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'■.II 1,1 Hl-i. P',- The Cade L VOLUME XC Friday, 12 September 1997 Number 1 News Briefs Joyner Named Commandant World ••••••••••••••••I Ben Kincaid & Doug Whalen Calcutta, India - Mother News Writers Teresa’s funeral cortege, which will take place Saturday, has been length­ This August, Superintendent ened as thousands are now expected Major General Bunting chose Colonel to bid her farewell. Her body now Joyner to lead the Corps of Cadets as lies in St. Thomas’ Church and is Commandant. He also serves as the draped in the Indian Flag. Director for Cadet Affairs. Colonel Joyner succeeds Keith Dickson, who Edinburgh, Scotland - On the now is a professor in the history depart­ 700'" anniversary of William ment. Wallace’s first battle and defeat of Upon graduating from VMI the Einglish, Scotland voted on in 1967, Joyner was commissioned whether they should have their own in the Army infantry as a second lieu­ separate parliament from England tenant. After service in Vietnam and after 290 years. The outcome has Germany as a rifle company com­ not yet been announced, but a vote mander, he came back to VMI in of 3-1 in favor of the move is ex­ 1975, serving as a TAC for Alpha pected. Company. In 1978, Colonel Joyner left the Institute for assignments in Sidon, Lebanon - Hezbollah Korea, the Pentagon and the Naval guerrillas and Israeli troops fired War College. He returned to VMI as shots at each other as the Israelis the Head of the Army ROTC Depart­ failed in their mission to land troops ment in 1989, a position which he in Southern Lebanon. A week ago held until 1993. In the fall of 1995, eleven Israeli commandos were Bunting asked Joyner to return to killed as they attempted to infiltrate VMI yet again as Director of Cadet the area. The attack was at dawn on Affairs. Wednesday near Sidon, the provin­ The task he is charged with Col. Joyner speaks with Reg. Commander Tim Trant, Honor Court President Tom Hlrth, and First Class President Kevin Trujillo in the barracks cial capital of southern Lebanon. in this most scrutinized and unprec­ edented time in the history of the Insti­ has been invaluable.” will act in the future.” When pressed on his an­ Cadets to not be served.” I le did say Jerusalem - Secretary of tute is unarguably one of great impor­ Some of Joyner’s goals as When asked whether he nouncement that VMI will have a no le­ that both he and the Superintendent will State Madeleine Albright was prom­ tance. When asked how his tenure as Commandant include improving the thought that the First Class was capable niency policy on bias-related policies. announce in the near future the hiring ised by Palestinian leader Yassar Director of Cadet Affairs prepared him barracks and post, improving the aca­ of nmning the ratline and the Corps Joyner explained that he expects more of an Acting Director of Cadet Affairs. Arafat to confront the terrorist “en­ for this crucial role he stated that it was • demic program and getting through without heavy administrative interven­ from VMI Cadets than he would from In closing, Joyner wanted to emies of peace” and urged Israel to “excellent” preparation, because his job the year with no major accidents or tion, Joyner stated plainly, “the First ordinary soldiers and that he does indeed leave these thoughts with both the par­ stop expanding Jewish settlements. allowed him to interact with cadets from injuries. Joyner is using the theme Class is running the Ratline and the hold the Institute to a higher standard. ents and alumni. “The people that we Albright informed Israeli leaders that all classes. He feels that working with of Corps solidarity to maintain and Corps of Cadets without heavy inter­ Joyner feels confident that have in the Corps of Cadets of today by conforming to her suggestions class and regimental leaders helped him foster a sense of morale and cohe­ vention by the administration.” I le also his expanded staff will be able to meet are the same clay, the same kind bf they would be able to eventually to build a trusting relationship with the siveness in this time of transition. He said that he expected this to continue. the needs of the Corps this year. He people we have always had at VMI. continue the Middle East peace talks. corps, especially when sitting on promo­ stressed the need for “the Corps to Regarding any major changes facing the also said that doubling as the Director They chose the Institute for the same Albright claims she wishes to lessen tion boards and planning Ring Figure. pull together” in the “one corps, one Corps this coming year. Colonel Joyner of Cadet Afiairs and Commandant is an reasons, and I believe we owe them the Israel’s aggressions so that Palestine Joyner said of these activities, spirit, one attitude." Joyner also said said, “I don’t expect anything that is out enormous investment of time. He stated support today that the Corps has always would not be provoked to retaliation "“My knowledge of the Cadet Corps that "We arc learning today how we of the extraordinary.” resolutely, “I cannot allow the Corps of had in the past.” and terrorism.

