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

Page 49 text:

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.

Page 48 text:

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.

Page 50 text:

JOSEPH A. PINGITORE foe 1st Lieutenant Long Branch New Jersey I. V. Football-13 Varsity Football-3, 43 Cross Country-23 J. V. Basket- ball-I, 2g Varsity Basketball-3, 4g Varsity Baseball-1, 2, 3, 43 Landon Ritles-2, 3, 43 Dean's List-1, 2, 3, 43 Decorating Committee-2, 3, 43 Sword and Sabre-1, 2, 3, 4g Skirmisher-23 M. S. Wreath-33 Best Non- Com. 'SL' In his few years' stay at B. M. I. joe has established as good a reputation as anyone in the entire corps. He has done a very good job in commanding Co. B., and is near the top of the list scholastically. He has also made a very good record on the athletic field, being a starting member of the undefeated Football team and has shown outstanding ability in both basketball and baseball. He will always be remem- bered as the little man with the big will to do his best in whatever he undertakes. This quality will help him achieve success in college and in later life. We, the boys of '56, will miss him, but wish him the best of luck in whatever he does in the years to come. ROBERT L. PLACE Bucky 2nd Lieutenant Hightstown New jersey J. V. Football-23 Varsity Football-3, 43 Winter Track-2, 3, 43 Ten- nis-23 Golf Team-3, 43 Landon Rifles-3, 4g Dean's List-2, 3, 43 Y.M.C.A.-2, 3, 43 Sword and Sabre-3, 43 Skirmisher-3, 43 Glee Club- 2, 3, 4. Bucky, as he is called at B, M. I., hails from Hightstown. In his three years here, he has distinguished himself in ath- letics and leadership. He was an outstanding member of the Football team and contributed much toward the success of the season. His Constant smile and ready wit are always on hand to cheer up all he meets. One can always find him ready to discuss his favorite subject, Hot Rods which is his hobby. The Class of '56 predicts a fine future for Bucky. Good luck to a swell guy.