CONGRATULATIONS, '30! PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE CORPS OF CADETS VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE

FINALS ISSUE LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 1930 FINALS ISSUE Final Ball Eclipses U. S. Marine Band Plays Colonel Dodson Claude Hull Delivers Val- Graduation Exer- For Final Exercises Announces Mili- edictory of Class of '30 cises Are Held In All Other of This The United States Marine The valedictory address to the band, known as the "President's 1930 graduating class was deliv- Year's Dances Own," under the leadership of tary Promotions ered this morning in the Jackson Memorial Hall Capt. Taylor Branson, gave a Memorial Hall by Cadet Claude Addresses Made, Commissions Class of '31 Hosts To '30 In most delightful musical program Dayhuff To Lead Battalion Or- ganization At Beginning Galloway Hull, of Tennessee. In and Diplomas Presented, and Passing of Graduating Class during the finals exercises. an address that was excellent in Into the Alumni. of Year. Awards Made. The band consisting of about context and manner of delivery The Climax of a sceason of fun fifty pieces arrived at Lexington Upon the recommendation of the Cadet Hull recalled to his class- The session of 1929-30 was brought and jollity came on Tuesday night Tuesday noon, and has taken a commandant of cadets, the following mates the history of the Class to a close with the graduation exer- cises in Jackson Memorial Hall at 1 when the Class of '31 presented the prominent part on the program promotions and appointments in the of 1930, voiced its respect for its Final Ball to the retiring First Class. for the last two days. In addi- P. M. battalion of cadets are hereby an- Alma Mater and its loyalty to For the first time the Second SWj,^ tion to concerts the band played her ideals, and in bidding fare- Colonel Harford MacNider, of the nounced, effective this date. They men appeared in their new PaltoCK for the final parades and reviews. well to the Corps on behalf of Officers' Reserve Corps, was the speaker of the moaning, his address and showed them off to the utmost They left for Washington soon wil lbe obeyed and respected accord- his classmates, made a plea for being one which stirred and inspired in the beautiful figure with which the after the conclusion of gradua- ingly: a continuance of the program the entire audience. ball, "The Social Military Highlight tion exercises. that shall lead to a greater V. To be Cadet Captains—(1) Day- The following cadets received di- of the South," was commenced. The V. M. I. feels greatly honored huff, C. H.; (2) Brower, J. H.; (3) M. I., calling on those who re- figure was led by Woods Talman, plomas in the department indicated: to have a band of such reputa- Richardson, J. W.; (4) Smith, H.; main behind to carry on in that president of the Class of '31, and Chemistry. tion here at this time. It is a (5) Wallace, R. G.; (6) White, G. R.; spirit which has made the Insti- Miss Eulale Valentine, assisted by G. Willard, P. S., Tennessee; Taylor, tribute to General Lejeune that (7) Brown, C. C. (adjutant); (8) tute. Interesting was the ac- J. B., Jr., Virginia; Daly, J. F., Vir- R. Ehell and Miss Mary Beasely. The this group of musicians repre- Browning, G. L. (supply officer). count and the progress of the ginia; Hanna, F. H., District of Co- girls, dressed in white to match the lumbia; Henry, J. C., Virginia; Feild, senting his own branch of the To be Cadet First Lieutenants— four years spent in barracks by brilliancy of the starched white pal- (1) Fort, R. E.; (2) West, F. T.; (3) G. B., Virginia; Mcintosh, O. T., Jr., service have been sent to play the class of '30, which have been Georgia; Peden, A. D., Jr., Missis- tots carried massed bouquets of for the finals of his first year as Calfee, R. S.; (4) Pace, G. A.; (5) Curtis, R. H.; (6) Fitzgerald, L. K. probably the stormiest in the sippi; Hillsman, O. L., Virginia; Tay- American Beauty roses. The red of Superintendent. lor, W. C., Virginia; Howard, H. B., the flowers furnished a contrast in To be Cadet Second Lieutenants— history of V. M. I. The Marine band is the offi- (1) Leavell, B. S.; (2) Talman, W. Louisiana; Hawkins, A. M., Virginia; colors that could only be described as By the courtesy of Cadet Hull Gilliam, J. S., Virginia; Goode, L. C., cial White House band and has G.; (3) Dewey, G. S.; (4) Brewer, J. superb. The Class of '31 distinguish- we are able to print below a com- Virginia; Barns, T. H., Virginia; furnished music at all official C.; (5) Johenning, A. G.; (6) Car- ed itself in giving one of the finest, michael, J. R. T.; (7) Shell, G. R.; plete text of the address. This Holtzclaw, C. R., Virginia; Read, J. and state occasions since the (8) Jacobie, L. M.; (9) Shirley, A. P., Jr., Virginia; Mallory, B. B., Vir- most spectacular figures ever pre- shall be appreciated by those ginia; Sewall, M. F., Jr., New Jersey; time of John Adams. G.; (10) Barns, B. E.; (11) Stirni, J. (Continued on Pace 4.) sented at a V. M. I. danc». The lead- W.; (12) Burton, R. L. Powell, J. W., Virginia; Cason, E. T., ers deserve great credit for their Virginia; Zoll, J. N., Virginia; Mc- To be Cadet Sergeant Major— work in originating so intricate and Mann, W. E. J., Virginia; Palmer, T. Hawkins and Chaidwick George, J. F. Doctor Pierce Delivers O., Jr., Virginia; Shepherd, W. A., so original a figure. To be Cadet Supply Sergeant— Jr., Virginia; Kohout, Jos. J., .New No small factor in the phenominal Lead Final German Baya, H. P. Baccalaureate Sermon York. To be Cadet First Sergeants—(1) Civil Engineering. success of the 1930 Finals was the Encourages An Active Seeking First Classmen Give Their Last Bryant, A. W.; (2) Markliss, A. W.; Rust, J. A., Virginia; Lowry, W. inspiring—and inspired—music of (3) Wanger, H. D.; (4) Rea, J. M.; For Broader Education L., Jr., New York; Adams, T. T., Vir- Til' Henry's orchestra. They played Dance of the Year. (5) Cooper, S.; (6) Cary, L. F. ginia; Hope, W. F., Jr., North Caro- with unexampled pep throughout the To bT Cadet' Color Sergeants—(1) General Lejeune opened the Bacca- lina; Grow, V. B., Jr., Virginia; After a much needed breathing Grow, A. P., Virginia; Thomas, Vif. last three dances, and did a great deal Gregory, SR. L.; (2) Brown, R. P. laureate Day services in Jackson Me- towards setting so high a standard spell during the Sabbath day and To be Cadet Sergeans—(l)Graing- R. Jr., South Carolina; Williamson, morial Hall Sunday, introducing Dr. E. H., Pensylvania;, Drake, W. of scintillating enthusiasm. Truly it night, the band was again struck up er, T. B.;, (2) Gill, J. K.; (3) Lowery, ||| tha-^Final German ~ L.; (4) Fuller, W. R.; (5) Balbin, Jason Noble Pierce of the Jr., Texas; Batte, DuR. J., Virginia; can be said that these Finals, have H. (Con^ued on 'Page Eigiit.) Neikirk, J. O.; (7) Heald, gregationaUChnnth been one of the finest sets of night. This .dance was thfe iastbow (Continued On Page five) who delivered the sermon. Dr. ever held at the Institute. of the First Class, which was so soon to go out from the shelter of these Pierce served overseas with General Monogram Club Holds grey walls. For many it was an Second Class Leaves For Lejeune during the war, being chap- First Formal Dance Corps to Start Next Term event slightly tinged with sadness, lain of the Second Division, and he as they watched the immaculately R. 0. T. C. Camps stated that it was a great pleasure Virgil Grow and Miss Hazd for him to speak to the graduating As A Battalion white figures of the First Classmen Trek To Myer, Meade, Bragg, Pierce Led the Figure. class of the institution of which his accompanied by their fair and blush- and Edgewood Begins Upon Regular Six Company Forma- former commander is now superin- On Saturday at ten o'clock Tal tion Until Makeovers. ing damsels sweep by in long rows. Dismissal. The figure which wound itself about tendent. The invocation, prayers, Henry and his orchestra began their contribution to the gayeties. The The Corps will return in Septem- the spacious floor in gracefully in- When the Second Classmen leave and benediction were rendered by Dr. dance got under way quickly and ber as a Battalion of six companies, tricate curves was lead by A1 Haw- the Institute today they will not have Murray of the First Presbyterian from ten until eleven Terpsichore each headed by a company captain, kins, president of the Class, and ended their military education for Church in Lexington and members and her minions held the center of the ranking one of which will be the Miss Mattie Jackson. They were as- the rest of the year as the other of the Presbyterian and congrega- the stage. Many more pulchritudi- first captain in command of the bat- sisted by Louis Chadwick, vice-presi- classes have done, for the class of tion as well as patrons, alumni, and nous pinks and a larger number of talion. Exactly the same procedure '31 will then be on its way to the dent of the Class, and Miss Rene friends of the Institute were invited civilians to mingle with the Keydets will be followed next term as was various summer R. O. T. C. Camps. Greeves. The dance following the to attend the service. gave the Hop a charm not held by used at the beginning of school last figure was one of the best ever held This year V. M. I. will have repre- Dr. Pierce chose as his text verses the Opening Dance. fall. The Corps will remain in the at the Institute, thanks to the cap- sentatives in camps of four different from the eleventh apd twelfth chap- At eleven o'clock the floor was Battalion formation until just before able management of the Hop Com- branches of the service—Cavalry, In- ters of Hebrews, concentrating the cleared and in a few moments the or shortly after Christmas, when mittee and the sparkling music put fantry, Artillery and Chemical War- heart of his sermon on the words, monogram men in blue sweaters and make-overs will be held. At this time out by Tal Henry and his orchestra. fare. There has been much conver- "That they apart from us should not their girls in white gowns marched the Battalion will be made over into Joy reigned unconfined until two in sation in regard to the respective be made perfect." He stressed the in from the corners of the gym for a Regiment, following the same pro- the Morning when the staccato beats merits of each and so far the silver gram of the past term. Two Bat- linings have been more prominent fact that a man must choose not only the figure. This was an entirely new of the O. D.'s drum sounded a thing at V. M. I. for the figures for- talions of three companies each, each mournful curfew, driving the Cadets than the clouds. However, when the things which are good in life, but string of battered cars ease out of merly started the dance. It was a Battalion with its staff, and a Regi- and their girls out into the dark to things that are great as well as good, mental staff will compose the Corps. the Limit Gates the boys will be on so that vertical co-operation may be welcome innovation and eliminated search and wait for taxis. the delay which characterized the old In September the companies will their way to discover how much is obtained. "And vertical co-opera- (Continued on Page Eight.) way. Forming lines for the Grand not be composed of R. O. T. C. units fancy and how much is "straight dope." March Keydets and girls came down a.s this is impracticable in view of Sniper Makes Last Chemistry Dept. the floor and branched off at the op- the relative size of the Infantry com- Appearance of Year CAVALRY posite end. The lines moved slowly pany and each of the