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FINALS ISSUE LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA WED, JUNE 14, 1933 FINALS ISSUE

Promotions Are Win Graduation Honors Thirty-Three Graduates Announced By Largest Glass Of V. M. I. Col. Magruder 132 Men Comprise Col H. N. Cootes Graduation Class R. B. Alhxirt, Will Addresses Graduates Lead The Battalion Relative Graduation Stands Stresses Carrying On O. R. C. Are Announced In E. B. Strange, III, Named Work J. M. Hall First Ranking First Colonel Harry N. Cootes, Cavalry, The following members of the Sergeant U. S. Army delivered the graduating First Class have been declared by the Board of Visitors graduates of Upon the recommendation of the address to the class of 1933 in Jack- the Virginia Military Institute in Commandant of Cadets, the follow- son Memorial Hall this morning. the order named by departments of ing promotions and appointments After having been a cadet himself instruction: in the Battalion of Cadets are here- and having associated with members by announced, effective this date. Chemistry They will be obeyed and respected of the class of 1933 in the Reserve Kimbrough, R. C., Jr., Tenn.; Middleton, J. W., Tex.; Archer, H. accordingly: Officers Training Camp at Fort Meyer last summer Colonel Cootes L„ Va.; Eozel, W. H„ Va.; Marshall, To be Cadet Captains—(1) All- E. R., Va.; Meriwether, W. J., Jr., port, R. B., Jr., Battalion Com- spoke as a friend of the graduating Ala.; Berkeley, H. M., Va.; Gil- mander; (2) Crawford, J. E., Jr.; class and as a staunch supporter of more, W. H„ Va.; Burke, J. C., Va.; (3) Douglass, W. P.; (4) Page, G. his own alma mater. Speaking of Crocker, J. E., Va.; Elliett, B. B„ P., Battalion Adjutant; (5) Smith, Va.; Dickinson, O. B., R. I.; Vaugh- W. E.; (6) Heardt, E. J., Jr.; (7) his contact with recent graduates of an, M. H., Va.; Kelly, R. F., Jr., Way, F., Battalion Quartermaster; the Institute he said, "During my Va.; Rucker, C. H., Jr., W. Va.; (8) Brady, F. C.; (9) Howard, J. G. tour of duty when I was in command Heffner, J. J., Pa.; Wheeler, J. W., To be Cadet First Lieutenants — at Fort Meyer, I had for three years Jr., Va.; Peters, C. H., Va.; More- (1) Tillett, A. B.; (2) Bain, G. E.; head, C., Jr., Va.; Page, L. C., Jr., (3) Goodwin, W., Ill; (4) Baldwin, the pleasure of commanding the R. Va.; Noble, A. W„ Va.; Face, W. N., J. D. C.; (5) Royce, G. A.; (6) i O. T. C. unit from the Virginia Mili- Jr., Va.; Holt, R. G., Va.; Tinsley, Blakemore, N. D. tary Institute and I can truthfully W. F„ Va.; Phillips, B. L„ Jr., Fla.; Ver Milyes, C. V., Pa.; Winston, T. To be Cadet Second Lieutenants and conscientiously say that it was —(1) Farley, E. W., Jr.; (2) Mac- R, Pa.; Moore, M. H., Tex.; Walker, Donald, C. P., Jr.; (3) Buford, A. the most pleasant feature of my J. T., Va.; Nunnamaker, H., Va.; S., Ill; (4) Ward, J. J., Jr.; (5) tour there. I am sure that the Alum- White, W. C., Va.; Martin, E. A., White, W. R.; (6) Contrum, R. W.; , ni would have gotten as great a N. Y.; Stith, W. M„ Va.; Jones, W. Kimbrough And P., Jr., Va.; Todd, J. G., Jr., Va.; (7) Siegel, O. L.; (8) Goshorn, J. Valedictory Is Gov. Inspection i thrill as I did if they had been able A.; (9) Minor, G. G., Ill; (10) Wink- Steidtmann, C. A., Va.; Kaylor, W. ler, H. T.; (11) Rutschow, F. Z.; 'McCarthy Win i to observe the military bearing, the C., Va.; King, C. L., Jr., Va.; Rugh, (12) Nash, P. Delivered By Reports Are | attention to duty, the excellent man- J. L„ K„ Pa.; James, P. H„ Jr., N. To be Cadet Sergeant Major — Medals , ner in which they performed their C.; Orr, R. V., Fla.; Urick, F. W., Reynolds, P. E. Va.; Outten, E. R., Va.; Temple, J., duty, and the morale and esprit Jr., Ark.; Gilliam, G. R., Va.; Jor- To be Cadet First Sergeants — TJEL Harrel T. H. Harrel Is Second Satisfactory i which only the Virginia Military In- dan, M. C., Va.; Johnston, F. P., (1) Strange, E. B., Ill; (2) Stewart, Jackson-Hope Medalist 1 stitute can give, and which they Va.; George, C. A„ W. Va. H. M„ Jr.; (3) Emory, W. W.; (4) Civil Engineering Schupp, C. F., II; (5) Carpenter, Names Principal Institute Retains i exemplified in their daily duties." Pettigrew, W. H., Va.; Cary, J. G. W.; (6) Quigley, T. T. Bob Kimbrough, who this morn- Colonel Cootes spoke of the neces- W., Okla.; Vaughan, R. F., Tex.; To be Cadet Supply Sergeant— Accomplishments ing was awarded the First Jackson- Same High Rating sity for adequate preparation and Crews, S. G., Va.; Bayler, G., Va.; McClung, O. H., Jr. Hope medal, matriculated at the Lea, J. P., Jr., Va.; Hudgins, E. C., the part that schools such as V. M. To be Cadet Color Sergeants— Discusses Benefits of the Institute from Madisonville, Tenn. Interest of Cadets In Mili- Jr., Va.; Grant, W. S., Jr., Mass.; (1) Grasty, J. S., Jr.; (2) Hancock, T. played in the scheme of National Institute To the He graduated with the degree of Holstein, O., Jr., N. Y.; Kirk, J. S., C. W. tary Work Is Defense. He said, "The declaration Ky.; Caperton, L. M., Tenn.; Coxe, Cadets B. S. in Chemistry, being enrolled To be Cadet Company Supply Noted of war in 1917 found us almost un- S. O., Jr., Va.; Harrison, B. P., Jr., Sergeants—(1) Morgan, G. D., Jr.; in the pre-medical section of the prepared to wage war on the scale Va.; Buist, W. E., Jr., Tenn.; Meem, (2) Giles, W. V.; (3) Thurston, C. Members of the Board of Visitors, Chemistry Department for 2 years. Reports from Third Corps Area S. H., Jr., W. Va.; Patterson, A. S., E., Jr.; (4) Humphreys, J. W„ Jr.; it had assumed in France. Slowly Colonel Pendleton, members of the During his four years at VMI Headquarters indicate that The Va.; Kerr, G., Va.; Vance, J. D., (5) Bagwell, W. P., Jr.; (6) List, but surely we expanded our army Va.; Taylor, C. M„ Jr., N. C.; faculty, gentlemen of the corps, Kimbrough was very active in Government Inspection of the In- W. C. to four million men, but in order Douglass, S. A., Jr., Mo.; Ax, G. B., To be Cadet Sergeants—(1) ladies and gentlemen, and brother- work not strictly academic. The stitute held May 2 and 3 was high- to convert them into an effective Mass.; Young, E. M., Jr., Va.; Campbell, D. McK.; (2) Holt, W. past year he was the Photographic ly satisfactory. VMI was given Whited, B. T„ La.; Fink, R. W., C.; (3) Middleton, W. P.; (4) High, rats. It seems rather absurd to ap- combat force we had to procure and Editor of The Bomb, Second Rank- the same high rating which it has Md.; Allen, J. F„ W. Va.; Weaver, F. W.; (5) Foster, I. G.; (6) Ken- ply all of those names to you when train more than 180,000 officers. nedy, J. W.; (7) Parks, E. P., Jr.; you could so easily be grouped un- ing Captain and Battalion Com- enjoyed for the past years. Special W. C., Va.; Gould, J. H., Ky.; Doyle, (8) Elliott, R. G„ III; (9) Sledge. mander and an elected member of comments were made upon the ex- "During this period I was Aide-de-1M. E., Ill, Va.; Hubbard, A. E., Va.; der one name—friends. I do not Camp to our great Secretary of Brayshaw, W. O., Pa.; Hannah, A. T. D.; (10) Oatley, C. W.; (11) Dul- the Honor Court and General cellent instruction and the inter- B mean just friends of mine, but War Newton D. Baker, and shared - Va.; Armistead, H. L., Va ; Cur- (Continued On Pace 8) Committee. est of the students in military •<.,. XV. ,L * Itis, S. C., Va.; Taylor, A. B„ Jr., rather friends of VMI. work, and attention was called to with the other officers of the gen- Va . McCoy R A > Jr _ Va . Hm> A. Frank McCarthy, who received the work which has been done eral staff the stupendous task which G., Ill, Va.; Calliham, P. W., Bust Of General There have been ninety-one days the Cincinnati medal this morning by ROTC students in training re- was thrust suddenly upon us. Jr., La. similar to this one; there have been hails from Richmond, Virginia. He mounts. En ineerin Lejeune Is Unveiled ninety-one classess to precede us to received the degree of Bachelor "The experience gained in produc- ^^ * « the graduation day; and there have of Arts, and during his cadetship ing those officers convinced the con- j^^c.; ' Betts C S Jr. Va,' Statue Is Placed In Memor- Below are extracts from the re- been ninety-one men wha have he has had a fine record in extra- port as released by the Third gress that in college men lies the (Continued On Page 8) been honored as I am now honor- ial Rooms curricular activities. Corps Area Headquarters: source of supply of leaders able and ~~T~ ed. But I say not one of those willing to shoulder the manifold res- jlQj^Qj* J^jlfr "The results of this inspection At 12 noon on Alumni Day, Tues- men has received as great an Tommy Harrel, who this morn- ponsibilities that fall +rtov thQe Wlot or,*f * O ' ing received the Second Jackson- indicate unquestionably high day June 13th, a bust of General honor as I—not one of them has one who commands men, and is Hope medal, calls Lewisville, Ark- standards of administration and The Cadet Selected John Archer Lejeune, Superint- had the privilege of speaking the charged with their training and wel- endent of the Virginia Military In- last word for the Class of 1933! ansas, his home. He graduated training. fare Blakemore and Brady Will stitute, was unveiled. The history with the degree of B. S. in Elec- "The P. M. S. & T. and his as- Although I realize that it is custo- of the bust and biographical notes trical Engineering. "As a consequence the National Lead Staff Next Year mary for one in my position to tell (Continued On Page 8) on the sculptor, Mr. F. Legnaioli, Defense Act of 1920 provides for the of our four years at the Institute At a meeting of the Athletic were presented by Captain Greenlee Reserve Officer's Training Corps, of and to tell what we have contri- Council on May 15th, N. D. Blake- D. Letcher, of Lexington. Brigadier- Tablets Placed In Memory Of which several units are present at buted to the attaining of the Great- more was elected Editor of "The General Samuel D. Rockenbach, the Virginia Military Institute." er VMI, I am aware that your pre- Cadet" for the session 1903-34. The U. S. Army, retired; formerly Four "Brother Rats" Of '33 Speaking to the recipients of com- sence here is testimony enough Chief of the Tank Corps and an missions in the Organized Reserve selection of F. C. Brady as Busi- that you are not unfamiliar with Alumnus of the Institute, class of On Sunday, June 11th, immedi- ent remembrance of the four prom- Corps, Colonel Cootes said, "As a ness Manager was approved. the history of our Class. And it 1889, presented the bust to VMI. ately after the Baccalaureate ser- ising young men called to such fellow cadet I bid you good-bye to The new Editor and Business is my belief that our contributions Captain L. W. H. Peyton, '93, ac- mon the class of 1933 dedicated two untimely deaths. McCarthy went cadet grey. As a fellow officer I Manager have announced their to the VMI are far outnumbered cepted on behalf of the Board of metal plaques in the Memorial on to say that even in the brief bid you success to army blue and staffs as follows: by, and are far inferior to, the con- Visitors. The bust was placed in Garden to the memory of four span of one school year Thirty- olive drab. Yet in fulfilling my Editorial tributions of the VMI to us. True the Memorial Museum. Brother Rats of Thirty-Three who Three had come to love and appre- duties here I would be untrue to S. E. Whitmore, Managing Edi- it is we have done some things. have passed away within the past ciate Carter Braxton, William both the Institute and the Army if tor; J. S. Carr, Assistant Editor; Mr. Ferruccio Legnaioli, the The VMI has become better in four years. Saunders, and Dean Preston. I failed to remind you that in ac- J. A. B. Baker, Assistant Editor; sculptor, has done a number of part, we hope, because of our pre- cepting these commissions you are C. P. MacDonald, Assistant Editor; notable pieces of work in Virginia. sence, but the changes which the One plaque besides an appropri- In the loss of Alfred Knowles assuming grave responsibilities. In S. E. Collins, Sports,Editor; R. W. The statue of General Francis H. Institute has caused to take place ate simple inscription contained who had completed three and a the case of graduates of the Vir- Hannah, Exchange Editor; H. N. Smith at VMI, and the statue of in myself and in the many selves the names of Carter E. Braxton, half years of the allotted four, his William Saunders, and Dean Pres- classmates suffered one of the deep- ginia Military Institute these res Dillard, Literary Editor; P. Z. Columbus and the First Virginia for whom I speak, are far superior 1 ponsibilities are particularly onerus. Rutschow, Engineering Editor. Regiment monument in Richmond to any of the changes we have act- ton. These three classmates of est losses possible. Al had a host Because of your alma mater much Business were sculptured by Mr. Legnaioli. uated. Thirty-Three were lost by the end of friends in barracks who admir- It was regretted that General of Thirty-Three's third class year. ed him for his amiability and his more is expected from you than J. A. McCrary, Subscription Suffice it to say that we came The other plaque, similar in appear- manly qualities. those officers coming from other Manager; W. K. Weaver, Assistant Lejeune and his family were un- in 1929 to take our place in the ance and design to the first, was Mr. Harry H. Holt, father of the sources. You are marked men for Subscription Manager; W. A. Bur- able to be prsent at the un- corps and sporting more numbers erected in honor of Alfred Harry vice-president of the class of on you devolves the sacred duty of russ, Advertising Manager; A. S. veiling. The Superintendent, how- than any former class save a single Knowles, '33, who was fatally in- Thirty-Three and a member of the maintaining the high traditions of Buford, Assistant, Assistant Adver- ever, had already departed for war time class, and more than any jured by a fall from a horse dur- Board of Visitors, accepted the your ancestors—the children of New tising Manager; G. P. Page, Assist- California, where he is to spend class since that time. From that ing the last Christmas furlough. two plaques on behalf of the In- Market must never be found want- ant Advertising Manager; G, G. the summer with his daughter, Mrs. time to this, while our numbers stitute. Mr. Holt delivered a few inS- Minor, Assistant Advertising Mana- James B. Glennon, of Long Beach. have decreased to almost a third Jack L. Epps, president of the word? in closing on the signific- General Lejeune's bust was secur- of the original number, we have first class, introduced the dedica- "Finally on you devolves the high ger; R. G. Baldwin, Assistant Ad- ance of the occasion. ed for VMI through the F. H. Smith led a life which is known to VMI tory speaker, Frank J. McCarthy. honor and glorious privilege of vertising Manager; W. D. Alex- Monument Committee, composed of people and the life which, with In a brief five minute address Mc- The Reverend Franks of the leading into battle the fighintg ander, Circulation Manager; S. B. Colonel Meriwether Jones, Capt. J. slight variation, every other class Carthy stated that it was the de- Episcopal church brought the dedi- youth of this land whenever it Scott, Assistant Circulation Mana- L. Dillard, and Capt. Greenlee D. has led. As the years passed we sire of the first class to leave in cation exercises to a close with a again becomes necessary for us to ger; V. C. Holmes, Assistant Cir- care of the Institute some perman- short prayer. Letcher. (Continued On Page 8) defend her honor with our lives." I culation Manager. Col. Magruder Tells Of Academic Exhibits Dr. C. Smith DeliversPas t Year Has Seen Orchestras Of '33 ttract s tors Many Innovations "Rat" Year W^ork ^ ^ ' Baccalaureate To'33 Rank High With rnJn4ciCadets' Work of the V««Yea«r I--Is. ! TlrDr«. CharlePVinvlops JT. SmithCrai+Vt , "DvooirlonPresidenft Class Dike For Bad Weather of Roanoke College and prominent office force with that of the Com- Displayed Is Changed Those Of Past Gup Competition mandant there. The activities of minister, delivered the baccalaure- the V. M. I. Corps are infinitely The Virginia Military Institute ate to the Class of Nineteen Thirty- The initial year under the rule Guy Lombardo Big Hit A Step Forward more varied than formerly. The ac- Chapter of the American Society Three in Jackson Memorial Hall, of a new commandant would nat- tual personnel in the Headquarters 0f Civil Engineers held "Open Sunday, June 11. At Easter Affairs Stresses Need For Program urally be a year of many changes. consists of the Commandant, and House" in their portion of the Dr. Smith's sermon departed con- The past year has been no excep- of Co-operation Between the Executive, who instructs in the Nichols Engineering Building from siderably from the usual run of tion. The changes—for the most Garber, Saunders, Bert Lown Academic Department three hours Athletics and Military ... _. , , . , , • 11:011>n0n a. m. to 1 00 p. m. on Satur- baccalaureates. His message was part of a minor nature and made and Cummins Prove daily. Piecemeal clerical work is „ y performed by one civilian clerk, ^ June 10th and aSain from clear and concise, and it was to primarily for the benefit of the Popular The end of my Rat Year as Com- one sergeant borrowed from the R. 2:15 to 3:00 P- m- on Tuesday, June the graduating Class alone. He j cadets—have, of course been large- mandant of Cadets is in sight. I O. T. C. without recompense, and 13th. This "Open House" was their took as his text "The uninjurable ly in a military line. Some how- The bright spots of any year at have even been "Taken In" by a two cadet clerks. The aggregate contribution to the Fourth An- Man," portraying at the outset how ever have been of great import VMI are the Cotillion Club dances. few old cadets to the extent that time all of these are available ap- ual Academic Exhibit. the world of today was burdened' and strictly non-military, an occasional Upper Classman n The bright spots of the past year proximates an average of two to Many interesting and instruct- down with men who were not-un- | outstanding achievement adopts a friendly attitude toward xhe far outshone those of former years. three man-hours daily. The rou- demonstrat- me. These few seem trustful that ive eyperiments were insurable, but who were always has been the recognition accorded Since 1930, when the calibre of the tine official andsemi-official cor- I am not attempting to cancel all ed feeling some personal injury. He VMI by The National Association music at VMI dances was at its respondence of the office is typed , , ,, , „ privileges, destroy all traditions, urged all the members of Thirty- of American Universities as an ac- lowest, the orchestras which have gratuitously by the warrant offi- ,the entrance to the building show- and that my thoughts perhaps are Three never to fall in this class, credited technological college. This cer in the R. O. T. C.