Virginia Military Institute - Bomb Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 454 of the 1983 volume:

Quiet he stands yet what sights he has seen. ... rginia Military Institut Lexington, Virginia 24450 The transformation from boys to men Regardless of background or prior training, every Cadet in his first year at VMI is a rat and must live under the rat system. The system is equal and impersonal in it ' s application, tending to remove wealth and former station in life as factors in one ' s stand- ing as a cadet, and insuring equal op- portunity for all to advance by person- al effort and to enjoy those rewards that are earned. The purpose of this system is to instill military bearing, discipline, and conduct, along with self- control and humility. The rat learns respect for authority and the forms of military courtesy. Habits of neatness, cleanliness, orderliness, punctuality and perfection of detail become second na- ture. But perhaps the most important aspect of this system is the class unity ' and the brother rat spirit that results from the shared experience in ,; the VMI environment. Little does Nick Albero realize that in three short years he will be initiating the transforma- tion himself. 2 Prologu His thoughts still at home. Nick Albero wonders what lies before him as the outward transformatk rs. ProloguG S The Corps, guardian of it ' s most cherished possession . . . The Honor Syster ' 1 i If ' ■ ' : d inor Court President ' s Letter The Honor System is the foundation of VMI, for without it the Institute could not exist as it does today. Its purpose is to instill in every cadet the desire to live by the code of a gentleman, not only while he is a member of the Corps of Cadets, but throughout the re- mainder of his life. The Honor System has been in exis- tence since 1839, and the Honor Code is the same to- day as it was then: A CADET DOES NOT LIE, CHEAT, STEAL, NOR TOLERATE THOSE WHO DO, for to do so violates the code of a gentleman as well as every principle upon which the Insitute was founded. No cadet is exempted from living by the Hon- or Code, The System knows no class, rank, or exceptions, and no one is a bove it. Likewise, there are no degress of dishonorable conduct; a cadet is either honorable, or he is dishonorable. Unlike most other Hon- or Systems, ours has only one penalty for a violation; dismissal. The Honor Court distributes a list of guidelines which set forth the basic tenets of the Code. This list is to be used only as a general guide, for a code of Honor is an intangible concept which cannot be limited, to a set of rules. A cadet is expected to know right from wrong; nevertheless, he is urged at all times to ask questions about certain situations that he mau not understand IGNORANCE OF THE HONOR CODE IS NO EXCUSE AND WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. As a cadet and a member of the Corps, you will enjoy the benefits of the VMI Honor System. Your word will never be questioned, and you will never have to se- cure your belongings. But with this privilege, you are obligated to guard and enforce jealously the Code for those who have come before you, for yourself, and, most importantly, for those who will come after you. CharSes M. A. ' Rogers, IV President 1982-83 VMI Hon r roijvf The traditions that have challenged generations. A harsh ratline as tradition dictates, is imposed by Brent Dunahos, RDC president (above) One of the back in the old corps cheers is given by an Alumni during alumni weekend (right) The uniform speaks for the age old which are still present today (above left) ays 6 Prologu 7 Prolosu Shenandoah Oh, Shenandoah, I long to hear you. Away, you rolling river. Oh, Shenandoah, I long to hear you. I ' m bound away, I ' m bound away . . . I ' m bound away, ' cross the wide Missouri, ' cross the wide Missouri. — rkidi ;r ' i,i.«.j|i The changing of pace at the Institute allows for good times r : Leisure time being limited makes the opportunity and intensity of varying parties, special events, extracurricular such as dances and the like . . . very special. Even as a rat with good times coming spar- ingly — a world of delight will be available .... soon, as any upperclassman will tell them. In fact, the memories of being an upperclassman will hold many fond memories and thoughts today and for the future. The privileges gained on a yearly basis has in fact meant the increased enjoyment and deployment of good times. Thanks VMI for aiding our knowledge of making the most of all situations. H PC p S l f HB H ■ J S M 1 B ' ■ ?y ' -a 1 ¥ Bl HI HI ' ' H ..jj B 10 Prologue Uniquely redesigning their uniforms these Sharing the Spirits of the Institute. Glen rats have made their debut for the hailoween Parrish and Tray Adams give a hardy ole ' yell pep rally. _ Basking in the sun light, 1st Classman Todd Miles and his date, Gwennie Spencer enjoy the afternoon activities. One would find it hard to believe that this cadet actually passed the personal appearance portion of the entrance requirements at VMI — in fact he is third generation. Prologue 11 The significant milestone as few wear the Ring After two long awaited years the festivi- ties of Ring Figure finally arrived for the Class of 1984. Although it was brief, the nnemories will never be forgotten. The rings will pick up nicks and dents but will always be recognized by their Brother Eats. The same ceremony has endured fend is enjoyed by all involved. FoHdWitig the Ring presentation, the class i ' ioiinr ir i of gold, brother eighty.four comes together with their dates to en- Charles Byrne. Hanlt Selman. and J ff Perkins ■• joii Ring Figure. |! ■ ' ■ 12 R); The culmination of one ' s cadetship is the reality of graduation and the transformation into ; a VMI man. Executing his final command, the Regimental Commander relieves the Class of 1982 and transfers his authority. Repeating their oath, these VMI men officially accept their commission charge. 14 Prologu Prologue ' 1 5 v aa Todd E. Miles Editor-in-Chief James G. Goodwille, Jr. Business Manager A. Graham Shirley II Managing Editor George W. Headley Piiotography Editor E II Ill If II 91 1! I Cadet Life • Cadet Life • Cadet Life | Cadet Life • Cadet Life • Cadet W ISiSMI i!r?l s v ' r :x - . m t p. ' ■■ m M :-- P Let ' s Go Tubin ' 4 - . ■ ' ' Between two i Blue Ridge lies a not-so ferocious riv- er named the Maury. The scenery is fiful and offers a chance to set ■ and look at God ' s great works. fte rocky river passes below these itains, it offers a splendid opportu- to risk the rapids as well as just along aimlessly. Many cadets ' en- is ' calming features that allow one [Wind after the rough exam period. ;|Relating their story. Bubba Hazelgrove lObby Edwards relive the Devils ' Kitchen M4 Throughout the four years of ones ' cadetship it has never been a pleasing feeling to return from fur- lough, but the scenery that abounds VMI softens this dread. It never ceases to amaze one at the beauty of VMl ' s surroundings. Looking down at VMI from Skyline Drive one can only stare and wonder. THE WONDER OF IT ALL n YOU MAYBE WHATEVER U RESOLVE TO BE I Cadetship provides the individual ca- R det the opportunity to do as p| Stonewall Jackson said — and one i resolution that many cadets worked hard to obtain was the long march across the parade field to Moody Hall — as an alumni. A-COMPANY On a bright Saturday afternoon on the 25th of September, Miss Angela Ilief was crowned the Queen of the 1982 Homecoming Court. Miss Ilief, es- corted by Cadet Bill Finnegan ' 80, was chosen from a beautiful Court that represented the companies well. A 23 year old graduate of Michigan State University, Miss Ilief is currently working for the Virginia Electric and Power Company and is living in Rich- mond, Virginia. She is an outdoorswoman and likes to ski, hike, and run. Miss ilief will serve as Homecoming Queen until her successor is crowned. Miss Laura Lee Mitchell, the blonde Bravo Company Homecoming Repre- sentative, was escorted by Third Classman Shawn Oliver. Miss Mitchell IS a Hot Springs, Virginia, native. She IS an 18 year old Senior at Allegheny High School who likes to ride horses, snow and water ski, and swim. Miss Mitchell IS an active cheerleader for Al- legheny and IS also a model. BRAVO COMPANY ng 27 28 The Charlie Company representa- tive to the 1982 Homecoming Court was Miss Nancy Anne Kelley. Miss Kelley is from Andover, Massachusetts and was escorted by 1st Classman Scott Donahue. She is a graduate of the Bryum School Dental Assistant Program and is currently employed as a dental assistant. She has hopes of continuing her education in the denta field, while enjoying her hobbies, which include sunbathing, athletics, and callig- raphy. DELTA COMPANY How Third Classman Cubby Fimian ever got to escort blondhaired beauty Miss Kelley League, we ' ll never know. Miss League, the Delta company representative, is a freshman at nearby Radford University. She hails from Hampton, Virginia and, like any true Tidewater native, enjoys many water sports which include water skiing, swimming, and sailing. Homecoming 29 COMPANY Wrestlers seem to have all the pretty girls and we certainly agree after seeing Third Classman Steve Green ' s escort, Miss Karen Hardenbrook. As a former Miss Poquoson, Va., Miss Hardenbrook makes us wish more girls from the University of Virginia would come down our way. Majoring in nursing Miss Hardenbrook plans to make a ca- reer of it. She enjoys skiing, swimming, and cheerleading. 30 Homecoming BAND COMPANY Band Company is represented this year by 19 year old Miss Kelly Green, who comes all the way from Waterloo, N.Y., this year to grace the campus of Southern Seminary Junior College. Majoring in Animal Science, her hobbies include horseback riding, snow skiing, and modeling. She was es- corted by 2nd Classman Daniel Grillone. Representing Foxtrot Company is Miss Terry Elaine Vest, a 21 year old graduate of Southern Seminary Ju- nior College. She was entered into the contest by 1st classman Dan Martin who is a starting offensive guard for the football team. 1st Classman Steve Evans was lucky enough to escort this beauty who is a part time model and employee of Becky ' s Fashion Shop in Buena Vista. Miss Vest enjoys swim- ming, dancing, and drawing. FOXTROT COMPANY Homecoming 31 A V.M.I. Social Affair Good times, good friends in familiar surroundings 32 Partic Partes 33 Starting The Year Right Directly after returning from sum- mer furlough, the corps was delighted to have had Opening hops awaiting them. Friday nights formal was highlighted by a favorite of the corps Casper , a top 40 and beach music band. The Zebras rocked Cocke Hall on Saturday night ' s informal. Everyone enjoyed a quite relaxing weekend and especially seeing those beautiful women so soon after summer furlough sure helped. HI L ' l u 1 m ' r 1 1 Following in true Keydet fashion, this fourth classman escorts a beauty. ing a break from the dance floor, third ;men Jim Begly and Scott Medeiros escort dates to the lobby for a short break. 34 Opcning Hops Catching a breather from inside and date relax outdoors. Jon John Enjoying the sounds of The Zebras. Ben Cottrell and date arc set on dancing the night Opening Hops 35 if !! |[ if I! II 11 IN THE FAST LANE Zipping around a V2 mile track at 95 mph may not seem like a very stable liv- ing to some but that is exactly what first classman Charlie Luck is trying to make of his special talent interest of rac- ing late model Sportsman stock cars. Speed is nothing new for Charlie who started racing motorcycles at the age of 11. With this early affinity for racing, Charlie has actively pursued a racing ca- reer. He is now looking for a national sponsor for his car so that he can race full-time after he graduates. His car, a Pontiac Grand Am, has helped him post a respectable record for someone his age. He is racing against professionals with 10 to 20 years experience and maintaining a respectable record. For the record, he won 2nd place at a major race at Martinsville Speedway just prior to this article being written. Charlie has been racing at a part time level for almost 4 years. He has been rac- ing with professionals who usually race 8- 9 months out of the year (roughly 35 races) while he can race only 3-4 months (about 18 races). His sponsorship has been supplied by Luck Stone, a family business, and Pepsi-Cola on a full time ba- sis. In the process of looking for a nation- al sponsor, he has been putting together a presentation package to take to several major companies. Charlie feels he has a good advertising medium because of his exposure to audiences through radio and TV. He hopes that he will be able to con- tinue his successful racing career, photos (clockwise): Charlie and his car; Charlie at speed; Artwork by Matt Daniel ' 85. 38 Features LEJEUNE HALL Even in the rush of VMI life, cadets always seem to find time to enjoy life ' s less pressured moments. Whetfier it be battling space monsters in a video game or talking to a female friend in the date lounge, Lejeune Hall has much to offer the cadet interested in spending some free time. Clockwise from top left: VMI is not immune to civilian fads! The video craze is strong here also; John Keppel watches as Jeff Lane lines up an im- portant shot; Bob Mednikov bowls another strike at the Bowling Alley, VMl ' s best kept secretl; Bill Wieners, Tommy Dunnington, Mac McClelland all take a break to watch some Lewis and Martin antics on TV; Jeff Rickard and a friend enjoy the privacy of the date lounge. Social 39 In All Autumns Glory 40 Fa FaIl 41 42 Parent ' 5 Weekend ■ A WEEKEND MADE FOR PARENTS Displaying Corps spirit at the weekend football game the stands reveal a happy group of cadets. Parent ' s Weekend 43 o other one thing brings a smile fo an unsuspecting Cadet than a e slip painstakingly written and d by a visiting woman. :se woman that endure the VMI ice and share the joys and happi- s well as our sorrows, we salute 46 Raids 7Kj Even though this welcomed intruder is not first classman, she still gets the opportunity for courtyard slide. Raids 47 On the Other Fiel Tilting up, smiiing and laughing, pretty girls and happy Keydets can all be found in the stands of a home game. However, whether a true Keydet spends more time watching girls or the game, is a question which can be pondered! Nevertheless, a home game is a good time enjoyed by all. 48 Stands Stands 49 Standing still against the cold bricks, the Citadel ' s precision drill team prepares themselves for a halftime entertainment. Strolling across the parade deck, these VMI cadets pass in front of main barracks. 50 Corps Trip Heading South bound Tactics make up half the job for these VMI tac ticai officers- The reward for these operations was a smooth running corps trip. Preparing to pass in review for the fans of the game, the VMI corps lines up. Some of the well designed spirit sheets reflect the age old rivalry between these two great schools. Corps Trip 51 As the couples anxiously await in the spotlight, each girl receives th Pausing slightly for class recognition, Bill Piper escorts his date down the red carpet. 52 Ring Figu Commanding first battalion. Jeff Roach and Standing s his staff prepare to pass in review. see. the cla a class before all the eyes to of 1984 is on top of the world. im ' i The$e members of the class of 1984 are smiles as they know that this is their weekend. Ring Figure 53 ' In all of the excitement of Saturday night, these couples enjoy a bit of relaxation. Shortly after receiving his ring, Glenn Parrish radiates all the second classmans thoughts. Caught in the middle of dinner conversation, the events of the previous evening are still fresh in their minds. 54 Ring Figure Go For The Gold! Ring Figure 55 Back To The Rack Stretching in a blissful state, Jamie Ma Donald relaxes prior to supper. Oblivious to the world. Bill The content to sleep his life away. Caught in prestages of relaxation, Hagen Fischlschweiger is bound to slip away. When its one of those days, Steve Simonson and Tony Hassel just roll over. Thou hast been called, O Sleep, the friend of Woe, But ' tis the happy who have called thee so. I never take a nap after dinner but when I have had a bad night, and then the nap takes me. — Sam ' l Johnson Winding up days with toil and nights with sleep. — Henry V Act IV. Sc.l. — Southey 56 Sleep IRON MAN JIMMY UTTERBACH After winning a po ver lift contest at Osburn Park Higli School, he ven- tured to the University of Georgia where he gained interest in body build- ing as well as power lifting. No one deserves the title of Iron Man more than third classman, Jim- my Utterbach. A native of Manassas, Utterbach is a recognized competition body builder and weight lifter. After a year at Georgia, Utterbach came to VMI as a mechanical engineer- ing major who could bench press 285 lbs. With Breakout came more time for the weights and an increase from 285 to 345 lbs. When asked how he achieved such a significant increase he replied, Hard work, and a good diet. But what compels one to dedicate so much time to physical conditioning? 1 don ' t know. I never thought about it, I just like it. As for the diet, Well, it ' s hard to eat the right things around here, but I don ' t eat any sweets. No sugar. I try to eat a lot of fruit and tuna fish. His demanding job obviously cuts into the study time of a mechanical engineer which Utterbach was quick to admit. I have to set my priorities; even in my diet. 1 have to balance my protiens and carbohydrates for maximum gain without affecting my memory. That is why my biggest gains came during the summer. Such efforts have obviously paid off as Jimmy Utterbach took third place honors in a field of thirty-five body-building contestants in Baltimore, Maryland during November 1982. The adverse conditions at VMI make winning seem even better, says Utterbach. Special Feature 57 Going That Extra Mile Set in a Victorian atmosphere, one visit to Lying only six Randolph-Macon Womens College proves that it Junior College is merely a facade. beauties. liles away. Southern Seminary one of VMl ' s resting stops for Halloween conies but only once a year at HoUins College and these women are all fitted with their own cadet hat. 58 Campus Extensions Found regularly on the Sweet Bri campus, cadets manage to show up at all fu Pausing momentarily from their MBC mix- Concentrating on being perfect hostesses, cr. smiies and beer are always found at one of these barmaids keep the suds flowing. VMI ' s favorite places. Campus Extensions 59 Seen every day by cadets, the post takes on a new appearance when coated by white stuff. A certain hysteria is associated when cadets are turned into playful children hurling snowballs everywhere and at everyone. The corps is thankful for a relaxing snowfight allowed from time to time as the good Lord sees fit. fl ft X II n XH 81 11 ■n II !? — ' — -— =1V M jJF m- 62 Christmas Setting Saint Nick ' s Stage In a strong military environment nothing warms the heart more than the thought of going home for Christmas break. As the preparations are made at our second home for Christmas, one can see decorations and cheerful ex- pressions anticipating a much needed visit from St. Nick. With exams close at hand, minds wander to more pleas- ant thoughts including snuggling up close to that sweetheart next to the fireplace. Door decorations and special concerts are VMl ' s attempt to bring Christmas close to home. Christmas 63 A Hive Of Activity With a quick salute. Bob Salvatorelli authorizes thi? use of the telephone 64 Cadet Life Posting the sentinels. Reggie Smith looks forward to returning to the warmth of the guard Hustling to make sure that the guard team is run smoothly, the recorders are busy every A day in the life of a typical guard team brings an opportunity for a normal cadet to express his authority either as Officer of the Day, Officer of the Guard, Sergeant of the Guard, Corporal of the Guard, or just plain Sentinel. Another aspect of the relief includes the Recorder, for it is his task to nnake sure cadets get messages and status slips. Delivering these status slips, the Orderly must ensure that the cadets receive them. Whether a first classman or a rat there is a place on the guard team for everyone. Leading the Officer of the Day around. Delivering status slips may se Trent Boggs ensures the OD Bob Salvatorelli task, but this orderly learns sees only the back of his head. fallacy. Attention in Barracks is heard everywhere, as Trent Boggs announces the uniform for sup- Cadet Life 65 Questioning his date with obv Bert Saunders does not like the ar 66 Midwinte p z An Informal Touch Slowly swaying to the his date enjoy a quieter oi Brought together by a slo Conversation is quite difficult at a d David Pastorius. Frank Kollmans Mark Anthony, and Roger Sturgill have gotten a message across. Midwinters 67 1 Scanning the dance floor for a resting spot, this freshman and his date break for a coke. Even as a rat, John Hart finds the pleasures in life as he and his date dance the night away. 68 Midwinters Let Cupid ' s Aim Be True Cupid struck an arrow that hit it ' s target this year as Midwinter hops was a success. Both nights were informal and Saturday night the corps was en- tertained by the Back Doors at a mixer. The Voltage Brothers started off the weekend on Friday night and they offered some real excitement. VMI had other events that weekend as we saw the first snow in 1983. Striding across the dance floor. Bill Noel escorts the cutest girl of the evening. Impressing Brian Henderson ' s date Margaret with his war stories, Scooter Henderson seems to have cap- tured her interest by Brian ' s worried look. )usly enjoying herself. Dale Davis ' date to be caught flat-footed this time. Midwinters 69 Enriching Our Live! Whether studying, partying, dancing, playing, or just having a good time, VMI cadet life is as diverse as any other college. With a military environment cadets may not get the best opportunity to socialize, but they enjoy these chances to the fullest. Traveling to neighboring girls ' schools allows ca- dets to enrich their social life. This ,is only a part of the VMI, experience. 70 Cadet life Cadet life 71 Springing From The Dark Ages 72 Spring Coining out of a harsh winter, VMl ' s campus sprung to full glory. Along with trees blooming and wildlife returning, women returned to grace our post and enlighten our eyes as well as hearts. With graduation around the corner, exams was far from our minds as greenery always lifts our spirits away from the gray winter. As we prepared to enjoy these sights there was much anticipation for the coming summer. Spring 73 A silent moment is taken, as a prayer bless the Corps past, present, and future. Slowly leading the Corps, the colors pass for by Virginia mourning her dead. 74 New Market - ' «MMhiy Standing Against Time New Market Placing a wreath upon Virginia is part of this Standing against time. Virginia continues to traditional ceremony. watch over the Corps. Preparing to play a sorrowful ballad, the band reflects the mood. New Market 75 11 11 11 11 II 11 The Last Pass In Review Graduation and all the expecta- tions therein held, tells the story that started four long but short years ago. As one reflects on the past, he is re- minded of the trying and untold moments that made this one possible. Remembering the last years many faces fade into memory of the Brother Rats that have fallen by the wayside. Through these experiences of hardship, sor- row, and often glee, it has bonded these men into a unit of Brothers. Although united these men also lool forward to the future. With much anticipation and anxiety for what lies ahead, many rejoice this day in preparation for when we meet again. 76 Graduatic in IfflU nm ii ill 111 n ill ii II III WW V- yV i. V y y . 1 w nr f KHB i. t.1-. .• .■. - J 1 %■, 77 C- G;AJ2©VL-€: ' DVSTbiA.V.? X .- ARCApt FLulolce£ ? (7.- OPFlceR. iw -IHC KlUWZH? Wr GlbOLO T Ho MI«JIQ5. If Ke KWJTs-rt) -be: No ?! ConeoM, Mo... Monv cvio J?... SOftLS? . v h-h7 . C7... -0-L ... v on ' r Bo-me? Me . B vjMo- i BOSK,. ST l -nMc . SvjBE We -co... To v«r Q r 78 Articl( PFT Reevaluated by Martin Heisrath With three quarters of the first semester now completed, the athletic department is carefully looking at the results of its newly structured intramural program, including the VMI physical fitness test. The program this year replaces the aerobics system, which was not fulfilling the expecta- tions of many in the athletic department. The present program is designed to set a standard (the phys- ical fitness test) and to consolidate, and prevent the duplication that resulted from separate aerobics, intramurais, and military requirements from the various departments in Kilbourne Hall. To a large degree, the P.F.T. is expected to motivate cadets to make them more competitive, whereas the aerobics program seemed to instead set a minimum level of cardio- vascular condition. Furthermore, the aerobics program was grade oriented rather than something that would upgrade standards. So far the athletic department considers the overall program this year a much better alter- native to the aerobics program of pre- vious years. Results thus far indicate that I there were significantly fewer ca- dets failing the P.F.T. during the last period that it was given than there were earlier in the year. Close to one third of those who took the test when it was first given (this was excluding first classmen) failed one or more parts of it. The last time the test was given, however, only about fifteen percent failed the test, and half of these failed in only one part of the test. Major Tom Virgets of the athletic department explains that this initial re- duction of the failure rate of cadets taking P.F.T. is more likely a motivation factor due to the desire to participate in intramurais rather than a significant improvement in the physical condition of those who failed earlier. Speaking of the progress of the program so far, Virgets said that still not enough time has passed to make any hard conclusions, but indications are positive and he expects that it is going to be good. Certainly problems have arisen. There have been the usual administra- tive and organizational problems that Virgets expects time will take care of. He notes that there has been difficulty at times with communication between the athletic office and barracks. Another problem has been getting ev- eryone in the Corps tested in a given time period. A number have apparently still escaped the test by other activities and gym status. There has also been difficulty in making com- petition between intramural company teams truly competitive. A basketball game between Alpha and Charlie com- panies is clearly such an example. Virgets recognizes this problem and mentioned that plans are underway to make intramurais more competitive. He added that no such incongruities are in- dicated with the P.F.T., that the results from each company are fairly equal. There have also been complaints that varsity team cadets are exempt from taking the P.F.T. In re- sponse to this, track coach Wade Wil- liams had his team take the test. His feelings were that the cadet corps had a right to complain. He agreed that his team should meet any minimum standard that other cadets are required to meet. His team per- formed very well, with an average score of 292 and 18 receiving scores over 300. Williams now requires that anyone not meeting any of the minimum standards must work out until they can pass it. It has also been noted that the VMI P.F.T. has higher minimum stan- dards than those required by the Ma- rine Corps. However, Colonel Gardner of the Marine detachment explains that the Marine standards are designed for more diverse age groups. Speaking of the VMI P.F.T., Colonel Gardner says that we support it because it helps us. But he further explains that the Marine detachment can not readily ac- cept the test results as the Physical Education Department conducts it. The Marine test has to be completed in one session, not two as VMI does it. Major Virgets does not like to talk about the minimum standards of the test. The test was constructed as something to be excelled at, to provide an elite status for that up- per one percent that will max the test and those who approach that. He points out that no one has yet maxed the test, however, five have approached it. Major Virgets realizes that the standards may seem somewhat high to some; however it is his philosophy that in order for VMI to maintain its uniqueness cadets should always look to achieve beyond the minimum standards of others. Articles 79 Wise Remembered Continued From 193 Henry Alexander Wise, distinguished lawyer, histori- an of the VMI Alumni Associ- ation and ardent VMI sup- porter died at the age of 76 on December 13, 1982 in Lexington. Mr. Wise ' s devotion to VMI was most profoundly demonstrat- ed by his words to General Sam S. Walker when Walker visited him within 15 minutes of his death. He asked, Sam, how is the school? Mr. Wise had been connected with VMI throughout his entire life. His grandfather, John Ser- geant Wise, Class of 1866 fought and was wounded as a cadet at New Market. His father. Colonel Jennings C. Wise, ' 02 was Commandant and later a profes- sor at VMI. Consequently Mr. Wise spent much of his boyhood on the VMI Post. As a cadet Mr. Wise was awarded the Dearing Medal for excellence in English and was sports editor of The Cadet. After graduating from the University of Virginia School of Law, Mr. Wise became a distinguished member of the Vir- ginia and New York bars. He served nine terms in the New York State Senate, where he was an advocate of fiscal responsibil- ity. He was asked to appear be- fore the U.S. Senate Finance Committee in February of 1972 and he advised the Congress to curb the power of the Health, Education and Welfare Department (presently Health and Human Services). He was a critic of the media which he saw as increasingly interested with using its power to influence policy instead of report- ing news. Mr. Wise returned to Lexington in 1966. He worked in local po- litical affairs. Mr. Wise was the author of Drawing Out The Man: The VMI Story which was published in 1978 and is now in its second printing. In an interview with The Ca- det in April of 1982, that was never printed, Mr. Wise used his mastery of Institute history to make some observations of the present system. He enumerated the historical objectives of the Rat System as developing the ca- det ' s ability to handle stressful situations, instilling self-discipline, reliability, consideration for and the knack of getting along with others, humility, but pride in oneself, and above all, integrity. Mr. Wise questioned some of the present day practices as being not carefully considered. He viewed multiple daily sweat parties as counterproductive and thought that ra ts should be left alone from 1925 hours to 0640 hours during academic time. He did not believe the rat haircut to be necessary. He had no taste for cursing or insulting a rat — upperclassmen — it should be hard but not insulting. He questioned the leadership ability of someone who enjoyed demeaning and de- grading others. He stated that those who needed to be humbled should be, but in a professional way. The rat line should be tougher but less childish and sa- distic. His idea of tougher was increasing pressure on the Rat, not exercising leadership methods which were wholly negative. He believed these methods would be disasterous if exercised in profes- sional careers. Mr. Wise implied that these things, however, could not be implemented from the top down. It is the Corps which must examine its practices and careful- ly consider the end of each of its actions when dealing with its re- sponsibility of training Rats. Mr. Wise was a believer in the Corps past, present, and future. His book is testimony to a unique type of education of which he was a most ardent sup- porter. He stated that besides Honor, integrity, and responsibil- ity one of the best assets of VMI is most accurately stated by the 19th Century British biologist and teacher, Thomas Henry Huxley. Perhaps the most valuable result of all education is the ability to make yourself do the things you have to do when it ought to be done whether you like or not; it is the first lesson that ought to be learned; and however a man ' s training begins, it is probably the last lesson he learns thoroughly. He is survived by his wife, Ann Harrison Carol Wise, a daughter, Mrs. Suzanne Wise Hawley of Alexandria, Virginia, three sons, Anderson Wise ' 60, at Watertown, New York, Richard S. Wise of Richmond, Virginia, and Henry A. Wise, Jr. of Bethesda, Maryland; a sister, Elizabeth Wise Graham of Williamsburg, Virginia; and seven grandchildren. 80 CgKKISsiow? NO cttovce. UK.-ioaL...ort... Cadet Interviews Byrd I by Tucker M. Maloncy, jWith the year 1982 rapidly coming to a |close. an era of Virginia politics is soon ap- iproaching an end. Senator Harry F. Byrd, Jr.. after eighteen years of dedicated service to the ICommonwealth and the Nation, will at the end { this year retire from the U.S. Senate, ienator Byrd. a distinguished member of the Class of 1935. has an outstanding record ■n the United States Senate. He is one of only :wo men to directly succeed their fathers in the Senate. Also, he is one of only two independents elected and the first to serve two terms. lA hile in the Senate, he has voted on an amazing inety-five percent of all roll calls and has gained universal respect for his close scrutiny of the Nation ' s financial affairs. According to a 1976 :)ke Times editorial: He is one of the ■to few — who concentrate on analyzing and mproving bills, and on holding the line on ex- penses and taxes. The Senate could well use a half dozen phasis. yith that kind of Senator Byrd has over the years been very loyal to the Institute. He has long supported the Keydct Club and VMl athletics in general. He has returned to the Institute on several occa- sions and in 1975 received the prestigious Distinguished Service Award from the VMI Foundation. His son, Thomas T. Byrd, also at- tended VMl for one year prior to serving in the Marine Corps during the Vietnamese Conflict. When reached at his Capitol Hill office in an ex- clusive Cadet telephone interview. Senator Byrd expressed strong feelings toward VMI. On his Distinguished Service Award, he was: Deeply honored to receive it. I will always cherish it. On the Ratline, he feels it was a meaningful experience and approves of it without question. He did mention, however, that as a third classman, he was not particularly rough on rats. He attended VMl for two years after which he transferred to the University of Virginia. When asked his reasons for transferring to UVA, he replied that he did so in order to major in Government, VMl did not offer a course of study in this particular field where his interests were focused. Finally, on his plans after retirement. Senator Byrd, along with his wife, plans on spending more time with their nine grandchildren and in general staying very active. Without question. Harry F. Byrd. Jr. is one of VMI ' s most notable alumni. He is a credit to the Institute and the Commonwealth of Virgin- ia. The Cadet is grateful to Senator Byrd for his comments and also to his Press Secretary, Donna Schewel, for arranging our interview with him. We wish Senator and Mrs. Byrd the best of luck and an enjoyable and happy retirement. 81 Dick and Jan Go To VNi tw imiH? 82 Outrage !3b itisa 1 ™ m B KS S i y 1 H pKBJ V ' r w — ■ BVxr . ■ 1 , i k • mmm ■ ' ' ' Bl v •■ ■sc HPrl teJ EL 1 ::- See the sign, Dick. The sign says caution, children playing. Gee, this is our playground. It must not be, Jane. I don ' t see any slides or swings. Look Dick, there ' s a parade. Can we join in? Sure, most cadets would be happy to let you take their place. Look Dick, they ' re carrying rifles. They must be in the Army. No Jane, those rifles are only play guns. They really don ' t shoot things. Gee Dick, what about those knives they carry? Those are used to make sandwiches, Jane. Look Dick, they ' re having a party, it does not look like much fun. It ' s not supposed to be fun, Jane. It ' s sup- posed to build character. Gee Dick, they must have lots of character. Yes, Jane, but only after four years can they have enough character to graduate. Golly Dick, whats that? Well Jane, when the Older people decide they have enough character they are put in the mili- tary. Geepers Dick, you mean they don ' t have a choice? That ' s right Jane, unless they fall down and go boom. Come on Jane, let ' s go play a game. Can we play the VMI Game? Can we? Can we? Huh?. . . Outrage 83 Drink at football c II LA go fishing in SWEAT PARTY Get a real shorl Many people look back at ihcir days at VMl as the best of their life They miss the Corps So, the Bomb gives you a way to recreate your cadetship: The VMl Game To start, you need the following things. 1 $32,000 2. Two die 3 A sense o( humor ay find our little game a bit exasperating, confusing and We found VMl to be like that as well. So. roll your die and r live i( you ' re not an alumni) VMl, l( you get frustrated just len the going gets weird, the weird turn pro, and so it -SEB ' 83 Si 84 Outrage Outrage 85 Golly Jane, it must be Halloween. Is everyone dressed up for a big party? Who is that man, Dick? That ' s a four star General, Jane. He ' s VMI ' s Superintendent. He sure doesn ' t act like one, Dick. You should see him back in Smith Hall with his red pen, Jane. Gee Dick, look at those big tanks. They drive those around and play Army, Jane. Why are they parked in front of barracks, Dick? Well Jane, they use them for promotions. Parent ' s Weekend, and politicking. I thought I saw them before on T.V., Dick. No Jane, government property can ' t be used that way. Jane, look at those boys walking with their guns. Are they going hunting? They sure don ' t look very happy. Maybe it ' s one of those things that build character, Dick. Maybe Jane, but it sure doesn ' t build G.P.A. ' s. Those bad boys, they deserve it. .■ y- ,es) ' M ' r ' ■? « ¥i Vi ' 86 Outrage More Fun With Dick and Jane Golly Dick, can we get a jungle gym like that? Thats not a jungle gym for kids, Jane. Only drunk alumni can use it. They earned that after four years, Jane. Why can ' t you understand what they ' re yelling, Dick? Too much slober al- ways makes it hard to yell, Jane. 1 always wanted to go on a nice long hike, Dick. Can we go with them? No Jane, thats more character building. They sure don ' t look like they ' re having fun. Look Dick, another party. Do all the boys at VMI drink like alumni? They sure do, Jane. But here they ' re paying tribute to their leaders. Why are they throwing darts at them then? Why don ' t we just call it they ' re way of getting even. Well Jane, it looks like it ' s time to go home. We don ' t want mom to worry. Golly Dick, this is a neat place to visit, but I sure wouldn ' t want to live here. Outrage 87 Sports • Sports • Sports • Sports • Sports Sports ' Sports • Sports • Sports Striving for Opening Game East Tennessee State could not have been a more perfect host in their minidome in Johnson City- Given eight turnovers by the Bucs, VMI cashed in on just enough to ease to a 21-3 opening game Southern Conference win. Raber Leads Again Assuming the quarterback position. Haber took charge and became a team leader. He was able to come up with the big play when the Keydets needed it. For all his accomplishments Raber remains modest and unaffected. Ini t upon tackling the ball carrier. Jim o ' s in on another running back for a solo o 5 5 Striving for the 6 pointer. Fullback Ke Massenberg eyes the end zone. 90 Footba Six inches and six points later. Kevin Massenberg punches through the defense for the VMl score (bottom). The Best and Worst .... of Seasons Sweet Victory Midway through the 34th annual Tobacco Bowl game, one member of the press corps stated rather sardonically; This is one of those games that you ' d bring a pillow to, not a blanket. He was right. The 12,000 plus fans had precious little to cheer about, regardless of which side they were supporting. VMI put to- gether one impressive drive along with a strong defensive effort to hand the lackluster Richmond Spiders their seventh loss in as many starts, 14-0. Grimacing on the sidelines, trainers attend to this player and his face tells the story. Following an intense 1st half, Raber and Radle have earned their momentary break from the action. 92 Footl With the game in hand. Coach Thalman inserts QB Johnny Mitchell to gain experience for future Keydet games. Keydets Bounce Back The VMI football team rebounded from two straight setbacks on the road to play, by far, their best game of the season, rolling to an impressive 35-7 win over 10th ranked (in Division lAA) James Madison University at Alumni Memorial Field. To the delight of a near capacity Parent ' s Weekend crowd, the Keydets made victory over the Dukes look easy. Turnovers were the key factor in the game, said Challace McMillan the JMU head coach. VMI really took advantage of our errors and did an excellent job of staying on top of the momentum. Well done team. Marshall Overcomes Keydets Last year in Huntington, VMI roared back from a 16-0 half time deficit, then staved off a last second comeback bid to hand the Marshall Thundering Heard a 20-16 defeat. This year in Lexington, it just was not meant to be. Marshall used a 33 yard field goal with 41 seconds left in the game to claim their first win over VMI in six tries. The final was 22-20. Left pondering the Heards first victory over the Keydets, Thalman and crew in a somber locker room was quoted saying when you battle back and get the lead, it ' s tough accepting the loss. Already leading by 35-0 at the half, the Keydets eagerly await another productive half. Football 93 OPPORTUNITY FOR IMPROVEMENT Many critics thought that this would have been an opportunity for VMI to improve although not post a very impressive record. In retrospect the 1982 season for VMI was one of joys and sorrows. It saw an impressive show of power over JMU, although ranked 9th in the nation, and not quite as impressive defeats by William and Mary. Injuries sustained during early games hurt the Keydets later in the season. Melvin Rucker was missed badly although his brother Louis filled in handily. Ray Rushton and Barry Smith being sidelined also hurt the defenses performance. As VMI looks forward to the 1983 season, these seniors will be missed, but the depth of the Keydets will fill these gaps. A cheer is heard from Lee W boosts the Keydets spirits. Picking his target, Johnny Mitchell stays ttie pocket made by his 94 Football Against two VPI defenders Mark Pappas still makes the completion good for a first do This tackle was an example of the hard hitting afternoon versus VPI. VMI made a su- perb effort but VPI was victorious in the last game of the season. Football 95 Strength In Youth Tri-Captains Cubby Fox, Jim Aycrs, and Tracy Jones have given the lacrosse team stable leadership throughout the past season. Excellent stick play led the Keydets to a close victory over the generals. flLP 96 La Last year the VMI lacrosse team had its best season ever, posting a 9-2 record. Last season ' s high points in- cluded wins against instate rivals Va. Tech and James Madison, and impressive wins on the road beating Clemson and a strong Georgia Tech team. Last season ' s success was due largely to the coaching efforts of Ben Muskin, and to being named as VMI ' s newest varsity sport. This years team is led by new head coach Jim Herbert, a former All- American at W L. The team looked stronger than ever boasting 17 return- ing players and the most talented group of rats in years. The defense looked very tough this year led by returning starters Jim Ayers and Jim Outland. This years offensive scoring threat is led by returners Mark Jamison, Tommy Greenspon, and Cubby Fox at midfield and Mark Morgan and Tracy Jones at attack. Carefully eyeing the opposition, Tracy Jones sets up for the attack. Bringing the ball to the front of the net, the Keydets prepare for yet another score. ■ ' -itVA ' i ! t s i ' ♦■■ WiPift tf ' • A ' Tjj ; Lacrosse 97 Carrying on the Big Stick Tradition VMI Lacrosse 98 L While the team looked better than ever, they faced hardnosed and highly competitive opponents. Their schedule included quality competition as tri-state champions Guilford — nationally ranked (division II) Western Maryland, Cologate and Bucknell. As well, VMI lacrosse faced the likes of in-state rivals Virginia Tech and James Madison University. For the fans, there were eight home games that thrilled those following the hard hitting stick game. Needless to say, a polished tradition of winning was the aim of the squad. ball. Jim Outland tracks for a defensive play that will display some offensive brilliance. Surrounding their opponents TEAM attacks for yet anotfier score goa Lacrosse 99 (( Headed For The Win Looking like the strongest team in the history of VMI, this years soccer team posted a 7-8-2 record with impressive victories over Rich- mond, Marshall, Citadel, and powerhouse Vir- ginia Tech. Second-year coach Nino Altomonte pushed the team hard in an attempt to avenge last year ' s lack-luster 4-12 won-lost record. This year the team was led by cocaptains Greg Carter and Steve Ross. Their leadership was certainly the best that VMI Soccer has had in several years. The offense returned with all but one of last year ' s starters. Upperclass reserves were challenged by several top notch rats to fill small voids. When interviewed about the defensive outlook third classman fullback Spencer Williamson responded that he thought they all gained some valuable experience last year. Setting up another VMI score. Spruill Thompson drib bles past an opponent easily. 100 So Coming off the center line, Spruill Thompson uses his head to set up the offense. Finding themselves down 10 to Marshall at halftime, coach Nino Altomonte gives the team a pep talk, and plans the strategy for a second half win. For the record, VMI beat Marshall in a 2-1 second half trounce. Soccer 101 Surrounded by the Eastern Mennonit. team, $pruill Thompson loses the ball handl and hands it over against stiff opposition. 102 Soccer Breaking Away From The Opposition Soccer 103 Coming On Strong 104 Track i Flashing past the high hurdles. Dale Da makes his way to the finish. Vaulting to new heights. Ken Crowder raises more points for VMI. nding the turn, Marcus Black leads the rs by several strides. Sprinting to first. Kevin Mitchell prepares to take the tape. Track 105 Going The Extra Mile With arms spread wide as a bird in flight, this long jumper glides gracefully to a lengthy jump. 106 Track X. - 1 I I I In the Eastman Kodak Invitational in Johnson City, Tennessee, the mile relay team finished second against fifteen of the top relay teams in the country, including nationally ranked teams from Kansas, Villanova, and the University of Tennessee, VMI ' s relay team, made up of sophomores Henry Sanchez and freshmen Mar- cus Black and Marshall Pitts, set a school record of 3:10.8 in the process. Davis also went on to finish third in the 440 in 47.7, while Sanchez finished fourth in the 600 at 1:10.4. Leading by footsteps, Henry Sanchez shows a desperate expression striving for a victory. Track 107 Edging the stiff opposition, Eddie Williams glides past the 60 meter high hurdles. Preparing for his landing, Jim Eckenrod checks out the soft pit. Throwing all his weight forward. Jim Eckenrode maximizes his distance. 108 A Day At the Races At the VMI Winter Relays held this ■ year the Keydets pulled off another , startling victory. The team overpow- ; ered such invited teams as N. C. ; State, the University of Georgia, [ and the University of Pittsburg. In all some thirty teams were present. It f should be noted that N. C. State was i last years A.C.C. champion. In all the VMI track team, under the leadership of coach Wade Williams, routed their opponents with a final 120 points. The next highest team, Pitt., scored 83 points. The score speaks for itself as to the 1982-83 track team ' s success and has proven the right of VMI to compete against the national powerhouses. Track 109 Varsity Swimming g Squad Explaining that 5 (lOOS) would wrapup the practice. Coach Joyi his signals. Setting the pace with constant movement and to- tal concentration, swimmers do it better. Gaining an under water perspective, allows both coaches and photographers to view the freestyle form. 1 . 1  t . i I J  S ' ' 110 Swimming SWIMMING AND DIVING Soaring high, displaying form and achie ing a near perfect score, Andrew Woods, leads the boards. Sprinting and distance both requirements for the varsity swimming squad, DIVING TEAM Swimming 111 112 Wrestling K ' ■P ' Takedown n ' Escapes The 1982-83 VMI wrestling team faced a stiff challenge in their quest to better last year ' s 16-2 du al meet record and exceptional showing in the Southern Conference Championships. This year ' s schedule included seven- teen meets, eight of which were at home, and nine tournaments. Oppo- nents included the strong James Madison University and William and Mary teams. A new opponent this year was the United States Air Force Academy. Billed as a Military School Wrestling Classic, VMI decisively defeated Air Force 35- 10. Co-captains Steve Evans and John Munno came through for coach Ike Sherlock as the grapplers posted another impressive season. Proclaimed the victor, John Munno looks idxed after a long match. Preparing to take his opponent down to the mat, John Knarr plans his course of action. Looking rather dominant over his Co-captain John Munno. Steve Evans may be in for a sur- Wrestling 113 DOMINATING Ready to get down and grapple. Ben Walk- er concentrates on his next move. Waiting for his opponent to commit himself Ben Walker plans his defense. W ? 114 Wrestling Wrestling 115 Fast Break Tempo Brings Excitement Above top left; Shooting from the key. Mike Huffman has the Navy defense eyeing the flight of the ball — swish!! Top right; Taking the open perimeter shot, Cedric Wins skys high with his jumper. Encountering defense that results in a personal foul, drives the 116 Basketball Positioning and eye contact with the rim gener- ally are rewarded with a rebound — Keydets await the boards! Going to the basket is the key move on offense, with the ultimate being either a score or charity line opportunity. Basketbal! 117 On The Rebound Bringing the Wins shows t) ball down the long g exhaustion in his face Laying the ball up for a Gary Mackii Mike Huffman shoots for two. Not always does the easy lay-up into the hoop, as Wins learns the hart Despite an overpowered season of continuing losses, the Keydets have shown a definite turnaround over last years disappointing program. The young club shows potential as Coach Marty Fletch- er grows with this squad. Losing Ed Kluckowski, Ian Sears, Chris Peta, and Gary Mackin, the team will have to fill these gaps, which will not be an easy task. One of the highlights of this years sea son had to be the Navy game. After re- turning from a six week on the road spree, the Keydets roared into Lex- ington to a fired up home crowd. The Navy team escaped the game with a nar- row victory. Excellent play was only over- come by the inexperience felt by the Keydets. The never say die attitude has continued to carry the team through their past seasons. 118 Baskctball Basketball 119 120 Basketball Improving With Age Ball control is the key point down under the hoop, as Mike Huffman prepares to feed Ian An active defense puts insurmountable pres- sure on this Western Carolina team. Searching out an open man, Cedric Wins controls the pass. Skyhooking through th Kluckowski dominates his opponent hoop, Ed Basl etball 121 122 Rifle Team ON TARGET Concentrating on his target and aim. Whitney Owens displays a polished varsity appearance. Displaying the prone position. Don Suggs care- fully releases a volley of bulleyes. Rifle Team 123 FENCING The Touch ||| of Steel Scoring a touch against his opponent, this Keydet gains an advantage in points 5-1. Fencing Squad poses for victory photograph. Exchanging blows with his opponent. Mark Carter prepares for both fancy foot work and a vital match victory. 124 Fcncing Form and poise makes the VMI Fencing team better than the opposition. Spending countless hours drill- ing and slashing, this club sport makes chopped liver of the other team. Being guided by Coach Humphreys, the team posted a respected record although hampered by finances and rules that re- tarded the teams proper training. In the future Captain Bill Theus sees a well trained group that offers varsity status and possibly scholarships to a team that consistently posts a winning season. — Tom Wilkinson — 126 Fencing A quick parry by this W L opponent staves off one of Mark Carters lightning attacks. Warming up for a big match against the Citadel, Tim Longanacre works off his moonpie and RC Cola breakfast. Fencing 127 IN THE SWING Making an easy out on an attempted steal, Sta Bass patiently waits for his opponent. Preparing to serve up yet another screwball strike, Brian Augsburger shows his pitcher perfect form.  : .. . ' ■ ' ' ■:■ ■■ ' ■ !■•■•• ' ■■ I •Vi t-ija 128 Baseball Stretching to earn the third out of the end- ing, Rob Preddy watches the ump signal the Following a 7-2 triumph, the TEAM gives thanl s. Baseball 129 The Stretch Baseball Overview Momentum. A word commonly used in sports to describe something on the rise, improving with each passing chance. Momentum would have to be the theme of this fall ' s VMI 1982 baseball season because ever since Donny White took the head coaching job a year and a half ago, the Keydets have shown steady improve- ment that has resulted in a more competi- tive program. We ' re turning the corner. The goal of our fall program was to continue upward, says White, who received the Southern Conference ' s Coach of the Year Award after directing the Keydets to a 11-29 record. The team finished strong, winning eight out of the last fourteen games and breaking 14 individual and team records along the way. Coach White took advantage of an opportunity to get an early look at his ' 83 edition by taking two squads to Annapolis for a pair of double headers against the Naval Academy. The squad comprised mainly of varsity players split their games, losing 3-2 before capturing the second game, 4-1. The freshman team was not so fortunate, losing both ends 10- 4, 17-7. Despite the outcome, Coach White was not disappointed by the perfor- mance of the freshman team, who were playing a much more experienced Midshipmen squad. 1 130 Baseba The Stance, Swing and Follow-through : _ hf yS Achieving both a batter ' s hit and an earned run. this Keydet power hitter proves to be the winning margin — good job. Kenny McAllister. Fdseball 131 Mud, Blood, and Beer Readying for a VMI score, the ball is obv ly on its way through the uprights. Preparing for a scrum, the aggresive VMI squad is ready to take the pigskin. Breaking through. Rich Hewitt these awestricken opponents. 132 Rugby Derived in England, the VMI Rugby team has taken this sport to heart. To these players, rugby is a way of life. Of- ten times seen uptown or at parties, Ruggers stick close and will start a hearty rugby song. Due to this close brother rela- tionship, VMI played well together this past season. Some of this year ' s outstand- ing men had to be Bobby Edwards, Alan Toler. Rich Hewitt, and Pete Kattman. They will be sorrowfully missed next year. Coached this year by Col. Gardner, the team has shown some definite improvement. Although not winning all their matches this last year it can never be said that they didn ' t have a good time. . W . ' ' m iir ' ' • ' 1 i . T ' jSSr; ■! i ?1 W ' i. L wiitt aa m . A Wl l vs ZT xrn. ... -Si , ! . . 1 1 ik ■ .... ■ ' Taking the ball and running with it, Dan Mulherin is in close pursuit by the opposition. Leading the line against the W L Generals does not seem to be all that easy as this rugger Another scrum breaks up escapes with the ball. nd a VMI rugger Rugby 133 Looking rather relaxed and in control of the bout, Greg Cavallaro listens intently to the Ma- Im mjB . 1 L2 1 i V ' ' fl 5 y Hitting his mark, Lionel Urquhart punishes his opponent. Grimacing following a shot to the face, th boxer receives quite a beating. No One Ever Drowned In Sweati 134 Boxin3 I Lying deep in the pit of every Rat ' s stomach is the fear involved in Rat Boxing, otherwise known as Beating and Bleeding. This fear has derived into the fearless boxing team. Led by invincible coach Maj. Tom Virgets and backed by coach Clark King, the VMI boxing program has made a real turn around. Receiving more time for training daily by being the most studly club around, they have posted an impressive season. Although not showing a very productive meet against Navy, the VMI Boxing Team feels this was a fluke and will be out for blood the next time. Some of the outstanding thugs this year were surely Billy Akers, Steve Sullivan, and Lionel Urquhart. Next years team shows great potential considering the young age of the team. In between rounds. Steve Sullivan gets some pointers from the Major. Following an intensive workout, these members pause previous to their feeding. Boxing 135 136 Sports Sports 137 Meeting The Challenges Before And During Competition Sports 139 FALL SPORTS REPORT Won 5, Lost 6 VMl Opponent Opp. Score 21 East Tennessee State 3 12 William Mary 24 69 Central Florida 3 Furman 38 7 Citadel 21 35 James Madison 7 14 Richmond 6 Virginia 37 20 Marshall 22 31 Appalachian State 14 3 Virginia Tech 14 SOCCER Won 7, Lost 8, Tied 2 VMI Opponent Opp. Score 1 Virginia 9 George Mason 8 James Madison 2 4 Richmond 2 1 U.T. Chattanooga 1 2 Marshall 1 1 Appalachian State 3 4 Virginia Commonwealth 3 2 Lynchburg 5 4 Virginia Tech 2 1 Western Carolina Eastern Mennonite 4 Furman 1 2 Davidson 1 1 Washington Lee 3 4 Citadel 2 1 Liberty Baptist 1 4th in Southern Conference, 4-2-1 CBOSS COUNTRY Won 4. Lo«t 1 VMI Opponent Opp. Score 40 WiUiam Maiy 19 27 Richmond 28 21 James Madison 36 16 Old Dominion 44 15 Va, Commonwealth 50 5th i 1 Southern Conference 7th i 1 State Meet TENNIS Mar. 14 MillersviUe Here Mar. 17 Radford Here Mar. 18 Lynchburg There Mar. 22 George Mason There Mar. 25 Rand-Macon Here Mar. 28 Shepherd There Mar. 29 Wash. Lee HOME Apr. 1 E. Stroudsburg HOME Apr. 6 Richmond HOME Apr. 8 W. Carolina at Davidson Apr. 9 Davidson There Apr. 9 Marshall at Davidson Apr. 10 Furman at Davidson Apr. 15 UT-Chattanooga There Apr. 16 Citadel at Chat Apr. 17 E. Tennessee at Chat Apr. 19 James Madison There Apr. 21 Appalachian St. HOME Apr. 27-30 — Southern Conference Tourney Davidson RIFLE Won 3, Lost 2, Tied 1 VMI Opponent Opp. Score 2110 Citadel 2091 2125 Virginia 1973 2138 Wofford 2033 2076 William Mary 2118 2154 NC State 2154 5638 Appalachian St. 5961 INDOOR TRACK Eastman Kodak Invitational — 2nd in mile relay by .5 second to defend NCAA champs, set VMI record at 3:1 A 3rd place in the 440 a 4th in the 600 also qualified for the nationals. George Mason Invitational — First places in 1500, 1000 and high jump VMI Invitational — eight first place a 6.0 in the 60-yd. dash was VMI record and also qualified for the nationals. 140 Scoreboard WINTER SPORTS REPORT 1 BASKETBALL | Won 1, Lost 9 VMI Opponent 0pp. Score 33 James Madison 58 49 Longwood 54 41 Virginia 86 45 Old Dominion 71 47 N.C. Wesleyan 58 75 Emory Henry 70 76 South Florida 93 64 Marshall 95 58 Furman 87 50 Citadel SWIMMING Won 0. Lost 5 57 VMI Opponent Opp. Score 45 William Mary 68 40 Richmond 73 45 Washington Lee 68 32 James Madison 80 42 Towson St. 70 (PI iced 4th in Va. Intercollegiate Championship) SPRING SPORTS SCHEDULES BASEBALL Mar. 7 Rollins There Mar. 8 Ithaca At Rollins Mar. 9 Rollins There Mar. 10 Vanderbilt At Rollins Mar. 12 Yale At Daytona Mar. 17 Wash. Lee HOME Mar. 19 App. State HOME Mar. 20 Frostburg HOME Mar. 21 Virginia There Mar. 23 Mar. 26 Va. Commonwealth Furman HOME There Mar. 29 Mar. 30 Lock Haven Mercyhurst HOME HOME Apr. 2 East Tennessee There Apr. 4 Marshall- There Apr. 6 James Madison HOME Apr. 8 Old Dominion There Apr. 11 Richmond There Apr. 12 William Mary HOME Apr. 13 Lynchburg There Apr. 16 Davidson ' HOME Apr. 18 Western Carolina ' HOME Apr. 20 Lynchburg HOME Apr. 21 James Madison There Apr. 25 Citadel ' HOME Apr. 30 George Mason There May 2 Va. Tech- There May 3 Wash. Lee ' Indicates Doubleheade There WRESTLING Won 12. Lost VMI Opponent Opp . Score 35 Longwood 8 44 Newport News Apprentice 4 35 Georgia Tech 6 31 York College 6 30 Delaware 6 37 Pennsylvania 12 29 Western Maryland 11 41 Juniata 4 31 George Washington 10 56 Furman 35 Davidson 9 31 Air Force 10 °° ' 1 GOLF Apr. 9-10 — State Meet at Hot Springs Apr. 25-27 — Southern Conference at Charlotte (NOTE: Other matches pending) TRACK Apr. 16 — State Meet at Virginia Apr. 29-30— Southern Conference meet— HOME (NOTE: Other matches pending) LACROSSE Mar. 17 Babson Mar. 24 Colgate Mar 26 Apr. 4 Bucknell Apr. 6 Potsdam Apr. 12 Rand-Macon Apr. 16 Radford Apr. 20 Guilford Apr. 24 West. Maryland Apr. 30 Va. Tech HOME HOME There There HOME HOME HOME There HOME There Scoreboard 141 Corps • Corps • Corps • Corps • Corps Corps ' Corps • Corps • Corps THE CORPS OF CADETS OF THE VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE 1982-1983 NOlUjMVtATlON « w«iu(o««iD iHBtiNsipycTOitiAND • fair! ::::ZT£mr  tim WftTlHj •OF. ' 1 ' 0 HE. . 144 Corps FIRST BATTALION STAFF P.M. ladei Battalion Sgl. Maj. SECOND BATTALION STAFF Corps 145 J.E. Clark Master Sergeant S.M. Woolwine First Sergeant 146 Corps CO O ' z 5 o - 1 5 UJ a. X D Z Q Z o O 5 s 5 z o v- ei Q o UI UI X u h- X cd H o o H H z h- 5 o Ul oc o ' z 5 a4 od UI f- UI Z o o z H X u o N UI Uh P Dh o « 5 « 5 6 H- Uh z o o UI ■- CO u. A Z g O UI o U UI • H a. oo to Alpha CO. 147 B COMPANY c s A.M. Tringali Master Sergeant 148 Corps o Q Z o u o o o Z o z : uu -J O O 0. O Z O Q Z od o to Z UJ o o Ol, h- tO UJ Z o u o VVf Z UJ H a. o Q UJ o od UJ o to Z UJ N] O oiil - Shi ir , f k - .A « r _ I o o UJ Z O UJ ■• 2 U UJ to o Bravo Co 149 C COMPANY L.L.B. Urquhart Company Commander 150 Corps O X to o- CharheCo. 151 D COMPANY Company Commander 152 Corps Delta CO. 153 E COMPANY CM. AUer Company Commander J.J. Scan Ion 154 Corps «5 ai CO 5 D tS - O Z. H X o UJ z H O a tr, UJ Ou — Q -J o z UJ N O I ) O 3 Jj Uh  - o o J H u- ?: o o r o J UJ oO U.. O Z o H UJ s O Q D- ai « 0 a Echo Co. 155 F COMPANY C.T. Yates Master Sergeant E.P. Schied First Sergeant 156 Co Foxtrot Co 157 Band Company E.H. Daughtry UI Company Commander B.G. Combs Master Sergeant R.G. McManus Jr. First Sergeant 158 Corps Band Co. 159 :egimental staff 160 Corp: R.C. Sli Color Sgt The Honor Code is the very basis of life at VMI. Upon entering VMI all cadets are subject to a harsh set of principles that are enforced by the Corps. The Code itself is simple, A CADET WILL NOT LIE, CHEAT, STEAL OR TOLERATE THOSE WHO DO. To violate the Honor Code is to violate the very principles upon which we live as cadets. The purpose of the Honor Code is to instill the characteristics of a gen- tlennan and maintain the high standards of VMI. As the Code is the heart of VMI; it is also a cadets most cherished possession. A cadet ' s honor will re- main with him long after he leaves the Institute. 9), .M.A. ROGERS, IV RESIDENT !J. MELITZ ilCE-PRESIDENT T.C. DICK, JR. PROSECUTOR W.T. JONES, III PROSECUTOR M.D. JAMISON SENIOR VOTING MEMBER Seated left to right: M.D. Jamison. S.J. Melitz, C M.A. Rogers, IV W.T. Jones, III, T.C. Dick. Jr. Standing left to right: T.D. Stanley, T.B. Graham, C.G, Caplice, CM. Aller. A J. Perdigao, CM. Peta. J.M. Morgan, III, M.M. Mills, III, B S. Mines, P.R, Kattman Honor Court 161 .EXECUTIVE AND GENERAL, COMMITTEE The Executive Committee is a body composed of the class officers of the upper three classes, assigned the task of assuring that the standards and traditions of VMI are upheld by ev- ery cadet within or outside the bar- racks. The General Committee is a body composed of the class officers of the upper three classes, and a continual ro- tating jury assigned the task of enforc- ing and protecting class privileges within the VMI corps of Cadets. The General Committee additionally insures that protective measures designed for all cadets are strictly adhered to. 162 aubs Arnold Air Society The Arnold Air Society is a national organization advocating support of the United States Air Force. Here at tlic VMI, the Society seeks to render service to the community, provide pro- fessional training leading to a career as an Air Force Officer and provide social functions for its members. Angel Flight Groups 163 Cadet Program Board The CPB seeks to provide cultural, social, recreational, and educational programs which will interest and benefit cadets, faculty, and staff of VMI. Participation in these activities are conducive to personal and so- cial development in a college atmosphere. These opportunities to obtain training and experience outside the classroom in fields of interest further enhances the educa- tional atmosphere of the college community. DEBATE TEAM 164 Groups VMI MARINE DETACHMENT The VMI Marine Detachment is an orga- nization through which cadets who are pur- suing a commission in the Marine Corps or have an interest in the Marine Corps may participate in Marine oriented training and activities. These activities include an annual Marine Corps Birthday mess night, the phys- ical training platoon, and various field train- ing exercises. HILL OF SCIENCE- WITH NOBLE E VL. T!ON A GP.ATIFYING SPECTACLE :ANHONORTOOVP.COVNTRY AND OVK STATE OBJECTS OF HONEST- PRIDETO THEIR INSTRVCTOP.S AND FAIR SPECIMENS OF CITIZEN SOLDIERS : ATTACHED TO THEIR N. TIVE STATE PROVD OF H:R FAME AND ready in every time OF DEEPEST PERIL TOVINDICATE HER HONO!UOR DEFEND HER RIGHTS ill 111 HI II r. . af ' Ml Groups 165 166 Groups AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY Groups 167 AMATEUR RADIO CLUB CADET WAITERS 168 Groups SOUNDING BRASS VMI ' s literary magazine. Sounding Brass, provides an outlet for the literary creativity of cadets. Poems and short stories considered to be of literary value by the editor and his staff are selected for the magazine ' s annual spring edition. In conjunction with the magazine, a writing seminar is held to assist those interested in submitting work. The Timmins Music Society is a growing organization which has the primary purpose of promoting classical music interests within the Corps of Cadets. Founded in 1952, it is named in the memory of VMI ' s John Timmins, who was killed in ac- tion in the Korean conflict. The adviser to the TMS is Col. Thomas B. Gentry. TIMMINS MUSIC SOCIETY Groups 169 RAT DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE PRESIDENTS LETTER Upon entering VMI, you accept a challenge that your peers attending other colleges have decided to reject. You have accepted a system of discipline, an uncompromising HONOR CODE, high academics, and rigorous physical conditioning. You have also ac- cepted the toughest aspect of VMI, THE RAT SYSTEM. The purpose of the Rat System is not to destroy, but to build, to instill in you a sense of pride and unity, and to mold you into leaders of tomorrow. As Rats, you will face obstacles and hardships that you must overcome daily. You will be challenged and pushed to the limits of your endurance; you will learn the penalties for infractions of the Rat System; you will learn the meaning of humility. Above all, you will learn something about yourself, your capabili- ties, and your character. Finally, I will not congratulate you for choosing VMI as your school. That will come at a later time. Instead, 1 will issue a warning, one which demands your attention. Take VMI seriously. Take the Rat System seriously. Take what VMI stands for seriously, and take it all with a good attitude. If you fail to do so, you are doomed to fail at VMI. But with determination and hard work you can make it. And when you do make it, you will have something no one can ever take away — The VMI Experience. Paul B. Dunahoe President, 1983 R.D.C. . mmi With exact piecision these RDC members lead the Rat ma s to the mess hall Answering his offense, this rat meets the RDC in stereo, up close and personal. Composition of the Rat Disciplinary Committee Members of the Rat Disciplinary Committee are cadet privates and officers who are members of the First Class. The president is elected at-large; each company elects two representatives. S f B Ill J i PS I H 7 -W 1 i p m K.. 170 R.D.C. Rat Disciplinary Committee, 1982-83 R.D.C. OFFICERS President Paul B. Dunahoe Vice-President David R. Dobbs Vice-President Kevin J. Keilty Secretary Daniel P. Mulherin Secretary John S. Manley Secretary Benjamin G. Cottrell, V Secretary Karl J. Protil, Jr. MEMBERS Billy W. Akers Michael R. Grassi Dominic A. Albero Ivan A. Marcotte John J. Finan Louis L. B. Philip A. Gemmati Urquhart It Eyes blazing, these trial mem are not easily taken by A puzzling look by Brent Dunahoe is matched by a glowing stare by Jack Manley. Little if no eye contact is provided by this guest. R,D.C. 171 VMI THEATRE The VMI Theater is a cadet oriented, cadet run organization dedicated to providing an artistic release for its participants and cultural entertainment for the VMI community. The theater nor- mally produces two to three shows per year and is available for assistance to cadet activities such as the Third Class Follies and any other theatrical related production carried out by groups or individuals in the Corps. The VMI Theater is financed in part by the VMI Foundation through the generosity of Mr. Billy Pos- sum Colonna, VMI ' 14. Cadets are admitted free of charge to all productions. ' p«l ■t ' y J Ua I L i The purpose of this organiza- tion is to encourage student in- terest and student participation in Physics and closely related disci- plines. Membership in SPS is not confined to physics majors but is open to all individuals who are interested in physics. The SPS has, within its framework, the physics honor society, and Sigma Pi Sigma. Membership in Sigma Pi Sigma is based upon character and academic proficiency and likewise is also available to non- physics majors. It is necessary to be a member of the SPS in order to be initiated into Sigma Pi Sig- SOCIETY OF PHYSICS STUDENTS 172 Groups OGA The Officer of the Guard As- sociation is an organization com- prised of First Class Privates re- presenting each company within the Corps of Cadets. The OGA acts as a mediator between the Corps and the Institute Authori- ties in matters where a cadet feels he has been treated unfair- ly. Additionally the OGA deals with individual problems arising between Cadets. The International Relations Club is an organization for stu- dents interested in international politics. The Club makes an an- nual trip to the United Nations as well as sponsoring a High School United Nations each Spring. The Club makes an average of four trips to various colleges and uni- versities each year to participate in mock United Nations. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CLUB Groups 173 ASCE The ASCE is the largest and one of the oldest cadet organiza- tions at the VMI. Through its many activities, which include seminars, paper competitions, projects, and branch meetings, the ASCE promotes pride in the profession of Civil Engineering and gives cadets exposure to po- tential employment opportunities. Ill III TBPf? The purpose of the Publica- tions Board is to supervise all operations of the VMI Bomb, the Bullet, the Cadet, the Sounding Brass, and other such publications of the Corps of Cadets as may be approved by the Superinten- dent. It seeks to assume the ad- herence of these publications to the Publication Board Policy. Su- pervision includes both staffing and financial activities to insure continuity and that the publishers will be responsive to the concerns of the VMI community and seek to exemplify the highest journalis- tic and financial responsibilities. PUBLICATIONS BOARD 174 Groups WATER POLO ORIENTEERING Groups 175 RELIGIOUS COUNCIL The VMI Religious Council is a cadet organization whose func- tion is to improve the religious atmosphere at the Institute, and to offer cadets an opportunity to realize their obligations as members of a community. The Council, consisting of twenty cadets, represents each religious denomination in barracks. The president and the faculty advisor guide the Council toward its two primary objectives: the familiar- ization of the cadets with the reli- gious opportunities available in the Lexington area, and the encouragement of cadets to par- ticipate in religious functions. The Religious Council is, in addi- tion, a community-minded organi- zation which sponsors many pro- grams and activities to fill the vacuum created by the lack of unrestricted activities in other areas. The Council has also been very successful in its presentation of lectures and films ranging from discussions on religious topics to films on the far-reaching conse- quences of thermonuclear war. F.C.A 176 Gr, AUSA The AUSA is an organization dedicated to the preparation of Cadets for future careers in the United States Army upon graduation. The Prc-Law Society exists as the only organization that is de- signed to aid cadets to prepare for Law school. The Society pro- vides a focal point for the distri- bution of information related to Law school applications, LSAT ' s and the Law Profession. PRE LAW SOCIETY Groups 177 mini. wiB • A. mmmm recent addition t 4h( en signing his first check. Eric Buchanan Todd Frederickson Phil Gemmati Scott Horan Franklin Hudgins Kevin Keilty Dan McGuire Tom Rademacher Steve Schaff Tom Spartz Steve Shea Dave Warriner Al Toler — Operating Buck Truck in city. — Unauthorized visitor in barracks (female). — Uptown on confinement in frat fiouse. — Conduct unbecoming, drunk in front of civies. — Girl in barracks. — Alcohol in barracks. — Uptown in civies with car after taps. — Publicly disgracing the corps at Citadel. — Possession of Ghetto Cruiser as 3rd. — Making Cmdr. Bannat serve himself drinks. — Maintaining vehicle in county as 3rd. — In B.V. jail while on confinement (late enty). — Australian Joy Juice in barracks. — In Estelle ' s for naughty boy check in barracks. — Drunk and disorderly in barracks. Sunf ne •« c ' Number One Club 179 Red, White, and Yellow Journalism 180 Cadet In order to justify the use of our sis- ter publication, The Cadet, we have provided for your future reading a tan- dem of articles that highlight both the facts and the issues of 1982-83. We give full credit to the Cadet for the articles used. In closing. The Bomb and it ' s editorial staff feel this reading material will bring to light many memo- ries in years to come. Cadet 181 CHANCrf T VMA ' :.. vm.,:a ... ? Aerobics Cancelled by Hearne Moore The aerobics point system which has been an integral part of the VMI Phys- ical Education Program since 1969 has been replaced by a physical fitness regimen called the VMI Physical Fitness Test (P. FT.). Several factors contributed to the demise of the aerobic system, which awarded weekly points for physical activity to cadets enrolled in Physical Edu- cation classes. These weekly points determined an aerobics grade which had a substantial effect upon one ' s grade in a Physical Education class. The VMI P.F.T. will be totally sepa- rate from the Physical Education classes. but unlike aerobics, it will be mandatory for cadets not taking a Physical Education class. As with the aerobic system, cadets on athletic permits will be exempted from participation in the program. The VMI P.F.T. will have minimum standards for push-ups, pull-ups, sit-ups, and a three-mile run. Twice each semester, a test will be given to all ca- dets not on an athletic permit, and those who fail to meet the minimum fitness criteria will be placed in a mandatory conditioning program. Cadets who pass the initial fitness test will be free to participate fully in intramural activities. According to Dr. Clark King. Director of Physical Education, the aerobic conditioning system has become increasingly ineffective for sustaining a level of physical fitness compatable with VMI standards as well as R.O.T.C. standards. The Superintendent has been concerned about the situation, and near- ly 1,000 cadets signed a petition last year in which an appeal was made for a program to improve the appearance of obese cadets in the Corps. In recent years, the Army and Navy R.O.T.C. detachments had their own physical conditioning programs for their respective cadets because there was no conditioning program to prepare cadets for the fitness test which must be passed in order to gain a commission. Through the VMI P.F.T. it is hoped that the Army and Navy R.O.T.C. detachments will no longer need their own programs and that VMI cadets will be in better shape for R.O.T.C. summer camp. The VMI P.F.T. is touted as a viable and ef- fective alternative to the Aerobics Program, but only time will tell the outcome. 182 Article5 An Editorial: Dear General Walker It ' s time to sit down and take stock of our situation. Week after week the Corps in general, and this column in particular, has seen fit to strongly — often vehemently — dis- agree with your policies. This week we have chosen to inject an ingredient that has been missing throughout: reason. It is our hope that by speaking with the restrained voice of moderation, rather than the fire-breathing tone of preceding editorials, real gains can be made in solving Corps-Administra- tion communication problems. Perhaps, sir, you have been nothing less than startled at the rabidity with which the First Class has answered your recent suggested changes to the amorphous set of circumstances known as the System. Please allow us to present an expla- nation for the lengths to which we, members of the First Class, are willing to go to defend tooth and nail each bit of that system. Primarily, let us discuss the various class privileges. As members of the Corps, we proudly protect the rights which tradition has granted us, jealously guarding them from underclass intrusion. To outsiders , our privileges may seem insignificant, ungentlemanly, or even trivial, but to us, perceiving ourselves as having so little, they are dear to the heart, symbols of attainment of seniority in a system that hon- ors its superiors. The gaining of class privileges is an achieve- ment for cadets, and like Veblen ' s conspicuous consumers, we often exercise them only to remind others — and our- selves — of our having come further than those in lower classes. Yes sir, there is a class struggle in Barracks, from matriculation to graduation; one in which all cadets vigorously participate. What of our Ratline — why is each tenet of it so precious to the Corps? The New Cadet system is the common denomina- tor that bonds all VMI men; it is the difficult test which all must pass to enter the tight-knit kinsmanship of the Corps of Cadets. It is often a humiliating, depressing experience, but when it ends the Rat emerges intensely proud of his accomplishment, though tempered by the humility which we feel marks the men of our Corps. The Ratline is administered fairly, however. It discriminates against no one, nor does it show bias toward any matriculant. This is a firm principle of our class, sir, one of which we take great care. This is why we tend to discount criti- cism that calls the Ratline childish, ungentlemanly, or out-moded. It is the same system we underwent, the challenge we accepted; the mission we accomplished. Every minute particle of the fabric from which the Ratline is woven constitutes a part of the system which we think is worth defending; hence, perhaps our emotion- al responses are more easily understandable. General Walker, now that we have avoided the language of wrath that may have tinged previous articles, please allow us the opportunity to use this forum to extend to you an invitation to tell us — the Corps of Cadets — how you feel on these and other issues vital to the interests of our Institute. Now is the time to bridge the wide gap, perceived in the Corps, between your views and ours. Surely, just as there is a mid-point between Smith Hall and Barracks, so too, is there a point which constitutes change agreeable to all parties, a medium which as soon as found will lead to a healthier academic and military atmosphere for all concerned. We feel an address by you to the entire Corps, perhaps answering pre-submitted questions, would bring about great progress toward a better VMI. After all, as reasonable men, this is a goal which we all hope to attain. Sincerely yours, Fred P. Stone Bruce D. Cohen W. Lynn Seldon Articles 183 BE All That YOU CAN BE in the ARMY Fort Bragg — the memories will linger for quite a long time. This is not an attempt to totally downgrade everything that occurred in those forty-one memorable days. Instead, it is an attempt at constructive criticism with the hope that future cadets will be able to benefit from any positive lessons that Summer Camp has to offer. We invite future Letters-to-the-Editor that may add to or criti- cize our suggestions for future Summer Campers . One cannot help but begin with the people who were present at Camp. A large percentage of the ca- dets from other schools were experiencing their first real and continuous exposure to a military training environment. Occasional weekend training exercises and weekly labs do not give quite the same background as six months of a Ratline and three years of a 24-hour military environment. The ones who did have experience were highly motivat- ed — a seemingly endangered species at the Institute. This is not to say that VMI Cadets were better or worse pre- pared, just that they were different. The ' false motivation ' that seemed so prevalent at Camp tended to hinder Cadets ' attitudes and was a common complaint among VMI attendees. Showing motivation and excitement for no purpose or just to impress someone is rightfully viewed with much disdain at VMI. Rat year at VMI brings a common cause to strive for and it is something genuinely new. There was little to strive for at Camp (no matter what the MS Department tried to say) and there was certainly very little new. The attitude that one develops at VMI (rightly or wrongly) is one where the importance of the matter is the main determinant in the amount of effort and therefore, the quality. Cadets place little emphasis on their perfor- mance and subsequent ranking at Fort Bragg. Only about 15% of VMI graduates make the Armed Forces a career and one ' s output at Summer Camp does not seem all that important at VMI. No extra amount of military training, motivational speeches, or PE 300 ' s will better prepare or improve the performances of VMI cadets. The decision to perform well will come from the individual person long be- fore the drive begins for a great Camp. Last year so much emphasis was placed upon our performance at Fort Bragg that we were tired of it be- fore we got there. The ' bad attitudes ' were often present upon arrival and only seemed to worsen as time progressed. How can VMI improve its showing at Camp? We think it should be a more individual thing in that if a Cadet wants to do well he may, and reap the rewards; if a Cadet does not want to do well he may, and not be chastised. Most cadets do not have drill leading experience and this makes an immediate bad impression. Maybe one MS Lab of learning to lead drills would be appropriate. ' Does Summer Camp even deserve the emphasis it re- ceives? We do not think so. Speeches and PE 300 may have improved awareness and physical conditioning but they tended to hinder the Cadets ' enthusiasm. What do you think? 184 Articles Tl4fSe LeTTfKS O ryer 3o e3.r7- r b ] y] Ofct T V 06 A Modest Proposal We would like to begin tliis year complimenting the Administration on their understanding and realistic atti- tude toward the new First Class. We would like to begin this way; however, we cannot. At a school where a new fur- niture design caused near-panic two years ago, the furor that has recently arisen over proposed changes to the daily regimen is easily understood. The unique traditions of a VMl cadet ' s life encompass nearly every part of his day. Our standard operating procedures are different from the Army ' s, from The Citadel ' s, and from West Point ' s. Even the seemingly most insignificant variances like forming ranks left to right help to give the Institute a character all her own. Sweeping change, by our standards, has struck VMl. Perhaps the first significant blow was the New Market cere- mony last May. No longer would the Napoleonic tradition of having the response from the ranks suffice. Instead, Died on the field of honor, came from across the street from the regiment. After 118 years it would seem Sergeant Wheelwright and the rest were no longer worthy enough to be a part of the Corps. This year ' s revisions make one consider just how se- riously the Administration takes the moniker, West Point of the South. New commands — more in line with Army procedures — are now issued at Supper Roll Call, be- fore the Corps marches down to its Mess Hall, replete with the most charming set of flags this side of the Hudson. Tuesday ' s military duty consisted of learning the counter-col- umn march, a drilling movement as useful to a VMl cadet as a snorkel to a goldfish. Then there ' s the Rat system, caught annually in a tug-of-war between its supporters — in gray, and its detractors — in Smith Hall. In Wise ' s, Drawing Out the Man, Colonel William Bu- chanan calls the first class-rat dyke relationship the most significant relationship for many cadets until they get married. This tight bond is forged only by close supervision and instruction by the senior cadet. If the quality of leadership within the Corps is to be maintained, then the quantity of supervision from outside the Corps must be discreetly restrained. The First Class ought not be left alone; however, it should be allowed to administer a Ratline similar to the one it underwent as Rats. Common sense dictates nothing less. General Walker dictates otherwise. This is not to say the school should be devoid of re- alistic change. Times change, people change, and so, too, should our Institute. But just as Rome wasn ' t re-constructed in a day (after Nero fiddled, of course), neither should revi- sions hit VMl like thunderbolts from across the Parade Ground. It is the prerogative of the Administration to in- stantly redecorate the Mess Hall, or revise SRC. A poorly advised prerogative, perhaps, but theirs nonetheless. However, when revisions concerning individual cadets such as who can take Academic days, or operate a vehicle, are instituted, these should be known ahead of time; indeed, one ' s Rat year is not too early. Thus, the complaint, Why weren ' t we told? would hold much less credence after three years, compared with one week. Next week, the Corps can expect another strong jolt as the much-harolded Colonel Snyder version of the Blue Book finally makes its overdue premiere. That loud noise you ' ll hear won ' t be thunderous applause, sir. . .but don ' t say we didn ' t warn you. Articles 185 A Bleak Semester In Review Well, we have nearly made it through this first semes- ter and 1982. For all of us at VMl, and I ' m sure the Ad- ministration would agree with The Cadet in this area, it has been a very difficult semester. Certainly the most try- ing semester of the last four years. On the morning of September 25, the Corps was sum- moned to J.M. Hall, where Colonel Snyder solemnly in- formed us that two cadets Jim Bogosian and Dan Lawless, and a Randolph Macon Woman ' s College student Margaret Anne Abbit had been killed in a terrible automobile acci- dent. Four days later Stan Ross would become the fourth victim of this terrible wreck. The flags would remain at half mast through the rest of the week as the Corps mourned the passing of Room 265. The shock has worn off now, over two months later, but memories of that terri- ble weekend cling to all of us at VMI. During the semester two other injured cadets would be forced to stay home, as car wrecks became an all too common occurance. Two weeks later the Corps would travel to The Citadel for the annual Military Classic of the South. On the field the Keydets, although hindered by numerous turnovers, played hard, but were finally defeated by the Bulldogs. The contest on the field was a close match, though many would say that the competition between the two Corps in the stands was not. It was apparent that the VMI contingent did not distinguish itself. In the unfortunate aftermath, the Regimental Commander was relieved because of his behavior during the weekend. Unfortunately these were not isolated incidents. One cadet was dismissed for hazing. Six other cadets have been dismissed for conduct which was disgraceful to the Corps. Friction between cadets and W L students reached the point where fraternities were considering pro- hibiting cadets from attending their parties. Internally Corps morale has been low the entire se- mester. While the Administration, Corps leaders, and individual cadets pointed fingers at each other, cadet demerits and PTs continued to increase in number. For those cadets near the demerit limit, December 20 will be a blessing in more than one way. With the coming of a long awaited Christmas Furlough, cadets will be able to leave this place of misery to enjoy themselves at home. Perhaps this vacation will allow cadets a chance to reflect on this past semester and resolve to make the next one both safer and more productive. Fortunately this semester is behind us. We will not forget the tragedies. We must commend ourselves and Gen. Walker for how we conduct- ed ourselves in the aftermath of these instances. Dress Right! As a military organization, the Corps of Cadets has a variety of uniforms designated for every mo- ment a cadet steps outside his room. To a Rat, the fre- quent changing of clothes seems an almost endless chore; however, soon the shift between class, parade, gym, lab, guard, and even shower uniforms comes as al- most second nature. The natural emphases of all these uniforms should be upon a sharp military appearance, quality workmanship, and function. The first two are generally adhered to in the various channels by which cadet uniform articles are ordered; function, though, lags alarmingly behind. With this in mind. The VMI Cadet offers the following three suggestions for the im- provement of the cadet uniform. The black rubber raincape (price new: $24) present- ly worn is much better suited for protection against nuclear fallout than the Shenandoah Valley showers common in spring and autumn. Excessively hot, perhaps too thick for their purported function, these unwieldy batcapes are usually worn — except in the most severe storms — soley by freshmen, perhaps too naive to know better. A thinner plastic cape — or perhaps a militarily- suitable slicker is more in order. The cadet social travel uniform, navy blazer, offi- cial necktie, and in-season trousers, appears designed for the press corps in McDonaldland. The VMI club tie ($6), Coast Guard-approved as a night-signalling device, is garish in its brightness to say the least. Discreet blue monogrammed ties, already available in clothing stores in Lexington, ought not only be authorized, but instituted as the official tie. In-season trousers, consisting of the white duck or striped gray wool straight pants, while well suited for daily use are not appropriate with the blazer. A light year-round gray trouser, sans black stripe, would be much better for the social uniform. Gray scarves, and black v-necked sweaters suit- able as outer garments, if available at reasonable cost, should be mandated and madeavailable through the Quartermaster Department. The current hodgepodge ex- hibited on any cold evening detracts from the supposed unity of our military atmosphere. Such ideas as these should serve only as a sounding board for similar suggestions. Surely many ca- dets, as well as alumni, faculty, and other observers, have significant and valid opinions on the various cadet uniforms. We of The Cadet welcome all responsible views and will forward any received to the respective cadet boards formed for this purpose, the Posit Commit- tee and the Uniform Committee. 186 Art,cle Result of Corps Poll The Corps in a recent poll overwhelmingly agreed that the nation was better off under the Reagan Administration than they were under the Carter Ad- ministration. This poll was con- ducted by Lt. Col. Pat Mayer- chak ' s PO-314 (Government) Class. The class randomly sam- pled 68 cadets. In addition, they surveyed 150 county inhabitants to ask them who they favored in the upcoming senatorial and 6th District Congressional elections. The class determined that their results had an 85% prob- ability that they accurately deter- mined the Corps opinion: plus or minus 3%. The sample group was asked: Do you feel that the nation is better off today under the Reagan Administration than it was under the Carter Administra- tion ? 79% said the nation was better off 10.3% said the nation was worse off 2.9% said the nation was the same 11.8% had no opinion The survey group consisted of: 58% Virginia Residents 41.2% out of state 27.9% first classmen 22.1% second classmen 17.6% third classmen 32.4% fourth classmen This group is not stratified. Third classmen comprise 27.2% of the Corps while the first class comprises only 23.5% of the Corps. The outcome of the sur- vey, however, is consistent with previous surveys of the Corps. All indications show approximate- ly 75% of the Corps considers themselves to be Republican and conservative. The survey of the Rockbridge County was a different type of survey. Since only 55% of the Corps of Ca- dets is from Virginia, the class decided to ask them a national question. The county survey focused on the upcoming Virginia elections. The surveys gath- ered the following data by asking the following questions. Which of the candidates for the U.S. Senate do you favor? Mr. Richard Davis (D) 34.8% or Mr. Paul Trible (R) 24.4%. Undecided 40.8%. Who do you favor in the 6th Dis- trict House of Representatives race? Mr. Jim Olin (D) 26., Mr. Kevin Miller (R) 29.12%, Undecided 44.77%. This survey did not include the independent candidate. The class surveyed 150 people and also asked the survey group whether or not they planned to vote. 73% said yes they would vote. 1 said no. 12% were undecided, and 12% had no re- sponse. Therefore, excluding those peo- ple who did not care to respond, 138 people helped comprise the above sur- vey. According to statistical analysis, there is a 78% chance that the survey will be within plus-3% of being the ac- tual opinion of Rockbridge County on October 25-26, 1982. The important things to note about the survey are that there is over 40% of the group who are undecided about either candidate. Therefore, the results are still very questionable as of Oct. 26, 1982. According to a corps of analysis only 1.4% of the survey group will split ticket vote either Davis- Miller or Trible-Olin. The cadets, who telephoned the area residents, also received some in- teresting comments. One man said Voting is kinda private, and 1 don ' t discuss it with nobody. Most people, however, seemed disgusted about the elections. One man said None of them. I don ' t like them at all. Another man said My vote goes to the man who shakes my hand ' Some of the survey group were disgusted with a party, one man said that he was going to vote straight Democrat because he was disgusted with the Republicans. Regardless, this coming week ' s elections, according to this survey, still is anybody ' s guess. Article5 187 In recent years, much has been said about the evolution of major college athletics into a multi- million dollar spending spree in which athletic directors nationwide, worry too much about the thrill of victory, and not enough about the agony of deficit. The dictates of remaining competitive have forced many colleges to significantly lower their admissions standards and graduation requirements, allowing some top athletes the otherwise unlikely opportunity to attend their school. The principles upon which the Institute was founded stress much more the formation of character than success in the win columns. While our Spirit tells us, We never say die, at least we traditionally play fair, not sacrificing proud heritage for a few touchdowns. As another recruiting season comes to a close, we feel this a most opportune moment to underscore the strength which both admissions officials and athletic coaches must exercise if our school is to keep its reputation. Like all applicants, VMI athletes must be recruit- ed for more than what they can do for the VMI sports program. Each cadet candidate is chosen not just for his academic or physical abilit y, but also for what he can do for himself and the Institute while at VMI and after graduation. A glance at the 1961 Bomb would prove beneficial to many interested in VMI athletics. The importance of recruiting athletes for their abilities as ca- dets — rather than just as sports participants — is essen- tial and must continue. Everyone loves a winner, but we must never let winning take precedence over the quality of a VMI education. The successful record of VMI graduates past, present, and future, is dependent upon our keeping our unique system intact. Simply, VMI must recruit athletes who will not only succeed in the sports program, but Maintaining Standards who will also succeed in the VMI system. Anything less constitutes a cheapening of a diploma which has traditionally meant a great deal to its recipients, often spouted by cadets who spend all afternoon in the rack. No sooner will a cadet chastise the late study policies, however, than he will blame VMI for allowing him too much freedom. Last semester, several cadets claimed the reason their grades fell is because the Institute granted too many free weekends and they didn ' t study while they were away. When an editor asked one of them why he took the free weekends, if he felt they would hurt his grades, the cadet responded Well, if the Institute is going to give you one (a weekend), you feel like you have to take it. Being an adult means putting your priorities in or- der and deciding when it ' s time to play and when it ' s time to study. Paradoxically, cadets are no quicker to extole their maturity, than they are to do something that shows their lack of it. The best examples of this have come more frequently in the last few years. A cadet will be seen by the Officer in Charge entering barracks late at night. The Officer-in-Charge will tell him to stop, and the mature cadet, who is always willing to tell you that he ought be 188 Article treated like an adult, will run like a common hoodlum from the police. More prevalent than these late night sprints, are cadets ' running when they answer special reports. Standing before an officer of the Institute, many cadets will give any excuse (keeping within the limitations of the Honor Code) to get out of it. Being an adult means recognizing the consequences of one ' s actions and being able to face up to those consequences. The bottom line is that we often get treated like adoles- cents because we often act like adolescents. When we can begin to consistently act like adults, maybe the Institute will treat us like adults. Articles 189 Political Battle In Support Of Trible In discussing the upcoming elec- tion in the United States Senate, one often hears the choice referred to as being the lesser of two evils. However, the race between Richard Davis and Paul Trible offers a distinct opportunity for political judgments by the public. In this time of major party differences, the choice of a United States Senator is quite important and the goals of Paul S. Trible, Jr. are in line with the goals of this writer. With the retirement of Harry F. Byrd, Jr., Virginia is losing one of its most respected public servants. Vir- ginia should fill the seat of Mr, Byrd with a man committed to similar goals. Paul Trible believes, like Byrd, in a strong national defense, fiscal conserva- tism, Reaganomics, and the freedom of the individual. The failure of Mr. Byrd to explicitly support Mr. Trible has been given too much emphasis. Mr. Byrd, by his very nature, has been reluctant to support many cam- paigns: he has only been active In the campaigns of Gov. Mills E. God- win, Jr., and President Ronald Reagan. Neither must one place too much emphasis on the amount of inevitable mud-slinging that has oc- curred. Instead, the choice must ultimately be made as to who will best fill the seat that will be vacated by Senator Byrd. In comparing the proposed policies of the two candidates, this writer sees those of Trible as best pursuing the goals of the nation at this time. U.S. Senate Race In Support of Davis In this year ' s U.S. Senate race in Virginia, 1 have noticed a couple of things. One is the differences between the candidates in age and background. Trible, young and well- heeled from birth and Dick Davis, el- der and (to risk sounding like Horatio Alger) a self-made man. The other thing is that the issues in this elec- tion are being overshadowed by the candidates ' characters. The differ- ences in character are distinct and very interesting. Let me be frank, I like Dick Da- vis. All rhetoric aside and all issues discarded, I feel that Dick Davis would make a better senator. He ' s not a radical left-wing fanatic and he is honest about his ambition. In an al- most aw shucks manner, he accept- ed the nomination of the Virginia Democratic party; something that upon closer analysis was practically a draft. His campaign style almost sends his staff into a frenzy of frustration. As he cam- paigns for senator, he comes across as being a man who wouldn ' t really care if he got defeated this upcoming Tuesday. The young wunderkinds are shocked by this style, and some may call it insin- cere, but when one sees that Davis was outside of Virginia politics until he ran for the Portsmouth City Council in 1974, I find it refreshing. In this vein, I feel that Dick Davis is not looking to someday seek the highest office in the land considering his rather advanced age. Davis could be considered an American success story; much more so than his noble opponent from the Tidewater. Davis has seen the lower end of the economic spectrum and the higher end as well. As a senator, I believe he will be concerned for the people who are somewhat disad- vantaged in our society. He has seen what it is like to be poor. Overall, I will say, albeit a bit rhetorically, that Dick Davis ' atti- tude toward the Senate seat, his background of service to the nation (Marine Corps in World War II), the Commonwealth of Virginia, and his city; and his close to reluctant atti- tude toward the election show the traits of that rare quality known as statesmanship. Virginia would be electing a fine public servant, who, like Senator Byrd, is more concerned with helping Virginia than fulfilling any grand national vision. 190 Article5 Blood Permit This semester ' s blood drive had the lowest turn-out rate in years. Why? Because Col. Harold B. Snyder, Commandant of Cadets, cancelled many of the good deals associated with giving blood. He refused the request that peo- ple who give blood should receive a free weekend and hay- down all duty during the exam period. Col. Snyder cancelled these requests because he believes that cadets should volun- tarily give blood and not give it because they will receive a reward. Col. Snyder is absolutely right. Cadets should volun- tarily give blood and not expect a reward. But they like most people don ' t give it unless they receive some benefit. Shameful? Yes. Because cadets (or anybody else) should not expect a reward for every good deed. Their lack of consideration made this year ' s blood drive pitiful. But as deplorable as the cadets behavior was. Col. Snyder ' s was equally deplorable. Few would argue with the fact that his restriction of the blood permit caused many cadets not to give. It is true that this week ' s blood was donated by unselfish cadets. However, blood given by selfish cadets is just as red and just as life giving as blood given by unselfish cadets. But it takes a little incentive to get former type out of the rack and down to the Bloodmobile. Consequently, the loser in the week ' s blood drive was not the Corps of Cadets because they didn ' t get a free weekend; but the losers are those people deprived of blood. (It should be noted at this point that blood, especially in this area is terribly scarce.) Whether or not the blood came from an unselfish or selfish cadet is immaterial. Some people who needed blood didn ' t get it. There is another loser in this story. The Institute ' s reputation has been damaged. VMI has consistently ranked among the highest per capita blood donating American uni- versities. Some will say that this figure may be artificial because of the good deals and that we ought not fool the public. But let us not forget that many cadets march every Friday in parade not because they like parades, but because they don ' t want to be boned . What would have been the turnout at the Career Fair or VMI Symposium had cadets been required to go during their free time? VMI consistently fools the public and that is not bad, that is just the way al- most every organization works. We put on our Sunday best for the public, not just because we are proud of VMI (we are), but also because we don ' t want to get boned or miss a good deal. In the final analysis. The Corps acted badly by not giving the blood needed, but Col. Snyder acted equally badly. His decision deprived people of blood who sorely needed it, and damaged the Institute ' s vaulted reputation. Corps Commandant Act Badly Some Cadets Need Maturity We complain constantly that VMI does not treat us like adults. Although the Institute has occasionally shown poor judgment in dealing with cadets, more often than not, it is cadets who show poor judgment in dealing with and representing the Institute. Perhaps ca- dets are not treated like mature adults because they rarely act like mature adults. Every Friday afternoon cadets from the stoop yell cancel parade , or cancel inspection. Complaints and moans that we are being rooted are common, along with oaths that the stupidist thing we can do is go to another practice parade (or some other military duty). Anyone who even considers going to VMI must realize that he will be required to march in at least a few parades or stand a couple of inspections. Yet when cadets see the military duty sheet dictate another inspection they often act as if they never realized they would have to attend such functions once they matricu- lated. If we expect to be treated more like adults, then we should act more like adults and accept some of the duties that attending VMI requires. Rarely are these du- ties overly bothersome, except maybe in our own mind. No one (regardless of what he might tell you) has ever been forced to come to VMI, and therefore, no one who elects to attend VMI should feel that a Friday Formal Parade is a revival of the Bataan Death March. Being an adult means accepting things for what they are and realizing where responsibilities lie. We are often equally neglectful of our academic duties, and many times claim that it is because the In- stitute treats us like children. We ' re twenty years old and can decide how late we need to study, many of us say. Granted, this point may be true, but it is (continued) s 191 Rat Grades Disappointing by Tucker M. Maloney This year, the administration and the First Class have imple- mented several new programs aimed at improving Rat grades. The ad- ministration instituted a mandatory study hall program for Rats with poor grades and also provided a mandatory study skills course during Cadre. The First Class introduced several new Rat restrictions, highlighted by not allowing Rats to loiter in the P.X. and not allowing Rats to put down their hays until 23:15 hours each evening. These efforts, however, have proven to be futile, as Rat grades have continued to be poor. As of fall mid terms, one hundred and seventy-seven Rats were failing at least one course. Out of three hundred and forty- four fourth classmen, 48.6% are failing nothing, 30% are failing one course, 14.2% are falling three courses, 1.2% are failing four courses, 1.2% are failing five courses, and .1% are failing six courses. There are a couple of bright spots though, one being that thirty-nine of the seventy-seven Rats attending Conduct Unbecoming No one likes losing football games, but they are something that every cadet learns to accept. However, there is no way we can accept the actions of our Corps on Saturday night. From the moment we entered Hagood stadium we allowed The Citadel to outclass us. The sight of 900 drenched cadets who could not execute an about face brought fits of laughter from The Citadel Corps, who marched in dry and crisply, in step. Perhaps it was poor planning, perhaps just bad luck, whatever the blame the lights were on us — and we looked bad. During the Summerall Guards performance, we were rude. Complaints were heard from The Citadel and VMI alumni alike. Regretfully, our misguided value system appears to equate any attempt at military display with a rather feeble-minded obsequiousness. Instead, The Citadel ' s Summerall Guard is a tradition, of which their Corps is proud, regardless of how we consider them. They are good. The catcalls and boos with which we responded only brought embarrassment and disgrace upon our Corps. The Citadel Corps and alumni left the stands with the impression that VMI cadets were certainly not gen- tlemen. While not true, this past Saturday night it would have been hard to convince many people otherwise. We have before us three remaining away football games, and scores of events in future days when our conduct and discipline or lack thereof, will reflect upon how oth- ers see us, and eventually we see ourselves. Our traditions, our honor, and our reputation did not stop their development on a rainy afternoon in New Market. For us to gain the respect which we are so sure we deserve, we must recall in every instance when we wear the uniform, that we represent not only ourselves, but all who have worn the gray. We may not come home with victories every week, but we most certainly can return with our reputation intact. mandatory study hall after the first grading period have removed themselves from that status. Also, more Rats decreased their number of F grades than increased them. However, thirty-four Rats not attend- ing the Compulsory Study Hall after the first grading period have been added to that list. Those Cadets had less than two Fs the first grading period and two or more the second. In retrospect, this year ' s Rat midterm grades are not much bet- ter than last year ' s. One conclusion can be drawn from all of this: Rats will be Rats. No matter what the faculty, administration, or First Class does. Rat grades will always be poor. First year cadets, like fresh- men at other colleges and universi- ties, tend to do poorly academically. Perhaps, the only possible solution would be to introduce the manda- tory study hall for all Rats during their first semester at V.M.I. 192 Articies -mjjsF -Houi Aj?e OP. lETS 0:0 ! At 9:15 the floor of Cocke Hall was elbow to elbow, but it ' s now 11:20 and the dust is beginning to settle. . . Most people would consider this two hour requirement for extra G.P. a pain in the neck, but we like to think of it as RUSH HOUR DANCING Articles 193 194 Cadet I XT The V,M.I. Cadet One of America ' s Last Independent College Newspapers Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia Cadet 195 Milling over Todd Miles outrage sectior ie countless number of pictures, nd Scott Belliveau design the Accounting for the page; makes sure that the right to pages. Bob Salvatorelli umbers are assigned If a person has never visited the Bomb room, he can never fully appreciate this book. The room is the epitome of the VMl system, one of totally confused efficiency. The kind of efficiency that gets things done on time, one way or another. With an initial decision to make this book one to remember, the Bomb staff embarked on a yearlong sojourn into the tangled web of compiling a yearbook. Many problems were en- countered along the way, but with the dedication of a few they were all over- come in the end. This book has faced much unfair criti- cism from above, but with the stalwart leadership of Todd Miles the Bomb has remained a publication in the hands of the Corps. The staff is very proud of their work; we hope that you arc too. The Quality Goes In J Before The Name Goes On ! Setting the proper aperture, Joe Pauley scopes out the Designing another first class candid page, Bill Theus looks on as Kurt Araujo, company repre- sentative, evaluates the quality. Pointing out the finer picture quality. George Headley critiques which one is printable Bomb Staff 197 198 Bomb Staff The Bomb Squad Well, here I am. It ' s over. Ya. I did it It wasn ' t easy. Can ' t ya tell. On this rare occasion, the Bomb staff poses still for just enough time to get in a picture. COLOPHON SPECIFICATIONS: THE BOMB 1983 Size: 9x12 Copies: 1400 Pages: 448 Paper: 80 premium matte Ink: Pantone Black blue Smythe si gnature sewn. All books rounded and backed. Artwork — both staff and company Four color — Transparency and color prints. Cover: Special four color spot color design with foil stamping 2 color application. Front lid and back. Cover sealed with coating — 160 point binder ' s board. Design by Todd E. Miles. Total budget $44,000.00 Bomb 199 ■ing more questions, the Advertising Manager Mike Laughon. keeps Todd Miles advised of business ad contracts. 200 Bomb Staff Laying out a page is sometimes a staff effort Taking a short break. Rat editor Waldo Butner pn pares himself a feast compliments of Red, ng from another first class history, Bill d Bob Salvatorelli are ready to take a Searching for the proper negative, George Parks fills in for photography. Finally emerging from the dark room, Joe McDonough awaits another order to fill. Bomb Staff 201 Classes • Classes • Classes • Classes I Classes • Classes • Classes THE CLASS Leadership at its finest, officers of the class of 1983. Our Vice-President Bob McGehee, President Ted Gottwald and Historian Jim Outland have guided our class through four turbulent years. 204 OF 1983 A major factor that insures change within the walls of VMI is the yearly pa- rade of new faces and personalities that shuffle nervously and apprehensively through Linnits Gate each August. In the summer of 1979, it was our turn to subordinate ourselves to the challenges of a traditional process. That process is made meaningful and is perhaps justified only when one examines the final product. During our time here, we have witnessed or brought about changes in this system that one uninitiated to its idiosyncrasies could hardly understand — main sinks parties. Barracks Breakouts and Blue Books — now seem so trivial. The effects, however, of this constantly evolving process remain the same. Love, hate, suffering and laughter are still by-products of the pressure cooker. It teaches the individual that he must create for himself whatever it is he wants to make of himself. Within this system, there is formed a brotherhood of friendships — solid as hammered steel — as well as a unity that many will ar- gue is the Virginia Military Institute ' s most redeeming quality. Of all of the changes we have seen here, these were the hardest to perceive because they grew from within as we endured the frustrations, disillusionments, and stum- bling blocks of the different years. For better and worse we have grown; we have changed. As a class, we also had our opportunity to cure inequities in the system by promoting what we saw as good and demoting what we knew as bad. We also faced the Administration with similar goals but with a different perspec- tive on the problems. Hopefully, the confrontations that followed produced some positive good without too much harm done to either side. VMI is certainly many different things to many different people, for as an aging alumnus once related, VMI is not like it used to be, and it never was. I fear that too much of our experience (both the good and the bad) has been left unsaid, but ask any member of our class because we have endured it. We are VMI men! We are the Class of 1983! JMO 205 THEODORE FLOYD ADAMS, III Tray Richmond, Virginia English Rugby. English Society, Presid surer: VMI Cadet. Enterlam ship, F L Smith Scholarship ) the dallon roll. Alike ess( The least confusion but in one. not all That system only, but the whole must (all. Let Earth unbalanced from her orbit fly, Planets and suns run lawless through the sky, Let ruling Angels fi ,rled, And nature tremble to the throne of God: All this dread order break — for whom? for thee? Vile wormi — Oh maddness. pride, impiety! At last he rose, and twitched his mantle blui Tomorrow to fresh woods, and pastures new MARK JOSEPH AIRAGHI Moose Rag, LBH, Moosey Goosey Portsmouth. Virginia Civil Engineering — Army Baseball 4.3.2.1; Monogram Clul 1. Ring Figure Committee 2 Only foul years ago 1 entered VMI, young mind. Now. I ' m finally leaving still young at h Even though all my years here at the I 1.3.2,1; ASCE 3.2.1; Pnv )hsh ihe i were not peaches and people, myself and how to appreciate the small re normally overlooked. ■ the ! and friends, I still can ' t believe Jay and Phil would do something like that. I have a cousin like that. The late night backgammon, Loggms and brews. The baseball and roadtrips. Of course things wouldn ' t be complete if I didn ' t mention the parties at Barnes. Jay and Bobby thanks for being super roommates even though things weren ' t always smooth. If It weren ' t for you it wouldn ' t have been real, I wish both of you the best of luck. Special thanks go to my Mom and Dad, I couldn ' t have done it without the support of both of you MJA Dykes, Dwight Pearson 1980 Joe McCloskey. Steve Thacker 1986 BILLY WAYNE AKERS Billy Wayne. Waterhead, Akenut, Brother Rabbit Boaz, Alabama Electrical Engineering — Air Force Boxing Club 3,2.1: National Collegiate Boxing Championship 2: Red Front Ranger 4; Ring Figure Rock Painting Committee 2; Azalea Fes- tival 2, Arnold Air Society 3,2.1; Dean ' s Other List 4.3,2.1: Who ' s Who in Muscle and Fitness 4.3,2,1: RDC 1: The Tazz ' s Roommate; Confinement 4.3.2.1. Summer School 4.3.2.1. Private 4.3.2.1 Well. I say? I truly regret coming here even though 1 . and Mom and Dad. if it weren ' t for you made it this far. Thank you for your prayers Scott and Phil it has really been a blast living with you two these past three years. We ' ve had some unforgettable tim es, (those that you can remember, right Scott), I ' ll never forget your biting fetish Scott, and your wild stories Phil. Good luck in the future, and may God be with About this girl , . what better place to meet a girl than on a beach. you for putting up with all the rules and regulations of his place and pray that you will take them in stride through yet mother year, I love you and all you ' ve been to me and hope the fu- ure brings you much happiness. Am ■ they always say. It . I the fat lady sings. VMI. , Carl Hulk Wittig. Don Couch. Cliff Munns— 1980 Bob Uncle Fester Scaglione. Botts Slupid Smith— 19 DOMINIC MICHAEL ALBERO Nick Virginia Beach, Virginia Civil Engineering — Navy The dredms died, along with the i were so firm. Only the emptiness is left, along with a deep sense of loss for the boy who could once laugh and love so easily. It may all but : .sible worth it — too much of the boy died in the and Dad, the diploma is as much yours as help, patience, and understanding, failure u Randy and Grant, please do not make the holds much more for those who know how may eventually pass but not much will ren remains of a boy who once had so much to lolding of the man. Mom is mine, for without your uld have come long ago. ime mistakes because life 3 enjoy it. The bitterness L forward t ished ( here Tve always heard it could be J dream and the wind to carry me ioon 1 will be free — Christopher Crc wasn ' t made for these times — Beac ROBERT BRETT ALLEN Blue. Rooster. Rag Man. Bitchdog, RB Richmond. Virginia Biologj — civilian My father once told me that there i: Here at VMI I have found this to be about myself, others, and life in genera hing. I ha ) college than boi: 1 have learned a also learned one i Despite my part original apprehension about my coming here, they have been most supportive. 1 think they now see why 1 came to VMI. My cadetship had been filled with highs and lows, but thanks to my family and friends, it has been a rewarding experience. I would like to thank ev- eryone for helping me achieve my goal of graduating from VMI. You t you. 0j 9l CHRISTOPHER MICHEAL ALLER Chris, Snoopy Wallkill, New York Economics — Army ed Mili Cadre Cpl., First Sgl.. E Company Commar Deans List; Academically Distinguished 3; [ Student 2. Reserve Officers Association Award 2; Symposium 4,! U.S. Airborne School; Who ' s Who Among College and University Si From Rat year to First Class year we have witnessed, experienced, and met challenges that can only be found at V.M.I. We leave with a high sense of Honor unknown to most of the world today My years here at V.M.I, have come to an end but the memories, both bad and viil be with me forever. The creation of lifelong friendships and imes made it all worthwhile. Thanks Mom and Dad for your id support. c f i 5 STEVEN LOUIS AMATO •■Guido, Motts Be lig Toe Tomato Cub. Bear Paw, Gorille Snoopy, Felix Fultonvilie. New York Civil Engineering — Air Force, Navigator Pvt. 4. Corp. 3. Sgt. 2. Charlie Comp, X.O. 1; Wrestling 4; Rugby 3; Boxing 1, Rat Training 3,2; Firefighters 2; Ring Const. 2; ASCE 3,2, 1 Steven L. Amalo Dependable, sincere, determined, and comical are only a few qualities that make Steve such a great guy Because of his nature, he was the mediator, as well as, the comedian of the room. He is extremely easy to get along with, hence, to argue with Steve was an impossibility His outlandish outfits, his repetoire of sounds, his huge toe, and the fam- ous war wagon kept us constantly laughing. One shouldn ' t be misled by his lighthearted nature, Steve is one of the hardest working members of the Corps, Because of his drive, he achieved such rewards as a varsity letter, various rank, and an AFROTC scholar- ship. Guido was also determined to have a good time. Regardless of the place or people, he managed to make any occasion enjoyable Steve — with all his qualities — will undoubtedly be successful in what ever he attempts in life, Steve— thanks for keeping the room sanei AWAH-A-WOW! It 1 , August 22. 1979, ■st question was, did Instill ■ the i lake the right choice? Well, here I the walls of the Institute, 1 realize t accept the VMl way o( life was ny life. It is difficult to describe a pi, same time, I truly believe that, may be whatever you resolve to be, Thanks Stonewall! I would I to thank my Brother Rats and my great bunch of roommai however, my greatest support came from my brothers and parei Thanks a lot Mom and Dad. for you both were my guiding light : backbone of my support. God bless you both, 1 love ya forever! most rewarding experie you both hate and lovt OSCAR TEODORO ARAUCO Aroco, Rock Chicago, Illinois Economics — U.S. Army Cdt. Battery Co. 1; D Co, Rat Training OX 1: Rat 4; Cpl 3; Pvt 2.1; Dean ' s list 4.3.2,1; Glee Club 4.3, Trea, 2; Religious Council 3,2.1; Firefighters 3,2,1; Ft, Pickett Trip Survivor 2; PE 300 survivor 2, If there was an award for the best spirited Brother Rat, it would have to go to Oscar, Since we matriculated, he has always had a helping hand for his fellow classmates. The Brother Rat spirit has always been alive in Oscar He was still a boy at 17 when we were all Rats, and through four years of VMl ' s regimented way of life, he is still a boy at 21 After the Ratline, Oscar continued to work diligently to obtain his academic stars and keep them until graduation ! guess folks from Chicago are not as bad as people used to say. Good luck and con- gratulations, both for what you ' ve done in the past and what you ' ll be MBP ' 83 At the time of this writing. I wonder equally where the past three spent here has been the bittersweet, iove-hate relationship of most ca- dets, (or which I thank God for letting me endure. Like the ratline it- self. 1 am glad to have completed my years of higher learning here, but would only do it once. It has been fun and at times. I ' m afraid to admit. 1 even liked it here. To my classmates, especially those I was privileged lo live with. I extend my appreciation for their continual support. For without my brother rats, my endurance through this seemingly endless journey would not have been possible. To Jeff — you ' ve got great potential, stay alert and drive on! And most of all to my mom and sis ' I say thank you for all your support from matnculatio day to graduation day, God bless you all and so long VMl Dykes 1980- Hossem Khoshpasand 1986: Jeffrey R, Boobar O A ' 83! ANTHONY LEE ARNOLD c Snake ivil Engineering Virginia Beach, Virg nir Pvt A ASCE ,3,2,1 3.2,1. Golf Sphin 4,3,2.1, tiers 2,1 Monogram Club Special Sludenl 3,2.1, 4,3,2.1 Dean ' s Globul 2.1 For some unknown reason, I had to be the oddball out of the group and come to this place to be a part of the VMl Experience . To this day, I don ' t know what prompted me to do this to myself. But, believe it or not, I wouldn ' t trade these four years for anything in the world, I ' ve met some rather unusual people here; but then again, I ' ve made some life long friends over these four years. I sure hope the virtues of a VMl education come true for us; we all deserve them. Well now that I am a full fledged engineer. ! would like to thank a few people. First, I ' d like to thank all the people that said I would never make it, for you made me want it that much more But most of all I ' d like to thank my family I hope that one day I become as car- ing, understanding, and supportive as my Mom. Dad, and Sister have been I know you ' ll have put up with a lot four years. Than! BRIAN MAYNARD ARNOLD Arny. Ferack, Tweedle-dumb. BM. Bozo, Number 2 Galaway, New York Civil Engineering — Army ■ School 80,81.82. as I look back over my desperate 4 year struggle at the Insti- i see that it was well worth it. Though we. my brother and i. had tough times we always have been able lo smile and keep on. I know I ' ll make it through the Institute, because. I believe, o where else could a group of people become so close and so of who and what they have become and what they will e. The Institute will always have a special place in my heart. BRADLEY STANDLEY ARNOLD Brad, Red, Twin, Arnie, Arno. B.S.. Number 1, Tweedle-Dee Galway. New York Civil Engineering — Corps of Engineers Hop Floor 4,3.2,1; Run For Your Life 4,3,2.1; Cross Country 1 Brad uniquely started out at VMI. He soon became the center of many corporals ' attention. We quickly learned that Brad was made of ' sternet stuff Over the years that I ' ve lived with him, Brad has nev- er failed to amaze me with his historical tidbits and bizzare spelling. Brad has received much friendliness never faltered. As a frienc I ' m glad he ' s my brother rat. Countless clutches of confinement- He is the true VMI man. Brad has be. day in August 1979. Now as graduatioi new facet of life, and I hope that Brad ■ Dave Madden : CG Simpson JAMES AYERS Regimental Thug Lindenhurst, New York Economics USMC Pvt. 4,3; Cpl- 3; Sgt. 2; 1st Bn XO; Dean ' s list; Omicron Delta Epsilon 2,1; Lacrosse 4.3.2,1 Captain 1; Captain Crunch Award 2; Cadet Billing Manager; 2,1; Young Economist Investment fund 1; Lejeunc Hall Cadet Assistant 3; Assistant Manager 2; Manager 1 1 came to VMI on that hot August day in 1979, not really knowing what to expect. 1 learned a lot through the good and bad times and my mistakes. Although my days at the I are over, the memories it makes VMI different ;r forget the win over West Point or Hotel Ronoake, ! will always remem- year when I woke to see a Hollins window, I have made friends with sful m whatever they do, and I wish ways being there and from all other colleges. I will r Saturday night of Ring Figure bcr our class birthday 2nd cl, jigger sail over my head out people who I know will be sue the best Thanks. Mom and Dad for ■ Sean Kevin Gallagher 1980 Todd W.lliam McCullough 1986 -mmii .209.  JOSEPH ANTHONY BARRA Vogi Dix Hills, New York Civil Engineering — Army Pw 4.3.2.1; PreUw Society 3.2,1, Track 4; Bomb 3rd Class Editor 3; Bomb 2nd Class Editor 2; A.S.CE. Concrete Canoe Captain; Bar racks Rebuilding Committee 3,2,1; American Society of Civil Engi- neers 4.3.2.1; V M.I. Cadet 3; Ring Figure Construction 2; Hop and Floor Committee 3.2,1; Civil Engineering Cadet Assistant 2.1; Fire Fighters 3 It ' s over . . I ' m leaving. Before this Bear can return home to yankee land I must thank the people without whom. I never would have sur- vived this institution. To Essy and Carl; To you I dedicate my cadet- ship. Your constant support and meatball here ' s have been truly an inspiration. Danna; they say that absence makes the heart grow fonder. I think we ' ve come to grow together these past few years, (and as long as Joe ' s fuss or bootchvee is never mentioned). I hope it will continue. To the Westburgh ' s and the Stack ' s (new Stacher too) your prayers and concern have made me realize what true friends really are. To the Thomes. Demontes, Grills, and Vincennies for their encouragement and love Especially my cousin Steve — you know why I envy you Stick with it. I know you will do well. To the hotel Winston-Salem (the Burns Family) Bradford, and Lori Ann for making the Fort Bragg experience worth remembering. Final thanks go to learn, You ' ve got to pay the price . . . I ' ve never known a man worth his salt who in the long run. deep down in his heart, didn ' t appreciate the grind, the discipline. There is something in good men that really yearns for. needs, discipline and the harsh reality of head- to-head combat. P.S. Dad? Just a few lines to let you know that I ' m 8 8th ' s of the way through . . . what did you expect, a letter too? Grad school here I come. W  4 210 GREGORY MICHAEL BARTLETT Bart. Mr. Armor, Beowulf Las Vegas, Nevada History — Army Pvt 4.3.2.1; AUSA 4.3.2.1; Militaria Society 4.3,2,1: Civil Wai Rountable 4.3.2.1; Ranger Platoon 4.3.2; Air Assault School 3; Mar shall Conference 3.2.1; Tanker Platoon 2.1; IRC 1; SPS 1; Timmin Music Society 1 My first impression ol VMI was that fr om the outside it reminded me of an ancient castle from King Arthur s Court; from the inside it re- minded me of a prison. 1 was quick to realize that like Camelot VMI IS a noble institution, and could no be so without that certain percentage of quality people which it a ttracts, and like the mind (or a prison), VMI in itself can make a Heav en out of Hell, or a Hell out of Heaven, and through some quirk of fa e I now realize that a piece of my heart has been imprisoned here. VMI has left a lasting impression on n e that will never fade, and as commencement draws nearer with eac passing day. I do not feel the same excitement and happiness that 1 expected I would feel back in those hot August days ol 1979, for he times I have spent at VMI have gone by quickly, with the times Deing good. bad. and memora ble To sum up my experiences at VMI Ge orge Bernard Shaw said it best You see things; and say -Why ' Bui dream things that never were and say Why not? DYEKS- 1980-John Hall 1986 Kevin Sharp w STANLEY GEORGE BASS Cincinnati. Ohio Civil Engineering — Army Monogram Club 1.2; O.G.A, 1; Football 4.3.2.1; Baseball 4.2.1 A.SCE 4,3,2.1, Cadet life for me was quite a transition, as it was for many of my classmates I would have never made it without the friends 1 made along the way. With my rat roommates Glen and Wally I experienced I would like to give a special thanks to Derek, John. Kuch. and the newest addition to our room. Drew. You made life bearable in a room big enough for one The popcorn parties, the Jack Daniels experience, and backgammon all contributed to our great grades and a friendship that will last a life time. Todd, Jay. Tony. Rubberhead, Huck. Stengs, Jim. and Snake (my Heisman trophy chairman at the frats). We had great times; Estelle ' s. Lee ' s Tavern, the rootbeer float party and spades. Todd and Jay don ' t fret I will mail you food from my food box at home. But really guys, you were more than friends, you were brothers to me. foott Illy — the d like to thank my family and Sandy You slooi and bad. You always had an encouraging wore V moody 1 was, I love you all. Thanks to all the JOHN J. FINAN III Finstcr Massapequa, New York Economics — US.M.C. -, 3.2.1; 400 Club; The 1.3; Rugby 3; Pep Band 4.3. When I arrived at V.M.I, I was an uncouth, uneducated, and irresponsible Yankee After four years of exposure to Southern Gen- tlemen and V.M.I. ' s life-style, I am now simply confused. Looking back on my years here at the I I have come to the conclusion that you have to be nuts to stay here. I would like to spend my time with someone who was normal and would settle for anything less than nuts. Over the years I have met many unique individuals who will leave their mark wherever they go. I only hope they can do it without getting arrested any more. : help but thank my family and friends for the support they ' en me through the years. I would never have made it alone. SCOTT EDWARD BELLIVEAU Scotty Balls Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts History — USMC Advertising Mngr.. Business Mngr The VMI Cadet; EC GC Secre- tary; SCUSA ' 82; USMC Scholarship; Ring Design Committee -83. Devotee, Le Cellier. Pres,, Gaullist Society; After Taps Danger Seek- er; Attorney. Pervert Corner; PX Cowboy; USCG PR Rep, 79-83; Air- borne 35-80; VMI Polo Hunt Club Raised on the marshes of Cape Cod. he traveled southward with fire m his eyes, high expectations and a natural disregard for law order. I Valley to Lexington and VMi, The regir should I lented life was an aspect known or ever learned, by Scott of ,e left blessed destruction in his path. Fate decided that we •et and like the James Brothers we rode into Lexington like im the crypt. He learned the fine arts o( drinking like a true hould. ays understood the Aristitmian concept of moderation; he al- t his dignity as a gentleman. He made acquaintances with us BRs. His gift of glibness in speech forever made for an time. Above all. he never accepted unsound advice; holding luality dearly. He was. through thick and thin, his own man. : for Thanks for Matt ' 83. 423. 303. 203. 103 to thank everyone who ha . Special thanks to the fam Thanks for the bon mots Matt. Tc been involved in my four years at t ily. all of you. especially during the troubling times you were great. Thanks go to my dykes and other members of ' 80, VMI has taught me to appreciate many things— Honor. Tradition. Friendship. Throughout my life. I ' ll always harken back to my days at VMI and draw upon the lessons that I learned while a KEYDET 1 hope that I ' ll be able to send my messages from Margaritaville one day in the true spirit of Gonzo. This is America; anything is possible! May we all go from here with the true spirit of epicureanism, recog- nizing that life is too short to adhere totally to the path of convention all the time. I ' d like to linger on the past, the present and the future but, 1. like us all, ... have promises to keep and miles to go be- fore 1 sleep . See you all in the White House ' Ciao and Cheers. SEE ' 83 Dykes: 1980 — Arthur Bruno Loefstedt 1986 — James R Natural LaForest Lou Butch Flono m JOHN KEIFER BELZ III npin ' Jack, Wacko, ST.. S.J. of the forest. Hells Bells Annandale, Virginia Electrical Engineering — Air Force ' Pvt. 4.3,2.1. Cpl 3; Sgt 2. Cadre 2; Arnold Air Society 3.2,1; A. AS. Deputy Commander 1; IEEE 1; Flag Football 3,2, Champs 1; AFROTC Scholarship 3V2.2.1; 3rd Lt. Summer ' 82; Club 02 4.3.2. e to VMI four years ago on a black day in August. It is hard to believe that the long uphill struggle has come to an end. I will never forget the Institute, for in these years of my cadetship. I have gone )ugh many changes. I entered VMI a shy. timid Rat. unsure, who ded a struggle and had a dream — make someone of myself. I e the Institute a man. confident, proud, and ready to reach out the challenges in life. Many thanks must be given to the people who made my cadetship possible. Thank you Mom and Dad. if it was not for you 1 would never made it. Your love, support, and prayers kept me going. Thanks must also go to my roommates- John. M-Ray. Kevin and Will for putting up with me through the years. Through thick and ihin these four men were always there when I needed help. Many occasions Ihey set me straight. Finally, thanks must go to all my Brother Rats, we went through hell together, and we made it. 1 will never forget J KB. Dykes: Walt Kreitler— 1980 Russel Spriggs— 1986 MARK ANTHONY BENVENUTO Fruto Henrietta, New York Varsity Swimming 1.2.A oprio pro subsidio suo ago. MATTHEW GLEN BERARDI ' ■Beardy. Biz Bu Moundsville. West Virginia Biology — Army (Infantry) t 4, Cpl. 3: Sgt- 2. 