Virginia Military Institute - Bomb Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 488 of the 1985 volume:

Table f WHHfLtJ Anniversary .... 1-47 Corp 136-193 Cadet Life 50-95 Classes 196-375 Sports 98-133 Institute 378-399 Advertisements 418-467 H ■ H 1 ' i Pol - : -SPIP 0wH H RATIFYING SPECmCLE l IRGINIA MILITARY INSTITffiTE 1885-1985 ' OTE i i x - ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF CHANGE? Has the Institute really changed? For more years than not, cadets have met each change with the belief that the corps has been thrown into the path of destruction. The year of 1985 is no different. In the midst of the changes taking place at the Institute, 1985 also marks the centennial anniversa- ry of the VMI BOMB. As one learns from his rat bible, the BOMB is the oldest college an- nual in the South. In its 100 year history, the BOMB has chronicled the special events and activities of the Corps. 2 Anniversary erlooking the VMI parade ground as it has ice the 1850 ' 8, the VMI barracks is probably B most distinctive building on post. Neighboring barracks until it was raised in 1948, (he 1907 library was destroyed in order to make room for the new barracks. .Ajiniver3ar 3 Like every other part of barracks, Jac Arch has been renovated to accommti the Corps ' space requirements. For almost as long as there has been sto airing the hays has been a part of the routine. Before the addition of a fourth side in th 1920 ' s, the old courtyard was not enclosed I WHJ  ! « W Ii I—, I i 3 • S ' ' ' f f tmm aL nfi A S ' mil I 4 Anniversary Beyond noteworthy happenings, however, a remarkable fact becomes clear. Despite differences in content and design, each volume of the BOMB expresses the same basic emotions about life at VMI. It is obvious that the scope and aims of the Institute have not changed in the 145 year history of the Institute. It is this attention to tradition that makes VMI atypical among Ameri- can colleges and universities. Despite the changes that the Insti- tute experiences as times and styles change, the fundamental ideals and experiences are shared by all ca- dets, no matter when they attended the Institute. The VMI experience has not changed even if the context has. The present-day Corps is being trained with the same mission in mind that estab- lished VMI back in 1839, that is, education is necessary if an individual is to be a productive member of society in peacetime and an effective leader in times of trouble. While the name has changed, finning out does not differ much from the practice of straining practiced by modern-day cadets. Following the traditions of the Institute, Rats are motivated while an upperclassman searches for confiscatable articles. 6 Anniver8ary Serving as a human wall locker, a new ca- det of the 1920 ' s makes himself useful to an upperclassman. New cadets of the early 1900s matriculate at the Institute. Anniversar ' Following the traditions that characterize the event, the class of 1956 enjoys its Ring Fig- ure in the fall of 1954. Before Cocke Hall was built, hops were held in the Old |.M. Hall. Facilities change, instructors come and go, the Corps itself does not re- main the same, but VMI remains constant. As long as VMI remains, the memory of all those who have ever entered her arches will also remain. This memory guides all that come after. There is hardly anything at VMI that has not been done thousands of times before, eaving a mark in its wake. Formations, ceremonies, and honor all have their roots firmly planted in the past, a standard for the fu- ture. There is no place that tradi- ' tion and custom show themselves more than in the BOMB. The Roller sisters and friends wsit with ' MI cadets in 1892. Cadets and their dates out for a Sunday stroll in the spring of 1908. Jackson statue has long been the meeting place for cadets and their dates. Anni ersar v ' 9 Before the advent of Christmas Furlough the 1920 ' s, cadets celebrated the holiday best they could. .. From the past editions of the BOMB, however, one is able to see a constant attitude and reaction by the corps concerning what is hap- pening at VMI. The BOMB represents more than just a review of the past year. It becomes a guidebook that enables an alu mnus to lead his children into his past and experience, at least through words and pictures, what he has undergone in other times. A cadet of the 1950 ' s studies in an environ- ment almost identical to that of the modern day corps. 10 Anniversary liensive renovation, the basic ' its of a cadet ' s room have not Anniversar ' ll The BOMB is more than just a book of today, it also becomes a book of the past, meaning some- thing different to each person who reads it. ■ The first volume of the BOMB appeared in 1885. The name came about in an interesting way, the first BOMB staff was sitting around a room in barracks trying to name their publication when someone yelled bomb in the courtyard. The annual sud- denly had it ' s name. This first book could hardly have been called a success. In fact, the edi- tor wrote a bitter editorial charg- ing that the faculty and adminis- tration went out of their way to impede the staff from producing the book. Whatever the case, the next BOMB was not published until 1895. A common emotion at VMl. this cadet longs for home. Anniversan-, Interestingly enough, the growth of the BOMB parallels that of the In- stitute itself, both were rapidly ex- panding during this time. It was also during this time that legendan ' alumni such as General George C. Marshall (1901) and General George S. Patton (1907) were in attendance at the Institute. These cadets enjoy a Saturday evening playing cards in their room. Two cadets of the 1920 ' s practice their fencing skills in the old courtyard. As always, a cadets closest companions are his roommates. 14 Anniversary mmtmmmmmt-- This math class of the 1890 ' s was taught b work on the blackboard, not paper. Sections form up and march to the first Smith Hall. VMI ' s first academic building. •VlAA . V Except for occasional mutinous in- cidents by one class or another, this period was one of relative peace at the Institute. The now familiar VMI monogram made its appearance in 1901 and red, white and yellow (re- presenting artillery, infantry, and cavalry) replaced black and v hite as the VMI colors. In a scene familiar to today ' s Corps, a cadet of the 1950 ' s attempts to study in his room. This cadet of the early 1900 ' s studies in a way still practiced by cadets today. Anni -ersar - l7 Early in the century, the BOMB started taking on a new look as well. Instead of the former method of simply publishing lists of the members of various organizations along with formal poses, candid photographs were introduced. Since the 1920 ' s. when this cadet posed while acting as Corporal of the Guard, the ammunition belt has changed in appearance if not in function. Cadets of the 1890 ' s, dressed in a variety of uniforms, demonstrate the fact that a VMI cadet has many different modes of dress de- pending on weather, occasion, and time of day. 18 Anniversarv 20 Anniversary I After World War I and into the early 1920 ' s, VMI underwent what has probably been its iTiost profound building program. Alumni Memorial Field, Cocke Hall, and Jackson Viemorial Hall were all part of his program. It was also during his period that the ROTC program was established, formalizing the military aspect of life at VMI. Thanks to General Pershing, 1920 saw the initiation of a Christmas Fur- lough for the Corps. A new innovation at VMI. 22 Anniversary The BOMB ' S of the late twenties reflect the fact thai VMI was also caught up in the trends that revolutionized the nation, changing life at VMI aj well. Copy from this era re- flects the care-free attitude thai had influenced America. Ever at VMI, the Roaring Twenties ' weren ' t exactly quiet. Whateve: the case, with the 1930 ' s came more change at VMI. hTTnTiVitf ' Y • •■ afeg wi iP ' - ' ' WS ' V i5 ' ' r Sr- i In 1958. cadets were involved in a new training schedule in order to improve the physical condition of the Cori)s. For many years, field exercises were part of the standard conditioning program. 24 A: nniversary 1 Much of this change is attributed to the introduction of General John A. Lejeune, for- mer Commandant of the United States Marine Corps, who re- placed General William H. Cocke as Superintendant in 1929. Despite the depression, the 1931-32 academic year saw the largest enrollment up to that time. Then as now, push-ups have long been one of the most common forms of exer- cise at VMI. |TH! ' t II II II II II If . i ■■■ ' ■ -y; .J r-9 -- .— Anniversar ' 25 4 The Lejeune years also saw the construction of Nichols Engi- neering Hall, Crozet Hall, and the renovation of the post ' s facilities. All these projects were the result of funds avail- able through the New Deal pro- grams of the depression era. The broadway premiere of BROTHER RAT. and it subsequent screenplay di much to make VMI know throughout the United State; and beyond. Starring in th film were Eddie Albert, Jane Wyman, and none other thai Ronald Reagan, future Presi dent of the United States. An aerial view of the 1930 ' s shows how VMI looked prior to the rapid expansion of : the institute following World War II. 26 Anniversary + Explaining the tradition of the guard tre his son, this alumnus and his son sti the guard tree monument, dedicated in; 1950 ' s. VK JfP. iin n IT i: iiiiii II Removing an Institute landmark, workmen prepare to remove the last section of the trees trunk. 1 28 Anniversary )verlooking the parade ground as it did for many years, the guard tree as it looked in he I920 ' s. lie Lejeune years had revolu- ionized the VMI system. At the ame time, the Corps seems to ;ave respected and admired General Lejeune as a man. In act, the Class of 1933 made lim an honorary member of heir class. At ring figure, General Lejeune started a new radition by kissing his wife as he presented him with his ing. A tradition that has lived n. Even when he left, General -ejeune broke precedent by aitiating a joint change of ommand ceremony. It was no ' me to ponder these changes, owever. By this time it was lear that war was coming. AnniversanV 29 Even the VMI centennial cele- bration of 1939 was over- shadowed by the war that was beginning in Europe. President Roosevelt, who had planned to come down for the celebration was forced to cancel his visit due to the invasion of Poland by Germany earlier in the Fall. He did, however, speak to the Corps by radio from Washing- ton stressing the concept of the Citizen-Soldier being ready to help his nation in times of trou- ble. Despite the problems, the centennial was a success by all accounts. Two thousand guests were seated on the parade ground as Governor of the Commonwealth Price dedicated Preston L ibrary. Though few may have realized it at the time, most everyone sensed that America would soon be at war and with it would be VMI. Located in barracks, the first library ' was located in rooms above Jackson Arch. 30 Anniversan, ' A Victorian structure in the midst of Gothic VMI, the 1907 library stood out among the buildings on post. The interior of the 1907 library reflects a much more formal appearance than the library of today. 32 Anniversary A tribute to the alumni who have died, M morial Garden has graced the Institute sin 1924. Built with t ' (:(|(;r;.l funds paid to Ihi; Inslitiile as reniimerMtion for the dam if{(; done during Hunter ' s Raid, Jackson Memorial H;jll as ii looked during the 1920 ' s. The centennial was really the last celebration of VMFs peace- time role for many years to come. With the war, VN4I dras- tically changed. More and more cadets were called to arms, faculty and staff with reserve commissions were called to ac- tive duty, and the Arm.y set up training programs using the Institute ' s facilities. The Corps itself was reduced to about 250 cadets. The Institute had to fight in order to keep its identi- ty during the disruption in routine that the war necessitat- ed. It is a credit to all that were cadets at this time that the traditions were maintained. jte Hall as it looked before the fire thai the building in the ' 1930 ' s. Needless to say, the BOMB was ad- versely affected by these changes. In May of 1943, the BOMB pub- lished its regular volume and also produced a WAR BOMB, dedi- cated to the class of 1944, most of whom were inducted into the Army that year. After this last gesture towards normalcy, the BOMB did not publish again until 1947, the first normal academic year follow- ing the war. Workers clear away ruins from the first Crozet Hall, destroyed by fire in the 1930 ' s. Cadets enjoy a meal in VMI ' s 1907 mess — ,7 hall, built after a fire destroyed the 1868 ' ' iriMJ. jjMJJliiSSijf mess hall. 34 Anniversary Located at the same spot as five others, the 1907 mess hall was the first brick mess hall at the Institute. Much lighter and more pleasant than the 1907 mess hall, the first Crozet Hall reflects the growth in size of the Corps. lii lit tii tii ii ■ ' • • • ■ - ■-. ' ■ resent Crozet Hall has served the orps since 1935. Anniversanv 35 Although engineering training is not the same as it was in the 20 ' s, VMI has long been dedicated to providing the hands on experience necessary to quality education. Despite the fact that 20 years have gone by. this classroom scene illustrates that academ- ies at VMI have remained the same. Practicing tactics on the bayonet course, ca- dets participate in the pre-cursor to military science lab. 36 Anniversary With the coming of peace, VMI again returned to a more nor- mal routine. Except for sHght disruptions during the post-war period when the conflicts in Korea and Vietnam cast sha- dows over the Institute, VMI has kept a fairly constant course. This period also saw growth in the size of the facili- ties a s well as the Corps. Fur- thermore, the ROTC program expanded to include the Air Force ROTC in 1946 and the Navy ROTC in 1974. For the first time ever, VMI was not strictly an Army school. As it was in the 1960 ' s, labwork has always been an integral part of the VMI education- al system. Although now a part of the past, the Spring FTX used to be an annual event at VMI. Anniversar - 37 ae££s The Corps marches for the 1954 inaugura- tion of Governor Stanley, as it has for almost every governor in recent historv ' . The increase in size necessi- tated the expansion of bar- racks. The result, new bar- racks was formally dedicated on May 15, 1951 with Marshall Day. George C. Marshall was presented with the Commonwealth ' s Distin- guished Service medal by the Governor. A fitting tribute to the Institute ' s most prominent graduate. The Corps, contending with snow and slush, march in the 1909 inauguration of President Taft. 3 8 Anniversary The Corps executes an eyes right as it passes the presidential box during the 1969 inauguration of Richard M. Nixon. The notice board has always been used as a means of informing the corps of important events. 40 Anniversary •  ' ■ Under the Shell administration of the 1960 ' s, a comprehensive build- ing plan which is still in effect to- day, was developed. In 1966, Lejuene Hall was built, fulfilling the dream of having a facility for cadet activities. It was also during the Shell years that Moody Hall, Smith Hall, and the Marshall Library were built. Following a gift by George R. Collins ' 11 the New Market Battlefield Park was estab- lished in 1967. ito r4i V , tLUOi ft ib Jk The Class of 1940. as well as Alumni from all over the world, celebrate at the Centennial Ball held in November. 1939. Annivers3r ,. 41 VIRGINIA MILITAHY INSTITUTE. LKSINOTON. VinaiNIA. Peb. 14th 1919 rnoM C i. ' -i « Corporal, Third Cl r 8. ivo Thfl SuperlntGr.danJ ' Thru UlllUry Oienr.Lli suuicT . -• t-r conflnemonlB. The BOMB also changed during this period as times changed and much more attention was paid to layout and design. The BOMBs of the post-war era also start question- ing the very ideals on which VMI was founded. It is fortunate, there- fore, that the BOMBs of the 1970 ' s and 1980 ' s reflect that the Corps, despite the complaints that are common, has re-discovered the val- ues set forth in 1839. As this permit from 1919 reflects, the VMI hops have always been a special part of life at VMI and a time for the Corps to relax from the daily pressures of life at the Insti- tute. Conscious of his contributions to the Insli- tiite, the Corps honors Sir Moses Ezekiel at his memorial service held at Arlington Na- tional Cemetery. •mmm l.Tuinlaalon rc-iUttf ttd -i i.ikt my oonflneae ntt poipaned unlll next IPedriesdny In o ( ! t.hat I may att. i i th hopB and lo. with Mlaa Hzabelh CrTi.ick.n very clot. ' relative o alne. :l■8 Cornlck la unchaparoned and In ' ny care while In i.ixln gton and her parente would not undcretand my not being with her 2.1 have about four demerlta for the month and hare been late to no formatlona. f?x V K) 42 A nniversary ild May 15, 1951, Marshall Day honored i man who was VMI ' s greatest alumnus d one of this nation ' s finest statesmen. Anniversar ' 43 « i;i.,-i? ' jfc ' - j; Nash Dillard, one of VMI ' s most noteworthy professors, is merely representative of the dedication shown by VMI instructors throughout the Institute ' s history. Among the instructors in 1893 were many who were influential in re-building the Insti- tute after the Civil War. 44 Annivei irsarilk. It is hoped that these few pages in the front of the Corps oldest and most cherished publication have re- called memories to those who have gone before, given the Corps a glimpse of the past, and put the traditions of VMI into context for all. For it is clear from the photo- graphs that as much as VMI has changed through the years, it has also remained the same. The names and faces change but the values of VMI will endure as long as the In- stitute does. Edward West Nichols Professor of Mechanics and Mathematics Third Superinten- dent of VMI Robert A, Marr Professor of Civil Engineering John M. Brooke Professor of Physics nniversar - 45 Kwi , i r ..rx General Shell, Superintendent during tr 1960 ' s, brought about many changes during h administration. 46 Anniversai Despite the change, VMI is what it has always been — a synthesis of the Citizen-Soldier concept into a prac- tical institution. Time, change, and individuals will not destroy what has made VMI what it is for the past 145 years, an institution that stands alone in its goals and achievements. The administration of William H. Cocke saw the largest building spree in VMI ' s histon, ' . General John A. Lejeune VMI ' s fifth Superinten- dent, led the Institute through the centennial cele- bration and on into World War II. 47 1985 • BOMB Virginia Military Institute George W. Headley Editor-in-Chief Michael A. Steen Business Manager Steven R. Sinclair Managing Editor Michael R. Wright Photography Editor Lexington, Virginia 48 ii i I III ill 1 1 i Parent ' s Weekend Corps Trip Homecoming — Queen and her Court Ring Figure ' 86 And More . . . CA DET LIFE Greg C. Gooch R. Allan Cowan J. Michael Collins 49 50 Cadet Life, DEDICATION Major General James M. Morgan Jr. graduated from VMI in March 1946, with a B.S. degree in Civil Engineer- ing. At graduation he received the two highest awards given by the Institute to a cadet. The Jackson-Hope Medal, for highest academic attainment in the graduating class, and the Cincinnati Medal, V.M.I. ' s top award from the faculty for leadership and all-round excellence as a cadet. Joining the faculty in 1946, he ably demonstrated the successful teacher ' s ability to sdmulate the interests of his students. As Dean of the Faculty from 1965 to 1984, he has guided V.M.I. ' s academic program surely and firmly along the route of continuing advance- ment, upholding the proven methods of the past, but always alert to the challenges to the future. In honor of General Morgan ' s retirement pa- rade, the sidelines were active with talk rel- ative to the evening ' s affair. GENERAL JAMES M. MORGAN JR. Beaming as a proud father, General Morgan and Cadet Morgan continue the high stan- dards of their family and the Institute. Like his father, Cadet Morgan triumphantly holds his Society of the Cincinnati Medal. General Walker presents General Morgan with his second star during the Faculty Awards Ceremony in the Spring of 1984. Relaxing for a moment. General Morgan gathers his thoughts during a morning coffee break. Cadet Life 51 This member of the new rat mass does not realize that he has just signed his life away. When the new rat mass arrived on August 15, a new commandant and an eager cadre awaited them. New changes in the administration of the ratUne were evident, but they did not keep the rats from experiencing the cultural shock that ususally comes during the cadre period. Worried parents, confused rats, and an efficient cadre could be seen everywhere on matriculation day. .The Class of 1985 was ready to take on their rats and mold them into a class. The rat mass was definitely large, as they filled up many rooms on the third stoop. The arrival of the rats on matriculation day marked the beginning of a long period of hard work and dedication for the dykes of the class of 1985. 52 Cadet Life One rat seems to be taking things inj as he approached matriculation, another pre-matriculant looks somewha worried. ' • ' ■ '  Charlie Company Corporal Brad Chandler leads rats with freshly shaven heads to their new pleas- ant abode on the fourth stoop. ARRIVAL OF RATS at luggage fills the courtyard while the new rats e going through the matriculation process. Cadet Life 53 Alumni Weekend was held on Sep- tember 29 this year. The classes of ' 29, ' 39, ' 49 A,B,C, ' 59, ' 69, and ' 79 met this year for their respective reunions. Activities in Moody Hall, parades, tailgate parties, and the football game highlighted a great weekend for alumni. The Class of ' 59 made a donation of $1,650,000.59 to the Institute at the parade on Saturday morning. This project was the highlight of the Class of ' 59 ' s reunion. The football team contributed to the reunion weekend with an excit- ing victory over Appalachian State. The alumni from these classes definitely showed that the VMI spirit does not die, but grows. Their support and devoti on to VMI are unsurpassed by any. 54 Cadet Life Red, White And Yellow ALUMNI WEEKEND 1984 Cadet Life 55 ents realize that cadets, especially rats, look alike during parades when they search for their son. 56 Cadet Life Parents ' Weekend this year took place on October 19,20, and 21. The weather was perfect for a beautiful weekend, and many ca- dets, especially rats, were able to be with their parents for the first time since the beginning of the academic vear. Many activities were scheduled for the weekend. The superintendent held a recep- tion in Moody Hall on Friday afternoon. There was a concert by the Glee Club in JM Hall and the movie Brother Rat on Fri- day night Saturday morning parents were able to watch their sons march in a parade. After the parade, tailgate parties were being enjoyed on the parade Sound and parking lot behind e stadium. The football team suffered a disheartening loss at the hands of the University of Tennessee at Chatlanooga. All in all, both parents and cadets ex- perienced an eventful weekend. A rat explains to his family some of many confusing policies of life at VMI. - j aBSBimissm ' he large version of Old Glory is flown at institute on special occasions such as e Honor Guard penonns ilftlme of the University of Tennessee- hattanooga football game during Parent ' s aekend. Founders ' Day was held over the weekend of November 10, 11, and 12. The football team traveled to JMU and lost a frustratingly close game. The actual Founders ' Day ceremonies took plac e on Monday the twelfth. Classes were canceled and a parade was held honoring the two men who were awarded with the Distinguished Service Award. The convocation was held in Cameron Hall. Guy Fridell, a newspaper columnist, was the guest speaker. He spoke about his respect and admiration of VMI, and then gave the reasons for his feelings of VMI. James C. Wheat, Jr. ' 45 and Dr. Thomas E. Powell, Jr. were honored with Distinguished Service Awards. Wheat has given a gener- ous amount of financial help to the Institute. Dr. Powell had five sons who attended VMI. His work with the Parents ' Council has been relentless. Both of these men have made incredible contributions to VMI and undoubtedly deserve the awards they were given. 58 Cadet Life „„j i OUNDERS ' DAY Cadet Life 59 NEW MARKET CEREMONY Band Company leads the corps as they march down Letcher Avenue on New Mar- ket Day. New Market Day was a time of remembrance antd respect for VMI ' s past heritage. Ten VMI cadets were killed in the battle of New Market on May 15, 1984. Every year on May 15 the corps pays special tribute to the brave and hon- orable actions taken by the corps in the battle of New Market. A unique parade and ceremony takes place by the graves of those who died at New Maret at the statue of Virginia Mourning her Dead . Each year May 15 holds special meaning for the past at VMI. The Regimental Staff stands at attentic outside Jackson Memorial Hall before Ne Market ceremonies. 60 Cadet Life J Alpha Company Staff presents arms during the New Market parade. Is Color Sargents march in unison as they Bry the flags. Cadet Life 61 62 Cadet Life jflaK; OYSTER BOWL Kelly Berkhimer demonstrates why Virginia is for Lovers. Members of the band anxiously await the fi- nal gun, go clock go. Tailgate parties, an integral part of any foot- ball game. This years ' corps trip to the Oyster Bowl in Norfolk proved to be eventful. Cadets seemed to enjoy themselves on their free weekend from the I . The football teams ' 54-7 loss to Vir- ginia Tech did not seem dampen the spirit of the corps. VMI ' s pres- ence was evident in the Norfolk area as cadets could be found at many night spots. The corps and alumni were well represented by their excellent showing at the Oys- ter Bowl. Even after an overwhelm- ing defeat the corps showed that they could still hold their heads high and have a good time. Cadet Life 63 Hi Former West German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt spoke at VMI on October 16. It was part of the ongoing H.B. Johnson ' 26 lecture series. A nearly filled Cameron Hall listened as Schmidt spoke on United States — European relations. He pointed out the fact that we did not look at Europe in the right per- spective in some respects. The VMI Cadet described his message by calling it Friendly Criticism. Last year former president Cera ' Ford spoke. With the sucess of Fords ' presentation last year and Schmidts ' this year, the H.B. Johnson ' 26 lecture series will be something to look forward to each year at VMI. :HANCELLi SCHMIDT WM Wi-r ' £? m9 ' a ;x ; ? : - Cadet Life 67 u ' HE 1984 HOMECOMING QUEEN GOLF COMPANY 68 Cadet Life The 1984 Homecoming Queen Golf Company Miss Jennifer Stillman is a 17 year old senior at West Springfield High School in Springfield, Viipnia. She is a member of her school ' s drill team, the Spartanettes, and her future plans include pursuing a degree in the field of advertising. She was crowned Homecoming Queen on Saturday, 29 September 1984. Miss Stillman was escorted by Fourth Classman Gregg Thomas. Alpha Company Miss Tracy Waddell is an 18 year old freshman at Marshall University where she majors in Communication, and is a member of the Alpha Zeta Delta Sorority. She is also a profes- sional model and enjoys dancing, wa- ter skiing, and snow skiing. Her escort was Fourth Classman Chris Bunn. u 70 Cadet Life Bravo Company Miss Pamela Irving of Buena Vista, VA is a 19 year old freshman at HoUins College. She is majoring in Pre-Law and her escort is First Classman Steve Marsh. Charlie Company Miss Robin Pennington is a 19 year old sophomore at Radford Universi- ty where she is majoring in Busi- ness. She enjoys snow skiing, water skiing, and is little sister of the Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. She was escorted by First Classman Michael Johnson. Cadet Life 71 Delta Company Miss Jill Etheridge is a 21 year old fro Salem, Virginia. She graduated frc Peace College in Raleigh, NC and presently a senior at Radford Universifi majoring in nursing. She enjoys water skiing and is a member of the Tri Sigma Sorority. She was escorted by First Classman Glenn Frank. Echo Company Miss Linda Milton is a 19 year old senior at Southern Seminary. A Liberal Arts major. Miss Milton is from Fairfax, Virginia. She is a resi- dent assistant at Sem., enjoys horse- back riding, camping, and dancing. She was escorted by First Classman ]im Spellman. Foxtrot Company iss Amie Redgate is an 18 year old reshman at Southern Seminary in uena Vista, Virginia, She enjoys running, and horseback riding, and is ctive in the Drama Club. Her escort as First Classman Doug McGowen. i ' ' :iff:;mssmmmi : 1 Hotel Company Miss Cathy Luman is a 22 year old from Alexandria, Virginia and is a 1984 graduate of the College of William Mary where she earned a degree in Government. Miss Luman ' s hobbies are reading good books, going to the beach, and the outdoors. Her escort was First Classman Matt Daniel. .. Band Company Miss Tammy Wood is a 17 year old sen- ior at B.C. Glass High School in Lynch- burg, Virginia. Her activities include drama, and the National Honor Society. She competed in the Lynchburg Jr. Miss Beauty Pageant in October. She plans to attend the University of Virginia and major in Biochemistry. She was escorted by Third Classman Scott Jewell. 74 Cadet Life India Company Miss Lynda Taylor is a 21 year old sen- ior at Virginia Commonwealth Universi- ty. She is a Dean ' s List student whose hobbies include aerobic dancing and vis- iting VML Her escort was Third Classman Dave Furness. Cadet Life 75 ' .MgWW. LEASURES OF THE DANCE marK ineir ballots tor homecraiiii lohi Douglas demonstrates a new dance during the Friday night dance. step for his date. Cadet Life 77 ■■■■ ' 3 w r. v.  pas:; v SURF ' S UP ' A group of cadets and female friends have wild time on the rocks of Goshen. Goshen is one place a VMI cadet can always be found during warm weather. The beautiful scenery, cool water, and relaxing atmosphere make Goshen the unique place it is. A cooler full of beer, some civilian clothes, and a few girls, and you are ready for Goshen. A trip to Goshi is a way for cadets to get away fro VMI and forget about inspectior tests, and other minor things f awhile. We are lucky to have place like Goshen nearby for o use. 78 Cadet Life I le cadet in the Jimmy Buffett shirt takes in sne views other than those provided by nure while at Goshen. LET ' S GO HOPPIN ' Hops at VMI are synonymous with Big-time College Parties. They are enjoyed by every cadet because they provide the cadet with the op- portunity- to become absorbed in a social atmosphere, relieving the day to day routine he faces. However, Hop Preparation Course 201 is nec- essary for all cadets to properly polish their rusty skills. Step One: Procure civihan attire, either NERD or PREP. Step Two: Procure neces- sary ' beverages for evening ' s enter- tainment. Step Three: Become aware of who the Officer-in-Charge is before returning. Step Four: Have a pre-planned route upon en- tering barracks to assure 100% protection against confinement. These steps should be taken with the utmost care in order to com- plete the hop Weekend with success. % 80 Cadet Life Embracing his date. Cadet Colletti is all Discussing the upcoming evenings schedule, 3n,iles. these Cadets appreciate the two to one odds. J M In keeping in line with tradition, Bill And son is presented his ring by General Walk 82 Cadet Life RING FIGURE ' 86 ce Nickle and his date enjoy themselves ling the evening ' s festivities. il Boos and his date pose for one of the ny pictures that were taken on a very special ht for the Class of 1986. The Class of 1986 takes charge of the Corps, a pre-cursor of the times to come. General Walker presents Ring Figure Chairman. George C. Sheild, with the Douglas Carter France Award for a job well done! Cadet Life 83 Drifting into his intense study mood, this ca- det prepares tor an upcoming examination in nuclear electronics 565. 84 Cadet Life Discussing the political crisis inh WWI. these cadets compare 191! 1980 ' s. eviewing his notes on Shakespeare, Tom EDelaney prepares for an oral presentation. ' Programming their IBM PC ' s, these cadets tare expanding upon existing software. HITTING THE BOOKS Throughout a cadet ' s hfe, he has been occupied with activities, such as inspections, aerobics, and prac- tice parades. The cadets main ob- jective is the pursuit that leads to the uhimate graduate, he must have the desire and determination to achieve this goal. To be able to concentrate on academics amidst the constant air of various cadet life functions . To simplify the game plan each cadet finds himself striving to work vdthin the system. tig notes from a recent lecture, Mike pen is summarizing chapters 1 through 30 1 preparation for his next test. Cadet Life 85 f-itmuf 86 Cadet Life Neal Lowenstein enjoys a cold beer in the Palms while on GP. Steve Cade gives a casual smile for era as he takes a break from his meal. GENERAL PERMIT Vince Morton enjoys his delicious ice cream iweet Things during GP. LaRosa gets set to hit the cash flow at a bank. Cade: mm i _ INTRAMURALS •i 88 Cadet Life Intramurals play a major role in the life of a cadet. They take place every Tuesday and Thursday after- noon, and every cadet has to take part if he is not on a sports permit. Intramurals are a break in the con- stant military activities that take place on other afternoons during the week for cadets. A vast number of sports are included in the intramural program. Soccer and football take place on the parade ground. Cocke Hall is the stage for basketball and handball, while racquetball is played in Cameron Hall. The favorite intramural for cadets — run for your rack— takes place whereve r distance can be measured. Cadets who sign up for run for your rack are required to earn 12 aerobic points. Once these 12 points are earned, cadets are allowed to rack . Cadet Life 89 The evening flag and gun detail are set to bring down the flags during parade. The Officer of the Day gives instructions to Sargeant of the Guard Chris Peet. 90 Cadet Life ATTENTION IN BARRACKS . . . • irrii- -- ' ' ? ipiSsi - - ZZ il € The Officer of the Day and the Officer of the Guard make their routine checks outside of barracks. 1 Recorder Todd Tabb works hard at his job )f sending status shps and recording bones. rhe Sargeant of the Guard listens to ques- ions from cadets as leaves to post his sen- inels. y H -- ...„. .s Cadet Life 91 FINE SOUTHERN DINING Mike Johnson prepares yet another meal in a surrounding famiHar to all cadets. |im Begley in one of his more lucid moments. Crozet Hall, Club Crozet, the Mess Hall, whatever you want to call it, VMI ' s place to eat is unique. There are over 1,000 cadets all dressed alike eating at the same time. The rats are eating in the most awkward way possible. The second and first classmen are trying to get away with unfastening the collars on their blouses. The third classmen are usually yelling at the rats. The RDC and staff tables are usually disciplining rats who have gone astray. Crozet Hall at VMI is in a state of mass confusion when one tries to feed over 1,000 cadets with what is called food in the shortest amount of time possible. 92 Cadet Life Rats wait to be seated and to begin eatinj; in way unique to VMI. J lim Harvey eats while enjoying his First Class privlege of wandering around the Club Crozet. service would not be possible without le Kd of the many cadet waiters at VMI. Cadet Life 93 ' a perspective intc ■ iag!BBM 96 Cadet Ii 1 ill , if. i ifi If, 1 ■ ' °° ' il M i i  i SI i i i 1 Basketball ' Track Rugby And More . . . SPORTS Kenneth R. Hirlinger Jr 97 FOOTBALL Jim Daly sets up behind his Hnemen to pass to one of his receivers. On the other end of the pass at times was B. Tilling. This catch gave VMI one of those ever elusive touchdowns. The offensive line had much to celebrate after Tilling made the TD. as they were the trenchfighters providing the QB time to see downfield. J I C ■ 98 Sports PH OTRj As the defense closes in James Wright leaps in the air for a pass in VMI ' s only victory. After the completion, Steve Pancham gets sandwiched betvi een two defenders. Watching impatiently from the sidelines Bri- an Lewis would probably like to get his hands on the game ball. Doing his I can fly imitation Pancham trys to elude his opponents. With the secondary split John Parrott makes a reception look easy. Neil Lowenstein has no problems anchoring the defensive line as they surge forward to hold the opposition. In another play VT is able to get a headstart against the defense which prepares for another running play. SOCCER |unho Chi tries to use his head for this shot. But an alert goahe grabs the pass. Bob Zoeke shows the ref. and his opponents a little fancy footwork as V ' MI sets up for a goal shot. i fJr 102 Sports On or off the field VMI always tries to show the spirit of sportsmanlike conduct. Even on the field cadets must constantly use their heads to meet their objectives. ?• i .  r s VMI takes its penalty shot, an alert forward moves past his defender for chance at a possible rebound. ad Szcypanski puts a move on this defender that allows him to slip past hile the defender slips down. howing his unique style, Kurt Quimby flies through the air to get a new igle on this kick. Sports 103 SWIMMING, DIVING AND WATER POL( This year our team turned in many good per- formances that had a lot of opponents wonder- ' ing about how we progressed so quickly. Paul larvis and Mark Williams (top) were part of our success story. This year we gained some needed depth from our Rats and Thirds. In freestyle Kevin McClung and Matt Koleseki turned into tough competitors. Our divers ()ack Rose — cpt.. Blair Shelton, Ben Griswold and Tommy Roltsch] were consistently winning their events to help out the team. One of the team ' s premiere swimmers. Paul Jar- vis has time for a short nap before his competi- tion finishes. ' ■ lS|jr- ' - jfj«-. ' .« .!«BW ' ' aK? v. ' 104 Sports I Tumbling thru the air Jack Rose turns in another crowd pleasing dive. In the Richmond Men and Ladies meet against VMI and Sweet Briar. Easy Wil- liams fly in the FLY. Our Polo team enjoyed the playing but suf- fered some crushing defeats due to lack of practice and experience. Cpt. Seline advised us and Dinger coached and played goaL Eric. Russ. Dan. Ken. Paul. Tom. 2nd Row: lim. Tim. Paul. Tim. Chuck Rich. Against Richmond we pulled a few surprises and almost pulled in the victorj-. Here Gar - McClelland anchors the Medley. Sports 105 Blair Shelton is developing into one of the area ' s top divers and the form he shows in this back-dive is the reason why. -SMSi i Concentration is very important as Eric Dwight Whiteman psychs for the 1000. Placing well against most of our opponents. Tommy Peer ' s determination did the team a lot of credit. Mouths open in wonder. Jim Coulter and Paul |arvis listen to Jim Agostini after their last race. 106 Sports During our most interesting meet (UofR) Tommy Peer. Ken Hirlinger, and Dan Whalen ready their voices to out cheer Richmonds ' screaming la- dies during the mens ' breaststroke event. W i Sh t T - . t m m X 2x ? ' 1 fcj . r J ■ik Hamond Urner counts the laps, allowing our distance swimmers the opportunity to concentrate on more important subjects (i.e. girls, booze, etc.) As Sweet Briars Girls watch the ver - close medley relay. Paul Janis prepares to beat UR ' s flier. Sports 107 108 Sports •:! GOLF Then there was Danks Burton to dis- prove my concentration theory . Who else but Danks could or would look the other way of this shot. Mr. Cascio where are you when you ' re needed the most . . . .M The key to golfing must be in the concentration as these pictures will show. Will Johnson has a tough shot this time. The lay of his ball is between a sandtrap and a golftrap. ' llO Sports TENNIS The 1984-1985 Tennis Team, under the direction of team captain Graham Rose, displays their new uniforms. Making use of our eight outdoor courts and a good day of sunshine, the team practices for their next tournament. Despite the fact that everyone has his own style, the important thing about tennis is the serve. Could there be much doubt that with this look of agony we have an ace here. 112 Sports Tom Struckmeyer, the team ' s only third, gives his utmost concentration to the moving ducks down range. With the help of a stand Dave Whittaker can worry more about the target than trying to keep his gun loops — rifle) steady. Sports 113 RUGBY r V One of the fundamental aspects of rugby is that the ball alwa draws a crowd, as this Keydet discovers. IM n J )iiu)j Mi.dowen shares a few moments with the ladies to prepare himse for the match. Push Harder is the name of this play. The plan — take the egg from i nest with the opposing ruggers. fc 114 Sports ? If II 1 i?i V ' n II n n - ' ' n i! J If n If i sing is very important to a planned at- VMI moves in on the attack to the pleasure of their spectators. i, so our ruggers practice the technique h fierce intensity. Mthdugh Rugby does have some of the aspects of football (as shown here) it is ver much its own sport. Doug McGowen, Brent Harder, and Greek Halages try to master their opponents in attempting to gain control of the ball. Sports llo Although a bit worn out. Senior Matt Henderson can look back to his four on the mats with the satisfaction of knowing he was a champ. Often a t ' pical scene was VMI walking away with their arms raised. Once a Eric Woodhouse gets the honors. MMMTUa TWi M Ol SCOK nJMSCOM f1 . With a look of determination, Kenny Spain tries to drive his man forward. Somewhere in this tangle of arms and legs Bob Zoeke works on a reversal. Get Back Here!! John Long tries to keep his man from scurrying off the mats. I ■ ■; 118 Sports Victory is barely eluding Craig I larris as his man makes a feeble attempt to stay off his shoulders. With the ref looking sla-ward Todd Harris waits patiently for his oppo- nent to ready himself. Matt Henderson moves into a bet- ter position against a flattened op- ponent who is momentarily help- ess to resist. Sports 119 With a look of determination David Phillips takes off for third. Outfielder Tommy McGinnis makes a good play off a bouncing ball. I David Tyler takes an infield hit and turns it into an out for the batter. I It ' s a bird, it ' s a plane, no it ' s just a fly ball and another out for the opponell 120 Sports As Kelly Raber rounds the bases the opponents ' outfielder winds up to T give Kelly a run for his money. This years team gave everyone a few Along with Cedric Wins (above), surprises thanks to the firstclassmen who Darwin Sawyer (right) and Milte were three of the five starters. Herndon were the other seniors vi- tal to the team ' s success. 122 Sports One of the best players around is Gay Elmore, who pro- vided the team with a reliable all-around player. Filling out the starting team is the ball control guard Mike Huffman. For any team to succeed it must have a strong bench to rely on. This year Rat Gardner was one of the few that provided that much needed depth. Cedric Wins gave the team a high percentage outside shooter that could bust many defensive zones into submission. In times of trouble Mark Current was used as a backup for the bigmen up front. Of course to be good a team needs a coach who stands up for his men. Here Mart - Fletch- er shows his displeasure of the refereeing done at our games. Sports 123 CROSS COUNTRY Bruce Hill shows that running isn ' t always fun and games, especially for a Firstclassman. ■ 1 H 1 ■MJII B -K l3 f • A U 1 spite possible pain, the end of the run can bring a smile to RAT Hoofnagles ' t in the front of this pack is Henry Loving, who would probably like to jckly lose the pack. Sports 125 TRACK [4 m ■ li B i ri! tr H H KcI s hI BI 1 Q 1 j BSg 91 i HI I Davis Estes blows away the opposition to reach the unbroken tape. Along with the relay teams, VMI ' s track team has won many honoi on the path to being nationally ranked. Henry Sanchez barely leads the pack in this hoof-race. 1 In one of his last throws as a Keydet. Sheldon Johnson shows th power of a putter. 126 Sports Mark Action |ackson gets a pep talk between rounds from the boxing coach and his crew. Many times this year the hard fists of our team brought the symbol of victory as this bout did for lohn Urquhart. lackson ' s gargoyle grin and his aggressive style bring smiles to all but his opponents. j 128 Sports ' 00 f Under pressure, Jim Daly looks dowTifield for an open receiver. Sports 129 Trent Bridges on the carry makes extra yards off a block by Louis Rucker. South-paw Scott Bryant fires another down the chute. 130 Sports Sports 131 Al Comer drops back into the pocket scan- ning the secondary. 132 Sports Stephan Jones. Jimmy. Walker, and Glen Ralston close in for the tackle. ■mm. y: mm = ' t ! ii «iy««i a: ™ — r | ' l9 -:- ■ .jfS iiSlJlii;- Ben Walker rounds second to take third. ' ' . .r - !.. ' J ' fii i. I i i III ifi 1 i Corps of Cadets Clubs Organizations CORPS Steven R. Sinclair William H. Raid John G. Douglas 135 REGIMENTAL STAFF ).M. Shimotsu Regimental S-1 N.B.Jocz Regimental S-3 P.H. Mangerian Regimental S-4 A.G. Shirley II Regimental S-6 136 Corps 1ST BATTALION STAFF G.R. Bessette Executive Officer J. P. Begley III Battalion S-1 C.P. Chen Battalion S-3 Corps 137 2ND BATTALION STAFF W.M. Sargeant Executive Officer D.T. Barthol Battalion S-1 J.B. Chartier Battalion S-3 138 Corps 3RD BATTALION STAFF M.B. Hamilton Battalion Commander D.E. Stinnette Executive Officer K. Robles Battalion S-1 K.D. Kirk Battalion S-3 ALPHA COMPANY M.D. Herndon Company Commander H.R. Hill Executive Officer RJ. Tremaglio III Platoon Lieutenant T.B. Thompson Platoon Lieutenant J.A. Stuart Platoon Lieutenant It If F PI 1! 140 Corps 2: g CD o UJ o x (6 oi X BRAVO COMPANY L.A. Thomas First Sergeant J.R. Dixon Operations Sergeant T.S. Williamson FV Supply Sergeant J.C. Saunders Guidon Bearer SJ. Adamus Platoon Lieutenant M. Hulyo Platoon Lieutenant M.B. King Platoon Lieutenant R.H. Speir Company Commander 142 Corps ai cd O 5 CHARLIE COMPANY R.R. Williams III First Sergeant D.G. White Operations Sergeant M.S. Carroll Supply Sergeant S.V. Motylinski Guidon Bearer 144 Corps DELTA COMPANY 146 Gorps Q o t 0 u MJ X pd H H CO 2 o fk O UJ JU X X o H o H Ui •• a uO 5 M4 CL. . 5 H — 1 o z t o z X MJ N o P u ! H M-. O o UJ oo 00 Z O MJ 2 MJ H o MJ H A «-o CO ECHO COMPANY C.A. Touhill First Sergeant S-I. Cooper Operations Sergeant D.A. Home Supply Sergeant M.W. McGraw Guidon Bearer 148 Corps O Ci O O o H o o a; o Oh CO 6 O FOXTROT COMPANY M.S. Brown II Company Comander A.M.P. Smith Executive Officer K.B. Cade Platooon Lieutenant ).R. Miller Platoon Lieutenant D.M. Caruso Platoon Lieutenant G.A. DeGrote First Sergeant D.S. Hunter Operations Sergeant K.W. Quimby Supply Sergeant C.R. Chappell Gu idon Bearer 150 Corps 2: O UJ Ui o ;£ O Q O OQ • C) 2 UJ O UJ o CO Uh Q DC 5 o _l z. r O H 00 O u C .) pi o s o o O w a: o 2:, h- ' MJ o H 3: o LU Uw D. O O z - H ai O 00 H U UJ O UJ CO GOLF COMPANY W.L. Engleson III Compny Commander AJ. Mock Executive Officer 152 Corps Bjp ff . P.T. Patterson First Sergeant T.E. Delaney Operations Sergeant C.L. McCarthy Supply Sergeant J.M. Pauley Guidon Bearer 2 ffi o P —J CQ O 2: X o Q : H o a: t 0 JLU O :z: O O X a. O to cu to O o o H t o o X o o Ul t o O O HOTEL COMPANY 154 Corps R.L. Mclntire, III Company Commander J.T. Underwood Executive Officer S.B. Hagan Platoon Lieutenant T.J. Emerson Jr. Platoon Lieutenant S.D. Miller Platoon Lieutenant 2: O P Ui _ O :2: 6 ;S UJ O CO M-. o X DC H cm O — I oO CO X H O 2 a- CO MJ z o X H O 0-. o CO CO Q i z o o 6 o . O uj o o O w X o Z o UJ o ( u ■ li ' O Z O CO H O - O CO CO Pd o CO Z M4 N )—t H I— I O o CO z 5 MJ P-. cO 4) Pd 3: o .z o INDIA COMPANY K.J. Caruso Company Commander R.D. Ellis Executive Officer S.L. Heflin Platoon Lieutenant H.W. Bayer Platoon Lieutenant H.E. Allen III Platoon Lieutenant R.L. Gardner First Sergeant W.T. Southard Operations Sergeant G.A. Halages Supply Sergeant I.V. Parente Guidon Bearer 111 ■15 lilt 156 Corps ▼I Iff m HI in m BAND COMPANY G.D. Moyers Platoon Lieutenant G.A. Enterline Platoon Lieutenant M.C. Boswell Jr. Platoon Lieutenant K. Leary Drum Major F.K. Berkhimer First Sergeant C.S. Welch Operations Sergeant G.A. Hoffman Supply Sergeant K.R. Hirlinger Guidon Bearer 158 Corps S.]. Lane Company Commander M.A. Ceroli Executive Officer 1 i T X o 5 O DC 3: H O i— I CO oO P-. 00 H o O 1 1985 Honor Court First Glass Representatives Barton G. Williams President David E. Stinnette. .Vice-President Mathew S. Brown, II Kyle H. Goldsmith Mathew B. Hamilton Stephen L. Heflin John ]. Lee, III Christopher S. Welch Second Class Representatives Steven K. Anderson Christopher S. Ashworth Paul W. Burch Thomas J. Fitzpatrick Smardie D. Podo Prosecutors 160 Corps ;XECUTIVE AND GENERAL COMMITTEE The Executive and General Committees are formed of and by the corps They are estabHshed to maintain the class system and the appearence of the corps in the pub- he eye The Committees normally consist of the officers of the upper three classes however, many cadets have had stand-in roles thus increasing the participation of the corps in student discipline activi- ties JAMES B. CHARTIER 1984-85 President Organizations 161 The Rat Disciplinary Committee is a group of eleven First Classmen voted by their class to insure that the highest standards of etiquette, appearence, and discipline are upheld by the Rat Mass. The RDC presents the biggest obstacle the Rat Mass must hurtle on their journey to becoming a V.M.I. Class. The Committee forces the New Cadet to utilize self- discipline, perseverance, and motivation in an attempt to overcome the hardships of the Rat Line, and re- quires that all individuality be cast aside to be replaced with the concept of unity and the Brother Rat Spirit. The RDC is a subcommittee of the EC GC and is under the supervision of the President of the RDC and the First Class. The Committee relies on the support of the First Class rendered in the form of volunteers at weekly meetings, aid at sweat parties, and enforcement of policy in bar- racks. In addition, the administration plays a role in the functioning of the RDC by honoring penalties awarded, as well as providing a tactical officer to insure proper procedures are fol- lowed in all cases of RDC business. Brenton D. Harder, 1985 RDC President 162 rhe RDC introduces itself to the Class of !988. jteve Madeiras teaches some wayward ?ats the necessity of learning from the lystem. Rats prepare for ser ' ing Rat Tours, a new innovation in the VMI ratline. [eff Hill and Mike Ceroli pass judgement on a Rat during an afternoon meeting of the RDC, another innovation in the s ' stem. Organizations 163 I SOCIETY OF PHYSICS STUDENTS The Society of Physics Students is a national organization which pro- motes educational activities related to the physical sciences. Academic achievement is rewarded by membership in the Physics Honor Society, Sigma Pi Sigma. The V.M.I. Chapter sponsors speakers, picnics, and field trips to further interest the corps and community in Physics. Ross Miller 1984-85 President A.S.C.E. _ The Student Chapter of the Ameri- can Society of Civil Engineers is one of the oldest and largest cadet organizations at VMI. Through its activities, which include seminars, field trips, paper competitions, branch meetings, and the concrete canoe competition, its members are given a better understanding of the civil engineering profession in addi- tion to employment opportunities. Greg Renner 1984-85 President f] 164 Organizations The American Society of Mechanical Engineers is a club for all Mechanical Engineering majors that acquaints its members with the personnel of mechanical engineer- ing. Club members are exposed to job opportunities and responsiblities in the Mechanical Engineering field. Membership alone can be beneficial to one ' s future. Club projects include guest speakers, field trips, design projects, and con- tests. CHRIS WELCH 1984-85 President A.S.M.E. PRE-LAW SOCIETY The Pre-Law Societ ' is designed to aid those cadets desiring to go to law school. The society makes several trips each year to a variet ' of Virginia law schools and also hosts speakers from both the legal profession and the law ' schools. It also assists cadets by providing them with information concerning law school admissions, LSAT ' s, and the legal profession. Joseph Spivey IV 1984-85 President ' ganizations l65 CADET BATTERY j The Cadet Battery consists of those cadets interested in Field artillery and gunnen, ' . Members learn the operation and maintenance of the 105-mm Howitzer as well as the duties of a gun crew. The Bat tery performs salutes for visiting digni- taries and other Institute functions. Most of the members in the Cadet Batten, ' seem to get a real bang out of the group ' s activities. Robert Chapman 1984-85 Batterv Commander The Association of the United States Army is an organization in which cadets seeking commissions in the U.S. Army may participate in service oriented activities. The George C. Marshall Company co- sponsors the Marshall Awards Con- ference each year and sends cadets to the A. U.S. A. National Conven- tion in Washington, D.C. Other ac- tivities include field trips and guest speakers in addition to regular meetings. Peter Mangerian 1984-85 President 166 Organizations MILITARIA SOCIETY The VMI Militaria Society ' is a club dedicated to the playing of wargames. These games range from the ancient world to the near future and are both factual and hypotheti- cal. The club members supply the games but others are owned by the club. Dues are also collected to pay for Wargame magazine subscrip- tions. Al Miller 1984-85 President he Sport Parachute Club is a very O T ) ' D nP D A D A ( T TT THPTj ' C ' X T T D ctive organization at the VMI OJl LJiV i x lIv lLjll U 1 Jlj Lj Li U IJ hey sponsor weekly trips, in the ill and spring, to the New River alley Sport Parachute Center in lublin, Va. This year ' s membership onsists of close to 50 cadets. The iub has its own Square Canopy, a ' pe of chute , and is hoping to urchase two more for jumpers ' ho plan to achieve a status be- ond Student, Mike Munson 1984-85 President Organizations 167 I SOCIETY OF YOUNG ECONOMISTS The Society of Young Economists is an organization whose purpose is to allow students to participate in eco- nomic-related activities. These objectives are met through various field trips and society lectures sponsored throughout the year. This year many members of the Society of Young Economists participated in the renewed investment club and thus received applied experience in the use of the stock market. Thomas Manning 1984-85 President NEWMAN CLUB The Newman Club ' s goal is to in- crease Christian fellowship among the cadets of VMI. Weekly dinners are held Saturday nights. Cadets are also encouraged to participate in one of the encounters with Christ retreat weekends sponsored by the diocese of Richmond for Virginia college men and women. These weekends are held at several different locations in Virginia. As we grow in friendship, our hope is to grow in faith. 168 Org; -I YOUNG DEMOCRATS The purpose of the Young Demo- crats is to enable cadets to have the opportunity to become active in the various political and social aspects of the Democratic Party. The society frequently invites speakers and participates in local Democratic Party functions. The organization strives to encourage the registration of New Voters and to acquire the support of the voters in Democratic ideals. Jeffrey Golembiewski 1984-85 Chairman he Posit Committee has constantly ijived to improve cadet life and ip overall image of the V.M.I. It j ' flluates all aspects of cadet life, ;hducts studies, and makes recom- i ndations to the Superintendent ' ough the Commandant. Among ■ i projects we have worked on are i instillation of washers and dry- -i, a bicycle storage area, a typing Dm for cadet use, and improving 1; academic atmosphere. CHING PU CHEN 1985 Pr esident POSIT COMMITTEE Organizations 169 SEMPER FIDELIS SOCIETY The Semper Fidelis Society is a na- tional organization formed by Marines for those college students who are actively pursuing a commission in the United States Marine Corps. The society provides for the Marine contingent of the Corps of Cadets, Marine-oriented activities, and speakers. The society provides the Lexington and Buena Vista areas with community ' , civic, and charity projects. Such projects include; Toys for Tots, United Way Charity Run, and the Lexing- ton — Buena Vista Roadrace. The 100 man contingent is under the di- rection and supervision of Captain George E. Rector. Gerald R. Bessette 1984-85 President ARNOLD AIR SOCIETY ' The Jefferson Scott-Dodson Squad- ron and the accompanying Angel Flight from Southern Seminary Ju- nior College form the Arnold Air Society of the Virginia Military In- , stitute. As a non-profit organization, ' ' ' ' ' the Amies and Angels assist the lo- cal community ' in service projects such as, the Halloween Party spon- sored by the Jaycees for the chil- dren of Lexington and surrounding areas, the collection of cans for needy families for Thanksgiving, and taking orphans to home foot- ball games. The societ ' ' s purpose is to create long lasting and beneficial relationships between future Air Force officers and the local civilian population. Club events include weekend visits to other colleges with Arnold Air Societies, parachut- ing, and attendance at the Area and National Conclaves. Michael Lakos 1984-85 Squadron Commander I COL J T L PRESTON - J -. Hffdf 1 170 Organizations le Promaji Club was founded to icilitate the lives of the Minority iudents at V.M.I. The club has the lajor purpose of maintaining an xeptable coexistence with the jrps of Cadets and the Lexington mmunity. The members are in- , ' lved with projects throughout the ;:xington community such as, The :)ys Club and Churches, and the )mmunications Committee within 3 V.M.I, community. Lamont Toliver 1984-85 President PROMAJI CLUB GLEE CLUB The V.M.I. Glee Club is the musical ambassador for the Insti- tute. Its members participate in concerts to entertain the pubHc. The concert schedule includes ex- change concerts with girls ' schools, television appearances, and many official Institute activities, such as Parent ' s Weekend and the Armv R.O.T.C. Marshall Awards. Past highlights have included re- cording contracts, singing on the steps of the Nation ' s Capitol, and performing in the National Cathe- dral. The Glee Club is open for membership to the entire corps, and numbers approximately 60 ca- dets. Kelly Berkhimer Organizations 171 } Fully realizing the importance of the Centennial edition, the 1985 BOMB staff has endeavored to completely and accurately chronicle the events of the 1984-1985 aca- demic year to the best of its abili- ties. The 1985 BOMB represents an untold number of hours of dedi- cated and competent work by the members of the 1985 BOMB. Each section, from the anniversary pages to the index, had to be designed, laid-out, and organized by the various members of the staff. This work, however, would not have been possible without the photogra- phy staff whose efforts in the dark- room and all over the post ensured that the year would be fully covered. In the meantime, the busi- ness staff was hard at work selling advertisements and books, as well as keeping the BOMB within the limits of its ' budget. It is only through the efforts of the entire staff that this book, the 1985 BOMB, is not only a reality but also of the highest-quality ' that is possible. THE 1985 BOMB FROM THE 1885 BOMB Perhaps the most fitting introduc- tion to this work would be an apology. The preparation of the BOMB, the pioneer of college annuals in the South, has been at- tended with many difficulties. We present the result of our labors to the public with little cause for con- gratulation, but with the consciousness of knowing that what little we have performed is the re- sult of individual effort. To the Faculty we are indebted for — well, much moral advice and many good wishes; further than this, they have shown no interest whatever in the success of our pub- lication. And right here we would like to offer a suggestion. It is a well known fact among educational in- stitutions that great good can be ac- complished by the cooperation of the professors, outside as well as in- side the recitation rooms. But with two exceptions, none of our Faculty have ever condescended to attend the literary exercises of our soci- eties. Why is this? By a generous appropriation from the Board of Visitors of the Insti- tute, we have been able to publish an annual, typographically, at least, a success; and now the BOMB is here with fuse lit and shell charged, prepared to assail the walls of the vulnerable, one and all, without distinction. And if, after the manner of bombs, we are destined to termi- nate in a bust, we console our- selves with the reflection that we have had for our targets those who have laid themselves liable to assault, be they whom they may, and for our aim, the welfare and prosperity of our noble Alma Mat- To those who have assisted us in our work by subscriptions and ad- vertisements, we are deeply grate- ful; to those whose foibles have af- forded us amusement we are also greatly indebted, but to those who are inclined to resent the exposure of their weaknesses, we most re- spectfully refer OUR FIGHTING EDITOR. Third Class section editors John Lightner and Warren Michelsen prepare another page for publication. Organizations 173 m M Ken Hirlinger chooses the best picture ti use in the Sports section. 174 Organizations r p 1985 BOMB Sl ' AFF Editor in Chief Business Manager Managing Editor George Headley Mike Steen : Steve Sinclair i Cadet Life Mike Collins J Alan Cowan Greg Cooch i Sports Ken Hirlinger ; Organizations John Douglas First Class Shawn Oliver James Tribble Second Class )ohn McConnell Third Class John Lightner Warren Michelsen Fourth Class Greg Gooch :i C. Clark Institute Dave Brennan Outrage Matt Daniel Advertisements Eric Butner Circulation Manager Tom Buckley Circulation Bill Barber Advertising Ashley Abernathey Trip Bowles Mike McDaniel Promotions Stephen Baird Systems Analyst Brian A. Burton Photography Editor Mike Wright Darkroom Manager Ken Devero Photo Liaison Sean Poremba Head Photographer Scott Hillier Photographers Kevin Barker , Lap The Chau Brent Hashimoto Brent McManis Joe Pauley Tracy Porter James L. Sigmon David M. Smith HSC VMI is located in the center apex of many all-girl schools. Each of these regions comprise the funda- mental fourth leg of the VMI stool: The Academic Concentration. The below research team is hard at work at Hollins. Only after proper training and certification is one able to do this fype of field work. It is due to the efforts of these organ- izations that many weekends have worked out better than they would ha ' e been otherwise. Organizations 175 Pat Gill, Advertising Manager, contacts a possible advertiser for the next issue of the CADET. Tim Perez relaxes before writing another stop. ' . 1 - 176- K rHE VMI CADET -I ' im]igi The VMI CADET strove this year to inform the Corps about current happenings around post and else- where that had an effect at VMI. Through its ' circulation, THE CA- DET was able to reach a wide au- dience and relate the events that were significant to the Corps. The thoughtful and insightful editorials made One of America ' s Last Inde- pendent College Newspapers something to be looked forward to every week. Randy Ward uses the phone quickly, before the TCFC can come in to place another piz- za order. The CADET staff hard at work Thursday night, preparing the paper for printing the next day. Organizations 177 V.M.I. THEATER The VMI Theater presented two productions this year. The Fall production was THE NIGHT THOREAU SPENT IN JAIL. The Spring production was GUYS AND DOLLS. Both productions were re- ceived well after countless hours of work by cadets, the VMI and Lex- ington communities. Both plays were produced by Joellen Bland, to whom much of the success is due. The Faculty advisor for the VMI Theater is Colonel Mike Harris. Henry worships in the woods. The cast of The Night Thoreau Spent in |ail ' . . 178 Organizations Organizations l 79 CHEERLEADERS The V.M.I. Cheerleaders is a group of cadets and girls from Southern Seminary Junior College that work to inspire the Spirit within the Corps at football and basketball games. They also get the cadets and teams fired-up at pep-rallies, and maintain a cheerful attitude throughout the games even in the event of defeat. 180 Organizations Circle K Club JJLLlJLJU The V.M.I, Circle K Club is one of over 700 clubs nationwide that is a college level of the Kiwanis Club. The club is a communit ' service organization that has been extreme- ly active in the V.M.I., Lexington, and surrounding communities. The club also provides fellowship by in- teracting with Circle K Clubs at other colleges and universities throughout the state, holding many social events. GLENN K. FRANK 1984-85 President The Cadet Program Board is a com- mittee of nine cadets whose primary purpose is to improve the social, recreational, and cultural of- ferings to the Corps. The CPB carries out this function each year by presenting a series of top notch films, lectures, entertainers, dinnershows, and more. The CPB also serves as the Corps representa- tive on the cadet activities commit- tee. Row 1: Brad Chandler. Creg Harris. John McClain. Tim Armstrong Row 2: Bo Johnson. Kern- Kirk. Jeff Lane. Adam Love- less. adet Program Board Organizations l81 The VMI Religious Council is the ca- det organization with the responsibil- it ' of helping cadets expand their reli- gious lives. Its purpose is to review requests for official recognition of reli- gious activities at VMI, and requests of recognized religious organizations to attend retreats or other events, as well as coordinate and promote reli- gious activities or functions to be held at the Institute. It Is the goal of the council to provide information about what religious opportunities are avail- able to the cadet and to encourage ca- det participation. An officer from each organized religious organization such as the Fellowship of Christian Ath- letes, the Canterbury Club, the Navigators, the Baptist Student Union, the Chapel Choir, and the Newman Club is on the council as well as members at large. The Council wishes to represent cadets of all faiths and hopes to enrich the religious atmosphere of the institute through its efforts. RELIGIOUS COUNCIL BSU The Baptist Student Union is a non-denominational group which promotes inter-collegate relations through Christian Fellowship. From car washes and canoe trips to fellowship suppers and State Con- ventions the B.S.U. is geared to- ward having good clean fun while reaching out to the Corps. a Mike Steen 1985-85 Chairman 182 Organizations S-5 STAFF rhe S-5 Staff is that part of the :ommand that is in charge of pub- ic relations and recruiting, and luring Cadre the S-5 assists a great leal in the counseling of New Ca- iets. The staff is headed by the Regimental S-5, Augustus G. jhirley. Aiding him are the S-5 lieutenants from the three Battalions, Mark S. Eubank, Tracy W. Burke, and Karl W. Marks. The rest of the staff consists of almost thirty other cadets from all four classes who give regularly sched- uled tours to the public as well as tours for prospective cadets in the Spring. The cadets brief the public on the lifestyle of a V.M.I. Cadet and the history of V.M.I. FCA The Fellowship of Christian Atheletes has become, over the last few years, one of the focal points of Christian fellowship here at the Institute. To call the group the Fellowship of Christians would be more exact, for they are made up of varsity athletes, former varsity ' athletes, men who only play intramurals, and even girls from the neighboring schools. We do share one thing in common and that Is to increase in our spiritual growth, and our faith in Christ. FCA is a place to learn about God. praise him, and develop a personal relationship with Him. FCA is a place to see movies, read the Bible, pray, share with others, and most of all, find a true Friend. Organizations 183 CITIZEN ■SOLDIEP.S : ATTACHED TO THE I P. WHO ' S WHO FANAE-AND READYIN-EVERYTIME OF r Thirty Virginia Military Institute first classmen have been named to the current edition of Who ' s Who Among Students in American Uni- versities and Colleges. The cadets selected for recognition in the na- tional publication were chosen by a faculty — student committee which considered individual academic and extracurricular achievement and general contributions to VMI. The selectees are Stanley I- Adamus, Linden, N.J.; Adam C. Babcock, Cherry Hill, N.J.; Mathew S. Brown II, Richmond, Va.; James B. Chartier, Grafton, Ma.; Ching Pu Chen, Placentia, Ca.; Matthew F. Daniel, Richmond, Va.; Thomas ]. Emerson, Jr., Siler City, N.C.; Paul C. Gragas, S. Farmingdale, N.Y. George W. Headley, New Orleans La.; Brent Hearn II, Medford, N.J. Stephen L. Heflin, Remington, Va. Kevin D. Jenkins, Camp Hill, Pa. Norbert B. Jocz, Blacksburg, Va. John J. Kaplan, Belleville, N.J.; Ker- ry D. Kirk, Elliston, Va.; Michael J. Lamore, Virginia Beach, Va.; Peter H. Mangerian, Fairport, N.Y.; Dan- iel W. Murphy, Cincinnati, Oh.; Perry T. Patterson, Spartanburg, B.C.; Devin S. Roddenburg, Longwood, FL; Thomas J. Roltsch, Dumfries, Va.; John E. Rose, Claysville, Pa.; William M. Ser- geant, Millboro, Va.; John M. Shimotsu, Culver City, Ca.; A. Gra- ham Shirley II. APO N.Y.; Paul M. Shoemaker, Blairstown, N.J.; David T. Smith, Colonial Heights, Va.; Da- vid E. Stinette, Lynchburg, Va.; Da- vid A. Twillie, Little Rock, Ar.; Bar- ton G. Williams, New Bern, N.C. iCATE ■ HEe:i HVNO 0 1 E D HER R A - p, The purpose of the American chemists in the nation speak on i ( . Chemical Society is to expose the wide variety of chemical topics ' chemistry program by organizing The ACS also aids its members b guest speakers, and offering stu- providing information or dents an opportunity to attend employment and graduate schools, chemistry functions outside V.M.I. The various lectures organized by GLENN FRANB the ACS give students the chance 1984-85 Presiden to listen to some of the foremost 184 Organizations r rhe Civil Engineering Society of i MI is a new organization on Post hat seeks to encourage academic ind social achievement. Its 25 nembers are all first and second :lassmen. The CES is primarily a ervice organization, hoping to help ]ivil Engineers to do better in their tudies and to take a more active ole in the extracirricular activities offered at VMI. CE SOCIETY PHI KAPPA PHI Phi Kappa Phi is an honor societ - that recognizes superior scholarship in all academic disciplines. Admis- sion into Phi Kappa Phi is by invitation only and requires both distinguished scholarship and good character and criteria for membership. The VMI Chapter of Phi Kappa Phi is a fairly recent ad- dition to the number of select col- leges and universities nationwide that have active chapters. Organizations 185 OGA The purpose of the Officer of the Guard Association is to create and maintain an environment conducive to the success of the cadets and the corps at V.M.I. The OGA is an agency of the class system and is responsible to the first class president. The function of the OGA is to facilitate communication, harmony, and discipline at V.M.I. Only First Class privates are members of the OGA. MATT HENDERSON President 1984-85 OGA 186 he Institute of Electrical and Elec- onic Engineers was founded in 1884 ith Alexander Graham Bell and homes Edison among its charter embers. Today the IEEE is the lar- ;st technical professional engineer- g society in the world. This interna- onal organization is dedicated to elping Electrical Engineers keep breast with todays rapid growing chnology. Steve Motylinski 1984-85 President IEEE CWRT The Civil War Roundtable is a group of cadets who demonstrate how the Corps of Cadets lived, dressed, and drilled during the New Market Period (The Civil War). It also represents V.M.I, at functions which pertain to the role of the Institute in the War Between the State. The Civil War Roundtable is active in the Battle of New Market in which the Corps of Cadets participated, in 1864. John McConnell 1984-85 President i TANKER PLATOON The VMI Tanker Platoon allow! interested cadets to get hands-or training as a member of an armoi platoon. The focal point of thf platoon is the Army ROTC detacb ment ' s five M48A5 tanks. Cadet ' train in all aspects of tank warfan to include gunnery, tactics, anc maintenance. Chris Smity 1984-85 Platoon Commander 188 Organizations 3ISTOL TEAM he VMI Pistol Team had a ' inning season this year, ighlighted by many individual tro- hies as well as placing at several loets. The team, no longer open :rictly to Naval ROTC cadets, )oks forward to many winning aasons to come. FIRE FIGHTERS VMI is located in the center of a region of National Parks. The VMI firefighters are available to help fight the forest fires that occur of- ten in these parks. Only after prop- er training and certification, is one able to fight fires. It is due to the efforts of this organization that many fires have not been as bad as they could have been. 189 HOP AND FLOOR The Hop and Floor committee worked again this year to make VMI ' s social events successful and smooth-running. Besides decorating Cocke Hall for ever ' hop, the com- mittee contracted the bands and sold the tickets in order to ensure that the VMI Hop was an event to be looked forward to and enjoyed by the Corps and their dates alike. 190 Organizations ' MI is fortunate enough to be seated within close access to many ifferent outdoor recreation areas, ' he Cadet Recreation Committee orked again this year help cadets hjoy outdoor activities. By provid- g everything from tents for over- ight camping trips to skis for the opes, the CRC makes it possible for lany cadets to get away from the istitute for a while and relax in the eautiful Virginia countryside. CRC S COMMANDERS VMI ' s stage band, the Commanders have played this year at various functions at the Institute and else- where. The Commanders work has brought the big band sound to Homecoming Weekend and Ring Figure 1986, to name a couple of the many times in which the Corps was able to enjoy their perfor- mances. Organizations 191 BREAKOUT ' 88 Break-out for the Class of 1988 took place on February 15, 1985. For the first time, the event took place on a Friday instead of the traditional Wednesday that has characterized breakouts in the past. Congratula- tions and best of luck to the Class of 1988. 