Frederick Military Academy - Cannon Yearbook (Portsmouth, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 162 of the 1970 volume:

THE CANNON of FREDERICK MILITARY ACADEMY Paul Nelson Editor EdWeidler Assistant Thornton Staples Staff Donny Cross Staff Sgt. Major Young Staff Carter Lively Photographer Major C. P. Mooring Advisor it k 1 +m ” THEME Every annual is supposed to have a theme. So they say. Well, after a great deal of thought, work, and time I think I came up with something that would truly fit this past year. It was a quote from a man whom we will never forget. He said that this was. . . . “THE BEST LT.COL.R.C. PLAICE IN 11 YEARS.” LEFT: It all started with foot- ball. For the first time in 11 years there was true SPIRIT. Here we have the football team leading the seniors and the rest of the school in our theme song . DIXIE Take off that hat! ! ! 3 Since when did they start letting women in Frederick? An added at- traction during football season. Everyone will remember the bon- fire. It was the one that almost set fire to the school!! Heaven Forbid!!!!! 4 Did you ever have one of those days when you just can’t hold on to anything? Football action carried over into gym. Let’s hope these boys go out for the team next year. 5 It was a cold day to have a parade but everyone survived and V.P.I. won. Chowhall: an im- portant part in pre- paring good food is an ingredient called car- ing Someone say BOYCOTT? The phone booths are the closest things to home and friends. Know anybody that spent a lot of time there?? 7 The National Honor Society gave an “Eclipse Dance”. They put in a lot of work decorating the canteen. DANCES Military Ball: the first formal of the year. Bring back some memories? “That’s the funniest dance I’ve ever seen!” 1 The Jr. -Sr. Prom. A splendid success. Maj. Sale was a major help. The seniors were allowed to wear tuxedos. It was a night to remember. 8 A typical day at Fred- erick during February. Another well known trip Supply Hall . . . “NO HUB - NO RUB” F. O. Will take care of you and your sheets. MORE OF LIFE ATF.M.A. Another day, another gym class. Think back to vour’s. You know that it’s al- most over when Mother’s Day rolls around. Night settles on F.M. A. And hugs the ground And kisses the air And so ends another day. 10 FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION 11 Justice Lawrence W. I’ Anson Chairman Mr. Fred W. Beazley Founder Board of Trustees Mr. Joseph J. Quadros, Jr. Mrs. Francis M. Bush Mr. Paul G. Blanford Mr. John T. Kavanaugh Mr. Malcolm F. Beazley, Jr. 12 Havelock Ellis once wrote: “The family only represents one aspect, however im- portant an aspect, of a human being’s functions and activities A life is beau- tifu l and ideal, or the reverse, only when we have taken into our consideration the social as well as the family relationship.’’ This is applicable to the Inscoe family be- cause they are not only a family but are also involved in community functions, par- ticularly the activities of Frederick Military Academy. The lives of this family, individually and as a unit, have been an inspiration to their friends, associates and co-workers. PRESIDENT Col. Philip G. Inscoe and Family 13 COMMANDANT Col. and Mrs. R. C. Plaine The actions of this year’s cadet corps is a direct reflection of this man and his attitudes toward the school and especially toward the young men placed under his care. He has done an outstanding job. Thank-you Col. Plaine. 14 Major Roy J. Ayres As assistant to the President, Major Ayres supervises the activities of the instructional staff. He helps the department heads maintain the academic excellence that exists in the FMA classroom. 15 IN MEMORY OF CAPT. WAT I, ACE COGGINS Almighty God, we pause amidst our duties to honor this man who dedicated his life to the great task of perfecting Thy kingdom of peace and righteousness on earth. Amen! 16 We remember with gratitude, all the sacri- fices and labors of Capt. Coggins. May we use his life to interpret our own. M+A+T+H = Maj. Sam Reynolds Miss Worsham Lt. Don Jones Miss Sykes not pictured: Lt. Reed 2 + 2 = 5? 17 ENGLISH Maj. Wilton Sale NOT PICTURED: Capt. Morrison Mrs. Brewer MAJOR SALE was not only the head of the English Dept, but also sponsor for the senior class. He directed the two plays that were produced this year. He gave so unstingily of his time and talents that we, of the CANNON, feel that he deserves recognition so we bestow upon him the title of: “TEACHER OF THE YEAR.” Lt. David Bowers 18 SCIENCE — Lt. Jones Chemistry NOT PICTURED: Lt. Reed Physics Capt. Glassburner Biology 19 Foreign Languages Spanish Maj. Oscar Rodriguez French German Mrs. Fred Aron Lt. Ryplansky 20 Social-Studies Maj. George K. Gel bach Capt. Booster T. Lindsey 21 Religion Capt. Wallace Coggins 22 Military Lt. Carson Lt. “Dutch” Dunn 23 Athletic Dept. Maj. E. Davis Capt. R. Outland Lt. L. Chinn 24 Library Mrs. Sherrill 25 Academy Staff Mrs. Inscoe Mrs. Oliver Mrs. Glynn Mrs. B. Jett Mrs. I. Doerr Mrs. S. Reynolds 26 — t— t + Dr. Buchanan Mrs. Conway Mr. R. Doerr Mr. F. O. Wright Mrs. H. Ray Mr. M. McKinney 27 THE SENIORS OF 1970 28 James D. Allton Jacksonville, Florida Military III; Infirmary 10, 11, 12; Best Company 10; No Demerits 10, 