2nd Lt. 1. VMI Theatre 2 One Fl koos Nest ; Library Cadet Assistant 3.2,1; Post Cor t Training Cadre 1; Illegal Car Club 3,2; Recondo— Sui r 82. In the past a goal was set and in August of 1979 1 entered the valley and began to climb the mountain. As the four year journey comes to an end with the many experiences now underfoot. I have these thoughts. 1 will never regret corning to V.M.I. Through this fine institu- tion I have acquired expectations that will lead me in setting and accomplishing future goals. I would like to thank all members of the Biology departm helping me in acquiring this diploma that I am so proud of. Mom and Dad. although I have ventured far from home you ways there. Your support, guidance and understanding . foundation and for this I love you dearly. and brother rats fo for DYKES: Chal Glen and Hard Room 156- ■ Jeff Morgan— 1986 TRENT LEE BOGGS Boggs. General Leedhemo, Bullet He Downingtown. Pennsylvania Electrical Engineer — Air Force Why did Trent Boggs come to the Mother P It had 1 school in the nation that would accept late registration. Trent ' s love of the South and the Institute ' s social life led to his now favorite past times; 12 oz. curls and biting the mad-dog (kill me M.F.), Mega late study. Karl ' s food boxes, 3 a.m. hog calls, and the Bomar Brain were integral parts of Trent ' s life at V.M.I, Boggs ' claims to fame include watering the BOQ and Sigma Nue rock (and room 250). Saturday evening prayers to the porcelain god and his skill on the basketball court (get real), Trent ' s desire and dedication to become an E.E. has not gone unnoticed by us. We admire and respect hin verance. and expect to see him on the cover of Air Boggs! Get your glasses fixed! : only ROTC 1 for his perse- man Magazine. Thank you Mom. Dad, Dennis. Lisa, M, Lindsey. Thank you M.W.M., I feel nt Two paths diverged in a yellow wood, eled by ... I hope that has made all t , 1980: Mike Alston 1986: Frank (George) S. Clark Your Bunkies Karl. Grube, John, Col. amorse in leaving V.M.I. GARLAND BOONE JR. Tigerman, G.Q.. Dr. Disco South Ozone Park. New York Modern Language-Armor (S.S.) Pyt.4.2.1; Civilian 3; Summer School Fan Club 3.2,1. Proma|i Club 4. 2,1, Football Team 2; Intramural Football 1. Four years ago on 22 August 1979. I stepped through Jackson Arch, unsuspecting of the things that lay ahead of me for the next four years. Some were good and some were bad. but the memories of VMl shall stay with me forever, i shall never forget the many friends that I have made, and I hope that they won ' t forget me either Keep in touch guys! 1 could not have made it through these lour years without the help and guidance of my parents who never stopped believing in . VMl I J life will WADE HARRISON BRANNER Wader , Howard , Bryant , ■■Chico . Hondo , Zay , Richmond. Virginia Army — Field Artillery Baseball 4.3,2,1. Sports Information 3,2,1; Cadet 2,1; Monogram Ciub 2,1; Society of Young Economists 1. RQ ' s 3; Chico Ruiz Fan Club 2.1 Dear Wader, The happiness and laughter you have brought to our room and the baseball team will never escape the realm of my memory. Mick Jagger, Rodney Dangerfield. Howard Cosell, . . . will forever rekindle thoughts of you and our times together You have been a lubricant in a room of tense and competitive athletes, and through your talent and humor we have all bonded together to share a very loving and strong friendship, I thank God for these experiences and the love we share together The road is long — with many a winding turn, that leads us to who knows where, who knows where But I ' m getting strong, strong enough to carry him. He a All my love and prayers. A lot has happened since that first fall in ' 79 when I was a scared Rat keeping Centel in business. The road of my cadetship has lead me to people and places I will never forget, and I thank the Lord for the opportunity to experience them. Thanks Mom Dad for your un- failing support in these times, Scotty. may you be an inspiration to your players. Phillip, I ' ll be looking forward to broadcasting your games, and Skipper, it won ' t be the same without your wit and ener- gy. Truly, the relationships of 115 will never be broken. Good luck to Coach White and the baseball team, which will always be a part of me. Thanks also to the Dardens. Flipper. Clayton, and Mike, for mak- ing life more bearable at the institute Hang in there Hondo, the Red Sox will win the pennant one of these years. Meade, your time is rapidly approaching, t hope to see you all soon . . This is Howard Cosell reporting WHB ' 83 Dykes 1980: Don Bradshaw GREGG WILLIAM BRINEGAR ■ ' Greggor, AI, G.W., Bink ' Woodbridgc, Virginia Electrical Engineering — USMC 4.3,2.1; Hop ; t came to VMl in August of 1980 not knowing what a Rat Line was at all. I do not need to say that I found out shortly afterwards By the time I received that fifth summons to the RDC. 1 was well on my way on becoming a true VMl cadet bound for private rank status and unabounding grade problems, which were to continue thru my third class year. While I was a Third, 1 learned quickly about what every- one had been saying the year before. Plagued with problems at school and afar. I limped through the y ear. I owe my return trip to VMl after Christmas Furlough to my mother and father. That was certainly the best plane ride I ' ve ever had. Second semester was much brighter with it ' s famed trip to Florida and beyond with SJB III and the magic bus. Second class year went by too fast including our Killington trip that Spring. The old grades began to pick up and things at the I began looking much better. Here 1 am in my First Class year wondering where the last three and a half years have gone. My stay here at VMl has been tough but rewarding, I ' d like to thank my roommates for understanding, especially Tom with his hours o( unequaled patience everytimc I asked for help. I ' d also like to thank Tom and Jeannine for their unending stream of letters that kept me up with what was happening in the outside world, Rick for always understanding my lateness , and to CLK for being there. Most of all I ' d like to thank my parents for believing in me. That has helped me more than anything else during these past three years, and 1 hope that they know that I ' ll always love them for all that they have given me. Dykes Dave Sadowski— 1980 Glenn PhJllips-1986 « STEPHEN ALLEN BRINSFIELD Steve, Binns, Ears Virginia Beach. Virginia Biology — Navy Private 4,3.2.1; Corporal 3, Ring Figure Construction VMI Scuba Club 1; VMI Firelighters 1; Dean ' s List 3.2. Almost every man wastes part of is life in attempt to display quali- ties in which he does not possess. nd to gain applause to which he cannot keep; so that scarcely can two persons meet but one is of- fended or diverted by the oslenlatio of the other. -Dr. Johnson Trying ro be someone you aren ' t is evident at VMI as well as in most other places- VMI does help you build some individuality in that everything js uniform so you must s omehow make yourself noticed in a myrad of uniformity- My decision to come here was my own and I ' m glad i made il. VMI has helped me mature and set my values as they should be- It instills integrity, honor, and the realization that sometimes you can not do everything on your own. Things that should stay with you forever. From the first day here, il is drilled into you to rely on your Brother Rat, who ' s going through the same thing you are. I ' ve done well here at VMI. but not without help. The friends I ' ve made here, especially my roommates this year, are ones 1 won ' t soon forget because of ail the good limes I ' ve had with them, and we plan to keep in louch They have helped me gel through this place because there ' s always someone around I ' m also very grateful to my parents for giving me the support I needed to keep going. Thanks for your help Hasta Luego. Fish, Ellis. Mike, Ben ERIC LEON BUCHANAN Buck Electrical Engineer — Army Jefferson Township, New Jersey Pvt 4 (almosll. 3.2,1; Barefool in the Park 4; Stalag 17 3; One Flew Over the Cukoo ' s Nest 2; IEEE 2,1. President Grub Court 1; Owner Buck Truckin ' ; 10-6-30 club 1 Club; Conduct Probation 3; Robby Roberts Fan Club 4.3,2, Rack Int ' l. 4,3,2.1; Pilgrim to Hollins 2.1 1 slarled ( 1 there, and i asked myself, why am I here? Since 1 never found an stayed. Soon I ' ll be graduating. 1 hope (just |oking Dad), i [he Army. (Why didn ' t I sign for only 90 days ' ) I would I all my friends for all the fun for putting up with me, holdir checks. Most importantly I ' d I rat year. Well Dad, 1 are an lleclrical Ingineer ' ■ the past years and especially Bra ' father for 1 GRANT EDWARD BUFORD Doc, G.E, Lightbulb, Buf, Buffie. Happy. Bufu Colonial Heights, Virginia Navy-Surface Pvt, 4.1; Cpl, 3; Sgt 2; IEEE 1, RFYL Club My brother is graduating from the Institute, By the time you read these words he will have gone from being the VMI Cadet to the VMI Man. 1 don ' t know what thai means, only VMI Men know, but I ' ll tell you a story that shows whal my brother is like. When my brother was going to kindergarten, mother would pick him up afterwards. One day mother was late, so being impetuous and in- dependent he decided to walk home across town. Needless to say, the kindergarten teacher was frantic, our mother was frantic and my grandmother, who happened to be visiting, was really frantic. Two or three hours later he showed up on the doorstep as if nothing unusual had happened. He has never said how he managed, all alone, to find his path home I suppose he followed some internal compass. and independent. He is going far or the Navy I trust VMI has given IS path through life — all alone. 1980 Stephen R Roberts 1986: Eugene Happy Gene Waltor ' w f T KENNETH L. BURGESS, JR. Kenny B. Bird-Dog, B.H., Pugsley, Burge, Dog Air-Force — Pilot Portsmouth, Virginia Varsity Baseball 4.3,2,1; Monogram Club 4.3,2.1; Society of Young Economists 1; Promaji Club 1; Dial S Ciub; SSAC Member, ■■punkenstein Dance Team ; Tech Raiders 2,1, Kenny Burgess Crash and Stunt Team 2; Donny White ' s VMI Baseball — Track Team Sur- vivor 2.1 What seemed so far aw ay is finally here— Graduation, and I can ' t say I ' m not ready for it. 1 can ' t wait! VMI has taught me an awful lot about myself and other people, things that i will never forget and will help me the rest of my life. I know I ' ll miss all the Zolloman ' s parties, road trips to Mary Baldwin, Sem, Radford. Tech. and Randy-Mac, but most of all. I ' ll miss all the great and true friends I ' ve made during my cadetship. There ' s no way to explain the type of relationships that you and your buddies develop here, it ' s just an extraordinary experience that I ' m grateful to ha ve found. Thanks for all the support Dave. Nut. Gray. Jamie, and Curtis. I ' ll never forget you To my dykes Jeff and Brad, hang in there and stick it out guys — it ' s worth it in the end. I ' ll never forget something my Mom and Dad told me long ago and it will always stick with me. A quitter never wins, and a winner never quits That sums it all up whether at VMI. or any other place, and 1 newer would have made it without my father ' s strength, the loving care from my mom. and the encouragement from my two sisters, Judy Trudy. Thanks everyone, It ' s finally here. Dykes 1980: John Stallings 1986: Jeff Smiley Brad Bradshaw LARRY ELI CAISON •■ $ . Darcel Hampton. Virginia Civil Engineering — Air Force Virgin Private 4,3,2.1; Rat Company X.O. 1; Wrestling 4.3.2; Mono- gram Club 3,2.1; Ski Club 2,1; Summer School 4,3,2; Ring Figure Rock Club 2; Red Front Raider 4.3.2.1; Dean ' s Other List 4,3,2. Glenn ' s and Gib ' s Roomie 4.3.2.1 In the days I ' ve been here, this place has had its ups and downs It started off pretty down though, but as the years went on. the further up it got. not quite to the top of the hole though. My two roommates, Gibby and Glenn, 1 will love forever, have gotten me into and out of trouble many times. We ' ve had some good times together from Summer School to Corps trips, from Ring Figure to Frat parties You guys are beautiful and I love you . . keep in touch. For the room next door, Mark, Pete and Tom, thanks for all the laughs There is not room for all the crazy stories of female visitors, Red Front raids, second story entrances, Frat parties, Zolloman ' s. Weekend road trips. Corps trips, and uptown brawls, so I will just leave them all to memory and hope all the boys will remember them too. Finally, my family. Mom. Dad, and Lisa, 1 can ' t express how much I love you. Thanks for everything — helping me through this place and bearing it with me; you ' ve been great guys. Now all that ' s left is the Dykes 1980: Jim Stauffer. Robby Jones, Ed Bower, Rick Tabb 1986; Chris Kanter. Wes Feight, Todd Tabb JOSEPH MARIO CAMPISANO Mario, Campy, Mario Speedwagon, Frosty, Little Joe Yorktown Heights, New York Chemistry — Navy Cadre Corporal 3; Regt, S-4 Sgt. 2. Lieutenant 1; Newman Club 4; Glee Club 4; Scuba Club 2.1, President 1, Navy Aviation Club 1; Navy Scholarship 3,2.1; American Chemical Society 2.1; Ring Figure Magazine Production Manager; Faculty Staff Awards Committee 2,1 Each year at VMI became successively harder for me, but as time went on, the will and determination to make it, superseded any hard- ship that I had to encounter My first experience at the Institute started as I passed through Jackson Arch as a rat-(o-be. Leaving my family and friends behind, and starting from scratch, I felt like a new- born babe, to be guided and taken care of until I matured. The confu- sion I faced was countered when I read those immortal words by a man remembered by the arch that commemorates him; You may be whatever you resolve to be. From that point on, I was determined to leave that arch, a graduate of this famed Institute Life at the Institute was lived on a day to day basis. It was a slow process but one that proved to be very effective. That was the only way that I could handle the three-legged stool of VMI; the military leg. the physical leg, and most important o( all, tfie academic leg These legs have carried VMI men from rathood to graduatehood, the underlying factor, brotherhood. Yes brother rats, we can finally see the light at the end of that long dark tunnel. We have succeeded. Let us not stop here, but let us car- ry into the world what we have learned, making the lives of not only ourselves but the lives of others a fruitful one, I can sincerely thank you, my brother rats, because both you and the Institute have given my life a certain love that I will never forget. Ne. CVr JOHN P. CARPENTER Dog. Carps. Snapper Maiden. Massachusetts History — Air Force 1 anything specia Many people have asked. Why VMI? No one really knows, espec lally me. Rat year was ful! of mixed despair, relief, frustration, and in ilie end a feeling of commitment. Committed, or Institutionalized? I was fortunate to sfiare that year, and third class year with some good people. Third class year was fun, a bit too fun perhaps. !t was near the end of that year. I met the Pervert Corner gentlemen, or so they claim. Second class year . . . there ' s nothing to be said. Europe; that extend beyond the limits gales. If leaving my friends third class year was the worst move I made, going to Europe was the best. And : Class aftei ■ening snences. I find myself somehow alienated from many people and tures here, yet I feel closer to some other people and ideals. My home in the Pervert Corner is great. I couldn ' t begin to do e people justice with this limited space, they are worthy of an un- :vable best selling novel. No names guys, you know who you are, me else need know. Lastly. I have many debts to repay and my est one is to Tony and Eleanor Without your support I would not ? made it. My graduation is due to you. The curtain is drawing. I VMI I : Doug B, Reddington Bob Wig Nentwig Skywalker Sossi why JPC DONALD GRAY CARTER JR. Gray . Teddybear . Ghcngha — . Flat Nose Richmond, Virginia Economics — Air Force Varsity Soccer Team 4.3,2.1. Co-Captain 2.1; Monogram Club 4,3,2, 1; All-Conference 3; MVP 2; Pvt. 4,3.2.1; Cpl. 3 (i weeks); SSAC 2; Tech-Raiders 3.2.1; Azalea Festival 2.1; FIDO Club 4.3.2,1. The truly real takes place almost unnoticed, and is, to begin with, lonely and dispersed . . Those among our young people, who 30 years hence, will do the things that matter, are, in all probability, now quietly biding their time; and yet. unseen by others, they are already establishing their existances by means of an unrestricted spiritual — Karl Jaspers, philosopher Poodle, Pugsley, and Sugah-legs; I ' ll miss all of you. I can not think of any other guys with whom I could have spent the last (our years A special thanks to Uncle Petey, Ah-roo-roo-roo! Most of i i like to thank the most important people m my life, my family Needless to say. I could not have made it without you. Mike ' s health packages, Cindy Tommy ' s well timed tetters, the Price ' s and Bragg ' s support and prayers, Mary Taylor ' s friendship, understanding, iove, etc . . . A F, but most o( all Mom and Dad ' s endless love, understanding, surprise visits, car loans, guidance, and confidence. I want to return to each of you what you have given most to me. (no Dad. not money), love, I love all of you with all of my ' W CHRISTOPHER KELLY CAUDILL Chrisss, Preachers Kid, Crocodile Lexington, Virginia History — Air Force Wres ling Team 4; Football T am 1; Posit Com mitt e 2; Social Com, mine e 2. Cheerleader s 2; Put 4,2.1 Spe cial Stu ent 4.3.2; Zollo nan ' s Crash Club 2 Since 1 walhed through the ma na ch into ahos ile ndu nfamiliar en- viron nent. 1 thought 1 w ould leve get ou ol his nst.tu e of higher learn ng. but three years and thre e summ r sc ools have past and 1 can f nally see the light a t the end ol the unne It ook wo years to find a bunch ol guys 1 co uld 11 e w th and hank God lot riends (Dan. Clayt an, Andy], Thanks. guys tor putting up w th ne through all of mi, 1 w times I ' ll never let 3ur riendsh p die Ha uing my parents with me through on it with not ing but lond morie s, (No, my parents are not coming parent ' s weekend!). It ' s impossible to write about all the numerous good times but West Point will always stand out as the best, and that word describes (Guy. Steve, and Scott L. Musser — missed you buddy). Thanks Mom and Dad for being there whenever 1 needed you and for sticking by me when you ' d have rath- er disowned me THANKS, GOD Dyke; 3illy Smithson 1979 Robert Nussey, Bobby Rai CHARLES C. CAUDILL Charlie Chaplain. Friend The Chaplain came lo VMI in the summer of 1979 on a mission from God to comfort, aid, and strengthen the faith of the cadets at VMI. During cadre week of our rat year, he introduced himself to our class, and in that week o! great need, he shined a light of hope on us Ihat was a significant reflection of his love for us and his sincerity of faith , Chri This was his rat year i class, he was lighting the fin nd of everlasting friendship. well . progressed in our years at VMI, our love for him grew i his tireless activities. From the early morning sweat p ■ last rat had left the RDC for the night, he could be en. and ne e, was he too busy to offer a frie ndly, caring Figure arrived, we attempted to show him exactly how ant to us by giving our brother raf a 1983 class ring. If today, he ' ll have on his finger, in a mann r similar to i edding band, it is symbol of our mutual lov e and devo- nother. Chaplain, in the years to come, you ' ll continue day to fulfill your mission here, and you ' ll touch the hearti more cadets. I know in my heart that you ' ll always have sort of love for your brother rats in the class of 1983. You me that I don ' t fully understand the intensity of lov however, 1 think I do. By your words and deeds, my friet shown me the true intensity of love. Dykes: The Corps 25 : KEVIN JUDE CAULFIELD -Candy-Ass, Little Bear, KC Springfield, Virginia Economics — Air Force — S.S. 3.2,1; President of Scouters Club 2,1; Ring Figure Construction • 2; VMI Firefighters 2,1, Water Polo 1; Newman Club 4.3, 2.1; Dean ' s Other List 4,3.2.1; Pervert Corner 3; Towering Inferno 4, 3.1. S.S. Club 4.3.2,1; Country Club 02 2,1 In thinking back over my four years at VMi, I keep thinking of the great help (support and love) my family has extended to me. especial- ly Dad, Mom, and Billy. Thank you very much, i needed it. In the time spent at VMI, there have been hard times along with the good times Most of the good times I have spent with my party-hearty roommates M-Ray, Jack, John and Will. We could always have a ally I Pub: Freebird Marty remember always the great I in Alexandria. 1 hope everyone the best of luck especially you Sweet Tush. Jack Belz (P.S. I didn ' t forget you). Well friends and dykes. remember the old saying, Life is a bitch, but keep on working because you all will succeed in life. Dykes Matt and Tom. best of luck m the next three years Dyke! JOHN WILLIAM CHITTUM A.H., Two-Time Rat Lexington, Virginia Civil Engineering — Air Force ASCE 3,2.1; Arnold Air Society 3.2.1; Cpl 3; Sgt 2; First It . A Co. XO 1; Ring Figure 83 Construction Committee 2; Pervert Corner 3.2; Club 67 1 From my matriculation 23 August. 1978, 1 have daydreamed about my final days at VMI The experiences that 1 have had from being part of two classes will be remembered and cherished for as long as I live Some memories I would like to forget but never-the-less they are with me. Good or bad, my life at VMI can be mirrored in these verses from the Holy Bible; hing I up that which has been planted. i kill, and a time to heal; a time nes. a time to gather stones t train Iron, racmg; e to lose; a time to keep, and a time to keep silen :e — Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 would like lo say thank-you for being : and understanding with me. Others should be as fortunatt parents such as you To my Brother Rats I ' d like to say ' Thank-You (or putting up with me. I am sure that it was not an easy task. I only hope that you will remember me for the few times that I have been nice Good luck to all of you in your endeavors. Thanks S3! KIM-YING CHU Danny, Fu-Man Chu. Chu-Chu Tra Fairfax, Virginia Physics — Air Force 4,3,2,1; Karale Club 4.3.2.1; Pres 1; SPS 3.2.1; Apathetic 4.3. IS too short to be little. — Benjamin Disraeli most useful virtue is patience, — John Dawey ■■Work What . ; best nai -Mai jally say about Danny Chu. After living next door to him (or two years we ' re finally getting to know him. Once you get to know Danny you can easily see how he has survived the VMI experience. He is apathetic to the system yet his strong beliefs have pushed him through all the barriers set before him. From the first friendly visit to his latest ■■American joke Danny never ceased to amaze us with his different style and outlook of life Danny has definitely left a permanent impression on us. It all goes to prove what Pete Townshend sings: Alt the best cowboys have Chinese eyes. — Rm, 182 DAVID SCOTT CLARKE Winchester. Virginia Electrical Engineering — Army-Corps of Engineers Pvt, 4.3.2,1; IEEE 2.1; Dean ' s Other List 1; Robbie Roberts Fan Club 4.3.2; Grub Court 1; Hypolysed 2.1 I first walked through Jackson Arch with a head full of ideas about being a citizen-soldier. After four years here. I feel ready to be more citizen and less soldier. It ' s definitely been an experience, though. GPA, aside. I ' ve learned more here in four years than m the pre- ALAIN GEORGE CLIFF Big Ai. Little A! Leesburg, Virginia History — Artillery unable to say something nice— Don ' t say anything at all. eighteen. The I lally I Just slay sober one Saturday night, look out your door at a minute taps, and you ' ll know what I mean. On the other hand, if you ' ve e been low on bucks, ever needed a ride to Tech for a weekend, ever been so trashed that you couldn ' t find your tush with be hands, much less your way back to barracks, you ' ll also know wha ' mean, I guess that, all in all. Jimmy Buffet summed it up best: ■Through all of ( ning MARTIN L. CLINE Marty. Incline. Decline, Recline, Jaws, Stats, Maaarrty Charlottesville, Virginia Economics — Special Forces Georgia Peach Club 2, Private 4.3,2.1; Special Forces 4.3.2.1; Foolball 4; Lacrosse 3,2; A, P. Club 4.3,2,1; Honorary Member o( the Kappa Sigma Fraternity (W L) 1 I could sit here and write a chronological history of all the events that have taken place my (our years here at the Institute, but this would end up taking over half the yearbook. The events, bad or good, will always be a part o( my living memory wherever I go. so there ' s no need to dwell on them. Instead I would like to dedicate this history to a special pair o( people who have meant the world to me. Yes. Mom and Dad, without your love and understanding it would be impossible for me to be in this position today. Through your constant support plus hard work and dedication {about time) on my part. Tm able to say. I ' ve finally made it!!! 1 love you both! For my brother rats 1 wish you good luck in future endeavors. To those who remain behind 1 They who go Felt not the pain of parting; it is they Who stay behind that suffer. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Michael Angelo Dykes Joe Tulskie — 78, Wymer Manning— 79. Bill Smithson — 79. Chuck Steenburg — ' 86 ® MARK ANTHONY COAN Mac. Marko, Conehead Centerville, Ohio Electrical Engineer. U.S.M.C. (hopefully) Boxing 3,2,1; Captain 1. A.A U. State Champion 3; Basketball 4. Track 4; CpL; Sgt.; I ' st BTN S-3; Cadre 3.2.1; Air Force Pilot Schol- arship 2.1; Azalea Festival Escort 2.1; Marine Corps Marathon 1. Ring Figure Comm.; Weight Room Supervisor 3,2; Ring Figure Rock Rangers 2; VMI Symposium Comm. 2; Arnold Air Society 4.3.2; Aca- demically Extinguished 3; 1 hate fat-wimps club 4,3,2.1. Drug Commit- tee 2.1 Measure of a Man It is not the critic who counts, nor the man who points out how the strong man stumbles of where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena whose face is marred by the dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again . , . who knows the great devotions and spends himself in A worthy cause; who, at best, knows in the end the triumph of high achievement; and who. at the worst, if he fails at least (ails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know Mai 1 Char ' 11:11 f ' J } w.. y- 62 BRUCE DAVID COHEN Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania English History — Army Field Artillery Dean ' s Honr List; Academically Distinguished English Society; Vice- President Tlie VMI Cadet: Editorial Editor; Debate Team Cpt.; 2- year Army R.O.T.C. Scholarship; English Honors Candidate; Timmins Music Society; Sport Parachute Club; Religious Council; Room 103 Visiting Scholars Program There ' s a surrealistic aura about this place, at about two in the morning, when most of the Corps— and all o( Lexington — is fast asleep The halyards rattle on the flagpoles; Washington. Jackson, and Marshall survey their quiet domains, tarnishing with the passing of time. Just about now, an unassuming departmental library begins its nightly vigil. The Daniel ' s Den crew, Plato ' s Academy of Athens re- born, fortified with coffee, tobacco, and conversation, has transcended more textbooks. The bill of fare varies— on Mondays and Tuesdays, the preceding weekend to follow takes the forum. Occasionally sheer gossip rears its inquiring head, tainting otherwise esoteric dialogues concerning whether first lo add the tonic ot the gin. Coolidge ' s Vice- President (Dawes, of course), and so forth Ah, the glorious misspent hours in the English Library, My memories of the Instituc will, like everyone else ' s, be a mixture of the good times and the bad, of likes and dislikes, of joy and sorrow. 1 have dedicated most of my cadetship to Bartleby ' s maxim, 1 would prefer not to, sometimes at- tending parades, finishing papers, or shaving, only in spite of my bel- ter judgment. At any rate, I should like to thank those people who have helped me through my four years at VMI: my family, my friends, a tew of the faculty, and Elisabeth, a really sweet girl with a , boats against the i F. Scott Fitsgerald The Great Gatsby DYKES: Terry Stoi DAVID D. COMBS ' ■Sticky ' Wallingford. Ct. History — S.S. ; Equ. Irian Club {Founding Mem 2,1; Young Democrals 1 Is this a great countrv t Dave Combs. Just look at t what? ok at that picture What do you see? if you say nchant for plumpness you are correct! Many look at the surface of Dave Combs and that ' s the only impression of Dave Combs that many get Look at the picture, again. Scratch the surface and a complex man is revealed. Dave is an avid horseman and an angler of no mean skill. Dave IS a student whose writings have been suggested for publication. His political philosophy is that of a liberal. This is natural for Dave as he IS a considerate, and humane man. So strong are his convictions that I wager that Dave was one of the few men in barracks who with- stood the Reagan tidal wave of 1980. Humor is not out of his realm either. He has come up with veritable gems of wit that rate with Andy Rooney or Mark Twain. Dave could be described as a Polish Woody Allen, It ' s been quite an experience to know Sticky for four years. His dedication and perseverance are truly of heroic proportions. Those who have maligned Dave do it because they do not know his depth of character. The Army has lost what would have been an excellent officer and allowed Dave to use his talents elsewhere in the U.S. Some day you ' ll look at a best selling novel ' s jacket and there will be Dave ' s beaming countenance looking up from the paper at you. Now, after reading this, look at his picture again. Do you see more than meets the eye? You should be starting to do so. JAMES ALTON COOK , Teau . •■Disco . Slam , High School Waynesboro. Virginia Civil Engineering — Army Pvt. 4,3.2.1 (And proud of it!); Football 4.3,2,1, ASCE 3,2,1; Ski .Club 3,2. Secretary 1; Ring Figure Rock Painting 2; Thursday Night Beau, what can 1 say about you thai everyone doesn ' t already know? For a cadet who has been on confinement more than off, you can still be counted on to join in on after Taps trips to the Frats. Your cheer- ful altitude toward all aspects of the 1 were counted on not just by me but others. I ' ll never forget all the good times we ' ve had together and will have in the future. The women we ' ve snaked from the Minks to Ring Figure, Spring Break at Ft, Lauderdale, and Night Skiing at Wintergreen. 1 thank you for the help you have given me both in en- gineering and advice on the social aspects of my life. 1 could always my slump Even though many girls have come and gone during your cadetship it seems you have finally settled on the best one 1 wish only happiness and good times to you and Angela. Being your room- mate these past two years has been an experience 1 will never forget, nor do 1 want to Best of Luck MAMOC. DOGFACE, BANANA PATCH. D.T.D.W. ' 83 luld I like t ' that r sible I me than any in my life, so far So many people i me making it through VMI, I would just like to say thank you to ev- eryone In particular, thank you Mom, Dad. and Allen for the support, help, understanding, and love you have given me. Dortch. thank you and all yours for the innumerable things you ' ve done for me. I don ' t think anyone could have done more on restrictions than we have. Dave Hall, our times together hold a warm place in my heart. You ' ll be my close friend forever Chaplain CaudiU, your help and caring keeps me going; thank you Brother Rat. Angela, your car- ing and devotion to me in the hard times of this past year bring me closer to you each day. I see nothing but happiness for us in the fu- ture. To Slam. Billy, Chris. Tom, and the rest of my BR ' s good luck, you ' ve all been great. P.S. Confinement Sucks! ADAM THOMAS PHILLIPS Bum Virginia Beach, Virginia Civil Engineering — Civilian — Special Student across 4.3.2, Swimming 4; Young Democrat 4; Promaji Club 3; The omb 4, The VMI Cadet 2,1; Ski Club 4.3.2,1; S-58 2.1; nauthorized Automobile Association 3,2,1 came to VMI not because 1 needed discipline or a military environ- ent to force me to study, but rather to simply get a job into the ilitary. yet I often gave that impression, i can ' t say this place has ade me any better because I know it has not. My parents did a uch better job preparing me for life than this place could ever do. I never took VMI seriously, for it ne ver took me seriously. I don ' t plan on doing anythin 3 for VMI. becaus e. VMI has done nothing for me. believe thai each person should m nd his own business when it doe not concern ones elf; unfortunately most people at VMI don ' t hold thi philosophy. 1 do not know how 1 e ver made it before I came to VMI where I am fortu nate enough to ha ve peers so concerned with my ev eryday living 1 v ish 1 would say s omething positive about VMI, but can ' t. 1 was also very fortunate tc have some close friends help me through. 1 wish Ic thank my parent are helping me, too. ►-4f! V: O FRANK WILLIAM COOPER ■■Coop. Badass, Faggot Cheerlcade Engineering — Air Force Cheerleadmg 2.1; Monogram 1, Ant. Yankee Club, Boxing 1. Weightlifting ' s Who ' s Who; Muscle Beach Club; Mustang Club While at VMI. you must answer Ihe question. Why did ! come to VMP This is really two questions. One question is Why? This question has puzzled philosophers (or many thousands of years, among these are Aristotle, Socrates, and Plato. The second question which must be answered is Did I come to VMI? The answer to that is VMI is the biggest living, breathing paradox in the world. It is the worst and the best combined. The experiences which have been less than pleasant are not easily recalled: they seem to fade into oblivion. Events that had once seemed so dreadful are now pieces that form the whole. The memories that are more easily recalled are the fun times; yes we had them, the roudy times; we enjoyed them, the rough times we endured them, and through it all we have persevered and have arrived at our moment of Triumph. Thanks Mom and Dad and Omo for your support. Thanks Lisa for be- ing there to take care of me. Thanks Mac tor helping me to endure Galinas for these past three years. i 1980: Merrill (pencil-neck) Slinei 1986 Tom McGinms, Jim Urie. 1 WP— 1 .- ijj Ei E ' ' i W - - : t Vj- ' ' ' y-: JOHNNY DOUGLAS COOPER Coop, Coop-San, Pan Man, Haitian Hollywood. Florida Economics — Army VMI. has been a real learning experience, nevertheless 1 have found some of the best friends of my life here A man chooses his friends unless his heart tells him. Buck, Brad, Chip, Howdy Doody, Torch Dillemuth, You have all been loyal friends. My dyke V Dunn was one of those individuals that makes you proud you went here and looking at my rat. Marty, I am sure I will always be proud I went to college at V.M.I Now he IS no more, there are days when the reality of his exis- tence comes to me with an immense, with an overwhelming force. and yet upon my honour there are moments, too, when he passes from my eyes like a disembodied spirit astray amongst the passions o( this earth, ready to surrender himself faithfully to the claim of his own world of shades. Joeseph Conrad ' W ' ■ WILLIAM SHELDON CORN Billy, Dome, Corn Dog Ferrum, Virginia History — Air Force Football 3,2.1; Dean ' s list 3,2,1; Monogram dub: Radford Admirer 1; Kar Klub 1, Stymie Watcher 1; Cpl. 3; S. W.C.J, member Shoo! There was a Rat line? How many days until Thanksgiving? Christmas? Springbreak? Between football trips, days, and weekends, Bill has probably spent les- We all I when he ' s room orderly Seriously though there ' s get — when one thinks of Bill Corr mind. The first day I met him. in already tell he was a great competi to fit his head so he could hit some no matter what it was: badminton. ; ; time at the Institute than any cadet I for that. I ' ve never seen anyone so neat anyone so giving of his roommates food. Jther side to B ill that we will never for- iill Corn the word competitor comes to him. in the football locker room, I could as looking for a helmet ctice. From that day on backgammon. Bill want- The I, 1 will always remember Bill for le Va. Tech game, our third class year. Bill L into a boxing ring. I will never forget the les good friend made that day Bill has given all c i I know that he will be a winner in life due right Moi Dave. Lee and Jim 84 ve and understanding I ly special grandmother without whose food packages 1 would have starved and wit ' financial aid I would have gone broke. Thanks also to De and my little sister Jeanne who have all supported my sta you Angela all I can say is that I love you and 1 thank you ing this love and for putting up with my imprisonment here and all the hardships this has caused To my roomies: Davi Jim. I just want to thank you for putting up with me and next year. Most of all I would like to thank the good lor seen me through it all WSC Dykes. 1981. Bill Jaws Gngg. Mac Spears, Larry Butler © WILLIAM BRYANT CORNETT Corny, Happy Danville, Virginia Civil, Engineering— Air Force If you would have asked me about college four years ago. I would have answered, where? That is, where was 1 going to go to college. However, due to a lot of patience, understanding and advice from my parents and close friends, I somehow chose VMI, The patience came from my parents and the advice came mainly from my close friend who introduced me to VMI as we sat in room 228. after taps, and drank beers with my dyke to be. After hearing about their exciting adventures and seeing some hair raising pictures. ! soon developed the .dea that VMI wouldn ' t be such a bad place to go to. Needless to VMI thoughts wrong Looking back at my four yeai 1 these advt ers at VMI I find that 1 and pictures that make 1 so special, for they are VMI. We have shared the good and the the happy and the sad, the rough and the smooth, the grudges the apologies. VMI has given me a good start in life. I thank VMI Mom. Dad, Joe and John, your faith, love and understanding has weathered me through this and without it 1 wouldn ' t have made it, Thank-you. Tolar and Billy. I cannot say enough to thank you What ' s Dyke; 1977: Billy Powell 1980 Tolar Nollcy 1986: Clint Hubbard JOHN JOESEPH COSTELLO Elvis, J.J., The Penguin Oregon. Missouri History — Navy Rat 4; Corporal 3; Sergeant 2. Isl Lieutenant Assistant Regimental S- 4 1; Dean ' s List 4.2,1; Academically Distinguished 2; American Le- gion Scholastic Excellence Silver Medal; Cadre 3,2.1. Pep Band 4.3, Navy Scholarship 3.2.1; S-5 Tour Guide 3.2,1, Pre-Law Society 1; Taft Room Society 2.1; Sign-out to L.A. Beach Confinement List 4. It does not seem possible that three years have past since August 22. 1979. when 1 first walked through Jackson ' s Arch with Fish and Tim There were many times i wondered why I came here, but when I con- sider what V.M.I, has done for me I can only be satisfied with my de- cision. I know if I had gone anywhere else that I would not have ac- complished what I have. An appropriate way to describe my stay here at the I would be in- teresting. To my roommates Duane, Mark, and Steve thank you for taking me in and for putting up with me. Duane. 1 do not know my- self how we made it back so many times from uptown on Saturday nights. To the guys in 128 and 139 thank you for your friendship and good luck. You guys sure know how to throw a party ' To Mary thank king r ■able ing there when 1 needed someone Your friendship will always be cherished. Mom and Dad thank you for all the love and support you have given me. 1 hope I have made you proud. BENJAMIN GRAY COTTRELL V Kotch, Benji. Siam, TD 3 Norfolk, Virginia Civil Engineering — Army Corps of Engineers Pvl 4,3,2,1; Cpl. 3; Monogram club 3,2,1; Football 4,3.1; RDC sec. 1; Rugby 4,3,2; Ring Figure Presentation chairman. Slam Brothers 3. 2, Little Red House club {groid shack); VMI croquet and lawn club. The first time I saw Ben rat year, he w. noticed his infamous scar. Right then I I together and make it through the 1. I best pals someone can have. He is one of the best peoples spirits Many a night Ben has kept brother rats from doing foolish things. On the other hand he is great at assisting fun outings such as the fratties and zolloman ' s. Ben is probably most notorious for his way with words and women. Surprisingly enough, you can ' t have one without the other in Ben ' s case. Once the Cottrell Ferris wheel gels turning there ' s no stopping il Ben, the boys of 101 all want to remind you that you are The Rackmonster. and I believe you are a Swedish boatbuilder. MF.H Iking b y my oom and I the ex acorns would get as got to be one of the king up All ally w ant to say IS thanks o eve yone helped me a ong m y w ay through VMI Nan with ou you. 1 love you and 1 alw ys w 1, To rest of the boys th nks for the su pport lei ' s and Dad all 1 can ay s that 1 n ver V. ould you pport 1 love you both, thanks again. Dyk Bs: 1980 Allen Ran er 1986 Luke Var ler TIMOTHY SCOTT CRAUL Tim. Kidd. Morocco Mole, Craul-Man Elizabethtown. Pennsylvania Civil Engineering — Army Well it ' s linally here— our First Class year. 1 arrived here in August 1979 and was totally ignorant of what I was about to go through tor four years. It didn ' t take long for the stuff to hit the fan. If it would not have been for the I, 1 wouldn ' t have learned to blow things off until the last possible minute and the saying you can never have enough friends becomes a reality here. Mark, I ' ll never forget that night that you had to sleep with the trash can next to your rack, and Mike, some of those stunts you pulled when we were Rats were crazy! Jim, it ' s amazing how we get along when we are not rooming together. Nate, you were always there to remind me of how illiterate I was but you ' re a true friend. Frank, remember how we felt on Matriculation Day? Thank You Mom and Dad for standing behind me throughout my cadetship and especially when I was down, I wish the best of luck to my brother Rats — The Class of 83 ' ! WILLIAM R. CREEKMUR JR. Richmond, Virginia Economics — Navy Dean ' s other list 4,3.2,1; Fierce Fighting Foxtrot 4.3.2.1; Private 4,3, 2,1, Corporal 3; Glee Club 4.3.2; Sport Parachute Ciub 2,1; Country Club 02 2.1; Florida Death Trip 2; Banned from Radford 3,2; Illegal Car Club 2. Midnight Riders Club 1; Promaji Club 1; Ski Club 1 1 firmly believe that it is the good minds that find difficulty in committing themselves. Lesser people often feel obligated to plod ahead. They are tfie constant group who avoid difficult tasks and grasp onto the first job offered, clinging to it like frightened leeches lor the remainder of their unproductive lives. Call them dropouts, building their lives without meaning or inspiration, for they are the people who surrender young and make a virtue of their unproductivity. Thrice happy are those mortals, who having seen those rites depart for Hades; For to them alone is granted to have a true life there. For the rest, all there is evil. Sophocles Occasionally in life lucky men sometimes do find women who will on a mouse gray mustang close to my side. She would hunger that I for fun, at something I ' d whispered, or rew from her garter a dear little dagger, ide me stagger An inch to the left or an might eat. Would take the ' looked or done . . . She d: inch to the right, and 1 shouldn ' t be maundering h ' sobbed, and sobbing, so swiftly bound her torn wound. That 1 quickly forgave her. Scratches doi down by the Rio Grande night; Before the credits, I ' d of selfdiscovery, ir can possibly f kicked in the ass one last thing: Nonconformity is a For only those who will risk going far one can go. Even though I ' ve times, I would like to thank my fa- For making the four years truly more enjoyable, 1 would like to :hank my mother. Thanks Mom. you know I love you. Without saying goes many thanks to my roommates and all of Pervert corner Just as important are the ladies from MBC, R-MWC. HOLLINS, U VA. RADFORD. SEM, SWEET BRIAR, AND VCU. Cheers to you ail. Dykes: 1979: Fred Floyd. Dave Stacy, Hank Chase 1984; Clay Ackiss 1986: Doug Bre nnan. Tim Armstrong S9V - f . CLAUDE HAMILTON CRUMP III Crumpy. Claudius Woodbridge. Virginia Civil Engineering — Air Force ASCE. VMl Cadet advertising staff 4,3; Layout Editor 2; Managing Editor 1; Corporal 3; Private 4.2.1; Grub Court 1 As each cadet passes through VMl he realizes stand beside them but are hardly noticed by their peers. Claude is one of those men. He has always preferred to stay in the shadows and get the job done instead of basking in the limelight and accomplishing nothing. Claude is a true leader in every sense of the word. As [he Managing editor of the VMl cadet he never wrote star- tling editorials that bought his instant fame. Instead, he carefully laid out the paper week after week, in a superb fashion without expecting the handshakes or congratulations. He had a job to do and he gath- ered his staff week after to do it. As a Civil Engineer Claude shouldn ' t have had time to devote to his extracurricular activities and to his brother rats, but he did. Claude was never too busy to do something for the Cadet or his friends even when it meant he had a paper due or a test to take the next day. Claude was a VMl cadet who cared. He cared about the Institute and the corps. And when others were unconcerned. Claude was always there. FPS 83 Dyke! MARTIN PAUL CURRY Marty, The Curve, Cur-dog, Bear, Kid Curry Hagcrstown, Maryland Chemistry — Army Four short years ago, I was bald and dreaming of this day and now It has arrived. I ' ve met many friends and seen some unusual places (the ranger pit. Ft. Bragg and West Point) since I entered VMI and wil! and Sinlhipong, my original roommates through several more (Marko, Bear, Kevin. Mike. David) and finally my roommates for the past two years, whom I would like to remember as Bench Club 139 and also as individuals. Mark Bing Waters what can 1 say about this man . . . well onto Mike Nice-Guitar Devens the only cadet who had per- manent headphone marks around his ears from listening, to his own music. Duayne Dancin Machine Ray who became known for his well blended moves on the floor and his drinks on hop-weekends, or were they shots? Jamie My Buddy Macdonald known for his humil- ity and always being considered a legend in his own mind. These were the people who made me leel VMI worthwhile when I was con- vinced it wasn ' t. However, the most important people in my life (and cadetship) were my parents, brothers and grandfather, who never lost faith or confidence in me, to these people VMI was my choice and no matter what that choice, they would have been there. To my parents, thank you for you are the epitome of parents, you loved so much as to raise a son, who you knew one day would leave you . . . may my son be so fortunate to be given so much and asked for so little in re- turn. To my dyke Bryan (Cretin) Amsul I hope that I have left you with a strong base to continue your cadetship. Dyke 1980: Bert Schnieder 1986: Bryan Amsul 224 rsS - ' ELBURN HUGH DAUGHTRY III oncho, Huge, Burn ilmington, North Carolir Economics — Air Force Coi Reg.n nd; First Sergeant; Corporal; Pre-Law Society 3,2,1; President 1, Editor Ring Figure Magazine 1983, Society of Young Economists 3, Pep Band 4.3; Presidential Inaugural Parade 1981. Dean ' s List; Capt. Lodi ' s Best Dressed List 3, 28 Crew 3.2,1; Illegal Car Club 2. uld ! ' that the one rat in Band Company who cou would become the company commander. Mir, assing through limits gates. Dardy nits before passing out (limits gates, of Living with Huge has definitely not been a bed or roses, but rather a pool of water lilies. Woe be unto him that forgets the Knights of the Moat, the Earl of Ralph, and the Sheriff of Lexington Forest. Only a true civil engineer could have instigated such water works two stories above the ground. Whether he ' s passing in review in front of the Commandant, or yodelling in front of Mrs. Nichols, Hughie was constantly aware of his military bearing on the parade field Now we know why they made you the Big Chief, Flaming Arrow ' How ' bout another drink, big guy Hugh was a man of inquisitive hands, and a roving mind Are you really having a good time? Hilarious! For Real ' Burnie was more ad- vanced in the social graces He was simply a social kinda o( guy He always knew what to wear on the right occasion While bewildered roommates wore such colognes as Halston ' s and Polo. Hugh donned Ode de Pizza Hut, and every head turned, except his, he had no neck. Ail slander and liable aside. Mombu dogface in banana patch. See you at New Years Brother Rat! JHG lAM WSW To Mom and Dad. Thanks! Boy, am I glad I didn ' t go to Slate! DYKES Tracy Wilson- 1980 Jay Thompson— 1986 ? DALE ROBERT DAVIS Dick Hampton, Virginia Electrical Engineering — Marine Corps ning isn ' t the most important thing, it ' s the only thing. Although occasionally watch how you play the game. Thank you. Wade, istilling the desire and guts it takes to win; while upholding the iense of honor that all should live by. Bill. Tim, Catman. Repeat. g Stud. Sned, Eck. Yellow Dog, Joe: All names which bring to jry great friendships and great times. Remember, It ' s just as 1979: Malcolm Grimes 1985: Jim Eckenrode Phantom Sisson 1986: Tracy Urguhart X MICHAEL W. DEVENS Chris, Chip. Spike Springfield. Virginia Civil Engineering — Army Pvt 4. Cpl 3. Sgt 2. 1st Bn. S-1; ASCE 3.2.1; SAME 2. Secretary 1: Circle K 2.1; Alpha Tau Buzzy member 1. ' 39 Staff 3. Beach Club ' 39 2.1: Shaggers Anonymous 1 Something short of four years ago entered Jackson Arch in the form of a boy not knowing what to expect from a place so ominous and foreboding. Looking back at it now. I can remember hard times Jn the rat line and with academics. 1 remember standing in the cold morning air in the dark ages. I remember swelling with pride as crowds ap- plauded the appearance of the Corps at various parades around the state. I remember triumphant moments with my brother rats at the RDC and when we finally fought our way to the fourth stoop at breakout. It was difficult at times, it was downright depressmg at oth- ers, but 1 can ' t say it wasn ' t worth it. 1 have made friends and had experiences that I will never forget, and these are things that I will dearly miss. As Robert Louis Stevenson wrote. ... no man is useless while he has a friend, Mark. Duane, Jamie and Marty: Thank-you for making me feel useful, VMI would not have been the same without you guys, i thank you and I love you for all you ' ve . Thank you for your friendship, Mom Dad — I made it. Your love and support have through. I thank you and love you. Dykes 1980: Andy Ludlum 1986: Mark Hipp N THOMAS CRAWFORD DICK TC. Trash. Top Cat, Town Clown Southampton, Long Island. New York Ciuil Engineering — Marine Corps Honor Court Representative 2.1; Prosecutor 1; Cpl. 3; Regime Sergeant Major Master Sergeant 2. 2nd Lt B Co 1; Dean ' s List ASCE 2.1; Promaji Club 1; 1 Love Long Island. New York As; Mango Duck. • gone by, that I have life forever. J third class .r to me by n you really I can not believe how fast the last four years ha Matriculation day seems so vivid in my mind. Hey who ter Frampton! said the cadre corporal. The experienct gone through here is certainly one that has enhanced m; Many people used to think that I was so impersonal up year, none the less, my BR ' s bestowed the greatest hoi electing me to the Honor Court, Second Class year is wh draw close to your classmates with Ring Figure tightening up the bind Trying to remember good friends from high school is difficult, but will never forget one of my classmates who together have earned ihi title Brother Rat, and when the times got tough 1 could always fal back on my Savior. I can do all things through him because hi strengthens me. Thanks Mom and Dad for your love and God bles : Michael Burns ; John R, Urquhart • MICHAEL JAMES DIETER Mike. Mikey. Squect, Frack Arlington, Virginia Civil Engineering — Air Force Band Co 4.3,2,1, Commanders 3,2.1; President Commanders; Head Bugler; Rm. 147 Funk Associated (W5BH); Vice President m Charge of Hip Gyration; Band Co. Disrespect Team 4,3,2.1. From my Dyke (1977) Rick Jones ' 1st Class History: f will always remember the friends and families who helped me continue on when I saw no way. For they are the ones with the greatest faith and strength. VMI has not been easy, but now it is finally over and a new life will begin, Out of my four years here, three were no where. There were a few good times I remember though — My first weekend as a Rat at UVA (Southern Comfort)-VMl Summer School (Py)-Halloween and Midwinters at UVA — Air Force Camp (Best vacation I ever had) — Ring Figure — Dell Concert — Johnny C ' s party — Concrete. Good luck — Whitney. Bob, Bruce, Wingy. Commanders. Paul. Dyke! MICHAEL CONRAD DILLEMUTH Torch , Hollywood Buffalo. New York Modern Languages — United States Marine Corps Karate Club 3,2, Bulldog 2. Cadet Battery 2,1; Rat Training Cpl 1 count each day here at this God-forsaken place as my last. Many times, however, I have heard alumni say that they spent their four years at VMl haling it. and the rest of their lives loving il. I wonder it maybe 1 will return in ten years wearing an electric sultcoat and a yellow and red VMl cowboy hat. 1 only know that I am glad to leave 1 leave VMl with the same feelings as those of the early colonists. I don ' t know what lies ahead of me. Whatever it is though. I hope it ' s better than what 1 leave behind. Now, however, 1 must record for history those who are my friends. First, I give thanks to Jackie. Sally, and Ellen. Their love made this place a little more enjoyable, I must now say good-bye to Dave. He not only introduced me to the world of grain alcohol, but also taught me lo laugh in the face of great dispair. This never really solved our problems, but what the he!l. it was funny. 1 also wish him the best of luck in reaching the home of Opus. Finally there is John, the man who will one day read my eulogy. I only hope that he does not gel caught dealing in the black market first. I say goodbye to all my friends with this final saying. May the spirit of Joe ' s Bar-n-Grill never touch your home. or Fire prevention is ev- Dyke- JACK EUGENE DITT JR. Big Jack. Joker. Johnny, Captain Hook, Annville, Pa. Economics — Air Force No one ever said it was going to be easy and it wasn ' t, I did not even like it, and I ' m not through yet either Can you believe that I talked my brother into coming here too? Why didn ' t I transfer three years ago when 1 still had a chance? No. actually it wasn ' t all that bad when I was healthy. Track was fun and quite memorable. The road trips were what 1 lived for, getting away from the I , and hav- ing a good time with the fellas. Thanks. Mom and Dad for all your support that 1 greatly needed -especially your solid advice that 1 nev- er listened to. and God thank you so much for helping me keep my sanity through times of dispair that occurred so frequently. To my roommates — it was great. Good luck Cal. Sandy, and Russel in what ever you do and wherever you end up. See you next year, . , , I firmly believe that any man ' s finest hour— his greatest fulfillment to all he holds dear — is that moment when he was worked out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle— victorioiiB. ' Vince Lombardi Dykes 1980- Michael Knapp 1986- Larry Watson m DAVID REED DOBBS History Newport News. Va. re Corporal 3; Sergeant 2, Private 2.1; Boxing Club 2.1 1 3,2,1: Dean ' s Other Lisi ' dyke Our time IS finally here. The VMl experience is the sum of the efforts of people too numerous to mention. There were those who tried our patience, tested our sanity. There were the men of infinite kindness and wisdom — Dr. Monsour, Chaplin Caudill, But most of all there were always our Brother Rats. The class of 1983 has taken it ' s tumps and come out ahead of the game. When I think of the VMl experience and the ups downs o( the past four years — 1 wouldn ' t trade them for anything, 1 owe a debt of gratitude to three of the best roommates a fellow could expect; friends from teenage days now brothers for eternity. Thanks foi Dave Thanks for believing in n- also putting up with my rambling love al hearing it. Mom Dad. words can not e have for you both Dad I hope to inher ever find a girl as lovely and as strong lucky. To the class of 1986 — Be proud, you good men. Continue the tradition. To Dave discouraged. The years will fly by and your great! Joe Irby the RDC couldn ' t have funct Good Luck. ur patience Scarp, Jughead and ' hen the Air Force wouldn ' t and e affairs, I know you got tired of ol express the love and respect I wisdoi ind Mom if I : I ' ll be extremely The world was all be Where to choose their And Providence their - : Dave K- Grimm I rfp — TP J JOHN DANE DODGE Dodger, J.D. Westlake, California History — Army Varsity Tennis 4.3; Varsity Football 2; Assistant Football Coach 1. Monogram Club 4.3.2.1; Young Republicans 3.2.1; Fellowship of Christian Athletes 4.3.2.1; Pre law society. Member of Key West Set - en 2; Nomatic Room 2; PVT. 4.3.2.1; Rugby 3.2.1; Ski Club 3.2.1; Without a doubt the biggest decision of my life came when 1 chose to go to VMI Fresh out o( two years of college the last thing I wanted to do was go back to wearing uniforms, (which was something I had done throughout prep school), but thanks to people like Coach Jamison and Coach Thalman I made a decision that would make me be grateful in the end. The 1 broke me down and rebuilt me into something I could be proud of. The thought of all this coming to an end saddens me because of the incredible togetherness that is the VMI trademark. Fortunately I can smile because ! know that no mat- ter how far we are from this pi. ber the memories. Oh the memo t of inklei we all hai e the power to rem Rat Year, Whoa rat. you bet 1 your chin as your age! So h old are you rat? U ' d rather not say sie Kidder the girls nice road trip to Fla. forget JMU and the dipcup Pappy con same hook at the same time? To my Face , Rubber Head, we ' ve had a good eyes of Winchester To my often headcasi . You ly didn ' t dance v ferent in backgrc the gusto. Chees Teddy what car Tommy Football re an apple in the e Chi Doger real- 1 Zolloman ' s ' Nice leftstep we were dif- unds but 1 think we had a hellava good time. Go for ; thanks for clyde our pet Tarantula. You ' ll be back. I say? I love you as a brother you are the best , and prayer companion You know me inside and out as I do you and yet 1 am still amazed at the things we pull off. Organized or not its been great and 1 thank you for being there to share it with me. Coach Sanford thank you for your inspiration. To Jay Todd, Scott Marty, Phil. Bill Melvin, Berry, Dan, Nicky and the gang. Coach Jamison thank you for being there when things got rough. For two great years of intense tennis, but m ost importantly, for believing in me. To Chaplain Caudill, to whom life at VMI could be pointless without his tender voice and gentle smile. Its because of you that I have the strength to push on. .-: JON CARL DODSON Eddie Munster , JC , Son of Scully Air Force Dean ' s List 4.3,2. Cpl. 3; Sgt, 2. Lt. 1; Newman Club 4.3; Sky-Diving Club 3; Ski Club 2,1; Cadet Program Board 3,2.1; IEEE 2. Chairman 1; Etta Kappa Nu 2.1, Charter Member of the Ghetto Croquet and Garden Club Two roads diverged in a wood, and I — 1 took the one less traveled by And that made ail the difference. Robert Frost— The Road Not Takei Alt of 1 very different road when we entered VMI, Our road was never a smooth straight freeway; the road we took was narrow. winding, and always filled with potholes. Our road never gracefully rolled down the side of a mountain; no . . . the road we took always seemed to drive straight off a cliff. Our road never had scenic over- looks, the road we look only had soft shoulders. Our road was notori- ous for an abundance of falling rocks; when we dodged the rocks, we always got clobbered by a boulder, that we just didn ' t see. When the road we took looked like one big. ugly dead end. the dead end would quickly turn into a hair pin turn ... on and on our road seemed to travel. Why did we take this road when so many others took easy street? On May 17 our road finally merges with our freeway from there all we have to do is cruise to reach our pinnacle of Thanks Mom and Dad for heipir Dykes 1980. Larry Avery 1986: Jimmy Squeally Seeley i ■ «?ttaFi1 ' STEPHAN E. DOMBROSKI Steue, Penguin. Chillywilly, Sawed Off Stamford, Connecticut Economics — USMC Pvt 4.3,2.1; Cp! 3; Sgt. 2; Ring Construction Committee 2; Cadet Staff Writer 3; Business Staff 1; Prelaw Society 2,1; Young Ecc Club 1; Investment Fund Club 1, Pervert Corner 3,2,1; It IS hard for me to express my feelings on the past four years, less to say, they have been interesting and challenging. Many I have asked if there was a purpose. Many limes I wanted to gi However, deep down inside 1 knew there was a purpose. Now that my cadetship is drawing to a close, 1 realize that VMI jus wants to teach a boy to be a man. The best possible person one can become. I can ' t say that I ' ve always given 100 percent, but 1 can say that 1 tried. VMI has taught me values that I believe I could not have learned anywhere else, and for that I love her. To Duane. Mark and JJ, thank you for putting up with me and thanks for a wonderful year To Bob thanks for two wonderful years, I ' ll cherish the memo- ries. To Mom and Dad. I love you and could never have done it without your love and caring. You were always there. Martha, you are the most loving sister a person could have. To my grandfather. Joseph Dombroski. you are an inspiration. To God, I will always try to be faithful. Dykes William P Wal 1980 SCOTT FRANCIS DONAHUE Ciuii Grubqy. Bull KB Waterford, Virginia Engineering — Army (En gineers) Ral 4, Cpl, 3; Reg, Color Sgt. 2; Reg. X.O. 1; Religious Counci Li(e Prayer Fellowship 2.1. Phi Kappa Phi; Dean ' s List 4,3.2,1; Acad. Distinguished 4, Who ' s Who Among Colleges and Universities; Harry S. Ttuman Scholarship nominee; Alan d ' Andelot Belin Prize 4 Marhsall Award. AUSA Award; CE Seminar Chairman 1. Ring Construction Com- mittee Chairman; Army Scholarship 2.1; Airborne; ROA 2,1; ASCE. YOU MAY BE WHATEVER YOU RESOLVE TO BE -These words quoted from Stonewall Jackson eloquently describe the attitude of the VMI man. It has been a long journey since August of 1979 My cadet- ship has filled my life with many new experiences and challenges. Some of these experiences have been disheartening but most have been en- lightening. I was privileged to be a member of one of the finest classes to enter the arches— the class of 1983. We were the last of the ■ ' tradi- tiorial classes at VMI, We were challenged with a most intense ratline, in the main sinks and a breakout on the stoops. We want- jr dykes, the Class of 1986. so that they too could : VMI heritage. Unfortunately, we were plagued with % understand the t changes— alterat u Superintendent furniture, and , ' of life. We dealt with a Bw Biuebook, the closing of Although each and every one was a challenge in itself, the class of the standards for we exceeded them all. Yes, we have exceeded and now it is time to move on and discover ■ these four years. I ; Brothi lew horizons. Most of all. 1 want to thank th trength. courage, discipline, and faith to compli uould like to thank the CE Department for providing me with a wealth if knowledge and everlasting friendships. To my special friends— Glen, ' hris and Mark 1 say thank you. You three have always been there hen I needed you. I wish the best of luck to all of you and wilt always onsider you as the closest of mu friends To Tnm P „ An AUn tK= Jammer, and the rest of th the greatest. To the Chaplain, Bob Briggs, and Jim and Pam Lett. God Bless and thank you. You will always have a place in my heart. To Nan- cy, what else can 1 say but that I will love you forever. You truly are my love, my life, and my inspiration. 1 love you. Finally, to my family- Mom, Dad, Judy, Louis and Nini 1 dedicate my VMI experience to you, I love all of you very dearly and have greatly appreciat love, understanding, and guidance through it all. With this. I will finish the VMI chapter in my life so that I may accept the guidance of the If therefore the Son shall make you free. TIMOTHY SHAWN DOODY Doodyrod, Doodman. Howdy. Doodbag, ' The Dood, Corrupter Waynesburg, Pennsylvania Civil Engineering — Special Student Pvt 4.3,2,1; GPA Square Root Club 4.3,2,1; Rugby 3; ASCE 3,2,1. 