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VOLUME LXXVIV FRIDAY, May 5 . 1995 Number 26 Virginia Military Prospective Changes for 1995-96 Honor Court Environmentalists Dean Case News Writer Get "Green" Chris Bowers In a recent check formation News Writer for the second, third, and fourth classes. Cadet Sean McFadden. Presi- Over the past several years, dent of the 1996 Honor Court ap- problems regarding the environment prised cadets of several proposed and its preservation have become one changes that could be instituted in of the most important issues in our the 1995-1996 Honor Court, Cadet society. Younger people, especially, McFadden's announcement brought take this issue to heart. This is evident to light changes that members of the by the large number of environmental Court have been working on since organizations found on any College February. The most noticeable change or University campus in the United being proposed will be the deletion States. These organizations of the position of Senior Voting Mem- participate in varied activities, that ber on the Court and the reduction of range from clean up and recycling the number of cadets silting on the drives, to sending out information on Court from 16 to 12. The reason for sound environmental practices. VMI these two potential changes is due to is far behind other schools, in terms a proposed change in the Court's op- of the environmental movement. This erating procedure. might be due to an uninterested Corps, If approved by the Honor but if that is the case, it is time for a Court Task Force, these changes will change in attitude and responsibility. take effect with the 1996 Honor Court. Changes need to be initiated, These proposed changes were also concerning the natural community among the points that Charles around VMI and wasteful practices Baumgardener touched upon in a of the school and the Corps. speech that be gave to the classes of One simple change would he 1996, 1997, and 1998 three days after 1995-96 Honor Court Big Three : (left to right) to creatc a school supported environ- Cadet McFadden addressed the same Prosecutor Chis Gorman. President Shawn McFaMen, ami Prosecutor Josh Keesal mental organization, made up of in- group. Another concern that Mr. terested cadets. This would grant Baumgardener addres.sed was Alumni take the Honor System back. and us" attitude that some members Force and the Superintendent, mem- cadets a route to voice opinions and dissatisfaction in the Corps as a whole "If a cadcl sees someone do- of the Corps have towards the Honor bers of the Honor Court will no longer ideas, also making it simpler to orga- for allowing the Honor System to slip. ing something that ihey think is Court. It is hoped by members of the vote in trials. Rather, a randomly nize and implement projects. The Associated to this feeling of dissatis- strange, then it needs to be reported Honor Court that the proposed selected jury of cadets approved by service fraternity Alpha Phi Omega faction, according to Mr. to a prosecutor." stated Honor Court changes will help alleviate this prob- both the prosecution and the defense has done community clean up work, Baumgardener, is what many view as Prosecutor Lloyd Taliaferro. When lem by getting the entire Corps in- will judge the guilt or innocence of in the past, but is not specifically an rampant toleration of honor viola- asked why cadets don't report more volved in the actual mechanics of the the accused. A computer will gener- environmentally oriented group. Next tions by members of the Corps. Mr. potential honor violations. Honor Honor Court. ate random lists of prospective jurors year, the national project for the Baumgardener subsequently chal- President Brian Blue added that one If the Honor Court's current Arnold Air Society is the environ- lenged the Corps to gel involved and of the reasons for toleration is a "them proposal is approved by both the Task See Honor Court -- News page 4 The "Guard" Col. Bissell and Cadets Changes Post Buck Meier Attend Army Aviation Staff Writer Just recently, the class of 1996 Convention Camp and the future of Anny ROTC. (XJA representatives were elected. The At the conclusion of the meet- Officer of the Guard is an organization Lee Grimes and .Sean McMurry ing with BG Konitzrr, the cadets had a that works between the administration News Writers private forum with the BiK-mg-Sikorsky and the corps. They work directly with production team concern;.''.' .he devel- the commandant and his staff. The The VMI Chapter of the Army opment of the RAH-66 Comanche. (XJA is also the investigative part of the Aviation A.ss(K'iation of America, under Throughout the tha-e day con- General Committee, concerning .serious the direction of former Commandant of vention, A.s.sociation members had the cases that extend past the privilege sys- Cadets, Michael Bi.s.sell. attended the opportunity to browse through several tem. If these serious cases require disci- organization's conference held in At- static displays including 19 aircraft 7 of plinary action, then they are taken to the lanta. Georgia from .^0 March to 2 April. tho.se being from the I6()th Spccial Op- Executive Committee. The Executive The convention, which was visited by erations Aviation Regiment. Committee consists of both the ()GA l().(XX) people, provided the cadets with and the GC. The reprc.seniatives atv first The Executive Director of the a unique opportunity to learn about the class privates who are elected by their A.s.sociation, Tcrre nee M.Coak ley, called pre.sent, past, and future of military avia- re.spectivecompanie.s. Next years mem- upon the .seven cadet contingent to per- tion. bers are as follows: sonally escort honored guests and their The highlights of the conven- families at the Army Aviation Hall of Alpha - Pete Kokolis tion included an opportunity for the ca- F-ame banquet. The cadets were tasked Bravo - Travis Hughes dets to meet with the Chief of Staff of the with e.scorting the leadership of Army Chariie - Matt Citiech United States Army. General Gordon aviation as well as the families of two Delta - Steve Taylor Sullivan. Major General Robinson (Re- medal of honor winners who were killed Echo - Frank Dingle tired), former Chief of the Aviation in Somalia. Foxtrot - Jay Craddwk Branch, and Brigadier General Wolfe, Cadet Second Classmen, Sean Golf - Brian Mitchell the former Deputy Commander of the McMurry. who attended the convention, Hotel - Erik Michal.ski Army Flight School. The cadets actively commented that "Over the course of the India - Bob Swahn discussed medical requirements and pre- convention cadets were complimented Band - James John.son requisites for entering the aviation field on their appearance, conduct and behav- The new members elected with BG Wolfe. ior. The Institute would be proud." Delta Company's original elect, Mark The cadets also enjoyed meet- The VMI chapter of the A.sso- Trider as president. Mark Trider has ing the Assistant .Secretary of the Anny. ciation consists of 22 members, 7 of assumed the role with dignity and is the Honorable Mr. Decker, as well as the whom took the opportunity to attend the anxious to get things going. " We have first Anny female astronaut to go into convention. Col. Bissell has announced .space. The cadets were provided with an upcoming events which include brief- Cadets Hershberger, Klostreich, and Baker are Cadet Assistants in the VMI opportunity to have their pictun; taken ings by .special operations aviators and Museum and are rehanging Museum banners to announce the reopening. with Nancy Currie. who is .scheduled to visits to Army aviation facilities (to in- go into space this summer. clude simulators). Several cadets, seek- Brigadier General Konitzer, ing toenter the aviation field upon gradu Inde^c: ROTC Region Commander, was que.s- ation. have already begun a-ceiving lligr tioned by thecadetsconceming Advance physicals at H. EuMis, Va. VMI Museum Reopens after Renovations Chris Bowers reinterpretaiion of old ones. LtCol. UftSt Editorial Editor Columnist Jason llardinc Scott Wiesiger The VMI Cadet welcomes all signed letters to the editor. The opinions expressed Editorials within this section do not necessarily express the editorial opinion otThe VMI Cadet. May 5, 1995 Ct)e Ca&et Page 2 From the Mail VM. Cadet Suff Box... Co-Edltors-ln-Chtef Wyndham Buerlein Matt Howell It's All Black and White Business Manager John Kokolis Letter to the Editor, the others, that benenus the thieves. That Recently, we werc driving in Aast Bualnesa Manager also will tear VMI apart. Many black Washington DC, when a driver behind us Brady Crone It seems lo me that tensions cadeLs truly believe that there is a con- tapped his horn, pulled up beside us, and within the Corps are becoming even more spiracy to gel all but a token few of them held up his hand so we could see his VMI polari7£d along black and white lines. to leave VMI. In fact, some black cadets ring. That spirit of brotherhood is so important If you lose it you have lost Michael Zirkle When blacks make up less than 10% of the have become so paranoid about their pre- Corps, but 75% of those drummed out in carious existence at VMI that they arc everything. Advgrtiglng M RAFTTHE RAGING RAPIDS THIS COULD BE YOUR on the New & Gauley Rivers in West Virginia!! Only three (3) hours from VMI. Great weekend AD packages! Save $15-$25 with this ad. Camp, Climb and Mountain Bike too! Next Time It Will. i-.ill (7()()4()< Call 1-800-822-1386 for details .)! WMlc : All \l.m.i;jci. i/ot hiisli.iii Moll VMI Hoy 7 I oxMi'Mdn V \ .M4SU opinion May 5, 1995 Page 3 Left Step...Marge! Eyes Right! It's the Environment, Stupid Scott Wcisigcr would grant cadets a route to voice opin- clable items, on each stoop, and little Paramilitary Wackos Lihcral Columnist ions and ideas, also making it simpler to infofmation on the project was known. Drew Haney and his cohorts. I would just as soon see organize and implement projects. The Instead of this method, why not supply Conservative Columnist it be them, wouldn't you? Now we see Over the past several years, prob- .service fraternity Alpha Phi Omega ha.s each room with another trashcan or bags folks with automatic weapons grieving lems regarding the environment and its done community clean up work, in the for recyclable? Make information widely The explosion in Oklahoma City their deaths. preservation have become one of the most past, but is not specifically an environ- available for the entire corps, listing the last week has given rise to several differ- The probtem is simple. Bomb- important issues in our society. Younger mentally oriented group. Next year, the benefits of such an easy plan. Privileges ent issues in the news. I want to Ulk a little ers and paramilitary separatists are not people, especially, lake thi.s i.s.sue to heart. national project for the Arnold Air Soci- should be given to provide an incentive to bit about what this kind of atuck means to bom, they are made. If wc want to address This is evident by the large number of ety is the environment. The local chapter get cadets interested in participating in the me, about what type of people are linked the disease, and let the symptoms disap- environmental organizations found on any at VMI will spend considerable time with project Simple ideas like this serve as an to these issues, and on a broader scale pear with it then there are some prudent college or university campus in the United it during the year, however it is only a year educational device for environmental what it ought to mean to us. steps we can take. We have to take re- States. The.se organizations participate in long project and any benefits would be concerns. It can also be u.sed as a founda- People are talking an awful lot sponsibility for the charge with which we varied activities, that range from clean up merely short term. It is e.ssential, in order tion or model to accomplish larger goals about our safety as a nation, about our have bef given. We are making monsters and recycling drives, to .sending out infor- to accomplish any goals that might be set, off post, in the community. feeling of security in ourhomes and places through bringing up our youth in such a mation on .sound environmental practices. to have a serious, goal minded organiza- I realize that barracks, our entire cam- of business. I have a few comments poor manner. If we want to feel a little VMI is far behind other school.s^in terms tion. pus for that matter, is not a beauty to surrounding these issues. safer at home and at work, then why don't of the environmental movement. This Once a body of cadets has been estab- behold. We, however, attend college in There are folks who will tell you we make a decision to retake charge of our might be due to an unintere.sted corps, but lished, VMI can begin to catch up with one of the most beautiful regions of the that legislation will create an environment lives and our worid. If we as a nation use if that is the case, it is time for a change in other .schools across the country. Recy- state. Itisashame many of our activities, of higher safety. Hiring more .security a little responsibility and .sense that is attitude and responsibility. Changes need cling on post, is a badly needed change of myself included, are wasteful and have officials, better training and more consci- inborn, we ought to be alright If you to be initialed, concerning the natural com- direction for this .school. The idea was the potential to harm the environment. entious precautions will fix it, they .say. I teach a kid understanding and equip him/ munity around VMI and wa.stcful prac- given a try la.st school year, but was a Attitudes and behaviors must change, if don't agree. The worid is a nasty place. her for the world they arc going to have to tices of the .school and the corps. failure. The plan itself, however, had we are at least going to make an attempt to Hiring more cops, and building bigger, live in, what you're doing in the process is stronger barricades will do acouple things. One simple change would be to create .serious flaws which hindered any success halt the desecration of our natural envi- disarming that person that opens fire at the It will produce a metal detector nation. It a .school supported environmental organi- the plan might have had. Leaders of the ronment. All changes start out small post office twenty years down the road. will flush millions into creating more hys- zation, made up of intcre.sted cadets. This project placed large containers for recy- though, and VMI is a good place to start My detractors will say that in my teria, and after we sign all the paychecks, idealism. I fail to recognize that they're "These are the Times That Try Men's Souls" we'll watch smarter, higher tech wackos people not ready for this kind of undettak- shoot Presidents, and bring buildings tum- ing. They say dysfunctsia breeds Wyndham Buerlein bling down. We have to treat the disease, dysfuncuia. They are probably right, but Co-Editor-In-Chief wards your limits and shaipens the blade that be in a rush to find yourself or know what lies not the symptoms. To better explain my are we that weak. If wecan'tstop blaming theRatlineattemptstoforge. YouquKklyleam within your future. You don't have to know all argument I want to look into some of the other people or issues for what isn' t going As another year at VMI comes to an that the mtline doesn't last one year, it lasts the the answers. All you have to know is that fellows this McVeigh guy has been linked quite right in our lives, and help ourselves, end and the Class of 1995 pn:parc,s for the re,st of your cadetship in a different styfc. The you've made the best deciskxi possibte, and to. then we can hardly call ouiselves Ameri- conclusion of their final tour of duty, I would phrase ".sucking it up" earns its reputation as that by your chok«, you have provided direc- There has been a proliferation of cans. Tho.se people who are just too far like to reflect on this year as my life as Sccond you .sacrifice the li ttle pkasurable opportunities tion in your life. information describing paramilitary gone, who simply can't raise a decent kid, Clas-smaa you have for the sake of duty. When peopk ask I'm thankfiil for this year and the groups here in America. Take a glance at don't feel too sorry for them. First thing Ewr.sinccthatdnsiry.overexistmom- me the que.siion, "How's VMI?," I've learned impact it'shad on my life. I've learned that all these people. In sleepy villages in places is, they know who they are. Unless they ing of 15 August 1992 when the class of 19% to .simply reply, 'Tine." They wouldn't under- you can do is "seize the day," taking life one like northern California, and southern are deaf, blind and mute, they know they've matriculated, I have di.scovencd that my foot- .stand life as aCadet—that the OD boned me for step at a time. It can turn into a fiasco if you try Michigan, you can find disgruntled citi- had a rough go of it so far. They know steps down this "itod less raveled" have in- being on the suxip during CCQ while I was on and figure out too many thing.s at once. Some- zens, armed to the nines. What the hell is whether or not they can undertake parent- deed been tough and unique—a path that most my way ui the PX, or that I've got to be back in times I feel as if we are fighting a war, concen- going on in Idaho. I don't want to promote hood in a conscientious manner. They young High School graduates don't even con- lime for the Taps stick so I won't have to bone trating on surviving the day's battle. If you get gun control, or address gun ownership. know it. What they ought to do, if they sider, unwilling to chalk:nge their minds, their myself and an.swer a special report that might knocked down, get right back up and know that That stuff is fine with me, I want to deal aren't braveenough to try to leave America bodies, and their souls to the rigois of .such an get me a ll>6-30. It would just build into a you'll be stronger. It's strange to see how life with where these peoplecome from. Some better than they found it is make a deci- institution. The Ratline takes a boy and quickly asek;ssexplanation. It'sonlycadetsand alumni unfolds as it's mysteriously destined to do. of these cats are even erecting a memorial sion not to conceive. We're better off forges him into a man. I nimember the ride who understand this life. Youquicklyleamthat Don't get me wrong, I can't wait to get the hell for the Branch Davidian Camp in Waco. without that DNA anyhow. homeformyfusweekenda'iaFounhCla.ssman y(*ir friends don't understand, your parents try, out of here, but it's interesting to step back and What has gone wrong? when my Dyke turned to me and .said, "I'm and your girlfriend may become so frustrated put your life in a different perspective. This After having said that I feel sure proud of you Wyndham... When you go home with the vktiofc thing that she may turn her place has trimmed many yeare off of my life, Where do the value systems that folks will call me some type of extremist. and .see all of your friends, you' 11 s(X)n discover attention to someone else who's more readily butlbelievethatitwillbewonhitintheend. It's these people are operating with come I will be called some kind of genocidal how much you've maturcd in jast one >var." available. The anger and frusuation builds and an astonishing feat tojus t make it through VMI, from? nutcase. Please, don't say that most of His comments made me feel g(xxl, yet I was you begin ui wonder why you are here. much lessjust to graduate on time. Isendmy I think we all agre«^ a lot of folks you feel the way I do, it just isn't said all still unable to put everything in perspective. were going to die because of David Koresh that often. Throughout this year, I've learned a congratulations to the class of 1995. Upon his graduation, he told me that he still lot about myself The anger and frustration has couldn't define the "VMI Man," but he was turned towards pride. lampnaudofthedeciskm hoping that he'd be able to .some day. I've made, dc.spiie complaining about it con- Journeying thnaugh my Third Class stantly. lean seethematuritythatmyDykehad year, I kept trying to organize my life, my informed me of during our ride home. Now, thoughts, and what this place has done for me. instead of getting frustrated when leaving other We've Made It Easier For The Class Of '95 To Drive The Class Of '95. I would mjvel to other colleges and envy my colleges on the weekends, I leave with a certain friend's free lifestyle,s, wondering why I had .sadnes.s. However, I realize that this sadness THE ALL NEW TOYOTA TERCEL chosen to become a "VMI Man", that 1 .still Isn't for mysell", but for those friends of mine could not define within my.self. I felt that alter who wonder if their life has any directwa Dual Air two strenuous years of college at VMI, my life I don't know how my life is going to Bags should have somehow fallen inu) place. How- unfold, >et the antis of the "Mother T' have More Power ever, as I refla't on my cadeiship as a Rat and as comforted me in that I know .she'll make me get a Third Classman, I haw leaiixxJ that it hasn't up when I fall Every lime .she's knocked me been until this year as a Second Clavman, that down, it's been in order to make me stronger— More Safety I have been able to put this place in perepective to prepare me for the many breakout hills that Features Better Gas and the great impact it's had on my life. niheforcedtoclimbthroughouimylife. lean Mileage