THE CADET 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—University of Richmond 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.! ClSouthern Conference V. V. I. 33 V. P. I. 17 Holtzendorf, Field Artillery, (DOL), and military duties except meal for- can realize, came over every men Tourney. U. of N. C. 13 W. & L. 13 and Major George W. Price, Infan- mations and the parade were dis- present. Duke 6. try, (DOL), were unstinting in their pensed with. However, examinations Captains of the companies in for- 1930 Boxing Schedule. praise of every department of tac- were held the next day for the ma- mer years first stepped forward and tics covered by the several units rep- jority of the Corps, and the time free presented to the graduating officers Jan. 18—Western Md. College 5; V. M. I. 2 Here resented here. was utilized for the purpose of pre- tokens of esteem from the companies Jan. 26—U. of Virginia 4; V. M. I. 3 Charlottesville The official report as released to paring. Some few of the Corps dis- which they have served. Company Feb. 1—U. of North Carolina .... 4; V. M. I. 3 Here THE CADET by Col. Dodson, fol- sapated in Lexington to the extent commanders received gold watches; Feb. 8—U. S. Military Acad 5; V. M. I. 2 West Point lows: of attending three picture shows, and first lieutenants received gold wrist Feb. 15—V. P. 1 4; V. M. I. 3 Blacksburg watches; and second lieutenants re- FOR CAVALRY UNIT a handfull made dashes to neighbor- 1930 Basketball Schedule. The efficiency of the Section Room ing towns, for the last holiday of the ceived cigarette cases. After instruction was manifest throughout year. the presentation of these gifts, the Jan. 9—Hampden-Sidney Col 16; V. M. I. 32 Here the inspection as evidenced by the company officers in turn expressed Jan. 11—St. Johns College 32; V. M. I. 20 Here general high grades attained in the Ultra-Tropical. their appreciation for the gifts and Jan. 15—Bridgewater College 30; V. M. I. 32 Here several subjects in which examination She carried a shower bouquet of gave a word of thanks to those who Jan. 20—N. C. State 29; V. M. I. 22 .! Here was conducted. An observer is im- roses, lilies-of-the-valley and garden- have served under them. They could Jan. 29—U. of Virginia 26; V. M. I. 34 Here pressed by the helpful attitude main- ias, and wore as her only garment a say only a word; for most of them Feb. 1—V. P. 1 39; V. M. I. 35 Blacksburg tained by the instructors which en- pearl necklace.—Newark Evening broke down and were unable to fin- Feb. 5—Davidson College 35; V. M. I. 27 Here couraged the cadets to ask questions News. (Continued On Page Seven) Feb. 7—Sewanee 31; V. M. I. 22 Here freely. In short, real instruction is Feb. 8—W. and M. College 40; V. M. I. 22 Here given. The individual efficiency of Feb. 12—U. of Maryland 44; V. M. I. 25 Here the instructors was apparent in all Cadet Teams Set Enviable Record Feb. 15—V. P. 1 21; V. M. I. 43 Here sections. Feb. 19—U. of Virginia 34; V. M. I. 24 Charlottesville General rating of unit—Excellent. In Athletics During Year Feb. 22—U. of Maryland 36; V. M. I. 23 College Park The policy carried out by the P. M. 1930 Track Schedule. SI & T. of affording all first class- Conference Champs In Wrestling; State Champs In Football. men the opportunity to command April 5—U. of Virginia 55 5-16 to 70 1-5 There units at drills and ceremonies gives April 12—N. C. State 69 to 57 Here (Continued From Page Three) ing the dual meet season and had to each graduate invaluable experi- April 19—Maryland 68 1-2 to 57 1-2 There with every man playing beautiful scored over the Army, was the pre ence and in effect rounds out his mili- April 28—Bridgewater College . ...107 to 19 Here football, ten of them their last for tournament favorite, but the Cadets tary education. Each graduate is May 3—V. P. 1 64 to 62 Here the Institute, triumphed over the surprised everyone, themselves in- hereby better fitted to function as May 10—State Meet, Blacksburg. Won by Virginia; W. and L. sec- Blacksburg crew, 14 to 0. cluded, by capturing five of the an officer upon completing the ond; V. M. I. third. RAT FOOTBALL eight individual championships and course. The Rat football team, coached by placing second in two of the remain- 1930 Baseball Schedule. The administration and training of Major S. M. Heflin, Ab Barnes, and ing three classes. V. M. I. scored March 26—Bridgewater 7; V. M. I. 7 Here the unit with the facilities available Pete Hesmer, was handicapped by a total of 33 poitns, V. P. I. was March 29—Hampden-Sidney 2; V. M. I. 8 Here closely approximates perfection. the lack of experienced material, but runner-up with 17, Washington and April 2—R. M. C 0; V. M. I. 11 Here FOR INFANTRY UNIT by the end of the season was a well- Lee and North Carolina tied for The facilities for training R. O. T. knit fighting eleven. The young key- third with 13, and Duke was fifth April 6—U. of Virginia 2; V. M. I. 12 Here C. cadets in both theoretical and dets turned in only one victory, but with 9. The Cadets also went thru April 9—Davidson 1; V. M. I. 5 Here practical work are most excellent and this was over a powerful Virginia their second consecutive season with- April 12—Medical College 4; V. M. I. 6 Here are used to full advantage. The in- Freshman team, which had been rated out defeat by a Conference team, April 15—N. C. University 3; V. M. I. 9 Here struction and training is well bal- two or three touchdowns the strong- losing only to the exceptionally April 18—N. C. State 4; V. M. I. 6 (10 inn.) There anced and of a high standard. er machine. V. M. I. held the heavy strong Navy team in a dual meet. April 19—N. C. University Rain The formal ceremonies executed bv and powerful Maryland team to a Coach Hesmer took three of his men, April 26—U. of Virginia .'..... 