12; N.C.O. 11, 12; Best Drilled Detachment 12; Executive Officer Headquarters Detachment; Medal For Devotion To Infirmary; M Sgt. Alvis T. Barrington Franklin, Va. Military IV; N.C.O. 10, 11; Officer 11, 12; Most Val- uable J.V. Basketball Player 10; Most Valuable High School Football Player 1 1 ; Battalion Comman- der 12; Most Outstanding Officer 12; Best All Around Company 10, 11; No Demerits 10; Honor Court 12; Junior Class President; Senior Class Pres- ident; Intramural Basketball Champions 12. Stephen M. Atkinson Portsmouth, Va. Military III; No Demerits 10, 11, 12; Honor Cadet 11, 12; Distinguished Cadet 11; Key Club 11, 12, Vice President 12; Junior Class Treasurer; Senior Class Treasurer; Honor Society President 12; Honor Court 12; Most Outstanding Cadet 11; Top 15 Aca- demic Averages 11, 12; Tidewater Scholastic Team 11, 12; Valedictorian 12; N.C.O. 10, 11; Officer 12; Battalion Executive Officer 12; Major. 29 Edward S. Beck Annapolis, Md. Military III; Varsity Track 11; Varsity Football 12; Best Drilled Company 11; Crack Platoon 11; Color Guard 12. Michael G. Bissel Columbus, Ohio Military II; N.C.O. 11, 12; Hall N.C.O. 12; Crack Platoon 11, 12; S.F.C. John R. Bowman Glen Burnie, Md. Military II; N.C.O. 11, 12; Officer 12; Church Rifles 11, 12; Hall Officer 12; Tennis Team 12; Intramural Volleyball Champions 12; Expert Rifleman 12; Crack Platoon Commander 12. 30 David S. Culpepper Portsmouth, Va. Military III, Rifle Team 10, 11; PistolTeam 11; Hon- or Court 12; Company Commander 12; Platoon Leader 12; Battalion Staff 12; Hall N.C.O. 11; Top 15 Riflemen 12; Expert Rifleman 12; NRA 11; Intra- mural Basketball Champions 12. fe .A Lawrence S. Conners Woodville, Va. Military III; Expert Rifleman 10, 11, 12; N.C.O. 11; Officer 12; Drum and Bugle Corps 11, Corps Com- mander 12; Company Commander 12; Battalion Staff Tactical Officer 12; Varsity Rifle Team 11, 12; Varsity Pistol Team 12; Highest Military I Shot 11; Highest Rifle Team Shot 12; No Demerits 10, 11 , 12 . Bruce K. Davidson Richmond, Va. Military IV; Best Drilled Platoon 9, 11, 12; Best Drilled Company 9; Best Company 11; Varsity Wrestling 9, 10, 11; Intramural Wrestling Cham- pion 12; Track 12; Varsity Club 10, 11, 12; Prep Foot- ball Manager 10, 11; Varsity Football Manager 12; Marksman 9, 12; Sharpshooter 10, 11; Honor Cadet 9; N.C.O. 12; Sgt. 31 James E. Freedman Portsmouth, Va. Military III; Chow Hall 10, 11; Basketball 10, 11, 12; Most Valuable Player, Basketball 10; Basketball Capt. 11; Football 11, 12; Football Capt. 12; N.C.O. 11; Varsity Club 10, 11, 12; Hall Officer 12; A Co. Exec. 12; Officer 12. Roy L. Dudley Norfolk, Va. Military III; Honor Cadet 12; Varsity Rifle Team 12; Varsity Pistol Team 12; N.C.O. 12; S Sgt. Charles K. Frick Richmond, Va. Military III; N.C.O. 10, 11; Supply Hall 10, 11; Jr. NRA 10; Sr. NRA 11, 12; No Demerits 11; Armory Officer 12; Officer 12. 32 George T. Goodwin Scottsville, Va. Military IV; N.R.A. 9; No Demerits 10, 11, 12; Best Drilled Co. 10; Chemistry Club 12; Marksman 12; First Sgt. 12. Lee J. Hecht Jamaica, New York Military III; Jun. N.R.A. 10; Crack Platoon 10, 11, 12; N.C.O. 10, 11, 12; Expert Rifleman 11; Best Drilled Detachment 10; Exec. Officer 12; Master Sgt. 12. Charles E. Grey Newport News, Va. Military IV; Annual 9; N.C.O. 11; Best Drilled Co. 10, 11, 12; Key Club 11, 12; Best All Around Co. 12; No Demerits 11; Expert Rifleman 12; Hall Officer 12; “C” Co. Exec. 12; Lt. 12. 33 Donovan O. Hendrick Chattanooga, Tenn. Military IV; Glee Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Student Chap- lain 10, 11; Pistol Team 10, 11, 12; Rifle Team 12; Sr. N.R.A. 12; Crack Platoon 10; Best Drilled De- tachment 10; N.C.O. 10, 11, 12; Sgt. 12. Charles S. Hrushka Portsmouth, Va. Military II; Best All Around Co. 11; Best Drilled Platoon 11, 12; Best Drilled Squad 11; N.C.O. 11; Student Chaplain 12; Expert Rifleman 11; Annual Staff 12; Most Outstanding Platoon Leader 12; Pis- tol Team 12; Hall Officer 12; Lt. 12. Douglas B. Jester Military II; Supply Hall 11, 12; N.C.O. 11, 12; S.P.C. 12. 34 John N. Kelly Hampton, Va. Military III; J.V. Basketball 10; Glee Club 10; Best Drilled Co. 10, 11, 12; Best All Around Co. 12; Sharp- shooter 12; Good Conduct Award 12; Varsity Foot- ball 11, 12; Varsity Club 11, 12; Track 12; N.C.O. 10, 11, 12; First Sgt. 12. Homer O. Kayton Chesapeake, Va. Military II; Best Drilled Co. 12; Best All Around Co. 12; N.C.O. 12; Cpl. 12. Tyree W. Kessler Portsmouth, Va. Military II; No Demerits 11; Jr. N.R.A. 11; Top 15 Academic Avg. Award 11; Varsity Rifle Team 11, 12; Varsity Pistol Team 11, 12; Expert Rifleman 11, 12; Highest Score, Pistol, 11, 12; N.C.O. 11; Key Club 12; Scholastic Team 12; Lt. 12; Hall Officer 12. 35 Robert L. Lane Chesapeake, Va. Military III; Crack Platoon 10, 11; N.C.O. 10, 11; Hall Officer 12; Annual Staff 11; Lt. 12. Joe C. Landon Va. Beach, Va. Military IV; N.C.O. 10, 11; Best Drilled Platoon 10; Best Drilled Co. 10, 11; No Demerits 9, 10, 11; Chow Hall N.C.O. 10, 11; Varsity Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Foot- ball 12; Wrestling 9, 10, 11; Most Valuable Player — Wrestling 11; Hall Officer 12; Lt. 12. Edward B. Lilly Hampton, Va. Military III; N.C.O. 11, 12; Rifle Team 12; HaU N.C.O. 12; First Sgt. 12. 