192 Organizations ■ ' V5 ns 193 194 TT ifl i ' i I ' l i l il il i il il Firs. Class ,1| rrrrrrrrr Second Class Third Class Rats CLASSES James A. Tribble Sh awn P. O liver Joh n E. McC onnell Warren W. Michelsen Joh n F. Ligh tner Greg C. Gooch Chris A. Clark 195 The flickering flame at the end of the tunnel grows more bright as each day begins, ends. This tunnel, which has been undeniably long and dangerously dim, is a hill steep course, a dark run filled with pushing and panting, even panick- ing as a lonely few drop . . . stam- peded, some to recover; some never will. The light is not more than the spark of a firefly, yet it ' s magnified as each day conquers darkness ' dungeon. And more than a spark, it rages like a star, a burning sun that, for the sake of boldness, peers no more in this tunnel. No, upon reaching the open-ness, that cautious sun, whose filtered bright light lures men onward, will burst open a bathing sea of blinding awareness, glorious. Sunglasses are recommended MFD THE CLASS OF 1985 James B. Chartier President John J. Lee Vice-President Matthew F. Daniel Historian 196 First Class ■ wr First Class 197 44 ' o V w J q) JOHN LAWRENCE ADAMS Grit. I.A.. Smiley. Townie, John Lexington. Va. Civil Engineering— Special Student P ' i 4.3.2.1; AS. 4,3; Scholarship 3; Special Student; M.S. 2.1. MS, Special Student; Commandants List 4,3.2.1; Dead Trip 3,2.1; Conduct Prob. 2; No. 1 Club 2: Beers 4.3.2.1; Ghetto 3.2; Sinks 1; ASCE 4.3,2.1; Distribution Editor VMI Cadet 1; EC GC Secretan- 1; East Lex. Ranger inlegrir - ha: ed of rules ' ■ Albert Camus Well, its been a long 4 years here at the I , Everyone always said it would go by fast and Im glad I didn ' t listen to them. There were many good times such as Summer, Spring Break, Christmas. Roadtrips. Midnight Beer Runs. Grateful Dead Con- certs. Amnesty Parties, etc. There were countless bad times: the Founder ' s Day Massacre, confinement. P.T. ' s. coming back for cadre first class year to get a few extra days furlough only to get a 2 month prison sentence. But I have to say the good times outweigh the bad times due to the fact that 1 have made many lifelong friends here. Stench. Bone, Nuge. Kurt Buckethead. and the rest of you guys; you all know the true meaning of the word brother rat unlike some of the yes-men in this place of higher education. To my parents: Mom thanks for the meals and Dad thanks for tr ' ing to understand and Physics wasn ' t really that bad. 1 know 1 have embarassed you all in the past but thanks for being there when I needed advice. To my dyke [im. it ' ll go by fast. Finally to my grandfather, even though you never got your VMI diploma, my diploma will be for the both of us. Goodbye VML There is a road, no simple highway. between the dawn and the dark of nighr. and if you go, no one may follow; that path is for your steps ,Mone ' — Hunter-Garcia Dykes 1982: Byron Welsh Rats: |im Cnttrell STANLEY JOSEPH ADAMUS Stash Linden, New Jersey History. German — Marine Corps Rat 4; Cpl 3; Msl. Sgt Sgt 3.2,1; CWRT 4.2.1; CBC Foreign-born Leprech; Pit. Lt. 1; Cadre 3.2; Rat Training 4; Marine Detachment 2.1; MAC ' s 4; Member of The Family 2,1 al. Life Life here at the Mother T ' was definitely less than spent here became congested with heartaches, depressions, meeting never-ending, and sometimes unfair deadlines. She de- manded a lot. I gave her my all. She liked it. and wanted more. For that, 1 will always love my Teacher and Disciplinarian whom I affectionately call Mother I . I cannot begin nor put into words the love and gratitude I have for my parents. They answered my doubts and despair with help and great unspoken confidence and pride. To my blood-brother Phil, what can I say or where can 1 begin? For your help and love I can only an- swer by offering a simple Thank-You Buddy and unresen ' ingly give my love, happiness and life at the first signalling. To Todd. Kevin. George , and all the other animals 1 affectionately call Brother Rats— Thanks for changing my life for the better. Semper Fi. Stash Stan is a very complex person. He is a ball of incongruities. The person most people saw was the callous. street tough, hard guy from )ersey. As a Cpl and Mst Sgt he was outstanding When working with the rats, he was at his best. But the few he called friends, knew him better Stan let his guard down for some of us. Inside was an intelligent, warm. and special individual. For good friends, there wasn ' t anything he wouldn ' t do. VMI taught Slan to roll with the punches. The I dealt Slan a bad card occassionally but he always bounced back. Now it ' s time to move on and I know Stan will succeed at whatever he does because he always has — he ' s a fighter? Al- ways friends! PAG D kes 1982: Ron Mac McGovern Rats: Mike Pilsbury Clegg, Fred Ferres Ferares ROBERT MICHAEL ADKINS Mule, Elum. TD. Rooster, Mike Petersburg, Virginia Mechanical Engineering — Army Hop and Floor 4.3.2.1: Rugby 3; 1985 Ring Design Committee 2; Ring Construction Comm. 2; QW-|AM 1: Ski Club 3.1: ASME 2,1: Mini Baja 1985 2.1: The Number One Club 3 Well I finally made it! This has been the slowest four years of my life; but oddly enough the four most memorable. I will nev- er forget all the good times we had in 349. 249 and 149: and I look forward to more good times with my friends after graduation in Moody |or The Shed |. My co-dyke and roommate for the past 3 years, cool ass. Big Ed, it ' s been real and it ' s been nice: but it hasn ' t been real nice! Mike, you know the deal! Tag team roommates first class year! I ' m sure neither of us will forget that match. Youngster . I ' m sorr ' you didn ' t make it back for last year. We got lucky though: the Monkey took your spot. 1 don ' t think we could have adopted a better 5 year man for a BR! TD ' s the three of us! We ' ll never learn! There just isn ' t enough room to summarize four long years of VMI, I found it hard to bear VMt and wondered if it was worth it as a RAT. but now that it ' s behind me I ' m glad I stuck it out- All the confinement as a second: Ring Figure what a blast . huh fellas? Definitely a blast! Quimby. Williams-lohnson. .Wkins. Mitchell-Ihe QVV-|AM-How can we ever forget jammin ' there jafter the checks|! That was the only thing that made VMI bearable. All that fun and snapper al the QW-IAM is what kept us going. Mom and Dad. Grandma and Grandad, what can I ever say or do to ever thank you enough for your support, prayers, advice, money, food boxes, credit card calls . . . it ' s a never ending list The most impor- tant was your love. I wouldn ' t have made it without my two best friends— Mom and Dad, I love you both! All I can offer is my diploma! I made it! -MA Dykes 1982: Curtis Sugar Legs So Rats: Franklin Todd Robinso 198 i( V p. HARRY EVANS ALLEN III Sasquatch. A — H — E!, Harr Zachary. Louisiana Electrical Engineering — Navy jIEEE 2.1: Tanker Pit 2.1: Scouter Club 2.1 (VPres): Timmons 14.3.2.1 (VPresI: Canturbury Club 3.2.1 (VPres); PVT 4.3.2: Sgt 2: ' U 1; Old Mens Club 58; F CO 4.3.2: I CO 1; NEW MARKET DEATH MARCH 3 I Ham ' was born to the genteel life, with fine Old World Manners and an eye for fine food, clothing, and women. In ■ spite of these drawbacks I find I still like the man. He has been able to survive 4 years of nose jokes, height jokes, and night crawling. The absurdity of barracks life may have bent .him. but it could not break him. and the 4 year academic Rat (Line may have left him scarred but whole. I will now end this :eulog - by wishing him a long and happy life. CAS Harr. ' has been an indispensable friend. His confidence build- ing and tutoring helped me in considering responsibilities in the Corps and sur nving a year of physics 207-208. A connoisseur of classical music, a loyal Eagle Scout, and a staunch Episcopalian. Harr - has furthered the good name of the Corps through his communit ' efforts- Despite obstacles in his preferences for ser- vice selection. I am confident that his professionallism and enthusiasm will ser ' e him wtII wherever he is in the fleet, ■Godspeed |MS These have been four truly unique years and without my many friends and roommates I probably would not have made it. This lexperience has probably been good for me but I will be glad Iwhen it is over, |ohn and Chris I wish you the best. HEA III As my lime with Harr ' closes. I find need jof our support at all times. D ' Artagnan hac jihan this man. DPW Dykes 1982: W.B. Walker Rats: D.B, Copeland better friends DAVID RANDOLPH AMES, JR. Aimless. Amesless Richmond, Virginia Electrical Engineering— Army Pvl. 4.3,2.1; Baseball 4; Projecls Resident 2.1; Rugby 2.1; IEEE 2.1; VMI Escort Staff 2.1; Circle K Secretan- 2.1; VMI Dive Club 2.1 All My life I have been climbing the Great Pyramids. I began with the easy ones of the elementary and middle schools. Each time I reached the apex. m ' elation would only last a short vould soon be thrust to the base of the next. High a tough one. It had so many ups and downs. othing has compared to this one I am on now. . s I near the pinnacle I realize it has been worth it It is certainly one I wont forget. I respect, cherish, appreciate and love those who never pushed me skyward, but would always be around if I slipped too much and started to fall. You know who you are. There are those who climbed with me and there are those who tried to impede my travels. Well. I would like to say something to the latter. N ice trj ' fellas, I appreciate people like you also, because the world is full of people like you. Thank you family and friends. I ' m off to climh time for I school was However, t r pyr Dvke, 1982; Dave Scotch Sills Rats; Steve Friar Tuck TYRON ROBERTS ARNOLD Tyke. Waymond Roanoke. Virginia Electrical Engineering — Air rorce Private 4.3.2.1: Softball 4.3: FCA 3.2.1: Religious Council 1: IEEE 2.1: Garbagemen 1; SCSC First of all. I would like to (hank God for giWng me ihe strength and courage to get through VMI. for without him I never would have made it. Dad and Mom. without your ]a e. prayers and support life would not have been as meaningful at VMI. Words cannot express my love and gratitude for you. Mis- ty, keep your nose in the books and out of the bedpans- You are all a guy could ask for in a sister. Matt. Pete. Todd. Dave. Vic. [eff. Steve. Danks and Hayden— Thanks for being great roommates and helping ease the pains and pressures. .Mr. and Mrs, Dallon. Debbie and Cindi. thanks for the moral support which I truly needed— you will always hold a special place in my heart. There are so many others who deserve to be recognized, but there aren ' t enough spaces a ' ailable. To all of the members at my church — thanks for your prayers and I love vou all. We rejoice in our sufferings. knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope Romans 5:3-4 i 1982: Chad King Rats: Bobbv Clark 199 • ' ml y iT . ' i iA - J ch WILLIAM KIP ARTHUR ■ ' Stretch. T.I.P. Newton, New Jersey History — Army Private 4.3.2.1; F Company -1.3.2.1; GheMo 4; Fierce Fighling 55 3.2.1; Inlernalional Relalions Club; VMI Firefighters; Ring Fig- ure OD; Sport Parachute Club; Cadet Balter ' ; Dean ' s List 3.1 .Ml hope abandon, ye who enter here — sometimes it seems a more appropriate inscription for Jackson Arch. Instead you ' ll find Jackson ' s words, You may be whatever you resolve to be. Resolution is the key to success at VMI where the tempta- tions to quit are great. Up the hill of science is right; there is no down hill stretch at VMI. But there are friends who encour- age hope and support your resolutions. To these friends, espe- cially Gar - and Devin (a.k.a. Klein and Roddenberryl. I shall always be indebted. Outside of VMI. I wish to thank my family for their support these four years. To the one other person who has influenced my cadetship. 1 also give my thanks, though it will probably never be understood or appreciated. From the In- .slitute will soon graduate the class of 1985— the remainder of the 443 matriculants of August 1981. the survivors of a real ratline and four years of VMI academics, military, and athletics— to these, my brother rats. I wish the best of luck and hope they find the happiness we all seek. You only go around fince— unless it ' s parade practice then you go around at least But we . , , shall be re We few. we happy few. For he to-day that sheds Shall be mv brother, be ! band of brothers; s blood with me This dav sha Dykes 1982: Cliff Roc! Rats: Doug Wis nlle his ■ V Act IV Scene III leral lo Shelby. CSA The Undefeated BRYAN lOHN AUGSBURGER Augie Virginia Beach, Virginia Electrical Engineering — Army Private 4.3.2.1: IEEE 1; Baseball 4.3.2.1; All Southern Co ence 3; 2nd Team All Southern Conference. All Slate 2 I look back and onK ' yesterday it seems some corporal shouting in my face, calling me Goldilocks , That hair c last for long, but when I look back, neither did the ratlini my tenure at VMI. I ' ll be glad when it ' s all over, but I ' member a lot of special friends and good limes that come the VMI experience. Only someone from VMI can truly what this experience really is. Words cannot describe it can tell someone all day long about VMI. but he will fully understand it unless he goes through VMI himself, glad however that I only have to experience it once,. know You Last, but not least. 1 would like to thank my Mother and Father for their love and support while at the I and throughout m life. I would also like to thank all my relatives and friends for everything they have done for me And with this I close. Bye- Bye VMI , Dykes 1982: John Friend Rats: Rob Mitchell ADAM CHRISTOPHER BABCOCK Babs Dover, Delaware Economics Spanish — Air Force Illegal Car Club 4.3.2; Cpl, 3; Reg- S-4 Sgl, 2: Isl Ball, S-4 Dive Club Treasurer; Investment Club 1; RMWC Club 4.3 Commanders 4.3: Porsche Club 1: Illegal Pel Club 4.3.2 Bahamas Trip 2: 3rd Lt, Program 2: Sigma Delta Pi 2.1; Calcul II 3.2.1 What does a Texan and a Rhode Islander have in comrao You ' re Air Force, I ' m Marine Corps, You hate running. I !o it- That ' s what makes us friends though. We both like the ii portent things: Beer, Girls. lets. Adam has a lust for the best life lie, Porsche 944) and the know-how to g them- -GRB Babs is a man with goals and the determina fulfilled, I ' ve watched him do it and 1 know h do so. Best of luck -KL to thi I ' ll always remember that night in Freeport when Babs reach out and sealed a friendship that will last as long as the Virgir hills, where it all began back in August ' 81, We were alwa different, but seem to have a good time anyway, This is r the beginning of an end. but the end of a beginning, My D once said that Babs is the kinda ' guy you visit at his Louisia ranch , , - Hey Babs, see you in Louisiana! — B Hard It ' s easy to write about friends, but tough to briefly describe I own VMI experience. It has been regulated, it has been diffi ent. but VMI has given me the opportunity to pursue and rea my goals. If you mix enough Goshen. 4 wheel drive, road (ri and friends into the school part— it works out jusi right in t end Thanks, everybody, -ACB Dykes 1982: Steve Morgan Rats: Dave Sullivan. Chris Goerner 200 4(i  ■f V CHARLES EDMUND BAKER, ]R. Mr. Happy. CPO Frogman ; Westlake. Ohio I Civil Engineering — Navy I Cade! Assistant 3.2. MGR, 1; Circle K Ciub 3.2. Treas. 1: Glee I Club 3.2. VP 1: NROTC Pistol TM 4.3; Drill Team 2; ASCE 4.3.2.1; Red Cross Blood Mobile 4.3.2; Ring Figure Comm 2; ; Deans List 4: Religious Council 3; Newman Club 4,3; Cpl 3, Sgt 2; BatI S-4 1: NROTC 4.3.2.1 VMI an am bitious Navy man striving [or i I heard it would change me and make me a ma an. I was. at first disappointed. VMI did not give mt integrity ' or the courage to approach my goals — my fathe ture I honoi ; did. VMI did not leach me the strength to change what you proved to me that I v I critic— myself. I Mollie. you woke up a love left asleep. You put into the otherwise perfunctory pursuit of my goals a human element which has made me a much richer sincerity to accept my best or t right— my mother did, Glenn, apable of forgiving my worst ne that I thought God wanted had Most of all. , So what about VMI ' Had I not come Y , found the beautiful woman who will so fellows who are the best true friends I VMI taught me to rely on everyth , me. I ' m on the threshold of a whole new life, and it scares me I to death. Knowing I can learn a little from every person I know, though, proves to me that I am never alone. I thank the Lord for every person I ' ve come to know here, for they have made me into what VMI calls the TOTAL MAN, ; Gene and Tony. I am far from wise enough to offer advice but t shake as many hands as you can and your world will get small ] enough to handle. : Dykes 1982; Alan Ewell Rats; Gene Davidson and Tony Davila 1}. . CHRIS C. BALDERSON ' BaWo I, Sloan, Rackerson, Billybo Kinsale, Virginia Electrical Engineering — Navy Private 4.3.2.1; IEEE 3.2.1; Hop i Member Club ll 3.2.1, !.l; OGA 1; Chart the T . I ha ethe It is for these bad tin they have helped mt Among these. I want and |OHN We have To Mom and Dad. I g a mere existence bout myself and this great bunch of guys I call :s . Reflecting back, it ' s easy to remember all the digging deeper we find the bare essence of our ' e can all reminisce about our bad experiences, tad times that I ' m especially thankful for because 3 to make bonds that will last a lifetime, to particularly thank BOB. DARYLE. WES. come a long way. Thanks for the support want to say I would have never made it without you! Thanks for the encouragement when I needed it and the tight reigns when I strayed. Thanks for being there. I LOVE YOU BOTH. To |ackie and Emmetl. ray thanks for putting up with me and my stuff these past two years. To Tammy, words cannot express what I really feel for you. I feel lucky to have found someone like you. You ' ve had to put up with a lot since we met; confinement, cruise, furloughs, ets. You took it all with flying colors, I know we will both cherish our memories forever. I LOVE YOU! While I ' ve had fun at VMI. I want to lastly thank God that its finally over with. Dykes 1982; Dave Scotch Sills Rats: Bob Hildebrand ROBERT STEWART BALDWIN Baldo II. Bob Hanover. Man ' land B.S. Biolog ' Varsity Lacrosse 4.3.2.1; Cadet Bowling Team 4.3.2.1: Robert P. Carroll Scholarship 4.3.2.1: Pvl. 4,3.2.1: Athletic Trainer 4.3: Charter Member Club 11 3.2.1 Since as long as I can remember. VMI was where I wanted to gel my education. Im not sure that I made the right choice, but I do know that I didn ' t make the wrong one. ft was a hard struggle to go from a Rat to a 1st Classman, but the climb has been ven. prosperous, f have made friends that I will ne ' er forget, but none of them are more cherished than my room- mates, Chris. Car ' . and John, who have made my experience all worth while. I encountered many hardships here at ' ML but my Mom and Dad were always just a phone call away when I needed them. They have supported me now for a long lime, and I love them dearly for all they have done. My Grand- father. Dr. Martin D. Delaney. Class of 1928. was also a great inspiration for me to follow in his footsteps by getting a ' ?.il diploma. If it were not for him. I would not be where I am to- day, I would like to thank all my friends from home, mainh- Julie. who have kepi m y mailbox free of cobwebs, and were alwa s there when I needed them most. I just hope that someday I can return all the love and kindness to all the people whom have given me theirs during my time at WM. I would like to wish all of my Brother Rats Good Luck, and may God bless and Ive been searchin ' so long to find an answer. Now I know my life has meaning. — Chicago Dykes 1982: Ron Mecredy Rats: Frank Del Barto. Ted Wilkinson 201 ' fs jBs ! STEPHEN JOSEPH BARCIK III Stevie, Shortie, Chief, Bard Kingwood, Texas and Holmdel. New Jersey Mechanical Engineering Rins ConslrU( Private 4.3.2.1. VMI is pleasure and pain, happy memaries and nightmares and one of the hardest undertakings of my hfe. I thank and give all my love to my family. Mom. Dad. Stephanie and my Grandpar- ents Barcik and Prilchard Thanks for the letters, food boxes, encouragement. Parents Weekend, cash, clothes, gas, car. love, and being there when 1 needed you. To all my friends Daryl. Paul. Mike. Mule. Kurt. Scott. John. Kevin. Hanger, and Tommy, These folks don ' t ever sleep until they ' re passed out in the street, all the luck in the world and may you be free of all who hindered you for their own profit. Times with you guys have been and will continue to be the best, lust like a nine Mile Skid on a Ten Mile Ride, What 1 want to know is where does the time go? ■We ' re standing on the beach and the sea will part before me. fire wheel burning in the air. You follow me and we will ride to glory way up in the middle of the air. And I ' ll call out thunder and speak the same and my work fills the sky with flame. And might and glory gonn Bob We lohn Barlow 1 must see the New enfiircing the ratlin Dykes 1982: Rob Robinson F Ro Rats: D, Kirk Wade d justice gone and the ratline dead, nandant at 0900 tomorrow i DAVID THOMAS BARTHOL SpicoUi. Big Dave, Woodstock. Gar ' Larson Fairfax. Virginia Civil Engineering — Marine Corps Cadre Cpl 3; Mst. Sgt 2; Reg. Color Sgl 2; 2nd Bn S-1 1; Rugby 3; Scuba Club 2.1; ASCE 2.1; Ring Design Comm; SCSC 2; Vic- tor Bernet Fan Club 3.2,1; USMC Maralhon 1; Dean s List 3.2; Academically Undistinguished 4; Cadet Assistant 4; NROTC scholarship 2.1 When I first arrived at VM! m favorite material possession was lost on the Barber Shop floor. RDC president Russ Stewart put things in the right perspective when he said the key word is ■SACRIFICE . I have grown to realize that four years of Mili- lan, ' school life is a small price to pay for the best college de- gree available. As a second and third classman my sacrifice was in the form of free time. That period of my cadetship can be summed up in one quote by Davie Bowie— I don ' t want to go out I just want to stay in - . . and get things done, 1 foresee my first class year as another year of hard work but considerably more social activity. As for adulation I would like to thank my roommates for tolerating my horizontal humor and stink foot. Dykes 1982: Chris Devens Rats: Dave Baker ROBERT G. BASS, JR. Trout Richmond. Virginia Civil Engineering— Army Pvt. 4.2.1; Cpl 3; Firefighters 2.1; Investors Club 2.1; Rugby 1; College Republicans 2.1: ASCE 3,2,1; Sport Parachute Club 1 They say there are harder schools to get into but not many are as hard lo endure. Arriving with few convictions four years ago, 1 have defined my road much more clearly through the exper- iences I have encountered here at VMI. I thank my parents, Mike C. Kevin F, Schwitter. |S. and my other roommates and friends who have given me these experiences. I can ' t say thai i ' m not ready to move on but this has undoubtedly been the best way that I could have spent these past few years of iny life. A lot of changes in VMI and the ratline have been implemenl- ed during my short stay here, I know that this has been an area of traditional controversy, but I sincerely hope that despile these recent changes VMI will continue to be the most chal- lenging militar ' school in the nation and maintain it ' s respect- able standing in societj ' . Dykes 1982: David Gallalec Rats: Peter Heisev 202 ' Isak J I «• ' HAYDEN WALLACE BAYER H, DA Bull I Norfolk. Virginia I English-French — Army ,oxing 3.2.1; Swimming. Tennis 4; head Airborne Librarian 1; •nglish Society. Cadet Staff 4; Cpl 3. Sgt. 2; Lt 1 |i my parting remarks 1 will not do anything but to give thanks VMI. Whereas some found it hard to deal with the seemingly ' nhmited rules and restrictions. I felt I was able to progress Like no other place. VMI can give those who finite possibihties to do so. I am to reaUze that while still here. The personal ,ch I ' ve accomplished here, though not great, s self-confidence and d etermination to take on I world has to offer. nd thr ;ish to better ihemselvi lad I was able to real; thievemenis which I ' vt ! givei whatever the ' i [would like to tha ike advantage of nat special person -ay. without vou 1 ik my parents for giving r :verything here, I would a who has been through it Afouldn ' t have had the desi the cha: to Iso like to thank lykes 1982: Buddy Briesmaster Rats: Dan Wheeler JAMES PATRICK BEGLEY III Bagel Head, Begs, Jimbo Wilmington, Delaware History — Army Rat 4; Pvl. 3; Cpl. 3; Sgt. 2; 1st Bn. Adjutant 1; Rifle Team 2,1: Karate Club 2; Young Republicans 1: Ranger Platoon 1 The years one spends at VMI are beyond expression with mere words. It seems so long since we, the Class of ' 85 walked through the matriculation line, but it was only four short years ago. There have been many good times and bad; many times when we felt like Chef and said. ■— - it! Let ' s gel some First. I would like to thank my family, especially my Mother, for all their love and support. I would also like to thank all my good friends at the local schools for providing the opportunities to get away from the 1 . Most of all. i thank my Brother Rats for all the help and support they have given me. Even now. we remember the one word Russ Stewart told us on our first night as rats, that was the only way we could make it through VMI— sacrifice. I wish the best of luck to all my B R.s in their future careers. Dykes 1982: Doug Burch Rats: Mike Bryant, joe King FRANK KELLY BERKHIMER Franky, Alfie Virginia Beach, Virginia History — Navy Regimental Band 4.3.2.1: Glee Club 3, Depl. Sec. 2. Pres. 1: S-5 Tour Guide 3.2: Scuba Club 3: Ski Club 3; Trainer 4.3,2: Cadet Asst. 2,1; Color Guard 2: Sport Parachute Club 2,1: Commanders 1; Layreader 3.2: Pvt. 4.3,2; Isl Sgt. 1; Summer School 4.3: Ral Training 1 1 have spent hours thinking about what I can write that will seem sentimental, yet educated. But since I ' m not having any luck, let me just say I ' m happy I chose to come to VMI. Bui now I ' m even happier to be leaving. Mc m. Dad. Lee. Tim. Kirk and Leigh. I cant say thank you ugh for what you have all done for me in the last four rs. so let me just say I love vou all verv much. Virginia, we have the rest of our li ves looking forward to spending my life with ; e and Marty. I led you the first year, but now you ' re on ir own )ust because I ' ve graduated doesn ' t mean I won ' t be unci if ou need help. Make the class of ' 88 the best- Dykes 1982: John Car il and room 150 Rats: Peter Bernstein. Marh Mav 203 t ) I ,1 VICTOR JOSEPH BERNET Chickenhawk. Wick, Owlman. Pudley Richmond, Virginia B.S. Biology— Army ROTC Pvl A. . Cpl 3: Sgl 2: Distinguished in General Merit: Deans List: Hop antJ Floor Committee 4.3,2.1: Cadet Asst. 1: SCSC: .■ rmy ROTC Scholarship: Carroll Hall Inhabitant: The GarbageMen; Drunken Mountain Fan Club Marl about this place, but I thanks to your initial advice and Neal ' s guidance my Rat :. I was able to have a pretty successful cadetship. Also. I ■ roommates Dave. Pete and Todd. We had ogether. and I ' ll always cherish your friend- porlantly. I thank my parents for supporting You were always there for Lvndia thanks for those su- vvill never forget a lot of great timi ships. Now, most me through these past four me, good times and bad. Oh per food boxe; You ' re the best sister-i like to thank God for watching best of luck to all my brothe guy uld have me these Dykes 1982: Neal Rogers Rats: John Rogan Ancona; Tung Phan BENJAMIN LEWIS BERRY ■ ' Botto. Bentley Elmira, New York History— Army Pvt 4.3,2.1: Visiting Scholars Program at CCC: Hollins Weekend Club Looking back on the time I ' ve spent at VMI it is clear that I ' ve had my share of setbacks and disappointments. Although it hasn ' t been the greatest time I can remember. I can say that I ' ve never met better people than those who are my friends. There are so many who have made my stay here happy. I want to thank Chris and Mac for keeping me out of trouble, and Ski for keeping my sense of humor, ft is easy to pick out a few times during the 4 years here which can be looked at as memo- rable but t would rather think of the future. Four years is a short period in comparison to the many years that remain. I hope I get the chance to experience the real Army. I hope m ' expectations are going to be met Most of all THANKS MOM and DAD. I know I ' ve put you through a lot. I LOVE YOU BOTH. Dyks I 1982: Jeff Goodv Rats: |im Ring GERALD ROGER BESSETTE Daigo, Immigrant, WOP, Jarbassett Providence, Rhode Island Civil Engineering — USMC Na T Marine Scholarship 4.3.2.1; Captain— Isl Bn. XO 1: Col. Sgt 2: Cpl. 3: Marine Det. 2; Sempre Fidelis Society Pres. . SCE 4.3.2.1: Boxing Club 4.3: Newman Club 4.3: USMC N tional PFT 2: 2nd Class Car Club The first lime I remember |err ' was when we came back . Cpis in ' 82. His haircut looked like a jet black skull cap. ar was the consistencN ' of a golf green. How could this Marii Corps motivated bundle of energy fit into our room? Very eas ly, that ' s how. Even with his northern accent and Guidi clothes, lerry was a real roommate. — ACB lerry is fun loving and serious. We ' ve done wild things. Wi ' him in the room things have been at an even keel . A P.T. an parly stud, always full of life. — KL To commit oneself to 4 years of stoic life at the I ' cause 1 liked the uniform, takes quite a man. GRB came to VMI a lot Yankee, but leaves with Ihe grade of a linebacker. H symbolizes what Ihe Marines call dependable. He senses whal to be done and doesn ' t slop until it ' s done. — BDH I never saw VMI before I showed up. but soon ' 82 taught n whal it was all about. Leaving VMI I take a lot with me, came to VMI as a 17 year old kid because I liked the unifom and 1 will leave a United Stales Marine Corps 2nd LI. wi ' honor, responsibility and an education. For that I thank n Mom. Dad. and all my family and I love you all for all tl support. I couldn ' t have done it without you. To Brent. Adai Kevin: the move was one of my best moves. It look me a whi to find the right room, but I finally did. PS. Hey Steve. (. Town here we come. We ' ll be doing some more road trippii Oh yeah. Your . . . !! We ' ve had a lot of fun and there alot more to come also. PS.- Dad. don ' t worry about it. 0.1 Bob!! Dykes 1982: Steve Checca Rats: John Boniface. Chris Starling 204 : r ij ' k REGORY FRANCIS BOND Jond-Dog, lames, oozero. Slic )Ots ' lvania, Virginia iglish — Marine Corps il; Cpl: Sgt; Pre-Law Society: English Society. VMI Theatre- jblicity Director; Marine Corps Marathon: PLC-|R. PLC-SR; iemational Relations Club: Cadet staff bilHngs manager; Ap- i Blossom Festival, The Young Republicans; The Session: |:ame to VMI for an education and a challenge and that ' s actly what I gol- During my Rat year I probabK ' could have lien an A for my spilshines but as for French, well that ' s other stop. ' . Besides an education 1 received something that I d never received before and that was true friendship- Evtr ■ce Ihey threw us together Tracy. Chayan. and I have been immates. We have been through so much together we are w like brothers- Although I will depart VMI the memories Jl always be with me. I will never forget Fred Coons trying to ke himself out on the 5th stoop at 2 minute call as Tracy, ai. and 1 charged down the stairs to inspection. I ' ll never for- the time JB, leff. and I stayed up all night in the theatre dying ihe great poems and poets such as Fra Lippo Lippi, or •- night Brent. Perr -, and I discovered the real Poe by pacing Ihe tables of 4-13 SSH. Ill never forget the secret meetings THE SESSION where Brent, Perr -. Kurt, and I all found out ; importance of an education- Along with these I will never get Parent ' s Wkd. those terrible Hops, the Marathon, the ivs. parties. Princeton. Anita, [oellen. Dr. Harris. Dr- Fowlic. E and yes even the Susan. Thank you Tracy. Chai. Brent, irt. Br on. Fred, Doug. Craig. Wiidman. [B. Brad. )ack. |immy- ' g. and Billy-Puppy- Finally I would like to thank those who ;an more to me than anyone else— my family. Dad. Mom. ' orge. Geoff. Caroline, thank you for your support and love. hout you VMI would only have been a dream. May God fess you and keep you. ikes 1982: 1st LT. David Shutt its; William Mitchell MARK THOMAS BORNHORST Borny Cleveland. Ohio Civil Engineering— Army Football 4.3.2,1; Monogram Club 2.1; Deans List 3: Deans Oth- er List 4,2.1; Birthday Club Chairman 2.1; Almost 1 Club 3.2.1; Rm. 218 Cocktail Club: CRC Canoe Trip 3.2.1; Private 4.3.2.1; Monogram Club Treasurer 1 God how we laughed— militan, ' college, a shaved head-, no way- Yet here I am in my First Class year, looking towards three years in the Army. It seems such a short time ago that we sat on the fourth stoop thinking about ways to get in trouble and out of the Army, But the good times have outweighed the bad many times over. The friends I have made here will never be forgotten; without them it would have been a long four years. Thanks Mom and Dad for all your support, and visiting so often- My roommates also thank you for all the food you sent, Ann— What can I say to someone who has spent more time waiting in Lejeune and NEB. wailing for checks and sticks to run, than many cadets; patience is a great virtue. What else is there to ; D ' kes 1982: Mike lesen; Rats: Kip Mattis. Ray Si , but- I laughing- MARVIN CORTER BOSVVELL, JR. Marc. Bos, Frat Rat. Doc. Ozzie Bozzie Keswick. Virginia English — Air Force Varsity Basketball Manager 4: Commanders 4,3,2.1: Treasurer 2; Screwball 4; Cpl 3; Pvi 2: Lt 1; Dean ' s List 3,2: Haters of Charlie Moir Club Forever Honoran ' Member of the Harile ' ' s Midnight runners society 2; Ben Salem Wayside SDCiet ' 2; Coming to VMI from the Charlottes ille area. I wish I had a dime for all the times that someone asked me. Why didn ' t you go to UVa? Now I think I know the answer. ' n is the perfect environment in which to learn how to take the world ' s hard knocks without any real long term suffering. To a frattie boy at UVa. life ' s hard knocks are felt when the liquor store closes before he can pick up his weekend fifth- If that is real woHd hardship, then I am Gloria Steinem. I also observed jusi how girls shouldn ' t act when they ' re tning to impress ' MI men- A doctoral thesis on adolescent courtship could be formulated simply by standing in (ackson Arch on the night of a pep rally- When I entered ' MI I was young and naive, and I leave ' MI still young yet more realistic about the world and my place in it. For this reason I thank my professors and my brother rats, and especially my supportive family- Their influence on me be- gan on a hot Aug. day in 1981. and ends on a glorious day in May of 1985. Fortunately. ! will always have my famih- to count on. yet I feel a sense of loss at the parting I make with my professors and my brother rats. Your influence will alwa -s be appreciated, though I may never see many of you again. My best wishes go to Ross Miller, who hopes to bag his ilrsi Commie on a safari just after graduation. . . and I took the road less traveled bv. and it made all the Dykes 1982: Bruce Repeat Gitchell Rats; Phil Bumphus Jones m sf r WILLIAM LEE BOWMAN. JR. Bill, Bo Tazewell. Virginia Electrical Engineering— Army Foolball 4.3.2.1; Track -1.3.2; Monogram Club 2.1; FCA 4.3.2.1; IEEE l; Charier Member 330 Club; UTKE Fralernih-; 110 Club, experience Ihal I will never forgel. II has = a new perspeclive on lite. My rat ear had wns. bul I somehow managed lo 5Ur ' ive, It depend on myself and other people as well. sr was the start of the academic ratline that low. Mv second class year was much better. id getting the Ring reaffirmed my belief that it was almost •er. Mom and Dad. I want to thank you for your undying ipport and behef in me. and all the care packages and phone ills that meant so much. Dad. I hope that one day I will be id of man that you are. Todd. LIT. MOT. Bob. Matt. Eric. Dave, and Mark. I will always cherish all the good times that we have had together. I hope that we will always be close. Finally, i thank you. God. for all of my abilities and my parents. Greg, hang in there. Dykes 1982: Darvl Deke Rats: Rov Hill. Mike Lamb ' MI has been a definitely given n taught me how tt My third class y has continued th ]R. DAVID LOUIS BRENNAN, Dave Southwest Houston, Texas B.S. Chemistry — Army Hop and Floor 4.3.2.1; Cadet Asst. 3,2.1; Glee Club 3.2.1; TCFC 3; Sporl Parachute Club 2.1; Karate Club 3; Regimental Band 4.3.2.1: Bomb staff 1; Cadet P ' t. 4.3.2.1; Deans List 3.2.1; VMI Firefighters 2.1 When I took back on my cadetship. I end up wondering how i got here in the first place. It is a strange tale that cannot be told in such short space, but the only conclusion I can reach is that fate or God brought me here If he played an important part in my staying here. I cannot say. I made my way through many difficult situations, especially those in my third class year, but I could not have done it on my own- The VMI community was always as quick to help out as was my family. I owe those people a great deal more than gratitude- If not for Arthur Ginsburg ' 35. I would not have even had the chance to t ■ VMI. If not for my father. I would not have had the patience to endure my first six months here. Chaplain Caudill and Doc. Monsour both played key roles in my life as a cadet. Maj. Troppoli. with persistent help from the beginning, made it possible for me to complete my education. At home, the support from my Aunt and Uncle was over- whelming. They were always there whenever I needed some- thing, and always ready to listen even though they may not have understood. A special thanks goes to Kandy and Scott who were much more help than I think the ' realize. In conclusion. I would like to i cate my cadetship to my fathei to see me graduate. Dykes 1982: Murray Hudson Rats: Rob Gowan ning space to dedi- low I long for him BARRY STEPHEN BROCKWAY Bear Martinsville. Virginia Civil Engineering — Air Force ASCE 3.2.1; Ring Figure 85 Rock Painting Comm, 2: Pvt. 4.3 .■ SCE Conoe 2 s I look back on the last four years of my life. I still vhy I came lo ' MI. The lifestjle at VMI has been tough onde ver ' different. It hi prepare me for a ne ver - demanding of i that have helped me at VMI, My Mom a has kept me going s home. Thanks for e s taught me discipline and has helped t •v and challenging lifestsle. one that will b. ne. Aha as I look back I see all the peopl. to keep going through these last four year nd Dad who ' s continuous love and suppor ) many times when I wanted to quit and g versthing Mom and Dad. I love you boti very much. My roommates Scott and Lloyd, thanks fo everv ' thing especially Structures! I ' ll miss both of you and hope our paths cross many times after Graduation. I also hop our Dykes form such a friendship like the one we have enioyei over our four years, one like ours last until we are dead am gone. Take care of yourselves I will miss you both! And o course to all mv Brother Rats. Thanks and Godo Luck to all o Dykes 1982: | |. Nav Rats: Hugh Fly McGloin. Ruel Roo. Go 206 I jiW WBi a ( y Tanker Plai JERRY EARL BROOKS Earl, Duke Harrisonburg, Virginia History — Army oon; Ring Figure Presenlation Commitlee; Airborne It is ver ' hard to write about i years of your life in a space as limited as this. These past four hold a lot of memories. Things like corps trips to West Point. The Citadel, and Virginia Tech. Although there were times when I was lonely, I was never alone. My Mother and Father were always there when I need- ed them. For that I thank them deeply. I also want to thank Uncle Al for all of his encouragement when things were not going quite right. 1 want to thank Mr. and Mrs. Smith for all that they have done for me and all other cadets who have spent time at their house. To |im, Marvin, and Steve, What can I say? You are the greatest ever. Good luck. When life gets you three down al any lime, just think of Earl and smile. Dvkei 1982: Gregor ' G. Stump Rats; Daniel P. Salyan MATHEW SHAFTER BROWN, II Garbageman, Matt. Chew. Brownie Richmond, Virginia Biology — Air Force Baptist Student Union 4.3.2.1; Va BSU State Council, President 1; FCA 4.3.2.1; Religious Council 3.2.1. President 1; Honor Court 2.1; Cdt. Asst. Sports Info 3; Varsity Basketball 4; Int. Basketball Champ Garbagemen 2.1; S-5 3; ROTC Award 3; Cpl. 3; Sgt 2; F Co. Comm, 1 God sent His Son. They called him Jesus. He came to love, heal and forgive; He lived and died to buy my pardon. And life is worth the living just because He Lives; Because He lives. I can face tomorrow. Because He lives. All fear is gone. Because I know He holds the future. And life is worth the living just because He lives! As I look back over the last 4 years. I am reminded of all those who have helped me along the way. First and foremost. I want to thank Almight ' Gad for His love and mercy in guiding me through the VMI experience. I also thank God for m ' Grandfa- ther, who introduced me to the love of Christ by his lifest ' le. Pete. Steve H. Jeff R. Zane. Mark, thanks for the laughs! To Woody and Shirley, the Pett ' s Vesta. Lackeys, folks of Iron Gale, Manley. and Glasgo Baptist Churches and Ben Salem. I owe a super thank you for making Lexington life a lot more bearable. To Terri, Carolyn. Karen P, Beth. Caroline. Karen B. and Dana whose letters were the highlight of my cadetship, thanks and I love you all! A special thanks to the crew of 172. ]C. Snoopy, and Tyke for putting up with my ways, Ch ' kes. keep up the good work! Finally. 1 want to say thank you to two won- derful people who I love more than all the world, whose lo e and support I cherish, whose guidance has never let me down nor lead me astray; Mom and Dad. 1 Love Vo Dykes 1982: Dickie lustice Rats: Don Calder. Greg Gooch WILLIAM SCOTT BRYANT ■■Billy. Bily Bo. Stank, S.B. Mechanicsville, Virginia Civil Engineering — Air Force A.F. Vice Commandant Award: fames R. Breckinridge ' 67 Me- morial Baseball Scholarship: AFROTC Scholarship: Dean ' s Lisi: Varsity- Baseball 4.3.2.1; BSU: ASCE 3.2.1: .- -F. Small Arms Marksmanship Award: Monogram Club. My past 4 years at VMI have been filled with many memorable experiences. There was straining, push-ups. rifle nms. break out. Goshen, baseball trips. Ring Figure, and finally Graduation. The I has opened many doors for my future and I am sure it has prepared me to meet the challenges that await. BarT ' and Lloyd. I wish you both much success and happiness. I know ou will go far Coach White and Coach Maini, thanks for be- ing there to guide me in baseball, but more importanth- for ' our guidance and understanding through ' MI. I wish the team the best. To Anita and family, thank you for being the good people you are- Vour support and encouragement has helped me more than you will ever know. You will always be special to me. Finally, to Mama and family, your love and support has helped me reach this point in my life Igraduation). For this I thank .ith all of kno I for. yihing. I love I all. !07 h, v V y d JOHN W. BURGESS John Ithaca, New York History— Army ' First of all I would li ke to thank my father, sister, and Aunt Man, for the selfless love and help they have provided over the years- Mere thank yous can not suffice for all the generous support they have given. To my Aunt Esther: The support you and Uncle Paul have provided was more than financial, you have given me a fabulous opporlunit - and I shall not waste it. And finally, mother, though I knew you but a short time: your love and kindness instilled in me certain moral and ethical val- ues that I cherish and deem necessary to become an effective and responsible citizen. Many thanks to my relatives and room- mates Donald. Ken and Glenn for mak Stewart: Thank you for being a friend, you to make it through. Even though you m please persevere— for you shall reap great VMf bearable. je what it takes . ' ards from rifice irely. |ohn W. Burge: Dykes 1982: Michael P. Lenno RATS: Stewart E. King TRACY WARREN BURKE Trash-Dog, Snake, Tray Puppy, Tausa. Mr. Smiley Abingdon, Virginia Boothwyn. Pennsylvania Civil Engineering— Marine Corps Cadre Cpl 3; Sgt Regt. S-5 Sgt 2. Batl. S-5 Lt; Rat Training 3. Shamrock Marathon: ASCE; Cadet Asst. 2.1; Drill Tm 2: TD Club; Marine Detachment Semper Fi Soc. A ' ho there als( k for anv . •ho e. And there are n recognition, and jithe 1 lo Mom and Dad. Mom, you -. Dad. I ' ll never forget the e about my problems and averaged a letter week during rat ' ear. time I made excuses over the phone you told me that I could always come home and d construction for ten dollars a week. Well that pissed me o pretf ' bad |do you notice that I haven ' t said this to your face but it made me stick it out. You deserve the Degree as much t I do. As for my roommates many. Greg. Chayan, and I w as rats. Somehow we mana arguments (which sometimes t on to become roommates for And how about Shoe. Polish, the Px could rei refer to ourselv and friends. I re thrown into a room together d to survive through our silly ded up as fist fights) and went lur entire stay here at the I . nd Lace (the only way [essie in Paul, Scottie, and myself). We liked to e trashdogs anyway! Tommy, thanks for waking me up for all those long runs in preparation for the marathon. And I mustn ' t forget SSSnake who actually became the first of the dogs when 1 called him a Coondog during a practical joke. Remember Fred (I mean jack Flack). To Brian and Liz I wish the best of ever ' thing (buddies), leffie and l.D. , Puppie. maybe we should have studied a little more instead of inventing the Galsuks ' . but we had fun anyway. To Laurie. I give my love and my hardships (remember the 3 months confinement, not to mention other things). Well, as Col. Jamison would say. It ' s been real, and it ' s been fun. but it hasn ' t been real fun. Good luck to my Dykes, you have chosen one hell of a,.. (You ' ll call this place many things, but always end on a good note). Dykes 1982: Bill Vickers Rats; Eric Batiste. Dan Shrimpton BRIAN ANTHONY BURTON Hal; Whiz-KId; Cycle: Rack-Man Fredericksburg, Virginia Economics — Marine Corps Liz Appreciation Comm.; Homeward Bound Society; Ban - Staff: Cpl; Sgt; 1st Sgt. Pvt. S-5 Lt,; Marine Detachment Semp. Fi Societ ' ; Academically undistinguished; Cadet As: Computing; Rat Training Cadre; Cadre; Dad and Mom I able to repay all J ha J both s very much— I will ne :. Thank you 1 love yo 1 would like to thank all those who have helped and support me. my family. Liz. my Brother Rats, and my friends at hoir and at the I . Since coming to VMI in August of ' 81. I ha learned a great deal about life, and about myself. I came here boy; 1 will leave a man. Bill, your experiences have just begu THE BEST OF LUCK TO YOU, Three things come not back: the arrow that is flow the spoken word— and lost opportunities. -Unknown ■■Life ha: fla ' ■ the protected i ■ kno Khe Sanh ' We ' ve spent three years together and sometimes we didn ' t g along, but our success is the result of our competitit each other. We know each other inside out and have share both good and bad times. Who knows where our c take us. but one thing is certain. We will always be brolhi rats, the ring bonds us together forever. I ' m confident that I matter where you go you will be successful. Semper Fi— SJN Dykes 1982: G,W, Grey Rats: G.W. Reagan 208 r J, f « f ' ' ;f- DANIEL H. BURTON Danks. Doc. Dick, Henr -. Stick AltaVista. Virginia Civil Engineering— Army If 4,3.2 Capl. 1; ASCE 4.3.2.1: Seminar Co-Chairman 1; nogram Club 3.2 Pres. 1 Iways knew I would come to VMI, One normally doesn ' t e much choice when his father and two brothers are gradu- . But for some reason I thought it would be more fun. Con- ment. Pi ' s, and Academic Probation aren ' t exactly fun. I do k this place has taught me a lot and I have gained from this ' ant to thank my parents. You have given me great support )ugh these four years. Dad can you believe I am almost fin- vlom I know you will be relieved. To )eb. Doug, and phanie. thanks for being there when I needed someone to with and for the great advice you always seemed to give we made some great friends here and I hope we all keep in ;h in our future. I have been thinking of how I will remem- all of you and tis is what I came up with; Spencer, are you f? Ken. turn down the volume, Tom. wake up! Chuck, It ' s up Doc. Mark, you are still a Willie, s drink a beer. Ashley and loe. we missed you this r Keep in touch. Thanks to all the guys who made this lerience bearable. Good luck to you all. ces 1982: Mitch Heishman Rats: Tom O ' Buckley KENNETH BRIAN CADE Moto. Doc. Henn, ' . Dick. Banana Roanoke, Virginia Electrical Engineering — Army Pv ' l. 4.3; Sgl. Z: Lt. 1. Cheerleader 3.2; IEEE 2. Treasurer 1; Bloodmobile Comm. 1; Cadet Assl. 2; Army scholarship 4.3.2.1; Dean ' s List; Roanoke Vacation Sweepstakes Winner. I never thought VMI could be so much fun. In that first year they called me rat (and everything else). I just knew it was a great game and I was going to play to win. Through most of my cadelship I measured success as not being on confinement and making good grades— I guess I was batting .500. Later on I real- ized that there was more to gain and that friends and memories would be my prize. Id like to think I did it on my own. but the support from my families and my love for Michele was what I needed to get me over the tough times. I especially want to thank you Dad, for setting the standards and all the advice— it was worth it. Dykes 1982; Keith Bohon Rats; Matt McGee. Steve Champion Priv DAVID OWLAND CAMPBELL Doc, Chubba Bubba. Dewage Civil Engineering — Special Student ite 4.3,2.1; Diving Team 4; Ghetto 3.2 Sometimes I just lake a step back and look at this place with humble disbeliel. The things thai go on here are jus) that unbe- lievable. The most difficult thing for me to comprehend is that ! actually did this VMI thing. The Band told me I was crazy. Maybe so. Before I entered the confines at VMI I made a promise to myself that the only way I would leave would be with a diploma in my hand. I believe that promise kept me go- ing, it surely wasn ' t the good time I had. ' MI is like that para- graph on any particular page that you keep reading o -er and over but never truly understand. Now. I gladly turn the page. People are moving so quickly. Humor ' s in need of repair. Same occupation and same obligation They ' ve really got nothing to share. Like driving around with no spare. The river grows deeper not shallow. The further you move down the stream. Wondering if I can keep it As I race to catch up with my dreams. How they shine and glitter and gleam. — I.B. To my roommates, jakester. Woo, and Timmy-Tim ' s. thanks for always being there when I needed you. I love you. Mom. Dad I know it was hard for you also. I can thank you for the rest of my life and that still doesn ' t seem enough, I love you so much. Debbie and Dana. I did it! I hope you make the right decision Chris. Lisa, vou know, D.O.C. Dykes 1982: Perr ' Knight Rats: Frank Musarra 209 O fi  i- - 5 MARK STEVEN CARROLL Mugsy. Squatty Richmond. Virginia Civil Engineering — Army Private 4.3.2; ASCE 4,3.2.1; VVreslling 4.3.2.1: Monogram Club 2.1: BRF 4.3.2.1: Deans Olher LisI 4.3.2.1 Well ils hard lo believe thai its coming to an end Tlie past four years have gone by vei ' fast, and I thank God for thai My slay could not have been possible if it wasn ' t for my roommates— Art. .Ashley, and Mike, for they made this place bearable. Art. calm down before you have a heart-attack, Ash- ley, you ' ll always deserve a good cussin ' . There were many oth- ers: Doc. Chuck. George. Matt. Neb. Meade, and so on. that made the I worthwhile. My rat year I thought I would like this place, but as the years progressed I came to dislike it more and more. Now that I look back on this place. I can see that it was worthwhile, and the lessons learned will be used vviselv Mom. Dad. Brenda. and |udy. I Ihank you for understanding, for without you all I could not Dykes 1982: Rich Reisch Rats: Cloyd Tavenner. Frank deVenoge upporl and MATTHEW JOSEPH CARTER Sanka. Bulldog. Squidly, Carterage Fairfax, Virginia English — Navy Lacrosse 2.1: jMU roadtripper 4.3,2.1: Cadet Assistant 2.1; Cpl. 3: Sgt. 2: Lt. 1; Monogram Club Hey. like |im Morrison once said, -keep your eyes on the road and your hands upon the wheel , and gel on down the road It has finally come lo an end. It wouldn ' t have been possible without the support and help of my parents, brothers and sisters, and Doc. Thanks so much to all of you, Lowenski. Cheese, and Piason. you guys have been the best roommates I could have asked for. Only one other thing has allowed me lo keep my sanity, although many would debate that I lost it. and that was the numerous roadtrips to |MU. It was great. Dyke and Dyke, lake it light and be merry, three more years |Ha. ha|. Let ' s do it! Open up Limits Gates, becau mirror shot will be great. I ' m heading ( , Tha ; 1982: Thomas |, Madigan Rats: Tim Alger. Andy Andn 210 DAVID MARK CARUSO Francis. Psyco, WOP Tabb, Virginia English— United States Air Force Pvt 4.3.2: Lt 1; Connie Fan Club 3.2.1: Ring Design Comm; Dr. King Run For It Til You Drop Dead Club 4.3.2.1 Well here it is. time to look into the noMo-distant future and see Buffalo terrorizing Yongu and Noodle. Ken and Glenn, you know I won ' t let it get loo rough. If any of this makes sense in ten years. I ' ll know I ' ve succeeded. When I was down it was you two who helped me through it. Oh. well. I ' ll get you back. Outside of my family and Connie. I owe you the most ... no. I owe a fortune to the bank. I know I should be thanking the royal family, but they never did anything for me. Finally, on 3 serious note, I ' d like to say I love you to my family. Connie and my BR ' s (what a bunch guys|. Dykes 1982 Paul Anthony D ' Antonio Rats: |ohn Joseph Keppeler 1 r ■ v s y W¥- y ! KIRBY JAMES CARUSO Wop Tabb, Virginia Math — Air Force Dean ' s List 4.2: VMI Theatre 4.3; Band 4.3.2: Cadet Asst 1; Ral 4; Col. 3: Sgt. 2; Cpt. 11 The first thing we remember about Kirby was that his ears stuck out a bit too much . We said to ourselves, selves, since when does Dumbo tr ' to tuck his trunk into his neck!? We had a lot of fun times rooming with Doorknob. We will always re- member the late-night raids and water fights with 329- Our con- stant sarcastic remarks toward each other seemed to make the days pass quicker. We ' ll especially remember teaching Kirby how to play racquetbll and how well he accelerated from those stoplights. Third class year seemed to fly by and before we knew it, it was Ring Figure. Ring Finger was filled with laugh- ter (sometimes directed at Kirby and his quasistupor] After Ring Figure we looked forward to our first class year with an- ticipation, Kirby would be India Co, Commander and would have to show the rest of the corps that he was a true leader ' , We, his roommates, knew he would do well jeven if he did whine once in a while). We ' re supposed to be mature now e more like the Little :hool and fly straight more than Rat year, but it seems that we ' Rascals. We wish Kirby the bet at flight ; damn it! You have those hands with nervt Dave, Kirby says thanks for being there. To learn the perfect model of the good, the use of which i all just things and other such become useful and helpful Dykes 1982: Bryan P, Glynn Rats: lohn A, LaRue MICHAEL ANTHONY CEROLI Chickarelly. Celery, Herr Cheroli, Wop Itie Mcdonald, Ohio History — Army Pvl 4: Cpl 3: Sgl 2; Bd Co XO 1; Band 4.3.2.1; Rat Training 3,2 Theatre 3.2; Boxing 2.1 AUSA 4.3.2.1; Rm 300 jungle Division A.G Shirley Fan Club; Sinks 1; Rat Disciplinary committee Airborne 3.2.1 Dear Penthouse. I always thought your Forum articles were the product of an overactive and undersexed imagination, until last Saturday. The lights were dim. the music soft. It was an atmosphere made for passion. She entered the room and motion stopped. The light caressed each luscious curve of her body. She walked as if on air. I watched as she sat next to me. Hi ya big boy. Do ya want to — oops wrong letter. First off I ' d like to say to my bestest buddies— Thanks for being just that. All you guys, Graham ' Party Animal ' Shirley, Glen ' Mother ' Hoffman, and Kenny ' Dingdong ' Hirlinger. I ' m serious I know a guy who got busted for spitting on a rat. Also I ' d like to thank my family for all their support. Mom. Gram. Uncle Sonny. Dol- ly and Randy, Ed and Judy Thank You for the love and perserverence. By the way. LIncle Sonny I ' m still studying my Geography. For those who have gone before us. we shall never forget who they were or what they have done. De Oppresso Liber MAC Dvk i 1982; Dan Butler Rats: Mike Beye MICHAEL G. CHANG Mick, Palmtree, Mickey-Bear, Pineapple Kaneohe. Hawaii Mechanical Engineering— Army Deans Other List. 1-4: Boxing 3.4; Rugb ' 2: ASME. 2.3.4; Dmng C:iub 3.4; SCSC 3; FCSC 4: TCFC 2.3: Boxing Club Treasurer 4: 1984 leOff Southeastern Coliegiate Boxing Champion; SS 1 3.4 Anyone who ' s ever attended VMI has been asked at least once Why ' d you come here? I certainly hear it put to me many a time, especially when its revealed that I reside in a wanner climate {bikinis and all that junk|. The more appropo question would be why do you stay here? 1 think that is the more in- teresting question of the two because a cadet will ask himself this many times before he has completed the long walk across the parade ground |deck. bulkhead. whatever|. to Moody HalL PT ' s, confinement, sweat parties, the RDC. EC. GC |AC E C|. AC— Probe, Conduct Probe, (the finger probe}, summer school and for me the many miles that separate me from family and friends, they keep me and other cadets asking the question Whv-Oh God-whv?! ' It do tlv take long to find the ans ' er ' day. In taking that walk to make it to , ' step to tr ' to return some of the love that and last but not least the tutus have given In this attempt to return the love I take the of kindi Moody. I lake e Mom. Dad. Lian me all these yea attitude of no unnoticed . Well. Mahaio Martha and Johnny. Way opened up their homes to Woo who opened up thei who managed to open yoi BV) , less no matter how small will go when that walk got too long it was : and Linda, and the Scotts who e- It was Bart. . ndy. ]]. and woo- ears. and of comse Tammy— you. heart to me |even if you are from id of course the unique friendships that not even time can compete with here. So Charlie Sanger you ' re remembered and Tern.- you ' re forewarned. So. hey BR ' s I got my board, the surfs up. and the beer is cold so forward— BOOGIE. D kes 1982: Charles S. Sanger Rats: Tern- Ker Plunk (Drag-Queen) 111 ' y J ROBERT MATTHEW CHAPMAN Nipplehead. Pinhead, Bob Littleton. Colorado (Annandale, Virginia] Electrical Engineering — Navy Pvl. J.3.2.1: Cadel Ballen ' -1.3.2.1: Firefighters 2.1; IEEE , NROTC Academic Board 3.2.1: Whafs Going on Here Anyv 4.3.2.1 Wi-II. vvhal do you Ivnow? My four years of incarceration are most over. Actually, it was not really that eas ' . It was on t hoi day of August 17. 1981 that 1 realized Ihat this place not all fun and games. V ' MI has challenged me ever ' yea have been here. The Ratline tested me physically and menta while my last three years 1 have struggled with academics. I mil that I have not always met the challenge, but I never t myself to give up 1 thank my parents, yrandparen s. and the rest of the family for encouraging and supporting me everv step of the way. I have to thank my Brothnr Rats, without vhose help and support I never cnuld have made it. Yes. there vere good times and bad limes. But. 1 will remember the humc rous ones the most. Thanks to the Rod. Stretch. Tern ' . Baglehe ad. Mac. Screwball. |ocko. and many others who have made thi s place a lot easier to tolerate. To my dyke and this year ' s Rat mass, never give up. Work to- gether for the common good. The system has become easier in some aspects and more difficult in others Good Luck! Dykes 1982: George Seiferlh Rats: Brian Egloff CHARLES REEVES CHAPPELL, JR. Charlie. Chuck Galax, Virginia History— Army Pvt. 1.3.4: Civilian 2: F Co. Guidon 1: Bomb Staff 4: Firefighte 4: Tanker Platoon 4: Paranoid 4.2.1: Our life here has been somewhat less than ideal. Dykes 1982: |oe McConnell Rats: Scott Hurst JAMES B. CHARTIER Road Hawg Grafton. Ma. English — Marine Corps LexingI Bras jn Moose 1.2.3: Posit Comm. 1.2,3.4: Timmon ' s Music .3,4; Parachute Club 2; Orienteering Club 2,3; Sounding 2.3: Hog Cup Originator. President. Class of 85 As President of the class. I ' ve had a few headaches, but the honor of representing such a diversified, colorful, humorous band of merr ' men soothes any pains I ' ve encountered. In some respects, bitterness creeps in when I think of those who have judged and treated me wrong. Thank God they are few. Unfortunately. I ' ve yet to reach a stage of all encompassing for- giveness. Overall, the class has provided me with an education that books and professors could never provide. The class inadvertently highlighted both my weak and strong traits and four years of blushing has about done me in. So. yes. I owe ev- eryone thanks, even the clowns that irk me. Thanks, my warmest regards go to Wayne and Linda Smith who brought me into their southern fold and gave me unlimited beer and car privileges my entire four years. My indeblness is unlimited. My one regret is that i didn ' t treat those girls who trusted me as well as 1 treated my BRs. Sorry, but enough. I feel really cheap repaying folks with words, my parents would understand. Dvkes 1982; Kevin Wilke , Mel Nowlir 212 ' .i M ' CHING PU CHEN Break Down, Chen Kaohsiung Taiwan Republic of China Electrical Engineering Mathematics — Marine Corps Cpl 3: Sgl 2; 1st Bn S-3: Deans List 4.3.2.1: Dist, in Gen Merit 4.3.2.1; Sky Diving 3.2; Treasurer ETA Kappa Nu 2.1; Sigma Phi Sigma 2.1; SPS 2.1; Phi Kappa Phi 2; V.P. 1; IEEE 3.2.1; Posit Comm. 3.2.1; Pres; B.A. and ST. Pendleton Scholarship: Francis H. Smith Award When I first matriculated at VMl. I was rather disappointed with my surroundings. All the sweating, yelling and straining didnt help to alleviate my gloom. But slowly I felt that I was being molded into a better man. Whoever said Pain builds character was right! Looking back at the sweat parties, lonely Saturday nights and empty mail box. I know I ' ve grown a lot from my misfortune. But on the other hand. Break Out. Ring Figure, and everlasting friendship and a lot more have also made me grow to be a VMI man, VMI has given me many things I couldn ' t have gotten from any other place, I would like to express my gratitude to the I. BR ' s. teachers and especially Mom and Dad, Without their support and encouragement. I couldn ' t wear the Ring. Best wishes to you all and ' 85, Dykes 1982: Frederick C Mock Rals: Wan Chi-Hsiang .? BRYON PAUL COLE BP. BC, Cole, Tinker Bell Richmond, Virginia Biology — Army Glee Club 4; BSLl 4: Navigators 3,2,1: Navigator President 1; Tanker Platoon 3: Ranger Platoon 3,2; Cadre Cpl 3; Pvt. 2,1: Religious Council Rep, 1; SCSC August 17. 1981. I shook my Dad ' s hand and began my VMI experience and what an experience it was. I ' ve had many dif- ferent attitudes about VMI, I ' ve hated it. loved it. laughed at it and believed in it; all in all. I ' m glad I went through it. Had it not been for |esus Christ and His Holy Word I would have quit a long time ago, I thank God for the strength to endure and for my family and their support — Mom. Dad. Andy. Nancy. Cindy— I love you all I thank God for all the experiences and friends; Kurt, what can I say. there were times I wanted to slap the daylights out of ' ou. but I love you and would do anything for you. You ' ve been my best friend and helped make the hellish times bearable. Pete. Greg. Brad. Tom. Mike and all my other brother rats— you guys were the reasons I stayed (like it or not), maybe we ' ll meet again, |im Lett— I learned a lot about God that I could not have learned on my own. thanks. I firmly believe that all things work together for good to those that love God. (Romans 8:28| Charlie. Dave; you guys stick it out. God has a purpose. To VMI— hasta luego. To m ' brothe conquer — BPC rats— Arise, go forth nd Its not the size of the dog in the fighL It ' s the size of the fight in the dog Proverbs 3:5-6 Dykes 1982: Cory Attra Philippians 4:6-7 2nd Peter 5:10 Rats: Patrick O ' Neill I ' m growing older, but not up. (immy Buffet Dykes 1982: Richard Collier Rats; Charlie Richardson. Dave Pitts JOHN MICHAEL COLLINS Match Head, Mike Richmond, Virginia History— Army Rat 4: Cpl. 3; Sgt, 2; Lt, 1; Dean ' s List 2.5: Bomb-Cadet Life I; VMI Firefighters 2.1: Rugby 4 Throughout my cadetship. I have had many ups and dowiu. I think about the good times and not the bad times. It seems like yesterday that I first walked through the concourse and said, So. this is VMI? and had the first real shock of my life. I will never forget that first week, it seemed like a bad dream and 1 never woke up. When f look back at my past. I think about what I have learned, and that is that desire and determination can not be measured in an individual Once you have a goal to accomplish, you can achieve it by pure desire and determination. My goal before I came to VMI. was to graduate from ' MI. I wouldn ' t have made it without the confidence my Mom and Dad gave me. or without my friends: Robert. Brvon. Kurt, and |ohn S. Above all. I would have never made it if it wasn ' t for GOD. I know now that my life will be successful as long as I do my best, and keep having faith in GOD. I will alwa« cherish the memories of ' .M.I.. and may GOD bless the class of 1985. , mmmmmtmeme 213 Pi tv m zzr -A - • . ' I MICHAEL G. COOK McGoo. Bull. Bullski Waynesboro, Virginia Civil Engineering — SS Foalball 3.2.1; Track 4.3.2: Ring Figure Cannonball Co Though I have chosen the road less traveled, the education and experiences I am receiving will lead me on my journey through life. As in most cases, the first step has been the hardest. That step is behind me now. and 1 am well on my way. As for my parents? They taught me to walk, and were right behind me whenever I started to stumble. I love both of you ver ' much, and wish that my diploma would have your names on it as well. 1 would like to wish you the best of luck as you pursue your education. Allen, and to remind you that Mom and Dad taught you to walk also. Without Beau, Dave. Dorlch. and Tom my first two years at VMI would never have been completed. Thank you for the continuous support and an always open dnor. Hang in there Richard. Everv ' body is pulling for you. Your first step is almost to the floor. Finally, the biggest part of my life. Kaye. With your love, support, and encouragement, you have made the past two years of my life the happiest and most memorable. It will not be long before we reach that second step, i love you very much. Dykes 1982; Chip Buehler Rats: Chris Clark. Charles Cayce FREDERICK JOSEPH COONS, JR. Fred, Coon dog. Snake, Dick Tracy Albany, New York Electrical Engineering — Navy NROTC Pistol TM. 4.3.2: Glee Club 3.2.1: Pvt, 4.3.2.1: Sgt 2: Chapel Choir 4.3.2.1: Newman Club 4.3.2.1; Honor Guard 2.1; Drill Team 2: New Market Firing Party 2: IEEE 1: Circle K Club 1: Computer Assistant 1: S-5 Staff 2.1 I ' ve started this 3 times now. I don ' t want the floral display of tear jerking sentimentality. I don ' t want a melancholy survey of our May ' 85 parting, I want to tell you why I ' m a better man having known the Coon dog . Fred is a friend. The kind that tells you when you ' re on the verge of error. The kind that makes it his business to understand your feelings, wishes or fears without ever question- ing them. He used to have the temper of a dull axe when things went less than exactly as he ' d hoped, planned or worked for What he demands of himself is astronomical. At the same time he is understanding of the flaws and shortcomings of oth- ers. Coon dog. I knov and one day you ' ll w, are- You ' ll get there c has melted away tha whose loyalty, persevt those who get pushed off their laddi you ' re a climber bound for the top. your dream is to become a Navy Officer ir a star. If anyone is destined for it. you your own accord, too. At first I thought ndependent with a cast iron shell- VMI shell and revealed to the world a man ance and pride are invincible. There are d stay off. Coon dog CEB SSSSSSlither , Well Fred. I know you didn ' t expect me to strike again, but it goes to show you that our friendship is in- r share of fights. probabK due to our ith each other and the inability to ad- en after all the fun. we have matured re buddy. TWB separable. We ' ve had o continuing competition mil defeat. Hopefully, € from our actions. Take ( Dykes 1982: Larry Peplinski Rats: Derek McFarland STEPHEN JAMES COOPER Coop, Killer Coop West Hartford, Connecticut Civil Engineering — Army VMI Firefighter: Football operation Sergeant: HOG When I thought about attending VMI in high school my two older brothers who were presently attending VMI told me it would be the biggest mistake of my life. Well I can only say that VMI has been the biggest challenge of my life. My first challenge was the ratline. It was not only a challenge physically but mentally. The next three years were a challenge academi- cally, I found that VMI was not like other schools, we had to study hard and study hard ever ' night, I can only thank my parents and friends at VMI for conquering this challenge, I ' d like to give special thanks to Wayne and Linda Smith who I have considered second parents, I care about them a lot and 1 will never forget them, |eff. Marvin. Steve. Tate. M. John. Malt, Dave, and [imbo. you ' re what VMI ' s all about. True friends who I would do anything for and never forget, I can only hope that later in life when I face greater challenges. I will have friends as great as you to get drunk with Dykes 1982: |oel Bennefield Rats: lim Hassell 214 m s , V f ROY ROGERS CREASEY. JR. ' Trigger, Beastly, Gus Lynchburg, Virginia Divil Engineering — Air Force at 4: Cpl 3; Pvt 2,1: Dean ' s List 2,1: VMI Theaire -1.3.1: The jcum of Sports Information 2,1: Karate Club 4: vly friends. My life has been a Horatio Alger story. I have seen leath. felt hunger and cold, heard pain and suffering, and tast- ed tears, I have never experienced the love of a mother or the uthoritj ' of a father. Yet. through all of my struggles. I have een the beauty of God. Brother Rats, the Presbyterian Home, nd VMI. No struggle can ever be compared to this beauty. wondered what my Mom wool Yet. 1 realized that no word: hanks lira and Fred, Yall are the best of friends. Jim. yourt loser to me than my brothers. Remember, both of you. they ' l Iways be a cold beer waiting for you! 1r. A., thanks for being patient with me. I deeply appreciate 11 that the Home has done for me. Don ' t worry. I ' ll pay y; Jon ' l worry Capt. Selin! I ' ll do good boss! sheryl, thanks for being patient with me! ILY! ilykes 1982: Emmett Squirm Heltzel ats; Chris A. Clark TAYLOE MURPHY DAMERON Scrote. Eddy, Jarvis Richmond. Virginia English — Army First Sgt A Co.; President English Society. Rappelling Instructor: Lacrosse; Number One Club I ' m not the same guy I was four years ago. but I guess that ' s why I came here. It wasn ' t fun or eas - and I wouldn ' t do it again for anything or anyon,e I wouldn ' t trade it for anything. Leaving to play hardball in the midst of a heinous party was weird but when the going gets weird, the weird turn pro, -Hu ' S Thompson Thanks Mom, Dad and Zach, and all the guys in the Den. 1 learned more from you than all my classes combined. Dykes 1982: David |a Rats: Scott Davila MATTHEW FONTAINE DANIEL Plastic Man Richmond. Virginia Civil Engineering — Marine Corps Historian 1985; E.C. G.C. 3.2.1; CADET staff 3.2.1: BOMB staff 1; Cross Country 4.3.1; Track 4.3.2.1: Captain 1; Monogram Club 3.2.1; V. Pres. 1; Ring Design Comm.; Private 4.3.2.1: 02 crew 3.2.1: Almost «1 Club 3.2,1: CRC Canoe Trip 1 I haven ' t played lacrosse or polo, acey-deucey or Pac-Man, I ' ve never taken Micro. Macro, or Bio. I don ' t surf, skate or play flashlight tag ... I never have. I ' ve never lived in Tunisia or Swaziland, never in Newark or Toledo. I lived in Germany for years: I don ' t speak German. French. Yiddish or . rabic ... I en- deavor at English. I don ' t hunt. I d on ' t smoke |I did once, in kindergarten) and I went to a public high school. I don ' t like eggplant, okra. broken bones or crutches. I do like Nike running shoes and Moosehead beer. I didni Hke the Ratline or bulldog; I do like VMI and the Jars. I really don ' t like blushing ... it embarrasses me. then I blush more. I don ' t like mess - art I love to draw. Howard Cosell really bugs me. So do hangnails and gnals. Would you like to know what I really love? Coffee— Oreo ice cream (thafs mine and Cathy ' s favorite]. But Black Label beer disgusts me. So does licorice and marzipan. Birthdays don ' t really send me flipping, either. Christmas is great but Halloween is for drinks: they took all of the fun out of it. Mark and Paul break things: judo, Steve and I dont We watch- William Faulkner is great and I gel a kick out of Paul Harvey . . . Muhammed Ali slurs. The Redskins irk me and I just never liked the Steelers: my cheers go to the Cowboys and the Raiders, I hate doing ' mile runs and long hill repeats- The Chessie Trail is boring. I don ' t like rambling, either. I think my roommates are unique and I will miss them. Ill miss my family. I wont miss Cathy, we ' ll be together. Thanks to you all. esf)ecially you Dad. Mom . . . thanks Ed- Adieu. Dykes 1982: Chris Eichman Rats: Bill Cronenberg 215 GLENN A. DEGROTE Degrub Dover, Delaware Electrical Engineering — Army Virgin Private -1.3.2; Finally Gol Raped 1; NAM 2.1: Rack Lab i. 3.2.1; Fond Fighl Commillee 3 Di ir Glenn. Ynu did not write this! This letter has been secretly emplanted in your hislor; ' to lake lip space. You vvanled to put N A on it. but we know your dirty laundr ' and we ' re going to tell. We found all the pencil leads and calculator batteries in your shirt pocket. Closet Nerd! Closet Nerd! We also know why they gave you a .s,ibre . . . vou ' re much too hard on rifles! In.s. transitio Thank you, Glenn, lor what yc Vou II always hold a special pla ■veil like to slarl ,ill over again . ;o get em TIGEK! Dykes 13B2: I DnnI Ren- Rats; lason Dahlquisl 216 mean to us We love you. quack! baa! gobble, gobble! KRW and DMC THOMAS EDWARD DELANEY Tombo. Harticase, September Trickster, Yo! North Springfield, Virginia English — Marine Corps Rat; Cadre Cpl. Ilerminated 14 Sept ' 82|: 4lh Stoop Post— Taps Phys Fitness Instr; WAR EAGLE! Knights of Malice 3.2.1; Chi Upsilon Nu Theta 2.1; Eng NafI Honor Soc; Natl Naval Honor Soc: Acad Honors 4.3,2; Ops Sgt 1; Rugby 4,3.2; Airborne— Currahee!; Brother Moose! vho the The six people to whom I i I ' ll spare all the sentimentality, however sincerely it may have The Summary Nothing ever grows in this rotten hole, and everything is stunted and lost, and nothing ever rocks, and nothing ever rolls. and nothing is ever worth the lost. For Michelle: Tell me not Sweet I am unkind That from the nunnery Of thy chaste breast, and quiel mind. To War and Arms I fly. True; a new Mistress now I chase. The first foe in the field: And with a stronger faith embrace A sword, a horse, a shield. I ' l ' t this inconstancy is such. As you loo shall adore: I could not love thee Dear so much. Loved I not Honor more —Lovelace, to Lucasta, Going to the Wars, 1649. Boo: The Mistress is my vocation; you have been, and are now. my life. Remember the Sparlan Ble.ssing; Go. Warrior, and seek your battle— may your )0Urne ' bring you faithful com- rades, true love, and eternal peace. Dykes 1982: Bill Caulfield Rats: Tom Sir Spaz Spetz. Mike TBDS Leeney PETER WELLS DELANO Pete Cranford, New Jersey Civil Engineering — Army Cadet Battery; Circle K Club; Sport Parachute Club; Society of American Military Engineers; Firefighters American Society of Civil Engineers: Association of United States Army; Private 4,3, 2.1 On Aug, 17. 