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VOLUME LXXVII Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia, October 17,1986 NUMBER7 Space Conference A conference on "The Future of the Space Program" will be held at Speakers Come To VMI VMI on 16 and 17 October. All sessions are in Jackson Memorial HaU.
Thursday 16 October 1540-1555 hours Welcoming Remarks G. Gordon Liddy 1555-1625 hours Keynote Speaker-The Honorable Jay R. Sculley, Assistant Secretary of the Army (RD&A) 1630-1745 hours Panel-The Military Role in Space G. Gordon Liddy, who served Acclaimed for his brilliant break-in at the Democratic Na- Lt. General James A. Abrahamson, USAF, nearly five years in a maximum career, which included a law tional Headquarters, and for SDIO security prison for his part in degree and a climb to a super- steadfastly refusing to im- Mr. Robert Walquist, TRW the "Watergate" affair, will visor's position with the plicate anyone else, he was Dr. Louis Marquet SDIO give a talk at the Virginia Federal Bureau of Investiga- ordered incarcerated in a max- Major John B. Watterson, USAF, Payload Military Institute on October 29 tion at the young age of 29, Lid- imum security facility. He was Specialist at 7:30 p.m., sponsored by the dy practiced international law freed by President Carter "in 2015-2200 hours Panel-Projects Mercury, Gemini and Apollo Cadet Program Board. in New York. He narrowly lost the interest of justice." Revisited The former staff assistant to the 1968 Republican congres- Today, Liddy owns an in- Mr. Jules Bergman, ABC News President Nixon, and General sional primary in New York's dustrial security company, has Mr. Donald K. Slayton, Astronaut Counsel to the Committee to re- 28th district, then took com- published two best-sellers and General Sam Phillips, USAF Retired elect the President, will lecture mand of Nixon's presidential had two movies made about his Apollo Program Manager on "Government: Public Per- campaign in that area. Boast- life. He is a certified pistol ex- ception vs. Reality," in VMI's ing an I.Q. in the "Genius" pert and holder of a First Friday 17 October Jackson Memorial Hall. There range, he moved quickly up the Degree Black Belt, equaUy at 0900-1130 hours Panel-International Space Cooperation will be an admission charge of ladder in the Nixon administra- ease in the halls of power or the (break for class change 0950-1000) $2 for adults and $1 for students, tion. most dangerous alley. Mr. John Sakss, Acting Chief, but no charge for cadets or VMI Liddy was sentenced to 21 International Planning Programs, NASA faculty. years in prison for his role in the Mr. Louis Laidet, Embassy of France Mr. John Rhea, Correspondent, "Interavia" 1030-1150 hours Panel-Man in Space-Then and Now (break for class change 1050-1100) Major General James W. Humphreys, M.D., USMC General USAF Retired, Project ApoUo Colonel Guion Bluford, USAF, Astronaut 1340-1455 hours Panel-Future Directions in Space Com- officer ranKs of three wars to assistant division commander The department of naval mer cialization become the 'Corps' 20th com- of the First Marine Division. He science at Virginia Military In- Mr. David Hannah, Space Services, Inc. mandant in 1952. The decorated subsequently served as deputy stitute will open its 1986-87 Mr. Robert Brumley, Office of the General war veteran, who conmianded commander of the Third Shepherd Distinguished Lec- Counsel, Department of Commerce the Sucth Marine Division dur- Marine Amphibious Brigade ture Series with a talk on Mr. Courtney Stadd, Department of ing the Okinawan Campaign in and as special assistant to the Wednesday, Oct. 22, by Brig. Commerce Gen. Edwin H. Simmons, U.S. World War II, retired in 1956 but chief of staff for strategic Mr. John Egan, Center for Space & Advanced Marine Corps retired, who now was recalled to active service studies. A Phi Beta Kappa stu- Technology serves as civilian director of for three years as chairman of dent with bachelor and mas- Lt. General Bruce K. Brown, USAF Retired, Marine Corps History and the InterAmerican Defense ter's degrees in journalism, he BDM International Museums. His topic at the 7:30 Board. Chairman emeritus of is the author of a history of the 1455-1530 hours Closing Remarks p.m. lecture in Jackson Memor- the VMI Foundation, Inc., and Marine Corps, published in ial Hall will be the career of the fourth recipient in 1971 of 1974, and has written for Gen. Lemuel C. Shepherd, VMI's New Market Medal, he numerous generals as well as former Marine Corps comman- now lives in retirement at La- military publications. He has Inside: dant and 1917 graduate of VMI. JoUa, California. been director of Marine Corps Gen. Shepherd, in whose Brig. Gen. Simmons, whose History and Museums since B-17 Buzzes Barracks Pg. 3 honor the lecture series is nam- long military career also in- 1972, first whUe stUl on active ed, was commissioned in the cludes service in World War II duty and since 1978 in civilian NROTC Sailing Team Pg. 3 Marine Corps at graduation and Korea, won his first star in capacity. from VMI and rose through the 1968 and served in Vietnam as Keydets Win Big Pg. 4 Page 2, The VMI Ca^et, Navembar 14,1986