1; V. M. I. 10 There the cadets, consisting of Escort to scoreless tie. The Cadets lost to the Capt. Feild, McCrary, and Capt- April 30—N. C. State Rain the Colors, Regimental Parade, and N. C. State Freshmen at Raleigh, to ain-elect Talman, to the National In- May 3—V. P. 1 1; V. M. I. 0 (16 in.) There Formal Guard Mounting were per- the William and Mary Freshmen in tercollegiate Meet at State College, May 7—U. of Maryland 9; V. M. I. 10 Here formed in a superior manner. a night game at Williamsburg and Pa. Feild and Talman were the only May 10—V. P. 1 11; V. M. I. 2 ..., >„.,... Here General rating of unit—Excellent. to the V. P. I. Freshmen in a snow Easterners to get by the first round May 13—U. S. Marines 4; V. M. I. 2 ..! There FOR FIELD ARTILLERY UNIT battle at Blacksburg. of the tournament, May 14—U. of Maryland 3; V. M. I. 10 There The Unit Administration is Excel- CROSS COUNTRY The boxers, whose lack of balanced lent. The instruction, theoretical The varsity cross country team, team strength had caused them to and practical, is well balanced and of ed by the four Southern Conference coached by Major H. M. Read, en- lose five straight dual meets, proved Of the Freshman teams in the in- excellent standard. The facilities for teams in Virginia. joyed a successful season, defeating the "dark horse" of the seventh an- door sports, the wrestlers turned in this instruction are excellent and Virginia in a dual meet, losing by a nual boxing tournament at Char- the best record, winning three meets V. M. I.'s fine showing on the diar used to full advantage. close score to V. P. I., and placing lottesville. A close decision in the out of five. The boxers triumphed mond was due partly to excellent The formal ceremonies are of the second to V. P. I. in the State cross last bout of the finals prevented V. twice in six starts, but three of their pitching by Williams, Noble, and Ma- highest order and reflect the gener- country run entered by V. P. I., Vir- M. I. from gaining a tie with Flor- losses were by margins of one point. son and partly to the fact that in al state of the morale and esprit de ginia, and Washington and Lee. ida for first honors. As it was, Flor- The basketball team, which was hit most games the entire team hit the corps. Th unit as a whole is on a Ham Smith was the individual star, ida won the championship with 14 heavily by academic deficiencies that ball regularly. Though errors lost very high plane and closely resem- being an easy winner in all three of points, V. M. I. was second With 11, made several of the most promising two games, the Cadets generally bles perfection. It is believed the the meets in which he competed. Bond and Tulane was third with 10. players ineligible, was able to win fielded sharply and gave their pitch- same can be said of the Corps as a was close to Smith in ability, and only two games out of nine played. ers good support. Captain Biggs, whole. Wise, Derbyshire, and Hanna round- McCray, in the heavyweight divi- In addition to intercollegiate com- shortstop; Jacobie, first base; Grow, The Virginia Military Institute is ed out a team that performed well sion, Chapman, in the 155 pound petition in the sports mentioned, in- second base and Laughorn, third outstanding in its excellence as a under all conditions, one of the races class, and Captain Rogers in the 115 tramural contests among the com- base, formed a veteran infield good reservoir for the procurement of of- having been held in the mud at pound class were the mainstays of apnies attracted many entries from on both offense and defense, and the ficers both regular and reserve. Blacksburg and one in a snow storm the team during the regular sea- the non-varsity athletes. Under the hitting of Gillespie, shifted from the General rating of unit—Exellent. at Charlottesville. son. However, Palmer, who was one direction of Herbert Patchin, varsity pitcher's mound to the outfield, was of the big guns on last year's team By command of Major General The Rat cross country team, trainer and director of intramural a factor in nearly every game. entered the tournament and went to Sladen. coached by Pete Hesmer, competed in athletics, tournaments were held in the finals in the unlimited class while The Track team lost the opening (Signed): ALBERT GILMOR, only one meet, losing to the strong basketball, boxing, wrestling, swim- McCray dropped to the 175 pound meet to Virginia, but came into its Lt.-Col., C. A. C. (DOL), V. P. I. Freshman team, but show- ming, handball, and basketball free class. The latter was also defeated own to take four meets in a row, Acting Assistant Adjutant General. ing promise of future development. throwing. These contests serve the defeating Maryland, N. C. State, in the finals. Chapman fought his usual purpose of developing and dis- WINTER SPORTS way to the top and was declared Bridgewater, and V. P. I. Captain VIRGIL GROW WINS PORTER The V. M. I. varsity boxing and covering new material for the var- Jack Read and Joe Swank both CUP Conference champion in the 155 sity and Freshman teams, and of in- wrestling teams made remarkable pound class. equalled the Institute record of 12 (Continued From Patre Three) records in the winter season, win- suring some form athletic participa- feet in the pole vault during the sea- Medal, which is awarded each year ning the Southern Conference wrest- The basketball team, though win- tion by a large majority of the ca- son, and Ham Smith lowered the to the best athlete in the rat class, ling championship and placing sec- ning only four of 13 games during dets in the corps. time of his teammate, Jack Bond, was presented to Paul Travers of ond in the boxing tournament. The the season, improved steadily in the BASEBALL AND TRACK from 4:34 to 4:32.5 in the mile run. Alexandria. Young Travers has won basketball team, almost entirely re- face of strong opposition and sur- The V. M. I. varsity baseball and Smith now holds both the mile and numerals in football, basketball, and built from last year, had an unsuc- prised experts at Atlanta by forcing track teams enjoyed the most suc- two mile Institute records. baseball and gives promise of val cessful year, but broke even with Tennessee to the limit in the Confer- cessful seasons they have had in sev- uable varsity material. both Virginia and V. P. I. in two- ence cage tourney. Tennessee de- eral years, almost matching the ex- In the State meet held at Blacks- game series. feated Washington and Lee