Virginia Military Institute - Bomb Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 326 of the 1961 volume:

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I N this 77th Eilition of the Uomb, one of the south ' s okiest college annuals, we have atteniijtcd to recognize more than ever before those individuals and groups which through their achievements have brought crciiil not only to themselves but also to the Institute. vWH • « ' -a dividuals and groups we are beginning to take a closer look at that intangible . . . the Sjjirit of VMI , for it is through the actiuns of olher outstanding men over the last one hundreil and twenty-two years that it has been given growth and meaning. We n]K- that we have inaugurated a new ])olicy for Bomb ' s of the future, because in singling out those in- 175655 )Ni;i. Kennetii Sixn.Aiii I ' iudik Professor uf Mathematics ( (H.ONEI. SaMIEL MoHEHEAD MlLI.NEK Professor of French, Head of Department of Modern Languages In this year of Centennial Celebration, the Class of 1961 wishes to express its gratitude, as well as that of the Corps, for the combiiicil century of service pro- vided the Institute by I wo of its more outstanding faculty members, Colonel Kenneth S. Purdie and Colonel Samuel M. Millner. It is to these two note- worthy sentlenieu tluit the 1961 Bomb is dedicated. Colonel Purdie entered the ' irginia Filitary Institute in 1909 and graduated in the Class of 1912 with a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering. In Wl -lS he was an instructor at Wenlworth Military Academy in Lexington, Mo. Colonel I ' linlie was at VMI as instructor in Mathematics and Post Adjutant from 1913 to 1915. He was commissioned in the V. S. Army in 11)16. While an officer in the Army he was Professor of Military Science and Tactics and Conunandant of Cadets at YMI from January to October, 1919. Colonel Purdie resigned his commission in the V. S. Army in 19 ' 26 and returned to V NII as Assistant Professor of Mathematics. He was on leave of absence on active duty with the V. S. Army in World War II, 1941-45, attaining the grade of Colonel. He rejoined the faculty of VMI in 1945 as Professor of Mathematics. In June, 1958, Colonel Purdie was presented a reso- lution of appreciation from the VMI Athletic Council recognizing his 45 years of service to MI athletics. Colonel Purdie, who played football as a cadet, served for 23 years as a member of the old connnittee on athletics, and from 1951 to 1957 he was chairman of both the faculty committee on athletics and the VMI Athletic Council. Colonel Millner became a cadet at the Virginia Military Institute in September, 1907, and four years later was a distinguished graduate in the Class of 1911, receiving a bachelor ' s degree in electrical engineering. As a cadet he was a private an l a corporal in B Company, an F Company Sergeant, and in his First Class year was a lieutenant in D Company. He was a member of the staffs of The Cadet and The Bomb, a member of his class Ring Committee and of the gym team. After graduation in 1911 he returned to VMI and served as an instructor in French from 1911 to 1914. In 1914, he left VMI for graduate study at the University of Wisconsin, where he studied for two years. He received an M.A. in French in 1916. Returning to VMI, he spent the year 1916-17 as assistant professor of French, leaving the Institute in 1917 to enter the military service of World War I. In September, 1919, he returned once more to VMI and has been a member of the faculty since that time. In 1930, he was named a full professor of French and head of that department. He did further graduate study at the University of Wisconsin during the sum- mer sessions of 1933, 1934, and 1935. In September, 1956, he was promoted from head of the department of French and German to head of the Department of Modern Languages. Tiiis year. Colonel Millner retires after a half century of his life spent at the Institute. INSTITUTE CORPS CLASSES ACTIVITIES ATHLETICS Literary Editor, 1961 Bomb Robert M. Coltrane, Jr. Ccntir TIk ofhiul I liigld and Ltd („ n Mis Marsiiall is sh. Ii s rariric Corps pmtrnit of the Supeiintcnilviit George R. E. Shell. 1 .11(1 Mis. Sliell take the vcvww of tlie Corps hel.l in honor of Mrs. Ceor l.ilkiui with Ca.let John W. H..l,l,s after llie review. THE SUPERINTENDENT lajor General George Ricluiril Kdwiii Shell, veteran of a 29-year JNIarine Corps career, became SuperiiilciiilcnL of the Virginia Military In.stitute on .Inly 1 , 1 1)60, terminating an active an l bright record with the Marines. A native Virginian, General Shell was born October JO, 1908, at Phoebns and in lOST was graduated frotii llie high school at Hampton. He entered the X ' irginia Military Ins titute in Septemlicr, 19 ' -27, and was graduated in 1931 with a bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering. . s a cadet at V.M.I., he held the rank of corporal, color sergeant, and in his First Glass Year he was first lieutenant of A Gfunpaiiy. He was vice-i)resident of his class: a mcmbi ' r of the Honor Court and the General Gonnnittee; president of the ' . [.I. student chapter of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers; and a varsit.y letterman in two intercollegiate sports. He phtycd four yvdvs of football at V.M.I, and was a member of the wrestling team in the unlimited division for two years. On the day of his graduation from V.M.I. , June 11, 1931, Shell was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps. After completing the larine officers basic sc-hool at the Philadelphia Navy Vanl in June, 1932, he served at Quantico and San Diego. In World War II, Shell led the iw Battalion, 10th Marines, during combat on (iuadalcanal, Tarawa, and Saipan, and commanded that unit in New Zeahmd and Hawaii. His promotion to lieutenant colonel came in March, 19-13, and it was as a lieutenant colonel tliat he was awardeil the Legion of Merit with Combat ' tor outstanding service and courageous conduct June 15-16, 1944, on Saipan. He was seriously wounded in action at the landing on Saipan, receiving a direct hit by a mortar shell in the left thigh. He was returned to the United States in July, 1944, and for almost two years was under treatment at the U. S. Naval Hospital at San Diego. Upon his return to duty in 1940, he entered the Naval War College at Newport, R. I., and upon completing the course became an instructor at the college, remaining until May, 1949. From June, 1949, until February, 1!). )1, he served on the Joint Staff of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in Washington. He has subsequently served as Staff Planning Officer in the Policy Branch, Supreme Headquarters, Allied Powers, Europe, as Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, as Chief of Staff, iMarine Corps Schools, and as a member of the Advanced Research Group, Marine Corps Educational Center. His promotion to brigadier general became effeclivc July 1, 19.56, and in April, 1957, he became commanding general of the Recruit Training Connnand at Parris Island, S. C. In August, 1958, he was assigned duty in Washing- ton where he served as Deputy Chief of Staff for Research and Development, larine Corps Headquarters. General Shell returned to Parris Island as depot conmianding general on October 20, 1959, succeeding General David M. Shoiip, who became the 22ud Commandant of the larine Cor])s. In February, 1960, the Virginia Military Institntt ' Hoard of ' isitors announced General Shell ' s selection to the top office at the Institute. The general ended his Marine career on .June 30 and on July 1 bec-tnne the ninth Su])er- intendent of V. M. I. (leneral Shell ' s decorations include the Legion of Merit with Combat V , the Purple Heai-t ; the Presidential Unit Citation; the American Defense Service Medal with Fleet clasp; the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign fedal with three bronze stars; the American Campaign Medal; the World War II Victory Medal; and the National Defense Scrvic. ' Medal. General Shell and his wife, the former . lice Reid Gushing, of Washington, D. C, were nuirried July 22. 1933. Thev have three chiklren. THE PRESTON LIBRARY The library honors Colonel J. T. L. Preston, the first active advocate of establishing a military college on the site of the Lexington Arsenal. General Shell moved the administrative offices from barracks into the left wing this year and presently has liis offices there. His Excellency J. Lixdsay Almond, Ju. Gorentor Common wcnith of Virijinia Commander-in-i ' h icf Corps of Cdild.f THE BOARD OF VISITORS First n,m; Left to Right J. Randolph Tuckc r, .Ir , Rk lini l.MilUF Xeal Riclimund, Giles H Miller,.!. . (ieorgeR E B e , Siiperintendenl , U ' ■ui I iln.iril M lmond, nni!,tun, Ala , Scutt S Hugcr, I c i York Citj . Second Row: Lt. Col. T. Marlowe Harper, Secretary; Edward H. Ould, Roanoke; Maj. Gcii. illiain M. hU Pendleton, Wytheville; Elmon T. Gray, Waverly; Sture G. Ousson, West Point. Sot Pirtiiml: R,,l,ert .V. We.st, Covington; llarrv A. deButt.s, I ' ppervillc; Dr. Woodrow W. WilkcTsoii, Hirli 1; Ma Booth, Riihlnond. •nsiihiil. ( uliieper Maj (nn n„ ' toii Clnrlts Ltwis,Ni« .k,.s, .Ir., I.vn.hljiirg; Edmund Gen. Paul M. Bkigadier General Lloyd J. Davidson Dean of Faculty ADMINISTRATIO Colonel J. Carter II i Colon i:l Authir AT. Lipscomb, Jr. Colonel Flouhnoy H. Bakksdale Business Executive Offucr Dimtur uj Admissluns Executite Officer Lt. CdL, K. V- HllswOHTII l osl Siirucim l.r. CiiL. If, MMii.invio Hakimh Treasurer l!oi)i:i,T V. Jefkhky I ' liblie Rdatwn.s Dinrtor Major Villiam E. ;uavui;ai Purrlia.nng Offieer VND STAFF I.T. (■KNKIiAT, ClIAUI.I- Iv KlI.IloI Siipenntemlnit Kmentiw Mm,,h (.1X1 km, I!i, iiM.i. .1 rM:-iM fnrnu-r Sii pen nUndcnt M l.TdH (ilCNFIlAL WiLLIAM H. MiLTOX, J[f. F inner Si periiiteiulent Colonel Carroll Head, Department of Biology Adjacent to Science Hall, which houses the Biology Department, is the Archeological Museum. It has a Marshall Collection of 50,000 pieces and the Mayor Holstein Collection of 1,000 pieces from Pennsylvania. V. M. I. has the distinction of being the only state institu- tion that has an Indian museum. In addition, the Department of Biologj- maintains one of the four State Herbaria, which at present houses some 1,300 species filed on over 9,000 sheets. These plants are collected, ideiilitled, and mounted in triplicate by the cadets. One recent improvement in the Department, since the advent of General Shell, is that the number of new microscopes has doubletl. DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY THE Biology Department, which oflFers the Bachelor of Arts degree, prepares students for many different ])ro- fessions such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, hospital administration, physical therapy, x-ray technology, and law. Over one half of the students who major in biology at V. M. I. continue their studies in graduate school, with the majority of these going to medical school. While at V. M. I., the cadet is thoroughly grounded in the fundamentals of the biological sciences, and also receives valuable training in the related areas of mathe- matics, chemistry, and physics. Even though the sciences are stressed, adecjuate emphasis is placed on the liberal arts courses so that the student is provided with a broad cultural background which will enable him to take his place in the world with greater assurance. IIistor ' , economics, foreign language, literature, and psychology are among the subjects prescribed. Doc Carroll is shown abov his Second Classmen. revealing the secrets of the Biology world to Snilril: l,irulcii;nil Culenrl l.uiiis H. 1 Iiin.ll.y, ( ' ,.l..,„.| KoIktI I . ( ' ;im.ll, Mnjor ,l,,l,ii II. Hcvvcs, Jr. Stamlltii): Dr. Williaui M. Iliiitmi, Mr. Charles G. Arnukl, Dr. Bn.nili.l,! 1„ Ki.lley. Miijor O.seur W. (iiiptoii, who i.s n inciiihcr of the , V |«. faeiilly (if v Biology Department, i.s [n-cseiitly on leave B for hi.s thirtl year of graduate study al the rnixcrsity of North Carolina. ; X. J. BiiEsc ' iiEN ' I ' Ik- ,S,.r,,lld Clil.ss I tales of Nassau Colonel German- Head, Department of Chcmistrij The Department sponsors a student affiliate chapter of the American Chemical Society which meets throughout the school year. The programs consist of lectures and demonstrations by speakers from industry and from other schools. Students are aflfordetl thorough training in the funda- mentals of chemistry and in the requisite mathematics and physics. Sufficient work in the humanities is com- bined with correlated slud - in science to give the student a balanced ediicalional experience. : L. L. Jackson DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY THE chemistry curriculum is designed to i)re])arc cadets for positions in industry or for gratluate study. Upon graduation, about 20 7 of the graduates continue their study of chemistry, while 80% take positions in industry. Although chemistrj ' is the primary considera- tion, extensive work is done in mathematics, physics, and social studies to obtain a balanced course of study. The Department of Chemistry has kej)! pace with its growing needs by enlarging its facilities. A large lecture room was added in June 1959, complete with equipment for demonstrations and lectures. A course in Instrumental Analysis was first offered in January 1961 as an adilition to the present chemistry courses. Fii l Cli, MiK.|i Uilliaui,..,,, ( ' ,,|„-l;u,.l. Siuli-r, an.l M.H,n„in.,-. xvoiil, seem to be reatly dif giny into tlieir worlc, if we didn ' t linow tliat tlu picture was posed. Seated: Captain Frank B. Walter, Colonel Herbert E. Ritchey, Colonel Leslie German, Colonel dene Wise, Colonel (leorge M. Pi ki:il. Standing: Second Lieutenant Albert ll. Za.v, Lieutenant Robert W. Jenkins, Jr., Lieutenant Edwanl (J. Tiilley, Mr. LeKoy Pike, Second Lieutenant George P. Col)b. Not in Picture: Colonel Charles W. Sn.ait, Mr. Philip T. Miller. Third Classmen don ' t spend all their time making life miserable for the Rats, because many of tlieui find tliat it takes a great deal of time in the laboratories of !Maury-Brooke Hall to keep their privileges. r- •■ mm  ; f ««W 5 B ■ M jC ' Ty Ij! jPN H ' (fi fc__ - C __; WK- ' . . , f ii 1 l g Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton testing machine, a B L plioto- grammetric plotter, nnciear counting eciuipment, and a modern concrete mixer. More stuilenis are enrolled in civil engineering thaTi in any other eurrienluni at . M. I., with the enrollment re- maining steady. Within the past five years, eighty-seven V. ] I. I. civil graduales have entered or graduated from forty-two different graduate schools. At the present time, two of the fifteen members of the staff are enrolled in graduate schools, both as candidates for ' the doctorate degree. The V. M. I. stu lent elia])ter of the American Society of Civil Engineers has received the Certificate of Commen- dation of the American Society of Civil Engineers twenty- three times. Colonel Mohg. n Head, Department of Civil Engincerinij DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING THE civil engineering eurriculnm, which is a])i)r(]ved by the Engineer ' s Council for Professional Development, provides a background of basic sciences, api)lied engineer- ing subjects, and a number of well distributed cultural subjects. Efforts are made to develop and stress those ciualities essential for molding the graduate of this curri- culum into a good citizen as well as a successful engineer. Concentration on fundamentals enables the graduate to enter the business world directly or continue his education in graduate school. The recent facility expansion program includes the accjuisition of new concrete and sanitary engineering laboratories, located in the Engineering Annex. The lab- oratories of the Department are well ecjuipped with modern apparatus. Xew additions include a 200,000 lb. ,,i„-l Mcl)..ri(iiii;h. «lio wms IIk ' inir..rtiiimU- victim ..I this ninl.-r ' ; ice, is shown aboNe lecturing in tlie Soils laboratory to some of tin First Class civil engineers with the assistance of Lt. Fisher. Seuled ..I. n. I M,n 1 1 ( Mini, ( I u, 1 I ,lll M. M rt;:in, .Ir, ' i.I ik-I SmuuicI V. I )..l,yii Standing M.ijui DjmiI M I iiii. Mi|,.iJ 1 rank Ilarlis, LiuuUMuiiit Martiii C. Fislirr, Captnin Jamison, Lieutenant William A. Vaughan, Mr. Benjamin S. Clark. Not in Picture: Colonel James A. McDonough, Lieutenant Colonel Samuel S. tliUe.spie. nsiiii, Captain Donald K. This curi ' iculuiir.s record of .suc-ccssi ' ul i;r;icluatc.s speak.s well for Ihc difficult but tlioroufili iirogrMin wliicii cadct.s imi. ' l coin|)lctc in order to leave V. M. I. willi degrees in civil eiigiiieeriiig. : V. ( ' . Syi)N(ju Kenny Patrick, the President t the V.M.I. Chapter of tlie Amen,;,,, Sn,„-I, of Ciril Engineers, poses with General Anderson in the halls of Xickols Engineering building after a meeting of the Society. CoLONtL JvMISON Head, Department of Electrical Engimcninj The staflF of the Electrical Engineering Department itself is composed of men who, with the exception of instructors, have at least one advanced degree and con- siderable professional experience. Additions are made each year to the basic laboratory equipment of the Department. Rather than purchase costl.y commercial equipment the Department prefers to assemble its own laboratory appara- tus, using the more economical component parts. In this way more useful equipment maj- be bought while, at the same time, experience is gained. Colonel Jamison, head of the Department, feels that the prospective student should have a sincere interest in electrical engineering, and should not allow himself to be drawn into the field for reasons of high salary alone. Thus, due to the stringent ])rograni of training which cadets are subjected to, there are very few distinguished graduates in DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING THE electrical engineering curriculum pniviiles a very broad but basic understanding of the fundamentals of electrical engineering. This curriculum has been revised and, at i resent, the Third Class is following the new pro- gram. While it does not have options in the two major components of electrical engineering, power and electronics, the ciu ' riculum does call for a closer coordination between all courses, with a distribution of work in power and electronics, and the elimination of nnich du])lication. Of the graduating electrical engineers, a large per- centage take graduate courses in connection with their employment, as contrasted with full time graduate work. This graduate work in some cases leads to an advancetl degree while, in other cases, only those courses pertaining t(j the immediate position are pursued. II electric pencil sliarpeiier. Scaled: Lieutoimiit Coloiiol I.eo L. Xicl.ols. Jr., ' nIoTiel .Tohn S. J;iiiii.,.,,, Jr.. Mr. .Man V. K«ei. Standing: Secoml Linitniaiit William . . Klli.il, CiloiuJ Cary S. Tucker. t.lii.s curriculum. TTiiwcvcr, tlic .studi ' iit wIid (liie.s complete this course of .slmly lia.s llic liackiiicniid ami knowledge which will enable liini hi . teji iiihi aii, licld ciinceniiiig electricity and acconi])iish the job, no mailer Imw ditKcult. :H. D. Burton ■Throw the .switch here, and . I,L the lights go out. Colonel Dillard Head, Department of English majors. In view of lliis growth, the Department continues to strengthen its teaching staff and faciHties. All members of this staff haA-c miLsters degrees, a high percentage hold doctor ' s ilcurers, and several are in the process of obtaining the latter. ' J ' lie si .e of the English Department allows each student to have a personal advisor among the faculty members with whom he has frequent consultations con- cerning grades, courses, and future plans after graduation. The Department is in the process of building a strong departmental library and wide facilities, for work in the fine arts. The English Department is the only one which offers a comprehensive examination at the end of the student ' s senior year, and those with good records are urged to take this. The courses otferiMl by tiie English Department are of two basic types: one is the broad, inclusive, survey of a wide field or a long period; the other is an intensive exami- nation of a smaller area, done with a more concentrated DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH THE Department of English aims ]M-imarily at provid- ing a strong basis of humanistic learning in literature, history, foreign languages, and the arts recpiired of civilized society, along with a foundation in the natural and social sciences. A comparatively large number of electi -e courses are offered vith the stipulation that the student take half of them outside of the English Department in orfler to provide him with a wider base of education. An important consideration throughout the student ' s cadetship is given towards a preparation for graduate stud.y in such fields as law, the fine arts, teaching, and literary or i)rofessional writing. The English Department, though it is the youngest of the academic departments, is growing rapidly in enroll- ment and facilities. The number of students graduating with degrees in English increases yearly and many high positions in the Corps of Cadets are held by English thoroughness. They are designed to blend into a wide knowledge of the cultural advance of Western man, with specific stress laid on that of England and America. Extracurricular activities of the Department include sponsorship of visiting lecturers, the R. E. Dixon English Society, cultural tours to special events in the Virginia area, and a summer tour of Europe conducted yearly by some member of the staff of the Department. After four years of study under the guidance of the English Department, the V. ' SI. I. cadet graduates with the assurance that he has been exposed to as thorough an indoctrination in humanistic learning as is available in anj ' other undergraduate institution. The excellence of the instruction received may be seen in the fine record which V. M. I. English major graduates hold in graduate schools all over the United States. : R. R. Evans 1 IImIk Nash Dillard, Lieutenant Colonel Scuird: l.iciilciiaiit ( ' ..li.ii.l . i.iii M lii ' lig, Jr., Colonel Carringtou C. Tutwiln- George L. Kotli, Majur Williiuii I ' . Uycrs. Standing: Mr. William H. Williams, Mr. Robert F. Calhoun, Captain Joseph C. Pearce, Major .lames VV. Pence, Major Thomas B. Gentry, Major William W. Kelly, Mr. Robert R. Ratcliffe, Mr. WiUiam Truesdale. Nut in Picture: Major Robert K. Turner. And indeed there will be time For the i ellow smoke that slides aloin the street. Rnhliiiuj its hark upon the irindoir-iiancs; There will he time, there will he time To pre [Hire a fare to meet t he faces that yon meet; Tliere u-ill he time to murder and create. And time for all the works and dai s of hands That lift and drop a question on your plate; Time for you and time for me. And time yet fu- a hundred indecisions. And for (I hiinilred visions and revisions. Before the taking of a toast and tea. In the room instructors come and go Talking of Michelangelo. M .it The cognoscenti liurn willi a liaril gem-like flai Head, DepartmenI of Ili. lnri The Department hopes to expand this curriciihim in depth in the next few years to inelnde ancient and medieval liistoiy, and in breadth to inehi k ' history of the Far East and possibly Latin America. Recent changes in the history curricidum have included the addition of six hours of economics in place of social psychoh)gy anil i)ublic s])eaking, and the replacement five years ago of R jnian history with Civil War and l e- construction. The V.] r.I. History Department was one of the first American undergraduate departments to oiler geopolitics, which, begun during World War II, has served as a guide for the developnieiil of similar courses in otljer colleges. At preseid, ' .M.I. is one of the few undergraduate schools to offer military history. Three graduates of this dej)artment have studied in foreign countries on Fulbright Scholarships, the only V.M.I. graduates to be awarded grants under this program. Other fine scholarshi])s obtained by recently graduated history majors include a $6,600 National Defense Fellowship for study in foreign aft ' airs at the University of Virginia, and a DuPont Fellowship for study in economics. The history curriculum is designed to provide cadets with a broad and sound preparation for many fields of en- deavor and, in particular, to develop the citizen part of the DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY AND ECONOMICS TuE History Dep. rtment THE History Department, V.JNI.I. ' s second largest degree-granting department, has in the past decade under- gone an extremely rapid expansion and development, so that it now contains about two hundred students from all four classes, or about one-fifth of the present Corps. The History Department has long been an essential part of the V.M.I, academic system, but it was not until relatively recent years, around 1950, that this curriculum obtained the status of a degree-granting department, thus enabling the V.M.I, cadet to major in the field of history. When Colonel John D. P. Fuller, present head of the History Department, came to V.M.I, in 1935, there were only three instructors in history, and this was the case as late as 1948. In contrast, there are now nine men in the History Department and four more in the Department of Economics, which is under the jurisdiction of the History Department. Of the nine instructors in history, six have doctor ' s degrees and the other three have master ' s degrees. The History Department constantly seeks to provide a broader, better curriculum, one designed to best prepare the history major for an immediate career, or for further study in a variety of fields. At present, the history major receives a total of 139 semester hours of instruction, of which 39 hours arc in history or political science and 15 are in economics, often referred to citizen soldier. Yet the curriculum is not so broad that it fails to fit men for particular careers, and the prospective historj major should have a rather definite idea of his occupational goal before enrolling in this course of study. Because of its faculty, its curriculum, and its students, the V.M.I. History Department is considered one of the leading undergraduate le])arti nents in the South. : S. A. Clement The Economics Department The courses offered by the Economics Department, under the auspices of the History Department, are a rel- atively new and growing field of stud.y at V. I.I. This may be seen by the addition of nine more hours of courses since Colonel Morrison ' s return in 1956. Previously, only two semesters of Principles of Erdnomics were offered, but now Comparative Economic S lini-, N ilional Income and Fi- nance, and International Ecoiii.niics are taught. Principles of Economics is a required course for all cadets, regardless of their major, and V.M.I, is one of the few schools in the country that makes such a course mandatory. It is felt that a course such as this, giving the student a broad understanding of the economic system as a whole, is extremely important, for any well informed citizen today should know a good deal about the economic institutions and economic functioning of the society in which he lives. The history and English majors may elect the remaining courses that the Department Seated: Lieutenant ,, I ,,.i,, l l i i , l l ' .i.,Mk,-, .li ., (mI-.n, I .Inlm 1 ). I ' I ' H. Morrison, J,iciiU-naiil ( ..lonri Ki.IktI i ' . Ilnnlrr. Slaiicliiig: Mr. James R. Connor, Mr. James L. Wright, Mr. Brinton P. Thompson, Mr. Hnlicrt . K :iiicl( i ot in Picture: Lieutenant Colonel John G. Barrett, Major B. McCluer Gilliam. oft ' ei ' .s, ami tliu.s ])riiviclc llicriisclvcs willi a goiid fduiidalinii for the busiiR ' .s.s world ov fur graduate .study in hu.sine.ss ailministratioii. Colonel lorrison, who IkjIiLs a I ' ll. I), in eeonoinie.s, and I. .staff of three professors aid the sludent with all the latest ) ailable material, includinii ' hanking and government lieriodicals and survexs in I lie study of eurrent eeonomie ])roblems. Colonel Drunnn, willi a I ' li.D. in history, teaches Principles of Economics along with Colonel Morrison. Ir. Brinton Thompson has been teaching Comparative Economic Systems and plans to take a leave of absence next winter to do work for his Ph.D. Robert Alexander, a lecturer in eco- nomics, is a new addition to the Department this year. For- merly, he was an economic consultant for both private firms and the U. S. Government. The Economies Department is a mendjer of the visiting Thrr,. , n.iTH nl lllstuln M. Mun i ( innk. n..! S , ip i .ill •| ' all li...,iii(.n lh hlthH.H.i ot S( ott shipp H.ill tosohi tlic pm tlie«..rl.l. lecture program and is addin aid from the Letcher Fun l. Separation of the econoi Department into an indepn is being planned for nr l y given toward developnicnl of a dcgr economies in the next few years. intinuousK- to its librarv with curriculum from the History t Department of Economics and consideration is being granting curriculum in V. J. KiTcniE aims of these sections are of necessity somewhat diversi- fied. German and French offer courses of two types. In these studies a course with conversational and hterary content is complemented with another intended to build a scientific vocabulary and a reading knowledge sufficient to aid in research work. The Russian section, through a cooperative program with Washington Lee University ' , attempts to impart basic reading and oral knowledge of this important Slavic tongue in a two-year period. The Spanish faculty is primarily interested in ac- ciuainting the cadet with all the aspects of Iberian cul- ture, both in Europe and Latin America. To implement this, the section makes use of a large amount of oral and laboratorv work. Colonel Millner Head, Department of Modern Languages DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGES THE Modern Language Department at V. I.L, like all other departments, has undergone constant change in recent years. Prior to the second world war, all Third and Fourth Classmen were required to study at the same time at least two years of two languages, as part of tlie unified program for members of those classes. After the war it was decided to allow greater speciali- zation at lower levels in all curricula. As a result, the objectives of the Language Department have shifted somewhat. At the present time, the language faculty, headed by Colonel S. ' SI. Millner, has a complement of eight. Three members have their Ph.D. ' s and four hold master ' s degrees. One member of the Department is currently on leave in Spain, finishing work for his doctorate. Although V.M.I, offers extensive instruction in four languages: French, Russian, German, and Spanish, the The system of sound-booth laboratory instruction used at V.M.I, was pioneered here by members of the Spanish faculty in cooperation with the recording in- dustry, and has become the pattern for similar installa- tions across the country. Innovations are seen for the future in French and German courses, where a change to the open-booth method of classroom work is being contemplated. V.M.I. ' s Language Department, in conjunction with the Institute ' s general program of constant construction and improvement, has continually attempted to better its physical facilities, its staff, and its instructional techniques. This process will continue in the years ahead at an accelerated pace. : W. P. Lang Seafnl: ( , unA AH.tTt I,. LMiuMstcT. C.l.in.-I Snimiel :Sr. : nilii(r, .Tr., Cl.mel Stantnn F. Blmn, ShuifluKj: Mr. Wou.lsuii llarrison, .Ir.. l.inilciKint ( nl.iiicl Ilarnld l„ Siiiipsnii. Lu-uteuant Ccloncl Fred G. Pierry, Mr. I ' rlcr I). Fyl ' JaiLM.ii Mdiiorial Hall Ha.s ik-iliratcl in Ii)l7 ai States go ernmeiit as ccmipuiisatiou for the lauianes do barracks. laull Iron. fnn.K «liali «,n l,v General Huiiler ;in.l la t., Ill,, hi.llluir l,v tlu i 1,1 ni ISdt ui.en tlley lairned ( ' oLOiNEL Byrne Ilniil. Dipurtment of Maihemidii DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS IN this modern world involving such devices as missiles, computors, and satellites, the field of mathematics has reached new peaks of importance. The Mathematics Department, under the direction of Colonel W. E. Byrne, is engaged in helping cadets to prejjare themselves for a future filled with mathematics. History and English majors take one terminal course on fundamentals, while biology majors are taken through beginning calculus. Engineers are offered two and three years of courses. Se ' eral new subjects are being offered to keep pace with the growing emphasis on higher mathematics. Such courses as finite mathematics, statistics, and tlirnrx- of programming are now available to cadets. The Department is well staffed with a total of three doctor ' s degrees and five master ' s degrees being held Iiy eight of the eleven instructors. Two members of the staff are on leave working toward their doctorates at the present time. Realizing the need to keep pace with the work being done in the field of mathematics, the Department would like to acquire all the current German books in the Mathematischen Wirsenschaften and Ergebruish series. It is felt that these books are needed for the development of interested cadets. Tlie field of mathematics is wide open with an un- limited range of opportunities. Because of the tremen- dous demand of governmental and industrial agencies, most graduates are absorbed into these fields. A few, however, choose to meet the demand by teaching. All are more than adequately prepared by the V.M.I. Mathe- matics De])artment to do whatever job they choose. : K. I. Hamner Stated Lifiitenant CcLmel RolxTt E Clark, Ccilmiel Kenneth Purdii ( ..l, nen illHm I- Brviie, ( nl,,n. 1 R..1.. it H Knox, 1 ., ut.ii int ( ' (ilonel illiani (. Saunders Standing Mr Charles W. Mr(.a ock. Jr , Ma|or ,T,,veph E Martni, ( iptani HoI.l.I E Iiiitscli..w, A.lmini! Hernian O. Pansli, C.lonel Thomas I Ed ' j.iT. Lieutenant Colonel Taylor Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING ALTHOUGH it offers no major here at M.I., the lechanieal Engineering Department is of vast importance to all physics and engineering majors. Headed by Colonel Arthur C. Taylor, the Mechanical Engineering Depart- ment instructs civil and electrical engineers in the various phases of drawing and mechanics, while instructing physics majors, as well as civil and electrical engineers, in thermo- dj ' namics. Along with Colonel Taylor, the staff consists of Captain D. C. Brittigan, Ir. Robert B. Beach, Lieute- nant W. A. Elliot, Admiral G. C. Seay, and Mr. W. L. Eoltz. Another instructor, Captain Boyce D. Tate, is currently working on his Master of Science degree at the L niversity of ' irginia and will return next year. Tlie Mechanical Engineering Department realizes that many civil and electrical engineering graduates obtain jobs in the mechanical engineering fields, and because of this they are constantly attempting to imjirove tiieir teaching methods and their physical plant. A General Electric fan dynamometer has just recently been installed for use in studying energy transfer, and $50,000 has been set aside for a new steam lab to be situated in the steam plant behind barracks. Of course, the most noticeable improvement in the Department is the new addition to Nichols Engineering Hall which was completed last year. This new addition houses the offices of the instructors, two fine drawing rooms which are furnished with modern equipment, and three large classrooms. In coming years, the Mechanical Engineering De- partment plans to continue to instruct the students of V.M.I, in the service courses which are so vital in insuring them f)f a wrli-riiun(le l education in any field of engineering. : W. C. GWALTNEY Hill If I EI ( mm Nichols EngiiieeriTm Hall is llir Imhiu ' , tin- :Mi-djaiiicMl KiiuiniTriiii; D.-parlmont Colonel Heflin Head, Department of Physics THE aims of the Physics Department are to give a well-rounded education by including cultural subjects as well as scientific training. The curriculum was designed in 1948 and it is made up of a study of the physical sciences, mathematics, and some of the humanities. Two years of a language, either French or German, have been included to better prepare the student for graduate work. Upon completion of this curriculum, the student is qualified to enter many fields of endeavor which de- pend upon science and mathematics for a background. At present, the physics curriculum is undergoing some changes to enable students to take atomic and nuclear phjsics earlier so that they will be qualified to work a sub-critical assembly at the outset of the student ' s First Class Year. The curriculum is set up so that a student who is qualified may take extra subjects in fields of his choice. The first class to graduate with degrees in physics was the Class of 195 2. Available records show that ap- DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS proximately 40% of the graduates of the physics cur- riculum from 195 ' 2 to 1955 have continued on in graduate work. Many of these men have received their Ph.D. degrees. lany of the graduates of more recent classes are in graduate school or will be as soon as they have completed their military obligation. The faculty of the Physics Department is very highly regarded and capable. Half of the faculty have graduate degrees, and the other permanent members of the faculty are at present in graduate school, or making preparations for graduate work in the near future. The physics building, Mallory Hall, was com])lcte(l in 1952 and consequently, the physical outlay of the Physics Department is very modern. The laboratories are excellently equipped and there are numerous rooms for teaching and study. Each class of physics majors has a reserved study room for members of the respective classes. There is also a modern, well kept, and up-to-date library with several thousand books and periodicals pertaining to scientific fields. New equipment is being constantly added to the Department to keep abreast with present- day technology. ' .} Seuttd C.ilcjialR C e.n er, Colom-1 S M Heam, ColonelJ B Ne«mii Standing {Jnd Ruu) Captain . John U Tucker, Lieutenant rnlinii 1 D Ra Hughes, Lieutenant P D Mc aiie (3rd Row) Mr. ftilham C. Keens, Mr. ViiUiam B. Goods ( arpentel, ( iptM . li,, it riioinas E C ( ai)tain PliiUp B. Peters, Mr. William J. Toke V.M.I, ha.-: hail a larger percontage of .stiidfiit.s majoring in physics than the general average throughout the country. It also has one of the largest student sections of the Institute of Physics in the I ' nited States. To the physics major is offered a very unicjue, outstanding award — the Stonewall Jackson Memorial Award, which was established in 1957 by the T nited Daughters of the Confederacy. The first standing graduate in pliy- sics is honored with this award each year. The slu lriil enrolling in the jiliysics curriculum has the excellent op])ortunity of getting a well-rounded education, and as a result he can have a wide selection of vocations. Consequently, V.M.I, graduates in physics have succeeded in many varied fields such as research, teaching, engineering, industry, military .service, law, and the ministry. Their succes.sful record speaks for the Department ' s excellence. :E. A. GoRSUCH and D. S. Fielder inv Kern anil trienils ponder o er an experiment in Physics laboratory. Kern, while an outstanding student, is more noted tor his feats on the loothall tield Lt Colonel Chahlks K. Kobbs Prnfe,-,-or of Air Srlciur The Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps is a vital element in the nation ' s atomic age. Through this program, the most select men are graduated into the most strategic positions of air offense and defense. At . .L the Fourth (lassnian selects Air Force K.O.T.C. because he has a desire to fly. lie is soon, however, made aware that the unique position of the Air Force in world affairs reciuires a great number of competent men in non-flying positions. Research, development, weather, operations, and administration are but a few of the highly important positions open to the career man in the Air Force. At ' .M.L, tlie Department of the Air Force has begun the Flight Indoctrination Program for all First Classmen who are cjualified to fly. Tiiis iirograin follows a four week tour of tluty at summer camp where all Air Force R.O.T.C. cadets of the second class are instructed in Air Force operations. During the first two years of Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corp, the cadets are act|uainted with the organization and admission of the Air Force in Vnited States and worhl affairs. During the Second Class Year, the cadets learn more specific operations of Air Force units and follow this instruction with practical application at summer camj). The First Class Year is spent in dealing with problems of world tensions, geopolitics, and international re- lations The mission of the Department of Air Science at V.M.I., therefore, is to instill within its Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corp cadets an overall conception of air power and purpose with as much practical application as possible. As the test of greatness always results in performance. Air Force officers graduated from the V.INI.L program are the standards for measurement. AIR FORCE Sealed: Lt. Colonel Robbs. S anding. Left In Right: T Sergeant Barrett, S Sergeant Ho (luzmaii, T Sergeant Downs, Majoi Kellogg. A ' ()( Pictured: Major Horton. ■d. Captain Nowell, Lt. Colonel Bilyeu, A Fir.st Cla.s.s Childress, Captain l!,-c...!iiiizf:l liy thr Dcp.irlninil ,,{ Ih,. Anny is a Icadrr among mllilar ' cdlloges, I he irgiiiia Mililaiy lii.sl il iilc offers a unic|ue and varioil military ])rog ' ram lo lis sliidciils. All cailcls become potential officers, enrolled in llie Kesrr c Odirer Training- Corps, in their Fourth Class ' ear. {.earning hasie fundamentals of the military during their hrsl car, eadels elect their jjarticular branch of tlu ' Armed Forces al I he lie- giuning of their second .year, Armor, Arlillery, or infanlrx- being offered. During the second and third years, llie -adets enter an intensive study of tlie science and (aclics of tlieii- ])articular branch and attend a sunmier camp of six weeks (hu ' alion at the end of their vSecond Class year. At summer camp, Ihey ])ut to practice the vital information learned in the .M.I. Military- Science Department. The constant high standing of cadets at camp demonstrates the excellence of their instruclion at the Institute. Recognition of over-all excellenci ' m the military is gi -en those cadets who meet the requirements by designating them Distinguished iNIilitary Students. Cadets owning this honor are offered Regular Army commissions. All cadets, h )we ' er, re- ceive Reserve connnissions upon graduation. In keeping with modern military conce]jts, the Militar - Science Department is constantly striving to make realism, in both classroom and field, a steady factor. Proof of this high standard of instruction may be seen in the records that ' .1 I.I. Regular or Reserve ofhcers have maintained through the vears. I.I ( ' ol.oM 1 .II hi M (i ARMY Seated: I.t. Colonel .It ft r- (. Smith Standing: Captain Beeke, Captain Patton. Lt d Lt. Colonel Stewart ,( , plain , Cai.ta .(■apt, no, Ciptun Ble IDENTAL fV.-; Photographic Staff, 1961 Bomb A. L. McCormick H. S. T. Carmichael S. Samuels 4 ' v I . .[ .i«. I 1 1 11 Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Greenwood Smi Commandant of Cadets COMMANDANT Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Greenwood Smith was born October 14, 1921, at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, son of a Regular Army officer. He attended high schools in El Paso, Texas, and Washington, D. C, and was graduated from Staunton Military Academy which he attended one year after graduation from Western High School in Washington. He entered the Virginia Military Listitute in September, 1989, and majored in Civil Engineer- ing. He was a distinguished student academically, and upon graduation in 1!)4. ' !, received the First Jackson-Hopc Medal in ' i il Engiucei ' iiig for the highest scholaslic attainment in that curriculum. In the Cadet Corps he served as a Corporal, First Sergeant, and Cadet Ca])tain, and was winner of the Harry N. Cootes Trophy as the outstanding cadet in the Cavalry R. O. T. C, and the R. O. T. C. Medal for highest proficiency in leadership, military bearing and neatness, and for general excellence in the Corps of Cadets. Commissioned a Second Lieutenant upon completion of the Officer Candidate School in January, 1944, he joined the 124tli Cavalry Regiment (Special) and served in Burma in 1944-45, and later in the China Theater (1945-46). He was commissioned a Regular Army Officer in 1946. Having commanded several units and served as a staff officer for the ( ' ontinental Army Com- mand and in Korea, Colonel Smith returned to V. I. I. in July of 1960 to become Commandant of Cadets and Professor of Military Science and Tactics. Colonel Smith ' s decorations include the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Bronze Star Medal with V device and Oak Leaf Cluster, the Purple Heart, Breast Order of Hun Ilui (Republic of China), Asiatic-Pacific Theater ribbon with three campaign stars, the American Tlieater ribbon. World War II Victory ledal, the National Defense ledal, and the Army Connuendation Medal. Colonel Smith is married to the former Miss Jane Holland of Newton Centre, Massachusetts. They have four children. THE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Lt. Coloxel Samuel S. (Jille imk Deputy Commandant of Cadets ( pi i Si Assistant Com mandaiit oj C adds THE TACTICAL STAFF Sealed: Lieutenant Colonel Smith. First Row, Left tnliight Lieutenant ColoiieU.illespie, Ciptain Kn.ipp, ( ' ipt im Btike ( ipl un Blci kc i, ( ipt nii I..linsl..n Second Roic, Left to Right: Major Kdh , Li.ntuunt .ni!,li ni, ( .ipl iin Pitloii, Capt.ini (_,u ni,iii, Lnutin.uil I i li, r, ( .i|.l.iiii Simpson, Capta Stevenson, Captain Harrib REGIMENTAL COMMANDER LEE DOUGLAS BADGETT Rhodes Scholar REGIMENTAL STAFF J. W. lluhl,,-, Hei imcnfal Sfrgeanf-Majn R. I). Tyson Color Sergeant J, MrWaiif Itfijlmcidal Oin-ralioiix Siri niiil M. C. Williams Color Sergeant E. H. Stricklor Ileijimcnltil Sup ih Sergeant K. 1). Xortlin.p Color Sergeant i ■ v 1 V. I.. W llord 1st Lt., S-1 !•:. K. -McDnnnnld 1st Lt., S-J .Tero M fixers Captain, First Battalion Commander FIRST BATTALION STAFF J. W. Cummings Operations Sergeant APPOINTMENTS IN REGIMENT OF CADETS 1. All appoilltliR-ilts ui; (illk-c-ls aii l i-.oininlssH 2. The following appointments in the Ur;;inifnt shown, are announced: 1 Badgett, L. D., Regimeidal Commaiulrr i Mvers, J. M., Commander, First Hatlalloii 3 Keoch, W. H., Commander. Slerond liuUalinn i Ilnslani. .1. B., Ill, Regimental Adjutant iS-l) 3 Woller, 1). M.. Commander, Comjnini K (1 V,„ rlHn. J. H.. Commander. Companii F 7 Miller, .1. !)., Commander. Companii 11 1 oil ' .■id. Is, ■ir , IIh- li ' 1 n ninil ,,r ( ' s,l;iy, U.l l.lr s Int.- 1 III Id, I() HI- (_ Ai)h T C AITAIN S 11 1(1 11 1 l:i llnski li;,llr i;,.sp; Sp,-n. llarl.; Tavl. ■ir.Ti n-l;,li IS, V. 1)„ III. He.ilmenlal (.S- ,) , H- ( ' ,, .Ir., Ileiiimenlnl (.S ' -.ii ,s, W. 1... C.mmalldrr. Companii A ■r. {. V., Commander. Ite.iimenlal Hand ,h, I). W, Cammaader. Cnmpaa,! C ; A, li„ Commander, Companii I) 1 Wilkinson, D. M., Jr., Companii II ■■2 Stokes, W. O., Company E a Kot. M. R., Company F 4 LeFon, C. A., Companii D 5 Grazulis, L. A., S-J,, Seeond llallalioa 6 Fox, E. F., Jr., Companii A 7 Mtdlainiald, E. R., Jr., S-3, Fir. ' .-t Hatlali. TO HI ' . ( ' .U)I;T 1-IRST LlEl ' TEXAXTS .S B.dlanl, 1). E., .S ' -J First llaltalani !) Ril-hanis, (1. T.. .S ' .;, Seeond l!allul„ill 111 Whilrhonse, R. W.. III. S-.l. Seenad ISattali, 11 Willialiisoi,. R, V , Heipmnilat. land i CopcL-UHl, l{ I-., fomiHUiii ( ' l;i Woodionl, W. 1... S-l. First ISattalion 1 Redd, W. A., F i Needham, J. S., B 3 Wells, I. B., Ill, E 4 Berger, J. R., Band 5 Walz, C, A 6 Jliller, J. Craton, II, D 7 Hartford, J. L., C 1 CinWu. E., .Ir.. B -. ' Reed. E. W., E T(l HI ' , ( ' . l)l r SECOND LIEETENANTS S Nirliiilas, I)., ; 1.5 Fulglium, S. B., B !l Cluislie, I,. (I , .Ir,, C Hi Gronan, G. F., C 111 HIss.ll, X. M., Hand 17 Phillips, S. C, Hand 11 PuHell, W. E., .1 IS Callander, R. I)., .1 1-2 Miner, J. A., Jr., D lit WigKnis, J. O., Jr., D 13 Thomas, D. M., E ill McCorinick, A. L., HI, E 14 Kramer, G. P., ■■ ' 21 Bryant, W. M., Ill, F TO BE CADET RE(iIMEXTAL SERGEAXT MA.IiiH Hnl.lis, J. W. TO HE I!. TTAIdOX SERCiEAXT : IA.TORS 1 Murphree, T. W. - ' l.r« TO HE CADET FIRST SERCiEAXTS 3 Cn.H.ler, C, C,, Jr., Hand .5 Mernev, F. D., C 4 Davis, R. P., Jr., ) U Kane, V. D., A TO BE REiaMEXTAI, OPERATIOXS SERGEAXT MeWane, .1. W. TO HE RECIMEXTAI, SUPPLY SERGEAXT Striekler. 1). R. •2-2 I ' ' ridley, W. T,., Jr., C -a Martin, L. D., Jr., .1 -II Shuija, L. J., D ' 2,5 Weeile, R. D., £ ■2(i Buriueister, K. 1). H., F ' 27 Roberts, L. P., ; 1 Cnmmin 1 Tys.: TO BE RECilMEXTAL OPERATIOXS SERGEANTS J. W., First Battalion i ScuUey, J. R., Seeond Hattain 1 Goldsmitli, J. M., Jr., ' 2 Ridgley, G. C, Jr., H 1 Merrev, E. 1)., Jr., C ■2 Peav, J. H. B., III. D 3 Hamner, R. M., F 4 Lambert, R. W., E 5 Sweeney, T. W., . fi Williams, T. H., B 7 Spivev, D. A., B 8 Henriksen, T. H., C 9 Bradbury, R. S., Band 10 White, V. C, Jr., A 11 Gates, D. L., Z) 1-2 Hiller, J. W., E 13 Smith, J. Alfred, F 14 LeMay R. D., Jr., B 15 Harris, W. D., C 1 Lineweaver, R. X.. Ill, E ' 2 Harkness, C. L., A 3 Brunei, P. E., F 4 Jennings, L. R., B 5 Atkins, G. M., Jr., Band 6 Wrav, W. E., Jr., D 7 Frasche, R. M., C 8 Watson, C.H., B 9 Stocks, R. B., C 1(1 ilathews, R. C, Band 11 Tliomas, D. R., Ill, A 1-2 Fuscaldo, L. K., D 13 Strauss, R. E., Jr., E 14 Cowardin, W. C, Jr., F 15 Rugh, K. A., Jr., B 16 Way, D. E., C 17 Warring, J. M., Band 18 Baldwin, R. R., A 19 Mills, J. A., Ill, D ' 20 Craighill, R. S., Jr., E TO HE Ri;(;iMi;XTAL COLOR SERGEAXTS 1, R. D. -2 William,s, M. C, III 3 Xcrlli TO HE CADET SI ' PPLY SERGEAXTS 3 Lli.vd, C. . ., C 5 Yearout, R. D., E 4 Wils-.n, L. B., .(r., D (i Rogan, J. P , ' Hand A Ir , ' T( Hi Matthews, S, H 17 Mareehal. C. D IK Mnrrav, il. K., m Wniiard, J. w,, ■: 211 Miller, R. A.. ■ ' ' 21 Porter, M. D., . ' ' 2 ' 2 .laekson, E. I,. C ' 23 DeLuca. D. P.. Hand ' 24 Jordan, C. M. Jr. .1 ' 25 Hogue, J. W., 111. ) ' 2(i Mason, B. 1)., . ' ' 27 Eger, J. M., Z ' ' 2S Goodvear, J. R., , ' ' 29 (iorbea, R., C 30 Deil.ler, E. H., Jr., Hand BE C.VDET SERGEAXTS 31 Seiliim, B. G., .4 :)2 Coniiell, B. A., D :V.i Hiernian, J. W., •, ' 34 Jclmson, K. F., F 3.5 Ve;lkleV, J. L.. . ' 3(; Rl.hanis. J. C. C 37 Ronell. J. O.. Jr., Hand 35 Trvnl.ani, J. E,. IIL -1 . ' t!l Maoee, D. A., D HI W,.o,l, J. M., Jr.. E 11 . rev. D. L., Jr., F 1 ' 2 Xes ' ter, B. J., K 43 Inteseo, C. J., C 44 Hvlton, W. H., Ill, Band t.5 R .lji ' rts, J. F., .4 Bnesehen, A. J., . ' « . HI Gnrsueh, E. A., D 47 Bloik. K. S., Jr., E 4S Cnrtis, A. M., •■ 49 Clement, S. A., -Ir., h 5(1 Price, J. W., .Ir., C 51 Ross, P. B., A 5 ' 2 Howe, E. G., D 53 Beckner, D. W., E 54 Meier, T. R., F 55 Wilson, E. K., B 56 Burns, G M., C 57 Diinkley, J. R., Jr., .■ 58 Rcitz, R. A., D 59 Vest, J. A., E 60 Pcrrin, W. C, II, F TO HE C.VDET CORPORALS ' 21 Birdsoni;. W. II.. III. ■ ' 2 ' 2 Hancock, L. A., ; ' 23 Rountrce, T. E,, C ' 24 James, L. T., .Ir., Hand ' 13 Ricthmiller, S., .1 ' 26 Bennett, J. C, D ' 27 Butler. II. X., Jr., E ' 28 Scott, S. B., Jr., F •29 Gross, (i. L.. ; 30 Rcid, J. F., C 31 Kahle, G F . Jr., Hand 3 ' 2 Xu.ssev, R. T,. .1 33 Plianp. . A.. Jr.. P 34 Skinn,..d. X. A,. .Ir,. E 35 Macrae. J- II-. ' 3(i White. J, .1,, ; 37 Ellis, G, K., J,-,, C 3S Gootec, I), A,, Hand 39 Bunting, J., III. .1 40 Blackwell, H. L., Jr., 1 II. Leave of Absence: Leave of absence until 4 p. in. l-i register at the Jackson Memorial Hall ] rior to I hat I III. Relief From Duty: The Class of 1960 is hereby 41 Taft, J. M., E 4 ' 2 Allison, . . F., Jr . • ' 43 Jordan, K, M . H 44 Pendleh.n, W. X.. C 45 Bevins, L. V., Band 46 McWane, F. W.. Ill, .1 47 Fvai. E. J., D 4S H ' arris. J. P., Ill, £ 4!l Crisp, W. (... F 5(1 P..in.lexter, .(. D., H 51 Ippohto, P. J.. C 5 ' 2 Olsen, T. C,, Hand 53 W.lls. W. . ,, -1 54 Bnrl.ank, T, . -, D .55 Anaslas, J, M.. E 56 Storm, . I, II , ■ 57 Bell, W, A , Jr , ; 55 Ilinkle, C, V, Jr,, C 59 Cnrlcv, X, .1,, Hand 60 Miller, J. ClilVi.r.l, 111, .1 I is herebv ' ranted all cadets. Ca.lets (il Gr -en, E. K.. U (i ' 2 Chilcotc, T. C, E 63 Renand, T. J., F 64 Rcvnolds, H I., B 65 0 len. P. R., C (ili Cn-.ter. W. W.. .4 67 Seclt. V. W., D (is Sp,.. anl. R. L., E (ill Rnue, 1), S., F 711 4 ' ll,,l„p P. R., Jr., I 71 Oi;le bv. D. B.. C 7 ' 2 Lacv. .1. J., Jr., .4 73 Cah ' lwell, M. L., .Jr., D 74 Liberti, J. C, E 75 .Tones, H. T., Ill, F 76 ModarcUi, R. O., B 77 Hubar.l, T. T., Ill, C 78 Stone, J. B., Ill, A 79 Schornick, J. C, Jr., D 80 Armory, C. R., E 81 Fleming, F. G., F etnri fnrlo J, PROVD • OF • HER- FAME • AND • READ TOVINDICATEHERHON BAND R. W. Spencer Cai.Unn Bradbiirv , H. S. Delilca. D. P. Dicblcr. E. H. Hylton, W. H. Matthews Mo , J. F. Matthews. R. C. ,T. C. Kellv, Lvnch. B. P. icDoKell. C. S. Mvruski. A. Orndorff, P. B. Phlcgar, J T. Suiter, R. N. Schall, R. r. Shoemaker, G. M. 1st Class Privates Steadman, .1. B Bella. D, A. Curtis. T. W. Ferebee, D. S. 2nd t LASS Gouch. G. R. Cos. J. D. Gouldthorpe. H. F. Colan, A. R. Hala. W. W. Davis, J. E. Hanlein, R. J. Dean. J. W. Harmon. T. E. Havdon. M. L Hurlev. R. S. Henning. S. E. Gilmore. G. B. Lapp. C. M. Layne. T. N. Michaels, J. A. Pettit. L. 0. Potts. W. B. Prince. N. B. Seybold, C. C. Sheldon, R. C. Speuce, J. W. Sykes. G. F. Walker. W. F. 3rd Class Pi Blood. G. H. Brown, J. H. Clarke. F. 0. Delk. G. M. Grimsley. T. E. Lacy. M. J. Lanahan. G. W. Marchant. R. D, Oele. D. J. O ' Hern. W. L, EVERY•TIME•QF• DEEPEST PERIL OR •DEFEND- HER- RIC HTS- - - £ ' i ' ShcphiTd, W. F. Hawkins. C. W. Wilson. K. S. Hopkins, E. C. Jablonka, M.. Jr. Kaliski, D. N. Kelly. J. H. 4th Class Privates LeRoy. P. H. Abcniathv, T. R. Mitchko. G. P. Atkinson, ' R. Monteomerv. .J. E Bell, I), (1. Neelv: R. A. BIcv, P. B. Kivem,.nte. J. M. Buettnor. W. S, Sebesnian. F. C. rraivford.,1. B. Su-rba. R. H. Dewev. R. M. .Stoke. . I. A. Drumhrllt-r, B. II. Thomas. J. M. Epiev, D. R. Travis. J- G. Frosch. J. F. Tnrn..r. ,1. J. Gavlish, R, I.. Wil.b, R. r. Greebv. G. T. Wilder, F. B Harris. S. R. Williamson. W.C. Wneht. C. C. C. C CnnMl. Ut Sgt. SPECIMENS- OF- qmilM- SOLPIEIJ PROVD OF HER FAME AND REAC •TO•: INDIQATE F R- HON xjL V. L Respess Captain Duiikle.v, J. R. Jordan. G. M. Kane. V. D. Marcchal, C. D. Popp. D. M. Quirk, G. L. Ross. P. B. Selling, B. G. White. W. C. CORPOBAI.1 Bunting, J. Cox, J.M. Custer, W. W. ess. C. L. ne. F. W. Miller, J. . Miller. J. C. Stone, J. B. Tatum, H. F. Thomas. D. R. Tro. ler. E. C. Wells. W. A. Harkn MeWa Coen. J. F. Crow, S. .1. Curlee, H. L. Dudley. F. E. Gibbincs. W. R. Holloivell, M. E. HudEins, H. B. Kleinbr Kur.sti Lindqi . L. . P. S. n. . , H.B. (llev. F. E. I ' uettc. M. W. Kunion. M. O. Schmidt, W. E. Semans, F. M. Tro.xler. P. D. Tyler. R. B. Wilson, J. J. Blanton. M. Candler, J. X. Caples. M, L. Moss, C. E. Muirheid. C. O ' Connor. N. A. (VHarrow. R. E. Roberts, J. F, Stov, R, E. Tho , C. R. . E. 3rd Cuss Pi Baldwin, R. R. Balog, G. G. Bennett. C. D. Bvrd. R. L. Clark. R. L. Craddock, J. R. Doar. H. E. Griffin, J, A. ,D, F. Ha) . F. C. Hertv, T. H. Kennedy. F, E. Key. .I. ' S. Kiesau, K, F. Kieine, W. J. Knowtes, W. J. McMah ' on. J. V. 4th Class Privates .Allen. T, G. Batchelder, W, T. ieks, U, Bogle, J. W. L. D. Martin Snd Li. MTACHED TO THEIR- NATIVE • STATE N EVERY TIME QF • DEEPEST PERIL OR pr: Booten. J. M. Clarke. R. W. Cole. C. T. Crittsinger. C. A C ' ronin. H. J. Davis. J. C. Davis. T. V. Dyke, W. Elder, W. H. Flesh.iod, L. H. C.aetje. F. ( ' . Gardner, B. li. Hamiier, J. K. Heiis..n, T. W. Honahach. E. A Manlev, J. H. Mathav. J. V. Mazik, P. D. McKee. D. L. Nickel. R. . . O ' Hara. R. G. Rathbone. J. B. Rimm, W. R. Salvat. A. H. Scott, E. A. Sebrell, T. E. Shumate, C. L. Stickles, D. F. Th..r , W. L. , J. S. V. I). K t.sl S,il. .1. M. C.il.lsiiiill .Sh,,,, v S,,I. C: SPECIMENS OF CITIZEN SOLDIERS : PROyO OF HER FAME AND READY • • TO VINDICATE HER- HONC JT- B Goodvear, J. R. LeMay. R. D. Nestcr, B. J. Porto. iM. D. Spivev. D. A. Weak ' lev. J. L. Williams. T. H. Wilson. E. K. Gross. 0. L. Hancock. L. k. .lenuings.L. R. Jordan. K. M. Modarelli. R. 0. Poindexter, J. D Reynolds. H. I. Hugh. K. A. Bickford. J. V. Boleski. S. Chamberlain, k. L Ederle, K. G. Gilbert. R. M. Goldman, P. J. Jenkins. P. W. Johnston. P. J, Jones. T. L. Kern. D. F. Kres.sereer. F. K. Kvsar. E. J, Leunon. D. L. Mahonev. J. P. Moore, J. K. Pavne. G. M. I ' hiliips. G. G. liutledse. W. T. Stone. R. R. Templeton, K, S. VanOrden,G. M, Von Hellens. i Wilkinson. D. M. D. H. (Iravbill. M. H. Gnslin. A. N. HudKins. R. M. Jarvis. R. C. Jultou. M.G. Riser. R. D. Lackey. W. M. MePorniiek. W. C Moth. M. V. Pauska. (-. G. Prall. J. I). Robinson. I). H. Whit 3rd Class Privates Campbell. C. P. Dellapenta. J. W. Dibbs. D. M. Elliott. L. R. Goodwin. H. H. Gregory. R. G. Jones, W. 0. Kemple, G. J, McMakin, U. D. Parks, J. L. Patneskv, E. J. Patton, J. D. Pennington. R. A. Peckham. C. 0. Perkins. D. E. Flagman, C. W. Redd, H. C. Scott, A, R. Shafer, R. M. Smith. T. W. Steigelman, T, F. Thompson, H, L, Tharrington, J. C. Turner. K. V. Vaughan, P. M. Warren, R. D. Wick. P. L. 4th Cl Atkins. J. N. Benedict, C. T. . D. K. Black. W. L. Carney. D. F. S. B. Fulghum •2nd Lt. NEVERY TIME OF DEEPEST PERIL OR DEFEND HER RIGHTS « END HER RIGHTS ' i iii r ' PRESSv S fFi. ' -zU. %-r 4 f-«iL- ' % Davis, W. G. McMiUian, G. W Davis. W. M. McQueen. J. D. Dice, K. E. Mendel. W. V. Duryea, W. S. Mitehell. .1. T. Fiorini. A. E. Munera. A. Forshaw, H. A. Nock. R.S. Franke. W. K. Odom, E. B. Gaffiiev. W, B. O ' Ferrall. M. T. Ocih. L. H. Kariient. J. Q. Goff. I,, H. Shuniaker, J. C. Grul.l). W. F. Smith. L. E. Hill.T. M. S|,n.use, C. T. HIms. K. L. Walker. B. K. Hunter. R. T. Warren, G. W. Knoke. P. D, White. L. M. Knowles. R. G. Williams. R. W. MacDonald. C. P. Hanna. H. M. Marehant. J. Q. Hvlton. B. G. Marshall. J. D Sullivan. W. E, K, Ch risen ■ w ( ' .. ( ' . Hid lc .s„Pi,i,, s,,i 1,. 1 ' linliiTN PROYD OF HER FAME ANDREAD i|3| jj™ Sb s ,-  , - 4«! TO VINDICATE HER- HONC I a i A I E S I . I 1 I i J WM I ■■I c D. V. Hiirl.adi Captain Inters Jarks( Sergeants Burns, G. M. Gorbea, R. Harris. W. D. ,T. H. ,C.J. 1, L. L. Price, J. W. Richards, J. C, ' andeventer, J. H. Corporals Davis, J. R. Frasche, R. M. Hinlile, C. V. Hubard, T. T. Ippolito. P, J. Ouden, P, R, Oglcsby. D. B. Pendleton, W. X. Reid, J. F. Roundtree, T E Stocks. R B Wav, D. E. Andrews, H, W. .■ njier, L. ,1. Barg. J. A. Baritcr, A, S. Coltraiic. H. M. Cook, L, M. Eddy, G. L. Eubank, G. T. Fane. D. R. Fout. W. S. Hartr.ird,.!. L. McNen.ar. H. R. Oliver, J. L. Shaw. A. C. Sunly, A. T. IJandv. T. R. Bartlett, R. B. Bryant, W. ( ' . Burnett. G,C. Cobb. H. E. Collins. L. D. Cuoley. T. C. Kddir , A. W. .1. Mangino, A. H. Mitchell. G. .S. McQuaid..!. B. I ' oivcrs. P. B. Preston.,!. B. lihodi-s. H. P. Robertson. M. M. Shirley, F. W. - -■ R. F. Stepnowski. J. J. •. J. C Cloe. .1. H. Crowley. D. W. Drake.F. D. Earle, R. A. Godfrey, M. A. Hoover ' . W. M. Kohlwes, S. W. McCraney, D, K. Paltei Tis! . I.H. Inderhill. W. 1 Vogler, D. L. Walker. D, L, Weddington, C 4th Cl.ass Pni Baile, J. M. Battc. R. B. Baxter, G. M. Briggs, A. II. L. Fridley 2nd Lt. NEVERYTIME OF DEEPEST PERIL OR DEFEND HER RIGHTS - ' .•:3- iJ Budd, ( ' . Meader. H. H Chebatoris. R. M. Miles. H. F. Ohompaisol. A. Murphv. M. K Colyer. A. J. Parker. F. M. Cox, V. A._ Paxloii. A. (1. Crenshaw. T. T. Peters. H 1., Crone. W. H. Hal rl. (1. M DcForrest, D. J. Head. H. P. Eaeer. D. W. Heed. 1). T. Karlcv. .T. P. Robinson. .1. K. Field: F. ( ' . Roeers. H. D, FuL-ate. H W. Seauer. K. M. Halev..!, F, Sinipkins. H. G Harkrader. .1. C. Staneo. M. R. Hnv. E. C. Steele, J. D. .lurdan. H. F. Suiter, C. G ■lordan, S. I ' . Taylor, J. V. Kohlhoss. XFL Trossbarh, J. M Madison. A 1,. Webb. D. D. MiCraw. 1). H Winfree. R. E. F. n. Morrcv P -JI l.sl Ll b «J| ( ' . A. Ll,.v,l ZLA. Supphj S,,l. mM L. J. Anjier t o 3nd Lt. tfrvH J o il T. Kiiluirds 1st Lt., S-1 William n. Kcvch Captain, Semml llattalinn CnnimamU: SECOND BATTALION STAFF L. A. Crazulis 1st Li., S-1 ■I. R. Sculley Operations Sergeant APPOINTMENTS IN REGIMENT OF CADETS All :,,,|„„„t„K. Is .1 ' illir, rs a 1 , II II- ' . IIMIMSS Tl„. f,.ll.,ui„K .sli.iwri nrr Miiri IPI .,., true : Is i ll,,. HcfjiiixMil HailKoK, L. 1). ; ! ' ' Nl-lltl IC„ mmaiidiT MvcTs, .1. M.. ' «; 1 11,1, ■ , fi si ll,iU„l,ni, Kicch, W. II., Co nn ,111,1, r. S, ■imd llidhdioii Ilasl.-i].!, J. I!., HI h eijim ■iittd Adjiilaiif {S-D Milk-r, .1. 1).. ( am nn mier Cm II,,,,,,, H WVIIor, DM., .Ir. ( tm III ,n,h- r. Co,,, pan, E V,„„ifi„, J. II. ( ' ( ' n,„„t er, ( o„,,.,u,,, F Lflon, C. A. Stokes, ' . ( ). Grazulis, L. A. S, ■01 d Biltlali „, S-i Fox, E. F., .Ir. W ir„nl, w. L.. h. Fir .f I, tlidion. S-t K..t, M. I!. WilliallLsoli, U. ¥. Wliiteliouse, R W ., HI, ,;-o) 1 ISollolion, S-3 Nicholas, D. Hartford, J. L. Burmeister, K. n. H Needham, .T. S Miller, .J. Craton, II Martin, L. D., Jr. Thomas, D. M Bissell, N. M. Anjier, L. J., Jr. Richards. G. T , Second B aital on. S-1 Roberts, L. V., IV Fridley. H. L., Jr. i.f Cad.-ls, ,-llV,li tin- l{,- iinci,l ,,f Cadrts lu-rcl Krldav, 3 Fcl.niarv limi. id Willi n-lali TO UK CADKT CAITAINS K Harhach, I). I!., Commandrr. C,„i,,,„„,i T !) Hoskiiis, V. I)., Ill, H, ' ,iim,-nt,d Sniiply Ollicer (N- 10 Tavlor, A. B., Ill, Co,i,m„n,lfr. Cotnpan, I) n Spencer, R. W., Commander, Band Com ' pan -l Wilkinson, I). M., Jr., Con 13 Copeland, R. L., Jr., B, mandtTy Compan, A ental Operations Djjiee (.ti-3) ro UK CADF r LIKHTENANTS ai Wells, I. B., Ill 2i Miner, ,1. A., Jr. 23 Bergcr, J. R. 24 Redd, W. A. 25 Walz, C. 26 Bickford, J. V., Ill 27 Grogan, G. F. 28 McConniek, A. L., Ill 29 Respess. W. L., Firsl Balttdion, S-.3 30 Shuba, L. J. 31 Kramer, G. P. 32 Callander, R. D. 33 Fulghum, S. B. 34. Christie, L. G., .Jr. 35 Phillips, S. C, Jr. 36 Weede, R. D. 37 Butler, J. W., Jr. 38 Powell. W. E. 39 Everette. P. L., First llatlalion. S-1, 40 Ayers, F. H., Ill TO BF, CADKT REGIMENTAL SERGEANT M. J()R Carlsen, E., .Ir. Hobbs, J. W. Reed, L. W. 1 Wii.s 1 SlricKlcr, E, TO BE CADET FIRST SERtiEANTS 3 Crowder, C. C, .Ir. 5 Murphree, T. W. 4 Davis, R. P., .Jr. (I Sweeney, T. W. TO BE RE(;iMENTAL OPERATIONS SERGEANT McWane, J. W. TO BE REGIMENTAL SUPPLY SERGEANT Ilaraner, R. M. TO BE BATTALION SI ' .RGEANTS MAJOR 1 Mizell, W. K.. Jr. 2 Peay, J. H. B., Ill TO BE BATTALION OPERATIONS SERGEANTS 111, L. B., Jr., First Battalion 2 Williams, T. H., Secui 7 Lloy.l, C. A. R. TO BE REGIMENTAL COLOR SERGEANTS 2 Lambert, R. W. Ridglcv, G. C, Jr. Goldsmith, J. M., Jr. TO BE CADET SUPPLY SERGEANTS 3 Tyson, R. D. 5 Smith, .1. Alfred 4 Gates, D. L. 6 Bradbury, R. S. TO BE CADET SERGEANTS 1 Merrey, F. D. 17 Beckner, 1). W. 32 Magce, D. A. 2 Rogan, J. P. 18 Gorsuch, E. A. 33 DeLuca, D. P. 3 Spivey, D. A. 19 Matthews, S. B. 34 Curtis, A. M. 4 Marechal, C. D. 20 Miller, R. A. 35 Kane, V. D. 5 Dcibler, E. II., Jr. 21 Ross, P. B. ,36 Wilson, E. K., HI 6 Reitz, H. A. 22 LeMay, R. I)., Jr. 37 VanDeveiitcr, J. H 7 Northrop, E. D., .Ir. 23 tlorbea, R. 3S Hiller, J. W. 8 Porter, M. 1). 24 Vest, J. A. 39 Howe, E. (;. 9 Henriksen, T. 11. 23 Banilortli, C. A., Jr. 40 Morris, J. F. 10 Brvant, C. M., Jr. 2(i Michaels, J. A. 41 Perrin, W. C, 11 11 Murray, H. D., Jr. 27 Eger. .1. M. 42 Sciling, B. (;. 12 Scullev, J. R. 28 Popp, I). .M. 43 Weakley, J. L. 13 Williams, M. C, III 29 Cummings, J. W. 44 Robertson, J. M., Jr 14 White, W C, Jr. 30 Cooley, T. C. 45 Bierman, J. W. 15 Goodyear, J. R. 31 Wood, J. M., Jr. 46 Thomas, J. D. 16 Jackson, L. L. TO BE CADET CORPORALS 1 Lineweaver, R. N., Ill 22 Watson, C. II., Ill 42 Wells, W. A. 2 Stocks, R. B. 23 Frasche, R. M. 43 Gross, G. L. 3 Bunting, J., Ill 24 Strauss, R. E., .Ir. 44 Ilubard, T. T., Ill 4 Fu.scaldo, L. K. 25 Scott, W. W. 45 Savage, G. N., Ill 5 Gootee, D. A. 26 Lanahan, G. W. 46 Quinter, P. M. 6 .lordaii, K. M. 27 . mos, J. R. 47 Blood, G. H. 7 Brunei, P. E. 28 Thomas, D. R., Ill 48 Rowe, D. S 8 Rugh, K. A., Jr. 29 Reynolds, H. I. 49 Slone, J. B., Ill 9 Ippolito, P. J. 30 Hinkle, C. V. 511 Modarelli, R. 0., .Jr 10 Chileote, T. C. 31 Anastas, J. M 51 Reid, .1. F. 11 Phaup, A. A., Jr. 32 Burbank, T. A. 52 Liberti, J. C. 12 Atkins, G. M., Jr. 33 Olsen, T. C. 53 Traugott, F. W., Jr. 13 Macrae, J. II. 34 Talbott, C. Y., Jr. 54 O ' Hern, W. L., Jr. U Troxlcr, R. C. 35 Harkncss, C. L. 55 Crisp, W. G. 15 Tlioiniis II. L. 36 Hancock, L. . . 