Kentucky Military Institute - Saber Yearbook (Lyndon, KY)

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sNm 2, 5 A EE il 4- Z! 1645 as 'Ai GEORGE WILLIAM ROI-IDE Cincinnati, 0. Monk came here four years ago and soon made himself at home in all the iesponsibilities at K. M. I. He made the honor roll, several varsity teams. and distinguished himself in military work. Truly he was one of the leaders in the all-around activities. How- ever, Monk was not known for his dill- gence among the boys, but for his clownmg. His acting, amused all the boys that saw it, and his cheerfulness and good humor won him the friend- ship of many boys. His activities were wide and varied, and Monk certainly should succeed in any endeavor he makes in life. Company A-First Lieutenant: Dis- tinguished Military Bar: Rifle Sharp- sl1ooter's Medal: Honor Roll: K-Club: Football: Baseball: Swimming: Cheer- leader: Tennis: Saber: Anvil: Dance Committee: Student Council: President of the Senior Class, and Glee Club. LYLE CRAWFORD SMITH Huntington, W. Va. Smitty is one of the few fifth year men to graduate this year. Since he came he has made an excellent record in sports, military work, and studies. Smitty did spend most of his time here around Major Marshall's house, but this did not alter his work. for Smitty made many friends, and was admired by many. His good spirit and keenness should make many friends for him in his career. Company A - Captain: Honor Roll: K-Club: Football: Basketball: Track: Hi-Y, and Dance Committee. ROBERT RUSH SPARKS Rocky River, 0. Sparky spent two profitable years here at school-forming many lasting friendships through his geniality and helpful nature. Distinguishing himself in military work throughout his stay here, Sparky soon stood out as credita- ble in conduct as well as sports. Quiet, s'ncere. friendly-all words that de- scribe his pleasing personality, prom- ising a fine future. Line Sergeant, Company C - Merit Ribbons, Distinguished Military Bar: Intramural Tennis, Baseball, and Track. JAMES EDWARD RUNYAN Louisville, Ky. Coming a tremendous distance of seven miles, this senior has spent the amazingly long time of five years at this, our Alma Mater, Jim and Chas., an expression as common here as bacon and apples are the unbeatable com- bination who have been roomlng to- gether these many years. When Jim bemoaned the day he took Physics. Chas, was always on hand to comfort him. Although not a natural brain, Jim has made a good record academic- ally through hard work. Jim has been active in most intramural sports and promises to be a valuable asset to the track team. Because of his sincerity and industriousness, Jim will un- doubtedly do well in any field which he might choose to enter. Staff Color Sergeant: Honor Roll: Expert Rifleman Medal: Saber Staff: Camera Club, and Intramural Sports, EDWARD HOLDERBY SOLTER Charleston. W. Va. Salty, the fisherman, has taken a very active part ln the school activities during his stay here. He is always will- ing to show you anything that he can in order to help you, and this, with his quiet nature, have given him a re- spected spot among the boys, His aca- demic work has been difficult to mas- ter, but he works hard and has accom- pllshed a great deal in his ambitions. Company C-Staff Sergeant, and Ex- pert Rifle Medal. DANIEL DERONDA STEWART Pineville, Ky. Danny has made many advances here at K. M. I,-especially in military work. As a cadet officer he was one of the most efficient and dependable men in the Corps. Danny worked hard ln his studies and in sports, and suc- ceeded in getting honors in both. He was always ready to do anything for a person - always cheerful Y always dill- gent. He earned many friends because of his sincerity and industriousness. He was a credit to the school and should make a great success out of his undertakings. Company B-lst Lieutenant: Distin- guished Military Bar: Merit Bar: Best Company: Rifle Sharpshooter's Medali Saber: Kentucadet: Anvil? Choir: Cam- era Club: Honor Roll: J. V. Football. and Intramural Sports. l 'IL

