Virginia Military Institute - Bomb Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 312 of the 1952 volume:

-■ ' ;, .v THE BOMB THE ANNUAL PUBLICATION OF 1952 JOHN F. ROCHE III, EDITOR WILLIAM A. MYERS, JR. EDITOR CHARLES L. DORSEY, BUS. MGR. THE V.M.i. CORPS OF CADETS LtXINCil ON. VIK(j|NI rfl %e 1952 i n The Virginia Military Institute is the only military school in the country whose cadets maintain a twenty-four- hour guard about it. As a result of this situation, V. M. I. men are acutely aware of the rigors and responsibilities of this sort of duty. In times of world tension such as we are experiencing today, it is a prerequisite to the security of our nation to provide a guard for our shores. In essence this guard con- sists of the preparedness of our Armed Forces. V. M. I. men, armed with a sense of responsibility whetted to a razor-edge by Institute training, are in the vanguard of this defense. They are to be found in every service, and the roles they play are many and varied. It shall be our objective then in conducting you through this Bomb of 1952 to show you some of those roles which our present alumni are playing, and which we, the Class of 1952, can expect to play in the immediate future. n (institute he (classes ne Jltliletlcs CTi h tJictivliies, Sn M d 3:o .M.s. c ' ' w h — Nj Lieutenant General Walton H. Walker, 1909 Captain John A. Tate, 1944 First Lieutenant Patteson Gilliam, 1947 Second Lieutenant Robert N. Smith, 1947 Second Lieutenant Howell G. Thomas, 1947 noHiam ' ' ' - -en .Y j. j o ea First Lieutenant John A. Dille, 1948-B First Lieutenant Irvin E. Nachnian, 1949-A Second Lieutenant Charles P. Walthour, 1949-B Second Lieutenant John W. Timmins, Jr., 1949-C First Lieutenant Randolph T. Townsend, 1950-B edica Hon Many unique personalities have traversed the V. M. I. path of honor antl effort since Colonel Preston first announced that the purpose of the V. M. I. was to train citizen soldiers. Prohably one of the most striking personalities helongs to Colonel Robert A. Marr, educator and citizen. Colonel Marr has heen the outstanding advocate of building a reputation on the twin values of honesty and industry. The Colonel has worked endlessly to improve the reputation of his department by keeping abreast of the rapid changes in the engineering world and by continually striv- ing to make new contacts with employers in industry and government. During these labors he has continued to bear what he considered to be his personal responsibilities as a citizen. He is at present a town councilor, and he has served in the past on many civic committees. Many of us fail to recognize the beauties of life, because we fail to understand its simple fundamentals. Thus, mankind honors those who are capable of perceiving the - - fundamental truths and who are capable of directing their lives in accordance with these perceptions; the Class of 1952 honors Colonel R. A. Marr a man who has per- - -. ceived the fundamental truth that honesty and devotion • to duty are necessities of life, and who has directed his I life in accordance with his perceptions of this fundamental ' v truth. GEORGE CATLETT MARSHALL aJHa shall £Day Of all the long list of distinguished alumni of the Virginia Military Institute, George C. Marshall must hy all counts rank foremost. His long, hrilliant career as soldier, states- man, and citizen in the 8er ice of his country and humanity, has made him famous through- out the entire world. On May l.i, 19.51, V. M. 1. rendered its trihute to General Marshall hy dedicating to him George Catlett Marshall Arch, the entrance to the New Barracks. One of the most niemorahle occasions during the cadetship of the Class of 19.52, the dedica- tion of the Marshall Arch gave striking significance to that spring day, aside from the fact that May 1.5. the anniversary of the Battle of New Market, is always a hallowed day at V. M. 1. The colorful and im])ressive ceremonies, witnessed hy a multitude of his admir- ing countrymen including many men of great prominence, such as the principal speaker and elder statesman, Bernard Baruch honored (ieneral of the Army George C. Marshall as only George Washington and Stonewall Jackson had heen honored hefore. The Infantry has been called fi I U th Queen of Battle. In this .1 I W day and age of the Atomic Bomb and bacteriological war- fare we are apt to overlook the fact that men must still meet with and destroj the enemy on his own ground. It is in the per- formance of this action that the foot soldier retains for his branch her regal title. The Doggie is the back- bone of our armed forces just as is the Infantryman of any nation. Combined arms teams, so successful in recent opera- lions depend on the function of the Infantry for their effective- ness. Artillery can clear ground and Armor can paralyze enemy opposition, but it is always the Doughfoot who must go in and take the objective in the physical sense. For this reason the Infantry- man will never become obso- lete. He alone of all the mem- bers of the soldiery is capable of actually securing an objective -j . and holding it. V V ' ■A ' 1 1 1 I I I I I I II H R I H |J w m iRiiii I iiHjiiaiFiiiiH y4e CizCt i am ic z ;46 adc . . LIEUTENANT GENERAL RICHARD JACQUELIN MARSHALL Snperintendeiit LIEUTENANT GENERAL CHARLES EVANS KILBOURNE Superintendent Emeritus THE BOARD OF VISITORS Abney Boxley Roanoke. Va. Jay W. Johns Charlottesville, Va. J. Clifford Miller Riehmond, Va. E. Ashton Sale Martinsville. Va. William M. Stokes Lvnchhurg, Va. Worthinglon Faulkner .Glasgow. Va. John C. Hafjan Riehmond, Va. George C. Marshall Leesbnrg, Va. John C. Parker Franklin, Va. G. Alvin Massenhurg Hampton, Va. D. M. Thornton Norfolk, Va. MEMBERS OF THE BOARD EX OFFICIO S. Gar lner Waller Adjutaul General of Virginia Dowell J. Howard Superintendent of Public Instruction OFFICERS OF THE BOARD E. Ashton Sale Presitleut J. Harry Eheling Secretary HIS EXCELLENCY, JOHN STEWART BATTLE Governor of Virginia THE BOARD OF VISITORS IN SESSION (18) THE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF BRIGADIER GENERAL STEWART W. ANDERSON Academic Executive Officer COLONEL WILLIAM COUPER Business Executive Officer f v t H ' ' Al l Jl i 1 1 LIEUT. COL. FLOURNOY H. BARKSDALE Military Executive Officer (19) Back Row: Mr. Hurlis. Capl. Overman. Ll. } anOmmeren. Maj. Cormaek. Maj. Morgan. Lt. Crim. Front Row: Maj. Dohyns. Maj. ffilinn. Col. Mann. Col. Marr. Maj. McDonough. Not Shown: Capl. Anderson THE CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT sign of  i r ng was obviousl.. the ill ome n which foreloll f the Civils swarming out oi Whoever stated that the robin i the fir? unacquainted with V. M. I. Around here, parade on the Hill once more, is; the ! i hi the Parade Ground to set up their transits. This annual occurrence is only one of the many phases of training which mold a Civil Engineer. To find out what some of the more important courses in the Civil department are, one needs only to listen to the every- day slang of the bridge-builders. Such terms as Surveying, Highways, Sanitary, and Hydraulics will invariably be noted. It is not unusual either COLONEL MARK I to hear such names as Buz, Soils Mae, Ears, and Deacon fall into the pattern of the conversation. With the wide variety of technical subjects which they are given plus a familiarization with the social sciences and English, the Civil Engineering graduates leave V. M. I. Avith one of the broadest educations available to college students. It is therefore not surprising that, with L ncle Buz making the con- tacts, V. M. I. Civils rapidly take their places in all walks of life. THE HtALTHFVl ANDfLtAiANT ABODE OF A CROWD OF HONORABLI YOVTHS PRfSSlNC VP IHE Hia OF SCIENCE WITH N06LE EMyUTIQN A CI TIFYINC SPECTACLE AN HONOR. TO OVR. COVNTR.Y AND OVR. STATE OBJECTS OF HONEST ffUDE TO THEIR. lh|5TR.YCT0IU AND FAIR SPECIMENS OF CmZEN SOLDIERS ATTACHED TO THEIR NATIVE STATX PROVD OF HER FAME AND R£ADY IN EVtP.Y TII E OF DEEPEST PERi l TO VlNOICATt HER HONOR OR DEFEND HER RIGHTS COL J T I PRISTON The Parapet (21) Dr. Pearson, Mr. Thelaiuler, Mr. Townsenil. Mr. Robbing. Mr. Marchnnil. Col. Rilcher, Major Linville. Col. German. Mnj. Smart, Maj. Mundy. THE CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT Down yonder in Maury-Brooke Hall is where the Chemistry majors spend many free hours in addition to their regular schedule. It is not an unusual sight on a Saturday afternoon to see one of the test tuhe washers strolling down to the Chemistry building in his acid-eaten coveralls. Through the years the names of Les, Butch, and Tiger have become bywords to the Chemists as the men willing to give much needed advice in the fields of Inorganic, Organic, and Physical Chemistry. In addition to these three major divisions the V. M. I. Chemistry department offers its students a general knowledge of Industrial Chemistry and basic re- search. COLONEL GERMAN Each prospective graduate is given the opportunity to work on the research problem of his choosing. Originality in technique and apparatus design is greatly encouraged. With the able assistance of Shug from the stockroom, this latter point often brings forth designs which would put Rube Goldberg to shame. The combined efforts of all the Chemistry instructors produce gradu- ates who may enter Industry or graduate school with equal confidence. House Mountain (23) Seated: Col. Lipsci Staiuline: Mr. Tha tb. Col. Dixon. Col. Reatl Col. Tuttviler. as, Lt. Ellis, Mr. Roth, Mr. Kasten, dipt. Gentry, Capl. Brers. THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT V. M. I. s well equipped library was originallv named llie Preston Library as an ap propriate meniorial Cor Colonel J, T. L. Preston. However, this building was doomed to acquire the name of L.A. Heaven from the Corps of Cadets in later years. It is within its walls that the lounge lizards spend much of their time either making use of its wide selection of books or listening to the classical music found in the Timmins Room. With fond remembrances of Dodo, the English majors of today con- tinue their studies under the unsurpassed guidance of Daddy D., King Tut, an l the man fine instructors of the English Department. COLONEL DIXON All cadets take the same basic course during the Rat year, but after that only one term of English and a term of Public Speaking are re- quired of science students. It is in the later years that the English majors begin their concentrated study of English literature. Humanities, and the Classics. The aim of the English department is primarily cultural. Con- trary to popular opinion in the Corps, this is not the art of sleeping. For those men not planning a career in a specialized field, the English course is ideal for a well rounded education. It is also an exceptionally good basis for graduate school in either Law or Business. The Library (25) Seated: Cot. Trinkle Gen. Anderson, Col Boykin, Col. Jamison. Sianding: Capt. ISichoh. Maj. Miller, Lt. Harrison, Mr. Hartis, THE ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENTS As the voice on the Turn-Out says, ' ' ' There will be a meeting of the A. I. double E. in room 105 Nichols Engineering Building at ten oV ' Iock, many groans may be hearri from those men majoring in Electrical En- gineering. Once more one of their few well-deserved free periods is being utilized for some lecture or other outside instruction. The purpose of the E.E. department is to give its students a thorough understanding of the fundamental principles which underlie all important applications of electricity. The course has long been considered one of the most difficult at V. M. 1. GENERAL ANDERSON However, the E. E. ' s soon learn that when the Foot enters the class- room, he is really leaving negatively! Hnim? They also seem to get through Bunny ' s A.C. machinery classes and any of the other obstacles that may be presented by Nick and the boys. I ' pon graduation they repre- sent men well trained in a highly technical field. Both Electrical and Civil Engineering students are required to take the mechanics course. The object of this course is to give the student a thorough training in the fundamental principles of mechanics upon which much of his engineering work will be based. The Cannon Ball (27) Sealed: Col. Fiillpr. Col. Hiitchesoii. Standing: Capl. Gillam. Mr. Wismaii. Col. To s. Cnitt. Brail fori]. Maj. Goolrick. Mr. liurnette. THE HISTORY AND ECONOMICS DEPARTMENTS •Whats iiatle ith [ u hoy? You ' re grossly deficient! ' The:? far liar words are heard in every Rat section which happens to start its History career under Nero. As it is with English, all cadets are required to take History during their first year at V. M. I. The History department emphasizes the developments and problems of the past and through these stimulates the student ' s rational judgment. In the more advanced courses, of which Geopolitics is one, class discussion is greatly encouraged. With J. D. P. leading the way many interesting angles are developed. The importance of Svalbard is now common knowl- edge to all V. M. I. graduates. COLONEL FULLER The lounge lizards who choose History leave V. M. I. with a sound understanding of world problems both past and present. The college student majoring in Economics will sav that he is learning how to make a lot of money and hang on to it. Although V. M. I. does not offer Economics as a major course all cadets are required to take one year in the Principles of Economics. The course emphasizes the technique 4)f economic analysis and current economic problems. Anyone who has followed the instruction of Hutch and his department well knows the interest and value of such a course. •To Walk My I ' usl (29) THE MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT Although the Bee Dei I ' hee yell is no onger nrhulecl ir the required list for Rats, the men for whon it was nan eel are well knowr to all eadets. Even the L.A. ' s are fam iliar .ith B. D s class! c methods of closing a transom. The Math department has the two-fold purpose of developing mental discipline and supplying all cadets with the courses in mathematics necessary for the completion of their respective major curricula. These courses range all the way from basic algebra and trigonometry to advanced calculus. COLONEL MAYO Although V. M. I. cadets are not offered a degree in mathematics, they all find that it constitutes a very important part of their respective fields. Even the lounge lizards must undergo the indignity of taking algebra and trig. To those cadets enrolled in the science courses the j)erils of analytical geometry and calculus are recognized at an early date. However, under the able instruction of B. D., Phee, Bobby Socks, and the many instructors of the mathematics department, they manage to weather the storm with a feeling of pride in their accomplishments. The Mess Hall (31) Col. MoseloY. Col. Lancaster. Col. Milhier. Col. Blain. Not Shown: Col. Eihvards. Capl. Piercr. THE FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENTS The V. M. I. foreign language oourses include French, German, and Spanish. Each course develops the ability to use that language in future work and also brings out the valuable cultural aspects connected with the age. The language courses are not limited in their availability to Liberal Arts students alone. The teachings of Snappy Sam, Fufu, and Pancho are familiar to the L.A. ' s and science students alike. The test tube washers are required to take two years of scientific German so that they will be able COLONEL MOSELEY to use such famous references as the Rerivhte and the iiiimlvn. The physicists must take two years of either French or German while Doc ' s pre-nieds have a choice of any of the three languages. The L.A. ' s, of course, feel highly superior with a full four years of any of the available languages. Regardless of the type of course taken, V. M. I. graduates entering all fields of endeavor, constantly recognize the value of their language courses. They represent one more step toward a successful career. Memorial Gardens C33) Seated: Col. Fostrr. Col. Hefliii. Col. Carroll. Col. Wearer. Standing: Maj. Neiciiinii, Mr. Conyiie. Mr. Carpenter, Mr. Clingan, Mr. Breazeale. Cufil. ! i Not Shown: Col. Bates. THE PHYSICS AND SCIENCE DEPARTMENTS vhich Instead of four years of tripping down the rickety stairs of Soott- Shipp Hall to the Physics Labs, the prospective Rals desiring to niajo Physics may now look forward to a complete new building in learn F = MA. In addition to the facilities of the new building they will continue to receive the outstanding Old Corps instruction which we have known under Teddy Bear, Iggy, and Buck. The department of Physics offers the courses of basic physics needed for any scientific degree in addition to its curriculum leading to the B.S. degree in Physics. Upon graduation, the Physics majors may look back on their long hours in one of the COLONEL BATES 0 ' Zl 1 -. c Jk4 p ' --a Institute ' s most difficult courses with the feeling of a job well done. On the less technical side of the sciences, the Institute offers cadets courses in Philosophy and Psychology which lead to an understanding of human, personal and social relations. Those cadets wishing to enter the field of medicine may take the biology or pre medical course, llnder the constant guidance of Doc Carroll the pre-meds learn the fundamental principles of general and technical biology. Once a prc-med weathers the fumes of formaldehyde and Doc ' s cigars he finds himself qualified by the American Medical Association to continue his studies in Medical School. The Bricks (35) McHct 0 lop. I.h !,. i;i;;lii Wi. „rrille IT. 4 .;. l i (,.„,,„; .Wc. 1 r. tlrnrr Johnson. Mm. Houston ChiUlr C.ril.r. I . It 1,, l!,j;lit I hr h-nning rr„ 1 ,i-m. r,;,, ' „. ,. l!oll( iii. Lcll lo Kislil: y. U. . an,l Tmloiinn Staff. Loic anil John. A J, I i i X ,_ t e ( n Top. Left to Righl: Mr. l,„nh,„. ( „l. lirookv Mallorv. Mrs. iudrey f . ' orsoiis. Mrs. Marr S. .4reha Center, Left to Right: Clarence anil Archie, The Library Staff. Bottom, Left to Right: Snake and Tom, Mr. Berlrand 4. Allen and the waiters. Lieutcnaiil tl.ilontl ll.rh.rl A. Jacob Alumni Secretary Major ( . 1.. I),ni(.ii Foundation Secretary Lieuteiianl Colonel J. Harrv Ebelii Treasurer Mr. R. Marlowe Harpe Assistant Treasurer (38) Ti it ;4fi frteci ti m We wish to acknowledge the cheerful assistance of Lieutenant Colonel John E. Townes. Col. Townes is shown here in his familiar role of advisor to the editors. His experience and keen understand- ing of business affairs have been of inestimable value in the publica- tion of this book. (39) ARTILLERY The Artillery is the loiig- arnied big brother of the other branches. He sits back care- fully observing the progress of an action and contributing his support where and when it is needed. When the tanker runs into opposition which he cannot penetrate his first thought is of the big guns ready to drop high explosive on any strong point confronting hini. A quick plea for Artillery support and he is soon again on his way. An infantry coinniander pre- paring to move out wants to hold enemy infantry in its holes. A request back to Artillery for air bursts over the objective will do the job and allow his men to be upon the enemy before they can prepare themselves. During times of comparative quiet the Artilleryman is usually busy dropping his rounds on enemy troop or supply concen- trations behind the lines. Artil- lery is never in reserve. - ig i5-:° .. .,. - X:--- i- ' 4 COLONEL FRANK R. PANCAKE Commandant of Cadets Professor of Air Science and Tactics LT. COL. STUART L. WEINERTH Professor of Military Science and Tactics (42) UNITED STATES ARMY AND AIR FORCE OFFICERS Row. Left Rishl: Cuplain I,. C. Farkina. S. ,(. Farris. Major I. M. Pallon. Colonel F. R. Pa Lieutenant Colonel S. L. Weinerth. Lieutenant C 1. C. Shaaf. Lieutenant Colonel P. J. Moore. Lieu Colonel 1. P. Alcorn Back Row, Left lo Right: Captain M. S. Street, Lieu Colonel F. P. Fuller, Jr., Captain D. L. May, Captain Gilbert, WOjG L. A. Butler, IfOIC W. l ' . Tarkentc UNITED STATES ARMY AND AIR FORCE ENLISTED PERSONNEL From Row. Left to Ri_lil Master Sergeant E. t « ■ Sergeant C. M. Col,, n Mast.r S, r,eant If. L. Zollir SFC T.A. Babbitt, Ma nr ' teri.iant P W llernardi. Sergeant I S (,uo,ln,i,ht Back Row. Left to Right: Master Sergeant D. J. Cutrl, Master Sergeant M. K. Wells, S Sgt. ]. Wren. SFC P. R. Trail, Jr., SFC D. T. Barnes, Corporal C. L. Haysletl (43) PEYTON J. MARSHALL Retiinientdl Coriimunder (44) J. « . CURE III Regimental Adjutant J. M. (,IBSO Regimental S-3 C. S. BADGETTIII Regimental S-4 THE REGIMENTAL STAFF C. R. STE i ARD Regimental Sergeant Major W. H. NEWTON Regimental Supply Sergeant (45) FIRST BATTALION STAFF I). B. ROBERTSON Fir.si linttalioti Cotnniaiider J. F. ROCHE III Battalion Adjutant E. S. WILBARGER, JR. Battalion S-3 SECOND BATTALION STAFF J. W. LANE Second Battalion Coi C. J. SHOAF Battalion Adjutant H. H. BERKE, JR. Battalion S-3 GENERAL ORDERS NUMBER 37 1. All appoin Inifnt revo ked. 2. The follow ing ai and assign nicnl Mar hall. F . J.. Jr. Lane , J. w Rob rison. D. B. Tho ipson. S. . .. r. Red nan. C C Jr. Pair ck, W L. HEADQUARTERS VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE Lexinglon, Virginia I. APPOINTMENTS IN REGIMENT OF CADETS and non-commissioned officers in ihe Regiment of Cadet: 12 June. 1931 nents in the Regiment of Cadets vn, are announced : effective Tuesday, 12 June heretofore i 1951, and with I effect, are i lati e rank TO BE CADET CAPTAINS . Cure. J. W . HI ReKir nental litjulanl (S . O ' Connor. T. E. Comr nander. Company B . Badsotl. C. S. Ill Reeir nental Supptv O ' fir . Austcrniann. W. D. Com, naniUr. Company F Z. Gibson. J. M. Kegl, nental Plans and T i. Greer. S. T. Comr nander. Company C Hans rot rgc C. r. J J.. Jr. ' Roch e. J F. Ill Moor e. C . F. Brau aer. C. J.. J ' ■ Berke. H H. Jr . S-3 2d Br WUb rpe r, E . S. Jr., S -3 (1 Bleee ker T. K. A) Grum blir P. . S. (F) Kear ™ey. W. D. (D) Allen , H M. (E Prillaman. J. P. TO BE CADET FIRST LIEUTENANTS 6. J.annev. D. C. 7. Black. G. T., Jr. alion a. Shoaf, C. J. TO BE CADET SECOND LIEUTENANTS 7. Ball. T. M.. Jr. (Band! (D) Lan.be R. H. R. (Fl (B Regimental Band Adjutant, Seeond BatI Mecridv. J. M. (AI I.-j. Ha Ueli io. L. ;. (G) 16. Brown. B. H.. Jr. (B) Mavs. M. R. (B 17. Finney. J. L. (D Webb. €. H.. Jr. (F) TO BE CADET REGIMENTAL SERGEANT MAJOR Steward. C. R. TO BE CADET FIRST SERGEANTS Hudson. P. C. (D) . . Miller. G. T.. Jr. (Band) «. J. P., Jr. (F) Ha R. IM. (A) TO BE CADET REGIMENTAL SUPPLY SERGEANT TO BE CADET SUPPLY SERGEANTS TSiley. E. J.. Jr. (E) Wright, S. L. (Band) Gilley. W. F. (C) Robinson. G. A. (A) Carr, L. D. (C) 7. StiUell, R. L. (C Wcidcnthal, C. P. (F) Sanders. W. M. Ill (B) Artz. E. H., Jr. (C) John , W. R. (A Lund, J. J. (D) Meek, J. W. (F) Mitehell. C. C. Jr. (B Mallo. H. R. (CI Maddux, F. W. (E) Home. W. R.. Jr. (Band! Harman, A. W., Jr. (D) Hauser. F. F.. Jr. (Fl Byron, J. A. (B) 1. Knapp, J. W. Ill (CI 2. Satterfield, W. T.. Jr. (I 3. Dunkelberper. Vi . F. (D 4. Drennen. D, W.. Jr. (CI 5. Armstronp. T. C. Jr. (D 5. Cramer. A. B. Ill (E) 7. Langhammer, J. W. (A) 8. Colwell. D. G. F) ngle. D Bei Lede . W. (E) , J. K. B. (A) McCartbv. W. B.. Jr. (Bl Carson. D. H. (AI White. H. v., Jr. (A) , H. L.. Jr. (Band) TO BE CADET COLOR SERGEANTS r. B.. Jr. 2. HolUy. J. P. TO BE CADET SERGEANTS , R. (El ■2S. , A. L. (C) N uto n. ' . H. (A White el. T K. (E) P, rrv. K. !H . Jr. (Dl St uart D. B III (A) Ca rito n, P. J. (F) ood . W. S. D. (C) Godda rd. W M.. Jr. A dre  s. R F. (E)  illia n... 1. W.. Jr. ( E ds. J. W. (F) . Jr. (B) Ir. (C) Chun.bley. G. L., Jr. (A) Williams, C. H.. Jr. (Band) Townes, J. M. Ill (E) WiUiams. A. H.. Jr. (D) Clopton. E. J., Jr. (F) Cox, E.. Jr. (B) Skii ■5, E. (CI TO BE CADET CORPORALS 2 . Hans 25. Whit R. A. M.. Jr. (E) (D) 27. Peniston. J. R. D. (F) 28. Baskett. D. T.. Jr. (A) 29. Moore. R. J. (B( 30. Cock. G. W. (C) 31. Land, H. C. Jr. (A) 32. Miller. W. W. (Band) 33. Burcham. T. W. (E) rk. P. F. (D) Ale E. R.. Jr (C) Schubmehl. W . Mever. P. R.. Jr. (A) Burdcshaw. C. R.. Jr. (Band) Newton, E. M. Ill (Fl Mattox. A. S.. Jr. (B) Trumbo, R. B. (C) Gary. J. H. Ill (A) Musselman. A. M. (Band) Bramlet. J. W. (E) Massad. L. B. (D) Gee. R. E. (F) Yerger. W . S. (B) Mapp. J. A. (C) Manning. W. W.. Jr. (A) Wood. W. T. (Band) Cottwald. B. C. (E) Snapp. W. R. (D) Stoy, D. G. (Fl Santos. E. A. (B) Bicker. P. R. (C) Modjeski. R. L. (A) Scott. C. A. (Band) Garbee. E. G.. Jr. (E) W. L. (Dl H. Archer. H. J., Jr. (B) Cornto, H. C. Ill (C) McCloskey, C. S., Jr. (A) Thompson, J. V. (Band) Williams, C. M. (E) Bigner, G. T. (D Morlson. J. S. (F) Atwill, W. H. (B) Wheeler. J. R. (D) , G. A. (F) H. (B) Berrv, J. L. ( C ) Lyons. P. H. (A) Draper. J. R.. Jr. (E) Croswhite. J. L. (Dl Windle. J. W.. Jr. (F) Boring. W. D.. Jr. (B) Martin. C. R. (C) Anderson. W. G., Jr. ( Bare. E. R. (F) Fuller, J. D. P. (C) Patane. R. J. (E) Morris, J. S., Jr. (D) Klinar, K. L. (F) LEAVE OF ABSENCE: Leave of absence until 4 P. M., Monday, 10 September, 1951, is hereby granted all Cadets returning on furlough must register at the Jackson Memorial Hall prior to that time. RELIEF FROM DUTY: The Class of 1931 is hereby relieved from duty. By command of Major General MARSHALL. F. H. Barksdale Executive Officer DISTRIBUTION: A Cy cadet to ROTC 1. All appoinliiients of of revokefl. 2. The following appointi] rank and assignment a GENERAL ORDERS NUMBER 20 HEADQIARTERS VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE Lexington. Virginia 12 February 1952 APPOINTMENTS IN REGIMENT OF CADETS of offieersi and non-coniniissioned officers in the Regiment of Cadets, heretofore in effect. Marshnll, P. .1., Jr. Lane. J. W. Robrrlson. I). B. O ' Connor. T. E. Thompson, W. A.. Jr Coodloe. T. W.. Jr. R.-dnian. C. C Jr. the Regiment of Cadets, effective Tuesda . are announced: TO BE CADET CAPTAINS nder. Second Hallali, Greer, S. T. Cure, J. US . 1 Frankeberpe TO BE CADET FIRST LIEl ' TENANTS 7. Berke, H. H., Jr. alinn 8. Black, G. T., Jr. 9. Craven, J. H.. Jr. 10. Brauner, C. J.. Jr. 11. Hansrote, C. J., Jr. 12 February 1952. and with relative al Plans and Training Offic. at Supply Officer S-4 ) ler. Regimental Band Br OH n. R . H .. Jr Al H Kl (El Rl ee ker T. K. 1 M vs , M. R. (B Kobi son. G. A. ( TO BE CADET SECOND LIEUTENANTS es, R. R. M. E) Kearney, W. D. (D) Lambert, R. L. (Rl Webb, C. H., Jr. (F) BaR, T. M.. Jr. ( Band Wiley, E. J., Jr. (E) Finney, J. L. DI Gilley, W. F. (C) Grumblini:, J. S. (F) 17. Slallinss, J. M. (Band 18. Wrighl, S. L. (Band) 19. Carlon, F. S. (C) 20. Dorsey, C. L. (F) 21. Meola, W. D. (A) TO BE CADET REGIMENTAL SERGEANT MAJOR TO BE CADET FIRST SERGEANTS TO BE CADET REGIMENTAL SUPPLY SERGEANT Outland. R. R. (Bl Pearcc, R. H. (A) Townes, J. 1. ill (El Lund, J. J. (Ill Gornto, H. C. Ill (CI Home. W. R.. Jr. ( Band I Meek. J. S. (Fl Bvron, J. A. (R) Murdaush. J. D. (Al Miller, R. (Ul W. , T. R.. Jr. (C) Dunkelberyer, W. F. C Satlerfield, S . T.. Jr. I Shite. H. v.. Jr. (Al Cramer. A. B. Ill (E Schubmehl. W. P. (C) Miller, W. W. (Band) Hengel, D. A. (F) McCarthy, W. R., Jr. ( Carson, D. H. (A) Culrer, L. W.. Jr. (El Paine, W. K. ( III Drennen. D.  ., J Howard. D. F. (Band) Grumpier, W. E. (Fl Mattox, A. S.. Jr. (B) Meyer, P. R.. Jr. (Al Anderson, W. G., Jr. Armstrong T. C, Jr. ( Knapp, J. W. (CI (CI (Band I Stoy, D. TO BE CADET SUPPLY SERGEANTS Triss, J-  .. Jr. (C) .•;. Mitohell. C. C, Jr Weidenthal, C. P. (F| 6. Bell. Z. G., Jr. (B TO BE CADET COLOR SERGEANTS Slilwell. R. L. 2. Holley. J. P. TO BE CADET SERGEANTS Keel. J. M., Jr. (Bandl Carll on, P. J, (F) Sand ers, W. M. Ill (Bl Sluar t. D. B. Ill (Al Andr pKs, R. F. (El Villi ams. J. W., Jr. (D) Malli . H. R. (C) Math eson. D. M. (Hand) Allis. n. W. H. (F) Cox. E.. Jr. (Rl John on, W. R. (Al Madd ux, F. W. (E) TO BE C Alexa nder, E. R., Jr. (Bl Modj eski. R. L. (Al Ivers en. K. W. (El Rowe , R. «. (ID Hulrr e. H. S.. Jr. (CI Hans on. R. A. (Bandl iSewt ,n. E. M. Ill (Fl Vers r. S . .S. ( B 1 Lan? hammer. J. S. (A| Garb PC. E. G., Jr. (El Naun ann. (1. R., Jr. (U) Rick r, P, R. (C) Muss elman. A. M. (Band Gee. B. E, (Fl ConI V, F. H. (Bl Lyon s. P. H. (A) Rem ,  . W. (E) Mass ad, L. B. (D) Dunl ap, D. J. (C) Mayo , T. T. IV (Bandl Perr , K. M. (U) Artz, E. H., Jr. (C) Willi inis, C. H.. Jr. (Band) Clopt on, E. J ., Jr. (Fl Alwill, W, H (Bl Chun bley. G . L., Jr. (A) Whit sel, T. K., Jr. (El Witt, W. L. (D) Vital . A. M (CI Colvi n. T. E. (Bandl Haus r, F. F , Jr. (Fl Arch POR r. H. J ALS . Jr. (B) Rame r, G. A (Fl Moor e. R. J. (B) Harm on, L. . II (Al Drap cr, J. R . Jr. (El Snapp, W. R (Ul Cock G. W. (CI Burd pshaw. :. R.. Jr. (Band Crockett, I). A. (F) Lewi . J. M. B. Ill (Bl Mann inp. ' W., Jr. (A) Goltv aid, B. C. (El lod, W. T. (Band) ndle, J. W.. Jr. (Fl (Al ;, R. W H. C, J Ft, J. W. (El lite, J. L. (D I, C. R. (C) Rose. U. M. (E) McCa thy, J. W ., Jr. (A) Willia n.s, W. M. (E) Rigne , G. T. (D| iood s, W. S. D., Jr. (C) Thorn pson, J. V. (Ra ndl Eads, J. W. (F) Koon I. W. W., Jr. (B) Skinn pr, E. C. Jr. (A) Wilso a, J. R. E) Mikle F. O. D) Jones E. S., Jr. (C) Moris on, J. S. (F) Bare, E. R. (F) Burton, B. A. II (B) LeDeaux, J. K. B. (A) Tiller, J. K., Jr, EI Kinpery, B, W. (Dl Gowen, H. W. (C) Klinar. K. L. (Fl Borinp, W. D., Jr. (R) McGeorpe, W. R., Jr. (A) Rurrham, T. W. (El Anchors, C. G., Jr. (D) Fuller, J. D. P., Jr. (C) Penislon, J. R. D. F) Lamb. P. H. Ill (B) Rarthelniess, J. L. (A) Cole, J.. Jr. (El Hux, O, F. (Dl Carney, J. E., Jr. (C) Colwell, D. G. FI Douphertv, H. L., Jr. (Band) By command of Lieutenant General MARSHALL. F. H. Barksdale Executive Officer DISTRIBUTION: A THE COLORS Front Rank: W . G. Robertson. Color Private; T. B. Street. Jr., Color Sergeant; J. P. Holley, Color Sergeant; R. L. Gerdetz. Color Private. Rear Rank: C. R. Steward, Regimental Sergeant Major; W . H. I ewton. Regimental Supply Sergeant. (49) I t . J ty - i rji-iv irxiyiL. rxi s i i •T0VIND1CATEHER | Call, 1 Fi rsl Licule, BI aok, 1 Se C. T conrf lieu K. II. T. M. Vi ri h . S. L. Si jllin ■ . J. M. Corf. Fi- rsl Sersen turf ller Si G. T.° ppiv Serp K ol. J . M. Boll. Z G Colviii, T. E. Home, W R Mathes on D. M Thonip , J V Willian IS, C. H. Curfel Co ral Wood. W. T. Miller. 1| . W . Burha nan. R. J Larrio k, R. A. Larso r.. J. E. Quise aberry. H Simps on, W. R. Thorn as, S. B. torfel P rivales, Se Vndrc ws, D. E. Dianit ndidiB, D Kanto r. I. N. Kcllv, J. D. l.oude n. J. S. Campbell. D. T. H. H. L. Dou(;hci EUers. T. E. Llovd, R. I. Mather-Smith, C. F. Robinson, W. A. Scroggins, F. W. Corfel Priioles. Fourl Cla Bancroft. R. E. Barber, T. F. Bourkc. J. J. G. T. BLACK S. L. WRIGHT o M cC R-OlVPEFENDHEi,; RIGHTS- ■ ■ Davidson. R. Gillespie, D. E. Kamensky. D. L Dorey, F. O. Goetzinger, N. J. Knapp. A. ' . Fahrner, H. L. Hansen, J. A. Long. C. O. Ferrell, J. L. Haraway, A. VS ' . Marshall. S. W. Ford, H. R. Hickey, R. T. McDowell, J. W . Francisco, S. W . Hiller, D. E. Moore, J. A. Freand, B. ■«■. Hitt, A. F. Porter. L. P. Fulton, J. H. Johnson, A. G. Richev. D. Gaar, C. A. Jones, R. E. Rodgers. P. R. Saund frs, J. A Schere r. G. H Semnie 5. B. W Siblev B. D. Souths ale, H. F. Suther and, R C. Tonkit , J. J. Vitali. V. S. Wilkin son, V. E. ,K5«g r Mtfo SPECIMENS OF- CITIZEN -SOLdI PROVDOF- HER- FAME- AND -fI ■r . • -IC VlNaiCATEJ ER-K Chumbley, G. L. Goddard, W. M. McCloskcy, C. S. Murdaugh, J. D. I ' .ar..-. Fl. II. Ski nmr. E. C. Slu art, D. B. Cade Corporals Ba kelt. D. T. Ca son. D. H. Ga y, J. H. Ka nc, T. A. Lai d, H. C. La. Ehammer, J. W. LeDeaux, J. K. B. Lyons. P. H. Ma inins. W. W. Me or. P. R. Mo Ijcski. R. L. Vili ito. H. V. MacDonald, J. W. McCarthy, J. R. Meola, W. D. Stringer, G. C. Valack, R. S. Vogel, W. J. Wells. B. C. Wilkorson. T. W. Walker, J. M. Becker. G. E. Johnson . W. R. Liggett. W. H. McCarthy, J. « . Murph P. A. Mariani T. F. Rutscho w, R. F. Simonson. P. S hite, B. V. Woodw rd, C. L Wootlo 1, F. T. Woolls. J. Woy, E A. Cadet Pri ales. Th Abreo, L. Archer, J. M. P. Barnes. R. B. Barthel mess, J. I Bird. D Boxicv. A. S. Handy, J. R. McGeor W. Mizell, i. ' W. Okonie ki. G. Reed, T . S Roberts G P. Shelton J. A. Skinner ■ R W Thomas , D c. Wadlcigh. A. Walden D H Wigton W Wil.son, R. B. Wright T. P. Cadet Pri s. Allison T. B. . G. REDMAN I. M. MECREDY i4 • intJIV- ll |iIl YL.IL 1 0 AINU- fAlK. TACHED TO • THEIR- NATIVE • STATE EVERYTIMEOF DEEPEST- PERIL DR-DEFEND ER EJ GHTS _ q BoxUv. F. A. Du.ilon. J. I). Irbv, J. M. H. O-Connor. F. J. Russell, F. M. Carstens. K. P. Ekings, J. D. Jone , S , A. Owen. J. C. Russo, A. Caslles. J. H. Emrick, G. W. Katorincek, R. D. Parker, J. R. Sage, R. S. Cofer, R. E. Farmer, F. A. Lazarus, L. G. Parrott, B. F. Stickler, W. S. Coffee, R. F. Fisher, M. C. Lemmons, R. E. Peters, T. R. Stroebmann, D. L Cooper, R. M. Greig, W. G. Lucado, C, R. Pillev. C. F. Summers, W. K. Coupland, ' . R. Harman. H, F, Marlin, TS . K. Poss, F. A. Whitlock, E, M. Crockell, R. G. Hart, J. P. McCallum, J. C. Rogan, R. M. Wikoff, J. L. Draeger, F. HinkJe, J. A. McHanaway. J. A. Roach, J, . Williams, S. P. Drennan, J. F. Hoeshire. R. B. McRee, J, T. Ruffner, M. . Yewell, K. M, m m SPECIMENS • OF ■ CITIZEN ■ SoJ PR-OVD OF-HER FAMEANDF • • TO VINDICATE HER] lad,- OM C . K. Cade Bra F ml L, er. C. J. Cade Ma Lo Br S, lb cund Lieule M. R. n. R. L. , B. H. Cadet F Prilla rsl Se rgean . P. Cadel S Oulla pi ' ly id, R Srrse R. Cade Sa S rgeai ra, W M. Cadel Corporals Adams. W. H. Agee, A. W . Alexander. E. R. Boring, W. D. Conlej, F. H. Mattox, A. S. McCarthy, W. R. Moore, R. J. Santos, E. A. Satterfield, W. T. Williams, S. J. Falwell. R. C. Hugge, C. R Hopkins. J. Hyatt, J. B. Lederman, Ma , W. M. Nanniga, H. Rodgers, M. L. Ruffin, W. Shunk. W. A. Wollford, A. L. Wolford, C. A. Zollman. W. M. idel Priiale-., ' o-. «. Ila--. Benson. J. W . Da, IS. I. 11. Burton. B. A. Gilbert, J. L. Chandler. E. Vi . Hinman. W. S. Cockerille, L. L. Lisella. J. F. Coleman, N. G. Lee, W. R. Flseher, J. L. MeClung, H. A. Ford, G. A. Moncrief, W. B. Handy, J. R. Naill, R. Y. Harrison, T. H. Nelson, T. W. Hubbard, R. A. Noell, W. C. Justis, D. L. Schermerhorn, T J. Lamb. P. H. Sovik. R. A. Lewis. J. M. B. Wong, Y. S. Lips. R. A. Yates, J. A. Martenstein. T. B. adet Privates, Thi Areher, H. P. Bain, J. M. Barthelmcss, J. L rrf Class Mondy. J. S. Pluekett, N. C. Terry, C. W. Wallaee. A. T. Bell, L. G. Wentz, R. W. TACHED TO THEIR- NATIVE STATE •EVERY TIME- OF DEEPEST PERIL DR- DEFEND HER- RIGHTS - Cadet Privates, Fat rth Class Cross, J. F. Jones, C. C. Massie, J. D. Uul)u,k., H. M. Almv, W . D. Densoi . C. L. Jones. T. R. Moore, R. T. Stewart. 11. P. Bush, R. H. Dixon. L. V. Kerr. T. C. MeCanls. A. E. Stuart. A. W. Besch, R. E. Fulgha m. W . M. Kerlin. W. T NoUev, W. T. Servvidio. N. J. Baker. R. C. Gooeh R. J. Lawerance. J . D. Oastler, B. R. Schieffler. R. J. Brown. E. A. Griffis J. L. Langhorn. W . B. Pierson. D. C. Sherrv. C. A. Breeding. E. G. Holcni ibe. J. L. Lnck, C. S. Parsons, D. F. Skene, W. B. Cridli... W . B. Heater J. D. McKemie, J. B. Reed, W. J. Thomas, D. J. Conwav. B. J. Holme , W. A. Mann, H. Reynolds, J. M. Thompson. C. H Campbell. R. A. Justiee J. R. Maddox, W. M. Rodes, G. R. Wainwright. J.  Coeke. L. J. Johns, n. J. P. Muelhlhause n, A. A. Rhodes. Vi . E. « ashington. W . amfo e ■EVERYTIME- OF- DEEPEST PERIL :)R DEFEND HER ' RIGHTS NJi f!l vi. ' ' Browning, C. C. Dosher, W. S. Ingram. T. K. Pettyjohn, M. M. Skinner. W. W. Bryan, R. M. Dunseth, J. F. Kinslow, R. J. Po£Fenberger. A. L. Slough. C. D. Burrows, E. R. Ferguson, E. C. Kleinpeter, C. R. Revnolds, J. D. Smith. R. L. Cancelliere, P. R. Foley, M. J. Lawson, J. S. Ridgely, R. H. Svendsen, E. O. Coleman, R. C. Fulks, J. B. Layman, N. W. Robinson, M. M. Thompson, F. C. Cordcll, G. V. Graber, W. E. Leech, F. J. Rogero, R. S. Trice, J. A. Crockett. V. L. Gray, C. Moltz, F. A. Rojas, E. L. Wege, W. F. Daniel, C. Greene, W. W. Morris, J. W. Rossie, W. L. WhiteSeld, W. I, Dean, C. S . Hare, C. R. Ncwland, W. T. Shea, W. S. Wiggins, M. O. Dicks. T. A. Herndon, W. T. Pacheco, R. J. Sidney, J. Woolwine, D, F. Dod. S. B. Hulsey, C. H. Pcrrine. H. P. Skinner, J. L. Wright. G. C. Mlfl PR.OVDOF- HER FAME AND- R.e| ■ • TOVlNDiCATEHER-HCN Cadel Second Lieu Kearney. W. D. Hulter, G. C. Finney, J. L. Snapp. W. R (heele r. J. P Croswh lie. J. Morris, J. S. Anchor S C. Kinder , B. Cadet Pr vales Aragon F. J Bond , V V Carlo n, F. s. Chan ■berl ine c R Cling el.  . D. Marl n, J. L. McBae, C. C. Mon ng, G . A. Myer s. 1 . A. Ospi na. !• H Pi,.,- r Silo 11 i. l Sarli r J 1 X U . i r Daltoi Davia, , R A. T. J. Haywo od R. D Kallel a. I. S. Kestne r, D. G. Mikle, F. 0. Moore F L. Powel , J F. Pucke le. C. C. Tuck. W. P. liiUi- II LaPrade. W . B. Morgan. R. M. Mowbry, J. F. Nicholas. J. F. Oxford, D. B. Sauin. W. B. Shunian. R. R. Siler, J. A. Sutherland. J. C. « alton. M. B. Baldock. A. S . •EVERY TIME OF DEEPEST- PERIL i 3R- DEFEND HER- RIGHTS- • • Bt ' lcIlk M M Book, r I- II Dani.l. II V Dicker I- F Dille, J. K. DLvon D. B. Dune a n, J. A. Filer, R. H. Ganno n, M. A. Georg ades, R. Giacoi nini, J. Hanm er, S. R. Harris , R. A. Harris , W. O. Hoch, A. J. Hogan, T. F. Hyalt, R. C. Irbr, E. H. Jones, G. Kays, W. , R. D. Kn McClelland. C. McCr uder. B. L jMcKn ighl. L. G McLa ughli n. S. Meeh m. R D. Mora e. J. L. Open haw J. A Price. L. E. L. Taylor. M. R. Thackston. C. Tindell. C. 1 ■West. B. W. ■Billianison, 0O4 am SPECIMENS OF- CITIZEN SOLDIiJI PR.OVDOFHER FAMEAND-REl TO- VINDICATE HER- H Cadft Captain, t antniamlinf. lo tiii -. J M. 1 Goodl...-, 1. «.. Jr. i]|i.i n . W M illi.i n-. ( . M. Cadet First Lfat -nttiit Hansrote. ( . J.. Jr. ( adet I , rp„raU r. V. B Cadet Second L„ut,nanl, Uerrt.  . W. Allen, H. M. Shile A. M.. Jr Uanes. R. B. IVI. Burch an. T. W. Wiley, E. J., Jr. Tiller. J. K., Jr. Cadet First Sergeant BramI Cottw PI. J. W. Id, B. C. Johnston. H. A., Jr. Garbe . E. C. Cadet Supply Sergeant Draiie . J. R., J Rose, D. M. Ander on. . ; Palan , R. J. Cadet Sergeants Harris G. B. Maddux. F. W. Miller, R. S. Cadet P, iioles, Fi Whilesel. T K. Bieker staff, Vi . Vndr.«. it P. Clark, Y. L. Hogan, W. C. Hutchinson, M. R. Kirk, J. N. Miller, J. P. Simon, J. A. Williamson, H. A. Winkler, W. J. Carfel Priiales, Seronrf Cla Arias, R. F. A. Bonnett, T. J. Braswell, F. M. Burton. J. Cheatham. Diehl, W. 1 Flel Cutr. r, L. W. , J. D. , D. F. Haden, R. F. Jaekson. E. S. Mitchell, B. L. Morgan, A. H. Neal, J. Y. Rogers, Madison Schrichte, A. K. Hardy, G. W. Phillips. R. L. Porter, W. R. Reed, T. S. Sanguigni, J. A. Shay, W. L. Turner, W. O. Whitt, J. A. Shunk, P. adet Privates, Foa Albreeht, C. R. Allen, J. F. Allison, D. A. Anderson, D. M. C. J. HANSROTE. JR. H. M. ALLEN E. J. W ILEY, JR. FACHED TO THEIR- NATIVE STATE •EVERYTIME- OF- DEEPEST- PERIL )R DEFEND HER RIGHTS- - Barrett, Q. T. Bangh. B. A. Brenner, J. B. Brooke, F. D. Brown, J. W. Bund). H. H. Camper, B. M. ockelt, C. B. Hou.ll, J E vis, E. H. Jacques V T ton, C, E. Jen e C mondson. J. hols, C. L. H. Jer e L P ings, J. D. Johnson O P e, R. A. - J. hnson S W (Tin. C. V. hnlp 1, ffiih, E. R. Lis.hka J B oke. P. TS . lo.h.r (. 1. S. Vi . luK. i- M Rulherfo Stalzilti. ( omft SPECIMENS OF- CITIZEN SOLDIE PROVDOFHERFAMEANDRE;D ID • VINDICATE • HER- HC I FRANKEBERGER 7 CHED TO • THEIR- NATIVE ■ STATE EVERYTIJ|1E- OF- DEEPEST- PERIL RcPEFE D-Hg.-RIGi S- • • I: v ft 1 1 i i ra S M| CadM Privates. Fourth Class Ackiss. E. L. Angle. B. L. BarloM, J. W. ■ Dent, R. Dodge, C Ferry, D Fitch, R. Bauiiian. B. T. Bekhce. B. B. Botjep, J. L. Bowdcn, B. H. Burns, T. A. Byrd, C. F. Coleman. L. IS Glenn, L Gnnder i Gn 1l . Hn.;.r II Ilirr.s N II irt llo.l.on Langlcy, E. R. Lawless. E. B. Pallerson. C. Leipold, H. A. Powell, E. A. Lekstrum. J. M. Ritchie, L. R Uiv:,. T. D. R t. hie. C. R M.Alli t.r. J. R. K)l.md, K. r Meeker, U. E. Satterwhite. I Moore, S. M Sand.r.  Mo- J. ! ' ..l.nll I) , o , I Tait, T. H. Tanzep, M. E. Tinims, R. V, Tvler, F. L. Willapd, F. C. 1951 ROT Top Row. Left to Right: Engineers? ; Do I get a merit badge? ; My gawd Beer! Second Row: i?oy, tank driving! ; W hat a crew! ; It ' s a hard life! Third Row: The little feller ; Very mili- tary ; Ain ' t it awful? ; Stand clear! Fourth Row: A neiv toy ; Let ' s get the troops out of the hot sun! ; Aren ' t there better ways to spend a summer? UMMER CAMP Top Row, Left to Right: It ' s better than Club Croset! ; The tankers ; Up for air ' ' ; Second Row: Low flying planes beware! ; ' W hat ' s the rope for Charlie? ; ' ' ' Some of the boys ; Maggie ' ' s drawers! Third Row: Company commander ' s time ' ' ' ; Citizen soldiers! ; IT io ' s got a can opener? ' ' ' Fourth Row: The ready line ' ' ; Thirty-year men ; Wind up the rubber band, somebody. ' ' «?« 3 ARMOR Probably the most neglected arm in our plan for national security has been the Armored Force. Until very recently the United States has allowed its de- velopment of Armor to lag piti- fully. Of late however, gigantic steps have been taken to bring us abreast of and eventually ahead of the world in armored equipment. Consequently the future of the tanker at this mo- ment seems extremely bright. Armor is the direct heir of the old Cavalry. The Yellowlegs and their flashing sabres are alive only in our history books i w and on our motion picture M screens, but the proud tradi- W tions which they founded live J on in our modern Armored units. The old Cavalryman wed him- self to his mount as a necessity for self-preservation in combat. Man and horse had to know each other perfectly. Today ' s tanker must know his tin can in the same manner. He must feed it fuel and ammunition and in re- turn it will carry him safely into and out of combat. HISTORY OF THE FIRST CLASS When one stops to write a history for a class, his first and positive reaction is to relate the nieniorahle events that have taken place among his classmates as hrother rats during their four year internment at V. M. I. The same old cliches and jargon creep in year after year. I feel the class of 1952 has hroken tion during its tour of duty, and inipro] er to deviate from the es of histories. Tradition is often the nemea and so has it heen in many cases at Vi administration and its mechanics 1 have changed radically since the days of Geo| Marshall. At the same time the corps has tmplj its complement, and a half century of civ tion has marched on. V. M. I. has not kept ahreast of tifis of time. Tradition is had when it h com moded and impractical. Thus it was nrrS her 13, 1948 when the class of 19.1 harracks. During our rat year we saw the the gauntlet, which we had voted to Mb unanit mously on our ow n initiative in order l keeii with tradition. This was at the samelVtim a tangible symbol of the brother rat spirit As third classmen we saw the passa physical hazing and the institution of w B eilds? As second classmen we were the silent ol| servers of a weak ratline torn between the differences of opinions of the rulers of barracks and the rats out of the ratline. This was a period of transition. Two such divergent sys- tems could not merge without friction. The stalwarts of the old corps could not reconcile themselves to a new corps. We finally returned to harracks in Septem- ber, 19.51, with our chance to right the wrongs we had taken note of during the preceding three years. We did not take up the challenge until the end of our first term. In the meantime morale at V. M. I. was at a low ebb. Indifference prevailed throughout the corps and especially among our brother rats, the mature minds of barracks. This state of unrest culminated in the riot that rocked the nation. We, the corps of cadets, had possibly left a permanent black mark on the reputation of V. M. I. We had cheapened our diplomas an( jhose of the 6,000 graduates of our insti- ttftioj Iflthe story had ended there, it would have illefd been tragic. The aftermath of the in- fought the corps together and awakened io its failings. At the same time sincere roo e tion was prevalent from headquarters. Ition was taken. organization of the General Gom- el the Honor Court is the most im- id influential mark that will have been V. M. I. in the four years of our Imate |-onnection. The first class broke with The immediate reaction was that such should have been instituted before. IVere hope is that this change will give Inergv and spirit which are vital if V. M. 1. lAt to perish. Indifference is the most in- us enemy. The first class learned its lesson jartT fcv, but once it has learned it has jfitetlny its mistakes. To the class leaving these four walls, its his- tory is the humorous incidents of cadet life that happen day by day. To those left behind at V. M. I., the history is what a class has done to better or detract from V. M. I. I am confident that we are rich enough in our own memories to supply many a reunion in the years to come. Far more important, I am confident that we have left history behind us from which others may someday profit. 1 am confident that our history will better V. M. I. (70) Peyton Jaquelin Marshall, Jr. President Robert Leiand Lambert Vice President Minor Lee Rogers Historian (71) 7 f952 S Md Howard Morton Allen Lynchburg, Virginia 1952 Private. 4; Corporal, 3: Scrgeaiil. 2; Li.ulen 4, 3, 2, 1; Business Staff, Bomb. 3: Vircinia Ac American Chemical Society, 3, 2. 1 : Has.hail, 3. of Science, 2, 1 ; Ollie, The Chattanooga Shoe •49, as a ' 52 Prime. His priii Butch Ritchev ' s Chemistry Cours Peg. Ollie is a good guy for a party Shine Kid. came to us in February. lary interests at V. M. I. have been f ' ' and a cute little redhead named and an avtfullv fine fellov, to have for id. and we ' re sure he v -ill succeed at anything he attempts V . U Robert Gary Ambler, Jr. Staunton, Virginia Air Force 1952 History Private. 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Officer of the Guard Association, 1 ; Canterbury Club, 4, 3, 2. 1 : Lmchliurg Club. 3. 2. 1 ; Circulation Manager, 1952 Bomb; Circulation Siaif. 1951 Bomb; Vice President, V. M. I. Rifle and Pistol Club, 1; Ini.rnaliiMial Relations Club, 1; Virginia Academy of Science. 2, 1; Armed lorces Club, 3, 2, 1 ; Glee Club, 4; Air Force Rifle Team. 3, 2. 1; Varsity Rifle Team, 2, 1. Trouble. viide-eyed and unsuspecting. v alkcd into the arch and the rat line that terrible thirteenth of September in ' 48. Since that time he has diligently applied himself to gelling parmits approved, organizing parties, and planning next vteck end ' s - ;ipa(le. ihether it be in Charlottes- ville, Portsmouth. Lynchburg, or at Alary Vt ashington. Always ready for a jiarty or a little more sack time. Cary has never allotted his academics to interfere. Trouble ' s motto: I may have to take it from the Com- mandant but I don ' t have to take it from his dog. Walter Clarence Ames III Orang , Nevf Jersey 1952 Electrical Ens Private. 4, 3, 2. 1 : Presbyterian Club, 4, 3. 2, 1 ; Glee Club, 4, 2, 1; Riding Club, 3; Fencing team, 4, 3; Bomb Staff; TuruOut Staff, 2; Officer of the Guard Association; American Institute of Electrical En- gineers. Walt insists that he is really a Southerner, a transplaiite l Virginian, no less. Certainly he seems to have enough ties in the Old Dominion to lend credence to his alibi, if one is to judge from his furlough activities at Smithfield and Lynchburg, as well as the nearby girls ' schools. The social meanderings of ' ' ' Aiiieez. however, have not diverted him from his primary purpose of graduating in Electrical Engineering. Although his career will probably be postponed by military service. Vi ' alt can be ex- pected to make his mark sooner or later in the electrical field. Clcu c 952 Fidel John Aragoii, Jr. New Orleans, Louisiana Artillery Private, 4, 3, 2. 1 : Officer of ihe Guard Association. 1 : Vi ' . of Louisiana Club, 1 ; Bomb Staff, 1 ; Golf, 4; Cutlet SlaiT, 3. History President F. J., -ril never leave New Orleans agair is probahlv the onlv man in the class who and instinct. The ' Sem was his kingdom obedient subjects, but never a more perfect asked for. He is going on to graduate scht his church, and we wish him well in this adn and unassuming by nature and a polished gentlemi F. J. will be remembered as a true friend, diligent. It William Drew Aiisterniaiin Seattle, Washington Civil Eiigitieeriiig Sergeant, 2: Captain. 1: American : Armed Forces Club. 4, 3. 2. 1 : In- i-sador Club, 4, 3; General Conimillee. hange Council. 1; Distinguished Alili- American Inirersilies Artillery 1952 Private. 4: Corporal. 3: Suppl Society of Ciiil i:ngii:eer-. 3. 2. I: ternational Kehilion- Cliili. I : nili 1; Cadet Reprcsenlalixe. Post K ( tary Student, 1; Who ' s Who Anitiiifi Stude and Colleges, 1. El Garrote will be remembered at V. M. 1. for being kicked around, physically and mentally, by the powers, the section, and his roommates, and for his capacity to laugh it off. Red came to V. M. 1. after serving in the Army, strictly sold on the Battlements on the Bluff. but lately he has become somewhat cynical of the policy of the Bluff. with the result that only enthusiasm for the Army and cats remain. Red should become one of the big guns ' in his Army career. You can certify, the ' , that he ' ll register jo-to ' ' wherever he is. Charles Sliepard Badgett III Knoxville. Tennesse Air Force al. 3; Private, 4 : Corpo 2; Captain, S-41 ; Intf Physics, President, 1 ; Vi _ 2, 1 ; Chairman, Class Rins Color Sei lal Relat ia Acade Physics ant. Regimental Supplv Sergeant, s Club, 2; American Institute of of Science, 2j North Side Club, ; Ring Figure Committee; Dis- tinguished Military Student, 1 : resiling, 4. Creep came out of the fabulous hills of Tennessee and headed V. M. I. in 1948. We are still wondering how he bypassed his U. T. Charlie has been outstanding in his military endeavors, although he cannot understand why he is responsible for all the leaky radiators in barracks. After being exposed to his colorful sermons, political ora- tions, and reminiscences of the past, especially those of the fair sex, we won ' t worry about his future — he can ' t miss. if 1 don ' t have to. Aragon laneuvers purely by sound and the inmates there his gentleman could they have 1 to become a minister of cable undertaking. Serious through practice, 1, and pacific. u lAe f952 So pd Theodore Mackliii Ball, Jr. Now Rorhellf. New York Air Force 1952 Civil Engineering Private. 4, 3; Sergeant, 2; Lieutenant, 1; Glee Club. 4. 3. 2, 1 ; Pistol Team, 3; Presbvierian Club, 3, 2, I; Yankee Club, 3, 2. 1 ; Armed Forces Club. 3. 2, 1; nbassado Club, 3. 2, 1; Distinguished Military Student. 2, 1; American Society of Civil Engineers. 3, 2, 1. Although a member of the notorious section C-1, Ted managed to do better than average in his academic and military achievements. Teddy ' s cadetship would have been a peaceful one if he hadn ' t tried to correspond with all the girls he met on Clee Club trips. His theory: If 1 can ' t be near the one I love. I love the one I ' m near. With his pleasant friendli- ness and quick Yankee tongue. Ted has made manv faithful friends at V. M. I., and he should have little Irouble with a career in Incle Sam ' s Air Force. ? Cameron Cardoza Barr, Jr. Lulherville, Maryland 1951 Civil Engine Priv of the Cii ite. 4. 3. 2 ard Associa American Society of Civil Enginee 1 ; Wrestling, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Lacrosse, 4, 3. Cam came to the Institute in 1947 and was soon well liked by everyone. Being the friendly type, he rapidly won approval of his in- structors, even though they did have to wake him up occasionally. How- ever, sleeping wasn ' t his only accomplishment, for he spent four years on the wrestling mats. His fine personality and other winning man- ill carry him far in any field which he endeavors to follow — iding he can earn enough to satisfy his enormous appetite. Robert Patriek Barry St. Andrews, Florida 1952 Air Force Civil Engineering Private, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Army Club, 4, 3; Presbyterian Club, 4, 3, 2 ; Officer of the Guard Association, 1 ; Monogram Club, 1 ; American Society of Civil Engineers, 3, 2, 1; Civil Air Patrol, 4, 3, 2; Football, 4, 3, 2; Cross Country, 3: Indoor Track. 2. 1: Outdoor Track, 2, 1; Baseball, 4; Rifle Team, 3, 2. •Nighl-Runner of Lexington. this bronze apollo from Florida is without a d oubt the best athlete in barracks. Twice called from the intra- mural ranks — first, to be a starting halfback, and second, to score the de- cisive points that enabled V. M. I. to win the Indoor Big Six Track Championship; Pat has made his own niche in V. M. l. ' s hall of fame. His leadership ability, smile, and captivating personality have won him a place in the hearts of his classmates. Pat ' s future is in his own very capable hands — so best of luck to both you, Pat, and the lovely Kaynell. ( 4 ( f952 George Echvard Becker, Jr. Eggerlsvillc. New York Air Force 1952 Physics Private. 4, 3. 2. 1 ; Officer of the Guard Association, 1 ; Glee Clul), 4, 3, 2; North Side Club, 2; American Institute of Physics. 1; Intramural Council, 1; Basketball. 4, 3, 2; Track, 4. The subtle but genuine smile that is ever constant has enabled Bud to make many friendships which he holds dear. Shake-a-leg would find this Yankee just beginning to prepare himself for formations, and his Able Company companions have learned to keep the path clear for Bud ' s last minute dash to ranks. Active in intramurals. bridge games, and barracks vocalizing. Bud has worked himself into our hearts. With Bud. however, the name Joyce will always be synonymous, and we all wish them happiness in future years. Henry Halvor Berke, Jr. Pelham Manor, New York 1952 Infnntry Chemistry Private, 4; Corporal, 3; Color Sergeant, 2; Lieutenant, 1; Swimming, 4. 3 ; Lacrosse, 4. 3 : Monogram Club. 3, 2, 1 ; American Chemical Societv, 3, 2, 1; Yankee Club, 4. 3. 2. 1 ; Armed Forces Club. 4. 3, 2; Turn-Out StafiF, 3; Distinguished Military Student, 1. Although Hal got a late start at the Institute, it would not appear that he has suffered in any way from this incident. In fact, the Tadpole has done quite well for himself. In the career line Hal ' s passion is the Airborne Infantry, and it is on those Jump Wings that he now has his sights set. Armed with a well-deserved Regular Commission and adequate experience on the team of Snap, Crackle, and Pop, we ' re sure that ' Hal will make a mark in the service of which we will all be proud. William Arthur Bickerstaff Richmond. Virginia 1952 Corps of Engineers Civil Engineering Private, 4. 2. 1 ; Corporal, 3 ; Newman Club, 4. 3. 2, 1 ; North Side Club, 2; Officer of the Guard Association. 1: Richmond Club, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Track Team, 4; American Society of Civil Engineers, 3, 2, 1. Abie is a name that will always be remembered when discussing a certain subject. He has done his verv best to sack-out as much as possible in the last four vears — that is when not working for Uncle Buzz. Few men can boast of a longer stay at the Institute than Biek. After four years and four summers at the Institute, he should be well suited for the military career which he hopes to pursue. His willingness to work and help olliers will truly be an attribute to the service. As a friend to everyone, Abie excels. 1 t952 (md Thomas Worlliiiifjtoii Cooke Birge Arlington. Virginia Air Force 1952 Physics Private. 4. 1; Corporal, 3; Sergeant. 2; Football. 4. 3. 2, 1: Track. 4. 3, 2. 1; Monogram Club. 3, 2; President. 1; American Institute of Physics, 1; Virginia Aeadeniv of Science, 2, 1; Athletic Council, 4; Officer of the Guard Association, 1. Tommy came to V. M. I. from the h ighly reputed Episcopal High School in Alexandria, and he has proved himself one of the leaders of men in barracks. Although he did not excel in academics, mainly because he majored in Physics, he did well in athletics and cadet organizations. He climaxed his four years of football bv being acclaimed the most out- standing player in the VPl-VMI Thanksgiving Day game. He was also a main cog on the track team for four vears. His personalitv was proved by being .bcled President of tlie Monogram Club and Cadet Representa- tive on the Atbl.lic Council. He will alwavs be remembered bv his Brother Rats for his friendliness anil ..-oo.! will. 11 George Thomas Black, Jr. Porlsnioiilh. Virginia ir Force Eh ' ttrUul Engineering Private, 4; Corporal, 3 ; Suppiv Sergeant, 2 ; First Lieutenant, 1 ; . rth Side Club, 2; Tidewater Club, 4, 3, 2, 1; President, 1; Civil Air ilrol. 2, 1 ; First Lieutenant Communications Officer, 1 ; American In- itule of FJeclrical Engineers, 3, 2, 1; 1952 Bomh Staff; Turn-Out thoroughly belie inv fields of acadt gineering. The i n is, Never let ardent patron of sports, music, b ' es in an education that is well niic endeavor, while working for emark which conveys the most rour academic work interfere v le to his devotion to the Air Force possessing the wings, but no halo. ill alv and fiviiig. In short, rounded ; he covered a degree in Electrical significant picture of ith your education. ■i remember Bruno ' ;, ,,« k 7 Thoniasi Keilli Bleet-ker Bakerslield. California 1952 Eiinlish Private, 4; Corporal, 3: Sergiant. 2: Lieutenant. 1; Tennis, 3, Co- Captain, 2, 1; Armed Forces Club. 2. 1: Texas Club. 2. 1; Lectern Club, Secretarv, Ij Glee Club, 3, 2, Publicilv iManager, 1 : iinlpt Staff, 4, 3, 2; Editorial Staff. Tiirn-Oiit. 3. 2. 1 : Bomb Staff. I: North Side Club, 2; Distinguished Mililarv Student. Alth.ugh keilb is an ardent member of the Texas Club, he now calls California his home. He came to us knowing little about the system, but his fine sense of humor and his personality have won him many friends during his cadetship. Keith has not only excelled in military life, but he is also an active member of the Glee Club and ( ' o-( ' aptain of the Tennis Team. He ' s a great asset to any party be aii-e of his fine tenor voice and talent with a guitar. We know that whercM r Keith goes, he wiM be a success because of his determination and range of capabilities. U f952 George Meredith Bookman, Jr. Washington, Pennsylvania 1952 Air Force Civil Engineerii Private, 4. 2, 1 ; Corporal. 3; American Socictv of Civil Engineers, 2, 1; Vice President, Offioer of the Guard Association, 1; Track, 4, 3, 2, Bcoky joined the rebel ranks on the memorable 13th of Septembt four years ago. Taking things in his stride, the converted Yankee spe his time as a sprinter and hurdler on the track team. He also found tin to shoot the breeze and read novels (?) along with the rest of us. Book; was ranked only by Abie in summer school vthere he had many a hai raising experience. George helped with our ring design, but above a he has held the O. G. A. together as any rat will verify. Vernon Vann Boiidreaux Erath, Louisiana 1932 Air Force Electrical Engineering Private, 4, 3, 2, 1 : American Institute of Electrical Engineers, 3, 2, 1 ; Louisiana Club, 3, 2, 1 ; North Side Club. 2; National Speleological Society, 2, 1; Officer of the Guard Association, 1. It can truly be said that class pledge worked more hardship on Vann than on any other member of the class. Firmly imbued with the spirit of ' party, Vann emerged from the alligator infested bayous of Southern Louisiana only to find himself the hapless victim of the teetotaling Vir- ginia Yankees. Although his favorite activities were somewhat curtailed, he managed to pitch a few good ones, and it will be many moons before his smiling countenance is erased from the memories of his compatriots. The Sem loses a prime attraction, and barracks an outstanding character, when he departs. Infantry Clarence Joseph Brauner, Jr. New Orleans, Louisiana 1953 History Private, 3; Sergeant, 2; Lieutenant, 1; Glee Club. 3. 2 national Relations Club, 1: Louisiana Club, 3, 2. President, 1 Staff, Bomb. 1. Although not a member of the Brother Rat Class of 1952, Cla has shown his ability by earning the rank of First Lieutenant of Company during his three years at the Institute. Clarenc difficulties that face a transfer student and has made n his academic as well as his Brother Rat Class. With h sonality, we know that C. J. will be a success in all his only hope that he will remember us after he has returned to New Orlean: and to the married life that he has planned for so long. 1 ; Inter- Editorial ■B ■ overcame the ly friends in winning per- deavors. We y lAc 952 S m Private, 4: Corporal 4, 3: Swimniiiis Team, 4 4, 3, 2, 1; Milk Drink Brisbane Hanks Brown, Jr. San Antonio, Te.va 1952 3; Sergeant. 2; Lieutenant. 1 jf A Physics k Team. nstitute of Physios. 1 ; Texas Club, , 2, Vice President, 1 ; Canterbury Club. 4. 3; Armed Forres Club, 4. 3, 2. 1: Distinguished Military Student. 1. Brown, B. H.. the private store, will be remembered by his room- inates and all his Brother Rats as the keeper of soap, shaving eream, tools, after-shave lotion, and everything else of borrowing value. A loyal mem- ber of the ' ' Milk Drinkers of Ameriea and an I wanna go Regular boy, he has made life unbearable for his roommates during his First Class Year. Wherever endeavor will lead Bris. ' his eheerfulness and per- sonality will win him many friends. David True Brown Newton Centre, Massaehusetts Private. 4. 3. 2. 1 ; Offieer of the Guard Association. 1 ; Yankee Club. 4, 3. 2; Arine«l Forees Club. 4, 3, 2; American Society of ( ivil Engineers, 4, 3. 2. 1; Railroad Club, 4; Cadet Staff. 2; Turn-Out Staff, 4. The D. T. ' first saw the Institute one cold February morning in 1949. and he has been wondering if he should have stayed ever since. A true son of the land of the Bean and the Cod, he can be heard hold- ing f« rth on the virtues of Beantown and paahking the cah in Haarvard aarfl most anytime over a cup of battery acid ' in the P.X. A lover of the good time, wine and women, Dave has tolerated his college edu- cation and is now Army bound. After thirty years of Korea, medals, brass, and that all-important red tape, he will retire to a house on Beacon Hill and hook all the faucets into a 10.000-gallon keg of Bourbon. Sr • Robert James Buchanan Portsmouth. Virginia 19.-,2 Air Force Biology Private. 4. 1; Corporal, 2; Supply Sergeant. 3; Glee Club, 4, 3, 2; Virginia Academy of Science, 4, 3, 2, 1; Air Force Rifle Team, 2; Canter- bury Club. 4. 3. 2. 1 ; Tidewater Club, 4, 3, 2. 1: Cntlel Staff, 1. A native of Portsmouth. Virginia, Buck quickly became interested in V. M. l. s extra-curricular activities. Musically minded, Buck became a member of the Cadet Band and the Glee Club. As one of Doe ' s boys, he has always been in good standing in the pre-med department, and it is his wish to continue the study of medicine at the Medical College of Virginia. Looking back over the years and remembering his genuine friendliness and helpful attitude toward all of us. it is easy to feel that Buck will succeed in whatever he may attempt. Artillery Leon Dale Carr Tupelo, Mississippi 1952 ( a u a f952 Frederick Steven Carlon oft, Pennsylvania 19SI able lile and congenial personality have certainly made attributes of Steve him a big favorite with the fairer sex. Among all the Steve one will find determination and loyality. These two have carried Steve through V. M. I. despite the trouble that academic barriers have presented. With the tenacity that Steve has shown both in studying and athletics, there is no doubt that he will be successful upon leaving the four walls of barracks. The Marine Corps should find a determined leader in this Rebel lovin ' Yankee. and some sweet little CHICKEN to catch hii English Private, 4; Corporal, 3; Sergeant, 2; Lieutenant, 1; Lectern Club, 1; President, Mississippi Club. 1; Sports Editor, Bomb. 1; Wrestling, 4, 3; Manager, Rat Wrestling, 2; Armed Forces Club, 2, 1. This staunch Mississippian. who has high ideals for the Corps, has fared well at V. M. L Leon has three loves: one, the finer things in life; two, a good argument at any time: and three, a certain girl in Mississippi. With the attitude of an L.A. Leon nevertheless has managed to stand high in his courses. Perpetually homesick and restless, Leon will undoubtedly succeed when he gets out of V. M. L He is inclined toward a military career, and if the certain Mississippi beauty has her way, he will be a general. - George Harry Carter, Jr. South Boston, Virginia 1952 Air Force Civil Engineering Private, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; American Societv of Civil Engineering, 3, 2, 1 ; Officer of the Guard Association, 1; T«rii-0«( Staff, 3; Monogram Club, 1; Wrestling, 4, 2, 1 ; Academic Stars. 2. 1. Harry started out as one of the small guys of our class. However, on the rat wrestling team he proved himself. By his first class year he became the top 157 pounder on the varsity team. By working up through four weights, he has outgrovn C company. Not only has Sleepy grown in stature, but in academics. Since his fourth class year he has steadily risen to top stand in his course. Despite his quiet, unassuming attitude he has broken several hearts in his native South Boston. Harry ' s willingness and perseverance will take him far in the world. 74e t952 S Md Bobby Ray Caudle I or Privalc. 4. 1 3. Vice Pr. iH.iil Aiiicrioan Sociol Atlvertisiii!. ' Slaff. 4. 3: Bomb Cii Advertising Manager. 1: Rifle Te; 1. Roanoke, Virginia 1950-B Civil Engineering Corporal. 3 ; Sergeant. 2 : Roanoke Club. 4, Treasurer, 2. President. 1 : Officer of the Guard Association, 1 ; of Civil Engineers. 3. 2, 1; Baptist Club, 4; Cmlet lalion Staff, 3, Advertising Staff, 2, . 4: Baseball, 4, Assistant Manager, 3, 2, Ma Young Bob came to us from Roanoke, Va., with the class of ' ' 50-B, but honored the class of 1952 with his presence at graduation. Bob has always been interested in college activities and following his main line of thought, women. Although a capable manager for any of several V. M. I. publications and athletic teams, he has always had time to offer a helping hand to any of his C-1 males. It is with great pleasure that Bob - adopled Brother Rats look forward to several more years of his friend-hip in the armed forces before we head our separate ways. h r Artillerv Charles Richard Chamberlain Lynchburg. Virginia 1952 Club. 4. 3. 2. I ; Vi 4. 2. I ; Corporal, 3 ; Lynchbii Biology Club. 4, 3. 2. 1 : Newman Academv of Science. 3. 2, 1; Officer of the Guard Association. I ; Wrestling. 4. 3. 2. 1 : Cross Country. 4, 2; Track, 4. Dick came to us fr.ini the Ilill City of Lynchburg, and many the meaning of hospitality as times he has sho he opens hi htm has somelbing i the guts l -el I I us thai he Irulv knov Ki bis Brother Rats oi di ' him that sets him nself to a job and to he has oonipl -ted it. That trai V. M. I., and it will make hi week ends. Dick Chamberlain 1 bit apart — that something is ;ive it evervthing he has until rked Dick all the wav through n life, as it did here. Yancey Lijioii Clark St. Albans. Vi est Virginia 1952 Field Artillery Private. 4. 2. 1 ; Corporal. 3: Cave Club. 3. 2. I; of Science. 3. 2. I : Cross Country, 2: Football. 4. Yancev — philosopher, psvchiatrist extraordinarv. with a free lesson from Fr ud. In barracks the psvchial Clark has been known to cure everything from the foot. Seriously though, Yancey has always been oiitst his good manners, amiable personality ami sini-ere outstanding qualities of his character will loi classmates. Biology Virginia Academy was alwavs handv irv of smiling Dr. b.T. ' s to athletes anding because of friendship. These remembered by his CU a f952 William Donald Clingeiiipeel Roanoke. Virginia Infanlry 1952 Civil Engineering Private, 4, 2, 1 ; Corporal, 3 ; Honor Court, 1 ; General Committee, 1 ; Officer of the Guard Association, President, 1 ; American Society of Civil Engineers, 3, 2, 1 ; Monogram Club, 1; Roanoke Club, 4, 3, 2,1; North Side Club, 2, 1; Intramural Council, 1; Wrestling, 4; Track, 2; Assistant Football Manager, 2. Moose, the stunted ex-paratrooper of Post-War II, came to V. M. I. with one goal — to get out of the place what he could with a minimum of effort. Don has realized his aim in every sense of the word through the use of one asset, his gift of gab. He has not been bothered by military or academic duties but only takes them in his stride with the least worry. Surely, no man in his class has had a better time or dedicated more time to his Brother Rats than this bov has. James Edward Comer, Jr. Salem, Virginia 1952 Armor Biology Private, 4, 1 ; Corporal, 3 ; Sergeant, 2 ; Virginia Academy of Science, 3, 2, 1, President, 1; Who ' s Who in American Universities and Colleges. 1; National Speleological Society, 4, Secretary-Treasurer, 3, 2, State Presi- dent, 1; Roanoke Club, 4, 3, ' 2, 1; Methodist Club, 4, 3; Officer of the Guard Association, 1 ; Athletic Trainer. Jim, who hails from the great Valley of Virginia, believes in three principles: (1) the South above all, (2) wine, women and song, and (3) the inevitability of Dutch ' s Organic Class. One of the most versatile men of the class, Jim is a success at a pa-tee, livening up a dull lab, and on a cave trip. His activities and experiences in the Corps are many and varied. He is able to give good first-hand advice on any subject from The Anapen Liniment to Operation of the ' Speak-Easy ' . Jim ' s wit, ability, and genuine friendliness will make him long remembered by his Brother Rats. William Lee Cooper Rocky Mount. Virginia 1952 Air Force Civil Engineering Private, 4, 1; Corporal, 2; Sergeant, 3; American Society of Civil Engineers, 3, 2, 1 ; Track, 4: Football, 4; North Side Club, 2, 1; Roanoke Club, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; National Speleological Society, 2. Coop, the lanky mountaineer from Rocky Mount, is the only man in the Greer, Cooper, Finney combination who has to bend over to see in the mirror. Although a truly conscientious boy. Bill will try anything once, and sometimes twice. His main interests lie in intermurals, track, and a certain little gal at Roanoke College. An expert at monkey business. Bill has one eye on business school, but reserves the other one for Sue. Good Luck, Bill, on both. -r 7 e f952 S Md Charles Button Coulbourn, Jr. Richmond, Virginia 1952 or Eipciricul Eiifiiih Private, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Offi Institute of Electrical Engine Trouble, who got his T of the Guard Association. 1 ; A s, 3. 2. Ij Canterbury Club, 4, 3, 2 ickname from associating with one Brother Rats and their forever ending up in trouble, is an easy goiuj but seems one who always gets there. He never seems to be excited anylhing unless the sacred word Party is brought into the conver and then you can ' t keep a good man down. During his second class Charlie saw the light in his Electrical Engineering course, and that lime has done well in his academics. With his sincerity and humor, anvbodv is fortunate who has him for a frii ' nd. 1. .f his ; boy, about nation year, since good c;. Charles Loveland Coiilson Johnstown. Pennsylvania Private. 4. 3. 2, 1 : Football. 4. 3, 2; Junior Varsitv Football Coach, 1; Vi resiling. 4; Varsitv Basketball Manager, 2; Monogram Club, 1; Yankee Club, 4. 3. 2. 1 ; Lectern Club, 1 : Officer of the Guard Association, 1. Being the industrious sort. Chuck enrolled in the Liberal Arts course. Needless to say he has done well in his pursuit of knowledge. Chuck came to V. M. I. as a football player; however, in his third season he sustained a brain injury which concluded his football career. Upon graduation he hopes to go to graduate school and become a hotel manager. All of us know Chuck will be a success in anvthing that he chooses to do, and it ' s hotel managing — free rooms and free drinks for all Brother Rats in Chuck ' s new hotel. Joseph Hyer Craven Waco, Texas Air Force 19: 2 Civil Engineering t, 2; Lieutenant, 1; Swim- Private, 4; Corporal. 3; Suppiv S ming. 4, 2; Monogram Club, 2, 1 ; Cheerleader, 3, 2, 1, Head Cheerleader, 1; Glee Club, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Canterburv Club, 4, 3, 2, 1, President, 2; Texas Club, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; American Societv of Civil Engineers, 3, 2, 1 ; North Side Club, 2, 1; Who ' s Who in American Vniversilies and Colleges; Dis- tinguished Military Student. God ' s gift lo the high school women of Virginia came to us from Waco, Texas. Despite this, our barracks Walter Mitty found time to participate in a wide range of activities, which was proved by his selection to }l ho ' s ff ho in American Universities and Colleges. All the class activities profiled by the Craven Touch, both administratively and from the stand- poinl of entertaimnent, for Lil Joe ' s guitar was a symbol of a ' 52 party under way. The Marine Corps will certainly have a fine new shavetail when Joe takes his oath. - V V4 td a J952 William Fay Croswell llaiiiploii. irginia Air Force Electrical Engineering Private, 4, 2, 1 ; Corporal. 3; Norlh Side Club, 2; Officer of the Guard Aissociation, 1 ; Tidewater Club, 4, 3. 2, 1 ; American Institute of Electrical Engineers, 3, 2, 1 ; Bomb Staff, 1. If vou were ever in Room 225 this year, vou probablv plaved ' Can You Top This? with one William Fay Croswell as M. C. Fay, Hampton, Va. ' s only contribution to the Brother Rat Class of 1952, can be found in one of two places — either in the Electrical Engineering lab or in his sack. The former usually, as Fay is one of Col. Jainison s astute E. E. ' s. ' ' Woo has (lone extremely well in a very difficult course, and he is certain to attain much success in whatever walk of life he chooses. John Wilder Cure III Lynchburg, Virginia 1952 Air Force Electrical Engineering Private. 4; Corporal, 3; Supply Sergeant and Sergeant Major, 2; Captain, 1; American Institute of Electrical Engineers, 3, 2, 1, Board Member, 2; Lvnchburg Club, 4, 3, 2, 1; Presbvterian Club, 4, 3; Rat Wrestling; Rat Track; Distinguished Military Student, 1; Who ' s Who Among Students in American Unirersities and Colleges. Onlv two things are of anv great oonoern to the Barracks Zebra, thev are his Marv Dillon and his electrons. Johnnv has been successful in reaching great heights in all he has aimed for: his rank, his fine schohisii, r.-.ord. and his love life. With his XS bo ' s Who to push him. he sbonl.l g,l Oak Ridge under his regime. Of course, we will always wonder where he kept his pet canary out on the hill. Louis Charles D elisio Hai rerstraw. New York 7952 Air Force Electrical Ei igineering Privat. e, 4; Corp. ira 1. 3: Sergeant. 2: Liei itenant. 1; . m erican In- stitute of Electrical E ngi neer s. 3. 2. 1 : Yai ikee Club. 4, 3. 2. 1: North Side Club, 2; Intramura 1 Council. 1. The L ittle Leadei r is fan nous for hi IS ni lilita ,ry efficiency at id for his nicknames. He is kno •wn on one section of the first stoop a s E rnie. else- where as H averstraw Blac kie. and finally as 1 Lou. e shall al wa s remeni- her Lou fo r his delica te desci riptions of the hor rendous scatter! ng of the E. E. ' s whe n an electrical mai chine ran a wav, . L. lu operated ( )n 1 the theorv if you can ' t convince 1, CO nfuse -em. Ma nv vas the time that Captain Nichols wa! ■! seen leavi ng clas s muttering to hin iself after ai n a rdent dis- cussion with Lou. .- . lAe t952 Md William Andrew Dickinson, Jr. Cape Charles, Virginia Air Force 1952 Biology Private. 4, 1 ; Corporal, 3; Sergeant, 2; Wrestling, 4: Golf, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Manager, Junior Varsitv Swimming, 1 ; Glee Club, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Virginia Academy of Science, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; North Side Club. 2, 1; Officer of the Guard Association, 1. In September of 1948, Andv Dickinson, an Eastern Shore product, packed his golf clubs and came to V. M. I. Being full of life and per- sonality as he is, it wasn ' t long before Brother Rat Dickinson became well known around barracks. All of us will remember those joking times in Andy ' s room where there was never a dull moment. Academically, Andy is one of the top Pre-Medical Students and will finish his study in medicine at Duke University. Although the qualifications for a doctor may be high. Andy has what it takes to be tops in his field.  