flMTtPwYnOHAt) &he Kablearmu ami, A. Librs rv Vol. 44 Staunton Military Academy, Kable Station, Staunton, Virginia, Friday, March 3, 1961 No. 7 Academic, Military, And Conduct Awards Made

In a special assembly held Monday, February 13, awards were made for the first semester 1960-61. Following an ad- dress on the values of hard work and self-reliance, Col. Har- rison S. Dey, Academy Superintendent, presented the awards. The Superintendent's ribbon is awarded to cadets main- taining an academic average of 90% or over; the Headmas- ter's ribbon for maintaining an academic average of 85% or over; the Commandant's ribbon for not receiving more than two demerits: the Merit ribbon for not receiving more than eight demerits, and the Military ribbon for maintaining a 90% or above in Military Science. Four cadets won the school's Harry F., Jr.; Guy, Dennis G.; highest awards — Superintendent's, Hale, William R.; Hedrick, Ed- Commandant's, and Military rib- ward L., Jr.; Homey, Bryan T.; bons. They are: Adkins, S. James, Jackson, Robert Lee; Jensen, Allan Jr.; Grostick, John L.; Landa, V.; Knoebel, Richard M.; Leaman, Stephen R.; Ostrom, Floyd S., II; Robert M.; Lovaton, Rafael R.; Rosenberg, John S. McCullough, Frank S.; Mclntyre, The following cadet was Richard H.; Marion, Edwin D.; awarded the Headmaster's ribbon, Martin, H. Keith; Miller, David S.; the Commandant's ribbon, and the Moore, James B., Jr.; Nance, Military ribbon: Pennypacker, John Charles E.; Orrison, Allan R.; E., Jr." Ozawa, Leland K.; Paynter, Allen; The following cadets were Potter, Geoffrey D.; Pratt, Clay- awarded the Headmaster's ribbon, ton I.; Ripley, James L.; Rossini, Victor G.; Rutkowski, Alfred J.; the Merit ribbon, and the Military To lead the Military Ball Figure—Center, Cadet Lt. Col. Peter G. G. Sweeting; left, Cadet Capt. ribbon: Fejes, Dean W.; Kale, Schoelzel, Hugh V.; Shearer, S. Robert; Silberman, John P.; Smith, Richard Staunch and Miss Shirley Dowling, Stuart Hall; right, Cadet Capt. Bryan Horney and Miss Jenni- Richard B.; Pais, Randall M.; Rau, fer Bruening, Stuart Hall. Sweeting's date is Miss Nassau, Bahamas. William I. Rodney N.; Stanton, Peter F.; The following cadet was Stolk, Henrique J.; Stull, Gene R.; awarded the Superintendent's rib- Sweeting, Peter G. G.; Thomas, bon, and the Military ribbon: Jack F.; Thomas, William W., Jr.; PMS Stresses Military Ball Theme Holmes, Burdette W., Jr. Vallos, William J.; Wagstaff, John The following cadets were W., Jr.; Wallace, Joseph R.; Wein- Prep for GI awarded the Headmaster's and rich, Carl L.; Williams, Harrison, Is Blue and Gray Commandant's ribbons: Dahlin, III; Witter, Jackson L. Time is rapidlj growing short The following cadets were as another annual Government Courtland T., Jr.; English, Clarence Staunton will celebrate its Military Weekend by a three- McD., Ill; Legros, John E.; Sny- awarded the Military ribbon: Inspection rolls around. The der, James W.; Torres, Hector M.; Allen, John E.; Anderson, F. Dean; Inspection, which will determine day display of special activities highlighted by the Military White, Jack C, Jr. Bailey, William A.; Baldwin, E. whether SMA will retain the Ball to be held March 3 in the Kable Gymnasium between 9 The following cadets were Judson; Barr, C. Dennis; Basalo, rating of "Honor School", held and 1. Ricardo J.; Bienemann, W. James; awarded the Commandant's ribbon, since the school was first or- The theme of the ball is the Blue and Gray, commemorat- and the Military ribbon: Canna- Blank, Russell G.; Brittingham, ganized as part of the ROTC William W.; Browne, Wayne E.; plan many years ago. ing the centennial of the American Civil War. The gymna- vino, Pasquale G.; Ketels, John P.; sium will be decorated in traditional decor. The south end Kalnasy, Glenn B.; Levy, R. Law- Buijnarowski, James A.; Caffrey, Tt is safe to assume that each rence; Parker, Ralph W.; Randall, John C.j Campbell, Alan E.; Car- cadet of the Corps wants the of the gymnasium will feature a scene portraying Lee and michael, Murray D., 3rd; Carter, Robert P.; Troiano, A. Robert, Jr.; privilege of being part of the Grant, and the north end's display James J.; Clemson, Claude L.; Webb, Wilfred B., Jr. "Honor Unit." To earn this will be a Union and Confederate club advisor, will handle the deco- Cochrun, James L., Ill; Cockrell, T h e following cadets were honor, each cadet must do his flag encircled by state flags. The rations for the ball. H. Clark, Jr.; Constable, Wesley part to the utmost both in prep- awarded the Headmaster's ribbon, side walls are highlighted by a The weekend will feature with G.; Craig, Bruce M.; Crerie, Rich- aration and in the actual inspec- and the Merit ribbon: Andrews, panel outlining the progress of