 2, 1; O.G.A. 1; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Florida Club 1; Glee Club 3; Company Clerk 1. Doc is known to all barracks as VMI ' s only ex-demo ' iition expert who almost succeeded in having a two room suite in barracks. An active member of the 2nd CP Coffee Club, Wel lford E. has coimed enough deals from the Institute to enable him to sleep 16 hours per day, an enviable situation. In spite of some small disagreements with the au- thorities. Doc manages to stay oft ' the road most of the time and this refugee from the Everglades has found a new home at Stevesville (he is barracks representative of same) where he whiles away his idle hours. Tho a Bro ' Rat of ' 56, Doc is one of the gang ' ' and a welcome addition to the LA League. Physics, Infantrj- — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2, 2nd Lieutenant 1; Cross Country 4, 3, 2; Track 4, 3; American Institute of Physics 3, 1; Sports writer, Cadet 1; Intramurals 2, 1; International Relations Club 3, 2, 1; Monogram Club 3, 2, 1. Jerry ' s entire cadetship has been characterized by his determination to be a well-rounded cadet. This determination has aft ' orded him much success in that, even though academics have played an important role, he has found time to earn a mono- gram on the cross-country team, liold a position in the Corps of Cadets for three years, and otiier extra- curricular activities, which include writing for the Cadet. In addition to these accomplishments, Jerry will be remembered by those of us who knew him, for his eft ' ervescent outlook on life. Ira Lionel Hancock III Creeds, Mrginia Wellford Estes Hardee Vero Beach, Florida Jerome Lester Harden Grosse Pointe, Michigan ' Milt ' •Cliff Electrical Engineering, Artillery — Private 4, Corporal 3, Supply Sergeant i, ' 2nd Lieutenant 1; American Institute of Electrical Engineers 3, Sec- retary i. Chairman 1; Baseball 4, 3, ' 2, Manager 3; Distinguished Student 3, 2, 1; WJw ' s If ' Ao in American CoUegex and Unifcrsities I. There are four things that stand out in the character of any man. These are intelligence, integrity, personality and leadership. Of these. Milt has an abundance in all. Wherever he goes, whatever he does, and whoever he encounters, the impressions he will leave will always be etched with the aforementioned traits. In the future, we can rest assured that he ' ll be a credit to himself, his family, and VMI, as he is now. Pre-Medical, Infantry — Private 4. 1, Corporal 3, Sergeant 3; Rat Football 4; Golf Team 4, ' 2, 1; Deep South Club 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Texas Club 1;. American Society of Civil Engineers 4, 3; Virginia Academy of Science 2, 1; Intramurals 3, 2. Truly a Southern gentleman in the fullest sense of the word, Tom came over a thousand miles to VMI. He readily adapted himself to life at the Institute by displaying a friendly smile and warm disposition to everyone. Possessing a strong sense of obligation, it can be said that he did his very best while at the Institute. Always found burning tlie midnight oil throughout the week, seldom was the time he wasn ' t on the road to either Roanoke or Lynchburg on Saturday. Wherever Tom may decide to go to Med School, we wish him luck. He has made a lasting impression on all of us who have had the pleasure of knowing him. History, Air Forcr;— Private 4, 3, J, 1; Ba.v;hall 4. 3, 2, Captain I : Monogram Club 2, 1 ; Arme l F ' rr-e- Club 4: International Relatioas Club 4, 1: Yankee Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Westminster Fellowship 4: HLstorj- Club 1; Intramurals 2; Geolog - I. b .Assistant 1. Cliff ' s first introduction to Southern life confirmfd his belief that civilization slarLs North of the Mason- Di.xon Line. Still he managed to hang around and pick up th.it all important sheepskin. UTiat ' s more he managed to make a name f ' lr himself in doing sf . Who will ever forget that .sen.se of expectancy when. Heathcote steps to the bat r On more than one occasion he has been hailed a.s the I)est Iiai ball player in the histor - of ' MI. Certainl his record home run against Richmond in 1955 will lie long re- membered. The Fly-boys will claim Cliff for the next two vears and after that who know.s? i Milton Irby Hargrave, Jr. Dinwiddie, Virginia Thomas Ed v. rd Hays, Jr. Hope, Arkansas Clifford Sheldon Heathcote, Jr. Union, Xew Jersev u -i X X X Cecil Randolph Heflin, Jr. Alexandria, Virginia L Jasper Franklin Holmes Memphis, Tennessee Robert Kirkland Hubbard, Jr. Roanoke, Virginia Civil Engineering, Artillen — Private 4, 3, i, 1: Wrestling 4; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, ■2, 1; Room Orderly 4, 3, -2, 1; Cross Country Rifle Team 4, 3, -2: Intramurals 3, ' 2, 1; Washington Post Subscriber 4, 3, ' 2, 1; New Alexandria River Rat 4; Coal Pile i, 1. Diddle has made a name for himself around VMI not only -nith his roommates but with every- one who has been here with him. He is probably best known for his ability to swing a real mean paddle. His main ambition in life is to leave VMI by hook or crook. He is always ready for a party and let very few slip by him. He has terrific powers of concentration and can snore with the best. He ' s death on women so all vou dumb broads beware. Chemistry, Artillery — Private 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Intra- murals 4, 3; . rmed Forces Club 4, 3, -2; . merican Chemical Societv 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Distinguished Militarv Student ' 2, 1; O.G.A. 1. VMI ' s own Mr. Dollar Sign entered the school of his clMiicc frnni Memphis, Tenn. He immediately appliid liiiii ( If to two occupations (or should w-e say pnocciipalidiisl the fir.st of which was acquiring a degree in chemistry and the second wa.s selling an -tliing he could get his hands on. He has been singularly successful in both tasks and in fact is con- sidered by his Brother Rats as well qualified to teach basic and advanced economics. On the side he lias managed to pick up a Distinguished Military Student rating, a future Mrs. Holmes and a mile of communication wire from Fort Sill. Frank is a man of outstanding character and integrity and will be a success in anything he undertakes. Pre-Medical, Artillery — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Canter- bury Club 4: Virginia Academy of Science 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Captain Rat Wrestling Team 4; Varsity Wrestling 3, 2, 1; Roanoke Club 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Banquet Com- mittee ' 2. Since reporting to the Institute on that fateful day in September of five tliree. Kirk has, at times, given signs that he didn ' t particularly enjoy the cadet life, especially on the drill field. Yet at the same time, he has certainly made the most of his opportunity here by becoming one of the most hard- working of all Doc ' s disciples, and also a constant winner on the wrestling mats. Teddy Bear will not only be remembered for these accomplishments, but for liis uncanny ability to gripe, his satirical humor, and his over-all sincere character. There is no doubt that he will be successful in the fields of both doctor and Baker. ' Punch ' Stein ' Kirk r - p- m William Harwood Huffcut II Menlo Park, California Harky Carr Huneycutt, Jr. Norton, Virginia Richard Vekner Hrxx San Mateo, California History, Armor — Private i. Corporal 3, First Ser- geant i. Regimental Commander 1; Football 4; Intramurals 1, 3, 2, 1; Armed Forces Club -i, 3, 2, 1; History Club -t, 3, 2; International Relations Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Glee Club i, 3; Distinguished Military Student 2, 1; General Committee 1; Executive Committee 1 ; Superintendents Advisory Committee, Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Universities. Bill came to VMI with a military career as his goal, and he has shown us all in our four years here that he will reach and tultill tliat goal honorably. Bill is the epitome of an excellent officer with his warm smile, close friendship and military bearing. . 11 through his cadetship Bill has shown himself as a fine officer, and the record he has made here, not only as First Captain, but as a cadet and a friend, will remain long after he has gone. In the future. Bill will be a Marine Officer in whom his friends and VMI will take pride- Pre-Medical, . rtillery — Private 4, 1, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2; Glee Club 4; Football 4; Wrestling 4, 3, 1; Baseball 4; Southwest Virginia Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Athletic Trainer 3, 9, 1; Westmin.ster Fellowship 4, 3; Armed Forces Club 4, 3; Intramurals 1. Harry, as he is best known by his many friends, hails from Norton, Virginia. He is sought after by the football players and wrestlers who come to him to be taped up . He h.is been a trainer for the football team for three years. . cademically speaking, Harry is a very conscientious individual. Howe ' er, he finds time to goof around every now and then. His friends will truly miss him when he pursues the study of medicine at Duke University. We all join in wishing him the best of luck for we know that he is a man who will succeed in life. Histon, ' , Infantrj- — Private 4. Corporal 3, Sergeant 2, First Lieutenant 1 ; Honor Court 3, 2, President 1 : Wrestling 3, 2, Captain 1 : . rme(i Forr-es Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Timmins Music Society 2, I; Monogram Club 2. 1; Intramurals 4, 3, 2, 1; International Relations Club 4, 3, 2, 1. Probabl.v the most sought after man in barracks, Dick ' s many extra-curricular acti it!es have brought him a great deal of local fame. Where ' s Hunt, I ' ve got a question. ' , has become a common expression at II. Dick ' s answers have guided many a lost soul down the patlis of righteousness and P. T. Road, . lthough Dick might be con- sidered somewhat slow starting, he lias done admir- ably well in almost even ' projec-t he has undertaken. His mild and friendly manner will be missed upon his graduation — if he gets there on time. Bill ' Ila Dick t9S7 Animal Jimmy Civil Engiiiooring, Armor — Private -1, Corporal 3, Sergeant ' 2, 2nd Lieutenant 1; Rat Baseball 4; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1; Roanoke Club 4, 3. 2, 1; Baptist Club 4. 3, 2, ]; Bomb Staff 2, 1, Business MaiKisor 1; Hop CoTTunittee 1; Publi- cations Board 1; Distinguished Military Student 2, 1; Intraniurals 4, 3, 2, 1; Window Closing 4. When Don entered VMI he had already carved the spirit on his belt buckle, made his family learn all the school songs and yells and had painted the family car red, white and yellow. He has main- tained his gimg ho attitude throughout his cadet- ship and when he graduates, VMI will gain one of her most loyal alumni. Priscilla caught Don on the bounce in high school and his feet haven ' t come near the ground since. We are sure Don will make a huge success in life if Priscilla can ever wash the red, white and yellow coloring out of his underwear. History, Armor — Private 4, 3, 1, Sergeant 2; New- man Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Football 4, 3, 2, 1; Track 4; Monogram Club 2, 1; Intramurals 3, 2, 1; Co- operator of the Southerner 1. From the primeval forests of Pennsylvania came forth the Animal . Upon arrival in the backwoods of Virginia he soon made himself known as an atldete, scholar and financial wizard. During the Animal ' s long and distinguished career at the Institute, be has made many lasting friendships. I ' pon his frrailuation, Paul will return to the forests of Pennsylvania and take himself a mate; the blue- eyed blonde-haired beauty of .Johnstown. With his valuable experience in the field of finance there is no doubt in our minds that the Animal will be the originator of Johnstown ' s own Wall Street. Pre-Medical, Air Force — Private 4, 3, 1, Sergeant 2; Cross Country 4, 3, 2; Track 4, 3, 2; Fencing 2, 1; Archaeology Club 4, 3, 2; Virginia Academy of Sciences, 1; O.G.A. 1. The Norseman, a strong believer in the mind over the body. Jim is known by almost everyone in barracks, especially for his athletic ability. He has been a valuable man in track and cross country, and any of his friends or competitors can vouch for his unusual endurance. He is a friend of many — and a hard man to beat in an argument. Donald Kinzie Jamison Roanoke, ' i ginia Paul Charles Janshego Johnstown, Pennsylvania James Neville Jean Falls Church, Virginia tenac =-: Jeck ' Smash (ireck Civil Eingineeriiig, Armor — Private 4, 3, ' 2, 1 ; Early Church Club 4, 3, i, 1; American Society of ( ' i il Engineers 3, ■i, 1; O.G.A. 1; International I{clations Club 1; Afternoon Gun and Cross-Country Cluh 4, 3, ' 2; Liquor Cabinet Club 4, 2. That Jeck loves a blast, nobody denies. How anybody could party, love and study tlicir way through VMI is hard to comprehend, hut this one ilid. Wonder what the Insty will lie like without this gross, pipesniiiking, intellectual Civil Engineer? He ' ll probably Imilil his house out of beer cans, smell it up with Kentucky Club — and make a small fortune. If friendliness, sincerity, and the aliilily lo really hang , mean much in life, Jeck has a good start. History, Marine Corps— Private 4, 3, -2, 1; Armed F jrces Club 4, 3, ' 2; History Club 3, -i, 1; Tidewater Club 4, 3, 2, 1, Vice President 1; International Re- lations Club 3, ' 2, 1; Canterbury Club 4, 2, 1 ; Stat- ististician and Spotter ' 2, 1; ! [allagl■ Basketball Team 3; O.G.A. 1; Company ().(;. A. H.|Mcsenta- tive 1; Intramurals 4, 3, 2, 1; Intramural M.inager 1; Ring Figure Committee 2; Guidon Bearer 1; After- noon Gun and Cross-Country Club ' 2; Liquor Cabi- net Club ' 2; Liquid Club 3, 2. Smash, Lil Edward, W. O.— they all fit him. He is a man of many faces, talents and moods. Charlie came to VMI from Norfolk to get an education and I hat is just what he did. Four years here did a lot for him and he did a lot for VMI. At least he has spread the word. Oh yes — Semper fi! Chemistry, . rmor — Private 4, Corp ' jral .3, Lrt Ser- geant 2, Captain 1; . incrican Chemi ' al .VA-iety :i. •2, 1; Executive Committee . meri ' -an C ' tiemica! Society 3; Wrestling 4; BIwxJ Bowl 3; i; Vankee Club 4, 3, 5, 1; Armed Forces Club i: Intramurals 4, 3, 2, 1; .Assistant In.structor Rat ChcmLstrj- Lab. 1. When Greek strolled through .Iafk.vjn . rth for the first time, little did anyone know he was the born leader of D company. Right from the start, Nick ' s leadership put him on top. After having a little trouble at the start with the Southern subjects, he recovered in fine Yankee fashion and has excelled in everything he has imdertaken. With his heart in Mass. and his head in Virginia, Nick has become one of the higher ranking members of the Corps. Through his cheerful personality and his willingness to help others Nick will have no trouble reaching the top. Charles Joseph Jeckell Falls Church, Virginia Charles Ed v. rd Jenkins Norfolk. Virginia Nicholas Kallelis Lynn. Massachusetts r ■ i ' i. rr. L George Dunn Kastner Carmel, California Ronald Julian Kaye Brooklyn, New York John Joseph Kirchmier, Jr. Portsmouth, Virginia History, Armor— Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2, Lieutenant 1; Canterbury Club 4, 3, -2, 1; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, -2, 1; Monogram Minstrel 3; History Club 1; Texas Club 4; Swimming Team 4; Fencing Team 3; Distinguished Military Student 2, 1. If the hair isn ' t enough. Red is outstanding in the Corps for being snowed every month by some new gal, though this he stoutly denies. Writing letters to girls of most all descriptions and burying himself iu some novel have kept him busy — little sack for this L. A.! The fact that Red always seenis to have any situation in hand, plus his ease in handling people, all-around knowledge and capa- bilitv in ahnost everything have made him a great addition to the class of ' 57. After a life of a Service Brat , Red ' s going Regular Armor. With his DMS and the attitude he ' s shown in the Corps, Red will be one of the Army ' s outstanding officers. Pre-Medical, Armor — Private 4, 2, Corporal 3 Cadet Start ' Photographer 3, 2, Editorial Start ' 2 Religious Council 2; International Relations Club 3 Timmins Music Club 3, Vice President 2; Bomb Start 2; Grand and Sacred Order of the Owls 3, 2. Tlie uninitiated marked Ron as a comic character; the initiate knew he was a more complex personality; liis friends knew he stood for important things. He had opinions on many subjects, but most important, he did not shackle his mind with conventionality for its own sake. The result was originality wliich was always refreshing as it stood apart from the usual. Some will claim Ron was seldom serious; he might well reply that lite is only as somber as you make it. Historv, Air Force— Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Baseball 4 Tidewkter Club 4, 3, 2, President 1 ; Wrestling 3, 2 Newman Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Historv Club 4, 3, 2, 1 Blood Bowl 3, 2, 1; O.G.A. 1; Intramurals 4, 3, 2, Company Manager 1. J. .1. came to these stucco walls from the swamps of Aristocratic Tidewater. He has held up well under the strains it has imposed upon him. Not always siding with the majority he will always be renienil}ercd by us for his beaming smile, his love of I):irtics. and Stevesville. Come June 11th VMI will lose one of the staiinchest defenders of fellow cadets dates. Red Tlie Great White Owl J. J. X Franklin Julius Kline Los Angeles, California John David Kling Buena Vista, Virginia X X . John Edwabd Kcchnia Hempstead, Long Island, New York Pre-Medical, Marine Corps — Private 4, 3, 1, Ser- geant 2; Cadet Staff 4, 3, 2, 1, Military Editor; Armed Forces Club i; Tiramins Music Society 2, 1; Ring Committee 3, 2; Chairman Class Memorial Fund Committee 1; Inlernational Relations Club 4; President Riding Club 3, 2, 1. ' Twas a black day for the Infantry h lien Gus-Gus reported on the Post in Se|)tembor 1l)o3 to remount the Corps. Since then he has galloped his way from private to sergeant to trooper, and the Instilnto has a fine Riding Club to show f(jr it. Throughout it all we have known him as a fine Brother Rat and a dedicated individual. Gung-ho from the word go, he has left an indelible mark on the VMI, and we are certain that he will realize his ambition to lead a troop of Horse Marines into combat. Move over. General Pate! Pre-Medical, Infantry— Private 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Baseball 4; Canterbury Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Virginia Academv of Science 3, 2, 1; O.G.A. 1; Blood Donor 4, 3, 2 ' , 1; Coal Pile 2, 1; Room Orderly 4, 3, 2, 1: Cross- country Rifle Team; Intramu rals 3, 2, 1; M.D.A. 4, 3, 2, 1. .lohn is one of B. V. ' s finest. He ' s one of Doc ' s lioys and many times has sweated out the One- armed Bandit ' s grades. He ' s one of the few in ' 57 that managed to keep the same girl. That in itself is an accomplishment. He won ' t be hanging cider out the window anymore or eating coal dust every morning but wdiether in Florida or California he ' ll be pulling some kind of tomfoolery. Keep a close eye on him Betty. Civil Engineering, Artillery — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2, Second Lieutenant 1; Glee Club 4: . merican Society of Civil Engineers 3, i, 1: Tum- Oitt Staff 2, 1; Companv Food Representative 1; O.G.A. 1. Kush, whose home is in the cold North, has in four years at the Institute, been successfully in- doctrinated in the Southern culture. Not one for an Army career, he will make F.ngineering his field. Good grades haven ' t come easy to Kush. but he has worked hard and dese •es only the finest. His friendliness and perseverance have won him a lasting place among his Brother Rats. Gus-Gus ' ' Tangle Monk ' Electrical Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Basketball 3, 2, Co-Captain 1; Football 4; Honor Court 1: Dean ' s Advisory Council 1; Who ' s Who in American CiiUeijex and Cnirersities 1; Distinguished Militarv Student 1; DistiTiguished Student 3, 2, 1; Southwest irginia Club t, 3, 2, 1; O.G.A. 1. It is a rare thing when the qualities of a scholar and athlete are combined in one person. Jim has this combination, in addition to being a person of high integrity and close friendship. His outstanding cadetship has been comprised of many honors and his quietness has gained the respect of all. His extra-curricular activities have been many, but they have not held him back from achieving his goals. He is sure to reach even greater heights in the future. Civil Engineering, Marine Corps — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2, First Lieutenant 1; Ameri- can Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1; Bomb Statf 1, Picture Editor 1; Cadet Statf 4; Glee Clul 1; Infra- murals 3, 2, 1; Distinguished Student 2. Since PLC his Second class summer, Paul ' s two goals in life have been to become a Regular Marine Otficer, and to marry Marilynn, not necessarily in that order. Despite his claim to fame of being the most even-tempered man on tlie first stoop (always mad), there is no one in the Corps more genuinely interested in the betterment of VMI. J. P. ' s endless caroming off the walls of Room 123 with screams of Certified , and other less printable oaths, is a small indication of the nervous energy which has (lri cn liim to the heights of military and academic acliie enient. Look out, USMC, here comes the next Commandant! Civil Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, Corporal 3, First Sergeant 2, Captain 1; Newman Club 4, 3 2, 1; Roanoke Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Honor Court 1 Blood Bowl 2; Class of ' 57 Advisory Committee 2, 1 Distinguished Military Student 2, 1; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1. Howard came to VMI from a small town with a sincere desire to do well. He has done just that, though in many cases it has meant hard working to overcome the hindrance of a good but limited high school education. Hard work and a buoyant, exhilarant personality has brought both academic and military honor as well as the respect of his Brother Rats. Let it not be said Howard does not know how to party, for we shall long remember the jaunts to Buchanan and the Crossroads Tavern. jL James Clifford Kyle Galax, Virginia John Paul Landis Cumberland, Maryland Howard Coleman Lawrence Buchanan, Virginia 7 Civil Engineering, Infantry — Private -t, 3, •i, 1; Newman Club 4, 3, i, 1; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, i, 1; O.G.A. 1; Varsity FootbalU, 3, •i, 1, Co-Captain 1; Armed Forces Club 1. Carl LeBourdais, known around barracks as the other halt of Fiske-LeBourdais enterprises is cer- tainly representative of what we all look for in a Brother Rat. His many achievements at ' MI exemplify his ability. His fine fighting spirit aTi l leadership on and off the football field are an indi- cation of what the future holds for the Big Little Man . His ability is outdone only by his modesty. Prc-Medical, . rmor— Private 3, i, 1; Distinguislied Student 1; Jewish Club 3, I, President 1; Virginia .Voademy of Science 3, i, 1; Religious Council i, 1; - rmed Forces Club 1: Judo 3, ' 2. Monroe entered ' MI as an academic third and by hard and conscientious work attained stars in lii M( Mild (lass year. Monroe, known to his buddies .-IS li.ilil.i, .