1981. a blonde-haired boy from New jersey walked through the doors in Lejeune Hall and registered with the rest of the matriculants Although the next seven months would seem a blur at times, they would be imprinted in his mind Over the ears r ' e become very close to this man of infinile ri marks: remarks that often brought people to uncontrollable Being funny is a gift not given to many, but that ' s not quality. The best qualities a man can have are honesty Ity. This man has always been there. It ' s been with this nd loyalty that he ' s earned friends. Friends that will iss his presence. Now this man is ready to embark on a enture. 1 have no doubt in mv mind that he will rise lo laughter and lovi Thi, friend. Sla Pete -D.M.O Well. Pete ' s spent four years here. He didn ' t know what he was getting into, but he quickly found out. We were a long way from the Jersey shore: no beer: no girls: no civilization. But Pete survived the Ratline and succeeded at VMl. Fortunately. Pete is a little crazy, which helped me to succeed. Thanks Pete, you ' ve been a great friend, — [BL I ' ve given a lot iliiring the lasl four years but what VMI has given me is wh.it counts. I would not have made it without the love and support that my lamily and friends have given me. Special thanks to Mom and Dad, I love you all. Dykes 1982: Ke in A. Smilh eail. Mike Milligan t: f - CHAYAN DESHSORN Charlie, Chai. Desh, Chai-dog Kabin Buri— Prachin Buri. Thailand Electrical Engineering — Army Ranger Plaloon; Engineering Combat Platoon Well Chai. four years of close friendship are at an end. But I know that this is not the end. but the beginning of a lifelong friendship, II may be years before our lives bring us together again as you begin your return to Thailand. Yet. although the miles can. the memories cannot seperate us. I don ' t think you, Greg and I could have remained in the same room for four years without you as mediator. Always caring and considerate, a true humanitarian you are. Remember all the engineering projects to make our room more comfortable? We are sure gonna miss you Chai-dog. Tracy Burke Chai. I ' ll never forget what I told my parents on the way to VMI on Aug. 17. Mom. Dad; I hope I get a roommate from Thailand. Sure enough on Aug. 17th there I was with my Brother Rat roommate from where else but Thailand. Chayan. you have been a great friend through these years. You were the referee when Tracy and I had it out. You were the engineer that made our room like home. But most of all, you were my caring friend, I hope Tracy and I have shown you the better part of our USA and maybe someday you can show us the bet- ter part of your Thailand, Greg Bond Hey! Chayan, tell me what you know about USA after your four years over there. I know that everybody is going to ask me this question when I get back where f belong. And I am sure to have this BOMB open at this page to let them see the answer, ■■I KNOW VMI, Good luck to my BRs. and friends in CRMA ' 32 and AFAPS ' 21, [)yke: 1982; Ha Rats: Erii ; H Podo itiste. Dan Shri CRAIG DEREK DEZERN Screwball. Motorhead. CD.. D.Z. Galax, Virginia Electrical Engineering— Air Force IEEE 2.1; Sport Parachute Club 3.2,1; Circle K 1; Arnold Air Society- 1; Virgin Private It has been a long and hard struggle, but now it is finally over. I would simply like to thank all the people who helped me get through this place. First, I would like to thank all those people who are my friends and for always being there when I needed you, I would like to thank my instructors for their guidance and patience. I would especially like to thank God for answering my prayers and getting me through V.M.I., I love you all. Thanks C.D,D. Dykes 1982; David Lee Bratton Rats; Gregop. ' Lyie Connor KELLEY TAYLOR DILLENBERGER Cheeseburger. Sarge Salem. Virginia Civil Engineering — Navy ASCE 3.2,1; The VMI Civil Engineering Society 2.1: Business Manager. The VMI Cadet 1; Dean ' s List 4.3: Pvl. 4: CpL 3: Sgt. 2; Pvt, 2; Pvt. 1; 1985 Ring Construction Committee Ever ' morning I wake up here I seem to say to myself. I hate this place! Then again I know I do not mean that In fact. I guess I really do love it here (as much as I dislike admitting it). The one thing that has made this place worth the stay are the friends I have made here. I know I will never have friends Hke the ones here ever again. But, even though this fact makes me ver - sad. I know that my graduation day will be the happiest ■ of r ■ life. I want lo thank God for opening the doors lor rather closing the other doorsi for me to come here. There must be a plan in aU this somewhere. To my Rat roommates, thank you for putting up with me during the Ratline. Had it not been for you alL I would not have made it through. To my dyke. Jeff, thanks for being the best dyke in the world, without your guidance I prob- ably would have left in the beginning. Lastly, i want to thank my parents (the only real parents I have ever had! especialh m ' mother. I know you wanted me to get a ' MI diploma very- much I think I am going to make it. Dykes 1982: [eff Etheridge Rats; Michael Davis o ' w 4i. ' - 1 MICHAEL PATRICK DAVID DITTAMO Homelite. Ditt Arlington, Virginia English — Army Private 4.3.2.1; Boxing -l.S.l; VMI Cadel Copy Edilor 1: Inlernational Relations Club 4.3.2.1 Treas.; Newman Club 4.3.2 Pres.: Religious Council 3.2; Officer of the Guard Association 1 Four years at VMI has been an experience for this born again rebel. II has been an uphill battle to make it through the I with a strack attitude. From the early days as a rat with an unwanted unceasing grin to being a strack First Class private, life has always been a little different. The years went by fast, sometimes too fast. Third class year with Steve Barcik and Brent Hearn made what was an otherwise bad year. good. Sec- ond class year with David Ir -in and Davidson Scott is a blur. It had to be one of the best of this cadets life. The after and be- fore taps adventures will always bring a smile. First class com- pleted the four- It offered a final and complete insight into what VMI and life are all about, .Ml rewards must be found in- side and success is a self-judgement. VMI has been home to this cadel and will always be. one way or another. For as Ted Kennedy once said, the cause continues; the work goes on; the hope still lives; and the dreams will never die, Thank y( become. to my father for being the gentleman I am trying ■ hunters: So we ' ll go no more So late into the night. ' Dykes 1982: Perry Robert LausUen Rats: Kevin C.P. Fitzpatnck PATRICK JOSEPH DONAHUE P|. Magic, Dick Plainfield. New Jersey Civil Engineer — Army Football 1.2.3.4; Track 1; ASCE; Numbei One Club; BAR I came to VMI to bi claim to fame has be( ,vho The s different and ended up a number M ' en trouble for the majority of my life, but been so scrutinized and blown out of It I learned to pay attention to detail no ess or trivial, i credit my sanity to those i in deeper shit than I, and let everyone the I ' I ' ve enjoyed the most was. without Nick. It was also, ve seen a lot of my mistakes I ' ve made parents for giving a doubt, rat year, thanks to Man unfortunately, my most unproductive friends get the boot for carrying thf one step too far, 1 thank God at directions. Dad. sorry about the pressure, grey hairs and sum- mer school bills; Mom. no one has been more supportive; Thank you. I love you both. It ' s taken me four years, but I think I ' ve finally learned to monopolize the opportunity given me instead of taking it for granted. I came here with a handful of excuses and used VMI to multiply them tenfold, but listening to others use the same excuses has helped me to see their use- lessness. Good luck Curtis. Ray. Steve and Lars, Thank Unk and Co. Buck , Your prison is walking through this world all lone — The Eagles Outside the street ' s on fire in a real death laltz between what ' s flesh and A ' hat ' s fantasy. nd the poets down here don ' t write nothing t all. They just stand back . nd let it all ae, — Bruce Springsteen B2: Larry Butler. Butch Ho-sletler ts: Mark Lamb JOHN GEORGE DOUGLAS ■■|D. )G, The Bear. Doug, [ohnnay, PJ Auburn, New York Civil Engineering — Air Force Pvl 4.3.2.1; Almost No. One Club 3; Officer of the Guard Asso- ciation; Bomb Staff; M,F Maury Scholarship 1; Parental Schol- arship 4.3.2.1; ASCE 4.3.2.1 In all of my infinite wisdom of 18 years I came to VMI. I im- mediately wondered if I had made a mistake. But evervlhing is now in proper perspective (at least what I perceive at 21 to be properl. and I find that it was well worth it. Cadre, sweat parties. Rifle Runs RDC meetings, months of confinement, Mega-Pl ' s and Academic Extinction, All the times though flagrant obnoxism. c weekends, hops, and furloughs. This poei . nd those around me I have seen the Now I think of To me and thos ren ' t bad; Running the Block, Days of pagne breakfast in 251. girls schools. of things. ho. Ha I the c Not long froiT rse and liked i I ' ll find the e Right up ahead, around the bend. And those around me then will see. L ' pon a stage we shall be. And those around me then will see. The course was fought and now is won. But the fight is never done. For what was taught and what was learned, Far outweigh what we earned. And I and those around me find. That what we earned is left behind. Finally I would like to thank God who in His wisdom gave me such wonderful, loving parents and friends, especially Bill who has done the most to keep me here. Dykes 1982: George Seiferth Rats: Clark Mitchell 218 Vvi w T - CHARLES H. DOWNEY, JR. •Chip. Chipster. Herb. Rack Man Drange. Virginia -iistory— Air Force i anger Pll. 4,3: Cpl. 3; D Company Guidon 1; Ring Figure Com- Iniltee 2; Ring Figure Magazine Business Manager 2 n Dedicalion To My Mother , And Mv Brother Rats Occasional kind words, you lickings when 1 needed the I Anybody got a cigarette . . kes 1982: Dewey Martin Sats: Chris Hayes nding. and your JOHN M. ECKENRODE Harley Rider Eckengrunt. Sgt Rock Frederick, Maryland History— Marine Corps Marine Detachment 4.3.2.1; Ring Figure Construction 2: Rat Training 1: Cadre Cpl. 3: S-5 Staff 3: IHTFP 4.3.2.1 VMI meant many things to John when he arrived here four years ago First and foremost it meant a commission in the Ma- rine Corps. No grade inflation has hindered him in his pursuit of his commission, but |ohns character has not let him give up hope. Secondly, it meant an education. Whether he c mit it or not, |ohn has received a useful educatioi VMI. Although it may not tend towards the acadei volves something far more important: how to be a rr friend. Of all John ' s assets this is his best. If you enough to earn his friendship, he is the most 1 tolerating friend one could want. He has had his bad of VMI, but so has everyone, and in John ' s case they only ti pered and hardened the underlying steel. Fair seas and folk ing winds |ohn. No matter what the Marine Corps decides, my view you have earned it. Good luck MARINE. RLG Dykes 1982: loe Bouchelle Rats: Charles |Gus| Shuster while luck ' QUINTIN D. ELLIOT •QD Natural Bridge, Virginia Civil Engineering— Air Force is 1982: Danny : |ohn VVanat 19 4— « 11 o ' . f ' ROBERT DELWOOD ELLIS, JR. Bob (I ' ll answer to almost anything.) Charlotte. North Carolina Mathematics— Air Force The MI Alhlelic Committee; Rat Disciplinan ' Committee; VMI Boxing -1.3.2.1; Roadlrips 4,3.2.1; Cadre 3.2.1; Virgin Company XO II Co.l .vnte 1 is upon me). Al first I roommate HCM) write it. I But I realized that I shi the most out of it tor y first class histor ' (the deadUne nfused. I felt Id rather have my ne. (f ' ll still have him proofread d write it myself in order to get There exists within most of us a love hate relationship with the I . I thoroughly enjoy the friendships I have found here with my Brother RaU. Unfortunately, the lifestyle, restrictions and administration here sometimes leave a great deal to be desired. I think we all realize that one-half of this ■s stem cannot live without the other ... so be it 1 wish more than success to Kyle. .«ilton. and Pete. IRFoom Hi 1981-19821. Thanks and strange things to |oe. Pete. Norb and Drew for ev- er bit of the good and bad we ' ve shared. The insanity was more than enjoyable, guys. THOMAS ]. EMERSON, JR. Hick, T), Ralph Waldo. Boozer Silver City. North Carolina Historv ' . Modern Languages— Marine Corps Honor Court 2; Prosecutor 1; ROTC Scholarship 3.2.1; Rugby 4,3; Dean ' s List 4,3,2.1; Academically Distinguished 3.2.1; Illegal Car Club 3,2; Late Study Stud 4.3.2.1; Marine I have not had fun here, but I didn ' t Dykes 1982: Joel McBroom Rats; Al Cuellar : here to have fun. Brother Rats, wishes in youi Dykes 1982: Steve Varga Rats: James Anderson. Tom Dod WILLIAM LAWRENCE ENGELSONM, IR. Wild Bill, Beeeel Woodbridge, Virginia Physics — Air Force Cpl. 3; A Co. 1st Sgl. 2; Regl. Sgt. Major 2; G Co. Commander 1; Ring Figure Const. Comm. 2; Air Force Nav. Scholarship 3,4; Air Force Pilot Scholarship 2,1; SPS 3,2,1; RMWC Rangers 2, I can still clearly remember the day that I rode up to VMI on the 171h of August in ' 81 and having that awful sick feeling in my stomach, it was kind of embarrassing to have to ask my parents to pull into a station because 1 was sick. Somehow, however. I made it through that rat year and I guess the only people I have to thank for that are my family and my BR ' s. Now it doesn ' t even seem real that I am a first classman and sometimes I even wish I could go back to rat year. I think for right now I ' ll settle for m ' diploma and a couple of weeks al the beach and a few six packs with I would like to thank all of those people that helped me through the ratline but that would probably be too long of a list to fit in here. Instead I would like to just thank my entire fam- ily for their constant support and love. I know that without their help I would have been lost and unable to make it through the first week, I just hope that I can make it up to all of you. I would also like to thank my roommates. Hugh, Mike, |eff. Bill and |oe, I wish all of you the best of luck and I think thai il will definitely be a check formation for us to be al all home football games obnoxiously drunk and embarrassing everyone that we can. I know that I will be buying a couple of plaid sports coats, extra first class privates belts, bright pants, and an extra red. white and yellow tie. Thanks again guys. I don t think that I could have made it this far without all of you. 1 guess that 1 have to end it here. All that I have left to say is: It ' s been real, it ' s been fun. but it hasn ' t been real fun. Hey, hey bud. let ' s party. Dykes 1982: Bob Bobbit. Mac Spears Rats: Tim West. Hugh McMenamin 220 ERIC JAMES ENSLEN Vid. Capt. Video. Ninja Easton. Maryland Electrical Engineering — Air Force ,M. 4,3.2.1; IEEE 2,1; Young Republ Upon arrival at the I , my mind c It the I , my mind and body were in a state of confusion; cadre had me believing I was from planet Ura- and it took seven days before 1 could function on a toilet. I t fully recover until I ' m far away from here. tly stay has been both miserable and fun The few times I was n confinement sucked, but I got away with infinitely more ings than I can remember, )ohn. Art. Steve, and Lou— I ' ll ever forget those chaotic roadtrips in the immortal Monster. iWheres the mixer? Slow down! Watch that turn! Aaaah! ferry— thanks for the stain; the Monster won ' t forget you ei- 5uys come to VMI supposedly for that something extra. I ' m jot sure what that is yet. I had pride and integrity ' long before 1 patriculated; VM! has merely reinforced those feelings. Hope- jlly. the benefits derived from this experience will become ap- .arent to me; if not. I will have wasted four years of my life. ' oremost on my mind is the fact that I have developed friend- |iips of a caliber unknown to me previously. This place is far JO intolerable to endure it alone. I would like to end by saying lat I definitely would not have made it through if it were not jr my parents. Thank you. Mom and Dad. for all your support nd encouragement. I know I don ' t say it much, but I love you. ' kes 1982: Chuck Fanshaw Rats: Rob Saw ' er GREG ALAN ENTERLINE Quantico, The Grunt, Grace, G.A. Fairfax. Virginia Civil Engineering — Marine Corps Football 4,3,2,1; Monogram Club 3,2,1: TCFC Bookkeeper: Pvl. 4,3,3: Li 1: Cymbals 4,3,2,1: ASCE 4,3,2,1 VMI wasn ' t my first or second choice for the pursuit of a col- lege education, it was my third, however the I was the only one that wanted me. I honestly believe that fate was kind to me, I met during these years of challenge many good people that have left a lasting impression on me, they will be in my thoughts forever. I thank you all for the chance to know you and be your friend. Special thanks to the following: Kelby. Les, and Missy for the family support: Duke and Greg for putting up with me for two years: Dan, Bill, and Bubba for the last inter- esting year in barracks and the pursuit of the diploma and my commission. Once again, thank you all. To each his fate In order to sur ' ive in today ' s societ ' one must be ' Stewart Harvey failure it he has friends Movie It ' s a Wonderful Life t creates more hate. ' Dykes 1982: Mike Straub Rats: Rich Savage and Phil Riggleman DAVIS ALLEN ESTES Testes. Fusstestes, Constance. Momma Estes Richmond, Virginia Economics — Army Prumaji Club 4.3.2.1; Distinguished Mi]i!ar - Sludenl: Distinguished Militar - Graduate; Varsity Track 4.3 .1: Bodie Farm 4.3.2.1; NCAA Nationals 4.2: Hill Street Blues Club; Wait Cormack Memorial Scholarship: Colonel Son Read Memorial Track Scholarship Before coming to VMI. I thought I knew ever lhing about this place that a newcomer could possibly know. It took me all of a haircut to realize how wrong and lost I was. Since then I ' ve had my moments— both good and bad. TTiese past four years. I ' ve really been through some changes. But in the end my true personalit ' has finally emerged even through this indi idualil ' robbing place called the I . Moose. Ed. Sof D. I hope I ' ve lived up to the ways that you all taught me. I think I have- Thanks for being so cool; no for being my big brothers. Wade and Virg or Blip and Biop. I had a great time. You two worked my you know what off. But Tve known all along that it was worth it. You see I love Ainning and you two are winners. To all of my roommates, thanks for tolerating my bitchy ways. Pops. Huck. Rock, true confessions told it all. Damn Rock! Thank you Econ department for challenging ever - comer of ray mind Dr. Chang, what did you say? Pop quiz? Spending four years at VMI Ive seen it ail. . nd surely it has left an impression on me. From the first sweat part ' until graduation. I ' ve been a VMI man. And surely Ml alwa -s be one. but most of all I ' m looking to be my own man. Charade. I ' ve realK enjoyed your company. I think you understand me as well as anyone Ring Finger. SBC. NC. etc. etc. we ' ve had a great time. Thanks for making your home my thanks for loving me. I ' d like to thank this dream a reality-- You ' ve guided m right! You know. home. But most of all ny parents for making like only you could. Ml always appreciate Momma. DeAnn VMI. but make no bones about it T ' d never do i again— never ' . Good luck fellows, Duke, dykes. Thank God if D kes 1982: Rick Moose McCue. Ed Daniel Rats: Terence McMillan. Chris Long 221 V- WBm y MARK STEPHEN EUBANK Snoopy. Mom Madison Heights, Virginia Civil Engineering— Army Cadre Cpl. 3; First Sgt, 2; First Battalion S-5 1: FCA 3.2.1: Navigators 2; Retired Officers Medal; Distinguished Military ' Student: SCSC: Army ROTC Scholarship; Engineering Pit. I sit here tr ing to think of words that could express how I feel at this moment, but none can really cover it properly. Each day here was unique in itself. Highs and lows came and went with ever ' hour. The days were long and every semester another up- hill climb. I look back and wonder how I was able to make it. I made it because of the love that came from family and friends. When il came to going back to the I Grandma was always there ready with the last REAL MEAL before I left, also lo Bett ' who always seemed to have lasagna whenever I came over on a weekend. For all the hugs. 1 thank Diane. Florence, lanel and my sister. For hunting tales and pranks. I can ' t forget Gary. Neal, Reid. and Bob. Tim and Robin for being the best of brother and sister. My roommates Matt. leff. Tyke, and BR ' s like Phil. Bill, Dougey. Rich and Stash are all the best of friends. We ' ve all shared a great deal together Raeann. 1 thank you for making Ring Figure one of the happiest moments of my life. And to all my BR ' s and high school cronies not mentioned: 1 give a sincere Thanks. my Mom and Dad whose support :ouraged. You stood behind me but ■ me your love and never asked for The biggest thanks goes ti but mainly your faith complained but always er never led me on. You gav anything in return: 1 Love You! And finally. I thank God for having all these wonderful people share their love with me. You ' ve been there with me from the start. D ' kes 1982: Holt Pearl Evans Rats: lohn Gillespie WILLIAM NEAL FELTY Cone. Feltyhead, Chief Moe Tabb. Virginia Civil Engineering — Air Force Football 4.3.2.1: Indoor Track 4.2.1; Outdoor Track 4.2.1: ASCE 1 would like to thank all the people who helped me make it through this place. I especially would like to thank my parents and my football big brothers for their help and motivation. Good luck to I Terry well see CKkes 1982; Curtis |ohnstoi Rats; Terrence Huffman adventures here at VMI and to TERRY DWAYNE FIELDS Gabby Burke, Virginia History — Air Force Rat 4: Pvt. 3.2.1: Airborne School: Dean ' s List 2 The last four years have been long and tiring, but a( the same time they have been full of excitement. There were many times that I was ready to bag the whole thing and go lo a real school. Fortunately. 1 realized the importance of sticking it out and earning the VMI diploma. I would like to thank my family for supporting me these last four years. I believe that graduation will be a welcome event for them just as it will be for the Class of 1985. Good luck to all my Brother Rats in their future careers. I also wish the Class of 1988 good luck during their next three years as VMI cadets. D ' kes 1982: Mike Shea Rats. Guy Gormley. Sean Bischoff 222 RICHARD MAURICE FLANARY, [R. Rich. Tich. Rick, Flan Richlands, Virginia English Pistol Team 4.3,2.1: Tanker Platoon 4.3; Baptist Student Union 4, 3,2. Vice-President 1; English Society 3.2.1; Young Republicans 1; Parachute Club 2.1: Private 4.3.2.1: VMI Theater 2.1 Whether I want to admit it or not. VMI h,is been my home these past few years. The midnight card games, the hours and hours of listening to |eff moan about his lack of female companionship. Lou ' s abnormal interest in Frank Sinatra. Eric ' s lust for backgammon, borrowing the The Monster for a brief escape from here, and calling Mom for a few seconds at home Iwhich kept me from the edge more than once). These little things have made this home seem a little more tolerable. Yes. Mom. I am going to survive out there, and I don ' t need to tell you that I love you. Jeff. I will keep my head where it ■I do, 1 will — Shakespean Dykes 1982: Daniel F. Garcia Rats: Thomas Doupnik MARK FLESSNER Flez, Pops, Tony Montana Clearwater, Florida Modern Languages— Marine Corps Rat 4; Cpl. 3; Pvt. 2.1; Dean ' s Honor List 3.2.1; Knights of Mal- ice 3.2; VMI Firefighters 1; Room 323 Survivor 3; Sink Dwell- ers ' Society 4,1; Operations Specialist 2,1; Class Birthday Cele- bration Comm. 2.1; President Reagan Fan Club 4.3,2.1; When I look back at my years here. I ' ll always gel a mental picture of dismal, wet, and windy |anuary mornings. The one word that best describes this place in all apsects is cold . Four long winters have left their mark on a boy from the Suncoast, The experience hasn ' t been a generally pleasant one; but It has in many ways been valuable, Mother I does have her gifts. and these are the ones I ' ll take with me: I have learned a sense of personal honor, learned never to surrender, learned to be careful in bestowing trust. Most of all. I have learned to chart my own course despite what others may think. To my roommates: I hope knowing me has been even slightly beneficial to you as having known each of you has been to me. Neil. lohn. |.|.. Andy, lim. Stan. Phil, |im, Tom. Steve, and es- pecially David, thanks for putting up with me and good luck. To the Mod. Lang, faculty: dankeschon. gracias. merci. To Lt. Hansen. USN. the finest officer I ' ve met at VMI: I ' ll try to live up to the faith you put in me. To Col. Vines, the finest man I ' ve met at VMI: Sir, you taught me well and guided me down this path. Mark Chadwick. thanks for the craz - breaks from in- sanit ' - Dad and Mom. the diploma is yours. I ' ve done this for you, for what it ' s worth. |ohn and Christian, stick it out. don ' t become bitter, wear the ring well. Vivi. jet ' aime. Each time I ' ve attempted something difficult, there have been people who said I ' d never make it. So it was with VMI— they were wrong again. I haven ' t accomplished all my goals at the I , bul eventually I achieve them. For I have always been a survivor. Dykes 1982: R. P. Wiggs, Mike Placzek Rats: Christian Grinch Comberg KEVIN MICHAEL FLYNN Flynn-Dog. Papa Smurf. Don Flynn Great Falls. Virginia Economics— Navy Drug and Alcohol Cadre Counselor 1; S.S. 4.3.2.1; Naval An- ation Club; Concessions 2.1 Here I am tr ing to reflect on the ride that I have just complet- ed I still remember standing in line on Matriculation Day, It was like standing in line for a rollercoaster which I was noi sure of. Once I got on there was no way to gel off until the ride was over. Well, it ' s over. Would I ride it again?..- ! prob- ably would with the same apprehension. I am thankful that I did not have to ride alone. Getting on the rollercoaster with me were all the people close to me. The ' rode all the ups and downs with me into the unknown and challenging darkness. Without the support of my parents, fam- ily, and friends I know I would have never made iL I knmv that I will never be able to repa you all but I want to thank you for being there. On my journey I was fortunate enough to make new relationships and strengthen old ones. My new friends will al- ways be close to me. The jersey Boys. Stash; the family and all the dons; my partner Willi, thanks. II seems like it all went by so fast, but not fast enough. Tve changed so much in these four short years. I have to slop and wonder if I missed something along the way. Was too much of the boy lost in the bringing out of the man? I will never know and that is my only regret. I have learned many things on my lourney but most important of all is that I learned to trust my- self. Dykes 1982: Richard Muslakos Rats: Steve Parks ' lt l j t GLENN KARSTEN FRANK Glenn Roanoke. Virginia Chemistry— Army P i- 4; Cpl- 3; Sgt 2: U. 1; Leslie German Award 2; Tennis 3.2: Am- Chem. Soc, 3.2. Pres. 1; Circle K Club 3.2: Pres. 1; Cadet Assl. Boxing 3.2.1: Red Cross Blood Mobile 4.3.2. Chmn 1; VMI Escort Service 3.2.1; VMI Bldg. Comm. 3.2.1; Projecls Resident 3.2.1 lique. but Needless to say. the past four years have more have bestowed upon me the very best and ver ' worst times of my life. The diverse experiences, tning restraints, and seemingly pointless demands have inevitably matured in me a broader and sturdier character to stand on throughout life- Even still the most lasting memories will be of the friendships which have developed: and of those my roommates Chuck and Kyle I wish to thank the most, because more than just staying together throughout our cadetship a bond formed which I will never be broken. Also an unexpressable thanks to Andy, for even more than being a super dyke has remained a great friend, [ill. you ' ll never know how much you ' ve helped me here and the special times we ' ve shared I ' ll always cherish. Of the ver ' best times I earlier spoke, I spent with you. Bob. you ' ve been an inspiration to me-GOOD LUCK! To Mom. Dad. and Brian thank you for your unending love and support. As unappreciative as I might have seemed at times. 1 owe evervthing to you— I LOVE YOU- TAKE CARE ALL. G.K.F. D ' kes 1982: Andy Douthat Rats: Bobby Chas a JEFF ARNOLD FRASER Wabo, Ling-Ling. Panda. Ringleader, Simon Vienna, Virginia Electrical Engineering — Air Force IEEE 3.2.1; Karate Club 3: Sport Parachute Club 3.2.1: VMI Firefighters 3.2.1: Cheerleading 1: Pvt. 4: P ' t.. Cpl. Pvt. Cpl. P ' t. 3; Sgt. Pvt. 2; Pvt. 1: Club 46 2.1; Chairman labba Removal Team. Well, what can I say here? I ' m saving all the mushy stuff for when I graduate (which better be next year!] To all my depart- ing Brother Rats : I thank you for sharing al! the times good and bad and for helping me see who I really am. As you leave and travel to all corners of the globe. I wish you good luck and godspeed until we meet again. To the four other guys of Club 46: Mike Hutf Hulyo. Graham Ears ' ' Rose. Warren H. Shindle. and Don lellybutt ' Monday. 1 will always remember the last two years as my very best here at VMI and cherish the special bond of friendship we have shared. Let ' s keep in touch and keep the Club 46 open for its traditions to pass on to our kids. Ching Pu. you are the greatest little man I know. I ' m sure you will do great things in your lifetime. And. finally, to the rest of the VMI family who have been near to me. I ' ll see you next year . . Check formation at Estelle ' s Grille!! PS, To my loving family, thanks for getting me this far . - - only one to go!!! Dykes 1982: Ross Rappaport Rats: Brian Buffy Kieth PHILIP ANTHONY GALGANO Gallano East Hanover, New Jersey Economics— Army Rat 4. Cpl 3. Reg, S-5 Sgt,, 1st Sgt. B. Co. 2. 2nd Battalion Com- mander 1; S-5 Staff 4.3.2.1; Institute Escorts 2.1; Cadre 4.3.2.1: Ring Construction Comm, 2; Drug and Alcohol Comm. 2m.l: Army Scholarship; Airborne; Dean ' s List. DMS. DMG. A year of normal college proved to me that 1 wanted some- thing different- That something was VML Yet. after my first day I questioned my decision, and doubt lingered in my mind, I decided, however, to press on. I wanted to do well just like my cousin, who I have admired so much. Now as graduation rapidly approaches. I find myself reflecting on my cadetship and In, ' ing to put it into words. The Institute forments us. We had to experience the worst VM I had to offer in order to recog- nize the best of times that awaited us, VMI is one of the few things in life in which one has a true love-hate relationship. VMI has changed me in so many ways and has taught me so many things I could not possibly list them What has made VMI worth while are the friends I have made. Andy, Perry and )ohn— Buddies like these can never be replaced, they ' re a special breed of people. My roommate Todd has taught me a lot about myself and other people. He is a friend few people are lucky enough to have Stanley— he is truely my brother. As rats Stan and I had nothing in common. Our friendship was built on the fact that we were both from jersey. Almost four years have passed since we matriculated- Together we exper- ienced everything VMI had to offer. Stan and I find it hard to believe after four years we will go our separate ways. I love you. Stan. You were always there when I needed you— THANKS, To my family and friends, thank you for your never ending support, I dedicate my cadetship and my success to my parents. Mom and Pop. 1 love you more than I can put into words. I have always wanted to make you proud. I hope I have succeeded. PAG D ' kes 1982: Joseph J. McCon Rats: Trent Beck. Tobv Hill ell 224 1 ' . f ROBERT LEE GARDNER Woodbridge, Virginia Mechanical Engineer — Marine Corps Cpl 3; Sgl 2: 1st Sgt 1: Scouters Club 1.2: Scoulers Club Presi- Jenl 1: IHTFP 1.2.3.4: Firefighters 1. 3-D Court 1.2.3: ASME 1.2. j: ASCE 4: New Barracks Info Sei ice 1.2.3: Rifle learn 3: RFCC 2. On 17 August 1981 along with an undisclosed amount of other iculants. Rob Gardner arrived at the venerable ■Mother l. A ilhin the first moments on post, over 300 other unluckT col- ege freshmen ask of themselves the same question; What have en myself into? Four years later, the ones who have been lersistent enough to weather the storms: ratline, academics, lack )f female companionship, are still asking the same question. Through it all. this lonesome Keydel kept his honor and head leld high, through an engineering curriculum and the tibsequent summer school Tours of duty. third class year be- g constantly assaulted with you suck when we both knew Ivho and what really sucked. 2nd Class year arrived with the long awaited and coveted VMI Ring. We finally realized a little if the magic that makes the I . [ cla; )V last, here we are at the helm. Fi luxuries the institute has to offer. Its been a good 4 ,1ie best of our lives, admit it or not. and I ' m not sure 1 done it without you Rob. Thanks. Hope to be i with you in the Corps, and however things turn rmed with all 1 the be: all ' , Semper Fi-jME iVE MADE IT! I would like to thank my folks who made it all iossible. Uncle Al and the chaplain who gave kicks when eeded. and finally my roommates. Reid and Tab. you never let he dull and you are the best friends anyone could want. It ill always be a Parade Deck to me. MARK ANDREW GEORGE Anvilhead, Squidley Middletown, Delaware History — Navy Rat 4: Col 3: Sgt, 2: Pvt. 1: S-5 Staff 3: VMI Firefighters 3.2: Rat Training 4.1. Its hard to believe that I shall be leaving the Institute in a few minutes. The past three years have passed by rather quickly now that I can look back at them. I ' ve had many good times while here at the I as well as a few bad ones, but I shall take all of the memories with me when I walk through Limits Gate, It will be a strange but nice feeling to look across the Pa- rade Deck at Barracks, John. I wish you the best of luck in the future. If I ever saw a Marine, you are surely one. May fair winds and following seas be with you as you ride your Harley throughout THE CORPS, Gary, although your cadetship has just started, time will pass quickly and before long you will be preparing for graduation Finally. I would like to thank my parents. Mom and Dad. thanks a lot for everything. Too many things have happened since August 17. 1981 for me to list. Each and every time, I knew 1 could count on your being there. Thanks again for all of the love and support ' ou gave me, A special thanks to The Friskis for making this last i special one. D kes 1982: joe Yodz RATS: Can Reading such a BRAD ROBERT GERSTBREIN Hebrew Media. Pennsylvania History — Marine Corps Rat 4: Cpl. 3: M Sgt. 2: Capt. 1: USMC Scholarship: MC Mars- thon: Semper Fi Society: S-5 tour guide: Infl Rel. Club 2.1: Histor - Dept, Cdt Asst, 1: College Rep, 2,1: Circle K 3il: TCFC 3: Rat training 4.1: Firefighters: CWRT 4.3. T2: Ranger pit Tanker Pit: SCSC 2.1. In writing about their experience al VMI. most cadets remark that this place cannot begin to be descilbed in just a few short paragraphs. Pardon my unoriginality. but it is an injuslice to think that VMI may he properly explained in anylhing less than several volumes. |ust name the emotion, and you will find it here: love, animosity, childish glee, pride, depression fear . . . All of these contrasting feelings are experienced with such intensity over this four year transformation from child to man. Some- times one finds himself cursing his existence al VMI, while oth- er times one thanks God for leading him here. However, there is one constant. That is the persons you inter- act with here are what benefit you the most. I have learned of all the important skills a person can possess to get by in life, getting along with people reigns supreme. lack. .Andy. Greg. Br on. Scott , , , is just the beginning of a remarkably long list of brothe rs that I have come to love here. Thank You friends, you have had an incredible influence on my life. Because of you. m education al this fascinating college has been only slightly cademic and mostly a lesson in life. Laugh and live, appreciate nd be forgiving, enjoy life and help others. Believe in yourself. our friends, and God the Father. I pray that I will truly be ble to live by these guidelines. Thank You Mom and family. VMI faculty and staff, brother rats and most o( all the Lord ' MI. you are quite an education. Eagle, globe, and anchor— here I come. BRG 85 ji p Ww I- CTI m mgmf r DENNIS VALERIAN GNATOWSKI Gutterman. Ski, Denbo the Gnatman Clarksburg, Marv ' land Engineer — Special Student Pvl. J. 3.2.1; Rut;by |Capl.| J. 3.2.1. Blue Whaler 2.1: Gut When I came to V.M.I- I thoudhl it was a joke. Im aclually iointi lo live in this hole for four ears! Well I iTlade it and I owe it to all my yood friends. Rugby, and most of all my ■ I got dow I or just totally fed up with V.M.I. , :e where I could take out my frus- 140 life here would be unthink- the rest of the whalers; can ' t remember. Last — but by no thank my mother and father for their love and support through the whole ordeal. I LOVE YA! I just hope that my alarm will go off on 18 May 1985 and III parents. Whene the Rugby pitch was one pla trotions. Without the boys ir able. To leffbo. Bullet. Kelv thanks for the memories I c means leasl-I would like ! up! D kes 1982: Wagne: Rats: Higgins. R.H KYLE HUNTER GOLDSMITH Gold, Goldbricker, Mahatmagoldy. Goldburg Leesville, Virginia Engineer — Civilian Honor Court: Pvt. 4.3.2.1: Softball: Rugby: Int. Bball: Concrete Canoe 2.1: FCA 3.1 |V-Pres.|: Religious Council 4.3,2.1 (V-Pres.|: Vehicle 3,2.1: ASCE Student Chapter: Projects Resident 2.1: Garbagemen 1. One day I actually called this place home. I was so awestruck that I laughed . . . with glassy eyes of course. Who could ever imagine referring to such a jungle as a home. Like a dear friend of mine whom once, long ago. had to endure part of his life in the wilderness. I too have had to endure part of mine within the confines of VMI. His example gave me the strength to endure the pressures within the boundaries of this jungle. The times I shared both good and bad. with those who became my brothers are eternally with me. If it was not for m loving and understanding family and friends the joui been close to impossible. Thanks Dad. Mo Glenn, Chuck anu classmates. IThere are man owe personal thanks to but. like all things her allow for but so much to be said. I would have Kam. Bruce. the regs. don ' t olh( Dear Lord, thank you for yi continue to grow with the from you. my family and abroad. AMEN. Dykes 1982: .Andrew W. Douthai Rats: Patrick Burke irace. I pray that now I ca ngth and knowledge give nds from both VMI an JEFFREY STEPHEN GOLEMBIEWSKI Golie, Ski. Golem. Animal. Mentor. Belushi Uniontown. Pennsylvania English, Modern Languages — Navy Foolball 4: P l. 4,3.2.1; Rugby 3,2.1: Glee Club 4.3.2; VMI Theatre 3.2.1: Dean ' s List 3,2.?: Young Democrats— Chairman: English Societ -: Sounding Brass. Neuman Club; Foreign Study: Pre-Law Societ ' . The days of wine and Roses are alas, slowly fading... In these remaining days here at VMI. 1 can ' t but reflect meta- phorically on my bygone days as a cadet. I saw here for the Isl time, spirited and noble contemporaries, tempered by the rigors and tribulations of institute ordeals, ratlines. Academics and most difficult, self-identity and maturation. Purpose may be (he one and only factor which separate us from other educational institutions, for the process without a purpose is only an idea without an invention. I attribute my successes to my ardent de- votion to God. loyal faith in our countr ' . unshakable love of my family and my n deed. I conside nyself a rich nan condition rade ie of r My ard- The Days of ' -leff Golembiewski , ' brother rats. In- rors seem to be adequacy. I must are alas, already Ad Patrum el matrum-Caude, Amours. To my parents — GIor ' . love and honor ■I am 111 e eve vith which the Universe Behold s itself, and knows it i divin All harn lony of instrument and Verse. All prophecy and medicine a e min All light of art ' ictor or nature — to my song and praise, in its own right. belong- ' Peter Bysshe Shell Dykes 1982: Bob ■twink • Shaeffer RATS Doug mt werhe. d lacobson 226 - --r - Js ' ;V w- . DONALD J. GRAHAM, JR. Airborne Dandy Don Reno, Nevada History — Army ganger Platoon 4.3,2 jVMl Firefighters 3 at Training 1 Duld like to thank my family: especially my mother and rather for the support they gave me these last four years. They have also felt the joy, pain, hatred and frustrations. Even hough they never understood the mother I and the hypocrisy )f the s stem and administration they at least tried to. I would ;ilso like to thank all my roommates and farmer roommates for putting up with me, I know I have been difficult |at times] to ive with. Dykes 1982: Dan Clymore .RATS: Andrew Urtiew THOMAS STUART GREENSPON The Sponge Charlottesville, Virginia English — Navy Lacrosse 4,3.2. Captain 1; Sports Editor VMI Cadet 2.1; English Society 3,2: Historian 1: Monogram Club 2,1; Birthday Comm 337; Cinema Club; Holiday Inn Window Smashers. I feel Ilk 1 buzzard ; gut. -Slo I dragged through the desert and be ley As I finish reading (he book about my four years at VMI, I feel as though I would like to thumb through the pages again. There are some chapters I would like to leave out, but the story would not be so unforgettable if I did. No doubt the best part of the book is the characters. I came to know them as brothers. On the lacrosse field, in the den. the barracks, or wherever these characters showed up there was always a laugh to be had. The plot excitement or a special kind of tension. The kind of the characters, they neve r quit an d they made even the situat ons hilarious, I will m iss those characters and know i heart that this book will ne er rema in on the shelf very Ion You heard 1 r un with a dangerous crowd. We aini too pretty, we ain ' t too proud We might be 1 ughing s bit too loud. . . but that ne •er hurl Billy |oel Mom and Dad. I know I n- ade the right decision. A thank is no t enough, you hav e give 1 me more support understanding than anyone could ev er ask for. Dykes 1982: Bruce Repeat ' Gitchel RATS Walter Spence JAMES ALLEN GREGORY Dr. Strange Agent Double Stuff Alburquerque. New Mexico Biology — Army ar Army ROTC Scholarship. Dean ' s List 4; Ca- of Ushers — Ch apel Service 3: Commander of Ushers 3.2. Th, Lexington, all thi have been times where would not trade my expei dvkes and familv You ha last four years have been tough, but interesting, to say the !east. Academics have been a long uphill struggle. I have come o know and become ver ' close friends with several of my BR ' s iver the years. This friendship is what kepi bringing me back to from New Mexico. Even though there e life at VMI seemed unbearable, i here. Thank you BR ' s. friends, e the struggle easier. Dykes 1982; Scott VVooddell RATS; Tim Hooper. Enc Mi; I PAUL CHRISTOPHER GRGAS G.R. Gas. Gas, Both. Pillow S. Farmingdale. New York hysics. Modern Language — Navy Sociel - of Physics 4,3.2.1: Dean ' s LisI 4.3: Distinguished 3: ' MI Thnalre 2: Mallon- Militia 4.3.2,1: France— Study .• broad 2: Ca- det . ssl. 3.2.1: Reg. Color Sgl. 1: Cpl. 3: Rat 4 Our first impressions of Paul were that he was a ver - quiet and shy BOY. We didn ' t really know Paul well until we decided to room with him third class year. Our room baseball games and late-night popcorn parties helped to strengthen the bonds of our friendship and we soon discovered the real man in him. Throughout our first year together we helped ease the pain of his seemingly unending women problems. Paul had studied hard that year, and even with his women problems, had earned the privilege of wearing stars second class year. Second Class Year we were all faced with the problem of finding dates for Ring Figure. The time had passed so quickly that it was only two weeks before Ring Figure when we all finally had blind dates . Ring Figure turned out to be Paul ' s initiation into the world of wine, women, and song. Second semester found Paul in France where he used this newly acquired knowledge. Now that we ' re first classmen it seems we are closer than ever. We seem to be having more fun this year since it may be the last time we ' re ever all together. Paul, take care and go get ' em!!! WAA!! Signed Buckwheat Learn the perfect model of the good, the use of which makes all just things and other such become useful and helpful. Plato Dykes 1982: lohn Reese RATS: Mark Snedecor MATTHEW PURCELL HADLEY Purcell, Hadwee Washington. North Carolina Chemistry — Air Force VMI Cadet. Advertising manager-2. Managing editor— 1: American Chemical Societ ' 2.1 Treasurer 1: Ski Club 4,3.2.1: Firefighters 2.1: Chemistry librarian 2: Cadet Waiter 2: Circle K Club 2.1: Rat training Bravo Co XO 1: C.RC. 1: Computer assis- tant 1: Rat 4 With less than ten months of my college carrier left, f am called upon to summarize my experiences at the Virginia Mili- tar ' Institute. What seemed only yesterday to be August 17. 1981 is now three years distant and I have aged from eighteen to I ntv-o With enough memories to fill this book from cover to cover. I find it hard to choose any one place to begin. Therefore. I shall start by expressing my never ending gratitude to my Mom and Dad for all of their love and understanding-more understanding than I could have dreamed of. Secondly, and most importantly. I wish to thank all of my friends: Matt. Walt. Palmer and Dave — my roommates, my brother rats, and those that I have met along the way. Whether we were spending a night in the woods with the skunks or on an early morning run around the parade deck, we learned to survive and to roll with the punches. We learned to make the best of whatever comes Dykes 1982: Bradford A. Burns R.its: Cai L. Darr STEPHEN BRUCE HAGAN Hook. Steppy Newport News. Virginia History. English — Army Cpl 3: Football 4,3: Sgt. 2; English Society Lt 1: Rat Training I: SCSC 2: Red 1 Distinguished Militan ' Student 4. Treasurer 1: Cadel The VMI experience tries the patience of all who walk through limits gates, but the close friends I ' ve met and lived with make the experience worth while. I ' ll never forget my close friends who ' ve shared the trials and tribulations that we ' ve overcome together. Nor will I forget the wild times we lived. The blue whalers, the rugby boys, the Den Crew, Room 233. We had some great times. Our paths will cross again. VMI has prepared us in such a way that only VMI can. It ' s time to move on. Thanks Mom and Dad for all the love and support you ' ve given me the last four years. I hope I ' ve made you proud. I truly love you. Fleacon. thanks for making it bearable. Dykes 1982: Bilil Grigg Rats: Lance Pickering. Carmine Inteso 228 ■ • ' 1 « If - GEORGE A. HALAGES ■■Greek. BBA Richmond, Virginia Mechanical Engineering — Army Rugby. ASCE, Co-chairmen of the Pen Trow Coul. Member of The Earth Pen. Spanky ' s Boxing Club. UVA Cartwheel Commit- It is ver ' difficult lo sum up my VMI experience in only a few words. Perhaps these words will help; conduct probation, con- finement, PT ' s; however, we have weekends, hops, football games, rugby matches and parties, road trips and the best friends, who will always be. The good and the bad. VMI al- ways allows me to see the good times, and make them that much better, while the bad times seem to be viewed through a rose colored glass. Now for all the thank you ' s that must be said. First, to Mom and Dad. Without you this place would have been unbearable. To Pronto— not a bad sales job. Marcus, BRF  1 says it all. Finally, to the brothers I have found in my roommates. Pig, Moose, Bobert and Slo Mo- We have had good and bad times together- I thank you for being my friends and allowing me to partake and revel in your company. One thing is for certain, without your help and support, it would have been impossible- May the best of luck follow each and every one of you. Moose, twenty years from now we ' ll still be selling shoes at Shoe Biz. Dykes 1982: Mark Durkin Rats: Stuart Stu-Stu. Oompa-Loompa Norris MATTHEW BEECROFT HAMILTON Hammie, Slammie, Sledge, Hammage Sanford. North Carolina Economics — Army Honor Court 1; CPB 3.2.1; Cadet escorts. Investment Club 2,1; Lejuene Hall Receptionist 2,1; Blue Whaler 2.1; Red Front Ranger 3; Airborne 2; Cpl 3; 1st Sgt.-Reg. S-1 Sgt. 2; :3rd Batt- Co. 1; SCSC 2 A sv ' nopsis. re lines should c days dragged. retrospect; vei lemberance. or thank you? I imagine that these ntain all three. The years have flown by. the nd hours crept. Yet the garbage at VMI can al- d at. Seems the good times outshine the bad in special times at MBC. Westmoreland and of The most overwhelming feeling that I ' ll take from here is thai of brotherhood. VMI grows bonds of friendship that cannot be seen stronger anywhere To experience that, was worth the stay. A thank you goes to Chunk who opened my eyes to life after graduation- Doc. like many cadets that have proceeded me, you ' ve afforded me a much needed piece of mind. Finally to the family that lives outside of Sanford, thank you for all your support to 314 Summitt. To Mom and Mark, when the sheepskin finally arrives it will represent something we did together, PS. Picture taken by Great U. jack Dykes 1982: Bob Dorsey Rats: Thomas Munno. Thomas Schumacher RALPH PALMER HAMILTON JR. Bulldog. Palmhead. P.H. Norfolk, Virginia English — Army Pvl. 4.3,2.1; Writer VMI Cadet 4.3.2 Assoc. Editor V. Iniemall Relations Club Driver 3.2 Pres- 1: Cadet Waiter 2.1: |immy Buf- fet Stonewall Jackson Societ - of Admiration 4.3.2.1 Somehwere I must have missed the boat for the drawing out of the man; the whole idea of a three legged stool seems so sim- ple, yet I still haven ' t figured out where to hide a coffee poL The effects of the I have been positive, but it has been the individuals here that have taught me the most about mj-self and the life I want to live. My roommates have always been at the foundation of my well being and sanit -. It ' s involved much give-and-take, and I do owe much to my B.R s: David, Matt Matt, and Walt. Along the way I have also had the pleasure to share the sink with some other gu s! Bob. Da id. Mike, Reid and Tucker the Goat. I thank each of you for many smiles and memories. To be alone can be the worst feeling in the world: I am fortunate that I ' ve made some terrific friends who have helped to make the long hours seem worthwhile and the memo- ries only fond ones. While these ties are a gift I treasure, I could never make it without help from the outside. God bless Norfolk and my friends there. I ' m grateful to so many for their support and lo -e which keeps me going. Two su( er friends who have been with me all the wa ' and always go the extra mile to make my col- lege life complete and keep the Rai happ - are Catharine and Michael. I lo e you both like a sister and a brother. Still para- mount to anv success, happiness, or mere survival has been the love my family has given me Mom. Dad. Kathleen, and my rel- atives have done it all for me. I thank you all for your patience and encouragement; 1 love you. I ' ve got so much to look forward to; thank the Lord for gi ing me so much. Wake up Sniffin! Philos over. RPH D ' kes 1982: John Chandler Rats: Andrew Demaio. Da id Hope 229 % f its - «fi LLOYD DOUGLAS HAMLIN Luscious Richmond. Virginia Civil Engineering— Air Force Rat -1: Pvt. 3.2,1: Rifle Team 4: Tanker Plaloon 3: A Co Rep. Ring Design Artist 3: ASCE Student Chapter 3.2.1; ASCE Con- crele Canoe Team 2 Entering VMI as a boy 1 had many things to learn, but I never knew it could be so much. Experiencing the Ratline and the BR spirit, the academics, and especially the Honor Code. I have learned more about myself and about others to a point I could have never known Through the past four agonizing years of learning self-discipline and honor. I am finally glad to be leaving the I , but now leaving as a man ready and willing to face the real life (and civilization!) To what I have learned here while at VMI. words alone cannot express my gratitude. Special thanks to: Barry— for moral support and all the good times; Scott— for whose arguing gave me an incredible ego problem: Cpt. R. Hartley and the AF Dept. for moral support and for initialing my AF career; Doc. Cpt. Kirkley. and Papa Ver ' special thanks to Mom. Ken. Mary Beth. Mr. and Mrs. W. No- ble 26. Nannie. Mrs Lac ' . The Boswell Clan. The Hayes, and |in memor ' of) Grandad. Without these people the past four years would have not been possible. Good luck in (he future. Brother Rats! D -kes 1982; Mark Dahlinger Rats: Mike Lee 230 tf--iH BRENTON DAVID HARDER B Hard. Skipper Potomac. Maryland History Spanish — Marine Corps P ' l. 4.3: Cpl. 3; Master Sgt. 2: First Sgt. 2: Reg. XO 1: RDC Pres. 1; Dive Club Pres. 2. 1: Rappelling Cadre 3.2: Navigators Pres. 2; |inimy Buffett Fan Club Forever: South Of The Border Spring Break Club 4.3.2.1; Illegal 4x4 Club 4.3.2: Bahamas 2 Brent, fellow jarhead. you ' ve got such a wild and carefree atti- tude, yet you always get what you want and manage to come out on lop. Youve got a way of smooth talking people into any- thing, but ya ' know somethin ? You ain ' t home unless you have a beer in your hand, a jeep under your body, and the sky in your eyes! G.R.B. Brenl is one of a kind . . . he ' s got his act together, and he ' s holding it in one hand. Basically he ' s hard-charging and ca- sual rolled into one. K.L. ' 85 What can I say ' If we knew each other in high school, we ' d have never spoken: but VMI threw us into the same room, and now you ' re my closest friend. Through the best and the worst, we shared it land cut it awfully close too many times!) There ' s always a cold one in the ice box for you and Sandy, but I know you won ' t be strangers. BABS ' 85 To jane and Mart . . What can I say but I lo the max! You ' ve always been at my side ... ai turn to stand by your side. Thank important thing in the world, your lo 1 guys to 1 for giving me the most . guidance, and faith! , , - But there ' s booze in the blender, and that frozen concoction that helps me hang on To BABS. lerries. and Kev away in margaritaville! B Hard Dykes 1982: Mike Gnall Rats: Jim Florio, Dave Hickey ■ you always be wastin ' JAMES MICHAEL HARVEY |uan Pardo, Harv, Hank Newport News, Virginia Civil Engineering— Air Force Cpl, 3: Pvt. 3.2.1: C Company 4.3.: Guide on 1; UAV Commander 1 Well, the road has been long, ing to an end it seems as if i ' H Company 1: H Company much 1 can say about my 4 times, but there have been To hell with if and and go somewhere else, am just glad I had some good friends to keep me over the rough spots. And I am also ,■ long and now as it is corn- only beginning. There is not s here. I ' ve had a lot of good ber of times I wanted to say jwhere else. anN-where else. I going and get nkful for the ipport of my family; Mom. Dad; I hope you are proud of r ve done my best. I love you both very much. As for my close friends, thanks for everything. Beaks. I hope we can do some more urban assaulting and maybe make a few calls after it is all over. Linda, what can I say. I ' m certainly glad to be the bigger half of your bestist buddies. I hope you and lim are happy and I had better be invited! Gerry, well Vm sorr ' we couldn ' t make it three years, but next door was good enough. I hope the Marines are what you want; just don ' t fall asleep in your cockpit or foxhole. OK!? And last but not least. Sandy, there is not much I can say that I have not said before. I just hope ever ' thing goes well for you at W M and you have the best of ever ' thing. I love you and will always be here. As for VMI. all I want lo say is Good-bye. J.M.H. Dykes 1982: Robert Zins Rats: Ed Keesee. Greg Secrist 41 GEORGE W. HEADLEY Dago, George. Tyrant-in-Chief, Headwee Somerset. Bermuda Chemistry— Special Student Private 4.3.2.1; Dean ' s List 4,3.2.1: Academically Distinguished 3. 2; Editor-in-Chief 1985 BOMB; Photography Editor 1983 BOMB; Sigma Pi Sigma 2,1: American Chemical Society 3,2.1: Illegal Car Club 3,2 Who ' s Who 1. VMI is a culture shock. That is what we have all been told lime and time again. Well, it was even more of a culture shock for someone straight from high school in England I had absolutely no desire to go to university in the colonies ' But I must say that after four years at VMI I have no regrets whatsoever. VMI has been very good to me and has offered me manv opportunities that I would not have received elsewhere. The people at VMI are probably the main reason that I can say that the VMI era in my life has been such a rewarding experience. CoL Wetmore has my utmost respect and life-long friendship for his dedication as a professor and friend. I must also thank Col Reithmiller. Evelyn Duff. Kathy Wise. Alie Bu- chanan. Col Read. Col Wentz, Col Buchanan and numerous others for all the help and support in the many crazy endeavors that I have tried to accomplish while I was here. Dad. Mary. Uncle Hal. Aunt [ane and Kirk you have all offered me invaluable support and advice. Without the ability to call you all on the telephone and receive advice and consola- tion I would not have made it this far. Mike. Alton. Bob, Keith and Steve, you have all been good friends of someone who on many occasions has not deserved the devotion and friendship that you showed me. Steve, you deserve a special mention for persevering through all that the I has thrown at you and still maintaining a rare, high quality personality. Dykes 1982: Ronald P. McGovern Rats: |ohn A. Wright BRENT HEARN II Brentilius, B-2 Medford, New |ersey English— Marine Corps Marine Corps Marathon Club 2.1; Marine Detachment 4.3.2,1: Editor: Sounding Brass Literary Magazine; Editorial Editor: Ca- det Newspaper; VMI Theatre 3,2,1; Ring Figure Magazine; Ca- det Pub. Board; Academically Distinguished 3,2.1; Deans Honor List 3,2.1 Although most of my studies have been related to the art of written expression, and the degree I have earned attests to the fact that I am fairly literate. I find that this has been an experience which I cannot adequately convey in any easy man- ner. How could 1 possibly explain the relationships I have had with true friends— either my brother rats or my dykes— and what value could I place on all the sacrifices that have been made to insure my success. How can anyone be expected to de- scribe their transition from youth to maturit ' The worth of my four years— all that has and hasn ' t been accomplished — is evidenced by what 1 am now. and I heartily thank my entire family and my dear fiancee for giving up a part of themselves in order to make me a whole person. They know truly what can never be expressed — I love you all. P.S. Special thanks to the session , my true teachers and the wolfpack . May I never forget to . . fill the unforgiving minute with sixty seconds worth of distance run . . — R. Kipling Dykes 1982: Terrence A Belden Rats: Robert P. Osgood STEPHEN L. HEFLIN Rock Remington. Virginia Civil Engineering — Air Force Basketball I. II; ASCE Secretan. ' : ASCE Officer Corporal: SgL: Lt,: Honor Court 1: Air Force Reserve Award; Air Force Award Of World Wars: AF Pilot Slot As I walked in the arch and put my luggage down I heard someone yelling. I looked up high until I saw a bald RAT ' in a yellow shirt and red shorts, his chin against his neck and his body rigid. The RAT then proceeded to fall down the flight of stairs with his feet not acting as fast as his brain. When the RAT reached the bottom, a man in white told him to get up and without hesitation the RAT jumped up and moved on. As I looked with astonishment at my father, I laid my bags down and continued on my vvay. The journey has been long, hard and demanding. The sacrifices have been plent - and can be only understood by the men who wear the ring. The question is. Was it all worth it? Let ' s jusJ say that 1 don ' t regret my decision about going to ' Nn and my future rests solely upon my shoulders with a degree from MI making the load a little lighter. As the journey comes to a close thanks must be handed out to some ver special people. John. Perry, and .Art thanks a billion! Darren. Cedric. and Mike: thanks for being aroundl Beth. Mitch, and P : I love you all! Most impwrtantly thanks Mom and Dad for you will never know much your suppwrt has meant to me the last four years. I love you both! .And to Eric good- luck and remember this quote. YOU CAN BE WH. TE ER YOU RESOLVE TO BE! Dykes 1982: Scot Barger Rats: Eric Lassalle 231 f! ' , MATTHEW SCOTT HENDERSON ■■Puke Oil City, Pennsylvan ia Civil Engineering— Army Varsity Wrestling 4.3.2.1: Preside; Manager 2: ASCE 2.1; Ski Club 2; of the OGA 1: Advertising Zircle K Club 2.1 I feel I ' ve learned much more than engineering over the last four years. I ' ve learned to deal with m; many different types of people. I hav true friends. Friends that would bend Friends that are always there when yoi you leave them at Radford at 2:30 AM. | ; definitely made sc over backward for need them. Even a sorn- Dave) By no means am I going to miss the I ' , but Im sure in the years to come when I look back on my experiences. I ' ll remem- ber only the good ones. Thanks to some good friends those good times are ver ' memorable; Thanks Dave. Walt. Matl. Palmer, and lim. 1 wish you guys the best of everything in the future. I owe a great deal to my family. They ' ve given me continuous support from day one. Thanks Mom and Dad. for being there. I D -kes 1982: Delbert Ertzner Rats: Mark Allen. Brent Wilson MICHAEL DEAN HERNDON Hollywood. Doof, Bumph Madison Heights. Virginia Economics — Air Force Promaji 4.3.2.1; D Phi D 2.1; Varsit ' Basketball 4.3.2,1: Society of Young Economics 3.2 It is very hard to put four years of the VMI experience into words. Trying to explain the Rat Line to a recruit is almost like trying to explain the concept of love to an adolescent, you have to experience it. 1 came to VMI with a blind ambition, i dreamed of parties, women and victories. Two minutes after matriculating I realized that I was going to be in for a long four years. It seems that every time I reach the top of the hill, VMI pulls me down and says start again: however there is one thing that VMI has given me that I am extremely grateful for. the op- portunity ' to meet and share friendships with the greatest people in the woHd. As I depart I would like to thank my parents for their support in my venture. 1 would also like to thank rooms 141 and 156 for helping me pull through these final years. Finally. I would like to leave this bit of advice to those I leave behind. Remember, it is not your aptitude which decides your ahitude. Dykes 1982: Darren McDew Rats: Steve Dorsev. Dar ' le Carr DOUGLAS A. HILL Cucumber Head, Gen. Charlottesville. Virginia History— Army P ' t 4.3.2.1: VMI Fire Fighters 1; Circle K Club 1: VMI Tanker Platoon 3; VMI Ranger Platoon 3: AUSA 2; Ski Club 1; Certi- fied Scuba Diver 3: Deans List :ame to VMI to obtain an education and a commission. I ickly learned that I was to obtain much more than that which riginally desired. Even though cadre remains a blur and thfi line a fading memory: I have retained forever the lessons of ,t brief period. If I have learned an lhing in the last few irs it would be that nothing is as valuable as determination. man with determination will succeed when all around him I in frustration. I am including a letter from a friend that nforced my determination when I needed it most. I was just looking back at the times we had together at the and I must say, Doug you certainly showed me what it takes to get thru the I . All those extra sweat parties you had to attend by yourself; I could not believe how well you handled them. You showed ev- eryone there that through self-determination one can do anything he wishes and I plishing that task. G.F.B. 85 I wrote this in the hope that someone experience as I have. One does not ha smartest to succeed, just never say die! d you for uld benefit from my be the strongest or Finally, I want to thank those who helped me through VMI. Mom. thanks for always being there when I needed you most. Thanks Grandmother, without your help I would not be where I am today. Thanks roommates. Craig, Steve, and Toom for the humor, listening to my many complaints and all your help. I would finally like to thank Sher l and her family. You opened your home and your hearis to me. 1 will be forever grateful to you. I thank God for giving me all these wonderful people. i Ada Dykes 1982: Dennii Rats: Scott Wyrick 232 1 ▼ - r J X UGH ROGERS HILL ' Happy, Hugh Baby. Huge. Hubert. Harris jebanon. Tennessee 3ivil Engineering— Special Student Co. XO 1; Master Sgt. 2: Cpl. 3; Rat 4: Cadre 3.2,1: Rat Train- hg Cadre 3,2,1; S-5 Staff 3.2.1; Institute Escort 3.2.1: John Cal- !in Club 1; SAME: ASCE; RMWC Rangers: Rock Painting ;omm,; Hotel Comm- Chairman: The MAM Fan Club: Club 54: ' arental Scholarship: Tenn. Club here I was on the Zambezi River surrounded by Zambezi .Varriors. So I said to myself. What am I going to do? So I acked my bags and came to VMI. Although this is my senior iston.-. I ' m not going to tr and recap everything. All you BRs ill alw and !ilher doesn with weirdne nderstand or doesn ' t care. This place abound; ul the great times we ' ve had and the opportunities that have een Given us are beyond measure. I may not have been the lost serious cadet here at the I . but I have felt the changes nd pray that I have gotten all that I could out of this xperience. To my firstus and bestus buddies here at the I : larren and Mike. In your own ways the two of you have ulled me through this place. I know our friendships will never ie. I wish you nothing but the best! Dyke, wherever you are. lank you for your wisdom and guidance. Bill and Bill, what an I say you part animals. Thanks for your invaluable friend- lips, left, you unique sort of guy you. Thanks for being you | ' |. nd good luck. |oe Baby— where are you? Pick up the phone, ive us a call. There are so many more of you that have been a ue source of friendship and happiness to me. Thanks. Above II. I must thank my entire family. Your support and love has een a real Godsend. Momma and Daddy, thanks for your pa- ence and the opportunity to do what 1 wanted. Lastly, to D] nd Mark, hang in there you ' ve got what it takes. : shall pass through this world but once. If therefore, there be ny kindness I can show, or any good thing I can do. let me do now . . for I shall not pass this way again JEFFREY CHRISTIAN HILL J.C, |ar, Sgt. Carter Fredericksburg, Virginia Civil Engineering— Marine Corps Special Student P ' l 3.2: Sgt 2: Pit. Lt. 1: R: Canoe 3: Boxing Intramura It Disciplinar Committee 1: Concrete 1 3.2.1 Well, here I am. my last year at VMI. There was a time back in May 1981 I was told that I wasn ' t qualified to attend VMI. Well after a few more endorsements from some respected peo- ple they let me come to VMI. I wasn ' t too smart, but I did have a love for VMI and a goal of graduating with a BS in CE in May 1985. Dad and lane. I know my rat GPA scared you. it had ever ' right to. it scared me. Julie. Chris we had our ups and downs before. I now realize how important you both are to me. I had a great teacher my rat year, my dyke. Randy. You have my deepest respect. I only hope I can help my dykes as much. In all of VMI ' s 146 years I could not have picked a better class to belong to. I have gained so much from you. my Brother Rats, through thick, thin. fun. sad. confinement. GP: you all are the greatest, especially all you D-Studs from Delta Co.. I love ya. We are the best class to enter Limits Gates. In this whole crazy- world there is only one VMI and I am damned glad I found it! Grandma. Grandpa you are two of the finest people on this earth. You made ev en ' thing possi ble and the only thing I have to give to you is r ny undying re pect a id 1 ivefor yo u. God bless you loth. Mom 1 hope I ha ..e mad  yo Li proud me If there is ar in talk to. it is you. Y OU V ill always have a special pla ce in my heart Dykes 198 2: Randy Parker Rats: Rob Campbel . Todd Oakes THOMAS BRUCE HILL Benny Chester, Virginia Civil Engineer — Army Cross Countp, 4,3.2.1: Track 4.3.1: Monogram Club 4.1; ASCE 2. It hardly seems time to be lea -ing VMI. There were so many limes when I thought I would never get out of here. N ' ovv it seems the time has flown, and all my memories of ' M1 are jumbled together in one big blur. ' MI may have its drawbacks, but it has many strengths as well. There U no doubt that MI oilers a special challenge, a challenge which I am glad to have finally met. I thank my parents for always being there for me. always being supportive and putting up with my shortcomings. I consider myself verx fortunate to have parents such as yotl. I would also like to extend my gratitude to Dr. Monsour and the Hays lamily for showing me that there is some compassion at VMI. and lor making this place a little more like home. Da is and Matt, you have been my friends from the beginning, through thick and thin. I have alwa -s been able to confide in you and I value our friendship. To my roommates, what can I say? We made it through together. We ' ve shared a lot of good times and helped each other through the hard Kmes. I ' m glad to have shared so much with you. . nd now I offer you my con- gratulations for a job well done. Let ' s pat each other on the back and get on with it. I love it when a plan comes together- Dykes 1982: Paul Webb. Ed Daniel R.ATS: Greg Hoofnagle t - 233 KENNETH RAY HIRLINGER, JR. Dinger. Blondie. Fishlinger, Permit Rat, PW Woodbridge. Virginia Civil Engineering— Air Force Swim Tm. 4.3.2.1; Dean ' s List 3,2; Virgin Pvt.; Guide on 1; OGA Sec: Rm. 300 Jungle Division; Arnold Air Society 3.1; 2nd Class Bomb Ed.2; Bomb Sports Ed. 1; Water Polo 3.2.1. Pres|; Mono- gram Club 1; ASCE 3.2.1 (Project Officer); Concrete Canoe Rac- ing Comm. 1; Academic Stars VMI has been an experience that can ' t leave one ' s life untouched. On Aug. 17. 1981. when 450 individuals first felt the wrath of the cadre, everyone knew the next four years would have many unfavorable moments. But these moments, which in- cluded the loss of many 1st Class powers, are not worth writing in my hislon, ' as who would understand. Despite their initial reluclance at me coming to the I my parents had a change of heart that first Parents Weekend. They saw their son as one of the proud 450 kids who were scared witless but were accomplishing so much- Thanks Mom and Dad. Throughout these years my best friend. Ken Walus. and I had our fights but became even better friends. As we graduate it will be 11 years where I have had another family. Thanks to the whole Walus family. Of course one cant leave out the close friends made here. Mike Ceroli. Glenn Hoffman. Graham Shirley and I went a little insane being roomed together for so long. But it was worth it as we were close and experienced many great times, Room 300 lUNGLE DIVISION left many impressions on every- one on how sick we were (fishhooks, facerake. eyegouge. noseplunge and our teeth, were almighty weapons|. You all were the greatest. This last part is dedicated lo Carla. Few peo- ple would expect a relationship from AF Camp to be as strong as ours. After a bad experience with a Semite a girlfriend was almost out of the picture but you captured my heart and we are special enough to make a CO.-VA. relationship grow stronger. After we are in the Air Force many things can happen but I DO LOVE YOU and wish lo spend my LIFE with you YES ROOMIES PWed- Dykes 1982: Bob Morris(81|. jo Rats: Adam Volant Mounlsl78) GLEN ALLEN HOFFMAN H, Hoff, Horf. The H-Bomb. Mom Salem, Virginia Physics— Air Force P ' t. 4; Cpl. 3; Sgt. 2; Sgt. 1; Dean ' s List 4.3; SPS 1; Bomb Staff 2; VMI Commanders 1; 300th [ungle Division 3; Mallory Militia 4.3.2,1; A.G. Shirley Fan Club 2.1 Four years is a long lime, but there are a few people who made it possible. Mike and Ken— the only reason we made it four years together is that no one else would take us. Then third class year Graham joined in and we were stuck again. There were others, but not tough enough lo make it all the way We did have fun. most of the lime, I guess I ' m glad it ' s over. lis been interesting. Thanks to everyone else. PY ' s especially. How about those do or die situations where you didn ' t quite do nor didn ' t quite die? For those who think VMI was bad. just remember— LAB TYD! If there ' s any credit in getting out of here, it goes to Mom and Dad: who ' ve been there always. My degree is more yours than mine Finally, to my bestest buddies, thanks always. Dykes 1982: joe Sciosc Rats: Kevin Trzcinski Le KEVIN LEE HOLLAND Cincinnatus Parksley, Virginia Civil Engineering— Army Pvt 4.3.2.1; Dean ' s list 4.3.2.1; Football 4,3.2; F.C.A. 3.2; ASCE 4. 