Out Of Bounds To The Corps
I hate to write this because I don't won't The Cadets Dear Men: readership to think that the real spirit of VMI comes On behalf of the football pro- gram, I wanted to thank you for from the bottom of a bottle of Jack Daniels, but a your support two Saturday's situation has come to my attention which I feel com- ago during the Marshall foot- pelled to say something about. The General Commit- ball game. Your enthusiasm Credit Is Due tee has recently announced a new policy: it is now a helped our team put forth its best effort to date. We were G.C. offense to drink at away football games, even disappointed in the final out- Two weeks ago I wrote an article proposing what I when on a personal weekend and out of uniform. This come, but I do believe we learn- and some other members of the Corps felt may be policy is disturbing for several reasons. ed some things about ourselves. part of the problem of a lack of "The V.M.I. Spirit". We are looking forward to I'm not sure if our ideas were part of the problem, but First, tis is an undue infringement of a cadet's in- becoming a winning football in the last two weeks the Corps has definitely recap- dividual rights. Cadets who go to games on their own program. With your great sup- port that hopefully is not too far tured "the spirit". weekends are at the games as VMI supporters in down the road. On Parents Weekend the football team lost a close civilian clothes. They are not directly representing Again, on behalf of the foot- game to Marshal — so close we had a chance to win on the Corps. The G.C. sheet states that "The General ball program, thank you for the last play of the game. On Sunday afternoon, the Committee has jurisdiction over any action that may your SPIRIT. lacrosse team handed Old Dominion University a harm the welfare or image of the Corps of Cadets." Sincerely, walloping 20-2 loss. Cadets who use their OWN WEEKENDS to support Eddie Williamson Head Football Coach Then last weekend the Corps went down to The the Big Red Team are usually distinguishable from Citadel in Charleston, S.C., and literally kicked butt students at other schools when they are in civilian and took names. If you consider yourself a believer in clothes. Their actions do not reflect directly on the Dear Sir, public image of the Corps. Remembering recent conver- V.M.I, and weren't there, you missed an impressive sations that concerned the Cor- weekend. It all started Saturday before the game. I ps' performance in the public was in the first battalion of VMI Cadets to march into Yes, cadets do have short haircuts (so do many col- eye, I find it extremely The Citadel's stadium. As we approached the stadium lege students these days) and first classmen will be necessary that I note the perfor- The Citadel bystanders were making remarks such wearing their class rings, but then again (and this will mance of the Corps during this as, "The Citadel looks good today, don't they?" We be especially true at the University of Richmond past weekend. In short, that performance reaffirmed that quickly reminded them that we were the V.M.L Cor- game) so will the hundreds of VMI alumni at the we are THE military school. ps, not The Citadel. Then we entered the stadium and game. Many of the younger alumni will probably look It would not be enough to say the fall of The Citadel began. The football team took like cadets in civilian clothes and I think that it is fair that the cadets were charge of the game from the outset and never let up. to assume that many of them will be drinking. Is the merelygentlemen. Even more, As I stood in the stands I noticed not only our rats G.C. going to try to have them kicked out of the alum- they epitomized the Corps that I were on their feet the entire game, but the entire Cor- had hrard of before coming to ni association b^ause they indirectly damage the im- VMI. Once again, we felt an ps. The football team was on an emotional high the en- age of The Corps? I think not. enormous amount of pride to tire 60 minutes, not just when a big play occurred. The be, in any way, associated with football team and the Corps together created enough Additionally, this policy sets a dai^erous precedent the huddled grey mass that was noise and excitement to drown out the crowd produc- for over-extension of G.C. jurisdiction. After all, if I in all ways victorious over The ed by The Citadel's Parents Weekend and Ring can be sent up on my own weekend whem I'm in atadel. Also, I congratulate the class leaders for an exceptional Presentation Weekend. No one from V.M.I, walked civilian clothes, why can't I be sent up at home for be- job. Moreover, I congratulate out of The Citadel stadium without holding their head ing drunk at a party (after all, my friends know I go to the Corps. Respectfully, high. Saturday night the V.M.I. Boxing Team won Fanandus Gayle five of eight bouts from The Citadel to take that mat- (continued on page 7) ch. Then to top off the weekend, the VMI Rugby team won their match on Sunday against The Citadel. Most people will read this and say, "That's the The V.M.L Cadet V.M.I, side of the story. What did The Citadel have to say?" The Citadel felt the same way. Eric Hyman, 