Virginia Military Institute - Bomb Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 314 of the 1958 volume:

■jt ' ., ■-Ji ft I!! L a • « « • N ; PRESENTING 1958 BOMB PUBLISHED BY THE CORPS OF CADETS OF THE VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE D E D I C AT JAMES W. MOORE. Editor GUY E. MURRAY, Business Manager v.. I IIK (lass of 1958 proudly dcdifalcs llic Homh ttiis year lo onc-hiindrfd and sixlc-en years of 1 graduates. It is lo every Hrollier Kal elass from H ' M to tfii- present day that fhf (Ihhh of Vl 1958 humbly pays trihute. Were it no! for the staiiiK-h Mj( porl of a united Alumni, the Hj Virginia Military Insliliile would havi- talleii In the wayside many year-, ago. What ha-. been re.spon.sihie for this strong union of alumni who }]a striven to j roinote V.MT-, aim of producing citizen soldiers . It is a laslirjg brotherhood resulting from a common admiration for he ideals of The Institute which is born in them during their cadetshi[ anri upon graduation initiate, them into one of the strongest fraternities in the Jaml the lirother liat TlasM-, of ' .MI. For over one hundred years MI lias turned out leaders in both the military and civilian fieUl. . These men realize that the otdy way for MI to continue to mold this high caliber of graduate who has made The Institute what it is today is for them to maintain an active interest in keeping the Red, White, and bellow forever floating on high. The Class of 1!W8 salutes you, the Alumni, and presents this the se •ent •-fourth volume of the Homh in your hontir. CLASS OK is.m THE ALUMNI FIRST C. PTA1. M. RCELLIS MOORM.V 1856 III (;S were dilVcnnl in llic Old Corps. Ilow rriariN ' litiics li;i c yi}[ Jlii ' iird this harnic ' ks cliclic wlicti t;ilkiii( witli ail old fTfiid about 1 ' li( liisliliilc, and liow nian.N ' limes has he (old you Ihal his old Ahna Malcr is not as tough as it used lo he? 1 1 is extremely (hfficult lo get a word in when an aiuiTUius slarls expounding about that horrible grovveiy they used lo ser -e in the mess hall, those frigid early uiorning walks lo I he only sinks in barracks, Butte ' s manual on llie old wooden stoops, blowing up the sentinel box, and, if he is one of the old. Old Corps, studying by gas lamp. F 1 1 119 Things certainly are different than they were in those days for VMFs physical plant has kept right in step with progress and has had its face lifted man ' times since General David Hunter left it a smouldering ruins in June of 1864. Yes, The Institute has under- gone a continual metamorphosis of modernization, and the cadet ' s daily life has paralleled this evolution and, consequently, is much softer than it used to be. However, the Old Corps has not vanished; it w never fade. ' MI ' s old landmarks may disappear with the passing of time, but the esprit de corps which led the cadets valiantly into the terrifying mouths of the Federal cannon at the Battle of New Market is sti present today and will always exist; for it is an in- destructible spirit which is unconsciously handed over from one corps to the next. The ' irginia Military Institute was founded on November 11, 1839, and on November l tli, the following day, there was an Old Corps. This Old Corps spirit which had its beginning when the first corps donned the cadet grey, is the intangible foundation on which our Insti- tution is built, and it is for this reason that there wi never be a New Corps. E i i ' 1 . :;• I SS WSStes , n I ! THE INSTITUTE THE CORPS Till? PT A T? THE ATHLETICS THE ACTIVITIES • fi Officer of the Day 19 ' i0 stvle M-H tanks roll over parade ground once trodden by cavalry Passing in review during tlic days when ' MI maintained a cavalry unit Penalty tours take on a new look but keep an old fia%or The healthful and pleasant abode of a crowd of honorable youths pressing up the hill of science with noble emulation. =-,::r- ' -rl . rT I.- :.tl r lliihl, ,■- i.ihl .:i l il .MAJ()I{ (JEXERAL WILLIAM IIAMMOXI) MILTOX, JR. Sriperiufrndeut of The I ' irginia Mililari Institute Lt. Gen. Chahles E. KiLBornxi- Superintendent K merit us Maj. Gen. Rk hahd J. Mahsmall BOARD OF VISITORS Sealed: Ir. J. Stebbins Lawson, Mr. .lolin C. P;irker, Pre. uloiit of tlic Boar.l. Major General William H. Milton. Jr.. Superintendent, Mr. G. Alvin Massenhurg Standing: Colonel J. Harrv Ebeling, Secretary of tlie Board, Mr. Edmund Pendleton. Jr.. Major General William M. Stoke . Jr.. Mr. Scott S. Hugcr, ' Mr. Giles H. Miller, .Ir.. Mr. Robert . . West, Mr. Edward H. Ould Bmci. Gen. Llovd J. Davidson Dean of the Faculty ( ' c)L. J. Carter Hanes business Executive Officer Col. Arthur M. Lipscomb, Jr. Registrar Lt. Col. Floirxoy H. Bahksdale Military Executive Officer C. W. O. John P. Suiecki Band Director .Maj. R. Marlow Harper A.fsistant Treasurer Capt. William E. Gravbeal Purchasing Officer Mn. Robert W. .Ieff-rey Director of Public Relalions Col. J. Harry Ebeling Treasurer THE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ON PARADE m - ' ...jAei f THE CHARGE OF THE V. ' Si. I. CADETS Ddwii tlu ' hill tho cadets move in perfeet alignment: their step is to martial nuisic. The enemy stands transfixed in admiration and amazement. iMio are they? Regidars? They come in common time. They pierce the center, driving everything before them, and Breckenridge exclaimed. -GLORIOrS! GRAND! SITERB! THE DAY IS SAVED. Tlw Batlle of Xcw Market, Mai 15. lS6i, hjl Colonel Peter J. Otei . SOth Va. Bait. (Cadet 1S60) ARMY Front Row: Sgt. Facemire, Lt. Col. JManzolillo, (seated) Col. Johns, Maj. Murphy, Capt. Barnes, Maj. Nelson Back Row. Sgt. Gould, Sgt. ToUe, Sgt. Shepherd, Sgt. McClin tock, Capt. Kelsey, Capt. Murphy. B Colonel Glover S. .Johns, .In. I ' nife.sxor of Militartj Sriencc and Tartit • EGIXXIXG with the Fourth Class year, the ' MI cadet becomes enrolled automatically in the Reserve Officer Training Corps, and upon completion of his initial year of military orientation, he is allowed to select the Armed Forces of his choice, Infantry, x rmor, or Artillery. His next three years are spent specializing in his particular branch, and during the .summer following his Second Class year of Advanced ROTC he attends Summer Camp for more concentrated training and practical application in the field. At graduation the First Class year he is awarded either a Reserve or Regular com- mission. Every year the lilitary Science Department reccommends a good proportion of its graduates for Regular Army commissions, and as a result of the fine records VMI officers have complied in the past as career soldiers, VSll has been given recognition by the Department of the Arm. - as one of Americas top military schools. AIR FORCE I ' niiil How: Capt. I ' lTlsli-iii, C ' upt. Crews, Cnpt. MeDoiiald, U. Col King. Capl. Hl.ikc, I.t. Watsn liach Row: Sgt. Ricks, Sgt Boyd, Sgt. Styles, Sgt. Sawyer, Sgt. Lee A: T the onset of a cadet ' s UOTC career, he must cho:)se between the ground and air forces of our country ' s military branches. Selection of the Air Force usually precludes a strong desire to fly: yet with to- day ' s advanced and specialized technology, the AFROTC student may look forward to career or reserve status in any one of a number of various fields, from Navigation and Weather to Administration or Research and Development. In the early years in his course of instruction, the cadet becomes acquainted with the general orga nization and over all mission of the Air Force, then proceeds through discussion of world tensions and problems to more specialized courses, as weather, navigation, etc., in the Second Class year. Following a Summer Training encampme it at an Air Force Base, the cadet pursues Air Force history during the final year along with theory and tac-tics, witli tjie enipliasis on prepa- ration for his tours of duty. With the rise of air power in the over-all strategy of our nation ' s first line of defen.se, the AFROTC Detachment has as its primary mission the selection and training of ,voung men who are t.) assume the duties of officers on active call. LlEl TENANT CoLOXEL EdVI, V. KlXG Professor of Air Science A BIOLOGY Sealed: Maj. Hundley, Col. Carroll, ( ' apt. Gupton Slaiiiliiig: A. .lean, Mr. . rnold, I t. Susiiar Wi ITH the foremo.st aim of preparing VMI ' s pre-medical stu- (lent.s for Medical School, the Biology Department offers a diverse and well-rounded curriculum of arts and science courses. Placing the emphasis on the biological subjects the Pre-Medical major is well equipped for graduate study in Medicine, and the Biology staff takes great pride in the outstanding records VMI Biology majors have achieved in the many Medical Schools throughout the country. Colonel Cahholl -aT=B=«.!r; -;i i«; — T— ii tr-yi CHEMISTRY Seated: lA. Ccjl. Smart. Ceil. Hitcliey. C.il. (It-miau, l,t. Ciil. Wise, Lt. Col. Piikni Standing: Mr. Hohack, Lt. Xtnvinaii, ( ' apt. Bell, Lt. Iluhbard, Mr. Daiifrler X HE Chemistry Department strives to give its students a well- balanced and thorough undergraduate course in chemistry. Its secondary purpose is to enable the Chemistry majors to become proficient in mathematics and physics and allow them to pursue subjects of a cultural nature also. Utilizing a .systematized teaching process, the Chemistry instructors require a high degree of accuracy of their students instilling in them the need for prei)aredness and preciseness. Colonel Ger. h. MAURY BR CIVIL ENGINEERING Seuted: (ol. M.irKiin, Col. Mniiii, l.t. ( ' ..1. -M. 1 )ni„.iif. ' li Stcinding: Mr. Clark, Maj. Criiii. -Maj. llarti.s, Cnpt. StevcTi.soii, Lt. .laini.soii, Lt. I ' arki-r, Maj. Gillespie G 4V1L Engineering and Sll are synonymous, and throughout the years the Institute has been recognized as one of our nation ' s leading Civil Engineering schools. Stressing the sciences, the Civil Department presents a highly specialized course of instruction, which upon completion, produces a high caliber engineer who is qualified to take his place in a wide selection of engineering fields or can enter graduate school for further specialization with the confidence of his com])rehcnsi -e, technical background. Colonel Morg.vx ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING s, ,,„, 1,1. (-,,1. Ni.hnl,,, C.l. .laiiM,M)Ti, .Mr. Kwi Slcnidiiiir Mr. ' I ' lickfr, l.t. Wickcs R, .ECOGXIZIXG the modern day demand for engineers, the Electrical Engineering Department is engaged in the training of those men who express a desire to work in the electronical branches of engineering. The student channels his study towards the techno- logical subjects, and the Department aims at giving the student a mastery in the education of electricity. Its graduates ' achievements attest to the fact that the Electrical Engineering curriculum ranks among the finest of our institutions of higher learning. Colonel J. mison ■ iasi.iaa. ' z i a imev y - ' JACKSON MEMORIAL HALL ENGLISH mim ' iiMMtmi mm ' mi:tmmmm Seateil: (apt. IiaclK,-tt, Maj. .I(,lii,.s ,ii, I.t. Cul. Koth, Col. DiUanl, MaJ. Relit;. Maj. Contry, Maj. Byers Slaiidlny: Mr. ' I ' liriu-r, Mr. ' Priiesclale. Mr. Pence, Mr. .hmkiii, Mr. Pnietor T, HH Eiigli.sh major curriculum is the one course that every college graduate should take after receiving his diploma in his specialty: for it advances that general core of humanistic learning required of civilized society. The English major is prepared to enter a number of fields and finds his education in the arts excellent training for graduate work in law, business administration, teaching, and literary and professional writing. Colonel Dill.vrd SCOTT SHIPP HALL HISTORY AND ECONOMICS T, KACIIIXG the (Ifvelopiiients, treiuls, and problems of history rather than just the events of the past, the History Department works under the theory that the cycles of history repeat themselves and much is to be derived by the study of the causes and effects of history. The history course is a superlative foundation for graduate school, and many of its graduates enter the top Business and Law Schools everv vear. Colonel Filler (I)opartiiiont Head) LANGUAGES ScaicJ. ( BlaiTi. ( ..I Milln,i,(,.l l„,n,.i t.T Sfdiiilniii Mm| Simpsciii, Mr ()r| icl,i. M.i | I ' leri-y T. HE Language Department, comprised of Spanish, French, German, and elementary Russian, designs its courses of study primarily for the liberal artists. The languages are taught with the importance being placed not only on the student ' s learning to write and speak fluently his chosen laTiguage but also on the necessity of his obtaining a cultural background of the country to supplement his arts major. Colonel Millneu (Department Head) MATHEMATICS Seated: CI, Byrne, Col. Mayo, Col. Punlie Standing: Mr. Chan, Lt. Susnar, Col. Knox, Col. Ax, Maj. Martin, Admiral Parish M, IV AEXTAL discipline and training are the goals of VMFs excellent Math Department, and regardle.s.s of the major, the cadet receives a minimum of one year ' s supervision in this department. Realizing that an engineer must be a highly proficient mathematician, the Math Department is exacting in its requirements giving him early in his cadetship a firm foundation for his advanced science courses and also provides a man the opportunity to major exclusively in the field of mathematics. Colonel Uvhne .■ ■,: ., COCK PHYSICS Seated: Col. Xewmaii, Col. I ' oster, Col. Ileflin. Col. V Standing: Mr. Jones, Lt. Peters, Mr. Miiinix iij. Carpenter X1 VER civil and electrical engineer, pre-me lical student, and I ' hy.sic major at one stage of hi.s four-year curriculm comes under the instruction of the Physics Department. Not only confined to those seeking a Bachelor of Science degree, a course in physics is offered to the liberal artists as well. The Department feels that physics, while the basic requisite for the engineer and research specialist, is also vital to every undergraduate in our scientific world of today. Colonel IIekl w MALLORY HALL 1 . ' h A u IIM N U. V ] Ell! A gratifying spectacle, an honor to our country and our state. ( rozct Hall 19 8 COLONEL GLOVER S. JOHN ' S Commandant of Cadets f,T. Cot,. I,. I,. Nif iroi.s. .In. .l.«- .v « ( ' „m„„n„l,f„l TACTICAL OFFICERS Maj. S. S. Gillespie As. ' i.staiit Commandant Left to Right: Lt. Newman, Capt. Piarlstiiie, Capt. Blake, Capt. Murphy, Maj. Nelson, Maj. Murphy. Col. Johns. Maj. Gillespie. Capt. Stevenson, Capt. Kelsey, Capt. Barnes, Lt. Pendleton, Lt. McCrary, Lt. Jamison REGIMENTAL COMMANDER ja:mes colemax west p. E. Jolinson, S-1 J. E. Potttt. S-4 REGIMENTAL STAFF H. B. Spriiiklt Sergeant-Major R. E. Eger Regimental Stipply Sergeant B. H. Koruegav Color Sergeant , Donald W. Cutlirell, Jr. First Battalion Commander A. Schlossberg, Jr., S-1 T. J. Smyth, S-3 J. V. Corr, S-4 FIRST BATTALION STAFF APPOINTMENTS IN REGIMENT OF CADETS Tlic following !i|i|Milrilr shown, lire luiiiounccd: ivsinrir.l „llir,T •111 r.r Cm.I.-Is, 111.- U(virrM-ril of (Mri.l. I,in-t.,f«r.- in -Ihrt un- r : ,k- l. ■ilivc ' rii.Ml:.y, 11 .liMM- i ' .ir, ' , ;iiii| willi r l:iliv - nuilc ;iir l ,-io ii|;iiifi riit I ' O UK CADKI ' CAn ' AINS 1 West, .1. C, lleaimrnliil Cummnmlir H Witt, S. 15. III. „mm„mlrr. „mi,in,„ I) I KHfiar, ( ' . E. Ill, Comwamlrr, Srciiil HalUilinn .) .loliMslnri, M, H., Jr., Commnwhr. fnrn,,tm, I a Cutlirell, I). V., .Ir., Cnwwawler, First HiifUitinii II) HIcomi, (;. K., ' „nim w lfr. Corn iMriji II Talley, K. II., Hi;jlninilal I ' luns and Tniiiiiiiii OJIircr (,S-:ii 1 I l ' „|.-i-l. .1, K., Hnjirnrnliil .S '  y OfTuer ( , .5 Williams, . M., C ' lininiii iilcr, ( ' iini i iiii F i Kiilucll. W. Iv. ( ' nmmanilrr, (umiifint K ( Mas.sey, T. K., Commander. C imij(iti, ' . V.i .lolm .m, V. K., tri nnrnlnl .Idjnlunt (S-li 7 McMaiius, R. G., Commander, lienlmenlal Hand 1 Clarki-, II. II. II., Compani, E -1 Yon, D. II., S-,J, Second llatlalii 3 Criswell, R. L., Companii A Pai, D. H. C, Compani, C .5 Smyth, T. J., S-l Firs} llattalli. (i Peters, J. O., Compani F 7 Walker, I). T., Company I! TO HI ' . ( ADKT I ' IRST MKI TK.NA.N IS S NcHiornI,, K. I,., S-1, Serond llallalion it Corr, .1. W., .S- ' ,, First Hallalion U Hover, .1. P., Jr., lierjimental Hand 11 S hlo.s.sl,erK, A., Jr., S-l, First llallalion VI Brown, S. N ' ., Jr., Companij I) IS Burns, R. W., Jr., H-1, Semnd llallalion TO BE CADET SECOND l.lErTENW-NTS 1 Negle.v, II. H. Ill, Hand i William.son, S. L.. Jr., E 3 Jenkins, R. W., Jr., F i Culver, R. O., Jr., C 5 Harshaw, W. G., Jr., ' 6 Greathead, R. N. Ill, II 7 (iwathniev, L., Jr., C H llancock, ' F. S., .1 i) S|)urrier, R. E., • ' 10 Yaun, W. Vs.. Jr., Hand 1 1 Holland, W. E., .1 1- ' Cosentino, I. A., .1 l;i Pound. B. W., D It Lash, A. R., .Ir., ; !.■ Kuinp, W. T., ; u; Johnson, I), s., •: 17 Bennett, H. K , Jr., O 18 Xcwlan l. W. T., Jr.. C V.) Mason, C. .. F •ill W.,lf, v., Jr.. E ■n Bi.hop, (;. W III. Hand TO BE CADET REGIMENTAL SERGEANT .M. .IOR Sprinkle, II. B. 1 Smith, M. A. H., Jr., A i Adams, S. P., D TO BE CADET FIRST SER(;i;.VNTS 3 Kramer, L. A., Jr., E 5 Roberts, C. W. Ill, F 4 Orrison, C. R., Jr., C B Phillips, J. A., Band 7 A.lf. ' r,lia. J. R.. H TO BE CADET REGIMENTAL SCPI ' LY SERGEANT EL ' or, R. i;. TO BE CADET COLOR SERGEANTS 1 Grayson, E. II., Jr. -2 Kornejiay, B. II. 1 Gapenski, L. C, C J Haines, J. G., Jr., D TO BE CADET SI PPLY SERGEANTS 3 Kessler, W. B., Jr., A 5 Vermillion, J. G., . ' i MacWillie, D. M., Jr., E 6 Rutfin, W. N., .Ir., F 7 lloll. W. M.. Jr.. Hand TO BE CADET SERGEANTS 1 Davis, W. M., F i Masotti, J. J., C 3 Cavanaugh, F. B., Jr., Hand i Boswell, M. C, A 5 Goode, J. D., B 6 Lee, W. G. Ill, E 7 Rugh, J. I., D S Schmidt, J. F., Jr., A 9 Monroe, J. T., Band 10 Sommers, R. .. E 11 Irons, R. L., C hi Wood, J. L., Jr., H 1 Pettyjohn, D. R., C i Olson, J. C, Band 3 Spivev, D. P., B i Giles, W. O. Ill, D 5 Daniel, T. N., Jr., F 6 Graves, L. R., Jr., E 7 Hand, R. A., .1 8 . ylor, R. E., D !) Goodwillie, J. G. Ill, ■: 10 Smith, J. A. Ill, F 11 Coughlin. J J.. .1 1-2 Rovsler, D. T., Jr., H 13 Simpson. W. C., C 11 Wit.s.hanl, W. A., Hand ].-, Williams, M. B., Jr., .1 l(i Shirlev, II. G., Hand 17 Sauder, R. L., E IH Parks, J. R., Jr., C 1!) Horner, S. W. III. . ' -20 Benner, C. A., Jr., ) -il Cole, W. B., • 13 White, V. II., D 11 Maupin, M. W., F 15 John.son, P. T., Jr., A Hi Ileishman, . W., Hand 17 Trwmpore, P. N.. E IS .Martin, R. J., Jr., C li) Keiser, G. W.. H 20 Reves, A.. D 21 Shepard, P. G., ■ ' 22 Garnett, J. A.. A •23 Chew, R. C, Jr., Hand ■24 Loop, X. E., E TO BE CADI ' 2-2 Smith, D. E., A 23 King, W. R., Band 24 Hefner, M. A., E 25 Tollev, L. E., C 26 Philli ' ps, G. B.. ■ 27 Me.ssner. D. ()., ) 2S Thompson. T. F., Jr., • ' 2!) Slattery, S. M., .1 30 Whitescarvcr. J. P., Hand 31 Willard, J. T.. Jr., ■, 32 Stuhl.lohehl R. T., C 33 O ' Dell. J. R.. . ' 34 CogKin, T. E., ) -.ir, Maddox, D. M., F 3(1 Hart. C. J., Jr., .4 37 Williams, T. H., Band 3H Zinnnerman, C. IL, Jr., ■ ' 3!) SpcMce, W. E., Jr., C 40 Wchher, C. IL, . ' 11 An. (;. u.. n 25 Vargosko, M. A., C 37 Bingham. R. D., Band 2(i (;aUm, E. B. M., Jr., . ' 38 Lawson, R. D., E 27 Heller, 1). .L. £ 39 VanKesteren, J. A., C 2S Thomas. H. E. IV, F 40 Ingram. J. F., B 2!1 Blanehard. M. F., .4 41 MaeKenzie. J. B.. D 30 Hughes. T. E. C, Hand 4 Deeker. K. D.. ' 31 Irvine. M. M., Jr., E 43 Breth. F. J.. A ' Si Johnson. W. S., C 44 Tate. J. T., Jr.. E 33 Fravel, W. J., « 45 Camper. D. L.. C 34 Bradford, J. K.. D 46 Wilburn. N. H.. H 35 Lash. E. L. Ill, F 47 Bower. W. L_ D 36 Bishop, A. 0., Jr., .4 48 Keefer. V. M . F ' CORPORALS 42 Seelev. J. W.. ' 62 Hufford. B. K.. Jr.. D 43 Shiner, P. T.. .4 63 Blaekwell. H. H.. F 44 Zav. A. D.. Band 64 Gorliea. E.. Jr.. -4 45 Cressall, W. F., E 65 Cochrtui, R. S., Jr.. E 4(i Collin.s. J. E.. C 66 Horgan, J. A.. Jr.. C 47 Srhell. G. H.. . ' 67 McGavoek, C. W.. Jr.. B 4S Stewart. J. T.. Jr.. ) 68 Murphv. R. C. D 4!) Quinn. R. G.. F 69 Archer. R. B.. Jr.. F 50 Savage. J. . .. Jr.. .1 70 Roliertsou. E. H.. Jr.. .4 51 Brewster. II. D., Jr., Hand 71 Morabit. J. L.. E 52 Smith. T. H.. E 7-3 VauCleef. N. I.. C 5S Hanooek. D. E.. C 73 UBlant:. W. A.. B 54 Pool, O. R.. B 74 Harrick. P. J.. Jr.. D . 5 Spieuzza, T. J.. ) 75 Barr, J. H.. F 5(i Ilamrii ' . J. P.. ' 76 Miller. G- P.. Jr.. .4 57 Krenoh. J. B.. .1 77 Tumlinson. J. H. III. E 5.S Bramian, G. L.. Hand 78 t prvsk. Z. W. E.. r 59 Hein R. A., E 79 Bisset. D. G.. B (HI Callaham, B. 0.. C SO Pickeriuir. J. N.. Jr.. D (il Anderson. F. L.. . ' 81 Carv. J. B.. Jr.. F 1 AIL KjDJt l U HUNt51 PKiUJ SPECIMENS • OF • CITIZEN SOLDIERS PKOVD OF HER FAME AND READ INDICATE HER- HONC Sergeants William. ' i, T, H, Carr, H. H. Hamilton, C. W. Bii.sham. R. D. Cavanaueh, F. B. Chow, R. C. Heishman, V. W. Hughes, T. E. C. Witschard. W. A. Zay, A. D. Geis, R. W. Martin, E. L. Marquette, E. D. McGue, P. J. McWane, P. D. Printz, R. W. 1st Class Pa ' ts. Traylor, W. L. Thornburg, C. H. Walker, A. E. Whitescarvcr. J. P. Uhlig, G. F. Espey, J, G, Glover, C. T. 3rd Class Pvts. Corporals Leach. W. W. Richardson, W. L. Allen, R. V. Brewster, H. D. Brangan, G. L. Robertson, R. B. Byrley. J. D. Foxwdl, V. M. King. W. R. Christie, J. D. Clark, B. T. 4th Class Pvre. LaGarde, R. N. Olson, J. C. Shirley, H. G. 2nd Class Pvts. Cobb, G. P. DiCaprio, A. Gale, J. W. Adams, D. B. AUigood, C. H. Bailey, R. C. Smith, W. G. Adams. R. E. Gibson, J. 0. Bella. D. A. Bcrger, J. R. R G. McMami Commander G. W. Bishop, I! ind It. THEIR INSTRYCTOKb ANU I-AIK CHED TO THEIR NATIVE STATE :VERY TIME OF DEEPEST PERIL I jJEFEND H RIGHTS r ■• Jiin Myruski, A. Oliver, J. L. Orndorf, P. B. Phillips, S. C. Phlegar, J. T. Ramirez, A. Ring, J. K. Schall. R, F. Solar, D. N. Solar, R. J. Spencer, R. V. Steadman, J. B. Suiter, E. N. Vitale, S. J. Whalen, T. A. Whitehouse, R. W Williamson, R. F. eiMfiKf AGRAT1FY1NGSP£CTACLE:AN f-| STATE : OBJECTS OF HONEST- PRJE SPECIMENS • OF CITIZEN SOLDIERS PR.OVD OF HER FAME • AND ■ READ INDJ TE HE HON JT Sergeants 1st Class Pvts. Bramble, A. L. Clark, C. M. Bishop, A. 0. Arthur, L. L, Coogan, ,J. D. Blanchard, M. F. Beamer, J. M. DayhufI, C. H, Breth, F. J. Coupland, W. C. Dudley, F. E. Garnett, J. A. Cunningham, .1, T. Edmunds, ,J. E. Johnson, P. T. Draper, W. B. Ferony, V. Schmindt, J. F. Fisher, M. C. Gwynii, D. W. Walker, D. T. Godfrey, K. R. Hauser, R. S. Lowe, ,]. M. Hobson, R. L. iMcCormack, R. D, Kasko, J. C. Parker, J. C. Kriekovie, M. P. Corporals Schwiezer, J M, McLeod. R. G. Sink, W. D. Martin, -J. L. Coushlin, J. J. Smith, P. M. Old, W. H. French, J. B. Steinbercer, C. T. Parnell, J. L. Gorbea, E. J. Tharp, R, I,. Pipes, L. N. Hart, C. J. Richardson, H. L Miller, C. P. Sellers, R. P. Murrill, F, H. Sewell, S. H. Robertson, E, H. 2nd Class Pvts, Thomas, E. F. Savase, J. A. TompsoD, J. C. Slattery. S, M. Addison, E. C, Tucker, S. C. ■Smith, D. E. Basham, D. F. Wichlie, W. J. Williams, M. B. Baxter, T, D. Wood, J. C Bennett, D. C. Boswell, M. C. Brittincham, G. J. Coatcs. K. W. Dunlap, L. A, GehriuK, C. T. Gillespie, J. R. Greathead, J. R. Hand, R. A. Haycock, D. A. Jurkoski, T. J. Lawson, J. L. Loth, F. R, McLeod, R. G. Powell, J. S. Roney. E. M. Shomaker, A. T Shiner, P. T. Sisler, J. F. Tvler, R. B. Williams, B. M. I ' . K. Massev Ct ' Ttimcinder W. E. Holhniil 2nd Lt. ,T0 OVRCOVNTRY AND OVR. rHEIRJNSTRYCTORS AND FAIR CHED TO THEIR- NATIVE STATE VERY TIME OF DEEPEST PERIL W I?. Klssl.T, .1 s„,,ph lS:ii. A- ur Al ir K liNU ■ rtL.lAQ Lh : AN • STATE : OBJECTS OF HONEST- PRlt)] SPECIMENS ■ OF • CITIZEN SOLDIER PHOVD OFHER fAMEANDREA • • TO VINDICATE HER- HOI Fall, E. L. Fravd, W. J. Galon, E. B. Goode, J. D. StruEk, J. WUburn, N. AVood, J. L. Spivev, D. P. Sturtz, B. B. 1st Cl i FVTS. Carnevale, A. Christopher, R. G. Day, J. W. Dean, H, Y. Farmer, L. A. Fu, Y. C. Harrb, G. A. Hayes, C. B. Hsiung, R. Y. S. Hyatt, 0. E. J. W. Palmer, R. E. Savage, L. H. Schell, G. R. Shepard, H. D. Webber, J. D. Wood, W. A, 2nd Class Pvt Angolia, J, R. Barnes, E, R, Booth, J. C. Boze, J. M. Engels, J. L. Garcia, J. M. Gloeekner, K. M. Ingram, J. F. iMvears, M. L, O ' Neill, G, J. Parker, L. E. Tuck, D. R. Driver, W. M. Eliott, W. A. Ferrier, F. L. Gianella, J. R. Hamilton, R.R. Huggins, W. F. Koumparkis, C. S, LaBlang, W. A. Lennon. W. L. Marlowe, R. E. Martin, P. A. Miller, R. S. Pool, 0. R. Scott, K. R, Smith, A. F. E, Swoboda, F. W. Thrift, ,1, H, Ayala, K. J. Bickford, J. Black, R. P. k JRIUUVKCUVINIKYAINUUVK. i-THEIRINSTRYCTORS- AND FAIR FACHED TO THEIR- NATIVE STATE ■EVERYTIME- OF- DEEPEST PERIL )R DEFEND -HER RIGHTS- Boleski. S. Moore, J. R. Clevland, B. C. Morris, C. L. Ederlc, K. G. Needham, J. S. Fulghum, S. B, Nicholas, D. Gilbert, R. M. Payne, G. M. Goldman. P. G, Pcckham. C.G. Hudgins, R. M. Richards. G. T, Jarvis. R. C. Roberts. L. P. Jenkins, P. W. Rutledge. W. T, Johnston, P. J. Stephenson, F. T. Jones, T. L. Stone, R. R. Jutton, M. G. Teich, W. B. Kasel, L. F, Templeton, K, S. Kern, D. F. Tharington. J. C. Kolp. H. B. VanOrden, G, M. Kressierer. T, K, vonHellens, C. R. Lackey, W, M. Wilkenson, D. M. Mahoney, J. P. Woodford, W. L, Massenirill, A. W. Wynn, R, W. MiUer.J. D. Yerger, D. H. MMflSI ■ .J. R, . np l.il Sgl. First Class Privates A- Uf Al l T llNL -5rt lAL-Lb : AN ;1 STATE : OBJECTS OF HO NEST- PRlil SPECIMENS ■ OF • CITIZEN SOLDIER PHOVD OFHER FAME-ANDREA -TO VINDICATE HER- HO ' i cJi-j |{, X. GrcatlK-ad, Jnrf Lt. k )KlUUVKCUVINlKYAINUUVi . -THEIR. INSTRyCTORS ' AND FAIR FACHED TO THEIR- NATIVE STATE •EVERY TIME OF DEEPEST PERIL Boleski, S. Moore, J. R. Clcvland, B. C. Morris, C, L. Ederlc, K. G. Needham, J. S. Fulghum, S. B. Nicholas, D. Gilbert, R. M. Payne, G. M. Goldman, P. G. Pcckham. C. G. Hudgins, R. M. Richards. G. T. Jarvis, R. C. Roberts, L. P. Jenkins, P. W. Rutledge, W. T, Johnston, P. J. Stephenson, F. T. Jones, T. L. Stone, R. R. Jutton, M. G. Teich, W, B. Kasel, L. F. Templeton, K. S. Kern, D. F, Tharington, J. C. Kolp. H. B. VanOrdcn, G. M. Kressierer, T. K. vonHellens, C. R. Lackey, W. M. Wilkenson, D. M. Mahoney, J. P. Woodford, W. L, Massencill, A. V. Wynn, R. W. Miller, J. D. Yerger, D. H. MMflBI I k i .1. ;. Wnnilli.. Siij,i)ii Sal. First Class Privates A- UKAllh lNC;- SPECTACLE :ANH STATE : OBJECTS OF HONEST PRIDi: SPECIMENS- OF • CITIZEN SOLDIERS PKOVD OF HER FAMEANDREAD • ■ TO- VINDICATE HER- HONCi Sergeants Camper, D. L. Irons, R. L. Johnson, V. C. Martin, R. J. Massotti, J. J. Van Kesteran. J. . Vargosko, M. A. Bl( W. A. Bushey. J. R. Graham, L. T. Herrman, G. E. Morgan, J. A. Hughes, P. R. 1st Class Pvts Batten, W. C. Cowan, J. W. Delith, S. M, Doggett, G. B. Duker, R. P. Fuller, W. A. Gee, W. L. Haas, W. E. Hellstrom, A, C. Nance, N. T. Rea, J. M. Spragins, T. L. Swirk. R. X. Trafton, J. G. Walker, W. J. ;, W. B. Whitehurst, S. W. Wines, W. W. Butt, H. H. Chick, E. R. Coniglio, B. L. Drake, W. S. FuQua, W. C. Gorman, ,J. R. Klemenko, T. Nowlin, P. C. PhilUppi, R. E. Ray. H. D. Smith, K. G. Talley, E. G. Ulm, D. S. Walker, W. C. Willis, C. L. Bayliss, W. M. Brown, S. M. Callaham. B, 0. Collins, J. E. Daly, R. E. Disaysuta, T. Enniss, W. C. Fulton, J. H. Kane, B. L. Kiulighan, J. R. Lewis, S. M, Miller, S. A. Puckett, L. J. Ramirez, F. Ratauamangla, S. Spicuzza, W. E. Stubblefield, H. T. Vinson, R. E. Xaivaividyha, K. 4th Class P ' ts. Alvey, T. W. Ambrose, E. A. Andrews, R. W. Anjier. L. J. Barg, J. A. Barger, A. P. M. B. Johnstf Command [ITO OVRCOVNTKY AND OVR THElFv INSTRyCTOflS AND FAIR ARCHED TO THEIR NATIVE STATE EVERY TIME OF DEEPEST PERIL I R DEFEND HER RIGHTS Christie, L. G. Jones, L. T. Collrane, R. M. Keira, R, S. Cook, L. M. Lento, R. A. Copeiand, R. L. Lester. 0. A. Cottingham, L. B. Madigan. T. S. Eddy, G. L. Martin. J. D. Englehard, J. G. Maurer. W. Eubank, G. T. McNemar. H. R Fairbanks. C. C. Moorehead, S. K Fang, D. R Mvers. J. M. Font, W, S. Nelms, W. J. Fridley, H. L. Pender, W. D. Gibcrson, S. F. Powers. P. B. Grogan, G. F. Preston, J. B. Harbwh. D. V. Scates. G. V. Harrison, .1. H. Shaw, A, C. Hartford, J. L, Spearman, D. G Haslam. J. B. Thigpen, J. M. Hirsch, G. M. Thacker. A. J. Housley, R. H. White. E. K. Johnson, E, E Witt, A. H. ED First Class Privafei -f fl «M«A4c r« A ► i • ' T ,-! -. ' i; ,♦ ••s ?!!. -4l f, ' THE COLORS CHARLES E. EDGAR Second Baffalion Commandc sni R, W. Burns, .Ir., S-1 F. L. Xewcouib, S-a D H. Yon. S-4 SECOND BATTALION STAFF STATE : OBJECTS- OF- HONEST SPECIMENS - OF • CITIZEN SOLDI PROVDOF-HER FAME AND- P • • TO- VINDICATE HER- 1 £ EHGEANTS Bradford, J. K. Bower w L. Heifer D J. Maeke ,J.B. Reyes A. A. RuKh, J. Wliite V. k. 1st Class Pvts. Elsarelli, L. E. Hillenbug, K. N Clark, A. M. Hunnicutt, ,1, N Griffin, W. S. Iving, E. S. Henry, T. A, Leung, R. Y. K. Kave, R. J. Marlev, R. W. LaPrade, W. B. Moyer, R. L. Martin, D, P. Pickering, J. W, Martin, E. V. Patane, J. W. McCown, A. L. Ratner, S. S. Mezzacca, A. I . Ross, R. J, Rice, J. D. Santos, R. A. Rousos, W. B. Sbav, A. C. Smeltzer, M. K. Wood, L. M. Stillwell, J. E. Young, E. I. Walters, C. C. Wooten, L, E, Caldwell, R. C. Carmine, L. G. Davis, E. B. Gates, W. V. Keens, W, C. Markland, D. T. Myers, J. M. S. Marston, D. L. Pickering, J. N. Roth, H. W. Schaaf, J. C. Seamen, J. B. Vaughan, H. E. Williamson,.! Worst, B. K. Yeh, C. H, Alexander, H. L. R. Ajers, F. H. Black, R. J. Calkins, D, 0, S. B. Witt, III S. X. BrowM, Jr. ,J. B. .JayiR- Ill A. R. Lash, .Jr Cnnimander Isi Li. 2nd Li. 2nd Lt. ETOTHEIRlNSTHyCTORS AND FAIR : ATTACHED TO THEIR NATIVE STATE •INEVERY TIME OF DEEPEST PERIL )R- OR DEFEND HER- RIGHTS Clarkson, H. Copenhaver, V. !.. Cranford, J. S. Deaner, F. E. Dibella. J. S. Drescher. C. A. Farldgh, F. R. Ford, R. H. Fimkhauser. J. I. Gravel ,R. G. Grayson. F. E, Grazulis. I.. A. Hill, P. E. Hoskins. H. D. Keech, V. H. Krett, R. M. Lefon, C. Lisiecki, Mollock, G. Myatt, P. B. Pun , J. A. Reitx, R. A. Roberts, F. X. Rudibaugh. J. Satterfield, M. R. Schaad, J. B. Staley, J. B. Stone, R. B. Sxcapa, A, M. Tarrall, M. T. Taylor, A. B. Toker, W. J. Trotter, P. R. Wiggins, J, D. Wise, D. G. Youngblood, R H, u ?l First Class Privates STATE: OBJECTS OF HONEST- PRll SPECIMENS • OF • CITIZEN SOLDIER| PROVD OFHERFAMEANDREAJl ■ • TO- VINDICATE. HER- H0:( Sergeants 1st Class Pvts. 2nd Class Pv Irvine, M. M. Baker, B. H. Berggren, K, Lawson, R. D. Balderson, G. S. Cox, H. H. H. Lee, W. G. Davies, P. R. Dreelin, D. P. Loop, N. E. Dralce, J. L. GayUh, 1. M. Sommers, R. A. Evanusicli, N. E. McGregor, H. G Tate, J. T. Jolinson. C. E. Mundv. W, A. Trumpore, P. N. Jordan, R. A. Pate, C. H. Keller, C. R. Reed, J. C. Murray, G. E. Ritsch, H. M. Corporals Neuberger, A. R. Sitch, E. A. Cressall. W. F. Poffenberger, J. T. Swihart, D. L, Davis, R. M, Rader, R. R. Thacker, L. M. Goodwillie, J. G. Rosenbaum, C. F. True. J. J. Graves, L. R. Rubin, L. Hefner, M. A. Sechtman, P. L. Hein, R. A. Smith, L. A. .3Rn Class P - Milliard, J. L. Sullivan, J. F. Bruce. F. M. Morabit, J. L Tackach, G. A. Clay, R. E. Sander, R. L. Vaughn, J. T. Cochrane, R. S. Smith, T. H. Wallace, D. D. Dalv, J. K. Tumilson, J. H. Deleplane, N. R. Zimmerman, C. H. Duncan, D. K. Fleet, C. R. Lampshire, B. G, Leonard, C. F, Mallory. C. A. Moss, H. T. Quinn, J. A. Salatia, G. D. Seda. M. 0. Smith, R, C. Thompson, R. V. Weymouth, H. E. Williard, J. T. Austin, G. D. Babb, J. R. Ballad, D. E. Bell. J. T. Birindelli. J. B. Bradshaw, T. C. Braithwaitc. W. T. Browning. F. H. H. Carmichael, H, S. T. I. II. II. Clarke 1st Lt. S. L. Williamson, .)r. nd Li. D. S. .Jolinson 2nd Lt. I )THEIRI1SSTRYCT0RS- AND FAIR TACHEDTOTHEIR- NATIVE STATE ■EVERYTIME OF DEEPEST PERIL I DR- DEFEND HER RIGHTS- • • oxton, V. L. Ranson, L. D. )amels, J. N. Rice, K. C. )oleman, B. C. Ridout. T. )urrette, V. B. Rbhell, T. C. ubank, V. B. Scheider, P. T. verelt, P. L. Shuba, I. P. [aeberlein. W. R. Smallwood, S. [arrison, C. S. Smith, M. . E. GU, W. A. Stokes, W. 0. oskins, W. D. Tabor, W. R. [uddle, R. E. I,. Thomas, D. M. unneycutt, R. D. Tyson, R. N. yser, B. J. Wash, M. R. [cCormick, A. L. Weede, R. D. IcDonald.E. R. Weller, C. M. IcLcster, B. C. Wells, I. B. IcMurray, R. M. Williams, L. E. [owery, J. V, Wilson, F. L. appas. T. S. Winslow, R. W. etHFIVf I, A KrHiMcr, Jr. I). M. MacWillio. Jr. 1st Sgt. S ipply Sgt. First Chi.s-- Private A- GR.AT1 FYI NG • SPECTACLE : AN STATE : OBJECTS OF HONEST- PF SPECIMENS • OF • CITIZEN • SOLDIE PROVD OF HER- FAME • AND ■ RL TO-yiN CATE HER- HC Davis, W. M. Decker, K. D. Keefer, V. M. Lash, E. L. Maupin, M. W, Shepard, P. G. Woodman. J. B. Corporals Barr, J. H. Blackwell, H. H. Cole, W. B. Daniel, T. X. Han .1. P, .larrett, ,1. H. . laddox, D. M. Powell, J. B. Quinn, R. G. Seeley, J, W. Smith, J. A. Thompson, T. F. iPV ' T Best, C. W. Bneggeman, F, E. Haldeman, B. Eggleston, J. M. Hence, G. R. C. Eskridge, L H. Hickerson, R. L. Gillespie. J. S. Keefe, W. A. Inge, T. B. King, R. G. •Johnson. L. F. MacLeod, C. C. Kemp, J. P. Meinig, M. F. Kirkland. W. C. Michfilson, J. -A, MacArthur, D. E. Norvell, F. C. MacFalls, J. G. Prior. W. A. Mittendorf, G. H. Saunders, T. A. Nebraska, W. T. Shiplev, R. M. Pomponio, A. M. Shrieves. G. M. Shamus. N. J. Sykes. B. G. Thomas, H. E. Tremaglio, R. ,1. Southard, G. L. WooHine, S. E. Trandel. R. S. Wilkinson, C. L. 2nd Cl.ass P -ts. .Anderson, M. W. 3rd Class V t Anderson, N, C. Ballard, A. G. Baillio, R. H. Bowles, B. T. Borst. J. Boxley, W. C. Brandriff, A. V. Brown, A. M. Brooks, M. C. Brown, S. F. Cotton, C. A. Bush, L. F. Dale, R. V. Cary. J. B m HH Hfl Coulbourn, G. I. Coupland, H. W. Evi , J. L Grafton, A. W. Hammonds, D, C. Haynie, F. W. Hester, J. N. Houck. P. W. Hudson, C. C. Knicht, L. P. Kramer, G. P. McNeUly, H. R. Moore, J. E. Mess. M. Y. Mvrick, R. J. Offutt, R. Ondos, M, W. Paxton, W. G Unger, J. G. Wise, A. Woodward, J. A. 4th Ci Artman, T. E. Booth, J, C. Brawlev. H T. Brvant. W. M PVT A. M. Williams Curiimander R TO OVRCOVNTRY AND OVR. MHEIRINISTHYCTORS- AND FAIR TACHED TO THEIR -NATIVE STATE ■EVERYTIf lE OF- DEEPEST PERIL OR .DEFEND - HER- RIGHTfc ■■— . ■ ' T ' ' Tl ,) ' McDougall, .r. W. McNcmara, W- H. Miller , R.L. Modine, K. A. Parker, R. H. Patrick, K, B. Payne, G. G. Phillips, R. W. Polk, R. C. Powell, W. E. Redd, W. A. Scott, R. F. Smith, L, C. Thompson, P. ,S. Van Der Veer, R. L, Ward, G. T. Winiker, S. VVoodfin, J. H. Woodcock, S. E. Wetsel, L. E. n m ra C. V. l{olKrts, III ;.rf Sgl. First Class Privates APPOINTMENTS IN REGIMENT OF CADETS 1. All appoiiitriKMits of officers and noii-conimissioned officers in tile Regiment of Cadets heretofore in effect are revoked. ' 2. The following appointments in the Regiment of Cadets, effective Monday. ;! Fcliniar.v 1!).5S, and with relative rank and assignment as shown are announced: TO BE CADET CAPTAINS 1 West, J. C, Regimental Commander 8 Williams, A. M., Commander, Company F ' 2 Edgar, C. E. Ill, Commander, Second Battalion 9 Johnson, P. E., Regimental Adjutant (S-1) 3 Cuthrell, D. W., Jr., Commander, First Battalion 10 Johnston, M. B., Jr., Commander, Company C i Talle.v, E. II., Regimental Plans and Training Officer (S-3) 11 Poteet, J. E., Regimented Supply Officer {S-!,) 5 Ma.s.sey, T. K., Commander, Company A 1 ' 2 Bloom, G. E., Commander, Company B 6 Kidwell, W. K., Commander, Company E 13 McManus, R. G., Commander, Regimental Rand 7 Witt, S. H. Ill, Commander, Company D 1 Pai, D. H-C, Company C -1 Clarke, H. H. H., Company E 3 Criswell, R. L., S-1, First Battalion 4 Newcomt), F. L., S-S, Second Battalia 5 Corr, J. W., S-J,, First Battalion 6 Ro.ver, .1. P., Jr., Regimental Band 7 Peters, J. ()., Coni iany F TO BE CADET FIRST LIEUTENANTS 8 Harshaw, W. G., Jr., Company B 9 Yon, D. H., S-i, Second Battalion 10 Brown, S. N., Jr., Company D 11 Smyth, T. J., S-3, First Battalion VI Cosentino, I. A., Company A 13 Rice, J. D., S-1, Second Battalion 1 Gwathmey, L., Jr., C ' 2 Johnson, D. S., E 3 Kump, W. T., B ■t Holland, W. E., A 5 Yaun, W. W., Jr., Ban. 6 Lash, A. R., Jr., D 7 Jenkins, R. W., Jr., F 1 Sprinkle, H. B , E ' 2 Kornegay, B. H., 1 Kessler, W. B., Jr., A i MacWillie, I). M., Jr., E 1 Smith, M. A. H., Jr., A ■2 Phillips, J. A., Rand 3 White, F H., D i Irvine, M. M., Jr., E 5 Orrison, C. R., Jr., C 6 Maupin, M. W., F 7 Keiser, G. W., B 8 Gapenski, L. C, C 9 Sommers, R. A., E 10 Strunk, J. R., Jr., B 11 Breth, F. J., .1 1 ' 2 Monroe, J. T., Band 13 Heifer, D. J., D U Shepard, P. G., F 15 Camper, I). L., C 16 Lawson, R I)., E TO BE CADET SECOND LIEITENANTS 8 Culver, R. O., Jr., C 9 Williamson, S. L., Jr., E 10 Greathead, R. N. Ill, B 11 Hancock, F. S., A 1-2 Neglev, H. H., Ill, Band 13 Bennett, H. E., Jr., D 14 Spurrier, R. ¥.., F 1.5 Newland, W. T., Jr., C 16 Bark, P. L., Band 17 Payne, J. B. Ill, D 18 Evanusich, N. E., E 19 Doggett, G. B., B •20 Arthur, L. L., A ' 21 Menefee, M. F., Jr., F TO BE CADET REGIMENTAL SERGEANT MAJOR Kramer, L. A., Jr. TO BE CADET FIRST SERGEANTS 3 Adams, S. P., D 5 Irons, R. L., C 4 Roberts, C. W., F 6 Cavanaugh, F. B., Jr., Band TO BE CADET REGIMENTAL SUPPLY SERGEANT Eger, R. E. TO BE CADET COLOR SERGEANTS 1 Schmidt, J. F., Jr. 2 Vermillion, J. G. TO BE CADET SUPPLY SERGEANTS 3 Gravson, E. H., R 5 Rufhn, W. N., Jr., • ' 4 Haines, R. G., Jr., D 6 Holt, W. M., Jr., Rand TO BE C Wood, J. L., Jr., B Blanchard, M. F., A Chew, R. C, Jr., Band Rugh, J. I., D Lash, E. L. Ill, F Martin, R. J., Jr., C Tate, J. T., Jr., E Goode, J. D., R Johnson, P. T., Jr., .4 Hughes, T. E. C, Band Reyes, A., D Thomas, II. E. IV, F Vargosko, M. A., C Loop, N. E., E Willjurn, N. H., R ADET SERGEANTS 3-2 Garnett, J. A., .4 33 Bingham, R. I) , Bund 34 MacKenzic, J. B., D 35 Decker, K. D., F 36 Johnson, W. S., C 37 Lee, W. G. Ill, E 38 Fall, E. L., R 39 Bishop, A. O., Jr., A 40 McWane, P. D., Band 41 Bower, W. L., D 42 Woodman, J. B., F 43 Drake, W. S. Ill, C 44 Dreelin, D. P., E 45 Engels, J. L., Jr., B 46 Walker, D. T., .1 1 Coggin, T. E., D -21 ■2 Graves, L. R., Jr., E -2-2 3 Pettyjohn, D. R., C -23 4 Coughlin, J. J., .4 -24 5 Royster, D. T., Jr., B -25 6 Shirley, H. G., Band -26 7 Maddox, D. M., F -27 8 Tollev, L. E., C -28 9 Turalinson, J. H. Ill, E -29 10 Spivev, D. P., ' 30 11 Williams, M. B., Jr., A 31 1-2 Witschard, V. A., Band 3-2 13 Giles. W. O. HI, 33 14 Jarrett, J. II., ' 34 15 Parks, J. R., Jr., C 35 16 Goodwillie, J. G., E 36 17 Phillips, G. G., Jr., B 37 18 Shiner, P. T., .4 38 19 Olsen, J. C, Band 39 -20 Rotjin.son, 1). L.. D 40 TO BE C Thompson, T. F., Jr., F Horgan, J. A., Jr., C Davis, R. M., Jr., E Pittman, J. A., B Smith, J. A. Ill, A King, W. R., Rand Benner, C. A., Jr., D Powell, J. B., F Simpson, W. C, C Sauder, R. L., E Bis.sett, D. G., R Miller, G. P., Jr., A Brangan, G. L., Rand Messner, D. O., D Barr, J. H., F Graham, L. T., C Hein, R. A., E Anderson, F. L., B Smith, D. E., A Williams, T. II., Hand ADET CORPORALS 41 Ax, G. R., D 4-2 Seeley, J. W., F 43 Spence. W. E., Jr., C 44 Cressall, W. F., E 45 O ' Dell, J. R., R 46 Slattery, S. M., .4 47 Brewster, H. D., Jr., Rand 48 Stewart, J. T., Jr., D 49 Hararic, J. P., F 50 Hughes, P. R., C 51 Zimmerman, C. H., Jr., E oi Bagby, J. L., Jr., R 53 Hart, C. J., Jr., .4 54 Chri.stie, J. D., Rand 55 Murphv, R. C, D 56 Cole, W. B., F 57 Knowles, W. L., Jr., C 58 Hilliard, J. R., E 59 Huggins, W. F., B 60 Robert,son, E. IL, Jr., .4 2-2 Spragins, T. L., Jr., C -23 Keller, C. R.. E 24 Farmer, L. A., R 25 Parker, J. C, A 26 Kaye, R. J., D 27 Hence, G. R., • 7 Tompson, J. C, A Masotti, J. J. C Geis, R. W., hind Noves, R. L., I) MacArlhnr, D. E , F Smith, K. (;., C Reed, J. C, E Mvers, M. L. Jr. B .Martin, J. L., .4 Ross, R. J., D Mittendorf, G . H , Jr Blakemore, V A. Jr., Swihart, D. L , E Angolia, J. R. R Sewell, S. IL, A Wood, L. M., 1) Nebraska, W. T., F 61 DiCaprio, A., Rand 62 Spicuzza, T. J., D 63 Quinn, R. G., F 64 Bushey, J. R., Jr., C 65 Salaita, G. D., E 66 Scott, K. R., R 67 Dunlap, L. A., Jr. , A 68 Williamson, J. B., D 69 Powell, J. S., F 70 Herrmann, G. E., C 71 Duncan, D. K., E 72 Farrier, F. L., B 73 Greathead, J. R., A 74 Worst, B. K., D 75 Kramer, G. P., F 76 Fulton, J. IL, C 77 Fleet, C. R., E 78 Gianella, R. J., R 79 Carmine, L. G., D 80 Unger, J. C, F T £ CO PS SAl T€S Tf E 13 ' TEA l Op JMB NATION THE SPRING ' 4- ■ ' ■ ' fe X Mi ' ' -  -,. ' ■.- ■ — -ijw ' HIKE-1957 «.-. i.. -,e Army SUMMER CAMP Air Force Cadets going to class 19il CHARLES CATLETT KELLOGG A SALUTE TO CHARLIE KELLOGG Aftt-r three long years of devoted service as Presitlent of the Class of 1958, Charles Catlett Kellogg resigned from the Institute in the best interests of furthering his career in medicine. Charlie ' s name was absent from the rolls in the Fall of 1957 but not his memory in the hearts of his many friends and Brother Rats whf) had grown to know him so well. His loyalty to his school and classmates, his determined spirit, and his un- selfish and friendly personality won for him early in his cadetship the highest posi- tion of respect his Brother Rats could bestow upon him — that of President of his class. Charlie worked tirelessly at his job and was always willing to take time out to helj) a Brother Rat. This same unselfish and conscientious attitude was present in his cotistant efforts to improve the school, we know, he loved so dearly. When the class of 1958 gathers around the sentinel box in June for the last time to sing Aulfl Lang Syne, ( ' harlie will not be there, but there will be a vacant spot right in the center reserved for him, and the Class of 1958 will give its final Old ' eir in honor of their fraternity anil cemented friendships and also for Charlie, their classmate, friend, and lifelong Brother Rat. First Class Officers Stirling L. Williamson, Jk Prenidenl James ' . Mooke Vice Presitlent James M. Lowe Historian iS TONA m B 5T ' ■ ' ■ aT £ i inJ ! L£00RICAU EU£f FIRST CLASS HISTORY X or liM c liccn ni;i(lu:il il. (i cjui -.til voiir hooki. on can Idirn your iiiiifonn. ' oii (Mil loincl Ilia I wliicli cainc iiol easily lliroiigli many hours of study, hut ihonf is one lliiiig wliicli ymi caiiiiol il(slro. -, forget, or sell, ' ' ou would not trade the ex(K-ri 5ncc ' for aii lliiiifi ' ill llie world, ' ou are a rnernher of a elass, the elass, our elass, tlie T ' lass of l!t. K which will iiicasiire its profound success in the lives of tho.s - who compo. -d it from iiialrii ' illal ion to mat iiral ion lo nia ' iiificencc Oh, we can recile llial long list of incidents, events, and inornerits wfiir-h hav«- niade our cafletships humorous, informative, formative, and valuable, fjiit it is not lhfs .