Volume xxn, Number 2 Virg:lD.ia Military In.titulo October 7, 1994 Alumni Reunion Weekend - October 7-9 Parents Weekend - October 21-22

VMI again to host Virginia Transportation Conference Court Case update Vuginia's Attorney General James S. Gilmore, mwill be On Wednesday. September 28, attor­ the principal speakerat theopening session ofthe 44th annual neys for VMI and the Commonwealth of Vlfginia Transportation Conference, to be held at Vlfginia Vuginia and the U.S. Justice Department Military Institute on October 12 and 13, 1994. The theme for presented arguments before a three judge this years conference is "Transportation: Supporting Vuginia's panel ofthe UnitedStatesCourtofAppeals Economic Growth." for the Fourth Circuit The proceedings, The opening session, which begins at9:30 a.m. in Jackson heldin Richmond, Vuginia, pertained to the Memorial Hall, features an address byDr. RobertE. Martinez, constitutionality of the Vuginia Womens Vlfginia Secretary of Transportation, who is expected to Institute for Leadership (VWll...) at Mary provide an overview of his vision for transportation in the Baldwin College as a remedy in the VMI The Hon. James S. GilllJ.Ol:e, ill Commonwealth. The estimated 600 conferees will then hear admission policy litigation. from David S. Gendell, Regional Federal Highway Administrator, and Robert E. Farris, Hearing the arguments were judges former FederalHighwayAdministrator. The annual CrozetAwaro. toan outstanding local Paul V. Niemeyer ofMaryland, J. Dickson public service engineer, is also to be presented. Afterlunch. those in attendance will have the opportunity to view more than 30exhibits Phillips. Jr. of North Carolina, and U.S. in andaroundVMI'sCocke Hall. Five afternoon CODCll1TeDt sessions follow. These include District Judge Hiram H. Ward ofWmston­ Construction, with presentations such as "The Dulles Greenway - Priva1e Transportation Salem, North Carolina This was the same Facilities to Support Vlfginia's Growth"; "Transportation - Contractors Role in Vugioia's panel whichremanded thecase overVMI's Economic Growth"; and "NQI - Inaeasing the Growth ofQuality in Transportation". admission policy to Federal District Judge New Concepts in Transportation includes presentations on "IVHS - Background Jackson L. Kiser and presented four options and Future Initiatives"; "IVHS - Financing and Funding"; "Northern Vuginia District for VMI and the Commonwealth: a) admit Bond Program"; and "City ofChesapeake Set-Aside Program." women b) become a private institution c) Transportation Safetyfeatures an overviewof"New Drug &Alcohol Test Rules for establish a parallel program for women d) Commercial Drivers"; "VOOT'sStatewideIncidentManagement Program"; "Continuing provide other creative options. the Fight against Drunken Driving-New Resources" ; and"Development&Implementation The option presented and deemed ofVlfginia's Safety Management System." constitutional by Judge Kiser last April is Additional sessions are IntermodalTransportation and EnvironmentallPlanning, the Virginia Women's Institute for Wednesday's activities conclude with a colorful Regimental Review by the VMICorps Leadership. Less than a month afterJudge ofCadets and a reception/dinner at the Natural Bridge Hotel. Kiser'sruling, tbe Justice Department noted The closing session begins at 9 a.m. on Thursday, again in Jackson Memorial Hall, an appeal to the Fourth Circuit with VOOTCommissioner David R. Gehr, a 1968 VMI graduate, presiding. Following Arguments for theJustice Department reports from the concurrent sessions of the previous day, Transportation Secretary were presented by Jessica Silver while Martinez will lead a panel discussion concentrating on strategies to implement the Anne Whittemore and Assistant Attorney transportation initiatives ofthe Allen administration. Panel members include Gebr; Mr. General William Hurd presented the case Leo J. Bevon, Director of the Department ofRail & Public Transportation; Richard D. for the defendants. Ms. Silver reiterated Holcomb, Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles; Kenneth F. Wiegand, the Justice Department's theme since legal Director ofthe Department ofAviation; and J. Robert Bray, Directorof the Vuginia Port proceedings began in 1m, that the only Authority. The annual conference is co-sJX>nsored by the Vlfginia Department ofTransportation satisfactory solution to this case is c0­ and theVlfginia Military Institute, with the assistance andcooperationof18 other agencies education ofVMI and that VWIL will not and organizations. Additional information is available from the Conference Office of the offer women the same unique opportunity VMI DepartmentofCivil and Environmental Engineering, Telephone 703/464-7743, Fax afforded to men at VMI. Ms. Whittemore 703/464-7618. continued on page 3 P.,e :I The lnatftute Report, October 7, IBM Potential budpt outs for higher education dropped by Governor Allen VMI Submits Restructuring Plan On September 12, less than a month means to include a reduction of 55 employ­ the flfSt cycle of the review process, re­ after presenting plans for restructuring, ees (11.9 percent) over the past six years. sources have been committed to curricular Virginia's state-supported colleges and uni­ Although budget was an important change emphasizing biochemistry, environ­ versities, along with all other state agen­ aspect of the restructuring plan, VMI's mental chemistry, and increased use of cies, were asked by the state Department document offered much more in present­ computer-based technology in science of Planning and Budget (DPB) to submit ing the Institute as a model of what under­ classrooms and laboratories. drafts for fund reductions of two, four, and graduate programs of higher education In the spring of 1992, the General Edu­ six percent. should be. Through the Strategic Plan. for cation Collegium (GEC) was established However, Governor George F. Allen, the Virginia Military Institute, approved by and more recendy the Center for General issued a statement on September 24 stat­ the Board of Visitors in 1993, VMI has the Education. The GEC examines and evalu­ ing there would be no across the board cuts vehicle to plan and implement restructur­ ates the common curricular and co-curricu­ to higher education. Citing his goal to hold ing efforts. The Strategic Plan offers seven lar experiences of cadets and formulates tuition to the rate ofinflation, Allen noted, educational factors by which success in all strategies for improvement. An initial ac­ "Maintaining a quality system of higher ofVMI's programmatic areas will be mea­ complishment of the GEC is the develqr education in the Commonwealth and mak­ sured and judged and by which changes in ment of the VMI General Education Bat­ ing higher education affordable for Vuginia those programs will be guided. 