36 Thomas W. Lupton Angier, N. C. Military II; No Demerits 11; Varsity Basketball 11, 12; Sharpshooter 12; N.C.O. 12; Best All Around Co. 12; Best Drilled Co. 11, 12; Sgt. 12. William G. Maston Va. Beach, Va. Military II; Crack Platoon 11; Glee Club 11; No Demerits 11; Best All Around Co. 11; N.C.O. 11, 12; Color Guard 12; Marksman 11; Annual Staff 12; Varsity Tennis Team 12; Varsity Club 12; S Sgt. 12. Gary P. Marshall Petersburg, Va. Military IV; Best Room 9, 10; Best Drilled Platoon 10; No Demerits 10, 11; Hall N.C.O. 11; Pistol Team 12; Best All Around Co. 12; Co. Commander 12; Good Conduct Award 12; Hall Officer 12; Best Drilled Co. 9, 10, 11, 12; Capt. 12. 37 L. Paul Nelson Norfolk, Va. Military II; Crack Platoon 11; Best All Around Co. 11; N.C.O. 11, 12; Honor Cadet All Year 11, 12; Top 15 Academic Average 11; Sharpshooter 12; Drama Club 12; National Honor Society 12; Editor of Can- non 12; Good Conduct Award 12; Hall N.C.O. 12; Best Drilled Platoon 12; Varsity Basketball 12; Varsity Tennis 12; Most Valuable Player — Tennis 12; Honor Grad. 12; Varsity Club 12; S Sgt. 12; Scholastic Team 12. Robert A. Parker Driver, Va. Military IV; No Demerits 10, 11; Wrestling 11; Most Valuable J.V. Wrestler 11; Best Drilled Co. 12; Best All Around Co. 12; Highest Military Avg. 12; Hall N.C.O. 11; Lt. 12. Garry H. Orkin Hazleton, Penn. Military IV; Best Co. 9; Best Drilled New Cadet 9; Crack Platoon 9, 10, 11; No Demerits 10, 11; N.R.A. 9, 10, 11, 12; V.P. N.R.A. 10, 11; Pres. N.R.A. 12; Best Detachment 10; Varsity Basketball 12; Expert Rifleman 12; Officer 10, 11, 12; S.F.C. 12. 38 Charles A. Peberdy Philadelphia, Penn. Military II; N.C.O. 11, 12; Rifle Team 11; Pistol Team 11; Expert Rifleman 12; Key Club 12; Hall Officer 12; Lt. 12. Stephen W. Raeburn Mechanicsville, Va. Military III; Honor Cadet 10, 11; Annual Staff 11; Student Chaplain 10, 11; N.C.O. 11; Best All Around Co. 10, 11, 12; Best Drilled Co. 12; Crack Platoon 12; Hall Officer 12; Hall N.C.O. 12; Master Sgt. 12. Floyd A. Rapp Elizabeth City, N. C. Military III; Best Drilled Platoon 10; Best Drilled Co. 10; Best All Around Co. 11; Hall N.C.O. 12; Hall Officer 12; Hdq. Detachment Commander 12; Lt. 12. 39 Michael C. Romano Va. Beach, Va. Military II; Marksman 11; Varsity Football 11, 12; Track 12; Varsity Club 11, 12; Expert Rifleman 12; S Sgt. 12. R. Lee Reams Norfolk, Va. Military IV; No Demerits 9, 10, 11; N.C.O. 10; Offi- cer 11, 12; Jr. N.R.A. 10; Sharpshooter 10, 12; Best Squad 11; Best Drilled Platoon 11; Best All Around Co. 11, 12; Best Drilled Co. 12; Good Conduct Award 12; Lt. 12. Steven S. Sawyer Columbia, N. C. Military III; No Demerits 10, 11; N.C.O. 10, 11, 12; Best Drilled Co. 11; Rifle Team 11; Pistol Team 11; Varsity Football 11; Hall Officer 12; Lt. 12. 40 Robert D. Swats Newport News, Va. Military III; Crack Platoon 10; Best Detachment 10; Best Room 10; Honor Cadet 10; N.C.O. 10; Lt. 11; Vice Pres. Jr. Class; Honor Court 12; Battalion Staff 12; Capt. 12. Burges Urquhart IV Lewiston, N. C. Military III; Football 11, 12; Varsity Club 11, 12; N.C.O. 12; Basketball 12; No Demerits 12; Expert Rifleman 12; Highest Four Year Science Average; Sgt. Michael J. Tayloe Va. Beach, Va. Military III; Color Guard 10, 11, 12; Color Guard Commander 11, 12; N.C.O. 10, 11, 12; Hall N.C.O. 11, 12; Basketball 10, 11, 12; Varsity Club 11, 12; Most Valuable Player — Basketball 12. 41 Edwin R. Weidler Va. Beach, Va. Military IV; No Demerits 9, 10, 11; Glee Club 9; Best Co. 9; Top 15 Academic Average 9, 12; Key Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Pres. Key Club 12; National Honor Society 12; Honor Court 12; Rifle Team 12; Student Chaplain 12; Tidewater Scholastic Team 12; Annual Staff, Asst. Editor 12; Expert Rifleman 12; Most Outstanding Citizen 12; Battalion Staff 12; Inter- Club Council 12; Salutatorian 12; Capt. 12. William H. Wideman Clinton, S. C. Military IV; No Demerits 10, 11; Crack Platoon 9; Jr. N.R.A. 9, 10; N.C.O. 9, 10, 11; Highest Military IV Shot 12; Expert Rifleman 12; Honor Court 12; Intramural Basketball Champions 12; Battalion Staff 12; Capt. 12. James E. Wheeler San Diego, Calif. Military III; N.R.A. 10; Rifle Team 10, 11; Best Drilled Co. 11; Drama Club 12; N.C.O. 11, 12; Good Conduct Award 12; S.F.C. 12. 42 Clifton A. Wood Mechanicsville, Va. Military II; Top 15 Academic Average 12; No De- merits 12; Hall N.C.O. 12; Track 12; Varsity Basket- ball 12; Best Drilled Co. 12; Best All Around Co. 12; Expert Rifleman 12; S.F.C. “Wake up, Chuck 43 we are gonna graduate” Being of Sound Mind and Body . . . I, David Culpepper, leave all my Chemistry Know-how to anyone who wants it. I, Steve Raeburn, leave to F.M.A. 3 years of heartaches, headaches, and pain aches; To Col. Plaine a cheer for his pains and unselfishness; To Maj. Mooring I leave a thank- you; To the class of ’71 “God help you”. I, Ed Weidler, leave the title of “COACH” to anyone who can meet the standards of the position. I, Floyd Rapp, leave F.M.A. one Honor Code well used, but still functioning. I, Mike Tayloe, leave Peanut one short basketball team. I, Joe Landon, leave Capt. Lindsey a couple of Dillies. I, Bill Wideman, leave William White a big, juicy ORANGE. I, Chuck Hrushka, leave to F.M.A. a question Does the Dempsey-Dumpster pick up or deliver to the chow hall???? I, Charles Grey, leave to Col. Plaine one Bible chapter. I, Billy Maston, leave to Lt. Dunn one excellent Military II test grade. I, Mike Romano, leave in hopes that Neal Whitfield won’t become one of those disgusting body-builders. I, Dewitt Swats, leave Peanut all the roaches in Davis Hall. I, Jim Wheeler, leave to Ziggy every freshman that enters. I, Donovan Hendrick, leave 1 folk group, and 1 dinged folked guitar to Maj. Reynolds. I, Paul Nelson, leave to the National Honor Society the job of doing the yearbook, and to anyone: the ability to flip and total an Opel and walk away with a few days extra leave. 