the next cellent records made by the fall and burg, Virginia won, with V. M. I. a FIRST CLASS ATTEND The Institute's leadership in day, and was put out of the running winter sports teams. The baseball half point behind Washington and FINALS AT W. AND L. by Alabama, the eventual winner of Lee, but well ahead of V. P. I. Ham (Continued From Page Two) Southern Wrestling was recognized team won 11 out of 15 games, ending at the annual meeting of the South- the championship. the season as runner-up to V. P. I. Smith added to his title of "Big cardboard pillars. The taste of the Four" cross country champion with Students medits high praise. ern Conference when the first Con- The first team was composed of in the Tri-State League, composed ference wrestling tournament was only two monogram men, the other of Southern Conference teams in a victory in the mile and tie with The kind hospitality of the Minks Bond, V. M. I., in the two miles. awarded to V. M. I. The meet was three being new material from last Virginia, North Carolina, and Mary- and their gracious treatment of the Mitchell defeated Lybrook in another a success in every way, and teams year's rat team. There was a plenti land. The track team, winner in First Classmen has won them the hair-raising finish in the 880, Cap- from five of the seven institutions ful supply of reserves and through four out of five dual meets, lost by gratitude of the Class of '30 and THE tain Jack Read tied for first in the CADET wishes to take this oppor- sponsoring wrestling were repre- out the season the new men were half a point to Washington and Lee sented by entries. Washington and pole vault, and the Cadet relay team tunity to extend thanks on behalf of used and gained experience. Only the runner-up position to Virginia in the "Big Four" state meet enter- was an easy winner, establishing a the Cadets who attended the dances. Lee, which had been undefeated dur- one man will be lost by graduation. new record of 3 minutes 27.4 seconds. Britton to Edit Directory, 1930-31 General Lejeune Directory, 1929-30 Sniper Staff Ban- Cadet Next Year CLASS ORGANIZATIONS Writes New Book CLASS ORGANIZATIONS quets At Hotel Class of 1931. Class of 1930 Rufus Fort Selected To Re Bus- "Reminiscences of a Marine" To 'Blimp" Rutherford Proves To iness Manager. President—W. G. Talman. President—A. M. Hawkins. Vice-President—G. R. E. Shell. Be Released In September. Vice-President—L. G. Chadwick. Be Able Toastmaster. STAFFS ANNOUNCED AT Historian—B. S. Leavell. COVERS EXPERIENCES OF Historian—W. F. Hope. MANY GIRLS PRESENT ADD ANNUAL BANQUET Class of 1932. WRITER TO PRESENT Class of 1931 COLOR TO FESTIVITY At the last meeting of the Athletic President—R. R. Turner. The Corps, Alumni and friends of President—W. G. Talman. On Sunday night the members of Council Carlyle (Ikey) Britton, of the Institute will be interested to Vice-President—-G. R. E. Shell. the Sniper staff held their banquet Richmond, Virginia, was named as Vice-President—J. C. Monks. Historian—L. -J. Hansbrough. learn that General Lejeune has com- Historian—B. S. Leavell. in the Robert E. Lee Hotel. Several the Editor-in-Chief of THE CADET pleted his book, "The Reminscences Class of 1932 distinguished guests and many pret- for next year. Under Britton, who Class of 1933. of a Marine" which is to be published ty girls helped to contribute to the has taken the reins from the capable early in September. Dorrance & Co., President—R. R. Turner. President—J. L. Epps. success of the climax of a success- hands of Porter McCray, THE CA- a well-known house of Philadelphia, Vice-President—J. C. Monks. ful year. Altogether about fifty DET is certain to carry on in the Vice-President—C. L. Siegel. Historian—W. W. Holt. will be the publishers. Historian—L. J. Hansbrough. persons were present. same efficient manner as it has done The book is not in the fiction class this season. With a capable staff to Toastmaster Jimmy Rutherford be- nor is it a serious historical work. It offer its aid and a wealth of mate- gan the ceremonies by presenting ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION is purely and simply a series of rem- ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION rial and advice obtained from the re- Claude Hull, Editor-in-Chief of the iniscences and personal observations. tiring staff, THE CADET will be Officers 1930 Sniper. Claude made a short Officers. General Lejeune begins with the pe- well handled. The new editor has President—V. B. Grow, '30. speech of welcome and advised every- riod just prior to his entrance to the had considerable experience in news- President—W. G. Talman. one to begin eating. The meal waa Naval Academy in 1884 and carries Vice-President—W. G. Talman, '31. paper work and has very satisfactor- Vice-President—D. D. Wright. one of Alec Thelan's best efforts. It it up to date. He has a wealth of Graduate Manager—Major B. B. ily handled much of the sports news Graduate Manager—Major B. B. consisted of cantaloupe, olives, cel- material to draw from, including two Clarkson. this year. Clarkson. ery, steak with mushrooms, french wars, the revolution in Panama, in- Secretary—Col. G. L. Barton, Jr. Secretary—Col. G. L. Barton, Jr. Faculty Committee On Athletics. friend potatoes, salad, ice cream and Rufus Fort, of Nashville, Tennes- surrections in the Philippines and cake, and coffee. see, will be Business Manager and Faculty Committee On Athletics. Colonel Poague, Chairman. Nicaragua, and his term as Com- During the course of the dinner several new plans are being made to Colonel J. A. Anderson, Chairman. Colonel J. A. Anderson. mandant of the Marine Corps. The short speeches were made by Capt. increase the business end. Colonel Couper. Colonel Couper. Colonel Barton. last chapter is devoted to his first Ramey, Albin Peden, Frank Hanna, At the annual CADET banquet, year as superintendent of the Vir- Colonel Barton. Lieutenant-Colonel Edwards. Lieutenant-Colonel Edwards. Charlie Willis, and Mr. Thompson, which was held at the Dutch Inn, ginia Military Institute which should and Mrs. Johnson, the publishers of Lieutenant-Colonel Purdie. Lieutenant-Colonel