others. How- The cavalrymen have been order- Exhibits Tuesday around the sides and converging at ever at the Regimental make-over the ed to report to Fort Myer on June the center formed a V. M. I. mono- units will be assigned by companies Final Number Scores Great Suc- 15th. While there they will try to Chemical Library Opened and Other Branches Displayed. gram. The distribution of the fa- and any necessary adjustments will cess On Release Saturday. determine whether Washington by vors and the presentation of the Rat be made. The size of the Corps will moonlight is worth the price of Ar- medal and the Porter Cup followed. On Saturday last the Sniper made Day before yesterday the Chemis- undoubtedly have a natural increase its final appearance of the present lington under a blazing summer sun. next year, however, at this time, ru- They have expressed the hope that try Department, headed by Colonel After the brief pause for the fig- academic year. The Finals Number ure the dancing started again ant mors of the formation of extra com- their studies in horsemanship and Hunter Pendleton and Colonel Dil- was indeed a fitting issue with which lasted until twelve. panies see unfounded. to close one of the most successful tactics will not interfere with their lard, presented an exhibition in the more interesting extra curricula stu- Tal Henry and his orchestra made years in Sniper history. From the Maury-Brooks Hall. The exhibition dies. (Continued on Page Eight.) cover by Bumgardner to the Camel consisted of the official opening of Second Class Attempting INFANTRY cigarette advertisement on the back the new Chemicsl Library to the pub- we found much amusement that could The infantry will report to camp Endurance Contest Feature To Install Movietone lic. Another feature of the affair be favorably compared with that de- on the fifteenth. They will be at of Cavalry Exercises As a part of its finance program rived from any of the college hu- Camp Meade, about half way between was a complete display of all differ- for next year the Class of 1930 is morous periodicals which are to be Baltimore and Washington. Although ent parts of the curricula. One of the new features on the Fi- preparing to buy a sound reproduc- found in our files. they cherish no illusions in regard to nals program this year was the Cav- ing apparatus to add to the motion the amount of walkipg they will do, The library which was started this The art work of the Finals Num- alry endurance contest which waa picture equipment which the Corps from the number of cars they are year has a set of al Chemistry books ber was quite on a par with the high held yesterday. This event was one now ons. This equipment is installed taking, it is evident that no hiking that are used in class room work and standards that have been maintained of the most exciting and interesting in the Jackson Memorial Hall and is (Continued on Pace B.) many others which have been bought throughout the entire year. Diane of all those held during the week. used not only for educational pictures Smith, Eppie, Northcutt, Sledge, outright. Practically all of these are Captain Kent C. Lambert originat- but for entertainments for the Corps Cunningham and Nicholas all had FIRST CLASS BANQUET of modern authors and written ed the idea of having this novel con- of Cadets each Saturday night dur- few silent pictures of notable qual- The First Class, as a body, will modern lines and terms. There are test, which displayed most of the ing the year and the proceeds of meet for the last time at a ban- ity are now being produced. In or- other chemical and physical works phases of a cavalryman's work. The .these shows from the bulk of the quet at the Robert E. Lee Hotel der to provide itself with a revenue which can be classed as rariries dat- contest was open to only the mem- ;^unds which the Second Class must producing feature and to give the immediately following the dismiss- bers of the graduating class in the ing back as far as 1760. Most In- use in the presentation of the Final Corps the entertainment that is de- al of the Corps today. Many who cavalry unit. dustrial displays are kept in the li- Ball. sired next year's Second Clau has were planning an early departure The contest began with saddlii^ , This year the Second Class Finance formed a committee to take: care of have arranged to be at this last brary. The Chemistry Department up, walk, trot and gallop, then the Committee has been faced with a the financing of the project. It is get-together. was recently presented with pictures saber course was run. After this % «)M)rtag* of good pietures because (Continued on Pact Sight.) (Continued on P««« I.) (Continued on Pace Bight.) (Continued on Page I.) \ Superintendent De- NEW YORK TRIP CALLED Directory Class of BOMB BURSTS LAST Corps' Past Year One livers Annual Report OFF FRIDAY 1930 The 1930 "Bomb" burst last Fri- of Most Successful All Activities of Year Reviewed Owing to the delayed arrival in Rudisill, W. A., Electrical Engineering day immediately after dinner and Military Superiority, Outstand- With Improvements; Eng. New York of the main party of Westinghouse Electric Co., by three o'clock that afternoon Bldg. and Library Al- practically every man in barracks ing Sport Activities, and Aca- the Byrd Antarctic expedition the Pittsburgh, Pa. terations Included. had received a copy. demic Efficiency, Char- | Haase, C. H., Civil, acterize Year. proposed trip of the Corps of Ca- The art work of the book this At a meeting of the Board of Visi- United Gypsum Co., year follows no specific theme, but tors Saturday night the Superintend- dets to New York to act as a Boston, Mass. Colonel R. S. Dodson. the military idea is carried out in ent read his annual report for the Haase, W. F., Chemistry, The Corps of Cadets has every