1) Mastery tery, a group of instruments designed to students has been. and will continue to be, ofa major field ofstudy 2) Ability to think assess the core curriculum more effectively. a top priority ofthe Allen administration." critically and creatively 3) Ability to com­ The primary goal of the Center is the de­ The statement goes on to say that all state municate effectively 4) Skill in interper­ velopment of programs that enhance: a) agencies, when submitting their budgets, sonal relations 5) Ability to succeed in an cadet awareness ofcultural, scientific, tech­ will be required to show where they can organizational setting 5) Commitment to nological, and global issues; b) an appre­ "streamline or otherwise achieve" savings ethical inquiry and standards of integrity of two, four, and six percent of their bud­ 7) Commitment to life-long physical health ciation ofhow different programs produce gets. The budget plans are due in Richmond and strength. knowledge and how they relate; and, c) by October 17. VMI'sassessmentprogram. which has leadership and interpersonal skills through Governor Allen's statement puts evolved steadily since its inception in 1986, collaborative learning, teaching and coor­ greateremphasis on the Restructuring Plans measures the effects of the educational ef­ dinated efforts across the curriculum and which reached Richmond on September 1. fort not only for the academic curriculum, co-cuniculum. Through the Center, several "Each two-four-six percent reduction pro-­ but also for the co-curriculum ofcadet life. programs have been consolidated under one posal from our colleges and universities The restructuring document noted that a director, the chair of the GEC: Writing will be consiiJered in relation to the overall thorough plan ofassessment exists to mea­ Across the Curriculum, the Center for Sci­ effectiveness of each of their respective sure and improve both areas. In the fall of ence, Technology, and Society (both funded restructuring efforts. It is important to note 1993 assessment evaluators from the State by SCHEY's "Funds for Excellence" that these reduction proposals will not be Council of Higher Education (SCHEV) grants), and the Institute Honors Program. imposed ifa college or university has sub­ deemed VMI's assessment program "the Those tasked with teaching cadets to mitted a satisfactory restructuring plan." strongest in the state." develop the skills of the seven educational 'Since 1990, VMI has lost $2.2 million Two other educational initiatives were factors are the VMI faculty. In his cover or 21 % of its state general fund appropria­ highlighted in the restrncturing plan, pro-­ letter to the restructuring plan, Major Gen­ tions, and though authorized to offset most gram review and general education. In the eral John W. Knapp, VMI Superintendent, of the loss with tuition increases, less than fall of 1992, the Academic Board estab­ stressed VMI's primary focus of teaching. $200,000 has been replaced by this method. lished the Academic Planning and Review "With all our classes being taught by pro­ In an effort to keep the financial burden off Committee to administer a program review fessors who carry an average course-load cadets and parents, VMI has streamlined and process to ensure the effectiveness of of 3.8 courses, we feel that VMI is a model restructured its operation through various VMI's academic offerings. As a result of of what undergraduate programs should be." The InltituJe Report Alumni Reunion Weekend Editor: Burton~~lt\. i\:1.fl' Alumni representing seven graduating classes will gather at VMI for Supervlalno~ Lt. Col. MlchaelM. 9lrI~, Alumni Reunion Weekend October 7-9. The Class of •69, celebrating its 25th Contrlbuf'n lit,' ~" anniversary, is the featured class. Alumni headquarters will officially open on PrIr1i1edby!':The Hi' ­ on,' y''" Friday with individual class activities in the evening. ~ a.,;.~" }."'-{ ~ On Saturday, October 8 class pictures will be taken on the steps ofPreston T1te lnsJ;t;;k &pol1 blie Re~OIIS Office, Library (inclement weather location is Cameron Hall) beginning at 8:40 a.m. Virgioi~litary ~ the At 11:15 a.m., VMI Classes of 1989, 1979, 1969, 1959, 1949A, 1949B, and academic yearilnquiries, lIS, or ne~~ms sbooJd be 1949C will be honored with a review parade by the Corps of Cadets. Saturday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. VMI plays Marshall University on Alumni directed to th;.~~ &pol1, Publi~"~(.;u~ Office, VMI, Memorial Field. The day will end with individual class activities at various LeJington, Virgi~,~m~~erocSUbmitting items locations. The final event is an alumni and Air Force Memorial Service at 9 is !be 15th of!be montli.' . . 1. a.m. on Sunday morning. Telephone 703-464-7201 FAX 703·464-7583 The Institute Report. Octo_ 7, 1994, p.,e S COurt continued from page 1 and Mr. Hurd pointed to the larger issue of preserving single sex education for both sexes, noted differences in educating young women and men, said that VWIL will produce the same citizen soldiers as VMI, but through a different methodology, and that the Commonwealth stands solidly behind VMI and VWIL. The three judge panel must now make its decision, and though they do not have a set time frame in which to respond, the decision is expected by the end of the calendar year. Regardless of that decision, a petition, by the losing party to the A new lookfor VMI vehicles - all VMlowned vehicles have received afacelift with decals Supreme Court, is likely. and/or striping over the last two months. The primary post police car (above) was also painted and lettered. The material usedon the vehicles is reflective. This project represents one ofnumerous on-going public relations and marketing initiatives.

