TheThe Kablegram-LeaderKablegram-Leader SMA/VWIL Alumni Newsletter Published by the Staunton Military Academy Alumni Foundation • Staunton, Virginia November 2019 2019 LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP SELECTEES

Congratulations to the following recipients of the 2019 Legacy Scholarship. Three of these young people are descendants or relatives of SMA alumni. All were outstanding high-school students who also participated in athletics and other extracurricular activities. Through their character, each showed a clear understanding and application of the ideals of truth, duty, and honor. They are: Thomas Westbrook from Lancaster, PA; Laurel Bennett from West Point, NY; Jacob How- ard from Weston, FL; and Lauren Childres from Biloxi, MS.

Thomas A. Westbrook: I am from Lancaster, PA, and graduated from Lancaster Country Day School at the top of my class. In the fall, I will be attending Washington University in St. Louis as a prospective mathematics and French major. Academics are a big focus of mine, but my passions include theatre, ten- nis, and community service. Playing varsity tennis shaped my character and honed my sense of discipline and honor through sportsmanship. In my summers, I work as a counselor for a Head Start-type program serv- ing underprivileged children. My experiences with these kids helped strengthen my belief in SMA’s ideals of truth, duty, and honor. I am proud to be a representative for the values of Staunton Military Academy, as my grandfather, Donald L. Westbrook, and great-uncle, Mark L. Westbrook, are graduates of the classes of 1969 and 1970, re- spectively. That their legacy and their experiences at SMA can live on through my scholarship is humbling and gratifying.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Legacy Selectees...... 1,3-6 Laurel Bennett: I’m Laurel Bennett. I Reflections...... 2 currently live in West Point, New York. How- Stepping into the future...... 6 ever, because of my dad’s career in the Reflections from our Chaplain..... 7 Army, I was born in Germany and have grown up moving around the United Legacy Fund...... 8-11 States. Growing up, I have experienced Deep South...... 11 and learned the values of Truth, Duty, Reunion 2020 Raffle ...... 12 and Honor, due to being surrounded Reunion 2020 application...... 13 by the Army and its motto being, “Duty, Reunion 2020 RSchedule...... 14 Honor, Country.” I graduated from James I. O’Neill High School, and I am excited VWIL Gallery...... 15-22 to attend the Leeds School of Business at TAPS...... 23-34 the University of Colorado, Boulder this Cadet store ...... 35 Fall 2019. Throughout high school, I have Dues/Initiatives...... 36 participated and led in many sports, clubs, chorus groups, and other extra- © Copyright 2019 curriculars who have shaped me into Staunton Military Academy Alumni Foundation Inc. Continued on page 3 -1- BOARD OF DIRECTORS Reflections from the Hill

President...... George Mastroianni, SMA ’73 The Staunton Military Acade- Vice President...... David Shipula, SMA ‘73 my Alumni Foundation Board of Di- Secretary/Chaplain ....Richard Henderson, SMA ‘63 rectors came together in the SMA Treasurer ...... Peter Birckhead, SMA ’73 Museum on September 21, 2019, for Asst. Secretary...... Al Rossy, SMA ‘74 our fall face-to-face meeting. It was PERMANENT COMMITTEES a lovely day to visit the Shenando- ALUMNI RELATIONS ah Valley and spend some time with Lee W. Lawrence, SMA ‘56...... Member old friends. I’ll take this opportunity FINANCE to point out that Burdette Holmes Peter Birckhead SMA ’73...... Chairman (’62), who has served as our Kable- LEGAL gram Editor for many years, has Warren Hutton, SMA ‘75 ...... Member been transitioning those editorial re- sponsibilities to BG Terry Djuric and the VWIL Corps of AD-HOC COMMITTEES Cadets. From this point forward, major responsibility for the Kablegram will be assumed by VWIL. One of SMA FOUNDATION LEGACY FUND Peter Birckhead SMA ’73...... Chairman my priorities as President is to look for ways to knit closer ties between VWIL and SMAAF. My thinking is SMA SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE that eventually, the active role played by SMA alumni *Kelly McGavock, SMA ’59...... Chairman in perpetuating the legacy of SMA will diminish dra- Burdette Holmes, SMA ’62...... Member matically, and eventually is not very far in the future. *Tony Shipula, SMA ’74...... Member As the passing of time pushes us Old Boys further into REUNION the background, we hope to see VWIL alumnae step Edmund A. Smith ‘76 ...... Chairman Thomas E. B. Phillips, SMA ‘74 ...... Member forward and carry our joint legacy into the future. Lee W. Lawrence, SMA ’56 ...... Member Thanks to VWIL for stepping up to take over editori- *Jay Nedry, SMA ‘69 ...... Member al duties for the Kablegram – this is just the direction in which we hope to continue to move in the years SMA-VWIL MUSEUM ahead. *Brocky Nicely, SMA ‘65...... Curator Thomas E. B. Phillips, SMA ‘74...... Chairman Burdette’s contributions to the Foundation Lee W. Lawrence, SMA ’56...... Member have been substantial and significant, and we should Mark J. Orr, SMA ‘73...... Member all be very grateful for the truly amazing job he has William K. Bissett, SMA ‘74...... Member done with Kablegram during his tenure as Editor. Bur- dette’s grace and generosity in dealing with those of SMA HISTORIAN *Gregory P. Robertson, ’70...... Historian us who sometimes treat deadlines more like sugges- tions are the mark of a true gentleman. Thank you, KABLEGRAM - LEADER sir! [email protected] ...... Editor It is not too early to begin planning for the 2020 WEBSITE SMA All-Class Reunion, which will take place 23-26 Mark J. Orr, SMA ‘73 ...... Webmaster April in Staunton. This year will mark the 60th anniver- AT LARGE sary of the graduation of the Class of 1960, and the Dominic (Jack) Dalbo...... SMA ’68 50th for the Class of 1970. Larry Lee Atkinson...... SMA ‘67 Eugene K. Ehmann...... SMA ‘74 No.4 advantage of a military boarding school Edward A. Newbegin...... SMA ‘75 as stated by SMA in 1920: “As he is taught to obey so Joseph Frank ...... SMA ‘68 he learns to command and to study character that Edmund Leigh ...... SMA ‘74 his influence and efficiency may be increased.” SMA ALUMNI OFFICE *Arlene Nicely...... SMA Office Manager George Mastroianni, SMA ‘73 * VIP (non voting board member) President, SMA Alumni Foundation

© Copyright 2019 — SMA Alumni Foundation Inc. -2- 2019 LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP SELECTEES Cont. the person I am today. I hope to continue my activities involving service, leadership, and teamwork at the University of Colorado, and I am very honored to be receiving the Staunton Military Academy Legacy Scholarship this year. My cousins who attended the Staunton Military Academy are Anthony Shipula, from 1970-1971, David Shipula, Class of 1973, and my great-uncle John Horoshko, class of 1959. I am happy to have made them and the rest of my family proud with my acceptance for this scholarship.

Jacob Howard: First and foremost, I would like to thank you for picking me to receive one of the SMA scholarships. It is a very humbling honor to be a recipient of the SMA scholarship for this year. My great uncle, A. Michael Lipper, is an SMA alumnus (1953), and through his character the ideas of truth, duty, and honor are exemplified. He began his leadership learning at SMA and of con- tinued while he was a part of the Columbia University Fencing team and NROTC Program. I am grateful for my great uncle’s service, as well as everything else he has done and will do in my life. I will be attending New York University (NYU) in the fall of 2019, where I will be studying business. After college, I hope to work in the financial industry exemplifying truth, duty, and honor the same way my great uncle has throughout his entire life.

Lauren Childres: Lauren Childres was born and raised in Biloxi, MS, and graduated in May 2019 with High Honors from d’Iberville High School. She finished high school in the top 8%, graduating 22 out of 279. While in high school, she was a member of the National Honor Soci- ety, Beta Club, Harrison County Junior Leadership Program and Student Council. She received a medal for attaining Mississippi Scholar status. While excelling academically, Lauren also participated and earned awards in four sports: basketball, tennis, cross country, and track. She plans to attend Mississippi State University in the fall and major in aero- space engineering. She is honored to receive the SMA Legacy Scholarship. This scholarship will help her in achieving her goal to receive a bachelor’s degree in engineering.

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LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP EXTENSIONS 2019 Congratulations to the following individuals who, having been recipients of the SMA Legacy Scholarship in either 2017 or 2018, applied for and were granted extensions of those scholarships. It is our hope that these young men and women and future Legacy Scholarship winners will carry on the memory of SMA and its values of truth, duty, and honor. Elizabeth Meise (Second Extension): Non-Academic Excellence This last academic year has been a rich experience both academically and in my extracurricular activities. Although my college schedule was quite busy and there were some days that I would not return home until after dinner, I ensured that I made time to participate in volunteer activities around the community. Throughout the year, I have visited multiple schools to observe classrooms. My two favorite experiences were visiting an elementary Montessori classroom, which is an alternative to traditional education, and a Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL or ESL) class at a local public high school. By observing these classrooms, I have gained a new perspective on teaching and learning which is beneficial towards my goal of becoming a teacher. I have also contin- ued to volunteer to help with children’s programs at the Glenvar Library. I especially love helping with these programs because of the fun the children have while learning something new. Since I currently live at home and commute daily to college, I always have the opportunity to help nearby neighbors whenever they need it. For example, I often help an elderly neighbor with her computer, email, and other devices numerous times a month when they malfunction or she wants to learn a new program. Also, I pet sit for numerous neighbors throughout the year to give them peace of mind when they travel. Although it can be exhausting, especially when I help with a specific household of five large dogs, it is worth it for the experience and funds I can put towards my college education. Finally, for this upcoming summer, I have signed up to volunteer for a partnership program between a church and a local refugee assistance organization. This program aims to support the acquisition of the English language for new refugee children in the Roanoke Valley through extra language instruction outside of the public-school system. Altogether, I have greatly enjoyed the volunteer work that I have participated in this last academic year, and I am looking forward to future opportunities to make a difference in the community. Truth, Duty, Honor Personal reflection is important in order to get the most out of an experience, and SMA’s motto of “Truth, Duty, Honor” can help me reflect on this prior academic year. Truthfulness with everyone, especially with professors, shows the maturity expected of college stu- dents. When people are truthful with one another, it allows them to form mutual trust that is important especially when faced with group work. This idea is especially related to this prior year when I had numerous group projects at once. Being upfront and truthful about my ideas for a group project allowed me to communicate more effectively, efficiently, and helped expedite the progress of the project. Furthermore, I have numerous duties to perform both as a student, adult, daughter, neighbor, and member of the community. Balancing these various roles can be difficult at times, but it is my responsibility to attend to each obligation as necessary. However, my first priority is the duty to my parents since I commute from home. Luckily, my parents respect the fact that I often have a lot of schoolwork, but I make a point of helping with household tasks because it is my duty as a member of the household. Of course, my next most important commitment is to my academics. It is my duty to put in the quality work necessary to understand the material and get good grades. Finally, it is important that I protect the honor of myself, my family, and Roanoke College. Since I live in the local area, some staff at college know my family, so it is important that I act courteously to reflect positively on my family’s name. Similarly, it is important that I show respect for Roanoke College’s honor when representing it to potential students, the community, and while wearing its branded merchandise. Also, being academically honorable is important at Roanoke College, as shown by its strict “Academic Integrity System” policy regarding plagiarizing work and other unethical practices. It is crucial that I am always mindful of how my actions can impact the honor of myself and others. Kayla Jaffey (Second Extension): Over the past two years at the University of Florida, I have now learned to live by these core values Truth, Duty, and Honor, the same way my grandfather Robert Hirshman lived his life by these core values instilled in him at Staunton. At UF, one truth I believe in is to never give up. I am always committed to going the extra mile, maintaining a positive state of mind, as well as looking onto the brighter side of any situation. Duty to me means being committed to my responsibilities. Now that I am independent in college, my responsibilities entail completing my work in a timely manner, upholding a certain GPA every semester, and participating in extracurricular activities. Lastly, honor defines exhibiting respect as well as showing a good reputation for ourselves and others. At UF, I have been honored with Outstanding Academic Achievement, placed on the Warrington College of Business Dean’s List, and am a role model to my sisters of Delta Phi Epsilon. All in all, Truth, Duty, and Honor will remain a part of my everyday life inside and outside of school. These three core values will continue to live on as well as have an important meaning in my life as well as others surrounding me. -4- 2019 LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP SELECTEES Cont.

Sydney Riemann (First Extension): My name is Sydney Riemann, and I am a recipient of the 2018 Staunton Military Scholarship. I am currently a sophomore at the University of South Alabama, in Mobile. I am a nursing major and have been accepted into the early acceptance nursing program. My long-term goal is to obtain my master’s degree in nursing and to ultimately have a career as a Nurse Practitioner. After earning my master’s, I am also interested in applying to medical school. Working as a Nurse Practitioner will allow me to gain a better understanding and an overall better experience through exposure to real-life medical cases and situations. Ultimately, this path will allow me to be a better candidate for my doctorate. I took a vigorous course load in areas of study such as organic/inorganic chemistry, anatomy and physiology, and biology, and my courses for the second semester are equally as challenging. However, although school is my biggest priority, it is not my only focus. I believe it is my responsibility and my duty to be of service to others. Civic responsibility is important, and I worked hard to combine my academic responsibilities with working in the local community, as well as in my home town of Gulfport, MS. During the first semester, as a member of Phi Mu Fraternity, I was a volunteer at several community service events: Triathlon on Dauphin Island, and through our efforts at Song Fest, a large donation was made to the Children’s Miracle Network. I also volun- teered at River Oaks Elementary School working with the gifted class on various interactive assignments. The experiences with and for children in the community are most rewarding, and I value my time spent volunteering and look forward to a possible future helping children. I have also managed to keep a 4.0 grade point average while holding a part-time job at a franchise boutique, Hemline. This job has granted my exposure to the community, as well as continuing to further develop my communication and interpersonal skills. For the summer of 2019, I will work as a Multi-skill Technician (MST) for Memorial Hospital at local clinics in the Gulf Coast area of Mississippi. I believe this job will better prepare me for nursing school, beginning in the spring of 2020. I will have ono-on-one contact with patients, as well as working alongside doctors, nurse practitioners, and nurses. I am very fortunate to experience first-hand what nurses and doctors deal with every day, and this will be a major learning and life-changing experience since it will shape my basic understanding of the medical community. I hope I have conveyed my commitment to my future as well as proven to your organization that I have been a good investment.