rea- guard of honor in the parade which a general way throughout. The past session. Below is given the sec- Dupont Co., son to be proud of its record dur- will be held in honor of the re- border work of the First Class Old Hickory, Tenn. ing the past year, one of the most . tions of more general interest to section is of an attractive modern- , , readers of THE CADET. turning explorer who is a former Eubank, W. B., Civil, successful the Institute has ever ex- 1 istic design, and the art work as perienced. j I have the honor to present here- cadet, was called off. General Le- Buckeye Cotton-Oil Co., a whole is highly commendable. with the 91st annual report of the Memphis, Tenn. Starting out in September with 709 jeune communicated with Rear According to the usual custom, Virginia Military Institute. My term Hope, W. F., Civil, this year's "Bomb" is divided into cadets the end of the year finds 652 of office as Superintendent com- Admiral Byrd while the latter was Pennsylvania R. R., six sections: The Institute, The still in ranks, the largest corps at menced on July 1, 1929, my predeces- in Panama awaiting the passage Philadelphia, Pa. Classes, Military, Athletics, Org- Finals in the history of V. M. I. But sor, Brigadier General W. H. Cocke, Lowry, W. L., Civil, the quality of the corps is the thing of his transport ships, "Eleanor anizations, and Social. The Beau- having resigned that office on the Teaching, Rensalaer, P. I., N. Y. ty Section is one of the best of of which we are most proud. Not only has it been the largest but, advice of his physicians. Boiling" and "City or New York" Grow, A. P., Civil, recent years. judging by its various achievements I wish to preface this, my first an- C. & P. Telephone Co., The success of this year's book across the Pacific and upon learn- during the past year, it may well nual report, with an expression of my is a result chiefly of the diligent ing that the party would not reach Washington, D. C. lay claim to the honor of being the profound appreciation of the high efforts and hard work of Wade Read, J. P., Chemistry, best. honor bestowed on me by the Board New York until over a week after Koppers Const. Co., Chapman, Editor-in-Chief, and Joe of Visitors in selecting me to be the Moffitt, Business Manager, whoJ.wh ' lIn mllltarmilitaryy trainintrainingg ititss superioritsuperiorityy the scheduled dismissal time of Pittsburgh, Pa. att Superintendent in succession to the Woodrum, C. A., L. A., were ably assisted by a competen^U^ <>sted not only by the official four distinguished men who . have the Corps, it was decided to aban- staff. The publication of an an-11 reports of Regular Army inspectors, W. and L., staff. The publication of an an- served the Institute with such fine nual of the caliber of the "Bomb" but by the comment of great num- don the trip. Lexington, Va. ability and self-sacrificing fidelity, is no small task, and these men bers of the alumni and visiting Army- McGlone, E. W., Civil, throughout the ninety years which deserve a great amount of credit. officers who have had an opportun- have elapsed since its foundation. Cotton Belt R. R., ity to see the corps in action at va- They are greatly beloved by those Company Awards Made on Pine Bluff, Ark. rious times during the year. These who have labored here in the years Adams, T. T., Civil, i commendations have not only ap- gone by, and will be remembered with Monday Afternoon Koppers Const. Co., Sixty-First Anti-Aircraft plied to precision in drills and pa- reverence in the years to come by Pittsburgh, Pa. rades on the parade ground, but also thos who Will reap the benfeits of Co. "F" Receives Garnett An- Moffitt, J. V., L. A., Artillery Here to the theoretical knowledge evidenced the seed which they have sown. drews: Co. "C" Receives In- Crew In Lexington Exhibit, in Military Science classes, the gen- tramural and Co. "D" Lexington, N. C. It is with a keen sense of my own Hanna, F. H., Chemistry, Guns and Searchlights On eral high state of military courtesy Receives Rifle Team and discipline and the high morale of inexperience as an educator that 11 Tubize Chatillon Co., Parade Ground. have taken up the task which they Cups. the Corps. Hopewell, Va. The Sixty-first Anti-Aircraft De- so brightly illuminated, and I would In addition to its marked excellence At the review yesterday afternoon, Saunders, W. T., Electrical, tachment from Fort Monroe, Va., do so with much trepidation were it in military training the Corps has cups were presented to the three Hampton, Va. stopped in Lexington on its way to not for the friendly guidance of the produced outstanding varsity ath- Davidson, J. T., Civil, Fort Sheridan, 111. This Detchment is Board of Visitors and the faithful companies that had excelled in gen- letic teams in most of the sports in giving demonstrations throughout the and loyal co-operation of the mem- eral ability during the past year, in- American T. & T. Co. which it participates, particularly in country en route, having with them bers of the administrative staff and tramural athletics and in rifle marks- Philadelphia, Pa. football, baseball, wrestling, boxing, the most recent developments along the faculty. Britt, A. S., Electrical, and track, and it has taken advant- manship. These cups were presented the line of anti-aircraft guns and I came to Lexington early in July, Westinghouse Electric Co., age of its opportunity for general to the captains of each company, with searchlights. 