Marketing Study underway Wessex Group, of Williamsburg, VA Selected With the goal of significantly Marketing Committee; faculty members • and consumers. Joining Dr. Messmer are increasing its applicant pool, VMI has Col. John H. Page, professor of civil and Dr. G. Gary Ripple, former dean of contracted with The Wessex Group. Ltd. environmental engineering. Lieutenant undergraduate admission at the College of ofWilliamsburg to conduct a market sllldy Colonel Robert B. Cairns, lecturer in William & Mary and current director of which will create a marketing plan for The physical education and Major Rosemary admission at Lafayette College, and Reid Institute. The Wessex Group was selected Sheldon, assistant professor ofhistory; and P. Carter, president of Carter Retail this past June from 14 madreting and public administrative faculty members Col. Sandy, Technologies. Ms. Suzanne Huddleston, relations firms, nationwide, which and Lieutenant Colonels Keith E. Gibson, vice-president of market research, is also submitted proposals for the study. Over 80 executive director of VMI Museum actively involved in the VMI project flfDlS inquired when the Institute released Programs, Ronald G. McManus, director Though the Wessex Group will assist its request for proposal last March. ofpost services, and Michael M. Strickler, in the implementation phase of the VMI's Board of Visitors (BOV) gave public relations director; and Mr. Deacon program, its primary focus during the Institute and Alumni Association officials and John H. Friend, Jr., a management current academic year will involve creating the green light to proceed with the project consultant, representing the Alumni a marketing plan. The process has already at its November, 1993 meeting. Mr. F. E. Association. begun with pre-planning meetings, on-post "Bert" Deacon. chairman of the Alumni Mter reviewing and ranking the visits, target interviews, a review of Association's Marketing and Public proposals according to criteria stated in the admissions materials and procedures, and Relations Committee, proposed the study request for proposal, the six highest rated conference calls. A major task took place to the BOV's Special Programs and Public fIrms were asked to make oral presentations during Homecoming weekend as members Relations Committee. Funding for the study in Lexington. The flfDlS represented were ofthe Wessex Group team conducted focus will be secured by the Alumni Association. located in four states, Florida, New York, groups and in-depth interviews with cadets This project superceded a geodemographic Tennessee, and Vltginia and the District of and alumni. Numerous other interviews market study, which was smaller in scope, Columbia. All flfDlS were interviewed on proposed during the summer of 1993 by June 22, and The Wessex Group, Ltd. will be conducted among internal and Colonel Mark S. Sandy, associate dean for (1WG) was a unanimous choice ofthe task external decision infIuencers to include enrol1ment management. force. faculty and staff, Board of Visitors, State The selection ofthe Wessex Group was Dr. Donald J. Messmer, president, Council of Higher Education, and the made by the Strategic Marketing Task owner and founder TWG, is leading the GeneralAssembly. Additional focus groups Force which will oversee the market study consulting team for the VMI project Dr. participants include high school counselors, and remain active throughout the Institute's Messmer, who holds a PhD. in marketing high school students, and parents, while self-study for reaccreditation. The Task and quantitative methods and is the J.S. over 5,000 surveys will be sent to various Force, being chaired by Colonel John L. Mack Professor in the School of Business constituents as well as the general public. Rowe, Jr., business executive, has broad­ Administration at the College of William After gathering this data, the Wessex Group based representation to include: The & Mary, founded TWG in 1979. The will prepare a situation analysis and Honorable Michael C. Brooks, chairman of company conducts research projects for working with the task force, then develop the BOV's Special Programs and government, business, higher education, the ouu:keting plan.

