Kentucky Military Institute - Saber Yearbook (Lyndon, KY)

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WILLIAM TERRELL CORN Cleveland, Tenn. Bill was one of our quiet, well-liked seniors this year. He was never loud or showy, but his influence could be felt at all times. Bill won a varsity letter for his excellent performances in the swim meets. In addition, he participated in intramural and J. V. sports, playing for the J. V. football team his junior year. Though never a real star, he was a tough competitor, and always a true sportsman. As a re- sult, he was respected by all who knew him. Bill's quiet, likeable personality, and his dependable character should make him popular and respected in later life. Corporal, Company B-Varsity Swim- ming, and Intramural Sports. NORMAN BRASHEAR CRUTCHER Valley Station, Ky. Crutch is one of the big wolves from a small town. If you want info of the weaker sex just ask dirty Norm. Also he was pretty good when it came to athletics as he was one of the gal- loping men of the backfield. He was pretty good in almost everything he tried no matter what it was, you name it he did it. When it came to studies he was one of the boys but he is now a full-fledged alumnus with a fine fu- ture ahead. In closing we might add he wasn't always in D Company, but you can't say he didn't try and we wish him all the luck possible. Company A - Second Lieutenant: Distinguished Military Bar: Rifle Marksmanship Medal: Varsity Football: K4Club, and Track. JOHN PIERSON ENGBERG. Bradenton. Fla. Four years ago Perk came to this school-the silent, athletic type. How- ever. he didn't stop at sports but hit the studies and earned an all-round classification. He left us for a year, but came back this year to graduate and make a good show for himself in sports. On the basketball floor the cool and remarkable playing of Perk, who showed the value of teamwork, was some of the best which has been seen at K. M. I. His keenness will enable him to tackle any career with success. Company B-Platoon Sergeantg Dis- tinguished Military Bar: K-Club: Golf: Basketball, and Honor Roll. THOMAS ROBINSON CORNELISON Richmond, Ky. Last year Cornv came here and soon became known for his attraction to- ward the beat, but offsetting this time he soon got in manv of the sports. Corny had trouble in his studies, but nevertheless found time to par- ticipate in various school activities. never to be outspoken in anv of his Undertakings. Bv his bold and decided nature. Corny should overcome many obstacles in later life. Corporal Company A-J. V, Football' Intramural Tennis, Basketball, and Choir. DONALD JOSEPH DONOHUE Chicago. Ill. Don has been with us for three vears and is known throughout the school for his cheerful nature. He has been very active in sports, but showed that he liked basketball best of all. He does his academic and militarv work with an imbued zest. He is well liked by all who have made his acquaintance. Be it the business or professional world, Don will not have much difficulty con- vincing his colleagues. Company D-Private: J. V. Football: Basketball: Swimming, and Golf. JOHN K. ERICKSON Columbus, Ind. John K. is another one of those out- of-door fellows. In any spare time we can always find him on the athletic field. On the rainy days we find him, where else but in the gym, with a bas- ketball. The fellows that play with him tell us he is hard to beat, and when he plays he is really in the Same. He also shows his ability in drilling as well as in athletics. With this combination of ability and per- sonality, we should always find John K. out front. Company G-Staff Sergeant: Neat- est Cadet Bar: Sharpshootefs Medal: Best Company Citation: Kentucadet Staff: Intramural Football, Baseball. Golf, Volleyball, Softball, and Varsity Swimming. SARKE55 53 fe 'f E eg, 2 J QE

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PKHE5 6 . C Z 4 2, 0 1645 RICHARD FELTON ARTHUR Huntington. W. Va. Art came to us from military school -all prepared for the rugged K. M, I. llfe. He soon made himself at home in B Company and his habit of being in best squad for three years, showed that he did not lack drilling ability. He is quletAat least in public, and his qualities of leadership and good nature have made him a very likable fellow in the Corps. He spent his time on the tennis courts, and when he couldn't play tennis he was usually out for all the other intramural sports. His abil- ity will assure him success in every field. Company C - Second Lieutenant: Honor Roll: K-Club: Tennis: Distin- guished Military Bar: Merit Bar: Rifle Sharpshooter's Medal: Best Squad: Best Company: Intramural Basketball. Track, Football, Softball, Baseball, and Swimming. JOHN CHARLES BAKER Stone. Ky. They grow pretty big boys around Stone and Babe is one of 'em. He was a terror when it came to playing foot- ball as he stopped those big holes in the line, He was quite active in almost all sports and when it came to the academic side of school John was in there pitching, in fact we might say that he was the only fella who beat Shakespeare. John has made a lot of friends here and you can't run across anyone who hasn't a good word for him. With these excellent characteristics he will go far in his chosen profession. Company D-Second Lieutenant: Best Company: Sharpshooter's Medall K- Club, Hi-Y, Varsity Football: Intra- mural Basketball. Swimming, Softball. and Track. ROBERT CHARLES BENSON Lansing. Mich. Bob came in cheerfully last year- and managed to stay that way. He didn't study too hard, nor go out for many sports, but he showed straight- forwardness oi spirit and a genial per- sonality. He took it easy here, and did the right things at the right times. He got into many of the school organiza- tions, and showed a lively interest in anything new that came up. He got into a few scrapes with the girls, but usually managed to get out of them un- damaged. His pleasing personality will win many friends for him out in the world. Company C - Line Sergeant: Saber: Anvil: Intramural Tennis, Basketball. Volleyball, Swimming, Softball. JOSEPH WILLIAM CAMBRON. JR. Louisville. Ky. Joe arrived here three years ago. and for a time it seemed that he was go- ing to pass his time without notice here. This was not the case, however, for Joe soon made himself known in sports. His excellent baseball playing will be missed on next year's team. He had his troubles in academic work, but usually had a smile for everybody. His initiative to get into and out of trouble soon made him known through- out the school. His cheerfulness and pleasing personality will enable Joe to get along well with other people in life, Company D - Sergeant: K-Club: Football, Baseball: Anvil: Kentucadet, and Saber. BERNARD JOSEPH BAUTE Lebanon, Ky. Soap has gained much esteem here in athletics and has won many honors in that field, but hasn't failed to keep up creditable work in his studies. In his sports he always played a hard game whether the team was winning or losing. He has always stood up for what he believed to be right - not drawing any punches. This trait will insure him respect in his profession. Company D - Corporali Member of Quill and Scroll: Expert Rifleman: Varsity Football: Intramural Basket- ball, Track: Anvil Staff: Saber Staff: Rifle Team. and K-Club. 'K' PHILIP LAUGEL CORDES. JR. Seymour. Ind. Cordy came here last year, and lm- mediately began to gain recognition in all fields. One of the hardest workers here, his indefatigable nature soon gave him a high place in the opinions of both his fellow students and the fac- ulty. Cordy gained especial distinction in sports-being admired by all his teammates for his unassuming char- acter. Cordy's cleverness, vitality, and high moral standards will win him an esteemed place among his acquaint- ances. Line Sergeant, Company B-Varsity Basketball: Golf: Merit Ribbon: Neat- est Cadet Bar: Hi-Y, and K-Club. ly?