Hw mrtsr Charles Lain Dorsey Roanoke, Virginia 1952 Air Force Pre-Medical Private. 4. 3. 2; Lieutenant. 1 ; Bomb Stafif, 4. 3, 2, Business Manager, 1; National Speleological Societv, 4, 3, 2, President, 1; Roanoke Club, 4, 3, 2, 1; Virginia Academy of Science, 4, 3, 2, 1; Presbyterian Clnb, 4, 2, 1, President, 3; Officer of the Guard Association, 1; Intramural Council, 2, 1 ; Company Intramural Manager, 2, 1 ; Wrestling, 4, 2; Football, 4; Mono- gram Minstrel. 2, 1. Charlie Dorsey is everybody ' s friend. He is the type of guy who can be counted on when he is needed. Very few men go through V. M. I. who gain the admiration of as many people as has Charlie; but, then, there are very few who possess such degrees of patience, ability, stead- fastness, and just plain goodness that Charlie does. He will be remembered as the big guy with the grin all over his face, the guy that everyone liked, and the guy that everyone knows will make the best of doctors. Claud Eranibert Eley, Jr. Suffolk. Virginia 1951 Armor Civil Engineering Private, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Officer of the Guard Association, 1; American Societv of Civil Engineers, 3, 2, 1; Tennis, 4; Football, 4, 3, 2, 1; Indoor Track, 2, 1 ; Outdoor Track, 3, 2, I ; Tidewater Club, 4, 3, 2, I ; Monogram Club, 2, I; Distinguished Military Student, 1. Suffolk, Va., lost a good man and athlete when the Eel matriculated into V. M. 1. His serious sense of humor and calm nature have brought him nianv friends among his fellow graduates. Not only was he a stalwart tackle on the Big Red, but a hard-working weight man on the track team. In everything that Claud did there was that never-ceasing desire to reach the ultimate goal. We will always remember the big man who took care of his classmates like a brother, and we know that, like his father, Claud will be a credit. X i u f952 Richard Calvin Falwell Blavkstoiie, Virginia 1951 Electrical Engineering Private, 4, 3, 2, 1; American Institute of Electrical Engineering; Officer of the Guard Association, 1. Dick is one of those who had heard all ahout life at V. M. I. — and still he came. During his extended stay, he worked hard as an Electrical En- gineer not because he wanted to, but because he had to. A favorite expression of his is, I ' ve just got to get this experiment in tonight. With his friendliness and quiet nature, Dick has made many friends at V. M. I. Armor Thomas Stewart Felvey Richmond, Virginia 1952 Civil Engineering Private, 4, 3, 2, 1 : American Societv of Civil Engineers, 3, 2. 1; Monogram Club, 2, 1; North Side Club, 2, 1; Baseball, 4; Wrestling, 4; Football, 2, 1. When the time came to put aside the more unpleasant phases of a cadet ' s life, such as the military, you could always count on Stew to engage in the fun-making. Stew always maintained a good standing in every aspect of Institute life. Horses are probably his first love, but since the cavalry troop has gone. Stew has decided to give football a try. Although he had never participated in the game until his second class year, he soon became one of V. M. I. ' s most respected gridiron performers. Stew will always be remembered for his optimistic outlook and his horsesense. 5X. John Lnther Finney Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1952 Corps of Engineers Civil Engineering Private, 4; Corporal, 3; Sergeant. 2; Lieutenant. 1; Glee Club, 4, 3, 2; North Side Club, 2; American Societv of Civil Engineering, 3, 2, 1 ; Wrestling, 4, Manager, 2, 1. Zeke came to us from Philadelphia, Pa., a confirmed Yankee, but since then he has become so attached to the South that he seldom journevs to the other side of the Mason-Dixon Line anymore. Zeke began his Institute athletic career on the wrestling mats, but through the years his brawn became brains, and he took the managerial position in that sport. Endowed with one of the better dispositions in our class, - ' Zeke takes life easy, while nursing dreams of hot-rods and trips to the Deep South. The thought of that seemingly self-propelled shako moving down the hill with D Co. will always bring to memory the littl heart. little fellow with the big 7 f952 Sam Louis Arthur Finney Berwvn. Illinois ArmoT 19, 2 Biology Private. 4. 1: Corporal. 3: Sergeant. 2; American Chemical Society. 4. 3; Virginia Academv of Science. 2, 1; Assistant Manager. Varsitv Base- ball, 2; Cadet Staff. 2. 1: Turn-OiU Staff. 2: Bomb Staff. 1; Co-Feature Editor of Cndet. 1; Officer of the Guard, 1. Banished from his beloved back of the yards, Big Lou maintains that his irginia exile is but a slight tarry in his globe-trotting. As an individualist par-excellence, he has been one of the foremost disciples of the Brahmin movement in barracks. Advancing from days of an in- different rathood to those of a martinet, he ended up on the coal pile, and concluded that he should have stood in civilian school. Fortified by the wise counsel of Doc. and his sheepskin (his roommates might call it a catskin), Lou plans to continue his medical education at Johns Hop- kins Universitv. Robert Ethvartl Foy. Dothan. Alabama Jr. i952 Artillery Biology Private, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Officer of the Guard Association, 1 ; American Chemical Societv, 2, 1 ; Virginia Aeademv of Science, 2, 1 ; Methodist Club, 4. 3 ; Fencing Team. 4, 3. Dothan, Ala.? hat? „u f never heard of Dothan. Alabama? • Foy, as he is known l his Brother Rats, is a One Man Chamber of Commerce. Endowe l with a pleasing personality and a knack for en- tertaining, Foy has become one of the most popular members of our Class. Foy forsook the ' Chemists to become one of Doc ' s Boys, and he is an outstanding Pre-Med. After graduation, he will attend the Uni- versity of Alabama Medical School. When Dr. Foy returns to Dothan, his industry and enthusiasm will bring him success and happiness. ill ( E iigiti per itig tball. Bush 4, 3 Awa 2. rd. 1; 4: y Joliii Robert Fraukebersier Silver Spring, Maryland 19B2 Artillery Private, 1; Corporal. 3; Sergeant, 2; Captain, 1; F( Monogram Club, 3, 2. 1 : Turn-Out Staff, 2. 1 ; Willian Distinguished Military Student, 1. Big Jack Frankeberger. a product of Fork Union Military Academy, not onlv distinguished himself in our class, but is known well by V. M. I. opponents on the gridiron. Ever since matriculation into V. M. 1., Jack has seriously taken part in Institute and military activities at our Alma Mater. First ranking Corporal in his third class year, he has reached his final term with ev en more fame under the steadying influence of Lois. We will always remember the deep smile that went along with his d« voted Brother Rat spirit. U a f952 Robley Louis Gerdetz Bluefiehl, West Virginia Corps of Engineers 1952 Ciril Engineering Private, 4, 1; Corporal, 3; Sergeant, 2; American Society of Civil Engineers, 3, 2, 1 ; Southwest Virginia Club, 4, 3, 2 ; Officer of the Guard Association. 1 ; Progressive Committee, 1 ; Baseball, 3,2,1; Cadet Staff, 1 ; Bomb Staff, 1. Determination is the keynote of his personality. Robin Red was never satisfied as a cadet to accept plain slatemcnt since he always looked for the basis. To him it might seem that hard work docs not necessarily produce equal returns, but he refused to let this theory kill his desire to do good work. With this attitude and enlightening personality, success is well within his reach. Red ' s interests were not limited. He exhibited his athletic prowess as a varsity baseball performer and intramural partici- Iianl and added to this by writing sports articles for both the Cailet and the Bornb. John Fred. Masters Gibson ricksburg. Virginia 1951 Arnic English Private, 4: Corporal. 3; Color Sergeant, 2; Captain (S-3), 1; Lectern Club, 1 ; Canterbury Club, 3 ; Armed Forces Club, 4. 3 ; Fencing Team : Distinguished Military Student, 2, 1; Who ' s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Vniversities 1. Hoot entered V. M. I. as a Brother Rat of the Class of 1951. Because of an injury, he left before the end of the studying year. Afterwards he spent a year at Mary Washington, studying. In the winter of 1949, he came back to resume his Liberal Arts course. After Hoot leaves, barracks will once again be a quiet, p eaceful place to live. William Francis Gilley Richmond, Virginia 1952 Armor Civil Engineering Private, 4, 3 ; Sergeant, 2 ; Lieutenant, 1 ; Richmond Club, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; American Society of Civil Engineers, 3, 2, 1; Glee Club. 4, 3; Hop Com- mittee, 1 ; Fencing Team. 4. Who unleashed that terror from the ' Holy City ' ? That was the question whenever Bill became O. D. His hard work earned him a place among the top of Buzz ' s boys, but it certainly was rough keeping him awake in the evenings to study. Bill had varied experience in the service even before he left the Institute, starting out in the Armor, going to Engineering summer camp, and finally ending up in the Medical Service Corps, in which work we know he will do well. We wish you the best of luck and success in all vour endeavors. 7 e f952 S Md John William Gladstone II Cape Charles, Virginia Artillery 1952 Biology Private, 4, 1; Corporal, 3; Sergeant, 2; Hop Committee, 1, 2, Presi- dent, 1 ; North Side Club, 2, 1 ; Virginia Aoadeniv of Science, 3, 2, 1 ; Glee Club. 4. 3. 2; Officer of the Guard Association, 1; Wrestling. 4; Track, 4. Crud. as the nickname implies, is no shower advocate, but he will long be remembered bv his Brother Rats. As president of the Hop Com- mittee he did more to make V. M, 1. hops a success than has been done in many years. Crud ' s imagination, combined with a fine personality and love of good times, has been a source of entertainment on many, otherwise dull, winter nights. In his future career as a doctor he should be a great success, despite his nickname, because he is the type that would make anyone forget his troubles. Thomas Winn Goodloe, Jr. Brentwood. Tennessee 1952 Air Force Civil Engineering Private, 4; Corporal, 3; Sergeant, 2; Captain, 1; American Society of Civil Engineers. 3. 2, 1; Swimming, 4; Football, 4; Canterburv Club, 4, 3, 2, 1; Armed Forces Club, 3, 2, 1 ; Distinguished Military Student, 1. Through his cadetship. Tom has made an outstanding military record in the Corps of Cadets, but this did not hinder his being a good party boy. As company commander of E ' Company, Tom, without a doubt, held the greatest respect and friendship of the men in his company. His eagerness to achieve success in all that he undertook, combined with a natural ability to get along with people, great personality, and a remark- able sense of humor, will add up to put Tom on top of any problem the future mav have to oflFer. Weir Randolph Goodwin New York City, New York .4rjiior 1952 Physics Private, 4, 2, 1 ; Corporal. 3: Football. 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Swimming, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Athletic Council. 2; Virginia Academv of Science, 4, 3, 2. 1 ; Monogram Club. 3, 2, 1; Swimming Team, 4, 3, 2; Captain, Football Team, 1; Baseball, 4; Officer of the Guard Association, 1; Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Universities. Weir has made quite a name for himself, both in the classroom and in athletics. Being a physics major has not curtailed his extra-curricular activities. He holds the school swimming record for the fifty-yard, free- style race. Weir, a two-hundred pounder, captained the 1951 Flying Squadron, ' He was a first team All-State, second team All-Southern, and honorable mention All-Anierican guard, and played in the annual Blue- Gray game in Birmingham, Ala. His good looks, winning personality, and sincerity will take him quickly to the top. Cu V Frank Cornelius Gorhani Alexandria, Virginia Chemical Warfare Corps 1951 Private, 4, 3, 2, 1; American Cli.niical S. Minstrel, 1; Cadet Staff, 4, 3, 2, 1, Kiliior-iii-C Academic Stars, 3; Distinguished Military Siiiili Students in American Colleges and Universities. 1, After an attempt to attend the little military academ (no beds long enough), Big Moose spent the last three years dangling his feel o a 52. Journalist, musician, lingiiisl. llii Itro still had time to pull down second slan ] in (!hei the Moose will have a taste of the cold, cruel but regardless of what he decides to do, he i over all competition. Chemistry ietv, 3, 2, 1 ; Monogram ef, 1; Bomb Staff, 3, 1; It, 1 ; Who ' s Who Among the Hudson ■k to the Institute and has r the bottom of his hav as )klvn-l)orn Southerner has lislrv. Now Purdue bound, .lorld that surrounds him; ill be head and shoulders John Stewart Gray Hampton. Virginia 1951 Artillery Civil Engineering Private, 4, 2, 1 ; Corporal, 3 ; American Society of Civil Engineers, 3, 2, 1; Canterburv Club, 4; Tidewater Club, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Officer of the Guard Association, 1; Sports Staff, Bomb, 2, 1; Sports Staff, Cadet, 4, 3, 2, 1; Sports Editor, Cadet. 1; Football, 4; Baseball, 4. 3, 2, 1 ; Manager, Junior Varsity Basketball, 3, 2; Manager, Varsity Basketball, 1. All of us look to Johnny with respect, admiration and fondness, for he possesses a confident adeptness for everything he attempts. Athletics, newspaper work, and Pinky ' s approved stamp have been Johnny ' s major accomplishments. Always one to present a good argument, backed by- logical and sound reasoning, Hot-Tairs success in the business world is inevitable. One cannot help but associate this Hampton lad with the Institute ' s better side of life. A welcome member in any bull session, ' athletic event, or song session, we will always remember Johnny. ' I .-IrHior James Noah Greear III Washington, D. C. 1952 Biology a( the Guard Private, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Armed Forces Club. 2: Oflfic Association, 1 ; North Side Club. 2 ; Virginia Academv of Science, 3. 2. 1 : Canterburv Club, 4. 3. 2 ; Glee Club, 4, 3. 2. 1 ; Ambassador Club. 4, 3. 2, 1; Roanoke Club, 2; Cadet Staff. 3. 2; Turn-Oul Staff. 2; Bomb Staff. 2; Cross-Country Track, 4; Spring Track, 4. Jim came to us from the capital city of this grand old country, along with manv other of our Brother Rats. During his stav at the Insititute, Jim has been known to all as Bucky or Voolacus. Whenever a Brother Rat wanted to ask a favor of someone, he always managed to find Jim, who has never been known to refuse help to anyone. Jim bears many scars from his skirmishes with Doe ' s pre-medieal course, but when he graduates in June, the Army will receive a capable man in the Medical Corps. We all know he will be a credit to V. M. I. and any organization to which he belongs. V lAe i952 Som Sumner Tuiiliniii Greer Spring Hill. Alabama Corps, of Engineers 1952 Cirll fciigiriperiiig Privali-. 4; Corporal, 3; Sergoaiil, 2; Captain, 1; North Side Club, 2, 1; Aiiierioan Society of Civil Eiigiiu-ers, 3, 2, 1, Secretary, 2; Honor Court. 1; Academic Stars. 3, 2; Golf Team, 4, 3; Distinguished Military Student, 1 ; Who ' s Who in A Action speak manner, Toiler ha;- field of end.avor. ' Charlie ' ' Co. ' s int r athletes. Being one of Li Kefauver Roger ' s helpers, and a fall gi Flapjack, has kept Tolley wondering hoi modesty. Tolley — a real Southern gentlen cellent student, a man of character, a true f rii Colleges and Universilies, 1. cr than words. In his quiet but determined 11 this statement to his Brother Rats in every s diminutive stature has not hampered him in 1 sports, for he ' s one of ' 52 ' s finest intramural le Buzz ' s favorite nephews, one of Senator for the now infamous Col. he can possibly conceal his in. a respected leader, an ex- end and one of ' S2 ' s favorites. Jay Sanclles Griiinhliiifi Blairsville, IViinsylvania 1952 Air Force Civil Engineering Private, 4; Corporal, .3; Sergeant, 2; Lieutenant. 1 : American Society of Civil Engineers, 3, 2, 1. Secretary, 3; Football, 4. 3. 2, 1; Basketball, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Baseball, 4; Monogram Club, 3, 2, 1. Hailing from that thriving metropolis of Blairsville iither questionable statement, came to the lusty a sioned boy only to leave us in the same condition, m up Yankee way Jay has really integrated himself way of life. He ' s actually on the verge of bciiimiii you-all boy. A pace setter in athletics he has sportsmanship and team spirit. Yes, with Birdie integrity and wit and his fine character, he will ha his way in this world ... or the next. : an h, demoi Pa., ' lover-bov, confused and dis- Although coming into the Southern goodness rxcellent jlilies of making St to ated PJ - TO , ;,. o,,(ry Boyd Morrison Glittery Carbon Hill, Alabama English 1949-B Private. 4, 3, 2, 1 : Officer of the Cuard Association, 1 ; Turn-Oul Staff, 2, 1, Editor, 1; Cadet Staff, 2; Deep South Club, 4: Baptist Club, 4: Armed Forces Club, 3, 2; International Relations Club, 1; Lectern Club, I; Academic Stars, 2: Distinguished Military Student, 1; Distinguished Military Graduate. One of the last intelligent free-thinkers at V. M. I. has gone to greener pastures. At this point, even the Army seems like the Elysian Fields. After returning to V. M. I. from previous Army service, Boyd was an extremely well-rounded cadet — excellent student, block runner, charter luember of the cross-country rifle team, T Room habitue, etc. His devotion to the Institute was so great, he didn ' t leave the barracks for an entire semester. ' ' Greater love hath no man — . Although he is probably the only man that ever graduated alone at midyear, Bovd may he sure that the rest of the class is 100% behind him. ( i f952 Allen Woodward Haley Culpi ' ppr, Virginia I9a2 Private, 4, 2. 1. Co 2. 1 : Officer of the Gi I Engineering poral, 3 ; American Sociel - of Civil Engineers, d Association, 1; Glee Ciub, 4, 3; North Side b, 2, 1; Football. 4; Wrestling, 4, 3; Manager of Rat Football, 2. Some call him Tissue, ' and others Moon-face, but all know hi ppe: Chuck. To each summons the sar the guv with the ready sense of hui ne at V. M. I. upon graduation; he Huge the nuptial vows. He is alway tes tomorrow ' s assignment, but n e likeable personality will or. He has done what seldo and his ring-figure date will ex- willing to tell forgetful section- frequently he is absent when ideniic difficulties are pressing. Although not one to avoid words, buck can alwavs manage to attend meetings of the dailv Coffee Club the P. . Robert Bruce Morrison Hanes Chew Chase, Maryland Air Force Private. 4; Corporal, 3; Sergeant, 2; Li 1952 Civil Engineering lit, 1 ; Canterbury Club. 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Ambassador Club, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; American Society of Civil En- gineers, 3, 2, 1; Track, 4; Swimming, 4, 2; Wrestling, 4; Manager. Rat Swimming, 3; Distinguished Military Student, 1. When week ends are near at hand. Bob often will be seen asking for a ride to Washington. Between his trips to D. C. to see Mary Lou, he has managed to stand high academically and militarily — a remarkable achieve- ment. His abilitv to defend the Air Farce is surpassed only by his de- sire to be a Fly Boy. We will be looking for those stars on his shoulders iti the vears to come. tv Electrical Ensineerin Jeff Hanna Richmond, Virgin] 1932 Air Force Private, 4, 3. 2. 1; North Side Club. 2, 1: American Institute of Electrical Engineers, 3, 2. 1 ; Glee Club, 4; Officer of the Guard Associa- tion, 1 ; Progressive Committee, 1 ; Wrestling. 4. 3. 2. 1 : Cross Country. 4,2. Jeff has participated in a wide field of activities (many of which are frowned on by the Institute), for he maintained that studies should not interfere with a college education. In spite of this he has managed to lead his E. E. class for four long years. Except when riled up by some new Institute ruling, Jeff displays a quiet disposition behind a big smile that has won him many friends among the Corps and will surely aid his keen mind in bringing him success. 7( f952 Md Charles Johnson Hansrote, Jr. Cumberland, Maryland 1952 Infantry Chemistry Private. 4, C )rporal, 3; Suppiv Sergeant, 2; Lieutenant. 1; Bomb Staff. 1; Turn-Out Staff, 1; American Chemical Socielv, 3, 2, 1 ; Dis- tinguished Military Student, 1. Charlie came to V. M. I. from Cumberland. Once the restrictions on the ratline were lifted, no one doubted he was in barracks. Vi ell known for his vocal efforts and as the man who wouldn ' t lake a week end. Rote found his calling in the military and rose to First Lieutenant of E Co. After two years of struggling, he hit his stride in his studies and is one of the more promising of Hutch ' s chemists. Friendly and hardworking, Charlie should make his mark in future vears. Georjie Saudray Harrington W ahiawa, Oahu, Hawaii 1952 Air Force Civil Engineering Private, 4, .3. 2, 1; American Society of Civil Engineers, 4, 3, 2, 1; National Speleological Society, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Monogram Club, 3, 2, 1 ; North Side Club, 2. 1; Civil Air Patrol; Swimming, 4, 3. 2, 1; Captain, Swim- ming Team, 1. The Fish started his V. M. I. career by arriving in the ratline with a large mustache and a loud shirt and by amassing a total of 99 demerits his first term. Hawaii ' s tall, lanky contribution to the Class of 1952, Fish has since distinguished himself as a mainstay and captain of the swimming team and as a constant agitator against pledge and Institute authority. He has never been one to pass up a good business deal, and his college career has been characterized by high finance and a keen determination not to allow studies to interfere with his activities. His easy-going attitude and friendliness assure us of the good future in store for him. Joseph Preston Hatfiehl Shenandoah, Virginia 1952 Air Force Electrical Engineering Private, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Methodist Club, 4. 3. 2, 1 ; American Institute of Electrical Engineers, 2. 1: Civil Air Patrol, 2; Officer of the Guard Asso- ciation, 1. Yes. I am one of the original Hatfields, of Hatfield and McCoy fame, that is. This is the standard question asked of Hots. Joe chose to be one of Col. Jamison ' s circuit breakers, and he has fought his way to the top. Joe can claim as another of his accomplishments the distinction of being one of the few privates to have gone on guard only once since his third class year. He has made an efficient company clerk. Joe, who can also lay claim to the fact that he has kept one girl for four years, will certainly climb the ladder of success. ( a W52 Wilbur Clifton Hogan III Rockport, Ma sachusell!- Corps of Engineers 1950-8 Civil Engineering Private, 4, 3. 2. 1 ; Fencing Team. 3; Pislol Team, 2. 1; Rifle Team, 4. 3, 2 ; Dramatic Club, 3. 2 j Stage Manager, 3. 2 ; Yankee Club, 4, 3, 2. 1 ; Presbyterian Club, 4, 2, 1 ; Armed Forces Club, 1 ; Model Railroad Club, 3; Radio Club, 1; American Institute of Electrical Engineers, .3; American Society of Civil Engineers, 2, 1 ; Editorial Staff, Turn-Ont. 4, 1 ; Editorial Staff, Cadel. 1; Editorial Staff, Bomb, 3, 2, 1; Distinguished Military Student, 2; Officer of the Guard Association, 1. In 1946, a young man named Skip softly trod through Washington Arch. After having spent much time at V. M. I., Mary Baldwin, and other places, both known and unknown, Skip has finally earned enough money to buy his diploma. Between busses to Mary Baldwin, Skip joined sixteen clubs and activities, became a Civil Engineer, and learned to tolerate Liberal Artists. Along with his diploma, Skip will receive an award for ' suowing ' the Academic Board, a retirement from the Commonwealth ' s Militia, and a pension from the Officer of the Guard Association for four years or more of continued anri active service. Charles Robert Hogge, Jr. 1952 Field Artillery Electrical Engine Private, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Officer of the Guard Association, 1 ; American Institute of Electrical Engineers, 2, 1; INorlh Side Club, 2; Cadet Librarv Assistant, 3, 2, 1 ; Varsity Wrestling Team, 2, 1; Distinguished Military Student, 1. Since our early days in the Rat Line, we have found that Hoggie ' s soft-spoken manner can hide neither his wonderful sense of humor nor his excellent character. ISear the head of his class academically, he has also been active in sports and engaged in varied extra-curricular activities. His well-rounded personality, strong convictions, and quick mind will make ' Hoggie tops wherever he goes. - I Christian Vandegrift Holland, Jr. Short Hills, New Jersey 1952 Civil Engineering Club, 1 ; American Society Corps of Engineers Private, 4, 2, 1 ; Corporal, 3 ; Monog of Civil Engineers, 2, 1, Treasurer. 3; Officer of the Guard Association, 1; Football, 4, 3, 2; Coach and Co-Captain, Junior Varsitv Football, 1; Wrestling, 4. 3; Baseball, 4, 2. Chris gained tremendous popularity immediately upon entering the Institute and has retained it ever since. The Little Guy with the Big Smile found the giants of college football to be pretty stiff competition, but with continued determination he finally earned his monogram. Who is it that all the girls want to love and cuddle? Chris Holland, naturally! Tough luck, gals! Chris has been hooked by some sweet-talking, good- looking little filly who answers to the name of Bug. Many congratula- tions, Chris, and may good fortune constantly pursue you throughout the future. 7 e f952 Sami IT Hnginierinf! Mclhodisl Club. Institute of Elci-lrical Engiueers, S. 2, 1 : North Side John Root Hopkins, Jr. Atlanta, (jcorjsia Artillery 1952 Elovlr Private, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Officer of the Guard As 4. 3. 2, 1 ; Amer Club, 3, 2. 1. A screech in the night and all the lights suddenly go out in barracks. The Roof is at it again ! This electrical engineer could always be counted on to lake care of the demolition phase in preparing the way for a truly outstanding step-off. It has been a source of constant wonder to his classmates how such a hell-raiser as Root could master the most difficult course at V. M. I. and still find time to get into so much mischief. Always ready for a snoolfur and never ready for anythin g military. Root claims he is off to escape the draft and become the finest moonshiner in the Okeefenokee Swamp. Myles Russell Hntfliinson Greensburg, Pennsylvania 1932 Air Force Civil Etiginrerin Private. 4. 2. 1 : Corporal. 3; Officer of the Guard Association: American .Society of Civil Engineers, 3. 2, 1 ; North Side Club, 2, 1 ; Foot- ball. 4. 3. 2. 1: Basketball. 4, 3. 2; Baseball, 4; Monogram Club. 1. Hutch is a happy-go4ucky guy wi right and a bigger smile when things are in all sports, and he was known for his w anytime, anywhere. A wonderful sport, hi he found being expended at the Iiel th a big smile when things are wrong. He was actively engaged illingness to help a Brother Rat i linbhling energy could usually nc or more of our knock-down. drag-out parties. Ready for a laugh. Ilulch al :i in barracks competition. Hats « ff to the only guy whe life of a party without a drop ! L ' nierged as victor could ever be the George Christian Hntter Lynchburg. Virginia 1932 Air Force History Private. 4. 3; Sergeant. 2; Second Lieutenant. 1; General Committee, 1 ; International Relations Club. Vice President. I ; Associate Editor, 1952 Bo .6; Circulation Staff, 1952 Bomb; Canterbury Club, 3, 2, 1; Virginia Academy of Science, 2. 1; Armed Forces Club. 3. 2. 1; Lynchburg Club, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Distinguished Military Student. Foots came to V. M. I. from the Hill City as a 52 prime, after having seen combat in the Battle of Waco. Since then, he has worked hard and done well in school, and most of his leisure moments have been spent in Lynchburg with an occasional sneak visit to Sweet Briar. Macon. Charlottesville, and Norfolk. He ' s a firm believer in the old saying partv makes the world go round as can he testified by his room- mates. George is a Itrolher Rat upon «hom one can always depend. With his amiable personality. wcVe sure he will sticceed. i u ( f952 James Bethel Hyatt Winchester, Virjiiiiia Air Force 1952 Private, 4, 3. 2, 1 ; Officer of the Guard Associatio 2 ; American Society of Civil Engineers, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Cir Out. 3, Exchange Editor, 2, Art StaiT, 1 ; Editor, Amer Engineers Centennial Display Board, 1 ; Northern Virj! onng Bethel has been at the Inslituti- the ii lo him it seems a lot more. Hot Rod llvall owned the lilack Maria until it gave up thi- gliosi niu- da filling station betwe Bethel and his yell Bethel has g otten from Institute; but, as it has been proven a; from this, our home for these several Lexington and ; wheel chariot. Sei the Institute has Civil Engineering i; North Side Club, ilation Staff, Turn- •an Society of Civil nia Club, 4. lal four years, but vhat was known as , There ' s not one -hiii liiM that can ' t recognize iin-li though, everything that osl i l M d from him and the nd afjain. tin- plasma obtained , will he iiiNaluable lo J. B. and will carry him far after the final ceremony on the hill. Douglas Gibson Janiiey Federicksburg, Virginia Air Force 1952 History Private, 4; Corporal, 3; Supply Sergeant. 2; First Lieutenant, 1; North Side Club, 2, 1; Virginia Academy of Science, 2, 1; International Relations Club, 3, 2, 1 ; Vice President of Virginia Organization of In- ternational Relations Clubs, 1; Methodist Club, 3, 2; Honor Court, I. Not long after his arrival at V. M. I., Doug acquired the nickname Goose. As the only L.A. in a room with two Pre-Meds he has developed, in the true L.A. tradition, a real devotion for extra sack time. Far from being lazy though, Goose has achieved an ideal combination of popu- larity, participation in barracks activities, and success both in the military and in academics. His reliability, earnestness, and interest in the V. M. I. system have earned him responsible positions in several organizations in- cluding the Honor Court. With his easy-going manner, strength of character, and good judgment, Doug will certainly become a man of dis- tinction in the business world. X William Donald Kearney Aurora. Illinois 1952 Infantry Civil Engineering Private, 4, 3; Sergeant, 2; Second Lieutenant, I: Yankee Club, 4. 3, 2. 1 ; American Society of Civil Engineers, 3,2, 1 : Honor Court. 1 ; Golf, 2, 1; Basketball. 4. Bill, affectionately called Duck, ' will always be remembered for his easy-going attitude and good word for everyone. Although Duck slarhil -li wl in his military and academic wi rk, he soon developed a niagnrlir personality which placed him close to the hearts of his Brother Rats. lli, astuteness with a golf club and his active interest in intramural sports brought out his ability as an all-around athlete. Because of these characteristics and his desire to succeed, we are confident Bill will be a credit to his Alma Mater and fellow men. U J952 S Md Robert Lelaiid Lambert Riohnioiid. Virginia i952 si Serg. 1932, 3, Civil Engineering 2: Seroiid Lieuteiianl. 1; Colleges fliirf Universities; 2, 1 ; American Socielv of I, 1; 4. 2; Corps of Engineers Private. 4: Corporal. 3; Fir Methodist Club. 4. 3: IT7i«-,s fTho Hop Committee. Vice President. Cla Civil Engineers. 3. 2. 1. Secretarv, 3. Vice President. 2, Preside Captain. Forest Fire-Fighting Detail. 1; Football, 4, 3; Swimming, Disting:uished Military Student. A converted V ' ankee. Boh quickly won the friendship of his Brother Rats. He has had little time to call his own during his cadetshii because of his extra-curricular activities ; yet he always has time to help someone else with his troubles. In the civil department he is Buzz ' s right-hand cadet. Whether Bob follows his civil eriucation or turns into a thirty-year man in the Regular Army, he will undoubtedly rise to the top. -N-- H ... vS VMt i 1 s. t . John Walt Lane Richmond, Virginia Armor Civil Engineering Private, 4; Corporal, 3; First Sergeant, 2; Battalion Commander, 1; American Society of Civil Engineers, .3, 2, 1 ; Armed Forces Club, 3, 2, 1 ; Civil Air Patrol Pilot, 1; Swimming, 4; Intramural Rifle Cup, 3; Rifle Team. 4. 3. 2, 1. Upon matriculation, John became one of our more well-known Brother Rats. Embarking upon his cadetship with military aspirations, he has realized his ambitions by rising to the rank of Battalion Com- mander. Turk has been one of the mainstays on the rifle team, winning the Intramural Rifle Cup during his third class year. Although hailing from Richmond, he calls Hollins his second home. With the aid of the little woman, we are sure he will make a success out of his complicated future. Richard Allan Larrick Columbus. Ohio 19o2 Chemistry 3, 2. 1 ; Officer of the Private, 4, 3. 2. 1 ; American Chemical S lard Association; Methodist Club. 4. Dick is a Citizen Soldier who believes ■ came to V. M. I. with aspirations of bein be one of the best in the class. He still fi -Is entertained, and he has the reputation i barracks. Who else would lend his roommate a cute date for a dance set? Dick has that quality of friendship and industr ake him successful in whatever he tries. in accentuating the citizen. : a chemist and turned out und time to keep the Sem f being the best roommate ne night that will Cia x( J952 John Edward Larson Chariton, Iowa r 1952 Hhtory Private, 4, 2, 1 ; Corporal. 3; Track, 4. 3. 2; Wrestling, 4, 3, 2; I ' reshvterian Club, 4; North Side Club, 2. Iowa ' s contribution to the Class of 1952, one J. E. (Buddha) Larson, entered V. M. I. with the firm determination of grinding his way to success. After four years of afternoons devoted entirely to a thorough study of the art of Morpheus, he has achieved his goal. We shall chiefly remember Swede for his week-end affinity for Roanoke and Farmville. However, the thing that leaves us with the clearest and most exact picture of Swede is a combination of three occupations: study of the art of Morpheus, observation on the benefits of week ending, and staying up after taps lo studv. William Karl Ledernian Curtice, Ohio 1951 Infantry Civil Engineering; Private, 4, 3, 2, 1; Lutheran Student Union, 2, 1; Model Railroad Club, 4, 3; Armed Forces Club, 3, 2, 1 ; American Society of Civil En- gineers; Officer of the Guard Association; Track, 4; Swimming Manager, 4; Civil Staff, Chief Photographer, 1. Bill, as he is known to his Bur Rats, is Toledo ' s gift to V. M. I. He always has time to lend a helping hand to those who need it. Among his many talents Bill is most noted for his photography. Being ' Buzz ' s chief photographer, he is always handy with his camera to record any noteworthy event. Bill found himself a cute Lexington lass this year and plans to marry her after graduation. With such a start in life Bill can ' t help but be a success. fit i7 Engineering ietv of Civil Engii 3. 2, 1 : resiling. eers, 3, 2, 1 : 4; Basketball Robert Dwaine Leiglity Johnstown, Pennsylvania 7952 Corps of Engineers Private, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; American So Monogram Club, 3, 2. 1; Football, 4, Manager, 2, 1. Lick sincerely believes that there is no place like home. For four long years he has counted the days until he might again return to that steel and coal region of Pennsylvania and his better half. Babe. Lick was not a model cadet, but excelled in academics and on the football field. His quick wit and jovial disposition were always present. After his two years of voluntary service with the Army Engineers, he will settle down and will be welcomed because of his personality and initiative. iH lAe t952 S Md Robert Gardner Long Newill, North Carolina AiT Force 19 ' y2 Civil Eiigiiieeriiin Private, 4. 3. 2. 1; Hop Committee, 3, 2, 1, Business Manager. 1: Glee Club, 4, 3, 2. 1 ; American Sooiotv of Civil Engineers, 3. 2. 1 ; Ring Figure Committee, 2; OHirer of the Guard Association; Advertising Staff. Turn-Out. 2. Four vears ago Boh l.fl ' rarhccl l.an.l with his first pair of shoes. Since that time he has l. ot.d his days at V. M. I. to expounding on the advantages of Carolina life an l complaining about the system of the Institute. Beside these two major devotions Bob has found time to manage the busim- aOair- of the Hoj) Committee and keep things at the Seminary on an even kc. I. I . siined for two years duty in The Wild Blue Yonder, come June, Bob is certain to be a success in that civilian life to com. with or without shoes! James Wiltz Macdonald Cincinnati, Ohio J 9.52 Air Force Civil Kiipineeriilg Private, 4, 3, 2, 1; Officer of the Guard Association; Monogram Club, 2, 1; Tidewater Club, 3, 2, 1; American Society of Civil Engineers, 3, 2, 1; Golf, 3, 2, 1. We are lucky to have inherited Tunchy from the Class of 1951, for he has been the never-ending delight of his classmates since he joined old Buzz ' s Boys in section C-3 . Il might have taken Punchy three summers to get out of the English department, but since then he has really shown up the boys in the Civil Building. Besides being able to keep the old slide rule hot. Punchy has been able to divide his time between the football field and barracks businesses. When June rolls around we will all miss Punchy ' s pleasing personality and familiar Has anybody got an extra razor blade? Henry Covington Magee Norfolk. Virginia 19S2 Arwor Civil Engineering Private, 4, 3. 2. 1 ; American Society of Civil Engineers. 3, 2, 1 ; Can- terbury Club, 4; Tidewater Club, 4. 3, 2, 1, Vice President. 1; Track, 4, Manager, 1 ; Monogram Minstrel, 2. 1; Circulation Staff, TiirnOiil. 