—emergency ed modern plane table mapping been engaged have increased in not wholly given over to destruc- correspondence graciously by the and determination of the true this class which has always been ' means that VMI is now officially fame and in quality. The orchestra tive schemes. If you think this is Commandant's wife. meridian; through the courtesy of and which will always be a nuis- of the past year were the best not gratifying, just try being Com- recognized as the academic equal ance to humanity. that have played for VMI hops for mandant. To accomplish the administrative the Fairchild Corp., a ten minute of any college in America. Col. many seasons. The 1933 Conti- As I look back over the past work effectively the Executive moving picture explaining the corn- The lecturer built his sermon Couper was very active in secur- months, in more frankness than is should be a full time officer and, piete making of an aerial map was around three requisites for the un- ing this recognition for VMI. lion Club has upheld and improved usually displayed by politicians in to free him and the Commandant shown for the entertainment of injurable man, all of which were I i. Magruder has innovated upon the reputation of VMI dances, from purely clerical work, there Co appraising their tenure in office, I visitors in the agphalt lab rQutine indeed essential. His first require- j many new systems, all designed to that they are the best of the South. should be at least one competent astrtialts and snecial tests seem to recall most vividly a se- lests aspnalts and s eclal te s ment was that a man should have increase the efficiency and ease of The social season began with ries of frustrated efforts. The iner- clerk or warrant officer on duty P f all day. Much constructive work on metals were run- As usual the reverence for the mysterious and operation of their respective fields, Weede-Meyer and his excellent tia in the Corps and in the admin- mystical. Stating that "The world i dom of these innovations band playing for the informal open- istration at times seemed impon- affecting the appearance, discipline hydraulics laboratory attached The w s today is too practical minded," the has been amply proven since their ings. The dances proved popular derable. So much appeared advis- and morale of the Corps could be many visitors. The recently com- able to do; so little of constructive accomplished with a suitable ad- pleted set of model canal locks speaker developed his thought by installation at various times dur- and the support given by the corps change was accomplished. In my ministrative personnel. proved to be of especial interest. illustrating how we want proof of ing the year. New systems of grad- made it possible for the Cotillion y r W Engineering De Club to engage better orchestras more philosophical moments I am re er^rto Ve Co rns of CaS;t ^ ^^ "! everything and how we are never ing for the Garnett Andrews Co., forced to the conclusion that iner- for future dances. Following the activities and not to those pe- P^m-t threw their laboratories; satisfied to accept things as true > Cup and the Fort Myer Cavalry tia—resistence to change—is part opening dances "Genial" Jan Gar- culiarly applicable to the R. . open t0 ali vlsltors; cadets ran tests : without definite proof. He gave cup have led to undoubtedly more and parcel of V M. I. The Institute 0 ber made his appearance for the T. C. Despite the obstacles re- on Electrical and Steam Machin- . President Roosevelt as a living ex- accurate and fairer judgment. A enjoys the qualities of the oak and er An homecoming dance. Jan pleased a ferred to, I feel that some modest y- innovation this year was ampie of a man who respects the ; complete grade sheet showing the has little in common with the tran- large group of alumni who were sitory weed. It can neither be per- results have been accomplished that Third Classmen demonstrat- mysterious and mystical, as a man ratings of the various companies ! celebrating a close victory by the fected nor ruined by any mere and improvements effected. They ed the work which they performed who admits that he does not know has been recorded monthly. All are: ' throughou1—At the year. Flying Squadron over the Wahoos Commandant. The alumni may everything, but who says that "I 0f the factors which should be con- Gratifying results in obtain- from Charlottesville. He proved praise God for this. The Comman- The Psychological Department don't know how it will work, but ! sidered in the final decision and ing loyal support and assistance ; dant has the compensation, when held Ug annual exhibit duri the big hit that he has been at from the tactical staff. The R. O. 1 we'll take a chance." ; award have been included, such he sees his highest hopes only par- week of Finals. Included many former VMI hops. T. C. officers also have generously , , As his second requistie for the as precision and accuracy at drill, tially realized, of knowing that the given their time and efforts in fur- were the standard equipment of Uninjurable Joe Sanders brought his original full effects of his faults also will thering purely Corps activities, in psychological laboratory. A Man, Dr. Smith nam- best lines at parade, guard duty, "Nighthawks", which were organi- be cushioned by inertia. addition to their specific duties. chronoscope, an instrument that ed a proper valuation of life. We intramural athletics, discipline, What are the principal problems zed as Coon Sanders nighthawks. 2. More men than heretofore measures human reaction time to must fully realize what it means etc. A similar sheet has been pub- with which the Commandant is for the Thanksgiving formals and have been kept in ranks without the hundredth of a second was to live and we must become aware I lished for the cavalry cup show- faced? the Second Class Ring Figure. The adversely affecting athletics and demonstrated. A kymograph which we are to best make use of ing the respective grades of the "personality plus" pianist furnish- So far as the cadets are concern- the days which have been given Jpm,w contestantnf s in equitation, pistoctnl l extra-curricula activities. This has graphically showed the effect of ° " " " ™ ed the syncopation for a large group ed, we have the same superior been accomplished against ceaseless to us. So many do not know the marksmanship, and the endurance quality of personnel that always mugcuJar f u and musical resistance. value of their life to themselves! test. Other new systems include a group which was composed of constituted the Corps. Many evils, rhythms was also exhibited. A many charming girls. 3. A curtailment of self-assum- and to their fellowmen. The last the use of cards instead of the old such as physical hazing, have been color mixer and performance board ed powers of certain cadet organi- requirement was a respect for The permit book for signing out on Through with the exams of the effectively eliminated by past au- zations, which created in the Corps were among the features. Stati- Maker of Men. No man can get permit and the use of a sheet con- first term, the whole corps rejoic- thorities. Minor evils persist, but Imperia in Imperio, and were stical appliances for plotting a these can be successfully combat- . far in living a successful life with- taining= al—l th-—e names o—f th—e First ed at the opportunity to dance to wholly incompatible with the spirit curve of ted from day to day by enlisting ,, ,, / "CC a, Spe"a 1 out the aid of God, and he must Classmen for signing out on F. C. the music of Bernie Cummins and of military authority. Coincident blackboard whichU properly fillejd , , ... , . , the sound majority of cadets against always be sought for advice and PD - The card system for permits his New Yorkers. The band had with this was the elimination of in enabled one to make numerous practices which can be shown to many unbelievable technicalities guidance. has led to a much more rigid and played for tlfe Washington and Lee be detrimental to the Institute. The . , * . . , , . . statistical calculations were oper- ' , . , Junior Prom and the Fancy Dress which had wormed themselves into ... , . _ , , , In closine the sneaker naid +ri ! accurate check on the men on Corps is fundamentally sound, but ated cadets The ln cl0Slng the s eaker aid trl two nights preceding. It was the ethics of the Corps. - students' note bute to two greaPt me nP he ha" dI Permit it takes time to make this sound- 4. The system of administering books for the entire year were; the best First Class hop of the ness operative against a particular permits and essential office records placed on exhibition and proved | kn°w,?' „ Ver Wendall Holmes The installation of an intramural year, and it paved the way for evil. 1 has been regularized and improved very effectively the great care and Van Dyke. These men he re- baseball contest has been the out- First Class hops later on in the Good order and military disci- despite the lack of a full-time taken in putting them together. garded as "Uninjurable," and one ' standing result of a plan for more year. pline are matters to be eternally clerical force. The "industrial Chemistry display Iof them lives at the present satis- ' extensive participation in intramu- watched. Like military training, The mid-winter dances brought 5. Competitive inter-company on the third floor of the Maury- fied with his life' They have lived rals' More interest has been shown they have to be fostered by the spirit has been enhanced, and va- Bert Lown with all his boys and most meticulous attention to de- Brooke Hall was made up Of and made use of their lives as all | this year and it is hoped that parti- rious improvements in the Corps cipation will reach even greater his piano. Too much praise can- tail, ceaseless pressure, and by the (Continued On Page 8) should do. have resulted from the operation heights in the future. The added not be given to this maestro who judicious application of rewards of the present scheme for award- had played so long and proved so and penalties. It is not mean or weight of intramurals in the judg- ing the Garnett Andrews Cup. ing for the company cup has been popular at the Biltmore Hotel in low practices which cause the au- 6. The affording of First Class Thirty- Three Bomb Thoroughly one of the causes of this increased New York. His wide reputation thorities concern, but rather care- privates more opportunities for ex- less and negligent habits. It is these interest. was increased with his appearance ercising command has increased Portrays Life At The Institute at the Institute. which affect detrimentally the their interest in, and knowledge Those are some of the diversified morale and appearance of the Came Easters — and Guy Lom- of, drill and has notably improved Nineteen Thirty-three's Bomb ar- . the eye is a long illustrated arti- changes and innovations which Corps. There are many material their own performance in ranks. bardo! It took many weeks of fig- rived in Barracks very early last I cle telling something of VMI his- hay.! take? plaCG tl!is year; Th® appurtenances which would greatly 7. Through co-operation with uring and planning to bring the facilitate the maintenance of good _ military, however, has witnessed foremost band of the United States the Institute Staff, improvement in Friday morning and through the tory, Its present status, and the ; test changes-great, not in order and discipline but which are the grea to VMI to the Easter formals which the general policing of the bar- efforts of an efficient and busy future plans for improvement of ' importance but in number. The lacking at V. M. I., due primarily proved to be the largest affairs to lack of funds. Of these I shall racks and immediate grounds has staff was quickly distributed to the school. In other places through military activities of the cadets been evidenced. By increase in _ the volume this same theme is of the year. The Royal Canadians speak later. an eager Corps u wou]d be us themselves has been made much n e a r a acquired themselves well and there Attention was drawn in an ear- o uX %f tiirs rrhigh- very hackneyed and over- elaborated upon by illustrations, more endurable by the violation of worked was never a dull moment on the lier paper to extra-curricula acti- er standards could, and should be, term to start raving about The first radical departure is in many traditions of long-standing in spacious floor in '94 Hall. There vities which have gradually en- realized in this respect. the Bomb "bursting" in Barracks, the manner of presenting the aca- the Corps. Overcoats have been croached upon the time formerly were approximately four hundred 8. The employment of penalty and also lacking in meaning these demic departments and a very worn to class on the exception- devoted to military work. The girls who attended one or both tour men in the clearing of bridle present times, but it is no exag- Pleasant and attractive departure ally cold days whereas it was schedules do not fully show this 1U is The of the dances the latter part of paths will afford pleasurable rec- geration to state that the radical - entire department in- j formerly a custom for cadets form- encroachment for the reason that April. Everyone was pleased and reational facilities on ground never changes and unique features of eluding professors, writeups, and i f class to freeze. Campaign the military schedule is carried out before utilized. The moral effect ng or everyone agreed that they were but large numbers of individuals this years annual have caused even members is treated as a unit, in- ; hats are now worn with raincapes upon the penalty tourists them- stea the best VMI dances ever. The 1933 are excused on permit. It often more excitement and interest than \ d of the "take 'em in order" as in the regular Army instead of selves of constructive work has un- Cotillion Club scored the triumh of happens that only part of the quesYionabl'y" been''beneficial"" the arrival of a real bomb. The method of former years. The j the old uniform of grey caps with onl past years. Corps performs full military duties The mogt immediate needs for unanimous opinion of everyone who y Possible criticism of the whole i no protection for the face. Light at any one time. This continues to the future affecting the Military has seen a copy of the year-book annual lies in the matter of the j packs were carried on the spring A summary of the dances of 1932- fir be a great handicap to militarmilitaryy el- Department may be listed as fol- is that Frank McCarthy has turned st class individual pictures which hike this year in place of the old 1933 could not be complete without ficiency and puts an undue adminis a paragraph about the part the lows. a superlative piece of work. He might have been clearer and less "ton of lead" which used to break trative burden on the Military De- (Continued On Page 8) Those requiring co-operation hag had the courage to break away contrasting in some cases, but af- partment If V. M. L is to be strict- Qn of cadets themselves, . .. " many a back each year. m ter all this is a personal prefer- room for passing in review between ly a military school it must be that L insistence f° the accepted and established In the strictly military line, ence and the fate of pictures lies kind of school. All activities other direction of the authorities. ,forms whlch Practically tied the changes have been effected in an the companies and the sidewalk to 1 largely in the hands of engravers than academic should be considered Th are. j hands of the editor as far as ori- effort to increase the efficiency limits gates. The work of the staff subordinat, e, to. , th, e military... ,, . an, d (aJ ) Improve' d guard duty. The ; ginalit„y and improvement and printers anyway. A final and precision of the Corps. Rests officers has been lighented and only such should be permitted to be eremon.al features have gh conCerned. The result is a volume orchid should be delivered for the at drill are now beaten at a design their efficiency increased by the scheduled as can be undertaken , . , ,, , . , some improvement, but the sense which may well make year-book weeding out of clubs in name only ated time by the O. D. on the turn- addition of a personnel officer with without interference with funda of responsibility on the part of history at the Institute, and the consequent additional space the rank of captain to the regi- mental military training. out drum instead of the old way sentinels and non-certified members ! devoted to activities which have mental staff and a quartermaster The absence of a department of Qf leaves much to be de' The cover of the Bomb this year under which the amount of drill become an integral and import- with the rank of lieutenant to each physical education has placed an gired a handsome job in black and alloted any company depended on ant part of VMI life. additional burden upon the Mili- ld wit of the battalion staffs. (b) A more thorough elimina- S° h the class seal in a panel the disposition of the commander Thus, has the Institute changed tary Department as well as upon i of technicalities from the | on the left side. Its chief distinc- The beauty section is superb, on that particular day. It has be- during the year 1932-1933. Critic- tly Athletic Department. ' ethic» of the Corpa. j tion is its very simplicity. The and "The Outrage" truly does cred- come increasingly difficult to get creates a gap in the organization ism may be made of the violation ...... , . , . i- (c) A greater sense of responsi- dedication is naturally to General it to its sponsor as well as the away with running late to a for- which results in physical educatioeducationn ..... , , . .. • of tradition—the Institute may be onn. tfvmnQotin,. onrl. 1• ntr. o _miiro , I I bility by upper classmen for their Lejeune whom Thirty-Three proud- editors. In conclusion it might be mation now. It is now necessary and gymnastic and intra-mural getting more like a college—,but * u • ^ j , , . , personal appearance in and out of ly claims as a Brother Rat. The said that it is nearly impossible to step off from your room earlier Sp S ng de nden lareely UP to ick out no one (not even alumni) can on voluntee,. A r. coache^ s Land managers.. : . ranks The injury done the Insti- General also has a full page in the P »n exactly what way this than before due to the fact that tute by careless conduct and ap- The time provided and the meth- bomb stands out most, but the the bugler blows assembly from doubt that all of these changes have pearance evident to numerous pass- section devoted to the First Class ods followed at best are a make- outside of barracks. Thi£ has been improvements and natural ers-by is incalculable. with a writeup similar to his choice probably lies between make- shift. The coordination of these im- practically done away with the developments. The old spirit re- (d) Improved section marching "brother rats", an idea which has up and writeups. McCarthy and portant intra-mural activities re- mains but the outward appear- at class parades. received a universal acclaim from Lea have every reason to feel old yells of "hold it" and prolong- quire a director responsible only ance has changed. If you doubt 2. Those needs which can be the whole school tinctured perhaps tremendously proud of their achi- ed assemblies. Parade has been to the Superintendent. that, get some cadet to sing the provided only by decision of the with a bit of envy by the other evement, and the Class of Thirty- improved in looks by the disposi- The present Corps of Cadets is highest authority. They are new song of this year to you, "So classes toward Thirty-three. three has a year-book well worth tion of the line of companies far- as large as the pre-war Corps at (a) A more complete survey of it's goodbye to Virginia University." The first innovation to stroke treasuring. ther to the rear, allowing more West Point. Compare our staff and (Continued On Fage S) ALUMNI NEWS New York Alumni "Tommy" Harrel Giles B. Cooke General Rockenbach, Col. Magruder Speaks Arrange A Dance Delivers Valedictory Talks To Young '89, Retires At 64 Names Contributions of '33 Distinguished Alumnus Or- To Alumni Meeting At The_St. Regis To V. M. I. PeopleOf State ganized Tank Corps Stresses Services occupied our place, a place which Distinguished military leaders Vincent Lopez Will Furnish grew with importance. We pre- Holds General Lee As have long occupied a foremost Of V.M.I. To State sented our Class show in '32 and place on the roster of V. M. I. Music For Summer Affair we enlivened the routine of bar- An Excellent Example graduates, but because of the ad- Points Out That More State racks life with our mock election vantage of an historical perspective, Support Is Needed All Arrangements Complete the same year. Ninety-five Year Old Clergy- perhaps more has been written of For Hop July 29; Cadets man Only Surviving Mem- the leaders of past decades than Here Came our last year and we took of the present. It is to the latter, Will Wear Uniforms command. It is our hope, and the ber of Lee's Staff then, that one turns upon the an- Aside from her great intangible hope is a sincere one, that we have nouncement of the retirement of contributions to Virginia, the VMI. The New York Summer Dance Giles B commanded well, for we look with Major - Cooke, Class of Brig.