In recalling the.se past few years at actually begin U) feel the unique bond that ties VMI, I've learned that you're not suppo-sed Ui the "VMI Family" together. It'sthearmsofthe know yoursell'. They're many dmes in every • 'Mother F' that hold us wgether. It gives me an man's life when he becomcs depre-ssed, when overwhelming sense of pride to see two VMI he feels that the weight of the world Ls resting on men who may despise each other, be the first AND THE TOYOTA COLLEGE GRAD PROGRAM. his shoulders, and he begias tii d)ubt hLs very ones to cixne to each other's icscue in their There's no belter way to enter the work force than behind the wheel of the all-new, always dependable Toyota Tercel existence. In facing the everyday lifestyle of a "time of deepest peril." And it's easy with Toyota's special college graduate program... you gel Toyota's premier rale", no down payment, no payments for 90 days", cadet this feeling arises more often than usual. While speaking with .several of my and a year of free roadside assistance. Just see your participating Toyola dealer lor all the details. You aa'omplish your tasks only to find that the Brother Rats, I have discovered that they also WE'RE MAKING IT EASIER FOR COLLEGE GRADS. Institutehasthrown.several more upon you. As feel the ixkl experience of their Second Class H TOYOTA MOTOA CREOtT d. FIHANCIO C*N»*OT ElceCD M8R» ^08 0(»Ti0N« T ® TOYOTA the weightirK;rease.s,yi)uka'ppres,singthn High, year. It'sbccnairaasitionyearwhcn you begin L... Kli.i v.. D. rot \ praying that the foree won't ciush you. to think a lot about ytxirself and where your life Within these four walls, there's no is going. You begin to realia; that you' 11 soon warmth in the arms of the "Mother I." .She'sa have to face the real world and it's a scary hardcore drill imuiictor that pushes yixi tiv feeling. However, don't feci as if you have to On sale in the Bookstore... Alvin - Dennis, Inc. Alumni Special creem Saver Suits and Coats 20% off Volume II - Special iEir>g in : - 'VMI Belts, Ties, and Dog Collars New images of VMI & - VMI Baseball Caps, Strawhats and Knit Shirts - Confederate Cummerbund, Tie Sets, and Belts dazzling multimedia effects - Cummerbund and Tie Sets 1U2 W. Washington Street $19,95 Lexington, Virginia 24450 Volume I reduced to 14,95 while they last!! N, ews May 5, 1995 Page2 Honor Court Environment Continued from News page 1 posal will help get the Corps involved Continued from News page 1 for use at cach trial. The prosecution with the Honor Court. It is a way to ment. The local chapter at VMI will and the defense will then have an bridge what some view as a gap be- spend considerable lime addressing opportunity to select cadets from that tween certain members of the Corps environmental concerns during the list to serve as jurors. and the Honor Court" stated Cadet year, however, it is only a year long This proposal is a departure Josh Keesal, a prosecutor for the 1996 project and any benefits would be from current Honor Court operating Honor Court. merely short term. It is essential, in procedure, which is based on the This proposal will also have order to accomplish any goals that Uniform Code of Military Justice an effcct on the actual job descrip- might be set, to have a serious, goat (UCMJ). Under the current system, tion of most members of the Court. minded organization. the accuscd appear.s in front of a vot- The Honor Court President. Vice Once a body of interested ing body comprised of First and Sec- President, and two Prosecutors will cadets has been established, VMI can ond Class voting members of the function the same as they have in the begin to catch up with other schools Honor Court. The only exception to past. The remaining First Class Honor across the country. Recycling on post, this, according to the Honor Court Court members will no longer vote in is a badly needed change of direction sheet which is posted in cach cadet trials, rather they will assist in the for this school. The idea was given a room and classrooms on Post, is when Court's administrative work, help out try last school year, but was a failure. a Third or a Fourth Classman is during trials, and answer questions The plan itself, however, had serious brought in front of the Court, a mem- from members of the Corps. Addi- flaws which hindered any success the ber of the accused's class represents tionally, the Second Classmen on the plan might have had. him on the Court. Honor Court will primarily function Leaders of the project placed According to Cadet Chris as assistant prosecutors. large containers for recyclable items, Gorman, one of the 1996 Honor When asked about the on each stoop, and little information Court's two prosecutors. Rats will changes within the Honor Court, Ca- on the project was known. Instead of not be eligible for selection on a jury det Gorman replied. " I hope that the this method, why not supply each until after the completion of the rat- Corps will come lo us [the Honor room with another trash can or bags line. During the rat-line, the jury will Court] with any problems orconcerns mental concerns. It can also be used that many of our activities, myself for recyclable? Make information contain more first and second they have about the changes. If we as a foundation or model to accom- included, are wasteful and have the widely available for the entire Corps, classmen than third classmen. After can work together to close up any plish larger goals off post, in the com- potential to harm the environment. listing the benefits of such an easy the rat-line, each of the four classes gray area that might exist, then we munity. Attitudes and behaviors must change, plan. Privileges should be given to will be equally represented on the can start bringing the Honor Court I realize that barracks, our if we are at least going to make an random lists of prospective jurors. provide an incentive to get cadets back to the Corps." Added Second entire campus for that matter, is not a attempt to hall the desecration of our interested in participating in the It is hoped that random jury Class Honor Court representative beauty to behold. We, however, at- natural environment. All changes project. Simple ideas like this serve selection using the Corps as a pool Cadet Benjamin Venning, "It's a good tend college in one of the most beau- start out small though, and VMI is a as an educational device for environ- will help alleviate the "them and us" system and I believe that it's fair. It tiful regions of the slate. It is a shame good place to start. mentality. "We hope that this pro- gives the Court back to the Corps." 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Summer Semester: May 22 - Aug. 12 More than 1,000 courses offered Day and evening classes available Tuition is affordable "Summer Only'' admission is easy On-campus housing available Virginia lecn VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITLTE AND STATE UNI\^ERSm' For more information: Phone 7(13-231-5870 Fax 703-231-3242 ^ Email [email protected] Summer Sessions Office, 104 Burruss Hall, Blacksburg, VA 24061 Viryiiiia Toch is an EO/AA inslilulion. May 5, 1995 ^.JIJ. Cabrt News Page3 Faculty in Focus : Major Mary Anne Fay Mike Zirklc Slaff Writer Have you ever fell lhai your leachcr does not seem interested in teaching the class. Are they just go- ing through the motions? Well MAJ Mary Anne F-"ay is definitely not one Museum of these Many of her students have left the class with the feeling that From Page 1 they learned .something and that she of antique nrearms. and a collection of was the motivation. Even though this rirearms and personal effects belonging is her first year at VMl. many stu- to General George S. Paiton that were dents feel that she is an excellent donated by the Patton Family la.st month. teacher. A collection of early 2()lh Century Brit- MAJ Pay came to VMI one ish uniforms donated by Mr. M.C. T.scn year after completing her doctorate '55 are also on exhibit. Despite the new degree in Middle Ka.stern History in displays visitors can still find well 199.1. She spent the year leaching as known exhibits containing "Stonewall" a visiting professor at Oellyshurg Jack,son memorabilia, including his College in Getlyshurg. Virginia. horse "Little Sorrel", and previous col- Her decision to come and lections relating to early V.M.I, and the teach at the In.siilule stems from many people connected to it. things. This past summer she taught "We wanted to pre.sent a more a class as a visiting professor and had modem and profes-sional environment." a chance to interact with other fac- GiKson said. He al.so stated that the ulty members in the History Depart- renovation has provided easier acce.ss ment and meet many students. She for group tours and .space for .scKial fell, "It was a positive experience." functions. Dc.spitc the many changes. MAJ Fay thought highly of the His- LtCol, GiKson noted that there is still no tory Department and said that it was admission charge but donations arc ac- easy to work in such a productive cepted and that 6 dedicated cadet assis environment. tants are available to offer guidance and This past year MAJ Fay In March, MAJ Fay was asked Before becoming an aca- Unforiunalely, MAJ Fay will personal perspectives on cadet life. taught World History as well as an to be the Academic Advisor to the demic, MAJ Fay worked as a journal- not he here next year. She has the "They are a very important aspect of the Introduciion to the Middle East and Model Arab League. They went to ist, Her job took her to the Middle good fortune of receiving a Fulbright vi.sitor's experience," he added. Modern History of the Middle East. Washington DC where they acted as East often, and she believes that this Research Grant for faculty members The V.M,1. Museum, which She hopes to develop many new delegates for Oman. They presented contact was the rea.son for her inter- and plans on writing a book while .she has the distinction of being one of the courses in the future such as a course proposal to five different groups rep- est in this area of the world. .She feels is in Cairo. Egypt, If you have inter- first 1(H) mu.seums accepted into the in Arah-Israel Conflict and a Themes resenting various areas of their soci- that her former journalistic experi- est in learning Middle East history, American As.sociation of Mu.seums, is class concerned with many topics ety. MAJ Fay enjoyed the trip as well ence enhances her job as a professor, you will be able to catch her again in open to visitors from 9 to 5 Monday thni such a.s Political Islam. as working with the cadets involved. especially in writing. the fall of '96. Saturday, and 2 to 5 on Sunday, Cadet in Focus : Brian Kellner The Cadet Staff JeffGodby News Writer When most people think of a QoHf^uUuladM tk^ GLu o^ "ranker," they think of a loud, authori- tative type of person that isn't very friendly. While Brian Kellner may have 1995. quite a few chevrons on his sleeve, he certainly doesn't have the negative at- tributes associated with lho.se stripes, Brian is the 2nd Battalion com- mander and a native of Richmond. VA, He is looking forward to receiving his commi.ssion as a Marine lieutenant on May 19lh, and receiving his degree in International Studies. He is li.sted in Who's Who in American Colleges, and is a member of both the Semper Fi .soci- ety and the S-5 tour staff. During his cadeLship. Brian has been a corporal, and first sergeant of India Company , a.s well as a PLC con- tracted Marine cadet. Despite the.se seri- ous responsibilities, Brian has always tried to balance his duties as a cadet with his own desire to "try and have a good time." As for his time at VMl. Brian says that he has "gained a lot of experi- ence and grown up a lot" over his four years. "Unlike a lot of other schools." he says, " you have to take a lot of things -seriously. The things that VMl teaches on a non-academic level are ,second-to- none." ''May the road rise up to But Brian is known for taking things seriously in a tactful way. Brian's friends and subordinates see him as some- would leave for those cadets who still he can keep a good attitude and respect meet you." one with the ability to get things done have years left in barracks, Brian was a VMI's traditions. As Brian puts it, "I just without the unplea.sanl attitude that many bit more .serious, "Even though you may want to .see people take responsibility for cadet officers are known for But that not like the place," he says, "you should themselves," Despite his serious convic- doc.sn'l mean that Brian is viewed as uphold its standards and traditions be- tions about VMI, Brian sums him,self up Let s Celchralc Aniciica's someone who .shies away fri)m his duties. cau,se no one made you come here. You by saying that "I don't like to take Cadet Rick Franco sums up Brian as "a need to be man enough to accept your anything/fw seriously. This place teaches (ireat COP Victory! Order Now! guy who steps up to a challenge, even responsibilities and do what is asked of you when to be sires,sed and when not to 1.COP I'lKIMlANT though he may not want to." you." Brian feels that there's a lot to be be," When asked what message he gained from VMl by the average cadet if WmrHT-SHlRIS //Backtolhe (Hjhm Rttfy 1 ihifts lOflIb (Vition) f K Ameritan 1. & XI, = .$ 1 includft potiagt \ Dream! XXI. & XX XL = $16 inclu(1« potlsgc Cuitoni dl^anintf (Inn sidfd F • GlFi'S <• (iOP F.lcphant polislied gold • ACCESSORIES • lapel pin $7 includes postage PATTY S RAY IB R I COLLECriBLES • INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTOR (iO, NVWW CO! 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In addi- Cadets Participate in Azalea Festival "ThcicLw'tany toilet pqTor'or'Whal tion. these ckanos arc not for lloocs. Elias Wahesh with an exciting tour of do the sioopcs prt poid for'.'". As and only strip away the wax. The News Writer Norfolk's Nauticus. Then at cadcLi wc an: all awaiv of the foul huffcf is not to be used under any three, the moment everyone conditions in hofratk-s thai vk mast ciivum.stanoe, due to the death of a An elite group of Ca- had practiced so hard for, the deal with daily. Many caiVns wonder cusuxlian. Yes.helieveitornot,oneof dets hoarded a Norfolk hound coronation began. The cer- whal ihcir tuition iT«wey pays for if not VMI's finest was .stnick violently by bus the morning of April 28 emony honored all the NATO ftvdoocnt living quartets. Through an the haywire bufTer, that in turn caused for the sole purpose of show- Nations and was highlighted cxckKiw interview with the House- death due to internal bleeding. The ing a group of beautiful women by a spectacular speech from koc|»ngCuSodians. I will try to give buffer casualties have been light this the time of their life. This the Queen of the Festival. Af- you .wme insighl on the qucstioas that ytar. but ny anyway to not use the three day party weekend is ter the coronation and a tour of pbgue the minds of cadeu on an dail y bulTer. known as the Azalea Festival. the NATO Festival, the cadets hosLV When our discussion first The Corps has provided escorts and their dates were off to din- As I cautiously ctcep inu> txgiinMacDonaWsakl'CadetshavEn'i for the young ladies who rep- ner at Harbor Park Baseball the Bean Den (HouKkoeping head- any pride". Upon hearing this my fust resent each of the NATOcoun- Stadium. There the Princess quanas). I am heartily greeted by reaLtkm was "This guy doesn't like tries and their attendants since representing the United States MacDonald. the supcrvisorof House- cadet's 'and secondly "Would I make 1971. The Festival is spon- threw out the opening pitch at kueping Department, and Odell itoutofthebcarsdcnaiivc". However, sored by the city of Norfolk the Norfolk Tides game. AkstaixfcraHflUKkocpingCustodiaR ;iltLThcaringpeisonal accounts ofthese and is meant to thank NATO The weekend came to AfWr making myself comfonahle xis. I began to see from their point of for its continuous service to its climax at the Grand Ball on within the hcadquancrs, MacDonald, view. That of an acclaimed military the World. This year the Fes- Saturday night. The highlights Odd. and I prooodc with an infoimal school whkrh produces future leadeis tival honored Great Britain. of the Ball were a performance discussion sessioa in whx;h visitors couM not drop in The Cadets met their by the Royal Marine Band and MacDonald priortohccon- dutyat VMI. Odell isthecustodian for that the toilets are con.stantly stulTed unexpectedly without slipping on spit dates at the Coronation re- a tribute to the present VMI ing supervisor this post July, retirod the areas of the new annex, sinks, and with liquor bottiis. underwear, toilet or human waste on the stoops is not hearsal on Friday. Later that alumni with traditional Old firm the Antiy after twenty yeai^i of .stoops. Odeli is deeply concerned of paper (big ,suipri.se). cans, etc.. the list correlating with the military theme evening there was a small re- Yells. The cadets and their service, starts the convcniation. He the potential pixihlem of the contrac- gixs on . A.S a c()n.sumcr of tobacco presented. We as cadets put on such a ception where the Princesses dates outlasted the rest of the immediaicly prompted our discussion tion and spread of dLvases to the .staff pnxluclshim.self,MacDonaldrcspa-ls facade concerning appearance with of each of the countries and guests and partied well into by explaining to mc the picsent state he andthecorp. Hercweagivenaentircly others right to use them, but the line is our parades and inspections, but in the Queen of the Festival where Sunday morning. Sunday was found the hon^icksHouseteepingStan' diffeicntdimaiskia thatheingastoopy drawn with the deliberate di.spasal of reality we arc hypocrites. The House- introduced to the public. The a time to recover with a pleas- inuponhLsanivaL He explained that Ls not only .strenuous, hut alst) health dip spit on the .sttxips and ficxxs and kecpingstafTicalijes this due to the fact highlight of the evening was ant breakfast aboard the Spirit just two yeamago the stafTconsisted of hazardous. This concern Ls spawned walls of the bathnxims. He canmx as Odell states "Wc are animals in the parade through the streets of Norfolk and lunch at the Air twelve full time personnel equaling by the fact of the locumng appearance except the idea of why cadets do not reality". If not to show ourselves the of Norfolk. This was a new Show. The weekend ended out to thicucustodiaas per stoop. The of human waste on the hothnaom and .spit in containers or at least cfcan up pride wc have for barracks, k^ts at least experience for most of the ca- with a tour of the USS George situation today is much difTercnt with shower (Toots in addition to the .suxips. after thenvselvcs. Chuck Wilson has .show the custodiaas who we are. dets who found themselves Washington. only five full time woilccrs. ThLsallots Odell is aware of the various .sexually joined our forum at this point to make In regardt o that, the custo- waving and smiling instead of The Corps was repre- only one custodian per stoop doing a tnuvsmitted diseases that cadets might the comment' 1 wouldn' t use the bath- dians are rightb y .saying.' Tf you do not fixing bayonets and passing in sented well by the cadets who jot) meant for throe. This is due to encounieron the VMxkends, and woukl iwms" due to the deliberate desmic- respectyouraelf.iTspoctotheis." How-review. Despite the long day attended and the Mayor of nxent cut hocks from the B&G ad- like the feces practice to stop before lionbycadeLs. A comment like that kLs ever, he does seem to tealize that wc are the cadets still had plenty of. Norfolk extended his deepest minLstrabon in Richmond. The small hepatitis-B, funguses. Crabs, etc.. mns me know that then; might be a .sanitary basKally colfcge students, and lends to energy left for an informal gratitude for VMI's service. amount of man power giuatly dimin- rampant throughoutthe corps. Inaddi- probfcm. understand some circumstances. He party which made a small res- The cadets had accomplished ishes their chances of doing their jobs taurant look like a hot dance tkw. Odell adds that only a small per- The Housekeeping .Staff would like us to undeistand that the their mission by showing the efToctivtly when cadets do not coop- club. centage of the corp will perform such would like one last area to be bnxight staff is not .strong enough to deal such women of the Azalea Festivl erate with the Housekeeping staff. acts, hut says, if one sees such an to light on the harmful and .sometimes with probtems, andasolutwnmustbe Saturday started out a good time. VMI styl •. Cooperatii*! is one of the incident to police our own to discour- deadly chemicals and equipment found. MacDonald mentions, that major points of concern that age such behavior. MacDixiald warns that the chemicals they do have the power to bone, but MacCXmald .stressed throughout the By these incidents the un- in the custodian clasels on each .stoop have been fairiy tenientiocadets.How - discussion. At this point Odell desired job custodian is only made are not to be used by cadei.s for their ever, they wouU all like to see a mote Alexander readilyjoin s the conveisa- more dinWult and time coasuming. nxims or personal ,STD andVD treat- active roleinitiate d by the administra- tkm tosharehisexperienoesand griev- MacDonald steps in to describe a nor- ments. Thesecleanepiarcofindustrial tion to cTack down on the variotis ancus accumulated after nine touts of mal wvekend .scenario of the rest nxxns