44 Portsmouth, Va. Sept. 4, 1969 — May 24, 1970 Vol. 1970 1800 hrs. Guard Mount Officer Of The Day Commander Of The Guard Sergeant Of The Guard Privates Of The Guard Lt. Col. Frederick, MA Sgt. Minish, as usual Sgt. “Flex” Pvts. “Dutch” Carson, LT. Evans, B.C. Buglers of the Guard 1. Sparky Parker 2. Wall, T. 3. Wahlig, lifeguard. Chowhall All cadets are reminded to keep a container of food in their dorms you just can’t tell when you might decide not to eat. Reminder Keep all buttons buttoned. I’ll cost you “10”. By the way . . . did Lt. D unn do the 10 pushups that he owed?? TUXEDOS Seniors are allowed to wear tuxedos to their prom but are reminded that they are to be alike. You will not try to out-do your fellow- seniors. You are not “Peacocks” This does not apply to faculty. SPIRIT The spirit shown during the football and basketball season was outstanding! ! Keep up the Tradition Class of ’71. NOTICE To all seniors: Do the best you can in everything you do and satis- faction will be your reward . . . and remember .... WE are the BEST in 1 1 years. The Editor 45 Androcles and the Lion LIGHTS, SOUND This was the play chosen to be done by the seniors. A very good comedy, and VERY well directed by Maj. Sale and assisted by Capt. Morrison. We cannot give enough credit to the efforts and dedication of Maj. Sale. His talent cradled our efforts into a good play. But a thought to remember “Life is but a stage . . .” — W. Shakespeare “Which light did he say???” “I won’t go another step.” “Are you sure about that, Lee?” Boy, he’s bigger than I thought he was!!!! ACTION!!!! Ever had one of those days? Well, This one’s down . . . What about next year ???? 48 THE Jr.-Sr. Prom A little tuck here and .... Don’t you dare take this picture!! A NIGHT TO REMEMBER. Is that! from the chow hall?? Jrs. put in a lot of work. 49 Do your thing. The Prom What can we say but BEAUTIFUL. One could tell just how much work was put into this dance just by walking in and looking around. The juniors did an excellent job in keeping every thing Top-Secret. Major Sale, you have out-done yourself. It was truly your success. We would like to formally thank Major Sale, Major Ayres, and all the juniors. THANK-YOU for an evening we will never forget. mm 50 •« “OH! WHAT ANIGHT!” 51 Alvis T. Barrington Battalion Co. and Sr. Class President “There is an old saying that goes “United we stand, Divided we fall”; This years senior class followed this motto as close as possible. My being Battalion Commander and Senior Class President has put me in a position to see that this slogan is so very true. “The senior class has stuck together bad times as well as the good times. It is true that we had a few trying moments, but our determination and respect for each other pulled us through. “My hopes are that the senior classes hereafter will continue to stay together and help each other in times of need. Remember Anything worth having IS worth fighting for.” 52 COPY COPY 0 ) O 5 a 3 COPY COPY NL PD PORTSMOUTH VIR MAY 8 THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES WASHINGTON, DC MR PRESIDENT: WE, THE SENIOR UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT CLASS AT FREDERICK MILITARY ACADEMY, PORTSMOUTH, VA. WISH TO COMPLIMENT YOU ON TWO THINGS. WE FEEL THAT YOU DID THE R I SHT THING BY GOING INTO CAMBODIA. IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE AMERICAN BOYS WHO WILL REMAIN IN VIET NAM- ALSO FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH VIET MAM AFTER OUR WITHDRAWAL. WE ALSO APPRECIATE VERY MUCH THAT YOU ARE CONSIDERING THE ADVICE E 2 S’ !� E S S’ OF MILITARY MEN INSTEAD OF THE POLITICIANS, MANY OF WHOM WE ARE DISGUSTED WITH. WE ARE HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS AND REALIZE WE ARE OF DRAFT AGE, BUT WE ARE BEHIND YOU ONE HUNDRED PERCENT. CAPT B T LINDSEY, INSTRUCTOR WILLIAM D WIDEMAN JAMES D ALLSTON, JR KENNY B WILLOUGHBY CHARLES PEBERDY, JR WILLIAM H WHITE CHARLES S HRUSHKA JAMES E. WHEFLER FLOYD A RAPP JOHN A TILLETT CHARLES E GREY 1 1 1 EDWIN R WE IDLER, JR. LAWRENCE S CONNERS RAYMOND L REAMS CHIP EVANS BILL G MASTON BUDDY KAYTON ROBERT A PARKER JOHN R BOWMAN L PAUL NELSON MAC ADAMS C KEVIN FRICK MIKE ROMANO JO ' N N KELLY JAMES PENDLETON GA D Y P MARSHALL THOMAS M STRAGNAC STEPHBN C CHESLEY DAVID C MASON DAVID S CULPEPPER A WAYNE PETERSON R DEWITT SWATTS JOSEPH C LANDON MICHAEL J TAYLOE JEFFREY J HAYKIN BURGESS URQUHART ROY LEE DUDLEY JR CLIFTON A WOOD RANDY B FITCH EDWARD S BECK JR D0N8VAN HENDRICK FORREST M BARRETT, , STEPHEN M