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EHCLTLUU^BET THE V.M.I. CADET, LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA, MAY 17. 1948 an Withdraws As Principal Speaker Appointment As Ambassador Summer Camp ! May 31 Is Holiday Cobb Elected Since Memorial Day May 30 For Air ROTC falls on a Sunday this year, For ERP Causes Change of there will be a suspension of President Of To Be Unique academic duty on Monday May Plans; Replacement Not Known 31. No "long" weekend furlough, Monograms The government's adoption of the however, will be available. Jim Cobb, captain-etect of the Marshall Plan or European Itecov- ] Organization To Vary This holiday comes midway 1948 football team, was elected pres- ery Program, and the subsequent , With Training Phases in the examination period, anil New Market ident of the Monogram Club at a appointment of Secretary of Com- By HENSON re-exams may be given on this business meeting held last Wednes- merce W. Averell Harriman as A As a source of information con- day, although that is not defi- day night, May 12. Other men elect- Roving Ambassador for ERP, has cerning the Air Force Summer nite at this time. Battle Has ed to hold offices in the club are: presented a major upset in the camp, our old stand-by, WD Memo Jack Hutchinson, Vice-president; Finals Program Ceremonies for 145-30-1, failed miserably. Our own Stock Fleming. Secretary and Busi- Tuesday, June 8. Air Force officer came to our res- Graduates ness Manager: Joe Veltri, Treasur- It was announced in April 5 Cadet New Glory cue, however, with informatiton er. that the Former ambassador to more pertinent than that contained Great Britain and Soviet Russia had By G. L. COHEN Following the election of new of- in any publication. Enjoy Banquet consented to make the principal The Corps observed the eighty- ficers. plans concerning the Mono- fourth anniversary of the Battle of The unique feature about this gram Dance and Figure were dis- address to the graduating class. However these new duties that Mr. New Market Friday afternoon with year's camp is the system of rota- By Alumni • cussed. It was decided that in (he tion by which the troops will ob- event of an insufficient number of Harriman has undertaken require impressive ceremonies. New Market On Wednesday, May 12. 1948, the tain the maximum benefit from the club members decide to participate him to spend a greater part of his Day. May 15, was a holiday and VMI Alumni Association gave a training. The organization of the in the Monogram figure, any man time outside the United States. cadets were free from all academic banquet for tho graduating class. This is the Lee Jackson equestrian statue in Baltimore to which training unit will be in accordance awarded a varsity letter will be Subsequently he tvas forced to with- and military duty from Breakfast The banquet was held in the officer's 340 keydets journeyed on May 1st for the unveiling ceremonies. Ap- with the needs of the system. The allowed to take part provided he draw from the Finals program. Roll Call until Taps. 1 mess of Crozet Hall. Present were proximately 5,000 witnessed the unveiling at which Douglas S. Free- training unit will be the group, intends to become a member of th^ This development has caused ser- Colonel William Couper delivered the members of the graduating class, man spoke on "The Greatest American Combat Team—Lee & Jack- divided into squadrons of 120 men club next year. , ious concern at headquarters for •fti address on the role of VMI cadets representatives of the Alumni As- son." The provisional battalion made the trip in 2nd Army buses and each. Each squadron will be divid- the time for acquiring Finals speak- at the Battle of New Market, May sociation, and members of the It is hoped that in this way, letter- a most enjoyable time was had during the free hours.' ed into three flights of forty men ers is particularly late. At present 15, 1864. In this address he divulged faculty. The program for the eve- men not members of the club, rats each. correspondence is now being carried some interesting facts which have ning opened with the singing of and old cadets alike, will become The instruction will be divided interested and join. A new constitu- on with an important dignitary in just come to light recently on the the "VMI Spirit'' after which a into three primary phases, with the tion has been drawn up and plans the business and industrial world. subject. These facts evidenced much series of talks was made on the three squadrons rotating among ire being made to broaden the in- [EExamination, Schedule He has been also politically out- research and gave added interest various phases of alumni activities. these divisions. One phase will con- terests and activities of the club in standing. to the story with which every cadet Mr. 'Wert' Faulkner, VMI Class of sist of sixty-five hours of specialized future years. is more or less THURSDAY, MAY 27 IB CE If this prospect is unable to take familiar training during which the students 1924, was principal speaker for Composite Exam IB CE, EE, PM, LA. Economics IB EE part in next month's ceremonies, a Immediately following the ad- will receive on-the-job training in the occasion. Mr. Faulkner, Person- Elec. Eng. IB CH. Physics IB PM . Comp. Anat. second prospect is in mind. He is dress, the Corps assembled in full his particular course. The VMI air- nel Manager of the Glasgow Divis- 1A ALL Economics IB LA Mod. Lit. a prominent Richmond banker. dress in front of the New Market men, will of course, receive training ion of Lees-Cochran, Inc., spoke Morgan And 1A CE Structures From here on out. fingers are cro<,s- Monument and graves of five of the in either Administration and Mili- concerning the VMI spirit among 2B ALL (except LA) Physics ed and breathing is heavy. ten cadets who died on the field tary Management or Aircraft Main- alumni. He emphasized the im- 2A CE. EE Mechanics Massey, Naval See EXAM SCHEDULE Page 4 Ambassador Harriman left last of honor during this engagement. tenance Engineering during this portance of close cooperation among 2A PM Economics week for Paris where he will hold The ceremony began with a roll phase of instruction. the alumni. In addition Col. Jacobs, 3B LA Physics Alumni Secretary, explained to the Upset On Trip 4B ALL History his first talks with representatives call of these ten cadets followed by At the same time, another squad- Army Recalls AF graduating class the organization of the sixteen Marshall Plan coun- a prayer led by Rev. David C. ron will be engaged in a forty hour By C. E. MAY FRIDAY, MAY 28 and function of the association. Capt. Reserve Officers tries. He is expected to return to Wright, of the R. E. Lee Memorial problem with the 363rd Reconnais- On May 8th. a sunny Saturday IB CE Structures Denton, representative of the VMI Washington next week to make a Episcopal Church. While the Corps sance Group (jet). During this afternoon, a sad drama was en- IB EE Thermodynamics The Department of the Army has Foundation Incorporated, told the report to Economic Cooperation Ad- stood at Present Arms, five wreaths problem, the airmen will.study by acted on North River, "Crew Chief" IB LA History released information concerning the j ministrator Paul G. Hoffman June hopefuls of the purpose, goal, were placed at the base of the observation the functioning of the Morgan, having since the middle of 1A CH Qual. Org. recalling of Air Reserve Officers to and present status of that organi- i statue, and three volleys were fired air group and the duties and respon- March been constructing 'a boat, to 2B CH Qual. Org. active duty. Only those officers who j zation. over the graves. The bugler sounded be used on the river, made his trial sibilities of that organization. 2A CH Qual. Org. possess special skills as in com- | Macon Plays Host Taps, the Regimental Band played cruise. As his able assistant on this The third division of instruction, The faculty was represented by 3B CE. EE. CH, LA Calculus munication, electronics, civil engin- the "Spirit," and the companies nautical adventure he had "Admir- To IRC Delegation Ailing thfe empty spaces left by the Colonels Marr, Jamison, German, 3B PM Quant. Anal. eering and weather are being ac- moved off the field as the band al'' Mort Massey. rotaton, will consist of general sub- and Read. Mr. Patchin and Major cepted for voluntary return to ac- The Walter Hines Page Club of played "Dixie." jects such as marksmanship, chemi- Balthis were also present. Each of The green Kayak, 12 feet long, SATURDAY, MAY 29 tive duty. At present this rate of Randolph Maeon College was host Many visitors were present to cal warfare, and interior guard, thus these officers spoke briefly wel- and 22 inches wide was somewhat IB CH, PM, LA German recall is less than fifty such officers this past weekend to the State witness the ceremonies and hear completing the 240 hour schedule. coming the prospective graduates lighter than a canoe and was easily 1A CE Thermodynamics a week. Organization Conference of the In- Col. Couper's talk. A group of ca- In strict accordance with the ob- into the Alumni Association. carried to the river. 1A EE AC Machinery These applicants are being recall- ternational Relations Clubs in Vir- dets from Thomas Jefferson High jective of summer camp, to provide Going up the river above the 1A PM, LA French Several members of the gradu- ed for temporary duty to replace ginia. School in Richmond also visited the an opportunity for putting into dam and the mill by way of the 2B CE Elem. of EE ating class, including the class of- normal personnel loss and to fill The purpose of the conference was Institute for the occasion. After an practice that which has already been canal our heros felt like experienced 2B EE DC Machinery ficers, made short impromptu talks vacancies that now exist in techni- j to provide the clubs in Virginia with afternoon that was partly cloudy, learned, and to provide a basis for boatmen and no difficulties were 2B PM, LA French expressing the sentiments of the cal categories. Approximately 2,700 a means of cooperating with each the weather turned out to be per- instruction during the following encountered. Deciding to be true 2A ALL Physics members of the class as graduation reserve officers returned to active other in building stronger and more fect, and the Corps presented a year, Langely Field's 363rd Base "voyagers" they started down 3B ALL French, German or Spanish approaches. duty in 1947. efficient organizations to stimulate smart appearance in white ducks Command is going all out in its ef- stream—the river was up and moved 4B ALL English The speakers asserted that Although the number of applicants interest in international relations and "coatees contrasting with the forts. them along quite rapidly. Then the TUESDAY, JUNE 1 although the class is made up for recall to active duty has increas- among students. green of the parade ground. This column wishes to extend its white water by the island was en- IB PM Quant. Aanal. of the members of several brother ed, the Air Force requirements have Approximately forty delegates In his talk. Col. Couper presented appreciation to Major Eairley and to countere d—"steady now back IB LA Philosophy rat classes, the past year has seen not. At present only vacancies exist i representing Madison, Bridgewater, a vivid picture of the military con- Captain Andrews for their coopera- water" cried one of our heros. Then 1A CE Highways it molded into a strong fraternal for those officers who have special Hollins, Mary Washington, Univer- tribution of the cadets to their tion in providing our information, the current under the old bridge 1A EE Electronics salis. The New Air Force Bill is sity of Richmond, William and country in its time of need. He and to extend to members of all organization. caught them—the boat filled with 1A PM Org. Chem. expected to allow those non-techni- Mary, VMI, and Randolph Macon pointed out the outstanding nature branches our wishes for a successful The meeting ended with the sing- water and our intrepid voyagers 1A LA Philosophy cal officers to be called to active attended the conference. VMI was of the members of that group and summer at camp. ing of "Doxology." were thrown into the stream. It is 2B EE Diff. Eq. duty. represented by two delegates of refuted a presumption that they reported by them to have been 2B LA Classics See IRC DELEGATION Page 4 See NEW MARKET Page 4 quite chilly. As true VMI men they 2A EE Diff. Eq. '48 Bomb Rates Max On New kept their heads even though the 2A CH, PM Org. Chem. chill waters bounced them about on 3B ALL English Newman Club Pick the rocks in the river and the cur- 4B ALL Chemistry Poll Results Show That Cadets Articles, Interesting Features rent carried them far below their WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2 Laville and Renton entry point. Finally, sighting an IB CE RR Engineering Desire More Photos, Jokes BY NED MCDONALD a "Some New and Lasting Friends overhanging tree, they grabbed Just two weeks ago the Virginia of Cadets and The Institute" section. IB EE AC Machinery Military Institute and Washington The staff of the "1948" Memorial hold and dragged themselves from With an eye to planning VMI's IB LA Pol. Sci. and Lee University Newman Club paper, Zeke Scher's brainchild, Bomb" is to be congratulated for This section pictures those neces- the stream .They hunted in vain 1A CE, PM Eng. & Sp. elected its new officers for the next newspaper so as to present the "Shear Bull," polled a record break- a job well done. This year's staff sary people behind the scenes—Un- but never could find their brave 1A CH Phys. Chem. type of articles desired by the Corps, ing 56 per cent vote, followed close- has been encumbered by the usual cle Charlie, Bogus, Mr. and Mrs. school year, craft. It had gone on to the James, ly by news articles, sports news, Childress, the pressing shop boys, 2B CE Eng. & Sp. the Consensus this week sought to printing difficulties and soaring pub- they did, however, recover their The new officers elected were and editorials. A complete tabula- the barber shop detail, and others. 2B CH, PM Phys. Chem. determine the most popular items lishing costs, but they have come paddles. Anyone desiring two new Cadet Laville as President, Cadet tion follows: We will always remember these 2B LA Pol. Sci. now in the paper and to solicit through wih a book that rates a canoe paddles in excellent condi- B. E. Renton as Vice-president, Ca- people, and we believe they de- 2A CH Phys. Chem. helpful suggestions from dissatis- ITEM PERCENTAGE superior. tion should drop by 211. Thus det J. P. Nardello as Recording serve a place in our year-book. 2A PM Eng. & Sp. fied cadets. To make a critique of the book endeth the trial cruise of "Crew secretary, Cadet F. A. Costello as Shear Bull 56 Thanks to the 1948 "Bomb" staff, 4B ALL French, German or Spanish in all of it's phases would be im- Chief" Morgan and "Admiral" Mas- Coresponding Secretary, and Cadet The results showed that the aver- New Articles 47 they are there. THURSDAY, JUNE 3 practical if not boring. Then let sey in their one voyage Kayak. J. C. Mattern as Treasurer. age barracks reader desired more Sports News 42 IB CH Min. Res. us consider a few of its features. The sports section and the sec- At a joint banquet with the South- photos, jokes, class columns, better Editorials 31 1A CH Min. Res. The photography is good, to say the tion containing the "hop lovelies" ern Seminary three weeks ago, four intramural coverage, and an en- No Slugs 23 1A EE Thermodynamics least, but perhaps the pictures of the deserve special commendation. his friends and "Brothers" before awards were made to retiring and largement of the paper. Also a Years Ago 21 1A LA Roman History individual companies would have Looking back over several pre- leaving school. graduating officials. A gavel was serialized form of the Kinsey Re- Letters to the Editor 2« 2B LA Amer. History been better had the organizations vious "Bombs", one comes to the No "Bomb" could be dedicated given to Miss Pat Warner of South- port was requested. Many deletions Cadets of the Week 9 2A CE San. Eng. been in full dress uniform. The conclusion that this year's sports to a finer alumnus than George C. ern Seminary and Cadet T. R. Mc- were suggested which will be con- Consensus 8 3B CE, EE, CH, PM Physics idea of having an assortment of and social sections are on a par Marshall. No "Bomb" could serve Namara of VMI who were retiring sidered by the new staff. One Key- Music Column 8 interesting cuts separating each with, if not better than, any pre- a more worthy cause than as a 3B LA Hist, of Eng. presidents. Mr. John Scully, the first det, presumably a member of the Alumni News 3 section is quite good. It gives vari- vious ones. The corps should par- memorial to those VMI men killed FRIDAY, JUNE 4 president and Cadet A L. Gianelloni "Turnout'' staff, mentioned deleting Others and None 38 ety to the annual and breaks the ticularly appreciate the early dis- in World War II. Again, congratu- were awarded keys as Graduating pages one through four, which will (A 300 per cent total results from monotony, if any exists. Something tribution of the year-book, which lations to the staff of the ''1948 Corresponding Secretary and Con- also be weighed very carefully. the fact that 3 choices were al- new has been added in the way of gives everyone a chance to laugh at Memorial Bomb." tact Man respectively. Of the items most enjoyed in the lowed.) Seventy-One Firsts To Receive Diplomas Virginia Leads List of Graduates With 42 ./ : J*. J Seventy-one Virginia Military Ins- Civil Engineering—Edwin Ralph ton, Stuart; John W. Hodnett, Jr., Douglas Pritchard, Hopewell; Elmer Barker, Bristol, Tenn.; Graham Pow- on, Jr., Baynesville, Va.; Samuel L. titute cadets are scheduled to re- Bowers, Arlington; Joseph H. Casey, Bluefield; George F. Hughes, Jr., M. Pusey, Jr., Chevy Chase, Md.; ell Davis, Norfolk; William E. Fitz- Roddey, Jr., Sumter, S. C.; James Lawrence Taylor, Jr., Richmond; ceive their degrees June 3 in Com- Boyce; John Rodger Casey, Boyce; Roanoke; Ted B. Jacobsen, Cranford, Augustus Robbins, III, Hopewell; patrick, Lexington; Brevard S. David Michael Crim, New Market; N. .J; Edwin Allen Jarrett, Rich- William H. Russell, Salisbury, Md.; Myers, Charlotte; A. Jackson New- James Edward White, Scottsvllle; mencement exercises in Jackson Me- William F. Edmonds, Birmingham, mond; Joseph A. Kovarik, Arling- Isaac M. Scher, Richmond; Joseph comb, Roanoke; James H. Newsom, and William H. Whitmore, Jr., Nor- morial Hall. Forty-two of the candi- folk. Ala.; George Eng, Chicago; Sher- ton; Albert L, Loth, Jr., Richmond; F. Schwarts, III, Long Island, N. Y.; Jr., Portsmouth; J. Y. O'Neal, Jr., dates are from Virginia. Pre-Medical—Benjamen N. An- wood W. Franklin, Chicago; Joseph S. D. Loughborough, Richmond; Henry C. Scott, IV, Frankfort, Ky.; Denver; John M. Reardon. Brook- The civil engineering course with derson, Jr., Hot Springs; Thomas Y. I. Gantt, Lynchburg; John Carl Gar- Richard C. Malmo, Richmond; Jos- Charles Albert Thomas, Lawrence- lyn; Joseph J. Reynolds, III Waynes- 38 has the largest number of candi- Await, Jr., Arlington; William B. rison, Jr., Alexandria; Felix von eph W. McCullough, Birmingham, ville; Daniel C. Walser, Jr.; Chevy boro, Ga.; R. C. G. Sorensen, Cincin- dates. Electrical engineering with May, Richmond; Stanley Millimet, Gemmingen, Jr.; Richmond; Arthur Ala.; Frederick M. Moyer, Staunton; Chase, Md.; John D. Williams, Rich- nati; Edward E. West, Jr., Richmond; 12, liberal arts with nine, pre-medi- N. Bergen, N. J.; Irvin Edgar Nach- L. Gianelloni, Havana, Cuba; Robert and Sergeant W. Wise, Cape Vincent, cal with seven and chemistry with Malachi M. Mills, New Orleans; mond; and Theodore M. Wilson, man, Newport News; Howard Lee Wade Gleason, Lexington; William N. Y. five candidates complete the list. Charles R. Nixon, University City, A GRADUATE Lake Forest, 111. Smith, Marlin, Texas; and H. T. E. Haines, Luray; Samuel M. Hairs- The Candidates are: Mo.; Julian M. Peery, Tazewell; L. June 9. 1948 Electrical Engineering—James A. Chemistry—Zachariah C. Damer- See VIRGINIA LEADS Page 8 THE CADET >>™N« Pictorial Review of '47-'48 We Had Fun At Hops i * We Had Parades Period School Year Is Progressive

