Virginia Military Institute - Bomb Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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1963 BOMB LANCE VINCENT BEVINS Beaver MiDDLEBtJRG, NeW YoRK History, Artillery — Private 4, 2, Corporal 3, i. Regi- mental Serfieaiit Major 1; Distinguished Military Stuiiott: Cadet Staff 3, i, Military Editor 1; Bomb Staff 1; Ring Figure Magazine Staff, Business ]Maiia- ger; Political Science Society i, 10; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, ' 2, 1; IRC 2, 1; Catholic Choir 4, 3, 2, 1: Newman Club 4, 3, -2, 1; Intramurals 4, 3, -i, 1; Yankee Club 4, 3, ' 2, 1. The Beaver has been a pleasant experience! A charter member of the MOB (Moose, Oge, Beaver), this particular Beaver has been damning things for four years, and one might expect him to do the same for many years to come. Though Beaver loves the military life, his attitude toward the same at the VMI has been somewhat incongruous. For instance, he is the only man in Band Company who waited until he was first ranking corporal before he pulled the chain. Beaver has really kept everyone on his toes. The women in Beaver ' s lite have been innu- merable; yet at one time he loved them all, and never for any period under 24 hours. The miniature he bought at Ring Figure is so worn that it could pass for a cigar band. Beaver ' s ability to welcome and accept anyone and his great respect for his country and his fellow man, will make him the best of leaders and a genu- ine source of pride to any man who serves under him, just as he has been to us who have served with him. GEORGE HARDY BLOOD Mung H. MPTON, ' Virginia Electrical Engineering, Artillery — Private 4, Cor- poral 3, 2, Lieutenant 1; Distinguished Militartj Student; AIEE; VMI Commanders 4, 3, 2, 1, leader 1; VMI Combo 3, 2, 1. George came out of the swamps of Tidewater Virginia with two saxophones and orders from home to go to the VMI. He decided that it would sound pretty good to be called an E.E., and George was one of the very select group to make it to the first class year in that department. Still, music was George ' s first love at tlic VML Although he would (ahem) have to lay down on the job once in a while, he was, nevertheless, a mainstay in the VMI Commanders and rose to the exalted position of leader of that group. George also was a star performer in the Band, having been featured in his lifetime as everything from a bassoon virtuoso to a majorette. His musical adoration ranged from J. P. Sousa to Beethoven, but Ray Charles was always first in George ' s Ijook. Mung has gone before us to the better things in life, but not without the best wishes and aff ' ection of the Class of 1963. .rOHN RK HARD BOYDA .rack Carnegie, Pen nsylvan-ia Civil Engineering, Armor — Private 4, 3, 2, ] ; Mono- gram Club 2, 1; Football 4, 3, 2, 1; ASCE: Intra- mural Basketball, Softball 3, 1; Fellowship of Chris- tian Athletes. On 31 August 1959, the boy from the big city re- ported earl.y for football camp. That was the day that Jack started to win friends and influence people for four years at the VMI. Although his manner of speech and actions are quite foreign to most people here. Jack is able to get his point across. His action on the football field is not foreign, as he has been the stalwart of the ' MI line for the past two seasons. .Jack started off as an E. E. but finally saw the light and changed to Civil Engineering. For the past two years, .Jack has shown his drive and desire to learn as he does on the football field. The oody Man has been a rat-daddy for his four years here and has as many friends in the lower three classes as he does in the first class. .lack, at home, is calm, cool, and collected aromid the girls, and at school is more than willing to play the heavy in getting rid of someone ' s girl. All of us will always remember .lack and are assured of his successes ahead. r v

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-i- RICHARD HARE BELSHA Bugs Norfolk, Virginia Electrical Kngiiieeriiig, Artillery — Private 4, 3, Corporal -2, Sergeant 1; Hop and Floor Committee ' 2, 1 ; AIEE -2, 1 ; Armed Forces Club 4, 3, -2, 1 ; Intra- mural Football. Swimming 4. 3; Tidewater Club 4, 3, ' 2, 1: Artillery Salute Detail ' 2, 1. The taxi canie to a halt in front of Jackson Arch, and Rick Belsha stepped out to begin his cadetship. He kissed otf the last mundane pleasure, wiped ott the mud, and was quickly grabbed by the anxious cadre. Several months later, after several OGA and GC sessions. Rick decided this was not the place for him. He started doing the studying necessary to enable him to have some weekends back in the swamp s. Countless weekends and a succession of girls and parties have tried to keep his mind from the values the VMI offers, but the Belch is not one to shun rank and academic demands. He has managed to be a high-ranking sergeant and a talented electrical engineer. . t last, graduation is here, and Rick hopes to return to the swamps and surf again. We always remember him as one who did more than enough for our class, not jii.it enough. CHARLES DODSOX BENNETT, .IR. Buddy D. NVILLE, VlRGINU History. .Vir Force— Private 4, 3, -2, 1; IRC 3; Political Science 2, 1; Cdee Club 1: Iritraniurals 4, ■2, 1. Yhen Old Bud arrived at the IiLstitutt- !) Sej)- tember 1959, he had mixed ideas about the military system. It wasn ' t long, however, before his dyke had convinced him that military life was definitely OTL. Thus, over a period of four years. Buddy has made the military life at the Institute adapt it.self to