Joyner Miller (First Extension): Non-Academic Activities: Thanks to this generous scholarship, I was able to join clubs on top of pursuing my studies. Within my first weeks at William and Mary, I chose to join the Wind Ensemble and the Quiz Bowl Team. Music—band in particular—has been important to me throughout my life, so I wanted to continue playing the bassoon in a group setting. Quiz bowl was similarly important to me in high school, and I really wanted to remain active and expand my knowledge base. Although I already loved both of these activities before going to college, I am happy that both groups were friendly and supportive of all the new members who joined alongside me. One of my favorite memories from the year was touring in Chicago with the Wind Ensemble. Also, I became involved with William and Mary’s high school model United Nations conference. Last year, I volunteered as a rapporteur for one of the committees. Next semester, I will help design one of the committees and lead its proceedings the weekend of the conference. During the spring semester, I started participating in biology research on campus. My team is interested in tick-borne diseases and what factors can predict their prevalence. Once it got warm enough outside, we started traveling throughout coastal Virginia to collect ticks to test for diseases in the fall and winter. I have loved it so far, and I received a grant to return over the summer and help out with field work. Reflections on Truth, Duty, and Honor: Truth, duty, and honor have always been important to me, but their value has become more apparent as I have gone to college and become more independent. Being truthful is telling the facts, free of misinformation or deception. I have always tried to be truthful in my schoolwork and in my relationships. Although it can be exhausting at times, I have sought to give credit where it is due in my assignments. However, I have also learned that being honest and genuine can help strengthen friendships and bring people closer together. I am glad that the truth is powerful enough to forge bonds; over the course of the year, I have made many friends by being candid and authentic. Duties are simply responsibilities that we have, whether they be responsibilities to others or to ourselves. As a student, my primary duty has been to absorb knowledge. I worked as hard as I could to succeed at college, and I reaped the benefits of my labor. Being involved in clubs on campus, I also have other duties that I must carry out. I have fulfilled my duties to be an effective member of the groups in which I am involved, but being independent has taught me to hold myself more accountable and become even more diligent. -5- 2019 LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP SELECTEES Cont.

To act with honor is to strive to do what is right. From a young age, I have been taught to aspire to act honorably, by being honest and having a strong work ethic. Thus, for me, it was really important to attend a college with an honor code. At William and Mary, every student is expected to act in an upstanding manner. Our commitment to acting with integrity makes a more trusting, cooperative community—an environment for which I am very thankful. Just like Staunton Military Academy, William and Mary instills the values of truth, duty, and honor to its students (albeit in different ways, I am sure). I am grateful that I chose to attend a school that encourages these values, since they are important to leading a prosperous life.

Applications from graduating seniors for one of the four 2020 Legacy Scholarships are due on June 1, 2020. Alumni are requested to encourage their eligible descendants or other high school seniors to apply. In addition to the requirement that the application an all attachments be submitted on time, the applicant must also provide a letter of acceptance to a two or four year college. Please refer to smascholarship.org for de- tails. Contact Kelly McGavock, SMA ‘59, at 228-547-0442 with any specific questions about the application process.

Stepping Into The Future. The National Society Children of the American Colonists, just began a one-year fund raising effort entitled “Stepping into the Future” to contrib- ute to repairing the stairs leading to Kable Courtyard.

“VWIL cadets using the stairs in front of Kable Courtyard” “Stairs being repaired as of the printing of this issue.”

The National Project for 2019-2020 is “Stepping Into the Future,” which supports the Virginia Women’s Institute for Leadership (VWIL) at Mary Baldwin University in Staunton, VA. The stair- case, which is located on the historic campus at Kable Residence Hall, home to VWIL and the former Staunton Military Academy (SMA). Throughout the years, and harsh Virginia weather, the staircase has become a major safety concern and is shut down almost every winter due to icy conditions. When that happens, cadets and students are rerouted to use the street above the staircase as a sidewalk. Thanks also to Mr Peter J. Worth SMA ’57 who has donated $1000.00 toward the Kable Courtyard stair repair project.

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A SHORT SERMONETTE “I Need To Forgive you…” By Rev. R. A. Henderson, ‘63

“…… Even If You Don’t Ask to Be Forgiven”

Recently I drove up to New Jersey to attend a surprise fiftieth birthday party for one of my best friends. I hadn’t gone far past Richmond when I encountered an aggressive driver. Not wanting to have him on my bumper anymore I pulled into the slower lane of traffic and waved him past. He signaled back but I don’t think it was thank you. In and around here everyone waves and you always use their whole hand. What is his problem, I thought as a warm rush of anger started to rise within me. Then I thought about the time when Peter asked Jesus, “Lord, how many times should I forgive a person who offends me, seven times?” Peter probably thought he was being magnanimous. To the Hebrews seven means fullness. You know, seven days of the week. But Jesus said, “No, Peter, not seven times. Seventy times seven.” Seven raised to a huge exponential number. Unlimited forgiveness.

If ever there was a time when we needed that—when we needed to forgive and be forgiv- en—it’s now. Now, when the world is so suspicious and uptight about everything. Now, when anxiety has made us all edgy and nervous. Now, when it’s even fashionable to hate certain people—especially people of particular backgrounds. We need the cleansing, lubricating power of forgiveness.

I don’t know how religious you are, or how much you’ve thought about this. But if we don’t live with a spirit of forgiveness today, forgiving not seven times but seventy times seven, there isn’t a lot of hope for us. There isn’t a lot of hope for the human race. We will choke on our own hateful, unforgiving spirits. We will destroy ourselves.

God forgives us, and we forgive others. That’s how it works. Our world is too crowded and stressful—too capable of monstrous evil—not to he loving and forgiving. I wish that fellow who drove as though possessed knew all this. I hope I can remember it myself. Seventy times seven. All the time, a loving and forgiving spirit, even when others don’t have one. Maybe especially when they don’t. Especially in times like this. Loving and forgiving is God’s way, and there’s nothing our world needs more right now, nothing you and I need more. I need to forgive you—and everybody else— whether you think you need it or not.

Through a house of worship in your area you can experience God’s forgiveness. Attend the one of your choosing this Sunday and every Sunday.

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Updated as of August 31, 2019

By Peter Birckhead ‘73 l [email protected] l 713-819-1980

LEGENCY FUND PROJECT EXCEEDS GOAL OF $1.5 MILLION IN DONATIONS

Thanks to all of our alumni and patrons who have generously given to the Legacy Fund. We have now, after almost 6 years of fund raising, exceeded $1.6 Million in cash donations, pledges, and life insurance death benefit designations either directly to or for the behalf of the SMA AF. While we have now reached our fund raising goal our financial needs continue each year so please consider a donation and make it today either by mailing a check or going on line to www.sma-alumni.org. using a credit card or paypal.

THANKS TO THESE DONORS WHO HAVE MADE THIS POSSIBLE: (Levels of Giving and Recognition Designations)

$500,000+ (KABLE SOCIETY) $5,000+ (SERGEANT MAJOR) Peter Worth ’57 * (cash and pledge) (w/benches, WWI Monument H. Clark Cockrell ’61 (w/bench sponsorship) Restoration, Museum Signage Package sponsorship, Flag and Flag Carter Condon (Patron) * Pole upkeep sponsorship and SMA Eagle sponsorship) * Includes gift John Fuog ’70 * (w/SMA Eagle sponsorship) of $450,000 to MBU for naming of Kable Field to SMA Worth Field John Michael Garner ’53 * (w/SMA Eagle $150,000+ (KABLE SOCIETY) sponsorship) Regina and Barry Longyear ’60 *(IRA Beneficiary Kevin J. Gorman ’70 * (w/SMA sponsorship) Designation) (Longyear TDH VWIL Scholarship and bricks) Burdette Holmes ’62 * (w/SMA columns $100,000 + (KABLE SOCIETY) sponsorship and SMA Scholarship) Richard DiTraglia ’50 (Gift from Last Will and Testament) Charles R. Jenkins ’53 * $50,000+ (FIRST CAPTAIN) Tom Phillips ’74 (w/bench sponsorship and in Bill Bissett ’74 (w/bench sponsorship) * Honor of Lolo Kable) * Jack Dalbo ‘68 (pledge) * Bob Poovey ’60 * George R. Shiarella ’48 (SMA Scholarship) Jim Rice ’63 (w/bench and Cannon $40,000+ (CAPTAIN) Restoration sponsorship) * Anonymous ’74 * H. Roller Shipplett ’67 (brochure, transcripts copy $35,000+ (CAPTAIN) and new website sponsorships ) * Robert and Emily Parrino ’75 * (with SMA Scholarship) Leslie Taylor ’66 * (w/SMA Eagle sponsorship) $25,000+ (CAPTAIN) $4,000+ (SERGEANT FIRST CLASS) Tilford Jones ’76 (Life Insurance Beneficiary Designation) Steve Bond ’61 (w/ bench sponsorship) * $10,000+ (LIEUTENANT) Hubert N. Hoffman ’62 * Larry Atkinson ’67 (SMA Scholarship) * John Nolde ’63 * John Conomikes ’50 * ( SMA Eagle, Brochure Victor Rosenberg ‘56 * sponsorship and SMA Scholarship) Stuart Smith ‘48 Thomas A. Davis ’62 * (w/SMA columns Virginia Windley (Don) ’70 * sponsorship) $3,000+ (SERGEANT FIRST CLASS) Fileno Digregorio Foundation Joanie and John Antonelli (deceased) ’61 * Fredrick Hazlewood ’65 (w/bench sponsorship) * Joseph Ritok ’66 * Richard Henderson ‘63 * $2,500+ (SERGEANT FIRST CLASS) David Brooks Holstein ’73 (w SMA Scholarship Eugene K. Ehmann ‘74 Program) Stephen L. Taylor ’63 * John (Jack) Vaughan III ’69 (w/bench and $2,000+ (SERGEANT FIRST CLASS) SMA Eagle sponsorship) * Deborah Lee (in memory of her husband Patricia & Herk Wolfe ’49 (bench Frank Lee ’52 and w/bench sponsorship) sponsorship/Howie Bust sponsorship) * deceased Floyd Ostrom ’62 * Anonymous ‘62 Gayle Myers (Patron) wife of Duke Myers ’60 deceased)* Louis Stathis ’70 * Ronald and Susan Yates (Patron) * -8- SMA ALUMNI FOUNDATION INC. LEGACY FUND Cont.

$1,500+ (SERGEANT FIRSTCLASS) $250+ (BENEFACTOR) David Gray Anderson ’59 (with SMA Scholarship) Robert Digiacomo ’69 (SMA Eagle, Brick Peter Brown ’66 * (with SMA Scholarship) sponsorships, SMA Scholarship) * Michael Byington ’61 * (deceased) Robert Flatford ’66 * Lucius Chapin ‘66 Jerome S. Fletcher ’47 * Joseph A. Frank Jr. ’68 * COL Zach Hagedorn, Jr. ’51 * Allen Jones ’48 * Geoffrey Hall ‘65 Susan and Ronald Yates (Patron) * Tad Hall ’73 * $1,000+ (SERGEANT FIRST CLASS) Mark J. Hancock ’62 * Page Kable (Patron) * Peter Birckhead ’73 * William Lambert ’62 Dr. Randy Blackburn ‘72 Harvie Martin III ‘74 William Gershen ‘58 Glen MacFadden ’59 * Charlie Drumheller ’66 (w/Cannon Edward McLorie ’63 * Restoration sponsorship) Gordon Milestone ’43 * Robert Horvath ’47 * Leland K. Ozawa ’61 * Warren Hutton ’75 * Phil Peter ’50 * George Jennings ’64 (w/bench and SMA Eagle Robert Piper ‘68 sponsorship) * Neil J. Rogers ’69 * Gary Jones ’64 (w/bench sponsorships) Fredrick Shaftman ‘66 Anthony C. Korvas’59 Lawrence Steele III ‘61* Steve Landa ’63 * Frank Till ’71 * David Marshall ’72 * John W. Turner ’67 * Robert Norton ’67 (deceased) Peter Voss ’48 * Mark Orr ’73 * Lee Woody ‘47 Tim Scheel ’73 (w/brochure sponsorship) * Larry Ward ’71 * (SMA Scholarship) Ralph Sebrell ’45 COL. Robert Wease (Faculty) * David Shipula ‘73 Philip Yount ’62 * Peter Stark ’50 * $200+ (BENEFACTOR) Frederick Walton ‘33 Anthony Betz ‘67 $500+ (BENEFACTOR) Robert Clements ’58 * Hamilton Beggs ‘56 Bill Crampton ‘62 Robert Bennett ‘45 Howard E. Gibson ‘45 John Browne, Jr. ’64 (w/bench sponsorship) Craig E. Hanson ‘74 Robert Cauthen ‘64 Paul Heyard ’72 * Michael F. Corbi ’62 (w/SMA columns sponsorship) Tom Howie ‘67 Randolph Dodge PG ’64 (w/bench sponsorship) * Walter Kircher ’70 (w/Brick Fund) Judith Griffin (in memory of her husband Larry Lombari ’69 (w/SMA Eagle sponsorship) Fred Benson Griffin ’57) Edmund Leigh ‘74 Jay Horwitt “64 (w/bench sponsorship) Conrad Mihalek ’66 (w/SMA Scholarship) Mrs. Robert Horvath (Memory of Robert Horvath ’47) Gary Martell ‘69 Alexander Smith Howard ’45 * Jeffrey Metzel ‘43 Sally Howie Jebson (Patron) (daughter of Douglas Nunn ’71 * Maj. Thomas Howie) * William Pandak ’73 * Christopher Jones ’71 * Edward Patsch ’53 * Stanley Lesniak ’67 * Hugh Sproul III ’54 (w/brochure sponsorship) John C. Lucy ’76 * Doris Thompson (Patron) * Duke Myers ’60 * J. Warren Turner ’67 (SMA Scholarship) * David Rhodes ‘72 W.J. Turner ‘67 Al Rossy ’74 (w/bench sponsorship) * Edmund Smith ‘76 William Truog ‘64 (Anna Randle James H. Stevenson ’58 * Truog Mem. Fund) * Bruce Thomas ’74 (w/bench sponsorship) Carl Winnefeld ’61 * Donald Westbrook ’69 (w/SMA Eagle Sponsorship) $100+ (BENEFACTOR) $250+ (BENEFACTOR) Anonymous ’62 * (w/SMA column sponsorship) Jacqueline Armstrong Patron James Adams ’59 * (husband Jack Armstrong ’37) * Darr Barshis ‘72 Robert Barksdale ’75 (deceased) Richard Beaver ‘56 Edward Burka ’48 * Gerald Bernfeld ‘57 Steven Crane ’74 (w/bench sponsorship) James Bond ’51 * -9- SMA ALUMNI FOUNDATION INC. LEGACY FUND Cont.

