Virginia Military Institute - Bomb Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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First How: K. X. Liiieweaver, III, P. J. Ippolito, T. C. Chilcoli-. Second Row: T. J. Snyder, J. A. Miller, Jr., R. B. Stocks, J, J. White. Third Row: P. E. Brunei, R. L. Clark, .1. D. Sterrett, III, W. C. Cowardin, .Ir., J. H. Storm, .1. P. Yurachek. Fourth Row: N. A. Skinrood, Jr., J. Bunting, III, R. R. Haldwin, W. E. Vitk. WHO ' S WHO IN 1963 The idea of creating one iiatioiuil ha.si,s of recog- nition for college student.s that would be democratic and devoid of dues, initiation fees, and other co.sts to the students was conceived more than a quarter of a century ago with the publication of the first Who ' s Who Among Students in America?} Unii ersities and Col- leges. Endorsement b,y colleges and universities across the nation encouraged the venture, and the 1963 publication marks the Otii annual edition of the directory of distinguished students. For the Institute ' s 1963 representatives to ' ■ Yho s Who Among Students, a faculty-staff selection com- mittee reached out its collective hand and tapped the shoulders of ' ■21 first classmen whose cadet records reflect all-round excellence in all phases of VMI life. The yyil contingent is large enough to provide a compli- mentary representation from the Corps, yet small enough to confine nominations to an exceptional group of students. In selecting the nominees from the Institute, con- sideration was given each cadet ' s scholarship achieve- ment, his participation and leadership in extracur- ricular activities, and his general military record as a member of the Corps of Cadets. John Rudolph Amos, Goochland, irginia Robert R. Baldwin, West Orange, New Jersey Pierre E. Brunei, Greenwich, Connecticut Josiah Bunting, III, Litchfield, Connecticut Ted Clark Chilcote, Tyler, Texas Robert L. Clark, Bethesda, Maryland William C. Cowardin, Jr., Newport News, Virginia William G. Crisp, Staunton, Virginia Peter J. Ippolito, Rockaway, New Jersey Robert N. Lineweaver, III, Staunton, Mrginia John Paul Yurachek, Joseph A. Miller, Jr., West Pittston, Pennsylvania Norman A. Skinrood, Jr., Arlington. Virginia Thomas J. Snyder, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Ricliai ' d L. Spessard, Danville, Virginia John Douglas Sterrett, III, Wytheville, Virginia Robert Bunce Stocks, Vernon, Connecticut John H. Storm, Columbus, Ohio Robert C. Troxler, Jacksonville. Florida William E. Vick. Cape Charles, Virginia John James White. Rockford, Illinois Richmond, iraiinia

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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

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DISTINGUISHED MILITARY STUDENTS The Departments of the Army and Air Force tlesignate, upon recommendations of the respective Professors of Military and Air Sciences, a limited num- ber of ROTC cadets as Distinguished Military or Distinguished Air Science Students. This coveted honor is usually the resultant of a culmination of out- standing records of academic performance, leadership in the Corps, deportment, and performance at ROTC summer camp. Those receiving the designation are eligible for regular commissions, if desired. The ciuota of Distinguished Military and Air Science Students is somewhat higher at the VMI than at most other colleges because of the essentially militarj- character of student life. Temporary designation of DMS or DAS is effected late in the second class year, with final confirmation contingent upon performance at summer camp as indicated by relative high stand among peers and by recommendation of the cam]) commander. First How: Capt. J. F. Bicecker, Cupt. R. F. Dalev, ( ' apt. W. M. Stokes, III, Lt. C. A. Mallnrv, I.t. Col. H. S. Head, Lt. Col. K. M. Stewart, Maj. H. J. Simpson, I.t. Col. .1. G. Sinitli, Lt. Col. C. K. Robbs, Lt. Col. H. K. Bilveu, .Maj. R. . . Xorvell, Capt. R. W. Satterlee, Capt. J. F. Williford. Second lime: Capt. R. L. Drudik, F. D. Drake, R. I). Marchant, J. D. Sterrett, III, II. I. Reynolds, K. ' SI. .lordaii, .1. .1. Lacy, .Tr., J. A. Miller, Jr., J. .1. Wliite, R. O. Modarelli, .1. M. .Ana.stas. Third Row: J. M. Taft, R. L. Clark, X. . Skinrood, Jr., R. B. Stocks, R. M. Frasche, (i. W. Laiiahaii, P. J. Ippolitc, L. K. Fuscaldo, E. J. Fygi, D. E. Way, L. R. Jennings, M. L. Caldwell, Jr., L. A. Hancock, L. V. Bevins, C. G. Peckliam. Fourth lioio: D. J. A. Ogle, D. A. Gootee, J. H. Storm, C. Y. Talbott, W. G. Crisp, C. A. Loop, Jr., R. L. McMahon, D. L. McKee, D. M. Glantz, J. A. Mills, III, R. N. Lineweaver, K. R. Recder, W. W. Scott, II. A. Whisenant, Jr., J. C. Liberti, C. H. Watson, III, G. N. Savage, III, P. W. Holtry, G. C. Eifried. J. M. Wliite, .Ir., J. D. Taylor. Fifth Row: J. M. (irav, J. A. (Iriffin, R. E. Strauss, .Ir., R. C, Troxler, G. M, Atkins, Jr.. . . K. Iloltrv, C. l. Walton, W. A. Wells, W. L. O ' Hern, Jr., R. F. WanI, I{. R, Balrlwin, R. L. Spessard, J. C. Bennett. J. F. Reid, C. V. Ilinkle.