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VOLUME LXXVI Virginia Military Institute, Lexington. Virginia, NovembT22.1^ NUMBER 11 Trial Procedures Explained the first time in the meetings between the Corps rate, but after hearing the history of the Institute, the VMl and the Honor Court President things that they told us it made Honor Court has come out into last week. The Cadet randomly you realize they were just the open about several honor asked seven upper classmen to cadets. It made them seem system details. According to give a quick statement on their closer with out destroying any Tom Fitzpatrick, this year's feelings about the matter. of the respect." Honor Court President, the two Cadet No. 1 felt that it was, Cadet No. 5 stated, "no com- Corps check-formations held "nice that we know somewhat ment." last week were for the purpose of what is going on." Cadet No. 6 summarized, "I of, "expanding on what the Cadet No. 2 shortly stated disagree because I feel that Honor Court sheet has to say." that it was, "great that they most of the things that they said The Honor Court sheet, which came out in the open with it." should be kept secret because I is posted in every cadet's room, Cadet No. 3 was more emo- feel that we are afraid of those displays almost all of the facts tional about the situation, "I things that are unknowr to us, about the Honor System that regret the open actions taken by and in order for the Honor Court most cadets know. Recently, the Honor Court. I feel that such to be effective we must be the Honor Review Committee a strong and pure system be- afraid of it." and the Honor Court itself have coming open to criticism is sub- Cadet No. 7 expressed that it decided to release certain pre- ject to vast weaknesses in the was, "good, interesting but, it trial and trial proceedings that future. If the type of cadets ac- seemed like they imparted an they believe will be beneficial to cepted today are not able to ad- unnecessary sense of urgency tbe system by creating more of just and appreciate the system, to having the talk. They came Tom Fitzpatrick. Honor Court President (photo courtesy of an open feeling between the then they will work themselves across as if there was a pro- VMI Bomb) Corps and its Honor System. out of here." blem. I had no problems with Some history of the Honor Court Cadet No. 4's feelings were it." was also explained. more moderate, "at first I was For the sake of the reader, it centrated on the history, pre- investigative proceedures by To receive a totally unbiased hesitant about hearing some of should be understood that the and objective opinion from the the Honor Court details that trial and trial proceedings of the Honor Court. two-hour long Honor Court the Honor System and not the Corps about the two candid make the Court seem so sepa- President—Corps meeting con- Superdance Foreign Study Tour Upcoming by: John MacMichael in the German Society,' "The Berlin. Students will also have by: Tim Perez of two years by the doctors." The VMI International Stu- Future State of the European approximately three and a half On January 24-26, 1986, Joshua Cross is now 11 years dies Program, in conjunction Community,' and other issues free days interspersed in the Washington and Lee University old. He is a valiant, funny boy, with the West German Govern- that impact not only upon Ger- seminar schedule during which will be hosting the Eighth An- putting on a comedy routine he ment, will be sponscring a man foreign policy, but also on time they may explore Ger- nual Washington and Lee has memorized from T.V. for foreign study tour to Germany world relations as a whole. many on their own. Superdance for Muscular Dy- the people of the Superdance. this summer. LTC Wayne Cadets will participate in the Arrangements are being strophy. I hope the cadets think about Thompson of the international first official visit to the Univer- made for cadets to make a Quite simply, it is a "Dance the giving spirit, so clearly Studies Program will accom- sity of the Federal Army, in week-long visit to Moscow and for those who can't." shown in the time of the flood, pany the cadets on this three- Hamburg. Cadets will be able to Leningrad at the conclusion of Numerous schools such as and apply it to a wonderful week information seminar in meet and interact with the West the information seminar. Dur- Sweetbriar, Southern Sem, ' social event. The girls have said Europe. Room, board, travel German cadets during this ing this time, briefings with Mary Baldwin, Hollins and VMI there will be a great turnout of within Germany, and the semi- time. This will give the oppor- Russian officers would be plan- are all striving to have a great females; there are prizes, with nar itself will be paid for by the tunity to scrutinize the acade- ned. Cadets not wishing to go to turnout. Last year VMI had an trips to the Virgin Islands, New German Government, through mic and military training that the Soviet Union will be allowed almost unnoticeable 6 cadets or York, Washington, D.C. and a the Haus-Rien in Germany. West German military cadets to return home, or tour Europe so who showed. I would like to grand prize—a brand spankin' The seminar