suvngth. and when mixed, the vapors incidents. CONGRATULATIONS NAVAL ROTC CADETS ENS Brian C. Blue, USN ENS Samuel S. West, USN 2nd Lt Alfredo E. Franco, USMCR 2nd Lt Steven A. Chojanacki, USMC 2nd Lt Jane R. Carlson, USMCR ENS Todd S. Glasser, USNR ENS John A. Christman, USN 2nd Lt Michael S. Castellano, USMCR 2nd Lt Taylor L. Grimes, USMCR 2nd Lt Thomas A. Dean, USMC 2nd Lt Eric W. Davenport, USMCR 2nd Lt Michael S. Johnson, USMCR ENS Justin N. Rubino, USN 2nd Lt Wade J. Dunford, USMCR 2nd Lt Brian C. Kellner, USMCR 2nd Lt John F. Stann IH, USMC 2nd Lt Andrew K. Mack, USMCR ENS W. Lloyd Taliaferro, USN 2nd Lt Andrew B. Warren, USMCR ROTC AWARD RECIPIENTS 5 May 1995 John D. Adams Eric J. Patterson Brad E. Aughinbaugh John D. Pearce Michael T. Baumgardner George D. Has.seitine Lyie J. Peters Michael A. Burchik Craig P. Himel Christopher C. Powell Jano R, Carlson Jes.se A. Janay Dallas R. Richards Mark S. Carter David A. Killian Julian J. Rivera Robert B. Davis Andrew J. Lewis Bryan T. Smith Brian T. Dunn Carl M. Lowe Joseph H. Steel III Derek R. Fix Barron E. Mills Curtis E. Webster Blair D. Gregory Tyler J. Moore Robert W. Vounga en TO JOIN THESE PROVEN PERFORMERS CONTACT MAJ HALL. USMC or LCUR SNEAD, USN (703) 464-7275 A special CONGRATUIATIONS is extended to recently promoted Master Sergeant Howard, USMC! May 5, 1995 Cabet Features Page 2 *95 Looks Back...and Laughs A Place to Stay the VMI Way Graduating Seniors Recall Memorable Moments Shannon Lucas and Dave Fleck tion was trying to become more like Ihe old Several Alumni Invest in Off-Post Hotel VMI Class of 1995 corps, so wc marched. Itdkln'llakcmuchiime Lee Grimes for many of ui (myself included) to get a house News Writer would be added at the .site. The majority of historic district. The hotel, based on a low Well, ii's hocn almos four ycais uptowa Thiswasjustaplacetogoandunwind. An unnamed. Tennessee based, the.se would be conuined in an underground level colonial design, will include % rooms. sinoc wc walked into Cameron Hall tosig n our and (kink ourselves inio a .stupor before return- developer has announced plans to build an parking garage. Suites, each containing a large living area, livcsaway toihe'l" And Ihrnughoullhis time. ing to post. inn and conference center adjacenl to According to Morgan, the inn are also included in the package. In addi- ithashocnlnicrcsiing.tosayihekas«. Whenwc Second class year was inconociv- Cameron Hall. The hotel, projected to be promises to be a "competitive franchi.se' tion, a lounge and bar. located in the confer- airivod, we found out what ihey meant by the abk^ As our crmivity ran wild, so did our franchised by Hampton Inns, has attfactcd and can readily compete with those hotels ence center, will al.so offer a dancc floor to iem)"oldcoei»" ratline.Ove r four hundred of TCPC. We had se\eral kinds of T-shirvs. haK. the economic support of several Alumni of pre.wntly located closer to the surrounding paUT>ns. us finned; when Rehruaiy came, there vwerc flags, and posters (boy did we ever have post- the Virginia Military Institute. Interstate system. Morgan believes the ad- Morgan commented that "this is a about 270 of us still finning. Our attrition rate en). f=rom the outside, our pasters were prob- Jeff Morgan, Executive Vice dition of a 254 seat conference center, lo- great situation for the Institute " was ihe highest in the histay of the institute, an ably the most noikxaHefeatureofourclass. but President of the VMI Keydet Club, was cated adjacent to the downtovni area as well He further stated that he would accomplishment wc can he proud of. for IB it was only another step in making our approached to conduct an independent fea- as W&L and VMI, will ensure the succe.ss not rvle out the possibility of the hotel To make the lime between August 14th class oconcmicallystabk^ This stability made sibility study on behalf of the developer. of the project spon-soring special package deals for Alumni and Bcbtuaiy 27th pass more quckly, wc got us Ihe only class In reoentyejr s able 10 finance Under the proposed conditioas, the devel- Morgan also .sutcd that the Lex- and cadets. nuhcr creative in finding ways to get our dykes their whok; Ring Figure and still have enough oper would be abk; to lease the land from ington City Manager, having already been Once the final studies have been lonotkjeus. Getting ciazy at rallies was tothrowacoupfelnnt-classpanics (like the one the City of Lexington in exchange for pro- approached by the developer, has been posi- completed, the developer is expected to only the beginning of our football experiences. this Saturday). Ring Hgure was absolutely viding parking facilities for activities at tive about the projecL begin the necessary preparations for actual We beat the heU out of Ihe University of inciedibk:. Never before have I seen anything Cameron Hall as well as Alumni Memorial The inn will be constructed ac- construction. After the finalestimat e of cost Rk^wnond spider (and half of their fans) and it like it With all Ihisgoingon, we still found time Field. Under the proposed consuuction cording to the restrictive guidelines man- is made, Alumni and cadets can expect to vnLsallforourdykcs(wEllmaybcnoto//). Our to travel to Ihe holy mecca of The Palms. plans, approximately 59() pariung spaces dated by Lexington which is declared a see a new hotel within 20 months. class dockkxl that it was getting too crowded at Now here we are in the last two Alumni fields o wc look a few chairs from the weeks of ourcadetship (most of us anyway) Muss Hall and plaocd them accoidingly. and we are trying to reflectcnih e whole thing. '95 Graduating Survey Results Revealed I could probably write a shon novel Ican'tsay that any of us win not be glad to get Dean Case changedormaintainod at the Institute," loutof The biggest ray of hope that this of the sheets out the window, the nimbles we ihat dipkma and be done with this place, but in News Writer every 8 Fust Classmen commeniod that Ihey survey presents is found thnnigh the results of had with the thinLs,oursit-in around the sentinel time it will be missed. Notice! didn't mentwn For those of you who feel that the wouM like to maintain the value of the Honor (he qualitatiw portion of the assessment 55% box, the rakls on the RDC, forced marches, and howtongofatime. At k^ this year, the coqs Coips is going to Hell in a hand basket, there is SystemandHonorCode. Additkmally, I outof of Ihe re-spondenisindicate d that VMI was their "boiTOwing" Col. Bissel's car. These are all and our ratsgav e us something to kx)k back hope. Resultsgleanedfromthc/995Gn3r/ua/- eveiy ten cadets polled stated that they would firetchoice when ihey werechoosingacoltege. memories wc have that seem to be funnier to us upoa Our ratskeptupwiththetraditio n of yean ing Survey inehitaWy show that the Ckss of like the Honor Court and the administration of Only 1 out of 212 cadcts poUcd saxJ that than the itstof you so.Iv^onlymention them. past by beating up the JMUbuUdog. Theever 1995, at least on papCT, is a bright point of light bamtcks life given back tocadets . 14%ofthe admissiotts standards (or Ihe lack iheivoO was At (he end of our rat year, we ekscted our OC. so popular stnjg^ between the administration inaseaofdaikness. Fust Cla.ss added that they wouU like to see a a factor in their deciswn toappl y to VMI 95% Finally, a say in what goes on around here and Ihe coips that keeps us sharp and them on The survey, which asked First change in adminisaatwn. Another 13% of the of the Firet Class rated the quality of their (Yeah right!). edge. Breaking in a track coach, and breaking Classmen to qualitatively reply to a series of Fust (Tlass wanted tomaintai n the value of the academic major from good to exceUent Al- 'Hupdcla.ss year proved to us the tiuth out our rats and some of our' Tavcrite" faculty questions also provided for individual, nami- class system and anequal number watNed tose e most nine out of every ten cadets airmtied the of Ihe provertiial 'Yood of the thirds." Like memben. These things have been captured in Institute's .suuctured environment whik; eight tive responses. the Rat-line maintained. Two Pint Classmen every Ihinl class year, there was mass con- our memory and aren't likely to slip through. out of ten staled that they had kamed some In the narrative responses, where thought that cadets in the Corps shoukl be sumptwn. Ciod only knows how tong it has Wen, now its time to' toopeiate and military skills whik: at VML 75% responded each individual poUed was allowed the oppor- screened and that "diitbags" shoukl be needed been since an upperclass had to march down to graduate." Take care and remembert o send that their cadetships have helped them gain the tunity to make open responses todi e question, out. One cadct staled that he "k»med nothing all three meal fomialions. but the administra- yourmoney. See you at Ihe party! respettof others. Neariy 42% claimed tosoc k "List dxise things that you think shoukl be atVML" a career in the military and 73% remarked that th:y are prepared for a life of service to society. The biggest afTmnatioo of the VMI system came from a series of questions where Amomang rhe more than eightout ofever y ten cadets rcndetcd positive answers. These cadeis wanted to attend an all-male coltege. The same high number also slated that the Institute has helped them devetop the following; life-long physfcal opening The Public op fiincss standards, good criiKal thinking skills, TO efTective oral communk;atk)n, and standards of honor and ethical inquiry. As with all polls there are erroR. But given that the latest poll published in Tune Geneml Geonge C Manshall's carried a 4.5% margin of error, the figures presented in the 7995 Graduaiing Suiyey can only be vKwed as wholely positive. hoQje Proposed Curriculum Changes Affect '95-96 School Year Vodona Manon" Sebastian Joly - News Writer Rumors have been circulating throughout barracks rcgaiding many changa innextyear'sacademiccurriculum. Numerous deportments have proposed several changes Leeshmg^ Vinginia ranging from swapping a few requiredclas.« s to dropping an entire major. Changes to the engineering depart- ment includes adding a new minor to the cadet's chokxs next year. TheCEdcpanmeni IJdy 1995 has tried togea r this minor towardslibera l arts students. The Environmental Leadership mi- nor hopes to "provide increased awareness of important cnvin»uncntal concerns and topre - pare (cadets) forfcaderehip rtAs in addressing on a hwned basis inmaUy, and solving environmental issues." All cadeis that have matriculated after 1985 can remembertakin g AC 101. Iniro- duciion toComputerAppUcatwns . The faculty haw proposed waving the requirements of by appoinoDem only. taking AClOl for the upcoming mass of 96+3. Rv those cadets stiU here. AC 101 will remain a graduation requirement COL Grows foels ihat the class is no longer crucial for cadets who Resenvanons Touns be have giown up in a worid thai has been comput- PN OUST erized for the last ten years since most new cadcts come to VMI with these basic skills. Cadet Fourth clas.sman feds that "it's a gixid idea but the new cadets won't gel familiariaxl ojade or leasT TWO weeks with the VMI neiwortc." The Maih department has reported Ihat "on a lina reading, the academic boanl approved changcs in math requirements for those in the liberal arts area" Cadets that are in advance. either Eamomics or Business majore can Itwk forwanl to a new calculus course ihai is de- signed to relate to their pertinent applicabuns. MA101/MA1()2 wiU be changed to MAIOV MA 106 which will include some pnihabiliiy and .statistics. The Modem Language department will no kmga olTer a major ix minir after ihis year. This change will mH elTei l cadcts that arc currently cnnillcd in their dLsciplute-s. The men espeaaUy welcome. compk'mcnl of language CDurscs will not change, in order U) alk>w iIkia.- cadets cunvnlly cnniUcdtomeetlhcirrequiremcnls. CjdctFuM cUvsman Ed Cocwilvo had this U) ci*tirTMit "ciiasidcnng ihc way VMI cunvnlly ueats CeoKge C. MaKshaLL InTeR/iamnaL Cenien academics. I'm not surpatJ'" It IS impiirtani Ui keep in mind lhal all P.O. Box 489 i)l ll*acchangCNarcni>t!4:linsliHV. Allol ihe*.' LeesbuKg, VA 22075 pi\)pi>sal.shave UHdliL ully K: appnivod by lit AtudcmiL Btwnl and then by ihc Supenntcn- Phone : 703-777-1880 dcnt ()( Ihc UKtts inlcrvvvwd. iK: Icelings vwre spill on many irf changes. Tlv Fax : 703-777-2246 aimmon feclmg ts "I hn(v the adminisuaunn kniws what it u douig " Business Staff Bu.'iinc.'i.'i EdiLors Pete Kokolis and Dave Ellsworth Busimas Wrilcr B usiness Sterling Sweeney May 5, 1995 Page 1 Investment Group Closes Out Another Exciting and Eventful Year Pete Kokolis and David Ellsworth retail industry. Disappointingly, this Business Editors bull of an industry turned out to be a The Cadet Investment Group bear and Gap was stagnant through- held its last meeting for this school out the new year. year on Tuesday. April 18. 1995. end- Due to the short-term invest- ing yet another eventful and produc- ing the group is involved in and the tive year for the group. Each of the inability to continue holding on to members made many sacrifices the stocks from year to year, many throughout the year as they spent a financial opportunities on the posi- great deal of time researching, fol- tive side were terminated due to the lowing, and discussing not only indi- groups by-laws which call for a man- vidual stocks but the market as a datory liquidation in late April. The whole. As the case is every year, the primary reason for this is so that each members were selected in September year the new members can start out and immediately split into two groups. with a clean slate and learn from the A and B. Instead of the groups be- beginning certain aspects in the trad- coming alienated from one another, ing process such as trend analysis, they made out their investments to be risk, and timeliness. The members a competition. With the weekly meet- aren't burdened with previous invest- ings held on Tuesday noghts. which- ments from past groups, even though ever group was ahead at the time had they would gladly like to keep the big the so-called "bragging rights, as well gainers from year to year. as the comfort of holding their meet- However, the positive aspects ing in the Wheat Room, one of the from this year should not be over- better accomadations in Scott Shipp looked. The Investment Group really Hall. Each member had an opportu- had some big winners, such as ADC nity to give his opinions and views as Telecom, which was the leading to what the group should do in certain gainer out of both groups. This situations. Telecommunications's slock, which Financially, this year wasn't was extremely volatile, proved to be a timely choice. Its success can be as productive as the group would have Newly elected CIG officers for the 95-96 school year- mainly attributed to a split that oc- liked for it to have been, but nonethe- Sterling Sweeney, Chris Oakey, Pete Kokolis, Turner Perrow, and Mike Blankenship. less, it was a great learning experiance curred during the month of February as everyone learned from their mis- and then it was all uphill from there. One of the better researched It was a great year for the and enjoy their successful profits. takes. As a whole, the group slightly Even though ADCT was the leading stocks which turned out to be a big semiconductor industry. Cypress The Cadet Investment Group failed to cover all of its investments. gainer there was still more profit to winner was Santa Fe, a member of the Semiconductor was somewhat of a ran smoothly throughout the year due However, this can be attributed to the be made. This is a perfect example of railroad industry. The goal from the surprise, but after the new year it's to the support of two veteran inves- seemingly alwaysunpredictable stock a stock the the group would like to beginning was to get in before the stock price became more and more tors in their own right. Maj. Roy market. Many of the group's acquisi- hold on to from year to year. much rumored takeover and sell im- attractive as it rallied. It was a shame O'Conner and Maj. Doug Woundy. tions. which seemed to be almost Out of the starting gales. mediately after. However, the price that the group could not purchase They assisted the group in every way "sure beis_ at the time of their pur- Mylan Labs was a stock that pro- bidding increased this stock's value more shares of Amgen Inc. possible from explaining in depth chase started off as a large gainer, duced nothing but positive results. and the group sold their shares before howeverdue to the by-laws the group material to planning a trip to Rich- making over 20% after the first three This was a steady growth acquisition the buy-out even occured. This a cannot purchase more than $10,000 mond business district. Overall, the weeks. The group decided to hold on for the group that proved its reliabil- perfect example of a short term in- of any one stock. Both of these stocks group had a very sucessful and pro- to it because thi- upcoming Christmas ity throughout the year, never flirting vestment philosophy of "getting in_ were very volatile and the group was ductive year, which next year's group was predicted to he prosporous to the with its buying price. and "getting out._ able to catch them at a timely period will hopefully follow up on. EStRVt orriCERS' TRAINING CORPS Market Remains Bullish ^ t t if i as Economy Slows Entertainment and Computer Industries Leading the Way Sterling Sweeney Business Writer item of concern is the utilities, which terms, they are the most attractively seem to be a good indication of where priced group on a relative In the past few weeks, the the stock market is going. As of basis." As the dollar continues to economy has been slowing down. The recently, the utilities graph has seem- suffer and tries to battle back. Claudia first quarter growth rate was 2.8%. ingly flattened out and has even starl- Mott, who researches small-cap which was down from the +5% growth ing to show signs of a slight decrease. stocks at Prudential Securities states, the following quarter. With the This view of utilities gives mixed "large-caps do better when the dollar ONE COURSE THAT COULD CHANGE economy showing obvious signs of feelings about the continuing is low and they get a bigger bang THE COURSE OF YOUR LIFE. slowdown, what are the expectations bullishness of the stock market. from recovering economies over- for such a bullish stock market? The stock market always has seas." Even when the dollar is down, Wall Street analysts have particular industries which excel at Claudia Mott states that large-caps been feeling reluctant to the idea of a times and ones which seem to really are still a prudent venture. continuing bullish market, sighting fall down at times. As taken from the Even as the economy slows ARMTROTC that maybe it has lost steam. How- Fortune .SOO. the entertainment, min- its gears, the stock market continues ever. the last quarter earnings show ing. computer, and airline industries to keep its turning at an increasing that earnings have yet again ouiper- appear lo be moving gradually up- rale. Many analyst are reviewing lormcd analysis L'xpcclalidn.s anil ro.se ward wiih good earnings reports be- their past predictions as to the roof of sharply. The Mock market has really ing produced by ihe major companies the climb in the market, to see if they ALLSTATE been moving sioadily as ihc Diiw wiihin these industries. In conirasl, need to make upward adjustments. Junes Indu.sirial Average surpassed Ihc precious metal and oil driller in- As always, the stock market provides Ron Moreficld, LUTCF ihc -410(1 mark, due lo ihc fact thai dustries are presently taking a hit. the opportunity to achieve great re- Senior Account Agent ihcse surprise earnings are driving Several analyst have begun turns, and unl'ortunaioly, the oppor- ihc prIiL's (o .S2-week highs and ui looking 10 large-cap slock growth tunity to achieve substantial losses. 4885 North Highway 19A, Mount Dora. FL 32757 all-liiTic record levels. companies as a sound invesimeni The market presently seems appeal- Business: (904) 357-1995 ing to many investors, and the up- One analyst .slated that she opportunity as of recently. Uarlon FAX : (904) 357 - 1996 envisioned the Dow Jones peaking Biggs, a global equity strategist at ward trend in earnings prove that the out at 44(H), before corrections set in. Morgan Stanley states. "The valua- companies are indeed as strong as Now. she is rethinking her predic- tion work we do shows that even they stated, so investing now, ap- tions and is setting her sights much though large-cap growth companies pears to be a prudent one with great higher around the 48(){) range. One arc not incredibly cheap in historical returns. Gregory Johnson Attoney at Law Adventure Specialized : Wills, Trust, Cash Corporate Taxes College Money Charlottesville, VA VMI Cadets Earn $19,800 or mofe pan dme! Train one weekend a raooth with a Alex's & Dana*s local unit Call Today Sergeaat Mike Mundy 862-4968 Men's and Women's Clothing Clifton Forge Pulaski, VA 24301 Virginia Army National Guard (703) 980- 1111 May 5, 1995 Business Page 2 Top Wall Street CEO Speaks Investment Group Update to the Investment Group Results of Portfolio Liquidation Turner Perrow Group A Business Writer Buy: Date Price Conn Amount S The Cadet Investment Group Security Name Quantity Sell: Date Price Conm Amount Gain/Loss L held their awards banquet on Thursday, the 27th of April, in Moody Hall. The JLG INSUSTRIES 200 11/10/94 38.00 110.87 7,710.87 entire economics and business department 02/01/95 34.00 103.30 6,696.70 -1,014.17L attended as well as General Knapp, Gen- SANTA FE 600 10/14/94 14.50 146.59 8,846.59 eral Badgett. and Colonel Bozeman. The 02/08/95 18.25 165.27 10,784.73 1,938.14L president of the VMI Foundation, Skip CYPRESS SEMI 400 11/10/94 22.25 135.85 9,035.85 Roberts '68, attended with Haley Garri- 02/27/95 27.75 154.25 10,945.75 son '61 and various recently graduated 1,909.90L ALCAN ALUMM. 