MarkedlIf we were to looyk bacQuiek at thet '47-'48 semester ten years from now, what could we find distinctive from other years? The Atlanta Trip? The Baltimore Trip? Return of the Turnout? Long Christmas furlough? For- mation of a lacrosse team? High- way and Industrial conferences? The G. C. Marshall Bomb? Start of the barracks extension? G company dissolved? Horses with- drawn? Perhaps none of the aforemen- tioned items will mark this past year to the cadets of 1958 or '68 or later. But whatabout these two innovations of 1948: Walking back from the mess hall, drinking cokes and eating peanuts at baseball games?? Yup, those two items During October many outstanding men of both the state and nation visited the Institute are SOMETHING! for Homecomings and Highway Conference. Reviewing the "froops" on line above from The year porved rather quiet in left to right are Governor Wm. M. Tuck. Attorney General Tom Clark, Maj. Gen. R. J. barracks what with a minimum of "step offs". Of course the corps Marshall, and the VMI Hoard of Visitors. —particularly as individuals—had a few run ins with certain tacti- cal officers, but that's all in the abnormal routine. With the return to school in September, dances as well as football took prominent parts in While the pictures in this page the VMI cadet's schedule. Homecoming's set (above) of two hops were the first of a series section can by no means complete- of fine, enjoyable dances at which such bands as Art Mooney, Johnny Long, the Vagabons, ly cover the activities of the entire and our own VMI Commanders presided. year, many of them should prove ' fc) of valuable aid in remininscing, since many of the most pleasant days and events of this school year never got a two line men- ion in this, the poor man's weekly New York Times—THE VMI CADET, VOLUME 38.