06 Country Club 3,2.1; Rack Hound 3,2,1, Mole Tactics 3.2.1; Pervert Corner 3.2,1, After four long years, including summer school, 1 still didn ' t learn by my lesson because 1 still kept coming back for more, I hate to admit it but I ' m gald that you talked me into staying during Cadre Thank you Mom. Dad, and Kevin. The best thing about thhis place is that the friends 1 made here aren ' t iust temporary, but are freinds for life I ' ll always remember the great times, the semi-great times, and try my best to forget the bad times One thing I ' ll never understand is how I could room with you for four years Chip. Although I ' m glad it was you, try to stay in touch. My sentence as a Cadet is finally over (hopefully), but it will always live in my memories. Thanks for seeing me through this place Mom and Dad. Dykes: Fred Fat Freddy ' Winder 1980 Dave One armed bandit Adams 1986 GARY DAVID DRONAN Moon Pig, Pig, Dronads, Herman Hampton, Virginia Biology — Air Force Permit Rider 4; Rugby 2; Boxing 1; Ski Club 4,3.2,1; Where ' s Byrum 1; Jack ' s Roommate 4,3,2,1; Hop and Floor 1; Private 4,3.2, 1; Square Root Club 4; Dean ' s List 0; Steak and Ale Club 1; Sum- mer School 5.4.3,2.1, sit here I try to find some original words to say that haven ' t said in the past. Although I have complained over the years : VMI, I must admit that 1 am proud to wear the VMI uniform i!l always remember what it has done for me, and has helped ) do for myself. tne expenc fortunate t physically v i VMI, not for a while anyway, but I will miss all ve enjoyed and all the people that I have been and love. The Virginia Military Institute may n my daily routine but what I have gained from I express my appreciation I their constant love, support, and understanding. Together, the thr« us have achieved my greatest goal of receiving a diploma from Virginia Military Institute Thank you Mom and Dad. I love you PAUL BRENT DUNAHOE Brenty Bob, Snake, Jarhead Tyler. Texas History — Marine Corps 1983 Rat Disciplinary Committee President; Deans List 3.2,1: VMI Marine Detachment 4,3.2,1; Rat 4; Cadre Corporal 3; Master Sergent 2; 1st Lieutenant 1; Rat Training 4.3,2; S-5 tour guide 3; Echo Company Cross Country Team Captain 1; Rockbridge County TD Club 3.2,1; Me 4.3,2,1. Sometimes when you look to the future alot, you often lose sight of what ' s gone on in the past. But it ' s the past that will always be with you, and the future always ahead of you, always waiting for you to reach it: always. But maybe that ' s the life, moving forward, reaching out for tomorrow and yet always mindful of yesterday. For it is from yesterday that we learn about tomorrow — History major right? Oh well. So, I guess what I ' ll take from here, more than anything else are the times I had while I was here. Lots of good times, lots of plans. lots of rything. always remember those crazy nights of oblitera- cockpit, Estelles and who knows where else with member getting arrested and all the fun we had beer — right Chris? I ' ll remember hitch-hiking halfway across America and all the fun we had at Ihc San Antonio Rose. And Spud and the Cockpit — even though Cindy didn ' t want tc hear it. The West Point Irip. Ring Figure, the Citadel trip — they ' ll al me. And so will the friends that I ' ve made here. Spud, and Winkie, yall have made this place bearable foi we ' ve been here. But anyway — Out of the darkness and into the light Still in my memory but just out of sights Matt and Chris. : with that. Only Oh well. Dykes 80: Rick Peni : Jim (Mc Fish) McDonald. Jeff (McKick) McCiay Ni } f i? e OWEN MC CORKLE DUNLAP Sky, Disco Lynchburg, Virginia Civil Engineering — Army Pvt 4,3.2.1. Ghetio 4.3,2,1; Hop and Floor Committee 2.1. Concrete Canoe 2.1; Ghetto Croquet ClubfV.P.) 1; Skip Castro Fan Club 3.2,1 Being the son and brother to VMI alumni, I have read many First Class Histories, A list of parties and friends does not do justice to a stay at VMI nor impress anyone These are the individual memories that each graduate takes with him to give him something to tide him over till reunion time. For the memories which are mine I would like to thank my friends, whom without there would be no good memories of VMI. But most of all 1 want to express my love for the most understanding parents in the world. ■■So h -druni -Skip Castro Band HfS ROBERT WINFIELD EDWARDS Divit , Eggbert Virginia Beach, Virginia Pvt. 4,3.2.1; Rugby 4.3,2.1; ASCE 3.2,1; Ring Figure Chairman; Re- cipient of the Douglas Carter France 111 ' 71 Memorial Award; Presi- dent VMl-RFC 2,1, President OGA; Wrestling 4; Little Red House ' 821 My past four years at VMI truthfully cannot be captured with words (thank-goodness!?!) and even if they could be. I seriously doubt it could be done justly. But before I leave I would like to thank my parents and family for their love and support; my roommates for their bright and smiling faces at every morning reveille (?) and for all of the friendships made and all of the good times we shared together along the way. Thank-you Mother I for both the good and the bad. I have learned my lessons well. Good luck with your futures brother rats, I will miss all of you. Dyke : Kenny Baybutt — 1980 J, Curry May — 1986 KYLE DANIEL ELLIS :himp, Stinky, Doc. Mad Dog Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Civil Engineering — Army Well, what ( ; say about four every interesting years here a! the [ ? There have been good and bad times and many friends made. Thank you all, with special tfianks to Booms, Doctor Loilipop, and Scott. Bruce you know we are lucky we did not kill ourselves, thanks and good tuck. Jim. our years rooming together were unique to say the least, you know I will always be thinking of you, you will always be a great friend. I hope you do good in med school, good iuck. lupport STEPHEN EARL EVANS Gomer, Earl, Daddy Evans Newport News, Virginia History — A. F. Pilot Wrestling 4,3,2,1; Team Capt. 2,1; Summer School Society 4.3.2; Road Trip Survivors 4,3,2; (Sonogram Club 4.3,2,1. |[ you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs and blaming it on you . If you can dream and not make dreams your master . . . If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew to serve your turn long after they are gone . . . Yours i the e — Rudyard Kipling To my family, above are only a few lines of the poem given to me years ago by you, but they have a special meaning to me. for they remind me of just how much you have done for me. Yet, the time has come for me to test my own wings, but my home and love will al- ways be with you— Coach, it has been a long four years, but 1 made it Thanks for everything you and your family have done for me. I have often been asked what 1 felt would be most important concept I would take with me from VMI. There are many things that could partially fill this spot, yet there is only one thing that could do justice to It. ' This has to be the friendships I have made for they will be with me for a lifetime Yet lliere are still the special ones. To my rommates and a few others, Tony, Mark, Jim, Dave. Paul. Kevin. Dan, and Johnny. You know me better than anyone, often better than 1 know myself, I wish all of you the best the world has to offer, you deserve it as much as anyone. Dykes, I wish you all the best of luck, all of you have what it takes to make it. Dyke; CHRISTOPHER STINE EVERSMANN Chris. Eveready, Eveles. Dickie, Topaz Natural Bridge. Virginia Civil Engineering — United States Marine Corps Private 4.3; Corporal 3; Seargent 2; Bravo Executive Officer 1; Editor 1983 Bullet l; ASCE 4.3,2,1; TCFC -83 3,2; Cadet Assistant- Lejuene Hall and CE Department 2.1; MROTC Scholarship 3.2.1; Brooks Brothers Shirt of the Month Club, Whiskey a Go-Go 2.1. To whom it may concern: Well, this is it . . . Four years of the grind is just about up. The time has flown by despite the eternity of the Ratline and the drudgery of OCS But if I had to do it over again I wouldn ' t change a thing. I could not see myself anywhere else besides the mother india. Things 1 have learned here about Civil Engineering, the military, human nature and life couldn ' t be taught anywhere else. Sometimes the lessons were painful and frustrating (but they were always worth learning). Anyway, at the risk of sounding too philisophical. I think that the illustrious history and genuine traditions of the Institute provide us with a fine appreciation of what has gone on before and what we must preserve Homecoming in five, ten or even thirty years (dressed in yellow cords, white shirt, and red sweater, a venerable bastion of natural fabrics) with a gin and tonic in hand on the porch of Moody Hall. I will be able to look across the parade deck at barracks and be hard pressed to detect a change in the VMI Spirit, But enough serious discussion, I am almost a college graduate ' Pour another Heineken, crank up the tunes, put on those classic threads and enjoy yourselves! Cheers to a loving and supportive family. Brother Rats, good friends, good times (esp. W.P and R.F.) and Bravo Company! Thank you all for everything. It ' s been my pleasure. Semper Fi. CSE On Life- Enj I when you t 1 Endi when you must — Goethe On -The Stray Cats -. JEFFREY JUSTIN FARRY -J. J., Hillbilly, Jethro Madison. Va. Electrical Engineering — Air Force Pvl 4.3.2,1; Cpl 3, Radio Club 4.3,2.1: Firefighters 2.1; Club 67 3, 2.1, Dean ' s other list 4.3,2,1; Hillbilly Fan Cliib 4,3,2.1; Bob Kerecy Fan Club 4.3,2,1; Summer School Society 4,3,2; EE Fan Club 4.3,2. Looking back over the past (our years, it is not easy to come up with something to say. These have been good times and bad times but for the most part they have been good. The things 1 have learned and the memories I have of VMI will always be with me. Before I came to VMI I was (old; ■ ' Keep a straight face on the outside, but laugh like hell on the inside. and I have done just that Now ifs time to laugh like hell on the outside. I would like to thank Bob for being the best roommate anyone could have, along with Gibby, Stichy, Glenn. Eli, Joey, Keith. Tim and John. Thanks guys and best of luck. Most of all 1 would like to say thanks to my parents; Thanks Mom and Dad. Thanks VMI. 1980 — Dave Madden 1986 — Jim (Eisenhower) Breckenridge ROGER SCOTT FIEDLER •■Feed, Little Feed. Fclder, Fideler, Hebler Vienna. Virginia Chemistry — Army Swimming 4,3; Water Polo 3; Corporal 3; Cadet Waiter 3.2,1; Head Cadet Waiter 1; Mess Hall Committee 1; Hop and Floor Committee 1; Dyke School 2; Gelto 3,2.1 : this plai i the people Dan P . Dan M., and Kevin what can I say, its been quite an experience! You guys are all crazy we ' re all completely different, but I like that, and I think that kept us in line. We had a lot of good times together, gotta love that third class year — non-existant GPA ' s, mega-demerits, psuedo women, i.e. T.D., Professional wrestling, block running, nice police that gave us all the yellow papei gratulations Reg-Head McQuire, you did wasn ' t for you the rest of us wouldn ' t have been were, thanks. Second class year very mellow, we all climbed into a classroom never left, Dan P. turner Kevin went fishing to tractor pulls, and McQui church somehow winds up playing RECONDO with You all helped me when I needed it, thanks, i ' l! n guys, and I wish the best for you all. Alicia, Except you had the biggest influence on me while 1 was hen Love You. I ' ll never forget you. aid handle, etc. Cor lets keep it up. if i pink green, ie local police ;er forget you r my parents. ! yoL Mom and Dad. they say kids don ' t appreciate what their parents do fol them, I say they ' re wrong. You were always there when I needed you, through thick and thin. I know I made it hard at times but you always had confidence in me and got me back on the right track, I LOVE YOU BOTH and THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING I ' ll miss all you guys who made VMI a more pleasant place: Marty. Dan M.. Clayton. Andy, Keith. Jim. Paul, Mark, Teddy, Pete. John, Beau, the waiters all the rest of my Brother Rats thanks good luck to all of you. And who can forget you Dave, my brother, looked up to you and you didn ' t let me down, thanks tor everything you did (or me and for just being my brother. Good-by VMI. hello World! j «iMir 4 WILLIAM CUTLER FINNEGAN ••Bill Charlottesuiilc, Virginia Electrical Engineering — Army Cpl,. Sgt,. Private 1; IEEE; Football 2; Inl Army Airborne School; Homecoming Court MBC Road Trip Committee 1 bravely Basketball; US, ler Hall Original; Vilh I good-bye to my parents on that fateful matriculation even years ago, leavmg my mother in a state of anguish I soon discover the cause of. Over the next two years her n became mine and during my second class year I felt the need ew years of R and R at a normal school. After promising 1 ever return 1 returned three years later — a little older, possi- ire wise, definitely more scared. But with the help of a friend 1 ■ver forget, and the entire cast of Homer Hall Originals , we the 81-82 campaign a memorable one at the very least. The as changed this year and while thoughts of Graduation and a lance al Deans List occupy and amuse my mind. 1 look back 3 regrets and look forward optimistically. I want to thank my family for helping to straighten my winding road, especially Mom and Dad. Also Mrs. Mary Wendt whose generosity made coming here possible and whose inspiration I will always remem- ber Lastly, a little girl from The Great White North whose support ( 1 think I forgot my wallet! ) and devotion never waivered. DYKES Steven Heinrich- 1977 Chris Mastracola— 1985 Vincent Carag— 1986 c HAGEN FISCHLSCHWEIGER Gainesville, Florida German History — Army-infantry Dean ' s List 3.2,1; Academically Distinguished 1: History Honors sis 2,1; Marshall Scholar 2.1; VMl Symposium committee 2. Ka Club 3.2,1, Treasurer 2; Scuba Club 1: FireFighters Club 1; C Squad 2; Kamikaze Squad 3,2. Wei r strebend sich bemuht, Dor Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Always pushing and striving for some new goal seems lo be the heart of the VMl experience. Now that the final goal, graduation, has been reached. I can look back and truthfully say that the rewards have been worth the effort The confinement, long study-hours, endless parades and inspections have all in some way or another helped shape me into what 1 am today. Of course I could have never gotten through if I had not been helped, pushed or threatened as the occa- sion demanded by those people that cared about me, MAMA and PAPA, you know that I can never thank you enough for all that you have done for me I love you both very much. Thomas, whatever you choose as your goal m life, always strive for it. and I know you ' ll achieve it Thank you Dt. Monsour for taking in a scared Rat and helping him to become a graduating First Classman. Ellis, Mike, Steve, and Ben, you know what four years of insanity is like, and without as roommates it would have been unbearable. Kathy, although I often tell you how much 1 care about you. you were the one that truly made me happy here, and 1 can never thank you enough. Well guys. VMl is in the past now, but more goals and achievements lie ahead. Onward and upward, or as T.E. Lawrence said; To write my will across the sky in stars. Wiedersehen Ellis, Mike. Ben. Steve. Dyke: 1980: Les Waste Walsh 1986; Mike groucho Grochow t TIMOTHY W. FITZGERALD Fitz El Paso, Texas History — USMC Pvt. 4; Pvt. Cpl 3, Sgt 2; 2nd En. Adjutant 1; Dean ' s List; Le)eune Hall Cadet Assistant 2.1; Marine Detachment; Ski Club 4.1. Young Economist Investment Fund I; Sportswnter VMl CADET; Ring Figure Transportation Committee 2. Lacrosse 4,3.2.1; John Koch ' s Kitchen Cabinet 3,2.1, Room 178 Jigger Recon Club 1. As I sit here thinking about the past three years I have this feeling of accomplishment and relief. They say your college years are the best years of your life I can remember sever have asked myself whoever made that VMl alumnus. However, now as 1 look back I can remember the many good times spent with friends whose friendship I will always val- ue. VMl has taught me a lot about myself. It has been a long hard four years but well worth the effort. Mom. Dad, Janie and Beth, your support has made all the difference in the world. Mom and Dad. thanks for letting it be my decision. 9 MARION LEWIS FOX Cubby. Cub. Bird-legs, TD. Charlottsviile, Virginia Biology — Air Force Lacrosse 4.3,2,1, Tri-Captain 1; Ring Figure Committee 2; Bomb 4; Cadet Assistant VMl Museum 1; Pvt. 4,3.2.1; Sgt. 2; F Company Rat XO 1. Ll 1. Water Polo 4.2; The House 4; M.B.C.A T. 4.3,2,1; T.D. 4,3.2 The four years I have spent at VMl have been rewarding ones. Through the lough academics seemingly never ending rat race of daily cadet life 1 have survived to graduation day. There were several times during my cadetship that 1 asked myself why 1 ever transferred to such a place, then 1 would find the answer in a smiling face of one of my brother rats. I wanted more than an education from a college and VMl had what I desired. The comradery, honor and pride of the VMl system is second to none, and will always be special to me. Though the life of a cadet, especially his social life, is a tough one there are always a few good times along the way. The VMl football games, road trips and various other parties were great Ring Figure week with all of it ' s excitement and events is the best weekend of any cadet second only lo graduation. To the boys who made my VMl experience one that I ' ll never forget. I thank you all and wish you success in your futures Donny, Mike. Pork, Tray and Brett thanks a million, the good limes were many but look to the future and a time when we can say remember the Old Corps . 1 could not have made it through without the love and understanding of my parents and sisters. To say thank you doesn ' t seem enough so I ' ll just say that I love them all. In parting 1 wou d like to wish Tommy, Carl. J.C, and the rest of the boys good luck and much success on their futures I ' m kind of sad as my cadetship co mes to an end. one day you ' re a rat the next day a graduate. The t me passes quickly, so make the most of your cadet- ship for you ' re c nly a cadet once. w- A TODD SIMON FREDRICKSON Weed Kenosha, Wisconsin Biology — Army Put 4.3.2.1; Swimming 4.3.2.1. Walcr Polo 3.2.1. Firelighters 2.1. Ray Zimmerman Fan Club 2.1. Florida Death CrUise 2; Perpetual Confinement 4.3,2,1; Chariot Crew 2.1. ■ I t JOHN HAMMOND GEIS III G-Man. Gcis bag. Melon-head, Grinch Hench. CM. Winston Salem, N.C. History — Navy Pvt. 4; Cpl- 3; Sgt. 2; Ll, 1, Hop and Floor 4,3.2.1; Rat Training 3, 2; Pep Band 4,3.2; Circle K Club Sec. 3.2.1; Presidential Inaugural Parade 1981; Capt. Lodi s Best Dressed List 3; The 28 Crew Club 3. 2.1. The Peoples Band 1; Henchmen 3.2.1. What can we say about the G-man? We the three surviving room- mates will never forget the flossing, the dropping of the late study shoe, chain saws at New Years, and the probe He always had an in- quisitive mind. What would we have done without our Live-in-maid at S.N.I. ' s. Yes. just like living with the janitor in the drum. Besides his Brasso and whipped cream fetishes he also enjoyed firing his own evening gun. He was a beacon in the night, an oasis in the desert, a Baby Ruth in the pool. John ' s inability to stay awake at night almost cost his roommates their lives on two occasions. John, you should have listened to your sister. He never had a rat line. Said Tim Hodges, rat c ompany CO., Rat who? Third class year John made Capt. Lodi ' s best dressed hst. His unique exploits in the M.P.U. dur- ing second class year are history. Seriously, all ribbing aside. John. John, John. John, John . . . what can we say? If we had half your problems we ' d be happy. Who knows, twenty years from now we could still be roommates; three Oscar Madisons and one Fehx Unger E.H.D,. LA,M., W.S W. I ' d like to thank my parents for the never ending love, prayers, and support you gave me through these four long years. Maybe someday I ' ll be able to explain the above paragraph written by my roommates. I love you dearly. Dyke- ROBERT SHEPARD GELINAS Anything But j-lin ' as, Disco, The Keydet, R.S- Manchester, New Hampshire Electrical Engineering— Air Force Pvt 4,3.2.1. Grub Pvts. Unltd 2,1. Unauthorized POV 3,2; Registered Hot Car 2; The Barracks Electrician (Mr. Ready Kilowatt); l.E.E.E.; Racquetball Team (Unofficial) 3.2.1. Society Of Nonconform- ists 3,2.1, Sem-Baldwin-Zoll Transport Crew 3,2, Cheerleaders Audio Video Consultant 1; MD— Rack Club 3.2.1; The Zoo 4.3,2. 1; Person Voted Most Likely To Enter His Car In A Demo Derby 2.1 I many people have asked this Keydet Why the hell are you still !? The answer is quite simple for this least amiable and respect- :adet of ' 83, As most people know, the V,M.I. system is designed lake cadets cope with conflicts in life better than the average per- : works against m flicts. I work for this purpose (and so Those B.R- ' s who see through my plot will most likely be more capable men when they get out of here; while others break down in anger, will probably breakdown in real life. Those that usually boast of having the highest physical endurance in the corps usually fall apart at the slightest emotional or mental pressure. But there are al- ways exceptions. Your four years here are a game in the simplest sense, with rules and limitations. Those that test other cadets limita- tions, must take the risks involved as well. In other words, you may make many an enemy, but the friends you discover make the foes insignificant. Well, my cadelship is almost done and I haven ' t even found out what half my classmates are made ol. though, some claim they know me too well. If lying ever exists at VMI, this is where It IS worst. No matter how hard you try, you will always lind some- thing different and new. Cadets are individuals no matter how hard you try to make them a Corps. In order for cadets to unify they must know each other, bad as well as good, in knowing the bad, it can be avoided or controlled. This is where the test is. And that is what I do. Some may claim thai my future is dark when 1 leave limits gales. I say watch and see me. Dyke- a H T WRON6 WrfH -THAT? i HAVE A PERFECTLY healtkV $exoAL ' f l I • PHILIP ANTHONY GEMMATI Toucan, Staaghol The Bronx. New York Electrical Engineering — Air Force Private 4,3.2.1: Wrestling 4; Boxing 3.2,1; RDC 1; Ring Figure Rock 2; Honorary Member Sigma Phi Epsilon Frat House!!!! Number One Club 1 It ' s been different, and maybe 1 didn ' t do the right thing by coming here, but I ' ll tell you one thing I ' m sure glad it ' s over. 1 know I ' ve changed a great deal over the years here. I just hope it ' s for the better. I also made some good friends here and had some good times; right!! Mark and Jay. you should never have done that, coming back from Zollomans that night, Daves got a cousin like that; it ' s a good thing I was asleep. And then there were my two problem a good thing you had each other but I me. Oh yeah, Scott and Sully ' ■Rememl are Number Ones and Class A-1 ommates. Scott and Bill, it link it kind of rubbed off c r the Alamo . AY STAAGHOL! ' MARK JOSEPH GEORGE GeorgiG, Chooch, George, Marl y, Infidel Defiler. Pudgy Feeding Hills, Massachusetts Electrical Engineering — Army (SS) Regimental Band 4,3,2.1; Pseudo-Corporal 3; Pvt 4.3,2,1; Chairman IEEE Coffee Shop 1; Cadet 4; Fort Pickett Root 2; PE 285 2, Norwood Corruption Committee 2,1; Hop Weekend Guidon 1; Pep What can one say a bout this place that hasn ' t already been VMI has taught me many things about myself and life, lessons I i soon forget. 1 made it through the most difficult of times (c, purges, statue burnings, PE 300) and the best of times (Go; Corps Trips, Pizza-Hut All You Can Eat), to keep from committing suicide : of us other, (Right Brad?) Dan — when the Mongol hordes come over the hill, I hope you a your M-l are there. I know with all your PE 300 and advanced cai ' 82 training we won ' t have anything to worry about. And all we ne now IS a near sighted F-15 pilot. What a fine collection we turned 1 history without thanking those ly kept me togethe r. Thanks Mom. Dad. Nan and Mic ele. Without you, 1 probably wo uld not have made it. I lo i e you a . Remember $25,000 and 1 still act like this. Dyke : 1980— Brian Ray 1986-Cris Wilso CARL LEE GIBEAULT Millington, Tn NROTC 4,3.2.1; Survivor 4,3,2,1 This old tar rolled into barracks early one August morning 1979 and immediately wondered what he had gotten himself into. Already a veteran of the military and the Navy ' s only lifer at three, the old tar was comparatively ancient compared to the eager young corporals who greeted him. However. Carl quickly learned to take everything in stride, for his mind was on higher objects namely becoming a pilot. Carl IS indeed a rare individual. He has survived four years at the I without ever drinking. This is hard especially with such dangerous roommates such as me. Franko. and Sticky, 1 have roomed with Carl for almost two years and have enpyed every mondo bozo mo- ment of it. (Even if I have been caught in the middle of his on going war with vile slime.) Now graduation, once so far. looms closer (God we might even make it!) and with it a parting of the ways. Someday when he is CMD perhaps I ' ll pay him a visit. (So much for your ca- reer baby!) No matter what his feelings about the hole are now, I feel he ' ll be back. Remember Carl, look out for the altar, and keep an eye on your wallet in Moody Hall, DAP 83, After my four years I thank my family for the support I needed. Without them it would have ended long ago. Thanks also to the NS secretaries, my comrades and fellow sufferers, and all my long suffer- ing roommates. Steve, we ' re the first two. End— Sequence— Turn — -Sign off-Fin, CLG 83 r DAVID SCOTT GINES 9 ' er (niner). Scotty. D, Scott, MolGster. Skeeter Spring Arbor. Michigan English — Army Varsity Baseball 4.3.2.1: J.V. Basketball 4; Vice Pres. Fellowship of Christian Athletes 2.1; English Society 3.2.1; T.C.F.C 2; DMS 1; Dean ' s List 3.2; Academically Distinguished 3,2 So many times I ' ve wanted to leave this place; a place I ' ve hated, yet in looking back I can only be grateful for my experiences at the 1. ' 80 and ' 81 were rough in more ways than one. but the Lord was there to carry me through and teach me the lessons 1 so desperately needed to learn. Thanks Mom for your love, your tears, and your support; thanks Dad for your strength, your advice, and your trust; thank you Jeff and Alisa for your love and encouragement; thank you Troy for our friendship and love and words of wisdom; a special thanks to Coach White for bringing success and happiness back into V.M.I, baseball; and thanks Wade, Skip, and Phil, my words cannot express the depth of my love for you three — you have all been the greatest friends a guy could hope for — 1 love you all, DYKES: Steve Chace-1980 Greg Weddle— 1986 MICHAEL WADE GLEASON Mikey. Jo-Jo Richmond, Virginia Economics — Army Ring Figure Gimp 2. Pre-Law Society 2.1; Mess Hall Committee 2.1, Pvt, 4,3.2,1, Oyster Bowl Fly-By 2; Cliff Painting Well Wisher 2; Ski- Club 4,3,2.1, Room 300 Light Show 3; Little John II 4,3.2.1 ■ though lany friendship other obligations appointment, an ! found times to enjoy, learning to appreciate those My course was charted early on by a provisional ilthough 1 wouldn ' t do it over again, 1 look back without any regrets, but with pride and happiness. To my parents. Aunt Janie. and Rob, my love and gratitude. To Charlie. Steve, and Pepe ' . our times were the best, good luck and success in all your futures. M.W.G, ' 83 s 1980: Mike Flinn 1986: Jim Taggart STEPHEN M. GODDARD Richmond, Virginia Artiilery Army Pvt 4, Cpi. 3; Sgt, 2. Academically Distinguished 2.1; Dean ' s List 3. 2.1; Distinguished Military Student 1; Member of Omicron Delta Epsilon 2.1; J.V. Basketball 4; Society of Young Economists 1; Invest- ments Club 1; Ring Figure Social Committee 2; Who ' s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities, My stay hei that four le passed since entering the big been . . . well, let ' s just say quite an experience, I can ' t honestly say at the present that it has been worth :t, but I do feel that I have gained the system that will help the challenges in the years ahead. Thanks Mom and Dad for your love and support, for without it [ would never have made it. Charlie. Mike. Pepe ' , John, and The Lankster, wish you all good luck in the future with whatever you road less travelled by. DYKES: Richard Sepulveda — 198{ Jonathan Moody— 1986 STEVEN SPENCER GODWIN Charlottesville, Virginia Civil Engineering — Navy :E 2,1, Monogram Club; Cross Country 4.3.2; Outdoor Track Bambi was an unexpected roomie as our Brother Rats fell by the wayside at the beginning of our 3rd class year Al first we had some trouble getting to know him. but he soon became a close friend. His reserve and thoughtful manner contributed to our room a personality that often conflicted with ours, but yet complimented us all in a way which IS hard to explain. After becoming part of the room where no punches were held and no hard feelings intended, Bambi soon realized that self-expression was a way to cope with the daily routine of V.M.J. His self-expression became apparent in his running, hence his nick- name. His aerodynamic sleeping positions contributed an aspect to our room ' s constant cracking on each other ' s personality Bambi ' s two most impressive qualities are his sincerity and honesty — Don ' t ever change Bambi! Thank you Mom and Dad. your love and support made il possible for me to accomplish a major goal in my life. May I someday repay you friendship will never be forgoltc ou Luck and Happiness in all th, JAMES GUNN GOODWILLIE IV ' Skip, Sweethips, Willie, Zay Snow, O ' Rourke Birmingham, Alabama English and Modern Languages — Cadet Writer 4.3.2.1; TCFC Cha.rmar 3. Business Mgr Bomb 1; Posh Committee 3. Pre-Law Society 4,3.2.1. ENSOC 3,2.1-, Deans List 3,2,1. Ac Distinguished 1, Publications Board Member 2,1, Young Republications 3,2,1, Monogram Club 1; Varsity Track 4,3; BoKing Team 2,1, S-5 Tour Guide 2 Dear I Hip Wade and I moved into 215 in the fall of ' 81 only to spend two of tfie happiest years of our lives with your vibrant personality The laughter and happiness we have shared together can never pass from my memory You have been like a brother, always giving of yourself for others. Your extraextravertiue personality has taught me many valuable lessons and how to enioy life in new ways. God has truly blessed our friendship and the love we share together lelfai Dykes; 1980 — Don Bnggs 1986 — Boog Powell, Eddie Talbot JOHN EVANS GORDON Gordo Richmond, Virginia History — Navy Pvt, 4.3.2,1: EC Secretary 1; Cadet Newspaper 1; Ski Club 4.3,2, 1; Illegal Car Ciub 2; Summers Scholars Program 3,2,1; Zollomans DJ. John outwardly appears to be phlegmatic. But, oh how conlraire He is forever trying to reach a higher plateau. Whether sleeping or fishing. John gives it his all. John is a lover of fine woman and bourbon (at times not so fine). He has made VMI a bearable place for myself as well as everyone else he has led astray. Thanks Gordo you are a true friend who will never be short of respect or love from those that know you! — BRH 111 ' 83 I shall never forget the booming voice of my father as he bounced me out of bed that 22nd day of August, 1979. The time had finally come for me to start my college career. And what a career it has been. After four years, three summers and a thousand Naty-Bo ' s. 1 guess I am finally ready to leave my quiet home in the mountains. Even though I had alol of bad limes at the fort, it hasn ' t been unbearable. The good fellas and fishing will always block out all the hardships which I have endured during my four years at VMI. And the great friendships made here will last a lifetime. My roomies Stoney, Bill, Bob. and A! were the best that any cadet could ask for. Thanks! Finally, thank ' mma and Daddy for all the support you have , Becky and Mary for all your advice, even if I really, what ' s so great about a nromal college JOHN B. GORMAN, JR. Breck, Gormongoloid, Clyde Lynchburg, VA English — Air Force Pvt. 4,3.2.1. Rugby Club 3.2.1; Hop Floor 3.2.1; Undercoffer Liter- ary Award Winner, EC GC Secreiary; Dean ' s Other List. Who ' s He In American Colleges Universities?; Columbia Record Club. Moody Blues God, it ' s hard to believe it ' s been twenty-five years. Freshen this up with that Virginia Gentleman. Please . . . .Enough- Thank you. You know, to me it appears those guys are sweating their coatees off. Good God man, wasn ' t that football game atrocious? 1 love parades. We didn ' t march like that though. The Corps just ain ' t the same, Can ' t believe the way they march, the way the team played. Do you remember the time ... Who ' s to say or blame if the Corps has gone to Hell. Alumni still drain Highball glasses. The Corps still marches and plays the games. But back then we swore we d never come back again. So. the more things change; the more they remain want to remember all of it. But I ' m not so sure what my mental picture of all this seen through a filter of some years will look like ei- ther This place will never change, only the people will. That is what memories are made of, those who made the time go by a little more quickly, and made this place a little better. Those arc the memories I ' ll never forget. Well, Brother Ruggers, Brother Waiters. Brother Den Mongers, friends, it ' s hard to bring it all together in a goodbye, so 1 - THOMAS EDWARD GOTTWALD Teddy Richmond. Va. Chemistry — Army Class President; Deans List 4.3.2.1; Academically Distinguished 4; Football 4.3,2,1; Academic All-Southern Conference 3.2,1. Region 3 Academic all-American 2. Monogram Club 4,3,2.1; Ski Club 3.2.1; Fellowship of Christian Athletes 2.1(Treasurer); Slam Brother 3.2.1; Pvt. 4.3.2.1 ton I • VMi 1 sing ke it on your own. and the (nen ! than |ust friends. To the boys i: Chap come through to help £ 156, you kept my spirits up rat year as I sc inspiration to me that will last forever Bruce. JD, Hen. the Slam Brothers, and all the roomies (even you Crash) made life special at VMI, and these ties that bind will never be broken, AP, you ' ve been with me through it all, both the good and the bad. and you ' re as re- sponsible as anyone for helping me through. Mother and Dad, you did everything you possibly could to be on my side, and if you hadn ' t have been with me, I would have folded. Pappy and Coach Sanford, you opened my eyes through the FCA and helped me realize that if God is with me, then who can possibly be against me? I could say thank you all. but instead I ' ll just say I love everyone of you. Hei and never lost a feather. And may this time in another year We all be together, JJW -• MICHAEL RAY GRASSI Spud, Smiley, TG Earlysuille, Virginia Electrical Engineering — Army ; RDC; Rat Training I will always hate this place, but I will also be proud to say 1 went to VMI and graduated VMI has taught me honor and the loyally of brother rats that no one can take away. The friendships here are the closest that I have ever made 1 like to remember all the good times on Saturday nights and the weekend. Social drinking, like playing games such as a Cockpit Passout . Thanks Ski, Bufu, Snoopy. Winkle, and Pancho lor the lift. Many events will never be forgotten such as the West Poinl. Citadel and Ring Figure Weekends. Gotta have that bowl of chili and Nally Bo at Estelle ' s at least once a week. Roommates can teach you many valuable lessons. Right Brenty-Bob. Like how to abuse women in 3 easy steps and how to get totally wasted before 7:30 at happy hour. I would not have made it through 4 years without the support of my girlfriend and fiancee Cindy. Thanks for helping me through those first 2 critical years and giving me a place to stay on weekends. Thanks, also Mom and Dad for persuading me to make the right choice. Good luck Class of ' 86 in your future endeavors and I hope you still have the traditional Rat system when you are First Classmen. MRG Dyke; r ROBERT M. GREENWOOD ■■Beat Head, Boob. Grinch, Midget Portsmoutli, Va. Civil Engineering — Air Force Virgin Pvt. 4.3.2.1; Varsity Wrestling 4,3,2,1; Ring Figure Comn Monogram Club 4.3.2,1 What can it be, that troubles me. And Ic aves me in despair And can I find, within m mind. A reaso n left to care 1 sit forlorn, my soul is t rn. No reason an I give To run or wait. To love r hate. What r jason then to live But live 1 must, for in m lust. To find t he answers there 1 know I ' ll find, the peac E of mind, to fr Lt Col R R.G. Jr To my B.R. ' s; This poer n. written by m y father, is one which 1. (and maybe you), can relate V.t .l. 1. at t mes. would feel deep despair and yet IC would always be overcome by you who would come to my aid. I suppose this is one of the facets that bring out the tightness of the class. Thanks B.R. ' s, see you alumni weekend! To my roommates: Well. I ' ve made it through C.H.S. and now V.M.I. . what next guys? ril remember you two always; our fights, sorrows, and good times. Remember Barnes and our parties, and Days Inn and our A.K.O.N.S. dances! Oh. Felix, if you ever need to borrow my car it ' s O.K. with me (ha, ha). To my dyke: Droopy, four years go by quick (if you believe that. I ' ll sell you a piece of Brooklyn). So enjoy, learn, and re- member, for your memories are V.M.I ' s greatest gift To my family: To you 1 give my deepest love, because if it weren ' t (or your love and support 1 may not have achieved my goals. Congratulations Mom, your going to graduate! To God: Thank you for your support guid- ance and comfort through these four years, and for protecting my (amily while I was away. To V.M.I.: I ' ve been one of the lucky tew oing 11 -Ewin L, Baker -Scott Droopy Bradley WARREN PEERY GROSECLOSE • ' Red Front Royal, Va. Economics — Army Pvt. 4,3.2,1, Hop Committee 4.3,2, President 1; Bus. Manager Ring Figure Magazine 2; Color Guard 2. 537th Tunnel Brigade 4.3,1; Sum- mer School 4.3.2, Red House 2. Ghetto 3,2,1. VMl Lawn Tenms and Croquet Club 1; Sandbridge 3.2.1, I ' d always thought that when the time came to write my FirsI History I would have something profound to say, but now tl time is here 1 can ' t think of anything. How does one begin to  history of his experience at the I ? I still can ' t remember chose to come here. I guess it seemed tike a good idea at tht Hopefully the future will bring the benefits 1 so often hear of. I ' ve learned many things during my cadetship. I ' ve learned how along and live with total strangers. Most importantly. VMI has me a lot about myself, and it has showed me what I don ' t w be I Clai There have been many good times along with the bad. Disc and 1 made it through all the Zollmans parties, Ring Figure, and ty everyone of W L ' s rush parties third class year, (Thanks for the free beer and the low grades!) Luckily our room has been blessed vith r all of L I priv Finally, I ' d like to thank the many peopi a who have helped me along the way. Thank you Mom, Dad, Ginna. and Julie for your love and constant support. Without you 1 would never have made it. Owen Tim, Fred, and Mark, thanks for being the best roommates anyone could possibly have asked for I ' ll never forget the times we shared together and the roadtrips with the boy in 101, To the boys in the Ghetto : no fraternity could ever com e close to experiencing the friendship that we have shared. I ' m gla to have been a part of it My cadetship may be over but the real world awaits me. ) Cabell (Owen Dunlap)  ' ( MARC ROLAND GUEVREMONT Gueu. Goeb, Goober, Teddy Bear Woonsocket. Rhode Island Biology — Navy Pvt 4,3,2.1; Dean ' s Other List 4.3.2.1; Gua Pistol Team 4.2; Fencing 3.2.1; Ranger Pit. 2: Summer School 3.2.1, Naval Ace (Inquisitio rate Club 2; AAPC 4.3.2.1 d Team 4,3,2.1. Navy .3; GTMO Social Club ) Board 2,1; Chu ' s Ka- The 1 will r , from the tiny state of Rhode Island and an ROTC. 3 years, 4 ROTC ' s. as Bio— Navy, Room 350 was the he began his search foi and 5 majors later he pride of first division until Marc stumbled into our lives. Since i have learned the meaning of the word, demerits. We will ah member Ring Figure ' 83 VMl 6— VPI 0, Marc 10-1-20. Marc ways been a roommate and a gentle man, with his hand al church affairs. His sense of humour, easy-going attitude, and the I will always be treasured by us, we wish him well in hi Bunkie also truly hated them. 1 have hate seeing a system change, e be a member of the class ol was born 100 yrs. out of time, today ' s society. That is sad, il lives out its dying days at VMl. Thanks Mom, Dad, and the whole family for your loving support, 1 couldn ' t have made it without you. Thank you, Brother Rats, for 1983, 1 am an incurable rom Chivalry, and honor are out o Dykes r III 1 li 5 PETER FREDRIC HAHN Petey. Dirtball, Pedro Torrance, California Economics — Air Force ft. 4.3.2.1 (virgin); Rifle Team 4.3,2; Monogram Club 2.1; Semi-pro Ral Training 1; Alpha Tau Buzzy (Treasurer); ATA AC; Ring Con Well, the end is finally in sight. 1 can ' t say that I am sad. but I will miss all of the great people and the infrequent fun times. Moto, my neck will newer be the same. West Point was great. Juan, Bonehead, Child Molester, and the rest of Alpha Tau Buzzy its been real. Dan (Binky) Mole you ' ve helped me keep a grip on things. See you and your beautiful lady in California. nd Dad. even ihoug you kept m ve always brought n ' e back to my have been the ult mate but son here. Bobbie and Claudia, th 3w. 1 doubt 1 would have made it done, this BUD ' s fo 1980. John Dirtba Hughes 1986: Tom Muscle lead Russell ■ West every year about the I. UCLA I feel was tight in doesn ' t seem enough 1 you a my surrogate class of 1983. for all CHRIS EUGENE HAIR Hair You Piss Me Off Sandwich, Illinois Math— Air Force — Pilot Pvt 4.1; Cpl. 3; Sgt. 2; New Life Prayer Fellowship 3,2.1, Religious Council 2.1; Wrestling 4; Ghetto 3.1; Arnold Air Society 4.3.2.1; Donahue Abuse Club President 3,2.1; Sweel Briar Shuttle 2,1. Although we both matriculated in August of 1979, it was not until our third class year that I really came to know Chris. We had both lost a close friend and as a result, were subjected to each other ' s deepest emotions. My life at this time was in a turmoil, seemingly unbearable. Il was then that Chris outstretched his hands and blazed a new path for which 1 was to follow. Through our late night stoop talks and my bullish rebuttles. Chris ' passive smile and devoted faith endured as he lead me to the most wonderful thing 1 will ever know — the love of God, Had it not been (or Chris ' sincere friendship along with his cunning antag onism, I may never have made it this far 1 am forever grateful to Chris and (or what he has done for my life. 1 can only hope that Chris ' love of God may someday touch another man ' s heart as deeply as it did mine. Thank you Brother Rat and God bless. SFD : show himself friendly; Joe Dekeryl— 1986 fliii DAVID BYRON HALL Dave Bellcfonte. Pa, Economics Cadre Cpl. 3; 1st Sgt 2; Pvt. 2; Rat Company Co. 1; Boxing Team 4.3.2,1, Wrestling Team 4; Cheerleader 1. You know the V,M.l. experience has been described in so many ways over the years by 1st classmen in their histories and yet they all seem to say the same thing What an experience it has been and all in alt I ' ve loved it! My feelings of VMI are no different. We have had some rough times but they seem almost forgotten amidst all the good times. The good times, and the great times will live with me forever. My rat year 1 kept thinking of the saying College years are the best years of your life and 1 would say to myself I will never experience those times at VMI. God was 1 wrong! 1 would never trade the years I ' ve spent at the Institute (or the greatest treasures in the world. These were years of growing, maturing, laughing, crying, and yet they have been the best years of my life There are so many people that I would like to recognize and thank, but time and space will not allow it. To our Brother Rat, Chaplain Caudill, thanks so much for your insight and wisdom. 1 will always respect and love you. To Beau Cook, we ' ve had some bad times lately but man, the good far outweigh them. Beau. I ' ll always remember and cherish our years to- gether To David Warriner, what can I say, you ' re a hell of a guy and made life in 230 a blast. To Mr. and Mrs. Dorich Warriner, Su- san and Julia Warriner. Mr. and Mrs. James Cook, my two Southern homes away from home, thanks so much for everything and making this Damn Yankee (eel at home always. I love ya-all. To Mr. and Mrs. Paul K. Long who first introduced me to the VMI experience, without you I wouldn ' t be writing this, what else can I say. And finally to my mother, father and little sister Vickie. It ' s hard to express my love for you in words. Thanks so much for your loving support and willingness to always help. Well Brother Rats our time has come and the entire world is before us. We ' ve been through a lot together and I wish you all the best of luck in all you ui Dykes: 19. -Mei 239 m g MICHAEL C- HAMLIN • Ham. F.S., Moose Muss Rochester, N.Y. U.S.M.C.-History Ranger Platoon 2.1; Waterpolo 3.2.1; Scuba Club 1; Blood Com 3.2; Mess Hall Committee 1; Goon Squad 2; Fire Fighters 1; K LEADERSHIP First you find yourself overlooking small infractions which you have corrected on the spot in the past. Soon you ar Even, ' body ' s participant in these Infract soon you find yourself trapped. You can r ! principle because you have strayed from i Finding r The unfortunate fact is the men who travel the path outlined abovi have mis-used the very basic quality and characteristic expected of ' . professional military man or any professional man for that matter . , They have compromised their Integrity. -WE WILL NOT- Dyke: 1979— Scott Beale 1980— Doug Walker — Mike Donnan — Paul Burkholder 1986 Claton Thomas -J.B, Morrison V ' JON CHARLES HANNA ■ ' Boo Boo. Hanna Belle, Hanna Barbara. Tropicana Hanna Wappingers Falls. New York Electrical Engineering U.S.M.C. Rat 4. Cpl. 3. Sgt. 2, Lt. 1; Dean ' s List 3.2; Marine Corps Scholar- ship 3.2.1; Bloodmobile 4,3,2.1; Rat Training A Co, Cmdr, 1; Gover- nors Maie 1; Wrecker of Small Cars Club 2 You are probably wondering how anyone from Wappingers Falls. New York ever heard about this place. I owe it all to my roommate and best fnend, Steve Simonson Thanks a lot Steve! 1 can still remember the first day as if it was yesterday. There I was standing in the con- course, shaking from head to toe. It ' s been a long four years. I ' ll never forget those wild times in the Whiskey-a-Go- Go: Trying to disprove the Bowl theory, the bottle of vodka after exams, Tony and the talking hand, jamming after pep-rallics. rumbles after taps with George and Kozar the barbarian, the bloody fight over a pencil cup (sorry Steve), etc . . . As for the guys in the fourth stack club, don ' t ever forget the times when we didn ' t study Keith. Are you a good witch, or a bad witch? Tim, did you ever hear the one about . . . ? Gregg, always remember the Hang Man. 1 don ' t want die, 1 just want to ride my motorcycle. those all-nighters in Mallory. Thank you. Mom and Dad. foi you (or putting up with me wf being home when I called. I love you! Thank you. Brother Rats for helping me get thru these past few years, Steve, Chris and Tony are the best i ever have. Thanks guys! I leave VMI with just one word: Brahouna! — The Shah of Bratpuhr -« KEITH AUBRES HANNABASS ■ ' S.N. I. Slam. Keish Roanoke. Virginia Civil Engineering — Army Pvt, 4.3.2,1; Cadet Program Board 4.3,2.1. President 1; Cadet Assis- tant 3.2,1; Hop and Roor 4.3.2.1. ASCE 1; Cadet Waiter 2,1; Rugby 2,1; Ghetto 3.2.1; Slam Club 3.2,1; Ghetto Croquet Club 1 Have I really been here just four years? Why does it feel tike a life- time. My years at VMI were not always filled with good times, but the good times I had are ones that will never be matched, I want to thank all of my roommates and friends for making my stay a little more bearable and especially for the memories I will take with me. I wish all of you the best of luck. As for my family all I can say is thank you for your never ending love and support without which 1 never would have made it. Mom and Dad . , , I could spend a lifetime thanking you for your love and understanding and that wouldn ' t be enough, I love you both and only hope someday to make you as proud of me as I am of you Martha. thanks for putting up with me these past two years, I know It wasn ' t Well. 1 c 5 that ' s 1 except goodbye VMI. }9 5 F GLENN ANDRE HARMON Glenn, Stiggs. Glen Fairfax, Virginia History Nauy Cpl.; Sgt,; Lt.; Dcan s List 3.2.1, Monogram dub 4.3.2.1; Ring Fig Rock Painting Committee 2; Official Uninvited member of the Frat: 2.1; Varsity Sleeping Team 4.3,2.1; Wrestling 4,3,2. And if [ have nothing else left, I still have my family which is a need. Those who know, know who my family is. To O C. who knows better than any TAC what a good boning re. is. Tommy Toomuch. if only 1 could treat life with total disconcern you and have so much fun doing it. To the hilt! II love you. Ed. Robby, and Rich, I ' ve said when I say that you guys were the best dar ■ ' but keep it up anyway. Where Eli and Gib. you guys are more than brothers to me. Gib, you ' ve saved Eli and I from more 5-1-5 than Bill the Bugler. Eli. only your heart is bigger than the Gibby First Federal Reserve Bank. 1 could trust you guys with anything (that excludes Eli with the women). 369. 269, 169 .. , that w as the ot er half of the fun Tom. Mark and Pete. Let ' s have anothe P.S Come on back. Dood! Thanks to all. and to all; a g ood life. DYKES: Ed Bower. Robby Jones. Rick Tabb— 1980 Slipshod Todd Tabb— 1986 Wes Barney Fife Feight — 1986 Chris The Whiner Kanter— 1986 CHRISTOPHER D. HARRIS Oie Chris Richmond, Virginia Civil Engineering ' s. S. t,3.2,l; Cpl. 3; ASCE 3,2.1; 520th Tunn. Brig On August 22. 1979, I entered the Virginia Military institute in pursuit of a B.S. in Civil Engineering. On May 17. 1983, I left the Virginia Military Institute with this degree in my possession, As for what happened in between, I wouldn ' t know where to start and you Dykes 1980: Steve Ikenberry DAVID SCOTT HASKINS Pudge. Huck Roanoke, Va. Economics Football 4; Sur Road Trip Sun. I w School Society 4,3.2; Third Class Cocktail Clul U.2.1 attempt to explain my four years here at tl has taken little compared to what I have received. Thi sonal changes and especially my way of thinking are wh. to V.M.I. The most valuable a going to be of my friendships memorable experiences. Ton ' days. We have gone through for his thoughts on the opposite sex. Mark for his Bill Murry imitation; and Big Comer for our mutual love of Budweiser. Seriously though, tc my roommates; also Mike and Paul. I want to thank you for thai open ear. What we have shared and feel I can ' t put into words bul we all know what 1 mean. I wish you all the very best out of life Trina. thanks for all your love and understanding, you gave me the strength to make it through this place. We will have many fond memories of this place that we will share logeth. years together while being so far apart are soon three years 1 can say they have made me realizi me you are. The future is what I am looking t filled v ith love and happiness that will last foreve were not for your love, encouragement and support there would be thank you. for all you ' ve done for have a family like ours. Now the time has come for me to test my own wings without you. even so my love and home will always be with you. To the rest of my family thanks for everything and I love ya ' ll. Dykes: 1980 — Dicky Lockridge 1986 — Mark Laughon, Mike Northrup wthout these 1 would have had few I always remember the good ole ' together. I ' ll always remember Jim forever. Our three D end. But to those how much apart of ind Dad if i ' ANTHONY RAYMOND HASSELL Tony Fort Hood, Tx. and Newport News. Va, Economics — Air Force Well here I am a first classman trying to put four years of my life ir words. VMI has taught me some things over this period of time. I ' rr not going to tell you what they are because this learning is a little bil different for everybody. VMI takes some things away and then adds a little and hopes for a better person at the end of four years. Thert were times of hell m which my friends and parents pulled rrn through. There were a few good times which made the bad lime: Now become things to brag about. It seems like only yesterday waiting in fatigues and boots to be worked out; then waiting to workout a rat; then waiting for Ring Figure, and finally waiting for graduation. Lots of luck for the rest of you and lots of love for those who helped me Special thanks go to my roommates Steve. Jon, Chris. I love you Mom and Dad Dykes 1980; Bill Tiedermak ti ll ' tm BRUCE R. HAZELGROVE III ■Fisherman- Richmond. Va. History, Economics — Army Pvl 4.3.2.1, Cpl 2-3 weelis: Co-chairman Ring Figure 83; Cadcl Staff 3.2.1; Young Economises Club 1; Investmenl Club 1; Cadel I came to VMI with the encouragen ent, support. and 1 «e from my family and friends. 1 endured VMI with more encourage Tient, support and love from my family and friends In the process 1 gained some more characters; of the same from a variety of One dyke felt it necessary to stay a ound an extra seme ter to malie sure that 1 would make it. Two room mates that did everything In their power to make me feel taller than 1 really am by u sing reverse psychology (you big jokesters). A ■grumpy ol ' isherm an that is everything from a philosopher to an economist C It ' s be Iter out the bottle It ' s only money, we can earn It again 1 The n there was this dopey reporter who had a live-in plumber that did a they could do to keep me well informed of use ess informatio n and to l eep my pipes flowing freely Thanks fellas, I ' ll never forg  e. 1 nean. forget you ' Now I leave VMI with more e ncouragement support and love from the same people . - . Mom a d Dad, witho ut you all 1 would have never made it, I thank you with all of my lov P S Could someone Please take care of this goof named Hayes from the class of ' 86. Dykes: 1980 — Lewis Toms 1986 — Brett Hayes BRYAN RESS HENDERSON Binky, The Bink, Son of Nip Huntsville, Arkansas Air Force — Civil Engineer 2nd Lt. Regimental Band Drum Major; Cpl 3; Commanders 1; Glee Club 4.3.2; Ghetto 3,2,1. ASCE 3.2.1; Ski Club 1; Hop and Ooor mu- ral painter 4.3,2,1. Aviation Explorer Post 4.3; Official rules keeper of the Croquet Club 1; Committee to try to figure out what to do with the modular furniture, but we didn ' t decide anything 2 Four long years at VMI— Geez! It ' s only now that I realize just how short those four long years have been. It seems tike it was only last Wednesday that I dropped my bags and sucked In my chin for the first time. And God knows that was loads of fun! But thanks to some of the smaller things — BR ' s (brothers) like Ozark who kept us laughing while singing King Luck. VMI-14. Army 7. football scores like 69-0. Manday ' s car (oops! sorry Max!), Ron ' s Inaugural, Yorktown. jammin ' , scammin ' . and playing croquet In the courtyard — we always seemed to keep grinning and bearing VMI life, and finally we made it Jon. Traccy. and Max, I ' m really going to miss you. You ' re the best friends anybody could ever have Thanks for keeping me studying and turning me into the academic stud that I am Mom and Dad — You ' ve got a lot to be proud of — tour sons at VMI at once. Record or not, you have the record in my book for being the most caring, most lov- ing, most determined, and all around most bestest parents in the world. I Love You. Margaret, without you. nothing at VMI would have been possible for me. You have stuck with me for four long years, but I promise you won ' t regret it. I love you, too. But above all, thank you God for giving me the strength, courage, patience, and that smile 1 needed to make it through here, DYKES: Terry Lee Hall- 1980 A 3 kf m MARK KIPLING HENDERSON Hendo, Hendy-Baby, Hollywood, Ozark Huntsville. Arkansas English — Army Henderson Bros. 4.3.2.1: Newman Club 4.3.2.1; Religious Council 3, 2.1: Chapel Choir 3.2: Glee Club 4.3.2.1: Bomb 3.2.1; Commanders 4.3; Cadet 4.3.2.1; Sounding Brass 4.3.2.1; English Society 3.2.1; Posil Committee 2.1; Cadet Waiters Build me a son. O Lord, who will be strong enough to know when he is weak and brave enough to face himsell when he is afraid Send him not in the path of ease and comfort, but in the spur of difficulties and challenge . . . General Douglas MacAuthur I ' ve always said that God had a great sense of humor — after all. He made me didn ' t He? The greatest problem shared by cadets over the years is how to convey the enigmatic experience of four years at VMI. As for myself. I would characterize my cadetship as unorthodox and nonconforming, 1 have been involved in what I thought was every extracurricular activity at VMI. Occasionally, 1 have been known to dabble with academics. Finally. 1 figured o t the best w ay to get a ong at VMI i to get awa from Vl l. Often li Ties 1 am ac used at be ng a n eternal opiomist. b 1 just tfiink life is what you m ■ ke . whe reve you are 1 hope I ' v made some of you laugh, or at least smile Th nx to my three talen ed brolliers for all he great wishes- thanx to ny Brothe r Rats for a tfie great times tha nx to my fa nily for be ng e erything hat makes Henderson special; thann Susa 1 for being my baby; Thank-you Go tor the many, man blessings. Dykes Boyd Gains -1980 Dan Brittig n-1986 « MARK CLIFFORD HESLEP later Richmond, Va. Electrical Engineering Dean ' s List 4.3.2.1; Ac Distinguished 3. Cpl. 3; Pvt. 4.3.2.1. La- Crosse Team 3,2; Hop and Floor 4.3.2.1; President Etta Kappa Mu; T.C.F.C; Ring figure Social Committee; Chuck Luck ' s Rock Painters; Ghetto 3,2,1, Almost four years ago I made the decision on a spring night between U.V,A, and V-MJ. I did not realize at the time exactly what kind of future I had chosen, nor did I really know how much social life 1 would leave behind. Thanks Mom and Dad for all of your support these past years and for letting me make that decision on my own gone by so quickly since then. Only when I think about how little of my cadetship remains do I realize the incredible amount of good limes, bad times, and accomplishments that I have occasionally taken for granted as being only the day to day grind that is V M.I. To my brother rats, thanks for the support. There is a great deal more that 1 would like to express here but perhaps I can convey much by saying I feel honored to have friends that I respect so highly. Good luck to you all. Much thanks for giving the best possible start Donnie. good luck and take care. Many that started with us are no longer here — reflecting on this we realize that time has passed, changes have tak- en place. We have what another V,M,l ever understand, ly.M.I. challenge and experie indeed only another brother RICHARD FRANKLIN HEWITT Mud-bunny Georgetown. Delaware English — Armor 4.3.2.1. Rugby 4.3.2,1. Rugby Social Chairman 1; English lety 3.2,1. Eng. Soc. Hist 1, VMI Cadet 3.2.1. All-Patchin 4; listinguished Military Student. Slower Del. Club. One enter VMI w h considerable curiosity as what actually goes behind the dreary architecture. It soon beco nes evident that one going to receive an education in reality with emphasis on idealis This paradox ma kes Institute life unique in reward to what ot As one goes down The Road Less Taken one real- lality falls short of VMI idealism; however, it would be ' indented servitude I have had the support i js people. I am certain that these mdividu; It would be impossib iking my parents. Isn r the past four years? actions — these speculations in life and death — or reverinoary spoil — make brothers very loving 1 Vanity Fair. — William Makepeace Thackeray STEPHEN JONATHAN HODAK The Ho, -Rock Youngsville, Penn. Physics— Navy (Nuclear Power) Navy Pistol Team 3.2,1 Treasurer 2, Captain 1; Cadet Assistant 3,2. 1. Religious Council 3,2.1; SPS 3,2, Treasurer 1, Pvt 4.3.2.1; Softball Team 3,2.1 Co-Captain 1 Two roads diverged in a yellow wood. And be one traveler, long I stood To where it bent in the under growth I shall J this V Two roads diverged in a wood and I — I took the one less traveled by. And that has made all the difference 1 came to the 1 from the enlisted ranks of the US Navy, thinking to myseK. This will be just another duty station How wrong I was! Without the love and prayers of my mother and father, and those of my faithful friends in church. I would not have survived God has tru- ly been good to me. and has helped me make it through the long night called VMI. I would also like to thank Michelle for just being there for my moral support. GEORGE SCOTT HORAN Taz, Hurricane. Mickey, George Falls Church. Va. Civil Engineering — Air Force Monogram Club 4.3.2.1. Wrestling 4.3.2,1; Scubc Club 3. Ring Figure Cliff Painters 2; 1 Club (2 t Member Of Sigma Phi Epsilon!!!! . 3; Sky Diving iser!). Honorary bad Spending almost half of most people would consider fi spend it with me. Rat year ■ high school sweetheart and I is hard to put up with people this hell hole but Im really glad I ' m lul the good times don ' t outweigh the ly cadetship on confinement isn ' t what I. but hell, i had my good old roomy to as a nightmare. I got slammed by my let the boy from the Bronx!! 1 know it rom New York but putting up with the experience. Third class year brought the girls from Sem. 1 can ' t forget Julie who was, shall we say, always around! The appearance of my first 1 (what fun Cmdr. Kirkley). My midnight visit to the 33rd Lexington precinct, where were you Eichabaron and Munno? But Dave you did show up! Second class year brought Ring Figure; Jay. did Becky really smell? On the scene came the Pamer and she ' s been there ever since. Without her 1 wouldn ' t have had anywhere to go to escape from V.M.I.! Phill. Mark. and Jay J really can ' t believe you did that in Pam ' s car. Dave has a cousin like that My final year, thank God! I really made it despite our little wrecking job on the W L trat. Nice punch!! Phill or was that Sully? I finally got my second 1. A class A misdemeaner! But most of all thanks Mom and Dad, Lisa, John and Tim lor all the support and love that backed me here (our years. 1 love you all so much. Thanks Phill and Billy for hanging out, it was real fun. Jay. Bobby. Mark. Dave, Dave, and all the rest of you guys I ' ll never for- get you. Finally my Pam, without you and your love I ' m not sure where I would be right now. 1 LOVE YOU FOREVER. Thank you God, for everything seems to have a purpose now. Dyke: JAMES McCREA HOTINGER Hotdinger, Ding-Dong, Hotdam, Ding Roanoke, Virginia Civil Engineering — Special Student I say the least It ich easier. Thanks I go quickly. This hts-y ' all certainly ! V.M.I, alumnus. I ' m but here goes. Rat year was as interesting one, was difficult, but Smokey, my dyke, made life so n Smoke! Third class year wasn ' t bad — it seemed ■ was the year I met the infamous Wainwright simplified life and showed me the spiri glad 1 know the family. Second class year was excellent — 1 didn ' t think it could be topped. Then came first class year. Nothing is better than being a first classmen with full privileges. The only possibility for a greater occurrence is the receiving of a sheepskin. In closing I wish to thank my brother and especially my parents who kept me here with their love and caring. Grandma and Grandad — you ' d better be at graduation — you helped make it possible. The only correct ending for this history would be a quote from Hunter S. Thompson: There is no room for mistakes. It has to be done right . and that ' s when the strange music starts, when you stretch your luck so far that fear becomes exhilaration , . , Dykei PHILLIP LEE HUBBARD Hubba. Habib. 21 Virginia Beach, Virginia Civil Engineering — S.S. All-Southern Conference 4,2 ' Baseball 4,3,2,1; Monogram Club 3.2.1 Football 4; ASCE Student Chapter 3,2.1, Pvt. 4.3.2.1 Well BR ' s we are finally . that first night as a rat All t Third class year brought about the bed setting in room 322. Then there was the second class year The y r began with me finally tak- ing out Beth. Ring Figure is something that will be stored away for euer. 1 got to know my three roommates like brothers. Thanks for be- ing there guys when I needed you most. Second class year started out with a new baseball coach; CW, Thanks CW for kicking me when I needed it. To my roomies — Wade we will always remember all of those nights of Capl Lodi . Col. Roth , Howard . Bryant . . . . You brought us many laughs in the room and on stickball trips. — Skip. We beat the odds! — Finally there Is Scott — we spent many hours pitching base- balls together to escape the tensions of VMI. Scott, you are like the brother I never had (vlaybe Scott, I will make it to the Bigs someday. I would like to thank my parents for their support through the rough years You are the best parents a person could ever want And to the Jones family thanks for letting me be part of your fam ily. To Jay. Mark, Bobby, Phil, and Scott — thanks for everything. Finally to my sweetheart, hope the years to come will be as happy as the last two.-PLH ' 82 Dykes: Craig Tweetiebird Jones— 1980 Karl Josephus , Chickenman Sjolund — 1986 MAYUOOD FRANKLIN HUDGINS, JR. Pudge, Hymie, Alf, Shag Norfolk, Virginia Civil Engineer — Army Pvt 4.3,2,1: Hop Committee 3,2.1. ASCE 3,2,1; Number One Clul 3,2; VMI croquet and lawn tennis club 1; Sandbridge 3.2,1 Although Franklin and 1 went all the way through High School togeth- er it took VMI to really let us get to know one another. It seemed as though both of us always tried to extend our social legs a bit too long. as well as inspections of the downtown Lexington area. Franklin is also noted for his humor and concern for others. Each year when the dark ages set in at the institute, it Is a pleasure to have the Merch as a roommate. Whenever anybody got down or upset Franklin was there with his one of a kind humor to cheer you back up. However the history of this fine Cadet would not be complete without making mention of his most noteworthy trait; his craziness! You could always count on Franklin no matter what the time of day to be 0.0, C (out of control), and 1 guess thats what everybody likes about him best. Thanks for all the good times little Buddy, it was a blast.! BGC 83 I would just like to thank r along the way. Also, to th. through all my hardships. K DYKES: 1980-Josh Priest es, thanks for putting i ouch in the years to coi ■ support JONATHAN A. HUNT Hunty-Hunt. Lobster Legs, Brookline, Mass. History — Army Sole Survivor 442 Tower Crew; Illegal Car 3.2; Link Trout Trip ' 82; Chief Bartender — 316 Saloon. 1 Club 2; Northeastern Univ. Alumni Assoc. 2; Pvt. It ' s done now. and I once thought I ' d never live to see the day that 1 could say that. The hard part wasn ' t the ratline, you had too many friends to help you through that, the hard part was watching them go and wondering if maybe you should |oin them ll was four years of a lot of fun and pain. You have to wonder if it will seem so bad a few years from now. The memorable year was third class year. The grain parties, and underwear relays were experiences not to be missed, but neither was Nick Sysock coming out of the RDC rooms the night of our third class birthday. Fortunately, Northwestern was an overdue slice of reality which came at a chaotic times. Too much blood and sweat had been left behind me though to give It up, A lot of people didn ' t but I I It 1 i diffic needn ' t change ing the balance, the books and the ex fell Into perspective. I ' m a living ex, your personality to adapt to VMI, thai ed to your influence. To the guys who hung, the best of luck to us, we deserve it. A special thanks to my sisters and parents, who helped me bear with it when it was unbearable. 1 only wish that Bicky and Papa had seen me graduate for they made it all possible. I owed it to you two. As it was once said, All the best cadets have Chinese eyes Even if you feel you ' ve got nothing to hide. keep it inside of you. Don ' t give in. Don ' t tell them anything. Don ' t let it show. Don ' t let it show . . Dykes: 1980: Phil Logan 1986 Hank Tabur 1985: The Gerbit ■ ■ 1 i iiM.s ' Q E t MARK DAVID JAMISON Lexington, Virginia Civil Engineering Air Force Pw. -4,3.2.1; Dean ' s list — Academically Distinguished — 4.3.2.1; Hon- or Court 2.1. ASCE— 4. 3— treasurer. 2— vice president. 1— presi- dent; Varsity footbaij manager — 4.3; Lacrosse— 4.3.2.1; OGA— 1; VMI Awards Committee- 2.1; Ski Club — 2.1; Ghetto— 2.1; Croquet Club— 1; Skip Castro Fan Club— 3,2.1 belie this Whe. :ulty advisor said, on Friday night of cadre, that Thanksgiving would be here before we knew it, I thought he was crazy. But sure enough it came, and all of a sudden here we are as first classmen. 1 think each year went by faster than the previous one. and pretty soon 1 guess we can make that last roadtrip out of barracks and into the ranks of lade i lood times. Ring Fig- Sandbridge II. Go- ure. Ft, Lauderdale. Corps Trips. Oystei shen, Dell Parties, Road Trips to Football Games, Zollmans Parties, etc. These are times I ' ll never forget. Good luck to all of the boys in Ghetto Corner and the suburb of 101, and most ol all to my room- mates. Living in the ghetto was definitely an experience Thank you. Col. Sculley, (1 think) for talking me into coming here. 1 don ' t regret coming at all, but there is no way 1 would go through it again Thanks most of all to Mom and Dad. Thank you. Dad, for giv- ing me a little kick when I needed one, and for providing an ear to listen to problems. Thank you, Mom. (or being there with a homecooked meal or a foodbox or whatever else I might need. I ' ll love you both always. Finally, good luck to you. Tim. It ' ll go by quicker than you think. Stick it out. Dykes: 1980 — Forrest M 1986-Tim Spiv, THOMAS EDWARD JEWETT ■ ' Tomorok. T,J.. Dick Solon, Ohio Economics — Air Force — Pilot Football 4,3.2,1; Track 4; Monogram Club; FCA; Cpl. 3; Sgt 2; Lt. 1. Masters of Counterinsurgence 3,2,1; Sacred Scribe 3,2.1. The VMI experience, nothing in this world can quite compare ' I know I have changed a great deal, mostly good, some bad Most of all. I know I have grown. 1 am thankful for the pride and honor VMI has taught me to treasure I have been put through the roughest trials in my life here I have learned to Never Say Die with the help ol the Masters, the best friends any man could hope for. The good limes far outweigh the bad. The time does fly The 3rd class Final Hops party at HoJo ' s, the Gerbile Brothers, Ring Figure . , , being a Isl from Sydney Australia. Jayak, Toduka, Hankar; Thank you! Though far from home. [ have grown closer to my family. Their love has been my greatest gift. Jimbo, Janey. Timmy. Mikey and especially Mom and Dad, 1 love you. Thank you for helping me to accomplish my highest goals. JON EVEN JOHNSON Scooter, Lightbulb Rock Hall. Maryland Civil Engineering — Air Force sident of Glee Club 1; President of the Pep Band 1; Regin id 4.3,2.1; Second Class Drum major, Sgt, 2; Cpl. 3; ASCE. For someone who never saw the Ins itute until the first day. I have come to love and appreciate i , My In stitule IS not a fortress of bricks. but a body of great people vho hav e supported me throughout the years. Mother, you know you are on the top of the list, 1 think that diploma will mean as much to you as It does to me. I would also like to thank you Pappa R,G an d Mamr na R.G., for taking care of the other Rat one floor down. An i Broth r Rats, I am looking forward to seeing you in the lives that we hav e started together No man is without a supportive woman and as your husband, Terrie. 