Purdie. Britton announced the following staff prove particularly interesting to the the Sniper. Then Hull made a speech Post Exchange Council. for next year: faculty and the Corps. In no case Post Exchange Council. of appreciation for the work done does General Lejeune attempt to Editorial Staff. Colonel Pendleton. Colonel Pendleton. and the assistance given by the old give an impartial account of the Managing Editor, C. H. Dayhuff; Colonel Barton. Colonel Barton. and new staffs. He also said that scenes or events. He deals with the Assistant Managing Editor, G. R. Colonel Dodson. Colonel Dodson. although the Sniper had failed to personal, human side rather than the Shell; Assistant Editor, J. M. Wiley; Colonel Couper, P. E. Officer. Colonel Couper, P. E. Officer. meet with the approval of the au- cold, historical facts. News Editor, J. R. Adams; Engineer- Coaching Staff. thorities this year, the staff had ac- General Lejeune has made a host Coaching Staff. complished what it set out to do. ing Editor, J. K. Fitzgerald; Feature Head Coach—W. C. Raftery. Editor, J. B. Baker; Assistant Fea- Assistant Coaches— Read, Hess, of friends during his career and the Head Coach—W. C. Raftery. Cantwell Brown, Editor-in-Chief ture Editor, F. H. Trapnell; Exchange Binish, Heflin, Hesmer, Grow, Knox, publication of his reminiscences is Assistant Coaches—Major Read, for 1931, replied on behalf of the in- Editor, E. L. Laughorn; Alumni Edi- Granfelt, Marguiles. being eagerly awaited. Hess, Binnish, Hesmer, Major coming organizations. He pointed tor, J. R. T. Carmichael; Sports Edi- Director of Physical Education and Heflin, Barnes, Marguiles, Capt. out that the Sniper had won first tor, E. R. Trapnell. Intramural Athletics—Granfelt and Knox. prize at the meetin gof the College Patchin. Banquet Held By Cadet Press Asociation of Virginia, and Business Staff. Director of Physical Education. Advertising Manager, H. A. Wise; Monogram Club. Staffs At Dutch Inn hoped that he and his associates would do as well. Wade Chapman Assistant Advertising Manager, A. President—W. G. Talman, '31. Captain Granfelt. G. Johenning; Assistant Advertising Vice-President—To be selected. Colonel Dixon Makes Talk As Director of Intramural Athletics. and Tucker Wilkins, representatives Manager, J. W. Richardson; Circula- Secretary-Treasurer—To be select- Faculty Advisor. Herb. Patchin. of the Bomb and THE CADET, were also called on for a few remarks. tion Manager, W. R. Watkins; As- ed. A feast for a king—or a scribe. Monogram Club. The banquet broke up shortly after- sistant Circulation Manager, B. E. That was THE CADET banquet at Football. President—V. B. Grow, '30. wards to allow the Keydets some Barns; Assistant Circulation Man- the Dutch Inn on the 24th of May. Vice-President—W. G. Talman, '31. ager, C. E. Taylor. Captain—R. F. Dunn, '32. time alone with their dates. Manager—M. Gillespie, '31. By seven-thirty members of both Secty-Treas.—G. B. Fields, '30. staffs had arrived and found a very Rat Manager—W. W. Hollowell, Football. '31. attractive dinner awaiting them in Annual Report Delivered the private dining room. The ban- Captain—W. T. Saunders, '30. Names of Faculty and Basketball. quet got under way quickly and a Rat Manager—G. B. Feilds, '30. Summer Occupation Given By lhe Superintendent Captain—M. M. Brown, '31. busy silence marked the first part. Basketball. Activities of Year Reviewed; Manager—S. M. Lockhart, '31. Porter McCray acted as toastmas- Captain—T. L. Scott, '30. Many Instructors Remain At Institute. Improvements Mentioned. Rat Manager—R. A. Smith, '31. ter and introduced the visiting mem- Manager—J. V. Moffitt, '30. bers of the Bomb and Sniper staffs, Rat Manager—J. T. Brodnax, '30. For the interest of those wishing (Continued From Page Two) Baseball. each of whom expressed their appre- He allocated instead $5,000 for tem- Baseball. to keep in touch with the various Captain—E. L. Laughorn, '31. ciation and offered congratulations porary repairs to the kitchen in or- Captain—J. Biggs, '30. members of the Academic Staff, the Manager—W. T. Addison, '31. to THE CADET upon the year's der to alleviate the bad conditions ex- Manager—W. S. Drake, '30. following directory follows: Rat Manager—J. R. Whitney, '31. work. Colonel Dixon, the guest of Rat Manager—F. T. Wilkins, '30. isting there. However, an inspection Colonel Edwards, Hamilton, Ber- honor, made a short talk in his ca- of the kitchen and mess hall will, I Track. Track. muda, care Martin Express Co. pacity as faculty advisor, outlining am confident, convince anyone that Captain—H. Smith, '31. the relations between THE CADET Captain—J. P. Read, '30. Colonel Mallory, V. M. I., Lexing- the need for new construction is urg- Manager—C. A. Goodwin, '30. Manager—E. D. Badgett, '31. and the authorities and discussing ton, Va. ent, and- that a delay of two years in Rat Manager—P. S. Willard, '30. Rat Manager—J. A. McEwan, '31. the influence of THE CADET upon Colonel Moseley, Instructor French obtaining an appropriation for the people outside the Institute. McCray Wrestling. at William and Mary College, Wil- requisite funds will cause the exist- Wrestling. then introduced the Editor for next Captain—G. B. Feild, '30. liamsburg, Va., 421 Scotland St. ing bad conditions to become mate- Captain—W. G. Talman, '31. year, "Ike" Britton. Britton an- Manager—C. A. Woodrum, '30. Colonel Mayo, V. M. I., Lexington, rially worse. Manager—E. L. Laughorn, '31. Va. Rat Manager—R. E. Fort, '31. nounced the new staff and asked them Boxing. Plans and specifications for the j for their co-operation in their new Colonel Watts, 326 London St, Captain—C. M. A. Rogers, '30. Engineering Building have been Boxing. offices. The retiring business man Portsmouth, Va. drawn after the most careful scrut- Manager—J. J. Kohout, '30. Captain—R. T. Chapman, '31. ! ager, Tucker Wilkins, made a short Colonel Hunley, Waldbrook, Balti- iny by the appropriate officers of the Manager—G. A. Pace, '31. ] report on the financial condition of Cross Country. more, Md. Institute, and are now in the hands Rat Manager—R. T. Hall, '31. the paper and congratulated THE