Virginia Military Institute - Bomb Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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Cadet Life 17

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Matriculation 1986 On a rainy August 20th, 452 hiigti schiool graduates from all across thie world decided to make Virginia Military Institue their choice for higher educa- tion. It was a long evening the night before, and an even longer day. The morning began as the matriculants dropped their luggage inside old bar- racks and made their way to Camer- ron Hall, Once there each matriculant vistit- ed with his academic advisors and dis- cussed plans for the next year. Finishing this he then preceded to sign the ma- triculation book and become a New Cadet . The New Cadet signed many papers and recocds and preceded down the hall, he found waiting for him a new commandant and an eager Class of 87, New changes in the ad- ministration were evident as the First Class ran The entire matriculation pro- cess. At this piont the New Cadet was given his rot bible and a few other words of encourgement from the Rat Disiplinary Committee, Worried parents, confused rats, and an efficient cadre could be seen ev- erywhere on this day. Each New Ca- det recieved the same Culture shock given to thousands before him. Later that evening, after a full day of mov- ing, running around, and screaming, the New Cadets were given a special invitation by the First Class to take on VMI, The New Cadet moss was brought to the new courtyard and char ged by the First Class President to accept the VMI challenge. Each in at- tendance warily accepted. The mass then met their dykes in a short sweat party. Following this they were led to J,M. Hall where they met the R.D.C, Here they were fought how to stand attention VMI style. When they re- turned to barracks they were met by the Cadre, and walked the Rat Line for the first time. They were now Rats. They were now our rats, they be- longed to us, The Class of 87. 16 Cadet Life

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Fall Alumni Weekend Fall Alumni Weekend was held this year on the weekend of 18-20 Sep- tember. The weather again as In the past few years during Alumni weekend was threatening rain. However, as all the VMI family know, if there Is to be a parade or Alumni function, it will be held come rain, sleet, snow, or high water. As is the norm during Alumni week- ends, old grads began to arrive early in the week. They could be seen all over post as they tried to re-acquaInt themselves with old, but unforgettable surroundings. Friday evening the Alum- ni were in full force, as the lights and noise from Moody Hall were blaring all night. Saturday morning was an event- ful one with class pictures, the parade, and following these, a luncheon. Short- ly after this, all turned out to watch the Keydets on the gridiron. For their 25th reunion, the Class of 1961 presented The Alumni Foundation with a very healthy donation of over 2.5 million dollars. This project was the highlight of the Class of 61 ' s reunion. Although the football was unable to come away with a victory against Fur- man, activities, parades, and tailgate parties gave rise to an Incredible and unforgetful weekend. The Alumni from the VMI classes that have gone before us definately showed us that the VMI spirit does not die, but grows. Their support and devotion to VMI are unsurpassed by any. « , =- % . IBt,:J i-! ;:■ ' » , J 2 ' J B Cadet Life