Virginia Military Institute - Bomb Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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A hallmark of his character is his desire to teach. Because he loves his profession and because he, himself, has never ceased to learn, Doc has been emulated, but he will never be equalled. Colonel Carroll ' s influence has not been limited to VMI. Although his cadets were always of utmost importance to him, Doc has found time to work with the Boy Scouts, the Christmas Basket Program, and other church and civic organizations. Because he worked to help im- prove his community, he is well-known and highly respected by its leaders and citizens. To the many local people he has advised and helped, he is known as The Colonel. It is hoped that this dedication will in some way convey our appre- ciation and gratitude to Colonel Carroll for all that he has done for us and for VMI. His influence on our lives will never be erased; forever, we shall remain indebted to him for his guidance and living example of sincerity, devotion, and love. It is fitting that this volume be dedicated to a man who has devoted his life to us and VMI. The Class of ' 65 thanks Doc for all of his help and guidance which he has so generously given Colonel Carroll has always been an inspiration to those in his classroon ©Dik SBOIBHimP (2 iBIB®iL[L ■

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To COLONEL ROBERT P. CARROLL the Class of ' 65 dedicates THE 1965 BOMB It is with a deep sense of honor and an inexpressable gratefulness that we dedicate the 1965 BOMB to Colonel Robert P. Carroll. We ask that Colonel Carroll accept this dedication as a token gesture of our appreciation for the many services that he has rendered to cadets and to VMI, for it is impossible to express adequately the true sentiment that we feel. Doc became a part of VMI in 1928; he has unselfishly devoted his life to its improvement. When he arrived, there was no biology curricu- lum; Doc was VMI ' s first fulltime biology instructor. Since his arrival, the biology course offerings have grown into a full-fledged degree- granting department. Colonel Carroll has always sought ways to improve the Biology Department which now offers one of the best curricula at VMI. Every aspect of the Biology Department bears his influence. Because he is fully responsible for the creation of VMI ' s Biology Department, Doc is considered as our own Mr. Biology. Aside from his influence within the Department, Colonel Carroll has also played an important role in the lives of countless cadets. The biology majors of the class of 1965 describe him in the following manner: Love. Admiration. Respect . . . He, in our opinion, should head the list of original great teachers of college biology. Of love, Colonel Carroll has an abundance both for cadets and for the Institute. There are many alumni who are now practicing medicine, or performing research, or any other number of services, because he cared about them. He has always been willing to help his cadets obtain jobs or graduate school appointments. Because he cared, many who would not otherwise have done so have continued their education. No problem was ever too small for his greatest concern, and no cadet ever received less than Doc ' s fullest atten- tion. Admiration Colonel Carroll has commanded. No one who knows him can help but respect him. He possesses an exceptional character of the highest quality. His straightforward attitude to- ward life and his frankness with everyone have made him one of the most respected men in his field. Colonel Carroll greets one of the many cadets who come to him for advi ®n©a(g !pa®

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■■HBmBB Colonel John D. P. Fuller Professor of History IN APPRECIATION The graduation of the Class of ' 65 also marks the termination of more than seven decades of combined service by two distinguished members of the VMI faculty. Colonel John Douglas Pitts Fuller and Colonel Sterling Murray Heflin retire after outstanding careers which witnessed an enormous period of growth at The Institute, due largely to their personal efforts and contributions. As Professor of History and Head of the History Department, Colonel Fuller is best known to those cadets who frequent Scott Ship Hall, but his ever present smile and warm greeting have earned the respect of every member of the Corps. A combination of scholarly excellence and true humility, he must certainly be recognized as the epitome of the gentleman professor. With his weighty duties as professor and Head of the Physics Department, Colonel Heflin has com- bined leadership in athletic affairs. But of his personal qualities, we most appreciate the strength and fineness of his character which, through all these years, have been ennobling forces in the lives of colleagues, both young and old. Contact with two such dedicated individuals has benefited us more than we can express, and we are proud to have them graduate with us. COLONELS FULLER and HEFLIN Colonel Sterling Murray Heflin Professor of Physics D