3.2.1: Civil Engineering society of VMI (Charter memberl 2,1; DMS-CMG; SAME ROTO Engineering Award 2; The Projects 2. 1; Circle K 2.1; Keenanese Translator 2.1; Dedicated Biker 4.3.2 I really donl know what to say for my first class history. 1 was always told. If you can ' t say something good, don ' t say any- thing at all. so I guess I should reserve my comments on VMI. I have hated four years of getting screwed and I only treasure the memories of a few special friendships. The list goes for days, but a few BR ' s deserve special thanks. Bobby loe, you kind of caught me at an all-time low and was there when 1 needed you after a trying end to 3rd Class year. |ohn: all I can say is thanks for everything- You ' re a special pal. To Alex, Larry. Willie. John. Dave A.. Dave O.. and the rest of the Projects corner of New Barracks: Thanks for taking in this or- phan. It ' s been real. Cincinnatus Lives. A special thanks goes to Danks. Bob. and Ken. Bob: remember all the bike rides. Hey. break a leg, an arm. a bike. etc. Good Luck in all you do. ' Danks. you gotta hit the ball straight. Ken. what can I say man? I ' m so sorr ' . it hurts, mostly for the acci- dent and secondly for the confinement. Sorr ' Ken and Danks. Also, thanks to Todd for ihe help on the night I came closest to leaving. Thanks also to Mike at UVA. one of Ihe best friends a guy could have (Cindy too). Mom. Dad, what can I say? A certain special someone once told me. Donl speak for yourself, let your actions speak for you. All the accomplishments of the last four years of my life have been dedicated to you. Thanks for the emotional and financial support. It helped a lot. Last but not least, the most thanks of all goes to the person responsible for my even making it through the Ratline, the toughest time of my life: Marietta, if not for your help. I would have never fin- ished that first year. Thanks, and I love you. Dykes 1982: jim Simmonds Rats: Ted Comeau. Trev Davis 234 ' 1 w f.a «.T V  DARYL ARNEL HORNE ' Delta Head. Homey Toad, Arnie, Shako Savannah, Georgia Electrical Engineering — Army ifle Te.im 4.3.2,1; iROTCR Champion 2; Co-Cap. 1; IEEE 2.1; Sgt 1: Promaji Club 4.3.2,1; RDC 1 s I write these words I find myself experiencing feelings which I can only lerm as total and uncompromising mixed emo- ions; the origin of which is centered around the irony of the hort but ever-so-long period of my life that I have spent at the VMI, Looking back on my past it seems totally ironic that I A ' ould have ended up at VM! to begin with. And how do you explain the deep sense of attachment that one feels for a place ihal he or she has viewed with hatred and contempt so many iimes? Mom. thanks for everything. You have been my biggest inspiration and words can never express the love that I feel for ' ou- You will always be my number one girl, I realize now that ID other Institution could have given me the things I have gol- en from VMI. The superb education, that deep sense of pride hat goes with being a VMI cadet, and the good, good friends vith whom I have gone through times both good and bad. Hey ' eilas. thanks for being there. As we go our separate ways I vould like to wish you all the best of luck. Be strong, be cool. lut most of all; be proud of what you have achieved. My only rue regret is that fate placed me at this great Institution during I time in which many of the traditions that we have come to :herish are being cast aside. In closing. I ' d like to thank God or L ' i ing me the strength to endure and overcome the many ri.ils ,ind tribulations that go with the struggle to become a . ' Ml rn.in, Xkes 1982: |oey Keyes. Darryl Home . als: Christian Comberg REID IAN HOWELL Ion Annandale. Virginia Economics — Special Student Pla ng Team 1.2.3.4: Corporal 3: Ops. Sgl. 1; TCFC 3; Bulldog jn 2: 3-D Court 3.2.1; Bal Cave 1. First, thanks to all involved, especially my family. It has been a rough four years, but we made it, possibly a little worse for wear. Rob and Tab, thanks for putting up with me. May none of us ever get a cuff again. Mac, you don ' t need me to tell you— who ' s your buddy? To everybody else, the credit belongs to the man in the arena See you in the arena. Dykes 1982: Tracy Henderson RATS: lay Miller MICHAEL J. HULYO Mike, Husk Hughesville, Pennsylvania English — Air Force Varsity Football 1.2,3.4: Mo Pre-Law Societ -. logram Club 1.2.3.4; English Societ)-; No on e can sur ' ive this pla ce al like to thank those v ■ho have been at VMI. lulie. what can i sa ' You of this You ' re love and und erstan ife. Mo The last four years at VMI have permanently etched in my mind the old adage; Nothing worthwhile comes easy . I can ' t say that my stay here at VMI has been a pleasant one. What I can say however, is that no other experience will be as lasting, or as influential as my VMI experience. The past four years have been filled with a lot of hard work, frustration, and sacri- fice. Now that the end is in sight however, all the sacrifice and pain becomes worth it. one. and because of that I ' d my crutches during my years jve been so great through all iding gave me strength babe way now tweets. I cant wait to make you my id Dad. this diploma is as much yours as mine. I love you both very much. Jim and Arlene. thanks for everything. I love your daughter and Til take good care of her. Uncle Al. you once intimidated a lonely rat. and then look him under your wing. Thanks for being there. Just remember that youll always have a place in my home. Ringleader. Ears Worm, and lellybutt. you took me in and made me a part of the club. You ' re all first class, and may God bless and keep you all. Dan and Darrin you ' ve been great dykes: stick this place out it ' ll be worth it. Take what ' MI has to offer you. Just remember to put something back for all that you take. ' MI. you ' ve made me work and sacrifice more than i ever thought I could. What you gave me in return however, is priceless; honor, confidence, and a future. What more could anyone ask for? D kes 1982; Tom Trobridge Rals: Dan Young. Darrin Simpson i _ 135 ' sa ' - y ♦, DAVID SUMMERS HUNTER Huntski. Cheese Lancaster. Pennsylvania Civil Engineer — Marine Corps Cadre Cpl. 3; Sgl. 2; Operations Sgt. 1; VMI Firefighters 2,1: Boxing Intramural 2; Marine Corps Scholarship winner 3; Scuba Club 3; Intramural Basketball — Garbagemen; Bulldog Sur ' ivor; ASCE 2.1. Well, after four somewhat enjoyable years. I ' m ready to take on the real world- Thanks to my mother and father: for without their support and constant encouragement, to do my best. I would have never made it. VMI has been a heck of an experience, and 1 know that the ideals and friendships I ' ve ac- quired here will last my life time. Also to Matt. John, and Neil— thanks for giving me the privilege of being decheesed in 1081 Dykes 1982: Ashley Burrell Rats: Chris Hannum KENNETH JAMES HURST Moose Richmond. Virginia Mechanical Engineer — Army ASME: ASCE: Earth Pen 3.2.1: Co Private 4.3.2.1. iputer Graphics Assistant: Summing up the VMI experience in less than 250 words is almost impossible. As I look back on my time here, the bad times don ' t come to mind as readily as the good. VMI myself and the fact that life isn ' t always fair, I have no regrets about coming here: I missed out on the typical college experience, but I gained a lot also. To me the people were the most important part of VMI. I doubt that I would ever have made it through here with out the help of my friends. The Earth Pen is like a home to me and I love its members like brothers. So thanks goes out to George, )oe, Rob and Tom. it has been an experience. I can ' t leave out my short friend )eb. remember, be it next year on the high seas or next week on the obstacle course I ' m with you in spirit: You ' ve been a true friend- I would also like to thank my Mom and the rest of my family for all of their love and support: I needed it. And to my uncle who talked me into going here— the reason that I came to VMI was so that I might be lucky enough to turn out a little like you. Dykes 1982: RATS: Chri Neal 1 JOSEPH M.H. IRBY II Pig. EP, Earthpig, Joe Tauer, DDD Blackstone, Virginia Biology Football mgr, -1.3: Rugby 3.2.1; Rugby Parly Chairman I: . ' ircheologN ' Lab Assl. 1: Poppa Reeves ' Boy 4.3.2.1: Trowel Crt. Cochairman 3.2,1: Chairman of the Earth Pen 3.2.1: Girls 4.3.2,1; Sloe Moe Debate Club 2,1, excelled at none of the three legs on the VMI stool but ssn ' t mean that I haven ' t learned, VMI has taught me bout myself and has hopefully prepared me for life. I can handle my own and other ' s emotions because mine s have been put to the test since 17 Aug. 1981. Emo- deeply at VMI, Fear, humiliation, hate. hope, and es- love flow openly and strongly, I ' ve fell all these ir with my roommates and I hope they have learned from these as I have. You ' ve always been there and somehow withstood it all. thank you. Thanks for putting up with me from BRC to about 9:00 everyday. Ken. George. Rob. and Tom. I love you and I wish the best for you. Rock and WG. thanks for keeping me in touch with my rools, that do and othi towards Ma: Daddy, although pressing, you never pushed, threatened or demanded. Thank you for letting me fumble along, learning the hard way but al- ways guiding, feeling and loving, Kelley and Mark, thanks for listening and humoring, understanding, and encouraging but most of all for bemg there It is most certainly evident and thus free from doubt that all things which are seen are temporal and things that are not seen are eternal. Anglo-Saxon charter 770AD Dykes 1982: Mark A Lee Rats: Mack Carr. Ron Qualude Kindley 236 n Y ASHLEY KENT IROLER AK !;iaudville. Virginia iistory — Special Student rivals 4,3,2.1; Thrown Out 3 irefi hters has been an experience. I Vhen I fijihl authorit -. authority always wins. |ohn Cougar Mellencamp. tnp ' I wanna go home, lake off this uniform and leave the mu I m waiting in this cell because I have lo know, have I .■-■n L uiltv all this time? Pink Floyd i-M )U- living in competition, all I want is to have my peace of Fleetwood Ma Jefferson Starship have become comfortablv on ' l look back. 3 cause of enlightened self interest I Will refrain from iirther commentary until after graduation. jykes 1982: Mike Ewing ats; Pat Harvel. lohn Cartwrighr DAVID HUGH IRVIN Dave, Turbine Wytheville, Virginia Civil Engineer — Army Private 4.2.1; Cpl. 3; Rugby 4: Cadel Staff 1: Cadet Waiter 1; Ghetto 3,2,1: ASCE 4.3.2.1; Southwest Virginia Fan Club 4.3.2.1; Dean ' s Other List; Summer School 84.85 VMI was a big change from the hub of Southwest Virginia. Now it ' s almost over. I ' ve had good times and bad times here at the I . Rat year was a pain. Thanks Tommy. I couldn ' t have had a better dyke. Love the one you ' re with. I ' ve made many friends here and without their help. I would not have made it. Thanks Mark. Mike. |ohn, )eff. Greg. Kurt, Ken. |ohn. and everyone else. I ' d like to thank Davidson You Can ' t Have Nothing Scott, Thanks for putting up with me (and all the girls I once knew| for four years. I ' d like to thank Mom and Dad for their love and support. Thanks also to my brother. Ben. who was my biggest inspiration for getting through this Gothic prison. Now that my four year Vacation here is nearly over. I ' m ready to go on. What ' s next? Go ' those chilly bio -GD Dykes 1982: Tommy Spri Rats: Ted Cusick KURT WILLIAM IVERSEN )oker, Musclebeach Parsippany. New Jersey History — Navy Private 4.3,2.1; Marine Corps Marathon 3: Layout Editor ZZ. Editor-in-Chief VMI CADET 1: Number One Club: Beeres A.-32. 1: Ghetto 3.2; Sinks 1; Unauthorized Apartment Club. I entered VMI in May of 1954. That may seem strange but it was the VMI of my father that I came to. 1 was rudely awak- ened thai August of 1981. lohnny P.. [ohn. and Ken— ou ' ve kept my interest in VMI thru these past 3 years, Ever ' time the inevitable confinement (thanks Maj, Maddenl. failing grades, or slam letters came b ' ; you got me up by partying me out. The road from a 0.8 GPA my first semester, to Editor-in-Chief my last year. Some of my best friends have left jEd Dickenson and Mike Stent|. but they left an impression on me like VMI has; one never lo be forgotten. I ' ve learned to really let it all hang-out in my roadtrips with my roommates. Benny. Davidson. Doug. Kurt Q.. and all the rest. From third class year with the marathon and Ed. Frafs and Benny (and 2 months), to second class year with the Founders Day Massacre and good limes with Kath. I ' ve enjoyed it all. Unlike the bitterness some of us write here, all I can say is I ' ve grown up and matured in four years at ' MI like I never would anywhere else. Dad. it ' s you. Mom, and Grandpa I ' ll be think- ing of when I get my diploma. I ' ll always love you. Commissars and pin-stripe bosses roll the dice. An -way they fall, guess who gets to pay the price? Money green or proletarian gray. Selling guns instead of food today. — Wler One 1 : another, this darkness has got to gii D kes 1982; Robert A. McEvo Rats; Mark Moss 1 MARK WENDELL JACKSON Action. Actio. No Action. Mr. Universal Bozeman. Montana Civil Engineering — Naval Aviation Boxing 4.3.2.1; Runner-up 198-1 ECBA Soulti Regional Boxing Championships 2; Boxing Team Co-Caplain 1; ASCE 4,3.2.1; 02 Crew 3.2.1: A-leam 2.1: Radford Raiders 2: L.A. Summer 2.1: NEB Demolition Crew 4.3.2.1: He-Man Women Haters Club 4.3. 2.1: Old Faithful 2. VVb Llld jusl like lo start out by saying that VMl produ 3ig winners than a high school chess team. Actually. I shouldn ' t be so negative because I did t key aspects about life which will help me later oi stance, absence makes the heart grow fonder . . , ol else, the best trim is another mans, beer bong plus hotel room equals a SllO fine, stay away from jack Rose on a hop night, don ' t throw beer on me at Ring Figure, sporting a trench coat at Zolloman ' s can be very revealing, |ud Springer is probably the coolest 6- year man you will ever meet. Ken Cade was respon- sible for the loss of Spencer ' s robe, not me! If you plan on destroying Institute properly graduate the day after— right lay? Chemistry labs can be fun loo. poison Ivy is uncool. put off ever ' thing until the last minute— spontaneous thoughts are the way to go. finally and mostly. Virge was the best thing to hap- pen at VMI. Two roads diverged in a wood, and I — I took the one less traveled by. And that has made all the difference. If you kno« it off and Sii an handle the less trodden path, bio Railhack Hathewa KEVIN DEAN [ENKINS Kevin Camp Hill. Pennsylvania Civil Engineering — Marine Corps Corporal; Reg S-1 Sgt.; Regimental Commander: Cadre 3.2.1 VMI CE Society; ASCE; Hop Floor 4.3.2; Marine Detachment Ring Figure Hotel Committee; Cadet Asst. Computer Center 3.2 Fluids Lab 1; Rappelling Cadre 3.2. Kev, it ' s hard to express in so many words what could be said at this time, the end of our cadetship. For the past 3 years we have grown to know each other, but most of all we have formed the tight bond of VMI men. The difficulties of rooming together can ' t compare to the good times spent together. Even though you have been an old married man. let it not be said that you don ' t do it up right. Remember Columbia (Zacks-BR|, Tech iSacketts]. and RF ' 85. Not to mention the hours of giving each other a hard time— especially Strib. You yourself have risen to the lop of our ranks here — as you will do in the Ma- rine Corps. Indeed they [willj have a few good men. Don ' t for- get it ' s the team that makes a difference. Its been great. No regrets from all of us here in |305. 205. 105|. WMS. TIU. ICH. RSM- Yes. I do love VMI. but the time has come to press on I feel I have made the best of my 4 years, and I wouldn ' t trade them in for anything. No prophetic statements, only thanks: Mom. dad, Ya-Va. Poppy, and especially Teri— you helped me more than you will ever know. To my roommates— you haven ' t seen the last of me. Keep in touch. You can all get anything you want in life— just Go For It. D ' kes 1982: Tom OSullivan RATS: Mark Stock. Andrew Barends MICHAEL TROY JERNIGAN Mike. Tex. Chamelion Man. The G ' ' d Richmond. Virginia Electrical Engineering — Navy VMI Commanders 4.3.2; (Hood Raiders 3|: Treasurer 4.3.2: Pvt 4.3.2: Frustrated Number Two Club 3; Dean ' s Other List 4.3.2; West-side Window Ornament 3.2: Band Co 4.3.2. Oh, would I love to say that it ' ll all be over in weeks, but 1 can ' t. I can only say to my BR ' s that I missed you while I was away, but compared to after you leave, that will have been insignificant. |eff, Phil, and Craig— I ' ll never forget you or all the laughs and good times— or your right wing musical tastes. Nevertheless, these times together have been great. Please keep in touch. W.D, Keppel. left-wing partner in crime and other forays. I ' ll see you at the jade, probably over a table littered with Bart . Mom. dad. and Cathy— you all have provided more help than you can imagine, and 1 could never begin to repay you. Maybe with God ' s and your continued help, I ' ll be out of this resort soon Thanks so much. This wouldn ' t be complete without a word of thanks to Will Schermerhorn, R-MC ' 85, so thanks, bro! Best of luck. Good luck Thomas— see you next year. Dykes 1982: David Reynolds .RATS: Thomas Bohlmann, Mike Milligan rr -msTw iw r 238 J m ..J. -i- SPr - ' Ti . . ' ( ? lm f ■ s - f  9- NORBERT BOHDAN JOCZ ' Norb, Mishkoff Blacksburg, Virginia Economics — Army Jniled Stales Army Air-Assauil, Airborne Ranger VEVER SAY DIE! Dykes 198::: Doug Smith iATS; Kriricchai Kloyaroon, Thongvit Noonpaclcdee MICHAEL EDWARD JOHNSON Big Ed. Spot, Lips, Cocker Spaniel, Mike Lynchburg, Virginia Electrical Engineering — Army Cpl 3; 1st Sgt. 2: Li 1; Rugby 3.2,1: Hop and Floor 4.3,2.1: Ca- det Asst. 3.2.1: Cadre 3.2; IEEE 2.1: Rat Training 3; S-5 Staff 4.3; No- 1 Club 2 1. i.e. 2nd class parking lot member: QWIAM 1, If I only had four year s of my life to live over again, would I be here? Sometimes 1 really wonder! I ' ve had a lot of good times, but there were bad times too. My heart sways to and fro when I think of all that has happened to me and close friends throughout our many misfortunes and triumphs. I often contem- plate ideas of how I could make the friendships I ' ve made here last for an eternity. I wish I could list them all but that would fill the page. Even though I feel ready to leap out into the world. 1 know I will yearn to relive my days here as a VMI cadet, only then will I realize that I ' ve climbed the wall and led down the other side carefully yet roughl . This is the one reason why VMI is so dear to me. being completely prepared for whatever my journey into the future may have to offer. Well, now that a short lifetime is coming to an end I look back to thank those so ven,- dear to me: I love you Dad— you ' ve helped me to see life in a way no one else has; and to you Mom — I could never express to anyone my inner thoughts and feelings except in those special moments with you. Your loving and generosity has guided me through many hardships and I could only wish that I have given you just a small portion of this in return. Mom, I hope I ' ve made you proud, I couldn ' t bear the thought of ever having let you down. Lastly to Robin, only time will tell how our life together will endure, but m ' love to you is unending, I guess this is farewell to the I but its memories to me will be the best of my lifetime. Until we meet again, so long guys ■ Friend Ed! Dykes 1982: Ken Yates Rats: Robyn Little Ed ' John J 1 Tmm ' DANIEL JOSEPH JORDAN III Book-em-Dan-O, DJ, Deej Trenton, New lersey Mechanical Engineering — Air Force Virgin Private: Ring Figure Formal Ceremonies Chainnan; Ar- nold Air Society 3,2: Reg. Band 4.3.2: Glee Club: ' MI lo Rutgers shuttle service: Official M.E. Guinea Pig: Enlightened Band Co, transfer 1; Jello Biafra Fan Club: Football game Bar- Why did you come to VMI? That was a question I was asked on matriculation day. Being a scared and confused rat. I fumbled for an answer but I really didn ' t know. On that day I forgot everylhing. question Since then I ' ve been asked the still have to think about the answ after I ' ve been out for a while. I give answers discipline, academics, and challenge. Yea— tht reasons— I think. 1 know this — I ' m not the same matriculated on August 17, 1981 — now I can march any times. I I know until like honor, y were the person who O.K.. I admit it! VMI has made me a more disciplined person who will jhopefully) reap the benefits of its honor, academics, challenges (like some of the mediocre minds running itl, and other good stuff. Befoi I rush out to take mfinished business: the ; al world. I need to tend to Mom. Dad. Kathy. and Karen— I love you all more than I kno how to say. Thanks for everT- ' thing. Mike — I respected yo greatly before coming to ' MI. Now I respect vou even more- Dykes 1982: Alex Kuchnia Rats: Dan McGarriK- ' V- ' f JOHN HENRY JORDAN JH, Lobe, |ovan North East, Maryland English — Army Glee Club 4,3,2,1; English Society 3,2,1: Cadel Waiter 2,1; Post Exchange Worker 2,1; International Relations 3,2,1, The culture shock thai was experienced by that naive eighteen year old who drove through limits gates on 17 August is some- thing that is inexplicable. The choice to come to VMI is a choice often thought about, but never regreted ... for I am con- vinced that failure would have resulted at any other school. Without the help and guidance of my dykes in room 108 I would not be sitting here writing this right now. From the members of that room, I learned the pros and cons, the ins and outs, and most importantly, the do ' s and don ' ts lor at least how to do the don ' ts and not get caught|. The many study se.ssions in the Den with Rock, Flea, Mags, ;e. Sponge, Stevie, and the rest of the denmates reaped lore fruits than spoils. Uncle Home, Shortie, Ed, Mule, Snake, .lonkey, and the rest of the friends I have here will all be emembered. The friendships that are made here at the I are nes that are never forgotten and I hope and pray that 1 will be ble to keep in touch with those whom 1 have grown to love so Ch, have been I Love You! 240 than I could ever express to those two people who Tiy suslinance while here at the T ' , Mom and Dad, In reference to the changes that have ocnured, 11 is not as it h.ilh been of yore-Turn where-Soe ' n I may. by night or day, the things 1 have seen 1 now can see no more. WILLIAM WORDSMITH Dyki-s 1982; H,irr I Link Hilzberger Rats: Anlhonv Wilson JOHN JACOB KAPLAN Kap. Flash. H Belleville, New Jersey Electrical Engineering — Air Force Pvt 4; Cpt 3; Sgt 2; LI 1; S-5 Tour Guil dent 1; ETA KAPPA NU 2,1-Vice Pri Academically Distinguished 2. IEEE 2.1 -Vice Presi dent 1; Dean ' s List 3,2 VMI — A four year challenge— a place of outrageous regula It policing. This is where I spent four of life. I hated this life and since tl to freedom. However when I mai I vowed never to quit. And ev system— the I has turned my li livered me from the life I was totally separated me from certair e first day I wanted to return e the decision to attend VMI, in though I did not like the e around for the better. II de- living in my home lown, it people of my past and most imporlantly it taught i Therefore, as the end VMI and say goodbye to appreciate my family and love life. ; and 1 can now look back — I thank Mom. I just want you to know that I obtained the strength and courage to excel at VMI from you, I know I made you PROUD— I did my best. I love you and thank you with all my heart, loan — no one could ask for a better sister — the never ending letters of encouragement kept my spirits high throughout my cadetship. Art and Steve, both of you are the best friends in the world, the constant good times kept me going— May we have many more in the future. The support which I received from my three aunts will always be remembered. The people of V F who kept me in shape and having fun every summer. The Monster Mobile crew which supplied transportation throughout my cadetship and to a number of ver ' important people I did not mention— I thank you! Dykes 1982; |erry A. Walker RATS; Frank X. Loughlin JAMES WENDALL KEAYS Ace. Cabbage-Head, Gus. Flyboy Oceanside, California History — Air Force 1; Acad ng Team |Sabre| 4,3,2,1; Co-Captain 1; Ring Figure Public ions Committee 3,2; Twenty-Minute Workout Watcher 2, lly Extinguished 4,3,2,1; Private 4,3,2,1. al mother I ; it went so fast, maybe loo fast, some- times not fast enough. It will always be a second home to me in that some places and friends will always seem like home and family to me. There were times I hated this place and times I couldn ' t wail lo come back to it. VMI has been more than a college it ' s been a goal to be obtained. My four years of learning and growing would not have been possible had it not been for some very special people. Most importantly my parents without them I never could have made it. Sure, there were hard times and I may not have shown my full appreciation, but you two will always have my undying gratitude for both your moral as well as monetary support. also like to say thanks lo Colonel and Mrs. Seebode, and Mrs, Hays, and Chaplain Caudill. You are the best a guy could have. You will always be of great To mv rats; a 1 I cm sav is best of lb clean, 1 hope see you both graduate To Roy. Your e like a brother lo me an s will be. I know there were times you wanted to kill me. but you always stuck by me and that friendsdhip and support is the most important thing a man can have at VMI. I hope we can meet again in our old-age. drink a little beer and remember the wild limes like Charleston. California, Ruidoso, and the ' 93 rooms. Take care my friend and may all your dreams become tomorrow ' s realities. Dykes 1982; David C. Fritz RATS; Samuel L. T.ite. Mark S, Arboneaux i Y V 3t - ; JOHN DAVID KEENAN GQ. Mopped. Big Red. Carrot Top Virginia Beach. Virginia Civil Engineering — Air Force R,it Ir.uning 3.2,1: Baptist Student Union 4.3.2.1; Dean ' s Honor [.isi ( ASCE 3.2,1: Concrete Canoe 2: Rugby 3; FCA 2.1; Cadre Cpl 1 Private 4.2.1: Chapel Choir 3.2; Arnold Air Societ ' ; Self Aiilhurized Lale Lights 3.2; The Projects 3.2.1. K.u h individual that comes to VMI gets something out of it that IS ii.ihl to relay to anyone else. These past four years have been .in .Ajif-rience. When we first came here as rats we did not nuu what to expect. Stripped of every individual aspect that ve had acquired in the past 18 years. By using our own lourage. personality, and strength we who sun. ' ived became the MI Class of 1985, T one can endure the pressure that VMI continually puts on a :adet during his everlasting struggle to build character, then hat person has become a whole man. One who knows in his leart when it is time to stand up for what he believes in and pursue that ambition that separates the men from the men ibove men. To I )m. dad. that I c nd lack: Thanks for all your support The uld have come this far without out love. you all. To |im. loanne. and Pal: Be the best you can be. To my brother rats; Thanks guys. Lard, give me the strength to change the things I can. the courage to accept the things that I can not. and the wisdom to know the difference. Dykes 1982: Christopher S. S RATS: Carl Alfred Mitlehner JOHN GWALTNEY KEPPEL Wedge. Kepplemaggot. Mario Andretli Richmond, Virginia Civil Engineering — Army Pvt. 4.3.2.1; VMI Firefighters 3.2,1: Bomb Staff 3; VMI Cadet 2. 1; ASCE 2.1: Concrete Canoe 2.1; ■ Projects Resident 2.1: VMI Scuba Diving Club 2,1; Cadet Waiter 1; Circle K 1; After Taps T. P. Club 1: VMI Summers ' 83. ■84. Well, what a long strange trip it ' s been! I ' d just like to thank those who helped me through the last 4 years. Mom and Dad. my eternal thanks. Without your and God ' s help, I never would have made it. You have given me much more than I deserve and I pray I can repay you. To Chuck Space Pace. I owe you a lot of the low mischief penalt ' ratio I have kept |til this year, thank you). Thanks for showing me the ropes, dyke! To my roommates (Begs. Bobby joe. Michael. Mule. Mikey. John Hen- n. ' , Dave and Tom) thanks for the company and for protecting me from myself. To Tex and D.J,, thanks for the good times and the good music. To the guys in the ' Projects , thanks for mak- ing our corner the best in Barracks. Molly, thank you for mak- ing rat year a lot more bearable, chum. Margaret and the girls at Sem. keep on having good times and stay happylTo my rat. ■ ' Frank Burns, good luck in y our next 3 years. I hope I ' ve been a good example of how to have fun and still get some- thing done. Last, but most special to me. Anne I ' ll always love you and I pray we have many happy years ahead of us! |143. Skippy] I ' d like to leave this austere institute of high learning with a ]Uote I have often found appropriate: White collar conservatives flashing down the Pointing their plastic fingers at me ey hope that 1 going lo wa my kind will drop and dif ■ freak flag high. Dykes 1982: Chuck Wacky 11 Pace Rats: Bill Ferret Face Burns MEADE BENNETT KING El Rey, Bennett, Meader. Colonel. Pooh Bear Virginia Beach. Virginia Modern Languages — Army Pvt. 4; Cpl. 3, PM. 3: Sgt. 2; Pvl. 2: Lt. 1: FCA 3.2.1; Cadel .Asa 3: Rugby 3.2; USMC Marathon 1; CRC 3,2.1. lt ' .s not over until the fat lady sings. So while she is wanning up I ' d like to thank all the people who have helped me through the VMI challenge. To the Merediths, your contributions have been far greater than words could express. [Doctor Monsour. I thank ' ou and hope that I can one day help others who have passed through limits gates. I have always been given the freedom and support to make my owTi decisions, attending M1 was a major one. thanks Mom and Dad for being behind me all the way. |ust how do you thank the people who have made you what you are? I love you! Now comes the really tough part, thanking Neb. Matt. Giovanni. Neil. Squirrel, and a handflil of others, for sharing the laughter and the memories. You guys are awesome! Above all else, thanks be to GodI Good luck class of 1985, lets keep in touch. I almost forgot. 1 owe a great deal of thanks to my sixth grade school teacher, who suggested to me, while I was her student, that I go to X ' MI. I ' m glad I did iL Linda, thank you! Dvkes 1982; Duke Addison Rats: Mike Anderson. David Carter r Ml KERRY DOUGLAS KIRK Fester Salem. Virginia Histor ' . English— Marine Corps Academically Dislinguished 3.2.1; Deans List 4.3,2.1; Cadel Program Board 4,3.2,1; Marine Detach.. Institute Escorts; Cadel Activities Comm ; Rat. Corp.. Sgt.. 3rd Batt, S-3 Lt,; Blue Whaler 2.1: SCSC 2. What can 1 say about the VMI experience that hasn ' t been said? Not much, huh? It ' s easy to say it ' s been a long, arduous four years. What an understatement. Yet I ' ve come to realize its the good not the bad times you tend to remember. VMI sur- vival rests on a good sense of humor. I will never forget the ratline, Goshen, road trips. Zollman ' s. hotel parties, blue whales. Ring Figure. OCS. and my weekly pilgrimages to Mary Baldwin. VMI is truly a formative experience and I feel the better for it. Despite all its shortcomings and frustrations. I wouldn ' t have gone to any other school. To Bush. Hammie. [eb. Flea. Hook. Ralph and all my other Brother Rats. I will always cherish the friendships we have. I believe we ' ve finally made it. You guys are the best, and I ' ll miss you all. Good luck. I am mostly indebted to those who really got me through this place. To Dad. Mom. Bill. Keith. Kenneth, and Anne. I am eternally grateful for your love and support through the years. 1 love you all more than anything. I hope I ' ve made you proud. Goodbye VMI. Godspeed 85. I am grown peaceful as old age tonight. I regret little. I would change still less. Since there my past life lies, why alter it? ' I am a part of all that I Yel all experience is an Gleams that untraveied ' Forever and forever wh Dykes 1982: Keith |arvis Rats: Peter Moore. Eric D ' Ann ethrough se margin fade WILLIAM HAMILTON KIRTLEY Woo Gloucester, Virginia English — Special Student P t- 4.3.2.1: Hop and Floor Comm. 4.3.2,1: English SocieU ' 1: La- crosse 2: Thai Big ol ' No, 1 Club: Copenhagen. Beer, and )immy Buffelt 4.3.2,1 , The Virginia Mililars Instilule— uhal a differeni and intriguing place I opled to call my school. The Institute is certainly not your ordinary college and those who choose to enter it are not ordinars-- Extraordinary maybe? Yes. some would be classified as such. Abnormal perhaps? Without a doubt many would fit in this categar ' . I. and the majority of people I call true friends however, are the normal people around this place. This brings me to the most cherished and memorable aspect of the Institute— the friends I have made. I ' ve been fortunate. Meade, Sponge, the boys in S-56. W,G.. H. etc., you guys are something else. My roommates. Davey Baby. Timmy-Tims. jakester-I could not ask for any better. Mike and Alan, my buddies and my dykes, stick it out because it is worth it in the long haul. Also, you boys and girls back home have helped out a bunch — you know who you are, It ' s those changes in latitudes, changes in attitudes, nothing remains quite the same— with all of our running and all of our cunning, if we couldn ' t laugh we would all go insane, jimmy Buffelt Finally, and most importantly. I would like to thank my family— Pop-Pop. Bucky. Kap. Gray. Blair, and Tee— for all the love and support you all have given me throughout my four years. Thanks again. I never would have made it without yall VV H,K, Dykes 1982: Mel Nowlin Rats: Mike Corson, Alan Hurd JOSEPH HASKINS KLAUS Santa Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania History ' — Army Boxing Club 2,1: Sport Parachute Club 3: Karate Club 3; Dean ' s List 2; VMI Theater 3. —Nietzsche I often remember hard times more vividly than the good ones. Maybe that ' s because the good times were less frequent. I ' ll al- ways remember my confinement. PTs. and the thirty-two hour weekend VMI grants. But there were fun Hop weekends, a great summer in Canada, and a fantastic summer with Su.san. As for my roommates. I ' ll never forget you or the times we had. All of these things I will cherish. Without them, barracks life would have been unbearable. To my family. I owe more than thanks. Each of you listened to my unreasonable complaints and still helped me however you could. The sheepskin is yours. And even though I i Dykes 1982: Bill Burnetle R.ils: Ted Wagner I lo I all. 242 €• GARY WILLIAM KLEIN Ranger Klein Salisbur ' . North Carolina Civil Engineering — Army Pvl. 4.3.2,1; Dean ' s List 4.3.2.1; Academic Distinguished 2: Distinguished Military Student 2.1; Ranger Platoon 4.3.2.1; ASCE 4.3.2.1; Civil Engineering Society 2.1; ASME ROTC Medal of Merit; Airborne Ranger |OOOORAH!|, I would like to thank my family, classmates, and instructors for all the help and support they have given me over these difficult years. Dykes, no matter how hard it may seem just remember to keep your head up and drive on . tJykes 1982: Scott Woodell Rats; Mike D. Owens CRAIG ROLLISON LAMB Lambchop, Homer. Baba. Baaaaa Falls Church, Virginia Engineer — Air Force t. 4; Cpl. 3; Pvt. 2.1; IEEE 3.2.1; SAME 3,2; Cadet Battery 4.3. sport Parachute Club 3; Abn School 1; VMI Firefighters 1; lan ' s List 2; Dean ' s Other List 4.3.1 When I came to VMI, I knew little of its history and traditions. I would have been totally lost if it were not for my dyke. Tom. you helped me more than you know, and set an example for me to follow. I don ' t think I ' ve let you down. These last four years have taught me a lot about myself. I ' ve done things I have never dreamed of. Many of these personal triumphs would not have been possible without the encourage ment and help of my Brother Rats. Pip. four long years together and four more for you on the seven seas, good luck, |eff. too bad you spent so much time on the big C . you never let it get you down though, good luck in the Army. Mike, work hard for that sheepskin, its worth it. don ' t give up. We wer told w hen w were Rats that the key to su [:cess wa sacrifice I can ' tell yc u how true that is. but m icrifice i only part of the stor ' . Mom and Dad. you have sac rificed a much as 1 have All of those restless nights worp,i ng about mt as a rat. All the time a d mo ley you have spent o n n rie canno ben leas ured in lours r dollars, 1 know at times I m to take this all or gran ed. bu if it weren ' t for you I wo lid not havt the char ces 1 h ave no V. As long as I live I can ne ' er repa you Sometimes 1 don ' t show it. but I love you m re than VOL I hope 1 have made D ' kes 1982: Thomas Stonewall |ackson Ingrarr Ralsi Edward Dana VVailenthin MICHAEL JOHN LAMORE Louie Virginia Beach, Virginia Engineer — Army Southern Conference Baseball Freshman of the Year 4: Dean ' s List 4.3.2.1: Breckenridge Memorial Baseball Award 3: Third Team Baseball Academic All-American 2: Virginia Pilot- Massenburg Baseball Award 2; Academically Distinguished 2: Treasurer of VMI CE Societ ' 1. After attending VMI for four years I am absoluteh- sure about one thing— I ' m ready to graduate. I have learned many -aluable lessons during my four years stay and I want to give special thanks to these people who helped me along that road. First. Coach White and Coach .Maini. you two have been an in- spiration on and off the baseball field. I want to say thanks to the professors in the CE Department- Richard and |ames good luck! Finally Tony. [oe. and jack the memories will never be forgotten! i could not have asked for better roommates. Another person who has been instrumental during my stay at VMI is Christine. Thanks for being so patient and understanding. We sure have had many laughs and great times together. You are a fantastic person. allv. I 3 made . Yc ■ parents. Without the support and ; throughout my life I ne ' er would ery special. I am grateful- In closing, the full VMI experience is truely unique. The Rat Line molded us into a class and the last three years molded us into ' MI men- Only a ' MI alimini can truely understand this Lifes ' battles don ' t always go to the stronger or faster man. but sooner or later the man who wins is the man who thinks he can. D kes 1982: Mike Eden THE S ' , KE Rats: Richard Stone. |ames Jannusch 243 f l ' i? - SOLON JEFFERY LANE leff, [effbo, Hey You Arlington, Virginia Mechanical Engineering — Air Force Rugby 2,1: Cadel Program Board 4,3.2,1: Presidenl 1: Cadel As- sislanl 3,2,1: Firefighter 3,2,1: A.AS 3,2,1: Maggol 4: Corporal 3: SergHanl 2: CapUin 1: Busied twice: Blue Whaler 2,1: Homogea Club: Gone, 111 never forgel my first day at VMl. My dad looked around and said, You ' re going to have a lot of fun here, A few hours later I saw my room and figured that either the interior decoration wasn ' t finished yet or that it was some sort of storage room. Why there was a mirror and sink room I wasn ' t sure. Well, I soon adjusted to the w, sure enough I have had some great times during at VMl Isurely not to forget numerous months of frustrations of ever - kind etc, etc, etc.). I ' ll alvva the friends I ' ve made here, especially the dwellt room 140: Bullet, Gnalman and Kelvin, Too Ihey and evervthing we ' ve done together wil a storage of life and nfinement. ellers of storage nuch for words, never be forgot- thank , dad, and brother |ohnny for being mine. Even though I don ' t say it ever ' day you ' re the most I could ever ask for. Thanks for your support of whatever I want- ed to do and giving me the responsibility of choosing my own way. Thanks for the second chances, and thanks for being there, I can ' t leave out my dyke. Randy Parker, who is probably responsible for my still being here. I couldn ' t have had a better dyke. Well. I sure hope it was all worth it. It ' s at least something 111 never, ever forget. tJykes 1982: Randy Parker Rats: Bill Oregon, KEVIN LEARY Stan. Scratch. Learge Madison, New [ersey Electrical Engineering — Marine Corps Pvt. 4,3,2, Drum Major 1: Tanker Pit. 3.2.1: Dive Club 2.1: TCFC ' 85: Cadet Battery 3.2: Pep Band 4.2.1 Kevin, my co- ' ankee engineer from club 124. You ' ve got the heart and spirit of an LA. who knows how to enjoy college. We ' ve had some wild limes and ended up in wild places, like in a car speeding around winding roads or on the cliff of a in the middle of the night. Lets have some more wild P.S. A monlh wasn ' t that bad. was if? G.R.B. What can you say about da kid from jersey, ' cept. What you live at? Kevin came waltzing into VMl with the grin yankee. and the heart of a NY. Giants fan. but 4 Shenandoah Valley got the best of Kev and now you ain ' t nev- er seen a more southern yankee. or a better friend. A roommate of 4 years, but a brother forever. Bound by the trials and tribu- lations know only to the VMl man. B. Hard Kevin was the only one to stay in Band Co.. but he had a reason: He got those stripes and that drum major-ship just like he said. At least he kept drum major all year— wanna go out Saturday. Kev? We made it through all 4 years as roommates, and even though there were distinct conflicts at limes, there could never have been another like you. Good luck in the real world, ACB VMl is an experience. Without Babs. Brent, and jerry it wouldn ' t have been fun. Thank you mom and dad. I learned to appreciate the little things in life. I am proud to be a VMl man. and to say I ' ve done it. Good luck to all my friends. May the road rise up to meet you ... Dykes 1982: Robin N. Godshall RATS: fames Michael West JOHN I. LEE, III ].]., General Lynchburg, Virginia Economics — Army Chri ice Presid 1 Athletes: 4,3,2,1: Honor Court 1: Fellowship of iity Football Lettered 1. When I entered Jackson Arch on that hot. humid day (August 17. 19821 1 fell as if I had lost all the friends I had in this world. Little did I know that within the years to come I would grow closer to a group of people than I had ever been to any- one in my life. People that 1 knew would be beside me if I ever needed help. To the class of 1985. you ' ll always be in my fondest of memories. In closing to you I won ' t say goodbye after graduation, but until we meet again. To mom. dad. Mike— I can ' t express how much I love you. If it had not been for your love and support. I would have never made it. To Mike. Andy. Mick and Bart, Thanks for the times that we ' ve spent together. Who could ever forget the midnight excursions or Spunk. In closing always remember. To achieve all that is possible- We must attempt the impossible To be as much ; We must dream :an be- D kes 1982: Ton Appollo ' Edwards RATS: Tom Knox 244 ROBERT JOSEPH LINDGREN George. Bobby Joe, Grenlin Pottstown. Pennsvlvania Civil Engineering — Navy ASCE 3.2.1: Civil Engineering Societ ' of VMl 2.1 (Sec]; Con- crete Canoe 2.1; Deans Lisl 4.3.2.1; Number 1 Club; TCFC; Ring Const. Comm.: Ring Figure Mag.; Rock Painting Comm.; Drug and Alcohol Comm.; VMI Theatre 4.3.2; Rugby; Timmins Music SocieK 3.2 (Pres). 1; The Project 3.2.1. The decision to attend VMI was mine alone, I arrived here with ver - little idea of what was to come Now I know I would not do it again, but I have learned much during my stay. The things I have been taught will not be forgotten. The friends I have now will always be my friends. I owe a debt of gratitude to the institute. She is a stern taskmaster, but I now feel as though I am ready to face any- thing that will come my way because of what she has taught me. And to the many Brother Rats who made this place bear- able. I offer my sincere thanks. To my two greatest mentors. BG Knapp and Capt. Kirkley. I can only say that you have taught me more than surveying and concrete. You taught me the important and the true meaning of Building Character, Once again. I have blundered into the truth: The truth of understanding. Stash. Phil, and Todd: Kimmy will be my wife in June. Could I ever repay you for that? I ' ll keep tr ' ing. but in the mean time, slay in touch. I cannot say enough to my family or to Chaplain Caudill for the love and support you gave me. Kimberly Christine, we are just now beginning the life for which we have waited so long. Your patience and love have been my biggest help. I love you. my Honey Lamb- Coming to VMI ' D ' kes 1982: Rick Kit Rats: Brian O ' Neel I mistake; staying wa ter. Doug Burch GLEN JOHN LISELLA Upper Marlboro, Maryland Electrical Engineering — Air Force IEEE; Golf 1; AAS. Well, its been a long four years. Ones thai will go down in in- famy, but we finally made it, I would like to begin by thanking every one for their support. To my parents, thank you for your love and encouragement you have given me. Without it I know- that I would never have had the will to stick with it. To both of my sisters, thank you for your patience with me. 1 know how much you enjoyed all those letters that I wrote the past four years. Finally to the boys in 140, thank you for making this place seem a little less routine, and a little more light mud- I only hope that we keep in touch in the future. Thank you all and God bless Dykes 1982: Bill Caulfield Rats: Steve Place NEIL SAMUEL LOWENSTEIN Lowenski ' Richmond. Virginia Biology — Army Football 4.3.2.1: Track 4.3.2.1: Ft. Lauderdale 2: Pi.1 4.3 : SuppK- Sgt 1; Monogram Club 3.2,1. As I sit and ponder what I will write I am tr ing lo figure oul how to put three years into this shorl space. So many names, so many faces, so many good times. ' M! teaches much, but most of all I treasure the lesson of friendship. When I ' ve goRen down there has always been someone to pull me through, espe- cialh John, Matt, and Dave who have put up with me, even be- fore seven A.M. Mom and dad. I thank and tolerance. No one cc that has given more. for your support comfort ad ice ask for better parents or a family though r All thats left to Ken and Brenda for Doc for the advice anc i Dolphin fan. .■Ml the worlds a stage. And all the men and w. They have their exits ar .And each over time pla; Dykes 1982: Charlie Sharp Rats: Steve Krickovic, [ohn Kay home away from home, your personal touch even nerely playei r entrances: y pjarts. 245 4 r JAY BLAIR LUCAS Moonbeam. Beamer. Lukus. Lumus Richmond, Virginia Civil Engineering — Air Force Karate Club. Treasurer 2, President 1; Society ' of American MititaPi- Engineers 3,2.1: Regimental Band; Dean ' s Honor List; American Societ ' of Civil Engineers 3,2,1; Pep Band 4; Crippled 2: Highway Cruiser 1; Private 4,3,2,1. What can 1 say )ay? You ' ve been a great friend. I feel ver ' for- tunate to have had the opportunity to room with you. I will never forget your cruelty to insects or your fantastic break dancing. You have worked ver ' hard with even ' lhing VMI has challenged you with. It is with this determination and strength that I know you will succeed in all that you do. Good luck al- ways. PUD lay Lucas dances different, went to Uncle |oe ' s School of Illogi- cal Thought, eats like a horse, runs faster than ME, and even has a newer car, but he ' s my friend anyway. A good friendship I cherish. Go for it |ay. DMO Well, now its my turn. Time has flown by since August the 17th 1981 I really had a lot of good times. The bad ones have faded as the years roll by Thank you Mom. Dad, |anie, Guy, and all of my Brother Rats, I wouldn ' t have made it without you. I came here for the challenge and i got more than I bar- gained for. I ' ll never regret coming to VMI though. I don ' t know what lies ahead, but knowing the future would lake the challenge out of life. I appreciate everyone who has made my life easier. I hope I can do the same for you. Ill see you on down the road Brother Rats, Co for the challenge and take lay [Jykes 1982: Russ Ebersol Rats: Glenn Latham. Mike Milligan JOHN CHARLES MALIK III lay, Malachi. Curious George. Narcoleptic Binghamton. New York Historv ' — Marine Corps P ' t. 4.3.2,1: Rugby 4,3,2.1; Cadet Waiter 1: English SocieU 3,2,1: Vice Pres. 1; Sustaining Member VMI Lawn and Tennis Assoc; Number One Club: Dyke School 2: Daniels Den Bar and Grill VMI, a savage iourney into the heart of the American Dream, or was it a nightmare? Sure this place has its ups and downs, it ' s like an emotional roller coaster, but in retrospect I can onl ' remember the good times. VMI has taught me a lot about myself and others, but most of all it has taught me to take on a challenge and come out on lop. The people I ' ve met here are the biggest asset of all. GOO. MAGS, DAVE and TAYLOE I couldn ' t have done it without you guys: thanks for everything any may our bonds of friendship only become stronger with time. Mom and dad, you have helped me most of all. None of this would have been possible without your support and guidance. Thanks. I love you both. Dykes 1982: |on K, Molt Bamboo RATS: [ohn Zorro Scarpino PETER HAIK MANGERIAN Haiker. Foreheadboy. Sandboy. Mango Fairport, New York Histor German— Army Deans List -1.3.2.1; Ranger Pit. 4.3: Acad Disl. 3: International Relations Club 3.2.1. V.P.; AUSA 4.3.2.1. Pres.: Cpl 3; Sgl 2; Regt S-4 1: Airborne. DMS. International Relation Minor; Who ' s Who, II happened so quickly i can hardh express alt that is impor- tant in my four years here. To start with. Virginia proved to make it a lot more bearable. Fun and friendliness comes easy here and. as a Neu Yorker. I learned a lot to take back home. I couldn ' t have made it alone, of course. Friends and room- mates (sometimes there ' s a difference) help make it a team ef- fort, A roadtrip to Goshen or to Florida with the guys put ever thing into the background. My dyke, long since departed. I have to thank for setting me on the right path I bested his few days of confinement in four years by never having had to sign a check. Thanks. Dave. If my family at home and all the fa Virginia hadn ' t been here. I would ' ve now is to show that the time spent lowly third, a fun-loving second and ies I came to know in en really lost. My goal 1 a bald-headed rat. a aspiring first was not vish good luck to i u I wouldn ' t have one I came to kn ed half as much a VMI. Without Dykes 1982: David Holzback Rats: Hugh Brien 246 lJ I ,w THOMAS HUNTER MANNING Peach Stand Pine Mountain, Georgia Economics — Army Virgin Private: Football 4,3.2,1: Society ' of Young Economist 2, President 1; Investment Club, President 1: Dean ' s List 4,3,2,1; Pre-Law Societ ' 2,1: Omicron Delta Epsilon; Monogram Club 1: President— Tommys Peach Stand: Number 1 Club: C.R.C. Ca- noe Club 3,1: Beta Theta The dei ion to attend V M.I was the toughest of m ' e many emotional hours spent reasoning how sre surely the place for me, but when the de I knew in V.M.I.. I made the right choice. : later, the: life but ; certainly been are what will cherished forever. Through the good and bad, we have neve failed to laugh. From Rats to Firsts we have somehow managet to make it all fun. As our time together concludes and we an finally able to enter the real world, thank you V.M.I, for all thi valuable lessons, and the best friends of my life Finally, to my family, I owe ever ' thing the Lord. Mother and Daddy, there is Our Love has made it all special. Dykes 1982: Carl Showalter Rats: Curren Bowen. Bill McCarrah life KARL WAYNE MARKS Commie Chester, Virginia Economics, Modern Language — Air Force VM! Theatre 4.3.2.1— President 3.2.1: BSU Council 3.2.1; Reli- gious Council 4.3.2,1; Rat 4; Cpl. 3; Color Sgl. 2; Sgt. 2; 3rd Btn. S-5 1; S-5 Staff 3.2.1; Computer Asst. 1. With a lot of anxiety and ven, ' little knowledge of my undertak- ing I plunged into an endeavor that would capture four long and often difficult years of my life. 1 had entered into a world that would reshape the experiences of my past and force me into a process of maturation that would have gone undeveloped if depende nt solely upon self- I have truly begun to grasp the meaning of faith. The honor for which each cadet stands proudly has given me faith in at least a portion of a socieW in which honor has seemingly become obsolete. The loyalty of my friends and brother rats has given me faith in a brotherhood that rarely exists among the generations that we witness today. The undying love and patience of my parents has given me faith in the wisdom that they have always possessed, though at times I have neglected to accept it. The unseparable love of my Lord has revived and reiterated my faith in the eternal strength without which love, life, and salvation would be impossible. For these gifts, and many others. I will always be grateful to VMI. To my mother and father I give my love. To Steve, Zane. Mark, and Matt |and DCj I owe more than I will ever be capable of repaying. To Maj, Robert |ames and Cathy, and es- pecially the Pett ' ' s. I extend my sincerest thanks and love for my homes away from home, Finally. I must congratulate Tom for sun. ' iving two years as my roommate, and Laura who has helped me and blessed me more than she will ever know. KVVM In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good world. — lohn 16;33 Dykes 1982: Ion A. Roach Rats: Garith Palme. David Holland SAMUEL ADAM MAROON Sammy. Sambo. Slam Manassas. Virginia Civil Engineering — Air Force Corporal 3; Wrestling Team 4: Alcohol and Dnjg Awa Committee 3.2.1; AFROTC Vice Commandant Award: AFROTC Cadet Training Officer. Airborne. VMI Firefighters 1. rd like to thank my mom and dad for supporting me through my years at VMI. Appreciation is also extended to my d yke. |im McCrar - 82 for guidance during my rat year. From my rat year until present, I ' ve learned a great deai from Mother I. My ideals have changed and I no longer take for granted certain privileges. Never will I forgo another Friday night ' s festivities I sorn. that I can ' t impress upon an outsider ' The VMI experience by use of words alone. Only we. the men. who have become graduated ' Brother Rats will know the ca- maraderies, heartbreaks, worries, thrills, and triumphs of this noble institution Dykej 1982: |im K McCrar Rats: Peter M, McCran- f. ... : V PAUL RONALD MARSENISON I Slink ' . Grubby. Woodie Oakland. New Jersey (Exit 156b) Civil Engineer — Nav ' Scub.i Clul) 3,2,1; SoflbdII 3; VValer Polo 1; ASCE 4.3.2.1; Cadet Assisianl 2; Number One Club 3; 02 Crew 3.2.1: Private 4.3.2.1 Well. I finally pulled it off. To go through the gor ' dc would make even the most casual observer skeptical. Although there were many people who contributed to my triumph. Ron- nie and Paulas names should be right along side of mine on the old sheepskin. Now it is time to move onward and upward. but 1 will always remember where I have been. Hopefully the hardest part is over, but who knows what evil lurks. By the way. I may have done it the hard way, but it sure was a good deal more interesting Dykes 1982: Fat Man Varga Rats: Dizz Gillespie WILLIAM STEVEN MARSH III Marshman, Redneck Hillbilly, Mush Hazard, Kentucky ' Biolog ' — Army Football 4.3; Athletic Trainer 2; Chapel Choir 4.3; Color Guard 2: Drug and Alcohol 2,1; Timmins Music Societ ' 3.2. Virginia Mililan ' Institute!!! Sounds prett ' exciting doesn ' t it? Thafs what I thought when I received my acceptance in 81. Matriculation and the next four weeks sure changed my mind. Why didnt I quit? Why didn ' t we all quit? God knows I want- ed to! My strength wasn ' t my own at first it came from home. Thanks mom. dad. and Kenny, The past four years are a blur. I guess it ' s because VMI has taught us not to dwell in the past, but to keep pushing forward. Sometimes it ' s painful to look back, but I will for a moment. It seems that the good and the bad have balanced out over the last four years. The ratline, RDC. bones, confinement. PT ' s. academics: I need not list them all. It ' s all over, finished forever. Hopefully we ' ll be able to for- get all these and remember the Ring Figure. Parent ' s weekends, football games, breakout, graduation and ail the events that have help us maintain our sanit ' . Thanks Todd. Dave. Terr ' and brother rat Biolog - majors you have been the best, in the future I ' m sure I ' ll long to return to my room in barracks and crawl in my rack just to think and sort things out for awhile like I have a thousand times before, but goodbye Virginia Mili- tan ' Inslitute- Pam I can ' t forget future. I love vou sv Dykes 1982; Gray Scott Rats: Steven King use you are definitely part of : I linger in the past. TIMOTHY EDWARD MARTIN Timmy-Timms, Too-Tall. Blood Troutville. Virginia Electrical Engineering — Air Force IEEE 2.1: Corporal 3; Private 4.3.2.1; Sport Parachute 3: AAS 1: Marathon 1; Softball 3; Ghetto 3.2; Ring Figure Comm. 2: Dean ' s List 2; Beer Drinking 4.3.2.1. Man of my classmates will praise the Institute, proclaiming that she has tempered them into that proverbial VMI man. They maybe right. Others will vehemently damn this place, condemning the falseness of that same man. They may also be right. 1 subscribe to neither belief and yet to both. Against what is this man measured? I disagree with more than a few Institute policies, yet have done little more than nothing to change them. And what have I done to maintain those qualities with which I agree? Nada. Over the years I have developed a philosophy— a mental aloofness of sorts, about the I. It never did and never will instigate all of my dreams, but neither has it induced hor- rid nightmares. VMI is a single, simple stepping slone in the adventures of a solitan. ' man. What he lakes from her is what he desires from her. She may be a loving wife to some, nurtur- ing and passionate, and to others a loathsome whore, vile and destructive. What is she to me? Perhaps just one concubine in a line of many. Intertwining with little emotion. Somewhere along the path I lost many of the qualities I liked in myself and re- placetl them with qualities that I am unsure of. but I found something that other travelers must have overlooked. A trite expression— the trite of life. Every other day brings a new adventure— a short stor ' or a novel. A personal antholog ' that makes life interesting— a collection of sorrow and triumph, VMI i being a single chapter, written with a dedication to and love fc Mom and Dad. Dan and Julie. DOC. Wooski and [akeste Goodbye VMI. Next Chapter . , Dykes 1982; Austin AB Beckham RATS: Calvin Cai-von Anderson I 248 ' . ALEXANDER HAMILTON MASON Jr. Lie Petersburg. Virginia Civil Engineering — Army VMI Firefighlers 2.1: ASCE 3.2.1. Private 4.3.2.1; The Projecls 2. 1: Number 1 Club: Rugby 2: Concrele Canoe 1. VMI has been a ver ' different experience, some good, many bad. I owe the good time to m wonderful girlfriend. Terrie. who comforted and consoled me during my rat year and showed me the real college life in the years that ' followed. Thanks Babe! Special thanks to Mom and Dad who gave me unlimited love and encouragement than Ihey probably know. I take which has helped me more close friendships which I hope Thanks also (o my dyke. Mel who once told me. You ought to leave while you can cause it doe right except for maybe now Rich a n t get any better. ' He was nd Larrv mv two roommates who were consistantly dependable lonely nights at the window. Arent and kept me company those you glad ifs finally over Dykes 1982: Melvin Tallev Rats: John P. Hesslin ARTHUR PAUL MASSARO, JR. Art. Artie. Bulldog CanfieM. Ohio Electrical Engineering— Social Student Football 4.3,2.1: Wrestling 4.3.2,1: Cadet Cpl.: Sergeant: First Li 2nd Bat Staff: Deans List 2.1: President Eta Kappa Nu: Secr tar, ' IEEE, I would first like to thank God for watching over long hard years. The one thing I will probabh- miss most of all about VMI are the sports that I participated in. The comraderj that is built between the team members is everlasting. The feelings before and during a game are feelings that no person can describe. There is nothing like competition- Mark, good luck to you in the future. You ' ve been a great roommate. Johnny, what can I say ' We ' ve been through the last three years together gutting it out, I don ' t think III ever forget studying in the machines lab for finals. Remember |ohnv don ' t ever be satisfied! Give ' em hell at AFIT! Mom and Dad. I could not have done it without you. Thank you for your support, your prayers, your guidance and your love I love you both very much, Karen, Annie and |udy. I love you all! There is no family that loves each other more than the Massaro family. Grams thank you ven- much for the ring, it really means a lot to me. Grandpa you were right. ou can do anything if you tell yourself you can. ffs all a state of mind, Every person and every job will have its critics: A man must live in such a manner, that the criticism is over-shadowed b the quality of his work —Arthur P, Massaro. Sr, Re nd whe Dykes 1982: |ohn Bie RATS: Sam Thorpe CHARLES LEWIS McCARTHY Mully. Spunk ' . Ripples. Beachball Head Lynchburg, Virginia Civil Engineering G Company Supply Sgl,: Football 4.3.2.1: Lacrosse 3.2.1: Capcain of Lacrosse Team 1: Monogram Club: .Vuraber One Club: 218 Cocktail Club: Birthday Coram. When I was little, the only college I ever knew anilhing about was ' .M.I. IThanks to General )oe| It was the greatest place on earth to a little kid at weekend football games, and it was where I always thought I wanted to go, . t least up until mv ju- nior year in high school. Then my natural playbo - instincts took over and I decided I wanted to go to school at UVA. Hampden Sydney, or even W L. But for some strange reason none of them accepted me. So I ended up at ,M,I_ right where deep down 1 knew I would end up. Through my foiu- years at ' ,M,I, there hasn ' t been one dull moment veL Even with all the confinement, lack of class pri ileges. and demerits It seems that one ' s life at ' .M.I, could get right boring, but there ' s always those friends who made the same mistakes and are there with you to make even confinement a blast. That ' s really the slorv of my whole cadelship. Being at ' _ LL the friendships developed seem to push to the wa -side all of the hassels aside, and have made my stay here one I will never forget. But the real mainstay of my acHriUes at ' .M.I. whether good or bad. has been my family and my parents. Without their support it would have been much more difficult as a cadet. Thank you for evervthing. Dykes 1982: Gra ' Hagvvood Rats: Clones 1 2: Ned Hannegan. Graham Hatcher M9 ! ' OU if GARY F.L. McClelland Mac Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Economics — Navy Swim Team Caplain. Leiterman J,3.2,l; Waler Polo -1.3.2.1; Scu- ba Cadet Assislant Vice President 2.1; Composite Committee 2.1; FCA 4.3.2.1; Aviators Club 3.2; Monogram Club 4.3.2.1; New- man Club 4.3.2.1; Squadron Member Blue Whaler 2.1; CC.S.C, 3.2.1. To finally ailed a VMI man is exciting. The VMI experience is one 1 never regretted. They look boys and molded them into Men of 85. But the road to graduation was not smooth. But as usual my family was there to help me. Mommy and Pops, your discipline gave me the character to accept VMI but your installation of Never quit. Son! made me strive for the diploma. Folks a thank you isn ' t enough for how much you sacrificed for me. All of my accomplishments. I owe to you! I love you! And thanks to my sisters and brother-in-laws. Without them and their crazy antics I could never have kept my sanity. They taught me to laugh when I felt like cr ' ing. Thank you family for your li that people do c lessons in patieni the ABO helped tion goes to Maj the pressures and smile, shaft at Smith Hall but drop everything But I Coach jo : at VMI. Thank I owe all my swimming ; to live at VMI. And my deepest apprecia- Dan Troppolli, He showed me to accept all ;mile. You are the man who always got the ou were the same man that would God bless you. Hey B.R.s we did it!! Even though Ihe big 4 star hated provements . And finally thanks I rip-snortin-good-time together. Boy th( bonds and love we formed a guy could have as brothers. But blotter? Well 85 we are out of he: turtles! Good luck! God bless the Bli ABO MAC Dykes 1982: Nick Roper Rats: Evan (T.P.I lones. Ricky IT D I ived a lot of im Guys we had i hangovers!! But thi Your the best animal hy did you do that to m like a mad herd of will Whalers and Rocky!! DOUGLAS ALLAN McGOWEN Magoo, Goo Monster, Goo, Dr. Destructo Meadville, Pennsylvania Civil Engineering— Navy Rugby 3,2.1 Captain 1; Dyke School 2; A.S.C.E. 4.3.2.1; S.C.S.C. 2; Blue Whaleres 2.1; He-Man Woman Haters 4.3.2.1; Pvt. 4.3.2. 1; lay Malik ' s best friend 4.3.2.1; Sustaining Member. VMl Croquet and Lawn Tennis Association We was havin ' so much fun. 1 didn ' t know it was half past one. Turned around to have one more. I looked at the clock, it was half past four. Blues Brothers I remember the first day I met Goo: he stumbled in the door looking like he wasn ' t sure of where he was. My first thought was Man. this dude does not have his . . . together. After Knowing him a while though, how wrong I was. Dug has done well at anything he ' s done, and has excelled at being one of the best friends anyone could ever have. |CM It seems like I just got here yesterday, yet it also seems I ' ve been here forever. They strip you of everything which has made me appreciate what I do have. They couldn ' t lake away the friends I ' ve made though, which is what really counts, [ay. Dave. Mags. Tayloe and Mac: thanks. It wouldn ' t have been the same without you. Mom and Dawn, what can I say except Thanks for the love and support. I love you Finally. I would like to thank my father, who has been my greatest source of motivation, who has set by example all of the standards by which I have tried to live, who was always there to pick me up when 1 was down, and who wasn ' t hesitant to remind me who 1 really was when 1 got too cocky. JOSEPH CHARLES McDONOUGH Urgov, Dork, Sepp Norfolk. Virginia English— Army Academically distinguished. DMG Thanks Folks Dykes 1982: Andy Burns Rats: Chris Beck Dad, I only hope that I have Dykes 1982: Bob Briggs I proud. D.A.M. 250 MARK WARREN McGRAW Tug Virginia Beach, Virginia Electrical Engineering — Navy Echo Company Guideon 1; IEEE 2.1; Hop and Floor 2.1; 1985 Ring Design Committee; Virgin Private 4.3,2.1. I came to VMI in search of two things — an electrical engineer- ing degree and a commission in the Naw. I have gained more from VMI than what I came here for. First, I would sav that my family often pul things in proper perspective and gave the drudgen, ' a purpose; graduation. Thanks Mom. Dad. Dean, and Shelly for not only your support, but for your love and understanding Kevin and Fred, the last two years as roommates have been a blast. The best of limes catching a few rays at Goshen or just blowing off some steam uptown. Kevin, all of the classes we were in together seemed to fly by with all the joking around. Fred. I really did appreciate your quick at times. - . , but then again! Ken, Chris, Ben. Smart ' . Ski. Dave, and Tom— a lot of great times at the I even when things seemed to drag on. Ken. I am glad we both made it together as electrical engineers- II seemed as lab partners we finally figured out what a resistor The friends I have made here ha learned a lot about myself, values. Dave, over your next three years, seemed to me that I was always ii but at the same time it seemed the go back to the I . D ' kes 1982; |ohn Cool ' Carvil Rats: Dave Williams e made my stay at VMI. I and friendships. Good luck. You too. Mike and Sam. It a hurry to get on furlough, •e was a time when I had to ROBERT L. McINTIRE III ' Muffin Head. Muff. Boo-Boo. Punch Face Mechanicsville, Virginia History — Army Boxing 4.3. Treasurer 2. Captain 1; Sport Parachute Club 2,1; Corporal 3; Regimental Sgl. 2; Platoon Sgt. 2; Cadet Captain 1; Airborne; Member of booring room 290, I have often wondered if I would stick it out here, not because it was difficult, but because there seemed to be so many things outside of VMI that I was missing out on. Now that I ' m a First Classman, it is eas - to begin to put things into their proper per- spective- Looking back. I don ' t think I ' ve missed ver ' much- I only hope that someday I will be wise enough to apply what I have learned here I have mixed emotions about ' MI. some bitter, most good- I owe a great deal to many people, almost too numerous to thank. One day. I ' ll repay my debt. Thank you Man.-. Mom. [ohn. Tim. Mr. and Mrs. Medley. MeMa. All grandparents, the Allen ' s the Swain ' s. Virge. Scott C. Scott M., Jer. and anyone else I may have carelesslv left out or meet the remainder of mv First Class Far better is it to dare might ' things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to lake rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the grey twilight that knows not victor ' nor defeat. Theodore Roosevelt April 10. 1899 Dykes 1982; Scott Grumpier Rats: ]im Wiecking. Tom Bruffy OWEN O ' HENLEY McINTYRE JR Bush Woodbridge. Virginia History — Nav ' Marine Corps Marathon 3.2.1: Shamrock Marathon 3: Sgt 2: Ll 1: Blue Whalers 2.1; SCSC 2: Cadre 2.1 I had to wait a year before I came to VMI. and sometimes it didnt seem worthwhile, but I ' m glad I did. The ratline was full of adventures like Russ Stewart busting into our room in the middle of the night. D ke wrestling, and Purges. Third class year started out great, but ended in a second semester riddled with confinement and a ver - negative attitude. Second class year was the year that you finally got lo receive the ring. Ring figure was a blast and I was able to find a date t vo weeks be- fore the dance. I was luck ' because she turned out lo be a great date even though she picked the worst place to drop my ring, down the steps of |.M- Hall, .- nother big event was the founding of the Blue Whalers, with massive parties after the hops. Many road trips were also made i.e. the TI trip. Now it ' s my first class year and it has slaried out very well- The Blue Whalers are still around and road trips are being planned. Puke has already lived up to one of his nicknames. To my friends Feslor. Hammie. Ralph. Colonel. Sanka. Brent |P and The Blue Whalers. Thanks. Also to my roommates in rooms 455. 303, 233 and 144 we had some memorable events. I would like to give special thanks to my parents who have al- ways been there and always supported me. They also wrote me letters which no one else did. Thanks for helping me IK e this experience called ' MI. the place you love to hate. D -kes 1982: Pern.- Knight Rats: Rodnev Marks. Kent The Lunch Latimer 251 Y 1 WALTER ANDREW SKIPWITH MC MANN Walt. Skip. Wasm Berryville. Virginia Chemistry— Nav ' Cpl 3; Sgl 2: Ral Training Cadre 2.1: Library- Assistant 3; Chem- istry ' Library Assistant 2.1; Circle K Club 2.1: Editor ' 85 Ring Figure Magazine: OCA Vice President. The; I ' m not going to. I mean, if you about how mom and dad. and to make it through the pla knucklehead. ' VMI experience, so there. It to read a real tearjerker lend Susy Haybale helped well gel outta here ya Due to lack of space. I ' ll omit all the girls whom I ' ve made incredibly happy, and their respective schools, because I ' m wanted by the campus authorities at the majority of them, Mallory Hall, you can be glad I never made it into Navy flight school: I ' ve got this vision of me flying over with a big grin on my face, my hands on the bomb release ... of course. I ' d make sure not to hit that preppy guy ' s BMW. I guess I ' d better say something nice in this history so I can still use Moody Hall, Buckwheat would say. VMI you ' re OTAY! A lot more otayer I might add. had I been a student of that glam- orous goddess of Scottship Hall: funny how so many engineers were interested in short story! Speaking of stories, this one needs an end. quickly! Thank you so much Dr. King. All the chemistry teachers, and everybody else who helped me through here. Most of all I give my love and thanks to my parents and friends. Hadwee. Matt. David. Palmer, and those devil music listeners in the bat cave, I love you all. good luck. Dykes 1982: |ohn Bangert Rats: Charles E. Nelson 252 1 m — KENNETH E. MC NULTY II Help Received, Hoot, Mac McConnell, West Virginia Electrical Engineering— Air Force IEEE 1 ; VVV Club: 3 ■ i of ! ichool: Pvt- 4.3.2.1 It ' s finally almost over. The past four years have been long and hard, I never would have made it this far without the love, support, and encouragement from my parents. Kenneth and Sandra McNulty, My grandparents, Mr, and Mrs, Woodrow Toney. also gave me a great deal of support and help throughout my time here. Thank you all very much for everything. I love you all very much. Chris and Ben. you have been great roommates. The best of luck to you and to the rest of my friends here, Dykes 1982: John Matthews Rats; Steve Morris SCOTT JOSEPH MEDEIROS focko. Jar. Psycho. Steve, SJ. SKO} Falmouth. Massachusetts Electrical Engineering — Marine Corps Cpl 3; MS il. 2. 1st U. C Co. XO 1; Marine Delachmenl Semper Phi Society 4.3.2.1: Ring Design Comm.. Naval Aviators. Rut Training 2A: Cadre 2.1; IEEE 2.1; BULLDOG. I sought VMI for the challenge and unique education it offered and found the reward worth the work. It took determination, perserverance. and a good dyke to survive the ratline, but the worst wasn ' t over, Third class year brought academic pressure and increased responsibility and somehow I survived. Things seemed to be going down hill until I met the most important person of my life With her help i conquered new challenges and began a new road of success. No. it hasn ' t been eas ' . but I ' d do it again, I owe my success to my parents, for they gave me support and encouragement when I needed it most; )enee. of course, the girl of my dreams; my future in-laws, for giving me a home away from home; my brother Wayne, for being the perfect Marine to follow; and my brother rats, whose friend- ships will last forever. To my dyke, good luck |oe and to all those who ' ve helped me along the way-THANK YOU. For those who fight for know. —An Anonvmous life has a flavor Ihe protected never arine Khe Sanh 68. To my fellow e. always a Marine — Semper Phi! Dykes 1982: William Baron Tyminski Rats: Joseph D, Elie STEPHEN ANTHONY MEDEIROS Snake, Porch-wop, Blue Leader Seekonk, Massachusetts Modern Languages — Marine Corps Ral 4; Cpl. 3: Reg. Color Sgt. 2; Master Sgt. 2: XO Company D 1; Baseball 4; Marine Delachmenl 4.3.3: Bulldog Prep 2.1; Semper Fidelis XO 1: Cade! Asst. 3.1: Camp Despair 2.1: Great Cape Escape 2.1; Radford Road Trip Crew 2.1. It has ended though, only for the uppr ed- fr ot be to m the V the f t. Why? For lings can e. the ot be rt. far fr Massachusetts. I knew tl than I now even realize on the grounds of the discipline and self-assur; pered where others hav rats and continuing now idship i s school was different, more different In all aspects of my education, both Institute and off. I have grown in ce knowing I have endured and pros- fallen. Friendships here, starting as are something that I will cherish al- id lohn ' s infectious enthusiasm. I will have been together since rat year, and jud. comforter in the room The Animals, both ho have kept my sanity (believe it or not!