56 Miller, J. Clifford, I 16 Wav, D. E. 37 Oglesby, D. B. 57 Peckham, C. G. 17 Skinrood, N. A., .Jr. 38 Anderson, W. T. 58 Tissot, I. H. IS Fygi, E. J. 39 Molinet, F. E., Jr. .59 Harris, J. P., Ill 19 Bevins, L. V 40 .James, L. T., Jr. 60 Lanier, F. IL, Jr. 20 Cowardin, W. C., Jr. 41 Wagner, J. T. 61 Brown, J. H. Ill 21 McWane, F. W., Ill id lialtalion 3 Richards, J. C. 7 Harris, W. D. 47 Pacine, H. W. 48 Johnson, K. F. 49 Duukley, J. R., .Jr. 50 Severo, O. C, Jr. 51 Shirley. F. W. 52 I.e vis, W. A. 53 West, J. C, .Jr. 54 Jones, R. L. S. 55 Quirk, G. L. 56 Anthony, J. I). 57 Nicholson, W. B., .1 58 Respess, W. H. 59 Bobbitt, J. R., Ill 60 Arey, D. L., Jr. 61 Jordan, C. M., Jr. 62 Storm, J. If. 63 Tatnm, H. F. 64 Thomson. P. I{ , Jr. 65 Walker, M. B , III 66 Holtry, P. W. 67 Oliver, T. T. 68 Sterrett, J. D., Ill 69 Custer, W. W. 70 Jones, W O., Ill 71 Brazce, F. E. 72 Taft, J. M 73 Williams, C. R. 74 McBride, C. F 75 Cox, J. M. 76 Campbell, C. P. 77 Pendleton, W. N. 78 Butler, H. N., Jr. 79 Mills, J. A., HI 80 Cockev, J. S., .Jr. 81 Miller ' , J. A., Jr. PROVDOFHERFAMEANDRE TO- VINDICATE HER- H A. B. Taylor Captai ' n Sergeants Corenhavner, W.L Broun, C. W. Connell, B. A Cranford, J. S. Carter. F. B. Gates D L Drcsoher, C. A. Cartwrisht, C. Gorsuch. li. A. I ' airleiEh, F. R. Clarkson, H. HoKue, J. W. Grav,soii, F. E. Crannis. A. H. Howe, E. G. Hill, I ' . E. Cronk, C. T. Maeee. D. A. Keens, W. C. Elliott, T. N. Murray, H. K. , la.i[iilliaii, G. D Fox, M. 0. Peav, J. H. B. Manliv.C. L. Oilman, R. M. Reita, R. A. Marstnn, 1). H, Houston, ' . T MllllHIL, S. Johnson, J. D. Miller, H. L. Lane, W, P. Corporals Mvatt, P. B. Lisiecki, J. P. Bennett J. V. Pitt, M. H. MuUoek, F. N. Burbank, T. A. Purncr, ,J. A. Nelms, N. D. Caldwell, M. L. Roberts. F, N Pierce. D. E. Fuscaldo, L. K. Rudial.auch, ,1. W. Roberts. J. B. Fygi, E. J. Stoop. H. B. Schaad. J. B. Green, F. K. Szfzaoa. A. M. Shoemakc, li. A Kennedy, F.G. - Tarrall. M. T. Silbilskv, J. A. Mills, J. A. yise. D. G. Speide. ' R. R. Phaup, A. A. Youngblood, R, H. Staley. J. B. Schornick, J. C, Taylor. Jack D. Scott, W. W. Thomas, J. D. Wray, W. E. 2Nn Class PRn ' ATE.s Trusik, P. E. Alfonso. .1. R. West. J. C. 1st Cuss Priv tp Barnforth. C. A. Worrell, D. S. E B, Bell. H. T. Bobbitt. J, R. Bradley. R. D. Balthis. V. M. Barker, J. N. Campbell, P, D. Consolvo, F. E. Ellis, J. F. Evans. R. E. Hertz, H. W. Hickerson, J. L. Hoagland, R, H. Johnston. C. F. Killmon, D, M. Lanier, K. F. Molinet, F. E. Moore, P. W. Nomir, L. P. O ' Connor, J, M. OUver, T, T. Quinter, P. M. Riedineer, T. A. Samuels. W. E. Showalter, R. C. Simpson, M. T. Snyder, T. J. Spence. R. E. Taylor, J. D. Traueott, F. W. Trice, J. B. Ward. R. F. YIN- EVERY- TIME • OF - DEEPEST PERIL OR- OR- DEFEND -HER- RIGHTS- - L- PRE: ■oliix•;: o. 4th Class Priva Alperin, H. Bialc, C. W. Beattv. R. E. Blantoii, W. E. Breadv, J. L. Br..thers. T. S. Bru II, J. T. Cawlev, J. E. Dmllev. K. E. Duncan, P. W. Edwards. J. R. Eline, V. A. Essie. T. R. Faulkner. T. Gammon, C. T. Gerstein. M. E. Heoin, R. E. Helms. J. W. Hov. E. C. Jeter. J. W. M. ' I). eli. I,. W Mr e . W. A. iVillir ns. K, L, Marti a. T. H. Xeese .1. M. Hutun auonda. T Roller s. G. P. Rodie W. T. Rocer , D. T. Rowe. T.C. Rudin iff. J. C. Shiflett. R. E. Thoni on, W. C. Vin.ei t, B. W. Walk, r. C. D. WllatI I ' V. T. L. Wlllla iison. N. K. 1 ' . Da ;, 7 Sfit PFIOVD OF • HER- FAME • AND • REAl HOI J - ' TO VINDICATE HER- F k ■ fl y JHHH bERGEAN Deckner, D. W. Bierman, J. W. Block, K. S. Miller, J. W. Lambert, R. W. Vest, J. A. Wood, J. M. Woolard, J. W. Ycarout, R. D. Corporals Ariastas, J. M. Butler, H. N. Chikote. T. C. lighill, R. S. Ha nd, C. .Savage. G, N. Skinrood. N. A . R. W Taft. J. M. Bell. J. R. Brailhwaite, V. T. Daniels. J. M. Doleman, E. C. Duiicaii. D. K. Eubank, W. B. Everette, P. L. Hill. W. A. Lampshire, B. G. McMurrav.R. M. Rice, K. ( ' . Ridout. T. .Smallwood. S. A. Smith, M. B. E. Smith, R. C, Wash, M. R. Williams, L. E. Winslow, W. R. 2nd Class Priva Armistead, R. . . G. D. Bradshaw, T. D. Browning, F. H. H. Bryant, C. M. Carmichael, H. S. T. Clarke, E. L. Haberline, W. R, Halberstadt, N. Howard. R. M, Howard, T. M. Huddle. R. E. L. Huntsberry, H. Lazaroff, E. N. Lilge. J. M. Lovd, W. H. Ma . D. Merklingcr, A. D. Mowery, J. V. Mitchell, R. T. Pinckard, N. P. Respess, W. H. Robinson, H. B. Samuels, S. Smith, W. W. Sydnor, W. C. Tatterson, W. B. Ward, W. C. Ward, R. B. 3rd Cla! Amory, C. R. Belsha, R. H. Cato, W. R. Clare, P. C. Davis, M. L, Downs, J. U. Elfried, G. C, Gray, J. M. Hartless, R. L, Heath, R. C. Kelly, J. P. Kirby, J. A. Holtry, P. W. Lampley, H. Lovell, W. C. Marlcy, P. B. Mitchell, J. B. Pohl. E. S. Prystaloski, D. F, Reams, K. L. Schwarts, M. J, St. Clair, H. K. Straub, C. E. Strauss, R. E. Viek. W. E. Walton, C. M. Walton, R. S. White, N. K. 4th Class Priva . bercrombie. C, Ayers, D. B. Bevinc, R. F. Bland, R. J. Brittingham. J. . . L. McCormiek 2nd Lt. INEVERYTIME OF DEEPEST PERIL ME- OR DEFEND HER RIGHTS PRE Brown. E. A. McHenry. F. A. Carr, G. K. iMulrooney. M. S Clark, E. T. Nunnallv, C. E. I ' rooks. L. D. Palmer, T. L. Crush, T. E. Porter, S. L. Currin, W, F. Reid, G. F. Dean, R, H. Reynolds, R. N. Desman, N, R. Roach, L. . . Duncan. ¥. H. Rudwell, C. R. Farina. F, L, Rombow, F. D. Fernald. W. W. Santos, R. E, Fisher. R. E. Saunders, M. . . Fuller. H. Sawyer, C. H. Grisss. B. B. A. Scarborough, E. I Hicks. T. M. Schutte, R. ( ' . .lunk. J..I. Sherrard, ,1. H. Keener. D. L. Tornabcnc, W, L. Kiernan. D. H. Trinkle, N. C. Koramanik, R. Tucker, P. E. Learv. J. P. Warren, K. E, Littfejuh . H. S. Weller, M, R. Matkovcik. T. J. L. W. Reed w - 1st Sgt. .-1 TO- VINDICATE HER- HO CQLJ- J. H. Woodfin Captain Arey, D. L. Curtis, A. M. Eger, J. M. Johnson, K. F. Hamner. R. M. Meier, T, R. Miller, R. A. Perrin, W. C. Smith. J. A. Corporals Allison. A. F. Bu-dsone, W. H. Brunei. P. E. Cowardin. W. C. Crisp. W. G. Jones, H. T, Macrae, J. H. Renaud, T. J, Rowe, D. S. Scott, S. B. Storm. J. H. Wagner, J. T. Butler. J. W. Carlton. C. A. Atkins, R. F. Duncan, R. E. Collins, G. J. Boyda, J. R. Durrette, W. B, Cook, W. H. Canepa, W. A. Dyer. H. Easley, D. F. Cockey, J, S. ElUot. D. R. Fielder, D. S. Dcico, W. T. Evans, J. R. Fisher, W. H. Glantz. D. M. Fuller, C. H. (langemi.J. P. Hildebrande, I. P. Garrison, G, H. 11. Gedni, H. J. Hoge, J. B. Harrison, J. L. Glover, C. M. Johnson, J. R, Hartman. R. A. Hardv, H. B. Jordan, J. W. Henning, G. D. Hoehl, W, C. Klobus, W. P. Hollowell, R. H. .Tones, R. L. S. Loop. C. A. King, G. 0. Kavlor. G. R. Marshall, F. L. Mabrv. 0. K. I.eguni. K. P. McBride, C. F. McDonald. J. H. Lowe. C. M. Morris, W. 0. McNamara. W. H. Meier. T. R. Robbins. G, W Modine, K. A. Morrison, P. J. Smith, J, T, Myrick, R. T. Ricketts, W. A. Smith, M, S. Parker, R. H. Ritchie, W. J. Sraither, M. T. Patrick, K. B. Shclburne, K. C. Sterrett, J. D. Phillijis, R. W . anderwerfF, P. M Stockdell, J. D. Polk. R. C. Vaughn, D. W. Talbott. C. Y. Steele. M. A inieratos. E. R. Turpin. R. E. Thompson, P. A. Ward. G. T. Vogel. G. I, Wetsel. L. E. White, G. R. White. J. M. Woodcock. S. E. Willard, R. N. Whiteford. T. W. Ziek. K. F. .3rd Class Privates Yurachek. J. P. 2nd Class Privates Abernathy. C. A. 4th Class Privates Burton. H. D. Amos. J. R. Absher. R. R. W. A. Redd (;. P. Kniiii.r K. n. TI. Bun leister Snd Lt. ' „. ' .■„. , . OR- DEFEND • HER- RIGHTS PRESTON . , , - ' A i 1 i a I I 1 Lj I -■ a I, I f I B fills ' ' ■ ' • Atkinson, R. L. Leve, B. A. Baltaelia, M. R. Livesay, S. G. Blaklev. W. B. L! ' inKston, J. C. Blair. W. H. MacOarthv, R. K. Brunsvold. K. T. Sheiburne, T. P. Butt, R, L. .Smitii, W. 0. Cabell, D. W. Souder, D. E. Carroll. F. W. Spoden, E. G. Carson. D. D. Tavlor, W. C. Cavedo. J. R. Teifair, E, H. Crown, F. J. Titus, C. T. Crump. F. J. Vaustin, G. D. Cusick, P. L. .in . ' cliillinE, L. K. Dorrier, C. E. Warren. ( ' . R. Eider, J. D. Weaver, f. H. Etheridge, R. E. Welsii, W. E. Garber, W. B. W«I,,J. 1 ' , Giles, D, M. Williams. M. L. Gosheil, G. J. Witt.-. -. E. Orine, M. H. WuudrufT H.C. Kleinscliustcr, J. .1 ■ ' ' M ' ■ V. K. Mizfl ' ■ ' I l«t Sijt. .1. P. Rogan S„,,phj Sgi. ak I iiii-iltfiiyfiiniiMiiilniiriiMMii iimi !9tt ffiR BV Class Editor, 1961 Bomb Ashton C. Shaw F! SS! THE CLASS OF 1961 Wyatt Beazley Duuuette, Jk Frcxident Lee Douglass Badcjett Vice-PreMdent Roger Wayne Spencer Uistorkin THE HISTORY OF THE FIRST CLASS EVERY oadot, at ono time iir aiiotlici- (liiriii ' ; ' his four year tfTUire within these txvvy walls, has woinhTed ah)U(l whether the echieatimi received al I lie counlry ' s toughest school has l)een worth the effort he has put forth. He wonders if a VMI diploma is compensation for the confinement he has served, the Hat Line he has survived, the penalty tours he has walked, and the fjeneral ri(;i lity of a most restrictive military system to which he has hcen suhjected. Had he cho sen a civilian college, his life could have revolved about fraternities, automobiles, unlimited weekends, civilian clothes, all-night parties, and a thousand other fringe benefits which characterize the social and educational career of the typical university man. Indeed, if he had attended one of the several I ' nited States service academies, he at least would have been paid to undergo the torturous hardships — a fact often pointed out in barracks bull sessions. Yet, cadets con- tinue to attend ' MI in an ever increasing number, apiflications uudtiply from year to year, and persons .separated from the Institute prior to graduation make every possible effort to gain re-entry. S]jecifically, why have we, the graduating ( ' la.ss of 1961, remained in this exacting hierarchy long enough to be ])resent for the pomp aufl circumstance of our last Finals? Is it true, as we were all told in our Rat Year, that the men leave and the boys stay? Per- haps, but a keener analysis of our conunon situation might indicate a more realistic solution. Regardless of the reasons each of us may have had for initially entering — financial, academic, military, or just a determined VMI father — every member of our class has been exposed to the unique advantages in- herent in the VMI system. Each academic department strives to ground its students in the fundamentals of a eho.sen curriculum instead of forcing him to specialize in one particular area of endeavor (a practice common among many of the larger universities of today). ' MI graduates reflect this knowledge of sound principles in the business, military, and academic worhls. MI students also benefit from the exceptionally lf)w faculty-student ratio which allows each cadet more individual at- tention and instruction. The military svsteiii, a ver. important aspect of our Spartan existence, a lually does more for us than merely build character jjopular opinion to the contrary. In addition to that concrete officer ' s commission which 90 ' V of our graduates receive, intangible rewards such as leadership, dis- cipline, and the abilit.v to handle men are learned by most. Not to be underestimated is the ' MI code of honor, reputedly the most respected, revered, and exacting honor .system of any college in the country. This year ' s Honor Court has attemi)led to ])lace honor on a more in lividual basis rather than to emphasize a list of detailed do ' s and don ' ts, right and wrongs, which each man should memorize ami follow. A cadet need only abstain from lying, cheating, ami stealing and his life during and following ' MI will be greatly enriched. For these rea.sons alone, the ' MI graduate could consider his journey through this pleasant abode well worth the extra effort he must put forth to become an alunnius. The fourth foundation on which ' MI is ba.sed, the class s, slem, is considered by many l(] be as important as the military, academic, or honor as])ccts of this institution. One could dwell on this at great length by ilescribing the Rat Line, the Brother Rat sjiirit, the barracks challcr, and a thousand other elements which com]iiise the everyday life of all cadets, but we know more than enough about this ])hase of VMI life to be borcil with meaningless repeti- tion. What is important to us about this system is our cla.ss. the Class of 19(il. Fntil this, our final year al the Institute, this class had been and had done nothing extraordinary. There was not a thing which distinguished the Class of 1961 from any of the i)assing parade of comrades grouped together for a four year ])eriod by chance alone. We had survived aTi old cor])s Rat Line, run our resur- rections, and paraded through our first Finals. We learned the value and responsibility of stripes as sophomores, wore our class sweaters and Rat rings with great pride, and attended the various dances, parties, and picnics which are so much a part of each cadet ' s standard ])rograni of ilevelopment. We passed through the rose covered Ring Figure arch in Novem- ber of our Second Class ' ear and on to increased responsibilities and duties as our turn to assume the leadership of the Cor])s as a First Class rapidly a|)- proached. On through the final make-overs, which ])re.sented many of our Brother Rats with an armful of .stripes and a heailful of worries, and through summer camp we progressed as thousands had pro- gressed before us until we finally gained a brief respite with time to reflect on our expectations for the com- ing year at the Institute. We knew full well w e were to be confronted by both a new Superintendent and Commandant upon our return, but we felt secure in the knowledge that we had met and conquered all obstacles during the previous three years, and after all, the new administration would certainly spend a year learning the proverbial ropes. We only asked that we be allowed to finish our remaining cadetship with the apjtarent ease and leisui ' c which had been enjoyed by each of the three senioi- classi ' s we had lived with in the pa.st. But this was not to be. In late August, 1960, ever - man in the Corps re- ceivetl a copy of the now famed Memorandum Number Two from the new Superintendent wdiicli (among other declarations), in ett ' ect, dismissed all our l?rother Rats who had been married sometime in their cadetshi]) under the old policv of laissez faire (as long as no one slapped the authorities in the face with the fact that some VMI cadi ' t ha l taken on a de- pendent or two, he had been safe). Late study, which many considere l an absolute necessity- to graduate, was al.so banned by the memorandum. Thus the First Class returned in September with mixed emotions — ready to assume the leadership they righth- deserved, but more than a trifle leary of the restraint under which they might be forced to work. Every organization in barracks was studied and regulated according to the desires of the new regime. The polo and jutlo teams were disbanded, hop privi- leges shortened, demerit sheets lengthened. The (Coniinued on page 68) The First Class Monogram liiistrel was not staged anil, for the first time in many years, the Corps found itself marching back from the mess hall after each meal formation. All cadet publications were now subject to the policies evoked by a board on which the cadets involved were non-voting members. The Corps was enraged and demanded action by the First Class to help relieve in proper fashion, learned that our gripes would be duly considered, and returned to restore order in barracks — a rather risky task. Part of the Institute-Corps pressure was removed each weekend when the Big Red football team recorded victory after victory on the gridiron and wound up the season as Southern Conference Champions for the third time in the four seasons our Brother Rats had competed. Christmas furlough was a welcome relief to us and our situation, and we spent much of our vacation getting viewpoints from the various alumni who we encountered during this two week leave. Upon our return, we found we had little time for anything Top: It will be a long time before we forget tlie long awaited pie of burning our straight pants. Bntiom: Wliorevcr Particular People Congregate. them of the burden under which they labored. There were even serious rumblings about step-offs and letting the Rats out of the Rat Line as a display of protest against the rides set down by the new administration. For the first time in recent VMI history, a senior class was called upon to exert real leadershi]) ability in order to cope with the many problems which existed in every phase of cadet activity. We drew up our lists of grievances, presented them to the Suiwrintendent Just as many classes before us, we found that the Rat Line needed tiie support of the First Class. That is . . . while it lasted. Top: Cadet Captain .Terry Myers and Colonel Smith seem to be solving the problems of the Institute. Bottom: Ashton Shaw and Ashby Taylor performing their official duties for the Institute. One, a private, is Officer of the Guard, and the other, a ( ' aj)taiu, is Section Marcher. Both of these positions are syujbolic of Corps self-government. Cirlifinl other than propariug fur exams and the l resi(h ' ntial Inauguration. We did find time, liowever. inimcdiatel ' after this to demonstrate to the Hats what an old eor])s resurrection was hke in the fiiit, - minnles which we were allotted to acconi[)lish this goal. l?ut morale was still low. We now had lime lo reflect on the previous five months and delve into just W ' hat we had gained and lost since our initial conferences with the administration. Again we came lo the conclusion that we had lost. The gains were few and the losses appeared to he innumerable. We, the First Class, had pacified both the Institute and the Corps with our decision to desist from any ])re- cipitous action until we had had sufficient lini - lo explore every other possibility. We had, by sheer leadership ability (if there really exists such a trail), calmed the Corps and C|uelled the radicals fur a fi c month period, lint we had achieved ver ' lillle in our own eyes. Thus the stage was as did the V.M.I, spc or on the order wliic nine hours; blame il .M.I. experienced a unknown to this Cor drain ])ipes torn, firec suujmoned. The lal incurred the wralli i ( ' (.r|)s alike. The ( ' . did have the presence cadel responsible foi- TIk ' following day, body and made the i Rat Line hail ser -ed i enforced for the remai doubt met with unfa stitute and ahinmi, set. Blame lion spring fever ikesirian who informed the | ress, h shorlencd Spring Furlough by on who or wlial ' ou will, but stcji-off of pro|)ortions previously ps. Light switches were thrown, rackers exploded, and fire engines ler was I he only incident which if llic administration and ( ' adet (lips, during all this commotion, ■ of mind to attempt to locate the ■ I lie calling of the fire engines. March 7, the First Class met as a lear nnaiiiinons decision that the ils purpose and need no longer be iidiT of the year. This decision no (irablc comment from both In- lio iiiusi have surelv felt we were Our lirsl (l;iy nut of lli,- l{:il Lin,... acting as juveniles b the execution of such an act. Perhaps they are right. I ' crlia|)s it is true that after we have dei)arte(l from this iiisl il iition two or three years, we will lia ' e forgollcn all Ihe restrictions (if tliey be such) we have endured during this nine month period, and also feel that we have committed an injustice to all concerned by our seemingly I ' ash behaviour. But let u s remember that the iiositi e action taken by the First if thinking, talking, young men who were I heir problem through else failed diil we resort DuriiiK ' the last tmii m n . devote a gnat ikal nl tunc to - w .k i lopi prowess, wlueli cau only be matched by their Class came only after six iiion and suggesting by groups of earnestly attempting to suKc ])eaceful means. Only when all to any sort of physical action. As we leave the Inslitule, each Brother Rat to some unknown destiny, let us remember the many lessons learned over the last four years. We have set many examples, both good and bad, for those cadets who re- main behind. Precedents which will probably be fol- lowed for years to come were set by the Class of 1961. But our pride and fame as a cla.ss does not end at Limit Gates — ' 61 will be heard from and remembered each time one of her menilH ' rs makes his mark in the world by shouklering the resiionsibility he has learned so well at this Virginia Military Institute. RoGEit Wayne Spencer pr y The presence of two or more iiidividuals in any one place at a given time generally results in some type of problem, be it of trivial or major importance. V.M.I, has over a thousand of these individuals and with the class system as it is, there must be a governing body in the Corps of Cadets to ad- minister proper penalties for those who step out of line. One might call this an administration of internal affairs, but in addition to the internal, one must deal with the external, namely the appearance and reputation of the Corps when away from the Institute itself. The presence of the.se Committees creates a buffer zone between the Corps of Cadets and the Administration to the extent that the Corps itself, rather than the Administration, is allowed to assume the responsibility for its bearing and behavior. Any action taken by the General and Executive Committees is upheld by the Corps and Administration alike, for in .some areas there is no better discipline than self-dis- cipline. : G. F. Grogan Secretary WVATT T). DUEIHKTTE President i { llie (leneriil and Executive Can THE EXECUTIVE AND GENERAL COMMITTEES Seated, Left to Right: Warren Copenhaver, nieiiiher at large; I.ee Badgett, Vi e Pre.sident oF the First Class; Wyatt Durrette, President of the First Class; Jerry Myers, member at large. Standing, Left to Right: Randy Campbell, Vice President of the Second Class; .John Robertson, Historian of the Second Class; John Anthony President of the Scconci Class; John Macrae, Vice President of the Third Class; George Savage, Historian of the Third Class; John . nios, President of the Third Class. A ' (i in Picture: Roger Spencer, Historian .)f the First Class. Since llu- Inslitulr v:is ( ' (. uncled in IS. ' !!), lii)noral)lc l clia icir anil el liical rdudilcl lia r lucri I lie tinvcrninfj ideals of a cadet ' s life. Fnini these rucits lias cdnie what we t(ida - call the V.M.I. Honor Co.le. This Co.le is the heart of V.M.J. It ])erva(les every acti it - of the ' or|)s military, academic, and personnel and presents a rifi ' id standard )y which all cadets must live if they are lo continu ' as niemhei-s of the Cadet Corps. The purjiose of the Honor dile is lo maintain I lii ' hiyli standards traditionally attributed to the .M.I. man i)y seeking to instill in each cadet the desire to conduct himself according to the code of a gentleman, who does not lie, cheat, or steal. Since the Code is based upon personal standards, written rules are kept to a minimum. Each cadet is expected to be able to determine right from wrong, and thus be able to arrive at honorable answers to his (|uestions himself. The Honor Code has been administered and enforced l)y the cadets themselves since its beginning, and it might there- fore be said to belong to the Corps In the broadest sense, however, it belongs to all V.M.I, men everywhere — those who have Iwen cadets, those who are cadets, and most important, those who will be cadets in the future. The Honor Court consists of fourteen members, ten elected from the First Class and four elected from the Second Class. The Court itself elects three officers from the First Class rei)resentatives - a President, a First Vice President, and a Second ' ice President who acts as Pro- secutor. The primary function of the Honor Court is to try violations of the Code and secondarily, to form policies for the application of honorable conduct in specific ca.ses where necessary. : W. T. HiiAITHWAITE . sHBV B. TvVLUK Vrcsi.lnif nf III, ' ll,„i„r Curt HONOR COURT Sealed, Left tn Kn lit: Presidont; Vi liMttl.-Hastai llanl Ilostviiis. Standing, Left lo Kii ht: Ldii Shut); Lazarotf. liuv Wliitetimis,., First Vice I ' lvsiaolit; . shl,v T-.tvhT. Presi,li-nl; Willi: W,,n.llonl. Waltc- RaiMlolpli lla liraitlnvaito. Se.oiiil Vic( r, William Mizell, V.uurm Rear How, Left to Right: Kenneth Ayala, William Keecli, Jerry Myers, William Piiwell. William Resj Taylor, David Thomas, Roy Whiteliouse. Front Roll ' : Lee Badgett, William Braithwaite, Walter Bryant, Klaus Burmeister, General George H. E. Shell, JoTiathan Daniels, Durrette, Howard Dyer, Louis Grazulis, Battle Ilasiam, Willard Hoskins. WHO ' S WHO Twenty first classmen were named this year to represent the Instit ute in the 1960-61 edition of Who ' s Who Among Students in America Universities and College ' s. They are variously divided among the eight major academic departments and represent every facet of cadetship at V.M.I. Selection of cadets named to Who ' s Who is made by a committee of faculty anil staff members who submit their individual nominations and subsequently vote for the top twenty among those nominated. The primary qualifications considered for selection are academic excellence, military distinction, and leader- ship and participation in the various extracurricular activities that make up cadet life. Evidence of the full participation in barracks life of this year ' s top twenty can be found in their individual records : A Rhodes Scholar and regimental commander of the Cadet Corps, the three officers of the First Class and the officers of the Cadet Honor Court, the top stand men in the academic departments, the co-captains of V.M.I. ' s 1960 Conference — winning football team, other representatives from the football team and from the track and baseball teams, the editor of the cadet newspaper and leader of the band, sleeves with stripes and some without. The selection of these men is evidence of the respect accorded them in all their endeavors by the faculty, the staff and the Corps of Cadets. OFFICERS OF THE GUARD ASSOCIATION H. 1-. ( ' rm.EE. I ' rv.siilvnt J. I{. Hkli Vicv P ' ■deuf hvi On onUTiiig V.M.I., tlio CImss (if 1961 aware of an (irganization which was the sn-called tofth of the Kat Lino. When a Rat stepped out of hne in a seemingly insignificant manner, he knew what he was facing. He was facing nol only the correction ' by an upperclassnian, l)nl a penalty which he soon learned was somewhat uncomfortai)le, in fact, so un- comfortahle as to warrant his ilesire not to appear before the O.G.. . again. To [jrevent this action from happening again, he resorted to what is called getting on the stick, and this was the only way some Rats (Fourth Classmen) ever learned that is they learned the hard way. Let us compare the O.C.A. of 1901 to that of 1958. Looking at the first of the year, the Rats who had received O.G.A. tours ran the familiar route of the previous years and caution was taken not to exhaust l)eyond ])hysical limit. or even test tiic physical capability of any Rat. 1ti order lo make sure thai the future officers of LT. S. Army snper iscd the lour coi-rcctly, llu ' tour was moved to llie |)aradc ground in full view of e ' eryone. Xothilig was changed in IIk ' physical aspect (]f I ' lie tour i ' ee|)t that llierc were now no hills to run. In fact, the to ur was even sliorteneil lo make sure no Rats were |ihysically laxcil beyond cndui ' ani-e. All of us knew llial in jirevious years at meetings of the ().(i..V. and the i.( ' . il was not uncommon for the Rat to wait for one and a half hours before being calli ' d in and often, e -en more time was deemed necessary. An order was next published lo have Rats called in promptly with no tielay, or very little delay, as it was felt unnecessary that the Rat should wait. Finally, the tour was eliminated and the O.Ci.A. was permitted to run as a miniature (J.C. This, and the many other things that occuri-ed during the enhre year, was res]ionsilile foi- the ! ' irst Class ' lelting the Kals oul of tlie Ral Line earlv in March. : 11. L. (. ' URLEE Curl.v, Pivsi.lent, .Ta.k IJcll, Ru.ss . ylor, Lee Everett, First Haw, Left to Itii ht: Bill Hala, l)..ii Ivhi-, Cliailev Ntaiilv, Carl Ilirseh. Milie I ' aviu ' , IIal Jim Plilegar, Kenny Riee. Second Rou; Left fn Right: Harbert Alexander. .Jerry iMil.ank. Frank Seinans, Paul Pdwcts, Mickey Runion, Fred Kre Russell Stone, Bill Eubank Third Row. Left tn Ri,,ht: Haley Carri c.n. Paul Hill, B. ii Lynrh, Ken Ayala. Clark B,,nlh, Hill Brounini;. .(i.lniny Butler, Diek Hurl Fniirth Rnu: Left tn It,, lit: Paul ' .Ii.hn ..n, Warren Cnpenliayer, .I..hn Babl,, Diek Sutler, l)n-k Park,-r THE HEALTHFVL AND PLEASANT ABODE OF A CRO.WD OF HONGRA.BLE YOVTHS PRESSING VPTHE Hill- OF- SCIENCE: WITH NOBLE EMVLATiO.N AGPvATIFYINGSPECTACLE: ANHONOR.TOOVR.COVNTP.Y AND OVR STATE : OBJECTS- OF HONEST PPJDE TO THEIR- INSTRVCTOP.S AND FAIR SPECIMENS- OF- CITIZEN SOLDIERS : ATTACHED TO -THEIR- NATIVE- STATE PROVD-OF HER FAME AND READY- IN EVERYTl.ME- OF- DEEPEST PERIL • • -TO VINDICATE HER- Ha OR Q£.DEFEMD HER BiCHTS- RING FIGURE Reprinted from our Ring Figure Magazine What is it about this expensive weekend that we all look forward to? What does this thing Ring Figure really mean? Why is it so important to get that ring late in Xovember of your Second Class Year? Why? — because it has taken two years to be initiated into the com- plex workings and seemingly crazy tradi- tions of a school which has been described by some joker as mass unorganized inefficiency ' , but which has without a doubt the most fanatical and loyal alumni in the world. We all know by now that it takes this long to get the proper perspective of the spirit of the Institute and know inately what such abstract terms as the spu ' it of V.M.I. and Brother Rat actually mean. We spent our Hat and Third Class Years in confusion wondering why we hadn ' t gone to another .school and whv we ' ve sub- Seated, Left to Hiylit: .Vlli Spencer StaJiding, First Row: Doi Taylor, .lim Bickforil SnomI Roir: Pete Rcilii-rts, Dick Parker, Ray Cilliert DrcscluT, Wyatt Durr.-tk-. U.iy Wliltehou.sc, Rof;ci- Wilkinson, Kenny I.ennni, Willard Hoskiiis, . sliby Seated, Left to Right: Honv Tarrall, Allison Drescher, Roy Vhitehouse, Jimmy Ring Standing, First Row: Donny Wise, Floyd Farleigti, John Miller, Battle Haslam, Freddie Ayers Second Row: John Moorcones, Russ Aylor, Willard Hoskins, Ashby Taylor, Donny Wilkinson jeeted ourselves to tremendous, at times, mental and physical strain, and why we ' ve let ourselves be the Scapegoat of the constant struggle between the military and the academic world to give us a thirty-hour day. Thus it .seems as if the final effect of all these adverse conditions has been to make each one of us think for ourselves and to learn our capabilities, instead of turning us into a herd of look-a-likes, and act-a-likes, which is just the con- verse of the obvious conclusion. So with Ring Figure in the middle of our 31 id-summer ' s Night Dream, we have finally been accepted into the cult of understanding and can truly enjoy and take pride in the privilege of wearing a class ring behind which we all know is two years of initiation and one hundred and twenty years of tradition. OiirchisN «;isfi)rtuiiiil.Tinm,uli to n ul ' till- (■ ' (■rps thf tropliv aw:i The V.P.I. Regimental Ban. ,;,r. h 11, 111, in innui.ll p.ira,le ot PreMilent .luliii F Keini ' ,l. L.v |{,i.lnetl i.s shown acrepting on beha nleil I..1 111. I. t niar.hniL ' nnit ui the parade It is I.miik i-hm iiIi-.I I.n (.overnor.I Lindsay Almond, i won h.p lionnis 111 111 IK hill), ' luiids. It shouhl lie iK.ted tli.it onr l.ali.l did not altenii. The Old Guard Tree Memorial Major General Francis H. Smith Superintendent November 11, 1839 to December 31, 1889 ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS Lek Douglas Badgett Rhodes Scholarship Philosophy, Economics, and PoHtical Science to Oxford University Jonathan Mvkick Daxiels Danforth Fellowship in EngUsh to Harvard University Malcolm Baruv Estes Smith Woodrom Wilson Fellowship in Philosophy to Cornell University Pall Slngeh Thomi ' sox, IV Wuodruw Wilson Felloivship in History to the University of Virginia 1961 William Thomas Eraithwmtf, Menkemuller Scholarship (irtmf in Lhw to WashinL ' tori Lcr liiivi-rsily Rnv Wilson Whitkhousk, III Crafluate T.-acliiiin Assistaiitship I ' livsics to CMriR ' t;!,- Iiistiiuti ' of Twlmolof; William Larry Respess ir;nlua(t ' Teachinfi Assistantship Chemistry to MassaohusfUs fnstitute of Technoloj y Walter Marvin Bryant, III (iradiiatf Teaching Assistantship in Cheinistrv to Massachusetts I ' nstillltc of TcchnoloL-N- FELLOWSHIPS AND ASSISTANTSHIPS Because of the early publication date of the Bomb we are sure that some men have been inadvertently omitted from this page. About this we are sorry. Also, it should lir iiolcd lliat several Cadets have turned down various grants. , f I Kenner Cralle IJk e, TII Ciraduate Teaching . ssistantship i Chemistry to (jcorgia Institute of Tcciniology .Iniix David Martin licscarih .Vssi.stantship in Physic to William Mary WvATT Beazley Dirrette, Jr. University Fellowship in Law to Washington Lee University Benjamin Parrott Lvxi ii, .Ik. University Fellowsliip in Law to Washington Lee University BOMB ?K K - IIARBERT LEE RICE ALEXANDER Alex Jackson, Tennessee History. Artillery — Private 4, 3, -l, 1; Officers of the Guard Association; Westminster Fellowship 4, 3, i. Editor, Westminster paper 1; Archeological Club 4, Sccretary- Ti-i-asurcr 3, Vice-President 2, President 1 ; Tennessec- Kciilucky Club 4, 3, ' 2, President 1; Varsity Tennis Team -. 1: Cadet Librarian 1; Armed Forces Club 1; Interna- tional Relations Club ' 2, 1; Intramural Football Team 4; Intramural Basketball Team 4; Intramural Vollevball Team 4, 3. Alex, who came to the Institute as a gift from Temiessee. arrived with visions of becoming a latter-day Bedford IA)rrest. These visions were shattered by his distinction of being the only Rat to attend the first two consecutiv meetiTigsof the General C. ,,olisl, t It took many cans of the good ynir,-. of jii- iiirporals. To make litters u-orse. lie «.is ,iUm falling |M-,M..riately in love with ris who live.! far l.e ..ri.l llir nuniial .lislances, and it was ily lalcly that he took a real iTitcrrsI in nearby girls ' lioois. With a fresh start as an nppcrelassniaii, he has imaged to jmll up his grades and pull ilown his ilemerits; ]u :i l yc ' iir. Ills one dream is graduation and, finally, ' ■ ' ■omiImi i.ilil, rase of his Tennessee plantations. No iHn wh.il III does, it is certain that . lex will be fondly nicinbeivd l., Ills Brother Rats. CH. RLES HENRY ALI K.OOI) Buddy H.iMPTON, ' lIiGINI History, . rmor — Private 4, 1, Corporrl 3 Sirgiint ' Officers of the Guard .Association; IntrinuiriK 4 J liile waterClub4. 3. ' 2,1; Battalion Physic d Triunng Officer 1 I Ion. .r Tank Platoon 2; Glee Club 4, 3 ' 1 Wistuunsttr Fellonslnp I; French Club 3. . fter spending the R at Year learning nninni ill hi about the Institute, the menu, and milil i nl (one of the few Rats to salute a Mmk bt 1 1( (ill Buddy settled down the following ye ir to In hm.. il un„ a history major) and soldiering (bemg a corporil) He was quite an efficient corporal, except once when he forgot one small thing at ins[ie(tii ii — Ins In i-t nl iti ' Buddy reached the seasoii ' d Sec n I ( I i n ml found out just how great pailu-. ).i m n I I ( Inl trips could be. Besides learniiii; the I rur nine of liglilini. ' up after taps, be absolutely perfected an imitation of that fine Southwest Virginia speech. To all who knew Buddy in his First Class Year, he was a quite carefree, humorous, and extremely friendly first class pri ate, whose gift of gab and wonderful personality will make liini a sure success, without prejudice. THO: IAS WILLIAM AL EV, .IH. Tom CoLUMBU, South Carolin. Englii SOCCT (m ,vi Undei R E I ' resi. Infimlr 4, 1, Ci •.I fi Clnb l.lrrClnl,: ' ,, . ' , Ib.pimd fl.-l rrH. . ' , I; luale Lab A.sslstant lEngllsh 1 )eparlnieTlt I ; on English Society 3; Howard B. Dyer Fan Club; C. E, Enlightenment Club; Officers of the Guard Tom fluttered gracefully out of the sky as an Alaskan snowflake and plopped onto the V.M.I, campus. From an 1 1 standing person- iderit and master of ran be illustrated i|.|| ill b. ' d iv ling ii;lil ..f -hidv Al- ■d. lo insignificant snowflake blossomed ality in barracks. Tom was ; detail. He prepared well for I by the fact that he spent ni his inind, i reparing for a h; lliough Tom is not academically ili l m:;lll llr.l «illi Im , he came very close to seeing them when lie inforinetl his father of his Rat grades. It can be emphatically stated that Tom never let his studies interfere with his edu- cation. .Mllionuh his -.todies have just been joshed about, Tom has llii ' ( ,i|i:iliililirs of producing excellent work wdienever it is riijinri d ' it liini. This is seen in his unique background of connnon knowledge (history, math, vocabulary, music). ' M J! ' ' A V. M. I. HrSSKI,I, WAYNE AXDliKWS liiiss .McGaiievsvili.e, ViiitaNiA KiiKlish, IiifM.itrv— PrivMtc i. i. 1, ( ' (irpdral 3; Ariiiod F.irc-s Chilp +, :i, ' . ' , 1; WVstiiiiii.st.T Fellowship -t, 3, -I. 1; Virf;iiiia Acm.Ic.jiv of Sclcn.r i. :i; ISasoliull 4; Bomb Staff; Ii.lcriiatic.i.al Ri-iati.nis Cliil); K. E. Dixciii finglisli Society; Dixlinnui.slinl Militanj Slmleiil. Four years ago Wayne came charging io ii tiie aHe - to cliange V.M.I. The Rat Line, liowever, gave hint other things to do and he forgot aliout tluit first venture. Since then he has been active in extraciuricular activi- ties and lias steadily progressed in academic proficiency. After his Third Cla.ss Year, he saw the light and joined the English majors in their piir.suit of knowledge. Along with the hook learning came successful excursions to neighhoring girls ' sciiools — gentlemanly conduct must be his secret to success! A strong supporter of the V.M.I, spirit and the class system, Wayne takes great pride in the trarlitions tliat go along with the Inshini, and he has been a definite .issel In thescliool. Ill- Ineiiclly, sincere disposition a III I his desire to succeed will reilamly make him a man wliom ' .M.I. can be proud went through her ranks. LOUS .lOHX AN.IIEH, JR. Lou Den ' veh, CiiuinAno Civil Engiiie.-riiig, Armor- I ' rivate 1, 3, Sergeant - ' - ' nd Lieutenant 1; li,..ini,iii,xlird Mililary Student; Officers of the Guard . -oriali ii. .IV. Rifle 4, 3, ' 2; Honor Tank Unit 1, 1; Aniir.l F..i,.s Clnl, -J, 1; Newman Club 4, 3, Secretary ' 2, Vice-President 1; Catholic Choir -2, t; . nieri- can Society of Civil Engineers 3, -2, I; Littletiyni Coniinit- tee ' 2; Intramural Softball 2, 1. Lou earnc to V.M.I, from some distant spot in the U.S. called Denver. Colorado. To hear Lou talk, it must be the ni ' xt thing to heaven. Fojir years ago he had his siglits set high on llim liM.iK Tailuation, marrying Dianne, and obtaining , I I!. L ' lilai . i my commission. All three of these goals are c|uiek[y beeuniing a reality. Lou is very mild-mannered and exceptionally easy to get along with, which makes him a close friend to everyone who meets him. Every prob lem confronted by Lou has been taken in stride and solved in a mature way. His activities in religious affairs are to be commended, as he has w orked hard in the interests of the Newman Club. Y ' our Brother Rats in the Class of ' 61 will forever have a place in their hearts for you, Lou. May you obtain every- thing in the future that you deserve. We need not wisli you success, because it is a natural thing for you. (.ER. LI) DAUDEX AUSTLX .Jerry IL MPTOX, ' lHGI.NI.V History. Air Force— Private 4. 1. Corporal 3, Sergeant 2; Officers of tlie Guard Association 1; Tidewater Club 4. 3. 2, 1; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, 1; We.sley Foundation 4; Litra- murals 4, 3, 2, 1; Floor Committee 4, 3; Hop Committee 2, 1; Cadet Waiter 2, L Jerry is perhaps the OTily gu. ' in his eadetshijj e er to be boned for hite lights when nary a liglit was lit. Actually, all he was guilty of was holding a match in the right place at the H rong time. It ' s a sure bet that no one will forget one ot the chief instigators of debutant parties held in old 265 and 132 Tliougli this nut could never be considered a ( R I) (Certified Rat Daddy), it ' s a cinch he would win in popularity poll held on the fourth stoop. Ierr goes under such aliases as the best cadet waiter ever Geenie, and the friendliest man in the Corps. It it •. possible to pass this fella without a Hi or Hello ( r I fill ikHv punch, it ' s not commonly known around here. III III wlio often has the will power to skip dessert (. ' ), I([i lie weakness is a certain type of cookie. And though this is a weakness most of ' the members of the ( oips wish they had, we predict it is one Jerry will never lose :k ' ' BOMB KENNETH JOSEPH AYALA Ken Lakeland, Florida Electrical Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, 3, 1, Sergeant 2; Who ' s Who Among Students In American Colleges mid Unircrsities; Officers of the Guard Association; Soccer Team -4; Air Force Rifle Team 4, 3; Florida Club 4, 3, 3, 1; International Relations Club 3, i, 1; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, i, 1; Canterbury Club 4; American Institute of Elec- trical Engineers 2, 1, Chairman 1; Member of the Tlu ee 3,5,1. For four years at V.M.I., Ken led the Electrical Engineers, wearing out two or three slide rules in the process. By no means the engineer of old, he can hold his own with the liberal arts on art, culture, and tlie finer points of hfe. Ken comes to V.M.I, from Florida, and being a true Floridian, he can be found between classes huddling around tlic radiator in his room, vowing never to return I ' arlher .Xortli tlian Georgia once he wraps his slide rule in Ills .sheepskin, . fter V.M.I, his plans include graduate wiirk .iiid the ilcilication of his theoretical work in electrical ( ' iigiiic riiig la the betterment of mankind. One of ' .M.I. ' s betler .students and citizen-soldiers, she ' ll miss him as will bis Brother Hats. FREDERICK HOPE AVERS, .IR. • Fred PORTSMOL ' TH, VlRGINL Hiol, gv, Infantrv -Private 4. 1, Corporal 3, Sergeant i: Sui.niiuiig 4; Track 4; Ti.lewater Clnh 4. 3. -i. 1; Virginia Vcaili niv of Srionce 4, 3, -i, 1; Iiiteriiatinnal Relations Club 3; Armed Forces Club -2; Glee Club 4; Ring Figure C .mi- mittee 3; Cadet Assistant to Military E.xecutive. Mr. HoHi CoUi, better known as Fred, came to V.M.I. from tliat land known as God ' s Connlr . or n- . ciiiiiiiniiiy called Tidewater. That first year «:.s ,Mni.«li;il nt .■, ,,„,. Hilt for Fred, for in spite of the Instil ul.s siil, .m u. illi. r he managed to make many trips oil tlie pininbi.anl iiih. the pool for Tlie Fish tliat ling, cold Rat wiiitcr. After Christmas of Fred ' s Third Class ' ear, lie aii- nouncerl that the number one song was going to be Cali- fornia Here I Come. Then finally, in the fall of his Scc.md Cl.-i.ss Year, he went one up on the music and California came about 3,000 miles closer to V.M.I. — gone were the days of fifteen-page letters and air mail stamps. i5cing one of Doc ' s boys, Fred found time to squeeze ' bout 40-eleven hours a week of lab in between letters and weekends, but even this didn ' t stop him from moving downhill on the boards. Ask him about having a snowshoe strapped to each arm!! Fred ' s Brother Rats will long remember him, and we arc sure that he will be a great success in his future years. GEORGE RUSSELL AYLOR, .IR. Russ .Vlexandria, Virgln ' la Biologv, Infantry— Private 4, 1, Corporal 3, Sergeant ' 2; Rifle Team 4; Intramurals 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Ring Figure Com- mittee; Food Representative 1; Distimjnixhiil Mililiirii Student i; International Relations Cluli 3. :. I; . riiicd Forces Club 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Virginia Academy of Scienic 4, :i, -2. I ; Archeology Club 3, 2, 1; Glee Club 3; Cadet .Assistanl Librarian 3, ' 2, 1; Baptist Student Union 4, 3, 2; OHiccrs of the Guard Association; V.M.I. Bomb Advertising Stall ' , 3; Officer in the Civil War Club 2. There has not been an individual in our class with more energy than Russ, and in four years he has yet to run down. n avid student of the Civil War, Russ can often be found reading Civil War books during the week. Weekends, however, find him scouting about the countryside at Baldwin, ' .Macon, or the Briar Patch. After three years of attempting to impress people with his stripes, Russ has finally turned to the ranks of the elite in barracks — the jjrivates. .A.fter deciding to choose dentistry as his profession, be buckled down and acquired grades satisfactory to the Board of .admissions at the Medical College of ' irginia. . l M.C.V., and in the years to come, we can rest assured that Ru.ss ' s exuberant personality and willing lianil will always lie available to those who desire assistance and friendship. V. M. I. JOHN RONAI.l) liAHl! Run I OR. ' ni(;iNi Hiolugy, Infantry— Private i. •- ' . 1, Corporal 3; Otfiivrs of the Guard Association; .J.V. liifio ;!; ' irgiiiia Aiailcniy ot Science 3, -2, 1; Archaeoiof, ' i al Sm-ioty 4; Fire Fifjlitirif; ;j. •■2, 1 (went out once); Biackshur ' Raiders 3; Section Marcher 3. Scptcnihor, four arnl.ilion ll.alul ' j, Milil.i.v lii,lilnlr Ron ichieved his lifelong I grey at the Virginia Her entering tlie arch was h. |iinvh,iM. |„.ll ll ;unl :i liiiiiiij; rlotli which led to the hoiinr of ror al lii rinrd Class Year— until first make- overs. After a lirief period of l)itter rationalization, he turned to liug ehi p[jiiig, hut always with the prime interest of the military in his mind. Coi. Johns ' Rangers and Ron Bahb have been synony- mous terms at the Institute. Regular Army was Ron ' s chosen field, but due to unexplained circumstances he is forced to go to medical school. Goocl liK-k, Roti, in all our endeavors. Remember, Ranger all llieway LEE DOUGLAS HAlXiETT Beno Belleville, Illinois :Mallieniatics, . ir Force— Private 4. Corporal 3. 1st Ser- geant. R. giniental Sergeant Major ' ' . Regimental CuniTuan- (ler 1; Vie.- |■e id,llt, Cl.( of I  ;| :l, -J, 1; l},. l,N,l,n.-. ' lie(l Aniilrniir Shi, ,iil i. ;i, ■. ' . I; lhsln„in:xh,;l Militnni Sluihlit: ir  ) ' .s- II7 „ Amniig StNilnily In A tiivr,,;,,, C„Uv,j, ' s „ ,nl T i,i- rersities; 1961-62 Rhodes Scholar; Football -t, 3, •- ' . ( .-( ' ap- tain 1; General Committee 3, 2, 1; Monogram Club 3, 2, 1. Many of us remember seeing Lee Badgett when we were all Rats — that time when no one knew exactly what was going to happen next. However, even then Lee possessed a quality of character and bearing which signified to us who watched him that he knew what was going on and was aware of his rendezvous with destiny at V.M.I. And Lee li.Ts not betrayed this destin.y, for after four years of :irduou effort, he graduates with the rare distinction of liemg .1 lop man in every phase of life at V.M.I. Lee iniglil be said to be the epitome of that ideal which Coli nel J.T.L. Preston envisioned as the final product of this Institute ' s way of life — the citizen soldier. In applying the phrase well-rounded to Lee Badgett, we are not being at all trite because Lee is so outstanding and lias triumphed in so many areas of endeavor that he is the true Renaissance Man, the man who excels in everything. We, the Brother Rats of ' 61, feel that Lee will triumph in the future as he has done here, thereby making not only V.M.I., but the entire United States, proud to claim him as a nati e son. ROY CHARLES MI( IIAEI, BAILEY, JR. Beetle Xewport News, Vihginu I ' hysics, . ir Force — Private -t. Corporal 3, Regimental Operations Sergeant, Bravo Company Supply Sergeant 2, Hieinient.il S-3 1; . merican Institute of Electrical Engi- ne,!. : ' , .i,, II. .Ill In.stitute of Physics 2, 1; Glee Club 4, l.ibi 111 III .;, -ri ictary 2, President 1; Rat Swimming Team 4; . iiii. il I ' m, IS Cliib 4, 3; Band Company 4, 3. Beetle had two first loves at the healthful and pleasant abode. They were the Glee Club and the Corps, and in tlieiii b, lib he was the leader on whom many depended. . s a sill, I ills, ipliniirian, he was feared by many, but respected. II,. er at V.: I.I. who did III regulations with a bout them. Rarely, ig any credit for im- Be That is all he h; .s one of the few people in pie ate to look at exisliiif. ' nil,s : ■.vc and then do soiml lnn ' was he interested in reeen nts which he caused, wants to fly for L ncle San wauled to do even though he cho.sc phy.sics as a major. That is characteristic of him though, for all that is neces- sary to motivate him is for something to be difficult to rea ch . There were tw - things that Be,-lle wanted to get oul of V.M.I.: a commission and liiniself-botli of which he obtained. BOMB i?S ' DOUGLAS EARLY BALLARD Dul Norfolk, Viegin ' ia Eiigli.sh, Artillery— Private i. Corporal 3, Color Sergeant i, 1st Lieutenant 1; Tennis 4, 3, 1; Intraniurals 4; Tidewater Club 4, 3, i, 1; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, ■i, 1; Advertising Staff V.M.L Cadet i; Daytona Beach Club 3; Blacksburg Fiasco 3; Little Gym Committee, 1961 Ring Figure. It seems now to be only yesterday that we first heard Doug ' s salient humor permeating the classroom. The Dul you see is one of those wonderfully niTr .iry prnple who is opinionated and outspoken, being in rm :i r. Iir( ni to say humbug whatever the cost. IImmcmi, iIi.m qualities arc sometimes overshadowed li .l.li. iK m li as being from Norfolk, reading Playhnii. and li, i«r, n liunks, juking on the weekends; but the iial!, t[an r [Innn is that with all his varied interests, lie . ecnl to do uell in many. Considering the influence he carries with his Brotlier Rats and his accomplishments, he would most certainly have to be included in any list of outstanding men in the class. Drawing us all into liis life, we ' ve suffered with him during his many female contretemps, and enjoyed a glass of Schnaps with him during his, shall we say, more prosperous days. Living as closely as we do here at V.M.L, we ' ve grown to know The Pear ' ' as a good friend and above all a Bn.lhcrRat. .JEFFREY AUGUST BARG Yank De.WILLE, Nkw .IlCHSKY Lltll. iii.ili. . Aiiillcrx — Private 4, 1, Corporal 3, Sergeant ■2; Nar lx vMiiiiiiiri- ' .f ; Vankic ( ' lub 4, 3, -2, 1; Officers of the (.ii.inl A-.iriali.ai 1; Intraniurals 4, 3, i, 1, Company Manager 1; Docs 4, 3, -1, 1; Poker Club 4, 3. ' 2, 1; Pirate Fan Club 1. Eh! This is the familiar cry from the Yank who hails from Denville. Jeff was a hard-noser when he came, and he is leaving the same way. Late study was unheard of for this mathematics genius, as he often maxed many courses. He has excelled in his studies and will un(l ublrdl ii ' cr encounter any problems with numbers, .hit i- willhiul a doubt one of the top authorities in tlie field A pMii-. ami he is not himself unless he is glued to the lA -n .a ra.lm listening to sports, reading sports, or partiiapa I in:: in -p rt . Doc ' s was his crv anv time we had a spar, m.aii. nt, :i he enjoved his brew just as well as the rest of us. ( .ood luck, .lelf, anil we know vou won ' t be slighted in the least. ALPHONSO SLEDGE BARGER, JR. . 1 Ch. tt. .noog. , Tennessee Chemistry, . ir Force — Private 4, 1, Corporal 3, Sergeant ' 2; Rat Wrestling; Varsity Wrestling 3; Chattanooga Club. President 1; Tennessee-Kentucky Club; Intraniurals; American Chemical Society 3, i, 1 ; Little Gym Committee. Al came from Chattanooga with the same determination and spirit that carried him through his tour years at V.M.I. No niallrr uliat the job is, once he has set his mind to it, thc,|i.lii-.l.inr.:iiHiaonewell. X . Ihiwi.l hi military ability in his Third and Second Class Years, and then concentrated on making his First Class Y ' ear his best academically, which he did with much success. .Al was a good friend and Brother Rat and could always lie dcpi iidi iidid iijion in time of need. This genuine quahty of . i ' -. pin- 111- rtficiency in all tasks, will always be re- meniliind by In- Brother Rats, and will surely carry him to the tup w herever he goes and in whatever he does. Hl m V. M. I. JACKSON 1!. liKl.L ().E N , VimaNiA Elertric-Ml KaKiuciTins, Artillrrv Privnti- 4. :), - ' , 1; Vi,-,- PresidiTit, Oftiw-rs of Iho (iiuinl Assdcintioii; Ti.k-wMtcr null 4. 3, ' . ' , 1; IiitiTualidiial Rchitiniis Clul. ' 2. 1; A.iiiTicai. Institute of Electrical Eiiyim-ers - ' . 1; Iiitramurals +, :t. •, ' . I; Intramural Manager, E Co. 1; fJuidoii Bcar.r, E C... 1; Cheerleader 1; Cadet Waiter 3, - , 1. Kor a portrait of an unforgettable ])crson, I give you .lacksoii R. Bell. Here is a pictui ' e of vip, vim, vigor and vitality, a combination of brains, wit, and enough per- .soiialily for any four guys, and as big a ladies man as you ' ll ever meet. The statement, To know him is to liki ' him, has never been more true of anyone else, and if friends were money, .Jack would be a millionaire. . lot of WSII. cadets could well be called square pegs in a round hole, but Jackson fits in like part of the plaslcr. His cool nature and self-assurance are admired bv all hIhj knoH liiii, and lii ,i,la|, lability is uncanny. At a parly his del Is alnic l leiinnialed, I ' m sure his success in evcry- ing he has un lertaken well typifies his potential, and M.I., and the world around him wherever he goi-s. will ng remember the happy face of .lack Bell. DAVID AXDHEW BELLA Dave Greenwich, Connecticut Ci il Engineering, Air Force — Private -t, ' 2, 1, Corpor.il :); ankce Club -t, 3, i, 1; Lutheran Club 4. 3, ' 2, 1; Hiding Club 4; . ir Force Rifle Team 4; Judo Team 3, - , 1; Floor Cnnnnittee 4, 3, ■■2; Sports I ' liotographcr and Cartoonist, V M I Ciiilit, merican Society of Civil Engineers; Dis- tniiiinshiil iir Force Student. I)a i ( unt to V.M.I, for the simple reason that it was diHcrent, and oh how right he was! After the .shock of the hrst day, which he says he never will forget, he settled down to face his new environment. A constant member of the Dtans list, he was known throughout barracks as the I oiiMilting engineer. His ,s..irs l;ili-i-al -ulus cla.ss was an import lilt formation for several of mir Brother Hats when I in lis H IS m ir. Becau.se of his slrppd-np physi. al adiv- it Dm lud trouble keeping lli nnihiniis U]. with hiin- oiiasions His friendship is valued by all Ins Brother Rats. In the future Dave will do even better than he has done HI his J ears as a Cadet. I MES HUBERT BERtiER Hammy Richmond, Virgini.v Cnil Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2, 2nd Lieutenant 1; Rat Wrestling 4; Ridii I Club 4, 3, ' 2, 1, Armed Forces Club ' 2, 1; Religious Council J ' 2, 1 Baptist Student Union 3, ' 2, 1; Bomb Stall, 1; Intraraurals 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Cheerleader 3, 2, 1; Flight In- struction Program 1; American Society of Civil Engineers 4, Treasurer 3, -2. 1. Litth JnnmvBerger came up Iron, the Holy City that dirk Siptunbcr to a life that was not wholly new to him. Btnm an old military man. Beau James was determined to k i c 111- m irk on the populace of V.M.I. This he did in tine stjk b moving up through the ranks from Hat to hrst ranking platoon leader in Band Company. Jimmv ran through a multitude of roommates during his stav on the hill and left with them his easy-going manner. He was associated with practically every organization in barracks and was known to all as the bald head in the rheerleading suit. This did not detract from his ultimate goal of becoming a civil engineer, and he has proved his Horth m the classroom and at Civils Recess on the parade ground Iniinn i mnot miss becoming a success in life because ol Ills drlM unl desire to achieve the top. BOMB JAMES VanALLEN BICKFORD, III Jim NoHFOLK, Virginia Civil Engineering, Artillery (Corps of Engineers) — Private 4, 1, Corporal 3, Sergeant ' 2; Distinguixlied MUitarti Student; Tidewater C hili-, Uat Footl.all. Wri stling. Basel.all; Varsity Swinuiniig; Monogram Clul. :i, J. 1; American Society of Civil Engineers; Glee Cluli i; Ring Committee; Intramurals i, 3, i, 1; Officers of tlie Guard Association; Brookside Manor 3, i, 1, Treasurer. Icnil .1 t. I ll,■,l In the year 1957, the third of the Biikfonl .1, V.M.I, ambled through Jackson Arch umlcr I Jim. After a brief try at biiilogy. .lini dm his way in the field of civil engineering. He 1ki three major fields at the Institnio liy olit.nnii honors, a monogram, and by becoming a I ' Military Student in the Corps of Engineers. Jim ' s interests therefore, are by no means limited. Depending on the latest kick, he could be found painting, hunting, skiing, or playing Robin Hood with his liow and arrow. A person could safely say that Jim (or Blair, for that matter) could state the exact number of white lines on the road from V.M.I, to Mary Baldwin — not that he has traveled the road that much, but by his engineering abilities, of course! Jim ' s good nature, his way of making friends easily, and his eagerness to help others place him on top in every- body ' s book. This lasting impression will carry him far in whatever he pursues. NORMAN MICHAEL BISSELL Mike Marshfield, Massaciiusett.s History, Armor — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2, ind Lieutenant 1; Varsity Swimming 4; Varsity Baseball 3; Armed Forces Club ' 2, l ' ; Yankee Club 4, 3, i, 1 ; Assistant Sports Editor of Cadet 2, Glee Club 2, 1; Cathohc Choir 4, 3, 2, 1; Intramurals 4, 3, 2, 1; Intramural Manager 1; Brookside Manor 3, 2, 1. Down from the cold wintery land of New England came a pair of ears with a Boston accent destined to make his mark at V.M.I. It tooka while InrMikc In naliz. ' thai his new found home wasn ' t quite like i Ik i li.ilU mI ( iirnell or Harvard. However, he rcsi};ii il Imn eH lu eriime e I grades and rank in the Corps along willi eiiungli sack linu- to maintain his status in the lllslorv Department. While mportanl. Nlike all these things sent hini out on ii an ' s colleges — he just Iiml I I gals were made of— Mike w day hangovers, 01)3(1 ( ' ( ' (i- Mike ' s easy-going manner ha e earneil the respect of all who know him. He is a Brother Rat we can be proud to have for a friend. Good luck in all vour endeavors — fellow Brooksider. neighlioriiig wom- it those Southern Illy answer, two- y good parties. [id a desire for a good time STANLEY BOLESKI, JR. Stan Bopper Stainless Chicago, Illinois Biology, .- ir B ' orce — Private 4, 1, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2; Officers of the Guard Association; Indoor and Outdoor Track 4; Cross County 4; Soccer 4, Manager 3; ■esley Foundation 4, Visitation Chairman 3, Vice-President 2, President 1; V.M.I. Religious Council 3, 2; Volunteer Fire Fighters 2, 1; Archeological Society 3, Officer 2, 1; Virginia Academy of Science 3, 2, 1 ; R. E. Dixon English Society 3, 2, 1; Intramurals 1. V.M.I, was happy to give another Yankee a chance at redemption, and so took Stanley within its stony walls back in 1957. But Stan, feeling that his Northland back- ground precluded the need for cultural change, devoted his attention to wildlife studies in ye olde aedificiiim biologiiim Carrollis! When not pouring over the printed word, Stan found time to work with what was probably the most complex and successfully functional Hi-Fi set in barracks. Those who were fortunate enough to be able to hear a record snuiid as it should were frequently treated to part of a week ' s sn|i|ily of such edibles as would attract the notice III (lie euli nary cognoscenti! The land of tile Northwoods has sounded recall for her son; V.M.I, reluctantly heeds. V. M. I. msffisnaaHHiBi JOHN CLARKE BOOTH, III Clarke Arlington, Vim.iNi Hioloiiv, Iiil;intrv— Private 4, •. ' . 1, Cirpmal :); Olli( ,ts of tlu- Cuanl Association: Rat Footl.all I; WVstiiiiiist.T Fcllowslii|) -t. 3, ' i. 1; Fire FinlitiMK -J. ' - ' , 1; Virginia Acad- cmv of Scii-Mce 4, ;i, -2, 1; Tiiiiiiiiris Music Society 2, Presi- dent 1 ; Intramural Football 3, - , 1 ; Assistant Librarian 2, 1. Clarke came to V.M.I, with a singular intent in mind — to become an outstanding military leader in the Corps. By bucking through his Rat Year, he made corporal, but all his hopes were shattered when llie lii l makeovers canjc (Ult onr Third Class Year. Sin.v lli.a,. ,nili;i„ clothes in Lexington have become liis cnilmiatiuii ai;aiiist autho- rity, and he has succeeded admirably in it, being caught only once (and thus unfortunately deprived of this method of protest for four months). Fortunately, however, civilian attire is allowed in Medical School, and we are sure that he will be a great success there and later as an M.D. WALTER REEVES HOSSART Pittsburgh, PENN.SYLV. Ni.i Civil Engineering, Artillery — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Officers of the Guard Association; Golf 4; Yankee Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Caiiterliury CInb 4, 3, 2; Religious Council 3, 2, 1; Senior Warden Episcopal Cadet Vestry 1 ; G.P. Gun Club 4. 3, 2; Intramurals 4, 3, 2; Top 10% Sunnner Camp; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, 2; DisHiigiiislied Military Student. Like an amiable Carnegie, Buzz has for four ,vears dis- pensed a Pittsburgian largesse of camaraderie and irresis- tablc exuberance . . . and even the proverbial shirt oPi his back! The man with the relentless civic pride has himself become proverbial for his unstinting generosity and de- pendability to a friend. Buzz ' s joviality is rivaled only by the eoiiseicntious Y ' ankee determination which has jnoiii|)tcd litni to cjuiz every fourth in the line about the vital slatislies of the Civil War. The Reeves is conscien- lionsTK s incarnate. Surprisingly enough, in view of his iii.a lerful command of an analytic bridge game. Buzz is the sc onrge of X.E.B. An observant colleague would have to hanil him the laurels that the subs forgot. Buzz is as capable and as rclial)le an indi ' idual as we could wish to depend upon, reliable even to the same gal (Connie) for four y -ars at the Institute — a unique distinction among Brother Hats. Buzz is a man we are proud to know. TIimiAS CLARKE BRADSIIAW, .IR. T. C. Bl.ickstone, Viroi.m. Biology, . rmor — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Armed Forces Club 4, :{. 2, l ' ; Baptist Student Ihiion 4, President 3; Religious ■, .nihil Tivasiiivr 2: Cidrl SlafV Photographer 3; BuMil -l.ill ,M,laiil I ' liM|,i-i;iplile Editor -J; Virgllii.-i Aeadciiiy ..I -i.iMc:i, ■. ' , I; ( ' onipaiU ' !• ' I l!,-prc,-,ciitati v t; Little (.Mil ( riiittcc; LateStudv 3. 2; Ilokie Raiders 3; Satnr- d.iv Aflcrnoon Foot and Gun Club 4, 3, 2. isT ' ■hi Broth. ■Rats, e Tom, better V.M.I. illSepI, Rat, even |Im,ii;:Ii .oiiM.lnal.lr piv,,nrr Ii;hI been brought to bear by the li..iiie front to alleiid --llokie High. After already ha ' ing a ,year of military school behind him, T.C. breezed through his Rat Y ' ear as a very running Rat. Out of the Rat Line and free from said restrictions, T.( jmnped into the swing of things, especially at the parties. He can always be found right in the center of activity, and with his etiervescent personality, provides many laughs for all. Even after three years, no girl has been able to tie him flown — not for very long at any rate. T.C. has many interests, but the two ma,ior ones are his pre-med courses and photography. No matter where Tom goes after school, we know he will find success antl svlW remain a true friend and loyal Brother Rat to us all. i ' ' flu HIt ' - BOMB ' ,♦ - - f WILLIAM TIIO L .S BRAITIIWAITE Goot Virginia Beach, Vihginia English — Second ' ice-President, Honor Court: Varsity Cross Country 3, ' -i, 1; Varsity Indoor and Outdoor Track 4, 3, i, 1; Distinguished Academic Student -t, 3; Dean ' s List ■i. . It is Septcmlier, li)57. The place — Virginia Beacli, the Nation ' s Playground. At his country villa on the out- skirts of this scenic Old Dominion resort, a studious and unprepossessing lion meant is making final preparations to cross the threshold of his college career. William Thomas Braithwaite was an unobtrusive Rat at V.M.I. His classmates saw in him a bespectacled and shy intellectual, quietly burning with a hard and gemlike flame in his piu-suit of higher nliMMlinn. In pilr nl hi.s retiring disposition, however, lie ujineil :i iiiiiii. ' ler iliniig well whatever he undertook. He i.le ili lniL;ni liiii:; IhhimII academically, the cadaverous frame of Ihe liiiu-i ed Goot often was seen breasting the finishing tape in track and cross country. And having served surpassingly uell as the Corps ' Conscience for two years, Goot ' has decided to pursue the study of law in Minkland and be- come the poor man ' s Clarence Darnnv. FR.WCIS HEXRY HILL HROWXLXG, JR. Hill Greenwich, Connecticut Civil Engineering, Armor — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Officers of the Guard Association; Varsity Cross Country -1, 3, i, 1, Varsity Indoor and Outdoor Track 4, 3, 2, 1; Coach Rat Crosscountry 1, Yankee Club 4, 3, 2, 1; International Relations Cliib 3; Armed Forces Club 3, 1; Sports Staff, Cadet i, 1; Intramurals i, 1; . merican Society of Cnil Engineers 3, 2, 1; Cliinese Bamlits -2, f; Doc ' s 4, 3, 2, 1, Little Gvm Committee. Hill has alwa specially (luriii been popular with his Brother Rats, A ' orld Series time. With the Yankees ,. ;ilni()st aiinnal p.irlieipants, he can always be seen li the TV betting like a bookie; the only difference being that a bookie usu.ally wins. Better luck next year, Hill. His dating usually varies from one extreme to the other (i.e., from deb parties to Snuthern Sem.). This is typical for an aluiiiiiu- ' -. ii v li. ' p. ' Il.l- ene night in Doc ' s and the nextnl ll,e(,,i.