-Gen. Samuel Dickerson Rock- "stands as a financial asset to the Committee wishes to remind the 1859 and pride upon this last year. As we the only surviving mem- enbach from the United States state comparable to a great in- Corps of the dance which will be ber of the Army on January 28, 1933. went along our initiative increased [ personal staff of General dustry." held at the St. Regis in New York and with it our industry became Robert E. Lee, urged the young Born in Lynchburg, Virginia, he on July 29. All arrangements have This was one of the high points greater. Our First Class cheer ral- people of Vir- entered V. M. I. in 1885, and from been completed through the assist- the date of his graduation in 1889 made in an address by Colonel lies are a source of pride for we ginia to keep up ance of the New York Alumni, and until his retirement from active John Margruder, VMI commandant feel that they did much to keep their courage it remains only for the men of V. service at the age of 64 years, his of cadets, at the "Parents' Night" alive that spirit which will never "in these trying M. I. to back up this dance to make career has been an active one. His dinner and meeting of the VMI die and which we carry away in times and hold it a successful affair. The V. M. academic degree was in Chemis- Club of Richmond on the eveing our hearts today. The series of to the ideals for try, but like so many other alum- I. dance will have a great portion of May 16 at the Country Club of which your fa- ni, his first venture beyond the of the St. Regis roof to itself. lectures on VMI history, designed Virginia, at which an assembly of thers fought" in walls of the Institute was a posi- to make the corps more familiar some 125 persons were present. The dance will start at 8, but with their great heritage, and so a letter written tion as commandant of a military the dinner will be served at 10 at the request preparatory school, Kemper Mili- "During the past three years, the revealing of facts about our alma tary Academy, Booneville, Mo. instead of an earlier hour as pre- mater, was a most progressive un- of The Rich- state of Virginia has appropriated viously stated. Friends of V. M. mond News On August 1, 1891, he was com- for all purposes at VMI $297,300," dertaking. And the senior coaching missioned second lieutenant of I. men are welcome to attend the plan whereby First Classmen Leader on the Colonel Magruder said. "This in- Major Cooke. Cavalry in the United States Army, dinner with them. As this break coach first year men and help their occasion of his cludes capital $27,300 and operat- and from that date followed a suc- ing expenses $270,000. The latter dance is to be formal, white ducks own brother rats to secure that ninety-fifth birthday, which he cele- cession of varied commands in all Maj. Rombough, ] figures has been just about suffi- will be required to be worn with academic training they missed in brated on May 13. parts of the world. His military F. A., Will Join cient to cover the cost of tuition the coatee or mess jacket. the regular classroom sessions can, Major Cooke's home is at Mat- career may be said to have begun rP St£lff|for Virginia cadets and the tuition The New York Alumni Chapter we proudly say be attributed to hews, Virginia, where he resides as an Indian fighter in the far i West, for he served in the Cree i and board of state cadets. has sent dance invitations to all Thirty Three. It is the culmina- with his wife and daughter. Major its members and they should con- campaign under General Pershing, "During the same three-year per- tion of our achievements and if and Mrs. Cooke have three child- and from that time held the confi- Tate Only Officer Not To Re- siderably increase the number at- carried on will return a large divi- ren, a daughter and two sons. He dence of the man who was to turn In September iod, the federal government ex- tending. Too much gratitude can dend to the VMI of the future. is a frequent visitor to the Insti- choose him later for important as- penditures for support of the R. not be shown to the N< Y. Alumni These few things I regard as our tute, attending especially at finals signments in the World War. Although the recently formed O. T. C. at VMI has totaled ap- for their interest shown in the greatest contributions to VMI. when he renews many friendship During the Spanish - American Civilian Conservation Corps has proximately $345,00 of which it may dance, for without their aid the temporarily called away all avail- fairly be estimated that $321,000 Now let us look to see what the among the older alumni of the War, he served under General Guy dance could not be given. Every- V. Henry in Porto Rico, and later, able R. O. T. C. instructors from ; can be accounted as having been present VMI, the Greater VMI VMI. one attending will be welcome to The letter, which is reproduced during the occupation of Cuba, as V. M. I„ all of the past year's of- ! spent in Virginia. In other words, of yesterday, has given to us. We engineer officer of the District of the homes of either cadets or in Major Cooke's own handwriting ficers, with the exeception of Lieu- , from the federal government dis- came in 1929; we came from the Santiago. More active service Alumni. So its up to you Men of in this issue of The Cadet through tenant Tate, will be back on duty ' bursements, approximately $24,- V. M. I., don't forget the date and moulds of many different locali- took him to the Philippine Islands the courtesy of The Ricmond News in 1903, and there he was princi- next fall. W more have gone into circula- place, for you're certain to spend ties, states and schools. Our out- looks on life, our expectations, our Leader, reads as follows: pally engaged in organizing and Major Morrow and Captain Wilt- tion in Virginia from VMI than the an evening you will never forget! sta ambitions, our desires and our per- "Mathews C. H., Va., administering the work of the shire will continue their work te has appropriated for the In- sonalities were as many as there May 13, 1933 Philippine Scouts. with the cavalry and Captain Mar- stitute. COL. MAGRUDER TELLS were of us. Today we emerge from My Young Virginia Friends:- After service at Fort Oglethorpe, tin will return to take charge of j "During this same period, rough- OF HIS "RAT YEAR" a single mould—that which moulds "On my 95th birthday, I want Georgia; Fort Robinson, Nebraska; infantry instruction, ly 50 per cent of the corps were at the Mounted Service School, WORK VMI men. I would not have you to send my greeting and a mes- The artillery staff will be com- ' out-of-state cadets. It has been sage particularly to you, on whom Fort Riley, Kansas, and the Army posed of Major Rombough, Cap- estimated that the out-of-state ca- understand me to say that we are War College, Washington, he was (Continued From Page 2) all the same, that we have lost our we have to depend to carry on the detailed as an observer with the i tain Hurt, and Lieutenant Waters, dets create a net increase of wealth athletic and extra-curricula activi- individuality, for such is not true. traditions of this great State, and German Army during the early Major David S. Rombough, who is to the state of $1,000 per day during ties to fix throughout the year But rather we have become older, ask that you keep up your cour- months of the World War. He re- , replacing Lieutenant Tate, grad- the school year. which activities are to be permit- we have gained in experience and age in these trying times and hold turned to duty in this country in (uated from West Point with the "If your alma mater is not fully ted, and the specific time from knowledge and we have passed to the ideals for which your fath- May, 1915, with the Cavalry Divi- ; class of 1913 and comes here from appreciated for her intangible con- academic and military duties to be ers fought. In this connection, let sion at El Paso, Texas, and remain- ' the Field Artillery School at Fort afforded each. This was done in through the VMI school of discipl- tributions to the commonwealth, as ine. We have, I truthfully hope, me hold up to you the example of ed there until he sailed for France sm Oklahoma. Captain Hurt and a purely business proposition, it a limited way this year. with General Pershing and the become VMI men. That to us, to the great and good General Lee, Lieutenant Waters have one more will be seen that the Institute (b) The establishment of a de- first units of the American Expe who, in the dark days directly year to serve here. partment of physical education to you, is no meaningless phrase. ditionary Force in June, 1917. In stands as a financial asset to the foster and control all activities Lieutenant Tate has been order- Our Alma Mater has given us after the war, gave his time to France) he served at Headquarter-;. state comparable to a great in- connected with physical education ed to Fort Sill and will make his dustry. first the association with a "tradition teaching of the young people A. E. p., Paris, Commander, Base and intra-mural sports, and the al- of the South and urged them to Section Na St official departure on July 1st. which cannot be excelled-a tradi- ' Nazaire, and fi- "What otherwise of tangible con- lotment of time for these. At the present time, official or- (c) A survey to develop whether tion which is based on the associ- disseminate the truth and correct nally, was called upon to organize tributions does she make to Vir- and command the Tank Corps of ders state that the above appoint- or not time may be provided by ation with and the acts of "Stone- error wherever found. I am your ginia. Teachers, engineers, chem- the A. E. F„ later participating in ' ments win stand but these are the rearrangement of academic wall" Jackson and Matthew Fon- dear old friend, ists and business men, and a large the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne subject to change and it is pos- hours whereby military and ath- taine Maury; on the "stickability", GILES B. COOKE." offensives. August, 1919, found proportion of them prominent ones, letic activities may be conducted if I may use the word, of Francis him back'in the United States, and fbIe that before sch°o1 °Pens next as you all know. in their own designated hours Major Cooke is a retired Epi- fall, changes will be made in the H. Smith; on the never-say die scopal clergyman. Dispite of his for the next five years he served "In any community, man to man, without resort to the present cum- . . ,. . . , __ . personnel of the R. O. T. C. Staff. bersome system of permits, and un- spirit which sprang from the spirit age, he is active and takes a great as Chief of the Tank Corps and , . , , as compared with the graduates of The many transfers being brought ...... , . . due absence of athletes from drills of Napoleon's Guard and which was 'Merest in many things, especi- Commander, Tank Center, Fort , . , , ... , other institutions, we can boast of about by the reforestation work and ceremonies. instituted by Col. Claude Crozet; ally in matters pertaining to the Meade, Maryland. Then a three- . .the worth of our alumni in all 3. Those needs which can be 1 1 now in progress, makes it impos- I ...... in the blood which has been shed Confederacy, its history and its j DistricJ^L t? o^f Washington, an^T^f*d finally ! , civilian pursuits and commumty supplied primarily by the diver- sible to know at this early date, activities in every war in which our country traditions. command of the Second Field Ar- sion of existing funds or by the the exact composition of tactical has participated since 1839, and sec0nd from the associations and tillery Brigade, Fort Sam Houston, "In crises, and recurrently they creation locally of funds. They staff for the coming year. which is so constantly called to friendships we form. No man can Texas, until his retirement. come, there remains something are almost indispensible aids to our attention by the painting to morale, discipline and the orderly do mQre to insure his happiness Such in brief chronological order LT.-COL. EDWARDS from their training on the Hill, and operation of the Corps. my back and by the statue, Vir- that to gather around him a group is the record of a graduate of the life in barracks, which gives them V. M. I., distinguished as an out- ANNOUNCES DAUGH- (a) A postoffice. ginia Mourning Her Dead. This of loyal friends; no men have a a peculiar stamp of character and tradition we learn to know and we standing American soldier. One TER'S MARRIAGE causes them to stand shoulder to (b) Modern end sufficient read- better opportunity to make friends can only imagine the color of the become aware that as VMI men we _ shoulder against the menace, in ing lights for cadets' rooms. and no men utnize that opportun glamorous career that lies behind Lieutenant Colonel Robert O (c) A dignified reception room, must ever live as it dictates. whatever guise it appears. Our ity more than VMI cadets. There these bare dates and names re- Edwards_ .Q8 u s A retired, of removed from the Washington The Institute has given us next graduates are citizens to be relied can be no ties of friendship strong- corded in the files of the War De- Washington D c announces the Arch, where cadets can meet their academic training which ranks with partment. Days under clouds of " '1 ' upon. friends and relatives. er than the ties of brother-rat love, the best. We are trained by pro- alkali dust, nights under star-lit engagement of his daughter, Miss Other high points in Colonel (d) A book of regulations, sim- but at the same time those ties fessors who, we have learned, have skies on the plains of the West; Eleanor Campbell Edwards, to Mr. Margruder's address follows: plified and brought up to date. are ones which we find not only the ability to impart essential the typhoid-infested concentration William Henry Howard, Jr., New "To begin with, VMI stands (e) A full-time Executive and hard but impossible to describe. We camps of the Cuban campaign; York City, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. clerk for the Headquarters Corps knowledge and who excel in be- understand them and we enjoy alone. There is no other school in ing real men and leaders. With scourge-ridden Santiago; the steam- H. Howard, of Indianapolis, Ind. Virginia, or elsewhere with which of Cadets. them, but to the outsider they must ing jungles of the Philippine Is- Miss Edwards is a graduate of the 4. Those needs (of the Military the academic school we have re- to compare it. Its objectives in always remain mysterious and lands; war-torn Germany, Belgium Marlborough School in Los Angel- Department) which can be sup- ceived the benefits of a military training and education are differ- vague. You must live within those and France. And through it all, (Continued On Pace 6) plied only by the appropriation of school which we look upon as sec- four walls, you must associate with that struggle which is a part of ent, and its methods are unlike State funds. They are only such ond to none, and which is general- each other more than brothers : the texture of an army ofifcer's nition of his efforts in the face of those of other institutions. . . needs as should be supplied by the ly regarded as second only to West ordinarily do, you must suffer to- : We-the struggle for perfection in great difficulties was the gift of a "At some time in the past—I do State in order to bring the facili- Point. We have been disciplined „ .. . , ., . organization, administration and bronze statuette of a mountain lion not know when—the honor system ties afforded the R. O. T. C. at gether, you must have the same " b ' ...... „, . together, we have been command- at bay by his associates in the or- took root at VMI. Honor systems V. M. I. reasonably in keeping with , training; and with it, the clash of ganization of the Tanks Corps in ed together and we have command- are not inaugurated—they are the the annual federal expenditures at mirror-like gloss on your shoes, personalities, the contacts with France. The statuette bears this . , the institution. At present these ed together—all of which we are you must serve guard duty togeth- | mentalities, great and small, civil, inscription: "From his mess-mates, natural expression of the ethics are considerably greater than the er, you must dine together, you political and military. While on of b s told and which we hope to be