Captain—F. H. Hanna, '30. Colonel Pendleton, Traveling abroad of prospective bidders. It is expect- CADET upon the choice of the new Manager—C. A. Goodwin, '30. with family. ed that the bids will be opened and Cross Country. Colonel Milner, Greensboro, Vt. business manager, "Finklestein" Gym Team. the avvard made on June 17. Upon Captain—To be elected. Fort. Several members of the First Mr. F. de Montaigue, traveling in the occupancy of the new building, and Second Class staff made sug- Captain—G. S. Dewey, '31. France, Spain and Portugal. the overcrowded and congested con- Gym Team. gestions and brief talks. Fencing Team. Colonel Dixon, Englis-h at Emory ditions which have existed for a num- Captain—To be elected. University, Ga. The banquet was made gayer by Captain—J. A. Renne. ber of years in the Chemistry and Colonel Anderson, Lexington, Va. Fencing Team. the presence of two feminine readers Manager—P. D. Fox. Academic Buildings will be consid- Colonel Steidtmann, V. M. I., Lex- Captain—To be elected. of THE CADET. The social side of erably relieved, both with reference Rifle Team. ington, Va. the banquet was well taken care of to class rooms and laboratories, and Kifle Team. Captain—H. C. Kerlin, '30. Colonel Barton, V. M. 1., Lexing- by a prominent huntsman of the the instruction of cadets will, there- Captain—To be elected. Manager—H. B. Blackwood, '30. ton, Va. Corps whose locquacious presence by, be substantially facilitated. The A. I. E. E. Colonel Mavr, Jr., Highway Engi- President—G. R. Shell. was noted by all. A. I. E. E. •biology, mineralogy and geology de- neer, U. S. Bureau Public Roads, Di- Secretary—C. L. Wills. President—W. T. Saunders, '30. partments, for instance, can be trans- The scriveners present were hearty vision of Test, Arlington Test Farm, ferred from Maury-Brooke Hall to Cheer Leader. in their approval and commendation Cheer Leader. Va., Research on concrete highways. and advocated several more banquets Scott-Shipp Hall, thus enabling the R. E. Winfree, '31. W. E. J. McMann, '30. Major Boykin, Monroe Park, Lex- chemistry department to increase its for next year. ington, Va. facilities, a necessity now because Major Heflin, Graduate work ia general chemistry is taught in the PUBLICATIONS SESSIONJ930-31 PUBLICATIONS physics, Cornell University, Ithaca, fourth class instead of in the third New York. class, and, therefore, requires more The Cadet. It is pleasing to those of us who The Cadet. are expecting to return next year Captain Weaver, V. M. I., Lexing- space. Editor-in-Chief—C. P. Britton, '31. Editor-in-Chief—P. A. McCray, '30. ton, Va. Bus. Mgr.—R. E. Fort, '31. that the old cadets will arrive on or Bus. Mgr.—F. T. Wilkins, '30. OPERATIONS AND MAINTE- before the 4th of September. Ex- Captain Ramey, Strasburg, Va. NANCE The Bomb. aminations for deficiencies begin The Bomb. Captain Mitchell, V. M. I., Lexing- The estimates for operations and Editor-in-Chief—B. S. Leavell, '31. August 28 and the period closes the Editor-in-Chief—K. W. Chapman, ton, Va. maintenance as submitted to the Bus. Mgr.—J. R. T. Carmichael, 2nd of September. '30. Colonel Dillard, Proctor & Gamble '31. Co., Cincinnati, Ohio. Budget Commission were sufficient Friday, September 5, 1930, the first Bus. Mgr.—J. V. Moffitt, '30. to provide for an improvement in the The Sniper. session commences. The following upkeep of the buildings and grounds The Sniper. FINAL COMPANY MEET Editor-in-Chief—C. C. Brown, '31. Monday the new cadets arrive, bag and to meet necessary expenses. The Editor-in-Chief—C. G. Hull, '30. IS HELD IN MORNING Bus. Mgr.—C. L. Wills, '31. and baggage, and it is rumored that Bus. Mgr.—F. H. Hanna, '30. budget sent to the legislature, how- the Sergeants will again escort them iContinued From Pave Six) ever, involved such a considerable re- Cotillion Club. into the realms of V. M. I. Their Cotillion Club. ish what they had to say. The meet- duction in those estimates as to af- President—W. G. Talman, '31. session begins on the 11th of Sep- President—A. M. Hawkins, '30. ings were adjourned as the cadets ford little or no amelioration of the Vice-President—G. R. E. Shell, '31. tember. Vice-Pres.—L. G. Chadwick, '30. with tears streaming down their situation; in fact, the reduction for Dramatic Club. Christmas furlough starts Decem- Dramatic Club. cheeks said good-bye and gave an old the four months period—March 1 to yell for the company. President—J. C. Monks, '32. ber 22 and will last only eleven days. President—P. A. McCray, '30. . June 30, 1930—was so material as to Bus. Mgr.—C. H. Dayhuff, '31. Mid-year exams will probably start Bus. Mgr.—G. C. Scott, Jr., '30. makp it mandatory for an effort to Stage Mgr.—J. H. Stokes, '31. the week after our return to the In- Stage Mgr.—G. H. Hilgartner, '30. Treats 'Em Rough. be made to secure additional funds Orchestra. stitute. The second *n starts Orchestra. And this department has just heard for that period. Acting under the in- Monday, January 3NOR COURT of the world's most inconsiderate Leader—H. L. Woodson, "32. W. E. J. McMann, '30. TT structions of the Board of Visitors, The year's gangster. ' takes his victims far therefore, the Superintendent and the Cadet Librarian. * * U>ra|-i«n. H. C. Ford, '31. June 11 a ride (CoBtiBMd on F«c« I.) Drake, W. S., Civil; A.S.C.E. Holds Open House Calcasieu Lumber Co., Sniper Makes Its Directory Class of Austin, Texas. At Academic BuilJing Hawkins, A. M., Chemistry, Last Appearance livers Annual Report Drafting and Computing Work 1930 Proctor & Gamble Co., Cincinnati, Ohio. Alt Activities of Year Reviewed Included. (Continued From race Two) Encourages An Active Seeking Moody, J. F., Civil, Kohout, J. J., Chemistry, i For Broader Education Upon With Improvements; Eng. The A. S. C. E. held an "open Bldg. and Library Al- Buckeye Cotton-Oil Co., Asst. Commandant N. Y. M. A. Graduation. house" from 11 A. M. to 1 P. M. in terations Included. Memphis, Tenn. , Sornwall-on-the-Hudson, N. Y. (Continued from Page One.) and around the Scott Shipp building Field, G. B., Chemistry, Swank, C. J., Civil, planned to borrow the money and ex- (Continued From Tage Seven) Monday of