|ie|,l {liile K I m HI ,1 g 1 1 K. t g 1 pcii la iisl 1 i J) isa a el. Mill ,:, :, unhiig le whiel. has received many l grade in hieroglyijhcis V that the most difficult Hill. Alwavs joking and that Rats Whv. Ii.- IVi KM. .Vsk aiiy.i.ie thing to do is liml never faihng to help a friend, he should continue happy road to WALTER MARVIX BRYANT, IH Thn LvNCiiBUHG, Virginia Chemistrv, Infantrv— Private 4. Curpi.ral 3, Sergeant 3; ■2nd Lieutenant 1; Who ' s Who Amoinj Sludeuis ni American Colleges and Unirersilies; Canterbury Cub 4, 3; Amenean Chemical Society 3, i, 1; Hop and Floor Committee 1. On 1 ' 2 September, 1957, Tiny Tim Bryant entered .lackson Arch to begin a life which, while not always pleas- ant, was at least different. Tiny staggered through the Rat Year with as little eft ' ort as possible, but on becoming a Third he buckled down. While helping his rank-crazy roommate through his acadeiiiie Iri.iK and tnl.ul.itiiHi-.. he himself rose to an enviable piivilM ' ii illiin lliel i.r|i .i- a .student and a leader. This li,-,. n.il .iiH ' HeM In- ronnuitie life which, while h.-iving its rocky moment.s. has left limi all the better prepared Inr the next one. He is a sure shot success in hi- eli.-eii field, because of his great desire and rlcterminatioii tu be second to none as a chemist. As a leader in ranks, he has never professed a great desire for IHipularity, lint we who know him will never forget him as an understanding and true friend. V. M. I. vpn -i t . KI.US DIKTER-HKUHKRT UriiMKISTER Tho Hessian ■• Aki.ixcton, ' lUi:iN ' IA KiikHsI., Innnilrv IVivale 3, SrrK. ' urit -J, ' - ' iid l.lculriKi iil 1; DisliH,iuisli,;i Aruilcmir SfiulntI ;i, ' 2, 1; M7,„ ' .v Ulm Among Studeilfs in Anu-nran Culh-qis anil l ' itirrrsitics: Soccer4, 3, J; IiitiTTiatioiiMl Ki-hitioris ( ' liil.:3, - ' , 1; Arnn ' .l Forces Cluli ;i, -1. 1; The VMI Cmlrt. Conlnhiitini; Eclil.n- 3, J, 1; Liitli.TMii Chil, H, ' , ' , 1; Havi I Iv I)i ..n Kimlisli Society :i, ■- ' , 1. Sc-.n larv-TnaMirrr . ' ; ' I ' iiiMiiiiis Music Society -2. Klaus niisso.1 tlie Rat Liue in llu- tall ..I ' l!l.-,7 l.y ..ir. day, applviiif; twcutv-four hours too laic to permit his niatri.ii- hitioii with us. ' After a Ireshluaii vear al Aiiiericau Ini- versitv, he eutered the Rat Liue with ' (W. Whil, ' in the Rat Line, Khu.s attained acadenncihslinctiou lor Tlurd Class subjects, beconiiuf; second rankini; F,n;;lisli major in our class. Ever sin ce, he has I. ecu a tlistin uishcd student, rivaling our best in scholaiship and ■ nlici-ni. (M-ttinj; to know Klaus, whose Teutomc pride nt liearin ami ri jorous self-discipline make him noteworthv in aiiv Knmp, w. ' f ,und him not oTdv a remarkable colleague, but a warm, generous frieml. We learned to our regret that administrative red ta{)e had dc-pri -ed us of a man whom we can be proud to hail -lirothcr I!at. The Institute ' s Von Steuben has been oulslandiiii; in every area of life at the Inslitute- clinlaslir, inilitarv, and extracurricular. It is with |.lr;,,nrc. . ' IS ivell as pride, thai we stand with Klaus as .lOIIX W. BUTLER, ,IR. ' Molmiiy IN iifrsMoiTJi. [ia:iNi (nil LiiKineeriiin, Air Force (. ' orporal 3, Serf;eanl ' - ' , iiid LKutenant 1; Ofiiecrs of the Guard Association; Rat Swimniin; 4; Intramurals 4, 3, ' ■2, 1; Tidewater Club 4, 3, 1, 1 International Relations Club 3, ' 2; American Society ot Ci il Engineers 3, 2, 1; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Newman Club 4, 3; Glee Club 4; Recreation Committee 2, 1, Treasurer ' 2; Cadet Waiter 2, 1; PX Council 2, L Big .lohn walked in .lack.son Arch in Septemlier 1057 iif)t knowing what the Rat Line was all about; however, he soon got the hang of the system and by the senuid semester he was really stepping out. He set high goals his Rat Year and has done a fine job ot liMiig up to them H( IS not onlj a high ranking civil engineer and ii aitnc m intramurals, but is an officer in the Corps ot ( nh ts is well A bet -lohnny made four years ago seems to hi t pud nli for turn in more ways than one. This bet w is tint in ould marry that little eutey from Tidewater lter the s luitif cars at V.M.I. , the little girl Ih it helped pull linn Ihronji Ins R.it Year is still with liini It l pi iiii b.i Ins .li MiMtis to see that with .l.,linii ind liiibiiis slindiids and drive, there is little .Imibl tint tln mI1 hiM I 4it at and most successful fntun lo.itlui ROHKRT DDlKiLAS CALLAXDKR Spike .Vli-,. .1N1)HI. , VlKGINU Civil Faigineering, Artillery (Engineering Summer Camp, l irt Belvoir)— Private 4 Corporal 3, Sergeant 2, 2n(: Lieutenant 1 ; Distinginshed Milil,:n Sindnit: Internationa; Relations Club ;!; Armed Forces Club 3, 1; Canlerbnrx Club 4; American Society of Civil Engineers; Alllericaii Society of Militarv Engineers; Fire Fighting Detail 3, 2, 1; Intramurals 4, 3, 2, 1. Spike marched into V.: I.I. with a dislingnislied military career already behind him. Ha ' ing been a lieutenant in the Safety Patrol, and a captain adjutant in his high school corps of cadets, he was destined from the start to become a Distingui-ihed Miiitanj Stndcnt. In addition to his military achievement, his aggressive and dynamic personality has won him a tine rc] utation among his Brother Rats. His prowess as a top-ranking ci il engineer is a sure indication of success in later life. It will be a long time before ' . Company ' s intramural teams have another rooter like Spike, whose interest in them is unmatched. We wish him all th. ' luck in the world. ■j ' i ■ BOMB MARTIN LEIGH CAPLES Marty Pkinckton Junction, Nkw Jersey Civil Engineering, Air Force — Pri ' ate 4, ■■2, 1, Corporal 3; Rat Football i: Rat Wrestling -J; Rat Track 4; Varsity Football 3, ' 2, 1; Monogram Clulj 3, -2, 1; Armed Forces Club 2; American Society ot Civil Engineers 3, , 1. From Pinceton Junction, N. J., way up in the heart ' of Yankee-land, came our Brother Rat Marty, better known as the Rodent. A terror on and off the football field, Marty is one guy who has a firm belief that the opposite sex is just no good. Marty is a civil engineer and a great guy who really plays his heart out, and we know he will go a long way upon graduatinti. HARRY SAIXT CEORCiE TUCKER CARMICHAEL, III Mike Lexington, Kentitcky English, Armor — Private 4, 2, 1, Corporal 3; Armed Forces Club 1; R. E. Dixon Societv 2, 1; International Relations Club 1; Kentuckv Club 4; The Cadet i. 1: The Bomb 1; The Ring Firiure Miiqazine 1: Intramurals 4, 3, 2, 1. Mike came to the Institute straight from llic lulls i.l Kentucky. Few of his Brother Rats will ever forget the first day he entered Jackson Arch, complete with long rifle, bearskin cap, and no shoes. Mike seemed to like V.M.I, right from the start, probably because of its indoor plumbing facilities. After his Rat Y ' ear, he re- turned home long enough to see Marilyn flash by in somebody else ' s new Corvette, and then return to the Institute for a few glorious weeks of summer school. Mike went through his Third Class Y ' ear as a corporal with a bad case of shinitis ! His Second Class Year was highlighted by Ring Figure and surprisingly good grades. During his stay here at the Institute, Mike has worked hard, a fact that can be most clearly shown in the steady rise of his scholastic average since his Rat Year. We know that wherever Mike goes, his capacity for hard work and his ability to look at the bright side of things will always stand him in good steatl. LEONARD GEORGE CHRISTIE, JR. Len POTTEILSVILLE, NeW JeHSEY Biology, Artillery— Private 4, Corporal 3, Supply Sergeant, Battaliuri ()|.i i ' iMmii, S. rgeant 2, ' 2nd Lieutenant 1; Rat vr. Uu-. Wir.ilni- Ianager3; Y ankeeClub4, 3, ' 2, 1; A(|uatir (lull - . iii,il H Board of Leader Examiners 3, President 2, 1. luligiuu. Council 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Westminster Fellowship 4, 3, Secretary 2, P-esident 1; Floor Com- mittee 1 ; Cadet Waiter 2,1. It has finally happened! V.M.I, has graduated a true Christian. No matter how much he was beset by skepti- cism and the harsher realities of life, Len couldn ' t be broken. He li.is [.i.sir I ' d his goals and ultimately tri- umphed in rcii niiii; In diploma. Doc recogni r,l iln ynung man ' s attributes early in Len ' s Rat Year, but, uitli dislielicf. he pommelled Len with kidney and neck punches -I- ..nl Doc can deliver) to assure himself that no such .iriiiii.i l i i [ as a Christian cadet. Len, however, with tliat i cr-b. aining smile, has proven to Doc and to everyone else that the impossible can be accomplished. Len carriers his beliefs intact to Med School where, his Brother Rats feel certain, he will maintain and strengthen that dignity so essential to the more outstanding members of the medical professions. Best of luck to vou, Len Christian. V. M. I. III ' .lilOT ( ' [.AHKSON ■■l!.-l AlEXANDHIA, VlHCINiA Civil iMEKiTicM-irij;, Artillery— Private 4, 3, ' . 1; Traek 4; liiteriKiticjiKil Relations Club; Aiiiericaii Soeioty of Civil Engineers; Canterbury Club. Hailing from Alexandria, on the outskirts of Wasliington, the little town of Lexington was quite a ehange for I el. aTid it isilonhtful if lie ' ll ever get over it. He wasn ' t at V.M.I, long before liis friendly altilmle and uncanny ability to find a date at the last minute becaine known, aTid any time there was organizing to be done, liel was in the midst of it. His ability to come tlirougli, regardless of the sitna- tioTi. will ni(«t -ertainlv ensure his success in the future JERRY FRANK COEN .Terry Dalla.s, Texas Phvsics, . rtiller — Private +, ;S, ' i, 1; OIHeers of the Guard Association; Ra.seball 3, ' 2, 1; Texas Club 4, Seeretarv 3, President ■- ' , 1; Newman Club 4, 3, -i, 1; Cadel. A.ssociatc Sports Edit(.r - , 1; . merican iTistitnIc of Phvsics 4, 3, ■- ' , 1 ; Monogram Club 3, i. 1; Intraninrals 4, 3, , ' , 1; Company Irdraniural Manager 1. Jerry came to us from the State of Texas, and ( ' -c heard about it ever since. In knowing Jerry one learns of sports and of the history of Texas, either by listening to hiiu or by osmosis. To go even one step further, he could tell you the score of any college football game in Tevas since 1950. Over and above these first lo ' es, Jerry is known to us for his dual character. He is on one hand the most earnest, most sincere, and hardest working person imaginable, and on the other hand a great practical joker, known for his good-natured fun. With this rare combination, Jerry w ill go far in whatever he may choose to do. liOBEHT MdToN COLTRANE, JR. Hob HaMI ' TOX, VlliGINIA English, Armor— Private 4, 3, 3, 1; Rat Wrestling; Judo Team 3; Weight Lifting Team 2; Battalion Clerk 1 ; Literary Editor of BoMif 1 ; Timmins Music Society 3, 3, Secretar - Treasurer 1; Tidewater Club; Howard B. ' Dyer Fan Club. led out from under a st • en. .ugh, he had bet cKlop, i felt re library o undel In September of 1957, Bob era of bar bells, where, suri)risingl hoarding a number ..f bu.,k ' moilcni iilcrilurc. During Ins c; until, by his First Class Year, B, graduate study in this field. Let it not be said that Bob has narrow interests, for h also paints, and enjoys music and smoking his pipe. Some where arouTid the middle of his Third Class Year, Bol realized that the storage space under his bar bells wouh not l e sulhcient to last him a lifetime, and he sadly realizei that a home was the only answer, . fter a while the ide: became more and more attractive, and having found ; l)artner willing to enter into a joint enterprise. Bob expect shortly aftiT gr.iduation to put this idea into actuality. BOMB JSs LARRY M. COOK Cookie Hampton, Virginia Civil Engineerin g, Artillery — Private 4, i, 1, Corporal 3; Varsity Rifle Team 4, 3, 2, 1, Manager, Rifle Team 1 ; Tidewater Club 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Intramural Football 4, 3; Base- ball 4, 2; Volleyliall 4; Baseball 4; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1. Cookie came to the Institute back in September .f 1!)57 with three goals in the far distant futuri-; civil engineering degree, a regular commission, and to excel in rifle shooting. He has weathered the civil storm with ease, helping his Bmlhcr Hats with a smile or a proverb, such as, It he doesn ' t like it, lie kimws what he can do with it. The military aspect has also proved successful for Larry, who settled down to the military routine with a determined ett ' ort to reach his goal. As a top cadet at summer camp, Larry proved liis aliility in the military line. He was a member of the rifle tc.un all four years at V.M.I., where he was selected inana rr liis First Class Year. Whether liis palli leads to the militarv or civilian aspect ill life, we are all conKdcnt of his success and wish liilii llie best of luck in the future. ROBERT LEIGH COPELAXD, JR. Cope PoUT-SMOUTH, ViHGIM.V Chemistry. Iiifantr.N — Private 4, Corporal 3, Baltalioii Operations Sergeant and Supply Sergeant 2, 1st Lieu- tenant 1, Captain 1 ; Distinguished Military Student: Tide- water Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Armed Forces Club 3, 1; Intramurals 4. 3, 2, 1; American Chemical Society 3, 2; First Class presentative 1. epr ke a gift to the 1 19.57 for four . The fair burg of Craddock decided to i world in 1961, so she sent Cope to V.M.I years of training. Cope has majored in infantry and chemistry, in that order. Yet his levels of aihirx .m . iil in both make it hard for us to decide which .om. l. Doubtless, the Army and Du Pont will vie for hi- talmls. These past four years the rigors of his Spartan existence have been ameliorated by countless letters in a spit-shined mailbox. Funny— they all had the same handwriting! Cope has tlu- knack ..I hard work and concentration, yet he is never td l ' U-, I lidp someone else who may have a problem. This unscllisliiK-.ss, coupled with his sharp mind and ready sense of humor, has earned for him a high place among his Brother Rats, and will l)c the fount of his success in the years that follow June 1961. WARREX L. COPEXIIAVER Dude WyxHEViLLE, Virginia Civil Engineering, Infantry — Private 4, 2, 1; Corporal 3; Secretary of tlie Officers of the Guard Association 1 ; Foot- ball 4; Wrestling 4, 3; Track 4; Weight Lifting Team 4, 3, 2; Southwest Virginia Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, 2, 1 ; American Society of Civil Engineers 4, 3, 2, 1 ; General Committee 1; Executi ' e Committee 1. Upon his arrival at the Institute, Dude launched a four-year program of physical improvement for his small gimpy body. During his stay, he has pursued this program religiously, but has been seen to study occa- sionally. He is an ardent admirer of Vulcan. His sense of humor has more than once brought down tile house %yith laughter. There is no one who loves good jokes or good times more than The Dude, and there is no one more determined to better himself in everything he undertakes. With this determination, he will do well in the field that he chooses. fr V. M. I. JAMES SXKAl) (RAN FORD Dorf Ahlixgtdn, Virginia ■ -t, 3, ' i. 1; Vrc■stliTl ' 4; Cn ■k 4; Athletic Traim-r :), ■, ' , l!i,.l..i;v, Inl.inliy -Private Cou.iliv 4; ( ui.l .or Tra Doc ' s 4, a, ■- ' . 1. In 1957, -liiii nicked in uitli a girl on his arm anil a smile on his lips saying, Where ' s the party? Much to his surprise, the party was over and so he proceeded to burn many paths to the Ville during his ordeal on the Hill. Although an inveterate Sack Rat, Dorf could always he pi -kcd out at a juking party witli a certified date and a vestry key liy looking for the guy doing the most rocking. Jim, a well-traveled guy, who gained full respect through his unselfish dealings with his Brother Rats, and a hard worker, al va, s makes short hours pay off in large divi- dends. Good luck to a highly esteemed Brother Rat on his way to success. STl ' ART JOSEPH CROW Stu Shokt Hill.s, New Jersey Civil Engineering, Armor — Private 4, 1, Corporal 3, Sergeant ' 2; American Society of Civil Engineers; (ilcc Clui) 4, 3; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, i: iankee Club; Cross Country 4; Varsity Indoor and Outdoor Track 1, 3, i, Co-Captain 1; ' Athletic and Cadet Activities Committee 1; jNIonogram Club 4. 3, -2, 1; Officers of the (iuard Association. For the last four years, Stu has gained a reputation that has spread |iast I he limits of the Institute and across the state. Stu ' s stay at V.M.I, has been highlighted by his out- standing accomplishments both in the field of track and in the pursuit of lovely ladies. Although his success in the latter is still in doubt, his record in track leaves nothing to be desired. Co-Captain of the varsity track team, Stu has been a member of V.M.I. ' s mile-relay team that has set new records in Southern Conference Track. When Stu leaves the Institute, a little bit of each of us will go with him, as well as a little bit of V.M.I. All we can say is to remember his name, for he will be remembered above ' the multitude. All his Brother Rats join in wishing him the best (.f luck. 11AK in LACQUE CURLEE Harv VciHKTUWX, ViHGINl-i Phvsics, iTifantrv— Private 4. 1, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2, Ae ' ademiraUii Distiiuinixhed 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Diitms utJicJ Mi iun StiiJtiit: President, ( )thcers of the Guard ssoi i.i tion; Rat Basketball; Var.sitv Baseball 4, 3, Wuglit Lifting 2, 1; Tidewater Club 4, 3, -2, 1; Ameriran Institute of Physics 3, ' 2, 1; (ieneral Committee; IntrarauraK, Main Sinks Study Club 1 . From the murky depths of the Virginia quagmire emerged star-bearing Curlee, lifter of irons. During his first year here, Harv demonstrated that the Rat Line did nni have liiin ciDiiiilitily down by running along the 1...,,, ,.,„■ ■,i- i m cimIkiu rlothes during CCQ. Harv ' s nalui-.il ri]iio,il led Iniii to try his hand at the stripe game fur a lime, lie proved to Ije an able corporal. diiriiiL ' his Third Class Year. However, the following ycir ■Minieone slipped and made him a sergeant. But Height lifting and women proved more attractive to Harv than platoons and parades, and so the bar bells and the Belle of Baldwin saw more of him than the drill field. Not to be overlooked is one of Harvey ' s favorite pas- times — eating (so much so that he is known as the nightly closer of the mess hall). He is admired for diligent pursuit of his studies during the week, but also known to be able to raise hell on week ends. Now that his time of tribulation is over, Harv may be found in his boat on the waters surrounding his beloved Swampland. His ambition is to obtain a Corvette, tent, and, together with his irons and V.M.I, hay, to travel wherever fancy takes him. ' ii i ' - f ' ' - T™™- ' ' BOMB , ss? DENNIS WADE CURTIS Curt Hopewell, ' irginh Elootrical Engineering, Artillery— Private 4, •- ' , 1, Corporal 3; International Relations Club ' 2; Armed Forces Club 3, 3; Methodist Club 4; Otfiters of the Guard Association 1; Richmond Club 3, 2, 1. As one approaches the end of his college years, he has many fond memories of many good times. ' This is especially true in the case of Casanova, who has many special memories. Some of his most memorable extra curricular activities include scenes at the church and the lius station, and the lost weekend in Winchester. The? II be kept alive in the hearts of many a crcil (|ni|i. I hat gave his friends some Ihrir.vMlrlsliin. leadership, a Saturdav rlr,,p,,|is ,,r I., iplilied when the E- ' ng- Curti and -hi. siii,,!l .IuhI.,« •■ . night purs iiiiu hm .umI fn.lir m ili ton. His lead.T.liip al.lhly «as .a. clique voted liiTn section marclicr his ' First Class Year. .Vlthough Dennis is engaged in many activities, he has always worked hard, never neglecting his studies. His willingness to work and to help others guarantees fur him future success in whate er field he chooses. JONATHAN MYRICK DANIELS Jon Keene, New H. mi-shire English, Air Force— Private 4, 3, i, 1; Distinguished HVkj ' .v Willi Among Students in i,,.r.,h, V, (IIU, ■,.,■ ' ,,( III,. (Hiard t, I ' u. MIL ' t, Ciiitrrhin - Clllh ;lrv ;(, „• I ,i,l, ' l :i, •.•, Kx ' rhange r 1; (dee Club 4, 3, ' 2; Timmins Director i; R. E. Dixon English ' ' i -. President 1. An,r :,u .r, u,, s.Mllh.TII Amdem Anienv, ic Student 3, • , 1 II t;.llr„rs ,111,1 1 i,,li; ;lllk,■,• (III Edilnr Mum, . ' . K, III, ilia 1 Edit s,„l,lv -- ' . 1, D Th,: 1 nlilitar hisDixi r.- ,.n,v,,l:i X. u r,,lh-gi ' ha. hir c,,lleagui-.. III. .1 III, , ' liilK of the Engli; st for nectar of ,||,,.M|,IM.|, ' in a dank northern chine, li.n, ' !„■, nized. Eventually, admiral i,,ii iv.i.,, Jon ' s verbal ability and f.i, ilf ,,iiii tongue are renowned. Jon ' . mi.;i! i,il,| bean is rivalled only by his tliirst for knowledge. The wide range of his courses explodes the myth that an English major cannot dabble successfully in science, attested by his distinction in sideline investigations of biology and chemistry, as well as history. An occasional bout at the local mead halls restores the vigor required for the daily frenzy. His purj)oseful egoism is balanced by unfailing tact and generosity. For these qualities we admire him. JAMES WILLIAM DANIELS Bill Box Am, ViRGiNU Civil Engineering Regimental Serge; Engineers; Cadet Co-Captain 1 ; S, 1!)60; Air For e F . ir Force — Private 4, 1, Corporal 3, !it Major -2: American Socictv of Civil Vestrv; Varsitv Wrestling ' 4, 3, 2, llliiTH Conference 1.57-11,. Clianipion, ght Training Program; Regal Splendor In every class, some men are outstanding for their leadership and the respect they gain from their Brother Rats. Bill is definitely one of these men. Unswerving in his support of the class and the Institute, he has at the same time been able to take part in some of tlic best jokes played on the Institute over the la,st four years. Even though he has never turned down an opp,,rlnnity to baffle an O. C, he has probably, throughout his cadet- ship, maintained more respect from the administration than any man in the class. It is the truly e.xceptional person who can combine the traits of military bearing capability without being overly serious and deserting the troops when there is fun to be had. We ' ve found him to be a generous and helpful person, yho is always willing to help you out of a jam or spin a little Goldsboro philosophy for you. Success is a relative term, but if we mean in working with people, we know that Bill will be at the top, because of his dynamic personality and aljility to get the job done well. ■hill nK : V. M. I.   «aa Ba. gwvTr«i,.T - ,«s am : «KKH« EDGAR COUJNS DOI.KM AN, JR. Ed- CoLi ' Mnrs. (iKdiiciA Physics, liilMiiliy rri :ili ' K ( ' ..rpnnil ;!. SergiNiiil ■ i. Color Guard 1; i)ls1in,iuished Mihtiiri Stiiilnit: OHiicrs iil ' tile Guard Associatidii; Rat Swiiiiiiiirif;, Varsity Swim- ming i, 3, i; Glee Club 4, 3, ' 2, 1; American Institute of Physics; Recreation Room Committee 3; Secretary Recreation Committee -2, 1, Floor Committee 2, 1, Now that June is fast approaching and the time is drawing nigh when Ed will pack up for keeps and ae-eept the responsibilities of an Infantry officer, he will look around these old familiar walks and remember — remember the classes, the sports, the hops, a girl named April, the hard, grinding work and the pride in a job well done, but most of all he will remember the cadets — a thousand men just like himself who have lived and shared this same life and have become his friends. We who know him best realize lliat tliere is a very extraordinary thing that makes tliis man tick. His easy- going nature, his firmness in the courage of his coii i(tions aTtd his sincere belief in the fact that one wlm does iiis ticst has nothing to fear will see him far. CIIAHLI ' .S ALISON DiiKSCHER Pigmy ' iHCJiNiA Beach, X ' ikginia liio|og , Artill.ry— Private -f, - , 1, Corporal 3; Dcair.s llnnur List 3; ' arsity Cross Country 4, 3, i, 1; Varsity Indoor and Outdoor Track 4, 3, 2, 1; Tidewater CInii k 3, ' 2, President 1; Monogram Club 4. 3, ' 2, President 1: Cliairman of Ring Figure Committee 3; Virginia Academy Froni out of the s.vtiiiiig swamps of Tidewater caiiie :i sMiall but significant character called Pigmy. Being fleet of foot, this strange creature was soon captured and sent off to V.M.I, where he rose to towering heights in both the track and popularity fields. After shedding his primitive ways, he was seen at all juking events and stoop poop sessions. EI Pequeno Hombre ' s cheerful |n rsonality and sincere friendliness have made him a most .lr-.ir;il.le person to be around and has won him manv fn. ' iMl. mall classes. V niumg a more serious air at times, Alison has been ri ( ogmzed is an efhcient and dejiendable worker, never ■■lurking thi hirdest task or quitting one once started. Ill hi set Ills goal high in the medical profession, and It l 1 kii.iun lot that there is no possible way for him to miss 1 I BFAZLEY DIRRETTE, JR. Cowl oy FllAXKLIN, ' lUGINIA Mitliematu-., ir Force — Corporal 3, Private 4, -2, 1 ; Class President 3, 2, 1 Football 4, 3, 2, 1; Track 4, 3, -2, 1; All- Stite Track 3, ft kn ' i Who Among Students in Amerirari Unuer ittes and Colleges 1; Math Club; Tidewater Club; Monogram Club Do it ' has done lust that for the past four years and ht has done it well Be it on the athletic field, in class, or m his e tra curricular activities, Wyatt is an outstanding iminber of the class of ' 61. ith his election as Class President at the end of our I! it ear, the Cowboy became our leader. This ]i .Mti n h. h 1-, dis. h irgrd inn-,! ably, from the running of 1 111) h n «li. M «(■ wrrr riiirds, to keeping the |io( li ill I iliii- I III ii ' lali. Ill, I, i-i veen the new administra- tion md flu ( orps our First Class Year. The ball of hair ' didn ' t spend his entire cadi lship 111 the Commandant ' s office as a class officer, and twn pirsons who will assure you of this quite rca lily are I inches McKimia and Cormack. Under the watchful I igle s e t, itt has pla.yed three years of varsity fool- inll as both hallbuk and end. lettering at both positions. On the cinders, both iiKfoors and outdoors, the Cowboy las been a er hiu quarter-miler, making first-string on the 1I-State team his Third Cla.ss Year. No matter how we, his Brother Rats, have come to know this gentleman from Franklin, be it as athlete, class officer, or friend, we are sure of two things — that a person such as AN ' yatt cannot help init be -erv siici-cssfiil ill future endeavors ' We shall miss you, lirothcr lial. yTT BOMB en -.1 ■ll ■( ' o 1 ;Mlr Ir.l Inn SuC 1 tiR , hi . tlli Hr 111.0 ■it uf ll k. Ace PAUL LEE EVERETT, III Lee Suffolk, Virginia Civil Engineering, Artillery — Private 4, ' 2, 1, Corporal 3; Officers of tlie Guard Association 1; American Societv of Civil Engineers 3, 2. 1; Tidewater Club 4, 3, 3, 1; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, -2, 1; Baptist Student I ' nion 4; Little Gym Committee. The Ace or Speedy, as lie i .illrd i..ii;il ' ly known by his Brother Rats, has always b ( n ;im Old ( ' nips [iian and gung-ho V.M.I. A believer in l ' iiio tliiiiL: riiilit ami thoroughly, lie has been known to spend many hours at exciting late study and to count a few Z ' s now and then. His numerous tales of adventure in the caves with the summer school troops liavc always been enjovment to mariv nl his F rollirr Hals, had their doubts. ' Although V.M.I, hasn ' too much, he met iiis downlall, b.-loiv runiin- folk, in the fonn of a vrrv uu- - y uvj la ! - Peanut Capital. Ili- rliin.n.A at IkmhUmi enthusiasm, and hi L ' o.-d |KT-MMali( - ill tal Rat of 61 far down the roa.l of sucrcss. Be DONALD R. FANG Tooth Arlington ' , Virginia Civil Engineering, Armor — Private 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Company Clerk 1; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1, Armed Forces Club 1; Cadet Waiter ' 2, 1; Di.s-iing} ished Military Student: Officers of the Guard Association; Cross Country 4; Barracks Cocktail Club. Fang ' s reason for coming to V.M.L was the same as that of many of his classmates — he didn ' t have sense enough to go somewhere else. Most of us recall that during his Rat Year, Fang achieved a double measure of fame; first, he became the most proficient orange liurler in barracks, and second, he had the honor of having the liarracks ' dog carry his name. Don makes excellent grades and, judging from his D.M.S., he must even waste a bit of time studying Military Science. Occasionally, Tlie Tooth has Iain down his FM-61 and traveled to Charlottesville or Washington to indulge in some hell-raising activities there. We wish liiiu and his wife-to-lje (if he ever finds one wlio likes to travel) the best of luck. FLOYD RANDOLPH FARLEIGH Booty Portsmouth, Virginia English, United States Marine Corps — Private 4, 1, Corporal 3, Sergeant -2; Platoon Leaders Course; Rat Basketball; Varsity Basketball 3; Varsity Tennis 4, 3. ' 2, Captain 1; Monogram Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, 1; Wesley Foundation 4, 3; Cadet Staff 4, 3; Litra- murals 4, 3, 2, 1, Manager 1; Cadet Waiter 1; Glee Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Conii)any Clerk 1; Key Club; French Club 2, President . Although Booty isn ' t the tallest n isn ' t the smallest either. f, t - |us| with big ears. Don ' t let this |,h ,i,, anvbodv, because he is a Manni . . simplv br. ' au.sr hr i.s an Kn-lisl, ,,i intcllrrtuals rn.M, Sr,(|,„i Fiv. W r ■ hrlnrr(L,s,;M|s uhirh hrand ' for. I in our class, he he is a dwelf scription deceive s one of the elite an.l nur n - hr nrvrr U,V ' jr |1,.. Ith. He is a kuouu -juker- and i. aluay. the hh of a parly. Not only is he a tine tennis player, but he also has led the D Company teams to many victories. The Fonk always inspired everybody with his warm heart and friendly smile. We shall remember this jovial and sincere person as an everlasting acquaintance and frien L ; c V. M. I. niOXXIS SAIITII KKIiKIiKK, .IR. ' •Dniriy ' Oceana, Viiiginia Electrical Engineering, Armor — Privnti- i, 3, ' , ' . I; l{;il Swimming; Amaturc Radio Club 3, i. President I: Inlni- murals 4, 3; Cadet Waiter I: Barracks Sduud Tcehnicinn 1 ; American Institute of Electrical Engineers -2, 1. Though Dennis had every desire to get a college eiln- cation, he realized shortly after entering the arch as a Tidewater Hat that he was not at a college. The tirst couple of years lie tried vainly to alleviate this miscon- ception with frequent visits to Sem. For a while, it was hard to say whether he attended V.M.I, or Sem. And then, seeing some of his Sem Spectacular.s, it was still hard to tell what he was doing. However, in his Second Class ear, for reasons unknown, he severed relations with the Sem and settled d iwn to some serious work, shattering the hearts and hopes of I 1m i-.- s|;i IioticiI on The Rock. The cjuiet, res| hM.- allilnde which Dennis possesses will carry him far ;ind Nlionld make him quite successful in his chosen liehl.. fen. lea vor. CHARLES ALBERT FIXXK.AX, ,JR. Charlie C1IAKLOTTE.SVILLK, ViKGISIA Civil Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Rat F ' ootball; Judo Team 4, 3; Armed Forces Club 3; Newman Club 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Intramural football ' 2; Fire Fighter 3: American Society of Civil Engineers 3, -2,1. Charlie came to V.M.I, from that great metropolis of Charlottesville, and immediately began to become one of the most popular guys in his class. During his one year leave of absence, Charlie was the pride of VEPCO truck No. 3810. However, the steam heat in barracks was more inviting then the gas heater in the back of the truck, .so he returned to the warmth of the Institute. In personality and wit, The Finn can ' t be beat. His personality has gained many new friends for him at .M.I. and it siioidil contiTuie to do so, helping tomaki- his life happy an. I i- i iit- ful. WILLIAM SHRV FOCT Fuzz Fhedehick, Mauvt.ani) Civil Engineering, Corps of Engineers — Pri -ate 4, 3, ' 2, Guidon Bearer, C Company 1, Otficers of the Guard . ssociation; Rat Track; Intranniral Track; Baptist Stu- dent Union; American Society of Civil Engineers; Little Gym Committee. . nytime you might want aid, whether financial or scho- lastic, you could always count on it from Fuzz. Of course, this would be feasible only it you could catch him out of his sack. A real private at heart and a staunch supporter of C Company, Fuzz considered himself to be the best haymaker at V.M.I. The effort which he put into making up his hay is proof positive of this tact. Tho ' iiater hives hath no man more than Fuzz. The one whirl] nl. . ' s rd linn for almost four years from witliin the walls of r,.H ■...,,. M:,ryland, was of course a girl. The other was cars. I ' li. Iiiim ,,„ nt in Florida with his Brother Rats will never l,i Imi:..,,m. ,, I ,y Fuzz or those he was with. .Al- ways a eonsi H rilKMiv worker. Fuzz has ne ' er ceased to lily to g.-t in his sack time, . and still conieout with crv ith amaze evcryo have his troubles itl good grades. To Fuzz, our shakos are off. BOMB ' ■ : EDWIN FIROVED FOX, ,TR. Cubby Frederick, Maryland Ci il Engineering, Armor — Private i. Corporal 3, Sergeant J, 1st Lieutenant 1; Fencing 4, 3; Glee Clnl) ' 2. 1; Little Gym Committee; Westminster Fellowship -1, 3; American Society of Civil Engineers. Before Cubby ever saw V.M.I., he said ' veni, vidi, vici, and that he did. His big flashy smile could always be seen across his beaming little face, and he was always ready to help anyone that was in need. He worked hard for his weekends, so that he could hit that long hard road home to Marvland to see his latest little lover. Fort Knox felt his wrath, but he decided In after all. AVhether it was wit li :i -If always at his best, but tlu- ln l v liim. The trip to Florida witli .-.urn will always hold close to his heart, A hner Brother Rat has never c (ildicr . lie ..fill.-, Un.lh. r Hats, lu HARRISON LE 1S FRIDLEY Frid Covington, Virginia BidliiLiv, . rtillerv— Corporal 3, Sergeant ' 2, ' 2nd Lieutenant l;.Fn,li.Tr:Mii K ' :i, i-l:inl Allili-tir Trainer :t. 2; Melh..- ,|i l I hiK I. lull:, II, mil vMiiiiiiliii; k I ' liior (Mininiltee 3. •2; ri.,IMII. I ,,1 II. Ml ( ..lllllllHrr I. . ri lllin .1, .;; Chill -1, 3, -2, 1; ii-nila .V.a.leliix ..1 Selen. e 3. 2, 1. -Xati.ilial Speleo- logical Society ' 2, I. V.M.I, was honored when the citizens of Covington loaned their pride and joy, Harrison, for four years! . fter learning how to put eighteen wrinkles in his determined chin, Harrison headed straight for the biology building to add to his already extensive knowledge in natural sciences. Since then, his work in biology and chemistry ha c faceil him in the direction of a career in one of medicine ' . ' allicil ranches Bill 111 iiing the midnight oil has not kept Harrison from ; share of fun. Witness his active service on the mittee and social events, public and private. il ' lii rill choose. And he must ha ' e had some siiiii--. ' fairer sex — his mailbox has forgotten what dust Harrison will long be remembered by the Ins his Brother Rats, watch with confidence as he iiiiikc his mark among men. titntc. We, out t(l SEATON BLOODWORTH FUL(;IU M Seaton Richmond, Virginia English, . rmor — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant -2. x ' lid Lieutenant 1; Glee Club Accompanist 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Chapel Organist 3, -2, 1; Riclunond Club 4, 3. ' 2, 1; Religous Coun- cil 3, i, 1; Westminster Fellowslii] 4, 3, -2, 1; Virginia . cademy of Science 3. Seaton found, when he arrived at the pleasant abode. that there were not only few pleasantries about it, but thai also its reseiiililaiices to ' an abode worthy of inllabitance by a iiorntal, li:il,in,c,| Imil ' UsI, ma lor were remote. How-ever, the lirl|iii, I, an, I ,il 111- ,l k, ' and extensions therefrom) lirou lil liiiii ll,r,,ii,ili Ills lial War and set him on the rose- pclalcil path toward happier days as a Glee Club member. Mure lliaii just a member, Seaton has since his Rat Year ]pi-rl ' nriiicd as the Glee Club ' s accompanist and faithful siippiirirr, «illiimt whom the club would not have survived so  , ' ll III, ' , I iam;r of directors. Scalon ' iiiii iral influence has been felt each Sunday by the Corps  hen he donates his skill at the organ, helping so much to convert J. M. Hall into a Cadet Chapel. The Corps of 1!I3« donated the organ to the Institute, but perhaps without Seaton, this donation would never have been appreciated, for it was his talent that made such a donation a valuable addition to the Corps ' s musical life. Seaton has undoubtedly left his mark on V.M.I, and can feel with just pride that he has accomplished much that his Brother IJals look upon with envy and joint pride. To wish you success, Seaton, would be unnecessary for you will make a success of your life whether it be in music or some other field, but we can wish that God be with you. V. M. I. CIIAIil.KS llAKOI.n iri.l.KI! ■■Chazz POHTSMOUTH, VlliGINIA EU ' clri.al Kiif iiiciTinn;, Air Force— Private 4, J, 1, ( ' ..rpmal a; ( )Hi(vi-s of tlio Cuai-a Assopiatii.ii; Tiilewator Cliil, K ;i. ' . . 1; Arrncl Ki.nvs Clul, . :i, 1; WVslov Fcmn,lati..ii i. ;i, ' 2, 1 : Cadd Stair 4. ;i; Intra. mirals -t, 3, - ' , 1 ; Ca.k-t WaitiT 3, ' . ' , 1 1 Aiiiericaii Iiustiluti ' iit Klfctrical Kiigiiu ' ers i, 1. If aiivoTU ' ever said Portsmciutli, Va., liarl iiotliiim to ollVr the world liut tlic Norfolk Navv Yard, thev hadn ' t met onr Bn.thirliat, Charlie Fuller. Chazz, as he is affectionately called li.v hisO.C.A. liuddies, is often seen going from the IvK. lah to tiie mess hall to wait tables. Charlie is always seen around barracks with his golden smile and happy-go-lucky grin. He was originnllv known as one of the F Company boy-. l,nl . ,r ,■,„„■-,■ ili;il «a ill the Old Corps. Al Irr L ' i:h!ii:it hHi. ( ' Ii;i |il,iiis to go to w ' ork in his dyna- iiiir lirM Ml ,lr, hh :,l ,.| lu I II. , 11 lis; ' , and we all know he ' ll lliakr lllr 111..-.! ..I ulial.-M-l ' lir dues. Cood luck to VOU now and ni lli.-lnlinr, l{r,,l li.-r liat ( ' hazz. JOIIX PHILLIP CAXGEMI John Petersburg, Virginu ' i il Kiigiiieering, Air Force — Pri ' ate 4. S, ' 2; . merican Societv i.r Civil Kngineers 3, 2; Internati.inal lirlations Clul)4; liaptist Stn.lent Union 4, iiCad.l Wnl. i .•.Swim- ming Team -, ■. lii.hiiiond Club 4; Tri-Cilv ( hil, -, Inlra- nun-als 3; Armed Forces Club 4, 2; AVIicdus Dealers Association 3, 2. Big John came to V.M.I, as a yonng, shy little Rat. It wa-n ' l iiiMic llian a matter of ia s Iiowcxit, iH rcnv the w.iimIciI 1,1 inlliiciice of V.M.I, hit hiiii and ln,,k tins sliviie.ss a«a All,, Im II, g caught and illi ' d dn« II Inr .Irillmg the sl ..|, laiiihiis, Cangrenc decidcil In lake to other than niihtarv wavs of succeeding at the Institute. After missing his Thinl Class Year, John returned to V.M.I, with gung- ho education i leas in mind. Hani study during the week ga e The Big G many joyous weekends. From all the time spent Iti parties, studies, and his wheeling-dealing enterprises, this businessman and maneuverer can certainly be called a great ( lil Corps cadet who will certainly succeed • H Y- (.roRt.I lIMilHWII HVI1 (. RRIS()X, IT IldlN llMI (T tN nrL W RE Histor Intintr — Pn ate 4 2 1, Corporal 3 Officers of tia Guard ssocntion Fenfuig 4 3 2 Ciptiui 1; Pnb- lhit Manager Polo leim 2 Intennti.anl Rehtions Club i 2 1 Vimcd I-ou.s ( hib 4 ! ' 1 mt, ibiirv Cliib 4 3 2 1 UnsinissStitf Ruiq I iqi,,, l,i,u ,n lb,|,,iiid I I ( oniniittii ' Ruigir ( pun ' s. .thai 111 t ! I 1 Sini.ln M,,nim, BlRkoulSo, Rt 3 - ' f;I!cgal Spl,i„l„rl It IS lulius ( Ksir who Is c|uoted as s mg I came, I siw Iconqutud Halej hke Caesar is an organizer and entoritr ill rolled into one (no relation to the Mafial. Vlthou h M sonutmKs wondir which w i his (onqiiests Willi, id linn Ills dMht t.isizi np isilnill.ii in. I plan his stru . hisk, pt hini ..n, st, p ilu i.l .,1 tl,. In-litnl.. these Iiist t.. ir M lis III tin lidus he issumLs tin lule of a (ntltniin ind i dKr His rt id -made solution to situa- tions is Ml right Utsthiow on It ' R(iiiUrunto( 11 sir tint which IS Caesar s If Haley w ints ainthing bid enough, he is capable of moving heaven and earth to get it. His persuasive personality and commanding iiiamier, coupled with his willingness to help, has made him well-known and liked by his Brother Rats. No matter wdiat summit you raise your standard on, we know you, Haley, will make a success of it. -V 7 BOMB WILLIAM HI SSKLI. (ilHUIXGS ■■Hill BaVSIDE, VlliGI.N ' lA Civil Engineeriiif;, Air Force — Private ' . 3, ' 2, 1; Olliccrs of tlie Guard Association; Rat Cross Couiitrv; Imli.or ■Prack 4; Intramurals: Track 3, i, 1, Footl.all 1. Basketball 1, Softball 1; Tidewater Club; Armed Fur is Cluli; American Society of Civil Engineers; Hop and Flour Connnittee; liuidon Bearer, A Company. Bill ll.at IV itta lluil lir.lo the s. no niat- lir li;|. ullllral V.M.I. r nilr. -Lll.,. Ilnwcvcr, rvlaliun.--lnpuillr ' tlie iitly turned his talents lys of devising trips to One desire has existed conslanl -triviii- fur prrl ' .. terhou l;n-.M, .iii.ill I ' .ii Kai.icl inu.l,|„rlr, ,  , hasnolhiiulere.lllK|,.rl,, girl, Joyce. In fart, lir toward perfecting niaii m Fredericksburg, where ■ ' tl Bill has proven his strong ability to work hard ami l( accomplish much. We feel certain that he will tiiid inmi success in any endeavor he may undertake in life. RAINE MICHAUX GILBERT Raine Faihfax, Virginia I ' hvsics, Artillers — Private i. 3, i, 1; Rat Swimming; Va ' rsitv Swinnning 3, i, 1; Dislitigiii.- hed iliUlarii Stndciil: Distin ' i iilxhnl Anulcmic Student i: American Institute of Physics 3, -2, 1; Catholic Choir 4, 3, -2, 1; G.C. All-Star. n Army brat from Fairfax, Raine entered V.M.I, for the first time ju.st as ignorant of its somewhat different ways as any other wide-eyed matriculant in September ' 57, and, like those of us who are still here to read this, he managed to survive his Rat Year relatively unscathed. Throughout his eadetship, Raine has demonsi rated qualities which many of us must secretly envy. ' J ' lie Ire- quent storms and rough roads of cadet life hav able l .,li luil, his Ir pur; III Ml 1,1 dele I ' Ml ,,.;hI ,1 [ u-v IhI.I. Ih IIk en on the swini- f), he has risen from life done e.veeptloliall.v «ell. Ranie li,.l , stars, but in the four years that he lu ming team (an accomplishment in itsc a position of almost complete inexperience to become a letterman and an integral part of the squad. The intelli- gent, conscientious manner with which he approaches a job, his wry humor, and his artistic talents have stood him in good stead in the past and will do so in the future. What with his being a quiet man, you may not immediately notice Raine Gilbert, but once you do, you won ' t soon forget him. PAUL JOSEPH GOLDMAN Fattest Gun in the West Alexandria, Virginia Historv, Armor — Private 4, 3, ' 2, 1 ; Fencing Team 3, i, 1 ; Washington Club 4, 3, ' 2, 1 ; Yankee Club 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Armed Forces Club 1; Key Club 1; Jewish Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Reli- gious Council 3; 1961 Ring Figure Committee 2; Honor Tank Troop ■2, 1; B Company Intramurals 4, 3, 2, 1. On the fateful Hth day of September 1957, the •■Regi- mental Rabbi found himself a home witliin llie dull yellow walls of The Prison. He immediately jc.iiieil up with that Section Three Gang and donated his ten deficient hours for dues. He returned in his TliinI Cl.i.ss Y ' ear and became member in good stainliiig nl Blake s Blacksburg Raiders, Inc. BetweiMi his intinile parly trips to Washington he found lime fi.r -liidii ' .md erased his Rat deficiencies. Having dr-i-iie.l lli, rl:, . emblem, he returned to the Institute in his Secoml ( lasN r:ir, after a hard summer behind the grill, and helped design the class ring. Besides being the manager of Club 236, he was also a front row member of the TV Club. After dis- tinguishing himself at Summer Camp, he returned to the Institute with his sights set on good grades, graduation, and the wildest wedding ever. So now, good-by and good luck Brother Rat. V. M. I. Ill (111 I ' osTKi! (.(iri.D ' riKiin ' i;. .in. ' Mdliiiiiy WaHKICNTON, ' ll«iIM Hii.l,ii;v, Iiilaiitrv— Private i, it, 1, Sci .;c:iiil ' - ' , Ollirrrs ,,r 111. ' (liKinl Ass,„iati.Mi; Rat liaskrllMll i: lYMuiis •. ' , 1; AriMf.! Fcrcus Clul. ' 2; IiitcTiiati.Mial liclaticiis Cluh ■, , 1; WeshiiiiistiT I ' Vllewsliip k A.hcrlisiiif; Slalf, The Hoaih l, a-, AdvertisiiiK Stair, The I.M.I, fmid •, ' , 1; Intramural Basketball, Footliall. Sottliall t. It, -i, 1; ir-ninia A.a.l.riry ot Science 2, 1. The liest word t(i describe Jolnmy is personality. One ril ' the Iricndliesl j, ' uys in barracks, Goldie has many last- ing friends on all four stoops. The fish will definitely be remembered as one ot the holey fatigue set wiro spent many an hour working in the biology l uildirig and also on the basketball court. As an atlrlete. ' Ire displayed trenrerr- dorrs sportsmanship and was always a tierce competitor. . llli iirglr taking part in quite a few activities, he has irraii.-igeil to improve academically with each succeeding year. Since success and happiness have been typical of Johnny for four years at. V.M.I., we are certain that he will lie happy and successful in any field, whether it be pliarmacy, ilentistry, or hospital adiiririistralion. We wish I ' at arid him the best always. FRANK EVERETT (iR.WSOX, III Tex R. DFOIiD, VlUCINI.V Riologv, Irilarrtr — Private i, ' 2, 1, Corporal 3; Othrer-s c the Guard Association; Rat Baskcl ball; X.rrsilv Haselw i, 3, ' 2; Southwest Virginia Cluli; l.l.c ( bil. . 3 ' ; Adverti ing Staff of The Bo.mb; lutrarnirrnl Eooll.all, Soflbal Volleyball, Basketball; Crripaiiy D Intranrnn Representative; Hop and E ' loor (niriiriitlc-e 1. lis f rnk (Iravsnn r rvri,:n,-,d I,,, ir bhi.k lil-h I. It ,,r 111. est Vi U;r.ll..nl greats. Although he often said that he hated every riioriieiil he had ever spent in Lexington, he secretly liked I he Spar- tan military life (as contrasted w ' ith the carefree exislerin. of a college student). Frank has done well each year of his cadetship, and has proved to be an excellent student (even though he doi-sn ' t si-.-iri lo Horrv r cessivelv when exam period rolls around), lie lia d...H- , .pially  ,n ' in athletics at V.M.I. , participat- iiii; rrrll. ill the iiitrariinral program, arrd becoming arr onlstanilirig second lia.seirran for the Big Red. Frank, bi ' irig one of the few people in barracks who can be a success at airything, has accomplished at V.M.I, what others have strived to do. We are sure the future will bearout these claims. EOITTS ANDREW CRAZI ' LIS Lou South Boston, M. s.s. chl.setts I iectrical Engineering, Armor — Private 4, Corporal 3, Supply Sergeant 2, 1st Lieutenant 1; J.V. Riffe Team i. Aiuerican Institute of Electrical Engineers, 4, 3, ' 2, 1 ; International Relations Club 2, 1; Armed Forces Cbrli 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Yankee Club 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Distinguished Milifan Siiideiit; Who ' s Who Among Students in American College. ' and Vnirersilies. Cadet Waiter 3, ' 2. Head Waiter 1. Lithuairia ' s contribution to V.M I ■ rious, determined cadet, whose lea L ' re quick to be noticed In ' his lii Tellinered to millf ' nrv 1,1,. I, in tl fornr of p eapahihtie Hats aird hi sup are th( m1 . , J ,■,!, M ll,;ll I.I I. Li J . M I I ' lii I riia.l Man girts his roommates found him burning the mii night oil over an electronics experiment or transruissin lines problem. Even with crowdirrg 36 hours into a •24-hoi day, Lou found time for his favorite forms of relaxation — good cup of coffee, a cigarette, and some good Gyps rrmsic. When the army fields its crop of new 2nd Johns this rlune, Lou is a sur-e bet to lie on top. His Brother Rat join in wishing him the best of luck iir his career as :r regul; officer of the United States Army. BOMB : - r — 7T ■ GERALD FRANCIS CROCAX Jerry Hamptox, Virginia Eiiflish, Infantry— Private i, 3, 2, ind Lieutenant 1; Track 4, 3, ' 2, Head Manager 1; Cross Country Manager 2, 1; Newman Club 4; Recorder, General and Executive Committees 1; Intramural Softball ■2, 1; Monogram Min- strel ' ■2; Shower Singer 4, 3, 2, 1. From the swamps of Tidewater, Jerry emerged and entered into a new and imposing atmosphere. Donning the typical grey, he tucked his chin in and pulled his shoulders down-in-back to become a rodent in the growing year, a semi-private in the knowing year, a private in the antici- pating year, and a proud lieutenant in tli ' aiixiiuis year. A regular member of the Sunday afttri n l,r iiigton-to- B.V. taxi service, Jerry was slowed d.iwn -.unirw hat by a pert young miss from the land of the North. A cool leader, a keen follower, and a fine friend, these, all wrapped into one, are the attributes that will end up serving — you guessed it — The Nance, Uncle Sam, and Mutual Funds. Wll.Ll.VM RUSSELL JOSEPH HAEBERLEIX Haeb Bear Havertown, Pennsylvania BioI,)gv, Infantr — Private 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Football 4, 3, i, 1 ; rcstlnig 4: Yankee Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Newman Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Intrainurals: Volleyball 3, 2, 1; Softball 4, 3, 2, 1. Four years ago, when Big Hill Ilnrlnrlcin came down to the Valley of Virginia from I ' l iiii U niia, things at the old Institute began to change iiliiiii-l .il Mnrc. Not only did Haeb prove himself on the fcuilmll li. Kl, he also is just about the greatest guy in barnn k- Im . ihcr with his twin and roommate Lou Shuba, the Ih I ihcm have struck terror in the hearts of opposing linemen for the past three years. Bill ' s major is Biology, and many are the nights you ' ll see him down in Doc ' s building burning the midnight oil. He is a gu - CN ' eryoiLC likes for what he really is — a good- hving, clean-cut, generous Christian l.oy. The best of the , best for vou in the future. Brother Rat Bill. WILLIAM WENDELL IIALA TheBig-H Monroe, New York English, . nnnr-Privatc 4. 1, Corporal 3, Snpi)lv Sergeant 2; Ral S« iiniiiin-; Tr;,rk ;i; Sne.vr t, 3; Inlranuirals t, 3. 2, 1; Spoli- h,.ni..r. IM.L fn.hi l. 1; Ollieers ,,f the Guard Association; .V.ssistanl Guidon Bearer, Band Company; Honor Tank Platoon; Y ' ankee Club 4, 3, 2, Secretary 1; Ski Club; French Club; V.M.I. Commanders 2, 1. The Big-H came rocking down from the fair state of New Y ' ork with ideas of setting the world on fire, but due to certain restrictions imposed by Y ' e Ole Institute, his plans were slightly curtailed. Bill started out with all intentions of becoming an AU-American, but the military soon caught his eye and he rose quickly through the ranks. His interest in sports did not die out, however, for he soon became an active member of Band Company ' s intramural teams. This interest also led to the position of Sports Editor for the Cadet. In addition. Bill plays a mean sax in the Commanders, and has found time to participate in various organizations as w ' ell as maintain a good academic standing. Bill has always had the ability to get along well with everyone, and is a valuable asset to any party. His con- sideration and cooperation have won the respect of all who ha •e known him, and he will always be remembered by tlie Institute and his Brother Rats. V. M. I. RAYMOND .lOSKI ' H IIAM.KIX ■M(.h Washington, I). ( ' . Ili l..r.v. Armor— Private i, 3, 2, 1; U:il WrcstliTig; Ollicors .il llir (hiard Association; WasliiiifitoTi Club 4, ;J, ' J, 1; lutuniational Relations Club ' 2, 1 ; Xewman Club i. 3, ' . ' , 1 ; Cudel Staff ' 2, 1 ; Intramurals 4, 3, -2, 1 ; Floor Committee ' 2, 1 On that historic day in September, Ray weighed in at 185. Throughout his entire cadetship he has been plague i by two ambitions: one was to lose weight and the other to make money. Somehow — vet maybe not so mirarnlouslv al ' tcr all— .Tob ' .s monev makfng .sclie ' nies prnv. .Imi. , , . Muljas illu.-itnited bv his more (lian adcf|Ualr li.nMlliiiij -t l,i:,i,krts his senior vear. H..wever. Hav has n..l b.,,, :,, .„, , r. lul in his other ticl.lsof.-iideav.ir- su.-lla ll.e Kasler l ' aneanl his Third Class Yr:,,- .md Ins HelbknoHn hair shirt. Ray will long be renicniliincil by (il. Wil li ins line background and heritage, how can he miss. DAVID VINCENT HAHBACII Dave Re. ding, PENN.syi.v. Ni. Civil Engineering, Armor — Private 4, Corporal 3, Serg ' ;int ' 2, Captain, C Company 1; Judo Team 4; Yankee ( Inb 4, 3, Vice-President ' 2, 1; Canterbury Club 4; (dee (Inb 4, 3, ' ■2, 1, Business Manager 1; American Society ol ' Ci ' il Engineers 3, 2, 1; Intramurals 4, 2; Archeology Club 4; Little Gym Committee 2. When Dave arrived from the Pretzel Capital of the World, he set his sights on many goals, one of which was being Commander of Charlie Company. Although there wm- times he was set bnck a peg or two, his Pennsyh ' ania Dnicli Dctcrnhn.illon w ,uld not let him sway from this goal. When his First Class Vi-ar rolled around, Dave found four well-earnetl strii cs on his coatee. Nobody in the Corps can match Dave for singing ca- dences, and especially his Heels, Heels, Heels! It all b ' gan when Captain Pearce asked his star baritone to sing the .a.lcncc in The Military Medley for the Glee Club. Tins lie did bel ' ore many audiences, including President Dwighl D.Eisenhower. . s far as the future is concerned, n(. n)ie will deiij- that w hatcver Dave ' s goals may be, he is (Tiiam tn attain llieni. THOMAS EDGAR HAliMA Tommy AuI INGTON, Vll{GI.NI. HLstory, Armor — Private 4, 3, 1, Sergeant 2 Y ' mkn ( lub 3; International Relations Club 3, Social Comnntt i 2. Vice-President 1, Social Director 1 ; IntcrnatniTi d Ri 1 itioiis Club Debatini; Tram I ; CoinniaiHl. ' r ' s Orel,, sti i I nri il Foivcs Club :i, •. ' ; ,-unian Clul. t. .i. ■- ' linu I uui. labTary Staff - ' ; IrilfamuralTra.k t; Olliccls ..I tli( (.uird A.s.sociation; Corps Food Represent;! five 1 Honoi I ink Platoon 2; Some Television 3; IriHnite Tele iMon ' o Television 1 ; Penalty Tours 4, 1 ; Key Club 1. The Barrack ' s Lawyer entered Limits Gates in the Fall of 1957, with a vague idea of what w ' as in store for him, but was still rather surprised. Ne ' er one to let anvthing get the best of him, Tom persevcre.l through the Ra ' t Line with its resurrections and straining sessions on the third stoop while always keeping his spirits high. After making his way through Rat chemistry and fundamentals of math, h e found himself near the top of the history curriculum in his Third Class Year. Always a familiar face at any party between Washington and Ohio ' s Kent State, Tom never let his studies come second. Tom will always be remembered for his faith in friend- ships — old and new. There is no douI)t in anyone ' s mind that Tom will be a .success in his pursuit of a law digrcc and t he career which follows it. C BOMB 4 - K : . L _ JAMES LEE HARRISON The Noot Cleveland, Ohio Civil Engineering, Artillery — Private 4, 8, i, 1; American Society of Ci ' ii Engineers; Wrestling 4; Weight Lifting 4, 3, 2y 1; Yankee Club; Officers of the (iuanl Association; Daytona Beach Club. Leaving the barren and frozen North, Jim found himself in Lexington and, luckily, decitled to stay awhile. It is also to our benefit that he wasn ' t painted pink and sold as a fiamingo during Spring furlough. Sinrc liir l- liiri la land- scape is o ' errun with wildfowl, we wouhi r( i i:iiiil niiss his friendship and warm personality wlmli lus Ik come a permanent tixtiirc in barracks the pn l i..i]r xr.ir,-.. Con- stantly i.rin- ll;, ,. ,■,l ni ..crli,,,, n,,ik , - ' riu Nuot still managcj Im mva.lr ■ ' kiMUM, , 1:, lili l.niriiN lli:it cater only to the clilr, ..t an iik-al sc.lilirr in lu- i-yi-, ,.r-2- -5 (or certain Tac Officers), one couldn ' t ask for a better Brotlier Rat. Jim will go far in the outside world, and although he has always been the first to leave this place on weeken l or furlough, lie will no doubt be among IIlc Hrst to return for class reunions. JOSEPH LYNN HAKTFOIil) Lynn W. TEiiTOWN, New ' ijkk Civil Engineering, Artillery — Private 4, Corporal 3, Ser- geant i, 2nd Lieutenant 1; Tennis Team 4, 3, 2, 1; Ameri- can Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1 ; Glee Club 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Little Gym Committee 2; Yankee Club 4, 3, 2, 1; West- minster Fellowship 4; Civil War Club 2. The Little Man stole quirtlv into V.M.T. from Yan- kee Land that nevcr-l.i-l,,.-f,ir ,,ll,ii ,l:i - in S,-plcnil er 1957. But alas, Lynn rc.illy ,rr:t r.mi.Mi.s Ins Third Class Y ' ear. Those many lumrs oxer Ihr Kiwi can paid off, and Corporal Hartford became the terror of the third stoop. To all his Brother Rats, he is quite the guy, and what young lady could e ' er resist that infectious smile he wears so well. ' As a Civil Engineer, Lynn struggled through man, a course with the rest of the slide rule boys. Aside from all the studies and the military, he also found time to be one of the stalwarts of the Glee Club and to have a position on the varsity tennis team. After graduation and liis two-year army hitch, Lynn will no doubt be a success in whatc er field of civil engineering he may practi c. ' lio knows, he may someday be a partner in a successful engineering tirm. RICHARD ALLEN HARTMAN Dick D. NV1LLE, PenNSYLV. NL Civil Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, 2, 1, Corporal 3; Football 4; Swimming 2, 1; . rmed Forces Club 4, 3; Baptist Student Union 2, 1; Religious Council 1; National Speleological Society 2, 1; American Society of Civil Engi- neers 3, 2, 1. The day Dick left the hills of Pennsylvania, V.M.I, 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 simply for the return. When he ' s not in the sack or trying to outguess the civil engineering in- structors, he ' s usually found plotting to get away from the Institute for a weekend. Before pulling his time in the Air Force, Dick plans to be an integral part in a little company in Baltimore, Mary- land. With his pleasant smile and great personality, Dick will find success in every walk of life. V. M. I. (•apt ' ' ' Di.sl, Vice- 4,3, Atlili JOHN HATTI.K IIASI.AM, II •■BiiUU ' St. Peteusbuhg, Fi.iiiuDA Arlillcry— Private t, ( ' , r|,..rul :), B:ittali..ii M:ii(ir, ReginuMital ()|)iTatii ii.s ScTticaiit v!, (S-1) 1; DisliiHiiilsheit Arademic Sliiilnil :i ; ngiiishcd Militani Student: Whn ' s Who Amni„i Stu- i,i An„Ti,c,n CnlieQcx and rnii ' frsities: (llee Club ;i, -i. I ' rcsidc ' Tit I; Honor Courl 1; Intramural Softball i, 1 ; Cliairrnan, Riiij, ' Fii urc lti ' itations Committt ' t ' ' ■I; Hie and Cadet Activities Coiiiiiiittee 1. is noiirliu-lcss Irui- thai ■s. Battle is liviii;j tall in stature, he i iihly an.l acconiplish- lUM.I on this pa-e i leeds lurther recof;ni- ■ant, is the fact that sful at V.M.I, «hih As trite as the saying nia - he, it good things come in small pack proof of this adage for, if he is n certainly one of our biggest men in inents. Tlie list of his accomplishment suthcient proof of his ability. Wli; Battle has managed to be so sue olfending few, amassing a great number of friends, and ai- tpiiring the repsect and admiration of all his fellow cadets. His niari ' responsibilities have never prevented Battle from being the cheerful and dependable solace that his Brother Rats ha ' e come to appreciate through these four years. Respect, success, and happiness don ' t merely happen; they are earned. Battle ' s firm, C|uiet manner, coupled uith his clear mind, provide the assurance that he will gain these prizes in the future just as he has while a member of the Corps of Cadets. .MAWVKl.l, LKK IIAYDOX Mac Weems, VinGiNi. Mathematics, Artiller — Private 4, 3, ' i, 1; Officers of the (iuard Association; Westminster K-llowship 4; Intranmral Sottball a, -2, 1. Turnnig his back on a life on the water, Mac left the It.ippahaniTock for the advantages and adventures of M I Neither he nor the Institute knew what was in store, and it didn ' t take long for one to size up the other. Mae set the pace for all privates to follow (which makes Inm a leader) and soon was respectfully referred to as last of the Old Corps. It will be a long while before time er.ises the memory of PX checks, band trips, Black.slmrg, ,ind Winchester — not to mention the many women in his lu-t 1 t licir w :i ;i ( hauge ill tlic V.M.I, regime, so there « I, I li:iiii. ' . HI I ad. I llaydon our First Class Year. He ucnl riMni,,Hl.l ■ol.l Corps to cadet Ideal. Beingable to adjust to new situations such as this is a trait of Mae ' s that is sure to result in compete success in life. GEORGE DIRHA.M IIE.XXIXG G. I). Ro.iNOKE, VlHGI.NI.V Biology, Artillery — Private 4, i, 1, Corporal 3; Officers of the Guard Association; Varsity baseball 4, 3, ' i, 1; Rat Wrestling; Roanoke Club 4, 3, ' 2, Vice-President 1; Inter- national Relations Club 1; Monogram Club 3. ' 2, 1; Lutheran Club 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Intramural Football 1; Virginia . eademic of Science; Fire Fighting Detail 3, 2, 1. In the fall of 1957, George ' s long struggle toward med ' ' school began. Along the way he has met many obstacles, male and female, militarv and academic, strangelv enough concpi.Ting all-ahnost, ' . cc,,r,linK to P. L., he is the greatest lover since Rudolph ' ;ilcnlino. George has many activities ranging from l.a.seball. where he is known as Farmer Bov, to teaching Snnd.iv ..1 1, for vlii,-li his clas.smates call him chnrch. A!r.,,.l faniMn in thefii-hl of anatomy for his big five |)t)ints, iiorgc ha-- a great future ahead in the field of medicine. He may go far, if not watched too closely. We close with a word of warning, however, M keep your grandmothers, motliLT.s daughters away from the Doc. other Hats: wives, sisters and BOMB PAUL ELDON HILL P. E. Freeport, Pennsylvania Civil Engineering, Armor — Private 4, ' ■2, 1, Corporal 3; Officers of the Guard Association; International Relations Club 3, 2. 1; Armed Forces Club 2, 1; Lutheran Club 4, 3, ' ■2, 1; Religious Council 1; Intramurals 4, 3, 2, 1; Cadet Waiter; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1; Yankee Club 4, 3, 2, 1; General ' s Flag Detail -2; Main Sinks Late Study Club 1, The Freeport Flash iiit V.M.I, in the fall of l!)57 and even though he spoke the odd Yankee dialect, he fared well his U:it Ycjir by never being caught by a Third. He also acconiphshfd the remarkable feat of running zero demerits fm- two yrars. His home away from his room was Nichol ' s Knginrfririg Huilding, and his constant companion was his shp sli -k. In his four years, he has made many friends with his mild mannered ways. P. E. is a con- scientious person who could always be depended upon if you wanted something done right. He is one who believes that work comes before play. All in all, many of us could learn much by following P. E. ' s attitude, and those who knew him well will always remember him as a great guy bound for s WILLIAM ALHLUT HILL Bill Alexandria, Virginlv English, Infantrj — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Fencing Team 4, 3; Westminster Fellowship 4; Gymnastics Team 2; Officers of the Guard Association. In September of 1957, William Hill left his home in the suburbs of Washington to begin a four-year career at V.M.I. Hillius, as he soon became known, is one of Colonel Dillard ' s tweets, who has sjicnt more time studying than indulging in the more pleasant aspects of cadetship. When Ililhus couM tear himself away from Shakespeare or some lesser light (Shelley Scott), he found time to be educated in the arts of fencing and manipulation of the pasteboards. Throughout Hillius ' four years at the Institute, his determination and consideration of others have been his guiding characteristic. There is little doubt in our minds when we say Bill will be a success in whatever he pursues. CARL MARTIN HIRSCH Elroy Bronx, Xkw York City, New York Civil Engineering, Infantry — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Fencing Team 4, 3, 2, 1; Captain, Foil Team 1; Yankee Club 4, 3, Treasurer 2, 1; International Relations Club -2, 1; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Religious Council 4, 3, 2, Treasurer 1; Jewish Club 4, 3, President 2, 1; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1; American Society of Civil Engi- neers Yearbook Editor 2; V.M.I. Ranger Unit 2. V.M.L ' s own Cyrano de Bergerac came to us from the back alleys of New York. With commando knife in pocket and foil in hand, Carl fought his way through four years, stabbing and being stabbed. The Nose, as we affectionately call him, came to V.M.I. with the intention of becoming a good army officer; he put many hours into this field reading the Infantry Journal and cleaning his rifle, although he still found time to pursue his favorite sport, fencing, where he is top foil man. Carl will always be remembered by his Brother Rats for his tremendous personality and quick wit. When times were bad, the Nose could always be depended upon to brighten things up. To this fine Brother Rat, we wish the best of luck in the service. And who knows, someday the name of Cyrano de Bergerac Hirsch may be known the world ' round. V. M. I. MAIIVIN i:i)(. l{ IIOI.I.OWKI.I,, .11! H i III ( ' ahomn Kii lisli, Ailill.MV rrivMl, ' t, - ' , 1, Corporal :i; Ollicis , r llu ' (liuinl AssociMlioii, Rat Wrwtliiit; 4; IiiiU.or Track :i; Iiilcnialioi.al ii.