300 12/09/94 24.25 alumni. 114.12 7,389.12 03/15/95 23.875 113.29 7,049.21 Mr. Garrison is an antique bond •339.91L ORACLE 300 11/03/94 30.3333 125.10 9,225.10 collector and dealer from Williamsburg, 03/25/95 32.8125 138.47 Virginia, and is attending the Investment 9,705.28 480.18L GOOOYEAR 200 10/21/94 105.66 Group awards banquet for his seventh 35.25 7,155.66 consecutive year. As a longtime investor 04/18/95 38.875 112.80 7,662.20 506.54L AMGEN INC and member of the board of directors of 100 11/18/94 57.375 71.48 5,808.98 the Museum of American Financial His- 04/18/95 68.50 71.48 6,778.52 969.54L tory, Mr. Garrison always is willing to WRIGLEV 200 11/10/94 45.75 125.58 9,275.58 share his experiences and advice in the 04/19/95 43.25 121.13 8,528.87 •746.71L financial worid. Each year Mr. Garrison Weyerhauser CO 100 02/08/95 39.50 62.43 4,012.43 has spoken to the group on his very up beat 04/19/95 38.75 61.87 3,813.13 •199.30L views on the stock market emphasizing J. HARLEY DAVIDSON 300 10/07/94 25.875 118.74 7,881.24 P. Morgan's quote, "The man who is a 04/19/95 23.125 111.17 6,826.33 •1,054.91L bear on the future of the US will go broke." Georgia Gulf Co 200 02/08/95 33.125 101.64 6,726.64 This quote represenu Mr. Garrison's in- 04/19/95 29.75 95.44 5,854.56 Herzog Heine Geduld was the first firm to ber of each group was an award for out- •872.08L vestment strategy and is so proud of this THE GAP 300 10/07/94 32.25 136.88 introduce COLT, a system that automates standing contributions. Turner Penrow 9,811.88 that he presented every member of the 04/19/95 32.00 136.49 transactions and allows a four second turn- '96 and Mike Blankenship '95 received 9,463.51 •348.37L group a button with the quote printed on it EMC CORP 400 11/10/94 23.50 around time between executions. Their this award for groups A and B respec- 140.59 9,540.59 The group is fortunate enough to have Mr. information systems are also being con- tively. John Kokolis '96 received an award 04/19/95 18.50 121.88 7,278.12 •2,262.47L Garrison share his wisdom but. he also CIRCUIT CITY stantly improved including optical disk for the stock that made the most money for 400 02/08/95 22.875 138.22 9,288.22 finds a speaker that will offer further in- storage and a "dramatically advanced the group. Mr. Garrison presented the 04/19/95 23.75 141.85 9,358.15 69.95L sight to the less experienced investors. CD-ROM system." Expansions include Future Captain of Industry award to Rick This year Mr. Garrison asked the purchase of Vilas & Hickery. Blaylock '95. This award was a large Total Long: -965.69 Mr. John Herzog, President and Chief corporate and municipal bond traders, and picture frame containing a limited print Total Short: 0.00 Executive Officer of Herzog Heine Henry Krieger & Co., a trading company edition of Stonewall Jackson, inscribed Geduld, to speak to the group about his which opens doors to the banking and and signed by the artist, a confederate Net Gain or Loss: -963.69 businessandmanagementtechniques. The brokerageclientele in Europe. Mr. Herzog officers' calvary insignia surrounded by firm, founded in 1926, is a member of the is the founder of the Museum of American the braids worn on the calvary hat, and an New York Stock Exchange and is the top Financial History and is a director of nu- antique bond issued during the civil war rated NASDAQ wholesale market maker merous boards including Randolph Ma- and with Jackson's picture printed on iL for the past seven consecutive years. Mr. con Woman's College. His daughter, a Officers for next year will be Herzog spoke mainly on how it is neces- senior at RMWC, also attended the din- Pete Kokolis '96 as chairman. Turner sary to be an entrepreneur to keep ahead of ner. Perrow '96 and Chris Oakey '96 arc to be changing limes. He is very Major Royce O'Connor, eco- the presidents. Sterling Sweeny '96 and much an entrepreneur, following his nomics professor and faculty advisor to Mike Blankenship '95 as vice presidents, father's footsteps, and is leading the firni the Investment Group, proceeded to an- and Stuart Walters '97 and Jason through many progressive changes. nounce the awards. Presented to a mem- Anacarrow '97 will be executive officers. Group B Buy: Date Price Com Amount S Security Name Quantity Sell: Date Price Conm Amount Gain/Loss L AMERICAN EXPRESS 300 09/30/94 30.625 122.31 9,309.81 01/30/94 29.75 130.07 8,794.93 -514.88L Good News : The Bad News Wasn't That Bad APPLIED MATERIALS 100 11/18/94 51.25 71.48 5,196.48 03/22/95 56.50 71.48 5,578.52 382.04L SIGNET 100 10/02/94 35.125 52.71 3,565.21 As Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "We are always getting ready to live but never living." 03/25/95 19.75 0.00 1,975.00 -1,590.21L By the same token, some people are always getting ready to invest but never investing. Their reasons are MYLAN LABS 300 10/07/94 25.625 118.03 7,805.53 endless: "When interest rates reach 10 percent..." "After the stock market hits 4000..." "When the Democrats regain 03/31/95 30.75 132.92 9,092.08 1,286.SSL control of Congress..." ARROW ELECTRONICS 200 11/11/94 38.25 116.36 7,766.36 A number of years ago, when the Dow Jones Industrial Average (Dow) bounced between 500 and 1000, a 04/20/95 41.375 117.56 8,157.44 391.08L client tried to pick the right time to make a sizable investment. When the Dow dropped below 800, he was convinced CAP ONE FINANCIAL 200 02/08/94 0.00 0.00 0.00 the market was ready for a major turnaround but "it had a little more to go." Shortly after that, the Dow began a steady 04/20/95 19.50 74.49 3,825.51 3,825.51L climb for one of the longest bull markets in history. But the man kept putting off making the investment, always finding BURLINGTON COAT 600 10/21/94 13.375 140.20 8,165.20 some reason why it wasn't the right time. 04/20/95 10.375 123.34 6,101.66 -2,063.54L Every day of every year, there is some element of economic or political uncertainty. Despite this fact, the Dow ADC TELECOHM 400 10/28/94 23.25 126.99 9,426.99 has achieved long-term success through all kinds of world-shocking events : 04/21/95 29.00 158.55 11,441.45 2,014.46L News Event Change in the Doy nnp year later SIGNET 200 10/02/94 35.125 105.43 7,130.43 Soviets launch Sputnik 10/4/57 +15.60% 04/19/95 21.50 106.52 4,193.48 -2,936.95L Kennedy Assassination 11/22/63 +24.99% OFFICE DEPOT 400 11/04/94 24.875 145.80 10,095.80 U.S. begins Gulf War 1/17/91 +30.47% 04/19/95 23.625 141.37 9,308.63 -787.17L MORTON INT'L 300 10/21/94 28.50 126.20 8,676.20 To further illustrate, here's a hypothetical economic and political forecast for the next ten years. Would you 04/19/95 27.75 124.36 8,200.64 -475.56L invest after considering these predictions? K-MART 300 09/30/94 17.75 88.51 5,413.51 1. 12 percent inflation 04/19/95 14.75 85.58 4,339.42 -1,074.09L 2. 13 percent interest rates on the 30-year Treasury bond DIEBOLO 200 10/28/94 42.125 118.71 8,543.71 3. An assassination attempt on the president 04/19/95 39.875 114.71 7,860.29 -683.42L 4. A series of major Wall Street scandals COLUMBIA HEALTH CARE 200 02/08/94 40.875 116.33 8,291.33 5. A stock market crash of 1929 proportions 04/19/95 41.125 117.09 8,107.91 •183.42L 6. The disintegration of a major world nuclear power 200 10/14/94 46.375 126.77 9,401.77 The fact is, all these events occurred in the 1980's. And during this period, the stock market continued to grow. CHRYSLER 04/19/95 46.625 127.56 9,197.44 -204.33L In fact, according to Ibbotson Associates, the Standard & Poor's Index of 500 stocks achieved annual returns of more than 32 percent during 1980, 1985 and 1989. Total Long: •2,613.93 Despite history, there is always the fear that the future will be different. For the short term trader, any market Total Short: 0.00 could prove a disaster. For long term investors, however, down markets are not catastrophes. Rather, market declines are often golden opportunities to buy good-quality investmenu at value prices. -2,613.93 Regardless of market conditions or the latest headlines, a good day to invest is any day you have the money. Net Gain or Loss: Over time, the market has traditionally increased due to companies increasing their earnings and dividends. Depending on how you look at it, the market has probably been increasing all your life. At the end of World War II, for example, the Dow stood below 200; today it fliru with 4000. There have been good and bad periods, but over the long tenn, the market always reflects the basic economic trends of growth and expansion. Historically, economic and political events have been poor indicators of where the stock market is headed. So don't use today's headlines as an excuse to put off investing. If you want to be a successful investor, you have to Stan sometime-and today is as good a day as any. $500-$1,5000/WEEK Edward D. Jones & Co.* Sales Position Member New York Slack Bictunge vid S«cuniie< Invetiur Pruiccllon Cuipuraiion Dan Vance Invotmcnt Representative Great Hours, Great Product, Great 22 WfST mshtnQwn Svuer Money! Training Provided. Earn P.O. Box 1158 Lem^on, VA 22450 $1000-1- per week this summer in the Bus. (703) 463-1999 ToU Free 800-755-4164 This is a Paid Advertisement Washington area. CaU 703-883-8270. May 5, 1995 m}t Cabct Business Page 3 Plain Vanilla Firm Watches Its Nickels and Dimes Dave Ellsworth and John Kokolis Business Writers Her/og Heine Geduld, Inc. i. e w 1-800-C0LLECT Save The People You Call Up fo 44%. Spring FTX '95 May 5, 1995 myt VM.^. Cabet Page Community Service with a Smile - VMI Style Boh Slalcy joyed the break from Basketball practicu News Writer and enjoyed the nature around him. "The VMI bccame a part of history fresh mountain air clears the lung.s," said during this years Spring Field Training Gullette. "I don't get much of a chancc Exercise (FTX) hy helping clean and back in Alabama to get out and ju.^t restore locks and dams as pan of the breath the clean, vibrant air...! love it!" Community Scrvice Projetl. The projcct. In attendance were also some organi/£d and led hy Cadet in Charge unu.sually clu.sive .students from South- (CIC) Firstclassman Dave Tillar. con- ern Virginia College, who were asked to sisted of some 23()cadeLs. organized into participate by Acting College Director four teams, each with two ctvws, Sharon Bleach, but did not step out of "We first had about 150 cadets their car. Fre.shman Jenn Burke, how- signed up for the project," said Tillar, ever, was willing to comment on why she "But in the final week the number jumped was there, stated, "I wanted to help out to abtiut 230." Therefore Tillar assigned the community, and it .seemed like it four Assistant CIC's, Firstcla-ssmen Jeff would be fun." The others tried to Wright. Kevin Reardon. Paul Hayes, and .schmooze with "Colors" and Reardon, Frankie Haltom.as the primary members but were unable to to lead them astray of his staff. Reardon. the ACIC for the from the mi.ssion at hand. Thirdclassman Zimmerman Lock and Dam. joined the Maurice Spcncer, was also unfazcd hy staff with the purpose of accomplishing the presence of the freshmen. "We are the mis.sion. "I had this almighty dream, here to help the community and to enjoy a viiiion. to lead VMI men in the improve- nature, not to be naughty by nature." ment of our community for our children, In the evening, after a hard days their children, and their children." work, cadcts were able to watch recent Tillar paved the way forcadcLs movies on a large movie screen to relax. to have the opportunity to do something Secondclassman Howard Byrd, reflect- ing on the opportunity, stated, "It was for the community by organizing the Cadets pose for a quick picture before going to work on a lock and dam system along the Chessie Trail. project with members of several Virginia great to partake in this wonderful projcct SiKieties for the preservation of antiqui- that will benefit mankind." Byrd added, lies. canals, and parks, with the hopes of Chc.ssic Trail." Tutor added.' I'd like to and took many pictures with the willing Firstcla.ssman Jeff Wright was "It felt awesome to slam-dunk some trees making the locks and dams historic land- see the area cleaned up and put to use. and cadets. also unsure of the projects success due to and those rude SEM girls." marks. cadets were enthusiastic about as a historic landmark it would be pro- Although, according to Tillar. the large numberofcadetsinvolved. "First Secondclassman. and honorary lumber- the project, and worked hard to make it a tected, not destroyed." According to members of the community were skepti- I thought it would be a giant charlie- jack Ed Wemtz, also enjoyed the atmo- reality. "I wanted something fun for the Firstclassman Keith "Colors" Burwell. it cal about the cadets desire and ability to foxtrot, but it was unbelievable how hard sphere. "I'll do anything for the commu- guys to do," said Tillar, "you know, play- was one last time to unite with the corps. get the job done, many letters of appre- the guys were working." Wright added. nity becau.se I' m that kind of guy." Wemtz ing with chain-.saws and .so on." Ironi- "I thought it would be a good bonding ciation were received and the project "They took the initiative and gave their added. "This will also look great on my cally. tools were in short supply, but that experience. e,specially with my Brother bccame a huge media event. The project best effort." With a .smile he said. "Hey, resume, and I always wanted to meet the didn't.stop several motivated cadeLs from RaLs before graduation." Burwell added. was covered by the USA Today, The it was also a good change of pace from Staunton Singles Club." tearing down trees with their bare hands. "I also wanted to wear my BDU's." In Richmimd Times, The Roanoke Times, cadet life." The project exceeded the ex- "I think it's a great idea," said addition, members of the Zimmerman The Virginia Pilot, The Ledger Star, The Cadets took advantage of the pectations of all involved, and proved to Secondclxssman Mike Tutor. "I like crew had the once in a lifetime to meet the Lexington Gazette, and by Channel 8.10. good weather to become one with nature, be a valuable experience for the cadets. doing things for the community, espe- friendly and robust "Staunton Singles and 1as the largest community .service and to explore their romantic side. All in a days work for a hard working cially since I like to hike and climb the Club." who were barbecuing at the site project in the state of Virginia. Secondclassman Lawrence Gullette en- VMI man. VMI Easy Riders Challenge the Mountains of Bath County Bikers Brave the Weather and Tame the Open Road Matt Bogusky Many cadets, having not prepared FTX Correspondant for the cold weather, expressed their disliking for any attempt at riding. With hopes of beautiful Yet, the mountain bikers ventured mountain views, sand volleyball, and up the four-mile, 7 percent incline cookouts, approximately 40 cadcts that took them from the lower reser- from the four classes in barracks voir to the upper re.servoir. That ride headed out for Bath County, Vir- would take them thru a change in ginia. As the group departed VMI, about a mile in elevation. It started on the fairly sunny Saturday, they out as a simple ride, but proved to be expected the best of weather to boost difficult for even the tougher riders. the incredible time that had been so They made it to the upper reservoir vividly laid out by the FTX coordi- and did some riding up into some nator. firstclassman Pete Fravel. The upper trails, but the wear-and-tear Matt Smith's leg slicks up as he, Mannoel Gorospe, Chris Scott and Joe Cofer fall out of the raft at Surprise Rapid cyclists arrived mid-Saturday after- lead many riders to turn back for noon at the lower reservoir of the camp. The return trip look them Bath County Pump Storage Facility, down that same climb that the riders where a campground was set up for originally had made. One cadet with Blazing Trails Without a Compass public use. a speedometer on his hike was al- JeffGodby the rail. Thai night about W;? of the cadets gixtenonasiderail. It was deckled to go hack Upon arrival, they proceeded leged to have attained speeds of more News Writer onthetrailgotsoaked.asitrainedbuckets. The U) ban-acks and round up more mea Two fi w- to set up camp for the night as they than 40 mph! The bikers returned to next morning, it was agreed that everyone man groups were fomed and .sent out to cowr wailed for one of the vans that had camp and took on cold-cuts for lunch On April 2Z l995.elevcngn)upKof needed to get olT the rail and not spend another another section of the rail At Ait) the next apparently taken a wrong turn. Upon and had an incredible lasagne dinner cadets began their Spring FTX on ihe Appala- night in the mouniaias. Everyone thought that morning, the "lost gnwp" was fixind. They Its arrival and time for the cadets to provided by the ARA.. chian TraiL Theplans weit'U)havclwogn)ups .someone else told ihe "last gn)up" the rtw.s, had .stayed in the .same .sptH wivre they stayed gel situated, Pete decided to start on Monday the cold and rain hike South on ihe trail from Rt 56. thive groups and everyone was wrong. Ihe "last gawp" the night hefore! Everyone was warm and a preparatory ride to make sure that were starling to set in and cadets I like North fn)m Rt «). thax- gnxips hike was .still .s»*newhere unknown in Ihe moun- safe, so the "kxst gnxip" wailed until daybreak the hikes would be in tip-top shape were becoming mutinous in ihe Sixith from Rt 6(). and ihnx- groups hike North iaias. to return to barracks. for the next several days of riding. thought toward the idea of a ride on from Rt 501. Rirtunaiely. there wen; only a After everyone was off the rail and Although this whok: "kist group" The cyclists ventured into the woods that day as well as staying the night. few probkims fur the event and almixsi every kwk in barracks, a group of experienced back- .story has turned into a big joke in barracks, it and found out quickly who was a Col. Snyder, the TAC for the trip aspect of the adventun: was .succes-sluL De- packeoiwenloutU)rindlhe"lastgn)up." Alter was a very .seriiHis matter What happened was rider and who was a pusher as they was all decked out and really seek- .spile foul weather and gnieling uphilLs, most much thought the "rescue group" deiided on the uivxpecied. Luckily, nobody was hurt or endured up the rocky hillside. As ing to get into a ride after missing cadets enjoyvd getting inw the oulduiR. a ten mik; .stretch ol the rail when: the 'lost really kxst The cadets who went (xii to 1 ind ihe the leaders of the pack reached a the two previous days of riding. The only real pniblem with the en- group" would mast likely be. The gnnip split group of backpackers de.servc medals. They respective point, they would wait for Leading this ride thru trails that some tire Backpai king section was ihat one of the up into three iwivman ga)ups and cowred the all volunieeiud to help find feUow cadets who the remainder of the slower riders to hard-charging bikers stumbled upon ga)ups that was .suppivse U) hike Nonh from Rt area in a .short amount of lime. The "last were in danger—there was no other motive. ride (or push) their bikes up the hill. was Pete, along with Col. Snyder. fiOended up hiking sevvn mik» Souih t*xau.se gi\)up" was not U) he found. By this time, it was At any rale, a lot was k^amcd tvcause of the The downward trek was by far the There were a few occasional chain oivof the drivcrsthal dropped ihe gnxip olTgot well alter dark, and ihe "rescue group" Ivgan cireum.stancus. and, now. next year's FTX can greatest adventure of that day though, breaks and one cadet did take a spill his duw.Uon.s mixed up. Afk-r dc-stvnding U) worry thai the other group had, perhaps. he even more fun and much safer as all riders sped down the slope at on a ride. He scraped his arm and about 1.