Vast improvements in the Post Exchange I above) and the gymnasium greeted the corps' return to school. A shocking and saddening blow to all his friends was the passing on of PX Manager Peter Wray in October Houston Childress has taken over and has done a good job. Hots Lardon (right) and his VMI Commanders (above) came out in full force last fall, playing at many dances at surrounding colleges in addition to two hops here. Two con- certs were presented to the corps In JM Hall and as thc headline noted following thc first offering, "Even Jackson Sent." Johnny Croswell, Cadet Captain of the Regimental Rand, played solid trombone for the Commanders.

Our Boys: C. T. Manley, Pop Strange, Slick Morton and Lou Brownson.

Governor Tuck made his first of several visits to VMI this year in early September and at that time, reviewed the guard, and toured the entire post including the mess hall and barracks. He returned to the Institute In October to address the First An- nual Virginia Highway Confer- ence. At this time Senator A Willis Robertson also was here. A comfort to 'Ole' Slick Morton long before the season even started In March the Virginia Indus- was the knowledge that he had a tackle and a team captain about trial Management Conference was whom he have not over one worry—that worry being he might be held in JM Hall. At a banquet injured. Chi Mills, who graduates on June 8, played his greatest season of football. As a company captain and president of the Monogram in Crozet Hall Governor Tuok Club, he has been very prominent in barracks. addressed this group.

