The V.M.I. Cadet One of America's Last Independent College Newspapers 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.