Virginia Military Institute - Bomb Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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Thomas Russell Arensdorf Alexandria, Virginia John Cregan Howland History, Infantry Pvt., L.Cpl., Intramural Volleyball, Armed Forces Club. Creg came here pursuing the glory behind being a cadet. After the first five seconds on that frightful day back in September, 1964, his mind was instantly changed. He spent the rest of his Rat year wondering why he had come, and spent the next three years wondering why he was still here. He gave up his military pursuits after being lance corporal, and concentrated on gradu- ating, which he will be able to do now after three summer schools. Creg is hoping for a transfer into the Marine Corps, and a seat in the Phantom. He does want to thank his mom and dad for the moral support they gave him, and we say best of luck. Thomas Russell Arensdorf Civil Engineering, Artillery Pvt., RDC, Gymnastics Club, Intramural Football, Cross Country, Softball, Newman Club, Regimental Band. On September 10, 1964, Tom celebrated his 21st birthday at the Institute. Tom soon realized that VMI didn ' t know the meaning of the word gift . Nevertheless, Tom Played the Game precisely, and was made a Lance Corporal his third class year. How- ever, he finally realized that he was in college(?) and academics came first. Tom ' s third class year also saw him shot down, and Ellen was no more. Thus, Tom became inflicted with the playing the field disease, and he has been joyously ill ever since. This, of course, cannot last, and Tom will find that someone who will share with him that success which he surely deserves. Tom Arensdorf Creg Howland Dino Kershaw Dean Arthur Kershaw Civil Engineering, Armor L.Cpl., Sgt., 1st Lt., 1st Bn. S-3, DMS, Who ' s Who in American Colleges, Intramu- ral Volleyball, American Society of Civil Engineers-Sec. Treas., Veep, Pres., Rangers, Tankers, Armed Forces Club. Dino originally came to Lexington from drab New Jersey, but now is quick to claim California, where he spends his summer days being run out of town on his step- through Honda 50. Once he overcame his initial disappointment of not being able to major in M.S. at VMI, Dean set out to do his best as a C.E., ending his cadetship as A.S.C.E. president and second ranking C.E. academically. Our first class year brought many firsts for Dean. With Dean ' s friends in the Pentagon the situation should soon be solved in Vietnam. I am sure we ' ll see Dean, sabre gleaming, charging his tank down on some foe. Would you believe filling gas tanks for Shell Oil? John Cregan Howland McLean, Virginia Dean Arthur Kershaw San Pedro, California

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Bob Farrenkopf Jap Kritakara Robert Alan Farrenkopf Mathematics, Armor Pvt., L.Cpl., Regt. Color Sgt., Regt. Sgt. Maj., DMS, Intramural Cross Country, Rangers, Tankers, AFC. Bob has enjoyed several distinctions at VMI: he is the youngest member of the class, and he is the man with the most majors. Bob began his cadetship as a six- teen-year old C.E., but, like most other Rat C.E. ' s, soon transferred. Unlike most of the others though, it wasn ' t History to which he switched, but to Physics. After a year of that, the afternoon labs and evening foot- ball games in the halls of Mallory began to get old, and Bob once again decided it was time to change. This time it was the Math department that snagged his drifting mind, and there he remained. First Class year came as a welcomed relief, as it does to everyone. Who knows what lies in the future, but we have no doubt that Bob will be successful in whatever he does. Richard F. Keck Electrical Engineer, Infantry Pvt., L.Cpl., Sgt., Intramural Cross Coun- try, IEEE, Newman Club. Scuba Club, Rangers, Hiking and Gun Club, AFC, Big Tube Committee, Barracks Sound Tech. Rick entered VMI being of sound body, mind, and spirit, but wonders at times whether he has maintained these qualities. Actually, in his calculating and persistent manner, he has faired well in his duels with the system, administration, and EE Depart- ment. Kecky gave up on the VMI rank sys- tem after two years of the Rat race. Rick ' s persistent, dependable, and patient manner have won him the esteem of his Brother Rats and all who know him. With his beady eyes peering toward the horizon, Kecky will embark upon a successful future in electronic nuclear energy, leaving behind his unconquerable spirit and shining exam- ple. Krita Kritakara Civil Engineering, Armor Pvt., Rat Wrestling, Soccer, Intramural Volleyball, Soccer, ASCE, Evergreen Re- view, Buddhist Club, Pres., IRC, Tankers Platoon, Summer School Club, MBC Fan Club. Krita ' s command of the English language made the Rat year a breeze, although he had the knack to lose his ability when asked a Rat Bible or a menu question. Academically, the Rat year was his best, with the following years spent in the M.E. Department and Summer School. It was a hard struggle, but the Chink still found time for a few trips to Staunton where a certain blonde waited with open arms — if she wasn ' t at W L or UVa. The tool shed taught him everything he needed to know, but the Pine Room, Moose Lodge, and Mrs. Lee helped. The Class of ' 68 ' s first General will return to defend his home, but we know he will be back to his second home in the near future. Robert Alan Farrenkopf Spring Valley, New York Richard F. Keck Corning, New York Krita Kritakara Bangkok, Thailand

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,. Charles Nicholas Bishop, Jr. History , Artillery Pvt., DMS, Rat Baseball and Football, Var- sity Football, Intramural Football and Bas- ketball, Pioneer Investment Club, Cadet Staff, FCA, Brookside, Ghetto. Old Bish came to the Institute with the idea he knew the system completely. This concept was soon shaken, and ever since he has spent as much time as possible in Staunton. Bish has been one of the few guys to keep the same old lady for all four years. It is the perfect combination of beauty and brains — Kathy has both. She has also reaped most of the benefits of the extem- poraneous activities. His heart is set on a law career and with his determination, personality, and the lead- ership he has exhibited in athletics, we know success will be his. Charles Nicholas Bishop, Jr. Staunton, Virginia James Christian Burg Clark, New Jersey Jim Burg James Christian Burg History, Armor L.Cpl., Sgt., Lt., DMS, Varsity and Rat Football, Intramural Handball, Vice Pres., Monogram Club. The Clark Comet, a certified member of the 91 Vi year-RA-stud club, ambled through Jackson Arch four years ago destined to claim the title Most Semi-ranker in his- tory. Congrats to you, Jim, for a job well done! We will remember Jim as the smiling flanker for the Big Red, as the guy who can sell a raffle ticket to anyone, and as the guy with the Joisey accent. We know Jim will do well in whatever he attempts because he has a go-get-it attitude, and the determina- tion to be on top. His aggressiveness was proven on the gridiron, in Scott Shipp Hall (occasionally), and on Filthy Mike ' s list of Distinguished Military Students. We wish him the best of luck, and on June 22nd, the beginning of the kind of life that all VMI alumni deserve. Chip Chap Chapla John David Chapla English, Infantry Pvt., Sgt., Lt., DMS, Who ' s Who In Ameri- can Colleges, Honor Court, Rat Football, Varsity Football, Intramural Basketball, Newman Club, Monogram Club, Rangers, Club 412. The Big Ranger of 1967 will long be remembered by his friends. Who could possibly forget the famed Sophomore Sensation, and the notoriety he caused with his exploits in Scott Shipp Hall? Who would ever have thought he was to become a lieutenant in F Troop, and first ranking English major? But by virtue of his hard work, impeccable appearance, and rigorous enforcement of the Ratline, John accom- plished his mission. Always ready to help anyone who came to him with a problem, we feel that he will be a great success in everything he tries. A-I-R-B-O-R-N-E! 79 John David Chapla Lorain, Ohio