will be held June must go through in their quest on their own. The visit to the change that. new car. The t)ands will include 1-21 in the Hamburg and East to become an officer in the West Soviet Union would be com- I'm acting as chairman of such favorites as the White and West Berlin. The principal German Army. pleted by the end of June; stu- VMI's committee, enlisting the Animals and Xenon. issues discussed during the Many trips have been sched- dents participating in the VMl aid of the Hop and Floor, Circle Look, if not for me, how at>out seminar will be the Federal Re- uled for the participants in this Oxford Summer Program K and others to get dancers for Josh? I have packets in my public of Germany, German- program, including a visit to the would arrive in Oxford before the event. Last night 1 attended room, 147, lor sponsors. And American relations, the Atlan- German-German Border, the the academic session began an organizational meeting and anything helps Any amount of tic Alliance, and the relation- United States Embassy, and a The estimated cost for the trip met Joshua Cross, the state money is something You all ship l)etween East and West tour of the City of Hamburg. Ar- to the Soviet Union is between poster child for the Muscular will be home over the holidays Germany. In particular, stu- rangements have been made three and four hundred dollars, Dystrophy association. As his Take a packet home and see the dents will examine such topics for the cadets to cross the (continued on pa^e 7) mom said, "Joshua and death response you get. I appreciate as ' The West German Political border and through East Ger- have shaken hands several it, and when you see Josh at the Scene,' 'Continuity and Change many to the divided city pf times. He was given a hfe span dance, you know he will too P«9« i, Tht VMI Cadtt, November 27,1f85 Editorial Letters To Editor

Dear Editor: To General Walker: To the Corps of Cadets, I, personally, and on behalf of Yesterday I was unable to the Rockbridge County School The Marines of Virginia restart my car, which was park- Board, express sincere ap- Military Institute wish to ex- Constructive ed on Washin^on Street. Not preciation to you. your staff, press our sincere appreciation having majored in mechanical and the Cadets for the tremen- to the cadets who supported the or electrical engineering, I dous assistance offered flood celebration of the 210th birth- made the few efforts at my victims in this area. The men at day of the Marine Corps. As a disposal to solve my problem. A V.M.I, provided such great help result of their efforts, a very Criticism pleasant and most memorable foursome of cadets happened to so many people that words by, and they very en- cannot ad^uately express the evening was enjoyed by all. The "Here at VMI we waste more time before 9:00 a.m. thusiastically, volunteered victims' gratitude. The citizens performance of the Cadet Color than most people waste all day." their services to help me in my I have spoken with are greatly Guard, the "Commanders", the An Anonymous Cadet on the way to Flood Relief. dilemma. I am happy to report impressed with the work, the cake escorts, layreaders, and that my car is no longer on the thoughtfulness, and the caring ushers was superb. "gim"! of these young men. Long Live the Corps and VMI. Anyone who says that cadets are apathetic to the These cadets were most world outside Limits Gates did not witness The Corps helpful in their efforts, and I Sincerely, T. J.Solak participation in the Flood Relief effort. The Roanoke should like to take this oppor- James W.Jay Times and World News said that The Corps put in tunity to thank them most more than ten thousand man hours over a three day sincerely for their assistance. Gestures such as this make one period. However, one has to wonder how many of proud to be associated with the these hours were actually spent working, and how Virginia Military Institute. many were spent waiting for others to perform ad- Sincerely yours, There Will Be ministrative tasks such as accountability. Sadly William Old enough, this is a fairly common situation at the In- Institute Physician stitute. Watching The Regimental Staff and other cadets in charge confer with TAC's while over 350 \o Cadet eager cadets waited on the parade ground reminded me of the many practice parades during which the en- tire Corps waits — while THIS SAME SMALL GROUP TOES things that should have been done Next Week. LONG BEFORE Military Duty sUrts. I realize the importance of these administrative tasks; However, isn't there some way in which these The V.M.I Cadet tasks could have been completed before The Corps was assembled for Flood Relief (or, for that matter, 1985-86 practice parades) ? I also realize the importance of accountability, but VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE were eight roll calls really necessary over a five hour period? Cadets — were making a conscientious effort Timothy J. Perez to help others. It was insulting to be looked upon as Editor-ln-Chi«f children who were irresponsible and incapable of "po- Gordon Poindexter Patrick Gill licing" themselves. Perhaps two or three roll calls Managing Editor would have sufficed. While