■ls sciious in his religious beliefs and was del licl proidi-nt of the .Jewish Club. . s player manager of the .Judo Team, he has helped the team grow and progress and has added to its fine record. Ha accomplished his main goal at VMI by being accepted to New York University College of ]Medi- cine. Monroe is an easy-going guy, who makes friends easily — he will be a success wherever he goes. Electrical Engineering, . ir Force — Private 4, 3, J, 1 ; . merican Institute of Electrical Erigineer i, I; Cadet Waiter 1; Barrack.s -Sound Technician 1; Guidon Bearer 1. Variously known as Afje , Perce , or Pete , during his four years at VMI, our long-nosed Yan- kee Brother Rat has been a never-ending siource of amusement to his friends. . lie eame to us from a hitch with the .Air Force, and brought with him an uncanny ability to find hinistlf deals , whether they be cadet waiter, Vjarraet- sound technician, guidon bearer or purveyor of a leading cigarette in barracks. His common sense, loyalty, and ambition will serve him in good stead wherever he may go. :i - Carl Joseph LeBourdais T Owell, Ma.s.sarhu.sett.s Monroe I. Levine Brooklvn, Xew York Percy Marsh Lincoln, Jr. Hingham, Massachusetts r apr- Francis Chi-Chi Lo Kowloon, Hong Kong, B. C. C. Charles William Locke, Jr. Bristol, Virginia John Baker Roach Long Front Royal, Virginia Electrical Engineering, Xon-EnroUed — Private 4, 1, Corporal 3, Sergeant ' 2: President, Xewman Club ' 2; President, Timinins Music Society i; President, In- ternational Relations Club 1; Chairman, Piedmont Province Xominating Committee, X ' ational X ' ew- man Club Federation -2: American Institute of Electrical Engineers 1; Religious Council 2; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, 2; Cadet Staff 3, 2. Chi-Chi, Brother Rat of the notorious ' 56, is a tiny fellow with a tremendous influence. One has only to glance at the list of offices he Uas held to realize how large and varied his circk of friends is. Frank is a natural L. A., and no one yet has ex- plained why he tacked the Electrical eurriculum. Perhaps he wanted to prove l p was no academic coward, or perhaps it was his desire to he with the best of VMI. Whichever was his reason, he has accomplished his end. The VMI would have suf- fered a true loss had the effervescent Chi-Chi chosen a civilian college. History, . rtillery— Private 4, 3, 2, 1; History Club 1; . rmed Forces Club 4; Intramural Wrestling 4; Fire Fighting 3, 2; Southwest Virginia Club 4, 3, 2, 1, President i: Glee Club 3; Methodist Club 4, 3; Cadet Waiters 1. Tiger came to us from the mountains of South- west Virginia and Big Stone Gap. He set his sights for a degree in history in order that he may go into his chosen field of teaching. Tiger was never one to stay away from one of our occasional parties where he was always noted for his cheerful and friendly manner. He always had an inward ambition to ha ' e rank, but instead chose to stay one of the boys and deny glory. Electrical Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, Cor- poral 3, Sergeant ' 2, 2nd Lieutenant 1; . merican Institute of Electrical Engineers 2, 1; Cheer Leader 2, 1; Assistant Sound Technician 1. Hidden under the jolly exterior of .lay Long lies the aspect of him unknown to the many of his Brother Rats — that of the thoroughly serious and very conscientious man. Jay was serious about all that he did at VMI, particularly his job of cheer leader. He refused, however, to let anything inter- fere with his fun at any time. His loyalty to his friends, combined with the steadfast defense of his convictions contribute to the character of one of our Brother Rats that is assuredly going to .lead a happy and productive life. ■ H f957 ' •Clii-Clii Tiger Jav Y- John Lee Machen Mobjack, Virginia Park Vincent Mackall East Liverpool, Ohio Raymond George MacKay, Jr. Slingerlands, New ' ork Chemistry, Air Force — Private 4, 1, Corporal 3, Sergeant ' 2; Monogram Club 3, 2, 1; Track 4, 3, 2, 1; Armed Forces Club 3, ' 2, 1; American Chemical Society 3, !2, 1; Intramurals 4, 3, i, 1; O.G.A. 1. VMI ' s only geniune lioat captain, John came to tlie Institute with the class of ' 56. After liis Hat year lie retired to harvest oysters from the Mobjack Bay and waited to join the class of ' 57. During liis years at tlie Institute he developed into tlie liest high juni])er ' MI lias seen in many a day. Maclie was one of those lucky fellows who joined the ranks of Dutch ' s Chemists. Whether he chooses oysters or Chemistry, John will come through as he always has in the past. History, Air Force — Private 4, Corporal 3, Ser- geant 2, Lieutenant 1; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, i; History Club 1; Intramurals 4, 3; Varsity Football Manager 2; Rifle Team 4, 3, Manager 3. It is sometimes difficult to have to live in the liistorical shrine of the South for four years, but in September ' 53 there came to VMI a boy from the Buck-Kye State who took it all in his stride. During his four years here Park has proven himself not only a good guy, but a good leader as well. His willingness to help others soon won him the friendship of his Brother Rats. No matter whether he decides to trade in his cadet gray for the Air Force blue or a gray flannel suit, he — along with Duchess, will make good. Ci -il Engineering, Armor — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant -2, Lieutenant 1: Wrestling 4, 3. i, 1; . merican Society of CiWl Engineers 3, -J, 1 ; Armed Forces Club 3; Yankee Club 4, 3, i, 1; Intra- murals 4, 3, -2, 1. On that day of confusion when we entered VytL we needed friendship and leadership. Before we knew it, Mac was gi%nng us all a boost with his sparkling personality. Not long after, Mac became a leader in liis company and with his leadership abilities has become one of D Company ' s finest lieutenants. Not only has he been successful in the mihtar , but ako on the mat . In fact anything Ray has attempted he has carried out to the best of his abihty and has found success. With these oat- standing traits, there is little doubt that only suc- cess lies ahead for the Killer . Mache ' P. V. •Ra Tim J Sleepin ' Ed Russ ' Electrical Engineering, Air Force — Private i, 3, ■i, 1 Baseball 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Intramurals i, 3, 2, 1; O.G.A. 1 Newman Club 4, 3, i, 1; American Institute of Electrical Engineers i, 1; Yankee Club 4, 3, 2, 1. Igor, as he is known by his close friends, is a party-boy from the word go. Although few people know it, Tim is one of the foremost lovers in bar- racks, and his adventures have carried him from the sunny shores of Florida to the ice-bound country- side of New York. Usually quiet, he is a ball of fire when the parties get going. Tim has done O. K. for himself as an Electrical Engineer, but manages to visit the P. X. often and can often be found in the sack. Tim will be a success a s long as he keeps his quiet sense of humor and his love for fun. Civil Engineering, . ir Force — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Glee Chil: 4, 3, 2; Baseljall 4; Soccer 4, 2, Captain 1; Editor Ciril Shaft 1; Cadet Staft ' 1; O.G.A. 1; New- man Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Yankee Club 4, 3, 2, 1; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1. When Ed came to the Institute from New .Jersey, he was in fine shape; lately, however, he has become a stalwart friend of Doc Mallory. Although Sleepin ' Ed is very often found in the sack, he also has time for quite a few extra-curricular activi- ties. For two years he has been valiantly lighting for a recognized soccer team. Ed used to play tlie field at all the girls ' schools, but he has finally met his match in a fellow Jerseyite from Randolph- Macon. His other favorite party place is the Phi Gam House at W L. Civil Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2, First Lieutenant 1; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Intramurals 4, 3, 2, 1; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1; International Relations Club 3, 2, 1. Russ, a true Yankee from the Keystone State, came to MI tor a degree in engineering. A typical civil, Russ got by the finer arts of English and History with added effort. The zebra will always be remembered by his many trips to the Sem, for here is one of the few men at VMI who lavishes all his attention on one girl instead of giving the whole tribe of females a chance. Russ has Air Force blue in mind after graduation, and considering his many outstanding qualities it seems that for him, the sky ' s the limit. Timothy Ivan Maier Rochester, New York Edward Benedict Martin Tipper Monldair, New Jer.sey Clement Russell Mathews Cecil, Penn.sylvania Jack ' .Mac Civil Engineering, Armor — Private i, i, 1, Corporal 3; Newman Club 4, 3; Armed Forces Club ■i; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1; Intra- murals4, 3, 2, 1; O.G.A. 1. There is an old saying that there will always be a man for the crucial hour. When you live at VMI there is hardly a day that goes by that doesn ' t present a i)rol lem of some kind. It is at these times that friends are really appreciated and there is no licttor friend than Jack, always willing to take room (irilerly for you, or lend you a few dollars for that big week end. It is this quality of friendship and many others that he possesses that will make his future very bright. Civil Engineering, .Armor — Private 4, 3, i, 1 ; International Relations Club ' 2, 1; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, 2, 1; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1: O.G.A. 1; Bomb Staff 2, 1; Cadet Staff 4, 3, 2, 1; Tiin,-(hil Staff 2, 1; Glee Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Baptist Student Union 4, 3, 2, 1, Secretary 3, Vice President 2; Religious Council 3, 2; Musket Team 2, 1; Tidewater Club 4, 3, 2, 1. Rod first saw VMI on Homecoming Day in 1!)51, and upon setting his eyes on the rock pile, decided to heconie another citizen soldier. He went into the Kal Lille six months ahead of the rest of us, squaring all his corners in the halls of old Maury High. Since then he has marched to fame wearing a noisy bath- robe and carrying a musket on his shoulder. With his deep respect for, and real knowledge of VMI lore, Rod is a well-liked Brother Rat, and we are waiting for the day he reviews his first Sunset Parade at 8th Eve. Electrical Engineering, . ir Force — Private J, 3, 2, 1 ; Newman Club 4; .Vrrncd Forces Club 1; Soccer Team 4; Cadet Staff 4; . mcrican In.rtitule of Electrical Engineers 1 ; Di.stinguishe ] Student 2. Four years ago Mac cauie to ' MI with a desire U become a fine Electrical Engirufcr. How nel! he has succeeded is reflected by the stars he wears on his sleeves, although he seems to spend all his time in the sack. Mac gives you the impression of Ijeing rather quiet, but loves a good party and lias a tre- mendous capacity of vino and signorinas. His sense of humor, strength of character, and personality assure liLs success in the future. John Albert Maticic Vienna, Virginia Rodney Dale McCormack Norfolk, Virginia Arthur Alfred McCrart, Jr. Great Xeck, Ixing I. laiid, Xew York James Creighton McCrary Great Neck, Long Island, New York Wallace Tyree McKeel, Jr. Richmond, Virginia Clifford Franklin McKibben Hamilton, Virginia Physics, Artillery — Private 4, i, 1; Corporal 3; In- ternational Relations Club 2, 1 ; Physics Club 3, ' 2, 1, Secretary ' 2, rrr i.lcnl 1 ; Soccer 4, 1; Cadel Staff ' •2; Al ' rican Bush ii A n ' i tion 1; Armed Forces Club 1; Distinguisli.-.l Slu,l.-iil -t, 3: O.G.A. 1; Crow ' s Nest Club 1; Blood Bowl Committee 1. Jim came to VMI from a polyglot of places and established himself early as one of the leading brows of the class. Usually thought of as the quiet, bookish type, and only occasionally seen drinking coffee down in the P. X., those that have seen him in action well know the things that can happen at any party in which he participates. Ask any of the B. Tramps ! Jim will carry his dedicated am- bition, high standards, intellectual C|ualities, and good humor with him wherever he goes, as he has done here at VMI, and is bound to be a success. Civil Engineering, Armor — Private -t, 1, Corporal 3, Sergeant i; .American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2; Chairman Trip . rrangements 1; Manager Soccer Team 1; Distinguished Student 3, 2; Distinguished Military Student 2, 1; Armed Forces Club 2, 1; RicIiTuond Club 2, 1; Monogram Minstrel 1; O.G.A. 1. For four years Wally has been a friend and a true Brother Rat to all who knew him. His jovial antics (Wally ' s trademark) and his friendly, generous na- ture will always come to mind as we look back upon these years at the Institute. His seriousness of pur- pose and his knack for seeing the lighter side of things will see him through any problems that might arise in the future. Wally ' s willingness to share his knowledge and his ability to get along with others are sure signs of his future success as an engineer. Civil Engineering, Infantry — Private 4, 1, Cor- poral 3, Sergeant 2; Rifle Team 4, 3; Armed Forces Club 4, 2, 1 ; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1; Riding Club 2; O.G.A. i. During his tour years, plus his extended tours of duty each summer. Cliff has really made a name for himself. However, his notoriety is not reserved to his Brother Rats and members of the Corps, but extends also among the Institute officers, by way of his specials, as well as the ladies, by way of his numerous jaunts to nearby abodes of the opposite sc. -. Whether his secret of success with the ladies lies in his irresistible line or in his intriguing nose has never been determined. Wallv ClifF t r . ■ ; Chakles Cameron McLennan San Mateo, California Lynn David Meyer Port Arthur, Texas Philip Ogi.evee Mii.i.er, Jk. Richmond, X ' irginia History, Infantry — Private 4, 2, 1, Corporal 3, Assistant Squad Leader — 3rd Squad, -Ith Platoon ' 2, 1; Football -1, 3, ' I, 1; Baseball 4, 3, i, 1; Track 4, 1; Monogram Club 2, 1; History Club 1; Intra- murals 4, 3, 2, 1. Chuck didn ' t make his mark here at VMI as an indiviilual, but rather as part of the trio of Turley, McLennan, Muldowney. This group was brought together by a characteristic common to each one in that none had any friends and so as an ultimate goal they all strived for the day when they could graduate from VMI friendless. They realized this dream on June 11, 1957. Pre-Medical. . rmor — Private 4, 2, 1, Corporal 3; Intramural Wrestling 4; Texas Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Vir- ginia .Vcademy of Science 4, 3, 2, 1 : Fire Fighting 3, 2, 1; Blood Bowl 2, 1; Guidon Bearer 1. The Famous Polo is a true Texan in every sense of the word. In true Texas tradition he leaves behind a stable full of broken female liearts and will go on to even greater conquests as time goes on. The proverbial tickle finger of fate stepped in and robbed Lynn of his rank; however, he overcame his dithciiUies as he always will and has ended up on the top of the heap. We all wish Lymi the very best and know tliat if lie continues to strive as he has dm-ing his stay at the Institute, he will not only be The Famous Polo but also The Famous Lynn . History, Armor — Private 4. 1. Corporal 3. Ser- geant 2; .ludo Club 2; Westminster Fellowship 4, 3, 2, I: Religious Council 3, 2. Treasurer 1; Historj- Club 1: Distinguished Militarj- Student 2, 1: . rmed Forces Club 1. Throughout his years at ' MI, P. O. has proved to be outstanding in many ways. . s a student, he has been sincere, hard working and has achieved success in his courses. In his associations with his Brother Rats, Phil has set an example for us all to follow. . ll in all, Phil has been a true friend, with a likeable personality, who will contribute more than his share to anv field he chooses to foUow. ' Animal The Famous Polo ' P. 0. Micki- Hondo ' Magoo History, Armor — Private 4, 3, 1, Sergeant 2; Manager Varsity Football ' 2, 1; O.G.A. 1; Interna- tional Relations Club i, 1; History Club i, 1; Glee Club i, 3; American Society of Civil Engineers Mickey matriculated in 1948 with the class of ' 52, a prototype of the devil. In 1951-53 he had a hitch in Korea with the Marine Corps, which gave him much travel l)ut left his spirit somewhat broken. Mickey is now back at VMI to be graduated with the class of ' 57, nine years after matriculation. Possessor of a well rounded personality with tremendous potential, ilickey will always be re- membered by his war cry, Good luck. Gang! Civil Engineering, Infantry — Private 4, Cor poral 3, Sergeant Major 2, Captain, Second BattaUon Commanding Officer 1; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, ' 2, 1; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, ■i, 1; Timmins Music Club ' •2, 1; International Relations Club 4, 3, 2, 1; General Committee 1; Texas Club 4, 3, ' 2, 1. Althougli Joe didn ' t quite find himself a home here at the Institute, he has certainly made a place for himself militarily and otherwise. Through determination and hard work he has come out on top, and he is a Brother Rat well worth watching. We are all cjuite sure that Joe and success will Ijecome well acquainted in the years ahead. Civil Engineering, Artillery — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2, First Lieutenant 1: Football 4, 3, 2, Co-Captain 1; Track 4, 3, 2: Monogram Club 2, 1; American Society of Civil Engineers, Treasurer 3, Secretary 2, Trust Officer 1; Honor Court 1; Distinguished Military Student 2, 1; Armed Forces Club 4; Who ' s JVho in American Colleges and Universities 1. Known as Magoo to his Brother Rats, Joe to the Institute officers, and number 25 to the fans, he ' s been a Cadet outstanding in the Class of 1957. The Dog Star rose out of Carolina in ' 53 and today stands at its zenith — academics, athletics, military, and extra-curricular. In the spring of each year, the Highway Patrol willing, he has made the rounds of the Valley schools and believe it or not, has left a few broken hearts. Someday some lucky lady will catch the Dog and write a start to a more colorful career. X v Morgan Reagan Mills III Richmond, Virginia Joseph G. Mixson Buna, Texas Joel Fhancis Moody, Jr. Raleigh, North Carolina Dick ' ' Bill Moe Physics, Air Force — Private 4, Corporal 3, 1st Ser- geant i. Captain 1; Glee Club 4, 3; American In- stitute of Physics 3, 1; Intramurals 3, 2, 1; Dis- tinguished Military Student 2, 1. With the Physics Department and baton twirling behind him, Dick has finally made it to the Alumni Hall patio. Dick ' s manner of preciseness and en- thusiasm in everything he undertook honored him with the position of the leader of the band . . lthough a hard worker in school he always found time to liven up a party. His wonderful personality and sense of humor are sure to carry him far. ' MI will long remember the little man who wheeled the big baton. History, Armor — Private 4, ' 2, 1, Corporal 3; Tide- water Club 4, 3, 2, 1; American Society of Civil Engineers 4, 3; President, O.G.A. 1; History Club 1; Will Saturday Ever Come Club 4, 3, 2, 1. Big ' un has managed to do credit to the fact that he came to the Institute from the sin city by the sea by being the first man either on or under the table at every class party. He has had a differ- ent girl every other week end, and the rat line, rank, and the riiililaiy yvlini in general have been the priniipal rr:i-.nii ilial he has lost all his hair. He turned down IIk pii- ilinu of Regimental Commander to lead his beloved jjeoples army In the never- ending fight for supremacy. He can easily be classi- fied as the meanest man alive , with a snarl and a nasty word for everybody. Electrical fjngineering, .Vrrnor — Private 4, :{, i, I Glee Club 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Rat F «tl.all 4; Baskellral! 4, 3 Ba.seball 4, 3, 1; Class .VJvi.son. ' Cornrnittef 2, 1 . thletic Council 2, 1; Xewman Club 4, 3, 2, 1. Paul didn t make his mark here at VMI a.s an individual, but rather as part of the trio of Turley, McLennan, iluldowney. This group was brought together by a characteristic common to each one in that none had any fricnd-s and s j as an ultimate goal they all strivefl for the day when they cmiH graduate from ' MI friendless. They realized this dream on .June 11, 1957. Richard Hill Moore Alexandria, Virginia WiLLi. M Roberts Moore, Jr. Norfolk, Virginia Paul Dexxis MrLoowxET Richmond. Virginia Guy Earnest Murray, Jk. Bedford, Virginia John Glendore Musser Salem, Virginia Khlai Navaphandh Bangkok, Thailand Civil Engineering, Air Force — Private i, 2, 1, Cor- poral S; American Society of Civil Engineers 4, 3, 2, 1; Lynchburg Club i. 3, ' 2, 1, Vice President -2, President 1 ; Hop Committee 2, 1 ; Bomb Stafi ' 3, i, 1, Circulation Manager 1; Methodist Club 4: Ring Figure Committee ' 2; Armed Forces Club i, 3, i, 1. Better known as Deals to his friends because of his many and varied activities, G. E. came to VMI and liked it so well he decided to take the extensive five-year plan. Although he didn ' t set any academic records, G. E. put forth a whole- hearted effort to see that most of the extra-curricu- lar activities were carried on. After graduation he plans to go into the Air Force and do his best to straighten out the organization. G. E. gets along quite well with the women, but doesn ' t plan any- thing serious for quite awhile. Civil Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, Corporal 3, Supplv Sergeant 2, First Lieutenant 1 ; Rat Basket- ball 4 ; Glee Club 4, 3, 2, 1, Business Manager 1; Roanoke Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Methodist Club 4, 3, 2; Religious Council 3; Floor Committee 3, 2; Mono- gram Ministrel Endman 2, 1 ; Intramurals 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Partv Committee Ring Figure 2; .Vmerican Society of civil Engineers 3, 2, 1; Bomb Staff liCml Shaft Staff 1; Distinguished Mihtary Student 2. Jay has a personality and wit which has won him innumerable friends. There is no one who has come to know him during his cadetship, who has not been impressed by his friendly manner and humor. His popularity has also extended to the nearby girls ' schools where he has spent much of liis free time. Jay has been an active member of the Glee Club and will always be remembered for liis skits in the Monogram Minstrel, some of which the Institute frowned on. Besides all this, Jay stands well in the upper half of his class and is a Distinguished Militarv Student in Air Science. Electrical Engineering, Infantry — Private 3, 2, 1; International Relations Club 3, 2, 1; Armed Forces Club 3, 2, 1 ; American Institute of Electrical Engi- neers 1. Khlai began his career at X ll in 1954 and has since endeared himself to the members of the Class of 1057 who have welcomely adopted him as their classmate. In Khlai, his classmates and Brother Rats have found a warm, sincere heart beneath a deceptive cloak of serious dignity. This is a man of poise and determination who will see difficulties through to the end by his infinite, industrious capacity, yet one who never seems to be upset when under pressure. Our hearts are with you, Navie , as you leave us for paths of bright success which un- doubtedly will carry you through life in the same manner that led you through VMI. G. E. Jay Xav ' ie k Robert Alexander Newbill Rocky Mount, Virginia Richard Gerald Newman North Miami, Florida Stuart Edwin Nkhols, Jr. Richmond, Virginia Civil EiiKineoring, Infantry— Private 4, 3, 2, 1; American Sdcicty of Civil Eiiginoors S, ' Z, 1; Method- ist Clnh 4, ;!, ' - ' , 1; Junior Varsity Football 4; Wres- tling 4; Baseball 4; Co-operator of the Soutlienier 1 ; 4th Stoop 4, 3; Intramurals 3, i, 1. Out of the feudin ' hills of Virginia in 1953 came our plow-jockey, Newbs . It didn ' t take us long to learn that he wasn ' t just another old country hick. His easy way and pleasing personality made him a friend to all. And with his prompt participa- tion in group activities he is always a desirable guy with whom to be associated. Newbs ' extensive knowledge and understanding of engineering will make him a great asset to any company and a success in any field into which he steps. Chemistry, Infantry — Private 4, 3, 1, Corporal 3 O.G.A. 1; Distinguished Military Student -2, 1 Cadet Waiter 2, 1; Wrestling 4; Amateur Radio Club 1; American Chemical Society 3, 2, 1; E ' ' Company Clerk 1. After four years of hard work, long lab experi- ments and complaints about Drill and MEI, Xewm will receive his B.S. in Chemistry. During the latter part of his cadetship he became well known to other Cadet Waiters as the chief hash slinger in Club Crozet. Xewm, who held the rank of Corporal for 54 days, received his Distinguished Military Stu- dent and is still wondering how he got it. After his wonderful Summer Camp tour, he refused his Regular Commission. Newra ' s future plans include a tour of duty with the Virginia Militia as a Chem- istry Instructor and tlien graduate school in organic or physical Chemistry. Pre-Medical, . rtiller — Private 4, 1, Corporal 3. Sergeant -2: Distingui.-hed Student 4, 3, i, I; Distinguished Militan. ' Student i. 1; Religious Council, Promotion Manager i. President 1: Glee Club 2, 1: Newman Club 4. 3, i. 1: Virginia Aead- emv of Science 4. 3. 2. 1: Tiramias Mu.sic Society 1; Cadet Staff 5, 1: Tiini-Oiil Staff 4: . reheolog}- Club 4: . frican Bushmen ' s Club i, 1. One of the Nichols of Virginia. Ned left Grtn-e Avenue for the Institute back in five-three. Of the last class of the Old Corps, he hai proven to be one of its most noted lovers and an ardent week-end student of the T-formation. Blessed with four years of militan. ' training Ijefore MI, Stu has earned a not ed tierth on Docs salvage committee and that Company ' s basketball team. His steady businesslike bearing will endear him to his troops ' in his career as a medicine-man. Newbs Ni ' w III ■ ; ' r -31 5 Guy Earnest Murray, Jr. Bedford, Virginia John Glendore Musser Salem, Virginia Khlai Navaphandh Bangkok, Thailand 2 Civil Engineering, Air Force — Private i, 2, 1, Cor- poral 3; Ameriran Society of Civil Engineers -t, 3, i, 1: Lvnchburg Club 4, 3, ' 2, 1, Vice President ' 2, President 1; Hop Committee •J, 1; Bomb Staff 3, •2, 1, Circulation Manager 1; Methodist Club i; Ring Figure Committee ' 2; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, ' 2, 1. Better known as Deals to his friends because of his many and varied activities, G. E. came to VMI and liked it so well he decided to take the extensive five-year plan. Although he didn ' t set any academic records, G. E. put forth a whole- liearted effort to see that most of the extra-curricu- lar activities were carried on. After graduation he plans to go into the Air Force and do his best to straighten out the organization. G. E. gets along quite well with the women, but doesn ' t plan any- thing serious for quite awhile. Civil Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, Corporal 3, Supply Sergeant ' 2, First Lieutenant 1 ; Rat Basket- ball -i ' : Glee Club i, 3, 2, 1, Business Manager 1; Roanoke Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Methodist Club 4, 3, 2; Religious Council 3; Floor Committee 3, 2; Mono- gram Ministrel Endnian 2, 1; Intramurals 4, 3, 2, 1; Partv ( ' c)iniiiittcc Ring Figure 2; American Society of civil Knginecrs 3, 2, 1; Bomb Staff 1; Civil Shaft Staff ' 1; Distinguished Military Student 2. .Jay has a personality and wit which has won him innumerable friends. There is no one who has come to know him during his cadetship, who has not been impressed by his friendly manner and humor. His popularity has also extended to the nearby girls ' schools where he has spent much of his free time. Jay has been an active member of the Glee Club and will always be remembered for his skits in the Monogram Minstrel, some of which the Institute frowned on. Besides all this, .lay stands well in the upper half of his class and is a Distinguished Militarv Student in Air Science. Electrical Engineering, Infantry — Private 3, 2, 1; International Relations Clvib 3, 2, 1; Armed Forces Club 3, 2, 1; American Institute of Electrical Engi- neers 1. Khlai began his career at VMI in 1954 and has since endeared himself to the members of the Class of 1957 who have welcomely adopted him as their classmate. In Khlai, his classmates and Brother Rats have found a warm, sincere heart beneath a deceptive cloak of serious dignity. This is a man of poise and determination who will see difficulties tlirough to theend by his infinite, industrious capacity, yet one who never seems to be upset when under pressure. Our hearts are with you, Navie , as you leave us for paths of bright success which un- doubtedly will carry you through life in the same manner that led you through VMI. •T,. E Navie ' Robert Alexander Newbill Rocky Mount, Virginia Richard Gerald Newman North Miami, Florida Stuart Edwin Nichols, Jr. Richmonfl, Virginia Civil Engineering, Infantry — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Aniorican Society of Civil Engineers 3, i, 1; Metliod- ist Cluh i, 3, i, 1; Junior Varsity Football i; Wres- tling 4; Baseball 1; Co-operator of the Soutlierncr 1 ; 4tli Stoop 4, 3; Intramurals 3, 2, 1. Out of the feudin ' hills of Virginia in 1953 came our plow-jockey, Newbs . It didn ' t take us long to learn that he wasn ' t just another old country hick. His easy way and pleasing personality made him a friend to all. And with his prompt participa- tion in group activities he is always a desirable guy with whom to be associated. Newbs ' extcnsi i ' knowledge and understanding of engineering will make him a great asset to any company ami a success in any held into which he steps. Chemistry, Infantrv — Pri ate 4, 2, 1, Corporal 3; O.G.A. 1; Distinguished Military Student ' 2, 1; Cadet Waiter 2, 1; Wrestling 4; Amateur Radio Club 1; . merican Chemical Society 3, 2, 1; E Company Clerk 1. After four years of hard work, long lab experi- ments and complaints about Drill and ilEI, Newm will receive his B.S. in Chemistry. During the latter part of his cadetship he became well known to other Cadet Waiters as the chief liash slinger in Club Crozet. Newm, who held the rank of Corporal for .) !