/ Pace .. ft• .rn.tItute Report. October 7. 1894 Col. Dooley travels to To the Parents of New Cadets, France, gives paper 00 behalfof the Parents Council, let me welcome you to the "VMI Family'·. a proud Colonel Edwin L. Dooley. Jr.• assistant to heritage that dates back to 1839. the superintendent, delivered a paper on the As you are finding out, this will be one of the most challenging years in your son's life of Colonel Claudius Crozet in June at life. As VMI continues its time-honored process of "drawing out the man" through its the Academy of the toWD of Vtllefranche famous Rat Line. be assured this hammer-and-anvil process works in building a strong in France. Colonel Crozet, one of the foundation on which your son's development can be built. founders of VMI and the fmt president of Vrrginia Governor J. Lindsay, Jr. said over 40 years ago: "VMI builds men.. .it the VMI Board of Visitors, was born in doesn't just educate them." You will be able to see the results in the months ahead as your Vtllefranche in 1789. Following hispresen­ son matures. tation, Dooley was presented with the In addition to providing constant encouragement to your son, I recommend to you the medal of honor of the toWD and was named following: 1. Suppm Parents Council activities. H you would like to join the Parents an honorary member of the Academy of Council please contact Colonel Royce Jones, Director of Cadet Affairs at VMI (703) 464­ Villefranche. After his stay in France, 7325. 2. Make a special effort to attend Parents Weekend, October 21-23. 3. Consider Dooley traveled to Riga, Latvia, and sending your financial support to the VMI Foundation and the VMI Keydet Oub. These Vilnius, Lithuania. where he visited the organizations support numerous Institute programs and scholarship aid to hundreds of national defense academies of those coun­ young men. tries. He completed his travels by visiting Good luck to your son and you for the road ahead. Meeting great challenges always the George C. Marshall European Center leads to big personal rewards. for Strategic Studies in Garmisch. Ger­ many, to discuss the possibility of VMI Sincerely, participating in the work of the center. Robert A Buerlein Chairman VMI Parents Council Parents Weekend FRIDAY, 21 OCTOBER 1994 10 a.m.-4 p.m. REGISTRATION: Lejeune Hall Balcony. Guided tours of the post will be conducted throughout the day by cadets. Post tours begin at Lejeune Hall. 1-4 p.m. ACADEMIC ORIENTATIONS: Faculty members and academic advisers will be present in their departments in case parents want to talk with them, tour facilities, or see exhibits of equipment and materials. Schedules and locations jor parents' briefings and tours will be posted in the registration area and in the academic buildings. 1-4 p.m. RAT CHALLENGE VIDEO (continuous showing): Lejeune Hall, 200 level. 4:30p.m. REVIEW PARADE: VMI Parade Ground 5-5:45 p.m. THE SUPERINTENDENT'S NEW CADET PARENTS RECEPTION: Cocke Hall. Reception for new cadets and their parents. 8 p.m. VMI BRASS ENSEMBLE AND GLEE CLUB CONCERT: Jackson Memorial Hall. Free admission. 8 p.m. VMI THEATRE PRODUCTION: "Whose life Is it, Anyway?" Scott Shipp Hall. Seating limited to 100. Early reservations suggested. Call (703) 464-7389 or 464-7326, write VMI Box 5, or come to 311 Scott Shipp Hall. Adult admission $5, cadets free. Student and senior citizen tickets, $3.

SATURDA~22OCTOBER1~ 8-Noon OPEN for attendance at classes, conferences with faculty and advisers (by appointment), and tours of Post Ifattending class. please remain jor the entire class. Post tours begin at Lejeune Hall. 8-10 a.m. REGISTRATION CONTINUES: Lejeune Hall Balcony. 9-9:45 a.m. PARENTS FORUM: Jackson Memorial Hall. Selected representatives from the faculty and staff, cadet leaders, and a representative from the Parents Council will participate. All parents are invited to attend. A question and answer period will be included 10-11:15 a.m. PHABULOUS PHYSICS PHENOMENA: MaUory Hall. Educational entertainment for the whole family, especially young people. Free admission. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. BUFFET LUNCHEON: Crozet Hall. Meal ticket required. 1 p.m. Cadet Corps march into Alumni Memorial Field. Fathers may man:h with their sons. 1:30 p.m. FOOTBALL: VMI vs. Furman University, Alumni Memorial Field. Tickets required. 8 p.m. VMI THEATRE PRODUCTION: See Friday's Schedule

SUNDAY, 23 OCTOBER 1~ 8:15 -11 a.m. BREAKFAST: Crozet Hall. Meal tickets required 9:15-10:45 a.m. OPEN HOUSE IN BARRACKS: Visits to cadet rooms by parents and guests. Passes not required 11 a.m. CHAPELINAVY AND MARINE CORPS MEMORIAL SERVICE: Jackson Memorial Hall. 2:30p.m. VMI THEATRE PRODUCTION, See Friday schedule. ft• .rn..tftute.Report. October 7. 