- details which have made our class (listinctl. - different. Our elass is different only Ix-eau.se of the individuals wiio compose it. In four years, the Kansas farmer ' s sun, the Texa.s rancher ' s son, the New ' ork businessman ' s son, and the Richmond lawyer ' s son shared a common experience. P ' irst, I hey became acutely group con.scious, but stxm, the group levelopcd a personality of its own. It began to plan. It began to strive. It began to think. It planned, strove, thought, not as so many tiny men each selfishly seeking hi.s own way, but it pressed forward with noble emulation to attempt to do those things better which many classes had done before us. It was a sultry, cloudy day on September 8, 19.54, when appro.xiriiately two hundred and eighty-five youths embarked on their perilous journey.s a.s rodent.s, and it was often to prove a rather sultry and stormy experience which was to cover .some nine months, three pair of heels, numerous demerits, two weekends, at least three million steps, and unrelenting frustration. There was not one among us who was not willing to admit that the cadre period was the most trying time of his life. That is, we were not unwilling to admit it until the entire old Corps came back. Surely, is would be easier after Thanksgiving. Surely, it would let up after Christmas. Surely, Easter would find us practically unnoticed, but it never happened. Ours was a world of get it in, drive around, hit ' em hard, and catch up with your Brother Rats. When we were not reeling from the piercing voice of upperclass discipline, we were victimized by the pointed criticism of the pro- fessors ' red pencils. What was lost in numerical strength was gained in spirit by what was to be the Class of 1958 It was definitely not a good year to be a rat I We had a losing football team. The Great Circle had not yet been abolished, and bloody Sunday was not just a nasty rumor. Contrary to what was then popular opinion. Finals did finally arrive and. with Finals, came Third Class privileges. We were to discover the next September that a privilege carries with it a responsiblity, but who could be concerned with something as serious as responsibility when our first class function, the Class Picnic, awaited us at scenic Goshen. ' The Class of ' 55 was graduated while visions of power danced in the heads of the Class of ' 58 It was now time to move as a class, think as a class, and assume the responsibilities of a class. What had nine months, shin splints, four tours of quarter guard, and two semesters of sheer misery gained us. In basic terras, we hail moved about fifteen feet, from the fourth stoop to the third stoop. Our power was concentrated in one rather limited area. We had survived and escaped the Rat Line only to acquire the respon- sibility for its administration. This proved to be a difficult and time-consuming job as any veteran of resurrection management will attest. The fall of 1955, our Third Class year, proved a crucial period for the Class. We had to draw together or become doomed to eventual failure. There was a remarkable simple solution, and we found it. Sometimes it took the form of a hello or a hand- shake, or a bull session. It wasn ' t a difficult procedure. We used a common vocabulary made up of such words as tattoo, CCQ. RRPBD. resurrection, gim. gross, running, and bone sheet. There was time for laughing and joking and getting to know you. N e respected our Brother Rats if for no other reason except that they had shared an un- forgettable experience with us. It was no comfort for us to know that that year the rats would again suffer through a bad football season. We suft ' ered too. AVe dreamed of that day when we could get the Pine Room or any place we wanted for our class parties which became an integral part of each hop weekend. Such social events were quite significant in welding the Class into a strong, functional machine. This machine was to have much work to do, and it did that work well. In the two years which were ahead of us, it was called upon to produce various and sparkling finished products such as a successful Ring Figure, a stunningly beautifid P£AHIN 5 ' FIRST CLASS HISTORY— (Continued) ring, an indomitable Corps and Class spirit, a fitting reign as the First Class, and well over a hundred admirable young men. As the Class of 1956 was graduated, our class abandoned the role of the enfant terrible and turned more maturely to formulating plans for that highlight of a eadetship second only to graduation. Ring Figure was to see our Class maturing as a thinking, planning and energetic personality, and the Third Class year ended with the project well under way. The return to the post in September of 1956 found our class a more refined and a more determined body. Relieved of the pressure of administering the Rat Line, all efforts were directed toward academic achievement and preparation to receive the long awaited class ring. The rose covered arch came nearer none too rapidly, and it was with a great sen.se of pri le that, on the night of November -23, 1956, we in turn stepped beneath the arch to receive that one tangible .symbol of our class and of our lives at the ' irginia Military Institute. Even our loss to ' PI on the gridiron could not dampen the spirit of the Class as we celebrated in the knowledge that it all came about through cooperation and maturation of both the individual and the Class. Spring found the Corps at odds with the Institute, and, for a short period of time, the Rat Line and the class system were abolished. Although the Corps cannot claim victory in the skirmish, it drew together and stood for what it considered right. That is admirable in any society. To the suprise of no one, the Spring Hike took on a new meaning for the Corps. It was a strenuous four-day encounter with the wilds of Rockbridge County, the cadre, the obstacle course, and the insects. Many even went .so far as to say that it was the first time they had ever been glad to return to the healthful and pleasant abode, barracks. At Finals, our Class, much smaller than it had been on that dreary September day in 1954, was much wiser having profited from success, failure, and experimentation. When the Class of 1957 was released from duty, it was our moment, and our personality, our thinking, moving, productive individual had become a man. For that last September journey to the Institute, it was raining. New cadets had embarked on their four years of trials and tribulations. Seconds were planning another Ring Figure. Thirds were concerned with di.scipling the rats. No, the Institute had not changed. The Institute changes gradually. Our Class had changed drastically in three years. The rats of 1954 were now corps officers, class officers, prominent athletes, club officers, distinguished students, and editors. We now knew what judgment is, and, using judgment, our primary efforts were directed at graduating. First, we studied. We administered. We played. We got the flu. AVe cheered a great football team to an undefeated .season. Corps spirit reached a new high for our eadetship. We were exalted and rewarded by a will to win, a strong line, and a talented backfield. Our team swept to victories in Florida, Pennsylvania, Richmond, Williamsburg, Lynchburg, and, finally Roanoke (on Thanksgiving Day). We were just plain proud. Our last spring on the hill found the normal variety of strange occurrences. The Sjjiing Hike came back to haunt us again. Hollywood took a hand in guiding the course of the Institute, and the result was a movie about VMI and the Mardi Gras, which was visited by the banrl and staff. Our thoughts were intently focused on one thing, gradu- ation. April came. May came. June came. Exams came. On June 10, 1958, our ui- dividual became many individuals. We left our totally different way of life never to return to it. The Class of 58 was graduated. We had tasted sorrow, defeat, happiness, satisfaction, discontent, and victory. We had gained knowledge, confidence, and intense pride. We were acutely aware of what the VMI had given us, and only the foolishly strong could deny a touch of sentimentality. A history of a class is doomed to certain failure. The story can only be told by the true individuals who go from VMI and exhibit those qualities of character, intellect, and personality which were developed there. Our respect for our school and for our class rises largely because we experienced regimentation and discipline to be a i)art of the Class of 1958 of the Virginia Military Institute. Each member of our class recalls the pep rallys, the dances, the resurrections, the victory over API, the rat math exam, po.st number three in mid-January, and the Gradu- ation Parade. We shared the.se experiences and many others, but, most of all, we remem- ber our class. It was, is, and shall be the Class of 1958. John Osborne Peteus, ' 58 FIRST Clk ' . ' R£5URI tSKkr MO Nfcb-tHVAoe = N ' S CARSATFJNALS ' MAH CN ' ' £ SHEET ' sound ADJOTANfS CALL WHOO 0(0 , CLASS LINWOOD LEROY ARTHUR Coleman Falls, Virginia Civil Engineuriug, Air Force — Private 4, 1, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2; American Society of Civil Engineers; Dis- tinguished Student 2; Distinguished Air Science Student; Basketball i, 3; Varsity Baseball i, 1; Lynchburg Club; President 1; Methodist Cluli; Monogram Minstrel; Officer of the Guard Association. With determination in his heart, Leroy decided to really put everything he had into his four full years at VMI. His wholehearted sincerity, desire to learn, and ability to make friends have put him in high esteem with all his Brother Rats. With Leroy ' s graduation one of the finest pitchers on the VMI baseball team will be lost. Although Leroy is undecided as to his immediate future, his Brother Rats feel confident that whatever he decides to do, he ' ll be a smashing success. As a plain old country boy. Leroy has certainly made an in dclible impression on both VMI and his classmates. Lee BRUCE HUDSON BAKER, JR. Salina, Kansas Civil Engineering. Air Force — Private 4, 1; Corporal 3, Sergeant 2; Captain, Rat Wrestling Team; Varsity Wrestling 3, 2, Co-Captain 1; Track 4, 3; American Society of Civil Engineers; Intramurals; Westminster Fellowship; Floor Committee; Armed Forces Club; African Bushmen ' s As- sociation. The Kansas Clod came to VMI as a very innocent soul, l)ut he was quickly converted into the Virginia Gentleman. Soon, he gained the name of Bush, and he has never been known to miss a party in four years. With the attribute also goes a winning personality that has gained him nuuiy friellcl in the Corps and Faculty. This winning pcrsonahty was lo.st on the fair sex until this year when Mister Smootli went to work looking for that perfect mate — good luck! Wlierewr Bush goes, goes the admiration of all his Brother Rats. Bush GENE STAFFORD BALDERSON Tibitha, Virginia English, Armor — Private 4, 1, corporal 3, Sergeant 2; Cudcl Staff; VMI Commanders; Glee Club accompanist; Timmin- Music Society, Director 2, President 1; English Societ ; Canterbury Club; Dean ' s .Advisory Council; Distinguished Student 1; Friday Afternoon Regular Touring Societj-. From the swamps of Eastern Virginia came Statt ' ord with a desire to successfully fulfill a life-long ambition for a Regular Army career. Hampered only by the fact that he has ahnosl no personality (he has never been known to smile). Gene Iki- managed to fail miserably in his chosen field while at M I Success, it is fondly hoped by his Brother Rats, may beam ingratiatingly on his charming face at some future date, but we rather doubt it. In the interim, at any rate, a discerning taste for the best in everything will classify him among the more illustrious of our classmates, and the last of the Big Spenders will make his weary way through the magic and anguish of life. Staft ' THE V. M. I. OF 1958 PAUL LESLIE BARK Harrisburg, Pennsylvania llisliiry. Armor — Private t, ( orpora! 3, Scrgoant i, Sr-r-orxi l ii ' iitcriaTit 1; Hop Coiiiinittce, Treasurer 1; Armed Forfe Clul); History Club; Westminster Fellowship; 1054 Ring Figure Committee; Blood Bowl; Turn-Out Start ' ; Rat Football; Rat Basketball; Track; Intrarnurals; Monogram Minstrel. Six Long years ago P. B. walked through the arch. For a while it looked as though General Hunter would have to come back and burn The Institute down again to get him out, but he finally made it. It has even been rumored that for a gradu- ation present he will be made a member of the faculty in the Spanish department. When he wasn ' t in his room trying to keep the Hop Committee out of debt, he could always be found in the phone booths talking to a certain little blonde from the Sera. This one factor has always kept him smiling. His future will certainly be a success no matter what he does; so best wishes to Paul and Butch as they begin the big ad- venture. Ape WILSON CALLCOTE BATTEN Washington, D. C. Biology, Infantry — Private i, 3, ' 2, 1; Glee Club; Cheerleader; ' irginia Academy of Science; Westminster Fellowship; .ludo Team 3, i, 1; Cross Country Team i, 3; Indoor Track and Outdoor Track i; Armed Forces Club; Floor Committee; Monogram Minstrel; 1957 Ring Committee; Photography Club; Washington Club. Bill cnlered The Institute with the desire to become a top- iiolc li ilii, lor. Now, after that long climb up the hill of Science, lie In slill determined to enter the Medical world. Nothing that he encountered in the Pre-Med Department could shake his desire to return to the Nation ' s Capitol. After his graduation, Rabbit will not be forgotten. Many people will miss his ever willing, helping hand, and others will remember him as one of those who led us in cheers for our un- defeated football team. Rabbit lAMES MITCHELL BEAMER Etobicoke, Ontario Civil Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, ■3. 1, Corporal 3; Rat Cross Country; Indoor Track; Varsity Track; Newman Club; The Cadet Sports Staff; American Society of Civil Engi- neers; Editor of the Ainuu l Report ' i; Chairman of the Execu- tive Committee; Armed Forres Club; O.G.A.; Ring Committee Treasurer; Class of 1941 Award i; Distinguished Student. Doc Beamer, born a Yankee, raised as a Rebel, and living as a foreigner, brought to The Institute an accumulation of unique philosophies. Jim ' s thoughts of Medicine were altered by Doc who showed him the way to the brotherhood of Civil Engineers. The optimistic Punch with stars in his eyes, found himself wearing stars on his sleeves and leaves at VMI an outstanding record. On occasion the Beams tore into town for a beer, for a girl, and finally to acquire ownersliip of the booming metropolis. Jim Beam ' s aim is to express his appreciation of the lust for life and above all to share this witli others by becoming a noveli.it. Jim Beam jiK BOMB [■ tftMfc _ . _ ■ CLASS HARRY EARL BENNETT, JR. Norlolk, Virginia History, Air Force — Private 4, 3, 2; Second Lieutenant 1; Armed Forces Club, Secretary i. President 1; Monogram Minstrels; Glee Club; History Club; International Relations Club; Floor Committee; Pilots Club; Horizontal Lab. 3, i, 1. The shortest and almost roundest man of our Class is none other than Earl Bennett. No other person at VMI laughs, jokes, or picks up the spirit of the Corps anymore than Earl. You can be sure there is never a serious moment in his life out- side his studies, and no one could enjoy life more than he. The biggest problem of Earl ' s life is to decide on his life ' s work. He is torn between becoming a Texas businessman or a tlyboy. There is no doubt that Earl will succeed in anything he chooses due to his fine personality. Earl has decidedly been an outstanding contribution to the Class of 1958. The Earl of Bennett CHARLES WILLIAM BEST, JR. Norlolk, Virginia Electrical Engineering; Air Force — Private -i, 1, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2; American Institute of Electrical Engineers 2; Armed Forces Club 2; Tidewater Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Officer of the (iuard Association. Charlie is another one of the boys who came to VMI from Norfolk because it happened to be the fad that year. He picked Electrical Engineering as his major for he had heard that it was the hardest course. Since then he has done very well in E.E. and in keeping everybody informed on how hard it is. During his second class year, Charles had the distinction of being the only guy in barracks to get penalty number one. Charles, known by many as the animal, has been tamed by a little Miss from Norfolk and is now at the caging stage. Charlie GEORGE WILLIAMS BISHOP III Grundy, Virginia Klectrical Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2, Second Lieutenant 1; Glee Club; American Insti- tute of Electrical Engineers; Tiirn-Ouf Staff; 1!)58 Ring Figure Music Committee; Floor Committee; Pilots Club; Armed Forces Club; Southwest Virginia Club. Duke, as he is known to everyone, came to Ml in the fall of 1954 from the mountainside town of Grundy, Virginia. Climbing ever upward, he quickly rose to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. He is known throughout barracks for his flashing .smile and ready wit. However, his greatest acconii)lishnK ' nts have been of AMOR!! It has often been .said that Dvikc changes girls as often as he changes his socks. ( Once e ery week!) After four years and tliree summer schools, we bid adios to Duke, and we feel sure that he could never be less than the best in whatever he does. Duke THE V. M. I. OF 1958 GORDON EMERSON BLOOM Falls Church, Virginia Klc,lric-,il V.uti ' invrnuti. Air Kcnc - l ' riv;ih- K orii..nil . ,, ScTgcarilamI Siipjilv ScrKi ' Miil ■, ' , Ciipl.-iin 1; Ijilraiuiirals; (.I.-.: Club; Nevvniiui Chili; Aiiicririiii Insiiliilc .,1 KlcrtHral Kn jl- neers; Executive Ci)iiiniillci- ci! Ihc Religious ( ' ouiieil; I ' ilol Club; 1958 Ring Figure CoMUuittee; Co-Cliairuian of Iiivila- tions Committee. There are times to be serious and times for [jartyiiig and Gordon can do both. His record shows his seriousness toward both military and academic studies. His ready wit and con- genial personality made trying moments easier for his Brother Rats during their four-year sentence. Gordon ' s main objec- tives were to make friends, start a military career and tie the knot with that special little girl back home. He succeeded in Ihc Hrst two and only lime will IcU of the latter. (lood hick in all you do (lordiin. We know you ' ve got a bright future. Gordie FRANCIS E. BOEGGEMAN, JR. Queens Village, Long Island, New York History, . rmor — Private 1, ;i. -i. 1; Xewniaii Club; History Cluli; Armed Forces Club; Officer of the Guard .Vssoeiation; Inlramurals; Coal Pile 1. The Boeg came to us frcm Yankee land on that eventful September day in 1954. Shocked beyond imagination, he soon regained his composure and became accustomed to the ways of The Institute. One of the better exponents of the L.A. life, much of his valuable time was spent crawling out of the sack and back in again. Now with the party over, he seems destined for bigger and better things. We will always remember this lanky ' Yankee as an easy-going, tun-loving guy whose success in life is sure to be as big as his heart. Boeggie JOSEPH MATTHEW BOZE, JR. Anniston, Alabama Physics, Artillery — Private 4, ' i, 1, Corporal 3; Glee Club; American Institute of Electrical Engineers; American Institute of Physics; Armed Forces Club; Rifle Team; Pilots Club; Ring Figure Committee; Bomb Start ' ; Canterlniry Club; Deep South Club; Intramurals. .Talk came to us from the Rebel State of Alabama and biought «ith him the friendliness and congenial personality as will as the fun loving spirit that will cause him to never be lorgotten by his Brother Rats. His escapades will ever be remembered in the annals of the history of The Institute and most undoubtedly will remain original throughout the years. The last one to ever admit that he had found a home at ' MI. he always found a way to escape from its grasp every weekend and charm the belles of the neighboring girls ' colleges. AVith this congeniality and envious ability to make friends combined with a serious sense of responsibility about matters of im- portance, .Jack is looked upon as the one who will go far and get the most of it on the way. .lack BOMB CLASS ALBERT LESTER BRAMBLE Noriolk, Virginia Electrica! Engineering, Artillery — Private 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Methodist Club: Rifle Team 3, J; Tidewater Club; American Institute of Electrical Engineers. Easy going and mild tempered best describes the boy who came from Norfolk to battle with VMI ' s hardest course. While at VjMI, Bert found it difficult to choose between two great loves, the E. E. Lab and the Liquid Lunch; and, while maybe a little more time was spent in the former, the latter found its way closer to Bert ' s heart. His Brother Rats could always count on Bert when in need, and, if there were an award given to the person who never incurred the wrath of anyone or never lost the friendship of a single person during his cadet- ship, Bert would surely win it in a walk. Bert SAMUEL NEWBERN BROWN. JR. Richmond, Virginia Ci il Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2, First Lieutenant 1; Armed Forces Club; Methodist Club, Richmond Club, Roanoke Club; American Society of Civil Engineers; Cadet Waiter; 1958 Ring Committee; Dis- tinguished Military Student; Dirty Dozen. From Richmond matriculated the Neubs in the fall of ' 54 with but one aim in mind and that was to get a B.S. in Ci il Engineering. He has certain]}- fulfilled this ambition and more, l)ecoming ' 58 ' s first member of the faculty. Always with a smile and a happy-go-lucky altitude, Neubie will be remeniljcred by all his many friends in the Class, especial!} ' for his glorious weekend of Thanksgiving of 1956. It has been rumored and from good sources that Neubie would much rather fly than Neubie ROBERT WHITNEY BURNS, JR. Randolph AFB, San Antonio, Texas Electrical Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2, First Lieutenant 1; Glee Club; Armed Forces Club; Monogram Minstrel; Var.sity Swimming 4, 3, ' 2; Varsity Track 4, 3, i; Monogram Club: Pilots Club; . mcrican Institute of Electrical Engineers; International Relations Club; The Cadet Staff; 1957 Ring Committee, Canterbury Club; Florida Club; Deep South Club; Texas Clul : Floor Committee. Bobljy ventured to The Institute in 1953 from Boiling AFB and (kf ided that he liked it so much that he would stay an extra year! As an electrical engineer he ' d make a good English major. Bobby doesn ' t confine his talents to academics, athletics, and the miUtary— as can be testified by his weekly visits to the nearby girls ' schools. W ' e were glad to find out that B-Bar lias an excuse for the tall tales he tells; he ' s originally from Texas. Like father like son, our bo - will pursue the life of the . ir Force Officer with the help, of course, of a gorgeous young Blonde from Eglin AFB. B-Bar THE V. M. I. OF 1958 HERBEBT HAMBLY BUTT. JB. Williamsburg, Virginia Ilisldi-v. Iiif:inlr.v- I ' rivMic t, ( ' (irponil :i, I ' ri :ilc ' 2. I; |- ' lo..r ( ' ,) ' iUcc, IIcip ' ( ' (miTiiiltcc; Aruiccl Korrcs Clijl,; Arncrifaii Sdricty (if Civil KiiKiiiccrs; History Cliili; Ollircr ol ' IIm- Guard AssocintiiiTi; Iritrainiinils; M(ino(;rnrii Miiislri-I; IMcmd Howl; Rifle Tcatii. IIerl is 111.- man ill barracks wlio lias sold cvy rytliiiK, ' IVoin cold pizzas to motli eaten straiglit pants, V ' MI ' s answer to a general store, movie theater, zoo and entertainer. From hypnotism to training rabbits for his magic craze, Herb has always found something to occupy his time. He lias even been known to squeeze some studying into his busy schedule. A college education is a luxury for Herb and really not a neces- sity, for his imagination we feci, will surely make him a million. Herb DAVID LEWIS CAMPER Covington, Virginia Civil Engineering, Armor — Private 4, 3, Sergeant i; .Vnieri- can Society of Civil Engineers; Cadet Staff; Armed Forces Club; Cadet Waiter; Mike ' s Club. The good people of Covington must have breathed a sigh of relief on that dreary September morning when Little Dave left for The Institute. The Rat Line temporarily curtailed his activities, but he lost no time in reveahng his true colors as one of tlie old time party boys. Dave is known for his love of good iiiiisir, especially the driiiiis. 1 luring hi Sccdiid ( las year Dave decided to embrace the iiKui- serious aspects of cadet life, and he turned his attention toward leadership in a can. He has done well in this, liut in spite of his stripes, his many friends remained loyal to him. King ARTHUR CARNEVALE, JR. Saratoga Springs, New York Klectiical Engineering, .Vir Force — Private 4, 1, Corporal 3: Sergeant ' 2: Rat Wrestling; Glee Club; Rifle Team 3; Pilots Club; Company Representative to O.G.- .; Cadet Waiter: Barracks Electrician; . rmed Forces Club; American Institute of Electrical Engineers; li)58 Ring Committee; Blood Drive Committee. When Art entered VMI in the fall of 54 a new chapter was to begin in his life and that of The Institute. Whether he was fixing the lights in barracks or in the backroom of Steves, .Vrt ' s sense of humor was prevalent. His Mona Lisa smile which became famous at the Ring Figure Party is known by all. W ' hatever he does upon departing from The Institute, whether it is in the Air Force or private industrv, he will always liave a place in the halls of VMI. Art BOMB CLASS ALEXANDER MALLORY CLARKE Richmond, Virginia Physics, Artillery — Private 4, ' 2, 1, Corporal 3; Glee Club; Rat Cross Country, Track Team 3; Armed Forces Club: American Society of Civil Engineers; American Institute of Physics; Amateur Radio Club, Secretary ' 2, 1; Circulation Manager and Business Manager of Cadet; Distinguished Military Student; Richmond Club; Officer of the Guard Association. Alex came to VMI from Richmond with a chip on his shoulder in the Rat Line and a step ahead of his Brother Rats in the classroom. Never a man to spend the weekend in barracks when there is an Honor Roll furlough or weekend left, Alex has shown that even the Physics majors have time for girls and parties. With his shy smile and smooth talk, he will be remembered by all the surrounding girls ' schools for years to come. Alex will surely succeed in the future as a result of his driving ambition. Alex CARL MASON CLARK Crewe, Virginia Civil Engineering, Artillery — Private -t, 3, 2, 1; Methodist Club; American Society of Civil Engineers; Indoor Track 4, Outdoor Track 4; Southside Virginia Club; Blood Bowl Team; Cadet Staff, Assistant Circulation Manager ' 2, Circulation Manager 1. In September of 1954 Carl came to VMI from the small Southside Virginia town of Crewe. It seems that Carl ' s main interest in life along with his education is someone named Terry. Of course he ' s always been a man with the girls, but we ' re sure this one has him hooked for good. Carl will always be remembered for his booming voice which could frequently be heard as he shouted a greeting to one of his Brother Rats or many friends in barracks. We ' re all sure that he will con- tinue to be a booming success throughout life. Crewe HENRY HOLMES HUNTER CLARKE Whaleyville, Virginia English, Armor — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant -2, f ' irst Lieutenant 1; Glee Club; Floor Committee; Track; English CluV ; Fencing Team; Distinguished Military Student. When not engaged in guerrilla warfare in the room witli liayonet fixed between his teeth and rifle ready for action Hunter can usually be found in the sack. However, known lor his avid interest in sports. Hunter (sometimes known as Combat Ready Clarke ) can usually be found a fter drill jiarticipating in Intramurals for E Co. Dispite his D.M rating and chance to go Regular . rmy, ole Combat prefers, at present, to finish in Law School and then try six months ot Army life. About every Saturday, Hunter can be found on the highway to Lynchburg. Whate er he decides to do, we arc sure that Hunter will succeed as he has here at The Institute. Combat THE V. M. I OF 1958 BOMB JOHN WILLIAM CORE Richmond, Virginia Chemistry, Arniar- Private 4, f ' cirponil . ' i, Scrtjcarit , ' , I ' lrst Lieutenant 1; Rirluncml f ' lnli; Tnick i: Anicrir-iri (licMiiral Society, Serrctarv-Trcasiircr, IVrsiilcrit; Merck Irnlcv Award; James I.nuis Ildwc Awaril; Arnieil Forees Cluli; Ijitramnrals; Head Cadet Waiter; Disti.iKuislied Student; Honor Court: Dislinguislied Militarv Student; Cadet l-ilirarv Assistant; ir i( .v niio Amoiiy Stmlcnts i,i Amerirnn Callrurs anil fni- persities; Losers Cluli, I ' resident; Friday afternoon Ki-f, ' nlar Touring Society. Has anyone got a raegaplionei ' Tljis sliows only a small part of Bill ' s famous go-get- ' em spirit. Wlieii lie arrived four long years ago, he had made up his mind to Ijurn a new path here and that is exactly what he has done. Bill has ranked first in his chemistry section since his arrival and also he has struggled long hours with his helpers in the Crozet Supper Club. Although Bill claims to be President of the Losers Clul), a loser lie isn ' t. You only have to look at the records to justify this. Kver since his Rat Year Bill has had more than his share of Academic Awards for excellency. As well as being the favorite student of the Chemistry Department, he has thrived in Barracks life and in his social and civilian activities. He will always be remembered with respect and admiration. Bill ITALO AMERICO VINCENZO COSENTINO Seneca Falls. New York vil Engineering; Artillery — Private 4, Sergeant ' 2, Second utenant 1; Football; Track; Intramurals; Newman Club; Civi Lieutenant i, io Jloim, xiiier,, iiiiiinnuifti . i n iiiaii viui , American Society of Civil Engineers; Distinguished Student; Distinguished Military Student; Blood Bowl; Yankee Club. From Far above Cayuga ' s Waters came this Yankee gentleman with the famous international name. Outstanding in all phases of VMI life, Cosie ' s continual initiative, determination, and sincerity in pursuing military, athletic, and academic achievement has molded him into an inspi- rational figure recognized by all. In the entertainment world, Snorkel, has made his mark as a miniature, international playboy. His internationalism is ending, for he went down swinging at Ebbet ' s Field. Cosies .selling abilities have rocked many an individual, but his true endeavors lie in the hope of having fields of black gold gr eater than those of Jet Rink. Cosie WILLIAM CLAIBORNE COUPLAND, JR. Norfolk, Virginia History, Armor— Private 4, 3, -2. 1; Varsity Basketball 4. 3. 2, 1, Co-Captain Basketball ' 2; Monogram Club; Rat Cros.s- Country 4; Canterbury Club: Tennis Team -2; History Club; Officer of the Guard Association; Football Statistician: 5 Year Club. Coup came to VMI from the City by the Sea with a distinct dislike for the mountains. However, the sailing cadet held up through more adversities than Virginia has mountains, and he really made a name for himself. Probably best known for his basketball exploits (he was one shining light in an otherwise dismal season). Coup also had the reputation of being a Rat Daddy . To couple this with a sincere friendliness for everyone. Coup will be hard to to|) in any field. Monk - CLASS JAMES WILLIAM COWAN Lakewood. Ohio Physics, Air Force — Private 4, 3, i, 1; American Institute of Physics; Physics Club; Westminster Fellowship; Yankee Cluli ; Assistant Guidon Bearer; Officer of the Guard Association; Swimming Team 4, 3, i; Baseball Team -1, 3, 2, 1; Glee Club. Jim, a Northern bred lad, is a fine example of what the South tries to do for a Yankee. The South has slowed him down a liit and shown him what true chivalry is, but he ' s still a Yankee at heart. Easy to work with, he has a quick temper to match his Irish blood but a quicker laugh that has won for him many friends. Best of luck to you, Jim, and keep those flaps down. Jim REYNOLDS LEHOY CRISWELL Memphis, Tennessee Civil Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant ' 2, First Lieutenant 1; Swinnniiig Team 4; Golf Team 4, 3; Armed Forces Club; Tuni-Oiit Stalf ; Timmins Music Society; Glee Club; Librarian 3, President 1, Secretary i; Texas Club, Vice President 1; American Society of Civil EngiTieers, Mono- gram Minstrel, Director 1; Commanders; Biimb St.ilV; King Committee of 1958; Cadet Manager of Post Excliaiigc; Blood Bowl; Distinguished Air Science Student; Yahoo (iiants. President. Activity and responsibility, these are the main attributes of Reynolds (Cris) Criswell. Few individuals have passed through VMI doing and being as many things as Cris If there is something you want done or need to know, Cris is the man to see. His attitude and sincerity have made him one of the most dependable men within Limits Gates. Along with these characteristics, his humor and talent make him a pleasant person to be around. His ability to think, reason and get along with people will play an important part in his life endeavors. Cris RICHARD OTIS CULVER, JR. Hopewell, Virginia Physics, V. S. Marine Corps — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant ' 2, Second Lieutenant 1; American Institute of Physics; Cap- tain Pistol Team 2, 1; Who ' s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Unii ' ersities;Jiomh Thrower (of sorts). The beaming round face of R. O. Culver has been seen in many places; behind a rifle at the National Matches, pro- ducing a prize winning score; under a Marine Corps helmcl at Summer Camp, and later under a garrsion cap as he time and again went forward to receive the award as first-stand man; in late study halls making faces at a Physics problem; and quite often lit by the light reflecting from the blast of an oversized bomb. It will continue to beam in the year.s follow- ing graduation and will continue to mask the ability and determination w hich have brought him well-earned rewards and which will continue to do so. Dick THE V. M. I. OF 1958 JOHN THOMAS CUNNINGHAM III Roanoke, Virginia Prc-Medic-al, I niaiilry— Private i, 1, Corporiil :i, S(-rt ' (;.-iiit - i Rat Football 4; Iruioor Track; Sprlriy Football 4; Outdoor Track; Varsity Football 3; Varsity Suijiioiinf, ' 4, 3, 1, Co- Captain 1; Monogram Club; Virginia Acadciny of Science; Roanoke Club: Club 132. Ham ' s great personality and sense of humor have won him many friends dming his four years at VMI. First a C.E., second a tweety and lastly a Pre-Med, Jack tried them all and picked Pre- led as his choice. Because of .Jack ' .s drive and determination, we all know that he will make a good medicine man. An athlete in every sense of the word, Ham has been known to break the sound barrier in the swimming pool. At the present Jack has his eyes on two things, graduation and marriage. We know you don ' t need it Ham, but best of luck in everything. Ham DONALD WILLIAMS CUTHRELL, JR. Richmond, Virginia English, Artillery — Private 4, Corporal 3, First Sergeant -2, First Battalion Captain 1; Glee Club, Armed Forces Club; Cadet Start ' , lilitary Editor; Ring Committee, Fencing Team 2; DistiiiKuislicd Military Student; English Society; Richmond Club; M ' ho ' s ll ' ho Among Students in American Colleges and Unirersilifs; Friday Afternoon Regular Touring Society. To attain a high level of achievement in almost eveiy phase of cadet life while excelling in one phase, the military, is a goal set by many but reached bj ' few. Don, who staunchly main- tains that he is the original winner of the Good Guy . ward, has reached that goal set for himself over thiee years ago. He has maintained an outstanding academic record, a high level of performance in many extra-cuiricular activities, and a brilliant military standing from Private to Captain. In addition, he has remained a friend and influence to all that knew him. Oot PAUL ROWLAND DAVIES Joliel, Illinois History, . rmor — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Officer cf the Guard -Association; Cadet Circulation StafT 2, Advertising Manager 1; History Club; Company Clerk; Methodist Club; . rmed Forces Club; Little Gym Ring Figure Committee; Pilots Club. Paul came to u? from Joliet, Illinois and soon became one of us. . lthough he is an L.A. and spends much of his tinre in the sack, lie has .shown us this year that he has ambition, drive, arrd tlic ill to be a success in life. Although Paul didn ' t date much when lie first got here, he since has come out of his shell some- what. As of now Paul hasn ' t decided on his definite career in which to devote his talents, but we are sure that whatever his field or endeavor, he will come out on top. Buck BOMB CLASS ION WESTON DAY Lynch, Kentucky History, Armor — Private 4, ' 2, 1, Corporal 3; General Com- mittee; Monogram Club; International Relations Club; History Club; Varsity Football i, 1; Rat Football; Tennessee- Kentucky Club; Southwest Virginia Club; Foundation Com- mittee; Class Advisory Committee; Cazootie Club. Benny is one of the most popular individuals in his class. He liails from the State of Kentucky, and it is hard to find a person with as much state pride as he possesses. In the four years Ben has been at The Institute he has compiled a very enviable record. In addition to being a top- notch football player, he has been very active in sc holastic work and extra curricular activities. A very level-headed individual, Ben ranks in the upper lialf of his class. There is no doubt that he will reach the top, for he has the necessary qualities within his make-up. Benny HOWARD YATES DEAN Radford, Virginia Pre-Medical, Artillery — Private i, i, 1, Corporal 3; Honor Court 3, 3, President 1; President Canterbury Club; Football 4; Wrestlinsr 4; M ' hn ' s KVio Anuinij Sliiilenis in American Ciil- leijcs and CnircrxHicx: Virf, ' inia .Vradoiny of Science; Religiou.s Council; Southwest Virginia Club; Cadet Waiter. Coming from the booming town of Radford, Virginia, Hydie was the quiet, reserved type. But after one year in 488 and his two roommates this was all changed, and he really proved himself a gang leader in his many ventures at Fori Sill Summer Camp. After he leaves tlie liallowcd walls of VMI, he will settle down to become the old, quiet, family man. Kveryone will miss Hydie and his Grand Central Slalinn Information Center, and everyone in the Class (jf 11I.5H i proud of the fine job he has done as President of the Honor Court. Hydie ' s roommates will never forget his 4 PM door opening and his long jaunts across the room to reach his comfortable chair. If the chair had been misplaced, there was always the window bars to catch his fall. Hydie STEPHEN MICHAEL DELICH. JR. Palmerton, Pennsylvania Chemistry, Infantry— Private 4,3, ' 2,1; Newman Cluli; Ameri- can Chemical Society 1; Officer of the Guard A.ssociation; Rat Football Team Manager 3; Varsity Football Team Manager •i: Cadet Waiter; Musket Team; Little Gym Committee; Yankee Club. Steverino came to us fresh from the Zinc City ol Pennsylvania, and it didn ' t take him too long to catch on his Rat year because he spent most of his time operating out of the hospital. His third class year brought him out of hiber- nation and into the Corps where he has been ever since. Steve is probaVjly best known around barracks for his towel carrying ability on the gridiron during time out. We know that Steve is a gentleman despite his many stories. He has given us many lauglis, and we all cherish him as a true friend. Steverino THE V. M. I. OF 1958 GEORGE BROOKE DOGGETT Richmond, Virginia ir[ or;il :I; Di.stin iiishfd ie l K.,rccs r|„b; Itirli- Ilistory, Artillerj — Private +, i, 1, ( ' ■ Militaiy Student; Hat Foothall; An inond Club; Glee Club. Richmond is noted for many famous people, and not tlie least of which is Toad. Hi.s pleasing personality has earned for him many life-long friends at VMI. From Philadelphia to Te.vas his sharp wit and keen sense of humor have made a lasting impression on all the pco[)le that he has met. Brooke is sure to be a success in whatever he undertakes, i. e., the . rmy. Knowing Brooke has been an enjoyable e.vperience that none 1)1 his iiriither Rats regret or will forget. Handsome will always have a host of friends throughout life because he is one of the most down-to-earth and likeable guys around. Toad JOHN LEWIS DRAKE Irvinglon, New York Chemistry, Air Force — Private -1, 3, ' 2, 1; Rat Swimming; .Judo Team; American Chemical Society; .Judo Advertising; Othcer of the Guard . ssociation; Intramurals, 2nd Class Foot- ball Team; Yankee Club; Armed Forces Club. The stamp of success has marked John ' s progress tlirough ' MI. Being able to adapt himself to any particular situation is a trait which .John has always possessed. Extra activities (athletics and scholarship) have all been dominant in .Johnny ' s lite at VMI. He is always on top, or with spirit, courage and determination, striving to get there. Johnny has no worries, for success will continue to follow him. Bear WILLIAM BERNARD DRAPER. JR. Roanoke, Virginia History, . rmor — Private 4, a, ' 2, 1; J. V. Rifle Team; Varsity Rifle Team; . rmed Forces Club; Roanoke Club; Grand High- est Order of the Owls; Methodist Club; Chairman of 1957 Ring Figure Banquet Committee; Guidon Bearer; Officer ol the Guard .Association. Bill, one of the Shenandoah ' s blue bloods, over the past five years has displayed a true Southern hospitality and chivalry and an amazing ability to choose avenues of least resistance. His cleverness in the art of running the block has extended his First Class privileges from the time he was a Rat. AVe cannot forget his sincerity and generosity, which are bound to make bim successful in any walk of life. Bill - BOMB CLASS ROBERT PAUL DUKER Burlington, Iowa History, iDrantry — Private 4, 1, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2; Swimming Team -t, 3; Track Team 4; Flying Club; Armed Forces Club: Newman Club; International Relations Club; Distinguished Military Student; Officer of the Guard Associa- tion; History Club. Iowa ' s only representative in the Class of 1958 came to VMI to become a soldier. After mastering his tactics, he em- barked on the Madison Campaign , was out-maneuvered by a fine Pennsylvania girl and has agreed to terms that will be signed in June. Despite this, he has become a D.M.S. and will go Regular jump and ranger schools, mountain, jungle, swamp, and wife war fare! Beside breezing through the academics, he is the only man in barracks to find a loophole in the Blue Book and exchange 10-6-30 for 5-1-5. Looking ahead we see nothing but success for Bob in any career he chooses to pursue. Bob WILLIAM DOUGLAS DUNN Ahoskie. North Carolina l ' re-: Iedical, Artillery— Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Rat Football; Track 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Virginia Academy of Science; Westminster Fellow- ship; Cadet Waiter; Officer of the Guard Association. From the swamps of North Carolina, leaving a life of leisure and a misspent youth, came a cute little stud to join the ranks of Virginia ' s honorable youths. Bill Dunn, following in the footsteps of his reknown t ' nclc (athlete and alumnus), was soon to distinguish himself. His extra-curricular activities extend from Mary Baldwin College to the athletic fields of rival colleges, dating the best and walking ofi ' with Southern Conference medals. A real companion, fitting into every situation. Bill is destined to go far in the field of Medicine. Bill CHARLES ERNEST EDGAR III Mobile, Alabama Civil Engineering, Infantry — Private 4, Corporal 3, First Sergeant ' 2, Second Battalion Commander 1, Superior ROTC Cadet .Award 2; Distinguished Military Student 1; 2nd Stand Ft. Belvoir Engineer Summer Camp; n7(o ' .s ' Who Amoiui Shidents in American Colleges and I ' nirersilien 1; . merKaii Society of Civil Engineers, Vice President 2; Floor Committei Hop Committee; Vice President 1; . rnied Forces Club; Dei p South Club; Canterburv Club; Bomb Staff, .Imiior Editoi - ' Class of 1958 Ring Committee; Rifle Team; Pistol Team Dirty Dozen. From the Queen City of the Gulf State came the Lilliputi m General, small in stature but large in ideals and ambition.. Ernie, one of the smallest Battalion Commanders in Ml history, was probably given the rank not only for his abilil but to keep from being trampled by the stalwart giants nl Delta Company. He was one of the few who can eat enough for three but not weigh enough for one. It has been rumored he is 99% vocal cords. Ernie has studied hard in J.M. ' s courses and has decided upon a career in the Corps of Engi- neers. If he builds bridges as well as he has made his way through VMI, the Army will never get its feet wet. Ernie THE V. M. I. OF 1958 A ' —j NICHOLAS PETER EARNEST II Front Royal, Virginia llisldry, Ar-riior— Private 4, a, i, 1; (ilcc Clul) I, :i; Kiit WrcsUiiig !