Catawba was our first grid opponent, and .the opening kick-off was caught as above. Coach Morton kept his passers under wraps in this opener and the keydets won by 13-6. All Major Cadet Editors Bow Out With This Issue As Graduation Looms

Billy Guin '48-B returned from the army in mid-term and shortly thereafter his artistry graced the Cadet and Turnout. The above item ls his "suggestion" for the new uniform for D Co's fly boys. JIM ALLISON JACK NEWCOMB OFUS SLAYTON JOHN WILLIAMS FRANCEV LANE ZEKE SCHER To date no action has been taken Editor-in-Chief Sport* Editor Assistant Editor Business Manager Inspiration Editor Managing Editor on this suggestion. Exciting Football Season Saw Big Red 'Up' & 'Down' Joe Gantt Rips Through For A First Down Biggest Thrill Comes Out Of GW Nite Game The 1947 grid season had quite a few joyous moments for red. white and yellow followers and also some moments of disappoint- ment. But we shall skim over these disappointments and reveal these disappointments and revel in the glory the Big Red ob- tained. Perhaps the biggest thrill of the schedule came in the final seconds of the night game in Lynchburg against George Wash- ington University. Trailing 7-6, the Big Red marcthed down to the GW 20. There passes—one after another—failed to connect. Then finally in a desperate leap, Red Here is Joltin' Joe Gantt once more hitting his right tackle for a gain Patton snared one of Joe Veltri's of several yards during the second period of the Turkey Day classic tosses for the score—and the game. at Victory Stadium, Roanoke. Final score: VMI 28, VPI 14.

In the first quarter of the William & Mary game VMI star ted o

The Virginia Tech corps of cadets prececded the keydets in marching upon the field at Victory Stadium last Thanksgiving and they snappily formed the letters VMI and VPI above. Having only practiced "VMI" the VMI corps could not return the compliment of the Gobblers when the keydets entered the field. However this omission was the least of the troubles that bothered thc Techs that clay.

The great display by the keydet line in the Georgia Tech game was one of THE highlights of the entire season. Held scorless the first quarter, the heavy Tech Yellow Jackets made their first seven points with less than a minute to go in the half. Above we see back Vince Ragunas tearing off five yards before Center Hook called a halt. The final score: Tech 20, VMI 0.

The famous VMI Flying Squadron of 1920 came in for quite a bit of publicity at Thanks- giving when a large number of that team gathered at the VMI-VPI game to present a gift to their coach and retiring VMI athletic director. Col. Blandy Clarkson. Present athletic director Frank Summers was a hard hitting linesman on that undefeated team. Ex-Keydet Causes Unrest During VMI-VPI Struggle

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Joe (Koko) Kovarik in addition to having cartoons published in the Cadet and Turnout also designed the cover of this year's Bomb. A first class civil graduating in June, he is also a member of the polo team. No doubt he picks up quite a few of his humorous cartoons ideas Things were far from cheery during the first half of the Military Classic of the South. Part of the damage was being while mingling with his friends at the stables for his drawings frequently draw voluminous done by an ex-keydet of the class of '45. Dick DeShazo, that ex-keydet, is seen above scoring Tech's second touchdown horse laufhs (Ow!). early in the second quarter. However the final score was a different story as VMI came from behind to triumph. Joe C. Shnner . . By Leonard Sansone The V. M. I. Cadet The Wolf Hamrie & Smith Florist JEWELERS > "Flowers For AH Oeoaslona" Published Monday afternoons. Entered as second class matter Phone 203 — 723 September 18, 1046 at the Post Office at Lexington, Virginia, under Lexington, Va. the Act of March 3, 1879. Subscription during regular school year, $3.00.