18M••.,e If Graduate scholarship Changes by Commaudant designed to ease burdens winners announced The VMI Graduate Education Committee, through four scholarships held in the VMI Foundation, Inc., awarded $34,400 to VMI alwnni for graduate and professional education during the 1994-95 academic year. Thirty alumni, ranging from the Oass of 1968 to the Class of 1994, will benefit from the fellowships. The four named funds in the Foundation are the Alfred Dickiuson Barksdale '11 Law Scholarship, James C. Wheat, Sr. Memorial Scholarship, John E. Woodward '23 Graduate Scholarship and the Bowles Family Scholarship. Applications were received from 39 candidates. The range of graduate New Commandant's staff strives to be efficient while making the system less burdensome education concentrations included law, for cadets (seated) Colonel Michael Bozeman. commandant, (standing /rom left to right) business, medicine, divinity, foreign Lieutenant Colonel Larry E. Sco", assistant commandant. Colonel Ronald W. Williams, service. English, chemistry. electrical deputy c011U1llllldant. and Major Roben H. Simpson, assistant commandant. engineering, history, mechanical All three barracks arches are locked at 11 p.m. each night, guard teams no longer engineering. molecular genetics. national deliver pink status slips to cadets' rooms, section marchers have a new form for reporting security studies, personnel administtation class absences, and upperclassmen can visit other rooms during call to quarters (CQ). and civil engineering. These are some of the more noticeable changes initiated by the new commandant, Col. The Graduate Education Committee Michael Bozeman. was chaired by Lieutenant Colonel R. "We're trying to be more professional in the way we do things:' said Bozeman, "and Samuel Ratcliffe. director of career we slrive to be efficient while making the system less burdensome for the cadets." He also services. Other members included Colonel changed the requirements for cadets who are on confmement and are going from one Edward V. Daley, professor of economics academic area to another. Previously, such cadets had to sign back in after visiting the and business; Lieutenant Colooels Grigg W. library, for instance, then sign out to go to a classroom for study. Now they can move Mullen, Jr.• associate professor of civil among academic areas without signing in or out. engineering; Richard A. Rowe, associate After 11 0'clock at night, the only way into or out of barracks is by the stairway next professor of biology; Edwin A. Sexton, to Jackson Arch, leading down to the concourse. The computer sign-in room, formerly on associate professor of economics and the fll'St stoop, is located there along with the Officer-in-Cbarge station, commonly called business; Mlijors Robert L. McDonald, "The OC's Hole." Even more barracks space will be available to cadets when the annex assistant professor ofEnglish and fine arts; and the renovations to Manry-Brooke Hall are completed, possibly by next fall. The new and Karl D. Sienertb, assistant professor of units will bouse band, glee club, Honor Court, publications, and cadet services DOWOper­ chemistry. ating from the concourse. Bu.rchik wins scholarship In the past, guard team members delivered status slips, known to VMI men as ''pink Cadet Michael Alan Burchik, Jr., a slips," to the room of any cadet reported absent from a formation, hundreds of them per second classmen at VMI recently received week. Now each cadet is on his own to pick up a form 24 at the guard room if he bas The Armed Forces Communications and missed or been late for a formation. He must then complete the form and tum it in for the Electronics Association (AFCEA) commandant's action, and if there is a penalty resulting, he will be notified. Educational Foundation scholarship. This Section marchers, those cadets designated to take roll in each class section, now have scholarship is presented annually to 20 a triplicate form for reporting absences. Two copies go to the professor and one to the NROTC midshipman across the country guard room. Each absence so reported is expected to generate a form 24 from the cadet and is based on demonstrated academic involved ifhe was not signed out or was DOt authorized to be absent. Form 24 is so named excellence and outstanding leadership. The because the cadet bas 24 hours from his time of absence to submit the form. AFCEA Foundation was established to As with his predecessor, Bozeman's title is Commandant and Director ofthe Division promote educational excellence, encourage of Leadership Education, thus he is a member of the academic board. As such, be says, professional development, and recognize "My staff and I will try to make our operation totally compatible with the academic pro­ academic achievemenL gram." Wearing his leadership bat, Bozeman made several changes in the new-cadet B urchik, a graduate of McGuffey orientation process this year, and most agree that these changes were for the good of the High School, is an academically Corps and the new class. "We separated training from 'Ratline" activities," he says, "let­ distinguished physics major. He is a ting the cadre do the training and the FllSt Class and the ROC (Rat Disciplinary Commit­ member of The Trident Society, The Rat tee) take care of the 'Ratline.' Disciplinary Committee, seaetary of the Bozeman bas no qualms at all about making decisions, and promises that "Whenever Student Physics Society and is 1st SGT in we fmd a change in the system is for the good ofall concerned, we won't hesitate to make the Cadet Battery of the Corps of Cadets. iL That's what leadership is all about." pee" 8 7fle.rn.titute Report, Octo" 7, leN Theatre play ezamines First Ca:pt::Lill working hard to improve Corps morale right to die question "One of my primary goals is to have corps morale reach its The VMI Theatre's fall production of highest possible level," says cadet captain Sean Burke, this year's "Whose Life is it Anyway?, by Brian Clark. regimental commander. and directed by Joellen K. Bland, will run A native of Dearborn. Michigan. Burke feels ''The best way to October 13,14,15, 20, 21 and 22 at 8 p.m. accomplish that goal is to emphasize corps unity, so all ofour staffs and Sunday, October 23 at 2:30 p.m. in are committed to just that." He has high praise for every level of Scott Shipp Hall. corps administration: regimental, battalion and