$100+ (BENEFACTOR) $50+ (BENEFACTOR) Thomas Brigham, Jr. ‘70 Frank Allen ’47 (w/brick sponsorship) Judge Alfred Burka ‘45 Kelly Allen ‘71 Leonard Burka ‘51 Richard Alonzo ’64 * William Bush ’62 (with SMA columns sponsorship) William Baldwin III ‘64 Alan Butterworth ‘51 * Patrick Benavides (Patron) (w/brick sponsorship) Augustine Catalano ’47 * Lawrence Brown ‘65 Jose Colon ’60 Bruce Buchanan ’66 (w/brick sponsorship) Wesley G. Constable ’61 * Carol Caldwallader Patron (in honor of David Dana ’49 Lewis Caldwallader ‘55) William Deane, Jr. ‘65 Ms. Terry Clark Patron (in honor of her Jack Dickerson ’67 (w/SMA Eagle sponsorship) father William Clark ’48) Anthony Disher, Jr. ’72 * David Cohen ‘59 George Dunigan ‘64 Don Cross ’67 (w/brick sponsorship) Philip Farber ’69 (w/SMA Eagle sponsorship) Jamie Deehan Patron (in honor of Allen Fisher ’56 (in memory of his brother Bruce Fisher ’49) James Deehan ’55) William Foard ’56 * John Diemer ’67 * N. Scott Gardiner (Patron) Everette Doffermyre ’66 * Mark Hancock ‘62 Susan Finlay Patron (brick for Lolo Kable) James Hayslip ’75 * Alexander Forester ‘74 John C. Hildebrand ‘72 Frederick Gambke ’73 * Benjamin Hudson, Jr. ‘54 Betty Hall (Patron) (in honor of Geoffry Hall ’64) Sanford Jacobson ’55 Kim Hoffecker (brick for Joseph Koch ’53 * Charles Hoffecker ’38 deceased) Lee Lawrence ‘56 Scott Holcomb ‘66 Ben Hollis ’58 * Robert Lehman ’69 (w/SMA Eagle sponsorship) Ben Hudson ’54 Jon Levy ‘56 John Kelly ‘57 A Michael Lipper ’53 * Barbara Kerne (Patron) William M. Meredith ‘45 Carolyn Lucy (Patron) Wife of J.C. Lucy, Jr. ‘53 Randall Melton ‘76 Alan Messer ’68 (w/brick sponsorship) * SFC Kenneth Messer, Jr ’66 * Dan Newman ’60 * Mark Milone ‘60 Peter Ottman ’65 (w/Howie Bust sponsorship) Edmond Neuberger ‘50 Richard Parson ‘60 Stephen Newton ‘62 COL. Brooke Read ’46 * Russell Ogan ’70 * AJ Scolio ‘43 Robert A, Piper ‘68 Neal Smith ‘66 Simon M. Painter ‘58 Michael Somers ’65 (w/brochure sponsorship) W. Charles Pfister ‘74 William Summers ‘60 Col. Michael Quinlan ’57 * Robert Tabor ‘58 William Ratcliff, Jr ‘62 Edwin Taliaferro ’60 * Robert Remaley (Patron) Peter Velde ‘67 Wayne Scholtes ‘64 Jon Walker ‘54 Elizabeth Seaman (Patron for Husband Peter Seaman ’50) Eli White ‘53 Ed Smith ‘76 Fish Bowl in Museum Receipts Aleida Snell (Patron) (in honor of her $25+ (BENEFACTOR) husband Dale Frederick Snell ’56) Jacqueline Armstrong (Patron) John Steele ‘52 (in honor of her husband John Armstrong’37) William Stillgebauer ‘54 Lee Beard ‘51 Clarence Tart ‘53 David Behuhn ’69 (w/SMA Eagle Sponsorship) John R. Taylor ‘72 Howard Brewer, Jr ‘47 David Tinker ’69 * (w/SMA Eagle sponsorship) Claude L. Crawford ’57 (Faculty) * John T. Turner ‘67 Robert Coyner ’49 W. John Turner ’67 * John Diemer ‘67 Jeffrey Van Hyning ‘64 Michael Deuting ‘59 Wm. Rock Viner ‘69 Carlos Ferro ’51 D. Eli E. White ‘53 Douglas Godwin ‘69 Lee P. Woody ’47 * Mark Hannock ‘62 Charles Youngman ‘55 Charles Hnilicka ‘48 Stanley Kaplan ‘54 -10- SMA ALUMNI FOUNDATION INC. LEGACY FUND Cont.

$25+ (BENEFACTOR) Cont. $25+ (BENEFACTOR) Cont. Stanley Licker ‘55 William Thomas ‘61 Gregory and Paula Lockhart (Patrons) D. Marshall Taylor ‘75 for James Jewett ‘41 Chris Tsucalas ‘59 Bryon Malogrides ‘61 William Tucker, Jr ‘58 Edward Mann ‘46 Dick Unger ‘63 Kirk Moberley ’63 * John Zack’69 Michael Meyers ‘59 $10+ (BENEFACTOR) John Morrow ‘52 Joesph McKbben ‘60 John Pennypacker, Jr ‘63 James Spencer (Patron) Darrell Richardson ‘67 Gary Waple ’60 (w/SMA Eagle Sponsorship) Hal Schweder ‘40 Randall See ‘75 * Multi-Year and/or Repeat Donors William Suppes, Jr. ‘45

Thanks to all of these alumni and patrons who have supported the Legacy Fund Project. Your donations have helped to ensure the memories, traditions, and alumni efforts are carried into perpetuity. Your donations have helped our alumni foundation to continue to provide scholarships and support for organizations (such as the VWIL Program at MBC) that exemplify our core values of Truth, Duty and Honor. And finally your donations have helped support the new SMA Scholarship Program. The listing above represents only 20% of living alumni. There are still 80% of those of you who have not made a donation! Please consider a gift to the Legacy Fund. No amount is too small and all donations are fully tax de- ductible. It is easy to donate, just contact me directly and we can discuss all options available to help you. Peter Birckhead, SMA ’73, [email protected] or 713-819-1980.

Note.: If you don’t see your name, and you have donated, please let me know. If you have donated more than once and do not have a “*” next to your name please let me know. Thanks! DEEP SOUTH DETACHMENT

Center: Ron ‘61 and Denise Alonzo; Back Row, Left to right: Kelly ‘59 and LaVonne McGavock, Pierre Rufin ‘61, Linda and Raynald Williams ‘59, Sam ‘59 and Judy Camp, Ame and Dennis Oliver ‘53.

Five alumni and four wives of the SMA Deep South Detachment attended a picnic at the beau- tiful home of Sam Camp ‘59 and his wife, Judy, in Covington, Louisiana, on Saturday, September 7. This is the most recent of many get togethers of SMA alumni who live along the Mississippi and Louisiana Gulf Coast. Stories being told by those in attendance range from what we did while on The Hill, what we did after graduation, and what we are now doing in retirement (except for Sam Camp who will probably never retire.) All of us highly recommend that alumni in areas throughout the country consider establish- ing similar “detachments” in order to maintain more frequent communications with other old boys.

-11- -12- Staunton Military Academy Alumni Foundation, Inc. PO Box 958, Staunton, VA 24402 PHONE: (540) 885-1309 | FAX: 1-866-950-4452 | EMAIL: [email protected] SMA Reunion 2020 (24-26 April) Registration Form PRINT & fill out form. Mail to address or FAX to: 1-866-950-4452 or SCAN & email to: [email protected]

LAST NAME: ______FIRST NAME: ______MIDDLE INITIAL: _____ SMA YEAR: ______ADDRESS: ______CITY: ______STATE: ____ ZIP: ______TEL: ( ) ______; ( ) ______; EMAIL: ______ALUMNI GUEST REGISTER SPOUSE NAME: ______GUEST NAME: ______GUEST NAME: ______GUEST NAME: ______

ADVANCE REGISTRATION FEE COMPUTATION Deadline is March 31, 2020 Please take the time NOW to complete your registration form. By doing this, you will help us plan more effectively for a successful SMA/VWIL Reunion. Please note – lodging reservations at the Stonewall Jackson Hotel (or elsewhere) must be made separately. _____ Weekend x $150/person1* $ ______Friday Only x $85/person2* $ ______Saturday Only x $85/person3* $ ______Sponsor a VWIL Cadet at Alumni Banquet ($50/cadet) $ ______TOTAL COST: $ ______

PAYMENT □ Check (payable to: SMA Alumni Foundation, Inc.) □ Credit Card: (can only accept MC/VISA) □ MasterCard □ VISA Card Number: ______Expiration Date: ______Security Code: (CVV2 code on back of card) ______BILLING ADDRESS Name: (exactly as written on credit card) ______Billing Address: (for credit card purchases) (must be exactly as written on CC billing statement) ______ZIP: _____ SIGNATURE

Signature: ______

1 After March 31st, the price increases to $160 for the weekend. Door price is $170 2 After March 31st, the price increases to $90 for Friday only. Door price is $100. No individual event tickets for sale. 3 After March 31st, the price increases to $90 for Saturday only. Door price is $100. No individual event tickets for sale. * Prices for individual scheduled events not authorized; only payment for entire single day of events.

-13- SMA REUNION 2020 SCHEDULE (AS OF 6/30/2019)

Thursday, April 23, 20120 (downtown)

6:30 pm Early bird arrival informal dinner gathering either Emilio’s Italian Restaurant or the Mill StreetGrill (Dutch treat)

Friday, April 24, 2020 (on former SMA campus & Other Venues)

9:30 – 11:30 am: SMAAF Board of Directors meeting (Mess Hall) 10:30 am – 4:00 pm: SMA-VWIL Museum Open 11:00 am – 3:30 pm: Registration (Mess Hall) 4:30 – 5:30 pm: Howie Rifle Demo & Memorial Wall Ceremony (outside SMA-VWIL Museum) 6:00 – 8:00 pm: Reception and Dinner (Mess Hall) 8:30 – 11:30 pm: Dance at the Beverly Street Clock Tower (DJ, plus "The Road Ducks" band)

Saturday, April 25, 2020 (on former SMA campus & Stonewall Jackson Hotel) 8:15 – 9:00 am: Registration for those who have not registered (Mess Hall) 9:00 – 9:30 am: Continental Breakfast (grab and go) (Mess Hall) SMA/VWIL alumni and spouse/adult guest

9:30 – 10:30 am: Annual SMA Alumni General Membership & VWIL Program Update (Mess Hall VWIL Room)

10:30 – 11:00 am: SMAAF Board of Directors meeting (Mess Hall) 11:30 – 4:00 pm: SMA-VWIL Museum Open 12:00 – 1:15 pm: SMA-VWIL Parade SMA-VWIL Alumni will form up on the asphalt at 11:45 pm to follow the VWIL Corps of Cadets onto SMA Worth Field. 1:15 – 2:15 pm: SMA-VWIL Lunch (on asphalt parking lot...Mess Hall will be open for seating) 2:15 – 5:00 pm: Visit the museum, connect with former classmates, shop or tour the city. 2:15 – 4:00 pm: Tour of former SMA buildings, barracks with VWIL cadets 6:00 – 7:00 pm: Banquet Reception (cash bar) (SJH Lobby) 7:00 – 10:00 pm: Alumni Banquet (SJH Banquet Rm)

10:00 pm: Nostalgia Time

Sunday, April 26, 2020 (on former SMA campus) 8:30 am – 2:00 pm: SMA-VWIL Museum Open

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VWIL Update by Brig Gen Terry Djuric, USAF Retired, VWIL Commandant

Enjoy reading about our many VWIL accomplishments and we welcome you to return to the SMA/VWIL campus. We’ve had a great start to the new school year. The amazing VWIL Corps of Cadets welcomed 45 nULLs, 9 new band members, and Major Joseph Easterling, USMC, Retired – VWIL’s Deputy Commandant. On the newly renovated SMA Worth Field, the VWIL Corps and MBU Marching Band have completed the Induction Parade on September 1st and Family Weekend parade on October 5th. We also recognized 21 cadets who are on contract to commission in the Army, Navy and Air Force in the next 3 years. We proudly started the year with 115 cadets/nULLs and 35 members of the band; excellent quantity and quality! The overall VWIL Corps average GPA is 3.2 and 55% of upperclass cadets earned academic stars. A critical component of the VWIL curriculum is our physical training; providing leaders with energy, stamina, confidence, and determination. The Corps’ average SET score rose to 72 and 71% of our cadets passed. Cadets Kaylin Coe, Rebecca Balzan, Jacquelin Rosas, Thalia Villa, Kristy Kelley, Kristi Walsh, and Diamond Webb reached the Top Gun mark by scoring 90% on their fitness test and 3.5+ GPA. We’ve welcomed so many VWIL alum back to campus this semester and look forward to more alum returning to campus to share their VWIL memories and motivate our cadets. Please take time to come back to your campus this academic year to see how we’re still grounded by your core values of Truth, Duty, and Honor. Here’s our parade schedule for Academic Year 2019-20:

______Nov 9th Staunton Veterans’ Day Parade 11am ______Dec 2nd Staunton Christmas Parade 7pm ______Mar 14th Reception & Lt Small Remembrance at Arlington National Cemetery 11am-1pm ______Mar 15th St Patrick’s Day Parade in Washington DC 12noon ______Apr 4th Brenda Bryant 5K at MDCHS Campus 8am ______Apr 25th SMA Reunion Parade 12pm May 16th VWIL Commissioning & Change of Command Parade 9am

VWIL Corps and Soccer Team ran to VWIL Juniors lead honor ceremony for Family Weekend. Mary Baldwin’s grave on her birthday. -15- VWIL NEWS Cont.

VWIL nULLs visit the VWIL Rock, placed outside VWIL Headquarters by the VWIL Class of 2008

nULL Class 2023 on Training Day 1

President Fox commends the nULL Class of 2023 for their decision to participate in the VWIL Corps.

nULLs on Training Day 2 outside the SMA – VWIL museum

Training Day 2. nULLs complete campus run on MBU’s soccer practice field down the hill from Kable Residence Hall. -16- VWIL NEWS Cont.

Cadre Week with our 45 nULLs. VWIL Color Guard surround statue of Cockaceske, 17th century Chieftain

The VWIL Corps led PT for VWIL Color Guard at Virginia State Capitol for MBU’s Healthy Campus Week on SMA Worth Field Virginia Women’s Monument Dedication

VWIL Alum from all 20 years of graduates at Ft Myer reception following BG Bissell’s interment at Arlington National Cemetery. -17- VWIL NEWS Cont.