ATKINSON Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Va. Students at FMA laud Nixon for Cambodian act PORTSMOUTH— While some school campuses seethe with criticism of President Nixon ' s move into Cambodia, a group_of students at Frederick Military Academy sent him a letter of commendation for his action. Capt. B. T. Lindsey’s senior U.S. government class members dispatched this night letter to the President: “We, the senior United States government class at Frederick Military Academy, Portsmouth, Va., wish to compliment you on two things. We feel that you did the right thing by going into Cambodia. In order to Drotect the American boys who will re- main in Vietnam— Also for the protection of the people of South Vietnam after our withdrawal. “We also appreciate very much that you are considering the advice of military men in- stead of the politicians, many of whom we are disgusted with. We are high school seniors and realize we are of draft age, but we are behind you one hundred per cent.” The telegram was signed by the government instructor and 42 cadets. Seniors in Action Chemistry class, how can we forget? Liony-Piny . . or is it “Jeff” Beck? What will haDDen if I Dull this little . . . Is that Androcles????? “Flex” doing his thing. Remember this Dave? Boy, that was some play!! Everybody knows “Coach”. Is the hair O.K. Col. P.? Is THAT Spintho??? Guard duty again, Rex?? How many ribbons?? Jester the jester. 55 A few jokM before graduation. My li«ir is combed back, bow about yours??? Well Coach, just a few more minutes, huh? Military 69-70 57 BATTALION STAFF 1969-1970 Lt. Col. A. T. Barrington Capt. W. Wideman Maj. S. Atkinson Capt. E. Weidler Lt. K. Frick Sgt. Major T. Strganac Capt. L. Conners Capt. H. Evans Cpl. White 58 BATTALION SWEETHEART: MISS ANN DODSON 59 Company Sponsors Drum Bugle Corps: Henry Church Rifles: Headquarters Det: Betty Shearon Vaiden Whitley High Debbie Duncan Glen Burnie High Lynda Haynie O.D.U. “A” Company: “B” Company: “C” Company: Candie Doxey Warwick High Jennie Burnette Keys Business College Lynn Titus Prince George High 60 HB . ' rV DRUM BUGLE CORPS: Best Drilled Detachment, 1970 Lt. T. Wall Master Sgt. Wahlig, F. Master Sgt. Ketchum, L. Sgt. Miller Sgt. Laderberg Sgt. Haykin 61 Henry Church Rifles Lt. J. R. Bowman Master Sgt. L. Hecht First Sgt. Beachum, G. T. Sgt. Heath Sgt. Litton 62 Head- Quarters Detachment Lt. F. A. Rapp Master Sgt. Allton Master Sgt. Stainback First Sgt. Goodwin Sgt. Wheeler Sgt. Zwahlen 63 Cannon Detachment Lt. K. Frick Sgt. Karp Sgt. Babonis Sgt. Rhodes 64 Color Guard Master Sgt. M. Tayloe Commander 65 S Sgt. R. Dudley Capt. R. D. Swats ftnrr, lT , ' Lt. J. E. Freedman First Sgt. Walker Lt. T. Kessler S.F.C. R. Cook (Who’s that stranger in the back?) 66 S Sgt. Frey Lt. R. Bowman S.F.C. Davis The weather? Cold and wet ... as usual. 67 68 S Sgt. P. Nelson Lt. C. Hrushka S.F.C. P. Culpepper (BEST DRILLED PLATOON: 1970) Platoon competition was as tough as ever. 69 Capt. G. P. Marshall Lt. C. Grey Master Sgt. S. Raeburn (not pictured: First Sgt. J. N. Kelly) S Sgt. Young Lt. L. Reams S.F.C. C. Wood 70 yaws S Sgt. Sawyer Lt. Parker Master Sgt. Johnson BEST DRILLED COMPANY: 1970 BEST ALL AROUND COMPANY: 1970 . jtf i “Has everyone cleaned their rifles?” 71 SPORTS: 69-70 MOST VALUABLE PLAYERS: BEST ALL AROUND . . VARSITY FOOTBALL . PREP BASKETBALL . . VARSITY BASKETBALL J.V. BASKETBALL . . . VARSITY TRACK . . . VARSITY TENNIS . . . . . . .JIM BAILEY RICHARD HENRY BOBBY STEVENS . .MIKETAYLOE . .ED CATAPANO . . . STEVE HYRE . .PAUL NELSON Another gain!!!! For Col. Plaine???? 72 Varsity Football to the tune of SPIRIT! ! ! Larry Chinn Head Coach Vince Alspaugh Asst. Coach Tell it like it is. FIRST ROW: Grant, Henry, Freedman, Kelly, Weidman, Whitfield, Johnson, Kelly, Born, Romano, Cross, Jackson. SEC- OND ROW: Hazzard, Coleman, Urquhart, Cooper, Maddox, Horan, Meyer, Cottingham, Liverman, Beacham, Tillett, Davis. THIRD ROW: Chinn, Landon, Newberg, Allton, Woodard, Lowery, Schwartz, Wills, Baughman, Moore, Bailey. 73 It took a lot of practice And a lot of hurt 74 .To get results like this!!!!!! 75 Prep Basketball 1969-1970 C. J. Jackson, J. Cremins, R. Maneely, J. Bailey, E. Seiderman, L. Waters, T. Harwood, M. Adams, B. Stevens, C. J. Watson, Coach Rufus Outland. 76 “Big Wad” strikes again. “Gee, I wish I could do that!” 77 Isn’t this a laugh? Where’s the ball? _ I’ll make it yet coach. 78 VARSITY BASKETBALL Cooper, G., Mgr. Urquhart, B., Wood, C., Hill, Tayloe, M., Orkin, G., Wheeler, J., Nelson, P., Johnson, R., Chinn, L., Coach. 79 Freedman wins the jump-ball, as usual. “Looks like you missed, too.’’ Peanut is up for another two. 80 Where did the ball go? 81 J. V. BASKETBALL not pictured: Coach “Hook” Hillman Co-Captains: Rowe and Harris, B. Catapano, E., Anderson, Robbins, B., Hasty, Culpepper, P., Rowe, Harris 82 TRACK: 69-70 83 The “Big- Wad” doing his thing. “Hey! Look at the U.F.O.!!” It’s the “Big E”! 84 Where did it go????? Who’s that guy running along side of us?? David “Cuda” Born in the lead Who moved the line??? 85 VARSITY TENNIS KNEELING: Peberdy, C., Laderberg, B. STANDING: Willoughby, C., Horsley, N., Maston, W. NOT PIC- TURED: Bunn, R., Bowman, R., Weidman, W., Watson, C., Nelson, P. COACH Outland, R. This years tennis team, though not a winning season, was alot of fun. We hope there will be more enthusiasm for the sports next year. Possibly the greatest satisfaction came when we beat Norfolk Catholic . . . twice. A fitting revenge for our close defeat to them in football. 