National Rat Suspended for Assault ••••••••••••••• Deadly Shooting for disciplin­ nificance. No deci­ Dave Bums ary reasons. sion or procedure West Palm Beach, Fla. - A News Editor group of attorneys who led the at­ Cadet Deem was altered simply tack on cigarette makers for the state The Executive Committee sen­ 99’ immedi­ because the olTender at Virginia Tech tenced forth classman Angelica Garza to ately sent her was a female cadet. of Florida are in the process of ne­ gotiating settlements on their pay­ a two semester suspension for the strik­ to the guard According to Brad­ ing of an upper classman. Cadet Gar/a ley Cooke, the Presi­ ment. Claiming they earned at least Steve Nichols Police have determined that room to record dent of the OGA, one billion dollars of the huge eleven News Writer two weapons were used in the crime- opted not to appeal the committee’s de­ her offense on billion dollar settlement, arguments both have been confiscated. Although cision before it was finally endorsed by the General "This case was not have split the team of attorneys over A violent shooting this details about both are not yet released, the Superintendent. C o m m itte e ...... - , out of the ordinary, who should pay, the state of Florida, past weekend left one man killed and they were described as high caliber The suspension was recom­ sheet. Upon Former Cadet Garza but what compli­ or the cigarette manufacturers them­ another wounded at popular weapons. mended Monday night after the Ex­ her exit from the guardroom, Garza lost cated the whole situation were the rumors selves. Amoid’s Sandwiches in Blacksburg, As far as the students and local ecutive Committee found cadet Garza control and began to push and hit the that ftoated around barracks.” During the VA. According to eyewitnesses, population is concerned, the incident guilty of striking a member of the guard Sergeant of the Guard. Immediately proceedings Kevin Trujillo stepped down Atlanta, Ga. - Government of­ Leon Antoine Scales pulled out a was defiantly a freak occurrence, one team on August twenty ninth. Accord­ after the incident Garza was retrieved as president of the committee, in order ficials claim that AIDS has been gun inside the bar after a fight over that has changed the views of several ing to the testimony given by cadet by OGA members and brought back to to act as his dykes advisor. The remain­ bumped down as the leading killer dancing with a female around 1:30 in regards to the safety of the down­ Garza and several other witnesses, the barracks to calm down. ing eight members of the committee gave of America’s young to middle-age am Sunday morning. Between five town area. “It destroys the safe repu­ incident began when she showed ver­ From the standpoint of the Gen­ a unanimous decision in favor of the sus­ adults. It has fallen to the number and six shots were fired which killed tation of the Blacksburg community. bal disrespect while being corrected eral Committee the case held no great sig- pension. two slot due to a 26% drop in deaths 30-year- between the years 1995 and 1996. old Rich-' The nimiber one cause of death for a r d Many Cadets Look to Foreign Study this group is now accidents. Bullard o f Jeremy Obenchain Pensacola Washington - The Environ­ News Writer mental Protection Agency blocked a Florida request Wednesday to build a chemi­ a n d Foreign study is gaining popu­ cal plant in Louisiana. Locals in tbe wounded larity here on post as twenty-nine cadcts ruial community where the proposed 29-year- retiuTi from a semester abroad, twelve plant will be built are claiming to be old Paul currently studying abroad, and fifty look­ victims of environmental racism. S h 0 e - ing to travel overseas in the spring se­ The EPA is investigating the pro­ maker of mester. posal of committing environmental P/c;ivenJale Last semester, cadets were at­ racism as well as violating the Clean M is s is ­ tending 13 universities in seven differ­ Air Act. sippi.. ent countries. The host institutions were: Scales Uni versityofValencia,Spain; San Francisco, Ca. - R.J. was seen Bundeswehr University, Germany; Uni­ Reynolds Tobacco Co. has agreed to running out of the back of the bar “ comniemed Virginia Tech senior versity of Newcastle, Australia; Univer­ pay California communities ten