the organization of work Dave Adams Business Manager details was supposed to streamline the accountability Associate Editor and transportation to the flood sites, it's resultant ef- Brett Hayes Distribution fect was the retardation of The Corps' efforts. Gordon Poindexter Editorial Editor James Lee Coulter Circulation While I have no regrets about going to the Flood Mike Moore News « Features Editor Dave Miller Relief, I feel that mine, and most cadets' efforts, were David Sheckells Sports Editor Steve Thacker Advertisements Michael Calkins impeaded by poor organization. Oiarlie Schoen Entertainment Editor Gordon McKinley Writers On Friday morning I wasted four valuable hours Al Leatherwood Copy/Layout Editor Jay Ball Staff waiting...in gross comparison to this waste I only in- Brian Collier Ptiotographer John Hart Sports Writer vested a measley hour and a half on direct help. Victor Sredi Layout Editor Rich Hill Columnist To me this is somewhat frustrating, and I believe Chris Clark Photographer B«ef Diesel Humor/Apologies that The Corps agrees. As I came back to VMI, I had Frances Arehart Typist Man At Large the feeling that d^pite every obstacle placed in The The VMI Cadet, student newspaper of the Virginia Military Institute, is published every Friday Corps' way, it had managed to provide some direly during the academic year except during Corps Trips, holidays and exam periods, in the offices of needed help for and to the local communities. Even if The News-Gazette of Uxington, Va. A yearly subscription is $12.00 on post and $14.00 mailed off the surrounding areas were cheated out of eighty per- post. The VMI Cadet was entered as Second Class matter September 19, 1944, at the Post Office in cent of our time. Ten thousand man hours? Just think Lexington, Va., under the Act of March 3,1179. The VMI Cadet offices arc located in the VMI bar- racks, and tite mailing address is: Box 7, VMI, Lexington, Va. 244S0. of how much time The Coi^ could have contributed postal number-USP4S4-M0 without all the administrative red tape. Perhaps the Commandant's office, the TAC staff (and maybe even a few cadets) will learn a few les- sons from the flood of '85, but I'm sure The Coi^ isn't holding its collective breath. See you at practice par- Alutn-fienttte ade! Headquarters for Corfam Shoes and Blue Blazers / (rtn^ 102 We9t WMBhinfdonSt., Lexington, Vm. dMrft Accovfitt VISA MatfM' dMrf* John Johnson - Cadet RepresenUtive The VMI C«det, November 22,1985, page 3 Paper News and Features Presented Chaplain's Corner Mike Moore Paul E. Leonard, chemistry by: Jim Ring teacher at Lexington High The sermon topic for this Sun- drawing close to God and allow- School and a staff scientist at day is "The Necessity of Joy." ing him to fill you with peace. the new Center for Glass Chaplain Caudill will discuss We will experience more joy Chemistry at Virginia Military the nature of joy and how we and furthermore will help to Service Awards Institute, recently presented a may experience joy more fully. spread that joy when we prac- paper at a meeting of the glass In his sermon notes, the tice gratitude in our hearts and division of the American Chaplain noted there is a "Na- learn to reflect on that which is A service awards luncheon at Sauder, professor ot pnysics; Ceramic Society. The meeting tional" shortage of joy. "We positive. James Barrie said," Virginia Military Institute this Mrs. Wynn Turner, of the VMI in Coming, N.Y., was attended seek joy and find lonliness— those who bring sunshine to the week brought recognition to 40 post exchange; and post police- by more than 100 glass scien- despair. We hear the sounding lives of others cannot keep it individuals among the In- man Troy L. Wilmer. tists. brass and tinkling symbols and from themselves." Oswald stitute's faculty, administrative Receiving 25-year service The paper, "Sulfur Chemistry after the sounds are alone Chambers said, "The joy that staff, office and service pins were Bumet L. Bane and in a Glass-Forming Melt," was again" Jesus gives is the result of our employees, and to those of David S. Hance, Jr., both of an outgrowth of continuing "At VMI there isn't an own disposition being at one associated VMI agencies. The buildings and grounds; Mrs. research on the incorporation of absence of joy only a shortage. with his own disposition." And service pins were presented by Geraldine B. Burch, personnel sulfur in glasses during the im- Because of the shortage we seek Rabbi Elimelekh said, "It is Gen Sam S. Walker, VMI director; Mrs. Constance C. mobilization of nuclear wastes. ways to relieve our unhap- good if man can bring about superintendent Harris, post hospital; Walton Co-authors were Lt. Col. Henry piness. The use of alcohol is that God sings within him." Five among the group were McCormick, of ARA Food Ser- D. Schreiber, associate pro- chief. Another is rearrange- The scripture readings for recognized for 35 years of ser- vices; Mrs. Louise B, Mc- fessor of chemistry at VMI, and ment and manipulation. To be this Sunday are Psalm 103 and vice to VMI. They were James Cullough, comptroller's office Dr. Samuel J. Kozak, professor in another location or use of Acts 16:19-34. The Chapel