•; Wirsity Wrestling 3, i, 1; Westiriin ler Fellr.u- sliip; Traek 4, 3; Advertising Staff of BrjMB 1. Pete eame from Front Royal to VMI witli the idea that military life would not be difficu lt but would be one big ball. He has changed his ideas somewhat since that time; however, his personality has not suffered in the transition. Pete will l}e rcniemliered by all of us at VMI for the numerous contri- liutions ho has made to the school plus his cheerful an l pleasant attitude. We know that Pete will be just as successful in future life as he was here as a cadet, although we doul)t if a military career is exactly what he has in mind. Pete NICK E. EVANUSICH Oakmont, Pennsylvania History, Armor— Private 4, ■i, 1, Corporal 3; Varsity Football 4, 3, 2, I; Monogram Club; History Club, Foundation Com- mittee; Class Advisory Committee; Newman Club; Officer of the Guard Association; Cazootie Club. Nick, upon arriving at VMI from the Keystone State, alreadj ' possessed many of the qualities necessary for achieving success but was not satisfied and continued to add to those attribulc ' i ihiring his four years here at The Institute. The result of the additions is a well-rounded and highly capable individual. Nick was an outstanding and valuable member of the Big Red for four years. He will always be remembered as a guy able to have a good time and still maintain a high academic standing. Nick has many plans for the future, Ijut of course Peggy is the first and foremost of them all. Sonny ' LOUIS AARON FARMER Fries, Virginia Civil Engineering, Infantry — Private 4, -2, 1, Corporal 3; Monogram Club — Vice President 1; Armed Forces Club: Southwest Virginia Club; . merican Society of Civil F ngi- neers; Wrestling 4; Football 4, 3, , Co-Captain 1; HoniT Court; Distinguished Military Student, Who ' s iVho Amdiui Students in American Colleges and Universities. The only people who knew about Fries, Virginia, were thc natives, until all of a sudden Lou came swinging out of the little hollow in the Southwest Virginia hills, ready to take on the world and The Institute with his broad grin. Always quiet and cautious, the big man in the center of the line soon acquired a cultured eye for the best in parties and the fair sex and became a staunch member of the Spring Fiu-lough Florida Club. High in the ranks of our classes of Civil Engineers, Lou will certainly pave a long straight road in life, ready to travel anywhere at anytime as one of our best friends. ■•Lou BOMB CLASS MARTIN CHARLES FISHER Civil ETigineeriiig. Artillery — Private 4, 3, i, 1; Football Team 4, 3, i, 1; N ' ewman Club, Secretary i; Tidewater Club; American Society of Civil Engineers; Armed Forces Club; Ring Figure Committee of 1954; Glee Club. Marty returned to the Institute after spending a two-year hitch with Uncle Sam. ISIost of this time was spent in the Far East. He returned with many tales of wine, women, and more women 1 One of Buzz ' s boys from the Class of ' 55, he is a member of the Big Red team. His great personality and love of a party will follow him always, and whether one of I ' ncle Sam ' s boys or regular civilian, we are confident that success will keep up with Marty wherever he goes. ' Marty ' •rUM CHOR FU Hong Kong. B. C. C. Pre-Medical, .Vrmor — Private 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Varsity Tennis 4; Soccer 3, i, 1; .Judo ' 2, 1; Intramurals; Virginia Academy of Science; Armed Forces Club; Officer of the Guard A.ssociatioTi ; Astronomy Club; International Relations Club. Knowing Fu has been indeed a broadening experience, both in and out of the Biology Building; for with the ordinary personality he combines geniality and understanding which has brought together two different ways of life. His stead- fast devotion to achieving a Medical career hasn ' t dampened by any means an enthusiasm for VMI, nor has it concealed a delightful attitude toward Hfe. Yum WILLIAM ALBERT FULLER, JR. Lynchburg, Virginia History, Armor — Private 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Rat Indoor Track; Rat Outdoor Track; Judo Club; Armed Forces Club; Bomb and 58-Gun Salute Committee; Officer of the Guard Association. Bill claims that he entered Vill in the Fall of 1954 as the result of temporary insanity. The true L. A., Bill spends most of his free afternoons in the sack. However, with the emphasis on hand-to-hand combat. Bill has been forced to practice .Judo instead of sleeping during his free CP ' s. Be- side .Judo, Bill is intensely interested in fireworks, especially 58-gim salutes. If he can ever conceal his blindness, the Marine Corps will give him a Regular Commission. If not, we wish him the best in the Regular Army. Bill THE V. M. I. OF 1958 Fo 1— I ' l WILLIAM LYNN GEE Kenbridge, Virginia ■ivah- K 1, Ccriicnil : ' ,. Electrical Eiif;iiiccriT](, ' , Ah Sergeant 2; Suiriiuiiiif; Maiiajicr :J: Siiii(lisi lc ' ir(, ' i]]i:i f ' liili; American In.stitulc of KK rlricnl Knginccriiit, ' , Iiii:iril .Mcnjlicr 2, I; Armed Forces Chil); H ' lio ' s Who Amoni) Slmlenh in Amer- ican Colleges and Univertii ' ie.s; Officer of the (juarfJ Association. Not too many people around VMI think of Kenljridge, Vir- ginia without thinking of serious, rollicking Bill Gee. Sturdy as Jackson ' s Arch, unpredictable as his dyke, fearless as Charlie ' s dog, and generous as they come, lie won his way into the hearts of his Brother Rats. He studied hard, and his grades showed it, being one of the brains in the E.E. Depart- ment. Through all of his studying, he still found ample time to win the heart of a certain little North Carolina beauty. Bill ' s success at VMI is surely going to be only the first rung in the ladder of his life, and the troops are sure going to miss him. ■Bill KENNETH EDWARD GODFREY Norfolk. Virginia Civil Engineering, Infantry — Private 4, Corporal 3, Private •i. Color Private 1; Rat Swimming: Methodist Club 4; Amer- ican Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1; Armed Forces Club 2; Tidewater Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Officer of the Guard Association 2; Liciuid Lunch Club 3, 2, 1. Kenny, known to most of his Brother Rats as Yerf Dog, came to VMI from the fair city of Norfolk, Virginia. Having decided to become a Ci -il Engineer, he went to work and in June will graduate well up in his class. In his four years at VMI he has missed very few parties and was seen in the middle of most of them. His only run-in with The Institute occurred last spring when he spun out in a new T-bird on the Twin Falls Raceway. With his friendly personality and sense of humor he is sure to be a success in life. Ken EUGENE HOWARD GRAYSON, JR. Radford. Virginia History, Infantry — Private 4, Corporal 3, Color Sergeant 2: Swimming; Track; Glee Club; Secretary; International Re- lations Club; Canterbury Club; Religious Council; History Club; Cadet Waiter: Armed Forces Club; Southwest irginia Club: Archaeologv Club: Cadet Staff; 1958 Ring Figure Partv Committee. Gene is a sterling example of a man slow to anger and consequently most congenial. His spirited personality has won for him the respect of all his Brother Rats and many friends here at VMI. Gene possesses a sense of responsibilty and determination which has accounted for his numerous achievements during his cadetship. Hailing from Radford and living under the shadow of our arch rival in Blacksliurg, Gene was probably the happiest Southwest Virginia boy ui the Corps this Thanksgiving after his three-vear wait for a victorv over Tech BOMB CLASS ROBERT NEWTON GREATHEAD III Richmond, Virginia Civil Eiigineeiing, Artillery — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant ■2, Second Lieutenant 1; American Society of Civil Engineers, Treasurer, Executive Committee; Glee Club; Assistant Man- ager of Football Team; Cheerleader; Sports Feature Writer for The Cadet: RichmontI ( lub; Monogram Minstrel, Fris- bee Team. Bob, a Richmonder and proud of it, came to The Institute from a long line of VMI people and has made a lasting im- pression on those who have known him. One of the first to leave Limits Gates behind on the week end, Groot is always on hand for a good party with J. T. S. Brown in one hand and his faithful guitar in the other. He prides himself most in his abilities as a sailor of small craft and in being the 69th man through Ring Figure. Bob will always be remem- bered by his classmates for his quick wit, his many ailments (some of which heretofore unknown to man ' , and his true Brother Rat Spirit. Groot WILLIAM SULLY GRIFFIN III Franklin, Virginia Civil Engineering. . rtiller, — Private 4, i, 1, Corporal 3; Newman Club; Hop Committee 1; Floor Committee ' 2, 3; Fire Fighting 3, ' 2, 1; Wrestling Team 4, 3, ' 2; General Com- mittee; Officer of the Guard Association, President 1; Armed Forces Club; American Society of Civil Engineers; Cadet Waiter; Tidewater Club; Intramurals; D Company Intra- mural Manager. It seems that the country came to VMI when Sully joined the Class of 1958 our Rat year. The main difficulty Sully encountered was walking on concrete as he was more ac- customed to corn rows. The biggest complaint of the class is Sully ' s snoring. It seems to bother the whole barracks. Sully is liked by all his Brother Rats due to his frank and plain manners. He has been active in class activities and will not be easily forgotten by the Rats. He plans to follow his natural talents and become a Construction P ngineer. He is one guy that cannot go wrong with all his fine qualities. Fosiol LOMAX GWATHMEY Small Hall, Center Cross, Virginia Physics, Artillery — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2, Second Lieutenant 1; Rat Cross-Country; Var.sity Indoor Track 4. Outdoor Track 4, 3; Glee Club; Canterbury Club; TiramoTis Music Society; Cadet Staft ' ; 1958 Ring Committee; Di.s- tinguishcd Military Student ' 2, 1; American Institute nf Physics, Secretary ' 2; Armed Forces Club. Up from the aristocratic and glittering society of Center Cross in the Tidewater, rode gentleman farmer Lomax to do his bit f(]r The Institute. Not always the most exuberant of individuals, nevertheless Lomax contributed his share to the general disturbances in Barracks, and, what is more significant, he has succeeded in doing and attaining exactly what he set out to achieve. A clever combination of scientific interest and appreciation for the Arts has provided a balance of intellect that will .stand him in good stead wherever he goes. Max THE V. M. I OF 1958 WILLIAM ELDRIDGE HAAS Dayton, Ohio Klrctiiciil KrijiiiiciTiiif, ' , Armor — I ' rivate i, l. I. ( ' .iiT tiir ' .i. Baseball ' Jeain 4; Swiinniiiif; Team 4, S, .Mana(;cr ' i, 1; lulr.i- murals; Lutheran Club; Religious Council; Annerl Forces (jiili. One of the boys who has moverl his sack into the E.E. l.ab more than once, Bill has been known to say in his defense, 1 may not know what button to push, but I have a tiate for Finals. Back in 1953 Bill entered The Institute with the idea of becoming an Electrical Engineer and after quite a struggle, he made it. He was busy with other thiiigs during his cadet- ship among which was the keeping of a diary. With the facts contained therein, he plans to expose The Institute for what it really is and to unco ' er the diabolical schemes of the Tactical Staff. So as Bill leaves the campus with his diploma clutched in one hand and a broad smile on his face may we say good luck and save a copy for us. Bill BRUCE HALDEMAN Louisville, Kentucky Civil Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, 3, ' i, 1 ; . rmed Forces Club i, 1; Jlonogram Club; Swimming Team 4, 3, i, 1 (Co- Capt.); Track Team 4; American Society of Civil Engineers 3; 1958 Ring Figuie Finance Committee; Officer of the Guard Association 1; Cadet Stafl ' ; Company Clerk 1. From out of the Kentucky hills Chico came to VMI with his goal set upon becoming a Civil Engineer. At first the Rat Line to him seemed impossible to surpass, but as the weeks rolled by Bruce became hardened and made it all the way. During his four years here, Bruce excelled in his most be- loved sport, swimming. Winning many ribbons in the iid and 440 flee style, he became one of the Co-Captains of the 1957-58 VJ II Swimming team. Bruce, I am sure, will never forget The Institute and Foxtrot Company, where lie remained a private for four years. Bruce FRANK SEARLES HANCOCK Roanoke, Virginia History, Infantry — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant ' 2, Second Lieutenant 1; Armed Forces Club; Newman Club; .ludo Team 4: Rifle Team 4; Glee Club; . ssistant Editor of the Cadet: 1958 Ring Figure Party Committee; President of the Roanoke Club; llonogram Minstrel; Vice President of the Inter- national Relations Club. Puss came to VMI from the Hokieland of Roanoke, ' irginia. Between his pleasing smile and his loud roar at the sentinel before BRC every morning for the uniform, he has accumulated many friends and created many disturbances in liarracks. Frank started out his Rat year undecided about what made women tick and here it is four years later, and he still does not know. We feel sure VMI and the History De- liartment will miss dear old Frank, their number one sack hound. And of course no one will ever forget the wild parties at Stevesville in which Puss was such a great participant with his E.T. and Lovelies. Puss BOMB IP CLASS GARY ALLAN HARRIS Houston. Texas Civil Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, 1, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2; Texas Club; Armed Forces Club; Intramurals; Officer of the Guard Association; Yahoo Giants Club. From the plains of Texas came the original Giant, blazing a trail from Houston to Lexington. Gary is the individualistic radical with his heart set on doing the original and unexpected. Behind his dark eyes lies a calculating brain with a wealth of resoiu-ces enabling him to achieve his goals. A man who knows how to live with the least of worry and the most excitement, Gary is well liked by all in barracks. To him is wished all the luck in the world and a long and prosperous life in the land of sand and oil. WILLIAM GEORGE HARSHAW, JR. Portsmouth, Virginia Pre-Medical, artillery — Private i. Corporal 3, Sergeant ' 2. First Lieutenant 1; Dean ' s List 4, 3, % Distinguished Student 4, 3, i. Who ' s Who Among Studenis in American CoUeqes and Universities; Glee Club; Vice President 1; 1I).5K Ring Figure Committee; Chairman 1958 Little Gym Connnittee; Tinniiins Music Society; Virginia Academy of Science; . r haeol(igy Society; Canterbury Club; Armed Forces Club: Friday Afternoon Regular Touring Society Like Coca-Cola, Bill was the pause that refreshes. One of the few men we know who allowed those insidious aca- demics to creep into his college life, he none-the-less stead- fastly refused to permit them to alter his broadly clcvelopcd personality. Yes, in spite of it all, academic stars, Lieutenant ' s stripes, chairman of this and that. Bill remained simple and sincere. Everyone gets called a great guy in these write- ups, but this guy really is one. Regarding his future in the Medical world — Hippocrates, move over! Bill CHARLES BARRICK HAYES Norfolk, Virginia Pre-Medical. - rmor— Private 4, 1: Corporal 3: Sergeant i: (ilee Club; Track 4; Virginia . cademy of Science; William and ALiry . lligator Club; Physical Training Cadre; Tide- water Club. When Sacktime checked in at VMI four years ago, he had no idea where it would take him, but after four years of stumbling sleepily through the Biology Curriculum, he found himself ready to try the mental rigors of Dental School. Whether it was the attraction of home cooking or a certain Xnrlolk Miss that established Charlie ' s record for the fastest and mostest trips to Norfolk cannot be determined, but the writer thinks that either was sufficient. VMI will miss the guy who.se cheerful I hate this i)lace was not taken .seriously by thtwe who know him well. Charlie THE V. M. I. OF 1958 ANDERS CARL HELLSTROM, JR. Bayside, Virginia nit.nil :i Arriirir;,,! Olllrcr ..I Clirrriislrv l,;il. Clieinistry, Air Force — Priv;ilc 1, i, 1. ( Chemical Society; Ticlewatc?- ' liili; liil the Guard Association; Aniicil Furies Clnli Assistant; Coal Pile 3. Bobo journeyed down to VMI wilh |jr;iili( mMv iin kimu I- edge of its system, but he quickly buckled do n lo llie .jiil nd has worked hard ever since toward that almost mytliieal graduation day. Bobo has also managed to break awa.v Ironi rattling the test tubes to .spend his share of time in such eadel activities as good old sack time, the cro.ss-country rifle team, and girls. He has managed in llie proccs.s to meet a real cute gal, who has helped aTiiong other things to round out his eventful career at Mie .ild Institute. Mcbo GUY ROBERT COLBAN HENCE New York, N. Y. English, Armor — Private i, 1, Regiment Supply Sergeant ' 2, Corporal 3; Officer of the Guard Association; Varsity Track ' 2, 1; Intramural Football, Softball; English Society; Armed Forces Club; Yankee Club; Advertising Manager 1958 Bomb. There is no doubt in anyone ' s mind that Guy has made a tremendous success at VMI. In athletics, academics, and activities he has been way above par. Confidence, ability, and the suaveness of a Virginia diplomat have all combined to enable him to fit into any pattern. With Harvard Business School in mind after his obligation with the Army, he has worked extra hard to stay on top in almost every field. In any endeavor Guy may undertake, he will succeed. Rabbit THERON AKIN HENRY, JR. Johnstown, New York Chemistry, Air Force — Private -t, 1, Corporal 3. Sergeant -; .Vrmed Forces Club; Cadet Waiter; Westminster Fellowship; .Vinerican Chemical Society; Officer of tlic G iard . .ssoeiation; hilramurals. Ted journeyed to the glorious South from up in Vankeolaud and after becoming accustomed to a new type of life has suc- ceeded in becoming a fine example of the MI cadet. As a Chemistry major our boy spent many long and enjoyable liours in the P.X. and lieeame quite an expert in tlie field of television. Actually Ted is a very serious lad and a true friend and Rrother Rat. We know that with the help of the education and Southern culture to which he has been subjected, he will re- turn to his hoTue state above the Mason-Dixon line and be head and shoulders above his Northern counterparts. ••Ted BOMB CLASS ROBERT LEE HICKERSON Norlolk, Virginia Physics, Artilk-rv— Private i,S, 1; Sergeant 2; Distinguishod Military Stuiien ' t; Who ' s Who Among Students m American ( ' oUcqes and Cnirer.iities; American Institute of Physics; Pilot ' s Club; Amateur Radio Club; Cadet Staff; Pliotography Club- Artillery Gun Cleaning Details; 58-Gun Salute and Barracks Bom ' b Squads; Desertion Club; Armed Forces Club; Officer of ttie Guard Association. Hey Hick— could you work that last problem? The answer is invariably yes and the disgruntled person who asked the question either goes away cursing the fate that placed him in the same section with Hickerson or tries some- how to get some information from him without having to put help received on his paper. t- i The regularity of Hick ' s name on the Honor List has l)een surpassed only by its regularity on the excess list. How- ever, Hickerson has accepted both in the .same spirit which should stand him well in the future. Bob WILLIAM ELISHA HOLLAND Windsor, Virginia Pre- redical, Armor— Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant ■i, Second [.icutcnant 1; Rat Football; Tidewater Club; Virginia Academy nf Science, Vice President i. President 1; Dis- tinguished Military Student; President of the VMI Hop Committee; Armed Forces Club; Monogram Minstrel; Glee Club; Fire Fighter (Went out once). Country hails from the metropolis of Windsor, Virginia His pleasing smile and gridiron voice are the envy of the Class Bill has estalilished himself firmly with his size 13 i shoes both at VMI and Longwood. After having more late stiuh hours than anyone in the class and more sack lunirs logged in the classroom, Country was accepted to Medical Shoju We wish him the best of luck, and know with his IrieiicHy manner, he will be tops in his field. P. S.— A little wild at parties! Country WILLIAM MAYS HOLT, JR. Richmond, Virginia Chcmislry, Artillery- Private 4, Corporal 3, Supply Sergc.inl ■ ' ■ Vmerican Chem ' ical Society: Newman Club, IntranuiraN, hiiig and Evening Gun Detail; Special Hop Sentinel. Bill, to most observers, is a quiet and studious Brother Rat; underneath this dutiful exterior is an extremely keen sense ,,f humor and a love of practical jokes. He is the last person vou would expect to be behind the hilarious njiroars in and around barracks. But, it you would search far enough, it is a good chance you ' d find Bill to be the culprit . ' .MLgratulations, Mary Kay, for to us a more loyal or better man is nowhere to be found. Bill needs no well-wishersandpro|)helss]ieiulatiiig on his future; for we know nothing but success lies ahead lor him. Bill THE V.M.I. OF 1958 RICHARD YUAN-SHIA HSIUNG Taichung, Formosa r;illicm:Ltirs, Inl ' aTilry -I ' riv;ilc I-, :), J, ) : Soccr ' l ' .:nn. .In. I., Team; OIKct-r ol ' tlic fMuinl Associ.ilion; IrilniiniiniU ' Itil.r- iialional Rolations Cluli. Though half-way arouiid llie wdM froii] huiije, Dick quickly made a home for himself here at VMI. So much so, in fact, that he elected to stay an extra year to take advantage of the new math degree. Agile of mind and liody, a man able to sketch a pretty girl or quickly throw a judo ' opponent, as well as absorb and understand Colonel Byrne ' s bewildering abstractions, Dick should have little trouble succeeding in whatever he decides upon as a life ' s career. Our country will lose a good man when he returns with other of our classmates to his home far around the globe. Dick ONZA EUGENE HYATT Winchester, Virginia Civil Engineering, Artiller, — Private i, 3, i, 1; Co-Captain Varsity Track 1; Sports Editor of The Cadet: Cadet Waiter; Monogram Club; Armed Forces Club; Methodist Club; Monogram Minstrel; 1958 Ring Figure Committee; Officer of the Guard Association; Bomb Staff; American Society of Civil Engineers. Hailing from the hills of Northern Virginia, O. E. made the fatal step of entering VMI. Exchanging the beautiful apple blossom Queens for the beauties of the local women ' s colleges, he faithfully fulfilled the tradition set by his brothers attending VMI. A %vell-rounded, citizen soldier, he excelled in both academics and extra-curricular activities. Although a A-igorous worker, he has found time to be always friendly and helpful. From participating in athletics to literary endeavors, his record leaves an unmistakable mark of merit. O.E.- ROBERT WALLS JENKINS, IR. Richmond. Virginia Chemistry, Infantry — Private 4, Corporal 3. Sergeant -2. Second Lieutenant 1; Varsity Rifle Team, Co-Captain and Business Manager 3, i, 1; Armed Forces Club; American Chemical Society; :Monogram Club; International Relations Club; William Randolph Hearst Rifle Trophv 1; Club Cham- pionship Award; U. S. . rmy ROTC Rifle Team; Intra- murals; Richmond Club; Distinguished Military Student; Friday . ftcrnoon Regular Touring Society. Boh was one of the first to arrive at VMI that long remembered day of 8 September 1954. Fresh out of high school from the Holy City, Bob derided to make his record at VMI an outstanding one. Four . car later he fulfilled his dream and became one of the top rankiTii; students of the Chemistry De- partment. He just about broke e ery shooting record at ' MI and Fort Meade, shooting better than any other of the 1750 Summer Camp Cadets. Bob believes the week ends belong to him, and what lias startled us, is, that he uses them most efficiently indeed! Although a very promising military career was offered him. Bob decided to explore the unknown horizons of the Chemical Science. Big Bob- BOMB CLASS CHARLES EDWARD JOHNSON III SperryviUe, Virginia History, Infantry — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; History Club 2; Inter- national Relations Club 3; Officer of the Guard Association; Intramurals. Ned came from SperryviUe, V ' a., population 400, to a larger society of 900 people. If two cliches are permissible, Ned can truly be called a great guy and a true friend. Having trouble with his academics at first, he overcame this obstacle and has emerged successful. We know that liis |jerse ' erance and strength of character will always reward liim both socially and financially. . Liberal Artist tried and true, Ned will undoubtedly get a good snitt: ' of the sweet smell of success. Ned DAVID SOULE JOHNSON Long Beach, Caliiornia History, Armor — Private 4, 3, Sergeant 2, Second Lieutenant 1; Varsity Swimming 4, 3, 2; Varsity Tennis 4, 3; Monogram Club; 1958 Class Representative of P. X. Council; 1958 Ring Figure Committee; Circulation Manager of 1958 Bomb. A Navy Brat who claims most of the major cities from Newport, R. I. to Albuquerque, N. M. as home is Dave Evad .lohnson. Dave is by no means a man of few words; however, his actions over the past four years do speak louder. Dave holds two coveted and distinct records; he has out- distanced Florence Chadwick without even leaving ' ]Mrs aquarium beneath .TM Hall and has become a Lieutenant without having ever been made a Corporal, the latter of which he is particularly proud. Characterized by an aggressive and gregarious personality, Dave is the essence of confidence and is just daring the business world to a fight. Evad PAUL EDWIN JOHNSON Miami, Oklahoma Pre-Medical, Air Force — Private 4, Corporal 3, First Sergeant 2, Captain (Regimental Adjutant) 1; ]i)istinguished Military Student; Vice President of the Honor Court; Captain of the •Judo Team. From the plains of Oklahoma to The Institute in 1954 journeyed Paul. Known, liked, and respected by everyone, Paul won an everlasting place in our memories. His room- mates can attest to the unusual posture of his sleeping habits, the last minute rush to get everytliing done, and his ever ready smile. Being one of the good Doctor ' s boys, the Indian has seen many sunrises from the late study room window, and whether Paul goes Regular Air Force or pursues his Medical ambitions, we have no doulit as to liis success. Paul THE V. M. I. OF 1958 MAURICE BYRON JOHNSTON, JR. Wilminglon, Delaware Civil l ' ' ,Ti{, ' inc Tiiif, ' , Air Force — Private -I-, ;i. Kirsl SiTKeiml 2, Captain 1; Football Team 4, 3, 2, 1: Track I, 3, -i. Captain 1; Swimming 4, 3; BaseV)all 4; Monogram Club, I ' rcsiilent 1: Pilots Club, Vice President 1; (Jlee Club; Navigational Club; Who ' s mm Ammin .S7 f (H .s- in AmerlraH Cdleycs and Universitien; Distinguislicd Military Stmlcnt; American Society of Civil Knginccrs; Second Team All State; Big Six Javelin Champion 1, Southern Conference i; Mendier 13th Team in the Nation. Though Duke came storniing in from a border state, he has proven liimself a true Southerner. His d.vnamic personality has attracted friends from all corners of barracks. He has spent his never-ending energy in studies, all types of sports, and parties. In each he came out a winner. After four years at The Institute he will be remembered by classmates and all others as a first rate guy who could be trusted to complete anything he started. Along with this determination and being a leader in all fields, he will have a corner on the market of success. Duke ROBERT ALLISON JORDAN Radford, Virginia Pre-Medical, Infantry — Private 4, 2, 1; Corporal 3; ' arsity Football 4, 3, 2, 1; Southern Conference Football Player of the Year; Virginia Academy of Science; Southwest Virginia Club; Baseball 4, 3, 2, 1; Monogram Club; Cazootie Club. Little did the followers of VMI realize in 1954 that one of llie most versatile Backs to ever don a Big Red uniform was entering The Institute as a lowly Rat. Bobby .lordan will never be forgotten in the minds of his Brotlier Rats. A great triple-threat back, Bobby is best described by his coaches as being outstanding on and off the playing field. One of the most popular men in school and an important and well-liked individual by all liis classmates, Bobby will always be remembered as a man who could excel in any given task. Bob WILLIAM ARTHUR KEEFE IV Carmel, California Physics, Artillery — Private 4, 2, 1, Corporal 3; Newman Club; Rat Swimming; Glee Club; Varsity Swimming 3, 2, 1; Mono- gram Club; 1958 Ring Committee; American Institute of Ph.vsics; Commodore VMI . c|uatics Club; Cadet Editor, Stoop Poop ; Officer of the Guard Association; Armed Forces Club; Company Food Representative; Distinguished Military Student 1. Bill came to VMI from Virginia Beach as one of the most traveled Cadets in barracks. As well as lieing the only known cadet to possess 50 tinkling cigarette lighters at one time and owning the largest table model radio in barracks, Tokyo Joe also was a standout on the swimming team, among the upper ten in the physics majors, and a top flight cartoonist and feature writer on the Cadet and Turnout staffs. Although he is a well known barracks critic and conspirator. Bill ' s serious mug and sound advice kept him in good standing with both his Brother Rats and the Faculty. It can be stated without question that upon graduation his B. S. degree will have l een well earned. Bill BOMB CLASS X X CHARLES RICHARD KELLER Selingsgrove, Pennsylvania Civil Engineering, Artillery — Private i, 1, Corporal 3, Ser- geant ' 2; American Society of Civil Engineers; Officer of the Guard Association; Intramurals; Lutheran Club. Dick, a soft spoken, quiet converted Rebel, has made many friends during his stay at VMI. You could usually find him sketching in his free time. After one look at his desk, you could easily see what he meant when he said he dated the best- looking girl in his home town. Music-lover, sports-car fan, and motor boat enthusiast, Harry was often told well throw the party if you ' ll furnish the beer. His cutting, .sar- castic comments were the source of amusement to everyone. We are sure Dick will miss good old Section C- ' i in the years to come. His Brother Rats will alwa.ys remember him as a real friend indeed who was always willing to help them out. Dick WALTER EDWARD KIDWELL Arlington, Virginia Civil Engineering, Armor — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant ■i. Captain 1; . rmed Forces Club; Glee Club; American Society of Civil Engineers; Floor Committee and Business Manager of VMI Hop Committee; Blood Bowl; Intramm-als; Dis- tinguished Military Student. Stump was here when we came to VMI and to this day lie has yet to climb out of the hole. Famous for being the shortest man and CO in the Corps, he has his sights set on lieing an Armor leader, and we know he will succeed. Walt, after a slow first year at the Institute, came back to become one of our top men on the parade ground. He participated in many extra-curricular activities, but by far the best and most interesting is the little Persian beautv who resides in nearby D. C. Stump ROBERT GARLAND KING. IR. Lynchburg, Virginia I ' re-Medical, Artillery — Private 4, 1, Sergeant -2, Corporal :J; Virginia Academy of Science: Religious Council, Secretary- Treasurer •i. President 1; Athletic Trainer; Glee Club; Honor Court; Academic Distinction 3, 2; Who ' s IJ ' w Amo)ig Stndoitx in American Colleges and Universities; Lynclilnirg Clul . Secretary-Treasurer 3, Vice President. As Senior football trainer. Bob certainly did a great job in nursing t he Big Red to an undefeated season. Bob li;i- distinguished himself not only academically but as an al! around good guy. With one goal in mind, that of becoming a doctor. Bob came to VMI with determination and a strong will to do well. He .shall always be remembered by his Brother Rats as the ciuiet,easy going guy from Lynchliurg who was ready anytime to give a helping hand. With the record and impression that Bob has left at VMI we are sure that he is destined to become a first rate Doc. Bobliv THE V. M. I. OF 1958 BOMB WILLIAM TURNER KUMP Elkins. West Virginia rR--.M(;(lic ' ;il, Annul — Private i, (. ' orporal . ' J, Sergciiiit ■ . Second Lieutenant 1; Rat Basketball; ArchaeoloKy Club; Judo Team 2, 1; Honor Court; Armed Forces Club; Debtors ' Prison 2, 1; How he got down out of tlie West Virginia hills we ' ll never know, but he did, and Bill brought all the cultures of his state with him to VMI. It was not long before he caught on to the modes of civilized life and lost his hen-house ways. He learned to study, to dance, to drill, to party, to party, to party, and to party. Bill ' s future is not definite yet, but it liiiTiKs liet yeen being a Lawyer or a professional play-boy. liate -cr it turns out to be, we know Bill will succeed, be- cause ho lias attributes fitting for either. Bill WAVERLEY BYRD LAPRADE Richmond, Virginia Civil Engineering, Infantry— Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Richmond Club; Rat Football; Circulation Staff Cadet; National Speleological Society; American Society of Civil Engineers; Timmms Music Club; Officer of the Guard Association. Byrd came to The Institute after taking a two-year break ser ing 1 iiele Sam. . fter his return, Byrd was a changed man, or eiiaiifjed student anyway, as he took his studies seriously and never faltered once. Byrd spent his first year back between studying and running to IloUins to see Cess, his better half. Byrd will always be remembered as the guy with easy going ways and a good word for everyone. Byrd ANTHONY REMIGIUS LASH, JR. Alexandria, Virginia Physics, .Vrtillery— Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2, Second Lieutenant 1; Glee Club; American Society of Civil iMif meers; AIP; -.MI Cadet Statt ' ; Associate Editor 2. Editor- in-Chief 1; Virginia Intercollegiate Press Association, Presi- dent 1; Newman Club; Cadet waiter; Barracks Bomb Squad; I) ho s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Uni- versities. As Editor of The Cadet and President of the VIP.V, Tony disproved the old adage that if you were an Engineer, you did not know no English. He managed to major in Physics (after a crack at Civil Engineering, which left him cold) ' and still be barrack ' s ranking literary ace. His ersatility has always been an outstanding characteristic. He managed to keep his stripes for three years while loudh- decrying the military life. Watch this lad; he will end up doing the thing you would least expect, and a superior job of it too. Tony Ml« ' CLASS WALTER WINSTON LEACH Radford, Virginia Civil Engineering, Artillery — Private 4, 2, 1, Corporal 3; Rifle Team; Glee Club; Officer of the Guard Association, Secretary 1; American Society of Civil Engineers; Intramurals. Droopy, the man with a big cigar lying in the sack, comes from Radford down in the heart of Southwest Virginia. Most of his time has been taken up by a cute Miss from R.P.I. Walter, as all can say, is undoubtedly one of the easiest going guys in barracks. He never seems to have a blue day and always greets his many friends with a gleaming twinkle in his eye and a cheerful word. His friendly disposition and his willingness to help a Brother Rat in need has placed in our hearts a warm spot of remembrance for him always. Droopy JAMES M. LOWE Louisville. Kentucky Chemistry, Air Force — Private 4, 3, ' 2, 1; American Chemical Siiriety 3. 