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1 187 umm llllu '-I-I 'W We 0 4' JAMES EDWARD FLEMING Norton. Va. Jas. only came last year, but that was plenty of time for him to distin- guish himself in all fields. Before his first year was over he had made a hit with a'l the boys. He studied, but preferred a carefree life, and was the one who could do it with no mishap. His one weakness was the girls. His smile will make many friends for him in this world, and his quiet ability will open up many fields to him in life. Band - Platoon Sergeant: Distin- guished Military Bar: Merit Bar: Choir: Saber: Intramural Track, Vol- leyball, Golf: Softball: Tennis: Basket- ball, and J. V. Football. FRANCIS EDWIN GATCHEL Louisville. Ky. Gatch didn't have to come far to get to this school, but once he was here he became firmly attached to it and its organizations. His military record was his chief contribution to the school, and his straightforward- ness and resgurcefulness gained him the respect. of both the boys and th: faculty. He was a leader in academ- ics, and worked hard for distinction in this field-as well as in the spoits field. He will surely gain a high po- sition in life. Company C-Captain: Distinguished Militaiy Bar: Best Company: Merit Ribbcnsc Saber Editor: Kentucadet. Student Honor Council: Honor Roll: Intramural Sports. DAVID EDGAR GORDAN Cincinnati, 0. Bud came here three years ago and soon made a record far himself in both sports and military work. He managed to keep a good average in class work and even managed to see the gills regu.arly. He was always out for all the company sports. Bc- sides the girls, Bud managed to keep himself busy by talking. He earned a high place in the military field. and always had a good word for everybody under him. With his vigor and resourcefulness. he should get along well with everyone. Company A-Platoon Sergeant: Dis- tinguished Military Bar: Rifle Marks- manship Medal: K-Club: Basketball Manager: Saber: Kentucadet: Anvil: J. V. Football Manager, Intramural Sports: Varsity Swimming: A.l-Star Volleyball Team. JAMES FRANKLIN FREEMAN, JR. Lawrenceburg. Ind. Jim has been at K. M. I. four years and is now the Battalion Adju- Eant.. When it comes to athletics Jim was in here pitching- being one af the big men in the varsity back- field. Jim had an accident early in the season and broke his foot. There- fore, in the words of Kentuckians suh. he was retired to stud. Jim tries pretty hard in his aca- demic work being one of the high- lights in the commercial course. Jim is one of the best marinated boys in school and one of his fine virtues is his ability to stick to the thing he believes in. We know that in anything J. C. tries, he will come out on top. Staff 4 First Lieutenant Adjutanti Meiit Bar: K-Club: Football: Intra- mural Basketball, Baseball, and Track, WARREN RAND GILMORE Wrentham, Mass. Gil was one of our most successful seniors this year. By successful, we mean he did his best in his chosen ac- tivities. and bettered himself accord- ingly, He is best known for his tennis playing. Who, last year, would have thought that he would develop into a top varsity player? Not many, but he proved that by determining to im- prove, it is possible to succeed. It might be noted that he was also a fine pitcher for the baseball team, and not such a bad hitter, either You wouldn't know it to hear him. but he is from Massachusetts, and if you ask him, he'll tell you all about a town called Boston, and a team called the Red Sox. Seriously, Gil's person- ality and determination should carry him far toward future successes. Corporal, Company A-K-Club, Ten- nis: Baseball, and Anvil Staff. HAROLD GEORGE HAAS. JR. Akron, O. When George came here he Quickly got into the swing of things by going all-out for bith athletics and stud- ies. It wasn't long before his singing abi'ity made him one of the chief crooners around K. M. I. George's night life was usually spent at Col. Richmond's house, and this has kept him busy for several years. He ex- celled in military work and showed that he well deserved a Tops rating among his friends as well as on the field. Company D-Second Lieutenant: Distinguished Military Bar: Merit Bar: Rifle Marksmanship Medal: Varsity Football: Varsity Basketball: Glee Club: Track Team: Orchestra. 29