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fir its K . A I .sig M ik-K if ' Z., 5.1.2 i...:.,,1:r ' .. . , .4 . QR fi ' . v .1: fv- 1 A. . 'Tx t :gl ' ff + , ago, is l 4 ff K if -Ni Y N -s sr 19- JY X .43 SAM JOSEPH AUGUSTA RAINE Besserner, Ala. When Sam was not walking olf his hours, he was usually making a com- motion somewhere. However, his hearty greetings and lively personality made him liked by many of the cadets. Sam worked hard on his studies his senior year and was generally out for all the sports. Always ready to protect the Southern cause, Sam could not be out- spoken. His joviality and vigor will help him to be successful in anything which he might encounter in life. Company C-Private: Expert Rifle Medal: Intramural Track, Basketball. Baseball, and Varsity Swimming. JOHN DAVISON RHODES. JR. Middlesboro, Ky. Johnny is one of the few fifth year men and has done very well while here at K. M. I. His cheerful personality is 4'catching, and as a result he is a fine companion. Although he has had academic difficulties, Johnny has made himself outstanding in the military work, proving to be a very good offi- cer. He will always find friends through his carefree, jolly nature. Band - Captain: Expert Rifleman: Expert Mortar: K. T. O.: F. T. O.: S a b e r Staff: Intramural Basketball, Football, and Track. JESSE L. RICHARDS Hawesville. Ky. Jesse has been here a long time, and by now is sure he knows all of the angles. He distinguished himself ln the athletic field, and proved to be a valuable member of this program. Jesse has had a hard time in his mili- tary and academic work, but through much effort, achieved a respected position in the battalion. His jolly nature and resourcefulness will make life much easier for him. Company B-Platoon Sergeant: Var- sity Baseball: Intramural Basketball: Kentucadet: Merit Bar, and Choir. WILLIAM HARVEY RAY St. Matthews. Ky. Butch came here with a jubilant spirit, and this was one of his finest traits. His diligence soon gained him honors in both academic and military fields. He entered many school activi- ties, and was prominent in athletics and school organizations. Butch is well liked because of his geniality, and he will ove.come all obstacles with his inherent vigor. Company A-Private: Distinguished Military Bar: Merit Bar: Close Medal: Track Manager: Saber's Honor Roll: Christmas Pageant '45-'46: Intramural Sports. EDWIN TAUB RICHARD Louisville. Ky. Edwin came here five years ago from another military school, and since then has distinguished himself in the academic and military programs. Al- though he was occupied with Florida and Louisville girls most of the time, he still found time to get a high rating in whatever interested him. He was ac- tive in school organizations, and was generally occupied with one sport or another during the afternoons. He has made a fine record here and his career should be filled with achievements. Staff 4 Second Lieutenant? Honor Roll: Distinguished Military Bar: Ex- pert Rifle Medal: Saber: Anvil: Ken- tucadet: Chapel Reader: Intramural Softball, and Scorpion Football. GAINES LEVI ROBINSON Walton-Richwood, Ky. Five years ago this school had the good fortune of acquiring Pinky. Since then he has become a friend of the entire school. The smaller boys looked up to Pinky as one of their best friends, and nobody disputed his word. Pinky, it's true, did not do too well in his academic work, but his military work was outstanding. He participated in almost every sport. His magnetic personality, and the sincere smile he had for everyone, attracted everybody he knew. Whatever is his choice for a profession, everyone knows that he will make a great success of lt. Company D - Captain: Merit Bar: Best Squad: Best Company: Distin- guished Military Bar: Hi-Y: Student Council: J. V. Football: J. V. Baseball: Intramural Football, Tennis. Golf, Softball, and Track. W, IIYIIZIII --.im 'QAI Fmruti 35 f S -25:1 Z Mi ,,, 5 Q it ni Q '.. Q

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JERRY WILSON STOREY Cincinnati, 0. Tish has been here two years and has won many friends in that time. His participation in sports has made him llked by all his teammates as well as being known as a good sport. Jerry has been one of the leading music lovers of the school - spending idle time at the 'tvic. His energetic per- sonality wlll make life much easier for him. Company A - Private: Intramural Baseball: Basketball, and Golf. RALPH TAG GE RT Get those Sport write-ups in. Tag- gert heard these words for many days and what do you know after six months he did get them in. Tag is one of those short little boys from Indiana that's packed with dynamite. He was pretty lively when it came to sports and pretty dead when it came to studies. Seriously though Taggert was one boy who could always be depended on no matter what the job. His ready smile and dry wit made him one of the favorite boys on the Campus. He was a Rough 'N Ready talent on the football field which made him a threat to any opposing team. Tag's re- sourcefulness will carry him to any goal that he heads for. Company C-lst Sergeant: Best Com- pany: J. V. Numeral: Varsity Football: Member of the Quill and Scroll: Ken- tucadet Staff: Saber Staff: Company Football and Company Basketball, JOHN CARROLL TURNER Lawrencebnrg, Ky. When Roscoe came here he had lit- tle trouble getting started in athletics and military work, although the studies caused him a little trouble. He soon won the friendship of his associates because of his happy and hearty na- ture. He was always ready to do any- thing for a friend, and on the ath- letic field was a very good sport. He made rapid advancement in military Work. His industriousness and gener- osity should gain him success and many friends in life. Company D-Sergeant: J. V. Foot- ball, and Intramural Sports. JAMES THOMAS TYSON London. 0. Tom is that big hunk of brawn that arrived from that huge town of Lon- don. Torn has the uncanny ability of be- ing able to bounce most of the boys off of the ceiling but nobody worries about it as Tom's heart is as big as he is. He always has a ready smile for every- one and enjoys a joke on himself as niluch as he enjoys one on someone e se. We don't know what Tom hopes to do for a career but we know that he will be on about the top rung of the lad- der of success. Private, Company D-J. V. Football: Intramural Sports, and Pro Marksman Medal. 4 DONALD JOSEPH TRAUTMAN Cincinnati. 0. Cinci has filled out the popula- tion of K. M. I. to a great extent, and Trauto is one of the boys. We all know him by his wit, humor, and bright outlook on llfe, Trauto spreads his humor to us in our school paper, but a great enjoyment is just listening to him, His participation in some of the sports keeps our scores well over the oppcnents. His determination and capabilities will help him reach the goal he has set Company D Y Private: Honor Rolli Sharpshootens Medal: Mortar Medal' Best Company: K-Club: Tennis: Golf: Baseball: Cheerleader: Saber S t aff 3 Anvil Staff: Choir: Dance Committee' Christmas Pageant1 Glee Club: Intra- mural Softball, and Swimming. ROBERT STUART VAN METRE Huntington. W. Va. C o m i n g f r o m picturesque little Huntington, so the natives say. Bobby was destined to he one of K. M. I.'s top boys, Being very popular from the start, he is admired by all and is con- sidered one of the battalions best offi' cers. Although not outstanding, his grades have been consistently good, but, as everyone knows. he excels in sports. Except for basketball Bobby has been on the varsity teams of the four major high school sports. Besides being an excellent player, he always displays teamwork and good sports- manship. With all these qualities Bobby is bound to achieve success in any field which he might choose to enter. Second Lieutenant: Band: Varsity Football: Baseball: Honor Roll: Chapel Reader: Club: Hi-Y' Intramural Sports: Merit Bars: Expert Rifle Medal, and Orchestra. ISV V7 I HPR 'gflvruf-ld -lj-1 ,Q if 37