Mariela Alas VWIL ’15 led PT & nutrition seminar. Lieutenant Colonels’ Trimble Bailey Spitzer and Sherri Sharpe Hertzberg VWIL ’99 with three current cadets.

VWIL Corps and Band on SMA Worth Field following Family Weekend parade.

nULLs enjoy MBU’s Apple Day, collecting 3,500 pounds of MBU pep band played for MBU’s home men’s soccer game on SMA apples for the Washington DC homeless shelters. Worth Field September 25th against Greensboro – MBU won 4-3! -18- VWIL NEWS Cont.

Cadets celebrate after 0630 PT on SMA Worth Field. Cadets and VWIL Staff ready to move nULLs into their dorm rooms.

VWIL Class of 2003 alum joined the nULL nULL Class of 2023 at VMI after their ROTC Orientation Briefings. Class of 2023 at Wilderness in New Castle Virginia.

nULL Class of 2023 marched to Gypsy Hill Park with the VWIL Corps, Soccer and Cross Country Teams.

-19- VWIL NEWS Cont.

nULLs recite the VWIL Cadet Oath on September 1st. VWIL Corps marches down Tullidge Drive.

VWIL Commandant, Cadet First Captain Coe, and Cadet First Sergeant Velazquez participate in the Senior Military College conference at Norwich in September 2019. VWIL hosts the conference in 2020.

Rifle manual training on a warm Saturday morning. VWIL cadets worked with the City of Staunton to welcome 10,000 Harry Potter fans during the Queen City Mischief Magic weekend.

-20- VWIL NEWS Cont.

Cadet First Sergeant Velazquez addresses nULL Class of 2023 Cadet Captain Blanca Beltran ’20 provides drill training prior to Meet Your Cadre ceremony. for nULLs ’23 during Cadre Week.

Dr Brenci Patino, MBU Associate Professor of Spanish and Aca- Every Monday morning, nULLs are quizzed about demic Advisor for First-Generation college students, spoke to the VWIL history in the SMA Mess Hall at 0630. VWIL Cadets about her leadership experiences. Over 40% of the VWIL Corps are also first-generation college students.

VWIL cadets and the Sungshin University cadets meet every year to share leadership experiences of these two all-female Corps of Cadets from the US and South Korea. -21- VWIL NEWS Cont.

September 11th MBU wins against Wilson College 3-1 on SMA Worth Field; seven VWIL cadets compete on the MBU women’s soccer team.

VWIL cadets and MBU band members enjoy meeting cadets at Virginia Tech during home football game.

Army ROTC cadets in VWIL Class of 2022 and Brig Gen Djuric, VWIL Commandant. -22- TAPS

Editor’s note. Arlene Nicely, our office manager, has tirelessly examined our alumni lists, and she found many alumni who had passed away in the last ten years, but were not mentioned in the Kablegram-Leader. We are correcting that oversight by publishing all the missing obituaries. However, there are so many that we are publishing half in this issue and half in the next issue (February 2020). As a result, this TAPS section is much larger than usual.

Robert D. Ballard, SMA ’71 Dr. Kendall Meredith Beckman, Jr., SMA ‘51 (left SMA in his junior year: 1970) Melbourne Beach, FL - Dr. Kendall Mere-

dith Beckman, Jr. died on Sunday, December HARRODSBURG - Robert D. “Bob” Bal- 10, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital in Greenville, lard, 54, of Harrodsburg died Tuesday (Mar S.C. Born in Columbia, S.C. on May 8, 1933, 18, 2008). He was the husband of Leslie he was the son of the late Kendall Meredith Looney Ballard. Born in Danville, he was a Beckman, Sr. and Augusta Cleckley Beckman. son of the late Dr. George Ballard and Betty He was married for 58 years to the former Ballard Brummett. He was a former Bell- Helen Patricia (Patsy) Willard of Hampton, south employee and a member of Southside S.C. Dr. Beckman graduated from Staunton Christian Church. Military Academy, Duke University, and the Survivors include two sons, George Medical College of South Carolina. Adam (Korbel) Ballard and Aaron Brown Cadet Ballard in 1970. He interned at Tampa General Hospital, Ballard, both of Oregon; a brother, George served 2 years in the United States Air Force, Thomas (Sonya) Ballard of Lexing- Cadet Beckman in 1951. and completed residency at the Medical Col- ton; a sister, Pat (Eddie) Murphy of lege of South Carolina. In 1963, Dr. Beckman Lancaster; his stepfather, Joe Brum- relocated his family to Melbourne, FL where he practiced medicine for 40 years, mett of Danville; a niece, Alyssa retiring in 2002. Ballard; a nephew, Kyle Ashcraft; He became a Charter Diplomat of the American Board of Family Practice in his mother and father- 1971, a position to which he recertified 5 times. He was a mem- in-law, Pat and Ronnie ber of the American Medical Association, the Florida Medical As- Looney of Danville; and sociation, and the Florida Academy of Family Physicians where a brother-in-law; Sonny he served as Director, President, and Chairman of the Board. Robert D. Ballard gravestone. Looney of Middlesboro. He was Fire Surgeon for the Melbourne Beach Fire Depart- ment for 37 years. At the time of his death, he was a member Clarence Wood Beasley, SMA ‘48 of Holmes Regional Medical Center Emeritus staff. Dr. Beckman was a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church and a past mem- Clarence Wood Bea- ber of the Holy Trinity Episcopal School Board. sley, 89, of 2702 Hwy 45 In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Eliz- North, died Saturday, May abeth (Lisa) Beckman Ashmore, son-in-law Beattie Balentine 11, 2109, in his home. Mr. Ashmore and grandchildren, Kathleen Lightsey Ashmore and Beasley was born in Edge- Beattie Balentine Ashmore, Jr. combe County on February In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Holy Trinity Epis- 9, 1930 and was the son of copal Church, 50 West Strawbridge Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32901. the late Clarence Wood Beasley and Lucile Published in FLORIDA TODAY from Dec. 13 to Dec. 17, 2017 Williams Beasley. Educated at St. Christo- pher’s in Richmond, VA, Staunton Military John D. Brinkley, SMA ‘45 Academy in Staunton, VA, and Wake Forest University, he was the retired president of Hillsborough - John (JD) Brinkley, 88 Cadet Beasley in 1948. Beasley Farms and served for many years (Dec 20, 1927 - April 26, 2016), died on Tues- on the Board of Directors of Planters Bank, day after an extended illness. John was the son later Centura Bank. Most important in his life was his love of family, farming, of John Robert and Bonnie Brinkley. He grew up the water and boats, and in later years chasing the elusive Speckled Trout. in North Carolina mountain community of Burns- He was a member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Windsor. In ville. He lived in the mountains until he went in addition to his parents, he was pre- the Navy where he served on the aircraft carrier ceded in death by his son, James USS Oriskany during the Korean War. After his Moore Beasley. Surviving are his military service he returned to his beloved moun- wife, Mary Blair Robinson Beasley; tains and settled in Asheville and lived there for sons, Wood Beasley, III and wife, almost 60 years. In 2012 he moved to central Cadet Brinkley in 1945. Laura; and Horace Palmer Beasley; North Carolina to be closer to family. and four grandsons, Clarence Wood John worked for several companies including Smokey Mountain Petro- Beasley, IV and wife, Emily, Fletcher leum and Dixie Bearings, but he spent most of his Matheson Beasley and wife, Sydney, career as a maintenance supervisor at Sayles Bilt- Andrew Jackson Beasley, and Hen- Clarence Wood Beasley. more Bleachery. He retired in 1990 to pursue his derson McDadeBeasley. passion for gardening and fishing full time. In lieu of flowers, the family John met his future wife, Frances Riddle, in suggests that memorial contributions be made to Vidant Home Health & high school and they were married for 67 years. Hospice, Ahoskie, NC, the Athletic Department of Wake Forest University, They had two children, Debora and Joel; three or to the charity of one’s choice. grandchildren, Ben, Thomas and Rebecca; and two great grandchildren. John has one surviving sister, Barbara. Published in the Asheville Citizen-Times on John D. Brinkley. May 1, 2016 -23- TAPS CONT.

Morley N. Burns, SMA ‘51 John ‘Jack’ Harrison Candioglos, SMA ‘48 Formerly of Grosse Ile and Dearborn - Morley N. Burns DVM; for- Dec. 22, 1929 - Jan. 24, 2019. Jack, merly of Grosse Ile and Dearborn; age was born to George and Alene Candioglos 85; passed away June 11, 2018. Mor- in Portland where he lived his entire life. ley is survived by his beloved wife Bet- He attended Washington High and gradu- ty of 61 years; children, Morley “Chip” ated from Stanton Military Academy in Vir- (Edith) Burns Jr. and Susan (Frits Ho- ginia. He met Connie, his wife of 64 years, endervanger) Burns; and grandchildren, while attending the U of O. After gradua- Marissa Burns and Morley (Samantha) tion they married and he entered the Army Burns III. He is also survived by his where he was stationed in Anchorage, brother Norman (Cathy) Burns; and Cadet Burns in 1951. Alaska. There they had their first child, many nieces and nephews. Kim, 13 months later they had a son, Kirk. For many years, Morley owned and Jack went on to be the man- operated Burns Animal Hospital in Dear- aging partner of the first Budget Rent Cadet Candioglos in 1948. born. Morley was also a longtime Ro- a Car in Oregon. Later he took over tarian and a proud Spartan. He enjoyed the family business that was started by his Uncle Tony, Tony’s Smoke traveling with his wife Betty, sailing, bird Shop. He was active at the Multnomah Athletic Club for years, teach- watching, hunting and simply spending ing karate. He enjoyed tennis, boating, old movies, working in his time outdoors, on the water or in the yard and traveling to Europe, Hawaii, Australia, Egypt and multi- woods. In lieu of flowers, memorials to ple trips to Palm Springs. He loved his family and he will be missed. the would be greatly appreciated. www. Jack was preceded in death by his parents; and both sisters, Toni sparksgriffin.com Candioglos and Shirley Walling. His wife, Connie died 10 months before Published in The Detroit News & De- him. He found life very difficult without her. troit Free Press on June 13, 2018 He is survived by Kim Hallgrimson (Ken), Morley N. Burns, DVM. Kirk Candioglos (Corey); and grand- daughters, Nicole and Kendall Edward Lacy Burns, IV, SMA ‘64 Candioglos. Donations in his memory

may be made to St. Jude or Edward Lacey Burns, IV, 65, the American Red Cross of Harpers Ferry, WV, passed Published in The away on Monday, July 16, Oregonian from Feb. 8 to 2012 at Jefferson Memorial Feb. 10, 2019 Hospital. Born August 12, John ‘Jack’ Harrison Candioglos. 1946 in Washington, DC, he