the special exhibitions presented by the ard G., Jr.; Davis, Thomas A.; tion in the classroom, barracks, Scott W.; Beutler, Robert A., Jr.; War from Fort Sumter to Appo- Corps for the enjoyment of their DeNyse, F. Reid; Donnalley, Ken- and drill field. Byington, Michael S.; Kegley, mattox. The VPI Collegiates will parents and dates on Saturday, neth G., Jr.; Doyle, Robert E.: The time allowed for prepara- George B.; May, James C; Novel- furnish the music, and Captain March 4. The morning's program Echavarria, Fernando; Efinger, tion does not take into consid- las, Eduardo; Rose, Victor R.; Dennis G. Case will serve as Mas- will begin with the selection of (Continued on Page 2) eration the many personal mat- Sullivan, Charles H.; Taylor, ter of Ceremonies for the occasion. the best drilled platoon under the ters each cadet can do now and Stephen L. The highlight of the ball, the supervision of Captain Odell. be that much ahead. The following cadet was figure, will be presented at ten Then the Howie Rifles, SMA's 1. Have uniforms and shoes awarded the Superintendent's rib- Promotions o'clock by the officers and non- precision drill unit, will put on an repaired, uniforms altered to fit bon and the Merit ribbon: Chap- commissioned officers of the Corps. exhibition, and the day's program The following cadet promotions perfectly. man, John S. Fifty-three couples will participate, will be concluded by a Corps were made by Lt. Colonel Richters 2. Discard or store in trunk The following cadet was with the Cadets' dates wearing Parade. This will end the week- effective February 13, 1961: rooms unnecessary items such awarded the Superintendent's rib- white evening gowns and carrying end's festivities. TO BE CADET SECOND as boxes, crates, disreputable bon: Cronin, Charles W. bouquets of red roses. The figure o LIEUTENANT furniture, broken \ lamps, or ra- The following cadets were will be led by Cadet Lieutenant Robert L. Jackson dios, etc. awarded the Military ribbon and Colonel Peter G. G. Sweeting, John M. Yeakley 3. Clean wood-work and walls. the Merit ribbon: Fey, Phillip S.; President of the Cotillion Club, and Alumnus Works TO BE CADET FIRST Use damp cloth only; do not Golembiewski, Joseph E.; Myers, His date, Miss Nancy Roebards, SERGEANT scrub Robert W., Jr.; Gorman, J. Daniel; with the assistance of Cadet Major With Medico James W. Snyder 4. Get curtains and rugs clean- Richard Staunch and his date, Miss Wilson, Thomas D. TO BE CADET MASTER ed and repaired. Also have dust The following cadets were Shirley Dowling, and Cadet Cap- An SMA alumnus is serving this SERGEANT mop heads cleaned. It is best awarded the Headmaster's ribbon: tain Bryan T. Horney and his date, year with MEDICO in Laos and Bruce E. Herczogh to keep them stored until the Ayers, Louis M., Jr.; Clever, Larry Miss Jennifer Bruening. TO BE CADET SERGEANT day before inspection. Cambodia. He is George Henning, The 110 participants will form a A.; Draper, Derurs B., Jr.; Heid- FIRST CLASS 5. Arrange rooms with all ar- former "A" Company Commander n;k, Gary M.; Landsman, Charles 61 as a tribute to the graduating James B. Moore, Jr. ticles of furniture next to the and member of the Class of '57. S.; Morris, Cemon D.; Reynolds, class, then proceed into a BG to wall. commemorate the centennial of the After graduation, Henning served David C; Small, Richard L.; Still- 6. Store or send home all food War Between the States; a figure a stretch in the Army Medical gebauer, William C; Waldman, stuffs, and cooking utensils, etc. Furlough Plans S will represent a salute to SMA Joel N.; Williamson, Joseph E. 7. Return all mess hall dishes, Corps and enrolled in Roanoke and a heart will symbolize the T h e following cadets were glasses, silverware, etc. College, Salem, Virginia. Last awarded the Commandant's ribbon: The departure for Spring Fur- sweethearts of Staunton. The cli- 8. Begin now to wax floors so summer he became acquainted with lough will be much the same as max of the figure will be the tra- Alonzo, Ronald T.; Amado, Ale- it will be a easy job to have jandro; Angeletti, Thomas J.; An- that for the Christmas Vacation. A ditional Arch of Sabers. Dr. Tom Dooley, founder of this detailed schedule will be published them ready. gle, Cecil M., II; Bacon. James F. The receiving line will be com- far-flung medical enterprise, and by the Commandant, setting forth If these things are accom- C; Baker, John W.; Boetticher, posed of Major and Mrs. William interested in working with it. So all necessary information. plished NOW, it will make the Oscar, III; Britt, Walter H.; Byrd, C. Moon, Lieutenant Colonel and No cadet will be permitted to actual preparation for GI a rela- he dropped out of college and Thomas