ser- B. Harris, chemistry depart- coordinator; and Col. Philip B. of geology at Washington and friends (also) does not bring vice begins at 9:30 Sunday mor- ment laboratory mechanic; Peters, professor of physics. Lee. All are associated with the joy." ning. Col. Louis R. Hundley, pro- Nine received recognition for newly created Center for Glass Where is joy found? Joy is fessor of biology; Mrs. Julia S. 20 years of service. They were Chemistry, a research found from within. It is found in Martin, assistant public infor- Robert T. Agnor of the VMI organization affiliated in part mation officer; James R. Mays, motor pool; Mrs. Frances W. with the Virginia Center for In- buildings and grounds Arehart, secretary, VMI Foun- novative Technology and VMI employee; and Col. Gene Wise, dation; Mrs. Dorothy D. Research Laboratories, Inc. professor of chemistry. Gearhart, physics department Recognized for 30 years of secretary; Morrison W. Hall service were Mrs. Janis W. and Charles F. Rowsey, Jr., Ayres, athletic department buildings and grounds; Karlyos Club secreary; Maj. William D. D. Hayslett, athletic depart- Market Matters Badgett, assistant professor of ment equipment manager; English; Edward W. Craney, Mrs. Vergie D. Moore, biology Formed pressing shop employee; department secretary; Mrs. Up until now there has been The stock market is going changes in its portfolio. The Charles W. Carwford, assistant Ethel R. Smith, VMI laundry; no organization at VMI for the crazy! The Dow Jones Average Group sold its stock in the big manager of the VMI laundry, and Mrs. Louise N. Swink, express purpose of uniting those broke an all-time high by climb- gainers Berger Brunswig, John E. Hayslett, buildings and physical education department cadets who enjoy hunting and ing over 1400 points. Some Dreyfus, Sigma AJdrich and grounds; Col. William C. secretary. fishing. One week ago, this pro- analyst feel the market will con- Southland Corp. These stocks (continued on page?) blem was solved. The VMI Rod tinue to rise, possibly reaching combined for a profit of approx- and Gun Club has been formed over 1500 points on the Dow imately $2,547 for the Group. 1985 to promote sportsmanship, Jones. On the other hand, the The Group also sold Boeing Co. safety, and skill in hunting, gun old saying "There are always when it turned a profit for the PLAYMATE handling, and fishing, and to two sides to a mountain," might first time last week. provide cadets with the oppor- be very true in regard to the Other stocks performing well tunity to participate in these stock market. This points to the for the Group include Food sports The Club will be in full possibility that the stock Lion, Inc., up $1,258.73, Calfed, swing when the Corps returns in market might very well decline Inc., a Savings and Loan Com- TOYOTA'S All New MR 2 January with President Curt in the same manner that it has pany, up $689.46, waste Sports Car (Special Keydet Discount) Schoonmaker, Vice President recently risen. Management, up $704.70, elect Peter Hansen, Secretary The Cadet Investment Group Westinghouse Electric, up elect Danner Friend, Treasur- A's Portfolio continued to do ex- $831.91 and West Co., Inc., up McDonough Toyolo ers Scott Jones and Chris Starl- tremely well in the up market. $585.46. The Group also bought Rt.250 (By 1-11 Exit) StauntonIM-AMI (continued on page 7) The Group has made quite a few stock in the Limited Inc., a women's apparel company and Wal-Mart, a retail store. The Group hopes the upcoming Southern Inn Restaurant Christmas Season will produce big gains in these stocks. Dr. Andy Hargroves Serving VMI Cadets and Their Families Proudly for the Last 50 Years Class of '44 Members of the VMI Keydet Club Airborne 37 S. AAAIN ST. dl Last Sunday, six third classmen in the VMI Sport Parachute Club made their first All Cadets Welcome! Static Line Jump from a Cessna Gim Hay Rest 182 airplane. Mike Coleman, Mike Humes, Dan Shrimpton, University Florist Frank Musarra, John Heslin, and Rob Contanio jumped at the 534 N, Harrison St, 15 W. Washington Sl.463.6«80 Orange County Drop Zone out- Richmond, VA 23220 side of Charlottesville. Club WEEKEND SPECIAL: Vice President, Michael Lakos (804^ 358-2150 made his first jump on a Square Buy 1 Rose — (iet One FREE! (^nopy from 10,250 feet. He now has 31 Sport Jumps to date Pagt 4, The VMt Cadet, November 22,\n5 Bli Sports From The Red David Sheckells Bench Agony Hi sportsfans. How's the free Well after having our hienees by: John Hart world? I'm not going to know kicked at UTC, it's definitely The VMI KeydeU took an un- for a while, I'm going on con- time to look forward to our last fortunate giant step backward finement. Yes That's right. I, football game of the 1985 last week losing to UT- Aldon Marsupial, have commit- season—Western Carolina. I Chattanooga 54-7. The Keydets Basketball Outlook ted a heinous crime against the was just wondering...Where is have performed exceptionally Institute, the Country, and life Western Carolina? Is it Western well at Alumni Field this year, North Carolina or Western but the performances on the This Saturday, November 23, sophomore Stephen Dorsey at itself! Now I know all of you are South Carolina? Hum, could it road