was the son of the late Edward Lacey Burns, III and Alma Ma- William Francis “Bill” Cowen, Jr., SMA ‘49 rie St. Francis Burns. Edward attended the Staunton Military On June 25, 2018—two Academy for two years, leav- days before his 87th birth- ing in 1960 after completing day—William Francis “Bill” the 8th grade. He was a veteran of the US Cowen, Jr. returned to God and his be- Cadet Burns in 8th grade Army, serving in the Vietnam War.3333. loved wife—after a brief illness. Born in (1960). He had previously been employed Lancaster, PA on June 27, 1931, Wil- as a police officer in Peoria, IL, where he liam was the first-born child of William was also a machinist for Caterpillar. He worked for the US Government as Francis Cowen, Sr. and Margaret (nee a medical equipment specialist at Walter Reed Medical Center and as an Dwyer) Cowen. He was raised in Phil- electrician and emergency generator specialist for the NIH. He was also adelphia and attended Staunton Military a NICET fire and emergency alarm specialist for the Department of State, Academy in Staunton Virginia. William retired, and active in Jefferson County planning and political action. attended Penn State University and was graduated from The Drexel University in Edward was a member of Charles Town Moose Lodge No. 948, Fra- Cadet Cowen in 1949. ternal Order of Eagles, Aerie No. 1136 in Brunswick, MD and Logan Lodge Philadelphia, PA. No. 25 AF&AM in Harpers Ferry, WV. He was A patriot to the core, William enlist- an avid lifelong motorcyclist and was actively ed in the United States Navy as an aviator. He was selected for the presti- involved in motorcyclist rights and roadway gious Naval Officer Candidate School; he achieved the rank of lieutenant safety. and continued his service in the reserves. He is survived by his loving wife of 20 After leaving active duty in the Navy, William joined the Bond De- years, Ros Rutledge-Burns, at home; one son, partment of Chase Manhattan Bank in New York City. It was a banking Edward “Toby” Burns, V and wife, Andrea, of colleague who arranged a blind date luncheon with Marie Dowd, a young San Clemente, CA; three granddaughters, Al- Brooklynite employed by Bank of America. That lunch was the first of many exa, Ashleigh and Alivia, goddaughter, Aman- meals the couple would share together over 58 years of marriage. Bill and da Arndt, and numerous in-laws, nieces, one Marie were married on October 10, 1959. The newlyweds lived in New nephew, friends and relatives. York until the birth of their first child. They traded city life for pastoral Bucks In lieu of flowers, memorial contri- Edward Lacey Burns, IV. County PA, where they would welcome two more children, live in three butions may be made to Jefferson County homes, and become an integral part of the community they’d call home Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 565, Charles Town, WV 25414, Jefferson for the rest of their lives. County Animal Welfare Society, P.O. Box 147, Charles Town, WV or Hab- It was there that William became an entrepreneur. In 1968, he and itat for Humanity. -24- TAPS CONT. his brother Tom founded Synthetic Fibers Incorporated, a manufacturing Dr. Leonard M. DiGregorio, SMA ‘47 business they would run out of Newtown PA for the next 20 years. After his retirement, William served on the board of directors of Commonwealth Southbridge: Dr. Leonard M. DiGregorio, State Bank in Newtown, PA. 89, of 97 South St., passed away William is survived by his children Margaret (John) Hickey, Alicia (Raymond) Coghlan, and William Francis Cowen, III (Rosanne). Also peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 4th, in his missing William are his beloved grandchildren Joshua (28), Daniel (23) home surrounded by his family after a , Bailey (15) , Mairin (12), Nina (10) , and Lanty (8) , as well as nieces, long illness. nephews, friends, neighbors, and parishioners from St. George in Titus- His wife of 65 years, Vivian L. ville, NJ and St. Andrew in Newtown, PA. William was predeceased by his (Lippe) DiGregorio, passed away this parents, William and Margaret, and siblings Thomas Cowen and Margaret past November. He leaves his three (Sis) Kenney. children, JoAnn Kass of Brimfield, Karen Bill Cowen was a man of diverse interests and talents. He played Walker and her husband Keith of New lacrosse in high school in college. He enjoyed (and sometimes hated) Braintree and Alan DiGregorio of Webster; the game of golf. He loved woodworking; his talent lives on in the exqui- his six grandchildren, Jason Kass and his Cadet DiGregorio in 1947. site pieces of furniture that grace the homes of family members. Bill had wife Julie of West Hartford, Jamie Kass of an extraordinary penchant for ironing and could have out-pressed Martha Sturbridge, Azur Ostrowski and her husband Sean of Woodstock, CT, Mi- Stewart or the local dry cleaner. For years, he cared for the altar linens at chael Walker and his fiancé Ashley Davis of Wales, Loryn Walker of Dudley St. George Church, and his children took full advantage of his requests for and Nicholas Walker of New Braintree; his eight great grandchildren, Joel pressing gigs. Bill loved Scotch but not fine Scotch. At 5 pm, he’d have a glass of Kass of Victorville, CA, Justin Richardson of Hubbardston, Jayden Kass of “green wine” in his hand. He was a man of charm and humor and prided Sturbridge, Leah Kass and Alexander Kass of West Hartford, Ashley Palme- himself on an ability to “keep the ball in the air” at any gathering. rino, Madison Palmerino and Cameron Palmerino, all of Woodstock, CT; Above all, Bill was a proud and protective patriarch who treasured his and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Con- family above all else. We fondly remember a man of grace and faith—a cetta Deterando, and his six brothers, Armond, Albert, William, Raymond, true gentleman who valued discipline, routine and punctuality. Richard and Ronald. He was born in Southbridge the son of It’s safe to say that Bill Cowen the late Fileno and Maria (Sonsini) DiGregorio. was never late for an event or Leonard was a 1947 graduate of Staunton Military Acad- an activity in his life. He was emy in Staunton, VA. He was a graduate of the University of more than prompt—he was Virginia, where he received a BA in Psychology and a BA in always early. We agree that Biology. He went on to receive his Doctorate in Optometry from his departure from this world the Northern Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago in 1955. followed suit—way too soon. He also did post graduate studies at the University of Indiana. In lieu of flowers, please direct He was a member of the Omega Delta Fraternity. Leonard was donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, a cause that also a boxer while attending Staunton Academy and at the Bill believed in. University of Virginia and never lost a match. William Francis “Bill” Cowen. Dr. DiGregorio started his optometry practice in South- bridge in 1955 and retired just this past year. He also had a Mathias “Irv” Demarest, SMA ‘60 part time practice in Oxford. He was the first optometrist in the area to have a testing device for early detection of Glaucoma. Mathias “Irv” Demarest, 73, of Mon- While starting his practice he also worked as a physicist in the research roe Township died on Tuesday, January department of the American Optical Co. in Southbridge. For 15 years, he 5, 2015 at University Medical Center of served as a member of the State Board of Registration for Optometry and Princeton at Plainsboro. Born in New also served as its Chairman of the Board for a period of time. Leonard Brunswick, he resided in Metuchen also served on the Board of Directors of the United Lens Co. in Southbridge and South Brunswick, before moving and on the Board of Directors of Incom, Inc in Charlton; he served on the to Monroe in 1999. Mathias graduat- Board of Directors and former president of the Tri-Community YMCA in ed from the Staunton Military Academy Southbridge and was the chairman of the Building Committee of the YMCA; in 1960. He was a US Army Veteran he served on the Southbridge School Committee and was a member of the during the Vietnam War and a member School Building Committee; he served on the Southbridge Charter Revision of American Legion Post 401 in South Committee; he was a former member of the Jaycees in Southbridge; and Brunswick. Irv was a Furniture Designer with Tom Hassett Jr. in Watchung. was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Southbridge. He was a life- Cadet Demarest in 1960. He was predeceased by his wife long dedicated parishioner of St. Mary’s Church in Southbridge. Irmgard Kaiser died in 2011. He is sur- Leonard was a 60-year Privileged member of the Southbridge Li- vived by his son, Robert and his wife Sharon; two daughters, Helen Beech- ons Club in and served as its King Lion. Along with the Lions Club he er and her husband, John, and Susan all of Helmetta; three brothers David started a preschool eye clinic giving free vision checks at the Southbridge of Melbourne, FL, James of Ames, IA, and Richard of Columbia, SC; two Town Hall. He also volunteered his time every year with the Lions Club’s sisters Elizabeth Howard of Port Orange, FL and Helen McTammany of Port Sight mobile at the Relay for Life event in Southbridge. Dr. DiGregorio was Orange, FL and eight grandchildren. honored by the Lions Club with the prestigious Joseph Protano Found- In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The Wounded Warrior ers Award and was also a recipient of the Lions Club’s Joseph Camarda Project (woundedwarriorproject.org/Donate). Award, the Lion of the Year Award and on an international level the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award. Outside of his profession he had a passion for gardening and yard work. He enjoyed golfing, sailing, snow skiing with his good friend Al Aliberti. 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Leonard enjoyed spending as much Michael Scott Duetting, SMA ‘59 time possible at his beloved cottage at Bonnet Shores, Narragansett, RI. He often Michael Scott Duetting, 73, of Bonita referred to it as his sanctuary for him and Springs, FL and Indianapolis, IN, died Satur- all his family. day, October 11, 2014. He had been a sea- In lieu of flowers donations may be sonal resident of Bonita Springs for the last made to the Southbridge Lions Club Schol- 18 years. He was born August 10, 1941 in arship Fund, P.O. Box 622, Southbridge, Grand Rapids, MI, the son of Willard Scott MA 01550. and Marian (née Hyman) Duetting. Michael graduated from Staunton Mili- Dr. Leonard M. DiGregorio. tary Academy in 1959. He was a veteran of Dr. Ronald A. DiGregorio, SMA ‘50 the U.S. Navy, serving honorably during the Vietnam War. Cadet Duetting in 1959. Mr. Duet- Charlton/Southbridge - Dr. Ronald ting is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, A. DiGregorio, 87, of 88 Masonic Home Constance Ann “Connie” (née Richardson); his Road, Charlton, formerly of Southbridge, beloved children, Audra Lyn (Chris) Getties of passed away peacefully surrounded by Flagstaff, AZ, Jennifer (John Joe) O’Reilly of his family. He is survived by his wife of Berkeley, CA and Patrick Scott (Veere) Duetting of 62 years, Dorothy G. (La Rochelle) Di- Belgium; stepchildren, Kelly Michael O’Toole of Gregorio; his children, Rona Florio and Lafayette, IN and Shelly Mitchell of Indianapolis, her husband Dominic of New Rochelle, IN; his sister, Patricia (Dick) Hare of San Fran- NY; Gary V. DiGregorio of Sturbridge; Di- cisco, CA; and six cherished grandchildren, Pat- Anna Spetseris and her husband Angelos Michael Scott Duetting. rick, Christopher, Kelly, Casper, Oliver and Olivia. of Webster; his brother, Dr. Leonard M. Cadet DiGregorio in 1950. DiGregorio of Southbridge; his Henry A. Fletcher, SMA ‘64 sister-in-law, Doris DiGregorio of Charlton; his grandchildren, Fletcher, Henry A. (Hank), Dominique Florio and Alex Spetseris; his step grandchildren, 74 of Middle Island passed Matthew Kelly, Nikki and Gary Spetseris; his step great grand- away July 24, 2019, sur- daughter, Kennedy Kelly; and many nieces and nephews. He rounded by his family. Hank is predeceased by his infant daughter, Lauren in 1959 and his was the proud owner of Suffolk son, Brian A. DiGregorio in 1984. He was also predeceased by Sharpening for over 40 years. his sister, Concetta Deterando, and his five brothers, Armond, Hank graduated from Staunton Albert, William, Raymond, and Richard. Military Academy in 1964. Ronald was born on December 6, 1930 in Southbridge He is survived by his loving the son of the late Fileno and Maria (Sonsini) DiGregorio. Ron- wife Sharon, daughters Deb- ald was a graduate of Staunton Military Academy in Staunton. bie, Kristi, Sheri and spous- Cadet Fletcher in 1964. VA in 1950. He attended University of Virginia and graduated es. Stepchildren include Jerry, from Massachusetts College of Optometry, Magna Cum Laude, Justine, Steven, Renee and spouses. Dear brothers of Bob and in 1955. Dr. DiGregorio practiced optometry for two years in Ware, MA Roger. Cherished grandfather of 17 and great grandfather of 4. before returning to Southbridge to work with his father and brothers at the Hank was predeceased by his parents Harold and Edith, sister Allison, United Lens Company, Inc., a business which was founded by his father previous wife Joan and grandson Bennett. In Lieu of Flowers please donate, in 1916. He retired as Vice President of Sales in 1991 after 34 years of in Hank’s name, to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church to the Fund of your service and remained a member for the Board until his death. choice. In addition to his children, Ronald took great pride and joy in cultivat- ing an extensive vegetable garden and flower gardens consisting of more Henry R. Ford, SMA ‘49 than 10,000 perennials flowers. In his leisure, he enjoyed spending time at his home in Narragansett, RI riding his bike along the beaches or sitting Bonita Springs, FL. Henry Raymond on the pier in Galilee watching the boats come in. He leaves a legacy of Ford of Bonita Springs Florida was embraced family and friends who will remember him as a devoted husband and lov- by his Heavenly Father on November 16, ing father, a true friend, and a kind and generous man who liked to spread 2017. He was the beloved husband of Judy happiness wherever he went. His greatest DeLuca-Ford and father of Bryan F. Ford. He pleasure was making people laugh through was predeceased by his son, Gregory B. a seemingly endless repertoire of jokes, and Ford and daughter, Sheila M. Ford. He was he continued to do so up until his last day. the grandfather of Jennifer L. (Ford) Cowan Ronald embodied the adage: “We don’t stop and Geoffrey D. Ford, grandfather-in-law of laughing because we grow old–we grow old Jeff Cowan, and great -grandfather of Hat- because we stop laughing.” tie Grace Cowan who all reside in St. Louis. Cadet Ford in 1949. In lieu of flowers donations can be Also surviving is his brother-in-law John and made to the Brian A. DiGregorio Scholarship Sandra DeLuca, of Chicago, Illinois and Patricia DeLuca and Pete Bastian Fund, P.O. Box 530, Sturbridge, MA 01566. of New Bern, North Carolina. Also nephews, John DeLuca, Jr. of Chicago, Illinois and his wife, Carly and Michael DeLuca of Houston, Texas. He is also survived by cousin Jerry and Louise Beck of Blountville, Tennessee. Dr. Ronald A. DiGregorio. -26- TAPS CONT.

Ray was born at home in Kingsport TN and recently celebrated his George Gordon Hacker, Sr., SMA ‘41 87th birthday surrounded by family and friends. He was an executive with Monsanto Company, as well as Buckeye International before retiring to George Gordon Hacker, Sr. (Gor- Florida. He believed in giving back, supported many domestic and interna- don), 95, passed away on December tional charities and opened The Biome charter school in St. Louis. He led a 19th, 2018. He was born on July 11th, fulfilling life, touched many people and will be dearly missed. 1923, in Kingston, NY, and was the only In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to The Biome Charter child of Marguerite Dolson Hacker and School, 4471 Street, St. Louis, MO 63108 (www.thebiomeschool.org). George Helmuth Hacker. His family moved Published in Naples Daily News on Nov. 17, 2017 to Stanley, NC, in 1928 where he made life-long friends and met his true love and future wife, Betty Wallace. Richard Charles Getoor, SMA ‘48 Gordon graduated from the Staunton Military Academy in 1941. He served in Cincinnati - Richard Charles Getoor, the United States Marine Corps and then (Dick) born on November 15, 1930 in graduated from NC State University in Cadet Hacker in 1941. Royal Oak, Michigan, to the late Ruth 1948 with a major in Textile Management. Eberle Getoor and the late Karekin Gar- He had begun working at Gaston County Dyeing Machine Co. as a teenage abed Getoor, passed away on June 29, cleaner and sweeper. He returned to the company after college and went on 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He graduated to work there for over 50 years, serving as the Executive Vice President and from Staunton Military Academy in 1948 General Manager. His work sometimes took him to points around the world, and later from Lawrence Technical Uni- but he most enjoyed returning to his beloved “shop” and its employees. versity. From 1951 to 1954, Dick served During his career in the textile machinery industry he served as President of the American Textile Machinery Association and was a member of the NC in the Army in the Korean War. Dick was State University Textile Foundation. the loving husband of the late Nancy K. Cadet Getoor in 1948. He began attending Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Getoor. Stanley as a child. He was a life-long and dedicated member, partic- He was preceded in death by his daughter, Misha ipating as a leader, council member, and Sunday-school teacher. He Thomas; and brother, Ronald K. Getoor. Dick is survived was also an active citizen in the Town of Stanley. Over the years, he by his son, Michael Getoor (Heidi Getoor); daughter, Marcy served as a town alderman, President of the Lions Club, and member Getoor Lewis (Stephen J. Lewis); sister, Jackie Kuthy; grand- of the local board of BB&T. children, Christopher Getoor, Celeste Schmid, Nathan Jeb- Family was very important to Gordon. He was a much-loved sen, Rachael Kimmick, Ryden Lewis, and Amanda Lewis; husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He is sur- and greatgrandchildren, Isaac Jebsen, Peter Jebsen, Isabelle vived by his wife, Betty Wallace Hacker. They were happily married for Jebsen, Finley Getoor, Maxwell Getoor, Jonathan Kimmick, 72 years. Gordon is also survived by his children, Carol Hacker Evans and Jacob Kimmick. and husband Bill of Fredericksburg, VA, and George Gordon Hacker, Dick had a long and distinguished career which be- Jr., and wife Faye of Stanley, NC. gan as a project manager at Also surviving are grandchildren Katherine Houser and husband Ethel Industries International Donald of Atlanta, GA, Caroline in Detroit, Michigan and cul- Dunavant and husband Dan of Bir- minated as CEO of American Building Compo- mingham, AL, Brett Hacker and wife Caro- nents in Cincinnati, OH. After retirement Dick line of Greensboro, NC, and Jaimie Cline served as a business consultant and contin- and husband Derrick of Dallas, NC. Five ued working with clients well into his late 80’s. great-grandchildren, Will, Rennie, Dorsey, Dick was an avid runner and biker. During his Anna, and Virginia also survive and were running career he placed in numerous races dear to him. and won awards in his age categories. As a Memorials may be made to Christ’s cyclist he amassed over 40,000 miles. He Lutheran Church, 203 South Main Street, George Gordon Hacker, Sr. was also a talented woodworker and dancer. Stanley, NC 28164. Richard Charles Getoor. Dick wished to forego a funeral service and Published in Gaston Gazette on Dec. 26, 2018 donated his remains to research. Published in The Cincinnati Enquirer on Aug. 27, 2018 Lawrence W. Hebdon, SMA ‘47 Lewis B. Gracey, SMA ‘46 Lawrence W. Hebdon, 90, of White- Friday, August 12, 2016 at age hall, PA died Sunday, July 1, 2018 at 88. Predeceased by his wife, Jane. Sur- Country Meadows, Bethlehem Township. vived by his sons, Dr. Robert (Joann) He was the husband of Ruth (McLaughlin) Gracey, TX, Richard T. (Bridgette) Hunt- Hebdon. They were married for 63 ½ years. ly; grandchildren, Andrew (Leanna) and Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the Christopher. Lewis was an Army Veteran son of the late George W. Hebdon and who served in Korea, a member and Gwendolyn (Haines) Hebdon. He attended Past President of the Chili Fire Dept. and St. Andrew’s School in Delaware, Staunton a long time Rotarian. After retiring from Military Academy in VA, and University of the Monroe County Dept. of Health, he Pennsylvania. In his career he held numer- enjoyed traveling. Lewis graduated from ous positions of sales, sales management, Cadet Gracey in 1946. Cadet Hebdon in 1947. Staunton Military Academy in 1946. as well as Corporate Marketing, primarily in Published in Rochester Democrat And Chronicle on Aug. 14, 2016 the manufacture and sales of medical disposable products.