1 will al- ways thank you. Never say die. God bless c and VMI. J-E.J- Dykes 1980; Scott Sayre 1986; Steve Hall 9 je I JAMES ROBERT JOHNSTON Bullet Head. Hog Head. Jowls Jabber Virginia Beach, Virginia -U.S.M.C. Pvt. 4.3.2; Cadre 3.2.1; Ring Figure Committee: Cpl, 3; M Sgt 2: Lt. 1; Road Trip Survivors 4,3.2.1; Rat Training 3; Summer School Society 3; Marine Detachment; 3rd Class Cocktai! Club. The friends I have r part of V.M.I, that Brother Rats I never be forgotten. If it were not I ! made it through The Institute. . put do. I V.M.I. , I fe( Rats and 1 leave be taught in any words Brother There are many people who ti when 1 say that no m atter wha other college or university. We Rat mean more than just friend. It is a feeling which can only be gamed from the Mother 1 I hold these feelings in common with no one else. Honor is also a word we have learned the true meaning of. It cannot be overlooked and it is the most important concept a cadet learns. A man is nothing without honor. How can he be? To my roommates Dave, Mark, Tony, and Steve, I wish all the luck and happiness this world has to offer. You are my main Brother Rats and I will never forget the road trips, parties and advice you have jatest woman I have ever known and ever expect to meet. I hope I irry a lady with as much class and sense as you. Dad. believe it or t. I have done my best to be just like you. You are a great man in book. I guess you have always been my idol. You two have raised great family. The rough spots have been lew and the happy times ve been and will continue to be many. I may not have said it often, t I love my family and always will. Dykes, work hard and learn m this place. Well, Tom. looks like I made iH DYKES 1980 Al Remo Ramer 1986 Tim Keilty. Kenny Spain MANDLEY RAY JOHNSTON, JR. Spot Kilmarnock. Virginia Civil Engineering — Navy ASCE 4,3.2,1. Country Club 02 3.2.1; Dean ' s Other List 1; Private 4.3.2.1: Special Student 4,3.2,1; Swim Team Manager 4.3; Water Polo 4,3,2,1 here at the I. I guess I can start by thanking my mom. dad. and the family for their support and love during the last couple of years. Also thanks to the guys in the room, Kevi n. Will, John and Jack. I think we raised a fair amount of hell here in the last four years. 1 of- ten think what we would have done at another regular college but that ' s water over the dam. To my dykes I leave the philosophy I lived by here during my college years: Never let academics get in the way of your education. AMF — VMI. DYKES Robert Quarles-1980 , John Whitty— 1985 Gordon White-1986 ANDREW SEABORN JONES Jo Jo Millersville, Maryland Electrical Engineering — Navy Te; When I matriculated to VMI I had no idea what was in store (or me. I knew almost nothing about the ratline, and boy was 1 shocked The time went by quickly though. Everyone at home thought ! hated the place because I almost never said a positive word about the Institute throughout my rat and third class year. I guess the only thing that has held me here (or the duration is all my friends and brother rats. 1 never had half the good friends at home that I have here at school. To start with my roommates Chris, Clayton, and Dan have been some of my best and closest friends. Even though we fight once in a while 1 always knew it was only temporary and that we would stick together. As a matter of fact all the guys in ghetto have been great My swim- .uddies hav. .ally ; cial 1 Mark been like the three musketeers traveling all over the countryside to- gether and really having (un. Matt and I have also had our share of worthwhile moments together like William Mary, and Va. Beach. Weed. Mark Roltsch, and Andy Whitson have also been good friends to me for four years. As much as I have hated it at VMI at times. I can see myself becoming another loud and drunken alumni that comes up on weekends to talk to all his old BR ' s about how much fun we had here I guess 1 must have liked it more than I thought. 247 WILMER TRACEY JONES III Junior. Wilmer, Wilmo Baltimore, Maryland Electrical Engineering — Air Force a close. 1 have thoughts of i ■ great saddness. I will never think thai [ will never see some o( my best friends in the world again. Thanks Mom Dad for your never ending support, and everlasting love. ! love you both. Ann. the love of my life, stay wilh me always. I love you and need you. To my friends and brother rats. I wish you the best of luck always, and 1 leave you with a thought on the educa- tion we have received these past few years that has not come from They teach you to be proud and unbending in honest failure, but humble and gentle in success, not to substitute words for actions. not to seek the path of comfort, but to face the stress and spur of difficulty and challenge; to learn to stand up in the storm, but to have compassion on those who fall, to master yourself before you high; to learn to laugh, but never forget how to weep: to reach into the future, but never neglect the past; to be serious, but never take yourself seriously; to be modest so that you will remember the simplicity of true greatness, the open mind of wisdom, the meek- ness of true strength. Douglas MacArthur FRANK LEWIS KALESNIK Franco, Kalcsnut Agawam, Massachusetts History — USMC Pvt, 4.3.2,1; Cpl. 3, Timmins Soc 4,3,2.1; CWRT 4,3; Ranger Pit. 3; Rat Training 1. 74 Club 3.2; Ethenol Blue Angels 4.3.2,1, Dean ' s List 3,2; Academically Distinguished 1 really wonderful that we should ,re . . . — Wellington The doors i M open and a body, arms flailing and shouting 3ut onto the sidewalk. The less than preferred ' . gutters of Agawam, Massachusetts. He stood ., staggered down the street. He realized his reputation was shot in this gritty town. Where to go? Quickly, he decided — VIRGINIA. Why? Well, he was drunk . . Patton believed in r years I ' m beginning I ncarnation and after knowing Frank for three believe in it too. He has the spirit of an Irish , fop-baited 18th century London wit, a French ' in the ' bled ' of North Africa, and a jovial Russian Foreign Legiona; Marshal in his personality. An interesting blend to be sure, and in Frank it is absolutely intriguing Frank ' s jocular demeanor is a mask for a serious side of this man. He is a serious scholar with a grasp o( History that spans the ages. A concern for fair play and. at the risk of sounding high-handed, humanity is also instilled in Frank. Predic- tions for Frank? Expect to find some lucky university ' s History Department headed by a pipe-puffing, jovial professor named Kalesnik If 1 know Frank, it will be the University of MargaritaviUe. Good Luck, tool! — S.E.B ' 83 Dykes. 1980- Steve Kra Rapacki. The Moto Mouse PAUL ANDRE KARAFA Karaff, Pinkman Macungie, Pennsylvania Economics— U.S.M.C. Pvt. 4. Cadre Corporal 3, Sgl 2; 2nd Bn. XO 1; Rat Training Cpl 3; Air Force Summer Camp 3. O.C.S. 1; Marine Detachment 2,1; Timmons Music Society 4, Society of Young Economists 2.1; Investors Club 1; Boxing Club 2.1; Street Hockey Club 4.3; Cocky Long Island- er and Proud of it! 4,3.2.1 A first class history is extremely difficult to write because there is a great span of life that must be contemplated before it can be written. This has been a very memorable and rewarding period of my life; one that can never be fully appreciated until reflected upon in the future. We have all sacrificed a great deal by selecting to attend VMI. However, we must remember that none of us will ever have the right to look back and regret that we have sacrificed so much for what It would be very naive and selfish for me to say that I he through here on my own behalf. Equal credit must go to and my brother rats, because they have been closest to rr love and support has helped me throughout the darkes Your love and support helped me to take the right path i crossroads I now recall many fond experiences that I have shared with all of you. Many of these experiences have been beautiful only because of your presence There is nothing but hope that all of us will endure and become whatever we resolve to be. Dyke- PETER ROGER KATTMANN Cat, Catman, Pctro, Uncle Petey, Chip Vienna, Va. Electrical Engineering — Navy 1. 4.3.2.1; Cpl. 3. ASCE 3. Rugby Club 3.2,1. Rugby Tn-Captam IEEE 3.2.1; IEEE Secretary 1; PR Committee 2; Cadet Waiter 1; HMWH Club 2,1; Scuba Club 1; KEG House 2; OGA 1; Honor Court Me and VMi ... a loue-hate relationship that will never cease to ex- my memory. The good times are priceless and everlasting; Ihe mes will fade into the future ' s laughter To think that the par- finally over, leaves me elated! VMI is great only because of the cadets who make up the corps. To all my dear friends 1 give my To my roommates Tom and Mark in 69 and Gien Eli and Gibby in 71 . . . and of Course Big Doody. I love you all. Thanks!! We ' ve had the Best of best times and there ' s always to- morrow! Don ' t ever forget the Rock Committee, corps trips, robes at Ho-Jo ' s. jumpin Jalapenos, and road trips! ' Special thanks must go lo my parents and family Mom. Dad, Karen. Laura, and Nancy, thank you for your unending, constant support throughout my cadetship. I love you all very very much. Thank you. Thank you God for knowing me and my needs, (or my family and my friends. To our class. ' 83. good luck and God bless us! Dykes KEVIN JOSEPH KEILTY Keil. K-burger, Buzzsaw, Skip Vienna, Virginia Economics — Navy Why did you come here bearded one, wreathed in a crown of curls. Abandoning cars and late-night bars and girls, girls, girls? — Because I had a vision of a bearded man like me, Come to VMI , he said. Be whatever you resolve to be. And when you were ral-senlinel. the first of your class they say. And made your rounds, on the barracks grounds, A day and a night, without respite. What persuaded you to stay? And when the rat-line ended that February morn, Amid the racuous splendor o( a fight with no surrender, Did you rue that you were Don ' t you kn( spirit of the rati Third-class year e answered, with a i the spirit of VMI sigh. That was peaceful, though you often ran the block , Weren ' t those subliminal urges to turn back the clock? And suddenly you reached second-class, half way through! You made it through Ring Figure, was that a lucky stroke ' And scaled the dizzying heights of Hotel Roanoke, Is there anything left t -Ah, those . ! halloa Now you are First-Classman, member, of the RDC, So nov few. With memories that will 1 in. one of a special life through. -Yes, friendship and comaraderie. And things like pride and honor that for- Define the conscience of a keydet and the spirit of the Mom and Dad I could never have done it without support. I love you. Robbin, Thanks! My i Dykes: P.V. Campbel . DP. Monahan — 86. ©- DONALD JOHN KENDALL III Smiley Fredericksburg, Virginia Civil Engineering — Marine Corps Pvl. 4,3.2.1; Swim Team 4.3; Circle K Club 4,3,2; UVA Easters 4,3, 2.1; Secret Service 4.3.2,1; Buick Roll Club Pres. 4.3,2,1; Apt 17 3,2,1; Catch ' a Buzz 4.3.2.1; Part time Cadet 1 Entering VMI as a fine southern gentleman. I didn ' t know what to ex- pect After a week of being here I knew I was a Wahoo at heart. All that changed after I met the best guys anybody could meet. To mention just a few, Derek. Stan, Kuch, Drew, Tony, Huck. Jim. Mark, Bambi. Al, Todd, Jay, Tom, Scott, Chopper, and all my other buddies that room does not permit, you know who you are. There have been so many good times here. Never to be forgotten; Goshen morning rides. Summer school parties. West Point Roll. Oysterbowl Roll, Hollins. MBC, UVA — They were all great — re member guys? To explain my cadetship it was R and l (Radical and Intense) and 0.0. C (Out of Control) To my family — Mom and Dad thanks for everything you ' ve done encouragement, phone bills and Summer School. Nene. thanks for thi letter every week of my cadetship. Thanks to all my s rest of my family. Good luck to my Dykes and do as I I did. JAMES P. KENDALL IV Radar, EE, Mouth. Cubano Camp Hill, Pennsylvania Electrical Engineering — Nauy Private 4; Corporal 3; Private 2; Ll 1; Rack Club 4,3,2.1, vi«w Board 3.2.1; BOHICA 4,3.2.1, Dean ' s Other List 4,3,2 2,1; Hollins Road Club 2.1 1 found out what VMI u as all about c 1979 Rat year I was given the nai understand why people took this plat al VMI increased as the years went I Slack Wednesday. August 22, of happy rat. I could never ierjously. The fun times here 1 will never forget the things i the things 1 ) Life started to look up Third Class year when I roomed with Yid. a kid and a Dennis the Menace — what a roomful of different personalities! 1 will never forget our road trip to Myrtle Beach Third Class year and stay at Decreppid ' s Hotel, not to mention the wres- tling matches in Room 309 Second Class year began with a new roommate called Mopey. The road trips started early with a trip to the UMl of the North, I will never (orget my Ring Figure when the Yid fixed me up with a Mr. Ed look alike (thanks!) Second Class year ended when the final road trip was to Miami Beach and I purchased the rear end of an Avis Rent-a- car. The thing that stands out the most was my acquaintance with a sweet little girl from North Wilkesboro. N.C. I First Cla: -, finally 1 would like to say specia helped received on hotr my Brother Rats that have lonely Saturday nights I w and Dad, Rick Parker. Su- to my fellow EE buddies for 1 would also like to add thani my body back from town on i to add special thanks to my . and Mrs, Mills and all the pi in Me ) Fred R. Aibrecht ROBERT CHARLES KERECZ Bob. Madman. Ker ' chez, Angus Bethlehem. Pennsylvania Economics — Army Pvt 4,3,2,1, Cpl 3, Deans Other List 4; Summer School (408) 4; Rat Training Cadre ' 2,1; Ranger Platoon 4.3; Club 67 3.2,1; Aerosmith Fan Club 4,3.2.1; Summer Bad Joke ' 82 (Recondo!? ' !) 2; Cpt King Fan Club (10-3 15) 2; Lunatic 4.3,2,1; Charter Member Hillbilly Club 3.2.1 Expressing my thoughts of the last 4 years in 150 words seems comes to appreciate even more here, and the lessons learned will be part of me for the rest o( my life. Parties in barracks, parties in general, block running, the ratline, summer school, the Econ Dept. and the Institute ail have had a positive influence on my life, Guys like Jeff, John. Steve. Mule, RB. Tim. Bill, and all the rest you can ' t help but love for making the last 4 years tolerable. In time. I ' m sure the bad times will fade in memory and only good will remain. But for now. while the bad are still (resh, it ' s time to get the hell outta here! To my family and friends who helped me through here, thank you . , I love you all. To all my friends, I wish only the best for you all. God knows we ' ve earned it. VMI later, much. Dyke (i YOUNG K. KIM Eggroll Seoul. Korea and or Richmond. Va. Electrical Engineer — Air Force IEEE, Eta Kappa Mu; Electri years of Varsity Soccer; Kai 81, 81-82 ing National Honor Society; 3 Club; Academically distinguished 80- Why did 1 come to VMI? Because I wanted United States Air Force. As a foreigner. I cou Academy. I also didn ' t want to make a care tell the truth, I didn ' t know much about VMI to quit many times But what did 1 gaii I became a much stronger person both converted from a boy to a real man. myself. Best of all, I have learned the whatever you resolve to be. by Stonev to achieve something. I strongly believe be an officer in the t go to the Air Force in the Air Force. To n I got here. When 1 1 the ratline, i hated this place more than anybody and 1 wanted I after having gone through it? physically and mentally. I was I have learned how to control real meaning of You may be ' all Jackson. If you really want there is no impossible case. It all depends on how much you want it. Therefore, I realized that I must always try my best on everything to be a better person than anybody else. believed was true Now, I feel like I was born with my belief and I am very proud of myself I definitely am glad that I came to VMI because I don ' t believe 1 could get any better education anywhere else in the world, i think 1 am ready to get out there and compete with the other people and 1 have confidence in my mind. I would like to thank God, my parents, and everybody who helped me in any way through my cadet- ship. Especially. I ' d like to thank VMI. DYKES Eric Deshambault. 1980 STEPHEN SCOTT KIMBALL Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania ECON-NS — special student 4,3; Monogram Club 4, Pvt. 4.2.1; CpL 3; Football 4.3.2.1; Wrestlin 3.2,1; FCA 1; Supe ' s Office Club If anyone in my (High School days would ' ue told me that I would have spent my college years here, i would have died laughing Bui here 1 am. And now that it ' s all over 1 can honestly say I ' m glad i did it In- numerable were the days I woke to a foggy sunrise saying. God 1 hate this place! . I cannot even begin to count the things I ' ve learned and the ways I ' ve grown in my stay here. In addition to an education I ' ll always value, the values that most come to mind are the intangi- bles; the pride, the honor, and the meaning of the special kind of true, deep, friendship that can only be teamed here. For some reason, as I think back on the four hardest years of my life, the times that come to mind are not the tough but the happy ones, the ones with my friends. Jay. Todd, Tom, I love you guys. You ' re the greatest. In our three years, you guys, the masters, the gerbils, brothers, have been the real strength that I needed to make it here. From flying desks, to Ring Figure, to the ball field; we ' ve all made it together. Our years together will be with me forever Che Teddy. Ben. Kiel, Drew. B Wendell, Donny K.. Stan. Flaky, Rubberhead, and s thank you for four years of friendship I ' ll never forget. Dod. family. Mom, Dad, Amy, Molly, My most special thanks go i Casey; Wherever you are. 1 love you all so much. Without your support I could never have made it this far. You always picked me up when I was at my lowest. Thank you tor putting up with me dur- ing my reckless years. I owe you so much. Thank you for everything. Privi WILLIAM THOMAS KINSLEY -Bill, Mr, Bill Fails Church, Virginia Civil Engineering — Air Force • 4.3,2,1. ASCE 3.2,1; Pep Band 4,3 The first few days here in August 1979. I was wonderi: myself into. With time, my goal went from wanting to finish the day. to the dream of finishing and graduating. Different obstacles were in the way, but with help from friends. I was able to survive the race I will not come out in the lead, but 1 will have finished what i started There has been alot of frustrations and anger associated with the 1, yet from this same source came the goodtimes and friendships which made it worth the stay. Thanks Mom and Dad for your support and for believing in me. To my friends, thanks for being there, keep in touch. Whatever you do, you need courage. Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising which tempt you to believe that your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to the end, re- quires some of the same courage which a soldier needs. Peace has it ' s victories, but it takes brave men to win them. Ralph Waldo Emerson Dyke! 1980-Greg Happy Kwiatkowski 1986— Steve Anderson — Brad Kwiatkowski EDWARD S. KLUCKOWSKI Big Ed. Kluck, Big Man. Junioa Buffalo, New York Civil Engineering — Army Private 4.3,2.1: Varsity Basketball 4.3,2.1; Varsity Track 4.3.2.1; ASCE 2,1; Dean ' s Other List. Big Rat 4; Medium Rat 3; Humanistic 2; A Bad Dude 1 First off. 1 would like to pushing me in the right dir for. thin eel I went to the best academic school out of all my choices, also, without my parents constant assur- ance and support. I may not have made it. 1 love you both very much. Hey Chris, we made it, huh ' Remember LeJeune Hall after the parents had left!! We ' ll be the best of friends forever. Basketball, a big part of my life, I wish it all over again, I hate to loose. 1 think now, it will be more enjoyable. Coach Fletcher, McGregor Cantifio, the best of luck, you will do it!! Coach Williams, my best buddy, you know you ' re business. Major Maim. Cot. Snyder, a fine job at Summer Camp ' 82. Zolloman ' s Parties, and the many roadtrips, it will be remembered. Lastly, Sherri Lynne. we are just beginning on a long stretch of road, the parties, weekends, vacations, and very cherished J cadetship. Hey, not bad. huh ' I I ; you. ESK 1980— Sieve Wagner 1986 — Jim Shanley Tom McHugh JOHN STEPHEN KOCH Chuckles. Sunshine, Stone Face, Sweet pea Towson, Maryland tal Adjutant there — to compete They know thi they get in the game. The objectiv cently, by the rules — but to win. men Thai ' s why they ' re and the obiectiwes when win — fairly, squarely, de- And in truth, I ' ve never known a man worth his salt who in the long run, deep down In his heart, didn ' t appreciate the grind, the discipline. There is something in good men that really yearns for, needs, discipline and the harsh reality of head-to-head combat. Vince Lombardi Mom, I ' ve tried to make you and Dad proud, especially Dad. I hope 1 haven ' t failed. DON F. KOMARA ■Donnie K, D.K.. Slovak, Dee, Ca Youngstown, Ohio C.E.— S.S. Corp Pvt 4.3,2,1; Football 4.3.2,1; All-Patchin 1, king Iriends . -egardless of v ing up £ Thanks big guy. ing, or racking ( ' spot that Slovak during Cadre when uhen sounding off. As I football field, but in was a guy we could at football, or study- le), you could always that. When he k up considerable time), mixer or party. His presence on the scene ure to liven up any get together. But don ' t get the idea that as all military, he also enjoyed the other side of life. Witness, if ' ill, the tales of Tony ' s Hideaway or some othe hot spot! We ' ll all remember DK on the field, buffe i Dad £ t the t Westmoreland ' s, where ing record. Good job big guy For myself and all the other cY Saurus. Weasel. Wendel, Flaky, Pag. Lovie, et al., thanks foi friend.— The Hunter I special thanks to my old man and Annie, fo tics, and for being the most devoted footbal ng with Beth-Ann and Krissy. Thanks Dykes Tim Cox — 1979 BRIAN KEITH KOWALSKI Downer ' s Grove, Illinois Physics, Civil Engineering — Army — Infantry Killer. Ski; Private 4; Corporal 3; Private 3,2.1; AUSA 3,2.1; Presi- dent AUSA 1; SPS 2.1; President SPS 1; Karate Club 4,3,2,1; Firefighters 3,2,1; CIC Firefighters 1; Sigma Pi Sigma 2,1; Dean ' s List; Mallory Militia 4.3.2.1; PE 300 Stud When 1 came here, I put a lot of faith in appearances. Since then, I ' ve discovered that much that is bright and shining is rotten inside, and that there is often great mobility in the commonplace. This deci- sion was not sudden, it happened over months and I have VMI to thank for it. VMI did not force me into that decision, no more than it forces or molds anyone. VMI made me decide for myself, as it forces everyone to decide. VMI forces this decision through the Ratline, the pressures and the friendships, No one makes you honorable, or lazy, or anything else here. You decide — even the Rat that leaves the first week has decided. The Institute merely shoves responsibility for your actions upon you. in a completely heartless manner. This is as it should be. Having sounded my soapbox, let me turn to more impor- tant things 1 want to thank all those people who helped me through ; the- this pla. for supportin ■edit i . To I I part . thai allowing r hope you ' re proud, 1 teach myself (which respect and gratitude we did nothing spectacul. To I aw fit. We all three re there anyway, I . who taught me to ation should do); you have my and roommates: over four years showed anyone who talks what lally, I thank Debbie, She has stayed with ig Figure, Summer Camps and Gradualio [ w what that takes, especially from 750 i J back somehow. 1 love you. DANIEL PAUL KOZAR JR. Quasar. Quaze-lude, Danno, Zar. Weedhopper Allentown, Pennsylvania German — Army (Armor) Pvt 4.3.2.1; PseudoCpl. 3; Pep Band 4; Commanders 4.3.2,1: PE 300 Pioneer (Major Tom ' s Guinea Pig Club) 2; Karate Club 2,1; Firefighters 1; Survivor of Buzzy Camp ' 82 2. Norwood Corruplion Comm. 2,1; Dean ' s List 3.2.1; Late. Great Hockey Club (Sciosia Understudy) 4.3.2. Thank You . . . Mark and Brad for your tolerance. . . . Major Tom. for strengthening my body . . . Brian (Master) for strengthening my mind (the way of the warrior is death). . . . Mom and Dad for youi Keep up your spirit, ding support and 1 Far beyond these castle wails. Where I thought I heard Tiresias say: ■Life IS never what it seems. and every man must meet his destiny. -Styx Dykes 1980: Jim Stauffer 1986 Tim Perez THOMAS WILLIAM KUBISKEY ■ ' Tom. Kubie. . . . head Vienna, Virginia Chemistry — Navy 1.3,2.1 t 3.2; No 1 Club 3. Is Tom coming back? This is the question that plagued our minds a the beginning of each semester. Surprisingly enough, he alway; managed to return (sometimes a little late), although he always did i with much complaint and reluctance. The excuse being that his grade; high t ' ays V this -ays I uch more than good grades. When I think ol all thi ad here. Tom has been there for all of them. I wil our usual drinking binges at Ted ' s on Saturdays am Yes. we like the cheapest beer in Lexington. Tom : than just a good friend. How could I have made i lOut your twisted sense of humor? Good luck in thi u can do whatever you want — keep in touch . . . S JBL Purple Jr Hayes i «L ALBERT OHYUNG KWON Landover. Maryland Electrical Engineering — Air Force 3.2.1; Cpl 3; Dean ' s List 4,3.2.1; IEEE 1 ETA Kappa Nu 2. been four long years, but I ' m glad it ' s ou er with These have ood times and bad times, but I am going to remember the good When 1 came to VMl in August 1979, I really had no idea was in for, but the Ratline made me adjus to things that I had experienced before. With the help of some good people er. I was able to make it through. [ my parents for the love and encouragement which they . It enabled me to persist before and after the Ratline. I could epay such a priceless thing as the support they gave me. 1 ■ Burl Schneider II : David Shin Michael Castaldi JAMES DAMON LANG, JR. Mantis. The Mantis, Mug Portsmouth. Virginia Physics— Air Force — Pilot Priv i 4.3,2.1: Wrestlmg 4.3.2. 1 Boxing ] I would suppose that everyone who decides to come to VMI know what he is at least going to want, but I doubt he realiies what he wi have to sacrifice. The discipline whether we really appreciate all of il eventually presses us into that which we consider so encompassing — The VMI Man. which is alot in itself, but nothing more perhaps m ' resistance towards any artificial pride along with being to filled witl an absence of malice has in turn produced a defiant attitude, but am none the less. And that is what 1 can believe myself to have gan the integrity I will need to I This place has t • off I ay so I might sense ■efuge for four years I was given my chance to challenge. I prepared myself for contest. I looked forward to competing. Ready and confident to play. Knowing my eventual fortune Depended on my victory that way. With the odds in my favor I can ' t believe I didn ' t win. Still. I must forfiet my roll And return lo the ranks aqain JOSEPH JOHN LASEK III Columbia, Maryland Electrical Engineering Army Football 4.3.2.1; Track 4,3.2.1; F.CA. 1; Monogram 3.2.1; i.C.C.C. 1; Masters of counterinsurgence 3,2.1 Four years ago I came here as a rat. I was nothing and so was every- one who came with me. Four years later I leave here as something. I hope that I am respected as much as 1 respect those around me. I have experienced much. 1 have learned more about myself and about other people than I could have anywhere else. For this reason and i ha friends 1 and appreciate what V.M.I, has done (or me. I would like to thank every- one who helped me make it through this place First I would tike lo thank Drew who helped me with just about everything. Without him 1 would not of made it through academics. He is most trustworthy and he has great Norfolk parties. Thanks also has to go to John Maliki and cheese man . We had a great relationship. To bad we couldn ' t get the games going. I can ' t leave out Stan and Tommy. What a great time we had together I definitely will never forget all the things we did together. One very special group are the masters. We lived to- gether for three years and 1 never got tired of any of you. There ' s not much to say about you guys except that I love you. The People I have to thank most though are my family. You were always there when I needed you. You supported me 100% at all times.— THANKS Dyke: N % (S dOHN BEALE LASHLEY John. Lash. Lush. Lose. S-Head. The Honorable Petersburg, Virginia Civil Engineering — Navy Private 4; Private Corporal 3; Sergeant 2. Rat Company Command- er—Delta Company 1; ASCE; Ring Construction Committee; Dean ' s List 3,2,1; Academically Distinguished 3,2.1; Unauthorized Car 3; Cadre 2.1 John came to VMI because one of his goals in his life was to be a Keydet. John has a way of living up to his goals because he knows how hard he has to work to achieve them He has faired very well in academics as well as military. But John didn ' t work so hard that he idicated to his steady didn ' t have time for fun. Although he to get wild with other girls. Rooming had I for three years, il argument. in life. Good luck Dad, I d like to thank my Mi love and support they have gi couldn ' t have made it without Company Rats and Phil Howard standards of VMI high. sisters and grandmother for all the ;n me over the past four years. I u- I love you very much. To Delta Good luck — keep the traditions and o do your best. — JBL Dyke: MICHAEL THOMAS LAUGHON Foghorn, Laugh On, Langhorn, Longhorn. Cliff-Head Bedford, Virginia Economics — Air Force Football 4.3. Lacrosse 2.1; TCFC Co-chairman 3,2; Ring Figure ' 83 Committee 2; Ski Club 4.3.2,1; Adyerlising Manager 1983 Bomb 1; Society of Young Economists 1; Investment Club 1; Y am I at VMI Club 4.3.2.1; Root Celler Club 3.2.1. When i made the decision to transfer from the hills of Blacksburg to infamous Institute, my family and friends insisted thai I was I. Four years have transpired and there have been but a few regrets. VMI has taken, but in return it has given me values, trails, and friendships that I shall cherish my life long. 1 have attempted to ill advantage of the good times to be had here at the 1. The West Point trip. Oyster Bowl Extravaganzas. Zollaman ' s parties. MBC rips, road trips, and post-parade cocktails have far outweighed the rying times that I have experienced at VMI. I ' d like to thank Pudge, inake. Hypo. Dave. Comer. Stengel, Hog. Tony. Cubby, the Boys in ind the Mary Baldwin Crew for making my stay significant and worthwhile. Mark and Tripp remember that you have only three years left, make the most of it. Last, but certainly not least, thank you Ma and Daddy for the upmost support and for standing by me the entire way down the road Dykes: John Tinsley 1980 Inpp Duerson 1986 JOSEPH JOHN LEONARD, JR. J. J., Patton, Panzer Leonard Croton-on-Hudson, New York History — Army Tanker Platoon — 2.1; Commander— 1; AUSA — 4.3.2.1— Vice Presi- dent— 1. Civil War Roundtable — 4.3,2.1 — Vice President-2. Firefighters— 3.2.1; Newman Club— 4.3.2.1; Milltaria Society— 4.3.2. 1; Mess Hall Committee— 1; Scoulcr Club — 3,2; Ft. Putnam Assault Team — 2. Roger Lodi Fan Club— 4,3.2; RAT— 4, Private — 3,2. First Class Private— 1 It has been my privilege to have known many strange and unusual characters in my time, and Joe is certainly high on the list. As a rat. Joe entered VMI dedicated lo the Army and George Patton. Through the influence of his dyke, Charlie, he developed his own image of a Keydet. and worked towards one twisted goal, that of becoming a strac First Class Private. However, other interests were not swept away, and Joe pursued his favorite activities, such as gun running in barracks and chasing the lovelies of UVA. In the four years of his cadetship, Joe has done many strange and in- teresting things. A Ft. Putnam Commando at West Point, bartender at Ring Figure ' 83 (Do you remember it?), and amnesty at Yorktown (Reagan for King!), As a veteran of much alcohol consumption. Joe has a natural talent to create mind-destroying and interesting combina- tions of drinks. Of course, being on a first-name basis with the Tac Staff proved to be an asset when trouble loomed, and confinement usually dogged his steps (exceptions: see above). Finally we are in our First Class year. Panzer Leonard can be seen riding down the Virginia National Guard with his tanks. His graduation and commission loom, along with Army Aviation School (Shades of Buzzy, perhaps?). Well, I ' ll meet you least expei DAP ' 83 wn the . probably when Mom and Dad. how can I begin lo thank you for all the love, support, and understanding you ' ve giver me over the past four years. I love you. Kathy and John, thanks for being the best sister and brother a guy could ever have. Bud and Nan, thanks for your love and help over the years. Finally. BROTHER RATS, thanks for a great four years; and when all else fails. FIDO! MICHAEL JOHN LEWIS Louie, Mikic Fairfax, Virginia Civil Engineering — Navy VMI Corps of Cadets 4.3.2.1; 189th Courtyard Artillery 1; E L.L.R. Contestant 1. ' 86 Anniversary Committee 1, Though I first heard of VMI less than a year before I matriculated and it was my third choice of schools. I believe things could not have worked out better. The friendships I have will be valued for a life- time The VMI education is a solid base on which to build any profession. And the values instilled can be gotten nowhere else Many 3rds by Direction of his dreams And endeavors to live a life Which he has imagined Unexpected in common dreams. I had the dream but it was my family that gave me the confidence and support — the important ingredient. Mom. Dad. Thaddeus, John, and Mary, that gift is priceless and I can but say— Thank You, I love Chance threw me two dykes named Bob. Il was my good fortune that R.S was a double major graduate. My luck with a dyke held three years later when I met R.M. on a weekend visit. He so impressed me that I couldn ' t let him get away. For my Brother Rats (you to G.M.) and our dykes I wish the very w ' Hr- r MARK ROLAND LIGHT ■Bulba De, Oh Bulbas One. Wildman Richmond, Virginia 1st Cpl. 3, M Sgt, 2; Cadet Captain, Regt S4 1, Young s Club 3.2; Pep Band 4,3; Circle K Club 3.2.1. Deans List 3.2.1. Investments Club 1. Pervert Corner 2.1, ly class history, but can ' t i good to me. More good e enjoyed going here (or Here 1 sit broken hearted trying get started ! U M 1. has be en bad than bad eally 1 can tr thfully four years days as and il 1 had i to do to Is Friendship dignity, trust. and m mportantly. :adels able ( ate the key . I would like lom 156 all 1 Ihank (he Henchmen Gang for 3rd class year. To i J2 lo say is BUNT! ' Steph. M. Lionel, Steve Caveman , and rve G. I had a great time in Summer School with you guys, even uer for dinner! To J. J., stay the way it ' s the best part about you. Bob Z. Nighthawk? Oh well, it was a nice it can I say except thanks for being a friend. Finally, thanks Mom and Dad lor just putting up with hope I ' ve made you proud of me St. though you never Invited m you are. you ' re unique and what happened lo Operat idea while it lasted. Duane. ; Mai ood— 19, MATTHEW GERARD LOBBY Loobs. Shaker Chicago. Illinois Modern Languages — USMC USMC Scholarship. Wnlet and film critic. The VMI Cadet; Subscriptions and distribution manager: The VMI Cadet; Foreign Study France— 1981: Boxing Club. Marathon Club; Pvt Club; Pres , Gaulisl Society — Ah ' Je t ai bien compris. sauvage boy a geur. El ton dernier regard m est alle ' jusqu ao coeur! 11 disaif Si tu peux. fais que ton Sme arrive. A force de rester studieuse el pensive. Jusqu a ' ce haut degre de stoique fierte ' . Gemir, pleurer, prier est eqalemente lache. Fais enerqiquement ta longue et lourde lache. Dans la roie ou le sort a voulu I ' appeler. Puis, apre ' s, comme moi. souffre et meurs sans parler, — Alfred De Vigny La Mort du Loup • Mai r for A hay for the times it has been a welcome refuge: a bottle o: I Papes for a reminder of his semester In France; for the period- fuced lycanthropy, a Warren Zevon album; his marathon exploit- I recieve a White Sox cap. a Bears jersey (irSl). and. for bosinc loodled nose The list could go on and on . . , my deepest admiration for his no nonsense attitude toward VMI and lile Matt was always able lo maintain an even strain throughout his time at VMI FN always find him at the heart of anything that will end up a good time. To me Si Pal ' s Day will not seem Irish enough if Matt is not involved m ihe same sort of celebration. What else to say but. thanks for the past, the present and a long future of good times When all else fails, clubs are trumps. — Hobbes -Scotty ' 83. 423, 303, 203. 103 This IS the end of an era The road was long. I tasted victory. I tast- ed defeat. Thanks Tom. Bruce. Claude and you too. Scotty, Thanks Mom and the whole clan. It ' s a shame Chris Lickdyke and Bob Phaneuf couldn ' t be here with me, also. And now. If you ' ll excuse CHARLES SAMUEL LUCK IV The Rock, Slick, Redneck, Richard Cpl 3. Sgt. 2; 2nd Btn. S-5 1; A.S.C.E. 4.3.2.1; Ring Figure Desigi Commillee; Ring Figure Construction Committee; Posit Committee 2 Chairman 1. Clifl Painter; Oyster Bowl Fly-by Rm. 226. When I came to VMI, I had only seen it on the outside, and V.M.I was a place where my Dad went to school. Now having graduated i means something totally different. There were sacrifices that we al king . what we have gained, V.M.I. has forced me to deal with pressure, loneliness, and times when you just wanted to quit. Through these hard times I have developed a philosophy which will pull me through the hardest times In the future. I learned a lot about my strengths and weaknesses which might not have been tested if 1 had gone some- where else The close friends that I have made will always hold special meaning to me, I ' m sure that I ' ll miss these guys more than anything. Big Steve. Pepe, and Mike, thanks for the good times and Ihe great room we had. You ' re a super bunch of guys and good luck to you all. John, I hope your next four years go well and keep in touch The (un times will never be forgotten; hop weekends, trips lo Goshen. U.V A , corps trip to West Point, Ring Figure, painting the rock on Rt. 81, trip to Citadel, Zollomans and M.BC. I want to thank my family the most Dad. thanks for the meaningful letters and encouragement. Mom, (hanks lor the long talks and advice on the phone Your letters and endless support mean more than t can say. Cynthia, thanks for your letters and words of wisdom from the time I was a rat until my first class year. Terrell, your deep communicating way gave me more support than you ' ll ever know. Thanks for the vis- its and long talks. It ' s been a super four years which will influence the ANTHONY JAMES MacDONALD Jamie, Superman, Captain Cold. Regimental Assassin South Dartmouth, Mass- History Army (Infantry) Pvt. 4; Cpl. 3; Sgt. 2; Pit. Lt. 1; Cadre 1; Indoor Outdoor Track 4; Rat Training 3.2; RFYL 3.2.1; C!C PFT 2.1; AUSA 2.1; Circle K 2. 1; The New Cadet System Review Committee 1; 39 Staff 3; Beach Club 39 2.1; RCTDA 3.1; President; Alpha Tau Buzzy; ATAAC. Jamie came to VMl believing he was going to a commando school, but soon learned that soldiers were gentlemen too. Nevertheless, ev- ery Sunday morning we anxiously awaited the arrival of a green slip divulging the probable events of the night before. Hence, Michelin Woman and Strawberry Fields. etc. But never was there a more sincere, caring Brother Rat who placed the needs of others above his own. than our Jamie.-M.L W What can I say about my life at VMI? The four years I spent here were not only the most challenging (and sometimes hateful), but they proved to be the most meaningful years of my life as well. While here I have happened upon several experiences and many people which have played an important role in my becoming a man. 1 have made many friends, some arc gone now, but most are still here, and 1 will be proud to walk across the stage with them in May, Among my friends that I have grown to love and respect. Duane. Mark. Marty. and Mike — you guys have made my stay here at the Institute not only bearable, but damn near fun. Though our adventures at the I are only memories now. they are memories that we ' ll laugh about to- gether over a Gin and Tonic at Moody Hall. To my family, thank you for Hey Dad. . but 2 parade field i I graduated Let ' ; of all. your patience id you ' d dance a |ig down dance the ]ig together. — GARY JOSEPH MACKIN -Mac. Big Mac Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Varsity Basketball 4.3.2.1; Cadet Battery 2,1; 189th Courtyard Artil- lery; ELLR Contestant; ' 86 Anniversary Committee 1 ■ateful I am not going to even try to mention everyone th who has helped me get through VMI in the last years because you are all too numerous to mention. I must thank some people who have helped me the most. Mom and Dad. without your support during my more than questionable grades, I thank you first and most. I love you both. Angie. thanks for your support and help in getting me through all of this red tape that VMI is built on. I ' ll never forget your help. Mom and Dad Burnette. thanks for taking me m as one of your own and keeping an eye on me. you ' ve made me feel right at home. Bill and Ward, it was a great second class year with Ring Figure. Mike and Young, not a bad First class room for being thrown into the lether, I i also r . dykes, Mic Mid. and Macro dykes, you ' ve made my return to the insta-root easier and almost enjoyable. I hope that I ' ve made your initiation to the Ratline and VMI a little easier. Always remember your anniversa- ry parties!!! Again I must say that those mentioned above don ' t begin to list the number of people who have played a role in my getting through VMI and I hope I haven ' t hurt anyone by leaving them out I ' ll remember you all. and I want you to know that my appreciation is deep!!! P,S, Where ' s my mail mar?!!! Dyke: JOHN SHERMAN MANLEY Jack. Jack-0. Three-Stroke. Alexandria. Virginia Civil Engineering— USO Permit Rider 4: Dean ' s List O; RDC (Secretary) 1; Orgasmatron 21. 20, 1: Where ' s Byrum? I. Gaawee ' s Roommate 4,3.2,1, Hop and Floor 3.2.1, (Worked 3); Dick Ranker 3.2.1; Moe 1; ASCE; Steak and Ale Club 3.2. (Grand Poobah 2); Right Place at the Right Time 3.2; Firefighters 2,1 . - . In closing. I thank the Almighty for the many blessings bestowed upon me, and the many opportunities made available as well. Greatest among these is perhaps a most loving set of parents who have selflessly offered their love and guidance and supported me in all of my endeavors. Never can I repay your kindness. 1 hope that you can accept my love as a consolation. 1 thank VMI (or exposure to such things as honor, integrity, and knowledge — I will seek them always. As for my buddies. I applaud your endurance and promise you that there will always be an extra plate set at my table for each of you, {Two for you Piggy!) mpport Finally, 1 would like tc thank my mte lor her understanding throughou t these past wo years of Dykes: 1980 Ken Gam tea 1986: Mike Dav 5 Fred Scott 257 — ■ JOHN CARTER MANNING Staunton, Virginia Economics — Artillery Stench, Man Man, J C , Corporal 3; Mst Sgt 2; Cadet Cpt 1. Dean ' s Lisl (8 semesters). Academically Distinguished 2.1; Stars 2,1; DMS 1; ODE Member 2.1, Economic Scholarship 3.2; Rat Training 3; S-5 Tours 4, JMU Weekend Club 2.1, MAO Fan Club 4,3,2,1 The I ind their effect i e at the Institute could never be adequately revealed in a few short lines. The Rat year, which I thought I knew alt about before I came here, co uld not have been more of a shock to me. The loudness and confusion 1 felt will never be matched. The endless hours of study and hardwork paid off and will never be forgotten. In my attempt to escape these bleak walls o( the I my weekends were spent far away from here in the company of a beautiful young lady from Staunton whose love and understanding I could not have done without. Over these four long years. I have learned a great deal, both good and bad, and have be- come a firm believer in the expression; VMl is a great place to be from, not to be at. Even though 1 wouldn ' t want to do it over again. I will never regret having done it. Thank you Al. Mike, and John for the laughs and those endless debates Thanks Mom, Dad, and the rest of my beautiful family. If not for your love and support, I would have never made it. A special thanks to Dad and Butch for setting the example I did my best and proud of it. Dykes 1980 C K Ricliardson IVAN ALLEN MARCOTTE I.B.. Trots. Mascot. Masud Asheville, North Carolina Economics — USMC Pvt. 4.3.2; Cpl 3; Velcro Stripes 3; Sgt. 2, 2nd BN S-4 1, RDC, Dean ' s List, Little John 2; Swimming 4; Rugby 3; Waterpolo 1, Prelaw Society 2.1; Circle K 2,1. Uniform Committee 1, Mess Hall Committee 1; Illegal Car Club 4,3.2 If L ving I : popcorn popper. • pow : Generi vith t ■ powerful than mate private tendencies. (Ivan, you know yt some Third World countries.) Ivan brought out the animal instinct in all of us With his elephant walks and Panda rolls. Ivan always had a love of animals and Mexicans, His burrito runs were an institution. Whether he was hoppin ' out to the Hop In or hanging one out the window in Staunton, Ivan had a passion for anything South of the Border. Ivan would do anything for a laugh. Whether it was trotting down the stoop in a duty jacket or biting through the beer hoses at Zolloman ' s. Ivan was always a stitch and a half! A real card! Ivan was also very practical. When he wanted seafood, he went to the sea. Maybe next time he ' ll remember his pants. This problem also affected him. at Ring Figure Who ' ll ever forget, Raging Bull Marcolte, and Flaming Arrow Daughtry, roaming the halls of the Hotel Roanoke, or Ivan standing on his head lor the National Anthem. For that matter, his motto was Have Boxers; Will Travel. In conclusion, we think that a little knowledge of the law would be catastrophic. Just think Ivan, you could never pass the bar (without going in). See you at New Years BR EHD III, J.H G. Ill, WSW— Mom. thanks for the support Love. Your Son, The Spineless Creature Dyke- Raymond Peter Joinson— 1980 The Cowardly Lion, Surf. Turf. Mufly. and Breeze- 1986 DANIEL LEE MARTIN Dan, Dino, Slam Troutuille, Virginia Chemistry — Army A friend once told me that VMl would be four years of pure hell. I paid him no mind because 1 wasn ' t going to any military school for a million dollars. Three years ago I proved myself wrong and my friend right VMl itself has been pure hell but I wouldn ' t give it up for any- thing The friendships born and bred here are permanent. Had it not been for a lot of guidance from my parents, I would never have met the Brothers Slam. Rags. Jonesy and Chris. Thanks roomies for putting up with me. To Mom and Dad. thanks, I know it ' s been hard- er on you than me, but you still cared and kept me going with love and patience. And finally, a date to remember, August 14, 1980. Thanks Terry. 1 never would have made it without you. And last but not least, here ' s to those Ghetto boys, what a party, this Bud ' s for i 1980: Matt Wright 1986: Scott Spanky Miles Tom Mac McCarthy 1983 Chris Caudill % DANIEL REID MASON Richmond, Virginia Air Force Cadet Wallers 1, Rugby 3,2.1; Human Being 4.3,2,1. The journeys, the winter walks in the night. Clyde. Spanky. the plumber and our own private Idahos. the crawls throi snow, yeah, going fishing, the Doors, Tom Robbins, the mise the reaiiiation of what will be, will be. Dopey These moon-lit memories of the easier for me lo successfully si there, will bring Dyke 1980; Mike Lunning DAVID MATAWITZ Kirtland, Ohio Chemistry — Navy David ' s roommate, 1 must say goodbye lo him as well as VMI 1 ■e no regrets about leaving the mother ' r ' but I think that 1 shall ,5 him. He was in every sense of the word, a unique individual. He 5 the type of individual who would reason that even though we had only twenty mir We would just I I SRC. I fasl i ; hell. Besides being able . he was also academically unique. He is o can spend the whole year complaining lurse and then ace it in the end. What e leaves VMI. 1 do not know. Maybe he nc to attend the football games that he s here. I also wonder though if perhaps I won ' t pick up a paper someday and about the lone VMI graduate who is returning after being lost at the South Pole, then again, maybe I will read about the lone VMI graduate who died from a bird eating spider in the jungles of Brazil. Whatever his true destiny may be, 1 fear that this is the last I shall see of my roommate. Goodbye My Old Friend the only person 1 know about how he is failing a will happen to him wher Dyke; 1980 John Runyon 1986 Rob Johnson Ernie Oversren r JOHN RICHARD MAYER ' Trapper John, Doctor L. Mayerski Sparta, New Jersey Biology — Army Pvi 4.2.1. Cpl. 3; Pre-Med Society 3,2; NY-NJ Club 4,3,2; B S.U. 4; Deans List 4,3,2.1; Ac Distinguished 3,2.1; Timmons Music Society 4,3.2.1. President 1, Treasurer 2; Firefighters 2, Ski Club 2,1; Martial Arts Club 3.2.1; Army Scholarship 2,1; Reserve Officers Association 2.1. Us hard to believe that I have made the transition from Rat to First. It (eels like such a long time ago that 1 came here while at the same time it feels like only yesterday. My primary goal in college has al- ways been to get into medical school. Now that I ' m at the brink of success I can look back and see that 1 have learned a lot along the way. Despite all the disappointments and many a lonely night in bar- racks I have to say, (grudgingly) that I will miss this place. I did have some good times here; Duck ' s as a rat. Spanky ' s and Francois as a third. Ring Figure as a second and Rat Daddy as a first. Through it all 1 think I have grown up a lot, but I can only thank God that it good times. I hope you all achieve your goals. Bui most o( all to thank my parents for all their love and support, without w would never have made it to where I am now. To everything there is a s the heavens. A time to be down and a time to build i r the ) lime to every purpose i time to die; a time to break 1 weep and a time to laugh; a le to keep and a time to cast Eerie- 5 3; 1-6 KENNETH LEE McCALLISTER Mac, Kenny, SH CrozGt. Virginia Civil Engineering — Civilian Varsity Baseball 3.2,1; Foolball 4; Monogram Club 2.1, 39th Stre. Club, Dial S ; B.B. Suspension Club — 82 ' ; Private 4,3,2.1 I have often wondered why I decided to come to VMI. As most, cannot really pinpoint an exact reason. Staying here was a bigger a I than c ning! le been my best years, especially my Rat 27, 1980! However, there are some very special memories that I will always cherish! Beginning with the Oyster Bowl — 80-81, through Ring Figure ' 82 and the Zolloman ' s Parties to To the members of our baseball team, there is no way but up! The 1981 season, 3-37 the - ' cool van Did we really lose those many? I don ' t remember! What an improvement in ' 82, 11-29 and fourth in the conference. In the ' 83 season. Southern Conference Champs. And the boss man T.J, said that we couldn ' t do it! Thanks a million to Coach White, you have taught me more than you know Finally. I would like to thank all of my friends helping me survive these past four years. Most of all. thanks Mom and Dad for everything, even those little things that you didn ' t think I i Chris Planeti Ralph Frye f i— 1 PAUL JOHN McCUSKER ■■Sandblaster. P.J. Roanoke, Virginia Economics Infantry Cpl.. Reg. Ops Sgt.. Cadet Captain Reg. Ops. Officer; Vice-President Young Economists Society 1, Chairman, Investment Club Research Comm.; Vice-Pres. VMI Bloodmobile 1; Cadet Recreation Comm. 1; New Cadet Review Comm 1; Deans List 2; Cadre 3.2.1; Rugby 4; Rat Training 3; Cadet Assistant 1; Ghetto 3.2,1; Summer School Society 2,1; Road Trip Survivor Four long years ago this didn ' t seem to be a realistic thing. The fir class year appeared to be out of touch, an impossibility to reach. Bi here I am with reality plus. Am 1 a better man? Am 1 a citizt soldier? Jim. Mark. Keith, and Ben — I love you as brothers. The; will always be with me memories of our growth together mer. T, Casey and Hog— although you weren ' t roommat lationship was that close I salute you for all you have done is more than 1 can express. Max. yours is a special case ' learned the ways of an honorable man. from the greatest te. born, — Thank you. To everyone else, you completed the b so now dearly call friendship. Without it and you VMI u been a different story for me. Dr. Monsour — I wish you all thanks for it all. Cynthia, you wear a VMI ring, without sai you, it is the closest tribute 1 can pay to the most special my life. Mom and Dad — you were the real key. You congratulated me. and prodded me. Without you all this w not have been a reality. Thank You and may God Bless yi you everything. Go- The life of c n loved so dearly 1 by anything. MJP i 1980 Andy Ludlum 1986: David Sheckells Stu Heishman MARK ALLAN McDONALD Mac, Jar-head, Moron, The Master of Vengence The Punisher U.S.M.C. . V.ML on a mind, A drez as a second lieutenant with finally arrived at that goal. There we bright and glorious and there again v black and dreary. Through both good notion that If I needed help I could roommates, close friends, the swim tea ation one of these individual: mmer day in August of 1979 ' graduate from V.M.I, and cnti days at VMI, which were : the many days that were i bad I strived on with the count on it from my parents. im, and myself. In a clutch silu- ilways there to lend a helping hand I would like to especially thank my parents for bearing with me for four long and ardous years. Without their understanding and dedic sible ope my parents learned as much about myself and the Institute as I did about them and V.M.I. To both of us it was a learning experience. Now I ' m at a crossroads In my life. V.M.I, has provided me with the knowledge and the will to strive to be the best because second best Is never good enough. Now it is up to me to use the knowledge that 1 have attained and have the challenges of life which are down the road 1 hope that in the future I will strive to do my best at any task brought before me because I represent not only myself but my family, country, and school In closing I know my brother Paul U S.M.M.A. 85 and my brother Jim, VMI 86 ' and hopefully my brother Steve V.M-I 89 ' achieve as much knowledge and sense of honor as 1 have from this Institute. Dykes: 1980— Frank Borsi TRACY SCOTT MC GEE Sam the Eagle. Simpledo k, Spacema Raleigh. North Carolina Bilogy — Army Infantry Medical Corps Reg, Band 4. Cpl. 3; Reg Color Sgt. Reg. Sgl. Major 2; Pw 1. Rang- er Tab 2; DMS; Deans List 4.3,2,1. J V. Rifle Team; Timmins Society Vice President. 1 through ; suffered through t Scolt and I Bio-Rats Iv Orgasmic, Ana!, and three years as a roommate with me. A n has been rooted, slammed, and misunderstood as many time has been must (by V.M.I, definition) have vast stores of charac up. This is true since Scott is certainly one of the mosl i upright persons 1 have ever met. There are very few people c 1 would say I am proud to have known them as a friend and one of them. Despite the spontaneous combustions, jigaboo ; etc ... I really do feel thai Scott, we will probably meet would feel that my life has been enriched by knowing you. is a friend is always a friend, and a brother is born for the stress. ' ' (Prov. 1717) 1980 Cliff (scout) Munns 1986 Di Podo (Tron) Alex Swafford {Twilight Zaxon] Scott is nisk Q ROBERT STUART MC GEHEE Bedford, Virgir EEAir Force an Class of 1983 4.3.2, Vice President 1; General cutive Committee 4.3.2,1; Cpl. 3; Sgt. 2; Cadre 3; I.E.E.E. 1; Nate Turner Chess Club 2.1; Class Officer-In-Charge Ring Figure 2; Mary Baldwin Road Trip Club 4.3.2,1. The Rat Line was an unforgettable experience, and an experience 1 never wish to repeat, Paul, thank you for being a true B.R and great : then. I appreciate your frienship. we worked hard that first t finally paid off. Many thanks go to Don Meyers . . , you in more ways than you will ever know. ■■Much I Nothing. dsummer Night ' s Dream . the various Ring Figure Com- worked so hard — a thousand Third Class year lived up t thank you ' s (or the best Ring Figure this school will ever see ' Also. 1 would like to thank Ms. Kendall Brent and my parents for making Ring Figure ' 83 complete by sharing it with me. Finally, after many learning experiences and tribulations my First Class year has arrived. I have made many friendships while being here. I sincerely hope these friendships will continue through the years after graduation. I wish also to thank Al. John. Stoney. and room 173 for making the good times better and the bad times bearable Brother Rats, thank-you (or allowing me to serve you as a Class Officer It has been an honor to serve you The unequaled honor in my life was when God blessed me with the best parents a son could desire. Mom and Dad, the four years before my cadetship began I was a tornado in your lives and I thank you for weathering the storm with me Thank you for the image you fiave giv- en me and the advice anything worthwhile is never easy to obtain. That ' s the real reason I came to V.M.I. Mom and Dad — I love you. ! all ;upport r this DYKES 1980 Don Meyers Ralph Snyd 1986 Ala Bre n Leather nl McMar ALAN ROY MC GREER Rack, Theory, Skylab, Richie Thousand Oaks. California Chemistry — Air Force 31 , 2 , IVsi Cpl. 3 2; Sgt. 2W. Ll. IVj; Hop and Floor Com- 4,3,2,1; Academically Undistinguished 4,3,2.1; Bowling Alley , ACS, 3,2,1; Vice Pres. 2; Rm 56 Rack King 3.2.1; EC-GC te Club 4,1; BIO 2,1; Chemistry Tutor 1. ir August 27, 1979 — 1 came through limits gates thinking I knew t was ahead. But I cound never guess what was to happen in the four years. It started out by dropping my rifle into Ihe court 1 — from the fourth stoop Ahead were both good and bad times, imers spent at VMI and overseas, the parties, — both types, and senior year trip to Florida. The most precious thing that VMI gave were my friends! My rat roommates who got me through my first . and Tom and Paul who got me through the next three. I will you both most of all. We now have new goals to meet and the d to conquer. I hope much better for Ihe ' character that was at VMI, The best of luck to my friends. Exit May 17, 1983. i you have been my inspiration for the past I n who I was always able to come to. I love yoi I years and the nore each day. and Dad thank you : . Bill Baa Lamb— 1979(b) Wayne Fuller— 1986 ' and love during the DANIEL WILLIAM McGUIRE Bonehead, ' RC (TD) West Long Branch. New Jersey Civil Engineering — UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS Pwl , 1st Cpl,. 1st Sgt., 1st. Capt., Pvl.; Marine Detachment 4,3,2.1; (Treasurer 1), Scuba Club 3,1; Newman Club 4,3.2.1; Ghetto 3,2.1. Vice President -Alpha Tau Buzzy; AT A. AC; . l Ciub 1. 4 yrs. ago, an arrogant yankee walked in the arch and now he ' s getting ready to leave; even more arrogant and still proud to be Irom the side that WON! 1 had a long trip up and a quick trip down, but all in all it ' s been worth it, I ' ve learned lessons I ' ll never forget (unfortunately not in academics). Keil. Mole. Rog: what can I say? You ' ve been brothers for 3 yrs. In spite of third class year, cocktails, frats civilian clothes, and summer school, we made It in one piece (more or less). I ' ll never forget you, and the best of everything in life to you, Moto, Finster, and the rest of Maj, Mac ' s academic Over-achievers, see you in the Green Machine at long last! Semper Fi Mom. and Dad thanks for all the love, support, inspiration, and prayers. I hope someday 1 can show just how much you ' ve meant m this struggle. Thank-you, I love you. Little Blister. Attila. Kerry — Thank-you too; each of you in your own way made it all worthwhile, made life a little brighter. 1 hope you share in my |oy as you have shared in my joy as you have shared in my sorrows in the past Now is the time to arise, go forth, and conquer; the world is yours, Dykes 1980: Steve Letts 1986 Jeft Hughes ROBERT FRANCIS MEDNIKOV Zjpper, Harry, Coach Keswick, Virginia -Air Force Mast . (Thank God ' l 4.3.2.1, Lax 4.3,2,1. Conlinemcnl Club 4. t 1 Club 2 (Thanlts Sam ' ): Atlanta and Richmond Fun Clul r Debt 2.1, Kappa Sigma (Honorary Memberl 1 VMI. On Aug 22, 1979, I experienced my lirst day of Fun After, (II Many visits to tlic RDC, GC. EC. (21 Many trips (too many to count or remember) to that tin shack down the road, (3) A couple of years on conlinemeni, (4) A few (?) Prat parlies, (5) Several memo- rable lacrosse trips and (6) Hundreds of great (?l) memories, i guess I can handle anytfiing. right!? Well, the one thing about this place I will remember the most is the way it taught me to get out of trouble I lady in. Thai i VMI Finally, I want to thank Mom. You got me in here and helped r through I know 1 wasn ' t the sparliling Keydet of the Corps, bu !| rst 1 H !t VgTMHSM i ' , JS syi mI ' anB S iip|H H 11 IBk : ' i. bfl l a STEPHAN JOSEF MELITZ Disco, Nazi. Mellie-moo, Mel Farmingville. New York Economics and Modern Languages — Air Force (pilot) I Commander, Vice President of the Honor Coi always managed to excel in all the areas iha erience And when Steph did something he always managed It look effortless. He rapidly advanced from Pop-to-Melitz J rat to Vice President of the Honor Court and Regimental h his contributions to the corps were great, Steph still to be around when his assistance was needed, Steph also IV to have a good time and could party as good as anyone. If inislralion could have seen him dancing like John Travolta on tops, sneaking out of barracks like a spy in a late nighl mov- swinging from the lights like Tarzan, they would have had a breakdown. It wasn ' t always easy living with Steph. but the es made up for the bad. Steph, you ' ll undoubtedly succeed in ■ you attempt, remember us when you ' re on top. Looking back at these four years, it is very difficult to summ feelings about friendships, experiences and personal achie VMI has given far more than an education. It has taught i true friendships are about Living an left an impression which will stay wi experiences at VMI have taught Because of the responsibilities that valuable insight into my capabilities of myself and those around me 1 li pectations. I ' d like to thank my roon also my advisor and friend — Doc. Mom and Dad and Christina for being so wonderful ; Dykes: Frank Galgano— 1980 Dion Scaglione— 1983 sharing with special people has me for the rest of my life. My e a great deal about myself. re placed upon me I gained a MI has left me demanding much ve here with the highest of ex- lates for always being there and tut most important, thank you suppoi i« . 1 TODD EMERY MILES Springfield. Virginia Biology Virgin Private 4.3.2.1; F Company Guidon; Editor-in-Chief 1983 Bomb: Class Patch Design; TCFC; Ring Construction; CEC 3.2.1; Summer School 4.3.2.1; Azaela Festival 2; Ring Figure Magazine; Publication Board; Young Democrats say that ei- loyable. and luse if Todd ■ ni ; Hi Todd! I hope graduation isn ' t thi ther! Being Todd ' s friend and mentor has been qui I ' ll always know I have a good friend. Why, you ask ' ever aspires to political office as he hopes. I have unique insight in his life, and could blackmail him silly! Seriously though, to those wl haven ' t known Todd — it ' s your loss and only those who know hi know what 1 mean. Take care, and Godspeed my friend. I wish to say thanks to a few special friends that beli made these last four years enjoyable. First and fore parents whose love not only carried me but lifted my pressed, other times confused spirit thanks to my roommates; all of tb Arn and Chris. Lastly, the person i lems and usually gives good advici friends and others, nor where we a Dyke: I Bears. Denny McGui s. Secondly. I ' d like to express my em. Pitt, Fish, Ham, Ben. Dinger, whom 1 always go to with my prob- , Bill. I ' ll never forget these dear re all from; VMI. -1980 ziLrii MALACHI MONROE MILLS III Chi Camphill, Pennsylvania Civil Engineering — Army Corps of Engineers Honor Court 1; Football 4,3.2,1. Henry ' s Little Brother 1,2.3,4, Monogram Club 2,1; Head of Buildings and Grounds Fral Butox , Charter Member in Room of Pain 2.3; Christmas Gaybo 2; Key West Men 2, Brother Fat 1.2,3.4; Nomad 2 ( you should c I sincerely hope that graduation from VMI is not my most cherished moment, 1 believe life has better things to offer than what I have ex- perienced in the past four years. But without those experiences I would not be able to appreciate what the future holds for me. Graduation is the first step, up and out, and in the right direction. The commitment I have made to VMI and those persons close to me will carry me through any bad times to come. The friendships 1 have made here at VMI I hope will be far more than fond memories. See you soon, and lake care of yourselves — Cheese, Rubber, Dodger, Dino, Dah. Tater, Wags. Jay, Hank Tude, Mello, B K . Newis, Blobz, Buff. Rockhead. K-man, Bubba. Linko. and Nik. The family and friends you have today, always make tomorrow worthwhile. Well Dad, I considered it Dykes 1980 Hugh M Fain III 1986: James Stoncy Nowlir Scott Casper Hunter sound decision. DANIEL PATRICK MULHERIN Mole, Binky, Moon Fairfax Station, Virginia -Air Force Pvt 4,3,2.1. Rugby 4,3,2,1. Pi Rho Ghetto 3.2,1; Summer School Society 3,2,1; Ring Figure Rock Painter 2; RDC 1; 400 Club. It IS impossible to sum up my years at V.M.I, in these few lines. It is equally difficult to thank all those who have helped me through these long, trying years; but there are several people that 1 cannot let go without a word o! gratitude. My roommates — Bonehead, Keil and Fied. You have all been my brothers. We have shared the good and the bad. Whenever 1 doubted my future here y ' all gave me the encouragement to keep going. My Parents — 1 have put you both through a lot in the past four years. Without your constant support and understanding I don ' t know if 1 could have made it. Thank you for keeping your doubts hidden. Dad, you ' re right. I can stand on my head for four years. I love you both. Lynn — You have changed my life so very mu h. 1 never could have made it without you V.M I. is finally behind us and a fan asCic life to- gether is ahead of us Rich, Scarf, Jimbo, Andy, good luck n all you do. Thank s Pati Good luck dykes, all you have to do is wan It, Dykes 1980 Richard Moun 1986: Chris Bass f!. TERRELL M. MUNSON Lizard, -Crash Burn, Torch Woodstock. Virginia Civil Engineering — Air Froce Dean ' s List 4.3.2.1; ASCE 3.2,1; AF scholarship 4.3.2.1. When I arrived at VMI on 22 Aug. 1979. I was told that I had Tak en the hard road . I won the battle of my Rat year, only to lose the « ar as a third It was then that I found out how tightly the bonds of friendship were woven at the Institute. My good friend. Keith, and 1 left on a cold day in March. I returned on even a colder day (he next January I had missed my Ring Figure, but upon my return, I got the ring. And so I entered my first class year with renewed friendships, and a brother. Mike, whose long hard road was just beginning. To all the guys in club house 139. {Sweet Pea. Grass ' hopps ' . Curdog. Hymie, and Chip) my most sincere thanks. And of course there is Chris, who made The Zoo fit for human occupation. Mom and Dad, thank you for your support and love. I love you both very much. And last, but certainly not least, thank you Suzanne, for your constant support, encouragement, and love. TMM Dykes. 