3; Officer of the Guard Association. ■Buddy. Moogoo, Geezer, or Henry, he is known to all. and all know he hails from Norfolk. Virginia. Magoo tried his hand at almost all of the sports at V. M. I., making his biggest splash in the Blood Bowl Game. A very studious person, he has been more than an instructor to his classmates, giving good, honest advice to the many who sought it. His deep-hearted devotion to his friends has won him the utmost respect of his Brother Rats, for many Cadets owe their very diploma to the patience of Buddy Magee. If you continue to win the admiration of friends in the future, Buddy, as you have here, your well-deserved goal will be attained. CCii V Artillery Priv Alvin Joseph Marohand, Jr. Baton Kougo. Loui siana 19: 1 III-, 4, 3. 2, 1; Foolball. 3. 2. 1; Baseliall. 3: Ai Chemistry iieriran Chemical Club. 3. 2; Monogram Club, 3, 2, 1; Officer of t he Guard Association. A. J. was a bit skeptical about V. M. I. as the school for him when he entered in the fall of 1947. He was just too far from the bayou country. However, he soon settled down to be one of ' Dutch ' s hardest pluggers as a test tube fiend. This quiet, likeable lad also made his mark as a gridiron performer for four years and during his stay at the Institute he made nianv class friends who will alwavs remember him. Peyton Jaquelin Marshall, Jr. Winchester, Virginia 1952 Artillery Electrical Engineering Private, 4: Corporal. 3; First Sergeant, 2; Regimental Commander. 1; Hop Committee. 3, 2, 1 ; General Committee, 3, 2, 1, President, 1: Honor Court, 3. 2, 1 , President, 1; Canterbury Club, 4, 3, 2 ; North Side Club, 2, 1 ; American Institute of Electrical Engineers, 3, 2, 1 ; Northern Virginia Club, 4, 3: Distinguished Military Student; Lemuel MacKennie Long Jarman Award, 4; W ho ' s W ho in American Colleges anil Universities: Virginia Student Representative to National Association of Manufacturers Meeting, 1. Peyt, 1 got troubles. or Can I have an apple? were entrance pre- requisities to the Chief ' s room. Always ready to help, he was the busiest man in barracks. When not plotting some major phase of our life here, he could be found studying, trifling, or at a Hop. He never missed one! Outstanding in everything he undertook, his guiding influence will be missed by everyone. W - - Corps of Engineers James Lawrence Martin Montclair, New Jersey 1952 Civil Eng Private. 4. 3, 2. 1; North Side Club. 2: Yankee Club. 4. 3, 2. 1 ; New- man Club. President. 1; American Societv of Civil Engineers. 3, 2, 1: Editor of Annual Report. 2: Assistant Editor, Civil Shaft. 2; Editor, Civil Shaft. 1 : Baseball. 4. Jim came to V. M. I. from Mosquito Land, U. S. A. Entering school as a Civil Engineer. Jim hopes to continue his studies, at graduate school, in the field of Sanitary Engineering. Unlike most of us. he is the brainy tvpe. hen not preparing a speech or editing the Civil Shaft. Jim spends his spare time solving math problems. Throughout his stay at V. M. I., Jim has been one of the top men in his department, and we are sure he will continue to rank high in graduate school and in later life. 1 t952 Satid William McKinnon Massie Lynchburg, Virginia Air Force 1952 English Private, 4. 3, 1 ; Sergeant. 2; Officer of the Guard Association. 1; In- ternational Relations Club. 2, 1; Lvnchburg Club, 4. 3, 2. President, 1; Wrestling. 4; Track. 4. 3. 2, Captain, 1; Cross Country, 3, 2, Captain, 1; Academic Stars, 4, 3. From the neighboring city of Lynchburg came Bill Massie, one of the best Cross-Counlry runners and all-around scholars that V. M. L has bagged in many a year. Captain of both the Cross-Country Team and the Track Team, Bill credits his stamina and endurance to the rigorous train- ing period spent pursuing fair damsels over the hills and dales of the hilly city. An outstanding scholar in both Liberal Arts and Pre-Med, Bill is a sure bet to be a credit to the L ' niversity of Virginia Medical School. 7- Mitchell Rutherford Mays Lynchburg:, irginia 1952 Infantry Civil Engineering Private, 4, 3; Sergeant, 2; Second Lieutenant, 1; Lvnchburg Club, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Glee Club, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; American Society of Civil Engineers, 3, 2, 1 : Track. 4; Football, Assistant Manager, 2, Manager, 1; Monogram Minstrel, 2, 1. From out of I vnchburg to V. M. I. came our own Mother Mays. His perseverance and good nature have won him the respect of every person who has been connected with him. There has been many a Brother Rat that he has pulled through the academic mill. His unusual esca- pades with females have been the subject of many barracks sessions. Mitch has a way of getting the job done in a very quiet and efficient manner. We all know that wherever Mother goes and whatever he does he will give his all with unwavering loyalty. He is truly a Brother Rat and a gentleman. Civil Engineering tion; Editorial Staff, James Russell McCarthy Daytona Beach, Florida 1951 Air Force Private, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Officer of the Guard Asi Cadet. 3, 2, 1 j Bomb Staff, 2. 1 ; International Relations Club, 3, 2, 1 ; Armed Forces Club, 3, 2; Monogram Club, 2, I ; Air Force Rifle Team, 3; Civil Air Patrol, Adjutant, 2, Operations Officer, 1; Cross Country, 2; Track, 2, 1; Swimming, 4; Lacrosse. 3. 2; American Society of Civil Engineers. Russ, the big, likeable Floridian, will be missed a great deal next year. On some of the worst days that we had. you could always expect a friendlv word and sniihng face from Russ. He was the organizer of the Civil Air Patrol, the Civil Department ' s ace photographer, and was noted for the manv pictures of the broken hearts that he had strung from Florida to Virginia. Being a hard, sincere worker, we all know that Russ will succeed either in the service or the civilian world. C m a t952 Air Force Charles Chester MoRae Houiston, Texas 1952 History hT Private, 4, 3, 2, 1 j Texas Club. 4, 3, 2, President, 1 ; Virginia Aeademv of Scienee, 2, 1; Cadet Staff, 2; 1952 Bomb Staff; Officer of the Guard Association; Cross Country, 4; Track, 4; Manager, Rat Swimming, 2; Manager, Varsity Swimming, 1. For four years Charlie has furnished his Brother Rats with yarns, tales, legends, and propaganda from that fabulous ' country of Texas, Between sleeping and taking notorious week ends, he has found time to steer the mighty Texas Club. ' Tex has expanded his talents of management into the athletic field by being the ' ' ' elder statesman ' of the swimming team. The friendly nod of his head will be sorely missed when Charlie awakes to join the blue-suited lads in June. James Merrimaii Mecredy Roanoke, Virginia 1952 Armor Phy Private, 4; Corporal, 3; First Sergeant, 2; Second Lieutenant, 1; Monogram Club, 3, 2, 1; Swimming, 4, 3, 2, 1; American Institute of Physics, 1; Advertising Staff, Turn-Out. 3: Roanoke Club. 4. 3, 2, 1, Secre- tary, 4; Distinguished Military Student. Jim came to V. M. I. after a two-year tour of duty in the U. S. Navy. He soon went back to sea in the V. M. I. swimming pool, where he became one of the greatest distance swimmers ever to enter the Institute. He also found time to seek military glory with ' Able ' ' Company. As a Physics major. Jim found he had bitten off quite a bite in this new course, but it will be worth it when the old sheepskin arrives. Jin) will be remembered as one of our most earnest and sincere Brother Rats. Warren DeWitt Meola Maplewood, New Jersey 1952 Infantry Civil Engineering Private, 4, 2; Corporal, 3; Second Lieutenant. 1; Track, 4, 3, 2, 1 : Wrestling, 4; Rifle Team, 3, 2; American Society of Civil Engineers, 4. 3, 2, 1; Circulation Staff, Cadet. 2; Officer of the Guard Association. Meola is the name most seen on the yellow sheets in Sperka ' s office. He is a man of many nianys — many demerits, many women (now mar- ried), and many tours. (God bless Sperka.) He will be remembered at V. M. I. for many years. After three and one-half years, Smee finally came through with the gold stripes. He long deserved them, but those demerits ... If you should look for Smee in the future, you would probably find him in the P. B. R. or at Harold ' s Club back in New Jersey, strumming his uke and serenading the ladies. ' ■« ' - 9 7 W52 S Md James Peterson Miller North l.iltlr Rock. Arkansas 19S2 Corps of Engineers Civil Engineering I ' rivatc, 4, 3, 2. 1 ; American Society of Civil Engineers, 4, 3 ; Arniefl Forces Club, 3, 2, 1; Football, 4; Officer of the Guard Association. J. P. is another one of those Arkies to , first, last, anri always a staunch supporter of saiH he was one not to condone a party. He w most fervent intramural athletes. Although Jin the worries of rank, he accomplished the task of making friends with everyone he met. His earnestness in his work, good naturedness, pleasing personality and his great sense of humor are certain assurances Jim will succeed in anything he will undertake in life. Iter the Civil fold. He is krkansas. Never let it be IS one of E ' ' Company ' s aged to abstain from -v X. Gary Albert Moniiif Hagerstown, Ma 1952 Infantry Private, 4. 2, I ; Corporal, 3 ; Anieric Offic of the (Uiard Associatii Civil Engineering : f ( ivil Engineers, 1 ; ig Course, but his habits were a half-hourV free time and a Garv enrollc l in the Civil Engineei more those of a Liberal Artist. Give hii sack ' ' and he will ask nothing more. Famous for his party week ends in Roanoke with one or more cronies, ' Squat still found time to pile up a creditable academic record. With his quiet, easy-going ways and his friendliness, Gary should do well either in his chosen profession or as one of L ' ncle Sam ' s Second Lieutenants. Charles Ferrell Moore Norfolk, Virginia 1952 Infantry History Private. 4; Corporal, 3; Sergeant, 2; First Lieutenant, 1 ; Presbyterian Club, 4. 3, 2; Football, 4; Wrestling, 4; Tidewater Club, 4, 3, 2, 1, Secretarv, 2; Armed Forces Club, 3, 2, Vice President, 1; International Relations Club, 2, 1; Distinguished Military Student; Assistant Business Manager, Commanders, 2-, Ring Figure Committee; Hop Committee, 3, 2, Vice President, 1; 1952 Bomb Staff; Virginia Academy of Science, 3. The perennial old infantryman Charlie Moore fell in love with the Queen of Battle and carried on a long courtship during his four vears at the Institute. Charlie was openly devoted to Charlie Company, his namesake, and for three years he led it through thick and thin. Charlie was at the head of nearly every organization he was associated with, and if he continues in this manner he will end up cither (;eneral of the Army or President of the United States. U o( f952 William Abram Myers Shady Grove, Pennsylvania Infnulry 1952 HUtorr Private, 4. 2. 1; Corporal, 3; Tuni-Out Staff, 3, Literary Editor, 2, Managing Editor and Editor, 1; Co-Editor, 1952 Bomb; Armed Forces Cltib , 3, 1, Program Chairman. 2; International Relations Club, 3, 2, 1; Distinguished Military Student. After a stint in the Army, Bill eame to V. M. I. to win a Regular Commission. He has done this by his diligenee and natural capabilities, but his greatest contribution to the Corps has been in the field of publi- cations, where he is Editor of the Turn-Oul and Co-Editor of the Bomb. The Little Feller is a strong believer in the System and has done his best to uph.dil ii. All of his Brother Rats will testify that Little Bill certainly has a l il on the ball and will be an officer to whom both the Infantry and the Institute  ill point  ilh ]iride. Henry Naiiiiinjja Savannah. (,eorgia Civil Enginv Private; 4, 2, 1 ; Corporal, 3; Officer of the Guard Association: Glee Club. 2. 1: American Society of Civil Engineers, 4, 3. 2. 1 ; 1952 Bomb Staff; Rifle Team. 4, 3, 2. Quiet, generous, unassuming Hank came to us from the Savannah Mosquito Country, and he proved to be one of those • ' hidden personal- ity boys. Among his chief interests, singing in the Glee Club comes second only to his undying ambition to get away on the week ends for a party. His presence will be sorely missed in both departments. One of LIncle Buzz ' s boys, Henry has faced the perils and problems of the Civil course with exceptional strategy — those he could not overcome he slept through. If past records are any forecast of the future. Hank need have no worry about future success. Albert Manuel Navas San Juan, Puerto Rico J 9.52 Air Force Hifilory Private, 4, 1; Corporal, 3: Sergeant. 2; Officer of the Guard Associa- tion; Newman Club, 3. 2; Yankee Club, 4, 3, 2. 1 ; Advertising Manager. Cadet. 1; Cadet Staff. 2. 1; Turn-Oitt Staff. 2; Bomb Staff, 2; Intramural Council. 2, 1; Golf, 2. 1, Manager. 1; Football, 4; Distinguished Military Student. Nutz, whose energy comes from after-dinner siestas, is known for his fast way of life and ability to get whatever he desires. Because of these qualities he has given much to his class and the Corps. A column in the Cadet titled The Nose Speaks was his weekly contribution to the morale of the Corps. Easy Company ' s Leo Durocher Navas has pushed his intramural teams to the top at all times. Nutz ' s desire is a career in the Marines, but no matter what his field of endeavor may be, we all feel sure that he will be a success. 1 7 e f952 S m Howard Riley Nay he.liiig, isl Virginia Air Force 1952 Biology Private. 4; Corporal. 3; Sergeant, 2; Second Lieutenant. 1; Virginia Aoademv of Science. 3, 2, Secretary. 1; Methodist Club. 4. 3. 2; National Speleological Societv. 2 ; North Side Club. 2 ; Ring Committee. 2 ; Art Staff. TurnOut. 2. 1; Art Staff. 1952 Bomb; Art Staff, the Cadet. 1; Monogram Club. 3. 2. 1: Officer of the Guard Association; President. Athletic Council. 1: Baseball. 4: Basketball, 4. 3, 2, Captain, 1; Golf, 3; Distinguished Military Student. Howard has been quite a personality in his stay at V. M. I. If it hadn ' t been for a certain midnight party. Skip might have turned Wahoo. I guess the ole Brother Rat Spirit forced him back to the confines of Jackson ' s Bastille. Other than excelling academically, Skip did well in athletics. Although the basketball team wasn ' t a winning one. it surely put up some terrific scraps and El Capitan was leading the way. Skip is going to study medicine; and, if the past is any introduction to the future, the world may soon lav claim to a terrific Doc. History John Rohort Nolley, Jr. Richmond, Virginia 1951 Air Force Private, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Editorial Staff. Cadet, 3, 2, Managing Editor. Cadet. 1; Business Staff, Bonih. 3, 2; International Relations Club, 1; Publicity Manager, Hop Committee, I; Richmond Club, 4, 3; Intramural Council, 3; Officer of the Guard Association. Another of the Holy City ' s gifts to V. M. I., Bob probably holds the record for the number of week ends taken in one year — -more than most men get away with in four. In spite of all those pilgrimages to Richmond, he has been able to keep up the good grades and manage the Cadet during the six-day grind. A gentleman, scholar, and racketeer, no other man can claim to have as many thumbs in as many pies as this businessman of barracks. If college activities are any indication of future life. Bob will be lighting his cigars with fifty-dollar bills before long. K-4 - f -y : ' Robert Tiire Nyiiian Saddle River, New Jersey 1952 Artillery Private, 4, 1; Corj)oral, 3; Sergeant, 2; Monogr: nierican Societv of Civil Engineers, 3, 2. 1 : Football 3. 2. I ; Officer of the Guard Association. Bob came to us from Yankee land the course of his cadctship he has sl( yon-all boy. He was like manna fron for he consistently sparked the team fi Civil Engineering m Club. 3. 2. I: 4; Basketball. 4. ith all the Yankee ways, but in Ay been converted into a true heaven on the basketball team. ■ four years. The Institute will Bob when he le for the service in June, ( 0 t952 Theodore Et-kerson O ' Connor Palo Alto, California ■irmor 1952 History Private, 4; Corporal, 3; Sergeant, 2; Captain, 1; Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Universities; Associate Editor, 1952 Bomb. 1; Armed Forces Club, 3, 2, President, 1 ; International Relations Club, 2, 1 ; North Side Club, 2; Distinguished Military Student. From out of the San Francisco fog came T. E. ' Tm getting a little thin on top O ' Connor, invading the Institute with stories of the Deutsch occupation. He is the son of a soldier ' s son. and he will carry on the family tradition through his know-how and natural aptitude for the military way. He took pride in the company he commanded and made it an outfit of superior quality. Although he could smell a party a mile away, his devotion to military achievement and to the traditions of the System will not soon be forgotten by those who know him well. Francisco Fernando Ospina Hernandez Medellin. Antio iuia. Colombia. South America 1952 Armor Electrical Engineering Private, 4, 1; Corporal, 3; Sergeant, 2; Armed Forces Club, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; American Institute of Electrical Engineers, 3, 2, 1 ; Officer of the Guard Association. W hy he left home and a commission in the Colombian Army to come north of the equator to V. M. I. is not fully understood by anyone in- cluding Fred. Under normal conditions this Electrical Engineer, who is a Liberal Artist at heart, has dignity and courtesy unsurpassed. However, recently, Fred has led the Electrical Engineering Section with its pass- word. Fred ' s previous training and psychology of life manifest ideally the old Prussian militarism. With soldiering being his goal and ideal existence, Fred will certainly excel in this line. -v William Lawrence Patrick Savannah, Georgia Artil lery Civil En g Private. 4; Corporal. 3; First Sergeant. 2; Captain, 1; Society of Civil Engineers, 3, 2, 1 ; Glee Club. 3. 2, President, 1 ; Associate Editor, 19,52 Bomb: Hop Committee, 1; Distinguished Military Student. There was much sadness in Savannah on that fateful September morning in 1948 when Pat left his Anne. Much has taken place since that time and many honors have been bestowed on this Southern lad. Larry ' s talents in the field of music have been used to the best advantage as the guiding head of the Glee Club and Commander of the Regimental Musicians. In June Pat will leave us to apprentice in Uncle Sam ' s Corps of Engineers before returning to Georgia for the Reconstruction. s 7 e f952 S Md William Willis Palton, Jr. Silver Spring. Marvland Infantry 1952 Chemistry Privale, 4, 1; Corporal, 3; Sergeant, 2; American Chemical Socielv. 3, 2, 1; Officer of the Guard Association: Circulation Staff. Titrn-Out. 3: Editorial Staff. Cadet. 1; Feature Editor. Turn-Oiit. 1: Distinguished Military Student; Basketball, 4. 3: Track. 4: 1952 Bomb Staff. Young ■ ' Scurvy came to V. M. I. in ihi- fall of ' 48 and just tolerated the regulations. His has been a life of arming interests. Included in his accomplishments have been academics. sp« rts. military (?), and extra- curricular activities. He 11 be best remembered for his column in the Cadet. Not even the Institute officials can deny his mastery of the English language, although they do sport a few trod-upon toes. And now our ' ' All-American ' ' ' lad leaves V. M. I. still just tolerating the svstcm. but leaving behind a rather iiiipressi e record. Neal Cleere Petree, Jr. Hopewell. Virginia 79.52 Artillery Civil Engineering Private, 4, 2, 1 ; Corporal, 3; Officer of the Guard Association; Ameri- can Society of Civil Engineers, 3, 2, 1 ; North Side Club, 2, 1 ; Baseball, 4, 2, 1; Basketball. 4. 3, 2, 1 ; Football, 4, 3, 2, 1, Honorable Men- tion, All-American; United Press, All-Southern; Associated Press, All-State for 1951 and 1952. Undoubtedlv one of the V. M. I. football greats ' of all time and one of the finest all-round athletes in the hislorv of the Bastille on the Nile. Peaches will long l . ' the subject of locker room bull sessions. Neai, Jr. ' s only complaints are the distance from Lexington to Madison College and the interference of academics with his college education. It can truly be said, V. M. I. is a finer place because he was here. Charles Arthur Pijier, Jr. Cumberland. Maryland 1952 Air Force Ciril Engineering! Private. 4. 1; Corporal. 3: Sergeant. 2: Circulation Staff. Tnrn-Onl. 2: Monogram Club. 3. 2. 1 ; Officer of the (;uard Association: Annrican Society of Civil Engineers, 3, 2. 1; Track. 4; Lacrosse, 3. The Great Piker came to V. M. I. out of the hills of Cumberland with the firm belief of self-exprfssi4in and has exercised this right ac- cordingly. This hydromatic hillbilly wilb the smooth line and the urge to travel has known what he wanted and has gone out and gotten it. Charlie has breezed through his academic work without too much stress, and still found time for brief attempts at military glory and athletic en- deavor. However, Charlie will always be remembered for his straight- forwardness and his natural ability to get along with people. We don ' t need to worry about Charlie ' s future, because he ' ll always be up there at the top where he belongs. Cia a t952 Gary Ellis Pittiiiaii Waverlv, Virginia 19S2 Civil Eng Private, 4, 3, 2, 1; Methodist Club, 4, 3; American Society of Civil Engineers, 3, 2, 1; Officer of the Guard Association; Editorial Staff, 1952 ISonibi Football, 4; Cross Country, 3; Manager, Track, 2, 1; Manager, Cross Countrv. 1 ; Track, 4. A product of the Old South, this likeabl.-. easv-going lad with the friendly smile will be renicnihered hy his classmates for his ability to remain unruffled even in the most perplexing situations. Born with an ability to procrastinate and still be able to Ixal the (leadlines, Gary has slumped both his instructors an«l clasMnalr-, with his sound, analytical (|uestiiining and arguing. Gary, fon ll dubbed Hollo by his classmates, has proven his capabilities as a leader by managing the indoor, outdoor, and cross-country track teams with unmistakable precision. We are sure his future will be managed even better. John Patritk PoiUisik Ford Citv. I ' eiinsvlvania Air Force Electrical Engineering int, 2; Monogram Club, 2, 1: Private, 4, 1 ; Corporal, 3 ; Ser American Institute of Electrical Engineers, 2, 1 ; North Side Club, 1 ; Football, 4, 3, 2, 1; Basketball, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Baseball, 4; Academic Stars, 2; Distinguished Military Student; Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Universities. A top, all-around athlete and one of the top-ranking men academically in his class, John has won the admiration and respect of all his classmates. We shall always remember his quiet, forceful personality and determina- tion to get things done. ' Porky, as he is known to his friends, is sure to find success in any field he chooses. We wish the best to him and Lila, his bride-to-be. Oliiey Hume Powers Fredericksburg, Virginia 1952 Civil En Private, 4. 3, 2, 1; Canterbury Club, 4. 3; American Institute of Electrical Engineers, 4, 3; American Society of Civil Engineers, 2, 1; Monogram Club, 3, 2, 1 ; Track, 4, 3, 2, I ; Indoor Track, 3, 2. 1 ; Cross Country, 3, 2, 1 ; Officer of the Guard Association. His Brother Rats call him Hume. Herm, Ace, and Olnev. but no matter what they call him they can always find him by his red nose and bright smile. Hume joined our ranks from Quantico, Va., and immediately established himself as one of our class characters. If ever anyone was low. v all he had to do was go and see Hume. We will alv lovable little fellow who called everyone his friend. remember the lAe f952 Smd James Edward Price. Jr. SoMt ' ll. e« Jersey Infantry 1952 Civil Engineering Private. 4. 2. 1. Corporal. 3; American Soeielv of Civil Engineers, 3, 2. 1: Humor Editor and Managing Editor, Turn Out. 1. Diamond Jim Price came to us from the United States Army vtith a skeptical cast of the eye for the system and a softly muttered, I ' m a dissatisfied veteran. While engulfed in this vale of tears, he could he found lounging quietly in the P. X. or lurking in the arch with the ever- present cigarette, coolly ohserving the frenzied multitudes about him. Jim has M ' on an undying friendship from his reputation of ardent enthusiasm and remarkable endurance upon those social events away from the Bastille. His patient tutorage and advic-e for the Rat Brothers will long be gratefullv remembered bv those of us who have benefitted bv them. __ Henry Liieas Quiseiiberry Roanoke, Virginia 1951 Private, 4. 2, 1 ; Corporal, 3; Roanoke Cli Football, 4. 3, 2, 1, All-State Honorable ble Mention, 1, All-State End. 1. Civil Engineering lb, 4, 3, 2; Track, 4, 3, 2, Mention, 2, All-Southern Huck will long be remembered fi ball. Many gathered to listen to his love strummed a wicked guitar with verses ac the road boys from Roanoke, Huck sooi and became one of Buzz ' s boys. Lovin on the gridiron, but quite peaceable elsewh by his friends for his friendlir r his sterling end play in foot- tales and to hear the man who ■cordinglv. After being one of 1 won the love of Colonel Marr, g a scrap, rough as they come , he will long be remembered Clarence Georjje Redman, Jr. BIytheville, Arkansas Air Force Civil Engineering 2; Captain, 1: Glee Club, Private, 4; Corporal. 3; Suppiv Sergeant 4. 3, 2, Vice President, 1 ; American Societv of Civil Engineers. 4, 3, 2, 1 North Side Club, 2; Intramural Manager, 2; Distinguished Military (Graduate. If you ' ens the boat ez far a as far from bein do is ask the mi charm at many important to hi] 1 ... 2 ... 3 the same cadeiic s citv slicker, vou hez missed Bed Redman is just about can get, and all vou have to heard him sing and felt his f the glee club concerts over the state. The military is and he has mastered the art. Whether in counting . 4 . . . on thi ' parade ground or singing a song to he is the same Red — a real leader and an important I ' t never seed Blvtheville ity slickers goes. C. G. tvpical Arkansan as voi young ladies who have sset to us here as he will be in the service. C f952 George Holt Ripley Radford, Virgil 1952 Electrical Engineering Private, 4, 1; Corporal. 3; Sergeant, 2; American Institute of Elec- trical Engineers, 3, 2, 1; Officer of the Guard Association; North Side Club, 2, 1: Monogram Club, 3, 2. I ; National Speleological Soeietv, 2; Football. 4. 3. 2. 1 ; Wrestling, 4. Although Rip has not excelled in the military end at V. M. 1., he has certainly been a stalwart on the football field. He has played three years of varsity football as a guard, winning his monogram each year. Rip ' s talents run in other directions, too. He is a lover of jazz and also a very talented musician. Many Brother Rats have spent hours in his room listening to him playing the ukelele or any other instrument avail- able, and on many occasions his room has been the location for a barracks jam session. When we leave the Institute, memories of Rip and his uke leading us in the ' ' Hula-Ha will linger forever. Daniel Bruce Roberlison Saddle River, New Jersey 1952 Private, 4; Corporal. 3; First Sergeant. 2; Battalion Commander, 1; Yankee Club, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; American Chemical Soeietv, 3, 2, 1 ; Associate Editor, 1952 Bomb: Football. 4; Distinguished Military Student. Dan Bruce came down to us from ' way up in New Jersey, but with a genuine Rebel drawl. How come? Why he was born in Virginia, of course! Once here Robbie set his sights on the attainment of such military distinction as would prove him a product of Old Corps environment, and those five stripes seem to indicate his success. Branded by some a radical for his outspokenness at class gatherings, the Lizard ' revels in his title. Whether it ' s Chemistry or the Armored Forces, there ' s room for Robbie at the top. Ufa Walter Gray Robertson, Jr. i ' arsaw, Virginia 1952 Air Force Civil Enpineerinff Private, 4, 2, 1 ; Corporal, 3 ; Monogram Club, 3, 2. 1 ; American Society of Civil Engineers, 3, 2, 1; Officer of the Guard Association; Wrestling, 4; Golf, 4, 3, 2, Captain, 1. In keeping with the familv tradition, the Poot emigrated to V. M. I. from the woods of Warsaw on that fateful September 13th. It didn ' t take him long to realize that he wasn ' t born to be an L.A., and Uncle Buzz had another boy. In the past four years Robby has been outstanding for his skill and great enthusiasm for golf, but we shall remember him most for his loyal, quiet friendship and big, blushing smile. 7 e f952 (MtJ George Alfred Robison Piedi .III. Califo Civil Ens Artillery I ' rivalc, 4, 3; Sergeant. 2; Second Lieulenanl. 1; Aniorioan Socielv of Civil Engineers. 3, 2, 1 ; Monogram Club, 3. 2, 1. Treasurer. 2. Vice IVesident, 1; Honor Court. 1; Football. 4. 3. 2. 1; Track. 1; Distinguished Mililarv Student; Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Vnitersities. As the loudspeaker blared out Tackle made by Robison. a famed Alumnus commented. Hell, you don ' t have to see his tackles, you can hear them throughout the stadium. Yes, it was because of such resound- ing tackles that George was selected as an honorable mention All-State and All-Southern Linebacker. Robbie is known to his classmates and to the facultv for his smile, leadership, and scholastic ability. His foresight and clear thinking have carried him far at V. M. I., and he shoulrl never have any difhcully if he meets his probhnis as solidly as he has his gridiron opponents. ' P P ' PJ John Francis Roche III Albany. New York 1952 Armor English Private. 4; Corporal. 3: Sergeant. 2; Battalion Adjutant. 1; Newman Club, 4, 3, 2; Armed Forces Club. 3. 2. 1 ; Monogram Club. 3. 2. 1 ; Yankee Club, 4, 3, 2, 1; Lectern Club. President. 1; Who ' s Who in American Colleges anil Universities; 19S2 Bomb Co-Editor, 1; Swimming, 4; Cross Country, 3, 2; Track, 4, 3. 2. 1; Distinguished Military Student. Jack was attracted all the way from Albany. New York, to the West Point of the South with the hoi e of attaining an R. A. commission. He also brought with him a love of athletics and the desire to excel in anything attempted. He was quick to show his prowess on the track as a top 440 man. His ability with the books established him as one of the top Mounge lizards in Barracks. Rodney ' s esteem in Barracks was indicated by the honor of being elected bv his classmates as co-editor of this Bontb. Need more be said? Minor Lee Rogers London, England 1952 Pin Private. 4, 1: Corporal, 3; Sergeant, 2; Historian, Class of 1952; General Committee, 3, 2, 1 ; Honor Court, 2, President, 1 ; International Relations Club. 4. Secretary. 3. Vice President, 2, President, 1 ; Hop Com- mittee, 3, 2, 1; American Institute of Phvsics. 1; TurnOut Staff, 2; Canterbury Club, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Academic Stars, 3; Distinguished Military Student; Monogram Club, 3, 2, Secretary, 1; Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Universities; Officer of the Guard Association; Valedictorian of the Class of 1952; Tennis, 4, 3. Co-Captain, 2, 1; Indoor Track, 2. Very early in his cadetship, Lee Rogers was recognized by his Brother Rats as a leader, and he was elected Class Historian. Then, as we knew him better through the later years of barracks life, we came to admire and respect him as a trulv outstanding man in our class. Finally, we placed on his shoulders the highest honor a Class can give a man — Lee was President of i nr Honor Court. He served in this capacity with such capability, sinctrili. huuilileness. and such plain good sense that we. upon parting with him. know we are leaving one of the finest, most loved men the Corps has ever seen. Ci L 0 f952 ISioloisy Virginia Acafleniy of Thomas Nelson Rucker Clifton Forge. Virginia Air Force 1952 Private, 4. 3, 2. 1 ; Canterbury Club. 4, 3; „ Science, 4, 3, 2, President, 1 ; National Speleological Societv, 2, 1 ; North Side Club, 2, 1; Track, 4; Academic Stars, 2, 1; Phillip H. Killev Award, 2; Officer of the Guard Association; Distinguished Military Student. Tommy wasn ' t at V. M. I. very long before he became one of Doc s boys. Section Richard soon became the name by which he was known by all. Although we have all had a hard time keeping up with Ruck ' s home towns, he is now back in the hills of West Virginia. Is there any place he hasn ' t lived? If vou need anv proof of the good work this bov has done at V. M. I., just take a look at the stars he has worn. After V. M. I. he will enter the University of Virginia to become a Wahoo. Who knows, he might be your family doctor some day!! Good luck, Tom, enjoy that college life among the socialites of Virginia. WiUcox Ruftin, Jr. Norfolk, Virginia 1952 Air Force Biology Privale, 4, 3, 2. 1 ; Glee Club. 4. 3; Virginia Academv of Science. 4. 3, 2, 1; Canterbury Club, 4, 3, 2. 1 ; Virginia Tidewater Club, 4, 3. 2, 1; North Side Club, 2, 1; Wrestling, 4, 3, 2, 1 : Golf. 4. 3, 2. 1; Officer of the Guard Association. Besides being one of Doc ' s most promising medical students. Bill has found time to become a fine wrestler. For some reason, he has never become overly intrigued by our military system. Behind his jovial per- sonality, we find as sincere and true a friend as one could wish. Things won ' t seem right when we don ' t see Annie at the Hops. We Mill only know that the sweetest girl in the world is nursing Bill through Medical School. l..A . . Hujih Prichett von Zell Rnlisam Albert Lea, Minnesota Private, 4. 3, 2, 1 ; Canterburv Club, 4; Armed Forces Club, 4. 3; International Relations Club, 2; Football, 4; Golf, 3, 1; Officer of the Guard Association. Out of the wilds of Minnesota, into the Class of ' 51, came a quiet, smiling, blond-headed lad called Hugh. After a year of dodging vicious slide rules and those courses which feature numbers. Hugh took refuge in the rose-colored world of the LA ' s. He had once heard that a person who worked too much might become addicted to it. To avoid both work and addiction, Hugh threw down his hay and began to read — history. He loved V. M. I., the Gini, the State, the P. X.. the hospital, Edmondson Avenue, and the week ends. One morning in June, a Hav will stand to rest for the last time, and a smile will disappear from the ranks of gray. T e f952 S(mS George Ruiidulxili St. John Salem. Virginia i952 Forte Etiglish PrivaU-. 4, 3, 2, 1 ; North Side Club, 2, 1 ; Lectern Club, 1 ; Officer of the Guard Association ; Ro Football. 2. 1. jke Club, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Glee Club, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; George has exhibited during his four years at V. M. I. two of the finest attributes a man can have. First, he overcame a shoulder injury which would stop most men and became one of the best defensive guards V. M. I. has seen in many years. Second, George is a man whom it is a privilege to know well. His is the tvpe of friendship that does not wear thin. Solid, with two feet firmly planted on the ground. George will always bear the respect of all who know him. James Clarence Sartor Rayville. Louisiana 19. 2 Infantry Civil Engineering Private, 4, 3, 2, 1; Officer of the Guard Association; Louisiana Club, 4, 3, 2, 1; Armed Forces Club, 3. 2; Methodist Club, 4; Glee Club, 4, 3; American Society of ( ' ivil Engineers, 3. 2. 1. -it ha thou Jim ' Institute, and walk tours in n was able to obtain fr Sem and to parties sadistic personalit; never been daunted throughout his four years at the h he was the first of our Brother Rats to be busted pw barracks courtyard. The few spare hours Jimmy oni the pressing Civil Course, he willingly gave to the ill Roanoke. Alwavs readv with a greeting, Jim ' s . will carrv him far in life. fr(i7(e William Schenstroni, Jr. Torrenioliiios. Malaga. Spain J 952 Eleclriral Kii rieeriiig Private. 4, 1; Corporal, 3; Sergeant. 2; President of Lutheran Club. 1. Vice President. 2; Officer of the Guard Association; American Institute of Electrical Engineers, 3, 2, 1 ; Yankee Club, 4. 3. 2. 1 ; Wrestling, 4. 3, 2, 1. Because of the never-ending storm which he was always in. our Brother Rat soon became known as Stormy. The Electrical Engineering Department found him true to his nickname when working in the labora- tory. Although Bill might have experienced some difficulty in his academics, his hard work and perseverance have given us great confidence in his ability. He has brought to us the Ufe of sunny Spain which he will undoubtedly carry with him wherever he may go. Cla o( 952 Air Fore Charles Jefferson Shoaf Roanoke, Virginia 1952 Chemistry Private. 4; Corporal, 3; Sergeant, 2; Battalion Adjutant, 1; Roanoke Club, 4, 3, 2, 1; Presbyterian Club, 4, 3, 2; American Chemical Society, 3, 2, 1, Secretary-Treasurer, 2, President, 1: Cross Country, 4; Track, 4; Swimming, 3, 2; Distinguished Military Student; Academic Stars, 3, 2; Armed Forces Chemical Association Award; Who ' s Who in American Colleges find Universities. er separate Charlie from his chemistry itudy was to start some talk of Horse the radio. His perseverance paid off earing and the award of a Graduate for next rear. Predicted comment About the only way we could e books when he was determined to Shows or get ' Down Yonder ' on in those gold stars he has been i Assistantship at Purdue Universit based on Charlie ' s personality; Purdue campus, 195.3, were taking chemistry, have you seen that Mr. Shoaf? ' ' o-ed: I sh I William Alexander Sliiink Columbia, Missouri 1952 Artillery Electrical Engineering Private. 4. 3, 2, 1 ; American Institute of Electrical Engineers. 3, 2. 