1929, and at once assumed my new Pittsburgh, Pa. physical development by an unprece- their names and the name of the duties. My days during vacation Fox, P. D., Civil, This detachment which encamped dented response to the call for intra- were spent in the endeavor to inform company engraved on it. These cups S. Div. Penn R. R. over night just outside of town, car- mural sports. myself in regard to the inner work- are presented annually and are kept ried with it 16 searchlights and 16 Mcintosh, O. T., Chemistry, But most important of all is the ings of the Institute so as to be able guns. Also, its own commissary and in the Library on display. Amreican Wire & Steel Co., evidence of greater application in to function on the opening of the kitchens. The complete outfit con- "F" Company won the efficicency Boston, Mass. Academic study than during former school year, and so as to be able to sisted of 108 trucks and about 300 cup for the second year in succession Black, A. F., Electrical, years. This has been made possible discuss the budget intelligently dur- and was presented to Captain B. W. Westinghouse Elec. Co., by the most sensible attitude of the ing the visit of the Governor and the McCray. The winner of this cup was Pittsburgh, Pa. In the afternoon while in Lexington Corps toward the suppression of gen- Budget Commission to the Institute in doubt until the last minute. Backham, R. S., L. A., the gun crew demonstrated the 1929 eral disorders in Barracks—in other in August. model anti-aircraft gun and machine "C" Company takes possession of Coca Cola Co., words the elimination of many of It was arid still is my aim not only gun on the V. M. I. parade ground. the Intramural Cup in athletics for Atlanta, Ga. the old time "prep" school forms of to become thoroughly informed with the past year. The winner scored 260 Brodnax, J. T., Electrical, The most outstanding characteris- amusement. reference to administrative and in- points and "A" Company was a close Sub., V. M. I., tics of this anti-aircraft gun were: structional affairs, but also to ac- Of the outstanding changes in the second with 249, in the most intensive Lexington, Va. electrical firing data computer, the quire full knowledge of the Institute's Military Department during the year program of intramural sports ever Gordon, W. K., L. A., "fool proof" fuse setter, and the re- .traditions and history. In this quest the most signally successful one is carried out at V. M. I. Something Sub., V. M. I., placeable lining of the piece. This I have been greatly assisted by dis- the organization of companies in the over 800 men competed in the boxing, Lexington, Va. replaceable lining could be changed cussions with many alumni. In these Corps by R. O. T. C. units, A and C wrestling, basketball, handball, swim- Gravatt, B. E., Civil, in less than two minutes. discussions I have been deeply im- companies being composed entirely ing, tennis and golf tournaments. The Buckeye Cotton Oil Co., pressed by the devotion and affec- This piece could attain a maximum of Cavalry, B Infantry, and D, E, and success of this year in this realm of Memphis, Tenn. tion which is felt for the Institute by horizontal distance of 15,000 yards F Artillery. By this combination of sport, is due largely to the efforts of Rogers, C. M. A., L. A. all former cadets. From them I have and a maximum vertical distance of R. O. T. C. and Corps organizations Herb Patchin, trainer and director of Sub., A. M. A., drawn inspiration, and I trust that 8,000 yards, although not both at the training has been greatly facilitated, intx-amural sports. Captain P. S. Ft. Defiance, Va. same time. my circle of friends among them may esprit developed and a foundation Willard received the cup for "C" Jones, A. C., Civil, be steadily widened as each year goes The machine gun displayed differ- laid for continuing orderly progress Company. by. .. Real Estate and Insurance, ed greatly from the Infantry field from year to year. Clarendon, Va. CAPITAL OUTLAY The Company Rifle Marksmanship i piece. This gun was very much larg- Another departure has been a Cup was presented to "D" Company. | Henry, J. C., Chemistry, er, being mounted on a large and more strict adherence to the pre- A special meeting of the Board of Gulf Refining Co., Visitors was held in Richmond on IThi s cup is annually presented to heavy tri-pod only practical for anti- scribed War Department schedules of that company which is most efficient j Philadelphia, Pa. aircraft work. The amunition belt training by the assignment of Fourth July, 1929, at which time a full dis- Taylor, J. B., Chemistry, cussion was had concerning the with the rifle on the range. Captain ] was all metal and came apart as the Classmen to R. O. T. C. units in the H. B. Blackwood was the recipient I Standard Oil Co., bullets were extracted from it. middle of the year. This makes it items of capital outlay which the Elizabeth, N. J. of the cup for his company. In the evening a searchlight sec- possible to cover the training pre- Board deemed to be of most press- Garcia, N. A., Electrical, I tion gave a demonstration. These scribed for the First Year Basic men ing importance. Chief among these Amer. & Porta Rica R. R., L items were the new Engineering searchlights are transported in Cadil- in ea?h unit in their first year rath- Power Co., Building and a new structure for the First Class Attend Finals lac trucks which are specially equip- er than delaying and crowding in the San Juan, Porta Rica. mess hall and kitchen. At a call on ped with shock obsorbers. These second and third years. Hilgartner, G. H., Civil, Governor Byrd the ensuing day, these At Wjmd L. lights are about six feet in diameter, Cornell University, In general appearance there has projects as wel las the remaining the carbon arc being the source of been a marked improvement through Cadets Are Guests For Nights Ithaca, N. Y. items on the program were urged by light and having large parbolic the adoption of a new style, semi- Following Examinations. Booton, J. R., Civil, the Board for the favorable consider- shaped reflectors. Each truck fur- Pershing cadet cap