Virginia Military Institute - Bomb Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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Major General George R. E. Shell presents the first ring to Class President J. K. Amu III, Historian, participate in the presentation ceremony. J. II. Macrae, Vice-Presirlent, and (•. N. RING FIGURE Few persons outside of the ' ] II can appreciate the significance and unique quahtj ' of the class ring as a symbol of the Institute and a mark of personal achieve- ment. The privilege of wearing it, earned through toil and integrity, is jealously guarded, for the ring is a visible badge of the trials and successes of a class. Therefore, one of the highest points in the life of a ViNll cadet occurs at the moment in which he receives his class ring. For the Class of lOfiH, that moment is now history. Much hard work went into making that momentous occasion possible, hard work that began well over a year before the Ring Figure itself. In the winter of their third class year, the Class of 1963 began to prepare for their Ring Figure by dele- gating the responsibility of designing the ring to a select committee, headed by the able Cliff Miller, Chair- man. After much deliberation and hard work, a striking design was choseu, and the Class was asked to select the stone which would best enhance the unique design which featured the Battle of Xew Market and Stone- wall Jackson. Civil war raged over the third stoop for several weeks with roommates not speaking to one another until, finally, a striking blue-green zircon was selected for the ring. The planning and organization for the Ring Figure weekend was placed in the hands of the Ring Figure Committee, headed by Paul Quinter. Other members of tJie committee were Ted Chilcote, who edited the Ring Figure Magazine, Rick Traugott, Tony Hancock, Tommy Rountree, Johnny Mills, Roy Evans, Gary Hermon, Bob Troxler, and Lenny Fuscaldo. These were the men who laid the groundwork for the long awaited weekend, a weekend which will always remain a cherished memorv for the Class of 1963. r. Jr.. after the cuniiilotion nf the Kim; Fiirnre

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James Autcher Griffin President At the on l of its second year of existence, the Rat Disciphnary Conunittee has trnly made a clean break from its ])redecessor, the old Officers of the Guard Association. This year ' s RDC followed in the footsteps of last year ' s Committee in that the meetings are of a more formal nature, and penalties are graduated according to tiie nature of the offense. The purpose, as the title implies, is to discipline Rats that have committed violations of any of the Rat Restric- tions. Some examples of these regulations are: to keep one ' s person and his room neat and clean in appearance at all times and to remain orderly and quiet while in his rooms. Other restrictions require Rats to l earn all school songs and yells, plus a myriad of facts pertaining to the history of the Institute. Many of the rules are designed to instill some measure of self-discipline and respect for duly constituted authority in the New Cadet. Some of the rules, however, are designed for the convenience of upper-classmen, for example: a Rat shall not visit the barber shop on days when insjjection in ranks is held. The committee is made up of seven elected company representatives, one frcin each coinpaTiy, plus a chairman who is also a member of the (General Committee. Any upper- classman has the authority to send the Rat-deviate to the Committee, where he will receive, if warranted, penalty tours and confinement. RAT DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE FrnnI ru„ . I!, i;. ,„ ,„c, ,Ir., 1). K. lVrkin , Jr., I- ' . I). I)r;ikr, II. I.anipk ' v, Jr. Second row: W. W. Custer, J. A. GrilKn, C. F. McBri.le, U. K. l?Mlclwiii. —

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.ILIL IL l -Li H =gB!B iM The festivities started on Wednesday, 23 November, with a cheer rally, followed by a torchlight parade. Spirits were high the next day as the entire Corps departed for tiie annual Turkey Day game with the then vaunted VPI. Heavy rain failed to daunt the fighting Keydets as they pushed the Hokies up and down the field, and ' 63 ' s Ring Figure weekend was off to a great start. RING FIGURE Covington, heading Tommy Dorsey ' s old band, highlighted the evening; and, at exactly nine o ' clock, Rudy Amos, the Class President, led the Class of 1963 onto the floor to receive their rings and the famed .SSOO kiss from their dates. After the Figure dance, the Class moved on to their own private party at the Moose Lodge which lasted until the wee- small hours of the morning. Amazingly enough, Saturday morning found all the cadets back in class, eagerly searching for knowledge, while their dates slept through to lunch. lany members of the Class took weekends following dinner on Saturday and set off with their dates to all parts of the state. Others, however, remained for the Saturday night dance, followed by another early morning party. In any event, sadly enough for the Class, Sunday brought an end to the Class ' Figure Weekend, and experience which will cert:ainlv be remembered for a lifetime. After the game, the Class set off for their cocktail party which was followed by a dinner and informal dance, all organized by Tony Hancock. Late that night, the wined and dined cadets returned to Lexington with their dates. Friday night, the Class and their dates enjoyed a buffet supper at Crozet Hall, after which they all proceeded to ' 94 Hall where they rehear.sed the ceremony. Warren