Finals. Demonstrations Mississippi Flood Control, legislative committee of the Board Buckeye Cotton-Oil Co., work published worthy of comment; were put on largely by the Second Vicksburg, Miss. appeared before the joint finance Memphis, Tenn. ! however, it was admittedly bum- Class civil sections, leaving the First Thomas, W. R., Civil, committees of the legislature and Chadwick, L. G., Chemistry, gardner that held the center of the Classmen free to show their parents Greenville, S. C. mqde a statement setting forth the Cardboard Cutting & Supply Co., stage. His cover and title pages are and friends through some of their Willard, P. S., Chemistry, need of $29,000 additional for that Detroit, Mich. works that have the finesse of pro- academic work covered during the Proctor & Gamble, period in order to avoid a deficiency. Palmer, T. O., Chemistry, fessionalism. Bumgardner is per- past two years. Cincinnati, Ohio. The joint committees approved the National Tube Co., haps the most finished artist to con- The upper hall showed exhibits of Williams, F. M., L. A., amendment to the budget as sug- McKeesport, Pa. tribute to the success of Sir Sniper drafting and computing work, at- Univ. of Pa., gested and the appropriation was Peden, A. D., Chemistry, within our recollection. tractively arranged, in addition to Philadelphia, Pa. made. For the past two sessions the Teaching, Florida M. A., The work of the literary staff was work of a humorous nature by Cadet appropriation of state funds has been Jacksonville, Fla. Gfroerer, S. M., L. A., not only clever but was aboye re- and Sniper artists. Outside the door sufficient to pay the tuition of the Blackwood, H. B., Electrical, Chattanooga, Tenn. proach from even the radical puri- of the building a field party demon- Virginia cadets plus the board of the Gen. Electric Co., tans. Bottoms Up and Mummers strated the latest methods of plane state cadets; after these obligations Schnectady, N. Y. table mapping. ! have been met, there has been a bal- McKenzie, D. B., Electrical, Graduation Exercises Are thet^^^^S^J^T most notable feature was the. ance for operation of about $150 per The testing laboratories demon- Gen. Electrical Co., Held In Memorial Hall large number of poems on timely annum. I have arranged to have the strated many interesting tests on ma- Schnectady, N. Y. subjects that were scattered through- form of that part of the Treasurer's terials such as sand, cement, stone, Burton, B. B., L. A., (Continued from Pbko One.) out with more than usual frequency. report which pertains to appropria- concrete, and asphalts. A test of Kable-Burton Piano Co., Booton, J. R., Virginia; Payne, R. p., Looking at the Sniper as a whole, tions, re-designed so as to bring out metals in both tarion and impact was Birmingham, Ala. Jr., Virginia; Eubank, W. E., Vir- it was quite an enjoyable experience ginia; Whitemore, A. C., Alabama; clearly this important fact. run. An exhibit of special interest Sewell, M. F., Chemistry, and filled a gaping place in our life was a field testing machine for small Spratley, T. C., Virginia; Fox, P. D., M. I. T„ Virginia; Hilgartner, G. H., Jr., Vir- as cadets. It makes obvious the sin- PUBLIC WORKS, ALTERATIONS, concrete beams. This was designed Boston, Mass. ginia; Jones, A. C., Jr., Virginia; Mc- cerity with which we of THE CADET AND REPAIRS according to the latest test principles, Mallory, B. B., Chemistry, Donnald, E. R., Virginia; Swank, C. congratulate Sir Sniper on what we J., Jr., Virginia; Lewis, R. F., Vir- Last year the bridge across the Lee and built completely by Whiteside U. of Virginia, consider a very successful year. Hull, and Walker of the First Class. ginia; Davidson, J. T., Jr., Virginia; Highway was built in accordance Charlottesville, Va. Haase, C. H., Virginia; Gravatt, B. Hanna, and Peden have certainly set with the approval of the Board, and Two exhibits on the hillside under Ireland, J. W., Electrical, E., Virginia; McGlone, E. W., Arkan- a worthy example. that part of the rubble parapet walls the windows of the building required Gen. Elec. Co., sas; Moody, J. F., Virginia; Kerlin, immediately back of Jackson Hall was hours of preparation. Kerlin and Schnectady, N. Y. H. C., Virginia. also completed. These walls conform Gravatt had a modern concrete high- Howard, H. B., Chemistry, Electrical Engineering. Doctor Pierce Delivers to the work which was done in the way construction job, in minature un- M. I. T., Miller, W. B., Pennsylvania; Brod- nax, J. T., Texas; Saunders, W. T., Baccalaureate Sermon summer of 1928 at the east end of dergoing construction. To an accur- Boston, Mass. ate scale of an inch to the foot, a Virginia; Goodwyn, C. A., Virginia; Ninety-four Hall. The cost of the Parker, G. S., Electrical, Lindsay, W. F., Virginia; McCrary, (Continued from Page 1.) bridge between abutments was borne mixer, finishing machine on side Washington, D. C., S. E., Virginia; Blackwood, H. B., tion," said Dr. Pierce, "is co-operation by. the Athletic Association and the forms, a fleet of trucks, batcher Johnson, C. B., Electrical, Virginia; Black, A. F., Jr., Virginia; with the dead and unborn." As an Walker, C. J., West Virginia; Parker, design was furnished without charge plant, steam shovel, etc., were shown Los Angeles, Calif. example of this co-operation, the by the firm of Carneal, Johnston & laying a modern highway. Perfect C. S., District of Columbia; Smith, Adams, J. B., Chemistry, B. T., Virginia; Walker, J. T., Jr., characters of Lincoln and Washing- Wright. reproductions of culverts, drains and Koppers Const. Co., West Virginia; Britt. A. S., Jr., Ten- ton were taken. Washington, a rich, bridges were also included in the In barracks the obstruction on the Pittsburgh, Pa. nessee; Johnson, C. B., Jr., Alabama; handsome Southerner, might say to- McKenzie, D. B., Jr., Alabama; second stoop immediately back of construction. Gilliam, J. S., Chemistry, . day to Lincoln that it is a greater Sff/Ti^Si Tr! ^nor to be father of a country which Jackson arch was removed, thus | Lowry and Rust completed a mina- Southern Acid & Sulphur Co., side, E. B., Tennessee; Ireland, J. W., causing