-lati..iis ( ' lul, i: Ariiu ' d Forces Cluh 1. :i, ' i: Westminster KcIIoh sliip 1, ;), • . 1; R. E. Dixon Knulish Society 4. ;!. ' . ' , I . Coming to V.M.I, Iruni the ■■Tar Heel state, K,l s,,oii made liimseir known to Ihos,. anmnd him, for his warm smile and frieiidlv |MTs,,nahl v di.l not escape laitice, even in the Hat Line, Throwing aside the ,slidc rnle, he so.ui cast his lot with the cliu-scn people, ' Engli.sh majors, and diligently pursued the curriculum of the intelligentsia. .VII uork and no play makes Jack a dull boy so Ed found time to ' isit a certain North Carolina gal for a complete catharsis and regeneration ofthe morale. Plans forthe future include tlu ' .seminary and Phyllis. A hard worker and a -lose friend, Ed is bound to succeed in whatever endeavor he ma ' choose. RAI.I ' II RODNEY IKIEEOWEI.L ■■Sleepy Pohts.mihtii. Vihginu I ' hvsies, Artillerx — Private i, 3, i. li Rat Football +; Va ' rs.lv Eoolball ' s, i. 1; Tidewater Club i, 3, -2, 1; Inter- national Kelalions Clul ' 2; Armed Forces Club 3; American Inslilu f l ' liysi,s3, -2, 1 ; Newman Club ' 2, 1. Whin ■ ' Sleepy lirst came lumbering through []u- .Vn li four years ago, none of us were aware of the good-nature l iiidiMchial iM- Hire about to meet. It didn ' t take us long, ho i i 1, I.. Ill rome aware of the good fortune which had bcf.illcii us ni the form of this Brother Rat from the Tide- water Area of Virginia. In the .years that have followed, ' ■Slccpv has endeared himself to his Brother Rals bv his attitude of constant rc.idiiiess lcnd a helping hand and the easy-going, plcivanl .illiliide he alwavs displayed whether it was to- wards his , Indies, good times, or to a Brother Rat. Vc wi sh ■Slccpv all the success for which he is striving. WII.I.AHI) DlNBAl! IIOSKIXS, III ■■Will l.lNIIIBritG, ' lUGINI. llistoM Mini (■ ips-Pri ate 4, Corporals, Compiin and li „ini(nlil Siip|il S rgnnt ' Regiment d Snpph OHliirl II A. nil, tm III SInUiiI ' . II, lir ,i I lUqts ,111 1 I nil, r It, ' , Rit lootl ill N ritii li isnrer iMiihbnr ( lull J lic Prcsuknt ' Pr sid, nt 1 Iiitir mil ml li. litions dub 3, 2 Armed Forces Club 3, 2 i, I ' nsiddit 1 Baptist Student Union 4, 3, 2, 1 ill I III 111 ' M linger of the Second Hind Store 1 Honor ( mil I liilriinurils 4 i 2 1 Ring Figure Trinspor ( on In the fall of l!l.57, Willard wandered down from Lynch- burg to look over V.M.I. As we all know, he must have liked it because it ' s now four years later and he ' s still here. Like all of his classmates, Willard was a Rat with nothing but a high school diploma and a head full of ani- liition. Well ■■Will must have had a bigger one than the rest of us, lieeause he really went places. As a First Class- man, Willard not only is a Cadet Captain and a member of the varsity wrestling team, but a member of V.lM.I. ' s Honor Coiirt. Along with these accomplishments, Willard has kept his soft-spoken ami very likable personality, which in turn has made liini a popular memlier and an integral jiart of Ins class. It is with antieipation of great things to come that the Regimental Stud ' s Brother Rats watch him depart into the world from the place we have learned to call home. BOMB ROBERT EDWARD LEE lllDDLK, III Boh Wytheville, Virginia Civil Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, 3, ' i, I; Cross Country 3, ' 2, Captain 1; Indoor and Outdoor Track 4, 3, 2, 1; All-Southern Conference Cross Country Team 2, 1; Amateur Athletic Union of Virginia 1; American Society of Civil Elngineers 3, ' ■2, 1; Armed Forces Club 3, 2, 1; South- west Virginia Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Chinese Bandits Club 2, 1. I ' rom off a farm in Southwest Virginia came Bob in true Ufbel fashion. After the initial shock of the Rat Line, he almost immediately found track and English to be his main fields of endeavor at the Institute. During his four years here, he managed, through a great deal of liani work, to distinguish himself in both. Bob ' s outstanding trait is his sincerity, which is closely followed by his ability to make friends. His quiet, friendly manner will certainly be missed at V.M.I. .. HUBERT BLAKD HUDGINS HudgMo New Point, Virginia lii..l.«y. Armor— Private 4, 1, Corporal 3, Si-rf. ' oaii Footliall 4: Virginia Academy of Science 4, 3. ' 2. Coniinitteo 4. 3, ' 2, 1; Officers of the Guard Ass. Intramural Football; Fire Fighter 3, ' 2, 1. t 2; Rat 1; llnp lii-tilutc .■.1 hini- r one to It is a fortunate man who knows his ; directly toward it. Bland never all many peculiarities to hinder his sti;M the medical profession. As thoroughly ; self to the academic side of V.M.I, life, li neglect the other aspects of cadetship. Many a gay week end has found Bland near M.C.V. on other than profes sional pursuits, even though accompanied by a mcmlier o the nursing staff. Men like Bland provide the backbone of our Corps am our society as well. Here is a quiet and capable cadet win has answered successfully all the many challenges V.M.I has flung his way. There is no better or faithful frit ' ud ti be found in barracks: it will be a sad parting in .June o liKll. R0I)F:RICK MALCOLM HIDGIXS, JR. Hudgemo RUTHERFORDTON, NORTH C. ROLIN.V Civil Kngineering, Infantry — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Officers of the (iuard Association 1; International Relations Club 1; Canterbury Club 4; Intramurals 2, 1; American Society of Civil Engineering 3, 2, 1; Bowhng League 1; Cadet Waiter Replacement; Member of 61-B 3, 2, 1. ' Iludgemo came to the Institute in the fall 1I1.57 fmrii Rutherfordton, N. C. He took the Rat Line in stri le and made many friends in the process. It was during his Third Class Year that Hudgemo rose to fame with his Have slide rule, will calculate. Although a hard working civil engineer, he always found time for a rather active s ocial life. During his First Class Year, this social life was brought to a minimum with his thoughts in Miami. Iludgemo, with his pleasing personality and his willing- ness (o lend anvone a helping hand, will always be remem- bered by us ali V. M. I. IIKXRV CI.KVKLAXl) III N TSBKliin ■■llu.ils ' WlXCllKSTEIi, VlliGINI llisl„rv, Araiur— I ' rivntc -t, 3, i, 1; Int Ti,;ili.„K,l l!rl;,li,,ns Club ' , ' , 1; Canterbury Club 4, 3, 3, 1; Ilijiiur Tank I ' hilo.m 1 ; Rangers 3; Assistant to the Assistant Registrar 1 , Henry volunteered in the Civil Engineering curriiuhnn, liut rlianged in midstream to History, where he I ' ouiul, to his surprise, harder courses and more study. His tenderest wrakiiesses, wine, women, and song, became apparent rrnni the first da ' of incarceration; he pined awa ' nian ' niciiths fur the civihaii life, neglecting his Rat Bil.U ' anil spit-sliinc, until lu- was returned to this world l v the hcrahls of tlie U.C.A. Henry no longer feels like a volun- teer, rather works like a regular, still keeping an eye open toward a career in the Armed Forces. There can be no doubt that whatever enterprises he enters into, he will succeed. i .. 1 T f %l % KK ' llARl) .SWAXX m RLEV Dick Richmond, Viiiginia Matlicniatics, Air Force— Private 4, 3, 3, 1; Richmond Club i. 3, J, 1; Cadet Statt ' Pliotographer 3, ' 2, 1; Vice- President Baptist ,Stu lent Union 4; Religious Council 3; Crozet Club ' 2, 1. Early in his Rat Year, Dick demonstrated his origin- ality to his Brother Rats when he walked the Rat Line to his dyke ' s room in a bathrobe and returned in his under- wear. The high point of his Third Class Year came when he diM,,x, red that Band Company had obtained a member Mriall.r than he. However small in stature, Dick remains unnbscr ' ed only when it suits him — during cocktail hour, for instance, which for liim takes place at the supper talile to the amazement of us all. Known for his imagination and resourcefulness, Dick has probably taken every man in the Corps for a ride at one time or another, with his money-making camera, although he himseh ' prefers rides in the T-bird of a certaiii Miss at Hollins. Kvidence of Dick ' s mastery of the graphic arts can be found in his cmmtlcss photograplis found throughout li.irr.irks .■iiel in llie Cailii and on the margins of his notes hriv ,k.|rlH ' - ,i|i|.r,ir on anything and everything that lij|i|ii 11 l , run I liii iiii;li his imaginative and active mind. lb- .|iiiri X, II-, ,,iili,lenre may be attributed to his logical nniid ,111.1 ..ii:;iiii ,atiorial ability. He and mathematics i: lianil in i lo e. during the week tliat is, for most of his n cekcnds are spent logically calculating other things. RICHARD CLAYTOX .TARVIS XoDoz Gl,. SGOW, Vll{GIN ' l,V Civil Engineering, Armor— Private 4, 3, ' 1. 1; Varsitv Base- ball 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Rat Football; Varsity Basketball NJanager 2, 1; Monogram Club 4, 3, 2, 1; . meriean Society of Ci il Engineers 4, 3, 2, 1; Rockbridge County Cluij, Seiretary- Treasurer 1. Dick came to irs from the industrial metropolis of (Glas- gow, Virginia, with a bottle of Xo Doz pills in one hand and a baseball mitt in the other. Even though his main interest was baseball, he occasionally indulged in study. He iniior(d in baseball :Hid minorcd in Civil Engineering and hisln,.nlerl;, ,. :,, horizontal lab. I , n thniii li iii inaul interest is baseball, we are sure tluth. will surciv. I ui anything el.se lie attempts. He will rcr uubered bv his Brother Rats as No Do V-2 BOMB u niilil.ux .lillv n , Mil, |„,, III. Ii . n ;iii i::,lli. •hi;; ; ihI lUch lolls sllci-c ss. necessities tors ucct PAUL WILSON JENKINS Paul Washington, D. C. History, Air Force — Private 4, 3, 1, Sergeant 2; Officers of the Guard Association 1; Rat Wrestling 4; Yankee Club 4, 3, ' 2, 1; International Relations Club 3, i, Vice-President 1; Armed K(.rces Club 4, 3, 2; Newman Cluli 4, 3, ' 2, 1; liilrainiii-.ll liascball 4, 3, 2, 1; Intramural Football 4, 3, -2; Ring Figure Hartender 2; Key Club 1. The first day that The Jenk arrived at V.M.I., he knew he had the Rat Line licked, so he set two ininieiliate goals for himself— to graduate and to iiiarrv Katliy. Paul survived the Rat a.-i.lninr ;i r mul piMrrcicd i,, ;, ' ,l]n,| to the monastery as an ii|i|iii ' rhi ,[ii,iii llr i inic of llmse select few who honestly and dcrply i imc.l the lo- uf the TV set in the PX, but his impregnable optimism did nut fail. . lthough never one to turn down a furlough (lii ' ex-en invented new ones!), -lenk has kept away from Washington enough to tiei-oine .il such an aniiaMi-. kn recognize Paul a a I at a party inevitably adds iiiucli to its success. Paul h: of those qualities which a sure to go far in life. PAUL JOSEPH JOHNSTON Natti Bumppo Nkw Rochelle, New Yohk Clu-mistrv, Infantrv— Private 4, 3, 2, 1 Rat Footb ill Manager; Varsity Football Manigtr i 2, 1 RKlimond Club; American Chemical Societ riiud Foriis ( lub Archeology Club; Cadet Circulation st.lt t Intnnini il Water Polo; Intramural Softball Paul, III.- Transplanted Rebel, cann t. M 1 I h n the Sonllilan.l iipart, but found the Rcl , I i i I I I i grcal ' i d( ;irri tlian he had anticipated B i_ i I uli Scout la Scoutmaster before the tall ol Vl , liinnppo .seemed to lie well acquainted with some ol the facets ot the military system. HuiiipjK) has never turned down i jnod irjiinitnt in Ins four vears here. Being the in in i m Mh I II ill t mi and manager of everything cU. I nil I il I. . m, I to ahva -s have an angle to in iki linn isn i md in irc pleasant. Paul seems to have a strong feeling tor Yankee nurses, and claims he is going to find one tor himsell as soon as he leaves V.M.I. We know he and ndiliii «ill b, h ipp and successful in whatever they dicid to do dood Luck, Brother Rat. LIONEL TROY JONES, JR. L. T. Norfolk, Virginm Electrical Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, 2, 1, Corporal 3; Varsity Cross Country 4, 3, 2; J.V. Track 4; American Institute of Electrical Engineers 2, 1; Monogram Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Armed Forces Club 1; International Relations Club 3, 2, 1 ; Tidewater Club 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Barracks Electrican 1 ; Flight Instruction Program. We ncrd.-d you III, always And fo aut at either gineer. are sure many of us w-ill remember L. T., whene -er all our cadet days, as being a studious and energetic He was known as one of the top men in the Electrical •cring Department— and for his red hair. If von ever li-lil bull, or v.iin- li:;lil liMnrr rrp.-iirnl all In ( ' or spotting details, nobody could touch him ( an twenty yards — unbelievable! ). L. T. will do well, as an officer in the air force or as an electrical en- V. M. I. Br r -1 THOMAS LAURKXCI-; .lOXRS Toin Fhekpout, New Vohk History, Ariuor — Private 4, 3, -2, 1; Olliccrs ..f llii ' (;i];nil Association; Judo 4, 3; International liclalinns Cluli , ' i, , 1 ; Armed Forees Cluli 4, 3, -i. 1; Westminster Fellowship i. :). ' 2, 1; Business Staff, Ring Fiqiirv Muqcziiic ' , ' ; Ranfjer I ' nil ' 2; Section HI 3, % 1; Sunday Mornins; Ulackout S,,eielv 3, ' 2, 1; Regal Splendor 1. One of the greatest gifts a man fellow men is the aliilitv to make otlic has come in contact with Tom kn..w ran ha rslangh s that h ve among his . AnvuiH-who e hai this gift and can use it to liring a great de;i Brotlier Rats. I.ooki.i- over the pa d of ha ppiness to his v.ars of trials an.! tril.nhitioMs «l,irl, ,.,„,|,-„ni ,.x l.n.nglitmanvsmil.san.llaui;!,. I..|„ would prol.ai.lv l.avr l,r.„ l.,s „ •.,plr« ' l, any 1 In Irl, Tom has .. «ilhout this iigs. Coupled with this ability is Tom ' s sincere interest in otlier people problems whieli has earned him the respect of his Brother Rats. These qualities, along with his easy-going manner, have won the hearts of the girls that he has dated. Things sni h as Blacksburg Raid, tenting across the Nile Valley, (Iflnirs (]f the Cuard Association, Meester Jones, ' I d( I (In t know! are rurming through our minds, but we thmk most of all, our friendship for Tom, on which no lut can be placed, is the thing that we ' ll remember the I. .St 1 ' We know Joe Keech wishes him success. MICHAEL GOOD JUTTON Juts ' I.nEKPOOL, New Youk Hiologv, Artill.Tv— Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Baseball t. 3; Yankee ( ' lul) 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Intramurals 1 ; Virginia Academy of Science. In 1957, Mike came from a remote part of New York to an e ' en more remote section of Virginia to begin his eduea- tioTi. Unaware .,f what lav ,vUn;- hi)ri, ml liusiasli.vill v he plnng. ' d into llir uiikii.,«,, II,. |,i.i ,„, i,,,,,. ,,, e.l.il.li iing hiinsclr with his .-.■.sv-., mil; p.Ts,„i;ilil v ,iii.1 l-i mI ,,,-,|mv. After sullering the normal Kat hanlslups, he settled down and now is on his way to achic ang liis goal of l)e- coming a physiotherapist. Mike has two distinguished personal qualities: strong will an l llif ability to perceive wdiat he wants. Through I III ' I n, ,nlin,ili f these, Mike is sure to become a success WII.I.IAM HENRY KEECH Bill UlCIlMOND, VmGINU ' i il Engineering, Armor — Private 4, Corporal 3, 1st .Sergeant 2, nd Battahon Commander 1; Distinyiiisluil M lilari Sf t ' lnif.- ii ' lif s Who Among Sfi detifs In American Cnllfyfx anil I ' niirrsltles; Rat Wrestling and Track: Iti.hnn.n.l Club, . rmed Forces Club 3, 2. 1; Floor Com- mittee 4. Hop (. ,1,11,1111, c :!. 2, i,v-l ' n.M,l..nl. n.i|j C.ilii- mittee 1; Km- Vi-jnn- ( ' ,„,ii,i , H,,mi, Sl;,tl t, :i. Ad -(T- tising MaiiMKcr . ' . l{,lMn.•v M;,,,,,li.., I, r,,l,l,,-,-,l m.ii B,,ar l 2, 1; American Socacty of Ci il i-aigiiK-rrs; Si.ciely nl American Military Engineers. Seldom does a cadet enter V.M.I, and numediatelv gam the friendship aiid following of his class as Bill has. His friendship and leadership will always be reme mbered. Seemingly hard but always fair. Bill contributed a great deal to the Corps and to the Institute. A participant in man.y extracurricular activities, he always seemed to be able to handle any situation as needed and still find time to get his work done. His honesty and sincerity will be missed when he graduates, and we feel sure that any task that should be given him will be placed in the most capable hands. ■ BOMB BRUCE WILLIAM KELLY, .IR. Bill Arlington, Virginia Physics, Air Force — Private, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; American Institute of Pliysics -t, 3, 2, 1 ; Glee Club 4, 3,  ; Judo Team 4 ; OtKcers of the Guard Association; Fliglit Instruction Program 1. When Bill first flew into barracks four years ago, little did we know he would fly out of barracks. Bill has the distinction of beini solo in the Air Fnr sure with this abili in the Air Force, in Bill can not l)c i goes after a girl, he from Virginia to Fit He is one of thos Ihe first nicTuber of ' Class of 61 to liivlniclinn I ' lMi rani. We are h,l l:iil I.. li.cMiiir a top officer will v|,cii,| ilir next five years. a ' Casano -a, but hcn he II the stops — as can be crified people ) can combine brain? ith a good logical mind. With all this ability. Bill cannot fail to become one of 61 ' s top graduates. DONALD F. KERN Horseman Norfolk, Virginu Biology, Artillery — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Distingvislicd Aca- demic Stvdeni; Virginia Academy of Science, 4, 2, 1 ; Fresh- man Track 4; Varsity Track 4, 2, 1; Varsity Football i, 1; Smithern Conference Player uf the Week; North-South All-Star Game; All-Southern Conference Football: Mono- gram Club 2, 1; Glee Club 4; Tidewater Club 4, 2, I. Some have talents in sports, and some possess great intellectual ability, but seldom are both of these qualities combiTied in such an outstandingly well-rounded individual as Don Kern. Th. Kn nr 1 h t a w ord for e er th The probabh H.ml.l 1 r.,U 1. 111 li iii-l . 1 on Kern as a tins means pir- 1 illi 111. ,„i, , in.l connotes mil Mitll IM 1 in, and a nat uril 1 Ill 1 i--ri ■.n eiiess It desc ribes , fe ' o -getter, some jne w th not onl. c rn e and desire. but a so Mth abihtj That ' s Don lie to the pro erbia T N itadabbkrn ado 7Cl actnitics, he chose rather todu 11,,. .11 , ,1 ,11 u.ll 11, 1 1. Ih I.. I.I 1 ih.lMlM,, «l. u till ,1 1 1 iiiiK 1 ll 1, „I, nil. hte an( , III Ill K.-. n.l tl 1 1 taitus on llu I., tl.lll lul.l IS M.I.I 1 1 1 «l ll.M ll, .|.,IS « he tin r It IS di i( iiig loiv ' i r tllkl g 1 ,11.1 r ol .IIIIlkllM mort t ianan%on latexer ht i.K, Wlau dois, one till MI 1) s lit -Ik 11 r M I and « cr .iin- It at the top LOUIS SHERWOOD KIGER Lou Lynchburg, Virgimv Civil Engineering, Artillery— Private 4, 3, 2, 1, Rat Foot- ball; Rat Basketball; American Societ ot Cnil Enmneers, Lynchburg Club; Intramurals. Lou came to the Instituto-on-thc Hill Ir.nii i tow ii on ahillkiiownasI.vii.lil.il,- Aftci iv.ix sii. . . 1 ii ' R it Year in athletics - l,..ii ' .1.-. i.!..l 1, iIIin Hi. i |.,il ..I hisattentiontoruil . iii:in..rii,L :,,i.l ll,. I .in n. ii-. iL.l i .sheepskin. He uill .lu,-. I. i. in. nil.e i. .1 1. Ins Brollicr Rats for his kin. In. ,.n I i. i.hness to help a friend in need. It almost si.iiis ii.,,ll. ss l.isa. that anyone like Lou is a sure bet ti. u, . , ,.1 m liate%er «alk ot lite he may choose. This is doubly insured by the tact tliat he will have Jane to help out it the going ever gets rough. V. M. I. GRAHAM OAKKS KING KinniT IIiNsUAMo, Illinois History, Infantry — Private 4, 3, i, I; Wrestling Team 4, 3; Intraniurals; Civil War Club ' 2, 1; Armed Forces Cluh; International Relations CInli: Bridge Team; Westminster Kell(,«slup; Variki ' e Chili; Gvinnastirs Team; Officers of the (inard Assorialiuii ; Mcniher of the Key Club; Hori- zontal Lab; Howard 15. Dyer Fan Club. In September of 1957, a new light dawned on the liisli- tute with the arrival of Kinger, a shy, naive yonlli from the quiet and peaceful environs of Chicago ' s South Side. It surprised no one when Graham settled down at ' ..M.l. and became a standout on F Company Intramural teams. His skill at economic manipulation and percrnl.iL ' c iiiNcstmenls can be well attested to by those who chaiK nl to sit down with him around the card table in an allempi to cnlL-ince their linancial siln.-ition. Gralums onlslanilirif; cliar.Kteristic at V.M.I, has been lii .ibilily lo sniTccil .-It whatever he turned himself tii- llis inaliililv lo (|nil and his tierce competitive spirit should .serve him well when he has graduated. I ' KTKR SHELL KLEIXBERG •■Pete N i;WT )N, L SS. ' HU.SETTS English, Infantr.v — Private 4, 3, ■- ' . 1; Company Officers of the Guard Association Represcntati e; Hat Track; ' ar.sity Track 3, 2; International Relations Club 4, 3, i. Treasurer 1; Yankee Club 3, 2; Religious Council 3. ' 2, 1; . rmed Forces Club 4, 3, i; Cadet Waiter 1; Intramurals ' 2, 1; Assistant Gmd.m Bearer; J.V. Rifle 4. Vir-iiiia -Mi fiislih with no l.l. ' . ' l Ml ul,,,l llir Insl , I- lllr ( ' ,„!.-. 1,;hI I li stulT f.ir him. ll .hdnl lak. ' Iiini l.iur In Ii.hI ,.i,i ,-,l„ml Ilir latter. Pete had intended lo gel a degree in i;ieclrical Engineering, but after his Rat Year, he saw the light and became an English major. His pleasing personality and his interest in his Brother Rats have gained him many friends in the Corps and the class. We know that whatever Pete decides to do will be done well. MITCHELL ROX.VLD KOT -Mitch MiiiLiiii), Connecticut CimI Engineering, Armor — Private 4, Corporal 3, Color Sergeant, Suppl Sergeant 2, 1st Lieutenant 1; Diditi- unished Milifanj Stmliiil: Rat Baseball; American Society of CimI Enginn rs Inliamnr.-ils; Armed Forces Club; Yankee Club Mitch started his jtars at V.M.I, as a member of Band Compin He soon found that his real talents lay in the Uadmg ot men in a hue company, and so he has given his tiiiii to sill i( sslnlh improving F Company. 1 r 111 Hill lining i high set of standards and goals. Mill ll h IS st i( ki d up quite a record here at V.M.I. Rising Iroin corporal to suppl.y sergeant, to color sergeant, at the same time he kept a high academic record, was out- standing at summer camp, and has proven to be one of the iiKist imiinlar and bestdiked Brother Rats of the Class of 111. Being one of the more sen.sible men of our class, Mitch has alw.ivs managed to keep one step ahead of the many young la. ' lics who imrsucd him. We wish this Hidthcr Rat all the success in the world. He shall be reineinbeied when many others are forgotten. BOMB ' • FREDERICK K. RL KRESSIERER Fred Brooklyn, New York History, Marine Corps — Private 4, 2, 1, Corporal 3; Platoon Leaders Class, United States larine Corps; Officers of the Guard Association; Rat Wrestling Team; Yankee Club 4, 3, 2, 1; International Relations Club 3, -2, 1; Armed Forces Club 3, i, 1; Lutheran Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Student Vestry 2, 1. Fred entered V.] I.I. on that fateful day of matriculation with an eye toward the hif. ' hest, and sure ' ennuRh, with the help of the Third (li no less tliMl. ei rllt tniH sutlV-re.) through his l out with flying colors. s, lir i.iurneved to the fifth stoop - A. uilli ;iii ii„.,,niiiig Hats. Fre.l an- of ■■I(:it Line blues, an.l.ame He entered the Third Class ' car with a good attitude and set his mind toward pressing up the hill of science, but like all good Third Classmen, h,- nc -er failrd hi correct the cream of the crop Fourth (■|assiiiiM ,i I )i -y were sometimes called). With the com- ing mI 111. ' S.rnnd Class Year, the studies became a bit lianl.r, l.iil llii. .iilv 1 III. ' Irndrd t.iiiispil- IMlllKlllMli liUL- ,s-TI„ ' iN.in, Ilk-.l ll Zrliras; nioiv ed on, for lie Ik .ring this year. (inai.li, the Ma that earance better I h; Fred spent hi it, Fred burking njoycd his sta ith lid tlioruuglily With the coining of thai long-awaited First ( lass e.ir, Fred continued, the diploma now too firmly h ed in his mind, more diligently. . career in banking and the girl who might well become Mrs. K. are included in future plans. Best of luck to a real sw ell gu and the tops in a roommate. llMiOld) ALIiERT KIRSTEDT, .IR •■Harold MOUNT.VIN F.VLLS, VlRGINI. Ci ' il Engineering, - rtillerv (Engineering Summer Camp, Fort Belvoir) — Private 4, ' 3, 2, : Distin,j„i,l„;l Ar,i,ln„ir Simlent: Distinqriishcd Militanj Sliidenl: Jnlni Ih.iiir Crai . ISdJ, Airard; Alnii F. Meyer AiranI: imivr nf th.- (,uard Association; International Relations Club 3; . riiied Forces Club 1; Canterbury Club; .Vmericaii Siicicty of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1; American . soeietv of Military Engineers; Fire Fighting Detail 3, 2, 1 ; Intrain ' nrals 4. 3, 2, ' 1. Out of the inetropi.lis of Momilain Falls came this dash- ing cavalier to follow the military way of life. Harold, in his first year, divided his time bi ' tween studies and buck- ing. But the next y ear, we all saw where his true drive was directed. Harold went for the books instead of the stripes and proceeded to stand first in Civil Engineering. This is not to say he gave up on the military, because Harold earned the distinction of Distingtiished Military Student through outstanding leadership at tlie Institute and at Snnimer Camp. Of roiirse, anytime you talk about Harold, you have to include someone else — a young lady named Betty .To has been the main attraction in his life for the last five years. That Ilarolil is „ii,- of our nior, ' pi.piil:ir llnilli.T l!,il- i, evidciir,-d liv the nnnilier of Bnitlier Hats ulm .iiiislaiil K seek his help on civil engineering prolileiiis. Whatever his chosen field, Harold is sure to be a success because of !iis untiring drive to get to the top. EDWARD .lAMES KYSAR, .JR. Ed W. TERTO VN, New Youk Electrical Engineering, Artillery — Private 4, 3, 2. 1 ; Oflnccrs of the Guard Association; American Institute of Electrical Engineers 2, 1; Varsity Baseball 4, 3; lutramurals: Foot- ball 4, 3, 1, Basketball 4, 3, Volleyball 4, 3, 2, Softball 2; YankeeClub4,3, 2, 1. This Yank came down South in September, to prey on us poor Rehs. He gradually got used to om ' way of life; he became such a convert that he tried to join the Roanoke Cluli his Second Class Year! Ed became a socket plugger and so .spent four years flash- ing around with the big sparks. The study ' habit wore oft after his Rat Year and he became a dcvotrd frii ml to his sack, so much so that he averaged fourti. ' (ii Imurs .t day (counting class time). All kidding aside, we knon that Ed is going a long way in the world, and that he and Carol will be N ' ery happy. V. M. I. WII.I.IAM Ml l!l{A l.ACKK ' ■biulilhir ' Lexington, Virginia Civil KiifiimHTinf;, Armor— Private -t, 3, i. 1; H;it F...,t- I.mII; Rat Track; Baseball i: Officers of tlie CiuanI A .,.■ia- tioii; Rockbridge County Club i, 1; IntraniuraK ;!. ■- ' , 1; American Society of Civil Engineers. It was impossible for Bill to live in Lexington and not be filled with esprit de corps. Thus he chose the military life that V.M.L had to otter, and found the Rat Line and system ottered no great problem other than that of com- pany permits. After a successful Hrst year in football and iia.sel)all, Bill sacrificed his love of sports for academic endeavors. Bill has been greatly respected tor liis mild but forceful manner, and the complete cooperation that he has alw ' ays been willing to give to his Brother Rats or anyone who calls on him. We all know that Bill will strive for any goal he sets before him with the same drive and hard work that lie lias shown for the past four years. AN TlloM.VS LAXGDOX •• an of Xcwport Xkwi ' iiht, Rhode Isl. nd i,g. Armor— Private 4, 3, i, 1; Rat Bas,- Soccer 4, 3; InternationI Relations Chib 4; lllli( l i.l III. (iuard Association: Intramurals 4, 3, ' 2, 1; F.i,,d i;v|, I,, .Illative, F Company 1; Rhode Lsland Club 4, 3, ■.!. i ' lcsident I. ball, FuM|l,all;l Van of Xewport, a Villc from way back and .nc of the last of a hardy breed known as the Runners, is found wherever the discriminating congregate. Tom can usually be lured away from sack or slide rule to attend some rocking function or to aid a needy Brother Rat. Tom has been known to innervate, motivate, or culminate many barracks enterprises. When not involved in an enormous task handed out by the C.E. department, Snorf (barracks lingo tor a finely chisclrd, ,!■ li. ::!. im.-c) is usually lost in the realm of fantasy, ni it m- i _- i nif the meat team on the gridiron, X ' e 1 1 im i ■ i ■ -ii.itc to undertake the most ditticult task, he ha,- t.iint.l Ihe esteem of his contemporaries with a quick smile, jovial comment, or an unselfish act, Tom has the uncommon trait of being both the comedian and the serinus-minded person, and because of this, attraits ni,iny people to him to hear his philosophies. Van will 111- sought out long after graduation by his Brother Hats to enjoy his unique and pleasant personality. CII. I!LKS ALFRED LeFOX Bootsie ]{ullMOND, ViEGINU Cull I iiginKriiig, Corps of Engineers — Private 4, Corporal i ' M.i lilt 2. 1st Lieutenant 1; Disiinguished ililitary s Richmond Club; Armed Forces Club; Baptist 1 iidi III I mon, American Society of Civil Engineers 3, i, 1, In 1957, Bootise made the trip from Richmond to M I , .ind since then he has made the trip just aliont t tr weekend with all his furloughs — Honor List da, s, Cidre da s, etc. Bootsie loves a good time, but never seems to let the good times interfere with the serious nutters of the Institute. First semester of our Third diss ear, Bootsie decided to stay on Post and really put his best into everything, without girls or parties to interfere E idently this was a good idea, because since tlun ht his done better in everything. Even Barbara bin ip|j]iiiiles V,M,I. more since those days before ( liristnns l ' l)S, He has been the chief engineer of 307, - ' 07, and 107, and will probably be chief engineer for some big company one day. We don ' t know what the future holds for him, but we are sure he will be a success in whatever he does. BOMB 4e KENNETH PHILLIPS LEGUM Stoop Poop Lynnhaven, Viuginia Biology, Artillery— Private 1, 3, -2, 1; Football -t, 3, i, 1; Monogram Club 3, 2, 1; Ring Figure Committee; Secre- tariat; Track 4; Intramurals 4, 3, -2, 1; Tidewater Club 4, 3. J. 1. In every class there is always an unofficial authority on i)arracks life. That man in our class has been appointed and unanimously approved by all his Brother Rats. Whether it is a social, athletic, military, or academic function, one can find no better source of information than our answer to Steve Roper. Throughout each year, one remembers those who can be relied upon during times of need. Through sound judg- ment and a basic understanding of others, Kenny has demonstrated that his ability will hold him in good stead throughout his life, as has been the case in his cadetship. Kenny has maintained the maturity which he brought witit him as a young man to the Institute, and has gone even further to increase his leadership abilities in every way. For this he has been and still remains respected and admired. TII()M. S ANTHONY LENTO, .IR. Lent Sditu Uiveh, New .Iehsev History, Air Force— Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Officers of the (luard Association; Yankee Club 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Ring Figure Committee ' 2; Armed Forces Club 3, 2, 1; International Relations Club 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Ring Figure Publicity Start ' ' 2; Intramurals 4, 3, ' 2; Key Club 1; The Untouchables i. The Lent peered tlu-ough the arch four years ago and reahzed that a place like V.M.I, could exist only in the South. Tom was rmnored to be the only fla iM-haircd member of the Boy Scouts of Italy. Steeling hi id u ' uod-iiatured Miri-,1 lif,. of the ,il M.I. Life Hal., I hanks to that familiar mixture of resigTiation laughter, Tom gave up thr i:lill iii Garden State and began In- im,|( n became more bearable to lii- Hiolh Tom ' s drollery and tireless optimism. Ever the Beau Brummel whether at the Pine Room, The Hill, or the Frat house, Tom sets the pace for convivial fell.. lii|) ;ind quick-witted repartee. Despite his propeTisil l r iiHrniiiiMit, The Lent has managed to surmount all .. IimI.l.Ii. nhstacles. Since Tom owns stock in the chem ■ lab, we sh.mld ii..t l.r surpri.M-,1 if h.- dcx ntes his later years to the supcrx i-hin nf l.il.Mr;iliiry icrarch! We could wish him better fui tuiir, lidwtMr, ;iiid r .tnlEci- pate a successful and producti e aduiiiiistrativc career for this delightful Falstaft from the North. OWEN AKERS LESTER, .Hi. Baby Hopewell, Vihgi.ma Electrical Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, 2, 1, Corporal 3; International Relations Club 3, ' 2, 1; American Institute of Electrical Engineers 3, 2, 1; Armed Forces Club i, 1; Newman Club 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Rifle Team 4; Officers of the Guard , ssociation. Little did tlie Baby kn. w tliat V.M.I. w,.nld not be a continuation of the easy living and .society life of Hopewell, ' irginia. . uinping Into Great Strains of the Electrical Engineering Department, O. A. soon learned about ad- vancement from E-1 to E- ' 2, and the many embarrassing questions that could be asked in class. Owen ' s adventures at the Big I have not been few and far between, and these will long be remembered by him and his Brother Rat,s. plus many a fortunate lass. Many of his Brother Rats will thiTik back to Ihe nights spent discussing the Pontiac and the Norfolk Bridge-Tunnel. Owen has great plans for advancing up the ladder of success in civilian life, and we all know that anything he undertakes will be a success. V. M. I. KK IIAHl) lUMlK I.IMXillST -liirlianl Hot Hl - n.H. ri(HK;AN Civil EllKliR-oriiig, Iiilantrv -Private 4. a. -2, 1; Cross Country Manager 1; lii.l..,,r and (liil.l.mr Track Maiiaficr ' 2, 1; Chess Team 4, ' J: Civil War Clul. -2; Seiu Taxi Suriety 3, i. In 1957, Tlic Link came from Michigan with the cherished goals of rank ami an army career before his eyes. In 1961, he will return to Michigan a four-year private and a civil engineer. Finding that in his hands Kiwi turned to chocolate and spit-sliinc rags to steel wool, he made a virture of necessity and liccanic one of the staunchest brothers of the Omi-ijn l amma Alpha. Though one of C.iI(,ih1 Morgan ' s slide rule jockeys, I ink could be more oflcn Fonml in such Liberal Arts pursuits as reading history or poetry. Not a great party man, Link still managed to become a charter member of the Sem Taxi Society when a Third. .JOSKPll I ' .ML LL- IIXKI, JR. Joe Chii. ' .vgo, Illinois English, .Vrmor Private -4, 3, i, 1 ; Judo 4, 3, -2, 1, Manager ' 2, R ]■: l)i on English Society 4, 3, 2, 1; Newman Club 4, 3, ' 2, 1. nncd Forces Club 4; French Club 3; Cadet Sports Writer 3 Wlaii not pursuing his K II I h ind -ludo, Joe couh I |.l illorni (from the ho ilU niiking life intcll first lo .■InalU the oriental arts of ■ found defending the i ilion, of course) and iserable for any slide I.., h . K, . onir Hill liked here at the Institute during the M II- mil with the combination of his infamous Hill known to all of us, and ambition (just as lint perhaps known to fewer), Joe will undoubt- III esbtul whether he finally chooses Regular Army ng as a career. lil.NIAMlN I ' AHKOTT I,YNCH, JR. lien Portsmouth, Virginia History, Artillery— Private 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Tidewater Clul) 4, 3, ■2, 1; International Relations Club 3, ' 2, 1; Baptist Student Union, Vice-President i. President 1; Cadet Religious Council 1; Glee Club 4, 3, 3, 1; Floor Committee 1; Cadet Waiter; Cadet Manager, V.M.I. Post Exchange. If, in this last half of the twentieth century, history records a new financial dynasty to replace the Rockefellers anil Fonls, it will come as no surjai-i il tin King Midas behind it all is Ben Lynch. As ca.ln nianaL ' ir of the Post l-Aehange and barracks merchaiidiM r nf Fords, vacuiuu cleaners and Deaver ' s clothes, this enterprising redhead has been a worthy disciple in the school of Turnerism! In constant demand for one chore or another, this easy- going Tidewaterite could always find an extra hour to take on one more job. His strong sense of responsibility and natural amiability have made his membership a real asset to the Glee Club and Religious Council. To both organiza- tions Ben has given enthusiastic support. Law school is the goal most immediate in his sights. After that, it ' s ceiling unlimited! ' s : r- a  - W4 ; «; ' BOMB ' PnS OSCAR KENT MABRY -The Mahe Lexington, Viuginia Civil Engineering, Armor — Priv.ite 4, 3, 1, Sergeant - ' ; Officers of the (inard Association; Baseball 4, 3, i, 1; Rat Basketliall; Rockl.ri.lge Couiitv Club 2, 1, Vice-President 1; Intramnrals 4, :i, i. 1 ; Monogram Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Ameri- can Society ot Civil Engineers 4, 3, i, 1. Surely providence smiled upon the Class of ' 61 that bright day in September 1957 when The Mabe picked up his shaving kit and crossed town to become a Brother Rat of ' 61. To be certain, we gained a fine southpaw for the baseball team, a passer-on-of-stoop-poop, a purchaser of slioe polish, a persistent businessman, and a helluva good friend. I tliink that our depressing winters were warmed a little, and our Sunday after Hop Weekend blues eased a lot by tlie presence of The Mabe ' s bubbly enthusiasm and cheerful personality. It is hard for us to forsee anything but success for you in tlie future, Oscar, and we wish you the best ot everytliing. TIIOM. S S. MADIGAN Tom LiN-coLN, Illinois antrv 1 ; Order f EliH- ■Iub 1; •a.nural Electrical Engineering, . rtillery 4, 3, .-Vir Force 2, Inf —Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Judo Team 4, 3, 2; Wrestling 4 of the Inverted Truck Tire 3; American Institute : trical Engineers 2, 1; International Relations ( B.C.C. 2; Key Club 1; Weslev Foundation 4; Inti F ' ootball 3. Well versed in the various problems and difficulties of sanitation (having previously been assoi iatcd witli the City Maintenance Department in Linr lii. Illinois, where the problem of sewage disposal is well kTi ' ium, ' I ' mmi came to V.M.I, to offer his services. At Hrst lie was looking for a career in the .- rmy, then switched to the Air Force and complications, then decided he would best like a com- mission in the Infantry. Having tired of looking into sewers, he is now looking into the field of research and develop- ment. How many other cadets have had the distinction of being on the Gim for one semester with no apparent defects, or of having a rat ' s nest in the debris under his hay. ' This serves to illustrate that if someone hasn ' t done it, Tom will try, especially when it comes to fixing electrical equipment (however, after he gets through, it is either fixed or per- manently deformed). Tom will be remembered for his hearty humor, and in hatever field he decides to exert his energy, we ' re sure lie will be tops. DAVID . LLEN MAGEE Dave Petersbikg, ' n(GINI. CivilEngineering,. riiior— Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant, 2; International Relations Club 4, 3; Armed Forces Clnli, 4, 3, 2; Wesley Foundation 4, 3; . merican Society of ' ivil Engineers 4, 3, 2; Intramurals 4, 3; Rat Swinimiiig Manager 3; Honor Tank Platoon 2; Cook School 2. The Bear came to V.M.I, with three things in mind- books, women, and more women. However, it didn ' t take Dave long to realize that all to these lucky women would have to wait until he finished his education. Pro- ably a short tour of duty with Uncle Sam at Fort Knox spurred the Bear onward to a great reformation, or niaylie not. But that is how it began, and since then, with a lot of hard work, he stands in the upper bracket of his class. With another year to go, Dave plans either to rejoin Uncle Sam for a shiDrt time or to give graduate school the big try. . lthough Dave ' s friends and a certain little woman are never sure what he will be planning to do from one day to the next, they are sure that Dave, with his friendly smile and pleasing personaUty, will succeed in any walk ot life. V. M. I. JOSKl ' II I ' ATKK K MAIIOXKY Atl Civil l•;llKilKVI■ill Air F,,r ,- I ' lu.-.l. J, 1. ( ' ..rpo.al :!. Sertjoanl ' ; Fi-iiri.ig Toam 4, :i. -1. 1; I ' Viuiiig .M,-.h.l I; Otiicors (if tlK- (nmrd Association; International Relations Chill ' i; Arineii Forces Club 4. ;!, -2, 1; American Society of Civil Kniiinecrs 4. 3, ' i. 1; Newman Cluli 4, 3, -2, 1; National S|ii ' leol,,i;ii al So.utv -2, 1; Deep South Chili 1.3. ' 2, Ccri ia liili I ' ic-i.l.nl 1; Intramural Track 4, 3, 2. 1; Civil War Cliili 2; l ' l)ghl Instruction Program 1; Young D.Miiocrats Cliili, Vice-President 1. Till ' fall of li ,57. Atlanta, Georgia, made its grealc advance since Sherman— tlie Bino-red-neck left for V.M Four years later we find V.M.I, ready for similar progre; Between caves, bicvcle trips, and sporatic love att ' a all over the Valley, .Joe has found time to get more sa time than anyone in the Corps. His rooinmal. ' - .ay I best thing aliout rooming with .Joe has licii In- ..k food package which never fails. .Joe has ninanicd Kn to the fencing team for four years and held an excellc record until, trying to prove he was a Southern gentlemii he accpiired the name of Grumpy. .Joe leaves V.M with the best wishes of his HmtliiT liats. an l we prcd he will go far— into space with llu- C. S. . ir I- ' nr.c. Mat CHARLES I.YXXIIAVKX M. XLY ■■Charlie . rlingto.n ' , Virginia licinaties, Jnfantrv— Private 4, 1, Corporal 3. Scr- t ' 2; nixlinginxhc ' d Student 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Distiiigliixlwd Student: Otficcrs of the Guard Association, Bat talion .Vthl. ' lic (Ifh.cr 1; After-drill Coektail Club 3, ' 2, 1; Main Sinks I.ate Study Club -2, 1. Charlie is a man who does his own thinking and this has led him to success at V.M.I. .Vcademic pursuits have liecn a challenge but never a problem to Charlie; a couple of hours per night — usually after Taps — have been all that he rc(|uircd to maintain his standing as a distinguished though, his originality led him in a dift ' erent a Rat, he tried to improve the looks of his . but somehow when he completed his crumpled int.. a lian.lful ,.f small bits ..f cartridge I treatment, leather. As the son of a colonel, it was only natural that Charlie should seek rank. He got it in one fell swoop. As a pri ate he took cliarge of his squad for competitive drill, and as a result of his performance, he won second place in the Corps, received a commendation from the Commandant, and got his corporal stripes. The following year, these became sergeant stripes. When there ' s partying to be done, Charlie usually chooses Washington, D. C., tor his setting, but during the week he finds an after-drill cocktail a nd an hour ' s sack to his liking. .loHN DA ' ID MARTIN •■David ALE.X.VXDIil.i, VlUGINT.l Physics, Air Force — Private 4, 1, Corporal 3, Sergeant ' 2; Distinguished Air Science Student; Officers of the Guard .Association; Varsitv Rifle Team 4, 3, ■2, 1; . ir Force Rifle Team 4, 3, ' 2, 1: American Institute of Physics 3, -2, 1; Co-Chairman, Insurance Committee ' fil. Da ' has grown both in stature and wisdom since Ins days in the Rat Line when upperclas-nicn pnsrd the qu ' estion. Who are You, mi.ster. — to win. h In- -landaid reply was, ' ■.V hundred and ten pounds of roinpin ' . sli.iii- pin ' i hell-raisin fury, sir! There are few Brother Rats who do not call him by first name, and equally few whose first names are not known to him — positive proof of Dave ' s friendliness and congeniality. Devoted to the idea that he came to V.M.I, to learn, he can usually be found studying somewhere in Mallory Hall, and after graduation he plans to continue his education in physics by attending graduate school. Firing on tlie rifle team is his favorite hobby, and he has supported it well in the last four years — making Southern Conference Team last year. Best of luck in all you do, Dave; and whatever it may be, we know you will do it well. : 1 y BOMB y-V S LEONARD OAXIEL MARTIX, .Tli. Leii Petersburg, Virginia History, Air Force— Private i. Corporal 3, Sergeant -2, ' 2ml Lieutciiaiit 1; Distinguished Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps Cadet: Ricluuond Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Air Force Rifle Team 4, 3; Westminster Fellowship 4, 3, ' 2, 1. Although Len could never be considered a military Richard, he is undoubtedly the best lieutenant old Alpha ci.nipany will ever see. He takes his work seriously, and jicrhaps is the only man ever to dyke out as an O.D. in the baik n 1 of the College Inn. If there we the frieiicUiest or most sincere man in tl Len would have no competition at all. Anyone that knows Len knows Katie ' could ever help envying them, for tliey h: . s a couple they will probably be kn li:ippiest, and most devoted |iii Thnugb one of the few First ( lass HisI Dean ' s Team, Len has his H-liln- si,!. ' , V Lcm ' s iiu.lnighl pailH- rr,,lunn- T, H. ( one ill Xcw liana. k. ' Tlur. ' is no 1 .•apai.ilili. ' S. f,,r«liat lie .Iocs i  li,, .-..ul.l b.-at that conibilia I an award for Corps, Big ho too; and erything. the best, k.rs in the world, y majors on the I will ever forget the guitar? No it t.. this bov ' s e. Miss Kay .Lies. And Nobody! C. F. WILLIAM MAlUKIi. Ill Bill RoKLVN Heights, New Yukk llistorv. Infantry— Private 4, 1. Corporal :i, S.rg.aiit - ' ; ' aisity Rifle Team 4, 3, ' 2, 1 : Soccer Club 4, 3, Co-Captain 2. 1; Int.Tiiatioiial Relations Club 3, Secretary-Treasurer ■2, Kxi ' cutive Vire-Presi.lent 1; Armed Forces Club ' 2, 1; Lutheran Club 4, 3, Vice-President ' 2. President 1; Reli- gious Council 3, ' 2, Vice-President 1 ; Contributing Editor, The Cadet; Officers of the Guard Association; Yankee Club. II Lvcr 111 h.u.lc rst I hoi .t Bill iini.ls Ihliti. Ii 1 th. C.I h. IMig ,itl. Ins 1 LsB ir.l With nil. Ml t in.l ki I.. I 111 1.1 t.ir the man with Bill Is 1 sure bet tor I V. .( ( ( r shots on Ins I, |, positions on both lo M I lllsl 1,1 Ih, id 111 ik .tips illxi; U.llh Council cideimcwisc. Bill w is i true L tor his ha and his excellent fliir lor writing ort the btige m June with diplonii commis- ..writ.r m hand MI will b, losing , son I will In g lining 1 llnirbir ALLl.N LESLIE McCOHMK K, III Pete R. vENN. , Ohio Ilislorv, Infantry — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant ' 2, ' 2nd Lieiiti ' iiaiit 1; Rat Swimming 4; Varsity Swimming 4; liitraniiirals 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Yankee Club 4, 3; Westminster Fellowship 4; International Relations Club 4, 3; Social Dir.Ttor ' 2, President 1: Armed Forces Club 4, 3. ' 2; Asso- ciate Editor of IflOl Ring Figure Maqazine ' 2; ISomh Photo- graphi. ' Editor 1; Ring Figure Committee ' 2; Publicity C.iiniuittee Chairman ' 2; International Relations Club Convention Delegate ' 2, 1; Ring Figure Bartender ' 2; Key Club 1 ; Student Convention on National Aft ' airs Delegate 1 . What ' s your name, Rat. ' McCormick, A. L., Sir! In the beginning, there was McCormick and 311 more Rats. The Conn soon became known in every circle. To his Brother Rats, he was Pete. To his Rat chemistry in- stni.t.ir, he was a genius (. ' ). Out of the whole class taking Rat chemistry, only Pete knew that lead was used to pro- tect us Rats from Superman ' s X-ray vision. Pete came to V.M.I from Ohio. With him he brought a fine wit, a ukelele, and a vocabulary all his own. Bwough, that universal expression, has gained fame and usage throughout the social sphere of existence because of Pete. Pete has done well these past four years. He has a lot to be ijroud of and to remember: Adv entures at Goshen and at the Ville; I.R.C. trips; Finals as a Third; and an ability to get any job done with seemingly effortless ease. Knowing Pete as we do, we ' re certain that he ' ll continue to do well in whatever he chooses and w herever he goes. V. M. I. KUGKNE RISSELI, M. DANNAI.l), .11!. Skip -I ' mr Norfolk, ' iik:ini a 15i .l. HV. .Vniioi—Privati ' i, ( ' (.rixM-Ml I!. liallMli.Mi SciKcnil Majdr ' -, ' , l.sl [.ii ' utonniit 1; Dixluu iii.shal Mililari Sti„lnil 1; ti.lcuatiT Club a, J, 1; V.M.I. Cuilrt Stall t, Cini.la- tioii Maii.iniT a, Co-Busiiu ' ss Maiianrr ' i. liusim-ss Man- ager 1; liitraiMurals a, ' - ' ; . nlic..l.«i(al Clul. t; Clii. ' ! ' Forest Fire Fifiliter 1, l ' ul.lirali..i.s B.,ara •- ' . I; Vii-inia Academy (iF Seien.e t, a, ■, ' , 1. Yea, ril ill) it for 1U% interest, is a i ' amilar cry to all of Skip ' s Urother Rats and to many underclassmen as well. Skip hailed from Halifax C mnty as a mouse, and entered V.M.I, with a dual purpose in mind — to gel as many dollars and as many stripes out of V.M.T. a.s possible. Right from the start, the Pod determined his goal, and he must have aimed high liccau.se that ' s where he went. As a First Classman, lie is not only a battalion operations officer, but a l)ig administrator on the school iicws,iai)cr as well. During his four years .at V.M.I. Skip lias .l.MH- sonielhing that very few V.M.I. men !..; hr has k.pl Ins position as an officer in the Corps ,,f Ca.lcts and at the .same time has Uved the advenlnn.us life of the private. There arc few phases of cadet life thai Skip is not well acquainted with. We are all snrc thai Skill, with Ins abilitv to make the best of every silnahon and his p.,sitive attitude, will go far in any lick! nf ciideavnr. JAMES ROBERT MiDOXAl,!) .lim Wa.shington, 1). C. Electriial Engineering, Ordinance — Private 4, 1, Corporal a. Sergeant -2; American Institute of Electrical Engineers ' 2, 1; Dislitiguished Military Student: Rat Track 4; Varsity Swimming 4, 3; Texas Club ' - , 1; Vestmin.ster Fcllow- sliip 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Foxtrot Company 4, 3, ' 2, 1. .lim Mi-l)onald canic lo ' ,M.l. with the iutention.s of going into the Regular Arniv and of preparing himself for a career in the field of electrical engineering. Not to l.c held down too close to a life of nothing but woik, Jim went out for the swimming team and won a monogram ill his Third Cla.ss Year. He succeeded in his efforts to prepare hiiiisclf for engineering, and has his apphiatioii in for a regular commission. Jim has succeded in fiillilliiig his ambitions at V.M.I, and is sure to do the same after he graduates. cruris scRANTON McDowell Curt Halste.vd, K.vnsas ' ivil Engineering 4, Chemistry 3, 2, 1, Air Force— Private f a ' 2. 1 ; Dean ' s List 2; Indoor Track 4, 3, 2, 1; Outdoor Track f, a, 2, 1: Glee Club 3, 2, 1, Soloist 2, 1; Guard Mnuui Band t. 3, 2, 1 2; Westminster Fehnuship t; American Chniiical Society 3, 2, 1. Being from a V ' .M.I. family. Curt had his sentence to spend four years of hard labor at the Institute before he was able to defend himself. Hoping to make his mark on M. . an indelible one, he began by placing his well known lncrc.tilv|ihics on the various walls in barracks. However, he soon tired of this and searched for other uays in which to assert his bountiful personality. . p- jiarently he was successful, for with his winning ways, intelligence, and ability to buckle down and do anything he sets his mind to. Curt has constantly been on tlie Dean ' s List and an active member of the Glee Club, as well as being in several other extracurricular activities (both in school and out). Curt will not find it difficult to get ahead after school as long as he continues to display the same qualities he h.as shown in his four years at V.M.I. The persons he lias dealings with, be tliev male or female, will be most fortu- nate indeed to have met one sii, I, .is he. V 7 i-W S. BOMB SYLVESTER McGIXX, Jr. Mac Newton Center, Massachusetts Civil Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, 3, 1, Sergeant 2; C.uidon Bearer; Wrestling i; Track 4; Yankee Club 4, 3, ' 2, 1; International Relations Club i, 1; Newman Club 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Intramurals 2; OfScers of the Guard Association 1; Ski Club 2, 1. When Mac arrived at V.M.I, with his suitcase full of toliet articles, the fearsome men of the cadre shuddered, partially because they could not understand his New England brogue, but mostly because of his unorthodox surname. The fear thus instilled was not to be permanent, mil his Rat Year despite , ,ni l.r.l l.r .iilc-orize.l 1,1 ll„. li.Mnr niiiiaiiceal iig tu the Usual academic and Sylvester managed to gc it. His remaining time at M 1 according to his various cotu|uc i neighboring nunneries, not accord. We have found in Mac, despite his apparent fickle nature a ri ' solute .singleness of purpose, and a drive to get ahead which will stand him in g I slr.iil on Ihc outside, .- t any rail- Mac wc wisli von the be | m .ill m u undertake, and know you ' ll deserve all that v.. M II. ,■,.,11,, lish. RICHARD MANNING MrMCRRY Mac Decatur, Geohgi. History, Infantry— Private 4. ' 2, Corporal 3, Cancer 1; Deep South Club 4, 3, i, 1; International Relations Clul) ■2, 1; Civil War Club, President ' 2, 1; Georgia Club 1; Tinuuins Music Society 1, History Department Assistant 1. From beneath his stacks of stamps and Civil War relics burst Richard (Mac) McMurry that fateful day in Septeni- bcrnf l!l.37. Along ' Ih the rest of his Brother Rats, Ma I .lined Rat Year progressed. „. a that demanding But, once again M.i. - In. luisition of corporaUliip .-.- I.r-I.. ,,! ii|.,.ii liini lii lliinl Cla.ssYear. , la.s, tlin.ii-li ...m, ' ■■;i,lnili.l,lrativc mi. lakc, : lac was destined tu n-j,,in tin- iiiiiks. At this tune, Mac fiiimd his piisilii.n, that being to fluctuate between number two and numlicr three ranking history major. By the time Mac entered his First Class Year, his studies were on firm grounds and his somew Iml |.iiM..ii ly Mil. lined interests once again flourished. Trip L. iiii..ii l.iittlctii-ids resulted in many Civil War relics while trip.s tu the fourth stoop resulted in an intrictae stamp collecting agency. The future holds much for the Class of ' 61, no doubt a large portion of this will be attained by Mac. WARREX HARDING McXA LVRA, .In. Mae Hampton, Virginia History, Infantry— Private 3, 2, 1, Corporal 3; Cross Country 3, i, 1; Indoor Track 4, 3, 2, 1; Outdoor Track 4, 3, 2, 1; Intramural Swimming 4, 3; Tidewater Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Armed Forces Club 4, 3; International Relations Club 4; Canterbury Club 4, 3; Glee Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Sports Staff, Cadet 2, 1; Minor Sports Editor, Cadet 1; Bomb Advertising Staff 4, 3; Little Gym Committee 2; Hop and Floor Committee, Ring Figure Class ' 61 2; The John Letcher Prize 2; Three Year Varsity Monogram Trophy 1. Crazy about guns and law, JIac came to V.M.I, from the holy area ot Tidewater with the sole ambition to be- come governor of Virginia. A History Major, ilac has spent much of his time these past four years reading or running. Mac ' s Rat Y ' ear was marked by no demerits and a long losing struggle with chemistry. Returning as a Third, his mark of 87 G.C. cards stands as a sign of his lielic ing in the Rat Line. The Second Class Year was inarknl by a letter from the Governor of Virginia and the .luliii l.clrlier Prize. The hallowed First Class Year found Mac preparing to enter law school and rounding out his track career at the Institute. Mac ' s ability to, be a good listener and at the same time to offer criticism has been recognized by many members of the Corps. In reviewing Mac ' s career at V.M.I., it seems natural to say that as V.M.I, loses a Keydet, Virginia gains a future governor. V. M. 1. IIAKOI.D KAXDOMMI M( XEMAR ■•Chcslrr Lexington, Vihginia Civil Engineering, Armor — Private i, 3, 2, 1; Soccer i. 3, -2; Intramural Softball 4, 3, -2; Intramural Volley- Ijall 4, 3; Westminster Fellowship; Chief, Cherokee Club. As all of his friends will tell you, the biggest thing aliout Alac is lii-i nnsc. I nt he claims to have also inherited from his (lirrokir .mcestors some of that romping, stomping. ruri-loMii;; liuinor of his. .After recciMiif; hi IMi.D. in calculus, Mac went on to greater glories as a full-time key-det waiter, outgrouiiig tiis straight pants in the process. As a future armor leader. Mar has constantlv towed the mark and plans to lii-iiddlc-diddK- across the finish line as quickly as pos- GF:()Ii(;K DFXCAX MvrMll.l.AX, JR. Chico MeTTCIIEN, XeW -TEiiSEV English, Artillery- Private 4, 3, -2, 1; Fencing 3, -2; R. E. Dixon English Society 3. 2, 1; Westminster Fellowship Committee ' 2; Glee Club 4; V.M.I. Amateur Artists Society, President. Cliico came to ' ..M.I. with the Marine Corps Hymn ringing in his ears, . fter a year of military life, however, he changid lii ' mind. His goal then became the achieve- iiieiit nf tlic shilus of first class private, and for four years he has tciiai i(.n l - striven toward the attainment of this g,.al. After what ' lias .-niH-d like I lionsands of vcars of .■irduous struggle, CIimm lu, iv.m lirj In, ,.al. makin- the journey along the j |m], lal.l. llnMimh , ncli jircnrrnjia- tions as the guitar and llie bongo.,, ulncli are liable lo be heard at odd hours of the day or night (whenever the sjjirit nio es him). Quite often his creative ability turns on the innocent white canvas and he gives full vent to his repressions by striking at his victim with wild, bold slashes of paint. E ' ery now and then he surprises him- self and turnes out something rather good. Although Chico did not matriculate with us, his unusual prr,Mi(;dil - and interests have so enlivened our sta iicrr that we feel justified in calling him our Uncle Rat. Coud lurk, Chico, and we are glad to have had you with us. .JOIIX CR.ATOX Mil, LEU, II Xemo Webster Ghoves, Mlssouri llistorv, Infantrv— Private 4. Corporal 3, Sergeant ' 2. 2Tid Lieutenant 1; Disfingiiixheit Military Student: Rat Swimming; ' arsitv Swimming 4, 3, 2; International Relations Club 4, ' 3, i, 1; . rmed Forces Club 3, ' 2, 1; French Club 3, Treasurer i; Ring Figure Committee 2; Glee Club 4; lutramurals 4, 3, 2, 1; Key Club L Nemo has made his stay at the Institute as com- fortable as possible. He has kept his ears to the wall, and his lock box ready for anything, since he entered the arch. His exploits have ranged from residing on many class committees, to his own money making enterprises, whicii included the issuing of the lock-box order. John, while spending a good part of his cadetship in the sack, has managed to maintain a very high rate of pro- ficiency in his studies, the military, and barracks lawyer practice. In addition, he still finds plenty of time to party. Upon leaving the Institute, John will take with him the organizing power and fine.s.se that will assure him success, and wliich ha e made him one of the best known and well liked of .nir Brother Rats. ttjff - s v . BOMB ' up m vovu ■ ' m f. - jr ■ I VK B u -v :k JOHN DAVID MILLER J. D. Erltox, New Jersey Ili-story, Armor — Private 4, Corporal 3, 1st Sergeant ' ■2; Captain, B Company 1; Distinguished MHitaTy Student; Armed Forces Club; International Relations Club ' ■2, 1; Fencing 4; Intramural Swimming ' 2, 1; Baseball i 1. To attain a high level of achievement in every phase of cadet life while excelling in one — the military — is a goal set liy many, rcache l by few. Although ' .]M.I. is essentially a ' military school nnd turns out ni;iny fine officers, there are always a few cn.lcls wli.i -(.hmI ■. n,v,■■ the rest in their desire to pursue ihc niihl;, I ;i ,i u,m m| life. J.I). isone of these outst;iTi.liii;jly niilil,ii. iihIk nhials, and th uigh he is often kifhird jln.tit !ih intense li-rvor for the army life, his leadership ;iliilil, i xlill.idd hy his calm understanding and toleraiur .| ult.n upp.. uiL ' :ittitudes. When Jack is nut iii the Mutor Pool trying to enlarge his knowledge of Army vehicles, he is usually found attempting to perfect Bravo Company, or working out on the ropes to lb. J;i.k devulr.l .t eiphne.i h, feehng tl The trait miration fn t thi i,t ' ll. ' lu;il |ii aguodarmv ..tlieer. nd ad- icli has giiine.l him much respect tlie Corps is iiis willingness to stick his neck out and pitcli for the troops wiien he thinks they deserve it, and this will no doubt gain him a place of high regard among his future army subordinates. Jack is a man driven by one supreme ambition and all of his efforts have been directed towards this. With his many versatile abilities moving this course along a balanced ])erspective, he cannot, we feel, help but be an outstanding and valuable armv officer. JAMES ARMET MINER, JR. Peaches LVDISONVILLE, KENTUCKY Civil Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, 3, Sergeant ' 2, ' 2nd Lieutenant 1; Distinguished Air Cadet 1; Varsity Baseball 4, 3; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, ' 2, 1; Kentucky Club 4; Armed Forces Club 2, 1; Newman Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Intramurals 4, 3. 2. 1; Key Club 1. If the class of ' (it wei would have to in.hi.lr with at least one nt |,i- at Ft. Laderdalc. Tiom Jim ]Miner as the ] -a will continue to rescin) his classmates reg. n, for his wa U--l .,rh. ' v a time capsule in June, we ' sleeveless bathrobe, along u gathered with loving care or no, we will all remember -iiiibled then, and no doubt ;irs to come. Every one of 3 a friend, and with good mile has been a cheerful greeting to us ail. Jim will also be remembered for his adventiu-es into space with the Air Force flight program, and his adventures into the strange and often mystifying world of engineering with the Civil Eiigitii-cring department. Whether Jim ' s plans include the Air Force, an engineer- ing career, or selling clothes for the College Town Shop, he ' ll do a danm good job. KENT ALLEN MODINE Mo Falls Church, Vihginl Civil Engineering, Artillery — Private 4, 1; Corporal 3; Sergeant 2; Officers of the Guard Association 1, Football 4; Track 4, 3, 2, 1; Cadet Staff 4, Monogram Club 3, ' 2, 1. To write the history of such a personality as Mo in such a limited space seems unfair. A rather exceptional Rat Year is perhaps best illustrated by the fact that he never went up . This should suffice as a picture of his first year at the Institute. His sophomore year in college was not quite as stellar. Although he started out as a high ranking corporal, he soon was a private due to a mass innuigration to a town called Blaeksburg. In his Junior Year he was again a miUtary man, being a sergeant. This year also marked the start of his newest nickname, crooked body. His final year at the Institute, Kent chose for one reason or another to once more join the ranks of privates. With this year came more frequent trips to Lynchburg, too. This, we all think, is an indication of a very important part of his future which is bound to be a success — knowing Mo. V. M. I. GERALD NEWTON MOLLOCK Jerry Pfctersbuhg, Vi[{(;i [a Civil Kimiiircriiif;. Armor— Private I-, ;i. - , 1; .Tewisli Clul, 4, :), •- ' . 1; Iteliuious CnuTifil +, ;i, ■- ' , I; Fcuciiif, ' I-, :!; (ilic Cluh t, :i. 1; lioniir Tank I ' latoi.ii 2; Ameriraii .Se.-iciv ..I ' Civil Eri iTurrs 4, :!, - , 1; Cuilcl SlalV k Intramural Soll- Ijall and Track i. 3, ' - ' , 1; Blackslmrf; Expedition li; P.T. ' .s 3; ' oluuteer Fire Fighters 3. When Jerry first came to the Institnte, he was as new to it as it was to llini. It didn ' t take l,,nj, ' . however, for all of our Brother Rats to come to kn..w liirji as a tine classmate and a still Letter Irieml. When tliin-s would uet t..u di an,l others mifjllt falter, vou eouhl dc|),iid on Jerrv to cine out with his head high and williu- I,, h.lp anyone and ivcryon.- One of the sadder thin-s ai.ont l.avini; V.M.I. fact that we will he separated fr Urotlier Rats lik The Institute and the Class „ litdl take great |: knowing that whatever endea cr Jerrv mi.lertakes, succeed in Ins usual Tiiaimer. Rest .,f luck. Broth. is the Ji-rrv. ride in -ym . he will ■r Rati n iMi JOHN JOSEPH MOORCONES PriiCELLVII.lJC, ' lU(aN[. Chemistry, Artiller — Private i, 3, 1, Sergeant ' 2; Class Treasurer; Track i, 3, ' 2; International Relations Clulj i, 3, 2, 1; President, V.M.I. —International Relations Club; President, Southeast Region International RelatioTis Club; President, Young Democrats; Newman Club i, 3, - , 1; Soccer 4, 1. Leaving his chain of m.. ic theaters and oil wells. JJ came to V.M.I, from Northern Virginia. He settled into the chemistry curriculum, but found a natural interest o er in the liberal arts building and excelled there. Through his humor, persoualit.v, and gift of speech, JJ made man.v friends. These attributes carried him, natural- ly enough, into the fields of politics. John took an active role in all political activities within the Corps and rose to national p,isiti..n in the Inlcrnati..n;d Rcl,■ltiM,l Cluli. Tin- ,li ,..l, an.l wc tc -l niV ' d.ni ' Mriiits. ' Vitli rs Manry-BrookcIIall a distinguishetl c;irecr. W - ■ JOHN KELLY MOORE .John Ni;« ' YuHK City, New Youk (nil i:iiLiiMrriim. Artillery — Private i, i, 1, Corporal 3; aiMix -u iinnnn- Team 4; Judo Club 3, ' 2; Officers of the (.Hard . -.M, laiion; Tidewater Club 4, 3; Y ' ankee Club 2, 1; .irmed Forces Club ' 2, 1; Catholic Choir 3, 2, 1; Glee Club 4; American Society of Civil Engineers; Brookside Manor 3, 2, 1; Intramurals 3, 2, 1. From the world of the service (Coast Guard) came John with his eyes on the Naval . cademy It didn ' t take long for this desire to settle down to persistent endurance for .M.I. Besides, Farmville and a gal named Hannah (Banana) were much closer to V.M.I, than . nnapolis. The Dnmi. Truck, with his casv-L ' oint ' manner, niix. ' d dl .h Ih: his ' I ' lnnl (Lis, 111 the ag.