have continued to be less not only marks the end of the center. Elmore, who wns "wi^vt. wondering just what terrible sin be the Western Ridge of The Ap- than adequate. "Against Chat- VMI football season, but yes, ed as the co-preseason Southern I have done. Well it seems palachian Mountains in North tanooga we just got the devil Marty Fletcher and his round- Conference Player of the Year, they've finally seized me for Carolina or the Western Ridge beat out of us. They won in ballers open the same evening led all scorers with 23 points in- failing to register the Edsel! in South Carolina? A ha, my every phase of the game," said in Cameron Hall against Chris- cluding a perfect 9 of 9 from the Yes, oh, yes. Not registering the roomie, "The Diamond- Coach Williamson. The offense topher Newport. The Keydets foul hne. Also in double figures Edsel!! Now one must Cutter," has jus^ informed me was very disappointing with an jump quickly into the season were Gardner (10) and Steven remember that I did not fail to as to the whereabouts of unbelievably low total of with three games in four days. Dwsey, who came off the bench register the Corvair. So, I have Western Carolina, for all the in- negative 22 yards rushing. The Averett and Radford visit Cam- to score 12. Gardner and my own parking place, but does quiring minds that need to defense gave up 54 points, but eron Hall on the following Mon- Stephen Dorsey had 8 rebounds that matter? NCKX)! I'm look- know: it's in North Carolina, they were consistently put in day and Tuesday nights re- each, with Dorsey also scoring 8 ing at two weeks for such an evil but just how West do you have tough positions throughout the spectively. points. lapse of memory. To the Ad- ministration, I would like to say to go? Anyway... it should be a night due to turnovers. Coach Fletcher got a chance to see McI>onald scored eight points I'm sorry. Really 1 am. I pro- good game and the Big Red Williamson credited the defen- his team perform against some and showed the potential of be- mise! O.K. Folks, you can tell Machine should be out to sive line and secondary as hav- top flight competition last ing a quality player in just his I'm slightly perturbed, but I avenge last week's big loss. If ing a good first half, but he was Thursday night in Richmond first season. He is still in a bat- know all of you can guess just you're in the area stop on by basically unimpressed with the when VMI played AAU team tle for that starting guard posi- exactly what that is...right? Go Western Carolina (Just how performance of the defensive Court Authority at St. Christo- tion with sophomore Kevin Ev- ahead and guess. That's right West I still don't know) and linebackers. pher's school. The Keydets had erhart, who also had 8 points. it's the UTC game! I know all cheer on them damn Keydets. The Moccasins dominated lost to the AAU club, comprised Mark Current, 6-6 forward who you dedicated sports fans want I'll be here doing time for my of former state basketball has worked on the weights and every aspect of the game, and to know just what happened: heinous crime...dust pan in Tim Couch, the UTC quarter- players, 73-57 prior to last now goes 230 pounds, came off well, we got beat like red- hand cheering on those season, but this time VMI built the bench and scored 7 points. back, had things his way. Couch headed stepchildren! Simply Keydets! Hey guys, we've seen broke the school record by up a 22 point second half advan- The Keydets' home opener that, nothing more, nothing less a big change this year, let's go tage and held on for a 78-76 win. throwing four touchdown will begin at 7:30 this Saturday UTC 54, VMI 7. Mike Necessary out in a big way! Beat Western passes. He completed 18 passes Playing for Court Authority night in Cameron Hall, and will was quoted saying after the (just how west no one knows) during the night for a total of 226 were such former starts as Ekl be broadcast live by WVLl, Val- game, "UTC is r game we'd all Carolina and make the Corps yards. Couch's four touchdown Sherrod, Ren Watson, Danny ley 96 ( 96.7 FM). Doing the play like to forget " Very astute happy! passes added to tailback Alan KotUk, and Kenny Stancell of by play this week will be VMI observation Mike, I think the Virginia Commonwealth, Ray Assistant Sports Information litis is Aldon, saying enjoy Evans' two rushing touchdowns Corps is in total agreement with produced the scoring for UTC. Eppes of Norfolk State, and Directw Wade Branner, substi- you. your freedom while you have it. Michael Perry of Richmond. tuting for Doug Chase, who will Trant Bridges scored the only be in Cullowhee, North Carolina touchdown for the Keydets with Marty Fletcher used a star- (continued on page 5) ting lineup of point guard Tom- with the football team. Branner my McHugh in place of Mike will be the Keydets' color com- Huffman, who had the flu; mentator for the remainder of freshman guard Darrin McDon- the year. HELP WANTED ald; junior standout Gay El- The Keydets were picked to Typists — »500 Weekly at home! more and sophomore Bobby finish seventh in one pre-season Write P.O. Box 975, Elizabeth, NJ 07207 Gardner at the forwards: and Southern Conference poll and sixth in another.