2, 1; Armed Forces Club 3, 2, 1; Class Historian 1; (uiicral Committee 1; Executive Committee 1; Track 4, 3, 2, 1; Basketball 4; Monogram Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Intramurals. From the Blue Grass State of Kentucky came a lad not exactly prepared to meet the military and Rat system found here at VMI. After bucking the rat line for a year, which re- sulted in his being forced to join the cross-country walking team, he began working diligently with the Class Officers in trying to better VMI. The class rewarded him by electing him Class Historian at the end of his Second Class year. Jim will always be remembered by the Rats as a terror when on the fifth stoop and for his famous quiz corner for fourth class- men. Jim CHARLES COLSTON MACLEOD Lynchburg, Virginia Civil Engineering, Infantry — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Captain of the Basketball Team 1; Monogram Club; Lynchburg Club; American Society of Civil Engineers; International Relations Club; Baseball Team 4, 3, 1; Officer of the Guard Association; Cavalier Club. Ace Turkey MacLeod hails from the city of the Seven Sacred Hills, and we don ' t mean Rome, Italy. The Turk is known for his outstanding play on the courts and special ability to get along with Coach Null. Some say Turk is the well-known composer of a tune which some misinformed people call Robinhood, but most of us know that Idle forgot the socks and some other things, too. With the females wliich continually come back for a second date, Turk is nothing but just plain bad. At parties the tall, lanky one has won and lost, but mostly lost! Turkey THE V. M. I. OF 1958 DAVID PHESTON MAHTIN Hopewell, Virginia ( ' ivil Engiiiforing, Infantry— I ' rivalc K -. ' , 1, ( ' or|)oral 3; Footl)all 4, 3, 2, 1: Monogram Club; Offirc-r of tlie Guard Association. American Society of Civil Engineers; Blood Bowl Coach; Floor Committee ' ; Richmond Club; 1957 Ring Figure Committee; Distinguished Military Student. This little Guard on the Big Red came to us from Hope- well. Not only on the footl).Lll field, but also in the cla.ssroora Dave has proven that size is not the main ingredient for the real man. Dave is one of Colnncl Morgan ' s top civiLs, and we know that whatever goals in life he may contemplate, he will have the necessary capaliililics to reach them. Dave will also have a partner hailing from Hopewell, too, sharing this success with him. Dave EUGENE VERNON MARTIN, JR. Norfolk, Virginia Electrical Engineering; Air Force — Private 4, ' 2, 1; Corporal 3; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Cadet Waiter - , 1: American Institute of Electrical Engineers 3, 2, 1; Vice President Officer of the Guard Association 1; Wrestling 4, 3; Ring Figure Com- mittee 2; International Relations Club 3; Intramurals; Track 4. One of the first things Gene had to accept when he came to VMI was his nickname Rudy and Toot, and kidding about belonging to the group of the smallest in D Com- pany. He did this very readily and became a member of the ]]gang _ almost immediately staj ' ing there ever since. Rudy is known for being the .Johnny on the spot type when favors are asked or help needed and is always conscious of doing a good job in all of his endeavors. The Class of 58 is fortunate indeed to have Rudy as a Brother Rat. We feel sure in saying success will come easily to him in any field of his choosing. Rudy CARROLL ALLEN MASON Portsmouth, Virginia Civil Engineering; Air Force — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2, Second Lieutenant 1; American Society of Civil Engineers; Tidewater Club; President; Armed Forces Club; Rat Basketball: Rat Baseball; Varsity Baseball; Monogram Minstrel, Interlocutor; Cadet Lab Assistant; Intramurals; Company Intramural Manager 1; Cadet Staff. In his stay at The Institute Curley has certainly made a ;i name for himself, both among his fellow cadets and numerous young ladies. Whether his success with these lassies can be .Tttributed to liis stripes, his athletic acliievements or his looks is unknown, but his results are unquestionable. Curley ' s dependability, ambition, and pleasing personality will certainly assure him a great future in life and the Air Force. Curle.v BOMB CLASS THOMAS KING MASSEY San Antonio, Texas Civil Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, Corporal 3, Supply Sergeant, Color Sergeant i; Captain 1; Cadet Staff; American Society of Civil Engineers; Armed Forces Club, Program Chairman, Vice President 1: Texas Cluh; Distinguished Military Student. Tom made his way up from the Lone Star State to tlie VMI Barracks and is respected for his firm belief in the 4th Class system. T. K. suffered a minor setback in his studies due to too many extra-curricular activities, but he demon- strated Texas fight and determination by driving right back to the top and becoming Company Commander of A Company. A Distinguished Military Student, and the one man in bar- racks who takes his Engineering courses as just another routine job with no worry. Tom met Bobbie his -Ith class year at VMI and found his partner for life when it becomes his turn to pass Limits Gates as an alumnus. His friendly smile and sincere friendship will always be remembered by his Brother Rats. T. K. RODNEY DALE McCORMACK Norfolk, Virginia Civil Engineering, Armor — Private 1, 2, 3, 4; Baptist Student Union, Secretary 3, Vice President 2; Glee Club; Bomb Staff; Turn-Ont Staff: Cadet Staff; Armed Forces Clul); International Relations Club; Officer of the Guard Association. Well, the end of the long academic road has finally arrived for one of the most colorful members of the Class of ' o7-B. In his five years here at The Institute, Rod has made a name for himself as one of VMI ' s outstanding devotees and his- torians. His weekly column in the Cadet, Years Ago at VMI will long be remembered. He is the man who refuses to let wonderful old traditions and customs be swept away by life ' s increased tempo. Let ' s hope there ' ll always be a Rod McCormack here at VMI. Rod ALBERT LEE McCOWN Roanoke, Virginia Civil Engineering, Artillery — Private 4, 1, 1, Corporal 3; Wrestling Team 4,3;Cadet Waiter; Monogram Club; American Society of Civil Engineers; Associate Sports Editor of The Cadet; Business Manager of Commanders; Roanoke Cluli; Frisbee Team. A charter member of the T.G.I.S. (Thank God It ' s Saturday Club), Mack has carried on his cadetship in fine Star City tradition with .Jane, Rette, and Donna to help liim. A land- mark at all the parties for four years, Lee will now devoir his talents to the civilian way of life. Leaving these portals with Lee will be the memories of the Black Buick, Club 300, StevesviUe, 6.001 ' s, Who ' ll I date this weekend.? , and Has anybody seen my specs. ' ' We all wish the best to a fine friend, liard worker (except on Wednesday afternoons), and true Brother Rat. Mac THE V. M. I. OF 1958 BOMB RONALD GRANT McMANUS Dunbar, Pennsylvania Knt, ' lisli, Arriioi — Private 4, ( ' or|)or:il IJ, Kirsl. SctkcmiiI i. Captain 1; Knglisli Society; Tvrn-Ovl. Stall ' ; AdvcrlisiriK Manager, 2; Armed Forces Club; Bomb Staff, Piclurc Ivlilor 1; Basketball Manager 3. Anyone who passed by 1 ' 23 could always hear, You have to have your picture taken tonight or I ' m not going to cut the Band! These were the battle cries of the tall, red-head from Yankeelaud. Ron, as Captain of the Band, gave VMI the biggest band in its history. Few of us will ever forget the parade when the famous Sound-Otf occurred. Sousa turned over in his grave. As far as the future goes Rf)n is going to return to the halls of ivy but this time as a teacher. One advantage lie will have is that of being able to scnil a replacement to class when he can ' t make it, namely Patty. Mac HANS RICHARD MEINIG, JR. Wyomissing, Pennsylvania Civil Engineering, Armor — Private 4, 2, 1, Corporal 3; Ameri- can Society of Civil Engineers; Lutheran Club; Officer of the Guard Association; Intramurals. Hans, a Dutchman from Reading, Pennsylvania, after attending two summer sessions at VMI settled down and proved he could do as well as the rest of his Civil Brer Rats. If another Brother Rat was ever in need of anything, Hans always did as much for him as possible. Good natured from the word go, he could dream up the most unbelievable questions in class. Every once in awhile one would see a walking canoe, and this was Hans starting to take a casual paddle on a weekend. All his Brother Rats will remember the real comradeship and humor of Hondo. Hans MAURICE FRANCIS MENEFEE, JR. Natural Bridge, Virginia Civil Engineering. Infantry — Private 4, 1, Corporal 3; Sergeant 2; . mcrican Society of Civil Engineers, Lynchburg Club; Officer of the Guard Association, Distinguished Militarv Student; Cadet Waiter; Alike ' s Club. Hailing from nearby Natural Bridge, Mennie had a head start on most of his Brother Rats in that he already knew all the good party places. For three happy years he was glad to take anyone on a personal tour of Mike ' s and the Crow ' s Nest. Then he experienced a change in attitude. No longer was Mennie the first man at a party and the last one to leave, but he wasn ' t even there. The dark reason finally came out in the form of a shapely blond. Lately Mennie has gotten that settled, w ' ell-fed look, but he has still managed to remain one of the most popular members of his class. Moon VMl CLASS ANTHONY LAWRENCE MEZZACCA New Providence, New Jersey History, Armor — Private 4, 3, -2, 1; English Society; History Club; Newman Club; Glee Club; Dean ' s Advisory Council; Company Food Representative; Officer of the Guard Associ- ation; Indoor Track 4, 3, 2; Outdoor Track 4, 3; Tumbling Team; Yankee Club; Dean ' s List; Sem. Club. From the lush woodlands of the beautiful Garden State of New Jersey, came New Barracks answer to the Spanish In- quisition. Aside from maintaining a distinguished academic record. Tony has managed to litter the long trail to Southern Sem with the liroken hearts of many a fair maiden. Tony, with his coTistant crusading against the oppression of the local authorities will be remembered forever as The Institute ' s most prolific filibusterer. Next year will find The Fox matching wits with the lauded gentry of the Harvard Law School. Good luck, for the highest and most lofty trees have the most reason to dread the thunder. Tony JOHN ADOLPH MICHELSEN Upper Montclair, New Jersey Electrical Engineering, Armor — Private 4, 3, Corporal 2, 1; Swimming Team 4, 3, 2, 1; American Institute of Electrical Engineers; Cadet Waiter; Officer of the Guard . ssociation; Intramm ' als. Ever know a guy who swims like a fish yet should, by his very size alone, sink like a rock? Well, that is a perfect de- scription of Mike, who in addition has come up with some interesting variations of Ohm ' s and Kirchhoft ' s Laws along with his fellow E. E. ' s. The man from California who was transplanted to New •Icrsey will fight anyone who says a word against either state. We all know that with his personality and design talents he is liound to go far in this cold, cruel world. So with a hope that ho will design an all electric Sputnik, we simply say See you around Mike because we know that we will. Mike JAMES WALTER MOORE Memphis, Tennessee English, . rmor — Private 4, -2. 1, Corporal 3; Vice President, Class c r li)58 3, i, 1; Program Chairnian Kuglish Society ' - ' ; Distinguished Student 4, ' 2; li)5« Ring Committee and Ciiair- nian Ring Figure Part y Committee; Color Guard 1; (icTicral Coiimiillrc; Kxecutive Committee; Publication Board; Editor- in-( iiicf lli.iN BdMB; Who ' s Who Among Students in American CiiUffli ' x ami Inuersities. Proud of his Tennessee backgrounds, .Jimmy embarked on a four year stretch at VMI that could be teamed as active and as busy as that of any of our Brother Rats. As Vice Presi- dent of our Class, he was not only a welcome addition l ut .i vital necessit,v; for .Jim guided our Class in making man sound and timely decisions. How he acquired the name Possum is an adventurou-- and slightly ironic story. It ' s not everyone who has a real, live oppossum for a bedfellow. An outstanding student in English and Editor of the 1958 Bomb, Jim ' s ability is illustrated in this the 1958 Bomb. A Law career is his ambition; we know that achievement is inevitable. Possum THE V. M. I. OF 1958 civil EngiiK ' crinn. Air Ameri( GUY EARNEST MURRAY, JR. Bedford, Virginia For« — I ' riv.atc I-, ' - ' , 1, Corporal . ' {; ( ' i il IOiif, ' iiiC(Ts; (. ' ircnlahcin Nianager 1957 IJiiMfi, BiiMi,,-.- M.inaKir 1! .5H liiiMii; Hop Coinmittcc; Armed Fonrs CIiiIk Mel lioclisl Clul); I,y.irliliiirf; Club Presi- dent 2; 1!).57 Ring Figure Committee; Intrainurals; Publi- cation Board; Officer of the Guard Association. G. E., better known as Deals to his friends, because of his wide variety of extra-curricular activities, hails from Bedford, Virginia. ' Although he didn ' t set any academic record, G. Fi. put forth a whole-hearted effort to see that most of the extra-curricular activities were carried out. Upon graduation he plans to go into the Air Force to do his best to straighten out the organization. G. E. gets along quite well with the opposite sex, but doesn ' t plan anything for quite awhile. Whether he be a jet jockey or engineer, he is sure to do a smash-up joli. G. E. NELSON THOMAS NANCE Norfolk, Virginia Civil Engineering, Infantrj — Private 4, 3, i, 1: Rat Wrest- ling; Track -t; Armed Forces Club; Methodist Club; American Society of Civil F ngineers; Central Lunch Fellowship; Penalty Tours; Intramurals. Elvis rocked in from Norfolk in pegged pants and n duck- tail haircut. The tailor shop soon fitted him with a new pair of ivy league pants, and he lost his wavy locks in the butcher shop. Even though he didn ' t get a chance to grow his hair back, Tom kept immaculate care of what he had by combing it at least nine times a day. Tom has made a well-rounded life at VMI, never missing a party, maintaining above average grades, and getting more than his share of sack time. The crystal ball says Tom will be a great success and that he will always be admired by his Brother Rats. Tom HARRY HULL NEGLEY III Huntingdon, Pennsylvania Pre-Medical, Armor — Private 4. Corporal 3, Sergeant ' 2. Second Lieutenant 1; Virginia Academy of Science; Bomb Staff, Cadet Staff; Armed Forces Club: Archaeology Club Hey Neg, how about giving some pills? Fve got a pain in my back. This has been a familiar cry around old Xeg ' s room since he has been at the Institute. With his little bag of pills Neg has no doubt reduced (or maybe increased the Post Surgeon ' s job. Neg came down out of the beautiful mountains of Pennsyl- vania with the ambition of getting tlu ' ough the Pre-Med course. With his hard work and his desire to get into Med School, he has finally succeeded. We know that if Neg works as hard in Med School as he did here his four years at VML he will certainly be a good Doctor for Huntingdon. So Neg, old lioy, good luek to you and Judy. Xeg uaar BOMB ,v- CLASS ALBERT RICHARD NEUBURGER Malverne, New York History, Armor — Private 4, ' 2, 1, Corporal 3, History Club; Rat Basketball; Varsity Tennis 4, 3, 3, 1; Religious Council; Jewish Club, President; Company Food Representative; Officer of the Guard Association; Bomb Statf; Writer for The Cadet; Fire Fighting Detail. Some people live in barracks for four years without their potential really being realized. Rich is such a person. He has always shown great interest in Corps functions and has been a true leader in his many activities. The Yankee is known for his money-making ability, and, in fact, his business became so large that the trade people of Lexington formed an organi- zation to squelch his enterprises. Rich takes great pleasure in complaining about the world, but with his ability, he prob- ably will become one of its outstanding business magnates. Rich FREDERICK LEE NEWCOMB Roanoke, Virginia Civil Engineering, Artillery — Private 4, Corporal 3, Supply Sergeant -2, First Lieutenant 1; Football 4; American Society of Civil Engineers; Roanoke Club; Distinguished Military Student. If we could isolate one aspect of Fred ' s Cadetship, it would be his sincere belief that C. E. ' s do get an education. Never seen without slide rule and pencil, Fred roamed barracks with many friends and many things to say to everyone. His pleasing personality carried him through the rough spots with plent ' to spare. His ambition has been to become a day student at R.M.W.C— Why? Just ask him. We that know Fred so well have no doubts as to his success in the years to follow. He has a winning combination that is hard to beat in any league. Fred : WILLIAM TRENT NEWLAND. JR. Buena Vista, Virginia Chemistry, . rtillery — Private 4, 3, Sergeant 2, Second Lieutenant 1; American Chemical Society; Armed Forces Club; Southwest Virginia Club; Intramurals; S.M.I. In- spector. Tlic Rover, better known as Ncwls, returned to VMl after losing a one-sided contest with The Institute in 1954. Xewls has finally been tamed after serving two years in Germany with LTncle Sam. . fter chasing numerous frauleins in Germany and state- side females too, Newls has finally found a pretty Tennessee hillbilly to settle down with. Newls now must tell Virginia good-bye to assume duties of a Chemical Engineer, and in doing so, VMI extends its best to a new life for an old cadet. Newls THE V. M. I. OF 1958 FRANK CARTER NORVELL. JR. Alexandria, Virginia Kliitric:il KiiKiiiccririf, ' . ArtilliTV -Private 4, ;5, -i, 1; AiiK-riran Iiistitutf of ICU ' ctriial Kriginccrs; Armed Forees Club; Junior Varsity Rifle Team; Varsity Rifle Team, Intramurals. When up to the hills earae dirty Frank, The show he made as Rat was rank. But in later years we ' ve a change to thank. Now he stands a mighty First; One who ' s frequently slaked his thirst, But one whose record is far from the worst. ' e ' ll all remember Frank ' s dry wit — The ridicule which never quit Intil our sides were fairly split. The man who conjured up this mess. When asked Will Norvell find success. ' Will only say, Certainly yes. Frank ROBERT LEWIS NOYES Leesburg, Virginia History, Armor — Private 4, 2, 1, Corporal 3; Rat Swimming; Track i: Canterbury Club; Glee Club; Floor Committee; Armed Forces Club; Intramurals; Central Lunch Fellowship. Little Napoleon came to uphold the old Southern tra- dition. He was so conscientious about working out that after the first day in the little g.vm, he never quite made it back again. He did make the Club 300 parties, the most out- standing blasts in the old Institute. The pint size Virginia Gentleman will be remembered for his easy manner in making friends and for never forgetting any of them. Bo DAVID HSIEN-CHUNG PAI Kweilin. Kwansi, China Civil Engineering, . rtiller — Pri -ate 4, Corporal 3. Sergeant ■2, First Lieutenant 1; Distinguished Student 4; Distinguished Military Student; Varsity Tennis 4; Intramurals; . merican Society of Civil Engineers; Armed Forces Cluli; International Relations Club. When Dave came through .lackson Arch that bleak Sep- tcmlier of ' 54, he brought with him a spark of Oriental de- termination and gaiety that immediately made him an in- spiration to his Brother Rats. He has consistently been a champion in all phases of MI life by rising through the ranks of his company as a corporal, then sergeant to executive officer, by making the varisty tennis team, and, finaUy. by being a wearer of stars that displa.ved his ability in academics. Though Dave tackled his courses with utmost tenacity, there yas many a weekend when he could be found enjoying the lighter side of life at nearby girls ' schools. To Dave we wish the best of luck knowing that he will excel in whatever he chooses to do. [ IT ■ i - H p L JHJ l« m -1 BOMB CLASS ROY EDMUNDSON PALMER, JR. Miami Shores, Florida I ' ' .U ' ifricii! Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, i, 1, Corporal :); Aincrifan Institute of Electrical Engineers; Amateur Hiidio ( ' lull. President 3, 1; Southwest Virginia Club; Florida Chili; Otlicer of the Guard Association. The Cat came to The Institute fresh out of the hills of Southwest Virginia, where it was necessary for him to learn how to operate a short wave radio in order to keep in contact with the outside world. Still an expert Ham, Roy has also been one of our better Electrical Engineering students. He is a hard working man — that is, until someone turns on some fast moving music, and then the Cat puts everj ' thing aside and goes completely craz.y. This conscientious, fun loving guy is certainly a true friend and one who has helped make our stay here a much happier one. Rue JOSEPH CORBIN PARKER, JR. Richmond, V irginia Pre-Medical, . rmor — Private -t, 1, Corporal 3, Sergeant ' 2; Virginia . cademy of Science; Richmond Club; Distinguished Student 4, 3, 2, 1; Distinguished Military Student; Inter- national Relations Club; 1958 Ring Committee; The Cadet Staff; Sports Editor of The Bomb; Canterbury Club; Re- ligious Council; Who ' s Who Among f lude7ils in American Colleges and Universities; Monogram Minstrel; Officer of the Guard Association. Known as Binky to his roommates and old .loe to liis Brother Rats, .loe has been an outstanding cadet both aca- demically and militarily. Binky ' s manner of preciseness and enthusiasm made him an outstanding member of our Class. He ' s President of the Slimmest Cadets Alive Club and will be remembered for a long time by his Brother Rats as one of the most conscientious men in his class. Joe JACK BAYLY PAYNE III Fort Worth, Texas Electrical Engineering, . ir Force — Private 4, Corporal 3, Supply Sergeant i, Second Lieutenant 1; Trustee of . mateur Radio Club; Chairman Ring Figure Flower Committee; Swinmiing Team 4; Track Team 4; Golf Team 4; Texas Club; . merican Institute of Electrical Engineers. .Tack, the number one guimer on Little .John and, .ts quoted from The Roanoke Times, the unsung cannoneer of the George Washington game is a true son of Texas. Be- tween trips to Lynchburg in the faithful Ford, he has found time to build quite an enviable academic record and earn his gold stars. He ne -er succumbed to his roommates honored sack labs and always managed to find those extra minutes to spend on his electrical monster in the E. E. Lab. After three years in the Air Force, .Tack, along with liis Lynchburg conciuest, will journey to M. I. T. for graduate work. Paynerilli THE V. M. I. OF 1958 JOHN OSBORNE PETERS Richmond, Virginia Fir,l P ' -MKlisli, Arlillerv- l ' ri Mlc 1, ( ' (ir|jonil ;i, Scf(, ' ,-:nil ■- ' , Lii-utoiKiiil 1; (ilcc Cluh, ISiisincss M:iriiiKcT 1; AsMKi:ili- Editor cil ' VMI liciMn; Cmlrl SlalV; I)i.slirif, ' ui.slii-il Sliidcnl ■. ' , Distiiiguislicd MililMi-v Studcrd; Aniii ' il Vimcs Clijl,; KriKlisli Society; Uicliinoiid Chili; Frichi.v Al ' tcrrioon Ucrnlnr ' I ' ouririu Society. VMI means many tilings to many [)eo[ile. ' I ' d .l(.lin it wa four years of doing outstanding work in every phase of liis eadetship, which his record, both military and academic, will more than prove. He managed to do the almost impossible by olitaining Distiiignishcd Student and First Lieutenant witlidut giving uji any of the pleasures of life. Never one to work wlien there was an.vthing else to do, John went for four years without seeing late study hall or mi.ssing a party. .John entered The Iiistilnle .iware that he was conceited; he leaves believing him.self ]ierl ' e l. .I. (). JOHN TALLMAN POFFENBARGER Dunbar, West Virginia History, Armor— Private i, 3, ' 2, 1; Rat F ' ootball; History Club; Armed Forces Club; Guidon Bearer; I ittle Gym Com- mittee; Officer of the Guard Association; Game Announcer; Blood Bowl; Intramurals; Captain Stooptrotters. . more likeable person cannot be found at The Institute than Johnny. Hailing from West Virginia is of great pride to this cadet. Poft has gained many friends from both sides of the Mason-Dixon Line. John will always be remembered as a fine student and a guy who fits into any crowd. A terrific man on the dance floor, John was the center of attraction at many of the social fimetions here at VMI. Being a Lawyer is the goal he has set for himself, and there is no doubt that he will achieve tliis ambition. PofJ JAMES EDWARD POTEET Richmond, Virginia Pre-Medical, Air Force — Private 4, Corporal ;i. Regimental Supply Sergeant ■i. Regimental Supply Officer 1; Richmond Club, Vice President, President 1; 1958 Ring Committee; Chairman Figure Committee; Armed Forces Club: Virginia . cademy of Science; General Committee; Friday Afternoon Regular Toiu-ing Society. With high aspirations (which he later fulfilled much to the wcinder of us all) young James marched courageously up from the Holy City at 130 per through the well-known Arch, scared simply stitt ' . The first few months were hectic, but time saw him march out again and again on numerous errands of mercy to Baldwin, Hollins and Macon, only to return with incredulous tales of his aeti -ities. Seriously speaking, Jim Pogo has most successfully combined a fierce and de- manding sense of duty with the commendable ability to get along with people. ■ ' Pogo u BOMB CLASS WILLIAM A. PRIOR Madison, Georgia History, Air Force — Private 4, ' i, 1, Corporal 3; History Club; Armed Forces Club; Officer of the Guard Association; Deep South Club; Cazootie Club. The Grand Dragon of the Deeper-Deep South Club came to VMI possessing no uncertain opinions regarding the segregation issue. Bill has continued to adhere to the hard and fast principles set down by his beloved Peach State. Bill has been an outstanding member of the Class of 1958 and has always been a firm advocate of the good time policy. However, he has always been able to follow this pursuit and still remain in the upper regions of his class. Uncertain of his future plans Bill, however, whether in . ir Force blue or ivy-cut farm attire, has the warm good nature and determination which will certainly guide him along the road to success. ROBERT ROMEO RADER, JR. Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania Civil Engineering, Infantry — Private 4, 3, i, 1; Football 1, 3, ' 2, 1; Wrestling 4; Baseball 4, i, 1; American Society of Civil Engineers; Officer of the Guard Association; Intra- murals; Floor Committee; Methodist Club; Cadet Staff; Home Staff. From out of the liills of ' estern Pennsylvania came Big Bob to be cut down to size by a Southern Belle. Bob was first lured to VMI for his football talent but later turned out not only to be a helpful addition to the Big Red but also a true friend to all his classmates. Bob is planning an Engineering career, and we know that he sliall be successful in his cliosen profession. Bob JAMES MONTIE REA, JR. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Ilistorv, Armor— Private 4, -i, 1, Corporal 3; Rat Wrestling; Metlio ' dist Club; Judo Team 3, ' 2, 1; Cadet Waiter; HLstory Club; Little Gym Committee; Officer of the Guard .Associa- tion; Glee Club. The day Montie left Pittsburgh, VMI gained a swell guy as a member of its Corps. He has the rare attribute of being able to do a favor for the sake of doing it and not for the return. W ' hen he ' s not in tlie sack or trying to out-guess the History Instructors, he ' s usually found down with the judo team. After serving liis time with the . rmy (please give him six months) and being a party to a little ceremony in Dover, Delaware, Montie plans to go into business. With his per- sonality and ambition, he certainly won ' t have much trouble. Montie THE V. M. I. OF 1958 JOHN DARRELL RICE Portsmouth, Virginia Pro-Modical. Ariimr— Private 1, f ' orponil ;j. ScrKcanl i. First Lieutc-uatit 1: Cross Coiiiilrv, Iii(lor r aiirl Outdoor Trarl ' 4: C ' arfrf Staff; 1 )58 JJirifi Vinurr Corririiitlci-; TuU-wator Cliil,; Glee Cluh; Virginia Acadcrny of ScirnL-e; Olliii-r of tin- (iiiard Association; Distinguished Student 4., 3; IVIm ' .i IVIio Amoiii Students in American Colleges and Universities. Darrell came to VMI with the intention of starting on liis way to becoming a dentist and has accomplished his first step. Between books and dogfisli and with the help of a certain Miss at Madison, D, is now the very proud record liolder of Having Spent the Most Time at Madison in a Semester. One of Doc ' s boys from his Rat days, he has never sweated academics, waltzing his way through from the start. A faithful member of the Thank God It ' s Friday Night Club, Darrell hopes to continue his good standing next year at MCV. Here ' s to success D. WARREN L. RICHARDSON Norfolk, Virginia Civil Engineering, Armor— Private 4, 1, Corporal 3, Sergeant % u ' ' ' • =1 Track Team; Cadet Waiter; Bapti.st Club; Officer of the Guard Association; Intramurals. Old Skip came to VMI from the tidewater area with a smile and a greeting for everyone. Over the years, he has retained this happy trait. Behind almost every practical joke, he has made VMI a more interesting and exciting place for others, as well as for himself. He need not worry of what the future may hold; for with his friendly manner, he will always come out on top in his endeavors. Skip RICHARD BOYD ROBERTSON Warsaw, Virginia Civil Engineering, Infantr. — Private 4, 1. Sergeant -i. Corporal 3; American Society of Civil Engineering: Yest- minster Fellowship; Secretary, Personnel Chairman; Religious ( oiincil: . rnicd Forces Club; Officer of the Guard Association; Company Food Ucpresentative; Tidewater Club; Late Study IIall-1; Frcc-t, Iloping-3, Steady- ' 2, Engaged-1. Robby rocked into VMI from a long line of Keydets. the last one being his big brother, Walter. Robbv really has something to live up to. Another phase of Rob ' bv ' s stay at ' I ' lic Institute that can ' t be neglected is the era of Pat. From tlie looks of his desk she should win the title of the most photographed girl in the world. Robby worries too much as can lie testihcd to by his election to the Nichols Engineering All Nite Chill. We all know that sheer work will make him a big Siicves.s. Robbv hi BOMB ■-1., CLASS CHARLES FREDERIC ROSENBAUM Abingdon, Virginia Bidlogy, Armor — Private 4, ' 2, 1, Corporal 3; Southwest ' irginia Club; Virginia Aeademy of Science, Rifle Team 4, 1: Armed Forces Club; Officer of the Guard Association; Intra- murals. Rosey, ' a description in a name, was given to him by his classmates and it seems to fit the true warmth and friendliness that make his personality. In the field of medicine Fred has found a way of life in which he shall serve mankind. With eyes toward the future, he ends four years at The Institute and begins a long journey toward the goal of MD. Determi- nation coupled with this desire to become a doctor will pave an easy road to his praise-worthy ambition. Rosey WILLIAM BASIL R0U30S Richmond, Virginia Civil Engineering, Infantry — Private 4, 2, 1, Corporal 3; Glee Club; Wrestling 4; Judo 2; American Society of Civil Engineers; Cadet Waiter; Armed Forces Club; Assistant Librarian; Canterbury Club; Richmond Club; Turpin Wade Scholarship. Hidden inside Bill is the aspect of him unknown to many of his Brother Rats — that of a thoroughly and very conscien- tious man. Bill was serious about all he did at VMI par- ticularly his academics in the Civil Engineering Department. He refused however, to let anything interfere with his fun and enjoyment. This loyalty to his friends, combined with the steadfast defense of his convictions (especially about sport cars) contribute to the character of one of our Brother Rats that is assuredlv going to lead a happv and productive life. BiU JOSEPH PAUL ROYER, JR. Manassas, Virginia Ci il Engineering, Armor — Private 4, Corporal 3, Supply Sergeant 2, First Lieutenant 1; Glee Club; Commanders, Ix ' ader 1; American Society of Civil Engineers; Baptist Student Union; Frisboc Team; Religious Council; Mono- gram Minstrel. When .1. Pablo Royer stepped through .Jackson Arcli clutching his trumpet in his little hand and smiling and waving to everyone he saw, little did he realize that in due time he wou ld join the long grey line of military geniuses and partying fools. Never one to let an.rthing worry him, I ' aul has certainly compiled a fine record, both militarily and academically at The Institute. Not content with the Thank God It ' s Saturday Club, Pablo has now innovated the Omigod, It ' s Monday Organization. But when Gabriel blows his Hnal blast you can bet .1. P. will be there with his horn playing cool with keen musical ad-libs. Pablo THE V. M. I. OF 1958 LEONARD RUBIN Brooklyn, New York History, Air Forri— I ' rivalc i, :!, -i, l;.lcwisli Cliil,; l{cli«i.,ii, (Viiincil; International llclations Cluh; Pulilicity Mana ' iT ' i; History Cluli; Officer of the Guard Association. Lenny invaded the Soutti from Brooklyn and in four years of hard work and long hours, he has advanced to a high academic rating in the History curriculum. Having as a goal Graduate School or perhaps the business world. Rube still gave much of his time to his many extra-activities, and be- came famous for his speech at Randolph-Macon. Always on the go, getting dates at the Sem or on the Hill playing intra- Tnnrals, Lenny has the drive to be successful in any field. Rube THOMAS ALONZA SAUNDERS III Norfolk, Virginia Electrical Engineering, Infantry — Private 4, 1, Corporal 3, Sergeant i; American Institute of Electrical Engineering; Glee Club 4: Distinguished Military Student; Armed Forces Club: Tidewater Club, Secretary ' 2, l; Rat Basketball 4; 1958 Ring Kig ire Cdininittee; Canterbury Club; Milk Bar 3, 2, 1; Phantom 3; Intramurals 4, 3, 2, 1; Automobile 3, t!. Tommy is known from Florida to Maine for liis partying ability and complimentary comments, especially to his dates. He has never missed a Stevesville gathering and does his best work at The Crow ' s Nest. Although he enjoys a good time and is never around Barracks on weekends, Tom has kept on or near the top of his academic section. Everyone knows that whatever he may do in the future or wherex ' er he may go. Tommy will be a sucess and keep the party going in his wonderful little way. Tommv LESLIE HOWARD SAVAGE Lynnhaven, Virginia Civil Engineering, Armor — Private 4, 1, Sergeant ' 2, Corporal 3; Cro.ss-Country 4, 3, ' 2, 1, Captain: Indoor and Outdoor Track 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Monogram Club: American Society of Civil Engineers, Secretary i. Trust Officer 1; Distinguislicd Military Student 1; Tidewater Club Vice President. In September of li);j 4, Tlie Institute got its first look at the Planner. Herman whipped into the Arch, looked around, and immediately began formulating a master plan that would carry him with the least amount of sweat, except for two well- known and remembered occasions. Through foiu- years of wine, women, song, and Civil Engineering, well-known and liked by all, the German took all the Civil Department had to offer and set some kind of record for the best possible grades with the least possible study. . Runner both on the track team and in liarrarks, he will be missed at The Institute. Herman -V X BOMB CLASS GEORGE ROBERT SCHELL Warwick, Virginia Civil Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, 3, 2, 1: Swimming Team 4, 3, -i, 1, Canterbury Club; Track Team 4; Tidewater Club; Monogram Minstrel 4; Aquatic Club; American So- ciety of Civil iMigineers; Armed Forces Club; Liquid Lunch Team. G. R. returned to the four grey walls after spending a year on the C O Railroad. A true Tidewater boy hailing from Warwick, Virginia, G. R. ' s stay at VMI has been highlighted by frequent and flying trips to Longwood to see a certain biond. A faithful member of the Thank God It ' s Saturday Club and a veteran of many Wednesdays and weekends at the liquid, G. R. hopes to obtain a degree in Civil Engineering and then retire in Tidewater. See chapter II in 19(50 Bomb. Chico ARNOLD SCHLOSSBERG. JR. Roanoke, Virginia English, Artillery— Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2, First Lieutenant 1; .levvish Club; Roanoke Club; Religious Council, Promotion Manager 2, Vice President 1; International Relations Club, Historian 3, Secretary-Treasurer 2; Englisli Society, President 1; Rat Football 4; Tiirn-Oui Staff, Assistant Business Manager; Armed Forces Club. In the course of his cadetship, Arnie has established himself as being noteworthy in many fields. He has been a key figure in the English Club, successful on the Tennis team, and out- standing in his military endeavors. His engaging personality and sharp wit have helped us over many a rough spot and will not fail him in any undertaking he might decide upon. JOHN FRANCIS SCHMIDT, JR. Norfolk, Virginia Civil Engineering, Armor — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2; Rat Football; Wrestling 4; Track 4, 3; Armed Forces Club; Secretary 2; Floor Committee and Hop Committee 2; Ameri- caTi Siicicty of Civil Engineers; Intraniurals; A Company Intramural Miinager 2; Glee Cluli; Tidewater Club; Newman Club; Fire Fighter; Member of Five Year Plan. .lohn, a transplanted Yankee came to us from Norfolk, Virginia, via Pennsylvania. After a successful year of Rat Football he decided to give it up for studies and parties. After a not too successful McadcTnic Rat Y ' ear, John has improved in both his studies and military. Since he will be here next year he has fond hopes of (•.