• days, received his Distinguished Military Stu- ili-iit and is still wondering how he got it. After his wciiiderfnl Summer Camp tour, he refused his Regular Commission. Newm ' s future plans include a tour of duty with the Virginia Militia as a Chem- istry Instructor and then graduate school in organic or physical Chemistry. Pre-Medical, Artillen.- — Private 4, I, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2; Distinguished Student 4, 3. 2, 1; Distinguished Militan- Student 2, 1; Religious Council, Promotion Manager 2, President 1; Glee One of the Nichols of Virginia, Ned left Grove Avenue for the Institute back in five-three. Of the last class of the Old Corps, he has proven to be one of its most noted lovers and an ardent week-end student of the T-formation. Blessed with four years of military training before MI, Stu has earned a noted berth on Does salvage committee and that Company ' s basketball team. His steady businesslike bearing will endear him to his troops in his career as a medicine-man. ' Nt ' wl),s ' Xi ' wm Xt Xeidv Xunk Walt Pre-Medical, Air Force — Private 4, 1, Corporal 3, Sergeant i: Commanders i, 3, ' 2, Leader 1; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, i: Bomb Staff i; Floor Committee 2: Cadet Waiter 1; Assistant Director Monogram Minstrel i; Richmond Club i, 3, i, 1; Dyke 4, 1; Room Orderly 4, 3, i, 1. George — better known as the turncoat by his Brother Rat civils — is a determined boy from the big city. The Richmond kid is the only first classman who spent a month teaching his dyke to make his hay. His interests ha ' e been directed toward music and the VMI Commanders which he ably leads this year and more especially to his pre-med work. George stays on the go but always has time to take a sincere interest in people and their problems. With his sincerity, ability, and determination, George will be a success in med school and in every phase of life which he enters. Civil Engineering, Infantry — Private i. Corporal 3, Sergeant ' 2, Second Lieutenant 1; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, ' 2, 1; Executive Com- mittee 1: Distinguished Student ' 2; Distinguished Military Student 3, 1; Junior Varsity Ritle Team 4; Intramurals 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Armed Forces Club 3, 2. Nunk came to VMI from the roaring me- tropolis of Chicago. Bound and determined to conquer the rat-line, he has indeed won the respect and friendship of his Brother Rats, as well as fellow- cadets. Nunk ' s seemingly quiet nature has often been misunderstood Init, actually, wherever there ' s excitement, you ' ll find Nunk. His record at VMI is one of achievement but he will best be reraeinliered by his Brother Rat C. E. ' s as the faithful cadet professor. We ' re sure that happiness and good luck will follow Bill througliout the years that follow. In essence, Morgan Park ' s loss was VMI ' s gain. Pre-Medical, Infantry — Private 4, Corporal 3, First Sergeant 2, Captain 1; Class Historian 3, l2, 1; Executive Committee 3, ' 2, 1; General Committee 3, ' 2, 1; Superintendent ' s Advisory Committee 1; Dean ' s Advisory Committee 1; Distinguished Student 4, 3, 2; Distinguished Military Student 4, 3, 2; Jarman Award 4; Paul R. Meyer Award 4; Philip H. Killey Award 2; Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Universities; Virginia Academy of Science 4, 3, 2, 1; Rat Baseball 4; Richmond Club 4, 3, 2, 1. From high school days Walt has stood at the top of his class. After graduating as valedictorian he entered VMI and showed similar qualities in the pre-raed department. Not only has he stood first academically but he has also taken an active part in extra-curricular activities and has served as a cla.ss officer for three years. He has distinguished himself as an outstanding military student at VMI and smnmer camp. His qualities are shown by his being selected to Wluis Who in American Colleges and Universities. W alt also hopes to receive an honorary degree from Randolph-Macon Woman ' s College. George Huntas Neidermayer Richmond, V irginia William Leonard Nuenke III Flossmoor, Illinois Walter John O ' Donohue, Jr. Richmond, Virginia J Fnnik ' Clinf English, Armor — Private 3, Sergeant ' 2, Seconil Lieutenant 1; Glee Clnl. .i, ' - ' ; Fnn|l,all :i: Track :i. 2; Intramurals 3, 2, 1; Newuiaii Clul. ■. ' , I; A-,- ii(ialc Editor, Literary Editor r ; W I; Aniu-.l Foic,- Club 1; Blood Bowl i; Yankee Club 3, i, 1. Pag ' s three years here have given us an athlete and a leader, and to the neighboring girls ' schools a well-known visitor. His activities speak well of his outgoing personality but fail to indicate Pag ' s serious side which allows him to succeed as easily as he makes friends. During his last year Pag ' s thoughts have revolved around studies and his graduation but this introspective cliaractcr possibly finds its roots in a member of the IVnialc population of some Northern city. Witli the cimi- pletion of law school, his future success is assured. Kiiglish, Armor — Private 4, -2, 1, Corporal 3; . nricd Eorces Club i, 3, 2, 1; English Society -2, 1; riini-Out Staff i, 3, 2, 1; Turn-Out Circulation Manager 2; Turn-Out Business Manager 1; Ameri- can Society of Civil Engineers 3; O.G.. . 1. Junior came to VMI in September of 1952 as a bright, eager boy with the determination to be a glorious and victorious success. He, in that first year, found out that things in life always seem to get worse before they get better. During the course of Ills cafletship, he received the rank of corporal, fire-works thrower, and private almost in the same breath. Deciding that his talents were more of an aihninislrative type, he worked his way up the lailder t(j l ecoine business manager of the Turn-Out. Frank is best known for his ever optimistic attitude no matter how tough the going gets. This quality will make him a success no matter what he under- takes. Civil Enginwring, . ir Force — Private 4, 2, 1, Cor- poral 3; Rat Ba. eljall J; Window Clf ing t: Flrxjd Committee 1 ; .Vmeriean S x-iety of Ci -il Engineers 3, 2, 1; Blorxl Bowl 2; IntramuraU 2, 1: liMn- tinguished Militarj- Student 2. 1: DlstinguL-hed Student 2, 1; Cadet Waiter 1; Tidewater Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Monogram Minstrel 2; Bomb Staff 3, 2, Co-A.ssociate Editor 1. On September 9, 1953 a barefoot counlrj ' boy with peanuts between hLs toes and behind his ears matriculated at X ll. It took Clint a little while to get used to the big city ( Lexington i Vjut when he fomid out that there were such things as girls in this world there was no stopping him. He will leave behind many broken hearts. During hb four years here Clint has climbed to the head of his class and proved himself a true friend to those who knew him. He is a person of whom V H will soon be proud. h John Anthony Paganelli Albion, New York Francis Joseph Pal.me. Jr. Falls Church, Virginia Clinton Eldridge P-U ker Suffolk, ' irmnia John Thomas Parks Tangier, Virginia Nathaniel Willis Pendleton, Jr. Wytheville, Virginia Sidney Rawson Perry III Sarasota, Florida J Pre-Medical, Unattached — Private i, 3, 2, 1; Vir- ginia Academy of Science 3, 2, 1; IMonogram Minstrel 2, 1; Davtona and Virginia Beach Clubs 4, 3, 2, 1; Compulsory Church i, 3, 2, 1; O.G.A. 1. In the Fall of ' 53, a mail boat started Jay Bugs on a rather fascinating career. Practically every- body knows the story of the kilts and Recom- mendations for the Improvement of Daytona Beach Jail. However, Jay has managed, with Doc Carroll ' s help, to fight the losing battle with the lusty and pave a way for graduation. The class will never forget Jay, the indi idualist of a sort. Civil Engineering, Armor — Private 4, 2, 1, Corporal 3; Track i; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1; Canterbury Club 4, 3, 2, President 2; Religious Council 1; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, 2; Southwest Virginia Club 4, 3, 2, 1; A Company Mess Hall Representative 1; O.G.A. 1. Xatty Bumpo came to the Institute out of the mountains of Southwest Virginia with certain ideas about the place and its systems. These ideas have enabled him to maintain his position at the top of the lists in the various rat sinks. His name is a synonym for punctuality among the various section marchers and he has been known to think notliiiig of burning great quantities of the midnight oil in preparation for his assignments weeks in advance. He is always the first and most running man in A Company ranks at all times. He was reared to the roar of a Cat D-8 and has a natural eye for surveying. His motto can be said to be, If you can ' t prove it by calculus, it just ain ' t so. History, Armor — Private 4, 3, 2, ] ; Guidon Bearer 1; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, 2, 1; O.G.A. 1; Inter- national Relations Club 1; Florida Club 1; History Club 1; Turn-Out Staff 1; Bomb Staff 1; Little Gym Committee 2; Band Committee 2. Sid, who came to VMI following the tradition of the Perry family since 1892, turned out liking this place just about as much as father and grandfather. He might not have been as Ijig a lover as his father, but he sure did try hard! Sid will always be remem- bered as that hard dancing, beer drinking, party man from Florida who always came back from vacation with a tan. We know he has a happy future ahead of him and hope he will send many more Perry ' s to the Institute. Jay Bugs ' ' Nat ' Bo Philip Boardman Peters Baltimore, Maryland Paul DeLaney Phillips, Jr. Charlotte, North Carolina James Albert Pxggott Herndon, Virginia m Physics, Artillery — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sorfri ' aiit ' 2, ' 2iid Lieutenant 1; Cadet Staff i, 3, i. Sports Editor 1; Bomb Staff 3, i. Sports Editor 1; Mono- gram Club 2, 1; Golf 3, ' 2, 1; Soccer 2, 1; Cross Country 4; Basketball 4; Chairman, Publicity Com- mittee, 1957 Ring Figure 2; Who ' s Who in American Colleges and rniriTsifles 1; Dean ' s Advisory Council 1; Distinguished Military Student 2, 1; Distin- guished Student 4, 3, 2; African Bushmen ' s Club 1. Phil is another of the Baltimore boys who decided to cast his lot with the Class of ' 57. As one of Iggy ' s boys, he has managed to stay at the academic top and still find time for a wide amount of extra- curricular activities. However, with all this to keep him occupied, he has managed to be on hand for all the parties and many Saturday night sessions at Steve ' s. Phil plans graduate school before going to work in the scientific field of industry where, with his sincerity and ambition, he is sure to be a big success. History, Armor — Private 4, 2, 1, Corporal 3; Armed Forces Club 3, 1; History Club 1; Lutheran Club 4; O.G.A. Assistant Guidon Bearer 1. Coming to us from the Queen City. P. D. has since spread his fame far and wide. He will always be known for his good nature and his ability to be a true L. A. His ability to provide an ' eye popper at all the dances will long be remembered bv manv a girl; and anvone hearing the familiar ring of Barf will immediately tliink of P. D. He has quietly kept his time divided between the sack and a cute little nurse down in Charlotte, who has really kept him on his toes! Give him a hat and you will hear famous words — Let ' s have a party! Pre-Medical, . rtiller — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2, Captain 1; Football 4, S; Vir- ginia . cademy of Science 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Honor Court 3. 2, Vice President 1; Archeologj- Club 2, 1; Fencing Team 2, 1. It is difficult to sum up in a few sentences the impressions that a man such as .lim has left here at the Institute. His easy manner, friendly bearing, and warm smile will always be remembered by his classmates. As one of Doc ' s Boys he has reached the top, and his work in school activities both mili- tary and social, and the high honor he has attained in the trust that his class placed in his hands is t -pical of the warmth and respect we all feel for him. With his sights set on an M.D. Shingle , and with liis wonderful Bedside Manner , he can ' t miss. ■Phil ( «44 f957 Pip ' Poff Ed History, Armor— Private 4, 1, Corporal 3, Sergeant ' 2; Caiet Staff 4, 1; History Club 2, 1, President 1; Pilot ' s Club i, 1; International Relations Club 1; Armed Forces Club 4-, 3, ' 2, 1, Treasurer 2; Co- Chairman Little Gym Committee i; Cadet Assist- ant Librarian 3, 2, 1: Religious Council 3; Canter- bury Club 4, 3, 2; O.G.A. 1. Few people, indeed, ha cn ' t heard of the great state of North Carolina and, fewer still, of Big John Pipkin, that state ' s number one barracks representa- tive. The Reidsville Flash is a renowned authority ou such subjects as class parties, hops, escapades, L. A. Lab, and Company Picnics. (Our hero is the only man in E Company to think himself an air- craft carrier.) John ' s aim academically was to finish with as little pain as possible and it must be noted that he has experienced little discomfort, as his grades will indicate. Any doubt that Pip will do well vanishes when you hear him cry Look out world, here comes Pipkin! History, Armor — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Armed Forces Club 3 ' , 1; Football 4; History Club 2, Secretary 1; Penalty Tours 4, 3, 2, 1; Dyke 4, 1; Fourth Stoop 4, 3; Intramurals 4, 3, 2, 1; Room Orderlv 4, 3, 2, 1; Stoop-trotters 1; O.G.A. 1. From the grime-laden air of Charleston, West Virginia came Elvis PofVenbarger, the Poor Man ' s Nobody. Potf drank his way into our hearts his Rat year and since then has moved on to more lucrative fields, such as girls. Formerly a well- known figure at the Liquid, Poff is now rapidly on his way to a successful law career. He will long be rememi:)ered for his friendly smile, wonderful personality, and the fact that he roomed with Ken D. and Peaches Pre-Medical, Artillery — Private 4, Corporal 3, Supply Sergeant 2, First Lieutenant 1; Distin- guished Student 4, 3, 1; Intramurals 4, 3; Glee Club 4, 3, 2, Publicity Director 1 ; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, 1; J Rifle Team 4; Virginia Academy of Science 4, 3, 2, 1; Distinguished Military Student 2, 1; Timmins Music Club 2, President 1; International Relations Club 4, 3, 2; Pulilications Board 1; Methodist Club 4, 3; Amateur Radio Club 4, 3. Ed has always followed a policy of standing tall and thinking tall while at the Institute, and this has won for him excellence in the academic, military, and extra-curricular fields. A former ardent rooter at F Company ' s intramural games, he has now passed on to center field on the Second Battalion Staff. Ed was born a biologist, and will be remem- bered by his fellow pre-meds for his many time- saving additions to their department. Known as a true Southern gentleman and a friend to all, Ed is certain to achieve success in life both as a scientist and a businessman. John Benton Pipkin II Reidsville, North Carolina John Tallman Poffenbarger Dunbar, West Virginia Thomas Edward Powell III Elon College, North Carolina P Cliiick ' HiK.Iolin Pre-Medical, Armor — Private 4, Corporal 3, Ser- geant 2, Second Lieutenant 1; Baptist Chili 4, ;i; Virginia Academy of Science 2, 1; Basketliall t; Track 4; Intramurals 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Distinguished Student 3, ' 2, 1. A great contender in all things, Pruney is a rather reinarkahic person in that he has been able to win acadeTuic honors as well as hold his own in sports. He is a (|uict Ixiy with high ambitions and the will to achieve them. Pruney is well liked by those who know him, and we wish him well on the long road ahead. Electrical Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, 3, -2, 1; Glee Club 3; International Relations Club ' 2, 1; O.G.A. 2, 1; American Institute of Electrical Engineers 1; Barracks Electrician 1. Chuck came to us from that far away metrop- olis of Staunton with that hard rationalization in his make-up but bathed by the comic glow in his eyes. After completing a year of this .soft life he went out to meet the cruel world for another year. He returned to the new corps a radical in the war between the Institute and Kcvdil- Simc- his return he has shed much light on ni:iii iilijc-cts by becoming both barracks electrician and barracks lawyer. Karen takes an interest in these things and knows as we that the future years with Put Put will be most enjoyable. Pre-.Mcdical, Artiller — Private 4, H, i, 1; MDA 4, 3, -2, 1, .Vs,Lstant Corporal 3; Rw.m Ortleriy 4, 3. -2, 1; Southwest Virginia Cluh 4, 3, i, 1; Rat Line 4; PX Council i, 1; Wrestling Manager i, 1; Ca let Waiter -2, 1; Archeologj- Club i, 1; Guarrl Team 4, 3, -2, 1; Companv Mess Representative 1; -Vrtil- lerv Salute Team 3, i; anti- ' MI Club 4, 3, i, 1; O.G.A 1. John Quillcn, ROTC, terror of the Lawton Ijars, came clumping up from SW . on hLs birthday in 1953. If the date were 1353 he might have Ijeen known as Sir .John, Crusader, the Blond Knight of the Thames — as it is he ' s Big John, Cu.ssader, Bad Boy of the Nile. .John has established himself as possibly the best known and best liked person in the Corps and Fredericksburg. Always grinning, he has a quick wit and keen intellect surpassed by none. We are sure that with proper attention from Miss D., success will follow the big man in anrthing he attempts. Dudley Randolph Price Stanley, Virginia Chakles Walker Putney Staunton, Virginia John Henry Quillen, Jr. Abingdon, Virginia Marvin Reinstein Richmond, Virginia Floyd Lacy Riddle, Jr. Haddonfield, New Jersey Thomas Woodrow Robinson Springfield, Virginia History, Air Force — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Honor Court 1; Hop Committee 3, i. Treasurer 1; History Club 4, 3, ' 2, Vice President 1; Ring Committee 2; Rich- mond Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Armed Forces Club 4; Tim- mins Music Club 3. Marv came to VMI after serving a tour of duty in the U. S. Air Force. Being engaged in many activities at the Institute he has achieved a wonder- ful record, both as a scholar and a friend. Marv may be cited as the perfect example of the old saying benefits gained are a direct result of efforts put forth . He will long be remembered by his Brother Rats and friends for his friendly personality, wonderful sense of linnior, and thinning hair. Chemistry, Artillery — Private 4, 1, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2; A. C. S. 3, 2, 1, President 1; Armed Forces Club 2, 1; VMI Commanders 4, 3, 2, 1, Business Manager 1; Manager of Baseball ' J ' cam 2; Tennis 4; Cadet Staff 2; Company Mess Hall Rep- resentative; Monogram Minstrel 4, 3, 1; O.G.. . 1. Pete has enjoyed a full and well-rounded cadet- ship, finding time to take part in all phases of cadet life — bottom man on Rat tennis, gross private and test-tulie washer. Deciding that military was not his calling, he reverted to the typical first-class private and de ' oted his time to chemistry and music. Although a bigger lover, liar, and leecli than he was four years ago, Pete is serious, industrious, and conscientious and unless some lucky girl snares him first, he will continue to make good in graduate school and in his chosen profession of research chemistry. Civil Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Floor Committee 3, 2; Hop Committee 1; O.G.A. 1; Intramural Manager 1; Intramurals 4, 3, 2, 1; Basketball 4; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1 ; Northern Virginia Club 2, Vice President 1 ; International Relations Club 1. This transplanted Southwest Virginian entered VMI with the rest of us on September 9, 1053, and woke up the next morning wondering why. By just barely keeping his privileges every month, Robbie managed to make the 180-mile trip to D. C. with anuizing regularity. Always one for the spectacular, he is one of the few who can tell you exactly how that cannonbal! got in the courtyard. A true friend to all who know him, T. W. is sure to make his mark in the world. ' Marv ' Pete ' ■Robbie ' ' t •■M, X Buddy Benjamin Rogers South Boston, Virginia James Wilson Rust, Jr. Colonial Heights, Virginia John Randolph St. George, Jr. Portsmouth, Virginia , n Electrical KiigiiiccriTif;, Air Force — Private 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Rat Football I: Rat Wrestling -I; American Insti- tute of F.lcctrical Engineers 1; Distinguished Stu- dent i, 3, ' i; Distinguished Military Student ' 2. Buddy ' s main aims at VMI have been to make stars and to go home and see Peggy every week end. He has succeeded very well in both, having worn stars for three years and having stood one SMI his first class year. One of the boys , Buddha has been a private since the day he got here and is proud of it. He is not sure what he ' ll do when he graduates, but if he does as well as he has done here at VMI, Buddy will go far. IV■- cdical, Air Force — Private 4, 2, 1, Corporal 3; Mrgiiiia . cademy of Science 4, 3, ' 2, 1; O.G.. . 1; Clce Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Methodist Club 4, 3, 2; South- side Virginia Club 2, 1. Quiet and unassuming, .Jim typifies the less eccentric group of pre-meds. He is devoted to his biology major and is consequently torn between a worship and a damning of the mentor of that De- partment. .Jim reached a crisis in his young life during his third class year — to continue in his aspirations tor rank or become an example of the stereotyped biology major. Choosing the latter, lie remained suspended somewhere between a technical training and a liberal education. Jimmy was just as constant in his decision to become a true F ' irst Class Private — even going so far as to become a Cadet Waiter. Pre-Medical, . rti lien.— Private 4, 2, ], Corporal 3: Golf 4, 3, 2, 1; Virginia Academv of Science 2, 1; Glee Club 2, 1 : Tidewater Club 4, 3, 2. 1 : The Club 4, 3, 2, 1; O.G.A. 1. This happy-go-lucky fellow from the Tidewater area drifted into V MI with an eye for the women and the ambition to be a doctor. In his four vears on the Hill, The Saint has had a string of lady friends which looks like a refugee list from the hurricane warning bureau. Mien he ' s not courtin the dolb , he ' s on the links or in the lab, or maybe even singing for the President. A ready smile and disposition like .lohnny ' s is his ticket to success in the future. ' Buddha Jim Saint 74e f957 ■J5u(l(h Kraut Schlitz ' Englisli, Infantry — Private 4, 1, Corporal 3, Ser- geant i; Wrestling 4; Armed Forces Club 4, 3; O.G.A. 1; English Club 3, 1, Secretary-Treasurer 1; Monogram Minstrel 1; Turn-Ont Staff, Feature Editor 1. If personality were money Buddy would be one of the richest men alive. Noted for his sharp wit, southern charm, and easy way with the broads he has managed to blaze a trail from Southern Sem to Mary Baldwin. Being the most busted man in the Corps has instilled within him a burning am- bition to go airborne, ranger, frogman in his coming career in the military. Known as one of the truer L.A. ' s, Buddy has endeavored to combine English Lit., Horizontal Lab and Secretary-Treasurer of the English Society most successfully. We feel confident that Buddy can ' t miss being popular anywhere. Civil Engineering, Artillery — Private 4, 3, 1, Cor- poral 3; Glee Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Swimming 4, 3, 1; Monogram Club 3, i. Vice President 1; Lutheran Club 4; Yankee Club 4, 3, ' J, 1 : American Society of Civil Engineers 4, 3, 2, 1. The Kraut , hailing from them there far ott ' hills of Penna., hit this place in 53 with a stern look on his face and a wild gleam in his eye. We first thought him to be a terror, but after getting to know him we came to realize that he is a lasting friend with a great sense of humor. His ability in the water is equalled by his ability on land to be a success in all that he undertakes. We can ' t help but know that he will be a success upon graduation, especially if he has Joyce as his inspiration as she has been wliile liere at school. Physics, Armor — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Football 4 Indoor Track 4; Baseball 4; Lutheran Club 4 American Institute of Physics 4, 3, 2; O.G.A. 1 Cadet Waiter 2; Reel Cart Team 2; Turn-Out Staff 4, 3; Armed Forces Club 1; Blood Bowl 1. Fritz has always been a conscientious person in his studies and e. tra-curricular activities. Although he trails at times, his work is performed with con- stant endurance and effort to get the job done. F. J. is a bonafide physicist and has visions of carrying on his VMI major as his life ' s curriculum. The military science department, over a four-year period, has produced a tiger tanker . His military activities do not correspond with the fact that he was a private his entire cadetship. Fritz could perform a military job well knowing that his record wouldn ' t be gold braid but self pride and satisfac- tion of getting the job done. i ' . ' ■. Robert Thomas Saunders, Jr. Charlotte.sville, Virginia Carl Theodore Schladitz Wyomi.ssing, Penn.sylvania Fritz Joseph Scholz III Roanoke, Virginia Charlie • ' an ■Chu-f History, Infantry — Private i, ' 2, I, Corporal 3; Newman Club 4, 3, i, 1, Treasurer 3, Secretary ' 2, President 1 ; Armed Forces Club i, 3, i, 1, Assistant Treasurer 3, Secretary i. Vice President 1 ; Religious Council 3, ' 2, 1; Cadet Assistant Librarian 3, ' 2, 1; Secretary of The General and Executive Commit- tees 2, 1; Second Battalion Clerk 1; O.G.A. 1; History Club 1; Typist, Turn-Out Start ' i. 3, 2. If there ever was a barracks lawyer to hit ' MI Charlie was the man. Any afternoon that he wasn ' t in the rack, or at the window of the Super- intendent ' s office, he could be found behind liis trusty typewriter, writing a permit. It is this willingness to help people that has won him so many friends at the Institute and is sure to carry him a long wav in his career in the Army. Physics, Air Force — Private 4, Corporal 3, Hegi- mental Supply Sergeant 2, Captain 1; American Institute of Physics 4, 3, -2, 1, Treasurer 2, Vice Presidcnt 1; Track 4, 3, ' 2, Captain 1; Bomb Statf t, 3, 2. .Associate Editor 1; Monogram Club 3, -2, Preside lit 1; Armed Forces Club 2, 1; 1957 Ring ( ' (iiiiinittce, Co-Chairman 1957 Figure Committee; Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Vnirersities 1; Distinguished Air Student 1. Van, of course, accomplished quite a lot; not the least of his triumphs was creating the impression that whatever he did was done with ease. This was no illusion, however, because Van had the ability to sense exactly what was expected — and he knew the meaning of expediency. A man is valuable who can determine the standards of any group, and who can decide on the value of the association to himself. The man who can then meet the standards is hard to beat, at ' MI. or anvwhere else. Prc-Medical, .Vrtillerj— Private 4, 1, Corfwral 3. Sergeant -2; Glc-e Club 4, 3, 1; Wrestling 4, 3; Track 4, 3; Tidewater Club 4, 3, i, 1; . rmed Fort-es Club 4, 3; . rnateur Radio Club 4; Hop and Kl ' xjr Com- mittee -2, 1; Turn-Out .Staff i, 1; Cadet Staff i; Mr- ginia . cademy of Science -2, 1; O.G.. . 