Virginia Military Institute - Bomb Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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Richard Brooke. ■• Mike. ■■ Dick. ■■ Sook, ' ' Swellhead. This youngster, from one of Danville ' s most popular sub- urbs, blew into barracks in the fall of ' 04, and it was three days before the third class discov- ered him. He soon attracted widespread attention bv his politeness in wishing the division inspector a heartv ' ' good night, sir on hisnightly round. Was known to wear creases three days straight when a corp was vacant, but decided it was too trying on his nerves. Had honor thrust upon him however, and spent his second class year trying to dodge a Lieu , He succeeded in ' this at finals, but the Commandant saw his error and reminded it with three stripes in the fall. Mike has lately de- veloped a great fondness for the Calics . Is hesitating between accepting a position as Princi- pal of the Lexington High School or chief engineer of one of the large railroad systems, but seems to prefer the former. Yes, that ' s my cape; what about it? Matriculated ' 04. Private ' 05. Corp., Co. A ' 06. Sergeant Co. B , ' 07. Second Lieut. Co. A ' 08. Marshall Final Ball; Marshall Final Ger- man. Class foot ball team. Stew. rt El LETT Brown 1 1 1 li Grove Ave., Richmond, Va. ■The tall, the , the en.l heiiil : .■it 111 : law Booze Squab , Saturday Evening Post , String , Buster . He hails from Richmond, but nevertheless ap- pears as a brush in the presence of others. For sometime he has been the tallest man in the corps having the appearance of being stretched out since early childhood. He came to V. M. I. to learn the art of war in order that he may at some future time become an officer in the army. He thinks he is a great calics man, because they say he is pretty l ut not handsome. Once thinking that he would like to play foot ball, he came otit for the class team. Why he didn ' t play is known to all the boys, but they never mention the reason in his presence. The greatest sorrow of his life came when he didn ' t get a sergeant after having a high ranking (?) Corp. Matriculated, 1Q04, Coqj. A Co., 1905, ' 06, Marshall Final Ball ,1907. i ' T ' sS : X

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Claren ' ce Ferdinand Bloch E3 Pocahontas, Va. — Ike, Oogy Blick, Steinway. Ike enjoys the distinction of being the only member of our class that hails from a true American town, but he insists that it is modern in every re- spect, even to having a blacksmith shop and a de- partment store. Well trained in his early days. Oogy came to V. M. I. via the 3rd class route to show the less fortunate how to defy the demon. Ig- norance. Earlv in his cadetship, de -eloped a great avidity for modern languages and many of the class owe their dips to his jacks and coaching. Since his arrival, has displayed those qualities which have endeared him to every man in the class and he goes forth as a man that no one can say aught against. Here ' s to old Oogy ' s future success. When are the B. S ' s. .goin ' to meet? Matriculated ' o ; Private Co. C ' 06, ' 07, ' oS; Marshall Final Ball; Marshall Final German; Cadet Dialetic Societv; Member B. S. Edward J. Bond. Petersburg. Va. None but the brave deserves the fair. Answers to the nanieof Vaggie . Water Duck. Teddy Bear . Vagabond , Hero or Peanut Polly . Since his arrival here, has lived on peanuts and hamburgers. Seldom goes to breakfast and prefers a night tour to the harsh notes of rev . Is verv fond of his afternoon hay but seldom gets any because of Lonnie . Has never made his de- but in Lexin.gton society, saying that he has never seen a prettv woman and prefers solitude to high life. His early days at V. M. I. were spent in the Guard House or walking tours, was then classed as a model touring car. His other time was consumed taking lessons under Charlie De in the American game . Spends all his Saturdays at Squire ' s , arguing with Pots. or ragging Happy . When he wants anvthing. aids his plea by shaking his right knee. Will take to water when warm weath- er comes and drown his troubles. Matriculated ' 04; Private D . Co.; Private A , Co.; Asst. Prop. Mountain House ; Member T. T. K. ; Score-keeper Base ball Team ' 08. Clas s Foot- ball ' o , ' 06, ' 07.

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. K- CiiARi.KS S. Carter 2S04 West Ave. Newport News, Virginia. ■■AMiistlin ' ;ilf U ' l to bear his courage up. Dutch, or Charlie, was the name of a lad who entered V. M. I. in his early youth and amused himself by collecting counter- signs from the Subs. His greatest am- bition is to hook lightening bugs on chairs to make motor cars, and give entertain- ments for the instruction of Polk Miller in the art of banjo playing. After three years of good intentions, he has bloomed into a fvill-fledged calics- man. Dutch has matured greatly in four years, grown a beard and learned to say Ding bust and Hing it to dinks and make a zip occasionally. He ' ll be playing cards and smoking cigarettes next. I ' ve got my living made. Private Co. C. Third Corp. Co. B. Third Sergeant Co. C. Second Lieut. Co. C i Iandi)lin Club. Marshall Final German. MlULJLEri.). CnAMlil-.KS. Richmond, Virginia. Better late than never. Pots . Sonnix . Sunny Jim , Adonis . The wizzard of the slide rule, erratic genius, poli- tician, magician, musician, philo-opher, pessimist, orator and actor. The above many titled wonder is to be employed liy the Art Students ' League next winter to pose as a fishing worm. Pots is long, lanky and fair; slow of foot, as shown by A Companj-s ' delinquency book, and likes to talk whenever he gets a chance. His favor- ite occupation is to gather in some innocent second classman and expound to him the logarithmic theory of the slide rule. Loves to serenade his slum- bering (?) room-mates on the mandolin, much to their disgust. Has tried to start a sewing circle, Init still remains the only member. Has a wonder- ful gift of oratory and may be seen in 62 at any time loudly discussing Institute politics accompanied by wild gesticulations. No question has ever arisen that this genius has not thoroughh ' explained to the complete satis- faction of — himself. Has a ten- dancy to get on his dignity when angry, much to the amusement of others. Going to breakfast Pots? No !! Private B Co. ( ' 05) ; A Co. ( ' 06, ' 07, ' oS ' ) : Bomb Artist ; Mando- lin Club. Class Rin.g Committee; Asst. Cheer Leader; ' ' Cadet Staff. 29