■nrying a .saber. .John is well known at the neighboring girl schools for his way with women. We wish him all the luck In- deserves, and we know he will keep the Corps in shape. .lohnny THE V. M. I. OF 1958 JOHN MEL SCHWEIZEE III San Francisco, California Civil Kiifiinc-criiif, ' , Air Force- Private i, 1; Corponil ' .i, Coliir SiTgfiiiil ' 2; Newman Club; Armed Forces Clulj; iSIoiHifjram Clul ; Rifle Team; Officer of the Guard Association; Catholic Cadet Clioir. It has often been remarked that actions speak lourlcr than words. Jack, who is considered by all to be one of the most conscientious and faithful memfjers of this Class, is our living illustration of that fact. Jack has never needed a flourish of trumpets or a toot on his own horn to serve as an influence on all who know him and will always be re- membered as the one who stood up and led his Brother Rats from under the thumb of unjust discipline the night of the bombs ' incident. We are fully convinced that the loudest noise Jack will make will be his success, Jack PAUL LOUIS SECHTMAN Sands Point. Long Island. New York English, Marine Corps — Private i, -i, 1, Corporal S; English Society; Glee Club; The Cadet Statt ' ; 1957 Ring Figure Banquet Committee; Fencing Team 4, 3, ' J, 1, Captain 1; Yankee Club; Commanders, Cross-Country and Track Teams; Armed Forces Club; Monogram Minstrel; Riding Club; Newman Club; Pistol Team. Coming to us from Long Island ' s sole Indian Reservation, Chief Pontiac fought his way through four years of con- stant war parties, ultimately triumphant over the vain attempts by the White Men of the English Department to educate this noble warrior. Never one to crack a book, Satch would instantaneously respond to the amorous calls of any and every fair squaw available from Sem to Wellesley. With a new war cry of Semper Fi, Paul will wade tlu-ough the troubled waters known to all Marine Corps Junior Officers with aspirations of seizing the coveted island of Generalship. What we have lost, the Service has truly gained. Satch HARRY DONALD SHEPHERD III Lawrence, Pennsylvania Electrical Engineering, . rtillery — Private 4, 3, -2, 1; Varsity Football 4, 3, i, 1; Indoor Track 4, 3; Outdoor Track 3; Newman Club, Vice President 1; Monogram Club. Harry had only one fault ... He was always studying. How many sleepless afternoons did his roommates e :perience because of his violent pounding on the table when a mis- calculation occurred. How many times did he produce a feeling of guilt in his roommates hearts as they noticed him toiling over his work on their way to T. , 301 ... a course they maxed. Other than this one defect, Harry was all right . . . but it was that infernal pounding . . . We did like him though . . . that constant pounding . . . We can ' t stand it! ! ! Fuzz BOMB CLASS PETER MALCOM SHIPLEY Toronto, Ontario, Canada Elootrical Eiigiiioeriiig, Artillery — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Canter- Ijury Club; Armed Forces Club; Glee Club; American Insti- tute of Electrical Engineers; Officer of the Guard Association; The Cadet Staff; First Captain Window Closing Detail 4. Out of the frozen wastelands of Canada in 1953 came a cadet that was destined to either advance or set back The Institute by 50 years; your point of view depended on the color of your coat. Pete ' s pride and joy during his cadetship was his white M. G.; they were inseparable and were often seen in ordinary and odd places, everywhere from the Mayor ' s house to dragging the Superintendent on Highway 11. Pete will go far in the outside world; well, what man wouldn ' t that is going to sell refrigerators to the Eskimo ' Pete GEORGE MATTHEWS SHRIEVES Hopkins, Virginia Civil Engineering, Artillery — Private 4, 3, ■i, 1; American Society of Civil Engineers; Rat Wrestling; Intramurals; Officer of the Guard Association: Cadet Waiter. Four years ago, George ventured westward into the moun- tains of Virginia in search of a higher education. He found the going a bit difficult amid the stacks of books and barred windows. However, he has managed to pull himself and a few others through in pretty good shape. It is seldom that a person comes to VMI and leaves with the same attitude and personality, but George is the same today that he was in September, 1954. His loyalty, friendUness, and helpfuhu-ss make him one of the best liked persons in barracks. Gentleman George WILLIAM DURWARD SINK Roanoke, Virginia Chemistry, Infantry — Private 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Wrestling 4; Track 4; Judo Team 3, -i, 1; Armed Forces Club; American Chemical Society; Officer of the Guard Association; Distinguishe l Military Student; Intramural Wrestling. Bill is not wholly the quiet, solemn individual that he seems to lie. While this son of the Star City isn ' t pursuing the fairer sex, he is pursuing his second-best love, which is judo. Sinks, so called liy his nmnniiafcs. is a veteran of the .ludo Club. He is a rough anil tumljlc brown belt whose claim to fame is that of a choker, and he is bad news on any mat. Another favorite on Bill ' s parade of hits is chemistry. One of Butch ' s acid .stained, test tube cultists, Bill will probably enter the research field — to obtain better .solutions of Scotch and Soda. Bill THE V. M. I. OF 1958 MICHAEL KIRBY SMELTZER Abingdon, Virginia Pre-Mc-(iiciil, Infantry— Private 4, J, ], Girpon.l :i; l- ' n-, lirr],[n Swimming; Virginia Academy of Science; Arcliacolugical Society; Southwest Virginia Club, Vice President; Wasliington Fellowship; Officer of the Guard Association; Delta Company Representative; 1958 Ring Figure Committee. Mike came to VMI from his beloved hills of Southwest Virginia ready to spend four years in the pursuit of an edu- cation. Since then Mike has shown us qualities becoming the Southern gentleman that he is. Upon graduation he intends to study Law and continue his trips to Swcetbriar and Catherine. We wish him luck, and we are sure he will be a success. Mike LACY AGEON SMITH Buchanan, Virginia Prc-Medical, Infantrj — Private 4, -i. 1, Corporal ;:i; ' irginia Academy of Science; International Relations Club; Roanoke Club; Rat Track; Blood Bowl; 15, 4 and 60 Club; 1958 Ring Figure Committee and Finance Committee; Officer of the Guard Association. Buchanan ' s contribution to the Class of 58 has spent four eventful years at VMI. He has allowed his long hours of study in the Biology department to be interrupted only by frequent sojourns to the various girls ' schools surrounding Lexington. Even 4 months ' confinement and 60 P. T. ' s, issued under rather unusual circumstances, could not stop his desire to make himself available to any and all who requested his services. This, of course, includes all those pretentious crea- tures of the other .se. . Knowing Lace will show the same determination which has so characterized his life at ' MI, he cannot fail to succeed in any course which he chooses to pin ' s ue. Lace THOMAS JENNER SMYTH Bethesda, Maryland Electrical Engineering, Infantry— Private 4, Corporal 3, Color Sergeant -2, First Lieutenant (BX. S-3) 1; Cheerleader; Floor Committee: Hop Committee; Newman Club; Secretary ■2, President 1; Religious Council, Secretary 1; Armed Forces Club; .VTiiorican Listitute of Electrical Engineers: Monogram Minstrel; Cadet Staff; 1958 Ring Figure Finance Committee; Distinguished Military Student. Those spit-shined shoes were the trade-mark of Tommy ' s military attitude. His typewriter was constantly clacking as this barracks lawyer submitted his almost— alwavs— approved permits. Meetings, whether Newman Club, Hop Committee, or Staft ' , occupied much of Tommy ' s time, but he still managed to stay in E-1. A stream of pale blue station- cry poured forth but still tlie unanswered letters piled up. Late study often claimed him, though the results were sometimes dubious. With slide-rule or swagger-stick, as Tommy goes from VMI his success and leadership will be proven. Tommy BOMB CLASS THOMAS LAMAR SPRAGINS, JR. Jackson, Tennessee History, Air Force — Private -1, 1, Corporal 3, Sergeant i; Distinguished Military Student; Golf Team 4, 3, i, 1, Cap- tain 1; Armed Forces Club; Geology Assistant. Beau, quiet though sincere, is one of the most under- rated persons in barracks. Modesty is the keynote of his four years at VMI, but he has been outstanding in both his academic and military endeavors. He shows initiative in everything he undertakes, and he can be depended upon in any situation that arises. His great strength of character and sincerity have won for him the qualities of a true friend. Whether applying himself in the business world or in a Law career. Beau will undoubtedly achieve success. Beau ROBERT ERNEST SPURRIER HoUis, New York Ci ' il Engineering, Infantry — Private i. Corporal 3, Sergeant i. Second Lieutenant 1; Football 4; Wrestling 4; Track 4, 3; . merican Society of Civil Engineers; Club 300 : Little Gym Committee; Distinguished Mihtary Student. Yankee was converted soon after he arrived on the Hill, and he is now a staunch Rebel. During his first two years he pro ed that he knew his way around on the mat, the track, and the gridiron. But preferring to burn up his .slide-rule rather than the sports pages. Bob kept many a late light burning in X. E. B. His six P. M. siesta was not to be disturbed, but came the weekend and sleep was for- gotten at those long to be remembered parties. Whether v aims a transit or a rifle, reads tables or field manuals. Boh will find his path througli life a happy road. Bob JAMES EDWARD STILWELL Luray, Virginia Physics, Artillery — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Wrestling 4, 3; Timmins .Mu.sic Club; .American Institute of Physics ' 2, 1; Cadet Waiter ' 2, 1; Honor Court 1. Diu-ing his first year at VMI, .lim made up his mind to try to do everything right, which he accomplished witli ap- parent ease. After a quiet Rat year in which he was seen and not heard, he soon earned many new friendships. . s a Corporal in his Third class year he was found to ask the Rats instead of telling them what to do in the usual manner. Thus, as a Private he found more time to hit the books and has the grades to show for his efforts. One quality that Jim has which will carry him far in any field of his choice, is the ability to reason, make up his mind to a right decision and stick with it. When the Class of ' 58 looks back on VMI in future years, .Jim ' s name will certainly come to mind. Stilly THE V. M. I. OF 1958 JOHN FALLON SULLIVAN Richmond, Virginia Civil Kngiiicoririg, Irifaiitry — Private -J, 1, ( ' nrjinnil :J, Ser- geant 2; American Society of Civil t ngineers; Rieliniorid Club; Monogram Minstrel; Officer of tfie Guard Association, Company Representative: Armed Forces Club; Methodist Club; Westminster Fellowship; 1958 Ring Figure Committee; Track Team 4; Cross-Country Team; Basketball i; Club 132. This last leg of our four years at VMI finds ole Jackson floating from Lexington to Brownsburg every Sunday after- noon on cloud nine to get his favorite meal of pizza pie. It must really be good pizza pie to get him out of here every weekend ! Not only has Jack worked hard academically and made good grades, but he has been a strong factor in the success of mighty Easy Company in almost every phase of athletics. Good luck with the Bureau of Public Roads, .Jack, we know you ' ll pave an easy one to success in the near future. •Jackson RONALD XAVIER SWIHK Philadelphia, Pennsylvania English, Infantrv — Private 4, 1, Corporal 3, Sergeant i: Varsity Football 4, 3, i, 1; Rat Wrestling; Vill Flying Club; Timmins Club. When Ron, the author of What, Me Worry. ' and Dogs Lead a Good Life, graduates from VMI, we will lose an exceptionally friendly and good humored individual. An unfaihng member of the Seven-Thirty Television Club and a menace to the resources of the Mess Hall, Ron possesses varied interests wliich include flying, but mainly his interests are considered from the hay. In later life, Ron is guara nteed to find success by approaching his problems in liis wiiming, buoyant wav. BEVERLY GATES SYKES, JR. Lynnhaven, Virginia Civil I-2ngineering, Infantry — Private 4. 3, -2, 1; American Society of Civil Engineers; Tidewater Club; Ring Committee; Little Gym Committee; Rifle Team: Cadet Waiter: Honor Guard; Bus Commander; Rat Daddy: Officer of the Guard Association. Out of the Lynnhaven swamps he came in September. 1954. to enroll in Uncle Buzz ' s Engineering class. Although gen- erally hard at work in the library, this Southern Gentleman always seemed to keep up with his social life in Lynchburg and the surrounding countryside. One of the immortal members of Foxtrot Company ' s Skid Row, Gates boasts of the recog- nition as one of the first ranking First Class privates! Success in Civil Engineering is just around the corner for this quiet, amiable guy. So it ' s goodbye Institute, hello cruel world. Gates BOMB CLASS GEORGE ALVIN TAKACH Smyrna, Delaware Hiolnny, Armor— Private 4, i, 1, Corpural 3; Cadet Staff; Traik ' IVaiii 4; Bomb Staff; Hop Committee; Floor Com- liiiltce; Virginia Academy of Science; P. X. Force; Officer of tile Guard Association. One bright fall day in 1954, a boy left his plow in tlie fields on a farm near Smyrna, Delaware to try his luck at The ' ir- ginia Military Institute. Ever since Buzzy entered VISII he has made quite an enviable record for himself. He has gained many friends, been in the top third of his class, and partic- ipated in many of the extra-cm-ricular activities offered by VMI and some not offered by The Institute. Buzzy is a Pre- Medical and was one of the first to be accepted at M.C.V. You ' ve heard some Southerners say, Go home, Yankees! Well, you can see why because Buzzy has also captured the heart of one of the prettiest, little Southern Belles you would e ' er want to meet. Buzzy EARL HUGH TALLEY Richmond, Virginia Electrical Engineering, Infantry — I ' ri atc f, Ccrporal 3; First Sergeant ' 2, Regimental (S-S) 1: Vice ( liairman Ameri- can Institute oF Electrical Engineers: Hi.Tinr Court 1; Hal Wrestling Team f; Dislingnislu-d Military Student; Baptist Club; Richmond Club; Wliu ' sU ' hn Amuiuj Shiileiitf: in Amen- can Colleges and Vniversiiies. Beaver, the kid with a slight overbite, is one of the most well liked of our clan. He is the type who can be full of mis- chief one minute and can quickly become a very serious lad the next, especially when there is an E.E. book lying open anywhere close by. His grades will verify this. As far as his future is concerned, a pretty little brown-eyed girl named Peggy can answer that. We know she will get what she has waited eight years for, and we wish to say that she has a prize worth the waiting. Best of luck to everybody ' s friend and Eagles successor. Beaver EDWARD JACKSON TAYLOR Bayside, Virginia Civil Engineering, Infantry — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; American Society of Civil Engineers; .ludo Team 1 ; Officer of the Guard Association; Intramurals; Daytona Beach Vacation Club. From the sand dunes of Chesapeake Beach came Dyna- mite to join the Cla.ss of 1958, After experiencing trouble with Buzzy ' s Civil Engineering course his Rat year, he has since been able to hold his own. Academic seriousness his Third Class year brought him no fame as an officer in D Com- pany, but his pride lies in the fact that his position has re- mained static since that time. Considering personality. Jack leaves little to be desired. He knows liis goal in life and is destined to achieve it. - ' Sr Dyi iiitc THE V. M. I. OF 1958 V ROLAND LEE THARP. IR. Winchester, Virginia Civil EiigiiLceriiig, Air Kurcc Privalc I, :i, - ' , I; Mdliodisl Club; American Sofiety of Civil Kngineers; llciid Fiiotliall Manager; Officer of the Guard Association; Armed Forces Club; Air Force Rifle Team; J. V, Basketball: Hlood H.avI; Battalion Clerk; Intramurals. Roland came to us from Winchester, that historic northern Virginia city. Ever since he got here he has shown us that he is a lover when it comes to the fairer sex. At the present time he ' s been having those far away expressions on his face very often which signifies he ' s dreaming of that certain girl at Madison. Roland has been a great guy to know and a true Brother Rat. We know he ' ll be a tremendous success in all his endeavors. Rollie WILLIAM BENNETT THOMAS Roanoke, Virginia Civil F.ngineering, . ir Force — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Glee Cluli; Bomb Staff; Cheerleader, Head Cheerleader 1; Cadet Staff; .Vmerican Society of Civil Engineers; Floor Committee; Rat Football; Indoor Track 4; Golf Team 3; Intramural Manager, l!)o8 Ring Figure Party Connnittee; Roanoke Club. Vhen Billy entered VMI in 54, it didn ' t take long for his Brother Rats to realize that when a party or date was to be liad Billy was the one to look for — he really fixed them up. The party boy of VMI will be forever known for his willing- ness to help his fellow cadets. Along about his Third class year he met the one person who made him toe the mark. Her name is Mary .lo. We are sure he will long be remembered for his production of Little .lohn, the cannon wliich has sounded the victories of our Football team. Billy, too, will make a booming success of life. Billy JOHN GREGORY TRAFTON III Virginia Beach, Virginia Chemistry, Artillery — Private 4, i, 1, Corporal 3; Tidewater Club; . merican Chemical Society; Glee Club; Track Team 4; .Inilo Team; . rmed Forces Club; Officer of the Guard Associa- licni, Intramurals. With holes in his fatigues signifying the curriculum of the Chemistry major. Jack has fultilled four years of diligent work. A stud like form, an unending reservoir of energy, a smile, and the saying, Good things come in small packages, seems to sum up his entire existence here at The Institute. With these qualities of congeniality, drive, and the epicurean outlook on life, he cannot help but realize his loftiest ambition, .lack ' s Brother Rats stand as reliable witnesses to this fact. Jack X BOMB CLASS -i RALPH JOHN TREMAGLIO Waterbury, Connecticut Pre-Medical, Armor — Private 4, 1, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2; Virginia Academy of Science; Newman C ' lnl ; Armed Forces Club; Intra murals. After four years Jack has become a naturalized Southerner. To the average person Jack is quiet and a little shy, but to his Brother Rats he is a real comedian. He certainly is the one to pick you up when things aren ' t going too well. Jack has his serious side when it is time for work. There isn ' t another guy around with the size of his heart. He is known in barra ks as the world ' s greatest planner and lives up to all it im])lies. Jack has made many friends down this w-ay, and we hope he will find it profitable to settle down here. He is the kind of person you can ' t help but like and this quality alone will boost him high in later life. Jack DONALD THOMAS WALKER Westiield, New Jersey Pre-Medical, Infantry — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2, Private 1; Varsity Track 4, 3; 1958 Ring Committee and Ring Figure Committee; Officer of the Guard A.ssociation; Olympic Drinking Team; Friday . fternooii Regular Touring Society; Distinguished Military Student. Down from Yankee-land descended D. T. one fine autumn morning to take up residence at VJMI college on Virginia ' s fair soil. He was converted almost overnight into a fine Siiutherner who would like to call Riclunond liis home. As a po.ssililo candidate tor any party, Donnie has succeeded in turning any restful moment into a huge blast. His exploits in the field of Biology have gotten Doc balder, Gup meaner, and ha e practically caused the whole Department to crumble to the ground. Everyone will readily agree that ' MI has 1 enefited by Don ' s presence; it looks as though he has bene- fited himself. Donnie WILLIAM JEFFERSON WALKER, JR. Norfolk, Virginia Civil Engineering, . ir Force — Private 4. 3, 2, 1; Editor of the Turn-Out, Cartoon Editor: Rat Cross-Country, Rat Indoor and Outdoor Track; President Archaeology Club 1. Vice President i: American Society of Civil Engineers; Baptist Student Union; Tidewater Club; Officer of the Guard .V.ssociation; Armed Forces Club; 1958 Ring Figure Com- mittee; Judo Team i, 3; Floor Committee. Rooster, ' 58 ' s own beach rat blew into VMI bound and determined to do all he could to help it . . . Surviving the rat line, he returned to settle down with academics but soon found that impossible, for at tliis time Anne came on the scene, charming him completely. Through these long years, he has been quite successful in all his undertakings, some of the more noted endeavors being Sem Commando, publica- tions and studies. Now as Rooster leaves us, we have no doubts that he will continue to be a success with Anne and will enjoy a long, happy and prosperous life. Rooster - THE V. M. I. OF 1958 DAVID DUNCAN WALLACE II Richmond, Virginia Kl.-.lriciil Knf;iiH-c-rinK, Air K.,icr I ' rivMic- I. :i, - . 1; Glee Club; JiiU-rnalioiial Ut-hitiruis Cliil., I ' nsi.lnil 1; Ollicer of the Guard Associiitioii; Aincrii:iii Insliluli- of Klcctriral Engineers; Swimming 4; Assorti- l riirlcinrnurnl At-tivitics. Look for a red-hcail and tlion- ' s tlie Turk! Mosl rod-heads liave a terrilile temper, liul this one is an exception, patient, understanding, and the kind of fellow everyone likes. He has distinguished himself aeademieally and among his friends. This distinction we know will be ever pre.scnt throughout his life. So long, Dave; we sincerely hope your life will be lilled with success; our liest wishes go with you. Turkey CHARLES CLAYTON WALTERS Bethlehem. Pennsylvania Electrical Engineer, Armor — Private 4, 1, Corporal 3, Sergeant ' i; . rmed Forces Club; Amateur Radio Club; Barracks Sound Technician; American Institute of Electrical Engineers; Officer of the Guard Association; Distinguished Military Student; Barracks Representative for Keystone Sound Ser nce. lot of beer has been bottled since that fateful day in September of 1953 when Chuck first entered the confines of MI. He started off liis career as a cadet by taking more furloughs his Rat year than any first classman had a chance to take, and now after five long years the great game is coming to a close. I ' pon graduation he will obtain what he has certainly earned m his stay at ' iII — a diploma and a commission in the Regular Army. Chuck JAMES DOUGLAS WEBBER Lynnhaven, Virginia History, . ir Force — Private 4, 1; United States Navy 3. -2; Wrestling Team 4; Tidewater Club; Glee Club; Armed Forces Club; Golf Team 4, 1; Deck Ape Club 3, ' 2; Stumpy Lake Golf Club, Every Summer. .Vs many graduates will testify, Ben Hogan came to The Institute four years ago with the idea in mind of changing it to resemble the University of Virginia and almost succeeded. . fter a year, he decided the place was too far gone to bother and ambled oft ' to take a Florida vacation « ith the Naval Air . rm in .lacksonville. After many adventures involving debu- tantes in Miami, nurses in .Tax, French mademoiselles on the Riviera, signorinas in Italy, the satyr is back with us. Seriously speaking, the Class of 1958 missed Jim during his absence, who has not only the reputation of being a fine golfer, but that of a great guy and wishes him the best in the future. Jim BOMB CLASS JAMES COLEMAN WEST Greeley, Colorado History, Air Force — Private 4, Corporal 3, First Sergeant ' 2; Regimental Sergeant Major ' 2, Regimenal Commander I, Armed Forces Club; International Relations Club; Winner of Convair, Douglas, Boeing Awards; Chicago Tribune Award; IVIw ' x Jf ' lw Among Students in American Colleges and Uni- rersHies: Member of Cadet Staff; J. V. Basketball 4; Honor Court Vice President. There are many Corporals, Sergeants, Lieutenants, and Captains in the Corps of Cadets . . . but there ' s only one Regimental Commander. That makes the job of writing about him unique. It ' s so completely insufficient to describe .Jim as outstanding or top-notch, because those things are obvious. He wouldn ' t be Corps ' first-ranking officer if he weren ' t extremely capable. It ' s .Tim ' s honest, unselfish concern for the welfare of the troops ... his willingness to stick his neck out and pitch for the boys when he thinks they deserve it that really sets him apart from the rest. If courageous act can be measured, then it ' s those who have nothing to gain and everything to lose who are the most courageous. Such a man is .rim West ... a credit to himself and to ' MI. Jim STUART WILSON WHITEHURST, JR. Richmond, Virginia Civil Engineering, . rmor — Private i, 2, 1, Corporal 3; West- minster Fellowship; Intramiu-als; Armed Forces Club; Mono- gram Minstrel; Richmond Club; American Society of Engi- neers; Ciril Shaft Staff. .lolly Poogs is the guy that has never been known not to have a smile on his face and a guy that can get along with anyone. Stuart is probably one of the few Keydets to go through VMI without ever having a bad word saicl about him. In the darkest of times, Stuart seemed always to be a morale booster. Whitehurst Paving Company will be getting a good Civil when Stu casts his lot with them after graduation tliis .Tune. Stu not only has his profession chosen but also a littl helper who likewise hails from Richmond. Poogy Bear ANTHONY MICHAEL WILLIAMS Odessa, Texas Ilistorv, Infantry — Private 4, Corporal 3. Sergeant Major and First Sergeant 2, Captain 1; .1. V. Rifle Team, Varsity Rifle Team; Armed Forces Club; Texas Club; President 1; Intra- nmrals; Distinguished Military Student; History Club; Yaho( Giants, President; Barracks Rat Ring Representative; Po t Exchange Staff. Tony found the Shenandoah Valley quite ditferent from the sandy plains of West Texas during his Rat Year and often wondered why he was so far from home. But it did not take long for him to adjust himself. During his four years at VMI, ' I ' ony has many times proved to all that the long trip from home was well worth it. We are all reminded by his ever present smile and constant achievements that he has been as successful as any while at school. Tony will not find it diffi- -ult to get ahead after school as long as he continues to display (lie same personality we have all become so accustomed to. Tone __. X THE V. M. I. OF 1958 STIRLING LEWIS WILLIAMSON, IR. Charlottesville. Virginia Civil ICiifjiiiccriMf;, Armor — I ' riv. ' ilc +, Corporiil :i, ScrKeiiiil i: Si ' oiul i.icuti-iiaiit 1; Class Historian . ' 5, -2; Class Prcsidc-iit I: American Society of Civil Kiiginccrs, I ' rcsidciit 1 ; Varsity Tennis i, 3, -i, 1, Captain -i, 1; Monogram Chili; Rat Baskef- ball i: Cliairman lOoH Hinf; Committee: (CAo ' s H ' hi, Among Stiitleiitf: in American College.i unit i ' nirer.iilie.i. Versatility keynotes Stirling ' s four successful years at V-MF. Not only did Stir engage himself in a host of activities, but no matter what the task, if Stir had a part in its operation, you could count on a job well done. Hailing from Charlottesville, Stirling is a true Cavalier and possesses a quality of congeniality which wins for him a friend witli every new acquaintance. As a Class President, Stir lerl his Brother Rats over many a rough .spot and was always willing to help a fellow engineer unsnarl a tough math problem. Bus ' s Boy never let his many duties interfere with his having a good time and on returning from the weekends his familiar quote was, I had a ball. Stir WARREN W ILSON WINES Warrenton, Virginia Pre-Medical, Infantry— Private i, 3, i, 1; Rat Football; Rat Wrestling; Judo; Armed Forces Club; Officers of the Guard .Vssociation; Representative; Intramurals; Shower Singer. Warren came to VMI from that great metropolis of War- renton and succeeded right away in becoming quite a guy in the estimation of his Brother Rats. In wit and humor no one exceeds W.W.W., and he is a connoisseur of good music — any kind — food, and some of the other things prevalent in a Key- det ' s life. His personality is one of those which helped him and others to make the long grind through VMI. The future for Oodles looks quite bright — Med-school and marriage to that great girl, Jane. Dr. Wines and the Mrs. will surely have a happy and eventful life. Oodles SAMUEL BROWN WITT III Richmond, Virginia English, Air Force — Private 4, Corporal 3, First Sergeant -J, Captain 1: The Cadet, A.ssociate Editor -2, Managing Editor. Editor-in-Chief 1; Glee Club; The VMI Commanders: 1958 Ring Committee; Chairman, 19.58 Ring Figure Committee; Timmins Music Society; Bomb Staff 1; English Society; Dis- tinguished . FROTC Cadet; Distinguished Student : Friday Afternoon Regular Touring Society; Who ' s Who Among Studentf: in American Colleges and Unirersities. For as much as many have taken in hand to set forth a declaration of those things most siu-ely believed among Ls. wlio from the beginning were eye-witnesses, it seemed good to write of most excellent Saiu. Possessing the dubious distinc- tion of having lost more Class elections than any man in Barracks, he has managed to rise above these defeats, how- ever, and contribute more than his share to Class successes. Irregardless, he has never been successful concealing that he is a real loser. On the other hand, his amatory endeavors and conquests have been of such variety that his stature in this field is both unknown and unique among us. Assuming good health, we can only say that he certainly does have a future, be it academic or social in scope, and tliat whatever, the job will be well done. BOMB CLASS WILLIAM ALLEN WOOD IV Virginia Beach, Virginia History, Armor— Private -t, 3, -2, I; History Chili; Glee Club; Distinguished Mihtary Student; Cantert)ury Club; Milk Bar 3, i, 1; Officer of the Guard Association; Intramurals; Company Athletic Officer 1; 1958 Ring Figure Committee; Liquid Lunch Club 3, •2, President 1; Automobile 2, 1. Billy, bringing his tliree books with him, came to ' MI with quite a career before him at The Institute — his sack and the Stevesville Frat house. Billy has attended just about any and every party at VMI since his Rat year and has been a constant threat to the boys at UVa. Not to let down in the summer montlis, Billy has done his best work in keeping with a VMI tradition, do it while you can. With all this aside, Billy has made many friends in our Class and is held in higli regard by all. Best of luck to a fine man who probably will be found in the same place in 1978 as he was in ' 58, Lee ' s Jet Lounge. Woodv IAN BARRETT WOODMAN Manhattan, Kansas Civil Engineering, Artillery — Private 4, i, 1, Corporal 3; Rat Wresthng Team; Rat Football; Rat Track; Varsity Wrestling 3, i, Co-Captain 1 ; American Society of Civil Engineers; Intramurals; Canterbury Club; Floor Com- mittee; Little Gym Committee; Armed Forces Club; Club 300 ; T. G. I. S. Club; Milk Bar Club. The far ofi ' countries of Europe contributed quite a prize in the year 1954 in the form of Deacon Woodman. . lthough Mid- Western born and bred, .Ian spent quite sonic time traveling in Europe with his Army family. It was there- he acquired the continental flair he held during his cadetship. Coming from such a long way, it was awkward to go home on a weekend, so consequently, .Ian and his famous brown hat became quite well known in the homes of the more fortunate Brother Rats who live a little closer. He was alwa, quite welcome, however, even though many a mother wondercil what her son was going to bring home next. The impact tin- Deacon made will long be remembered at The Institute. J.B.- SAMUEL EDWARD WOOLWINE Abingdon, Virginia I ' rc-Mcdical, Infantry — Private 4, ' 2, 1, Corporal 3; Virginia .Vcadeniy of Science; Southwest Virginia Club, President 1; Baptist Club; Co-Captain 1957 Football Team; Baseball 3, 2, 1 ; Football, 3, 2, 1 ; Monogram Club. By no means all football at The Institute, even though his great ability and desire has secured his being remembered as such, Sam is the personification of what football should mean to the college student; not merely as an excuse for re- ceiving a diploma, but rather as a constructive extra-curricular activity which has not hampered a strong desire to become a dentist. The record speaks for itself; Player of the Year in 1956 (Virginia), Co-Captain of the Big Red in 1957, L ' - nanimous . 11 Southern in 1957, Who ' s Who Among Stiidenis in American Colleges and Vniversities — a record of one whose capable and inspirational leadership on and oft ' the field has earned for him respect and admiration. THE V. M. I. OF 1958 llisl.,iv. Iiilniiliv Wiv SLiKk ' iit; Ollicii- (,r llic MaiiagcT; lU-iid Mmiki Drive C ' liiiiniian; Rcf, ' iiii 58 ' Bomb; Armed Fort International Relations Club; We.s Figure Committee; Geology Assist LAWRENCE EDWARD WOOTTEN Laurel, Maryland U- K :(, ■!, 1; l)i.sliMt. ' Ml li.-.l Milll.-iiv (mimi-iI AssiK-ialion; ( ro -CoUiilrv ;er, lMrloor-()iil.l ,.,r Track; MI.m .I iilal Clerk; Assisliiiit S|,r,rl,s Ivlilor, •s Club; Ilisl.H-v Club; Hal F .,,lball; ley l ant. i l;ili ID.W Kii Hailing from one of the nation ' s leading cities in horse racing and gambling. I.arry ( Stoop Poop ) cotjverged on VMI. He brought with him his marvelous sense of humor and the grocery store for which he was soon to be notorious. His unusual morning chant around the stoop is known as his famous axiom, Another day, another ninety cents With all I.arry ' . channels for thought, the one big channel was always Inncd into Burtonsville, Maryland and the little fernnie. Larry WILLIAM WARREN YAUN. JR. Portsmouth, Virginia Ci ' il Engineering. . rni(ir I ' rix ' nfe I. Corpnr:il ;i. Srri;v:iiil -J. Scc.ikI I,irulen;inl I; Mclh.KJi.l Clnb. ur l ' iv,idrMl -1. 1-. l!cligi.lU. ( ' ..uni ' il; .Vriiic.l F.,n,- Club; . nirri. an Sn.irlv ,,f Civil Kngiiieers; 1 )l linguislH■(l Military Student; 1 ntr.ininr.ils Cadet Waiter; WcsIcn- Foundation, Secretarv ' 2. Treasurer 1; Tidewater Clnb. Warren in true Reb style came to VMI to be a citizen soldier. During free time and sometimes otherwise he can be found preparing his table-fop army for battle. General Yaun is said to have the smartest miniature army in barracks and we ' ll go along with that. He arrived at the Institute in true love l)ut soon became a part of the ital VMI statistics, to the good fortune of a good many lasses scattered about the coun- try. Between his love life and army W arren has always found time to be a true Brother Rat and we wish him more of the same success. Nun DANDRIDGE HADEN YON Charlottesville, Virginia KTiglisli. . rnioi — Private 4, Corporal ;5. Supply Sergeant -2. First Lieutenant 1; Glee Club, Publicity Director 1; Armed Forces Club; Fencing Team ' 2. Co-Captaiu 1; Distinguished Military Student. A Dan Yon is a new creation wliich has never been seen before at MI. It is a cross between a tweety bird and a toy tiger. This creature possesses integrity, personalit.v. intelligence and leadership along with a terrific sense of humor. It inhabits the South in the vicinity of Charlottesville l)Ut has been known to frequent other cities where women ' s colleges are found. Usually clothed in grey, it has been seen wearing brown tweed on occasion. These creations are very rare and it pays a hundred-fold to have one as a friend. •■TovTiuvr BOMB A. lLTHOUGH most of the members of the Class of 1959 didn ' t know what they were getting into when they registered at V NII in September of 1955, the Institute didn ' t know what it was getting itself into, either. The first year that ' 59 spent in barracks was a period of dormancy as far as expression of class spirit is concerned, but the class was to be heard from. The next year gave us more freedom of expression. In fact, there seems to have been a little difference of opinion between our Brother Rats and the rest of the Corps as to just how far that freedom extended, and we not only lost our class privileges, but got a no drinking re- striction pasted over our bottles and cans. This led to clearer thinking, however, and by using somewhat better judgment we made it through the rest of the year without any more real ca- tastrophes. Our second class year has been one of more Epicurean outlets. One reason for this is that we have enjoyed greater privileges due to our maturity and, if not the clairvoyance that all ' MI SECOND CLASS HISTORY first classes have (according to themselves), greater sophistication. On top of that, ' 59 and the Corps in general hasn ' t had too much to really kick about in spite of close order penalty tours and a revival of military physical culture. Things were generally the same when we began the year, and we got down to as much work and play as was practical. We started getting ready for our Big Weekend: Ring Figure. This is always a big one for the class going through it, but it seemed like something really special for us, not just because of the fact that the ' 59 family was all coming together to have a heck of a lot of fun, but for other not so personal reasons. The V]MI football team of the fall of 1957 was undefeated — the first one in a long time — and it was made up largely of ' 59ers. Our class banquet in Roanoke found one of the principal speakers praising our football Brother Rats for their fine play and even the whole class which supplied them, as the Stonewall Class to a hearty round of cheers and class yells. We realized a lot of things about ourselves, our class, and VMI at our Ring Figure. We realized how strong the ties were between us and our Brother Rats, and it made us feel pretty good. And we realized that those ties would hold for a long time — like the masonry in a stone wall. As we settled back down into the normal routine after Ring Figure, the foundations of the Stonewall Class were continuing their settlement and that masonry was hardening. And it will continue to harden for a long while, because the real history of the Class of ' 59 lies in its future. What has gone before has only been leading up to what is to come. The Class of ' 59 is a kind of Corps in itself — a Corps of Citizen Soldiers — made up of individuals who will prove their worth to themselves and ' ]MI in the future mainly as individuals. Sometimes, before they graduate they will exert that individuality a little too strongly and will walk tours and serve confinement. But these individuals, of diverse activities and interests, will remain stones in the Stone Wall of ' 59. There will still be a bond holding them together — it is the same kind of thing that makes so many dismissed cadets return to school in September and Janu- ary. Keep your eyes on 59. It is an organization which will not ever be listed in the Wall Street Journal, because to own a share in 59 is to have an interest in something that can ' t be described in financial terms, but which is more valuable than that which can be. Class Officers iSriciiAEi. W. Fatpix Prexident John L. Knoels ! ' ( ■ Prfxithnt Mark A. II. Smith Historian C LASS o o Richard Edward Adams Roanoke, Virginia Samuel Payne Adams Warwick, Virginia Edward Churcliill Addison Richmond, Virginia Melvin William Anderson Baltimore, Maryland Niels Christian Anderson Richmond, Virginia John Randolph Angolia Washington, D. C. Robert Higgins Baillio, Jr. ' irginia Beach, ' irginia Edward Robert Barnes Norfolk, Virginia Donald Franklin Basham Roanoke, Virginia Truman Dorland Baxter, Jr. Norfolk, Virginia Kurt Berggren Norfolk, Virginia Richard Donald Bingham Gary, West Virginia Asa Orin Bishop, Jr. Pocahontas, Virginia X ' aughan . mi Blakemore, Jr. Waynesboro, Virginia Maxwell Farrar Blanchard Washington, D. C. OF 1959 Ifussrll Cliarlcr- Clii u, .Ir hynclilnirf, ' , Virniiiiii Klviii Richanl Chick m lloanokc, Vir(, ' inia .li.lin Donald Cliristic Nauyatuck, Connecticut Bernard Leonard Coniglio River Forest, Illinois James Daniel Coogan, Jr. Norfolk, Virginia Charles Allen Cotton III Jett, Kentucky Howard Waff Coupland Norfolk, Virginia Hurley Haywood Cox, Jr. Roanoke, Virginia William Maslin Davis Richmond, Virginia Charles Hal Dayhuff III Washington, D. C. Kent Duryea Decker New Rochelle, New York William Sherman Drake III Austin, Texas Donald Patrick Dreelin Richmond, Virginia James Easley Edmunds III Washington, D. C. Ronald Elvin Eger Chicago, Illinois John Morton Eggleston, Jr. Norfolk, Virginia Leon Elson Elsarelli Portsmouth, Virginia John Letteau Engels, Jr. Racine, Wisconsin Ira Habbit Eskridge, Jr. Prattville, Alabama Edward Leo Fall, Jr. Richmond, Virginia Walter Ferony Annandale, Virginia William James Fravel Plain City, Ohio William Claiborne Fuc)ua Norfolk, Virginia Exiquiel Benjamin M. Galoi San Francisco, California Jr. JiSlii jm 0KS ■WBP WUPt 9 SKf K ? «--.—.. •:s. 3 : ri ' ia « r SJ K BOMB CLASS Ivan Mstislav (ialysli ' c)onsocket, Rhode Island Louis Charles Gapenski Des Plaines, Illinois Julio Manuel Garcia Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico James Alfred Garnett Fredericksburg, Virginia Royall Willis Geis Ri -erside, Connecticut James Samuel Gillespie, Jr. Pounding Mill, Virginia Kurt Manfred Gloeckner Richmond, Virginia John David Goode Richmond, Virginia John Randolph Gorman Xorfolk, Virginia David William Gwynn Xorfolk, Virginia Robert Guy Haines, Jr. Arlington, Virginia Robert Simpson Hauser Xorristown, Pennsvlvania Dean Joseph Heifer Westerville, Ohio Richard Adolph Hein Darien, Connecticut ' ernon Washington Heishman Mt. Jackson, Virginia Kelly Neugent Hillenburg, Jr. Roanoke, Virginia Robert Larrie Ilobson -Arlington, Virginia Patrick Robert Hughes Norfolk, Virginia Thomas Edward Callis Hughes Danville, Virginia .luhn Waverly Hunnicutt -Marion, Virginia Thomas Benjamin Inge Kenbridge, Virginia James Franklin Ingram Danville, ' irginia Michael Martin Irvine, Jr. Oslo, Norway Richard Lawrence Irons orktown, Virginia V. M. I. OF 1959 Lawrciicc Fi)r.s.vtlic .Inliris.ii Norfolk, VirKiiiiit I ' fte Thoina.s Jolin.son, .Ir Koanoke, ' irj{iiiia William Stanli ' V .lolinsori Klwuod, IiicJiaiiJi ViTne Monroe Ket-fer Lynchbur);, Virginia Gordaii Wyiiiaii Keiscr Deri ' er, Colorado Jolin Page Kemp, Jr. El Paso, Texas William Berret Kessler, .Jr. Montgomery, Alabama Eugene Spencer King Norfolk, Virginia William Carlton Kirkland Abingdon, Virginia Thomas Klemenko Hicksville, New York Billy Howard Kornegay Powhatan, Virginia Leo Albert Kramer, Jr. Richmond, Virginia Milan Piersol Krickoxie Bridgeville, Pennsylvania Elder Lee Lash III Portsmouth, Virginia Ralph Dreben Lawson Quantico, Virginia William Garnett Lee III Alexandria, Virginia Robert Yan Kwai Leung Taipei, Taiwan, China Nowell Eugene Loop Gwynn, Virginia Francis Rust Loth, Jr. Waynesboro, Virginia Douglas Edwin Mac. rthur Great Neck, New York Harry Gregor MacGregor, Jr. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania John Bruce MacKenzie L pper Montclair, New Jersey Donald MacGlashan MacWillie, Jr. Fort I.,eavenworth, Kansas Ronald West Marley Johnstown, Pennsylvania BOMB C L A S S Ernest Lionel Martin Ndrfolk, Virginia John Lougheed Martin Wheeling, West Virginia Robert James Martin, Jr. Aldan, Pennsylvania James Joseph Massotti Trov, New York Michael William Maupiii Charlottesville, Virginia James Casper McFalls Sturgeon, Pennsylvania Pearson Dudley McWane Milan, Ohio Donald Otto Messner Xaugatuck, Connecticut Marvin Luther Meyers, Jr. Norfolk, Virginia George Henry Mittendorf, Jr. Atlanta, Georgia Joseph Trimble Monroe Staunton, Virginia Watson Adams Mundy Roanoke, Virginia William Thomas Nebraska Dunbar, Pennsylvania Percy Conway Nowlin III Petersburg, Virginia William Hays Old, Jr. Cranford, New Jersey George .Joseph O ' Neil Wilmington, Delaware Charles Russell Orrisoii, Jr. McLean, Virginia John William Patane Great Neck, New York Chester Harlee Pate Norfolk, Virginia John . lden Phillips Staunton, Virginia Ricliaril Kdwanl l ' liillip|)i Wythcville, Virginia Louis Noland Pipes, Jr. Rayville, Louisiana . rthur Michael Pomponio Arlington, Virginia Solomon Stanley Ratner Miami Beach , Florida V. M. I. OF 1959 Ihirrv l),l|,liiis I!mv, Jr. Dallas. T. xM-, .lollll Cllillul, Itri ' d I ' eii.sacola, Florid:. Alejandro Kcncs I ' lisiiy C ' il.v. I ' liilippiiir Islands IKtIktI 1,,-c- Kichanis Xorlolk, Nir dnia Harry Miller Ritsdi Covington, Virginia Robert .Joseph Ross Richmond, ' i girua William Nichols Ruflin, .Ir Petersburg, Virginia .John Irvin Rugh New Florence, Pennsvlvania Ricardo Alfredo Santos Guayaquil, Ecuador Robert Phillip Sellers Sarasota, Florida Norman Joseph Shamus Detroit, Michigan Philip Greenleaf Shepard Croton, Counecticut Edward Allen Sitch Yale, Virginia Kenneth Garland Smith Lynchburg, Virginia Mark Alexander Ilorljcrt Smith, Jr Alex andria, Virginia Robert Alan Sommers Charlottesville, Virginia George Lee Southard Richmond, Virginia Howard Blaine Sprinkle Roanoke, Virginia Justin Roderick Strunk, Jr. Buffalo, New York Edward Garner Talley Salem, Virginia James Tlieodorc Tate, Jr. Richmond, Virginia Lloyd Milton Thacker Staunton, Virginia Henry Evans Thomas IV . rlington, Virginia Richard Samuel Trandel Chicago, Illinois , 1 . -I t f r tyy L . HnBw ' M ih BOMB C LASS William Leroy Traylur Orlando, Florida Peter en kirk Trumpore Cranford, e v Jersey Dimiiie Richard Tuck, Jr. Richmond, Virginia Spencer Coakley Tucker Lexington, ' irginia Donald Scholfield Ulni Norfolk, Virginia John Allen Van Kesteren Onancock, Virginia Michael Andrew Vargosko Bridgeport, Connecticut James Geter Vermillion Norfolk, Virginia William Clyde Walker Norfolk, Virginia Frank Hull White Atlanta, Georgia John Penn Whitescarv ' er Salem, Virginia Willis John Wichlei Miami Beach, Florida Nevins Hendrix Wilburn Martinsburg, West Virginia Clarence Lee Wilkinson, Jr. Norfolk, Virginia Charles Lewis Willis Blackwater, Virginia James Campbell Wood, Jr. . rlington, Virginia James Lockttood Wood, Jr. White Plains, New York Klliott Trwin Young Norfolk, Virginia V. M. I. OF 1959 BOMB T, ll¥] winter of our second year has arrived, and the ranks have thinned considerably. Gone are many familiar faces, but the majority of a class that has experienced a trying and colorful year remains strongly intact. The Class of 1960 has absorbed tradition in-a uniciue and difficult way and is now ready to api)ly what it has learned didactically, accjuisitively, and beneficially. We have suffered through the last of the great circle and experienced the liberty of a duration with no class system. In many ways we experienced the last of what makes this the only sc ' hooj of its kind in the country. From all those trying hours of the longest year of our lives came the intangible reward whic ' ii is now the foundation of our class. The fall of 1957 opened with the advent of a thi-illing but ulcer-provoking football season. Quickly we found ourselves preoccupied, but not only with rats and books. Tension mounted along with an inexpressible joy as each weekend brought a new victory. The team had a gradually eye-opening effect from New England to Florida. Even in Lexington the most critical observers of all conceded that their brother rats were potentially capable athletes. THIRD CLASS HISTORY Following the welcome relie f of Homecomings, we were to experience a succession of har- rowing but exhilarating football weekends. Each bitterly fought victory at Williamsburg, Roanoke, Bethlehem, and Charlottesville fanned our pride and determination. As Thanksgiving approached, the bond of spirit on the field and in the stands became increasingly apparent. With the Classic close at hand, we were acutely conscious of our team ' s marvelous record. November 28 came with a dark and dreary da,y, but the final round from Little John brought with it the joy anrl satisfaction of a wonderfully successful and inspired season. The.se fall months had left a deep mark in the spirit of the Corps and our class. We returned to Lexington for our first class party which fittingly completed a wild and woolly Ring Figure weekend. Several weeks remained before Christmas vacation, and we turned again to the discipline of our wards whom we felt had become lax. Quickly, a class meeting was called to correct the situation, and the fourth stoop felt a swift regeneration before Christmas. In the new year, with two weeks of glorious freedom behind us, we faced a long, but eventful stretch with renewed vigor. The Ring Committee was chosen, and, immediately fell to its task of providing the enduring, tangible memento of our class. The net result came several weeks later in a ring with an original and striking design. After presentation to the Class, the aniuuil dispute arose f)ver the choice of stone with the final vote going for deep blue. Exams were upon us in those waning days of January, and, with a thought to those wasted hours, we studied well into each night. After the first exam, the others sped quickly by, bringing a few leisure days before our second semester. Soon, it was frigid February and time to crack the whip again. Dawn hours were spent around the barren, frozen parade ground as the rats ex- jjerienced their second convincing resurrection. In our short history of a year and a half, we have observed and experienced changes in many different phases of activity at ' MI. The scene has changed academically, physically, and more drastically in the military. What is most inii)ortant is that these changes affect us directly as individuals and as a class. The manner in which we accept them will have a strong bearing on our remaining years of cadetshi]] and those following graduatioTi. If some of our influence has been abated, the reid strength we jjrjssess as a class transcends most of the rules which would bind and inhibit us. Class Officers Roy G. Qcin-.v Prenirlent Jox V. Hamiuc Vice PreJiident RoiiERT B. Tyler lILitorian CLASS rs r rs Ronald Vanderford Allen Sand Lake. New York Frederick Leon Anderson Beckley. West Virginia George Robert Ax Lexington. Virginia Robert Earl Avlor Washington, D. C. James Lovelace Bagbv, Jr. Danville, Virginia Paul Martin Bayliss Alexandria. Virginia Carl Alton Benner, Jr. Arlington, Virginia Donald Carlvle Bennett New Castle. Pennsylvania Pearre A. Thompson Bibb. Jr. Roanoke, Virginia David George Bisset Dayton, Ohio Hugh Hamlet Blackwel! Wytheville. Virginia Albert Samuel Blitz Mollis Hills, L. L, N. Y. William Anthony Bloemsma Washington. D. C. Edward Earle Bomar Ludlowville. New York Bowlman Tarleton Bowles Chattanooga, Tennessee William Clivie Boxley III Raleigh. North Carolina Glen Lee Brangan Norfolk, Virginia Oscar Jerome Brittingham 1. Warwick, Virginia Seaborn Flournov Brown Mexico, D. F. Mexico Shirley Maurice Brown, Jr. Roanoke. Virginia Francis Marion Bruce. Jr. Sperryville, Virginia Phairol Bulpakdi Bangkok, Thailand Leonard Franklin Bush. Jr. Washingtonnlle. Pa. V. John Raymond Bushey, Jr. Luray, Virginia M. L OF 19 6 - - f,i a a a jU 5 1 - --- 4 - ' l James David Byrley Robert Coleman Caldwell BaylissONcalCallaham Norwood Ronald Campbell Leonard Grant Carmine George Bryan Carver Pearisburg, VirgiDia Vivian, Louisiana Glen Allen. Virginia San Diego. California Richmond. Virginia Hot Sprines, Mronn John Barry Cary. Jr. Ashby Lyle Chamberlin Hubert Edward Clav. Jr. Kenneth William Coates Georce Preulice Cobb Robert Samuel Cocbrsn. Jr. Richmond, Virginia Chevy Chase, Maryland Smithfield. Virginia Seymour. Indiana Fairview, Pennsylx-ania Thomas Edward Coggiii Warner Booton Cole Joe Ed Collins John Joseph Coughlin George Irvio Coulbourn W illiam Frank Cressall Mobile, Alabama Macon, Georgia Aise. Virginia Norfolk. Virginia Suffolk, A ' irginia Washingxoa. D. C. Raymond Francis Crickeiiberger Thomas Nance Daniel Charles A ' oodall Daniel James Kearnev Dalv Robert Emmett Daly Edwari Bnmon Davi; III Lynchburg, Virginia BOM Bristol. Virginia B Augusta. Georgia Orchard P;irk. New York Bridgeville. Peimsyh-anla Portsmouih. ' irdnia CLASS O, ,-m ' fi r Robert Marshall Davis, Jr. Charlottesville, Virginia Nicholas Ray Dclaplane Front Royal, Virginia Anthony DiCaprio Richmon d Hill, New York Thanu Disayasuta Southsea Hants, England Ross Donell Dodge Grosselle, Michigan William Minor Driver Rockbridge Baths, Virgi Frank Eugene Dudley Hampton, Virginia Donald Keister Duncan Bradley, West Virginia Louis Alexander Dunlap, Jr. Pulaski, Virginia Wi:iiam Clute Enniss Norfolk, Virginia John Richard Evans Wilmerdiog, Pennsylvania Frank Louis Ferrier Atlanta, Georgia Christopher Ryland Fleet Arlington, Virginia Francis Paul Fox Melrose, Massachusetts Vaughn Murrell Foxwell Princess Anne, Maryland James Boyd French Gary, West Virginia James William Gale Fredericksburg, Virginia William Vernon Gates, Jr. .Alexandria, Virginia Charles Theodore Gehring, Jr. Nelliston, New York Robert John Gianella Peekskill, New York James Olien Gibson Richmond, Virginia William Oscar Giles III Roanoke, Virginia James Gratton W. Gillespie. Jr. Newport News, Virginia James Gunn Goodwiliie Hampton, ' irginia V. M. I. OF 19 6 Enrique Gorbea, Jr. Santurce, Puerto Hico Arthur Wallace Grafton Virginia Beach, irginia Leonard Thomas Graham Forest Hills, New York Leonard Roberts Graves. Jr. Richmond, Virginia James Rutberfoord Greathead Richmond, Virginia Charles Ward Hamihon. Jr Cradock. ironia Robert Rose Hamilton Gate City. Virginia Donough Cole Hammonds Lancaster, Kentucky Jon Phillip Hamric Loxington, Virginia Richard Arlan Hand Marianna, Florida Charles James Hart. Jr. Atlanta, Georgia David Archer Haycock Falls Church, u nia Fred Warren Haynie, Jr. Reedvillc, Virginia Matthew Allen Hefner Clarksburg, West Virginia Gerald Edward Herrmann Lancaster, New York John Nicholas Hester III Rddsville. North CaroUna John Robert Hilliard Patrick Air Force Base. F!a. John Archibald Horgan. Jr. Norfolk, Mr inia Samuel Watson Horner Alexandria, ' irginiH B O Peter William Houck Lynchburg, Virginia I B Carroll Cody Hudson. Jr. Gastonia, North Carolina William Franklin Huggius Fincastle, Virginia Jay Henry Jarrett Falls Church. Virginia Brian Leonard Kane Massapequa. New York CLASS m i H 1 Hi| B ' - ' f -f .-- ' :, _ Jf , , William Charles Keens Albany, New York William Russel King Alexandria, Virginia James Richard Kivlighan Staunton, Virginia Linwood Polk Knight, Jr. Portsmouth, Virginia ■illiam Lee Knowles, Jr. Portsmouth, Virginia Garrard Parfitt Kramer Merion, Pennsylvania Thomas Joseph Kurkoski Endicott. New York Wavne Anthony LeBIang Park Ridge. Illinois Robert Neil LaGarde Salem, Virginia Bradford Gregory Lampshire . rlington. Virginia Charles Frederick Leonard III Ft. Bennine, Georgia David Leigh Leiwion Roanoke. Virginia Sterling Monroe Lewis. Jr. Monaca, Pennsylvania John Poague MacLeod Lynchburg. Virginia David Michael Maddox Union. New Jersey Darryl Thomas Markland Herald, Virginia Ronald Edward Marlowe Belle Glade, Florida Earl Darwin Marquette Lynnhaven. Virginia Daniel Hoover Marstoii Alexandria, ' irginia Edward Albert Martin Malverne. New York V. M. I. OF 19 6 f f ) ly Gilbert McLeod Henry Branham McNeillv George Patrick MUler Richard Sidnev Miller Samuel Augustus Miller John Edward Moore finton, Virginia New Rochelie, New York APO, New York. New York PhoenixviUc. Pennsylvania Buena Vista, Vir ioia Falls Church. irginia seph Lee Mora bit Howard Thomas Moss iMichael Yerger Moss Richard Curry Murphy Fredrik Hugh Morrill John Monigomerj- S. Myeis Butler. Pennsylvania Richmond, Virginia Nashville, Tennessee Norfolk, Virginia Greenwich. Connecticut Y ' ork, Pams:-h ama led James Myriek James Richard O ' Dell Robert Offutt John CaUaway Olsen Michael William Ondos Minneapolis. Minnesota Kingsport, Tennessee Los Angeles, California Roanoke, Virginia Library. Pennsyh-ania n Lee Parnell William Gallatin Paxton David Randolph PeftyjohTi George Garlington Phillips, Jr. John Nagy Pickering James Allen Pitiman Shreveport, Louisiana B O IN Norwich, Connecticut I B Lynchburg, irginia Loudon Bridge, Virginia Caracas, Venezuela Otis Air Force Base. Mass. CLASS Otis Ray Pool South Boston, Virginia James Bobbitt Powell EloD College, North Carolina John Sharpe Powell Elon College. North Carolina Rodger William Printz Culpeper, ' irginia Lawrence Jackson Puckett Augusta, Georgia Jon Anderson Quinn Wilmington, Delaware Roy Gilmer Quinn East Point, Georgia Francisco Ramirez. Jr. Norfolk, Virginia Suratana Ratanamangcia Bangkok, Thailand David Laeri Robinson Lakeland. Florida Edward Milton Roney . rlington, Virginia Howard WUliam Roth, Jr. Elbridge, New York Duval! Thomas Royster, Jr. Lynchburg. Virginia George Dahar Salaita Big Stone Gap. Virginia Richard Lee Sauder Wheeling, West Virginia James Aubrey Savage Portsmouth, Virginia James Christian Schaaf. Jr. Fort Sill, Oklahoma Allen Thurmac Schomaker Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Kenneth Raymond Scott Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania John Bricker Seamon West Jefferson, Ohio Jimmy Wayne Seeley Roanoke, Virginia Stephen Howell Sewell Daytona Beach, Florida Philip Thompson Shiner Front Royal, Virginia V. Henry Garnctt Shirley Pcarisburg, Virginia M. I. OF 19 6 tVilliam Caroll Simpson Roanoke, ' irginia rhomas Howard Smitb Roanoke, Virginia ViMiam Guy Smith III Petersburg, Virginia Richard Thomas Stubblefi id Dannlle, Kentucky Loyd Edward ToHey Natural Bridge Station, Va James Homer Tumlinson III West Point, Mississippi BOMB CLASS Chan Hue Yeb Taipei, Taiwan, China V. M. I. -iSr - i ■ .v; , OF 19 6 BOMB I T was liot that early September day, 1!);57, and the sweat beaded brightly on your face. The voice of two years at ' MI bellowed out to you in a tone of utter disgust, Pull it in, way, WAY IX, Rat!! A few hours before, you were a casually attired civilian, somewhat apprehensive perhaps at the stark ap- pearance of the school which was to be your home for the coming four years. Now, within the astonishingly brief moment it took to complete the matriculation line, you had changed from John Civilian to Mister Pull-it-way-in Rat. There wasn ' t any time during those first days to think about the things left behintl. Pleasure, comfort, and relaxation became words foreign to your vocabulary. Looking back, you find it difficult to describe those first grim days. Your mind was a confusion of CCQ; Sir, for dinner tonight we have . . .; OC and OD; Scott Shipp Hall-1918; BRC and CP ' s; wristlets and Whooaaa, Mister!!!— the list went on and on until your brain screamed silent curses at the thirds, the Institute, your teachers, and sometimes even yourself. If somebody were to ask the members of the Class of 1961 what they remember most about their first days at the Institute, he would surely receive as many varied answers as there are cadets in this class. There was bitter anger and frustration, happiness, fun, and disappointment. But some things were common to ever body. You remember the first Corps trip, when, for an unbelievably few hours, you had the chance to see the outside world again. You ' ll never forget how much harder the Rat Line was the following Mondaj-. FOURTH CLASS HISTORY There were those never-to-be-forgotten days when you w ' atched the Big Red charge to victory after victory on the gridiron. By now having gained a slight awareness of that intangible VMI Spirit, you might even have cheered a bit louder, knowing that to win could mean a few hours out of the Rat Line. The team ' s winning season, first since 1922, culminating in a triumph over perennial foe VPI, bowl bids, and a brief penalty tour amnesty by the Superintendent, served to heighten the gaiety that pervaded Rats aiul upperclassmen al ike during the revelry of the coming Ring-Figure Veekend. The blue Monday morning following, the festivity subsided. Upperclassmen were unhappy and Rats even gloomier, knowing that they had been out of the Rat Line for the last time ' til Christmas. Di- version for Rats was quite limited, but the upper classes could turn to resurrection for entertainment. Stoop poop spread the word a few days early, and you can remember lying in bed at night thinking for a few moments — wondering — hoping that it was just a rumor. Your wonderment ceased very early one morning when the clamorous shouts of the thirds shattered your brief sleep and gave you three minutes to put up your hay and be dressed out on the stoop. They ' d begun to call it Battle Drill now, because resurrections were taboo, but you never noticed the difference. A few weeks later, the severe rigors of Battle Drill were crowded into only a memory by the jovial choruses of Jingle Bells and Eeny, meeny, miney, mo; fifteen more days to go. Christmas had become a magic word, and the spirit seemed to reach even the third classmen, who were ordinarily oblivious to anything but making life vmcomfortable for Rats. The discipline of the Rat Line relaxed somehow, and you took advantage of every opportunity to let your chin hang outside your collar. You could never forget that you were a Rat, though, and would be for six more long months. Christmas furlough — words can never describe it. You felt perhaps like a man under life imprison- ment who has suddenly been granted a pardon. An immeasurable amount of living was crowded into those two short weeks. The pardon didn ' t last long, though. What did you feel as the last precious seconds slipi ed away, and before you knew it, you could see again the gray walls of the Institute, especially cold and univiting to returning Rats? The frantic whirl of crannning for exams quickly dissolved your nostalgia, and you forgot home for a time. In a few da. s the trial by exam was over, and the ubiquitous stoop poop brought word of another resurre . . ., er, Battle Drill. The thirds did their worst, as usual, but after three days the novelty wore off again, and it was all over. Though having learned by now the perils of the GC, some of your classmates took the Rat ' s pre- rogative of running it to avoid the six a. m. battle practice. Most of them fell under the pencils of the omnipresent thirds, but a very few managed to escape and took no little pride in this accomplishment. Soon the kaleidoscopic life of the VMI cadet brought Midwinter Hops as a welcome interlude to the normally stringent Institute routine. Perhaps, as you danced that last dance Saturday night, you thought, among other things, of the fact that in a little over forty days, you ' d be home again. Twenty-nine, twenty-eight, twenty-seven — with meticulous care they were marked from the calendar. Twelve, eleven, ten — again the .special intangible holiday spirit took over the corps, and again the upperclassmen seemed to let you relax a trifle, they being as happy and expectant as you at the prospect of ten days of furlough. Ten. They went as cjuickly as one or two, and you were back in the Rodent Route much, much too suddenly. Next weekend came the Easter Hops, and with your running girl here, it was just a bit like hoiue. Flowers and candy, bloodshot eyes and leaden feet, quiet happiness at being with somebody close to you — whichever characterized your weekend, it will not soon be erased from your memory. It was more, in a sense, than just the usual bacchanal VMI hop weekend. It marked the beginning of the end for you as a Rat, the beginning of the last mile, which, in turn, marked the real commencement of your life at VMI. With Bloody Sunday and the final company room, where you fought, kicked, and clawed your way through the wall of upperclassmen standing like a fortress between you and freedom, you ' d taken the final steps of that last mile. As you stood on the stoop and breathed a sigh of relief and pride that you ' d stayed to the end, the sweat stood on your forehead, just as it had that first agonizing hour in the Rat Liii( But this time your knees weren ' t shaking, your chin was triumphantly jutting outward, and your name was Mister . . . Sir, instead of Mister Rattie. You had at last arrived. Fourth Class Rat line and Vasliiiij:ton Anh V.t-n HMMRMMfeK J, 1 Durwood Belmont Adams, III Newport News, Virginia Harbert Lee Rice Alexander Jackson, Tennessee Charles Henry Alligood •Hampton, Virginia Frank Leon Althin Long Beach, California Thomas William Alvey, Jr. Clearwater, Florida Edgar Allen Ambrose Stephens City, Virginia Russel Wayne Andrews McGaheysville, Virginia Louis John Anjier, Jr. Denver, Colorado Michael Mouravieff Apostol Washington, D. C. Thomas Edwin Artman Chillicothe, Ohio Gerald Darden Austin Hampton, Virginia Kenneth Joseph Ayala Lakeland, Florida Frederick Hope Ayers, HI Portsmouth, Mrginia Edward Randolph Aylor Mitchell, Virginia George Russell Aylor, Jr. Alexandria, Virginia John Ronald Babb Ivor, Virginia Lee Douglas Badgett Belleville, Illinois Roy Charles Bailey, Jr. Warwick, Virginia Douglass Early Ballard Norfolk, Virginia Jeffrey . ugust Barg Denville, New Jersev Alphonso Sledge Barger, Jr. Chattanooga, Tennessee Thomas Albert Barno Braddock, Pennsylvania Jackie Rayburn Bell Oceana, Virginia David . ndrew Bella Ri erside, Connecticut James Rol)ert Berger Riclimond, Virginia Paul Frederick Bertram Highland Lake, New York James VanAllen Bicktord, III Norfolk, Virginia James Benson Birindelli Richmond, Virginia THE FOURTH CLASS Norman Micliacl Bisscl MarslilicUl, MassacliuscUs Ri liar(l I ' altoii Black Houston, ' IVxas Rol prt Jo Black Houston, Texas Stanley Bolcski, ,lr. Haunnond, In liana Walter Reeves Bossart Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Thomas Clarke Bradshaw, .Jr. Blackstone, Virginia William Thomas Braithwaite Virginia Beach, Virginia Henry Thomas Brawley London Bridge, Virginia Charles Sullivan Broun, Jr. Bayside, Virginia Francis Henry Browning Greenwich, Connecticut Walter Marvin Bryant, III Lynchburg, Virginia Robert Edgar Burks Roanoke, Virginia Withers Anderson Burress New Market, Virginia .John Willard Butler, Jr. Porstniouth, Virginia Richard Cary Butler Clifton Forge, Virginia Don O ' Neill Calkins Detroit, Michigan Robert Douglas Callander Alexandria, Virginia Martin Leigh Caples Princeton .Junction, New Jersey Henry St. George Tucker Carmichael. HI Lexington, Kentucky Leonard George Christie, Jr. Pottersville, New Jersey Heriot Clarkson Cismont, Virginia Benjamin Creighton Cleveland Nogales, Arizona Jerry Frank Coen Dallas, Texas Robert Moton Coltrane, .Jr. Hampton, Virginia Larry Milfrcd Cook Hampton, Virginia Robert Leigh Copeland, Jr. Portsmouth, Virginia Warren Lynn Copenhaver Wythevillc, ' irginia Levin Bruce Cottiiighani, III Richmond, Virginia THE V. M. I. BOMB - jBt W8C Sji ._|d Y l r. - i , William Lee Coxton Marvin, Virginia Stuart Joseph Crow Short Hills, New Jersey Ha.rvey Lacque Curlee Yorktown, Virginia Dennis Wade Curtis Hopewell, Virginia W ' illiam Kirkwood Dance Lynchburg, Virginia Jonathan Myrick Daniels Keene, New Hampshire James William Daniels, Jr. Bon Air, Virginia Frank Emmett Deaner Lynchburg, Virginia James Jack Di Bella Lock Haven, Pennsylvania Edgar Collins Doleman, Jr. Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania Charles Alison Drescher London Bridge, Virginia Charles Richard Duke Richmond, Virginia Wyatt Beazley Durrette, Jr. Franklin, Virginia Howard Dyer, III Greenville, Mississippi Grant Lee Eddy Charlottesville, Virginia David Robert Elliott South Weymouth, Massachusetts Joseph George Engelhard Detroit, Michigan Gerald Thomas Eubank Roanoke, Virginia William Ball Eubank, Jr. Richmond, Virginia Paul Lee Everett, III Suffolk, Virginia Charles Clarke Fairbanks Richmond, Virginia Donald Reed Fang Arlington, Virginia Floyd Randolph Farleigh Portsmouth, Virginia Dennis Smith Ferebee, Jr. Oceana, Virginia Charles Albert Finnigan, Jr. Charlottesville, Virginia Robert Howard Ford . rlington, Virginia William Shry Font Frederick, Maryland Edwin Firoved Fox Frederick, Maryland THE FOURTH CLASS Iliirr-i.sHii l.,-ui,s Ki-ifllcy, .Ir Ciivin ' leiii, ' ir(, ' iniii CliHord Field Frith, .h. I-exiiiKtou, Vir iniiL Seatoii Bloodwortli Fulnliu Richmond, Virginia Charles Harold Fuller Portsmouth, Virfjinia Johnny ],cc Funklmuser Mount Jaekson, Vir ' inia James LeRoy (lalihert Roanoke, ' iryinia John Philip Gangeuii Petersburg, Virginia George Hartraid ' t Haley Garrison Wilmington, Delaware William Russell Gibbings Norfolk, Virginia Steven Fagg Giberson Baltimore, Maryland Raine Micheaux Gilbert Fairfax, Virginia Paul Joseph Goldman Alexandria, ' irginia Hugh Foster Gouldthorpe, Jr. Warrenton, Virginia Richard Glenn Gravely Danville, Virginia Frank Everett Grayson, Jr. Radford, Virginia Louis . ndre v Grazulis Boston, Massachusetts Rodger Wilbur Griffith, Jr. Diablo, Canal Zone Gerald Francis Grogan Hampton, Virginia W ' illiam Russell Haeberlein Havertown, Pennsylvania William W ' endell Hala Monroe, New York Raymond Joseph Hanlein Washington, D. C. David Vincent Harbach Reading, Pennsylvania Thomas Edgar Harman . rlington, Virginia Clifton Stone Harrison Amarillo, Texas Joseph Holmes Harrison, Jr. .Vrlington, Virginia James Lee Harrison Cleveland, Ohio Joseph Lynn Hartford Hamilton, Ohio Richard .Mien Hartnian Danville, Pcnnsvlvania ( ,0 , THE V. M. I. BOMB T . 1 John Battle Haslarii, II Birmingham, Alabama Maxwell Lee Haydon Weeins, Virginia Charles Ratliff Henkle Mavisdale, Virginia George Durham Henning Roanoke, Virginia George Julian Hermann El.vria, Ohio Harvey Wayne Herring Messick, Virginia Paul Klflon Hill Freeport, Pennsylvania William Albert Hill Alexandria, Virginia Carl Martin Hirseh New York, New York Marvin Edgar HoUowell, Jr. Raleigh, North Carolina Ralph Rodney HoUowel Portsmouth, Virginia Horace Dunbar Hoskins, Jr. Lynchburg, Virginia Willard Dunbar Hoskins, III Lynchburg, Virginia Robert Henry Housley Silver City, New Mexico Robert Edward Lee Huddle, III Wytheville, Virginia Hubert Bland Hudgins New Point, Virginia Roderick Malcolm Hudgins, Jr. Rutherford, North Carolina Richard Dillow Huneycutt Appalachia, Virginia Henry Cleveland Iluntsberry Winchester, Virginia Richard Swann Hurley Richmond, Virginia Eddie Lee Jarvis Glasgow, Virginia Paul W ' ilson Jenkins Colonial Beach, Virginia Edward Ernest Johnson, III Memphis, Tennessee Paul Joseph Johnston New Rochelle, New York Lionel Troy Jones, Jr. Norfolk, Virginia Thomas Laurence Jones Freeport, New York Michael Good Jutton Liverpool, New York Lynn Frank Kasel Munster, Indiana THE FOURTH CLASS William Iloiiiy Kcr.li RicliniiincJ, Virf;iriia Robert James Keitri 01(1 Fort, Ohio Bruce William Kelly, Jr. Ilyattsville, Maryland Donald Frank Kern Norfolk, Virginia Louis Sherwood Kifjer Lynchburg, Virginia Graham Oakes King Chicago, Illinois Thomas Odell Kirspel North Little Rock, Arka Peter Shell Kleinberg Waban, Massachusetts Hirsh Barry Kolp Brookline, L• ssaclulsetts Mitchell Ronald Kot Milford, Connecticut Frederick Karl Kressierer Brooklyn, New York Raymond Michael Krett Brooklyn, New York Harold Albert Kurstedt, Jr. Mountain Falls, Virginia Edward James Kysar, Jr. Watertown, New Y ' ork William Murray Lackey Lexington, Virginia Van Thomas Langdon Newport, Rhode Island Gregory Wallace Lee Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Charles Alfred LeFon Richmond, Virginia Kenneth Philips Legum Lynnhaven, Virginia Thomas Anthony Lento, Jr. South River, New Jersey Owen Akers Lester, Jr. Hopewell, Virginia Richard Bruce Lindqui.st Rochester, ilichigan Joseph Paul Lisiecki, Jr. Chicago, Illinois Benjamin Parrott Lynch, Jr. Portsmouth, Virginia Oscar Kent Mabry Lexington, Virginia Thomas Smiley Madigan Fort Knox, Kentucky David . llen Magee Petersburg, Virginia Joseph Patrick Mahoney Atlanta, Georgia THE V. M. I. BOMB .-■iiL=. i , tjm e ' Charles Lyiinhaven Manly Quarry Heights, Canal Zone John David Martin Alexandria, Virginia Leonard Daniel Martin, Jr. Fort Lee, Virginia Alfred Wilburn Massengill Four Oaks, North Carolina William Maurer Roslyn Heights, New York Allen Leslie McCormick, HI Ravenna, Ohio Eugene Russell McDannald, Jr. Vernon Hill, Virginia James Robert McDonald APO, New York John Wellen McDougall Nashville, Tennessee Curtis Scranton McDowell Halstead, Kansas Sylvester McGinn, Jr. ' Newton Center, Massachusetts Judson Cole McLester, HI Great Neck, New York Richard Manning McMurry Decatur, Georgia Warren Harding McNamara, Jr. Hampton, Virginia Harold Randolph McNemar Lexington, Virginia John Craton Miller Webster Groves, Missouri John David Miller Erlton, New Jersey James Lyle Miller Princeton, West Virginia James Armet Miner, Jr. Madisonville, Kentucky Kent Allen Modine Falls Church, Virginia Gerald Newton MoUock Petersburg, Virginia John Joseph Moorcones Purcellville, Virginia John Kelly Moore Norfolk, Virginia Sidney Klepfer Moorhead, Jr. Montreal, Quebec, Canada Charles Lee Morris Columbus, Georgia James Vance Mowrey Richmond, Virginia Hershell B. Murray Ashland, Kentucky Paul Barry Myatt Richmond, Virginia THE FOURTH CLASS • rs:aminf ' ii .Icrry MmIIiI.is Myers IVliTslinrK, Xirtriiiia Andrew Mvrnski, .(r. ChcstiT. ' Ni ' W - -.irk .Jaiiics Stcplieri Xccilliiirr] W;i.sliiiif, ' toM, I). ( ' . William Jackson Nclins, III Klniira, New i.uk Sigurd Kugc ' iH ' Xclsuii ElizalK ' tliton, ' IVmicssce Denis Nicholas Miami, Florida Frank Anthony Oley Levittown, New York James Leroy Oli er Covington, Virginia Philip Barry Orndorfi ' Roanoke, Virginia Thomas Steve Pappas Astoria, New York Richard Heath Parker Richmond, Virginia Kenton Branch Patrick Hampton, Virginia George Garland Payne Norfolk, ' irginia Gilbert Michael Payne, Jr. Alexandria, Virginia Charles George Peckham Arlington, ' irginia William Dorsey Pender Norfolk, Virginia Roland Willanl Phillips, Jr. Pungoteagiie, X ' irgiiiia Samuel Cornelius Phillips, .Jr. Norfolk, Virginia James Thomas Phlegar Narrows, Virginia Robert Curt Polk Norfolk, Virginia Douglas Michael Popp Cranford, New Jersey William Edward Powell Front Royal, Virginia Paul Barnard Powers Ossining, New York Joe Bertram Preston, II Culpeper, Virginia Manning William Puctte Hendersonville, North Carolina John . lbert Purner Philadelphia, Pciui.sylvania .Vrchimedes Ramirez Norfolk, ' irgijiia Lance Duane Ransom Santurce, Puerto Rico THE V. M. I. BOMB , ¥ S V -- • - ( :l 1 n ' William Anderson Redd Roanoke, Virginia Robert Arthur Reitz Pittslnirgh, Pennsylvania William Larry Respcss Warwick, Virginia Gates Thornton Richards Cincinnati, Ohio Tliomas Riflout Tazewell, Virginia Richard Dean Riley Youngstown, Ohio James Kirk Ring, Jr. Roanoke, Virginia Donald Clyde Rishell Mackeyville, Pennsyhania Floyd Nelson Roberts Li ingston, New Jersey Leonard Pascal Roberts Roanoke, Virginia John Wayne Rudibaugh Rogers, Ohio iMarion Gilmer Riinion Radford, Virginia William Thomas Rutledge, Jr. Chase City, Virginia Chuduang Saeng-Xuto Bangkok, Thailand Mellie Radford Satterfie ld Danville, Virginia Gerald Wingfield Scates Montross, Virginia Joseph Baxter Schaad Phoenix, Arizona Roy Franklin Schall, Jr. Pittsburgh, Pennsyhania Paul Theodore Scheider Reading, Pennsylvania William Edward Schmidl, III SpriTighill, Alabama Beverly Hester Scott Franklin, Virginia Ronald Francis Scott Roanoke, Virginia Francis Marion Semans Buffalo, New York Ashton Carl Shaw Fort Sam Houston, Texas Kdwarii Karl Shores Pofiuoson, Virginia Louis James Shuba Washington, Pennsylvani Holmes Steele Smith Manassas, Virginia Malcolm Barry Estes Sniill Grosse He, Michigan THE FOURTH CLASS l)n],;,l,l i,li..l:,s Sohu ' ■ ouiiK.stDwri, Oliii) Ronalfl John Solar Youiigstowii, Oliio Davirl Glenn Spiiiniiiii Danville, Virninia Roger Wayne Spencer Rieliniond, Virginia .lolni BcMulnnl Slalcy, .(r. Colonial Heights, Virginia John Bonneau Steathnan Richmond, Virginia Fred Thomas Steplicns(jn Four Oaks, North Carolin; Charles Stanford Stevens. Jr Norfolk, Virginia Walter Off Stokes Lynchburg, Virginia Richard Byron Stone Virginia Beach, Virginia Russell Riley Stone Bassett, Virginia Robert Esker Stoy Alexandria, ' irginia Roger Norman Suiter Roanoke, Virginia Howard Sutton, III Riclunond, Virginia Alexander Michael Szczapa Lawrence, lassachusetts William Ray Tabor Lngan, West Virginia Mahone Taylor Tarrall, HI Virginia Beach, Virginia Ashby Brooke Taylor, IH London Bridge, Virginia William Lewis Teich Norfolk, Virginia Kenneth Shelor Templetoii Lynchburg, irginia Andrew Jackson Tluuker. Jr. Richmond, Virginia John Cufer Tharrington Bayside, Virginia John Marvin Thigpen Mount Olive, North Caroli David Maxwell Thomas L rsha!l, Texas Paul Singer Thompson Bethcsda. Maryland William James Toker Euclid, Ohio Thomas Donald Trobaugh Staunton, Virginia Donald Robert Trotter Yonngstown, Ohio ( . i . THE V. M. I. BOMB V. . ■ iA .-- u. . f f jm g jmr,. ' JUV rT Cj r , .- O, Robert Daley Tyson Arlington, Virginia Robert Lee Van Der Veer Rockbridge Baths, Virginia George Mason Van Orden Triangle, Virginia Salvatore John Vitale, Jr. Copiague, Long Island, New York Carl Robert von Ilellens Arlington, Virginia Christopher Walz Alexandria, Virginia Michael Roger Wash Travis AFB, California Charles Maynard Watland Millstadt, Illinois Richard Dunton Weede Camp Pendleton, California Donald McPherrin Weller Paris, France Richard Heath Wells, Jr. Oil City, Pennsylvania Lawrence Edward Wetsel, Jr. Warrenton, Virginia Thomas Albert Whalen White Plains, New York Ernest Kennedy White Oswego, New York Roy Wilson W ' hitehouse, II Hampton, Virginia John Dewey Wiggins, Jr. Falls Church, Virginia Donald McLean Wilkinson Richmond, Vir ginia Larry Ellsworth Williams Portsmouth, Virginia Robert Franklin W ' illiamson London Bridge, Virginia Fielding Lewis Wilson, Jr. Fredericksburg, Virginia James Joseph Wilson New Brunswick, New Jersey St. Clair F ederick Wiiiiker, Jr. Danville, Virginia Donald Grant Wise Portsmouth, Virginia Archie Hanna Witt, III Greensboro, Alabama Stuart Edward Woodcock Richmond, Virginia John Ilowlett Woodfin Richmond, Virginia William Luckctt Woodford, Jr. Wythcville, ' irginia Roy Wilson Wyim, Jr. Petersburg, Virginia David Hack Yerger Colonial Heights, Virginia Richard Henry Younghlood, Jr. Wilmington, North Carolina Karl Frederick Zick Gary, West Virginia THE FOURTH CLASS -i;jSKxi 7 ,.- THE V. M. I. BOMB - :w r - Lvm j fff K WTJfMt i-s-s The ■■}i g Red team of 1895 THE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Mrs. Heubert Patciiin Direi ' tor of Physical Ediwatiuii Henky Johnson Manager of Equipment Mr. Tom A. .Ioynes Director of Sports Actii ' Ify Mr. William O. Robert.s Intramural Director Colonel S. Murray Heflin i.s faculty chairinau of the Athletic Council. He has long been devoted to V.MI athletics coaching both the Var.sity and Rat Wrestling Teams here at ' II. Now he has stopped his coaching career and has moved up to the head of the governing body of athletics here at the Institute. Herb I ' atchin is Director of Physical Education and also trainer. He is the dean of Southern Conference trainers and is practically an institution here at VMI. Another person that the teams would be lost without is Henry Johnson who washes and takes care of the teams ' equip- ment. No matter how hard or tedious a task is, Henry never coinijlains and always does his work with a smile on his face. Somebody has to handle the financial picture for the Association. This is the task of Tom Joynes. Not only does he take care of the finances but also he is .Vthletic Publicity Director and acting Graduate Manager of Athletics. Tom is a wearer of many hats. Bill Roberts is the capable Intramural Director for ' MI. He also handles the ticket sales during the football season which is a job in itself. Colonel S. Murh. y Heflin Chairman, Athletic Council CHEERLEADERS Ktieelhuj, Left In Un lil: ' rii(jiu:i.s, Payne Staiidiiig: G]x-, { -. i . Hattcn, Siiiytli, (tiring) Kayo, Sniitli THE MONOGRAM CLUB THE HEALTHFVL AND PLEASANT ABODE- OFACR.O CD OF HONORABLE YOVTHS PR£SSIN|GVPTHEHILL0F-SC1ENCE: WITH NOBLE EMVUTION ACRATIFYINCSPECTACLE: ANHONORTO OVR COVNTR.Y AND OVR STATE OBJECTS OF HONEST- PRIDE TO THEIR INSTRyCTORS- AND FAIR SPECIMENS -OF -CITIZEN SOLDIERS ATTACHED TO THEIR- NATIVE STATE PROVD-OF-HER FAME AND -READY IN EVERY TIME -OF -DEEPEST- PERIL TO VINDICATE HER HONOR OR DEFEND HER RIGHTS CaL-J T ■ PRE N , l- ' ir.si Row, Left to Right: Day. MacLeod, (_ ' . C, Keefe, Lowe. Saxage, L. II , Farmer. .Johnston. Evanuiich. Wooiwine. Marti::. D. F.. Cunningham, .Jenkins, R. W., Shepherd, Haldeman, Woodman Second Row, Left to Rigid: Engcls, Kasko, Lawson, R.. Goode. Walker. W. C. Drake. W., Coogan. ITm. Adams, S. P., Hemenko, Bowles, Ray, Daniels, C. AV. Third Row, Left to Right: Hyatt, Jolmson. P. T- MacLeod. .T. P.. Tyler. Brandritl ' . Horner. Sehwoizer iVof Pictured: Johnson, D., Williamson -sa THE KEYDETS ON THEIR MARCH THROUGH RICHMOND Lcfi tn Rujht: Charles McCimii and Jack Null THE COACHES Ilt ' cui Coach John ]McKenna, a native of Lawrence, Massachusetts, attended Villanova and played center on their undefeated and unscoredon 1937 team. He came to VMI in 1952 and has been head coach since 1953. His rebuikling program reached its peak this year as the team went undefeated. Coach McKenna is a football fundamentalist ami strives to make each player master all the tools of the game. With this background he then turns them into the football team that they are. The backfield coach, Clark King, is essentially Coach McKeuna ' s right hand man. Before coming to the Institute he coached and i)layed at Camp Lejeune. He demands com- plete and wholehearted effort from the players and in turn gives them the same on his part. In his second year here Vito Ragazzo has greatly won the hearts of those that play under him. A William and Mary graduate, he played Canadian ball before coming to VMI. His ability in coaching the ends has been shown in the vast improvement of our passing game in the last two years. The newest addition to the coaching staff is Chuck McGinnis, a graduate of VPI. Before coming to the Institute he had a very successful career in high school coaching. His success continued this year when his freshman s iuad lost only one game. He is also coach of the Rat Basketball sciuad. Coach Jack Null, who is mainly basketball and baseball coach, also does most of the scouting for the football team. His tine scouting reports had much to do with the unde- feated season this year. He is a graduate of Richmond I ni -ersity aiul this is his third season at VMI. Woolwine brandishes buoty from VPI viiloiy surrounded by gloating teamnjates and Coach Mac VARSITY FOOTBALL Co-Captains FOOTBALL SEASON RECORD VMI 7— Tampa VMI 21— Holy Cross 21 VMI 28— Richinoml 6 VMI 26— Davidson 14 VMI 14— William and Mary 13 VMI 26— George Washington 20 V: II 20— Virginia 7 VMI 12— Lehigh 7 VMI 33— Citadel 7 VMI 14— VPI 6 Lou Farmer Guard First Row, Left to Right: Jim McFalls. IVlc.N.lm oii, Nick Kvaiiiisich, Bohl.y Dale, Duke Johnston, Bobby Jordan. Lou Farmer fCo-Captain , Sam Woolwine (Co-Captain!, Nick Ruffin, Carl Kasko ami Jerry I5(.r,st. Second Row: Herb Richardson, Bobby Ross, Chris Koumparakis, Ron Snirk. Tom Daniel. Jimmy () Dell. Sam Horner, Benny Day, How.ird Moss, Bill Kirkland, Bob Rader, Verne Keefer and Dave Martin. Third Roir: Ken St-ott, Martin Fisher. Mike Dndos, Joey Sisler, Jon (juinii, I ' hil Hamric, Truman Baxter, Dick Evans, To m Kurkoski, Bill Nebraska, Lloyd Thacker. Harrj- Shep- herd, George O ' Xeill, Joe Morabit. Back Roir: Jon Parnell, Jim True, John Engels, Jimmy Wood, Roland Tharp. . i5istant Coach Clark King, Head Coach John McKenna, Assistant Coach Vito Ragazzo, Scout Jack Null, Bob King, Doug Mac. rthur, Jim Sam Gillespie and . rt Brandriff. Managers were Tharp, Wood, MacArthur; trainers, Castaldo, King. Few thought that the 1957 VMI football team would end up its season with an undefeated record. However, in the months to come the determined Keydets who reported on that hot day in September showed to all that team work and experience pay off by giving us our greatest season since the Flying Squadron of lO O. Shortly after the Corps returned to barracks, the gallant warriors invaded Tampa, Florida. This game was a .stan i- off, with two rough lines gi ' ing ground grudgingly in mid- field but standing firm within the ' 2()-yard lines. VMI showed in this game the nucleus of an outstanding rushing offense and pass defense. The only ' MI talley to appear on the scoreboard was when Sam Woolwine went off guard in the third period for a fifteen yard scoring jaunt. The following week found ' MI going in the opposite geographical direction when they took on the mighty Holy Cross ' Crusaders at Worcester, Massachusetts. - fighting VMI team came within one play and seven yards of defeating this powerful team, but had to settle for a thrilling ' 21- ' 21 deadlock. Even though the valiant linemen of the Institute were outweighed twelve pounds per man they fought the opposition to a standstill. Sam Woolwine scored from the nineteen-yard line for the opening tally. Duke Johnston rolled out and galloped fifty-three yards for the second touchdown. This play was possible thanks to a key block thrown by Nick Ruffin. The final marker was scored when Duke hit Bobby Jordan with a pass on the seven-yard line who in turn went across the Crusaders ' goal line with two of the opposition hanging on to him. Pete John.son kicked all three of the crucial placements to give us the tie. Returning to the home state, the clas.sy Keydets whacked Richmond 28-6. They scored at will with the touchdown parade being led by the three talented J-lioys. Duke scored first on a one-yard plunge. Pete not to be outdone followed ninety seconds later with a touchdown from the eight. In the second half Bobby crossed the Richmond goal line from the five. As darkness came over the stadium . rt Brandriff ' scored the final touchdown. The line once again proved out.standing by holding the Spiders to minus sixteen yards passing and not much more on the ground. Duke Johnston Quarterback Bobby Jordan HaUback ■MU II,.i-;u llaHlmck r i I — «=  : —— 11.