| and who I care about more than they know. My Mom. Dad. and family I love and to whom I cannot expresss how greatful I am for their unselfishness and understanding- No matter what was said. done, or asked for. Ihey were there. A son could not ask for anything more. Enough said. ways. lerry ' s frii miss Malt, as w who has been Mark and Paul, through the yea; But ' begun. Neither v.ind nor tide is always with i 1 a dark and stormy sea cannot always be cle; set sail — and the horizon, however cloudy, is al Dykes 1982: Larry Thompson Rats: Rick Campbell. Todd Gri FREDERICK LEE MILLER Bird, Sleepy, Fast, |esus Chantilly, Virginia B.A. History — Army Cpl 3: 1st Sgt. Training Cadre S-3 Sgt. 2. 2nd Lt, 1; Hop and Floor 4.3; Ral ito the Ratline, ce that fateful ly to find how :. I didn ' t walk escaped by 3r another has Four years ago I walked down a flight of stair I have been working my way back up ever day. I now feel that I have surpassed myself. much work is still left to do in my life. Of coi down those stairs alone and I certainly havi myself either. Everything at VMI in one w; taught me about people: especially myself. Life may appear as hard or as easy as one chooses to believe. The hardest way is often a reward in itself. I would like to thank my Mom and Dad for the years of unending support before and during VMI. To my brother. Doug: Good luck in all your future endeavors. Mike, it was fun. Tug. it was all a joke! Lets go to the X. Kevin. The VMI experience would not have been the same without you as a roommate for all four years: we shook hands in the beginning as strangers and now we are Brother Rats and friends forever. Sam. I hope VMI means as much to you in four years as it does to me. It ' s a great feeling to be able to leave a place and say ever thing is allrighl . God. Remember; Past trips. Present trips. Future trips Kevin— I ' ll take the stoop. Dykes 1982: Chris Abbott Rats: Sam Russell JAMES ROSS MILLER Sausahaid. J.R. ' Burke, Virginia Physics— Air Force Low profile Ral 4: Cpl. 3: Pvt. 2: Lt. l: SPS 4,3 . Pres. 1: TCFC food sales manager 3; Karate Club 3. Sec. 2: Py207 8 lab assL 2; Summer school 3.2; Airborne 2; AAS 1; Rat Training 1: Mallory Militia; Mistaken Army ROTO 4.3.2.1. Tr ' ing to write something creative for this has been a difficult experience. Its hard to describe VMI in words without sounding schizophrenic. Feelings of joy and fnistration gel to form a reality far beyond anything I ' ve ever known. Bos. wake five minute call when it ' s over . . . : up i Thank you, Mom and Dad. for supporting i , though ; that there ' s a light a amnesty. Gov, Robb . ure couldn ' t have coi all those who made v room 329 wrecking well, different. Sorry i this place- Unk. thanks for showing me the end of this tunnel. Thanks for the nd Pres. Reagan. The one after Ring Fig- le al a better time Chuck. Thanks also to eekends the best part of the week. To the rew. you helped make third class year. told me the hill of ; efields and Gaussian pillbox ered with mathe JRM -Zappa Dykes 1982: Louis Corruptor Rossie Rats: Bill -liz ' Jasinski Rich You, you. you. banana-head LaHue - SCOTT DOUGLAS MILLER Mitch, Eric Bloodaxe, Don Rickles New Port Richy, Florida History— Army Rat training cadre 3; Ral training Company CO 1; Ranger Platoon 4.3.2; USMC Marathon 2.1: Navigators 2.1; The booring 290 : the and Thank you. Mom and Dad. for giving support I needed to stay. Thanlcs as well to the countless others who have made my stay bearable. I ' m sorr ' I can not mention you all. As for VMI. I am in no more mood for thanking you than I ever was to my parents for beating me with a wooden spoon. Perhaps in time I can better appreciate that which is best, is not always the easiest. Whatever VMI is. good or bad. it is as much a part of me as four years can be. For me the Insti- tute will always hold a lot of memories, both pleasant and painful, about what was and what might have been As all who have been Keydets understand, but none who has not can. as much as 1 hate this place I still love it. Dykes 1982: T.K.. ' Cookie |arvis Rats; James ]. Stepnowski MICHAEL ANDREW MILLIGAN Milly. Indy. Iron Man Indianapolis, Indiana Civil Engineering — Special Student FT A.F, 4.3; S.A.M.E. 3.2.1: Association of Special Students 4.3. 2.1: Cadet Battery 3; Rat training 2.1 ' ; Combat Engineer Platoon 2: Dive Club 2.1: Cadet Newspaper Staff 4; Cadet Assistant 1: Computer Asst. 1; Weight Room Comedian 2. I would like to thank God and everyone who has helped me throughout my cadetship and my life— dykes, brother rats, roommates, relatives, friends, advisors. |you all know who you are) and especially my parents. Looking back. I can see that I ' ve done a lot of growing since coming here, but I know I ' ve still got some growing left to do. So. here ' s to you. Scooter, you ' ll get yours some day. Gee. It ' ll be nice to be human again. WHEW!! -M.A.M, Dykes 1982: Adrian T, Bogart III. Bogie Rats: Andy Dizzy Gillespie |oe The Breeze Malone KURT A. MINNE Mouse. Minne. Disneyland U.S.A. South Holland, Illinois English— Air Force The Being-able-to-live-wilh-Cole-for-lhree-years Award I could have used all this space to write about my dreams, goals, and accomplishments, but I am not going lo. Hard to believe huh? Greg. Brent, and Pern- will always live, Mike, y (finally). hanks for existing guys. I match-head, thanks for ; Bryon. what can I say? It only look us four years, but we finally got a real room. We have gone through a lot together— (naniely roommatesi, but I will never forget your Southern humor, your animalistic outcries, your rockhard faith, or our mutual love for limmy The Man. We all, ■ ' rolled with the punches, played out all of our hunches, and made the best of whatever came our Mom. thank you for your unending drive and my Haley humor I must admit, there is a lot of Grammy in me— God bl ess her! And Dad. ihank you for Minne patience and your own unique way of loving. I love you both very much. To my lovely lady Linda. Well, we have been leaving each oth- er now for about four years, and yet. my love for you has never been stronger. Thank you for writing, because without the love those letters carried I would not have made it. I owe you a lot of love and attention for those many absent days— I am jus) very happy that 1 have the rest of my life to pay back that debt. I will never forget that you are three-times my lady, or the promise you made me. 1 love you. edv Dykes 1982: Ron Me Rats: Shawn Evans (another I 254 O f PAUL GRIFFIN MITCHELL Snake. Mitch, Boomer Richmond, Virginia Mechanical Engineering — Army , Tennis 4.1; ASME 2.1; Ski Club 3.1: Private 4.3.2,1; QW-jAM 1; Number One Club 4. The wheel is lurnin ' and you can ' t slow it down; You cant let go and you can ' t hold on; You can ' t go back and you cant . stand still; If the thunder don ' t get you then the lightenin ' will . j I. Garcia B. Krutzmann R. Hunter ,■ What a three and half years it has been, but then East Lex i decided to put 12 packs of Bud on sale and I got to spend a . year as a civilian. Fortunately, thanks to many very good peo- ple. I was able to return. Much thanks (more than you could ever imagine) to all of you. especially my Mom and Dad for their unending support, understanding and money, i could have never done it without you I love you both very much (you too I Mary, but you know that already). ' The good times I had at VMI with my friends can never be re- placed. Camping trips, Goshen days, the Shed, QW-JAM, the parkway, Ben Salem, the mountain, never had such a good time . . - Thanks I Andy. )eff. Darryl long strange trip i stop drinking. ) all of you; Mule . Ed . Steve. Monkey , lohn Henry, Quimbo. Waif. etc. What a s been (G Dead). You guys are the main id to get back into this place bad enough to Nothin ' left lo do but ; Dykes 1982: George Larry Tho Rats: Tom Kennedy . SMILE!! 1. Garcia R. Hunle ROBERT T. MITCHELL III Bobbert, Bobby Ted. Disgrace Winchester, Virginia Mechanical Engineering— Army Trainer 4,3; Rugby 2: ASME 2,1; Superintendent Sponsored Sebatical 3,2; ODU 85 Club; Earth Pen 3.2.1; Spanky ' s Boxing Team 1; Sleep Mentor 2.1; College Republicans. After four years, the Class of 1985 is graduating, well at least some of us are. It is hard to say what exactly we have gotten from VMI, but we have changed, hopefully for the better. VMI. more often than not. appears to be one large monument lo machismo, bravado, and hypocrisy. Life is not always fair and reasonable, maybe that is good. The best part is the friendships. the hidden treasure of VML The Earth Pen ' has made these years bearable and the reason I ever came back. Pig, Moose. Greek and Slo-mo. you are like brothers to me. To my Parents. what could I ever say that could even come close to saying what you mean lo me and what you have done for me? Your infinite patience with me. while I unique. You both truely stand aloni am glad we are finally close. Keep vas finding myself, was I love you both Tom, 1 pushin . be the Cadet 1 r a great girl, you ' ll do never was. To Amy, my double, good. Through the confinement, inspections. PE Department out of control, the Earth Pen has made it. We ' ve finally got our license to wear clashing plaids- Chilarious! Remember all the crazy times; I fully intend to do it again the next time we get together. Remember, if ain ' t pen. you ain ' t , , , ! ' In the depth of Winter. I finally lay an invincible Summer, ' Dykes 1982: Gary Persinger Rats: Brad The Ghost Ada alized that within the ANDREW JAMES MOCK AJ., Andy. Danno Carlisle. Pennsylvania Mechanical Engineering— Marine Corps Rat 4; Cpl. 3: Sgt., Master Sgt. 2: G Company XO 1; Scuba 2.1: USMC Detachment 3.2,1; Water Polo 1: SCSC. From August 17. 1981 to Graduation. Nowhere else is such a long journey made in so seemingly short of a time. I must ad- mit that VMI was not very fun. but it ' s meaning was great When I think of my start here my mind ' s eye sees PauL m - dyke. Never before has anyone tried to point me in the right direction Your efforts were endless Paul, and I have come to appreciate them greatly in the past 3 years. As a third classman I saw another side of the Institute. No longer a Rat, I soon found that much of my education came from my mistakes, as well as those of others. Much of VMI ' s meaning came from a charismatic group of young men who were the Bravo Co. Rats when I was a 2nd. Now I ' m a first classman and I ' m trying, as before, to understand why I did this. nd I feel stupid for not realizing ,■ answer lies deep in the eyes of the men I ' ve 3 much with, my brother rats. M that we didn ' t er outweigh the priceless gift that ' Mi has gh-en Woo. Mick, lohn, Bart. Tommy. Ke in— Brother ivill remain Semper Fidelis. You were the reason id the reason I stayed. Time will never fade our no distance can ever really separate us. At long last I have a chance to recognize my family. My parents. Fred. Beck ' . Tom. and Granny. Thank you all for your love. Mom and Dad, I hope you know that I could never forget the love I had at home. Well. I now 1 this sooner. been through have could nt us. Phil. Stan Rats— to you I came here. Dykes 1982: Paul A D ' Antonio Rats: Tom Babycakes Reimann 255 44 ' i DONALD LEE MONDAY Don, Virgil Alexandria. Virginia English — Army Yearbook 1: Tanker Platoon 1: Circle K Club 1: English Socie( ' I: P ' l. 4.3.2,1; Club 46 2.1; Hop Floor Comm, 1. Well. I ' ve finally come to the end of a ver ' long road: or have 1 jusi corned lo Ihe beginning of an even longer road? Was it worth itV I think I can finally answer— yes. Il ' s a thin hne between love and hate, and I ' ve ridden that line ever since matinculalion. I ' ve met people and made friends here that 1 never want to forget. I especially want to thank m have given me. 1 never w prayers, letters, and visits. I Dykes 1982: Steve Barger Rats: Lee Tvh Der ' parents for all the support the; uld have finished without thei ;ant to thank you. Sheryl, for al STEPHEN VAL MOTYLINSKI Mots. Stosh. Wad. FM185 Eastchester, New York Electrical Engineering — Air Force Virgin Privale; Arnold Air Socieh ' ; Scuba Club; Young Republi- cans; Number One Club; Charlie Co. Guidon; IEEE— President; U.T.K.E,; King Confinemenl; 1st Class Grub. As Frank Sinatra would say And now the end is near ... and I did it my way. Bui in doing il my way I ' ve spent most of my cadetship on confinement. Despite being on confinement I still managed to have a few good memories, I can ' t remember Ring Figure so it can ' t be one of them. In all my memories, good or bad. there seems to be one common denominator. U.T.K.E. Without Mark this place would have been unbearable, but I probably wouldn ' t have spent so much time on confinement. I think rat year my dyke gave me the best advice about VMI get out of this place as often as you can because that ' s the only way you ' ll stay sane around here I ' ve tried, but with no avail. But somehow, with the support of my family and friends. I ' ve made it through the four toughest years of my life. To the CLASS of 1985. This commandment I leave unto you. that ye love one another as I have loved you. Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends. — lohn 15:2-3 Dykes 1982: Clem Zotto Rats: Steve Quintavalli GREGORY DYER MOYERS Moyersville, Turkey Farmer, Movers Moyers, West Virginia Electrical Engineering-Navy IM 4.2. Cpl 3; Sgl 2: Lt 1: Deans List 3.2; Cadet .■Ksst. 2,1; NROTC Scholarship; Radio Club 2,1: IEEE 2.1; Tanker Pit. 1; Cadet Circ. Manager; WV Club 2. Pres. 1: Firefighters 1: Skii Club 3.2.1; Karate Club 3: Pep Band 4: Ghetto 4.3.2.1 I will always treasure both good and bad memories of VMI as they are shared by many of my classmates. I congratulate my roommates over the past four years for tolerating my depressive moods and I am deeply indebted to them for making life bear- able. The most important driving force in my cadetship has been my loving family. Mom and Dad. how could I ever thank you foi the support that you have given me? From that night during cadre when I called home, through academic difficulties, anc all of various escapades, you have been behind me all the way Thank You 1 would also like to thank a very special youn lady who has made my last year more than I ever dreamed i could be. It ' s been real . - . goodbye VMI , Dykes 1982: Bob Mori Rats: Paul Hicks 256 - ' , ♦i ' DANIEL WILLIAM MURPHY Murph, Smurph. Magilla, Minski, Blackout Cincinnati. Ohio Economics — Army Virgin Private; Football 4.3.2.1; Society of Young Economist V.P. 2.1; Investment Club V,P. 1; OGA Sec. 1; TCFC 2; Pre Law Society 1; Deans List 4.3.2; Academically Dist. 2,1; Omicron Del- ta Epsilon 2.1; No. 1 Club; Beta Theta P.O.P.; Monogram Club 1 I came to VMI unsure of what to expect, and found it can produce the best and worst of times imaginable- Now with a ring on the finger and a diploma on the way. no doubt the good times will be remembered, and far more often than the bad. VMI has taught me responsibility, integrity, and apprecia- tion for the things most people take for granted, such as food, sleep, beer, and how to behave in stainA ' ells at a hop. If I could do it all over again, there are few things I would change. One thing I would never change is the friendships. Thanks buddies. I would have been lost without you! I promise there will always be an extra plate at my table for a few beers, few laughs , . and old times. Finally, and most importantly. I would like to thank the Al- mighty for blessing me with understanding and loving parents. Mom and Dad. anything I have ever done I owe to you. You have given me more love and opportunity than I know what to do with, I hope I can do something with it. Dykes 1982: Kyle Weidlich Rats: Brian Lewis. Scott Richardson ANTHONY W. NEAL Tony Owensboro, Kentucky History — Marine Corps Simper Fi Fraternity 4; Drill Team 3; Theatre 3.4; Glee Club 1, The trans ition came like a thunderclap on wakes you from your sleep. Then came washing the sleep from our bewildered eye ning thai torrents. seemed to last only . march from Bataan, ts- For others it ' Man ' fell from the heat, or the pressure, or just from the exhaustion, and a few simply stra ed from the trail of honor and were heard from no more. Many were lost, but even more stayed, those who had resolved to endure, and to triumph. We were all volunteers, and the end of our journey is in sight. We all owe many things to many people for our success; our parents and family, our BR ' s. our dykes and friends, our country ' , and to ourselves. More than anything else though, we owe our thanks to God, We are all stronger than we were before. Lets not allow our- selves to not u se that strength for what is good and honorable. If God gives you something, it ' s because he expects you to do something with it. Let ' s not let him down after we have re- ceived so much able nd respected friends. Tony Neal 85, Delta Co, Dykes 1982: Dungee Lee Rats: Shawn Dooley. |ohn Wells JOHN CHRISTIAN NEBLETT Neb, Neb ' s, Biscuit, Muffin. Tube. JC Richmond, Virginia Economics — Army Pvl 4.3,2,1; FCA 4,3.; 2.1; Pre-Law Societv ,1; Young Economist 2.1: Investment Club .1 Vice Pres. 1; Ral Football; Rugb - 3_2.1, Why VMI? I slit] don ' t knou ' . but I do know that coming here was a correct decision. The benefits and lessons received here have been invaluable, but that doesn ' t mean I like this place. Then are we really here for enjoyment? No. I cant say we are. and we know that. vet we still go on I think it is rirtualh- impossiblt to beat this place on your ov m. and those that did I salute you - I didn ' t. and the support I eceived i vas the best I know of very few of my classmates vho rece ved the same support I did. My n lom and dad were there aU ays; cheering. consoling. and help ng, I truly believe that I a m the luckiest person in the world to have the parents I have. Mom and Dad. I love yo u ivith all my heart- I want to thank 3iy friends for also beinj here for me. |.P.. Matt, and Mead, yo u guys are the best. Ed and Krist I want to thank you for •our love and support. I consider n lyself to be very lucky to know all of yoiL I love you 11. Keep ir touch. Dykes 198 2: Gan- Pe rsinger Rats: Opu r «?- •? - CHARLES DALLAS NIXON JR. CD.!. Yee, Yee Monster. Surf Nazi, Goat Virginia Beach. Virginia History — Special Student Private 4.3.2.1; Deans Other List 4.3.2.1: Summer School 4.3.2.1: Schizophrenic 4.3,2.1: Disconlenled 4.3.2.1: New Wave Fanatic. Thrillseeker 1: 311 Bar and Grill 3: Engaged 2. Not Engaged 1 land having more fun): UA Excursion in Sem Dorm 1. The end of all this madness is in sight now. but 1 will never forget the long, hard road it has been for me these last three years. I have tried lo remain an individual, but a lot of my youth was lost in the process of becoming a worldly person, I have had many experiences, some good some bad. unfortunately my cadelship has generally left me with a strong feeling of resentment for this school and the military ' . I regret the fact that I have spent what was supposed to be the best years of my life in an institution that insanely regulates mens lives to the point that they have to sneak around like convicts in order to do things that everyday people do. Don ' t get me wrong, VMI is a very prestigious school of discipline, high stan- dards, and honor. I just feel that I have missed out on a good part of my life by tr ' ing to build my character and be disci- Now 1 plan to get a job and enter the real world and I see that I am only going to starting all over by readjusting my lifest ' le. Only time will tell as to whether my college education has been beneficial to me or not. Tom. Bert, Opie: Thanks for being there these last trying three years, to all of my friends. I wish you good luck. There a lot of things that I want to accomplish in my an only get on with that when I get out of col- learned quite a bit. put up with a lot of things nterest in. but what the hell, it didn ' t kill me. n and dad and everyone who has supported my lifetime, but I i lege. Well I ' ve that I had no Thank you. mo efforts! I love v CD Dykes 1982: Bill Towie Rats: Bill Wong MATTHEW EMMETT NOLEN Hexaballs. ME, Video Twin. Mr. Ole, Kraut Mountain View, California Biology — Air Force Fencing 4.3.2. : Pvt. 4.3.2.1: CCSC 2: College Republica ns 1: A nold Air Society 1 Only from de th an life arise. We came, we saw, we sucked up. Death car ne n the early mor ning: sweat parties and ri runs. Now w e a ise from our m old prison to face the gr realities of th re 3l world, BUT, ' We will all go dow n loget er. Face it. A-e are a class and will continue to be so ev after we are g one We made our m ark here. Room 182: Rob. Reid. Tab. please slay out of jail. OK? Remem- ber our limes together! The Bat Cave. Red Front runs and the excursions to Rob ' s house. W.G.. stay away from the little boys and upside down margaritas! The Bio-Rals of 85: remember our first exams? Over the past four years you all have been good friends and associates. To those who have helped n a general thank you. there ai to you a special thanks. You years. I hope I will be the now M.E.N, (skin) Dykes 1982: Jose [. Suarez Rats: Brent H. Hashimoto throughout the years. 1 must say just too many of you. Mom-Dad. lave put up with me for 22 long JEFFREY D. NORRIS J.D., Mr. Biology. ' Airborne ' Chantilly, Virginia Biology — Air Force Rat 4: Private 3.2.1; Arnold Air Society 3: VMI Firefighters 3.1; Rat Training Cadre 1. Love, honor and perseverance are the key to life. Beyond this. I do not have anything profound or unusual to say. I would hke to take this moment to thank and congratulate my brother rats jespecially Mike. Bill. Hugh. Bill, and you too loe] who have stuck out these past few years. Without each of you, this place would not have been the same. It is you all that makes this place special. Secondly, I would like to thank my family, especially you Mom and Dad. for always offering support, encouragement, and love. Finally. I would like to thank you. Lord, for without you. I know I would not have made il. Dykes 1982: Stuart E, Byrd Rats: Edward R. Page 258 - , W. KENNETH NUGENT JR. Nuge Salinas, California History, Spanish-Air Force , Pvl. 4.2.1: Rugby 4,3.2.1; Number One Club; Founder ' s Day ■ Massacre; Airborne; Cadel Assistant 1; Posit Committee; Stent ' s Roommate 3.2; Symposium 84; Dean ' s List 2,1; EC GC Secre- tary. What can you say about this place? It is definitely a different j sort of experience. One that can ' t be described. It has to be j lived to be understood. I don ' t believe that I can pass on any I great wisdom about surviving this place. You simply learn the ■ system as you go. and hope you make it. I am still hoping. But I can honestly sa that VMI has been a positive experience, at least so far. These past four years have been an exciting mixture of parties, travel, late nights of cramming, rugby, the Founder ' s Day Massacre, and yes. confinement. And who do I : owe it to? My roommates who have kept me partying, and of i course my parents who have funded this adventure into the , unknown, and have suffered over my worries as much as I I have. Thank you. Now I just hope that during these four years. I have built a solid foundation on which to build the rest of my life. This isn ' t the end. it is just the beginning! Dykes 1982: l.C. Edwards Rats; Richard Blocker SHAWN PRESTON OLIVER Stracko, S.P., Preston Mission Viejo, California Mechanical Engineering-Navy Cadre Coi. 3; Ring Figure Honor Guard Commander; Ski Club Pres, 3,2; Homecoming Court 3; Ring Design Comm. 3; Cadet Recreation Comm. 3,2. Pres. 1; Posit Comm. 2.1; Cannonball Comm. 2; Ring Figure Comm. 2; Mini Baja Project 2.1; First Class Editor ' 85 BOMB: Rugby 4; Parachute Club; Pvt. 2.1. Sitting down faced with the task of summarizing my feelings to- ward the Institute is possibly one of the most difficult things I have ever done. It is a tale of love, respect, perplexity, and frustration— but never hale. Looking back over the past four years. I can honestly say that I have experienced the very best and very worst which the Mother I bestows and I cherish each extreme equally, as they have provided the basis of many lessons, I have learned a great deal about myself and others, and accom- i er before thought possible. I have acquired a 1 for things which others take for granted— like The many sacrifices now seen so small com- ays feel and the fabled sheepskin 1 plished things I greater apprecia a good nights n pared to the pride I will always will take with me. Thanks VMI To my family— Words cannot express how much each and ever ' one of you have meant to me throughout these four trying years. Thanks for the prayers, understanding, and love and for standing by me when 1 fell I was alone, I hope I have made you proud BRs— Without the many friendships I have made here all this would be meaningless, as it was been you who really make VMI what it is. Best wishes always. Dykes 1982: Murray Hudson Rats: lames Fuzz Tuemler. Mike After Smith DAVID MICHAEL OLSON Molson, Jimmy Staunton. Virginia Civil Engineer-Army S.A.M.E. 3.2.1; A.S.C.E. Student Chapter 3.2.1: Hop and Floor 4.3. 2.1; Circle-K Club 1: VMI Fire-Fighters 1: VMI Sports Parachute Club 2; Private 4.3.2.1. for three years. I can truly say thai he has become one of the best friends I have ever had. He is a ver - gen- erous and outgoing person who has become a good friend to all those around him. In addition to these qualities, Dave is also a ven. ' hard worker who always does his best. I will always remember the roadtrip to jersey. Taking Dave for a walk at Man. Washington, and the numerous after-taps firework displays. These are just a few of the good times we have shared. Now we will leave VMI behind and step out into the real world. Good luck Dave with all that you set out to do. I will miss our time together. P.W.D. Dave came down the road to VMI and ran smack into the Ratline. Even after surviving the Ratline, he had to put up with me for two years, which rates him prett ' high. Dave kept patience to my il- logical ways, and he even put up with some of my musia Dave is someone I can count on. which means a loL Take care Dave. I wonder where we will be t vent - years from now? lay L. W ' ell Molson , it looks like we ' re finally out of this place. It seems like so long ago when we were roommates in the Ratline. We had some good times together!! Like that sock fight Russ Stu- art walked in on. or that radio we never got caught with. Good luck to vou and Dawn and Til see vou at the reunion. Moonhead nbers especially Dykes 1982: Emmett R. Heltzel Rats: Billy D Harper. Mike Milligan 259 ♦ ' 1 } DAVID PHILIP OTHLING Dave Alexandria. Virginia Civil Engineer — Navy Pvl, 4.3.2.1: Number One Club 3; Georgelovvn Bound 4.3.2,1; ■Lefs Walk Home From Randy-Mac Club 1 Steve and Claire— Thanks for vour never-ending support, guid- Mom and Dad— I love you lalways have andjalways Dvkes 1982: Chris Abbott STEPHEN EUGENE PALMER Eddie, Rosey Arlington. Virginia Economics — Army Football 4.3.2.1: Monogram Club 3.2.1: Society of Young Economists: Investment Club: Video Club 2,1: No. 1 Club: P ' t. 4,3.2,1: Patchin All-American 4.3,1: South of the Border Club 2, 1: Roland Tiso Appreciation Society 2,1: Ft, Dragg Club 1: Dyke School 2: Truth Serum 4,3,2.1- I came here three days early for football, the place seemed cool, but three days later a nightmare started and things were not so cool. Time just seems to drag by but, now it is finally coming to an end. I will always cherish the good times like Breakout. Ring Figure, and. of course. Graduation A big thanks goes to my dad and brother Darr l for helping me to make it through this place. The friendships formed here are the best. Ron. Ben. Russ. and P.W. it was great having you as roommates during all the ups and downs that come during a cadetship. Lefs get together and part) ' at Moody Hall sometime Dykes 1982: Curtis |ohnston Rats: lohn |Fat| Fiore. Aubrey (Smilesl Walton JOHN VINCENT PARENTE J.P., Giovanni. Boomboom, Wop, Dego. |ohnny P. Albany, New York History — Marine Corps Pvt 4,3.2.1: Cpl. 3. Color Sgt. 1; Boxing 3.2; Four Year NROTC— Marine Schol. 1: USMC Marathon 1; Cadet Assistant 2.1: Moe 1 How does a person successfully put in 250 words the feelings and emotions as the ones I have experienced at this institution. Well, if VMI has instilled me some qualities, one of them must be perseverance. So I will try, VMI. you have taken some of the innocence that I had as a boy when I came to you. In return you have given me the chance to challenge myself to the point of true pride in the things I have achieved. With this also comes the knowledge that these achievements came about only through the help and support of many people. I can ' t thank you all enough. To that special fam.ily in Lynchburg, you ' ve taken me in as one of your own and made me feel at home. Thank you. Doc M.. I hope that someday I will be able to help others like you ' ve helped me. Matt, Neil, and Dave. I couldn ' t have had better roommates. To my friends lohn. Woowoo. Meade. Nebs, and all my brother rats, the friendships I ' ve shared with you are my most prized treasures of this place. Finally to my family-Clem. Connie. Pete. Carmella— you will never know how much your support has meant to me. I couldn ' t have made it without you. Mom and Dad. when all others doubted, you had faith. You are my strength. 1 love you. Years from now 1 will look back with pride and joy and re- member that for a brief moment we were ... A Band of Broth- ers A Merry Few |VP Dykes 1982: Robert Campione Rats; Kelly Alexander 260 PERRY TURNER PATTERSON Bambi Spartanburg, South Carolina English— Air Force Corporal: Sargeant; 1st Sargeant; Cadet Assistant; V.P.O.; Dean ' s List. THE ROAD NOT TAKEN Two roads diverged in a yellow wood. And sorr ' I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it benl in the undergrowth; Then took the other, as just as fair. And having perhaps the better claim, Because it was grass ' and wanted wear; Though as for that, the passing there Had worn them really about the same, And both that morning equally lay In leaves no step had trodden black. Oh. I kept the first for another day! Yet knowing how way leads on to way. I doubted if I should ever come back. I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two road diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less (raveled by. And that has made all the difference- Robert Frost Dykes 1982: Adam Pantaze Rats: Mark Doyle STEVEN LEWIS MERCER PATTON General, T.T.. Slim Fairfax, Virginia Civil Engineer — Special Student Pvt. 4,2,1; Cpl. 3: TCFC 2; Ring Figure Const, Comm.: Dean ' Other List 2; Run For Your Rack 3.2.1, Four long years ago I came to th was doing the right thing, I have fii made the right decision. The Institute not knowing if I lly convinced myself that I of these past years will be with me forever, especially those of the parties at Zolloman ' s, Sem. and all the motels in town, I would like to thank all of the friends that I have made, my family, and espe- cially Kathy for all of the support |moral and financial) that they have given me. Without them I would have never made it through my four years at the I, Dykes 1982: Tom Mad Dog Madigan Rats: Karl Finsterbusch IV JOSEPH MICHAEL PAULEY Joe, Denny Potomac. Maryland Electrical Engineer— Special Student Bomb Photographer 4.3.2.1: Equestrian Club 4: Glee Club 2.1: Newman Club 4.3,2- Well, graduation is finally upon our class. It ' s been a hard struggle, but we ' ve made it. I ' ve had some good times and some bad. but overall I think I made out for the better. To the nuts in 88. Trac -. Greg, and Deshom. good luck. To ' Sid and Matt, live it up and goodluck. to my roomies in 396 and 296. Don and Kelly. Thank you for taking me in. Don. good luck in the future, may you always prevail. Kelly. G er the course of the past two years we have become good friends. We ' ve partied together and argued at each other but still our friendship has prevailed. Let ' s hope this continues on as you go into the Nav ' and I sweat out one more year and then continue Martha. I met you at Zollomans rat year, since. I hope that you will hang on to mc to graduate. I would like to say more, but We ' ve been togethe: long enough for me ant: Love vou. Mom. Dad. Cathy. Cecilia, and Grandma, thank you for lo -e and support. The only way I know how to pay you back is to graduate. Mom and Dad. I know I ' m not the brightest buL I can say I did my best. Honestly. There ' s so much to say to sc so let this suffice. To all alu forget the five year men. D ' kes 1982: Floyd Allen Rats: Tanh C. Chau any. but not enough space for it i and old corps, good luck. Don ' t 261 € PHILLIP RAYMOND PAUQUETTE Phil. Pip. Flipper Coxsackie. New York Civil Engineer — Navy P t,; Fencing 3.2,1: Dean ' One Club; Basselt Club 1- List 2; VMI Firefighlers 1; Number I could start out writing about my experiences both good bad. but there is no way I could relate even my most ble experiences without being ver ' lengthy. Instead, I ' d like to say what I gained most from VMI. There are many things that an alumnus walks out limits gates with, an education par excellence, a knowledge of responsibility and fair play, and respect for tradition and the military life. There are also count- less other benefits of having attended the toughest military col- lege in the countr -. but the two most important benefits I will walk away with are a great commitment to God and man and friendships of the very deepest kind. From the ratline one gains not only mental toughness but also a very special relationship with God. Also. I would be hard pressed to describe the intense, lifelong friendships that develop during ones cadelship, I ' d just like to say thanks for everything Craig, leff. Mike, and evenone else. You guys really helped me through here with your understanding and humor Well. Marlla. we started out with the odds against us. but as wonderful as this last year has been with you. I can tell you it will only get will always be ver ' much in love. Special , You are primarily responsible for my mak- better because we wi thanks to you Mom. Y ing it through VMI. I i , Mo Dykes 1982: Ken Ro: Rats: Frank Charlon ROBERT SCOTT LEE PEARSON Scott, Scotty. Trashdick. Trashdog. Lifer Rochester, New York History— Marine Corps Anne 4; Anne and Laura 3; Bughead 2, A Lot 1; Cpl. 3; Sgt. 2; Lt. 1; Delta Epsilon Nu 3; Circle-K; Probation with the Nav ' Department 4.3,2.1; Cave 1; Friends of Paul and Fred 4.3.2.1. Hey. VMI hasn t been all that bad. In fact. I ' v had ! fun here. Its a shame space why even try! Thanks to a We ' ve been tight. |ust for thi two very good teachers of i you ' ve helped out a Iremendc Scott, ' on ' t allow for the full story. So my friends in Delta compa ny. ;ake of history-: Id like to thank ne. Mr. Turner and Mr, Greet . amount. First I thank you for putting up with me. Who else could live with smelly feet? Or. hay-roll surprises; and worst of all my wonderful stories. It has not been eass ' living with your late night screams, bottle gymnastics, or the girls you ' ve abandoned me with. But that ' s friendship. That ' s why when you leave here you ' ll not get rid of me. Someday, late at night I ' ll show up on your doorstep with pizza and pop. We ' ll sit on the floor in the dark While we sit there greedily munching down, we ' ll talk of our exploits, femine and ugly. In the meantime have a good life. Sho. Dykes U Rats: Gu CRAIG LEE PITTMAN Pitt, little Pitt Houston, Texas Civil Engineering — Navy Private 4.3,2.1; ASCE 4,3.2.1. Membership Chairman 3; Navy Scholarship 4,3.2,1; Cadet Trainer 4.3,2.1; Glee Club 4.3,2.1: Chapel Choir 4,3,2,1; Chapel Usher 4.3.2: Scuba Club 1; Pseudodyke-X48 43; VMI Firefighters The first time I met Craig I was on the training room table our rat year, and placed in his capable care. Since then we have become good friends. I have no doubt that Craig will be an out- standing Naval Officer, but more important, is an outstanding human being. Stand tall, walk proud, and never forget the in- ternal ties which bond brother rats together. Vaya con dios mi amigo! |SG When I came to VMI. I thought I knew what I was getting my- self into, having heard about it for two years. I was wrong. I quickly found out you can ' t explain VMI. it has to be exper- ienced. Shortly before matriculating I was given some ver ' good advice; keep your sense of humor and you will have little trouble. Although I have had more trouble than I ' ll admit, I will always remember those words. I have had experiences few could imagine, good and bad. I would not part with any of them. From the road trips rat year to the long hours of studying, and all the last minute changes that have showed up along the way have helped me grow in innumerable ways. would like to th; ally all ;opie in the train those who helped along the way, espe- -lerry. Harv. Mm. and Todd. Also the Most of all I V ways being the luld like to thank . CLP Mom and Dad. for al- Dykes 1982: Van W. No Rats: Bruce Busila 262 £ f1! €9 , ' THOMAS RINEHART PLOWRIGHT Snowplow West Chester, Pennsylvania Civil Engineering Private 4.3.2,1; VMI Theatre 4.3.2.1. Tech. Director 3.2.1; Hop Floor 4.3.2; ASCE 3.2.1;; VMI Museum Cadet Assistant 1 From the day I passsed through limit ' s gate until the day I receive my diploma, the VMI expeiience has afforded me my share of trials and triumphs. Memories of such events as the VMI theatre. Ring Figure, tunneling and adventures with Karyn. Robyn. and Andy will always be with me. Through all the MEIs. SNIs. FEIs. parades, and working with the VMI Theatre. I have made many friends that will never be forgotten. Chris, you have indeed made my life more interesting and. at times, more enjoyable You are a good person and I know you will make it through this place. Karl, at times when 1 was liv- ing on the edge. you prevented me from falling- Thanks for just being there Mom and Dad. thanks for all your love and support. Farewell and thanks VMI. Dykes 1982: Trey Phillips Rats: Chris Hall JOHN MICHAEL POLLOCK Bonehead Glasgow. Virginia History— Marine Corps Rat; Corporal; Sergeant; Number One Club; First Class Prival Founders Day Massacre Survivor 2; I survived Stent 4.3, Dean ' s List — Sometimes; Ghetto Corner 3,2; Sinks Annex Ranker Fan club 0. In attempting to write my First Class histor ' . I believe it impossible to sum up what the VMI experience has meant to me in the space alioted, thus, I will leave it to those more elo- quent than myself to undertake that task, I find a more impor- tant dut ' in thanking those that have made my cadetship bear- able. To Ken, Kurt, and John, thank you for being there, with a dol- lar, a beer, or a hop date. Finer friends and roommates I could never find. Good Luck. To Jake. Tim. Doc, Woo. and Davidson, it ' s been a hell of a party, don ' t ever sober up. The hangover would kill you. To Jim. Rich. lack. lohn. and Quimbo, 1 the Corps Lastly, to n Without yoL You are the hope I have C.R.-I knoi Good Luck. parents and brother, thank you for everN-thin love and support I would have never made lost important people in my life and I love ' ou. lade you proud. cks. but I be the: ' . before Death is nothing, but to live defeated daily. — Napoleon Dykes 1982: Willie Funkhouser Rats: C.R. Langhorne WILLIAM FREDERICK POTTER Otter. Billy Jack, Confinement Kid Suffolk, Virginia English Psychology Private 4.3,2.1; Hot Floor 3.2.1; Delia Sigma Nu 3; (R. Fan Club 2.1; Sport Parachute Club 3. Reflecting back on my four years at VTvII there ' s onK- one thing Id like to say: It hasn ' t been as bad as ever one told me il would be. it ' s been worse. I realized the ratline would be tough, that the military- would be a pain, and that making grades would be difficult but no one told me that I would be spending nearly half of my cadetship on confinement I was. however, blessed with hvo wonderful roommates, who. after returning from weekends at Randy Mac. Mar - Baldwin or Radford would tell me ever - detail of their exciting and mar- velous weekend. And then say. Gee Fred, too bad you ' re on confinement, Thanks a lot gm ' s. you really know how to make a guy feel good. If there ever was a reason to leave V fl. Fred Now after completing nine years of militarv- school he must move on to the civilian world. Can he sur ive? Yes. because he has survived ' MI. For at ' MI Fred was blessed with luck, bad luck. If there was only the slimest chance of getting caught, he beat the odds. Fred made it through his manv months of con- finement and yet still retained a sense of humor. We used to joke how he couldn ' t stand having full class privileges. Fred, you ' ve been a good friend and roommate: I thank you. Have a good and prosperous life. Shoe Dv-kes 1982: Steve Checca Rats: Wilson Deppe 263 JOHN MICHAEL POWERS John-o. Red Leader, J. P. Duxbury. Massachusetts History — Army Cpl.: Pvl. 2; Op. Sgt. 1: Ring Figure Honor Guard 3; Rappel Instr. 3.2.1; Sports Wriler 2.1; Great Cape Escape 3,2,1; Young Scholar Sabbatical— BSC 3; Camp Despair 2,1; Radford Road Crew 2.1; Squaller 2.1; Bill ' s babysitter 2.1; Club 32 2,1; Key Wester 4.1; N. Bounder 1 would be nearly impos: iression of the past four y VMI experience- The sive. and di ible for A ' ords can aptly descr s manv. the criticism I uncertain- But I leave satisfied, for my education has been a complete one. both on and off post. That which I have gained far outweighs that taken, and like any Irish Catholic from Massachusetts I have weathered the best of blows. I now stand a better person, secure in my beliefs, and anxious lo press forth past my cadetship. With me I carrv- faith unshakable, confidence restored, and friends inseparable. My success at VMI is due to several people. First, that special family who have always given of their lime, love, and guidance; lo whom I owe my graduation as much as I do my own parents: thank you for being there. To Ringo, my cohort in crime: we share a bond tempered by trials endured, moreso than most of our classmates. Steve, you have endured my cyni- cism, sarcasm, and pessimism. Our bond is that of brothers. And Doc M.. my deepest thanks. Finally, my entire family: Thank you. So now I begin my quest to follow the gleam, leaving behind those words of another stalwart son of Massachusetts directed lo those wilh whom I have shared the hilarity and the frustration of these past four years: Bui we have begun. Neither ■ Our course on a dark and stoi But we have set sail— and the full of hope. Dykes 1982: Rich Meyer Rats: Randy Williamson. Mike Grant ■ tide always with i always be cle; :r cloudy, is al -lohn Fitzgerald Ke PATRICK BEN PRESSLER Pi, Press, Maniac McComb, Mississippi Civil Engineering-Army I can sum up my years al VMI like this: hard work, loneliness, and looking forward to breaks, 1 have had enjoyable times but, until First Class year, they were few and not often. Having a car First Class year makes things so much belter. Thank you, Mom and Dad, for supporting i make it through here, Dykes 1982: Eric Odde nd helping i LOUIS PETER PRIMA VERA Primo Norristown, Pennsylvania Mathematics— Army Private 4.3.2.1; Ski Club 3; Young Republicans 1, My tenth grade math teacher once told me that College will be the best four years of your life. Of course, 1 had never heard of VMI at the lime, and I ' m sure she hadn ' t either. Al- though I feel the ratline did change me for the better, I can ' t help but think thai the remaining three years could have been better spent elsewhere. In the years to come, if I can look back al my time al VMI and consider it the best years of my life, then . , . The question ever ' one asks is ' If it is so bad, why do you stay? I still haven ' t found the right answer to thai question, but I must also admit lo them that my time here is not completely devoid of fun. Although I spent most of my third class year cursing my lack of transportation and enlerlainment, my second class year brought a roommate with a car. Vid. the monster made this place bearable Flash, Stevo. Art. and of course you Vid. our weekly lours of the campuses of Virginia are as close to my teacher ' s words as I could come. But by far the most important factor in winning this war of trition was the love and support I got from my family. Every visit, every food box. every letter let me know someone there cared. This goes far above and beyond the financial support you gave me when I needed it, and I thank each and every one of your for it. Dykes 1982: Mark Ha Rats: Mike Pannell -rngton 264 7 f i — fl ii THOMAS CLAY PULLY T.C., Pellican Richmond. Virginia Civil Engineering — Army ASCE 4.3,2.1: Baseball 4,2.1; Water Polo 3,1; Monogram Club 2, 1; Cadet Waiter 2; Private 4.3.2,1, From my first day at VMI I knew things would never be the same. My old carefree, eas ' -going lifestyle is history. Nobody made me attend VMI, It was my own choice and, oh boy, what a choice, I cant really say I hated it here, but then again, I really can ' t say I loved it If it hadn ' t been for the friends and good times. I ' d hate to think how bad a place this could be, I know the limes I ' ve spent at VMI will probably prove to be my best, but I ' d hate to admit it. The friends I ' ve made have been the greatest, I can only wish them the best [ust keep on nmg. all than . My parents, sisters, and brother have givt could imagine Their love and support have helped me survive, I only hope that I have not driven them crazy with my troubies- Don ' t worry. Mom, No news is good news. Dykes 1982: Bill Burnett Rats: |ohn Doyle KURT WHITNEY QUIMBY Q, Quimbo Ojai, California History— Marine Corps Corporal 3; Sargeant 2: NCO 1; Varsity Soccer 4.3.2.1 Team Captain 1. Marine Detachment; Monogram Club; Dean ' s List 3. 2.1; QW-)AM Tie Holder Variety is the spice of life and that variet ' is limited one ' s imagination. It was my imagination that took m from the West Coast and the confines of one society thrust me into the confines of the VMI sv ' stem, H ' attempting to see the positive aspects in everything . body the time has passed quickly. My parents did me right by letting events run their course al- though I realize al limes they probably wondered if they still had a son. Thank goodness for calling cards! Everyone has an effect on everyone else whether good or bad and I believe the friendships I have made here at VMI have helped me gain invaluable knowledge into the nature of life. It won ' t surprise me a bit if we meet on some stretch of beach that runs parallel to the good times— slow down until we meet again, ADIOS VMI! Dykes 1982; loe Bouchelle Rats: Joe Swider THOMAS HERNDON RAHE Sidewinder, Skunk, Chink, T. Sierra Vista, Arizona Civil Engineering—Army Private 4.3.2.1; Corporal 3: ASCE 3.2.1: Ranger Platoon 3 1: Ring Design Committee 2; Drug and Alcohol Comminee 2.1: Rappelling Cadre 1: Alpha Company Guidon. Mom, Dad. ]R, and Ida. thank you for your love and support. I wouldn ' t have made it without you. I love you more than I have shown, and more than you will ever know. Bert, CD,, and Opie. thanks for being more than roommates. but also being friends for the past three years. You ' re the great- est. Bill and Burt, the same goes for you. too. Tug. what can I say? I couldn ' t have asked for a better friend. Remember TNT. Bill B,. Ron. Shawn, and Steve, thanks for everything, especialh- your friendship. Tim and Joe. thanks, and remember The West is Best! The school we leave behind in 1985 is not the same school we matriculated to in 1981, But then the men that leave this place are not the same boys that came here. A part of me died here, and a part of me was bom. I can never replace what I ' ve losL but I couldn ' t have gotten what I gained an -where else. Ttiere have been lots of changes and lots of times, both good and bad. Even though it seems there were more bad times than good. I leave here with no bitterness for the past only anticipation for the future. To the rising first class. 1 wish you the best of luck ne-xt year. To the class of 1985. good luck and Godspeed, Dykes 1982: Michael Ray Ewing Rats: Phillip Carl Jones Edward Lee Wether U 265 ▼ ' 19 1 V ii ' WILLIAM HOWARD REID Turtle. Turtle Head. PB Kid. Skyler Virginia Beach. Virginia Civil Engineering— Navy Soccer 3.2: Bomb Staff 1; Pvt. 4.3.2.1; Cpl. 3; Dean ' s List 2; NROTC Scholarship 3.2.1; Obsessed with |ulie 2.1; ASCE 4.3.2,1 Well it seems the days have come and the days have gone and time has continued to move on bringing the end near. Now that the end is near I find myself reflecting on the past years here at VMI. A lot has happened in those years, things that will al- ways be a part of me; for Ihey formed many of my attitudes and greatly influenced my demeanor. Through it all I ' ve met some good people, friends I hope to see after it ' s over. These friends helped when it came to dealing with the total negalive- ness of the VMI. However, if there is to be one good thing I lake from this place it ' s what my family means to me. This place taught me exactly how important a family is— especially my parents. My parents have been very supportive, and often supplied me with the strength to continue forth. They often had to have a great deal of tolerance with me; this they did with unyielding amounts of love and support To them I say— Thank you. I love you! I ' d also like to thank my brother and sisters and give them my love— Tom. Kay. and Winn thanks for the loving support. WHR 266 ularly exciting party at tional friend. That be- Bill was my co-dyke and after o: Sigma Ki 1 realized that 1 had ; gan our friendship and we are now very seldom seen around barracks one without the other. We have had many good times and ver - few poor ones, which is in itself extraordinary. He is a good man and I hope that he will do well in all future en- deavors, best of luck. )GD To the one man who knew almost everything about me. from Julie on— [ohn may the best in life be yours always. Dykes 1982: Kevi Rats: Steve Wate A, Smith RONALD HILL REIMANN, JR. Screamin ' . Fish Great Falls, Virginia Electrical Engineering — Navy Pvt 4.2; Cpl 3; Sgt 2; Regt Sgt Major 1; Football 4.3.2,1; Mono- gram Club 1: IEEE 3.2,1; Eta Kappa Nu 2,1; Video Club 2.1; Computer Head 2,1; Georgetown (Winston ' s) Boys 4,3.2,1; Navy Scholarship 4.3.2.1; Dyke School 2; Dean ' s List 4.3.1 I entered VMI on that hot day in August, saying goodbye lo a lot more than my mother and sister. Being a cool, cocky high school senior. I knew I could handle this place. Or so I thought - . So began the worst of nightmares, but the best of educations, I like lo think of Matriculation Day as the blank page separating chapters in my life story. Since that time. I have sur- vived the ups and downs of cadetship. from Breakout to Ring Figure and now Graduation, and those many long days between, I thank God for seeing me through the worst. But mostly I thank Mom. Dad. Tim. Tom. Carolyn. John, and Matt, whose constant love and support helped me to make it to the finish line when it seemed so unachievable and distant. One couldn ' t ask for a more understanding family. To Steve. Ben. and PW. I give my thanks for sharing [and cre- ating] all the good times, and support during the bad; you ' ve been great roomies, friends, confidants, and cohorts. No doubt we will continue to make the rounds in G-towne bars or wher- ever we end up, II won ' t be difficult to leave barracks, although our room had most of the creature comforts of home. But it ' s time to move on In ' . ethir Now it ' s lime to join the fleet and answer my patriotic hopefully in some of the better ports of the world , Australia . , Monte Carlo. Monaco , , San Diego , , , or Pearl Harbor, Who said that your college years are the best life? , - , Mine are just about to start, tJykes 1982: Steven P, Dobler Rats: William Bill the Cat Powers GREGORY MARSHALL RENNER Troy. Tore, Dobie. Walley Rockville. Maryland Civil Engineering— Navy ASCE 3. Vice-Pres 2. Pres 1; CE Honor Societ ' 1; Dean ' s List 3, 2; Academically Distinguished 3; Rugby Club 2; Ski Club 3.2.1 I ' d like to start off by saying that this has been the best experience that I ' ve never had. It ' s been a long time since we first arrived, and since that time 1 have long since forgotten why I came here, or why I stayed for that matter. It has just been the place where I have gone to school for the last four years, and it has taken me that long to convince my friends back home that not ever ' one here is a blood crazed war monger or a complete geek (at least not everyone). I ' ve gone through many changes since I ' ve been here and I guess I can honestly say that not all of them have been for the worse. Seri- ously. I ' ve met a lot of good people during these past four years both on and off post, I ' m ven ' grateful to all of the relatives around the area for the Sunday suppers and the weekend visits. Oh yeah, my parents helped too. I ' d like to say that I couldn ' t have made it without their help, but I probably could have (I ' m in big trouble now|. Before I finish. I would like to extend my deepest appreciation to all of the roommates from the 04 series, without whom I would have never turned out to be the warm tolerant person that I am today. Now. I ' ll always remember H ain ' t why. why. why, why , , , it just is. — Van Morrison. Dykes 1982: Mike Eden Rats: lohn Bordelon Ife l. 4rl JEFFREY A. RICKARD Ricardo Strasburg, Virginia Civil Engineering— Army Number One Club— Dean ' s 0th 4.3; Foxtrot 2; India 1; 10 times t ■ List 4.3.2.1: Pvt, 4.3.2.1; Band 1 Dav VMI has certainly been an experience, but not a ver ' pleasant one. I can only hope and pray that it will one day be worth all of the effort. And as my final days appraoch 1 fee! as if my four years here have finally produced something other than confinement and penalt - tours. I shall leave with a commission and a degree- 1 never would have tolerated my stay here if it were not for my wonderful parents- By their loving support throughout my stay. they have given me my future, a debt 1 can never repay. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank my roommates Craig, Phil, and Mike; they made my bad times just a little bit I hope to see you will not i Good Luck KYLE- ■ of you along the Dykes 1982: Robert Klenke Rats: Kyle Holtzman. Mike Mil JEFFREY FLOYD RIDDLE Moonhead, Duke, Paducah Paducah, Kentucky Electrical Engineering — Army Band 4.3,2.1; Pep Band 4; Pvt 4.3.2,1; Cpl 3; IEEE 3.2.1; Scuba Club 3.2.1 Treas 2; Amateur Radio Club 3.2.1 Treas 2; Sky Div- ing Club 3.2; SAME 3.2.1; Ski Club 3; Cadet Waiter 1; Cadet Battery 2; Tanker Platoon 2: Fire Fighters 1; Summer School Club 3 My four years at VMI have certainly been an experience. I didn ' t really know what I was getting into when I got here but I have no doubt I made the right choice. The ratline was a tough challenge but the memories and friendship will last a lifetime. I had great roommates every year. Dave. jim. Boz and I kept our corporals busy during the ratline. For their help I would like to thank: Greg Moyersville a roommate of three years and also Davidson. Dave. Brent. Greg. Chris. Adam. Kelly and about everyone else in Band Company. Most of all I want to thank my parents, grandparents and the rest of my family for their love and support without which I would never have made it this far!!! No Dad it ' s not a Country Club yet! Dykes 1982: |ohn Hargreaves Rats: Victor Sredl J. KIRK RING Ringo Mollusk, Virginia Economics — Army Rat 4; Cpl 3; Pvt 2.1; VMI- Commanders 4.3.2.1 Vice-Pres 1; Rat Training 3.2.1; Young Economists 2.1; Investment Club 2.1: Pres. VMI Theatre 3; Boxing 4; Visiting Scholars Program 3: Dean ' s Other List 4.3.2.1; William Mary Na 1gator 1. I do not ask to walk smooth paths Nor bear an eas ' load. I pray for strength and fortitude To climb the rock strewn road. Give me such courage I can scale The hardest peaks alone. And transform ever ' stumbling-stone Into a stepping-stone. A great deal of thanks goes to my family for their midjing support. To my Mom and Dad I owe everything. Their understanding and steadfast love pulled me through. Thanks! Thanks goes to a special lady who made this year great Well lohno we beat them all. God bless you and thanks- Dykes 1982: lim Cosby Rats: Bob Davis. Robert Draper i KEVIN ROBLES Barney. Clint, Stoneface. god Tabernacle, New Jersey Civil Engineering — Navy Cpl 3: Msl. Sgt Reg S-4 Sgt 2; Battalion S-1 1; ASCE; Treasur- er. Vice President Hop Floor 4.3: Concrete Canoe Team 4,1; Ral Training Cadre 3.2 Has it really been four years? How time flies when you are having fun! There were things I disliked about my character building at VMl but there were far more things that I liked and wouldn ' t trade for anything in the world. Al l of the good limes thai I have shared with friends that could never be for- gotten is at the top of the list. The people I have met here are great and 1 have learned many lessons from dealing with the different personalities. Especially my roommates over the years — Tim and Mike— you gave me many laughs. Tug. what can I say: we were never serious but we did what we had to. And oh yes. Fred, ! started my cadetship with you and roomed with you all the way through. We made a strange pair, but we were always a pair. I owe many of my best memories to you because we did it all together. LasI but not least. I want lo Ihank all of those outside of the I who had lo live with il. Dau. thanks for all of those words of wisdom. Mom. I ' ll never forget thos ; food boxes! Theresa, how can I repay you for all of (he letters and attempts to cheer up a bad day, like putting hacksaw blades in a food box white I was on confinement. A few reminders for years to come: Smiling at the ogar. the Philmont mug. workouts, breakout, the flaming duo. road trips, |im Beam. Rabbit vs. Honda. Fred and Barney, pre-ring parties. Ring Figure. Hob-n-Hob. Hop-n- Go runs. Sacco. and dykes. ! wish all my BR ' s the best of luck in all you do! D -kes 1982: Dave Kohle: Rats: Mike Malerba DEVIN SCOTT RODDENBERRY Rodentbelly. The Rod. Chesty. Puff Vero Beach. Florida Civil Engineering — Marine Corps ASCE. SAME. VMI Firefighters. CES-VP. Dean ' s List. Distinguished— 2. The Class of 1941 Award, Pvt 4.3.2.1, Four year Marine Corps Scholarship, Scuba Club To me VMI was the best choice because of the friends on the inside and the support of the people I love on the outside. The number 55 will always have special meaning because it in- volves where I put up with my best friends for life: W.K. Ar- thur and G.W. Klein, I would like to thank Dad. Granny, Mom. Clint, and especially Stephen for all of their efforts and atten- tion, I am ver ' proud of all of you. If I tr - to nber only the during 4 yeai and Mindy Rod ' s hous. here, il will include breakout, graduation. Mo road trips, my summers in Florida especially Dad and Betty ' s visit. Klein ' s wrestling inabilih, ' . As to the Institute, well, it ' s been real. See There are two things to aim at in life: first to get what want: and after that, to enjoy il. Only the wisest achieve the A gem is not polished without rubbing, without trials. Dykes 1982: Rob Rambo Rats: Michael Sevffert -Logan Pearsall Smith ir a man made perfect —Chinese proverb CHARLES VINCENT ROGERSON Rockhead, The Rock, SACMF. Chuckie Dinwiddie. Virginia English — Army Football Walk-On 4.3 Promaji Club 4,3 1: OGA 1: P ' t 4.3,2.1: Ced and Da 4.3.2.1 II i,j, txcvdet Club Expense Account 2,1; i,l; English Society 4.3,2.1; Monogram Club 2. ,2.1: Ced and Darren ' s most ardent B-ball fan VMI— Why? Because I thought I could. Mom and Dad it would never have been possible without your undying love and support. Through the years of struggles, triumphs, defeats, sweat, blood, tears, and the never ending battle with life. WE made it!! Darren and Cedric. two men who Have taught me the most ba- sic rule of being a man. You feltas taught me lo accept faults. You taught me to respect others and mostly to respect myself. Darren and Ced taught me the true meaning of the word Brother. Without their constant cuts, the late night B.S. ses- sions, the soul-searching heart to heart talks, and a couple good kicks in the butt I wouldn ' t be here now. My only regret is thai we only had four shori years together, THANKS BROTHERS! Coach Harmy — sorr - about all the grey hairs. You saw me through the thick and thin I wish I knew how to say THANK YOU but it is difficult to say something when no words are necessary, Mrs. Johnson, the Reeves ' . Doc and Juice. I ' m forever grateful. Ralphie. Flea. WG. IH). Davis, Todd. Tayloe. Greenie. Dave. |1. Woo K.. Big Woo, Lamont and all the rest of the boys, thanks for seeing me through this hell. I hope life doesn ' t suck as bad as the last four years have. Tina— Thanks Babe!! VMI did give me one thing in the form of a beautiful, warm, caring lady that has been by my side through it all. Without your love, patience, and understanding all would have been in vain. 1 made it!!! Dykes 1982; Phillip Doc Davis Rats: Erich Diehl. John -A.!. ' Williams 268 m w • fi TOM lOEL ROLTSCH Weasel, Little Weas, Rolchy, Clark Kent Dumfries, Virginia Physics — Army Soccer 1. Swimming Team 4. SocieW of Physics Sludenls. Sigma Pi Sigma: Timmins Music Society 2: 400 Club; Bat Cave Club. ,Amitjville Club. Raslaman Award for Best Writing 1984 Well I haled every day I wa |was not at the I I ' ll always incredibly ostentatious. Barracks member as the most insane, lud Jve ever lived. Id like to thank s at the I and I loved every day I ir the ring even if it ' s place I will always re- 5. even dangerous place of my teachers for mak- Dssible: Dr. Monsour. Col Col Minnix, and Maj Sauder. Col Peters. Maj B Richarde. Id like to thank Cloudy for my only D. I ' d also like to thank Cadet Bruce Nichol for leaving my car in Greenville— Thanks Bruce you ' re a heck of a guy. My room- mates here at VMI added a spontaneity that often filled my jays with too much excitement. They were; Mark Williams, |oe Rose. Stuart Taylor. Tayloe Dameron. Hunter Elliot. Lou Wertz. Shane Sullivan and David Morgan. Finally. I ' d like to say goodbye to the Class of 85. Later, ' Dykes 1982: Michael Burt Rats: Todd Freiwald GRAHAM CALVIN ROSE Ears, Cracker, Dante, Man Rat Midlothian, Virginia Chemistry— Army Varsity Tennis 4.3.2— Captain 1; Deans list 4.2; Ciub 46 3.2.1: American Chemical Society— P.R, 2.1; Edwin B. |ones Scholar- ship 1: Circle K 2.1: Private 4.3.2.1 The past four years of my Hfe at VMI have been enjoyable, painful, and profitable. Looking back, the good times have outweighed the bad and they will remain that way forever. Two years ago Club 46 was established and each moment with the members of this club has been exciting and priceless, Don Jellybutf Monday and the ■ ' Worm Shindle always had the best wrestling matches. Ringleader Fraser was always a spark when he would light his farts. The latest member Husk Hulvo would always enter the room with a new helmit mark on his body after a practice. Good luck to all of you. it ' s been real! My greatest thanks go to those that I love and cherish! Les. without you being there, my rat year would have been mean- ingless. Grandmom. your many letters have greatly supported me. Then there is Andrew who didn ' t write, but I knew he cared. Mom and Dad. I can ' t blame either of you for VMI. but you have been super rents and I can ' t explain how much I ' ve appreciated your love. Although it has been long and hard. I ' r ways keep VMI in my heart! Dykes 1982: Mark Kempsell Rats: Tommy Carroll 1 went and I ' ll al- JOHN EDWARD ROSE Guess Work Claysville, Pennsylvania Civil Engineering — Navy Swim Team 4.3.2.1; Elected Co-Capt 1: Monogram club: Deans List 4.3.2.1; Academically Distinguished 2; Militar - Award of World Wars 3: VMI Civil Engineering Honor Socieh ' 2.1: A- Team There is an old and often heard sa ing You get what you pay for. I think this is especially true of the education one receh-es al VMI, Attending four years and finally graduating from V n costs more than just tuition. Initially the cost was low, in the form of weekly hair cuts. As the length of my stay increased, so did the price I paid. I have spent much of my time and effort on academics, athletics and military bearing. Still, at other times. I have had to pay the price for having too much fun with Confinement and Penalt - Tours. For me the price of ' MI has been high, but upon graduating I can easily say I receK ' ed more than an education I would like to first thank my parents for keeping me steered in the right direction. Grandma and Grandpa thank you for Arn. thanks for keeping me smihng. To my roommates. Mike. Joe. Tony its been something else hasn ' t it. Thanks guys. Thanks goes to all my friends for all the fun and good times. It ' s lime for some more ' D -kes 1982: Chris Ronon Rats: Greg Hall 269 JOSEPH LEE ROSE Gerbil. Tolc o. Eddie. Hascal. Little Buddy Norfolk. Virginia Civil Engineering Howling. Swim Team manager, Can Hit Team. TCFC Patron Bat Cave Club. Inlercollegiale What can you say about the above mutant and give him enough credit for all the squallors he ' s provided his friends at the ■Roof. He and the one and only Hant ' Hunt single handidly changed the barracks lingo and the personality- of the Corps in general. Rooming with the Gerb was an incredible howl, I was constantly clipped from behind by this madman pulling something I never saw out of the blue. Down for the count. It ' s terrible that you had to leave so unexpectedly our 1st Class year, but I see nothing but success for you in the future, MWW 85 There is only one Gerbil-Ioe and that ' s the one with all the curly blond hair and thought of as Buddy-Rock . If there was ever a man qualified to sail his father ' s vessel during our own squallor. then Joe would be the skipper fearless of all lightning. One could not ask for a better road trip partner (while he is awake) nor an all-around pal with a dynamite gal we know as Sue-Hamster. To think of oe brings to mind a fantastic fam- ily with Barbera and Warreen always there to push us forward. We will always be around and in the spirit as our little Buddy , SST Yes. Ihi s boy wa s a howler til the end Now he ' living in r house. sleeping in my bed. partying with my friends, a playing with m toys. And here am at the and it s sucks, i hope h s ' s having good time . Gerbil. was looki fonvart 10 graduating wilh oupal but that was not to be h Squallo for a ye ar then next year ■11 c ome back o visit you an alum nus in n- y Porsche, A:hat c n I jay. do it up buddy, a do one for me w hile you ' re at it— Bark. Bark The Weasel D ' kes 1982: I-C. Edwards. Honey Hunt Rats: Adam Phillips. Marsh Robertson BYRON LEVON ROSS Geekster Clifton Forge. Virginia History— Army Indoor-Outdoor Track 1982-85. Promaji Club 1981-85. D.P.D, My four years at VMI can be summed up as different. Thrust into a world of military and academia. I had to reevaluate all of my priorities, I have asked myself: why did I stay? The one reason that reoccurs is it was for you. I have been given so much of your time, not to forget financial assistance, 1 want to take this lime to laud you mother. You were there when the tunnel began to close. When I needed a soft hand you were there. No matter the situation you were there to supply confidence and rekindle my pride, I have accomplished four years, but. you given me much more, God bless for the understanding and strength, I love you. Without your constant support, who knows. I may have ended up at USC. I haven ' t forgotten you. Pete. We all know the good that you possess and the silent pride that you maintain. At least I have the satisfaction to know that I ' ve given you another reason to hold your head high. I thank and love you all. I love you, D ' kes 1982: Clem Zotto. Rich Myer, Dave Fritz Rats B.|- Barnes. M.O, Castillo WILFRED G. ROWLETT JR Wilfredo. W.G., Duck Matoaca. Virginia B.S, Biology — Army Boxing Team 4.3.2.1: RDC V-Pres 1; No. 1 Club; Cpl 3 Sgt 2 B Co XO 1; Hop and Floor Comm. 4.3.2,1; Sport Parachute Club 2,1 Circle K Club 3.2.1; Writer VMI Cadet 2,1; 337 CC; CCSC 2. 