T.; Castaneda. Emmanuel Mrs. Robert Richters, Captain and leave the Academy grounds before tively simple matter. Last year served in Laos until recently, when T.; Colon, Wendell W.; Cooper, Mrs. Lee Odell. and Captain and midnight March 24. and all are to GI was the best the school has he was reassigned to Cambodia. Stephen E.; Cotter, Edward L., seen in some time; this year it Mrs. Jack Fincham. be back by retreat of April 4. He expects to return to Roanoke Jr.; Crane-Baker, John W.; Cros- is every cadet's duty to insure The Cotillion Club and Decorat- by, Gary R.; Davis, Raymond C; Those cadets who arrive late, with- College in the fall to continue his out permission from anyone in that this one will be better than ing Committee, under the super- Duke, Michael S.; Elder, Richard last year. vision of Colonel Wilfred Webb, education. F.; Fox, Leonard B., Ill; Grubert, authority, will he punished. THE KABLEGRAM THE KABLEGRAM WVARDS MADE (Continued from Page 1) PASS IN REVIEW BLRDETTE HOLMES Editor-in-Chief WILLIAM DEFRIES Managing Editor Charles J., Jr.; Engels, Robert J.; Everett, George T.; Ficke, Robert VICTOR ROSE News Editor C, III; Florea, John; Frackelton, ROBERT RANDALL Features Editor R. Nichol; Fronck, Peter A.; Ful- JOHN ROSENBERG Sports Editor ler, George M., Jr.; Gallagher, DANIEL HUNT Business Manager Donald J.; Giarraputo, Leonard; CAPTAIN DENNIS G. CASE Faculty Adviser Giles, Ernest N.; Glah, Ronald A.: Green, Paul R.; Griffiths, Thomas NEWS R.; Gross, Gary V.; Grussendorf, Gorman; Jones, D.; Nottage; Ostrom; Rau Richard A., Jr.; Haight, Henry S., FEATURES Jr.; Hancock, Mark J.; Hare, Cotter; Rufin; Savale Douglas L.; Harrington, Gary E.; SPORTS Heizer, William L., Ill; Herczogh, Beagle; Gallagher; McLaughlin; Steele Bruce E.; Herman, C. Russell; Hostetter, Frederick G.; Ingram, CIRCULATION Earl; Irizarry, Alfredo R.; Kross, Kale; Miller, D. S.; Okin; Pennypacker; Silbcrman; Sweeting Jonathan P.; Leadbetter, C. Rob- TYPING ert; LeGrande, William E., Jr.; Beakes; Kale; Okin; Ostrom; McFarland; Roy; Sonstein Linder, William F.; Littleton, PAT CANNAVINO The Staunton Military Academy Cadet Newspaper. Trowbridge; Lockwood, John J.; Published tri-weekly during the school year, beginning in October, vacations excluded. Lynn, Ronald F.; McCollum, V. Cadet Captain Pasquale G. Can- Subscription price, $3.00 per year, in advance. Advertising rates upon application. Craig; MacLaughlin, W. Paul; navino, commonly known to all as Entered as second-class matter October 18, 1924, at the post office, Staunton, Virginia, under "Pat," holds the position of Com- MIKE DUKE the Act of March 3, 1879. Mack, William K.; Mann, Glenn pany Commander of "F" Company E., Jr.; Marquis, David H.; May- Cadet Captain Michael S. Duke, Published by McClure Printing Company (Junior School). Cannavino, who field, Jeffrey P.; Messer, Douglas hails from the city of Cleveland, who resides at Baltimore, Mary- G.; Minner, Roger J., Jr.; Moore, entered S.M.A. in 1957 as a fresh- land, is presently in his fourth and Robert L.; Morgan, David J.; man. The following year, he was senior year at S.M.A. Coming to Morse, Donald E.; Mullin, Peter promoted to cadet corporal in "E" S.M.A. in 1957, Duke was assigned The Big Weekend T.; Newton, Stephen C; Nolde, Company. Last year, Cannavino to "Echo" Company. The follow- John A., Jr.; Norton, Mark S.; displayed outstanding leadership ing year he returned as staff ser- Novellas, Guillermo; Okin, Edward traits as a sergeant first class and geant, which is a very meritorious Each year as spring begins to join us, the corps of J.; Omps, Larry T.; Osolnik, this year, he has applied them ex- rank for a sophomore. Last year, Duke was promoted to master ser- cadets look forward to the biggest single event of the year Joseph L.; Pettigrew, Joseph E., cellently. Ill; Pipoly, Terrence J.; Poole, In the four years that Cannavino geant as a platoon leader of "E" save Commencement. This event is none other than the James L.; Ratcliff, William C, has been at S.M.A., he has earned Company, and it is significant to Military Ball Weekend, which is now in full swing. In Jr.; Ricketts, W. John; Robertson, the Merit Ribbon—three times, the note that he led his "leprechauns" to the role of "the best drilled pla- former years this weekend consisted of only the usual dance, John J.; Rosenberg, Irvin, Jr.; Commandant's Ribbon — three Schiltz, David B.; Schmucker, times, and the Military Ribbon— toon of the Corps." and if anything else was planned, the weather would al- John R.; Seibert, Allen J.; Sigel, twice. He has also been a member "hat Mike" as he is commonly known by the Corps, has been very ways intervene. However, this year is a little different. Martin B.; Smith, Carl W.; of the Howie