1979: Hossein Eshaghi 1986- Paul Burch r CALVIN LEE MURRAY Cal, Cool Cal. Kevin Lee Newport News. Virginia Economics — Army Four years ago, we came to VMI nol knowing what lo expect We liad cliosen a road that only a lew cake each year. The Ralline was only a lokc belore we arrived here but alter a day 1 that quickly changed It became a nightmare. We came through our Rat year and became VMI, Our Third Class year came and a new ratline hit us. Academicsl! The Third ' s the year belore were nol kidding. Then came the dream year, Ring Figure could not have come sooner that weekend made the two year wait worthwhile What a great weekend lo be wearing the Ring we had heard so much about. It was all il was said lo bel And now the end ol Ihe story is near. The new kid from some distant area is now a close Iriend Thank you for the many great moments and people, VMI We owe a lot lo you although we €V CHIEWCHARN NARATHONG Electrical Engineering : for some strange reason we laugh about it now. Funny thing about VMI, the problems we encountered are now but laughing matters. To Jeannie, I owe many thanks for coming along at just the right time! The last two and a half years have been super and many more will follow. Thanks Babe! To Mom and Dad, I owe much thanks and love. They were always there when I needed them They loved me through • great times. They are what this place is a IEEE 3.2.1; Sigma Pi Sigrr Distinguished. Cadet Assistant Among Students in American U Thanks to my Royal Thai Air f friends, especially my roomales a long way ;r) 2.1; Who ' s Who . my Mom and Dad. Khai helping me through schoo Whei Shai first riculated with us in August 1979. i visit in the United States. Introduced to the new world as a rat. it wa; very confusing at first. However, being placed in a foreign environ meni did not even hinder his academic excellence he brought ovei from Thailand. His TOY (temporary duty) here at VMI has instilled ar unbreakable brotherhood between his brother rats, especially his room- mates Through four years of hard and fun times. Shaun had cool- breezed through it all. As the saying goes. You can take the boy out of Thailand, but you can ' t take Thailand out of the Boy, Good luck, and continue on what you do best, (We all hope you enjoyed your vis- for MABP I DANA HOLLADAY NEAL Dino. Dana Joe Richmond. Virginia Air Force Special If I put down on paper everything I want to put down, the whole world will think I ' m nuts. I couldn ' t agree more, either. It has been one intense trip. The VMI experience has lifted me up, slammed me down (hard), and above all. rebuilt a man desperately in need of rebuilding. To everyone, I salute you. I am exalted. DAVID IRVIN NEVILLE, JR. ■Til run it, D.C. Cool Washington. D.C. Chemistry — Army President, American Chemical Society 1; Track 4.3.2.1; Monogram Club 4.3.2.1; Son Reed Memorial Scholarship; 800 meter Southern Conference Champion; 300 Club — ROTC Advanced Camp; Proman 4.3,2.1 I see a light, yet the tunnel is dark. As the days pass, the light shine brighter 1 know the end is near, and this is what 1 want 1 knew could make it. but I needed the help of Mom and Dad. Coach Wad (stump, stump!), friends, and relatives. The Institute is a part of me and has helped me grow and develop. Thanks BR. ' ' when I was down, best of luck to all. Remember to set your goal: and then go for them. Dyke- Bush— 1980 5 Black. Darryl Winfield — 1986 ' - - JOHN CRAWFORD NEWLAND ■■Noker. Fred. Hugh II. Newls Oakton, Va. Chemistry — Air Force 1.3.2.1. Academically Distinguished 2.1; La- ! 2.1. For those I composing these histories our endeavor is fast coming to a close. All of us at one instance (or several) have asked ourselves why we have stayed so long while so many others have left VMI What special qualities, it any. do we have that enabled us lo perseruere? These special qualities we have acquired in our quest to become the VMI man are probably not readily accountable. Only when we enter the real world will our special virtues, or lack there contemporaries Then and only then, will we be able to measure our success at VMI and begin to realize if it was in fact worth it . While these intangible virtues are our greatest distinguishable characteristics, other benefits are readily visible. These include a fine education, a sense of togetherness, and a sense of pride in our accomplishments. These were acquired through long hours of study and enduring an im- perfect system and an administration with conflicting interests. Despite all of lis shortcomings there is indeed some sadness in leaving VMI. It ' s the ending of a part of our lives, and it ' s leaving good friends. I wish the best of everything to the 434 gang who helped me get through my rat year, and to three very special, tolerant roommates, Mike. John and little Al, Thanks for the support Mom and Dad, Mike, Willia . Kirl and i Run for the i ; fast , your fate is delivered, Dan Fogelberg BRADLEY KENT NORWOOD Richmond, Virginia Chennistry — Navy Little Dingle. Mr Chemistry, Breed, Weed. Norky, Norwoos, Mom; Cadet Private 4,2,1; Pseudo Corpora! 3; Glee Club 3; Timmins Society 4,3.2.1; Theatre Staff 3.2; Cadet Battery 2,1; ACS 2.1, Well, there isn ' t enough space to write what one wants about Brad. but this will have to do A fanatic about old cars, he was either day- dreaming about buying an old Cadillac, or attempting to fix the one but he managed to get many things done ll seems to be a long and strong running desire to be a pilot, then an astronaut, and I ' m sure he can handle either one with expertise, (al- though 1 think he could make it bigger in the Chemical Corps) but no determination matched by only a few. It is for this reason that Brad We (Dan and I) have endured the smell of paint an glue and feet As fo and who knows what else; we ' ve heard about almost made prior to 1950; and I ' ve come to realize that w hen 1 leave this ' iz . phone call Institution I ' m going to miss one of the most honest. speclable friends I ' ve ever come to know sincere, and re- Zl ais 1 LOVE The best of luck to you always, and I know you ' ll s ever you do, because that ' s the way you are. And 1 ucceed in what- can say without Dyke 1980 Jody 1986 Anlho fear ot persecution that 1 love you like a friend and a brother. MJB ' 83 Many thanks to all those who put up with me ove the past four years here, and supported my efforts from the homefr an. In the words of Charles Dickens: ll was the best of times, it was the worst of times , ■■ BKN PTL Dykes: 1980 Louis McBnde 1986 Joe Shmslock ( 1 GRAHAM ALLEN NUTTYCOMBE Nut, Nutty Newport News, Virginia Economics. Special Student lorlant person In my life, Susan, thanks for all the ($1 and status slips. But most of all, I ' m very , understanding and patience you ' ve provided over I LOVE YOU, ALWAYS AND FOREVER ?■= ' iS JAMES McLEMORE OUTLAND C-Ham, Plug, Jaymo, Bullett Head, Yimi Jo Norfolk, Virginia English — German — Army Cross Country 4,3.2.1; Indoor and Outdoor Tr ck 4,3.2.1 TnCapl 1. Lacrosse 4,3,2,1; Hist rian 1. Ghetto 3,2,1; Pvt Cpl. Sgt. Lt; Most Monogram Club 2; Wade Williams soft shoe 4.3.2.1; 5SAC 2 Fun at Ft, Bragg Club 2; Ensoc 2.1; Summer School 2; G.C.-E.C; Disgruntled and Abused 4,3,2,1 Four years at the Virginia Military Institute is a gratifying experience that 1 will never forget. It ' s hard to believe t at all of the fun and Fo. no conformity the world whips you with its displeasure. games is coming to an end, but to tell you th truth. May 17th can ' t — Emerson: Self-Reliance get here soon enough. The Rat Line, Academ s, Coach Williams and track practice have all at one time or another seemed to have gotten Refiectio ns on a four y ear history at VMI calls to mind a wide variety the best of me. but somehow. I ' ve always b een able to survive I of emot ons, incidents. good times and disillusionsments that only one guess that ' s what VMI is all about; being able to conquer one adver- who has done his tin e here can understand. Above all, however. sary after another, I ' m grateful for my roomma tes over the past three the VM experience is made up of many people and learning to live years for making life bearable here. Thanks Russell. Kenny, Jamie, with or without them essential for survival. Certain individuals who David, Curtis and especially Gray for puttinc up with me all four also di their time w th me made the completion of an often stormy years. Most of all I thank Mom and Dad for granting me the guid- cadetshi possible. JP and The Merchant provided the best possible ance, strength and love necessary to survive th s place. 1 LOVE YOU! start. The three rooms ' 42 with Tater, Snickers. Paul, Yieth, and Ben put up with the daily routine. The Ghetto crew with the following nmer, TR. OD, Red. Stone. Max, Wilmer, Sink, 3 Dans. Chris, Wags. Andy. Kev. and lOlBen, Teddy. Bob. The hard charges of the Den. Others at home also deserve credit. EO cookies and the Joe Cool cards at Christmas. Grov ' 81 came through with some wild party antics and an older brother ' s wisdom, GC ' 49B provided (and I quote) The best damn experience of your life — but right now I ' ll just call it an experience. Mom gave the understanding, even when she didn ' t. . . and so there ain ' t nothing more to write about, and I ' m rather glad of it because if I ' d a knowd what a trouble it was to graduate I wouldn ' t a tackled it and I ain ' t going lo no more But 1 reckin ' I got to light out fa territory ahead of the rest because ihey going to adopt me and sivilize me and I can ' t stand It . . (Mark Twain), 5B WHITNEY H. OWENS Wobblie-Hog: Whit. Eli. Who Rose Hill. Virginia History — Armor 1 Band 4.3.2,1; SPS 4.3; Mallory Mill Rifle Team 4.3,2,1; Regin 4.3 (Discharged 2) In the beginning was the fourth stoop. And it was void, and dark and used not. Then there was a great hue and cry. and twenty score and eight did fall from grace, and were flung into the great never-never land. This was a world turned topsy-turuey. where all manner of grief did flow uphill, not down, where youths did watch their hair fall out like old men ' s and all laws of nature were null and void Into this world came the hero of our story, Who, in search of TRUTH. And he did volunteer for the Mallory Hall Militia. for to study natural philosophy, and perhaps find TRUTH. Who ' s mentors said Get ye to the upper levels and learn of the god Calc. that ye may have the tools to find TRUTH ' And Who. our hero, went But the demons and mininions of the upper floors did not wish him there — not the Speedy One. nor the One of the Sleeping Pills, nor the others. And they did smite him, hip and thigh, saying Even unto the fourth and fifth year we doom thee! Our hero. Who, being no fool, promptly said Nay I shall seek TRUTH beyond the clutches of the god Calc! Our hero did seek TRUTH in Ar works of others, rather than by t disappear into the bowels of th I His . hoping to fin DUANE ALIN PADRICK Pud. Duano. Wrench Hench Newport News. Va. Civil Engineering — Air Force Pvl. 4; Cpl. 3; Sgt. 2; Band Co. X.O, 1; Pep Band ' 2.1; Henchmen 3.2; Ring Figure Magazine Circul Pervert Corner 3.2.1. Cadre 3.2.1; Dean s List 3; Ai Although my four years at VMI haven ' t been exactly what 1 would call fun , it was definitely an experience My roommates rat-year were great, thanks for helping me through it all I would like to thank J.J. for many interesting nights up town (Lord knows how we made it back to barracks). Along the same line. 1 express my deepest grati- tude to Mark Corner for tolerating us. Really Mark, we had great times in Pervert Corner our last three years. And to the Penguin, how year Mom and Dad, thanks for your understanding and support (es- pecially that of the financial type!!) I love you both. Sandy, thanks for always being there when I needed you, and of course, to the Hench- man, Wow what a party! To VMI— I exit stage left. Dyke; . Hub O MARK ANTHONY PAPPAS Pappy, Papillon Highland Park, New Jersey English — Army Football 4,3,2.1, Monogram Club 2.1; Dean ' s Lis ' Hillary Club. Sounding Brass; Fellowship of Christ 2,1; Religious Council; English Society 3.2.1. The days have passed so quickly, yet some of the i too real. If it hadn ' t been for a good dyke, strong roommates, and an understanding family, this good ole ' boy may not have stuck it out. Yet the Lord blessed me with patience and i learned to adjust. Now on the event of graduation, I thank God for the opportunity to have come here 1 know 1 have experienced and taken part in much more at VMI than I would have at any other college. Thanks to all of ' 83 especially my special friends who with me m the room Looking back, we had some supe will be more, for sure Perhaps this mystique about bein for life IS true. I don doubt it a bit. A special thanks goe to the football coaches for giving n tunity to come to VM I wish you the best of luck in all ors. Coach Sanford, what can 1 say? Thanks for your God Bless you Mom and Dad. without you nothing would have been possible. And my deepest thanks goes to my brothers and their fam- ilies for their love, i don ' t care what anyone says, there ' s nothing like encouragement For long you live and high you fly, Smiles you give and tears you cry. All you touch and all you see, is all your life will ever be Dyke: Remember: 1980 + 3 Showing his true Rat spirit, Tom Spartz raises hell during a pep rally. Late night RDC meetings gave Brcck Gorman enough character to endure four years He enjoys his meals more now. but Nate Turner still sits at company staff. Clockwise on opposite page. Early on his first day at VMl, Brent Donahoe leads Echo company to their rooms. With a defeated look table : his face, Mark Geuvremont etaught Somewhat less than enjoyable evenings on the fifth stoop just a faint memory for Ian Sears. First Ciass 269 CHARLES DEREK PATTERSON ' •Chuck Civil Engineering — Army Wytheuille. Virginia ASCE 4.3.2.1; Tennis 4; Kuch Club 4.3.2.1; Pvt, 4.3.2.1; Buick Road Trip Club 4,3,2.1 My long stay al VMl is almost over. Everything I did before I came here seems so insignificant. The bad times have been more frequent than the good, but only memories of the good times remain. I ' m glad ! came here because no other school can make friendships as strong. For all my friends, your names need not be mentioned. I ' ll miss you. Special thanks goes to Kuch. John, and Stan. Without you. 1 never would have stayed. Thank you Mom and Dad for believing in me 1 OWEN LEE PEERY OP. , Owie , ■■Wing , ■■Big O Covingto Va. Civil Engineering — Air Force Varsily Goll Team 4-. ASCE 4,3,2,1; Ring Figure Comm- 2; Chairman. Ring Figure Social Comm. 2: Sl i Club 2,1; VMl Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club 1; Pvl 4; Cpl. 3; MSgt. 2; A Co. Commander 1 Well, VMl, I ! here Ch, ing what to expect, and now I leave knowing what to expect. I guess I really can ' t thank the Institute straightening me out, can I? I can ' t thank VMi for giving me a illy great education because I haven ' t been tested yet. I REALLY I ' t thank VM! for a great social life There have been a lot of great es ISandbndge 1 2, The Red House. Nag ' s Head. Ring Figure, Hill, W M etc.), but they have been few and far between So ' hy the hell am I still here? I guei ■ thai I that ( • found the answer 1 don ' t know why I am still here, b has kept me here First, was the challenge. I am on tl ing the summit of the largest mountain thus far in n ioHom, I could not even see the top. Now it is right he le and I don ' t know if I want to reach the top and si 1 the The other thing that has kepi me here has been the people. The friends I have now are the greatest They have helped me through it all. A special thanks to my roommates. You guys have been super. Thanks Ben, Bob. Franklin, and Teddy. Always stay in touch. Also, thanks Spence. Red, Jammer, and Dan for my greatest summer ever Thanks Boo Boo for keeping me going with phone calls from the outside world Best of luck to each of you and the rest of the gang Well Mom and Dad. thanks You have done alt that you could do, with all your love and guidance. Thanks for cheering when 1 cheered, and crying when 1 cried. You really have been better than I could ALAN JOSEPH PERDIGAO Al Weymouth, Massachusetts Civil Engineering — Air Force Rat 4; Cpl. 3, Sgt, 2; Lt, 1; Religious Council 3,2,1; President 1; Honor Court 1; Academically Distinguished 2, Dean ' s List 3.2; ASCE 4,3,2.1. Secretary 1; Military Order of World War Silver Medal. New- man Club 4.3.2,1; ME Cadet Assistant 2.1; Head Asst, 1; New Life Prayer Fellowship 4.3,1 Fellowship of Christian Athletes 4.3; Pre-Law Society 2.1. Ski Club 4.3.2,1, C-B.C- 3.2; Cross Country 4; Sweet Briar Visitors Club 2.1 He t of pondering to try i . Alai ) of ' ities of cadet life. 1 wonder if i for the role model for his Book I have known him, has impressed going and involved in many ac Castlione considered one such as of the Courtier? Alan, as long a me with being the classic gentleman, quite capable in all areas of mind, body and spirit. Alan gives strength to those around him, is al- advice He greets life with a humorous attitude that never lets the tri- als of cadet life get the best of him. The first thing one notices about Al IS that he has great faith. I believe this is what gives Al his strength and virtue, from which he can so readily give of himself to others Alan is a rare man in today ' s world; he is the gentleman that all of honored lo count ,1 ' s friends feel the s T.J.S. 83 u!d like to thank my parents and support 1 believe that through their prayers for my survival at t., 1 was ted to a source of ultimate strength. God Only through irace ol God have I been allowed to remain at VMl Not that I complain of want; for I have learned in whatever state t am to be content. I know how to be abased, and know how to abound; in any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of fac- ing plenty and hunger, abundance and want 1 can do all things in Him who strengthens me, Philippians 4 U-13 • thank ALL of my Brother Rats foi ■ endless 3- VERNON PERDUE Pig-F.. Yukon, Bob, Earl. Poo-Poo, Biff Roanoke. Virginia Civil Engineering; Army (Armor) Pvt 4.3.2.1; Wrestling 4; 18 Club 3,2.1; P. C. Tri-pres 2.1, Party Dynamo 1, Keeper of the Earl 1; Water Polo 1; Waiters 2.1; Roy Zimmerman Fan Club; Chariot Crew. Well they tried to keep me from it. but they couldn ! This place, that some of us love and most of us hate, will always hold fond memories (not of the I, but of my friends: George, Mule. Weed. Jim. Hunty Hunt. Tinko. Cow F.. Shep. Finster. Slime. Hollywood. Nick, Weisel, R,B.. Earl, Lumpy, and the list goes on). It is because of them that 1 have made it this far. Some said that 1 didn ' t conform to their stan dards. and they were right ' I ' m not a geek. Forgive me for not worshiping your gods! 1 have done many things at VMI. I regret none of them. I loved to party with my friends and I did. It showed in my grades, but how could I live without the party, its part o( me and al- ways will be. This place has taken some things that I can never replace (friends, Freedom), but it has given me a few things back, among them are friends, time to think about myself and to get my shit in one bag (not your bag. Buzz, but mine). There is no pain, you are receding a distant ship smo horizon You are only coming through in waves Your lips i can ' t hear what you ' re saying When I was a child I had ; hands felt like two balloons Now I ' ve got that feeling or can ' t explain, you would not understand This is not how I become comfortably numb. — Pink Floyd Well guys, What a long strange trip it has been and I ' l Dad, Mom. Travis and all of my o much. To my Rat and Fat Rat — hang i CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL PETA Chris - ' Petahead Pittsburgh, Penn. Civil Engineering— Army Rat 4,3 Pvt. 3,2; Pit. Lt 1; Honor Court 1; ASCE 3,2.1. Fellowship of Christian Athletes 2.1; New Life Prayer Fellowship 1; Cadre 1; Varsity Basketball 4.3,2.1; Steel City Fanatic — always luld be very difficult in this short paragraph to express my grati to the many people that have helped mold me into a VMI man. f 1 forget you, please forgive me. I ' d like to start with my family, with their constant love and encouragement, always made better than they were Mom, Dad. Rosemary, Dana, and Molly, o — thar To c ' friends Ed, Kei Al. Phil. Adam, Gibb. Sniff Matt. Steve, Scotty, and ail the others — I wish you good fortune To my wonderful everloving Grandparents, Tom, Bea, Greg, Z, and Mark — thank you so much for your support, A general THANK YOU. YOU ' RE GREAT! goes to Colonels Jamison. Barrett, Taylor, Cmdr. Kirkley. Ltc. Maini, The Troppoli ' s. Leach ' s. Sears ' , Jones ' . Hostetter ' s, Capt. Wilcockson, Col. Snyder. Mr. Mays. Gen. Morgan. The Lett ' s, Coach Sanford, and of course Chaplain Brother Rat Caudill. Thanx to some swell guys — Coaches Fletcher. McGregor. Contafio. Schmaus, Sandy, and Miller, the team, and all the dykes in the room. My greatest thanks goes to my brother in Christ, Ian Though we won ' t be rooming or playing ball together any longer, you ' ll always be a part of me. Thank you God for the many Blessings you have bestowed on me. Dyke; GLEN EDWARD FETING Glendower, Spaceshot II, Mindless Physics— Air Force (Pilot) Raleigh, North Carolina Pvt. 4,2.1 Cpt. 3; (no one ' s perfect!); Society of Physics Students 1; Fencing Team 4.2; Equestrian Club 3; Racquetball 3 mile ru; Scuba Club 3,2,1; Ski Club 2,1; Malory Militia 4,3,2.1 : the Ini ving little it lay ahead, I soon that the next four years would take more than a casual ef- were to succeed. Although I cannot say that life at the I 1 great. I can definitely say that there have been many great i. It is these moments which 1 shall cherish forever. To my friends and roommates, may you always find c happiness. To the AS Dept., my deepest to all those who worked so dilligently in obtaining my waiver. This means more to me than any- one can possibly imagine Finally, to my father. Dad, thank you (or your never ending s upport. your s eadfas belief me and for being there when I needed Dad. 1 love you. Dykes 1980: Richard B. Fowler 1986; Mark R. Ellington A SON KIM PHAM Flim-Flam. Charlie. Phamichi Charlottesville, Virginia Electrical Engineering — Army (SS) Virgin Pvt , Permit Rider; Cool Breeze. V.M.i 1 loue It and 1 hate il It makes .„.,,. Ti today. It help me 10 find who 1 am. and what 1 want i ■. Me 11 g,v s me strenglhi to accept my God and become a Chnstian- And there i a little space to desribe it. I ' ll let Shakespeare do the hon or: Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow, Creeps in this pretty our yesterdays have lighted fools. Life ' s but a walking shadow: a poor player. That struts and frets his flour upon the stage, And then is heard no more; il is a tale. Told by an idiot, full of sound and furry. Signifying nothing, ( — from Macbeth ) rs, and finally it is over. Look , Thank God lor a wonderful senior year. Mom. Uncle Elwood. and wonderful support Brother Rats. I wish you alt luc © STEPHEN LLOYD PHELPS nzo, Beryle, Teeny Weeny, Boo-Boo, Lil ' On Steve Virginia Beach. Virginia Civil Engineering — Air Force — Pilot 1 came (o know Steve when I moved in wilh him third class year. Since then we ' ve been through a lot and with each day I have gotten to know h.m better. If anyone can claim to fit the ideal of the VMI man. Steve is entitled lo. He has the ability to overcome pressures from outside and from within and p erform well in whatever he sets his mird to Most people have only seen the intense, disciplined Steve, but 1 have come to know him for a truly generous, sensitive man with just the right touch of humour When thinking of words lo describe Steve, two stick out the most: Dependable and Sincere. Over the years I ' ve known Steve to always do as he says and usually more. Every group of rats he had charge of he selflessly devoted himself. As CpL, Sgt,. and Ll, Steve showed concern for others. Many underclassmen owe him more than they will «S Steve ' s sense of humour seemed to broaden with the years (and abuse). Since 3rd class year, we shared our differences, the fact that I was always right is not important. No matter fiow much we discussed, argued and criticised, we remained friends and usually parted laugh- ing. I have no doubt that Sieve can succeed wherever he goes and WSW Remember. Put out your hand and to ch the (ace o( God Mom and i are as proud of you as anyone co old eve RBJ To all o( you who are special to me. thanks fc r putti 9 up with me BR ' s 1 will miss and long lor the closeness we have s ared 1 will al. ways cherish these memories Good Luck Dykes Finally, and most Importantly, thank you Lord ( r lovin 3 me SLP Dykes Yues E Pollart-1980 Billy Hey Adrian — RAT Roulldis v MARLO ANTONIO BAGOL PILE Merlo the Magician, Baby Pile Air Force Glee Club 4.3.2.1; Cadet Assistant 3.2.1, Biology Dept. Librarian 1. Arnold Air Society 4; Delia Co Guidon 1; Pvt. 4.3.2.1. Fire Fighter 1 It all started on 23 August 1979 Merlo was a 16 yr. old boy. Left behind his lovely Mom and Dad, and his young girlfriend. He came to VMI to start his new life, Merlo suddenly encountered the spartan life o( a rat. With certain goals to reach, and a certain way to reach them, Merlo survived the rigors of the rat line. Since then he has done everything to make it through graduation. Congratulations and ig but VMI, Their help and thoughtfulne; ' through lo the end Special thanks to greatly helped mi lovely young lady. Barbara, If it wasn ' t for her, I would have ratline even before Parent ' s Weekend arrived. And lastly, I my brolher rats the best of luck in the future. And I ' m proud member of the Class of 1983. Dyke; G. ELLIS PITTMAN JR. ' •Pit Cherry Hill, N.J. Biology, Army — Inf. Pvt. 4.3,2.1; Firefighlers 1, VMI Scuba Club 3.2,1; Public Relalions Manager 1. Red Front Ranger 4.3,2.1; Recondo — Summer Camp 82. Out of an original fjv with me. Whether i because no one else portant is that I ' ve b im during Rat year only one still roorr ,e we get along so well together either of us is unimportant. What is m it friends with Ellis through experienct . Ther« i the I : that that few people could imagin your parent ' s house to spend the night (on the way to West Point) at two o ' clock in the morning. The time when I had to exercise the devil from you. and the lime during the Summer Camp Good Deal that you and 1 climbed Jockey Ridge at night on July 4th. All the things that we have done together over the last four years would fill this en- tire book and most people wouldn ' t even believe them, except of course for us. Although I ' ve learned to sleep with a pillow over my head from your snoring, there isn ' t anyone else that I would have wanted to room with for four years Through it all Ellis has been there always ready to try and outdrink, outdance, and out party me although who won most of the time is doubtful since both of us were usually having too good of a time to worry about it. Ellis is a man te the humorous side of king s life I I things. i Chanfoi all days is tha wasted many a remember you aid The mo lot laughed. ' ; the ■■! ' ■ if it had r ;t completely 1 And 1 would lor Ellis. I ' ll a I of HF Alter four years I can honestly say that the years wouldn ' t have been as fun or bearable without Fish and his good humored complaining. Good Luck on what ever you do, always remember here Kitty. Kitty. Kitty, Thanks Mom Dad for youi DAVID ALAN POWELL Botanist, Scrawnzo, Dave Anywhere. U.S.A. Army — SS CWRT 4.3.2.1; Ranger Pit 4.3,2; Tanker Pit. 1; Theater 2; 2.1. Cpl, 3; 74 Club 4.3,2.1. Dave Powell — historian. Civil War expert extrodinaire. C W fan and lover of the Good Doctor. What else could one say about Dave Powell that would be suitable for a VMI Bomb? Dave blew in from the outskirts of a Certain Windy City. Dave, like so many of us at that time, had desires for a military career. This young lad was so motivated that he went to Airborne after his Rat year. Yet, it was not to be. as the Army told Dave that he didn ' t get the proper clearance from Mt. Olympus. Somehow, the Army realized that they were not ready for Dave Powell. For after the conventions of Rat year, Dave began to explore new boundaries o( weirdness and relaxation. His musical taste speaks of his far-flung attitudes — David Alan Coe. Jimmy Buffet, Johnny Pay- check. Warren Zevon. etc.. etc. What are we dealing with at this point? A man who will definitely be spending his life finding the heart of the American Dream with an automotive dinosaur as his vehicle and a demented Pioneer spirit in his heart. He will no doubt continue to rumble along the asphalt arteries of America driven by this spirit JOHN BALDWIN PRESTON, JR. Stoney. Mahoney, Disco Beach Virginia Beach. Virginia English — Army V.M.I. -Hollins Social Club 3,2,1; CRC 3.2. Pres. 1; Young Republi- cans 2. Pres. 1; Ski Club 2,1; English Society 3.2,1, Cadet Newspa- per 2,1; Daniels Den B.S, Club 2,1; and Original Hogwildness 2, The past four years at the 1 haven ' t been exactly what 1 expected college life to be like, 1 won ' t deny that there have been many dis- couraging times. However, the good friends and good times helped me overcome these experiences. Roadtrips to Hollins and Randy Mac, Zolloman ' s. Weekends. Hogwildness. and of course. Ring Figure. Al. Bob. and Gordo, ya ' ll are the best roommates a guy could ever want. Treyb K . H.. unmentioned, thanks for all the great times ' I ' ll never forget them, Mary Elizabeth, special thanks goes to you lor being the greatest gal I ' ve ever met. Mom and Dad. I ' ll never forget your support, 1 love e, remember that Margaritaville ), as your attorney [ would advis Heart of Gonzo. you should save .nywhere you ' ou ever plan on finding SEB ' 83 Thanks, guys, all i can say is that its been real, and its been fun. maybe even real fun. Remember, when the going gets ' Weird, the Weird turn Pro. When you least expect it. I ' ll be there, DAP ' 83 KARL JOSET PROTIL JR, Roy. King Roy. Big C.F. Staunton, Virginia History — Army (JAG) Water Polo 1; Ra( Disciplinary Committee — Secretary; Rat Battalion Staff; Cadet Waiter 3,2; Pre-Law Society 1. Pep Band 4; Roy Zimmerman Fan Club; Founding Member of the Chariot Road Trip Club — Pilot of Ihe Chariot Road Team; Fort Lauderdale Club 2,1; Two-year Army ROTC Scholarship; Dean ' s List, Ski Club 2,1; New York Road Trip Club; Pvt. 4,3.2.1 When I came to the I thought. I thought thai I would come more years of school just to become a seemingly upstream system known as the ally came to the 1 with what I thought and soon found out just how mistaken I lating on even the most important issues hat 1 wanted to do, or so re, and trudge through smmissioned officer in th as I found myself vacil- ) I thought). The end of my third class year changed m longest special in history along i e for the better as I was given the vith my walking papers for a semes- ter. Civilian school was fun and while I was there ! discarded that P.T. garbage and realized how much fun civilian life was. There was only one problem — I had a 2 year Army ROTC Scholarship (but also a solution). Why not go to law school and serve my four years in the JAG Corp— end of chapter. Why couldn ' t I have gone into the Air Force — at least 1 could have gotten out of that (if you know what 1 mean). Finally first class year rolls around and 1 found the perfect u ay to spend it — on confinement As a member o( that unique club that chose to drive through the old barracks courtyard before I gradu- ated. I feel that I have finally outdone even myself I wish to give a special thanks to my Mom, Dad, and family, who helped me through here and who did not bitch when I let them down but always praised me when I excelled. Both of my Grandmothers, my Grandfather, and my Godmother are also to be thanked for giving me support and guidance whenever I needed it. V M.l. is also to be thanked for teaching me that no matter how set you are in your ways, you really have no conception of what is really going on. t MARK MANLOVE PRUDEN Smiley, Mopey 1,3,2.1. All Patchin 4,3, Rack Club 209, 109; Dei The four long years at V.M.I, started on a hot August day m 1980. Rat year will be an experience that could never be forgotten no mat- ter how hard one tries. Thanks, pervert corner Feb 27. 1981. Third class year was similar to rat year, very long. Thanks to Stoney I learned the song Miss Grace even though 1 did not want to. Second class year was great. Good roommates can make everything a lot bet- ter around here. Thanks Jim, Nate, and Frank. The football team ' s 6, 3 and 1 record contributed to the fun limes of the second class year. The road trip to West Point will never be erased from my memory. Dan ' s Dragon Wagon ride to Staunton, the stars and bars in the rear window. Patchague, New York (don ' t ask), the victory over Army, and of course Titfords hitch-hiking sign. Ring Figure; not enough can be said about it. For some reason the biggest thing 1 re- member about Ring Figure was Jim ' s date. First class year. I am glad it IS finally here. I have had many good times and laughs during my four years here at V.M.I. I would not trade the experiences for any- thing. The friends ! have made will always hold a special place in my heart. Thanks Mom, Dad, and Tom for all of the support you have given me You have helped me reach many goals in life Chaplin Caudill, I am glad to have you as a brother rat, true friend, and advisor. Ma rk and Ted, you two are great guys. Dyke; P 0 THOMAS A. RADEMACHER Tom. Raddie Damascus, Maryland Civil Engineering — Air Force Pvt. 4,3,2.1 [Vir; Construction; De. Bar Association. ;sl. Number My first memory of Tom came on that hot August day in 1979; Sound off Rat!! Rademacher, T.A., Damascus Maryland Sir! How was I to know that the guy standing only a few feet away matriculation line was destined to be the Tom could usually be found on Monday mornings buried beneath a rather large pile of clean and dirty clothes, books and other miscellaneous items. Perhaps the best way to describe Tom is laid back (exception: Cadre 83), How else could you describe a guy who ran the block almost every night while serving a number one? I think one of my favorite things about Tom is his ability to make a bad situ- ation appear good. Tom, l ally . oyed I managed to keep a smile on my face despite my usual bad mood. I ' ve learned a lot from you and you ' ve turned out to be one of my best friends here. Good luck — 1 know the words in Jackson Arch ap- ply to you. (Keep in touch and I promise that someday I will repay you tor the cookies I ate rat year.) JBL 1 came to VMl because I figured I ' d study better at a school where I couldn ' t get out and party all the time. 1 don ' t know if that turned out to be the case but I definitely received an education from this place. 1 learned not only academics but a lot about myself. You learn to appreciate the small things and by the time you ' re a first classman you ' ve become proficient at making the best of a situation, (especially weekends) I ' d like to thank my family and friends. Especially you Mom and Dad — I Love You. TAR DYKES Farhad Bigdeli Albert (Big Al) Miller THOMAS J. RADLE Rubberhead Winchester. Va. aka Pasadena, Ca. Civil Engineering — Army (Engr.) Football 4.3.2.1; Baseball 4; Monogram Club 4.3.2.1; Pvt, 4,3,2.1; OGA 1. ASCE 4,3,2.1; Athletic Committee 1; FCA 2,1; Ski Club 2,1; Key West Seven 2; Tunnel Crew 4,2.1 Dear Mom and Dad, I guess I can say we made it. Thanks for all your love and support. long drives to football games, and money in the pocket. I came to VMl not really knowing what to expect. Maybe it was bet- ter that way. VMl gave me alot, but it took so much in return. The friends 1 made are the best in the world — Chi. Stanley ' The Dodger ' , Jay. Tom. Scott. ' Twiggy ' , D.K,. Snake. Kelly. Ashley. ' Glue . ' The Jammer ' — may we meet and drink many cold ones in the halls of Moody in the coming years. VMl has at times left a bitter taste in my mouth. It ' s tough to accept much of the tradition and Hold Your Hand ' policies laid down by the Institute; I think they call it discipline. Whatever it is. may the future hold little of it (or me, I will be glad to leave on 17 May 1983, and probably very proud to return. The honor instilled is something 1 wish all men could experience, and something which draws all VMl men together. To my brother I wish him Ihe best that VMl block, drive a car. chase the women, but rece gree in May 1986. Well Mom and Dad. thanks again. L give him. Run t an engineering ( i 1980: Dennis Hackem 1986: Alvin Comer Jack Tucker BORDEN MARTIN RAY, JR. Naval ROTC— Pilot .2,1. Member of the ihe room 226 Oyster 1 4; VMl Firefighters Member of the V Ml. automobile owne U.S. 81 Ring Figure 83 billboard commi Bowl fly by quartet; Track Team 4; S . 3.2: Recipient of the 1980 Undercofter Award for Creative Wnlmg; Business Manager 1981 Sounding Brass; Editor in Chief 1982 Sounding Brass; VMl Publications Board 3.2.1; Shamrock Marathon Participant 2; Lexington Road River Relay 3,2, The last lime I submitted a senior summary was high school. The quote 1 chose was by Theodore Roosevelt. After 4 years of VMl. only now am 1 beginning to comprehend it ' s full meaning. Far better it is to dare Mighty things, to win glorious Triumphs. eventhough checkered By failure, than to take rank With those poor spirits who Neither enjoy much nor suffer Much, because they live in The gray tv ilight that knows not victory or defeat. To my mother and sister whose love, understanding, and support gave me the strength to make it over the rough spots I give my eternal love and respect. To Michael Calkins VMl ' 86, you have worked hard and trained well and 1 am proud of you. I have treated you as a brother and you will always be a member of our family. To my roommates. Steve, Mike, and Charles, thanks tor putting up with me over the DUANE EDWARD RAY Muffy, Sweet-Pea. Beach Music Missionary Hamilton, Virginia Economics — ARMY Last Cpl, to 3rd Cpl.. 1st Sgt. C Co.. Regimental S5. Captain Public Relations and Recruiting Officer, Circle-K 2.1. Society of Young Economists 3, 2.1. Young Economists Investment Club 1, Shamrock Marathon 2, Marine Corps Marathon 1. Beach Club 39! mpany who didn ' t years. Know that I miss you a great deal Yet, fused, long haired 19 year VMl that 1 dedicate this sui Hate hybns. Keep a rever. for i : he ( uld 1 ; last i ummary. Curb thy spirit. Observe the limit. ■rent tongue, Fear authority. Bow before the divme. Glory not in strength. Keep woman under rule. Inscribed on the temple of Apollo at Delphi. It is one of the many keys through VMl and life. Who was the frustrated last corporal in Charlie want to come back? Who lost his ring while dangling in the drink? Who took three identical shirts to Ring Figure? Who had the episode Baldwin with B.J. the bear? Who has the high jump record in Durham. N.C? Who enjoys celebrity status at Zack ' s in Raleigh, N.C? Who was thrown out of a horse show for conducting . barrage with champagne corks? Who subscribed to G,Q, and still was a bad dresser? Who has a standard form letter for apologies? Who bought enough Roses to enter a float in the Rose Bowl parade? If you said Sweet-Pea to any of the above, you get to take Duane out for a night on the town. We ' re tired of doing it. All serious kidding aside. Sweaty Keep your hands to yourself See you at New Year ' s, BROTHER RAT EHD.JHG.IAM.WSW Marty(GQ). Jamie(tamy). Mikefchip). MarklBing) I fore ! Brother Rats Thank you Doctor Monsc i Uncle Al for all your support. Special Thanks to Mom for her Love and Support for keeping here al the I . I couldn ' t have done it without you Mom, God Bless V.M.I, and may it always DYKES: David Sheehan — 1980 Jamie Inman — 1986 Rumsey Light— 1986 wenty years behind MICHAEL WYATT REED Mike, Hick. Jethro, Black Sheep. Hunter Daniel Boone Blackstone. Virginia History — Army. Armor Cpl. 3; Sgt. 2. Lt 1. Tanker Pll 2.1. DMS 1 Looking back on the times thai 1 have had at VMI I recal pleasani adventures. Every cadet may at one time or anothe the I but deeper down he knows that some o( the moments of his life were spent as a VMI cadet and as he grov he will wish to rcl.ve To my family. Mom and Dad, 1 want to thank you for your guidance and the many sacrifices that you both have made on my behalf. To John Webb, thanks for your never-ending support. It will never be for- gotten. To Reed ' s Rangers and everyone else who contributed to my success, 1 will never be able to thank you enough. BR ' s, it was great and I wish each of you the best of luck in the future. DYKES: Richard B Smith— 1980 Kent A. Long— 1986 f JAMES COLLINS RICE Wendal. Wendal L.A., Boss-Hog Gvil Engineer-Army Stafford. Virginia It IS crucial that I first thank my Mom, Dad, Sister, and Brothers for all they have done to help me through this place. It has been a tough road and I would not want to do it again. Going from a rat to a a rat with a rat in just four years makes you wonder where it has all gone. All the friendships 1 have experienced are great and will be cherished forever. There have been some trying times and some good times here. VMI makes you realize that completing four years of college can be easy, difficult, or impossible for some, but worth every minute for those who succeed. Thanks also goes to my Dyke ' 80, roommates 3,2,1 Scarf and for bearing with me, or the other way around. Thanks goes Harmison C. Sherlock for having faith in me Thanks al Melinda who has put up with me all this time. Whit 1 can ' t help but to look ahead ai the world out there has to offer t at times, but I always get back i and Sheril with Harmy! I this eone like me. I might stumble ' feet. Good luck Sugar Bear. Dyke; 1980- Tony Zoetis 1986: Sheri Holston Stephen Jones 276 JOHN MORRIS RICE Richmond. Virginia History 1 was born in Richmond, Va, in 1960 I graduated from Hermitage High School I always wanted to attend VMI and finally made it. Now after the Rat Line and forever on academic probation, I now can see a possible end, and a possible beginning with the help of God and my family. I hope the Corps will never completely give in to administra- : Daniel Allen Brian Montgomeri, Rob Hess l BENJAMIN ESTEL ROBERTSON, II Ben. ■ ' Hillbilly Narrows. Virginia Electrical Engineering Air Force Cadre 3,2, Corporai 3; Sergeant 2, Lt, 1: Arnold Air Society 4, Avi- ation Explorers Post 4: Scuba Club 1; IEEE I; Goon Squad 2, NGC 3.2.1. What can I say about a man who has always thought that his actions should speak for him rather than his words, and has proven it! 1 re- member first getting to know Ben after the ratline when, as the sun would go down. I ' d look out the door of my room and see him kicked back in a chair either smoking his pipe or playing his guitar. It ' s been four long years since wg came here and I for one know it would have been a little longer without the man who was always there when someone needed him. A man who always had a can of skoal and a Kenny Rogers or Alabama tape on hand Ben may not have al- ways been the wildest person in our room, although he had quite a few wild times himself (who else could bring back to the room a Chri! May!) i inly . uld , : de- to beat the CCQ stick driving we might neuer who 1 can honestly say worked for it, and bect Despite what is often ' . I ' mpositive you ' ll meet glad I I the I ; has given so much of himself t hope you always stay a nice le able to know B I thing rare and hai w always will be. Good Luck, Spatei Ben has always t CHARLES Mcpherson ADUSTON ROGERS IV Max, Smax. Chuck ' Economics USMC Honor Court 2.1, President Pvt. 2; Captain 1; VicePre I; Pvt. 4; Cpl. 3; Pvt, 3; Master Sgt 2. sident. Class of 1983; John Ryd Bush Award 4; Marine Corps Scholarship 3.2.1; President. Marine Detachment 1; Who ' s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges; Societie of Young Economists 1; Young Economists In- vestments Club 1; Member, Cadet Recreation Committee 3,2.1. After living through four very short, although ningly very long years at V.M.I, there is no doubt that she has left an inde ibie mark upon my life. Coming here from the University of Alabam in hopes of turning my life around. I have encountered endlei support and encouragement from friends and loved ones alike To those who ha Brian, Tracey, Jor ly grateful and wi and always will b never forget the I most of all I w 50 much time for my benefit. Wade, Doc, id Fred, thank you is not enough. I am tru- ver in your debt, Amanda, you have been lental in my life, and to my father. I will so generously gave to me and V.M.I. But brother rats: Thank you for your confidence ily hope that I have been worthy of what you i MARK HAROLD ROLTSCH Roltschy. Weasel Dumfries, Va. Civil Engineering — Air Force 1,3,2.1; Pvt 4.3.2.1, Monogram Club 4. If ever there existed a true athlete at V.M I , one will have to mention Mark Roltsch, alias the weasel . His records above the pool won ' t be able to attest to the grace of one of his dives. Yet despite it all, he was probably the easiest guy in the corps to get along with. You could count on Roltschy to deliver, whether it be a piece of advice, or a goal at soccer. He had one of those infecluous smiles that just made you want to laugh along with him even through the tougher times. The only way V.IS— 0, Win some rable guys, so you knowledge the Lin ' the scenario. Wease, i Air Foi -12,5. pay 1 all. s one of the more memorable characters in did a lot together, all of us. and those times vil! always have a big impact on us in some way, I hope that you al- ways manage to roll with the flow like you have in the past because t ' s the way easy going Roltschy was in the past, the one we ' ve grown o know and love. You know they once said, the future ' s uncertain ind the end is always near , who knows? Let ' s hope not. Hope it goes well Wease, you ' ve got a good sta In my time I ' ve had good and bad me But I ' ve met a lot of friends who I ' ll m a team for four years and enjoyed teams of the last four years I ' ve got past for helping me survive this place Clyde. Cheese, Craig. Bowlesy, Ian and Waggs. I ' d have never made it without the support alone from my Mom and Dad and family. But nories, the bad 1 try to forget, ver forget. And I ' ve been with ■verything associated with the o thank my roommates of the Thanks D,K., Linko, Flakey. C 277 DAVID LEE RONNEBERG Barg, The Count, Drak, P-Ronn Newport News, Virginia Economics — Air Force thng 4.3.2.1; Monogram Club 2.1. Pvi 4.3.2.1. Cpl. 3; 61 3.2.1 What can I say. time sure files when you ' re having fun. It wasn ' t too long ago when I passed through Jackson Arch, very apprehensive to say the least. What wil) the next (our years at VMl be like? Well, it ' s had its ups and downs but overall I can ' t honestly say that 1 regret coming to VMI. I have made friendships here that will last a lifetime and how could I ever forget the guys that put up with me for the past 3 years. Boy. it must have been rough! Thanks Jug-Head, and especially you Dave and Milton because guys, you really know the meaning of friendship. VMl has changed my life in many aspects and as so many before me have said. I leave VMI — a better man. Good luck class of 1986. keep your will be over before you know it. 1 would like to give special thanks to and Dad for just being there whenei how big or small. I love ya all ind hang in there. It nily, especially you Mom (|h SOMSAK ROONGSITA Sak Bangkok, Thailand Electrical Engineering — Army — Field Artillery n ' s L.St 4.3.2.1. Acad. Distinguished 4.3,2.1; VMl Boxing Team President of Eta Kappa Nu; IEEE Somsak Roongsila has been my roommate for (our years He came tc VMl from Thailand. He was a good roommate and B.R as well as a good student Rat year, he did fairly well at staying out of trouble. except when he lost his temper once in ranks. I ' m sure he will be a good officer in country ' s army. Sak is a good friend. I ' m glad that I re he will do a good job i nilitary. I wish him luck. gh RUSSELL CHARLES ROSEDALE Newport News. Virginia Electrical Engineering Navy Ring Figure Photography Comm BOMB Photographer 1; Cadet Pho- tographer 1, Cheerleader 2; Lacrosse 3.2.1. Boy. four years sure go by fast. I ' m still not sure what ever made me come to school here, but I know it was worth it. Calvin. Jack, and Sandy. I wish you the best of luck in the future Mom and Dad. thank you for your support. To the class of ' 83. Take care Fellas. Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with your- self. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections, but instantly set about remedying them. Every day begin the task anew. St. Francis De Sales DYKES: Matt Pheiffer-1980 Cy Kump — 1986 Sheldon Jersey Johnson— 1986 4 STEPHEN THOMAS ROSS Owl. Stevie. Rossie. Cyclops. Duck Richmond, Virginia Economics — Air Force Cpl. 3; Sgt 2. Reg S 3 Lt 1; Soccer 4,3.2.1, Co-Captain 1; Deans List 2; Boxing 4; Cadre 3.2.1 Stephen ' s uncanny nature has made the past three years an interest- quality was his ability to get maximum results with minimum effort. His scope of humor kept us laughing at him and with him. He switched to the Great Way Of Life and after constantly screaming that he never wanted rank he went from a corporal to Reg. S3 Lt. We cultured him by switching from Jimmy Buffet and Old Mil to Rick James and Seagrams. Steve is also a partier, it was easy to persuade him to drop his homework and go uptown. Thanks to his parents we all had a second home where we were always welcomed. Thanks Mr. Mrs. Ross. Steve, now that its over Beth has you all to herself Take care of him, Beth, he needs the attention. We wish you both all the happiness life has to offer Four difficult years and graduation is not far off It is starting to ap- pear as if It has all been worthwhile The rough days when everything member. Gary was a great dyke and friend and my four roommates, Steph, Sieve. Liones and Bambi were the greatest. Thanks for all your patience and for listening to all my hard luck stories. Mr and Mrs Jones, thanks for being there when I needed help most. Mom understanding 1 never could have made it. Beth, you kept me going. You always seemed to know what 1 needed to hear. Thanks for stick- DYKES: Gary Levenson 1980 Shannon Perry scooby doo — 1986 MELVIN PRICE RUCKER ' Mello Mel. Honey Bear. The Wrecker Rucke Biuefield. West Virginia Promaji Club 4.3,2.1; Varsity Football 4.3.2.1; Tri-Captain Football 1; Young Economists 3,2; Monogram Club 3.2,1 Changes! Always going through changes! Thai :tly what this I that I lally has. ) thank God for giving me the opportunity to be here and for all of the people whom without, I would not have made it this far. Thanks Mom and Dad! Your faith in me kept me going. Thanks to my brothers and sisters for your support. How about a sa- lute and a toast to room 434. 329, and 181. Each room was different but always fun. Thanks for your friendship, Karen, you have helped me more than you realize. Thanks to everyone that gave me a helping hand when I needed it. I love you all. Well B.K. and Quick. you both know what the deal is with us. I think It ' s time to move on. ; I 1 just want you to know that 1 would not hav e had as much f did without the both of you. My advice to ou Is Live life fullest. I plan to ' PS. 1 hope that I can do a push-up on gradua tion day! Dykes 1980: Jack Mike Bellamy 1986: Ambrose Phillips Frank Ladson EUGENE RAY RUSHTON Flake Charlottesville. Virginia Economics — Special Student Corps ite 4,3.2.1; Football 4.3.2.1; Monogram Club 3.2.1. Vice Presi- Monogram Club 1; Illegal Car Club 4.3.2; Society of Young It i I of VMl Fun into a • gone by fast, yet slo ' !o stand the Big I toi 3rds. I will try. The four years not think that 1 would be Shakespeare probably said it best when he commented There never yet a philosopher that could endure the toothache patient- The toothache is finally over and there are so many memories I think to endure was worth it. The roadtrip back from Baldwin in the Tatemobile with Shann Rucker. Hipp and the boys was a blast, infamous after Taps boogie to Easter Fun in Wahoo Land, the trip Williamsburg with Donnie K. and Wendall. The room parties with Buzzy and Shaw were always a blowout . . . And who will ever forget Ring Rgure. Finally and most importantly, I have last two years the best of my life. I I what can I say? I think you have bei Bye VMl! See ya ' U later. thank Lisa for making these ■ you, Trinky!! Mom and Dad, converted into true VMl fans. Dyke; Big Bird Cox — 1980 ron Chuckles Stephens— 1986 ALEXANDER G. RUSSELL V Lank. Lankster. Nipsy Newport News, Virginia Electrical Engineering — Navy Pvt. 4.3.2.1. JV Basketball 4; Varsity Baseball 3: Dean ' s List 4,3,2.1; Academically Distinguished 1; ETA KAPPA NU 2.1; lEE 1. The only thing 1 can say about my four years at the I is that I made it Somehow I managed to restrain my demerits when it My confinement days can be summed up in three words: I was stu- pid But a cadet doesn ' t get boned for being stupid out of the coun- ty, Instead he gets boned for his stupid actions. Was it worth it? Was the confinement, the penalty lours, the military training and the Buzzy check formations worth it I think 1 learned a little from the system. However, the best thing about this place is the unity of your class, ie, you make so many friends in such a short period of time. Though my path to graduation ha times, by the help of closer friends life at the I was bearable. THANKS Mom and Dad. 1 could not -ith ROBERT LOUIS SALVATORELLI Bob. Slime New Rochelle. New York Civil Engineering — Army 1 What can ! say but another Yankee succumbs lo the deception of VMI. I learned about the Virginia Military Institute from a friend who was thrown out for over enjoying himself in 1979, He never stopped praising VMI. I decided that VMI may be worth looking into. I saw barracks and the rest of post for the first time in the spring of ' 79. after breakout. It pretty much fascinated both me and my parents so 1 decided to apply for admissions. Needless to say I was accepted, and chose to attend VMI. That summer 1 began lo look forward to my freshman year of college. I matriculated in August 1979 a very naive and ignor; soon entered the ranks of cadet But one thing stood ir Ratline To somebody who didn ' t expect a thing the pretty scary. Well I was petrified. Thanks to my rat i BR ' s in 4th stoop Pervert Corner I made it through the ratlini now four years at VMI. e saw a quote by George i today We shall pass this v t of c All I can say is I hope so. It ' s been four years of both heaven and hell. The friends and friendships I ' ve made while attending VMI will last for my lifetime so I think the sacrifices have been well worth it. Thanks Mom and Dad for your support and patience. I love you both, -RLS Dyke: 1 O ' Coi Dave Brackett— 19. % KEITH RAY SAWYER Little Feet, Tom Portsmouth, Virginia -Air Force Gold Coast 4.2.1; Wanderer Club 3; Pvt 4.3.2,1; Cpl. 3; G K ' s 113 Disco I. Ring Figure Finances 2; Ring Building Committee 2; Summer School 4,3.2; Intramural Football 3.2; State Cadet 4.3.2.1; Lois Wiseman Fan Club 2,1; Closet Prep Club 3,2.1; 2.0 and Go After fo r years here. now see the end in sight After all the sweat parties. confinement, parties, bad and good grad s. Nichols Engineer- ing Bulk ing. and Scot Ship Hall as well a the good times with my Br ' s; 1 s ill get the fee ng that 1 wil not m ke 1 But as it happens. each da passes on an d on, i want o leave yet 1 know 1 will always come ba ck. Thanks M m. Dad. and Ken for eve ything. you gave to me help Thank you Lois (or making my las yea the absolute best it could ha ue been. Spec al thanks mus go to my c ose friends for being around when I needed you the most. 1 hope God Blesses you all. K.R.S. DYKES Frank Hilton - 1980 Ed Darby and Ben Hendrix- -1986 ff K ' «« MILTON RAY SCARPA Link, Oscar Newport News. Virginia Math — Air Force Pvl. 4.3,2,1; Cadet Waiter 3.2.1, Boxing 1 Well, this is the end of what 1 1 3,2.1. end of what has been a long four years, I ' ve made many friends during these years. 1 would especially like to thank two of my closest friends and roommates for putting up with me the last three years. We went through some hard times as well as fun times together to make it where we are today. The hard times will eventually be forgotten and the (un times will always be remembered like yesterday. Good luck to the class of 86 ' . Time will go by faster than you think, but not as fast as you would like Thanks to my pare ; (or intly trusting me and not worrying t STEPHEN FORSYTH SCHAAF Fairfax. Virginia Civil Engineering — Navy am honored and grateful to be able to dedicate my (our year strug- lle at VMl to the following group of very special people; — To my group of big brothers and sisters. Tom, Big, Mikey. John, Amy. Mike, and Wedge, if I was allowed to pick different brothers and sisters I couldn ' t do any better. -To my folks, who supported me until the end. -To my nephews, two great guys 1 hope to see more of -To Neil and Ester, fm -To Craig. Rob. Kelly, and the Oaklon gang. like me for a lew long years. — To Bill, Tim. Pat, Stef. and Chip, good luck to you guys And finally to Paula, the girl that everyone who know me kno and loves, and her kind and generous family, the best of friends. My thanks to all of you. without you everything would be meaningte God Bless ail of you. DYKES: Jack Keane-1980 Tim Panofl. Bill Rogers— 1986 JONATHAN RUSSELL SCOTT J-Boy. Mug, Johnscott Lexington. Virginia History — USMC s Country, Track 4,3,2.1. Monogra 1 had t ■ the VI 4,3.2.1. Thought I aced a test once but actually I failed it. I felt down because my mailbo; was empty only to discover that my roommate had picked up m| mail. Saw an enemy on the stoop only to find out that he was i friend. Expected a good summer just in time to sign up for summe school The list could go on but it doesn ' t. My life here has been : mass of great expectations followed by a mass o( let downs or a mes of problems cancelled by a mess of pleasant surprises. Yel it is mi uncertainty that makes me confident thai I can handle matters tha will come my way, HonesI thanks to all those who have made my lif. a little more uncertain. s-p sT IAN S. SEARS Great Falls, Virginia History — USMC Pvt 4,3,2,1, Varsity Basketball: VP Religious Coui Four short years ago I began my rat year with ma and a loving blessing from Mrs. Seelinger whose parting give em hell Ian! Well, hell t gave ' em. and hell I got I look back through my cadetship, I see many goals un aspir, cepted from the i in dis 1980 VMl 2 than 1 could ever repay. must thank for it was theit love and here. Mr. and Mrs, McFarland and all the Godly people at Grace. My second family, Mr and Mrs Leech, Tish and Candice. words can ' t express my thanks, and I love you all very dearly. Roltschy, Linko and Wags, we all made it!! Adam. Ken- ny, and Phil, thanks for picking me up on stoop recon. Bill, your pleasant personality has been a delight, and Alan, you ' re truly a car- ing person — be that always. Pete and Mat, you guys keep the faith, and Chris, you ' ve been my right arm. We ' ve laughed together, cried together, read the pine together, and became brothers in Christ to- gether; you and your family have meant the world to me. Brother Rat. thanks for just being you. Finally my family. Dad if I become half the man you are I will have felt successful Mom, your love and encouragement was always there when I needed it the most, and Anne. I don ' t deserve a sister as lov- ing as you. I just hope someday to be worthy of such a family, and make you all proud. I love you all more than words could ever say. To close my cadetship I must thank God, for His promise was true; neither did he leave me. nor forsake me, and Gay this promise I will leave to you Read and heed his word, stick by his side, and the promise will be yours forever (Hebrews 13:5). DYKES 1980 Doug Conyers 1986 Ottmcr Gay Elmore ( Elmo ) iV W. LYNN SELDON JR. Winchester. Virginia Economics — Army Dean ' s List 4,3.2.1, Secretary and President of Society of Young Economists; President of Young Economists Investment Fund; Editorial Editor of VMI Cadet; Cpl. 3; Sgt 2; Pvt. 1. I came to VMI wanting to gain maturity . 1 leave realizing maturing IS a lifelong process, VMI has taught me a lot about myself and others which will prove invaluable later I learned how important an educa- tion was and then found out that experience could be an education in itself I spent too much time cussing VMI and not enough appreciating the good things that were happening, A semester away from VMI leads to a whole new perspective; you realiz has given you and you realize that thei First Class year is the culmination of a three-year Thank you Brent. Mike, and Matt for making it n 1 will never be quite so serious about things again. vhat good traits VMI il ' world outside VMI. a ' VMI Man in the fullest sense of the ■ Tie to VMI. Mary Beth, thanks for being ' . you and please stay. DYKES Dave Stacy— 1980 Cliff ' Dinsdale Tinsley— 1986 CHARLES R. SEYMOUR III Seekmore, Seek, Townie Biology — Army Band. Baseball 2 We came here one hot August day and with baggage in hand. 1 heard You in that room. Thus began a friendship formed in hardship. We worked, played and got depressed together and later road tripped to- gether Ritchie worked hard, sometimes with a little push, but he did it. Even when he fell in love (for the 555 time) he still managed to get some work done, 1 don ' t know how. it seemed all he did was stare When the going got tough Ritchie always came through. 1 think it had something to do with his stubborn determination. Ritchie has always been a true friend and has always been there when we needed him. Here ' s to you Ritchie, a true Brother Rat, and fine example of the VMI cadet, Congi i luck. A.F-S. Ill Thanks to Gram for her love and concern. The Davis ' (B Squat) for encouragement and the A.F Smith family tor a great friendship R.S. Ill STEPHEN ROBERT SHEA Moto, Mack, Chesty Wyomissing, Pa. Civil Engineering — US.MC, Pvt. 4.3.2.1; Cpl. 3; C Co. Guideon 2.1; Cadet Program Board 4.3,2. I: Up 1. Rat Training 2.1; No.l Club; Social Chairman; Alpha Tau Bu 224 Experience , and a career as an officer in the Marines. The C.E been jusl Icing on the cake {and a chance to build lots of that cl Looking back on my cadetship thus far. it seems to be a long story of bad times and mistakes. Confinement, seemingly endless low grades, and trouble resulting from too much fireu ater — these are things that I wish had been different. Still. I ' ve learned alot from these things. and so I guess I should be glad 1 went through it all. On the brighter side, I have been able to know some really outstanding people here, men such as -Cunn . Bear . Finster . Hendo , T-D, Mc Donald , Pete , and Bonehcad Dan It seems that at least some of these people were always around during the good times, no matter if it was a Cockpit run. a close encounter, a trip to the frats, or a good road-trip to places such as West Point. Quantico. and Georgetown. More importantly, they were around when the chips were down, and I ' m better off for it. Like most cadets, there have been a few special people apart from my B.R. ' s that I really owe ap- preciation to. First, there ' s my dyke. Frank Leech II, who gave me much solid advice rat year . Second, there ' s Michele. who ' s been a friend in every sense of the word, (special thanks for the extra effort at Ring Figure). Finally, there are my parents who have been behind ; the way. PHILLIP G. SHEPARD II Shep Panama Canal Zone Civil Engineering — Army Pvt. 4,3.2.1; Cadet Waiters 3.2,1. Assistant Head Waiter 1; Cadet Assistant 2.1; A.S.C.E. 3.2.1; Wrestling 4; Rugby 1; Ski Club 2.1, Roy Zimmerman Fan Club 4,3.2.1; Chariot Crew Copilot 4.3,2.1. A long time ago on a small planet orbiting a Burger King restaurant west of Uranus, a small group of idiots wandered in a world entirely like our own. These people dressed in plastic and ale powered chemi- cals and broken glass. Their trees had leaves which jumped up into the trees every Autumn in order to get the whole tree killed by snow. People ran over each other with satellites, just for sport. Then one day while on a pilgrimage to the moon. Phil Shepard fell out and landed at V.M.I, Ever since then he ' s been a perpetual problem. ! cifically, a lazy insubordinate, degenerate, wise ass, A nonconfor who refuses to play a cadet at V.M.I,; he fakes it. Outwardly, a spectable looking Droog, but in reality a moonie and a commi draft dodger who seeks to overthrow the fair and decent minded ministration. Our only solution is that he will graduate and become a sewage engineer m Panama for the rest of his life, T,F. Maybe I ' ll never know, maybe I ' ll always regret, and probably I ' ll for- get all the horrible times that made these last four years so full of ha- tred, disgust and animosity toward the Institute, the Military, and Northern Virginia, There were many many good times, but we always deserved better, maybe that ' s why the good times were so good and will always be remembered as outweighing the bad times, I ' d like to thank all my friends lor life who made this place so unV.M.l.ish and a real horrorshow; and of course. I thank my family for all their support, advice, and sympathy. So many many thoughts in my head. Why do I do this to myself? mmf !U. 3k CHARLES S. SHIRLEY, JR. Chip. Squirrely, Squirrel, Bean? Lynchburg, Va. Economics — U.S. Marine Corps Pvt 4; Cpl 3; Sgt. 2; Put 1; S-5 Tour Guide 2; Young E. Club 3,2.1; VM.I. Firefighters 2.1; Cadet Ad Manager 2; Rat Train- ing 1; O.CS, MCDEC 1; Marine Detachment 2,1; Pervert Corner 3,2. 1, N.S, Dept. Other List 4.3,2.1; Azalea Fest 2; Summer School 4,3. 2,tP); Bean Head Worship Society 4.3.2.1; Mole Tactics ' 06 3.2,1, As time draws near to graduation, I feel joy for getting out and sadness for parting from all my friends. I have so many people I care about as friends here I can ' t begin to thank. Timfrat roommate). Tim. Steve. John, Mike, Tom, Tim. Ken. Doug, Meal, and so many more, thanks for the friendship and words of support when I was down and Dick. Chreel. Snoozy. Butch, and Doug. I couldn ' t have made it through the ratline without Hend. room 156. Thanks for being a good dyke. Bean. When I think of the good times, I think of Zollomans. M.B.C.. parties, our hops, Saturday nights uptown. Azalea Festival, and Ring Figure, Those good memories you can never take away. Asked if 1 would do it again. ■■Hell Yes, The things VM.I, has taught me about discipline, honor, and people in every type of condition will be invaluable to me for the rest of my life. Although its been a challenge and lough in so many ways, you can certainly learn something about yourself. IT ' S THE BEST DAMN SCHOOL IN THE NATION. Finally. 1 have P.S. Brother Rats, see you at the five y the balcony of Moody Hall. Play Ball! Dykes. 1980 Richard C. Gilbert 1986 David C. Moore 1983 Tim Craul I for their endless support in . Chip Shirley from TIMOTHY JOSEPH SHOBBROOK ■ ' Biggies. Fish, Shobo Piymouth. Massachusetts History— USMC Pvt. 4.2.1; Cpl. 3; Fencing 4.3.2.1: Religious Council 2.1. Canterbury Club 1: Dean ' s Ust 4.3.2,1; Kenny ' s Comer 2.1: Fort Putnam Assault I cannot hold my peace, because thou hast heard, O my soul, the sound of the trumpet, the alarm of war. Jer. 4:19. When I left my New England home for VMI. I did not know much about the Institute. 1 was told that it was a very tough school, but it has taken my four years to fully realize how demanding VMI is. The Institute is a unique place and I hope it remains so. The Institute is a harsh mistress, demanding many things from you and expecting them to be done. Each cadet struggles with these demands, some doing bet- ter than others but all doing their best. For me the Institute has been the major influencing experience of my life. I ' ve had good times and bad limes as every cadet has. I thank ail my Brother Rats for being there during both times. I especially would like to thank Allen and Dave for being there, when and where it counted. 1 would also like to thank Frank for all those MOTO P.T. runs i am deeply grateful to my parents who sacrificed many things they wanted to give me an education. I am also thankful for my family ' s support during my days at the Institute. I believe 1 leave VMI a better man than I was when 1 entered those Gothic gates. I don ' t know of many cadets thai would be willing to admit it, but I wil! miss the Institute. It has given me the confidence in myself and the experience needed for the basis of my career. For all the things the Institute taught me I am grateful and I am grateful for my Brother Rats that endured it with me. TJS DYKES: Dory Solomon. Tim Macaulay— 1986 1 i f t 1 ilL 1 ' STEVEN EDWARD SIMONSON Wappingcrs Fails. N,Y. Civil Engineering — U.S.M.C. Corp. 3; Sgt. 2: 2nd Lt. 1; ASCE 4.3.2.1; Nav; Dean ' s List 4,2. TLC Recipient 2.1. After four long years here at VMI, il that adequately express my thoughts e Scholarship 3.2.1; ■orld. I have often heard it said that VMI is a great place to be from. 1 can honestly say that, for the most part. VMI has been a great place to be at- The good times have easily overshadowed the bad. How can 1 ever forget Breakout, the VMI vs Army football game. Ring Figure ' 83 (thanx T.L.P.). and all the great times in the Whiskey a-Go-Go (272 172) Mom and Dad, how can I thank you for making it possible to hang a VMI diploma on my wall ' Thanks for all the encouragement, the praise, the care- packages, and the ■ ' help-me-make-it-io-the-next-month checks. 1 love you both more than words can ever say. Thanks for everything. I owe a great deal to my roommates. Jon: we ' ve been together all through high school, the 1, and now the U.S.M.C. When will we ever go our separate ways. (Hopefully never.) Chris: I ' ve never met anyone as uniquely . . . unique as you. I ' ll be there in 2020 when they dedicate Eversmann Hall Tony: fate put us together in the same room 4 years ago, and since then you ' ve been my closest BR, I ' ll always remember Rat year Ant Studies. The Bowl Theory, and the hand that said Hello. You ' re one hell of a great friend. Good luck with the Zoomies Goodbye 1. : Timothy Mark Hodges— 1980 Dave McCarthy— 1986 y- JAMES ALEXANDER SINNOTT Grendle Summit, New Jersey (Garden State) Biology — Army Cdt. Pvt. 4.3.2.1; Civil War Roundtable 4,3,2.1; Militana Society 4.3. 