86 87 This years KEY CLUB has been very THE KEY CLUB 1970 active. They started by painting the lines on the tennis courts. They also sold cushions, held a blood-drive. The officers this year were: Ed Weidler President Steve Atkinson Vice President Chip Evans Secretary Richard Cantwell Treasurer Captain Morrison Sponsor 88 The initiation has started. Is there such a thing as TIME-OUT?????? The final product . . . anyone for BAN?? 89 To qualify to become a member THE F.M.A. VARSITY CLUB of this club, you must earn a Var- sity letter in one of Frederick’s sports. These are: Football Basketball Tennis Track Let’s have MORE lettermen next year. 90 To qualify for this organization, a student must maintain a “B” average throughout his high-school career. Steve Atkinson, our valedictorian, was our president. We had a dance and a pool party-banquet at the end of the year. THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY k NATIONAL Lm. HONOR 50CIETV ifiV (Qttlxtunte af Mtvxbtx vp Urns eiecltb a member Chapter of ilje National Cottar Society of Seconbarp Schools, membership in mhirh is bas eb on Scholarship, Jleabership, Seroire, anb (Hhararter. (Sitien af this bap of I J SECRETARY PRINCI PAL THE GLEE CLUB 1 7 0 This years Glee Club has been outstanding! Under the competent leadership of Major Rey- nolds and Mrs. Reynolds the Glee Club has risen to greater heights. Maj. Reynolds directing “I Believe” at graduation. 92 The Glee Club In Concert Maj. Reynolds really involved The Glee Club at Graduation 93 THE CHEMISTRY CLUB This is the first year that Frederick has had a Chemistry Club. They have been quite active. During the school year they have sent representatives to a sci ence convention and also held a very successful science fair. Lt. Don Jones sponsor 94 This is another first for Frederick, an aviation club. During the latter months here at Frederick it was not unusual to see a miniature rocket soar into the clouds or see a cadet flying a plane which he made. Let’s hope this club stays active also. Col. R. C. Plaine sponsor 95 F.M.A. OFFICER’S CLUB Another first: the officers have not only a club but a club house. This is another starting of a tradition here at Frederick. The officers at any military organization are supposed to set the example, and this year they did a fine job. Lt. Dunn, Lt. Carson, Col. R. C. Plaine Sponsors 96 THE This past years rifle and pistol teams have had an excellent group of boys. They have made Frederick very proud of them. CONGRATULATIONS. RIFLE AND PISTOL TEAM Lt. Carson and Lt. Dunn sponsors THE 1970 CANNON Paul Nelson Gretchen Hazard Editor Sponsor Under normal circumstances this page is alloted to pictures of the staff in action but these are NOT normal circumstances. To say that we were under staffed is ridiculous. There was no “CANNON staff”. At this point I would like to thank those people, without whose help this annual could not be possible. These people are: Maj. Mooring, Mr. Hash, our professional photographer, Carter Lively, our photog- rapher, “Coach”, Young, Staples, Cross, and Barry Barrington, who is one-heck- of-a-guy. Most of all, I would like to thank a person who doesn’t even go to this school, a person who supported us in all our sports, and cared. As you all know by now it is our sponsor, Gretchen. She pushed, nagged, and encouraged me until it was done. This has been one Helluva year, hasn’t it? 98 “MAIL-CALL” Tommy and Ziggy did an excellent job this year. They deserve some sort of re ward how about a 6( stamp??? SUPPLY- HALL F.O. and his boys also did an excellent job in keeping the corps warm and dry. They are also to be thanked for their linen service even though they missed a couple of times. “No hub, No rub.” 99 THE CHOW HAT I, This years chow hall workers were a very sophisticated group of young men, as the picture shows. They took great pride in their work some- thing we wish would rub off on others in this area. These young men were led by that small boy in the white T-shirt second from the left on second glance He’s not so small, well anyway that’s Mike Romano, a real nice guy and one heck of a good football player. 100 TYPICAL . . . All in a days work. Look Front, Mister!! Barry, was it you who said BOYCOTT???????????? Don’t take that picture. REAL FOOD!! 102 THE 1970 MILITARY BALT, Watch those blades, boys. I coulda sworn I was supposed to come in on that note. 104 Don’t worry about that fly, sir, he won’t eat much. “You, with your 39-21-40 shape” A night to remember. 105 Let’s check that little ol’e schedule, again - 106 jH y ' SK . I ft I ■ m ' ' ■ KP Unit commanders receive their award. Maj. Ayres giving cadet Young his award. Most Athletic .... Cadet Bailey Crack Platoon Performing. Justice I’ Anson with the National Honor Society. Best Drilled Company .... “C” Mother’s Day 1970 That medal was in here somewhere!! Col. Barrington receiving a sabre from Capt. Wahlig. A refreshing breeze is always welcome on a hot day. 108 - Best all around Company . . . “C”. The company sponsors were as radiant as their flowers. Hey! He’s giving us the wrong ribbon!! Chip Evans receives the “Most Outstanding Cadet Officer” award from Major Atkinson. 