— «iwr Ron Swirk Guard Bo!) Rader Tackle Harry Sheplierd fullback John Engels Halfback Jim Sam Gillespie End Pete Johnson Halfback Benny Da Center Carl Kasko End As the blaek clouds of flu germs settled upon The Insti- tute the Davidson jinx was broken by Coach McKenna ' s ball club at Homecoming Day on Alumni Field. It was in this game that Bobby Ross, Sam Horner and Jim Sam Gillespie took charge and led us to victory. Also there was the usual top performance from Bobby Jordan. Sam Horner started the scoring with an ele ' en-yard run which was all of the scoring in the first half. Soon after the start of the second half Duke hit Bobby Jordan in the end zone for his first score of the day. ySll scored twice in the final period, one a sixteen-yard pass by Bobby Ross to Jim Sam Gillespie who caught it among three Davidson defenders and the other a forty-nine-yard run by Bobby Jordan. As the game ended ' MI was again knocking on the door and several new stars had been born. With the quarantine lifted the Corps went to Yil!iams- burg to witness our team take on an inspired William and jNIary team. On the line we were outweighed yet our line- men fought the Indians to a standstill. Sam Woolwine scored tlie first touchdown from the one-yard line and kicked both of the crucial points after touchdown. Pete Johnson scored the other touchdown on a ten-yard pass from Duke Johnston to give us the 14-l.S victory. The last ten minutes of this game were the wildest ten ever wit- nessed on the football field. As the final gun sounded Sam Horner intercepted an Indian pass in the end z one to stop their final bid for victory. This game was definitely not a place for a person with a weak heart. The following Saturday found the unsung Colonials of George Washington in Roanoke trying to stop the Keydets. If last week ' s game worried the faint hearted this week ' s finished the job. The game started as a rout with Sam Horner scoring from the one. A few minutes later Bobby Jordan made a leaping catch of a Duke Johnston pass in the end zone. After the Colonials scored Sam Horner scored again from the one. G. W. scored twice wliich set the stage for another come-from-behind victory. Duke rolled out on a forty-six yard option play to the Colonials ' seven. He scored two plays later. As had become the accepted fact VHI again was outweighed on the line. This time they were outweighed twenty-seven pounds per man yet the GW backs were held to a small amount of yards rushing. . s the fans left Victory Stadium all were wonder- ing what would happen when the Keydets would journey next week to Charlottesville. Virginia had beaten Tech the week before and had just barely been beaten by mighty Army that very Saturday. What would happen when the immovable object was met by an irresistible force? The Keydets routed the Cavaliers -20-7 making them their sixth victim. This ictory o er the I ' nivcrsity of Virginia was the first for VMI since 1953 and subse- quently ga -e the Big Red the famed Big Six Crown. Duke Johnston led the Keydet ' s charge throughout the game. Of course he was ably assisted by the superb punting of Bobby Jordan, the sticky-fingers of Carl Kasko, and the sure-footed running of Sam Woolwine and Pete Johnson. VJII ' s starting unit, the gold team, was alternated consistently throughout the game with the Keydet ' s blue team ; resulting ultimately in the complete destruction of their opponents. After being behind 7-0 at the end of the first half the Keydets came back in the second half playing like few have seen on a football field. Their first touchdown came as a result of a Duke Johnston to Carl Kasco pass covering thirty-nine yards. This climaxed a drive of sixty- one yards. Woolwine completed a seventy-yard drive by bulling over from the one to put the Keydets ahead. The final tally after being set up by a Duke -lohnston to Bobby Jordan pass was scored when Pete Johnson went over from the six. Throughout the game the line stopped man, ' attempts of the Cavaliers to start a scoring drive. In the second half they held the mighty Jim Baklitiar to a total of four yards rushing. It was after this game that Colonel Johns made his classical statement to the press: There will be no SMI tomorrow. Jcrrv fjrir t Following tills victory the alumni spunsuriMl crinn ' li money so that the first classmen could lrM il In l lii jli In cheer the Keydets to another tremendous viclorv. I,elii(. ' h whioh many called Little Oklahoma seemed more like Little Southern Seni as their defenses crumlilcii Ijcl ' nrc the offensive machine of The Listitutc. Tliriiuf. ' lioul I In- game the Keydets rolled onward, forward, never liiickward toward the Engineers ' goal line. The first tallev came late in the first period when Duke Johnston hit Sam Horner with an eif, ' lit-yard pass. Sam had done such a tine job of faking tliat he was all alone when he caught the pa.ss. Lehigh recountered quickly and led 7-(). It was at this point that Coach McKenna rushed in the lilue team with Bill Nebraska at quarterback. Their sixty-threc-yarfl drive was ended when johnny Engels scored from the ciTie- yard line. This drive took seventeen plays and most of the second quarter. Three times in the second half VMI threatened only to have all three drives die. The line led by Lou Farmer and Jim MeFalls stopped Lehigh in the last moments from scoring a touchdown. The final score read 12-7 as the Keydets hung up another victory. The following Saturday night the Keydets showcfl their greatest offensive power by beating a highly touted Citadel team 33-7. It took only eleven plays after the opening kickoff for VMI to score. Sam Horner swept left end and went into the end zone standing up to start the scoring parade. On the first play after the kickoff Citadel fumbled and once again VMI was goalward. It took only two plays to get Bobby Jordan across the goal line. Early in the second quarter Duke Johnston scored from the one-foot line. The fourth tally was a Duke -Johnston to Bobby Jordan pass play with Bobby on the receiving end. The final touchdown was scored in the fourth quarter when Sam Horner swept left end from the eight-yard line. The Citadel managed to score finally against the green team which played most of the final period. The Keydet ' s pass defense was outstanding as they stopped the Bulldogs highly rated pass offense with only three completions out of nine attempts. Only one barrier was left between the team and an un- defeated season. This was the VPI Gobblers. Even though they hadn ' t had a great season, the Techmen were still a dangerous threat. As Thanksgiving Day rolled around there were many rumors of bowl bids for the Keydets. Still the team had one goal in mind; to beat the Techmen. The field was wet the day of the game which slowed our back somewhat. The blue team started the first scoring drive with the gold team taking over in the middle of file drive. Bobby Jordan scored from the two-yard line and kicked the extra point. Throughout the game it was the punting of Bobby which kept the Gobblers in a hole. The second score came as a result of a booming fifty-nine-yard run by him. VPI fumbled the kick and Jim Sam Gillespie recovered the fumble on Tech ' s twelve. From there Bobliy carried it over. At the conclusion of the game the sports- writers covering the game voted Bobby the outstanding player. After the game the team voted to accept no bowl bids. With the season over the honors were piled on different members of the team. Lou Farmer, Sam Woolwine, Jim McFalls, and Bobby Jordan were placed on the All-South- ern and All-State teams. Duke Johnston also was placed on the . 11-State team. Bobby Jordan was named outstanding player in the state also. The honors were not to stop with the players as Coach John ]McKenna was named Southern Conference Coach of the Year. For the team as a whole there were honors. Not only did they win the Big Six Title and Southern Conference Crown but the last we ' ks of the season they were ranked nationally once, being as higli as tliirteeiitli and winding up the season nineteenth in tlie nation. Thus came to a close a brilliant football season. None will forget, all will remember this great team and their team effort. Bill Nebr.Tska Qiiarterhar : Bobby Dale Tackle Nick Evanusich End ' erne Keefer FuVharh Bobby Ross Quarterback Nick Ruffiii Guard Dave Martin Guard :m ' Y r B 3 s Slightly shaken up, Lou Farmer put a damper on the Gobblers ' running attack. it5 4criOH Citadel diascil Jordan all iiIkIiI in J.yiiclihurfr RAT FOOTBALL I.- _ T 7fti72; l4 fr„ , -.„; I),B,1I:,, •|-;,vn,, D.vr. .1,,|M , l,,,:„i,i. W. lU. S,.,n. I!;iin... Ilollowell, Haberlein, Shuba Seamd Row: lU-itz, Tatnck, I ' ulk, Kislifl!, MycTs, SU-veiis, (,abbt-rt, Uirindelli, Woodcock, McLester, Phillips, Wctsel Third Row: Badgett, Powell, Woodford, Lackey, Kiger, Booth, Woodfin, Fiiinigan, Hudgins, Bickford, Weede Top Row: Inge (Manager), Coach Null, Coach McGinnis, Anderson (Manager), Murray (Manager) The winning season which the Little Red had this year shows that we can expect big tilings from next year ' s varsity team. Many outstanding players were produced in the Rat team under IJie expert guidance of Coach INIcGinnis. Tile strong determination of all the players was quite evident in their season ' s record of four wins and one loss. The higliliglit of their season came in the next to last game against Tech whom they crushed 14-13. The Big Red can anticipate only a tremendous winning season in 1958 with all the talent that was manufactured by one of the best Rat teams ySll has ever seen. Just remember, What is new will come from vou. VMI 14— SMA VMI 26 — Hargrave. . . VMI 26— W M JV. . . VMI 14 VPI VMI 0— Fork I ' nion . .12 . .19 .13 .34 Jordan knifes tlii-ou , ' h tlio Virginia line to tlie 10-yard line. Leliigh juit couldn ' t believe it. -kirtinf; George Wasliington ' s left end, Ilorncr ponrs on the spe Woolwine scales the line for the guahead touciidon u against ;r;uud. Horner slices off yardage much to the dismay of the surprised Gobblers. Pete .Tohnson on the moxe during the Homecoming game with Davidson. BASKETBALL ROY QUINN OUT-FIGHTS A RICHMOND REBOUNDER Front Row, from Left to Rtyht. Smith, K. (Manager), Berrgren, K.; Lawsoii, 11.; Lawsou, J.; L ' lm, D. i MaiiagL-r . Back Roil ' , from Left to Right: Baillio, B. (Manager); Goode, D.; Oley F.; Quinn, R.; Cotton, C; Macleod, C.(Captain,i; Southard, L.; Moore, J.; Frencli, J.; Miller, J.; Coach Null. VMI 50 VMI 77 VMI 58— VMI 74 VMI 82 VMI 59 VMI 56 VMI 63— VMI 66 VMI 51 VMI 68 VMI 69 VMI 63 VMI 65— VMI 58— VMI 61 VMI 54 VMI 68 VMI 78 VMI 78 VMI 82 SEASON RECORD AVest Virginia 109 Hampdeii-Sydney 73 Memphis State 72 Vanderbilt 105 Roanoke 77 Richmond 65 Davidson 59 VPI 86 Richmond 62 Nav - 80 Randolf)h-Macon 52 University of ' irginia 79 Citadel 77 Davidson 77 West Virginia 104 William and AFary 79 Citadel 86 Roanoke 73 William and lary 96 George Washington 92 VPI 99 Coach .lack Null and Captain Chuck Turkev MacLeod CluK-k MacLeod Forward I,ee Soutliard Forward With the return of five lettermen and tlie upcome of last year ' s Rats, the Keydets looked forward to a very successful season. Coach Null was confronted with ten players all of which liad just about the same amount of ability, and it was by process of trial and error that he settled on a starting five. However, with these favorable condi- tions and a fairly short season, the team was still to have a relatively unsuccessful season. Early in December, the team opened the season with a bang by playing AVest Virginia, a team that was soon to be the first ranked in the nation, and as was expected, the results were disastrous. The next week the team returned home to face Hampden-Sydney on their home court, and this was to greatly compensate for the previous loss to W. Va. In this game, Lee Southard, the second highest scorei ' , had his best night by scoring thirty-two points. Throughout the rest of the season, nobody was to top this mark. The next game against Memphis State, although a loss, was a very impressi e performance for the Keydets. At this time, INIemphis State was ranked about tenth in the country and many people expected the game to be another West Virginia, but the Keydets battled them all the way coming out with only a fourteen point deficit. The big game of the year was a few weeks after Christmas when the Richmond Spiders traveled up to Lexington to play the Keydets for the second time. During the Christmas vacation, the Spiders had been ranked the thirteenth team in the nation, and coming to VMI did not stir them the least bit as far as spirit goes. This was the one game that everybody wanted to win, and by the time that six minutes had passed, it appeared that the Keydets were primed for upset victory. Ralph Lawson, who down at Richmond before Christmas, sparked the team with his wiggly-jump shot and scored twenty-srx points leading the team to victory. Many of those who saw the game said it was the best exhibition of team work and spirit that VMI presented in four years. CluK-k Cotton Center Looking at each individual of the team and judging tlieir different abiUties, it is a wonder that when they combined their efforts they did not come forth witli a smoother operating combination. At center was Chuck Cotton, a six-four junior from Jett, Kentucky. Chuck was the third highest scorer on the team, and judging from ease of movement and his smooth jump shot, he should have contributed a larger portion of the points. Behind Chuck, was John The Horse Moore who was always a ' ailable to relieve him when the going got tough. When The Horse was in there, very few balls were re- bounded by the opposition. The forward slots were manned by Lee Southard and Turkey MacLeod. Lee was always good for thirteen points and ten rebounds, and Turkey ' s chief contribution to the team was his rebounding ability. At guard, there were five players all battling for a starting slot. In the beginning of the season, the first string guards were Ralph Lawson and Dave Goode. Dave Goode got hurt after the first several games and was unable to play much the rest of the season. There needs to be little said about Ralph. Everybody knows that he was the top scorer and made Honorable Mention on the All- Southern Conference team along with Lee Southard. A man that always was ready to fill the slot of anybody that got hurt or had an off night was Roy Quinn. He proved this by scoring twenty points against Memphis State. The smallest fellow on the team was Kurt Berggren, but he made up for this relative handicap by exhibiting the most hustle. The only rat that the team had was Frank Oley. He probably had the best pair of hands on the team. The number one utility man was Jerry Lawson. Next year there are going to be some excellent players provided for the team and if everj thing works out as to getting the desired ball players, the Corps and the Conference can expect the best from the Institute. Jerry Lawson Guard BASEBALL THE DUG-OUT SWEATS IT OUT AGAINST QUANTICO , Watland, Szi-zapa, .St-aiuMn, Jia.H-r Willaril, Ross, Kysar, Da -idson. Hcnning, First Kou, Lett to Hi lit Aitlm., .larvis. Cowan, Thacker, Jordan, Drakf, Km Second Rou ' - Mabr , an Dcr Vi-cr, Jullon, Hickford, Ilayiiie, Santos, MiniT Curlee r nVd flow; Coach Null, Kot (manager), (irayson. Deaner, Wash, Ilaslan, Pouell, MacLeod, Ililliard, Dyer, Coen, Lackey Coxton, Tucker (manager). PRESENT RECORD AND GA: rES TO PLAY VMI 0— Ithaca VMI 3— Quantico VMI 8— Quantico VMI vs. Hampden-Sydney VMI vs. William and INIary VMI vs. Richmond VMI vs. Virginia VMI vs. Citadel (2) V NII vs. Hampden-Sydney VMI vs. Davidson (i) v:mi vs. vpi VMI vs. William and Mary ' MI vs. Richmond VMI vs. West Virginia ( 2) VMI vs. George Washington ■MI vs. Navy VMI vs. George Vasilington VMI vs. VPI .10 . 4 Captain Bobby Jorda: Cliarlie Watland — C Bobby Ross The 1958 baseball team has just played two games with Quantico and now holds a 1-1 record. For the first time in many years, the Big Red looks as if it will have a winning season. The team this year is ably guided by Captain Bobby Jordan, who handles the hot balls at the short stop position. The excellent talent which the ball club possesses, especially in the Rats, points toward an inevitable winning season. In the first game of the season against Quantico, the Big Red flexed its muscles by pounding two solid home runs, both originating from the bat of Charlie Watland, one of the man ' talented Rats on the team. Although the club lost the game, 10-3, they made an excellent showing. The next day, the Red team dealt Quantico a mighty blow by defeating them, 8-4. Bobby Ross pitched the entire game, which lasted only eight innings due to the oncoming darkness. The outfielding chores this year are led by liillv Drake— -!li Hill KriMul,- :(li I.tTdv Arthiii - I ' tloyd Thacker— LF Fred Haynie — P Dick Santos— RF Ritchie Santos and Dick Jarvis, both third chiss men. A fast infield always helps any ball c lub. Bobby Ross and Bill Drake are just a couple of the many infield speeders on the team. The catching duties are manned by Charlie Watland, who has thus far been one of the major assets of the team. Hurling the ball is the job of Leroy Arthur, Fred Haynes, Jim Cowan, anil Bobby Ross. To date only Leroy Arthur and Bobby Ross have made a record for themselves. Leroy had a little bad luck as he lost the opening game against Quantico, l()-, ' 5. Bobby, on the other hand, won the second game, 8-4. With an improved pitching staff and a quite capable hitting battery, the Big Red is expected to win many games this year — maybe even take the Southern Conference title. Although this year ' s schedule is a rough one, the Big Red has nothing to fear. It ' s going to put up a good show — one we ' ll all be proud of. .Jack Williiird— 3B .Jim Cowan — I Bob Rader— P— C Gymnasium Team of 1898 MINOR SPORTS John MacLeod sails througli the air with the greatest of ease to capture tlie Southern Conference Broad Jump. VARSITY WRESTLING Front Ron; Left to Right: White— Uii : Earnest — 1-2;5; Wood— 137; Baker— 177; Martin — 167; Woodman— 1 =i7; SpTinkle— 157; King — 107; Kane — 147; Walker — 137 Bade Rov, Left to Right: Vaughan — Manager; Van Kesteren — 137; Ferrier — 107; Seeley — 117; Davis — 1.57; Bashara — IIea y- weight; Kriekovic — 177; Chamberlain — 107: Rameriz — liS; Coach Giipton WRESTLING . 5 — Auburn 21 .27— Marshall 3 . 36— Emorv VMI VMI VMI VMI 20— Galluadet 8 VMI 20— ' irginia 13 VMI 10— VPI 20 VMI 26— North Carolina 6 VMI 28— Davidson 5 VMI 8— West Virginia 20 VMI 6— Fort Bragg 26 VMI 25— Citadel 12 VMI 5— Navy 25 VMI 25— Cherry Point Marines 11 4th ill the Soutliern Conference Tournanient Co-Captains -Tan oodman and Bruce Baker work- ing under the watchful eye of Coach Gupton. Wood, l:S7, and Kane, 147. start to wrestle hite starts a roll on a General in the Southern Conference matches. The 1957-1958 wre.stliiig sea.son can certainly be called successful. Under the careful guidance of the hard-driving Coach Gupton, the team landefl in the black with an 8-5 record. AVith the .spirited Jan Woodman captaining the team, each and every individual ])ut out in the true A ' MI tradition and gave every matcli his utmost. The team had only one experienced wrestler for each weight class, making any injury (|uite costly to the team effort. Big Don Basham, last year ' s Southern Conference heavyweight king, could not even participate in this year ' s conference tournament. Jim Wood, filling in for Don after only two weeks ' experience, did quite well by taking a fourth in the Southern Conference. With Skip White taking second place, Billy Walker, Jan W ' oodman, and Bryan Kane taking thirds in their respective weight classes in the Martin, 167, and King, 107, practice a take-down asham, a heavyweight, grapples with Krickovic, 177 Rameriz, 1 23, attempts to ridf Kariic-st, i .i Sprinkle, 157, tries to take down Chamberlain, 167 highly takMited Conference, things h)ok even brigliter for the future. The team niaile definite and continuous prog- ress throughout the season, doing as much as had been hoped for. Coach Gupton feels that every match leads to better performance in the future, and has all the confidence in the world in the coming season. As a result of several fine seasons, much interest and spirit has been aroused among the Corps towards the wrestling team, and attenrlance is growing to a par with the Big Three. A fine Rat team gained much needed and valuable experience this season — the entire team except for Jan Woodman will be returning next year and expects to compile another enviable record. Davis, y,. and Fe Kane puts the pressure on a ' miuk duriui: a Conference contest Fir.ii Row, Left to Right: Doleiiiaii, Miller, Bissell, Ayers, Hoskins, Tlioiuas, (;ill)iTt Sei-ond Roir. Left to Right: Keens, Cochra n, Haines, Cunningham, Haldeman, Keefc, Old, Lanipshire Third Row. Left to Right: Haas (Manager), Byrley, Daniel, Schomaker, Althin, MoN ' eilly, Ederlc Fourth Row, Left to Right: Coach Arnold. Wash, Tharrington, Moore, Gahbart, MacDonald, Lee, Willis (Manager) VARSITY SWIMMING Left to Right: Graduating First Classmen — Bill Haas (Manager) Bill Keete, Jack Cunningham and Bruce Haldeman Co-Captams Bruce Haldeman and Jack Cunningham with Coach Arnold VMI 32- -Villaiiova 54 The Class of 195S will look back VMI 64- -Davidson 31 on its championship teams in foot- ball, track, and swimming, and sav VMI VMI 57- 54- -Virginia -Pittsburgh 20 32 that this was a good year for VMI athletics. The men of the 1958 swimming team will look back on VMI 61- -Gettysburg 24 this year and realize that since their record of victory was hard won. VMI 48- -East Carolina College 38 this was the verv best sort of season VMI 55- -Maryland 31 we could have hail. VMI 31- -Xavy 55 When VMI lost the 1957 Southern Conference title, it looked v: ii 54- -Lovola 32 like the turning point in a Ions VMI 34- —Florida 52 history of league dominating teams. Our opposition could see in us onlv a VMI 54- -M ' l 40 defeated team which would in the future sufYer from a lack of depth VMI Is t in Southern Conference and experience, and would gain no talent bv subsidization. Left to Right: Jack Cuimingliam, Sprints, Bruce Haldeman, Distance, Bill Keel ' e, Distance They failed to take into account the three factors which made ours a great team: the abihty of Coach Charley Arnold to make good swimmers out of very raw material; the team ' s willingness to work; and the desire to win which motivated the entire squad. Without our first classmen, much of the team ' s effort would have come to naught, for co-captains Cunningham and Haldeman were leaders both by example and inspiration. Jack was virtually undefeated in the sprints, and Bruce consistently won the distance events; in the Big Six- Southern Conference meet, they swept first place in all of their respective events. Although this stands as a remarkable feat, the importance of our captains to the morale of the team was more important than their ability to score. Bill Keefe ' s versatility in the pool, coupled with the remarks he made on the outside, kept many situations from getting out of hand, while Bill Haas ' s skillful manipulations of the permit were an object lesson to aspiring young managers. It was the unexpected contributions of the underclassmen on the squad which made the difference between us and our opponents. Most of these men proved to be skilled in more than one event and enabled us to take advantage of the strengths and weaknes.ses of the teams we faced; it is hard to cite the individual forte of men of such general excellence. The relay teams were composed almost entirely of underclassmen. Cunningham was the anchor man of the freestyle relay, but his performances were supplemented at various times by those of Haines, Lampshire, Althin, Lee, and loore. The record-setting medley relay team was made up of four out- standing individual performers; Bill Old, backstroke, Bill Keens, breaststroke, Kenny Ederle, butterfly, and ]5ob Haines, freestyle. Old will very probably go on to be the best backstroker in ' M s history, and Eflerle, a Rat, has already proved his ability by setting new VMI, Big Six, and Southern Conference records in his stroke. The performances of these men, abetted by Cochran in the backstroke and Daniels in the diving, led to our having the best swimming team in VMI ' s history. The fact that the Varsity had a 10-3 record against vastly improved competition, and that the Rat team was undefeated, is a tribute to our coach and to our spirit, for without them we could not have been what we were — Champions. The 40(I-Yarfi Free Stvlc Ri Altliiii, Haines Ederle, Haines Front Ron; Left to Right: Elsarclli; MacDoufiall; Williams: Browniiif!: Drescher; Savage; Ray Back Row, Left to Righl: Hamoripz; ' JVmpletfm; Crow; Major Ccjrriiack, f ' oacli; Stone. R. B.; Stone, R. R.: Taylor CROSS-COUNTRY With this year ' s team losing only Captain Howard Savage not only did they pick up valuable experience but also they won their share of their meets. In both the Big Six and Southern Conference meets VMI took second to a strong William and Mary squad. This year ' s team had no one star on it as has been in the past but instead was made up of several runners of practically the same ability. This was shown by the fact that they placed two men, Harry Ray and Larry Williams, on the All-Conference Team. With both of these men returning next year along with John MacDougall, Allison Drescher. Hill Br.nvning and Lionel Jones the team will definiti ' h ' be a threat for the Conference title. Left to Right: Taylor; Browning; Drescher; MacDouizall; Williams; Ray; Savage. Captain Firit Rnii Left to Right: MacLeod, Moss, H. T., Brandriff, Horner, Coogan, Ilvatt (Co-Captain), Johnston (Co-Captain), Savage, MacDougal!, Ray, illiams, Swihart, Dunn Second Row: Richardson, Cosentino, Gillespie, Drescher, Parker, Jones, Ramirez, Huddle, Respess, Quinn, Durrette, Moss, M. Y. Third Row: Font, Grogan, Crow, Phillips, McDowell, Hollowell, Polk, Zimmerman, Enniss, Woodford Fourth Roic: Murray, Moorcones, Wootten (Manager), Coach Martin, Coach Cormack, Kleinberg (Manager), EUiott (Manager), McNamara (Manager), Keim (Manager) INDOOR TRACK This year ' s indoor track team went through the season without a blemish appearing on their record. They started the season by soundly beating the T ' niversity of Richmond in a dual meet. After exams the thinclads did themselves proud by running with the best of them in the VMI Winter Relays. It was here that our undefeated sprint shuttle team broke the old record which they had set last year by fi -e-tenths of a second. We won several other relay events as well as taking several seconds and thirds. The following weekend SII soundly defeated all of the oppo- sition here in the state and won the Big Six Crown. If any one person is to be picked as outstanding in this meet it would have to be our half-milers. Harry Ray, Jim Lowe and Larry Williams finished one-two-three in a spine-tingling race which put all other teams out of the picture. After the Big Six came the Southern Conference which again found the Keydets continuing their winning ways. Once again this was a team effort led by Johnny MacLeod and Sam Horner. Johnny and Sam finished one-two in the broad jump as well as placing in the 60-yard dash and the 60-yard low hurdles. After defeating all of the competition in this area the team journeyed to Chapel Hill where they annexed the .Vtlantic Coast Xon-Conference Division Crown. Here they met and defeated some of the top teams in the Southeastern Conference as well as a strong independent Florida State scjuad. It was here that depth paid off and gave us our victory and undefeated season. With the majority of this year ' s team returning again next year Xyil has much to look forward to in the years to come in regard to track. Top: Don Swihart wins his heat of High Hurdles in Southern Conference meet. Middle: .Jim Lowe runs anchor leg of Mile Relay during Winter Relays. Bottom: Sam Horner leads pack in Sprint Shuttle of Winter Relays. Front Rou ' , Left t : Hiijhi : .MruI.eod, Moss, M., Savage, Gillespio, Moss, 11 , Swihart, Johnston and Hyatt (Co-Captains), Coogan, Ennis, Ray, Dunn, MacDougall Secimd liiiir: Drescher, Loguiu, Hence, Johnson, Crow, Horner, Brandriff, Williams, (iuinn, Templetoii, KerTi. Ma nowell, Huddle Third llnir: Kirklaiid. Kichardsoii, Reed. Kasko, McGinn, Parker, Moorcones, licspess, Ziiiniiernian. Kiefer, Hrou niug, Kasel, Macdonnald, Braithwaite Fmirlli How: I ' olk, Daiii. ls, Hollowell, Rugli, Decker, Jones, Fout, Gravely, Cosen- tino, Durretc, Uunioii, Avers. Keiiu, Crantord Fifth Row: Wooilcock. Murray, Shuba, Caples, Winslow, Lowe, Elliott (Manager), Grogan, Woodford, JModine, McNamara, Phillips Sixth Row: Nowlin (Manager), Coaches Reed, Corniack and Martin, Managers Wootten and Kleiiibeig OUTDOOR TRACK f-jf ' ' ' p The VMI Track team promises to be one of the best that has been at the Institute in years. In the only meet to date they handily handed the Richmond University Spiders a 81-50 defeat. Despite the rain and mud some very outstanding performances were turned in by the Keydets. This meet also showed the depth that was to be expected from the tracksters this year. In the sprints the grand old four are expected to shine once again. Few in the state can touch Art Brandriff, Johnny MacLeod, Sam Hor- ner, and Howard ]Moss. In the hurdles Onza Hyatt and Dan Coogan lead the way. As per usual the team is at their strongest in the middle distances. Here we fintl Jim Lowe, Ilarry Ray, Bill Ennis, and Larry Williams. In the distances we find John Mac- Dougall, Howard Savage, and Williams leading the way with several other men close behind. The fielil men are stronger than usual this year with much depth. Some of those who are expected to score regularly are Bill Dunn in the pole vault, Duke Johnston in the javelin, John Quinn in the shot, Mike Moss in the high jump and ] IacLeod and Horner in the broad jump. All of these events have able-bodied men close on their heels. If all stay healthy there should be no reason that the outdoor team does not repeat the performance set by liie Indoor team. Dave Pitkethly — 1957 Southern Conference and Big Six Distance Champion, l ' 2th ranking among nation ' s mara- thon runners, and Brother Rat of the Class of 195S (■..acli. ' M.irlm ,iihI ( Mriu;!. k; C -Captains Hvatt and .iMhn-l.iM. C. .], Heed GOLF TEAM ,,(■ I,, n.nhl: ( II. ■lien., liu.lilimiyh, Spmyni., I.rlilaiig, I ' liillips, Brown, Hobson TENNIS TEAM Firsi Ruw. Left t„ liiijht: IImiIIoi-.I, Johnson, 1). S., Willi:ini .ii, S. I,.. V.wM . Xi-uljnrj, ' c-r. Sjiiitli, A. F. E. ,SfcoH( Rem; Left tu Rujhl: IJoxloy, Fleet, Schloisberg, Tyler, Coupkuid, II. W., Brown, A. M , Rubin JUDO TEAM C f - C5 it ' - ' A .SiHiHi , left Wjy rt; Scln-klft, MKi.ivook. Kridley, Steadmaii, Kelly, Cottiiij, ' ti:iiii. .Ntiin,- Knediiiifi Left In Right: Staley. W. Johnson, Harbacli, l ivis. Trafton. Jones Standing. Left to Right: Reyes, Edmunds, Sink, Fuller, P. Johnson, Hsiung, Thomas, Moto FENCING TEAM f 1 1 . ' . «7t Kneeling, Left to Right: Hirsh, Siliaal, Y.m, M.u.rchca,!, Scclhinaii, Daniel. Clark. Muwcry Standing, Left to Right: Mollock. Hill, ilarlowe. Fox, Winiker. Major H. Simpson, Garrison, Sohall. Bloemsma, Caldwell RIFLE TEAM Kneeling, Left to Right: Culver, Mongolia, Adams, Jenkins, Parks, Martin, Klemenko Standing, Left to Right: Cook, Wilson, Coulbourne, Dayhuff, Cleveland, Van Orden, Eubank SOCCER TEAM Jiach Rotr: Sewell, Hsiung, Richardso Front Row: Gaylish, Hala, Ayala RAT BASKETBALL TEAM First Rote, Left to Right: Weede, Curlee, Grayson, Kiger, Mabry, Burks, Farleigli Second Rov Left to Right: Kasel, Van Der Veer, Henkle, Scott, Smith, L. C, Dyer, Coach McGinnis RAT WRESTLING TEAM First Rate, Left to Right: Satterfield, Gravely, Cranford, Wise, Wiggins, Shuba, Caples, Birindelli, Rishell, Barger Second Ron; Left to Right: Witt, Keech, Powell, King, Wells, R., Smith, B., Copenbaven, Coltrane Third Rote, Left to Right: Pate (Manager), Youngblood, Stone, Roberts, Stevens, Bickford, Harrison, Wynn, Mj-att, Christie, Coach Hubbard Fovrth Row, Left to Right: Pender, McGinn, Henning, Wetsel, Woodcock, Tarrall, Powers RAT SWIMMING TEAM First Row, Left to Right: Gilbert, Hoskins, Wash, Ayers Second Rnu Left to Right: Willis (Manager), Tharrington, Lee, Ederle, Althin, Bissell, MacDonald Third Roic, Left to Right: Coach Arnold, Haas (Manager), Miller, Gabbart, Moore, Thomas, Doleman INTRi! By opening with football games between the various companies in the Cadet Corps, the intramural program for the 1957-1958 season was launched. Football, swimming, wrestling, basketball, volleyball, ping-pong, water basket- ball, Softball, and track were the major fields of endeavor for all companies. The best athletes from the various companies in the Corps were placed against each other. Keen competition was developed as many companies added many points toward the coveted Garnett Andrews award. Besides developing a strong sense of sportsmanship among the contestants in these intramural sports, a great deal of emphasis was also placed upon the physical conditioning of the Corps. This was especially evident in the wide- spread participation among the members of each company. The highlight of the winter phase of the intramural J MURALS prof i ' ain «;i.s llic iiiiiiicriius siiow l);ill l);illlcs licl uci-n llic First IJllllalioii , ' iii(l llir Sc ' (ili(l Hallalidli. Ol ' lcii, the cadc ' l s ol ' one l)allali in liccaiiic so ciii rdsscd iij llicir C ' lidcavors Id drixr llic olln-r l)allalioii IVoiii llic paiaijc groiinii liial iiiiiilai ' v ladies were hccoiiiiiig ' an iiilc ' ra! l art of llicsc (■ojoi-rni aiui cliaolic Kallics. AIIIioukIi llic Blood Bowl was omit led i ' roiii lliis ycai- s prof iaiii, llic snowball fights added iiiucli iiiori ' to the iiitiaiiiiiial |irograiii, cnahliii}. ' llic pari ieipat ion of frvcry man in the ( or|,s. ' riiioiiKli llic alilc f iiidanec of Mr. William O. KoU.-rts, inl ramiiial dircclor, lliis year ' s intramural ) ro;rram laiiglil llic cadcU llic projjcr art of fair play and g nl sporl sniaiisliip, ll wa a cr - successful .s ;a.sf n I.O say the least. ■ •i; Fife mm m liflilfl Attached to their native state, proud of her fame and ready in every time of deepest peril to vindicate her honor or defend her rights. Colonel J. T. L. Preston m  : Howard Dean President H. Y. Dean President P. E. Johnson First ] ice President J. C. West Second ] ice President The VMI Honor System is one of the most important aspects of a cadet ' s life at the Institute, and it probably con- tributes more to the character building of students than any other concept. The Honor System applies basically to three things, lying, cheating, and stealing. The keystone of the System lies in the fact that members of the Corps are honor bound to report any violation of the code that comes to their attention. There is only one penalty for a person found guilty by the Court — dishonorable dis- dismissal. The Honor System is administered by the Corps through its Honor Court which is composed of twelve regular voting members, nine from the First Class, three from the Second Class, and three nonvoting members from the Third Class. VMI is founded on the belief that along with thorough development of the intellect of the college student there must be development of those personal qualities which will contribute to a life of integrity and self discipline. For this reason, our Honor System is the most important aspect of a cadet ' s life at V.MI. HONOR COURT Seated: Kump, Talley, West, Dean, .Johnson, Corr Standing: Stilwell, Farmer, Hobson, Jolmson, Keofer, King rti ' m S. I-. W ' riJ.rA.vrsoN I ' rr.ti lnil J. W. MooKK I ' lrr I ' rrs ' iilr,, .1. M . Lowe II ist in iii The (iCMicral Coinniiltec, wliicli iIcmIs .s|K cificall.v with in- fractions of chiss privili ' fics ami ( ailcl conduct, which reflects on the Corps, has been llic cadi ' l f; ' o ( rninj; ' hody for ni,-ir], ' N ' ears. In ( ' oniposition and representation, the h ' irst Class, with two conmiittce representatives and the I ' residenI of llie (). (;. A., divides the voting; ' with the Second and Thiril Chisses which are represented by their respective officers. The President of the First Class, the presiding officer, votes only in the case of ties or disputes. ' I ' lie Executive Committee, wiiich closely [jarallels the General Committee in organization, deals with the most serious cadet infractions. Its trials are conducted using normal judicial procedure, with the af)ility to organize a trial at any time and return decisions carrying with them penalties up to and including dismissal. Together the General Committee and the Executive Com- mittee form the backbone of Corps government. In the administration of rules of conduct they render unbiased, irrevocable decisions of great value to the spirit, growth, and appearance of the Corps. Stirlixg WiLUAMS ' JN Prenident THE GENERAL COMMITTEE Seatefl: (irittin, I)ny, Moore, Witliamson, Lowe, Poteet Sfanrling: Siiiilli, Kngels, Maiipin. Quinii, Tyler, Hamrie, Slia% THE 1958 BOMB Top Roiv, Lefl io Right: Ron McManus iPicturi.- Kditor), John Peters (Activities Editi.r , Jul- Parker (Sports Editor), Larry Wootten, (Assistant Sports Editor) Bottom Row, Left to Right: Dave Johnson (Circulation Manager), Guy Hence (Advertising Manager Stafford Balderson (Faculty Editor), Spencer Tucker (Junior Editor! EDITORIAL STAFF Seated: Peters, Moore, JMcManus Standing: Wootten, Parker, Tucker, Balderson Bl SINKSS STAFF Seated: Hence, Murray, Johnson Standing: Trajlor, Williams, Bibb, Pliillippi THE VMI CADET Tony Lash MaiKu ing Edila Alex Clarke 7)7 .«( ' ne.9s Manager Sam Witt (Editor), Onza Hyatt {Hpnrls Editor), Paul Davies (Adrertisinr, Mann., ' EDITORIAL STAFF Seated: C ' uthreU, Lash, Witt, Hancock Standing: Balderson, Sniitli, Bradford, Smyth, Tate, Tucker, Thomas, Kemp, Kaye, Grayson UrSINKSS STAFF Lcfl In liujiit: Maddox, Clarke, Tlilif; SPORTS STAFF Seated: Hyatt. Mason Standing: Smith, Houck THE GLEE CLUB Gregohv C. Taylou Director R. L. Criswell President W. G. Harshaw Vice President J. O. Peters Business Manager D. H. Yon Publicity Director E. H. Grayson Secretary J. B Williamson Librarians C. H. Zimmerman I Tliree nights a week, The VMI Glee Club (about eighty voices) fills Scott Shipp Hall with the harmonious sounds characteristic of a well-organized singing group, and it is amazing to those who have to listen every night just how good a selection can sound when it is finally on ice. The Glee Club ' s popularity with Cadets is in- dicated by the large number of tryouts each year, and its popularity with the out- side world can be seen in the number of return invitations received each year. Colonel Herbert Dillard was the originator and director of the Club, but he was forced to give up last year. The Club now responds to the able leadership of Mr. Gregory Craig Taylor, ' 57, last year ' s vice president. The outstanding event of this year was being invited to sing at the Azalea Festival in Norfolk, Virginia in . pril. This, however, was only one of a number of excursions which carried the Cluli to engagements in Cranford, New Jersey, Richmond, Roanoke, and Staunton. The repertoire now contains a wide range of both secular and liturgical numbers, and several sparkling favorites from Mi Fair Lady highlighted a challenging and appealing program. The spirit and polish which have marked the Glee Club were in abundance, and it was fun to listen to or sing in the ' 57- ' 58 team. B ■• ■ -  -■ THE HOP COMMITTEE W. E. Holland President C. E. Edgar Vice President W. E. KiDWELL Business Manager P. L. Bark Treasurer The cadets ' best frimil, in that it never fails to conic to their rescue for the popular science of entertainment, the Hop Committee has done its usual efficient job this year. Among the outstanding dance bands that have come to the Institute at their bidding include such nationally famous ones as Count Basic, Ralph Marterie, Dean Hudson, and Johnny Long. 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 (lance weekends, all the headaches and backaches have proven themselves to be something of great value to the Corps and the facultv. THE COMMANDERS J. P. RoYER Director A. L. McCowN Business Manager The 57- ' 58 edition of the ' MI ( ' oiiunaiulers lias proven to be one of the best in many years. Composed entirely of cadets, the band furnishes a swinging brand of music for dances at nearby col- leges and high schools. As an integral part of a twelve piece orchestra providing many cool sounds, the Commanders feature both a jazz and a rock-and-roll combo which have become quite popular where- evcr the band has appeared. This year the band has played many engagements including hops at Sullins, Madison, Randolph-lNIacon, Augusta Military Academy, Massanutten Military Acatlemy, and Southern Seminary. Ill addit ion, the Commanders have been featuretl with great success at llic I- ' rankiin Hospital Auxiliary Ball in Franklin, Virginia, and at ' Mr.s own Midwinters. The orchestra has been under the competent leadership and skillful musical direction of Paul Rover, whose trumpet is fast be- coming known all over the State. Business matters have been craftily handled by Lee (Scrooge) McCown, whose typing speed has now reached twenty-five words per minute. Our grateful appreciation is hereby expressed to Pete ' s and Clay- ton ' s taxis for their unfailing (most of the time) transportation .service and to Colonel Barksdale whose close scrutinization of our permits has resulted in many hours of haggling in his office. i I 1 ' ■ 1 The Class of 1900 forms the figures for the Final Ball of the year. DANCE WEEKENDS mj isifsr] L. ' - ' rv I ' M ' ■m . ■MiK Jiv Ik PVi FT) Mi !li ijil - J AND PARTIES -1 THE HEALTHFVLAND-rLEASANTABODE OF A CRO v ' D OF HONORABLE YOYTHS PRESSING VP THE HILL OF- SCIENCE WITH NOBLE EMVLATION AGRATIFYINC SPECTACLE AN HONOR TO OVR COV ' NTRY AND OVR STATE : OBJECTS OF HONEST PRIDE TO THEIR I NSTRyCTORS AND FAIR SPECIMENSOFCITIZEN SOLDIERS ATTACHED TO THEIR NATIVE STATE PROVD OFHERFAME AND READY- IN EVERY Tl M E OF DEEPEST PERIL TO VINDICATE HER HO iOR Qbt DEFEND HER RIGHTS 1 C( , .