Rifles for two years, Steele, Lawrence B., Ill; and this year, a member of the active in many school functions: The Military Department has gone to a lot of pains to Storey, James R.; Sutton, Fred- Cotillion Club. Cannavino has also The Cotillion Club 3-4; The Deco- make this weekend more enjoyable to the Corps and their erick I., Ill; Taylor, J. Scott; been active in intramural swim- rating Committee 3-4; the honor- able Howie Rifles 3-4; the Kablc- dates than it has ever been in the past. This is demon- Thomas, John A.; Thomason, Mel- ming, baseball, basketball, and foot- vin F., Jr.; Walters, Robert A., II; ball. After graduation, Cannavino gram Staff 3; and the Scimitar strated by the schedule of events printed elsewhere in this Warner, David R., Jr.; Weaver, plans to study business and inter- Staff 4. As far as honors and awards go, Duke has earned the issue. Herbert B., Jr.; Weiman, Steven ior decorating at Bowling Green L.; Westendorff, John O.; White- University or Ohio State Univer- following: The Military Ribbon—- It would seem that with all these extras the week- head, William W.; Wilkinson, sity. twice; the Merit Ribbon—twice; and the Commandant's Ribbon- ends of the future would seem to have an even chance of Stephen H.; Willey, Kenneth E., three times. Next year, Duke Jr.; Willis, Charles E., Ill; Wise, T getting better. They do, if we, the members of the corps, Richard L.; Yount, Philip R. plans to attend the L niversity of Maryland. make this one a success. However, if we don't, there is The following cadets were Headmaster's also an even chance that the Office of the Commandant awarded the Military ribbon: Staunch, G. Richard; Thompson, Notes will have the weekend completely eliminated. Brooke. Daffy Definitions Unfortunately, this is entirely possible: so let's get on March 20, 21, 22, 23 are part of the fourth quarter. Work so that Bells of SMA—Hell's Bells. Junior School Awards the stick and make this a weekend to remember, not a all grades earned on these days Classes—Good place to sleep. C. Q.—Good time to sleep. weekend to forget. will be good ones. These awards were made for the Bed—Box seat for bull sessions. Cadets who need re-examinations BWH first semester 1960-61 for the Junior Radiator—Thing that keeps your in any of there subjects should School of Staunton Military Acad- room warm between 10:30 pm ami make definite plans regarding these emy. 5:30 am. During day a good place re-examinations before Spring Fur- These cadets were awarded the for inspectors to find dirt. lough starts. Superintendent's ribbon and the Summer School To Merit ribbon: Arnold, Michael L.; Juniors will take the National Fejes, Alan G.; Hendrix, Thomas Merit Scholarship Test on Tues- GIRL OF E.; Horvath, William V.; Maloney, day, 7 March. Open on June 21 John M., Jr.; Strauss, Richard P. Sophomores and Freshmen will THE WEEK These cadets were awarded the take the National Educational De- Headmaster's ribbon and the Merit velopment Tests on Saturday, 11 Announcement is made that the serves as Athletic Director. The March. These are aptitude tests 11 tli Annual Summer Session of swimming pool, one of the finest ribbon: Drumheller, Charles T.; Goodspeed, Timothy R.; Houdy- whose results arc much used by the Staunton Military Academy will prep pools in the South, will be schell, David F.; Jarvis, Raymond colleges. begin on June 21, 1961. and end open; the small gym, athletic fields, R., Ill; Smillie, Peter M., Jr.; Cadets taking these tests should on August 2, 1961, with Colonel and tennis courts will also be avail- Williston, John P. do their best on them. Wilfred B. Webb as Director and able. Picnic trips to historic and ten other faculty members com- recreation sites in the area will also These cadets were awarded the Juniors! Make your plans now prising the staff. be organized. Junior School Principal's ribbon to take the practice College Hoard and the Merit ribbon: Anderson, examinations in May. The results Last year's staff had Major Lan- The daily schedule begins with Cyrus T„ Jr.; Dennis, Robert B.; of these tests are most helpful in der as Registrar and a faculty breakfast at 8:00, classes at 8:45, planning for college. which consisted of Major Moon, lunch at 1:40, rest hour at 2:30, Grasty, William M.; Nisbet, Craig B. Major Johnson, Major Dodge, Cap- athletics at 3:30, C.Q.'s at 7:45, Juniors! Write for an application tain Case, Captain Eslinger. Cap- and Taps at 10:30. The following cadet was blank to the College Entrance Ex- amination Board, Box 592, Prince- tain Wease, Lieutenant Walker, Catalogues and enrollment blanks awarded the Superintendent's rib- ton, New Jersey. and Lieutenant Keister. are available at the Business Office bon: Gershen, Barnett