1 ; Armed Forces Club, 3, 2, 1 ; Baptist Club, 4, 3, 2; Presbvterian Club, 1; Officer of the Guard Association; Texas Club, 1 ; M. D. A., 1 ; 1952 Bomb Staff. Bill came to the Institute with aspirations of combining the Electrical Course with his military endeavors. One of the staunches! defenders of the system, he never failed to uphold the best traditions of V. M. 1. We will not forget the reverberations of Big Bill ' s roar as he reprimanded a new cadet for an infraction of the Rat Line. Having been an Army brat, Bill will find military life no novelty whether he serves in the artillery or some other branch. John Anderson Simon, Jr. San Diego, California 1951 Artillery Civil Engineering Private, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; American Society of Civil Engineers, 3, 2, 1 ; Officer of the Guard Association. John came to us in 1947 from the Sunshine State of Florida Strange the Golden State one of the top me true friend and on beaten. We are coi leaves V. M. I. seem, he is now a resident and ardent supporter of ' of California. Through hard work he has become 1 of the Civil Department under Uncle Buzz. For a ; who enjoys a party as well as the next, he cannot be ifideni that he will attain the success due him when he 7 e t952 Smd James Melviii Stallings Norfolk. Virginia J 9.52 Civil Eiiffiin ' t ' ring :nil. 1 : Aiiifrioan Sociotv of Civil r.Mling, 4; Tidewater Club. 4. 3. I, Staff: Turu-Oiil Staff. 3. Ciroula- Annor Private. 4. 3. 2: Second l.i.nl. Engineers: Methodist Club. 1. .5. 2: 2. 1 : Armed Forces Club. 2 : I ' J,- 2 {.. tion Manager. 2, Assistant l!usirii '  From a swarm of vvhnrf rats along the Norfolk waterfr emerged on that fateful September morning. Traveling between ton and Lynchburg, he li ided his other free time with that notorious magazine, the Turu-Oul. and studying for Uncle Buzz. His musical ability won him recognition in the Regimental Musicians, but his pet sport was cards. Whether at home in Norfolk, Lexington, or Richmond, Jim will always make a hit with his |niet, friendly manner. nnt Ji Lexin « George Charles Stringer, Jr. New Orleans. Louisiana Private. 4, 2. 1 ; Corporal, 3; Virginia Academv of Science, 2, 1; North Side Club, 2, 1 : Louisiana Club, 3,2, 1 ; OfBcer of the Guard Association: Football, 3, 2: Track, 3, 2. 1. Our biggest Brother Rat came to V. M. L from New Orleans after three years of service in the Marine Corps. George took V. M. I. in stride as easily as he did the Marine Corps or any other phase of life. Endowed with extraordinary natural ability in academics, athletics and the military, George has excelled during his four years at V. M. L without having to exert himself in any way. Big in heart as well as in stature, George will always be remembered as one of our most popular Brer Rats. Whatever George does and wherever he goes, his genial air. mature outlook, and winning smile will carrv him far along the road to success. John Ramsay Taylor, Jr. Marlin. Texas Air Forte English Private, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Officer of the Guard Association : Texas Club. 4, 3, 2, Vice President, 1 ; Canterbury Club, 4, 3, 2, 1 : International Relations Club, 3. 2, Corresponding Secretarv, 1; Associate Editor, 1952 Bomb; Cmlet Staff, 4, 3, 2. Activities Editor, 1; Lectern Club, Vice President, 1. A disciple of Sam Houston and the Alamo came to us in Bambi Taylor. This cosmopolitan lad traveled during his cadetship from Lynch- burg to London and from Rotterdam to Roanoke. Noted for his good taste in women, he is to be found at every hop with the most beautiful Texas women. As one of Dodo ' s children, John has contributed greatly to the Bomb, the Cadet, and mostlv to F Companv. Come June Bambi will give up his afternoon siestas for law school at Texas. Gen. Vandcnburg ( w ? W52 Air Fo Stover Blair Thomas South Boston, Virginia 1951 ,il En Private, 4, 1: Corporal, 3; Sergeant, 2; Baptist Student Union; American Society of Civil Engineers; Officer of the Guard Association; Monogram Clubi 3. 2, 1 ; Baseball, 4, 3. 2. Captain. 1 ; Circulation Staff, Blair is noted as the best slow-ball pitcher in Virginia. Besides being the mainstay on the pitching staff, he is also Captain of the baseball team. His talents aren ' t limited to the baseball field, however, known as South Boston ' s gift to women, he cuts quite a figure on the dance floor, too. Blair always has time for a smile and a kind word. Being one of Buzz ' s boys, he is an engineer with good, practical sense. He is sure to be a success in whatever he undertakes. William Albert Thompson. Jr. li ise. Virginia Air Force 195 Civil Engineering eani, 2; Captain, 1; Who ' s Who Private, 4; Corporal. 3; Fin in American Colleges and Universities; Cadet Staff. 3, Circulation M ager, 2, Business Manager. 1 ; Hop Committee, 2, 1 ; General Committee, 1 ; Honor Court, Vice President, 1 ; Air Force Association Medal, 2 ; Dis- tinguished Military Student: American Society of Civil Engineers, 3, 2, 1. Bill is the exception to the rule Jack of all trades — master of none. During the last four years he has won the respect and admiration of all associated with him by his fair and thorough handling of Dog Company as well as the Cadet, and his work as Vice President of the Honor Court. Bill ' s greatest attribute is his friendly and sincere disposition. Countless Brother Rats head to see Bill when they need mature and sound advice. The most important aspect of Bill ' s life is Pres. and we don ' t blame him. The V. M. I. of the future is sure to be populated by a host of Wee-Willies, just like the grand old man. Robert Campbell Tripp Detroit, Michigan 1951 Armor Biology- Private, 4, 3. 2. 1 ; Yankee Club, 4, 3, 2. 1 ; Officer of the Guard Association ; Virginia Academy of Science, 3, 2, 1 ; Physics Club, Presi- dent, 1 ; Track, 4. Bob came to us from Detroit in 1947 and immediately elected the Pre-Med course as the object of his endeavors. Even though there have been times in the past when his temperament seemed to clash with his Biology curriculum, he now professes to be a firm advocate of the academic drive. He is characterized by a congeniality and friendliness which will carry him through life with no handicaps. lAe f952 ' S d Richard Steven Valack Rirhmond. Virginia 1952 Air Force Civil Engineering Private, 4, 2, 1; Corporal. 3; American Society of Civil Engineers. 3. 2. 1: Glee Club. 4. 3. 2. 1; Officer of the Guard Association; Armed Forces Club. 1; Bomb Staff. 3; Football. 4. As one of the youngest members of the Class of 1952, Rioh found his way to V. M. I. at the ripe old age of sixteen. During his cadetship Rich has aspired to the field of intramural athletics and has been the mainstay on Able Company ' s football and basketball teams . One of his finest traits is that his harshest expression is gol durn it. His clean sportsmanship has gained him the respect of the entire Corps. Walter Joseph Vogel Akron. Ohio 1952 Infantry History Private. 4. 3. 2, 1 ; Dramatic Club. 3; International Relations Club, 2. 1; Swimming Team. 4; Rifle Team, 2, 1; Editorial Staff, Turn-Out, 3. 2, 1, Literary Editor, 1. Once in a decade an individual comes to V. M. I. who is still an in- dividual after four years. Such a lad is Wally Vogel, who has refused to bend his will for anyone or anything. Those of us who listened to his sophisticated arguments, in and out of class, recognize a bit of Miniver Cheevy in Wally, for he would have delighted in riding with Lee or sharing a bottle with his beloved Edgar Allen Poe. Wally will never be forgotten, for in the years to come he should develop into a great adventure story writer. John Madison Walker Richmond. Virginia 1952 Artillery Physics Private, 4, 1 ; Corporal, 3 ; Sergeant, 2 ; Officer of the Guard Associa- tion; International Relations Club, ,3, 2. 1, Secretary, 3; Virginia Academy of Science. 3, 2; American Institute of Phvsics, Vice President, I; Baptist Club. 2. 1 ; North Side Club, 2. I ; 1952 Bomb Staff, 1 ; Library Staff, 2, 1 ; Wrestling, 4, 3. But, Sir, I gotta quest tions Walker was at it ag: obvious that Johnny got the him a ready source of information. John word; a man with definite ideas and aims. Yep. more times than one. 20-Oues- Looking at his academic record, it is er, and his fellow physicists always find a man in every sense of the d because of these attributes. he is definitely going to ' pla for himself in this old world. C o( f952 Donald Wilniore Warden Wythevill... Virginia 1952 Armor Civil Engineering Private, 4, 3. 2, 1 ; Baseball, 4, 3; American Society of Civil En- gineers, 3, 2, 1 : Baptist Club, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Southwest Virginia Club, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Officer of the Guard Association, Secretary. A product of Southwest Virginia, Don found himself a home within the four walls of Barracks. Although not academically inclined as a Rat, by a combination of hard work and good, common sense, he has risen to be one of the top men in the Civil Department. His outward appearance is one of seriousness, but he can always be found where the brighter side of life is being enjoyed. He has shown us through his will to work that he will succeed in any tield of work that he chooses. Cecil Henry Webb, Jr. hitesburg, Kentucky 1952 Artillery Chemistry Private, 4, 3; Sergeant, 2; Second Lieutenant, 1; Distinguished Mili- tary Student ; American Chemical Society, 3, Executive Committee, 2, 1 ; Editorial Staff, Cadet, 2; Methodist Club, 4, 3, 2; Advertising Editor, 1952 Bomb; Southwest Virginia Club. 4, 3, 2; National Speleological Society, 3, 2, 1; Intramural Council. 2; Monogram Minstrel, 2, 1; Company Intra- mural Manager, 2. We first knew Cecil in the ratline when he would throw his shoulders out of joint and relax, and everyone thought this Kentucky guy was straining. Although accusations were brought to bear against Cecil that his first pair of shoes was bought in the Q. M. D.. he had no trouble at all making himself extremely popular among his Brother Rats. With a good-natured friendliness. Cecil succeeded at V. M. I. by being perfectly natural in everything he did. He will succeed in later life the same way. - ' Infantry Douglas Rodney Webb East Rutherford, New Jersey 1952 Civil Engineering Private, 4, 1; Corporal, 3; Sergeant, 2; American Society of Civil Engineers, 3, 2, 1 ; Cadet Staff, 2, 1. Feature Editor, 1; 1952 Bomb Staff. Dirty has spent three years lamenting the day he left a civilian college to enter V. M. I., but still he graduates as the only man in the Institute ' s history to hold the dubious distinction of being the Rat that put the third class on pledge. As one of I ncle Buzz ' s boys, he is the best salesman the State of New Jersey (turnpike and all) ever sent South. Reverting to the carefree life of a first class private after two years of rank, Doug spent his final year trying to master the ukelele and the jews- harp, and keeping tabs on his favorite literary character, Pogo. I - 7 f952 S utd Joseph Frank Webber Koaiioko, Virginia 1952 Civil Engineerii Private, 4, 2, 1 ; Corporal, 3; Glee Club, 2, 1; Roanoke Club. 4. 1 riVaie, ' +, , ±, jOI 1J I m, . , J t vjmui , u, , Kuoimi nT v iui . i 2, 1; American Soeietv of Civil Engineers; Officer of the Guard Asmi tion; BasketbaU. 4; 1952 Bomb Staff; Monogram Minstrel. 2. 1. rilt anfl Director. 1 ; Ring Figure Committee, 2 ; Cadet Staff, 4. From out of the hills of the ' Star City ' ' came the woman killer barracks. Joe struggled through the hardships of his rat year. The wome seem to become attached to him by some queer means: ho«ever. ihei fancies don ' t seem to last for any length of time. Throughout his cade ship, Joe has maintained a good academic record as well as an excellei all around barracks record, and he will long be remember ' d by ever; one. It won ' t be any trouble for young Joe to progress in the world wit great strides. .Sjl. Arniislead Landoii Wellfortl III Bluefield, Vir Electrical Engine Private. 4. 1; Corporal, ,S; Sergeant, 2; Officer of the Guard Associa- tion; American Institute of Electrical Engineers, 3, Secretary, 2, Chair- man, 1; Canterbury Club, 4, 3, 2; Hop Committee, Treasurer, 1; Barracks Electrician, 1; Chairman, 1952 Ring Figure Committee; Tennis Manager, 1; Intramural Council, 1. •the an who made the E.E. Department Wellford, ha mixed both academic and social events to become a better than average success around barracks. There seems to be only two places in the U. S, that interest him at the present — Bluefield because it ' s home and Lvnch- because. Reckon if it weren ' t for Army, the QMD would go burg jus broke. To see Arm quite a nonchalant pe capable worker. . bii nd barracks uniler all this we c find uld think he 1 verv hard and C8 -«c: Bruee Calvin Wells, Jr. Richmond, Virginia Private, 4, 2, 1 ; C. il, 3; Music Editor. Cadet. 1; Gle 2. 1; Methodist Club. 4. 3; Richii of the Guard Association. nd Club. 4. 3; Comr ■ Club, 4, 3, , 2; Officer Bruce came to us from Rich needless to say, Richmond ' s loss was oi the Glee Club from the very bcginnin even greater heights when he became nd, a.. in September of ' 47, and, our gain. He became a mainstay in and his singing ability reached list for the V. M. I. Commanders. It ' s a good thing that the words Wells and Women both start with a W, because they go together as well as any other two synonymous words. Need more be said? Seriously though, we all know that anyone with the traits possessed by Bruce is certain to go far in the future. ( U ( f952 Cecil Teaford Welsh, Jr. Norfolk, Virginia Air Force 19ii2 Civil Engineering Private, 4, 3, 2. 1 ; Glee Club, 4, 3, 2; Aiiicrioaii Socielv of Civil En- gineers, 3, 2, 1 ; Tidevtater Clnb, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Presbyterian Club, 4: Business Staff. TurnOut, 2. Early in his V. M. I. career grav-hcadcd Cee lost his heart to a Randolph-Macon girl. But between v cek ends spent in Lynchburg, he diligently applied himself to academics and to maintaining privileges for more v eek ends. A civilian at heart, Cecil became a connoisseur of fine clothes. This, combined with his natural good looks, would benefit him as a diplomat. But, in whatever he may endeavor after graduation, his pleasant personality, good common sense, and cheerful manner will in- sure his success. He will always be remembered by his Brother Rats as a regular kind of guy. I David Ritliaid White Lvnehburg, Virginia Private, 4, 1 ; Corporal, 3 ; Sergeant, 2 ; Lynchburg Club, 4, 3,2, 1 ; Presbyterian Club, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; International Relations Club, 2, 1 ; Glee Club, 4, 3, 2, Business Manager, 1 ; Officer of the Guard Association. Dave, one of these happy people who get Dips for four years of letter-writing and sack-hitting, is well known throughout barracks for his open friendliness and wonderful disposition. Being ' the tallest man in the Corps has not stopped his roommates from trying his patience with practical jokes. With a girl in every school in the Old Dominion and in some of the adjacent territories, Dave can easily be named an Operator. Never the one to turn down a party, he also contributed to raising the morale of his Brother Rats in his capacity of recruiter for the VMI Inn run by Ma and Pa Winfree in Lynchburg. -- LlWi If ' ' ' ■ ' ' {Jf Edward Stanley Wilbarger, Jr. Richmond, Virginia 1952 Corps of Engineers Civil Engineering Private, 4; Corporal, 3: Supply Sergeant. 2; Second Lieutenant. 1: American Society of Civil Engineers, 3, 2. 1 ; Fencing, 4; Pistol Team. 4. 3; Ring Figure Committee, 2; Academic Stars, 2. 1. Ed. our future sanitary engineer, came to the Institute from the Holy City destined to be one of Buzz ' s boys. and Uncle Buzz can well be proud of the record that Ed made. He well deserves those academic stars for his hard work. Ring Figure and Awful Adolf will long be remembered by every member of our class. Due to his untiring efforts our Ring Figure was a great success. We all hope that you will be the first to reach the moon, Ed, especially after all that rocket research. By the way, how long did you say it would take a good track man to make it to the moon and back? k 1 K ' !— I -w. -- - « . lAe t952 Smd Efhvard James Wiley, Jr. Rithnioiid, Virginia Infantry 1952 Biology Private, 4, 2 ; Corporal, 3 : Second Lieutenant, 1 ; Glee Club, 4. 3, 2, 1 ; Monogram Club, 3. 2, I ; Hop Committee, 2, 1 ; Virginia Academy of Science, 4, 3. 2, 1 ; National Speleological Societv. 2, 1 ; Methodist Club, 4, 3, 2. 1; Religious Council, 1; North Side Club, 2; Richmond Club, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Lacrosse, 4. 3. Jim came to us from the Holy City along with many others of our Brother Rats. During his tour of duty at the Institute, everyone has recognized Jim ' s sense of duly to everything he has undertaken. He will always be remend)ered for his ideals, and pleasant attitude towards his superiors and friends. Jim is envied bv all for his choice of a certain little gal from his home town, whom he will marry after finals. The Medical College of Virginia is fortunate to have Jim enter its doors next fall. We all know he will be a credit to V. M. L and the medical profession. • Thomas William Wilkersoii Mo itvale, Virginia 1951 Civil Engineering Private, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; American Society of Civil Engineers, 3, 2, 1 ; Officer of the Guard Association; Roanoke Club, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; American Speleological Society, 2, 1 ; Sw Wilk ' s broad grin is well kno of barracks. His abilitv as a raconteur at V. M. I. Whether it be a eonleii romantic conquest, he always manage loss will be genuinely felt; his infedi the humor in all kinds of situations 4; FoolbalK 3. n over the blanket-covered tables as unsurpassed during his sojourn ilaUMJ parachute jump or a new to keep the troops guessing. His us laughter and his abilitv to see II be missed bv all. Infantry Howard Allen Williamson Augusta, Georgia 1952 Histo 2. 1; 1952 Bomb , 3, 2. 1; Track, 4; ith the he still Private, 4, 3, 2, 1; International Relations Club, Staff; Canterburv Club, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Armed Forces Club. Rifle Team, 3; Editorial Staff, TurnOut. Howard, an Army brat, came to ns after a year in Germany idea of wanting to be an Infantryman. For some strange reason wants to. The greatest change Howard has made is that of bee true Rebel after earlv radical tendencies towards the North. H undoubtedly one of the friendliest and kindest Brother Rats we our class. He has never hesitated to drop his own work and problems to help others, and he might be called the class typist. His sincerity and sturdiness of character will insure him a success at his future career. award have Um- ( 7952 Air Force William Joseph Paul Winkler Olean, New York 1952 Biology Private, 4, 3, 1; Sergeant, 2; Officer of the Guard Association; American Society of Civil Engineers, 3, 2; Bomb Staff, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Turn-Oul Staff, 4, 3, 2, 1; Cadet Staff, 4, 3, 2; Fencing. 2; Rifle Team, 2; Armefl Forces Club, 3, 2, 1. Forsaking the Castle on the Hudson for Southern hospitahty, Kip will never forget his rebel excursion, for it brought him in contact with the fairest of the muses, Bobbye Terese. Foregoing two of his main pastimes, yachting and skiing, he has devoted his few moments of spare time to photography, and has become the foremost flashbulb technician in barracks, doing work for the Bomb. Cadet, and Turii-Out. and of course, himself. Kip ' s plans after graduation are strictly Air Force, in particu- lar, jets — with such connections, watch his vapor trail. Oh, yes, Kip, we hope you fill those pink booties very soon. Charles Arthur Wolford Jeanerette. Louisiana 1952 Armor English Private, 4, 3,2,1; Officer of the Guard Association ; Newman Club, 4; Louisiana Club, 2, 1; Catholic Choir, 4, 3; Track, 4, 3, 2, 1. Charles followed his brother ' s footsteps when he came to V. M. I.; however, here the similarity ends, because Charles became one of the few free thinkers in the Corps — refusing to be stamped into the typical Institute pattern. During his four years at V. M. I. our boy from Louisiana ' s Cajin country has distinguished himself in both athletics and academics. Charles will not only be remembered for his achievements, but also for his friendly grin, willingness to help a Brother Rat, or par- ticipation in a wild party. Sherril Leslie Wright Roanoke, A ' irginia 1952 Infantry Civil Engineering Private, 4; Corporal. 3; Sergeant, 2; Second Lieutenant, 1; Glee Club. 4, 3, 2; Turn-Out Staff, Advertising Manager, 2, Business Manager, 1; American Society of Civil Engineers, 3. 2. 1. Roanoke ' s poor man ' s Harry James has proved himself a true Brother Rat by his friendly nature and ready smile. Managing the busi- ness of the Turn-Out, successfully completing his Civil Course, and never missing a week end where there was one to be had, he has proved his capacity for mixing business with pleasure to a successful end. Meek and mild in manner, but sincere in all things, Jack will succeed wherever opportunity knocks. 1 ' Pj ts 7 e f952 (Md Stanley Wright, Jr. MaplewooH. New Jersey niing, 4; Yankee Club, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Melhodist •A Association; Circulation Manager. V. IVI. I. Private. 4. 3. 2, 1 ; Swin Club. 4, 3 ; Officer of the Gua Cudet. 2; Lectern Club, 1. The ' 51 ' s parting shot at V. M. I., Stan proves to be an extraordinary person. No one who has known this Liberal Artist has ever been able to determine what he would be doing at any one time. He might be reading from his monumental stack of books, painting, drawing, or relaxing with the ' deck. If there was ever anybody who did not enjoy Stan ' s company, that person is yet to be found. We know that in the future Stan will con- tinue to ' niake friends and influence people. - J Infantry William Marshall Zollniaii, Jr. Lexiiiglon Virginia 1952 Civil En Private, 4, 2, 1; Corporal, 3; Ainerioan Society of Civil Engineers, 3, 2, 1; Officer of the Guard Association; Distinguished Military Student. ' Sparkie ' (the one and only) Zollnian is an individual that will long be remembered bv his Brother Rats ' ' for his wit and sarcastic re- marks, but he will be remembered even longer for his use of good, common, solid, horse sense. Whenever anyone needed a friend, Sparkie was always there, and when there was a party he was the first to arrive. May your career in the Medical Service Corps be a long and happy one, Sparkie. ' ' A fW SlfllB HISTORY OF THE SECOND CLASS At V. M. I. there are many famous traditions, hut there is one whieh is pre-eminent among them all, the class system. The slogan Brothe r Rat is synonymous with V. M. I. and for good reason. Brother Rats are more than just class- mates; they are the men with whom cadets, share all the successes and our Institute years. Our class can her all that it has accomplished Rat Class of 1953. Our Rat Year, with its strainin studies, and sports, left too few pre) ments for relaxation and constructive tho vet, our class succeeded in electing a fine of officers. The men elected to these in positions were Parker Cross, Presiden McCarthy, Vice President: and Pan Historian. During our third class year, the which our class is so proud asserted it Corps. We fought to uphold the chan in the Rat systenv during our first ye ' Institute. These were changes we verv heneficial to the Corps; and, hy ant they were preserved. The inevilahle class made its appearance in the spring, and oi signed collectively, without question a. emplifying our unity. Our ring committee w also at work designing a ring of which we were to heconie justly proud. Our secon«l class year hrought one of the hig moments of our cadetshij), the Ring Figure dance at which we received our class rings, a symhol of our Institute days that we would carry with us always. During this year also a numher of significant changes were made in the two cadet governing hodies of the Institute, the (jeneral Committee and the Honor Court. As in the past, our class officers would serve on the General Committee, hut Honor Court repre- sentatives were now to he elected from the body of the class. We had the privilege of electing Harry Johnston, W alter McCarthy and Charles Steward to this rejuvenated Honor Court. With men such as these to lead us, our class should perform well the considerable task which will guiding of the enti re Corps through the year as first classmen. summer will find the men of our class in r. C. camps all over the country, putting ce the theories learned in our Military course here at the Institute. We realize crisis now facing this country is not to find a sudden and beneficial ending, we further realize that we, as Citizen ust he prepared to defend our eoun- se democratic principles for which it this end our class will, as have all ormer years at V. M. I., bring credit Mater. e coming of the new school year our assume its role as the leader of the Since its humble beginning on Septem- 1949, our class has steadily acquired in- lom and experience. We have lare of trials and hardships, as well as the more pleasant aspects of Institute life, such as sports, dances, and parties; but above all we have lived under a rigorous code of honor and military discipline. This military training in addition to the knowledge gained in the class- room has prepared us well for the leadership required of our first class year; but, above and beyond that, it has afforded us the innate senses of responsibility and self discipline demanded of the life of the Citizen Soldier upon which we shall all embark in June of 19.53. (128) James Parker Cross, Jr. President Walter Rocheforl McCarthy, Jr. Vice President Paul Conley Hudson Historian (129) ia tcf-t %ee George L. Chuiiiblev, Jr. Rii ' hinond. Virginui Harold F. Claus, Jr. Oak Park, Illinois Edward J. Clopton. Jr. Cumberland, Maryland Thomas E. Colv Culpeper, Virgi Frank H. Conlev New York, New York Dan B. Conolv, Jr. Beeville, Texas Edwin Cox, Jr. Aylett, Virginia James P. Cross. Jr Suffolk, Virginia William E. Crumple Richmond. Virginia Neal G. Curv Norton, Virginia Lewis W. Cutrer, Jr Houston, Texas Denver T. Dale HI Oxnard, California Ralph T. Dalton. Jr. Staunton, Virginia Terry H. Davis, J Charlottesville, Virgi Albert J. Davia Chicago, Hlinoi Herman R. Decker Buena Vista, Virginia Dannv C. Diamondid Clifton Forge, Virgin 1 .A %f% iZ Marvin W. Forsyth Ahin Hon, Pennsylvania Paul E. Fortin Newburyporl. Massachusetts i tcf-t iec Stewart D. Joins, Jr. Franklin. Virginia Slanleigh H. Jones. J Norfolk, Virginia i€U Alfred L. Miller Norfolk, Virginia (,eorge T. Miller, Jr. Harrisonburg, Virginia c -t %ec Madison L. Rogers Hoosick, New York David M. Ros Chicago, lllin Robert F. Rutschow Baltimore, Maryland Walter MoD. Sanders III Bluefield. Virginia William B. Saum Mount Jackson, Virginia Thomas J. Schernierhc Glen Allen, Virginia Albert K. Schrichle Indianapolis, Indian Wendell L. Shay Power, West Virginia Richard R. Shuman Babson Park. Massachusetts Peter Simonson New Orleans, Louisii William R. Simpson. Jr. Trappe, Maryland Enimette C. Skinner, Jr Suffolk, Virginia George W. Somniers, Jr. Charlottesville, Virginia Frank E. Spencer, Jr. Natural Bridge, Virginia John E. Spelh Garden City, New York Charles R. Steward Coolidge, Arizona Richard L. Stilwell Lurav, Virginia Thomas B. Streett, Jr. Baltimore. Maryland David B. Stuart III Roanoke, Virginia James C. Sutherland Clifton Forge, Virginia Richard F. Taferner Pelham, New York John V. Thompson AltaVista. Virginia John M. Townes III Richmond, Virginia Jack W. Trigg, Jr. Birmingham, Alabama ia 0 i -t tec Glenn H. Van Eii Houston, Tixas Carlton Y. Weidenthal Hudson, Ohio Benjamin V. White Washington, D. C. Thomas K. Whitesel, Jr. Camp Lejeune, N. C. Arthur H. Willi: Alexandria, Vir( ,is, Jr. Charles H. Williams, Jr Charlottesville, Virginia Charles M. Williams Fort Monroe, Virginia James W. Williai Danville, Virginia William M. illiams Hoh ' omh Kork. Virginia John R. Wilson Arlington, Virginia Richard L. Winner Margate, INevt Jersev William L. Witt Richmond, Virginia Yin S. Wong Shreveport. Louisiana m S. D. W c lond, Virgi uds, Jr Clement L. Woodward Riohmond. Virginia James Woolls Alexandria, Virg Frank T. Wootto Farmville, Virgil 1, Jr Edgar A. Wov Chattanooga, Tennessee John A. Yates Arlington. Virj Warren W. Zeiders, Jr Norfolk, Virginia HISTORY OF THE THIRD CLASS September 6. 1950. will always be a memor- able date in tbe iiiin ls of tlie men of the Class of 1954 for on tbat date the future Class of 1954 entered Jackson Arch and became rats at V. M. I. The Cadre helped us to adj selves, and we l)egan to adapt ouj Rat Line and all the restrictions tl with it. After our first week as i corps returned. All bedlam br we could easily understand why so| Brother Rats could not adapt then quit. Torchlijiht parades, cheer rallies, and ball fjanies helped to break the numot Rat Line. Tbe number of days until grew less, and then Christmas seer come and go. Mid-term exams far our return from Christmas fnrlougl of us met them with success. In March we were given a spring and once more we had to return to th Bloody Sunday came soon after. Since our first day at . jVI. I., forward with great anticipation to May day that we would be a class and no long to endure the Rat Line. General G Marshall was to have an arch dedicated to hir that same day. Finally May 15 came, and Mar- shall Arch was dedicated; but we were still in the Rat Line. The First Class decided not to let us out of the Rat Line until June 8. We were stunned, because all through our months of the Rat Line, we bad pointed with pride to May 15. Finally on June 3, instead of June 8, we were let out of the Rat Line, and our class became a reality. Tommy Armstrong, Bill Berry, and Jack Daniels were elected as our class officers, and we planned to make ours the best class in the history of V. M. I. In September, 1951, we returned to the In- stitute, but this time as Third Classmen. Some of us returned early with the Cadre, and our old friendships were renewed. The responsi- ility of administering the Rat Line rested upon our shoublers. It was our intention to have a ng Rat Line, and under the circumstances, omplished much. Our chief difficulty le hindrance by the Institute ' s tightening ulations. As a result of these new regula- :iy of us became members of the cross- fle team which marched down penalty- ad on Wethiesday and Saturday after- ptball team was the Southern Con- Champion, and some of our Brother determining factors in the team ' s he rats staged a very destructive December. The whole corps was ve a midnight hike, which lasted for irs and carried us twelve miles that we er forget, end of the first semester, the Honor t was reorganized. Jack Daniel resigned as torian to become a member of the Bill Satterfield and John Diuguid e also elected to the new Honor Court, and Swan Ycrger was elected the new class historian. Our Ring Committee and Ring Figure Com- mittee were very successful. Their results in- dicate that we will have an exceptionally fine Ring Figure Dance next year. We deeply regret the loss of those Brother Rats who have left us. but the Brother Rat ties that we have formed will never be broken. We look with optimism into next year, for the Class of 1954 will work together towards achieving its ultimate goal of leaving its imprint on V. M. I. (138) Thomas Cleviiis Armstrong, Jr. President William Willis Berry Vice President John Si)encer Daniel, Jr. Historian (139) ( 7i -i Mn. James W. Brown. Jr Danville, Virginia Terrv W. Burchani Hillsville, Virginia William D. Burks Buena Vista. Virginia Ben A. Burton III Richmond. Virginia David T. H. Campbell, Jr. Park Bidge, Illinois Philip R. Cancelliere Cambria Heights, New York Joseph E. Carney, Jr. Lawrence, Massachusetts David H. Carson Great Neck, New York Edwin W . Chandle Arlington, Virginia Glendel W. Cock Meadows of Dan. Vi Laurence L. Cockerille, Jr Washington, D. C. Elbert D. Cockes Surrey, Virginia John Cole, Jr. Virginia Beach, Virginia Malcolm G. Coleman New Orleans, Louisiana Donald G. Colwell Blucfield, Illinois James F. Cooper, Jr. Winter Park. Florida Alfred B. Cran Norfolk, Virgir Charles B. Crockett Shreveport, Louisian David A. Crockett Fork Union, Virginia Vernon L. Crockett North Tazewell, Virginia James L. Crosswhite Covington, Virginia John S. Daniel, Jr. Clarksville, Tennesse Paul W. Davidson. Jr Belle Rose, Louisiana Webb R. Davis Front Roval. Vi n C ( ee 7c - OClfl Ferdinand B. Harrington, Ji Norfolk, Virginia George B. Harris HI Richmond. Virginia (a 0 John M. B. Lewis III Blucfield, West Virgir Robert E. Lin.lsev, Jr. El Paso, Texas Ronald A. Lips (Cincinnati. Ohio Rov L Llovd. Jr. Narrows, Virginia V ' 7( - W Alan M. Mussclmaii Ferkasie, Pennsylvania Olto R. Nauniann. Jr. Hilton Village, Virgin!; Edward M. Newlon 111 Baltimore, Maryland Thomas H. Nicholas St. Joseph, Missouri Mihon J. Novak, Jr. South River, New Jers George M. Nowitsk Norfolk, Virginia Jr. George Okonieski Wapwallopen. Pennsylvar Dan B. Oxford Norwell, Massachusetts Willnier K. Pair Jackson Mississ William C. Park. Jr. Alexandria Virginia Robert J. Patane Great Neck, New York Richard H. Pearce Birmingham, Alabama John R. D. Peniston Chester Springs, Pennsylv Ran L. Phillips, Jr. Sterlington, Louisiana George W. Ralph Indianapolis. Indiana George A. Ramer Hartwood, Virgiiii Thomas S. Reed Charlottesville, Virginia Prince R. Ricker Big Springs, Texas E. JeflF Robertson II Norfolk. Virginia William A. Robinson Cameron, Texas Richard W. Rowe South Pasadena, Californi William T. Satterfield, Jr, Memphis, Tennessee illiam P. Schubmehl New Cumberland. Pennsyl c., n ei Z ( Jules M. Selelz Charleston. West Virginia Joseph A. Siler Martinsbnr , West Virginia V ' V ' OCOl Henry G. While. Jr. Norfolk. Virginia Hugh V. White. Jr. Hollaiul. Virginia William W. Whitehurst Lexington. Virginia Mclvin O. W iggins, Jr. Staunton. Virginia Svlvanu.s J. Williams, Jr Norfolk. Virginia Thomas S. Williai Richmond, Virgin Robert B. Yi i ' son Sanford. North Carolina John W . Windle, Jr. McConib. Mississippi John F. Wolfe. Jr. Silver Spring. Maryland Horace W. oodhouse, Jr. Norfolk. Virginia Thomas P. Wright Richmond. Virginia William S. Yerger Jackson. Mississippi HISTORY OF THE FOURTH CLASS Perhaps we had visited before, or perhaps we had our first glimpse of V. M. I. early in Sep- teinher. 