Fork Union Military Academy - Skirmisher Yearbook (Fork Union, VA)

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BIBLE HE Bible Department has long been an integral part of the curriculum here at Fork Union. Headed by Dr. Cammack and ably assisted by Col. Perkins, the department has long been an inspiration for both the students and the faculty. DR. .l. W. CAMMACK, A.B., M.A., Pl1.G., Th.M., D.D., Univ. of Richmond, Univ. of Virginia, Southern Bnpiisf Theological Seminary, 4 years. E , g i ji J' 'J 94' ' nv: Q l X s KV. X 1 ! 1 , ni.-5, ul 'n .'. S 'Q 4. ,kk s. X gf. f. . 1 5 Q .A Q, J ij!! kb Q i s 1 5, ,glftf .-in 1, U ,, A ,, ., V-LH ,. Qu- 1 THE JOHN .l. WICKER MEMORIAL CHAPEL 23

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HISTORY ERE outside the very gates of Bremo and Monticello, and iust around the corner from the University of Virginia, where the ghosts of the Cavaliers still hold forth, we find ample inspiration in our study of history. Those of us fortunate enough to get a day leave to Richmond are impressed with this distinctive old town where people are still fighting the Wah Between the States, and where Lee, Jackson, and Stuart still ride in spirit and in bronze. The ideal leader of our expeditions into the past is Capt. Stafford, who, as our respected professor of American History, helps us to understand the meaning of such a fine heritage, and value the traditions which all of us must fight to preserve. Capt. Pittman, Virginia Gentleman of Old-School culture brought fresh from the University at Charlottesville, lends to the department exactly the spice of reality that is needed. In order that we may not brood too much over our own civilization, Capt. DeVette, from his native Florida, land of bubbling springs and perpetual youth, speaks, as from an oracle, of times long past when legion fought against phalanx and worlds were conquered and lost. CAPT. J. B. STAFFORD, A.B., B.S., Davidson CAPT. J. N. PITTMAN, A.B., Univ. of CAPT. R. O. DE VETTE, A.B., Wheafon College, 1 year. Virginia, 7 year. College, 1 year. 22

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MAJOR FRANK A. CROCKETT Commanclanf Major Frank A. Crockett Major Crockett is a graduate of the Virginia Military Institute. He began his career here in 1931 as an instructor in our dear old Mathematics Department. After teaching math for four years, he began mending our ways--by carefully taking a stitch in time. In other words, at that time 119347, he became our Commandant. Since then he has made lasting friends of even the most persistent Star Reporter. He is fair and square and, like all men who understand boys, he gives us the benefit of the doubt. We, the class of '42, wish him the best of luck in what we hope will be many years of service to the school. CAPT. E. A. PAYNE Assistant Commandant 24