L. The summer school meets the and from Colonel Webb. These cadets were awarded the Consult college catalogues about needs of students who must make o Headmaster's ribbon: Carr, James entrance requirements. Remember up back work in English, mathe- E.; McEntee, Thomas W.; Neely, that meeting the minimum require- matics, history, and languages, and SMA Hash Charles A.: Parker, Timothy P.; ments of any college is not suffi- provides the students with a pre- Raisbeck, Robert B.; Schuman, cient in today's keen competition. view of different subjects for the At least the toast is hot. Joel A.; Taylor, Leslie G.; Wil- It is sometimes good for juniors new school year. Typing and What happened to Spring'?? liams, Thomas C. to visit colleges during the summer Remedial Reading are also offered. The word from the herd is that These cadets were awarded the preceding their senior year. No MISS GLENNA KENNEDY The summer school has an in- next week is be kind to officers Junior School Principal's ribbon: student should plan to visit col- formal program — no reveilles, no week. Dougherty, Tim V.; Luce, Edward leges during his senior year except Age 16 formations, and no uniforms. The Any volunteers for the "Fig- L. Y.; Murphy, Charles C, Jr. when on vacation. faculty and the fifty to sixty stu- ure???" These cadets were awarded the It is not too early for juniors to Pennridge H. S. dents live in the Junior School Here's proof that things are bad; Merit ribbon: Abbott, John D., Jr.; begin planning for their college Barracks, eat in the Upper Mess Stuart Hall is really slumming. At Billings, Frank E.; Cash, Robert careers. Hall, and enjoy Captain Johnson's a nearby (North wood) Augusta W., Ill; Cromey, Lloyd D.; Evans, If there are any seniors who Perkasie, Pa. best meals. Classes are held in County Military School. Andrew R.; Hobbs, DeWitt T., Memorial Hall. Last year six co- have not applied for admission to S.M.A. tires of "youngsters"; Ill; Montague, Marc A.; Murphy, college, they should do so at once. eds attended. college is tops now. William J.; Perkins, Thomas B.; As usual, the Headmaster will be Friend of Athletics are an important part Fish. Fish, and more Fish" Sproul, John G.; Stuff, Dean D.; glad to assist any senior with his of the program; Major Johnson UGHH'" Worsky, Alan. application. Cadet John Cameron WHHflUUkBBl

THE KABLEGRAM JV's Win 4, Balloons Found Tarpons Second Drop 1 Over the last thirty years, Col- In Southerns onel Brown, Science Dept. Head The SMA JV's chalked up their and Chemistry instructor, has been SMA was one of the 27 schools second win over Massanutten this releasing helium-filled balloons as a represented when the University of season with a victory at Massa- demonstration medium for his stu- North Carolina played host for the nutten on February 11. 18th year in a row, to the SISC dents. The balloons, which are re- It was a hard fought game until at Chapel Hill. The meet was held leased four times a year, are in- the third quarter, when SMA be- February 18. Eliminations began gan to open the gap. Elkins, the closed with a self-addressed post at 9:00 a.m.; the six best swimmers newest addition to the squad, was card on which the departure time in each event were selected for the the high scorer hitting for 18. Mor- and date are found. The finders finals that afternoon. Placing in gan and Edelen supplied most of are asked to put where and at what the finals for the Tarpons were the remaining score, witli 13 and time the balloons were found be- Larry Steele, 100 yard orthodox, 11 points respectively. This win fore they return the card. Ned Marion, 100 yard butterfly, gave the SMA team a 8-0 record. During this period Colonel Brown and Tom Shelley, 400 yard free- has received five replies. The first style. Also making the finals were The JV's game at Fishburne balloon found was discovered on Staunton's top divers, Charles Sul- was a runaway from the very be- February 7, 1941, at Thurmont, livan, and Fred Corn, who both ginning. SMA had a halftime lead Maryland only four hours after it did an excellent job in qualifying. of 16 points and increased it dur- left the school. Another balloon The finals which started at 3:00 ing the second half using the sec- was sent and discovered on Febru- began very promising for the SMA ond team. ary 2, 1950 in Talbot County, team. The relay consisting of The high scorers were Morgan Maryland. A third one was found Beagle, backstroke; Steele, breast- and Piegari with 17 and 16 points. on April 6, 1952 near Petersburg, stroke; Marion, butterfly; and Bartley, head man on the second Virginia, over three months after it LeGrande, freestyle won the first team, scored 10 points. was released. event of the afternoon with a