1: Scuba Club 1; AUSA 2,1; Young Republicans 2.1; BUM 3; Blue Whalers 2.1; AC. Scars 4.3.2.1 Riing! What? Four talk about it no. I find it m ' l make Rowlett! ally hard, who have Q way man. No Dad yo me go. I don ' t want to go to VMI, Get your chir Riing! What? Four years, no way man. I just got here, you can ' t make me leave. Sometimes you just have to say What the - — . Heck I just learned the rules, maybe if I fail physics again , , . Well folks the long hard road has been travelled and the end is in sight but believe it or not it is hard to say good- bye. VMI is one of those places you love to hate, you curse it ' er ' minute of confinement but let : ow that ' s a different story. I find it ri ipossible to compile thanks to all those to whom 1 am greatful. Think of it. seems just like last week I signed that big book and became a cadet. I have endured that rarely travelled path and reached my goals, but not alone. If it were not for my family, brother rats, and you Hope. I would have surely fallen short. It was my family that raised me in a proper way and taught me right from wrong. You instilled in me an endurance to finish what I have started. It was my BRs that brought me to realize that blood is not thicker than water. You acted as true brothers when I was down and out. t|ess. Dave. H. Mac, John. Matt, and Greenie). And finally it was you Hope that was the highlight of every day. You have sacrificed much, as have all of you, these past four years. For this I am eternally grateful. Thanks, and all I could ever say to you Mr. Irvin. If you don ' t like the way I ' m living you can just leave this long-haired country boy alone. C,B,D, Dykes 1982: David Shutt Rats: Brian Durham. |ohn Ryman 270 J JEFFREY CARL SANDERS Martian Man, Woodstock, Spock Midlothian. Virginia Mathematics — Air Force Pvt. 4.3.2.1: PFT 3. S-2 Societ ' 2. Guido publicans 1. Bearer 1: College Re I find it quite difficult to express my experiences al VMI in so many words. I honestly feel that I would not have made it if was not for the care and support of some very special people. I would first like to thank my parents, which their love and support helped me through the difficult times. You all have been there when I needed you whether it was to take me home for a few hours or send money to make life more bearable. I would also like to thank my roommates for putting up with me. I realize that I was sometimes hard to get along with and some- times down right stubborn. We have shared both good times and bad. Finally. I would like to thank the other special people who gave me support, whether it was support on a run or help in academics, you helped to make the VMI experience bear- able. ' Dykes 1982; Thane Durey Rals: Eric Faison. Scott McCumber SUMONCHAI SANUSUN Sam; Hippy Rat; Booger. Rattanaburi Surin, Thailand Civil Engineering — Army Pvt. 4,3.2,1: Dean ' s List: VMI Civil Engineering Honor Socieh ' ; Tanker Platoon What can you say about a kid like this? He came into m room only because one of my roommates turned out to be a dean s other list student. Two years later when he left my room I al- most cried. How he put up with me and my rowdy friends I ' ll never know. As long as I live I will never forget him. Sumonchai has done very well here at VMI. He has attained a very good GPA and made a great number of friends. I hope he has enjoyed his stay in the States and has learned how Ameri- Bv the I am a drunk redneck Sanusun will probably be i Iheir Army I wish him a great deal of happines Good luck brother rat. RTY 85 I would like to express my sincere thank to Nanlana and Thongkham Somsanuk, Kranokporn and Preecha Mapunya and Exchai Triamsritong. Their support, kindness and concern has helped sustain me in the Uniled States. It has been a pleasure to have known them and shared good times with them, I will miss their company and support. I love them all. SSS Dykes 1982. Chri Rals: Kultawal V Ronan WILLIAM MARTIN SARGEANT Mart. Sarge Millboro Springs, Virginia Economics Spanish — Air Force Varsity Swimming, Water Polo-YP 2. Treas 3. CpL Sgt Captain- BATXO. Dean ' s List 3.2.1 Academically DisL 1; ROA Bronze Medal 3; ROTC Scholarship 3.2.1: Omicron Delta Epsilon 2.1; Simga Delta Pi 2.1: See. of Young Economists. AAS. Ring De- sign Comm. S-5 Tour— Escort Well, we are finally here. The first thing I want to say is thank you Mom. Dad and friends. If it were not for your support and understanding- Its hard to tell where I would be today. My dyke was mvaluable to me in my understanding of the 1 ' . I hope I will be equally as invaluable to mine. Rust -. it said in your first class histon,- that if 1 took after you I would make the best of my years here and I surely have. These four years have been quite a testing period. Even though it meant falling down some. I think I have passed and my respect lies here for my BRs and ' MI. To the roommates of 305-205-105 you all are the best friends a guy can have. You helped a great deal in my self-underslanding-Guys (Tom-Kev-Ieff-Strib) Take care and keep in touch. To my dykes, do not let the negati -e aspects bog you down— If you want something, go for iL but have respect for others. Enough of the philosophy — I made iL Thanks to God-Family-and friends, and until later— Adios Amigos! D ' kes 1982: Rusty Wood Rats: Kirk Dew ea. Rucker Slater 271 .i PERRY WILSON SARVER, JR PVV. Elmo. Fudpucker Strasburg. Virginia Economics— Army Football 4,3.2.1; Monogram Club 2.1: DMS 1; Society of Young Econ.; Investors Club; Rat Daddy Club 3.2.1; Other Deans List 3.2.1; Pre-Law Club 3.2.1; Pvt 4.3.2.1 (Who Caresll Patchin All- American 4.3; Bob Thalman Imiliation Club 4.3.2.1; Roland Tiso Appreciation Club 2.1 I remembered the first time I saw VMl. I woke up in the backseat of my father ' s car. and there was VMI! I rolled over and told Dad to drive on! I was wondering what the HELL I was doing here! Dickie Moore, thanks for helping through that year, . s much as I was in trouble. Dickie was there! After my rat year. I was on my own. At first, 1 disliked VMI, but I learned what VMI meant. But when I was marching in a pa- rade, I was proud to be at VMI, Ron, Steve, and Benny Tm glad I moved in with you. You are also like brotheres to me. .Mom and Dad, Thanks for being there! You gave me much ad- vice that has helped through VMI, I am glad that I attended VMI, IT WAS THE RIGHT CHOICE. Of course, I cannot for- get you, Susan -lou were there when I needed you! I LOVE YOU! DYKES. Good Luck goats high! I will be v the future!! Studv hard and set Dykes 1982: Dickie Moore Rats: Eric Woodhouse, Walte ALBERT LOVELACE SAUNDERS Bert, Fax. Se ' um Halifax, Virginia English — Air Force I came to VMI not knowing exactly what to expect when I arrived. I was leaving family and friends and it seemed as though it would be years until I saw them again. As the days went by. many of my brother rats were leaving. Believe me, I thought about leaving myself. But I told myself I was going to make it. It never would have been possible without the help and understanding of all my friends, especially you Opie. Tom. and CD. There is a deep friendship there that can never be taken away. Coach White, what can I say. None of this would have been possible without your help, concern, and most of all your friendship. I cannot thank you enough. Coach Maini and Mrs. Maini, thank you both for all your support. I want to thank you, Mom, most of all. Your love, support, and understanding has meant so much to me. I will never be able to repay you for everything you ' ve done for me. I know there have been trv ' ing times but we ' ve made it through together. Thank you Melanie. Annette, and Spencer for all your love and encouragement. You ' ve made these hard four years a little brighter. Grandmother. I hope I have made you proud. Thank d support throughout the I lo Dykes 1982: John Friend Rats: Criss Finwood, Thorpe Whitehe DARREN ANTWON SAWYER Derwood, The Claw, Sawyer Winston-Salem. North Carolina Economics — Navy The Franklin Wright 69 Memorial Basketball Scholarship; Tht Giles H, Miller. ]r ' 2i Most Outstanding Sophomore Award Varsity Basketball 4.3.2,1; Monogram Club 3.2.1: Promaji Club -1 3.2.1; Society of Young Economists 2.1; Sgt 2; Battalion Sgt. Maj 1 VMI Who, what, where? Those were the questions that weni through my mind when I was first confronted with the opportu- nit ' to visit VMI. Now I know. Many thanks go to Mr, Marl Coach Sandy for having strong faith in my ability to worl hard on and off the court. He always told me to hang in then Darren And I did. I came here unsure of my future yet I was still a confident and responsible young man. My experiences more like strange encounters, here at the Institute has given me a new perspective on life. I can now see a glimpse of what lie: ahead of me and it is upward. I have grown to be even mort confident in my capabilities as a resposible, respectful and re- spectable man, There has been some changes within mysell emotionally, physically and ps ' chologically never the less it wa; all for the better I still must overcome my impatience for lift and learn to steady my harried pace; Slow me down hard, anc inspire me to send my roots deep into the soil of Life ' s endur- ing values that I may grow toward the stars of my greater destiny.,, I honestly believe time is with me. Cedric anc Chuck, you two guys, what more could one ask for in room- mates? We have become close only because we are men. Mer who understand, men who knows what it is like to struggle ai one and then pull together as a whole. We do understand eacl other ' s ways, we are major engines in the machine callec brotherhood. Hugh, yes we are the same. You are the friend i person needs through thick and thin. Let ' s keep it that way Thanks so much Barb anc you. You are true parents if onl; Brothers of 156 ad 141 we Ben for being there when I Donald. Wayne. Pam and Kevan. Hey its finally ( you knew! God Bless Dykes 1982: Ozzie Belchei Rats: Kevin Everhart 272 r , - ' MICHAEL JAMES SCHRIVER Norfolk, Virginia Civil Engineering— Air Force |PnvaIe 4.3.2,1: VMl Theater Staff 2.1; Set Conslniclion Director 12.1; Soflball 4.3; A.SC.E, 1; A.S.C.E. Project Committee iwhen we first came to VMl ever one told me how quickly four I years would pass. 1 told them that they were crazy. After the I first day as a rat. lime seemed to have stopped. Since that time I have gone from a scared bo y to a quick-tempered, sadistic, man. I have also become an academic stud. All of these changes brought about more and more responsibility until I finally had my own rat to teach. What a headache I hope lime will pass quickly for him too and I wish him the best of luck. To my family goes the biggest applause- Without them I would not have survived. Thanks Mom for all of the time spent sew- ing and writing. Thanks Dad for making sure that I knew my grades were lousy. Thanks Nan for everything. Sue. Deb. Dave, jrhanks for making the home life a little easier, and of course i Bryan and Bobby who will make your hair turn grey real fast. I love all of you verv much. I ITo my friends I also sa ' thanks. You guys made me at least ' Slay sane, Tom. who always lets me abuse him. Danny. Kirby. ;Dave and Paul who helped make this place a little less impossible, thanks guys The room was always full of happy tini ' .s and weird sayings. Who can forget pet names such as 8h-i[.r or Fuke or sayings such as What a bargain To ■■Wha f)ykrs 1982: Chuck Ka Rats: Geoffrev Sklar MICHAEL PATRICK J. SCHWITTER Mika Naeiels Glarus Schweiz CH Physics — Panzergrenadier Sigma Pi Sigma Honor Society. Vice President SPS. RDC Officer. Dean ' s Honor List 4.3.2,1; Boxing Der einzige Grenadier ist ein Panzergrenadif Dykes 1982: |ames B Hicke; Rals: Russell S. Sloane DAVIDSON ARTHUR SCOTT Deddle Lexington. Virginia Electrical Engineering — Air Force No. 1 Club: Private Brown Fan Club 4.3. From rat to first cla; changed while you j you. Everyone had tc wait to finish but th you had four hotels i up with a mortgage i lail I tried to make emerged with a smi coming back, I ' ve le; the game (some by th by your side playing passed Go. Thanks N Dave. John. |ohn. Thanks to my Dyke live and special th; Game. maleur Radio Club 4.3.2.1: John M; Nowhere 4.3.2.1 s it was all a big game ilayed and the deck wa play but no one could ; majority did. Sometimes it m Boardwalk and Park Place n Baltic Avenue. While I did !pl the rules eked against Some didn ' t seemed like only to end ice it seem like Free Parking and lile that, no matter how they yelled, kept earned that it ' s not so much how you play the rules, some noij its more who you have ig with you. I only wish we could have all Mom and Dad and Family. More thanks to Kurt. Ken. Greg. Jeff. Mike and the rest, s who got me started in the proper perspec- inks to Dianne. Now I ' m readv for the Big Dykes 1982: Todd Mir Rats: 273 DONALD RAY SCROGGINS II ScroggV ' . Donny. Kilroy. Moe. Roo, Kangaroo Fairfax. Virginia Bioiog ' — Air Force Virgin P ' i: Trainer; Monogram Cluh l; Run Shit Afler Taps Club 3.2.1; Glee Club 4.3: Almosr  ! Club 3.2,1; Almosl all-pro 4.3; Nn Demos 2; WIB Club 4.1; DIB Club 4,3.2.1; Acad. Exlin- nuishml: VPr RNGR. Chase Team 1; 69 Love Brokers 1; Ps ch Ass I 2,1; Projects Resident 1 I write this histon, ' as a 1st classman confined to barracks. How ' Ml. Some things never change. It ' s always a pain to be here, hnl you survive through internal strength and the laughter of friends. The saving graces of VMI; The friends you make here; your family. |2nd only because they ' re so far away); The knowl- edge you gain about yourself here. Others include distractions like; athletics, craziness in barracks, the women woven into your cadetship. roadtrips, parlies, and weekends. [The salvation nf a cadet.) VMI isn ' t so bad afler awhile because you acquire immunit ' to it ' s pitfalls. VMI will always be the uncollege. but its home. As craz as it sounds, you learn to love this place. I mirst mention ihtiwr v Thanks. Mom and Dad. T ' hmits I shouldn ' t have. I i tuition would show. 1 love ho h, helped i etched your patience and love t ou so much more than time an both so very much. Kelly, your a great friend, thanks for the good times! [oe. keep on plugging. You ' ll win. Kevin and Greg, thanks for cracking me up. Felicia. ours is a special friendship; Thank.s for a fun Ring Figure! |en. you ' re a blast: have faith, you ' ll always be successful. Shana. thanks for putting up with me; you ' re a special lady. |ack and Sharon, stick together! Karen. I hope our friendship grows; You ' re sweet! Thanks for the Prat parties |ohn! I thank the Fairfax gang for their support. Craig. Charlie, Vince. and George. You ' re super people. To those unrecognized, my leepest apologies. Thank you all. Lastly thank God. D kes I9 2: Guy Lewis Marangnni Rats: Robb Scare Crow lOHN MITSUO SHIMOTSU Kamikaze Rat, Shimotski, Su Culver City. California History. International Stutdies— Navy Marshall Scholar 2.1; Truman Scholarship Nominee 3; Method- ist Men 3.2.1; VMI Museum 2; Timmons Society 4.3.2,1; Ring Figure Honor Guard 3; New Market Death March 43; Old Mens Club 58; Pvt 4; Cpl 3; Sgt-Color Sgt 2; Cpt Regt . dj 1 lohn has been a most difficult man to live with. His attention to detail, self discipline, and gentlemanly bearing have been most maddening. Not to mention things like getting ac-stars and rank after I ' d convinced my parents that a 2.0 was superior achieve- ment, and 54 demerits a semester wasn ' t excessive in the big scheme of things. Never the less I ' ve grown to admire lohn for these qualities and his moral courage, I wish him peace and a happy life. lohn was Ihe one who had Ihe rank anc the gra des. The class he e ver struggled through vas phys cs. I thi nk by the he had re copied the book, twice. Even so at the e nd of the he w as th e Regt. S-1 and had ac -stars. H s sense of humor uniqi e an d time delayed. He w as active throughout his c ship n h s church, the commun ty. and Ihe VM . II is a thing Ihat lohn. Chris, and I n et becal se we .vere the ones able to room with each other for 3 years. I wish hiiT best if lu k with the Navy and h is other pursuits. Many friends and lessons have come from my years at VMI. I am graleful to my family, my roommates. Rev, Draper. Col Wil- son, and my friends for their support, I am also grateful to the Smith ' s Gardner ' s. Allen ' s. Chappell ' s, and Wolfs for their hos- pitalit ' during furlough. Grant me the abilil Not tasks to m Dikes 1982: Underwood. R. Rats: Phillip.s. |,S; Moore. l,r WARREN WALKER SHINDLE H Vienna, Virginia Mechanical Engineering — Army Private 4,3.2,1; ASME; Dean ' s List 2; Cross Countr ' 3.2.1; Wade Williams Fun Runner Program; Club 46 3.2.1; Road Warrior 2; Club 46 Purple Heart; My stay at the Institute the last four years has been the most enjoyable and memorable years of my life. The price which was paid was well worth it. I am eternally indebted to my parents whose support made the life at VMI bearable. To all my roommates at the I. (all 11 of them|— Thanks for all Ihe great times in 407 and ghetto 46. From wrestling the missing link to being stabbed by a bayonet. I had a blast. To Coach Williams and Virge — I appreciate the chance you gave me to run at the college level. The memories of the heat, the hills, the pit. the pain, and the coaching will always be remembered and cherished. the other Rats of 85— Good Luck path you Dykes 1982: Richard Keiste Rats: Michael Mock I 274 r - H y f 0 AUGUSTUS GRAHAM SHIRLEY II Sugar Bear, A.G.. Moosehips. Chucky Bear Pearisburg. Virginia History — Army Dean ' s List 4.3,2.1: DMG: VMI Theatre 4.3.2.1; Marine Corps Marathon 3; BOMB 4.3.2. Managing Ed, 3,2; Pub, Board 3; Ral Bible Slud: VMI Softball 4. Pvl. 4; Cpl, 3; 1st Sgt. M Sgt. 2; Cdt, Gapt. Reg. S-5 1: Rm. 300 |ungle Div.; |ohn Ryd Bush Award. 4; Nat- Sojc ■ to VMI 3 ;ith ; I idealis During theJ many frustn ; about : to learr tic attitude has been the ca ny ways this idealistic attitude remains. I v ling to VMI for in many ways it has been joys and fond memories, I will always belit nly give you what you put into her. She I icher and a strict parent, VMI has taught elf and others, yet I know there is so mi Of all the things VMI has gi the things I will always i the relationships that I have developed with would like to call them friends but they are In the past two years they have become part ire importantly part of me. They have become :true Brothei uld never have done support of many people members of faculty- who ) ithout the 11 at VMI as of all there are one or two lore than was required of them- thanks. respect, admiration and love will always be theirs. More than any group of people I wish to thank my entire family for their love and support. Most ' pi all I want to thank Mom and Dad for just being there. These .past four years have made me realize just how lucky I am to fhave 2 parents like they are. I will always respect and especial- ly love them for all they have given my brothers and sister Granddaddy I just wish you were here 18 May. fDykes 1982: Doug Burdetle Rats; Nick Lovelace. Chuck Sei P, M. SHOEMAKER Shoe, Trash Dog. Sweet Shoe. Onion Head Blairstown. New Jersey Mechanical Engineering— Navy Corporal Private 3; Private 2.1; Cadet Asst. 3.2.1; Delta-Sigma- Nu 3; Moofus-Doofus Award 2.1; Bat Cave 1. What has VMI been for me? Best described: a love-hate rela- tionship. There were many times when leaving was foremost on my mind. Yet. I sur ' ived and even prospered, VMI has given me two very dear gifts. The first, surprisingly enough, is reality. Those far-fetched dreams of youth have been replaced with the realistic ambitions of a young man on the threshold of his ca- reer. The second and most precious, is friendship. I am blessed with a set of true friends. Despite arguments, jealousies, and the other plagues of friendship you guys proved your character time and time again. Thank you, I will always remember ou. Shoe Old Shoe has been around all four years. From ihrowing-up out his Rat window, to Chicken woman, to Oscar, roadtrips. girls. and after taps talks. We ' ve hated, loved and drank together You ' ll be able to see us twent ' years from now at sc buying cokes in the PX-looklng for girls, of c wouldn ' t want it any other way Scott Pearson Dykes 1982: |eb Snider Rats: Bill Nixon, Mike Schenstrnm JOHN JOSEPH SMART Maxwell, ].].. MighU ' John Princeton. New Jersey Civil Engineering — Marine Corps P T i.3: Sgl 2; Color Sgt- 1: Deans List 3.2,1: ., cademically Distinguished 3: V ' Ml Faculty ' Awartls Comm. 2.1; C.E. SocieU- 2. IPres.l 1; Softball i: Briefcase Full Of Brews 3 J: Hog Football 3.2.1: Bulldog P.T- Stud VMI has been times would be impossib it would be impossible tc me in some way. 1 feel other lime and place- So good luck and thanks- great adventure. To try to recount all the good mpossible. I have gained so many true friends issible to name them all. You have all touched e will all meet again in some than saying goodbye I will say Dykes 1982; .Andy Burns Rals: Ben Semmes 175 f y ANDREW MADISON PATRICK SMITH Drew. Hick. Sloneface Richmond. Virginia Civil Engineering — Army .VSCE; Rdl Training Ciclre 3.2.1: Engineer Platoon; Airborne B,iilgi:: Ring Figure Honor Guard: Corporal 3: IST Msl. Sgl.: F Co. . 0: RDC Sacrifice and Frustration. The road to becoming a man is more difficult than I ever imagined. The turns and potholes occur of- ten, making it difficult to keep positive. The setbacks keep com- ing, hut the mi.-n keep marching ahead reaching for their dreams while the rest scatter and settle for less. My time at ' M1 wasn ' t always my favorite, but it may gel me a little bit further along that difficult road. .• spi:cial thanks to my family, mom. dad. sisters, brothers, and b ilh gr.indmothers for lending an ear now and then. I couldn ' t h.ive gone this far without Parrish. my partner, and his family. I just w.int lo siiy you be beautiful! i;oi d luck lo the 1511 Ho Dykes 1982: Robert Page Louthan Ral.s: Carlos jllnio Lofstrom CHRISTOPHER A. SMITH Der Schmit, Smitty Fairfax, Virginia History— Army Tanker Platoon 3.2.1|CIC|; Sport Par Club 58 chute Club 2; Old Me Chris has been a Brother Rat in the true sense of the title for the past four years. He was a gentleman, and encouraging friend, a man that always did more than his share of the work. and the exerciser of a humor that brought cheer when it most needed. During furloughs he opened his home and made me feel like a member of his family. Few have worked as resolutely towards achieving a commission. I pray for his con- tinued strength in the faith and the blessings that will flow from it. IMS Chris was always the calm, easy going member of the room. He survived all the special programs set up for him. He was forever playing practical jokes on somebody, and the after taps expounding on .vorld Smithism. Smitty made things much more interesting in the room, |ohn and I will always be able to thank him for encouraging us lo see the countryside between the I and New Market, t am glad I got to know him because he has been a good friend and roommate for the duration HE. i What are the facls ' f ' Again and again and again— What are the facts? Shun wishful thinking, forget what the stars foretell. and what the neighbors think, never mind the unguessable verdict of Histor ' what are the facts! Dig beneath surface ap- pearances, what you find won ' t always be prett ' . but knowl- edge is power and the truth will set you free. You i)ilnt aKva s into an unknown future, facts are your single clue. My friend works hard and laughter is the saving grace c Dykes 1982; Richard Moose Rats; Richard Wargacki inly laughs hard. At all. DPW McQue. Teil Hiiffm.i DAVID TODD SMITH E.T., Toddrick, Smitty Colonial Heights. Virginia Electrical Engineering — Air Force H.iiul Co 4.3.2,1; Giee Club 4.3.2.1; Chapel Choir 2.1: Commanders 3; Deans List 4.3.2.1; Academically Dislinguished 3,2.1; NECA Meritorious Scholarship for Academic Excellence 3.2; Member Col. Nichols Work Ethic Crew 4.3.2.1: Regimenlal Sgt. Pvt. 2; First Class Pvt. 1 The time is quickly approaching where i will finally achieve m VMI diploma Do I have any regrets for attending the finest militao ' school in the nation? . . . Not really. VMI has taught me many lessons during my brief stay in Lexington. Honor, integri- ty, and duty are the first that come to mind. But as I stop and ponder my VMI experience, several deeper ideals come to mind which transcend all the characteristics and knowledge that I have acquired at VMI. These themselves are simple In their composition and easy to explain. An individual must sel goals in order for life to have meaning and purpose. The reason that goals have such importance is that sacrifices must be made in order to achieve results. Hopefully, with a little luck, determination, the grace of God, and a great deal of persis- tence, performance can be achieved. Notice that 1 said perfor- mance and not goals should be the desired result. For it is how one performs in attempting to achieve that makes up the man ' s character. Dykes, the be.st of luck in your trials at VMI. Brother Rats, we have finally made it. Rol. thanks for your enthusiasm toward VMI and life- And finally thank you Mom and Dad for Dykes 19H2: Mel Tnlley R.its: Rob Cantanio i ' 4K If i 276 % r J ii S ' ; :: ! iTT ' tjr ' y W ! MARVIN WAYNE SMITH JR. Lexington, Virginia : Civil Engineering— Air Force Paul D Camp 05 Scholarship: Member CE Society at VMI; ; ASCE: Chm. TCFC 85; Douglas Carter France 70 Memorial 1 Award Rec. Q3: Treas College Republicans: Football; WrestHng; Ru by; Reg. Color Sgt,; Reigning -HAWG CUP AWARD Win- ■ Histoiy- is an emphasis on tragedies. Nostalgia is a longing for something that never was. The Institute has often been a historical place for me: howe my reflections will always be nostalgic. The people that I have made the difference. The greatest challenge of VMI was the struggle to ren optimistic. Dykes 1982: Mike Hall RATS: lim Kiker PETER RAYMOND SNIFFIN Pete. Philo. Sniff Fredricksburg. Virginia English — Army Fellowship Of Christian Athletes 4,3. Pres, 2.1; Religious Council 4.3.2.1: Officer of The Guard Association 1: The CA- DET 2.1; The BOMB 1; Basketball 4; The Garbagemen 1; SCSC 2: Victor Bernet Fan Club 3.2.1. Throughout the long four years that we all go through here at the Institute. I find that what I cherish most in the end is the appreciation of life ' s smaller things that these years have given me. A call to my family, a letter from a friend, a smile on the stoop, and the laughter of my roommates are all worth a million dollars to me. What I have learned to appreciate most are the people God has introduced to me here. Kyle. Tyke. Br on. Palmer. Kelley. Tim. Chris. Ian. Zane. |eff. Mark, the Steves and all the other guys I ' ve met. thank you for your friendship and help. Duff Green, thank you for personifying the VMI Spir- it for me. Matt, all I can say is that you are a great friend and ! treasure all our times together. Chaplain and Mrs. Caudill. thank you for your motivating and comforting smiles and hugs. Mr. and Mrs Leech and my sister Tish. thank you for taking me in and sharing the emotions of four years with me. I love you. To my roommates. Todd. Dave, and Vic you all win the world heavyweight championstiip of friendship and it has been an honor to say you were my roommates. God bless you. Mom, Dad. Chip, and Ted. no one could have a greater and more lov- ing family, I love you more than I could ever express. Thank you! Finally, thank you Lo rd for walking with me and carr ' ing me when I needed to be carried. These people are the greatest blessings of my life and when the rest of m Institute fade, they will always remain brilli love you all greatly and you will always be i that great seat Duff ;rs. And Moodv Hall. Dykes 1982: Timmy Digna Rats: Ted Prvor WILLIAM TODD SOUTHARD Hollywood. Todo. Toddles. Caveman Fort Collins, Colordao English — Air Force Cpl. 3; Sgt, 2: operations Sgt, 1: Fellowship of Chrisiian Ath- letes: Navigators; AFROTC Vice Commandant ' s Award: Football 4.3; Rugby 2.1: Scuba 2.1: Blue Whalers 2.1: SCSC 2: Ring De- sign Committee 2; Victor Bemet Fan Club 3 1: AcademicalK ' Undistinguished, i at II I have experienced many xperiences are priceless and have 0 er the four trving different things. The created images of laughter and sorrow which will entertain my thoughts for years to come. I credit my joyful experiences to my friends whom I thank for making the rough road to graduation less difficult to endure. A single smile from a friend has often proved more than enough to allexiate the pressures and aggra- vation we too readily associate with ' MI. Many thanks to my roommates for suffering sleepless nights so that I may lie happily snoring in my bed. To my mother and father I give ihe most thanks of all. Without your encouragement, support and love. I would never have been able to get this far- Thank you ... I love yc u both. , . . make my jc y complete by jeing of the s= ime mind, m ain- taining the same love, u lited in spirit in ent on one purpose. Do nothing from selfishness or empt ' conceit 3Ut with hu- milit - of m nd let each of ou regard one another as n lore important than himself: do not mer ly look out for your own persona! interest but also for the interests of othe rs. Ph ippians : z2-i Dykes 1982: job n Bangarl Rats: Greg Bow Tian 277 1 - p RICHARD HUGH SPEIR Albert. Elmer Fudd Frostburg. Marv ' land Civil Engineering — Air Force Baselwll 4; VMI Firetijhlers 2.1; ASCE 3.2.1: Concrete Canoe R.ice Cnmm. 1; The Projecis 2,1; Deans Lisl 3,2.1; Private 3; Corporal 3; Sgl, 2; Bravo Co, Commander 1; . FROTC Scholar- ship I would like to thank my mom and all of my family tor their great understanding during this tr ing four year period. Without [ think I ■ ! and support 1 d thank you for being there when I n warmth have been a ray of sunshine way ol life, I cant say that Im lei From my trials ind tribulations I ha sacrifice, of dedication, of enduranci have come here before me f can hon a great lime while I wa person than when I cam like it?, are you glad yo these people, and there goes beyond words. It ' s s your soul, It s something it. Lis Id have !ded you. Your care and 1 this gloomy and dismal ing VMI empty handed, learned the meaning of endurance. Like so many men who I can honestly say that I didn ' t have here. But I ' m leaving VMI a better Many people have asked me, do you stayed?, why did you go there?. To re many. I say that the explanation nething you feel in your heart and in 3U have to experience to understand. uld finished. To Ale everything. Reme :r. that I ' m glad 1 Ci Brothe ; did it together! nd all Tie. but I ' m g Rats, thank Dykes 1982: Chuck Fansha Rats: Paul Best JAMES FRANCIS SPELLMAN III Beaker, Beaks Eastchester, New York History — Marines Pit Lt, 1; Sgt 2; Firefighters 1: Tanker Pit. 3,2; Marine Det 4.3,2. 1; Minor in summer school 4.3,2; VMI-UVA Navigator 2,1; President of the Mayor Ed Koch Fan Club— Virginia Chapter 1; Dean ' s Other List 4,3,2.1 I remember hearing a stor ' of a young man who left his small town to seek fame and fortune in a large city. He said that hap- piness would be the sight of that little town in his rearview mirror. Yet. once in the city, he longed for the friendliness of home, so he travelled back there. But even going home didn ' t help. Finally his mother sat him down and told him to try once again to make it for surely he would find fame and fortune. Don ' t worry so much, said his mother, in time you ' ll make friends and everything new will be old hat. Remember, she told him, it is impossible to drive forward if you ' re always looking I guess I did find that fortune after all in the friends I ' ve made here, Harv, lerry. Todd, Mags. Dug. |ay. Dave, and Sol. you ' ve kept me going, Linda, you ' re the best girlfriend a guy could ever hope for. Many good times await us. thanks for those so far You know I love you. Katie. Megan, and Amie, I ' ll miss you three very much. Please take care. Finally to you Mom and Dad. your support has always been there and I ' ll never be able to say thank you enough. Only God loves you more and one day I hope he ' ll allow me to be as great a person as each of Now this same day must end the work that it begun. And whether we shall meet again I know not. Therefore our ever- lasting farewell take. If we do meet again, why. we shall smile; if not. why. then this parting was well made. [ulius Ceasar Act V Scl Dykes 1982; Frank Bell Rats: |eff Barralt JOSEPH MARVIN SPIVEY IV Jake the Snake, [akester, Frank, Skinny Doc Richmond, Virginia History — Navy Pvt, 4,3,2.1; Football 4; Water Polo 3; Lacrosse 2.1; Pre-Law Society 4,3.2, Pres. 1; No, 1 Club 2; Co-Sports Editor CADET 1. In retrospect, these have been four trying years. I have enjoyed some good but put up with much more bad, VMI is an alluring place. Nowhere else is there a place, in which men spend four crucial years of their lives, abhoring yet submitting to the inces- sant and prodigal attempts of a certain few seeking to make the Corps and Institute belter. Yet after they have graduated they become zealots, unlike those of any other college or university. Fortunately, I find myself devoid of the anticipation of becom- ing an alumnus so that I may acclaim the loftiness of VMI, I do maintain that there is a great deal of something within a VMI Man but I would have a hard time finding out what that might be apart from his honor. Without a doubt 1 am thankful for the friendships I have made here. I know they will last forever. But, mv distaste for the people who hold the positions which dictate the direction the school is to pursue shall not soon end. If I did not write what I have written above. I would not be being true to myself nor would I be being fair to those who I feel are knowingly or unknowingly destroying VMI. That de- struction is what I find a terrible shame. Thanks: Mom Dad, Budda and CBEB C. and Dr. Burgess. Special Thanks: Aunt Sis. the Warners, and Dr. Monsour, Good Luck: Room S-56, Tim. Dave, and Woo. Dan and Tim. If you don ' t have dreams you ' ve got nightmares. If ou fight authority, authority always wins. lohn Cougar If you don ' t have something good to say. say it anyway. Dykes 1982: Stu Wan Rats: Dan Wilson 278 ' •  ( , y s. MICHAEL A. STEEN Annapolis, Maryland History International Studies— Special Student Art Editor Sounding Brass: Chapel Choir Pres. 1: Religious : Council: Glee Club: Timmons Society: Civil War Round Table I Pres. 1; BSD Pres. 1: Advertising Promotions Manager Bomb 1: i Business Manager Bomb 1: Theatre Staff The training is over now and the quest Footworn steps guide perilous rails Dimming lights and dust swept halls While forgotten faces line the walls. , Agedead candles light the cross As shadowed flags flit in a stagnant bree i The dull aching throb of a distant bell 1 Echoes from the rolling night. I Pounding out it ' s quiet cadence To shadow files shifting slow Through the ranks of dimming stars. The end of an ageless code Trodden long on a darkling field. One less shadow midst itself - . . A harp string sounds an echoed call, The dust resettles as images fade. Who will be heard from . , Who will remember the price that VMI must be experienced, it can ' t bi memories and molds our dreams. She has left her , and 1 will never be the same I Have a good one Brother Rats, this furlough may I 1 is time for the quest to begin. The road to the Grs { upward. 1 Theirig Le Gab. Mo Braither. I Dykes 1982: [ohn Boyd Rats: Daniel Haynes . Ancestral : paid. plained. It twists JAMES KEVIN STINEBOWER Stonefarmer, Stiny, Son of Buttermaker Eaton Rapids, Michigan History International Studies — Navy Rat Training 3.2.1. CIC 1: Hop and Floor 3.2.1; Rank: Private 4. 3.2.1; Lt. Richard P, Hansen Appreciation Society 4.3.2.1 It ' s hard to sum up my four years at VMI. They say that these years are supposed to be the best years of your life and at times they seem to be. but more often then seemed to be the worst. The things that you looked forward to were usually a disappointment, its the things that you never expected that are remembered as the good times, I came to VMI for an education and received an excellent one. but the things that I learned in Barracks and from other people far exceeds anything I learned in the classroom. Nothing can compare to what I ' ve gained while at VMI, even the bad times. and there were many, taught me so much about myself and life that I wouldn ' t trade my years here for anything. Dykes 1982: Bill Kulas Rats: Paul Brolzen. Chris Start DAVID EUGENE STINNETTE Stinnetsoo. Beetle Lynchburg, Virginia Civil Engineering — Navy Honor Court Vice President 1; Honor Court Representative 2; Pvt. 4; Cpi. 3: Pvl. Sgl. MSgl. 2: Third Battalion XO 1: . SCE i 3.2.1; Ring Figure P,R. Comm. 3,2; Concrete Canoe 1: 337 Cine- ma Club; Blue Whaler 2,1; Hogs Flag Football Team 21. After three years and two summer schools at ' MI; of long nights of late study, lillle sleep, and general worr - and depression I hate to see the final year pass so quickly, I thought I would never say that, but it ' s true. Besides the fact that ' MI instills in each cadet a deep sense of individual pride and in- tegrity, it also incorporates a strong bond of friendship and brotherhood. Since Rat year I ' ve roomed with some great guys I ' ll . DOTS , -WG , -MAC , and ■■GREEN ' IE-|. these animals of room 137 I owe a lot. Not only did we usually help each other out. we almost made the ' T ' bearable and ever more in- teresting. From day one of Cadre through graduation, I owe my brother Wade Iclass of 801 many thanks. I always looked up to him for his achievement, and thus strived to be such an achiever myself as well. I will always be in debt to my mother, father, uncle Owen and family for their individual support and encouragement through the four long years, I sincerely love and thank them all. Someday down the road, the class of ' te vsill somehow pay back the Institute for all she gave us; and when we do look out! Dvk IS 1982: Scott P White John D. McCray. |ohn L. MacMicha el ■■ ■ i 279 o o Ni • ' r ' ! JOHN ALEXANDER STUART Stu Virginia Civil Engineering— Army Cpl. 3: Sgl. 2. P ' l, 2: Li 1; RDC 1: Cadre 2,1: Ral Training 3.2: Hop and Floor Commitlee 3.2: Ring Figure 1985 Roclt Painting Comm- 2: Hog Football 1. 4 3 1868: In Minole. Hawaii, a surfer named Halua rides a 50-fooI wave, the biggest anyone has ever ridden. Holua later admits that he wasn ' t tr ' ing to break any records— he rode the wave to avoid being crushed by it. ' W,P. A wave, the continuous tide of life. VMI and life itself are analogous to surfing. Ride the gargantuan wave of life devoid of pressure and necessity. Ride for the thrill and , feelings of destitution and epicurianism. Yet if you 280 will be subdued. If you ask a cadet why he came to VMI more than likely he will answer. 1 don ' t know, f have to admit there wasn ' t a specific reason why I came here, i know it wasn ' t for the confinement. This is a steppingslone for an adventurous fu- ture. To all friends, excluding geeks, be prolific and happy with whatever you do. and h3 e an exciting and enterprising life. I WILL NEVER FORGET Thank you mother and father for all that you have done, D -kes 1982: Kevin Sharp Rnts: Matt Ps cho Koloseike RICHARD STANLEY SULLIVAN Rick, Rich, Dick Stanardsville, Virginia Civil Engineering — Air Force Pvt,: Permit Rider; Football: Swimming; Boxing: ASCE: Dean ' s List: Firefighters: AFROTC Scholarship; Cadet Assistant: Water Polo, of lo reams died along with the innocence jnce so firm. Emptiness was left, alo ; for the bo ' who could once laugh a But years have passed; experience has made me a man proud, confident, f have witnessed and experienced many things: I have met many challenges. I leave the Institute now with noble concepts of integrity, devotion and knowledge. With the strengths I have festered at VMI. I am not only comfortable in the face of lifes challenges— 1 welcome the chance they provide me to excell. Dykes 1982; Larry Williams Rats: Al I Bergh SHANE DARREN SULLIVAN joe Rockhead, Sully, Big Head Virginia Beach, Virginia Economics — Navy Baseball 4.3.2; Society of Young Economists 3.2,1: Investment Club 1: TCFC Treas.: Class Treas.: Dean ' s List 3,2: Private 4,3,2. 1 When people ask me why I came to VMI, I usually say it was because I wanted to do something different. The reaspn I ' ve stayed was to fulfill a dream that my father and mother had and that f also had. This prose by Dean Alfrance is dedicated to the memory of my father George M, Sullivan |r. MY CREED f do not choose to be a common man, ft is my right to be uncommon— if f can, I seek opportunity-- not security, f do not wish to be a kept citizen, humbled and dulled by having a state look after me, I want to lake the calculated risk: to dream, to build, to fail, and to succeed f refuse to barter incentive for a dole. I prefer the challenge of life to the guaranteed existence; the thrill of fulfillment lo the stale calm of Utopia. I will not trade freedom for beneficence nor my dignit ' for a handout. I will never cower before any master nor bend to any threat, ft is my heritage to stand erect, proud and unafraid: to think and act for myself, enjoy the benefit of my creations and to face the world boldly and say. this I have done! All this is what il means to be an American Dykes 1982; Mike Hall Rats; jim Buddo. Brian Demers w T. f 1 V du 3TUART SAUNDERS TAYLOR ' Stuby. Magilla Norfolk. Virginia 3ivil Engineering— Special Student I Boccer 4.3.1: Rugby 3: Lacrosse 4; Ski Club; No, 1 Club; Team jlingo: Quarter Century Club; Raslaman: Amiltyville Club; patcave Club, Uost of us did not know any better, but I had to transfer here fter 2 years of normal education. What an underestimation of lovv terribly heinous certain societies may actually be. But once he commitment was made, we all realized the future was our oal and there was no kicking out. This place was one massive !rop-in to a long tube of confusion, anxiety, uncertainty and inalK astonishment that we might just shoot out and graduate. j he rewards have yet to become remotely apparent but the Tiendships shared are certainly an encouraging start. Unlimited Dve and appreciation go to Mom and Dad for never quitting on ;ie even when long-ago they had ever ' reason to. As for rank, jvery family needs at least one private. And to Kaytren. words ' ould not encompass my feelings for someone who has taught !ie the meaning of love, dedication, and unselfishness through er own example. Without her support. V.M.I, would have been ■ut a short visit and I love her for being the babe she is. go : and III go I nd I hope yo ! happy ykes 1982: Duke Addi; ats: David Gibbings LAWRENCE ALLEN THOMAS Larrv ' . Ranger Rick, Woodsy Martinsville, Virginia Electrical Engineering — Army . Kirborne Ranger; ROTC Scholarship 4,3,2.1; Corporal 3; Sgl, 2: First Sgl. 1: Firefighters 2.1: Ranger Platoon 4.3.2.1: IEEE 3.2.1: Dean ' s List 2.1: Rock Painting Coinm.: The Projects Resident 2. 1: Voyager into The Skutt Zone 4.2.1. Time and time again I ' ve been asked if I really like VMI. and I ' ve never been able to explain my feelings. I hate the work. I hate the rules. I hale the lack of freedom. Bui. I still love it. VMI isn ' t rules or buildings. It ' s people. With very few exceptions I can say that I like ever ' one I go to school with. My best friends are in the corps and corps community. This in- cludes the faculty, staff, and especially the families. Nowhere else is there a finer group of people and I ' ll always be proud to be associated with them. Years from now even if the Institute changes beyond recognition on the outside I hope that the spirit will remain unchanged. Thanks so much to m parents. they were mor e than help I could n ' t ha ve made it w ithout the „. I wa also fortunate to have the v vorld ' s best roommates and to have the pportunity to experien e life in The Project s w th some of the most unusu al yet greatest guys i the world. Dyke s 1982 Mark Dahl nger Rats: Greg Thomas. Tho mas Taylo r MAURICE ERIC THOMPSON Moe Claiton, Pennsylvania Civil Engineering — Army Football 4.3.2.1: Fellowship of Chrislis .■ thlei i-!,3 Four years may seem like a lifetime and ' MI makes sure thai it is Being the new infant (rail in ihe world and not having the slightest idea of what was going on. our mother Icadrel had to lake us b ' the hand and show us how to survive in this nev, world. Once we had proved that we could sur ive on our o sll. or mother freed us to go on or quit! I think we ail decided to go on and, we also decided that it would be our .ATTITUDE and not our AMPLITUDE that would gel us to that .ALTTTUDE (Gradualionl. Fellows, believe me, it definitely has been a real experience and I love all of you. I wish you the best of spirits, heallli. and wealth in Ihe years to come. Dykes 1881. just remember lo have a good .AITII ' UDE about e er lhing and if you do. the problem is already half solved. Also remember. Do unto others as you would have done 10 yourself and may peace be with you always. Dykes 1982: Leslie Dink Dunnaville Rats: Kevin Washington, Mike Mayo 281 3 «r - 4 TERRACE BARRELL THOMPSON The Assassin Woodbridge. Virginia Mechanical Engineering— Air Force Foolball -1.3.2.1: AFROTC 3 V: year Scholarship Co-Caplain Football 84-85: Keydel Club -1 year Scholarship Promaji 4.3.2.1; Corporal 1982: Sergeant 1983; ASME— Vice President 84-85; Lieutenant 1984: Recipient of George S. Phillips Sr. Memorial Scholarship. During my senior year in high school. I really didn ' t know what I was getting myself into when I decided to attend VMI. Now that I ' m here and have put up with almost 4 years of this place. 1 would just like to say thank you. I would like first to thank the most important one of all— God. for without my faith in him I would have never made it. Next. 1 would like to thank my family. Thanks Mom Dad for putting up with my complaining and griping whenever I was upset with VMI I surely can ' t forget to thank my girlfriend lamie. and her family. For 4 years, they have put up with more complaining from me than my parents have. I ' d like to thank my roommates. Dave Twillie. Steve Marsh, and Todd Smith. Thanks for being the best roommates a guy could ask for. All I have to say to you three is keep your — off my desk. Thank you ' s go out to the footiiall coaches and to Mr. Sun for always being there to brighten up my day. Thanks Frank Ladson for being a great, understanding friend from The Bridge. — I love you all. I would like to say that being at VMI hasn ' t been a piece of cake. There have been many times that I wanted to throw in the towel and quit, but the longer 1 stayed, the more I realized what the Virginia Militan.- Institute was doing for me. Thank you VMI for helping me to be what I resolved to be. Dykes 1982: Floyd Allen Rats: James Wright. Calvin Williams TODD LAWRENCE THORNES Father Todd. ToddiHngus. Psuedo Parksley, Virginia Mechanical Engineering — Air Force American Society of Mechanical Engineers 3.2,1; V.M.I. Sport Parachute Club 2; V.M.I. Ski Club 2.1; Corporal 3; Second Bat- talion Sergeant-Major 1; Arnold Air Society I, Some people have different roommates ever ' year due to their character [or lack thereof). In my case. I had different room- mates due to living arrangements, but this became an advan- tage. Fifteen different roommates over four years — fifteen dif- ferent personalities and fifteen great people. I want to thank these fifteen roomies for helping me through the I and mak- ing me the better person that I feel that I have become. Brother Rats, I ' m going to miss you dearly. Thanks Mom. Dad, Allan, and the rest of my family and friends for giving me the love and support to get through VMI. Without each and every one of you I never would have made it: I love you all, Todd You know there is this feeling I like— w of spring tfeeiing in the can feel it nc sound of the by a sweet br( Well. iCs a ni able to dream along, just the beginning too hot or too cold, but a good ;eze. A nice walk at the beach perhaps: yes, I the damp sand I would walk over with the es breaking on the beach and being overcome I- I guess you think I have a good imagination, thought to have and it feels good just to be ' routine. — M. Good luck Lance. Ed. Bruce, Greg, and |eff! VMI is that long hard road that we ' ve all talked about, but it is the different and it is worth it, D kes 1982: Alan Hale Rats: Lance Gilman WILLIAM THOMAS TILLING III Bubba, Chubba, Hubba Bubba Winchester, Virginia Economics — Army Society of Young Economists 3,2.1; Investment Club 3,2.1; Monogram Club 3,2.1; Pre-Law Society Sec-Treas.; College Re- publicans 2.1; Football 4.3.2.1: Corporal 3; Private 4,2.1; Yacht Club Pledge. Short term pain for long term gain. That ' s what I figured when 1 decided to come here. I hope it is working. I never pictured myself in a militan,- atmosphere, and still can ' t. It ' s been a quick 4 years — too quick. The party ' s over! I ' m out in the real world now. baby! I ' ve had some good and bad times in this joint, and got a lot of memories out of it. But Ml mostly remem- ber the things I learned in this place. The most important is that Im made of a little more than I thought I was. This of course is because of my parents, who are tops in their field. Also. Sybil and Murph. you guys are always welcome in my home. I must thank all of the guys who have gone through it with me: Bill. Dan. Tommy. Neil. Mat. I. P.. Borny. Chuck. Scotty. etc. It ' s been great. And of cially for thei nt to thank Mom and Dad e nd support. And thank God! Dykes 1982: Charlie Sharpe Rats: Sam Nelson. )oey Swin 282 « -. DAVID LEROY TINGLEY ' McTingley, Barney 5toneboro, Pennsylvania electrical Engineering — Coast Guard ' ?ugby 2.1: Wrestling 4.3; IEEE 4.3.2.1; Eta Wappa Nu 2.1; SCSC t Cadet Assistant 2.1; Dyke School 2; Blue Whalers 2.1; He Man Women Haters Club 4.3.2.1; Pvt. 4.3.2.1. I could talk about the hard times, yes they were tough. I [ibout the confinement, yes it was long. I could talk about any flf the various difficulties we suffered together, but I think I Tiy history to record some of the good times: the Estelle ' s with good chile and bad beer, the ' Blue es at Westmoreland, the road trips. Sunday parties, on the stoop in Ghetto ' corner, the rugby games ould like evenings at A ' hale part Hanging out vith appropriate post-game festivities, and many others- VMI is )nly what you make of it. and I would like to thank my room- fnates and brother rats who made it worthwhile for me. I love )11 of you and though I may not miss the hard times I will iearly miss those who made them bearable. Thank you VMI ior making friendships strong enough to last beyond vour cold Itone walls, i fThere is a great difference betwee: iust growing older. gammg experience -Col. William |. Buchana pykes 1982: Mark Sofia jiats: Eddie Armstrong LAMONT TOLIVER PIERRE FERNAL King Nut, Sugarpig, Hollywood, Lonnie T Duquesne, Pennsylvania History, Psychology — Air Force Football 1.2.3.4; Pre-Law Society; Promaji. Vice Presidt President 84; Dog Phi Dog 84.85. 1 would like to take this time to thank all those who have been influer tial in helping me to pursue my academic aspirations. Bui most importantly. I would like to thank those who have helped me realize those aspirations. Space does not allow me to thank each of you individually. However. I am sure you know who y QU are. so from the depths of my heart I thank you, but far mo re important is the fact that I love you, I came here as a young man. full of my own ideas of what a college man should be. Ur fortunately, so did VMI, I now depart, not a VMI man lind ' but still i ;ith I none was worth my strife; Natuie I loved, and next to nature, art; I warmed both hands before the fire of life; It sinks; and now I am ready to depart, To those of my friends I leave behind I can only suggest the following: find the beauty of all things and the hours of your life shall be filled. And most of all remember; All nature is but art. unknown to thee All chance, but direction, which thou cannot See Alt discord, harmony not understood. All part And spite of pride. In erring reason ' s spite; One truth is clear, whatever is. is right, By the way. No deja de ser verdad el hecho du Dykes 1982: Leslie Dink Du Rats: Mike Wood. Charles C SONTICHAI TOOMHIRUN Toom Krungtep. Thailand Electrical Engineering— Army Pvi, 4.3.2.1; IEEE; Eta Kappa Nu: Sigma Pi Sigma: Dean ' s Hon- or List; Academically Distinguished. Sontichai came to VMI from the rigorous life of a cadet at the Royal Thai Militan,- Academy. After jusi completing a rigorous life there, he came here to begin another. Sontichai did ver ' well and soon distinguished himself, especially in academics. Life at VMI is not eas - for any of us. It has been especially hard for someone who has not returned to his nati e land since matriculation. I salute Sontichai for his perseverance and cheer- ful outlook- I would hope that I would do so well under similar circumstances. I hope that Sontichai has teamed from us as we have from him. I believe life here has given him an understanding of Americans and the wa ' we live. I hope that you achieve the success ou desen.e and I wish you iuck, my friend. .AKI ' 85 Dykes 1982: Handie Han Podo Rats: Yong K Hong 183 y fe. ' m CHRISTOPHER ALAN TOUHILL ' ■Chris. Two. Cheezie Pittsburgh. History— Army Ra( 4; Pvl. 3; Sgt 2: FirsI Sergeant 1; AUSA 3.2.1 Treasurer 1; Sport Parachute Ctub 2.1; Airborne School 3: CTLT 1: Rifle Team 3,2.2, Capliiin 1: Apple Blossum Escort 2; Kuipers and Kuipers Inc. 4.3 I came to VMI with many immature thoughts of what the fu- ture would hold in store for me, I beUeve that I am leaving here with a much more mature and realistic attitude of what I would like to do with my life. I think this change occurred because of the uniqueness of the school and the experiences I have had here. I have had many experiences at VMI: many good, many bad. but no matter whether they were good or bad I learned from them. I learned about myself and 1 learned to appreciate many of the things I took for granted before I came here- I never would have made it through VMI without the help of many people. Mom and Dad thank you for your love and understanding, I love you both. Aunt loan. Greg. Steve. Kalhy. Maureen and Colleen thank you for your support. Ben and Ken thank you for being the best room mates I could have had. You guys made life here bearable. Kuips. I wouldn ' t have made it without your help too, The VMI wa. the best thing that ever happened to GSP )r. Dykes 1982: Mik« Frailer Rats: Phil Roberts RALPH JOHN TREMAGLIO III Purpose Man, Wop. Puke. Trig, Smeg Meriden. Connecticut Economics — Army Whi 4,3; Sgt, 2; Ll, I: Hop Comm, 4.3.2. V,P. 1; S.CS.C, iier 2.1; Bermuda Trip 1; Cadre 1. When it s time for a party who do you think of? Any good Blue Whaler thinks of Ralph, There is however, a side of Purpose Man I have come to know and admire. This man has a solid heart of gold The range of his loyalty and sensitivity is as vast as his desire to start a part ' . Anyone who has spent time that the comparison is accurate and no one ith him kn ;ould imagin , othe MBH It ' s hard to believe that my four years are up. The good outweighs the bad by far. I wouldn ' t trade it for anything in the world. The friends Ive made here are the best you could ask for. Thanks to all of my roommates for making life here both liveable and enjoyable. Of course thanks to all the Blue Whalers ' : there ' s no other partiers in the world that can compare. Thanks especially to Hammy, Fester. Bush. Bullethead. Gutterman. leff. Kelvin, and Rockhead. The roadtrips we took are gone but the effects will linger on, Gordy and Choke, thanks for everything. It ' s been great having two of your dykes in Lexington for your entire cadetship- Most of all. thanks to my family who put up with me through the rag time. You all are the best anyone could ask for, I may not have said it. but I consider myself the luckiest guy around, Mom and Dad. the support that you ' ve given me makes the diploma yours as well as mine. I love you all. ' So much of what is best in us is bound up in our love of family, that it remains the measure of our stability because it measures our sense of loyalty. All other pacts of love or fear derive from it and are modeled upon it. Haniel Long Dykes 1982: loel McBroom Rats: Scott Ogre Stuchelet , Chris Demmons JAMES ARTHUR TRIBBLE ' ■Jim, Trib-man. Trip, Trouble. SC Pembroke. Massachusetts Mechanical Engineering — Air Force Rat 4; Pvt 3: Pvt. Sgt 2; Operation Sgt.. First Sgt 1; Parental Scholarship 4.3.2.1; 85 Ring Figure Committee Chairman; 1985 BOMB: First Class Section Editor; ASME; Mini-Baja ' 85: D, Company 4.3,2.1; Men with Ring Figure Dates Society 2; Graphics Lab Cadet Asst, -Manager 1. This is my chance to tell all, about my cadetship. Those who need to know, already know how I feel about VMI. Instead I will take this opportunity to inscribe in print |forever| some well deserved THANK YOUs. Mom. Dad. and Con: What can I say? I have never shown the thanks that you both deserve. Without your gratitude and pa- tience I would not be writing this. I love you both. THANKS!! Audrey: Hey babe, how are . . , well I guess you know how that goes. On matriculation day I never expected us to go this far to- gether. As a new found friend, you provided the spark that put me through rat year. To all of you who think marriage soon after graduation is foolish, obviously you don ' t have someone like Audrey to share your days and nights with. Believe me, there is no better way. I L M N W Y, 18-15-2 Love always and forever XOXOX NTs: Friendships like ours are few and far between. Our bond ' was formed in the summer of ' 81 and will remain unbroken for ' eternit ' . Now as we go our separate ways, we will see how strong our friendship has grown and watch it grow stronger. Keep in touch-LLTNT BR s: What can be said about a group of fuzz heads that have grown under such adverse conditions with such a strong bond of friendship. BR spirit is the only thing that keeps the I op- erating. Live long and prosperous. Lets do it!! Dykes 1982: ICRAIDC RATS: Gregg Lavangie. lim Maggelel ? yC DAVID ALLEN TWILLIE ■■Howy, Twils, Rat Twillie, Dah. D.A. Little Rock, Arkansas B.S. Biology— Army jFoolball 4.3.2.1; Chapel Choir 4.3.2.1: Glee club 4.3.2.1: Timroin; ■ ty 4.3.1: S-5 4: Cpl, 3: Sgt. 2: Sgm. 2: Cpt. 1: VMI Theate r il believe I came to VMI because of the people here, and T am hot at all sorn.- that I came. I would Hke to have pages to list all the people who have meant so much to me. but since I only have this small space I can only pray you all realize who you re. I am heav when I reflect upon my many brothers at VMI rom many classes that have really taken the time to know the eal David Twillie. to receive and return the love I gave, and to ■ecognize and accept my shortcomings and my strengths. I must Ihank Darren for direction, my roommates for my sanity. Shelton for making me proud. Chaplain and Mrs. Caudill for understanding me. and the entire VMI family for making me a ember. To Dad. Mom. Malt, and Carmen, words cannot express what you all have done for me all my life. As my life Inoves on my most sincere desire is that we grow closer togeth- er throughout our lives regrets. I earnestly belii elv blessed- VMI. I ha The Dykes 1982: Darren Wayr als: Shelton Davis iit ' that shapes c nds JAMES THOMAS UNDERWOOD larwood Smithfield, Virginia History — Marine Corps Third Class-Cpl.: Firefighters dub: Shamrock Marathon, ond Class— Master Sgt: First Sgt: Boxing Club, 1 Class— Hotel Co. XO: C.W.R.T. To all my friends, my family, and God: All 1 can sa Thanks. It seems thai there are times when words ca adequately express our feelings and. this being one of I times, all we can do is sit back and share the peace of i that comes with such silence. Dykes 1982: Grey Hagwood Rats: Bob Clay. Ross Eggleston MARK ELLIOTT UTKE Ut. U ' Man. Tut Moorestown, New Jersey Economics— Army Virgin Sleeve Private 4.3.2,1: Marshall Museum Wrecking Crew 2: US, Marine Corps Marathon 2.1; Scuba Club Z A: Sport Parachute club 3.2.1: Lacrosse 4; AFROTC Schol.: Ranger Platoon 2.1: Cond. Pro. Team 2: U.T.K.E. Fralemir -— President 45,3.2,1; O.G.A- Representative 1. It is difficult to put one ' s cadetship into words. One of the greatest memories I will possess of V U will be the friendships I have made here in the past four years. MOTS |FM 1851. we ' ve been through a lot together and although you. I. or both of us have been on confinement for the better part of oiir cadetships — we stuck together and managed to give this place a run for our money. Our trip to the 0 3ter Bowl was a highlight of my cadetship. Who won the toss? I wish all the roommmates I ' ve had in the past the best of luck, and I would also like to thank them lor putting up with me and placing all the games by Utke ' s rules. Club 110 is looking strong this year and should have a strong team to send to the parties (if lhe - ever get off confinement!|. Just remember our motto bo -s. ' GO ALL OUT. OR DON ' T GO OLIT! Looks like we have just one more stretch of track to cover. BILL. BOBiBILLl. and MOTS. Let ' s do it right and move on to bigger and better challenges. Thanks Mom. Dad. Suzi. Brian. L Tin O. have made it through the last four years agement and support. Come back RUSTi!! Dykes 1982: Mike Gnall. Quick. Mel B.K. Rats: Ben Griswold ' and Mike. I couldn ' t without your encour- 285 f  f JAMES SCOTT UTTERBACK Big |im. Flex Manassas. Virginia Mechanical Engineering— Air Force Dean ' s List 4: Azalea Festival 2: Drug and Alcohol Abuse Com- mittee 2.1: AFROTC Scholarship 2.1; First Sgt. H Co. 1; Weighllifting Club President. Four years ago I left the University- of Georgia against ever ' - one ' s advice, including my parents ' . I left behind a champion- ship football team, lots of girls, and many good times 1 will never forget but. I needed something more out of college and I chose VMI because it looked like more of a challenge. I have learned some valuable lessons and the most important— not to give up. Sure ever ' one gets knocked down, but the loser is the one who stays down, and this place has taught me to always get up. There is a lot to get here, but nobody is going to give it to you. At VMI you get out of it what you put in it. I would like to thank Mom and Dad for their love and support. Dr. Monsour for his helpful advice, and my dyke. Sandy, who showed me the ropes and helped in my transition from UGA because he too was once a Bulldog. Now. with an M.E. degree at my fingertips and a military ' commitment ahead, a poem by Bob Dylan slicks in my mind: I ' ve learned ' o hale Russians All through my whole life If another war ' slarts It ' s them we must fight And accept il a bravely With God on my side... So I : Vm le, Im wear - as hell The confusion I ' m feelin Ain ' t no tongue can tell The words fill my head And fail to the floor If God ' s on our side He ' l! stop the next war Dykes 1982: Sandy Sanders R.its: Kevin Roscoe Davis JEFFREY ANDREW VALENZUELA Spic, Wetback, Who-Ha Clifton Forge, Virginia History — Air Force Rat 4: Cpl, 3; Sgl, 2: Cdl, Cpl, 1: Honor Court 2, Prosecutor 1; CE 4. EN 3. EC 2. HI 1: Firefighters 3.2,1; The Zoo 3.2,1: Rat Training 3; Cadre 3.2.1: Barrack RappelUng Club 2: Blue Whale Club: Cadet Assl. 2.1: Newman Club 1. Of all the re asons to come to VMI. I came because il A ' as in Virginia and close to home —my Rat year made it seem like a thousand mi es. Thanksgiving. Christmas. nd then my first weekend aft r 17 February 82— what a de usion. But ow. I wouldn ' t trad e the time IV e spent here fo equal time spent anywhere els e. When I wa s a Rat I alway s thought th First Classmen loo ked so much alder and more mature than other people their age. Now I ' m in their shoes a nd I wonde r how much different I act and appear to my co T temporaries I re- member my Rat year— it w as the golden v iew of 493; Third Class year it was the same three in 373. a nd as Second and First Class ye ars have showr , it is ironic that we three ar what we are today. We ' ve had a heck of a time these past three years, the last not unlike the others— BGEE, SPIC, HICK-remember the golden rain at the end of Cadre week? I ' ll never forget il. And then during Second Class year I met my Jewish friend from Hymen, PA., and life took on a brighter aspect. Leave some air for me Hebe, pinch your snoozits. Mom, Dad—! cant believe I ' ve made it— it has always seemed so far away. Thanks for believing in me and giving me all the support and love a person could ask for. You are the greatest. The guid- ance you have given me has helped me keep my priorities straight and because of this, I made it. Thanks for being there and listening, I love you both and I wilt always be grateful. D kes 1982: Scott Fairburn Rat: Andv MacAllister SCOTT DOUGLAS VAUGHN V-Man Newport News, Virginia Electrical Engineering— Army Pvt. 4.3,2.1; Football 4.3,2.1; I,E.E.E. 1; Monogram Club 2.1; Number One Club. It seems like only yesterday I was writing my first letter home describing all the horrors of the Ratline and now here I atn writing my histon. ' . This could almost sound like that first letter, without a doubt the I has been difficult, but it sure has been an everlasting experience. An experience that I know will make every day spent here worth it. Also, I can never forget all the great limes and especially the great friends. Hard work and hard limes (especially confinement) are a trademark of VMI. but most of all. so are the friends. Mark, it ' s been you and me for four years, thanks for everything |except for the two months), I would like to give special thanks to my family for all of their love and support. Without them I never would have made il. Good luck to 1 Dyke 1982: Joey Keyes Rats: Scott Sandlin. Tonv Amrr I 286 SSP IW « • V 4 ESSE PAUL WALTZ Oots iunbury, Pennsylvania ivil Engineering Vrestling Team Captain, Letterman 4,3.2,1; Monogram Club 4,3, ,1; Drug and Alcohol Committee 2,1; C.C.S.C, 3,2,1; T.D 4,3,2,1; llue Whalers 2,1; 337 Cinema Club, Ihen I first came to VMI I knew nothing about everything and thought I would never make it. Well, now that I am almost irough w ith VMI, I find that I have learned one very impor- mt thing. That one thing dthout the help of some ve ould like to thank are ellmates. Well whatever, I that I never could have made it special people. The first people I y roommates, or should I say ish all of you my best. Uncle Al, II I can say is thanks for all the help. Coach Sherlock. Ben nd everyone else on the wrestling team— Good Luck! Doc -lonsour. thanks for all of your time and advice. Mom and lad-what can I say? I finally made it! But I never could have one it without all of your love and support. I thank and love oth of you ver ' much for it! 1 hope I have made both of you roud! To the rest of my family, thank you also for all of your ncouragement. To my Brother Rats. I thank you for some nforgettab le times! I wish all of you the best and hope to see ou al the reunions. To my dykes of ' 82. thanks for all of your Jidance. I miss you Pete! To my dyke of ' 88, thanks for doing 11 of my housework! Tony hang in there, because it will be a ary happv and rewarding time, I wish you the best of luck pur next three years! } all of my four years here. I think this was by far my tough- st assignment. I never thought this lime would come, but here is and. believe it or not. [ am going to miss this piace. Well, I jesss I would like to end this with a saying that has become :y nickname— Oots. And just remember; Tough Times Nev- r Last. Tough People Do! jykes 1982: Pete Piotrowski ats: Tony Panza KENDAL ROBERT WALUS Whale-Ass, Walrus, Monk Woodbridge. Virginia Civil Engineering— Army Rat 4: Cadre Cpl 3; Pvt, 2.1; Dean ' s List 3.2.1; NAM 2.1; Ring Design Comm, 3; Rat Training Cadre 3.1; Karate Club 3; Distinguished Military Student 1; A.S.C.E. Project Comm. Chair- man 1; A.S.C.E, Report Comm.; Last Surviving Member of the Monkhood, The Ke e past four years have gone by faster than 1 ever imagined would. 1 remember walking down that LONG flight of ) in Lejuene Hall thai ver ' first day of Cadre and asking •If What have I gotten myself into? But I latched onto iv ' s shirt tail and DROVE ON VMI has provided me with many challenges and new exper- iences! It has given me an excellent chance lo meet two ver ' special people. I thank you very much Dave Caruso and Glenn Degrote for being my best friends. I love you both ver ' much. Kenny, you are the brother I never had. I look up to you in so many ways. I hope I have given you as much help and support as you have given me these past four years. I am confident that you will succeed in life and I hope and pray that I will do as well. We have been the best of friends for ten years and I know we will be the best of friends when we are old and grey. Thank you for everything— I love you very much. My deepest love and appreciation goes to Mom. Dad and Kris. Without your love and support I would have had a terrible time getting through this place. I cannot begin to express my love for all of you. Mom, thank you for the shoulder lo cr - on and all the support you gave to me. Dad. if it weren ' t for all of those cartoons, food boxes and words of advice that you ga e me. I don ' t think I would have survived. Mom and Dad. I hope I i Dykes 1982: John Chadwick King Rats; Dan Riley I proud of I TAB M. WARLITNER Uncle Fester, Asshole Covington, Virginia Mechanical Engineering — Air Force Pvt, 4.3.2.1; Cadel Batten 4; A.S.C.E. 4.3. A.S.M.E. 2.1: Rugb - 3; Firefighters 1; Blow Go. 4.3.2; A.H. Gang: 3-D Court 3.2.1. It ' s hard to believe that w AUG 17. 1981. as we ran the thought of being a Fin Even though it was hard, along the way. During o wanted to go home ever ' ■Glass Clowr Rat finally here. During the week of nd in Idiot Dyke. with no hair. not even imaginable, id we ' ve learned a lot as did many others, lere after being voted y people said I would } it alone. One of the could not live here as ny H.S. class and m£ never last. They were wrong. I didn ' t i first things we learned here was that w individuals, but would have to pull together as Brother Rats, and we did. For that. I would like to thank my Brother Rats. I would especially like to thank my roommates and Sam for putting up with me and making VMI a lot more enjoy-able. Thanks Sam for loaning me your ear. I also want to mention Mark, Glenn and Carlton jA.H. Gang) for making my time away from VMI fun. It wouldn ' t have been the same without you. Mostly I would like to thank my family: Mom. Dad. Todd and Tarie, but especially my parents. I think I have the best pjarents anywhere. Thanks for all of the trips you made over the moun- tain to bring me things. I hope I can be as patient and understanding with my kids as you ' ve been with me. i jusl hope I can turn out to be like my childhood hero, my Dad. If I do, 1 will consider myself successful. I also hope to marn,- a woman who will do as much for me and my kids as my Mother has done for my famih. To ail those people lo whom I owe so much. I would like to say thanks and I love you alL Tab Warlitner P.S. Never get too : act a little crazw vol D ' kes 1982: Tracy He Rats: Rick ' - Luther about life. Remember, if ■ m m I 287 I. V - ' ff « f - WILLIAM FRANK WARNOCK JR. Bill. Bob-Bill Mar ' ville. Tennessee Economics — Navy Hop and Floor Comm. 4.3.2.1 — Business Manager. PresidenI: Rugby 4: Marshall Awards 3; Cadel AssLslant; Pvl 4.3.2.1: MBC Appreciation SocieI ' ; Halchmobile Aulo Club The slOR- of my life while at VMI: Hardships turn into lessons and good times turn into memories. Thank you for the support, parents, friends, and Madeline- Dykes 1382: Frank Horner Rats; Sean Cantrell. Drew McKone 288 CHRISTOPHER SCOTT WELSH Bullet-head, Shank, Uba, 07 Richmond, Virginia Mechanical Engineering — Air Force Honor Court 1; American Society of Mechanical Engineers President 2.1; Rugby 2.1; Private 4.3.2.1; Op. Sgt. 1: Arnold Air SocietN ' 3.2 Deputy Commander 2; Band 4.3.2.1: Blue Whalers 2. 1, Greek. wh ' did we do it? Foolish high school kids. I guess. A friend got me into this mess, and many new friends, who 1 learned to call Brother Rats, showed me that I had what it takes to finish what 1 had set out to do— become a VMI Man. Now I am forced to answer the question that has re- mained unanswered for the past four years — Yes. it ' s been worth it. But this victory I do not claim as my own. because I could not have done it without the love and support of my fam- ily, the hoys in 140 (Jeff. Gutter-man. and Kelvinl. the Blue Whalers, and many others who believed in me even when f didn ' t. I love you all: God bless you. Thanks also to Russ. for the truth in your words: our sacrifice has been our gain. Thanks also to Hammie (who is on the others side of the camera in the picture below|— for listening. And finally. To All Who Wear The Ring— GODSPEED, If I ept the sunshine and and the lightening. The belter part of ( I can do all things through Chri nth. I must also ! of his friendship! .vhich strengtheneth mi -Philippi.i ept the Dykes 1982: Thomas E. Fa Rats: Tom Smiley Bleds( Mark Dirlball Dllrkin MICHAEL FRANCIS WESOLOWSKI Ski Lighthouse Point, Florida History — Army Pvt 4.3.2.1: Softball 4: Pre Law Society 2.1; Young Republican 2.1; Airborne 1: Cadet Assistant 1: Sport Parachute Club : Deans List 2; Brews Brothers (KuipersI 3: Cadet Lt. 1. Well its finally coming to an end; my stay at VMI. It has bee a long and difficult journey and my cadetship has certainly ha its ups and downs. But I would never change it for the worlc It is hard to believe I am graduating. I will never forget RA ' year and never forget John Brown. I would never have made l without the help of my family. My patient family had to endur numerous phone calls telling them how I wanted out of mothe I, They were behind me one-hundred percent and for that will always be grateful, 1 am extremely fortunate to have such special family, I will always be grateful for the support of m Brother Rats; especially |ohn. Mac. Chris. Ben. Tate will Spanish and all the others in Tiger Echo who could make eve) a military school fun. To all my Brother Rats and the ones tha left who I was fortunate to know— Thanks for all the fin Dykes 1982: Neal Fortney Rats; Lew Sigmond % I % ' V- - . %■ GARY STEPHEN WESTIN Wes, Weshead, Boo. Tin Minneapolis English— Army Cpl. 3: Sgt- 2; Isl Sgl. 2: Echo Company Commander 1: Ranger Pll 4.3.2; Deans List 2; New Market Honor Guard Commander 2: Undercoffer Award 2; Chapter Member Club 11; Redfront Ranger 3.2; Undefeated Ultimate Team 2 Member T.C.F.C. 3. I Quite a bit can be said about a four year stay at V.M.I. There were many lessons to be learned, both good and bad. It has I been constantly stated that the system builds character and t molds men into fine leaders; is it really worthwhile? Excusing i the trivially of some aspects of V.M.I,, I really think that it has I been a worthwhile experience. The quality of friends, j discipline, honor, academic, and Institute pressure, but most of j all, pride, are things that one could not possibly experience as a j whole at a regular college, I thank the Lord for giving me an I opportunity to come here for four years I lohn. Chris. Bob. you were excellent roommates We really did ( have a lot of memorable times together. One could not possibly ' , ask for a better room than Club 11, Mom. Dad. your continual support and love is something that I will always cherish and re- member. You have given me the optimism and determination to push forward through both success and failure. I love you very much and I hope that I have made you proud. Laurie. I am the luckiest guy in the world to have you as my fiancee. |une 1st is right around the corner, and then we will share evervthing to- gether I love you. Dykes 1982; Gordy H Rat; Tom Ustach. Brir John, you are my best friend and I will truly miss you. I hope that we always keep in touch. When I was down, you always found a way to lift my spirits. We laughed and cried together. making everything seem a little more bearable. Give your fam- ily m love, and . , , see ya at the wedding Whit. ' ■-■,r--w DAVID GEORGE WHITE White Boy Keeling, Virginia Civil Engineering — Army American Societ - of Civil Engineers; Rugby Club; V.M.I. Fire Fighters; Libran.- Assistanl. Now that the time for graduation has drawn near, the task of reflerting the past three years of V.M.I, experiences is suddenly difficult. V.M.I, reminds me of the many hours making that sacrifice . But I also recall the many times when my ever close roommates and friends managed to find those loopholes in the system. As if it were only last weekend that we made a road trip to [MU. Hollins. or—yes— Radford. From being a ral to having a rat. V.M.I, has taught me to always look forward to Through the past 3 years. I have become closer to my famih ' than I ever considered possible. I can onl ' hope that the future will keep us close because I owe them so much. 1 look forward to the future when I can truly begin to enjoy an everchanging life. I hope to keep my close bonds of friendship with the greatest collection of guys even though they may be spread out over Conn.. Penn., Va.. N. Carolina and everywhere between. I will be glad to see the walls fade in the distance but. I hate to depart from friends. Dave White JOHN THOMAS WHITTY JR. Whit. jT. Childless. Whithead, Trasher Wicomico Church, Virginia Civil Engineering— Nav ' Charter member Club ll 3.2.1; Redfront Ranger 3j;: BSU 4; Navigators 3.2; A.S.C.E. 4.3.2.1; Color Guard 2; D Co. Master Sgl. 1; Football 2: Water Polo 3: Ring Figure Band Comra. Chairman 2; Ranger Platoon 3.2: Undefeated Uliimaie team 2: T.C FC, 85 3.2. 1 took me a while to compile a series of thoughts which would ultimately depict the past four years of my life. The Virginia Miliiar ' Institute is quite a unique experience. It instills in each cadet virtues and traits which differentiate him from his contemporaries and for that I am extremely proud. Many will never know what transpires behind these four historic walls, for VMI is not for evenone. When we. the class of 1985 matricu- lated in the summer of 1981 we were over four hundred strong. As the ears progressed, many fell to the va 3ide. onh- to leave the system. What ' s left now is the backbone of our class. We will cross the stage in May together and finally, our once insur- mountable mountain will be conquered. It just goes to show that here at VMI: only the strong survive. To my brother rats. I wish you all the best of everything in your future lives. Youve paid your dues, now it ' s time lo collect the dividends. You will alwass live on in my heart, and our memories together will never be forgotten. I love you all. Bob. Baldo. an, ' .v . . -:■ guys have been great roommates. Each one of special place in my heart. Together we all exemp ' i er ending conception known as Brother Rats ' . N;__t : _ family; What can I sa ? Without you guys I never wouid ha e made it here. Your love, guidance, and understanding really Ligh some rough seas. I love you with all my ;ed not say too much because you know how I Lord, lesus Christ. You are the Lord of my life. ■ side I will never fear. Farewell ML lomor- piloted me heart. Cary. feel. Thank With you by my row is another d. Dykes 1982: Les Rose Rats: Grant Gremlin Kiehl 89 Oi - •s c . WILLIAM MICHAEL WIENERS Sybil. Wienie, Ho! Dog. Husk Braintree. Massachusetts Civil Engineering — Special Student Foolball 4.3: Coach Ha S.P.s: A.S.CE Fan Club: Number 1 Club DFC; . I Iried and I ' m slill 12 hours behind!? ll ' s been a four year siruggle Ihal I will never forget. The good times will always be remembered while the bad ones fade away. I ' ll miss all the madmen whove made my cadetship bearable, especially my friends who are what VMl is all about! Later. Murph and Bubba. and thanks for being my friends while putting your life in danger for the past three (plus! years. It seems a little premature to be talking about finally graduating with August anil 42 hours so far off. After three years nothing short of .Armaggeddon is gonna keep me from thai beautiful piece of sheepskin, (well at least that ' s what I heard). Well Man.- and Al its all-most over and without your help an( vould never have made it this far. I love ya ant uldn ' t trade you in for all the mega-bucks in Massachusetts. Knough Siiid: God willing! I ' m outta here!! North bound traffic-only! The few. the proud, the Special Students! When in doubt— PUNT! Musla got lost — 1, Ceils Band ■All my life my heart has .sought a thing 1 c. name . . . Deeds not words — Eisenhower Dykes 1982: L.