1986-1987 V.M.L Athletic Director, sent a letter to the V.M.L Corps. The letter said The Citadel athletic director VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE called Monday morning and wanted to know how the V.M.L Corps stayed so enthusiastic and supportive of Michael C. Moore our team. He also wanted to know how our Corps Editor-in-Chief showed such good sportsmanship. Mr. Hyman wrote Al Leatherwood that, "Citadel Alumni and staff personnel ask how AAanaging Editor Dean A. Barr can their Corps be like the V.M.L Corps? He said The Business Manager Citadel people were never so impressed with a Corps John Lightner of Cadets as they were with ours." Associate Editor When another schools' officials call and want to know how their school can be like yours, you've done Frances Arehart. Typist Chris Peckham, something right. V.M.L did it right in a big way last Lou Buonpane ... Distribution , News & Features Editor Todd Arris T. Bruce Bones.. Circulation weekend. Not the Corps, football team, or anyone else Sports Editor Matt Morgan Alan Cowan .... is solely responsible for V.M.L's success. The entire Editorial Editor Alan Cowen.... Curran Bowen.., Ad Manager Corps can take credit for last weekend's showing. .. Entertainment Editor Jack McCarthy. Columnist Brian Collier ..., Photographer V.M.L has a weekend at The Citadel that it can Wayne Fuller.., . Consulting Editor Victor Sredl Uyout Editor cherish for some time. But let's not rest on ac- Beef Diesel .... . Humor/Apologies complishments from last weekend. Let's keep the in- Man At Large tensity of the spirit we showed last week again in Richmond this weekend. The Corps is commended for The VMI Cadet, student newspaper of the Virginia Military Institute, is published every Friday its performance at The Citadel.
postal number-USP6S4-880 Th« VMI Cadet, October 17, im, page 3 News and Features Texas Raiders Lou Buonpane On 17 August 1986 the Virginia plained to cadets about the II aircrews. The CAF allowed Military Institute's new cadets punishment that the plane took the cadets to assemble on the were assembled on the parade in the deep bombing raids over wings of the B-17 and in front of ground to witness an aerial Nazi Germany and the team ef- the nose for group photographs. flyby performed by The Con- fort that was required to keep The Confederate Air Force is Sailing federate Air Force in their B- the plane in the air. Next, the a nonprofit organization 17G named "Texas Raiders." cadets climbed across the cat- dedicated to the preservation of by: John MacMichael who each sailed 16 foot laser The B-17 flew three passes over walk inside the bomb bay to the World War II aircraft such as The VMI Naval ROTC sailboats. Scott GitcheU and the barracks, simulating the radio compartment. Here a the "Texas Raiders." They fly Department recently had the Todd Bleckici had come to the bomb runs that were carried former gunner explained the these aircraft in shows opportunity to participate in the forefront by the end of the first out in the skies over Europe 40 different positions in the tail throughout the country as a second annual Naval ROTC day's races. The second day's years ago. section including the ball turret memorial to the veterans who Sailing Regatta, held at the races saw the start of a com- At the invitation of Col. Frank which protruded from the bot- died in the conflict and as a United States Naval Academy petitive first morning race com- McFadden, the local CAF coor- tom of the aircraft. The ball tur- reminder to the public of the im- on the 27th and 28th of October. plicated by shifting winds. A dinator, fifty Air Force ROTC ret was only a few feet in portance of a strong national Four VMI midshipmen were total lack of wind at one point cadets later travelled to diameter so the gunner could defense. The cadets who visited sent to Annapolis to participate threatened to curtail the re- Roanoke, Virginia to tour the B- not wear his parachute inside it. the "Texas Raiders" came in this exercise which drew maining days races; the races 17 and talk with veterans who From here the cadets exited the away with not only a sense of other midshipmen from ROTC were held when the wind return- flew the plane in combat. The aircraft to listen to a briefing on the history behind this aircraft departments as near as JMU, ed. aircraft, which looks very large the development of the B-17 and but with a profound sense of UVA, ODU, and as far away as At the end of the second day's on the outside is actually quite the tactics which were used to respect and awe for the Florida State and Jacksonville racing Scott GitcheU had cap- cramped, as the cadets that carry out its combat missions. veterans who have flown and University. tured third place, being narrow- entered through the nose of the Cadets were afforded the op- fought. plane soon discovered. Once in- portunity to have their picture First Classman Scott Git- ly beaten out for second. Todd side, a member of the CAF ex- taken in the style of World War chell. Second Classman Randy Bleckici took 8th place in the Williamson and John Mac- final competition. Randy Michael, and Fourth Classman Williamson and John Mac- Todd Bleckici