time The JV's suffered their second On February 2, 1961, four bal- of 1 minute and 53.4 seconds, which Rosenberg and Guy receive the First Place Trophy won recently at defeat at the hands of Miller loons were set free with two being broke the previous prep school rec- VPI Interscholastic Invitational Rifle Match. SMA's score: 1417. School on February 15 by a score released at 10:40 A.M. and 12:30 ord set by the Tarpons the year of 52-51 in overtime. It was an A.M. Four days later one balloon before. The next event was the exciting, hard fought game from was found near Snow Hill, Mary- butterfly, hut due to Marion's race Sharpshooters Shoot Very Sharp start to finish. The score was tied land, and the next day another was in the previous event he was beaten throughout the game at several discovered at Piney Point, Mary- and placed third. The SMA riflemen have been score fired in the rifle team history times. Tt was 28-28 at the half, land. This was the first time over Tom Shelley was next for Staun- very active during the past few of SMA. It is definitely the high- and at the end of the game it was the thirty year period that more ton in the 400 yard freestyle. Tom months, winning 6 out of 6 match- est fired in five years. Individual 44-44. High scorer was Elkins than one balloon was heard from took the lead at the beginning but es. scores: Lyman, 290; Rosenberg, with 24; Morgan and Piegari in one year. was overtaken in the last lap to On February 8, the Augusta 289; Byington, 289; Burke, 285; helped with 9 and 8 each. take a third. Military Academy team traveled to and Bailey, 283. The JV's finished their league The next event was the 100 yard SMA and were soundly defeated SMA traveled to Fishhurne on play with a 10-0 record by defeat- breaststroke with Larry Steele. by a score of 1422-1389. The SMA February 25 and won an important ing Greenbrier 47-31, February 18. Larry did a fine job but was out- scores were: Rosenberg, 291 (high- four-way match. The league-lead- This was their second defeat for touched at the end for a second. est match score fired by any team ing SMA team's score of 1413 de- CMS. In the last event of the after- member this year); Guy, 284; Ly- feated Randolph-Macon (1396), It was an easy victory for the noon, the freestyle relay, with man, 284; Bailey, 282; and Bying- VPI frosh (1384), and league rival "Little Hilltoppers," who took the Davidge, Kelly, Jackson, and Tay- ton, 281. Fishburne (1365). The two high lead by ten points at the half. lor, the SMA team was beaten by the Chapel Hill relay team. SMA journeyed to Greenbrier on individuals for SMA were Bying- The high scores were Piegari, The diving finals resulted in a February 10 and there won an im- ton and Lyman, each with 287. Morgan, and Edelen with 15, 14, 13 7th for Fred Corn, after a streak portant league match by the de- There is one remaining match to respectively. of bad luck. Sullivan placed 5th. cisive score of 1418-1372. SMA be fired; then the post-season Mili- scores: Lyman, 290; Guy, 284; tary League all-state match to be ^iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiir^ Moss, 282; Byington, 281; Bailey, fired at Fishburne this year. | FILM DEVELOPING 281. The high man for Greenbrier See I For Quality and Service Leave § was Wilson with a 280. E Your Film in Drop Box at | Door Entrance = The VPI freshmen were defeat- ed at SMA February 11 in a non- Attend The Military Ball STAUNTON I league match by 44 points—1409- 1365. The SMA scores in this I PHOTO-SNAP | Big Man On Campus? Ray match were: Guy, 286; Byington, Military Figure 1 over Hogshead's Drug 285; Rosenberg 283; Bailey, 278; Lovaton at leisure—the Continental I STAUNTON, VA. [ look! and Lyman, 277. ''immiimiiMMmiiiiMiimimmiilllimillllllMIIIUMIMk^ February 16, the SMA sharp- Ball 10 P.M. ^'i li in im ill II mil ini ti urn ntltll irn mil niim mi rn n ni'/, shooters traveled to Front Royal and there defeated a tough Ran- The Latest In Records I INGLESIDE I dolph-Macon team 1422-1396. SMA Tonight scores: Rosenberg, 289; Burke, 285; [ RESORT, INC. | Guy, 283; and Bailey, 282. The MORGAN ,_o 111111111111 ■ 1111 ii 11 ii ii 1111111111111 ii 1111111 < i • 111111111 • 111111 »/„ Beverly Book Co. 1422 fired by SMA is the highest f 1 Mile North of Staunton s score ever fired on the Randolph- MUSIC Inc. Macon range. *& DIXIE CENTER i on Highway 11 SMA defeated league member Student file and storage Hargrave February 21 by a score I Golf, Tennis, and Pool 1 cabinets, cash boxes Open Wed. Afternoons of 1410-1379. Scores fired by SMA i Sunday, Monday, § z HOWARD M. DAVIS, MANAGER 1 were: Rosenberg, 287; Lyman, 282; \ and Tuesday 1 with locks. and Friday Nights BLAIR COINER, OWNER Guy, 281; and Byington, 281. I SUSAN HAYWARD