-irr Curtain Rats: Kevin Warren. Scott Turlington JAMES B. WILKINSON JR. Colonel, Judge, Jeb Richmond, Virginia History — Navy Survived 4: Pvt. Cpl. 3: Pvt. 2: Sgt. 1: Alalea Festival 2.1: Member of boring President Navigators; Ti 290. .After four short years I have learned to call this place home and when I leave in May I will be homesick. Two valuable lessons which I ' ve learned here: Your integrity is something which can ' t be compromised, and with God and good friends to help you. nothing can keep you from To my dykes of room 156 and roommates throughout. 1 owe the world, ' i ' ou all have taught me a lot about life. God bless you all. Most of all I would like to thank my Dad. Whatever I be- come I owe it to you. And for VMI. for the moment all discipline seems painful, later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. — Heb 12:11 D -kes 1982: Wil Rats: Steve Peai i ha ' hodiea. am W. McCathern III BARTON GEE WILLIAMS Bart. B.C., Bark Wilson, North Carolina B.S. Biology — Army Honor Court 2.1: President 1: Soccer 4.3.2,1: Phi Kappa Phi; Acad Distinguished; Hubbard Scholarship: English Dept. Award; Paul Meyer Award: Killey Award: [ohn Carmichael Award: Superior Cadet Award; William Brent Bell Award; DMS; Illegal Car Club 2: Bermuda Trip 1. Ho do like it? t know why 1 i Why did you go? I think if i cream. I love it yet hate it am ! to VMl instead of Chapel Hill. VMI defies all words that attempt to describe it — so I won ' t tiy. I just want to thank some of the people who made the long road a little smoother. To my parents — thanks for your supporl and encouragement. I have tried to make you proud and I love you both so verv- much. To my roomies in Rm. -21. your the greatest! To Doc Monsour. your advice and friendship made my life here bearable at unbearable times. A big thank vou to all the people who helped me out 2nd class year. And finally to my Brother Rats who gave me the opportunity to serve on Olir Honor Court. I only hope I lived up to your expectations. Looking back 1 the bad limes get mor e and n ore diffi- cult to remem ser anc only the good remain. I woulc ne er go through it aga n but must con fess I am glad I did a nd fs all behind me no li. Ifs kind of like Ihal old line . VMI is a terri- ble place to bt but a great plac e to be from. Only a cadet can truly understa d this And we are finally on the better e nd of that 85! Two roads di erged n a wood and I- I took the one less traveled by . nd that made all the difference. Robert Frost D kes 1982: W II Cou icil Rats: |im Mm -Moo Mumma 290 r 44 GREGORY ALAN WILLIAMS Cool Breeze Rat, Breezy. Slam-Dunk, Willi Hampton, Virginia Civil Engineer — Special Student Promaii Club 4,3.2.1: Track 4.3.2.1: All-Pro 2. 69 Lnvebroker 3,2. 1: Projecls Landlord 3.2.1: Privale 3.2,1 Thanks lo God, (or my mother ' s love. With her love I am ever ' thing. without . . . I ' m nothing. Thank you Mother, thank you God. Covas, E.B., and Auntie Sylvia, thank you for your care, support, and encouragement. Your son also loves you. Hei 3x7, been here trying t bad situation for lot about myself some things I ' ll us one great uphill Thei have al« Carla. leanette. et( about this whole and I had the chc great book which Spring tr enemy — lo you do id about lo add one. The lasl four years I ' ve I make a good time out of what ' s known as a substantial education. I feel I ' ve learned a nd others, some bad. some good, and even ; in the real world. In general VMI has been limb, with some ver ' butt-smashing falls, s been a lot of folks (Pop. Ed, Kel. Cathy. I behind me to keep me going, the bad thing leal, however, is if it were August 17. 1981 ce, I again would be signing m ' name lo the ,0 Rat has ever read. Chief. Hotstuff. Cheeks, we ' ve had some u chicks get married send me an invite. If nyway and squash the wedding cake Well Kevii al! this shall be over. Four years, plu both stuck it out together. I ' m not going ti l.S- here or gel soft— I just want to say thanks from oni ilumnus to another. Wash, save your money. West Coast loo! your best ' cause here we come. Wash and Willi on Ih. CALIFORNIA roadtrip!!! Dykes 1982; Darr l Toad Home Rats: Ray Lunch Lynch. Bob Bullet-head Harris MARK W. WILLIAMS Willie. EZ, Fat Chuck Richmond, Virginia Modern Languages — Army Sw mming 4.3.1: Hogs 2 Squallers 2. : Co-Capt. Sq Nu Tiber One Club Ras aman 2: Am hville Club 1 Clu ) 1: 400 Club I was born and raised a Virginia Cavalier and it appeared to me that I would be going there until early August 1981 when I received a letter of deferral. I was accepted to VMI primarily because of my uncle Tommy Inge, I came to VMI only because of my inability ' to pursuade other schools in the slate to accept me. But VMI has been a trip. The mental and physical training has made me more appreciative of the little things in Hfe and has hopefully prepared me better for the real world . Since my disastrous first two years al the I , it ' s still a toss up if I ' ll get out of here on time, but if I do I wish to extend my sincere thanks to several people. Foremost, thank you Mom and Dad for the everlasting support and thanks Pika . especially Robert Barnes, for helping me maintain my saniti, ' . And thanks for the crew at both VMI and W L because I never would have made it without yall: Gerbil. Hawk, Sweet. Wese. DK. Bum. Stuart. Tayloe. George. Scotch. Hunty-Hunt. Butty-Butt. Turtleman. Thornton, Doc. Pelchit Head. Spence, Curt -Curt. Cubby. Linko. R.B,. Dogbone Marsh. Lehman. Gevo. Maurie, Dego. and the list goes on These guys are the real BR ' s. Good luck and God bless!! Dykes 1982: leff Modisel Rats: Ted Anderson RICHARD R. WILLIAMS III Flea-Con. Dick ' Natick, Massachusetts English — Marine Corps . 3: Cpl. 2: Ll, 4: RDC 4: English Socielx 3.4- SCSC 3; N ' um- 1 Club 2.3.4- F. en though the Commandant told me that he thought I had a bad attitude about ' MI. I think that he was wrong. Luckily, he gave me a chance to stay after f received my third .Mumtier One and I proved that I was worthy of a VMI diploma. There is no through four i and money. I that I could take full credit for making it of VMI though. Without your love, support r would have made it. Mom and .Vf I love u both very much! I also owe thanks to all of my Brother Us. and Whit and Willy. This place would have been bearable without you all. And to Hook. I thank you for enthing! I would have left if it wasn ' t for you. nfinement than I off. ha d a ton of demeri s. and ev en lost my rank a few rimes there is no way that I wo uld trade this experienct for anvlhin e. The bonds I Tiade her e are un breakable an i Ih.. laui times lir beatable. 1 also le arned mo re about lif. . . _ -, _.. -ant- ly myself. than I e ver thought possible - span. VMI has llowed m to realiz e that no g.?..; e. and I will car rv that les son with me as I enter the Marine Corps •in J any other venture that I nay undertake. Dykes 1982: Harrv Rats: Mark Reilly T. Bitzberger r;iS%t . 191 ? THOMAS SPENCER WILLIAMSON IV Spencer, Bus ' . Dick. Sonar Richmond, Virginia Civil Engineering— Navy ASCE: Monogra n Cluh 4.3.2.1: ' arsit S cc er 4.3. 2. Co Captain 1; Cildel Assislar 1 1: Vc ung Economist In ve siment Club: Deans Lisli Cadel-Pholn . No. 1 Club. lis hard lo bel eve thai I am finally w ■ling ny first class hislon-. To my surpris Ihe past four y ea s have flown b ' Ihoughl ll)eing a fourlh generation of my fa mily 1 attend VMI Ihal I knew vvhal I was getting into; I wa rong. From day one it has been an nlirel different ballga Tie ■ than I had antici- paled. Mv VMI exper ence has taught ne three things: lo a] ways sirive Tor he top when things are b id su ck it up and ep oing. Ill Uislly In appreciate ihe litlle things in lifu, Mil Above all. 1 have made some of the best frit m.ike. Withoul these GREAT friends I never would have made it: the ■people made the whole ordeal worthwhile. I would lik.; to Ihiink all the guys jyou know who you arej that made my four years memorable. Most importantly I want to thank Mom. Dad. Pam. Pop-Pop. Grandmother and Grandfather, and A) for Iheir continuing support. I hope I ' ve made you all proud! Todd, il has been great having you here the past two years. Good luck! (Xkes 1982: Paul Webb. Ed Daniel Rats: Tommy Towers. Mark Wilson MARK ALAN WINGER Hanger Head, Scooter, Styles Bitchly. Rocky Elyria, Ohio Physics— Army Karate Club 4.3.2.1; Commanders 4.3.2: Bugler 4.3.2.1; Room 147 Funk Associated— Commander of Funkified Footwork 4.3; Band Co, Disrespect Team 4.3.2.1: Randy Mac Let ' s Walk Home Club l: SPS 4.3.2.1; PY or DIE 4.3.2.1: Chapter 13 Club; Pres. Mallon Hall Hit List 4.3.2.1, As long as I live III always re parents ' face as I said good-bye had the look of pain and fear i stomach. My father, well . . , his ' mber the expression on matriculation day. My i big as the butterflies in ; the look of good luck I ' m proud of you but don ' t you dare screw up. As the door slammed shut behind me. I felt instantly stripped of personality ' and past accomplishments. In the following few moments 1 be- came just another bald head in the mass. Now I have been al- located 1.736 spaces to sum up the past four of the most de- manding years of my life. To the many men. who have been here before me I need only three letters. VMI. But. to those ca- sual observers who have never experienced this universe I will elaborate. I guess my rat year was one of much attention. My name echoed throughout the mess hall as if I were the main dish. I did frequently get fried. My third class year was set to ease with the friendship of three of the greatest guys i know . . . Mike D.. Whittny W.. and Bob Z. Thanks always. Sec- ond class year equals Ring Figure, equals part ' . equals a month of recover ' . My second and first class years gave me a new meaning to the word friendship. Here. I pay tribute to Kevin F.. Greg W.. and Bill Bowman. Those of who you count on one hand. Of course I will always be thankful to my family ... my brother, Greg, and my sister. Heidi, and most of all to my parents. My mother is the sun which warms a cold heart and my father is the rock of integrity by which I have modeled my very soul. Keep in mind, this was only the good side. The most endearing qualit ' of a VMI man is his ability to endure. Dykes 1982: Dickie Moore Rats: Sevren Maynard. limmy Wealherford CEDRIC TERRY WINS Co rnbread. Pops. Ced, Pops-Wins Hyattsvilie, Maryland Economics — Army Basketball 4.3.2.1: Promaji 4.3.2.1: Societj ' for Young Economists 2.1: Pvt. 4.3.2.1. Four N ' ears of this, what can 1 say? Thanks Mom and Dad for your love and encouragement through the lasl four years because without your support 1 couldn ' t have endured THE BULL. To my boys . Chuck and Darren, we were different in a lot of ways but we had that certain chemistry and could understand each other, but not this place. Thanks for the lale night confes- sions and putting up with my jokes. We knew who we were and never had to warr about playing a role. To Ihe people I considered my friends, thanks I ' m glad I met you: Big Mike Herndon. Thunderman. Moe. Geek Ross. Davis— don ' t take il so personally— Estes. |im |Flexl and Q etc. VMI— well thanks for challenging me academically. 1 can hon- estly say il was tough |In some depl. more than othersl I know ' au didn ' t teach me to be a man. because that can ' t be taught, and even if you could I doubt I ' d become your type of man. I think I ' ve learned that I am a man because I could put up with your unique way of doing things. I think you can learn from any siluation good |or Bad!|: I ' ve learned a lot. Thanks Coach Sandy and Mrs. Sandy. Coach Canlafio and Coach Fletcher for being people 1 could trust and who helped me get through this. Dykes 1982: |ernme Williams Rats: Stephen Dorsey. Bobby Gardner «• fl ' ' ' ry KYLE IVAR WINTER Monkey, Ape Man, Bamm-Bamm, Teenybopper Cornwall, New York Chemistry. Navy Deans LisI 4.3: Debale Team 4.3: BSU 4: Chapel Choir 4.3.2.1: NROTC Pistol Team 4.3. Co-Caplain 2.1: Rat Training Cadre 2. 1; No. 1 Club: Regimental Band 4.3.2.1: VIRGIN PRIVATE: Foreign Exchange Midshipman jltalian Naw]: American Chemi- cal Society 4: Cadet Assistant 1, Yeah, a history. The diploma, ring, and BOMB portrait dont even scratch the surface. Where do they mention the jock raids, the drinking festivals ( and getting caught), playing Stairway To Heaven backwards, the long nights wondering what two brain cells you can rub together to solve the Physical Chemistry problem that ' s due in 3 minutes. It ' s all very simple— nobody and nothing can ever describe it. People ask me what I ' ve learned from VMI. and I think to myself about what I have un- learned. I ignore turnouts. I don ' t ignore God. Power may equal I-R, but it means never having to answer to others for your actions. Stonewall [ackson had a good quote that every VMI man has heard so often, but there ' s a better one— Only those who attempt the absurd can achieve the impossible. Having come through VMI I can say I ' ve done both. Time is like money — the belter you manage it the more likely the government is going to use it for you. I can hear you now . . . With that kind of optimism, how ' d he last? I had my family. God. Chaplain Caudill, prog rock. Rheingold Beer, and time on my side, I ' d like to thank my Brother Rats for being real and putting up with my form of craziness. and two very special ladies: Kathy. for making the past worth looking back on and Dee. who makes the future worth looking forward to -PTL- If beli! elf. lost. I Dykes 1982: Bill The Rats: Chris Arvans DANIEL MATTHEW WISNIEWSKI Wiz Ski Moscow, Pennsylvania Electrical Engineering— Navy Dean ' s List 3.2: Distinguished 3: Rat 4: Cpl 3: Pvt 2.1: IEEE 2.1: Illegal Car Club 4.3.2. Danny. Danny. Danny! What can we say? A lot. so let ' started. We thought to ourselves when we first saw Fatstick Great, a Pole from Moscow, He probably wears red un wear, Well, we haven ' t seen any white ones yet! Well lad year wasn ' t easy, especially for you and English, Oh, and d ever forget Herman, But enough about Rat year already, let ' s visit Danny in Third Class year. The year the popcorn popper was introduced into 331, and the hot pot, and the coffee maker, and , , , You pleased a lot of hungry BR ' s. Danny, Enough about Third Class year naw. Huh!. C ' mon. C ' mon, Let ' s go to Ring fig- ure, boy what fun! You and good ' ole J.D, really knew how to party. Do you remember? That ' s OK. we don ' t either. But let ' s not forget the ghetto blaster, That was one helluva stereo sys- tem. If only it could have cooked our morning pop tarts, bacon, eggs (or did it?) Well lad. its been cold and now. after 3 years, we think we ' re ready for some warm nights with closed windows and operational radiators. Well Danny, as we ap- proach the end of our cadetship. we ' d like to sa ' thanks for everything. Take care of yourself an ' keep in touch. All we have left to say is WAAA!!! Buckwheat , , for you have often heard that the greatest task is to learn the perfect model of the good, the use of which makes all just things and other such become useful and helpful Plato Dykes 1982: Robert Clark Rats: Richard Pitts DAVID P. WOOD Splinter, Drift, Wo, Jim. Richard. Holtz Oregon, Ohio Mechanical Engineering— Navy Pvl 4.3.2.1: Cpl 3: Fencing Team 4.3.2. Captain 1: Abused .Air Force 4.3: Molo Naval Flight 2.1: Color Guard I: CWRT Sec- Treas 4.3: Cadet Batten, 4.3,2: Guidon 2: Rotating Scholarship Club 3.2: Theatre Lighting Design 3.2.1: . cad. Extinguished 4.3: RAT Mandatory Study— CIC In a time where all good things come to an end. this mixture of good. bad. and indifferent seems also to be closing more swifth- than once seemed possible, .All manners of fellowship are to be found within these dreary walls that are now our home. Ob i- ously I ' ve found friends here that cannot be forgotten lor forgi -- en for some|- Gentlemen. to cease my haught - ramblings. I do not wish you luck, for you have it. I do not wish you will to do as you desire or the instinct for hard sur ival. You have all this and more from a better man than I, Y ' ou. yourselves, and as a collectr. ' e whole. I go I all the wortis of Chauo In all his life, unto no manner wighL He was a very parfit gentle knight. Totis ' iribus— With All One ' s Might. This describes Dave welL Never have I met so diversified an in-ga-neer. Steadfast and faithful. Dave will be a success at whatever course he undertakes. CAS Dave the of able to fit in have another t in the fleet. a long line of roommates. That he w- oom says a lot for him. It was good to commiserate with. Best of luck to vc Dykes 1982: William Lindquisl Rats: Clifford Healhcote, Christopher Goff 293 f; T, « ' TODD MORRIS WOOD JR Richmond. Virginia Economics — Navy Promaji -1.3,2.1; Fencing -1.3.2.1; Firefighters 1; Cadel P t, 1.3,2,1 From the first da f have not been able to answer the question Why did I come lo V,M,1,? Now. four years later I still can- not answer it. but I have never regretted my decision. My years here have been filled with mixed experiences, some good and some bad, I did nol come here with any expectations and I ' m leaving with no judgements, I hope 1 have learned something from my experiences here, but only time will tell. My time here al V,M.!. has been special to me: special in the same way a feeling tells me 1 made the right choice, 1 would like to thank my family who have alw.ys been there for me it I needed them. To Phil. Stan and the friends I have made. THANKS for making V,M,I, bearable for me. Now most importantly. I want to thank Linda for her unwavering love that has seen me through all of my times here at V.M.I, 1 will never be able lo repay you and I ' ll always be in your debt, I just hope my love in return offers some consolation, because I will Dykes 1982; Richard VVoolwine. Louis Rolan Rats; Scotl Griffin, Michael Humes MICHAEL CARROLL WOOTEN Woo Woo, Tater Head Princeton. North Carohna Economics — Army Football 4.3.2.1; Track 4.3.2.1; Monogram 4.3.2.1; Football Co- Captain 1; H.V, Shipley ' 21 Football Scholarship, Senator Garland Gray Memorial Football Scholarship, VMI, -VVheres that? Thats the first thing I said when I was first introduced to the Institute by Coach Freeman, I ' ve always dreamed of going to college on a football scholarship, but never thought I would face a challenge like this, I came to a place where 1 thought I had left friends and would have to do things as an individual. Boy, was I wrong! I met a challenge that no one could get through without having someone pushing and supporting all the time. The friendships I have made I will al- ways cherish deep down inside. From the guys on the team to the guys in Rm, 121, John. Andy, Mick, and Bart, thanks for all the wild times we ' ve had al the I and elsewhere. And I ' m looking for many great times to come, thats what life is all about. Without these guys life at the I would have been so much of a drag, I would also like to thank the Lee ' s who were always so sincere, supportive, and helpful at my home away from home. The people I have to thank the most are my famih ' . During seasons of good and bad you were always there making those long trips to see 4 quarters of a football game. You don ' t know how it makes me feel lo see the famiK always there supporting me on and off the field. Well Mom and Dad the ' MI, road has finally come lo an end THANKS! Dykes 1982; |oel Bodner Rats; Chris Bunn, John ParrotI lOHN JOSEPH WRANEK III M.. Toaster Head. T.H. Lynchburg. Virginia Civil Engineering — Army Boxing Team 4: Lacrosse Team 2.1; RDC Member 1; Corporal 3: Segreant 2; Battalion Sergeant Major 1; Color Guard 1; Ring Figure PR, Committee. Circle K Club; Concrete Canoe 1: Blue Whaler 1; ASCE, 4,3.2,1, Man ' significant events in one ' s life at until they are reflected upon. The few short spent here at V.M,I. are no exception. fully appreciated s that I ' ve Entering this Institute on that hot August afternoon, still sick from the night before, was a decision I had made on my own. My Rat year was one of fear and loneliness, yet when it was over. I had learned a great deal about myself. Being an upperclassmen helped me to grow, mature, and even have an occasional good time. My memories from the Hops, Zollman ' s, Econo-Rack , M,B,C,. Rhema Lake. Ring Figure, etc. will last a lifetime. Bonds of friendship were also established that would not soon be broken, Dave. Mac . Oots . W.G,. and Sponge , thanks for always being there when I needed you! My most special thanks goes out to my famiK ' Linda. Missy, and Patty, don ' t ever change, you ' re great!! Mom and Dad. I know I ' ve had you worried more than once, but your constant love and support has been my very inspiration, I hope I ' ve made Bobby, J proud Thank you a id Robert. I love all of rock and my salvation, shall nol be greatly mo Bruce, uch! Dykes 1982; Laron D. Shannon III Rats: William B. Butler. Edward L, Evans Jr, 294 f « w n::? CHARLES WILLIAM WYDLER Bill-Bop, Beanhead Annandale, Virginia Economics — Navy Pvt 4.3,2.1: Hop and Floor Committee 3.2 (Business Manager). 1 1 (Treasurer): Sports Parachute Club 2.1: Cadet computer assistant 1: Room 110 Religion. August 17, 1981- I first entered VMI. not knowing what was ■ ahead of me. It has been a long hard road these past four j years. Nothing has come eas ' . but now it all seems worth ! while. But all this would not have come about if not for a few ; people. 1 would like to thank my mother and her everlasting I love. care, and devotion: which without my life would not have ■ much meaning. To my older brother. Chris, whose guidance ! was always there, even though he never knew he was giving it. ! To my uncle who set me on this path. And to the two men I ' only wish I knew better, to my grandfather: may I someday i reach the goals you did. And to my father, who I lost when I was one. may I reach the goals you expected of me and much ; more. Thanks for the support and love you have given me. I j love you all. To those I Someday yc LUCK behind at VMI. work hard and don ' t give up, ay find it was all worth while Maybe!! GOOD Dykes 1982: |eff Whirly Bird Worle Rats; Wayne Sinclair. Matt Martir STEVEN B. WYNN Upper Marlboro, Maryland Mechanical Engineering Pvt. 4: Cp 3: Sgt Pvt. 2: E. Co. .XO |U.| 1: Cadre 4,3.2.1: Cadet Assistant 3.1: Secretary ASME 2: Shamrock Marathon 4: Hop and Floor Comm. 4.3: Hog Cup Points Champion 3: Hook Lane Clubhouse 4.3.2.1. I ' m glad that I did it. but I wouldn ' t want to do it again Marvin: Your undemanding and sincere friendship has been the biggest factor in my sticking it out when things got bad. |im: Hugs and kisses. I know that you don ' t want it to get around, but you really are a good guy. lerry: Fate works in mysterious ways. I ' m glad that fate brought you into our pleasant abode. Dykes 1982: Allen Ewell Rats: Dan Zaweski. Rav Dve RICHARD TATUM YOUNG Road Hog, Leg Breaker, Tater, Tate Falls Church, Virginia History — Marine Corps Chairman: College Republicans; Orienteering Club: Hog Fool- ball: Hog Messhall: Cpl. 3. Sgt. 2. PM. 2. Ll. 1 This is usually a place for thank you ' s and this is no exception. For without these people I would have been either a vegetable or a fat lazy redneck by now. Ever lhing that I know wonh mentioning is owed to my parents. I would take ever - page in this publication to say ever thing that I want to thank them for. Mom and Dad. I love you. Ann. you are the greatest. Son - about Busch Cardens. Wayne and Linda. I ' ll never forget yoU- You put up with more than your share of crap. Vou both deserve a vacation from the Hogs. I love you both- Chump and McClave. I don ' t know whether to thank you or kill you both for telling me about this place. You both made for a tough example to follow Merrie and [oan. the only women who knew me and didn ' t slap me in the face. I love you both. All of you have turned a boy into a man. Lord, if I live a da past 30. just give me a hound dog. a friend like the Hogs, and a woman like my mother- Semper Fi and Coors to you all Dykes 1982; Pat McCIa Rats: Steve Nean ' 295 f o li DARYOUSH ZIAI ■Rex, Z, Z Man. Cuddy Tehran, Iran Civil Engineering — Special Student Football 4.3. Civil Engine :.l: Track J. 3. 2.1: Scuba Club : •rs 4.3.2.1: Privale 4.3.2.1- And jr six and a half eagerly awaited years. I am on my way home. In a very short time I will probably go through one of the most tr ' ing times of my life. I feel ready and pre- pared, and just hope that at the end. with God ' s help and guid- ance. I will emerge a proud winner. Before I go. I wish to thank the many that I owe so much to. First and foremost my loving Parents who have truly sacrificed so much for th ir sons, I am proud to be your son and you have and shall make all my endeavors worthwhile- The Joneses for all their support and friendship at VMI- The Diehls. John- sons. Morrises, and Wickens whose kindness I shall never for- get. Finally my roommates who have been the greatest of friends. I hope to see all of you again someday. has I Once again the t learned and done much more that must be learnei the yeai nd done. ' though I have Dykes 1982: Willie Funkhouser Rats: Delanv Williams. Oscar Willii STEPHEN ANTHONY CHILL The K id, Steve-O. The Freeze, Shaft Gaithersburg, Maryland Histoiy— Marine Corps Rat 4: Cadre Corporal 3: Privale 2.1: Operations Specialist 2.1: VMI Boxing Team 3.2.1: Class Birthday Celebration 2.1: Knight of Malice 3.2.1: Family 2.1: VMI Firefighters 2.1: Egomanic 4.3. 2.1 1 was going to start this by saying that I ' ve roomed with Stevo longer than with anyone else at VMI and it hasn ' t been easy. Well, that ' s not true, amazingly I mean, most people have to pay for entertainment like that! It has been unique, though, and I ' ve learned some things. I ' ve learned from Steve not to care what others think, to go ahead and do what you have to do. That has always been his attitude and he has always practiced what he preached. Steve has his own set of rules, and although they might be different from what is considered normal, he lives up to these self-standards. He ' s an egomanicac. he ' s psy- chotic, he ' s a good friend- But most of all. he ' s a man. Stevo. fellow hockey champione and tolerator of Irishmen, thanks for the laughs and some good advice. Hang tough for the extra time, see you in the Green Machine. Steve: I really am sorry about the EWF tape. -MF Thank Team. I ' ou family, dykes of 82. Mark. Tom. Big Dave nd the Big Dons of 85 A special thanks to Dad in the Bible. Hey. VMI Dykes 1982: Mark Shifflelte Rats: lav Shorts ' Smaalade JOHN RANDOLPH DIXON i JD. JR. Blur Bedford, Virginia Electrical Engineering- -Navy Cpl. 3; Pvl 2 Oper. Sgt. 1; Cadet Lt. 1; Dean ' s List 2.1; Acad. Dist- 1; Naw Scholarship 2.1: Nava! Aviators 3.2. Pres. 1: Circle K Club 2.1; IEEE 4.3.2,1; Navigators 3.2.1; Rat Training 3; Head Cadet Waiter 1: Ring Figure Hotel Comm 2; Pente Round Ta- ble If inlensit ' were alive and on two legs you d probably name it |ohn Dixon, Hailing from the backwoods of Bedford. Virginia, |ohn came to VMI with a number of goals. Uppermost in his mind had to be his desire to become a pilot. I know he ' ll do it. and I ' d be proud to be in the same cockpit, As a roommate, friend, and brother rat. I know John would do anything for anyone and expect nothing in return- But for those of you who find that there is something you can do better than him. you ' d better look alive. |R wont be out done, and he ' ll catch you. wait and see. Good luck to you Intensih,-, there is not a man in ' 85 that won ' t miss you. TSG To Chuck. Tom. Stony. Shawn. Gerr ' , room 137. and barracks neighbors. ' ou are all ver ' special friends each in your own way. Thank you for all the advice, support, and good times you gave me. Good luck to all of you down the road. Mom. Dad. and Sis. thank you for all the love and support. I have learned much from you. I never would have made it through here without you. I love you all. If God is for us, who can be against Romans 8:31 God Bless All. |RD Dykes 1982: lim Thrasher R.ils: The Mass 296 -i KRISTAN DALE PFEFFERKORN Pfeff, Bannana Monster, Chris ' Pet Ape ' Everywhere. U.S.A. Biology-Air Force Cade Waiter 2.1.0: Promaji Club 1: Pvt 4.3.2.1.0; Ral Training 3; Football Permit Rider 2; Track 0; VVimpbuster 0; Concourse Dweller 0: One of the last five members of the Class of 1983, VMI, why did I ever come here? I ' ve had alot of bad times, and a few good times, but those good times are the best times I could have ever had in my life. One thing VMI does give you is true friends. I know that I have made friends here that will j last me a lifetime, Dave Ronneberg. thanks for putting up with I me for two years. Chris Davidson. Pele Marsenison. and Curtis 1 Hinlon. we are the wimpbuslers! I love you guys! Boy did we I have fun terrorizing the concourse and the weightroom. Re- member our great parties we put on and ScotI Horan ' s bachelor part -. Remember the raid for the Tech football and how two of , you didn ' t make it, I ' ll never forget you guys. See you in jail ; someday- Mom and Dad. all this couldn ' t have been possible without your love and support. Thank you for being (here .whenever I needed you. I love you both very much, Mr. and .Mrs, Hall, thank you for all you ' ve done for me. I won ' t forget it, Alice, without you I couldn ' t have finished here, I never thought I would fall in love with a cheerleader from Southern Sem. but I did. We ' ve been together for a long lime and always will be. Thank you for understanding me. and always being (there. I love you. Fritz, good luck with football and bodybuilding. You have a lot of potential. Besides being a good dyke, you were a good friend and like a brother to me. Guys, take the bullseye off my dog and my mom off the roof, leave iour cats alone and cheeze Lurch, Uncle Al. where are you jboddy? Dykes 1980: Bob Boyer R.ils Fritz Grossburger Braunlich 87 KEVIN JOSEPH FIMIAN Cubby Virginia Beach. Virginia History- Army Pvt 4.3.1; West Coast Surf 2; Monogram Club 4.3.1: RBC 4; Soc. of Young Economists 3; VMI Drama 3; Football 4.3: Wrestling 4. 3. Conference Tournament 4: Track 3, State and Conf. Championships, javelin: Stay Tuned, I came to VMI in August of 1981 as a high energ -. intense, and psyched young man without the slightest idea of what I was getting myself into. If matriculating with a mohawk didn ' t put an end to my low profile, then getting nailed in the Beta House that first Saturday night did. As a rat, I was fortunate to have had .so many upperclassmen take such an interest in my devel- opment as a cadet. If not for these individuals I may not have become as adamant on being graduated a VMI man. Thanks to the decision makers. I was allowed to return after my sabbatical on the West Coast, second class year. This experience gained for me a greater appreciation of what VMI has to offer, and what it all means to me. There have been many good times. What a great group of guys to have shared the experience with Beginning with D-Dog Delta ' s RBC parties for BRFs. to our pep-rally rampages and confinement punch parlies- From the habitual frat calls to our stick sprints back Hawk. Willi. Pulley, thanks for the mega time checks and shoulders home. Murph. Clyde. Olen. Curtis, this place just aint the same. Hey Ike. thanks for the ride. Moon. Floyd. Tro. ]C. the best dykes a rat like me could ask for! RB, and the crew at Pika . . . what can we say? Special (hanks to |.A. Hagan and Vincent Thomas for getting me here, and thanks to my class, the class of ' 85 for their support. Shawn. I owe you a big one!!! Finally. thank you Mom and Dad and all of m ' brothers and sisters for their love, prayers, guidance, and support throughout these past five years. I hope that ' s all it takes! SALUD! 1 297 THE CLASS OF 1986 The Class of 1986 returned to the rigors of the VMI system in August of 1984 with the usual groans and moans about once again putting our noses to the proverbial grindstone. When we arrived we immediately noticed a few pleasant differences. The climb from ground level to our rooms had been reduced due to our new position on the 2nd stoop. It was also nice to be able to turn our heads and talk in ranks, and have G.P. during our free afternoon class periods. This year had been looked forward to by all of us for many reasons, but one stood above the rest: RI NG FIGURE! That glorious occasion, when we would all receive a beau- tifully impressive symbol of our common bond as a class, and have one hell of a party in the process. Thoughts of Ring Figure filled our heads like those of young children thinking of Christmas. On many oc- casions these reflections aided us in thwarting anxiety over our academ- ics, as well as helping us to live under the strict rules of the game here at VMI. With Ring Figure came the realiza- tion that we had reached yet another rung on the ladder of achievement, and were approach- ing the next: our first class year. We observed the first class, attempting to learn from both their mistakes and successes, in order that we might be better prepared for running barracks. Very much alive, well, and ready to meet these challanges, the Class of 1986 continued on in its VMI experience. Dave Moore — ' 86 Dave Spears. President |Center| Tim Keilh, ' , Vice President (Left) Dave Moore. Historian (Right) 298 Second Class Second Class 299 ■NW ' THOMAS STUART BUCKLEY Boots Silver Spring, Mandand Spanish — Special Student Mink 5.4; Echo private 3.2.1; Tanke Academically Distinguished 1- Platoon 2; BOMB Staff 1; After doing time at VMI. yu will readily see that the Institute ' s goal of instilling respect for authority is dubious, because it is not auIhorit ' per se but the man who exercises it who may or may not be worthy of respect. There is nothing as effective as the granting of authoritV ' for exposing a man ' s true mettle — and the Edsets will out. Given that I will walk across the stage at graduation, an ' 86 ring on one hand and that genuine sheep ' s hide in the other. I can safely say that this is the best possible ending to (he insanity of the preceeding years. I will summarize the closing credits by saying that 1 will never forget the many to whom I owe grati- tude, those to whom I owe apologies and can never make it up to, and the five whom I would bludgeon mercilessly with a blunt instrument if I could get away with it- — TSB Ignore the above— it is only the posings of a young man thumb- ing his note at The Establishment. Seriously, what can one write about someone who has been a friend, except for that nast ' habit of yours. Tom. Other than that. I ' ve had a good time. Discussions about God or the lack thereof; the third stage of empire; and joining the French Foreign Legion, Tom. being a special student has its advantages, if the Army is too blind to see what it is losing, there is always someone out there who can use your many talents [like the guy down the street who owns the bait shopl. — MPE Hey. Tom. put the shades up. it ' s a prett ' day. — RML Dykes 1983: Kevin Caulfield 1988: Tim Hooper— Ring Figure KEITH ALEXANDER BYRON Lord Shepherdstown, West Virginia Civil Engineering — Navy Cpl 2; Sgl 1; NROTC Scholarship 3.2.1; ASCE 3.2.1; Cadet Com- puter Assistant 1; Varsity Lacrosse 3.2,1; Monogram Club 2.1; West Virginia Club 2.1; Orienteering Team 3.2. Treasurer 1; Glee Club 3.2; Ghetto 3,2,1: WMC 1. It is funny how a change in circumstances alter the way we at- tain our goals. After graduating from high school, my goal was to obtain a commission in the US, Nav7 by way of the Naval Academy, After faltering at Annapolis. I entered V.M.I. Need- less to say. I was in for a rude awakening at the I , even with all of the experience (?) I previously had gained. I will always treasure the many fond experiences that have offset the rough times here, i.e. Breakout, lacrosse games, and Ring Figure. Upon graduating. I will have attained my first goal-a commission. More importantly, however. I will have reached it through the VMI Experience. One of the most cherished things VMI has given me is many friendships, 1 am indebted to both the Civil Engineering De partment ' s Facult ' and the NROTC ' s Staff for their constan guidance and occasional kick in the mates during the past three years: Bob. Kenni vid. and Chris, thanks for putting up with m year. To Hammond. I wish you all the best deal of encouragement has come from my fan to whom I am grateful. Finally, to my Mother and Father, without whose undying support and understanding, during the past few years, I would not have made it. I love you. Mike. Phil. Da of luck, A grea lily and relatives. Dyke 1983: Gary Dronen 1988: Hammond Un JON TIMOTHY FERBER Basking Ridge, New Jersey Economics — Army I Rat 4; Cpl 3; Sgt 2; Cadrt 2; Young Economists. : Boxing Club 4.3; Investment Club I would like to use this space in order to express my many thanks to all of those, both family and friends, who have pro- vided support and counseling to me. prior to. and throughout my experience here at V.M.I, I wish the best of luck to my friends in the class of 1986. Dykes 1983: C.M.A. Rogers IV I 300 f SHELDON D. JOHNSON Jersey Newport-News, Virginia Mechanical Engineer — Special Student frack-Rat. 3rd. 2nd Class Year; Recipient Colonel H M. ' ead ' 16 Trophy: Track All American I ' d like to thank my family and friends for all the encourage- ■nent and support. Special thanks goes to ' :a!vin. Sandy, and Johnnie Ditl. The idetshii d kes. Russell. ..ly way I can describe state of shock. Also I ' d ny cadetship is by saying that it was a state ol stiock. Als ike to believe the proverb: A bird in the hand is better tha the bush lave you honev- ' ind for Coach Williams. Coach Virgets. till the man. they don ' t like me anymo nould say thanks for tolerating me or if br tolerating you, i)ne of the most important people of all. hip. Coach Nuttycombe. thanks a millit ' adership, and teachings, )ykes 19831 Russell C. Rosedale ■Pops 1988: |eff Dixon nd Capt. Rector: I ' m e. 1 don ' t know if I au should say thanks FRANKLIN DELANO LADSON Haji Beaufort. South Carolina History — Air Force Varsity Football; Track; Monogram Club; Promaji Club Coming to VMI for me has been to say the least an eye opening experience. There are several things that I have liked and others that I have not liked, but since I ' m leaving I will only comment on the positive things. First I have learned quite a bit about myself, my capabilities and my faults. I have tried to enhance my abilities and have tried to dispose of my faults. Secondly the thing I like most about the I is the many friend- ships I have made, and which 1 hope to continue throughout the course of my life. I ' ll never forget the great times I have spent with my roommates; David Tyler. Mike Necessary and Ambrose Phillips. Also the wild times I spent with Terry Thompson and Mike Huffman are unforgettable. Mike, always remember Hilton Head. S.C. Next I would Hke to thank the two most important people in my life, my parents. For without their love and understanding my success at VMI would not have been possible. For that Mom and Dad 1 love you more than you will ever know Kathy, with whom I spent three years of my life. I thank very dearly. You were the light at the end of the tunnel. Although our lives might be moving in different directions, the times we have spent together were the best of my life. To my friends graduating I wish the best of luck in all of your future endeavors, and to those of you not as Iuck ' . hang in there, you ' ll be there soon. Last but not least, to my dyke. Tim White; hang in there, your day will come. To the I all I have to say is Bye!!! . Always remember: The failure to achieve is more often thwarted by the failure to attempt than the failure to excel Dykes 1983: Melvin Rucker 1988: Tim White PAUL WILLIAM PRESSLER ■•P2 McComb, Mississippi Civil Engineering — Army. Engineers Private 3.2.1: VMI Firefighlers 1; Army ROTC Scholarship 32.V. The Chowder Society- 2.1. This final year is definitely my best. Ha%ing a car and being able to cruise to the girls ' schools or wherever on the weekend has made a big difference. My other years at ' ML I just sat around wishing I had a car. Right an ' t say these were the best years of my life because of the frustration VMI is responsible for in me. But people keep telling me After you graduate you ' ll be proud you went to VMI I ' m sure that it ' s true. Of course I must thank my parents for their encouragement and support. When it looked impossible they told me to hang in Dykes 1983: Mike Dieter 1988: Glenn Hall 301 rrti T ROBERT GREGG RAINER Mugsey Richmond, Virginia BioIog ' Wrestling 4.3.2: Wrestling Captain 3: Wrestling Asst- Coach 2; Monogram Club 4.3.2: Corporal 3; Club 246 ' 2; Rat Daddy 3.2; Chauffeur for Club 246 2. After 4 ' : years of college I thought I would have come upon some profound revelation that would unlock the door to my fu- ture; unfortunately this has not happened. ' MI has been quite an experience for me. The ratline gave me volumes of memo- ries; most of which are humorous. (Builds character?] My third class year was tough academically, but at least no ratline. This year has been great! Going out every weekend, having 4 good roomies, and taking 19 ' : hours AND getting better grades is the way it should be at VMI. Thanks Craig. Dave, Kenny, and Mike-man! Wrestliing has been very good to me (except for destroying grades and body|. I have learned many lessons and met m people. Thanks Coach, for your support in all aspects of life. You can count on a lifetime of support of the wrestling team from me, It ' s always good to have someone to pour your troubles out on. and I ' m luck ' to have had a few Ash and Craig, thanks for being there when I needed you. I ' ll always lis- ten to your problems if you need me. Mom and Dad. y ' all are the best! Thanks for ever ' thing. I love you. The best parts of my cadetship were will be breakout, wrestling, weekends, road trips, good roomies, and Ring Figure followed QUICKLY by graduation. The lowest point of my cadetship was the loss of mv roommate and our BR. Meade. Finally. Brother Rats. I ha and I am saddened we a : become ver ' close to some of you ; parting. Have a great First Class see y ' all at graduation in 1986!! D ' kes 1983; Chris K. Caudill 198S: Bobbv Zoeke JR. ARTHUR EUGENE RYAN, Art, Rye Richmond, Virginia Economics — Army. Infantrj ' A. ' kS 4: AUSA 3.2: S-5 Tour Guides 3.2: BOMB Staff Assl. Pholo Ed, 3: Cadet Ushers 3: society of Young Economists 3.2: Econ. Tutors 3: Newman Club 4. VP 3.2: Pre-Law Soc. 4.2: Ring Fig- ure Magazine ' 86 Business Mgr 2; . ' lcohol Drug Comm. 2: Cadre 2: Oxford 2, I left W M. I left a lot of fun. superficiality, and anguish d. I ' d made a mistake— W M wasn ' t for me. When I to VMI. I found anguish again, but of a productive sort. for coupled with it From this VMI. I can didn ' t substantialit ' of pride, confidence. ;n fun, I found the place for me. of having gone to both a real college and that the VMI System does work, if you let it. Sure we miss a lot here, but success is found in effort: I hope I ' ve succeeded because I ' ve tried to take part in what VMI has to offer VMI is here to serve you in and out of the classroom, so let it. Mom and Dad. you knew I ' d end up at VMI. but I listen before. You ' ve supported me and were there to e. The failures are mine: the successes are ours, I hope I ' ve made you proud, I love you. Col, Claiborn has been ray advisor, guide, and father-figure academically at VMI, Thanks for always being concerned, Kath Scott, you ' ve shown me what I can get after VMI, I can ' t wait! Kath. thanks for being my confidant: Scott. I thank you for a different view of VMI, To those who ' ve been my closest friends, especially Lou Rich, we ' ve shared much in such a short time, I ' ll never forget you. You guys are the best friends I ' ll ever have. Stay close. To all of 1986. come May ' 86. I ' ll be in the stands cheering the loudest! Finally. Beth, you ' ve shared my joy and sorrow, and have been there when I needed you. There ' ll be much more for us to share. For all of this and more. I love you. Farewell Dykes 1983: Bruce Thomas. Mike Reed. Kyle Ellis DAVID GARDINER TYLER Wolf Accomac, Virginia Physics — Navy Baseball: Football; Monogram enT This is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the ena But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning. Winston Churchill Dykes 1983: Richie Seymore 1988: Jason Dudjak I 302 WAYNE SCOTT WILSON Richmond. Virginia English — Army Deans list; Virginia Program at Oxford: Pre-Law Society; English Societ ' : Ring Figure Committee: Number One Cluli, Football: The MBC Index: Private 3.2,1. [Trying to write this class history has become extremely tedious, and for the potential reader I can assume the final product [would only be monotonous and boring. Therefore. I would like jto show my gratitude to a few people and then close. Mom and Dad. without your time and assistance I would not have made it through here. Robin and Randy, thanks for the emergency funds and a place to stay on my road trips to UVA Dr. Davis, thank you for your recommendations and your support— the trip to England was easily the greatest ( ' jf my cadetship. Max. Big Al, and Howie it has definitely be an interesting year, and hopefully you can make it without r Finally, Brent I hope you do not hold any grudges for my n ding the I , but in two years you will be on your w but also. Good Luck! With Lacrosse practice minutes away. Tim Spivey prepares himself for drills in the hot When visiting VMI. the girls from local schools often enjoy the company of cadets: in this case John Kiefer. SOG Chris Poage changes the Sentinel as part of his many chores. Helping the RDC, and getting rid of his penalty tours. Wayne Fuller insures that this Rat walks the ratline properly. 304 David Earl Adams. II Latrobe. PA Darryl Floyd Agee Salem James Stuart Agostini Alexandria Frederick Ronald Albrecht Annapolis. MD Bryan Edward Amsel Westminster, MD [ohn Matthew Anderson Alexandria Steven King Anderson Falls Church William Warner Anderson Chambersburg. PA Timothy John Armstrong Louisville. KY Christopher Sean Ashworth Richmond John Frederick Ax Lexington Jonathan Eric Aycock Alexandria Matthew Edmund Baker Westlake, OH James Churchill Ball Alexandria William Miner Barber Walden. NY r (Pi O E Sf vy m After intramurals. John Kicfer makes his way along the second stoop towards a nice, long shower. I ' f few ' I 1 ... c- — V V ic- — V Stewart Lee Bames Roanoke Christopher Va Tie Bass South Boston Da id Alan Benhoff Prospect James ' an Allen Bickford. I ' Norfolk Marcus Charles Black. Jr. FavetteNille. NC Mark Edward Black Culloden. A Jeffrey Robert Boobar Flossmoor. IL Paul Minor Boos Richmond DaN-id Daniel Brackett Baltimore, MD Scott Ernest Bradley Linthicum. MD Gerald Sage Bradshaw. Jr. irginia Beach lames Paul Breckeruidge Cedar -ille. OH Douglas Walter Brennan West Palm Beach. FL Anthon ' Jerome Brown Richmond Samuel X ' ictor Browne Falls Church 305 Therodore Edward Buczacki, Jr. Springfield, PA Paul William Burch Woodstock John Winston Butler Chesapeake Eric Allen Butner Cleveland, OH Robert Sheridan Cabell Norfolk Michael Gavin Calkins Richmond Vincent Daquial Carag. Jr. Grand Island. NB Kerr ' Thomas Cassell Glade Hill Michael Raymond Castaldi Bel Air, MD James Richard Chambers Atlanta, GA Michael David Chapman Littleton, CO Benjamin Ping Chen Placentia, CA John Bradley Chesson Columbia. MD Byron Lee Childress Manquin Michael Alan Chipley Frederick, MD d). Hp CJ , Penalty Tours, a common sight this year, are led by Terrence McCartney in front of barracks. 306 Second Class H r L J ■ f- «T I = 1 Bernard Jos ' jph Colacicco Blackworxl, N| Anthony Michael Colletti Richmond jarnes Alvin Comer Roanoke ( Jharlfes Bryant Cook Powhatan M ichael Allen Corwin ■ . ' ewport News James Lee Coulter. Jr. McKees Rock. PA Andre [ohn Creel Westmount, Quebec. Canada Brian Edward Crowson Suffolk James Michael Daly Arlington Patrick John D ' Antonio ' .loscow. PA Thomas Edward Darb ' . Ill Poquoson Michael William Davis Alexandria Joseph Scott Dekeyrel Newport News Charles Anthony Depasquale Vienna Thomas Peter Devenoge McClean A sleepy-eyed Dion Scaglione enjoys some much needed rack time. Taking advantage of his free afternoon. Chris Kolditz catches up on his studies. Second Class 307 Opening Hops finds Paul Burch and his date enjoying the lively atmosphere that marks these occasions at VMI. A motivated [eff Morgan puts some polish to his boots in preparation for Morning Inspection. - K 41 M 308 Donald Adam Dickerson Vinton James Earl Dickenson Richmond Scott Alden Diehl Muncy, PA James Timothy Dillon Ledyard. CT Samuel Hardy Duerson, III Raleigh, NC Mark Reid Ellington Montreat. NC Michael Patrick Ellis Springfield Otmer Gay Elmore, Jr. South Charleston, WV Patrick William Farrell McClean Thomas James Fitzpatrick Fairfax Louis Anthony Florio, Jr. Yarmouth, MA James Allen Frazier Washington. PA Ralph Adelbert Frye. Ill Beaver, PA Gerald Wayne Fuller. Jr. Crewe Calvin Breading Furlow Arlington a I jj MK tm l fTn), «T ' l! 1 4 Leaning out on the second stoop rail, Patrick D ' Antonio and |on Moody enjoy the specta- cle of a Thursday night Pep Rally. Emmet Stone Gathright Afton Patrick McGuire Gill Mrginia Beach Carl Leigh GitcheU Hampton Robert Scott GitcheU Hampton Steven Gilbert Gray Richmond Da id Kidd G rimm Williamsburg Ernest Michael Grochowski. Jr. Sarasota. FL Stephen Paul Grzeszczat in Bayonne. N] John Thomas Hairr. n Fayette -ille. NC Stephen Francis Hall Midlothian Scott Robert Harbula West Mifflin. PA James Thomas Harcarik. TTT Mechanicsburg. PA Lawrence Dean Harrington Fredricksburg Craig Dyer Harris Marietta. GA John Stanley Hart. Jr. Hanover Second Class 309 Samuel White Hayes McKenney William Brett Hayes Hampton Kurt Ernest Hedberg Pound Ridge. NY Stuart Newland Heishman Woodstock Troy Vincent Heskett Leesburg Robert Walter Hess, Jr. Fairfax [ohn Marcus Hicks Great Falls Richard George Hill. IV Waynesboro Scot Patrick Hillier Fairfax Anthony Douglas Hirtz Lynchburg Samuel Andrew Holmes Oxford. PA Philip Roper Howard Petersburg Robert Clinton Hubbard. Jr. Covington Michael Conway Huffman Midlothian Scott Carleton Hunter New Cumberland. PA J ' -Pl V - : ri3 f icl ,( J ! - - f .l rv I ' m jrJ f - ' f « ! t L : j X t 4j V ' ■. _ to if-- Sharing some Brother Rat spirit. Tim Young and Bruce Tolley help each other study. Taking it eas ' at Goshen comes naturally to Bobbv Rainer. 310 Second Class ffl o ( Hcnr ' Bernard Ingram High Point, NC Phillip Scott Ingram Richmond James Patrick Inman Lehonon. TN Paul Francis Jarvis Pittsburg, PA Anthony Thomas jasinslci Erie, PA Ronald Orest jaworowski Alexandria James Michael Jenkins Fairport, NY Robert Evan Johnson Alexandria Lawrence Stephone Jones Ashland Christopher Kanter Norfolk Michael James Karabasz Holland. MI Thomas Joseph Kardos Stamford. CT Timothy Michael Keilty Vienna Dale Kennedy Suffolk John Francis Kiefer Richmond Assisting with Cadre, Cliff Tinsley sits at the H Co. table waiting for the new Rats to ar- rive. Using his leadership abilities to the utmost. John Pitcock acts as SOG-for-a-day. I Second Class 311 Acting as the second stoop package inspec- tor, |im Urie checks this Rat ' s cargo. Exhausted from his hard intramural workout. Stew Barnes tries to avoid falHng off the second stoop into Jackson Arch. Jimmy Waltus Kilbourne. Winchester Daniel Edward Kirby Virginia Beach Christopher Paul Kolditz Houston, TX William Karl Kuhrman Vienna Cyrus Scott Kump, 11 Newport News Michael Richard Laban Zimbabwe, Africa James Rene LaForest. Jr. Arlington Richard Viktor LaHue Fairfax Michael Leslie Lakos Waleska, GA Troy Vernon Lanier Waianae. HI Robert Henr ' LaRosa Springfield Mark Alan Laughon Bedford William Alan Leatherwood Farmville Gerald George Leffers. Jr. Rustburg Rumsev Joseph Smithson Light, III 312 Aldie ' I 1 Wearing that all-nighter look, Paul Smurf Simroth plods away at his work. f m «3, ! m} Tsu-Kuang Liu Washington. DC Kent Andrew Long Annandale Ra -mond Matthew Longabaugh Clinton. MS Adam Andrew Loveless Leonia. NJ Timothy Isaac Macaulay Saugus, MA Jeffrey Donald Maclay Brookfield. CT Roman Francis Malavet Swiftwater. PA Robert Blair Mason Lakeland. FL Wa Tie Leslie Mason Gaithersburg. MD Jeffrey Leonard Massie New York. NT Ronald O ' Connor Mays. Jr. Buena ' ista ' ames Patrick McCabe Reston David Joseph McCarthy W atertown. XY Thomas Daniel McCarthy Deptford. NJ Terrence Eugene McCartney Grafton Second Class 313 -rt i .- Joseph August McCloskey, IV Fayetteville, NC John Edward McConnell Fairfax Todd William McCullough Lexington James Augustus McDonald, III Sterling Thomas Daren McGinnis Dumfries Thomas Enrique McHugh. Jr. Takoma Park. MD James Keith McKenzie Culpeper James Gordon McKinley, III Richmond Robert Brent McManis Bedford Robert Carey Meador Lexington Scott Crissman Miles Hopewell Albert Bernard Miller Dover, DE David Albert Miller, III Waynesboro Daniel Patrick Monahan Fairfax Jonathan Turner Moody Richmond Down in the barrack ' s study room for late study, Tom Devenoge wades through the steam tables in his Thermo book. Awaiting 10-minute call for 5th CP, Dave Miller and Chris Poage pass the time posing for our camera. 314 Second Class K ' , O i ' - l rA - li V T I r «T v if da iS . ° = ? , F— A David Carter Moore Lynchburg Marc Duane Moquin Wythville Max Conrad Morehead, |r. Suffolk Eric Dean Morehouse Berwyn, PA Martrin Jeffrey Morgan Richmond lonathan Bruce Morrison Mineral Wells. WV ' ince Alan Morton Stella, NC Michael Charles Munson Woodstock Michael Eugene ' ecessar ' Ashland Peter Dirck Needham Kitty Hawk, NC Robert Joseph Kentuig Boxford. MA Glenn Douglas Newcomb Richmond Bruce Edward Nickle Burke Michael Cecil Northrop Albany, GA James Harrison Nowlin Hot Springs Preparing to usher dignitaries during a pa- rade, second classmen Br ' an Amsel. Tim Armstrong, and George Shield are part of a group about to be briefed by Maj. Gleason. Second Class 315 Down by the river with a friend. Bruce Nickle enjoys the warmth of the sun ' s rays. Relishing some refreshment. Scott Hilher and his girlfriend wife relax at Goshen. 316 Robert Trafton Nussey. ]r. Midlothian Ernest James Oversen Norfolk Robert Neal Padgett Richmond Stephen Richard Pancham Richmond Timothy |ohn Panoff Annandale David Leroy Parker Lynchburg Christopher Howard Peet N. Kingstown. RI Timothy James Perez Vienna Ambrose Rossini Phillips, III Landover. MD Glenn Paul Phillips Stafford George Deets Pickett Daytona Beach, FL James Lewis Pingree Portsmouth, NH Joseph Ernest Pinhak Boothwyn, PA John Thomas Pitcock Granville. OH Christopher Carl Planeta Hamden, CT -fi fSijI, kjf .- i 5 ' ' « | 1 Ul - - r Preparing to dig in, Jim Agostini gets some use out of the concourse vending machines. Edward Matthew Plucinski Ahquippa. PA Christopher Columbus Poage. 11 Reston Smardie Didiek Podo Fairfax Gordon Wallace Poindexter. HI Va -nesboro Sean Eric Stanley Poremba Springfield Kenneth Dale Powell Concord Paul Rader Pruitt Jr. CarroUton James Louis Radle Winchester Glen Alan Ralston Colonial Heights Robert Troy Ramos Favette ille. NC John Charles Rapacki Southuick. XLA Robert Da id Re Tiolds Richmond Phillip Jordan Ridderhof Fredxicksburg Michael Da id Rivenbark ' irginia Beach William George Rogers Richmond Second Class 317 Louis Gene Rucker Bluefield, WV Joseph Ruf, III Berlin, WI Thomas Wellington Russell Alexandria Dion Scaglione Brentwood, NY Robert Joseph Scaglione Virginia Beach Joseph Howard Schinstock, |r. Sierra Vista, AZ Charles Carroll Schoen. IV Atlanta, GA Frederick George Scott, II Hampton Jimmie Wayne Seeley. II Orange Park, FL Henry Edward Selnau, Jr. Hampton James David Shanley Rolling Meadows, IL David Bradley Sheckells Mobile. AL George Cabell Sheild Newport News David Woo Shin Springfield Charles Gregory Simpson Blackstone Marching the new Rats up from Cameron Hall, Robert Nussey leads the way. Pitching in for TCFC ' 86, Al Comer tries to convince Gay Elmore to buy a sub. f O MM .y p «f ill ' ' izS iife« Paul Alan Sirnroth Charleston, WV Steven Robert Sinclair Vienna Karl |osf;ph Sjolund Virginia Beach Jeffrey Allen Smiley Lexington Minor Botts Smith Charleston, WV Luke Edward Sossi New Windsor, NY Kenneth Byron Spain Lynchburg David Vandeursen Spears Fairfax Timothy Andrew Woodland Spivey Richmond Russell Burrus Spriggs Alexandria John David Stanek Lynchburg Charles Joseph Steenburgh, Jr. Virginia Beach Cameron Mosteller Stephens Mobile, AL John Albert Stevens Fredericksburg Todd Anthony Tabb Gainesville Stressing the need for improvement, Lou Florio helps to create a challenging atmosphere for this Rat on his first day of cadre. Putting it all together. Ring Construction Committee members worked long hours to complete The Ring. Second Class 319 With Ring Figure several days away, only the finishing touches are needed before the ring is completed. Working together at the refreshment stand during football games. Sean Poremba and Matt Anderson form an efficient team. Henry Tabur Harvard, MA Jimmy Lee Taggart Roseland Edgar Franklin Talbott. Ill Grundy Stephen Lloyd Thacker Lutherville. MD Clayton Malcolm Thomas, IV Arlington Joseph June Thompson. Ill Fayetteville, NC Mark Alexander Thompson Des Moines, lA Redmond John Thompson. Ji Virginia Beach Robert Talley Thompson Stafford James Clifton Tinsley Portsmouth Bruce Edward Tolley Bay City. TX Thuan Hieu Tran Falls Church Franklin Alexander Trice. Ill Richmond John Randolph Tucker. Jr. Lexington James Hugh Urie, Jr. Reston John Roderick Urquhart Jefferson. LA Geroge Ted Varlas Westchester. IL David Scott Wagner Richmond Benjamin Dewayne Walker V. ' illiamsburg ,fVT ' f ' -f v 1 1 - - j - . , 9 J ' - s - ■ 320 Second Class Diving for hiis rack. Rob f rosa does hi« impfirsonation of a birrJ landing out of control. Working hard on an assignment, Kerry Cassel sweats it out as Dave Grimm looks P v l L - fm f -! ' fj f f « rj .t • lames Sidney Walker Pasadena. MD David Caplan Wallace, [r. Scotts ' ille Kenneth Keegan Walpole Ringwood. N] Eugene Marion Walton, I ' Powhatan Edward Randolph Ward Norfolk Gregon,- Wayde Weddle South Boston Richard Hunt Weede Brandon. FL Steven Paul Weiss Highland. NY Daniel William Whalen Allison Park. PA Eric Scott Whiteman Wilmington. DE .Arthur Da is Whittaker. Jr. Kinsale Darrell Gerard Winfield Petersburg William Putnam Wolcott Norfolk Ro ' Franklin Woolwine Richmond Gap.-Iohn Gilbert Yap Manassas Roy Da id Young. Jr. Yorktown Timothy Scott Young Skygusty, A ' Anthony Todd Zimmer Mechanicsville Second Class 321 RING FIGURE ' 86 NOVEMBER 16-17 1984 Ring Figure weekend was a truly memorable one for the Class of 1986. As is customary, the festivities began with a formal ring presenta- tion in Jackson Memorial Hall. This was an exciting time as we all re- ceived our rings together. William A. Hallet, Jr., class of 1947 gave the class and others a humorous speech about his thoughts on VMI. Mr. Hallet had much to say about our sister school, Washington Lisa and about issues closer to us. The formalities ended on a serious note about the intangible meanings be- hind wearing a VMI ring. The Class left J.M. Hall happy with the beautiful ceremony, and excited about the upcoming events. - ' ■tiiM, yk Friday night the Class assembled (at different times) in J.M. Hall for our formal pictures. As the procession through the ring began, the excitement in the class reached a high. Some dates began to check over their dresses and worry about their make-up, while others won- dered how they would hold up their dates as they went through the ring. Everyone managed to make it through just fine. The Commanders provided the music for the class waltz, and thanks to Mrs. Seebode the girls ' feet were left relatively unscathed. Jack Diamond helped us swing the night away with their mix of big band music and contemporary dance mu- sic. At 2330 hours the long awaited dance came to a close as the Class of ' 86 left in mass exodus, with Hop privileges until BRC. This con- cluded the official part of Friday night while the unofficial activities continued into the early hours of the morning. 324 Second Class Second Class 325 326 Second Class Saturday ' s events began with a Sec- ond Class Parade at 1115 hours. The Class definitely impressed the assembled families and guests with their performance. Military Duty that afternoon for the Corps was the football game against Boston University. It seemed to last forever as everyone had their mind set on the trip to Richmond. The Hyatt was rocking after the Class of 1986 descended upon it. The Granduers established themselves as the ultimate in party bands as they jammed until 3 o ' clock in the morning. The food and service were top flight and the tables were sturdy enough to hold a group of five (we only broke 4 or 5). The weekend was topped off with an elegant buffet breakfast in the Hyatt ' s Monticello Room. Ring Fig- ure far exceeded everyone ' s expec- tations and as soon as the damages are paid for, we ' ll be ready to have an awesome anniversary ' part ' ! George Cabell Sheild Ring Figure Chairman Class of 1986 Second Class 327 THE CLASS OF 1987 If sweat is what binds us together as a class, then the coming three years will draw us together all the more. Last year we sweated through Cadre and sweat parties; this year we sweated over tests, more tests and Ring Figure prep- arations. With an extremely efficient team consisting of our class officers and the Ring Figure Committee elected by companies under the direction of Brad Chandler, RFC Chairman, ' 87 ' s Ring Figure preparations ac- celerated far ahead of schedule with incredible success. As of November 1, 1984, we took over operation of the TCFC under the leadership of Paul Russo. Run on the strength of the class dues of $10.00 a month, the TCFC repre- sentatives of each company, launched into several capitalistic good deals in search of funds for Ring Figure including selling traditional pizzas, subs, cakes, shirts and mugs. the T- Finally, to some degree, the Third Class took part in the affairs of Barracks. Our corporals trained the Rats and performed the usual slave labor assigned to those with the lowest rank in the system. As a re- sult of a minor restructuring of the EC GC, only our President voted on cases that went before the Com- mittee, however this allowed our other two officers to objectively observe the mechanics of the two Committees each time they met and thus be able to make better deci- sions next year when they will also be able to vote. All in all, there was a lot of posi- tive momentum generated in this year ' s Third Class which will con- tinue over the next two years. 328 Third Class Walter Rat Via tries to pass incogni- to in the ratline! The third stoop keeps a close watch on the rats. 329 Ashley Abernathy Richmond Charles Allgood Boydton Kellam Ames Gloucester Point Michael Andersen Staunton Luis Arce St. Georges, Grenada Scott Armstrong Lebanon, TN Jeremy Arnaiz Riverside, CA Todd Arris Virginia Beach John Avis Roanoke Steven Baird Olympia, WA Kevin Barker Tokyo, Japan John Barnard Alexandria William Barnes Chesterfield Dean Barr Unionville, PA Bill Callahan ' s rats seek revenge for all of his yelling during cadre. 330 Third Class r Mark Barth LovelLsville Mark Bartholf Alexandria James Bean Salem Scott Berger Lexington William Bemeski Wilkes-Barre. PA Hugh Bettendorf Winchester William Beyer Brookfield, WI James Bierman Trumbull, CT John Blackwell Baltimore. MD William Blanton White Post Steven Blinn Cherry Hill, NJ Thomas Bones Richmond John Boughton Dallas, TX Bowlman Bowles Richmond r -Hi Third Class 331 Dave Furness. Neal Naff. Bob Eckhoff and John Nolan displaying their prowess with the 3x5 card. Tracy Porter and fellow third display that Brother Rat Spirit still exists. •M S H Anthony Brads Buena Vista Paul Brannigan Ashvilla. PA Fritz Braunlich Wheeling. WV Trent Bridges Rochester. NY James Bright Muenster. TX Jeffrey Brown Wakeville Wilson Brown Raleigh. NC Bradley Brzozinski West Islip. NY James Bunn Ashland Louis Buonpane North Haven. CT f%i5f. f i f stm Todd Burdette Stewartsville. NJ Robert Burns Gary. NC Daniel Butler Fairfax Robert Buxton Exter. NH dM i ' 1 332 Third Class John Poast enjoys all the benefits of cheerleading! Harold Byrne Weston, CT Steven Cade Roanoke William Callahan Atlanta, GA Andrew Campi West Long Branch. NJ Ronald Carr Austin, MN Peter Carty Williamsport, PA Michael Cestaro Vienna Bradford Chandler West Redding, CT The Chau Roanoke Timothy Chester Richmond unho Chi Woodbridge lohn Chicoli South Fork. PA David Cochran Roanoke Clifton Coger Rock ' Mount i di i lo: Third Class 333 Brian Cornwell Alexandria Mark Corrice Ogdensburg, NY Joseph Coughlin Springfield Craig Covert Roanoke Michael Cowan Hood Raymond Cowan Suffolk James Cranford Holden, MA Richard Cruze Roanoke Joseph Curley Winchester Edward Dandar Nokesville : ; - iii « ii § y ' «= Eric Davis Pittsburgh. PA Raymond Davis Haddonfield, NJ William Davis Aston, PA Michael Dawson Aaronsburg, PA 334 Third Class JV « lt « ' ill ' Charles Edgar Alexandria Gregory Ellis Alexandria Colin Elster Arlington Jonathan Eubank Singapore Edward Df-vens Huntington, WV Ki ■ f-t, , ' ... ,. ' .. ,A Matthew Dick Front Royal Robert Dionisio Seaside Heights. NJ Charles Dozier Lanham, MD Paul Duray Westwood, MA Charles Early Harrisonburg Robert Eaton Roanoke Robert Eckhoff East Setauket, NY k K Clark Barnes ensures a successful career at V.M.I, with the Commandant ' s daughter. Third Class 335 George Tolley involved in a hop conversa- tion. Building character are Dave Cochran and Steve Cade. Michael Evans Tampa, FL Martin Ewald Savona. NY Thomas Farleigh Midlothian Carl Feddeler Palm Harbor, FL David Ferguson Nathalie John Ferguson Belleville, IL Monte Ferguson Rocky Mount John Ficarro Bowie. MD Edward Fishback Richmond Denis Fitzpatrick Richmond %Z f } ' J ] mm SBi: ' ! V Douglas Flynn Roanoke Terry Fortune Greensboro, NC Jonathan Freeman Richmond Randolph Friend Mobile, AL 336 Third Class Somkiak Sampan executing his cadre duties during D.R.C. IP? 1 7 ipJ! r- LJt ' oie a William Fuller Erwin, NC David Furness Mechanicsburg. PA Adrian Garcia Annandale Reid Garst Sdlem Fanandus Gayle Newport News Steven Glenn Lexington Victor Gonzalez Metairie. L- Robert Goodwin Roanoke James Greenburg Black- nlle. SC Alan Greene Fredericksburg James Greene Milford. MA Scott Gruber Sherborn. MA Timothy Guck Stony Brook, NY Stuart Halasz Mechanics ' ille Third Class 337 Daniel Hall Beltsville, MD William Hancock Richmond Pater Hansen Bethesda. MD Carl Hardee Portsmouth Kurt Hauk Sunbury, PA Rick Heine Virginia Beach Michael Hinckle Roanoke Robert Hinson Newport News Vernon Hoke Waynesboro Michael Hooper Arlington Michael Houck Bluefield Matthew Howard Charlotte. NC Ralph Hudson Richmond Thomas Hurrell Martinsville -1 ;, % 338 Third Class Paul Munson teaches a rat the proper way to strain on the third stoop! Timothy |ackson Richmond Roberto Jacquez Prescott, AZ Randy janey Suffock Charles Jewel AltaVista Derrick Johnson Prince George lames Johnson Winchester John Johnson Roanoke Mark Johnson Colonial Heights William Johnson Franklin Perry Jones Covington Scott Jones Vienna Kelly Jordon Fort Collins. CO Michael Jussila North Harwich, MA Bradford Keller Indianapolis, IN iT s youR Clark Barnes having morning inspection room orderly plight. The third classes idea of Tic-Tac-Toe was slightly slanted. Third Class 339 lunho Chi suprises Denis Fitzpatrick in an evening slumber. Whose date is this anyway? questions Matt Sutton as Chinawat Noiwan looks on in in- nocence. Andrew Kestner Springfield Denis Kiely Springfield Robert Kinn Danville |ohn Klassen Fishkill. NY Andrew Korol Rochester. NY Dean Kratzenberg Rocky Mount, NC Payne Lannom Lebanon. TN Edward Ledford Asheville, NC Gerald Ledlow Woodbridge Jean Lemaire The Hauge. Netherlands Richard Lemay Roanoke |ohn Lightner Marion. OH Henry Loving Richmond Mark Lund Berkeley Heights, NJ } ■ 340 Third Class |« P, ' T ' f-mTirf Kevin McClung Annandale Michael McDaniel Reed dne James McGlasson Alexandria Mark McHugh Leitchfield. KY Bradley Maak Westfield. NJ James Mallis Roanoke Kenneth Marsh Hazard. KY Joseph Massie Richmond Ivan Mattox Richmond Michael Maxwell Suitland, MD King Mayse Marion. OH Felix McCain L Tichburg John McCarthy L nchburg William McCarthy ienna ' ■ l Third Class 341 Jonathan McLean Newnan, GA Manuel Melendez San Salvador, El Salvador Robert Merkel Virginia Beach Douglass Messner Allison Park, PA Warren Michelsen Montclair. NJ Bryan Miller Buena Vista Sean Miller Atlanta, GA Russell Mitchell CarroUton Thomas Mitchell Winchester Michael Moore Richmond Hiram Morales Santurce. P.R. Matthew Morgan Manakin-Sabot Paul Munson Roanoke Rapids. NO Thomas Murray Annandale At Homecoming Hops Dave Furness and Scott [ewell escort their Homecoming Queen candidates. Third Class year finds an Academic Rat- line as demonstrated by Cliff Bunn. 342 Third Class r c ■ . a :{y — faiie l W V r- ' — - — j — =1 Gregory Otey Roanoke Stephen Owens Springfield Pakdi Pannorit Kennsington, MD Alfred Pantano Milford. MA N al Naff Boones Mill John Nagle Wilmington, NC Manley Nelson Winchester Richard Nelson Accomac Samuel Nelson Accomac Parisam Ngarmwongwan Kensington, MD Chinawat Noiwan Annandale [ohn Nolan Yuba City, CA John Olinger Ashville, NC Kyle Oliver Annandale [Jenis Kftily and Tom Struckmeyer stand as guardians of the Institute. Third Class 343 A mob of revenge driven rats grab Cpl. Bill Callahan at the rat picnic. Christopher Peckham Rye, NH Thomas Peer South Boston Nathaniel Pendleton Wytheville James Pennington Alexandria John Phillips Decatur. GA Robert Phillips Medford, NY John Pilloni Glen Ridge. NJ John Poast Alexandria Thomas Politano Wilmington. VT Tracy Porter King William Kevin Price Titusville. FLA Kevin Reardon Richmond David Redman Staunton Vernie Reichling Merriam. KN 344 Third Tracy Porter checking out the scene. HALLOWEEN at V.M.I.? r- i V f « ;l SS i ' Reynolds Renshaw Annandale Neal Robinson Hampton Ronald Robinson Midlothian Steve Robinson Dumfries Matthew Rowe Binghampton. NY Paul Russo Johnstown. PA Ernest Sacco ' oorhees ille. NY [on Sachrison Clearwater. FL.- Jeffrey Sadler Richmond Somkiat Sampan Kensington. MD Somsak Sawangsak Kensington. MD Curtis Schoonmaker Great Falls Charles Schwarz Savanna. GA Scott Sciaretta Fairfax Station A i_ Third 345 Clarence Scott Wilmington. NC William Seiferth Clifton Park. NY John Shelton Bon Air Brett Shepard Miami, FLA Jason Shepard Georgetown. KY Kevin Sincavage Clifton. NJ David Smith Holtwood, PA Gar ' Smith Staunton Macon Snowden McLean Timothy Snyder Appleton. Wl U ' f m, V l f i i : ' 4 Kent Sparks Dayton, TN George Spence Chester Robert Sprinkle Buchanan Christopher Stathis Richmond 346 Third Class Maj. Tiso. No Bones Please! ,.-Qi« ff . i Bik Jtt 4i itfSii rJ« lP | Vp - T , r l ■ . Gerald Tertychny Bowie. MD Scott Toler McLean George Tolley Bay City, TX Stephen Tooker Richmond Christopher Steams Woodstock Thomas Struckrneyer Sarasota. FL Rennie SulHvan Riverside. RI Robert Siisnar Pasadena. CA Terrance Sutherland Fredricksburg Matthew Sutton Poquoson Robert Sweaney Richmond Radoslaw Szczepanski Newark. NJ John Taylor Sandston Jeffrey Temple Amherst. OH ■ ■ ' l I )ave Furness and his date enjoy a football ame. Third Class 347 Kevin Price is dazed by the computer. Practicing for Airborne School are Rennie Renshaw and Andy Kestner on a midnight recondo! Wilfred Trammell Rome, GA Hung Tran Richmond Michael Upton Haymarket Walter Via Alexandria Kurt Vogan Washington Grove, MD Thomas Voytko Pittsburgh, PA Craig Walker Portsmouth Timothy Walrod Glendale, AZ Kenneth Walsh Lynchburg William Wanovich Library, PA Mitchel Ward Glasgow Rex Warnert Rensselaer, NY Keith Washington La Plata, MD Michael Weiss Midlothian Warren Weiss Greensburg, PA ! «- , x l f l • ' ! .- iiil 348 Third Stwart Wharton Ranson. WV Richard Whith- Wicomico Church Michael Williamson Hockessin. DE William Williamson Richmond Steven Wilson Virginia Beach Donald Wood Amherst Moody Wooten Hampton Michael Wright Doswell Seonghoon Yimi Falls Church Richard Zgol Co -ington William Zins N ' e T)ort News Andrew Zolper Glen Rock. NJ Thomas Brooks Midlothian Mark Current Middletown. OH leffen. ' Gines Spring . rbor. MI Third 349 Sleepy Dan Hall escapes the pres- sures of V.M.I, for a few hours. Mike Williamson checks out the arches. Perry |ones and Scott [ackson go for full credit in Physics Lab. Worldly Bill Wanovich keeps up on the news. ' -- s 7 i KEITH SHELBY COFFEY Grandpa. Old man Rockbridge Co., Virginia Biology — Special Student jYou can ' t look at the I from the outside and understand it, I You must became part of it before it is clear and what happens inside Limits Gates. V.M.I, refines in us the qualities of Honestj ' . Self-discipline, and the will to succeed and overcome challenges. I He was oppressed and He was afflicted. Yet he did not open his mouth; Like a lamb that is led to slaughter. And like a sheep that is silent before its shearers. He did not open His mouth. By oppression and judgment He was taken away; (And as for His generation, who considered That He was cut off out of the land of the living. . . , Isaiah 53:7-8) Thanks Mom and Dad for all the support and encouragement. And to the Class of 87, don ' t forget all of our parties with the :lass of 84. K.S.C. 1 1 1 H H ' - ' H l ■p  i H I Brad Chandler finally received the rat sabre promised us at the beginning of our rat year. Richard Whitty showing his date the V.M.L style of dancing. Kevin Barker and Scott Berger invoKt their favorite pastime! Third Class 351 THE CLASS OF 1988 We arrived on 15 August, 1984 to a place that was vague and strange to us all. Matriculation brought fear and a sense of unknowing upon all 452 of us. After saying good-bye to our parents and stepping into the processing line, we became the property of the Institute. We were the largest mass to matriculate at the I ever. We were told that our number would be cut in half by the time we graduated. Then we were introduced to the ratline by the RDC and its presi- dent, Mr. Harder. The introduction to the honor code, which is a sa- cred part of every VMI man, came next. The code showed us that a true gentleman lives by his honor. Academics started on 21 August, 1984 with all of us having heavy loads to shoulder. All of these things combined to put us into local hysteria. But, the night we met our dykes, we realized that they cared for us and that they wanted us to pull together and succeed as a mass to become the Class of 1988. To them, we owe a lifetime of respect and gratitude. Chris Demmons checks out the rumor board on the 4th stoop for anything of importance. Put it between your knees, you ' re up. if it drops. Learning how to march during cadre, these rats still have a long way to go before their first parade. 