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He was an Army veteran serving with the 213th AAA Gun Battalion in Colorado Springs, CO; as well as numerous grandchildren, nieces, and Korea, a member of the American Legion, Coplay, as well as The Honorary nephews. He was preceded in death by one son, Mitch; two brothers, First Defenders, Bethlehem. He was a past Board Member of Footprints in Edward and Sherman; and one sister, Sue. Time, Meals on Wheels, and Victory House. He was a member of Ss. Si- He began his education at Concord School and later transferred to mon & Jude Catholic Church, Bethlehem, and Newton School in Pleasant Hill. David enrolled in the Staunton Military a former member of the St. Vincent de Paul Academy in Staunton, VA after finishing seventh grade, where he would go Society. Most recently he belonged to St. Peter on to graduate in 1951. He began his college education at the University Catholic Church, Coplay. of Dayton and finished his degree at the University of Nebraska- Omaha. Survivors: wife, Ruth; son, Michael and His work career began in the spring of 1953 when he entered the US wife Libby of Marietta, GA; daughter, Laura Air Force, where he served in command and staff assignments both in the Long and husband Michael Long of Schnecks- states and overseas. After over two decades he retired as a regular officer ville; and grandchildren: Alexandra Hebdon, to accept civilian employment. Boeing Services Corporation was his intro- Elizabeth Hebdon, Scott Hebdon, Ryan Long, duction to the business workplace which began in Adana, Turkey followed and Amy Long. He was predeceased by his by employment with Holmes and Narver Corporation in Ankara, Turkey. son, Mark Andrew Hebdon. When his contract was completed, he was employed by Burns and Roe Lawrence W. Hebdon. Contributions: St. Vincent de Paul Soci- Corporation on their new contract at the US Military Academy as the Project ety. Send in care of Ss. Simon & Jude Church, 730 W. Broad St., Bethlehem, Manager. He was later promoted to Area Manager with a new contract at PA 18018. near-by Stewart Field. When the company was awarded a new contract on Plum Island, NY at the Department of Agriculture Research Facility, Robert Franklin “Bobby” Hutchinson, SMA ‘50 he was tapped to be the Project Manager and initiate the contract. Over a year later, after the contract was operating, he HUTCHINSON, Robert Franklin “Bobby,” of Tappahannock, died peace- was reassigned to the corporate headquar- fully at his home on Thursday, May 23, 2013. He was born November 29, ters in Oradell, NY as Assistant to the VP of 1932 at Camden Farm in Caroline County. Bobby graduated from Tappah- Business Development. He remained in this annock High School in 1949, and after attending Staunton Military Academy assignment until his retirement in December for one year, he matriculated into the Cadet Corps at Virginia Polytechnic 1992 and moved to Melbourne, FL. Institute from whence he graduated in 1954. He also served in the United After about six months of retirement he States Army and in the Army started his own business working Reserve. as a consultant. He was actively Bobby had a long ca- pursuing his new endeavor when reer in agricultural endeavors he suffered a heart attack, which including founding and man- ended his working career. David Lollis. aging Tidewater Farm Supply, and the Tappahannock Live- stock Market and for most of Donald Scott Long, SMA ‘49 his career managed Green- field Farm. He served on the June 29, 1931 - October Board of Directors of the Bank 4, 2014. Donald “Flash” Scott of Essex, including a term as Long, 83, died Saturday, October Cadet Hutchinson in 1950. chairman and on the Essex 4th, 2014 at his home in The County Board of Supervisors. Villages, FL. Born in Roxboro, He was a long-standing member of the Tappahannock United Don was the Methodist Church and the Tappahannock Rotary Club. He was an avid out- son of James doorsman and sportsman. Anderson and Bobby is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ann Lamb Hutchinson; his Anne Bickford daughters, Susan Johns (William), Laura Dahljelm (Harvey) and Sarah Long. He was Rita (Pat); and eight grandchildren, Margaret Smith, Courtney and William a graduate of Johns, Sally and Benjamin Dahljelm, Patrick, Kate and Christopher Rita. Staunton Mili- Cadet Long in 1949. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Rappahannock Wild- tary Academy life Refuge Friends Group (Hutchinson Tract), 336 Wilna Rd., Warsaw, Va. and N.C. State University and served in the 22572, or to the Tappahannock Memorial United Methodist Church Building Navy. Fund, P.O. Box 326, Tappahannock, Va. 22560 This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Donald “Flash” Scott Long.

David Lollis, Jr., SMA ‘51 Henry Leslie Longcrier, Jr., SMA ‘47

David Lollis, Jr. age 85 of Viera, FL, Mr. Henry Leslie (“Les” or “Bud”) formerly of Troy, passed away December Longcrier, Jr. of Pilot Point, Texas, was 29, 2018. He was born June 14, 1933 born in Fayette, Alabama, the hometown in Lancaster, OH, the second child of of his mother, Blanche Beatrice White the late David M. and Vira O. Lollis. The Longcrier. He passed away on April 18, family relocated to Troy where his father 2014. He was raised principally in En- owned and operated hotels in Ohio and sley, Alabama, a suburb of Birmingham, Indiana. as well as in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, He is survived by his sons Steve and graduated from high school at the Lollis of Charlottesville, VA and Lance Staunton Military Academy, class of 1947. Lollis of Colorado Springs, CO; daugh- He is survived by a loving family, ters Debbie Lobdel and Tina Pate of Cadet Lollis in 1951. including three sons (Hank and his wife Ellen, Steve and his wife Ginger, and Mi- Cadet Longcrier in 1947. -28- TAPS CONT. chael), three grandchildren (Rebecca and her busband James Pe, Jonathan the PA Department of Transportation, Harrisburg, for over 30 years until and his wife Candice, and Christian), and two great grandchildren (Olivia retirement. and Cason). He served in many ministries throughout his years of church service. Longcrier married the former Jane Eleise Cason of Atlanta, Georgia, on He had served as an elder and Sunday School Superintendent at Myer- March 17, 1951. Together they raised their three sons. Following Jane’s stown Grace Brethren Church and later at New Beginnings Grace Brethren death in 1998, Henry married the former Barbara Blount, who died in 2004. Church. One of his most cherished ministries was the AWANA youth pro- Henry was interred at Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park in Dallas, Texas. gram. More recently, Joel attended Trinity United Methodist Church in Klein- A 1951 graduate of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute (a.k.a. Auburn feltersville and the Harvest Bible Chapel, Myerstown. Joel was a member University) in Civil Engineering, Longcrier also earned a master’s degree of the Neptune Fire Co., Richland, the NRA, and enjoyed gospel music, in Civil Engineering from Auburn, finishing with a perfect 4.0 grade point Bluegrass music and to hear his daughter Heather sing. average. While at Auburn, he was a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha In addition to his wife, Joel is survived by daughters, Heather Moe- fraternity and actively participated in the Army R.O.T.C. program. Following hlmann-Karnes, wife of Robert J. Karnes, of Richland, Bronwyn Moehl- graduation, he was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. mann, of Newmanstown; a son, Arn Moehlmann, of Richland; a brother, He served four years of active duty in the Corps of Engineers, principally in Nicholas B., husband of Deborah Moehlmann, of Cornwall; sisters, Holly West Germany, rising to the rank of Captain. His duties included overseeing E. Moehlmann, of Washington, D.C., Kristin V. the reconstruction of important roads and bridges in post-World War Two Moehlmann, of Astoria, Queens, N.Y.; a sister- Germany. He subsequently served in the U.S. Army Reserves until 1966. in-law, Janie, widow of Jerry Lengel, of New- Upon leaving military active duty, Longcrier joined Daniel Construction manstown; a nephew, Scott, husband of Kim Company in their Richmond, Virginia office. He had previously worked sum- Lengel, of Newmanstown; and a niece, Shawn, mer jobs with Daniel. While in Richmond, he worked closely with his father wife of Michael Weaver, of Robesonia. for several years. During his nearly twelve total years with Daniel, he rose In lieu of flowers, contributions may be to become Vice President in charge of all company operations in Virginia, forwarded to the Neptune Fire Company, P.O. West Virginia, and Kentucky. In 1966, he accepted an offer to become Box 29, Richland, PA 17087; or the Richland Vice President of the Henry C. Beck Construction Company of Dallas, Texas. Alumni Association, P.O. Box 56, Richland, PA. During his twelve years with Beck, he became President of the Published in Lebanon company. He was in charge of numerous multi-million dollar Daily News from July 25 to Joel Moehlmann. construction projects across many parts of the United States, July 26, 2016 plus internationally in Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and elsewhere. From 1978 through 1985, Longcrier headed his own fami- Thomas B. Perini, SMA ‘51 ly’s construction and development firm, The Longcrier Company. Afterward, until his death, he conducted environmental assess- Thomas B. Perini. a ments on many North Texas properties for banks, developers, longtime resident of Fram- and numerous others. He also lent his wise counsel and exper- ingham and North Falmouth tise to his family. passed away in his home on Longcrier’s favorite hobbies and activities included boating March 10, 2007 at age 75. and flying. Yet his family was always his first priority. He loved Tom was the son of Elda Ma- his family immensely, second only to his love for his Lord Jesus ria (Castiglioni) Perini, and Christ Joseph Richard Perini, who, Mr. Longcrier’s son, Steve, is very interested in making con- along with his brothers, were tact with any Staunton Military Academy graduate who remembers his father. the original founders of Perini Construc- He would like to learn more about his father’s years at SMA. You can reach tion Corporation, and where known as Steve Longcrier at (706) 414-4296, [email protected], or at 1058 ‘the three steam shovels’ in the construc- Cadet Perini in 1951. Walton’s Pass, Evans, Georgia 30809. tion industry. After graduating from Staunton Military Academy in 1951, Tom attend- ed the University of Virginia, and after serving in the Army in Germany during Joel Moehlmann, SMA ‘50 the Korean War he began his career at Perini Corporation. During his career with Perini Corporation, the company constructed many local landmark proj- Richland - Joel Moehlmann, 83, ects such as the Prudential Tower, the Massachusetts Turnpike Toll Extension passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2016, and the Callahan Tunnel under Boston Harbor. The Perini family also found- at the Tremont Nursing Home & Rehabili- ed the Jimmy Fund and owned the Boston Braves baseball team, who they tation Center from complications resulting later moved to Milwaukee and won the World Series in 1957. from an accident which occurred at home. Tom was a board member of the New England Carpenters Union, a First and foremost, Joel was a be- former Commodore of the Megansett Yacht Club and member of Pocasset liever in and a disciple of his Lord and Golf Club. He loved boating, fishing, golfing, hunting, and was an avid Savior Jesus Christ. He cared for people outdoorsman. As President of the Joseph R. Perini Foundation, he was and desired that those with whom he an active philanthropist supporting charitable came in contact would come to know organizations such as The David B. Perini, Christ as their personal Savior. A lifelong Jr. Quality of Life Program at The Dana Farber resident of Richland, he was the husband Cadet Moehlmann in 1950. Cancer Institute, The Jimmy Fund, The Antho- of Anita Fay (Shirato) Moehlmann, to ny Spinazzola Foundation and The Genesis whom he would have been married 60 years on December 8th. Fund. Born in Philadelphia on January 13, 1933, he was the son of the late He was the loving husband of the late Ernst Otto Moehlmann, MD and Helen Jean (Deitz) Moehlmann. Joel was Pauline (Bianchi) Perini. He is survived by his a graduate of the Staunton Military Academy, Staunton, Va., where he was brother, Joseph R Perini, Jr. and four sisters, a member of the Howie Rifles Honor Guard. He went on to earn bachelor’s Camilla Vetri, Felicia Stevenson, Ria Conley degrees at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, and later Penn State and Mary Currie, his daughters, ‘The Girls’, University in civil engineering. Debora Donovan, Denise Perini, Dianne Peri- He served in the U.S. Army with service in Edar-Oberstein, Rhineland, ni, Pamela Perini, Paula Perini-Miller, Patricia Germany with the Quartermaster Corps. Joel was a civil engineer with Thomas B. Perini. -29- TAPS CONT.