I During the week of February 19- TAMES MASON ''nilllllllMIIIIIIMIIIIIIimilllllllMIIIIIMIIIIIIIMIIHIIIIIIlW 26, SMA fired a postal match with = in i ^OiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiir^ the Pennsylvania State U. fresh- I "The Marriage- | [ QUALITY CUT RATE | CADET HEADQUARTERS men. SMA won by a score of 1436- 1408. The 1436 fired by SMA Go-Round" DRUGS For represents possibly the highest ''J||llllllll1IMIIIIIIIIIIIIIlltlllllllllllMMIIIIIIIIIIIfllllllltll'>N "Nationally Advertised Sporting Goods" I CAMERA SUPPLIES \ Official SMA Award Sweaters and Jackets Shenandoah Tailoring Co., Inc. I Thos. Hogshead, 1 MAKERS OF THE SPORTSMAN ARMY AND MILITARY SCHOOL UNIFORMS Inc. 27 North Central Avenue Outfitters of Staunton Military Academy MT. 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League Tourney To Hargrave SMA romped over Fishburne Military School on February 13, at Quarter Finals Hargrave Takes Waynesboro, by a score of 92-71. SMA took a quick lead, scoring 28 points in the first quarter. The February 23 Tourney lead was never relinquished. Mann was the high scorer for the Hill- A strong Hargrave five topped toppers with 29. SMA, 93- the SMA Hilltoppers 81-79. thus This victory brought the team's putting the clinch on its most suc- league record to 9-1 and an over- FUMA, 43 cessful basketball season and win- all record of 17-1. ning the military league champion- o Stamit< 'ii rolled to an 11-0 lead ship. The tourney was decided in and then t«. a 26-12 first quarter this nine o'clock contest February margin, ami the bench played con- 25. SMA Defeats AMA siderably after that. Hargrave Co-Captain Walter Pete Pfersick hit for 9 ]<• >int> in Jones calmly dropped in his ninth Getting started on John Thomas' the first canto and 11 in the third and tenth consecutive free throws jumper, and finishing things with period for his 20 point total. Jack of the night with 23 seconds show- the same shot by Bill Thomas some Lockwood poured in 12 of his 22 ing on the clock to give the Tigers 100 points later, SMA had an easy in the second period. the two-point lead that gave the time in downing AMA at Kable SMA had too much height, pol- victory margin. gym on February 11. ish, and ability in this easy romp Staunton's final bid to throw the Getting a 10 point lead in the first into the second round of the tour- game into an overtime failed when period, the Hilltoppers never slowed ney against Massanutten. Pete Pfersick followed up a Jack down. With five players in double All ten of SMA's tourney squad Lockwood shot, missed by inches, figures the high man was 6-6 Pete members scored against FUMA and the horn sounded, touching off Pfersick hitting for 19. Mann and and administered FUMA's twen- a riotious demonstration among Lockwood each had 17. tieth straight defeat. Hargrave's overjoyed Cadet Corps. Ted Mann hit for 12 points and No more than seven points ever Barry Stead ham for 11 to put four separated the two in a titantic SMA Drops To JON BARNARD RONALD GLAH SMA hoopsters in the double fig- struggle for supremacy that ex- Jon Barnard is a 5' 11" guard, Ronald Glah, who comes from ures. ceeded all expectations. who hails from Wichita, Kansas. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, ha-- The lead swapped hands 11 times W. L Frosh done a fine job bolstering the first SMA - 26 23 24 20—93 He is one of the best defensive and the count was deadlocked on unit. Glah has taken the position FUMA 12 11 10 10—48 SMA suffered its second defeat six occasions as first Staunton and men on the team and can be seen of forward, while giving Pete at the hands of the Washington SMA scoring: Mann 12, Stead- then Hargrave surged momentarily on the court swarming all over his Pfersick much needed rest during and Lee Freshman. The game was ham 11, Lockwood 22, Glah 1, but couldn't apply the clincher. opponent. He has a fine jump shot a game. played in Lexington on February Pfersick 20, Zerilla 4, Ridenour 6, Husky 6-4 Ted Mann hit four from anywhere and an accurate Ronnie is 6' 2" and has demon 15.' Thomas 7, Barnard 6, MacLaugh- consecutive early baskets to give two hand set from outside the key. strated a fine array of shots. SMA started slowly and the lin 4. SMA an 8-5 opening lead. With After graduation Jon plans to at- After graduation he plans to at- o Pfersick in control of the back- score stayed close throughout. John tend the University of Wichita. tend Penn State. boards the spread grew to 23-17. Zerilla was high with 19 points. Before the half Mann had made Lockwood and Thomas scored 16 Semi-Finals 13 points—but also picked up his and 12 respectively in the losing- third personal foul in a duel with cause. Hilltoppers Lose To Greenbrier The 68-66 