(1(10 fa-l in ekvauon. ihi- gnmp was • high speeds that any wrong turn could hand up, but thanks to EMT Chad near ihc Lynchburg Re,ser^oir and ivali/ed have landed the rider in injury. That Gill and Castle Adamson, Gill's as- IhL-y weie going ihe wn>ng way Ihe k'adcrof evening there was a cookout. and sistant. the injured cadet was quickly tJv- gitHip found a house and called Cadet although ARA forgot to pack the treated and ready to ride on some BuiVe at ihe FTX Command Pi Kst U) icU him of burger spatula, cadets managed to more. Dissention in the ranks finally the pn>bk.'m. The gn)up leader agrml thai he cook hamburgers and hotdogs and set in and after the group convinced wiHild try ui makt' up IW loM dLsiancv tlv next enjoy the night with movies and a Pete that the weather wasn't going to day. TV that was brought along. gel any belter, Pete called FTX H(J Well. Uv next day rolW an)und, The next day they awoke in to request permission to leave and undak.'"luslgi\Hip"hadnollxvnsa'n Ue- a cold mountain air. .shattering vi- return home. The trip was exciting, cau'i' the ifm[XTalua' dropfxxl, and a k'gan U) sions of sand volleyball and swim- hut the biggest problem that the ca- sm >w ,.'Axt. and ram. partKipanis' minds led ming. They ale bagels that were dets faced was thai Ihcy had not pre- U) iheir own wll k-ing. rather ihan itx' aKsur- cookcd on the grill and cold cereal pared for the cold and wet weather dily of am ither group going ihe ^nxmg w ay on May 5, 1995 tKlje ^.ittJ. Calrct Spring FTX '95 Page 2 Aiming High in Charleston, SC Air Forcf cadets enjoy a hands on tour of Shaw Air Force Base. Kevin Fausi in the future. In the afternoon the cadets FTX Corruspondant were fortunate to have the weather clear up. This break in the clouds allowed them For the Spring FTX a large group to travel to the Poinsette Range where of Air Force cadets visited Shaw Air they witne.s.sed A lOs and F-I6s ptTiclicc Force Base in Sumter South Carolina. their bombing and gunnery .skills. They attended numerous hrienngs while On Sunday the VMI touring the base and learned much about cadets traveled toCharleston. While there From the halls of Kilhourne to the woods of Quantico, "Jarine" Corps of cadets display their various aspects of the Air Force. they visited the Citadel. One of the more warpaint before the ne.xt amhu.sh exercise. The first day out the interesting .sights at the .school wa.s the cadeLs toured the ba.se fire department. "room of the future". This room wa.s They were able to .see the modern facili- equipped with a phone, computer, televi- tie.s and equipment that this organi/.ation ,sion. and a VCR. After the Citadel tour the VMI Devil Dogs Siege Quantico u.ses. The ciuw on duty gave a demonstra- cadets were dropped off in the middle of tion of the high powered ho.scs that the town and had the opportunity to explore Mike Ohieger .station ha.s. On another tour the cadets the hi.story of the city on their own. Most News Writer were able to visit the combat arms firing cadets explored the UK-al bar in.stcad. range. Several men got to test the weap- All in all most VMI For some, this years .spring FTX ons out for themselves. Cadet Tifford cadets who attended this FTX consider it was one of mountain biking, hiking on the proved his marksmanship by hitting a time well spent. They were able to learn Appalachian Trail,-white water rafting, or milk jug from ten feet away with a shot- .something about many different career community service in Buena Vista. But gun. Lieutenant General Jumper, a VMI fields in the Air Force and some cadets for the Marine option cadets it was a alumnus, dined with the cadets for lunch. were able to talk to officers who arc cur- weekend of patrols, ambushes, and as- After the meal the General offered his rently stationed in the jobs that they will saults. What started off as a warm sunny views on what the Air Force will be like .soon be performing. weekend, ended in cold, wet, and muddy conditions. However, this only dampened the morale of the Marinesa tiny bit. Thriv- ing only on MREs and water, the weekend turned out to he very productive in teach- ing the Marine options what it was really like to be grunts. Equipped with M-16.s, miles gear, and smoke grenades, the Ma- rines, like always, took full advantage of the weather to silence themselves a.s they were on patrols .searching for the other platoon. With two platoon sized elements, they were broken down into three .squad .sized elements each, with two fire teams per .squad. This enabled the .squads to go on patrols without being detected over the Who is that masked man? Jamie Edge's .senses are aware as he eagerly awaits with eight square kilometer area. If, however, his finger on the trigger for anything that cro.s.ses his path. the squads did meet in the woods, a hor- squad was sent out from each platoon to platoon had their defensive position on rendous fire fight ensued. try and draw the enemy's fire from their top of a hill. Casualties on the first platoon On Saturday night the first of respective CP. Second platoon's mission, were not as great in their assault, and they many reconnais.sance patrols were .sent however, was a failure since they could only lost about half of their men. Follow- out, without much conflict Sunday morn- not find fir.st platoon's CP. That night, ing the assaults both platoons were once ing, however, turned the tides of the small when the .squads returned from their mis- again reunited at the base camp where all MS 4 cadets take a break from their training to have a Utile fun war. by allowing the .squad sin;d elements sions the rain was coming down harder the officers and the Master Sergeant were with their brother rat Williams. run into each other, fxt that a .skirmishes than originally, and this forced all opera- staying and a hot meal of burgers and hot could iKcur. Hasty ambushes were .set up tions to stop until dawn. On Monday dogs followed. In the morning on Tues- to try and stop the advancing enemy. morning .second platoon began their as- day, both platoons humped back to the Army Cadets Find Sunday afternoon proved to be a di.saster sault on first platoon. Since, first platoon's Basic School and finished the weekend for .second platoon as a squad si/£d ele- defensive position was not on high ground, cleaning their rille-s. Despite the nasty ment "ran into" second platoon's com- this made the movement there easy. After weather and the enormous amount of the mand post (CP). This would turn the CP the assault, there were only five survivors "Quantico ticks." it seems that a good Room to Bragg into a defen.sive po.siiion, and a few casu- from the entire platoon all the rest were time was had by all. This gave a true taste Doug Bartlett For MS-lII's training was alties were taken on the defender's side. KIA. It seemed that first platoon had a to all Marine options of ihe life of a FTX Correspondant more serious, or at least it was in- On Sunday evening, the rain started, and a harder lime on their a.s.sault since .second "grunt."' The Marshall New Market tended to be that way. In reality the Battalion once again traveled to sce- MS Ill's brought to Fort Bragg the nic Fort Bragg, NC for its annual same humorous attitude that they are "USS Kilbourne" Moored in Lexington spring FTX. All four classes of ca- known for at VMI. Serious training John Adams designed the FTX and was pleased dets were in attendance, but the main events such as the land navigation FTX Correspondant McFadden pondering. "What VMI with the results. "I think the training focus of the FTX was to give MS-III course and STRAC lane preparation means to me?" That evening the While the rest of the Corps was beneficial for all of the midship- cadets a chance to experience the were juxtaposed with numerous cadets observed liberty call at the headed off to various locations around men, regardless of what area of the same environment that they will train Arnold Schwart/.negger interpreta- local establishments. the country, ihe second class mid- Navy they enter", said LT Remick. in at Camp Ail-American this sum- tions and thunderous rounds of ap- The next morning began with shipman put on their navy uniforms The whole approach of the weekend mer. plause every lime the battalion com- a ()4()() watch and exercises in ma- and boarded the "USS Kilhourne" on neuvering ships. As the weekend was t prepare Midshipmen for their Mother Nature was uncoop- mander, Dan Williams, came into April 21. Several tasks were set for progressed there was a cookout. and summer cruises. erative. with most of the FTX's plans view. When asked to comment on the the midshipmen on their four day a fire control exercise with the help curtailed by heavy rain and lightning training cadet Jim Tinguely said "it This summer the Midshipmen "cruise". The first day was oral pre- of Scott Shropshire and the Lexing- storms, but some training events were was both instructive and entertain- from VMI will be dispersed all over sentations given by the cadeis. They ton Fire Department. This exercise still able to occur. MS-I's were given ing." the world, from Puerto Rico lo Ha- were designed to enhance public quickly degenerated into a water waii. Matt Bahen sums up the feeling a Special Forces and AirCalvary dem- The FTX was wrapped up speaking ability, and included every- battle which Brian Dunn staled, "was on if the FTX cruise preparation onstration featuring the latest in high with a four mile battalion run in un- thing from Brian Dunn's feelings on great to watch!" LT Remick worked slating. "1 did not run tech Army equipment. They were seasonably cold conditions, made all new Navy policy, to Shawn Kilhourne aground!" also scheduled to attempt the Com- the more so due to the uniform being was the Naval Science instructor who mando Obstacle Course, but the event summer PT dyke. However, the bat- was cancelled due to lightning. talion was sufficiently motivated to MS I's and IPs also got to overcome the frosty temperatures and jump from the .•<4-fool Parachute a good time was had by all. Training Towers, which for some Overall most cadets rated the w.w.h. logo more hesitant cadets, was easier said FTX a success, which was a nice Welcome Back ALmmi than done. For the brave, however, change of scenery if nothing else. As the towers amounted to a free carni- the MS-lV's prepare to enter the real val ride, complete with an hour-long army next week, they will no doubt v/ait in line for a turn to jump. 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Main Street May 20: Limited Hours Lunch 11:.W-I:(I() Kesvatiuns Requested 463-3020 Dinner 6:l*l-V:(10 Sports Staff Sports Editor Assistant Sports Editor Russ Moore Sean Lassalle Writers Rob French John Bushman Kristen Meier James Parrino John Ripley Shawn Shutts Oports Dan Hoover Scott Neville Troy Mosby MayTl995 tllj3 e Cabet Page Lacrosse Gears Up to Regain Lee-Jackson Trophy Russ Moore jobs will be to keep the hall away from Sports Editor junior goalie Ryan Ol.son. While Olson has been an amazing force in the net for Every spring, the VMl Lacrosse the past two years, goals are impossible Team, as well as the rest of the Corps, to get by him if ihey never even get to anxiously awaits (he Lcc-Jackson La- him. Look for Pifer to man up on the crosse Classic pitting VMI against Oeneral's most potent .scoring threat, with archrival, and next door neighbor, Wash- some backup from the others. ington & Lee. This year, the game will be Ol.son believes that nothing that held at Alumni Memorial Field where W&L has to offer can stop the Keydets. the KeydeLs will attempt to put an end to "The only way they will beat us is if we the Generals six-year streak as winner of beat ourselves. We need to play .smart the event. and play aggre.ssively right from the first Lacrosse has been termed "the face-off. We're stronger and bigger and fastest game on two feet." It is com prised need to show our force against W&L." of 60 minutes of fast paced, hard-hitting The Generals, a Division III action that is exciting to watch and re- powerhou.se. have several players that quires superb athleticism to play. The VMI Head Coach Doug Bartlett has players, especially the midfielders, are warned his players about. These players running almost constantly and therefore are defen.seman McKenzie (#7), middies require frequent subbing in and out of the Scolt Mackley (#10), Ty Tydings (#12) game. The rules call for running subs, and Adam Buiterworth (#15), as well as meaning that play dtws not stop for play- attackmen Andy Dutton (#4) and Russell ers to exit and enter the field. Croft (#8). These players will have to Washington & Lee (8-5) has come up big against VMI if W&L plans Heave Ho! A Keydet laxman throws the hall downfiehi lo tin open teammate. The Keydeis face off against the Washington & .struggled recently, dropping their la.st on winning Ihe game. Lee Generals in the Lee-Jackson Classic this Saturday at Alumni Memorial Field. three games. VMI (9-4) has had better "The key to taking home the W luck recently after losing to national pow- is controlling Ihe tempo of the game," erhouses Virginia and North Carolina. All-American .Shaun Mckenzie, will need and sophomore Gary Myrncza. VMI's "We're faster, meaner, stronger and said Armiger. "If things fall into place Both teams gear up all spring for this to key on these three if they want to have midfielder's depth has been seriously tougher than their players .so we will be like they .should, then we will have no season finale in front of the student bod- any chance of holding VMI to under 25 damaged due to the loss of standout jun- able to blow right by them. Also, iho.se problem starting a streak of our own." ies of both schotils. goals. ior John Ripley who was recently sus- Generals are gonna have to deal with the VMI will have a much better VMI's offense this year has been Backing up the attack as well as pended from .school for excess demerits. Spirit of the Corps." chance of beating their rivals if they have outstanding. They have poured in a load aiding in midfield defending are the These players will run the show and call Anchoring the defensive end of plenty of crowd support on Saturday. of goals in almost every game they have midfielder corps, better known as "mid- the plays, .setting up the offen.se for a the field for the Keydei.s is senior co- Although the Corps is required to attend played. The attack is led by sophomore die):". The key players for VMI at this goal-.scoring play. captain Jason Pifer in his la.st game cheek- the game, ju.st being there i.sn't enough. Rob Worrell, the team's leading scorer, position are .seniors Mike Fellows and "The middies will have no prob- ing VMI opponents. He will be a.ssisled The Corps needs to get active and be loud and juniors Joe Brockman and Rusty co-captain Dave "Fatly" John.son. jun- lem getting the ball from the defensive byjuniors Andrew Armiger. Frank Dingle to let the players know that they want to Parrino. W & L's defense, especially iors Dave Belfiore and Malt Modarelli, end to the attackmen," .said Belfiore. and Chris Brinkac. These four player's be there. Baseball Finishes Fifth in SC Soccer Cleans House John Bushman in Spring; Looks to Sports Writer The VMI Baseball team drove Dominate in Fall down to Charlestown, S.C. to compete in Gary Nel/er the Southern Conference Tournament last Sports Writer spring where they posted one of their best weekend. The Keydets were 18-26 and in spring records at 10-4-1. eighth place finish following the regular After a mediiK-re fall .season, the With the recent completion of season. VMI stKcer team is looking to next fall to their spring season, the Keydet's eyes are The team was scheduled to play post a record that refiecLs the team's true all focused on August when ihey return the #2 seed Georgia Southern University, abilitie.s. The Soccer team posted a 5-12- for training camp before the fall season. who earlier in the season had swept VMI 1 record for the fall sea.son but fell that ii Although losing key .starters Geoff Blum, in Lexington. did not show what the talent they had was Mike Young, and Malt Creech the Keydets The Keydets began the tourna- capable of. return a strong nucleus. For ihe first time, ment with junior ace fastballer Ryan Glynn In the fall, the Keydets started Ihe leam will have a strong and experi- on the mound. Glynn brought a 4-4 record out strong and the expectations for the enced back line. This .should be a tremen- into the game against GSU. Glynn went season looked as if ihey would be ful- dous boosi to the team as one of their into the seventh when he began to run out filled. However nagging injuries to many biggest weaknesses is in their goals against of steam. Coach Gines went to senior of the team's lop starters left them .search- column. Billy Goodrich to relieve Glynn. ing for the right combination to gel the job Goodrich, with the bases loaded, walked Also reluming is freshman Rich done. When the injuries healed and the in a run that proved to be the game-winner Daughtridge, who after being selected as Keydets were back at full .strength, they for GSU. freshmen of the year in the Southem Con- finished the .sea.son strongly. ference, should prove lo be the goal-scor- The Keydet offense was led by They showed what their talent ing punch needed to put ihe Keydets at the senior co-captain David Groseclose, who was capable of by beating perennial rivals top of the conference next year. The went three for four including two doubles. W&L and the Citadel. W&L was de- Keydets are also bringing in the recmits The Keydets had their chances to take the feated 4-1 in a game where the Keydets needed to put the team at the next level. game away from GSU, but they could not showed that division two teams cannot get on track, losing4 to 3. The players hurt Overall, everything looks posi- compete with division one. The themselves offensively by striking out 13 tive for next season and the Keydeis are Citadel.however, managed to keepilclo.se times in the game. The loss put the Keydeus looking at posting their best finish ever. in the first half, but when the Keydeus into the elimination bracket. The leam would like to thank everyone for relumed from half time they decided they there support this year and ask everyone On Friday morning at 10 am, the Uggh! Joey Shenk diplays his near perfect pitching form in a recent game at had had enough of the women from to come out and cheer the Keydets to Keydets took on Appalachian State in the Patchin Field. Shenk led the Keydeis this year with five wins. Charleston and put them away 5-1. The victory on September 2 when they open first elimination game. Sophomore Jay Keydets carried this momentum into the their fall season in Ihe annual VMI classic. Adams took the hill for the Keydeis with winning , the .squad stayed alive in the The offen,se. like in the first game their season, and a chance to play another tournament and Appalachian Stale went of the loumament. struggled at the plate. day, at slake. Adams went the distance, home. There were .some bright spots for the team striking out nine and walking two during On Saturday, the Keydets faced such as David Groseclo.se's fifth-inning the nine innings. off against the Buccaneers of Ea.si Ten- enshrinement as all-time Southern Con- In the second inning, the Keydeis nessee Slate. VMI was once again facing ference stolen base leader with 1(K) steals exploded all over App St. pitching, led by final elimination. The team started W.G. in his career. At the plate Groseclose went the bats of sophomores Franco Martin and Smith throwing ihe ball. Smith went three for four on the day. Junior Chris Nate Shepperson. The Keydeuscored five seven innings, giving up five hits. Cofer added a 2 for 3 performance with 3 runs in the inning and never looked hack GcHxlrich came on in the eighth to provide RBI's. and Tumage ended his career with on their way to a 13 to 4 win. pitching relief. a two for three day, and a tournament Several players contributed in The defense behind Smith fal- hatting average of .591. the effort including Groseclosc (2-5, with tered, committing four errors, during The lossended the season for the three runs scored). Franco Martin (2-4, 3 Smith's time on the mound. ETSU went Keydeus who finished with a 19-28 record. RBI), Dave Sullivan (2-4), Brian Tumage out ahead and remained there for the re- The team looks forward to next fall's (2-4, 2 RBI) and Glynn, who broke a mainder of the game. ETSU downed the season with the return of several starters toumameni record with 7 RBI's on a three Keydets and their dreams of playing an- and a strong recruiting class in the next for six day with a three-run blast. By other day, 8 to 4. year. Tennis Wraps Up Spring in Tournament Shawn Shutts -Sports Writer Relleclingon ihLs season. Kiiri Painiersaid thai it was basically a rebuildmg year for the- squad. II; said ihat "only three guys in the top VMI Tennis learn finished its year at the Sixilhem Conference 6 had experiena;" playing this year. Even despite lhe.se hardships. Karl uiumamaii ihis past weekend. The team ended up 15-8, which is an .said that they every match that they played was ck)se. impiussiw roconJ aimpuiwl to Lu year. Sophomon; Clint DuUn said He alst) added that the leam laml wry well when they playvd "ihe Souhem Conference Tiximament was tougher ihan last year." !ichix)lsof a similar sue. but it is dillVull tiicompeie with learns like App. The UNjmameni is tun with each learn having it's top six Slate whi> have the moivy u> axTuit a kH of iheu- playen. fnmi other players ranked in oniur. These playere will play agamsl pe).)pk: who are countries such as England. Mexico, Spam, and Ausrailia. ninked the same as they are in a braiiux with playeni sctxing points for The leam will Ix; led by nsmg senkire Painter and Jamie iheir learn in their bnK;ket: Yoxtheimer next year. Ihe leam has at kiast fixir iu,-nuls coming in. Dulin itdded that th: it»m was a link: upset about th: end of the Painur said that ihe leam coukl well fx; unitfealed m the fall, and "could Siwthem Cinfeienoe Tournament, sinue sewral of the tnatches were win the Southern Conl'erena-' iv-xi yar canueUeddueto the rain. He said that many of the guys were set to play Karl who just finished his IW year of aL iual tompeijtwn members of the Ciiadel's Tennis leam, and were a link: disappouiied for the Colfcgiate level said that Ihts year v.as basically a rebuilding year for TTiiil Hurl! Jimmy Dameron head^ the hall into the air in a game at Patchin Field S- thuivasui LIT leam SUKV ihey kist four players, last year. Oameron is one of many starters returning for the team next year. May 5, 1995 me WMM. Cabet Sports Page 2 Lacrosse Needs to Dr. Chi-Town's Picks