Cerro and his grandchildren, Ty Perini, Brooke Miller, Jay Miller, Taylor Alder Michael Rivisto, SMA ‘50 Miller, Raymond Cerro and Sydney Cerro, and his sister-in-law Patricia Bianchi Wilcox. He will be sadly missed by many. Alder Michael Rivisto, 87, of 10437 In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The David B. Perini, Jr. Mission Lane, Sun City, Ariz., formerly Quality of Life Program c/o The Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney of Dubuque, passed away at 5:54 p.m. Street, Boston, MA 02115. Saturday, April 8, 2017, in Sun City, of natural causes. He was born on Dec. 6, 1929, in New York, NY, son of Michael A. Julius Fleming Pollard, SMA ‘53 Rivsto and Mary A. Wirth. He was retired from the U.S. Army DURHAM: Julius Fleming Pollard, Reserve after 37 years of service and age 84, better known to all as Jule, died achieved the rank of Command Sergeant on Thursday, July 18, 2019 following a Major. Al graduated from Staunton Mil- rapid decline in health. He was a native itary Academy in 1950, and later from of Bethel, NC and was the older son of the University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, Cadet Rivisto in 1950. the late Fernando Fleming Pollard and Washington. Faye Barnhill Pollard. Jule received Al, his wife, and 4 children lived in Dubuque from 1970-1986, during his education in Pitt County Schools, which time Al was an engineer for Dubuque Pack Co. When Al retired to Staunton Military Academy in Staunton, Sun City, Az, he was an active member of the Elks club, loved camping VA, Campbell College and East Carolina and was President of the Sun City RV Club, teaching at the Sterling & University. He then learned from his fa- Stones Club, woodworking, and most of all taking his grandchildren on RV ther the skills involved in farm manage- trips around the country. ment and enjoyed overseeing the family Cadet Pollard in 1953. Al spent a lifetime in service to his farms until health problems forced early country. His loyalty to country and fellow retirement. Jule was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church until servicemen was only second to his family. after moving to Durham in 1994, he joined McMannen United Methodist He was a fun-loving person with a great Church. sense of humor, and enjoyed Jule and Barbara enjoyed Duke football and basketball, having parties at his home for following the teams wherever they went. More importantly, friends and family. the move to Durham gave them the joy of watching their Al is survived by his wife of grandchildren grow up and being a part of their lives. 61 years, Joan, their 4 children, Besides his parents, Jule was predeceased by his Deborah (Rivisto) Amundsen Alder Michael Rivisto. brother, Fred Pollard. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, & Eric Amundsen, John Rivis- Barbara Cozart Pollard; their sons, Lehman Barnhill Pollard to & Deborah Rivisto, Robert Rivisto, and Nancy (Rivisto) Long and wife Teresa, William Cozart Pollard; granddaughters, & Robert Long, 12 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren, 2 Julie Pollard Killion and husband Seth, Leigh Anne Pollard; brothers; David and Dan Rivisto. He was preceded in death by and grandson, Michael Pollard and wife Lucy; sister-in-law, his father, mother, sister, mother-in-law and father-in-law. Gray Pollard; nephew, Frederick Pollard; niece, Elizabeth For those who wish to honor Al, the family asks that do- Pollard Semple and her son Jackson; brother-in-law, Banks nations be made in Al’s name to the Wounded Warriors Orga- Cozart and wife Wanda; nephew, Kevin Cozart and wife Lau- nization. ren and their son, Chase; and niece, Emily Cozart Dowd and husband Drew. CHARLES S. SANTOS, SMA ‘51

JON E. POWELL, SMA ‘51 Charles S. Santos of Palm Beach Gar- dens, Florida, passed away peacefully with It is with great sadness that we loving family by his side on Thursday, July announce the passing of Jon E Powell, 16, 2015, at the age of 81. He was born on of Fairfax VA. He went peacefully, in is November 13, 1933, in Washington, DC. home, with his family by his side, on Au- He is survived by his loving wife, Ei- gust 16, 2015. leen Carter Santos and her children, Rich- Jon was born December 12, 1932, ard Carter, Michelle Carter Ford and Shel- in Washington, DC. Married Eileen on la Carter and two grandchildren, Charlie October 2 1955, Jon was a devoted hus- Carter and Jake Ford. He is also survived band to his beloved wife Eileen for almost by two devoted sisters, Helen Liacuris and 60 years and father to his daughters. Jon Christina (Anthony) Bruno; a loving sis- Cadet Santos in 1951. and Eileen Cadet Powell in 1951. ter-in-law, Margaret Santos and his loving had a won- nieces and nephews, Randy (Valerie), Chris (Lisa), and David (Paige) derful life and family in the Northern Virginia Santos; Kathy (Scott) Kieber, Greg Liacuris area for 59 years. Jon is survived by three and Kristina (Mike) Gustin; and Mark (Mar- daughters and their spouses, Rhonda Di- tha), Tony (Kathleen), Michael (Molly) and Carlo, John; Tami Hurley, Pat; Pam James, Steve (Vanessa) Bruno. He also leaves be- Jack; and six grandchildren, Daniela, Mi- hind 24 great nieces and nephews whom chael, Kevin, Rachel, Brian and Christopher. he adored. He was preceded in death by his Memorial contributions can be made to parents, Leo “The Captain” and Lillian San- the Epilepsy Foundation (http:// http://www. tos and his brother, Angelo Santos. epilepsy.com) and to Capital Caring (http:// In lieu of flowers, donations can be Jon E. Powell. www.capitalcaring.org) in his name. made to Montgomery Hospice, Casey House, 6001 Muncaster Mill Road, Rock- Published in The Washington Post on Aug. 20, 2015 Charles S. Santos. ville, MD 20850. -30- TAPS CONT.

Donald Searcy, SMA ‘49 Harry D. Sleighter, Attended SMA ’55 – ’57

Mr. Donald Searcy, Sr. 89, of Val- Harry D. Sleighter, 71, of Friends dese passed away on Friday March 29, Cove, was called to Heaven from his home 2019 at his residence, after a period of on Tuesday, February 12th, 2013, follow- declining health. Donald was born Feb- ing a long, courageous battle with cancer. ruary 13, 1930 in Valdese a son of the He was born Friday, January 9th, 1942 late Earl Searcy, Sr. and Mae Bumgarner at his family home in Everett, a son of the Searcy. He was a graduate of Staunton late Dennis Abram Sleighter and Maxine Military Academy in Staunton, VA. (Householder) Sleighter. He is survived by Mr. Searcy retired from the Walden- his loving and devoted friend and compan- sian Bakery after thirty-three years of ser- ion Karen Morse, and eight children, Susan vice. He then began volunteering with the Cadet Searcy in 1949. Sleighter and fiancé Galen Hall, of York American Red Cross as a disaster relief Springs Scott Sleighter and wife Lisa (Bus- worker for ten years and served on the Burke County Board of Directors of sard) Sleighter, of Everett Synda Balton and Cadet Sleighter in 1957. the Red Cross. Donald also volunteered in the food pantry of Burke United husband Raymond, of San Antonio, Texas Christian Ministries and was recognized as Volunteer of the Year. Mr. Sear- Aimee (Hicks) Steed and husband Monte, of Everett Andrew Hicks, of Altoona cy was a faithful member of the Valdese First Baptist Church and enjoyed Matthew Hicks and wife Melissa (Richards) Hick, of Everett Annie (Sleighter) spending time with his family, horseback riding and gardening. Dinnocenti and husband Barry, of Everett Amber (Morse) Clark, and husband In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of Perry, of Mench Eleven grandchildren 3 sisters, Karen Paden of North Caro- sixty-five years, Virginia, his son Don, Jr., brothers, Earl Jr. and Al and a lina, Brenda (Sleighter) Replogle, and husband Dennis, of Hopewell, Debbie sister Sue Owens. Survivors include his daughter, Dianne of Morganton, (Sleighter) Babcock and husband William, of North Carolina a brother Lance grandson, Russell of Virginia Beach, a sister Doris Berry of Wilkesboro and Sleighter and wife Vicki (Imes) Sleighter, of Everett Friend and neighbor, Dennis a number of nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to Heltzel, of Friends Cove Several nieces, nephews, cousins and their families, Burke United Christian Ministries, 305 W. Union St., Morganton, NC 2865 many friends and his two canine pals, Molly and Duke, who all played very or to First Baptist Church, 500 Faet St., Valdese, NC 28690. important roles in his life and will miss him dearly. He was preceded in passing away by his wife Charlotte “Charlie” (Faupel) Sleighter, a son Jeffrey Sleighter, a sister Di- Thomas Joseph “Joe” Shank, Jr., Attended SMA ane Pryde, and a brother Shane Sleighter. Harry was a long- ’51 (Junior Year) time member of the First Christian Church in Everett and at- tended the Trans Run United Methodist Church in Friends Cove. Thomas Joseph Shank, Jr., 83, He was a graduate of Everett Southern Joint High of Huntington, passed away Fri- School Class of 1960, attended the Stanton Military Academy in day, August 18, 2017, at his Stanton, Virginia from 1955 through 1957, and attended Cath- residence. He was born February erman’s Business School in Cumberland before going to work 20, 1934, in Huntington, a son of with his father and uncle Willard at H.C. Sleighter Furniture Store the late Thomas Joseph and Ma- in Everett, starting off his career installing carpeting and other cie Hedrick Shank. Joe graduated flooring. Later in his lifetime, Harry, from Huntington High School and his brother Lance and cousin in law attended Marshall College. Mark, bought the store where Harry He became an amateur radio was manager for over 55 years until operator when he was 18 with the call letters retiring in 2010. of W8KBT and later he became W8QY Extra He founded and headed up the Unknown’s Cadet Shank in 1951. Class and reached ARRL DX Honor Roll with Motorcycle Club, a forerunner to his member- 387 confirmed countries contacted. ship of the Bloody Run Motorcycle Club, and He was President of Shank’s Oil Company; owned and operated truly enjoyed riding his Harley, camping, off Shank’s Tire Service and Black & White Taxi; and was a realtor. He was a road riding with his ATV, and was an avid member of Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church and the Hunting- NASCAR Racing and football fan who will be ton Rotary Club. missed for his easy going way. He was a devoted husband, father, Memorial contributions may be made in Harry D. Sleighter grandfather and great-grandfather. Joe is memory of Harry to the Trans Run United Meth- survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Ellen odist Church, 6957 Bedford Valley Road, Bedford, PA 15522 DeFoe Shank; three children, Tammy Shank Hulett of Huntington, Vickie Shank Romine and her husband Brad of Winston-Salem, Marshall A. Sophia, Jr., SMA ‘51 N.C., and Thomas Jeffrey Shank of Los Ange- les, Cali.; four grandchildren, Shonda Hulett Marshall A. Sophia, Jr. , 84, of Cul- Otwell and her husband Jacob, Kandra Hulett, peper, VA passed away at UVA Culpeper Reed Thomas Romine and Grant Joseph Ro- Hospital Monday, November 7, 2016. He mine; four great-grandchildren, Kameron, was born November 15, 1931 to Mar- Lauryn and Ferrin Miller and Cadhin Otwell; Thomas Joseph Shank, Jr. shall A. Sophia, Sr. and Marie Bates So- and brother, Richard Lee Shank. phia. Marshall was retired from VDOT. He Published in The Herald-Dispatch from Aug. 20 to Aug. 21, 2017. was preceded in death by his daughter, Harry D. Sleighter, Attended SMA ’55 – ’57 Tina Sophia. Memorial contributions may be made to the Culpeper County VRS, P.O. Box 731, Culpeper, VA 22701 or Hospice of the Piedmont, 625 Peter Jefferson Park- Cadet Sophia in 1951. way #300, Charlottesville, VA 22911. -31- TAPS CONT.

David J. Sullivan, SMA ‘51 the aircraft carrier USS Essex where he served as an Intelligence Officer. In early 1959, shortly after his active duty was over, he returned to the David J. Sullivan, 86, of Manli- University of Michigan to complete his MBA. Upon graduation he accepted us, passed away peacefully Saturday a position at the UofM in the college of Engineering on the Dean’s staff. evening, May 12, 2018 surrounded by During his 30 years working at the UofM, he helped manage a continu- his family. Born in Syracuse on June 7, ing education program, which trained postgraduate engineers in the latest 1931, he was the son of Donald D. Sul- technologies. livan and Ann W. Lowell. In retirement, Joe and Patsy spent increasing amounts of time at their David served in the United States Florida condo, where children and grandchildren were always welcome. Navy. He was an Electrician for 33 years Joe also worked many hours on his rose and vegetable gardens in Ann with IBEW Local #43 and after retiring he Arbor and he took great pride in his delicious spent time in Florida and his summers at tomatoes. He also took joy in cheering for his Chaumont Bay. Cadet Sullivan in 1951. children and grandchildren at their many sport- David had many passions through- ing events. In addition, he enjoyed many years out his life whether it was sports or improving his dwellings. But most of of playing tennis as well as golf in the Senior all his family was number one! He was predeceased by his son, Donald D. Golf Club of Ann Arbor and his golf group in Flor- Sullivan and sisters, Martha Sullivan Keck who ida. During the summer, when he wasn’t caring resided in CA and Susan Sullivan Miller who re- for his gardens, Joe could often be found on the sided in FL. Surviving are his wife of 64 years, shores of Lake Charlevoix with his family. He Mary Fallon Sullivan; children, Kevin (Theresa) was famous for “Papa’s Happy Hour”, his zest Sullivan, Mark (Denise) Sullivan, Paul Sullivan, for life and love of his family. He will be greatly Joseph Taylor, SMA ’46. Karen (Howard) Gray, David (Lynda) Sullivan, missed and always loved Bridget (Matthew) Duby, and Kathleen Sullivan; Published in Ann Arbor News on Apr. 21, 2019 grandchildren; and great grandchildren. The family wished to thank David’s broth- er-in-law, Dr. Thomas J. Fallon who has been John “Tom” Tombarelli, SMA ‘58 by his side through it all. Contributions may be to Hospice of CNY, Jan. 2, 1941 - Oct. 7, 2017. Va- David J. Sullivan. 990 7th N St., Liverpool, NY 13088. caville. Tom passed away at Published in the Syracuse Post the age of 76 on Oct. 7, in Va- Standard from May 14 to May 15, 2018. caville. Tom was born Jan. 2, 1941 in Andover, MA. He was the only child of Salvador and Joseph Taylor, SMA ‘46 Mary Tombarelli. After grad- uating from Staunton Military Joseph James Taylor Academy in 1958, he received of Ann Arbor passed away his bachelor’s degree at Kent State in Ohio. peacefully Thursday, April Cadet Tombarelli in 1958. 18, 2019 at the age of 90. While in the Air Force, Joe was born on October having achieved the rank of 29,1928 in Washington, captain, he received a master’s de- DC to the late Lt. Col. Joseph gree in Business Administration. Af- Taylor and Clara May Taylor. His loving ter 20 years of military service, Tom wife, Patsy Taylor, survives him. He is became an electronics and math teacher at also survived by his children Joey (Barba- Vacaville High School, where he taught for 18 ra) Taylor and Terry (J.Z.) Zdanowski, 6 years. He loved many sports, especially golf, grandchildren; Scott (Kerri) Hyland, Lind- and was himself an avid sportsman. He also Cadet Joseph Taylor in 1946. say (Nick) Panyard, Austin Taylor, and very much enjoyed discussing politics. Tom is Kara, Hilary and Taylor Zdanowski, as survived by his longtime friend, Julie Davis of well as 3 great grandchildren; Josie and Milo Hyland and Casey Panyard. Vacaville. Tom chose to be cremated. There will Joe grew up in Staunton, Virginia, where his father was stationed at be no service. Published in The Reporter on Oct. 24, 2017 Staunton Military Academy as the Ordinance Officer for the school. Joe at- John “Tom” Tombarelli. tended Staunton Military Academy (SMA) from 1942 to 1946, graduating with the rank of First Lieutenant. While at SMA, Joe was a member of the Virginia State championship boxing team, a sport he enjoyed with his fa- John “Buck” E. Turnbull, SMA ‘46 ther as his coach. He then attended the University of Virginia and graduated in 1950 with a degree in Chemical Engineering. He went on to the Univer- Des Moines. John E. (Buck) Turnbull, 88, sity of Michigan Graduate School of Business. His time there was cut short, passed away Friday, June 23, 2017, at as chemical engineers were needed for the wartime efforts. With that, Joe Scottish Rite Healthcare Center following a moved to New Orleans, Louisiana, where he took a job with Shell Oil Com- recent hospitalization. pany, as a Refinery Engineer. In New Orleans he met and married Patricia Buck was born on November 15, Lemieux, his wife of 66 years. In 1955, he left New Orleans to enter the 1928, to Thomas Reed and Myrtle Philson military service and obtained an appointment to Naval Officer Candidate Turnbull in Cincinnati, Ohio. He grew up School in Newport, Rhode Island. He served 11 years, 4 on active duty, in Bound Brook, New Jersey, and grad- was assigned to Naval Fighter Bomber Squadron VA 105, and stationed in uated from Staunton Military Academy in Jacksonville, Florida. Later he spent time at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base Staunton, Virginia, in 1946. Buck became training for deployment. Joe completed one cruise of 11 months aboard an Iowan in the fall of 1946, when he enrolled at The University of Iowa. Buck Cadet Turnbull in 1946. -32- TAPS CONT.

