Bordentown Military Institute High School - BMI Yearbook (Bordentown, NJ)

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WILLIAM H. OPDYKE U ppie Private Flemington New jersey Football 5, 43 J. V. Basketball-1, 23 Varsity Basketball-3,43-Winter Track-49 Spring Track, Varsity-3, 45 Landon Rifles-45 Decorating Committee-3, 43 Y.M.C.A.-3, 43 Sword and Sabre-3, 4. It seems that only a few days ago Uppie entered B. M. I. with many other new cadets. He started on the right foot and made a good name for himself in and around school. Bill is always ready to help and everyone is very grateful for it. He is a great sport and loves to have a good time, especially when someone plays a Charleston! He can fit into any group and feel at home. It will be a long time before the Senior Class will forget you, Bill. Good luck in your chosen f1eld! Keep your great spirit and wonderful personality. GERMAN OYON Edu Private First Class Caracas Venezuela, S. A. Soccer Varsity-2, 3, 4g Wrestling-25 Winter Track-1, 2g Baseball-lg Spring Track, Varsity-1, 2, 33 Dean's List-lg Y.M.C.A.-1, 2, 3, 4. German Oyon, well known as Edu came to B. M. I. three years ago from Heaven's Aid Sueursa1 Del Cielo. In his three years at B. M. I. he has shown his athletic abil- ity as a soccer player. Upon graduation in june he is plan- ning to study engineering. To Edu a fine cadet and true friend who will go far in the future, we of the Senior Class bid him, Buena Suerte.

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,L . JAMES C. MQILWAIN Mar Captain Williamsbmg Virginia J. V. Football-lg Varsity Football-2, 3, 4, Junior Basketball-lg Var- sity Basketball-2, 3, 4g Varsity Baseball-1, 2, 3, 4, Landon Rifles-2, 3, 43 Dcan's List-1, 2, 3, 4g Y.M.C.A.-2, 3, 45 Sword and Sabre-35 Iigtigniisher-Jg M. S. Wreatlm-3, 45 Best Private Medalg Best Non-Com C 3 . Mac, a cadet who has been at B. M. I. four years, is well liked by almost everyone. Being a rebel from Virginia gives him that get-up-and-go that put him where he is now. Mac is now the Battalion executive officer and doing a fine job. Besides being an all around good cadet, he excels in football, basketball and baseball. Scholastically he has a B average. To Mac, from the Senior Class, Best Of Luck. GEOFFREY NIGHTINGALE Knight Master Sergeant Gaylordsville Connecticut Varsity Spring Track-45 Landon Rifles-45 Dean's List-2, 3, 4g Sword and Sabre-4g M. S. Wreath-4. The Knight stepped onto the B. M. I. Campus for the lirst time in january of 1954. In the two and one half years he has been here he has made a great many friends who will remember him for years to come. He is known throughout the school as a jovial and warm-hearted friend who can always be counted on in the time of need. He has achieved a fine scholastic and military record and has high hopes for the future in the field of design. He will always be remembered for his love of dogs and other animals. We of the Senior Class raise our Sabres high in a farewell salute to a true friend and classmate, the Knight. ZH- .L '. i alt, ff.

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JOHN PEOPLES jack Sergeant Yeadon Pennsylvania J. V. Football-43 Varsity Basketball-45 Varsity Baseball-4. Jack came to B, M. I. this year as a post graduate. Al- ready jack has proven himself a valuable asset to the school. He was the starting left end on our undefeated Football team and he also was a member of the Basketball and Base- ball teams. He attained a scholastic average of 80 per cent in his subjects and was therefore on the Dean's List. After graduating from school this year 'lack plans to enter a small college, majoring in business administration. There is no doubt that he will make good, with his determination and will power. He is a good natured, clean cut, loyal friend. In his future endeavors, these things will help insure his success and happiness. EDWARD H. PETERSON Whitey Private Trenton New Jersey Varsity Football-4. Whitey enrolled in B. M. I. this year after attending Hamilton High for three years. Ed brought with him the same friendliness and athletic ability that made him popular at the Trenton school. His tall Q6' 3 j and lanky build made him a natural end for the undefeated Football team. After graduation in June, Whitey plans to continue his education at Trenton State Teachers College. The Class of '56 is sure he will make a success in later life by his splen- did record at B. M. I.