Virginia Military Institute - Bomb Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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niffliMiiitminTT- T iAaju ' iiii!.k. ' -.fu -ua» ajwjaM Homecoming Weekend Homecoming Weekend at VMl is a busy weekend, with activities for both ca- dets and alumni. This year, Homecoming Weekend began on the 25th of September. The weekend began on Friday with the return of many alumni, and with the arriv- al of a horde of young ladies, who came to VMI for the Friday night formal hops. Following the traditional retreat parade, cadets and their dates headed out for a night of festivities, to include the hop. Saturday brought the early wake-up and classes, and the parade for the guests of honor, the returning classes of alumni. Following the parade there were tailgate parties with family and friends. Immedi- ately afterwards. Alumni Memorial Stadi- um was the scene of the homecoming game, pitting the Keydets against the Wofford Terriers. The crowd saw an en- tertaining first half, and then were treated to the halftime festivities. At halftime, the candidates for Homecoming Queen were introduced, and a lucky girl was chosen for this special honor. The second half of the contest on the field saw the Big Red emerge victorious over the Terriers by a score of 27-11. The victory set the stage for a blissful night of partying by cadets and alumni alike. Despite the more traditional aspects of the wee kend. Homecoming Weekend at VMI is unique to that of other schools. The return of the alumni, who maintain the special bond between VMI men, make the weekend special. Coupled with the wholly different atmosphere of a VMI A rat escorts his pretty candidate for Homecoming Queen (right). The corps is formed following the Homecoming game march-on (top right). The crowd enjoyed the Keydet victory over Wofford (above). hop. Homecoming Weekend at VMI lakes on an entirely different meaning than at most schools. It is a time to party, and a time to appreciate the entire VMI experience.

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Coming Back Fall Alumni Weekend Each fall Alumni tlock to VMI in order 10 rekindle old friendships and to see the Institute. These Alumni arc much like the alumni from every one of these reunion weekends. They swap stories with each other about back in the old corps and how much easier VMI is today as compared to when they were back in school. Fall alumni weekend this year was held the same weekend as homecoming. The alumni were treated to a spectacular re- view by the corps, something that every alumnus is entitled to. Then the alumni along with the corps moved into the old court ard for the traditional old yells led bv the VMI cheerleaders, who were good at getting the corps as well as the alumni whipped into a frenzy. After this scene of pandemonium was calmed down the alum- ni were treated to a spectacular football game by the Keydet gridders, who proced- ed to whip up on Wofford. Alumni weekends present an opportuni- ty for the corps to honor its ancestors and for those that graduated a chance to relive the hell as well as the heaven that VMI presented to each cadet. (left) Members of the class of 1942 whip up the crowd in the old courtyard. RAH Virginia Mil!!!! (top) On top of the sentinel box, these alumni stir alumni and cadet alike while cheering for their class, RAH!, RAH!, RAH! (above) It is not only the corps that roots the loudest, as all the alumni helped cheer the Keydets to victory on the gridiron.

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Homecoming Hops Homecoming is an exciting time around the Institute. Tiie festivities of this week- end allows the Corps to have some fun for a change at the I. Homecoming is quite a celebration. The weekend begins with the formal hop on Friday night, followed by a home football game the next day. It is surely a treat when the lovely candidates for homecoming queen are thankfully pre- sented before the corps. After the poten- tial queens are introduced it is time for every one to kick back and have a good time dancing and listening to good music. This is a break for the rats, enjoying some of the fruits of the institute. After the mandatory two hours for hop privileges, its back to the hotel for some serious partying. Saturday is a busy day begining with the parade. Afterward there are some tailgate parties and then its down to Alumni Stadi- um to root the Keydets co victory. After a big win by the football team, it ' s back to the hotel to prepare for the informal hop, another great night for the weary Corps. Monday morning BRC will come all too soon.