Member Associated Collegiate Press 38-39 & On its . . . The Represented for National Advertising By The Sgehs Store VIRGINIA CAFE NATIONAL ADVERTISING SERVICE, INC, In journalistic lingo the number (Amerloan) College Publishers Representative '30' designates the end, finish, that's Por 420 Madison Avenue - New York, N. Y. nil! That number is particularly ap- Men's Wear MEALS - STEAKS Chicago - Boston - Los Angeles - San Francisco propriate here for with this Prices Reasonable issue 30 the ole Bull-slinger writes J. A. Allison, Jr. Editor-in-Chief '30' to this weekly rendezvous of Managing Editor t M. Scher classic literature. I doubt if the J. D. Williams Business Manager universal custom of ending news- O. L. Slayton ' Assistant Editor paper copy with '30' came from the Lon Walter Sports Editor Fred's Taxi E. T. Watling Alumni Editor fact that VMI issues a total number Doug Hamner Circulation Manager of Cadets such that 30 means tho Phone 62 George Stein Advertising Manager end. finish, that's all. But perhaps G. R. Evans- -R. T. Spencer Photography one of the following may be its ori- Joe Kovarik- -Bob Trumbo—Bill Guin Cartoonists gin. What do you think? One: When newspaper ASSOCIATE: EDITORS WAYLAND'S stories were handwritten. "X" meant John L. Guest Renton, Reardon, Tauss, Miller, Oast, Walser, Smith the end of a sentence, "XX" the end Consulting Engineer For Drug Sundries Casey. Wright, Robertson, Gorham, Timmins, Lamont, of a paragraph, and "XXX" (Roman I)u Barry, Elizabeth Arden White, Read, May, Masquelette, Henson, Bennett, for 30) the end of the story. Travelers Building Richmond, Va. Prince Matchabelll Perfoaaf McDonald, Cohen, Edwards, Prillaman, Rammell, Two: In Bengali "80" means "fare- Feinman, Saunders, Moncrief. Kohen, Newcomb. well." A report of the East India company misprinted the figure "30." "Oh Wally, I won't be able to go to the dance with you Saturday night.1" So What? Three: Some linotype machines SERVICE ANYWnERE ANYTIME cast slugs 30 picas maximum length, The members of the graduating class are now in hence "30" means the end of the L. R. BOWLING a position to survey the four years of their cadetships, line. ESSO STATION and to evaluate (heir experiences at VMI with refer- Four: A telegraph operator whose Tires - Tubes - Batteries and Accessories ence to their careers. A few of the class entered VMI number was 30 once stayed at his STORAGE - PHONE 451 - OPEN 24 HOURS almost eight years ago, and" a considerable number key, sending news of a disaster long entered seven years ago; the majority entered in June after his assistants had fled and until death came to him. OLD AND NEW CADETS WELCOME TO LEXINGTON of 194:') or later. In any case there is one curt and un- Five: Once upon a time dispatches grammatical. but very expressive question which each May 15 is noted in the history suggested that he be buried on the FOR VMI PENNANTS AND STICKERS SEE were delivered by messenger from of the Institute for two reasons, Institute grounds, but for some un- member of the Class of 1949-A should answer. The the telegraph office to the newspaper both of which stem from the War known reason the idea was vetoed, J. ED. DEAVER & SONS question is: "So what?" office. The telegraph office closed at Between the States. The flrst of although removal of the remains to Shopping Center for Men We have spent four years at VMI. So what? In 3 a. m„ hence the operator scribbled these, of course, is the Battle of the Institute has been a subject of at the bottom of the sheet "3 o'clock" the first place, we have been equipped academically New Market, the anniversary of frequent discussion. which became abbreviated in turn which is now famous as one of the Perhaps the most truthful sum- to perform special tasks in industry, business and the "3'o'c," and finally "30." tew days on which academic duties mary of Jackson's worth was given professions. From a selfish point of view such academic Six: When the Associated Press are suspended. The story of this by a minister, in prayer, at the Compliments Of A Friend preparation will enable us to occupy higher social was established each member was battle and the events pertaining to dedication of the Jackson monument positions and positions of greater financial reward entitled to 30 telegrams a day. Last it are too well known by all to be in New Orleans. He said: MASON-HAGAN, INC. than are open to the average American. It is wise for of the day's quota was labeled "30." repeated here. "When, in Thy inscrutable wis- dom, oh Lord, thou didst ordain us to pause and to reflect upon the significance of this Seven: Early telegraph operators ' The other incident, while not in itself as renowned, is probably that the Confederacy should fall, one factor in our future lives. From another viewpoint, had a code for conversational asides. Among them was "30," meaning the much more important. Eighty-five then Thou didst find it necessary to such preparation will enable us to perform greater end of the gossip. years ago, one year to the day be- remove Thy ' servant, Stonewall Jackson, Amen." CONCRETE PIPE AND PRODUCTS CO., INC. services for society, to assume greater responsibilities Eight: The 30 magistrates appoint- fore the battle which gave eternal Richmond, Virginia in our prospective communities, than the average by Sparta over Athens at the end of lame to the VMI Corps of Cadets, Makers of PARACRETE — "Concrete At It's Best" American. We have need likewise to reflect upon this the Peloponnesian war were called one of the greatest military geniuses C. F. Lauterback & Sons of all times was laid to rest in the Makers of Machined, Cast, Centrifugal Pipe aspect of our education. Responsibility is the price the "30 tyrants" and were over- Jewelers Lexington Presyterian Cemetery. High Pressure Steam Cured Masonry Units paid for privilege. thrown after one year's reign. The end of the tyrants was hearlded The corps served as part of the es- Gifts of all Kinds cort for the funeral procession. In the second place, we have reaped innumerable with a symbol of gladness—"30." Petersburg, Va. advantages from VMI as a unique institution. The This man was Thomas Johnathan close association with a strong honor system: the Jackson, who came to be known and Compliments Of spirit of fraternity that is inculcuated among Brother VMI Is Different No. 8888 . . . loved throughout the Confederate SCHEWEL'S Army and the whole South as HUGER-DAVIDSON SALE CO., INC. Rats during four years together; the pride in tradi- Entering the efficient Crozet Stonewall Jackson. In 1851, when Phllco RADIOS Emerson Hail this morning for our normal "Get Our Pricc First" tions at which it is our liberty to scoff while here, but Lieutenant, brevet Major, Jackson, Lexington, Va. — Staunton, Va. breakfast, the corps was thrown which mean so much afterward; these are things USA, came to VMI as Professor of into an uproar of feminine shicks SCHEWEL'S FURNITURE CO. which cannot be precisely evaluated, but of which Natural and Experimental Philoso- and chair-jumping-up-on. A genu- Lexington, Va. phy and Instructor in Artillery none of us would be deprived. ine, four legged rat—the kind that Tactics, he was practically un- We are being graduated from college. So what? sneers back—was running amuck. known. By the time of his death, Keydets In whatever sort of work we enter, in whatever sort Jumping down from his chair twelve years later, his fame had of community we live, there are challenges awaiting for a moment, Al Smith, brave spread throughout the world, and Virginia Music Shop COME IN AND TRY our abilities. Particularly is -this true with reference warrior and first sergeant of the his name was already beginning to to the problems of local government. Forgetting for class of '47, attacked the rat and be shrouded with legend. Lynchburg, Va. Our Steaks and Spaghetti disposed of same in a manner that Jackson's death came at the cli- the moment our specialized vocations, let us consider would have brought a warm glow We Are Always Ready To Give You Instant max of his brilliant career. Wounded our duties as citizens. The administration of American to the ROTC Infantry wheels. Service accidentally but seriously by his cities, towns and counties is notoriously inefficient For the exceptional courage and own men during the confusion and corrupt, being controlled in far too many instances devotion to the concepts that all which followed his master flanking ROCKBRIDGE MOTOR Southern Inn Restaurant by political machines whose purpose is to retain con- men are created equal (except movement that turned the tide in COMPANY trol for the personal benefit of the machine bosses rats), the Cadet wishes to congra- the Battle of Chancellorsville, he tulate Al. (Gee!!) nudge & Plymouth rather than for the good of the public. Such conditions contracted pneumonia and died on Sunday, May 10, 1883. His body Phone 289 Lexington, Va. have developed because the men and women of the was removed to Richmond the community possessing the necessary ability and know- Tieing Up The Loose Ends . . next day, and lay in state in the ledge to unseat the machines and to provide effective Lower House of the Confederate OVERHEARD: This third was ex- METROPOLITAN CAFE leadership have shirked their responsibilities. They plaining to a pal the difference Congress, as the entire Confederacy KoanoKe s Foremost eating have refused to devote part of the time they consume between West Point and Veemi. mourned an irreparable loss. Place - Good Food Is huilding bridges, or teaching school, or managing a "They have an entirely different The body was then removed to spirit up there. They go with the Good Health bank to serving on the city council or appearing before Lexington by the canal boat "Mar- attitude of learning something." shall," arriving on May 14. For the 510 S. Jefferson St. Roanoke, Va. it in the interests of good government. They have Pass the poison Phineus! ... It was remaider of that day and for the refused to take an active part in solving the problems gratifying to notice in the Consen- whole night, the former professor of secondary education and those of juvenile delin- sus your enjoyment of this type of lay in state in his old classroom, feature. Your desires will serve as quincy. now the southwest corner of the an indication to the incoming staff first stoop, attended constantly by We as college graduates shall have the ability to what to present next year . . . a guard of cadets. tackle these problems; and precisely because we shall Maj. Jack Balthis mentioned last The following day, May 15, he have that ability, the responsibility for leadership in week "the Institute is as good now was laid to rest at the side of his NEW YORK PRINCETON . ITHACA the fight for good government and the correction of as it was when I graduated in flrst wife and child. It had been social evils will be thrust upon us. We can evade the '41." During the past year VMI has returned to 'normalcy' in all is.iue by refusing to take action; we cannot escape our respects. In other words, these are Compliments Of The V.M.I. CLASS RINGS responsibility for the consequences. "the good old days" . . A member JAMES L. DECK, hiwkniaiivi of last year's Cadet staff wrote in Bon-Ton Supper Club The same principles apply to state and federal HERFF JONES CO. to us: "Criticize the Institute more!" Lynchburg, Va. government. It is up to those of us graduating from 403 E. Franklin Sll««t a complete selection A cadet committee has written a McCoy Miller, Manager Richmond 19, Vil«lnL* college to take the lead in the election of capable offic- complete report on the present aca- ials. Moreover, it may well fall to the lot of some of demic system with many recommen- those graduating from various colleges in June to dations. The compulsory church Tolley's Hardware of apparel, furnishings occupy governmental positions. Once again, we cannot question was discussed freely with Dixie Sand Guns, Hardware, Ammunition evade our responsibilities. the superintendent making his stand very clear. Discounting items which and Gravel Corporation Eleetrieal Supplies In summary, upon leaving college we face great fall under the "military system," *M-Puddledoek Farm SPORTING GOODS and accessories opportunities, great challenges and great responsibili- it's pretty tough to find something Petersburg, Va. ties. So what? to criticise. Of course there's always the food! A peak has been reached in un- GIFT AND ART for university men Farewell derstanding and friendly relations 8HOP This issue of the Cadet is the last which the with both W&L and VPI this year. Mundy Motor Lines ROBERT E. LEE HOTEL present staff will have the pleasure of publishing. It No reason for this to fail to con- Tuesday - May 25 Lexington, Va. tinue and increase . . . The most Roanoke. Va. is extremely difficult to realize that the year is almost Frances H. Hopklaa SHOWING valuable single addition to VMI this completed—that 30 issues of the paper have gone to Gift Consultant year, in this writer's opinion, was press and have been distributed. Yet we find it neces- Jack Carper. For the flrst time in POST EXCHANGE sary now to say our farewells, a task which we are perhaps its history, VMI received reluctant to undertake now that the time has come newspaper space and publicity com- FOR YOUR WEEKEND TRIP CALL 711 for it. parable to any other coUeges in RepreeealattTo Virginia. This pubUclty will result BHI Telford U Roger. Compiling this paper and publishing it, although in attracting better students, high- Pete's Taxi and Bus Service entailing a great deal of hard work, has been a source er public esteem for VMI, and aid See Editorial Page 4 to the Foundation Fund . . . "WE SMILE AT MILES" NO SLUGS By LON WALTER Liddell Cracky Two Mile