him Bennett-wise; not vice versa. But don ' t be misled. Those of us who know him best know that the military is the only facet of col- lege life that Buddy has ignored. He has risen to great heights in academics, and his achievements in this field never cease to amaze his contemporaries. Let ' s not forget the social part of the story. Al- though studying came first, trips to Staunton, Lynchburg and occasional treks back home to Dan- ville (Stratford and Averett) always seemed to keep the lover away from barracks on weekends. What else is there to say except that an indivi- dual as well-rounded and well-liked as Buddy Bennett can expect nothing but good luck in the future. JERRY CLINTON BENNEIT .lerry RoANOKK Rapids, North Carolina Civil Engineering, Armor — Private 4, Corporal 3. ' 2, Sergeant 1; Di.stingui.sked Military Stuile?it; Floor Committee 1; ASCE 3, ' 2, 1; Glee Club 4. On 9 September 1959, the doors of .Jackson Arch opened to this Roanoke Rapids lad, changing his life from that of an easy-going fiigh schooler to that chaotic state — ratdom. Jerry soon mastered the essentials of this way of life, proving himself capable in Shining 101, Rifle Cleaning 111, and Bed-making 1 ' 21. It must be remembered that academics during this year did not count. Later, .Jerry settled down for the regular school session and for the summer. As a result of his mastery of the essential Rat subjects, .Jerry got his corporal stripes, which were conveniently equipped with zippers. His thoughts turned to wine, women, and song, if indeed they had ever strayed. .Jerry made trips to the many girls ' schools in the Valley, even reaching North Carolina. Can one ever forget the wild car rides and spilled beverages during the summers. Now, as a first classman, .Jerry has his eyes set on that coveted piece of sheepskin which will return him once more to that wonderful civilian life. Few know what the future holds for him, but one thing is assured — whate%cr goal .Jerry .sets for himself, he will attain it. FIRST CLASS -J

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1963 BOMB FKKDKUICK KDWARl) BRAZEE Decatur, Georgia History, Infantry — Private 4, Corporal 3, i. Ser- geant 1: Cadet Staff 4; Emblem Committee; Armed Forces Club 3, ' 2; IRC i Intramural Basketball, Softball -I, 1; Georgia Club, President 1; FIP. On September 1959, an all-time first occurred at the VMI: the first puppet to enter ye olde Institute was guided into Jackson Arch, pulled by unknown hands. However, as soon as he hit the Arch, the strings got tangled; he has been out of control ever since. Witness his rat year: as Caryl Chessman of the Rat Line, Woody missed only one OGA meet- ing — soniel:iody forgot to deliver his summons. Jjiving with McCoy must have rubbed off on him, for, at semester ' s his third class year, he sported chevrons on his coatee, blouse, fatigues, pajamas, etc. When he eventually got busted his second class year, he took it like a man; but all that week, choking solis were heard from his corner of the room after taps — now he ' s only a sergeant. Having run the gamut of female acquaintances ol ' Two Gun may be shot down any decade now, but don ' t bet on it. One thing is certain; everyone who knew him will always remember the skinny guy from Georgia who helped make our four years here more bearable. RICHARD WAYNE BROOKS Skinny T.VPP. H. NNOCK, VlRGINI. Historv, Infantry — Private 4, 3, 2, Sergeant Major, 1st Battalion 1; ASCE i, 1; Intramurals -t, 3, -2, 1. The echoing strains of Hinkle, why isn ' t my hay tlown. float through barracks. These words may never gain immortalitj-, as the lines of Shakespeare, but the person who said them will always be in the hearts and minds of the Class of ' 03. There can be only one Wayne Brooks. The lovealile little creature from Tappahannock on the Rappahannock or is it Raii|)alianno(k on the Tappahannock. loves school so much that hcsjiemls his summers at Tech. He wilPbe the only man iii our class to receive a BS degree from the ' MI and the VPI. The Schnozz may possibly be the Hrst icmcTit mixer to max horizontal lab for four years, a rcmnl held until recently by the academic cowards. The .Vnemic One considers it a personal insult for a man of his stature and importance to buy such trivial things as paper, pens, polish, spit shine rags, noteliooks, or stamps. . 11 in all, we lielieve that Wayne will make a success of himself in the vocation he has cho.sen . . . being a cosmopolite. JOSEPH HUBBARD BROWN Hosie White Stone, Virginia Electrical Engineering, Infantry — Private 4, ' 2, 1, Corporal 3; Commanders 4, 3, 2; Football 4, 3, 1; Water Polo 3, 2, 1; Northern Neck Club. Joe Brown, steeped in the Northern Neck tra- dition of his illustrious I ' orebearers, came tothe VMI with ideas of his own. This is a school where ad- justment is required, thus the question was which would have to adjust. An independent and philo- sophical thinker, he takes his own stand upon any- thing the Institute decides. (General Permit and Steve ' s Diner were synono- mnuswith Diner Day, known to his brother rats. Hosie has played his saxophone into the lives of many young ladies and into the lives of many good times. Corps trips have provided him with ample ciitcrlaiiniieiit, especially tobacco parties in Rich- rrioiid ' s .Icllersuii Hotel. Iliisic ' s ingenuity in establishing cobweb pools and the like has seldom left dull moments for his fellow cadets, three former roommates in particular. With a background like this, the future can only spell success for the Northern Neck Native. Y