1951. Whatever the case, we had only viewed the school from the oiitsid V. 31. I. was the school we had ch for the next four years. We had members of the intricate societ The first day was a hewildering n fused impressions: registration, dri equipment, and finally a chance to ' fall our beds at night. We viewed the inside oft ' new Rat Line and found it not so funnv had thought. We had begun an exi which the large things in life fell o and the little things took on an fnilio ' not their own. At times we were fokcSl examine our standards and re-cstaMisn sense of values. Other times we plun ahead without stopping to think. IH learn new things and accepted them withoiltv proof. Some were good and some were bad. i ut the whole made up the sum of our college tion. We began academic studies a sojWD ' hat harrowing experience for some of us fall grind began. Discipline was relaxed only at football games and at cheer rallies. We sought our OM ' n means of getting away from the eternal vigilance of the Institute, and we went too far. That Monday morning in December saw a lot of sleepy Cadets. The (]orps began to sing Jingle Bells on the way to the mess hall, and Bill blew ' ' There ' s no Place Lik ' Home. Christmas had come. We went home with tales to tell of a completely different kind of life. We were somewhat disap- pointed when our parents did not realize the importance of our barracks problems. Exams came and we enjoyed spaces of free time mixed with periods of furious activity. Aft?tvexams there was the Resurrection. If we mftde mistake that cold Wednesday morning, wl pfd for it. h long grind began again. Easter crept oser. Finally we heard There ' s no ke Home again, and spring furlough We had expected a long ten days at but spring furlough was shorter than antl we soon had to return. Leaves appear on the trees. Grass on the ound turned green. Coatees and niade their appearance, and we dis- red tliat we had more brass to polish. nals and the maze of our first days was Events occurred so swiftly that we o chance to evaluate them. The Rat Line id Jl, and we discovered the pleasures of strol- doMn to the Post Exchange. We began to iends in barracks. Distances he- rooms became ridiculously small. Rat restrictions became things of the past, and some of our Brother Rats ran up astonishing demerit lists in that all too short time. We waited, with hope in our hearts, for rank makeovers; and a few of us were made supremely hapjiy by having an extra stripe added to our sleeve. We watched our dykes graduate, or move up to the coveted position of first classmen. Finally the last day of school arri ed. We left for summer furlough. We had com|tlete«l our rat year. (148) (Mnt ia (149) ( i z Ernest L. Ackiss, Jr. Washington, D. C. Joseph C. Adams Lawrence, Massachusetts Gilbert S. Adams Carlisle Barracks, Pa. Clinton R. Albrecht Baltimore, Maryland John F. Allen. Jr. Towanda, Pennsylvania Thomas B. Allison. Jr. W vtheville, Virginia David M. Anderson Easle Lake, Texas Alexander AngeloiT Rochester, New York James O. Atkinson III London Bridge, Virginia David L. Bagshaw Halifax, Virginia Alfred W. Baldock Glasgow, Virginia Robert E. Bancroft Westerville, Ohio Thomas F. Barber Hagerslown, Maryland Robert G. Barinowski Birmingham, Alabama David M. Barker Columbia. Virginia John W. Ba Bad Nauhei Benjamin F. Ban Vonkers. New Y •low 11, Germany Quentin T. Bar Alexandria, Vi ell Richard A. Baugh North Tazewell, Virgil Bruce T. Bauman Lakewood, Ohio Ronald E. Baumann Arlington Heights. Illii Frank L. Bealc Franklin, Virginia Michael M. Belen Detroit. Michigan Robert E. Besch Orchard Park. Ne Elliott R. Bo. Farmville, Vi Jeremi Grosse lb J. Bourke Poinle, Michi; Robert II. Bowden, Jr Madisonville. Kenlucl Harold F. Bow West Hempste ■r. Jr. .d, Ne C tcf- coiC Frank A. Boxley Roanoke, Virginia Morion B Alexandri ici ol W illiam R. Coupland Gibson Island, Maryland William B. Cridlin, Jr Richmond. Virginia Ralph (;. Crockcll Roanoke. Virsiiiii James F. Cross Pine Bhiaf, Virgin Louis M. Damiano North Adams. Massarhusetls Harold A. Daniels Shrewsbury, Massachusclls Canbv Daulel Painesville. Ohio William R. Davidson Jonesville. Virginia Edward II. Davis New York, New York Charles W. Dean Norfolk, Virginia Clinton L. Denson Front Royal, Virginia Raymond T. Dent, Jr. Spruce Pine. North Carolii Kdward E. Dicker Sunnysidc. Long Island, New York Don F. Dodge Allen Park, Michigan Fred O. Dorey, Jr. Richmond. Virginia William S. Dosher. Jr. Wilmington. North Carolina W alter F. Draeger, Jr. Deerfield. Wisconsin John F. Drennan Chicopec Falls, Massachus John A. Duncan Missoula, Montana John F. Diinseth. Jr. Dayton, Ohio Jacob D. Dunlon Knoxville. Tennessee Charles E. Eaton Brockton. Massachu setts Charles L. Echols Covington, Virgin Jr. James H. Edni Dallas, Texas mdson J. .hn D. Ekings, Jr. orrisvillc, Pennsylvania Charles W . Enirick Ft. Monroe, Virginia Frank A. Farmer, Roanoke. Virgini: Jr. Eugene (;. Ferguson Richmond, Virginia ifflfc i 9Ht ' James L. Ferrell Ceredo, West Virginia Robert H. Filer Norfolk, Virginia Martin C. Fisher Yorktowii, Vi Robert E. Filoh Norwich, Connecticut ( Ci a 7 - Rovcc E. Jones Hamptnn, Virginia Thou Roar as R. Jones )ke, Virginia Wayne A. Jones Binghaniton, New York James R. Justice Sluan, Virginia W illiam R. K .. Dallgren, Virgini Richard D. Katorincek Chfton, New Jersey X illiani T. Kerlin Wayneshoro, Virginia Thomas C. K... Detroit, Michigan Ronnie D. Kincer Whitesburg, Kentucky Charles R. Kleinpeter. Ji Baton Rouge, Louisiana Audenried W. Knapp Clayton, Missouri Charles G. Kulp, Jr Roanoke, Virginia William H. Langhorne Greenwood, Virginia John R. Lathram, Jr. Bessemer, Alabama Edwin B. Lawless III McLean. Virginia James D. Lawrence, J Portsmouth, Virginia Lloyd G. Lazarus Roanoke, Virgini c ( Samuel W. Marshall III Dallas, Texas 5 ' EcJward C. Norma Norfolk, Virginia Bert R. Oastler Atlanta, Georgia a 0 Reginald H. Ridgolv III San Diego. California Charles R. Rilihey Lexington. Virginia Logan R. Rilrhie, Jr. Richmond. Virginia Jones W. Roach Richmond. Virginia 7 - UAC allace B. Skene Staunton, Virginia James L. Skinner Ft. Thomas, Kentucky William W. Skinner Panama City, Florid Loyd T. Smith. Jr. Lynchburg, Virgin! Pahner N. Stearns. Jr. Culpeper, Vi ( Z ( - ' Fielding L. Tvler Virginia Beach, Virginia H arry C. Valentine, Jr. Portsmouth, Virginia Vincent J. Vital!, Jr. West Haven, Connecticut John W. Wainwright, Jr Poquoson, Virginia Richard H. Walsh Ovsler Bar. New York Frank B. Waller Ridgewood, New Jersey « illiani Mel. Washington Riverton, New Jersey ' illiani F. Wege Schenectady, New York Beverley W. West Richmond, Virginia William I. Whilefield, Jr. Roanoke. Virginia Edv Fan ard M. VS hillock. Jr iville. Virginia John L. Wikoff. Jr. Trenton, New Jersey Vallie E. Wilkinson, Jr. Richmond, Virginia Frederic C Willard Cleveland, Ohio Stanlev P. illiams ashinglon, D. C. Thomas (;. « illiamso Bluefield, W est Virgii David F. Woolwine Abingdon, Virginia Kave M. Yeuell Wakefield. Massachusetts Joseph S. Zitz Stafford C. H., Virginia Jack E. Arm Bristol, Virg William K. Kays. Jr. Warrenton, Virginia Charles O. Long Ml Richmond, Virginia AIR FORCE The missions of the Air Force are two: Strategic and Tactical. The job of the strategic air- man is to fly far into the heart of the enemy ' s country and to tlisrupt by bombardment his sources of supply and thus re- duce the morale and effective- ness of his fighting forces and civilian population as well. Strategic airmen are the flyers of our huge Marbirds which carry tremendous bomb loads ir for distances still classified as M top secret, but easily half-way M round the earth. F The tactical airman is used to actually support the ground i ; ' troops in their operations. He , ' ■ ' ■ may be called upon to shoot up road columns, reduce towns or well dug-in strong points, or just to observe enemy move- ments and buildups. In spite of all the jests to the contrary, there isn ' t a ground soldier in existence who doesn ' t get a good solid feeling out of his planes above him. The atliletie situation at V. M. I. is one quite different from that of other colleges. No leniency is shown the athletes in their courses of study at V. M. I., and ahsence from military duty is granted mly for games and trips and on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. The militarism generates stresses for the athlete not found elsewhere. In the case of the rat athlete, the stresses are more severe. However, with the liniilalion of the cadet ' s social life and the predominance of the manly characteristic associated with V. M. I., the sports are crowded with candi- dates. The required i)hysical education courses familiarize the new ' cadet with the popular sports. The majority of cadets have heen out for some sport in their cadetship. Evidence of the general athletic inclinations of cadets may he seen in the intramural sports where skill and ardor are displayed. Enthusiasm is demonstrated for a large numher of sports. The Institute has discouraged some niin u- s])orts hecause of lack of coaches and funds, hut the advocates of these sports persist. The size of the school (increased this year from se en hundred to eight hundred) naturally imposes a limitation on its sports scene. Disregarding the disadvantages, howe er, V. M. I. has always sought the higgest and hest opponents. Such names as Army and Georgia Tech are frequently found on the schedules, and V. P. I.. Uni- versity of Virginia, and William and Mary are our chief rivals. V. M. l. s small size, however, ser es as an advantage in that it has heen largely responsihle for a unity of the corps pro- moted hy the enforced program of regi- mentation shared hy all cadets alike. This unity has heen in the form of a spirit, a pride, or an attitude that has heen mani- fested in the Iraihtional determined fight- ing characteristic in the field of participa- tion and the unrelenting cheering on the sidelines. T ' ith the added advantages of the Honor Court-enforced non-drinking and non-smoking pledge and the strict regularity of life at V. M. I., good hody conditioning is fostered. The result is that V. M. I. is rarely a pushover in any game or meet and, in some of its sports, con- sistentlv ranks high. (164) Sealed, Left to Right: Lt Col. Lipscoinbe, Ll. Col. Lancaster, Mr. I ' ugenl, Col. I ' lirdie (Chairman ). Col. Jameson, Col. Clarkeson. Standing, Left to Right: Cadet Birge. Cadet Jones, Mr. Huger, Mr. Carlton, Col. Pattcake, Cadet Cood- lein. Cadet Vny (President). ATHLETIC COUNCIL The governing body for all recognized V. M. I. athletics is the Athletic Council, invested with the final authority in all mat- ters pertaining to sports at V. M. I. Its duties include approving the Athletic Di- rector ' s budget and proposed team sche- dules, confirming recommended mono- gram winners, and appointing the coaching staffs. The council is composed of seven faculty members, three alumni, and four cadets. Southern Conference rules specifi- cally provide that the faculty members, appointed by the Superintendent, have the controlling vote. The alumni are chosen by the Alumni Association, while the Corps elects its representatives. The four seats at the Council table reserved for cadet representation are held by Skip Nay, elected by the First Class as President of the Corps representation, eir Goodwin and Tommy Birge. also First Classmen, and Ernie Jones, the Second Class repre- sentative who is allowed no voting power. Meeting twice a year and at other times when necessary, the Athletic Council is an essential supervising body of the athletic aspect of V. M. I. ( 165) DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS Tom Nugent came to V. M. I. as boss of the grid- iron, but within two years  as elevated to the com- bination post of Athletic Director and Head Football Coach, which is some indication of his extreme capability. Just in his one year at this position he has instigated tremendous advancements in athletic equipment and facilities. Tom has been a tireless v orker on the improvement of athletic schedules by contracting teams of higher caliber. Throughout the Southern Conference he is well-known and respected by all. In him lies the Institute ' s guarantee for high achievement in the field of sports. DIRECTOR OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION Few men are found of Herb Patchin ' s versatility and caliber. His personal touch Is felt throughout in V. M. I. alhl.lics. Knowing that he is an authority oil injuries of tin ' body, their prevention and care, the V. M. I. athlete feels safe in Mr. Patchin ' s hands. Herb does an amazing amount of work at V. M. I. while studying on the side and even teaching photography at Washington and Lee. His advice is sought from far and wide, and popular with doctors, coaches, and everybody he meets — Herb will be re- membered for his entertaining manner and BUSINESS MANAGER OF ATHLETICS Tom The Man Behind the Man Joynes is one illiam and Mary Indian who has been persuaded to join our forces. As Business Manager of Athletics he has established extensive publicity increases plus a well-oiled business machine. Besides his competent performance of regular functions, he is well-known for his wit and dry humor, which provides numerous grins for his associates. Without reservations Tom Joynes is a desirable person to have around for his efficiency and personality. THE CHEERLEADERS AND V.M.I. SPIRIT ■■l Hf |g i ' Po_ H| Moucrief. Craven (Head Cheerleader), Perkins. Maddux, Knapp causes the Corps ami aluinni to leave football games hoarse and looking forward to the next game, regardless of the score. The cheerleaders have acted throughout the vears as the The Spirit of V. M. I. is more than merely the school song, to he sung at football games and reunions. The Spirit is something intangible that touches and moves every man who has attended this school. It is a pride a ])ri le in those who have graduated, a pride in those who are now cadets, and a pride in the cadets of years to come. It is a pride in the Brother Rat class, the Honor System and best exemplified of all. the athletic teams. At V. M. I. we pride ourselves on our determined attitude, which applies not only to our athletics, but in our every endeavor. This is the attitude that buihh-r-. and guardians of the Spirit. Their efforts over a period of time have resulted in V. M. I. claiming one of the best cheering sections in the South. The torchlight parades and pre- ganie cheering on the field originated here at Y. M. I. have been emulated by other colleges throughout the country. The cheerleaders are selected each year in the spring and hold the position for the following year. They attend every football ganie which the Cor])S. or a large number of V. M. I. supporters attend. The cheerleaders have been able to add much color to the athletic contests, in addition to leading the Corps in songs and yells. Four of this past year ' s cheerleaders will be back next season. They are Bobby Perkins, Webb Maddux, and Johnny Knapp from Virginia, and Arthur Moucrief from Texas. This year ' s head cheer- leader. Joe Craven, is the only one lost through graduation. The cheerleaders deserve great credit for their conscientious di- rection, but the spirit itself comes from within each cadet. Joe Craven (167) Intramural l)i, INTRAMURALS only the enjoyment that a cadet gets out of play- ing intraniurals hut also the possihility to let him- self display his leatlership and huild himself up hoth physically and morally. Intramural sports also is important in de- termining which company deserves the Garnett Andrews rihhon as the outstanding company on the hill. If one checks hack o er the recent years one will notice that the company that won the first and second places in Garnett Andrews was also the company that was first or second in intramural standings. It is through intramurals that the enthusiasm of the cadets is aroused most and the spirit of it is tantamount. At V. M. I. intramural sports plays a great part in each cadet ' s life. From the day a rat matri- culates to the day he receives his co etetl diploma he at one time or another comes in contact with intramurals. It is set up in such a way that all cadets are able to participate in any sport of his own choosing. He may not he al)le to participate in varsity sports but intramin-als offers him a chance to display his ability. In reality it is not Intramural sports is not only a test for the cadet to show how good an athlete he may be, but on the other hand it is a test for one and every cadet to display his sportsmanship and character. Many young men when they enter V. M. I. are not in- clined to be interested in sports. However, after a few months of intense indoctrination, they soon become part of its intense and thorough program. Their latent ability in sports is brought out and THE INTRAMURAL COUNCIL Standing: Navas, Dorsey. Becker Sitting : Well ford, Clingem- peel, Delisio Dianiondidis. (168) some even go on to greater heights in varsity sports. Intraniurals starts in early fall with toueh foot- hall and Minds up in late spring with softhall. In touch foothall each company plays a round-rohin of two games with every other company, making it a total of twelve games for each company. Touch foothall is not as easy as it sounds. Many hoys have suffered various hruises and hroken hones throughout the season and at one time last fall there were more cadets in the hospital suffering from various injuries than there were varsity foot- hall players. Following foothall. swimming and wrestling are next on the program. In the winter haskethall and ping-pong dominate the intramural picture followed hy track and softhall in the spring. All these sports tend to bring out enthusiasm and competition among the members of the Corps. Much credit goes to Bill Roberts, Intramural Director, for his able assistance in making intra- mural sports such a success at V. M. I. He is well known around the Institute, because he handles all rats in developing their physical training program. Without Bill Robert ' s tremendous as- sistance intramural sports would not he the pace- setter it is today at V. M. I. (169) f i,l,l„in «,, s (11,(1 M(,i,(,i-,r I ' illi. SPRING TRACK After the first few weeks of traek toiiditioning eliaraoterized hy imicli groaning and by numer- ous persecuted looks whenever Major Cormack, his stop watch, and his long-distance look made their daily appearance the track team developed into a squad that completed the season with a 2-2 won-lost record in dual competition and with a thir«l place in the Virginia Big Six Meet just behind V. P. I. and Virginia. The first meet of the year was held at Wilson Field in early April with the University of Vir- ginia. The meet was expected to be close, but the team had high hopes of winning it and «lid take a substantial lead after the first few running events. However, this lead disappeared after tallying the results of the hurdles and the pole vault, and the ahoos won with a score of 71 to 60. The two high spots in the meet for V. M. I. were the defeat in the 100 yard dash of Virginia ' s fleet Schroeder and Ashwell by an even faster Joe Stump and the half mile in which Bass, Powers, and Massie, all Slaiuliiis: H„„nn (Miina Middle Ii  v : Bookman. terrier. Speiuer. MehdrUmd. Elev. .Schowall ■r. t:„x. Hass. ,„„,,,. I ' oners. (Juise ' ilxrr Leod. Cooper. Sanders. Barry, i.linfieinpeel . Vassip. Fa McLain. Bailer. Roche. Pitta (Manager). (170) Stump of V. IM. I., finished in that order. The Keydets laid in Mait the next Saturday for the unfortunate William and Mary squad, and on that clear warm April day we shellacked them 97 1 2 to 33 1 2. As the score indicates, V. M. I. dominated almost every event. Before the V. P. I. meet reports had heen re- ceived that the Gohhlers did not consider 20 points as a had figure hy which to heat V. M. 1. On the other hand. V. M. I. had just disposed of W. M. and were not so sure that we might not dethrone those high stepping state champions. Unfortu- nately such was not the case, and, heing met on their fine track, they got off to an early lead and continued to pile on the points. V. M. I. lost, hut not hefore giving some fine performances, among which were Birge ' s shot-put heave, Massie ' s mile, McLain ' s two-mile, and Stump ' s 100-yard dash. The last dual meet of the year was with the Uni- ersity of Richmond at Richmond. The meet was held just hefore the state meet, and V. M. I. easily copped the victory hy a score of 80-51. Perhaps the two outstanding events of the meet were Quisenherry ' s winning high jump of 6 feet 1 2 inches and Decker ' s 22.2 second 220-yard dash. Throughout the season the team looked forward to the Big Six Meet to which V. M. I. Mas host. e had high hopes of V. P. I. ' s strength heing cancelled hy Richmond, of Virginia ' s heing cancelled hy V. P. I., of giving unusual perfor- Bass gets start at the Sitate Meet Roche ivins the 880 against Richi with Powers second ■i n olfonl malices, and at the end walking away with the meet. However, sueh was not the case. and. in a terrific cloud hurst which nearly hroke up the meet and interferred with all performances, V. M. I. forged ahead, only to have the lead destroyed by Virginia and V. P. I. V. P. I. won the meet and V. M. I. came in third, close behind Virginia. Birge, Quisenberry, Massie. and Bass were our outstand- ing performers for the lay. V. M. I. closed the season at the Southern Con- ference Meet in Chapel Hill. It is only necessary to say that after competing we returned to Lex- ington with 14 of a point. The track stars amply redeemed themselves this winter in the V. M. I. Winter Relays of 1952 and the Big Six Indoor Meet which both gave fair warning to the track teams of the state that V. M. I. is not to be dealt with lightly this spring. Although having lost Howard Bass. Chief ' Webb, Scho- walter, and Joe Stump, the team was reinforced by members of last year ' s great undefeated Rat team and by several outstanding Rats of this year. Three of the relays were won, and a second place was found in most of those that were not won. V. M. I. completely dominated the Big Six Meet and de- feated V. P. I., Virginia, Richmond and W. L. by a large margin. Individual State Chanvpions include Mapp in the low hurdles, Spencer in the broad jump, Massie in the mile. Decker in the 60- yard dash, and Angle in the half mile. (A picture of the Indoor Track Team may be found on page 198.) Bill A fissiV wins 880 nuaiiist William and Mary Coaches: Sherrartl. Gregory. Cormack (Head Track Coach), and Co BASEBALL The 1951 Keydet ajigregation seemed to have the same trouble that all the baseball teams have had in the past fetv seasons, laek of good pitchers. The boys on the team pro ed from the start that they were in- terested in playing baseball by giving up their spring vacation to make a tour through the Carolinas to plav a couple of the better service teams. In the official opening game against Roanoke College, the V. M. I. nine showed a lot of promise and lost the game only by an error in the eighth inning. This defeat was avenged a week later when Roanoke College paid a visit to Lex- ington. The story after this seemed to run true to form, poor pitching and batting and quite a few errors for the rest of the season. However, there was a spark of light on the day we played a double header with the University of West Virginia. The Keydets were leading in both these games until the pitching gave ' way in the final innings because of no relief from the bench. ' lers and Captain WiUiford Standing: Finney, Manager; Holland. Brehany. Woy, Sitting: Thomas. Poivell. Chumbler. WiUiford, Captain; Br -. Gerdetz. Richer. vn. Gray. Anson. (173) milifonl Blair Thomas was our only real pitcher on the team: one |)it ' li« ' r cannot pitch a twenty-one fiame sj ' hedule. Red illiford was the man ulio put the spark into the team when it was ne« ' ded. and it can easily he said that he was l y tar the hest catcher in the state. He was not only Captain of the ' 51 nine hut he is one of the few men who have heen elected to the All-State Team for four years straijjht. Red was also the second leading hitter on the team and very close to first, being behind the versatile Freddie Anson by only a few percentage points. Freddie was not only the leading hitter on the team ; he was also by far the fastest man on the team. He played in the outfield until ( buuihley was switched to first-buse. and then he was switched to shortstop to fill this vacancy. Lack of experience cost us on this move, but both men filled in very well at their new as- signments. Though the season was disappointing, we may look forward to the .52 season with cxjiectation of great im- provement in the team. Only Anson and Williford have heen graduated, and the others have a season of ex- perience behind them. From Top to BoUoiii: t.humhley. Gerdt ' tz. Hollanil. Broi.ii TENNIS Although the Athletic Council had voted to do away with tennis in the fall, it was reinstated in time to arrange a schedule for the coming season. The outlook was black «lue to the loss of six lettermen, Bleecker and Rogers being the only two returning members of the team. They led the group this season, playing first and second singles, respectively, and teaming in the doubles for the first doubles spot. As it turned out the season was not as tough as had been anticipated, the netnien managing to break even with five wins and five losses at the end of the season. The difficulty of having no courts (W. L. was kind enough to let us use three of theirs) was hard to overcome, but it is rumored that four new hard-top courts will be placed on the post in the not-too-distant future. The Corps is glad to hear this, because there are many tennis fans in its ranks. Though the Keydets did lose to the University of Vir- ginia and to William and Mary in Conference play, they managed to place third in Virginia ' s Big Six, and the sea- son came to a triumphant close with a 7 to whitewashing of V. M. I. ' s traditional rivals, the Gobblers of V. P. I. Keith Bleecker and Lee Rogers r. M,( los r ,1. (( ,((. I),ile Harris. Bleecker. 0 ' I eil. (175) .V «Ms«a)WMi Top Row, Left to Right: Lruis. Ruff in. Dickinson, Morenian, YtTfirr. Ilryan. U oods. ,Vc. AViri ' .v. l-.noiln Bottom Row, Left to Right: .Scoff, MncDonald, Robertson, Carstcns. Ma.rivell. flilson. Hmvlhorni-. GOLF The V. M. I. Golf Team, captained by George Maxwell, enjoyed a successful season by winning five, tying one. and losing two. Getting off to a fast start, the linksmen subdued two highly touted northern teams. Colgate and Ohio, and continued their winning streak including ihe 9-0 victory over the University of Richmond. The Iniversity of Virginia was twice the downfall of the Keydets; however, the remainder of the season provided two decisive wins over V. V. I. and a tie with William and Mary. Although hampered by the loss of Captain Maxwell, Gene Ila lhorne. Bland Wilson, and Carl Carstens, the V. M. 1. learn should be strong again this year since ihey still have the services of Waller Robertson. Bill Kearney, Jim MacDonald, Slim Bryan, Baldy Bill Wood, and several oul- slanding reserves. Georg, ' Mom,, 11 RAT TRACK Top Ro«. I.c-fl to Ri ht: Venerable. Latham. Henfile. Carter. Kane. Wagner. Lang- ham iner. Harrington. W hite. Middle Row. Lofi to Right: White. Daniel. ISornitsky. Plunkett. Wescotl, Almy, Mattox. MacGregory. Mapp. Morgan. Bottom Row. Left to Right: Bain. Davidson. Knapp. Burton. Allen. Robertson, Sien l.ion. Stone. RAT BASEBALL Top Row, Left to Right: Wentz, Ramer, Coach Ragunas. Mohray Manager Lang ' ford, Crockett. Cocke Ford. Middle Row, Left to Right: Klinar, CaldwelU Griffin. Boxley, Rojas. Adams. Bottom Row, Left to Right: Anderson, Ewing, Novae, Draper, Sanguini. (177) an itcf Tom Nugent HEAD COACH This year, for the third season, a Tom Nugent-coached team went into action for V. M. I. against her gridiron foes. When Mr. Nugent arrived at the Institute he had ah-cady heen sUpped into the vague category of a T formation coach. His season this year was enough to eliminate the possihility of his ever being labeled and filed away again as another entry as a specialized coach. Mr. Nugent proved that he can not only match wits with the single wing, the T, and the split T types but, just for good measure, he can add his own innovations for variety. The so-called I formation is one of his innova- tions which not only clicked, but which helped push the counter for a total won score of 7 games as opposed to 3 defeats. His in- genuity was recognized by the national sports world and by several mid-western teams in particular who, try as they would, could not duplicate the scores racked up by the Nugent- inspired Keydets. Having built his team practically from the bottom, Mr. Nugent has presented the V. M. I. rooters with a steadily increasing string of wins. This, his third season, has been his best. Coming to V. M. I. from Hopewell, Va., Coach Nugent was forced to meet a set of circumstances, like of which would kill a less enthusiastic mentor ' s fervor for anything even vaguely resembling a football. The coaching profession may be difficult in an ordinary college, but V. M. I. is by no means an ordinary college; here the system makes the job doubly tough. The little man (5 ' 8 ) rolled up his sleeves and dug in. The result is that V. M. I. is rapidly making itself well-known in the football world and expecta- tions are high for the future. (178) ' widcdt BACKFIELD COACH ■ Youngest of the V. M. I. coaches, and one who can be remembered by the first class, is Vince Ragunas. We re- call Vmce as a piledriving runner and a bonecrushing tackier at his fullback position on the ' 48 Big Red Team. Since being on the coaching staff, he has tried to teach his proteges the same tactics. Although Vince has seconded as Rat Basketball Coach, and now, as Varsity Baseball Coach, he will always be best known as a football enthu- siast. In the fervor and exuberance that Vince has for his job, not only has he taught fundamentals of good foot- ball, but also has kept up the morale of the team. Vince Ragunas LINE COACH Garland Gregory is the most recent addition to Nugent ' s staff. His sound pointers on the art of rough and tough football were manifested in the games in which the Big Red was outstanding. Greg received his experience as a coach in the U. S. Army, and later as a player for the San Francisco 49ers. Before coming to the Institute Gar- land coached at El Dorado. Arkansas High School, where his teams had outstanding records. Gregory ' s services as line coach proved invaluable to Tom Nugent this past season. Much of the Big Red ' s success can be attributed to Gregory ' s hard work. Garland Gregory END COACH When Nugent look over the reins of Head Coach at the Institute, he found the likeable Bill O ' Hara, who was a successful coach at Warwick High School, to aid him. Bill has done a great job working with the Keydet ends. No other man on the staff has been a more conscientious coach than Bill O ' Hara. Besides devoting his talents to the ends on the football team. Bill also does a fine job coaching the Basketball Team. It might be added that Bill can also give some advice on the manly art of self-defense. Despite his advocation of rough, guts football, out of practice. Bill is the most personable of men. (179) VARSITY FOOTBALL SQUAD — First Row. Loft to Right: Chunibley. Powell. Lpighly, Bonnett, Hudson, Robison, Goodwin, Eley, Woolwine. Felver, Frankehprger. Mozzn. Birge. Second Row, Left to Right: Gilbert, Siler. Mariimi. Lanford, Kinslow, MncDonald. Ripler. Quisenberry. Porlasik, Zeiders, Byrd, Brehnny. Third Row, Left to Right: Ralph. Rnnier. MrGoiern. Woods, Foley. Carlton. Grumbling. Dinninger, O ' Veif. Marchand, Petree, ISoell (Manager). Fourth Row, Left to Right: Fletcher (Manager). Klinur. Mapp. W ' oy. Gregory (Line Coach), O ' Hara (End Coach), ISugent (Head Coach). Ragunas (Backfield Coach). Mays (Head Manager). Trombetta, St. John. Boxley. Kantor (Manager). CAPTAIN WEIR GOODWIN Weir Goodwin, the hefty 200-pounder, led the 1951 edition of the Flyinfj Squadron to one of the most successful seasons since the days of the original Flying Squadron. Weir saw action at both defensive tackle and defensive end in the two previous seasons; this year his perma- nent position was offensive guard. At this posi- tion he proved to he one of the most outstand- ing blockers in the conference. Weir established himself as one of V. M. I. ' s unsung heroes by paving the way for Big Red runners in all games with his vicious blocking. He had to shed the glory that goes with being a superlative defensive lineman when he gave up that duty. Nevertheless, Weir took to his new job with much fervor and handled the reins as team leader in the best possible manner. When the season drew to a close. Goodwin was selected to the All-Slate Team at offensive guard. He was also chosen for the Blue-Gray game in M-liich he played at Montgomery, Ala. The amiable New Yorker not only excelled on the football field, but was also a top performer on the varsity swimming team. Besides his athletic participation. Weir has foimd time to be outstanding in various other class and cadet activities. (180) THE SEASON V. M. I. 7 — UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI 26 The 1951 edition of the Flying Squadron opened its tough ten game schedule against the University of Cincinnati. Many new faces dotted the Keydet lineup as the two teams battled through a scoreless first quarter. But as the second canto drew to a close both heat and experience were catching up with the valiant Keydets as the Bearcats scored two touch- downs and led 14-0 at halftime. The opponents added touchdown tallies in both of the last two quarters, but then the outclassed but not outfought V. M. I. boys managed to drive across the goal line on a beautiful aerial from Brehany to end Jay Crumbling. As a whole, V. M. I. looked very good in the sea- son ' s opener and it was evident that great things could be expected from this hard working group of men. V. M. I. 29 — WOFFORD 6 The following week end saw a team of determined, much-improved Keydets hand the Wofford Terriers a severe 29-6 shellacking in the initial home contest which was played on Wilson Field. The Keydets led 22-0 at halftime and literally coasted to the decisive victory. Petree, Boxley, Woolwine, Chumbley, and Grumbling all had a hand in the scoring for the Big Red in this victorv. V. M. I. 34 — UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND Next to feel the sting of Coach Tom Nugent ' s mighty I-T perfectionists were the University of Rich- mond Spiders. The Flying Squadron scored in every quarter to pile on a 34-0 score against Richmond. It was not even close as the Keydet ])acks ran all over the turf an I Bill Brehany appeared to be one of the country ' s best passers. The Keyjlets held a con- vincing 13-0 halftime leatl with Powell and Marchand striking pay dirt in the first half. Midway in the third canto, V. M. I. scored again. This time it came in the form of an aerial from Bill Brehany to Jay Grumbling, who gathered the pigskin in on the ten yard stripe and loped across the final chalk line. Yet V. M. I. really began to roll in the final quarter as they went for two touchdowns, both by quarterbacks. Ed Woy, reserve signal caller, and Bill Brehany were the boys who posted the scores this time to account for the thirty-foiu- points. V. M. I. 20 — WILLIAM AND MARY 7 The W. M. game was the test. The question was, could V . M. I. repeat the amazing performance of the year before when they handed the proud Indians their first loss to state competition in ten years? From the opening kickoff until the final whistle, this con- test was bitterly fought. The first half ended in a scoreless tie as the tension mounted. Birge off on a 70-yard jaunt - ■ .o ,bli„g Fran keberger Early in third stanza William and Mary scored on an eighty-four yard drive, and the scorehoard read 7-0. However, it was here that the Keydets showed their mettle. With Chunil)ley running magnificently, the Keydets rushed to the opponents ' twelve-yard marker. From this point Chumhiey found pay dirt. Tommy Birge ' s perfect kick lied things up; and early in the fourth period, Chumhiey again took charge and did not rest until the ball was in the end zone. After William and Mary had failed to capitalize on a golden scoring opportunity, the Big Red began to roll downfield for the final touchdown and a win that made them top contenders for the Southern Con- ference, Big Six, and State Championships. V. M. I. 14 UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA 34 Played at Charlottesville, this was a game in which the Keydets had been placed as one-touchdown favorites over the Wahoos. Therefore it was a sad- dened group of V. M. I. followers that trudged back to Lexington after seeing their favorites take it on the chin by a score of 34-14. It was simply a case of V irginia, up for the game after W. L. ' s drubbing, playing wonderful ball while the fighting Keydets were experiencing their worst day of the season. Virginia score l first. With two minutes remaining in the initial half, Brehany faded ' way hack and heaved a pass which Petree gathered in amidst three tiefenders and out-raced them all on a dazzling forty- (yitndwin leads the ivay for Toilltiir Birge Ralph , in for the kill 14 i r ' TTl. a Eley Birge Chumbley five-yard run. Tommy Birge tied it up at 7-7 with his placement. In the third quarter, a Virginia back intercepted a Keydet pass and scampered into the end zone. The fourth quarter was practically all Virginia as the victorious Wahoos went for three scores. With thirty seconds remaining in the contest, Brehany tossed another aerial to Grumbling for V. M. I. ' s last score. Tommy Birge again converted for the four- teenth point. V. M. I. 34 — CATAWBA 14 The following week end saw a completely re- juvenated team of fighting Keydets come bouncing back from their defeat at the hands of Virginia to thoroughly outclass the Catawba Indians at Salisbury, N. C, by a decisive score of 34-14. The V. M. I. team rolled up tremendous yardage both on the ground and in the air. The highlight was Sophomore track star Johnny Mapp ' s interception of an enemy aerial in his own end zone, and outrunning the entire Indian team as he scampered 100 yards to pay dirt. V. M. I. 35 — DAVIDSON COLLEGE 13 The Keydets returned home to show their prowess before an unusually large Home-Coining Day crowd. During the first quarter it looked as if an upset might be in the making as the Wildcats drove straight down the field for a touchdown. As the second quarter opened, V. M. I. was on the short end of a 7-0 score. Chum bley sets sail for the W afford goal Felvey closes in on the Richmond ball carrier i { y Quisenberrr Ralph St. John However, when the half ended, the Flying Squadron had huilt up a 21-7 lead. Dave Woolwine, freshman halfhaek, provided what was probably the outstanding play of the game. In the dying minutes of the contest, he speared an enemy aerial and sped 89 yards with it bef ore he was hauled down from behind. added the point after touchdown and V. M. I. led 7-0. Georgia Teeh ])ushed across two scores in the first period, and a seventy-yard pass play in the second canto gave them a 20-7 lead. Tech scored a touchdown in each of the last two quarters. Most of their scores were set up by passes, being stymied in their running by V. M. I. ' s excellent defensive line. V. M. I. 7 — GEORGIA TECH 34 Remembering their upset over Tech last year, the team journeyed to Atlanta with hopes of beating the fifth ranking team in the nation. The game was hard- fought and closer than the score would indicate. The Keydets moved straight downfield when they first got their hands on the ball. They combine l a mixture of passes and running plays to move the oval to the opponent ' s four-yard line from where Tommy Birge rammed over for the initial score of the game. He V. M. I. 27 — THE CITADEL 21 The Keydets drove for the opening touchdown as Brehany lugged the leather over from the one-yard stripe, and Birge converted. Chumbley added another six-pointer in the opening period on a similar one- vard buck. The aroused Bulldogs came alive in the second period, and went ahead at halftime by a 14-13 score. As the last half opened, The Citadel continued their scoring antics by pushing over for a third score to put them out in front 21-13. At this point Brehany 31 m . 6 i ' . rk. ' x Leishty Ripley opened up with the ever alert Gruiiil linf; as his target. The final score read 27-21 in favor of the Flying Keydets. V. M. I. 20 v. P. I. 7 A quick glance at the season ' s records of the two teams gave the Keydets a definite advantage, hut the unexpected happened shortly after the opening kick- off. The Gohblers took a 7-0 lead on a pass play. This score held up throughout the first half as the V. P. I. hoys were playing like champions. The Big Red came hack on the field and drove for the tying score in two and a half minutes. Birge climaxed the drive by driving over for the score. Tommy turned in one of the most superb individual performances ever witnessed at Victory Stadium as he ran through, around, and over the Tech defenses for a grand total of 215 yards. After the game Birge was chosen the outstanding player on the field. The Keydets ' last score came on a pass from Brehany to the diminutive Curly Powell, but it was insignificant as V. M. 1. already had enough to win. Thus the Big Red finished one of their most success- ful seasons on record with a seven won three lost record. Marchand MacDonald Lauford f - © 1 0 f. .