1: . frican Bashmen ' s A.ssociation 1; Chairman 1957 Ring Committee 3, 2; Crow ' s Xcst Club 1. In September 1953 Francis came to ' MI with tlie sole purpose of getting into dental school. Not only has he accomphshed this with ea.se but aUo managtrd to improve himself in everj- categorv . A familiar sight at even.- hop, Chief has dated everj- girl on the east coast and has always gotten the Ijest looking ones. He will certainly be a great loss to his fellow cadets and his sense of humor, intelligence, and depth of character will carrj- him far in the field of dentistr % Charles Joseph Schwendinger I)iil)ui|Uf, Iowa Oscar Van Pelt Sessoms III Richmond, N ' irginia Francis Warren Sheild Hampton. ' irginia f «r.l. Eugene Chambers Smith Hull, Massachusetts Palmer Malcolm Smith, Jr. Tampa, Florida James Evan Snead Colonial Heights, Virginia Civil Engineering, Infantry — Private -t, 3, 2, 1; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1; Meth- odist Club 4, 3, ' i, 1; J. V. Football i; Track 4. 3; Co-operator of the Southerner 1 ; Intramurals 3, 2, 1 ; Yankee Club i, 3, •2, 1; 4th Stoop 4, 3. The Pigmy from Massachusetts hit this burg in ' 53 with the smell of fish still on him. He started with a burst of enthusiasm which he has never lost. His ready laugh and innocent pranks have made him a favorite among the boys. However, with his great sense of humor he has not lost sight of his purpose in coming here which was to prepare him to be a success in life. This in the opinion of all, will be accomplished without too much difficulty. His sense of righteousness and high standards will lead him to the top of the ladd er of success. Civil Engineering, Infantry — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; . merican Societv of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1; Meth- odist Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Florida Club 2, 1; O.G.A. 1. Smitty came to ' MI direct from the big bass lakes of Florida, thinking that snow was something decorative used on Christmas cards. He soon learned, however, that a suntan offers scant pro- tection from a Virginia winter. He spent his Rat Year straining over a radiator and the other three draped over one for warmth. Being one of the few- men in the Corps who can complain about the system with a broad smile on his face, Smitty has the type of attitude and personality that will carry liim far in his chosen field, whether it be soldiering or surveying. Civil Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, 2, 1, Cor- poral 3; Methodist Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Religious Council 2, 1; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1; The Cadet Staff 2, 1; Intramurals 4, 3, 2, 1; Ring Figure Committee 2. From Colonial Heights, Virginia .lim came to us with that wide smile on his face and dry wit in his voice. One of Buzz ' s boj ' s, the professor can be seen battling after hours with a few Civil Engi- neering fiascos. Since thoughts lie with that certain little Miss in Ohio, he has never graced the pave- ment with the cross-country rifle team. . pretty serious minded boy with high religious and moral convictions, Sam has gained the respect and affection of all his Brother Rats. Smittv Jim Joseph Marvin Spivey III Raleigh, North Carolina James Finley Stephens Quinque, Virginia Garland Williams Sullivan Hattiesburg, Mississippi Civil Engineering, Artillery — Private 4, 1, Corporal 3, Sergeant ' i; Armed Forces Club 4; Swimming 4, 3, 2, Co-Captain 1; The Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Monogram Clul) 2, Sc ' CTotary 1; Distinguished Milita,ry Student 2, 1; AuKTiian Societv of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1; Cantcrlmry Club 1; O.G.A. 1. ' Spivo has attained a very creditable record during his four years at the Institute. Academically, Joe has stood at the top third of his class and is a Distinguished Military Student. In the field of athletics, the lanky Tarheel established himself as one of the outstanding backstroke swimmers in the stale. Despite a full schedule, Joe has always managed to spend some time with the social ac- ti ities. A frequent visitor at the nearby girls ' scliools, Joe has devoted most of his time to one in Fredericksburg. Such versatility will insure him even greater acheivements in the future. History, Infantry — Private 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Armed Forces Club4, 3, 2; History Club 4, 3, 2, 1;().C..A. 1; Inter- national Relations Club 4, 3. From the rolling hills of Piedmont Virginia, came Jim Stephens. Jim will be remembered for practi- cally c ery major violation of the Blue Book, thus making him for his first three years an outstanding memlier of the Saturday and Wednesday afternoon Gun and Cross Country Club . This last year he has become a small J. P. Morgan to his fellow cadets. Come graduation, barracks will lose, sadly, one of its most extraordinary money-lenders, gamlilers, and poker players. History, Infantn.- — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant i; First Lieutenant 1; Diitinguisliefi Militar ' Student 1; Rifle Team 4; Golf Team 4: Melhodiil Club 4: History- Club 1; Deep South Club 4, 3, i, 1, Mc-e President 1; Glee Club 4, 3, 2, 1. Among U5 there are some who choose the Army for their career and such is the choice of Sully. Being the sole member of our class from Mississippi, he is an outstanding representative of the Deep South. We can be sure that he will succeed in his chosen field for his personality and enthusiasm have marked him as being able to cope successfully w-ith any and all situations. Spivo Jii Big Hob ' Doug Chemistry, Inf:intr — Private 4, 2, 1, Corporal 3: Glee Club i, 3, i: Track 4, 3, -2, 1; Fencing 4, 3, 3, 1; Rifle Team 1; Football 4, i: Pilots Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, -1, 1; Turn-Out Art Staff 3, 2, 1; American Chemical Society 4, 3, 2, 1; O.G.A. 1: Blood Bowl 1; Golf Team 3. Big Bol) , the Milwaukee tycoon, has led a full life at ' MI, V)ut perliaps liis greatest honor came when he was the hrst in the class of ' 57 to be busted. He has achieved great distinction at Southern Seminary where he was voted best Bull thrower of 1957. Big Bob always loved the Institute with all his heart; in fact he never left VMI during one solid semester, his second class year. Although he has been known to make several nasty cracks about the Institute on numerous occasions, we know he ' ll be with the most loyal of the alumni. Good luck to you Bob, at graduate school and after- wards. Civil Engineering, Artillery — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sup])lv Sergeant 2, First Lieutenant 1; Track 4, 3; Canlc ' rlinry CUib 4, 3; Owls Club 2, 1; Richmond Club 4, 3, 2, President 1; Hop Committee 2, Presi- dent 1; American Society of Civil Engineers, Report- er 3; Member of Executive Committee 2, 1; Dis- tinguished Military Student 2, 1; O.G.A. 1. One of the most illustrious of our Brother Rats is one Jorg Sydnorsen , alias The Great Old Owl , alias The Bald-Headed Frog . His varied career as a cadet has included almost everything — from being foremost cookie-maker his rat year, to being the only man in captivity able to wear a flesh colored beanie without anyone noticing that he had had hair all the time. Not only will he be remem- bered for his outstanding academic and military achievements, but none of us can ever forget that booming, progressively deeper voice yelling across the courtyard, (CENSORED) . Civil Engineering, Armor — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Glee Club 4, 3, 2; WrestUng 4; Golf 4, 3, 2, Captain 1; Newman Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Yankee Club 4, 3, 2, 1; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1 ; Chair- man Mess Jacket Committee, 2; Monogram Club 2, 1; Cade Staff 1; O.G.A. 1. Doug came to us from the links of New York and soon gained fame on the VMI Golf Team. In between his walks around the golf course, he managed to keep several girls on the string at the same time without physical effect; that is until Dolores came into the picture. Doug has put much time in organizing social affairs at the Institute and could always be counted on to do a job willingly. Doug ' s ability to win friends and his sense of humor will carrv him far in the business world. Robert Richard Susnar Milwaukee, Wisconsin George Woodson Sydnor, Jr. Richmond, Virginia Douglas William Talbot Beacon, New York ■■(.n Dixie WalK English, Armor — Private i, 3, 2, 1; Glee Club 4, 3, •i, V ' ice President 1; Commanders 4, 3, 2, 1; English Society 1, President 1, Vice President i; The Grand and Sacred Order ot the Owls ' 2, 1; O.G.A. 1; Southside ' irginin ( Inli 3, ' 2, 1; The McthcMist Club 4, 3; Monograin Minstrel 3, ' 2, 1; I.ittlc (iyni Com- mittee ' 2; Bomb Staff 3, -2, 1; Cadet Assistant to the English Department 1. Perhaps the most popular cool guy in our class is Greg. This well-known singer from Southside Virginia has made an envious name for himself not only here at the Institute but at the many girls ' schools as well. It is also rumored that he left many broken hearts on the continent last summer. When the echoes of the voices of the class of ' 57 have long since died on the stoops we will remember Greg. His success here is an indication of the future; and the fact that he is an owl assures us that we will hear a lot of Greg. History, Artiller — Private 4, 3, -i, 1; Cadet Staff 4, ■i, i; Tiini-Oiit Stair, Literary Editor i. Man- aging Editor 1 ; Xinvman Club I, 3, ' 2, Vice President 1; International Relations Club ' 2, 1; History Club ' 2, 1; O.G.A. 1; Religious Council 1. .V mixture of Sir Gallahad and Don Juan, Dixie ' s ruimini; mind, sense of humor, and great source of wit ha ( ' nuide him a friend of all. His talent in (■(imposition of poetic verse gave him the title of poet laureate of barracks. How he could sack out on the floor so nuich wliile i)articii)ating in many activities and maintaining aii outstanding scholastic record was a mystery to all. Since he always has such good fortune an(i success at everything he does, we know that he will succeed in any endeavor which he mav undertake. Historv, . rmor — Private 4, 3, i, 1; ( ' anlt-r mrv Club 4, 3, i, 1; History Club 4. 3, i, I: Tidewater Club 4, 3, 2, 1; International Relation.s Club i, 1: . rmed Forces Club 4, 3, i, 1; Circulation Staff of Bomb 3; Tiirn-Oul Staff 3, - . In September ' 5i there came to VMF one of the world ' s greatest sack artLsLs . In June ' 57 there leaves VMI one of the world ' s greatest sack artists . When not in the sack Wally U doing all in his power to improve himself. Although he never made rank, he was always undoubtedly on the list. Oh well, the ones who obtain the famoiLS privileges of rank are few in the Corps. We all hate to see ole creeper go. We all hope that you have enjoyed your stay at the Institute as much as we have enjoyed having you as a Brother Rat and friend. Gregory Craig Taylor Clarksville, Virginia Clayton Malcolm Thom. s III Arlineton, A ' irsinia f -1 Eakl Wallace Timmons Norfolk. Virginia r [ John Hill Trant III Portsmouth, Virginia John Joseph Turley, Jr. Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Robert Bruce Vail Alexandria, Virginia Pre-Medical, Artillery — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant i. Second Lieutenant 1; Rifle Team 4, 3; Virginia Academy of Science 4, 3, ' 2, 1; International Relations Club, Program Chairman 1; Tidewater Club 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Cadet Staff 1; Floor Committee -2, 1; Bomb Staff 1; African Bushmen ' s Association 1. Jack should be known, in the not-too-distant future, as the man who put Back Bay on the map . He left his weblied feet at home in September of ' 53 and came to join the never-ending ranks of Doc ' s Boys with a great measure of success, being very popular with his instructors as well as his Brotlier Rats. X born leader, success and happiness will follow this likeable guy wherever he may go. English, Infantry — Private 4, 1, Corporal 3, Ser- geant i; Assistant Section Marcher 1; Class ' ice President 3, S, 1 ; Executive Committee 3, ' 2, 1 ; General Committee 3, ' 2, 1; Superintendent ' s . dvisorv Committee 1; Glee Club 4, 3, i, 1; Foot- ball 4, 3, ' 2, 1. John didn ' t make his mark here at VMI as an individual, but rather as part of the trio of Turley, McLennan, Muldowney. This group was brought together by a characteristic common to each one in that none had any friends and so as an ultimate goal they all strived for the day when they could graduate from VMI friendless. They realized this dream on June 11, 1957. Civil Engineering, Infantry — Private 4, 2, 1, Corporal 3; . merican Society of Civil Engineers 3, ' 2, 1: . rmed Forces Club -2, 1; Rifle Team 4, 3, Co- Captain ' 2, 1; Distinguished Military Student ' 2, 1; O.G.A. 1; Xewman Club 4, 3. Bob entered VMI with one ambition, to become a regular . rmy officer. Throughout his cadetship lie has worked toward the achievement of this one goal. Bob, through hard work, mastered the Civil Engineering course and still found time to be a good friend to all who knew him well. We sincerely wish Bob and Ann the best of everything in the years to come. To someone hke R. B. success is a certainty in his chosen field. The example Bob will surely set in the . rmv will speak well for him and for VMI. R. B. Trail John Bob m: James Thomas Vaughan Richmond, Virginia William Addison Vaughan Lynchburg, Virginia Armand Watts Wagner Richmond, Virginia Pre-Medical, Armor — Private 4, i, 1, Corporal 3; Glee Club i: Armed Forces Club i, 3, i2; Baptist Club; Varsity Wrestling Manager 2, 1; Bomb Ailvertising Manager 1; Bomb Stati ' 3, J, 1; Football i; Hoj) and Floor Conunittee 3, i, 1; Intramurals 4, 3, ' 2, 1; ' 57 Figure Chairman ' 3; Riclmiond Clul) 4, 3, -2, 1; O.G.A. 1. It seems that our boy T im was just a weakling when it came to women, as he never could decide which one should have him! The first day Pinky arrived at VMI he knew he had the Rat Line licked. In fact, it was often rumored that he took in Third Classmen after Thanksgiving! To his Brother Rats and the other cadets as well, Tom is a valualjle and true friend. Regardless of what plans are in store for the future, we are all sure that Tom will succeed and will have a blast in doing it. Civil Engineering, Infantry — Private 4, Corporal 3, Color Sergeant 2, Captain 1; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, ' 2, 1 ; American Society of Ci il Engineers 4, 3, ' 2, 1; International Relations Club 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Methodist Club 4, 3. Througli four years at VMI Eagle has followed his motto, Running at all costs . This has carried him to two years on the Regimental Staft ' and into one of the top academic positions in the Civil De- partment. Eagle has always upheld all the tradi- tions of the Institute, particularly class privileges and the rat line. In between mad dashes to wild parties in the hilly city. Eagle has built himself a lasting place in liis class. Electrical Engineering, . rtillerj- — Private 4, i, 1, Corporal 3; American In.stitute of Electrical Engineers -2, 1; Cadet LaVj Assistant 1: Richmond Club 4,3, -2, 1:0.G.A. 1. Punch Wagner is a conscientious man who has no dislike for hard work. This b seen in his hi standing in what is known as MI ' s roughest course. His high standard of moral values, his reasoning and his reliability will help him considerably in finding success and happiness. ■Puncli Bob Ganch Whispering English, Infantry — Private 4, 3, Sergeant i. Second Lieutenant 1; Glee Club i; Cadet Staff 4; Track 4; Swimming 4, 3, -2; Monogram Club 3, ' 2, 1; Tiirn-Oiit Staff, Literary Flditor i, Editor-in-Cliief 1; Pulilica- tions Board 1; Knglish Societv -2, 1; Armed Forces Club 1. Boh will always be remembered by his friends as the Radical. He should be proud of his record, both academically and militarily, for he showed us that one can be an individual and still succeed in a military system. His strict adherence to his beliefs has shown a self discipline which ought to take him far — far away from the military. Whatever field Bob decides to enter, whether it is a law, literary, or military one, we know that with his many diverse talents he will succeed. English, Infantry — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant i. Second Lieutenant 1; Glee Club 4; Librarian 3, Secretary -i. President 1 : Honor Court 3, i. Second Vice President 1; Distinguished Student •2; Dis- tinguished Military Student 1; Rat Wrestling 4; ' arsity Wrestling 3, ' 2; Monogram Club 3, i, 1, Treasurer i: Canterbury Club 4; Armed Forces Club 4; English Society i, 1; Who ' s JVho in American Colleges and Universities 1; L ' sher Monogram Minstrel ' 2, 1; Class Valedictorian,!. Since embarking upon the life of a cadet, Harry has managed to acquire a lion ' s share of the honors available at VMI. Most of us will remember Gandy not only as a sincere friend, but as one who has uncanny aljility for landing a good-looking date every time. Based upon his popularity and accomplisluDents here at VMI, we know he will make a mark for himself in everything that he enters into in life. English, Armor — Private 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, 2: Pilot ' s Club 4; English Society -2, 1; Dyke 4, 1; Professional Parachutists Society 1. Mark Trail as he is called by his buddies has given us all an unending supply of laughter and comradeship. Putting five years in the Insty and two years in the harness as a smoke-jumper has warped his mind, but not his sense of humor. Although it is not well known, Bob is quite a lover and is the owner of one of the best lines from Falls Church to Roanoke. Always the bull-shooter, Bob has made up for what he hasn ' t known by saying a lot about what little he does. Although not a Brother Rat of ' 57, Bob has become one of the boys and we are proud to have the airborne terror aboard. % X N Robert Edwin Wagner Falls Churoh, ' irginia v Harry Hathaway Warner Staunton, ' irginia Robert Lyle Webster, Jk. Falls Church, Virginia Civil Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, Corporal 3, First Sergeant -2, Captain, First Battalion Com- manding Officer 1; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, ' 2, 1; Who ' s Who in American Universi- ties and Colleges 1; Business Manager ' MI Cadet 1: Honor Court 1; Ring Committee ' 2; Figure Com- mittee ' 2: Richmond Club i, 3, i, 1; Pilot ' s Club -i, 1, Vice President ' 2; Class ' 57 Advisory Committee ' 2, 1; Distinguished Military Student 1; Publica- tions Board 1; Baptist Club 4, 3. Windy is one member of the Class of 1957 who is proudly claimed by all his Brother Rats. Although never one to turn down a furlough, he always seems to find time to participate in numerous extra- curricular activities, as well as his military obliga- tions to the first battalion. Like all civils, he ' s worthless without a slide rule, but he ' s hard to beat with one. Windy has been looking forward for the past four years to the time when he could wear Uncle Sam ' s Air Force Blue and as soon as his dream materializes the class of 1957 expects him to fulfill a most promising future. Civil Engineering, Air Force — Private t, 3, 2, 1; Glee Club ' 2; Football 4: Track i, 3, -2, 1; Tennis 4; Intramurals 3, 2, 1 ; Blood Bowl 1 ; Usher Monogram Minstrel ' 2, 1; Roanoke Club 4, 3, ' 2, 1, Treasurer 3; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1; O.G.A. 1. Wine, Women, and Song best describes this Big Spender from the West (Roanoke). When- ever there ' s a party. Stud ' s sense of humor will keep spirits high even when they stop flowing. John has made many life-time friends and will always be re- membered for his ability to get things done. He will nndinibtcdly have that Construction Company that  e heard so much about these last three years, liut tliis will have to wait until the Air Force has fini.shed with him. Electrical Engineering, .Vrrnor — Private 4, 3, i, I ; Newman Club 4, 3, -2, 1; . merican Irtstitute of Electrical Engineers i, 1; IntramuraU 4, 3, i, 1; Guidon Bearer 1: O.G.A. 1; Track 4; Roanokt Club 4, 3, 2, 1. Joe came trudging up to I exington from Roanoke way back in the fall of 53 and ha.s Ijeen battling with the books and the militarj- along with the rest of us ever since. As an EE he picked perhaps a more difficult path to success than most. He saw his way through the Jungle however, and is well on his way in his chosen field. We all wish him well and know that his perseverance and eagerness to learn will help him over any obstacle and assure his success. Edwin Pomeroy Whitfield, Jr. Richmond.lJVirginia John P. jirott Whittle Roanoke, Virginia Joseph Saltabds Wickes, Jr. Roanoke, Virg inia Benjamin Ewing Wiggins, Jb. Portsmouth, Virginia Waller Garland Wills III Lynchburg, Virginia Albert H. Wilson HI Corpus Christi, Texas Pre-Medical, Infantry — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant ' 2, First Lieutenant 1; Distinguished Student 4; Distinguished Military Student ' 2; Golf Team 4, 3, ' 2, 1: Virginia Academy of Science i, 3, i, I; Tidewater Club i, 3, ■i, 1; Armed Forces Clul) ■4, 3, 2, 1. Ben has been well known at ' MI for his out- standing academic achievements and military bearing. He stood eleventh in a class of two hundred and nineteen at the end of his rat year and will graduate well in the upper third of the pre-med department. He is also a distinguished military student and was first in his company at ROTC summer camp at Fort Meade, Maryland. Ben has kept the road warm between VMI and Randolph- Macon Woman ' s College, to see a certain little blond from Portsmouth, Va. His greatest ambition is to someday become the number one dentist of Portsmouth. History, . ir Force — Private 4, Corporal 3, Ser- geant 2, Second Lieutenant 1; Glee Club 4, 3, 2; History Club 1; Canterbury Club 4, 3, -2, 1; Lynch- burg Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Cross Country 4; Track 4, 3; Co-Chairman Little Gym Committee ' 2; Ring Figure Committee 2; Cadet Assistant Librarian ' 2, 1; Bomb Staff 4, 3, 2; Corps Editor 1. Many a heart was broken when Waller left the liill city of Lynchburg in 1953 for the Institute, and women have remained one of liis chief occu- pations ever since; in fact, some of his stories rival the best from Escapade. However, this is not his only side, and with what time that he could make by tearing himself away from his ever-demanding public. Waller has worked steadfastly on liis military career in the corps. It will probably be years before D ' Company makes it onto the hill again, and vears again before all the tears are dried at Hollins, Sweet Briar, R.-M. W. C, Oakwood Place, etc Civil Engineering, Artillery — Private 4, 2, 1, Cor- poral 3; Varsity Track Manager 4, 3, 2, 1; Cross Country Manager 3, 2, 1; Distinguished Military Student 2, 1; . rmed Forces Club 4, 3, 2; . merican Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1; O.G.A. 1. One thing that could be said for of fun lovin ' Pete was that when the poker game got under way or party time rolled around, he was never missing, and his antics always added that extra spark to the party. Setting up his headquarters in Lynchburg, his escapades to Sweet Briar and Bucks will never be forgotten by many. A confirmed bachelor, he plans to let L ncle Sam be his keeper in the Field . rtillery, and we may say that our loss is their gain. Truly, Pete is a one and only and his future will surely follow the paths of success. Biinnv Toy Tiger Pete f957 jjit ii- — i t -i Horace Larry Wise, Jr. Portsmouth, Virginia Robert Victor Wood Roanoke, Virginia John Eggleston Woodward, Jk. East Orange, New Jersey History, Artillery— Private -i, 3, 2, 1 ; Cadet Staff 4, 8; Wrestling Turn-Old Staff 2, 1; Archeology Club 3, 2, 1; History 1; Tidewater Club 4, 3, 2, 1; O.G.A. 1. Occasionally there will come to ' MI a cailct whose honest and sincere efforts to succeed win the admiration of those who know him best. Larry made his indelible mark by his enthusiasm and zealous efforts to make good. There lies behind that exterior of checker-batlirobe and pipe scuttling along the stoop a generosity that lingers as long as there will be a ' 57. Civil Engineering, Infantry — Private 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Glee Club 4, 3; American Society of Civil Engineers 4, 3, 2, 1; O.G.A. 1; Roanoke Club 4, 3, 2, 1; .Armed Forces Club 4, 3; Intramurals 4, 3, 2, 1; Penalty Tours 4, 3, 2, 1; Executive Committee (up to, not on) 3; Lexington traffic director 2. Young Bobby Wood, one of our most shining cadets, has been fighting a hopeless battle again.st his rn])i.ll nliciliiiij li:iirline. After his fruitless and alniosl ' li .i liMii c-. ,i|i,hU ' as local traffic director, he dcciiird III williihaw from all activities frowned upon by the Listitute. He has been the pride of the first class privates and the downfall of many a shoeshine leader of B Co. It ' s not that Bob wasn ' t military, it ' s just that he always thought shake-a-leg was first call. Now that he has com- pleted his sentence at V] II he plans to go to col- lege at MIT. Bobby Boy, we will miss you! Civil Engineering, . rmor — Private 4, 1, Corporal 3 Sergeant 2; Swimming 4, 3, 2, 1; Canterburj- Club 4, 3; . merican Society of Civil Engineers 3; Editor of Annual Report 2; Chairman Executive Com- mittee 1; O.G.. . 1: Honor Court 1; Cadet Staff, Advertising Manager 1; Dean ' s . d asor - Council 1: Distingubhed Militan.