true, must drin and parade together you the Ughter side one may see the to Brig-Gen. S. D. Rockenbach, a °y learned and practiced in State appropriations. the fits us for the life that is ahead. must have been cadets Is it any threads of the iife of the peace. soldier who forged the steel point ir homes. (a) Materiel building and gun Indeed, the benefits of a combina- wonder that we realize all too time American army off 'duty ' - of an army, sans forge, sans tools." "In a military atmosphere, it is sheds. Valuable federal ordnance It is no slight indication of the natural that predominant moral in- tion which is hard to equal, are well that we are suffering our hunting, dancing, sports-following— and other government property I contributions "of our school" to us. loyalty of a V. M. I. man, nor of stincts tend to become codified greatest loss today-the loss of con- General Rockenbach's career re- are kept in the weather or in dust- I come now to the life in bar- fleets it all. the spirit of V. M. I. men in gen- Here the instincts are honorable blown open sheds. This condition tinual association with our brother racks—a phase of our life here, For his accomplishments he has eral, that General Rockenbach and chivalrous Unquestionably( creates unfavorable criticism an- rats? i received enviable honors. He has should place fast in his recollec- „.. .. . , , ^ ««IMJ. nually from Army Inspectors, and the value of which cannot be esti- 1 that was And so is we have contribut tion of personal incidents in his f ] wholesome in Virginia mated accurately We receive two ~ -' been awarded the Distinguished life adds a great burden to the R. O. mated accurately. We receive two ed our bu to yMI and in return she Service Medal of the United States, career, a year spent as Com- . contributed to the code of T. C. officers and Enlisted Detach- general benefits from the life in has repaid us a thousand times the French Croix de Guerre with mandant of Cadets at the Insti- ethics—the honor system-of VMI. ment in maintaining the property college; one from the study, which The time passes swiftly and I palm, the French Legion of Honor, i tute—it reflects the essential in- "Today, despite of the variable in presentable condition. I includes class work and above all would not detaiinn you much longer ' and the British Order of the Bath, gredient of the true soldier—maker influences at work through the (b) Permanent stables. The pres- ! extra-curricular activities, and the id On pave 8) But perhaps the most signal recog- j as well as leader of men. (Continued On Pa*e 8) (Continued On Puve 8) (Continued great as that of any normal corps, it has combining a goodly amount of tact and per- of the Board of Visitors. Accordingly, ath- THE CADET been greater to be incited only by losing sonality with this frankness so as to make letes desirous of working their way through Publication of the teams, than that which was incited by win- it agreeable. VMI find no place for them here. VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE ning teams. Tt remains with you to keep The VMI Cadet- -cosmopolitan, respectful What athletes the Institute does have LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA high the morale and to protect the undying Official Production of the V. M. I. Athletic Association. of tradition, neat, gentlemanly, proud, frank, (and we have our share) come here through spirit of the corps. 1 tactful, personable. Could there be anymore ,ove for the traditions of VMI and not $2.50 Per Year Published Every Monday characteristics which would more strongly | through anticipation of being rewarded fi- Entered as second-class matter at Lexington, Virginia, under lead to individualism and distinction? Could Act of CongresB, October 8, 1917. V. M. I CADET any college offer more in the development nancially for their services. That handicaps T. H. HARREL Editor-in-Chief A V. M. I. Cadet. What's he like? What's of character ? Hardly! And that is why all the Institute on the athletic fields, but the J. E. CROCKER Business Manager he look like? How does he act? Is he really Keydets should reive their cadetship in purity of VMI athletics has long been a Editorial Board very different from other college men? Why spirit throughout the remainder of their life. source of pride to sons of the Institute. R. S. SINGLETON Managing Editor Never should they part with these invaluable O. D. SMITH Assistant Editor do people say that you can tell a VMI cadet There are two paths open for the better- J. S. METCALFE Assistant Editor traits. Remain a VMI Cadet'whereever you R. M. CLEWIS. Jr. Sports Editor anywhere ? ment of VMI athletics in the future. One is W. P. JONES Assignment Editor go—whomever you become! A. E. SUSONG Literary Editor J. S. LAY. Jr. Exchange Editor Well, let's seee he's actually not vitally dif- employing the services of devoted alumni L. B. JONES Engineering Editor N. D. BLAKEMORE Alumni Editor ferent from the typical American college stu- who will interest boys worthy of being rep- Associate Editors dent—not basically, that is. He is, however, UPON BECOMING ALUMNI resentative VMI men to come to the Insti- L. M. Caperton, C. E. Greiner, W. P. Keithley, A. E. Van Petten, S. E. Whitmore, J. S. Carr, J. A. B. Baker, J. B. an individualist in many of his outward char- We members of the first class who receive tute—boys who will not expect financial as- Gray, J. D. C. Baldwin, P. Z. Rutschow, I. R. Littrell, S. E. Collins. C. P. McDonald, I. G. Foster, W. P. acteristics. our diplomas today are confronted with a sistance. It is a matter of common knowl- Bagwell, W. P. Middleton, J. R. Philpott. F. .J. McCarthy, W. W. Emory; more abrupt change in the status of liv- W. R. Hannah, And right here let us refute a popular im- edge that such athletes are few and far be- C. Schupp. ing than we have ever experienced before. tween, but they do still exist. It is up to pression. It has often been said that West We are passing from a unified Corps of Business Staff Pointers and Midshipmen are all alke, that the alumni to point out to such boys the C. A. PAYNE Subscription Manager Cadets where we have all been units in a R. P. KELLY e Advertising Manager men from these two schools are all molded E. C. HUDGINS Assistant Advertising Manager big machine—all of us working together academic, military, athletic, and historical B. P. HARRISON Assistant Advertising Manager W. F. TINSLEY Assistant Advertising Manager from the same cast. Never shall that be true and toward the same end—to a world which features of the Institute. Each year such R G AM F. F : A ££N ASSISTANT CIRCULATION MANAGER of VMI Keydets. There are many things is not so tolerant and understanding. boys do come here, but the number can be that they learn to do alike in the four years Member Intercollegiate Press Association of Virginia Qf their cadetghip yet, in fundamental With the advent of this change comes the increased. question of how we are going to conduct characteristics, the individual members of The other course that can and should be TO THE CORPS ourselves and how much we are going to , , . ,, , , , , , , ,. . , „. , , ., . ,. ... . the Corps of Cadets are as different as their , , . , , . , , , ,, employed is the development of what undis- At finals each year it is the privilege of ,. , ,, , , . do for our alma mater which has fostered j ' respective homes are scattered geographi- us through four of the best years of our life, covered athletic material we have here with- the Editor of The Cadet to write a few words cally. During our four years of service at the In-!in our walls at Present. As a general rule to those who remain behind to "carry on." few cadet stars come into their own until Thus, we see the basis for one of a VMI stitute we have received a training which i His advice is to every man and to every cadet>s mogt valuable traits-he is a cosmo- we believe to be unparalleled by that of any their second or first class year. Of course Class, and the advice is from one who has polite. Each September about 300 boys come institution of higher learning. We have there are numerous exceptions, but the gen- had associations with every department of from all parts of the country to live in the been receiving a background and a prestige eral tendency is for our leaders to blossom forth late in their sch o1 his alma mater—from one whose love for closest possible association for nine months that wni stand us in good stead when we ° careers. The de- his school cannot be surpassed, and from a year for four years- The Present Corps .have departed for the last time through velopment of undeveloped latent material in each sport at the Institute has been brought one whose hope in the future of VMI cannot contains representatives from 44 states and the portais of the Institute, our be destroyed ^ foreign countries. That, in itself, is ex- For these intangibles which we have re-, abou. t . by th, e„ har. d. ,wor , k of , our , excellen, t coac ceptional, but the life in barracks makes i t Leiveu we uwe a debt of gratitude to the ^ *taff which knows how to get the The men of Thirty-Three know tha t theJy pvp„ mnr- OY+rnnT.,«nni-v T ivino- in tbc nnr , . . - , . . even more extraordinary. Living m the nar- Institute which will be difficult to repay. most out of the limited time allowed for prac- are leaving the reins of leadership m cap- row confines of barracks, seeing each other.^ we pagg from the Corpg of Cadets to tice by the military authorities. The further able hands—they know that the high ideals many times each day, makes each cadet ex- the Corpg of Alumni we are entering a great development of a strong Intramurals pro- of the corps will be maintained, and they-tremely familiar with the idiosyncracies of | fraternity comprised of men who are loyal gram lasting throughout the school year expect the usual progress to be the work of his fellow-cadets. He absorbs many of these ! to the principies upon which VMI was will enable more possible material to be un- the leaders they know exist. which are, for the most part, provincialisms founded. It will be our duty to send men covered. A more equitable adjustment of ncal of the The men of the corps have duties which M respective home territories. back to the institute—not just anybody- the time allotted to the scholastic, military, Thls and athletic sides of VMI would result in have been cut out for them. You must work digestion of numerous local character- but men who are outstanding and worthy more, and much needed, time for practice. to the utmost of your ability to maintain the j istics and their subsequent combination of the gray which they ghaH wear We corps in the high place which it occupies. makes each cadet truly cosmopolitan. should feel obligated to tell others who are The Commandant is working on such a '^The object of your school is to build men Then there is the reverence and deep-seat- interested in our school just what it stands scheme. It is to be hoped that it will be who are trained in the fundamentals and ed respect which a VMI cadet feels for the for and what it has meant to us. And we carried thr°ugh shortly. who can be good citizens in time of peace or Proud traditions of his Alma Mater. The should not capitalize upon the faults which In this modern day and time to refer to good soldiers in time of War. One of the intense interest in and large attendances at are unavoidable in any institution or organi- anything sentimental is considered old-fash- most important steps in the process of build- j the history lectures held this year are ample zation. ioned and out of place. But even to the most ing the VMI man is the rat year. So it re- J Proof of such a pervading spirit. And there Finally, we must keep in mind the fact cynical of us, there yet remains one fur- is the exact word—Spirit—for it is this per- mains with the corps to keep the rat year, that even though we are not wearing the ther aid in the development of VMI athletics and to keep the rat system functioning meating atmosphere of great men and great |gray Qur actiong are reflective of our train- —the keeping alive of the spirit of VMI in smoothly. Characters are built during the j deeds of which the history of the Institute ing at the Institute and provide a means for the realm of athletics as great VMI teams first year at VMI, and those characters are is written that forms the basis of the re- others to form their opinion about V. M. I. | have done in the past and ever shall do. made stronger during the following years, jnowned "Spirit of VMI." men throughout the world. Le us try to There must be no let down during the en- Those are the more intangible, inner char- conduct ourselves in such a manner as to tire course. And VMI has done her work; [ acteristics of a Keydet. His outward ap- avoid casting any reflection upon our alma COLONEL DODSON if you don't believe it, compare a rat class ; pearance is equally individual. Meticulous mater and let us prove ourselves worthy of It seems only right that some of the space with the finished product. neatness is taught him through the efforts the trust which has been placed in us by of this last Cadet of 1933 should be devoted The accomplishments and spirit of the of the cadets themselves to always show the allowing us to call ourselves "graduates of; to Colonel Richard Stearns Dodson. The corps have made VMI what it is today. It is VMI uniform to the best advantage—to make the Virginia Military Institute." Class of Thirty-Three was under the leader- through accomplishments that the history the "wearing of the grey" a ritual in itself, ship of Colonel Dodson for three years and of your classes will be recorded. And you Gentlemanly conduct is unnecessarily taught many of the fundamentals of Cadet life know that there is much to be done, that him, unnecessarily since only the gentlemen WHITHER V. M. I. ATHLETICS? were learned under him. He came to VMI there are conditions which exist and which remain at the end of the rat year. The others Discussing the present status of VMI ath- with a purpose, and there are none who can should be altered. But take it slowly. Map are weeded out by the various methods which letics and discussing the present economic say that he did not accomplish it to the sat- out a program, go to the ones who can help rid the school of undesireables. This weed- depression are two subjects about which isfaction of all. you and ask the advice of those who are in j ing-out process, carried on during the rat many words have been written and spoken The five years that the commandant of position to know. You will find that they year, is another source of distinction for the by every member of the corps. Perhaps Thirty-Three's first three years spent at the will be in sympathy with all moves which Keydet. It is distinctly a VMI process—not there is some connection between the two Institute were ones of progress. He did will work to the betterment of your alma, adapted to ordinary college life. subjects, perhaps not. much to raise the standards of the school mater, and that they will always be open to It is impossible to neglect the obvious As the financial depression has become and to secure appreciation for its work. He receive suggestions and plans. Many im- pride of a Keydet. Some call it conceit. True worse and worse, competition in the business dealt the death blow to the fragments of provements which have been made have he does believe sincerely that there is no world has become keener and keener. Simi- hazing which remained when he came, and come from suggestions from within the place as good as the Instiute—that he pos- larly, in the past three or four years the although he suffered some from lack of pop- corps. But above all—never take a step sesses training and character superior to competition for prospective athletes among ularity among that first corps he command- without due consideration, never do things those of other students. Yet, conceit, as the colleges of the Old Dominion and else- ed, the value of his work has already been which will not be a credit to your school. Do commonly used, infers a false, assumed at- where has been keener than ever before. It recognized. Throughout his five years as not be radical. titude. The VMI cadet feels sincerely that is only natural that with declinig incomes senior Professor of Military Science and Your school is great. It is the greatest the school and its students are exceptional. at home that high school and prep school Tactics the corps of cadets received super- of the great, or so you will realize when you Thus, it is preferable to call this feeling true athletes should look over the various col- ior ratings from the War Department. pride in the traditions and fame of its Alma have reached the point that we have reach- leges and their respective inducements, fi- Notable among the things for which Col- Mater. ed. Never hesitate to push VMI, never fail nancial and otherwise, before matriculating. onel Dodson's term as commandant will be to help her along all that you can . It is not Finally, the Keydet is the very personi- And since the financial aspect has tended to remembered was the time alloted for ath- necessary to caution you against talking fication of frankness. We find the origin of loom larger and larger since the fall of 1929, letics. The military and athletic depart- against her, but do more than that—talk for this again in his life in Barracks. At no the schools with the most attractive finan- ments worked in complete harmony. He did her. Your school needs men, and more men other school do we find the students ridi- cial inducements in the state have fared bet- away with the silly little caps which were need your school. Remember that if you culing each others' physical peculiarities as ter than the ones offering scant aid, or none worn until 1930, the uniforms of the corps dpn't push her, and don't tell her good points, at VMI. From this ridicule of physical char- at all. were better tailored than ever before, he no one else will bother to do it. acteristics it is a short step to open and gen- VMI has no jobs for its athletes, nor for abolished reveille which took from academic There is no real necessity to ask you to eral "kidding." This progression continues any other worthy students as far as that time, and he extended the time of taps so keep alive the VMI spirit. It will never die. into the cadet's civilian life where he employs goes. The Athletic Association has nothing as to allow more time for study. His years But you can do much to help it along. The terse, frank statements. It is to his credit, to do with any of VMI's few scholarships; were ones of accomplishments and the Class spirit of the past two years has been as however, that he should usually succeed in they are awarded entirely at the discretion of Thirty-Three pays tribute to him. EDWARD L. WINS THE

