Virginia Military Institute - Bomb Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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Lieutenant Colonel George H. Simpson, Jr. Commandant of Cadets THE COMMANDANT Lieutenant Colonel George H. Simpson was born ' 27 February 1918, in Norfolk, Virginia. He was graduated from Maury High School in 1936 and was enrolled in the irginia lilitary Institute in September of the same year. As a cadet. Colonel Simpson was a member of the Hop Committee, and he received his monogram in varsity baseball and basketball. He was captain of the 1941 basketball team. Colonel Simpson was graduated with a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering. The Com- mandant was commissioned a second lieutenant. Cavalry Reserve, U])on his graduation from VML He attaine d his present rank of Lieutenant Colonel in August, 1956. Colonel Simpson was assigned to VMI as Professor of Military Science and Commandant of Cadets, 15 August 196,S. On assuming the position of Commandant, Colonel Simpson said of VML The VMI program is designed to develop desirable personal qualities along with the cadet ' s intellectual development. I feel that VMI ' s success in developing integrity, loyalty, self-discipline, a sense of reliability and the ability to live simply in harmony with others makes ' MI what it is — a way of life. Colonel Simpson is married to the former Miss .Vdelaide Anderson, a graduate of Winthrop College. They have two children, Ann and George II., III.

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Colonel Flournoy H. Bakksdale Executive Officer Colonel Arthur M. Lipscomb, Jr. Director of Admissions CoLO.VEL J. Carter H.ixes Business Execulire Officer AND STAFF Captain Thomas E. Weir Post Chaplain .Major William E. Gkavbevl Ptirchasina Officer Capi.un Donald A. Beakd Assistant Treasurer

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THE COMMANDANT ' S STAFF Standing: Ca|)t. S. C. Harris, Maj. II. J. Siiupsoji, Lt. Cul. S. S. Gillespie Seated: Lt. Col. G. H. Simpson The direct admini.strative foniinaiul of the Cadet Corps is vested in the Ofhce of tlie Commandant of Cadets and his staff. Under the direction of the Com- mandant, the staff is responsible for the smooth func- tioning of one hundred and one aspects of cadet life. Military records and files, duty assignments, tactical regulations, and the general supervision of all activities on post are some of the details hantUed by this office. The staff is directh- headed by the Connnandant who is responsible to the Superintendent for the ap- pearance, discipline, and military training of the Corps of Cadets. The policies of the Connnandant influence all operations undertaken by his staff. He is personally assisted by the Deputy Commandant of Cadets who supervises all infractions of cadet regulations, the posting of the Cadet Guard, daily formations, and effects staff- faculty liaison. The Assistant Commandant for Training oversees all Corps training in the field, the first class trip, and plans the military duty schedule. The Assistant Commandant for General Duties handles all permits and tabulates the Garnett Andrews and Commandant ' s Cup competitions. He coordinates policies with the Hop Committee for all dances on post, and directly supervises the company areas in barracks. The appearance and regulations concerning the wear of the cadet uniform also come under his jurisdiction. The Assistant Commandant acting as Adjutant compiles the Blue Book, advises the New Cadet Cadre. regulates confinement, penalties, all ins{)ections. and publishes the orders issued by the Commandant. He also delivers all special instructions to the OfBcer-in- Charge and the cadet Otficer-of-the-Day. The Adjutant is further assisted by the Sergeant Major who is responsible for all files, bulletin boards and the message center. The clerical duties of the Commandant ' s stafii are handled by the Commandant ' s Clerk who records all delinquency reports, demerits, takes dictation, and is charged with the typing and duplication of all written orders directed to the Corps of Cadets.