- Student 2, 1; DLstinguisbed Student 4, 3, 2, 1 : Society of . merican Mechanical Engineers Gold Medal . ward 2; Class of 41 Award Mr. Max came out of the hills of New .lersey to place liis name among the scholars of the Institute- His outstanding achievements in both academics and extra-curricular activities will long be remem- bered, .lay ' s fellow engineers have Vjeaten a path to liis door for help and ad ice before big tests. Even with liis excellent record he has still maintained his social life, having visited most of the girls schools in this area at least a dozen times. ' Larrv ' Bob Jav f957 Joe Pre-Medical, Armor — Private 4, Corporal 3, First Sergeant 2, Captain 1; Glee Club -t; Armed Forces Club 1; Virginia Academy of Science 4, 3, 2, 1; Newman Club 4, 1; Distinguished Student 3, 2, 1; Wrestling 4; Fencing Team 1. Besides being one of the few Navy juniors to enter VMI, Joe will also be one of the few men to lon the Navy blues while the rest of the class puts on the brown and green. Quoth he, You ' re safer at sea . Not only will he be remembered for his academic and military leadership but also for his best known attribute, his keen interest in the medical profession. After graduation Joe will enter the University of Virginia to continue his education. He is sure to retain his good standing tliere a.s he lias the past four years at the Institute. Joseph Langham Yon, Jr. Charlottesville, Virginia Into the jaws of death and into the mouths of Hell describes vividly the journey on Septem- ber 8, 1954, of an eager and determined assemblage of young men who clumsily made their way through the VMI ' s famous portal, Jackson x rch. Before this trying first year was to end, this same conglomeration of co-matriculates was to be woven into a closely knit class of VMI men. After many long and counted days, interrupted occasionally by football games and dances, came Christmas Furlough. We scurried home to spread our tales of woe to wide-eyed mothers and girls, but the inevitable arrived and we begrudgingly returned to our first college exams and the long stretch till spring. Unending months finally broken by a welcome spring vacation ushered in the green of early summer which overcame the wintry hues of barracks. After the long awaited Bloody Sunday , the last company room, and the first Old Yell for ' 58, apprehension of approaching festivities almost overshadowed our hatred of the Rat year, a year we now look back on as a gigantic experience which bound us with ties stronger than friendship as Brother Rats. An unparalleled class picnic and courtyard party sent us on our many ways along paths soon to be retraced. Following a summer of appreciating the smallest of pleasures, the Fall of 1955 saw us as the keepers of the Rat Line, hated by the Rats and looked down on by the seconds and firsts, but still feeling as if we were the greatest thing that ever hit VMI. To our surprise we encountered an aca- demic Rat Line which dropped almost as many by the wayside as did our Rat year. Our attitude toward the Rat Line completely reversed itself and instead of hearing I ' ll never say a thing to a Rat, one might hear, What those Rats need is a good resurrection. The novelty of being an old cadet wore off; we settled down as much as third classmen do, and the vision of Ring Figure appeared in the distant future. When spring arrived the survivors of the Bataan death march had nothing on us after the notorious Spring Hike. We struggled through our final exams which again took their toll, and left for home to sleep off the No-Doze and Finals parties. As summer drew to a close the abrupt Cinderella change of life back into the military grey was not dreaded as much as before because a light shown through the dark days ahead — plans and dreams for Ring Figure began to materialize. The approach of Thanksgiving was seen in our faces and with the arrival of our rings our attendance of class was only in body for our thoughts were on the magic week end. The frigid Thanksgiving weather was contrasted with the Tech football team but the red-hot ' 58 parties that week end raised the temperature of things quite a bit. The big night arrived and we thought our heartbeats would drown out the swinging sounds of Les Elgart. Mothers and fathers beamed while the figures revealed themselves, we somehow managed to end up with our own dates after forming intricate figures without them, and rings were slipped on nervous fingers by nervous hands. The dream ended and we found that the only change about VMI was that our hands and hearts were twenty-one pennyweight heavier. Christmas came and went and we settled down to our prescribed role as indifferent seconds. We weathered another academic storm and set sail on the final half of our vo -age with eyes on Easters and Louis (Satchmo) Armstrong. Now as our third year at VMI draws to a close, ahead loom Summer Camp, the First Class year, and above all — Graduation. The Class of Nineteen Hundred and Fifty-Eight is weak in numbers but strong in spirit and brotherhood and is prepared for the year of responsibility ahead. S. L. Williamson : -? SECOND CLASS OFFICERS Charles C Kellogg President James AV. Ioore T ' w President Stirling L. Williamson Historian Harry Earl Bennett, Jr, Bayside, Virginia Alexander Mallory Clarke Richmond, Virginia Charles William Best Norfolk. Virginia Albert Lester Bramble III Norfolk, Virginia Henry Hunter Holmes Clarke Whaleyville, Virginia George Williams Bishop III Grundy, Virginia V ' illiam Ernest Colvir Culpeper, Virginia Vilson Callcote Batte Washington, D. C. Herbert Hambley Butt. Jr. Williamsburg, Virginia Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada ( U ( t95 7 . W. . (Md Reynolds Leroy Criswell NIemphis, Tennessee Howard Yates Dean Radford, Virginia Riehard Otis Culver, Jr. Petersburg, Virginia John Thomas Cunningha: Roanoke, Virginia Nicholas Peter Earnest II Front Royal. Virginia Ross Campbell Fraser Arlington. Virginia Donald Williams Cuthrell. Jr. Richmond, Virginia Kenneth Edward Godfrey Norfolk, Virginia Eugene Howard Grayson, Jr. Radford, Virginia Koljcrt Ncwluri C.rcatlK Richmond, Virginia id III William Sully Griffin III Franklin, Virginia Loniax Ciwathmcy, Jr. Center Cross, Virginia William Eldridge Haas Dayton, Ohio Bruce Haldeman Glenview, Kentucky Frank Searles Hancock Roanoke, Virginia Gary Allan Harris Houston, Texas William George Harshaw, Jr. Portsmouth, Virginia Charles Barrick Hayes Norfolk, Virginia Anders Carl Hellstrom Bayside. Virginia Guy Robert Hence New York, New York Theron Akin Henry, Jr. Berea, Ohio Robert Lee Hickerson Norfolk, Virginia William Elisha Holland Windsor, Virginia William Mays Holt, Jr. Richmond, Virginia Richard Yuan-Sliia Hsiung Taichung, Formosa Onza Eugene Hyatt Winchester, Virginia Robert Walls Jenkins, Jr. Richmond, Virginia Charles Edward Johnson Sperryville, Virginia III David Soule Johnson Albuquerque, New Mexico Paul Edwin Johnson Miami, Oklahoma S 4 a f95S 7 . M. . S(Md Robert Garland King, Jr. Lynchburg, Virginia Eugene Vernon Martin, Jr. Norfolk, Virginia Hans Richard Meinig, Jr. Wyomissing, Pcnnsylva Robert Ailison Jordan Radford, Virginia William Turner Kump Elkins, West Virginia Caroll Allen Mason Portsmouth, Virginia Anthony Remigius Lash, Jr. Alexandria, Virginia John Adolph Michelson Upper Montclair, Ne James Madison Lowe Louisville. Kentucky Walter Edw ird KSd Teil AriingToiL, Virginia Ronald Grant MoManos Uunbar. Pvnnsylrania Harry Hull NcgK ' .v HI Huntingdon, Pennsylvania . lbert Richard Neuberger Malverne, New York Frederick Lee Xcwcnnih Roanoke, Virginia Williiim Trrrit Newhind, Jr. Buena Vista, Virginia Frank Curler Xorvell. Jr. Alexandria, Virginia Robert Lewis Noycs Leesburg, Virginia Charles Russell Orrison. Jr. MeLean, Virginia David Hsien-Chung Pai Princeton, New Jersey Roy Edmundson Palmer, Jr. Miami, Florida Joseph Corbin Parker, Jr. Richmond, Virginia John Bayly Payne III Carmel, California John Osborne Peters Richmond, Virginia John Alden rhiiiips Staunton, Virginia William John Piekering Caracas, Venezuela David Thomas Pitkethly San Franeiseo, California James Edward Poteet Richmond, Virginia Bruce Wayne Pound Arlington. Virginia William A. Prior Madison, Georgia James Montie Rea, Jr. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania John Darrell Rice Portsmouth, Virginia Warren Leroy Richardson Norfolk, Virginia Claude Wesley Roberts Coral Gables, Florida Richard Boyd Robertson Warsaw. Virginia Charles Frederic Rose Abingdon, Virginia gU W5S z 7 . W. . So pd William Basil Rousos Richmond, Virginia John Francis Schmidt, Jr. Norfolk, Virginia William Dunvood Sink Roanoke, Virginia Joseph Paul Royer, Jr. , Virginia Michael Kirby Smcltzer Abingdon, Virginia Geoi e Alrin Takach SmjTna. Delaware ■■III II I I .J. Edward Jackson Taylor Baysidc, Virginia Roland Lee Tharp, Jr. Winchester, Virginia William Bennett Thomas Roanoke, Virginia John Gregory Trafton ill Virginia Beach, Virginia Ralph John Tremaglio Waterbury, Connecticut Paul Drewry Troxler Alexandria, Virginia Donald Thomas Walker Westfield, New Jersey William Jefferson Walker. Jr. Norfolk, Virginia David Duncan Wallace 11 Richmond, Virginia Charles Clayton Walters Bethlehem, Pennsylvania James Coleman West Greeley, Colorado Stuart Wilson Whitehurst, Jr Richmond, Virginia Anthony Michael Williams Odessa, Texas Stirling Lewis Williamson. Jr. Charlottesville. Virginia Charles Lewis Willis Blackwater, Virginia Warren Wilson Wines Warrenton, Virginia Samuel Brown Witt III Richmond, Virginia William Allen Wood IV Norfolk, Virginia Jack Blair Woodson. Jr. Thaxton, Virginia Jan Barrett Woodman Orleans, France Samuel Edward Woolwine Abingdon, Virginia Lawrence Edward Wooten Laurel, Maryland William Warren Yaun. Jr. Portsmouth, Virginia Dandridge Haden Yon Charlottesville, Virginia i f95S On September 14, 1955, a party of new cadets stepped into the rat line for the first time to kick oflF the history of the Class of 1959. We believe that this class will stand out for many reasons, be- cause that crowd of honorable youths passing under Jackson ' s epitaph for the first time was more than a bunch of co-matriculates. It was a class of Brother Rats, though it was to be a little while before this would be realized. The story of the Class of 1959 has been influenced by this team idea more than any one thing — and that team has had a great deal of spirit which it hasn ' t been ashamed to show off at various, sometimes inopportune, times. To the members of the Class of 1959 the VMI Spirit has been in- separably interwoven with Class of ' 59 spirit. Many outside influences have helped to crystallize ' 59 into what it is and will be. Our processors started the big show on the road by showing us where to sleep at night and pointing out the academic buildings to us. The cadre corporals picked up where the processors left off and pumped us full of the military until it was coming out our ears. But finally things settled down to a year of grunting and groaning through the rat line. The Spirit of ' 59 was fairly dormant in its infancy, during the ' 55- ' 56 session, mainly because of the circumstances created by the fourth class restrictions. There were times when we were allowed to blow off steam, though. Our first moment out of the rat line came at the first cheer rally, and we welcomed the chance to just yell and scream. The gayety and frivolity were short lived, though, because before long we were hit with our first resurrection. And then another, and another. But meanwhile the Spirit of ' 59 was growing unnoticed all over the fourth stoop. It wasn ' t until ' 59 became the third class, however, that this growth was realized. Watching the new cadets in the rat line gave us better perspective of the situation, and we were able to see that now we really had something — a class. We designed and bought our class sweaters, and were pretty proud of them. AVe designed our class ring, which we knew was of the best in the history of VMI. But while some members of the class were expressing their feelings for the class in these more aesthetic forms, others were not quite so tactful. A blitz of after-dinner and after-taps fireworks was set loose on barracks in the fall of ' 56, much to the chagrin of the other classes. And then came the fateful night of our first party of the year. The spirit of ' 59 seemed to be likened to the shot heard round the world that night. Or at least it was heard by enough that it caused more than a little retribution. That is to say, we raised too much heck and got our class privileges taken away. Nobody complained too much about not being able to wear the first class cape on an athletic furlough, but there was a drinking restriction imposed on us which caused more than a little rancor in our ranks, but which, along with the other punishments, probably caused a little more clear thinking, too. Very roughly then, this has been the history of the Class of 1959 to date. Much has happened in the past year and a half, but our big history is yet to come — if not here at the Institute, then later on, because 1959 is a class with a future. To borrow a line from an old friend, the Class of 1959 will be heard from today, though maybe not quite so loudly. John Kemp THIRD CLASS OFFICERS Michael W. Maupin President John L. Engels ] ' ice President Makk a. II. Smith Historian Richard Edu;ird Adam:i Roanoke, Virginia Robert Higgins Baillio. Jr. Virginia Beach, Virginia Stephen Joseph Barcik Philadelphia, Pennsylv John Pruitt Barnett Danville, Virginia Edward Robert Barr Norfolk, Virginia Truman Dorland Baxter, Jr. Norfolk, Virginia Jarvin Corter Boswell Colonial Heights, Virginia William Leftwich Bowe Bedford, Virginia Joseph Kenneth Bradford Franklin, Virginia Cicu 0 f959 7 e V. M. . Sam6. Michael Claflin Brcoks Arlington, Virginia Russell Charter Chew, Lynchburg, Virginia William Maslin Davis Richmond, Virginia I Richard Chick III anoke, Virginia Charles Hal DavhufF III Washington, D. C. Robert Howard Burkhind, Jr Radford. Virginia John Donald Christie Naugatuck, Connecticut Charles Allen Cotton III Jett, Kentucky Kent Durvea Decker New Roc helle, New York Hnu. tnn Hume Car Boyce, Virginia James Eaaley Edniunda ill Washington, D. C. ilai Guggenheimer, Jr. Lynchburg, Virginia Edward Leo Fall, Jr. Richmond, Virginia 1 Mstislav Galysh Louis Charles Gapenskl ' oonsocket, Rhode Island Des Plaines, Illinois ames Samuel Gillespie. Jr. Pounding Mill, Virginia Kurt Manfred Gloeckner Richmond, Virginia John David Goode Richmond, Virginia David William Gwyn Norfolk, Virginia ( 044 J959 7 . M. . cm6. John Wavcrly Hunn Marion, Virginia Pete Thomas Johnso Roanoke, Virginia William Berret Kessler. Jr Montgomery, Alabama KHiy Ncugent Hillenburg. Jr. Roanoke, Virginia ' liomas Benjamin Inge Kenbridge, Virginia William TraversKinvan Baltimore, Marylar.d RubiTt Lurrit- Hobson Alexandria, Virginia Eugene Spencer Kijig Norfolk, Virginia Nowcll EuEc-nc Loop Gw-ynn, Virginia Ronald West Marley Johnstown, Pennsylvania Ernest Lionel Martin Norfolk, Virginia James Casper McFalls Sturgeon, Pennsylvania Harry Gregor MacGregor, Jr. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Robert James Martin, Jr. Aldan, Pennsylvania Donald Otto Messner Naugatuck, Connecticut Michael William Maupin Charlottesville, Virginia Ca 0 J959 7 - M. . Sam )onald Edward Miller Wheeling, West Virgir Roy Webster Newkirk Lakeville, Connecticut Chester Harlee Pate Norfolk, Virginia Solomon Stanley Ratner Miami Beach, Florida George Henry Mittcndorf, Jr. Atlanta, Georgia Richard Edward Phiilippi Wythe ille, Virginia Joseph Trimble Monroe Staunton, Virginia Lee Charles Pierce Phoebus, Virginia ames Chilton Reed Pensacola, Florida William Thomas Xebraska Dunbar, Penn ' Ivania John Kelb- Rtkethly San Francisco, California Alejandro Reyes Pasaj- City. Philippine Islands Hiirry Milk Covingto Mark Alex. Herbert Smitli. Jr, Alexandria, Virginia Edward Garner Talley Salem, Virginia Robert Jobt pi Rut, Richmond, Virginia Robert -AJan So: Charlottesville, Virginia illum RhilbRuffiu Jr Petersburg, Virginia illan Cronin Shay Bronx, New York George Lee Southard Richmond, Virginia John Irvin Rugh New Florence, Pennsylv, Howard Blaine Sprinkle Roanoke, Virginia Henry Evans Thomas IV Arlington, Virginia William Shelby Sandy Battle Creek, Michigan Richard Samuel Tn Chicago, Illinois Ricardo Alfredo Santos Quayaquil, Ecuador Donald Louis Swihart Lexington, Virginia Cia ( f959 7 . W. . W in John Alk-n Van Kostcn Onant-ock, Virginia John Penn Whitescarver Salem, Virginia EUioit IrttTn Young Norfolk. Mrginia W ' ii ri Ifo a T zef One bright, crisp day in the second week of September, 1956, this post was somewhat flattered by the appearance of several hundred young men. Dressed in a wide variety of multi-colored sport shirts, comfortable summer slacks, handsome Harris tweeds, these young civilians were drawing a last carefree breath before entering the most exacting military school in the country. The rat sinks wearily into his hay after one of the most trying and disillusioning days he ' ll ever know. Sleep comes quickly with a waning thought of all the comforts and joys left behind. The first week blazes by and many new cadets learn that it is easier to do things the right way. The cadre is so thorough that the rats almost forget the old corps has yet to return. Monday, Sep- tember 17, the upper three classes arrive and the system shifts into high gear. Perfection is the pass- word as the days speed by, seventeen hours at a clip, taxing the mind and body of each individual to the utmost. These old cadets seem somewhat different from other young men their age. The difference is puzzling to the rat for he wishes to know what mold he will be cast in. Is it a trim, hardened appearance with unspoken self-confidence they all have? No, they couldn ' t all act and appear the same way, but there is something similarly different about them. There ' s no time to psychoanalyze the upper classmen so the rat plods on unaware of whether he ' s coming or going, knowing only that he must be going in the right direction. Along with this new taste of life a deeply seeded spirit is instilled right from the beginning. On October 6 the fourth class is given a chance to display this esprit de corps as they witness for their first time the football team in action. Close defeat brings strong disappointment, but onlj ' two weeks later on a fog-swept field in Richmond the Big Red turns in a brilliant victory and the rats receive a momentary taste of freedom with two incredibly short days out of the rat line. The week end of the corps trip arrives and every precious moment is savored by the rats who know to the last man what awaits them upon return. In the first resurrection of the year shin splints, a thinning of the ranks, and a few men in the hospital characterize the season ' s opener. Little do they know that this will be the easiest of the year. Each man strives earnestly to discover short cuts around the system, but eventually all come to discover that the only way out is through limits gates. Once again the corps digs in to count the days until Christmas. For the first time, brother rats detect an element of inactivity in the air; barracks life is reduced to military monotony as all await the approach of holidays. Will the rats be .subjected to this boredom? Certainly not. They celebrate Christmas one week early by rousing the barracks in the middle of the night with a round of door slamming. This gross interruption of sleep is judiciously rewarded with resurrection number two, a master- piece of the first class, in which the dreaded great circle of old corps fame is revived. Needless to say, the last days before Christmas furlough are miserable, but the long-awaited ten days of freedom finally arrive. A sad but refreshed band of brother rats return from furlough to settle down for exams, which academically sober the majority of the class. A short, sweet midwinter hop passes, and the new cadets steel themselves for the ensuing resurrections. The months draw slowly by; seasons change and spring vacation becomes a reality. Once again the men return, this time to pull into the home stretch. White ducks and Bloody Sunday finally mark the finish of the rat line, and the Class of 1960 is officially born. Too soon, the corps looks ahead once again to exams. The tests are gruelling, but with these behind, the glorious celebration of Finals follows, with parades, hops and demonstrations coming to a fitting end in the old courtyard to the strains of Auld Lang Syne. Doubtless there will be many opinions of our class, both good and bad, but the brother rats of ' 60 have shown determination and spirit throughout a hard rat year and they will prove to be a backbone of the corps for years to come. R. B. Tyler THE FOURTH CLASS o n. 1 p . - Ronald Vanderford Allen Sand Lake, New York FuEDERicK Leon Anderson Beckley, West Virginia HoBEUT Bridgeforth Archer, Jr. Frankfort, Kentucky EcGENE Arden Argabhight Warwick, Virginia George Robert Ax Lexington, Virginia Robert Earl Aylor Washington, D. C. James Lovelace Bagby, Jr. Danville, Virginia John Hanson Barr Hope, Arkansas Paul Martin Bayliss Alexandria, Virginia William Murray Forbes Bayliss Sabot, Virginia Thomas Richard Beavers The Plains, Virginia Charles William Belshee Salisbury, North Carolina Carl Alton Bexxeh, Jr. Arlington, Virginia DoxALD Carlyle Bennett New Castle, Pennsylvania David Charles Betts Youngstown, New York Pearre Asbury Thompson Bibb, Jr. Roanoke, Virginia David George Bisset Williani-sburg, Virginia Hugh Hamlett Blackwell Wytheville, ' irginia Albert Samuel Blitz HoUis Hills, L. I., New York William Anthony Bloemsma Washington, D. C. William Warde Blythe, Jr. Appomattox, Virginia Edward Earl Bomar Pikesville, Maryland BdwLEMAN Tarltox Bowles Chattanooga, Tennessee William Clivie Boxley HI Raleigh, North Carolina Glen Lee Braxgan Norfolk, Virginia Harold Dale Brewster, Jr. Clarksburg, West Virginia Oscar Jerome Brittingiiam UI Warwick, Virginia Ahteicr Hugh Brock Whitticr, California y otcnt i 7 fC W. . SomS. AfiClirBALD McDoWKM, BlIOWN Norfolk, Virgiiiiii IlAiiuv Atuood Bfioun Susquehanna, Pennsylvania Seabohn Flouhnoy Bjiown Mexico D. F., Mexico SiiiuLEV Mauhice Buown, Jii. Roanoke, Virginia Francis Marion Bri:iio, Jr. Spcrryville, Virginia PlIAIROT BULPAKDI Bangkok, Thailand Branch Bernard Burton III Bessemer, Alabama Leonard Franklin Bush, .In. Washingtonville, Pennsylvania John Raymond Busiilev, .Ir. Luray, Virginia James David Bvrley Pearisburg, Virginia Robert Coleman Caldwell Vivian, Louisiana Bayliss O ' Neal Callaham Glen Allen, Virginia Norwood Ronald Campbell San Diego, California George Bryan Carver Hot Springs, ' irginia John Barry Cary, Jr. Richmond, ' irginia AsHBY Lyle Chamberlin Chevy Chase, Maryland Badie Tra is Clark, Jr. Wilson, North Carolina Robert Edward Clay, Jr. Smithfield, Virginia Kenneth William Coatbs Seymour, Indiana George Prentice Cobb Fairview, Pennsylvania Robert Samuel Cochran, Jr. Nashville, Tennessee Thomas Edward Coggin Mobile, Alabama Warner Booton Cole Macon, Georgia Joe Ed Collins Wise, Virginia Frederick Humphrey Daniel Cook Irvington, V irginia Henry Thomas Cornick Yorktown, Virginia Leonard Grant Carmine Richmond, Virginia Kenneth Evert Colton Arlington, Virginia r Ronald Vanderford Allen Sand Lake, New York FuEnERicK Leon Anderson Beckley, West Virginia Robert Bridgeforth Archer, Jr. Frankfort, Kentucky EiGENE Arden Argabrigiit Warwick, Virginia George Robert Ax Lexington, Virginia Robert Earl Aylor Wasliington, D. C. James Lovelace Bagby, Jr. Danville, Virginia John Hanson Barr IIo] e, Arkan.sas Paul Martin Bayliss Alexandria, Virginia William Murray Forbes Bayliss Sabot, Virginia Tiio.MAS Richard Beavers Tlie Plains, Virginia Charles William Belshee Salisbury, North Carolina Carl Alton Benner, Jr. Arlington, Virginia Donald Carlyle Bennett New Castle, Pennsylvania David Charles Betts Youngstown, New York Pearre Asbury Thompson Bibb, Jr. Roanoke, Virginia David George Bisset Williamsburg, Virginia High Hamlett Blackwell Wytheville, Virginia . lbert Samuel Blitz Mollis Hills, L. I., New York William Anthony Bloemsma Washington, D. C. William Warde Blythe, Jr. .Vppomattox, Virginia Kdward Earl Bomar Pikcsville, Maryland lioWLEMAN TaRLTON BoWLES Cliattanooga, Tennessee William Clivie Boxley IH Raleigh, North Carolina Glen Lee Brangan Norfolk, Virginia Harold Dale Brewster, Jr. Clarksburg, West Virginia Oscar Jerome Brittingham IH Warwick, ' irginia Arthur Hugh Brock Whittier. California 7 actnt ( Ca 7 . W. . (md. AncHiBALD McI)oHF,r,i, Mnou v Norfolk, Virginia Hahrv Athooo Uiioun Susquelmniia, Pennsylvania Seaboiin Floiihnoy Biiown Mexico I). F., Mexico SlIIKLEY MaUHICE BuoWN, Jk. Roanoke, Virginia Fbamcis Marion Bnr( e, .In. Sperryville, Virginia Phairot Bulpakdi Bangkok, Thailand Branch Bernard Burton III Bessemer, Alabama Leonard Franklin Bush, Jr. Washingtonville, Pennsylvania John Raymond Bushley, Jr. Luray, Virginia James David Byrley Pearisburg, Virginia Robert Coleman Caldwell Vivian, Louisiana Bayliss O ' Neal Callaiiam Glen . llen. ' irginia Norwood Ronald Campbell San Diego, California George Bryan Carver Hot Springs, Virginia John Barry Cary, Jr. Richmond, Virginia AsHBY- Ly ' le Chamberlin Chevy Chase, Maryland Badie Travis Clark, Jr. Wilson, North Carolina Robert Edward Clay, Jr. Smithfield, ' irginia Kenneth William Coates Sej-mour, Indiana George Prentice Cobb Fairview, Pennsylvania Robert Samuel Cochran, Jr. Nashville, Tennessee Thomas Edward Coggin Mobile, Alabama Warner Booton Cole Macon, Georgia Joe Ed Collins Wise, Virginia Frederick Hu.mphkey Daniel Cook Irvington, Virginia Henry Thomas Cormck Yorktown, Virginia Leonard Grant Carmine Richmond, Virginia Kenneth Evert Colton Arlington, Virginia f - John Joseph Coughlin Norfolk, Virginia George Irvin Coulbourn Suffolk, Virginia AViLLiAM Frank Cressall Alexandria, Virginia Raymond Francis Crickenberge:i Lynchburg, Virginia James Kearney Daly Orchard Park, New York Robert Emmett Daly Bridgeville, Pennsylvania Harry Gray Daniel Richmond, Virginia Thomas Nance Daniel Bristol, Virginia Edward Braxton Davis III Portsmouth, Virginia Robert Edward Davis King William, Virginia Nicholas Ray Delaplanb Front Royal, Virginia Anthony DiCaprio Richmond Hill, New York Thanu Disayasuta Southsea Hants, England Ross Donell Dodge Allen Park, Michigan Hunter Thompson Dovel Luray, Virginia William Minor Driver Rockbridge Baths, Virginia Frank Eugene Dudley Hutchinson, Kansas James Easley Dunavant Halifax, Virginia Donald Keister Duncan Bradley, West Virginia Richard Edward Duncan Rcva, Virginia Louis Alexander Dunlap, Jr. Pulaski, Virginia James McEwen Dunn Nashville, Tennessee Robert Earl Edens Big Island, Virginia William Alfred Elliott Suffolk, Virginia William Clute Enniss Norfolk. Virginia William Mallonie Espey San Francisco, California Frank Louis Ferrier Wilmerding, Pennsylvania Charles Dale Flowers St. Joseph, Missouri n ' P ant ( iauA 7 V. M. . Som . CnTiisTOPHErf RvLAN ' n 1 ' ' i,eet Arlington, Virginia Piriup Albeut Foubes Baton Uouge, Louisiana Francis Paul Fox Boston, Massacluisetts Vaughn Muhhell Foxw km. Princess Anne, MarylMiiil John Boyd French Thorpe, West ' irginia James William Gale Fredericksburg, Virginia WiLLARD VeRON GaTES, Jr. Alexandria, Virginia Charles Theodore Geiiring, Jr. Nelliston, New York Robert .Joii.n Gianella Peekskill, New York James Olien Gibson Richmond, Virginia William Oscar Giles III Roanoke, Virginia Bernard Allen Gill, Jr. Staunton, Virginia Michael Lawrence Gill Tampa, Florida James Gratton Witten Gillespie, in. Newport News, Virginia John Nguey Hing Gong New York, New York George Rawlings Gooch Story, W ' yoming James Gu.vn Goodwillie Hampton, Virginia Enrique Gorbea, Jr. Santurce, Puerto Rico George Rawlings Gough Port Huron, Michigan Arthur Wallace Grafton Virginia Beach, Virginia Leonard Thomas Gr. ham Forest Hills, New Y ' ork Leonard Roberts Graves, Jr Richmond, Virginia James Rutherford Greathead Richmond, Virginia Bruce McCalli m Gregory Tunstall, Virginia George Dennis Gregory Martinsville, Virginia Francis Dickerson Griffith, Jr. Brandy, Virginia Howard Warrington Gwaltney, Jr