mil­ with his two-twin brother’s 23-year- Carol Harmon. “People are really sity of Edinburgh, Scotland; and Univer­ lion dollars to settle a lawsuit accus­ old Terry Lennell and Kerry Marcel leery about going downtown now.” sity of Economics, Czech Republic. The ing it of targeting children with Joe Scales. Leon was later arrested seven A few VMI cadets were present interest in foreign study has been so Cadets Dave Burns and Nate Blackburn enjoyed their studies in Prague. Camel. Nine million dollars of will hours after the incident two blocks at tlie scene and dc'scribed the patrons in a strong that Lt. Col. Bulger-Bamett, chair­ be donated to setting up anti-smok­ away from the establishment while stale of panic, some even getting trampled woman of the Office of International Pro­ turning cadets have had nothing but good hospital and he will help you select a pro­ ing legislation programs for children. his two brothers were arrested in over while trying to escape tlie sh(.x)ting grams, had to pass some of her duties to .things to say about their experiences gram to best fit your needs and require­ Radford at Terry’s resideiice. All in the bar. First Classman Justin Wolfe, Major Dale Davis. Major Davis of the abroad.” Patrick Stutts ’99 stated “Spain- ments. Cadets who want to go overseas Mars - The Mars Global Sur­ three are being held for 100,000 dol­ who was at a neigliboring bar, commented Modem Language Dept, will take over its people, culture, and nightlife were an for the spring semester need to get started that ’Upon walking outside and seeing veyor completed it's 10-month, 435 lars bail at the Montgomery County the Chairman position next semester and experience I’ll never forget.” Cadets as soon as possible in order to meet the Jail. all the police and hysterical people - real­ million-mile journey Wednesday izing the sound we heard was gunshots - 1 open the Foreign Study Resource Cen­ Conor Powell ’99 and Matt Irving ’99 early-mid October deadlines. night. The surveyor began orbiting Both Richard Bullard and knew we had to get out of there quick." ter in the old VMI hospital. The Resource who spent their summer in Oxford, En­ The most detailed advice for a Mars on Thursday in preparation for Paul Shoemaker were in town for a Tlie b;tr and grill located in the Center will assist cadets in foreign study, gland said “we met a lot of cool people potential overseas experience will come the first complete, high resolution wedding. Leon Scales recently hciul of tlie downtown district is a popu- recmit foreign cadets, assist in profes­ and experienced a dift'erent culture first from the returning cadets. John Morgan map of Mars. NASA hopes the sur­ graduated from Virginia Tech earn­ liU' establishment witli the Virginia Tc*ch sor exchanges, and international intern­ hand.” IV ’98 says "check out the third world veyor will give a clear view of the ing a master’s degree in public ad­ student btxly as well as outside schools ships. Major Davis and Lt. Col. Bulger- Cadets from each of the re­ countries like Turkey, Greece, and Mo­ planet to compliment the data iliat ministration as well as finishing his such as VMI. Opened ;uid operated by Bamett have a foreign study fair planned spected majors have participated in the rocco because it’s like something out of pathfinder has been providing. undergraduate studies there. I le was Dave Chapmim since 1982, the hu- has for 30 September from 1600-2000 hours programs. There iU'e programs for a year, a movie!” Dave Bums ’98 stated to "be residing in nearby Martinsville, Vir­ never seen lui occurrence such as tliis in in the upper level of Lejeune Hall. There semester, or summer in just about any open to all aspects of the host country- ginia. Described as a quite yet av­ its sixteen years of operation. Althougli will be represcntalives from different pro­ country on the map. The programs have culture, food, language, and lifestyle.” erage student. Scales was known to the events have strongly shaken the com- grams here with brochures and booklets good course selections and most ofter Finally, Les Thombury ’98 “to those News briefs,are compiled from the hang out quite frequently at Amoid’s mimity as well as the student btxly at Vir­ with information to answer any questions classes in English or the native language. who go to Spain for a semester, you’ll USA Today web site and PointCast as well as several other establish­ ginia Tech, the bar will remain open to tlie news service. cadets have about foreign study. Any cadet interested in foreign study only need a one way ticket, because a ments in the popular downtown area. public. Lt. Col. Bulger-Baniett said “re- should see Major Davis in the old VMI semester will tum into a lifetime!” o p in io n 12 September 1997 flieCklet Page 2 TheCadet Here We Go Again... The Ckist Wolce