company staffs and A battle for life takes place in the play the commandant's staff, all cooperating for maximum unity. "Colo­ when Ken Hanison, an intelligent, quick- nel Bozeman (the commandant) is letting the corps run the corps," witted, young sculptor, played by Charles Burke adds. M. Schnurman '96, becomes paralyzed As FIrSt Captain, Burke knows the onus is on him to keep all from the neck down following a car acci­ these factions working together and staying in harmony with the dent. Outwardly cheerful, Ken jokes with class system. "I have a rare advantage going for me," he beams, "with one of my room­ his head nurse, played by Melou Piegari, a mates, Ed Randall, being president of the First Class. We've roomed together for the past student nurse, played by Patricia Hale, a three years while he was president of the class, so we think pretty much as one." sympathetic doctor, played by Linda And how does he like being the top cadet in the Institute's military structure? "It's a Gorman, and an orderly, played by Robert challenge, a lot of work, a lot of interacting with others, and a severe test of how to manage D. Staley '95. But, Ken is gradually over­ time," he said, "but it's a great learning experience and should serve me well in later life." whelmed by the fact that he has lost all con­ trol of his body. His phYSician, Dr. Burke's ambition is to become an agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation. His Emerson, played by VMI professor ofmod­ father has been with the FBI for 24 years, stationed in Michigan until the younger Burke ern languages, Colonel Michael S. Harris, was six years old. His transfer to Washington brought the family to northern VIrginia, and and a well-meaning social worker, played now they reside in Gainesville. No family member ever attended VMI, but neighbors and by Kathy Kaiser, try to help him accept his friends in the D.C. area, mostly VMI alumni, influenced him to come here. situation. However, when Ken fully real­ In high school Burke kept himself unusually busy. In addition to being class president izes just how helpless he will be, spending his junior and senior years, he played four years of soccer and basketball and ran cross the rest of his life on support systems in a country. He obviously enjoys being busy. hospital, he calmly decides he wants todie, After graduation from Seton High in 1990, he enlisted in the Marine Corps where he and the battle begins. had a year of active duty at Parris Island and at Marine Infantry schools. He attained the Ken hires lawyetS played by Robert B. rank of lance corporal before he transferred to the Marine Reserves and came to VMI. He Davis '97 and Bryan T. Eberhardt '96. Dr. isd in a Roanoke reserve unit now, a corporal about to become a sergeant. Emerson counters by declaring Ken men­ Burke hopes to learn before January whether he will receive a Marine Corps commis­ tally unbalanced and subject to compulsory sion upon graduation next May. Cutbacks in the armed forces' budgets have reduced the hospital conf'mement Psychiatrists, played availability of commissions, so he's not counting his chickens, or lieutenant's bars, yet. If by Christian A. Hartwell '95 and Sharon he doesn't get accepted, he plans to apply to the FBI for a special program they offer for Peters are brought in, as are the hospital's young college graduates, a sort of apprenticeship which could lead to agent status after a attorney, played by James E. Richardson few years. '96, and a judge, played by VMI physics Colonel Michael Bozeman, whose cooperation Burke appreciates, has his own words professor, Colonel Philip B. Peters. The of praise for his top cadet. "Cadet Burke is the classic example ofthe right man for the job," case is heard in Ken's hospital room, with said Bozeman. "He has the respect of his peers and the ability and the temperament to get both sides ofthe issue presented with gentle things done in the best interest of the Corps," humor, dignity, and sincerity. An avid ontdoorsman, hooked on running, Burke hopes to enter the Marine Corps Reservations may be made by calling4M-7389 or464-732CJ. Admbsion Marathon this fall. He was one of those who completed the course last year, covering the is $S for adults and $3 for students and entire 26-plus miles. He's recently took up fly fishing, and, as an English major should, he senior dtizens. Cadets are admitted free. also enjoys reading. He has learned to make time for all of these extra-curricular endeavors while performing admirably as the corp's ''Top Gun." Keydet Football on the air Quarterback Club continues Sports Services, Inc., will provide TRZ Each Wednesday following a Keydet football contest, Coach Stewart greets Keydet SOOtelephone number access (Thamline) fans and the media at a luncheon to review the previous weekend's action and preview the to the live play-by-play radio broadcast upcoming opponent The gatherings are held in the banquet room at Moody HaIl begin­ of all VMI football games. To use ning at 12 noon. A lunch catered by ARA Services is offered for a reasonable charge, and ThamJine for the games, dial 1-800-846­ fans can browse through the latest stats and notes on the Big Red. Coach Stewart con­ 4700, enter the VMI Keydets access cludes each program by opening up the floor for a question and answer session. code 1140 and a VISa or Mastercard All VMI football fans are encouraged to attend, including faculty and staff and resi­ number and expiration date. You will dents of the Lexington and Rockbridge County COOlDlunity. then be connected to a live broadcast Those planning to attend the luncheon are requested to make a reservation with Judy from the Keydet radio network. Your Cash at the Athletic Department (703-464-7251) no later than Tuesday noon, credit card will be billed a maximum of Remaining VMI Quarterback Club dates 50 cents per minute and as low as 30 October 12,19, and 26 cents a minute. November 2,9, and 16