Reevaluate Schedule VMI W&L Sean Lassalle talking about how VMI beat Lehigh, Sports Writer who was better than UNC. As a re- sult. they believed Ihe UNC-VMI Score Anyone who has ever played game would be close. Much to their a sport knows that it is more exciting disbelief, it was a mi.scrable loss. I 15 11 to lose a tight game, than to win by an would like to think this loss had some- overwhelming .score. thing to do with Ihe "give me the ball Offense This article is written in so I can score another goal" style of hopes that the VMI lacros.se program play utilized against Limestone Col- will continue to improve, and not to lege. Students, like athletes, do not - Worrell, Brix:kman, Parrino have stored in the upwards of 70 talk down on a team which has im- improve by being taught by someone goals and UOpis versus a schedule that has several ranked proved greatly since its resurrection. who docs not have a firm knowledge Division I contenders Before the 1995 lacrosse .sea- of a subject. Furthermore, athletes son opened. I saw a team that was do not improve by playing opponents Defense going to make its force felt. I saw a at a lower ability level. Instead, ath- team that had finally made the transi- letes improve from being taught by tion from constantly running a de- - Jason Filer anchors a Keydet defense that has played together for the best, and playing the best. signed offense to executing a "fast- three years. Playing lacrosse at Norfolk break" oriented attack. To say the Academy and here at VMI, I take - All-American Shawn Mckenzie will have to come up big least, this pleased me greatly. great pride in the sport. In high against Worrell Having known lacros.se play- school, we used to play teams in the ers on such dominant teams as UNC, TCIS (Tidewater Conference of In- Princeton, and U VA, I hear how their dependent Schools). However, these Transition offen.ses are run. It seems to be a games are no longer scheduled, since general consensus that designed plays these games did not help the lacros.se - KeydeLs outclass the Generals with their speed and strength, but are solely utilized in "man-up" situa- program improve. In these games, due to the thick grass of Alumni Memorial, the Generals will tions. These powerful offen.ses de- our team would be able to play at a utilize their stick handling advantage and slow the tempo of the pend on quick ball movement, fast- lower ability level and still crush our game breaks, and isolating weak opponents. Today, teams such as defenseman. Additionally, any Boys Latin. Philadelphia Episcopal. dcfenseman would agree that this is Episcopal High School of Virginia. the most difficult offense to defend St. Paul's, and other national power- Bench against. Forcing defenders to con- bouses arc scheduled instead. As a tinually adjust their defensive tri- result, an already established program - Keydet Middies, Belfiore, MyrincM, Modarelli, and Johnson angles creates havoc and a loss of took a giani step forward. For the will have to pull double shifts due to the loss of John Ripley. defensive organization. Conse- past three years, Norfolk Academy quently, I enthusiastically awaited the - The Generals experienced corps of mid-fielders: Counselman, has not only been ranked within the opening of the VMI "quick attack" Slidell, Jackings and Mackley will have a distinct advantage state, but also in Ihe nation. Addi- lacrosse season. tionally. more Norfolk Academy la- Unfortunately, the season did crossc players arc being recruited by not proceed as 1 had originally Princeton. UNC. UVA. and top Divi- Intangibles thought. The theme of the .season sion III colleges. - It's a toss-up here, neither team has had the opportunity to play wa.s a series of overwhelming victo- Il upsets mc to see VMI's a game on Alumni Memorial Field this season, and due to the ries and defeats. The VMI laxmen lacrosse program satisfied with win- location of the schools the crowd factor is minimized. crushed opponents such as Virginia ning seasons.when the majority of Tech, Radford, Limestone, St. iheir games arc guaranteed victories. Joseph's and Fairfield. On the other Soundly defeating Radford for a tro- "Call me crazy, the Marine Corps Silent Drill Team is rooting hand, they lost miserably to UVA, phy should be nothing less than ex- for us!" UNC, and Air Force. Reviewing the pected. and the same applies lo de- scores to each game, it can be seen feating Virginia Tech's club team. 1 that VMI's schedule is not the most realize that contracts arc signed, beneficial. Consequently, 1 find my- agreeing upon scheduling an oppo- Athlete-In-Focus : David Groseclose self asking. "Does having a lopsided nent for "x" number of years. How- schedule such as this help our la- ever, as soon as most of ihese con- Dan Hoover -- Sports Writer .341 batting average earned him VMI's batting title and he also led the crosse program improve'.'" iracis are up, the VMI lacrosse pro- team with 33 stolen bases. Although David has never been known as During the effortless Lime- gram should take time lo rc-evalualc This week's athlete-in-focus is senior baseball player a power hitter, he led off the batting orderthis year with three monster stone College victory, 1 watchcd as their schedule. More teams. at,:ojjr David Groseclose who came to VMI from Covington, VA. He home nms. the VMI lacrosse team executed two own ability level and better should be just recently broke the Southern Conference all-time stolen base "I had a good year, but I wish we could have been able to passes and then proceeded to go one- scheduled. Although a losing season record of 99 with his career total of I0(). duplicate our performance that we had in the tournament last year. on-one to the goal. Il seemed as il may lnllow. ii wmild be innre heneli David was a two-sport letterman for Alleghany High Playing in the championship game last year is probably my most every player merely wanted ihe ball eial 111 llie kienisse leani. School before graduating in Juno of I9<)1. Ik- participated in mcmorahlccxpcricntc 1 ever had a\a baseball player." says David, Ml he eiiuld shool lor his lull Irick. .As r.ir .IS reel lining, lei's re football and ba.scball during his lour \oars ai Alk-fihaiiv. In his David will graduate in May. bui he leaves VMI basi'ball This was mil ihe same leani I walehed emu ahililv. mil speed .Aeeunliiip in si-nioryearasa liuiib.ill player.^- \Mih his name all nver ihe letnid iiuive llie h.ill i|iiickl> ihruugli llie .nr. r\'A .All-Ainene.m loin l)iK|uelle. Iieeanieil All-Slate hunoisas b..oks lie has VMI s lee.u.l loi ilii«n l ielil. .Mill mill llie nel din mi; -llie h.ill moves l.isiei m llie an llian piiiuer .ind All Disiiivi limiors;^ Iheiiiiisisiilienluses{ MKIi. L'.iines I,ill pi.ieliee In lool' ' •ISa s.ileiy. I Imvever. il iii^, pl.i\eil I I'l.^i, ,ii Imis ( ,iikI I 111 lliei 111.lie, e\ ei \ i>iie «.is lull wlierel ).i\ Kiev.elUls^^; hiMjUiiui.u.iiiVi liiilie >iiiL'le lie le.viveil Ml l'l^ll^•f .on vle|Miiineni. lie linlils iIk Al! I Jiwh Kecsal : Phillip Moore: Dave Ellsworth : Curt Bourn: Dave Sullivan : "Prom what I have soon and heard from "No! 1 haven't seen a closc competitive "Since the game will be played on my "I think that VMI is going to kick all "There is no way those rich Mama's the players, the Keydets arc more I'tKused game yet." 21st birthday, I have told all of the players kinds of *&# this weekend against W&L" boys can compcte with the rough and and moa- highly motivated. Wc will that they have to win in honor of me. For tough Keydets. I can go out there and win!" that reason, they will pull through." show them a thing or two" VMI Baseball Team Sets Several Baseball Stats Courtesy of VMI Sports Information Records in Successful Season 1 • BATTING: John Bushman PLAYERS PO. AVG. AB R H HR RBI SO Sports Writer David Groseclose ss .341 179 51 61 3 10 8 Chris Cofer 2B .313 147 29 46 0 28 18 The 1994-1995 VMI Baseball Ryan Glynn OF .287 178 42 51 14 58 44 team had a very good year on the Louie Napoleon CF .267 180 20 48 2 24 37 individual and team levels. The team Nate Shepperson IB .258 124 14 32 2 18 27 did fail to reach the twenty win season Brian Tumage C .243 74 14 18 0 7 9 as they have done the past two Franco Martin .237 160 28 38 6 4 53 seasons, hut the under par 19-28 Drew Haney DH .233 73 11 17 2 15 29 rccord was nevertheless promising. Dale Moore OF .232 125 15 29 1 12 31 Coach Gines, in his first year Dave Sullivan OF .228 92 19 21 0 6 29 as head coach, did change some Marlin Ikenberry C .197 71 9 14 1 10 17 aspects of the team and implement Romando Harri.son OF .189 111 12 21 0 10 36 his own style of baseball into the players. PITCHING: The team came out of the gates slowly, but steadily improved PLAYERS ERA W-L GS CG APP SV IP BB SO throughout the season. Several team records were set such as hits (404), Billy Goodrich 2.05 2 0 2 48.1 33 42 stolen bases (98) and double plays 1-3 16 Meriin Ikenberry 3.24 0 0 1 25.0 15 12 (4.1). The pitching staff set new 1-1 22 records in strikeouts (.12.1) and Crack! Junior Louie Napoleon belts a ball into right field. Napoleon holds the W.G. Smith 4.62 3-5 10 1 19 0 74.0 38 56 complete games (11). VMI career record for triples. Ryan Glynn 5.61 4-5 12 5 14 2 86.2 52 86 Jay Adams 5.96 4-6 12 4 14 0 83.0 41 69 On the individual level, Joey Schenk 6.5S 5-4 15 1 15 0 39.2 21 31 senior co-captain David Groseclose and in strikeouts (86). team will return 15 players from this Travis Bingler 10.13 1-3 5 0 13 0 24.0 33 17 was the team baiting champion with a A few players earned All- season in the fall. ..141 average. Groseclose broke Conference honors including Ryan The team needs a big RECORDS: several career records such as games Glynn and David Groseclose as first- recruiting year to replace some holes played (19.*;). at bats (725), stolen team selections and junior Chris Cofer created by the departure of the Individual: ha.ses (100) and total hits (206). as a second-team pick. Ryan Glynn seniors. There is also the possible Stolen Bases, season David Gro.seclose 33 Senior reliever Billy was also named to the All- departure of junior Ryan Glynn, who Stolen Bases, career David Groseclose 100* Goodrich also .set a new record for Tournament team for the Southern could sign and go professional if he At Bats, career David Groseclo.se 725 most c^ircer appearances with 8.1. The Conferance as a designated hitter, is drafted in a very early round. ,-11 v. .T.!. * Southern Conference Record 1' —eareef save record (9) now belongs to mostly due to his 7 RBI performance Next year the Keydets kick Team: senior Merlin Ikenberry after another in the Appalachian State game. off their year at the Citgo Southern Hits: 404 outstanding season. The team loses six seniors, Challenge, held in Charleston, S.C. Doubles 85 Junior Ryan Glynn led the pitchers Joey Schcnk, Goodrich and The team, in the hands of Coach Stolen Bases 98 team in several categories including Ikenberry, catchers Brian Turnage Gines, will be looking to improve on Stikeouts (pitching) 523 homeruns (14), RBl's (58) and and Marlin Ikenberry and shortstop the little things, and hope to be in the Double Plays 43 doubles (16). On the mound, Glynn Groseclose. The loss of these players running for the Southern Conference led the team in innings pitched (86.2) will definitely be felt next year. The Championship. Lacrosse Whips St. Josephs in Preview to W&L WiliLcuixUi Matt Modarelli Sports Writer The VMI lacrosse team travelled Jacksonville, FL. north to play St. Josephs College of Penn- sylvania last Saturday. The road trip was welcomed by the team who had high hopes of improving their record to 9 and 4. The -initertaiiiiimeel Center Keydet's 21-12 victory has made the la- crosse team one of only three teams in the long history of the program to boast a nine-win .season, and the goal was met with enthusiasm and case. 9 Distnbulor ot Kennedy Metal Products This season has provided sev- eral challenges off the field for the la- crosse players. The KeydeLs have been forced to play some opponents without BOB cox major conuibuters on several occasions. PRESIDENT Midfielder Dave "Fatty" Johnson dodges the check of his opponent. Johnson, one | For this game, however, VMI fielded a of the team's co-captains has provided much of the offensive support this season. team of full strength to virtually dominate the game from the opening face-off to the offense of the Keydets, which last week ing the boys get net," said Frank when Route 1, 211 McBndeRd .Canonsburg, PA 15317 last horn. asked of his game. V (412) 7<15-1146 FAX 412-745 2930 performed on a skeleton crew of freshmen Sophomore midfielder Gary and converted midfielders, caille out in Offensively, the midfield per- Mymc/a won the opening face-off which full force at the beginning of the second formance of the day came from junior quickly resulted in a goal. The VMI period. "It's time to release the crackin'," captain John Ripley who, on his last game offense as a whole displayed composure .screamed coach Bartlett. This meant that of the season, played his best. He had and patience. "We wanted to keep the ball junior attackmen Joe Brockman and Rusty three goals on the afternoon, two of which hot and get at least five passes off before Parrino would assume their roles in the were unassisted and one using the phys- taking a shot on goal," said senior offensive scheme. Parrino came up with ics-defying jumpand hook shot pert ormed Furniture works midfielder and team co-captain Dave two big goals while Brockman took no only by the game's best players. REPAIRS • REFINISHING • RESTORATION Johnson. This intn>duced a new facet to more than twenty seconds to announce his The game also featured in-close the VMI game plan that proved to com- return with one of his thiw goals of the defensive perfomances by team co-cap- plete the offensive objectives of the team. al'temoon. tain Jason Pifer and his legendary "heli- 'Transition. Getting the ball When asked of his feelings on copter check", and junior Chris Brinkac 264 Mulchaponix Ave down the field with team speed has been a his individual performance, Brockman with a few stunning checks of his own. iiiniesbuto. N J 08831 908-521-1609 major factor in our ability to score quick," humbly responded by saying, "It's great Two other midfielders that de- said senior midfielder Mike Fellows, "but to be a Keydet!" Sophomore attackman serve some recognition were junior Dave when the offense takes their time with the Rob Worrell once again carried a huge Belfiore with another four goal day and ball, the defense is allowed to rest and load on his shoulders by having another freshman Andrew "The Head" Rogers, prepare for scoring threats." four goal performance and a basket full of who scored the first goal of his college The combination of a high pow- assists. Senior player-coach Mark career to increase the VMI total to 21. Benjamins Store Inc, ered offense and a rested defense resulted Cameron said of the attack, 'The best This ninth victiiry in the '95 sea- in a better VMI team. The goal of any defense is a good offense, pally." son for the Keydet Lacrosse team was winning program is to improve from game Midfield play is always essential record setting and profitable to the pro- to game and that, I believe, is the greastest offensively and defensively in the sport of gram as a whole. Though this victory was 598 Rising Sun Rd. asset of the '95 Lacrosse team." said jun- lacrosse. Junior long stick defensive number nine, it by no means compares to ior midfielder Matt Modarelli. midfielder Frank Dingle joined the game number ten which will make this VMI The game featured outstanding early in the second period and quickly had team arguably the best to play on Patchin Rising Sun, MD 21911 individual performances by many of the a take away and a ground ball that would Field and, more importantly, will bring team's star players. The attack as a whole result in another goal. "There is nothing the Lee-Jackson trophy back lo the Corps combined for 9 of the 21 goals. The quite like having a take away and watch- wher« it belongs. Sports Page 4 lapanese Pitcher Invades American Baseball With Unique Style Jusl when yiiu ihink you've seen likely eased his enhance into the National However, Nomo has adjusted his enlia> it all. America's Cavorite pasllime has League. ITie Dodger's all-star catcher. pitching motion into this form and will adopted a Japanese pi leher. H ideo Numo. Mike Piazza, said. "Noino_s fork ball is doubtfully be succes,sful if he is forced to Brian Glihn. heir with Siifnuth Coach Jim Coalf, won ihr Strength and nicknamcd "ihc lornado", because his one of the K'st I have ever seen." change it. Condilionina Association Athlete of the Year Award. wind up exposes his back lo ihe plate. I Iclping Nomo throw his incred- Due to the rccent .strike in pro- He will be the first Japanese pitcher in ible fork hall is his 6_2_. 210 potmd fes.sional ba.seball. many of the Iran- Major League Baseball since Masonori body frame. His starting debut is .sched- chises have had problems .selling tickets VMI Football Strongman Murakami in 1965. uled for May The one problem that and filling their stadiums. Novelties Now 26 years old, Nomo has Nomo could face is hitting. He has never .such as a Japanese pitcher will most Receives Strength Award racked in a 78-46 record with live years bailed in Japan_s Pacific League, because I ikely aid in attracting people lo the games Bob .Staley in theJapane.se Pacific Ba.seball League. of the ust- of designated hitters. If Nomo to watch Nomo play. Even if Nomo Freelance Writer plishments. "Brian is a very goal oriented Hi.s credentials include: 1988 silver is used as a slarler for the Dodgers, he will proves to be unsucce.ssful as a player, he individual." Coale added. "His de.sire lo medal from the Seoul Olympics, and a have lo learn how to .swing a bat. will definitely help the Dodgers to in- Junior football .standout Brian .succeed and achieve make him one of the 90+ MPH fast ball. He al.so holds the Nomo's unique windupha.s been crea.sc their revenue and help out the Gliba was .selected as the 1994 VMI Na- hardest working and most committed ath- Japanc.se rccord for strikeouts, 17 in one compared to that of Fernando Valcn/.uela managemeni This is one of the main tional Strength and Conditioning A.s.so- letes I have ever been around." game. Even more imprc.s.sive is that he who used to also play for the Dodgers. rea.sons that Nomo is a good investment ciation Athlete of the Year this week. Although Gliba has much to be ha.s compiled a I ,(XX) strikeouts fa.ster Their has been much controversy .sur- by Los Angeles. The award, which honors the top athlete proud of. he was modest in accepting ihc than any other Japanese player in hi.s- rounding Nomo's windup becau.sc of the Nomo ha.s .said to be holding a from all sports, is chosen by the varsity award, the sign of a true competitor. "It's lory. pau.se at Ihe top of his arm motion. The po.sitivc American attitude .saying. "I_m coaches and LTC James A. Coale, Profes- exciting, but I am not going to let it get lo Nomo was picked up the Los MLB rules state that the windup must bo not nervous at all." .Sports Talk II would sor of Physical Education, and Head my head though." .said Gliba. "I'm nol Angeles Dodgers in the off-.scason, for- one continuous motion becau.se of run- like to welcome Nomo into American Strength and Conditioning Coach. where I need to be yet, and obviously I tunately ihc chaos of the su-ike mon: than ners stealing and the problem of balking. baseball, and wish him the best of luck. Gliba, a Biology ma jor, is a ma jor will continue to work bard to get there." force on the line at the off-guard position, The award consists of a certifi- and also throws the hammer and the .15- cate which reads, "In recognition of Football Prepares to Improve on Season pound weight for the Track and Field achievement in the development of im- team. At 6 foot 265 pounds, Gliba proved athletic performance through total Ed Werntz and there Ls nothing you can do about it" The not have been the starting quarterback because benches .125 pounds, .squats 515 pounds, conditioning," and a weight-belt which Sports Writer I inemen also were faced wi th adapting to a new of his accunicy. Coming in U) a struggling and power cleans 320 pounds. Gliba's reads "Keydet Strength." program and pert'orming at Al's level de.serves coach. C(x>ch Soldy, the former defensive line workout partner. Junior Ed Werntz, prai.sed Anybody who lacks the motiva- The VMI Kcydct Football team has more credit than he received. A1 was sacked coach. The offensive line Isdcfinitelyoneof the his efforts and dedication in the weight tion to improve their phy.sical well-being been very busy .sincc their upset victory of the more time.s la.si .season than .st)me quarterbacks deciding factiirs in a sucocssful .season. room. "Inlen.se." .said Werntz, "working needs only lo ob.serve Gliba's intenisity year late last November. The easie-st way it) get .sacked in a career. This did not .sU)p Lc-sicr On the defeasive .side of the ball oul with Brian is two hours of non-stop and dedication in the weight room, or lo desciibe what has taken place sincc then Ls hard faxn .sitting in the pivket and .searehing for an Matt Coley and Keith "Bubba" BnixUin are intensity." .see him perform on Saturdays on the play- work. Every member of the team has been open receiwr . This .season Al will perform. and providing the leadership nete.s.sary to help the Coach Coale, who plays an inte- ing field. "It's an