the stoop to run on a level, ture city filter plant for water sup- Shreveport, La. Jr., New Jersey. has survived civil war than of a and each stoop was widened imme- P^- Visitors saw this plant convert J. J. Kellam, Civil, country which has been divided. Lin- Liberal Arts. coln, different from Washington in diately above this to conform to the muddy, impure water into safe drink- Morrison, Va. Green. F. T., New York; Moffitt, gtandard width. The usual practice ing water, as is done by city water Daly, J. F., Chemistry, J. V., Jr., North Carolina; Rogers, that he was poor, ugly, and a north- of repainting all rooms on two floors plants in the same manner, but on National Analine & Chem. Co., C. M. A., Jr., Alabama; McCray, P. erner, might reply that, had it not was followed. a million gallon scale. Buffalo, N. Y. A., Virginia; Grimes, F. H., Jr., been for Washington, he would prob- Maryland; Leary, R. B., Virginia; ably never have been president. v During the year general repairs on | meningitis. The faculty and the Holtzclaw, C. R., Chemistry, Gordon, W. K., Jr., Texas; Chapman, the last of the officers' quarters were; Corps mourned his loss and felt the Buckeye Cotton Oil Co., K. W., Virginia; West, R. H., Penn- Citing the case of Oliver Cromwell, sylvania; Rutherford, J., Pennsylvan- completed, this operation having ex- j deepest sympathy for the members Memphis, Tenn. Dr. Pierce explained that a man's West, R. H., L. A., ia; Hull, C. C., Jr., North Carolina; cause must be greater than life. He tended over a period of five years. : 0f the bereaved family. It is sad for Biggs, Jr., Texas; Burton. B. B., Ala- This spring all of the Institute the young to die. Dickinson College, bama; Renne, J. A., Iillinois; Jen- also showed by the examples of Good- buildings around the parade ground EDUCATION Carlisle, Pa. kins, W. E., District of Columbia; year and Pomeroy that in many cases t Witman, R. C., Pennsylvania; Wood ignorance is strength. This is true and as far east as the mess hall have Military discipline, however, is Whitmore, A. C., Civil, rum, C. A., Jr., Virginia; Gfroerer, when hearts as well as brains are i* been painted. supplementary to fitting the cadets Reading R. R. Co., Philadelphia, Pa. S. McP., Tennessee; Wilkins, F. T„ a proposition. Goodyear originated This summer the refrigerating com- to fight the battles which confront Jr., Virginia; Scott, G. C., Jr., Vir- , ...... , _ , : Hull, C. G., L. A., and erfected partments in the kitchen must be re- every man in the struggle of life in ginia; Brockham, R. S., Georgia; B-ll, P the method of vulcaR- Teaching, A. M. A., built, they having gone completely to j peace. It is believed that the sys- W. W., Virginia; Scott, T. L., Vir- j izing rubber by accident, and at pres- Ft. Defiance, Va. pieces. The material is now on hand stem of education in effect here is in i ginia; Fleet, R. ,Jr., Virginia; Wil-! ent more than one million men make Langford, L. E., Civil, ! TTaTm?V-Fv- M" MichiSan: Gray> J- F-> their livings at this occupation. Pom- for this work. It is also proposed to general sound and enables our grad- ; III, Michigan 1 yip out the old grease tank which j uates to solve successfully the prob- Life Insurance Co. of Va., eroy was the poor bicycle repair man has been a source of much complaint lems of every-day life. The nation Richmond, Va. Distinguished Graduates who discovered the combination that | | Chemistry—Willard, P. S.. Tennes- and substitute steel-covered garbage needs young men with technical Spratley, T. C., Civil, would set fire to the great German State Highway, see; Taylor, J. B., Jr., Virginia. Zeppelins which were invading Lon- wagons. In the fall it is planned to' equipment, executive ability, demo- Civil Engineering—Rust, J. A., start a systematic planting of trees cratic ideals, and a high sense of Richmond, Va. Virginia; Lowry, W. L., Jr., New don during the Great War, and prob- which should extend over a period of honor. These qualities combined Biggs, J., L. A., i York. ably saved the city. years, thus replacing those which die with the habit of simple living are, International Paper Co., Electrical Engineering—Miller, W. The modern college graduate has New York. | B., Virginia. and have to be cut out, and at the in my judgment, the attributes of Liberal Arts—Greene, F. T., New great advantages over Goodyear and same time allowing for a reasonable our present-day graduates, Grimes, F. H., L. A., , York. Pomeroy. His education has enabled increase in the number of trees. RETIREMENT Washington, D. C. Graduate Degrees. him to determine his interests, but Taylor, W. C., Chemistry, C. V. Britton, Class of 1925, Civil Out of a total enrollment of 714 At its January meeting, the Super- he must not stop his education upon Marine Corps. I Engineer. men the casualties for the year num-; intendent submitted to the Board for Upon the recommendation of the graduation. "God," said Dr. Pierce, McCrary, S. E., Electrical, bei'pd 62, classified as follows: ! its action plans for the retirment of Academic Board, the Boar dof Visi- "has given man the raw materials to Gen. Elec. Co., tors has awarded: which he must apply his knowledge. • Died 1 professors and members of the staff who may grow to oold in the service Schnectady, N. Y. | (a) First Jackson-Hope medal to He is the answer to every success, the Honor Court 1 , Cadet Rust, J. A., Virginia. 