were accom- Michael, although not in the top panied by Lt. Doughty of the 10 made an admirable showing. Naval Department to take part The weekend's events were top- in the sailing regatta. Lt. ped off with an award ceremony Cadet Doughty, a Naval Academy for aU the sailors. graduate and former member The Naval department cur- Chaplain's Corner of the Navy sailing team advis- rently owns two of the laser Battery ed the cadets on what conditions type sailboats used during the to expect during the six races to races and is acquiring two more be held over the two-day event. to be used by the Trident Socie- The chapel service this Sun- Florida, US Naval Academy, The silence of a warm ty. This should give Navy ROTC day is a memorial service for USS Independence, Naval Sec- autumn afternoon was abruptly The first day saw favorable sailors a chance to hone up their ths United States Navy. Speak- tion Edzell, Scotland, and shattered as the VMI cadet bat- conditions for the 31 contestants skills before the next regatta. ing will be Commander Marine Air Group in Japan. tery roared to life. On October Chaplain Ira Carroll Starling. 1st the cadet battery honored Thro^out his naval career. Chaplain Starling will be com- ex-price minister Heath of Chaplain Staling has been the ing to VMI from the Marine Great Britain with the firing of recipient of the Nation Defense Corps base in Quantico, a 19 gun salute. Medal, Vietnam's Campaign Vir^a, where he is serving as Medal, Vietnamese Service the Chief of Chaplains, Marine Medal, Presidential Unit Cita- Cpt. Cerrone, the cadet bat- Corps Development and Educa- EAST LEX tion, Vietnam Cross of Galan- tery advisor, commented that tion Conmiand. try with Bronze Palm, Navy the battery performed superb- Hot Dogs 48^ ly; however, of greater sig- Chaplain Starling has served Achievement Medal with V and three Commendation medals. nificance was the fact that the Skoal, Copenhagen $1.15 in the following places since training, organization, and ex- becoming an active duty The Corps warmly welcomes ecution was a cadet operation in Stroh's, 12-Pack, Cans $3.99 chaplain in 1976: Naval Air Sta- its entirety. tion Memphis, 1st Marine Divi- Chaplain Starling to the cadet sion Vietnam, Naval Air Station chapel. Chapel service begins U.S. 11 North Ellyson Field Pensacola, at09:30hrs. The cadet battery comman- 9 a.m. midnight der, first classman Sam Brown, and members of the cadet bat- tery au^ented by field ar- tillery military science students Southern Inn Restaurant executed the salute with the Good Luck precision expected of profes- Serving VMI Cadets and sional redlegs. Their Families Proudly As the 1966-87 school year pro- gresses the cadet battery will for the Last 50 Years face the challenge of several more salutes. Members of the VMI Keydet Club Rugby Team
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The Bulldogs Corps stood throughout the printed the previous week en- Keydets manhandled the dogs game cheering the Keydets on tiUed "We aren't that bad!" from opening kickoff to final by: Scott Armstrong ond unit. One feat that deserves to victory. Seats were taken on- They asked why our infamous buzzer. Who were those masked Incredible! That is how one mention here is the interception ly during the halftime enter- losing streak was still intact if men in red and yellow? Where can describe the feeling of and subsequent return by Mike tainment provided by the "All- "we weren't that bad." has this "closet team" (as Matt euphoria that swept through the Mayo—definitely one of the Winter Guard" silent drill team WeU, I hate to say it, but I Morgan calls them) been all Corps, alumni, and fans alike as most exciting interception from The Citadel—which, by must. 0 ye of litUe faith, T told season? they watched the VMI Keydets returns seen in some time. A the way, evoked the loudest you so.' The Keydets' weapons seem- produce a dominating 47-30 win return of 67 yards that helped response of the afternoon, from On the grueling ^hour drive ed endless in Charleston. On over The Citadel BuUdogs last lead to the moral defeat of the the Citadel corps. Saturday at Johnson Haygood Bulldog rally in the second half. from Lexington to Charleston, defense, the likes of Littone and All in all, it was a great day. Stadium in Charleston, South Also to be praised is the play S.C., the Keydets took with Friewald were laying hits on Obviously it is too early to call Carolina. Finally, our team of the specialty teams. A par- them an 11-point handicap, in- helpless little dogs that made at this point in time, but if this worked tc^ether as one and tially blocked punt, a blocked stalled by most oddsmakers, even those of us in the stands trend of aggressive, competi- showed what they can do. field goal, and holding the Dogs and a road-game losing streak cringe with pity for the oppos- tive ball continues throughout Everyone, including offense, to only 14 yards in punt return which extended back to the 1982 ing team. On offense, "Air the next few weeks, I think it is defense, and special teams, are yardage were some of the ac- season. In addition, it was Brown," as a Charleston logical to assume that college to be commended