Chapel Hill. N. C., May 15—Two people seemed to have known that Frank Liddell would win the two mile run here Record At Conference today and break the Southern Conference record in that The University of North Carolina event. One was Frank's father. Mr. F. A. Liddell, of Houston, In the 880. one of the best races retained the Southern Conference of the day, VPI's Frank Magill Texas, who had flown from Texas just to see his son run track title Saturday in the 24th an- bested Roger Neighborgall of Duke his last collegiate race. The other was Colonel H. M. (Son) nual running of the Southern Con- by mere inches, in 1:58.6. Neigh- Read, who incidentally served as Head Finish Judge for the ference Outdoor track meet. Three borgall was boxed for almost a full meet. An interesting story hinges around Col. Read's "pre- new Southern Conference records quarter, but on the last curve, jumped out of the box and all but monition": were set—in the 440 yard dash, the two-mile run. and in the shot put. overtook Magill. It happened that shortly before the two mile run The best race of the day as far The outstanding runner of (he as the VMI spectators were con- was about to begin, one of the lesser judges offered to meet was South Carolina's Norman cerned was the two-mile run. UNC's place a friendly bet on the race to the effect that ITNC's "Scooter" Rucks, who won the 440 favored defending co-champion Sam Magill would break the record today. Col. Read accepted, yard dash and 220 yard dash, and Magill took the lead in the second set a new record in the 440. In the and added further that there would be no record broken lap, and looked like he was going here unless Liddell broke it. The outcome of that is preliminary heats on Friday, Rucks m * •• S • S ~ " c' " bettered the old record of 48.2 sec- (Continued On Page 8) history. mm 1 onds by .1 second, and then broke Liddell was at his best today, and as unbelievable as it • his own record the following day. sounds, the entire crowd, including UNC students, were leading the field by 10 yards to cheering him on in that last lap, after lie had passed Magill. win in 47.4 seconds. The old record 1 of 48.2 seconds had been held for 1PSI#i Frank seems to make a hit with fans wherever he runs, for 15 years by VMI's Hill Wellford. even at the State meet last week before a partisan Virginia j Ruck's 21.5 in the 220 yard dash crowd, it was Liddell who drew the cheers. was .4 second off the record of 21.1 seconds, held by Merrill Pasco, another VMI man. Ttucks topped Entire Team Does Well off his performance by running the 1 To much praise can't be given Coach Clarence Strange first leg of the one mile relay in the and his plucky crew for their excellent showing at the meet. good time of 48.6 seconds, to give his team a good 15 yard lead. Everyone ran their best race of the year. Billy Harrison did •MS Cmt REMINDS Mt Of A under fifty flat for the first time, and the relay team shaved Bill Harrison finished fourth in VR. GRAVOW px-smxnv PIPE. six seconds off their previous best time. Thev did the mile j the 440, and was clocked at 49.9 HO mAKING-IN" I seconds. Harrison also turned in in 3:24.6. tfe m. 4J an excellent 50.0 fiat as anchor man Bobby Bell proved to be the hard hick boy for the O At for the VMI relay team. K»ydets, and failed Jo qualify for the finals. Bob was up There were several surprises in against a field of record breakers yesterday, 'and nar- the meet—in the 100, Duke's title- rowly missed the necessary shot distance. holder, Doug Ausbon, failed to place as Charlie Chambers, NC Oualilv Much Improved States star sprinter and the meet's high point man. won the event in The quality of competition this year was vastly superior Sports Staff Selects Outstanding Stars During 10.0 seconds. to that of last year with very few exceptions. Only in the 5 No Breaking Sn 100 yd. dash were the fans let down, for in this event the 1947-48, Malachi Mills Named 'Athlete of Year No Bite time was a slow ten fiat. The Cadet takes pleasure in pre- Pa. whose 200 points made him top club at the age of nine and since KEYDETS! ! No Differ Taste The 440 saw South Carolina's "Scooter" Rucks shatter senting to the Corps this week their man on the Keydet cage combine has twice won the Augusta Junior the old mark of 48.2 sec. Rucks zipped around the track at a • selections for the outstanding stars of this year. He credits his success Tournament, and in two years of LET'S GO TO THE / SEE in the various varsity sports al VMI 47.4 sec. clip—terrific in any competition. This record, along to the fact that rules here are loose collegiate competition has compiled fit's Prc-SmokcJ during the year 1947-'48. The selec- a .647 won-loss average. MADE and referees allow the players a with Frank Liddell's are two which will stand for a long time. tions were made by consulting STATE FROM Rucks and Liddell were the two outstanding stars in the people "in the know" about the freer rein and a slightly rougher TRACK IMPORTED STATE COMPANY BRIAR entire meet. The only difference between the two was that j sport, and then putting the candi- game, which, incidentally, is right Holder of VMI's two-mile run dates to a vote by the senior mem- down his alley. A 19 year old rat, mark of 9:51.4 sec. is Frank Lid- Ruck,'' showing had been predicted, but Liddell was a dark Fountain Service . bers of- the sport staff. Here they Eddie should develop into one of the S]30 • $200 . $330 . S500 horse. Poth will be remembered for many years for their dell. of Houston, Texas. Frank are: best basketball players ever to hit (Leatherlungs, Racehorse, or Stud, Candy Fashioned by Linkman great performances here today. the Institute. as he is known) began his racing DR. GRABOW PIPE CO. INC.. CHICAGO H lit. FOOTBALL career by defeating the best his What They're Saving In New Orleans The position as Athlete of the WRESTLING high school could offer while run- Year on the VMI All-Stars could go Rock Moyer has been a stand- ning as an independent, since he Here's what Harry Martinez, of the New Orleans States, to no one but Malachi (Chi) Mills, out on good VMI wrestling teams did not win a berth on the team. THE CORNER GRILL has to say about VMI in his column of last week: Since that time he has won the j of New Orleans, La. A fixture in for all of the three years he has GOOD SANDWICHES the starting Keydet pigskin line- been gruntin' and groanin' for the State two-mile run title, placed sec- "MORTON ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT VMI'S up in his four years at VMI, Chi Institute, and for two of those ond in the Conference two-mile, DRINKS — FOOD GRID PROSPECTS" is destined to go down in the an- years he has been dubbed the best was third twice, was fourth in Con- ference Cross-Country last year, i nuals of VMI's athletics as an all- 121 pounder in the Southern Con- and went undefeated in dual meet Arthur (Slick) Morton, who wound up his first year time great. ference. He calls his greatest thrill competition this spring. as football coach at VMI by winning the traditional game His selection on the Associated his victory over W&L's Cal Guest If It's Shipping Boxes from VPI, is enthusiastic about the cadets' grid pros- j Press second team All-America was in the 1948 S.C. tournament. Moyer, BASEBALL the highlight of the sporting year. who matriculated with the class of See Felvey pects for 1948. Up from Hopewell, Virginia, in It is the highest honor ever be- '45, will graduate in June at the ripe 1941 to follow in his brother's foot- '1 have as good a passer as you'll find anywhere in stowed upon a VMI football player. old age of 24. steps came Douglas Luther Pritch- DIXIE CONTAINER CORP., RICHMOND VA. Bobby Thomason from Leeds, Ala.,' he says. 'He hurt Chosen Athlete of the Year in TENNIS ard. Doug has lived up to his fam- ily's reputation by winning a num- his ankle last season and that hurt our club, but he has the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Joe Gantt has made himself eral in Rat football, and monograms looked great. I also have a good fullback, but my line big redhead who came up from familiar to the followers of VMI in baseball and basketball. will be light. The team will be young and light but we i Jesuit High in New Orleans has sports in football and wrestling as MILDRED MILLER'S GIFT SHOP displayed his ability, integrity, and well as in tennis, but his ability He climaxed his career by being have a wonderful spirit.' 1 elected captain of the Big Red V. M. L JEWELRY — BROTHER RAT PINS sportsmanship in anything and on the courts has over-shadowed It may be recalled that VMI gave Georgia Tech everything he has attempted. "9". Doug well deserves to be chosen most of his other achievements. 5 m. Nelson St. Lexington, Va. as outstanding baseballer because tough going for a half last fall and played some rugged The class of '48-B is proud to As number one man and captain of his consistent hitting, steady claim him as a Brother Rat, and of the Keydet net team of '48, he team? including Wm. and Mary. fielding, great hustle, and spirit on the Los Angles Dons will doubt- lost only one match, a close affair 'Chi Mills, who made AP's second All-America, the diamond. less find him as able a lineman as to Lynchburg's Jack Morris. Joe Lutes, a tall boy from McKeesport, FOR CONSTRUCTION played great ball in those games,' says Coach Morton. has ever been in their forewall. is a first classman from Lynchburg 'He was a great boy for us. I wish he was back. He Luck Corp. — Richmond, Va. SWIMMING and has been active in Institute sports ever since he enrolled with Luck Construction Co. — Richmond, Va. graduated in engineering and I know four concerns who Macon Michaux, of Goldsboro, the class of '45. Royal Stone Corp — Front Royal Va,. have offered him good jobs. I understand he wants to N. C„ a man who is living proof play pro football first and will play with the Los Angeles ! that "it hain't necessarily Moe'\ GOLF Dons,' sparked the Keydet natators in When the subject turns to golf J. W. Burress ; every meet during this year's season. one naturally thinks of Captain Morton says Lou Brownson, who srves as his end Construction "Mo" started out swimming with Vaughn Maxwell, of Augusta, coach, and is coaching baseball now, has done a great the Goldsboro Swimming Associa- Georgia. Golfing is reputedly 70 per job. 'tie's one of the hardest working fellows I know,' cent dress and Maxwell definitely j tion, but he says, "That was so long And Industrial Machine*) says the VMI coach. Pop Strange, formerly of LSU, is ago I remember very little of it". proves this point. Decked out in his EXHIBITION his line coach and C. T. Manley, who worked with Morton The unassuming Michaux neverthe- multi-colored "T" shirt, two-tone Roanoke, Va. Monday & Tuesday shoes, and umberellar, we can find when he coached at Southeastern, in his freshman coach. less took a second in the North Carolina AAU meet at the age of him on the links daily. May 17 & 18 Morton will show his VMI team here against Tulane ,15. This year he shattered the State "Shaggy" first put his hands on a At 27 W. Washington St. November 6" ' backstroke record, and in 47 he Author Topper, Rep. Cel that part about the "spirit, fellows, it's something j was a member of the State Champ- that comes up wherever VMI teams are mentioned. That ionship free-style relay team. Rockbridge Radio & Electrical Service POLO team spirit, backed up by the spirit of the Corps is something E. F. NUCKOLS, Owner Another North Carolinian, George "If We Can't Fix It — We Don't