111 Health 2 of the Institute to permit of their Jenkins, W. E., L. A., aspiration of the soul." Harvard University, (b) Second Jackson-Hope medal to Failure of Means 2 continuing on active duty. A com- Cadet I owry, W. L„ Jr., New York. Deserted 4 mittee of the Board was appointed Cambridge, Mass. (c) The Deering medal for highest MONOGRAM CLUB HOLDS Failure in Academic Work 7 to make a study of these plans and Zoll, J. N., Chemistry, proficiency in English Literature to FIRST FORMAL DANCE Dismissed 9 : Cadet Greene, F. T., New York. Withdrawals 36 submit a report with recommenda- Gulf Refining Co., Philadelphia, Pa. (d) The French medal for highest (Continued from Page 1.) tions at the June meeting of the j proficiency in Pure Mathematics to their first appearance on a V. M. I. 62 Lewis, R. F., Civil, , Board. The importance of providing j Cadet Wills, C. L., Virginia. floor since the Finals of 1928 and his Buckeye Cotton-Oil Co., The cadets during the year have,, for the declining years of thoae who (e) The Cincinnati medal for effi- return engagement was pronounced Memphis, Tenn. ; ciency of service and excellence of with a few exceptions, conducted j have devoted aU of the best years of a huge success. His waltzes weve Gray, J. F., L. A., I cnoduct to Cadet Biggs, J., Texas. ust themselves in a manner satisfactory j theh, ,ives to the self.sacrificing The Garnett Andrews prize for the J' dreamy enough, his fox trots to the Superintendent. There has: work of teaching can not be oyer. Oxford-Miami Paper Co., best essay on some topic approved just peppy enough and his Blues just Dayton, Ohio. been no brutal hazing and the atti- { estimated. The adequate financial by the professor of Military Science, blue enough. The Monogram Club tude. of upper classmen toward fourth , support by the friends of the Insti_ Powell, J. W., Chemistry, , and lactics has been awarded to Ca- I f 1QQfl ,, . , . .. i det Burton, B. B„ Alabama. Essay, j of 1930 may wel1 congratulate itself classmen has become, I believe, less; tute of thig undertakingi x feel sure> Buckeye Cotton-Oil Co., for the harsh than had previously been the . Memphis, Tenn. "The Norman Conquest." only complaint heard was that will be forthcoming The award of the American Society j it was all too short. case. The Corps has maintained a j CONCLUSION Wilkins, F. T., L. A., I of Civil Engineers to Cadet Rust, J. I high state of esprit and has allowed I In conclusion i desire to express C. & P. Telephone Co., A., Virginia. CLAUDE HULL DELIVERS Bv Command of Major General Le- VALEDICTORY OF no blemish on its honor. The appear- my gratitude to the members of the Washington, D. C. ance, bearing and conduct of cadets Board of visitors, the Academic Cason, E. T., Chemistry, ;JeUne" G. A. DERBYSHIRE, j CLASS OF 1930 when in contact with the public at Board( the Commandant of Cadets Sinclair Oil Co., football games and during the trips Administrative Staff for the E. Chicago, 111. Executive Officer. I (Continued From Page Four) and the ship, and true love—the lasting at- to Charlottesville, Norfolk and Roa- Chapman, K. W., Chemistry, assistance and the patient co-opera- ENDURANCE CONTEST FEA-1 tributes of our four years together. noke was commented on most favor- Harvard University, tion they have given me. Their sup- The future may rob us of many ably and is deemed worthy of com- Cambridge, Mass. TURE OF CAVALRY port has been invaluable and has things, and great may be its toll, but mendation. To observe the cadets on EXERCISES made pleasant the path of the Su- Hillsman, O. L., Chemistry, there is one thing that I defy her to sjuch occasions and at parades and (Continued from I'aite One.) perint€ndent during his firat year at Sinclair Oil Co., take—the love that binds us all! reviews always gives the Supenn- i _ E. Chicago, 111. marksmanship contest and then back the nstitute To all of you, farewell! tendent a thrill of pride, and renews Very respectfuUy 8ubmitted, Grow, V. B., Civil, to the parade ground and a minature his confidence in the efficiency of JOHN A. LEJEUNE, Sub., V. M. I., steeple-chase. SIMPSON, '24, WINNER OF PRIX military training and discipline. Superintendent. Lexington, Va. The winner of this contest, John DE ROME, AT THE INSTI- The health of the Corps has been McCray, P. A., L. A., Biggs, was presented with a silver TUTE excellent. There have been no epi- NEWTON B. BARKLEY MARRIES Architecture, Columbia Univ., trophy in the form of a loving cup, demics. There was, however, a la- It has been announced that the New York. presented by the members of the sec- Mr. M. Smipson, '24, of Norfolk, mentable occurrence a few days aft- marriage of Mr. Newton B. Barkley McCray, B. W., L. A., ond class cavalry. George Cole Scott is at V. M. I. for Finals. Mr. Simp- er the cadets returned from the took place in New Orleans on the Oil Co., received the second prize of ten dol- son this spring won the. Prix de Rome, Christmas furlough. Cadet Carter third of June. The bride was Miss Chicago, I|J. lars. It is planned to make this an an annual prize given for the best Edward Braxton, of Kinston, N. C., a Elodie Marrero, of New Orleans. The annual affair, with the seeond class piece of sculpture for the year. This ™l>Jta gained A- /ihe manly member of the Fourth wedding took place at the home pt each year presenting the eup to the is the first time that he has visited one man will be lost^J Class, died pn January^lSth of spinal j the bride. " winner. the Institute since winning the prisa. - FINALS I ROTOGRAVURE] ISSUE THE CADET I SECTION '
FRANK HOPE LOUIS CHADWICK Historian, Class of 1930. Vice-President, Class of 1930.
ALBERT HAWKINS President, Class of 1930.
THE GRADUATING CLASS
VIRGIL GROW CLAUDE HULL Recipient of the Porter Cup. THE HONOR COURT Valedictorian, Class of 1930. f THE CADET THE CADET
FINAL GERMA
.HAWKlfii-' MISS. MATTE v LBAQKR l-EADEI
FRANK ii •NA JOE MOFFITT WADE CHAPMAN Business ManiifciHrhe Sniper. Business Manager, The Bomb. Editor-in-Chief, The Bomb
L.G. CHADWICK MI5S.RENE GREEVES ASST LEADER ASs'T L.EADER
\T BRAGG THE CAVALRY AT FORT MYER
THE 1929-30 S [I'ER STAFF
COLO 'EL R. S. DODSON, Commanda t 1 1 MAJOR-GENERAL JOHN LEJEUNE, Superintendent. TUCKER WILKINS Business Manager, The Cadet. PORTER McCRAY Editor-in-Chief, The Cadet.
THE ARTILLERY IN ACTIO ;ON THE PARADE GROUND
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THE WRES JNG TEAM CADET COMMISSIONED OFFICERS ChampionDionss of the, ^,ulntht< f» ConferenceCtmf . THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP FLYING SQUADRON
.mU BUSINESS STAFF, THE CADET EDITORIAL STAFF, THE CADET
RICHARD LEARY ('resident, O. G.'s Association.
JOHN BIGGS, First Captain.
FAMILIAR SCENES OF THE YEAR
BERNARD W. McCRAY DUCKY" FIELDS and "MACK" ROGERS Recipient of Garnett Andrews Cup. Captains of Wrestling and Boxing.
EDITORIAL STAFF, THE BOMB BUSINESS STAFF, THE BOMB