- .it INMIl CCI ' was common in his cadctship, The Goat came out smelling like a rose. He saw a lot of barracks at this time. John can lie found almost anvwhere, including Farmxille, Boston, or Brookside Man.)r. and even in trouble (fre- quently). The best of luck, .h)hn. to the future that lies before vou. BOMB JAMES VANCE MOWERY Doc Richmond, Virginia History, Armor— Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Rich ii.l Cliil.; Ring Figure Jless Hall Banquet Committee; Cadel Stall ' 4, 3: Intramurals 3, ' 2, 1; Newman Club; Assistant Guidon Bearer; Officers of the Guard Association. From the halls of Benedictine High in Richmond, there came a guy who was to add his small contribution to the mighty Virginia Military Institute before going out into the skc])ti(al world of business and turmoil. Doc, as .liiii ;i lo Ipccdnie so popularly known, suffered a few sctl ' jirks in hw c;irly academic career, but he was to over- come lhc,-,c obstacles through diligent concentration. From Finals of his Rat Year until Second Class summer acation, it was Westhampton all the way. But as the First Class Y ' ear began, so did tlie freciuent trips to S.S. in B.V. Now the trips to Richni I !J..I Ic«. t and fewer As someone once remarked, a lot ot iIiuil ' - li.ii ' pcii during Summer Camp. The best of luck ti, I Im, m I lie inlurc, ami we hope to see that old gray head (.ItiMi alter gradualion. PAUL BARRY MYATT P. B. R. HW AY, New Jersey Chemistry, Air Force — Private 4, 1, Corporal 3, Color Sergeant, Sergeant 2; Rat Wrestling; Religious Council 3, Secretary 2, President 1; Newman Club 4, Treasurer 3, Vice-President 2, President 1; American Chemical Society 3. 2, 1; Distinguished Air Science Cadet. Paul came to V.M.I, in the Fall of l ' t5T wilh liiu ' h anitiitions, great drive, and determination thit li w u 1 make it througli V.M.I, and do so to the bi-t 1 hi ability. Paul did not fail in his goals, but griduili I hiIIi tile admiration, the respect, ancl the high Ih n_lils ( I hi Brother Rats, with a good academic as will l niilit ir record. Paul centered most of his extraeurrieuhr KtiMties around the Religious Council and his own Nenmni Cluli .Mlhoiigh ilevoted to his religion, he conducted his cadet ship so that his practice of it was luA a rl i I ud one I ' aiil will always be remembercl hv hi. Bi I her R,its .IS a person who would never refuse ., i in need ol his help with their problems. Ili.s siiiccu pi rscm dlt% his wit and ,il«,i - pleasant mood, plus tilt quilitits ol li..iiesty aii.l lncIMlllllc , will place Paul at the top in whatever he doc and wherever he goes. JERRY MATHI. S MYERS Jerry Petersburg, Virginia Civil Engineering, Mr Force— Private 4, Corporal 3. 1st Sergeant 2, Battalion Commander 1; Distimiiiished Air Science Sitident 1; Who ' s Who Among Stndcnis in Amrriran Colleges and Universities: Rat Football; Rat Haskethall; Armed Forces Club 2; General Committee 1; Water Polo 4, 3, 2, 1; .-Vquatic Board of Leader Examiners 3, 2, 1; Aquatic Club 2, 1. WluMi Jerry came to V.M.I, he had his mind made up that Ik ' was going to be on top, and his four years here lia ( |iid c.l this in every w-ay. The little man is prcll liiL ' lil■ll he stands before his Battalion, and his listing ill Ihi H7 ) ' s Who is a crowning success. Popular among liis Brother Rats, Jerry was elected to the General Committee, a place he had visited many times his Rat Year. . hard worker in all things, Jerry is one of the few- cadets who has really worked his way through school Myer ' s Swimming School has become an institution in Lexington during the last tew summers. Swimming, and more i iii tly skin diving, is the hobby which occupies iiii.st III .linw ' .. ..jiare time. He has become such a master of llll ililhriilt sport that he has even been called to help the State Police. Success is a product of hard work is a proverb which fits exactly Jerry ' s academic work. Being a Civil, the work was always there, and his good record pro ' es that this has been one more impressive milestone on the road to success. iVll these things go together to prove that Jerry is the kind of man worthy of emulation, a great guy, a great roommate, and certain to be a success in whatever field he will make his career. V. M. I. ANDREW -MYRUSKI, JR. Andy loNiiOE, New Yohk Civil Engineering, Armor — Private 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Yankee Chil) 4, 3, i, 1; American Society of Civil Engineers 4, 3, ■2, 1; Newman Chili 4, 3, •, ' . 1; Photographer, V.M.I. Cadet. No one really knows jii.sl why .Vndy came to V.M.I. , but it had been rumored that wlicTi asked this question as a Rat, he pleaded temporary insanity. Never caring much about the niilitar_ , .Viidy has concentrated on liis im- mediate goal in life, namely getting away from the halloweil walls of the Institute. An avid photographer, he has spent many hours waiting for that right picture. In his spare time, you can usually find him under his blankets, contemplating. In his own quiet, modest way, Andy is truly an iiitcgra! pnrt of the Cla.ss of I ' .IBl. JAMES STEPHEN NEEDIIAM Jim The Need W.iSHINGTON, D. C. P ' lectrical Engineering, I . S. Marine Corps — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant ' 2, ' 2nd Lieutenant 1; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, 1; Newman Club 4, 3, ' 2, 1; American Institute cif Electrical Engineers 3, ' 2, 1; Board Member 1; Intra- inurals 4, 3, ' 2, 1: Glee Club Tape Recorder 3, ' 2; Yankee Club 4, 3, -2, 1; International Relations Club 1. Jim ' s four years at V.M.I, have been typified by his serious attitude towards the Rat Line and the military phase of the In.stitute. However, it cannot be said that The Needs does not have a humorous side. His dry wit and sense of humor have enlivened many hours in I he dungeons of N.E.B. He has been one of the main ' ■iiT;. ' :iiii i ' rs in barracks. Jim was the first in adopting III. vlmwcrs as his new study room our First Class Year. Iliv dclrrmination to succeed has been shown by his con- sistent improvement academically, until he finally made the big jump to E-L However, all his friends know that he will always be an E- ' 2 boy at heart. His combination of military and acailemic drive are sure to make him a sucrcss in his first antl r.nly li: e. the Marine Corps. iS ' f DKMS NICHOLAS Nick Denis Venice, Flohid. ( iMJ Fiigineering, Infantry — Private 4, Corporal 3, ( ..l..r S( rgeaiit. Sergeant ' 2, ' 2nd Lieutenant 1; Distingiiisheil Milituni Siiulciil: Florida Club 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Armed Forces ( lub 3, 2; Intramural Football and Basketball 4. 3, i, 1 , Summer School Calculus Clnli ' 2. Denis arrived at the Institute with one primary goal--a Regular Army cominission. He undertook Ibis liy gilting ort on the right foot, which deeply chagrined lli ro an- mates (who missed his company at the Officers of the (luard Association and in Third ' s rooms during the Rat Year) His reward was first-ranking corporal in his com- pany his Third Class Y ' ear. The next year he was with the ((.lo ' rs, and ultimately got his saber, . lthough an en- thusiastic devotee of the military and the Rat Line, Denis h.is never been known to turn his back to wine, women, and song ' BOMB ■ - J FRANK AXTIIOXY OLEY BigO Tex I EviTTOHN, New Y ' onK and Houston, Texas Klectrical Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Basketball 4, 3, % Captain 1; Intramural Football and Softball; American Institute of Electrical Engineers; Newman Club -I, 3, 2, 1; Texas Club 1. Frank came from Levittown to the Instituti- in Srpfein- bcr of 1!).i7, witli two gonN: first, to prepare himself for a career in cn iiHrrin:;, anil mtoikI, to drag a crippled K.A.I.I li;i,l„ll.;ill lr;iin n,i|,, i|,, feet. His first goal was accuiiipli.shril «iH, I ' Ut mil williout long hours of hard work. As for the second, one only has to look at the team ' s record of improvement, even with a considerably tougher schedule. Between his Second and First Class Years, Frank ' s family moved West to Houston, and Frank im- mediately became the stereotype of a Texan with, of course, a heavy Yankee accent. His constant drive and c cr-readv smile will long be remembered, and even the vast size ' of T xas will not lose Frank from the thoughts and hearts of his Brother Rats. We are confident that whatever destiny iiiay serve him, he will always be found in control. JAMES L, OLIVER Ohic Covington, Virgini.v Clicmistrv, Air Force— Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Ofhrrrs of the (iuard A.;,so(iali..n; .Tudo Team 4; Rat Baseball Manager 3, 2, 1; C:nli I (.lie (lull 4, 3, i, 1; Floor Committee 1; American (In nm :il Sm iilv 3, ' i, 1; .Vrchaeology Club 3, 2; Company I I HeiiriMiitative 1. From out of the hills of Covington, that fateful day in September 19. 7, came young James Oliver. Like all M I Haiv. lie began by sinning his hat and shoes. He soiin ilii iileil Hull the lot of a zebra was not to be his, ami III I.I i.iiiii line of the privates of the upper classes. Jinnn ha, piiuiii liv liis u ' nind sense of hnmnr and con- sistent march up llie ' aeailenim lnlU llial lie i not a man to be stopped bv .•iii lliiii i.r ariMme lie li.is won the respect of all who kne« him lur Ins uillingness to help a friend in need. Ollie is bound to find success in his trek through life, because of his drive and desire to get the best that life has to oft ' er. PUILU BARRY OHNDORFF Dorf Roanoke, Vihgi.nia Civil Engineering, Infantry— Private 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Ofiicers of the Guard Association; Air Force Rifle Team 4; Roa- noke Club 4, 3, 2, 1, Vice-President 1; Armed Forces Club 2, 1; American Society of Civil Engineers, 4, 3. 2, 1; Canterbury Club 4; Intramurals 4, 3, 2, 1; Reigning Grub, Room 212. . rare breed of animal known as the Dorkus Am- phibious lived in Roanoke for many years before migrat- Barry has the distinction of being the ti !■ niililai ' v man at V.M.I, that is, a mem- y biiree, Ihe Aniiy, and the Navy. Or-ndortf, lie I, alleiiinnaleiy known in the M.S. de- ciitiiel ililfercnt when out of the old grey. I)es|iitc the academic challenge, Tapioca has still managed to retain his form as a party lover. Truck and the grey goose have gone on many expeditions to Martinsville, Lynchburg, and Staunton, always returning in one piece, except for a large head the next day. We predict ISear will go far in whatever field lie chooses, and alimg with him we send an oUI yell from the Class of ' 61. ing to Lexington, only tlu-ce-le ber ' of the . B. A. as partment. is I «ftK, V. M. I. lilCIIAUl) IIKATII I ' ARKKI! Di.k l!ll IIMOXI). ' TU(iINI. Plivsics, Arlill.TV I ' nviil, ' 1, :i. ' , 1; VaiMtv IimI..,,!- :i, Outdoor Track t, ' J. ' . ' ; Cross Counlrv 4, a, -2; liiilniioi Chil] I-, a, ' 2, 1; Amcrie:ui liistitulc- of I ' hvsiis K :t, -, ' , InlraimirMls 4, 3, •. ' , 1. A r. ' ,! lira, I, ulio hails Ironi the Confeclerati- lan.l Hi. hm. .11.1. ir-iiiia. sl..riii,-.l tlu antes of V.M.I. I., inr . . II.T liiitliTif; out tliat llii ' s.li.i .s. ' ii.l liiv Ihi.I.Iv ..tf t.. M.arv B.al. his lirsl .hsa|ip..iiilln. ' nl wasTi.it .•.,-,■,1, h,. ha. I I.. hoautiful sitiMs of V.M.I. «illi his buddy, ho was ru.iil.v awakeucd hy the wickedness of Colonel Byrne and Colon. I Heflin. Outside of fighting his way through advanc. I calculus, differential eciuations, and theoretical physi.-s, Dick has found time to indulge in intramurals, as w.-ll as his own body building course given daily in th. ' jittl. ' gyui during the months of spring. , lth. ugli Dick wasn ' t a star on the athletic field, or an iMiistcin ' in the physics curriculum, whatever he did was willi his heart and to the utmost of his physical am! HI. nial . a|ia.ii ' . TTe will always be remembered for his hii [■. Ills wit. his ability to remember things, and his l.ll-ln..l..l .liiiik. Cood luck, Brother Rat, from the Class ol ' (II. KKNTON lUiAXCII PATRICK •• Rabbit I! WU ' TON, VlRGINI. K.iigiii.Minig, Artillery— Private i, 3, i, 1; Rat F....I- C ball t; ' arsily Fo..tball 3, 2, 1; Monogram Club ' 2, 1; Ti.k ' wat.-r Club; .Vni. ' rican Society of Civil Engineering 3, ' , ' , 1; I ' rcsi.l.iil of Duck Hunting Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Arnie.l F...r(es Club 4. Rabbit, as h.- V.M.I, in S. ptc duck bl ill, ' .! bv his Br.ith.-r Rats, first came to ■r .,r l!l.- 7, lakin- leave of his bel. vc,l 1,1s an.l niarsli.-s „l I ' h.ielms. The cch,. of ' ■hell,. Ace fr,un th. ' walls ,.f barra -ks h.ave brought smiles t,j tli, ' fa.vs .if Ills lin.ther Rats .luring the past four years. Sloiii ' w.ill .l.i.kson ' s famous words, You may be what- , , I voii r.s.ih-. ' to be, have been symbolic of Kentf.n ' s proiir,ss II, ' has shown through hard work and deter- mination that this statement is very applicable. He has never failed to find time for a friendly word or to giv-e a word of advice. Kenton has been a true Brother Rat in every .sense of the word. To be sure, no one in the Class of llttil will ever forget Kenton, who is admired and respected bv all whether he is his Brother Rat or not. Good luck. Ace! nil.BI ' .R ' P MICHAEL PAYNE, .JR. ■■Iron .Taw . ni,IXGTON, ' lHr.I. I.l History, . rmor — Private 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Distinguished Militnn Stiirleii ' t; B Companv Officers of the Guard Association Repnsentativ,-; Track 4; Fencing 3; Tidewater Club 4; Washinyt.iii Chib 3, ' 2, 1; Key Club 1; International Re- lations (bib f, 3, ' , ' . I ; Anued Forces Club 4, 3, 2, 1; West- minster Fcll.iwship k ■ ' B Company Intramurals 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Monogram Minstrel 2; Ifllil Ring Figure Committee 2; Honor Tank Troop 2, 1. When Poker Face came to PAR. DISE UNLIM- ITED, he was tlirown into the ill-fated Section Three. He became one of the very few that got through the Rat Y, ' ar with,, lit ;r ,leticiencv. In his Third Class Y ' ear, he ,lisiiiii;iiisli.,l l,iiiis,-lf in the Blacksburg Raiders, Inc., but tins Inn. Ill .li.hi ' t In.k out— he got 2 and 40 with the rest ,.r us. Kv,-n with all his runnim. ' ar..nn.l. Mike still , cca- .si.aiallv settl,-il ,h,wn t,. -s,.me .s,.n,.ns I k w,,rk. He aini.M f, r a i).M.S. an,l ma,le it. He liil th, ' Ib.nor R..li right away in his First Class Year, win, h g.i.s i,, show that he can do anything he sets his mind to. He ' s the kind of guy that never says no to a favor — as many of his Brother Rats know. . ud n, w, good luck, good buddy, go out and sliow them h.,w t.. run tli. ' w.,rl,l. X % BOMB k CHARLES GEORGE PECKHAM Moose Arlington, Virginia Hist. TV, Air Eorcc Private 4, 3; R.it Wrostlin- 1; Wash- iTiytoii Club -4, 3; International Relations Club 3; Armed Forces Club 4; Newman Club 4; Glee Club 4; Intramural Football 4, 3; Young Democrats Club, Vice-President 3; Car 4. When the members of a class begin the rigorous but rewarding life of the V.M.I, cadet, there are always to be •nntii II, p. found a few endowed with per- on Throuji:h the more iliflii nil liiiK because of its ability l i •j.c nlom of tliis jjroup in onrrlji.s i. im(i I i ( wlm. theu ' h shi, ' htlv ]ianipcred hv .-M-Hlnriic dith. ' ullv his Hat Ye;ir. li;.,s conir bark to fulfill hi .h-irr |u l ,T,,iiir Ih.iIi a V.M.I, alumnus and a life-long Hmthrr Hal nf llu- Class of 1!)61. Tlie Moose has shown himself to be a lasting friend and an energetic cadet, and it is with pride that we wish liini the happiness and success which he will surely earn in WILLIAM DOHSEY PENDEH, IV Dorse ' XoHFOLK, Virginia Phvsics. Air Force— Private 4, ' 2, 1; Rat Wrrstliim; ' arsitv Track 2; Intramurals -t, 2, 1; Tidewater Club; American Institute of Physics; Floor Committee 4; Canterbury Club. Horsey, trulv a Norfolk and ' ir-i,, came to V.M 1 wit life, however, .nisc T ' niversitv of irm of Cavaliers. But Hn.tluT UalN he r. Despite his .small ewater boy— having lived both in jiRfcrring the latter we are sure), lIi hopes. Not having enough social iiri |o transfer after one year to the In li- ' ronir a nir.nlKT of the Corps ■ iML ' till [iiril ;iiii| friendship of his li i- fi-ut ei lit. Dorse has a great lity and a full black book. His mid-week activities theiuseh-es with telephone calls and weekend ■ is quite often serious minded towards his future, r( er he goes and whatever he does, he ' ll be red by his Brother Rats as a truly pleasant- Rdl.Wl) WILLARI) PHILLIPS, Bill .IR. j - . nuKHP- PuNGOTE. GUE, VlHGINI.i Civil Engineering; Artillery— Private 4, 3, - , 1; Rat Foot- ball; Varsity Track 4, 3. ' 2, 1; Tidewater Ckib; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1. Bill rode a Swamp Buggy fmni thi ' swamps of Pungoteague, to the hills surrounding V.M.I, in tlie fall of 1957. He then proceeded to divide his time between studying and sacking out in the high jump pit. Throughout his cadetship his main goal lias been to receive a dip!., ma and Iheii gc, Regular Six Mnnllis. All kidding aside, we are sure that whatever Bill decides I.. .In in the future, he will snrelv I.e a sucress. He will alwavs he remembered bv his Brother Rats as just plain Bill. ' V. M. I. nib-raiV ' g--1g Vt TOlW WW«01WTT ?T;tlH«gt. ' CT Nfi SAMIi:i. COliXK.I.irs I ' llll.l.ll ' : NoitFOLK, Virginia lii.,l(if, ' v, I iilMMtrv— Private 4, Corponil :i, S,-rf, ' raiil ■, ' . •- ' 11(1 l.iculcniint 1; Tidewater Cluh; Armed I ' ' one.s Cliil.; Neuiiiuii Cliilil Ciipy Kditnr V.M.I. ( ' ,„lrf 1, ' . ' ; Inlra- imirals; Cadi-t A.s.si.stant In the SwinuniliH I )ei artlllent l Muriiigraiii Miri.strel S, -i; V.M.I. Heginieiilal Hand t, :), . ' . 1; Virginia Aeademy of Scienee; Cliairiiian tit llie Uecrea- tioii Committee; Recreational Advisor In llii ' llnp Citii- mittce; Fire Fighting Detail 3, i. Cad, I . ,s,M-,laiil in Charge 1; Main Sinks Late Study Cluli I. Stomping Tidewater mud from hi.s liare feet and .shaking sand from liis liair, Sam began a hrilhant eadel.ship willi us on tliat fateful .hiv, 11 SepU ' iiiI.er li)57. Sam went from a l.right-eved Hat l , a dvnamie seeond heutenant and an aullioritv .ni the Line Look. Alwavs one to get things done, Sam eouhl l,e found anywhere on the i)ost, from the Snperinlendent ' s offiee to the hiology l.uihling. liurning the midnight oil. Not limiting his ' talents to aeademic studies, rank, or his multitude of extraeurricular aeti ities, Sam was always reafly for a party with that wierd Tidewater dancing and Phillips wit. Sam, not to he taken lightly, desires to become a doctor of medicini-, and he can rest assured we wish liim the best and have no doubts of his success. With a big bark, liut a much bigger heart. Sam will iiol be forgotten l y the Class of ' (il. JAMKS THOMAS PIILEGAR ••Phleg (Fleeg)- X.VKKOWS, VmGINI. Civil Engineering, . rmor — Private 4, i, 1, Corporal :!; Officers of the Guard Association; Southwest Virginia Club i, 3, ■i, 1; Wesley Foundation 4, 3, i, 1; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, ' 2; Honor Tank Platoon ' 2; Intramural 4, :J; .American Society of Civil Engineers 4. 3. ' 2, 1; GnanI Mount Band 4, 3, -2, 1. From out of the hills of Southwest Viryhii;, . .nne Tom Phlegar, the Narrows flash. In case ycni ' xr ikm i licinl nl X.irrows, Tom says it ' s the oniv town east nt liu Mi iwippi River with an elk herd. Toiii quickly lilbd mlc. ' .M.i. lite and became well liked by all his Brother Hals. No day was complete without Tom ' s comments during the morn- ing quizzes, or spasms when told the O.C. was cheeking section ranks. He came here with visions of an R.A. com- mission, but in his Third Class Year he decided that the military service wasn ' t for him. When the Honor tank Platoon began to compete with Sem, Tom made the greatest decision of his eadetship. And w-ith this decision in one hand and a disploma in the other, Tom leaves V .M.I. with the best wishes ,,f all his Br.illier Rats for a successful future. ROBERT CURT POLK Socrates Norfolk, Viugini. History, Air Force— Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Football 4. 3, 2, 1; Track 4, 3; Armed Forces Club 4; Inlrammals 2, 1; Tidewater Club 4, 3, 2, 1. Socrates came to V.M.I, in Septemlier 1957 as a Rat. Since this time, the red head has illuminated barracks with his philosophy, i. e., what is light. ' ' He, like many of his other Brother Rats, came to us from the swainpv lands of Tidewater. During the last four vears, Bob has gained the admira- lion and respect, not olilv of his Brother Rats, but of all his frllo« , adets. His smiling face and cheerful personality lia e gi eii others the inspiration needed to carry out the eiM.niluUs t;,sks uliirli :,,;■ rxprrtrd tVom V.M.t. CadctS. Tlir..ii;;li Ills uiirn.liiiL: d.-nv -,,1.1 di ' termination, he has sii.r,ssriill . ,.in|ilrlrd his Immi ' yr.irs here at the Institute, and will 111. il, ml, I ilnMiml, these outstanding characteristics obtain mill 11 : n:iii i hrights in the years to come. Bob will always ]„■ niiii ml.rred by us as a real Brother Rat kAtf w BOMB • •Jws: - y nOUGLAS MICHAEL ANTIIOXY POPl ' Doug Pop])er Cranford, New Jersey Biology, Infantry— Private 4, Corporal 3, Regimental Supply Sergeant 2; Yankee Club 4, 3, 2; Newman Club 4, 3, 2; Program Committee Chairman; Fire Figbtinff Detail 2. Doug came to V.M.I, as a fervant YANKEE, but association with the finer things in life has caused liim to decide that maybe reconstruction will be possible after all. He has bcpii a frcrinent visitor to the nearby girls ' colleges, but as yd 11.1,1,. ,,| tlio.se pretty little Southern Belles have been iil.lr In rupiui,. his heart. Few p. iiplr , Ml- come to V.M.I, and have their name remain long after they are gone, but the Big Popper ' s haircuts will become as much a part of V ' .M.I. as parades and inspections. Doug was one of the first cadets to realize that anything over an eighth of an inch on top was bone- able material. Doug is perhaps the only man in the Corps who can have spit-shined liedroom slippers and regimental supply sergeant strip-; on liis lurl lir,,l,,., inid still lie noted as the best liknl iKi-,.!,, in I li.. Olli, ... r-nl III,, (inanl.. Associa- tion. Highly r,.-,.,nl,..l ,.,ii„,i, ,xrrs..„r «l„, kli.iws him, and in the trucsl m n ,- .,f the u.M.i a givat Bn.tluT Rat, wc all wish the Big Popper the best of luck alti-r gr.i,ln- aticin. Wir,IJ. M EDWARD I ' OWELL Bill AnN..VND. LE, ViRGl.NI.l History, Infantr — Private 4, 3, Sergeant 2, 2nd Lieu- tenant 1; Di.slnmiiislird Militar, Sl,„ln,l: Who ' s Who Among SUideiil. - m Aiinriniii r., ,,,,..;. and Universilies; Wrestling 4; Varsity li;is, ball 1, F,., ill,., 11 t, 3, 2, 1; Inter- national Relations Club; . rmcd Forces Club 4, 3, 2, 1. There comes, once in a great while, a man who dis- tinguishes himself in everything he undertakes. Such a man is our Brother Rat Bill: an excellent student, a key man on the football field, an officer in Alpha Company, and top man in his R.O.T.C. Battalion at Fort Knox during the 1960 Summer Camp session. Bill is the kind of guy a Brother Rat, or any other cadet, is proud to know. On the gridiron, Bill joined with Lou Shuba and Bill Haeberlein, his ni,.iniiKil,.s, I,, r.,1111 ih,. luiUvark of power which has conslimilx h.M ,,11 ,,|,|„,si,i . |, Livers for the last fewyears, coiis,.,|ii,.iill L, l|,ii,;j M I -mn three Southern Conference Chalnpl,,llslllp wliil,. ilii- were here. One of the top men in Colonel Fuller ' s History Depart- ment, Bill can do just about anytliiiig and do it well. He looks forward to a Regular Army career, in which we all wish him the best of luck. PAUL BERNARD PO •ERS Archie Trouble OssiNiNG, New York Civil Engineering, Armor — Private 4, 3, 2, 1 ; A ' restling 4, 3, 2; Track 4; Armed Forces Club 2, 1; International Relations Club 1; Officers of the Guard Association; Baptist Student Union 4; American Society of Civil Engi- neers 3, 2, 1. ii_ ' with stars in his 11111,11-111. He thought «..iiiiii. It did, too. ith some verv fine Archie came to V.M.I, from t- eyes. He just couldn ' t wait to g.-t ml the uniform would really win liiiii I Archie has occasionally been seen women on weekends. From the first day of the Rat Line, Archie made a l)ig hit with all of the upperclassmen, as his many trips to the fifth stoop attest. Most of the time he had the company of his roommates, Cruddy Juddy, Fire Plug, Kiwi Bird, and The Rish. They were up there just to help him tlu-ough the meetings. Paul is not all playboy. His Brother Rats know him as a very hard worker, and he always has time to help a fellow cadet who may be in need of his advice. Paul will make everyone he knows proud of his accomplishments. V. M. I. msraMarig jW3nm Mfi«m rH?j?aT vojiK i3angiJi J? t .loi-: I ' Kin ' iiVM I ' liES ' i ' oN, ir ( ' iLPEPEH, ViHGINIA Civil ETigiiii-eriiiK, Air Force— Private -t, :!, J, 1 ; Olticcis „( tlio (iiiartl Association; Arinetl Forci-s (. ' luli ' . ' , 1: In- ternational Kelations Cliili 3, 1; American Smiely of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1; Varsit ' Track ' 2. 1; Inlraninral Footliall 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Intramural Basketliall ami V..llcvl.all -t, 3, ' J. Joe came to N ' .M.l. with lu.. Iliinns in min l: ,i;railuation and Nancy. Joe is well mi llic way to acciuiriiig liolli the diploma and a n]arriai;c li.cnsc. In the jiast tour eterni- ties, we ' ve all cnna- t.. km.u liim as a devoted Brother Rat and a jovial tricnd to all. Plaster or baLsa hridges nsnally adorn .loe ' s desk, hnt the greatest bridg - he has Iniilt is the one from Rat to alumnus, supported hy the sturdv friendship of Brother Rats. Enjirucr ui ' n lonfident that your future ventures will sun 1 k ul to lasting success, through the same chir.ntLi ind di ttiuiuiation we have known. MWMXC Wlld.lAM PI ETTE •■Bill- HENnthVINVILLE, XOHTU (. ' . i(l UXA Cud EngmetiiHg, rtillery — Private 4. 1. Curimral 3, Ser„ ' i Hit Officers ot the Guard Associalinii; liil rnalional Relitioiis f lull 2, 1, . rmed Forces Clnl. 3. 1; . iiirrican So, Rt of (ml Engineers 3, ' 2, 1: Cadet Waiter . ' , 1; Intnmurds 1 ■Skiii mirrhcd through the arch and directly to his sirk AMienever it has been possible to remove this North ( aroliiiian trom Ills hay, he has won a great many friends and Ills performed his job well here at tlie Institute. h a s readv to try anything, he has Iweii kiiciwn to ctnie up Mtli man ' s a wild story of past cNiMrienrcs. Many young ladies from the moniitains uf .North Carolina will never forget the grinning cadet fnmi ' .M.I. with his baby under his arm. Besides carefully planning his weekends and completing his work, he has also kept up with extracurrirnlar activi- ties. Possr.MiiL. ;i Mil.lle .sense of humor, liill is .■.■ip.d.le of keeping In- in:Hiy fni ' iids in stitches f.ir li..i]i ' . al a time with his ternli. iinilalions of people, (lond luck, iiilll .lOHN . LBERT JA: IES PURNER, .Hi. .John I ' |1IL. DELPIII. , PeXNSYL . .NH History, Armor — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Officers of the Guard .Vssociation; Yankee Club 4, 3, -2, 1; International Rela- tions Club; Soccer 4, 3; .Indo 4. 3, -2, 1; Newman Club 1; Archeology Club 4, 3, ' 2, 1. (With apologies to Mr. Tennyson) Half a year, half a year. Half a year, onward. Into the Shenandoah rode the rifleman. Forward John Punier! Vas ere such a learner. Into our ranks Strode the rifle- Forward one ace and a spa. lei Was there ever a Keydet dismay ' d. Not though the tank crew knew Someone had lilunilcred. Theirs not to make reply, Theirs not to reason why. Theirs but to leap or die Down all our ranks Mowed the rifleman. But here lest you ga? controvert All that I ' ve John makes w.irthwhik Fr.mi his lea, I. ' Be ' ond hiihleu praise Let iiic saitl ' . For those of the tile Our Evcrv moment we ' ve , lodged Eiilogi There are human elements that make V.M.I, enjoyable. To laugh and live with John has made possible our own journey through The Valley of Death. Good Iui. ' k, .John; HC salute you, not with arms, but in our hearts. it :?? BOMB ■7 X AliCIIIMEDES KAMIHKZ Archie Norfolk, Virginia Chemistry. Inlantry— Private 4, 3, 1, Sergeant i; Dis- tinguished StudenI 3; Dean ' s Honor List 3, 2; Varsity Cross Country -t, 3, i, 1; Indoor Track; Rat 4, Varsity 3; Tidewater Club; International Relations Club 3, 2, 1; Armed Forces Club 3, 1; Wesley Foundation 4, 3, 2; Religious Council 4, 3, 2; Cadt-I St.iH ' 4, 3, -2; American Chemical Society 3, 2, 1; Distinquislwd Mthlanj Student 1; Band Company 4, 3, 2, 1; Chinese Bandits tCross Country) 2, 1. Archie Ramirez, one of the stars of the Chemistry De- partment, is rising in the East toward a career in medicine. He has wanted to be a doctor for a long time and has worked hard at V.M.I, to prepare himself for med school. Hard work did not keep . rchie out of extra- curricular activities and sports. He always managed to find time to participate in cross country and track. Archie will alwavs be remembered bv his Brother Rats for his ready gri ' n and his readiness to lielp in time of need. WILLIA.M AXDERSO.N REDU Bill Ro. NOKE, ViRGINI.l Chemistry, Armor — Private 4, Corporal 3, Supply Sergeant 2, 2nd Lieutenant 1; American Chemical Sociely 3, 2, 1: Roanoke Club, 4, 3, 2, 1; Floor Committee 3; Hup Committee 2, 1; Business Manager 1. When Wild Willy Redd came to the Institute on that fateful day in September of 1957, he came to stay, mainly luMause iiniie thought he would. This same stub- borness has cliararterized his entire cadet life. When academic troubles had him on the ropes his Third Class Year, he somehow bulldozed his way out. Bill re;ili (il four ambitions at V.M.I. ; to be an oflicer; to be bnsinc ■ -. inamager of the Hop Committee; to graduate; and lasl Iml not least, to find a girl to share his life. In his cadctship he was faced with many obstacles, but his motto of things could be worse carried him through with a minimum ul battle scars. Because he was a forceful individual, he usually managed to get things done with as little effort and energy as possible. When the time comes for him to receive his sheepskin, you can be sure that Dani will be waiting to join him as he goes on to greater triumphs in the outside world. ROBERT ARTHUR REITZ Bob Mount Leb. non, Pen.nsylv. ni. Biology (2 years), English (2} 2 years). Artillery — Private 4, 3, 1, Sergeant 2; Football 4, 3; Wrestling 4; Track 3, 2, 1 ; Monogram Club 3, 2. 1; Yankee Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, 2; Army Artillery Top in ' Sn.nni.r Camp; Virginia Acadcim f Sri.ii.v ;!; C,„l,l c«-p,iprr . Officers of the Guard A,-,.iahni, , Hrl,L:i,.us (nmi.il J. I, Canterbury Club 4; Kpiscupaliau Cailet Vestry 3, -. ' , 1. From the smoke-filled city of Pittsburgh came a blonde, blue-eyed, squat-butt who, during his stay at V.M.I. , has brightened the spirits of even the more lui;iiliric,n ..I Brother Rats. Even in the Rat Line it was nol iinc oniiiinri to hear a cheerful good morning as he pasM .1 '  nn lli. fourth stoop. Bob ' s lirsl two years were spriil Icaiiiiiifi about bugs and the bndv; Iioh.v, i. tliesi fell l.y the way- .side to the novel and u- -..mirl During his four years, he made a brief appearauee on llie ; ridiron and later was the leading javelin thrower for the track team. One Saturday afternoon during his Second Class Year, a short smiling Miss stopped him in his tracks — she out- smiled him. this little miss not only stole his heart, but captured his free time. Bob ' s positive attitude, his warm personality, and the ability to get things done will stand him in good stead in the outside world. 1 V. M. I. WILMAM l,AUUV ItKSl ' KSS Larry Newport News, Viiic.rxiA Chemistry, Air Fcirce— Private t. ( ' ..r|)(.r.il ;!, Siijiply Sergeant i. Captain, A Ccmii|i.uiv I, Hislniqiiixliitl Simie ll; fVlw ' .i Who Amonq Stiulnils in Aiiirniun Cnlliy.-x and Uriiverslfie. ' : Hat Track; Varsity Track ;i; Clee Clul. ■1, 3, 2; ArnuMl Forces Chih +, a, ' 2, 1; American Cliemical Society 3, - ' , I ' rcsidei.t IJ ' lumqn Tribune Mr Fimr Rcxcnc Officers Training Cnrp Meilal i. Larry, called The Grim Iteapci ■ l,v a Ich, i ;, |,r,„iu l of Newport News. Ilaviny snrvived that ilismall Hal car, he pn.ccciled to do cpiite well for himself. liesidi s uimiinn fji.ld stars and attaining top rank in the Chemistry )).■- ] artment, he displayed a measure of versatility l . inning the command of Alpha Company. He also somehow I ' oniid time to engage in a variety of other activities. Larry ' s spare time is taken up in the chemistrv Imildni;; or the P.X. If he ' s not t.. I«- found there, he ' s prol.ahly in Fredericksburg, or ;d home lr in to use up those furloughs he accumulates. The future seems to point to gia.hialc school ;nid .-i Ph. I). All of his many friends wish the l.esl of In.k to on,- of the nicest guys around. KKXNFK Cli.M.LF iilCK, III K. C. Kenny ' urHTI. . D, ' llniINIA Chemistry, Infantry— Private 4, 3, i. f; American Chemi- cal Soeiet, ' ; Officers of the Guard Association 1; fnter- nalional Relations Club 1; Armed Forces Club 1; Kev Club 1; Bine Blazers 1; Tidewater Club 4, 3, ' 2, I. Ole Kiwi Bird finally pulled through. This sounds as though Kenny had a pretty hard time, but such is not the case. It could probably be said that Kenny possessed (me of the most exploratory minds ever to encounter the perils of organic chemistry. Many an extra hour ' as spent in the organic lab bringing about some inlcresling results. Whether a bomb or a new discoverv, this hnl knc w what he was doing. He is a worthy son of V.M.I, ;iinl it is an honor to !ia e him as a Brother Hat. We ,ill know he will sne,e d in whatever he undertakes. Best o ' hick, .son. ' til is behind .von. (;. TES THOliXroN lilCllARDS Gates Cl.SCI.N.N.VTl, (.)niu Knglish, Infantry — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2, Regimental Color Sergeant 2, 1st Lieutenant (Battalion Adjutant) 1; Cadet Staff I: Bo in Staff 3, 2, Business Manager 1; lliillet Business M.inager 1; Ring Figure Ma,i„:ine. Phot.igraphv 1 IJnnior Editor 2; Figure Cumnnttee 2; Honor Court Recorder 1; Floor Conmiittec 2, Hop Committee 1; Publications Board 2, 1; Cheerlead.-r 3, 2, Head Cheerleader 1; iTiternational Relatiiuis CInl. 3, 2; Armed Forces Club 4, 3. 2; Cantcrburv Club 4, 3; R. E. Dixon Society 4, 3; Monogram Minstrel k Intra- mural Swimming 4. Few men possess the ability to adjust quickly to an.v situation and to rapid change, liut Gates did when he entered V.M.I, knowing nothing about the military way of life or the V.M.I, system. Early in our Rat Year, his tiuniiir made him well know as the rncss hall Rat. The rei,,, under of his cadetship showe l that his humor mixed well with his sincerity and leadership and his .abilitN ' to accomplish the impossible. He has ad led a gre,)! deal to the organizations to which he has belonged, and somehow he always seemed able to find time to ilo ever. thing well Whatever his future may be, we are certain that success will be his. V BOMB ' rx. U ■ ■4 X THOMAS RIDOUT Tom Tazewell, ' iiiGiNi. Physics, Artillery — Private 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Officers of tlie Guard Association; Gymnastics 2; Soutliwest Virginia Club; American Institute of Physics 3, ' 2, I ; P.X. Checker 4, 3 We ' re still not whether Soutliwest Virginia hie or cursed V. l.I. on tli;it fiifi I ' lil iIm; Tom, the preacher ' s snn, , inl .u kt i i ei lit laundrv bags, lie ii will k wasn ' t fvrrv ' Rnt tl the I with Pi ilK l,!n,Jll ' p;Mi„.. It tlie Othcers ..t 111. ' (nu ted to their niei ' tings at nr hay on top of iiii! ' T T and his guitar n ■iiilii ' r when oi tarrying I .M ' lir! It 1(1 Associa- (1211(1! Ever .11 has. On ade a name or, but his first three years were so easy (tin plix i. I. . ik got dusty — especially during Dean ' s List finkiiiLjli- lli.il lie switched to guitar ami fuiid cun- sumpli ' M; 111- ;.iv:iirst joy — hot cakcs!). Tom is ,v,laiiily headed for success. With .surii a licad for physics and its related subjects, he is sure to go ])laces. Few of our Brother Rats have captured the technique of learning as Tom has. We wish him luck, but we are sure that he won ' t need it. DONALD CLYDE RISIIELL Don 1 I. CKEYVILLE, PeNNSYLV. NI. Civil Engineering, Air Force — Prix-ate 4, 3, 2, 1; Wrestling 4, 3; Swimming 2, 1; Football 4, 3, 1; American Society of Civil Engineers; Officers of the Guard Association. One of Don ' s famous phrases his Rat Year might sum up a few of his early experiences at V.II.I.; Hey you guys, this is fun, they can ' t hurt you, all those Thirds can do it yell! — Don hadn ' t run into the Officers of the Guard Association yet! Between his first string Rat football days and his grand finale romping the Hokies on Turkey Day, his home town faithfuls have kept cliccriiig him on. The Rish lias plowed through these years at the cliff dweUing, putting up with such cell mates as the Fire Plug, Cruddy Juddy, Kiwi Bird and Tlie Archer — how he made it allah nrilv knows. Come June. The Kish will lie Mackcyville bound to make some little Pciin.sylvania girl real happy. FLOYD XELSOX ROBERTS Floyd DuNEDiN, Florida Civil Engineering, .Xir Force — Private 4, 1, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2; Distinguished Air force Reserve Officers Training Corps; Cadet; Officers of the Guard Association; .I.V. Rifle 4; Soccer ' 2; Florida Club 4, 3, 2, 1; International Relations Club 3, 2, 1; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Wesley Foundation 4, 3, 2, 1; American Society of Civil Engineers; Cadet Waiter 2, 1. With hopes of leaving the bridges and roads of C.E. on the ground below, Floyd has achiex ' ed his desire to obtain a commission in the Air Force. A Yankee by birth, he has gracefully made the transition into a Southerner. With this well-rounded background, he has ranked high as soldier, student, and gentleman. He is like the knight on a charger, but with his charger being a silver jet. And in Floj ' d ' s ca.se, the sky is certainly not tlie limit. V. M. I. LKONAIil) PASCAL I!( (UKUTS, IV •■I ' cic RoANOKK, VlHGI.NlA I livsi,s, AilillriN -Priv ito t, Ciirponil 3, Sergeant -2, JimI l.i. ' iil.ii.inl I; Di.sti,uiuishnl Mllihin Stiidenl: Rat WnslliiiL:. ;irMlv (ioir ;i, ' 2, 1; K .anok.- Cluli 4, ;), ' . . I ' lcM.leiit I; Inl.-iiiati.inal Uclati.Mis Clnl, ;!, ' 2, I; Aniied K,,nvs Chll. ' - ' , 1; Westmiiisler Fcll .« slii|, t; Intniinuial Swiiiiniiiif, ' ; American liisliliile of I ' livsirs :i, •. , lVcsi,l,-nt 1; Class of llUil Uiny Committee; Aiiieriiaii Chemical Society 4. When Pete first came to V.M.I, lie was one of tlic f -u- Rats who knew what he was getting himself into. It was still a great shock, however. After a rocky Rat Year, Pete recovered and settled down to the serious business of academic pursuit, rank, ami iMityim; One lliioi; his c■l:l — mates will always rememhcr- l hl mIIiii-ii. ' ss i.i IicI|, in times of need, such as olfcnnr lo Uikr Dih ' of i1h Mnall ones. Sir, as liis roommale Has fjellnig racked al SM.I, P -l.. :irl„,n. .-..uhl never can.se him to l,e ria.s.sihc.l a.iinnf; nnr ■■ I « u-farcd Brolher Rats; he ju.st ilev. ' h.i.cl I lie quality of never eonunitting himself until the oulc e Has no longer in iloulit. Despite this, Pete is hound to he a success in anvthing he docs, and with him go the best wishes of all his Brother Rats. .lolIN WAVXK RUDIBAUCiH Rudy RoGEK.s, Ohui Civil Engineering, Artillery — Private 4, ;I, 2. 1; . nirrican Society of Ci ' il Engineers 4, S, 2, 1; Armed Forces (Inli 3, ' 2, 1; International Relations Club 3, 1; Yankee Clnl. 3, 3, 1; Methodist Youth Fellowship 4; Officers of the (lUard Ass()ciation. tli V ,M I. nililarv to the rkrnds. the urejund. Cnwarilv. .I .lin came Inaii Yankcclam Inite .shocked by the Rat lane at Hrst. Ihcii I r the next three years, he cpiickly adj oiithern way of life — that is, at W. L. on nim was a loyal man to late study until it h ith his last year. On Friday nights, wliei ine and women eame drifting across the parade c would silentlv round up the bovs and take oH ' after ■(•(). .lohn ' s first crack at real coll. ' gc life was in the minicr s.-hool of I()(i(l. lie .-irid his rnllc;i iic. pcrit these cckcn.ls traveling toThe IIonicslr;i,l aii.l ' i ' lic Ciccnbricr. .lolin tcaclily keeps up with the slock market, current iiMiM , trends, and what it takes to be a success in the ii iiK ' world. He is constantly building himself tonard Is nltiiii.itc goal of becoming a top flight business tvcoon. lis Broth.T Hals have n.. doubt that he has what it takes. MARION GILMER RIINION Mick R- DFOUL), ' lHGIXI. Bi..logy, . rtillery— Private 3, a, 1; Rat Track 4; Club 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Executive Committee 3; Virginia Aca of S ience t, 3. ' 2. 1; Ccneral ' s Flag Detail ' 2; Sont irgiiiia Clnl. t, 3, 2. 1; ( )(Kcers of the Guard Ass..ci Fire Fiijhtiiig Detail 2, 1; Main Sinks Late Study Intramurals 4, 3, -2, 1. In early fall of 1957, out of the nionntains around ford, Virginia, came Mick to fullill his lifelong w becoming a saw ' bones of medi ' ine. After whipping through the Rat Year, his last mountain v concjuer Doc Carroll ' s pre-med curriculmu. always a nice w or d to say about everyone, he as h highest esteem by every classmate. The nndcrchissc showed great respect for Tex, as a great many a came to him for advice. In his ca.sy-going way, Mick has l.c.omc ,.,,.■ finest men to graduate from ' .M.I. Sre . ' jC BOMB  « W ILLIAM THOMAS RUTLEDGE, JR. Tom Chase City, Viuginia llislorv. Air Force— Private i, 1, Corporal S, Sergeant J; Distni.iinshal Arademic Student; Distinguished Militari Studiiil: (lllii.r of the Guard Association; Intraiiiurals; Soiith-i.lc NirKiiiia Club 1; Armed Forces Clul) ' 2. 1; BM|)ti t Student Inion 4; Glee Club 4, 3. -2, 1; Freucli Club :J; Tininiiiis Music Society ' 2, 1; Civil War Club ' 2; Iiiter- nati(.nal Relations Club 3, i, 1; Geology Lab Assistant 1; Company Clerk 1. Though Tom could never be considered the most serious man in the Corps, he has somehow managed to be serious enough to maintain a reserved position on the Dean ' s List every semester plus those coveted stars, so few and far between in V.M.L ranks. Hailing from the Old South, Tom never let it be forgotten that he was a Virginian, and ' irginian he will always be. Tliougli the ' .M.I. barracks had trouble replacing his old plaTiIalion, lliis man «,i- never one to enmplaiii. He alwavs rcnuMnbered linu lliin-. «riv ■■lirln ' tlu ' wall ' - and IhI.I his head high. KliMHinL ' ■■|!nl ■ as .■ have, ll lias I n ll.a-.ssarv for US 1(1 help hiiii dcMliip rxnisrs lor surli liappniings as why holes were burned in the most unusual places in some of his finest apparel. Some of us will remember that night in 1).C. when Tom was stung gingerly on the nose as he watched the sights, perhaps too closely. The weapon used was the beauty of it all. It is often wondered how the number two man in the historv curriculum can be such a nut and a terrific all around guv. This w„uM be a c|n,sli,,n oiilv Tonj .■ould answer, but to us who know him so well aii.i ciivv Inrii for his won.lcrful per.sonalitv is needed. For Tom lia.s the wonderful |U friend Hrst and a History major .second. JOSEPH BAXTER SCHAAI) J. B. Phoeni-K, Arizona xpla Air Force— Private . ' i, -2; .li; ' ■ ■ ■- - ' ■ , Institute lOU ' ctrical Engineering, Air Force — Pi Team 4, 3, ' 2; Newman Club 4, 3, 2; A Electrical Engineers. Joe came to V.M.I, from the distant state of Arizona, bringing with him all its warmth and Western humor. Better known to his contemporaries as The Shadow, or J. B., he soon found a welcome place among his Brother Rats. When not engaged in one of his many interests — H. irig. judo and Karate — J. B. could usually be found wielding his dark re ' ' • ■ • slide rule in tl Being a man ol low word doned his polish ami sh college. RcahzinK liis mis till- Institute and ended 1 the engineering building. Ill many ideas, he once aban- l: I loth to attend a civilian ■, .1. H. once again returned to ' ducational orbiting. .1. B. will always be remembered by his roommates and Brother Hats. We wish him the best of luck in his future career. Air Force or business. ROY FRAXKLIX SCH.VLf., JR. Schmoo PiTT.SBUHGH, PENNSYLVANIA V, Artiller — Private 4, 3, i, 1; Rat and arsitv i ' c.ani 4, 3; Pittsburgh Uber Alles Club 4, 3, - , I; iip.niv liitranniral Football 4, 3; Basketball 4, 3, lull t. ;i. 2, I ' nl.licity Director 1; Radio Club 2, 1; ( ' licinira! So( iitv i, 1; Graduation Speaker Com- Brewmaster of the College Inn Society 1; Band niittce 1; Brewma.s Company Clerk 1. Pittsburgh ' s chief export in September of 1957 — naivi. was first seen when the Schmoo timidly set foot in Jacks. . rcli. . snicker was even heard to escape his lips when saw some of his Brother Rats, who had arrived earlii standing in line with their chins hugging their throats, wasn ' t long, however, before he dazedly got the picture a cramming his jaw into his windpipi Schmoo the whole Rat Year to get his feet But with sweat and perseverence he made tl then, with the help of the Glee Club, a few unusual ability to finesse military duty a lias successfully i ursued his degree. It took V. M. I. WILLIAM LDWAHI) SCHMIDT. Ill Mobile, Alabama Physics, Air Forci— Privale 4, 3, J, 1; . Ill lll tlhllc of Physics 3, i, 1; Radio Club 3, i, 1; Alabaiiia Clul, 3; Orrp South Club 3, 1; Interuatioual Relatious Cluii 3, ■, ' , I ; I ' nimaiii Chairman, American Institute of Plivsits. I; Hrooksido Manor 3, i, 1; Cadet Staff Cartoonist 3, ■, ' ; Officers of the Guard Association. Bill came to V. LI. from tl has lived in [.exinf;toii, almost riifortunatclv. he .■illrn.lc.l sin the bi ' breaklhrnuf;!, rami- wh riiiversitv of .Xorth Carohua, passion. Bill was tlioroutddv i svvaniijs of Alabama, and ntiniiously, for four years. niT school every .year, l)ut he spent six weeks at llie Dishking mihtary with a mpressed with U.N.C. Lb b ays compared ' .ALL with a ci ' ilian college, and we would like to have a nickel ever,v time he yelled, I hate this place and I ' m going to sue when I graduate. His Third Class Year, Bill and eight other boys found a resort for the weekends to get out of the mad rush of barracks. Bill dated a different girl every time he had a date mitil his First Class Year when we started seeing the same girl every weekend. He always found a great deal of pl.,,s,i,v in liimting, painting, and plaviiig with his two- «:.x nnlios. Plans never seemed to fullv develop for the linh-. nntrolled bomb in the eonrtvard, Imt it sure came in liandy tn lind .mt h !„■„ tlir O.C, was ,-hccking. Bill hopes to be a business , r, nlix,- s(,mecla With his tremendous ability and linn ivm.Iv,, hr will nod.mbt become one of the Institute ' s distingiiislicd gr.-idnates. FRANCIS L RI()X SK: IA. S Frank BlFFALO, XeW ' oiiK Civil Kiigineering. . rinor I ' rivate 4, 3, ' 2, 1 ; Officers of the Guard .A.ssoeiatioii; ■allkee Chib 4, 3, ' - , 1; International Relations Club; . rined Forces Clnb 1; Intramurals 4, 3, -l. : llonnr Tank Platoon ' 2; Cadet Waiter 1; Saturdav After- noon RiHe and Cross Country Club. I ' ' rank. in his four years at V.M.I., has become known anil liked by his Brother Rats as not only a true friend, but as suineone who was always willing to help or share in their problems. He never lacked the abilit.v to say the riglil thing at the right time, and his friendliness and iiersniiality made liini one of tlu ' best-liked members of the 1 i J) y ' jf0 ' ■■■■ ■ f • CL When Frank came to V.. LI., he came with the determi- nation that nothing would keep him from his goal — to be an aliinnnis of V.M.I, Class of ' Bl. To this goal Frank worked hard, but he did not deprive himself of the other things which he considered a part of college life. To this end, a certain girl demanded a lot of his attention. When Frank leaves ' . [.I. for the outside world, we know, as he continues to show the ability, drive, and determination that he has demonstrated in his .years at A ' .M.I., he will always i e a success in whatever he does or herever he goes. ASIITO-N CARL SHAW . sh Des Moines, Iowa Fnglish, Armor — Private 4, 1. Corporal 3, Sergeant -2; Golf 4; Intramurals 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Honor Tank Platoon ' 2; Doc ' s 4, 3, i, 1; Afton Mountain Club 1: Te.xas Club 3, ' 2; TuE Bomb Circulation Staff 4, 3, First Class Editor 1. Out of tile majestic midwest came a gentleman with a desire. .Xsh entered V.M.I, on that sparkling September morn with one goal — to get out in four years. ' hile licre, .Ashton has worked hard and long to gain his end. . 11 has not been work, however. Many of us will remem- lier with a smile, . sh ' s trip to Fnrope last sunnner and a certain jeune fille he met there. I doubt that . sh will ever forget his trip to Avignon. This producti ' e young man has learned to exploit any given situation, wliether it be in Scott Shipp Hall reading Piiniela, or in Washington, T . C. Here is a true friend, one who is alwins rami to speak a kind word, lend a helping hand, orsh. ' .w his ,„„ ,; , inovics. .Vsh ' s plr:isni.:; iinsonalii y and his .sincere I ' riendHness have made a lasting mipiession on all who know him. Wherever his career leads him, he will do well. With his ability, personality, and desire, he can ' t miss. ■ BOMB V4 LOUIS JAMES SHUBA Lou Washington, Pennsvl ' ania Civil Engineering, Infantry — Private 4, 3, Sergeant ' 2, ' 2nd Lieutenant 1; Distingiiished Military Student; Who ' s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Vnirersities: Rat Football; Varsity Football 3, ' 2, 1; Wrestling 4, 3; Track 4, 3; Newman Club 4, 3, ' 2, 1; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1; Honor Court 1; Intramural Soft- ball and Volleyball 3, 2, 1; Yankee Club 4, 3, ' 2, 1. Big Lou came to V.M.I, in the fall of 10.57 fro big town of Washington— not D.C., but Pa lli. where all the l ig men grow. Soon to distinuui ' li Inn one of the best linemen V.M.I, has had in K.inl The Ferret lived from same to -ame and .si-lr.! tlu ' (.tt ' -sca ()n wailiri- l r llir n. l raninaiL-ii h. Tl.i il IIm Institute. ber of the Honor Court, -rivil, md a u liad  lillr al llic iiL-stu.hail.a iiaaii- nd lieutenant Delta Company, Lou has shown that his versatility is not all physical and that his accomplishments in these other areas of V.M.I, life also speak for his many abilities. When he graduates in June, the Institute will indeed lose an outstanding Cadet, but the world will gain a great man. STEPHEN EDWARD SMAl.l.WOOl) Pos.sum Petersburg, ' u{ginia ( i il Engineering, Artillery— Private 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Rat Track! International Relations Club 3, i, 1; . rmed Forces Club 4; Newman Club 4, 3, ' 2, 1; American Society of Civil En- gnu crs 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Intramurals 3, 2; Richmond Club 4, 3, ' 2, 1. Men of the Class of ' 61 wdl alwajs remember Ste e tor here is a man that is liked b all his Brother Rits He is an inspiration to many ot us thitkiio him inlwli n n I his Brother Rats needs help he is il«a s williii I ! In liest to give that help. He will alw us be n n ml i I i i man devoted to his school his studies in I | i ilK t liis Brother Rats. When it w is tiiiK I i IIh Ik always right there, but Ste e knei he had to do to obtain them II lli that came first. His Brotlur b il had the opportunity to i i 1 1 when they think back to tli )i always be in their thought i deavors in the business world ' be a tremendous success, not only in business but also in everv facet of life that he will encounter. il in Ikncv whit w rktobcdoiR- 11(1 thit thej lia e 1 h a person and t da s he will continues his en e leel sure that he w ill MALCOLM BARRY ESTES SMITH Barry Grosse Ile, Michigan English, Armor — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Distinguished Student i, 1; Wrestling 4; Varsity Tennis 4, 3, 2, 1; Judo Club 3; Glee Club 4, 3, ' 2, . Distinguished Military Student. Shuffling in, he pauses, takes a slow pull on the pijic in his nioiith, and pxpells the smoke into a billowing cloud whiili mI.muiv llir i.w fnini cl.iMruay to window. Glanc- ing ali.iiit liini. II. ' -mil.- -Iiulilly, .says Hello, and sits down Willi his lian.l pi.is. ' .l tn sli.iiit up into the air if the unwary teacher has the misfortune to let slip an unfounded statement or an illogical sequence of thought. Willing to aid another who is in distress over some problem of an academic nature, and always eager to debate the finer points of knowledge, he has led a fruitful and interesting existence here at V. I.I. for the past four years. Such is the unforgettable picture we hold of our own unique paladin. Brother Rat Meebus. V. M. I. V wwMMMlAJuf W R()(;i;H WAYNE SPKNCER Roger liKllMOND, VlHf:iNlA Civil Engineering, Artillery — Priv:itr 1, ( ' oi|i ii il :i. Ul Sergeant ' 2, Captain 1: Class Ilislorian :i. - ' , 1; Dnliii- qiiishal Academic Stiiilent 3; Disli ,i,ii,i.-:hcd Mililur, Stii- ' dcnl: ninis ]Vhn Am,,,,, St„dci,l.s- ,„ Amcnc,,, C„llc,ics a„d riiircrsilics-: Wreslling ' t; Basel.all :(, ■ ; Ui.linion.l Clul.; (k ' IrtmI and Exe.nlive Conilnittce . ' !, ' . ' , 1; r., . . Cwlcl Stall -t, ' 3, MaTiaging Eiiitor -. ' . E li[ .i-iiH( ' liirl I, Inlia- nuirals 4. 3, ' i, 1; Anu-riran Siiriely ..t Civil Kniznic.ls; Ring Eigure Committee; Monogram Clul. J, 1- In that September of 1957 wluii I he ii.w lilr mchicI so overwhelming, Roger had already set out t ake a name for himself at the Institute. At the end of that year he emerged as our class historian, and as one of the top men in our class academically and militarily. Now, after four long vears, Roger has achieve. 1 ahiiiisl every honor and dist iiietion that -onld l.e licNtoHed upon a cadet. While assuming his duties as roni|)aliy commander of llie -tweets, editor of The Cudcl, Ceneral Connnittec member, class officer and maintaining academic disliiie- liiin, Roger was never too busy to hear the gripes and prnhlenis of his Brother Rats. As one of the to|i men in ..III .l,i..s, Roger has always received his many honors liiiiiil.l and remains one of our most popular classmates. . s we come to the end of our Cadetship, we know that lioger will continue to a. Id in. .re lam. Is to his iv,,,id aii.l «illbeasuresucce,ssiiiliiseli..s. ' iin. ' lil, lial.-v.Til iii;iy I.e. .KIIIN BEACEOKl) STALKY Johnny CoLONI. L HeIGHT.S, VlliGINI. civil Engineering, Armor — Private i, 3, i, 1; .Vnned Forces Club 4, 3, ' 2; Officers of the Guard Association f; .Tndo Team 4; Intramurals 4, 3, 2, 1; American S.ieiety of ( ' nil Engineers 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Methodist Club, 4, 3; Assistant F.ihtor The Cadet 1; Glee Club 4; Wesley Foundation 4, 3, 2; l!)i;i-b 2; Summer School Gang 2; Cadet Yaiters 2, I. C.ili.iiial HiMghts ' s smallest representative to the Class of (il has iiia.le quite a name tor himself around barracks. It w.is iniinediately seen by his classmates that this was no ordinary short man, but a guy who could hold his own in any area of activity — academic life, athletics, or parties. .I.iiiiuiy, with help of Wop Nose, managed to finish his l!al ' lar, and from there went on to overcome his battle Willi til. ' Institute in general and the civil engiiicriiig ilipailiiient in particular. He even .supplemente.l his Ki-y.let education with a brief trip to the University ..f North Carolina to see how the real college people live, .V fine classmate and an even better friend, Jolimiy, we are certain, will meet with any degree of success he wishes, because he has the ability and dcli ' nnination to triniii]ili over any obstacle, no matter how big. KIIIN li(i L I Ml L)M . I B I.ihn l!l IIMIIND, II C IM V Fiuiinim itilhi Pn it( 4, 1, Corporil 3, Hit ' In.lo 4 S iininnu4 Ri. Iiinond Club 4, 3 2,1; ,ltorCLs(lnb i Wish h .nn.lition4 3, ' 1 Ringers liimerSchoolGing ' Ml ( i . St)rt ) sMst mt I ' Manigiiio ' I dit rl ni. ii iii s .catN I ( ivil 1, ( rs 3, 2, 1 ( nil Sir„. riii. ' Sll I .hi 1 ivin, One John 1 Hill- 1 ot the man) to come to .M.I. from Richi las risen through the hardships of the Rat ' i..iire. ail.l Colonel Morgan ' s fabulous civil niMuhnii I.. I.. ' . -..III. ' ..I.. ' ..I ' lit. ' ..iiNl.iii.ling B 1 tin- Cla of ' l l- . ltli..il ' li V ..uM usuall n.l at work Hilh the h.iok, .luring the w,-, ..1 time on the weekends to see a certain I. ' friend of his from his hometown, .lilition to a little military trip to Fort Sil ■r, liis studies, the Cadet, and the Band . ■. ' )f J. B. ' s four-vear tenure here, olin ' s willing ' helpfulness and ever-pres.iil m in the future, as it has here at the Instltut ,, ilonl.t that his su.v.Ass in any .■n.l.-avor is a.ss nond Line, n.tirer V hii.l ■k, he petite II last aipi,-.l i r 1: BOMB WALTER OFF STOKES Walt Lynchburg, Vihgin ' ia History, Air Force— Private 4, Corporal 3, Color and Supply Sergeant i, 1st Lieutenant 1; Seeretary-Treasurer Armed Forces Club -2, President 1; Air Force liiHc Team 4, 3; Liternational Relations Club 4, 3, ' 2; Lyncl)l urt; Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Intramurals 4, 3, 2, 1; Ring Figure C(.nuiiittee; Honor Court. Four long vears ago Walter pulled in at tlu ' rear of tlie matriculation ' line. Siiirc tlicn lii- every i-Hort lias been upward. M,-,kiii- ;; I u-r ..f .| 1- ' I- ' - pl ' -l iHi numerous pr;iilir;il kr . In ' lia inatiai i-d In pl:i tin. ' game very succcwlully. His inleresl in tlie military lias ,; to such distinctions as the Bull Dog and the Bat Man. Lynchburg has caught the attraction of Walt ' s never- I ' ailing vision for the fairer sex, and there his interest has centered on a young lass. When his time is not preoccupied with wandering thoughts he can be found successfully evading the O.C. dniin- study limirs, in his sack diligently working, or often p,nl iri|,;i I in- in intramural activities. .June will find Wall iira.liim ..If into the world uilh a strong ambition and an eager determination to show all engineers that a history major can ilo more than be a pro- fessional student. RICHARD BYRON STONE Dick Vihgi.nta Be. ch, Virginia Hloloirv, rlilli TV Private 4, 1, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2; liat Cni (Miiiil ' rv, Wn-sllin- f, :(; Tl.lru atrr ' lill. I. :!, 2, 1; Xnrinia Ar;,,l,.|nv .• Sni ' iicr, I ' lvM.lnil 1; Ibip Coiii- niitt.-e; . riiir.l I ' l.iccs Cluli; Mam Sinks Late Slii.ly Clnb; Intramurals 4, 3, 2, 1; Fire Fighter; (Officers of the Cuard .Vssociation. t rue son of Tidewater Virginia, not the common species of swamp rat, Dicky belongs to the Beach rodent class, for he hails from the sands of irginia Beach, BeinL ' ' [uite a versatile fellow, R. B. .seems to t.-ike full advantai. ' . ' « .ill Hi- iMHirtninl i.- Ike sensl,,,,-,. Iia. to offer, nanielv, iN li.:i iil itiil umuhh. u.iln- kiin-. liOiliiL ' , hunting, ami alMive .ilk tlial la.y ■i ' i,lr«at.T «:iy .,1 lilr. . s a Rat, Dicky was no different from the rest of us, for in no uncertain terms he was opposed to the V.] I.I. way of life. . s an upperclassman, he has not approved too much of barracks life, because of its lack of comfort and freedom; however, there is little doubt that R. B. is one of the more enthusiastic supporters of the Institute. Dicky is our Brother Rat, but more than that, he is a friend, a true friend of the highest caliber. RUSSELL RILEV STONE Rocky No, 2 BaSSETT, lHGINIA Civil Engineering, Air Force— Private 4, 3, 2, 1; (inidoii Bearer 1; Officers of the Guard A.ssociation; Track; C.olf; Cross Country 4; Suutliside Virginia Club 4, 3, 2, President 1; International Relations Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Baptist Student Union 4, 3, 2, 1; Intra- murals 4, 3, 2, 1; Glee Club 4, 3, 2; American Society of Civil Engineers 4, 3, 2, 1; Saturday . fternoon Foot and Gun Club 4, 3, 2, 1. Just on the Lexington side of Martinsville, along High- way 220, stands a very imposing sign pointing toward Bassett. One is not likely to forget either the large letters R-O-C-K-Y, or the direction in which the sign points. If one thinks of the adjective rocky as connoting unstable, he is not going in the right direction — at least, not in this case. For in the past four years at V.M.I., Russell has chosen a definite direction for himself. We know- that with his ability to get along with people and to accomplish what he sets out to do, lie « ill mh c nil. . mem- ber of the rank and file, bettn kn.uMi as the first cla.ss privates, Russell will always lie reiiieiubered by his Brother Rats and among the first to return for class re- niiinns years from now. And the sign — and in all prob- ability the letters — might be a bit larger, but the direc- tion will still be the same. I ' 4 ' V. M. I. I :i: liiln V r.I. R;ii.l li, Hr KOBKliT K. STOV Slinky ALi;XAM)iti . ' iK(;i i ClK inisliy, Air Forco— l ' riv:il - K ' - ' , 1, ( mural Fuotball A Coiupniiy I-, ;f. Ringers 3; Key Club 2. In Septcnilic-r of U157. a man ranir I.. WM I. «l„, ,nnM KrrlassiliiMl in 111. ' i!n.n|. ,.r lli. . „l„,knru ali-nl V.M.I., hn( .-aniranvnav ' Smr,. Ilial ,Ln, Itnl, I,,-,. Inr ■ kn..Hii as ,mv H-lio isn ' t ' afranl In rxprc.s Ins n|,ininn nr lliink lor liimselt ' (amazingly euougli lie lias never gone exeess, served confinement, or walked a FT to the time of this nritingV The origin of the name Stinky will be remem- bired l y all at a certain class meeting in J. M. Hall. In t )rt.iber of our Second Class Year, Bob left us for the icinainiler of the session, hut in September of 1960 we li, I pi II s I s, III, |(n n .ifliT finishing his education, I I s( I I iiiiih mil ( 111 ' hlr, Willi a certain girl in miiul, h, ,„,,iilns«n I plisliiiig Ihis. We wish him luck. !!()(, 1 R Xdini.VN SlITKl! Suitcase Ro NOKE, VlUGINU ( 111 iinsti liilaiitr — Private 4, 1, Corporal 3, Sergeant ' i; ( nil. lis ol the (ni.ird ssoeiation 1; Inteniatiinial Rela- tions ( Inb ,i, 2, rmed Forces Club 4, 3; Wcstininsler ],llo«sliip 4 Intramural Track +, 3; Water Polo i. 3; IIhImII t t Risk, tball t; Anicricaii Clieinical Sn,-iclv i ' 1 1,1. iCIiil, 1 M.I. Raii.l t, 3, -. ' , I;Ti ket Chair- iiiiii liil.Miiid Bind l).iiiccs-J, 1 ( in, Irom the booming town of Roanoke, the Suit- I IS. I ol Ik rwise known as The Flash ) made a big hit as I lilt il M I , from start to finisli. During Blo.i.ly Siiiiil i Ins i.lilicss changed from Ro.iiii Is-- ' L. lli. ' s. ' .cn.l ll„,iol I M Hill But all said and .h.iH. l!Mi;.rs s|,„y Iku It MI has been one of iiote ..rtliy mhicss. iliiougli this unusual ability to put tirst things lirst, lie I jirogressed up the academic ladder until he now IK ir the top ot his chemistry section. His aliility to II V s in liberal arts courses shows a marked degree .ililit not common among the other Test Tulic s We are sure these qualities will help him along III to success ALEXANDER MICHAEL SZCZAPA S.ap L. WUEXCE, M. SSA. lirs|.;TT.S .r -, h- Force— Private t, 3, ■ 1; .Monogram Club ' 2, 1; Intel Intramurals 4, 3, 2. -xaiider Michael Szczajia. otherwise known in l.ar- cireles as Runt, or Scap, came to V.M.I. in to augment his background. His Rat ear, Imw- the background took a side step and baseliall Hlle.l in ;ap along with quite a few shenanegans in the Rat After our Rat Year, Scap settled ilowii aii.l has stenlly groiiiiil out good grades in these last llire. ' t year, besides working, Scap will probably be back .1. ' idly humorous ways again. Quite a few ot us have . .1 I dose ot his innocent tricks during these four sti st idll 11.1s k. H th It. r II si. 3, l ' - Ah ra cks 1! tl I, er. Varsity Baseball t. .iiial Relations Club ho rcmembtrs what he had wrapped up in a blanket on the floor our Rat ear when Tae walked in, or what he used to catch with his flashlight playing commando, or who his e er been the recipient of one of his blue darts from the bitting Cuge I ' lke It cas , Scap There ' s only one thing that you ' ll . . r Ik 1 I ulurc at and even that can be improved with a hill, pi ictRL— pitch BOMB i MAHONE TAYLOR TARRALL, III Hony Virginia Beach, Virginia Civil Engineering, Armor — Private 4, 2, 1, Corporal 3; Deans Honor List; Distinguished Military Student; Wrestling 4; Judo 4, 3, 2; Tidewater Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Inter- national Relations Club 3; Armed Forces Club 3, ■2, 1; Canterbury Club 4; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1; Ring Figure Committee i. In the historic year of 1957 A.I)., the Roll ventured out of the sand dunes of Virginia Beach to take on V.M.I. with the motto Maximum Results with Minimum Ex- penditure. It looks as though he has succeeded, since lie ' s ' nlonrl MMiv rni ' s second ranking boy. ln)ii!r;illv iiioiii h, after giving up rank as a lost cause Iiis ' riiH-.J diss ( ' ;l . Hony took on the role of helping to l(;i(l iiur vhiss llinni ,fh the days of our foundest memories, nur Uiit ' Kigiirc. Tliis. however, is but a single example of II()ny s kadcisliip aliiiity for he is usually right up front when it comes to class activities, academic pursuits or partying. This brings to mind those times when Hony stood in the courtyard dyked out as everything from a Cavalier to a member of the stoop force to pro ■ide many grins at the cheer rallies for the Big Red. It is expected by all of his Brother Rats that if Hony can stay out of traction as a result of his battles with the ski slopes at The Homestead, he will become a tremendous success in any field of endeavor he chooses. ASIIBY BROOKE TAYLOR III A. B. London Bridge, ' Il(GINIA Biology, Artillery Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2, Second Battalion Sergeant Major -I, Captain Delta Company 1; Distinguished Academic Student; Distinguished Military Student; JVho ' s Who Among Students in Amercian Colleges and U iiversities; Honor Court 2, President 1; Ring Figure Committee 2; Tidewater Clul) 4, 3, 2, 1; Rat Cross Country and Indoor Track; uL ' ini.i Acadnny lA ' Science 4, 3, 2, 1, Treasurer 3, Vicr-I ' i. si,|, nl - ' ; Vs l hmi Advertising Manager V.M.I. Cadet: I ' anl , ' . .l ry , ; Auani 4: John Randolph Tucker Carmichael Award 3. Ashby came out of the Tidewater swamps ready for whatever V.M.I, had to offer. He went right to work and has been near the top academically and militarily all four years of his cadetship. His k-adership characteristics are shown hy the fact that he is President of the Honor Court as well as holder of several other positions in the Corps of Cadets. He loves to hunt and fish and in addition to enjoy quite a few of those known Brookside Parties. Ashby is going to the University of Virginia Medical School, and we know that his warm personality and his desire to do his best will bring him success in the future. KENNETH SHELOR TEMPLETON ' Temp Lynchburg, Virginia 111 3, Civil Engineering, Armor — Private 4, 1, ( Sergeant ' ■2; Officers of the Guard Association; Rat Ci Coimtry; Varsity Track 4; Lynchburg Club; Baptist Student L ' nion; Bomb Advertising Staff 4, 3, 2; Intramiirals 2, 1; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1. Temp came in from the hilly city of Lyncliburg in Sep- tember 1957, only to return the following weekend on Company Permit, a pattern which continued for tlie re- maining four years. He can be seen on the road to Lynch- burg every weekend, come rain or shine, snow or blow. Kenny has an abundan ce of determination and always comes across homeplate standing up. He is well liked by his fellow cadets and Brother Rats and is constantly helping others to make the grade. After graduation, he has his heart set on two things; his first love, Nancy, and the construction business from which he got his motto, One of these days I ' m going to run this construction company. V. M. I. ' ftPlT53i?ff aV llWt VU. |. v M s■ l. lwwnCTl m ANDIiEW .lACKSOX TIIA( KKli, .11! •■Aml.v Richmond, V ' iuginia Cliciiiistrv, AniKir— Private 4, 3, ' , , 1; H:it Track i: lial ItiHc Team I: Hiplimonrl Chili 4, ;!. ' i, 1; Florida Clul. 4; Inlrrriati.iiial lielatiniis Cluh :i, ' J; Voiilif; DeliKurats Clul, 1; X.