Sraithfield, Virginia Robert Earl Hall Windsor, Virginia % = ' , ' i i?r Charles Ward Hamilton, Jr. Cradock, Virginia Robert Ross Hamilton Gate City, Virginia DoNouGH Cole Hammonds Lancaster, Kentucky Jon- Phillip Hamric Lexington, Virginia David Eric Hancock Wycotf, New Jersey Richard Arlen Hand larriana, Florida Charles James Hart, Jr. -Atlanta, Georgia Jack Judson Hatfield Roanoke, ' irginia Joseph Paul Hawranek Falls Church, Virginia Da ' ID Archer Haycock Falls Church, Virginia Fred Warren Haynie, Jr. Reedville, Virginia Matthew Allen Hefner Clarksburg, West Virginia Philip Joseph Herrick, Jr. Clarksburg, West Virginia Gerald Edward Herrman.n Lancaster, New York John Nicholas Hester HI Reidsvillc, North Carolina John Robeht Hilliard Patrick Air Force Base, Florida Daniel Parrish Hite Steeles Tavern, Virginia Samuel . lfred Hite Steeles Tavern, Virginia Clark Sa.muel Hoffman, Jr. Rutherford Heights, Peniisyh ' ania Herbert Pruden Hollowell, Jr. Portsmouth, Virginia .John . rchibald Horgan, Jr. Norfolk, Virginia Samuel Watso.n Horxer New York, New York Peter William Houck Lynchburg, Virginia Carroll Cody Hudson, Jr. Gastonia, North Carolina Behle Kenneth Hufford Fort Devens, Massachusetts WlLLIA.M FraNKLI.V HuGGINS Fincastle, ' irginia J Y Henry Jarrett Falls Church, Virginia Robert William John Washington. D. C. 4e aunt ( ia 1 . M. . S(Md IIaury Govt Johnson Arlington, Virginia .IlMMV AlfTUni JoilNHON Culpi ' pi ' i ' , Virginin BiUAN Leonaku Kane Massapequa, New York Walteii Monhoe Keck Burlinglc.H, Norlh CiiniliiiM Eiiic Jon Kelleu Staunton, Virginia William Ressel King Alexandria, Virginia James Richahd Kiviligiian Staunton, Virginia LiNwooD Polk Knight Portsmouth, Virginia William Lee Knowles, Jn. Portsmouth, Virginia Chris Spekos Koumpakakis Martinsville, Virginia Garrard Parfitt Kramer Merion, Pennsylvania Thomas Joseph Kurkoski Endicott, New York Robert Neil LaGarde Salem, Virginia Gerald Whetzel Lanham Harrisonburg, Virginia Bradford Gregory Lampsiiire Arlington, Virginia Jerry Livingstone Lawson Quantico, Virginia William Thomas Leary Portsmouth, Virginia Wayne Anthony LeBlang Park Ridge, Illinois David Leigh Lennon Roanoke, Virginia Charles Frederick Leonard III Fort Benning, Georgia Sterling Monroe Lewis, Jr. Monaca, Pennsylvania William Jefferson Loth III Waynesboro, irginia David Micheal Maddox Union, New Jersey Carlton Al in Mallory Jacksonville, Florida James Lee Manning Springfield, Pennsylvania Earl Darwin Marqiette Lynnhaven, Virginia Darryl Thomas Markland Herald, Virginia Richard Edward Marlowe Belle Glade, Florida - - r,) Daniel Hoover Makston Alexandria, Virginia Edwakd Albert Martin Jlalverne, New York MiniAEL Farrel Mahtyn Branford, Connecticut RicH, RD Louis Matter Arlington, Virginia George Patric Miller Carlisle, Pennsylvania Richard Sidney Miller Plioenixville, Pennsylvania Samuel Augustus Miller Buena Vista, Virginia Henry Clark Moning Hagerstown, Maryland Joseph Lee Morabit Butler, Pennsylvania George Edward Morgan Richmond, Virginia Henry Disston Mosely Paterson, New Jersey Howard Thomas Moss Richmond, Virginia MiCHEAL YeRGER MOSS Nashville, Tennessee Arthur Montague Mountcastle Sutt ' olk, Virginia Williams Ronald Mullins Dayton, Ohio Fredrik Hugh Murril Greenwich, Connecticut John Montgomery Stewart Myers York, Pennsylvania Reed James Myick Minneapolis, linnesota John Poague MacLeod Lynchburg, Virginia George Duncan MacMillan Metuchen, New Jersey Benjamin Clyde McCary Williamsburg, Virginia Frank Lee McClure, Jr. Sao Paulo, Brazil Charles Willl m McGai ' Ock, Jr. Mexico D. F., Mexico Peter John McGue Roanoke, Virginia Roy Gilbert McLeod Vinton, Virginia Henry Branham McNeilly New Rochelle, New York William Edward McQuail Suffolk, Virginia Robert Thomas McW ' illiams Hicksville, New York y OWlt 4 1 V. W. . ' Bom6. Steven Naov Fords, New .Jerst ' .v James RicirAiir) O ' Deij- Kiiigsport, ' JViiTic ' ssi ' c IIOBEIIT OfKIITT Los Angeles, California .loriM ( ai.i.away Olsen Roanoki-, Virginia Mn ' iiEAL. William O.vufis Liljrary, Peimsyh ' ania Zenon W. E. Ophvsk New York, New York Billy Ray Overman Fredericksburg, Virginia John Ridgely- Parks, Jr. Falls Church, Virginia Jon Lee Parnell Shreveport, Louisiana William Gallatin Paxton Norwich, Connecticut Robert Alfred Perkins Mount Carmel, Connecticut Da id Randolph Pettyjohn Lynchburg, Virginia George Garlington Phillips, Jr. London Bridge, Virginia John Nagy Pickering Caracas, Venezuela Micheal Herbert Pitt Portsmouth, Virginia James Allen Pittman Otis Air Force Base, Massacliusetts (Jtis Ray Pool South Boston, Virginia James Bobbitt Powell Elon College, Nortli Carolina John Sharpe Powell Elon College, North Carolina Roger W ' illiam Printz Culpeper, Virginia Jon Anderson Qvinn Wilmington, Delaware Roy Gilmer Qiinn East Point, Georgia Francisco Ramirez, Jr. Norfolk, Virginia S U RATA N A R A TA NAM A NGCL A Bangkok, Thailand Kdward Herndon Robertson, Jr. Cartersville, Virginia David Laeri Robinson Lakeland, Florida William Edward Rogers Whittier, California Edward Milton Ronev Arlington, Virginia j fn v-a Richard Lee Sauder Wheeling, West Virginia George Dakar Salaita Big Stone Gap, Virginia Robert Eugene Saunders Lynchburg, Virginia James Aubrey Savage Portsmouth, Virginia James Christian Schaaf, Jr. Fort Sill, Oklahoma William Andrew Scherer III Richmond, Virginia Allen Thurman Schomaker Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Kenneth Raymond Scott Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania John Bricker Seamon West Jetferson, Ohio Manuel Osvaldo Seda Baklrich, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico Jimmy Wayne Seeley Roanoke, Virginia Steve Hoxvell Sewell Davtona Beach, Florida Mason Charles Shell Pocahontas, Virginia Philip Thompson Shiner Front Royal, Virginia Henry Garnett Shirley Pearisburg, Virginia Gordon Marshall Shoemaker, Jr. ' irginia Beach, Virginia Thomas Jackson Simpson, Jr. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania William C a roll Simpson Roanoke, Virginia Joseph Frederick Sisler Buena Vista, Virginia Alexander Fairleigh Estes Smith Grosse lie, Michigan Dallas Edward Smith Tunstall, Virginia James Arthur Smith III Birmingham, Alabama Marshall Douglas Smith Ocean City, New Jersey Robert Clarence Smith Burlington, North Carolina Thomas Howard Smith Roanoke, Virginia Robert Earl Sommers Charlottesville, Virginia William Edward Spence, Jr. Hampton, Virginia Thomas Joseph Spicuzza Norfolk, Virginia V ount Cci44. 1 . M. . So pt6. AVn.i,] M I.MiHroNci-; Spicuzza Xitrl ' olk, ' ir iiii;i Don I ' ll 1 1. 1. 1 r Si ' i lov Charliillr, i.rlh ( arulina Mahion Ai!riiiu. Li) Steiolk Chester, Virginia FuEDEHICK TllOIINE STf:ULI.S ' a III Miami, Klurida Joseph Tavijik Stkwaist, .Ik. Franklin, ' irginia RiciiAUu Thomas Stubblefield Danville, Kentucky Brock B. Stuuz Mt. Lakes, New Jersey Wayne Allen Switzer Waynesboro, Virginia Frank W ' alter Anderson Swoboda llontclair. New Jersey William Bernard Tattehson, Jr. Matliews, Virginia John Haddon Thomas Redwood, Virginia Roy Victor Thompson Windsor, Nortli Carolina Tazewell Franklin Thompson, Jr. Lynnhaven, Virginia Carl Herbert Thornburg Milwaukee, Wisconsin John Haddon Thrift, Jr. Dinwiddle, Virginia Lloyd Edward Tolley Natural Bridge Station, Virginia John Coil Thompson Mexico, Missouri Cuthbert Van Wvke Trice Coral Gables, Florida James Homer Tumlinson III West Point, Mississippi Robert Burnett Tyler Fort Wayne, Indiana James Girard Unger Granville, Ohio George Franzen Uhlig Northbrook, Illinois Herbert Edward Vaughan Richmond, Virginia Neil L Van Cleef Belle Mead, New Jersey Clyde Herman Vick Lynnhaven, Virginia Robert Emerson Vinson Wichita Falls, Texas Alan Edward Walker Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Donald Woodford Webb Whitesburg, Kentucky . ? - « mdm ClIAHLES IIOHACE WeBBER Warwick, Virginia I [ugh Ellsworth Weymouth Washington, D. C. Terry Edward Whittington, Jr. Pocahontas, irginia Jack Tucker Willard, Jr. Richmond, Virginia Bernard Moore Willlmis Alexandria, Virginia Martin Braxton Willl ms, J[i. Richmond, Virginia lloBERT Glenn W illiams Fort Lee, New Jersey Troy Howard Williams (ilasl)urg, Virginia John Rolling Williamson Richmond, Virginia Anderson Wise Watertown, New York Walter Armand Witschard Cornwall, New York Ronald Allaire Woodson Timberville, Virginia James Adams W ' oodward Suffolk, Virginia BARtiY Kent Worst Hampton, Virginia KiTTI Xai ' aividhya Bangkok, Thailand Chan Heii Yeh Taipeh, Formosa Albert Dennis Zay Norton, Virginia y aunt ia n p ' 1 1 1 ll . 1 THE SPRING HIKE-1956 BOOK FOUR VMI ' s Graduate Manager of Athletics, Colonel Marion P. Echols, has successfully completed his third year at the Institute, and it has been mainly through his efforts in connection with the Athletic Council that many continued improvements in the Athletic Ad- ministration have taken place. Colonel Echols is responsible for all actions of the athletic department, including scheduling of contests and han Iling of funds. Herb Patchin is the Director of Physical Education and trainer. Herb is one of the best trainers in the business and is fast becoming an institution at ' I. He is ably assisted bj- Henry Johnson, of the perpetual motion washing machine and vile smelling soap. Tom Joyiies is the Athletic Publicity Director and is the man responsible for publicizing all VMI contests. Bill Roberts is the capable Intramural Director who has performed wonders during recent years with the Intramural program. Colonel M. rion P. Echols Manager of Athletics THE ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION Mr. Herbert Patchin Director of Physical Education Henry .Johnso.n Manager of Equipment Mr. Tom A. Joynes Director of Sports Publicity Mr. Willi. m O. Roberts, .Jh. Intramural Director VMI MONOGRAM CLUB r f ' qT a ' , f 9 9? 9 of ' ' 5 ■ oM f?J Front lioWy L. tu H.: Peters, Burns, Wagner, Spivey, SchUidilz, Sessoms, Ileatlicute, McLennan, Coomlis, WooKviiie, Martin Second Row: Kirwan, Coupland, Talbot, Warner, Savage, Johnson, Williamson, Jordon, Johnston, Drake, Coogan Third Row: MacLeod, Cunningham, Davis, Hunt, Engels, Walker, Woodman, Barnett, Ray, Schweizer, Brown Fourth Rare: Pitkethly, Jenkins, Fravel, Galvin, Maehen, Nebraska, Cotton, Southard, Hyatt, Haldeman, McCown, Kellogg, Pac CHEERLEADERS Fruut lidu. L. til It.: Smyth, Long, Fox, Tlionui , Payne Bad: Roir: Batten, A is, Greathead ' ,M . LefttoRight: Jurk Null, il.. I,, l!;iu THE COACHES John McKenna, finishing his fourth year as Head Coach, began to get some results from the rebuikhng program he initiated soon after his arrival, when his Keydet eleven won three times as many games as they were expected to win last season. McKenna is a football fundamentalist who strives to make each player a master of the basic tools of the game before attempting any revolutionary instruc- tion. His VMI team is on the way up and should enjoy even greater success next year. Clark King is the backfield coach and essentially ] IcKenna s right-hand man. King is a man who demands lOO o efTort from his players at all times. The ex- Marine Captain is a real workhorse and is on his fourth year on the VMI coaching staff. The husky Nebraska native came to MI from Camp Lejeune, where he was a top-notch end and an assistant coach. Jack Null is in his second year at ' INH and although his primary efforts have been with the basketball and baseball teams, he has been a valuable addition to McKenna ' s staff. Null is a young coach and has caught the fancy of the MI folk. He is a graduate of the T ' niversity of Richmond. Vito Ragazzo is the newest addition to the staff, serving his first year at VMI. One of the main reasons for the potent aerial game of the Keydets this past season. Ragazzo has performed miracles with the VMI ends. A lanky ex-William and Mary player, he set scoring records for the Indians as a jiass-catching end. VARSITY FOOTBALL Front Roie, L. to R.: Johiibton, OXeill, Rader, McLennan, Co-Capt. LeBourdais, Co-Capt. Moody, Turley, Elmore, Evanusich, IMartin Second Rmv: Nebraska, Brandritt, Kirkland, Anderson, Johnson, Booth, Day, Swirk, Sheplierd, Thacker, Ruffin Third Roil Ross. GiUespie, limner. Moss, Inge, Engels, Ondos, Kasko, True, Borst, Baxter Fourth Ron M( Falls. IKiU, .Ionian, Woolwnie, Farmer, Evans, Basham, Kurkoski, Keffer Fifth Rvir: King (Mgr.l, Delicli (Mgr.), Coach Ragazzo, Coach McKenna, Coach King, Mills (Mgr.), Tharp (Mgr.) Co-Captains Carl LeBourdais, (iuard and Joe Moodv, Halt- back The 1956 edition of the VMI Keydets raised quite a few eyebrows around the State last season bj ' win- ning three games and tying one in ten starts. Pre- season predictions saw the Keydets winning only one game. The sophomore-stutided squad came of age this year and upset favored Richmond and William and Mary teams while tying Davidson. The Keydets were expected to beat Stetson and did so handily. There were many happy moments and then there was the VPI game but Coach McKenna ' s sciua l put forth all the effort the.v could muster and played hard, driving football against teams twice their size. Sam Woolwine, in particular, received man} ' honors for his play, being chosen on the All- Conference team. Honorable Mention All-America, and as Plajer of the Year in Virginia. Sam VVoolwiiic Kiillha.k liill Kliiiorc End Bob Rader Tackle Chuck McLennan End VMI  7 S ' lErS jV fi After I lie Key ' lel , ' tallien icr the fir.,1. livi: iiiiuul M ' A play in St, I ' llerilmrg, Elorida, tliey kept tlw: kitiixitiori well ill liaiiil and weiil, on to ' omplel ly out ' ria ' w Uitir opponeiil., ill an oljviou.tly one-sided game. Altliougti till- ' Oiliest ilnelf was of no real importa nec, it pr ;v:fiti«l niiiiieroiis iiidieatioas of what friigtit tx; i:xi fj:U-A in the ' .j(i Hca oii. Ilalfljaek Uohhy Jordan ap|M;ar  i to liave coiM|)lilely recovered from the leg injury whieh side- lined hJiM for tliif entire wrason last year as he carried lliirlccn limes and scami«,-red a total of !W yards — a nisliiiiK aviTa(, ' e of 7.() yards [x-r try. .Vs a nafult of hi (Doris .lordan accounted for four of V.M ' s  i:ven touch- downs. Eiillliark Sam Woolwine prove l to Ik; his oW self as lie picked up a rushing average of lO.C yards in seven atteni|)ts, anri Quarterbacks JohiLston and .Nebraska togi-tlier accounted for six pa.ss complcliorLi in nine attempts. Johnston also pieketJ up m vanla on foot. .MI (J i;M EKSiTV OF ilt(,I.MA IH Fullback Jim Bakhtiar and Company led the Cava- liers to a sloppy victory over the KeydeLs in the .se ' oiid contest of the .season. Plunging through the ff;nter of the line the big back played havoc with the VMI defenses as he rolled up a total of 210 yards rushing. On the oftense the visiting KeydeLs were equally un- successful as they managed to threaten only once in the course of the entire game. A pass from Sam Woolwine to end Chuck McLennan was ruled incomplete when the latter stepped out of the end zone as he snaggetl the disputed aerial. A touchdown at this point would have tied the score at 6-6, and the remainder of the game might have been a different story. The Wahoos went on to score twice more over the disheartened VMI eleven before the end of the contest. VMI la ARMY 32 The situation didn ' t look too bright for the Keydets s .Vriiiy scored twice in the first period, once on a 68- varil arch and again on a 38 yard push which was set up by a VMI fumble. The plucky visitors, however, gamely fought back with two touchdowns of their own in the second quarter to make the score 14-13 just before half-time. With seconds to go in the second quarter the West Pointers pushed across their third touchdown of the afternoon making the score 20-13. VMI ' s two touchdowns were accounted for through the efforts of Bobby Jordan. The first Keydet threat began when Johnston completed a pass to Jordan which carried to the Army 19 yard marker. Jordan then scampered the remaining yardage for his first TD. Six minutes later Jordan made it numlicr two for the after- noon as he took a 19 yard pass [nun .lolniston in the end zone. In the third period the Keyilcts threatened again as they travelled 46 yards to the West Point 31 yard- line; the drive, however, was cut short when halfback Mikelonis intercepted a pass that fell short of its mark. Woo Poo knew they hatl been in a ball game. VMI 35— RICHMOND 20 With a good percentage of the Corps in the stands, the VMI eleven exploded out of the tog to jump to a 14-0 lead o cr |{iclimond in the first four minutes. Sam Woolwine took the opening kickoff and rambled 93 yards through the entire Hichninnd team to give the Keydets a quick seven point advantage. Only three minutes later Joe Moody snagged a Iticlunond pass and travelled 60 yards for another score; Bobby Jordan converted and the Keydets led by fourteen without a single play from scrimmage. In the closing minutes of the first period the Spiders retaliated with a drive which culminated in a touchdown by Riggs. With eight minutes remaining in the half Bill Nebraska plunged over from the three, and Jordan ' s P. T made the score 21-7 at the half. Richmond was first to score in the second half, but the Keydets soon capitalized on a bad pass from center and took over on the Spider 8 yard line. Johnson scampered twice around the right side, the second try being good for six points. Johnson tallied again in the fourth quarter to give the VMI squad their last score of the evening on a sprint from the four vard marker. John Turley Center Duke Johnston Quarterback Lou Farmer Guard Bobby Jordan Haifbiick Pete Johnson Halfback Jim McFalls Tackle Xick Ruftin Guard Jerry Borst Center VMI 20— LEHIGH -27 For the second time in a row, the VMI eleven was engaged in a wide open contest; this time, however, they came out on the short end of the score. The Key- dets looked good at the start as they took the opening kickoff and marched to paydirt with Duke Johnston skipping over for the TD. The extra point attempt was wide and the home squad picked up a slii rt-li ed (i-0 lead. Three plays later, the engineers ])ut themselves back in the contest on a 6 ' 2 yard effort by halfback Bob Naylor. They converted and the Keydots were trailing by one. Before the end of the first half Lehigh tallied again on a play set up by a pass good for about 40 yards. With only two plays used up in the second half, VMI brought themselves within one point of the visitors on a beautiful Johnston to Jordan aerial which accounted for the score. The weakening defense of the Cadets here became quite obvious as the Lehigh team moved the ball across the goal line on only five plays to gi ' e them back their one TD edge. Again the Red fought back as they scored on a pass from Johnston to I , amisich in the end zone. The Engineers scored again before the end of the game on a scries of plays set up by a pass interception and left the field victors by seven points. VMI U— GEORGE WASHINGTON ' 40 On the annual trip, the Corps watched the VMI defenses completely fall apart as a fast, strong George Washington team moved at will on the ground and went on to win by a good four touchdown margin. The Keydets were unable to show either on the offense or the defense as they trailed 37-0 at the half and 40-0 at the end of the third period. VMI ' s first scoring drive was capped by a well executed toss to end Jim Sam Gillespie in the end zone. On a play set up by a thirteen varrl run on tlie part of Sam Horner, Art Brandriff linled the end for the Keydets ' second and last score of the cveniTig. VMI 13— DAVIDSON 13 In hopes of rectifying their 21-7 loss of last year, the Keydets travelled to North Carolina and fought the Wildcats to a 13-13 tie. The Cadets drew first blood early in the first period as Duke Johnston plunged across from the one yard line to culminate a 79 yard drive. As the result of a Davidson offside penalty the Red had two attempts at the PAT but neither was successful and the VMI eleven led by six. On the following kickoft ' halfback Don McCree set sail for 98 yards to even up the score at 6-6; the conversion was good, and the home squad left the field at half-time with a leading margin of one point. In the second half Davidson iiinveil ahead by seven however, with only 5 ' -2 seeiuids remaining, a desperation pass by Bobby Ross to John Engels brought the Keydets within one point of the opposition. The extra point was good, and the game ended tied up at 13 points apiece. Sam Woolwine starred for the Keydets as he spearheaded most of the Red drives w ith beautifid broken field running. VMI 20— WILLIAM AND MARY 6 Playing their most inspired l)all of the season, the underdog VMI squad easily smothered the William and Mary Indians to the tune of 20-6. The Keydets took the opcTiiiig kickoff and marched 75 yards to paydirt. a drive which was topped by a five yard elfurl on the part of Bobljy Jordan. As a result of a holdiug penalty, the extra point attempt was made from the fifteen yard line and the Keydets were unable to convert. On the ensuing kickoff Charlie Sidwell romped 86 yards through the mud and the VMI team to knot the score at 6-6. In the second quarter, however, the Big Red again went ahead as a Johnston to McLennan pass carried to the nine yard line. Sara Woolwine took over from there and scored his first TD of the afternoon; the P. T was good and the Cadets led 13-6. Before the half ended a Keydet drive terminated on a disputed OTie-foot line, anil flic .secoiiil | eric.(l . :iiiu to a clo.se witli VMI leading liy seven. Tli.- Indi ui olfense stalled after the kickoff which opened the .second half, and the Keydets took over on their own eleven and pushed -dl the way for the score. The honors again went to Sam Woolwine who picked up his second six-pointer of the afternoon. This appeared to be the best combined effort the Keydets could put together this year; the entire squad performed with unexpected precision. Bobby Dale Tackle Bobby Ross Quarterback Nick Evanusich End RoTi Swirk Guard ' ornc Kcvfv (• ' ulll.M.k .lolm K„Hs Ilull ' l.iu-k M) (i WKS ' I in ilSl :i ' I ' lii.t Kilt tiri; l)i.- t ' .MI l -;iiii wc ' vi: plaj-Ml y rt. VMI wciris lo l«- Kirltiiig U.lUr ai lliir vraV ii roll along, ' I ' lifiM- were llir; wonltt  liir;li tlw,- ui iri: vA arwl siirpriscd I ' apijy Ix;wU ulU;rft l as lilt Wcit ' ir(p(iia clfvcii cdxcd out .-1 wrappy K(ry l ;t wjijaij l y only iiu- IiiikIkIowii. Altlroiigli llic; . [oiiritairiL-(.-nt w ;r .- alile to ri-;i ' li p:iy ' lirl tirr- Hi-forid liiiii- llicy lixAi control of llw piK kiii, fiitiiri- rlfort-. wiTi; Ifiwarttd rcgulariy y tin- li;ir l fijjlifirif, ' vi-,ilor- . Not until I ' tiU: Jolia «on tallied lo liiiiiix an H7 yard ' . II drive did  l Virginia find crioiigli [jower to wore for their second and last time in I lie contest. ' i tie gMUv, cliaraeterizcd hy liard bl ' x.-lung iinil vicious tackling, ended witli the Kcydcts on the move, lcc[) III llicir opponent ' s territory on the 8 varrl line. VMI 0— PI 45 N ' MI ' s high ho])c.s for :i surprise irtoiy over the hc:ivily favored Hokies were brutally shattered as I ' I romped freely in the hitter cold to swamp the Keydets with seven tcjuchdowiis to tlie Red ' s none. After an early drive deep into VPI territorj- the hapless Cadets were unable to move the football; they never again crossed the mid-field stripe. The ' .MI forward wall had its hanrls full and were unahle to spring the backs or to set up an adequate pass protection. Probably the only bright spot in the afternoon for the KeydeLs was. the per- formance of Sam Woolwine who sparked what there was of the shattered VMI defenses. It was the third consecutive loss for the Red in the famous Turkey Day classic. Carl Kasko, End Bill Nebraska, Quarterback Harry Shcpenl. Fullback IN ACTION riic orit tli;it KOt away The Duke scores against Leliigh ■pg yil fji iii ip {. ■ Pete Joliuson iu Roauoke •ik a m M 7m .ris 3m -- l - Front Row, L. to R.: Sisler, Boxley, Daniel, Keller, Duncan, Scott, Morabit, Bush Second Roid: Parnell, Ferrier, Scherer, Quinn, Hamric, Walker, Knowles, Clark, MacLeod Third Row: Coates, Tompson, Wittmer, MacArthur (Mgr.), Coach Janshego, Wood (Mgr.), Koumparakis, Hart, O ' Dell, Marlowe RAT FOOTBALL Tlie Little Red upheld the ' MI tradition by proving to be a scrappy ball club and finished their season with a record of two wins and three losses. They played several games under adverse weather conditions and the mud and rain prevented the team from showing its true capabilities. This team produced many fine players who should help the Big Red next year. Their strong determination to win has made them a credit to the school and themselves. SEASON ' S RECORD Rats 18— SM A Rats 27 — Hargrave 7 Rats 0— Fork Union 52 Rats 13— W M 21 Rats 25— VPI 32 Top: Jordan tn the William aiul Mary si Middle: Stopped after a short gain. Bottom: William and Mary stopped Sam . . . once or twice. I ' _ ird . . . this one didn ' t - Middli: The Ilokies could do no wrong. Bottom: Duke Johnston otf on a long one against the Indians. ' Front Row: Barnett, Cole, Cotton, Kyle (Co-Captain), Coupland (Co-Captain l, Southard, Maclyeod, Lawson Back Row: Coach Null, Ulm (Manager), Goode, Coombs, Quinn, Kump, Loth (Manager) SEASON ' S RECORD VMI 47 — West Virginia 71 VMI 79 — Virginia 90 VMI 60 — Tennessee 84 VMI 81- — Randolph- NIacon 66 VMI 68— Richmond 85 VMI 63 — George Washington 72 VMI 67— LSI ' 88 VMI 79 — Furman 81 VMI 45 — Hardin-Simmons 75 VMI 69 — Roanoke College 63 VMI 71— Citadel 81 v ri 82 VMI 83 — Hanipden-Sydnev 93 VMI 94 — Presbvterian 87 VMI 54 — George Washington 79 VMI 54 — Virginia 78 VMI 75 — Davidson 60 VMI 89 VMI 70— Citadel 78 VMI 54 — Davidson 66 VMI 69— Roanoke 82 VMI 66— William and Marv 83 VMI 58 — William and Marv 65 VMI 68— Richmond 76 VMI 4 — VPI 80 VMI 70— VPI 82 Co-Captain Clay Couplaud, Cixicli Jack Xidl. Co-Captain Jim Kyle y-, XJLJ. U 1 Ddii Coombs, F .Jim Kvie, Turkey Ma Ilaiulicappecl by a lack of height and the annoying habit of losing ball games in the second half, the chargers of Coach Jack Null compiled one of the poorest records in recent years in basketball. Although the team finished with a four-won and twenty-two-loss season, the Keydets did at times show themselves capable of playing good ball, but never seemed to be able to put two good halves of basketball back-to-back. Jim Kyle and Clay Coupland captained the ' 56- 57 edition of the team at the starting forward slots. The season was three games old before the Red came up with its first triumph against Randolph-Macon, and their next victory didn ' t come until after Christmas when the laroons of Roanoke went down to defeat. The only other wins of the year were an impressive 94-87 triumph over Presliyteriaii College, which was the highest team point total in years, and a final defeat of Davidson, after which the Keydets went into a nine game losing streak. For tlie first time in quite a while the VMI basketball team didn ' t make the Southern Conference Tournament. The season was not a total loss, however, as the team made a trip to New Orleans during Christmas for the tournament there, and almost defeated a strong Furman team: and in the eourse of the season Coach Null found a dandy guard duo in Dave Goode and Ralph Lawson who with Coupland, were the only double figure scorers of the season. Although the team as a whole shot a respectable 38 ' c from the floor they were consist- ently outrebounded by their usually taller foes. Leading scorer Clay Coupland (l-Z.S) along with starting center Chuck Cotton were the only two to average close to ten rebounds a game. Backing up the starting five of Lawson, Goode, Cotton, Kyle, and Coupland were Chuck MacLeofl and Lee Southard, both of whom will be back next year. They will probably play the forward positions as the team will lose both Kyle and Coupland by graduation. Game high in scoring for the season was Coupland s ' 27 points against Furman. Things may be brighter for the cagers next year as the Rat basketball team had a fine season, and with a little experience the team could very likely be rough to handle in the Southern Conference next year. Ralph Lawson, G Lee Southard, C Chuck Cotton, ' n -4 A. _ ' ' - frm. ' froH AVh; Co-Ciiptaiu MrLciuuiii, Cmvaii, Woulwiiie, Miildort nuy, Cukliii. .Ma ..ii, !