on their complishments by the special Citadel's biggest weekend of the newspaper referred to our football has returned to VMI. outstanding performances on teams on Saturday. Also led by year with Ring Figure and quarterback, led an attack in BEAT THE SPIDERS! the field last Saturday. speedster Keith Washington, Parents Weekend. coordination with Washington and Stock, that made the Dogs From the outset, the Keydets VMI averaged 30 plus yards on The Bulldogs of The Citadel defenseless defensive backs were not to be denied a victory. kickoff returns. Definitely, an considered our challenge with a shudder with frustration. It After recovering a fumble on all-around team effort. grain of salt. They shrugged it the opening kickoff and VMI's The Citadel did have a brief Jim Wall kicking a 37-yard FG, rally early in the second half VMI never looked back. On after being down 31-3 at the their next possession, Dave half, the Dogs came out and Brown hit Mark Stock on a 72- scored two quick touchdowns to LAX Wins Fall Opener yard TD pass and the tone was start the second half. But VMI set for the rest of the day. soon countered with a 76-yard Nothing seemed to go wrong for TD strike from Brown to Keith the Keydets. By the end of the Washington. Also, late in the by: TomSpivey game "Air" Brown had com- game The Citadel scored two The VMI Lacrosse Team pleted 8 of 20 passes for 320 touchdowns in the last five opened its fall season last Sun- yards and four touchdowns. minutes to make the final score day for Parents Weekend with a With the offensive line controll- deceptively close. big victory over Old Dominion ing the line of scrimmage, com- In retrospect, this has to be University: 20-2. bined with the speed of our wide one of the most memorable On attack, second classman receivers and precision passion games in some time. Let's hope Jdm Ancona led the scoring by Brown, our offense put on a that the team can continue play- with 4 goals and 3 assists, show not soon to be forgotten by ing with such intensity and con- followed by Dan Kirsch (3 VMI footbaU fans. tinue to execute like they did goals, 3 assists) and Pete Tun- nard (3 goals, 2 assists). Gkxxi The defense also put on an Saturday. Although not perfect, play was seen from Dave Hope outstanding show led by Todd this victory should give our and Tim Alger. At midfield, Friewald and company. The team the confidence and re- Todd Williamson (2 goals, 1 Keydets' defensive played with spect it needs to continue this assist). Grant Kiel (1 goal) and great intensity and held the season with a positive attitude. Bob Phillips all contributed to Dogs to only 70 yards rushing. The next game for the Keydets the Keydet victory. Second Although they did give up 350 is Saturday, October 18, at 1:00 classman Steve King and Third yards passing, the majority of against Richmond in Rich- Classman Tom Spivey both did these yards came in the second mond. Let's aU go out and sup- an excellent job facing off, with half when VMI had in their sec- port the Big Red. King winning 8 out of 13 of his faceoffs and Spivey winning 8 \ew out of 12. On defense. Second classmen Ted Wilkinson (l Shockoe Bottom fgoal) and John Kay both did a Feature good job in helping limit ODU to by: David Hope only two goals. In the goal. Welcomes Tommy Towers had an excel- On Saturday, October llth, lent day, registering 5 saves and only allowing 1 goal. In the Dave Brown and the VMI foot- The VMI Cadets third quarter, Brian Duffy ball team rolled over the came in and only allowed 1 goal, Citadel's defensive secondary. while also recording 5 saves. Dave, who only just acquired The Franklin Gallery the starting position for the Keydets had a banner day. He JlilllilBllIlIlflfia completed eight passes in twen- ty attempts for three hundred twenty yards and four University Florist touchdowns. Dave also ac- counted for another Keydet & Greenery score." by running from five 15 W. Washington St. yards out. Three of his passes RiCHMOND were over seventy yards long Lexington, Va. 24450 and his fourth TD was just a 463-6080 OORRUQAIEDBOK mere forty-six in distance. Dave's outstanding perfor- COMPANY mance under pressure has '*The florist with all cadet flower needs." earned him the honor of being the athlete of the week. TIM VMI OMltt Octobtr 17, im VMI vs. Richmond Spiders The Game: Richmond Spiders Date: Saturday, Oct. 18,1986 Site: UR Stadium (artificial turf) Cap. 16,000 Kickoff: 1:30 p.m. Expected Attendance: 15,000 Attraction: Homecoming
COACHES: missed a golden opportunity to pull within seven in the final Richmond is coached by Dal Shealy (Carson-Newman '61). minute of the first half when quarterback Al Comer's 39 yard Shealy is in his 7th year as head coach of the Spiders where his touchdown pass to Keith Washington was called back for an in- record is 30-41-0. eligible receiver down field. VMI is coached by Eddie Williamson (Davidson '74) who enters The Spiders added a touchdown in both the third and fourth his second season as coach of the Keydets where he has a mark of quarters while the Keydets put 14 points on the board in the final 4-11-1 and 0-1 vs. Richmond. period on TD receptions by Mark Stock and Calvin Williams.