352 Rats s Would vou let this man marry your sisterVV? First class president [im Chartier escorts Chris Baumstark, the first rat sentinel of 1985 to walk post number 1 after his rap- ing. F - - Rats 353 ]ames B. Adams Midlothian Kelly P. Alexander Olympia, WA Timotny A. Alger Alexandria Mark W. Allen Dover, PA Kevin L, Alvis Goochland Tony L. Ammons Virginia Beach |ohn R. Ancona Charlottesville Ted T. Andersen Wichita. KS Calvin N, Anderson Chesapeake James D. Anderson Louisville. KY Michael S. Anderson Virginia Beach T. L. Anderson Rockbridge Baths Francis D. Andres Jr. Annandale Mark S. Arboneaux Fallbrook. CA Edward R. Armstrong Bay Shore. NY Bo H Baik Falls Church David F, Baker Acton. MD Andrew F. Barends Camp Hill. PA r !! •r , u4 ( '  _«? J m f j m 354 Rats A new cadet gets a final hug from his moth- er before he goes off into the unknown world of VMI. Saying good-bye to his girlfriend, Mark Arboneaux gives her a last hug for a long time to come. Something a Rat should never leave home without, his Idiot Tag. i : :0 ' - « ' - ' 5  , Brian K. Barnes Roanolie Beatt ' M. Barnes Jr. Sperr ' ille |effer - S. Barratt Culpeper Eric W, Batiste Oakland. CA Chrislopher ). Baumstark ' irginia Beach Chrislopher T. Beck Vells ille. N i ' Trent H. Beck Deerfield Alberto J. Bergh Mcallen. TX Peter H. Bernstein Atlantis. FL Paul I. Best II Fairfax Michael A. Beyer Williamsburg Sean M. Bischoff Springfield ]ulio A. Blanco Jr. Mclean Benjamain T. Bledsoe Chester Richard D. Blocker III X ' ienna Thomas E. Bohlman Richmond lohn Boniface III Galax lohn K. Boderlton Bowie. MD Rats 355 [ames C. D. Bowen Allanta, GA Greg S. Bowman New Tazewell Christopher |. Breadv lohnson Cit -. TN Jonathan M. Bristol Kingsport, TN Paul C. Brotzen Santa Monica. CA Thomas M. Bruffy Lynchburg Michael S. Br ant Elkton. MD lames S. Buddo III Virginia Beach Christopher N. Bunn Zebulon. NC Patrick C, Burke Dayton, OH William E. Burns Belmont. MA Bruce A. Busila Portsmouth William B. Butler West Point Donald W, Calder [r. Virginia Beach Richard Campbell Harwich. MA Robert W. Campbell III Franklin Robert ]. Cantanio Jr. Glasgow Sean P. Cantrell Bardstown, KY Noted for his fine hair styling, Wendel creates another classic. Finally, it ' s 11:15. time for hay down. 5 356 Rats ¥, Dairell I,. Cair Richmond W, Matkey Can ]r. Suffork William T. Carroll Richmond David S. Carter Virginia B ach |ohn P. Cartwright Dallas. TX Martin O. Castillo Jersey City Charles C, Cayce III Atlanta, CA Stephen T. Champion Radford P ' rancis VV, Charlonis Yorktov.n Heights. .N ' Y Robert A. Chaszar |r, Salem Thanh C. Chau Richmond Chul A. Chung Norfolk Christopher A. Clark Lvnhurst. OH Christopher |. Clark Wyoming. OH Robert [. Clark Lexington Robert E. Clay III Smithfield Michael VV. Clegg Newark. K] Michael C. Coleman Frankfort. KY In that ever so popular VMI pose, rat Zoeke demonstrates the VMI strain This Rat is enjoying the break from the ' MI grind at Opening Hops. Rats 357 A new cadet says farewell to his mother and prepares to face the challenges that the upcoming year represent. You can only make one trip up with your Be so make the most of it! Chris Comberg entertains upperclassmen on the stoops. Walter VV. Coleman Woodstock Christian A. Comberg St. Petersburg, FL Theodore E. Comeau Perr ' Hall. MD Gregor ' L. Connor Lenox. MA David M. Copeland Bedford Michael E. Corson Suffolk James M. Cottrell Norfolk C. E. Craig Marietta, GA William H. Cronenberg III Ozone Park. NY Robert S. Crow Severna Park, MD Alvaro F. Cuellar Burke Neal [. Culiner Richmond Theodore ). Cusick Towson. MD Jason M. Dahlquist Bemidji. MN Eric D. Danna Shrewsbury. PA Gar ' L, Darr Jr. Portsmouth Kevin R. Davis Athens. GA Michael J. Davis Roanoke 358 Rats r f •d 0. O « Gene G- Da idsori Rome. GA .Antonio S. Davila Alexandria Scott R. Da ila Richmond Shelton A. Da TS Portsmouth Tern- H. Da is Norfolk Frank ]. Delbarto Mystic Island, X] Brian A. Demers Petersburg Christopher M. Demmons Framingham. NLA Wikon R. Deppe Williamsburg Donald J. Derenzo Delray Beach. FL Francis .X. Devenoge McLean Kirk I. Dewyea Broad Run Erich W. Diehl Springfield jeffei ' B. Dixon Berr Aille. .A William T. Dod Roanoke Patrick B. Donovan Pittsburg. P.- Shawn C. Dooley . e v Orleans. L.A Stephen J. Dorsey Randallstow-n. MD Rats 359 - - Stephen T. Dorsey New Orleans. LA Thomas C. Doupnik Richlands lohn L. Doyle, [r. Richmond Mark G. Doyle Saudi Arabia Robert L. Draper Roanoke [ason Dudjak. Ill Clearwater. FL Brian K. Durham Petersburg William R. Dyer Sterling Wayne R. Eggleston Mialolhian Brian P, Egloff Commack. NY Joseph D. Elie Marlboro, MA Edward L. Evans Halifax Shawn P. Evans Homewood. IL Eric D. Faison Midlothian Frederick G. Ferart-. ' Miller Place. NY K. Finsterbusch. I ' Sterling James F. Fiore Haddon Heights. N| Michael C. Fisher Pittsburgh. PA O ,Q ' .- ml |  nJ J« ' J An RDC member teaches a Rat the fine points of straining their first night of matriculation. 360 Rats ( (  ! ' nI '  «► w g g Kevin C. Filzpalrick Mclean |am ; F. Florio Yarmouth TwI ' l I FreiwalfJ Polornar;. MfJ P ' lberl A. Gardner South Charleston, WV ((avid R. Cibbling . irtfinia Beach . ' .alter A. Ciller ' nhohoth. MA Andrew M. Cillespie Alexandria John M. Gillespie Bedford Ronald V. Cillespie Old Tappan, N| Lance Gilman Bangor, ME Christopher T. Goemer Doylestown. PA Jonathan C. Goff Oregon. OH Gregorv C. Gooch Dublin ' Eugene T. Gormlev Phoenicia, NY Robert E. L. Gowan. Ill Houston, TX Erwin V. Grabisna, [r. Parma. OH Michael S. Grant, jr. Saugus, MA ■ T. Gregory-, III Kultawa Vaijai fills out special forms on the first day of cadre. Darrell Carr nervously awaits the first sweat party of the year. Colonel Vines helps a new cadet map out his academic future at the Institute, Rats 361 The first step at VMI, signing the matriculation book. The RDC spreads out to teach Rats to strain. tiriirMfii,f:4ij BOMB Editor George Headley questions new cadets trying to find future staff members. Jimm ' S. Griffea Woodbridge Noelle K. Gring Boiling Springs. PA Todd A. Grissom Virginia Beach George B. Griswold, III Vienna Christopher G. Hall Warren, OH Gregor) ' |. Hall Rockville. MD Glenn W. Hall Nevato. CA Edward A. Hannegan Midlothian Christopher M. Hannum Oley. PA William D. Harper Ft. Defiance Robert D. Harris Greensboro, NC Nathan P. D, Harvel Wilkesboro, NC Brent H. Hashimoto Ft. Leavenworth. KS lames B. Hassell Atlanta. GA Brian A. Hathewav Rolla. MD Christopher T. Hayes. IV Culpeper Daniel L. Haynes HarKvood Clifford Heathcote Brick, N] 362 Rats Martin Castillo learns how to properly wear a belt. ( i 1 . ' •-.1 ' 1 ' ■:si ' fy f ' W ' 7 Peter H. Heisey Spring. TX John P. Heslin Chester Da id T. Hickey Falls Church Paul F. Hicks. Jr. ' alley Grove. V ' Robert H- Higgins Rve. N ' Y Robert L. Hildebrand Bridgewater Roy Hill. Ill .Alexandria Toby ). Hill East Hanover. NJ David .A. Holland Rocky Mount K. W- Holtzman .Alexandria Vong K. Hong Falls Church Gregory C. Hoofnagle .■ tkins Timothy J. Hooper. IV .Annapolis. MD Ke in .A. Hoover Hollidavs. PA David B. Hope Norfolk Terence R. Huffman Buena ' ista Michael M. Humes Kehohoth. MA Alan R, Hurd Lipelika. .AL Rats 363 k- Lewis S. Hurst A First Classman introduces a Rat to his new home on the fourth stoop. Rats make their first attempts at rifle man- ual. 364 Rats ■, ' ' . - .. © m Jk ii g[| ii 1 .0 di 0. .-- i J wO. m A ik h Jl • •«-, P n V •  :i m JL iu ' - - [am « W. Kik«r Fincastle Myron R. Kindl y, Jr. South Hill |o«;ph B. KinK VVallinjjford. PA Slephem E. King Bui:na Vista Ste[)h :n G, Kina Wifminglon. NC Krirkchai Kh yarrmn Kensington. MD Thomas P. Knox Lynchburg Matthew B. Koloseike Audubon, PA Stephen P. Krickovic Richmond Mark D. Lamb Milford. NH Michael L. Lamb Barboursville Charles R. Langhome. Ill Richmond John A. Larue Steubenville. OH Eric D. Lassajle Norfolk Glenn A. Latham, jr. Portsmouth Kent V. Latimer Wilmington. N ' C David G. Lavalle Alexandria Gregg M. Lavangie Bemardston. PA Rats 365 A new Rat sentinel team prepares to go on guard. A Rat and his date enjoy a pleasant walk around the post. The first impressions of VMI are given to this new cadet. Jyh-Der Lee Washington. DC Michael W. Lee Colonial Heights Michael ]. Leeney Bridgeport, CT Brian A, Lewis Mount Union. PA C. ). Lofstrom Vienna Timothy ). Logan Marshall, WI Christopher R. Long Richmond Francis X. Loughlin Esopus, NY Nicholas |. Lovelace APO New York, NY Robert S. Luther Clifton Forge Raynard B. Lynch Hampton Harlan R. Maass Claremont, CA Frank R. Machuga. Jr. Rome, GA John L, MacMichael. I Alexandria [ames T. Maggelet Plymouth, MA Rodney T. Marks Alexandria Raymond W. Marsh Salem Matthew ]. Martin, 11 Cutchogue, NY 366 Rats Sean M. Marlin West Indies fames D. Massie. Jr. Lynchburg Kip A. Mattis Glen Campbell. P. Martin C. May Hampton Severen D. Ma Tiaiti . kron. OH Andrew S. McMlister N ' eunan. G. Peter M. McCrary Manassas |ohn D. McCi y Middlebrook Scott P. McCumber Midlothian C. V. McDonald Richmond Dereck C. McFarland West Friendship. MD William M. McCarrah. Ill Morrow. GA Daniel 1- McGarrity Trenton. N I Matthew W. McGhee Richmond Hugh M. McGloin Bronwille. NT Michael E. McCraw Baltimore. MD Steven D. Mckone Poolesville, MD Hugh I McMenamin. | Woodbridge Rats 367 Terence W. McMillian Columbia. MD lay S. Miller Alexandria Clark D. Mitchell Sewickey. PA Robert W. Mitchell Virginia Beach William |. Mitchell, III Bakersfield. CA Carl A. Mitlehner Frederick, MD Eric K. Mize Plymouth, MA James M. Mock Arlington |ohn P. Moore Metuchen, N| Peter W. Moore, |r. Atlanta, GA Stephen M. Morris Bridgeport, WV Mark S. Moss Roanoke lames M. Mumma Arlington Thomas S. Munno West Islip, NY Paul C. Murray Great Falls Frank V. Musarra Cleveland, OH Stephen M. Neary Norfolk Earl C. Nelson Palma D. Mallrc, Spain TJ ' ■•-J ' ,0 4 (f? o. |im Keays pauses to pose with two Rats studying their rat bibles. Two rats try to learn rifle manual during cadre week. 368 Rats r O C ' :- .f , 1. Samuel G. NftUon Winchcsler P. S. M :m :lh AohlantJ, KY Jerry R, Nicely Covinglfjn William F. Nixon Martinsljur); ITionj it Noonpackiiee Kensington, MD f :rald T. OBuckley Jamaica. NV T. K. Oaltes Davif) A. Omstead Old Tappan. NJ Brian N. ONeel Westminster. iMD Palrick R. ONeill Sumter. SC Robert P. Osgood Brewster, NY ' vlichael D. Owen Toano Edward R. Page Pittsburgh. PA Garith C. Palme Fairfax Michael V. Pannell Olive Branch, MA Anthony j. Panza Williamsburg Stephen D. Parks, Jr, Great Falls John V. Parrott Williamsburg After the first RDC meeting on matriculation night, an upperclassman gives a rat a re- fresher course on straining. A Rat is caught in a bad position as an upperclassman enters the room. iS,9 '  - SB ' fl !? Rats 369 The Rats make their first eyes right in | rade. Stephen C- Pearson McLean Don H. Pham Washington, DC Tung T. Phan Richmond Lance F. Picltering Atlanta. GA Rue! B. Pile Virginia Beach David A. Pitts Richmond Richard B. Pitts Erie, PA Steve Place Falls Church Terry L. Plunk Vinton William T. Powers Lexington David [. Previs King William William T, Prvor Ft. Walton Beach. FL Tony A, Putre Essex junction. VT Stephen Quintavalli Dumfries Garv I- Reading Kinnelon. N] George W. Reagan. |r Montgomery ' . AL Bradley S. Reed Vienna Mark Reilly Coraopolis. PA £■! • - « i : o o D O O Of „ft ' ■ mrl 370 Rats Straining, this Rat waits to see what his cad- re corporal has to say, A Ral anxiously awaits the chance to call home. The shocking reality of being a Rat hits home. n ■5 ■mtr m ito m in Jiik L im imr- O Bk ■t, Ju Jlk ji Thomas F. Reiman Aledo. TX Charles V. Richardson. Jr. Richmond Ronald S. Richardson Bluefield Philip D. Riggleman Be erlv. V ' Dann ' V. Riley Woodbridge Philip G. Roberts. Ill State College. PA Charles S. Robertson Clover F.T. Robinson Gregor E. Rollins .-Mbemarle, C Samuel L. Russell Ft. Sam Houston. TX [ohn F. Ryman .■ spers. PA Daniel P. Salyan Winchester [effery S. Sandlin Uilmington. NC Rakesh Saluja Richard J. Savage Fairfax Robert B. Sawyer Tacoma. W ' A I ohn ]. Scarpino Garden Citw M ' Micheal Schenstrom Malaga. Spain Rats 371 fames T. Schumacher Fayetleville. NC Gregors ' B. Secrist Buena Vista Andrew E. SeUga iacksonville. AR Benjamin W. L. Semmes. |r. Garden Git ' . NY Gunther M. Seyffert Thunder Bay. Ontario Daniel M. Shrimpton Holmdel. N} Charles I. Shuster. [r. Falls Church James VV. Ring MoUusk James L. Sigmon Cornelius. NC Thomas R. Simmons Fort Spring. WV Emmet D, Simpson White Sulphur Spring. WV Wayne A. Sinclair Phoenix. AZ Geoffrey S. Sklar Norfolk Robert R. Slater, [r. Paeonian Springs Russell S. Sloane Danville Dennis [. Smaaladen Annandale. Nj Michael E, Smith Scotch Plains. NJ Mark A. Snedecor Richardson. TX Sean C- South Virginia Beach Walter F. Spence Richmond Thomas F. Spetz Sheffield, PA Douglas C. Spitz Long Branch. NJ Victor [. Sredl Paducah. KY Dennis S. Stachelek Middletown. CT t. L - X. i ' i ) A new cadet moves in. Rat Simmons demonstrates the strain, Rats take a break from a busy day to pose for the camera. 372 Rats Chriutopher C Starling Quanlit j ChrisJophftr L. Start Grand Blanr.. MI jarnfts |. Slcpnowski Dijrnfri fl Andrfcw C. Stewart Washingtrjn. DC Kftnntln A. Stewart Hampton Mark A. Stock Stone Mountain. GA Richard L. Stone Vienna David C. Sullivan Wilmington. DE Joseph A. Swider. |r, Oakdale. PA [oey B. Swink Lexington Samuel L. Tate Goldsboro. NC Cloyd T. Tavenner. IV Audubon. PA Robert A. Tavlor Danville Thomas P. Tavlor Bedford Gregg A. Thomas Springfield Samuel R. Thorpe Gibbstown. N ' J Thomas T. Towers. Jr. Goochland Kevin S. Trzcinski Lambertville. MI Steven G. Tuck Midlothian James P. Tuemler Culloden. U ' V Joseph S. Turlington Richmond Bobby N. Tumage. jr. Richmond John H. Umer. Jr. Haeerstown. MD Andrei P. Urtiew Livennore. CA A Rat learns that VMI table etiquette is a ittle different from the social norm. Rats 373 i Thomas [. Ustach Modesto, CA Kultawat Vaijai Kensington, MD Michael L. Vitulano Secaucus. NJ Adam C. Volant Bartlett, IL David K, Wade APO New York, NY Edward D. Wagner New Cannon, CT Edward D. Wallenthin. |r. Attleboro, MA |, W. Wanat Locust Grove, GA Chi-Hsiang Wan Washington, DG Richard I. Wargacki Staten Island, NY Kevin G. Warren Richmond Kevin N. Washington Harrisburg. PA Stephen W- Waters Martinsburg, WV William M. Wauben, III Reston limmie Weatherford. |r. Danville |ohn S. Wells Grafton James M. West Monmouth Beach, N) Timothy J. West Petersburg Trace P. West Norfolk Edward L. Wetherell Rustberg Robert D. Wheeler Gharlottesville Timothv L, White Atlanta, GA Thorpe C. Whitehead Men eta [ames W. Weicking Richmond 374 Rats spirit sheet is prepared for the first home botball game against Western Carohna. It ALL has to go off. A Rat gets to meet one of his cadre up close and personal. rjaniel E. Zalewslt Bowie, MD Robert E. Zoeke Henrietta. NY i dM Tedhc G. Wilkinson Amherst, NY Calvin E. Williams Alexandria David L. Williams Hampton Delaney C. Williams Chesapeake lohn P, Williams Charlottes ille Randolph B. Williamson Virginia Beach Adrian M. Wilson Tacoma Park, MD Anthony W. Wilson Radford C. B. Wilson Richmond Daniel B. Wilson Richmond Mark R. Wilson Richmond Douglas W. Wish art Union. N ' l William D- Wong San Francisco. CA Michael L. Wood Richmond Eric Woodhouse Virginia Beach John A. Wright Farmine ille. NY ' S.W. Wyrick Texarkana. TX Daniel C. Young Aliquippa. PA Rats, ' 375 h 1 1 ill ii ii i, ii ii ifi ' } rrrrrrrr Staff Alumni Affairs Outrage INSTITUTE Dave Brennan Matt Daniel 377 ' Vr—, r COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF THE HONORABLE CHARLES S. ROBB 378 ln-titute Governor Robb Charles S. Robb has served as the Governor and Commander-in-Chief since his inaugural in 1981. Mr. Robb has a distinguished record as both a statesman and a military officer. From 1961 to 1970 Mr. Robb served with the Marine Corps, gaining the rank of captain. He was awarded the Bronze Star, the Vietnamese Cross of Gallant- ry with Silver Star, and the Vietnam Service medal with four stars. Superintendent General Sam S. Walker General Walker was inaugurated as VMI ' s eleventh superintendent on July 1, 1981. Since that time he has guided VMI through many changes. Since his arrival the Department of Mechanical Engineering has begun, along with an innovative drive for computer literacy at VMI. General Walker began at ' MI but graduated from the USMA and was commisioned as an infantry- officer in 1946. He is a veteran of both Korea and Vietnam. He was awarded his first star after 23 years of ser ' ice and he became a four star general in 1977. Institute 379 B.G. John W. Knapp Dean of the Faculty VMI appointed Brigadier General John W. Knapp this year as Dean of the Faculty. He has served on the faculty for 25 years and been the Civil Engineering Department Chairman for the last five years. He earned his M.S. and PhD degrees at Johns Hopkins University. Among General Knapp ' s av ' ards are the 1978 Halliburton Education Award for excellence in teaching and the 1979 Bliss Medal of the National Society of Ameri- can Military Engineers. General Knapp graduated from VMI in 1954 where he was co-captain and a star of the swim team. He has thirty years of Army Reserve service experience. B.G. George H . Ripley Deputy Superintendent Brigadier General George H. Ripley has been deputy superintendent at VMI since 1978. From 1974 to 1978 he was on Marine Corps assignment at VMI as the first commanding officer of the Navy ROTC program at VMI. A native of Radford, Va., General Ripley is a 1952 graduate of VMI where he earned a degree in electrical engineering and was a varsity letterman in football. 380 lnstitute The Commandant ' s Office Col. John W. Cummings began his term as Commandant of the Corps of Cadets this year. His 22 year army career began with his graduation from VMI in 1962. His most recent assignment was Assistant Chief of Staff for operations and training at Ft. Riley, Kansas. fi Capt. Harold A. Wilcockson Deputy Commandant Capt. Randall W. Hartley Asst. Commandant S-1 Sandi M. Hartless Secretary Maj. Paul P. Gleason Asst. Commandant S-3 Patricia |. Henson Secretary Melinda T. )ones Secretary Institute 381 ALUMNI AFFAIRS Mr. Warren [. Bryan VMI Foundation Mr. Gerald F. Eggleslon Alumni Office Ms. Margaret R. Jones Alumni Office Mr. J. Stephen Lewder Keydet Club Mr. Maurice S. McNamara Alumni Office Mr. ]. Wade Stinnette Jr. VMI Foundation Mr. John A. Walters VMI Foundation Mr. Harry H. Warner VMI Foundation Mr. Robert W. Wentz Alumni Accounting f 1 4 382 lnstitute ADMINISTRATION Maj. David A. Badertscher Preston Library Lt. Col. Donald A. Beard Comptroler Ms. |udy L. Blackwell Cadet Affairs Ms. Alice Buchannan Academic Computing Ms. Geraldine B. Burch Personnel Director Capt. O. Lawrence Bumette Public Information Officer Col. Allan P. Carlsson Registrar Col. Charles C. Caudill Chaplain Maj. Edward ). Delong Preston Librarv ' Lt. Col. Edwin L. Dooley Jr. Staff Asst. to Superintendent Lt. Col. Charles E. Fraley Academic Computing Lt. Col. James E. Gaines Jr. Director of Preston Library Col. R. Marlowe Harper Treasurer Capt. Janet S. Holly Preston Librar ' Ms. Nancy T. Hostetter Asst. Registrar Lt. Col. Royce E. Jones Director of Cadet Affairs Ms. Julia S. Martin Asst. Public Information Officer Lt. Col. Ronald G. McManus Director of Post Ser -ices Dr. William W. Old III Institute Physician Mr. Jorge R. Piercy Fund Manager Maj. R. Samuel Ratcliffe Asst. Director of Cadet Affairs 2nd Lt. Stephen G. Reardon Asst. Public Information Officer Capt. Mark S. Sandy Asst. Director of Admissions Col. Hart Slater Business Executive Maj. Daniel A. Troppoli Financial Aid Officer Bill the Bugler Carrenza L. Burch Post Police Larry L. Coffey Post Police Emmmet D. Potter Post Police Troy L. Wimer Post Police Institute 383 AEROSPACE STUDIES Capt. Randall W. Hartley Asst. Professor Capt. Joseph S. Price Asst. Professor itiiiill Institute 384 Ofi. r BIOLOGY The curricula of the Biologv- De- partment is designed for those stu- dents who desire to prepare themselves for a career in such biological fields as forestrv ' , marine biology, medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, and pharmac ' . The department offers both a Bach- elor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science, with the B.A. offering a wider range of courses and the B.S. pursuing specific scientific courses to help the student qualify- for ad- mission to medical and dental schools. Col. )ohn H. Reeves Jr. Department Chairman Professor Col. Oscar W. Gupton Professor Col., Louis R. Hundly Professor ffli i r ■a « • Col. Fred C. Swope Professor Col. Burwell E. Wingfield Professor Institute 385 CHEMISTRY The Maury-Brooke-Richardson Hall chemistry complex masks an aggressive academic program that encompasses a broad spectrum of courses from general RAT chemis- tr ' to laboratory automation, instru- mental analysis, and biochemistry. Support equipment includes instru- ments and computers to train the thoroughly modern chemist . Special events include the ongoing summer research program for faculty, cadets, and students from other schools. Col. Stanley I. Wetmore [r. Department Chairman Professor Col. Edwin |. Goller Professor Mr. lames B. Harris Lab Technician Col. Robert E. Ludt Professor Dr. Belvey W. Mundy [r. Professor ik Maj. Daniel Y. Pharr Asst. Professor Col. Steven Riethmiller Professor Lt. Col. Henr ' D. Schreiber Assoc. Professor o Col. Frank A. Settle Professor Maj. Terrell R. Wilson Lecturer Col. Gene Wise Professor o 386 lnstitute ££ _-. ■ if r CIVIL ENGINEERING Civil Engineering is the oldest of the engineering professions and the broadest in scope. It is the parent of all the specialized branches of engineering. The Civil Engineering curriculum provides a background in science, enginering. and cultural subjects. The laboratories are modern and well equipped with a wide array of special apparatus for individual use. Col. Donald K. Jamison Department Chairman Professor iSi 2nd Lt. Keith E. Belcher Instructor Lt. Col. David M. Crim Assoc. Professor Col. Samuel VV. Dob Tis Professor Cdr. Ronald A. Erchul Assoc. Professor Maj. Robert T. Ferguson III Asst. Professor Lt. Col. James R. Groves Asst. Professor Capt. Owen M. Kirkley Professor Maj. Ronald B. Meade Asst. Professor Maj. Gen. James M. Morgan Professor Maj. John H. Page Asst. Professor Institute 387 ECONOMICS 1 scon SHIPP HALL The Economics curriculum em- braces studies leading to the Bache- lor of Arts degree and i s designed to provide a fundamental understanding of economic forces and systems. It contains courses that are related to other liberal arts curricula, but emphasis is placed on the structure of the American economy, the development of analytical tools, and the processes of analyzing public policy. Col. Edward L. Claiborn Department Chairman Professor 388 lnstitute ! ,. Y ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING The Electrical Engineering curriculum is designed to acquaint cadets with various specialized electrical engineering problems. A considerable number of cadets en- ter research and development, utility companies, consulting firms, and government agencies. The Electrical Engineering depart- ment maintains well equipped labo- ratories and sponsors the ' MI student branch of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engi- neers. There is also a VMI chapter of Eta Kappa Nu, the international honor societ ' in electrical engineer- ing. Col. Lee L. Nichols jr. Department Chairman Professor Dr. Gabriel G. Balazs Professor Maj. Daniel W. Barr Asst. Professor Lt. Col. John P. Gordon Assoc. Professor Maj. Robert A. Johnson Asst. Professor Col. Richard H. Skutt Professor Lt. Col. Kervvin C. Stotz Assoc. Professor Lt. Col. Glenn H. Stumpff Assoc. Professor Institute 389 ENGLISH The ability to speak and write clearly and effectively is necessary in just about any occupation. That is exactly where the English curriculum concentrates. English can be the foundation of many careers to include law and business. Some of the activities in which the English major may participate are the Timmons Mu- sic Society ' , and the English Society, which sponsors a film series and invites important poets, novelists, critics, and artists to VMI to read and discuss their work. Col. George L. Roth Department Chairman Professor Maj. William D. Badgett Asst. Professor Dr. Mary W. Balazs Asst. Professor Lt. Col. Meridith R. Bedell Assoc. Professor Dr. Chester F. Burgess Professor Col. William F. Byers Professor Dr. lames B. Davis Professor Ms. Loraine M. Ennis Instructor Col. Thomas B. Gentry Professor Mr. Thomas Y. Greet Asst. Professor Capt. R. Craig |ones Instructor Maj. Bill Oliver Asst. Professor H t iiH 390 lnstitute HISTORY I I The History curriculum is designed to produce men educated in the responsibilities of citizenship. Con- sequently, it prepares cadets not only for graduate schools of histon- or government, but even more im- portantly, for an occupation where the ability to understand back- grounds, grasp issues, and manage affairs is essential, such as law, business, politics, government ser- vice, and the armed forces. Col. Henr ' S. Bausum Department Chairman Professor Col. John G. Barrett Professor Col. Thomas V. Davis Professor Maj. Steven W. Guerrier -Asst. Professor Dr. Fred L. Hadsel Professor Col. Willard M. Hays Professor Col. Robert F. Hunter Professor Maj. Kenneth E. Koons ■ sst. Professor Col. Patrick M. Mayerchak Professor Col. Donald E. Thomas Jr. Professor Lt. Col. U ' a ne C. Thompson -Assoc. Professor Lt. Cdr. Blair P. Turner .• sst. Professor Col. Tyson Wilson Professor Institute 391 MATH The Math Department offers Bach- elor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in mathematics. Ei- ther of the two curricula can lead to graduate studies or to almost any occupation; however, the B.A. curriculum is arranged for cadets interested in pursuing general edu- cation careers in the arts and sci- ences, while the B.S. curriculum is designed to allow the cadet to develop his interests in scientific fields. Col. David W. Bolen Jr. Department Chairman Professor 1st Lt. lohn S. Fudge Instructor Maj. John F. Hartis |r. Asst. Professor Maj. Thomas C. Lominac Asst. Professor Maj. Joseph E. Martin Asst. Professor Maj. Michael ]. Tierney Asst. Professor Dr. Henry G. Williams Jr. Professor Col. Edward G. Zdinak Professor 392 lnstitute MECHANICAL ENGINEERING The Mechanical Engineering curriculum has two main branches: one consists of courses related to energy; the other has courses studying struct ures and motion in mechanical s ' stems. The curriculum provides backgrounds in science, mathematics, liberal arts, and maximum exposure to electrical and civil engineering. Extensive use is made of the computer facilities at VMI. Laboratories are designed as an extension of classroom work and provide futuristic technological experiments with practical hands- on experience. Col. Richard S. Trandel Department Chairman Professor Col. Henry G. Snider Lecturer Col. Arthur C. Taylor. Professor Maj. Daniel C. Brittigan Asst. Professor 2nd Lt. Charles S. Budzinski Instructor 2nd Lt. David S. Collie Instructor Capt. Timothy M. Hodges Instructor Maj. Paul K. Mulherin Asst. Professor Dr. Dipendra K. Sinha Asst. Professor Institute 393 MILITARY SCIENCE Maj. lames C. Bennett Asst. Professor Maj. Paul P. Gleason Asst. Professor Maj. James E. Madden Asst. Professor Maj. Kim A. Mote Asst. Professor Col. |ohn W. Cummings Department Chairman Professor Capt. Charles W. Barker III Asst. Professor Capt. Walter C. Cummings Jr. Asst. Professor Capt. James F. Dittrich Asst. Professor Capt. Stephen L. Neas Asst. Professor SGM George Doriski SFC Thomas A. Block Jr. SFC Wendell Crawford SFC Donnie G. Haywood SFC William B. Henderson SFC Rodger L. Newman SSG Lonnie D. Bernier SSG Levonzia Royal 394 lnstitute MODERN LANGUAGES The Modem Languages curriculum offers majors in French, Spanish, and German. Courses are designed to enable the cadet to read, write, and speak his major language flu- ently. He is introduced to the coun- try ' s literary masterpieces, history, and culture. Students are encour- aged to participate in foreign study programs in which they study for a semester at a universit ' in Europe. Col. Mike E. Monsour Department Chariman Professor Maj. Robert O. Goebel Asst. Professor Col. Michael S. Harris Professor Maj. Joaquin Ponce Asst. Professor Ms. Kathryn C. Sandy Instructor Col. Murray Vines Professor Institute 395 NAVAL SCIENCE Col. Thomas J. Solak Professor of Naval Science Lt. Col. lames R. Acreback Asst. Professor Lt. Robert J. Houser Asst. Professor Lt. Cdr. Elmore M. Hudgens Asst. Professor Lt. William S. Kelly Asst. Professor Capl. George E. Rector Asst. Professor Lt. Howard D. Schafer III Asst. Professor Lt. Alan D. Smale Asst. Professor G Sgt. John D. Canellas QMC William G. Derifield YNC Joseph P. Harrold SKC Basil F. Orciga 396 lnstltute PHILOSOPHY AND PSYCHOLOGY The Philosophy and Psychology De- partment offers a total of nine courses in psychology which are generally used as electives in other curricula. Though a major in psychology is not available, cadets may obtain a minor upon completion of the required course work and passing a comprehensive examination. The purpose of this department is to give cadets the understanding required to become successful managers and effective leaders. Cdr. William G. Hughes Department Chairman Professor Institute 397 PHYSICAL EDUCATION Dr. Clark King Department Chairman Professor Col. Gordon O. Calkins jr. Professor Dr. Arnold W. Joyce Professor Mr. |ohn A. Mitrovic Instructor Maj. William P. Stockwell Asst. Professor Mr. Donald T. White Instructor HAM 398 lnstitute PHYSICS Maj. Arthur A. Adams III Lecturer Col. Rae D. Carpenter Jr. Professor Lt. Col. David L. DuPuy Assoc. Professor Col. Richard B. Minnix Professor In the Physics curriculum a cadet learns the basic framework of the fundamental laws of nature. While engaged in the study of physics, one strives towards the perhaps unattainable ideal of a complete understanding of the physical be- havior of the universe. The curriculum has been designed to give the cadet a viable start to- ward careers in research at government, industrial, or university laboratories or in teaching. Since there is no over-specialization, graduates find themselves qualified for a myriad of opportunities in technical and non-technical fields. Col. Philip B. 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We Are Very Proud to Be Your Parents Love, Mom and Dad Preserving the Shrine of the South Work: 703-463-3212 Home: 703-463-4152 CONGRATULATIONS You Are The First, Bubba CADET JOHN CHRISTIAN NEBLETT AND THE CLASS OF 1985 We Love You Neb The green flag is waving The race has just begun The nitro has been added Aim it at the sun Mom, Dad, Kristy and Special Ed Grandma, Pawpaw, Louise, Jackie, fim Lexington Building Supply and MilL Inc. James R. Carole W. Berger 1 1 4 McLaughlin Lexington, VA 24450 Good Luck Class of 1987 Teamsters Local 443 New Haven, Connecticut IF YOU CAN SAVE $6 A WEEK WITH US, WE CAN SAVE $150,000 FOR YOU!! BRADFORD (BRAD) W. EDWARDS INVESTMENTS INSURANCE SALES CONSULTANTS Call for information 804—288-1626 We knew VMI would make a man of you ! Congratulations Mark and Class of 1985 Love, Mom, Dad, Sue, Gus, Ann, Dave, Mike and Brian CONGRATULATIONS CADET DOUGLAS A. HILL and the CLASS OF 1985 A QUITTER NEVER WINS AND A WINNER NEVER QUITS YOU HAVE PROVEN THIS TO BE TRUE MANY TIMES THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE, ESPECIALLY DURING YOUR CADETSHIP YOUR VERY PROUD GRANDMOTHER Congratulations Cadet Chris Balderson And Class of 1985 We Love You Mom, Dad, Keith Grandma CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SON-BROTHER CADET JESSE P. WALTZ AND THE CLASS OF ' 85 WITH LOVE MOM, DAD, CINDY, MIKE, WANDA, WENDY, JUDY, BONNIE, TONY TRACY CONGRATULATIONS CADET KEVIN JENKINS AND THE CLASS OF 1985 TO A JOB WELL DONE YOU HAVE MADE US VERY PROUD LOVE ALWAYS— MOM, DAD, DAWN, KEITH Congratulations Cadet Kyle H. Goldsmith Matthew 3:17 says it all . . We love you, Dad and Mom Congratulations to Cadet Hayden Bayer and His Brother Rats of ' 84 Well Done The Bayer Family CONGRATULATIONS AND GODSPEED TO CADET ROBERT G. BASS, fR. — don ' t worry, it ' s under control — With Love Pride, Mom and Dad Congratulations Cadet Richard H. Speir Class of 85 You Have Made Us Very Proud We Love You Mom, Dad, Rhonda, Becky Robyn — Ma and Pap. Congratulations John You Ain ' t What you used to be Best wishes to you and your Brother Rats Especially to your roommates Wes, Baldo and Bob With Special wishes to the Lude — you finally made it. Love — Dad. Mom and Familv TO CADET DANIEL JORDON AND THE CLASS OF 1985 CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES GOOD LUCK FOR YOUR FUTURE MOM AND DAD Cadet Philip A. Galgano The Very Best to the Very Best Phihp and the Class of ' 85 CONGRATULATIONS TO KELLY BERKHIMER AND THE CLASS OF 1985 LOVE; MOM, DAD, LEE ■ .A- ' ■ t RICH, TIM 78, KIRK ' 80 ■■■K ' . ' IHH LEIGH, ASHLEY, ?, GRANNY, BJf — 111 AND ' ' SKY ANGEL , VIRGINIA You Have Made us Proud t o Say— He ' s Ours Love MOM, DAD, JOANMARIE, BARBARA+VINCENT 436 Adve rtisements CONGRATULATIONS Cadet Owen O. Mclntyre And the Class of 1985 May the road raise lo meet ou. May the wind always be at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, The rains fall soft upon your fields. And while you are away. May God hold you in the palm of his hand. We love you Dad. Mom, Grandma. Bonnie. Karen. Charhe and Matthew. Cadet John Jacob Kaplan Congratulations, Best Wishes and our prayers for your Continued Success in Life Uncle Frank Aunt Eleanor Aunt Irene Aunt Dorothy Bayonne, New Jersey CONGRATULATIONS CADET JAMES T. UNDERWOOD AND THE CLASS OF 1985 CONGRATULATIONS CADET GRAHAM CALVIN ROSE AND THE CLASS OF 1985 ' You May Be What You Resolve To Be ' Love. Mom. Grayson, Grandmama, Grandaddy. Missy and Bozo YOUR SMILE PROVED TO BE . . . PRECISELY OUR NECESSITY THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR CADETSHIP RATMAN OUR BEST LOVE . . . BUBBA, TULIP, DODGER, 3; DROID, AND WILLIE CONGRATULATIONS Cadet Brian Burton Three Cheers For The Graduate!!! Deep down inside, we knew you could do it! WE LOVE YOU Dad, Mom, Liz, CaroHne, John, Carolyn, Carleen, Jason, Christine Now it ' s time to really BREAK OUT! Congratulations Dade Your Family is Proud Of You! Here ' s to D.G. Tyler IV And the class of 1985 To Our Son Ken Walus And Our Other Son Kenny Hirlinger Congratulations For A Job Well Done! We ' re So Proud Of You Love — Mom, Dad, and Kristin CONGRATULATIONS James P. Begley III And Class of 1985 From A Proud Mom CONGRATULATIONS RING FIGURE ' 86 PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL WEST MIFFLIN PA 438 Advertisements CONGRATULATIONS CADET ROB GARDNER AND THE CLASS OF ' 85 When principle is involved, be deaf to expediency We Love You — Mom, Dad, Patty and Harry Congratulations Pat and Paul Pressler We always had faith in your success and we are very proud of your accomplishments May God bless you and go with you in the future Our love and best wishes Mother, Dad, Mark David, and Grandparents C a t e ' at 111 West Nelson Street Lexington, Virginia 24450 SERVING ' THE INSTITUTE FOR ALMOST 60 YEARS CLASSIC CLOTHING FOR A LIFETIME PAST AND PRESENT KEYDETS ALWAYS WELCOME CONGRATULATIONS And Best Wishes To Cadet Craig R. Lamb Your Roommates We Have Come To Know And The Class of 1985 GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND VMI Mom, Dad, Laura, Mike Congratulations Cadet Kenneth R. Hirlinger And The Class of 1985 From boyhood to manhood, you have Always been, 1st class. We are Extremely Proud Of You Love and Best Wishes — Dad, Mom, and David 440 Advertisements Congratulations And Best Wishes Cadet William H. Reid And The Class Of 1985 You Have Made Us Very Proud We Love You Mom, Dad, Kay, Tom Winn Bart, Sam, and Chester f CONGRATULATIONS Room 155 And The Class Of 1985 The William E. Arthur Family And The girls Congratulations CADET MICHAEL WESOLOWSKI We ' re So Proud Of You And The Class of 1985 It was a tough four years But we all made it Love Mom, Dad, Dottie, George William CONGRATULATIONS TO CADET GREG McQUILLAN WE KNEW YOU WOULD MAKE IT Love, Mom+Dad CONGRATULATIONS ' 85 GOOD LUCK 1986 Congratulations Cadet Kurt Quimby And Class of 1985 CONGRATULATIONS Cadet Michael Ceroli And The Class Of 1985 You did it on your own and Deserve a place in the sun Love, Mom, Dad, and Karin Ojai, California You ' ve come a long way baby We are very proud of you Mike, but VVe always knew that you could d o it. Best wishes and God Bless You. We Love You Mom. Gram, Randy. Darlene. Traci and Chris Advertisements 441 CONGRATULATIONS CADET PERRY TURNER PATTERSON AND THE CLASS OF 1985 The Road Not Taken I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I — I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. Robert Frost We Love You, Mom, Dad, Vernon, Mimi, Buddy, Vivi, Papa, and Uncle Perry CONGRATULATIONS GREG! You did it on your own, son and you Done Good ! We ' re very proud of you We Love You Always — Mom, and Dad 442 Advertisements CONGRATULATIONS CADET CURTIS RANDY HEATH CLASS OF ' 85 CHARACTER IS A VICTORY NOT A GIFT YOU HAVE WON YOURS, AND MADE US VERY PROUD OF YOU WE LOVE YOU ALWAYS MOM DAD STUDY HARD RIDE AND EAT CONGRATULATIONS BRENT And The Class of ' 85 . . . For Doing It Right You Only Live Once And If You Do It Right Once Is Enough. CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF ' 85 and LINDA AND WAYNE You ' ve increased and enriched our family Love and Luck to You All The Young ' s Advertisements 443 r- o CONGRATULATIONS Greg Moyers and the Class of 1985 Love Mom, Dad, and Sandy Congratulations KURT W. IVERSEN and KEN, JOHN JOHN Your proud family Mom, Dad ' 54, Karen, Kris Congratulations Thomas Jackson Emerson Jr. Jack Momo, Daddy, and Pam Congratulations and Best Wishes Cadet Charles W. Wydler And Class of 1985 Love You Mom May You Always Find New Roads to Travel . . . New Horizons to Explore . . . New Dreams to Call Your Own. Cadet Douglas A. Hill and the Class Of 1985 1 year old I am as proud for you as 1 am of you I Love You Mom 444 Advertisements 20 years later ' (y x sX CONGRATULATIONS CADET SCOTT MILLER AND THE CLASS OF 1985 7 A 4L J: 0 JA CJi f J h Congratulations Andy, We Love you and are proud to be your family. Mom, Dad, Fred, Becky and Thomas CONGRATULATIONS and Best Wishes Cadet Perry W. Sarver Jr- and Class of 1985 We are proud of you and We Love You, P.W. Mom, Dad, Nyna and Melissa Advertisements 445 Congratulations Cadet John J. Kaplan and to your Brother Rats Class of 1985 Thanks for four years of wonderful cherished memories- from Ratline to Graduation. Living with Excellence the education of a man. VMI You Made It! God Bless You! With Love and Pride Mother Dee, Jim, Joan, Joe Jimmy Lee, Andrew, Diane Congratulations To Our Son Marvin W. Smith Jr. And To His Brother Rats We never doubted your ability to make it — maybe some anxious times — but never doubt. Your aim has always been high with equal determination to get you there. Thanks for sharing your VMI Experience with us. With Love and Pride Beyond Description. Mom and Dad So many of you have become a very important and loved part of our family. We cannot begin to name all of you individ- ually, but each of you and the memories you leave with us will be in our hearts forever. We feel Privileged and grateful to you for sharing the past four years with you. Good Luck ■ God Bless All of You Love Wayne Linda 446 Advertisements Congratulations to Cadet Cary Stephen Westin and Class of 1985 Travel, if you must, leave your home and find your highway. Ride the des ert lands and mountain tops. Do v hat you want, but don ' t forget What you have been, because what you are and what you will be cannot be separated from what you were before your travels began. Loving You and God Bless You — Dad, Mom Scott Advertisements 447 CONGRATULATIONS TO ROOM 117 AND THE CLASS OF 1985 BEST WISHES FROM YOUR PROUD AND GRATEFUL PARENTS, THE CHARTIER ' S, THE BROOK ' S, THE SMITH ' S, THE WYNN ' S 448 Advertisements MADE THE AMERICAN WAY PURITY YOU CAN SEE.  JA1ITY YOU CAN TASTE. BEER BREWED B .ilLLER SfiEWlNG.CO.,MILW., Wl B RICHMOND CORRUGATED BOX COMPANY e The battalion was off on the Staunton pike as soon as the sun had risen. 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Even in the Cadet ' s reserve posi- tion at the rear. Union artillery and rifle fire took its toll. The Cadets saw violent death for the first time, but they closed ranks and kept moving Lightning and thun- der from passing rainstorms added to the flash and roar of the battle. Their fine uniforms splattered with mud and blood— grim reminders of the Union barrage — they slogged through ankle-deep mire. Then a dangerous gap opened in the center of the Confederate line. Only the VMI Cadets were left to plug It. Now it was the Con- federate commanding officer ' s turn to ask, Will they stand? There was only one way to find out; he sent them into the gap. Subjected for the first time to the full fury of the Union guns, the Cadets helped fight off an infantry attack, then leaped forward with the Confederate line to turn the Union withdrawal into a rout. They took prisoners, they captured food, clothing, and arms, among them — and the high point of their day — a Union artillery piece. At 3:20 that afternoon the Cadets were ordered to the rear Now they counted their losses: five killed outright, five dead or dying of wounds, 47 less severely wounded. The veterans had been wrong. The Cadets had stood and fought. • • • Their courage had been an inspi- ration to officers and men on both sides. Training, discipline, spirit and tradition had triumphed. USAA is honored to sea-e the insurance needs of candidates for commissioning in the U.S. Services, as well as officers on active duty, in the National Guard and Reserves, and retired officers. For more information, call toll-free 1-800- 53 1 -8040 (in Texas call 1-800- 292-8040). Members call toll-free I -800-53 1 -8 plus your area code (in Texas call 1-800-292-S plus your area code). Or write USAA , USAA Building, San Antonio, TX 78288. We ' ll be proud to serve you. USM ARA SMITH ' S services SMmfs HAULMARK OF SERVICE P.O. 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Tuemler What I do today is Important Because I am exchanging a day of my Life for it. We Love You Dad, Mom, Craig Caroline Walker Mike, Bill, Jeff Bill and Hap You ' re the best The Hills Congratulations to Cadet Peter W. Delano and the Class of 1985 VMI Fair Winds and Following Seas, CADET CRAIG PITTMAN Congratulations ' 85 We ' re so proud of you Dad ' 52— Ellis ' 83 Mom — Larry— Blair Congratulations to the Class of 1985 and to Cadet Christopher Scott Welch We are very proud of you Dad, Mom, Randy, Richard, Diane, Steve, Linda, and Charles Aa Abernathy, C. A. |r. 330 Adams, D. E. II 304 Adams, ]. B. 354 Adams, }. L. 198 Adamus, S. I. 142,198 Adkins, R. M. 198 Agee, D. F. 304 Agostini, J. S. 304,317,106 Albrecht, F. R. 304 Alexander, K. P. Alger, T. A. 354 Allen. H. E. Ill 156,199 Allen, M. W. 354 Allgood, C. M. |r. 330 Alvis, K. L. 354 Ames. D. R. [r. 199 Ames, S. K. Ill 330 Ammons, T. L. ]r. 354 Amsel, B. E. 304,315 Ancona, |. R. 354 Andersen, Michael 330 Andersen, T. T. 354 Anderson, C. N. 354 Anderson, ]. D. 354 Anderson, }. M. 304,320 Anderson, K. P. 354 Anderson, M. S. 354 Anderson, N. A. Anderson, S. K. 160,304 Anderson, T. L. 354 Anderson, W. W. |r. 82,304 Andres, F. D. |r 354 Arboneaux, M. S. 354,355 Arce, L. E. 330 Armstrong, E. R. 354 Armstrong, S. R. 330 Armstrong, T. [. 181,304,315 Arnaiz, ). O. 330 Arnold, T. R. 199 Arris, T. E. 330 Arthur, W. K. 200 Arvans, Christopher Ashworth, C. S. 160.304 Augsburger, B. ]. 200 Avis, ]. T. 330 Ax, J. F. 304 Aycock, I. E. 304 Bb Babcock, A. C. 137,200 Baik, B. H. 354 Baird, S. L. 330 Baker, C. E. [r. 139,201 Baker, D. F. 304,354 Baker, M. E. Balderson, C. C. 201 Baldwin, R. S. 201 Ball, ]. C. 304 Barber, W. M. 304 Barcik, S. I. Ill 202 Barends, A. F. 354 Barker, K. D. 330,351 Barnard, ]. H. 330 Barnes, B. K. 355 Barnes, B. M. Jr. 355 Barnes, S. L. 305,312 Barnes, W. C. 330,335,338 Barr, D. A. 330 Barratt, ]. S. 355 Barsamian, S. A. Barth, M. A. 331 Barthol, D. T. 138,202 Bartholf, M. C. 331 Bass, C. W. 305 Bass, R. G. Jr. 202 Baumstark, C. |. 353,355 Bayer, H. W. 156,203 Bean. ]. E. 331 Beck. C. T. 355 Beck. T. H. 355 Begley, ]. P. Ill 92,137,203 Benhoff, D. A. 305 Berger, S. D. 331,351 Bergh, A. ]. 355 Berkhimer, F. K. 63,158,203.171 Berneski. W. A. 331 Bernet, V. [. 204 Bernstein. P. H. 355 Berry. B. L. 204 Bessette, G. R. 137,204.170 Best. P. |. II 355 Bettendorf. H. |. 331 Beyer, M. A. 355 Beyer, W. D. 331 Bickford, |. V, IV 81,305 Bierman, j. W. Jr. 331 Bischoff. S. M. 355 Black. M. C. Jr. 305 Black. M. E. 305 Blackwell. [. R. [r. 331 Blanco, |. A. 355 Blanton, W. H. 331 Bledsoe, B. T. 355 Blinn. S. B. 331 Blocker, R. D. Ill 355 Bohlmann, T, E. 355 Bond, G. F. 154,205 Bones, T. B. 330,331 Boniface, )ohn III 355 Boobar, j. R. 305 Boos, P. M. 83,305 Bordelon, |. K. 355 Bornhorsl, M. T. 205 Boswell, M. C. |r. 158,205 Boughton, J. S. 331 Bowen, |. C. D. 356 Bowles, B. T. Ill 331 Bowman, G. S. 356 Bowman. W. L. Jr. 206 Brackett, D. D. 305 Bradley. S. E. 305 Brads. A. S. 332 Bradshaw, G. S. [r. 305 Brannigan, P. |. 332 Braunlich, E. F. 332 Bready, C. ]. 356 Bready, R. j. Jr. Breckenridge, j. P. 305 Brennan, D. L. Jr. 206 Brennan, D. W. 305 Bridges, T. A. 130,332 Brien, H. P. Bright, J. M. 332 Bristol, J. M. 356 Brockway, B. S. 206 Brooks, J. E. 207 Brooks, K. A. Brooks, T. C. 349 Brotzen, P. C. 356 Brown, A. J. 305 Brown, J. R. 332 Brown, M. S. II 150,160,207 Brown, W. M. 332 Browne, S. V. 305 Bruffy, T. M. 356 Bryant, M. S. 356 Bryant, W. S. 130,207 Brzozinski, B. A. 332 Buckley, T. S. 300 Buczacki, T. E. Jr. 306 Buddo, J. S. Ill 356 Bunn, C. N. 70,342,356 Bunn. ]. C. Ill 332.334 Buonpane, L. M. 332 Burch. P. W. 160.306.308 Burdette. T. E. 332 Burgess. |. W. Ill 208 Bur ke, P. C. 356 Burke, T. W. 138,208 Burns, R. K. 332 Burns, W. E. 356 Burton, B. A. 146 Burton, D. H. 209,110,208 Busila, B. A. 356 Butler, D. E. 332 Butler, J. W. 306 Butler, W. B. 356 Butner, E. A. 306 Buxton. R. E. Jr. 332 Byrne, H. B. 333 Byron. K. A. 300 Cc Cabell, R. S. 306 Cade, K. B. 150,209 Cade, S. G. 86,333,336,346 Calder, D. W. Jr. 356 Calkins, M. G. 306 Callahan, W. E. 330,333,344 Campbeli, D. O. 209 Campbell, R. W. Ill 3.56 Campbell, Richard 356 Campi, A. C, 333 Cantanio, R, J. Jr. 356 Cantrell. S. P. 356 Carag, V. D. Jr. 306 Carr, D. L. 357 Carr, R. L. jr. 333 Carr. W. Mackey Jr. 357 Carroll. M. S. 144.210.117 Carroll. W. T. 357 Carter. D. S. 357 Carter. M. J. 152.210 Cartwright. |. P, 357 Carty. P. J. 333 Caruso, D . M. 150,210 Caruso, K. J. 156,211 Cassell, K. T. 306,321 Castaldi, M. R. 306 Castillo, M. O. 357,303 Cayce, C. C. Ill 357 Ceroli. M. A. 158.211 Cestaro. M. E. 333 Chambers. J. R. 306 Champion. S. T. 357 Chandler. B. Ill 53,181.333.351. 328 Chang. M. G. 211 Chapman. M. D. 306 Chapman. R. M. 166,212 Chappell, C. R. Jr. 150,212 Charlonis, F. W. 357 Chartier. |. B. 138.353,212 Chaszar, R. A. Jr. 357 Chau. T. C. 357 Chau. T. L. 333 Chen. B. P. 306.169 Chen. Ching-Pu 76,137.213 Chesson. J. B. 306 Chester, T. M. 333 Chi, Junho 333.340,102 Chicoli. J. A. 333 Childress, B. L. Jr. 306 Chill, S. A. 296 Chipley, M. A. 306 Chung, Chung-Chul 357 Clark, C. A. 357 Clark, C. J. 357 Clark, R. J. 357 Clav. R. E. Ill 357 Cleeg. M. W. 357 Cochran. D. C. 333,334.336 Coffev, K. S. 351 Coger. C. M. 333 Colacicco. B. J. 307 Cole. B. P. 213 Coleman. M. C. 357 Coleman. W. W. 358 Colletti. A. M. 80.307 Collins, J. M. 152.213 Comberg. C. A. 358 Comeau. T. E. 358 Comer. J. A. 132.307.318 Connor, G. L. 358 Cook, C. B. 307 Cook. M. G. 214 Coons. F. J. Jr. 214 Cooper. S. J. 148.214 Copeland. D. M. 358 Cornwell. B. I. 334 Corrice. M. A. 334 Corson. M E. 358 Corwin. M. A. 307 Cottrell. B. G. V Cottrell. J. M. 358 Coughlin. J. F. 334 Coulter, J. L. Jr. 307.106 Covert, C. H. 334 Cowan, M. H. 334 Cowan, R. A. 334 Craig. C. E. 358 Cranford. J. M. 334 Creasev. R. R. Jr. 215 Creel, A. J. 307 Cronenberg. VV. H. Ill 358 Crow. R. S. 358 Crowson. B. E. 307 Cruze. R. T. Jr. 334 Cuellar. A. F. 358 Culiner. N. J. 358 Cummings, J. C. Curlev. O. J. 334 Current. M. j, 129,. ' M9,li3 Cuaick. T. J. 358 Dd Dahlqulst. J. M. 358 Daly, j. M. 98,129.307 Dameron. T. M. 14fl.215 Dandar. E, C, 334 Daniel. M. F. 74.215 Danna. E. D. 3.58 Dantonlo. P. J. 307.309 Darby. T, E, III 307 Darr. G. L. Jr. 358 Davidson. C. H. Jr. Davidson. 0. G. jr. 359 Davila, A. S. 359 Davila, S. R. 359 Davis. E. J. 334 Davis. K. R. 358 Davis. M. j. 358 Davis. M. VV. 307 Davis. R. J. Jr. 334 Davis. R. S. 364 Davis. S. A. 359 Davis. T. H. Ill 359 Davis. VV. ]. 334 Dawson. .VI. K. 334 Degrote. G. A. 150. 216 Dekevrel. j. S. 307 Delanev. T. E. 85.152.216 Delano. P. VV. 216 Delbarto. F, j. 359 Demaio. A. P. Demers. B. A. 359 Demmons. C. M. 352.359 Depasquale. C. A. 307 Deppe. VV. R. 359 Derenzo. D. J. 359 Deshsorn. Chayan 217 Devenoge. F. X. 359 Devenoge. T. P. 314,307 Devens. E. P. 335 Devens. J. T. 335 Devero. K. R. II 335 Deuyea. K. J. 359 Dezem. C. D. 217 Dick. C. M. 335 Dickerson. D. A. 308 Dickinson. J. E. 308 Diehl. E. VV. 359 Diehl. S. A. 308 Dillenberger. K. T. 217 Dillon. J. T. 308 Dionisio. R. A. 335 Dittamo. M. P. 218 DLxon. J. B. 359 Dixon. J. R. 142.296 Dgo. VV. J. 359 Donahue. P. j. 218 Donovan. P. B. 359 Doolev. S. C. 359 Dorsev. S. J. 359 Dorsev. S. T. 360 Douglas. J. G. 77.218 Doupnik. T. C. 360 Downev. C. H. Jr. 146.219 Dovle. j. L. Jr. 360 Dovle. M. G. 360 Dozier. C. B. 335 Draper. R. L. 360 Dudjak. Jason III 360 Duerson. S. H. HI 308 Durav. P. H. Jr. 335 Durham. B. K. 360 D er. VV. B. Ill EKer. VV. R. 360 Ee Early. C. D. 335 Eaton. R. A. 335 Eckenroda J. M. 219 Eckhoff. R. VV. Jr. 332.335 Edgar. C. E. FV 335 Eggleston. VV. R. 360 EgToff. B. P. 360 Elie. ]. D. 360 Ellington. M. R. 308 Elliott Q. D. 219 Ellis. G. L. 335 Index 475 Ellis, M. P. 308 Ellis, R. D. [r. 156,220 Elmore, O. G. Jr. 133,308,318, 124,122 Elster, C. B. 335 Emerson, T. ]. |r. 154,160,220 Engelson, W. L. |r. 152,220 Enslen, E. J. 221 Enterline, G. A. 158,221 Estes, D. A. 221,120 Eubank, I. T. 335 Eubank, M. S. 137,222 Evans, E. L. Jr. 360 Evans, M. R. 336 Evans, S. P. 360 Everhart, K. W. Ewald. M. C. 336 Ff Faison, E. D. 360 Farleigh. T. K. II 336 Farrell, P. W. 308 Feddeler, C. A. Ill 336 Felty, W. N. 222 Ferares, F. G. 360 Ferber, ). T. 300 Ferguson, D. G. 336 Ferguson. H. T. ]r. Ferguson, I. R. 336 Ferguson, M. C. 336 Ficarro, j. C. 336 Fields, T. D. 222 Finan, J. |. Finster, Bush K. 360 Finwood, C. K. Fischer, M, C. 360 Fishback, E. A. 336 Fitzpatrick, D. ]. 336 Fitzpatrick, K. C. P. Fitzpatrick, T. J. 160,308,108 Flanary, R. M. Ir. 223 Flessner, Mark 223 Florio, ]. F. Florio, L. A. Ir. 308,319 Flvnn, D. L. Ill 334,336 Flynn, K. M. 223 Foresman, G. W. Fortune, T. E. 336 Frank. G. K. 72.146,224 Eraser. J. A. 224 Frazier. ). A. 308 Freeman. |. C. 336 Freiwald. T. J. Friend. R. D. 336 Frve. R. A. Ill 308 Fuller, G. W. Jr. 308,304 Fuller, W. T. 337 Furlow, C. B. 308 Furness, D. ]. 75,332,334, 342, 347 Gg Gainsborg, E. R. Jr. Galgano, P. A. 138,224 Garcia, A.A. 337 Gardner, R. A. Jr. 123 Gardner. R. L. 156,225 Garst, R. A. II 337 Gathright, E. S. 309 Gayle, Fanandus 337 George, M. A. 225 Gerstbrein, B. R. 144,225 Gibbings, D. R. Gill. P. M, 309 Gillespie. A. M. Gillespie. ]. M. Gillespie. R. V. Gillespie. T. A. Gilman. Lance Gines. I. O. 349 Gitchell, C. L. 309 Gitchell, R. S. 309 Glenn. S. N. 337 Gnalovvski. D. V. 226 Goerner. C. T. Goff. I. C. Goldsmith. K. H. 160,226 Golembiewski. ). S. 169.226 Gonzalez. V. M. 337 Gooch, G. C. Goodwin, R. B. Jr. 337 Gormley, E. T. Gowan, R. E. L. Ill Grabisna. E. V. |r. Graham, D. J. [r. 227 Gray. S. G. 309 Greenburg, |. R. 337 Greene, A. S. 337 Greene, ]. R. 337 Greenspon, T. S. 79,109,227 Gregory, ). A. 228 Gregory, W. T. Ill Grgas. P. C. 136,228 Griffea, J. S. 362 Grimm, D. K. 309,321 Gring, N. K. 302 Grissom, T. A. 362 Griswold. G. B. Ill 362.104 Grochowski, E. M. Ir. 309 Gruber. B. S. 337 Grzeszczak. S. P. Ill 309 Guck. T. I. 337 Hh Hadley, M. P. 228 Hagan. S. B. 154,228 Hairr, |. T. 11 309 Halages, G. A. 156.229,115 Halasz, S. F. 337 Hall, C. G. 362 Hall, D. S. 338.350 Hall, G. [. 362 Hall, G. W. 362 Hall. S. F. 309 Hamilton, M. B. 139,160,229 Hamilton, R. P. Jr. 229 Hamlin, L. D. 230 Hancock, W. P. 338 Hannegan, E. A. Ill 362 Hannum, C. M. 362 Hansen, P. T. 338 Harbula, S. R. 309 Harcarik, [. T. Ill 309 Hardee, C. L. 338 Harder, B. D. 136,230,365,115. 114 Harmon, E. E. Harper, W. D. 362 Harrington, L. D. 309 Harris. Craig D. 181,309,119 Harris, R. D. 362 Hart, J. S. Ir. 309 Harvel. N. P. D. 362 Harvey. I. M. 93.154,230 Hashimoto. B. H. 362 Hassell, I. B. 362 Hatcher. G. R. Hatheway. B. A. 362 Hauck, B. A. Hauk, K. W. 338 Hayes, C. T. IV 362 Hayes, S. W. 310 Hayes, W. B. 310 Haynes, D. L. 362 Headley, G. W. 231,362,480 Hearn, Brent II 144,231 Heath, C. R. Heathcote, Clifford 362,111 Hedberg, K. E. 310 Heflin, S. L. 156,160.231 Heine, R. C. 338 Heisey, P. H. 363 Heishman, S. N. 310 Henderson, M. S. 232,119 Herndon, M. D. 140,232.122.116 Heskett, T. V. 310 Heslin, I. P. 363 Hess, R. W. |r. 310 Hesson. T. B. Hickey, D. T. 363 Hicks, I. M. 310 Hicks, P. F. Ir. 363 Higeins, R. H. 363 Hildebrand. R. L. 363 Hill, D. A. 232 Hill, H. R. 140 Hill. 1. C. 146.233 Hill. R. G. IV 310 Hill, Roy III 363,233 Hill, T. B. 125,233 Hill, T. I. 363 Hillier. S. P. 310,316 Hinckle, M. H. 338 Hinson, R. L. Ill 338 Hinton. C. M. Hirlinger, K. R. Ir. 158.234,107 Hirtz, A. D. 310 Hoffman, G. A. 158.234 Hoke, V. D. II 338 Holland. D. A. 363 Holland, K. L. 234 Holmes. S. A. 310 Holtzman. K. W. 363 Hong, Y. K. 363 Hoofnagle, G. C. 363.125 Hooper. M. E. 338 Hooper. T. I. IV 363 Hoover. K. A. 363 Hope, D. B. 363 Home, D. A. 148.235 Houck, M. S. 338 Howard, M. C. 338 Howard, P. R. 310 Howe. I. B. Howell, R. I. 154,235 Hubbard. R. C. Ir. 310 Hudson, R. R. Ir. 338 Huffman, M. C. 310,124,122 Huffman, T. R. 303 Hulyo. Michael 142.235 Humes, M. M. 363 Hunter. D. S. 150,236 Hunter, S. C. 310 Hord. A. R. 363 Hurrell, T. P. 338 Hurst, K. I. 236 Hurst. L. S. 364 li Ingram. H. B. 311 Ingram. P. S. 311 Ingram. S. C. 364 Inman, I. P. 311 Inteso. C. C. Ir. 364 Irby, I. M. II 236 Iroler, A. K. 237 Irvin, D. H. 237 Iversen, K. W. 237 lackson. M. W. 128,238 Jackson, T. S. 339.350 jacobsen, D. M. 364 jacquez, R. T. 339 janey. R. K. 339 jannusch. I. E. 364 jarvis, P. F. 311,106,104,107 jasinski, A. T. 311 jasinski, W. T. 364 Jaworowski, R. O. 311 Jenkins. I. M. 311 Jenkins, K. D. 136,238 jernigan, M. T. 238 Jewell. C. S. 74.339,342 locz, N. B. 136,239 Johnson. B. E. 181.364 Johnson. D. A. 339.100 Johnson. I. B. 339 Johnson, j. C. 339 Johnson, M. E. 92,71.144.239 Johnson. M. K. 339 Johnson. R. E. 311,111 Johnson, S. D. 301.126 Johnson, W. B. 339.110 Jones. E. W. 364 Jones. L. S. 133.311 Jones. P. G. 364 lones. P. E. 339.350 Jones. P. W. Ir. 364 Jones. R. D. Jones. S. T. 339 Jordan, D. I. Ill 239 Jordan, I. H. 240 lordan, K. C, 339 jussila, M. A. 339 Kk Kanter. Christopher 311 Kaplan, I. 1. 152.240 Karabasz, M. I. 311 Kardos, T. I. 311 Kay. A. I. Ill 364 Kay, P. E. 364 Keays. I. W. 368,240 Keenan, I. D. 241 Keesee, E. T. 364 Keilty, T. M. 298,311 Keith. B. I. 364 Keller, B. D. 339 Kennedy. Dale 311 Kennedy. T. B. 364 Keppel. I. G. 241 Keppeler, I. I. 364 Kestner. R. A. 340 Kiefer, I. F. 303,305,311 Kiehl. G. L. 364 Kiely. D. |. Ill 340,343 Kiker, I. W. 365 Kilbourne, I. W. Ir. 312 Kindley. M. R. Ir. 365 King. |. B. 365 King, M. B. 142,241 King. S. E. 365 King. S. G. 365 Kinn, R. B. 340 Kirby, D. E. 312 Kirk. K. D. 139,181,242 Kirtley, W. H. 242 Klassen, lohn 340 Klaus. 1. H. 242 Klein. G. W. 243 Klovaroon. Krirkchai 365 Knox, T. P. 365 Kolditz, C. P. 307,312 Koloseike, M. B. 365.109 Korol. A. V. 340 Kratzenberg, D. A. 340 Krickovic, S. P. 365 Kuhrman, W. K. 312 Kump. C. S. II 312 LI Laban, M. R. 312 Ladson. F. D. 301 Laforest, I. R. 312 Lahue, R. V. 312,317 Lakos, M. L. 312,170 Lamb, C. R. 243 Lamb, M. D. 365 Lamb, M. L. 365 Lamore, M. 1. 243 Lane. S. 1. 158,181,244 Langhorne, C. R. Ill 365 Lanier. T. V. 312 Lannom, R. P. 340 Larosa, R. H. 87,312,321 Larue, I. A. 365 Lassale. E. D. 365 Latham, G. A. Ir. 365 Latimer. K. V. 365 Laughon, M. A. 312 Lavalle. D. G. 365 Lavangie, G. M. 365 Leary. Kevin 158,244 Leatherwood, W. A. 312 Ledford. E. C. 340 Ledlow, G. R. 340 Lee, I. I. Ill 160,244 Lee, lyh-Der 366 Lee, M. W. 366 Leeney. M. I. 366 Leffers. G. G. Ir. 312 Lemaire, I. P. 340 Lemay. R. D. Ill 340 Lewis. B. A. 99,366 Lewonski, R. F. Light. R. I. S. Ill 312 Lighlner. I. F. 340 Lindgren. R. I. 245 Lisella. G. I. 245 Liu, Tsu-Kuang 313 Locher, M. H. Lofstrom, C. I. 366 Logan. T. I. 366 Long, C. R. 366 Long. I. M. 117,118 Long. K. A. 313 Longabaugh. R. M. 313 Loughlin, F. X. 366 476 lndex Lovelace, N. J. 366 Loveless. A. A. 181,313 Loving, H. T. 340 Lowenstein, N. S. 86.140,100,245 Lucas, ]. B. 246 Lund. M. E. 340 Luther, R. S. 366 Lynch. R. B. 366 Mm Maak, B. |. 241 Maass. H. R. 366 Macaulay, T. L 313 Machuga, F. R. ]r. 366 Maclay. ). D. 313 MacMichael. |. L. |r. 366 Maggelet. J. T. 366 Malavet. R. F. 313 Malerba, M. J. Mahk. J. C. Ill 246 Malhs. ). A. 340 Mangerian. P. H. 136,166.246 Mangum, K. W. Manning, T. H. 168,247 Marks, K. W. 139,247 Marks, R. T. 366 Maroon, S. A. 247 Marsenison. P. F. Marsenison. P. R. 248 Marsh. K. L. 340 Marsh. R. W. 366 Marsh, W. S. Ill 71.248 Martin. ]. ]. II 366 Martin. M. R. Martin. S. M. 367 Martin. T. E. 248 Mason. A. H. Jr. 249 Mason. R. B. 313 Mason. W. L. 313 Massaro. A. P. |r. 138.249 Massie. J. D. 367 Massie. J. L. 313 Massie. ). S. Ill 76.340 Mattis. K. A. 367 Mattox. I. O. 340 Maxwell. M. W. 340 May. M. C. 367 Maynard. S. D. 367 Mayo. M. M. Mays. R. O. Jr. 313 Mayse. D. K. 340 McAllister. A. S. 367 McCabe, [. P. 313 McCain. F. M. Jr. 341 McCarthy. C. L. 152,109.249 McCarthy. D. ]. 313 McCarthy. J. T. 341 McCarthy, T. D. 313 McCarthy, W. ]. 341 McCartney, T. E. 306,313 McClelland, G. F. 105,258 McCloskey, ]. A. IV 314 McClung, K. C. 341,104 McConnell, ]. E. 314 McCrary, P. M. 367 McCray, I- D. Jr. 367 McCulIough, T. W. 314 McCumber, S. P. 367 McDaniel, M. D. 341 McDonald, J. A. Ill 314 McDonald, C. W. 367 McDonough, J. C. 250 McFarland, D. C. 367 McGarrah, W. M. Ill 367 McGarrity, D. J. 367 McGhee. M. W. 367 McGinnis. T. D. 314,121.120 McGlasson. J. A. 341 McGloin, H. M. 367 McGowen. D. A. 73,115,114,250 McGraw. M, E. 148.367 McGraw, M. W. 251 McHugh, M. G. 341 McHugh. T. E. Jr. 314 Mclntire. R. L. Ill 154.251 Mclntyre. O. O. Jr. 144,251 McKenzie, J. K. 314 McKinley. J. G. Ill 314 McKone. S. D. 367 McLean. J. M. 181.342 McManis. R. B. 314 McMann, W. A. S. 252 McMenamin. H. J. 367 McMillian. T. W. 368 McNulty. K. E. II 252 McQuillan, G. T, Meador, R. C. 314 Medeiros. S. A. 146.253 Medeiros, S. J. 144,252 Melendez, M. R. 342 Merkel, R. C. Jr. 342 Messner, D. R. 342 Michelsen, W. W. 342 Michigan. G. R. Miles. S. C. 314 Miller. A. B. Jr. 314.167 Miller. B. S. 342 Miller. D. A. Ill 314 Miller. F. L. 148.253 Miller. J. R. 150.253.164 Miller. J. S. 368 Miller. S. D. 154,254 Miller, S. T. 342 Milligan, M. A. 254 Minne, K. A. 254,127 Mitchell, C. D. 368 Mitchell, P. G. 255 Mitchell, R. L. Jr. 342 Mitchell, R. T. Ill 255 Mitchell, T. J. 342 Mitchell, W. J. Ill 368 Mitlehner. C. A. 368 Mize. E. K. 368 Mock. A. J. 152.255.368 Monahan. D. P. 314 Monday. D. L. 256 Moody. J. T. 309,314 Moore, D. C. 298,315 Moore, J. P. 368,127 Moore, M. C. 342 Moore. P. W. Jr. 368 Moquin. M. D. 315 Morales. H. A. Jr. 342 Morehead. M. C. Jr. 315 Morehouse. E. D. 315 Morgan. M. H. 342 Morgan. M. J. 308.315 Morris, S. M. 308 Morrison, J. B. 315 Morton. V. A. 87.315 Moss, M. S. 368 Motylinski. S. V. 144.256 Moyers, G. D. 158.256 Mumma. J. M. 368 Munno. T. S. 368 Munson, M. C. 315.167 Munson. P. E. 338.342 Murphy, D. W. 257 Murray, P. C. 368 Murray, T. R. Ill 342 Musarra. F. V. 368 Nn Naff. N. J. 332.343 Nagle. J. C. IV 342 Neal, A. W. 257 Near ' . S. M. 368 Neblett. J. C. 257 Necessary. M. E. 315 Needham. P. D. 315.108 Nelson. E. C. 368 Nelson. M. I. 343 Nelson. R. P. 343 Nelson. S. F. 343 Nelson, S. G. 369 Nemeth. P. S. 369 Nentwig. R. J. 315 Newcomb. G. D. 315 Ngarmwongwan. P. 343 Nicely, J. R. Jr. 369 Nickle, B. E. 81.83.315.316 Nixon. C. D. Jr. 258 Nixon. W. F. 369 Noivi an. Chinawat 340.343 Nolan. J. H. 332.343 Nolen. M. E. 258 Noonpackdee. T. 369 Norris. J. D. 258 Norris. S. G. Northrop. M. C. 315 Nowlin. J. H. 315 Nugent. W. K. Jr. 259 Nussey. R. T. Jr. 316 318 Oo O Buckley. G. T, 11 369 Oakes. T. K. 369 Olinger, J. B. F. 343 Oliver. K. U. 343 Oliver. S. P. 259 Olson. D. M . 259 Omstead, D. A. 369 Oneel. B. N. 369 Oneill. P. R. 369 Osgood. R. P. 369 Otey. G. S. 343 Othling. D. P. 260 Oversen. E. J. 316 Owen, M. D. 369 Owens. S. M. 343 Pp Padgett. R. N. 316 Page. E. R. 369 Palme. G. C. 369 Palmer. S. E. 101.260 Pancham. S. R. 99.316.101 Pannell. M. V. 369 Pannorit. Pakdi 343 Panoff. T. J. 316 Pantano. A. A. Jr. 343 Panza. A. J. 79.369 Parente. J. V. 156.260 Parker. D. L. 316 Parks. S. D. Jr. 369 Parrott. J. V. 369.100 Patterson, P. T. 152.261 Patton. S. L. M. 261 Pauley. J. M. 152,261 Pauquette, P. R. 262 Pearson. R. S. 146.262 Pearson, S. C. 370 Peckham. p. M. 344 Peer. T. C. 344.106.107 Peet. C. H. 90.316 Pendleton. N. W. Ill 344 Pennington. J. C. Jr. 344 Perez. T. J. 316 Pfefferkorn. K. D. 297 Pham. D. H. 370 Phan. T. T. 370 Phillips. A. R. Ill 316 Phillips. G. P. 316 Phillips. J. S. 344 Phillips. R. E. 344 Pickering. L. F. 370 Pickett. G. D. 316 Pile, R. B. 370 Pilloni. J. R. 344 Pingree. J. L. 316 Pinhak. J. E. 316 Pitcock. J. T. 311.316 Pittman. C. L. 262 Pitts. D. A. 370 Pitts. R. B. 370 Place. Steve 370 Planeta. C. C. 316 Plowright. T. R. 263 Plucinski. E. M. 317 Plunk. T. L. 370 Poage. C. C. II 304.314.317 Poast. J. E. Ill 333.344 Podo. S. D. 160.317 Poindexter. G. VV. Ill 317 Politano. T. V. 344 Pollock. J. M. 79.263 Poremba. S. E. S. 317.320 Porter. T. M. 332.344.345 Potter. VV. F. 263 Powell. K. D. 317 Powders. J. M. Jr. 140.264 Powers. W. B. Powers. W. T.370 Pressler. P. B. 264 Pr essler. P. V. 301 Preston, J. B. Jr. Previs. D. J. 370 Price. K. T. 344.348 Primavera. L. P. 264 Pruitt. P. R. Jr. 317 Pry ' or. W. T. II 370 Pully. T. C. 265 Putrft, T, A. 370 Qq Quirnby, K. W. 150,103,285 Quintavalli, Stephan 370 Rr Raber. K. 121 Radle. |. L. 317 Rahe. T. H. 140.265 Rainer. R. G. .302,310 Ralston. G. A. 13.3,317 Ramos. R, T. 317 Rapacki. J. C. 317 Reading. G, |. 370 Reagan. G, W. Jr. 370 Reardon. K. P. 344 Redman, D. E. 344 Reed. B. S. 370 Reichling, V. L. Jr. 344 Reld. W. H. 266 Reilly. Mark 376 Reimann. R. H. jr. 136.266 Reimann. T. F. 371 Renner. G. M. 164.266 Renshaw. R. B. 345.348 Reynolds. R. D. 317 Richardson. C. V. Jr. 371 Richardson. R. S. 371 Rickard. Jeffrey A. 267 Ridderhof. P. f. 317 Riddle. J. F. 267 RiBgleman. P. D. 371 Rilev. D. W. 371 Ring. J. K. 267 Ring. j. VV. 372 Rivenbark. M. D. 317 Roberts. P. G. Ill 371 Robertson. C. S. 371 Robinson. A. N. 345 Robinson. F. T. 371 Robinson. R. A. Jr. 345 Robinson. S. S. 345 Robles. Ke ' in 139.268 Roddenberry. D. S. 268 Rogers. VV. G. 317 Rogerson. C. V. 268 Rollins. G. E. 371 Roltsch. T. J. 269.104 Rose. G. C. 269.112 Rose. J. E. 269.105 Rose. J. L. 270 Ross. B. L. 270 Rowe. M. B. 345 Rowlett. VV. G. Jr. 270 Rucker. L. G. 130,318 Ruf. Joseph in 318 Russell. S. L. 371 Russell. T. VV. 318 Russo. P. D. 345.228 Ryan. A. E. Jr. 302 Ryman. J. F. 371 Ss Sacco. E. J. Jr. 345 Sachrison. J. E. 345 Sadler. C. J. 345 Saluja. Rakesh 371 Salyan. D. P. 3 1 Sampan. Somkiat 337.345 Sanders. J. C. 271 Sandlin. J. S. 371 Sanusun. Sumonchai 271 Sar eant. VV. M. 138.271 Sar -er. P. VV. Jr. 272 Saunders. A. L. 142.272 Savage. R. J. 371 Sawangsak. Somsak 345 Savs-ver. D. A. 137.371.122 Sa ■ ■er. R. B. 2 2 Scaglione. Dion 307.318 Scaglione. R. J. 318 Scarpino. J. J. D. 371.111 Schenstrom. Michael 371 Schinstock }. H. 318 Schoen. C. C. FV 318 Schoonmaker. C. R. 345 Index 477 Schriver. M. ]. 273 Schumacher, ]. T. Jr. 372 Schwarz, C. A. Ill 345 Schwitter, M. P. 273 Sciaretta, S. K. 345 Scott, Clarence 346 Scott, D. A. 273 Scott, F. G. II 318 Scroggins 274 Secrist, G. B. 372 Seeley, ]. W. II 318 Seiferth, W. O. 341,346 Seliga. A. E. 372 Selnau, H. E. 318 Semmes, B. W. L. Ill 372 Sevffert, G. M. 372 Shanlev, 1- D. 318 Sheckells, D. B. 318 Sheild, G. C. 83,315.318 Shelton, |. B. 346,106 Shepard, B. P. 346 Shepherd, ]. W. 346 Shimotsu, I. M. 136,274 Shin, D. W. 318 Shindle, W. W. 274 Shirley. A. G. II 130,275 Shoemaker, P. M, 275 Short. M. B. Shrimpton, D. M. 372 Shuster. C. I. jr. 372 Sigmon, ]. L. Ill 372 Simmons, T. R. 372 Simpson, C. G. 318 Simpson, E. D. 372 Simroth, P. A. 313,319 Sincavage, K. P. 346 Sinclair, S. R. 319 Sinclair, W. A. 372 Siolund, K. ]. 319 Sklar, G. S. 372 Slater, R. R. jr. 372 Sloane, R. S. 372 Smaaladen, D. ]. 372 Smart, ). ]. 136,275 Smiley. 1. A. 319,121 Smith, A. M. P. 136,150,276 Smith, C. A. 276 Smith, D. M. 346 Smith, D. T. 276 Smith, G. D. 346 Smith, M. B. 319 Smith, M. E. 372 - Smith, M. W. Jr. 271 Smolar. R. B. Snedecor. M. A. 372 Sniffin. P. R. 277 Snowden, M. S. Ill 346 Snyder, T. L. 346 Sossi, L. E. 319 South, S. C. 372 Southard, W. T. 156,277 Spain, K. B. 319,117,118 Sparks, K. P. 346 Spartz, T. B. Spears, D. V. 298,319 Speir, R. H. 142,278 Spellman, I. F. Ir. 73,148,278 Spence, G. C. 346 Spence, W. F. 79,372 Spetz. T. F. 372 Spitz, D. C. 372 Spivey. J. M. IV 165,278 Spivev, T. A. W. 303,319 Spriggs, R. B. 319 Springer. ]. H. Jr. Sprinkle, R. S. 346 Sredl. V, I. 372 Stachelek, D. S. 372 Stanek, ]. D. 319 Starling, C. C. 373 Start, C. L. 373 Stathis, C. M. 346 Steams, C. P. 347 Steen, M. A. 85,279 Steenburgh, C. |. Jr. 319 Stephens, C. M 319 Stepnowski, ]. j, 373 Stevens, I. A. 319 Stewart. A. C. 373 Stewart. K. A. 373 Stinebower, ]. K. 279 Stinnette, D. E. 139,160,279 Stock. M. A. 373 Stone, R. L. 373 Struckmeyer, T. K. 343,347,113 Stuart, |. A. 140,280 Sullivan, D. C. 373 Sullivan, R. M. 347 Sullivan, R. S. 280 Sullivan, S. D. 280 Susnar, R. R. Ill 347 Sutherland, T. P. 347 Sutton, M. C. 340.347 Sweaney, R. D. 347 Swider, ]. A. Jr. 373 Swiencinski, B. ). 347 Swink, I. B, 373 Szczepanski, R. ]. 103 Tt Tabb, T. A. 91,319 Tabur, Henry 320 Taggart, ]. L. 320 Talbott, E. F. Ill 320 Tate. S. L. 373 Tavenner, C. T. IV 373 Taylor, |. H. Taylor, R. A. 373 Taylor. S. S. 281 Taylor, T. P. 373 Temple, I. A. 347 Tertychny, G. P. 347 Thacker, S. L. 320 Thomas, C. M. IV 320 Thomas, G. A. 69,373 Thomas, L. A. 142,281 Thompson, I. ). Ill 320 Thompson, M. A. 320 Thompson, M. E. 281 Thompson, R. |. Jr. 320 Thompson, R. T. 320,109 Thompson, T. B. 140,282 Thornes, T. L. 57.138.282 Thorpe, S. R. 373 Tilling, W. T. Ill 98,282 Tingley, D. L. 283 Tinsley, ]. C. 311,320 Toler, S. A. 347 Toliver, L. F. 283,171 ToUey, B. E. 310,320 Tolley, G. A. 336,347 Tooker, S. M. 347 Toomhirun, Sontichai 283 Touhill, C. A. 148.284 Towers. T. R. ]t. 373 Trammell. W. C. 348 Tran. H. N. 348 Tran, T. H. 320 Tremaglio, R. ]. Ill 140,284 Tribble, ). A. 146,284 Trice, F. A. Ill 320 Trzcinski 373 Tuck, S. G. 373 Tucker, ]. R. Jr. 320 Tuemler, J. P. 373 Turlington, I. S. 373 Turnage, B. N. |r. 373 Twillie. D. A. 137,285 Tyler, D. G. IV 302,120 Uu Underwood, ]. T. 154,285 Upton, M. B. 348 Urie, I. H. Jr. 312.320 Urner, J. H. Jr. 373,107 Urquhart, |. R. 320,128 Urtiew, A. P. 373 Ustach, T. ). 374 Utke, M. E. 285 Utterback, I. S. 286 Vv Vaijai, Kultawat 374 Valenzuela. I. A. 146,160,286 Varlas, G. T. 320 Vaughn, S. D. 286 Vaughn, W. E. Jr. Via, W. S. 329.348 Vitulano. M. L. 374 Vogan. K. R. 348 Volant, A. C. 374 Voytko, T. I . 348 Ww Wade, D. K. 374 Waff, W. T. jr. Wagner, D. S. 320 Wagner, E. D. 374 Walker, B. D. 133,320,121 Walker, C. L. 348 Walker, H. C. )r. Walker, I. S. 133,321 Wallace, D. C. [r. 321 Wallenthin, E. D, Jr. 374 Walpole, K. K. 321 Walrod, T. W. 348 Walsh, K. I. Jr. 348 Walton, A. A. Jr. Walton, E. M. IV 321 Waltz, I. P. 79,287 Walus, K. R. 287 Wan, Chi-Hsiang 374 Wanat, ]. ]. 374 Wanovich, W. I. 348,350 Ward, E. R. 321 Ward, M. L. 348 Wargacki. R. |. 374 Warlitner, T. M. 287 Warnert, R. A. 348 Warnock, W. F. Jr. 288 Warren, K. C. 374 Washington, K. D. 348 Washington. K. N. 374 Waters, S. W. 374 Wauben, W. M. Ill 374 Weatherford, J. Jr. 374 Weddle. G. W. 321 Weede, R. H. 321 Weiss, M. A. 348 Weiss, S. P. 321 Weiss, W. W. 348 Welch, C. S. 158.160,165,288 Wells, J. S. 374 Wesolowski, M. F. 288 West, J. M. 374 West, T. J. 374 West, T. P. 374 Westin, C. S. 148,289 Wetherell, E. L. 374 Whalen. D. W. 321,107 Wharton, S. B. Ill 341 Wheeler, R. D. 374 White, D. G. 144,289 White, T. L. 374 Whitehead, T. C. 374 Whiteman, E. S. 321,106 Whittaker, A. D. Jr. 321,113 Whitty, J. T. Jr. 146,289 Whitty, R. I. 341,351 Wiecking, J. W. 374 Wieners, W. M. 290 Wilkinson, J. B. Jr. 290 Wilkinson, T. G. 375 Williams, B. G. 160,290 Williams, B. S. Williams, C. E. 375 Williams, D. C. 375 Williams, D. L. Jr. 375 Williams, G. A. 291 Williams, J. P. 375 Williams, M. W. 291,104 Williams, O. R. Ill WiUiams. R. R. Ill 144,291 Williamson, M. D. 349,350 WiUiamson. R. B. 375 Williamson, T. S. IV 142,292 Williamson, W. T. 349 Wilson, A. M. 375 Wilson, A. W. 375 Wilson, C. B. 375 Wilson, D. B. 375 Wilson, M. R. 375 Wilson, S. W. 349 Wilson, W. S. 303 Winfield, D. G. 321 Winger, M. A. 292 Wins. C. T. 131.124.123,122,292 Winter. K, I. 293 Wishart. D. W, 375 Wisniewski. D. M. 293 Wolcott. W. P. 321 Wolfe, J. V. Wong, W. D. 375 Wood, D. P. 293 Wood, D. T. JR. 349 Wood, M. L. 375 Wood, T. M. Jr. 294 Woodhouse, Eric 375,100,116,117 Woolwine, R. F. 321 Wooten, M. C. 294 Wooten, M. G. Jr. 349 Wranek, J. ]. Ill 139,294 Wright, J. A. 375 Wright, James Jr. 99 Wrights, M. R. 329,349 Wydler, C. W. 295 Wynn. S, B. 148.295 Wyrick, S. W. 375 Yy Yap, G. G. 321 Young, D. C. 375 Young, K. M. Young, R. D. Jr. 321 Young. R. T. 79,148 Young, T, F. 295 Young, T. S. 310,321 Yum, Seonghoon 349 Zz Zalewski, D. E. 375 Zgol, R. B. 349 Ziai, Daryoush 296 Zimmer, A. T. 321 Zins. W, E. 349 Zoeke, R. E. 357,375,102,118 Zolper, A, C. 349 478 lndex THE 1985 BOMB STAFF would like to thank the following people for support above and beyond the call of duty. Greg Anthony . . . For solving the BOMB ' s financial problems. Kurt Araujo . . . For road trips to Lexington and weekends with the BOMB. Wade Branner . . . For saving the Photo Editor and the sports section. .„,,.. Col. Buchanan . . . For teaching the Editor how to deal with bureaucrats. Alice Buchanan . . . For helping with the IBM ' s teething problems. Ewald Clark . . . For great service and invaluable help on color deadlines. Mike Collingwood . . . For copying the archives pictures FAST! Mrs. Wylma Davis . . . For finding the pictures for the Anniversary section. Evelyn Duff . . . For biographies, pictures and . . . George Foose . . . For getting ALL the pictures taken and delivered quickly. Jim Garrett . . . For all the paranoid and stupid questions. Sandy Hartless . . . For trying to keep the Editor out of trouble. Midshipman N. L. Heckman . . . For introducing the BOMB to the big leagues. Pat Henson . . . For all of the lists and advice on getting things done. Hughey Johnson . . . For lots of humor and advice. Col Jones . . . For always having an open door and a ready ear. Melinda Jones . . . For trying to keep the rest of the staff out of trouble. LTC McManus . . . For legal advice on how to deal with a funny person. Jorge Piercy . . . For teaching an LA Business Manager basic accoimting. Col Slater . . . For also helping to keep us out of legal trouble. Mike Strickler . . . For press passes, sports schedules and a live Photo Editor. Bob Wentz . . . For pictures, financial advice and sage words on how to keep going. Captain Willcockson . . . For granting us the powers to get things done. Maj Wilson ... For being the perfect BOMB advisor. THANKS Kathy Wise . . . For telling an Editor what ' s politic and what ' s not. Publications Board . . . For supporting all our wacky proposals. Hollins College . . . For providing the staff with a social hfe. And last but most definitely not least to all of our parents for supporting the falling grades. ulcers and tired bank accounts, without you all this book would never have made it on time or maybe at all. One-liners from the year . . . Penguin lust is wholesome. God Save The Tyrant-in-Chief. When are we going to Hollins. YOUTH FOR REAGAN Nice parking place Headley Get OFF the phone. Wright— Kick the rabbit habit. George — It ' s what ' s her name. Nic fit anybody Gimme a light Where the . . . is my desk. Opening hop pictures in yet? ENGNGH! Which Mike . . . Which George Steen — Dangerous letter opener. BRAIN CELL . Call 703-463-9513 for . . . Nudge, nudge, wink, wink Wright — Are there ANY pictures Where ' s FRUMP now guys Friday Night Poker .Club Preston old bean. Stevie, How ' s Chuck? Yes John. Yes John, YES JOHN If you can ' t teach gym, be a marine Brian, grow some hair. Is that coffee pot authorized. I have tried to encapsulate some of the funnier moments of the year in the one-liners. For although there were many times when the staff was working too hard for long winded humor the spontaneous wit kept us all going. I owe, as does the Corps, an enor- mous amount to a dedicated group of guys who have gone above and beyond the call of duty time and time again. Guys, you have stuck with me and with the book just as you said you would. I ' m grateful that I never had to lay out any pages. When the going got tough you all got going. THANKS. This is not a one man job. Everyone on this staff deserves A long thank you all his own but I feel bound to thank a few in print. Steve Sinclair, well I didn ' t want you at first but you were the best Managing Editor a Tyrant could TYRANT-IN-CHIEF ever ask for. Don ' t let this place get to you. GOOD LUCK. Mike Wright, I gambled on you and I got one hell of a return on my investment, you ' re almost as good a PT as I was. Michael, well after being forced to be Business Manager you took to it and did one hell of a job. Just look at that bottom line. Jimmy and Shawn you guys tackled the First Class and the 1st Class section with great zeal and enthusiasm and the section ' s done. WHEW! Greg Gooch I was never so glad to see a Rat as I was to see you. Dad and Mary thanks for being there through it all, BOMB work over Thanksgiving, Christmas and the summer. Roommates, sorry about all the racket at four o ' clock in the morning. I tried to be quiet. Sara, you kept me from going completely around this twist. You are the great-