{.. , .MaiL-i, ' I iak _-, . aiit.«. C-Cai Uin ll- Back How: Coach Null, Robertson, Geliring, Lansoii, Tolley, Haynie, Knowles, Willard, Seamon, Thrift, Poole, Arthur PRESENT RECORD AND GAMES TO PLAY 5— RPI 6 6— Cornell 16 5— Cornell 3 SII mi rMi r: II 1— Cornell 9 riNII — Virginia 2 Sn 3 — Davidson I ' -MI 2 — Davidson 9 rMI 8— TI 1 iyil 5 — George Yasliington 10 Ml vs. Pittsburgh (2) V: ri vs. West Virginia (2) V II vs. Virginia VMI vs. Richmond VMI vs. William and Mary __ _ ySll vs. George Washington VMI vs. Richmond VINII vs. William and Nlary VMI vs. Randolph-Macon VMI vs. : Iars]iall VMI vs. Lyncliburg v: ii vs. vpi V II vs. Lvnchburg Lu-Cap!aiii- Ciitf Heathcote aiui Cnuck MLLc-iuia r-L f ym- Ilav Conklin— OF Tim Maier— P Sam Woohvine — OF Clirt ' lioathcote— OF— P 1B With the 1957 Baseball season nine games old, the Big Red stands on the short end of a 3-6 record. The quality of play has improved 100 per cent since the season started and the team should give their opposition a lot of trouble for the remainder of the year. The team this year is led by Co-Captains Cliff Heathcote and Chuck ] IcLennan. Cliff is the regular left fielder when not on the mound, while Chuck handles the backstop duties. Patrolling the outfield along with Heathcote are a pair of speedsters, Sam Woolwine and Ritchie Santos. Sam, in his second year of varsity ball, i.s noted for his defensive ability. Ritchie, a Third Classman, is one of the leading sluggers on the team, and has a good arm. Backing up the front line men in the outfield are Ralph Lawson and John Seamon who have seen some action so far. A fast infield includes Bobby Ross, Bill Drake, and Ray Conklin, all Thirds, at first, second an l short respectively while First Classman Paul Muldowney holds down the hot corner Ross is also a front line pitcher f ■ i IMMn llf SSS«r :j:?i-s sfT: and has looked the best in this capacity so far, with a two-hit shutout of the Hokies to his credit. Depth is good at first base with Lk)yd Thacker and Curly Mason on hand but there is little support in the remainder of the infield. The catching duties are manned by McLennan, who thus far has been both a defensive and offensive standout. He, along with Nluldowney and Mason, have also been rather offensive as far as opposing teams are concerned as these three mouths keep up a constant chattering harrassment of opposing batters and pitchers. Chuck handles the offerings of a mound staff headed by Tim ]Maier, a First Classman, Ross and Heathcote. They are backed bj Second Classmen Leroy .Vrthur and Jim Cowan, Fred Haynie, a Rat, and recently returned Third Classman Lee Southard The hitting has been consistent to date with Conklin, Santos, McLennan, Ross, Heathcote and Drake al l weilding the big stick. The pitching has been rather spotty, but seems to be improving as the season rolls on. 1—315 Bill Drake— B Chuck McLennan — C Bobbv Ross— SS Front Row: Coach Gupton, MacKay, IIuM.anl, Wood, Boiling. Hunt (.Captaini. White. McCowan Back Rmo: Vaughan (Manager), ■ ' illard, Martin, Basliam, Sprinkle, Baker, Woodman, King, Earnest, Hughes, Quillen (.Manager. VARSITY WRESTLING SEASON ' S llECORD VMI 11— Marshall 16 VMI 20— Davidson 10 VMI 3— Auburn 21 VMI 20— Gallaudet 3 VMI 28— Catholic U 5 VMI 29— West Virginia 3 VMI 10— VPI 21 V:MI 5— Maryland 25 VMI 17— Appalachian 9 VMI 18— Virginia 14 VMI 21— North Carolina 10 VMI 38— Citadel Southern Conference Tournament VMI 66 VPI 62 W L W. Va .35 David.son 22 Citadel 41 .14 ■ ' Coaih Gupton gives Captain Dick Hunt expert adWc on how best to crush Pete Earnest. iplMMI up W Ray MacKay, 1 ' 23, and Larry ■ood, 130 Improving steadily from the first match with Marshall College, the VMI wrestling team under the guidance of Coach Oscar Gupton successfully culminated the 1956-57 campaign by capturing the Southern Conference Tournament Championship. Although Don 13asham was the only member of the squad to gain an individual championship, the Keydets took five second places, a third and a fourth in the eight weight divisions. The team opened the season by travelling to Huntington, West Virginia, where they took on Marshall College, Davidson, and Auburn, in that order. As individuals, the grapplers were somewhat inexperienced, and they bowetl to two of these three teams. Only two weeks later, however, the squad showed themselves a vastly improved organization as they travelled to Washington, D. C, to defeat both Gallaudet and Catholic University by large margins. Demonstrating a great deal more aggressiveness and confidence, VMI won four of the eight Catholic matches by fall. With only five of the twelve dual meets behind them, the Cadets went home on Christmas furlough; three days after their return tlu ' , - faced West ' irginia in Lexington. The results were certainly satisfying as the youthful Keydet squad outclassed the Mountaineers to the tune of 29-3. In meeting VPI the cadets were faced with three of the best grapplers in the South. The experienced Top li ml Dick lliiril, 1 17 Howard Sprinkle, 157, and Jan Woodman, 157 Kirk Hubbard, about to show his opponent some lights wrestling of Tech ' s Brandon Glover, Arnmnd Taylor, and Sherni Vandevender put the contest on ice for the Ilokies as they won 21-10. Although the Keydets lost the following contest to laryland, the flefcat marked another noticeable step in the improvement of the team; from that meeting on it was clear sailing for VMI. Appalachian, the University of Virginia and North Carolina all fell by the wayside. In the final dual meet of the sea.son, the Keydets met the Citadel in Lexington and completely overwhelmed their opponents by the score of 38-0. VMI was victorious in all of the eight weight divisions and won seven of them by fall. It was by far the best effort of the year, and the squad was primed for their well-deserved victory in the Southern Conference Tournament. Although VMI has always been in the thick of the tournament battle, this year ' s triumph over favored VPI was the first time the squad has brought the championship home for Coach Gupton in his six years as head mentor. S. C. Clianij) Don Hasliam working VARSITY SWIMMING Bottom: Cochran, Keenes, Woodward, Daniel, Webber Second Row: Cowan, Johnson, Davenport (Co-Capt.), Spivey (Co-Capt.), Cunningham, Carver, Gwaltney Third Rtno: Keefe, Tucker, Haines, Haldeinan, Old, Steele, McNeilly Top Row: Coacli Arnold, Lampshire, Houck, Hawrenek, Shomaker The (iraduatiTig ' First Classraen: Jay VVc. Davenport, .Joe Spivey ; I)a e Daveuport and Joe ith Coach Chuck Arnold It is practically taken for granted that each year VSll will smash swimming records and rank way above other Southern Conference and State teams. The tankmen ran true to form this past season by defeating every team in the Southei ' n Conference in individual meets, copping the Big Six crown for the fourth straight year, and barely missing the Southern Conference title by four points to take runner-up. This year the splashers only hail twelve returning veterans so Coach Arnold had to rely tremendously on the talent of these upperclassmen while initiating many of the Rats to the ' arsity Squad. Co-Captains Joe Spivey and Dave Davenport, along with Jay Woodward, were the only First Classmen on llie s((iiad. The team would have been greatly handicapped without their leadership. Highlights of the season were when the Keydets edged over the PI sciuad 44-4 ' -2. took the University of Pitt Panthers under water by an identical score, and won the Big Six Meet with 1 22 points to lerniinate a near-perfect 10-1 season. Four ' . II records and one ])ool record were cracked by the free-style relay team and the inedlcN- relay team, while the 100 and .50 yard sprints were broken wide open by swimming ace Jack ( ' unningham. 1 )avo .Jiihuson — Distance Tile Medley Kelay Team; Cuniuiigliaiii. Welilier, Keefe, Spivey Bruce Haldeman — Distance SEASON ' S RECORD VMI 64— Catholic University 21 VMI 64— Davidson 22 VMI 57— Maryland 29 VMI 65— Virginia 21 VMI 42— East Carolina 44 VMI 60— Shepherd 26 VMI 62— Loyola of Baltimore 24 VMI 63— William and Mary 23 VMI 44— Pittsburgh 42 VMI 44— VPI 42 VMI 64— Georgetown 22 V]MI 122— Big Six Meet— 1st VMI 101 — Southern Conference — 2nd Jack Cunningham — Sprints The 4UU Yard Relay Team: Ti-um])(jre, Davenport, Haines, Cunningham ' I «1 i ' ?.. •-_ JL _ ■ i. ' lt . 1 nmt R)ii, feft lo Rniht Uoott ii (Mgi ), ' i igi Ru Pitk( HiU (C i|)t) Fruel, Broik Gilt- Vowliii (. Igr. Back Row. WiUuii (Mgr.), Ilamirez, Graves, bmitli, W illiams, Joliuion, Oraliatn, Coach Cormatk CROSS COUNTRY The 1956 Cross Country season was a little iliflerent from past seasons in that [ s dom- ination of State competition ended this year. Both AVilliam and Mary and ' PI edged VMI out but the Keydets had their share of glory. Dave Pitkethly remained on top as the best runner in the State, finishing first in the Big Six and fifteenth in the annual NCAA meet against the nation ' s best Olympic-caliber runners. Pitkethly was followed by .such men as Harry Ray, Bill Fravel. Howard Savage, and Larry Johnson. The team was again ably coached by Major Walter Cormack. Follow tlie leader, and other games , n INDOOR TRACK The Keydet thiiifhuls came up with a surprising amount of excellent talent to make the 1957 Indoor Track season a memorable one. Having lost numerable stars from the previous season the team appeared to be in for a mediocre season at best. However, they found that a combination of the improved performances of the returning men and the outstanding efforts of the new men was enough to make the ' 57 season quite successful. Under the able guidance of Coach Walt Cormack the thinclads took no less than second in any team-scored meets. Co-Captains Sessoms and Galvin led the way, while Pitkethly, Machen, and MacLeod won repeatedly as the Keydets took the Big Six Cham- pionship and were runner-up in the Southern Conference and Virginia AAU. Additionally, they defeated Richmond early in the season and did quite well in the unscored Winter Relays. The only great blemish to the season was the loss to a strong Roanoke College team early in their schedule. The tireless VMI distance star, Dave Pitkethly, turned in three record setting performances in the mile and 2-mile, while a sprint shuttle team consisting of Art BrandriflF, Sam Horner, Howard Moss, and John MacLeod combined efforts to set a new mark in the Winter Relavs. Top: Dave Pitkethly at the start of another Two-Mile Center: John Machen clears 6 ' 2 in the Relays Bottom: Art Brandriff sprints, Sam Horner on deck Team, Front Row: Hyatt, Lowe, Galvin (Co-Captain), Sessoms (Co-Captain), Savage, Johnston, Ray, Brock Second Roio: Brandriff, Horner, Moss, Dunn, Ketfer, Cosentino, Gillespie, Johnson, Rugh Third Row: Powell, Clay, Hamric, Ennis, Marlowe, Hart, Hand, Decker Fourth Roir: Shirley, Williams, Shiner, Graves, Giles, King, LaGarde, Zimmerman, Fravel, Swihart, Richardson Top Row: Brangan (Manager), Nowlin (Manager), Coach Read, Coach Cormack, Wilson (Manager) w.„ • .. (( A ' ow; Cnogaii, Macheii, Lowe, Pitketlily, Co-Captain Galviii, Co-Captain Sessoins, Hyatt, Cosentino, Ray, Savage Second Row: Dunn, Powell, Cochran, Reed, Decker, Hence, Brock, Graves, Ennis Third Roio: LaGarde, Davis, Seeley, Lampshire, Clay, Hart, Johnson, Colton Fourth Row: Williams, King, Driver, McGue, Giles, Zimmerman, Gooch, Shiner, Swihart Top Row: Xowlin (Manager), Coach Martin, Coach Cormack, Brangan (Manager) OUTDOOR TRACK With the outdoor track season well underway. Coach AValter Cormack ' s charges have yet to lose a dual meet, beating The Citadel, University of Virginia, Princeton, and Georgetown. The team is just rounding into their best track condition anrl should be at full strength for the remainder of the season. Sparkling performances by Art HrandriflF, Duke Johnston, and Dave Pitkethly have helped the thinclads to a quick getaway and with the continued help of men like these, the Keydets should be able to maintain their early pace. Cormack has been getting front line assistance from such runners as Pitkethly, Jim Lowe, Brandriff, Sam Horner, Harry Ray and Van Sessoms plus field men Johnston, John Macheu. John MacLeod, Bill Galvin and Bill Dunn. The Keydet depth appears good and presently Coach ( ormaok has his sights set on blasting William ;ind Mary out of the throne room as State Track Kingpins. Track Captains Galvin and Sessoms with Coaches Cormack and Read Javelineer Duke .Johnston Sprinters Brandritf, Horner and Moss in the starting blocks f 9 GOLF TEAM Bottom Row: LeBlang, Aylor, Spragins, Mvers, King, Tall)ot, Hollowell Top Roiv : B r o v n , Knight, Kemp, Bar- nett. Cotton, Hobson, Hayes, St. George JUDO TEAM Bottom Roto: Lewis, Van Kcstern, Wines, Rea, Fuller, Levine, Mil- ler, Huling, Sheparil, Drake, Fu Top Roii - Stubblefield, llyrick, Hsiung. Ben- son, Johnson, Ed- munds, Thomas , Sink, Reyes, Benncr, Stewart RIFLE TEAM lliiltom Row: Norvoll, KI. ' riiiMiko, I ' lirks Adams, Culver Top Row: Jenkins (Co-Captain), Irvine Bowles, Vail (Co-Captain), Leach SOCCER TEAM Bottom Row: Ratamangela, Reyes, I tin (Captain), Xaivaividhya, Bulpakd Second Row: Galysli, Oprysk, Sant Barredo, Hsiung Top Row: McKeel (Manager), Peters, Sewell, Leung INTR. Tlie 19.36-57 intramural program proved to be one of the best and most interesting in recent years. Tire outstanding atliletes of the various companies met each other repeatedly in the many different sports which were included in the pro- gram. While the competition provided was the most important benefit of these many sports, the physical conditioning also acquired can certainly not be underrated. In fact, tho.se men who par- tici])ated in the majority of the program are un- doubtedly in as good physical condition as many members of the various varsitv athletic teams. SH lURALS TIk ' iiilraiiuiral profinini inclii ' lcd ;i wide range of sporls in which the oonipanics corMiJclcd for the intramural points which (letonnincd I lie- winner of the intramural C ' U|). These many sports included touch football, swimming, water basket- ball, wrestling, basketball, track, volleyball, i)iiig- pong, and softball. The intramural i)rograin with the able guidance of Mr. William (). Roberts, intramural director, and the extensive participation of the cadets was one of the most successful ever carried out at VMI. RAT BASKETBALL liiitiom: Tyler, Quinn, French, Evans, Lawson, Pool, Knight r:ip: Coach Pendleton, Blackwell (Mgr.), Ondos, Unger, Kramer, Cole, Moore, Coach Burton RAT WRESTLING Bottom Role: Kouniparakis, Spence, Ramirez, Myers, Rogers, Worst Second Row: Herrmann, Overman, Vaug- han, O ' Dell, Ferrier, Chamberlain, Kane, Smith, A. F. E. Top Row: Coach Gupton, Oprysk, Dela- plane, Scott, Davis, Daniel, Sewell, Smith, D. E., Davis, Fox, Simpson, Selinger (Mgr.) RAT SWIMMING llitilom Row: Hudson, Cochran, Keenes, Gwaltnev Scrond Roic: Hawrenek, Lampshire, Steele, Carver, Webber, Shomaker Top Raw: Coach Arnold, Sommers, Houck, Matter, Daniel, McNeilly, Willis (:Mgr.) • TVcMt t Sfiont or THE DAY THE SNOW STUCK - p:v AV .m Bim BOOK FIVE (Ac ;4ctC( titce 1 Frunl How, L. tit H.: Reiustein, Piggott (1st Vice President), Hunt (President) President), Whitfield Back Rou ' s Woodward, Johnson, West, Dean, Moody, Lawrence Not Pictured: Kyle (ind Vice HONOR COURT Since the Institute was founded in 1839, the Honor Court has been the most prized possession of every cadet. The code of honor is the strictest that it can possibly be; and yet, it is concerned with only three basic violations: lying, cheating and stealing. A cadet found guilty of any of these is dis- missed immediately ' , never to return to the post and Tiever to have his name mentioned by cadets on the post. The Honor Court is elected by the corps to try all viola- tions 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 cxaminetl for its valiflity. 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. Richard V. Hunt President of the Honor Court Russell L. Davis President of the General Committee THE GENERAL COMMITTEE Tlic (•(•i i-nt roriiinil t c- ii ll] ' - governing i y within Ihc corps. II is coiijijosccl hi liic offiwTs of l i(- thrw- ijpj er classes, I lie I ' n-sideiil of I he ().(j. ., and two irjeifiFx.T.s of (he firsi class, elccl.-fl at large. ' Ilie primary fiinelion of the (ieriera! fJomrnittfe is to enforce class privileges and to concern it.s -lf with the activi- ties on the post. It is an unprejudiced group, trying alway.s to improve the corj s and its ajjijearance. In order to take care of the more serious ca.ses of cadet appearance and behavior, particularly when they reflect upon the reputation of the Institute, an E. ecutive Committee has been formed, consisting of the class officers and the O.G.A. President. Regular trial procedure is followed, with Defense Counsel and Prosecution. All three upper classes have equal votes on the E.xecutive Committee. Front Row, L. to R.: W. R. Moore, Mixson, Turley, Davb, O ' Donohue, Huffcut Hack Row: Williamson, J. W. Moore, Kellogg, Maupin, Engels, Smith, Schwendinger 1957 0MB D. K. Jamison Business Manager First Row: G. E. Murray, (Circulation Manager), J. T. Vaughan (Advertising Man- ager), W. G. Wills (Corps Editor), E. O. Donner (Class Editor) C. E. r.iil ur, A-.s,„iate EdiUir; (). V. P. Sessoms, A -.,iviaU Editor; C. E. Edgar, Junior Editor SECTION EDITORS Second Row: P. B. Peters (Sports Editor), G. C. Tay- lor (Activities Editor), R. J. Kaye (Outrage Editor), J. P. Landis (Picture Editor) BUSI 1 sTVKK Seated: Murray, JamiMni, Buiuluuii Back: White, Brown, Moore, Fo , Hyatt, Traylor EDITORIAL STAFF Seated: Parker, Hammond, Sessoms, Edgar Back: Wills, Perry, Kaye, Landis, Peters, Doimer. Fletcher, Taylor f t ( ) THE VMI CADET r sjf 1.. II. DiuL ' ui.l E. P. Whitfield Business Manager A. M. Clarke Circnlatiun Manager B. D. Ayres Associate Editor EDITORI. L STAFF J. E. Woodward Managing Editor Seated: I.asli, I )iiifriiiil, Kaye, Witt Back: Siiead, Pipkin, Cuthrell, Kemp, Kline, McCormack, Thomas, Peters, Smith, Willis BISIXKSS S ' l ' AKF Clarke. Wliitfiel.i, V Kvard, Willis SPORTS ST. FF Sealed: Fletcher, Peters. Martin Back-: Hyatt, Houck. Royster R. E. Wagn ' ek Editor THE VMI TURN-OUT F. J. Cohen Business Manager F. J. Palaie Assistant Business Manager C. M. Thomas Managing Editor i V f  -5as 1 :ly ■vet f Tov Row: R. G. McManus (Advertising Manager). D. C. Davenport (Humor Editor), R. T. Saunders (Feature Editor) Bottom Row: H. L. Wise (Art Editor), A. T. Walker (Assistant Art Editor), S. R. Perry (Copy Editor) 551 p BUSINESS STAFF Seated: Palme, Cohen, Fischer Back: McManus, Atkeson KDIIOKIAI. STAFF Seated: Davenport, Wagner, Thomas Back: Perry, Peters, Wise G. W. Sydnor, Jr President D. T. Dunn ' ' President C V Fox Business Manager M. Reissteik ne«,nrer HOP COMMITTEE The Cadets Best Friend , in that it never fails to come to their rescue for the popular science of enter- tainment, the Hop Committee has done its usually efficient job this year. Among the outstanding dance bands that have come to the Institute at their bidding include such nationally famous ones as Louis Armstrong, Ralph Marterie, Les Elgart, and Duke Ellington. These dances have offered to the poor cadet, lost in a jungle of routine, the most welcome diversion since (perhaps) Eve discovered Original Sin. Seriously, all the hard work, all the short circuits, all the droopy streamers on the forever damp dance week ends, all the headaches and backaches have proven themselves to be something of great value to the Corps and the faculty. Interior Desecratcrs H. H. AVarner President G. C. Tatlor Vice President R. L. Criswell Secretary J. G. Vermillion Librarian T. E. Powell Publicity Chairman GLEE CLUB The largest cadet activity on the post (excepting, of cour.se, local institutions of higher learning for les femmes fafales), the Glee Club offers the Corps a chance to have a lot of fun, to do a lot of .screeching, and to charm audiences all over the east. With a membership of almost eighty cadets, the Glee Club has given pro- grams in New York, New Jersey, West Virginia, and Virginia this year; it sang at one of the inauguration cere- monies in Washington in the winter and it has also appeared on radio and television. The club is the baby and the brainchild of Colonel Herbert X. Dillard, its director. Catastrophe struck its activity late in the second semester this year when Colonel Dillard had to give up his position as director (pro tern, it is hoped); neverthe- less, the club struggled along under the amazingly able flirection of lark Doty, and it managed to fulfill most of its schedule. With an esprit like a winning athletic team ' s, it has won the admiration of the public and it is certainlv one of the most outstanding organizations of its kind in the east. jnel Herliert . Dillard, Director The Six Stooges — The Glee Club Kxeeiitive Committee THE COMMANDERS The Institute ' s very own and very excellent dance band has had more than able direction this year with George Neidermayer as its musical leader and Pete Riddle as its business manager. Not just confining themselves to playing for several dances on the post, they have traveled all over the state this year, delighting all those who heard them. Playing almost any kind of music from hillbilly to the cool school, they ha e been in demand, especially, by the surrounding schools and colleges. One of the most enjoyable elements of this organization is its swinging sax chorus which sparks many of its numbers. Well, it was here! AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS ' I ' lic MI ( liaiflcr of ll].- . ii] rir-;iii Jri,titijt - of I ' liysics was first foiiiiilcil ltii car. It Carrie aFxjut as I lie oiilgrowfli of I lie I ' liy.sics f ' luh whifh was c-stab- lislic ' il ill 104!) vvlicn I lie physifs foursc was IntrfKlufffl at ' MI. All flu- physifs majors of tlic fir t, second, and third classes hccaiiic niciiihiTs ulicii the chapter was founded this fall. The chapter ' s main objective is to unite the physics majors anfl give them the benefits of the National American Institute of Phj-sics. This includes a monthly magazine that is published at the American Institute of Physics Headquarters in New York. During the year the chapter features various speakers on subjects that are of general interest to physics majors. It also gets movies, and this year two of the outstanding films were from Convair and Hughes on the development of aircraft instruments. The chapter not only .serves in a professional nature by getting speakers and movies, but it also serves in a .social capacity by sponsoring banquets during the year for the members and the faculty. ' Teddy Bear ' .s troops attempting to .scorcfi tlie earth J. C. McCrary President O. V. P. Sessoms III J ' ice President L. GwATHMEY Secretary R. L. HoBSON Treasurer L. D. Hammond President J. E. AVooDAVARD, Jr Cliairman of Executive Committee W. T. McKeel Chairman Trip Arrangements J. F. Moody, Jr Trust Officer C. E. Edgar III Vice President L. H. Savage Secretary J. M. Beamer Editor Annual Report W. L. NUENKE 1 R. . Greathead III 1 Executive Committee Members G. W. Sydnor J AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS The American Society of Civil Engineers is a pro- fessional organization composed of engineers from all over the country. To enable college students in engi- neering to become acquainted with their field, the ASCE has chartered in many engineering schools. The first, second, and third class civil engineers at VMI are members of the student chapter. At frequent intervals, guest speakers are presented, as well as movies and field trips. This year, delegations attended the Virginia section meetings in Richmond, Roanoke, and the National Convention in Pittsburgh. Each year the various student chapters submit an Annual Report to the National Headquarters. This report contains the year ' s work of the chapter. VMI has won the commendation from the ASCE twenty-one out of the twenty-two years that the award has been given — more than any other engineering school in the countrv. The LcBoiir(lais- [acKny Fudge Factor Apparatus AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS M. I. [I AUGKAVE Prenidenl V. M . Lincoln Vice Prenirlent J. ( ' . Kri-K, Jit liiiaril Mi-mher H. I . SiiEi ' EUO Herrefary The VMI Student JJraneh of the Aiueriean Iri tifule of Electrical Engineers was chartered May 1, 19£0. In the past thirty-seven years this organization ' s chief objective has 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 of the engineering world outside the classroom: third, to provide an organization in which the technical developments and ideas of the students in their academic years can receive recognition. This year all these aims have been carried out to make the American Institute of Electrical Engineers ' ' .MI branch a valuable organization for the electrical engineers to be a member of. Speakers have been asked to the institute during the year and many of the students, themselves, have made interesting talks to the club. Representatives were sent to the national convention in Alabama and field trips were taken. The last of the club ' 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. Z-z-zap!! Another fuse and two more fingers gone! F. L. Riddle President J. W. Cork Secrefarij R. E. Collier Firsf Class Representative 3. M. Lowe Second Class Representative G. L. Southard Third Class Representative AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY The VMI Chapter of the American Chemical Society has been active this year in providing for its members a program that has been both interesting and important to the chem- istry majors, who make up its membership. Not only have various speakers from several industrial chemical plants presented speeches to the organization on different phases of their respective companies, but movies, field trips, and other activities have made this a full year for the society. Representatives have been sent to conventions to represent the YMI chapter. The programs have given to the chemistry majors some extra knowledge of the fields which they are about to enter, and they have proven them.selves to be a very valuable supplement to the chemistry curriculum. •The Mad Bombers at work ' VIRGINIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE I. L. Hancock III Preni lenl W. E. Holland Vice Prenident ( ' . H. Pate Secretary-Trea urer TIk ' Ml ( hapter of the Virginia AfafJetny of S -ienfe is an organization conij)osc(l, j)rimarily, of those men studying the biology eurricnluiii. Throughout the academic year this organization sponsors a variety of programs that encircle science with the main purpose of bringing a biology major closer to his life ' s ambition. Climaxing the year ' s work is the annual state conference, held in ' Slay. The club ' s advisor, Captain Oscar Gupton, and the various officers i-ro- vided excellent leadership, which enabled achievement of a well-rounded scholastic year. njHnf J. B. PiPKix President : I. Reinstein f ' ' ce President J. T. PoFFEXBARGER Secretary-T reusurer C. ] I. Thomas Program Chairman THE HISTORY CLUB The History Cluh. composed of almost all the history majors, has provided extra-curricular activities and programs for those members of the corps and the faculty who are interested in the study of history. Under the advisorship of Major Chester Goolrick, it has given to those men, various speakers and activities that have been, not oidy an interesting supplement to the history- major course, but an outstanding chance to take ad- vantage of the seemingly unending historical field that surrounds them here in Rockbridge County. One of the most noteworthy speakers that it has offered was Com- mander Richard C. P. Hunt of the Hamilton Hi- centennial Conniiittee who spoke to them on Alex- ander Hamilton: International Statesman and Soldier. Kirst Class LA ' s in an umisiially iipriglit position. THE ENGLISH SOCIETY (j. ( ' . ' J ' AVi.oit I ' renuJeitl R. ' P. Sa(j.vi)Eus Secretary-Trnanurer J. W . Mooiii-: i ' r iifr(iiii (liinniKin AltlioiiKh lH ' Krifilish Society is only two years old, it is ;ilr(a l. ' one of the most outstanding of the depart- mental clubs in barracks. Membership is open to any one in the corps and on the faculty, and a full progrann of movies, speakers, panel discussions, and trips make it a valuable organization to which to belong. Programs usually have to do with .some subject of interest in literature, painting, music, history, p.sychology, anthro- pology, or travel; almost all its programs are open for attendance by the entire corps and it has caused a great deal of social contagion in regard to cultural interest. Under Major Norman Rehg ' s advisorship, the English Society has had an extensive program this year which has proved enlightening to all those taking part. ' Tweety Hirds in their Tiatural lialiitat ' [Minii III , Ji - «!. ' ?