KOSTAINSEK PORTER CUP

Varsity Baseball Directory 1932-1933 Athletic Council Directory 1933-1934 Thin Clads End

Men End With Athletic Association Meets; Awards Athletic Association Year Of Marked President P. C. Edmunds President G. E. Bain Win Over U. of R. Vice-President G. E. Bain Monograms Vice-President J. J. Burgess Editor-in-Chief T. H. Harrel Editor-in-Chief N. D. Blakemore Individual Success Monogram Club Monogram Club Victory Over Spiders President C. L. Siegel Baseball And Track Men President To be Elected Trackmen Finish Season Lone Win Of Season Vice-President W. E. Smith Are Rewarded For Work Vice-President To be Elected Secty.-Treas E. L. Kostainsek Secty.-Treas To be Elected By Placing Second In State Football Team of Next Year Will Suf- Lathrop Given Monogram In Football Wellford In the Quarter and Coach W. C. Raftery Coach W. C. Raftery fer the Loss of Only Four Captain E. L. Kostainsek Wrestling; Managers Relay Team Proved Best By Graduation Captain C. E. Straub Manager R. M. Berkeley Are Selected Manager E. J. Heerdt, Jr. In the State Rat Manager P. C. Edmunds Rat Manager O. P. Gillock The 1933 baseball campaign was The last meeting of the VMI Ath- Basketball The 1933 track team won only letic Council was held the first Basketball by no means successful for the var- Coach W. C. Raftery one dual meet, tied another, and Tuesday after the completion of the Coach W. C. Raftery sity nine. This aggregation of Captain P. C. Edmunds lost three, but proved to be prob- Baseball season in May. The meet- Captain P. G. Travers nine fighting, glove and spike-be- Manager C. E. Greiner ably one of the best individual ing was held primarily for the pur- Manager F. H. H. Browning decked lads went through the Rat Manager J. W. Horseman winning teams ever to exist at the pose of awarding monograms to Rat Manager J. Armstrong whole season with but one lone Institute. Although the dual meet Wrestling members of the spring sports teams Wrestling win. However, despite the fact results were not enviable, the Coach Pete Hesmer and to approve the selection of the Coach To be Elected that the smaller digit of the ratio spike-clad boys took second place Captain W. C. Landis EDDIE KOSTAINSEK Editor and Business Manager of Captain C. R. Dorrier of 1-9 was theirs, the baseballists Manager W. H. Pettigrew THE CADET. Cadet N. D. Blake- Manager W. P. Douglass in the State Meet at Lexington, should have come out at least with Rat Manager W. C. Weaver more was selected Editor of the Rat Manager A. B. Tillett close at the heels of the Univer- an even break, as many of the Boxing Annual Porter Cu£ THE CADET for the session 1933-34 Boxing sity of Virginia. scheduled contests were won, only Coach Capt. R. H. Knox and F. C. Brady was selected as Coach Capt. R. H. Knox Wellford, captain-elect, wac high to be thrown away by foolish er- Captain J. L. Epps the Business Manager for the Captain G. E. Bain point scorer of the team and the rors. Old Man Jinx seemed to Manager W. W. Holt ||Award*GoesjTol] same term. Manager P. Z. Rutschow best individual winner on the team. have a watchful and evil eye on Rat Manager B. P. Harrison Monograms were awarded in Rat Manager R. S. Gilliam He was undefeated in the quarter, Ernie Outten and his boys during Track ^J E. HKostainsek Track to the following men: Xrack at which distance he holds the the whole season. Many of the Coach Lieut. Col. H. M. Read G. Kerr, C. Morehead, E. L. Coach Lieut. Col. H. M. Read state record and in which he set games were ours up to the point and Pete Hesmer. Phillips, F. P. Johnston, W. F. ! Captain H. B. Wellford a new Southern Conference record where Jinx stepped in, at which j Captain E. L. Phillips Big Californian Distinguished! Tompkins, E. P. Bailey, W. A. Bur- Manager J. M. Goodwin jat Durham of 48:2 sees. In the point he did his dirty work. The J Manager J. F. Allen russ, M. M. Milton, P. Z. Ruts- Rat Manager T. K. Vertner half mile- he was defeated only Self In Football And Boxing once, and that was in the State boys fought hard and clean and Rat Manager S. G. Crews chow, T F. Ryland, R. P. Smith, Baseball should have been given better Baseball Kostainsek Acclaimed Most W. H. Turner, M. Urick, H. B. Coach W. C. Raftery meet when he was nosed out by Lauck of Virginia. Not to be con- breaks but Fate and Jinx, that in- Coach W. C. Raftery Versatile Football Player wellford, A. C. Wills. Captain A. S. Buford separable pair of "athletic racket- Captain E. R. Outten Monograms were awarded in Manager S. E. Collins, Jr. fined to these two distances, he In V. M. I. History gave excellent showings in the eers," crossed their fingers on us Manager R. M. Clewis Varsity Baseball to the following Rat Manager ... P. G. Travers two-twenty and century dashes, and issued out the negative. It is Rat Manager H. J. Pence men: The annual award of the Porter Cross Country and raced anchor on the State sincerely hoped that by the time Cross Country P. C. Edmunds, A. W. Noble, E. i coach Lieut. Col. H. M. Read, for the call for the 1934 season, Cup to the most outstanding all- championship mile relay team. Next Coach Lieut. Col. H. M. Read R. Outten, A. S Buford, S. B. Captain W. A. Burruss these two "Jonahs" shall have been round athlete has been awarded season should find Wellford at his and Pete Hesmer. Scott, J. J. Ward, C. Ferrara, C. Manager J. M. Goodman ousted from our midst and barred for the 1932-1933 session to Ed- M. Gilbert, I. H. Smith, D. A. best and many a record will be in Captain W. H. Turner Rat Manager T. K. Vertner danger when he takes the track. from further re-entrance. ward L. Kostainsek of California. Pitkethly. Manager J. F. Allen Gym Team In addition to the above, mono- Captain Phillips did excellent The brunt of the pitching was Rat Manager S. G. Crews "Kos," as he is familiarly known Coach To be Elected grams were awared to Jimmy Mor- work up to the time an injury to carried on the shoulders of Smith, Gym Team ' to his many friends in the corps, Captain & Manager To be Elected gan and Julian Carr for their ex- his leg forced him out of compe- Blenkstone, and Gilbert who also Coach Capt. Nils Granfelt has proved himself an athlete of Fencing Team cellent worlt on the Tennis Courts. tition. He was a consistant point did the work on the receiving end Captain C. F. Noble the first water in his sojourn at Coach To be Elected These are the first monograms giv- ~ „„ „„ , aggregator up until this unfortun- when he wasn't in the box, "Swish" Manager J. S. Kirk the Institute. Not only has he ex- Captain C. M. Moody en in tennis since 1929. ate mj Edmunds, the veteran keystone Fencing Team j celled in athletics at VMI, he has Manager C. TFT. O'Riordan For service on the Varsity wrestl- In the distance runs, Burruss sacker, played his usually brilliant Coach Capt. Nils Granfelt also proved a capable leader and Riding Team ing team after the midwinter Ath- game throughout the entire season Captain J. S. Metcalf | an inspiration to his teammates. continued his brilliant and stellar letic Council meeting, C. P. Lath- Coach To be Elected and was among the leading hitters Manager C. M. Moody His complete unselfishness has al- performances at the two mile until rop was awarded a monogram in Captain G. J. James of the team. "Kid" Buford took Rifle Team ! ways characterized his work in the he too was forced out of competi- Varsity wrestling. Lathrop scored Rifle Team good care of the hot corner and Coach Lieut. E. B. Howard J realm of sports. As a second class- tion by a leg injury. At this time, a victory over VPI in addition to Coach To be Elected should prove an iron wall against Captain W. O. Brayshaw j man "Kos" willingly allowed him- Milton began to show his versital- 1 winning second place in the South- Captain R. Redding the enemy when he takes the field Manager R. S. Singleton self to be shifted around in the ity as a distance man and wound ern conference wrestling tuorna- Manager J. A. Goshorn as captain next season. Scott Pistol Team line, a fact which probably cut up the season by capturing second ment after the regular monogram guarded the initial sack while Coach Lieut. Tate, F. J. him out of recognition on the Pistol Team place in the two mile at the State had been awarded in the sport. Ferrara covered the shortstop ter- Captain W. P. DeSaussure (Continued On Page 8) Coach To be Elected meet. Turner and Milton in the ritory. Noble, Ward, Pitkethley, Manager G. R. Gilliam Cotillion Club mile kept up their good time and and the veteran of three seasons, Cotillion Club President J. P. Leary only on a few ocasions were they Outten. held down the outfield po- President R. M. Berkeley Fencers End Season By Making Vice-President C. F. McCallum forced to run their best. sitions. Vice-President .... E. M. Young Treasurer E. J. Heerdt, Jr. In the hurdles and sprints, new For material next year, Coach Treasurer F. J. McCarthy Clean Sweep Of Sou. Con. Titles Second Class Finance Committee (Continued On Pace 8) Raftery has practically the same Second Class Finance Committee Chairman To be Elected team back; the only ones leaving Chairman E. J. Heerdt The 1933 Fencing season again The first match of the year re- Treasurer TO be Elected Pist0l Team Ends being Capt. Outten, Edmunds, and Treasurer R. S. Gilliam was marked by a strong team in suited in a close victory by the Dramatic Club Noble. The entire infield with the Dramatic Club 1 spite of the losses by graduation University of Baltimore; the score President H. N. Dillard First Full Season exception of Edmunds will be back President F. J. McCarthy Business Manager P. Nash from the former year. This year ending 8 to 7 their favor. he! as will an entire outfield. This Business Manager O. D. Smith T also was marked by the beginning, second match resulted in a win The Bomb Palmer To Succeed DeSaus- coupled with the unknown Rat The Bomb in competition, of a three weapon equally slim for V. M. I. against Editor-in-Chief G. A. Royce sure As Captain material should give Bill Raftery Editor-in-Chief F. J. McCarthy team. For the first time the Cadet Business Manager R. S. Gilliam a nucleus for a winning and hard- Business Manager J. P. Lea William and Mary; the score again The Cadet Showing a persistent, though hitting bunch of baseball artists in The Cadet Fencers were able to use, in com- being 8 to 7. A match with Rollins 1934. Editor-in-Chief T. H. Harrel petition, all the weapons used in was unfortunately forfeited as they Editor-in-Chief N. D. Blakemore \ gradual improvement, the V. M. I. Business Manager J. E. Crocker practice; namely, foil, epee and were unable to come at the last Business Manager F. C. Brady Pistol Team won five out of four- teen A. I. E. E. saber. moment. A. I. E. E. matches, losing only two Riflemen Complete Chairman P. C. Wooters Metcalf (Captain), Ax, and Win- On April 4th and 5th the S. I. F. Chairman J. A. B. Baker matches in the last seven shot. De- Secretary T. H. Harrel ston, all first classmen, and all ex- A. Tournament was held at Wil- Secretary J. M. Goodwin Saussure, captain of the team, was Successful Campaign A. S. C. E. perienced men, will be lost to the liam and Mary. The first day was A. S. C. E. f consistent high score man, close- Chairman L. M. Caperton team through graduation. Metcalfe devoted to the team competition in Officers To be Elected • X followed by J. W. Palmer. A Redding To Lead '34 Small President R. F. Vaughan fought regularly with the foil and , , , .. ,r „ T . , , VAS tabulation of scores shows a rise which the V. M. I. team placed sec- s- . ,„_„ .... " Vice-President C. F. McCallum with the epee and besides the work Bore Men i ond to William and Mary. The President O. E. Lanford from 1273 flred in the first match, Secretary J. Armstrong he accomplished with these wea- Treasurer C. E. Straub second day, the day of the individ- Vice-President G. G. Minor to 1318 in the last- These matches Braving the loss of several good i pons, his interest and his active werof Chicagoe fired , U. of Illinios, and Ohio Cadet Orchestra ual tournament, resulted in what Secretary R. H. Jones with such schools as U. men such as Carter, Moody, and leadership had much to do with the W. W. Cave state- Director W. W. Cave was practically a clean sweep for Cadet Orchestra McGee, the 1933 sharpshooters developing of the team. Ax was a I. H. McMann Not only did Capt. Hurt bring C. F. Noble the V. M. I. men. Moody won the Director worked hard to overcome this dis-! Head Cheer Leader regular and fine performer with the team into promience by his individual epee championship, Win- Manager advantage. The loss of the serv- the saber, whose consistent work coaching, but he was also respons- been received at the date of this ston won the saber title, and Win- Head Cheer Leader To be Elected ices of Lieut. Howard were keen- will be much missed. Winston at V. M. I. is entering its fourth ible for the construction and equip- ly felt, but Captain Wiltshire, i pu^lica"on" „ „ „„ . . . was undoubtedly the man who ostof nWillia and mMoody and , Maryalong, sharewith dMac thke ' Brayshaw, th e 1M1932-193 10 3 Captain „ — ...... year of existence. During this ping of a new, modern range and Lieut. Tate, and Lieut. Waters: turned in the outstanding work of,™'" a"er an attempt time it has been up in the front of the Rifle Team, was a consist- the purchase of new .22 Colts to were worthy successors, spending the season which was climaxed by to fence off the tnple tle resulted of the fencing competition in the supplant the old Army 45's used ent scorer for the Keydets. Bray- another tie. The individual much of their time in this capac- the winning of the saber title at South. In its first year, it was formerly. Throughout the season, shaw, Archer, Dingman, Calhoun, winners were given medals for • ... , ... ity. the Southern Inter-Collegiate Fenc- Haymen, and Redding, made up .. . , j i • runner up in the championships, promising new material developed ing Association Tournament and by first, second and third places. T , ... , . . The season started off with five the regular team. Brown offered r . In its second year it was undefeat- which will undoubtedly give V. M. his sharing in a triple tie, the foil wins out of the first seven match- his services as a substitute. Red- With a strong nucleus remaining champion and held the individ- I. an excellent te'a^'thfs'year 7 championship with his teammate, ed es. The remainder of the season ding, Captain for next year, kept to the team from the regulars and i ors in the foil. In its third W. Palmer, Royce, Buford Le- Moody, and Mack of William and ua hon saw the sharpshooters lose by nar- up his good shooting to win him new men coming up from the rats, r it held all three individual sueur, and Kennedy fired' regu- Mary. O'Riordan, handling the yea row margins, going down to de- first place on the 1933 Rifle Team an equally successful team is ex- title, saber, epee, and foil, and was larly last year and will be the epee, Howard using the foil and feat only after putting up a good and a silver cup, the annual award pected for the 1934 season. The in runner up in the Champion- mainstays of this year's team, saber, Kirks and Freeman, both aga fight. The team took fifth place for the highest score. work of Captain Granfelt in train- ship Tournament. In the coming The V. M. I. Pistol Team defeat- pressing the regulars for a birth, in the Third Corps Area Intercol- ing new men has always proven season the team is hoping to do d the following teams during the The loss of most of the regular all made up a team well balanced e legiate, qualifying them to enter good and this year will certainly fully as well and with the help of past season: U. of Illinois, Ohio men will be severe but not disast- and showing strength in all three the Nation Intercollegiate Match. prove no exception. : tain Granfelt, success is to be state, Florida U„ U. of Chicago and rous as there are several promis- weapons. Cap The results, however, have not yet (Continued On Page 8) Fencing as a competitive sport expected. Harvard. Athletic Results 1932-1933 Intramural Cup AWARDED INTRAMURAL CUP Win OverWahoos