SERIES AND LAST MEETING LAST WEEK: This will be the 70th meeting between Richmond and VMI with the Richmond plaved open date Keydets holding a 33-26-5 advantage. Last season, led by the pass- VMI: Behind me arm of sophomore quarterback Dave Brown, ing of quarterback Bob Bleier and the running of backs David VMI won its first game of the season in a big way with a 47-30 win Bayer and Danny Holly, Richmond dropped VMI 28-14 before a over The Citadel in the Military Classic of the South. homecoming crowd of 6,800 in Lexington. Bleier completed 21 of 33 Brown threw for four touchdowns completing 8 of 20 passes for passes for 231 yards including seven to split end Leland Melvin 320 yards and rushed for another score as the Keydets totally while Bayer and Holly combined for 110 yards rushing. Richmond dominated the contest. Mark Stock, who set a school record with dominated the game controlling the baU and amassed 454 yards 159 yards receiving, caught two first half touchdown passes as total offense. VMI jumped to a 31-3 halftime lead. The Spiders took the opening kickoff and moved 77 yards for The Citadel scored two early third quarter touchdowns, but theier first score, a two yard run by Bayer with 10:59 left to go in Brown struck again hitting Keith Washington on a 76 yard scoring the first quarter. UR missed scoring opportunities in the second strike to give VMI a comfortable lead. Washington also caught a quarter when kicker Brendan Toibin missed field goal attempts 46 yard pass for a touchdown in the latter stages of the third from 29 and 34 yards. period. Richmond scored again with 1:02 remaining in the half when The victory broke a six game losing streak and ended the Bleier connected on a 16 yard TD pass making it 14-0. The Keydets Keydets' winless string on the road at 19. Ruggers Beat Tech Chris Peckham
An aggressive Virginia Tech end of the first half, Andres area where Joe Swider fell on Rugby team came to Lexington came through on a penalty kick the ball for the try. The point on Sunday only to lose to the again, pulling us within one after was missed but it was in- scrappy Keydets of VMI, 10-7. point of Tech, 6-7. The score re- consequential because the four Our ruggers broke out of many mained unchanged throughout points were all we needed. The of the bad habits which they had the end of the first half, and game ended 10-7, with VMI on been plagued by in the first two halfway through the second. the winning end, beating VPI matches, one of the most impor- The game was won in the lat- for the first time in seven years. tant being the aggressive start ter part of the second half. The How did such a small and that VMI got off to. VMI set the Red Scrum began dominating young scrum beat their larger tempo from the beginning and the much larger Tech scrum scrum? Heart. We wanted it beat back Tech's attempts to and that set up several scoring more than they did and we comeback. opportunities. The first was a reached out and grabbed it. VMI drew first blood with a penalty play that was almost a Thank you scrum. A pat on the goal from a penalty kick by An- sure score. A dropped pass back is necessary to Mark Bar- dy Andres. Tech struck back negated this opportunity but the tholt, after Gordon McKinley quickly in the same manner, ty- Pack kept plugging and were went down with an injury, he ing the score at 3-3. ShorUy rewarded for their efforts. A arose and took over at the fly after, VPI displayed their ex- few minutes later, from aset half position and played well. plosive offense by breaking a 70 scrum, our scrummers pushed meter scoring run. Wearing the the Hokies back into their goal London Leather Rugby Boot Shoppe Ltd. THE X Lexington-B.V. Shopping Center near D.M.V. Serving Quality Foods Note One Day Service on All Work! and Drinks for Over Thanks to all who came out to Excellent Leather Shoe Repair. watch the game, especially Mary Baldwin, which came out in force. Oh yea, and Gonzo— 30 Years nice lunch! Page 6, The VMI Ca^et,Navembar 14,198 6
Rockbridge Concert Series
What It Was Forty-First Season
It began at noon last Friday. thought it would be appropriate The Rockbridge Concert- and Jarocho bands and authen- way, and the National Players, The Corps formed in civies, col- to drop me a note about Monday Theatre Series of Lexington, tic native costumes represen- America's longest running ared shirt of course, on the night's sour Apple Bash at Virginia, now in its forty-first ting such tribes as the Aztecs classical touring company are bricks. No, this wasn't a Baldwin. The note read as season, has announced its and Mayas. an impressive bunch of actors rel)ellion or civies inspec- follows: 1986-87 line up of entertainment World-renowned violinst who regularly move on to televi- tion...it was The Corps Trip! It appears that many cadets, ranging from ethnic dance to Eugene Fodor, a gold medal sion and film work. Cadets quickly loaded their even after the long corps trip baUet, jazz, and a Tony-award- winner and the first non- P.O.V.'s with the necessities: weekend, found the gumption to winning musical. Russian to win the top prize at The Rockbridge Concert- clothes, coolers and charge take advantage of a last minute the International Tchaikovsky Theatre Series began in 1946 cards. By 1:30 Friday after- permit and venture through the The schedule of events begins Competition in Moscow in 1974, with the purpose of bringing noon, 81 South was smokin', and dark night to Staunton. Sunday, October 26, at 3 p.m., has been wowing audiences high quality