Virginia Military Institute - Bomb Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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Jay Ashley Hawkins Hawk. Jay-Bird Va Beach. Virginia Civil Engineering-Infantry Pvt 4, 3, 2, 1; ASC.E. 3, 2, 1; Swim Team 2; Summer School 4. 3,2. 1 ; Special Student 4,3.2. 1 : Dean ' s Other List 4. 3. 2. 1 On August 26, 1976 my life changed I was a civilian then I was transformed into a cadet- The transformation was not made without problems, but my Bro kept me in school Thanks. Randy, My Second Class year. I decided to be a civilian and a cadet As a result. I was asked to take a year off to improve my academic standing. A year later, a more mature but no more intelligent cadet was in uniform again. GPAs will always be in my nightmares, as that is the one aspect of V Ml that I have found there is no way around, only through constant late study will I ever find freedom. Thanks. Mom and Dad for infinite patience and understanding; Randy for the help and being a Real Bro these past years and Royce for being there when I need you I love all of you, J.A.H, DYKES 1977 Bill Reichelt 1984, Steve Breuning Mark Kenneth Hearne Phantom McLean. Virginia Civil Engineering-Air Force-Pilot Cross Country 4, 3; Track 4. 3: RFYL 2. 1 ; Monogram 4. 3. 2. 1; Boston Marathon 3. 2. 1; PVT 4, 3. 2, 1; Pervert Corner 4, 3. 2. 1. Circle K Club 3. 2, 1, Mark attacked VMI ready to follow in his brother ' s foot steps. Riding the track permit his Rat year, he missed out on a lot of fun while he was doing intervals and other atrocities. He realized this and dropped off his permit after his third class year, but continued to run almost daily He has learned to get anything he wants from the Commandants office and can never be found in Lexington on a weekend Even when on confinement, Mark has argued with the Supe tor an hour, walking away victoriously with a day and a weekend, free. He disappears every weekend and never materializes be- fore R,0, on Sunday Despite this and constant harass- ment from certain roommates, he has stayed on the Dean ' s list Through the marathons, the pitchers of beer, the cooked peppers, and the Saturday classes. Mark has shone through and always will. Good luck to you. Mark! DYKES 1978 Ralph Williams III 1984: Laurence Fahrney Kenneth C. Herbert Piggy Baltimore. Maryland Biology-Air Force Rugby 4, 3, 2; Ranskin Mode Society 3, 2, 1; Arnold Ai; Society 3, 2, 1; Pre- Med Society 4. 3. 2; 2300 Mill Glut 1; Suvivor of 382; SSH room 510 2. 1; Subcult 3. 2. 1; Herb came four years ago probably not expectmc what happened. His hair and beard were shaved, anc ' he found all these strange people yelling at him. L After his rat year Herb has been keeping a low profile ' to avoid any other hassles. He was a devoted studier ' but he wised up after his third class year. The subcuP took over and Herb was with the best of us. wherevei the party was. His grades reflected his ability to go botf. ' ways .1 only wish I could have mastered that one ' Good luck in the Air Force DYKES 1978 Garry Brumback 1984; Dave Pruitt F ...y « :- ' ' '

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James A. Hart Bimbo. Harlski Wappingers Fails, NY EE-Army-Corps of Engineers Swim team 4. 3. 2, 1; Co.-Capt. 1; IEEE 321; EE4, 3, 2, 11; Water polo 4. 3. 2, 1; Monogram Club, Deanslist 3, 2, it; Weekend Water Skiers 2, 1 I Tail and lanky with ttie zeal of a tie rack ' ' Don ' t be deceived. Jims laid back style will surprise you. He is conscientous, responsible and intelligent He lets the ;fools talk while he walks away with the laurels. His ambitions appear obscure but look again. Swim team capt. Deans list EE and an independent lifestyle exem- plify our man Jim. He aims high but at 6 ' 4 has good reach. He ' s also a true BR. want a ride to Roanoke, a day at the lake or help with some problems ' ' Ask Jim. le ' s there if you want to pay the price. A wizard of abuse. Jim will bust your butt while at the same time ' give you the shirt of his back. Another military stud, Jim will endure his 90 days before getting the big bucks. His nard work will someday pay and that day is fast ap- proaching. DYKES 1978: Ed Little 1984 Jeff White Paul Brian Hartnett Ernest, Otis, Clarence from D L , Cromebone Waynesboro, Virginia CE-MS-Corps of Engineers Golf 4. 3, 2, 1, Monogram Club 3, 2, 1: Recondo Quali- fied 1; Private 4, 3. 