and more effi- American Bridge Co., ation of the Chief Executive. Thanks to the kind invitation ex- nishes the light it carries with pow- cient tailoring of uniforms. tended by the W. and L. students, Anbria, Pa. er. Everything about these lights is The estimates submitted for the 1 The discipline of the Corps prev- many of the First Classmen attend- Goodwyn, C. A., Electrical, electrically adjusted. The arcs are biennial period included the major iously referred to is further attest- ed the Dances of the W. and L. Fi- Gen. Elec. Co., continually turned while burning in portion of these items. As finally ed by a marked improvement in the nals. They are still talking about Schnectady, N. Y. i order to keep the ends of the carbons approved and enacted into law, the police of Barracks and grounds and how good they were. The music was Walker, C. J., Electrical, even, hence keeping the arcs uni- following projects only were includ- Gen. Electric Co., the greater respect shown for State ed, viz.: furnished by Jan Garber and his Or- , form. These searchlights are rotat- and Federal property. chestra who is well known at V. M. Schnectady, N. Y. ed about a transverse and a longi- Engineering Building $ 180,000 I. from former years, and who up- Andrews, L. R., Electrical, tudinal axis by electrical instruments. The year has been full of varied Payment of sewer loan 3,000 The "Lebylruss" Estate, Purchase of Pratt House 6,000 held his reputation for peppy music, j The advantage in this electrical op- experiences. The football trips to Additional stacks in Library 5,000 On Friday the thirtieth the Opening Zuni, Va. eration is that no one is required at Norfolk, Charlottesville and Roanoke, Improvements to water Informal was held, to which many Batte, D. J., Electrical, the light when it is being used. special formations for distinguished mains, hydrants, etc 5,000 visitors, the demonstration by a Reg- First Classmen, not having an Exam Norfolk, Va. Such demonstrations as these give Purchase of property on Walker, J. T., Electrical, ular Army Anti-Aaircraft Regiment, Letcher Avenue 14,000 the next day, went. Although it was Uncle Sam a chance to show the pub- performances for Pathe and Para- Improvements to kitchen 5,000 only an opening dance, it set a high Westinghouse Elec. Co., lic what taxes go for and how essen- mount movietone pictures—all gave Improvements to Ninety-four standard of enthusiasm and gaiety, Pittsburgh, Pa. tial and useful such instruments of Hall 9,600 the Corps an opportunity to show its one that was upheld on Saturday and Rutherford, J., L. A., war can be. Extension of heating system 2,400 Monday Nights. Univ. of Pa., efficiency and on no occasion did it Philadelphia, Pa. fail to merit the highest praise. It is $ 230,000 The Climax of the week-end came 1931 "BULLET" TO COME Kerlin, H. C., Civil, indeed unfortunate that the delay in Governor Byrd at the final confer- with the Final Ball on Tuesday night. OUT NEXT FALL Va. Bridge & Iron Wks., Byrd's party prevented the Corps ence with the Superintendent in re- The Permit for the First Class was Roanoke, Va. The 1931 "Bullet," which is being from accepting the invitation to be gard to the budget stated that he re- approved for "half an hour after end Scott, G. C., L. A., published by next year's Bomb staff, his guard of honor on his arrival in gretted the necessity which then pre- of dance" so that the Cadets had the Guaranty Trust Bond School, will be ready for distribution next New York City. vented the inclusion in the biennial unique pleasure of straggling back New York. fall. The staff is hard at work to budget of $120,000 for the construc- to Barracks in the early morning sun- The First Class particularly is to Witman, R. G., L. A., make this a superior issue. It will tion of a new building for the mess light after a night of high reyelry. 1 be congratulated as the leaders of Law School, U. of Pa., be along the line of former "Bullets" hall and kitchen, as he had presonal- The decorations for the Final Ball such a Corps. Let us hope that the Philadelphia, Pa. but will combine a number of new ly observed that there was a great were especially striking, as the en- oncoming classes, each in turn, will Miller, W. B., Electrical, features and have about 100 pageB and immediate need for the erection tire inside of the Gymnasium had take up the burden, maintain its high General Electric Co., , with no advertising. The "Bullets" and equipment of such a structure. been transformed with paper and standards and perpetuate the tradi- Schnectady, N. Y. j will be sold at the Q. M. D. for one (Continued On Page Seven) (Continued On Page Bis) 1 tional honor and glory of our Alma (Continued on Page Eight.) dollar. Mater.

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^Jcis-m w av v Cadet Teams Set Enviable Record Athletic Council Monograms and Numerals Award- In Athletics During the Year Elects Officers ed In Baseball and Track Talman and Wright Chosen Conference Champs In Wrestling; State Champs In Football. President and Vice-President. Athletic Council Makes Awards At Final Meeting of Year. BOXERS RUNNERS - UP IN Woods Talman and "Buck" Wright ADDISON MANAGES '31 TRI-STATE BASEBALL Captain, Baseball were recently elected to preside over Leads Trackmen BASEBALL; BADGETT TO LEAGUE the Athletic Council next year. HANDLE CINDERMEN Woods came to us from the John Place Third In State Track. Marshall High School of Richmond Emblems To Drake and Mc* and is one of the boys who has done FOOTBALL Mann. well as an athlete only after he ar- The 1929 Flying Squadron made rived here. His career at high school At the last meeting of the Athletic •one of the most remarkable records ended almost as soon as it began Council a great deal of important •ever made by a V. M. I. team. Under