professional per- The Citadel's apocalypse drew All was well until they reach- with the Ballet Gran Folklorico across the country and on five forming arts productions to the closer. ed the grounds of Baldwin and de Mexico performing at Lex- continents for ten years. valley and has, in past seasons, became intoxicated (not, for ington High School. Following Not only did "the Corps of The Jeffrey II Dancers will offered awide-ranging menu of heaven's sake by alcohol) by are Eugene Fodor, violinist, Cadets" take the party in offer a new interpretation of delights including Beverly Sills, the fragrance of Miss Granny November 18, 8 p.m., Lee Charleston, they also swept "Tales from Hans Christian the Charlie Byrd Trio, the Mod- Smith. How she received an in- Chapel, Washington and Lee clear victories in football, box- Anderson," a fitting holdiay cm Jazz Quartet, and drama, ing and rugby (plus the party). vitation remains a wonder. University- the Jeffrey II Shakespeare and opera. dancers, December 7, 3 p.m., program for young and old. The The Corps now anxiously However, getting back to the sixteen member company awaits the short sprint over to mishap, the helplessly misled Lexington High School; the Dir- Subscription tickets for the ty Dozen Brass Band, February premiered the three-act ballet entire season are available for Richmond this Saturday where cadets began giving loud yells last year to rave reviews. the Keydets are sure to main- and disrobing, that is they 11, 8 p.m., Jackson Memorial $30; individual ticket prices are tain intensity and squash the removed the hotter parts (rf Hall, Virginia Military In- $10 for adults and $4 for The Dirty-Dozen Brass Band, Spiders. After the victory the their uniforms which resulted in stitute; and AMADEUS, April students. Tickets may be pur- an eight-man group from New best plan is to rustle up a herd multiple breeches of permit. 22, 8 p.m.. Chandler Hall, chased at the door or by calling and stick around Richmond for Furthermore, several cadets Southern Seminary Junior Col- Orleans, ppay six horns— Executive Director, Lee a party. It looks pretty dull out were lured into dormitories by lege. sousaphone, saxaphones, trom- Richarde at (703) 463-9670. this way, and who ev^ said that the apple witch. What took bone, tnmipetsAs well as two drums and have a repertoire VMI is a suitcase college? I place there is either The thirty-five member Courtesy of Rockbridge ' don't know what he was think- unbelievable or unmentionable. Ballet Gran Folklorico de Mex- that ranges from old classics to Concert Theatre ing. All in all the result of the ico will perform two hours of contemporary jazz. Anyway, let's not whip up on mass excursion was mass music, history and spectacle in AMADEUS, pecformed by the Spiders real bad because a bonage. Just another good deal a panaorama of song and the National Players, is the mad spider ain't no partier. gone sour. dance. Winners of the World series final performance. The Speaking of which, this week Folklore Festival, the ballet original stage version earned the party pooper scooper features Mariachi, Marimba several Tonys while on Broad- Sound Off SPIT ON
by: Scott McCumber Powe on drums; and Jeff Walls the listener think. Imagine that. In an effort to continue pro- on guitars, has often been com- The guitars also blend well viding knowledge of different pared to REM. However, there with the lyrics, and the tempo is music to those of us trapped in- isn't much of a comparison. constantly changing from hard THE SPIDERS side these walls, and worse yet, Guadalcanal Diarys lyrics can driving "I See Moe" and "Cat- by the surrounding hamlets be heard, and the quitar is more tie Prod" to the slower, folksy great Top 40 radio stations, this folksy and not so layered. This "Please Stop Me" album keeps colunm will again focus on a lit- is quite apparent on "Jam- the listener's undivided atten- tle known band whose music boree." tion. That, combined with the focuses on something more The band's second album lyrics and a general religious THE TIMES, THEY ARE relevant than love or other such "Jamboree" distinguishes the overtone, make this a powerful pop trash. The surprise is that band as a force of their own. follow-up album for a young, this band is from the good old The album sounds very good, promising band. Remember the A-CHANGINGj#V USA. and the lyrics are specific but name, because Guadalcanal Guadalcanal Diary hails from then again elusive. Attaway's Diaiy will continue to play good Athens, GA, and sprung out of vocals at times seem aUnost music. But you'll have to buy Athens' post-REM stage. The pressing, although the subject the album, because you will be band, consisting of Murray At- matter is quite general. This ac- hard pressed to find Athens' taway on vocals and guitars complishes something rarely "other band" on the radio. AND WE'RE CHANGING Rhett Crowe on bass; John achieved in music—it makes WITH THEM. The new ^ip Side. A place that understands you. That knows what you want. And has it, Estelle's Grill too. BECAUSE TIMES HAVE 123Soutli Randolph St. FLIP CHANGED AND SO HAVE YOU. 25 W.Nelson Cold Bttf ond fast Strvict Isn't it right that your Foot LonffHplDogs M .00 record store gives you what you want? Homtpradt Chili >1.00 THAT'S THK NEW KLIP SIDE. national Bo" Botr > .75 SIDE YOUR RKCOKI) STORE, NOW. Thm VMI r^ftet. Oefahar 17.1MA« PlM 7 (continued from page 2) VMI) or tor something more nundane, such as wear- ing fatigues with a civilian shirt or running in a cut up gym dyke top?