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Vlutants YOU Afe (Jordioilv Invited To with special guests SEA BONAE Bigger Mutants from Camp Le- 0( hwVNFKONI INN jeune by: Gordon McKinley This past weekend the Rugby SpeciarGroup Rate For Spring Team traveled to Richmond for Break '86 a match against the Richmond Rats. We lost. $25.00 per person per day for a However, this weekend will minimum of 40 to maximum of 50 be the match to watch. The first Deoole N Atl

Opponent: Western Carolina Catamounts Site: E.J. Whitmire Stadium (artificial turf) Cap. 12,000 Kickoff: 1:00 P.M. Expected Attendance 8,500 Attraction: Southern Conference Match-up

SERIES & LAST MEETING: COACHES; This will be only the fifth meeting between the two schools. The Western Carolina is coached by Bob Waters (Presbyterian '60). Catamounts lead the series 3-1 and won last season's game held in Waters is in his I7th season as coach of the Cats where his record is Lexington 22-16. The Catamounts were not able to put the game 103-70-6. away until an interception at midfield with less than a minute to go Eddie Williamson (Davidson '74) is in his first season at VMI. His in the game gave them a 22-16 victory. VMI twice had the lead in career record stands at 3-6-1. the first half. Near the end of the first period, following two Kirk Roach field goals, Keydet strong safety Terry Thompson in- LAST WEEK; tercepted a Jeff Gilbert pasa at the WCU 23, and several plays later UTC quarterback Tim Couch tied a school record by throwing a 19 yard Jim Daly to Steve Pancham TD pass put VMI on top 7-6. four touchdown passes and tailback Alan Evans added two TD's to The Cats came right back on an 80 yard drive, but a two point con- boost the Mocs to a 54-7 victory over VMI in Chattanooga Saturday version failed. It was then VMI's turn, and a 76 yard drive gave the night. Couch finished the night with 18 completions for 226 yards, Keydets the lead again at 13-12 (VMI's two point attempt failed). hit wide receiver Alan Barner with passes of 7 and 12 yards and also Behind the running of Eddie Maddox, who had 195 yards on 31 car- had scoring strikes of 29 yards to fullback Mitch Fontenot and ries, the Catamounts took the lead for good just before halftime Evans, who opened up the UTC scoring with a 16 yard run in the with an 84 yard drive capped by a Maddox eight yard run. In the se- first quarter. The Moccasins led 21-0 at intermission and added 13 cond half the teams traded field goals, but VMI drove to the and 21 points in the third and fourth quarters to pull away. The Western 34 midway thru the final period. A 4th down pass, Keydets' only score came on a one-yard run by tailback Trent hnowever, went off the finger tips of tight end Steve Pancham, and Bridges in the third quarter capping a 70-yard drive. the Catamounts took over. Wesern dodged a couple of bullets on Western Carolina was no match last Saturday night for national- VMI's next possession when two long bombs nearly turned into ly ranked Florida State. The Seminoles handed the Catamounts a game breakers. The Catamounts took over and miss^ a field goal 50-10 set back and rolled up 617 yards total offense, the most ever try before the final interceptions. given up by a Western Carolina team. WCU trailed by only 19-0 at halftime, but Florida State scored three touchdowns in the third quarter before the Catamounts could get on the board. On the day Western Carolina managed just 145 yards total offense including a negative three yards rushing.

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(continued from page 4) Mary and James Madison. Parents a one-yard run m the third They have showed that they quarter. The Keydets' one scor- have the potential to be a good Let your son ing drive covered 79 total yards, team. They have just not played but it wasn't nearly enough as consistently. The Keydets need know that the Moccasins clobbered the to go to Western Carolina this Keydets 54-7. coming weekend and give the you haven^t The Keydets should put the Catamounts a taste of VMI foot- loss behind them and concen- ball that they are capable of forgotten trate on Western Carolina now. playing. The Western Carolina The Keydets have had some game marks the last game of him. Take outstanding performances this the season, and it is important year against E^ast Tennessee that the Keydets go out on a out a State, Marshall, William and winning note. personal ad for his birthday kitchen or any connection special occasion.

