Virginia Military Institute - Bomb Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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V rom the beginning, VMI has had a forward-looking outlook. It was the first state-supported military college in the na- tion. It was teaching cadets engineering at a time when most colleges were still teaching nothing but the classics. It was among the first to teach industrial chemistry, physics and meteorology. The Institute started out as an experiment in education and continues today to experi- ment with new methods and means, con- tinued on page 7 The statue of Stonewall Jackson has seen many changes since it was first erected in the 1880 ' s. Although the stoops are no longer made of wood, the old courtyard has not changed much since it was built in 1850. t 0| -

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V, IRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE. The words themselves evoke splendid images of the past. New Market. Stonewall Jackson, George C. Marshall, and thoughts of many other individuals and accomplishments are called forth. It is a distinguished past and one that the Institute can rightfully be proud of. Tradition, however, should be used as a building tool, not something to rest upon. The Institute had definitely not rested upon its past achievements. The past year has been proof enough, continued on page 4 The color guard, one of ihe most prominent units in a parade, marches off the field. The Commandant inspects a company ' s rifles while the American flag waves above. Ope

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efore the start of one of the biggest rivalries of the year. The Military Classic of the outh, VMI football captains Mike Necessary and Glen Ralston shake hands with the itadel captains. Opening