2.1; Scuba Club 4.3: Bad Joke 82; MS. PE— 300 Pioneer; Trans-Am The Total Experience. In my four years at VMI I ' ve experienced every emotion possible. I ' ve known life as a rat and life as a first. I ' ve had dreams made and shattered in the same day. I ' ve made lasting friends and lost close ones through stupidity. 1 believe in my heart that VMI does prepare leaders for tomorrow and it does have a place in the world. To my parents id like to say that there is no way I could have made it without you. Your unending support both moral and financial has been invaluable to me. Kyle il was an honor and pleasure to room with you for two years. You don ' t know how much you ' ve helped me. Glen everytimc 1 hear a plane I ' ll think of you just watch out for SAM ' s Scott 1 don ' t think I ' ve ever had a bener friend for a shorter time, 1 hope you find what you need. Boomer and Lollipop — well what can I say? Pittman ' s. Rsh. Brins, Ham. Ben — UNO Tess— for all the good times which will come let ' s give it a try. Later Much! THANEE SINTHIPONG ■■Tony- Thailand Civil Engineering — Air Force (Special Student) Pvt 4.2.1, Cp!. 3: Dean ' s Ljst 4,3.2 Tony came to VMI and its strange envisions from his homeland Thai- land in the summer of ' 79. Although his English was not what one could term the best, it was none the less adequate to get him safely through the ratline. What he lacked in English speaking ability, he more than compensated for in Calculus and Civil Engineering courses, earning Academic stars at the end of his rat year, and graduated after only 3.5 years. Although Tony has been my roommate for anly one semester, I have known him to be a kind and helpful brothe r rat, always smiling and carrying his ever present camera with its za om lens. One day he told me that he had spent the first three years t VMI studying real hard so that he could spend the last semester ta king it easy and dating a lot of pretty girls. SJH DYKES: Bill Palarr.-1980 Kevin Sharp- 1986 CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL SKIBA Skeebs. BA — SKI Toms River, New Jersey Biology — Air Force Pvt 4,3,2,1. Cpl 3 (foi S.C. All Star Rifle Team 3, Bomb Staff 1. Monoc n ' t). weeks!): Ride Team 4.3.2,1: Captain 1; Little John 11 3.2.1. Arnold Air Society 4, 1 Club 1: CBC 2.1; Ring Figure ' 82 Bar- est unusual, unique, and how shall I say , I think I ' ve ever had. Now. this is not to years at VMI or anything (I VMI I Well. then be appropriate to say that my cadetship has been an interesting, day-to-day life in this microcosm which has brought many experiences and acquaintances that I will not forget lor a long, long time. It would not be fair for me to think that I ' ve made it through VMI alone, for next to me has been all the members of my class that managed to make it through four years of anything and everything — Good Job B.R. ' s! There have been many other people who have helped me along the way with my cadetship to those people. Thank You!! Thanks, Mom and Dad for helping me through all my trials and tribu- lations that I encountered along the way. No. you don ' t get to choose your parents but if it was so I would still have picked you two. Thanks, BYE VMM!!!i Wv - ANDREW FLOYD SMITH, III Newport News, Virgir E.E. — Air Force iupport that they You 4,3,2.1, Ring Figure Mag. 2; opportunity to thank my friends (or all the given me for the past four years. There were times when I wondered if it was worth it and thank good- f you all would always come along and help me pull my ill great Brother Rats and fine men. Unfortunately I couldn ' t say I didn ' t know what I was getting into, i knew it was going to be a long haul after the first sweat party and was positive after the first report card. Third class year was terrible. Second class year was a hard academic year, but the good times made it go fast. Then Ring Figure when we got our rings and lost our dates. Remember that Derek and Pete? Now First class year is here our dykes as well as ours had prepared us. Jay my friend, thanks for dragging me along the academic trail and all the advice. Ritchie thanks for always being there. Todd thanks for all those talks and for being such a good friend. Stan, Derek, and John thanks for being such great guys and giving me a place to call Home. Phil. Karl, and John thanks (or the good times and for being such good roomies. Kun and Jack thank you for all that you did tor me Oayung thanks for being a fine brother rat. Finally thank you to Hank, the Steves and Steph down the stoop. Jimmy. Mate, Mark, the Jam I othei thank you for letting me do what I wan come close to repaying you for all that you Mom and Dad and Anne Mane. Dykes: Ken Trorman— 1980 Lloyd Gouldlhorpe, Steve Panchei 2851 BARRY KEITH SMITH BK. Yun Martinsville, Virginia Economics — AFROTC Pramaji Club President and Vice-president 4,3,2.1: Varsity Football Tri-captain 4.3,2,1; JV Basketball. Society of Young Economists 3,2, Monogram Club 4.3.2,1 VMl. what can I say? It has been real and it ' s been fun, but it hasn ' t been really fun! A special thanks to Mom, Dad. Jackie. Neck, and Lorie for your love and support. Thank you Lord, for allowing me to make it through this place. Thanks Jane and Stephanie for your encouragement and support Hey fellas; Curtis. Flakey, Dink. Dana. Raymond and Malachi good luck and thanks for being there We had some good times in rooms 434. 329. and 181. even though we were restricted Mellow and Quick, you both know that ! would do anything for you both because you two are the main reason that 1 am still here. When you go all i can say is Go for it! You can bet that I will! The I has really changed me and I can honestly say that it has been mostly fun. How about those Zolloman ' s parties, goin ' for it ' Love those road trips to UVA, Radford. Tech. MBC, and Sweetbriar It has all been good times, mixed with the bad. Hey Ring Figure was fun especially after beating Tech 6-0. Oyster Bowl ' 81 was fun too. Everything has been OK. but mostly I can ' t forget the times we ' ve had and the friends I ' ve made. Overall, it has been worth it! Dykes: Mike Alstoi , Kevin Mitchell 19 Q LEWIS GIBSON SMITH Gibby, Gib, The Gibber Buchanan, Virginia Civil Engineering — Army Cpl 3; Sgt 2. Lt 1; ASCE 4,3,2,1; Resident of the Purple Ligtit Dis trict 3; Cocke Hall Ball 4,3,2,1: PE 300 Surviuor 2; President ol The Gibber National Bank 3,2,1. Glei ind Eli, I ' d like to thank ] Mark, Pete and Tom, and the Dood ' s (both I and II); we ' ve had some great times and the memories will last forever Keep in touch and may good fortune be with you all in everything you do Most of all I ' d like to thank my parents for giving me the opportunity to come to VMl. I ' d also like to thank them for the support they gave me and all the little things they have done to make my stay at VMl more enjoyable. To all of you: Thanks! DYKES: Rusty Early— 1980 Wes Feight, Todd Tabb, Chris Kanter — 1986 THOMAS BRIAN SPARTZ Snatch Snorter. Mr. T. Tommy Too Much. O.C. Virginia Beach, Virginia -Special Forces Virgin Private 4.3.2.1: Cross Country 4,3; Indoor Outdoor Track 4,3; Honorary Member Kappa Sigma Fraternity Order; O.C. Stiggs Fan i ; Who ' s NOT Among American Colleges Univei Sine. ning vith ever met. Without his foolishness and been tough. But we had it Dicked! Academics. Dements. Bannat ' s Little Bid, our window punching contest . . . vhich came close to wars, climbing half ndow [ basically besides a fei of the craziest S.O.B ' s laughter this place migl We ' ve had some tough Caught you with the beer Raid in which 1 lost. Several fights whic consciously up to our 2nd stoop i extra courses we made it together Tom is the only person I know that has given several respectable (?) young ladies an official S-5 Tour through a Historical Landmark at 0100 hrs. He is the originator of the Spartz Weekend ; going to Va, Beach, during G.P,. while on confinement, and returning at 1600 hrs. the next afternoon. All non-caucasin townies scamper from this dan- gerous man, for he heroically single handedly saved Kappa Sigma House from losing their most prized possession , . , Booze! Good Work Rocky ' He ' s the Number One victim of the Rack Monster in the History of V.M.I. His rack was everything to him. We have done al- most everything imaginable together . . . Well almost everything, he tried his best at that too. He one roommate though that would stick through any Hell .able with you. and with the odds extremely against you he ' d : by your side, making wise cracks of course He ' s different and ' . Chief 5 luddy. MAC ■■83 I would like to THANK my Mom and Dad for all their help in getting me through V.M.I. You have always helped me when I needed it. Mom you ' re a True Saint! Dad, thanks for Kicking me in the butt when I needed it. I Love You Both! To my roomies Mark and Pete, thanks for putting up with my craziness. Mark has been the best friend a person could ask for. Thanks Buddy! Good Luck to both ol you. Glenn you ' re the only one that appreciates my humor, where are the purple panties?!!! ' 31 TIMOTHY ROSS SPENCER Spcnce, Tim, TR Portsmouth, Virginia English — Air Force Dean s Lisi 4.3,2.1; English Society 3,2,1; PreLaw Sociely 4.3.2; As sociale Editor Cadet 1, Sports Editor Cadet 2. Cadet 3; Publications Board 1; Pvt. 4; Cpt. 3; Sgt. 2; Pvt- 1; Golf 4; Lacrosse Club 2; Ghetto 4.3.2.1; Cadet Assistant 1; Illegal Car Club 2; Sand Bridge 3, 2.1; Nags Heas Beach Bumb Club 2.1; Moe 1- How to express a love-hate relationship or even more difficult how to live with one. This is the only way I can communicate my feelings towards VMI, I love what VMI has done for my confidence and outlook on life, I love the friends I have made at VMI and the good times. But what I hate about VMI is what it has taken away from me. I have lost my social confidence. 1 have lost the right to be responsi- ble for myself. The Institute tells me what to do. All I have to do as a cadet is go with the flow. Overall, I wonder if VMI has prepared me for the future. The things it has built are those things written and therefore I feet ready for the challenges of the outside world. I call therefore a complete and generous education that which gets the men to perform justly, skillfully, and magnanimously all their lives, both private and public, of peace and war. Milton I believe VMI has sufficed. Thanks Pop you made me proud of myself. I only hope that one day I can make you proud of me. I owe you more than money can pay. You ' ve given me the opportunity now it ' s my turn. SOMPODH SRIPOOM Sompod. Pod, Sam. Sammy. Sripy, Poom Poom? Supanbury, Thailand. Civil Engineering — Royal Thai Army Pvt, 4; Cpl- 3; 1 Sgt, 2; Cpt. 1; Delta Company Commander; List 4.3.2.1; Academically Distinguished 4,3.2.1; ASCE 4,3.2,1 2,1; Rat Training Cadre 2; BoKing 3; Ranger Platoon 2. Royal Thai Military distinguished himse im, depending on ame to the U.S. :ademy. Here, he ! Spartan walls of the he commenced his third ratline in o much practice. Pod quickly ically and militarily, consistently laculate appearance and conduct standards which were envious, i was in addition to a sizzling GPA. But. even in the face of con- it CE course overloads there was always time for a little flute, a ? guitar, and a lot of Thai singing (a definite cultural experience). ur time together we lived and grew through the third class blues our Ring Figure frenzy. Always the strict, studious one. he was however, hesitant to share his problems or display his warmth, m Pod, I have learned a great deal, and hopefully he has learned le from me as well. Even though he was absolutely certain that a iigner could never hold rank at VMI, first class year found Pod imanding Delta Company. Though the times have not always been easy and carefree. Pod. you have n or lowered your standards. An inten: has been your trademark and code. It has been it y honor and privilege Iriend DYKES Dav, E. Wh eler -1980 John E. McC nne -1986 ■ compromised your principles znse of responsibility and duty 1 you. Good luck my OTA 83 t 3 ' JAMES FRANCIS STADER Hypo, Jimbo, HYP Civil Engineer — Navy Globolized 2.1; Dean ' s List 1; Sphincters football 2,1; Shattered Club 4.3.2.1; ASCE 4.3.2.1; Firefighters 2.1; Grubcourt 1; Sphinter Basket- ball 2.1 Well this has been four hard years and I hope it is all worth it. There had been times when i would have packed up my spikes because for me the track meet was over. But because of the friendships I had in country club 105 Nuts, I ' d like to say thanks for putting up with me. 1 wish you Snake. Boobie and foghorn the best in whatever you do. To my parents I don ' t know where to begin. Since the first day at the I till now. you both have supported me without hesitation, 1 will never forget the encouragement at home when I was doing poorly. I just want to say thank you. It ' s been a long four years. Clara, I just want to say thanks for your friendship and support over these long years. I ' ll never ever forget you. Like the Navy? MARK COURTNEY STENGEL Casey, Gigolo, Plastic Head, Stings Nashville, Tennessee History and Modern Languages — Air Force Pvt. 4,3,2,1; Society of Young Economists 4,1. Ski Club 4,3,2,1; 3rd Class Cocktail Club; Summer School Society 4,3.2. Road Trip Surui- vor 4,3.2,1. learned here are something I will cherish for the rest of my life. The last four years have been a constant uphill struggle. here have been good times and bad, but overall 1 would have to say the good times far outweigh the bad The most valuable thing I ha e gained in my stay at VMI are the friendships 1 have made Ji n, Dave, Tony. Steve — you guys are the greatest. Without ya ' li I n ver would have survived this place. 1 vjish ya ' ll the best that life has to offer. I know our friendships will last forever. Mom and Dad. how can 1 ever repay you for the things you havt encouragement, and I thank God for blessing me with parents such a: To all my classmates good luck and God ble- DYKES: Phil Raeburn-1980 Tony Zimmer— 1986 FRED PATRICK STONE ■■Stonehengc, Bird, Foot, F.P., Freddy. Bastard Waynesboro, Virginia Economics — Air Froce THE VMI CADET 4.3,2,1; UMl golf team 4.3.2,1, Posit committee 1; Dean ' s List 2,1 I had never intended to go straight to college, but one day I found an application on my bed (courtesy of my mother). 1 filled it out with a (lair while 1 watched Hogan ' s Heroes, and 1 was accepted two weeks later. The following Spring 1 signed on to play golf for VMI (a meager sum I promise you) and 1 was off As a rat I rarely thought I would ever become a first classman and I still don ' t believe 1 might graduate. VMI, however, has done a lot for me. both good and bad t don ' t think my golf game will ever be the same, VMI just isn ' t the place golfers should go. But VMI has definitely steered me in the right direction for the rest of my life and it has made me a much more honest person and for that I must thank the system that 1 often curs- ed : VMI I nk some people very dear to mi roommates were the best in the world. Without them 1 would si an unsocial misfit. To everyone in Ghetto Corner who made out of VMI the best part. To my parents, who without them 1 would have stayed. Especially, to my mother who was ser enough to say no. And finally to my wife. Julie, and my son. S .S. Good luck Frank, and if you ( Dykes: 1980 Eli Alford 1986 Jeff Mawyer 1986 Ciay Toiliver ■ that I JOHN RICHARD STUDT ■ ' Hans Quantico, Virginia change one ' s fate; the road is predestined toi ■ way we walk it, the attitude with which we — Richard Beer-Hofi DYKES 1980 Tom Kelly 1986: Robert Thompson -i9 r JOHN FALLON SULLIVAN III Sully Clinton, Mississippi Civil Engineering — Army Pvt. 4.3.2.1; Cpl. 3; Sgt. 2; Golf 4.3.2; Dean ' s List 4.3,2.1; Counlrv Club ' 02 4.3.2.1; ASCE; Illegal Car Club 4.3.2.1. Having fun ain ' l we is not exactly the t years at VMI. but 1 gave it my best shot. 1 guess you win a couple and lose everything else The road trips to everywhere in the Green Machine broke up the monotonous stay al the supposedly three legged military school. It wasn ' t all thai bad and ! shall never forget the good times here thai come with the many bad. There were many times I thought of leaving but through the friends I have made 1 managed to stick it out and my thanks to y ' all. The Country Club has seen its wrestling matches, parties, changes, and confinement, which has also helped to make things worthwhile, I would like to thank Unk for always pulling through when needed. Also my Grandmothers whose loving care and food made it more bearable; Sam and Ellen for always being there in times of trouble; my roommates Will. M, Ray. Candy Ass (Kevin) and Jack (how he made it through all four years living with me. I don ' t know) for the wild times and partying to make VMI a more sociable place. And special thanks to my Mom and Dad. without their love and support in every aspect 1 would never have made it. To r There is one thing left to say: AMF — VMI. Dykes: 1980 Garry Fellows 1984 Bubba 1985 Yo Whitty 1986 Matt Ldwenbrau Longabaugh B.R- ' ! MARK DENNIS SYKES Psycho. Tool. P-Head Berkeley Springs, W. Virginia Civil Engineering — Army Pvt 4.3.2,1; Summer School 4; Dean ' s List 3.2.1. SAME 2.1. 1, PE 300 BOHICA 2; ASCE 3.2.1; Ski Club 2.1; Photographei Depressed 4,3,2, Apathetic 1 Only slightly influenced by his father (class of 58) Mark car VMI with full knowledge of what was ahead. If cleanliness conformity were a crime. Psycho would get the electric chair. A; dictable as a Swiss watch, during the weekdays Tool could alwa found in Preston Library with his face buried in the books. On ' ends he was sure to be found chasing southern belles (get slar much ). e ' ll always remen- ber the way P-Head hogged the mirror in the ornings combing h s long golde locks. Mark had proved himself a liable and innovati e person an after his 90 day military career we el confident he wi become on of the most successful members of r class. Best of uck in futur endeavors, Turn off those damn DYKES, Kirk Berkhm Chris Poage- V  WILLIAM GEORGE THEUS Bill Brecksville, Ohio Electrical Engineer — Army Virgin Private 4.3,2.1; Fencing Team 4. Saber Squad Captain 3. Foil Squad Captain 2, Team Captain 1; All State 4.3.2.1; Firefighter 2; First Class Editor of the Bomb 1; Illegal Car Club 3,2. When Bill asked me to write a few lines for his class history. I was both flattered and puzzled, for Mr. Theus is an enigmatic character. This IS no doubt because he is one of those unfortunate people who have been misplaced by history, i can picture Bill at the court of Louis XIV much more readily than I can picture him as a VMI Cadet. Why? His noble air and suave manner qualify him for an aristocrat ' s life; his skill at strategy games would be the envy of any great Captain; his swordsmanship would earn respect both on the battlefield and on the dueling ground. And as for his talents with the fair sex , , . Alas. Bill has been cast among us at the whim of capricious fortune. For this we are grateful, for it has been a pleasure to have made Bill ' s acquaintance. He is one of those rare individuals that are sophisticated without being snobbish. In short, considering his status as a First Class Private. Bill proves the truth of Porthos ' observation in the Three Musketeers: It is questionable whether the rank of an Officer befits a gentleman. -F.L.K, ' 83 There are too many people to thank in too short of a space, I must make exceptions for: Mom and Dad. thanks so much. I wouldn ' t have made it without you; Sol and Slime, you guys kept me sane; Kenny. you made the first three years at least tolerable; and Todd, who al- ways had the lime to listen and laugh. Good luck to you all, and to all a sad Good-Bye, Dykes: John H. 289 BRUCE D. HOWARD THOMAS Hopewell. Virginia History — Army Pvt 4,2.1; Cpl 3. CWRT 4,3,2,1: Rat Training 3.2; AVSA 2; Ranger Pit 4; Heart of Fayetteville Summer Club of 1982; PE 300 Pioneer. Young Republican 4,3,2.1; Summer School 79,80.81. A special thanks to my Mom for all her support tor the past four years. Without you and your loving support 1 never would have made it. Next 1 would like to thank all of my roommates for their support even Kyle, Don ' t worry Ron. 1 won ' t (orget you. after all you were in our room almost as much as the rest of us. Best of luck to all my brother rats. By the way everyone, I am not majoring in Spanish. 1 would also like to thank all of my special friends that have kept in touch over the years and the girls at Southern Sem. Jane, you brightened up this Spartan lite. BHT :« 1 ANTHONY ODELL THOMPSON T. T. J. Toad, Tar-head, Eskimo Civil Engineering 4.3.2.1. ASC.E. 4,3.2,1, Varsity Golf 4,3,2,1, Captain 1; Mono Ti Club 4.3.2.1; Ring Design Committee 2; 3rd Class Cocklai b. Summer School Society 4,3.2; Croquet Club 1, Road-trip Survi Where does one begin to explain four years of life at V.M.I. The friendships I ' ve made will be friendships that last forever; and the ex- periences, good and bad, will always be indelible. With the friendships and experiences belong my roommates, Huck, Mark, Jim. and Steve. Each one ol which will always be a part of me and friends for life. Also. 1 want to wish the best of luck in life to: P. J., Derek, John. Stan. Snake, Mlke. Hypo. Sky. and Jammer the t mes we spent to- gethe r can n uer be forgotten To my parents. 1 3we everything. I thank you fo support giving me the opportunity to and insight. 1 neyet could have made V.M.I,: without I. The love each of yo u gave me over the past four years will ne ver be forgotten. Mom a spec al thanks for all the letters and phone calls: I love you with all my h eart. Dad, I ' ll always appreciate all the advice you gave me a nd hope that 1 can be half the person you are you ' re the great- est J oan. 1 r eally don ' t know how to thank you fo all you ' ve done. The elations ip we ' ve built in the past two years w II only be the be- ginning of much more When 1 think of the friendships and exper- ience V.M.I has given me. your name come s to m nd Not only are for e ny girlfr erythinc end but my best friend and f ' ll always love you Thanks Dyke 1980- 1986- -Jeff Pup Morgan -Ron Mays. Rob Meador 290 d FRANKLIN GENE TIFFORD Henry, Yank, Beak, Yid, Tiff Patchogue, New York History — Air Force — Pilot Deo . Mad Dog! Rat 4; Cpl, 3; Sgt 2: Lt 1; Dean ' s List 4; Acadei :ally Distinguished 3.2,1; AFROTC Scholarship 3; VMI Debate Tei t.3.2.1. Treasurer 3; President 2 wise man once gave ne advice that 1 h ave only now come to nderstand: The man w ho follows t he crowd, will usu lly get nc further than Creativity in living is nc ity breeds contempt. indant difficulties, for peculia e distinct you must be di be what no one else but adetship has proven to b new challenges and hav s. While there have rely been and with th. ned a great deal about myself and this effort i 1 am indebted of the faculty of the DM2 I hat I would spend my Rat year with the outrageous and infamous members of room 435. Alcohol, Myrtle Beach and Decreppid ' s were the highlights of Third class year. The Corps Trip, Ring Figure and a special lady made a great Second class year. After surviving the Miami mishap and the all for a beer on Wednesday night syndrome. I was happy to hit the first stoop! 1 want to (hank Dan. Mark. Sammy. Mike and Tin whom I have learned much from. To Nate Turner and Jim Kendall. I owe much, 1 could not have found better friends and the good times we shared shall never be forgotten. Finally. I could not have made it without the support of my parents whom I love very much. Dykes: 1980-AIIan R, Berenbrok f ALAN GREGORY TOLER Hawkcye, Big Al, Batman Richmond, Va. Biology — Army Virgin sleeves 4.3.2,1; 1 Club 3; Football 4; Rugby Club 3.2.1; Ski Club 3.2.1; Scooters Club 3,2.1; Ring Figure Road Trip Pres. 2 college. I the dorms looked li 1 typic : of I : behind I I feel thai the ■vill always be t has done for saying, When i and women are scared. since being a lot. In four formed a personal sense o( honor from the system an Institute has molded me into The V.M.I. Man. I proud and willing to stand up for the school and what me — although I ' m still finding it out. When I arrived here I was as terrified as the next bald-headed rat. after a hard six months and the many memorable experiences, last sweat-party in the main sinks; last mass to break-out in barracks, to name a few. Third class year I still needed a dyke. I wasn ' t back a good two weeks and I had already been asked to head up the 1 club. I strongly don ' t recommend checking in on the O.D. after cocktails in the room. I ' ll never forget Ring Figure weekend, (except the parts 1 can ' t remember), neither will Hotel Roanoke for that matter First class year is finally by us and I ' ve shared a lot of good times with everybody. Years from now I ' ll look back on the memories and photographs of my cadet days re- membering al! that ' s happened. I ' m glad I was able to party with a lot of good people at Zollomans, Baldwin, Goshen. Hops. Road-trips, and the rest of the good times. Now that I ' m at and belter things, and my terror of the Insti I thank Mot lUt to go to bigger ite has decreased . Dad. Paul. Scott, I had to get away. vill always thank my incredibly since being a rat. Geneviere. and Claire for just being al horn I tip my hat to Dr. Monsour for putting thi ing with me as the circumstances delermint B.R. ' s. (nends. and especially my roommates over the years Kenny. Vernon. Gene. Bill, Bob. John John) for making the times roll and when the going got tough, we got going. Dykes: 1980— Jay Harold Melvin 1986 — Scoltie the Kid Ingram. Scott Phantom Wilsoi HAU TRONG TRAN ' ■Howie. Howard. Our Man from Iran Portsmouth, Virginia Electrical Engineering — Air Force Dean ' s List 4.3,2; Cpl. 3; Sgt. 2; IEEE 1; ME Cadet Assistant 2; 3rd place finisher in Handball Tournament 3; Handball Coordinator 2; Weightlifting Intramural 2; Handball Intramural 3.2,1; The Few. The Proud. The Electrical Engineers 4.3.2.1 1 finally made it. I ' m on the threshold of being an alumnus I would not say that the four long years I spent in this place were enjoyable, but the value of those years was worth all the pain and agony But I can say that, maybe some years from now. 1 graduated from Virginia Military Institute, an accomplishment I ' ll never forget, but cherish forever. This place really taught me the true sense of friendship, hon- or, and most of all, trust in my fellow men. Looking back. Ring Figure was one of the greatest events in my life (thanks, Beckey). But I need to thank my roommates, John and Sak, who stuck by me for these past four years. You made VMI bearable. Good luck to you. John and Cindy. Sak, thanks for all the help you gave me when I got stuck. Good luck in all you do. Bui most importantly. I want to dedicate this graduation to my family who supported, inspired, and molivaled me to come back to VMI each year for the past four years. Without them, the diploma would not have been possible. ll 1 long and winding road. . ;« TODD ALBERT TUDOR Twiggy, Tits, T, Two-Point Saxonburg, Pa. Civil Engineering Football 4.3.2,1 A;alea Festival 2; A.S.C.E. 4,3.2.1; Fellowship Of , 3.2,1; Masters of Counterinsurgence 3,2,1 : first day that I got 1 : I had : traveled. V.M.I though It comes w most of all the love from i lived with you and off of yc d that I had then taken that road and that I love this place although in the I probably mellow 1 did find love within I much pride, respect, and honor; but ' friends. Jay. Hank, and Tom — 1 have all for three years. There isn ' t enough I can about you guys. I love you all. Stan. Rubberhead. Cheese, Malachi. Drew. Kuch, Derek, John. Doobs, Woo-Woo, Kelly, Brucey, and so many more — I ' ve found nothing but true friendship. To the football team, I ' m lost for words — the friendship and closeness that we ' ve all shared is incredible. It ' s amazing how a little pigskin can bond a group of men together. To the Colemans. Jays, Hincs, Meades. Tomcat and Levi, and the Johnsons— thank you so very much for the second homes during my time here. I think I have grown on the inside as well as the outside because of you all. To my family— Mom, Dad. Noni. Rick. Noreen, and Fruit — your support and love that you have given me. kept me hanging in there when limes seemed unbearable. I love you all very much and hope I made you very proud of me Thank you V.M.I. Dykes: 1980- Osier Lck, Mike Necessary m NATHAN SHREVE TURNER Nate, Eddie Monster. Denis the Menace, Ice Man Arlington, Virginia History — U.S.M.C. Boxing 3.2.1; Sgt 2. Rat Co. XO 1; Rack 4.3.2.1; Summer School 4. 3.2; NROTC Academic Review Board Regular 4.3.2.1. Nale is. beyond all doubt, the most interesting character in the class of 1983. I know because I have been with the menace since our very first day in the ratline. Always energetic and often mischievous, Nate ' s humorous antics and ingenious devices were a constant source of laughter. Nate ' s ability to tell jokes and make the most miserable times fun. accounted for his popularity within the class. At first I tried to avoid Nate as wherever he was. so were the RDC and Special Reports. Nate ' s leadership potential was best exhibited in his organization of the Rack Club. His new and improved methods of racking became famous. He joined the boxing team and later had to fight off exotic women. Nate occasionally suffered from motivational crises, he never gave up. Whatever it took, he was determined to I have learned a lot from Nate and no one could have had a better friend, Nate Turner — 1 wish you and yours the best of luck and hap- The one thing I will miss about my siay at VMl will by my friends. At VMl one does not count his friends on his fingers but instead by the square inch, lor that is how all your smelly Brother Rats are packed into the ghetto known as barracks. Every single one of them is unique and special to me. From the brilliant to the blithe, the crazy to the somber, they are all my Brother Rats. that IS not only tight — but unbreakabli Ihis crowd of men calls their own. We e B all members of a circle I proud to wear the ring STEVEN JAY UMBERGER Quick Fairfax, Virginia Economics — Army Football 4.3.2.1. Track 4.3,2.1; Dean ' s List 4.3; Society of Young Economists 3.2, Monogram Club 3.2,1; Strength Team All American Candidate; Drug Committee 1, I necklace i , This r of the i strength , personal re- gion it bears. Am I Doing My Best? Well, thats myself nearly everyday at VMl. It took a lot of ince to fulfill its requirements. I have not been very little and give very much Thank you Mom and Dad for being there, also, Barry and Melvin, you guys are even capable of making four years of VMl enioyable. Finally. I would like to thank the Lord for giving me strength and the every day opportunities that are avail- able to me. DYKES Walt Bellamy- 1980 Jim Daly- 1986 ft DOUGLAS G. B. URBANEK • ' Urb. Slav. Urban Dweller. Slopehcad, Jim Chicago, Illinois History — Marine Corps Cadet Waiter 3,2.1; USMC Marathon 1; Chariot Crew 3.2.1; Roy Zimmerman Fan Club 2,1. Newman Club 4; De Kalb Old Stylers 2. Pervert Corner 1, 1 came here from Chicago to find truth, justice and the American way and after checking out this place ' s version you can have all three. VMl has been a trip but not altogether a bad one as I kept coming back The reason I came back has something to do with either this rattling sound I hear when 1 shake my head, or it was my friends. It probably was them, my folks, and good friends at home whose love and support helped me put up with the mooks and narcs, I did what Some final thoughts: 1, Never take anything seriously, 2. Humanity is a greater virtue than honor, or and pride kill . Competition kills or at least causes ulcers. Press ; life. 6. Your only duty is to your consciei 7 If ya ' ll are happy you have achic 8 Relax, for speed kills 9. Drink Old Style, and keep Rockin D.G.U. Fall 1982 full of sound and fury, signifying W. Shakespeare DYKES: Kent Loi -3 k ' S f cir h LIONEL BERDOU URQUHART Urk, Chaka — beast, Peaches, Rock, Popeye, Cumquat Jefferson, Louisiana English — Marine Corps Cpl , Sgt ; Cadet Captain; RDC, Ring Figure Magazine Staff; Boxing Team 4.3,1; Cadre 2,1; Rat Training Cadre 2; Doc Monsour Fan Club. No man euet to go througfi the gates of Jai:l(Son Arch ever had more of the Never Say Die spirit than Lionel His hard work, determina- tion, and constant persistence in every aspect of the VMl life are what got him through. Lionel was our outlet to the pressures of VMl. Hoi : he I S.H ilh our style of 1 Losing is something Lionel never thinks tin:ie made him both a respected and wi Kooglie Be; est person to room with. Lionel has a most unique never for a dull moment. Set your goals high i take only the good times with you. It ' s only fitting that I s hould find difficulty In composing my history, since the past four years I have been filled with obstacles. I ' d hoped to express my gratitude to everyone who supported me during my stay at VMl. but I now fear my attempt will fall short, nevertheless I like to begin by thanking the class of 1980 for instilling in me le qualities which characterize a cadet: honor, loyalty and rmination. I ' m indebted to my roommates for showing me what friendship is all about. Mom and Dad, the untold amount of wor- prayers, and love which you poured on me have not gone alize I am extremely blessed to have parents like you To the class of 1986. you successfully handled the pressures of the Ratline and I ' m confident that you ' ll meet the challenges of the fu- ture. 1 feel privileged to claim you as my dykes. 09 f dj- KARL F. VAN STAVOREN Leesburg, Virginia vil Engineering — Navy Cpl 3. Pvt. 2.1. ASCE 3,2,1; SAME 2.1. VMl Theater 2. Volkswagen Repair Club 2.1; Summer School 3,2; Snipe 2 ' Nothing much! ' The ( Karl ' s Cadetship, what can we sa cadet to graduate without confinement and few demerits, how disgusting. Memories . . . Karl can i have a cookie . . . call Lisa ASAP . . . Ring Figure Demolition Derby . Hide Jaws quick . . . Mom ' s food boxes , Matchmaker . . , Sweetthings . . . Navy Ac. Boards . . . Fredrick Neo . Turn off that damn alarm . . Gabos here again . . , PT? , , , Van Stavoren get alife. all agree that throughout group. We ' ll never forget the lim )ugh for us {Blind dates!!) ir past 3 years togeth- and Karl have come YOUR BUNKIES PS When is the wedding ' 1 would like to thank God. Al through the I . 1 would like t and Dad for believing in me ew in myself. I have fought the go have kept the faith. Thanks Moi Dykes: Aaron Bush 1980 Iping me to get ive a very special thanks to Mom when ] didn ' t have the confidence fight, I have finished the course. I !or the love and the cookies. Q DAVID CHARLES VIA Poncho. Chuckle, P.F. Glen Allen, Virginia Electrical Engineering — Navy 4, Cpl. 3. Reg, Color Sgt. 2. First Bat S-4 1 Marine C on 1, IEEE 1, Manager Outdoor Track 3 : I ' ll refrain and i I can think of alot of things I ' d like to say the Mother I over the past four years, space for words of much more importance I ' d like to give a big thanks to my roomies Gray, Graham. Jamie. Kenny, and Curtis for putting up with the Lone Ranker over the past few years Hey Jamie, we really miss you around here this year! Especially since you and I have been together for the past three plus years. Things just aren ' t the same, I sincerely wish the best for you and the rest of the 137 clan as you all travel down the roads of life. To all the G EE KS that hang out on the seventh floor o( NEB til 2:00am it ' s been real ... but 17 May isn ' t that far away now. You all are something else. Good luck to you. It seems strange to think this is my last year at VMl but I ' ll always remember those awesome road trips l ike to West Point and The Citadel and I ' ll miss the great friendships that have built up over the Mom. Dad. Robin and Cathy — I owe you ail so much. You ' ve always been there when I was so down that 1 didn ' t think that I would be able to get up and when 1 was so up, I wished the joy of the moment could last just alittle while longer. Mom and Dad especially, thank you for your unending rich love, support, and understanding that have made graduation from VMl all possible. Dykes 19 ROBERT CLAYTON WAGNER ■ ' Wags. Rags. Scoop. Snooze Jr. Economics — Army Richmond, Virginia Strick ' s illegitimate son 4,3.2,1; Ghetto 3.2.1; Disgruntled Ranker 3, 2; 1st Class Pvt., OGA 1; Sports Editor — The Bomb. The Cadet 1, Varsity Swimming 4,3; Academic Stars 4, Frustrated Student 3,2,1. Slam Club 2,1; Special Education 2; SEH Club 1 They say there is a fine line between love and hale. If so. Ifs applicable here. I genuinely love some of the people 1 met here, but 1 absolutely hate the place that brought us all together. The paradox of it all still confuses me. Of course, I ' ve met some I hope 1 never see again. In a place so confined, you meet the best and the worst. The days and weeks here are endless. The years, somehow, go quickly. Nonetheless, it ' s been a long and at times, frustrating strug- gle. It ' s not something I ' d do again. I didn ' t handle this place as well as 1 hoped to. Many goals remain unaccomplished. At times, 1 let this place get to me. let it beat me. Not that some good wasn ' t intermin- gled with the bad. When I gel my diploma. 1 hope I find it was worth it. At least I ' ll have one hell of a lot of character I wish there was some all-inclusive way to say thank you 1 owe so To Mark and the Hard Room — Thanks for the encouragement. You made sure I got a good start, 1 just wish 1 could be more like you To Mike and Doris — Thanks for letting me be yours for four years, 1 wouldn ' t have lasted without you. To the Meredith ' s — Thanks for your support and the opportunity you To Elizabeth — Thanks for the shoulder to cry on Ghetto loves you. To all the guys I ' ve grown Thanks for putting up with getting together again especially the Ghetto boys- miss you and look forward l i roll. Mom and Dad — I know 1 wasn t always the cadet you ; to be I fought it and resented hearing what these walls le in the future Thirty years hence perhaps I II feel the way you do. Anyway I hope there is something in what 1 ve done that you can be proud of Thanks for always showing that you care Even if I don ' t always show it 1 care too DOUGLAS B. WAINWRIGHT Seaford. Delaware English — Air Force Private 4,3.2.1; Rugby 2; Rugby manager 1, Slower Delaware Club. Where ' s George and R.B. Club 1, As far as I ' m concerned, day one was when Mule. R B.. and 1 roomed together for the first time in summer school: R,B, broke the fishtanks with his beer; I would break the windows with my head; and Mule would try to keep us out of trouble when he wasn ' t in it himself. It was then we stopped playing the VMI game and started playing our own. Soon room 208 blossomed, became notorious, and turned into a tradition to be carried into the regular year Our room was the heart of Pervert corner at its height The pets and Rin-Tin-Tin. not to mention the other movies we showed to raise the money for RB ' s ring, were objects of speculation for people throughout barracks, as well as civilians. Even Mule ' s father was a little shocked when he saw the intentional professionalism we put into the room. Also. Nancy ' s parlies will always have a special place in our hearts When those two appeared bel : Mul laughed togethei lethe, , he pushed with. ■ had except over who w having the last cigarette rate and generous guy W nothing For a guy who can ' t remember any argument we ' is going to do something lor the oth r paying the bill. You are the most o ever met; you give everything and idn ' t care much for VMI, you cared 1 of i t for i . What I brother DYKES 1979 Nick Servidio 1986 Mark FAT RAT Rogers Bill ' Green eyes And. MATTHEW BRIAN WALROD -Wally Brentwood, Tennessee Electrical Engineer — Army IEEE I cannot believe I made il through four years, I could not have done it without Mom and Dad ' s support, or money. They gave me the gift of education. I made many good friends during my experience, one especially, that made my life at the Institute bearable. I ' ll remember all those times at Glen Maury, Skyline Drive, Goshen, Twin Falls, the Guary, and last but not least the Exxon sign. There have been bad days, like the day of my car accident on R.T 60. and good days, like Ring Figure, and the day we beat Tech Don ' t ask me why I came to VMI because 1 don ' t know But if I had il to do over again I think 1 would still make the same mistake. Take it easy guys! Everytime you see a TM. think about me. MATTHEW LECOMPTE WARING Matt. Ski. Bull Fort Knox, Kentucky English — Army (Armor) PVT. 4.3,2.1, Swimming Team 4.3,2.1, Tri Captain 1; Water Polo Club 3; Vice-President 2; President 1; Blood Mobile Committee 3.2, Chairman 1: Monogram Club 3.2,1; English Society 1; Drunk in Public Club 4,3.2.1 Well It has been a long four years and three long summers, but finally there is a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel. Looking back it is hard to see the beginning of the same tunnel. That fateful day when I gave my freedom to join the VMI family . There have been many twists and (urns to the end of the tunnel, especially the multitude of academic obstacles. But thanks to the support of my parents, brothers and sister, my roommates, my friends and Annie. I hope to leave this burrow of higher education as a more mature and complete man. There have been good times and bad that I will remember, but most the people. Thanks again Brent, Mike. Fruto. uce. And most of all thanks Mom, Dad. Jamo. of all I ' ll rei Lynn, Andy Carroll, Paul ind I DAVID T. DORTCH WARRINER Dave. Dortch. Warnner D.T.D, sir Charlie Hope, Virginia Civil Engineering Private 4,3.2,1; cpl. 3; ASCE 2.1; Cadet Asst. 2.1; Azalea Festival 2, 1; Ski Club 2.1; Cliff Painting Committee 2; Fraternity Brother 2.1; On Confinement 4 (a little). 3 (some). 2 (a lot), 1 (too much). No 1 Club. What a difference this place has made for Dortch. Just out of high school, a naive, inexperienced person, out for excitement and innocent fun. Four years of a regimented, disciplined environment has changed Dortch immensely. He has grown from his experiences and become a much better person for it. The character molding of VMI has turned this youth into a master in every way of getting around the rules so strictly enforced by that almighty figurehead, the administration. Al- though Dave spent over half of cadetship on confinement he could still be considered the bus driver to those after taps Frats and Zolomans parties. I think the most amazing aspect of him though has been through all the trials and SLAMS he has still managed to keep those academics up Dortch has been a brother rat true to the word, and I have grown to love him like a brother. He carries with him a cheerful attitude that rubs off on all of us. Never too busy to help out someone with a problem, no matter what it is. Dave the times we ' ve had together have been super, but the time we ' ll have together will be even better. Manioo, Dogface, Bannana PatchI JAC III I ' d just like to thank a few of those who have made life here at the ■■I )ust a little more bearable; Beau, Dave, Tom. Rms. 132 and 128. and all the rest of my Br ' s who I ' ll never forget But most especially I want to thank my family. Mama and Papa thanks for always being there when I needed you. Thanks Susan and Julia for the home away from home at UVa. All I can say now is permission is requested to be absent from VMI for the purpose of graduation DTDW Dykes: 1980 Brian O ' Neil 1986 Gerald (Lef ty) Leffers MARK LOWELL WATERS Bing Bing Suisun, California History — Army (Artillery) Pvt. 4; Cpl 3. MSgt 2; 1st Lt.; 1st BN Morale Officer; Marshall Library Assistant 3.2; Airborne 4; Varsity Rifle Team 4; 10th. South- ern Conference; Dean ' s L.sl 2,1, Marine Corps Marathon I, Beach Club 39. Whoever lives sincerely and encounters much trouble and disappoint- ment, but is not bowed down by them, is worth more than one who has always sailed before the wind and has only known relative prosperity Vincent Van Gogh Now I can scorn any ill thoughts that 1 might have had for the mother I. for I ' m sure that I ' ll return in the twilight of my years and long for the camaraderie of my brother rats that has graced my four years here. May God biess VMI. i for Grandma, thanks Mrs Nelson, Ihan or Ihe love and su ks lor providing a pport ome away from home and being a second Mom, Mom and Dad, i seems as though our impossible dream is finally a realily Your love and constant enco uragement through the best and Ihe i orst made t possible 1 think those long distance phone bills finally paid off. 1 ove yon dearly DYKES: Kent Oe rich- 1980 Gone wit h the wind 14 Sept 1982 y EZUf A % H ' fs SLEj; -t jtk iiS •- JOHN CHARLES WERNERT Wert, Worn-Out La Grange Park, Illinois Civil Engineering — USMC Cadre 4.3.2.1; Dean ' s List 4,3.2.1. Ral 4; Cpl. 3; 1st Sgt. 2 Bravo Co. CO 1; ASCE 3,2.1; CE Assistant 2.1; Marine Detachment 4.3.2. 1; Motivated 4; Depressed 3; Neutral 2; Remotivated 1 For the graduating class of 1983 I say. Brother Rats, let ' s drink a toast of champagne . . . but this time out of barracks! [ entered the I with a four year scholarship, highly motivated, truly dedicated Marine Corps officer candidate. I leave the I still gung ho, but one thing has happened that scares me . I like Civil Engineering! I guess those endless nights caused CE to grow on me, I shall one day make my four academic years pay me back (t emphasize PAY back!). We were molded into a class by 27 February 1980. but the term Brother Rat just began that year The strong friendships created over four years have left me with feelings unique to the VMl man. The days were long; the years were quick. O ne thing is certain, even a minute would have been eternity without the love and support from my family. I will forever remember my mother ' s words etched in my mind since the early days of August, 1979, If you go. do the best you can, As simple and dramatic the words are, many is the time I have stood back on my feet and done the best I could. God bless you Mom and Dad. Good luck in the REAL world Brother Rals! Look out FMF ' cause here 1 come! Urah!!! DYKES: Bob Wheeler— 1980 Patrick D ' Antonio— 1986 George Varlas — 1986 WILLIAM S. WESTBROOK Spence. Westy, saul Richmond, Virginia Economics, — Air Force Pvt. 4; Cpl 3; Sgt 2; Lt 1; VMl Commanders 4.3.2; Dean ' s list 4. Dean ' s other list 3.2,1; Circle K Club 3.2.1; Henchmen 3.2.1; The 28 Crew Club 3.2.1 Some people say Mount St Helens quit eruptin g two years ago. We know different. Spence always had strange body chemistry which he demonstrated in the room, by the fact that while most of us were freezing to death at the Tech game, he was forced to remove his overcoat. But when Spence makes a pact . . , In his last two years. Saul developed a strange attachment to money, which he demonstrated in unauthorized after Taps entertainment. It ' s only Costello! We have watched Westy evolve from the red neck ral slob to the preppy first class slob. How he ever got rank we ' ll never know He has used the same can of shoe polish since he was a rat Every time we gave Spence a challenge he look it. He became a real cadet and a honorary North Carolinian And who will ever forget who the driving force behind the Hench letters was? The staff table wouldn ' t be the same without the controlled presence of Westy He was a regular Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde Spence was very athletic. Many was the time he led the double- eliminator defense through the line for the People ' s Band. The rumors are still going around about Cyprus Gardens wanting him for their show. And why he never did the Marine Corps Marathon, we ' ll never Twenty years from now. the three of us will be sleeping well, that Westy has his hand on the button ready for Ivan to coi the hill. Somehow General Westbrook doesn ' t sound right. See you at New Years Brother Ral! • to thank everyone at home, who I here at the I who together kept i e battle when I was feeling down. 1980; Charlie Sachs 1983: Scott Bazemore Scott Goodwin EHD JHG JAM ind sending me out MICHAEL JOSEPH WESTFALL West-B. The General? Newport News, Virginia Involved i t 4,3.2.1. Everyone who attends VMl is affected in many ways. I have found in myself both strengths and weaknesses. I hope to capitalize on my strengths and improve my weaknesses in order to become a better person for the future. The idea of Brother Rat Spirit is a noble one. but in reality one makes few TRUE friends at VMl This is not to say I have not made many fine aquamtances at VMl. When TRUE friends come to mind. I think primarily, of my roommates. To John Stenchomatic Manning, 1 wish you and Marilyn the best in the future. To John The Nuker Newland. I wish for you the best that life has to olfer — and I am sure you will find it. To Alain Dimples Cliff. I wish you all the solitude that could not be found here, Al. as far as I ' m co ncerned the VMl Army Department can go to hell 1 r the way they reated you You have played the game all along as well as the best. and 1 am c cttain that in the years to come you will b e among the elite in any end cavor which you may decide to undertake Thank-yous are most certainly in order for the following: Mom. Nana Grace. Col Buchanan. Lt Col Blakely. Capt. Moyer. Maude and Ray, Brenda, The Smiths, The Dykes of room 117, and most of all God above! I could not have made it this far without you all. .9 ANDREW SHEPHERD WHITSON Andy, Whit, Whitty Boy Great Falls, Virginia Civil Engineering Navy 1,3.2, 3,2.1, American Sociely Of Civil Engineers — Student 1. Diving (Swim Team) 4.3.2.1; Monogram Ciub 3,2,1. What do you say about four years at VMI? It ' s been a long, hard journey by us few who went the path less travelled. Together we saw life as Rats, Rats with radios. Rats with rings, and finally Rats with Rats. Through these years we have learned to cope with the burdens that VMI has so intrinsically placed upon us time and time again. But with all the blood, sweat, and tears it js hard to forget the good times that seemed so few and far between. That ' s probably because they th a diploma, memories, the spirit of ' 83, and honor, ;e, Jimmy, Arnie, and especially my family I have I couldn ' t have done it without you all. Good luck ; Richard Tabb III 1980 ael A. Chipley 1986 EDWARD G. WILLIAMS II Duck. Shit-Eddie. Sweetboy. Secret Squirrel Hampton. Virginia Electrical Engineering Air Force Southern Conference and State Chai ; Promaji Clul In my four years at the Institute I have seen many people come and go. Myself being one of those. I can honestly say after seeing college from two different sides that the Institute is a very special place. The ratline taught me a lot about myself and I realized the true meaning of the saying You can be whatever you resolve to be. My third and second class years taught me the importance of class closeness, and finally my senior year 1 learned the closeness of four roommates. Dave, Judd, and Chris thanks and good luck in the future. My history could never be complete without recognition to the one person respon- sible (or everything I do in life. The person who always stood beside me when ihe I was it ' s toughest on me. This person was my loving mother. Thank you Mother, Little Brother and Dyke, good luck. I DYKES: Eugene ■ ' Chief Scott— 1980 Kevin Tweetiebird Massenburg — 1986 JAMES LEE WILLIAMS, JR Flex, Bubba, P , Curious George, Hazel Portsmouth Virginia Civil Engineering — Air Force ASCE Student Chapter Member 3,2.1; Bast 4.3,2,1; Monogram Club 3.2,1; Owner of re in Hotel Roanoke. H 4.3,2.( 4); Cpl 3; Pvt 1 for Ring Figure Party little over four years ago, I entered a world unfamiliar to me. Forced to alter my lifestyle somewhat, I embarked down a long hard d. Now I am approaching the end of my journey, and I can hon- estly say that I have no regrets concerning my choice of coming to VMI. Don ' t misunderstand now, I spent the first couple of nights staring out my window, seeing that flashing light at East Lex and say- myself, If I can only get to that light. I would be out of here. However something made me stay. I realize now that it was the ■eputation of VMI, and I wanted to be a part of that pride. During he past three years, 1 have made some close friends and the memo- is will always be a big part of me. Hey guys . . . ibelievabie, Mark and Phil, 1 can ' t believe yall did that, I ' ve got a usin like that! . . . Biff and Bo at 4 in the morning .... thanks lor 2 use ol your car. Bobby . . . Hey Chi and Mark, DYDB? . . lanks Phil and Mark for celebrating my 21st, Mark hows Ihe jaw? . Johnnie D, how ' bout those cool ones with Loggins after taps . , . ibby you can ' t do it, you only have one ?!... Hey Phil, stop re and I ' ll ask directions to Tomcat ' s (I don ' t believe it, Capt. Hall?) . Taz. remember the after taps follies. 3rd class tear (J and J) Hubba. remember our late night stoop talks . . . Hey skip. ave happened these past (ew years. The good times were nu- i and the sad times were few, but when the times were grim Mas always someone there to listen to my troubles and make i times a little brighter — Thanks Craig, Bobby, Mark, Phil G., Phil H.. and Scott. Also I thank my parents and family, for without upport throughout it all. times would have been even tougher ley really were. I love you so much. the t ving r , I thi ik I should bring this speech to t k for two greater guys), my fam ily and good friends — Thanks for the THOMAS ROSS WINKLER Winky Baldwin. Maryland Electrical Engineering— Navy Cadre Cpl. 3, Sgt. 2. Lt. 1; IEEE Treasurer 1; Hop Floor 4,3.2.1; Ski Club 2.1; Dean ' s List; Eta Kappa Nu 2,1; RQ Band Member 3; Magic Bus Rider 2 Four years at the I has truly been an unlorgettabie experience. With the good times, and even the bad times, I ' m sure 1 made the right decision in coming here. I ' d like to thank my roommates, Chris and Greg for helping to make this place a little more bearable, and for being there when I needed them To my parents, Fred, and John I want to say that I love you, and without your support I could not have made it through this place I will always have a warm spot in my heart for the honor and friendships bestowed upon me while al the Institute. Dyke: 1980: Richard Zott 1986 Chip DcPasqu. MICHAEL FREDERICK WONG Doc, Typhoon, Combat Richmond. Virginia English — Air Force Glee Club, 4.3,2; I Phelta Thi, 3,2,1; English Society 3,2,1; Secretary 2. Treasurer 1; Academically Distinguished. 4.3.2,1; Arnold Air Society 1; Torch Club 3; Broken Heart Club 2; Table Commander 1 We ' re going home. Our tour is done. End of job Make or break Go or no go Heart break hotel. Grin and bear it. Torch— Jack Daniels unhealthy, too, Dave and Mike — we ' ll never forget Easter break campfire ' 81. Third class year, thanks Buzzy. Sniff — I ' ll see you in the wild blue yonder, Nate- we ' ll make great Dads, Lynn, Tim and mope — well guys, we finally made it. Nothing is as easy or as hard as C.L.H —Thanks. I s D.A.W —The farther J W. — No magna [ V.M.I. -Don ' t call For uiy loved. ift in body, the . things got hairy. When DYKES: Paul Gentry Burkholder- 19 George Robert Sloner, Jr.— SCOTT ANDREW WOOLWINE A. Wine. Drew, Old Man, Fuzzy Richmond, Virginia Biology — Air Force Football 4; Baseball 4,2; Fire Fighter 1; Where ' s Byrum 1; Dean ' s List 2; The Dig 1; Real College 3; Sphincter 1; Monogram Club 4,3, 2.1, Virgin Private 4,3.2,1; Rat 4 To The Jailhouse I came here thinking proved me wrong i definitely an experie proud of. There were many more made such an impact that the bad what you : I shall I all about, but you quickly very awakening. It was forget and will always be s than good, but the good )n forgotten. I must admit. I never let up challenge. You tried your darndest to get ! survived. 1 could have never made it without the help of friends and a devoted family. Thank you jailhouse for ■able experience and the knowledge 1 have gained. In hate you, but I love you. To my family, L.C, fri. all the support and lov( and B R s. I ow life t all for 1 c WHITNEY BROWN WYATT Wabbitt, The Goose. The Turkey Engtish-USMC Virgin Pvt Proud of it 4,3,2.1. Blow Co 4,3,2,1; Bomb Photogra- pher 4.3; Photo Ed of Bomb and Cadet 2; Nothing 1; Room 147 Funk Associated, President and founding Father, White of skin but Black of heart ; The Flexible Flyer Trans Am Club 1: Help Support the Local Police and send Their Children Through College Club. Charter Member and Continual Giver; Band Co. Disrespect Team. Major Contributer 3.2.1; Tired 4.3.2.1, Wow! How many people can say they had two class histories in the Bomb? Not many 1 bet. Well, I can ' t say that either, but 1 did have to turn in two histories just to get one printed, 1 guess that ' s typical VMI efficiency. That is a fairly good summary of 4 years here at VMI; I ' ve bumbled from one problem to the next, and I ' ve put up with enough crud to last a lifetime. I have a terrible feeling though that it ' s going to be just as bad out there in the real world as it is here at the wonderful iuy-covered halls of academie (theres got to be ivy around here somewhere). Oh well, at least there ' s nightclubs and more women to look forward to I don ' t think I ' ll waste any more time here, that way I won ' t feel so bad if I have to write yet a third KUN MIN YI Seong. Yui. Lee Springfield, Virginia Electrical Engineering — Army .occer 4.3.2,1. IEEE 1; Monogram Club 1; Ski Club 1, years at VMI. They ha 1 found out that VMI good friends and now e. But I w s the best school for n vill miss all of them, I ■ their support and ur ail. but I applied any- that. My first day at as able to endure four lot enjoyable years but e. At VMI I met many would like to thank my derstanding and finally ■ best of luck in their futui JOHN LOUIS ZANGAS Zangas Constant. ' Zc Manassas, Virginia Electrical Engineering — U.S.M.C, Pvt 4.3,2.1; Newman Club 4.3.2.1; Cross Country 4.1; Indoor Track 1. USMC Marathon 3.2; Amateur Radio Club 4.3,2,1; Society ol Physics land one E E.) Students 2.1; K A.O.S 3.2.1; IEEE 1. Debate Team 3; Marine Detachment 4.3,2,1 The! • (or 1 . family . kcs w ho someday wi When things go wrong, as they s When the road you ' r e trudging s When the funds are ow and the And you want to sm c but you h When care is pressin 3 you down Rest you must, bu don ' t you Often the It seems to a faint and faltering man. Often the struggler has given up When he might have captured the victor ' s cup; And he learned too late when the night came down. How close he was to the golden crown. Success IS failure turned inside out — The silver tint of the clouds of doubt. And you can never tell how close you are. It r afar. J the fight when you ' re hardest hit. It ' s when things s Dykes. John Alerding— 1980 ROBERT FRANK ZILHAVER Herman, Gronk, Boob, Big Slob Bob Clarion, Pennsylvania Physics and German — Army (Artillery) Glee Club 4.3,2.1, Cadet Music Direclor 1, VMI Varsity Debate 3,2,1, Secretary 1; Sounding Brass Business Manager 2; Sounding Brass Editor 1; Publications Board 2.1; Commanders 4,1; Society of Physics Students 4,3,2,1; Mallory Hall Militia 4,1; Room 147 Funk Associated, Vice Pres. in charge o( decibels; Band Company Disrespect Team. 4. 3,2.1; Dodge Dart the car that made America great Club 1; Assoc of Flatulalion Flame Club 3.2.1. I have traveled long and hard to the edge of the great pit, 1 have black. Mom, Dad. Grandpa, and Grandma t for making it possible the I MARK DOUGLAS ZIMMER Boomer, The Boom Virginia Beach, Virginia History — Army(Infantry) Put 4; Token Cpl. 3, Pvt 2,1, Dean ' s List 2, Karate 3.2.1; Bulldog 3.2; Firefighters 3,2,1; Stranger Platoon ' 81; Ski Club 2.1, Timmins Society 4.3.2,1. I have known Mark since we roomed together during cadre as rats. He survived the challenge of the first year, including Gaigano, dement problems, and his roommates— to make it to third class year. After passing through the academic gauntlet he made it to second class year where we roomed together again. Each year 1 have seen Mark grow up even more from a bewildered rat to a mature man with a keen desire to make a career out of the military. Mark, good luck to you in everything you do. You have passed through a lot of difficulty and deserve the best. would like to write something here about a those valuable le rning experiences VMI h as given to me ul for some reason can now only reca II good f lends. nd good tin es — Thank God Durate. et uosmet rebus seruate secu dis KEVIN LANCE SNELL Spock. H.B., Snell — Bag. Devo Dallas, Texas Biology. B.S. —Civilian Glee Club 4.3,2.1; Secretary 2; Lysicist 1; Golf Team 4; Texas Aggie Panamanian Club 1: Irby Come Home Club 1; Homer Hall Operators 0. Ft. Riley Army ROTC Camp ' 81 Instead of a general requim to the Institute, I only need to address certain comments to a few groups and individuals. Dad, not every piece of advice you ' ve given me has been accepted, merely you noted however; the most important advice you gave me I now realize is as true as the Gospel. I ' m glad I stayed; for now I can leave as a VMI man. You ' re the most important man in my life and I hope that the years find us as close as always. This graduation means two endings, my cadetship and my bachelorship. As 1 begin my own journey into manhood, 1 feel that I ' ve been given the best travelouge, possible thanks from old Moldy Mom. I ' ve always told that you were the best ■ how 1 that I ' v my commencement Hopefully, I can treat you in the future as that ti- tle suggests. Thanks for your support and love. By the way, how do chipmunks kiss? Teresa. Life begins on May 28th, (Finally!) Now we can be late as much as we want like. You ' ve believed in me and I don ' t understand why The 1249 days before our wedding were the happiest of my young life I pray that we can grow old together with many beautiful memories and children, 1 love you and look forward to my new goal in life. Pleasing you. Do you know that you are the sunshine of my life? To the faculty and staff at VMI. (Both past and present) there are too many of you to address individually and I you with two statements; To those who cared enough to wonder why . many heartful thanks and wishes for continued success. Aieu ' To those who didn ' t care , , . maybe someday you ' ll be lucky enough to have one of the good boys take his time to explain, I don ' t have the space or desire to do so. vM H PFT BLUES Q Displaying the spirit of ' 83, three mor Brother Rats head off for the first PFT test. m m Showing off his unique PT uniform, Vcr- Perdue takes Doug Urbanck along for motivating run. i ishing he could find out who ' s idea thi£ rent Boggs practices his black glove routine. 301 Making the ever so popular long distance teleph John Werncrt listens to words of encouragement. 302 First Class Arrangement THE FIRST CLASS EXPERIENCE . Tongue in hand, John Hunt displays his pleasure In taking . - ' ' w B off fo the weekend. The Few, The Proud and The Many — the philosophy of this group of future Marine Officers. Befriending man ' s best friend. John Carpenter with his namesake Bobby Edwards All smiles prior to making his big , his date on. First Class Arrangement 303 THE CLASS OF 1984 CLASS OFFICERS Vice President President Jammie E. Clark Historian 1 John M. Brown Thomas B. Graham 304 Second Cla Abbit Ronald Hyattsvilie, MD Ackiss Frederick Lexington. KY Adams David Auburn, NY Adams Thomas Virginia Beach, VA Adkins Edivard Culpeper, VA Agostinelli Anthony Mt. Lebanon, PA Aker William Roanoke, VA Amador Thomas Mt, Laurel, NJ Anderson Andrew Richmond, VA Anderson Neville Washington, DC Andes Scott Severna Park, MD Anthony Thomas Richmond. VA Baker Richard Chesapeake, VA Baskin Walter Dhahran. Saudi Aral Belcher Keith Lynchburg, VA nd Classmen play a vital role in company j priviledges and company integrity. Second class 305 Berry Thomas EIn NY Bishop James Norfolk. VA Blazer William Barboursville, WV Bledsoe David Leavenworth, KS Bogosian James Rochester, Ml Briesmaster Mark Crozier. VA Brinkley Jerome Chesapeake, VA Brock Hebert Sale VA Brooks Kevin Fairfield, VA Brown John San Antonio, TX Broz Gordon E Greenwich, Rl Bruch Chris Richmond, VA Bruening Steven Decorah, lA Buchanan Calvin Culpeper, VA Buckley Keith Virginia Beach, VA 306 Second Even though the second class plays a vital role j on the field, many class members fe el that their jobjf in the stands is equally as rough. 15 W ! i . fL- ni m I MiiiiB Budzinski Charles Jersey City, NJ Budzinski Henry Rolling Meadows. IL Busse Chris Cincinnati. OH Byrne Charles Houston, TX Canipe Ricky Durham. NC Caplice Chris West Sinsbury. CT Carboni Thomas Philadelphia. PA Carpenter Robert Trenton. NJ Carter Mark Dedham, MA Carter Micheal Orlando FL Cavallaro Gregory Newport News. VA Chapman Robert Suffolk, VA Clark Jamie Sharpsville. PA Clark Robert Sykesville, MD Coceano Barry Medford. NJ Second class 307 ry MyrI Vienna, VA Dillion James Great Falls. VA Dingeman Will Alexandria. VA Dixon James Canton, OH Doyle Robert Alexandria, VA 308 Se Draper Mark Chesapeake, VA Drof Jon Alexandria. VA Duncan Jeffery Fredricksburg, VA Dyer William Harrisonburg, VA Efremov Micheal Mc VA fg MMfaiitt ' fm i diMn Ehrenberger John Newport News. VA Elliott Edwards Whitestone, VA Enochs James Hopewell, VA Epperson Robert Wakefield, VA Ewell Micheal Upper Marlboro, MD Fahrney Laurence Mclean, VA Feller Daniel Sharonville, OH Ferguson Henry Sutherlin, VA Flores Shawn Stratford, CT Foertsch Ralph Roslyn Harbor, NY s 309 Foster Charles Richmond. VA Gaines Mark Kensington. MD Gainsborg Edward Trenton. NJ Garten Mattew Lynchburg. VA Gettings Daniel Kennelon. NJ Gill Kenyon Belton. MD Gillespie Tho Ale VA Gooch Lee Dublin, VA Goss Clayton Augusta. GA Gottwald William Richmond. VA Graha Marion m Tho VA Gregory Carlton Arlington. VA Grillone Daniel Waterloo, NY Grinnell Robert Lynchburg. VA Hall Roger Wis VA Harold Hopewell. VA Hand Bryan Round Hill, VA Harman Nicholas Radford. VA Harrison James Sale VA Hauck Bru( Clinton. NJ Heisrath Martin Norwalk. CT Hemingway William Virginia Beach. VA Henderson Todd Huntsville. AR Hensel Ray Randallstown, MD Heo Yun Baltimore, MD Hermanson Brian Churchville, VA Hesson Thomas Lynchburg, VA Hicks Micheal Great Falls, VA Higginbotham Thomas Fairfax, VA Hightower Micheal Metairie. LA II Janis ruins the Sgt, of the Guard ' s chance rn this young lady of creating a disturban [Side barracks. s 311 Hiller Stephen Keswick. VA Hinton Curtis Portsmouth. VA Hippenstiel Robert Tampa. FL Hirsch Mark Alachua. FL Hirtz John Lynchburg. VA Hively Chris Br)d3ewater. VA Holmes Robert Glen Burnie. MD Hooker Mark Charleston. WV Hoy James Harrisonburg. VA Hunt William Poquoson. VA Hupp Stephen Richmond, VA laderosa Paul Boiling Springs. PA Janis William Cicero. IL Jasbinderjit Singh West Malaysia Jaworski John Commack. NY 312 Second class fT rf Johnson Zane Springfield. VA Johnston Mark Las Vegas, NV Jolly Eric Richmond, VA Jones Robert Coliinsviiie, VA Jones Toby CroHet, VA Jordan Carter Martinsville. VA Karafa John Ma PA Kay Michael Chevy Chase, MD Kenkel James Davidsville, MD Khandan-Barani Mohammad Tehran. Iran King Drew Eastford CT Knarr Robert Dover DE KoUmansperger Norfolk. VA Koltura Mark Ogdensburg, NJ Krajewski Mark Lynchburg. VA Second class 313 Loudermilk Timothy Lotvman Samuel Roanoke, VA mm 314 Second da Pausing from the excitement of the gan Mike Lochcr and date flash a quick smile. With hungry looks in their eyes, these cadre members wait patiently for the matriculants. Mang Steven Front Royal, VA Marsenison Peter Oakland, NJ Martin Matthew Buffalo, NY Maxwell Vaughn Augusta. GA Maynard Gary Roanoke, VA Mays John Lsnchburg, VA McCormick Joseph f ' .iwling, NY McFadden Barry Lebanon, VA McManus Ronald Lexington, VA McQuillan Gregory Wake, VA Meade Alan Norfolk. VA Melton Micheal Fredricksburg. VA Melvin Timothy Atla GA Mendez Manuel Michigan Gregory Severna Parks, MD Second ctass 315 m m i.t :ii Hi III ill III Hi Itl 141 III lii III Hl L ' m ms iti lit c w ' H 1 t k ■i Miers, Johnson Pittston. PA Miller Barry Lynchburg, VA Minehan John Latham. NY Mines Barry Lewisburg. WV Mitchell John Macon, GA Montgomery Gary GA James irket. VA William Charlottsville, VA Morgan James :gton, VA Morris William Nashville, TN Pack Jeffrey Springfield. VA Palmer Thomas Ringwood, NJ Parker David Stuarts Draft. VA Parks Chris On Parrish Gle Richmond, VA Payne Stuart Lovingston, VA Peacock, Craig Greenfield Center, Perkins Jeffrey Roanoke. VA Petretti Andrew Palm Bay. FL Phillips David Franklin, TN Second class 317 Pilotte Steven Hempstead, NY Piper Bill Bedford, NY Plystak Steven Wilmington. DE Poff Richard Midlothian, VA Powell William Lawrenceville, VA Protogyrou Andre Norfolk, VA Pruden Charles Wilson, NC Pruitt David Burlington, NC Reardon Stephen Richmond. VA Ringenbach John Pinehurst, NC Ritchie Henry Birmingham, AL Roach Jeffrey Richmond, VA Robinette Jeffrey Big Rock, VA Robinson Darryl Decatur, GA Romano Carl Altamonte Springs, FL Preparing for a pas Hoy leads his platoon. Sgt. James After an afternoon of hard playing field, Reggie Smith takes a much d break. 