Virginia Military Institute - Bomb Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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J J -f- NOMINATIONS FOR GRADUATION IN 1963 The warm, still, June air in Cocke ' 9-t Hall is stirred as parents and friends take their places. Those in the under three classes, those who are inheriting a legacy, file in as the ceremonial strains emit from the balcony above. Then comes the class whose mem- bers are spending their last hour as cadets. Next comes the pro- cession of the faculty and staff and the Superintendent ' s Party. The stage assumes the posture of outstanding men. The once sultry air is now life-charged with the latent emotion which always precedes an anticipated event. Gradually and spontaneously, the atmosphere combusts with emotion that is overt, for the time is now. Yet it is so simple: A handshake and the receipt of a scrip- tured skin and it is over . . . but is it? Will that moment ever be over for those who have known it.

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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.

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HVi JOHN RinoLPH a: ios ■Rudy Goochland, Virginia History, Air Forc ' O — Private 4, Corporal 3, -i. Lieu- tenant 1; State Cadet; Conrair Award; Air Force Time.i Award: Who ' s Who in American Colleges and I ' nirersities: Class President 4, 3, i, 1; GC President 1, Meinlier 4. 3, i: EC President 1. Member 4, 3, ' 2i Monofiram Varsitv Foothall 1, 1: Monogram Var- sity Basehall -2, 1: Varsity Football 3, i, 1; Rat Football; Varsity Baseball 3. -2, 1; Rat Baseball; Class Insurance; Ring Figure; Armed Forces Club i; Monogram Club -2, 1; Intramural Softball 2. In Rudy Amos, the Class of ' 63 found a compe- tent, intelligent, and likeable leader. A native of Goochland, Virginia, he brought to the VMI an open mind, a pleasiint smile, a polished personality, and an iron-clad character. His motto could be (in the words of Davy Crockett), ' Be sure you ' re right, then go ahead. Rudy never hesitated when he knew what should be done. Never one-sided, he has made his mark in almost every phase of the VMI life. No other member of the Corps can count so many men as his friends. In the classroom, Rud.v did well, but might have done better had it not been for a certain Madison lass who occupied an inordinate amount of his thinking time. Judy is worth thinking about, though, we must admit. No better man could have joined us in spending our first class year in the fishbowl. NORMAN ARVID SKINROOl), .IR. Norm Arlington, Virginia Ci il Engineering, Artillery — Private 4, Corporal 3, 2, Captain, Commanding Echo Company 1; Who ' s Who Among Students in American Univer- sities and Colleges; Distinguished Military Student; Vice-President Class of 1963; Vice-President Gen- eral and Executive Committees: Wrestling 4; Bo.MB staff 1; ASCE 4, 3, -2, 1: Armed Forces Club 4, 3; Intramurals 4, 3, 2, 1; Yankee Club, 4, 3, 2, 1; Northern Virginia Club 4. 3, 2. 1: Firefighter 3. Norm proved that anyone can get ahead at the MI. How else could he have acquired the record he has. ' Life with him has been one frantic misadventure after another. From parties to section ranks, he has kept everyone guessing. Being a honcho. Norm has had to project the proper image to the troops and has set an example that most first class privates of the Old Corps tradition would admire. Besides being a constant source of embarrass- ment to the less well-liked zebras, Norm has always been one of the troops. His willingness to help others, especially when the chips are down, has made him one of the most respected men in our Cla.ss and in the Corps. Norm is undecided about his time after gradua- tion, but no matter what he does, the VMI will be giving up one of its best — a sincere, responsilile, heads-up guy. GEORGE N. SAVAGE III BO I)an ille, Virginia Chemistry, Infantry — Private 4, Corporal 3, 2, Lieutenant, Battalion S-1, 1 ; Distinguished Military Student 1; Historian Class of 1963; Executive Com- mittee 3, 2, 1 ; General Committee 3, ' 2, 1 ; Floor Committee 3, 2; Hop Conmiittee 1 ; . . C. S. 3, 2, 1 ; Rat Football; Rat Track. Bo came to the VMI in tlie fall of 1959 from Danville, Virginia. He brought with him a smile tliat never left him for four years. The Rat Year saw Bo taking the Institute by storm. He played quarterback on the Rat Football Team and in the spring was a high jumper on the Track Team. Finals brought Bo his biggest honor of his Rat year when he was elected Historian of the Class of 1963. The second class year saw Bo busily at work in the Butcher ' s Lab, as well as attending to his duties as a staff corporal, all the while planning for a big Ring Figure and handling a large volume of mail from female members of his fan club. The first class year saw Bo in many positions of leadership. He was a member of the short-lived Imperial Guard, and the Second Battalion S-1. He spent manv hours after Taps in the Kangaroo ' s Den with the G. C. and the E. C. Bo, with his infectious smile and easy going manner, combined with that lucky star that he was born under, will go far in this world. Good luck, brother rat, and don ' t ever forsake your true love. The Army. We ' ll be expecting to see you wearing stars on those shoulders before long. FIRST CLASS