Virginia Military Institute - Bomb Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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Alumni Weekend Spring 1986 The Class of 1936 presents General Sam S. Walker with its generous endowment. The Class of 1936 upholds the giving tradi- tion of VMI Alumni which has developed over the past years. The VMI Foundation, which receives the endowment, will divide up the large sum of money amongst the different departments and organizations that are represented at VMI. It is on the support of its Alumni that VMI survives and thrives as one of America ' s finest Institutions. Also present at VMI Class Reunions are some of its oldest and greatest supporters. In the Spring of 1986, the classes of 1921 and 1926 showed the new corps how the old corps used to march on the parade ground. The Spirit shown by the classes of ' 21 and ' 26 is typical of all classes that have graduated from VMI. These VMI men lay the foundation on which future VMI men will be built. 14 Cadet Life

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Graduation 1986 On May 17. 1986, VMI. once again said goodbye to a fine class that exemplified what the I stands for. The Class of 1986 left its mark on VMI and on the classes that it left behind. In the future, ' 86 will, no doubt, carry on the tradition of giving to the Insti- tute that gave them so much. Commencement exercises began with the customary Graduation Review Parade. The Review is taken by General Sam S. Walker and the Class Agents of 1986. A-lO ' s gave an extra thrill to the ceremonies as they gave their own pass in review. Needless to say, the crowd was impressed with both the Corps and the Air Force ' s A-lO ' s. After the parade, the Corps forms in old barracks to watch the release of all the sta- tus slips that had been distributed during the year. The is the final sign of the closing of another school year. All that is left is the partying and the cleaning of barracks. Con- gratulations Class of 1986. Cadet Life 15