■ ' 1g FA.TJ ' ' iJ -S IK 4 T|S J. G. MixsoN President C. J. ScHWENDiNGER F ce President H. E. Bennett Secretary J. B. Pipkin Treasurer T. K. Massey Planning Chairman THE ARMED FORCES CLUB Composetl of men who are interested in the Military, the Armed Forces Club has provided a program of speakers, movies, trips, and various other activities this year. One of the largest organizations in barracks, it has been ably guided by Captain Allen I ' haup. Their most outstanding activity was the four day visit to Carswell Air Force Base, Fort Worth, Texas, where the members of the club were shown the inside view of the workings of the Strategic Air Command. The club ' s program is designed to give its members a better insight into the various branches of the armed forces and it has succeeded in this purpose, giving them entertain- ment beside this. The members of the Armed Forces Club have more than profited from this, and will, no doubt, be better soldiers because of it. . wsateg  ' MODRAB ' 1 THE RELIGIOUS COUNCIL S. K. N ' lnioi.s Prenulent i. W . IvMMKHH II, Ju Vice Prenident J. E. Snead Secretary R. G. King, .Ik Tremurer B. D. DuNSETH Clerk A. ScHLO.ssnElui, Ju Promotion Manager eligious Emphasis Week speakers: Rev. Bowman (Lefl) ami Dr. Edwards ;li R. C. President Stu Nichols The VMI Religiou.s Council ha.s had a very .succe.s.sful year under the able leadership of Pre.sident Stuart Nichols. The individual clubs have been quite active, and there has been an ever increasing show of interest toward the various religious activities. Insofar as the most important religious event of the year. Religious Emphasis Week, is concerned, the members of the council and, especially, the men on the executive committee worked and planned for months, consequently ])roducing one of the most outstanding Religious Emphasis Weeks in the history of VMI. Another one of the succes.ses of the Religious Council was the annual Rat Picnic, where the minds of the rats were somewhat diverted by good fun, si)()rts, prayers, and the organizing of their respective religious groups. This year, constantly improving, the Religiou.s Council has become bigger, better, and extremely profitable for all men concerned. International Relations Club Cadet Waiters Bottom: Gilmore, Lincoln, Henry, Newman, Baber, Michelson, Fiske Second Row: Rust, Avis, Mul- downy, Neidermayer, Parker, Briscoe, Delich, Lasli, Palmer Third Roiv: Baumgartner, Locke, Fabella, Smeltzer, Sykes, Bry- ant, Rosembaum, Dowdy, Rich- ardson, Jean, Camper, Scholz, Menefee, Hsiung, Donner Top: Corr, McCowan, Janshego Dean, Shrieves, Yaun, Stillwell, GriflBn, Martin, Rousos, Rea t Baptist Student Union Front: McCormack, Beavers, Johnson (President), Coggin Bach-: IloUowell, Bibb, Burnham, Thomas, Walker Canterbury Club Seated: Kaslricr, Hazily, (ilovcr Timnioiis, IVtidlctoii (I ' rcsi dent), Demi, Espey, Benson Standing: Graham, Grayson, Dun avant, Arclier, Gregory, Tatter son. Fox, Troxler, McCary Roanoke Club Bottom Row: LawTence, Adams, Draper, Wickes, Musser, Smith Second Row: Bronn, Smith, Cun- ningham, McLeod, Seeley, Giles Top Row: Simpson, McCown, Thomas, Hancock, Woodson, Lennon Lutheran Club Front: Gong, Eninicrirli, Aridci son, Bush Back: Gehring, Walker Newman Club Front: Murphy, DiCesare, Schwen- dinger, Thomas, Martin Sero7id Row: Fcrrier, Slattery, Bender, Beanier, Wickes, Daly Lynchburg Club Front: Wills, Fuller, Cri ' ken burger, Alurray, Blankenship Guggenheimer Back: Royster, Menefee, King, Arthur, Boner, McLeod ?i r H D Westminster Fellowship Front: Carey, Steele, Lawson, Mil- ler, MaeKenzie, McLeod Back: Williams, Olsen, Uhlig, Schweiekert, McQuail, Simpson, Brangan, MaeMillan, Vick Richmond Club Front: Tuck, Biiigliam, .Siiead (.President), Yaun, Phillips Back: Zay, Caldwell, Jarrett, Gib- son, AVilliams, Smith Tidewater Club Front: Leary, Brangan, Bennett, Bain, Kirchniier (President), Jenkins, St. George, Harshaw, Riee, Moore Back: Worst, Pitt. Coogan, Gwynn, Bergrenn, Thompson, Cook, Trant, Elsarelli, Baxter, Hamilton, Yaun, Hancock, Savage, Spicuzza, Phillips, Timmons SPECIMENS OF • CITIZEN SOLDIEIIS : ATTACHED TO THEIR- NATIVE STATE PROVDOF HER. fAMEAND READY IN EVERY TIME OF DEEPEST PERIL ■TO- VINDICATE - HER HONO OR- I fiEND HER- RIGHTS Tri X ' ' ' m ' k - j- ' Officers of the Guard Association W. H. Moore (President). Com- pany Representatives: A Co. — W. S. Galvin; B Co.— J. R. Selinger; C Co.— C. E. Jenkins; D Co.— A. N. Di- Cesare; E Co. — E. S. Arpert; F Co.— T. I. Maier; Bd Co.— R. C. Brown; V. F. Wolf (Recorder) Southwest Virginia Club Front: Hamilton, Snlaita, Wliit- tington Sei ' ond Row: Grayson, Locke (President), Hunnicutt, Booth, Farmer, Brisco, O ' Dell Third Row: Bishop, Daniel, Phil- lipi, Pendleton, Zay, Blackwell FiiKrIh Rinc: Buckland, Leach, Markland, Collins Texas Club Friint: Ray, Massey, Mixson, Wil- liams, Payne Back: Meyer, Harris, Burns, Espey, I)rake, Criswell, Vinson Florida Club lUiltom: Kiskc, Burns, IVrr Pnlriicr, Benson, Smith Top: Traylor, Sterling, Trice, Sewell, Robinson, Roberts, Hand, Wichlei, Sellers, Hilliard Riding Club President fVank Kline (,on right) and three of the members of the Club Jewish Club Front: Levine (President), Neu- l)urger Back: Blitz, Berman, Huliiii Standing: Heisliman, Decker, Nichols, Hunt, Lo, Mixson, Eger, Kline HOSPITAL STAFF m ' 1 m ' 1 1 L 4 ki Mrs. Mary Ariiiart Mrs. Elizabeth Cumniiiigs Mrs. Audrey Parsons Miss Elizabeth Hawte LIBRARY STAFF LefltoRiyht: yUssMMnil Wliilr cll, Mi. li nui.( uuptr.Mis. nzolette Gadsden. 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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. Compliments of WHITEHURST PAVING CO, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA E. P. DUTTON COMPANY in the 105 years of its history has pubUshed an enormously diverse list of books. Top sellers have been as different as the recent ultra-sophisticated BONJOUR TRISTESSE and A CERTAIN SMILE by Francoise Sagan, and the classic WINNIE-THE-POOH by A. A. Milne, first published in 1926, and each year re-discovered with delight by a new genera- tion of children. Three recent Button successes of particular interest to V. M. I. students and graduates are: SAMURAI! 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MANUFACTURERS OF UNIFORM ACCESSORIES INSIGNIA SPECIALISTS SINCE 1868 SUPERIOR STONE COMPANY OF VIRGINIA PRODUCERS OF CRUSHED STONE PLANTS LOCATED AT RED HILL, VIRGINIA Telephone: Charlottesville Exchange 3-3014 GORDONSVILLE, VIRGINIA Telephone 3561 ACME VISIBLE BUSINESS SYSTEMS and EQUIPMENT ACME VISIBLE RECORDS, INC. CROZET, VIRGINIA Offices in Principal Cities THE TRANSPORT CORPORATION VAN DIVISION EPES TRANSPORT SYSTEM HEADQUARTERS ■ BLACKSTONE, VA. ENJCV ' THE ECONOMY OF HEIR0NIMU5 QUALITY we ' ve graduafed, also . . . to the handsome NEW Heironimus with its separate and complete store for Men and Boys! JEFFERSON AT CHURCH, ROANOKE, VIRGINIA Compliments of ELMON GRAY CO. WAVERLY, VIRGINIA EXTENDS ITS BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1957 GENERAL OFFICES: KINGSPORT, TENN. mrM Compliments of The Huger Davidson Sale Co. LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA The Huger Davidson Sale Corpn. STAUNTON, VIRGINIA W. BRADLEY TYREE General Contracting 5999 SOUTH 6TH STREET FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA JA 7-9015 JE 2-9664 Laurence Trant, J. A. Hagan, Jr., ' 42, Howard Marguart LAURENCE TRANT 6c COMPANY SALES ENGINEERS NORFOLK RICHMOND CLOVER CREAMERY COMPANY INCORPORATED Manufacturers of MILK ICE CREAM PASTEURIZED PRODUCTS LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA Dial HO 3-3126 BUTTER Congratulations to The Class of ' 57 SCHNEIDER OIL CO INCORPORATED P. O. BOX 1828 ROANOKE, VIRGINIA PHONE 5421 SUNOCO CHAS. P. LUNSFORD W. BOILING IZARD JAS. J. iZAnij I. IRVING SLAYDON COMPLIMENTS OF CHARLES LUNSFORD SONS AND IZARD INSURANCE TELEPHONE 3-1778 RO.ANOKE, VA. CHESAPEAKE BUILDING ASSOCIATION Savings and Loans Since 1895 204 West Berkley Avenue — Norfolk 6, Virginia W. DEAN PRESTON, President L. HALL AMES, Vice President WEBB M. TOWNSEND, Secretary JOSEPHINE C. LEE, Ass ' t Secy. JESSE J. PARKERSON, PAULINE G. FORD, As Each Account Insured to SIO.OOO.OO MUNDY MOTOR LINES ROANOKE, VIRGINIA CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ' 57 STANLEY WARNER MANAGEMENT CORPORATION 1300 Arch Street PHILADELPHIA 7, PA. PABST BLUE RIBBON DISTRIBUTED IN LEXINGTON by ROANOKE DISTRIBUTING COMPANY, Inc. ROANOKE, VIRGINIA EXPLOSIVES SUPPLY CO. Spruce Pine, N. C. DUPONT EXPLOSIVES and BLASTING SUPPLIES Telephone Popular 5-2762 ROBERT E. LEE HOTEL LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA Phone HO 3-3101 AIR CONDITIONED DINING ROOF EXCELLENT FOOD FREE PARKING AIR CONDITIONED ROOMS S. L. WILLIAMSON COMPANY, INC. ROAD CONSTRUCTION AND PAVING Charlottesville, Va. Telephone MAdison 2-5347 EAGLESTON- PARKE, INC. NORFOLK, VIRGINIA HOT ROLLED BARS, SHAPES, PLATES and SHEETS GALVANIZED SHEETS COLD FINISHED BARS J. Ed. Deaver Sons, Inc. FINE MEN ' S CLOTHING Phone HO 32311 Lexington, Va. HAMRIC SHERIDAN Jewelers OPPOSITE STATE THEAT LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA For Storage — Distribution — Trucking SOUTHGATE STORAGE CO. -INCORPOHATED- SOUTHGATE TERMINAL NORFOLK, VA. Served Direct By All Railroads — Low Insurance Bonded Space Telephone MA-2-2619 F. J. SMITH, Vice President and General Manager Compliments of VIRGINIA ASPHALT PAVING COMPANY INCORPORATED ROANOKE, VIRGINIA W. D. CAMPBELL AND SON INSURANCE Lynchburg, Va. LOCAL CLAIM, ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION SERVICE Telephone 5-2541 Henderson 6c Phillips, Inc. Insurance Exclusively Since 1896 1220 Bank of Commerce Building NORFOLK, VIRGINIA Compliments of R. F. Trant Distributing Corporation NORFOLK, VIRGINIA 603 W. Grace St. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA ' Upholding the Traditions of the South ' BUNKER HILL CANNED BEEF Pa ' ed by Sam McDaniel Sons, Inc. BEDFORD, VA. FEDERAL INSPECTION FOR HEALTH PROTECTION U. S. INSPECTED AND PASSED BY DEPARTMENT OF AGRICXJLTUEE EST. 859 Compliments of SMITH WELTON NORFOLK, VIRGINIA CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ' 57 FROM JACOB REED ' S SONS MANUFACTURERS OF FINE UNIFORMS SINCE 1824 Contract Division 2 De Kalb Street NORRISTOWN, PA. Our 133rd Year WEAR AMERICAN GENTLEMAN SHOES THEY LOOK BETTER, WEAR BETTER AND GIVE LASTING COMFORT — AMERICA ' S FINEST — On Sale At Leading Stores Everywhere Manufactured By CRADDOCK-TERRY SHOE CORPORATION LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA B. F. Parrott Co. INCORPORATED General Contractors 811 Boxley Building ROANOKE, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF THE Luck Construction Company Richmond, Virginia C. E. Thurston Sons INCORPORATED Insulation and Refractory- Contractors MILL, MACHINERY and CONTRACTORS SUPPLIES 30 Commercial Place NORFOLK 10, VA. MA 7-7751 J. V. BICKFORD, INC. Building Materials Lumber MILLWORK STEEL, ALUMINUM, WOOD WINDOWS DOORS Pembroke at W. Queen St. Phone 3-0736 HAMPTON, VIRGINIA ENOCHS CONSTRUCTION CO. HOPEWELL, VIRGINIA LE-MAC NURSERIES HAMPTON, VIRGINIA Congratulations CLASS OF 1957 FROM THE Peanut Kids Peanut Butter Compliments of Murray Chevrolet, Inc. Bedford, Virginia SEE Vaughan Chryslers And Plymouths GOODYEAR HOTPOINT MAYTAG MOTOROLA Vaughan MOTOR CO., Inc. Lynchburg, Va. FOR R. W. JENKINS, Inc. COLD STORAGE AMD BASKET DIVISION DIAL 2-40168 1704-1706 E. Franklin St. RICHMOND 19, VIRGINUl ADAIR-HUTTON, Inc. Lexington ' s Shopping Center SERVING THE PUBLIC 0 ER THREE QUARTERS OF A CENTURY Make this Store Ycur SHOPPING HEADQUARTERS PHONES Office Hobart 3-4721 Manager ' s Office Hobart 3-4722 Ready-To-Wear Hobart 3-4723 Main Floor Hobart 3-4724 Downstairs Store Hobart 3-4725 Compliments of S. W. RAWLS, Inc. Distributors GULF OIL PRODUCTS FRANKLIN, VA. LONE JACK LIMESTONE COMPANY. Inc. Lynchburg, Virginia CRUSHED STONE FOR HIGHWAY, RAILROAD AND CEMENT CONNER PRODUCE CO. LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA Distributor of ORANGES and GRAPEFRUIT Dial 2-5483 another milestone . . . As members of the 1957 graduating class, you have completed an important step to- wards leadership. Ahead, there will be many milestones as you reach even greater goals. With possibilities unlimited, your work, achievements, initiative and effort will help keep our country great and strong. y ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY Compliments of AMES and WEBB, Inc. PAVING CONTRACTORS p. O. BOX 4055 BROAD CREEK VILLAGE STATION NORFOLK 2. VIRGINIA WHEN IN ROANOKE EAT AT LITTLE CHEF RESTAURANT Good Food — Fast Service 1307 WILLIAMSON ROAD ROANOKE, VIRGINIA ,«« « ' . . veNMHiJflLL Affi|N OV4 mSm LOX MANUFACTURED BY M-W DISTRIBUTORS, Inc. ROCKY MOUNT VA. r CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1957 A K E R S OLDSMOBILE - CADILLAC QUALITY SERVICE Roanoke ' s Pioneer Ready Mix Firm Now Serving Roanoke, Salem, Vinton and Roanoke County from Three Modern Plants JIM SATTERFIELD, ' 42, General Sales Manager The finest in Architects and Engineers ' Supplies and Equipment Drawing Instruments — Tracing Papers Mechanical Drawing Pencils Transits — Levels — Tripods Slide Rules — Metallic Tapes Steel Chains — Steel Tapes Level Rods — Range Poles Plumb Bobs — Level Field Books INSTRUMENT RENTAL REPAIRS • Blue Prints and Photostats Blue and Black Line Prints Technical Reproduction and Supply Corp. 128 W. Kirk Roanoke, Virginia Dial 8309 826 Sixth Ave. Huntington, W. Va. Call Either of the Above Numbers For Field Demonstration of Instruments Compliments of ALEXANDRIA BUILDING SUPPLIES ALEXANDRIA, VA. Compliments of VAUGHAN AND COMPANY. Bankers FRANKLIN. VIRGINIA Member of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 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 USE „ .(fM THE HAND CREAM THAT PROTECTS HANDS THAT WORK CHAP-ANS ' exclusive antiseptic lanolin formula assures maximum protection for all hands that are ex- posed to weather, water or work. Also brings fost relief to chapped, cracked, sore hands. duxfidticii Bringsfast relief to lips that are dry, chapped, cracked or sore. Spe- cially Medicated. Antiseptic. PERSONALIZED Individually J marked for ' Compliments of COLONNA ' S SHIPYARD, Inc. Norfolk, Virginia J. W. BURRESS CONSTRUCTION AND QUARRY EQUIPMENT Sales — Service — Rentals 1701 SHENANDOAH AVENUE, N. W. Phone 3-1507 Roanoke. Va. BURTON P. SHORT, JR., President, ' 44 BURTON P. SHORT, Vice President JOSEPH M. HATCHETT, Secretary-Treasurer, ' 25 VICTOR PARKS III, ' 51 SHORT PAVING COMPANY INCORPORATED ASPHALT CONTRACTORS p. O. BOX 1107 Phone REgnt 2-84K Petersburg, Virginia VALLEYDALE PACKERS, Inc. Producers of Fine Quality Meat Products T SALEM, VIRGINIA Compliments of The First National Trust and Savings Bank of Lynchburg HOGSHIRE TENT AWNING MFG. CO., Inc. HASTINGS ALUMI-AWNINGS Venetian Blinds Canvas Goods Products 2401 Hampton Boulevard Russell B. Hogshire, Jr. NORFOLK, VA. Compliments of BLUE RIDGE STONE CORPORATION ROANOKE, VIRGINIA R. M. DAVIS MOTORS INC. YOUR DESOTO -PLYMOUTH DEALER 10th and West Main Streets CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA R. M. JACK DAVIS PHONE 2-6125 Archie ' s INCORPORATED 7130 Williamson Rd. ROANOKE, VIRGINIA OPERATING ARCHIE ' S LOBSTER HOUSE ARCHIE ' S TOWN HOUSE ARCHIE ' S GIFT SHOPPE They ' ve all gone to Archie ' s for 20 years We ' ve Made SERVICE The Heart of Our Business BemAA SERVICE EMBLEM OF DEPENDABILITY J-!l||J ' N. ' La.t.UJ.lMJM.i REGISTERED JEWELER— AMERICAN GEM SOCIETY Among the many VMI men who have purchased their engagement rings here Bowen ' s has a reputation for diamonds of exceptional 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! Bowen Jewelry Co. Inc. 9th and Main Lynchburg, Virginia COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND Stanley Warner ' s STATE THEATRE LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA WE APPRECIATE YOUR PATRONAGE Compliments of McLELLAN STORES CO. ROANOKE, VIRGINIA CkDmpliments of LANDIS TYPEWRITER COMPANY CUMBERLAND, MA RYLAND Compliments of CANADA PRODUCE CO. Lynchburg, Virginia Compliments of NORFOLK-PORTSMOUTH CHAPTER VMI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Compliments F. W. WOOLWORTH CO. ROANOKE, VIRGINIA Listen to the Woolworth Hour every Sunday on CBS— 1 P. M. to 2 P. M. Complete NEWS COVERAGE Plus Plus Sports • Society • Comics Daily Parade Magazine and Color Comics Sundays THE ROANOKE TIMES Compliments of ABINGDON GROCERY CO. ABINGDON, VIRGINIA Roanoke Optical Company COMPLETE OPTICAL SERVICE GATTIS ' HAYES-BARTON PHARMACY 2000 FAIRVIEW ROAD RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA Compliments of VALLEY ROOFING CO. ROANOKE, VIRGINIA CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1957 Compliments of lOHN D. EILAND CO., Inc. Distributors CilcnPtDinnich ' s QMid, An- Uouna Mtn, cuui Mvi Who Siau Uounf 108 WEST CAMPBELL AVENUE ROANOKE, VIRGINIA COLLEGE STYLES ARE OUR COLLEGE SHOP ' S SPECIALTY FEATURING VARSITY-TOWN CLOTHES SECOND FLOOR Compliments of TED DALTON RADFORD, VIRGINIA Canvas Products Sunnyside Awning Tent Co. Incorporated ROANOKE, VIRGINIA Compliments of COLUMBUS CONTRACTORS WHITEVILLE, N. C. I. L. G. W. BOWERS. Qass ' 35 FRED I. REYNOLDS LIFE INSURANCE — ANNUITIES 222 Shenandoah Building PHONE 3-1555 ROANOKE, VA. Compliments of ANDERSON BROS. BOOK STORE Charlottesville, Va. R. LEE PAGE COMPANY INCORPORATED Insurance ■ Investments Real Estate 250 Monticello Arcade NORFOLK, VIRGINIA Compliments of THE G. C. MOSS CO., 807-809 W. Broad Street RICHMOND, VA. Inc. AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTORS FRANK H. NOTT. Inc. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Scrap Metal — Iron — Steel 900-1100 Brook Road Phone 3-6648 VIRGINIAN HOTEL LYNCHBURG, VA. Dining Room Banquet Facilities 200 FIREPROOF ROOMS CONGRATULATIONS To The Class of 1957 ITALIAN KITCHEN Roanoke, Virginia ROCKYDALE QUARRIES CORPORATION Crushed Stone — Agricultural Lirne Limestone Sand NOW SERVING ROANO?T ' LYNCHBURG DANIELS BRICK TILE CO. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Compliments of EASTERN ELECTRIC CORP. Norfolk, Virginia HANKINS lOHANN, Inc. Manufacturers of METAL PRODUCTS Richmond, Virginia TOM FROST Sales and Service Warrenton, Virginia Compliments of THE FLOWERS SCHOOL EQUIPMENT COMPANY INCORPORATED Manufacturers and Distributors School, Church, Public Seating Furniture Home Office 3 .7 West Main Street RICHMOND 20, VIRGINIA FACTORY: LAWRENCEVILLE, VIRGINIA FINE CLOTHES JOHN NORMAN, Inc. Roanoke, ' irgir-: Brock Service Centers, Inc. 520 W. Broad St. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Service That Satisfies PHONE 7-7052 Safety OVERNITE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY HOME OFFICE RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Dependability PHONE 84-5640 NIGHTS 5-0007 Powers Outboard Motor Sales MERCURY OUTBOARD MOTORS Sales and Service SANDUSKY AND FLEETCRAFT BOATS 2403 N. Lombardy RICHMOND, VA. VIRGINIA ' S FAVORITE DEPARTMENT STORES Lexington, Va. Compliments of Southwest Virginia Alumni Club L. A. Niedermayer Bros. PAINTING DECORATING RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Telephone 4-1069 U. S. ROYAL TIRES MASTER AUTO SERVICE CORPORATION 21st and Colonial Ave. NORFOLK, VA. J. F. BARBOUR SONS Builders of the Fine Buildings in Virginia Since 1884 South Roanoke Lumber Co. Building Materials of All Kinds Fine Millwork A Specialty ROANOKE, VIRGINIA LENNON- JOHNSTON, Inc. MEN ' S SHOP The Store To Go For Brands You Know Ponce de Leon Hotel Building Roanoke, Va. THE COLLEGE TOWN SHOP Has all merchandise specially styled fcr College Students. We feature a banacks de- livery service and welcome cadet accounts. Banacks Representative CADET NICK EVANUSICH Rw Bto Most CxciLSKe Mens H roung H«e Sun Congratulations to the Class of ' 57 from RICHMOND MACHINERY and EQUIPMENT CO. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA PETE ' S TAXI and BUS SERVICE DAY and NIGHT RADIO DISPATCHED ANDREW LEWIS TAVERN 1 4 MILE WEST OF SALEM Famous For Steaks SEA FOODS — SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKE!! VIRGINIA HAM — HOME MADE CAKES AND PIES ROUTES 11 460 PHONE SALEM 2955 AIR CXDNOmONED Compliments of Concrete Ready Mixed Corp. 611 NORFOLK AVENUE, S.Vv. P. O. BOX 452 ROANOKE 3, VIRGINIA R. STUART COTTRELL, Inc. GENERAL AGENT 18 N. Ninth Stree: Richmond 19, Virginia WOODSON PONTIAC ROANOKE Where the service is superior GREETING Class of 1957 VIRGINIA TECH Compliments of POWER EQUIPMENT CO. Richmond, Virginia Compliments of ALEX H. BELL Compliments of REGINALD E. BROTHERS CO. INCORPORATED BUILDING SUPPLIES Suffolk, Virginia W L P M Suffolk, Virginia for gracious hospitality Gwaltney SMITHFIELD HAMS Gwaltney PAGAN HAMS P. D. GWALTNEY. JR. Co., Inc. Smithiield, Virginia An Investment In Good Appearance MITCHELL CLOTHING Inc. Roanoke, Virginia THE LANE COMPANY, Inc. ALTAVISTA, VA. Manufacturers of: • LANE BEDROOM SUITES • LANE CEDAR CHESTS • LANE TABLES Congratulations 1957 V. M. I. Graduates We ' ll be glad to send you copies of our new booklets, Working With West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company and Westvaco Research. Just drop us a note. West Virginia Pulp and Paper Co. COVINGTON, VIRGINIA Compliments of THE TEXAS CO. NORFOLK, VIRGINIA Designers and Builders of SPECIAL MACHINERY WEST ENGINEERING COMPANY, Inc. Vawter Ave. on C O Ry. Richmond, Va., Phone 7-3057 Highway Engineering Offers Rich Rewards to Young Men in CONTRACT CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTION BE A HIGHWAY ENGINEER Virginia Road Builders Association Richmond, Virginia washed — screened uniformly graded . . . go WEST ior the BEST SAND and GRAVEL! ... for MASONRY, PLASTER, SEPTIC TANKS, CONCRETE and HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION. And our Best in quality is matchrd by Tops in Service, too! WEST SAND AND GRAVEL COMPANY, Inc. 2801 Rady Street — Richmond, Va. — 2-8307 Brighter Tomorrows America is a young, progress-conscious nation, never satisfied with things that are just good enough but always hoping and striving to make things even better. At General Electric, Progress is our most Important Product, and that means opportimity for those with the imagination and perseverance it takes to keep ahead of the times. General Electric ' s Industry Control is in the business of making brighter tomorrows. By applying our controls to basic industrial automation, all prod- ucts will be produced better and in greater quantity for tomorrow ' s customers. If you want a career where the future is bright and where challenges are unlimited, why not investigate employment opportunities right here in the Roanoke Valley? GENERAL ELECTRIC INDUSTRY CONTROL DEPARTMENT Roanoke, Va. COMPLIMENTS TO THE CORPS WEAVER BROS., INC. LUMBER - MILL WORK - BUILDING MATERIALS SINCE 1898 Newport News, Va. Yorktown, Va. ■Compliments of A FRIEND CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1957 FROM JOHNS BROS., INC. STEAMSHIP AGENTS COAL— WOOD— FUEL OIL NORFOLK, VIRGINIA VINCE THOMAS, ' 43 BILL THOMAS, ' 50-B ROBERT G. O ' HARA Builder OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE JAckson 5-8553 500 SOUTH ABINGDON STREET ARLINGTON 4, VIRGINIA Roanoke ' s Leading Funeral Director and Ambulance Operators Economical- Dependable Dial 3-4451 , )THE DAIRY CHEF Says: EAT BETTER... ,?W SPEND LESS... ENJOY: DAIRY FOODS ROANOKE ' S MOST MODERN DAIRY DIAL 4-5501 GARST BROS. DAIRY INC.