«r ' AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS S. L. Williamson President J. M. Beamer. . . .Chairman of the Exccutire Committee L. II. Savage Trust Officer R. X. Greatiiead. . . .Chairman of the Trip Committee The student chapters of the American Society of Civil Engineers have been organized to help college men learn as much as possible about their future pro- fession. Here at VMI we are indeed fortunate in having a most active chapter. The membership of the student chapter is comprised of all first, second, and third class civils. These men take field trips, listen to lectures, and see educational films throughout the year. Social benefits notwith- standing, there is an annual informal dance sponsored by the organization. A benefit to the graduating civils is the series of planned lectures, or seminars, for them by professional men concerned with almost every phase of engineering to help guide them in ascertaining their future upon leaving the Institute. So intense is the participation in the A. S. C. E. that the VMI Chapter has received the national rating of excellent ' more times than any other college in the United States. rtl v4 - -■ ' ' ; ' 1 AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS H. D. Shepherd Chainnatt E. H. Talley J ' ice Chairman N. E. Loop Secretary The VMI Student Branch of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers was chartered May 1, 19 ' -20. In the past thirty-eight years, this organization ' s chief objectives have been: first, to foster those qualities needed by the engineer which are not fully cultivated in the classroom; second, to broaden the student ' s acquaintance with the engineering world outside the classroom; third, to provide an organization in whic ' h the technical developments and ideas of the students can receive recognition. More specifically, this year ' s A. I. E. E. has presented talks by both guest speakers and students. To aid the student in his efforts to lieconie an engineer, the Student Technical Paper competition is held at the end of the second semester. This vear all of the aims of the organization have been carried out. and it is readily admitted that the V II Branch is a valuable organiza- tion for the electrical engineers to be a member of. fl M L L O R y H H L L Ik- wm ' - m mi-.. . — r i I ' --T- T 1 -n - - - AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS J. E. Stilwell President R. L. HiCKERSON Vice President R. L. HoBSON Secretary J. A. IIoRGAN Treasurer The Physics Department has grown with each year since its conception in 1949. From this growth has come membership in the American Institute of Physics, a national organization through which students asso- ciate their chissroom work with practical applications in the field of physics. This year, the Chapter has had movies on rockets, a speaker from General Electric, and a sjjeaker from IBM. The talks presented were concerned with manu facture of artificial diamonds, and the IBM repre- sentative presented VMI with a computer kit. During the year, the V II Chapter of the American Institute of Pliysics has experienced a great degree of satisfaction and rajjid expansion. It is hoped that, in the future, members will be able to make frequent trips to nearby communities where research in physical sciences is being conducted. p AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY J. W. Core President J. A. Van Kesteren Secre tary T. A. Henry First Class Representative R. G. Haines Second Class Representative M. Y. Moss Third Class Representative Tin- Sll Chapter of the American Chemical Society is composed of chemistry majors from the upper three classes. It is not mandatory for chemistry majors to become members, but most are quite active in the various activities. The purpose of the A. C. S. is to present to the chem- istry majors a type of program that will give them some enlightenment in their chosen field and, at the same time, act as a supplement to the chemistry cur- riculum. Such progianis are in the form of movies, speakers from industrial firms aTid lectures by pro- fessors from other colleges. This year, the Society was very fortunate in having Dr. James L. JNIeem as a guest speaker. Dr. Meem is in charge of the Nuclear Power Reactor being built at the diiversity of Virginia. In the spring, several field trips were taken by the first classmen to nearby industrial firms. Just before exams, the annual A. C. S. ban(|uet was held as the Societv ' s final function of a highlv successful year. VIRGINIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE W. E. Holland President C H. Pate Vice President T. H. Smith ' . Secretary-Treasurer The VMI Chapter of the Virginia Aoaclcmy of Science is an organization composed, primarily, of those men studying the biology curriculum. Through- out the academic year, this organization sponsors a variety of programs, ranging from a doctor ' s personal views on medical school to work on the Christmas Basket Program. Such programs tend to broaden a biology major ' s views on various subjects and, perhaps, bring him closer to his life ' s ambition. To climax the year, the VMI Chapter sends representatives to the ' . A. S. Conference which is held annually in May. It is the constant concern of those connected with the ' irginia Academy of Science that the members be allowed to further their interests in science by debating, discussing and e-xchanging that knowknlge which is founded in the classroom and laboratory. Ill III ni In mn Iff III ill mt m nt • • p • ' fl! Tf —i III m III III III THE ENGLISH SOCIETY A. SciiLossBERG President J. P. Kemp Program Chairman K. Berggren Secretary Throughout histf)ry, thcro lias been that one group of highly iiiflividualistic individuals who, while reading the best literature, listening to the best musie, and viewing the best paintings, ean rest secure in the knowledge that the engineers and scientists are building a better world for them to rule. Such a group can be found at VMI. The English Society, in its short three- year history, has contributed greatly to the cultural welfare of the Corps, and this year ' s edition of the Society has provided a program which i)roved par- ticularly enlightening. Membership in the English Society is open to all members of both the Corps and the Faculty. Ad- mittedly, programs do not deal with such universal subjects as soils and sewerage, but subjects of passing interest such as literature, painting, music, history, psychology, and travel are touched upon. It is the firm belief of all those familiar with the Society that it is a profitable experience, and it is certain that the Society will assume an increasingly important role as the Corps becomes more culture conscious. ■R ' iHmiiflinbisd THE HISTORY CLUB X. E. EvAXUsHii President A. ' SI. Williams Vice President J. W. Day Secretary-Treasurer W. A. Priok Program Chairman The History Club at VMI was founded on the belief that praetit-aily everyone is interested in the study of history. Not only does the Club offer history majors the opportunity to become more closely associated with their field, but it offers to both the Corps and the Fac- ulty the chance to aflvance their interests in the study. The Club is aware of the historical points of interest within Rockbridge County, and it is particularly interested in the study of that history which is not covered in the classroom. This year has been marked by the presence of the great British historian, Arnold J. Toynbee, on our neighboring campus. Dr. Toynbee delivered a series of fifteen lectures which proved remarkably timely and exceptionally valuable to those students fortunate enough to obtain tickets. Whether the stufly of history be foun l in the bar- racks room or in the lecture hall, the History Club plays an important part in advancing the ideals of historical criticism, analysis, and investigation. 1 THE HEALTHFVl. ANDPLEASANT ABODE OF A CROWD Of HONORABLE YOYTHS PRESSING VP THE HILL OF SCIENCE WITH NOBLE EMVLATION ACRATIFYING SPECTACLE AN HONOR TO OVR COVNTRY AND OVR STATE: OBJECTS OF HONEST PRIDE TO THEIR INSTRyCTORS AND FAIR SPECIMENS OF CITIZEN SOLDIERS ATTACHED TO THEIR NATIVE STATE PROVD OF HER FAME AND READY IN EVERY TIME OF DEEPEST PERIL TO VINqUfATE HER HONOP )P D END HER PJGHTS -y .s. J, f - THE ARMED FORCES CLUB n. E. Mexnett President T. K. Massey f ' ice President C. W. Roberts Program Planning Chairman J. F. Schmidt Secretari D. E. MacArtiiur Treasnrer Althougli tlie Armed Forces Club encountered some difficulty in obtaining meeting time, it (luickly gained its footing, picked up momentum, and rolled to a very successful year. Original jjlans to go on a five day cruise on a Navy carrier had to be changed when the Morocco Crisis arose, but a su])plenientary ]ilan was devised in short order. The Club was able to take its annual trip to a military installation. Under the able leadership of Earl Bennett, the Club continued this year with its normal activities by show- ing an interesting and timely series of movies. Addi- tional magazines were secured for the Heading Room, and the Clid) entered its new (|uarters in Scott Shipp Hall, a room complete with study desks and walls decorated with firearms. o doubt, it has been a valuable year for the Club and for its members, and, as usual, luany will become better officers for the ex- perience. f r . THE RELIGIOUS COUNCIL R. G. King President A. ScHLOssBERG Vice President T. J. Smyth Secretary N. C. Andersen Treasurer J. P. WiiiTESCARVER Clerk L. X. Pipes Promotion Manager The V II Religious Council, the coordinating body between all of the individual religious clubs, has had a very successful year. With the help of all of its mem- bers returning on the cadre the annual Rat Picnic was a huge success. Using a combination of sports, the vesper service, and the picnic, the Council helped the new cadets find the proper religious perspective. The main goal of the Council this year was to plan a Religious Emphasis Program which would answer the religious needs of the Corps. With many months of extensive planning, the officers, executive committee, and religious emphasis committee produced a program and found it to be very successful. The Council also sponsored movies for the Corps and backed various Bible study and prayer groups which proved to be of great value to those taking part. The Religious Council, with constant striving to im])rove the religious life of the Corps, has worked hard, and, through constant improvement, has felt a sense of personal satisfaction in striving toward its goal. i INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CLUB D. D. Wallace President F. S. Hancock Vice President H. E. Thomas Secretary The International Relations Club here at VMI is organized by those Cadets who desire to increase their knowledge of contemporary, political, social, and economic problems the world over. Due to the number of varied curriculums here at VMI not all men are able to obtain a knowledge of international problems in the class room. Thus, an organization such as the I. R. C, gives all men here at the Institute an opportunity to broaden their knowledge of world conditions. The programs presented by the I. R. C are open to all Cadets, the faculty, and local schools surrounding VMI. These programs have featured such speakers as Colonel E. D. Leslie of the Canadian Army who spoke on Canada and their position in world affairs, ant! Colonel Albert Lancaster of the ' II (ierman De- partment who spoke on Germany and his experiences there. In order to broaden their knowledge a little more, the I. R. C. has sent some of its members to con- ventions held at other colleges. The delegates from A ' MI who attended the convention in Baltimore this past year made valuable contributions to that meeting and were also able to bring back to their fellow club members new ideas on the world problems. During the past year the club was under the guidance of Major B. M. Gilliam of the History Department, who has served as its facultv advisor. Newman Club Sealed: DiCaprio, Smyth, Hancock, Ed- munds Staniling: Benner, Anjier, Grafton, Har- man, Maddox, Spicuzza, Roth, Lester Baptist Student Union Left to Right: Everett, Thrift, Bibb, Lynch, Bradshaw Canterbury Club Left to Right: Dayliuff, Walz, Pipes, Grayson, Doleman, Burns Lutheran Club . Ill liiijlil: . Iaur :r, Hyatt, inxuU- AiidtTsoii, Bush, Oeliring Westminster Fellowship Sealed: Martin. Uhlig, McLeod. (arj- Standing: Andrews, Griffith, Smith mwm Methodist Club Seated: Baleski. Yaun, Bingham. Leo. .Jarrett, Phlegar StiJiiding: Fridle.v, Roberts, Magee, Cur- tis. Steadman, Spencer, Ramirez. Stalev Cadet Waiters First How: StiUvell, Miehelson, Bingliain, Richardson, Dean Seeond Row: Rea, Henry, Carnc i le, Hayes, Grayson Third Rnw: McCown, Sykes, Corr, Roseiibaum, Hickerson Fourth Row: Barcik, Rouses, Chick, Masotti, Gapenski, Sellers, Bradford, Basham, Hsiung, Brown Fifth Raw: Loop, Menefee, Andersen, Snieltzer, Brooks, Camper, Richardson, Hunnicutt, Dreelin Roanoke Club Stundiny: Simpson, LennoTi, Olscn, Seeley, Smith, Thomas, Hancock, McCown, Smith Second Row: Bibb, Giles Back Row: McLeod, Johnson, Adams fa .J.-a l i. 0- Lynchburg Club First Row: Guggenheimer, JlacLeod, Menefee, MacLeod, Arthur, Temple- ton, Stokes, Royster, Kiger, Bryant Back Row: King, Crickeiiberger, Deaner, Hoskins Richmond Club Kneeling: Ihirlov, WillKiiiis, Knirm-r, Williamson, (iivallicMii, TliiKkcr, Carmine Second Row: Eubank, Slattcrv, .Icnkins, Peters, Poteet, Aiidiscm, VVhilclinrst, Corr, Vaughan, Spencer, l ' ' ilyliuni Third Row: Sullivan, Dreelin, Creatliead, Witt, Wilkinson Tidewater Club Thomas Saundeus President W ' lLLiAM W ' OOD, IV Vice President Eugene Martin Program Chairman Hoss Sergeanl-at-Arms The remainder of the members expressed a desire to be left anonymous as a majority are traveling incognito. Southwest Virginia Club First Row: Davidson, Grayson, Wool- wine, Farmer, Dean, Gillespie, Salaita, Blackwell Second Row: O ' Dell, Pliillippi, Bishop, Shirley Hack- Row: Willis, Zay Texas Club Seated: Drake, Williams, Criswell, Massey Standing: Ray, Coen, Black, Harris, Kemp, Black, Rink, J. Florida Club Frunt Row: Hilliard, Robinson, BurrLS, Traylor, Sellers Bach Row: Sewell, Engels Tennessee- Kentucky Club Left tu Right: O ' Dell, Bowles, Ham- monds, Day, Moore, Spragins Officers of the Guard Association Si u.v GiiifMN I ' renilrnl ( ' iK.SK MAriTix Vii:e I ' rendenI foriipaiiv Ucprcsciitativcs: Band ( ' o. — V. V. Uacli (Sccrclar i; A Co.— Paul Troxler; B To. — Art Camc- vale; ( ' Co. — Warren Wines; D f ' o.— Mike Smeltzer; K Co.— Jack Sullivan; F Co.— Charley Best Amateur Radio Club Sealed: Payne, Clarke Back Rule: Sitch, Hughes, McWane, Hefner, Wiclilei, Wood, PaUner, Bibb, Thomas Deep South Club Kneeling: Ward. Haslam. Witt, Ma- honey, Walsh, MoMurry Standing: Coggin. Mittendorf, Cochrane, Pipes, Smith, Edgar, Bowles. Puckett. Prior, Kessler. Tumlinson. Quinn. Dver Jewish Club Back lioir: Cioldman, Ilirsli, Kleinberg f ron fi() ' .Schlossberg, Xcuberger, Rubin Archaeology Club Left to Right: Harshaw, Alexander, Gray- son, Ferrier, Harbach, Barcik, Walker, Tuck, Fridley, .McDaniiald, Manly, Oliver , Cottingham Timmins Music Society Seated: LaPrade, Witt, Balderson, Major Gentry, Shay, Kaye Standing: Stilwell, Swirk, Phillips, Eger, Powell, Bloemsma, Criswell, Gwath- mey, Harshaw iW HOSPITAL STAFF Lefl to right: Dr. E. W. Bosworth (Post Surgeon), Mrs. Mary Archart, Mrs. . udrey Parsons, Miss Elizabeth Hawte THE BUGLERS Left to right: Tony and Bill rr-3zsr- FRIENDS OF THE INSTITUTE (Behind the Counter, Left to right): Clarence, The P.X. Boys, Red and Mrs. Tun to?- ' SA! Tom and Snake FOUNDATION AND ALUMNI OFFICES {Sealed at desk): Mr. Neikirk, Executive Vice President VMI Fouiidatioii {Standing) : Mr. Taylor, Secretary VMI Foundation ' ' I HOUGH they are not an integral part of Corp. activities, the Akimni and Foundation Offices play an increasingly important role in the over-ali advance- ment of the Institute. The Alumni Office not only coordinates alumni activities but it also super ises and improves relations between the alumni and the Corps. It is of great value to the Corps and to the Institute to have such an office in barracks, and it is gratifying to realize alumni interest and influence in the Corps. The VMI Foundation continued in its unique and highly successful way to make VMI a better school and to gain for MI increased recognition throughout the country. The Foundation was instrumental in establishing the first Parent ' s Weekend, and. with the cooperation of the Parent ' s Council, made that May weekend an overwhelming success. Activities within the Foundation are far too numerous to mention, but every member of the Corps is familiar with its contri- butions to the welfare of the institute. Herb Jacob, E.xecutive Secretary VMI . lumni Association i -i y ' -. abi-. Proudly WE DEDICATE SIX MUl CC UQO I CllTMT eVN SPCL INJUNEEA AN NOV I ARE Ol«e •• ' X It ' s Awful An Expose of a Southern Military School . . . Predicated on the belief that, along with thorough development of the intellect in the college student, there must be the development of those ciualities wiiich will contribute to a life of integrity and self-discipline . . . . . . From the beginning of cadetship, wealth and station i!i life are removed as factors in the indi •idu;d ' s training . . . . . . The mutual assistance rendered by the rat and his dyke is one of the oldest and most cherished of traditions, teaching respect for seniority . . . RAT YEAR ... In the dining hall the Fourth Classman learns the tenets of table etic(uette under the watchful supervision of his elders . . . . . . The primary purpose of the General Committee is to administer the discipline of the class system and, specif- ically, to enforce the Rat Line bj ' issuance of penalties to offenders . . . ... It is the duty of the Third Clas.s Corporal to iii.still a .sense of military bearing in his squad by presenting him- self in immaculate appearance at ail times and thus providing the example for his men to follow . . . . . . Vhe military system fosters punctuality, order, disciijjiiic and is conducted on an impxTsoiial ba-si.s. Regularity of habits promotes health and inu.scuiar development . . . THIRD CLASS YEAR . . . Individual attention is advocated in the classroo and the .student is encouraged to express himself freely . . . . The slight freedom and small share of authority that come with the Third Class year help to make this year more uiii((ue than the Rat year . . . Sr-TTCS cT IP . . . The highlight of four years cailetship is the Ring Figure Dance at which the Second Classman receives his much coveted ring which is traded for a kiss . . . . . . Prior to Summer Camp, the Second Class cadet is given the op- portunity to practically apply his military training received in the classroom . . . SECOND CLASS YEAR ... A cadet ' s honor and integrity are never (|iiestione( and he is allowed an unlimited charge account . . . . . . Wholesome and keen competition in athletics is a vital element in physical and mental development and contributes a necessary ingredient to the balanced educa- tion of the cadet . . . The Has I ... A cadet ' s coiuluct and acli ' itie.s are .subject to a uniform set of regulations which demand a high standard of performance . . . . . . The characteristic reliability and dependa- bility of the cadet and graduate result from life within this framework of authority and respon.si- bilitv . . . FIRST CLASS YEAR . . . AND FINALS . . . I ' pon receiving his diploma, he joins the ranks of men who have demonstrated theii formative training has produced responsible, self-disciplined, and not infre(iuently distinguishable citizens and soldiers . . . GOOD LUCK ' 58... ...ON SUCCEEDING 4. OUR ADVERTISERS FOR LUXURY FLIGHTS COAST TO COAST AND OVERSEAS Wherever you go, the most hixurious wav is on T ' A! Fly the magnificent new Jetstream ' . . . non-stop coast to coast . . . non-stop to Europe from Xew York. Or take the direct Polar Route from California to the heart of Europe. Tra el in de luxe comfort aboai-d the JETSTREAM ... Or great Super-G Constellations. En route, enjov famed T ' A First Class Ambassador luxury . . . cocktails and delicious, full-com-se meals witli vintage wine! 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J Compliments of GARFIELD REFRACTORIES BOLIVAR, PENNSYLVANIA KENNETH A. RUGH (President) i ■2o[) J OPPORTUNI LIMITED. . . offt6if,ynu U Xham Mfet i Xfuv:y :utyftu ( fi juifimau M:a ,ac4li ,,,uO 0 ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY CHAP STICK COMPANY PIRSONALIZED, individuoll mork d for each member of your fomily ■ ® A « LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE CLASSES PAST AND PRESENT Your records in the field of engineering . . . as in all fields . . . has been, and will always be, outstanding. It is our privilege to have worked with some of your most able men. To the class of 1958, we can wish you nothing better than your continuance of this great tradition. SOUTHERN Materials Co., Inc. Richmond • Petersburg • Hopewell Hampton • Virginia Beach • Lynchburg sburg Home Beneficial Life Insurance Company, Inc. RICHMOND • VIRGINIA IS PROUD TO HAVE BEEN SELECTED OFFICIAL JEWELERS TO THE CLASS OF 1958. 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Bankers Established 1886 FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA Member of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation THE WALKER MACHINE AND FOUNDRY CORP. GENEILM FOUNDRY A? D MACHINE WORK ROANOKE, VIRGINIA Charlottesville Woolen Mills Since 1868 CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA Manufacturers of a Distinguished Line of 100% Virgin Wool Uniform Fabrics Including Top-Quality Cadet Grays and Blues Used by Leading Military Schools and Colleges Prescribed and Used by the Cadets of the Virginia Military Institute Compliments of ELMON GRAY CO. Vl AVERLY, VIRGINIA 2.58 )• HENDERSON PHILLIPS, Inc. GEO. G. PHILLIPS, ' 25, President GENERAL INSURANCE — SURETY BONDS 1220 Bank of Commerce Building NORFOLK, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF A NORFOLK FRIEND -■Jt 259 Builders of Great Ships To Help Keep America Strong on the Seas NEWPORT NEWS SHIPBUILDING AND DRY DOCK COMPANY Newport News, Virginia Compliments of A FRIEND Compliments of W. H. SCOTT. Inc. FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA -Ji 20U i inr -) tmi c WHAT ' S GOING ON AT BUTTON? This spring E. P. Dullon is proud to announce life adventure stories ever published . . . book of special interest to VMl students of the moat sllrriiv; true- THE FASTEST MAN ALIVE By LT. COL. FRANK K. EVEREST, JR., USAF, As told to John Guenther Winner of the 1957 Harmon International Aviation Irophy as the v orld ' s outstanding aviator, Lt. Col. Everest is the only man who has flown faster than 1,900 miles per hour— and lived. For five years he held one of the most dangerous jobs in America as chief test pilot for the U. S. Air Force and has faced death hundreds of times testing the jet aircraft that v ill mean America ' s success or failure in the race for air supremacy. Told with modesty and humor, this is the personal story of the man v hos« skill and courage have set him apart as THE FASTEST MAN ALIVE. Photographs. .$4.00. ... And Have You Heard About DUTTON EVERYMAN PAPERBACKS? That ' s what we call our wonderful new series of quality paperbound books. Twenty titles selected from the finest literature in a variety of fields — many of them now available for the first time in handsome, low-cost editions! Here are just a few titles to look for: THE MYSTERIOUS UNIVERSE, by Sir James Jeans, $1.35. A SHORT HISTORY OF RUSSIA, by R. D. Charques. S1.35. SaE ?E IS A SACRED COW, by Anthony Slanden, $1.15. CAESAR ' S WAR COMMENTARIES, S1.25. E. P. Dutton Company, Inc. 300 Fourth Ave., New York 10, N. Y. HOME OF VALLEYDALE MEAT PRODUCTS VALLEYDALE PACKERS INCORPORATED SALEM, VA. Compliments of VIRGINIA ASPHALT PAVING COMPANY INCORPORATED ROANOKE, ' VIRGINIA ' Finest in the South METROPOLITAN FLOUR and LIGHT WHITE FLOUR ACME VISIBLE RECORDS. Inc. CROZET, VIRGINIA Compliments of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bickerstaff Patsy Janice Compliments of A FRIEND WILMINGTON, DELAWARE y .. ' r i: iL BmS ' : TRADITIONAL GENTLEMEN ' S CLOTHING and FURNISHINGS iFiHl)bark Sc 2iPa. lUth. lliW. 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MAPLE-ROCK DISTRIBUTORS, Inc. Get the BEST, Get SEALTEST DAIRY PRODUCTS LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA Dial HO 3-2186 NATURAL BRIDGE OF VIRGINIA One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World • HOTEL — attractive, comfortable, reasonably priced; excellent food; air conditioned dining room • MOTOR LODGE— new, smartly appointed AUDITORIUM — spacious, well equipped (excellent for movies, displays, dances, meetings) • ROCKBRIDGE CENTER— with large modern cafeteria; gift shop; game rooms; heated, tiled, indoor swimming pool with outdoor sand beach for year ' round swimming • DRAMA OF CREATION— Illumination and pageant, presented nightly underneath the Bridge Adjacent to the Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway 2ij4 ;;s Compliments of SENECA KNITTING MILLS CO„ Inc. SENECA FALLS, NEW YORK HOLIDAY INN ROANOKE ' S NEWEST and FINEST MOTEL V COMPLIMENTS OF SENECA NOVELTY CO., Inc. ManufactLirers of SENCO Rulers and Yardsticks 52 Miller Street SENECA FALLS, NEW YORK GEB SOUHAN YARN CO., Inc. FINGER LAKES WEAVING AND KNITTING YARNS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS SENECA FALLS, NEW YORK -}{ 263 Compliments of SANITARY FOOD STORES, Inc. 435 S. Washington Street ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA Congratulations to the Class of ' 58 BOTTLED GAS COMPANY LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA Compliments of HEISHMAN ' S GARAGE STUDEBAKER - - PACKARD Sales and Service MT. JACKSON VIRGINIA Compliments of DELLINGER FUNERAL HOMES Air Conditioned Ambulance Service Woodstock and Mt. Jackson, Va. NLY 50 MILES AWAY— — a scenic 1 ' 2 hour drive — America ' s Most Distinguished Resort and Spa A perfect place for family and friends to stop ever when they visit VMI. D C O I T t E S Hot Springs, Virginia Compliments of NORFOLK-PORTSMOUTH CHAPTER VMI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Congratulations, Keydets! . . . from Heironimus, the family-favorite department store for more than 68 years! CHURCH A 1 J - -- ROANOKE, VI HANKINS 5r JOHANN, Inc. Manufacturers of METAL PRODUCTS Richmond, Virginia (IfX i I OVERNITE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY HOME OFFICE RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Safety Dependability A THE j oAPER MANUfACTORlNG CO. CHMOND. VIRGINIA ix manufacturer d Charles E. Russell Company Incorporated DISTRIBUTOR Pure Oil Company Products 2309 County Street PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA PLANT LOCATIONS Richmond, Virginia Roanoke Rapids. North Carolina Middletovm, Ohio Walden, New York LET ' S GO TO RODMAN ' S BAR-B-Q High at Hamilton PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA 4 268 i DELAWARE INSULATION COMPANY INDUSTRIAL INSULATION DISTRIBUTORS — APPLICATORS 5th Ave. and Coleman St. WILMINGTON, DELAWARE COMPLIMEIITS OF T. T. WELDIN SONS CO. CONTRACTORS FOR Plumbing — Heating — Air Conditioning Ventilating WILMINGTON, DELAWARE A Distinguished Preparatory School for Young Men VMI graduates on our staii are Co;, hloiqan H. riuagins, ' 01, Superintendent Emeritus, Col. Edv ard B. Young, Jr., ' 43, Executive Officer. For catalogue and information write — Superintendent, iirne MILITARY SCHOOL BOX V78. WAYNESBORO, VmCINIA Compliments of JOSEPH BANCROFT SONS CO. ROCKFORD WILMINGTON, DELAWARE BUNKER HILL CANNED BEEF Packed by Sam McDaniel Sons, Inc. BEDFORD, VA. FEDERAL INSPECTION FOR HEALTH PROTECTION U. S. INSPECTED AND PASSED BY DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE EST. 859 R. M. DAVIS MOTORS INC. YOUR DESOTO -PLYMOUTH DEALER 10th and West Main Streets CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA PHONE 2-6125 ADAIR-HUTTON, Inc. Lexington ' s Shopping Center SERVING THE PUBLIC OVER THREE QUARTERS OF A CENTURY Make this Store Your 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 LONE JACK LIMESTONE COMPANY, Inc. Lynchburg, Virginia CRUSHED STONE FOR HIGHWAY, RAILROAD AND CEMENT Lyt - • 270 )■- 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 4 Field Books INSTRUMENT RENTAL REPAIRS • Blue Prints and Photostats Blue and Black Line Prints Technical Reproduction and Supply Corp. 128 W. Kirk Roanoke, Virginia DI 5-1533 i26 Sixth Ave. Huntington, W. Va. Dial 8309 Call Either of the Above Numbers For Field Demonstration of Instruments BEGISTERED JEWELER -AMERICAN GEM SOCIETY Among the many VMI men who have purchased their engagement rings here Bov en ' s has a reputation for diamonds of exceptional beauty and sound value. Each flav less stone has its own Pedigree — its registration certificate in the American Gem Society. Charge Accounts for Keydets? Of course! 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PHONE DI 3-1507 ROANOKE, VIRGINIA Archie ' s INCXlRPORATED 7130 Williamson Rd. ROANOKE, VIRGINIA OPERATING ARCHIE ' S LOBSTER HOUSE ARCHIE ' S TOV N HOUSE ARCHIE ' S GIFT SHOPPE They ' ve all gone to Archie ' s Stanley Warner ' s STATE THEATRE LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA WE APPRECIATE YOLTR PATRCXA: Compliments of BLUE RIDGE STONE CORPORATION ROANOKE, VIRGINIA Compliments of R. F. Trant Distributing Corporation NORFOLK, VIRGINIA PEPSI-COLA BOTTLING CO. LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA Hi) .:} 274 i Compliments of THE C. F. SAUER COMPANY PriL jS«H a ont ' i 603 W. Grace St. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA ' Upholding the Traditions of the South ' Compliments of Williams, Coile Blanchard 6r Associates NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA . ' « ' « ' . ' WNMHiUflLL AfBlN ' OV4 mm Ofi wiTi LOX MANUFACTURED BY M-W DISTRIBUTORS, Inc. ROCKY MOUNT, VA. EASTERN ELECTRIC CORP. Caters to Your Kitchen NORFOLK, VIRGINIA Compliments of w. M. 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AAA Recommended Telephone Raphine 4-F-2 1 1 Miles North of Lexington Specializing In Sizzling Steaks — Chicken Virginia Ham 18 Units of Modern Design --- Tile Baths Beautifully Furnished — Individual Controlled Heat Radio — Television — Swimming Your Home Away From Home EASTERN ELECTRIC COMPANY ELECTRICAL — RADIO — TV Wholesale LYNCHBURG, VA, IRLENE M. WOOD The Keeper MONTICELLO GRILL AND SEA FOOD BAR 206 Fifth Street, N. E. CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA Hotel General Wayne WAYNESBORO, VA. 70 MODERN FIREPROOF ROOMS Completely Air Conditioned Ample Free Parking Free Room Television Excellent Coffee Shop Catering to Private Banquets and Parties A Grenoble Hotel T. H. LAWLER, Manager Phone WH 2-8117 i 378 l:- 35i. ' E« i -.ic:?. ROBERT E. LEE HOTEL LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA Phone HO 3-3101 AIR CONDITIONED DINING ROOF EXCELLENT FOOD FREE PARKING AIR CONDITIONED ROOMS FROM FRIEND STROTHER DRUG COMPANY Wholesale Druggists LYNCHBURG, VA. RICHMO fD, VA. Compliments of W. A. WOOD Distributor PURE OIL PRODUCTS VIRGINIA BEACE VA. ;t 279 K-- Compliments of SOUTHLAND APPLIANCE CO. and Buck CLOVER CREAMERY COMPANY INCORPORATED Manufacturers of MILK ICE CREAM PASTEURIZED PRODUCTS LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA Dial HO 3-3126 BUTTER COLLEGE INN Specializing In AMERICAN and ITALIAN DISHES STEAKS — CHOPS LEXINGTON, VA. Compliments of The Huger Davidson Sale Co. LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA The Huger Davidson Sale Corp. STAUNTON, VIRGINIA 1 280 BURTON P. SHORT, President, ' 44 JOSEPH M. HATCHETT, Secretary-Treasurer, ' 25 VICTOR PARKS III, ' 51 SHORT PAVING COMPANY INCORPORATED ASPHALT CONTRACTORS p. O. BOX 1107 Phone REgnt 2-8412 Petersburg, Virginia Compliments of A FRIEND Compliments of MUTUAL FEDERAL SAVINGS and Loan Association of Norfolk Boush and Bute Streets, Norfolk, Viroir 3520 High Street, Portsmouth, Virginia 3201 Pacific Avenue, Virginia Beach. Virc OF THIS co}.:!;:ux:t s:xci :;s? 4 281 MUNDY MOTOR LINES ROANOKE, VIRGINIA CHAS. P. LUNSFORD W. BOILING IZARD JAS. J. IZARD IRVING SLAYDON COMPLIMENTS OF CHARLES LUNSFORD SONS AND IZARD INSURANCE Telephone DI 3-1778 ROANOKE, VA. COMPLIMENTS OF FRED I. REYNOLDS LIFE INSURANCE — ANNUITIES 218 SHENANDOAH BUILDING Phone Diamond 3-1555 ROANOKE, VIRGINIA NOW THREE STORES BRINGING YOU THE BEST CLOTHING VALUES ACROSS VIRGINIA RICHMOND 6th and Grace Street in the Loew ' s Theatre Building LEXINGTON Across from the Post Office WILLIAMSBURG Duke of Gloucester Street - Opened May 10, 1958 CADET CHARGE ACCOUNTS WELCOMED . , KarlUXevitt °™ INC. 1 L QUALITY SERVICE iOANOKi Roanoke ' s Pioneer Ready Mix Firm 2-WAY RADIO CONTROLLED TRUCKS Now Serving Roanoke, Salem, Vinton and Roanoke County from Three Modern Plants JIM SATTERFIELD, ' 42, General Sales Manager THE MEAD CORPORATION LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA Compliments of CONNER PRODUCE COMPANY INCORPORATED LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA Highway Engineering Offers Rich Rewards Ic Yc-.ir.; ;■ ' =.- ir. CONTRACT CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTION BE A HIGHWAY ENGINEER Virginia Road Builders Association Richmond, Virginia Hampton Roads Tractor Equipment Company CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES INDUSTRIAL AND LOGGING MACHINERY TRAILERS AND DUMP BODIES W. 39th Street and Killam Ave. P. O . Box 237 Phone MAdison 2-2717 NORFOLK, VIRGINIA RICHMOND ENGINEERING COMPANY ID Compliments of RELIANCE FERTILIZER LIME CORPORATION NORFOLK, VIRGINIA MASSANUTTEN MILITARY ACADEMY R.O.T.C. — Fully Accredited College Preparatory WOODSTOCK, VIRGINIA Compliments of BUTTON PAYNE General Insurance V ARRENTON, VIRGINIA Compliments of The Fauquier National Bank of Warrenton Branch at The Plains, Va. Organized 1902 tvlEMBER F. D. I. C. Compliments of PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK OF WARRENTON WARRENTON, VIRGINIA 4, 284 } THE WEBB WHITAKER CO. Young Men ' s Clothing And Furnishings 909 Main Street LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA TIRED? SLEEPY? FOR REASONABLE. MODERN ACCOMMODATIONS, WE RECOMMEND STEVESVILLE MOTEL and RESTAURANT 1 Mile North of LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA LINDSEY-NICHOLSON CORPORATION Warehouse Automoti ve Distributor MARYLAND — WASHINGTON, D. C. VIRGINIA HOOD TIRES CHAMPION SPARK PLUGS Compliments of A FRIEND SAVE — and Make it a Kabit Lynchburg Federal Savings and Loan Association 616 Church Street 199C Fori Ave. LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA For Storage — Distribution — Trucking SOUTHGATE STORAGE CO. -INCORPORATED - 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 COLONNA ' S SHIPYARD, Inc. Norfolk, Virginia Compliments of SMITH WELTON NORFOLK, VIRGINIA CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ' 58 From VIRGINIA STEEL COMPANY INCORPORATED RICHMOND, VIRGINIA A FRIEND ■4 28() Go — Go — Gc PLYMOUTH NORFOLK, VIRGINIA Compliments of Norfolk Brass and Copper Corporation 626 W. 23rd St. NORFOLK, VIRGINIA Compliments of STONE ' S SUPER MARKET BASSETT, VIRGINIA Compliments of Jimmie Barnes and C. B. White and Bro., Inc. COAL AND FUEL OIL Norfolk, Virginia R. STUART COTTRELL INCORPORATED INSURANCE 18 North Ninth Street RICHMOND 19, VIRGINIA Blue Ridge Hardware and Supply Co. INCORPORATED INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTORS BRANCHES: Martinsville, Va., Lenoir, N. C Ba MAIN OFFICE AND W ' AF.i HC; BASSETT, VIRGINIA VIRGINIA BEVERAGE COMPANY, Inc. Distributors of Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer NORFOLK, VIRGINIA MARVIN V. TEMPLETON 6c SONS ASPHALT SURFACING Asphalt and Macadam Paving Private Roads — Driveways ■ ■ Parking Lots Highways and Municipality Improvements Dial Lynchburg 2-7102 or 3-4422 BOONESBORO RD. WRITTEN FUNERAL HOME Incorporated 1336 Park Avenue LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA Dial 2-4521 . IVEY KIRKPATRICK Insurance and Bonds 210 First Colony Life Building LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA Dial 4-2485 BENSON-PHILLIPS CO., Inc. NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA Serving the Virginia Peninsula ' s Building and Fuel needs since 1891 eiciiP ' fflinnich ' s COytAtA. sTt Uvwia Men a id Mg i Wfw Siau Uount ROANOKE, VIRGINIA Roanoke ' s leading Specialty Store for Men and Boys FEATURING HICKEY FREEMAN — SOCIETY BRAND KINGSRIDGE — KNOX HATS ARROW SHIRTS — FREEMAN SHOES and many other famous national brands ' ■X 2«H good ' n ' fresh Gordon ' s Mogic-Pok Potato Chips are crisper, fresher, with Mogic-Pak plus double cellophane bog. ( ?. V VIRGINIA PUBLISHING. Inc. 7 ARRENTOM, VIRGINIA Extends Concjrdtulations to The Class of 1958 Publishers of The Fauquier Democrat Fauquier County ' s Weekly Mev spaper Fine Printing GRAYSON ' S. INCORPORATED WARRENTON, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS TO THE CORPS WEAVER BROS., INC. LUMBER - MILL WORK - BUILDING MATERIALS SINCE 1898 Newport News, Va. Yorktown, Va. Congratulations to the Class of ' 58 from RICHMOND MACHINERY and EQUIPMENT CO. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA ,A I When in Warrenton, Va. don ' t forget to stop at ROBERT E. LEE RESTAURANT Harry Kachapis, Mgr. Complirr,en .s cf CURLES NECK DAIRY Richmond, Virginia -■( 2S9 )? Compliments of FROST DINER By Pass Warrenton, Va. ALWAYS OPEN M- ' The All-Family Drink Compliments of NELSON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY WARRENTON, VA. Canvas Products SINCE 1908 Sunnyside Awning Tent Co. Incorporated ROANOKE, VIRGINIA Compliments of REGINALD E. BROTHERS CO. INCORPORATED BUILDING SUPPLIES Suffolk, Virginia COAST-TO-COAST INSURANCE SERVICE Serving the Tidewater Area Quarter Century AUTO — BURGLARY — LIABILITY COMPENSATION — BONDS HOMEOWNERS — DWELLING — FIRE BOILER — YACHTS HENRY T. KEELING CO. 617-619 Citizens Bank BIdg. NORFOLK. VIRGINIA MAdison 2-6515 HIE. K:ain St. Compliments of SMITH-MOORE BODY COMPANY, Inc. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA lO... Miller Manufacturing Co., Inc. MILLWORK— BOXES— CORRUGATED BOXES J. Clifiord Miller, Jr., ' 28 Lewis N. Miller, ' c2 Tom G. Vi inston, ' 45 Vifilliara A. Barksdale, ' 4:-B Ronald Gault, ' 49-B RICHMOND, VIRGINIA W. M. Noftsinger, ' 49-A HoIIins Road and Kyle Ave. ROANOKE, VIRGINIA I Compliments F. W. WOOL WORTH CO. ROANOKE, VIRGINIA Visit Our Modern Lunch Department and Bakery Compliments of VALLEY ROOFING CORP. ROANOKE, VIRGINIA THE COLLEGE TOWN SHOP Has all men ' s apparel specially styled for College Students. We feature a barracks de- livery service and welcome cadet accounts. Barracks Representative MARV MYERS, ' 59— SAM HORNER, ' 60 Compliments of ROYAL STONE CORPORATION RICHMOND, VIRGINIA , v: ; Compliments of GEORGE BICKERSTAFF and MAC FAIN PETE ' S TAXI AND BUS SERVICE DAY and NIGHT HO 3-3611 RADIO DISPATCHED AN INTERESTED ALUMNUS Compliments of CARTER REAL ESTATE CO. PETERSBURG VIRGINL Compliments of HORSEMAN ' S FLORISTS HAMPTON, VIRGINIA Compliments of HERTZ RENT-A-CAR 120 W. City Hall Ave. NORFOLK, VIRGINIA DICKERSON BUICK CORPORATION Federal Street near Fifth LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA Dial 5-2573 Compliments of MASON-HAGAN, Inc. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA CITIZENS RAPID TRANSIT CO. Safe and Economical Transportation 3400 Victoria Blvd. HAMPTON, VIRGINIA Phone Hampton 3-3344 Compliments of CONNELL MUTUAL INSURANCE AGENCY NORFOLK, VIRGINIA For a Good Deal in Buick Opel Cars See DICK C. WEAVER SON And Save Salesman ' s Commission CULPEPER, VIRGINIA McLEAN PONTIAC CORP. 2323 High Street PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND FIME CLOTHES JOHN NORMAN, Inc. Roanoke, Virginia COIiGRATULATIC JOHNS BROS., INC. STEAMSHIP AGEI. ' TS COAL— WOOD— FUEL OIL NORFOLK, VIRGINIA VINCE THOIAAS, ' 43 BILL THOMAS, ' SO-B ANDREW LEWIS TAVERN 1 4 MILE WEST OF SALEM Famous For Steaks SEA FOODS — SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN VIRGINIA HAM — HOME MADE CAKES AND PIES ROUTES 11 460 PHONE DU 9-7854 AIR CONDITIONED VIRGINIA ' S FAVORITE DEPARTMENT STORES Lexington, Va. WHERE ROANOKE SHOPS WITH CONFIDENCE Mitchell OF ROANOKE Compliments of McLELLAN STORES CO. ROANOKE, VIRGINIA Compliments of BLACK and WHITE LOG CABINS FAIRFIELD, VIRGINIA 24-Hour Food and Motel Service 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 CAVALIER MOTEL U. S. ROUTE 11 FAIRFIELD, VIRGINIA Telephone: RAphine 60-F-4 Superior Courts United Incorporated Owned and Operated by Mr. and Mrs. Bernard B. Kinzie ROCKYDALE QUARRIES CORPORATION Crushed Stone — Agricultural Lime Limestone Sand NOW SERVING ROANOKE S LYNCHBURG J. Ed. Deaver Sons, Inc. FINE MEN ' S CLOTHING Phone HO 3-23 II Lexington, Va. Roanoke Optical Company COMPLETE OPTICAL SERVICE k lOHNSON ' S SHIP PROPELLER REBUILDING STATIC AND DYNAMIC BALANCING P. O. Box 2052 Phone EXport 9-3308 PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF THE LUCK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Richmond, Virginia ivu: BOWERS Wholesale Corporation 1605-1609 Grariby Street NORFOLK 10, VIRGINIA DISTRIBUTORS OF NORGE APPLIANCES BEFORE YOU INVEST SEEK FIRST OUR 30 YEARS INVESTMENT EXPERIENCE CASH SHOAF CO. INVESTMENTS Colonial Bank Bldg. Rcanoke Compliments of CANADA PRODUCE CO. Lynchburg, Virginia For the Best in Drug Store Service Visit PEARSON ' S DRUG STORES 2476 Rivermont Ave. or 4109 Boonesboro Rd. LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA SEE VAUGHAN FOR CHRYSLERS — PLYMOUTHS — IMPERIALS VAUGHAN MOTORS COMPANY, Inc. Lynchburg, Virginia MARION S. BRANCH CO. MAC CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY STEEL PRODUCTS 1703 Campbell Ave. P. O. Bex 596 Fhcne 2-r66 LYNCHBUP.G, VIRGINIA JOHNSON ' S AUTO SERVICE WALTER D. JOHNSON 3503 Campbell Avenue Extended Repairs on All Cars and Trucks LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA VIRGINIAN HOTEL LYNCHBURG, VA. Dining Room Banquet Facilitis 200 FIKEPROOF ROOMS i 2S 5 ESTABLISHED 1881 CHAS. SYER CO. SUGAR BROKERS NORFOLK 14, VA. INVESTMENT CORPORATION OF NORFOLK NORFOLK, VIRGINIA Wire Connections to All Principal Exchan ges COMPLIMENTS OF FRANK THOMAS COMPANY Incorporated THE WHITE UNIFORM HOUSE NORFOLK, VIRGINIA GARLAND ' S FOUR GOOD DRUGSTORES ROANOKE, VIRGINIA FAST SERVICE LAUNDRY CLEANING 687 Brandon Road Across from the Radio Towers DIAL DI 4-1648 ROANOKE, VIRGINIA A FRIEND COMPLIMENTS OF A V. p. I. GRADUATE ' 32 COMPLIMENTS OF THE RICHARDSONS Virginia Beach, Virginia ssan auic THE LANE COMPANY, Inc. ALTAVISTA, VA. Manufacturers of: • LANE BEDROOM SUITES • LANE CEDAR CHESTS • LANE TABLES Congratulations 1958 V. M. 1. Graduates Compliments of TWO ALUMNI Compliments of BURROUGHS RESTAURANTS NORFOLK, VA. 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