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Chi Mills, our All State, All Southern tackle, gained national recognition when the Associated Press placed him on their second Team, All-America. Various other awards were bestowed upon Chi during the year. He broke a prec- edent by appearing in the Rich- mond Times-Dispatch's "Player of Week" column twice. Next year pro football beckons him. Hot upon the heels of football came Frank Summers' boys, the Big Red basketballers. Inexperi- ence hampered the sqaud—this was Frank Summers first year as VMI coach and the majority of the squad were freshmen. How- ever many close, exciting games took place as the highly spirited There were only four seniors on this year's grid squad. Snapped above in a joyous mood quint fought, fought, fought. A during practice preceeding the Gobbler tussle are (left to right) Arthur (The General) victory over Richmond in '94 Hall Gianelloni '44, Chi (The Mons) Mills '48-B. Ed (The Redhead) Jarrett '47, and Joe (Wil- in late season was perhaps a high mo's Roommate) Gantt '45. Incidentally all four are distinguished members of the Civil point. Engineering course.

In December, the Roanoke Touchdown Club voted Chi Mills the outstanding football player in Virginia for the '47 season. They awarded him the gold trophy which is being presented to him above by Coach 'Pop' Str ange.

The Glee Club did not perform much until the latter part of the •spring, but it proved then that Col. Herbert Dillard had whipped up another sterling crew. The concert planned for Finals will be eagerly awaited by the corps. A specialty of the Glee Club is the quartet consisting of (L to R) James Pringle, Ash Harrison, Sam Marty, and Bill -Winiree. Doug Pritchard goes in for a quick vhmmim MHHHHH«•H[ >Resnodw pattobirdn agains^ bt e Bridgewaterseen sand- . W Ched bctween tw0 Bridge CWO Swiecki's Regimental Band in its first full year of existance , spirited performance. The majority of the corps (who were here before ' " added greatly to many of the Corps' activities during the school year. I the band was organized) now wonder how we ever got along without it. Water P1^1"8- Whether it was a parade or a football game,the band always gave a

Action as Anson shoots from the corner in the VPI game here. Lutes is under the basket about to attempt the lavup. Center Bell is on the right awaiting a rebound. Tech took this game 50-39.

-.-^'j' • Big news in early April was the announcement that the Virginia Assembly had made the appropriation for the extension of barracks. The tearing down of the Old Library is The man with the bail u VMI Athletic Director and basketball expected to start in the near future. When this new construction is complete, the corps coach Frank Summers. His greatest demand in a player is that he RUN wil1 total 1,000 and the superintendent's offices will mote in on the first floor from the and fast' Team captain of tbe past season was Bill RusseU, extreme left Engineering Hall, above.

The winter was long and rough.iust about as bleak as the two pictures above. So the aver- Hutchison break, the tape (or a victory in the 100 yard daah aire keydet worked real hard affld now with less than four more weeks of school left, he »*»tn»t Roanoke college, Placing third u Rod Seed deft edge). Both Freddie Anson dribbles down court againvt tbe Bridgewater College can look back upon a bard job well-done. Summer school will be held as usual! p«i»*» throughout Ue seaaon. Eagles In an early seaaon game which VMI won 72-32. Spring Sees 50-A Ring Figure, Baseball, 6Brother Rat9 The class of 19S0-A upheld all VMI traditions with respect to Ring Figures when they performed theirs most admirably on Friday night, April 2. Featuring the best dance music of the year VMPs 108th Year In Johnny Long's swell orchestra, the night set enjoyed the largest turnout and best reception of all the fine hops presented May Prove To Be by Sarge Wise's hop committeemen. Most Progressive Below we have the figure participants led by William D. Collier and Harold E. Logsdon, president and vice presidnt Spring means the last lap of respectively of the. class of 1950-A. the school year. Seemingly the slowest part of the year, it of- - fered outdoor sports to match the increasingly pleasant weather. The big event in April was the well-p tanned, well-performed Ring Fgure of the class of 1950-A.