W. and Lee victory February 24 Hargrave's pivot man, Duncan. At SMA suffered its third defeat at The losing effort put forth by came witli only seconds left in the half Staunton held a 42-40 lead. Greenbrier on Saturday, February SMA was led by Jack Lockwood game. Two foul shots by Yoffe In the third quarter the Har- 18. The Greenbrier Cadets deleat- and John Thomas, both getting 23 SMA, 91- provided the margin of difference. grave Tigers took the lead and ed the SMA Hilltoppers 86-83. points. The high scoring Ted shooting by Duncan, Red Smith, MMA, 81 The Hilltoppers fell behind 25-16 Mann (sidelined by a muscle pull) and Frank Smith netted the Tigers in the first minute of the final was able to hit for only four field a hairline lead of 60-59 and the at the end of the first period, but quarter, sat out four minutes, and goals and 15 points. Pete Pfersick Starting slowly SMA trailed 21- lead of third frame. came charging back in the second finally was sidelined for good with had 11 to round out the Staunton 20 at the end of the first period. The fourth canto was a heart- half. With 3-18 left in the third seven seconds to go when he double figure men. Zerilla and Thomas led SMA. breaking ten minutes of ball. Pfer- period, SMA caught winners at caught Red Smith on the arm in The loss gave the Hilltoppers an Outscoring MMA 23-20 in the sick reverse layup brought a 71-71 63-63. Seconds later Jack Lock- the battle for the rebound. The big 18-3 record and second place in the second quarter behind Mann's 14 standoff; Duncan countered with wood hit on his jumper and the SMA workhorse wound up with 23 Military League, one-half game be- points gave SMA a halftime lead two points and added a free throw; Keydets forged out in front, 65-63. points to give him a three-game hind the Hargrave Tigers. of 43-41. Mann scored from the circle; and total for the tournament of 67. From this point, the Hilltoppers The third period found SMA and took a six-point lead, but the sharp- Jones hit for two straight to put Pfersick had 20 points, 17 re- MMA battling it out tooth and nail shooting of Pritchett and Neill the host team ahead 77-74 with coveries in his peak performance in an effort to meet the highly McGeachy turned the tide. The SMA Over FUMA 4:21 to go. of the tourney. Mann's rebound favored Hargrave in the final game. Hargrave stayed in front by one latter hit a set with less than two total was a typical 15. SMA's Hilltoppers posted their Pfersick, Lockwood, and Mann led and three points until Pfersick's minutes remaining in the game, and High scoring Jack Lockwood, eighteenth victory on February 16, SMA to a 67-64 third quarter lead. charity toss tied it at 79-all to set this put the Cadets home to stay. who was sidelined by a back in- with a 84-54 victory over their The fast pace of SMA finally the stage for Jones heroics. jury, scored only ten points. arch rivals, Fork Union Military got to MMA and the final score After Jones hit the two tosses Academy. It was SMA's tenth read 91-81 in the Hilltoppers favor. that made his point total 26 for the The Hargrave victory actually Varsity Record league record against one defeat. This gave them the right to face night, Duncan and Red Smith came at the foul line. Outshot Pete Pfersick with 18, and Jack Hargrave in the final round. missed consecutive shots on the one from the floor, 32-27, they con- Lockwood with 16, led in the scor- and one situation that would have nected on 27 of 32 charity tosses, 20-4 SMA 20 23 24 24—91 ing department for SMA. Ted at last clinched it. while SMA was hitting on 15 of MMA 21 20 23 17—81 Mann who was slowed with a leg As it turned out, the missed free 23. Jayvee Record injury scored 9. SMA scoring: Mann 32, Lock- throws didn't matter as SMA failed SMA 23 19 17 18—79 wood 15, Pfersick 12, Glah 3, Zer- both times to score after getting HMA .._ _.. 17 23 20 19—81 illa 16, Ridenour 2, Thomas 6, the vital rebounds. 12-3 You are welcome at Barnard 5. Mann picked up his fourth foul ALL TOURNEY TEAM BROOK'S Along with capping second place honors in the tourney, SMA was HAM SHOP and JONES TAXI the only team in the league to Hamrick place two players on the All-Tour- RESTAURANT 5 and 7 Passenger Service HOLT'S Flower Shop ney team. Ted Mann and Jack GOOD FOOD Lockwood were both first team Dial TU 6-2326 Flowers for All Occasions NICE ATMOS PHERE "The Gift Center' choices by the coaches of the repre- 16 New Street sented teams. With them were, Dial TU 6-9975 U.S. 11 North Randy Duncan of Hargrave, Niel Verona, Virginia Staunton. Va. 16 East Beverley Street McGeachy of Greenbrier and Jim 15 W. Frederick Staunton, Va.' Call For Reservations Harris of Massanutten.

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