- , t6.§,2l ' 8 !f3 ' ,j|? 1 4f, 5; I R, «« f ' ' • « I ' m M VS7 t7 3t 46 S8 I (i (I (• ir B  4? 281 « , € 37 52 6S •M ir ' «5 lirsl Row, Left to Right: McCallum. Collins. Kays. Dent. Servidio. Hutchinson. Holland, ! oicitsky, Jones. Waller Boxley. Second Row, Left to Right: Shattuck. Lutes. Greene. Harrington. Drake. Morgan, Armstrong, .Anderson, Dod. Thornton, Wilkinson. Third Row, Left to Right: Daniels. Newman. Adams, Ryland, Hill, Parrott, Oasller. Baldock, Yeuell. Griffith. Jacques. Fourth Row, Left to Right: Rogers. Dicker. Stearns. Arrants, Camper. Shultz. W ainwright. Fisher. Dorey, McRee, Cooper. Fifth Row, Left to Right: Russell, Osborne. Carstens. Janney, Coulson, Colonel Heflin, Shay, Moore. W alsh. Pappus. McConnell. JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL The V. M. I. Junior Varsity Football Team, coached by Colonel Sterling Heflin, opened its season against the S. M. A. Cadets after only four days of practice. The lack of experience as a team was oln ious in the game as the Little Red went down, 20-7. After two more weeks of practice, the team met Augusta Military Academy on Alumni Field in its second game of the season. Led by the running of Boxley and Jacques, and protected by the outstand- ing defensive play of Thornton. Shattuck, and Greene, the Baby Keydets edged A. IM. A. with a 1-1 to 13 decision. The Junior Varsity next met the William and Mary Papooses in Franklin, Va., for their third game of the season. In this, their best game of the entire football season, the J. V. s were able to hold the big and more experienced William and Mary team to a 20-20 tie. Now that they had acquired team play and experience of their own, the J. V. ' ' s realized their true ability in trampling Fishburne, 40 to 21. This was followed by a 27 to victory over Edwards Mili- tary Academy on a muddy field. The winning record established by this year ' s Junior Varsity was a gratification to the Corps and the team. And the ' 52 Jayvees will also remember the experience. aluable both morally and physically to them, of being coached by the incomparable Colonel Heflin. ( 186) VARSITY BASKETBALL The sophomore studded edition of the 1951-52 V. M. 1. cage team emerged, from a long. 26-ganie schedule, a victory-hungry aggregation. The Keydet five salvaged three wins during the course of the seemingly endless season. The team, the coach, and the interested niemhers of the Corps of Cadets felt certain at the outset of the season that this team was destined to he a successful one with the apparent wealth of talented hoop artists. However, they had two strikes against them from the very heginning two ageless factors which have stymied V. M. I. haskethall fortunes for countless years: lack of practice time and the necessity of de- pending on foothall players to form the nucleus of the team. The O ' Hara-coached quintet opened its season against the Roanoke College Maroons, eventual win- ners of the Little Six title, after having a grand total of ten days practice as against a possihle two month period of preparation by the initial opponent. The V. M. I. five did not do so badly in this contest, however, as they went down by only two points. Of t7i O ' Harn and iiiplain Nay Standing: Assistant Coach Roberts, Qiiisenberry, Djugherty, Ralph, McGo Bill O ' Hara. Kneeling: Grumbling, Brehany, Captain IS ay. Went::, Portasik, Foley. Cohvpll, Coach (187) tlie eleven men mIio eoinposed the varsity team, seven were gridiron performers. Only one man. Captain Skip Nay, was a non-foothall participant on the usual starting lineup. Immediately following the Roanoke encounter, the Keydets ran into three of the toughest foes in the Southern Conference area: William and Mary, Wake Forest, and Duke. The results were disastrous from a Lexington point of view. Next the V. M. I. Basketeers gave up three days of their Christinas vacation to engage the University of Connecticut. The team gave two of their hesi showings of the season in New England hefore going down to defeat and everyone felt assured that upon returning after the holidays the comhination would begin to click. However, for the first three games in 1952, the Keydets seemed to be slipping further back into their losing ways. They dropped the one-sided tilts to Morris-Harvey, Virginia, and George Washington. The big trouble at this time seemed to be the inability of the V. M. I. performers to conjoin in their scoring efforts. First one would ])e on, then the other, but they could not maintain consistency. They all de- cided to do something about the situation and the first victim of their rejuvenation was the Richmond Spiders. For the third straight year, the V. M. I. quintet stopped the heavily favored Spiders on the hardwood. The team ran their winning streak to two games when they whipped the Norfolk Navy Fliers, 76 to JSar Grumbling i I 1  i 1 V Rnfpfc onrf Wentz Sack Two Against f . P. I. 71. This ended their wins until the final game of the season, although they did very well against the Naval Academy and Furnian and played outstanding ball against the West Virginia Mountaineers, who were picked by national sports writers to win by forty or more points. In the latter the Keydets jumped ahead from the beginning and led the Hillbillies for better than three quarters without once relinquishing the lead. Then the roof fell in. WVU came out on lop of a 91 to 66 score. After this five game splurge, the Big Red lost their spark and became the victim of eight straight defeats. They did, however, climax their season with a well earned victory over their hottest rivals, the V. P. 1. Gobblers, on the latter ' s own court by the score of 56 to 53. Captain Skip Nay, Bill Ralph, and Karl Klinar were the top scorers for the V. M. 1. quintet. Ralph finished with the highest average, 15.3 points per game, while Nay and Klinar followed closely with 12.7 and 12.4 points, respectively. Three seniors. Nay, Jay Grumbling, and Johnny Portasik and one junior. Bill Brehany, who has used all his eligibility, wrote finis to their collegiate basket- ball careers in the Tech game. The sophomores, other than Ralph and Klinar, who gave good accounts of themselves during the season were Wentz, Colwell, McGovern, and Dougherty. At the time of this print- ing, Klinar is leading the nation in percentage of field goals made, and Ralph has been named to the second team Big Six squad. Top, Left to Right: Fiiiner (Maiiaf: Diamontlidis. IT Vgp. Oscnr Cupl Middle. Left to Right: F Bottom, Left to Right : B. Riiffiiu Anderson. Koicilzkr. Hogshire. Hogge. Schenstrom. Ariz. Burchani. McDoicell. (Ciiplain). Carter, Cheatham, Sanders, Mariani, Robertson, Dean. Cole, Bickmore. VARSITY WRESTLING S % i« 1 - z ' L ' i V • -H :i: 1 i ZTl H. HH H . . - Captain Brown and Coach Glipton With the heginning of the 1951 wrestling season Vie found ourselves with one returning first- stringer, Edgar Brown, who was elected teant cap- tain for this season. Having been called into the Marine Corps, Bobby Sherrard, last year ' s coach, likewise was missing. To fill his place came Oscar Gupton, soon to be known to his team as Gup. A native of Raleigh, N. C, Gupton wrestled for the first time as a fresh- man at the University of North Carolina, making the first string Varsity team. In 1949 he won the Southern Conference championship in the 167 lb. division. The next year he became the district AAU champion in the same weight. In 1951 he was Freshman coach at V. N. C. under Tom Barnes, the famed coach who ended a superb career here in 1950. Taking into consideration a new coach and (190) game, but green, wrestlers, V. M. I. had a fair season. We lost four and won three dual meets this year. The V. M. I. grapplers again looked good in every meet, and upheld wrestling as one o f the most popular spectator sports at the Institute. Although losing badly to West Virginia and the University of Maryland (the two ])ower houses in the Southern Conference) in the Southern Con- ference Tournament, we pushed these two teams, defeating two men of each. It did not take too long for the team to begin to lose its green color and take on the red color of experience. At 123 lbs. Pogo Bickmore held doMii the first string job with firm determination. From the ranks of the Rats Bucky Cole, weigh- ing 130 lbs., extricated himself to show that a ' rat, despite his lowly status, can prove to be a top-class wrestler. Jeff Robertson, a sophomore and a game fighter always, showed great promise on the first string at 137 lbs. Weighing 147 lbs. S eepv ' Carter tvi Stakes of the University of ISorth Carolina after a hard malih Edgar Brown led tlie 1952 team tliroufjii its ups and downs, always himself wrestling as a master of the highly scientific sport. The only member of the first class to wrestle on the first string was Harry Carter, who, considering his lack of experience, did a great joli at 157 Ihs. In the 167 lb. class Miles Nowitzky thrilled the spectators with his prowess. Walter Sanders showed great improvement at the next weight class, rising to great heights in the Southern Conference Tournament. Cheated hv a had ankle, Ted Eilnar Brown. Southern Conference Champion, demonstrates his favorite pinninfi hold Mariani showed how a huge man could wrestle with finesse. In the Southern Conference we finished in fourth place, being only four points, however, away from the runner-up position. Edgar Brown defeated Adelberge, Maryland ' s captain and the defending champion of the 1951 season, to be- come Southern Conference champion at 147 lbs. Walter Sanders finished third in the conference by defeating the toj -rated man in the 177 lb. class. He was accredited with the quickest pin of the conference in a time of fifty-four seconds, and de- feated a boy from West Virginia in the tourna- ment who had previously pinned him. Ted Mariani placed third in the heavyweight class. Miles Nowitzky jilaced fourth in the highly competitive 167 lb. class. This year George Carter, Bill Ruffin, Charlie Hogge, Bill Schenstrom, Dick Chamberlain. Jeff Hannah, and Zeke Finney, the manager, will all be leaving the team. Carter was the only first-stringer of the group, but the rest, all lovers of the fine sport, and excellent wrestlers, will he greatly missed as the present team launches forth next year with much more experience under their belt. VARSITY SWIMMING V. M. I. ' s State Championship Swiniiiiiiig; Team has put up a great fight this year against the other teams of the Southern Conferenee and has done quite well considering that the competition was against some of the hest teams in the South. Ahhough V. M. I. only has an enrollment of 900 from which to pick a swimming team, the team made an outstanding showing against the teams of much larger schools. Because of its lack of de])th. the team had to utilize every member to his fullest extent and, for this reason, there have been many commendahle records made this season. The schedule this year was a tough one, con- sisting of dual meets with Duke, N. C. State. INorlh Carolina, U. Va., William and Mary, and V. P. I. It was concluded hy participation in the State meet, Coach Coiiytie and Captain Harrington Standing: McRae (Manager). Saum. Boxley. Harrington (Captain), Mitchell, Conyne (Coach). Kneeling: Langley, Mecredy, Johnston. Taferner. Silting: Knapp, White, Dunkleberger, Boring, Wallace. (193) Harrington Johns Taf enter which . M. I. won. and established seven new slate reoords at the time. A few days later, the team went to Chapel Hill for the Southern Conference Meet, where many of the swimmers won individual honors. The Sv.iniming; Season oHiciuliy started when V. M. I. s rej)resenta!i es swam their first against DnUe. AlthoHiih the meet turned out to he a hearthreaker in which V. M. I. lost hy only a few points, the team turned in an excellent perfor- mance and showed great possihilities for the future. The nest day the team lost to powerful North Carolina. The only hright spot on that day was (ieorge Harrington ' s victory in the individual medley. illiani and Mary easily fell hefore the Keydet squad, and. in this meet, nvany of V. M. I. ' s fresh- men were given the opportunity to show their ahility. The meet with V. P. I. turned out to be much tougher, and was close until Jim Mecredy won the 44-0 yd., free-style, cinching the meet for . M. I. The main strength of the team this year lay in the breast and backstrokers. George Harrington, the captain of the team, and Harry Johnston, con- sistently won first and second place all season. Coach Conyne at work in pravtU-t ' ' S smmm t Boxley Laugh, Harry set new records at the State meet in the 100 and 200 yard backstroke, while George, an ex- tremely versatile swimmer, set a new record in the individual medley, and won honors in the back- stroke events. Bill Saum ' s performance with the breast stroke was certainly commendable during the season, and payed off when he set new records at the state meet in the 100 and 200 yard breast- stroke. In comparison to last year ' s team, the free-style section was much stronger this year. Dick Taferner ' s outstanding performances in the .50 and 100 yard dashes was consistent throughout the season. The real surprise of the season was a newcomer to the team, Frank Boxley, who turned out to be an expert on the free-style sprints. The distance events were well taken care of by big Jim Mecredy, who excelled in the 220 and 440 yard free-style, proving himself one of the best swimmers in the state. Coach .41 Conyne ' s ability and devotion to the team resulted in a successful season and a State Championship Team that broke more records in one afternoon than any s wimming team in the history of V. M. I. Kriapp Berry- White : ' n link i« . 1 . II l. KiKhl. 1 ■M 1 K.it . I.ll Ki ' h . liolliiiii K .. 1,. I u. K.f.-! 1 Pittman, McLauu 4uffle. Kerr. Bourke, Robertson. W illariL Coach ii }n, S ii i. Sietidseti Diinkipberger. 4ria . Poicprs, Bailey. Fortiu. Forsyth. Massie, Spencer.. Lisp «. W httphurst. CROSS COUNTRY For the second straight year the Cross-Country Team brought to V. M. I. a Big Six Championship. Such a record couhl not have Iteen achieved with- out very fine coaching and extremely liard work. The season began early, and consetjuently work- outs were started immediately after the return from summer furlough. The course on which we practiced varied in order to jn-eparj- for the dif- ferent courses of our opjjonents. Sometimes it was down by Nile Creek, sometimes out by Liberty Hall, often on White ' s farm, but always a four-mile course was found. The long line of pufting men who surmounted one hill only to continue on their strange journey soon became a familiar sight to the dogs, cows, and horses in fields and woods sur- rounding Lexington. The first meet was held at Kichmond on Sep- tember 29, a day which proved to be hard for us to forget. Richmond had de eloped a surprisingly strong team, were in good slia])e and were de- termined to avenge the white-washing at our hands last year. They were successful and won the meet by a score of 26-29. Recovering from this shocking disaster, we out- ran William and Mary on their beautiful course that wound through the forest around Lake Ma- toka. In this meet we first showed the balance and depth that gave us such power in all our meets. Although we still were unable to get a first place, Jim McLain came within several yards of catching William and Mary ' s John Munger. The V. P. I. meet was one of the high points in our season. As we loped in from the four-mile jaunt around the cowpastures of Blacksburg five of our men could be seen distinctly ahead of the nearest Gobbler. Such was their position at the finish line and the tallied score was 15-50 about as perfect a score as is possible in Cross-Counlry. Our winning wavs continued and on the moun- (196) taiiious course at Charlottesville we outran the Wahoo team 25-36. It Mas at the A. A. U. meet the follownig Saturday that we gained an undisputahle title to the Virginia Cross-Country Chanipionship hy defeating all en- tries from hoth Big Six and Little Six Colleges. Both Richmond, who had heaten us earlier in the year, and Bridgewater. who was the only team to win out over us last year, participated in the meet. Our next meet was held on the ' mud hill course hack of Washington and Lee. Wayne Forsyth doggedly hucked the cold wind that day and was the first V. M. I. man to cross the finish line. Davidson had several exceptionally fine run- ners and their team had achieved a good record in North Carolina. However, they lacked our depth and we won the meet liy a score of 26-31. At the Big Six Meet in Richmond we were able to place five of our men in the first eight finishers. McLain, Forsyth, and Massie led the race most of the way, and at times ran three abreast on the course as it wound around the Westhampton Lake. However, U. Va. ' s Mile Byrnes surprised them in the last hundred yards and sprinted by to finish first. North Carolina State and Maryland completely dominated the Southern Conference 3Ieet, and we were forced to be satisfied with a fifth place. Bailey and McLain were able to place in the first twenty- fi e men which was quite an achievement con- sidering the eighty or ninety runners that partici- pated and the terrific pace that was set. The season ended in a picnic on White ' s farm at which we tried to forget the terrible licking that West V irginia ' s Momitaineers had given us earlier that day. Jim McLain was elected next year ' s cap- tain, and as only Massie and Powers graduate this June, the Cross-Country outlook is good for next year. THE TOP EIGHT Lcll to Kighl: McLliin,  ,„. r, linilry, ]t hil.hnrsl, Sniilh, Mi,ssir, ' ...., rs, F.irsylh. (197) INDOOR TRACK FirM Ko«, L,lt lo m-hl: irn,l-„ii, llall,■ . h,n . Hmlu; U,,ssi .. lioakman. Doekor. Sthumau. Harris Second Ro . I..I1 lo Uijtiil: Miipp. Lyons, Miirpln. liiirr . K„h ' rl .un. Hill, lleule. Jones, hlrinprl.r. Third Row, Li-ll lo Kiglil : ISyrd. l-.hy. Hir-s, ' . Kobison, Plunkill. Hiirk,: Tonkin. Mrl.nin. 17 .U V I ,.f. ._ o; L.. z . ..  I,.o__ n .. jr. ' ii i 17 i i '  ■ .•  j fourlh Kow, l.i-ll lo Kighl: tSmn, McKee. fl escott,  olfortl. hreunil. V utinttne. i tipp. Fiflh Row. Lefl lo Righl : Spencer. Cole. Griffith. Angle. Madtlox. Fortin. Green. Sixlh Row. Left lo Righl: I ' illman. Ma ee (Managers). Major Corniack (Coach). Puckette. Almy (Managers). I V. WRESTLING Y4 -Hr ' A First Row, Lefl to Righl: Brvnn. Lanson, Dasher. Johnson, Jones. Arranls. Kineer, Taylor. Sakakini. Second Row. Lefl to Kighl: Thornton, Booker. Schiffler. Hregnian. Massie, Inman, Thompson. Locher. Jones. Dicker. Hanna. Third Row. Lefl to Righl: Miller (Manager). Baker. Semmes. MeCallum. Lazarus. Allison. Seriiilio. Lanil. Eaton. David- son, Cordelt. Colonel Heflin (Coach). J. V. BASKETBALL Kneeling, Left to Right: Walter. Skeen. McK Standing, Left to Right: Ragitiias (Coach). L Mowbray (Assistant Manager ) ie, Mazza, Jf ooltcine, Greene. Kinsloic. ce, 0 i eiL Tail. Cury (Manager) W oy., O Coiinor. MacDotvell (Captain ), J. V. SWIMMING St;iii ni.g: Dickinson (Manager). Sutherland. Hart. Hager. Newman. Cofer, Gorman, Sitting: Gundersdorf. Ridgley Thompson, McManaivay, Davis, Haake. TO VINDICATE HER HOr a OR DEFDJD • HER GHTS Front Row, Varsilv MiihIxtm Jri7 io iis, Mgr.. Air Force. Back Row: Scahilli; Besch; Barren; Holcombe; Hnrris; Hardy. Cilarella; Lay Harlhelnie. ' s: AIR FORCE RIFLE TEAM The Air Force Rifle Team, coniposed of men in the Air Force R. O. T. C, has had a very successful season this year. The team has fired ten postal matches, winning eijjht out of the ten. and more challenges are coming in daily. V. M. I. ' s team is a part of the First Air Force ' s representation in the national matches, which are in progress now. VARSITY RIFLE TEAM The Varsity Rifle Team, which is composed of the top ten men of the combined Air Force and Ground Force teams, has nine postal and twelve shoulder-to-shoulder matches to fire this year. At the time of this writing, they have won three out of four postal matches and three out of five slioulder-to-shoulder matches which ha e been fired, being defeated only by the experts from M. I. T. and U. W. Va. In the first of the two matches with W. Va., V. M. I. won, thereby giving W. Va. its first loss in two years. In that match, Hans Leipold fired 95 in the standing position, which set a record on the V. M. I. range. Excellent results are expected from the Varsity Team in the remainder of this vear ' s matches. (200) GROUND FORCE RIFLE TEAM The Ground Force Rifle Team is comprised of men from the Ground Force R. O. T. C. units. They have fired six of their twelve postal matches, winning four of tlient. The team has heen chosen as a part of the Second Army ' s representation in the national matches, which are sponsored in this area by the Second Army. As the final matches in this competition have not lieen completed, the re- sult of the team ' s standing, like that of the Air Force, is also unknown, hut it is expected that they will do well. Credit for a good job should he given to Captain Charles C. Parkins and Sergeant Paul W. Bernardi who have acted as the respective coaches for the Air Force and (iround Force Teams. Mr. R. F. Stewart, with his patience, tireless effort, and proven ability, has done an excellent job as Varsity Coach although he has had to work under the most trying circumstances. His ambi- tion is to make the V. JM. I. Rifle Team comparable in status to the crack teams in other schools. VINDICATE R OR. DEFEh D HER RIGHTS Front Row, Varsity Members: Hofheimer: Chmublin. Capt. anil 1 i;.. i.r.nuul l-oi Back Row: Shea; Campbell; Andrews; Botodon; tane; Wilson: II ooilhuusr. r; ,(im «s; Pettyjohn (201) MARINE CORPS The United States Marine Corps is the jack-of-all-trades of the services. It is a force complete in itself and flexible enough in organization to en- able it to adapt itself to any type of operation. Marines fight on land, sea, and in the air. A Marine is never an infan- tryman or a tanker or an artil- leryman or an airman. He is a Marine. As such it is expected of him that he be prepared to assume duties anywhere in the Corps that he might be needed. There are very few specialists in the Marine Corps. If a man develops well in one line he is encouraged in it, but never at the expense of his general utility. The spirit of the Marine «• Corps is much like that of the V. M. I. It is the spirit of men who know their jobs and know them well and who are proud of the traditions and heritage of t heir organization. Unexcelled fighter and outstanding soldier — the United States Marine. THE HONOR COURT ; ' : : lf« L.fl u. l{i;:lii: ' . r. Iliid. ' i,,,,. II. li. M, : iril,y. J. I ' . ri.s. II ) 1,,, , iiiprel, W. A. Thompson. R. L. Lambert. I ' . J. Uarshull. M. L. Rug.rs. S. T. Grr.r. II . II . ;, ;... 7. «. Armstrong, J. S. Daniel. One of the outstaii ling events of the past academic year was the revision of the V. M. I. Honor Court. The reorganization was directed toward shifting and cUstriljut- ing some of the responsihilities of running the Corps and its various organs. The change is the result of the growth in enrollment in the school and the conse- quent loading of res] onsil)ililie9 on the shoulders of the class officers. The result of the revamping was to ef- fect many changes in the system which re- lieved some of the points of stress and over- loading on the Honor System. The organizational rearrangement found the court composed of nine first class mem- bers, three second class memliers, and three non- oting third class members. The third class members are now elected in February of the third class year in order to allow the members of each class to make more judi- cious selections. The third class votes again in May of the same year, and the three se- lections are permanent at this time. In May of the second class year, six additional members are elected to fill out the member- ship of the court. The court then selects its own president from the first class mem- bers. Minor Lee Rogers was chosen as presi- dent this year, and Bill Thompson was elected vice president. The redistribution of responsibility re- sulted in rules stating that no class officers will serve on the Honor Court. This move was intended to Ueep the bin-den of running the various organizations of the Corps off the shoulders of a few. The break from the traditional organiza- tion was made with the hope that a higher level of efficiency might be maintained in upholding the highest and greatest of V. M. I. s traditions that of individual honor. The move was made with the thought that the very spirit of the Honor System provides a goal worthy of being upheld, and one which justifies progressive change in the cause of honor. (204) THE GENERAL COMMITTEE Seated, Left to Right: R. L. Lambert. P. J. Marshall. M. L. Rogers. Standing, Left to Right: T. C. Arnistroiif;, J. S. Daniel. W. D. Clingempeel, W. W. Be P. J. Cross. W. A. Thompson. W. R. McCarthy. P. C. Hudson. V, 5. T. Greer, 111 the past years there liave heeii many organizations for the inaintenancc of discipline and gentleinaiily conduct among Cadets in the Corps. In 1932, all these organizations such as the Hazing Court and the Vigilance Committee were conihined into what is now the General Committee. The purpose of the committee is to try all cases which are not directly concerne l with the code of honor hut yet are reflec- tions upon the conduct and discipline of the Corps. Furtherinore, the General Com- mittee upholds the privileges that each class enjoys. The committee is sanctioned hy the In- stitute, and men that appear hefore it are reported hy Cadets. These men are tried, and, if found guilty of the charge, are given a strict, hut fair penalty. Although there have heen changes in the composition of the Honor Court this year, the General Committee has remained as it was in the past. The committee is composed of the president, vice president, and historian of the three upper classes; the president of the O. G. A.; and two first classmen, elected hy the memhers of the first class. The officers of the General Cominittee are elected hy the menihers of the com- mittee each year, and the president and vice president are chosen from the first class members. As a result of the recent changes in the Honor Court and General Committee, no cadet who is a niemher of the Honor Court may serve as a meniher of the General Commiltee. In the past, the majority of the men on the Honor Court have also heen a niemher of the General Committee. As the inward life, morale, a nd hahits of an army are directly reflected hy the outward actions of its soldiers, so the ap- pearance of the Corps serves to form the opinions of the outside world ahoiit V. IM. I. It is the aim of the General Coinmittee to make and hold the barracks life of Cadets to such standards that the reputation and respect that . M. I. has gained shall not he destroyed. Furthermore, this court serves to inaintain the high principles of sportsmanship and manliness that have always existed at V. M. I. (205) Bill Mytrs Co-Editor W52 om6 George Hulter As ociate Editor Bob Caudle Advertising Manager Car; Ambler Circulation Manager Cecil Webb Advertising Editor EDITORIAL STAFF Seated. Left to Right: W. J. Wutkler. J. R. McCarthy, W. C. Hogan. W. F. Croswell, G. T. Black. F. J. Aragon. F. C. Gorham. W. .4. Shank. W. McD. Sanders. Standing, Left to Right: T. B. Slreel. W. C. Ames. S. W. Marshall. C. C. McRae. J. F. Webber. B. R. Caudle. J. B. Hratt. D. R. Webb. L. A. Finney, H. A. Williamson, C. J. Brauner. J. E. Speth. BUSINESS STAFF Seated, Left to Right: J. R. Haher, J. F. Webber, C. H. Webb. B. R. Caudle, ft. C. Ambler. I . G. Cury, J. S. Kallelis. Standing, Left to Right: R. D. Kincer, O. F. Hux, A. W . Harmon. D. A. Hengel. W . D. Kearney, B. V. White, W. H. ISewton, R. M. Hart, K. M. Perry. Bill Thompson Business Manager Bob NoUey Managing Editor 7 fC , , ( def Doug Webb Co-Feature Editor John Tavlor Activities Editor Al Navas Advertising Manager ( 208 ) EDITORIAL STAFF Seated, Left to Right: R. J. Buchanan, W. C. Hogan, L. A. Finney. A. K. Schricte, J. R. McCarthy. Standing, Left to Right: L. G. McKnight. G. W. Hardy. J. P. Diuguid, J. R. Handy, J. L. Crosichite, W. O. Turner. Seated, Left to Right: . W . Home. P. A. Kuhne. J. S. Kallelis. Standing, Left to Right: R. D. Kincer, C. G. Anchors, P. R. Kneuer, J. S. Mondy, O. R. Naumann. (209) F Md l 1 - % 1 - III J:u k W rislll Bill Mv.rs Alanaginfi hdita Jim Slallings Assistant Business Manager 7 cin u ut Sealed. Left to Right: Waller logel. Literary Editor: Jim Price. Humor Editor; Ed Brown. Circulation Manager. Standing, Left to Right: John Speth, Art Editor; Ty Miller. Advertising Manager. EDITORIAL STAFF Seated, Left to Right: C. R. Mootp. J. K. A. Frankeberger. H. A. Williamson, T. K. Bleecker. J. B. Hyatt. Standing, Left to Right: W. O. Turner. W. R. Snapp. W. A. Hinman, Y. Wong, E. H. Davis, S. H. Jottes. J. M. Seletz, F. H. Conoly. A. T. Wallace, W. C. Ames. W. McD. Sanders. BUSINESS STAFF Seated, Left to Right: H. C. Garnlo. J. Eads. E. L. Broun. G. T. Miller, J. A. Mourripf, J. Lisella. Standing, Left to Right: W. J. Winkler. A. C. Jen vex. J. S. Kallelis. J. L. Harmon. G. Patterson. W . W. Miller, J. M. B. Lewis. Seated. Left to Right: E. J. Wilpy; P. J. Marshall i R. G. Long: J. W. Cladslone, president; C. F. Moore, i-iee iiresitlenl ; .4. h. WeUford. treasurer: IT. F. Gilley. JT . .4. Thompson. Standing. Left to Right: W. L. Witt: J. E. Speth : J. W. Trigg: J- K- LeDeaux: J. R. Nolley: W. L. Patrick; R. S. Miller: R. M. Morgan; W. McD. Sanders; M. L. Rogers: H. W. Gotven. THE HOP COMMITTEE The V. M. I. Hop Committee, under the ahle presidency of Jaek (Gladstone, has again uphehl the tradition of presenting what are reputed to he the l est collegiate dances in the South. This year the com- mittee presented the annual Opening, Home-Coming, Thanksgiving, Mid-Winter and Easter dances and ended the successful season with the Final German and Final Ball. Such iiotahle orchestras as Dean Hudson, Claude Thornhill, Tex Beneke, and Charlie Spivak, ai led the Hop Coiti- niitlee with various appointed floor com- mitteemen, to put on success after success during the past two semesters. Distinctive in its decorations, the Hop Committee has striven to present the most colorful dances. The social season of V. M. I. was high- lighted at Easter dances when one of the many lovelies who attended the dances was proclaimed Miss Easter, 1952 hy the Corps of Cadets. The Hop Committee has contrihtited much enjoyment to the re- stricted social life of the Corps and pro- vided entertainment for many visiting alumni. Front Row, Left to Right: Joe Yanity, Bob Bancroft, Dane Drum. Randy Bradley, Helen Childs, Joe Carney, Back Row, Left to Right: Pinky Moore (standing), Harmon Williams, Jim Keel, Larry Raymond, Ted Benson, Sam Nucholts, Joe Louden, Wes Gray. THE COMMANDERS This year ' s version of The Coniiiiaiiders furth ered V. M. 1. s reputation hy being one of the top college dance hands in the South. Ahhough hit hard l y the loss of six of the outstanding music-makers of last year ' s band, The Commanders soon had become even better, ith the addition of new talent, blended into a smooth, dancealjle band, under the leadership of Ted Benson, lead trumpet. New members brought to the bandstand were Wes Gray, piano; Joe Louden, bass; Bob Bancroft, sax; and Larry Raymond, trumpet, who joined his fellow Mink veterans, Joe Yanity, Dave Drum, and Randy Bradly. sax men, and Sam Bucholtz, drums. Jim Keel, trumpet, and Harmon Williams, who were joined at mid-terra by trombonist Don Matheson, are other members who saw ac- tion with the band last year. The vocalizing was superbly handled by Miss Helen Childs, of Natural Bridge, Va., and Joe Carney, outstanding new cadet vocalist. Much credit is due Joe Tanty, who doubled as an instrumentalist and a very capable busi- ness manager. This can be seen by the record number of engagements played by The Commanders this year. Among these engagements were those at colleges such as Holliiis, Mary Baldwin, Mary Washington, Radford, Southern Seminary, and Wash- ington and Lee. The (Commanders also played for dances at the Mayflower and Natural Bridge Hotels. The highlights of the season came when they played for both Home-Coming and Mid- inter dances at the Institute, a job usually filled by one of the name bands of the nation. It will doubtless be agreed upon by all that the 1951-1952 version of The Com- manders was one of the best dance bands ever turned out at V. M. I. (213) THE GLEE CLUB The V. M. I. Glee Club has long been known as one of the most outstanding vocal groups in the South. It was organized by a group of cadets who liked to spend their free lime in singing. Col. Herbert Nash Dillard (then a cadet) was the initiator of ihe organization in 1937. Since that time the club has grown from a small group to a number exceeding seventy voices, and with its growth and improvement its prestige has also grown. In December of 1950 the club sang at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York for the National Association of Manufacturers and was honored by the pres- ence of General George C. Marshall, the prin- cipal speaker. This year the first concert of the season was given in December at Madison Col- lege in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and in May the club sang for a capacity audience at its annual concert in Richmond ' s famous Mosque, the largest auditorium in the city. Along with other concerts, the club sang in Lynchburg and Roa- noke, and the season ended with the annual concert at Finals. Lt. Ash Harrison became the club ' s director when Col. Dillard accepted the Ford Scholarship and a year ' s leave of absen ' e. and Capl. William Byers has assisted by giving his very able assistance to club affairs. Lt. Harrison took charge of the club and put forth a model elTort which has borne fruit in a scries of fine concerts through the (214) SPECIMENS ■ OF • CITIZEN SOLDIEFIS : ATTACHED TO THEIR- NATIVE ■ STATE PR.OYD ■ OF- HER- FAME AND - READY- IN EVERY- TIME - OF - DEEPEST PERIL - ■ fCO-VI i ICATf ER H7N0R I ' i DEFr tlDHft-RiqrrSrS- THE MONOGRAM CLUB The Monogram Club, composed of lellermen from all the major and minor sports, fully repre- sents the athletic spirit predominate at V. M. I. For the last few years the club has sponsored a minstrel show the night before the annual V. M. I.-V. P. I. football game. The minstrel this year was the best and most enjoyable show ever produced. May the future Monogram Clubs carry on this new tradition to be added to the many old customs of the Corps. To improve the im- pression visiting teams have toward V. M. I. as a whole, the club this year is donating a sum of money to improve the quarters of visiting athletic teams. Membership in the club is voluntary with the new members going through a week of the worst form of rat-line, and terminating with the run- ning of a gauntlet consisting of old members of the club armed with paddles. (215) AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS The Student Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers was estahlished at V. IM. I. some years ago, and can proudly Itoast that it is noM ' one of the Itest Chap- ters in the Country. The Chapter is com- posed of all Civil Engineering students in the upper three classes. The V. M. I. Stu- dent Chapter strives to aid the student in hecoming a professional engineer through extra-curricular activities. Experience in preparing and presenting en- gineering papers, discussing en- gineering problems, and forming opinions as to the practical as- pects of various projects contri- bute to mental development. At the same time, securing speakers for Chapter meetings, visiting various projects and plants, con- ducting Chapter activities and holding offices afford the initial contact with the profession that these students are preparing to enter. The profits derived from the Chapter supplement those obtained in classroom and laboratory instruction. High- light of this year was a trip by the first class civils to the Yorktown Bridge, the Portsmouth Tunnel, and the Norfolk Naval base. The second class civils visited the Lone Star Cement Plant near Roanoke, Va. Cadet R. L. Lambert is president of the Chapter, and Colonel R. A. Marr is the faculty advisor. (216) AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS The V. M. I. Student Chapter of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers is composed of all Electrical Engineering students of the three upper classes. The object of the Chapter is to increase the students ' knowledge in the field of elec- tricity and its allied subjects. Monthly meetings are held, at which time various lectures are presented and motion pictures are shown. In addition to these meetings, several trips are taken each year by the members of the Chapter to installations and plants closely associated with their class work. This year the Chapter was presented a meter board by the Virginia Electric and Power Com- pany which shows all types of electric measuring de ices. Cadet C. L. Delisio ' s term paper en- titled Conductors and Semi- Conductors won both the Section and District prizes, and Cadet Delisio was awarded a trip to present his pajter at the annual meeting of the A. I. E. E. held this year in New Orleans. Colonel J. S. Jamison is the faculty advisor of the Chapter and Cadet A. L. Wellford III is president. (217) AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY The V. M. I. Student Affiliate Chapter of the American Chemical Society is com- posed of all cadets of the upper three classes mIio are majorinji in Chemistry. The Chapter was organized for the purpose of off ' ering the Chemistry student a more complete understanding of Chemistry. The Chapter strives to achieve its aims hy presenting information that the student is unable to ob- tain in the classroom or the laboratories. Monthly meetings are held at which time informa- tive lectures and pictures are presented. In addition to the meetings, the Chapter offers each class the opportunity to take several trips to plants through- out the State. This year the first class members of the A. C. S. visited the Lone Star Cement Plant near Roanoke, the West Virginia Pulp and Paper Corpo- ration in Covington, and the Merck Plant at Elkton. In addition to these trips, several members of the Chapter at- tended the annual meeting of the A. C. S. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. At the final meeting of the Chapter each year a number of the first class Chemists present their term papers. (218) VIRGINIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE The V. M. I. Student Chapter of the Vir- ginia Academy of Science was organized in the fall of 1949, and was the first college affiliate of the American Academy of Sci- ence. The Chapter is now associated with the student level of the Virginia Academy of Science. The members of this organiza- tion are mostly pre-medical students. although any cadet in the corps may be- come a member. The primary object of the Chapter is to further the interest of the pre-medical student. Monthly meetings are held at which times talks are given by prominent men in various fields of science, and cadets are urged to present at these meetings any scientific papers they have written. This year, a great deal of emphasis has been placed on preparing the pre-medical stu- dent for medical school and familiarizing him with many of the tasks that will confront him in his later work. In order to carry out this program, the Chap- ter has presented deans of several medical schools as guest speak- ers. The ( liapter is sponsored by Colonel R. P. Carroll, and the president is Cadet T. N. Rueker, a pre-medical senior. (219) AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS The Student Section of the American Institute of Physics has the distinction of heing the youngest organization of its type at V . M. I. The Physics Course was not l egun at V. M. I. until the fall of 1949, but the Student Section of the A. I. P. was organized this past fall. The objective of the Chapter is to offer the Physics Major a more complete understanding of physics and its application. Cadet Charles S. Badgett was elected as the Sec- tion ' s first president, and Colonel R. S. Weaver became the faculty advisor. The organization has another distinction in being among the first college Student Sections of the A. I. P.. which were begun for the first time in 1951. The highlights of the year were several talks by prominent physicists, a trip by the first class to the laboratories and observa- tory of the University of Virginia at Charlottesville, and a four-day trip to Washington. In Washington, the future physicists visited the Bureau of Standards, the Naval Ordnance Laboratory, David Taylor Model Basin, as well as other points of interest. Members of the Chap- ter, both first and second classmen, at- tended the meeting of the Virginia Academy of Science at Old Point Comfort, Virginia. (220) INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CLUB The International Relations Club of V. M. I. is composed of elected cadets who meet for the purpose of hroadeninj; their knowledge of international affairs. It is impossible to obtain this knowledge in the limited time alloted in the classroom. Through numerous lectures, panels, ban- quets, and conferences, the club aids its members to understand America ' s neigh- bors and develop a more sound and sympathetic view toward them. In order to give the entire Corps a more well rounded outlook on international and do- mestic politics, the IRC has sponsored many well informed speakers. The British Military Attache and Spanish Military Attache presented the needs and views of their nation ' s armed forces. V. M. I. ' s Superintendent, Lt. General Richard J. Marshall, spoke to the club on the Philip- pine Commission, of which he was a mem- ber. On the domestic side of the program, the club was fortunate to have a prominent faculty member of the Woodrow Wilson School of Political Science of the Univer- sity of Virginia and Colonel H. H. Hutcbe- son of the V. M. I. Department of Economics. The group does not restrict itself to campus activities, for the VMI-IRC has been represented at nation-wide con- ferences held in New York, Newport News, and Fredericksburg. One of the members of the VMI-IRC was elected to the vice presidency of the State International Re- lations Organization. (221 ) LUTHERAN CLUB CANTERBURY CLUB BAPTIST CLUB METHODIST CLUB ' ,.! W 9 NEWMAN CLUB PRESBYTERIAN CLUB  7 fcv H S LYNCHBURG CLUB ROANOKE CLUB f TIDEWATER CLUB (224) LOUISIANA CLUB TEXAS CLUB MISSISSIPPI CLUB (225) NATIONAL SPELEOLOGICAL SOCIETY ( 226) PR.OVD OF HER. FAME AND READY IN EVERY Tl ME OF ■ DEEPEST PEP.IL RlGJrlTS O.G.A. The Officer of the Guard Association, composed of all first class privates, represents one of the most powerful factions in barracks. Its specific pur- pose is to enforce the class system that is predominant in the Corps. As a result of the large rat class that entered V. M. I. this year, the first class deemed it neces- sary to make several changes in the governing bodies of the Corps. Further- more, since hazing has been abolished, the General Committee was confronted with an ever increasing number of cases to try as more and more rats, who would have been punished by other means under the old system, were being sent to General Committee to receive their punishment. The General Committee could not find time to try all the eases that were appearing before it. Thus, the O. G. A. Committee was formed in the fall of 1951 with the aim of trying cases and giving penalties to rats who committed minor offenses, and thereby removing the strain from the General Committee. This committee has proven very successful, and has made the present rat sys- tem practicable and efficient. If the Spirit of the new system is carried out as it has been this year, not only will the rat system be better and abreast of the times, but the ap- pearance of the Corps will be improved. (227) . . . the long auaited ring and hundred dollar kiss w . . . those last feiv yards to the rose-covered arch . . . ' The ffirts tvcre each given a dozen roS ' before the figure storm delays the band ; and waited ' ' As rats we sal or stood while a class went through its ring figure, and many of us dreamed of the night that we would go through our figure. The night finally arrived, hut the weather was no match for our mood. A snow storm delayed the band, so we sat and waited. Each girl was given a dozen roses to add to the colorful figure. Five men of Elliot Lawrence ' s hand braved the storm and arrived an hour late to furnish music for the occasion. The class president and vice president led the class through figures of V. M. I. and 52. Then a large heart was formed at each end of the floor, from which we moved those last few yards to the rose-covered arch. Under the arch we received the long awaited ring and hundred dollar kiss. For us the figure is over, but will remain for- ever among the sweetest memories of our youth. y -r )f .-.ta ' t Vi S ; i ROANOKE, VA VIRGINIA MOURNS! (236) 1852 M f f V I ii i r i I - II Ilnrraik. „ur hoin.- .|«.| from hoini ' . i lliu li. ' .illhful (tlir n.it ' ., fli. . .in l mc i|iiiti ' . [roni tlir Ilr .Inn ' l toiiiil) .inil pi. j.jnt (a k .in, li.il ) .iliodi of a crowd of lioiioml.U ' yuullLs. All Cadet.- are required to lite in tin- liarraek-, an iinpoMog ea.tellated pile of rotten briiks lo jle i on j Iieauliful. ucll-kipt iampu . Each room is hrisht and  ,ll .enlilaled (ask anybody who has tried to lieht a cisarelte in one of them when the wind is hlowins). In 1B52 the foundinj: fathers built barracks on a hhiir. and sin e that time it has been run on the same principle. ? %wm- Instead of a picture of the library which would nonnallj occupy this space, we haye chosen We bate here a -hinins example of one of the neat, orderly, and unifori to present one of the numerous and tamed library or •readins clubs which are so prevalent at barracks rooms. This picture taken about five minutes before C.C.Q. show V. M. I. These highly informal clubs work in close conjunction with the higher authorities of the boys (in somewhat of a storm) in the process of tidying up a hit i the Institute in order that Cadets might have at their disposal an abundance of material which anticipation of one of the Sunday morning social calls frequently paid Cadet will help them in later life. by the lad in blue. r, . ll-TdlFIt WFMf IS P IFM)H) Tlir n ]i i] I rhi ( iidot th. p | U l IcMii t ■ 111 I llii nail ii  II l Ihr nr hi iilo ir l i.hi li i an . vt, n i n f I Kh, r V scenic Nile Valley. An approximate 2,4.31,136 cars per cover the expense incurred in building the .16 mile road. II ir I I K., Mlhuilder Couper, il 1 r 111.... lid.. have access I II 1 I I I 1. I I irraiks and oxrlook the ire exii.eled  ilh a toll of .S3.00 per car to III IIIIMII l.ir 111. b.ncHt of th. iimIsoc h. r. III,... I t., ,,.. lure the foundati..n .if the nil. ixtension to L. tcher Avenue but had to he content vith  hat is left of it. The rating ' Nile (in foreground) has done its worst. DEDICATION Uh. . . . Number one hov of the Institute. Houi and tennis court builder. Brilliant public speake A credit to someboifv. Monogram Minstrel. Keeper of the Disapproved seal whiske ' and music lover, chief flunkey and expert ni climber. Short Sheet, drinking buddy of ' 32 ' s. most popular friendless, and polite man on campus. Civil Engineer ing genius, author of Hoic To IT in Friends and In fluence People. f A 1,1, AD V ' l ER WlN ,s S.-n A to la« tor thi- .•iii.i i IS K ..ic.- . (, rc.lt for 1 nd.r H.lIC - «llll- ( .ipi ,ilw. ' on Ihi. IT.r Off.r orMiif, Olll Ion rl. iM.iil to Sin Loii k. ■• .-.. 1 ( ' .uUillr. ( () ( RETE (.OH I s ( -i neni our rel.i- lion-.. ( .Me Ih -ni .1 .oli l -.-•ul off. (,l .- th ni .1 h.irci tini . (. xe th in .1 lo n .irt h ] r ' ■•enl. Six feet down . Ser A to- day, gone tomorrow. Send to The Concrete Way Out C( ., 5 East Cemetery Pla ce. PIN-UP CALENDAR No need to have nasty old nails in your walls. This great calendar pins up on your curtain. Colorful shots of the Alcan Highway under construction. Beautiful full color shots of bull- dozers and tractors. Write to Pin-up. Pin. Pin, U-p, Up. Pin-up, W. C. 0- Y., Wheeling. W. Va. idea of pliotographing tlic o- tlrops, salt, and at le M 1 had horses. ast one APOLOGY The 19B2 Bon h re- grets that it ha.s become necessary (in th e in- terest of making more money) to accept more advertising copy, have attempted to We be as conservative as po ssible and have accepte vertisements onlv d ad- from concerns with reputable offers. HOW TO SING FOR MONEY ou too can be a stool pigeon. Squeal on your Brother Rats. Turn Commandant ' s evi- dence. Make money, get stripes. Write to Sing Sing. TALK Do you know how to make small talk? We ' ve been trying to make small talk for years. Tough egg that boy Small. Especially when he ' s fried. That ' s a yoke. Eat Mung, the new, improved, super- scrumptious scraps. Just like the megs hall y%cA to make. HISTORY OF FIRST CLASS The First Class caine to V. M. I. as Rats. rhey have attended for four years. During; hat time they have seen the decline and fall f practically everything. They have acconi- jlished the revamping of the system that is ustomary for every First Class since 1839. rhey have endured the slings and arrows of n outrageous bus driver and his sadistic subs, Iruggled through a mass of academic shafts nd four years of pledge. But above all, they ave become men. So that you may better ppreciate this development let ' s take a look It the life of an individual cadet in his four ear conflict with the disease ridden and tbnoxius domicile of a mob of sex starved naniacs. THROCKMORTON QUINBY FLUSHBUCKET Gopher Gulch, Arizona 1952 Special Service Corps ArcUaelo v Private, 4, 3, 2, 1 ; Cross-Country Gun and Hiking Team, 4, 3, 2, President, 1; Intra- mural Necking Club, 2, 1; Egg Sucking, 3. 2, 1. Throckmorton Q. Flushbucket came to V. M. I. from the little town of Gopher Gulch. Arizona. He sweated through the Rat line, snorted at his successors in the same system, got engaged at Ring Figure, was best man at his fiancee ' s wedding and wound up his career in a blaze of glory by repaving Goshen Road with second-hand shoeleather. In other words his has been a typical cadet ' s life. Participating in Varsity egg-sucking, writing for the Redolent Rag. and rising from Cadet Pvl., Fourth Class to Cadet Pvt., First Class gave him a well-rounded extra-curricular life. Academic honors which he received included the famous eight-year pin for meritorious service in summer school. The kid was really good! Here, then in pictures, each of which is worth a thousand words, we believe we have caught the evolution of this, an average cadet. Good luck, Throckmorton, you ' ll need it! ! ! With caIn ily to bi- Ahh. thi is more ucky cxpr ssit n on ushing his Ri ns Fie The master of all he survey ehaiiied after four years , continue to mould surh me al happy eontempla HOME GYMNASIIM PHYSICAL CULTURE COURSE Do YOU look lousy! ! Cripes! And all because of that miserable body of yours. Get a new one. Y e niui t be bom a aiu. You can ' t get ahead dragging around a half-dead body. The Police will he suspicious. Here ' s what you get: I. Whiskers. 2. Deep voice. 3. Hair on the chest, if y.ni have one. 4. Should- ers (one for each arm). No gadgets re- quired. Never again will your girl have lo watch that bully on the beach knock you around. With your big, new power- ful legs, you call run away! ! Nifty? Also good for indigestion, insomnia, headache, cancer, pimples and child- birth pangs. Take them all in your stride, especially the pimples. Be strong. S4.95. fellow student thing about Fr( INDII I I.KENT 2ND CHICKEN 3BD Misto Flushbucket emerges from his happy hom bound for the library. Note his obvi. us lack of poi Well, V. M. I. ' ll soon fix that! f f M THE f UO s.COLNTRV GLN AND HIKING TEAM Bv far llu- ta,le l (;ru ins .porl al V. M. I., at lea l .illi reaped lo cadel parlicipation, is the Cross-Counlrv Gun and llil in;; Ti.iiii. This greal team, sponsored bv the Commandant, has jufi completed its most successful season in the history of the Institute. The team has had the full an  hol, hearttd support of the entire tactical staff. Anybody who has enjoyed those dellehtful hikes up and down the surrounding countryside with the welcome feel of a trusi nine-and-onc-half pound riHe across his shoulder ran testify lo the feelings of everv member of the team toward the Commandant and his staff. 1 4 i ' J 8 ii ii 8 T ! jui sj? sn ... ?..-v ' 1 oiling around in tli e wake of powerful opposition. Shown Stringer. The short squat indiyidual uld see the . M. 1. 1 1 other than S |uatl ult d the season with im Bagc All-State llllltVlh. IIM) Ol 1E4R -Guts Stringe gratulatcs frosh fullback Larriby Lushwhistle siv-incb plunge that ga e the Squalbutts the victory, a 6.0 win over Randolph-Macon W SWIMMING Flamboyant Q. Linidik soars and strains f as he demonstrates his conference winning style off the lo a snporb exhibition of making a jackass of himself. BASKETBALL Kaywood Fruslrum, leading scorer for the Kcvdct Cage crew of the past season is carried from the floor by a jubilant admirer after setting a Field House record. Kaywood took only 97 shots and wound up with a sparkling 4 points total as the team put on its best performance of the year in bowing to Troulville Elementary 96-S. Make your next drunk a better drunk — Whether you prefer yours straight or directly from the bottle, Lord Culvert offers a unique (?) flavor and distinctive weight (sp. gr. = 1.2) matched by no other rot gut in the world. For — of all the million gallons we filter — only the worst are set aside for this heady drink. So, to- night, in your room, or in your favorite sinks, enjoy Lord Culvert, the swill with the aroma. Mr. Joe BIfsk — distin guished dancer and enter- tainer — worked for the Q.M.D. to pay for dancing lessons. After 300 lessons by Arthur Murray and Fred Astaire, he began his brilliant career at the House of Fun. He was discovered locally by Flournoy Barksdale who termed him the greatest thing since 7 up. Rising fast, he showed his true natural abilities by capti- vating audiences from East Lexington to Fairfield. An artist in his own right, Mr. Blfsk is now appear- ing at the Rockbridge in the great metropolis of Buena Vista. For Men of V. 31. T. LORD CUL ;ER1 Keydet: Here, look what you ' ve done, Laundry Girl: I don ' t see anything wrong with that lace. Keydet: Lace, hell, that was a sheet! Confucius say: Wallflower at dance make Dande- lion in grass. Lillle hoy, I wouldn ' t kick my sister around the street like that if I were you. It ' s O.K.. lady, she ' s dead. Opposites attract: Like tight men and loose women, for instance. And then there was tl widow who told tl bachelor: Take it frc me don ' t get married He: Shall 1 leav lights on? She: No, turn th things out. the dim dim H. G.: Foy: ' No. ' Ever do any neck ing? H. G.: No. . Foy: Well, do you eat hay? H. G.: Of course not! Foy: My God, woman, you ' re not a fit com- panion for man or Confucius say: Man who lose key to girl ' s apart- ment get no new key. Judge: Whv did vou steal that S50,000? Prisoner: I was hungry, your honor. He: Darling, I ' m grop- ing for words. She: Well, you won ' t find any there I He: How many drinks does it take to make vou dizzy? She: Three, and don ' t call nie dizzy, A Keydet put a bottle of Scotch in his pocket. On his way across the street he was hit by a car. Picking himself up he started to walk away when he felt something warm trickling down his leg. Oh Lord, he groaned, I hope that ' s blood. How did you puncture ■Ran over a beer bottle. Whassa matter, didn ' t ' Naw, the kid had it under his coat. Then there ' s the one about the co-ed who had to leave school because her slip was beginning to show. Cab Driver: Do I take the next turn, buddy? Craven: Hell no, this is my girl. Foy: ' Do you smoke? Hollins Gal: No. Fov: Do vou drink? Exercise kills germs, but we can ' t figure out how to make the damn things exercise. Pre Med,: Hey, are you sure this ham is cured? Waiter: Yowsuh, boss, yowsuh! Pre-Med,: Well, it must have had a relapse. Walker: Why the black crepe the door, somebody die? Dickinson: Black crepe nothii That ' s Crud ' s towel. Butch: I ' ll bet dead so you ct grave. 1st Class Chem.: stand in line. sh I I seein to have run out of gas, he said softly. Her face, small and white was turned up to bis, her eyes glow- ing dizzily from beneath heavy lids. Her head swam and she moaned softly. Slowly, he bent over her. Relax ... he was her dentist. Se I ' t that a glass of le: Look, look, is snake crawling on the your car? Keydet: Yah, it ' s one vinshield vipers. Webb: Last night I finally girl to say yes. Comer : Congratulations, when ' s the wedding? Webb : Wedding? What wed- ding? boy, Sitting in class one Saturday morn- ing were three Minks dressed in Tux and tails. The professor, a rather narrow minded individual, viewed the group scornfully and commented : I would rather commit adultery than attend class in evening clothes. From the back of the room a muflled voice replied: Hell, who wouldn ' t? Robertson : That lucky dog Kear- ney! He made a perfect 36 on the golf course today, Warden: Nine holes? Robertson : Naw, a Fifth Avenue Model. He: What do you do? She: I ' m a cigarette girl, He: Are vou a Camel or a Chester- field? She: What do you mean? He: Do vou walk a mile or do vou satisfv? Tac. (pointing to cigarette butt on floor): Is this yours? Keydet (pleasantly) : Not at all, sir. You saw it first, The Thunder-Mug ancake. jMiish o the Cadet Corns 1 ch be dedicated to Colone F. R. affectionately known to his friends tiling. We are unable to g ivc him s will have to serve. V. M. I. GOES CO-ED e ft . PR J. S} - ij. S ' e ■ i % 55 j „- ' . • So -9 ' ois,_. - Stsg. ' oTf. ' °°? st ' ' St-, • ' ' 6cf t n. A i ' ' c, , -Ti. V. M. I. 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Incorporated WHOLESALE GROCERS ABINGDON, VIRGINIA Give us more . . . and more . . . and MORE of THE SPIRIT We all are standing in the need for it. • The Coalfield Progress Norton, in Old Virginia NORTON COAL COMPANY NORTON, VIRGINIA In the Heart of Virginia ' s Great Southwest 1890— Sixty-Two Years of Continuous Service— 1952 BANK OF GRAHAM Bluefield, Virginia Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporatic Your Four Freedoms Men of every community have died on battlefields in order to leave you four small symbols of freedom. These symbols: the Holy Bible, a door key, a pencil, and a ballot, have no meaning in many countries but mean much to us today. They mean you may worship as you wish; lock your doors against illegal prying; write what you think; and choose leaders in your government. It is now your responsibility to help guard these symbols against all forms of tyranny. Let ' s guard our freedoms today so we will be able to pass them on to our children tomorrow. 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DUTTON COMPANY, INC. 300 Fourth Avenue, New York 10, N. Y. 83 YEARS OF LEADERSHIP ARMY M EOUIP- NAVY W MEHT IJwDE MEYER |0| R K Insignia and Uniform Equipment Since 186 N. S. MEYER. Inc. NEW YORK JOSTEN ' S TREASURE -CRAFT JEWELRY AND STATIONERY OWATONNA, MINNESOTA BILL DAY 669 Maple Avenue Waynesboro Virginia MAYTAG ATLANTIC COMPANY, INC. Manufacturers — Distributors MAYTAG AUTOMATIC WASHERS MAYTAG CONVENTIONAL WASHERS MAYTAG DUTCH OVEN RANGES MAYTAG IRONERS HOBART DISHWASHERS and SINK COMBINATIONS VICTOR QUICKFREEZERS BRUNSWICK TELEVISION SPEEDQUEEN IRONERS PURITAN GARBAGE DISPOSALS RADIANT HEATERS and DRYERS Phone: STillwell 4-3570 34-18 NORTHERN BOULEVARD LONG ISLAND CITY I, NEW YORK MAYTAG ATLANTIC COMPANY, INC. Manufacturers — Distributors HOBART MANUFACTURING COMPANY. Inc. Phone: STillwell 4-3570 34-18 NORTHERN BOULEVARD LONG ISLAND CITY, NEW YORK • ••••• Monument Avenue CRUSHED STOI¥E ROAD BUILDING FOR RAILWAY BALLAST CONCRETE WORK Sunnyside Granite Company, Inc. Richmond, Virginia Boscobel Granite Company Richmond, Virginia Fairfax Quarries, Inc. Fairfax, Virginia Charlottesville Stone Corporation Charlottesville, Virginia Burkeville Stone Corporation Burkeville, Virginia Augusta Stone Corporation Staunton, Virginia P. O. Box 7055 HOME OFFICE RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Phone 5-2891 PONTIAC 6 PONTIAC 8 The most heaulijul thing on wheels WELLS-RICHIE MOTOR CO„ Inc. 1016 North Boulevard RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Off the Post CARNEAL JOHNSTON Architects — Engineers RICHMOND Educational, Industrial and Commercial Structures SOUTHSIDE BRICK WORKS Incorporated RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Ben F. Morgan, 21 MORGAN OIL AND SUPPLY CO. Distributors oi PETROLEUM PRODUCTS Pure Pep Gasoline — Edison Batteries — Fuel Oil Tiolene Motor Oil — Yale Tires — Auto Accessories 1324-1326 North Boulevard RICHMOND 20, VIRGINIA For YOUR Home Above all — a good roof BUCKINGHAM-VIRGINIA SLATE CORP. 1103 E. Main Street RICHMOND, VIRGINIA R. Stuart Cottrell Inc. GENERAL AGENT 18 N. Ninth Street Richmond 19, Virginia Dial 2-5865 HERFF JONES COMPANY Manufacturers of V. M. I. Official and Miniature RINGS Back Date Rings Available VIRGINIA REPRESENTATIVE James L. Deck 300 E. Main Street Richmond 19, Va. • • • Lee Monument. Only three letters mark this monument — LEE. The South felt no more was needed The Albemarle Paper Manufacturing Co. RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Manufacturers of ' Kraft Paper Multiwall Paper Sacks Blotting Paper Paper Specialties Sales Offices Chicago, III. New York, N. Y. Philadelphia, Pa. Baltimore, Md. IT ' S UP TO US! THE American system of Free Enterprise is by far the best economic system in the world — the system that has insured the fullest freedom to all, produced the highest standard of living and brought to mankind more comforts and conveniences than any other system anywhere on the globe. Americans will not trade its system of Free Enterprise for any of the new or old isms nor will it permit its Government in any way to infringe upon it by political maneuvers that would substitute Government ownership and operation for present- day sound business management. Government in any business is Socialism Virginia Electric and Power Company MORTGAGE INVESTMENT CORPORATION A FHA Gl CONVENTIONAL LOANS 611 E. Franklin Street Richmond, Virginia J. KENNON PERRIN CO. GENERAL CONTRACTORS 5th and Gary Streets RICHMOND, VIRGINIA MORGAN BROS. BAG CO., Inc. COTTON — BURLAP - PAPER BAGS RICHMOND, VIRGINIA LUCK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Heavy Construction RICHMOND, VIRGINIA LUCK CORPORATION Contracting and Engineering RICHMOND, VIRGINIA ROYAL STONE CORPORATION Crushed Stone ORANGE, VIRGINIA TIDEWATER SAND GRAVEL CORP. Sand and Gravel RICHMOND, VIRGINIA TERRACE CORPORATION Home Builders RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Symbol of Achievement! The Seal says BUICK ... and BUICK means outstanding achievement in automobile manufacturing and service. BUICK When you buy BUICK you get a car that ' s tops in performance, comfort and beauty plus the assurance that YOUR BUICK is the product of experience and skill. BETTER BUY BUICK! Richmond ' s Only Buick Dealer 1223 WEST BROAD STREET RICHMOND, VIRGINIA VAUGHAN AND COMPANY Bankets Established 1886 FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA A MEMBER OF THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION Highway Engineering offers rich rewards to young men in Contract Construction Material P roduction Equipment Distribution BE A HIGHWAY ENGINEER! Virginia Road Builders Association Richmond, Virginia FILTHY PICTURES We clean your old pictures for a nominal fee. Smudges, grime, etc., removed on 24-hour service. Clean up those filthy pictures that mar the beauty of your home. ACNE STUDIOS Hypo Condriak, Manager ' If It ' s Paper ' .- PAPER COMPANY GREENSBORO • CHARLOTTE • WtLMINGTON • RALEIGH • KNOXVILLE GREENVILLE ' COLUMBIA ' MACON ' AUGUSTA -ROANOKE -BRISTOL DOC ' S FORMALDEHYDE DEN Bottled specimens (all bottled in bond), general information and opinions (free), Texas propaganda Jr. Asst. Firechiefs a Specialty CONCRETE PIPE PRODUCTS CO., Inc. p. O. Box 1223 RICHMOND 9, VIRGINIA A STAN R. NAVAS .. ' 41 HARRY W. EASTERLY, JR.. .. ' 44 JACK M. PARRISH, JR .. ' 43 ▲ Paracrete — Concrete at Its Best TO THE 1952 GRADUATES Our Sincere Wishes tor Your Success The C. F. Sauer Company Richmond, Virginia makers of DUKE ' S home made MAYONNAISE — SAUER ' S pure VANILLA MILLER MANUFACTURING COMPANY INCORPORATED RICHMOND, VIRGINIA J. CLIFFORD MILLER, JR., ' 2 THOMAS G. WINSTON, ' 45 1952 LEWIS N. MILLER, ' 32 WILLAM M. NOFTSINGER, ' 49 MANUFACTURERS OF MILLWORK WOOD BOXES LUMBER NEW V. M. I. BARRACKS RESIDENTIAL BUILDING FOR MASS HOUSING PROJECTS INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION NEW SCIENCE HALL SOFT DRINK— BEER CASES FOR INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS FRUITS, VEGETABLES, FRUIT CASES FOR RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIAL USES MILLS AT RICHMOND AND EMPORIA, VIRGINIA RECO Since 1914 BUILDING ON SERVICE Fabricators oi: OIL AND GAS TANKS HOT WATER TANKS AND HEATERS AIR RECEIVERS GENERAL PRESSURE VESSEL, TANK AND MISC. PLATE AND SHEET WORK From Steel, Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Copper Silicon, Copper Nickel, Monel and Misc. Alloys. irsii J af ' ' RICHMOND ENGINEERING CO., INC. ERNST W. FARLEY, JR., ' 34 Vice President and General Manager 7th and Hospital Streets Richmond, Va. JAMES (JIM) C. FARLEY, ' 37 Vice President in cJiarge of Manufacturing NEW- .oM A HAND CREAM FOR MEN Because men ' s hands are different— hey need a cream especially medicated! For outdoor, indoor workers— sportsmen, travelers. When hands ar „, fl v ' i chapped, cracked PkPf by wind, cold, wet, ' dirl-CHAP-ANS ' brings fast relief! Morton Manufacturing Corporation LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA OLD DOMINION LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY A Chartered by General Assembly of Virginia 1894 THE INGLESIDE HOTEL NOW UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT On U. S. Route 11,3 Miles North of Staunton, Va. A Beautiful Georgian Style Hotel of Modern Brick and Steel Construction 18 HOLE GOLF COURSE SWIMMING POOL • TENNIS OTHER SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT ATTRACTIONS The Ingleside faces a sweeping panorama of the Shenandoah Valley and is backed by the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. It is ideally located for motor trips to Natural Bridge, The Caverns, and Skyline Drive. New Kitchen and Modem Dining Room EUROPEAN PLAN C. F. McMULLEN, Ma C. W. HANCOCK 6c SONS, Inc. CONTRACTORS Lynchburg, Virginia HERBERT BRYANT Incorporated Eslablished 1867 FERTILIZER FEED — SEED Alexandria, Va. Fredericksburg, Va. Manassas, Va. Leesburg, Va. Winchester, Va. Warrenton, Va. Gaithersburg, Va. Philip R. Roper President Sr. Philip R. Roper, Jr. Vice President Roper Building Supply Corp. LUMBER AND BUILDING MATERIALS | Telephones 535 — 2474 P. O. Box 630 PETERSBURG, VIRGINIA LeRoy B. Roper T. P. Trigg Roper Trpasurer Sec ' y and Manager Burton P. Short Son General Contractors WE SPECIALIZE IN ALL TYPES OF ASPHALT ROADS Telephone 142 P. O. Box 1107 PETERSBURG, VIRGINIA THE RENNICKS COMPANY INCORPORATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS 220 Madison Street PETERSBURG, VIRGINIA BOB SHELLEY, ' 26 « TELEVISION — RADIOS APPLIANCES «« CYpress 6311 273 Peachtree (at Baker) ATLANTA, GA. VIRGINIA PALLET CORP. p. O. Box 1096 College Station FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA S. W. RAWLS. Inc. Distributors GULF OIL PRODUCTS Tires — Batteries — Auto Accessories FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA No, Fish, I will not blow smoke in your face, you signed the swimming pledge D. H. GOODE President-Treasurer J. L. DYER Secretary MARTINSVILLE NOVELTY CORP. TABLE MANUFACTURERS SINCE 1929 MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA Permanent Exhibits American Furniture Mart, Chicago New York Furniture Exchange Southern Furniture Exposition Bldg., High Point CONGRATULATIONS 1952 GRADUATES OF V. M. I. The Lane Company, Inc. AltaVista, Virginia Manuiacturers oi Lane Cedar Chests — Lane Tables Virginians G. H. Q, Army IN PHILADELPHIA • • • • Since the days when the old Continental Hotel stood on the present site of the Benjamin Franklin . . . when General Grant and Presi- dent Lincoln made their Philadelphia headquarters there . . . army men have preferred the Benjamin Franklin ... in the cen- ter of the business, theatre and historic district . . . 1200 rooms, 1200 baths, modern garage. The BENJAMIN FRANKLIN WAlnut-2-8600 Joseph E. Mears, V. P.— General Manager Established 1865 J. W. BAYLY 6c SON INCORPORATED Manufacturers of FINE MILITARY HEADWEAR For Schools and Colleges 1001-03 Filbert Street PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA Williamson Wilmer F. K. CARLON COMPANY Incorporated H. L, ROBBINS, President-Treasurer MARINE AND INDUSTRIA L SUPPLIES TELEPHONE 21613 NIGHTS AND HOLIDAYS 25968-36615 31-37 Commercial Place Norfolk, Virginia CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1952 FROM JOHNS BROS., Inc. STEAMSHIP AGENTS COAL — WOOD — FUEL OIL NORFOLK, VIRGINIA VincG Thomas, ' 43 W. G. Brinkley Pres. and Treas. Flagg P. Corner Secretary Hugh L. Dougherty Vice President W. G. Brinkley, Jr. Asst. Sec.-Treas. Established 1905 The Peoples Insurance Agency Incorporated INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE 127 West Berkley Avenue and 23 Seldon Arcade NORFOLK, VIRGINIA P. O. Drawer 508 Phone 239-1 CAMPBELL GROCERY COMPANY G. T. EDWARDS, Owner WHOLESALE GROCERS Flour, Tobaccos and Confections FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA R. A. PARSONS COMPANY Incorporated RAPCO Brand Produce S. WILLIS PARSONS, ' 35, President CAPE CHARLES, VIRGINIA FRIGIDAIRE A Product oi General Motors Refrigerators — Water Heaters — Ranges — Food Freezers Automatic Washers — Dryers — Ironers Complete Line of Commercial Refrigeration — Air Conditioning COLEMAN OIL HEATING Floor Furnaces — Space Heaters — Water Heaters STROMBERG-CARLSON Television — Radio KITCHEN AID DISHWASHERS DURO PUMPS WASTE KING FOOD DISPOSERS R. F. TRANT, Inc. Norfolk, Virginia WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTOR C. E. THURSTON SONS Incorporated INSULATION AND REFRACTORY CONTRACTORS MILL, MARINE and CONTRACTORS ' SUPPLIES Phone 47751 30 Commercial Place Norfolk 10, Virginia J. W. MASTERS Incorporated Serving the Fredericksburg Area with the Best i BUILDING MATERIALS For Over 60 Yeais JOHNS-MANVILLE PRODUCTS We Specialize in HIGH-GRADE MILL WORK 601 Caroline Street FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA Telephone 1 1 1 COLONIAL BEACH, VIRGINIA Telephone 3000 THE V. M. I. CLUB of NORFOLK and PORTSMOUTH Henderson Phillips, Inc. GEORGE G. PHILLIPS, ' 25 GENERAL INSURANCE SURETY BONDS 1220 National Bank of Commerce Building NORFOLK, VIRGINIA Large segments of Norfolk Terminals are actively serving the armed forces, however, this great facihty remains open to commercial traffic. Three commercial berths and 175,000 square feet of brick-and-concrete warehouse space for short-term transit storage are available. Norfolk Terminals are serviced by eight rail lines. Covered concrete piers and warehouses are sprinklered to protect cargo. We offer ideal facilities for dry cargo, bulk or packaged, with modern handling equipment for heavy lift cargo. Norfolk Terminals, with splendid facilities available for commercial traffic, solicits your business. Norfolk Terminals ol STEVENSON YOUNG, INC. 7737 HAMPTON BLVD., ARMY BASE, NORFOLK 5, VIRGINIA 275 40th STREET, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK J. V. BICKFORD. Inc. Building Materials — Coal BICKFORD TILE CO., Inc. BICKFORD SALES, Inc. Asphalt Tile Linoleum Steel - Aluminum - Wooden Plastic Tile Windows - Doors - Venetian Blinds 148 E. QUEEN STREET HAMPTON, VIRGINIA PHONE 3-3379 CHARLOTTESVILLE WOOLEN MILLS Since 1868 CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA Manufacturers of a Distinguished Line of 100% Virgin Wool Uniform Fabrics Including Top-Quality Cadet Grays and Blues USED BY LEADING MILITARY SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES Prescribed and Used by the Cadets of the VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE COLONNA ' S SHIPYARD. Inc. SHIP BUILDERS AND REPAIRERS NORFOLK, VIRGINIA c. A. McHUGH BLUEFIELD WEST VIRGINIA F. H. GASKINS CO. V 51 Commercial Place NORFOLK, VA. S. L. Williamson Company INCORPORATED ROAD CONSTRUCTION AND PAVING CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR COMMONWEALTH ELECTRICAL CORPORATION Large House Development a Specialty HOWARD A. FORD, President GEORGE A. FORD HOUSING CONSULTANTS GENERAL OFFICES: Suite 311, Tower Building 14th and K Streets, N. W. Washington 5, D. C. STerling 4181 DEVELOPMENT MORTGAGE CONSTRUCTION REALTY CORPORATION MARYLAND VIRGINIA WASHINGTON J ivai s En joy ably Good . . . ,[ Gold ] Meadow Gold ice Cream So Rich and Smooth ... So Downright Delicious So Completely Refreshing! Meadow Gold Products Company Washington, D. C. BANKS AND LEE, Inc. BUILDERS — CONTRACTORS 824 Tower Building WASHINGTON, D. C. Republic 1506 Builders of Virginia Hills Subdivision Alexandria, Virginia LINDSEY-NICHOLSON CORP. Alexandria, Va. Wholesale Automotive Supply OLD CLUB TEAHOUSE (Once George Washington ' s Club House) Virginia ' s Finest Food CHICKEN - HAM - STEAKS - SEA FOOD Air Conditioned Free Guest Parking OLD CLUB TEAHOUSE 555 South Washington Street ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA On Mount Ve I Memorial Highway ART. POST REAL ESTATE LAND SPECIALISTS Virginia District of Columbia Maryland 1027 20th Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. Metropolitan 5833 CARTY ELECTRIC ARMATURE SERVICE Incorporated Auto and Commercial Electric Service Fans, Motors, Ventilating Equipment L. E. HOPKINS, President and Treasurer 1608 14th Street, N. W. WASHINGTON 9, D. C. CASWELL Custom Clothes Made to Your Individual Me . from $47.50 up PHONE RE. 0618 941 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W. WASHINGTON 4, D. C. Represented by Sam Fine -m i a c iM ( ( meyM m am 116-132 NORTH JEFFERSON STREET ROANOKE, VIRGINIA VICTORY VAN CORPORATION 1201 Pendleton Street ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA Agents ALLIED VAN LINES Telephone 3300 BELLEVIEW SHOPPING CENTER ALL FACILITIES One mile south of historic Alexandria, Virginia, off of The Mount Vernon Highway Keep Virginia Green West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company Covington, Virginia THE EDITORS WISH TO EXTEND THEIR MOST SINCERE THANKS TO ALL THOSE INDIVIDUALS AND ESTABLISHMENTS WHO HAVE BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN THE PRODUCTION OF THIS BOMB THESE FIRMS BACKED THE 1952 BOMB, AND THUS THE CORPS, BY THEIR ADVERTISEMENTS AND INTEREST IN THE SCHOOL. WE HOPE THAT YOU, THE MEMBERS OF THE CORPS, WILL SUPPORT THESE FIRMS WHEN ON FURLOUGH IN THESE TOWNS, OR WHEN DOING ANY BUYING OtOl , r f ■%ffrj « .. 1 r ; 4 •--.