2, 1. Rooming with Paul for three years has been a very enlightening experience, almost as enlightening as the six years I had known him before we came to VMI. Being somewhat of an expert on his different moods, he still managed to surprise me with the infinite variety of his personalities, which ranged from Ernest Angely to Otis Campbell. Although we still manage to get along, our friendship has been stretched to its limits, and then some. But, through our cadetship we managed to keep our basic opinion of this place J.I.R. Well, I was always one to get the last word so we don ' t want any exceptions. I ' d like to say that if this place didn ' t do anything else, it made me think, I know the longer you are away, the more you appreciate it, so it will probably be the same with me I would like to thank Joe for his lovely introduction, and all my friends for the good times. DYKES 1978: William Shady Grove 1984; Charles Chunk Foster Michael Wayne Hatfield Hat. Sumo Wise. Virginia Civil Engineering-Army-Engineers Football 4. 3, 2. 1; Wrestling 4, 3, 2, 1; Circle K 3, 2, 1; B.S U- 4, 3, 2. 1; A.S.C.E. 3, 2, 1 From the hills of beautiful Wise County came a man named Mike Hatfield, a man who will in any and every circumstance uphold his convictions with a powerful but totally peaceful will. Mike insures that regardless of the outcome his head is held high from the pure satisfaction of a perfect effort, Mike is a fortunate person in that he is filled with love He. however, is a man who is satisfied with himself but not solely for himself. Rather, he is a man concerned about mankind For Mike ' s example and support, many will be forever grateful. And for Mike ' s faith in the Greatest of all Greatness, he will find eternal fulfillment- May your joys be many and may your life be. indeed, a happy one. See you in Wise. R R.T DYKES 1978: Matt Shell 1984: Merl Thomas, Chris Murnane

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Stephen Timothy Hesson Friar, Svado Lynchburg, Va. Economics, 90 Day Wonder =vt. 4, 3, 2, 1; Josh B, Fan Club: Mad Dog Parties 1; 3omb Staff 1: International Relations club 3, 2, 1; Crash Corner 2;40 and over club summer camp 80; Disco 261, 2; Apathy 4, 3, 2. 1; social club 4, 3, 2, 1 As I look back on my four years of VMI. there are -nany things which stand out in my mind. The hell rais- ing of my rat year. The Frat parties of my third class year. The parties at Baldwin, SweetBriar and Randy ac The weekends at Longwood The hell raising with cimo, Mark, Clinker, George, Lowrider, David, Nick (re- iTiember those road trips and zollamans parties) finally I «ould like to thank my parents for putting up with me or the past 4 years, (I know its been rough). Be Young 36 foolish, but be happy 3YKES 1978: Tom Booker 1984: Barry Miller, Richard Bolson David William Hinchee Hinch. Hinchman, Dave Roanoke, Virginia Civil Engineering-Air Force-Pilot Pvt. 4, 3, 2, 1; Pub Club 3, 2: Social Club 2; After Hours Club 1; A.S.C.E. 3, 2, 1: Co-Chairman Hotel Roanoke Committee-Ring Figure 1981 2; Hop and Floor 4, 3, 2, Treasurer 1: Seminar and Thesis Speaker Committee 1: Concrete Canoe Committee 1: Summer School Elite 4, 3, 2. Sir Edmund Hillary Club 1 Dave ' s dyke was the only man in the Corps with chevrons down to his class stripes. With some help from G. Ray, Daveset out making sure his blouse would be unscarred by rank With G Ray gone. Dave found trouble all by himself. Well almost, sorry Hop dates. Dave soon joined the boys of summer and moved with us to the Ghetto. Ring Figure brought new trouble; it wasn ' t finding a date that was hard, it was choosing one that caused the prob- lems Winter brought Debbie (the perfect lady) and we ' re still mourning the loss of a great operator. Later came the big Tech trip . . . right Hinch? Sign the checks. With Debbie or on the move, we all enjoyed the parties, the late night antics, and all the times Dave added to our lives. E.E.H., Jr. Well Mom and Dad, we made it Thanks for all your support and love. D.W.H. DYKES 1978: Tom Tanner 1984: Jeff Perkins Dennis Butts Geoffrey Clyde Hinshelwood Hinch Richmond, Virginia Biology-Bolivian Coast Guard Sunday Afternoon Spades Club 3; Sir Earl Club 2, 1 ; 1 Club 3, 2, 1; Maj. Maeger Fan Club 2, 1; Jolly Jokers 2, 1; Ronskin Mode 3, 2, 1; Basketball 3, 2, 1; Monogram Club 3, 2, 1; Subcult 3, 2, 1 I thought when I decided to come here that it would do me some good. Everything looked so nice from the outside but being here was a real trip! I was, to say the least, disillusioned, and four long laborious years later I am still disillusioned. Thanks to Basketball I kept a little individuality and sanity. The only thing I leave with are the friendships of a select few (They know who they are), also my beloved roommates (Train. Wiener, Count, and Vasco) made these four intolerable years almost tolerable. I must thank my Mom and Pops for being behind me during my stay here Don ' t take life too seriously, or you will never get out alive. DYKES 1978: Pat Kelly 1984: John Miers Keith Samuelson