109 Justice I’anson, Dr. Masden, Col. Inscoe, members of the faculty, guests and fellow students: What is wrong with America today? Our society is be- coming more cohesive every day. Today we are departing Frederick Military Academy with definite mixed emo- tions and with the hope in mind that we can take our place as useful members in today’s society, a society which has undergone many changes in the past decade. Most of us are happy to be leaving this institution and entering into our supposedly carefree and fast paced world of today. But stop and think for just a moment. Is it so carefree? For all we know right at this moment dis- sident students may be throwing rocks at old and cher- ished buildings in our higher institutions of learning, some of the same schools that we may be attending next Fall. Our fellow countrymen are fighting and dying in Southeast Asia for a cause that many Americans feel is unjust, to the point that many men of draft age burn their draft cards. Will these tragic misfortunes continue to plague our society in the future? This question can only be answered by our generation, the ones that must at- tempt to perfect ourselves. Many of us will engage on a journey of seemingly disordered reality next Fall when we enter college. By doing this the young people of today are attempting to perfect their intellect as well as their morals, because ignorance is no more justified than immorality. Many questions concerning morals are subjects of great controversy, such as it is immoral to smoke marijuana, which members of the younger generation are now doing. These questions and others like it will have to be answered by us in the future. It would be quite helpful to keep in mind on this memorable day the words of the great Danish Lutheran philosopher, Kirkegaard, who once said, “Man should seek to be the most perfect man possible rather than just to be that man.” There has been unprecedented progress in all areas of study in the past decade. New vaccines have prolonged man’s life so that we can expect to spend close to 80 years on earth. Mankind has attained goals in outer space that he never dreamed possible. Just in this past year man has landed on the moon, a truly phenomenal and almost unbelievable achievement. Perhaps the greatest social problem today is individual identification. Possessing individuality is a very important requisite towards the satisfaction of important goals and motives throughout life. If our culture is to continue having a commendable rate of achievement, our generation must meet the challenge of gaining social identification and individuality. I am challenging you, the Senior Class of 1970, to let your thoughts be free, bestow the proper amount of self-respect upon yourselves, face your problems of the future in an objective manner not necessarily following the crowd. Following the crowd can lead to corruption of today’s society such as campus violence. A good example of this was the recent situation at Kent State where several hundred protestors led hundreds of students into violence which led to the tragic death of 4 by- standers. Perhaps these iconoclasts are in a minority in our society today but if things don’t change, they will be in the majority in the future. If we are to achieve our goals, we must have faith, faith in one’s self is an important attribute if one wants to be successful. This faith has to be developed by the person himself. With this in mind, we should remember the immortal words of Thoreau who once said, “What one thinks of himself will usually determine his fate.” Good luck and may your ships sail steadfast upon the waters of success. Thank you. no STEPHEN M. ATKINSON Portsmouth, Va. VALEDICTORIAN 1969-1970 Although Stephen’s academic average for his four vears at Frederick Military Academy was high, he was by no means a bookworm. He was President of the National Honor Society, Vice-President of the Key Club, and Battalion Executive Officer. He gave much to the school and worked hard and diligently in everything he under- took. He is a credit to his school and his community. Steve participating in Key Club initiation. 1 1 1 BACCALAUREATE SERMON FREDERICK MILITARY ACADEMY AUDITORIUM Sunday, May 24, 1970 11 :00 a.m. Processional — “M arch Pontificale’ ' Jacques Lemmens Call to Worship — “P rayer” Malin Hymn — “ 0 God, Our Help in Ages Past” S® Wattsandroft Announcements Colonel Philip G. Inscoe Anthem — “A merica the Beautiful” Ward Frederick Military Academy Glee Club Scripture Reading Chaplain Wilbur C. Presson Morning Prayer Chaplain Wilbur C. Presson Sermon — “W hen Believing Makes Seeing Possible” Edwin R. Weidler, CDR Chaplain, USN Benediction Chaplain E. R. Weidler Recessional — “A vonley March” W. Lane Frost ☆ ☆ ☆ SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary Cadet Lt. Col. Alvis T. Cadet Capt. Robert D. Cadet Capt. David S. Barrington Swats Culpepper Treasurer Cadet Major Stephen M. Atkinson 112 GRADUATION EXERCISES FREDERICK MILITARY ACADEMY AUDITORIUM Sunday, May 24, 1970 