Virginia Military Institute - Bomb Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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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.

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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.