-wniaii Clul. 4. :i. i. 1; Eililor, Snrman AVi .v -, ' , 1; HiiMI) Stair, Area Manager :i; Iiil raiiiurals 4, :i, -J; CI,-,- Club 4, ;!, • . 1; Arjicri.-au Clu-Tiiical S,„-ii-tv :(. -2, I; An I Forces Clul. ;!; Flimr C.muiitlce ' i. I; Cal ' li ,lic Cli,.ir t, :i, i, 1. On that fateful day in Septeuilier li)37 The Squat entered the Institute thinking all was rosy in the Keydet world. He soon became aware, l v way of the General Committee and the Officers of the Guard Association, that this was not to he his lot. As a result of this knowledge, he eventvially li,-.anic known as Mr. Infinity. Amly Im Jl ,l li. , ii ,|i)ili- a Snowman, and while it is true tli.-il 111, miow ,IhI sometimes melt, he was never V length of time. n.-.,rtlie hanlcst ,■.1 lo-,, for in tills ,-v,-rv imaginal,!,- wanting r,.r Innal,- ,oi,,|,;, ,ii.,ushi|) for lu a more serious light, Andv li.is 1.,- workers in the Class of 1961. He i- , I, - world because he thinks of and c |,Im advantage. I) iring his Rat Year he adopted the motto: I cotl- siilcr the day a total loss unless I receive hell from some- one; tliis helped him through his cadetship with a brighter outlook on life. He will always be remembered by his Brother Rats as one of their truest friends. JOIIX CIFER THARRIXGTON -.J. C. NoiJFOLK, ' lIiGINI. History, Air Force — Private 4, 3, i: Rat Swinmiing; Varsity Swimming 4, 3: Tidewater Club 4. 3, ' J; Inter- national Relations Chib 3; Brookside Manor. .T. C. came to V.JI.I. with the greatest of anticipations in ' September l ' )57 He came to whit hi called the most elite school ni the South J C knew more about V I.I. before he entered than most cadets learn in four ears His high inticipations and spirits were soon smothered by the long Lrm of the Electrical Engineering department After two ( irs, J C lett tor a fling at illiam and Mar His heart niNcr ktt AI I , iiid a ear later he was back roaming the li, Tisli, ,1 si . |„ ,. nil IS 1 HistoM iinjor I III li , I iiiiii trills Hill till. Illations throughout 111 il,llii|. I 111, Hill li, ' « IS hiiious for was his ability 1,1 ,,,. I,. I lu 111 I l M,ks ,.11 I lill ,,iit I u,lg,t. OjR luiliiii, li I I il III I ( « IS III il liisliituievvas,-ut rU I ■ iMk «li ,lhi ( Lih in his . i,k (ship Vlthoiuli 111, I 1,1 1,1 m .trun,.iiv li.is l.(tn rough, he and Iu,h «ill piobil.U settle liouii ' an, I Ik gin raising the next AI I ( I iss ol s ' riirough hard work, ast ability, and sincere person- ality,! f w ill reach fame in his endeavors In the business or social world lie will surely be an asset to the twentieth century D.Wll) AIAXWELI, THOMAS Dave AI. ESH. LL, TeX. S Physics, . T Fon-i — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2, 2nd Lieutenant 1; Disliniinished Armlemir Student 3, 2, 1; Distinguished Air Science Sludenl; Who ' s Who Among SIndents in American Vnirerslties and Colleges; ' arsitv Swiiiiming 4, 3; Rat Swimming 4; Texas Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Villi ri in Institute of Physics 4, J, 2, 1, Co-Chairman, Insurance Committee ' 61, Second of Alarch Alo e[uent As you can see from Daye ' s informal picture, he yyas iiiiloctrinated into V M I ' s ways at .in early age Neyer- lli, l.ss, lie still. Mil, II, I, 111,1 I, IS, M, II, , I inn en thing he Ills ,|,„|, I, oil, , ,1MII4 III, I, MS II, _ on III, ■.,,,.11,1 of Minll to lniklll4 11 A nila I ; „.«, S ,„ ,„; ,„ tnnnian I H urM ic, and ( nlUqes Daye s motto at the Inshtnte is lr sind nicht dazii da, Gluclihch zu sein son, km iiin nnsere Pflicht zu tun Daye has set his goals high, as he aims tor a Pli D in physics Ac wish him all the suciss that he deserves as shoyvn by his ilrive and ambition at V.M.I. V BOMB PAUL SINGER THOMPSON • ' Paul TiMONimi, Maryland History, Artillery — Private i, 3, 2, 1 ; Dean ' s List i, 3, i, 1; Distinguished in General Merit i, 3, ' 2, 1; Officers of the Guard Association; Soccer Clul) 4; Westminster Fellow- sliip i: V.M.I. Cadet Staff 4, Contributing Editor 3, 2, Associate Editor 1. Ask Paul any question on the Civil War and chances are he will come up with the right answer. Paul came to V.M.I, with illusions of becoming a great tactician, but changed his mind quickly, after finding out what life in the military is really like. Although never able to don the chevrons of military rank, he has distinguished himself in academic studies. His future goals are to continue on to graduate school and to obtain a high-paying job at Vassar College as a history professor. Whatever lies ahead, Paul will make a success of it, and the job will be done. ROBERT BURNETT TYLER Bob FouT Wayne, Indiana Kiiizlisli, Aitillcr.x — Private i, 3, i, 1; Historian, Class of l!l(i(l f, :(; Ha k.lK.ill 4; Tennis 4, 3. 2, 1; International Relali.iiiv ( lul. t; U. E. Dixon English Society 2, 1; Tim- inins Music Soi irl - 2, 1; Canterbury Club 4; Monogram Club 4, 3, 2, 1; I ' JO ' o Ring Committee; Executive Commit- tee and General Committee 3; Intramurals 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Cadet Waiter 1. An y of Bob ' s last 19 roommates will tell you that lie is the easiest cadet at V.M.I. Aside from his early morning meetings with the Corporal of the Guard and his conse- quent nocturnal wanderings. Bob is the quietest tennis player in barracks. The fact of the matter is that Bob goes through roommates like most cadets go through laundry. Speaking of laundry. Bob is the only man who does not believe in the V.M.I, laundry. As everyone knows, the V.M.I, laundry ' s motto is, It you get it back, it ' s clean. In spite of tliis highly efficient organization. Bob chooses to do his own laundry. His long suffering roommates have tolerated sweat shirts and draw. Bob ' s tenni- | all his friends Bob. He obli-r att ' ord (he doc- i Bob will )..■ I wish him the be: cks in the sink and hand-laundered tee ;ibnl Ihr iL ' ,iliilil I- irllrri,,! I )y tlic fact that l. ' i i;iki ' l ' - ' i]i, trom Pancho ijniii tlicui all the lessons they can iM i- cr, exceed the union rates). i| orbiting around the campus. We lu _k in graduate school. ROBERT DALEY TYSON Bob WlilGHTSMLLE, (it.OHGIA History, Infantry — Private 4, Corporal 3, Regimental Color Sergeant 2; Glee Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Archeology Club 4; Track 4; International Relations Club 2, 1; Monogram Minstrel 4, 2. . n Army brat from Georgia, Bui) was in many respects already a man before he came to V.M.I. He had seen more of the world, both geographically and socially, than many of us will in a lifetime. V.M.I, however, was a new experi- ence for him; hero his independent spirit and the discipline of the Rat Line s,..,i, clashed. His Inbnl.-itions as a Rat did not dampen his spirit, hut rather stirii-lhcncd it, and  h,-ii he returned the next year, Bol was well prepareil to iiiaki his mark. His initiative, capable leadership, and williiig service soon became apparent and he quickly rose to a high position in the Corps. Tiatever he has set out to do, whether it be academic, military, a favor, or just having a good time. Bob has accomplished. Throughout his cadet- ship, Bob ' s unfailing sense of humor and conscientious attitude have iiaiiicd hir.i tin- nspc. t •• liis Brother Rats, the Institute, :iihI I Iu r . l,i--r- ' f.u In- graduation, the Class of ' 61 Kill li:i r i;u ' ii lli ' ' luruLir Army an out- standing example .4 «liat .M.l. has to offer. V. M. I. (U ' lnUOE MASON VAN ORDKN I ' lig TuI.UJGLE, VlUGINIA Ci il iMiKiiicriiriff, United States Marine Corps rrivale 4, ' 2, 1, Ccirporal 3; J.V. Rifle Team -t; Varsity Itifle Team 3, Co-Ca|)tain -2, Captain 1; All Southern ConfiTeiiee Rifle Team 3, ' - ' . 1; Intramurals: Footbafl 3, 1, Water Polo ' 2, Basketballs, ' 2. Pug came to V.il.I. with tli - intention of making the best lie eould of the situation. After living down the mark of being a Marine Corps general ' s son his Rat Year, he proceeded to raise as nmeh hell as possible aU through his cadetship. ]n his four years at the Instilnlr. lie lias a nnnilier of accomplishments to his credit, .•iniMiiu lli.ni Iih stalurr .is one of the finest rifle shots in the rial umi. I Ik I.ivi- I a I ' iiir Room party is well known to his lirollier Rats, and e en though he never misses one, George has learned, after a somewhat shaky start, to coordinate his academic life with his frivolities. (■iiirge can do anything once he sets his mind to it, and it appears that he is ready to settle down after graduation with a certain young girl from New Market. Whatever he does after leaving the Institute, he possesses qualities which will insure success in any path he may choose to follow. SALV. TORE .lOIlN ITALE, JR. Sal Copi.iGUE, Long Isl. n ' d, Xew Yohk Ci il Engineering, Armor— Private 4, 3, i, 1; Distinguished Milifiirii Shiili ' til 1; Officers of the Guard Association; MaiiaHrr, S.h (cr Team 4, 3, i, 1; .Judo Team 3, ' 2, Captain 1, Vankc-c Club 4, 3, Partv Chairman ' 2, 1; International HclatioTis Club ' 2; Newman Club 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Catholic Choir 4, 3, -2, Director 1; Recreation Room Committee Interior Oecorator ' 2; .American Societv of Civil Engineers 3, ' 2, 1; V.M.I. Honor Tank Platoon ' 2; ' BoMBStaft ' l. Big Sal, V.M.I. ' s own organization man, came to the Institute with the idea of doing well — and do just that he has. Sal ' s talents, as one of the top civil engineers, vary from wall building in the Rec Room to coach of the Soccer Team and Brown Belt Captain of the Judo Team, a sport he loves so much. Capone, as he is also called, has been active ill nianv fields, which his list of achievements shows. He III- ,,I« ' ;iys spoken out for what !..■ i ..iisid.ivd right (warn- II ..- I ' .iii ' i a certain tac olli. rr iml mI li l in.liiii; ' !. Many of III- I ' .h.l her Rats are in leblr.l In Inin inr In Ip received with dirtiiailt academic problems. Sal ivmilly nrf|uircd a cute little doll at a nearby girls ' school; im- «is|i Sue and him much happiness. It is certain, cmii if Sal doesn ' t make tlie jjredicted million dollars ininjcdiatcly, IIkU he will eveiituallv succeed in whatever he does. C ROBERT v(.N- HELLENS The Finn Home Town; You N.vme It Electrical Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, ' 2, 1. Corporal 3; B Co. Varsity Swimming 3; .Judo Team ' 2, 1; Golf Team 4; Air Force Rifle Team 4; American Institute of Electrical Engineers; International Relations Club ' 2, 1; Armed Forces Club 3, 1; Lutheran Club 4; Intranuiral Swimming 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Hop an i Floor Committee 1; Key Club l;BlacksburgJaunt3. In the first l ' e« days ,,( our Rat Year, it was certainly not uncommon to h, ai- tin .juestion, Where are you from Rat? But to hear llir rijily, Afghanistan, Sir! was a bit different to .sa the ka,st. With no doubt in your mind, you knew Bob van Hellens was around. Maybe we should say Baron von Hellens. Don ' t laugh, it ' s true, as he does hold this title in Finland where he was born. Hence, the nickname, The Finn, which we have all grown to know him by. D on ' t underestimate The Finn though, as he is an ail-American, red-blooded boy. This can he proven iiv certain friends ami his aihcntures in Washington, D. C, silver Spniii;, Md , ArliiiLlon. Va., Richmond, Va., Florida, andSem, to mention jusl a lew. There is no doubt m our minds about one other fact, namely, that Bob will be one of the most successful men throughout liis life to ever graduate from the Hill. f: i l BOMB CHRISTOPHER WALZ Kit Alexandria, Virginia Electrical Engineering, Infantry — Pri ate 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant 2, ' 2nd Lieutenant 1; Distinguished Militanj Stu- dent; American Institute of Electrical Engineers; Episcopal Cadet Vestrv; Canterbury Club; Intramurals 1; Glee Club 4, 3, 2, 1. In our four years at the Institute, we have seen many traditions broken, but our best by far was the tradition of the First Rat Sentinel leaving school before his First Class Year. Had this happened, we would have lost Kit, whom we have come to admire and respect. Arrivin- ;il tlu ' Tii lilul.- unlv .M rr;il d.iw ,,„( ,,( ' llic Kit ' .luHr l.ility lia .,T,n„ u,ll, ;, |,|r,-,- smark.-.lluma.a ,1 li.iiKir.s. His 1 -111- 1 isure Iiii If Kit. )i M liif;li position •ontiiUK ' s in the w, id make V.M.I, a III III. m-l.i : 11(1 ll III hr lias. lour liriv, lie will Brother Hals prmifl to MICII. EL ROGER W. SH Mike S-iCR. MENTO, C. LIFORNI. Electrical Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, 1 ; Corporal 3, Sergeant 2; Officers of the Guard Association; Varsity Baseball 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Varsity Swimming 4, 3; Rat Swimming 4: International Relations Club 2, 1; Newman Club 4; Floor Committee 3, 2; Hop Committee 1; American Insti- tute of Electrical Engineers 3, 2, 1; Intramurals 4, 3, 2, 1; Blacksburg Raiders 4, 3; Key Club 1. Why Mike journeyed across the complete breadth of I lie II.S.. . to come to the Institute is still a mystery, but it is certain Ilia I h. ' linuight a bit of sunny ralifurnla ' « ith him. Not allinvnii; an ■■(■asy major like KKri mal I ' imineering to inlnttir witli extracurricular arti iln . Mil c is fre- quently seen journeying to neighboriitii iIm In pursuit of the fairer scn! .Mike contributed to Ih. , ll,a|, mI tlie var- sity lia.scliall team for the past four . rai . a ml was also a diver on the varsity swimming team until ( ' uach Arnold decided that divers should also swim and Mike just couldn ' t see thrashing around in cold water three miles per diem. After graduation, he plans to return to the AVest Coast and enter the field of electronics. Best wishes in all that vou do, Mike. RICHARD DUXTOX WEEDE Dick K.iNEOHE, H. W.4II Civil Engineering, United States Marine Corps — Private 4, Corporal 3, Battalion Operations Sergeant 9, 2nd Lieu- tenant 1; Rat Football; Varsity Football 3, 2, 1; Rat Basketball: . ' Vnierican Societv of Civil Engineers; . tliletie Council 1; Waikiki Beach Surf Board Club; Monogram Clul)2, 1. A service junior with plans to make the Marines his career, Dick set out to get the most the Institute had to offer. In four years he has done just that, and in turn has given mucli to the Institute. MaintainiiiL ' an rn iali!c balance among academic endeavors, atlilctir , ami military life, he has been consistently high in liis slialirs, lia- wmih stripes for three years, and this year came into liis ou n as a key man and real scrapper at the termina l position on the Big Red. And then there ' s the fourth dimension of cadetship — weekends! This is the time when Dick forgot studies and let loose, with a max all the way on the course. But week- ends were only warm-ups for those great times we heard about on the beaches of Waikiki! June brings graduation and the beginning of a service career which we are sure will take him to the top. We rest easy, assured that the gates will be well guarded by this United States Marine. V. M. I. . ' lM. noxAi.n Ard ' EKKix avei.lkr, .iii. ••Dermic Alexandkia, Vihginta IlisL.rv. liiilc-il States Marine Corps— Private i. ( ' ..rp..Tal :i, 1 I SiTKcaiit -2, Captain 1; International Relations Clnl. ■ , 1, Scrrelarv 1; R. E. Dixon Society ' - ' , 1; Aruiod Forces CInlj ;), ■- ' ; Intraniurals i, 3, ' i. 1; The lliruj riyiire Mugaziiic Dounie arrived at V.M.I, with the Marine Corps Hymn ringint; in his ears and diligently liegan his climli to cadet captain. However, his interests in a military career soon began to be paralleled with other thoughts— namely, Sam. Thus, Donnie found himself hued with the three- fold problem of academic endeavors, military leadership, and trips to Lynchburg and Washington, all of which he has seemed to manage with equal dexterity. Donnie has been greatly respected for his ability to command without offending. . nd he will always be re- membered for having one of the best command voices in the Corps. Surely V.M.I. ' s loss will be the Marine Corps gain. IliVIX BEECH WEI.I.S, III Irv . bingdon, Vikginia English, Tnfantr — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant ' J, ■. ' n. ' l l.ieuhn.int 1; Rat Football -f; Hal Track 4; Intramural EnnlL.ill t;:;; R. E. Dixon Kri;;lisll Snrirtv ;), ' . ' . 1; A.lvriliMML; lalf V.M.I Cadet -i: Snulliu,,! irginia Clnl. 4, : . J, President 1; rniversit ..f Slcvcsville 4, 3, -i; 1 )aytona Beach Club 3. Some people wear braces on their teeth, others ha e a wooden leg. Irv Wells has three lips. Fortunately, how- ever, this gay and debonair cosmopolite overcame this liandicap at an early age, and came to V.M.I, picturing himself as the college prototype of the fashionable and sophistictaed country squire. Thus he naturally gravitated toward the relaxed at- mosphere of the Hberal arlisi In piusue his higher education. Inspired bv the omnipresmc . nl I li. Iioney-haired Cub, who occasionally (every we. ' knid ' l.ll licr lair at U.X.C. to sojourn in scenic Lexington, lr managed to blaze, or rather to burn through, four years at the Bastille. We nominate the . liingdon Bear as • ' Most . miable of ' 61, and assert that his circle of friends will grow increasing ly wider as long as he continues to display the personality and reli- ability that he has shown his Brother Rats. LAWRENCE EDWARD WETSEL, JR. ■■Wets ' .uu E ■Tu. , ' iHGiNiA Civil Engineering, Artillery — Private 4, 3, -2, 1; Rat Foot- liall; Rat Wrestling; Varsity Football 3, ' 2, 1; Newman Club 4, 3, 1 ; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1. In the fall of 1937, there came to V. SI.I. from Warrenton a mass of humanit,y now commonly know to his Brother Rats as ' •The Wets. After two vigorous years of training under the V.M I. system of discipline, Larry anticipated little difficulty in conquering the problems offered liy the Fort .Sill .Summer Camp program. However, what he did not anticipate was that his nomadic excursion into the Oklahoma desert would result in what many Brother Rats had already experienced previously the old girl was no longer waiting. Now his tli. inr nn;; is, Yo girls, it ' s me, Wets, and I ' m free again! hnwing the indefatigable attitude famous among .M.l. cadets. Being one of the civil engineering slip-stick whizzes, he then began to exert his eiiergies in the N.E.B. rather than on the fairer sex. When Larry graduates this .Time, the school will lose a most ardent member of the class of ' Bl, but the world w ill gain a great guy. .ij8- ' ■7 - BOMB A J3K 4 - ROY WILSON WHITKIIOUSE, III Roy Hampton, Virginia I ' liysics, Artilloiy— Private 4, Corporal :i, Supply Serfieaiit J, ' Hattalioii Operations Serucaiit - ' . Isl Lio ' iloiiant 1; Dixtiiigiiixhcd ill (Iriifnd Miril: Dlxlhiijuishal Military Student: Who ' s Who Anion, Sliulinlx in Aniericun Univer- sities ami C ' olle„rs: II r ' Ciiirl ■;. 1st X ' i, v-IVesiclent 1; Class of 1961 H ' iiiL ' ( mhiiiiiI l.r, (■|i;iiriii;ni: , .. ; Ili il Bush Award: Res, ■(III!, . I ,.,«,..■, ,o. III M,:.l„ : An Institute of PhvM. .; I ' l ,s l.ali Wreckers, Ine. :i, i, 1. Hoy has never been one to waste many words, but through bis actions and aceomplisiiments, be is well-known and Hked by bi.s Brother Rats nf ' (il and tlie rest of the Corps ilas sl.MUii l,uu-, ' [,, lir .l. ' p ' -n.l.il.lr .III. I |mv;i1, lioy ' s aetivitie.s and llie lumoro be lias received speak fur them- selves. Being one of the academic stalwarts of our class (in spite of that 35-mile trip almost every weekend), he plans to continnc- rbasiriL ' dciw n I lie laws of the universe. He leaves V.M.I. it li V iM hilrs about experiences as one of the InfanicMis riim m plivMc labs. We arc sure to l)c hearing a lot nmrc about liini no matter where he is vv w bat be iloes, and we ' ll be looking forward to seciufi liini at . lnnini Hall in future years JOHN D. WIGGINS, JR. Johnny Falls Church, Virginia Physics, Infanlrv — Private 4, Corporal ;i, Serjeant ■- ' , ' 2nd Lieutenant 1: Wrest linu t, :); Jud.. t, :t. Secretary ;); Ranger Company 2; . rni.d Forces Clnb :i, •- ' . 1; Pistol Club 2, Manager ' 2; Anierican Institute „r Pbv.sics t, 3, i, 1; Weslcyan Foundation t, 3; CliecHea.lcr i. .V .Marine Corps brat with an indefatigable sense of humor, John came to V.M.I, well prepared. . s is the case witli everyone, no matter how well prepared, he was not immune from the frowns of the Otbeers of the Guard Association, (Jcncral Committee, or the Institute. He survived K.ill, 1 Ml line slxlc. liou.A, r. and il wasn ' t l..n- before ,AriAo,„. iv:,. :i«.nv o| llinr Hrollirr Hal - Wi;;, not only a, one of the shortest men in llie Class of ' lil, l,nt also as one of the best friends to have. The qualities which have endeared .lohn to his classmates are not those on which we base our predictions of future success for him. An idealist with the courage of his convictions and free of the cynicism which many of us have acquired, he possesses the traits of a leader, as his record at the Institute shows. Whether John makes his career in the Marine Corps or the Army, the Class of 61 is conlidcnt that lie will b.- a uniquely superior officer. DONALD McLEAN WILKINSON, JR. Donny Richmond, ' ikginia English. Arlillerv Private 1. Corix.ral ;i, ScTL ' rant Ma -2, Captain. Alplii ate 1, Corporal ;i, Sctlt laliv 1; E.litor 111(11 B.iMl.; f.diloi- 111(11 ' llNllit: Editor lIKil li ' in,i Fiiiiire M ,i,i„ , „,; A .or,.,!,. Eiiitor lUCU Bu.mb; Co, 1,1 Stall 1, :i; I ' nI.li.atioiis Hoard ' 2- 1; U)(;i Ring Comnii ; Kmil ' Vvjur,- ( onimittee (Pub- licity Chairman) ; Tiiiin in, Mii-i. Son, u t, 3, Director ' 2; R. E. Dixon Enghsh Soridv; Hal F l.all .Manager 4; Rat Track 4; Polo -2; Regal Splendor 1. Falling out from for mation vou r in d( wn the balls ol Scott Sliipp. earcrnlh- roundin- ,-,,n crs 1 iitil vou arrive at theollHrot V,M i; world ai.art tron, 111, ' 1 lll MllHlL. ,1 k, ' I.elll •lies. Here in a 1,1 a desk which must lia e come from the Clia.se-Maiihattaii Bank sits Donny reading the market reports and rapidly initialling papers. But tliis is no ordinary organization man. Quite the contrary, for his inquisitive nature and uniquely individualized personality deny any eatagorization of his many interests. While being a firm upholder of V.M.I. tradition and its accompanying standards of correct be- havior, Donny is also a strong believer in individual initiative — that type of conduct which allows the cadet to develop leadership and self-rehanee while confined within a restricted framework. V. M. I. I.AIiin F.I.I.SWdin ' ll WILLIAMS rollTSMOUTII, VlliGIXIA KI, i-lri.,i: l-jiL ' iiircriiiL ' , Ilif. ' iulrv I ' ri ;itr L If. 1, SlTf, ' r;uil J; WiiMlv IVin K l,;i, ■ ( :ipi:,in I : (ri iss ' , Mill ( rv 4, li, ' 2, 1 ; Tl.lr ,,lrr ( llll, |o,,.._,,i-n h|l.; A 1 1 H ' 11, a 11 Ilistitutp of Elc.lru;il Kli-IIH.I,, lln.,| l-nnr (lull. Krv ( ' luli; Ha 1 Daddy. The fastest man around, I...II1 in track aii.l uitli (lie ladies, is Larry Williams. Known all up and down the ciiast fur his rnimiiif, ' . it ' s hard to tell why Larry, being the I ' recdc. Ill-loving type he is, came to V ' .M.I. and turned down several scholarships to ciN-ilian schools. No matter what the reason, V.M.L should I.e niad li. ' di.l I.ecause he has been a credit to his school in all he has niidertakeii. lie held the rank of sergeant his Second Class Year, hut he decided that the life of a private was the only one for him. Every time Larry went somewhere, he came back with a new girl and swore that she was the one and only. But alas, he seemed always to tind someone else. Larry is the type of person who can excel in anything he does and has great natural ability in many fields, . long with this and his abilitv to get a ' loiig witl ' i everyone, we are sure that l.arrv wil ' l go far in wliatc er lie ehoo.ses to do. Good Luck, Lan ' v. ROBERT FRANKLIN Wir.LLAAf.SON Robert London Bridge, N ' ihgini.v Chemistry, . rtillery — Private 4, Corporal 3, Sergeant ' 2, 1st Lieutenant 1; Tidewater Club 4, 3, 2, 1; Canterbury Club 4, :i; Floor (dnuuittce 4; Hop Committee 3, ' 2, i. President. Hop Coniniittee 1; . iiierican Chemical Society 4,3,2, 1. From the heart of the swamps of Tidewater emerged a bold .young Rat-to-be. Bo spent most of his Rat Year wandering around from one place to another. Finally ' biirkliitg down his Third Class Year, he bagan passing . niiiM-. lui the first time around. The following summer hr lost his heart to one Pat Gilliam and a year later he lost one ring, diamond type. . fter a hard struggle, he finally acliieved sergeant stripes the second semester of his Second Chiss Y ' ear. Robert took on the responsibilities of Executi e Officer of Band Company and President of the Hop Committee his First Class Y ' ear. The entire Cfirps will long remember his troubles in his latter endeavor. His plan lor the future is twofold; Regular Army and .lAMES .JOSEPH WILSON .Jim New Bitu.xswicK, New Jersey History, Armor — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Officers of the (Juard Association; Baksetball 4; Y ' ankee Club 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Ni wiiiaii Club 3, a, 1; Cadet Catholic Choir 2, 1 ; . nned For. -s ( liib 3, ' 2; International Relations Club . ' i. -2, 1; Intrainurals 3, ' 2, 1; Company Clerk 1. Called everything from ,I. J. to Wils by his admiring intimates, the lanky Gael from the Garden State w;ls misnamed. Anybody should recognize a Rufus Longshaiiks. Recognize him. There isn ' t a man in the Corps n ho doesn ' t know the convivial six feet five inches of potted traTis|ilaiit with the rust-colored tuft. This variety i.s strictl.N relaxed in fact, prone. But it thrives — witness a iasiiall disliiii, ' iiis|icd academic record and an uimsual ])opularit, . .Inn is tile nucleus of a perennial throng, whether in the PX lor coffee— he has two hollow legs, one for the l ean and one for the hop — or in the sinks for nii- Like .something out of .fovee -he stan.ling chieHv for him- .■..vet hisfoiigu,. is no scheduled late stud still votes for Parne ' ll— Jin self. He has ki.ssed llie lili less acid than fluent. He is .seiisitivi ' . proiiil, ingly generous. His satiric laughter is never his own kindness. • (S%- • U- I iinspai iiateh i ' e BOMB - WILLIAM ROBERT WIXSLDW Bob Winter Park, Floriua English, Inl ' aiitn — Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Officers of the Cuanl Association; Varsity Track, Indoor and Outdoor 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Florida Club; Monogram Club 3, 3, 1; Episcopal Vestry 3; Intramurals 3; Cadet Waiter ' 2, 1. In the summer of 1957, Bob decided lie had had enough of the sun, sand, and surf of Florida. Thus, the Winter Park Flash arrived at V.M.I, (actually six weeks early) eagerly anticipating a military career. However, this chryselephantine Floridian soon found the aesthetical life of the English major far more appealing than that of a citizen soldier. Notwithstanding the dismay of the engi- neers. Bob turned his thoughts toward poetrv and a voung lady at Mary Baldwin. Hi.- onlvaii.lalv Regar.ll.-, . succeed. It he has maiU fricli.l..«ill ahv:i iuU iili- the lil tllllle lh III, ' ery fortu DONALD GRANT WISE Ben Moutl Portsmouth, Virginia Electrical Engineering, Artillery — Private 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Ral Wrestling 4; Varsity Wrestling 3, 2, 1, Co-Captain 1; Tidewater Club 1, 3, 2, 1; Armed Forces Club 1; Wesley Foundation 4; Intramurals 4, 3, 1; Class Insurance Com- mittee 2; Ring Figure Committee 2; American Institute of Electrical Engineers 3, 2, 1; Automobile 4, 2. I. Donnie whipped into Jackson Arch from Portsmouth on a sunny day in September of 1957. When he stepped across that fateful line, his own little black cloud (with rain; distribution: one per Rat) descended on his head, only to be lifted for all too brief and few weekends by Mary Ann on her trips to V.M.I, that year. Benny took the trials and tribulations of his Rat Year and the Rat wrestling team, to boot, in stride. Looking back at Ben ' s accomplishments, it seems that he had wings on high quarter brogans and white socks because he not only conquered the impenetrable Electrical Engineering curriculum on the first floor of N.E.B., but he also pulled a few arms and legs off on the mats on the lower floor of J.M. Hall. The Institute won ' t be the same without Benny, but the Corps ' s loss is Mary Ann ' s gain, and with his person- ality and such a fine girl, the Tidewater Lawyer is sure to go a long way in the future. STUART EDWARD WOODCOCK Woody Richmond, Virginia Electrical Engineering, Artillerv— Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Rat Football 4; Rat Wrestling 4; Rat Track 4; Varsity Football 3; Intramurals 2, 1; American Society of Electrical Engi- neers 2, 1 ; Distinguished Militury Student. From the holy city of Richmond came our Brother Rat Stu to add his majestical touch to the Electrical Engi- neering department of the Institute. Woody, someone once said, would rather spend his time with Sylvia than in the electrical engineering lab. Whether this is true or not, one would have to ask him. Many have been the days when Woody has been seen trudging through the halls of N.E.B. with a load of steam tables under one arm and a slide rule under the other, wondering if there was an end to the long list of assign- ments. After graduation, Woody plans to get married and to work for one of the giant corporations. Whatever he does, he will be a success, because of his perseverance and in- tegrity. Good luck to you, W oody, in the future. V. M. I. .KIIIN llOWI.iri ' l ' WOODFIX ■•S„,nk,..y Hllil.MOND, ViHGINIA Civil Kii iiucrinH. Armor (Corps of EngiTieors)— Private +, Corpor.il :i, Isl SrrKc.nit ' 2, C:. plain, Koxtrnt Coiiip.-uiv 1; Distimi„isl„ ' ,l Mihiani SliidntI: liat KooIImII; liilra- imirals +. :i, -J, 1; Il.mor Tank I ' latoon ' - ' ; Wostiniii.sl,-r Felknvsliip; Ainfricaii Society of Civil Kngineers :i, ■. ' , I; Armed Forces Club; Richmond Clul . Ever seen a bear walking around tiic stoojis? And a smarter than average bear at that? To us in the Class of (11, The Bear was synonymous with John ' Ilin, and as a Tiicknanjc he picked up because . . . well, take a l,.ok. When .loin, enlere.l the ar. ' h ttitli llic rest of us in ni.H, he set his 1,-oals hiKh. In III. ' niililary, he rose fnnn last- raiikint; eiirpiiral to F Company Commander. Aca- deniiea!l, -, he has risen from a better-than-average student to a hi ' h-r.-inkini First Class Ci ' il Engineer . side from the serious matters of the Institute, parties and good lin„,h,iNo Inon a big part of .John ' s life at V.M.I. For him, H,■.■k.l:l s vvnv lor .serious matters and weekends were strirtl lor fair. Since that first year, there were not many weekends when Mr. and Mrs. Bear, .John ;ind . nnc, were not together enjoying the Pine Room p:irti s, etc. V.M.I, has certainly brought out the best in John, and «e are all proud that he was a member of our class. Good luck to you, John, and we wish you continued success in e er ' lliiiig ' (Hl do. VII,I,1. M LrCKETT WOODFORD, .IR. Bill WVTUEVILLE, ' iik;I.N1A Civil Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, Corporal ' i. Sergeant i, 1st Lieutenant 1; Football 4; Track 4; Intra- murals 3, -2, 1; Hop and Floor Committee 3, ' 2, 1; Bomb Start ' ' 2, Circulation Manager 1; Honor Court ' 2, 1; American Society of Civil ETigineers 4, 3, i, 1; Southwest Virginia Club; ' (;iee Club 3; Track : Ianager 3, ' 2; Howard B. Dyer Fan Club. The W ' ytheville flash descended from the hills and valleys Southwest Virginia early in the fateful fall of ' 57. He d been planning on coming to V.M.I, for most of his life, at least since his application from V.P.I, had I een lored. Well, anyway, he came to V.M.I, not with the f l)eiiig First Captain, or first ranking Civil Engineer, but with the ide.-i of doing pretty well and still enjoying hl r lie . ttleth; bri iin Ills rrpiitatioii w traveling along the Rat nniliTa lilank.l lirliM,.!, the hours of 0111(1 and 0300. ■at liron lit hini uiiliiniled lame. Bill ' s Third Class vas rhoi;ix...l Ia III, ,lnin;; pn-on.-il riir,MMii|. uitli iplaill l ' ,.:irso,|l,rr ,.| Unlll.r ,,r Ihr lvl,lllo|| l!r other itals are rapalilr o| ,.,i ires.iil ' iiM::orating atmosphere of tin- ln lili iill ' s SiioimI ( ' lass Year ' as spent in aiitoiMii- le didn ' t do loo well, but did afford his In :ains. Well this year, between taking report; ml selling Bombs, he keeps busy and happy. 1 Ill- Ihi lo.lav. ds pl,.|it HOY WILSON WYW, JR. Cob Petersburg, Virginia Civil Kngincering, Infantrj — Private 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Officers of the Guaril Association; Rat Wrestling; Tri-City Club; . meriean Society of Civil Engineers 3, ' 2, 1; Iritramnrals 3, 2, 1; Intramural Manager 1. In li).57 Pctersliurg High School abandoned seven of her graduates, of which Rov was one, to the pleasant abode of V.M.I. Often leased about beinu ' th ' shortest cadet in Bravo Conip.inv. nevril h..|rs., I„. ilnl ,-, linr |ob as intra- mural ma iiau... ' I!..vli,i,;i Irioh.lK |,ri-o,,;,|iiv, which was anas.sel in ol,l,.|iiiliig a II of Ih,. In I, ..I ,1 oop ji,,op. FVom a rather quiet social personality arose spon- taneously a great administrator for parties and the like. Combined with this radiant personality, Roy was a sli le rule-pusher whose conscientious pursuit of civil engineer- ing, combined with his dyna mic pcr.sonality, cannot help but determine him a success. Stii M ■)fe BOMB -i(- DAVID HACK YERGER Dave Juke Colonial Heights, Virginia Biology, Artillery— Private 4, 3, 2, 1; Tri-City Club 1; Intramurals 3, 2, 1; Officers of the Guard Association; Physics Club 4; Fire Fighters 2, 1; Dean ' s List 3. Dave came rocking in from Colonial Heights in 1957 to get a taste of the rich college life at V.M.I. As was true for most of us, it hit him like a bomb, but he had what it takes to pull out of that Rat Year and go forward to be on the Dean ' s List the Third Class Year. His combination of social and academic life was typical of the private ' s way of life. Now he has graduate school ahead of him. Dave has a determined attitude that will certainly make him a success in whatever he attempts to do. The Brother Rats of 1961 stand in wishing Dave the best of everything. RICHARD HENRY YOUNGBLOOD Rick Wilmington, North Carolina Civil Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, 2, 1, Corporal 3; Officers of the Guard Association 1; Wrestling 4; Armed Forces Club 3; Intramurals 4, 3, 2, 1; Barracks Cocktail Club 3; American Society of Civil Engineers 3, 2, 1; Flight Instruction Program 1. Rick came to V.M.I, with one thought in mind — to get out. His song made him quite famous his Rat Year and the following year he gained fame for his ability to break windows in quantity. Dick couldn ' t leave hero witliout taking adv.iiitat;c of a summer session. He did so after his Third Class ■c u■ and at the same time acquired himself a little wcuKHi ul„. h,. will no donbt li.-,ve for time imme- morial. Sr.iiis ilii liiil,. «,,nKiTi |,ul Kirk to work aiid he cracki ' .l clou n l,, tii.lyi]ii: In hi l l«,, ars. All of u will rcnii-iiilicr Dirk :i .mr ,,f I lie easier guys to get along with, and I am sure he will not forget the many trips he took while here — Roanoke, Lynchburg, Staunton, D.C., and any otlier town that would offer bim a good drink and a good time. We all wish Dick and Judy the best of luck in their years ahead. KARL FREDERICK ZICK Stretch Gary, West Virginia Electrical Engineering, Air Force — Private 4, 1, Corporal 3. Sergeant 2; Rat Basketball; Canterbnrv Chih 4: Intra- murals 3, 2, 1; American Institute of EUrtrical Engineers 2, Chairman 1. Karl entered V.M.I, with an innate desire to become an electrical engineer. Being a firm believer that all work and no play would make him a dull boy, Karl proceeded to balance I lie i . . c(|u:)lly. When he worked, those noting his acc )iii|j!i-liiiM 111- iM-re awed by his many talents; when he played, lii hu.inir toy was girls (and tbo.se girls not being played uilli were crcr hnpiivJ!). Possessing a personality ii iaiili- to everyone, it ' s under- standable that he was kept un iIk- defensive when play- ing to insure his bachelorhood, his proudest possession, until (all good things coming to an end) April of his Second Class Year when he met his match on an American Insti- tute of Electrical Engineers trip to Alabama: a little (six- foot) Kilgore College Rangerette. As cockey as be, and almost as big, they were a perfect match. The stories of this Watusi filled the barracks and everyone was anxious to meet her at Finals of 1960. To those who saw them together, it was evident that Karl had succeeded (and how!) as he would throughout life. His motto; The bigger, the better. V. M. I. VIRGINIA MOURNING HER DEAD In the background the Corps passes in review at New Market Day ceremonies May 15, 1960. THE CLASS OF 1962 JoHX Duke Antthony Presidctit Randolph Edward Campbell Vice President John Mott Robertson, Jr Historian The Second Class During the four arduous years we spend at ■. I.I., there are three dates, or event, which are prominent above all others. These are the day we are released from the Rat Line, the day we receive our class ring ' , and the dav we graduate. Each one of John . iitli( !i , I ' ri ' siticiit ot t he Clasj, ot 196 2, presents one of liis class ' s rings to Mrs George C. Marsliall at Ring Figure. these events has a special and particular meaning to the individual, but to the class itself Ring Figure seems to have the greatest significance. The ring, our class ring, does more to bind the class together and, at the same time, to set it apart from other classes than any other object or event at V.INI.I. For this is our ring, designed by members of our class, for our class, and it is certainly a ring to which we can proudly point and say, This is the ring of my class, the Class of 106 2 of the Virginia Tilitary Institute. Months of preparation and hard work went into the planning of Ring Figure. The members of the many committees worked diligently and faithfully, and the resnils were certaiidy worth the effort as Ring Figure weekend is one that we shall never forget. But aside fioni tile fun and excitement of the weekend, there Randv CaniplKll, B.,1. V. ' . througli tlie li-iireal ll And Ring Figure came and went. are other factors to be considered concerning our Ring Figure. As one side of our ring design was dedi- cated lo tile late Cienerai (ieorge C. Marshall, we were indeed happy and ]M-oud to have INIrs. Marshall as our guest of honor. The Ring Figure Magazine was published with a new outlook and set a standard of excellence for other classes to follow. Realizing that certain costs during Ring Figure weekend could be cut, the committees made a concerted effort to do just that, and, although the success of this effort was somewhat limited, another definite trend had been THE 1961 i 1 ' ipfo; Uiily iwo yoiirs at;o. ostablislRMl. And Hiially, a tradition was broken when one of our Brother Hats, not in school due to a serious accident tliat occurred onl - a few weeks before his return in Sei)teniher, was allowed to receive his rinfj along with the rest of the class. The I it lis following Ring Figure were more or less ordinary ones. Christmas vacation gave us a much needed break in the everyday routine and we returned refreshed to face cNanis. Midwinter dances i)rovidcd a welcome di crsi(iri in the long grind to Spring Fur- lough. .Mioul the only significant fact that can be attached lo this period is llial our class did not lia -e or sponsor any of its famous parties. This, however, was remedied on our return from Spring Furlough. . mong the many changes at ' .! r.I. this year was the new policy concerning the Spring Hike. .Vs the First Class was to tour various military installations. ,,liicl,..,lv li:i,s lo ,1,, llu- wurk arouiKl tlif InstitliU-, IUtc liii. Sor- Hcjul .Slajor Ik ' iiiiy IVay is posting tlio report stu ' t ' ts, (inc nf liis nuuiy iluties as one of tlie tast Second Class satier Ijearing NCOs. we found ourselves in charge of the planning and operation of nuich of the e.vercise. This added ex- ]jerience provided good training in preparing us for summer camp. With the completion of the Spring Hike we looked forward to Finals. .Vnd so it was that an eventful and interesting year passed slowly, and yet ciuickly, and once again we found ourselves in Cocke Hall listening to the valedictory address. Now we were the new First Class, the new leaders of the Corjjs. We now had added responsibilities and would face many ]jroblems, both old and new. . nd yet, having spent three trying years at ' .M.I., we looked to the future with confidence and ex]x ' ctation. John Tott Robertson, Jr. BOMB CLASS V. M. I. OF 1962 Columbus Cartwright BOMB CLASS James William Deao Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina V. M. I. OF 1962 Randulf.h Marshall Hamner Birmingham, Michigan Robert William Hertz Oleiis Falls. New York Walter Traynham Houston, Jr. Asheville, North Carolina Larry Lynn Jackson Bryan, Ohio Richard Benjamin Hardy, 111 Columbia, South Carolina James W ' ceks HUler Canajoharie, New York Robert Mason Howard, Jr. Montgomery, Alabama BOMB CLASS V. M. I. OF 1962 Robert AiiJersuii Milk-r Hubbard, Ohio (;eoffreySt ell Mitchell Ewing, ' irgiiiia Robert Theodore .Mitchell, Jr. Alexandria, ' irgiuia William Kendall Mizell, Jr. Martinsville, Virginia Clyde Kugeiie .Moss, Jr. .Newport News, Virginia CIvJe.Munheid, 111 ' Miami, Florida Thomas Walthall iMurphrec Troy, Alabama Henry Kedward Murray, Jr. Cireenwich, Connecticut Marcus Whitman iM nth Yonkcrs, New York William Clifton McCormick, III Raphine, Virginia Michael David McMakin Doswell, Virginia John Bernard McQuaid Manchester, New Hampshi John Whitman McWane iMilan, Ohio Billy Jim Nestcr Richmond, irginia Willard Barlow Nicholson, Jr. Hampton, Virgima Kdward Danby Northrop, Jr. APO, New York, New York Neil Andrew O ' Connor Winnetka, Illinois Ralph Edward O ' Harrow Charles City, Iowa Juv 11,.,. Patton. Jr. Ill, liii„,nd, VirEiuia Chester George Pauska Richmond Hill, New York James Henry Binford Peay, HI Richmond, V irginia James Bowles Pender, Jr. (Ireenwood, Florida Walter Catesby Perrin, III Pittsburgh, Peiinsylvauia Leonard Overton Pettit, III Richmond, Vuginia BOMB CLASS V. M. I. OF 1962 BOMB CLASS Joseph HeatoD ' an Dei V. M. I. OF 1962 BOMB The Parapet Every Cadet memorizes these words of Colonel Preston ' s, one of the idealogioal founders of the Institute. THE CLASS OF 1963 JoHX Rudolph Amos President John Howard NTacrae Vice President George X. Savage, III Historian The Third Class TT RESH from a fine summer vacation, forewarned -■- that things would be a httle different this year, and ready to heap admonishments upon any errant Rats, the 300-odd nienihers of the Class of 1963 re- turned to A ' . M.I. to begin their Third Class vear. rancor that greets anything new, especially in the military. But there were more important things to worry about and enjoy. First, it was our responsibility to run the Rat Line, which we did with but questionable success, our policies in some cases not occluding with those of our superiors. We applied ourselves diligently to our more advanced studies, cheered on another championship football team, and wore our class sweaters for the first time at Ring Figure weekend. Anii l wild shouts of joy, the Corps was released from its duties for a couple of weeks away from the grind, and set about forgetting stentorian voices and bugles and cadences in the Christmas rush. For two Major General George R. E. Shell, fresh from valuabl service to his country at the Marine Recruit Depot, Parris Island, and Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey (i. Smith, whom some of us had seen berating a Nortli Korean officer in LIFE, had taken over as Superin- tendent and Commandant. And so the class adjusted to a slightly more exciting and stringent routine than it had left that past June, not entirely without the jjetty griping and Spring comes to tlie third stoop. It used to i:ie a Second Class privilege to tur weeks we did the things we would use to dispel the chill of the long winter months as we thought of them. The time flew by; we returned to face the fire of cold, bleak weather, and even more unpleasant, exams. Interspersed with fervid cram sessions, we held an experiment in a new kind of battle drill, in which unsuspecting members of the class below us were marched back from their luncheon for a few minutes on the third stoop. We did better than merely nuuldle through exams, too. The usual number of five or six on the Dean ' s List shot up to eighteen, as the members of the class began to sense the importance of their studies in THE 1961 fs fc.r Supper Raty detfrmiiiing llicir fiiUirc. ( ' i)iitiiiiioil cdrixiral make- overs kept the rank system very fluid. ()c -asi()nal informal hops augmented a morale wliieli sayijed with the February snow, and V.M.I, athletic teams, aided by members of our own class, scored great successes in swimming and indoor track, and won moral victories on the hardwood. o had liy now designated a hlue-grcen zircon stone for our class ring, and everyone was in general agreement that it was a good choice; the design is a handsome one. The ring will be very large and heavy, even by V.M.I, standards, and will bind us inseparably to V.M.I, in the years ahead. A disorganized altercation shortly before Spring Furlough settled nothing, really, although many let off steam (for which they were to pay dearly), and the Class of 196-1 came into being. But spring was begin- ning to color our thougiits. After another week at home, we came back to cmr books, to a new drill procedure, and, at last. In white ducks and short sleeved shirts. The summer was not far off now. We III tlif 01(1 Curp.s I cat Discipline. Now its tinow as Physi- All part of a (. ' ..rpnrals life continued to improve our academic standings, and it appeared that a solid nucleus of classmates was evolving which would last the whole four years. The first year and a half had seen almost 35% of our number leave the Institute, for one reason or another. The rest of the year went by quickly. A better organized Spring Field Fxercise was helil, with our Brother Rats assuming some of the authority in the field. We settled liown to a final round of stud ' for exams, and at last Finals was with us. We look to the next two years with confidence, and with hope that, as Second t ' lassmen, and later. Firsts, we may leave our mark indelibly woven into the history of V.M.I. It is our obligation, really, to do so. George N. Savage, III JosiAH Bunting, III BOMB CLASS Chiudc Ashley AhcTiiiitliy All)crta, Virginia Aaron Francis Allison, Jr. APO, New York, N. Y. Cliarles Reginald Amory, Jr. Hampton, Virginia John Rudolph Amos idochland, Virginia John Michael Anastas . lbany. New York Warren Thorsten Anderson darks Smnmit, Pennsylvania George Milton Atkins, .Ir. Amherst, Virginia Robert Fenton Atkins, Jr. Virgilina, Virginia Roljcrt Renton Baldwin West Orange, New Jersey William Franklin Ballcntine Piirtsiiiouth, Virginia (icorge Gerald Balog Baltimore, Maryland Vernon Mountcastle Balthis Lyndon, Kentucky Joseph Hudson Barker, II Birmingham, Alabama William Augustus Bell, Jr. Courtland, Virginia Richard Hare Belsha Norfolk, Virginia Charles Dodson Bennett, Jr. Danville, Virginia .Jerry Clinton Bennett Roanoke Rapids, N. C. Lance Vincent Bevins Middleburgh, New Y ' ork George Hardy Blood Hampton, Virginia John Richard Boyda Carnegie, Pennsylvania Frederick Edward Brazee Decatur, Georgia Richard Wayne Brooks Tappahannock, V ' irginia Joseph Hubbard Brown White Stone, Virginia Pierre Ernest Brunei East Aurora, New York THE OF 1963 Thomas Michael Bryan Pittsburji;h, Pennsylvania Josiah Buntinj;, HI Ventnor, New Jersey Tlieodore Ahan Biirbank Pembroke, Massachusetts Harvie Nelson Butler, Jr. Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Robert Leo Byrd Fort Belvoir, Virginia Marion Leiand Caldwell, Jr. Roanoke, Virginia Paul Donald Campbell Martinsville, Virginia William Antlrew Canepa nampton, Virginia William Rufus Cato, II Emporia, Virginia Ted Clark Chilcote Tyler, Texas Robert Louis Clark Norfolk, Virginia Fitz Ormon Clarke, Jr. W ' haleyville, Virginia John Haile Cloe Stafford, Virginia John Sothoron Cockey, Jr. Suffolk, Virginia William Carter Cowardin, Jr. Newport News, Virginia -. V 1% James MacLeod Cox Port Chester, New York James Roger Craddock Alexandria, Virginia Richard Starr Craighill, Jr. Ft. Amador, C. 2. William (lorham Crisp Staunton, Virginia Dennis William Crowley Rochester, New York Michael Joseph Curley Richmond, Virginia Wayne Wattson Custer Staunton, Virginia Mackenzie Leo Davis Metuchen, New Jersey BOMB CLASS ffi r?i rT William Thomas DeLeo Stamford, Connecticut (icorge Herbert Delk, Jr. l.ovingston, Virginia Joseph Vincent Dcllapenta, Jr. Hampton, Virginia Dayid MilleaDibbs Tampa, Florida Henry Eugene Doar, Jr. Portsmouth, Virginia •lames Uriah Downs Shreveport, Louisiana Francis Dalton Drake Haltimore, Maryland Hubert August ] ;arle, Jr. Annandale, Virginia (iary Charles Eifried ( ' lifton. New Jersey .lames Flippen Ellis Falls Cliurcb, Vriginia l{ y Evan Evans, Jr. Hart, -Michigan l!..).ert McLane Frasche (Greenwich, Connecticut Leonard Kenneth Fuscaldo Tuekahoe, New York Eric .Lan Fygi LaJolla, California Michael Arthur Godfrey Paeonian Springs, Va Harry Hobbs Goodwin liichmond, Virginia Daxid Allen Gootee Alexandria, Virginia Jan Maynard Gray Denbigh, Virginia Fred Kyger Green Leavenworth, Kansas Robert Gordon Gregory, Jr. Portsmouth, Virginia James Artcher Griffin Wilmington, Delaware Turner Eugene Grimsley Warrenton, Virginia (iraham Leslie Gross Fairfax, Virginia Charles Barnett Hammond Covington, Virginia THE 1961 amglgTnTiaj  «n..«„. =,..i,m«.T, o ««., OF 1963 Louis ATitlioiiy Hancock Roanoke, Virginia Donald Francis Hargy Catonsvillc, Maryland Cliristian Leonliardt Harkn- Brenierhaven, Germany .Tolin Paul Harris, III Fredericksburj, ' , Virginia Roy Leon Hartlcss Lexington, ' irginia Robert Carroll Heath Falls Church, ' irginia Gary Ray Hermon Linui, Ohio Timothy Holmes Herty Bethlehem, Pennsylvania James Laurcn -e Ilickerson Norfolk, Virginia Ira Polk Hildebrand, III Tyler, Texas Carl Vinson Hinkle, Jr. Staunton, Virginia James Benson Hoge Lynchburg, Virginia Anthony Kidd Holtry Ft. Eustis, Virginia Preston Wayne Holtry Ft. Eustis, Virginia William Mitchell II,. Miami, Florida Tazewell Taylor Hubard, III Norfolk, Virginia Peter John Ippolito Rockaway, New Jersey Lawrence Turley James, Jr. Warrenton, Virginia Logan Reed Jennings Roanoke, Virginia Jay Robert Johnson Dallas, Texas Clarence Frederick Johnston, III Abingdon, Virginia Harry Thomas Jones, III Richmond, ' irginia Willis Orah Jones, III Richmond, Virginia John Wesley Jordan, IV Pittsburgh, IVnnsvlvania f Hk MK JK BOMB I CLASS Keniietli Michael Jordan Petersburg, Virginia Garry James Kemplc East Liverpool, Ohio Francis Edward Kennedy, Jr. New Haven, Connecticut Fred George Kennedy, Jr. Portsmouth, Virginia Jimmie Scott Key Roanoke, ' irginia Kyle Frank Kiesau Kingsport, Tennessee Donald Martin Killmon Craddockville, Virginia Walter .Jay Kleine J.ynbrook, L. I., N. Y. William Joseph Peter Klohi Little Xeck, New York Kohert Leslie Knowles, Jr. Portsmouth, Virginia Stanley Wayne Kohlwes St. Louis, Missouri John Joseph Lacy, Jr. Richmond, Virginia Mell Jeter Lacy, .Ir South Boston, ' i Hinton Lampley, Jr. Eufaula, Alabama George William Lanahan Winchester, Virginia Karl Frederick Lanier, .Jr. Newport News, Virginia Joseph Charles Liberti Alexandria, Virginia Robert Netf Lineweaver, Staunton, Viiginia Carlos Arbra Loop, Jr. Rocky Mount, Virginia William Clark Lovell, .Ir. Martinsville. Virginia John Howard Macrea Richmond, ' irginia Robert Dennis Marchant Moline, Illinois Philip Barber Mariey, Jr. -Johnstown, Penn.sylvania Robert Ciuisman Mathews Charleston, West Virginia THE 1961 OF 1963 Dniialil Kent McCrancy Portsmouth, Virginia .Tallies Vance MiMalum Speedway, Iiiiliana Krederiok William M.Waii jAiiolilinrg, Virginia Joseph Albert Miller, Jr. West Pittston, PeniisyK ' Jc.liii Clilfor.l Miller. Ill Uicliniond, Virginia Juhn Auhurii Mills, III Richmond, Virginia George Gilmer Minor, III Riclunond, Virginia Jolin Blair Mitchell Roanoke, Virginia Robert Orestes Modarelli, Jr. Union City, New Jersey Fausto Edward Molinet, Jr. Cheyenne, W ' yoming Presely William Moore, Jr. Staunton, Virginia William George Morris Riclunond, Virginia Lewell Park Nemir Arlington, Virginia Robert Trafton Nussey Springfield, Pennsylvania Phillip Ray Ogden Glasgow, Virginia Daniel James Aloyisius Ogle Aldan, Pennsylvania David Berger Oglesby Charlottesville, Virginia Wayne Laverne O ' Hern, Jr. Bedford, Massacliusetts Thomas Tucker Oliver Bedford, Virginia Thomas Callaway Olseii Roanoke, Virginia John Lester Parks, Jr. Exmore, Virginia Edward Joseph Patncsky Lawrence, Pennsylvania Abram Minter Patterson, Jr. Rocky Mount, Virginia W illiam Martin Pearson, II Franklin, Virginia V ' BOMB CLASS William Nelson Pendleton Wytheville, Virginia Russell Austin Pennington, Jr. Alexandria, Virginia Denver Edward Perkins, Jr. Gonzales, Texas Leonard Leckel Peters (ilen Rock, New Jersey Eriok Sidney Polil Studio City, California James David Poindexter Rocky Mount, Virginia Robert Bragg Powell Warrenton, Virginia Donald Francis Prystaloski Wilmington, Delaware Paul Martin Quinter Point Pleasant, New Jersey Kenneth Luther Reams, Jr. Richmond, Virginia Harry Coleman Redd, HI Alexandria, Virginia Kenneth Rodney Reeder Wilmington, Delaware John Frederick Reid Springfield, Virginia Timothy Joseph Renaud Batavia, Illinois Howard Irvin Reynolds Roanoke, Virginia Theodore Albert Riedingcr Schenectadv, New York Steven Riethmiller Riclimond, Virginia Thomas Edward Rountree Portsmouth, Virginia Douglas Stephen Rowe Ricluuond, Virginia Kermeth Augustus Rugli, Jr. Johnstown, Pennsylvania Harold Kenneth St. Clair Alexandria, Virginia James Curtis Schornick, Jr. Evansburg, Pennsylvania Michael Joel Schwartz Youngstown, Ohio Alexander Robinson Scott Spring Lake, New Jersey THE 1961 OF 1963 Samuel Beverly Scult, .Ir Richmoiul, Virginia William Willard Scott Lexington, Virginia Ronnie McCray Shafer Buena Vista, Virginia William Thomas Slianer Portsmouth, Virginia William Frederick SlieplienI Arlington, Virginia Robert Carroll Showalter Kenbridge, Virginia Milton Treat Simpson, Jr. Norwalk, Connecticut Norman Arvid Skinrood, Jr. FPO, New York, . Y. Jerry Townsend Smith Roanoke, Virginia Thomas William Smith Grosse Pointe, Michigan Michael Trent Smither Portsmouth, Virginia Ro])ert Earl Spence, Jr. Portsmouth, ' irginia Michael Cain Spencer N. Reading, Massachusetts Thomas Frederick Steigelman, III Newport News, Virginia John Douglas Sterrett, III Lexington, Virginia Michael Meade Stockdcll Richmond, Virginia Robert Bunc Stocks Vernon, Connecticut James Banister Stone, III Richmond, Virginia John Henry Storm Columbus, Ohio Charles Edward Straub, III Christiansbnrg, ' irginia Robert Edwards Strauss, Jr. Richmond, Virginia John Maxwell Taft Milford, Connecticut Charles Yancey Talbott, Jr. Carlisle, Pennsylvania Harry Fletcher Talum Anchorage, Kentucky BOMB i- - CLASS James Daniel Taylor Silver Spring, Maryland David Romulus Thomas, III Augusta, Georgia Henry Lankford Thompson Lynnhaven, Virginia Paul Rice Thomson, Jr. Roanoke, Virginia Ian Hosie Tissot Brooklyn, New York Frederick William Traugott, Jr Minneapolis, Minnesota Robert Chambliss Troxler Jacksonville, Florida Ralph Essex Turpin, Jr. Lovingston, Virginia Philip Matthews Vaughan, Jr. Xewport News, Virginia Dan Wilbur Vaughn Wichita, Kansas William Eben Vick Cape Charles, Virginia George Irving Vogel, II Roanoke, Virginia David Leroy Vogler Morrisville, Pennsylvania Jerry Thomas Wagner Front Royal, Virginia MontroviUe Bowen Walker, III Virginia Beach, Virginia Charles Michael Walton Hampton. Virginia Robert Sherwood Walton, III Hampton, Virginia Ricliard Franklin Ward Winchester, Virginia Richard Dines Warren Townsend, Virginia Joseph Michael Warring Silver Spring, Maryland Charles Harold Watson, III Vinton, Virginia David Earl Way Hampton, Virginia Charles Foreman Weddingtoi Waco, Texas William Adams Wells Buena Vista, Virginia THE 1961 OF 1963 IKri.Kin Arthur WMmm IJeyseiiier, Al;iij; ma Kdwin Sledge Wliile. Jr Norfolk, Vir nnia John Jaim-s White Rocktnrd, Illino John Maxwell White, Jr. Waynesboro, Virginia Nowton Kirke White Abingdon, Virgiiiia Tom W iy W ' hitford Richmond, Virginia Peter Lawrence W ' iok Arlington, Virginia Charles Randolph Williams Richmond, Virginia Kent Scott Wilson Alexandria, Virginia William Earl W ' ray, Jr. Reidsville, North Carolina John Paul Yurachek Richmond, Virijinia rs BOMB i:i.irc.i: .. ..TK: Hc.uimmI tl„.,-,,)i.siji(u .usal.si ' ii. ' ol llicliat l.iiii- iii I Kirrarks this Sj, ring, wo do not IVel that it would be quite Crk-kut ' to represent the Fmutli Chiss with the usual syinljohe pieture. THE FOURTH CLASS The History of the Fourth Class written by Clyde Wallace Hawkins Recipient of the John E. Townes Award for the Best Fottrth Class History THE HISTORY OF THE FOURTH CLASS Virgil began Itis Acncid iritli Anna nnimqnc cano, Truiac qni primna ah oris. Translated, it means. ' ' sing of arms and the man, who first came from the shores of Troy. The hi.ttori of the wanderings of Aeneas may he compared to the hi.itory of the adventures of a Rat at the J ' irginia Military Institute. Thus, these words may now lie read as .Irma virumque cano. .Imcrirac (pii primus ah oris. ad Virginiam Militiam Institutuni, whicli menus. I sing of arms and tlie man. irlui first raine fnuu the shores of America to the Virginia Military Institute. T)?;GIXNTNG his wanderings, Cadet Aeneas, C. W. set out from his home in Troy, TT.S.A., witli his parents, and reached Lexington on September 7, l!)(i(), where he matriculated at the Virginia Filitarv 1 iisl ilulc. It was a new land to Aeneas, with uufaniiliar surniund- ings, and he saw no one he knew. He felt homesick as he waved farewell to his parents, who were going hack to Troy. The first day, in fact the first week, seemed like a year in the kingdom of Avernus, the underworld. Aeneas was dipped into the Styx, the river of forgctfnl- ness, and was changed from a civilian into a cadet, lie was beginning to think that Melpomene, the muse of tragedy, had taken hold of him and had led him astray. During his existence in the miderworld. Aeneas was taught by members of the cadre how to strain, how to march, how to handle a rifle, how to walk the Hat Line, and other extremely important duties. His week in the underworhl was climaxed by a feast on Circe ' s Island. There he met and talked with many of his conu-ades, who had undergone the same ordeals, and came to know them as his brother swine. Circe had transformed him into a swine, but the next day he would become a Rat again. This was Aeneas ' s last day of freedom, for the old cadets would return the next day. The old (•a lels were not hap])y to leave the Elysian Fields of civilian life and to come back to college. As a result, Ihcy took their unhappiness out on Aeneas and his Brother Rats. As the weeks went by, however, things calmed down, and Aeneas began to make friends with some of the upperclassmen. He also made a few enemies. In Oct(jber. the whole Corps of Cadets set sail, with General Shell at the helm, for Sicily, where V.M.I, met the team of King Acestes in a football contest. The team of King Acestes, George Washington Cniversity, had man - skillful pla.yers. but not enough to upset .M.I. The Keydets overwlielnied tiie Cohaiials, and after the contest everybody was in high spirits. Follow- ing this game many cadets were able to go home for a few davs. . bout this time the first grading and demerit period ended. Aeneas and his Brother Rats were able to see just how the.y actually were doing in college. ]Most of the Rat ' s demerit cards were in excess, and their grades left nuich to be desired. It was at this time that Aeneas experienced walking his first penalty tour, which proved to be anything but fun, an l he was told that in the future he should try to ol)tain higher grades and fewer demerits. Later in that month, he went to his first formal dance. When Aeneas had left home in September, he had had a steady girl. A week before the dance, however he received a Dear . gamenmon letter, ami was forced to accept a blind date with a girl named Dido from Carthage City. Ma.vnard Ferguson ' s band i)layed, and the dance was a big success. Dido turned out to be a real (lueen and went back to Carthage snowecl over Aeneas. In Xovember. the Rat football team, led by Brother Rats . nnnally, Davis, Williams, Beale, and Giles, ended a .successful season by defeating the fresh- man team from a rival college in Greece, known as .P.I. That .same day, the varsity team stomped the Citadel Bulldogs in Charleston to clinch the Southern Conference Championship, Jupiter ' s favorite. This victorv, along with the Rat victory, enabled the Rats to get out of the cumbersome Rat Line for a few days. For the first time the Rats saw what Barracks actually looked like! On the Day of Libation, the whole Corps journe.ved to Victory Stadium in the City of many hills to see the annual football game between V.M.I, and V.P.I. For many Rats, it was the first time they had seen this Turkey Day classic, dedicated to the ciueen of the gods, Juno. Although V.M.I, lost the game by one point, it was an exciting thrill to be a part of it. When the Rats got back to barracks, however, things were not so pleasant. Again, the upperclassmen took their unhappiness out on the Rats. The Fourth Class The first Rat scTitiiiol. But the weekend meant brighter tla.ys at V.M.I., as the Ring Figure dances were held. The Second (lass- men celebrated receiving their class i-ings. and the rest of the Corps just celebrated. Aeneas, of course, fol- lowed true V.M.I, tradition as he ' ■snowe r Dido again. Mrs. George C. Marshall was guest of honor and was presented a ring of the Class of 1962. The next big event was Christmas and all the tilings that go along with Christmas. The week before the Corps went home, the Rats enjoyed an easy Rat Line, for everx ' body was cheerfid anti eager to leave on vacation. ( oming back from Christmas Furlough was one of the dreariest ex])eriences in Aeneas ' s life. There was little to look forward to, as the Corps faced examinations and frigid weather. The weeks immediately following saw a strict Rat Line, well enforced. The Rats got their first taste of a resurrection. For three consecutive days they were given exercises in military discipline after ' Sir, for DintuM- today, we I .1 Kal lu li.l -ve It. lunch. i the latter part of January, Aeneas came up against his first college examinations. At the end of the first semester, he saw many of his Brother Rats, along witli some upperclassmen, leave school. Some left because of grades, some because of demerits, and some jusl left. Ill February, Midwinter dances were held. Dean Hudson ' s band and the girls brightened up the In- stitute, which had been embedded in snow and cold weather. Soon after these dances, the Rats were given a resm-rection by the First Class. This adventure proved to be the worst event the Rats had midergone all vear THE 1961 Like m(l t First Classes, the Class of (il became Rat line was being enforced and stepped in to of what tlie Old Corps was like. ia tlie thi Kits 1 tiste loiulay, 6 ] Iarch, .saw tin- ( ' or]),-; hiwv it.s fif.st step-off in many year.s. The Insliliitr and llie Corps had been clashing all year, and on ( Marrh the eonfliet was brought to a head. The Hals were in a helpless position in the iiialter and had no voice in it at all. However, they heiu ' fitted ininiensely from the step-off as thev were let out of the Hat Line. .V few davs later the First Class decided to let them out for the remainder of the year. . 