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

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LEOPOLDO J. VALLE Leo Private Caracas Venezuela Varsity Soccer-45 J. V. Spring Track-4. Leo, one of our Spanish boys, had a hard time beginning his education at B. M. I., but his determination has pushed him through. Because he couldn't speak English when he first came here, it was really tough. But soon he mastered our language and now he is one of our most successful cadets. In sports, he plays soccer and track. He was one of the mainstays in soccer, and his good sportsmanship helped make him very successful. His quiet humor will be long remembered when he leaves B. M, I. and so will his dancing. We are sure that I.eo's many good traits will bring him success in later life. We all salute you, Leo, and wish you the best. JOHN A. VEEK Amie Private First Class North Dartmouth Massachusetts Dean's List-4. Arnie came to B. M, I. this year for a post graduate course. He graduated from Dartmouth High School in Mas- sachusetts, but was originally from Brooklyn, New York. Arnie lives in the Adams House and contributed a large share to its line spirit, He is very popular and is known for his sense of humor. His future is unknown to us, but we wish him a great deal of success in everything he strives for in later life.

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NICHOLAS C. SOTTOS Nick Master Sergeant Linden New jersey Varsity Football-2, 3, 45 Varsity Basketball-25 Spring Track-2, 35 Landon Rifles-49 Dean's List-2, 3, 43 Decorating Committee-J. Nick came to B. M. I. three years ago, and since then he has risen to the position of Platoon Leader. He plays var- sity football, and was very instrumental in the great season which our team enjoyed this year. He is also in the top quarter in his class and has been on the Dean's List for the past three years. This year he was a member of our crack drill unit, the Landon Rifles, which consists of the best drillers in the school. Nick hopes to continue his education at Newark College of Engineering, and we feel that he will be very successful. So we all wish him the best of luck in his ventures. JAMES c. THOMAS, JR. lim Private Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania Varsity Football-45 Varsity Basketball-4g Varsity Baseball-45 Dean's List-45 Y.M.C.A.-4. jim, having come from Wilkes-Barre, Pa. has accom- plished much in all fields of endeavor at B. M. I. He played end for our undefeated Football team, and center for our Basketball team. He is in the top quarter of his class scho- lastically, and has achieved the rank of corporal in less than one-half year. His good-naturedness has won him many friends, and he has proven himself reliable and trustworthy in everything he has done. His future plans are unknown to us, but we will miss him when he leaves, and we wish him. the best of success.

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RONALD K. VERNON Ron Private First Class Trenton New Jersey J. V. Football-4g Varsity Spring Track-45 Dean's List 4. When people ask who is intelligent, with a line char- acter, and generally a nice guy to be around, well, naturally you would say Ron Vernon of course. Ron has played foot- ball for Hamilton High for four years and really tore up the gridiron for the school. He is not very big, some people might say, but in our estimation he is just growing up in size. Now he is 6' 1 and 195 lbs., with 18 biceps an has shoulders that would make you think he is an Atlas, and to top it off, he is only 17 years old and just a growing boy. Besides all of his physical ability and nice looks, he is still .1 nice guy. Not only is he a good football player, but a very good track man. He intends to go to the University of Mary- land and take engineering, BURTEN M. WACHTEL Burt Corporal Wfoodmere, Long Island New York Band-3, 4g Glee Club-3g J. V. Spring Track-3. Burt is a person who can face up to things and always wear a pleasant smile. His good nature and hospitality have made him countless friends and achieved for him many goals. In his studies, Burt has tried very hard to build u a high average and we are sure his efforts will be rewarclied. He has been one of the top men in the Band for the past two years. Burt is known for his many jokes about Long Island and his buddies, which he so hum-bly tells in the A House. Oh come on will you! This is his most famous saying, and we will long remember it. Burt, we wish you -success in college and your future life.