Varsity Football Is Awarded To Highlight Of The V. M. I., 18—King College 6 V. M. I., 0—Kentucky 23 V. M. I., 0—Duke 44 Company "D" Football Season V. M. I., 6—Citadel 12 V. M. I., 0—Davidson 12 V. M. I., 6—Virginia 4 Kostainsek's Versatility A V. M. I., 7—Maryland 12 Comes From the Cellar V. M. I., 7—William and Mary 20 To Cop First Place Factor In Team's Strength V. M. I., 0—Richmond 7 V. M. I., 0—V. P. 1 26 Baseball Championship Af- Big Red Line Should Be Rat Football Among Best In State V. M. I., 0—Richmond 20 fords Margin Of V. M. I., 0—Virginia 26 Victory Next Year V. M. I., 0—Maryland 12 V. M. I„ 0—V. P. 1 21 To an outsider looking over the V. M. I., 6—William and Mary 19 In his annual announcement to the CADET, Herb Patchin, the Di- results of the 1932 pigskin cam- Varsity Cross Country rector of Intramural Athletics, gave paign, it would justifiably appear V. M. I., 20—Virginia 41 notice to the fact that the Intramu- that V. M. I. did not have a great Rat Cross Country ral Cup, awarded annually to the or wonderful football team. Com- V. M. I., 38—Virginia 21 company compiling the largest posite scores, however, do not al- ways prove whether a team is good Varsity Basketball number of points in the various in- V. M. I., 26—St. Johns 24 or not. Invariably an eleven can tramural events, was won, this V. M. I., 30—Maryland 29 show poor scores and yet be a V. M. I., 41—Gallaudet 19 year, by the be-shortened Boy group of men to be proud of. This V. M. I., 26—Virginia 25 Scouts of D Company, commanded was entirely true of Captain Eddie V. M. I., 34—V. P. 1 38 by Cadet Captain W. H. Bozel. V. M. I., 17—North Carolina 36 Kostainsek's Squadron. His boys This year the cup was more V. M. I., 20—Duke 41 were not great, but there never was V. M. I., closely contested for than ever be- 24—North Carolina State 39 more fighting and hard-work- V. M. I., 15—Duke 31 fore; the winner being undeter- V. M. I., ing bunch than these 1932 pigskin- 29—North Carolina 32 mined until the final sport, base- V. M. I., 21—William and Mary 27 CADET CAPTAIN W. H. BOZEL inclined warriors; a group of men V. M. I., 29—Maryland 45 ball, when D Company came from who "put out" to the last ounce V. M. I., Commander Company "D" 19—Navy 51 the last place in the celler to take on every occasion. These are the V. M. I., 16—Virginia 32 the cup from F Company, winner V. M. I., 15—V. P. I. 27 men whom we are proud to call last year, by the bare margin of our own. Outweighed most of the Rat Basketball seven points. During the course Tennis Reintroduced Hill And Dale Men V. M. I., 16—Virginia 30 time, they fought gamely, played V. M. I., 22—V. P. 1 35 of the year in the various sundry superb football in every engage- V. M. I., 25—Massanutten Military Academy 33 sports, more men took part than First Time Since '29 Rank First In State ment, and did themselves proud by V. M. I., 30—S. M. A 32 ever before in the history of in- gaining the whole-hearted respect V. M. I., 33—Roosevelt High School 21 tramural athletics; in all, 790 men Captain-Elect Carr and Mor- Harriers Place Fourth In V. M. I., 21—Louisburg College 25 of every opponent they faced. V. M. I., 31—Greenbrier M. A. 33 taking part. gan Starred On Courts Southern Conference Sometimes they won; other times V. M. I., 26—Virginia 38 The chief object of these sports, they lost, but whether they were V. M. I., 28—V. P. 1 35 is to give, to those men not taking Under the able leadership of The VMI Cross Country team of victor or loser they were good in Varsity Boxing part in the Varsity and Rat ath- Coach Major L. H. Ryland and 1932 went through its scheduled sea- our eyes. V. M. I., 2 —Virginia 6 letics, an opportunity to partici- Captain Harvey Brown, the newly son displaying perhaps the finest The highlight of the entire sea- V. M. I., 2 —North Carolina 6 pate in any sport that is to their V. M. I., 6 —V. P. 1 2 formed VMI Tennis Team smash- form to be possessed by that sport son came when, duplicating the V. M. I.. liking, and to install in their minds , 3 —Maryland 5 ed its way through a full schedule in the history of the Institute. The feat of the previous year, the V. M. I., 1 Ms—Army and bodies, the spirit of clean play Squadron defeated our withstand- to thmce goal "of a highl. y successfu...... l scheduled meets, althoug... h. fe- w in Rat Boxing and sportsmanship. The Intramural 6 ing rivals, the Cavaliers of the Uni- 2 —Virginia 6 season for the Spring of 1933. With ' V. M. I., sports consist of boxing, wrestling, Jimmy Morgan playing regularly number, were difficult but were versity of Virginia. Virginia was V. M. I., 2 —North Carolina 6 basketball, track, tennis swimming, handeled with almost perfect pre- V. M. I., 3 —V. P. 1 5 at No. 1, Julian Carr at No. 2, and good and was slated to trim Kos- handball, horseshoes, and baseball. V. M. I., 1%—Navy Thad Adams at No. 3, the team cision. tainsek's charges decisively. How- V. M. I., The winner in each event of a ever the tables turned, and victory 3 —Petersburg H. S 5 won a total of five out of the six The opening meet of the season V. M. I., 1 —S. M. A 7 sport is presented with an attract- was ours to the tune of 6-4. Victory scheduled matches. saw the varsity harriers take Capt. Varsity Wrestling ive medal, typifying his event. For came to us late in the second quar- 11 Billy Lauck and his University of V. M. I., 15—North Carolina such sports as baseball and.basket- With a great interest steadily in- ter when Billy Smith tossed a long Virginia cohorts into camp by V. M. t , 13—Navy 23 ball, it is impossible to present the creasing throughout the corps for bullet-like pass from the fifty yard V. M. I., 22—North Carolina State 6 wide margin . Lauck, the Cavalier winning team with a medal, so the Tennis Team, these lads, ably line, to Gil Minor who was standing V. M. I.., 19—Army 13 augmented by Haywood Luckett, star, led the pack across the finish V. M. I., 22—Temple 8 their reward goes in the counting on the goal line. He went over un- 16 line, but Burruss, Wellford, Capt. V. M. I., 14—V. P. 1 of points for the cup. Charlie "Puss" Hancock, Ira Mc- touched. The. lone four points gar- Rat Wrestling A word of praise is due to Herb Mann, Gil Minor, and last but by Turner, Neidengard, and Milton fin- nered by the Cavaliers came as a V. M. I., 25 —Greenbrier M. A 13 Patchin, the Director of the whole no means least, Capt. Brown, de- ished in close order to gain the result of two safeties given inten- V. M. I., 18 —North Carolina 20 "sheebang," who has worked so feated the University of Richmond, ! large winning margin. tionally by Billy Smith who thought V. M. I.,, 5 —Navy 30 the Virginia Medical College (both Next came the State meet. The it best not to kick from behind his V. M. I., 15%—V. P. 1 10% hard to make the Intramural Ath- letics one of the leading activities at the Country Club of Virginia and hill-and-dale men from the vari- own goal line. Varsity Fencing on the Institute courts), and Roa- 8 of the school. It has been through ous representative schools in the With fifteen lettermen back as V. M. I., 5—Baltimore noke College (both at VMI and on V. M. I., 9—William and Mary 8 his untiring efforts and shear de- state started out fast over the long, nucleus from last year's team, sire to do something helpful for the asphalt courts in Salem). VMI difficult course and records were Coaches Bill Raftery and Ed Hess Varsity Baseball went down only before the Uni- V. M. I.,, 4—Vermont 7 the school, that these sports have bound to fall. As the pack came expect big things from the 1933 V. M. I.,, 0—North Carolina 14 reached the height to which they,™™* of Virgmla' the CavaUers down the home stretch, Lauck and eleven led by Capt. Charlie Straub. V. M. I.,, 3—N. C. State 11 have, in this day and time, as- being a little to° str°ng as thf Burruss were leading by a large These fifteen experienced men V. M. I,.. 0—William and Mary 8 margin. Close to the finish line the along with the experienced rats, V. M. I.,, 0—Virginia 8 cended, and to him belongs aU swept the Keydets before them to V. M. I.,, 2—V. P. 1 6 the praise brought to the front by 'the tune of an 8 to 1 win Through- Virginia star forged ahead of the will form a firm, strong foundation V. M. I.,, 3—Virginia 4 out the season the doubles aggre Keydet to take first place. Both to begin with and big things can 8 these sports. " V. M. I. , 7—V. P. I. m, . , .. i I gation of Morgan & Carr was un- be expected. 6 This past year was the first time i ® , , , men bettered the course record. V. M. I. , 0—Maryland , . , . . - ' defeated and each player lost only V. M. I. HerTT b had any assistance from, . , ^ ,, . .. The rest of the VMI team finish The backfield will probably be , 6—Richmond 2 ., ,, . . , one singles match, both of these other enthusists. Year in and year 6 _ „ . , ed the race within the first eleven one of the strongest ever to be at Varsity Tennis . , , , ... . . , . .. going to Don Morrison and Stuart , 7—Richmond 2 out, he has done this job himself, „ , „ ,, „ to gain the winning advantageous the school in many a year. At V. M. I., , ...... , . , Taylor of the Cavaliers respective- V. M. I., 8—Virginia Medical College 1 but this year the work being too , „, , . , , ., points and capture first place and quarter will be Billy Smith, the , . . , ,, . ly. Thad Adams was a valuable V. M. I. , 1—Virginia 8 much for one man to handle, two the State title. Alabama Galloping-Ghost and two- V. M. I. , 6—Virginia Medical College 3 asset, and it was only after his (Continued On Page 8) On November 19th the team time All-State Quarterback. The V. M. I. , 6—Roanoke J great comeback against Raleigh V. M. I', , 5—Roanoke 4 „ ,, ,, , ,, .travelled away down to Chapel half-back positions probably will Turner of Roanoke College that the ...... „ . ... Hill to try their luck against the be filled by Eddie Law and Mere- Varsity Track Gym Team Exhibition iteam was able to triumph at the V. M. I. , 46 —William and Mary 80 cream of the Southern Conference dith Urick with Venable and Witt , 66 —Maryland 60 laSt f ye r WhiCh understudies. Tucker Watkins V. M. I. U A Finals' Feature l^fT! ° JL |hiirand"dal7teams."Ts luck would V. M. I. , 49%—Virginia la a 1 llldla 1 CdlUlC was held in Salem, Va. The scorescore !j 69 have it, rain began to pour down and Leary will take up fullback V. M. I. 57 —Richmond of this match was 0-6, 6-1, 6-1, and duties with Riley and Ryland to V. M. I. 63 —V. P. 1 63 in torrents before the scheduled C. F. Noble Ends Long Ca- VMI won the day, only by the nar time for the race. The Keydets, help them. Rat Track row margin of 5-4; so this feat can reer In Gym Work running in spikeless shoes on an Gil Minor and Irvin Smith, both V. M. I. , 56—Roanoke H. S 61 truly be pointed to as the turning V. M. I. , 35—Virginia 81 extremely muddy and slippery veterans, will probably fill the end V. M. I ., 48—Richmond 69 V. M. I.'s oldest team is the good point in the most important meet track, were under a terrible dis- positions, although Hancock V. M. I. 40—V. P. I 70 old gym team. Years ago when of the season. advantage, while the other teams of last year's squad looks Rifle Team gym teams were thriving through- It is both expected and hoped were aided by their spiked shoes, good. Capt. Straub and Lowe, vet- V. M. I., 3541—Montana State 3326 out Southern schools, this team that Captain Fitzgerald will coach Regardless of this somewhat dis erans, are back at tackle, with Cole- V. M. I„ 1297—Georgetown 1296 played a very important part in the team for 1934 as Major Ryland advantageous situation, the thin man up from the rats to help. Bur- V. M. I., 1251—George Washington 1330 competition with the °_rea!1L_? I g_0.t0 Eur0pe' , Pr0SpectS forjclad boys from ye olde Institute gess and Zimmerman are all set V. M. I., 1347—Johns Hopkins 1214 them all. Today, however, compe- the team are very bright, as the I did themselves proud by taking for the guard position while Jim V. M. I., 3597—New Mexico M. 1 3497 tition has died and the only activ- team is not losing one of the first V. M. I., 1834—Stanford 1889 ithird place being beaten Qnly by Nimmo will be at the center of the V. M. I., 1343—Western Maryland 1304 ity pursued by these boys, compris- five men, Harvey Brown being the the veteran Duke aggregation and a line. In all a good strong eleven V. M. I., 1338—George Washington 1376 ing the team, is an exhibition dur- only man of value who will not be crack Carolina contingent. Burruss, promises to be modeled by the time V. M. I., 1331—V. P. 1 1347 in Finals week, this exhibition here. placing fourth, ran the course in the fall reaches us. V. M. I., 1332—Georgetown 1339 being one of the best and most in- V. M. I., 1353—Navy 1400 teresting on the entire program for Captain Nils Granfelt,, former a faster time than had either Ham COL. EDWARDS ANNOUNCES V. M. I., 1359—Maryland 1367 captain of the world-famous Swed- Smith or Bond two year previous Pistol Team Finals. Beginning early in the DAUGHTER'S MARRIAGE bleak month of March, practice ish Olympic Gym team of 1912, and At the end of the season the har V. M. I., 1273—Princeton 1335 riers selected Billy Burruss (Continued From Page 8) begins for the much awaited exhi- the halder of the gold medal rep es and the Finch School in New V. M. I., 1230—Culver M. A 1280 bition. Daily, the men compris- resentative of first place in gym j captain to succeed "Itch" Turner, V. M. I., 1277—Cornell 1323 York city; she has spent the past V. M. I., 1277—Purdue 1374 ing the team, work hard to get in work at these same Olymipc games. Burruss, who was the star runner of the team during the entire sea two years traveling in Europe. Mr. V. M. I., 1277—Iowa State 1338 perfect condition and to get the On last year's team were: Howard is a graduate of Wabash V. M. I., 1277—Missouri 1345 _,. . „ . . .„ „ „. , son and a veteran of three seasons, required grace and skill so neces- First Class—Buist, W. E.; Kirk, ... . , College in Indiana and is a mem- V. M. I., 1302—Oklahoma 1365 an aggregation, every sary for good gym work. The work J. S.; Noble, C. F. (Capt.); Outten, W 63 V. M. I., 1293—Illinois 1234 man of which is a veteran in his ber of the Phi Gamma Delta Fra- V. M. I., 1293—Utah 1886 includes stunts on the mats, the I g own right. Not a single man is to ternity; he is engaged in the ad- V. M. I., 1263—Ohio State 1196 horizontal and parallel bars, and vertising business in New York city. V. M. I., 1297—Florida 1277 the flying rings, each requiring the Second Class-Bray, J. R.; Col- be iost by graduation. Those men V. M. I., 1318—Chicago *250 lins, S. E.; Hamner, C. D.; Helms, returning will be Burruss, Turner, The wedding will take place on utmost skill and co-ordination. June 21st at St. Bartholomew's in V. M. I., 1318—Colorado Agricultural 1354 G. J.; Lathrop, C. P.; McCormick, Wellford, Milton, Neidengard, V. M. I., 1294—Harvard «»3 All cadets in the Corps, from New York city in the afternoon at R. A.; Nutt, S.; Wilson, L. B. Moore, Finlayson,, Rutschow, Bain, State Meets rats to first classmen, are eligible, 4:40 o'clock with reception follow- Third Class—DeJarnette, E. H.; and Riddle. From the Rats will welcome, and fully urged to com- ing at Sherry's .Miss Dorothy Vir- V. M. I.—First in Cross Country. Flannigan, J. N.; Freeman, J. J.; come DeCamps, Bryce, Scott, Ac pete for the coveted places on this ginia Garrett, Penn Yan, New York, V. M. I.—Second in Track. Law, E. A.; Rankin, E. C.; Ryland, kerly, and Powell. All these men team which, as the years go by, is a niece of Colnoel Edarws, is to Southern Conference Meets T. S.; Veasey, H. D.; Willingham, coupled into one team, should do becoming more and more popular assist her cousin as maid of honor V. M. I.—Third in Cross Country. because of its splendid body build- F. F.; Zahner, R. J. much to make the 1933 season V. M. I.—Second in Wrestling. at the ceremony while Mr. Kenneth V. M. I.—Second in Fencing. ing facilities and qualities. Fourth Class—Stocks, T. S.; Vert- huge success in a cross-country Collins will serve as best man for The team is ably coached by ner, E. K. [way. Mr. Howard. WINS GUP FOR BEST GOMPANY Hoopmen Turn In Varsity Grapplers Athletic Schedule 1933-1934 Had Good Record Best Record Since (Subject to Change) Varsity Football In North-South '31 Court Season September 23—Emory and Henry College Here September 30—Duke University There Capt. Landis Wins National Hardfloor Men Falter October 7—West Point There October 14—Davidson College There And Sou. Con. Recognition After Brilliant Start October 21—University of Maryland Here October 29—University of Virginia There Team Will Be Hard Hit By Prospects For Next Year November 4—William and Mary Norfolk Loss of Six Stars By Appear Unusually November 11—University of Kentucky There Graduation Bright November 18—University of Richmond ... Richmond November 30—V. P. I Roanoke Determined to continue the ex- The 1933 court campaign can cellent record set by their prede- hardly be classed as much better cessors of the four previous years, than mediocre, the varsity quintet Rat Football Pete Hesmer's Keydet varsity converting only four out of fif- (To be Announced) grappling squad of 1933, undaunt- teen starts to the win column. ed by the loss of such men as Mar- These four victories in the first shall, Decamps, Wills, and Turner, four starts of the season gave rise carved for themselves, by the end to much expectation among the Varsity Basketball of the season, a well-earned niche Corps to an extremely successful January 6—St. Johns Here in the selected Southern Wrestling basketball campaign. However, January 12—University of North Carolina Here Hall of Fame. The schedule, per- the next eleven tries were lost by January 16—University of Virginia Here haps the hardest ever encountered comparatively close scores, and January 20—University of Richmond Here by a varsity team, was success- thus success was blown to the January 26—Duke University There fully weathered with but two set- winds. January 27—University of North Carolina There February 3—V. P. I. There backs; one at the hands of the pow- Although the team's success was CADET CAPTAIN C. A. STEIDTMAN February 6—Duke University Here erful Tar aggregation of Annapo- only mediocre, two of the victories Commander Company "C" February 10—William and Mary Here lis and the other unexpectedly at will always remain, as probably February 13—University of Maryland There the hands of the Gobblers of V. P. " two of the closest and most exciting February 14—Navy There I. This incidentally, was the first de- contests ever to take place on the February 16—University of Virginia There feat in a grand total of five years Defeat Of Gobblers Buford And Wellford hard wooden courts of '94 Hall. by a represenative team of the February 17—V. P. I Here Southern Conference. Featured Mitt Season To Lead Spring Sports ISZI^ZSH To open the season, Captain ——— those who saw it. Leading at the Rat Basketball "Moony" Landis led his grappling- Next Year's Team Must Re- Palmer and Carr To Captain end of the first half and for most January 16—University of Virginia Here inclined cohorts down to Chapel place Six Men Pistol and Tennis Teams of the second, the Keydets fought February 3—V. P. I There Hill to defeat the North Carolina hard, only to be tied just before February 16—University of Virginia There Tar Heels, 15-11. Lathrop, Stith, Although gaining the long end ! A few weeks ago the monogram the final whistle. However, a February 17—V. P. I. Here Landis, Rucker, and Dorrier clinch- of the score during but one meet baseball men met and unanimously successful foul shot by Hancock ed the victory by gaining large of the 1933 season, the varsity elected A. S. Buford of Richmond, clinched the victory for the Key- time advantages as against the two leather-pushers, led by Capt. Jack Va., to captain the 1934 aggrega- dets. Soon after this finish, the Varsity Boxing time advantages and one fall chalk Epps, displayed plenty of fighting tion of diamond-inclined Keydets. quint met the University of Vir- January 13—University of Maryland Here ed up by the Tar Heels. spirit against every opponent to By this choice the varsity nine of ginia in an equally exciting con- January 20—University of Virginia There make them realize that they were 1934 has gained for a leader a man test. Again the game was not won The Naval Academy was next January 27—V. P. I. There up against men who did not give ho loves baseball, knows base- until a few seconds before the fin- met on foreign grounds with the w February 3—Catholic University There up, men who fought gamely to the ball, dreams baseball, eats base- ish when a shot from center court Tars coming out on top 23-13. The February 10—University of North Carolina Here match was much closer than the end at all times. That was the 1933 ball, and can't do without baseball, went through the netted hoop and February 17—University of Richmond There score might indicate. North Caro- boxing team. a man who has all of the require- once more conceded a victory to line State next entered the bounds Capt. Knox's charges had the ex- ments that go with a leader—re- the Keydets by one point, the final of Lexington only to be sent back treme misfortune to open their spect of his team, and general abil- score being 26-25. at the short end of a 22-6 score. current season against the highly ity. After this game not another vic- Rat Boxing Currence and Burgess made short thought-of championship Cavalier "Kid" Buford (a nickname ac- tory was chalked up for the quint, January 27—V. P. I There work of their opponents by pin- team of the University of Virginia, quired during the past season) The start of each game gave indi- February 3—Navy There ning them in little or no time. Virginia, Southern Conference learned his first baseball on the cation and hope for a win, and February 10—University of North Carolina Here The following week found the King of 1931, came to Lexington sand lots of Richmond, the would- the finish of the first half in sev- squad travelling to West Point to to beat out a 6-2 victory over the be metropolis of Virginia. Leaving eral instances found the fighting take on the Keydets of the North. fighting Keydet contingent. Each the sand lots, the Kid decided to hoop-men in the lead. The second Varsity Wrestling To the great delight of every mem- match was fast and hard-fought, iend his invaluable services to St. half, however, proved the jinx and January 26—North Carolina State There ber of V. M. I. victory was gained, with the Cavaliers getting the edge Christopher's School in the same , the game was lost, February 3—Navy There 19-13. Behind, 11-0, at the end of in six of the eight bouts. Crews and metropolis. It was here that he Captain "Swish" Edmunds clos- February 10—University of North Carolina Here the third bout, the Keydets brought Hilliard came through with the two first came to learn the game of his ed his brilliant career on the courts February 17—V. P. I. Here forth that predominating fighting Keydet wins, the latter gaining his choice under a real coach and dur- by playing outstandingly at for- February 24—Temple University Here spirit to turn the tide of battle in by the KO route. By far the best ing his years at the school, be- ward position. Downey, dividing match of the evening was the one came one of the stars, both in the his time between forward and their direction and clinched the Rat Wrestling five remaining bouts to gain 19 between Bain, Keydet 145 pound- field and at the bat. Finally grad- guard, brought his ability into February 3—Navy There points and victory. Venable and er, and Fishburne of Virginia. Bain uation came and the Kid packed Play throughout the season. Mil- February 10—University of North Carolina Here Rucker gained falls. Stopping off at fighting in a heavier class and un- bis glove and spikes and came to lar at guard, Irvin Smith at for- February 17—V. P. I. Here Philadelphia on the way back der the disadvantage of poor eye- v M j During the rat baseball ward, Captain-elect Travers at home, the grapplers took on the sight, gained the respect of every seasoni be took care of the key- guard, Ferrara at forward, and one present by his excellent exhi- ' Hancock, the high scorer of the Temple University team and added stone sack and was up among the Varsity Baseball another scalp to their belts to the bition of spirit and gameness when jleading batters of the team. team, at center, also turned in ex- April 3—University of Vermont Here tune of 22-8. Capt. Landis and Bur- he lost a close decision after three cellent performances. Then he entered his third class April 7—University of North Carolina Here gess gained victory by falls. Thus fast and furious rounds to his op- baseball year under Bill Raftery. At present, the prospects for a April 11—V. P. I Here the trip was a complete success all ponent. good season appear unusually : Second base being well taken care April 14—North Carolina State Here around. The team then traveled to Chapel f by the incomparable "Swish" bright with only one on the entire 0 April 18—University of Virginia There Hill to take on the University of Edmunds, the Kid was put at third squad being lost by graduation. Then came that heart-rending April 21—University of Maryland Here North Carolina. The Tar Heels, j where he played the whole season, Travers, Downey, Millar, Smith, defeat by the Gobblers of V. P. I. April 23—University of Virginia Here at Blacksburg. Defeat came sud- out to avenge the defeat of the j at the end of which time he re- Ferrara, Hancock, Scott, Heerdt, April 27—North Carolina State There denly and very unexpectedly after previous year, gave the Keydets' ceived his monogram. This past Goodwin, and Lambe will be back, April 28—University of North Carolina There a long five year stretch of repeat- the second defeat of the season, 6-2. i year saw him at his same position along with the members of the Rat May 2—William and Mary Here ed victories over Southern Con- Equally as good as the Virginia ! jn the hot corner stopping ground- aggregation. With this material, May 5—V. P. I There ference rivals. Inspiration rose team, the Tar Heels beat out six j ers right and left. Once again he mostly experienced in varsity May 11—University of Maryland There within the Gobblers to such an ex- victories as against the two wins j was among the leading batters, competition, prsopects are exceed- May 12—University of Richmond There tent that night, that when the final contributed by Capt. Epps and Now he is captain, a thing to be ingly bright. whistle blew, victory was theirs Kostainsek. V. P. I. came to Lex- worthy and proud of. Good Luck to the tune of 16-14. Thus ended ington and was sent back to ! to you, Kid, we all wish you the in his respective races. He top- Varsity Track Blacksburg at the low end of a 6-2 best of success in your new capac- ped off his splendid performances that long reign. The heavyweights March 31—William and Mary There score. The Keydets, showing a jty. in the quarter by winning the who had been so consistent all sea- April 7—Duke University Here State title, and capturing the son in turning in victories, could reversal of form were easily the ; At the game ^ the baseballists April 14—University of Virginia There Southern Conference crown in new do nothing against the wholly-in- superior of their neighborly oppon- were selecting their leadei. for the April 21—University of Maryland There record time of 48:2 seconds. In spired contingent of Gobbler grap- ent. . ,, April 28—V. P. I Here running anchor on the State plers in this contest. coming season, the monogram May 5—State Meet V. P. I. The University of Maryland's trackmen met and elected H. B. championship mile relay team, he After this meet Pete Hesmer be- May 12—Southern Conference Undecided gan getting his men ready for the leather-bedecked team was next 1 Wellford of Warsaw, Va., to cap- did much towards helping the met on foreign grounds in a box-i ain the 1934 track team, Second Annual Southern Confer- t team to run a 4:19 race at the ing match which proved to be the ence Tournament which, up until most exciting and closest one of No man on the team deserved Southern Conference meet at Dur- Rat Track this honorable and coveted position 1 ham, only to be beaten at the fin- this year, had not been held since the current season. The Old Lin- April 14—University of Virginia more than Hill Wellford. Ever i h by a fast moving Duke aggre- There 1930 when a powerful Keydet team ers took five closely contested s April 28—V. P. I. since his hectic rat year, he has gation. Hill also ran the half, Here dominated the tournament. On bouts to beat the Keydets, 5-3 May 5—State Meet V. P. I. March 3 and 4, the cream of the Crews, 'jones^'and^Capt^Epps' turn"-' !b a sure blockeri a Va.; Rochelle, A. R., Va. of all to end the many delightful eiver, and a hard- the best essay on some topic ap- . ,. (23) Mason, J. Y„ Jr.; (24) Beard- capable pass reC proved by the Professor of Mili- "What he was seems to matter . . associations we have enjoyed. Distinguished Graduates on R R (2g) Curfman G H Jr driving line plunger. His defen- tary Science and Tactics has been little. Money is without meaning f26) McMillin, S. L.; (27) Earle, J. Chemistry—Kimbrough, R. C., awarded to Cadet Van Petten, A. in barracks, except as a conveni- H.. Jr.; (28) Pettyjohn. C. H.; (29) And so farewells have their dark sjVe play was consistently excel- Jr., Tenn.; Middleton, J. W., Tex.; E., Jr., of Kansas. Essay, "The ence to its iucky owners More Newby, L. B„ Jr.: (30) Seay, W. M.; sides and their bright sides. My ient throughout the season, and Archer, H. L., Va.; Bozel, W. H„ Military Organization at the Vir- ^ jn large ^^ u Mlv j (31) Smith, E. W, (32) Boyd. R Classmates, let us receive comfort his powerful line plunging added Va.; Marshall, E. R., Va. ginia Military Institute.1 only W.; (33) Clark. A. P.; (34) Sinclair, Tho from the thought that we have made greatly to the strength of the The award of the American So- works to their disadvantage J. L. Jr.; (35) Neale, A. W., Jr.: (36) 1 Electrical Engineering — Harrel, a distinct advance in life with, this team's offense. T. H., Ark.; Lay, J. S., Jr., D. C.; ciety of Civil Engineers to Cadet corps and faculty are concerned Salmon, D. D„ II: (37) List, J. A.; day, and let us push ever forward i addition to captaining the Pettigrew, W. H., Virginia. only with what the cadet is and (38) Key, W. S.; (39) Towne, R. n Betts, O. S„ Jr., Va.; Bernard, G. , _ (.„„,,,,„„ v™ H.; (40) Michelson, I.: C41) Tyler, making other advances. football team, "Kos" has won three S„ Jr., Va. By order of Colonel Pendleton. does now. Snobbery is effaced by ^ Jr. 0,BHen w R . But that is the future and for monograms in boxing. He has car- Civil Engineering—Pettigrew, W. G. A. DERBYSHIRE, the Rat system. . . . Mullen, M. A.; (44) Penzold, A. P., H the present I would bid goodby to ried his same ruggedness and fight- > Va. Executive Officer. "I am convinced that VMI alone Jr.; (45) Adams, O. H.; (46) Ruck- you, General Lejeune, though you jng spirit that he has exhibited on of Virginia's schools might be said j ^ ^-11^1. A.^; are not here. You have grown in- the gridiron into the squared cir-' to have widespread fame national- w R. fg0) Stegman, O. D.; (51) to our lives andwe know that you ORCHESTRAS OF '33 THIN CLADS END cle. "Kos" is also an Intramurals ly. Internationally, it is the only Bett, J. A.; (52) Mafer, H. P.; (53) have left your mark. I tell you, sir, champion in wrestling and a main- RANK HIGH WITH YEAR OF MARKED Virginia school, outside of very Home, R. C., Jr.; (54) Macgurn. R. that we have followed your wise stay on his company baseball team. THOSE OF PAST INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS | restricted educational circles, whose B.: (55) Magoffin, B„ III; (56) Mit- lead and you have not led in vain. There is not a man in school who , . , . .. „„„ chell, H. C.; (57) Bowers, W. B.; name has carned t0 the corners You have our confidence as you does not admire "Kos" for his ab- (Continued From Page 2) (Continued From Page B) (58) Powell. L.. Jr.; (59) Wray, G. of the earth." D., Jr.: (60) Hills, W. R„ Jr.; (61) have the confidence of all who know solute unselfishness, his utter lack VMI Commanders played in furn- men came to the front. Merideth you and nothing makes us happier Fred P. Wimer, president of the Machir, L. N„ Jr.; (62) McLaugh- of conceit and his undoubtedly out- ishing entertainment for the corps, Urick stepped into Captain Phil- club, presided at the meeting. Gen- lin. J. J.; (63) McKey, J. H.. Jr.; The little band (64) Keyes, L. E.; (65) Witt, A. H„ than to know that in your hands standing ability as a great athlete, started out at the lips shoes and became leading eral William H. Cocke, former V. will lie the directing of the growth qualities which go to make him a first of the year and by constant Jr.; (66) McConnell, J. H. T scorer in the 220. Bailey in the M. I. superintendent, introduced of VMI—that the corps of the fut- worthy recipient of the Porter practice, a great part of which was Colonel Magruder. Lieutenant- ure will have the leadership of a Cup. in the Mess Hall, developed into1 high hurdles and "Bunky" Smith COL. MAGRUDER TELLS Governor James H. Price and Dr. brother-rat of Thirty-Three. a first class organization. Their j i the lows proved their coming OF "RAT YEAR" WORK n Sidney B. Hall, state superintend- To the members of the faculty ACADEMIC EXHIBITS popularity increased to such a de- j abmty ag hudlesmen and shouent ido fi n public instruction, made gree that they were en a ed to (Continued From Page 3) and Colonel Magruder we now say ATTRACT VISITORS j £ g I due time be right up among the brief addresses, and John Leary, ent ones are maintained in usable farewell. Gentlemen, our associ- play for two First Class hops. These j business. Rutschow in begt in the parent of a Richmond cadet, spoke depression hops proved exceeding- condition only by tremendous ef- ations with you have been pleasant (Continued From Page 2) the dasheg and the quarter was a on behalf of the parents of Rich- fort on the part of the Enlisted De- indeed. It is from you that we large number of manufacturers' ly popular and no doubt the or- consistent winner of points for the mond cadets. tachment. This maintenance of fa- have derived the real benefits of units and several other exhibits ganization will play for many team. cilities is not a duty of the De- VMI. Not just precepts from books, constructed by the faculty mem- dances next year, In the field events, Ryland top BUFORD AND WELLFORD i tachment and consequently de- but prinicples of good living and „ tracts from the efficiency of their bers of the Chemistry Department, i Many were dissatisfied when the ped off an undefeated season in the staunch character. Just how well TO LEAD SPRING SPORTS NORMAI WORK Laboratory displays on the third selection of the finals orchestra I ^eUn throwTriaki^"Te'State you have done your work it re- floor included apparatus for dis- was made known. Few had heard The foregoing picture is not in- mains with us to show. It is our title. Wills and Johnson in the (Continued From Page 7) tended to be a gloomy one. Nor is tillation in dry atmosphere, fract- of Eddie Duchin. But this or- . brQad jump Xompldns in the dis- , every single match, he did much j it Frank discUssion of the condi- hope that the future will bring re- ional and vacuum distillation, for chestra which came from the cus and javeiin> Morehead in the to add to the scores acquired by tions affecting the Military Depart - sults from '33 of which you may which operations most of the ap- Central Park Casino in New York shot.put, and Kerr and MacDon- the team as a whole. In totalling ; ment at V. M. I. is due our alumni. justly be proud. For the present paratus was made at the Institute City enjoys one of the best repu- ald -n jhe pole yault did their the SCOres at the end of the sea- Their criticism and constructive 5 we can express our gratitude with by Colonel W. F. Young in con- tations of any orchestra in the ghare Qf the team,g WQrk Jn amass_ son, it was discovered that Johnny | suggestions arewelcomed by the words only, but in the future we junction with Major Tucker. A United States. And he didn't do I ing points had shot second best throughout Commandant, Their organized as- look to furnishing some tangible complete set up of the Kjelldahl badly in helping his sistance is reputation . the year, second oniy to the outgo- indispensable in cor- reward for your endeavors. The newest addltlon to the team rectlng SOme f th Se deflclencies method for determining the percent- ; along at the finals dances. Eddie . . . DeSaUssure With this ° ° Members of the Classes of '34, '35, was the mlle relay team of Urlck WhiCh nly StatG a ro riations age of Nitrogen in compounds was Duchin is one of the best pianists ' behind h m we cZ resT assured ° PP P and '36, we leave with you all that likewise to be seen. All of this ap- that has ever entertained audi- ^11, Rutschow, and Wellford. ^^^selsomal nexl seasonn mmany MATCHED ^^ the results of the last we have known of the VMI, other .. , These bovs ran their first race in any maic-nes F na y, the results of the last paratus is for use in connection ences at VMI-or anywhere. No ^ will go to the shooting Keydets. Army inspection were highly sat- than those intangibles which we ht State and with research work being carned wonder he is so popular with the , » State rec have a man at the head isfac[ory. ' v. M. I. received an ex- necessarily carry with us and which ord of 3 25 7 mln on by Major Tucker on the salts social great to which he plays at ' ' utes. They next wh can sh< wlth true VMI men cannot be without. entered lhe Southern Conference ° >»' '>«' best ot ccllent rating, supplemented by of organic acids with Ethyleme- the Casino. ,htm J h We leave you the sacred heritage meel where they ran the distance '> ""V ~ed not fear (or ™»t Benerous remarks o( the to- Diamine, compounds which have and the keeping of all the honored never before been made. Of in- traditions. You know, that there is nothing so very great about the lab.TL^^XZZSrZ, are the potentiometer for de- which VMI sports at the end of the SI - - ™ 5JT— — physical VMI. The accomplish- in 3:18-.3 minutes. Watch these Don 1 forget to s1ueeze the trig- termining the Hydrogen in con- 1932-1933 session. What better or- ger. ments and the spirit of the corps, centration of a solution or the E. chestras could be obtained than boys next year. GOV. INSPECTION On Tuesday, June 5, the mem- have made it the distinctive school M. F. of cells, and thermostat, con- those of Weede-Meyer, Jan Gar- Next year's prospects IS SATISFACTORY ceedingly bright with onl Ca berS f that it is. "It is ever the spirit that structed at the Institute by Major ber, Coon-Sanders Bernie Cummins y Pt- ° , the neWiy installed tennis builds," so it has been said, and Tucker and Colonel Young, which Be t Lown Guy Lombardo and PhillipS' Morehead' Kerr, Tomp- team elected J. S. Carr of Atlanta. , . (Continued From Page 1) y D ao ana Ga ln 1 that is true of VMI. It remains will hold temperatures within Eddie Duchin' ? kins, and Johnson being lost by - to captain the 193" 4 wielder-s I sistants are, without exception, ex- of with you then, to keep high the variations of one degree Cent- graduation. The rest will be back the racket. cellently qualified for successful ac- morale and ever to protect the grade. On the second floor were INTRAMURAL CUP to win many more points, and new Not only was Julian one of those c'omplishment of their mission, The interest undying spirit of our alma mater, to be seen a combustion frame for AWARDED TO CO records should be set. There are men who made the installation of " displayed by all students in And so we leave wishing for you determining the percentage of Car- 'D' several likely prospects from the the tennis team into the sport life their military work is a direct reflect the power to push her always to- bon and Hydrogen in organic com- (Continued From Page 6) Rat team. Ackerly in the hurdles of V. M. I. possible, but also was ion of the excellent ward a supposedly unattainable pounds. first classmen, George Hightower and broad jump, Tayloe in the one of those men who were respon- instruction by instructors on duty goal, and ever to champion her The department of Biology ably and Harvey Pence volunteered to sPrints, and Bair in the discus and sible for the excellent showing "That replacement of animals bi cause. showed all visitors that it truly act as Cadet managers. These two Javelln like the best bets. throughout the initial year. As a by purchase of young horses as was done last year. Training of And now, my Classmates, my , followed the maxim of Agagsiz, men worked hard and deserve the singles player, Julian was only de- remounts by ROTC students dur- brother-rats, I will have the last "Study nature not books." The highest of praise for their untir- VARSITY GRAPPLERS feated once in dual competition, ing past year highly satisfactory. word with you. It is not easy to main exhibit during the past week ing efforts. The CADET takes this HAD COOI) RECORD this defeat coming at the hands of By Command of Major Gen- break the ties that four years have was the aggregate of demnostra- opportunity to express the appre- IN NORTH - SOUTH the No. 2 man of the University made. As I have said we have tion specimens using actual speci- ciation and thanks of the entire of Virginia. Paired with Morgan eral MALONE, drilled together, we have paraded mens of plants and animals. A Corps to these men and Herb Pat- (Continued Prom l'age 7) in the ranking doubles team, he D. Y. Beckman, together, we have been rats to- pathological display of normal and chin for their efforts, which were Alma Mater when he traveled to was undefeated in dual competi- Col. A. G. D. gether, we have known each other diseased tissues especially the vari- so successful, to put over the 1933 the National Intercollegiate Wrest- tion. Playing consistantly Julian Adjutant Genedal. as cadets, as civilians and as sold- ous types of cancers was shown intramural season in such a fine Tournament at Lehigh and did much towards making the in- DEFEAT OF GOBBLERS iers in the drab, we have stood under microscopes. The germs of style. copped second place among the 155- fant year for the "racket-eers" such side by side in the long lines of typhiod, maleria, tuberculosis and pounders of the nation. "Moony" a successful one. Next year he FEATURED MITT SEASON grey. We have learned the real other diseases were also on display. RIFFLEMEN COMPLETE brought his grappling career to a W'U be back as captain and aided (Continued From Page 7) meaning of friendship. Or is it Work done by cadets was used to FITTING CLOSE be B SUCCESSFUL CAMPAIGN BY 'ng one of three Y the services of every man on tie for the leather-pushers in the merely friendship? I believe that outfit the laboratory and for gen- Easterners to place in the tour- this year's team, except the retir- way of victories, although the six I prefer to call it a love, a brother ne eral demonstrations. (Continued From Page B) y> ing captain, Harvey Brown, he representatives exhibited a good rat love. In all we have worn the in should The library was open to visitors £ riflemen coming up to fill Next season, the prospects are g° tar into the realms of brand of fighting spirit and game- grey together. And unless our on every day of Finals and was vis- lheir Places. Good prospects are very bright, although the loss of Southern tennis. ness. Class be different from those which ited by a large number of people. McCrary, Veasey, James, Johnson, Rugh, Stith, Landis, Rucker, and At the final meeting of the yea r 1 1 have preceded us, this is the last _ Bray, Snapp, Telfair, Hardaway, Meem will be sadly felt. However, «f the Monogra m LIUCluDb Tttfclrl,ceii b hJ^e a t T, i. Rison and n.mran Th* nntinnk «,ith J . °" bright and victorious one de- time the men of Thirty Three will sight of the fact that in our hands Rison, and Duncan. The outlook with Captain-elect Dorrier leading were elected for next vear rh„rV !u , . n "f T Y harlie be together. w»hnwe holHd aattw leasat™rt„fth a part of thPe Mufutur» e fofor 1931934 iiss briehbrightt whewhen wwe concon-- the nth*,- _ ' ' ° ^te the loss of Epps, Crews, Doyle, h e er of f tba Let us take our leave, let us re- of our alma mater and it is our sider the reserve and realize the L a throp vlnable T' ^TH - ». Hilliard, and Kostainsek. Capt. port on this last furlough, not only duty and privilege to work as fact that every man on the rifle Burgess,' arfd^ Coleman, Seay,' WU Z^^o^ ^ "" ^ with the desire, but with the de- VMI men have always worked, to team permit qualified either for and Boyd coming up from the Rat was elected Lellv Z "' ^t ^^ T Urer stone batk along termination to be a real credit to the forwarding of its cause. marksman, sharpshooter, or expert team, everyone at V. M. I. can look and John Burgess m on no ' ™th the Rat ma- K the institution which has done so And so we have come, and now in the government qualification forward to a„ mighty successfu7 l; sea- ', n footballuuigess , monogram man terial of Mirante, Gardner, Kos- son and wrestling, much for us. We must never lose we go. rounds. - made vice-president. was tainsek, and DeWitt. Good luck, mittsters of 1934. j I fllP P A HCT I ! i Final, lime Ink tALIL 1 i j