11 the classes gave their class yells in traditional style, and 7 Mar.-h sl ,o,l as the lale on which the Class of l!)()l.Kot out of lli - Hal Line On ' -2.) March, tin ' Coi ' ps went lionic on Spring Furlough, i-etin-iiing lo whitt ' (hicks and cool mountain breezes a week lalei ' . Kasler dances were highlighted by the ban.ls ,,f Hirhar.l Maltby and Tonnny ])orse ' . ' i ' lie following week was the week of the long-awaited back to natin ' e excursion, the Wliat Kit lusn t li.d t,. sti luliten np liis Dyke ' s ri,..m H-(..n- SMI- ' Gi ' e lue your attention in barracks . S|)riiig Hike. .Mlhough the weather was good, the Hats still did not enjo - their first taste of army life and combat conditions. On 1.5 May, Xew Market Day was cch ' brated. It was brought to the attention of the ( ' lass of V.Wi that in their First Class year, Xew ? Iarket Day would be the ))iggest event of the year, for it will lie the Xew arket centem)ial celebration. The Finals Bacchanalia flowed into the Gradua- tion Fxercises, and the First Cla ssmen saw M.L for the last time as cadets. Aeneas left for his home on June 11, after having successfully comijleted his first year at the Virginia Military Listitute. Only three more years in which to build Rome! Clyde Wallace ILwvkixs, ' 6i BOMB CLASS Charlie Lane AI)ercrombie, Jr. Danville, Virginia Ted Roger Abernathy New Orleans, Louisiana Kichard Reid Abslier, Jr. Newport News, Virginia Thomas Glenn Allen Charlottesville, Virginia Henry Alperin Petersburg, Virginia James Norl.nrnr Atkins Richmond. Virginia Richard Lee Atkinson, Jr. Petersburg, Virginia Richard McCorniiek Atkison Glen Ridge, New Jersey David Ernest Ayers Roanoke, Virginia James Matthew Bailie Hampton, Virginia Barkev Benny Baronian Richmond, Virginia William Thomas Batchelder Williamsburg, Virginia Michael Robert Battaglia Norfolk, Virginia Robert Boiling Batte, Jr. Midlothian, Virginia Glenn McClain Baxter Hubbard, Ohio Charles W ' alter Beale, HI Dallas, Texas Richard Earle Boatty Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Richard Foulke Beirne, IV Covington, Virginia David Garth Bell Winterville, Mississippi Charles Truman Benedict Alexandria, Virginia Douglas Kenneth Bergere Fort Dix, New Jersey Uldis Birzenieks Brooklyn, New York WIlHam LaFayette Black, Jr. Galveston, Texas William Henry Blair, Jr. Whitesburg, Kentucky William Butler Blakeley Waynesboro, Virginia John Roderick Bland, Jr. Richmond, Virginia Wyndham Boiling Blanton, HI Riclmiond, Virginia Paul Raj-mond Blev, Jr. Wasliington, D. C. 1961 9as:siB ' i r i« s 9s e«ifsss9f!iti!VS:ti( SKrfBmKita t9miMiaifw ! OF 1964 .luliii Williams Hi.Kle Wytlicvillc, Virginia John Mervil Booton Cliestcr, Virginia .l:iiiics Lcuiianl I5rra.lv Hust.iii, Massachusetts Ashley Briggs Hampton, ' irginia James Hunter Brittinghaiu Newport News, Virginia Thomas Skinner Brothers Suffolk, Virginia Ernest Amos Brown Pelham Manor, New York Kenneth Th ' Elmer Brnnsvnl.l AlexaTidria, ' irginia AVarren Candler Budd, Jr. Atlanta, Georgia William Stewart Buettuer McLean, Virginia Bicliard Leigh Butt Norfolk, Virginia David Winston Early Cal.ell Akron. Ohio John Theodore Campbell Riclunond, Virginia Daniel Francis Carney Arlington, Virginia George Keeley Carr Suffolk, Virginia Frederick William Carroll, Lvnchliurg, X ' irginia Donald Duane CarsoTi Dinwiddie, ' irginia John Rollings Cavcdo Richmond, ' irginia John Edward Cawley Moinit Kisco, New York Richard Michael Chebatoris Cuddv, Pennsvlvania Bradford Lee Cherry Portsmouth, ' irginia Aran Joeseph Chompaisal Bangkok, Thailand Edward Talbott Clark. Ill Ellicott City, Maryland Ray Wilson Clarke, III Richmond, Virginia Charles Taylor Cole Martinsville, Virginia Andrew Joline Colyer, Jr. Arlington, ' irginia William Albert Cox, III Virginia Beach, Virginia James Ballard Crawforfl, -Tr. Glasgow, Virginia BOMB CLASS Thomas Thompson Cmisliaw Watertown, New York Chfford Andrew Crittsinger Buffalo, New York William Henry Crone Portsmouth, Virginia Henry Joseph Cronin, Jr. San Francisco, California Francis Joseph Crown, Jr. Ft. Lewis, Washington Tom Evans Crush Richmond, Virginia Jolin Adams Cummings The Plains, Virginia William Fleming Currin Atlanta, Georgia Paul Leonard Cusick Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania John Conrad Davis, Jr. Richmond, V irginia Thomas Webster Davis Evanston, Illinois William Gravely Davis Rocky Mount, Virginia William Munro Davis Arlington, Virginia Richard Henry Dean Radford, Virginia Daniel John DeForrest, HI Ilion, New Y ' ork Michael Roy Degman Springfield, Virginia Kenneth Eugene Dice, Jr. Portsmouth, Virginia Charles Richard Dorrier, III Old Hickory, Tennessee Elbert Oakley Drumheller, Jr. Richmond, Virginia Kyle Ewald Dudley Newtown, Pennsylvania Floyd Harold Duncan Bradley, West Virginia Parker Warden Duncan, Jr. Bowling Green, Kentucky Walter Sylvester Duryea, II Trenton, New Jersey Walter Dvke Chelmsford, Massachusetts David Walter Eager New Market, New Jersey John Riddick Edwards Whaleyville, Virginia John Douglas Elder Cincinnati, Olxio William Henry Elder, III New Orleans, Louisiana 1961 OF 1964 Dimalil KnyEplcy Kiiiguiaii, Kansas Tlici.nas Ric-liard Essig PittshurKli, Poiiiisylvaiiia lioiialrl p:iiiost Etiicli.l-e Xnilulk, Vii-iiiia Frank Louis Farina Stamford, Connv. liiut Joseph Powell Farley Riclunond, Virginia Tom Faulkner, .Jr. Glasgow, Virginia William Wright Female! Tirinistead, Virginia Frederiek Clillor.l Field, Jr. Chelmsford, Ma.ssaehnsetts Ronald Erieh Fischer Milllinrn, New Jersey llan.1,1 I.ee Fleshood Colonial Heights, Virginia Harold Alhert Forshaw Norfolk, Virginia Walter Royden Franke, Galax, Mrginia Jesse Frank Frosch Speedway City, India Ralph William Fugate Roanoke, Virginia Hugh Fuller McLean, Virginia Frank Charles Gaetje Chatham, New Jersey Roman T.,ubomyr Galysh Woonsocket, Rhode Island Charles Ted Gammon Pompton Plains, New .Jersey William Bernard C.irl.er, Jr. Crozet, Virginia Benjamin Randolph (.a Alartins ' ille, ' irginia Alichael Ewens Gerstein New York, New York Christopher Eugene (iih; Webster, New York Donald Moi l.vnchl.ur Lvnian llenrv Goff. Ill Norfolk, Virginia Jolihsloii (,.. nell ' I ' lvn.on ' lii Mec-ling, ' P( Elmo All. ' n Gri; Roan..ke, Vir f «f. - BOMB CLASS Michael Haiikey Grine Staunton, Virginia William Franklin Grul)b, III Norfolk, Virginia lohn Edward Hamner Esmont, Virginia Iluward richacl Hanna, Jr. Staunton, Virginia James Collin Harkrader Richmond, Virginia Stacy Ray Harris l ' xiiigton, ' i g nia Clyde Wallace Ilaxykins, Jr. Lynchburg, Virginia Robert Evan Hefiin Uemington, Virginia Ji.lin Willis Helms IJoones Mill, ' irginia Thomas Walters Henson Roanoke, Virginia Thomas iloss W ' ilson Hill Ypsilanti, Jlichigan Kerry Lee Hines Nathalie, Virginia Edgar Ashford Honabach Arlington, Virginia Edward Christopher David Hopkin Arlington, Virginia Edmund C. Hoy Greenwood, Mississippi Ivlward C. Hoy Greenwoo l, Mississippi Vay, 1.1 Tracy Hunter, Jr. esljoro, ' irginia Bernie Gene Hylton Rileyville, Virginia Matthew Jablonka, Jr. ' an Etten, New York .lames W ' ilbur Jeter, Jr. Richmond, Virginia D.iiialil Lowe .Jones Hrisliil, ' irginia Robert Franklin .lordan, Ji- Norfolk, Virginia Samuel Peele .Jordan Ort ' utt Air Force Base, Nebraska Jolin.Iav Junk, .Jr. [■ ' airless Hills, I ' ennsvlvania David Norman Kaliski I ort Chester, New York Donald Lee Keener Hopewell, ' irg!nia James Henry Kelly, Jr. Soulli Boston, Virginia David Richard Kiernan Valley Stream, New ' Sork 1961 OF 1964 Walton Jackson Kitchen, Jr. Colonial Heights, Virginia .I;h()1i Jfihii Kleinscliuster Nnrthainpton, Pennsylvani Paul Delavan Knoke Basking Ridge, New Jer.sc Robert Godfrey Knowles Staunton, Virginia Matthew Leonard Kohllioss. . Leesburg, Virginia Robert Kormanik Windber, Pennsylvania John Purcell Leary, III Lexington, Virginia Philip Henrv LeRov Huntington. New Y..rk Bruce Allan Leve Lakewood, New Jersey Stephen Grey Livesay Arhngton, Virginia John Charles Livingston Charlotte, North Carolina Joseph Henry Lucas, Jr. Richmond, Virginia Roger Kevin NLicCartliy, Jr. Scarsdale, New York Charles Paul MacDonal.I. HI Tulsa, Oklahoma Ancher Lee Madison Highland Springs, Virginia John Grant Manley Ocean Grove. New Jrrsr ' James Quentin Marchant, Jr. Riclimond, Virginia John Devereux Marshall Hagerstown, Maryland John Preston ] Lithay Youngstown, Ohio Thomas Joseph L tkovcik, Jr McLean, Virginia Peter Douglas Mazik Wihuington, Delaware Douglas Bennington McC Lynchburg, Virginia Henry Canody McCraw Lynchburg, Virginia Lawrence William McDov Waynesboro, Virginia Frank Alexander Mcllenry, Jr, Bentonville, Virginia David Lee McKee Williamsport, Pennsylvania Graham William McMillan Montclair, New Jersey William Arthur McVey Harpers Ferry, West Virgini; BOMB CLASS Kowlaml Ililt.m Men. I, ' . Ill Riclmioiid, Virginia William Wilson Mciidfl Port W ' ashingtOTi, Ni ' w York Richard Eugene Miles, Jr. Belle Haven, Virginia Robert Lee Millirons South Hill, Virginia John Thornton Mitchell, Jr. LaGrange, Georgia George Peter Mitchko Lincoln Park, New Jersey Jolni Edgar Lee Montgomery, J Rocky Mount, ' irginia Lirk Stephen Mulrooney Wilmington, Delaware Antonio Munera, III Ft. Brooke, Puerto Rico Michael Kevin Murphy . rlington, Virginia Thomas Hugh Murtlia Falls Church, Virginia liohert . llcn Xcclv St. Paul, Virginia Jinnuie Moore Neese Crockett, Virginia Richard Alexander Nickel Glenshaw, Pennsylvania Robert Stuart Nock Chincoteague, Virginia Charles Edward Nunnally Richmond, Virginia Earl B. Odom, Jr. Norfolk, Virginia McLain Tuggle O ' Fcrrall, Jr. Riclimond, Virginia Robert Gildae O ' Hara, Jr. Arlington, Virginia Taylor Langston Palmer, Jr. Charleston, West Virginia Frank Moorman Parker, U Medtord, New Jersey . nthony Gibbs Paxton Huntington, New York Roy Lee Peters Quantico, Virginia Joseph Barrcto I ' liillips PhilomonI, -irginia Sammie Lee Porter Roanoke, Virgiiiia Tcrrawat Putamanomla Bangkok, Thailand (ieorge Michael Rapport Eastchester, New Y ' ork .Joseph Bailev Rathboiic Alexandria, X ' irgiiiia 1961 OF 1964 Bi.slK.p PorttT Read Hampton, V ' irf inia Don Travis Reed Camp Lejemie, Nortli Canilii Gerald Foster Reid Richmond, Virginia Rextord Malo Reynolds Middlt ' towR, Pennsylvania AlexaiKiria, Virginia Joseph Marius Rivanionte Norfolk, Virginia Leo Aloysius Roach, Jr. Richmond, Virginia James Kenneth Robinson, Jr Winchester, Virginia William Ignatius Rodier, III Yonkers, New York Charles Ray Rodweil, III Cincinnati, Ohio Davis Thomas Rogers Courtland, Virginia R.niald Derwood Rogers llanijitoTi, Virginia Franklin Douglas Rombow Narrows, Virginia Theodore Charles Rowe, III Portsmouth, Virginia Jan Charles Rudinoff Richmond, Virginia Agustin Hector Salvat, Jr. Mexico, D. F., Mexico Roberto Enrique Santos Guayaquil, Ecuador Harvey Owen Sargent, III Norfolk, Virginia Charles Howard Sawyer Smithfield, Virginia Edmund Bagwell ScarlKtrough Carlisle Barracks, Peinisylva Robert Chanler Schutte, Jr. Triangle, Virginia Edward Andrew Scott Franklin, Virginia Edward Monroe Seager Portsmouth, Virginia Thomas Edward Sebrell, IV Alexandria, Virginia Frederick Caroll Segesman Ridgeheld, Connecticut Thomas Pettus Shelburne, III Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania Joseph Holmes Sherrard, ' Sacramento, California Richard Earl Shiflett Charlottesville, Virginia BOMB CLASS James Clinton Shumaker Library, Pennsylvania Charles Lester Shumate Fairfax, Virginia Robert Gardner Simpkins. Jr. Bedford, Virginia Lester Edward Smith Rome, New York William Orr Smith Birmingham, Alabama Otto Edward Souder Alexandria, Virginia Kdward Garrard Spoden Alexandria, Virginia Martv Robert Stango Lewes, Delaware John Daniel Steele Chester, Virginia Robert Henry Sterba Three Oaks, Michigan Donald Frederick Stickles. II Xewtown, Connecticut -lames Arnold Stoke Fredonia, Xew York Charles Greever Suiter Salem, Virginia William Edward Sullivan Richmond, Virginia Walter Linwood Sykes, Jr. Staunton, Virginia rJames Vaughan Taylor, Jr. Richmond, Virginia Wilhani Cleveland Taylor, TIT Newport News, Virginia Edward Haines Telfair, III Sabina, Ohio John Murray Thomas, HI Gloucester, Virginia William Carrington Thompson, Jr Chatham, Virginia -lolin Stuart Thornton, Jr. ' ulpeper, Virginia (Jary Thomas Thrasher Roanoke, Virginia ( larence Terry Titus Leesburg, Virginia illiam Lockhart Tornabene McDonald, Pennsylvania George Jewett Travis, Jr. Cazenovia, New York David Delmege Trimble Aldie, Virginia Nelson Crane Trinkle Lexington, Virginia John MattisoQ Trossback, Jr. Dover, Delaware 1961 OF 1964 GillKTt Aiuliow Tucker, Jr. Coca, Florida Pliillip Errol Tucker Falls Church, Vir. ' ini: Joseph Jolui Turner Hahlwiii, Xew York Ceori;, ' Dennis Vauyh Uielunon,!, Viri;inia Burnell Wayne ' i ceut Norfolk, Virginia l.ucien Kini; oii Schilling 1 laniphiu, ' irginia Brian Keith Walker Lynchburg, Virginia Charles Douglas Walker Pow hatan, ' irginia Charles Randolph Warren Richmond, Virginia George William Warren, III Newport News, Virginia Ramon Eldridge Warren, III Richmond, Virginia Robert Leslie Warren Portsmouth, Virginia Robert Lee Watson Bethel Park, Pennsylvania Thomas Harold Weaver, Jr. Asheville, North CaroUna Donald Patrick Webb Gary, West Virginia Rockwell Colton Webb Prescott, Arizona Malcolm Robert Weller, ,Jr. Staunton, Virginia Hill Beverley Wellford, Jr. Charlotte, North Carolina William Enders Welsh Richmond, Virginia Joshua Cottingham West, IV Sutt ' olk, Virginia Tlionias I.ee Whately, .Jr. Uoanoke, Mrginia Larry Wayne White Wytheville, Virginia Fred Brownlee Wilder, -Jr. Danville, Kentucky Manning Lee Williams Norfolk, Virginia Ronald Walker Williams Hampton, N ' irginia Nixon ' illiam Williamson Bowling Green, Kentucky William Charles Williamson, Jr Newport News, Virginia Reverdy Estill Winfree, Jr. Norfolk, Virginia Harvey Claude Woodruff, III Portsmouth, Virginia Carl Curtis Wright AustiubuTg, Ohio BOMB Second Class Editor, 1961 B omb Geoffrey S. Mitchell 1961 BOMB DoWLdM ' ILlvI SON, .III. Eildor-in-Chief - Gates T. Richards Business Manager WlLLtAM II. KeECH j( .s7«f.s.s ' Manager ROBEHT M. CoETRAXE Lilcran, KJ lnr AsHTON C. Shaw Howard Dyer Sports Editor William L. Woodford Circulation Manager Peter McCohmick Phutographic Editor EDITORIAL STAFF Stamh ' ng: [itrhell, M ,.lan ' lli, Buntiii!, ' , Griii.l, Bhikely; Sra erf; Vitnic, Mit. BUSINESS STAFF Standhiij: Pdiiiilexter, Scott, Rowe, Pli ii]. II i; I liricock; Snttecl: Porter, V;ni Dcvoiite 1961 CADET E,liU,r-,„-Chief EVGKNK H. M. I N Bii.-iiif.-s Minian John B. Steadman Jonathan M. Daniels Edilnrial Editor Paul S. Thompson A..: nrialc Editnr Vll.LIAM H. HaLA .s ' «.r(.v Ediiur • ■ John B. Staley .Usiskmt Editnr Jeriiy F. Coen Assistant Spurts Editor Richard Hi ' hlev P iotograjiher William Maurei! Cuntribiiting Editor EDITORIAL STAFF Snikd: Ml Dannvld Standing: Libknti, Kgku, R pess, Puystaloski, Dvncax BUSINESS STAFF Seated: Buntixg, Clement, McNamara Standing: Tukner, Gerstein, Custer, Budd, Stoh.m, Lacy, Baldwin, Fyui, Matiiay, Fiiosc Not pictured: Chilcote, Cahmichael, Elliot THE GLEE CLUB J. B. Hasl.4m President D. V. Harbach Business Manager C. M. Jordan Secretary T. J. Sntder Librarian M. J. CuRLEY Property Cltairman Aldiig willi (•(luiiling cadence, shouting at Rats, and arguing with roommates, cadets often make use of their voices by singing. The cadet who is talented in this field finds an excellent outlet for choral expression in the V. !M. I. Glee Club. For over twenty-five years, the Glee Club has been a favorite organization with cadets. The Glee Club was organized in 1934 by Herbert Xash Dillard, then a First Classman. When he returned as a faculty member, Colonel Dillard continued as director of the Club until 1957, when he found it necessary to give up this office. However, he still continues to aid the club as an advisor and is occasionally on hand at practice ssesions. The Glee Club enjoys widespread popularity in Virginia and the surrounding areas. This year, it per- formed in Arlington, Roanoke, Hot Springs, Tidewater, and New York, not to mention the trips to various girls ' colleges in the near vicinity. The repertoire of the club contains a wide varietj ' of songs from spirituals to classical numbers to modern and traditional songs, and several show tunes. Probably the best liked selection is the Military Medley, a collection of military and marching songs arranged especially for the V. ISI. I. Glee Club by Colonel Dillard, and performed on two different occasions for President Eisenhower. The Glee Club is entirely an extracurricular activity, which means that the members must have not only good voices but also good academic records. The practice sessions, conducted under the able direction of Captain Pearce, are strenuous but rewarding, for the enthusiastic reception which the V. M. I. Glee Club receives everj-wherc more than comjjensates for the diffi- cult task of producing the fine music which audiences have come to regard as its trademark. :R. S. Br. dbury jj)jirjjii)irjniJ!ifjJ!i]J!!rii!!)i)iiJiiiJ|!iiri ]Jl]|53l51|l!!!!l!n!iiilltHllilMnram ' 11l Err iiii-- - THE COMMANDERS Wayxe Pac ' ixe Leader Buck Gough Bii. ' iineKS }faiinger To ket ' p pace with all of the cither changes ai-Dund V. M. I. this year the ' 60- 61 Commanders took on a new sound. The music produced by this highly talented group brought them much praise where ever tlu ' iilayed throughout their danee season. This year ' s tliii ' tecn-piece orchestra, aside from providing smooth danceable music of cm-rent and standard selections, featured its combo for pro- ducing Dixieland Jazz, Rock ' u Roll, and cool Progressive Jazz sounds. This year ' s Commanders had to uiake many personal sacrifices in order to play their engagements since no special privileges were allotted to them. The effect of such conditions, however, was to produce fine of the closest knit organizations at V. M. I. as well as producing a group of eager musicians who created the top college orchestr a in the Four-State area. This year, the Commanders lose three First Classmen to the ranks of Alumni. They are Buck Gough, Bill Ilala, and Tom Harman. The reputation of the V. ' SI. I. Com- manders has grown steatlily every year, and the prospects of continnecl success give this colorful gronji a right to feel proud of its contribution to the Corps. :1I. V. I ' .vciNE COMMITTEE f rw- ¥ r TIk- Hop and Floor Committees take time out to enhance tlie 1961 Bomb with their pictuie. Robert Williamson President Bill Keech Vice President Harrison Fridley Treasurer Bill Redd Business Manager This year the V. M. I. Hop Committee, under its able leaders, managed to make the dances enjoyable under the stress and turmoil of a new system. Several dances received a higher Corps interest, renewing some eagerness to add gaiety and new ideas to the dance system. An air of informality was added which was found to be more enjoy- able to the Corps. The Hop Committee still managed to furnish such name bands as Les Elgart, laynard Fer- guson, Lional Hampton, Chris Connor and her trio, Dean Hudson, Count Basic, The Jivers, and the V. M. I. Commanders. By combining with the Recreation Com- mittee, the Hop Committee has managed to bring the Corps a large variety of formal and informal entertain- ment. ' The Institute Will Never Miss It ' f o AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS The V. M. I. student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers, founded in 1923, is one of the outstanding engineering groups among American colleges today . Entering national competition in 1936, the chapter has received a rating of excellence from the national American Society of Civil Engineers twenty-three times in recognition of being the out- standing student chapter in the nation. The primary purposes of the organization here at V. M. I. are as follows : the fostering of those qualities not developed in the classroom with major emphasis placed on continued pro- fessional development and improvement of the individual after graduation, the provision of a broader knowledge of modern engineering developments for the civil engineering student, and the presentation of the practical side of engineering whenever possible. These goals are pursued through field trips, lectures, educational films, and attendance at various chapter meetings and conventions, both local and statewide. The membership of the V. M. I. student chapter includes all First, Second, and Third Class civil engineers, with everyone taking part in the activities of the group. A program of benefit to First Class ci vils cacii year is a series of planned lectures, or seminars, presented by professional men concerned with almost every phase of engineering and business. These talks have been well received and a great deal of interest has been shown in them. All of these factors aid the members of the student chapter, and help maintain it in a position without equal throughout the country. : J. B. Steadman K. B. 1 ' athkk President W. L. Woodford Vice President R. S. BiiADnuRY Secretary J. II. B. Peay Treasurer ' putty, putty AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS K. F. ZicK Chairman K. J. Ayala Vice Chairman W. C. Peuhin Secrctar! -T rca.fit rcr Colonel L. L. Nichols Faciilti Advisor r T In the hegiiuiiiig, Cun cR aleil ' . M. I., but forgot the American Institute of Electrical Engineers. However, being such an indispensable organization, the absence was soon noticed and it was inserted as a curriculum in 19 20, making the sparse free lime of the Electrical I ' ngineers even more sparse. The function of this liappy group of young men about to be inflicted upon the world is one of gaining knowledge of a more informal nature about what the life of an Elec- trical Engineer in the outside world is really hke. This information is conveyed to us from the able minds and through the soothing lips of our faculty, from speakers visiting us from industry, and from gatherings between ourselves and neighboring bodies of graduate Electrical Engineers at district meetings held throughout the year. Local operations consist of meetings held for the above-mentioned speakers, movies, an occasional sales- man with a you can ' t afford to turn this down bargain, and of course the yearly presentation of First Class semi- nar papers delivered to the eager body of First and Second Classmen and facultv bv each member of the First Class. The higiiligiil of llie year comes in April when Districts 4 and 1. ' ! get together to hear each .school ' s winning paper and to raise a little hell on the side. Last year, the noble art of creek-bankin ' was taught our innocent little group by a (juite lovely and much- exi)erienced collection of Lniversity of Alabama young women. This year, a similar good time was had by all in New Orleans. : K. F. ZicK Rb Sr Y Zr Nb Mo Tc Ru Rh Pd Ag W Jn Sn Sb Te I Cs i . ' LOj „Hf To W Re Os jr R Au H Jl Pb J|, ,At Ce Pr Nd Pm Sm Elj Gd fb py Ho Jr fm Yb Ui Th Pa U Np Pu A Cm Bk Cf li Fm Md No Fr Ra Ac .. FrRaAcCePrNdDMSmEuGdTbDyHoErTmYbLu, and Furthermore, ThPaUNpPuAmCmBkCfEsFmMdNo. ' W. L. Respess President T. W. Sweeney ■ Secretary R. L. CoPELAND First Cla s Representative C. D. !Marechal Second Class Representative J. P. YuRACHEK Third Class Representative The American Chemical Society at V. M. I. is a student affihate of the national organization. Its members come from the Chemistry majors of the upper three classes. The aim of the American Chemical Society is to keep Chemistry majors at V. M. I. well informed of developments and to make them aware of the many opportunities for advance- ment found in today ' s progressive field of chemistry. Meetings are held regularly and usually a guest speaker highlights the meeting. He might be a speaker from industry, or a visiting college professor. In the spring, the First Classmen take several trips to nearby plants to view industry at firsthand. The year is concluded by a final banquet and by the election of the next year ' s officers. : AY. L. Respess AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY ■V. . X ' Jvr ' KJ J L. P. Roberts President D. i r. Thomas Vice President M. C. Williams Secretary . L. Spessard Treasurer The V. M. I. chapter of the American Institute of Pliysics has a larger percentage of the total student body enrolled than any other college in the country. It has doubled in size in the past few years due to growing opportunities and increasing awareness of the vahn ' of i)liysics brought on by many new advances. The main objcclivc (jf the (■ha|)U-i ' al ' . M. I. is to present to physics majors, ami other interested parties, programs de- signed to promote interest and to give a brief look at the many fields of physics. Here, classroom work takes on a new meaning through films from the government, [jrivatc firms, and scientific organizations, speakers un ler the visiting scientist program of the American Institute of Physics, and talks by prominent men in science of the surrounding area. In addition, trips are taken by the cadets to locations of interest to the future physicist and several cadets attend the annual meeting of the Virginia Academy of Science, where recent advances in the fields of physics are presented. Each year, the number of cadets majoring in physics increases. With the installation of the new nuclear reactor, the phj ' sics curriculum at V. JNI. I. will reach a new high. The future of the American Institute of Physics will follow this trend also, con- tinuing to entertain as well as inform. : L. P. Roberts ' ' Colonel, tli;it y tlit funniest .story we ' ve ever licard AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS VIRGINIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE U. B. Stone President V. L. Lynch Vice President J. J. Lacy Secretary W. T. SnANER Treasurer The V. M. I. chapter of the Mrginia Academy of Science is an organi .alion composed primarily of biology majors. The goal of this organization is to bring to the biology major at V._M. I. an awareness of the many areas of eiKlea ' or a ' ailable in the field of science, and to keep the members in touch with the many advancements that are going on in this field. This is done through the various programs presented at the many meetings held throughout the year. These programs eonsi.st mainly of talks by speakers on developments in the field of science, and of movies on such areas as marine biology and other varied areas of scientific endeavor which might be of interest to the biology major. This chapter seeks to promote interest in the annual state- wide conference of the V. A. S. by encouraging its members to do original research and to present their projects at this conference. The V. ] I. I. chapter of the V. A. S. had the honor this year of being host for this important annual event. :R. B. Stone Good evening Mr. Mild Mrs. Anieriea anchill llie.sliip.s al JnN. TIHN MvmCK 1). NIKLS I ' rixillni (ilcoFFHi;i Sk kl.i, M ITCIIKI.T, VIrr I ' n-.iiilnil-Scrrfliin Ha ck.S i.s Withi ■d np. ion .;r pliih.loKi.sts i„ the Department of Kiifili.sh. The liav u.l K, l)i oi, Kngh.sh Society, compris- ing two Daedalians (whicJL is to ,s:iv I ' h.l ). i and a unndier of Icarians (which is to sav dilettantes of the Mn(h-rf. ' ra(hi;ilc x.iriclvi, has e isled olf and on for a mniili. r of v.-ar ;,s a rnununicni In Inini.nnMn ni a ua.lclan.i of hvi.crl.-nsive -Icini lalilc dr-hr; | l r, „- I,, Mis. and ,|,iid-nlis,.Iar .1. I.i«, Harra.-ksls l,v no inc.n.- Il.c lt.A l ,,l Itli,,, lail ll,.,la-na .anal.a MO, ' I ' l.c I ' ai-hsh Soiaclv isdedlcalcd l..lla-plvviAali,,ii,,l I lie arts a ainsl in.iip,.ialile nd.ls. One llLinks of Ihc Dixon Society, and one is ri ' nnialed of tile coterie to which Dr. Johns.)n exponnded— or of the jolly roisterers at the Mermaid, where play- wrij hts duelled and tlcdKlini; h.irrislcis from the Inns of Court swapped laws for lyrics. With tiur own pni t . r;iconteurs, and essaists, we modestly note our resemblance to the i ncndilc ( ockeny school. Suffering untler the psyclio-pathology traditional in Section Five (com- parable to the Section Eigliters of Army fame), the Dixon S iciety is lamentably weak on organizational capacity . Scott ,Ship Hall, Third Floor, has never been noted for its Organization Men. After years of spora lic activity, the Society reorganized two MaiN a u and produced a monunLcntal c institntioii, which was to shape a metcnn,- ,miii-,c m llic history of the Institntc. Meteoric it was. Thegigantictask.il mi ' .iiii iiil ' IIic Swcictv and liuhting flic late administration for a coHee hoirsc in S.nlt Sliip II:, II pnidnrcl sx nipt m,,, ,,f r„i,,a in t lie olficers. Convalescence w.is l.rniiii: I diinii- llir liiM s.inrsl.i ' .,1 lli.- piv-rnt lerin, and in the .second the Sccicly wa.s rc.re.nil cd a,i;alii mIIu.iiI IIic iiup.diincnt of a constitution. As in other organisations on the post, a Bill of Rights seemed superfluous. Through occasional pilgrimages to the outposts of civilization, through seminar readinu ' s an.l dispntaf ionsof members ' scholarlv p.apcrs, throiiLd, gnest Ic. IIDV, liV disliniJillslird irsuh I , K n f 1 1 . „ k I ill d c CMlllliv, ilM llhllll- p , , ,| r sSO I ' .S, alll-ls. .ind 11,11,1, i:n,-. ..i„l tl,l,„iL ' li s| „ ,ii- ,r,lnp , ,f ., li ii,,,M,., |,.i Ih,. 1 ,„p,, the Dl ,,ii S,„i,l l,„l,rs Ih, ' lii]iii,iii,sl I,iv,t ,,r IN lii,i|ul„T, ;,i,,l pn.ninlgates the sensitivity ami iiitcll, ' , I ii;,l , iirh,Mi .i ,„iated with the liberal arts curricula. Forthebeneiit of Icari.inv ,,l I Ins :ni,l I iil in ,■ Corps, the English Society has com- mitted itself with cut lnisia-.ni 1,1 tlicj,,y,.r learning. THE RAYMOND E. DIXON ENGLISH SOCIETY fi o a am% ' T c3m-m.M xximmM n: Sealed, Left to Right: Messrs. Winslow, Coltrane, Bunting, Dr. Dillard, Mes.sr.s. Daniels, .Mitchell, Dr. Itegli, Messrs. Tyler, liu Left to Right: Messrs. Eger, Smith, Chilcote, Houltry, Lloyd. stcr, Wilkinson. St„,uli,i,j W. 0. Stokes President W. D. Hoskins Vice President R. GoRBEA Secretary J. A. Smith Treasurer jNIajor Horton Factilfi Advisor The Armed Forces Club is made up of approximately 175 cadets wlio are particularly desirous of broadening their knowl- edge and their scope of interest in military life and military affairs. These aims of the club and its members are promoted through various programs offered at the meetings held through- out the year. The most popular form of program entertain- ment is the movies (both Hollywood -and Documentary- type films) about military and combat activities. As a variation on the film programs, the club often presents speakers, usually military personnel, who provide lectures directed towards the interests of the club. The big event of the year is the annual trip taken to several military installations. This year, the club ' s visit was to the Xorfolk-llampton area, where particular attention was given to the naval installations in Norfolk, to the Langley Air Force Base, and to the Army Ileadciuarters 13ase at Fort JVIonroe. The school year is usually terminated with a bancjuet for all the members of the club. Occasionally, as this year, the banciuet is held outdoors at one of the many surrounding picnic areas. These activities of the Armed Forces Club combine to make the V. M. I. graduate a better prepared man, both academically and socially, for his service duty. : W. O. Stokes THE ARMED FORCES CLUB THE HEALTHFVL AND PLEASANT ABODE OFA CROWD OF HONORABLE YOVTHS PRESSING VP THE HILL OF-SCIENCE WITH NOBLE E.MVLATION A GPvATIFYlNG SPECTACLE: ANHONOR TO OVRCOVNTRY AND OVR STATEOBJECTS OF HONESTPRIDETO THEIR INSTRVCTORSAND FAIR SPECIMENSOF CITIZEN SOLDIERS ATTACHED TO THEIR NATIVE STATE PROVD OFHER FAME AND READY IN EVERY TIME OF DEEPEST PERIL TO V1UJ)1CAX£ HEIk,HONOR OR EFEND. HER fc|GHTS_ _ INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CLUB A. L. McCoRMiCK President C. F. W. ] rAURER Vice President P. S. IvleinbcTg Treasurer D. M. Weller Secretary T. E. IIahman Social Director I ' . V. Jenkins Director, Dcljatimj Team The V. M. I. Iiitenuitional Relations t ' lul), a uni(iue cirgaiii- zation, is composed of those cadets who are interested in the educational functions of the club which further understanding between the countries of the world and which help to [)romote international relations. The V. M. I. International Relations Club this year has participated actively in regional affairs, and has taken an enjoyable part in stimulating and participat- ing in International Relations Club functions with surrounding schools. The only social-studies club on the post, the Interna- tional Relations Club boasts a large membership, and provides its members with guest speakers, a debating team, and trips to various governmental bureaus and agencies in Washing- ton, I). C. : A. L. McCoRMicK p. B. Myatt President C. F. W. Maurer Vice President A. R. Iangixo Secretary C. i I. HiRscH Treasurer C. L. Harkness Clerk The V. M. I. Religious Council is an organization composed of the seven dominating religions in barracks, namely. Baptist, Catholic, Episcopal, Jewish, Lutheran, Methodist, and Presbyterian. The Religious Council does not run the religious clubs of the seven religions, but works very close with them to review and discuss various prob- lems of the clubs. The Council meets once a month and is composed of five officers, four voting members, and one Fourth Class observer from each denomination. Besides viewing the problems of the clubs, the Religious Council continually strives to activate programs of religious importance that are e.s.sential for every well-rounded American youth. Not all of the programs are purely religious in emphasis, but have a goal to help others. Such projects as the organ for J. i. Hall, the Orphanage Project, the Rat Picnic, the Old Clothes Project, the repairing of toys for children at Christmas time and an Easter Project are only a few that exemplify the thoughtful work being done by members of the Council. The Council is run strictly by the cadets voted to the Council, but it does have a faculty advisor and a chaplain elected from the Lexington clergj men. Every meeting is opened and closed with a prayer in hope that the work of the council will bring a closer bond between the cadets by their being closer to God. : A. R. Mangino THE RELIGIOUS COUNCIL Seatnh Left to Right: Egur, Booth, Majo Chilcote, Sliepard. itry, Coltraiie. Statidiiig. Left to Right: Daniels, McMurray, Mitchell, McWaiie, Clare, Bunting, Kohlwes, Tyler, THE TIMMINS MUSIC SOCIETY John Clarke Booth President Robert M. Coltrane Vice President-Secretarij John M. Eger Music Room Director The Timmins Music Society was founded in 1952 by a group of cadets interested in maintaining, administering, and improving the facilities of the Timmins Music Room, a memorial to John W. Timmins, Jr., ' 49. The members of the society represent the Timmins Room in barracks and are the means by which music may have an in- creasingly active part in cadet life. There are fifteen members apportioned among the three upper classes. These members serve as administrators, one cadet being on duty in the room each night for consultation by those cadets who use the room. Meetings are held at intervals during the semester. Conversation ranges from future programs, new records, and the use of the room, to dis- cussions of specific compositions. The Timiuins Room, located on the fifth floor of Preston Library, is a tastefully furnished lounge, with five sound-proof booths — two of which are large enough to accomnuxlatc several people at one time — and cases for housing records, books, and scores, liach booth is ecjuipped with a high-fidelity recortl player, and this year a stero- phonic .set was added to the room. The record collection of the room is essentially con- fined to serious, or cla,ssical, ' music, but the word is interpreted in a wide sense; for the collection includes South Pacific and West Side Story as well as Bach ' s Pre- ludes and Fugues for The Well-Tempered Clavier, and there are also a good many readings from poetry and plays. With such a diversity of material, the collection offers cadets an almost unlimited opportunity to develoj) and enrich their musical experience, which is, after all, the primary objective of the room. The library consists of books on the history of music, biographies of musicians, musical criticism and analysis, and standard reference works. In addition, there is now a good collection of vocal and instrumental scores. It is through continuation of these activities and administration of these facilities that the members of the society hope to continue to serve the Corps of Cadets and to increase their own enjoyment and satisfaction in music. LT. COLONEL JACOB TO RETIRE Lieutenant Colonel Herbert A. Jacob retires this June after twenty years of loyal and devoted service in the job as executive secretary of the V. M. I. Alumni Association- To members of the Corps who have had the privilege and opportunity to know the kindly colonel, he has been a good friend, and his office has often been a welcome re- fuge from the rat line for new cadets who have learned from fathers and brothers that Herb Jacob is a good man to know. Colonel Jacob has ser ved continuously as association secretary since 1938, with exception of a three year absence for military duty in World War IL A native of Richmond, he was graduated from V. ]SI. I. in 1909. Nlost of they ears after that were spent on the faculty of Augusta Military Academy until he took the alumni post at the Institute. In 1942 he entered the Army and served in the Chemical Warfare Service as executive officer in charge of small chemical war jilants. He was separated from the service in 1945 with the rank of lieutenant colonel. Any cadet who leaves V. M. I. in good standing, i. e., not expelled by the Honor Court, automatically becomes a member of the V. M. I. Alumni Association after the graduation of his class. There are no dues, but a member is expected to annually contribute through his Class Agent to help maintain alumni activities. Services to individual alumni, chapters, classes, and the Institute are the key functions of the . lumni Associ- ation. The Alumni Office maintains at V. AI. I. the only up- to-date file of alumni, and handles varied personal re- quests of alumni concerning V. M. I. activities, rules, and procedures. It mails to alumni an informational handbook and four issues per year of the Alumni Review. Alumni Hall is maintained to provide free lodging for visiting alumni and to serve as a gathering place for alumni and wives when returning for Institute activities. The Association assists in the operation of forty-eight alumni chapters throughout the United States. New graduates are invited to join in the chapter meetings and may secure information from the chapter presidents listed in each issue of the Alumni Review. Class reunions are generally planned for every five years after the class graduates. The programs are planned b - the classes with assistance from the Alumni Secretary. Numerous services are provided by alumni, in- dividually and in groups, to the Institute and the cadets. For example, alumni arrange new cadet dinners, speak to cadet groups, aid in securing jobs for graduates, serve on the Board of Visitors and committees of V. M. I. and aid financially in areas where State of ' i ginia funds are not available. On June 30, 1961, Col. Herbert Jacob, ' 09, Executive Secretary for the past twenty-two years, will retire. His successor will be E. Jackson Tice, ' 39. Tice has been Assistant Secretary for the past two years. VMI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION VMI SPORTSMEN ' S CLUB The V. r. I. Sportsmen ' s Club was formed in 1948 to assist in the development of an athletic program which would allow V. ' SI. I. to compete with its natural rivals in the State of Virginia and in the Southern Conference. The Club invites alumni and non-alumni interested in V. M. I. atiiietics to make contributions to the V. M. I. Alumni Educational Fund for the purpose of awarding athletic scholarships to outstanding cadets or prospective cadets who meet the rigid qualifications set by the school ad- ministration. Cadets on athletic scholarships at V. M. I. each year have been leaders in academic studies, military life, and Corps activities, in addition to starring in athletics. Their records after graduation have been equally outstanding in business, professional, and military life. The Club holds two meetings per year, one at a Fall football game and the other at the time of the annual Spring practice football game. Colonel Herbert A. Jacob, 1909, Executive Secretary, and standing, E. Jackson Tice, 1939, Assistant Secretary. The V. r. I. Foundation, Inc., established in 1036, is the alumni sponsored agency of the Institute which promotes the aca- demic advancement of V. M. I. Among its projects are scholarships, fellowships, a faculty retirement program, funds to help cadet extracurricular cultural activi- ties (such as the Timmins Room, the Taft l{oom, and the Glee ( luhl. and a host of other worthy projects. The capital funds of the Foundation now total well over a million and a third dollars. The immediate goal is for three million dcillars; tlie iiironie froHL whirli is lo lie used for sup])(irt of a i)lainKMl miriiiiium working program. The Class of 1961 recently estal)lished in the Foundation a fund in its name through ilividends from individually purcha.sed life insurance policies. The purpose of this fund will be determined at the twenty-fifth reunion of the class. Mr. .L. rphNukirlv l ioutne ui I ' reM.luit ..I tli M I. f..iin.latiri ami -Mr. (;re4(ir Tulur Secntirx .Iimuss tlit progress i,( fouiulatii activities a.s stio Mi !i tlu chirt on tli(_ ill VMI FOUNDATION E tn oirthe l imni return to renew olii trie rc ie« n • Mi II n ir,l B. Dver, I ' r. Iships nn ' i watch the Corps pass in It of the V. M. I. Parents Coi VMI PARENTS COUNCIL The V. M. I. Parents Council, a group re- presentative of all cadets in the Corps, was established in 1957 to provide a means to advance the understanding between the Institute and parents of cadets. The Council, consisting of approximately 50 parents, represents the parents of all cadets. Among its activities are the joint sponsor- ship, with the Institute, of an annual Parents Weekend when all ]5arents of cadets are encouraged to visit . ' SI. I. to get a first hand limk at the activities of their sons, and the ])ul)li(ation of several communications designed lo keep parents informed of ac- tivities at the Institute. The parents group also has established in the V. M. I. Founda- tion a fund for faculty graduate study. Chairman of the 1960-61 Parents Council is Mr. Howard Dyer, of Greenville, !Miss. ' ice Chairman is Mr. Y. D. Bradley, of Lynchburg, Va. REGIONAL RICHMOND CLUB ROANOKE CLUB LYNCHBURG CLUB SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA CLUB CLUBS SOUTHSIDE VIRGINIA CLUB DEEP SOUTH CLUB YANKEE CLUB TEXAS CLUB THE TIDEWATER CLUB the lowland marshes of Virginia, the Tiik«alrr (luli l:ik ' v linn nil Iruiii it lirli( l;ilry tu assemble foi ifs annual formal THE ARCHEOLOGY CLUB The Archeology Club maintains its prominence as being one of the few still hving relics at the Institute. Left to Right: J). M. Wilkinson, Editor, 1961 Bomb; Colonel A. H. Morrison, Faculty A(lvi,s(.r to Bomb Tutwiler, memi er-at-large; C. A. Drescher, Corps member-at-large. Not in Picture: B. ' . SpfiicL to The Cadet; Major Martin, memhor-at-large. KoI.ert .lertrey, Chairman of Board; Colonel C. C. ■, Kditor, 77(f Carfrf; Major Pence, Faculty Advisor THE PUBLICATIONS BOARD 111 an effort to pruvidr improved ciiiiliuuity in the year-to-year oijeratioiis of cadet publications and to seek general improvement in both editorial and business activities of these publications, the V. M. I. Publication Board was created. Since its inception in 1956, certain minor modifications have been made in the membership and activities of the Board, hut its essential purposes have remained unchanged. Briefly, the Board ' s endeavors are directed toward supervision of the policies and operations of the cadet publications to the end that the publications will be a credit to the Corps of Cadets and to the Institute. In accord with this general purpose, the Board has worked to establish an editorial policy for each publication, a policy consistent with the best interests of the Institute and general welfare of the Corps and good journa- listic practice. In addition, it has established a method of financial reporting and a continuing file on finances, and has taken various actions designed to imijrove the efficiency and seriousness of purpose both in business and in editorial activities. This year the Board established tor the first time a Cadet Publications Reserve Fund, adopted certain policies with respect to advertising furloughs, initiated a field trip for members of the publications staffs to the newspaper and commercial printing and engraving plants in Roanoke, and established a new method of selection of Editors and Business Managers of the publications. Membership of the Publications Board consists of the faculty advisers t j The Bomb and The Cadet, the Institute ' s Public Relations Director, two members of the faculty appointed by the Superintendent, the Editor of The Bomb and The Cadet and one cadet appointed at large by the president of the first class. CAN DLE R sports Editor, 1961 Bomb Howard Dyer, III ««««  ' ' '  4 TRAY ISJ HAM KERN 1- JONES, HABERLEIN rj l 5 ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT Tliomas W. Yoo( y ' Gray. :! ), is llic Diivct.ir of Athletics and Adiiiinislralivc Assistant to the Snpcriiilcndciil . As a cadet, Grax- paiiicipatcd in football, haschall. and wrcsllinii graduating wilh iKjnors. He was former eoacli and assislant principal of V Irow Wilson High School in i ' orlsnioulh licforc coming to v. r.i. The Dean of Southern Conference Trainers ' is Herb Patchin, who has been at the Institute since WiQ. Officially he is the Director of Physical Education, but he is best known for his ability to ]iatch up wounded Keyclets. A hard and tedious, but almost thankless, job belongs to Henry Johnson, Manager of Eciuipment. Henry is responsible for the well kee])ing of all the athletic eciuipment. The financial ace of the Department is Dick Sessoms. Dick is Publicity Director and Business anager of Athletics. Bill Roberts is head of Intramurals at the Institute, serving as Direc- tor and handling ticket sales during the football season. P ' aculty chairman of the .Vthletic Council is Colonel S. Murray Hefhn. Long devoted to ' .M.I. athletics, he is now head of the Physics Department in addition to his duties as Council Chairman. The Athletic Council is the governing body of the ' .M.I. Athletic Association. Membership consists of seven Institute officers appointed by the Superintendent, three Corps-elected cadets and three members of the Alumni Association. T. W. Woody Gray Athlelic Director JIk. Dick Sessoms Business Manager and Sports Puhlicity Director ( ' ol.dNKL ,S. .MUHHAV HeFLIN Chairman, Athlelic Council Mr. Herbert Patchin Director of Physical Ediwalii Mr. WiLLiAii O. Roberts Intramural Director ! II II II IV f w m CHEERLEADERS Wittk Left to Riijld: .hick M . Cluirlie liniwii, C itos Richards, Jiiu Hergur, liiii.r , iliiifj ih.uk. , .liihi. Wi-kius (front). MONOGRAM CLUB Left to Right: Mitchell, Bickford, Nelms, AYilliams, Patrick, O ' Hara, Tyler, Willard, Ritchey, Armistead, Carlton, Vanderwerff, Collins, Howard, T. M., Kane, Kern, Taylor, Johnson, Szcapa, Mangiono, Drescher, Farleigh, Burnett, Bradley, AVise, Spencer, Wasli, Legum, Waterman, Howard, R. M., Smith, Henning, Coen, Shirley, Weede, Durrette, Powell, Caples, jNIodine, Dyer. btuml iiii. Lilt lu U tjht ( COACHING STAFF Head Coach John (•Ken a, a native of Lawrence, Massachusetts, attemlcii ' illaiiova where lie played center on their undefeated 1937 team. He has been head coach at the Institute since 1953, moving up after a year as line coach under Tom Nugent. In 1959 he produced his second Conference Championship, in a rebuilding year. Essentially, McKenna is a master of fundamentals anfl strives to make each team a single working unit. Clark King, leKenna ' s right hand man, is the baek- field coach. He came to ' ] II the same year as Mc- Kenna, in the capacity of end coach, and later moving to the backfield. A graduate of Nebraska State Teach- ers College, King played and coached at Camp Lejeune and coached high school teams before coming lo the Institute. Vito Ragaz .o hi)lds the position of line coach. Now in his fourth year al VMI, Vito came with considerable experience, having ])hiyed with the Hamilton Tiger Cats in Canadian ])rofessional football. Weenie Miller is the in-between of the staff, being head basketball and baseball coach in addition to serving as a football scout. Coach Miller sent the first Keydet basketball team to the Conference Tournament this year since 1953. The Rat team is under the able leadership of Chuck IcGinnis, a graduate of Virginia Tech, now in his third year at the Institute. He was with the Lakeland Air Force team and a coach at Nelson County High School before coming to VMI. THEHEALTHFVLAND-PLEASANTABODE OF A CROWD Of HONORABLE YOYTHSPRESSiriGVPTHEHILLOF ' SCIENCE: WITH NOBLE Ef YLATION A- GRATIFYING ■ SPECTACLE ■■ AN • HONOR TO ■ OVR- COVNTRY- AND- OVR STATE: OBJECTS OF HONEST PRIDE TO THEIR- INISTRyCTORS- AND FAIR SPECIMENS- OF • CITIZEN SOLDIERS : ATTACHED TO THEIR- NATIVE - STATE PROYD- OF- HER-, FAME AND READY- IN ■ EVERY Ti f|lE - OF - DEEPEST PERIL • ■ TO VINDICATE HER HONOR OR DEFEND HER RIGHTS- ■ COL J T L PRESTON ])ilnr;in. Il..n,,«rll, W.-lzcl, M,,m.-., ill, Ai-iiiist Rishell, Downs, Mil. lull lU ' l ' i, Sliirlrv, Will, (M.S.), Minor, ll;i|-ll. ' ss, Coarh Kilii;, C.i.-irli Mr( Fourth Row: Jolm. on, Col.b, Miller, Mitcla-ll i.l. I ' . I ' olk, CiLples, Powell, Haeberlein, Shuba, Badgett, Dyer, Weede, Kern, Patm k, cniid How: Price, Nester, Hoehl, Smith (J.T.), Patnesky, Reeder, Merklirigii, Dunkley, Connor, Worrell, Traynham, Jones. Third Row: Key, Campbell, Smith mis. Coach McKenna, Coach Regazzo, Amos, Peay, Chandler, Modarrelli. Straub. VARSITY FOOTBALL Co-Captains D er and Badgett SE.VSOX RECORD VMI 33— William : Iary 21 VMI 28— Buffalo 14 VMI 21— Richmond 6 VMI 34— George Washington 10 VMI 30 — I ' niversity of ' irgi ia 16 VMI 14— Boston College 14 VMI 8— Memphis State 21 VMI 18— Lehigh 14 VMI 20— Citadel 6 ' MI 12— VPI 13 Southern Conference Champions Won . Lost. Tied. POLK TRAVNHAM DUNCAN iECUM kCtkH WETZEL CAHDLEIl PATRICK WILLIAM MARY V.M.I. opoiicil tlie lIKill rootbnll season nrid tlic defense n! tiieir Soutliern C ' ctnt ' erenee Cliampionsliij) by wliipj)iiig the stubborn Indians of William and Mary, 33- ' il, with a strong second-lialf performance. William and Maiy drew first blood by scoring midway in the first quarter after a 58-yard march, making the score 7-0. What wont on in the wild second period ] nt the 7, .5(10 onlookers in Carc ' Skidinni in a frenzy. Within lifteen bieatli-takiuf; minutes the two learns scored a total of 3.5 |ioinls, hIiIi tlie Bin Krd scoiing three of the hve touchdowns. Johnny Traynharn ' s (ll-yard jiinit return, ilir rurniing of Don Kern and Stin.son .b.nes, an.l I lie ii.isslng of Howard Dyer led the Kcvdels .luring Ihis peri..,!. Th, ' l ,, teauis were deadlocked ' Jl- ' 21 at halftinie. The third quarter .saw neithe fourth quarter, the V.M.I, .second on their own 40-var(i line and ni, breakii picked _ . , game ' s final score. It came on a 1 ' 2-vard pa.ss from Dyer to Dick Willanl, giving the Big Red a liard-eaVned SS- ' H victory. team .s drc, but early in the nit took pos.session of tlie ball relied sixty yards for the tie- re. Later in the final quarter, Co-Captain Lee Badgett Williamand Mary pass to set up the Keydets ' and the Left: Dyer takes to the air against William and M: liiyht: Traynham returns punt against William and Mary. BUFFALO The Big Red went north to Buft ' alo and whipped the ambitious Bulls, ' 28-14, on a chilly September evening in War Memorial Stadium. The Kevdets were led by their masterful quarterback, Howard Dyer, who s.niid i lu T ' , threw tor another, and set up tw o more against th. I i, Hull il .ih en The lii t pMi I - in the t«o clubs do little more than exchange punts, but 111 th( s(.(un l period D er set up the first V.M.I, score with a be.iutitul 4 ' 2-jard pass pla to Don Kern. Shortly thereafter. Dyer sneaked o er tor the TD gain in the same period, Stinson Jones took a D «r lerial and raced to the Butialo seven. On the next plav, John Traynham raced for the TD, giving the Keydets a 14-8 half time lead. In the third cjuaiter, the hard-charging Kevdet forward wall of Weede, Candler, Sliuba, Ba.lgett, Ilaberlein, Caples, and Willard staved off several s.i ring threats by BuHalo. Tfieii, carlv in the fourth quarter, fullbark I ' at Morrison bulleii his way olf-taekie 17 yards for the third V.M.I, louchdown. Several plays later. Dee Worrell re- co -ered a Bulfalo fumble in their territory. From there Dyer pitched a ' 24-yard pass to Kenny Reeder and then a 10-yard scoring pass to Stinson Jones for the final score. Left Kern is corralled 1 the Hokies. Right Tra.Miliam dances bj the Cavaliers. RICHMOND Playing at home i ' or the first time of the year, the I5ig Red came through to give the Corps a ■ Rielimond. ill the first ruinrte Homecoming V.M.I, scored tirsi sneakiiii: m ,r tV t file second i|ii:iiirr, down and tiic Kc. d iil ' l, fj- ■ith nvcr iinh, ' in lir.l r,,r i.nc Ic.iK li- b-U lialftimc lead. Midway in the third quarter, Dyer tossed 37 yards to Jones and 17 yards to Traynham to give V.M.I, the ball on the Richmond one, from where the slim quarter- back crashed over for the T.D. Penalties stopped several other scoring opportunities in the third quarter, but in the fourth quarter Traynham picked oft ' a Rich- mond pass on the M.I. 36 to set oft ' a 64 yard scoring drive. Three Dyer passes moved the ball to the Rich- mond 8, and then Dyer hit Willard in the end zone with a perfect pitch for the final score. Top: Dyer to Willard for the score. Bottom: ' Weedc, Candler, and IIael)erlii rattled. GEORGE WASHINGTON Tlic entire Corps traveled to tlie N;ition ' -.i MAi to see the undefeated Keydets roll ov r (.cdrLc Wiisliiiig- toii, 34-10. Halfback Don Kern put -.n ;, t Mir louch- down scoring spree to tie the Sniillinii unlV-rence record and pace the Big Red to their fourth victory of tite year. (i.W. jumped oft ' to an early 10-0 lead on a first- (|uartrr (..u.Iidown and a field goal. V.M.I, came roanii- I-;h k t-. -cure three second-period touchdowns and t;ikc ,1 , ' n-|ii half time lead. Kern took a handoff and raced ' So yards lor the initial score. A few moments later, Dyer passed 54 yards to Kern for the second T.D. Just before the half, the Big Red marched 95 yards with Kern going the final four for the score. V.M.I, took up where they left off before the half as Jones pieked off a Colonial aerial and Dyer then tossed it ' ;. ' yards to Kern for the touchdown. From there, the Kevdrts roasted to One more score and a convincing ;U- ' l(i Iriuniph. Morrison heads for paydirt against Tech. VIRGINIA V.Arr. traveled to Cliarld :iv:ili.Ts,,f U.Va., 30-16, oi „l .Icfeatod the mI siiiiiiy Octo- ard ' irf;iiiia took an carlv lead alter inareh, l,i,t tlie Kevdets houneeil liaek by Koing Sll vards in HI plays for the e(iualizer. Passes from the Mississippi Caiidiler, Howard Over, to Stinson Jones and Diek Wee.h ' sparked the drixc. Oiiee more, the CavaliiTs seured and o.ice ayaiTi the Big Red came liaek lo lie the score on passes from Dyer to Willard and .lones. Then, with less than two minutes in the half, Dyer again took to the air behind the perfect blocking of the Keydet forward wall and moved the team to the Virginia 13. Then, on a draw play, Dee Worrell bulled his way to the two, from where Dyer sneaked over to give V.M.I, a 21-10 halftime lead. The third period tnriicl into a .Icfmsive battle with III, ' Kevdcts being led bv Slinba, li. ' i.lgcl t. and Caplcs. Late ii ' i the game. TravnIiani ran ba.k a punt b. (lie Cavalier 3i) and the Big Red went to work. The pa.ssing of Dyer and the running of Kern and .[ones behind the blocking of Worrell set up the final T.D., which Dyer scored on a sneak. Top: Kern bulls through T ' Va. Ilntlnm Left: Can.ller nianhandf ll,,lt,,„i llnihl: .lones hunlles f..r nioial. the Cavaliers, ardage against Rich- alL. . BOSTON COLLEGE It wa. a jierfect dav b.r tcolball ni beantown, and V.M.I, was rca.ly to meet the Eagles of Bu.ston College. The Kcydets were a one point favorite, but B.C. had theii own ideas about the game ' s outcome. Following a defensive first quarter, B.C. recovered a Don Kern fumble on the Big Red ' 25 and prom] tly nioxed to pay dirt. The kick i good and it was 7-0. The ne. t time B.C. got the ball, they put on a 64-yard march to the end zone U-0 Then with 1:38 to go in tlie halt, a 37- ' ard scamper by Dyer put the b Ibmrver. time an.lB.C. ' s beefy hia an l llic half ended on the two. 1 kicked another extra point- ss interference penally 1 the Eagles ' s two y.inl ■,led off the Big Re,l tl The scmnd half saw the Kevdets i.nt on :i .lct,.rniincd display of power. Following the kickolf, V.M.I., going ovcrl.ind, marched 75 yards to pay dirt. The two point conversion pass was incomplete and it was 14-6. The ne.Kt time V.M.I, got the ball, they winged 15 yards on the arm of Howie Dyer and the grabs of Dick Willard and John Traynham. The score came on an off-tackle slant from the two and the conversion on the same play. The scoreboard read 14-11. The remainder of the game saw V.M.I, threaten many times but the score did not come. The Keydets unbcahii Nlicik was pre- served, but the win streak was stopped. ( IuNLumIiii Imc play by Bill Ilaebcrline, Lou Shuba, and Marty C.ipl.s h, Id the vaunted Boston College attack to a mere one first iloun ni the scconij half. Irft- Willard. Mi Tiij, linjhi: Mitchell : llotlnm R„ kt: The D Herb Patchin, looks Left: Trayiiham snags aerial against Leliigh. takes down a Cavalier. MEMPHIS STATE The V.M.I, football team flew to Memphis, Tennessee, to take on the M.S.U. Tigers Rain cut down the crowd and made the field a quagmire. V ' .M.I. fans from Texas and Mississippi were on hand to see Stinson Jones and Howie Dyer. This night, however, was to he the night of the inevitable, for V.M.I, had its unbeaten streak on tljc line and the Memphis powerhouse was not to be denied the final glory. Led by two devastating backs, Memphis dominated the game. Their line was big and fast and their backs shifty and gritty. They played as if they had never heard that rain slowed down a running attack, and their monierituTn carrie.i tliem to a -M-O lea l at the cnil of the third quarter. V.M.I., a comeback club all year, marched to the two early in the fourth quarter, only to have a Dyer pass intercepted and run back 73 yards to the V.M.I. ' 23. In the hole again, the plucky Kcydets rose to the occasion and lliuarlcd llic Tiger ' s bid for another touchdown. V.M.I, took over on (|..«rl arHl I. inan a grinding SO-yanl drive, . ided by penalties and the liur pl.iy ■•I Stinson Jones, tlie Big Red |nishcd across a face-.saving tou.liduwji. The extra point was grabbed on a nifty catch by Don Kern, and the score was 21-8. There were only IS seconds to go, but ' .M.I. had averted a shutout. The Hig Red walked off the field with heads hung low, but with much respect for the hard-hitting, determined Memphis team. i ' ti ' ' ' ' 4r M feV '  • ' « J _ :- r ' M- LEHIGH Pai ents Weekend came to V.M.I, and the football team was ready to display itself before an unusually partisan crowil. The Leliigh Engineers were to offer the opposition al:airl l the Hig Red, who was Still smarting from the loss to MrTiijiliis the preN ' ious week. .■ i niiiiules after the opening kickoff, John Traynham gnililiicl a Lehigh quick kick on the H and ran it back to the l ' ' ,ngincers ' ' 26. Four plays later, flashy Stinson Jones gralilied a screen pass, faked five Lehigh tacklers out of the l)all field and traversed the ' 26 yards for the score. The two point con ' ersion failed and it was 6-(t Twn mimites later. ' .M.I. had its second score. Lee Badu ' 1 1 liiMim ..I on a fumble on the Lehigh four. Dyer then fell. .wed Shulia, Badgett, and Haeberline over the goal line and it was l ' 2-O. The conversion failed. Early in the second quarter, Traynham grabbed a punt on his 30 and ran it back 41 yards to the Lehigh ' 29. Four plays later, Don Kern broke through a hole in the line and pranced ' 24 yards behind the blocks by Hoehl and Dunkley to the score. The extra point again missed. The score seemed headed for stratospheric numbers, but rain and a concent rated effort by Lehigh checked the Key- dets and put them in a precarious position for the entire second half. When the gun sounile.l ,it tlir .line ' s end, it was 18-14. The Keydets ' second iiinl li.nl il rhariee and showed up well. Although they did ihiI s. ' .ir, lliey held Lehigh scoreless wdnle they were in and ga e the first unit a well deserved break. Tnp: Mitchell completes against William and Mary. linttnrti: .loiies romps through Richmond. CITADEL It was ' ■i-lianipicinsliip week at llio liislitutc aii.l tlir Krvdots IhwU ' iI l(.r Clinrlcstnii, S. ( ' ., and a vorv iiii- IH.iiai.l -aim- willi llu- I)ull(l..!, ' s. Mark Clark ' s hoys xv.-iv sky liiHli Inr the fjaiiic. It was tlir lirsl tiiiu ' in 57 years that the- Citaik-l had a real . Iian.r al I hr S.miI h.Ti, Coiiferem-oCliainpidiiship, and Ihrv fril llial lli.x vmiv asi.relu-t. Ilcwcyi-r, witli LoiiSliui.a. I.iv lia.lu.ll. Hill Ihii-licrlinu, and Dick Willard inlliclinK the Wdunds, and l!.,h Mitchell, I ' at Morrison, Ken Uccdor, Howie Dyer, and Dee Worrell addin;; the salt, V.M.I, left a sear-niarkeil linlldci -a pin- Inr airon the licld. The first V.M.I lMn-lidM M, .aniein the lirst quarter. Following a (i(l- ;,id druc l),.n Kern raced 1-t yards lor the score, tl,.- .xlra ponit failed and it was 6-0. The second toiiilidown came in the second quarter as Dyer glided the Kcydets 76 yards to paydirt. With Dick Willaril .iml .lolni Traynliam snaring the passes, the Big Kiel iihh,,1 i . I he Citadel two, wdiere Don Kern crashed o rr Ini ! he s(f)re. Stinson Jones gral:)bed a two point pa.ssand il h.i- I t-0. Late in the second quarter, the Citadel scored their lone T.D. A short punt gave them the opportunity and they took full ad antage of it and walked oil ' the field at the half, do yn by 14-6. Citadel siiouldn ' t ha ' e bothered to come out for the second half, for they were on the defensiye the duration of the time. In th( Vonrlli (pi.irter, Mitchell ongineereil his blue unit Imx i;i; :o(ls to the one, and Dyer came in and plnimrd U,r I he six points. The score was now ' 2n-( and lli.il u.is lio« it ended. The ( ' ita h ' l crowd was awed l,y the .lis|.lay of pow,-r Ih.al m.-irkcd the Kcy.l.-ls tlirout;honl llie i. ' ani. . Thev also knew that the Bulldogs had lost lo Ihc best. V.M.I, was Southern Conference Champ lor the third time in four years. V. p. I. On a cool, crisp, Thanksgiying day, the ' .M.I. fo ,t- ball team took the field for the traditional game witli Tech. It was a new Tech team which came out to oppose the Big Red, and Tech ' s desire to win carried them to a i:i-(l halftime lead. However, with the second half kickolf the comeback Keydets made it very eyident th at the Techmcn would have to maintain their tirst half momentum I Early in the Imii I li andBadgettdcl ' . ii .d Pat Morri.son brok.