since he was "kicked off" the foot- business was taken up and many the able leadership of Captain A1 Vj ball squad there only after he had athletic awards were made to both Hawkins and coached by Bill Raft- been out for the first two weeks or varsity and rat twirlers and harriers. «ry and Ed Hess the Bid Red team and he did not take part in any Woods Talman, president of this smashed its way to a second State other sports. When he arrived in championship in two years, a drive 1927 he managed to stay out for ev- year's second class, was chosen pres- featured by the second consecutive erything, and although making ident of the Council from the list of •win over the University of Virginia no numeral as a football player and nominees promulgated in the mess and the third over V. P. I. scoring only one point as a javelin hall. Wright, D. D., was chosen In addition to team laurels indi- tosser, he found his element vice-president. vidual honors came to nearly every wrestling, having no trouble in mak- man on the first string eleven. Six ing the Rat team and for the past Varsity track man receiving num- players—Hawkins, Scott, V. Grow, two years effectively managing to erals were as follows: Captain Read, Chadwick, Dunn, and Willard—were discourage all aspirants for his J. P., of Lynchburg, Va.; Swank, C. chosen for each of the various All- weight on the varsity squad. During J., Winchester; Holtzclaw, C. R., State teams, and two others—Haase the past year he has scored highly, Hampton, Va.; Jackson, W. W., Al- and V. Grow—were placed on at least being able to win the Southrn Con- bertville, Ala.; Mitchell, R., Rich- one mythical team. Hawkins and ference Title for his class and also mond, Va.; Haase, W. F., Richmond, Scott received All-Southern mention, being a semi-finalist at the National Va.; Grow, A. P., Lynchburg, Va.;- and the latter's name also appeared Wrestling Tournament. Smith, H., Richmond, Va.; Bond, J. P., Virginia Beach, Va.; Wise, H. A., on the Associated Press All-Ameri- "Buck" Wright has been a star for can honor roll. New York City; Rorabaugh, W. H., the past two years and gives ample Jersey Shore, Pa.; Romm, E. D., Nor- Five members of the Flying promise of being able to set a high "GILLIE" LAUGHORN "HAM" SMITH folk, Va.; Shirley, A. G., Richmond, Squadron—Hawkins, Chadwick, V. record before he leaves. Wright Va.; Nicholas, H. T., Lynchburg, Grow, Scott, and Dunn—were select- "Gillie" Laughorn was chosen to made four numerals as a rat and has "Ham" Smith of Richmond has Va.; Wanger, H. D., Little Rock, ed by a vote of the coaches of the be the pilot of the baseball team for since made a monogram in football been selected as the man to lead the Ark.; Heald, J. M. D., Lynchburg, Northern Division of the Southern and served on the varsity track the coming year at the recent meet 1931 track team. Strange to say, Va.; Brown, R. P., Lynchburg, Va.; Conference to play against the team. Phillips, J. A., University, Va. ing of the Athletic Council. "Gillie' Southern Division team at the Shrine Smith never engaged in athletics charity game in Atlanta on New came to us from Jefferson High while he was a student of the John The following men received varsity Year's Day. The first four men- School in Roanoke where he had made VIRGIL GROW WINS Mbrshall High School, of his native baseball monograms: Captain Biggs, tioned actually accepted and played quite an athletic record for himself city. "Ham" did not arrive in Lex J., Wichita Falls, Tex.; Blocker, W. V., Norfolk, Va.; Grow, V., Lynch- in the game, the work of Hawkins having been on football, baseball PORTER CUP ing ton until the first of October, burg, Va.; Laughorn, E., Roanoke, and Chadwick having been respon- 1927. On coming back from the Su- and tennis teams. He was also Virgil Grow, of Lynchburg, foot- sible in a large measure for the vic- Va.; Jacobie, L. M., Tallahassee, chosen to lead Jefferson's baseball ball, basketball, and baseball star, perintendent's office in care of a very tory scored by the upper end of the Fla.; Gillespie, M., Tazewell, Va.; team his senior year there. Since was awarded the Porter Cup at the kind and helpful Old Keydet he was conference. Incidentally of the Williams, H. P., Roanoke, Va.; Saun- Monogram Hop Saturday night as asked whether he itnended to play dozen teams chosen from, only Ten- his stay with us he has played on rat ders, W. T., Hampton, Va.; Hull, C. the best all around varsity athlete. football, and, on his replying in the nessee placed more men than V. M. baseball and football teams and has G., Nashville, Tenn.; Waite, R. F.,. This cup, the highest award given to negative he was told to choose some I. on the All-Star squad of twenty- made monograms in varsity baseball Livermore Falls, Me.; Noble, C., V. M. I. athletes, is presented annual- sport. Track did not begin until the five. and football. He should and will, Richmond, Va.; Cutchin, B. M., ly at this time and is the gift of H. following spring so he elected that, Franklin, Va. doubtlessly, prove himself a compe- The Cadets won eight of the ten G. Porter of the Class of 1908. Mr. and when the season arrived he kept tent captain. Rat track numerals were awarded games of a difficult schedule, and Porter was the winner of the Wil- his promise, but was no shining light, to the following men: Draper, Roa- scored on both Florida and Kentucky, liams-Graham Cup, which was scoring only four points for the whole noke, Va.; Johnston, E. P., Roanoke, awarded on the same basis. Upon the two Conference leaders that reg- year. The following year he <'blos- Va.; Phillips, E. L., Jacksonville, istered victories over V. M. I. Hamp- At a meeting of the A. I. E. E. the discontinuation of the Williams- somed" forth and it is" needless for Fla., Gatewood, H. M., Richmond, den-Sidney, Richmond, The