Virginia Military Institute - Bomb Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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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

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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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With the retirement of Col. J. D. P. Fuller as Head of the History Depart- ment, an era has ended. Col. Fuller has served as Department Head since coming to VMI in 1935. Hundreds of cadets will long remember the South Carolina accent saying, Good mornin ' boy, how are you? They will always appreciate the sincere interest shown by Col. Fuller in his attention to individ- uals, and their problems in academic, personal, and career fields.