2:00 p.m. Processional — “P omp and Circumstance” Edward Elgar Prayer Chaplain Wallace Coggins Salutatorian Address Cadet Capt Edwin R. Weidler, Jr. Anthem — “L et There Be Peace On Earth” Hawley Ades Frederick Military Academy Glee Club Address — “T he Human Relations Crisis” Dr. Robert L. Masden Resources and Development Administrator, State Council of Higher Education for Virginia Presentation of Awards Colonel Philip G. Inscoe Valedictorian Address Cadet Major Stephen M. Atkinson Presentation of Diplomas Colonel Philip G. Inscoe Major Roy J. Ayres, Jr. Recessional — “M arch of the Noble” Frederick Keats ☆ ☆ ☆ GLEE CLUB DIRECTOR Major Sam Reynolds ACCOMPANIST Mrs. Sam Reynolds MARSHALLS (TOP ACADEMIC JUNIORS) Cadet Staff Sgt. John L. Young, III, Chief Cadet Cpl. Bruce L. Johnson HONOR GRADUATES (in order of class standing) 1. Cadet Maj. Stephen M. Atkinson 3. Cadet Staff Sgt. L. Paul Nelson 2. Cadet Capt. Edwin R. Weidler, Jr. 113 114 Sieve Atkinson, Valedictorian. Ed Weidler, Salutatorian. Like son, like father?? Cdr. Weidler, Chaplain. 115 THE WHITE HOUSE WAS H I NGTON TO THE 1970 GRADUATING CLASS FREDERICK MILITARY ACADEMY It is traditional on commencement day to congratulate the senior class and to address all of the graduates in terms of what the future holds for them. I am breaking that tra- dition, and instead of congratulating and addressing the class as a whole, I would prefer to direct my thoughts to each of you individually, through this letter. If I had the opportunity to greet each of you individually, this is what I would say: Congratulations --on being who you are, a unique human being capable of making a special contribution to our nation and the world. Congratulations on being fortunate enough to have pa rents and teachers and administrators who care deeply about you. I don ' t have to tell you what the future holds for you. You Know that life has responsibilities as well as rewards, failures as well as successes, tragedies as well as joys. You know that our nation offers splendid opportunity -- and faces grave problems. Gn your commencement day, then, the important question is what you hold for the future. I am confident that your special and irreplaceable qualities of mind and heart and spirit will contribute to the building of a strong, free and just nation and a peaceful world. As you go forward you take with you my best wishes and highest hopes. Richard Nixon. signed And Furthermore IT’S OVER. I 117 THINGS TO 118 REMEMBER • • • Bunn, RS 120 Harwood, T Melvin, W Prince, CJ Stevens, RJ Waters, LL 121 Watson, CJ THE CLASS OF “ 71 ” Jr. -Sr. Prom (before) PRESIDENT . . . VICE-PRESIDENT SECRETARY . . TREASURER . . CLASS OFFICERS Tom Strganac Ricky Ketch urn Steve Chesley “Peanut” Johnson 122 Anderson, W. Ba bonis, F. Beacham, D. Beacham, G. Beacham, R. Bell, S. 123 Boy, is Sale mad!! Cook, R. Cooper, C. Cooper, G. 124 •’I Cox, C. Craig, R. Cross, B. The Thinker Davis, T. Edwards, C. Emerson, R. 125 Evans, H. Fitch, R. Fleetwood, J. Me? Up there? Floyd, B. Garrett, C. Goldman, C. 126 Haykin, J. Heath, R. Henderson, R. We can’t back out now! ! Henry, R. Horan, M. Hyre, S. 127 Johnson, B. Johnson, R. Johnston, E. Three D’s and an F. Oh boy!! Ketchum, R. Laderberg, B. 128 Litton, J. Catch you on the rebound! Maddox, J. Mason, D. Miller, H. 129 Tennis anyone? Powell, B. Shepherd, C. Smith, D. ■: 130 Spivey, D. Staples, T. Stephenson, J. Someone mention Bud? Strganac, T. Strickland, J. Tillett, R. 131 - Weidman, R. Welton, D. Whitfield, N. Willey, J. White, B. Willoughby, K. Gee, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir!! Workman, J. Young, J. Zwahlen, N. Roses are red, violets are JUNIORS = WORK I think I nailed my hand to my leg. 134 Acosta, J. Agricola, IM Ausmus, F Barker, LD Barr, JR 135 Cantwell, RD Catapano, E Chandler, LC Cherry, G Clow, JM Constance, G 136 Cohen, SR Culpepper, PE Davis, S Deb n am, P Didion, RW Dunn, CD Durney, M Edwards, PT Flippen, CA 137 Frey, C Gaches, J Garrison, GE Goodman, J Grant, D Gresham, WV Grey, JS Guillette, GG Harrell, WM 138 Harris, JL Haykin, M Hazzard, SW Helfant, R Hill, JR Hooper, K Horsley, NB Hughes, JB Jackson, WT 139 Melville, RL Minnix, SA Montgomery. R 140 Meyer, C Newberg, SD Padon, W Rhodes, C Robbins, B Rowe, RE 141 I Sawyer, BD Seid, P Selling, WF Selby, MF Stainback, RM Stone, J 142 Stowers, CF Terry, BK Traner, MT Trower, L Williamson, GE Wills, GB Benson, R Beierle, J 143 Freshman Class Amelia, T Anderson, JB Brantley, CD 144 ■ Curvin, WE Daisey, AB Dickerson, J Dixon, MA Dyess, DJ Edwards, ER Engard, J Foster, JM Garrett, AK Gill, LL Gill, RB Johnson, HB 145 Haas, C Harkins, JA Harper, CP Harris, BK Harris, CS Hartenbower, M Hasty, R Haynie, NE Herring, RJ Hoffman, ML Howell, SW Inscoe, IL 146 Johnson, M Jordan, R Lester, RA Maynard, SR McClintock, R McGowan, FA McLawhorn, LM McLean, RR Majer, HC Moriarty, W Meyers, J Newman, BL 147 Newsome, GA Peters, TQ Rick, SE Riley, M Roberts, DW Rodgers, F Russell, GD Salmon, F Sawyer, AK 148 Schwartz, SA Smith, DC Wade, SD Wall, PD Watkins, C Weil, A t Wood, TS Woodard, J 149 MID-SEMESTER CADETS: 1970 Anderson, M. Blackwelder, B Capsalis, T Chard, M Flythe, A 1 Futreal, R Futrell, H Harden, G 150 Another call . . . Another class. 151