Citadel, the following men were elected for Graham Cup, Mr. Porter offered to office for the comping year: us to tell of his performance for the Va.; Barkhurst, G. L., Baltimore, Davidson, Virginia, Maryland, Clem- substitute another in its place. The Shell, G. R., President. past two seasons. Incidentally, we Md.; Payne, N. G., Roanoke, Va.; son, and V. P. I. (the last four be- Athletic Association accepted the of- Bell., M. G., Sturgis, S. D.; Nichols, Wills, C. L., Secretary. will add that he holds the Institute ing Conference opponents) were de- fer and the cup which bears the C. S., Reno, Nevada; Stewart, G. L., Fitzgerald, V., Chairman. record for the Mile and is co-holder feated. name of its donor is annually pre- Corpus Christi, Tex.; Pettigrew, W. Smith, H., Executive Committee. sented to V. M. I.'s outstanding in the Two Mile. He is also consid Under a terrific Tampa heat V. M. H., Richmond, Va.; Patterson, A. S., Romm, E. D., Executive Com- athlete. ered the best distance runner in the I. stopped Florida's running attack mittee. Lynchburg, Va.; Saunoers, J. W., and bowed only to a clever overhead The V. M. I. Athletic Association State. Roanoke, Va.; Tompkins, W. F., game. The Squadron entered the 'Continued On Page Six) Richmond, Va. game slated for an overwhelming de The following rats received num- feat, but scored one touchdown and erals in baseball: Brockman, R. H., almost a second by forward passes, Madison Run, Va.; Ford, V. H., upsetting the dope to hold Florida Athletic Schedule For 1929-1930 Lynchburg, Va.; Robinson, L. A., 12-7. Brunswick, Ga.; Williams, E. R., In the twenty-fifth gridiron bat- Football Schedule For 1930. 1931 Boxing Schedule. Roanoke, Va.; Greiner, C. E., Orange, tle with the University of Virginia Va.; Edmunds, P. C., Halifax, Va.; the Flying Squadron, with the entire Sept, 27— Here (Tentative) Wilson, F. C., Norfolk, Va.; Travers, Oct. 4—St. Johns College Here Here Corps in Charlottesville to back it, Jan. 27—Duke P. G., Alexandria, Va.; Siegel, C. L., Oct. 11—The Citadel Charleston, S. C. Richmond, Va.; Outten, E. R., Town- outplayed the Cavaliers in every de- Jan. 24—University of North Carolina Raleigh Oct. 18—U. of Virginia (Homecoming) Here send, Va.; Allen, W. L., Richmond, partment of the game to win by a Jan. 31—University of Virginia Here 20 to 7 score. Oct. 25—University of Maryland Richmond Here Va.; Buzel, W. H., Petersburg, Va. Nov. 1—Davidson College Here Feb. 14—V. P. I A determined Maryland team, Badgett, E. D., of Richwood, W. Nov. 8—Clemson College Here Feb. 21—University of South Carolina There meeting a worn Cadet machine in Va., was selected manager for next Nov. 15—University of Kentucky ... Lexington, Ky. Feb. 23—The Citadel There Richmond, led 6 to 0 after a hard year's varsity track team and Mc- Nov. 27—V. P. I Roanoke fought first half, but was unable to 1931 Track Schedule. Ewan, J. A., of Orlando, Fla., will stop a dogged 80 yard mach for a manage the rat harriers. Addison, 1931 Wrestling Schedule. April 4—University of Maryland Here touchdown in the last frame and V. W. T., of Norfolk, Va., will manage (Tentative) April 11—North Carolina State There M. I. won, 7-6. McCray's punting, varsity baseball and Whitney, J. R., April 18—University of Virginia Here Dunn's line smashig, and Hawkins' Jan. 24—Duke University : Here of White Plains, N. Y., will handle May 2—V. P. I There leadership were factors in the at- Jan. 31—U. S. Naval Academy Annapolis the rat nine. May 9—State Meet W. and L. tack of the Cadets. ^ Feb. 7—Davidson College Here The following assistant managers Captain Covington's sensational Feb. 21—V. P. I Blacksburg of football were selected: Rawlings, return of punts and Kentucky's husky Feb. 28—U. of Nor Carolina Raleigh, N. C. 1931 Baseball Schedule. H. R.; Shell, J. C.; Neikirk, J. D.; line, outweighing the Cadets twenty- Cutchins, B. M.; Balbin, P. D.; Mer- 1931 Basketball Schedule. (Tentative) genhagen, S. J.; Hansbrough, L. J.; five pounds to the man, together (Tentative) Fosque, J. D. proved too much for V. M. I. on March 31—University of Maryland Here Homecoming Day, and the Flying Jan. 10—St. Johns College Here April 13—University of Virginia Here Dake, W. S., of Austin, Tex., was Squadron went down to fighting de- Jan. 23—University of Virginia Here April 14—University of North Carolina Here awarded an emblem for services as feat, 23 to 12. Jan. 28—V. P. I Blacksburg April 18—William and Mary Here baseball manager. McMann, W. E- Jan. 30—University of Maryland College Park J., of Danville, Va., was awarded an The V. P. I. game, the twenty- April 24—North Carolina State There Jan. 31—U. S. Naval Academy Annapolis emblem for his services as cheer seventh of the series with a record April 25—University of North Carolina There Feb. 6—University of North Carolina Here leader. crowd of over 20,000, was a final April 29—North Carolina State Here Feb. 7—V. P. I Here and brilliant exhibition of a power- May 2—V. P. I There Feb. 11—University of Virginia Charlottesville ful, fast, and experienced Cadet team. May 4—University of Virginia There WISE CRACKS Feb. 14—William and Mary College Here Led by Captain Hawkins, who alone May 9—V. P. I Here Feb. 21—University of N. Carolina Chapel Hill gained more ground than the entire May 15—University of Maryland There America is the land of opportun- Gobbler team, the Flying Squadron, ity, which may account for so much (Continued On Page Six) knocking. ldbui,diwwil THE CADET rr:r:":crz^er° '!ciaude Hull Delivers Valedictory Publication of the , VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE Professors and instructors are paid at V. M. I.! Cl

FRANK HOPE LOUIS CHADWICK Historian, Class of 1930. Vice-President, Class of 1930.

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