Contact: AAichael Calkins CALPHALON COOKWARE or Steve Thacker PORCELAIN BAKEWARE Box 7, VMI FRESH COFFEE BEANS Lexington, VA 24450 WOODSERVINGWARE BRIDAL REGISTRY EMBOSSING SERVICE STONY POINT SHOPPING CENTER HUGUENOT AT FOREST HILL AVE. 320-7214 • Page 6, The VMI Cadet, November 8,1985 Check List Entertainment For Symptoms Of Alcoholism Charks Schoen

Catch Up Don't kid yourself — Answer them to the best of your ability. Does the person- Weekend YES NO Last week in football UVA on. Everyone has been putting 1. need a drink to get over a hangover? • 11 off all of their papers and Ijeat UNC, VMI lost to UTC, and [J I have no idea nor care who reports to go out and have fun, 2. like to drink alone? • use, SMU, or LSU played. VMI and now the water is hitting the 3. lose time from work due to drinking? • • gave the Mocks their l)est ef- fan. n CI fort, but it's hard to win when If you are like most of the 4. need a drink at a definite time of day? some of the old starters aren't Corps then you are ^ying here 5. find it harder to get along with others? n • playing in the last few games. this weekend to work. Well, who 6. suffer loss of memory while or after drinking? • n Thanks for a job well done Mon- works on Saturday nights? Dis- ahan and Rucker; you guys ciplined Cadets do, but who 7. find efficiency or drive decreasing? n • have made us proud! says we're disciplined. So, after 8. drink to relieve stress, fear, shyness, insecurity? n • The basketball team starts up you do your work Saturday af- their season this Saturday night ternoon, come to the basketball 9. find that drinking is harming or worrying the whole • • in Cameron Hall against Chris- game that night. Then after the family? topher Newport. game head to Bistelle's for a 10. become more moody, jealous or irritable after drinking? • • The two teams should provide good time. It's prot>ably been a some good entertainment on the while since a lot of you went out, court but so will the other guys kicked t>ack, and had a bunch of out there I'm referring to the cold ores with the guys. It'll be wonderful referees that always a worthwhile time. show up for our games: Igor, Next week is Thanksgiving the short one with the ugly furlough and that starts on Wed- YES mug; Slick, who uses cooking nesday; in other words the grease on his hair; Badcall, weekend starts on Wednesday. if any answers are "YES," the person may be on the road to alcoholism. who can't keep track of Who's Most of us will start that esca- Recognizing the problem is the first step to stopping it. Alcoholism is one condi- side he's on; and Gut, who runs pade out with a quick change in- tion where recover>- is almost entirely up to the individual. down the Court to keep from los- to civies, a stop at East Lex., ing his balance. and down the road we'll go to These poor immitations of re- enjoy ourselves for a furlough ferees always deserve a good well deserved and long overdue. word or twenty from the Corps Take it easy this weekend and in response to their fair judg- catch up on all that work you've ment. Some of the comments been blowing off. Check out the are quite funny and usually basketball game Saturday night draw a laugh. and then head to Estelle's for Now that I have taken up your some fun. It's gonna be one of time with sports you are pro- those casual weekends, so just bably beginning to figure out take it slow. Be careful driving that there isn't much happening over Thanksgiving and remem- around the area. With the end of ber to use your seat belt! Have the semester rolling around a good Break. there is a lot of work to catch up Good Luck

ESTELLE BANE, Founder of Estelle's and longtime friend of VMI Cadets, passed away Saturday, 16 Nov- ember. The VMI Cadet staff expresses their heartfelt Class of '86 sympathy to Michelle and the rest of her family.