honor to receive this putting in extra lime in the newly facilitated then he will be everyone's friend. young players wotlc harder and get better. The gral part in preparing the athletes forcom- uward," said Gliba. "1 definitely encour- weight room. It should he easily noticed hy freshman class is full of talented young defen- Timmy Williaras will return this pclition, al.so prai.sed Gliba on his accom- age everybody to work hard to gel it" members of the Corps that the football team is •season to help the Keydets do what he came sive tackles and ends who can not wait to get headed in the right direction. here for. and that Ls to win. Timmy .said' 'I could into the games and smack oppasing players in The running ofThomas Ha.skias will have graduated, but 1 refase to kave here the face. The defensive ends also have some Cook and Mike Rogers will he the leaders of won't get knocked down. again be a dominant factor for the Keydets. with(xit having a winning .season." Marlon new faces Terry Minor. Chris Sirock, and the defease. They are boA phy.sical playeis, With regards to next sea- However, as witnessed in the spring game vw AndeiMon has been a .sure-handed receiver Jordan Clark should help Marie .Siepheason and arc intimidated by nothing. Mike Edwards son. the team has many talented recruits com- have other rushing threats that will allow Tho- since his nit year, and will add yet another target from preventing nishers from biuaking a big said, "watching those two guysmakes me work ing in U) add ui the depth. They also believe in mas lo he even more ihieatening. Damani for Al on the long bomb. play outside. New coaches Quinn and Bailey even harder." themselves now more than ever. To say that the Wallace, DarrylSummerville,andJabaar Bean The key to the success of the offen- have added new methods of deceiving offen- Thc.secondary.suffeiedasevereblow team will go 11-0 after a losing season may be all showed off some of their talents during the •sivc line will he it's depth. The reluming sive linemen, and have forced then to make ase with the lass of safetie-s Marvin Gundy and a haughty remark, but we have played with the .spring game. Having four backs with these linemen are .still relatively young and k:aming of their .specific talents. Braxton said, "with Damon Pinero, but the defeasive backs are be.siteamsonourschedufciotheend. Keydei abilities will keepdefeaseson their heels allow- the game. However, their sin; make.s them ihe,se new coaches I feel like Reggie While on determined nol lo allow this lo make them the Football is changing, the days of mediocrity arc ing our passing game to open up. intimidating lo opposing team.s. Brian Gliba the field, noone can stop me." weak link of the unit Safety Darrias Jack.son over, w will be one, if not the most dominating Many havesaidthalAlLe.sler.shixild said,"YoujustUyU).sU)pme.rmgeUingbigger Afteraseasonof maturingLBs Kelly said, "we may be temporarily .set hack, but we forces in the Southern Conference next fall i ^ Atten Looking/orajob? Lcx)k no further. KENROB and Associ-ates, Inc., tion: of Lcesburg, Virginia, is kxiking for graduates for full-time positions in a:)mputer sciences or information I^ENROB and Associates, Inc. 44084 Riverside Partway ^^ "A, First Suite 125 technology. Excellent Leesburg, Virginia 22075 • benefits. Competidw salary. Fkxible houi-s. Great Class jf \ ! kxzation. If you desire a challenging pt^sition, please forward your resume to our Human men! Rescxirces l^partment. May 5,1995 Calret Page 1 Arts & Leisure Staff Edltoi John Miller Writers Troy Mosby Kevin Hershberger Brian Mitchell Matt McGuire Michael Ohleger Hunter Seal A rts & Jimmy Holden L eisure VMI Favorites Widespread Panic Make Local Tour Stops Cadet Enthusism Unabated Despite Foul Weather Jimmy Holden and Ed Consolvo •••••••••••••••••••Arts & Leisure Writers • Widespread Panic, one of the great Southern rock bands that hascmerged in the last few years, recently played two shows in the area. With constant touring. Widespread has created a large fan ba.se who never hesitate to take in a show when the group is playing nearby. With news that the band would be appearing at Randolph-Macon Women's College and headlining the Van Riper's Music Festi- val shortly after, VMI Widespread fans started preparing for the concerts. The group played at Randolph- Macon Women's College on Wednesday, April 19 to an enthusiastic crowd of ap- Everything gave a crowd pleasing per- Beautiful Spring Weather Draws proximately 500 people. During the first formances playing such songs as the funny set, favorites such as "Walkin' (For Your "S.L.W.B." and "Soulfish." Lo ve)," "C. Brown," and a cover of David With the arrival of Widespread, Enthusiastic Tailgaters to Foxfield Races Byrne's "Heaven" were well received. though, most of the approximate 5,000 Mike Ohleger During the second set, two songs which people in attendance surged towards the Arts & Leisure Writer the races this year was outstanding, happy that everyone had a good have yet to be released were played. These stage. Opening with the song "Diner", the •••••••••••••••••••• and VMI flagscould be spotted flying time...I can't wait until this fall." It songs, "Falling In And Out Of Love" and band began a show which included many The eighteenth annual run- all over. In contrast with the usual can probably be said that no one can the instrumental "Disco," were well re- other favorites as "Walkin' (For Your ning of the spring Foxfield Races took wet, muddy weather of the fall races, wait until the fall races, especially ceived by the crowd, and arc sure to be Love)," "C. Brown," "Hatfield," and place this past Saturday in Albemarle this spring's races were enlightened the VMI cadets, who look forward to future hits. The band also played many "Ain't Life Grand." The crowd kept warm County, VA, near Charlottesville. by bright sunshine, clear skies, and just about any social event away from crowd favorites, from their most recent by dancing to the group's music as the These races occur every fall and warm temperatures. With highs the Institute. However, the Foxfield releascy4/>i 'lUfeGrand Two were "Can't temperature dropped, but with the clouds spring and never fail to draw an enor- reaching almost 80 degrees, many Races do seem to draw more cadets Get High," and the title track. Although threatening to dump even more rain on the mous, diverse crowd of students from students took i\ upon themselves to than does a normal "mixer," and the the show was a short two hours, everyone enthusiastic concert goers. Widespread all over the slate who gather with partake in a little sunbathing as well cadets seem to have a better time. had a good time. Panic played their final encore of the day, their friends to enjoy the tailgate par- as partying. Many who attended Usually there is a lot more Just fourdays later. Widespread and the spring Van Riper's concert ended ties. overindulged themselves and, planning involved with the races than Panic headlined the biannual Van Riper's for another year. This year seemed a more unfortunately, had to be carried off there is involved with a normal Music Festival, performing along such Van Riper's is always fun, and is lively than in the past, and also seems of the infieTd area either by friends weekend. Even though it is expensive other groups as From Good Homes, Sh- held in the fall as well as the spring. It's a to have drawn a larger crowd. For or, in some cases, by an ambulance. to attend almost everyone is willing annon Worrell, and Everything. Located chance to see up and coming bands, and if many cadets it was like a high school Wyndham Buerlein, VMI to spend the little extra. All in all it thirty minutes south of Charlottesville, you ever happen to be in the neighbor- reunion as they ran into people that class of 1996. was asked about his can be .liaid that everyone who this festival is always a great time. All hood of Charlottesville and hear that Van they had not seen since their experience at this year's races, "I attended had a great time, with most three opening bands gave good pcrfor- Riper's Music Festival is coming up, I graduation. Cadet participation at was glad the weather was [nice] and making plans for next falls races. mances in spite of the weather. The band encourage you to attend. Regimental Band Members Active at Home and on the Road Performances bring accolades and exposure to the "I" Maj John Brodie Band Director York. Most recently the ensemble •••••••••••••••••••• traveled to Harrisonburg for a com- Cadets of the Regimental bined concert with the James Madi- Band and its contingent groups have son University Brass Ensemble in had an active and productive spring Wilson Hall. The two groups joined semester. The band will have per- for a performance of a 16th Century formed in thirteen (1.1) parades on antiphonal work by Gabrielli. Mr. post in which they are generally fea- Kevin Stees, director of the JMU en- tured during "Sound-Ofr' sequences semble, commented that the VMI at which they play marching songs brass performed better than any time which fit the reviewing parties. since the two groups started the com- The trip to Disney World bined concerts in 1991. makes up for being u.sed as cannon A contingent of six cadets fodder for the 1.1 gun salutes at the traveled to Marine Barracks in Wash- end of the parade ground. The Magic ington for a one day drum major clinic Kingdom performance is great expo- hosted exclusively by the USMC sure for the Institute as well as a Drum & Bugle Corps. pleasant diversion for the cadets. The VMI Brass En.semble A large contingent of the was created by Major Brodie in 1988 band also joined forces with our col- as an elite group of musicians to serve legiate neighbor, Washington & Lee the Institute in concert and ceremony. University, and for the 5th consecu- They will perform their graduation tive year the combined en.semble per- concert at 2000 in JM Hall on Friday, formed at the Lenfest Center. May 19. "The Commandant's Own," Major Brodie wishes to com- Civil War Roundtable Relives the 1860's a 24 member cadet contingent of the pliment the outstanding efforts of all Regimental Band, has been busy as the cadets in the Regimental Band, Discussions and reenactments spawn Cadets enthusiasm well playing concerts and ceremo- and in particular the members and Kevin Hershberger nies on post, around the state, and Company officers of the Class of Arts & Leisure Writer has appeared on A&E's cable televi- with an orientation of VMI's New locations in New Jersey and New 1995. •••••••••••••••••••a sion series "Civil War Journal" as Market Battlefield for the Rats at the Since the late 1970's, the well as a Smithsonian Institute Video beginning of every year. They give VMI Civil War Roundtable has been Series on the War. tours, living history demonstrations, a fairly popular, yet a very special- The annual re-enactment of and help to lead the Rat's charge ized club for Cadets who are inter- the battle of New Market at VMI's across the Field of Lost Shoes to the ested in both American Civil War battlefield park is the swan-song for top of Bushong Hill. history, and in particpating in local the group. This event is perpetually The uniforms, equipment, and national re-enactments to learn one of the largest and most popular in and weapons used by the Cadets all more about the War Between the the Shennandoah Valley, and the VMI belong to VMI and the Office of Ca- States and VMI's role in it. Cadets and the Civil War Roundtable det Affairs who have helped to pur- The Roundtable is a loose dis- play a very integral and well-known chase them. Like every other club, cussion group which tries lo meet part. Last year's re-enactment, the the VMI CWRT receives money an- about every month, and occasionally 130th anniversary of the battle, had nually to support its functions. guest speakers grace the group with the largest VMI Cadet Battalion ever, The VMI Civil War their presence and knowledge during and this year looks to be even better. Roundtable has been, and continues lectures about the War, I860's cul- The re-enactment will be held on the to be, a very important public rela- ture, and re-enacting. The group's weekend of May 12-14, 1995. tions tool for the Institute because of faculty advisor is Col. Keith Gibson, Besides the re-enactment at their professionalism, interest, and Director of Museum Programs for New Market the VMI CWRT helps love for the history of the United Sound...Offl The Sweet whine of the hums and the hud beat of the drums can be VMI, and well-known expert and lec- the Rat Battalion Commander, the States and VMI. heard throunhout VMI's Shenendoah Valley during every parade turer on the Civil War. Col. Gibson VMI Museum, and the Commandant May 5, 1995 tHe^-fHJ. Calret Arts & Leisure Page 2 Back in the Woods with Alumnus's Innovation Sets Fashion Photography Standards McGuire David E. Utilizes Institute's Lessons for Success John Miller Pre Season Preparation Arts & Leisure Editor Increases Success in Fall •••••••••••••••••••a Every cadet hears tales of Malt McGuire - Outdoorsman alumni who graduate and go on to be- come military heroes, politicians, or even Preseason scouting is a habit that area of feeding. Hunters can usually see during particular days of the week and millionaires. There is one specific alum- is important to having successful hunti, this by noticing that leaves arc brushed where they go during rough weather. This nus in the workforce today who is in- yet is often overlooked by most hunters. away from the ground. This brushing of method is called patterning game. I prefer credibly successful in a profession which This can be the difference between getting the leaves by an animal is commonly this method over seeing signs, because VMI is not particularly known for. David a 20 yard shot at that 8-point buck with a called scratching. The animals have to most of the time you can leam a ccrtain E. '81, is currently one of the "most in- bow or being 20 yards out of range, only eat. so knowing where they do is another gobbler or buck, and learn what he likes demand" photographers involved in the to get a good look. Scouting is time ace in the hole for the hunter. Another and if he has any odd habits that can put advertising and fashion industries. In part consuming and should begin months in plus is knowing where the game in that him in the cross-hairs of a .scope. utilizing his experiences learned at the advance, because putting in a good effort particular area goes to get water. The Preseason scouting can dePinitely Institute, David has quickly made a name during the preseason can pay dividends on animals need to drink, more so than eat, so increa.se your chances at bagging that 8- for himself and his unique style on the opening day if you know what to look for. knowing where they do can be very pointer or that 20 pound gobbler, but you West Coast. The Tirst and easiest thing to look helpfull. can't be afraid to put some tiftie into it. If Arriving at VMI on a track for while out in the woods is tracks. Tracks The methods above are good, you utilize the signs that the game puts in .scholarship as an Economics major from usually indicate areas of travel to and but probably the best way to scout is front of your eyes and pattern that deer or Hampton. Virginia, David E.. like most from feeding areas, roosting or bedding seeing or hearing game. This can be dan- turkey. I will almost guarantee you a suc- cadets, didn't especially love every sites, and watering areas. More important gerous because a spooked animal may run cessful hunt So instead of laying on the minute of his four years at the "I". In a than that, tracks arc also a good indication and not return, or choose another way of couch Saturday morning and watehing telephone interview, he described him- that game is in that particular area, so a travel around that certain area that he was Buckmasters or The American Hunter, go self as "unstructured and laid back", and hunter is off to a good start by locating spooked from. If a hunter can see a group out and take a look around, and remember attributed his survival to his ability to one of his recent jobs directing the adver- paths and other signs of travel. of deer or hear a gang of turkeys, he can that the successful hunt starts in August quickly "leam and know how to play the tising campaign for the Chrysler automo- Another sign to look for is an follow them and monitor where they are instead of October. system". Also crucial to the mainte- bile, the Neon. Asked to focus on a nance of his sanity was his involvement specific audience of African-American West Point Alumnus Reflects Upon his throughout his cadctship on the Track females, David instead incorporated a team. Running provided an "outlet from variety of ethnicities and ages to achieve the daily routme", David said, and he a universal appeal in a flashy layout seen First Year as Corps Chaplain continued to run after graduation, train- in most magazines. ing for the '88 Olympics while working The only slight drawback to a Has ambitious plans for the future in his diverse role in real estate in Los Angeles. career in which you dictate your own While there, he met an agent hours and meet fascinating people, is the Chris Antonelli who specialized in modeling jobs in- mildly different lifestyle experienced on Arts & Leisure Writer volving athletes, and began doing com- the West Coast Contrary to what he mercials and photo layouts. Though he cited as a chief lesson learned while a For most of us here at VMI, when we enjoyed modeling, David thought he cadet, careers are often made in the enter- have walked past the Chaplain's Office would feel "more in control behind the tainment business solely by "who you recently, we think to ourselves, "Who is camera", and decided to make a career meet and your connections". David re- the man in Chaplain Caudill's office?" switeh. He taught himself photography, fu.sed to comply with the system as such, That mystery man is our new Chaplain, and has now been shooting profession- and accredited his self-confidence and James Park. Recently, I heard from some- ally for about 5 or 6 years, doing mostly determination "to go after [his) goals" one that Chaplain Park is "the most suc- corporate, fashion, and entertainment that he picked up at VMI and on the cessful man I have ever met." This state- layouts, oftentimes involving famous ce- Track team as key factors in becoming a ment inuigued me, and after speaking lebrities. success. He offered as advice to cadets to with Chaplain Park, I now understand Key to his rapid success is "always work at what you want", and to why it was said. David's revolutionary style of photogra- remember that set-backs always allow ' phy. "I like to break rules, to be unpre- Chaplain Park attended the United you to take two steps forward. , dictable and cateh people off-guard," he Sutes Military Academy and graduated Alumni such as David E. are said, and does so by emphasizing "multi- in 1972. He was commissioned as a reminders that VMI no longer exclu- ^ cultural photography from a mainstream second lieutenant in the Field Artillery, sively produces the "citizen-soldier", but I pointofview". Choosing "projects from and attended OBC in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, instead men that arc imbued with high ? a spectrum of everyday life", David tries as well as Airborne and Ranger Schools. ethical standards that carry them far in ^ to bring out the "sensuality, individual- He spent ten years as an active duty artil- life. Creativity and a diversity of talent Chaplain Park has gone above and beyond the call of duty to share his warmth and ity, and naturalistic" aspects of his sub- lery officer, serving at Ft. Louis, Wash- such as that possessed by David E. is knowledge throughout the Corps and to cater the needs of everyone. jects. Spontaneity and diversity also ington and in Germany. In 1980, Chap- honed at the Institute, allowing its gradu- characterize his work, as can be seen in lain Park, then a Captain, was given com- for our country, but it doesn't seem to cadets who believe in the Code to address ates to "be anything they resolve to be." mand of a Recruiting area in Harrisburg, have the close personal ownership with the Corps periodically on the importance Pennsylvania. Shortly thereafter, he was it's heroes that VMI has. Thesmallnessof of it and the need to recognize the standard approached for a single-year hardship tour your Corps is unique-that's significant to as more important then individual friend- Blue Ridge Eye Associates in Korea, and after much discussion with how close you are in relation to one an- ships. his wife, he decided instead to enter a other. Overall, I love VMI, and I've come seminary, a choice he believed to be to appreciate the character of cadets who Cadet: What sort of programs have you heavily influenced by God. He planned to come through here. started, and what are you planning on Dr. Marc A. Hudson, re-enter the service on active duty as a starting? Chaplain, but his plans were set back Cadeu What have been some of your Optometrist when he was promoted to Major in the experiences in your first year at VMI? Chaplain Park: Most of my work as a Reserves. Due to an excess number of Chaplain has related to the Chapel. The Majors, the Chaplain's Corps would not Chaplain Park: People often have a Bible Study group, which is fairly signifi- accept him, so he asked to remain a Cap- hang-up with Chureh, a hang-up with cant, has as many as seventy-five students 9 W. Nelson St. 463-9350 tain in order to go on active duty. His Chaplains. Typically I think that you have come on Wednesday nights from five request was denied, and he had no choice to overcome those pre-conceived emo- local schools plus VMI. Once a month I but to enter the civilian sector. He spent tions in order to have a relationship with have a prayer fellowship breakfast, where seven years as a pastor for two small the guys. And the way you do that is to go my intention has been to invite believers Churches in Cape Cod, Massachusettes, where they go, and do what they do, so on staff and faculty to join cadets, so as well as being Chaplain of an Aviation you can be seen connecting with them. cadets can see that there are believers on Solutions Brigade in the National Guard. I've tried to do several things to give me the staff and faculty out there. I'd like to stay involved with class officers and be During this time. Chaplain Park credibility with the Corps of Cadets. I able to coach and encourage them on jumped at any opportunity to go back on suited up for a football practice with the knowing themselves. I'm also hoping to ; 1 ' V.,:, \ Icfl Cox active duty. When he heard about the team before the Citadel game. I got hit have a program next year that migh' be M. A \ Retail .Sales opening at VMI, he immediately sent in a and killed and creamed, and everything called The Student Athlete. My intention nil -.VS •Mi"', Heitrrseinunve resume. There were seventy-six appli- else! At the end of practice. Coach Stuart would then be to get with the Athletic cants, narrowed down to thirteen. These called me up, and I took my helmet off. all Department and may be have an open gym thirteen had to conduct an unrehearsed, sweaty and tired, and the guys were all two nights a week, have some of the videotaped interview after which the num- stunned! 