This policy could also possibly weaken the G.C. The Corps was not consulted at all before this policy was announced; it was simply put into affect. If The Corps does not agree with a G.C. policy, it won't be enforc- ed. This sets a precedent for ignoring other G.C. rules. Everything The Corps has worked for as far as strengthening the G.C. this year could be damaged by this policy.
Finally, the new rule is a disincentive for cadets to attend away games on their own weekends. This is the last thing the football team needs right now.
I fully support the idea of sending cadets up for drinking at football games when they are in uniform because they directly represent The Corps. Cadets in civilian clothes only indirectly represents The Corps. When a cadet drinks at a football game in civilian clothes he violates state law; therefore, he also violates institute regulations. But does he directly harm the welfare or public image of The Coi^s? No, and therefore, this situation is not under G.C. jurisdic- tion.
The "Commodores", the U.S. Navy jazz ensemble, will play in a free perfor- mance in J.M. Hall on Monday, Oct. 20 at 8:00 p.m.
So much for the BULLDOGS, Blood Mobile
bring on the The Appalachian Regional Bloodmobile of the American Red Cross will visit the Virginia SPIDERS! Military Institute fw two days on Tuesday and Wednesday, 28 Jack Cockey Brokerage Co., Inc. and 29 October 1966, on the 400- level of Lejeune Hall, to accept blood donations from cadets, us. Depanmant ol HeaKti & Human Services faculty, staff, and employees. The hours wiU be 1000-1600 each day. Cadets are requested to select their time to donate Jl^ujjfman's Jfewelers, SJnc. blood, and sign the schedule posted on the bulletin board in TEST Barracks.
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Hey, O'Buckley, a.k.a., Mario Dean Barr — We didn't know Andretti, bet you're glad they hairdos were U.S.M.C. author- don't give tickets for "high ized—get a spine! speed" personalities. Adrian Garcia — Mead Real- ty is currently seeking a cadet Capt. Suthard, here's your with an eye for real estate. paragraph for the week: After your extensive C.C.Q. If there was a poll for most visual inspection as O.D., do hated tac, you'd be the unani- you think you could sell this mous pick. First you wear place to the Jordanians? ^/s^Aofjr shorts and white socks pulled up 5V
Speaking of Band Company, Hey Piedmont — Saying kudos to Dave Fumess for put- whether the Tac has run the ting them where they belong stick or not, is not neglect of du- — at the back of The Corps! ty! And even if it were...you big Justice prevails at the "I". winner!
Letter From Fanandus, what are you looking at? And Hooper, why is your tongue hanging out? What is the look on that girl's (in the "Guess" shirt) face? Someone please Beef explain this photo to us. Beef is at a loss for explanations! Recently a member of the administration has been calling one of the cadet staff DEW Airs PROFILE: members "Beef". He seems to think that this certain member of the staff does all the humor, i.e., he is Beef Diesel. I just want to let him know that Beef Diesel is a machine, David V. Harbach made of many parts. This one cadet staff Home: Lexington, VA Profession: Colonel, United States Army; member is only a part of the machine. The Leader of Men; Chief Babysitter, VMI Corps of Beef Diesel machine is special too. The ad- Cadets Hobby: Making sure Rats remember how to ministration may find out who one part of the strain up on the Fourth Stoop. machine is, but not all the parts. Beef Diesel Last Book Read: MAD Magazine. (?) Latest AccompUshment: As of yet, not showing is kind of like a lizard. When you cut off a up at a Pep Rally dressed in a Kangaroo Suit. lizard's tail, it grows a new one. Well, when Why I Do What I Do: Because my predecessor lost it somewhere in Southeast Asia and hasn't you discover one of Beef Diesel's parts, it had a clue since. grows a new part. So Sam, Leeeeroy, and His Scotch: Dewar's "White Ubel". Mixed it especially the good Colonel, you'll never with soda at The Citadel victory party but known to drink from the bottle after losses. discover all of Beef Diesel. He's the Zeus of • It worked for I^rry Flynt, it'll work for The newspaper humor. You can't even get to Mt. VMI Cadet Ad parody not to be taken seriously. Olympus for a glimpse of the awesome machine. Don't keep trying. A part of the Beef Diesel