318 Second class • • • • • • • Roscoe Gerald Herndon, VA Rosedale Robert Newport News. VA Ross Stanley To NJ Hf f VT- i Rubino Robert Commack, NY Russel Eugene Boonville, MO Sampey Eugene Irvington. NY Sample Kevin Fincastle. VA Samuelson Lee Roanoke. VA Scanlon James Deptford. NJ Schied Phillip Traverse City, MI Seaver William Annandale. VA Selman Thomas Rome. GA Seratte Lee King George, VA Shannon John oke. VA Shepard Douglas Richmond, VA nd class 319 Pausing for a moment, Scott Andes, ed in his brightly flowered shirt, Bill Gordan Broz, and Chris Parks and dates flash 1 is ready for any party. a smile at the camera. Sullivan Stephen Somersville. MA Taliaferro Kevin ChurchvilJG. VA Tate Paul Pittsburg. PA Thompson David Fairfax Station, VA Thompson Edwin Bartow, FL Thompson Frank Wilson. NC Tringali Arthur Commack, NY Troutman Daniel Damascus, MD Turner Robert Poquoson. VA Vielock Jeffrey Virginia Beach, VA Walker James Williamsburg, VA Wallace Raymond Cincinnati. OH Waters. Lamar Clarkesville. GA Watling Peter McLean, VA Wienstein Alex Petersburg, VA Second Ciass 321 We were now seconds. We reached that point in a young man ' s cadetship that stands out as the zenith of his four year stay at VMI. From the beginning of the year we waited, watched and counted the moments until that day would finally ar- At top, Craig Peacock time tests some rats in room preparation. Below, Jerome Brinkley takes a quick look through his barracks window. On the opposite page second classmen receive their rings. 322 Second Cla RING FIGURE 1984 Second Class 323 The class went all out for Ring Figure. The ring itself was designed and agreed upon. The gold was purchased and the rings finally arrived. The last minute details were covered by different groups from the class. The ring construction com- mittee did an outstanding job on the ring in Cocke Hall and the clandestine operations of the Cannon Ball Committee proved well worth the sleep time lost. 1 Seen here are cadets Dan White, Todd Henderson, Scott Andes and Chris Parks as they pose by the ring at the formal night of Ring Figure. On the opposite page, the class ring of 1984. Shown beside it are the cannon ball in all its splender. The Cannon Ball Com- mittee celebrates a job well done. • Nils T. Weirick Springfield, VA Kurt E. Weitz Findley. OH Kenneth J. Werres Scottsville. VA Kemper Wharton Earlysville. VA Brice L. White Norfolk, VA Daniel C. White Axton. VA Jeffery L. White Waterloo. NY Robert M. Wilkison Dover. DE B. Scott Williams Radford. VA Jon H. A. Williams Annadale. VA Second Class 325 ?elaxation is an important part of a cadets long lay at the I . As you can see Todd Henderson ind Scott Andes practice hard to achieve that un- iqualed feeling of relaxation as they blow off their tudies again. John W. Wisniewski George R. Woltz Richmond, VA Stephen M. Woolu Suffolk. VA Karlen R. Wyatt Hampton, VA Charles J. Yates Cn Second Class 327 A day filled with rigorous military duty and intense academ- ics. But when the weekend rolls around . . . Second Class 329 _i7ie zLleasu ' ie Of oui Company Js Jxequestea J ol e bacchanal ir hono ' i of CaJets zFleJelick Clay crCiss ana Malk Sliiolt Cattel (ana lnei lings) CJn Jlovembel 6, (9S2 ummeaiately following lne Wance 242 lOallacks Some second classmen went to great lengths to cele- brate their Ring Figure. Here Clay Ackiss and Mark Carter had engraved invitations made up for their gala celebration. At bottom, the boys from room 219 pose for a shot during the Richmond Hyatt phase of Ring Figure. Second Ciass 331 There were no brave words that Saturday morning in Jackson Me- morial Hall — no poetics or stirring speeches, only the heavy silence of those who sat with vacant eyes, numb with disbelief. In a tragic acci- dent which occurred only hours before we, the Brothers of the class of 1984, had lost three of our own. Some days later our loss was shared by the entire Corps in a me- morial service. We said farewell to these, our friends, and struggled manfully to deal with emotions erroneously believed to have no place in a uniform. There comes to mind these lines by Emily Dickinson: The bustle in a house the morning after death is solemnest of industries enacted upon earth, — The sweeping up the heart, and putting love away we shall not want to use again until eternity. 332 Second Class James Nicholas Bogosian, 1963-1982 Daniel Francis Lawless, 1962 1982 Stanley John Ross, 1962 1982 Second Class 333 THE THIRD CLASS AND OFFICERS JAMES B. CHARTIER PRESIDENT JOHN J. LEE, III VICE-PRESIDENT MATTHEW P. DANIEL HISTORIAN 334 Third Class Running down the road, in search of appropriate comments to our class, ideas racing through my mind and and ZOOM! A 1971 station wagon, full of kids and two quarreling parents (father with a stained white t-shirt, mother with curlers in her hair) barrels by, a near miss. The kids poke their heads out the window; they jeer at me, NYAAH, NYAAH. As the wisked past the last sight I caught was a little hand, bouncing back and forth. It said, Have A Nice Day! 1 hate those little hands. 1 would have wished them an empty gas tank; but then 1 would have had to pass them again. So, ! truged, as ideas, again, began to ping around. We are a class with personality, character, hope, endurance and ambition. True but boring; we need something unique. (Ping!) I never would have come this far without my B.R. ' s. — No, too corny. (Ping!) We are like one big family. — That ' s not exactly true. We are more like an oversized group for a beer commercial, you know, Here ' s to good friends. (Ping) These last two years have been the best of my life. — Bogus. Everyone knows that elementary school, when we didn ' t like girls and got straight A ' s can ' t be beat. This has been a tough but rewarding year. — Which is true but typical. (Ping) 1 did come up with a comment I thought appropriate. I ' m proud of my class, proud of VMl, and as for Ring Figure, 85, let ' s do it! (BuUseye) No more 1971 station wagons today and no more little bouncing hands. MFD ' 85 Thirds 335 Cadre Cpl. John Powers leading by example puts his squad through the paces. Adams, John Lexington. Va. Adamus. Stanley Linden. N.J. Adelmann, Walter Fleetwood, PA. Adkins. Robert Petersburg, VA. Allen, Harry Zachary, LA Annes. David Richmond, Va. Arnold, Tyron Roanoke. Va. Arthur. William Newton. N.J, Augsburger. Bryan Virginia Beach. Va. Babcock, Adam Wyoming, De. 0 ' f l v ' 336 Third Cla Enjoying the VMI nite-life, Henry Murphy strikes relaxed pose Contemplating how he is to spend his weekend, Charlie Downey awaits his relief Bailey, Timothy T ! St. Lo Mo Baker, Charles Mechanicsburg, Pa. Balderson, Christophe Kinsale, Va. Baldwin, Raymond Poto Md. Baldwin, Robert Hanover, Md. Barcik, Stepher Holndel, N.J. Barthol, David Fairfax, Va. Bass, Robert Richn nd, Va Bayer, Hayden Norfolk, Va. Begley, James Wilmington, De. Virginia Beach, Bernet, Victor Richn nd, Va Berry, Benjamin Elmira, N.Y. Bessette, Gerald Providence, R.I. Bittorf, Stephen Petersburg, W.V. Bond, Gregory Spotsylvania, Va. Bornhorst, Mark Brecksville. Oh. Boswell. Marvin Keswick, Va. Bowman, William N. Tazewell, Va. Third Class 337 338 Third Class Third Class 339 Cook, Michael Waynesboro, Va. Coons, Fredrick Albany, N.Y. Cooper. Ashley Rocky Mount, Va CoopeT, Stephen W. Hartford. Ct. Cox. David Boston. Ma. Creasey, Roy Lynchburg, Va. Dahoney. Thomas Scituate. Va. Dameron, Tayloe Richmond, Va. Daniel, Matthew Boonville. Mo. Davis. Sylvester Andrews AFB, Md. Degrote, Glenn Dover, De. Delaney. Thomas N. Springfield. Va, Delano. Peter Cranford, N.J. Deshsorn, Chayan Kensington, Md. Dezern. Craig Galax, Va. With biting authority. Cadre Cpl. Dave Hunter prepares to discipline a rat. Taking time-out from a hop is Willi Potter and his date In his usually jovial manner. Perry Patterson sets out long, dull job c d fT -f . Dickenson, Edward Roanoke, Va. Dillenberger, Kelly Creedmoor, N.C. Ditt. David Annville, Pa. Dixon. Jolin Bedford. Va. Donaliue. Patricli Bristol. Va. Douglas. John Auburn. N.Y. Dow. Frank Virginia Beach, Va Downey, Charles Un Va. Eckenrode. James Waynesboro. Va. Eckenrode, John Frederick. Md. Elliott, Edward Richmond. Va. Elliott. Quintin Natural Bridge, Va. Emerson. Thomas Siler City, N.C. Engelson, William Woodbridge. Va. Enslen, Eric Preston, Md. Enterline. Greg Fairfax, Va. Estes. Davis Richmond, Va. Eubank. Mark Madison Heights, V Fields, Terry Burke, Va. Fimian, Kevin Virginia Beach. Va Patiently advising one of his rats, Cpl- Underwood discusses the finer points of the black tie. Tuning-in to his studies, G. Charlie Rose masters a biology assignment Fisher. Stephen Ft. Gordon, Ga. Flanary. Richard Richlands, Va, Flessner. Mark Clearwater, Fl. Flynn. Kevin Vienna, VA. Fraser, Jeff New York, N.Y. Galgano, Philip E- Hanover, N.J. Gardner. Clyde Yorktown, Va. Gardner, Robert Lexington, Va. George. Mark Middletown, De. Gerstbrein, Brad Media. Pa. Gnatowski. Dennis Clarksburg. Md. Goldsmith. Kyle Lynch Station, Va. Golembiewski, Jeffrey Uniontown, Pa. Graham, Donald Reno, Nv. Green, Steven Poquoson, Va. i f% ' « mM f- i« | .. 1 Y iC 342 Third Class Harris, Timothy Hampton, Va- Harvcy, James Newport Ne Headley, George New Orleans, La. Hearn, Brent Vincentown, N.J. Heflin. Stephen Remington, Va. Henderson. Matthew Oil City, Pa. Herndon, Michael Madison Heights, Va. Higginbotham, David Vienna, Va. Hill, Douglas Colonial Heights, Va. Hill. Hugh Lebanon. Tn. Third Cla5s 343 Ivy, Robert ley, Ga. Jackson. Mark Bozeman, Mt- Jenkins, Kevin Camp Hill. Pa. Jocz. Norbert Blacksburg, Va. Johnson, Michael Forest, Va. Third Class 345 Lamore, Michael Virginia Beach. V, Lane, Solon ArHngton, Va. Langley, Charles Liverpool. Ny. Leary, Kevin Madison, Nj. Lee. John Lynchburg, Va. 346 Third Class Malik, John Binghamton, Ny. Malone, Joseph Dix Hills, Ny. Maloney, Tucker Richn Mangerian, Peter Fairport, Ny. Marks, Karl Chester, Va. , Samuel Va. Marsenison, Paul Oakland, Nj. Marsh, William Hazard, Ky. Martin, Timothy Troutville, Va. Mason, Alexander Petersburg. Va. Massaro, Arthur Canfield, Oh. Matrocola. Frank Pa. McCarthy, Charles Lynchburg, Va. McClelland, Gary Glenshaw, Pa. McCloud, Danny Gloucester. Va. Clockwise from the left: Talking with the best company in town, Charles McCarthy cannot help but to shed a smile. Studying the revelations of the world. Victor Bernet and William Marsh hit the books. Third Class 347 McDonough. Joseph Norfolk, Va. McGowen, Douglas Clockwise from ab Wearing somebody else ' s name plate. Cubby F With a pain in the side from laught the aisle. 348 Third Class : Mitchell, Paul Richmond, Va. Mitchell, Robert Winchester, Va. Mock, Andrew Carlisle, Pa. Monday, Donald Alexandria. Va. Morgan, David Virginia Beach, Va. MoTschauser, Andrew Blackwood. NJ Motylinski, Stephen Eastchester, NY Moyers, Gregory Moyers. WV. Murphy, Daniel Cincinnati, Oh. Murphy, Henry Atlanta, Ga. Neal, Robert Richmond, Va. Neblett. John Richmond. Va. Nixon, Charles Virginia Beach. Va. Nolen, Matt Ft. Leonard Wood, Md. Norris, Jeffery Chantilly, Va. Nugent, William Salinas, Ca. Oliver, Shawn Santa Ana, Ca. Olsen, Eric Wellesley. Ma. Olson, David Staunton, Va. Ormsby, Terence Glen Oaks, NY. Using his rat ' s chest to write upon, Steve Wynn authorizes a free pass to the R.D.C. Third Class 349 ► FPondering his thoughts, Steve Green enjoys ' the company of his girlfriend at a football Orrison. Russell Mel Othling, David Alexandria, Va. Palmer, Stephen Arlington, Va. Parente. John Albany, NY. Patterson, Perry Spartanburg, SC Patton, Steven Fairfax, Va. Pauley, Joseph Potomac, MD Pauquette, Phillip Earlton, NY. Pearson, Robert Rochester, NY. Pittman, Craig Cherry Hill, NJ. Pleasants, Robert Mechanicsuille, Va. Plowright, Thomas West Chester, PA. Pollock, John Glasgow, Va. Potter, Willi, Suffolk, Va. Powers, John Duxbury, MA. Pressler. Patrick Mccomb, MS. Primavera, Louis Norristown, PA. Pully, Tho) Richmond, Va. Quimby, Kurt Ojai, CA. Raber, Kelly Dover, PA. 350 Third Class I jp Tr«4 Rahe, Thomas Sierra Vista, AZ. Reid, William- Virginia Beach, Va. Reimann, Ronald Woodbury, MN. Renner, Gregory Rockville, MD. Rickard. Jeffrey Strasburg, Va. Riddle. Jeffrey Emmaus, PA. Ring, Jeffrey Virginia Beach. Va. Robles. Kevin Vincentown, NJ. Robless. Michael Mclean. Va. Roddcnberry, Devin Altamonte Springs, FL. Third Class 351 Rogerson, Charles Dinwiddle, Va. Roltsch, Tom Dumfries, Va. Rose, Graham Midlothian. Va. Rose. John Claysville. PA, Ross, Byron Clifton Forge, Va. Rowlett. Wilfred Petersburg.a. Sanchez. Henry Richmond, Va. Sanders. Jeffrey Midlothian, Va. Sanusun. Sumonchai Kensington, MD, Sargeant William Millboro. Va. Sarver, Perry Strasburg, V.i Saunders. Albert Halifax, Va Sawyer, Darrre Winston-Salem, NC, Schriver, Michael Norfolk. Va, Schwitter. Michael Aargau. Switz. mmm Scott. Davidson Lexington. Va. Scroggins, Donald Fairfax. Va Shimotsu. John Culver City. CA. Shindle. Warren Vienna, Va. Shirley. Augustus Lynn Haven. FL Shoemaker, Paul Blairstown. NJ. Smart. John Princeton. NJ. Smith. Andrew Richmond. Va. Smith. Christopher Fa)rfax. Va Smith. David Colonial Heights. Va. Whispering a sweet nothing into her ear. Cadet Rickard makes the most of his moment. Third Class 353 Spellman, James Eastchester, NY. Spivey, Joseph Ri Steen, Michael Annapolis, MD. Stent. Michael Oakton. Va. Stinebower, James Eaton, Rapids, MI Sttnnette. David Lynchburg, Va, Stuart, John Ft. Eustis. Va. Sullivan. Shane Virginia Beach. Va. Taylor, Stuart Norfolk. Va. Thomas, Lawrence Martinsville, Va. 354 Third Class s Attentively viewing the blackboard, Andy Mock, Tom Pully, Dave Tingley, John Keppel and associates concentrate on the problems pre- sented. Discussing where to take their dates at the homecoming dance, Kirby Caruso and Dan Wisniewski confer with one another. Thompson, Maurice Clairton, PA. Thompson, Terrace Woodbridge, Va. Thornes. Todd Bloxom, Va. Tingley, David Stoneboro, PA. Toliver. LAmont Duquesne, Pa. Toomhirun, Sontichai Kensington. MD. Touhill. Christopher Pittsburgh, PA. Tremaglio, Ralph Meriden. CT. Tribble, James Pembroke, MA. Twillie, David Little Rock, AR. Underwood, James Smithfield, Va. Utke, Mark Moorestown, NJ. Utterback, James Manassas, Va. Valenzuela. Jeffrey Clifton Forge, Va. Vaughn, Scott Newport News, Va. Waff. William Norfolk, Va. Waltz, Jesse Sunbury, PA. Walus, Kendal Woodbridge, Va. Warlitner, Tab Covington, Va. Warnock, William Maryville, TN. Third Class 355 Contemplating future actions, Matt Daniel, John Lee and Jim Chartier, the Third Class officers, meet in their usual conference room. Steve Hagen wets his whistle before mak- ing his move. Why can ' t I see myself in your brass, asks Cpl. Adelmann as he inspects another Rat. Welch. Christopher Richmond. Va, Wesolowski. Michael Lighthouse Point. FL Westin. Gary Minneaplis. MN. White. David Keeling. Va Witty. John Heathsville, Va. Wieners. William Bra.ntree. MA. Wilkinson. James New Bern, NC Williams. Gregory Hampto Va. Williams. Mark Richmond, Va. Lu 356 Th,rds Rich Williams wears glasses to protect his eyes from the brightness of his date ' s smile. Williams, Richard Natick, MA. Williamson, Thomas Richmond. Va. Wilson, Curtis Portsmouth, Va. Winger, Mark Elyria, OH. Wins, Cedric Hyattsville, NY Winter, Kyle Washingtonville, NY. Wisniewski, Daniel Moscow. PA Wolf, Christian Highland Lakes, NJ. Wood, David Oregon, OH. Wood, Todd Ridhmond, VA. Wooten, Michael Princeton, NC. Wranek, John Lynchburg, Va. Wydler, Charles Annandaie, Va. Wynn, Steven Upper Marlboro, Young, Jeffrey Ft. Washington, N Young, Keith Newport News, Va. Young, Richard Falls Church, Va. Young, Thomas Roanoke, Va. Yuktasevi, Siratep Washington, DC Ziai, Daryoush Tehran, Iran Thirds 357 358 Third ' s Group — The Class of 1985 Third ' s 359 Welcome to Hell Rats! On August 18, 1982, the Rat mass of 1983+3 entered barracks for the first time. We were a diverse group, coming from over tfiirty different states. Our struggle to become a unified class began. For whatever reason each had chosen the hard way through college. We were alone now and only the men that we would learn to know as our Brother Rats were on our side. Cadre week began our first experience as Rats. It was an intense week of drill, physical training and mili- tary instruction. The basics of the VMI system were taught. The system immediaely began to take effect. The phrase suck it up became a familiar one. The honor code was introduced. We soon learned that it was not to be taken lightly. As cadre week came to a close, the first rung of that long, long ladder had been reached (here at VMI). A new realm of our life at VMI was now beginning — academics. Coping After three minutes of rest, the workout about to begin. with the pressures of academics and the Ratline proved difficult. Many found themselves placed on mandatory study. Rack lab became our favorite class as a means of escaping from the harshness of the Ratline. Excess demerits plague many. The drudgery of marching penalty tours was soon discovered. Delta Company Rats after a dinner mation. David Adams II Darryl Agee James Agostini Frederick Albrecht Luther Allison Bryan Amsel John Anderson Steven Anderson William Anderson Jr. Timothy Armstrong Christopher Ashworth James Atkins Jr. John Ax Jonathan Aycock Matthew Baker James Ball William Barber Stewart Barnes Russel Bartlett Jr. Christopher Bass Thomas Batt Harold Bazemore David Benhoff James Bickford IV Charles Booth David Brackett bcott Bradley Gerald Bradshaw Jr James Breckenridge Douglas Brennan 361 David Brittigan Anthony Brown Thomas Buckley Theodore Buczacki John Buhl III Paul Burch Christopher Burnes Jerome Butler Eric Butner Keith Byron Robert Cabel Michael Calkins Vincente Carag Jr, Kerry Casseli Michael Castaidi James Chambers Michael Chapman ( ■ ' . f Rat training plays an important role in the transformation of Rats into fourth classmen. (Jnlil e any other collegiate party, a VMI rat party is no laughing affair, in fact, the pressure and stress is more often evident than not. 362 Rats Benjamin Chen John Chesson Byron Childress Jr, Michael Chipley Frank Clark Jack Clark Bernard Colacicco Anthony Colleti Alvin Comer Charles Cook Michael Corwin James Coulter Jr. Andre Creel Perry Crowder Brian Crowson Charles Cubbison James Daly Harold D ' Amico Rats 363 Ch, Patrick D ' Antonio Thomas Darby li! Michael Davis Joseph DcKeyrcl es DePasquale Thomas deVenoge Donald Dickerson James Dickinson Scott Diehl James Dillon Samuel Duerson III Meade Edmonds Mark Ellington Michael Ellis Gay Elmore Jr. Patrick Farrell Jon Ferber ornas Fitzpatrick 364 Rats Saying the pre-meal ritual, this rat grouping is visited by an interested uppcrclassmen. Checking the progress of this room is neces- sary every five minutes, exclaims the upperclass Louis Florio Jr. Johnnie Ford Jr. James Frazier Jonathan French Ralph Frye Gerald Fuller Jr. Calvin Furlow Emmet Gathright Patrick Gill Charles Gilmer Carl Gitchei! Scott Goodwin James Gouldthorpe Steven Gray David Grimm Ernest Grochowski Jr. Stephen Grzeszczak III Richard Hager Rats 365 Dressing up for a rally. Art Whittaker, is near ly ready to make tracks, On your face. was a rathe during cadre week and in fact during the early fall months. 366 Ra Displaying both upper body strength and a clean rifle is this rats determined goal. Showing school spirit, a group of rats pump- out a scries of pushups following a VMI score. Rats 367 Robert John Sheldon John,... Lawrence Jones Mark Judd Christopher Kant r Michael Karabc Dyking out for the rallies provided a creative outlet and a chance to be improperly dressed in barracks. Nick Albero causes a Rat to cringe in fear. Thomas Kardos Timothy Keilty Dale Kennedy John Kiefcr Jimmy Kilbourne Jr. Daniel Kirby Christopher Kolditz Peter Kramer William Kuhrman 1 Cyrus Kump II Bradley Kwiatkowski Michael Laban 368 ' ' ?), o. ' o Rats The RDC began to meet in earnest. Everyone felt the full weight of the sys- tem at least once. The leaves were be- ginning to fall as autumn drew near and we were still Rats. Parents weekend reintroduced us to our parents and reminded us that a real world exists outside of VMI. As the days passed the Ratline be- came routine but never easy. The snow began to fall as we entered the dark ages. Relief was in sight, however, with Christmas break only a few weeks away. After Christmas break the final challenge of the Ratline began. Breakout was finally in sight. The true meaning of the term Brother Rat became evident as we came closer to that day. Somehow we made it. Through all of the hardships and the good times. Our dykes are leaving, to them we owe a great deal. In the not too distant future we will become dykes again, but for now . . . OLD YELL FOR THE CLASS OF 1986 THE BEST CLASS IN BARRACKS, ARE YOU READY . . . You ' ve been here for five minutes and you stil don ' t know the Honor Court, don ' t you care? 369 370 R, Your shoes arc unbelievable Mister!! You ' re specially fortunate to have the opportunity to be invited to my private course in shoe design. Making the most of every opportunity to lei- surely read vitally important self defense materi- al, this rat shows his multiple talents of reading and getting his hair cut. Rats 371 Meeting R.D.C. President Brent Dunahoe pro- vided many unpleasant experiences for Rats. The times were hard, but we all managed to put our noses to the grindstone. 373 Christopher Poage Smardie Podo Gordon PoideKter Sean Poremba Kenneth Powell Paul Pressler Paul Pruitt Jr. James Radle Robert Rainer Glenn Ralston Robert Ramos John Rapacki Robert Reynolds Phailp Ridderhof Michael Rivenbark David Roe FatRat Rogers William Rogers Leading by example. Cadre Cpl. Bob Ellis makes an impression on his rat during his molding. Taking on three RDC veterans, Jersey Johnson appropriately has removed his smile and produced those necessary wrinkles and sweatbeads. After an early morning run. the ten minute break allowed before the upcoming activity is more than welcome by these reclined rats. 374 Rats 0_ Q a William Roulidi Louis Ruck Joseph Ruf Thomas Ru Arthur Ryan J Dion Scaglione Robert Scagii Joseph Shinstock J Charles Schoen IV Frederick Scott 1! Jimniie Seeley U Henry Selnau Jr. James Shaniey Kevin Sharp David Sheckells George Sheild Stuart Sherwood David Shin Marching and preparing for many upcoming moments of glory at future VMI parades, a rat platoon makes adjustments and takes instruction. Providing a triple layered chin expression as requested, Greg Amstutz also adds the two line forehead routine. Rats 375 Gathering in the old courtyard, the 1st cl gives an old yell. Demonstrating the first strain of the rat mass is Scott Goodwin. -I s i£t s sa ■ 4c _ sat is: ;:;£i UiiiiR;i; Ji di i m IJfj ■ nWl Alexandre Swafford Todd Tabb Henry Tabur Jimmy Taggart Edgar Talbott Stephen Thacker Clayton Thomas Joseph Thompson III Mar! Thompson Redmond Thompson Jr Robert Thompson James Tinsley Bruce Tolley Clayton Tolliver Thuan Tran Hamil Travis Jr. Franklin Trice III John Tucker Jr. Rats 377 David Tyler James Uric John Urquhart Tracy Urquhart George Varlas David Varner David Wagner Benjamin Walker James Walker David Wallace Kenneth Walpole David Walsh Eugene Walton Edward Ward Laurence Watson Gregory Weddle Richard Weede Steven Weiss Displaying the proper technique for dress-right- dress, the first Rat guard team prepares to guard the Institute. Seemingly endless lines characterized cadre StiiMiH nr. 378 Gordon White Eric Whiteman Arthur Whittaker Robert Williams Christopber Wil5( Stephen Wilson Wayne Wilson Darrell Winfield William Wolcott John Wolf Roy Woolwine Gary-John Yap Roy Young Thomas Young Daniel Zacharias Anthony Zimmer 379 Institute • Institute • Institute • Institute m I Institute • Institute • Institute o . . v h fV . (f i- X Playing a vital part in VMI ' s life, Governor Charles S. Robb, commonly known as Chuck, has been present at numerous Institute functions. Governor Robb has a distinguished record as both a statesman and a military offer. Keeping in tune with the Corps, the Commander-in-Chief of Virginia has granted amnesty freeing many cadets giving them a new and unrestricted outlook on the VMI experience. Thanks Chuck. THE HONORABLE CHARLES S. ROBB 382 Commander-in-Chief ? • % %. VMI ' s 11th Superintendent, General Sam Walker, follows in the line of our past superin- tendent ' s fine tradition. He is a West Point graduate however attended VMI for two years. Although only being here only one year. General Walker has brought about many changes to the Institute. i- GENERAL SAM S. WALKER f • -W 1 The inaugral of General Walker, encom- passed many facets of institute tradition, includ- ing the presentation of the Institute key, the awarding of a Cadet sabre, and naturally a pa- rade review and remarks. Superintendent 383 : o Brigadier General James M. Morgan, Jr., Dean of Faculty of the Virginia Military Institute, was born August 11, 1923. in Ricfimond, Virginia. He was graduated from Ricfimond ' s Benedictine High School before entering VMI as a cadet in September. 1941. He resigned his cadetship in 1943 to enter the armed forces, serving as an enlisted man in the Army from June. 1943. to June. 1944. He was then a cadet at the United States Military Academy from June to October. 1944, In November, 1944, he returned to VMI and was graduated in March. 1946. with a degree in civ- il engineering. At graduation he received the two highest awards given to a cadet: The Jacson-Hope Medal, for highest academic attainment in the graduating class, and the Cincinnati Medal. VMl ' s top award from the faculty for leadership and all- around excellence as a cadet. As a cadet he served as First Captain of the Corps of Cadets, as an officer in his class, as president of the student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers, as a member of the cadet dance organization, the Hop Committee, and as a member of the yearbook staff. General Morgan was married in 1950 to the for- mer Miss Jean Aldhizer of Roanoke. Virginia, They have three children. Brig. General James M. Morgan . Brig. Gen. George H. Ripley has been deputy su- perintendent at Virginia Military Institute since 1978 when he joined the administrative staff following his military retirement after 26 years active service in the U.S. Marine Corps. Before his retirement, he had spent four years, 1974-78, on Marine Corps assignment at VMI as commanding officer of the Ma- rine-oriented Navy ROTC program established at the Institute in 1974. A native of Radford, Virginia, Gen. Ripley is a 1952 graduate of VMI where he earned a degree in electrical engineering and was a varsity letterman in football. He was commissioned in the Marine Corps at graduation from VMI. He is a graduate of the Marine Corps Command and Staff College at Quantico and of the U.S. Naval War college at Newport. R.I. He holds, in addition, a master ' s degree from George Washington University. Gen. Ripley is married and the father of three daughters. Brig. General George H. Ripley 384 Dean of Faculty Commandant Of Cadets Col. Harold B. Snyder, Jr., a 25-year U.S. Army veteran became command- ant and professor of military science at the Virginia Military Institute in January 1981. Col. Snyder was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, on 12 April 1933. He graduated from the Virginia Military In- stitute in June 1956, as a distinguished military graduate with a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering. While at VMI, Col. Snyder lettered in football, basketball and baseball. Col. Snyder is married to the former Nelda Wood. They have two children. COL. HAROLD SNYDER JR. Commandant of Cadets and PMS o Capt. D. King Capt. H. Willcockst Asst to Commandant Deputy Commandant Pat Henson. Com- mandants Office Sandy Hartless, Commandants Office Carolyn Nicely, Commandants Office Commandant 385 Lt. Col. RE. Jones Lt. Col. R.G. McManus Maj. J.H. Robson Capt. M.S. Sandy Isf Lt. R.J. Checca. Jr. Dir o( Cadcl Alfa.rs Dir of Post Services Head Tech, Services Assl Dir Admissions Asst Dir Cadet Affairs hM i.i t J.V. Arthur Assl Keydet Club S.J. Lowder Exec Vice Pres. Keydet Club Dr. W.W. Old. ill Post Physician 386 Administrati(: p. K? k W.H Ciatt Vr o Administration 38 7 s cP Vvv .d ECONOMICS The Economics curriculum em- braces studies leading to the bachelor of arts degree and is designed to provide a fundamental understanding of economic forces and systems. In ac- quainting the student with a knowledge of the economic world, emphasis is placed on the thinking of the West, it ' s heritage of institutions and ideas, the principal criticisms of that system, the major modifications Americans have introduced into their economy, and the way the American economy functions. The student is expected to obtain a knowledge of analytical tools and the process of analyzing public policy. Col E. L. Claiborn LTC E. V. Daley LTC F. Duncan Professor Assoc. Professor Assoc. Professor Maj C. E. Fraley T. Nesslein N. Razavt Asst Professor Instructor Instructor 388 Economic . ■4 % THE ENGLISH CURRICULUM The ability to speak and write clearly and effectively, to use re- search materials creatively, to analyze and interpret written materials of all sorts, and to understand people ' s motives, is what the English curriculum offers. Majoring in English should result in the growth of the whole man, as one ' s life is ordered, extended, and en- riched by what he learns. But, he is also prepared for professional training of various sorts. English is, for example, a pre-law and pre-business curriculum. There is a chance to take more than enough electives in science to make it a pre-medical curriculum Col. George L. Roth Department Chairman Maj. W. Badgett LTC M. Bedell Dr. C. Burgess Col W. Bycrs Dr. B. Ford Assi Professor Assoc. Prof Professor Professor Professor G. Garrett Col T. Gentry Dr. T. Greet Capt R. Martin Maj P. WilB Visiting Prof. Professor Assist Prof Instructor Asst Prof too (there are about 29 hours of free electives). As a matter of fact, English graduates of the Institute have done successful work in graduate schools of law, business, medicine, theology, psychology, and art, as well as English, and others are at work practicing medicine, commanding troops, watching stock tickers, heading banks, managing businesses, writing for newspapers, pre- paring advertising copy, running col- leges, raising money, editing periodic- als, painting pictures, selling shoes, writing novels, managing theaters. English 389 HISTORY AND POLITICS The History Department is de- signed to produce men educated in the responsibilities rather than the nar- row specialties, in the field of history and politics. The history major ' s courses cover the principle fields of modern Europe- an, Far Eastern, and American history. All of these courses emphasize an understanding of developments and problems, rather than mere cataloguing of events of the past. They give atten- tion to social, economic, and cultural phenomena as well as political and constitutional problems. This year the Department of History and Politics offered, for the first time, a multidisciplinary International Studies Area of Concentration open to all cadets in any major curriculum. 390 History W . : MODERN LANGUAGE The Modern Language sic and advanced training in the languages, literature, and cultures of France, Germany and Spain. His courses are designed to enable him to learn to speak, read and write his major lan- guage with an acceptable degree of fluency and correctness. He is introduced to it ' s literary mas- terpieces and becomes familiar with the history, thought and civilization of the countries where the language is spoken. The curriculum in Modern Languages rests ■ n a foundation of those studies which a j.idduate needs for an understanding of man, his physical environment, and the society in which ht- lives. To this end, courses in natural science, English, history, fine arts and philosophy are re- quired. Graduates are well equipped to pursue in the armed forces, business, foreign government, and teaching. .Q ' O. rf. Q f IS Modern Languages 391 . - BIOLOGY OVERVIEW The curricula of the Biology Department are designed for those students who desire to prepare themselves for a career in such biological fields as forestry, marine biology, wildlife management, environmental biology. medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine and pha 392 Biology .c; t A CIVIL ENGINEERING Civil engineering is the oldest of the engi- neering professions and the broadest in scope. It is the parent of all of the specialized branches of engineering. The Civil Engineering curriculum provides a background in science, engineering, and cultural subjects. Graduates are prepared to enter engi- neering or business directly or to continue their education in graduate school. The laboratories of the department are modern and well equipped with a wide array of special apparatus for individual use. Instruction in electronic computing is offered to all students. and computer applications using digital and ana- log computers are employed in subsequent The VMI Student Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers was selected in 1966 as the first recipient of the Robert Ridgeway Award given annually to the single most outstanding chapter in the United States. The chapter has been awarded the annual ASCE Certificate of Commendation thirty-nine times, the national record for student chapters. U m r A !p y Lt. Col. D. Crim Cdt. R. Erchiil Maj. T. Faulkner Jr. Col. D. Jamiso Associate Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor Professor Cdr. 0. Kirkley Lt. Col. 1. Loivsley Col. J. McDouough Maj. R. Ttaver Associate Professor Associate Professor Professor Assistant Professc Civil Engineering 393 . . A CHEMISTRY AT VMI The Maury-Brooke-Richardson Hail Chemistry Complex is traversed by each Rat. The odors from the labs and the alchemy from the classrooms seem to amaze, amuse and sometime befud- dle the rodents. The faculty members are known to be hard but fair and most have a keen sense of humor. The ancient chemistry building masks an aggressive academic program that encompasses a broad spectrum of courses from general RAT chemistry to laboratory automation, polymer chemis- try and biochemistry. Support equip- ment includes instruments and comput- ers required to train the thoroughly modern chemist . Col. Frank Settle Department Chairmen Lt D Adame Hi C. Blown Col. E. Gollei Col. R. Ludt Mr. B. Mundy Ji Lai t ech Prof. Prof LTC H. Schreiber Mi J. Hariis Col. S. Wetmo le Ji. Lab Mech Prof Prof. Special events include the ongoing summer research program for faculty, cadets, and students from other schools, the annual departmental picnic held each spring for all chemistry ma- jors, faculty, staff and families including dogs, cats and goats!! Looking to the future and dreaming a bit, a new science building filled with dedicated students and professional faculty emerges onto the VMI Post! 394 Chemistry 4:. Tl ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING The Electrical Engineering curriculum is de- signed to expose cadets to a broad spectrum of fundamental engineering principles, with particular stress on electrical engineering prob- lems, thus permitting graduates a wide latitude in their choices of endeavor in engineering and related fields. A considerable number of cadets, whose accomplishments justify further study, en- ter graduate schools, and some enter the teach- ing profession. The Electrical Engineering Department maintains well-equipped laboratories, and spon- sors an amateur radio club and the VMI Student Branch of the Institute of Electrical Engineers, which meets regularly and provides training in the presentation of brief papers by cadets. There is also a VMI chapter of Eta Kappa Nu, the international honor society in electrical engineer- . 4-, Q ?h ■ Electrical Engineering 395 c MATHEMATCIS CURRICULA There are two curricula in the Math- ematics Department: one stresses the humanities and leads to a degree of bach- elor of arts in mathematics; the second emphasizes the sciences and culminates in the degree of bachelor of science in math- ematics. Either of the two curricular will lead to graduate studies in many fields. In general, however, the B.A. curriculum is recommended for the cadet who is interested in a general education in the liberal arts and sciences; the B.S. curriculum is recommended to the cadet who wishes to develop his interest in one or more of the sciences. Col David Bolen Department Chairman Ms. B. Flajnik Assistant Professoi Maj. J. Martin Assistant Professor Maj. J. Hartis Assistant Profess Mr. H. William Professor Maj. T. Lominac Assistant Professor Col. E. Zdinak Professor 396 Math M ' MECHANICAL ENGINEERING % Mechanical engineering is the sec- ond oldest of the engineering profes- sions and has the second largest enrollment of students in the United States. Mechanical engineering is a very broad field which includes many other fields such as refrigeration, air conditioning, energy conversion, nuclear engineering, biomedical engineering. % ■- % Q The Mechanical Engineering Depart- ment is not new but has been in exis- tence since 1941 as a service depart- ment to the other engineering depart- ments. In 1982, the department was granted degree status and in the fall of the same year matriculated 71 fresh- men and 19 sophomore transfer ca- dets. The new department will grad- uate its first mechanical engineers in 1985. Col. Richard Trandel Mechanical Engineering 397 398 Phi(sics A Dr. Dean Foster . x- Vy Professor of Psychology I A : Psychology 399 G o. Dr. Clark King Pruf Phi sical Education 400 Physical Education A $ ) LT. W.W. Willi! LT. W.S. Kellv Assl. Prof Na al Sci 99i . i :.-.;A «.)j - ' aI Er ' i fe ' f yl k CAPT. G.E. Rector Assl Prof NaudI Science QMC R.A. 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Laughon And The Class of ' 83 We Are Proud Of You Love MA, DAD, AND MARK CONGRATULATIONS ON THE END and BEST WISHES ON A NEW BEGINNING STEPHEN DOMBROSKI and THE CLASS OF 1983 MOM DAD MARTHA BUSIA DZIADZIA BABCI 422 Ads TKADITION Oily +he be t DffenVvg -Fine - cod and iodq in in ibe best of - rad Mor . Lexing ' ten Aci5 423 ' P(uiTaybr,Omur This Card Good For One Free Beverage of Your Choice 2402 Wooten Blvd. Wilson, N.C. Is the World Ready For the Class of 1983?? Congratulations and Best Wishes to you, MARC and your classmates. Love. Mom, Dad, Sue, Renee and Danielle THE SOUTHERN INN Catering To VMI Cadets And Their Parents 50 Years of Service. Lexington, Virginia My Dear Young Friends, It is said that The life of every man is a diary in which he means to write one story, and writes another, and his humblest hour is when he compares the volume as it is with what he vowed to make it. No matter how the book is written, remember, the world cares naught for what never was — it judges by what you are. For the precious gift of your time and the forgiving insight of your youth I am grateful. My life is the richer for our having shared part of the journey together. Proceed now to claim your destiny and travel in happiness and in good health. Uncle Al ' 53 424 Ads YOU WILL BE HEARD FROM TODAY... AND TOMORROW CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1983 fe VIRGINIAJVIILITARy„INSTITU!ril BEAUYOUCAN BE. IN THE ARMY. Ads 425 THE PHOTOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATES 520 Maple Hollow, Dunconsville, PA 164 our only product is QUALITY H, In Yearbook portraits -vut, Best Wishes To Our Brother Rats Class of 1983 428 Ads Congratulations and Good Luck Steve Dombroski and the Class of 83 your Dyke Lt. William P. Wallace ' 80 For All The Dedicated Work To VMI. Congratulations Todd Mom Dad, Chris, Lindz, Neal, Raggs Congratulations Alan Joseph Perdiago and The Class of 1983 Your Proud Family Dad, Mom, Adrienne and Karen Congratulations Joseph J. Leonard cffid iSkmoi 83 ( ' ♦. VrA Congratulations To Cadet David Haskins We were proud when you chose VMI, . . . proud of all the friends you made, . . . proud of all that you have accomplished, . . . but most of all we are proud of our wonderful son, brother and uncle. We love you. Dad, Mom, John Rick, Debbie and Adam Ads 429 RICHMOND CORRUGATED BOX COMPANY Congratulations to Charles Maxwell Augustus Rogers IV and The Class of 1983 May Your Future Be Endowed With Fair Winds and Following Seas. You Have Made Us Very Proud Love Your Family 430 Ads Congratulations ' 83 Charlie, Company Rats Ads 431 Congratulations VMI Class of 1983 and Room 113 and to our Veep Whitney H. Owens Lee County Medical Rentals, Inc. 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Working with an idea, Kurt Araujo and Todd Miles search out possible pictures to put in pring. An almost essential member of the Bomb staff, Kurt Araujo sacrifices yet another weekend to improve the quality of this book. The Bomb feels that this year ' s driving force and inspiration behind this book was not a cadet, faculty member, or anyone else related to VMI. That civilian looking guy in these pictures brought this book to- gether. It is doubtful that despite the efforts of many cadets that this book could be of equal quality or timeliness without his guidance. Kurt smoothed out the rough edges, answered all the ques- tions, and put up with all of us for a whole year. Words can not relate our ap- preciation so we would like to give him a token of our gratitude — a free pass to the mess hall. Remember, Kurt? Dedication Of The Few 440 Tribute to Kurt Outraged by the corps, Scott Bellivea ndidate to do that section. On the way to the Bat Cave, this dynamic trio is headed to print pictures. Bob, Todd, and Index Aa Abbit, R. D. 305 Ackiss, F. C. 305,326, 331 Adams, D. E. II. 360 Adams, D. J. 305 Adams, J. L. 336 Adams, T. F. Ill 206 Adams, T. A. 305 Adamus, S. J. 336 Adelmann W. J. Jr. 336,356 Adkins, E. A. 305 Adkins, R. M. 336 Agcc. D. F. 360 Agostinelli, A. Q. 305 Agostini, J. S. 360 Airaghi, M. J. 206 Aker, W. R. Jr. 305 Akcrs, B. W. 206 Albero, D. M. 207 Albrccht, F. R. 360 Allen, H. E. Ill 336 Allen, R. B. 207 Aller, C. M. 207 Allison, L. L. 360 Amador, T. R. 305 Amato, S. L. 208 Ames, D. R. Jr. 336 Amsel, B. E. 360 Anderson, A. B. 305 Anderson, J. M. 360 Anderson, N. A. 305 Anderson, S. K. 360 Anderson, W. W. Jr. 360 Anthony, T. H. 305 Appleton, T. J. Arauco, O. T. 208 Armstrong, T. J. 360 Arnold, A. L. 208 Arnold, B. M. 209 Arnold, B. S. 209 Arnold, T. R. 336 Arthur, W. K. Ashworth, C. S. 360 Atkins, J. T. Jr. 360 Augsburger, B. J. 336 Avery, K. D. Ax, J. F. 360 Aycock, J. E. 360 Ayers, J. 209 Bb Babcock, A. C. 336 Bailey, J. B. Ill Bailey, T. L. 337 Baker, C. E. Jr. 337 Baker, M. E. 360 Baker, R. B. 305 Balderson, C. C. 337 Baldwin, R. C. 337 Baldwin, R. S. 337 Ball, J. C. 360 Barber, W. M. 360 Barcik, S. J. Ill 337 Barnes, S. L. 360 Barra, J. A. 210 Barsamian, S. A Bartlett, G. M. Barthol, D. T. 337 Bartlett, R. H. Jr. 210 Baskin, W. E. 305 Bass, C. W. 361 Bass, R. G. Jr. 337 Bass, S. G. 210 Batt, T. W. 361 Bayer, H. W. 337 Bazemore, H. S. 361 Begley, J. P. Ill 337 Belcher, K. E. 305 Bell, E. T. Ill 337 Belliveau, S. E. 196,211 Belz, J. K. Ill 211 Benhoff, D. A. 361 Benvenuto, M. A. 212 Berardi, M. G. 212 Berkhimer, F. K. 337 Bernet, V. J. 337,347 Berry, T. C. 306 Bessette, G. R. 337 Bickford, J. V. IV 361 Bishop, J. H. 306 Bittorf, S. F. 337 Black, M. C. Jr. 361 Black, M. E. 361 Blake, K. E. 361 Blazer, W. E. 306 Bledsoe, D. C. 306 Blizzard, R. M. Ill 361 Boggs, T. L. 212 Bond, G. F. 337 Boobar, J. R. 361 Boone, G. Jr. 213 Boos, P. M. 361 Booth, C. C. 361 Bornhorst, M. T. 337 Boswell, M. C. Jr. 337 Bowden, R. E. Bowles, J. M. Bowman, W. L. Jr. 337 Brackett, D. D. 361 Bradley, S. E. 361 Bradshaw, G. S. Jr. 361 Branner, W. H. 213 Bready, R. J. Jr. Breckenridge, J. P. 361 Brennan, D. L. Jr. 338 Brennan, D. W. 361 Briesmaster, M. A. 306 Brinegar, G. W. 213 Brinkley, J. M. 306,322 Brinsfield, S. A. Brittigan, D. M. 362 Brock, H. J. 306 Brockway, B. S. 338 Brooks, J. E. 338 Brooks, K. A. 306 Brown, A. J. 362 Brown, J. M. 338 Brown, J. S. 304,306 Brown, M. S. II. 338 Broz, G. A. 306,321 Bruch, C. A. 306 Bruening, S. J. 306 Brush, R. A. 338 Bryant, W. S. 338 Buchanan, C. E. 306 Buchanan, E. L. 178, 214 Buckley, K. A. 306 Buckley, T. S. Buczacki, T. E. Jr. 362 Budzinski, C. S. 307 Budzinski, H. A. Jr. 307 Buford, G. E. 214 Buhl, J. M. Ill 362 Burch, P. W. 362 Burgess, J. W. Ill 215 Burgess, K. L. Jr. Burke, T. W. 338 Burton, B. A. 338,339 Burton, D. H. 338,344 Busse, C. E. 307 Butler, D. L. Jr. Butler, J. A. 362 Butler, J. W Butner, E. A. 362 Byrne, C. R. 307 Byron, K. A. 362 Cc Cabell, R. S. 362 Cade, K. B. 338 Caison, L. E. 215 Calkins, M. G. 362 Campbell, D. O. 338 Campisano, J. M. 315 Canipe, R. G. 307 Caplice, C. G. 307 Carag, V. D. Jr. 362 Carboni, T. D. 307 Carpenter, J. P. 316 Carpenter, R. M. 303, 307 Carroll, M. S. 338 Carter, D. G. Jr. 216 Carter, M. E. 307,331 Carter, M. J. 338 Carter, M. S. 307 Caruso, D. M Caruso, K. J. 338,355 Cassell, K. T. 362 Castaldi, M. R. 362 Caudill, C. K. 216 Caulfield, K. J. 217 Cavallaro, G. M. 307 Ceroli, M. A. 339,342 Cervera, R. E. 339 Chambers, J. R. 362 Chang, M. G. 339 Chapman, M. D. 362 Chapman, R. M. 339 Chapman, R. R. Ill 307 Chartier, J. B. 178,339, 356 Chen, B. P. 363 Chen, C. 339 Chesson, J. B. 362 Childress, B. L. Jr. 362 Chiplcy, M. A. 362 Chittum, J. W. 217 Chu, K. Y. 218 Clark, F. S. 362 Clark, J. E. 304,307 Clark, R. D. 307 Clarke, D. S. 218 Cliff, A. G. 218 Cline, M. L. 219 Coan, M. A. 219 Coceano B. W. 307 Cohen, B. D. 219 Colacicco, B. J. 362 Cole, B. P. 339 Collcti, A M. 362 Collie, D. S. 308 Collins, J. M. 339 Combs, B. G. 308 Combs. D. D. 220 Comer, J. A. 362 Comer, W. E. 308,316 Cook, C. B. 362 Cook, J. A. Ill 220 Cook, M. G. 340 Coons, F. J. Jr. 340 Cooper, A. S. 340 Cooper, F. W. 221 Cooper, J. D. Jr. 221 Cooper, S. J. 340 Copeland, H. L. Corn, W. S. 221 Cornett, W. B. 222 Corwin, M. A. 363 Costello, J. J. 222 Cottrcll, B. G. V. 222 442 Index loulson, P. J. 308 Coulter, J. L. Jr. 363 :ox, D. F. 340 ;raighcad, D. R. 308 :raul, T. S. 223 :reasey, R. R. Jr. 340 reekmur, W. R. Jr. 223 :rccl. A. J. 363 :riss, C. M. Ill 308 Itowder, K. R. rowson, B. E. 363 :rump, C. H. Ill 223 ubbison, C. S. 363 I ummings, J. C. 308 :urry, M. P. 224 Dd Oaly. J. M. 363 Oanicl, M. F. 334,356 Dantonio, P. J. 364 Dao, P. T. 308 Darby, T. E. Ill 364 Daughtry, E. H. Ill 224 Davison, C. H. Jr. Davis, D. R. 224 Davis, M. A. 308,364 Davis, M. W. Davis, S. Jr. 339 Dawson, T. A. 308 Degrote, G. A. Dekeyrel, J. S. 364 Delano, R. W. Demory, M. W. Ill 308 Despasquale, C. A. 364 Deshsorn, C. Devenoge, T. P. 364 Devens, M. W. 225 Dezern, C. D. Dick, T. C. Jr. 225 Dickenson, E. A. 341 Dickerson, D. A. 364 Dickinson, J. E. 364 Diehl, S. A. 364 Dieter, M. J. 225 Dillenberger, K. T. 341 Dillemuth, M. C. 226 Dillon, J. R. 308 Dillon, J. T. 364 Dingeman, W. R. 308 Ditt, D. A. 341 Ditt, J. E. Jr. 226 Dittamo, M. P. Dobbs, D. R. 226 Dodge, J. D. II. 207 Dodson, J. C. 227,410 Dombroski, S. E. 227 Donahue, P. J. 341 Donahue, S. F. 228 Doody, K. M. 228 Doody, T. S. Douglas, J. G. 341 Dow, F. G. 341 Downey, C. H. Jr. 337, 341 Doyle, R. A. 308 Draper, M. A. 309 Driscoll, J. M. Drof, J. S. 309 Dronen, G. D. 228 Duerson, S. H. Ill 364 Dunahoe, P. B. 171, 229,269 Duncan, J. A. 309 Dunlap, O. M. 229 Dyer, W. B. Ill 309,326 Ec Eckenrode, J. M. 341 Eckenrode, J. P. 341 Edmonds, M. S. 364 Edwards, A. W. 229, 303 Edwards, R. W. Efremov, M. 309 Ehrenberger, J. M. 309 Ellington, M. R. 364 Elliott, E. E. 309,341 Elliott, H. W. Elliott, Q. D. 341 Ellis, M. P. 364 Ellis, R. D. Jr. 374 Ellis, K. D. 230 Elmore, O. G. Jr. 364 Emerson, T. J. Jr. 341 Engelson, W. L. Jr. 341 Enochs, J. W. Ill 309 Enslen, E. J. 341 Enterline, G. A. 341 Epperson, R. H. 309 Estcs, D. A. 341 Eubank, M. S. 341 Evans, S. E. 230 Eversmann, C. S. 230 Ewell, M. A. 309 Ff Fahrney, L. D. 309 Farrell, P. W. 364 Farry, J. J. 231 Feller, D. G. 309 Felty, W. N. Ferber, J. T. 364 Ferguson, H. T. Jr. 309 Fiedler, R. S. 231 Fields, T. D. 341 Fimian, K. J. 341,348 Finan, J. J. 211 Finnegan, W. C. 231 Fischlschweiger, H. 232 Fisher, S. F. 342 Fitzgerald, T. W. 232 Fitzpatrick, T. J. 364 Flanary, R. M. Jr. 342 Flessner, M. 342 Flores, S. R. 309 Florio, L. A. Jr. 365 Flynn, K. M. 338,342 Foertsch, R. A. 309 Ford, J. E. Jr. 365 Foresman, R. H. Foster, C. J. IV 311 Fox, M. L. 332 Frank, G. K. Eraser, J. A. 342 Frazier, J. A. 365 Fredericksen, T. S. 178,233 French, J. B. 365 Frye, R. A. Ill 365 Fuller, G. W. Jr. 365 Furlow, C. B. 365 Gg Gaines. M. E. 311 Gainsborg, E. R. Jr. 311 Galgano, P. A. 342 Gardner, R. L. 342 Garten, M. J. 311 Gathright, E. S. 365 Geis, J. H. Ill 233 Gemmati, P. A. 178, 234 George, M. A. 342 George, M. J. 234 Gerstbrein, B. R. 342 Gettings, D. J. Jr. 311 Gibeault, C. L. 234 Gibson, J. L. Jr. Gill, K. M. Ill 311 Gill, P. M. 365 Gillespie, T. A. 311 Gilmer, C. R. 365 Gines, D. S. 235 Gitchell, C. L. 365 Gitchell, R. S. Gleason, M. W. 235 Gnatowski, D. V. 342 Goddard, S. M. 235 Godwin, S. S. Goldsmith, K. H. 342 Golembiewski, J. S. 342 Gooch, H. L. Jr. 311 Goodwillie, J. G. IV 236 Goodwin, S. R. 236, 365,376 Gordon, J. E. 236 Gorman, J. B. Jr. 237, 269 Goss, C. E. 311 Gottwald, T. E. 237 Gottwald, W. D. Ill 311 Graham, D. J. Jr. 342 Graham, T. B. 304,311 Grassi, M. R. 237 Gray, S. G. 365 Green, S. D. 342,350 Greenspon, T. S. 343 Greenwood, R. M. 238 Gregory, C. E. Jr. 311 Gregory, J. A. 343 Grgas, P. C. 343 Grillone, D. T. 307,311 Grimm, D. K. 365 Grinnell, R. D. 311 Grochowski, E. M. Jr. 365 Groseclose, W. P. 238 Grzeszczak, S. P. Ill 365 Guevremont, M. R. 238,269 Hh Hadley, M. P. 343 Hagan, S. B. 338,343, 356 Hahn, P. F. 239 Hair, C. E. 239 Hairr, J. T. II. 366 Halages, G. A. 343,345 Hall, D. B. 239 Hall, R. L. 311 Hall, S. F. 366 Hamilton, M. B. 343 Hamilton, R. P. Jr. 343 Hamlin, L. D. 343 Hamlin, M. C. 240 Hamner, H. D. Ill 311 Hand, B. S. 311 Hanna, J. C. 240 Hannabass, K. A. 240 Harbula, S. R. 366 Harcarik, J. T. Ill 366 Harder, B. D. 343 Harman, N. E. 311 Harmon, E. E. 241 Harmon, G. A. Harrington, L. D. 366 Harris, C. D. 241 Harris, C. D. 366 lndex 443 Harris, T. Ill 343 Harrison, J. A. Jr. 311 Hart, J. S. Jr. 366 Harvey, J. M. 343 Haskins, D. S. 241 Hasscll, A. R. 242 Hauck, B. A. 311 Hawkins, J. A. Hayes, S. W. 366 Hayes, W. B. 366 Hazelgrove, B. R. Ill 242 Headley, G. W. 197, 343,448 Hearn, B. II. 343 Heath, C. R. Hedberg, K. E. 366 Heflin, S. L. 343 Heishman, S. N. 366 Heisrath, M. H. 311 Hemingway, W. R. Ill 311 Henderson, B. R. 242 Henderson, M. S. 343 Henderson, T. A. 311, 325,327 Henderson, S. D. 366 Hendrix, B. A. 366 Hensel, R. H. 311 Hco, Y. 311 Hermanson, B. K. 311 Herndon, M. C. Heskett, T. V. 366 Heslep, M . C. 243 Hess, R. W. Jr. 366 Hesson, T. B. 311 Hewitt, R. F. 243 Hicks, J. M. 366 Hicks, M. J. 311 Higginbotham, D. B. 343 Higginbotham, T. B. 311 Hightower, M. C. 311 Hill, D. A. 343 Hill, H. R. 343 Hill, J. C. 343 Hill, R. G. IV 366 Hill, T. B. 344 HiUcr, S. A. 312 Hillier, S. P. 366 Hinton, C. M. 312 Hipp, M. D. 367 Hippenstiel, R. B. 312 Hirlinger, K. R. Jr. 344 Hirsch, M. W. 312 Hirtz, A. D. 367 Hirtz, J. P. 312 Hirtz, K. C. 344 Hively, C. D. 312 Hodak, S. J. 244 Hoffman, G. A. 344 Holland, K. L. 344 Holmes, R. L. 312 Holmes, S. A. 367 Hooker, D. L. 367 Hooker, M. A. 312 Horan, G. S. 178,244 Home, D. A. 344 Hotinger, J. M. 244 Howard, P. R. 367 Howell, R. I. 344 Hoy, J. E. Ill 312,318 Hubbard, P. L. 245 Hubbard, R. C. Jr. 367 Hudgins, M. F. Jr. 245, 178 Huff, L. S. Jr. 367 Huffman, M. C. 367 Hughes, J. B. Hulyo, M. 344 Hunt, J. A. 245,303 Hunt, W. S. 312 Hunter, D. S. 340,344 Hunter, S. C. 367 Hupp, S. E. 312 Hurst, K. J. 344 li laderosa, P. M. 312 Ingram, H. B. 367 Ingram, P. S. 367 Inman, J. P. 367 Irby, J. M. II 344,345 Irvin, D. H. 344 Iversen, K. W. 344 Ivy, R. G. 345 Jj Jackson, M. W. 345 Jamison, M. D. 246 Janis, W. R. 311,312, 321 Jarvis, P. F. 367 Jarvis, T. K. Jasbinderjit, S. 312 Jasinski. A. T. 367 Jaworowski, R. O. 367 Jaworski, J. J. Ill 312 Jenkins, J. M. 367 Jenkins, K. D. 345 Jewett, T. E. 246 Jocz, N. B. 345 Johnson, J. E. 246 Johnson, M. E. 345 Johnson, R. B. 345 Johnson, R. E. 368 Johhson, S. D. 374 Johnson, Z. R. 313,366 Johnston, J. R. 247 Johnston, M. B. 313 Johnston, M. R. Jr. 247 Jolly, E. D. 313 Jones, A. S. 247 Jones, L. S. 368 Jones, R. D. 313 Jones, T. R. 313 Jones, W. T. Ill 248 Jordan, C. L. 313 Jordan, D. J. Ill 345 Jordan, J. H. 345 Judd, M. A. 368 Kk Kalesnik, F. L. 248 Kanter, C. 368 Kaplan, J. J. 345 Karabasz, M. J. 368 Karafa, J. E. 313 Karafa, J. L. 345 Karafa, P. A. 248 Kardos, T. J. 368 Kattmann, P. R. 249 Kay, M. J. 313 Keays, J. W. 345 Keenan, J. D. 345 Kcilty, K. J. 249 Keilty. T. M. 368 Kendall, D. J. Ill 249 Kendall, J. P. IV 250 Kenkel, J. D. 313 Kennedy. D. 368 Keppel. J. G. 39,345, 355 Kerecz, R. C. 250 Khandan-Barani, M. 313 Kiefer, J. F. 368 Kilbourne, J. W. Jr. 368 Kim, Y. K. 250 Kimball, S. S. 251 King, D. G. 36,313 King, M. B. 345 Kinsley, W. T. 251 Kirby, D. E. 368 Kirk, K. D. 345 Kirtley, W. H. 345 Klaus, J. H. 345 Klein, G. W. 345 Kluckowski, E. S. 251 Knarr, R. E. Jr. 313 Koch, J. S. 252 Kolditz, C. P. 368 Kollmansperger, F. R. Ill 313 Koltura, M. G. 313 Komara, D. F. II. 252 Kowalski, B. K. 252 Kozar, D. P. Jr. 253 Krajewski, M. A. 313 Kramer, P. R. 368 Kroll, B. R. 314 Kubiskey, T. W. 253 Kuhrman, W. K. 368 Kuipers. B. J. 345 Kulas, W. J. Kump, C. S. II Kwiatkowski, B. M. 368 Kwon, O. 253 LI Laban. M. R. 368 Ladson, F. D. 369 Laforest, J. R. 369 Lahue, R. V. 369 Lakos, M. L. 369 Lamb, C. R. 345 Lamore, M. J. Lane, S. J Lang, J. D. Jr. 254 Langley, C. J. Lanier, T. V. 369 Larosa, R. H. 369 Lasek, J. J. Jr. 254 Lashley, J. B. 254 Laughon, M. A. 255,369 Laughon, M. T. Leary, K Leatherwood, W. A. 369 Lee, H. G. Jr Lee, J. J. Ill 334,356 Lee, R. E. Ill 314 Leffers, G. G. Jr. 369 Leonard, J. J. 255 Lepecha, C. 314 Lessig, T. F. 314 Levenson, J. F. 314 Lewis, J. D. Lewis, M. J. 255 Light, M. R. 256 Light, R. J. Ill 364 Lindgren, R. J. Lindsey, J. D. 314 Lipscomb, B. S. 314 Lisella, G. J. Liston, D. R. 314 Liu, T. 369 Ljubenko, S. D. 314 Locher, M. H. 315 Long, B. P. 314 Long, J. M. 314 Long, K. A. 369 Longabaugh, R. M. 369 444 lnde Longanacre, T. A. 314 Looby, M. G. 356 Loudermilk, T. R. 314 Loveless, A. A. 369 Lowenstein, N. S. Lowman, S. A. Jr. 314 Lucas, J. B. Luck, C. S. IV 38,256 ,Lusk, B. S. Mm Macaulay, T. I MacDonald, A. J. 257 Mackin, G. J. 257 Maclay, J. D. 369 Malavet, R. F. 369 Malbon, A. W. Jr. Malik, J. C. Ill 347 Malone, J. E. Ill 347 Maloney, T. M. 347 Mang, S. F. 315 Mangerian, P. H. 347 Manley, J. S. 171,257 Manning, J. C. 258 Manning, T. H. Marcotte, I. A. 258 Marks, K. W. 347 Mardon, S. A. 347 Marsenison, P. F. 315 Marsenison, P. R. 347, 351 Marsh, W. S. Ill 347 Martin, D. L. 258 Martin, M. R. 315,347 Martin, T. E. 347 Mason, A. H. Jr. Mason, A. W. 370 Mason, D. R. 259 Mason, G. M. 370 Mason, R. B. 370 Mason, W. L. 370 Massaro, A. P. Jr. 347 Massenburg, K. D. 370 Massie, J. L. 370 Mastrocola, F. C. 347 Matawitz, D. F. 259 Matt, D. J. 370 Matt, W. F. 370 Mawyer. J. F. 370 Maxwell, V. L. Ill 315 May, C. J. Jr. 370 Mayer, J. R. 259 Maynard, G. K. II. 315 Mays, G. K Mays, J. F. 315 Mays, R. O. Jr. 370 McAllister, K. L. 260 McCabe, J. P. 370 McCarthy, C. L. 347 McCarthy, D. J. McCarthy, T. D. 370 McCartney, T. E. 370 McClelland, G. F. 39, 347 McCloskey, J. A. IV 370 McConnell, J. E. 370 McCormick, J. F. Jr. 315 McCullough. T. W. 370 McCusker, P. J. 260 McDonald, J. A. Ill 371 McDonald, M. A. 260 McDonough, J. C. 348 McFadden, B. A. 315 McGee, T. S. 261 McGehee, R. S. 261 McGinnis, T. D. 370 McGowen, D. A. 348 McGraw, M. W. 348 McGreer, A. R. 261 McGuire, D. W. 178, 262,345 McGuire, P. L. 348 McHugh, T. E. Jr. 348, 370 Mclntyre, O. O. Jr. 348,350 McKenzie, J. K. 371 McKinley, J. G. Ill 371 McManis, R. B. 371 McMann, W. A. 348 McManus, R. G. Jr. 315 McNulty, K. E. II. 348 McQuillan, G. T. 315 McTyre, R. W. 371 Meade, A. W. 315 Meador, R. C. 371 Meares, R. S. 348 Medeiros, S. A. 348 Medeiros, S. J. 348 Mednikov, R. F. 39,262 Melitz, S. J. 262 Melton, M. J. 315 Melvin, T. S. 315 Mendez, M. A. 315 Michigan, G. R. 315 Micrs, J. C. Ill 317 Miles, S. C. 371 Miles, T. E. 203,448 Miller, A. B. Jr. 371 Miller, B. L. 317 Miller, D. A. Ill 371 Miller, F. L. 348 Miller, J. R. 348 Miller, S. D. 348 Milligan. M. A. 348 Mills, M. M. Ill 263 Minehan, J. D. 317 Mines, B. S. 317 Minne, K. A. 348 Mitchell, J. T. Jr. 317 Mitchell, K. L. 349,371 Mitchell, R. T. Ill 349 Mock, A. J. 355 Mogensen, K. R. 371 Molina, C. A. Ill 371 Monahan, D. P. 349, 371 Monarch, R. M. Jr. 371 Monday, D. L Montgomery. G. M. 317 Moody, J. T. 371 Moore, D. C. 372 Moore, J. H. 317 Moore, W. H. 317 Moquin, M. D. 372 Morales, E Morehead, M. C. Jr. 372 Morehouse, E. D. 372 Morgan, D. R. Jr. 399 Morgan. J. M. Ill 317 Morgan, M. J. 372 Morris, W. J. 317 Morrison, J. B. 372 Morton. V. A. 372 Motylinski, S. V. 349 Moyers, G. D. 349 Muldowney, M. D. 372 Mulherin, D. P. 263 Munno, J. R. 317 Munson, M. C. 372 Munson. T. M. 264 Murnane, C. P. 317 Murphy, D. W. 349 Murray, C. L. Ill 264 Nn Narathong, C. 264 Neal, D. H. 265 Neal, R. C. 349 Nealley, P. H. Jr. 317 Neblett, J. C. 349 Necessary, M. E. 372 Needham, P. D. 372 Nentwig, R. J. 372 Neville, D. I. Jr. 265 Newcomb, G. D. 372 Newland, J. C. 265 Newton, T. L. Ill 372 Nguyen. H. A. 317 Nichols, D. G. 317 Nickle, B. E. 372 Nicolai, J. A. 317 Nixon, C. D. Jr. 349 Noel, W. E. II. 317 Noell, J. L. 317 Nolen. C. B. Ill 348,372 Nolen, M. E. 348,349 Norris, J. D. 349 Northrop, M. C. 372 Norwood, B. K. 266 Nowlin, J. H. Nugent. W. K. Jr. 349 Nussey, R. T. Jr. 372 Nuttycombe, G. A. 266 Oo Olinski. D. C. Jr. 317 Olsen, E. N. 349 Olson. D. N. 349 Omans. G. A. II. 317 Ormsby, T. M. 349 Orrison, R. H. 350 Othling, D. P. 350 Outland, J. M. 266 Oversen, E. J. 373 Owens, W. H. 267 Pp Pack, J. R. 317 Padgett, R. N. 373 Padrick, D. A. 267 Palmer, S. E. 350 Palmer, T. J. 317 Pancham, S. R. 373 Panoff, T. J. 373 Pappas, M. A. 267 Parente, J. V. 339,350 Parker, D. H. Jr. 317, 373 Parker, D. L. Parks, C. A. 317,321, 325 Parrish, G. M. 317 Pastorius, D. R. Patterson, C. D. 270 Patterson. P. T. 340 Patton. S. L. 350 Pauley, J. M. 350 Pauquette, P. R. 350 Payne, S. B. 317 Peacock, C. A. 317,322 Pearson, R. S. 350 Peery, O. L. 270 Peet, C. H. 373,377 Perdigao, A. J. 270 Perdue, V. R. 271,301 Perez, T. J. 373 Perkins, J. N. 317 Perry, S. W. 373 Pcta. C. M. 271 Pcting, G. E. II. 271 Petretti, A. E. 317 Pfefferkorn. K. D. Index 445 Phan, V. D. 373 Phaneuf, J. M Phelps. S. L. 272 Phillips, A. R. Ill 373 Phillips, A. T. 220 Phillips, D. E. 317 Phillips, G. P. 373 Pickett, G. D. 373 Pile, M. 272,410 Pilotte, S. J. 318 Pingree, J. L. 373 Pinhak, J. E. 373 Piper, W. G. 318 Pitcock. J. T. 373 Pittman, C. L. 350 Pittman, G. E. Jr. 273 Pitts, M. B. Jr. 373 Planeta, C. C. 373 Mclntire, R. L. Ill 348, 350 Plowright, T. R. 350 Plucinski, E. M. 373 Plystak, S. R. 318 Poage, C. C. II. 374 Podo, S. D. 374 Poff, R. H. Jr. 318 Poindexter, G. W. Ill 374 Pollock, J. M. 350 Potter, W. F. 340,350 Poremba, S. E. 374 Powell, D. A. 273 P owell, K. D. 374 Powell, W. T. Jr. 318 Prcddy, R. P. Jr. Pressler, P. B. 350 Pressler, P. W. 374 Preston, J. B. Jr. 273 Primavera, L. P. 350 Portil, K. J. Jr. 274 Protogyrou, A. A. 318 Prudcn, C. R. Ill 318 Pruden, M. M. 274 Pruitt, D. A. 318 Pruitt, P. R. Jr. 374 Pully, T. C. 350,355 Qq Quimby, K. W. 350 Rr Raber, K. B. 350 Rademacher, T. A. 178, 274 Radlc, J. L. 374 Radle, T. J. 275 Rahe, T. H. 351 Rainer, R. G. 374 Ralston, G. A. 374 Ramos, R. T. 374 Rapacki, J. C. 374 Ray, B. M. Jr. 275 Ray, D. E. 275 Reardon, S. G. 318 Reed, M. W. 276 Reid, W. H. 351 Reimann, R. H. Jr. 351 Renner, G. M. 351 Reynolds, R. D. 374 Rice, J. C. 276 Rice, J. M. 276 Rickard, J. A. 39,351, 353 Ridderhof, P. J. 374 Riddle. J. F. 351 Ringenbach, J. G. 318 Ritchie, H. L. 318 Rivenbark, M. D. 374 Roach. J. L. 318 Robertson, B. E. II. 277 Robinette, J. B. 318 Robinson, D. J. 318 Robles, K. 351 Robless, M. J. 351 Roddenberry. D. S. 359 Roe, D. A. 374 Rogers. C. M. IV 277 Rogers. W. G. 374 Rogerson. C. V. 352 Roltsch. M. H. 277 Roltsch. T. J. 352 Romano. C. V. 318 Ronneberg. D. L. 278 Roongsita. S. 278 Roscoe. G. R. 319 Rose. G. C. 342,352 Rose, J. E. 352 Rose, J. L. Rosedale. R. C. 278 Rosedale. R. J. 319 Ross. B. L. 352 Ross, S. T. 279 Roulidis, W. C. 375 Rowlett. W. G. Jr. 352 Rubino. R. 319 Rucker, L. G. 375 Rucker, M. P. 279 Ruf. J. Ill 375 Rushton. E. R. IV 275 Russell. A. G. V. 280 Russell. E. R. Jr. 319 Russell, T. W. 375 Ryan, A. E. Jr. 375 Ss Salvatorelli, R. L. 196, 280 Sampey. E. M. 319 Sample. K. J. 319 Samuelson, L. K. Jr. 319 Sanchez. H. L. 352 Sanders. J. C. 352 Sanusun. S. 352 Sargeant. W. M. 352 Sarver. P. W. Jr. 352 Saunders. A. L. 352 Sawyer. D. A. 352 Sawyer. K. R. 280 Scaglione, D. 375 Scaglione, R. J. 375 Scanlon, J. J. Ill 319 Scarpa, M. R. 281 Schaaf, S. F. 178,281 Schied, E. P. Jr. 319 Schinstock, J. H. Jr. 375 Schoen. C. C. IV 375 Schriver. M. J. 352 Schwitter. M. P. 352 Scott. D. A. 353 Scott. F. G. II. 375 Scott. J. R. 281 Scroggins, D. R. II. 353 Scars, I. S. 269,282 Seaver. W. E. 319 Seeley, J. W. II. 375 Seldon. W. L. Jr. 282 Selman, T. H. Ill 319 Selnau, H. E. Jr. 375 Seratte, L. R. 319 Seymour, C. R. Ill 282 Shanley, J. D. 375 Shannon, J. R. 319 Sharp. K. H. 375 Shea. S. R. 178,283 Sheckells. D. B. 375 Sheild, G. C. 375 Shepard, P. G. II. 283 Sherwood S. C. 375 Shimotsu. J. M. 353 Shin. D. W. 375 Shindle, W. W. 353 Shirley, A. G. II. 353 Shirley, C. E. Jr. 283 Shobbrook, T. J. 284 Shoemaker. J. H. Jr. 320 Shoemaker. F. M. 353 Short. M. B. Sills. D. N. IV Simonson. S. E. 284 Simpson. C. G. 376 Simpson. H. B. 320 Simroth. P. A. 376 Sinclair. S. R. 376 Sinisi, K. S. 320 Sinnott. J. A. 284 Sjolund. K. J. 376 Skelton. C. E. 376 Skiba, C. M. 285 Smallwood, J. T. 320 Smart, J. J. 353 Smiley, J. A. 376 Smith. A. F. Ill 285 Smith, A. M. 353 Smith, B. K. 286 Smith, C. A. 353 Smith, D. T. 353 Smith, L. G. 286 Smith, M. B. 376 Smith, M. W. Jr. 354 Smith, R. O. 318 Smolar, R. B. 320 Snell, K. L. 300 Sniffin. P. R. 354 Solomon, D. M. 376 Sorrells, E. N. 320 Sossi, L. E. 376 Sossi, M. E. 320 Southard. W. T. 354 Southern. C. K. Spain. K. B. 376 Spartz. T. B. 269,270, 286 Spears, D. V. 376 Spier, R. H. 339,354 Spellman, J. F. Jr. 345 354 Spencer. T. R. 287 Spivey, J. M. IV 354 Spivey, T. A. 376 Spriggs. R. B. 376 Springer, J. H. Jr. Sripoom, S. 287 Stader. J. F. 287 Staiano. R. C. 320 Stanek, J. D. 376 Stanley, T. D. 320 Steen. M. A. 354 Steenburgh. C. J. Jr. 376 Stengel, M. C. 288 Stent. M. N. 354 Steph ens. C. M. 376 Stephens. T. M. 320 Stevens. J. A. 376 Stevenson. D. R. 320 Stinebower, J. K. 354 Stinnette, D. E. 354 Stone, F. P. 288 Stuart. J. A. 354 Studt, J. R. 288 Sturgill, R. I. 320 Suggs, D. K. 320 Sullivan. J. F. Ill 289 Sullivan. M. S. 320 446 lndex Sullivan, S. D. 354 Sullivan. S. M. 321 Sykcs, M. D. 289 Tt Tabb. J. M. Jr. 377 Tabb, T. A Tabur. H. 377 Taggart, J. L. 377 Talbott. E. F. Ill 377 Taliaferro, K. C. 321 Tate, P. R. 321 Taylor, S. S. 354 Terry, J. C. Ill Thacker, S. L. 377 Theus, W. G. 289 Thomas, B. D. 290 Thomas C. M. IV 377 Thomas, L. A. 354 Thompson, A. O. 290 Thompson. D. W. 321 Thompson, F. S. 321 Thompson, J. J. Ill 370,377 Thompson, E. A. Jr. 321 Thompson, M. A. 377 Thompson, M. E. 355 Thompson, R. J. Jr. 377 Thompson, R. T. 377 Thompson, T. B. 355 Thornes, T. L. 355 Tifford, F. G. 296 Tilling, W. T. Ill Tingley, D. L. 355 Tinsley, J. C. 377 Toler, A. G. 178,291 Toliver. L. F. 355 Tolley. B. E. 377 Tolliver. C. R. 377 Toomhirun. S. 355 Touhill. C. A. 355 Tran. T. H. 377 Travis, H. A. Jr. 377 Tremaglio, R. J. Ill 344,355 Tribble, J. A. 355 Trice, F. A. Ill 377 Tringali, A. M. 321 Troutman, D. M. 321 Tucker, J. R. Jr. 377 Tudor, T. A. 291 Turner, N. S. 269,292 Turner, R. E. 321 Twillie, D. A. 355 Tyler, D. G. IV 378 Uu Umberger, S. J. 291 Underwood, J. T. 355 Urbanek, D. G. 294,301 Urie, J. H. Jr. 378 Urquhart, J. R. 378 Urquhart. L. L. 293 Urquhart. T. F. 378 Utke. M. E. 355 Utterback. J. S. 255 Vv Valenzuela. J. A. 355 Vanstavoren, K. F. 293 Varlas, G. T. 378 Varner. D. L. 378 Vaughn. S. D. 355 Vaughn. W. E. Jr. Via. D. C. 293 Vickers. W. E Vielock, J. C. 321 Ww Waff, W. T. Jr. 355 Wagner, D. S. 378 Wagner, L. D. Wagner, R. C. 294 Wainwright, D. B. 294 Walker, B. D. 378 Walker, J. S. Wallace. D. C. Jr. 378 Walpolc. K. K. 378 Walrod, M. B. 294 Walsh. L. D. 378 Walton. E. M. IV 378 Waltz, J. P. 355 Walus, K. R. 355 Ward, E. R. 378 Waring, M. L. 295 Warlitner, T. M. 355 Warnock, W. F. Jr. 355 Warren, E. M. Warriner, D. T. 178,295 Water, L. H. Jr. 321 Waters, M. L. 294 Watling, P. R. 321 Watson, L. F. 378 Weddle, G. W. 378 Weede, R. H. 378 Weinstein, A. H. Weirick, N. T. 325 Weiss, S. P. 378 Weitz, K. E. 325 Welch, C. S. 356 Wernert, J. C. 302,296 Werres, K. J. 325 Wesolowski, M. F. 356 Wcstbrook, W. S. 296 Westfall, M. J. 296 Westin, C. S. 356 Whalen, D. W. 379 Wharton, C. K. 325 White, B. L. 325 White, D. C. 325 White, D. G. 356 White, G. R. Ill 379 White, J. L. 325 Whiteman, E. S. 379 Whitson, A. S. 297 Whittaker, A. D. Jr. 379 Whitty, J. T. Jr. 356 Wieners, W. M. 356 Wilkinson. J. B. Jr. 356 Wilkison. R. M. 325 Williams. B. G. 356 Williams. B. S. 325 Williams. D. E. 379 Williams, E. G. II 297 Williams, G. A. 356 Williams, J. H. 325 Williams, J. L. Jr. 297 Williams. M. W. 356 Williams. R. L. 379 Williams. R. R. Ill 338, 357 Williamson. T. S. IV 357 Wilson, A. M Wilson, C. J. 379 Wilson, C. L. 359 Wilson, C. S. 327 Wilson. S. M. 379 Wilson. W. S. 379 Wimbish, W. L. Jr. 327 Wimmer. W. A. Ill 327 Wincklcr. T. R. 298 Winebrenner, R. G. 327 Winfield, D. G. 379 Winger, M. A. 357 Winning, W. L. 327 Wins, C. T. 357 Winter, K. I. 357 Wisniewski, D. M. 357, 355 Wisniewski, J. W. 327 Wolcott, W. P. 379 Wolf, C. J. Jr. 357 Wolfe, J. C. 379 Woltz, G. R. Jr. 327 Wong, M. F. 298 Wood, D. P. 357 Wood, T. M. Jr. 357 Woolwine, R. F. 379 Woolwine, S. A. 298 Woolwine, S. M. 327 Wooten, M. C. 357 Wranek. J. J. Ill 357 Wyatt, K. R. 327 Wyatt, W. B. 299 Wydler, C. W. 357 Wynn, S. B. 357,347 Yy Yap, G. G. 379 Yate s, C. J. IV 327 Yi, K. M. 299 Young, J. D. 357 Young, K. M. 357 Young, R. D. Jr. 379 Young, R. T. 357 Young, T. S. Yuktasevi, S. 357 Zz Zamora, J. C. 331 Zangas, J. L. 299 Zendt. C. H. 331 Ziai, D. 357 Zilhaver, R. F. 300 Zimmer, A. T. 391 Zimmer, M. D. 300 Bannat, S. J. Webb, T. H Index 447 The staff of the Bomb has expressed one years history in these brief pages. Hopefully, the Corps will be pleased with this effort. One may notice that there never appeared a dedication. It was widely felt that this Bomb unoffi- cially will be dedicated to you, the Corps, after the slightly less than perfect trial from last year. This one ' s for you. Personally, I have derived great plea- sure in seeing our ideas in print. I have never worked on a Bomb be- caught up in it. I have learned to type, to print pictures, take pictures, deal with the administration by avoid- ing them, and most of all how not to deal with people. One realizes that you can ' t satisfy all the people all the time, but we ' ve tried. Special thanks have to go to the dedi- cated few. George Foose and George Headley are thanked greatly for the Photography. Without their help this book would not have been possible. The staff members, Waldo, Ray, Skip, Mike, Graham, and Joe can be thanked for a superb job. You all can be proud of what we have done. I also would like to express my thanks to Lt. Checca, who has understood from an editors point of view, and helped balance our budget, as well as some of the senior members of the Publication Board. I owe quite a deal more than thanks to our representa- tive Kurt Araujo. His sharing of time with us has brought this book togeth- er. One other note of love and appre- ciation goes to my parents that have understood my four year struggle and stood by me. Lastly, I would like to thank my friends Bill Bob, that not only helped whenever I needed it, but provided me the support I needed to carry me through this year. To all my Brother Rats, I wish God speed till we meet again across the parade deck. Todd E. Miles Editor-in-Chief i