Johnny Long and his orchestra produced some of the most enjoyable music heard at VMI Hop in a long time. Most of the weekends witnessed many of the corps departing for home or various surrounding col- Ken Runquist's swimming team leges housing the fairer sex. The came through with a fairly suc- barracks hounds usually spent cessful season facing strong compe- Saturday evening at the Post tition all the way. They placed sec- Movie in Preston Library. ond in the State Meet in Richmond. Aloe Michaux was a bright light in Monday would bring with it the backstroke, setting a state rec- a new Cadet and anew week of ord at Richmond. work. This is the final Cadet and Skip Stcphns' breast stroke gar- this is one of final weeks of work. nered quite a few points during the All in all the year has been one season. Team captain Andy Maggard proved a steady performer in all of progress. The rats come—the meets and will be back next year graduates go—and the Virginia or his second year as captain. Military Institute rolls on in its The Fleming brothers, Stock and )ave, plus Bobby Racburn were 108th year! outstanding mermen who will return in the fall.

In February Vaughn Maxwell, president of the class of 1949-B,

formally took over the presiden- tial reins of the General Commit-

ing Bill May '49-A who will graduate in June. Maxwell, who is captain of the golf team, has performed his duties admirably. He Sam Barnes, coach-man of the 'Barnestormers', gives a helpful will graduate next February. and instructive word to a pair of his mat-adors. Sam, who has his keydets wrestle with English literature and grammer during class time, had his teari steadily improving as the season progressed and thc prospects for next year are most encouraging.

FRED ANSON V. M. I. Forward Pel Meredith, keydet 165 pounder, makes with a grunt or two as he toils with his opponent who seems to be inspecting the mat somewhat The English Department's Lieu- closely at the moment. tenant William F. Byers addaed a bit of color to local scene this year by his tooting of those "musical" bagpipes. The Cadet reviewed Lt. Byers and his distinctive hobby back in November. Whether this encouraged him or not, the drone of his instrument can still be heard frequently during these pleasant days of May

Here is the final second before the referee agreed with the crowd that Rock Moyer had successfully retained his Southern Conference championship by pinning W&L's Cal Guest In the S.C Tourney held at Doremus Gymnasium. Rock also was awarded the honor of 'Outstanding Wrestler' at the tourney.

The men of the diamond had their bumps this year but The Bomb of 1948 was greeted r also had a few bright moments too .Pictured above with all around praise for it and I'he decision of the VPI di omatic society, Maroon Mask, to present the men "with the base hits". Team captain Doug Pritch- The big guns on the 1947-48 edition of the VMI Polo team which at its co-editors, Jim Barker and "Prother Hat'' was most unjjrlh >do>. but it met with general acclaim. who graduates in 22 days, was always dangerous at present seems to be the last at the Institute, are (left to right) John Jack Sadler. The Bomb has a \r ex-VMI cadet, John » -irsl»»li '13, was president of the society and consistent in the field. The tftree inserts picture out- Haggarly, Billy Whitehurst, George Ashby, and Eddie Bowers. A final foreward by Secretary of State and alto played the leading ail Over ItO cadets journeyed to Blaoka- players who will return next year: (top to bot.) exhibition will be staged on the parade grounds during Finals week's and VMI Alumnus George C. burg In April to see it an .v^ryone found it most enjoyable. The D. (Bootie) Mann, Homer Chryssikos, and Tommy Kelly. ceremonies. Marshall. barracks scene is pictured «:•>»« IRC Del Bill Guin's Cartoon New Market Virginia Leads E. D. TURNER, JR. Continued From Page 1 Continued Frbm Pago 1 (Continued From Page 1) INSURANCE OF ALL KINDS its newly formed IRC. were a lost generation living a The conference convened at 2:00 futile existence by Riving the facts Sweeney, Portsmouth. State Planters Bank Bldg. p. m., Fridny, May 7, and the del- about their achievements. He chal- Liberal Arts—James A. Allison. Richmond 19, Va. egates spent the afternoon in two lenged the cadets of today to look Jr., Draper; Francis Alan Coleman, Tel. — 7-0564 study commissions, the Inter-Club back on the tradition set for them III. Fort Madison, Iowa; George Activities commission and the Or- and to carry it on by their actions Arthur Crane, Jr., Richmond; Gor- entertainment featured a banquet in the future. don Bush Mills. Frankfort, Ky.; ganizatlon Committee Friday night Joseph Keith Noyes, Lexington. Ky.; ' R. L. HESS & BRO. and an informal dance. On Satur- Exams G. Allen Pcnniman, Jr., Dallas; Jewelers day morning, May 8, a general as- Wiliam E. Ranee, Salem, Ohio; Bulova, Elgin, and Longine Watches sembly was held and nfflcers were Continued On Page 2 Jack R. Sadler, Moon, Va.; and elected for tho ensuing year. The 1A PM Comp. Anat. Ofus Lee Slayton, Jr.. Rocky Mount. conference adjourned at 12:30 p. m. 1A LA Mod. Lit. The Inter-Club Activities Com- 2B CE. EE Mech. of Mat. mission devised a plan whereby a 2B PM Parasitology GOOD THINGS FROM WOOD circular containing the programs 2A EE Prin. of EE Including The 2A PM Comp. Anat. presented by all the clubs of the MILLER HAY state would be distributed to each 2A ALL Mathematics club monthly. This plan would 4B ALL Mathematics Guns MILLER MFG. CO., INC. RICHMOND, VA. give each club new ideas and per- SATURDAY, JUNE S haps enable them to obtain the IB CH Qual. Anal. 1A CE Concrete same speakers that had appeared Ammunition 1A EE Hyrdaullcs before other clubs. The Organization BOLEY'S BOOK STORE 1A CH Indus. Chem. Committee drew up a constitution. F. A. Fitzgerald 1A LA Pol. Sci. and The International Relations Clubs BOOKS - STATIONERY - BUSINESS & SCHOOL SUPI i.IES 2B CE Hydraulics are affiliated with the Carnegie Eaton's Fine Stationery For Men 2B EE Prin. of EE Endowment for International Peace. 2B CH Qual. Anal. ROYAL rORTAHI.E TYPEWRITERS There will be a state wide con- 2B PM, LA Physology ference oi the clubs in Virginia Sporting Goods "Ilollo. Iloncy. we've hart the "New Look" for years.'' 2A CE, Mat. of Constr. 2A CH , Qual. Anal. The Stonewall Jackson Restaurant Track Meet 2A PM Psychology (Continued From Page 5) Editorial 3B CE Surveying to live up lo advanced billing, but Myers Hardware Co. An Hating I'I ace of Exceptional Excellence Continued From Page 2 3B EE Mechanism when he crossed the mile mark of much satisfaction and pleasure to the staff. It is our hope that despite 3B CH ' Qual. Anal Main Street :-: Lexington, Va. (in 4:4-11. Frank Liddell was 20 3B PM, LA Biology yards back and pulling up. Catch- tho handicaps of inexperience on our part and insufficient personnel at ing up with viagill, Frank ran the the printei's, we have been able in some measure to serve the Corps. sixth lap about two yards back of The Editors desire to say thank you to all the members of the stafT him. and was right on his shoulder for thir cooperation; to the Corps for its support of the paper; and to the for the seventh. Coming oiT the officials of the Institute for their help and willingness to hear the curve into the back stretch, he "Cadet's" side of the story. stretched out and left; Magill behind, We wish the best of success for the new staff; they face a year of rounded the last curve sprinted work, opportunity and the satisfaction which comes from worthwhile across the finish line in 9:33.2, cut- accomplishment. ting 5.4 seconds off the conference

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