CADET W. W. HOLT CADET J. P. LEA Vice-President of the Class of 1933 Historian of the Class of 1933

CADET J. L. EPPS President of the Class of 1933

THE GRADUATING CLASS

CADET T. H. HARREL CADET E. C. HUDGINS CADET C. L. SIEGEL Valedictorian of the Class of 1933 First Captain and Regimental Commander Honorary Vice-President of the Class of 1933 THE EDITORIAL STAFF OF THE 1933 CADET THE EDITORIAL STAFF OF THE 1933 BOMB

MAJOR-GENERAL JOHN A. LEJEUNE CADET T. H. HARREL Superintendent of V. M. I. CADET F. J. MCCARTHY, Jr. Editor-in-Chief The Cadet A "Brother Rat" of Thirty-Three Editor-in-Chief of The Bomb

CADET J. E. CROCKER CADET J. P. LEA Business Manager The Cadet Business Manager The Bomb

HERE AND THERE WITH THIRTY-THREE THERE AND HERE WITH THIRTY-THREE

THE OFFICERS OF THE GUARD CADET C. E. GREINER COLONEL JOHN MAGRUDER CADET R. M. BERKELEY THE HONOR COURT AND GENERAL COMMITTEE President O. G. Association Commandant of Cadets President Cotillion Club . a*rLwnwcrn»-:-\7r- wmmr JUIWcswe rrvrrn'om V •jirilllV Hill l « h • fj-rr%rts

PROVD OF HER. FAME AND READY-IN EVERY FTME OF DEEPEST PERIL

MEMBERS OF THE ATHLETIC STAFF THE MONOGRAM CLUB Clarkson, Raftery, Read, Hesmer Cadet C. L. Siegel, President

MAJ. B. B. CLARKSON COL. J. A. ANDERSON Director of Athletics Faculty Chairman, Athletic Council

THE ATHLETIC COUNCIL Cadet P. C. Edmunds, President

THE CORPS AT THE CARILLON DEDICATION IN RICHMOND

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CADET E. L. KOSTAINSEK "STONEWALL" REVIEWS PARADE CADET W. C. LANDIS Captain of Football; Heavyweight Boxer Captain of Wrestling; Southern Conference Champion