/ The.rn.titute Report. Octo" 7, 19M. paae 7 Instructor has growing Potpourri software business + Tappe)' H. Jones received a promotion to a centiy established Sons ofthe Revolution Schol­ tenure track (Osition, asSUllliDg the rank ofLieu­ arshipAward. The $1000 award is given based Even though be considers the com­ tenant Colonel and associate professor ofchem­ upon the best essay of life and character of a puter bis "hobby," Captain Cbarles istry from assistant professor. revolutionary war patriot from whom the stu­ Steenburgb, insbUctor in politics, contin­ dent is descended. + The drummers and the staff of the VMI ues to produce and madcet new, bUly inno. Regimental Band recently performed at the + Between the third and fourth quarters of the vative, programs. Last year, he came up New Market Rat Parade. The band also traveled VMI-Marshall football game (October 8), the with the "paperless classroom" for bis to Wtlliam &: Mary to support the Keydets in ship's bell from the U .S.S. Jobn Marshall (SSBN 611), a special-mission submarine, will be American Government course, one which their matehup against the Tribe. The band will also combine with the The Citadel band to presented to Mr. W. Lee Moon VMI Class of provided assignments, lectures, tests and all perform the pre-game and half-time 1970, athletic director at Marshall. The U.S.S. student responses on the computer. entertainment at the Oyster Bowl in Norfolk. Jobn Marshall is named for Jobn Marshall. who Now be bas one which he's turned into The Regimental Brass Band Ensemble will fought in the Revolutionary War, served as SecretaryofState, and served34 years as fourth a home--operated business. He cal1s it ''Thy­ perform their annual Parents Weekend concert on October 21 in Jackson Memorial Hall. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. The jee Software," with his company logo ofa submarine was decommissioned in 1992 after parachuting pig, complete with scarf and + Lieutenant Colonel Hugh T. Crawford more than 30 years of service. Presenting the bell on behalf of the u.S. Navy to Dr. Gilley goggles, and a S.2S-inch floppy disc in its recently gave a lecture at the University of Vuginia Medical School. The title of the talk will be: Major General John W. Knapp '54, mouth. (He and his Korean wife are fond VMI Superintendent; Colonel DavidA. Vetter, was "The titerature and Medicine Movement: of pigs, and ''Tay-jee'' is the Korean word The Case of Wtlliam Carlos Wtlliams, MD." USMC, commanding offtcer of VMI's Naval for pig.) ROTC unit; Cadet John A. Christman '95, LTC Crawford also presented a lecture to the president of the Trident Naval Society at VMI; Center for the Social Studies of Science at Steenburgb's most successful program and Cadet Josh Hoskins '96, secretary of the so far is called "Back. Soon." It features a Vuginia Tech titled .~ Superim(Osition of Semper Fi Marine Cmps Society at VMI Quasi-Objects/Quasi-Texts: Some Thoughts on prancing elephant holding a sign in its trunk Bruno Latour." + Two VMI cadets and a member of the Class that says "Back Soon," and providesa space of 1994 are studying abroad this semester. Jerzy for the user to leave a message concerning + Major John E. Cede)" assistant professor W. Mikulski '95, an international studies ma­ ofmodern languages, recently attended the 26th his whereabouts, when he might return, etc. joris attending The Warsaw School ofEconom­ annual meeting of the national American Asso­ i<:s in Warsaw, Poland. Cadet Mikulski, who also It asks the visitor the office to leave also to ciation of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese has a U.S. State Department internship, is the his message right on the screen, like aphone (AATSP). While in attendance be chaired the first cadet to study in Poland. Adam M. Maurer answering machine only the message is session on Twentieth Century Latin American '95, also an international studies major, is at the Poetry and delivered a paper entitled, ''Mito y typed out and you don't have to wait for Bundeswehr University in Munich, Germany. memoria: caos controlado en As de oms de PhDUp A. SlarUng, VMI '94, is also studying the beep. He hired an animator to do the Rub6n Bonifaz Nuiio." The paper incoIpOrated in Germany, at the Bundeswehr University in attractive elephant design, then inserted recent theories ofchaos in the arts and sciences Hamburg other graphics, and there's even a version as applied to the Mexican poet, Rub6n Bonifaz Nuiio (b. 1923). + Effective Saturday, October 8, those of it which can he left on the screen with individuals who sit on the hill on the north side music, more than 20 minutes without a re­ + Note: It was incorrectly reported in last of Route 11 to view VMI football games, will peated song. months IR that Colonel N. MIchael Bissell was be charged $S admission. This area will be Between the elephant and the mes­ not the first commandant to have a son attend treated as part of Alumni Memorial Stadium, and graduate from VMI while actually holding and in accordance with regulations, no alcoholic sages, other photos can be inserted in apr0­ the the position of Commandant of Cadets. beverages wiD be allowed. gram called "PixPax." On the market al­ Colonel Henry B. Holmes, Jr. '16, who was ready is one featuring Rockbridge County CommandantofCadets from 1940 to 1941, was + Lieutenant Colonel Richard A. Rowe, associate professor of biology, has been scenes and another now available in the actually the first His son, HeDl"J B. Holmes, HI, graduatedfromVMIin 1941 while his father appointed Director of Research for the Vuginia Keydet Bookstore contains VMI pictures, was commandant Military Institute ReselU'Ch Laboratories. Major sure to be popular among almnni. He also Robert L. McDonald, assistant professor of plans to have a feature wbereby the user + Second Classman Paul M. Dickinson, Jr., a English and fine arts, has been appointed civil engineering major, is the recipient of a re­ VMIRL secretary. can include pbotos ofhis own children. Operating mostly through a computerI telepbone network called "Shareware." Steenburgh bas built up a substantial busi­ Sports Scores ness, and bas software offerings even be­ I"ootball yond Back Soon and PixPax. "It may not VMI31 - Richmond 34, VMI21 - ETSU 31, VMI7 - WlIliam &: Mary 45, VMI 0 - Georgia Southem49. be the information highway yet," be says, Golt "but it certainly would rank as the 'infor­ Vuginia State Golf Championship 11 th of 11 teams. mation state road.'" A 1986 VMI graduate C..... COuntJ'y in mathematics, he teaches a full load and VCU Invitational- VMIlst of 4 teams, UVA Invitational- VMI 7th of 14 teams, VMIlRCHS Invitational - VMI4th of 8 teams, Highland Hustle - VMI17 - Radford 41. continues to work toward his doctorate at Soeael' the University ofViIginia, yet be still nnds VMI 4 - Shippensburg 1, VMI 2 - Wmthrop 2, VMI 1 - Radford 6, VMI 1 - Navy 4, VMI1 ­ time for his growing software business. "It University ofBuffalo 4, VMI 0 - Furman 5, VMI2 - Georgetown 6, VMI1 - Georgia Southern 5. really doesn't take that much extra time," TaJm1II he insists, "because, after all, it's my bobby VMI9 - Longwood 0, VMI6 - UlDistrict ofColumbia 0, VMl4 - Robert Morris 3, VMl4 - Liberty 3, VMI 4 - North Carolina A&T 2. and my recreation." Parle 8 nae liurtftute Report, October 7, 1994 Calendar of Events

Saturday, 8 October: AIIuIuJI RIIIIIJUm Weekend. Thursday, 20 Oc:tober: 8:40 a.m. Alumni Reunion Weekend class pictures, Preston Ubrary (in­ 8 p.m. VMI Theatre production ''Whose Life is it Anyway?" in Scott clement weather location, Cameron Hall). Shipp Hall. See page 6. 10:45 a.m. General meeting of the VMI Alumni Association, Jackson FrIday, 11 Oc:tober: PllTetUs Weekend Memorial Hall. (See page 4/or complete Parents Weekend schedule o/events). 11:15 a.m. Review Parade, parade ground, in honor of Classes of 1989, 4:30 p.m. Review Parade, parade ground. 1979, 1969, 1959, 1949A, 1949B, and 1949C. 8 p.m. VMI Theatre production ''Whose Life is it Anyway?" in Scott 1:30 p.m. Football-VMI vs. Marshall, Alumni Memorial Field. Shipp Hall. See page 6. 9 p.m. Homecoming Hops (informal), Cocke Hall. Saturday, 11 Oc:tober: ParetUs Weekend. Sunday, 9 October: Alumni Reunion Weekend. 1:30 p.m. Football, VMI vs. Furman, Alumni Memorial Field. 9 a.m. Alumni and Air Force Memorial Service, Jackson Memorial 8 p.m. VMI Theatre production ''Whose uteis itAnyway?" in Scott Hall. Shipp Hall. See page6. Wednesday, 11 Odober: ViIginla TrtllUpot'IlIlion CoII/eretu:e. Sunday, 13 Oc:tober: PllTetUs Weekend. 9:30 a.m. Opening session, Virginia Transportation Conference, Jack­ 2:30 p.m. VMITheatre production ''Whose uteis it AnywayT' in Scott son Memorial Hall. Shipp Hall. See page 6. Noon Virginia Transportation Conference luncheon and viewing of 11 a.m. NavylMarine CoIpS Memorial Chapel Service, Jackson Me­ exhibits, Cocke Hall. morial Hall. 1:30 p.m. Virginia Transportation Conference conClUI'ent sessions. FrIday,18 Oc:tober: AdmissiollS Corps VISlt. 4:30 p.m. Review Parade, parade ground. Brigade Ranger Challenge Shootout. Thursday, 13 Odober: Vu-ginia TrtIlUpot1lltion Con/eretu:e. 11 a.m. Board ofVlSitors committee meetings, Smith Hall. 9 a.m. Virginia Transportation Conference closing session, Jackson 1 p.m. Board of Visitors committee meetings, Smith Hall. Memorial Hall. 4:30p.m. Review Parade, parade ground. 8 p.m. VMITheatre production "Whose ute is itAnywayT' in Scott Faculty Social. Shipp Hall. See article on page 6 for details on reservations! Saturday, 19 October: AIlmissiollS Corps Wslt. ticket prices. 8:30 a.m. Fall meeting of the Board ofVlSitors, Smith Hall. Friday, 14 Oc:tober: AIlmisdollS Corps VISlt. Ring Figure. 8 p.m. VMI Theatre production ''Whose ute is itAnyway?" in Scott 1:30 p.m. Football, VMI vs. Western Carolina, Alumni Memorial Field. Shipp Hall. See page 6. Sunday, 30 Oc:tober: Saturday, 15 Oc:tober: AdmissiollS Corps VISlt. Daylight savings time ends. Fall FIX 8 p.m. VMITheatre production ''Whose ute is itAnyway?" in Scott Monday, 31 Odober: Shipp HaIL See page 6. Pre-registration for spring classes through November 4. 7 p.m. Football, VMI at U.T. Chattanooga. Thesday, I November: Sunday, 16 Oc:tober: Noon Ubrary Research Progress Report, Preston Library Rare Book Fall FIX Room. Monday, 17 Oc:tober: Friday, 4 November: Fall FIX (no classes). 4:30 p.m. Review Parade, parade ground. Thesday, 18 Oc:tober: Saturday,S November: Keydet Club Day. 10 a.m. Bloodmobile, Lejeune Hall unti14 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Football, VMI vs. JMU, Alumni Memorial Field. Wednesday, 19 Oc:tober: Thursday, 18 November: 10 a.m. Bloodmobile, Lejeune Hall unti14 p.m. Institute Society Dinner, Cameron Hall.

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