GEORGE C. MARSHALL More people MUSEUM & LIBRARY have survived Mon. - Sat.: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. PN Construction, Inc. cancer than Sun.: 2p.m. -5p.m. We've Made It now live in No Admission Charge Special Programs For Groups Phan, Due, Tinh, & Sam the City of By Prior Arrangements VMI Parade Ground Los Angeles. We are winning. Class of '86 Please , Best Wishes liK n.ilil>li.' iliT 'n; ili iiK 111 support the ai an mc ii i.unK' pnc i.- AMERICAN 8.8% APR Financing Available •^CANCER From Chicken's Mother Through Dec. 31, 1985 Woodson f SOCIETY' Tht VMI Cadet, November 22,198S, Page 7 For The CE's On Rod And The Go Gun Club (continued from page 3) Game preserves. The only ob- Two members of the Virginia ing, and faculty advisors Col. Record Military Institute civil stacle the club is faced with now Wingfield, from the Biology De- is a lack of equipment. They Stuart Sherwood engineering faculty have partment, and Capt. Neas from This first album by the newly Haircut 100 to mind. "Thinking recently presented paper at plan to turn to the alumni for Army ROTC, both experienced donations of used guns, fishing formed trio The Colour Field, of You," "Castles in the Air" professional meetings. outdoors men. The club is seek- strikes one as having something and the title tract are nice, sap- Capt. Owen M. Kirkley, pro- tackle, etc., and membership is ing affiliation with the National still open with no club capacity to offer from first glance. Looks py ballads that sound as if so- fessor of civil engineering, was Rifle Association and the De- can be deceiving. With its meone left on a television, as in Orlando, Fla., to present a limits set. Men interested partment of Civilian Marks- should see Curt Schoonmaker in polished and marvelously pious they become lost in the context paper entitled "Flexural menship. ips are in the planning cover, the outright promise pro- of sameness of the other dribbly Analysis and Design of Rein- 271, Pete Hensen in 273, or Scott stage to Smith Mountain Uke, Jones in 220. Good hunting vided by yet another vehicle for pieces. "Cruel Circus" is an ut- forced Concrete Beams" to the the Outer Banks of North Caro- a proven, nomadic specialist of terly ridiculous collection of third national conference on the guys! ska, Terry Hall (ex-specials. farm animal noises and a bla- use of microcomputers in civil Fun Boy Three), and an infec- tant rip-off of the Smith's "Meat engineering. The paper includ- tious single "Pushing Up is Murder." ed a progress report on Daisies," that's brimming with If a t)onny and borine mood of Kirkley's ongoing work in intellectual strums of the romance (These guys obviously developing interactive acoustic and a bass line that are hopeless romantics) was microcomputer programs for demands the neck to bob, it. the intention, then they can call instructional use in structural would seem that here lies things a success. However, it is design. He also represented aseemingly unique and promis- the initial kick of their twisty VMI at the recent annual ing first effort. cover of "Can't Get Enough of meeting in St. Louis of the Promising, perhaps, but You Baby" and "Pushing Up Association of Naval ROTC Col- mostly misleading. The first Daisies" that will sell Virgins leges and Universities, which two tracks and a catchy dance and Philistines—a purchase promotes interchange of ideas tune "Your Love was that most will probably mark and plans between the schools Smashing" are almost consis- up to falling victim of yet and the Department of the tant with the past efforts of another commerical cosmetic Navy. Hall, but it is the remaining job, packaged around two or Major Richard 0. Mines, nine recordings by comparison three good songs. Ska fans, I'm assistant professor of civil that come off as so much dead afraid Terry Hall has met the engineering, delivered a weight and slow brash promises enemy, and he is theirs. But technical paper on "Biological to a sleepwalking pace that br- who's to say, mayt)e this is what Enhancement of Oxygen Trans- ings the weaker thinking of he had in mind all along. fer in Activated Sludge" to the 58th Annual Conference of the Water Pollution Control Feder- ation at Kansas City. He also presented a seminar on "Ox- Service Awards ygen Transfer in Activated Sludge" to environmental engi- (continued from page 3) Matheny, business office clerk; neering graduate students and Ten-year service recognitions Col. Gerald L. Nay and Mrs. faculty at Virginia Tech. VMI In went to Mrs. Stella M. Bayne Marguerite G. Old, of the Mar- and Mrs. Mattie F. Hartless, shall Research Foundation; VMI laundry; OIlie L. Drew, Maj. R. Samuel Ratcliffe, assis- TP Larry D. Henley, Kenneth R. tant director of cadet affairs Hostetter, and Lewis G. and career development of- lour The News Lineberry, all of buildings and ficer; and Jerry E. Roane, of (continued from page 1) First BattaUon's own John BRC to finally hitting the rack grounds; Mrs. Felicia C. the VMI hospital. although not all details of this Dixon and his rat, Jerry at Taps. It will also show leg of the program have been Baneron, will be featured in a John going through such ac- finalized. news clip about VMI being film- tivities as consulting his faculty Academic credit for students ed by WSET-Channel 13 in Lyn- advisor and running the who participate in this program chburg. The clip will follow obstacle course. John was THEX John through a typical day at chosen as the "example" cadet is being sought by the Interna- tional Studies Program faculty. VMI, from being awakened by for this documentary because he is from the Lynchburg area. Serving Quality Foods Although students who are en- his rat for cadet waiters before rolled in the ISP will have prio- and Drinks for Over rity, it is expected that there will t)e ample room for interest- ed cadets enrolled in other cur- ricula. Interested cadets must Compliments Of 30 Years apply through LTC Thompson no later than December 2. Condominium Management Consultants, Inc. Ann H. Hargroves You Ve Successful? 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