- I Hne and romped !lvar later, th, ' bl..ck, l ki. •d.Ttc lastii (i.ibl lllrcl . I II nIcM, Ihc k..k.,ll II id Ini.lllv «.lll on llic c|,,,k, Ibmic D . missiles. Well guidc.l ■r and Dick Willard as tli. ' dirt. The clock read 5.S , sec Dyer pass in the end zi rll ImIIi .,rihi- l.nuSlniba, Habes, i.r the I bird session, I- hole in the Tech . s was to be seen , c,l was to have a I ' urkcy Day classic, the Big Red kept pre. I,..nt three nniiules Lcuan to nil ll„- lli, ,c In. ,.. [,, Kc, liowmg ir with Heeler Hlicn Willar.l .pcar. ' da The score was 13-1 ' 2. Tile question of one or two points never came up. V.M.I, had come to win and two points were all that could do it. The-Mi -is couldn ' t find a n . nn his arm and starh d : w. Tech ' s day and despil short an.r V.M.I, wall- Chanip,s, but tilled X- outcome of the hnalga Tn,, Jjultiii C.ambler dropped back, lneke l the pii;skin under lIoweCT, this was lobe Il Irv DviT was stopped Ihr ii,.|,l shil Conference l-.li.;,ppunilnient at the iled by the Cobblers xj r THEHEALTHFVL AN DPLEASANTABODEOFA CROWD OF HONORABLE YOVTHSPRESSII GVPTHEHILLOF-SCIENCE : WITH NOBLE EMVLATION AGRATIFYINGSPECTACLE : AN HONORTOOyR-COVNTRYANDOVR STATE: OBJECTSOF HONEST- PRIDE TO THEIR- ItSSTRyCTORS- 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 COL-J-TL PRESTON ■Jlfe B First Rou ' . Left to Right: WilliaTiis, Davis, ( .ili-s. West, Lucas, Levc, Mulroonoy, Xunnaly, Cusic-k, (h.siicII, •I ' di-iial.rn.-, Flesli, od, Briggs. Etheridge. Second Roir: Cole, Taylor, R.)iiibo«, Atkins, Allc-n, Bland, Crenshaw, Campbell, Mauley, Welsh, Sawyer, Wehh, Ilimter, Tucker Thin! Row: Davis, Black, ' ilFord, Dean, Coach McGinnis, Sliiflett, Fiorini, Ayers, Walker, Delk. RAT FOOTBALL VMI 6 — Ferruin Junior College 6 VMI l-i Richmond 26 VMI 19— William Mary 12 V:MI 13— Frederick 12 VMI 22— VPI 1961 ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS FOOTBALL Team: SoutluTii ContVroiu-c ( ' liaiiiiiii)iis Howie Dyer: 1st Team, All-ContVi-t ' iice and All-Slalc Sdullurii ( ' imrcreiice Player of the Year, Conference record in total offense -1,47S yds. and iia.ssinn yardage rccvjrd — 1, ' -22 ' -2 yds. Participated in North- Soiitli game and Senior Howl Don Kekk; 1st team, All-( ' (inference ami All-Slate. ' I ' icd ( ' (infei-eiicc record for mosl T.D. ' s in one game wil li four against George ' asliington. Participated in the Xcjrth-Soutli game Lou Siiuba: 1st team, All-Conference and All Slate Mmier of the Jacobs Hlocking Trophw l{cci-ivcd the Dr. Delaney Award of ! U ' rit Lee Padgett: 1st team. All Slate: ' 2nd team, All-( ' onference Pu.L IIaebehi.eix: ' ■2nd team. . ll-( ' onfercnce and All-Slate Stinsox Joxes: ' •2nd team, All-Conference and .Ml-Slalc DickAVillard: 1st team, All-State; ' 2nd team, All-Conference RIFLE Team: Set school rcccrd fur iioints scored, against a -y, with 1 .4 ' 2.) poinis, :!rd place trophy foi ' Southern Conference George Van Orden: All-Sduthei-n Conference, Highest average in the Conference, Set school record for individual ])oints with ' 2!). ' ! in Mrgiiiia State Mc ' l BASKETBALL Norm Ualherstadt: ' 2nd team. .Ml-Sonthern Conference, Led conference in scoring foi- regular .season FENCING Team: First year of organized competition, ' I ' hrce men chosen to ])arlicii)atc in the Nationals at Princeton, New Jersey. Staged V. I.I. Invitational Meet, six teams parlicijialcd in an all day nudli-nialch affair. Team won WRESTLING Team: 2nd Place in the Southern Conference Alan Banforth : Conference Champ, 147 lb. class Bill Daniels: Conference Champ, 167 lb. class Dennis Meeklinger: Conference Champ, Heavyweight class Team: Southern Conference Champicnis Bill Braithwaite: School record, ' 2 ' 2:0 ' -2.5 TRACK Cross-Country Indoor Stu Crow: School record in 440, .51.8 Larry Williams: Chapel Hill field house record in mile, 4:1!). .5 John Tray niiam: State record in 70 yd. low hurdles, 7.8 Four [ile relay team (Carlton, Spe.s.sard, Braithwaite, Williams) ; V.M.L Relays record, 18:30. .5 Outdoor :;) ' 2.0, School rec , 9: ' 24.() SWIMMING Larry Williams: Conference record in 880, 1 :.) ' 2.0, School record in mile, 4:18. .5, School record in 880, 1 :5 ' 2.5 Bill Braithwaite: School record in two mile, 9: ' 24.() Team: Soutlu ' rn Conference Champions George Collixs: (Outstanding Swimmer in Southern Conference Award, Confert ' Ucc Champion in 440 yd. freestyle, 2 ' 20yd. freestyle, and 1,500 yd. freestyle, Conference and School record: 1,500 meters, 19:39.7; ' 2 ' 20 yil. free, ' 2:13.4; 44dyd. free, 4 :47. ' 7, Pool record in 440 yd. free, 4 :51.1 Nelson Prince: Conference Chamijion in ' 220 d. backstroke, Conference and School record in 100 -d. backstroke, 60.8, School record in ' 200 yd. backstroke, ' 2:1 ' 2.5 Don Kane: Conference Champion in ' 200 yd. breast stroke and ' 200 yd. iinlividual inedle -. Conference rccor l in 200yd. individual medlev, 2:20.7, School record in 200yd. lireast stroke, 2:32.2, and 200 yd. individual medley, 2:18.8 400yd. medley rehiy (Prince. Kane, Kdcrle, Collins) : School ivcord, ••:05.5 BASEBALL Joe Gedro: 1st team, All-Conference THE MEN WHO PRODUCE THE TEAMS Martin — Track Cormack — Track Clark — Tennis McGinnis — Rat Football Saunders — Baseball Arnold — Swimming McKenna — ■ Football Nor 111 Picture: Simpson — Fencing Miller — Basketball Massie — W restling Jones — Soccer Johnson — Rifle Left to Right: Coaclies Martin, Crinnok, Clark, loGiimis, McKenna, King, Arnold J V 1 no ■ rr £,ooiiNU • vr- 1 fit • j-iill- Ul- • -::) iJ:JNt t • wi ifi ■ inudxi. ■ £M ylj j CRAT1FYINC-SF£CTACL£ : AN- HONOP.-TO ■ OVP.- COVNTfCy-AND- ( ATE : OBJECTS- OF- HONEST- PRIDE TO -THEIR- IN5TP: CT0P.S -AND-] ECIMENS- OF- CITIZEN- 50LDIEP.S : ATTACHED -TO -THEIR- NATIVE -S -DVLfM HEItJ ME i iD-REA -IN Y-TIM; ' ! F • DEREST- 1 VlNi ' :ATE i : ' R-HOv if. 02a - ENJi fi RJC ' K a-.i ,.S5 aS v_„iib J ' KiiirUnij. Left to Right: CiMcli WVciiic AliU.-r. ( ■.■pi, in. i)lr . Standing, Left tu Right: Manager Balthis, KniipK-, Kililiiis, Lazarort ' , Gedro, Yurachek, Vv. •I, liyrd, Haherstarlt, Nussey, Manager .rarvis. VARSITY BASKETBALL VMI 56 VMI 80- VMI 7 2- VMI 58- VMI 75- VMI 86- VMI 90- VMI 68- VMI 72- VMI 69 VMI 63- VMI 62 VMI 93- VMI 101- VMI 91- VMI 79- VMI 85- VMI 83- -Kentucky 72 -Pennsylvania rni ' ci-sily 84 -Davidson 68 -William : [ary 66 -University of ' ir, ;inia 63 -George Washington 90 -Richmond 100 -University of Virginia 76 -West Virginia 87 -Citadel 70 -VPI 78 -Richmond 69 -George Washington 77 -Biicknell 79 -West Virginia 102 -Davidson 86 -VPI 80 -Citadel 91 All preseason ]irr(licliciiis i-alcil WM.I. ' s liiisll- iiig hasketecrs as 1 i-oulilcinakcis, and, as I lie season proxcd, many opponents were I ' nliv r - tenili ' d before oNiTeonnnj; ' or henig ovtTconie y the fighting Keydets. For the Keydels the season was one of hard fought victories and even harder fonglit defeats. On Decenilier 1st, the leani traveled down to Kentucky to take on Adol])h Hup]) and his always powerful Wildeals. ' Idle haughty Kentuekians were shocked by the surprising grittyness of the Keydets and had to fight like crazy to secure what was supposed to be an easy victory. This heart- breaker set the tone for a season of close ones for v. r.i. Two days later, another loss came at the hands of Pennsylvania Universit.v. About now people were throwing in the towel on the winless Keydets, but on December 8th the - broke the ice and l)eat Davidson. This was followed by a liip to Wil- liamsburg and a loss to the Indians, who were led by big JeflF Cohen. Again the Keydets bounced back with a resounding ietory over ' irginia ' s gift to the . . ( ' .( ' ., r. •a. G. W. brought their team into the Held house and, after being jiushed around for ; ' () mimites, they caught fire, s((ueezing out a. ' iet(jry. The (hi ' istnias break came now f(]r the school, but the team came back nivly to partieipate in the Richmond Invitational Tournami ' nt. A loss to Richmond in the opening round knocked them out, and a subsequent loss to previously coiujuered U. Va. put a sad end to the Christmas furlough. Post-Christmas play ojuMied with West Virginia, and, though the Ke.vdets were outclassed, they left a good impression on tlu- -ietorious loun- taineers. The next two games saw the Keydets take on military opponents and suffer two more defeats at the hands of the Citadel and Tech. A trip to Riehmonil then proved costly. I ' ll to Wasliington went the team for a return ni.itch with G.W. The Colonials took the floor with little regard for the scaiM ' ed Key lets, and when the hnal buzzer had sounded, it was G.W. who was scarred as the Keydets liad chalked up a soinul victory. The weekend following the exam break, the liani played host to a heavily favored Bucknell team. The Keydets rose to the occasion and soundly thrashed the visitors. The hopes for a winning second-half season now sprung up, but West Virginia and the Citadel broke the Keydets ' back. Tech came to the field house and there followed a game to be long remembered. For 34 minutes the spirited Keydets dominated play, but Lady Luck was not on their side, and a fluke play at the buzzer brought a tough one point loss down on the heads of the Keydets. A brokenhearled team traveled down to Davidson and lost what should ha e been a victory. IIojjcs for the post-season Tournament were growing din nner as another tough loss came at the hands of William and Fary. There was but one league game left. Richmond was the opponent and a win was a necessity. The team took the court and after M) minutes of sparkling play, the conquering Keydets left the floor with a trip to the Tournament in their hands. ' I ' lie regularly scheduled season ended with a loss to little lorris Harvey. The Keydets had the misfortune of drawing West Mrginia in the opening round of the Tourna- ment, and, although they raised some eyebrows for a half, they fell before the powerful Mountaineers. Thus the basketball season came to a close. There were some Ijright spots though during the dismal season. Captain Frank Oley played spirited ball and little Weldon Eddins proved that the little man was not extinct as far as basketball goes, . bove all stood Xorm Halberstadt. Norm leil the Southern Conference in scoring, and many school records were broken by this sharp si ting lad from Brooklyn, Xew York. He was a second team choice on the star studded All- Conference team, and only an injury kept him from grabbing some honors in the post-season tourney. Next year, the return of Norm and Eddins, along with sophomore John Yuracheck and two good Rat players, may bring a winning season to V.M.L For certain, some of those one and two point losses will be reversed. RAT BASKETBALL lA-ft to Rig lt: Xunnally, Blair, Spoils (larber, Booteii, Scott, Coach Boyar Watson, Crump, Sliumate, OTerra Hanna, Knoulcs, Atkisoii. RAT WRESTLING F rst Rnw, I.rff to finflit: Hill. liu-M Walker, Muiitgunu-ry, Cox, Al.rr- crombie, Crone, DeForrest. Second R :)iv: Faulkner, Kleinscliuster, Essie, Whatelv, Jordan, (S. P.), Rudinoff, Jordan (R. F.), Smith, Duryea, Clark. Third Row: Nemir, Crawford, Rogers, Cawley, Lucado, Sargent, Blanton, Brown, Sherrard, Reid, Tarrall. _; W j3 Tr  ■a -it, J -j: i ' 5 T • RAT CROSS-COUNTRY First j;,„r. Lift to lin hl: l{i unoiiti, Rodier, Farley, Jones, Peters Si, ond Row: Pohl, Leary, Sprouse, Kicinan, Scarborough, Ramirez. Third lloii Crown, Sullivan, (icili, Smi|)knis, Birzenieks, MeDouell, Rathl.on. First liow. Left to Right: Mangino, Wliite, Campbell, Bamt ' orth, Wise, Daniels, Bartlett, Connors, Merklinger Second Row, Left to Right: Herty, Cranford, Thomas, Coach Massie, Cowardin, Loop, Badgett, Muirhead Third Roir, Left to Right: Eubank, Tarrall, King, Carr, Fuscaldo, West, Turnage, Nemir VARSITY WRESTLING RECORD 28— Gallaudet 10 15— Franklin Marshall 14 10 — West Virginia 22 23 — Appalachian 11 31 — University of Virginia 13— Citadel 15 29 — Davidson 5 17— VPI 11 VMI 25— North Carolina 8 Won 7 — Lost 2 U,-( ,i,l:,iii, Duniiy WiM- mii.1 Bill ])aiiiels wilii tlicir Ci.ndi, Tom Massie Last year in tlic 1!)()0 Bo.mh, the aiilhor cil ' llic arlicic (iii wrestling said thai Tdiii Massic wmilcl (•(lacli a wiiiniiifi ' Icain in ItXil. lie could licit lia T done lu ' ttrr Willi a rryslal liall. ' I ' lic .M.I, iiliitnicn ended llie season with a reciii ' d of seven wins against Iwii losses. Away from home, the Keydets (i|ieiie(l I heir season with -ietories against (iallaiidet and powerful Franklin lar.shall, who had never been defeate.l hy V.M.I. Next, the matmeii played host to a tine - p))a- lachian team. The Corps was ahle to watch ( ' o- ( ' a])laius Doll Wise and ■ ' Snake ' Daniels lead the team to another ietory. After Christmas furlough, the grapplers got otf to a slow start and were upsel liy llic I uiversily of West ' irgima and the Citadel; however, the team turned the tables and avenged these losses later in the confereiiee tournament In- beatiii.g both teams. Returning from the dark Irip Icj tlu ' Citadel, the Key.lets weri ' liaek ill Cocke Hall on I he home mats faced with Davidson, whom lhe. dispatched with Iheol.l pre-Christmasguslo. With the team ' s short trill t.i C ' viUe. the Wahoos were handed a sound defeat, getting only five p iints for a forfeit in the 130 pound class. Virginia Tech came next and pro idi ' d the Corps with one of the most exciting matches seen at ' .M.I. ill many years the Keydets winning this close one 17-11. The regular season was ended in tlie |iroper manner with llic easy defeat of the Inivcrsily of North Carolina just three days before the confi ' rence tournament. In Morgaiitown, the team finished second in the conference with .Vllen Hamforth, iJill Daniels, and Dennis Merklinger as ( ' onfert ' iiec ' hanqjions. Tliis year ' s wrestling season has been a very good one. ' I ' olii Massic an l tlu ' entire team are to be congratulated for turning in one of the bt ' st records in the past several years. MUIRHEAD- 77 A . MlRKUHGBR-fy.v t H40- ' l-U l- ' ' ' I 4 539 I 4 537 I 4532 ' HE IS MAT ' ' ON COLLINj CAVAM.V nAteifAnl fiVs Sou-, Left to Right. MlMjIviii, LUii, Gilbert, Rischell, James. Second Row, Left to Right: Gross, Consolvo, Prince, Ederle, Collins, White, Sniitli Third Row, Left to Right Manager Hartman, Barnes, Pearson, Perrin, Kane, Bunting, Davis, Steigelman, Coach Arnold VARSITY SWIMMING RECORD VMI 62— Wake Forest 33 y ll 61— Davidson 34 VMI 32— North Carolina 63 VMI 36— Maryland 59 VMI 59— William Mary 36 VMI 66 — University of Virginia 29 VMI 54— West Virginia 39 VMI 43— Pittsburgh 52 VMI 65— East Carolina 30 ' )n 6— Lost 3 State Champions Southern Conference Championship VMI 86— VPI 84 Coacli Arnold and Tcain Captain Moose Kderle Southern Conference Champions ' Vhc lOGO-Ol ' .M.I. swiiiiniiii ' leani (■;ii)lin ' ' il its foinili conscrulivc Soul licni ( ' onlVrcnci ' ( ' liam- liionsliip and its eiglitli in I lie past nine yrars. climaxing an excellent season liy liip])lni; ' t ' aNorrd Virginia Tech 86-8-t at llie ( ' onlVreure ( lianipion- ships. Starting the season with ron ' in(in.n ' linl not superb victories over ake l ' ' orcst, l)a iclson, and William Mary, the learn llien perl ' ornieil well in losing to ])0 verfnl Maryland and Xoiiii Carolina AU-Americans. Don Kane set new 200 yd. individual inedlc. and breast stroke marks; Nelson l ' rin ' e rceordcil new backstroke records: George Collins broke Ins 220 yd. and -140 yd. freestyle marks, and I lie medley relay of Nelson Prince, Don Kane, Ken Ederle, and George Collins also registered new records in that event. Thus, the Keydet swimmers felt their strength increasing and the crown a])- proaching as tlu ' V rolled over u ' gmia. West Virginia, and East Carolina, losing only to Pitts- burgh in a thriller. The dual meet season was complete and highly successful, hut grabbing the chani])ionshi]) wouhl be extremely dithcult as ' .P.I. s appari ' ut strength and depth called for strategic planning. The Conference Championship opened with George Collins, Fred Consolvo, Captain Ken Ederle, and Ware Smith unleashing their power in the 1,.500 meter freestyle, swee])ing the to]) four jjlaces. Don Kane and Nelson Prince then went one-two in the 200 yd. individual medley on the same day to give the Keydets a commanding lead. The lead was shortened on the next day, which .saw Prince retain his 200 yd. backstroke title, Kane win in the 200 yd. breast stroke, and (V)llins take the 220 yd. freestyle. The ini]3ortant points however came as Ederle and Smith i)laced fourth and fifth in the 200 yd. butterfly, Jerry Myers sixth ill the dive. Si Bunting sixth in the .)() vd. f.-eestyle. The -tOO yd. freestyle relay of 15111 Pear.son, Kaine (iilbert, Jim Ellis, an l Si Hunting took an important sixth place. Final conipetit ion on the last day saw Ederle pick up a fifth in the 100 yd. butterfly, Kane a fifth in the 100 yd. breast stroke, and Prince a close second in the 100 yd. liackstroke. Having achieved a 70-70 tie with ' irginia Tech, Collins, Consolvo, and Smith went one-three-six in the 440 yd. free, while the 400 yd. medley relay team of Bimting, Grahame Gross, Ellis, and Gilbert got the all important fifth place to clinch the meet and the hard-earned crown. (leorge Collins was awarded the Out- standing Swimmer I ' rophy for establishing con- ference records in the 1500 meter, 220 yd., and 440 yd. freestyle events. Looking ahead to next year, we find that the loss of Captain Ken Ederle, the most versatile swimmer in V.M.L history and a real tough com])etitor and team man, will greatly hinder the new championship drive. Seniors Raine Gilbert, a four year veteran, and newcomer Jerry flyers will also hurt considerably, as they too will not be on hand for the new quest. But looking at the other side of that gloomy picture, w-e find returning lettermen Collins, Prince, Kane, Consolvo, Smith, P]llis, and Bunt- ing, along with Tom Steiglenian, John White, Don Rishell, Larry James, Bill Pearson, Bill Perrin, Jeff Davis, and Grahame (iross. Fp from a terrific liat s((Uad will )v Cirahame AfacMillan, Bill Rinnn, ' I ' om Murtha, Don ' incent, and John Mendel. With this promising material Coach Arnold hopes to build another championship club. First Hiiii; Lrfl tn Hit lit M(X.mi,ir.i, Williams, Huddle, Drescher, Braithwaitc. Second Rn Spcssaril. ' Dellapeiita, Carlton, McM.ihon, Watson, Manager Lindqiiist, White. Left to Right: Burnett, Ci Tup: Holding; tlie Southern Conte the Cross Country team. The Iluddle, and MeNamara. ic Irophy are I lie graduating tirst classmen on re, from Left to Right, Williams, Braithwaite, CROSS-COUNTRY ' Phis year ' s tliin-clads lived up to all pre-season expectations Ijy rmniing away with just about everything but the kitchen sink. They ended the season with a 9-1 record, winning four of the meets by ruiming up a perfect score. At the start of the season, the Keydets acquired the nick- .,r thei uperior team liarriers for the tirst rennial . . ( ' .( ' . Clmm- s Ih.ir best dual meet «M,, III,. Sl:,lr A A.I ., ,u. . 111.. Slatr Cham- ■(• car, I he .Sontliern Bottom: Here we see the thi which oecured early tin tie tor sec-ond place against WiHkiiii . M.i between Williams, Braithwaite, .iii.l llndd name, the Golden Horo depth. Tills key l;i. h.r . time in school ImsN ' I Im pions, Georgetown, in wli. N ' ietory of the year. Tin- running against Olyinjiiai pionsliip, and for the I In Conference. Led liy team Ca])tain Bol) Huddle, the Seniors who re- turned tliis year included Bill Braithwaite, All Southern Conlireiice, Alison Drescher, Warren Ab Nainara, and Larry Willi.iins. But this highly smiT sfol i .ison could not have lirrii po.ssible without the suppoi I ul sue h nnderclas.smen as Charlie iMustang Carlton, All Southern Conference, Jerry Burnett, Kirk While. Charlie Watson, Lee Spessard, Jim McMahon, and Jo I ),-llapenta. Next vear ' s Cajitaiiis will Ije members of V.M.L ' s exclusive long distanee ruiiiiiiig fratenhtv, the Chinese Bandits. SEASON RECORD V.: I.I. vs. West Virginia 36-19 V.:M.I. vs. Richmond 15-55 V.M.I, vs. William Mary 15-55 V. I.I. vs. Virginia A.A.U 15-55 v.: r.I. vs. v.p.i 21-43 ' .M.I. vs. Virginia 15-50 V.M.I, vs. Davidson 22-37 V.:M.I. vs. Georgetown 22-35 State Meet V.M.I., 1st Place 25 Points Southern Conference V.M.I. , 1st Place 44 Points Lo v score wins; V. NI.I. scores given first. INDOOR TRACK The iiuloiir Ir.ick s(|ii,i(l, with a nucleus pnixidcil by top perfoi ' imiiu xclcrans. liail an miprcssixc wuilrr seascin. Il l)ci;aii with a urpnsiiii;ly slrdiin ' chial niccl victory () cr Furniaii. Al ' lcr I he annual .M.I. Wnilcr Rchiy.s wiTC cancelled due Ici one of the winter ' s t ' re(|Uenl snowstorms, the Keydets met ri ;d . IM. in another dual meet. Atiaiu .M.l. emerged ictorious. Later came the Statt ' Meet in which defending State champion .M.I. walke.l otf with the (diampion- ship for the thir l year in a rcjw. The Keydets went tu the Southern Conference Meet undefeated, hut placed second to Fni ' uian h - a close 1 ' k point margin —a hearthreaking ending to a line season. Outstanding ])erformances iluring the indoor season by Co-Captains Larry Williams and Stu ( ' row, along with Bill Braithwaite, Jackie Ta) lor, and John Trayiihani should indicate ' the nucleus of a fine outdoor squail and n i)roniising season. Tup: (■lailuatiiis; First Classmen on the indoor track teiiiii. Knt-rliiiy, Left to Right Hnddle, Williams, Durrette, Braittiwaite. Standing: Pliillips, Crow, McXamara, IcDowell. Buttom: Co-Captains Stu Cion and L.irrv Wittiams about to run a time trial under the tutelage of Cu.i.li ( ,ini,i,k First Rnn; Left to Rigid: Braithwaite, nurrette, MrXaiiiara, tludilte, WilHanis, Crow, Taylor, Vaughn, Phillips Semnd Ron; left to Rii lit: Campl.cll, Davis, Patteis,,,,, Whit,-. White, O ' llara, Howard, Ward, Cornell Tliird Ran; Left to Riglit: Lowe, Watson, Carlloii, Spessanl, Buiiielt, Xeliiis, Dellapeiita, McMahon, Smith Foiirtl, «,.«■, Left to Rliilil: Mnrris, I ' .-niiiimn.ii, Sniilh. ( ' racldcck, Wheatlrv, M.l),,well, liiadlev Fiftli Roir, Left to Rn,lit: C.acli Fish.-r, C,,a,h Coniiark, Maiia-rr landcpiisl, Maiiaun- I ' ,,hl. -JM-Vft . H --In ( I unni ' ikv Ih, tip. uniist l..lili l X. u 111 111. IHix oui I I.I. Nliip llii li IS become quite a habit with btu ow ( III. Ii, s I ivh, I Cormack, and Martmares.hown stancling nitli Co-Captams Crow M.i.l Williams. OUTDOOR TRACK V.M.I. ' s track team, under the able tutelage of Coaches Cormack and Martin, approach the 1961 outdoor season with hard work and optimism. Led by returning k ' ttermeii, the squad should be in the run- ning for the State and Southern Conference crowns. The Keydets are once again strongest in the middle and distance runs. Ace quarter- milcr Stu ( row is ably backed up by Wyatt Durrette. A. M.I. should be untouchable in the 880 and the mile for one main reason — Larry Williams. Williams, winner of both events in the Conference last year, is sup- ported in the 880 by Chuck Drescher and Charlie Watson, and in the mile by Charlie Carlton. Carlton anil Bill Braithwaite team up to give the Keydets good strength in the two-mile. With Williams, Crow, Durrette, and Darden Xelms, V. I.I. can also count on a fine showing in the mile relav. First W,u. Lift t ' Hi ilil k I Hi SecoTid Row Kii()A lis I w, II. Third Row. Heit , kl. m. D. II i Fourth Roil L„„p, „tcl, M. Ma mil, HiiiiiR M, iiiiai I. iiisl..« K, 11 M.n.u.ll I .1 .11.1 White. W.il.l Hum. tt, ( la.l.l., k WIhmimhI . Ilii nil I ' , iiiiin ' ti.n, r W Sniilli, DaMs, W liil. II W.. ,11, ( ailliiu. Moms, A illiauis, .Sptssar.l, W itsoii, ,,l,liiii. . , Durrette, Drescher t ' llarrow, Weakley Fifth Rnu Talbott, Cocke , Ta. lor, Patterson, Coach Martin, Coach Fisher, Lindquist, Pohl Ral] li ) ' Ilan-ii v and Jdliiiny Trayiihaiii carry ' . M.I. ' s li(ii)cs in I he .si)rints, wlnlc Traynliani, ' I ' uni Ilnwanl. and l{andy ( ' ani])l)t ' ll mean ccin.si.stcnt jxiinL ' ; in the luirdlf.-i. The Keydet.s f.xpecU ' d weakue.ss i.s in the field events, but they are hopeful of an improved showing under the diligent coaching of Nlarty Fisher. Jackie Taylor, on the ba.sis of his indoor showing, should give excellent strength in the broad juni]) and the hoj), steji, and jump. Kurt : rcl)owell carries the load in the shot, and IJill l ' hilli]is can be cuuted on for poinis in Ilic In.uli .inni|). Hob licitz and Dennis Merklinger should give strengthened performances in the javelin. V.M.I., defending Slate Champion, should once again walk away wilh ihe state crown. Howe er the |)icture is not so bright for the conference. The Keydets will have to outdo strong squads from Furman and defending cham] ion Ciladcl in order to come out on to|). Xcvci-tlicless this siiuad, with talent and competilive spirit abounding, has the potential to rise to the occasion. JF- t mf - i € ' Si f Vj lrvJ ' %J 1 I Uoi., Ull l„ L ,il,l Olad. l.ih.i„Li,Snider, Hermon, Fusc.il.l... IMi... ll..u l..ii. l.ii,, ,. Second lime. Left to Right: Reidmciei, bczcapa, Jutton, Tolley, Wash, Mahry, Jarbis, Henninf;, Pliaup Third Row, Left to Right: Coacli Weenie Miller, Barker, Pinkard, Gedro, Johnson, Eddins, Gilman, Samuels, Coach Saunders BASEBALL yf . Cu.kIks Millii 111,1 uiiid. l llnik III. I nst ( I i.sni, n t.. !«■ f;ra luaU-c Toiler, zczapa, Hcnning, Wash, Malirj an.l Jar is April 5 April 7 April 10- Ajjril l;5 April 17 April 20 April ■ii April -27 April -29- : Iav j- : rav 6- :Mav 12 : Iay 17- May 20- 1901 SCHEDULE -Colgate Here -University of Virginia Here -VPI Here IJichinoiid There -Citadel (2) There -Richnionil Here -William Mary Here -(ieorge AVashington There -Davidson (2) Here -William Mary There -Furnian Here -George Washington Here -VPI There -West Mrginia (2) There I ' lif KrycU ' t iiiiu ' (if 1!)()1 appears to be one (if tlic iiKist promising teams of the past few years. The return of most of the start- ing players from last year i;i -es the sijuad valuable experience whieli, coupled witli the long ball, makes the cluh an interesting one to watch this Near. Around the infield it a])pears that Dick Jarvis will move from first to third ba.se. The rest of the infield will boast Weldon Eddins at short, Hon (iilnian at second, and Jo Gedro and 0.scar Mabry alternating at first between pitching assignments. Ed Tolley is again behind the jilate with (lil Minor capably handling the reserve chores. Patroling the outfield is W Szczapa in right, like Wash in center, and W. E. Sanuiels in left. The club has a fine ]jifi ' hing staff with Mabry, Getlro, Kenny Johnson, Cieorge Henning, Xoel Pinckard, (icrr - ilermon, and ] rike Jutton. The infield is w-ell backed by Buff Deleo, Bobby :Mitchell, Rudy Amos, and Tom Snyder. Backing the outfield is Lennie Fuscaldo. -J I I Jg 0 ' mrnmm  ««( «   „ MARDV HERMON Coach Lewis Woi ' iiie Milk ' r is in his third year as licad coach and he is ably supported by Coach Saunck i ' s. As with last year ' s team, base running and defense are being emphasized due to I he speed of the team. Jarvis and policy will ])i-ovide Icadcrshi]) in the infield with their vast amount of experience — this is their fourth varsity season. The club has a strong batting order with Szczapa, Mabry, and ToUey swinging from the port side. The hill in left field will make an excellent target for the long ball liillcrs, Jarvis and (Icdro. , l the end o f spring football practice the s(iuacl was improved by the return of Dick Willard, Bobby Mitchell, Kenny Reeder, Gil Minor, Rudy Amos, and Ed Patnesky. Coach Miller looks forward to a fine season with much improvement as the season progresses. All are looking forward to a strong wimiing season. TENNIS Left to liiuhl: (i.ml.lth.irpe. Powell, I). M. Tlioiiui-i, Pendletuii, llnmiior, Ak ' xnnder, Mi- Vaiie, Tvler, D. R. Thomas, Witt, Cl.irkson, Carr, Wise, Hawkins, Farleigh. ' ut Pictured: M. B. E. Smith, Spoden. GOLF Left to Rujhl B.ilthi , ( ov, lioherls, Howard, Vandcrwerff, Hiller, Ka.-k ' v. Murpliree, Couanl RIFLE VIRG Y INSTITUTE First lioii; Left to Eight: Thornloii, Taylor. Harris, Cook, Maiicr, Trosshnrli. IS, II, I!, Mr,l,ri Second Ruu Left tn Right: Ciirriii, -Mnrti.i, Rowe, Coacli Joliiisoii, Ritchie, Cox, Rcnaml, Tayio SOCCER j vini iv Mt riuiv I iiv - v v, iv i_ i_i k-i-j First Row. Left to Rigitt: Critfin, Tail, MiXamara, Sculley, Maun-r, Alvey, I.aiigdoii, Coach Jo Second Row, Left to Right: Snyder, Dewey, Fox, Ippolito, Hart, Patterson, Walker Third Row, Left to Right: Gaetje, Wliite, Turner, Smither, Putamanonda, Chompaisal. Fourth Rote, Left to Right: Livesay, Stickles, Walker FENCING Center, Left In Rnjht: Coiicli .Simpson, Garrison, Captain Le}t to Right: MacCartliy, Timble, Perkins, Loyd, Keener, Hi ' vno Eling, Mac Millai ' i, Beatty, Mahoney, Gray, Holtry, A. ' K. P. W. Cliilrole. I!,,l,l,ill. Floy, F.dwanI, llirs.li. Miirpl FEXCING Having recently returneil from France, where fencing- still reigns supreme as a national sport. Colonel Harold Siin])son this year has advanced the V. M. I. squad into jjrominence as a successful competitive group. This achievement was made possible when the Institute was honored with its first Invitational Fencing INIeet, sponsored by the V. M. I. fencing team. Further glory and promise of future victories were seen when V. ]M. I. triumphed over five other com- petitors to win this meet. .Toe MaliooM mohs .■, tou -ii .jii his liainixlrn Svdnev oppo .lurint; III.- M I. Invitational Feneiiig Meet  iueli VM.I. Since tlie appearance of the (. ' ori)s left a great deal to desire, the adiniiii.sli ' alioii installed mirrors to make it easier for the vainer members of the Corps to see their Appoilo like physiques, gained from doing infrequent P.T. But these soon came to serve a better purpose. Also since we are a military outfit, it was thought the Corps would look better if we all marched back from the mess hall. A great deal of attention was paid to the maintenance of discipline. And we did it just like the postmen . . . through rain and through snow. through rain and through snow New emphasis on jiersonal appearance t was bombarded with increased pressures LATE STUDY Being gentlemen and not wisiiing to frequent lecheniu.s and degradating establishments iiice Stevensville and also nol caring to participate in tlie 15ac-canalian parties of the I ' ine Room hite at night when good httle boys should be in i)ed, liic majority of the Corps preferred to remain lraiHinill - seated enjoying good conversation, which more than lik -ly touched upon the dissipation of the Old Corps and shocked disbelief at the stories they heard their father ' s tell about running the block ami drinking gin. ' hen we went to bed, we all seemed to sleep sounder, knowing that we were being taken care of. It sure beats the i ' ine Kc.oiii Scjiiic inciuhers of the Corps ilid their best to help the iuhiiinistration improve table nuiuiiers in the mess halL The New Corps brought along the new Cadet. Combined with the greatly increased intellectual curiosity around barracks were such therapeutic outlets as yo-yos and a juke box, provided by our friend Red Turner. These helped the Cadet occupy all of his new found free time, since the M.S. department had realized that we were here not only for the . rmy but also for an education. Needless to say this realization had a trau- matic effect on several of the officers. Also since the Superintendent felt that we should not stay out too late on dance weekends, many Cadets found that a comic book was a lot more fun to read than go to one of those nasty old Pine Room parties with a girl. Virtuous young men who have morals don ' t do things like that. S. M. I. U. (J. ( . Q. h . f iK ■ i Through the chain of coniiuan l the t ' oiiiinaudant enforced his new pohcie.s on the size nf collars. Aggressiveness like this shook ' . [.I. from the lethargy that had engulfed it. BeJoir: Douk Ballanl takes advantage of elieapeiied prices in P.X. But . . . as history has told us time ami time again, when the military runs rampant, it always has a tendency to go too far. Above are shown various resjjonsilile members of the Cori)s who liave had various responsible jjositions tlu ' ust into their hands. This year the administration has shown a great deal of confidence in the individual in allowing him to exercise his powers of judgment in a command jwsition. This has been known as the Open Door policy. To relieve the pressure of rising expenses, since many Cadets found that their previously adequate uniform supply was in- sufficient, Red Turner and the Superintendent lowered prices in the P.X. ... So they said. To THE IJrother Rats of The Class of 1961 . . . After four years of initiation into the cult of the V.M.I., we now take our phiee as ahunni. Let us hope that we can all remember years from now the friendships we ' ve made and the difficulties and achievements we ' ve undergone and earned together. But most of all let us hope that no matter how far we go or okl we get, we can all gather from time to time at AluTuni Hall to relive our Old ' orps to the chagrin of the -oung men on the parade ground and to attempt to regain . . . our lost youth. IVY CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION Charlottesville, Va. S. L. WILLIAMSON COMPANY, INC. ROAD CONSTRUCTION AND PAVING Charlottesville, Va. YOU ALWAYS GET MORE AT YOUR CESSO) STORE George Sharpe ' s Esso Service Everything For Your Motoring Pleasure OPEN 24 HOURS Phone 487-0111 Jet. 13 17 Highways D. CONRAD LITTLE, C.L.U. Financial Planning For Individuals and Corporations NORFOLK, VIRGINIA BAXTER WOOD. INC. REAL ESTATE — INSURANCE 328 Boush Street NORFOLK, VIRGINIA TAZEWELL T. HUBARD, JR. 72 — Vice-Pres. 4 269 ] Compliments of HODGES JEWELRY STORE WAYNESBORO — CLIFTON FORGE COVINGTON, VA. Compliments of CRIDER SHOCKEY, Inc. Transit-Mix and Prestressed Concrete WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA P. O. Box 767 Telephone MO 2-2541 Jellies Pi Preserves Apple Butter Apple Sauce r Tomato Juice Old Virginia Packing Co.. Inc. FRONT ROYAL, VA. Compliments of National Fruit Products Co. Incorporated WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA Compliments of Farmers Merchants National Bank Winchester, Virginia Compliments of CAVALIER MOTEL Route No. I North FAIRFIELD, VA. Phone DR 7-2277 (Raphine Exchange) J. J. NEWBERRY CO. 102-122 Davis Street CULPEPER, VIRGINIA Northern Virginia ' s Most Popular Variety Department Store t;i 270 4 Community Locations in TIDEWATER, VA. • Downtown Norfolk • Wards Corner • Virginia Beach • Portsmouth SMITH WELTON Class of ' 33 The BOMB Covers were Produced by KINGSKRAFT MANUFACTURERS OF FINE YEARBOOK COVERS Kingsport Press Kingsport, Tenn. W. BOYCE BLANCHARD Consulting Engineer Warwick Bldg. NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA MAC ' S PIPE DRUM Home of the Bag Pipes In Washington 34th U St. In Old Georgetown Your Business is Appreciated Here The Peoples National Bank Organized 1904 LEXINGTON, VA. Member Federal Deposit Insuranos Corporation Compliments of A FRIEND W. M. BROWN SON, Inc. Color Printers RICHMOND, VA. Compliments of EAST COAST FREIGHT LINES RICHMOND, VIRGINIA ADAIR-HUTTON, Inc. Lexington ' s Shopping Center SERVING THE PUBLIC OVER THREE QUARTERS OF A CENTURY Make this Store Your SHOPPING HEADOUARTERS PHONE Office HObart 3-4721 4 272 jS- New, Modern Motel, with TV, Telephone and Air-Conditioning in Each Room GREEN VALLEY MOTEL One Mile North on U. S. Highway No. 1 1 LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA Telephone: HObart 3-2195 - 3-2196 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 Representatives JIM MINER, ' 61— TOM MURPHREE, ' 62 Compliments of WHITE ' S MUSIC STORE LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA Compliments of McCRUMS DRUG STORE LEXINGTON, VA. SHOP AT YOUR NEAREST LEGGETT ' S DEPT. STORE LEXINGTON, VA. QUALITY — VALUE AND ECONOMY Catering to the Cadets ' Needs Compliments of ROBERT E. LEE HOTEL LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA Builders of Great Ships To Help Keep America Strong on the Seas NEWPORT NEWS SHIPBUILDING AND DRY DOCK COMPANY Newport News, Virginia FORREST COILE AND ASSOCIATES ' Congratulations to the Class of ' 61 4 274 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ' 61 A. B. W. TRANSIT COMPANY ALEXANDRIA, VA. Scheduled and Chartered Bus Service KI 9-7800 THE VMI POST EXCHANGE Supports the CADET WELFARE FUND Compliments of CURLES NECK DAIRY Roseneath Rd. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA WAGE 12 9 Sparkling Radio Music — News — Sports n LEESBURG, VIRGINIA Compliments of VIRGINIA MACHINERY AND WELL CO. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA LEVINSON CLOTHING CO. OUTFITTERS FOR MEN 424-426 King Street ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA PHONE KI 9-0829 ;( 275 Insurance Real Estate Property Management L. M. von Schilling, Jr., Agent 5 E. Queen PA 3-65-65 REALTOR Hampton, Va. Member M.L.S. HOPKINS OPTICAL CO. PRESCRIPTION OPTICIANS Hampton Medical Arts Bldg. 3116 Victor Blvd., Hampton, Va. 124 28th Street, Newport News, Va. 327 Main St., Hilton, Newport News, Va. Zenith Hearing Aids Pennant Oil Corporation 3815 Hecoughton Road HAMPTON, VIRGINIA CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1961 FROM JOHNS BROS., INC. STEAMSHIP AGENTS HEATING OILS — COAL NORFOLK, VIRGINIA VINCE THOMAS, ' 43 BILL THOMAS, ' SO-B A Woman ' s World of Fine Food Shopping COLONIAL STORES, INC. Serving Southern Homemakers Since 1901 THE 1961 BOMB CUNIc fc. UNIfORMS af Manufactured by DUTI-DUDS, INC. LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA The Sign of Service TEXACO SUPER SERVICE STATION Dial HO 3-2711 Corner Main and Nelson LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA Pleasing You — Pleases Us • CERAMIC TILE • RESILIENT TILE • MARBLE STONE • ACOUSTICAL TILE | • QUARRY TILE • FORMICA • TERRAZZO • BIRCH CABINETS STANDARD TILE CO., Inc. 623 N. Coalter St. 820 Preston Ave. STAUNTON, VIRGINIA CHARLOTTESVILLE VIRGINIA Dial TU 6-2317 Dial 6-1776 B. F. Parrott Co. INCORPORATED SKILL — RESPONSIBILITY — INTEGRITY General Contractors 811 Boxley Building ROANOKE, VIRGINIA MRSONALIZED, individually ■lark d for each member of your family ■ ® A V CHAP STICK COMPANY Division of Morton Mfg. Corp. LYNCHBURG. VIHGINIA 277 ji ARMFIELD, HARRISON. THOMAS Incorporated = Tell your ' m W INSURANCE s Providei ' s of Insui ' ance in the Northern Virginia Area For Persons of Discretion LEESBURG, VIRGINIA ALEXANDRIA FURNITURE CO. 1004-1006 King St. ALEXANDRIA, VA. J. T. HIRST CO., Inc. LEESBURG, VA. Lumber and Building Supplies PRIVATE AND BUSINESS AVIATION Avoid the Congestion of Washington Nat ' I Land at Leesburg International Airport LEARN TO FLY Aircraft Rental Unicom 3 91 Octane Fuel Lights on Request WHOLESALE RETAIL SHENANDOAH GUNS CUSTOM GUNSMITHING REPAIRING - REBUILDING - RESTOCKING All Types of Shooting Equipment Reloading Supplies BERRYVILLE 574 On Route 7 Six Miles East of Berryville, Va. 4 278 } ESSO STANDARD OIL CO. W. A. WOOD, Agent P. O. BOX 76 VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. PHONE GA 8-3385 SAVE — and Make it a Habit Lynchburg Federal Savings and Loan Association 615 Church Street 1990 Fort Avenue Lynchburg, Va. Compliments of CANADA PRODUCE CO. LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA CHEVROLET CORVETTE CORVAIR See Us For Savings 1824 Williamson Road ROANOKE, VIRGINIA ROANOKE ' S NEWEST and FINEST MOTEL Highways 11 S 220 North COLONIAL HILLS CLUB Roanoke, Va. Dancing Every Saturday Nite 9- 12 P.M. Orchestra Music Always Provided 279 YJ ' CHAS. P. LUNSFORD JAS. J . IZARD 1 W. BOLLING IZARD Ninety Years Continuous Service J. IRVING SLAYDON CHARLES LUNSFORD SONS AND IZARD INSURANCE HAROLD N. HOBACK AND JAMES I, SLAYDON, JR., Associates Colonial-American National Bank Building P. O. Box 2571 Phone 345-1515 ROANOKE, VA. Compliments of A FRIEND J. W. BURRESS, Inc. Construction and Quarry Equipment SALES — SERVICE — RENTALS 1701 SHENANDOAH AVE., N, W. PHONE DI 3-1507 ROANOKE, VIRGINIA Phone PArk 3-5544 WINSTON-SALEM, N. C. Price Filler Machine Mfg. Co. 8 Rorer Ave., S. W. ROANOKE, VA. COMPLIMENTS OF ROANOKE CONCRETE PRODUCTS CO., Inc. ROANOKE, VA. k 280 f COMPLIMENTS OF GARST BROS. DAIRY INC. ROANOKE, VA. J. W. ENOCHS, INC. BUILDERS HOPEWELL, VA. Compliments of T. W. Mayton Transfer Co« 252 E. Bank Street PETERSBURG, VA. Inc. BUILDERS SUPPLY COMPANY OF PETERSBURG. Inc. Everything to Build With PETERSBURG, VIRGINIA PAXTON COMPANY, INC. 100 Hudson Street New York 13, N. Y. Brokers, Importers and Distributors of Fine Foods Complete Trucking and Warehousing Facilities Under Our Ownership and Management — Private Rail Siding. Warehouse Address: 628 West 28th Street New York I, N. Y F. R. PAXTON ' 33, President 4 281 COMPLIMENTS OF FRED J. REYNOLDS LIFE INSURANCE — ANNUITIES 112 McCLANAHAN STREET Phone Diamond 3-1555 ROANOKE, VIRGINIA THE JEFFERSON Richmond ' s Prestige Hotel JAMES M. POWELL. Managing Director RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Compliments of EL RANCHO MOTEL Mr. Mrs. J. V. Elmore Owners — Managers 730 Military Hwy. 13 NORFOLK, VIRGINIA PHONE GA 8-3113 McCOY OIL COMPANY Budget Payment Plan KEROSENE — FUEL OIL F. S. McCOY 17th STREET NEAR PAQFIC VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. TIDEWATER GAS COMPANY Pyrofax Distributors Phone: GA 8-1616 MA 2-4849 OCEANA, VA. Kellam-Eaton Insurance Co. 3113 PACIFIC AVENUE VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA Tel. GA 8-9161 RHODES DRUG STORE WARRENTON, VIRGINIA Compliments of MASON-HAGAN. Inc. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF TAYLOR BROTHERS RICHMOND, VIRGINIA EASTERN ELECTRIC CORP. Caters to Your Kitchen NORFOLK, VIRGINIA Compliments of Norfolk-Portsmouth Alumni Association CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ' 61 From VIRGINIA STEEL COMPANY INCORPORATED RICHMOND, VIRGINIA R. STUART COTTRELL INCORPORATED INSURANCE 18 North Ninth Street RICHMOND 19, VIRGINIA For Nearly Vz Century More People Ride on Goodyear Tires Than Any Other Kind GOODYEAR SERVICE 2831 W. BROAD ST. RICHMOND, VA. SUTTON COMPANY, INC. REALTORS Est. 1879 RICHMOND, VA. WM. THOMPKINS, JR. HOWARD SUTTON, JR. for 25 years We ' ve Made SERVICE The Heart of Our Business BsmcAa SERVICE EMBLEM OF DEPENDABILITY Compliments of VELA ' S BEAUTY SHOPPE 123 W. 34th Street Richmond, Va. BE 3-8581 MRS. W. W. ROWE, Proprietress RES.: EL 8-9223 JOS. H. LUCAS A. I. LUCAS HEATING - PLUMBING Air Conditioning - Sheet Metal Work Milton 8-4665 2114 E. Main St. Richmond, Va. -■1 284 Compliments of PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK OF WARRENTON Complete Banking and Trust Services WARRENTON, VIRGINIA Dr Pepper Dr Pepper Bottling Company 2204 Bedford Avenue LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA Compliments of Nick Baronian ' s HOUSE OF STEAKS A Dining Place of Distinction RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Compliments of MUTUAL FEDERAL Savings and Loan Association of Norfolk p. H. PUSEY 1241 W. BROAD RICHMOND, VA. SALES SERVICE Rolls-Royce - Jaguar - Porsche - MGA Volvo - Austin - Austin-Healy Austin-Healy Sprite - Rambler MOOERS MOTOR CAR CO. 1114 N. Boulevard RICHMOND 30, VA. EL 5-2873 EL 5-5976 J. Kennon Perrin Company GENERAL CONTRACTORS Fifth and Gary Streets RICHMOND 19, VIRGINIA Augusta Stone Corp. Staunton, Virginia Boscobel Granite Corp. Richmond, Virginia Burkeville Stone Corp. Burkeville, Virginia QX7ARRIES Producers of Crushed Stone ' ANY SIZE FOR ANY JOB ' HOME OFFICE P. O. BOX 7218 RICHMOND, VIRGINIA OFFICE: EL 5-2891 NIGHT EL 3-5792 Charlottesville Stone Corp. Charlottesville, Virginia Fairfax Quarries, Inc. Fairfax, Virginia Sunnyside Granite Co., Inc. Richmond, Virginia 286 k- TOM FROST WARRENTON, VIRGINIA FORD MERCURY The Fauquier National Bank of Warrenton Fauquier County ' s Oldest and Largest Bank WARRENTON, VIRGINIA The Plains Branch — View Tree Branch With Trust Department Member F.D.I. C. Laramore Construction Co., Inc. Highway Grading - — Pipe Lines Transit Mixed Concrete DANVILLE, VA. HANKINS JOHANN, Inc. Manufacturers of METAL PRODUCTS Richmond, Virginia Tate Manufacturing Co.. Inc. Industrial Uniforms Service Clothes DANVILLE, VA. A CAREER With A Future! If you like science and mathe- matics, consider engineering for your career! Engineering is the field of today and tomor- row. Progress is fast. New jobs are opening up every day. Plan for a job with a future— plan to be an engineer! VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY OUR CHALLENGE The prosperity and individual free- doms we enjoy today are hard-earned gifts from GUI forefathers and must never be taken for granted. Each new generation must stand on its own feet and preserve these freedoms. The freedoms we enjoy through the American Way have a high price and must be earned over and over. W. Somerset Maughan expresses it this way: If a nation values anything more than freedom, it will lose its freedom; and the irony of it is that if it is comfort or money that it values more, it will lose that, too. 7j t}aJ tc a4ff Power Company 3{ 288 ) WELOME TO MR. JEFFERSON ' S COUNTRY Charlottesville- Albemarle County Motel-Hotel Association Compliments of MARTIN HARDWARE 3910 Richmond Highway ALEXANDRIA, VA. BEST WISHES IMPERIAL RESERVE WINES A Product of DIXIE WINE CO. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Compliments of DANIELS BRICK TILE CO. Inc. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Compliments of CROZET. Inc. 1617 Willow Lawn RICHMOND, VIRGINIA WHEELER BUILDING— COURT SQUARE IX Sm iiiiaiiiiii ' «w ' Bp ' ' g| y WRITE lui liL( C iiilc iK Liul r.ii.ihiiits ol C il SuIhu I) in V Coinun Hdiiils in til si es ami pi lie langc ' s. Also Motels— Hotels— Biisi- iiess Industrial Pio|jerties. ■e Reserve Motel-Hotel anil Club Aieoninioilalions IROY WHEELERI REALTY COMPANYI charlottesville-virginiaI r- 401 EAST HIGH STREET- PHONi 2-8131 —Tffgr ' ■i{ 289 ji RICHMOND DRY GOODS CO. Inc. 23 South 7th St. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA K. T. WEAKLEY SERVICE STATION 329 Warsaw Place Culpeper, Va. Phone VaUey 5-9162 SOUTHERN STATES — GAS — OILS — GREASES SHELL OILS 5, GREASES HOOD TIRE TUBES Compliments of BANK OF HAMPTON ROADS NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA MEET ME AT KABIN ON A KORNER Bryans Road, Maryland RESTAURANT AND BAR BUCKINGHAM-VIRGINIA SLATE CORPORATION 1103 East Main Street RICHMOND, VIRGINIA HOLLOMAN-BROWN FUNERAL HOME NORFOLK, VIRGINIA Compliments of FARMER ' S BANK OF MATHEWS MATHEWS, VIRGINIA MEMBER FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM MEMBER F.D.I. C. THOMAS F. TIERNAN REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER TOWER BUILDING I4th K St., N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO THE 1961 GRADUATES FIRST NATIONAL BANK NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION COMPLIMENTS OF NICK ' S SEA FOOD PAVILION YORKTOWN, VA. RECOMMENDED BY DUNCAN HINES, AAA No Connection With Any Other Restaurant COMPLIMENTS OF RICK ' S SUPER MARKETS Serving The Penninsula WILLIAMSBURG, GLOUCESTER AND MIDDLESEX IGA FOODLINERS FRONT ROYAL, VIRGINIA MARSHALL, VIRGINIA ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA 435 S. WASHINGTON JOHN TRUMBO, ' 48 4 291 Serving Industry Since 1919 C. E. THURSTON SONS INCORPORATED Industrial, Marine and Contractors Supplies Insulation and Refractory Contractors RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Phone BE 3-6958 NORFOLK, VIRGINIA 850 Tidewater Drive Phone MA 7-7751 ROANOKE, VIRGINIA Phone DI 3-6836 Enjoy Gordon ' s Regular. Onion-Garlic or Bar B-Q flavored chips! Try Riplets, too! Compliments of CHANCELLOR HOSIERY MILLS, Inc. 1110 Moss Street READING, PA. 292 } Compliments of THE SHENANDOAH LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY Represented On Campus by J. M. B. LEWIS, III V.M.I. - ' 54 Quality Sii OFFICIAL JEWELERS TO THE CLASSES OF 1956- 1957- 1958- 1959 I960- I96I - 1962 STUDIOS and PLANTS Owatonna, Minnesota Hannibal, Missouri Santa Barbara, California Princeton, Illinois Shelbyville, Tennessee DANIEL C. GAINEY Chairman of the Board CHARLEY MOTT Representative 4 293 Compliments of AMBASSADOR HOTEL WASHINGTON, D. C. FAST SERVICE LAUNDRY CLEANING 687 Brdndon Road Across from the Radio Towers DIAL DI 4-1648 ROANOKE, VIRGINIA BYRAM ' S RESTAURANT Elgin 9-4651 3215 West Broad St. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA The All-Family Drink Ask for a 7-Up Float COMPLIMENTS OF THE CANDLELITE ROANOKE, VA. CLUB DOOLEY ' S FLORIST, INC. Main Street at Seventh LYNCHBURG VIRGINIA Dial VI 5-2338 GAINES BRUIN AGENCY INSURANCE FOR HOMES - AUTO - BUSINESS 200 South Pitt Street Telephone: KI 9-0914 ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA 4 294 Augusta Military Academy Fort Defiance, Va. The Fi-iendly School Distinguished ROTC School for boys. Junior and senior schools. Prepares for Colleges and Universities. All athletics. 1,400 acres of land. Tuition $1,300.00. For catalogue address Gen. C. S. Roller, Jr., Fort Defiance, Virginia. Blake Bane Incorporated Real Estate RICHMOND, VIRGINIA FROM THE HEART OF VIRGINIA TO THE FEET OF THE NATION THESE FAMOUS BRANDS — NATURAL BRIDGE NATURALETTES MIRACLE TREAD MIRACLETTES A G Shoes for Men A G JR. Shoes lor Boys FASHION CRAFT BOB SMART BOB SMART, JR. BILLIKEN KLYAKS LION BRAND Craddock-Terry Shoe Corporation Lynchburg, Virginia Manufacturers of QUALITY FOOTWEAR FOR MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN FOR OVER 70 YEARS 295 ]i Mundy Motor Lines GENERAL OFFICES ROANOKE, VIRGINIA Compliments of 603 W. Grace St. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA ' Upholding the Traditions of the South ' E. B. BOYNTON W. M. JOHNSON W. E. ROYALL J. F. WILSON, JR. T. R. LEACHMAN I. R. BOOTON WILEY WILSON CONSULTING ENGINEERS 620 Court Street 711 W. Main Street Lynchburg, Va. Richmond, Va. Reports, Plans and Supervision Electric Power Plants, Incinerators Sewerage and Sewage Disposal Waterworks, Street Paving Airport, Recreation Facilities Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Valuation and Appraisal WITH BEST WISHES ITT Components Division International Telephone Telegraph Electronic Tube Plant Roanoke, Virginia I. W. BAYLY SON. Inc. 1001 Filbert Street PHILADELPHIA 7, PA. WE ' RE BUILDING WITH LYNCHBURG First National ' s new main office in down- town Lynchburg will soon be complete. We invite you to visit us, and welcome the oppor- tunity to serve you. FIRST NATIONAL Trust Savings Bank 296 p WALDO PAINT AND SUPPLY CORP. 624 Crawford St. — Downtown Phone EX 7-6200 610 Airline Blvd.- -At Mid-City Phone EX 7-7631 PORTSMOUTH VIRGINIA OVERNITE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY HOME OFFICE RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Safety Dependability J. R. FORD COMPANY Incorporated P. O. Drawer 1179 Nineteenth Street at Fillmore LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA GENERAL CONTRACTORS AND PAVING ENGINEERS - i 297 jt- e Wf i e 46- eJ GRADUATION INSIGNIA SET S= =a) CAP DEVICE N. S. MEYER, Inc. Founded 1868 NEW YORK, N. Y. MANUFACTURERS OF INSIGNIA AND UNIFORM EQUIPMENT COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND BENSON-PHILLIPS CO Inc. 3100 Virginia Avenue NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA Serving the Virginia Peninsula ' s Building and Fuel needs since I89I THE 1961 BOMB 298 THE J. oAPER MANUFACTURING CO. ' ' ' ' ' ' ■ PAPER SACKS „.„ PAPER • ' rAp ' eR t ' ' b ot.no paper • Compliments of ROCKBRIDGE NATIONAL BANK Member FDIC PLANT LOCATIONS Richmond. Virginia Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina Middletown, Ohio Walden, New York COMPLIMENTS OF HOTEL AMBASSADOR 14th U STREET, N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. 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 QUALITY SERVICE ROANOKi il; ♦ S  ? p Mil 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 Compliments of VIRGINIA ASPHALT PAVING COMPANY INCORPORATED ROANOKE, VIRGINIA HEADQUARTERS FOR PAINT AND SPRAY EQUIPMENT IN NORFOLK ROUNTREE ' S PAINT, Inc. 2109 Granby Street NORFOLK 17, VA. Phone MA 5-3623 4 300 jst- Compliments of The Huger Davidson Sales Co., Inc. Congratulations to the Class of ' 61 BOTTLED GAS COMPANY Lexington, Virginia Blue Ridge Hardware and Supply Co., Inc. INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTORS BRANCHES; Martinsville. Va., Lenoir, N. C, Bassett, Va. MAIN OFFICE AND WAREHOUSE: BASSETT, VIRGINIA FIRST FEDERAL Savings and Loan Association SAVINGS ACCOUNTS HOME LOANS Roanoke, Virginia ROANOKER MOTOR LODGE MR. AND MRS. A. L. CRISP AAA and Quality Courts Member On U. S. ROUTES 1 1 AND 220 ' •4 Mile South of Hollins College Phone EMpire 6-0345 Roanoke, Va. { 301 ); • ROCKYDALE QUARRIES CORPORATION Crushed Stone — Agricultural Lime Limestone Sand NOW SERVING ROANOKE LYNCHBURG In Richmond, Virginia . . . The Place to Dine is JULIAN RESTAURANT — Opposite Broad Street Station — 2529 West Broad Street Richmond, Virginia Telephone EL 9-0605 Compliments of RHODES DRUG COMPANY 104 West Boscawen Street WINCHESTER, VA. HEAT FLAME BOTTLED GAS CORP. of Virginia Richmond - Petersburg - Charlottesville Suffolk - Fredericksburg Culpeper Western Virginia ' s Most Widely Read Newspapers . . . THE ROANOKE TIMES Mornings and Sundays Each Weekday Afternoon LUCK QUARRIES Producers of Crushed Stone ANY SIZ E FOR ANY JOB HOME OFFICE P. O. BOX 7218, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Office: EL 5-2891 — Night EL 3-5792 Augusta Stone Corp. Staunton, Va, Boscobel Granite Corp. Richmond, Va. Burkeville Stone Corp. Burkeville, Va. Charlottesville Stone Corp. Charlottesville, Va. Fairfax Quarries, Inc. Fairfax, Va. Sunnyside Granite Co.. Inc. Richmond, Va. CHEWNING WILMER. Inc. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS AND ENGINEERS 1100 Hull Street RICHMOND, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND EASTERN ELECTRIC COMPANY ELECTRICAL — RADIO — TV V holesale LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA THE FIRST NATIONAL FARMER ' S BANK of WYTHEVILLE, VIRGINIA Member F.D.T.C. SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA ENTERPRISE HUB OF SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA Wytheville, Virginia KINCER MILLER HARDWARE CO. GREYHOUND CAFETERIA BARNETT ' S FUNERAL HOME WYTHEVILLE, VIRGINIA Compliments of GENE RUSSELL, Florist 3600 Kecoughtan Road HAMPTON, VIRGINIA Phone: PArk 3-3385 Elms Motel Dining Room THE FINEST In Good Food and Lodging U. S. II South of Winchester, Virginia Distributed by KOMAN BROTHERS WINCHESTER, VA. Compliments of HOLIDAY INN featuring Charcoal Hearth Restaurant U. S. Highway 1 1 South, Winchester, Virginia Compliments of SAMUEL R. ROSE. JR. COMPLETE INSURANCE SERVICE Mutual Building RICHMOND, VIRGINIA BEST WISHES DYER AND HALBERSTADT ORTHO-VENT Factory Outlet Shoe Store Incorporated SPRING-STEP CUSHION The Most Comfortable Shoe in America SALEM, VIRGINIA VISIT THE CAMBRIDGE SHOP at JOHN NORMAN 505 South Jefferson Street ROANOKE, VIRGINIA UNCLE TOM ' S BARBECUE Just Good Food 2926 Franklin Road ROANOKE, VIRGINIA CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES OF 1961 MARSTELLER CORPORATION Quality Products Since U ROANOKE, VIRGINIA Compliments of MONTGOMERY HARDWARE Main Street ROCKY MOUNT, VIRGINIA Compliments of THOMAS LTD. Traditionally Fine Clothes LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA 4 304 LYRIC THEATRE Home of Art and Foreign Films LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA Compliments of WOODSON PONTIAC ROANOKE, VIRGINIA PONTIAC TEMPEST W. D. CAMPBELL AND SON INSURANCE Lynchburg, Va. LOCAL CLAIM, ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION SERVICE Telephone 5-2541 BOXLEY QUARRIES :RUSHED LIMESTONE CRUSHED GRANITE for ioacl Building — Railroad Ballast — Concrete - Furnace Flux Filler Slone - Agslone -- Limestone Sand W. W. BOXLEY COMPANY 711 BOXLEY BUILDING, ROANOKE, VA. Seven Plants Located on N. W. and A. C. L. Railroads ;lue Ridge, Va. Bluefield, Va. Lynchburg, Va. Skippers, Va. ivlaiimsville, Va. Pounding Mill, Va. Roanoke, Va. THE 1961 BOMB Compliments of CONNER PRODUCE COMPANY INCORPORATED LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA 305 ! CLOVER CREAMERY COMPANY INCORPORATED Manufacturers of MILK ICE CREAM BUTTER PASTEURIZED PRODUCTS BLOCK OR CRUSHED ICE LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA Dial HO 3-3126 COMPLIMENTS LOCHER SILICA CORPORATION GLASGOW, VIRGINIA STANLEY WARNER ' S STATE THEATRE Lexington, Virginia Congratulations Class of ' 61 RILEY ' S RESTAURANT 13 Franklin Road Roanoke, Virginia { 306 } MILAN BROS. 106 South Jefferson Street ROANOKE, VA. Southwest Virginia ' s Most Exclusive Pipe and Tobacco Shop PIPES KAYWOODIE - HERITAGE - DUNHILL - B.B.B MEERSCHAUMS TOBACCOS IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC Compliments of ' VALLEY BLOX Box 432 Harrisonburg, Va. Medical Service Drug Stores PHARMACISTS RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Six Retail Locations RIVERSIDE - 4904 Forest Hil! Ave. PIKE - 2401 Petersburg Pike AMPTHILL - 4624 Petersburg Pike HILLSIDE - 1603 Ninth Street Road PINE DELL - 8223 W. Broad Street SOUTHAMPTON ■ Stratford Hills Complete Retail Drug and Prescription Service FREE DELIVERY VIRGINIA DAIRY Since J 920 THE HOME OF BETTER MILK! 1810-16 West Main Street Richmond Virginia THE 1961 BOMB =•[ 307 }■ Compliments of THE RICHARDSONS Virginia Beach, Virginia CONCRETE PIPE AND PRODUCTS CO., Inc. p. O. Box 1223 Richmond, Virginia PLANTS IN RICHMOND : LYNCHBURG : PETE RSBURG MAPLE-ROCK DISTRIBUTORS, Inc. Seahest Dairy Products LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA Dial HO 3-2168 Compliments of A FRIEND Compliments of A FRIEND Lynchburg National Bank Trust Co. Box 700 Lynchburg, Va. COLLEGE EDUCATIONS ASSURED Compliments of OWENS, MINOR BODEKER, Inc. WHOLESALE DRUGS Richmond, Virginia SUNBEAM HILLMAN SAAB VIRGINIA IMPORTS, Inc. CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. Authorized Dealer for SAAB and ROOTES Line Telephone 39171 Compliments of Friends of ROCKY MOUNT, VIRGINIA HARRISON LYNCH RUSSELL DAVIS MONK DAVIS ANDREW DAVIS GEORGE COOPER BILL COOPER BOBBY COOPER A. MINTER PATTERSON 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) O 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 • NEW ICE SKATING RINK— open November-March Adjacent to Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway 310 )• Augusta Military Academy Fort Defiance, Virginia ' The Friendly School Distinguished ROTC School for boys. Junior and senior schools. Prepares for Colleges and Universities. All athletics. 1400 acres of land. Tuition $1300.00. For catalog address Gen. C. S. Roller, Jr., Fort Defiance, Virginia. Home Beneficial Life Insurance Company Incorporated RICHMOND • VIRGINIA -! 311 ); - QUALITY PRODUCTS SINCE 1897 Meeting a variety of residential, mass housing and industry nejjs, Miiler Manufacturing Company supplies a complete range of lumber and millwork components, furniture, bottle boxes, fie d crates, corrugated fiber slrlpping containers and grade A residential home packages . . . complete to the last detail. Call Miller first where alumni will serve you better! CLIFFORD MILLER, IR., ' 28, President LEWIS N. MILLER, ' 32, Vice President-Treasure MILLWORK-LUMBER DIVISION Residential Mass Housing Industrial Construction FURNITURE DIVISION Dormitory, Institutional Point of Purchase Displays WOODEN BOX DIVISION Bottle Boxes Field Crates HERITAGE HOMES DIVISION A Complete Manufactured Home THOMAS G. WINSTON. ' 45 RONALD L. GAULT, E. G. FERGUSON, ' 55 MILLER MANUFACTURING COMPANY, Inc. 7th and STCCKTON STS., RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 232-4551 MILLER CONTAINER CORPORATION KYLE AVE. AND HOLLINS RD., ROANOKE, VA. 344-3227 Corrugated Fiber Shipping Containers WM. M. NOFTSINGER, ' 49-B, Secretary m4HP Lane Sweetheart chests, tables, bedroom and dining room furniture. Congratulations VMI Graduates THE LANE COMPANY, Inc., Altavista, Va. Lane There ' s only one way to grow... when you ' re young! WITH PEOPLE— and places, too— the young- ster years are the growing-up years. Bigger, stronger . . .up, up, UP! So, when you analyze the growth characteristics of an area to deter- mine its opportunities, be sure to count the candles on its birthday cake. Is the region older, settled down, set in its ways? Or is it young, vital, alive . . . bursting with the get-up- and-go of the growing-up years? V.M.I, graduates will find this kind of oppor- tunity-land in the modern, fast-growing South, which today is still in the exciting youngster stage of its development. Proof? A recent U.S. Department of Commerce report shows the South in the last decade surpassing the national rate-of-growth average in 29 of the 34 major fields of business activity covered. Stay South for an exciting, rewarding future. SOUTHERN RAILWAY SYSTE WASHINGTON, D C The Soiiilwni Serves the South [ 313 15=- Compliments of WINCHESTER EVENING STAR Kent Street Winchester, Va. Compliments of TEXACO SUPER SERVICE STATION Main Nelson Streets LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA AN INVESTMENT IN GOOD APPEARANCES UitchelT • ' • ' • ' ■CLOTHING- ' - ' 28 W. Church Avenue ROANOKE, VIRGINIA Compliments of CAVEDO ' S DRUG STORE 2528 Floyd Avenue RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Compliments of ROBINSON COLD STORAGE COMPANY WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA MAKE A WOMAN HAPPY They just can ' t feel well-dressed unless you are. She sees you as a complement to her- self. Webb-Whitaker Co., Inc. 3 Main Street Lynchburg, Virginia Compliments of McLEAN AUTO SUPPLY 2202 Llewellyn Ave. NORFOLK, VIRGINIA THE 1961 BOMB 4 314 is. SHOOTING FOR THE MOON Gleaming rockets zooming into space foretell a new era in man ' s quest for knowledge. Shooting for the moon used to mean attempting the impossible . . . but now, with inter- planetary flight just around the corner, new horizons and new challenges face us all. Where shall we set our goals? The rocket ' s flight through space is guided by men. R sets no goals ... it recognizes no challenges. Man is the controlling factor. No matter what our calling in life, each of us can shoot for the moon in establishing our goals and then accomphsh them with the solid fuel of determination. In our personal quest for new horizons, our thrust must come from within . . . from a willingness to accept challenge . . . and a determination to win. In the space age, as in ages past, there will be no formula more potent than the power of the individual. GENERAL ELECTRIC INDUSTRY CONTROL DEPARTMENT ROANOKE, VIRGINIA PENDLETON CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION WYTHEVILLE. VIRGINIA [ 315 JOmaangBBBUs REGISTERED JEWELER— AMERICAN GEM SOCIETY Among the many VMI men who have purchased their engagement rings here, Bowen ' s has a reputation for diamonds of exceptional beauty and sound value. Each flawless stone has its own Pedigree — its registration certificate in the American Gem Society. Charge Accounts for Keydets? Of course! Bowen Jewelry Co., Inc. 9TH AND MAIN LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS OF BLUE RIDGE MOTORS Roanoke, Virginia Compliments of The Equitable Life Assurance Society of The U. S. J. SMITH FEREBEE, Agency Manager JOHN PASCO, JR., C.L.U., District Manager The Equitable Building 409 East Main Street Richmond, Virginia THE 1961 BOMB LONE JACK LIMESTONE CO., Inc. SALES OFFICE: 606 PEOPLE ' S NAT ' L. BANK BLDG. LYNCHBURG, VA. 4 316 )■ - J. Ed. Deaver Sons, Inc. FINE MEN ' S CLOTHING Phone HO 3-23 U Lexington, Va. Barracks Representative BEN LYNCH, ' 61 REDWOOD RESTAURANT HOME-COOKED MEALS SANDWICHES - MEALS - CURB SERVICE 1 Mile North of Lexington Hiway No. 11 Highway Engineering Offers Rich Rewards to Young Men. in CONTRACT CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL PRODUCTION EOUIPMENT DISTRIBUTION BE A HIGHWAY ENGINEER Virginia Road Builders Association Richmond, Virginia FOR THE BEST IN DINNERS MEET YOUR FRIENDS AT The Southern Inn Lexington, Virginia Picnics Prepared On Request Quick Take-Out • GENUINE ITALIAN SPAGHETTI STEAKS — FRESH SEA FOOD MORGAN BROS. BAG CO. , Inc. p. O. BOX 685 RICHMOND 6, VA. | 317 jo ENGRAVING COMPANY ROANOKE, VIRGINIA artists • engravers • designers % of fine school and college yearbooks 4 318 ' School Publications The many high awards won by school and college pub- lications produced by us is the result of many years ' specialization based on a comprehensive knowledge of art, design, layout and publication trends. A modern plant, operated by highly efficient craftsmen in every department and method of printing and bind- ing provides a quality and distinctiveness that is unsurpassed. Since 1883 The STONE PRINTING and Manufacturing Company 116-132 North Jefferson Street - Roanoke, Virginia 319 } The staff of the 1961 Bomb wishes to express apiireciation to all those who have helped to make this publiealidii possible. Especially, we would like to thank Lieutenant Colonel Alexander II. Morrison who has devoted so much of his time to seeing that things wei-e done well and offering his valuable advice. We hope you have enjoyed it, and will continue to do so. Donald iM. Wilkinsou, Jr. lulitor A i •S