1 also did the VFT. I jumped in coaches support me with athletes from Compuimitd htbioidftf S I uilnin Pmijnf ber was cut down to five. From these five. with a class one morning, did the test with their teams and invite some of the local Chaplain Park was picked as the primary them. When it came time for Breakout, I youth to come to The Student Athlete Chaplain. From the interview that fol- just knew it was something I had to do. night. Then one of the athletes on a team lows, it is easy to understand why. What did I leam from that experience? I The Monogram Shop hope it never changes. would get up in front of these kids and tell them how important it is to do well aca- What is your general impression Cadet: demically. ToittI of VMI? Cadet: What do you see as problem areas c ^ SCililititis at VMI and what would you recommend as solutions? Cadet: Is there any thing you would like to Chaplain Park.- My tendency initially Gail Tatfe was to compare it to my own experiences. say to the Corps of Cadets? Ouni'f We had a plebe experience that lasted all Chaplain Park: I've encouraged each year long. It was a strenuous experience. class to doessentially three things: Know Chaplain Park: 1 would like to ensure I can remember my first day at West Point, themselves, identify a means by which to that the Corps knows that I am available to lying on my bunk, crying out to God, establish who they want lo be known as in them. I want the Cadets to know that I'm saying "if you can just get me through this, theCorps, and I've encouraged them lo be available-that when they come into my Government Office Space RenQyations I'll do anything." I thought the whole true to themselves. Your class next year office I'm not going to preach the Bible to experience was only in the summer, July needs to police their own in order to estab- them. If they are hurting, if they are Washington, D.C. Area and August, but it turned out to be through lish themselves in the Commandant's struggling with grades, if they're having the Academic year, and I could hardly Office. The other point that I want to difficulty with their girlfriend, or if they believe I would have to he bracing all year address is with regard to the Honor Code. just need somebody to talk to because Danmark Construction long. 1 could not fathom having to live 1 think that we find ourselves where we they're stressed out, they don't have to like that. 1 was awestruck by the spartan are concerning the Honor Code because think that coming into my office means 20411 Jefferson Blvd. lifestyle |at VMI). I could not believe people haven't appreciated that toleration I'll start preaching the Bible to them. your barracks, how rigorous barracks life is fundamenuil to upholding the Honor Essentially, the office is here to care for Hagerstown, MD. 21742 was in comparison to my experience. I Code. We have some of the Corps who the cadets. I'm just an ordinary guy, a was impressed by the beauty of VMI I've earnestly is living according to the Code, Christian, an Army Officer, a professional, 301-714-0461 Fax: 301-714-0462 been impressed since I've been here with but we also have some of the Coips that is and I'm Chaplain. I'm a husband, a father the unditions of VMI, the loyally of VMI not supportive of it and looks to bend the of two children, and I'm just really a graduates, the strength of conviction with rules: because they don't believe in it, regular guy. I would like the Corps to -References Available, BPA Purchases regards to holding to tradition. West Point they invest in ways to get around it I think know that. has graduated a lot of significant leaders a possible solution to this problem is for Welcome, Government Visa Accepted May 5, 1995 Cabet Arts & Leisure Page 3 Pulp Fiction and Hootie and The Blowfish Prevail as Corp's Movie and Music Favorites John Miller life. Of course everyone is familiar his brothers by bandits, goes off studied, socialized, ate, and most child-abusing heads. Weezer, by Arts & Leisure Editor with the award winning Forrest the deep end. He and Holiday go noticably, while we were sleeping. Weezer, kicks. Jamming to this Gwmp, starring Tom Hanks. The on a vendetta, hunting the murder- The picks were all leaning towards album is a must. It has a.sound thai Well, it is finally the end of plot is based on the story of the ers down and bringing order to the the alternative side, gauged for is a mix of hard alternative and another school year. With the close character which Hanks plays, and territory. Tombstone has some un- those retro college frat parties. pure acou.stical playing. It is defi- of SY 94-95 coming soon, the Ca- his simplistic dealings with life. usually funny scenes provided by Cracked Rear View by the South nitely something new, and de.serves det thought it appropriate to ask This is a witty look back at history, Russell and Kilmer when they're Carolina band Hootie and the some respect. Dookie, by Green the Corps what were the top 5 movie and shows us that you don't need a confronted by the bad guys. One Blowfish, has some good tunes for Day started off with a score oflive and CD choices of the year. And whole lot of intelligence to become includes a standoff between Earp those late night jam sessions or jams, but now everyone has it, ev- the Survey Says: a multi-millionaire. Next, is Out- and the bully of a saloon, where when you want to take your giri out eryone plays it, and everyone is The top 5 movies of the break, staring Dustln "Ishtar" Earp challenges him to "throw and throw a donut down her throat killing it. Finally, there is the year were all, except for Outbreak, Hoffman. Hoffman plays a doctor down", and asks hitn if he was and catch a flick. The Cranber- soundtrack to Pulp Fiction, origi- features probably seen during trying to save the world from a planning to "pull that smokewagon, ries second album, entitled No Need nal and very cool. The little .sound Christmas or last summer. Far and killer disease modeled after the le- or...stand there and bleed". You to Argue, goes deep to the heart bites from the movie, make it funny away the Corps favorite was thal Ebola virus of the 1980's. The can expect many more good lines with family abuse and Irish revolu- and the tunes warrant some old Quenton Tarretano's Pulp Fic- movie has the symptoms of a prom- throughout the entire film. tionary i.ssues. After listening to fashioned recollecting. Give it a tion. This movie has a story line ising thriller, but degenerates into a The top 5 CD's of SY 94-95 this, you may feel like joining the spin but be prepared for a slow that is a narrative circle of bizarre low-fever whodunit. were heard in barracks while we IRA and ba.shing in some British- tempo blast to the past. occurrences in the lives of pulp- Finally, a personal favor- fictorial gangsters. The never-a- ite, Tombstone. Although this dull moment film is propelled by movie was released two years ago, its crazy-casting dream team: due to overwhelming response from Samuel L. Jackson, Uma the survey (primarily from the en- 1. PULPnCTION I. HOOTIE AND THE BLOWFISH- Thurman, Bruce Willis, and John thusiasm of the Army ROTC FTX CRACKED REAR VIEW "Welcome Back Kotta" Travolta participants) it was included. Why who gives the sweetest perfor- shouldn't it be? Tombstone stars 2. LEGENDS OF THE FALL 2. THE CRANBERRIES- NO NEED TO mance of his career(i know baby, Kurt Russell as retired lawman ARGUE you dig it the most!'). Containing Wyatt Earp, accompanied by Val sexual assault and brutal violence, Kilmer portraying Doc Holiday. 3. FORREST GUMP 3. WEEZER- WEEZER its a must see flick. The film follows the saga of Earp Second is Legends of the and his aspirations of becoming 4. GREEN DAY- DOOKIE Fall, an action-drama starring Brad rich in the lawless mining town of 4. OUTBREAK Pitt. The story is centered around Tombstone, Arizona. Earp has 5. SOUNDTRACK FROM THE MOVIE a family of a father and his three some problems with some local PULP FICTION sons, and their rise and fall through folk and after the death of one of 5. TOMBSTONE THE OLDEST MUSEUM IN THE STATE OF VIRGINIA JUST GOT YOUNGER. It's all new! The VMI Museum, founded in 1856, has reopened after a major six month renovation. From the presentation sword given to Superintendent Smith by the first graduating class in 1842, to pearl encrusted jewelry for the banished Tangi Meli cadet social club, to the Santa Hat worn by Mike Hicks '86, during Desert Storm, it's all new. Special Exhibits for the Reopening: The M.C. Tsen '55 British Miliary Uniform Collection. A sampling of an unbelievable collection assembled by the top graduating EE of 1955, Meng Chi Tsen. 5 May-10 October, 1995. The Pattens and VMI. Tracing the 143 year relationship between VMl and the celebrated Patton family. The exhibit features important items presented on 21 April, 1995, by Jamie Totten '69, and General George S Patton, IV. 5 May-Mid Summer, 1995. Plus: The Henry M. Stewart '35 Antique Firearm Collection. A permanent exhibit of rare and often one-of-a-kind firearms. Included in the exhibit is the famed Lewis & Clark Air Rifle. Open Friday, 6 May After Parade until 6pm. Open Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm; Sunday, 2pm-5pm. THE VMI MUSEUM JACKSON MEMORIAL HALL 703/464-7232 May 5, 1995 wi)t '^.jfMJ. Cabet Arts & Leisure Page 4 Ami Scened. ^nom Uib Qmema! ^ Suspense Doesn't Prove Saturday Night Live Stars Move to Big Contagious in New Dustin Screen with Tommy Boy Hoffman Movie, Outbreak Blake Lackey ent purpose to the audience is to Arts & Leisure Writer remind Tommy of how fat and stu- •••••••••••••••••••• pid he is. "Lots of people go to A new release to theaters ev- college for seven years," says erywhere is "Tommy Boy", a Satur- Tommy. " Yeah, they're called day Night Live not-ready-for-prime- doctors," says Richard. time players special. This witty flick The plot revolves around features Chris Farley and David Tommy's weight and lack of in Spade, both SNL regulars. Farley telligence, but has some very in- stars as Tommy, a plump idiot with teresting twists. The humor is a no concern for anything but cow tip- step above SNL, hut the "babe ping, beer drinking, and taking bong factor" is hurt'n. Bo Derek hits. He has recently completed col- plays Tommy's step-mother, lege and is on his way home to learn but who hasn't seen Bo Derek the family auto-parts business. Spade circulating around Barracks? Oustin Hoffman, Donald Sutherland, and M organ Freeman on the plays Richard, an employee of Overall "Tommy Boy" rates earch for an antidote for the deadly virus. • Courtesy of Variety Tommy's father (Brian Dennehy) who 3 old yells due to Farley and is given the task of helping Tommy Spade's Abott and Costello Kevin Hershberger like antics. Go see it when your in out and quarantined, the movie surts to learning the "ropes" of auto-part Arts & Leisure Writer the mood to laugh, a date is optional. •••••••••••••••••••• skid and slide it's way into a completely manufacturing, Richards only appar- By now everyone's prohahly Velvectacimclusion. Todd McCarthy of already licaiil ahoul IIK' new Duslin Variety said thai theending Outbreak. I lol l man iiioxio Diilhrrak, especiall"Miey s oi l inti) the most improbable, nick- sinee ii came out over a monlh ago and ol timc heroics that exist only in the JVew Releases Out on Video has made over million so far. Whal universe of the most I'antaslic fiction," you haven'l heard yel is lhal il isn't as Oh, so true. (iood us everyone says, ll's an expensive llolTman .seems very mis-cast Prison Reveals Human Nature in Academy movie (you can't really tell by looking al in his role. He's far loo dry an actor, and il), and the script itself is famous all over to sec him run around in BDU's acting Award Winning Shawshank Redemption Hollywood because it had been through like Arnold and Van Damme rolled into seven complete drafts written by nearly one. or James Bond with a PhD., isenough As Freeman and Robbins become friends, they experi- fifteen different people (including Dustin to make you cringe (seeing him jump out y ACADE^IV AWARD NOMINATION'Senc e the corruption of the warden first hand, and feel the Hoffman's favorite poet). Unfortunately, of a helicopter onto a mo ving freighter in 7 iii:s r PlcTiiui^: subsequent wrath he brings down to keep them quiet. Their the movie looks like a rush job—it really a thick fog in the middle of the Atlantic friendship is closer than most, yet there are certain myste- could have been better. Ocean was way too much for me). rious secrets about Robbins that Freeman cannot grasp. Outbreak stars Dustin Hoffman It's hard to put Outbreak into a Throughout the movie the viewer finds himself wondering SHAWSHANK about what actually happened to Robbins before prison. {Rain Man) as Col. Sam Daniels of the particular film genre because the begin- « E 0 E M r T I O N U.S. Army Medical Research Institute ning is filmed and arranged very differ- ^•ii^im B.-^ Wilii Dramatic as it is, the movie keeps a .sense of humor to for Infectious Diseases in Maryland. Rene ently from the second half. Is it a drama lighten the mood and keep things in perspective. Robbins' Russo (In the Line of Fire) as his ex-wife/ or an action Hick? The movie definitely Mike Obadal relationships and manner of treating the other inmates, Arts & Leisure Writer guards and even the warden is what really gives the movie co-worker who contracts the deadly vi- needs a good cure for the "let's blow •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• rus, Morgan Freeman (Glory) as Col. things up and make a lot of money" its appeal. It is hard to tell what he is thinking in certain Daniels' boss General Ford, and Donald syndrome it suffers from. I know that's Shawshank Redemption (Morgan Freeman, Tim situations, but an extremely surprising ending lies the Sutherland (JFK) who plays the CIA not what this movie was supposed to be. Robbins) is a little advertised, not too popular film that whole story together. type A»*hole General McClintock who Overall I did like it, but was won several Academy Awards for 1994. It takes place This movie is pretty much out of the theaters, but should is hell bent on literally blowing up the disappointed by the shallowness. It tries in a New England prison in the late 1940's, where come out on video within the month. If you are up in disease before a cure is even sought. very hard to be suspenseful, but after Robbins is serving two life sentences back to back. Northern Va. then you can sec it at the Arlington Cinema The movie starts off very strong fifteen writers, all the actors, the Pro- Formerly a rich banker, he was convicted of murdering 'n Drafthouse on Columbia Pike for only $4, which is well and very believable. I was really on the ducer, and Director (Wolfgang Peterson, his wife and her lover. He learns how to survive with worth the cost. Overall this movie is one of the best of '94 some sense of sanity from another lifelong inmate played edge of my seat, but once the virus starts In the Line of Fire) put their two cents in, or any out in '95. If you aren't in NoVa. soon, rent il when by Freeman, who can procure anything for anyone to spread in the United States and an a good idea turned out to be somewhat il comes out. through his outside connections. entire town in California is almost wiped jumbled. yVaoi SouHtU ^hom Uia jiJieio^u.. New Bandmemhens Bmng Chanlorresville's Shake ExpLones rhe Specrmm touch of jazz, and a smudge of pop. Most Bonanza. It was a hell of a fun time. Success TO Belly^s Laresr, King op Panry Music recently, they are distributing their three Shake plays weekly at the Cross- song self-produced demo tape appropri- roads Concert Hall in Charlottesville. A Hunter Seal John Morgan - Aru & Leisure Writer ately titled Three Song Bo- gig that brings in a lot of fans from three of Arts & Leisure Writer debut were the videos "Gepetto" and nanza. Ben Arthur and Marky the four band members alma- • • • • • "Slow Dog". Thank God for football. It must Leta juggle the task of main mater, known to us You may have seen the band Although Belly has yet to re- have been about five months ago now that vocals, but everyone holds as the fun school Belly adorn the cover of last month's lease any videos for their new album, some Saturday away game produced a the singer spotlight at some with Virginia in its issue of Rolling Stone. This comes I imagine the song "Super-connected" needed win by the Keydets. It was the time or another. Live, name... UVA. Their with the release of their second al- will probably be the first. It is clearly first victory in a while and so, like in- Shake jammed through a resume includes open- bum, King, which look almost two the best on the album, and has a har- mates set free, all Rats were granted a dozen original danccable ing for Gib Droll and years to produce. With this new al- mony that reminisces of Star. The taste ofreal life until midnight. Somehow numbers before plung- Egypt. In addition, bum the band has added a female bass title track "King" is another excel- I ended up at The Raven and Crown. A ing into a cover of a stan they host an open mike player who also sings backup vocals lent song with an enthusiastic cho- homey joint, it was housing no more than dard jazz tunes. night to attract a differ- on many songs. This is a pleasant rus, and "Now They'll Sleep" has a eight bar goers that night. For some Unfortunatly Key harp ent crowd and atmo- addition to accompany the strong, yet very pop sound and spirited beat. "Sil- reason I ended up staying for a chance to man and drummer sphere. Despite only seductive voice of lead singer and verfish" seems to be about an es- hear some live music. I sat and watched Keith Halladay was ab- boasting a three song guitarist Tanya Donelly, who fills the tranged lover, and is one of the few as the four membersof the the band known sent when I saw them, and Mr demo. Shake explores ex- album with haunting lyrics in a bold slow songs of the album with a more as Shake neatly stacked amps on amps Substitute percussionist seemed to have cellent musical realms that manner. somber tone than the others. and hummed together, testing the pleas- tanked up on liquid pleasure before the Wide- spread Panic only casually For those of you who are un- King is not quite as good as antacousticsof theplace. The tiny drumset band even started. A bit depressed, 1 rubs against. An excellent party oriented familiar with Belly, they are an alter- Belly's first album Star, but they in the comer hardly looked like a p'ice of nagged bass man Russ Dwyer and the rest band as one can guess by their clever native band from California, com- managed to maintain many of the musical hardware, and to tell you the truth of the quartet to please let me play. After name. 1 highly recommend checking out posed primarily of members of vari- popular sounds and rhythms which I thought I was in for some really bad a lot of pleading, we bounced into "Devil this fun hand if you get the chance. ous other groups such as Throwing made the first album a success. The tunes. Ohconu-aire. Moon" the first recording on Three Song Muses, for example. Star, Belly's addition of the new bass player and Sharing a hometown with Dave first album, went platinum and be- extra backup vocals has definitely MatthewsofCharlotiesville,Shakepaints came popular songs such as "Feed the added significant depth to the gen- an excellent musical picture with colorful Tree". Also produced from their eral delivery of most of the songs. four-part harmonies, a brush of funk, a Southwestern Pennsylvania Orthopedic Associates, Inc. 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