went out for football as a freshman but soon bury Mills, NY, Debra McCurdy and husband Paul of North Falmouth, MA, decided that he would rather be behind a Leslie Weston of Wilmington, NC, and sister Elaine Weston Murphy of typewriter than facing the big guys across Chapel Hill, NC. He leaves eleven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, the line. The University of Iowa is where Buck and several nieces and nephews. met his future wife, Mary Jay Foster. They Bill was a kind soul who made friends everywhere he went and was married in August of 1951. loved by all who knew him. After graduation and a short time at Wi- nona, Minnesota, Buck and Mary Jay moved to Des Moines where he began work as a Lawrence Martin White, SMA ‘41 copywriter for the sport’s section at The Des Lawrence Martin White was born April 3, 1923 and passed away on Moines Register. In 1963, Buck became a November 14, 2018. He attended Staunton Military Academy in 1941. full time Register reporter. For the next thirty years Buck covered endless major sport- John E. (Buck) Turnbull. ing events such as bowl games, The Ken- Michael E. Wieziolowski, SMA ‘50 tucky Derby, The Drake Relays, and Big Ten and Big Twelve football and basketball. In 1993, Buck retired from The Register and went on to write Michael Eugene Wieziolowski, two books about Iowa football and basketball, Iowa Hawkeyes (Stadium age 87, of Shelton entered into rest on Stories) and Iowa Hawkeyes Men’s Basketball (Great Moments in Team Wednesday April 12, 2017 in Bishop History). Earlier in his career, he had written, From the Press Box, which Wicke Health Care Center. He was the de- included some of his special columns and The Iowa Conference Story. voted husband of 60 years to Katherine In his retirement, Buck enjoyed playing golf, reading, traveling, at- (Yazdzik) Wieziolowski. He was born in tending sporting events, and following his Cincinnati Reds. As a kid, Buck Dickson City, PA on September 29, 1929, named himself after his favorite Red’s pitcher, Bucky Walters. son of the late Dr. Francis and Victoria Buck is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary Jay; two sons: Rick (Jarmusik) Wieziolowski and was a resi- of Minneapolis and Curt (Leslie) of Las Vegas; three grandchildren; three dent of Shelton for over 50 years. sisters-in-law: Sue Turnbull of Boston, Doris Hagen of San Antonio, and Mike started his career at Raybes- Audrey Rex of West Branch; and many nieces and nephews. tos where he was employed He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, and his for over 28 years before ac- Cadet Wieziolowski in 1950. son, Gary. cepting a position at the City Memorial gifts may be directed to the UI Foundation, P.O. of Shelton overseeing the Box 4550, Iowa City, IA 52244-4550. On the memo line transfer station for 22 years before his retirement. He was a please note in memory of John E. (Buck) Turnbull or to the veteran of the US Army serving during the Korean War, as a tank National Ataxia Foundation, 2600 Fernbrook Lane Suite 119, operator. Mike attended the Pennsylvania Military School and Minneapolis, MN 55447. Staunton Military Academy. Published in Des Moines Register from June 28 to He was a professional Saxophone and Clarinet player, July 2, 2017 liked to travel to the Casino and was an avid UCONN Husky Women’s basketball fan. He is the beloved father of Deborah Basso and her husband Gregory, Elaine Corris and her hus- William Kent Weston, SMA ‘48 band Richard, Kathryn Sapi- ente and her husband Joseph, July 8, 1928 - June proud grandfather of Joseph, 9, 2018. William Kent Weston, 89, Spencer and Ashley Sapiente and loving of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed brother of Antoinette Abbott. He is also away peacefully in his sleep on June 9, survived by several nieces and nephews. 2018. Bill was born in Kingston, NY on He was predeceased by his brother Frank July 8, 1928 to Karl and Gladys Weston. Wieziolowski. Bill grew up in Highland, NY and grad- Memorial contributions may be uated from Staunton Military Academy made to Swim Across the Sound, St. Vin- in Virginia. He went on to Wake Forrest cent’s Medical Center Foundation 2800 University. Bill Weston was Co-owner of Main Street Bridgeport, CT 06606 or Heights Lumber Company in New Wind- Bishop Wicke Health Care Center, 584 Cadet Weston in 1948. sor, NY for many years until retirement. Long Hill Ave. Shelton, CT 06484. Michael Eugene Wieziolowski. Bill was married to Florence Louise (Van Alst) on June 5, 1948; they were married for 70 years, where they lived and raised their family in New Paltz, NY. Bill played an active part Dr. Robert Anderson Wright, SMA ‘51 in the New Paltz community. He was in- volved in starting Little League Baseball, a Dr. Robert Anderson Wright, age 85, volunteer fire fighter, member of the village of Amarillo, went to be with his Lord and planning board, deacon at his church, a Savior on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. Robert member of the Kiwanis, and officiated high was born on July 22, 1933 in El Paso, school football and college basketball. He Texas, to Robert Emmett Anderson and enjoyed fishing, skiing, golf, participating Margaret Wright, and was adopted at in community theater, traveling and meet- the age of five and raised by his mater- ing new people, but most of all, he enjoyed nal grandparents Joshua Walker Wright being with his family and friends. (Bapoo) and Helen Constance Watter- Bill is survived by his wife, Louise, myer Wright (Nanny). Wright attended his four children, Stephanie Morris and the distinguished Staunton Military Acad- her husband Alan of Overland Park , KS, William Kent Weston. Glenn Weston and wife Jeannie of Salis- Cadet Wright in 1951. -33- TAPS CONT.

emy in Virginia (grades eight through Joseph A. Yocum, SMA ‘48 twelve), where he graduated sec- ond-in-command in the Class of 1951. Evansville, IN. Joseph Yocum, 81, of He earned a Bachelor of Science in Evansville, died Monday, October 8, 2012 Range Management from the New Mex- at Select Specialty Hospital. He was born ico College of Agriculture and Mechanic December 28, 1930 in Gary, IN to Iona Arts (now New Mexico State University) (Heironimus) Yocum and Dr. Paul Stone in 1955, followed by a master’s degree Yocum. in Range Management from the same From the age of 10 through high institution in 1960. Bob served honor- school he attended Staunton Military Acad- ably in the United States Air Force as emy in Staunton, VA. Upon graduation he a ground-controlled intercept officer at enlisted in the U.S. army, serving during posting assignments in Nevada and the Korean War from 1950-1953. He California following completion of his received his undergraduate degree at I.U. in Dr. Robert Anderson Wright. undergraduate education. Bloomington, where he also earned a Mas- Cadet Yokum in 1948. Following his Air Force service, ter’s Degree in History in 1959 and a Law Bob served briefly on faculty at New Degree in 1962. Mexico Highlands University and then pursued a Ph.D. in Plant Ecology He was married in 1960 to Marlene (Muth) Yocum and they had two from the University of Arizona, which he earned in 1965. In 1964, Wright sons, Marc Stephen Yocum, who predeceased him and Eric Joseph Yocum joined the faculty of West Texas State University (now West Texas A&M who is married to Tracy Ann Wiseman. He has one granddaughter, Elizabeth University), where he would serve for the next five decades as an Associate Jade Yocum. He was predeceased by his parents, his twin sister, Judy Ann Professor, and later Professor of Biology. He would retire from West Texas (Koewler) Cornett, his brother, Dr. Paul Stone Yocum, Jr. and his sister-in- A&M in 2013 and was honored with the distinction of Professor Emeritus law, Deborah (Dorman) Yocum. He is also survived by sisters-in-law, Adri- in 2014. Dr. Wright’s academic passion impacted the lives of thousands of enne Boyd (Jim) and Michelle, all of Evansville and brothers-in-law, Randy WT students over the years, and he enjoyed the friendship and comradery Much of Evansville and Hal S. Lobree of Miami, FL and many loving nieces of faculty within the Department of Life, Earth, and Environ- and nephews. mental Sciences at WT. After graduation from Law School, he practiced law in During his tenure, Wright’s teaching and academic writ- Knox, IN, where he also served as a Deputy Prosecuting Attor- ings extended from evolution, wildland soil sciences, plant ney. In 1963 his family moved to Evansville where he spent the ecology, and dendrochronology (the science of tree-ring next fifteen years with the firm of Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn. dating), among others. In 1980, Wright was on sabbatical In 1978 he opened his own law office in the Hulman Building for postdoctoral research at Harvard University, and was a where he was joined in the practice by his son, Eric, in 1987. long-serving member of the American Association for the Ad- From 1996 until his retirement, his office was in vancement of Science (AAAS), in which he served for a time as the former Hilliard Lyons Building. His practice spanned president of Southwestern and Rocky Mountain Division. He more than 45 years. He was always interested in the intel- was particularly fond of the flora and ecosystem of the Amer- lectual side of law and helped many young lawyers “find ican Southwest, having spent significant time and research their way around the courthouse and the law library”. He endeavor at both Palo Duro Canyon and the New Mexico State also did much pro bono work, though he never spoke of it. University Jornada Experiment Range north of Las Cruces. His interests included Much like the thorny and rugged plants he enjoyed studying, many sports, having run track Wright’s prickly exterior belied a gregarious and loving man to in high school and played close friends and family alike. baseball, football and especially basketball Dr. Wright was passionate about science and academia and loved in high school. He was a fine ice skater and spending time with his family. He stayed in shape through jogging and an excellent swimmer, having spent sum- power lifting, winning many competitions well into his fifties. mers with his family in northeastern Indiana Robert and wife Karen Braly Wright of Woodward, Oklahoma, were at Lake James. In later years he enjoyed Ka- united in marriage on July 10, 1976. They would welcome the birth of a rate as a family activity and music, classic son, Jared Ethan, in 1979, and daughter Jaime Lynn, in 1982. Dr. Wright movies and dining out. He was a very loving is survived by his wife Karen, of Amarillo, his son Jared Wright and wife husband and father who will be remembered, Dawn of Salt Lake City, Utah, and daughter Jaime Griggs and husband missed and loved forever by his family. Brian of Amarillo. He is also survived by his children from a previous In lieu of flowers, please do marriage: daughter Stacie DeLespine McGill and husband John of Aus- something for someone else or contact tin, daughter Kellie Ione Curtin and husband Michael of Skagway, Alaska, someone you love who needs to hear from daughter Robin Clark and husband Keevin of Amarillo, and son Clifford you. Memorial contributions may be made Joseph A. Yokum. “Clif” Wright and wife Alison Young of Austin. Dr. Wright is survived by to the Salvation Army, any Veterans Hospital many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. or organization, or to any Medical Research Organization of your choice. He will be dearly missed by his loving family and many friends. Published in Courier Press on Oct. 11, 2012

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Name:______Pass in Review Address:______City:______State:______ZIP:______Telephone: ( ______) ______E-mail:______-35- Staunton Military Academy Foundation, Inc. P. O. Box 958, Woodrum Station Staunton,Staunton Virginia 24402-0958Military Academy Alumni Foundation, Inc. P. O. Box 958, Woodrum Station Staunton, Virginia 24402-0958

Staunton Military Academy Alumni Foundation, Inc. P. O. Box 958, Woodrum Station, Staunton, Virginia 24402-0958 Telephone: (540) 885-1309 E-mail: [email protected] • Website: http://www.sma-alumni.org Please fill out this form and mail it to above or fax it to: (866)-950-4452. SMA Alumni Foundation, Inc.(tax exempt) {payable to: SMA Alumni Foundation} • One Star Membership: ($100.00 for one year, 1 September through 31 August) $______• Two Star Membership: ($180.00 for two years, (10% off) $______• Three Star Membership: ($240.00 for three years, (20% off) $______• Lifetime Membership: ($1,000.00 for lifetime) $______(Your name will be listed with other Lifetime Members on a plaque in the SMA/VWIL Museum.) • SMA Heritage Fund (tax exempt): $______The purpose of the SMA Heritage Fund is to help ensure that the memories, traditions and alumni efforts are carried into perpetuity. Your donation helps the SMA Alumni Foundation maintain the alumni office, Memorial Wall, archives, web site, and Kablegram-Leader.

• SMA Scholarship Program (tax exempt) $______For more information on the SMA Alumni Foundation Scholarship Program, please visit our website at www.sma-alumni.org. Your contributions are fully tax deductible. • Truth, Duty, and Honor Fund (tax exempt): $______The purpose of the Truth, Duty, and Honor Fund is to support entities such as the Virginia Women’s Institute for Leadership through educational scholarships/awards and program support. Your contributions are tax deductible. VWIL Educational Scholarships/Awards $______VWIL Program Support: $______

PAYMENT Total: $______• Check (please see above for correct “payable to”) Billing Address: • Credit Card (can only accept MC/Visa)  Master Card  Visa (exactly as written on CC billing statement) Card Number: ______Expiration Date: ______Security Code: (CCV2 code on back of card) ______Name: (exactly as written on credit card) ______Zip: ______

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