Staff a year and summer-school to go! constantly, we have not been able to The first weeks of this year have been eventful to say the I’ve decided to start ofTthis give these Rats what they came here year on a relatively positive note, and for. “One Corps, One Standard” least. The media has stormed post in a fashion reminiscent of EDlTOR-lN-CHlEF comment on how well this year has seems to have been brushed into a General Hunter's Raid. A third classmen has been suspended Jason Harding been going. I’ve been gone for quite corner, and this is simply not right. for assaulting a rat with a broomstick, likewise a rat has met i Business Manager a while, but, as my co-editor Jason If alumni came here today and wit­ the same fate for assaulting a guard team member. Alarming Jacob Hughes Fye said, "the more things change, the nessed the extent to which the upper more they stay the same.” Seeing classes’ hands have been tied, I am as this may seem to an observer unfamiliar with VMI, these Exccutivc Editor mothers and sisters walking the new sure they would not approve. Tacti­ are ail actually positive indication of a system that is working John Cocke, IV Rats to their rooms was quite surpris­ cal Officers who are alumni are one well. ing, as was girls on the stoops in bath­ thing, but those who have never be­ Cadets of varying ranks, class, and gender have violated Advertising Manager robes and shades on the windows. fore experienced, or observed, for Marshall Luck None of these changes, however, will that matter, the Rat Line, have little the rules of the institute and the standards of the Corps and destroy the “1”. We will endure, ground on which to stand when they have received prompt, unbiased and appropriate punishment. Cirtulation Manager given the opportunity. call down cadets for activities that, To date no one has appealed to the Superintendent in hopes of Adam Schwarzschild One of the brightest lights of in the past, were commonplace, and James E. Duncan this new year has been the new and authorized. Come on!! Lighten up a reduction in punishment delivered by the Corps. Operations Manager Editorial Co-Editor greatly improved Cadet Program and let us run barracks — give us a Alumni concemed about whether the Ratline has been Board. With a nationally-known chance, and we just might prove to irreparably damaged and rendered impotent should not worry. band. Cowboy Mouth, all the way you that we are not as incompetent The rats are akeady coming together as a mass even if it is Mm & JcttiUM-Edlto]: 1 wrote this column last week from New Orleans, coming into town as you obviously consider us to be. Dave Bums in anticipation of publication last next Friday, all the local schools in Ruth Bader Ginsburg wrote that there only to run around post and barracks and screaming "98". A Friday. Unfortunately, this did not the Central Virginia college circuit are a select few women who are able conversation between matriculant Garza and her former fe­ Opinion Md EtUtarUiEdliBn happen. This week has been rela­ will have the opportunity to see that, to take that which VMl has to offer. male Brother Rats provides even better evidence. As she pre­ Jimmie Duncan —Jason Fye tively eventful, but one issue re­ albeit decked out in uniforms, VMl Permit us to give this to them — not pared to leave VMI for her suspension, Garza approached these ally struck me as important enough has begun the to slowly move into the a kinder, gentler version of that SBorte.£diter to change last week’s writing. This future. We intend to prove to cadets which they signed up for. Being fa­ cadets to say good-bye and was immediately rebuffed. These Mike Violette - Pat Baker past week, in a seemingly routine and the general public as well that we mous for stature as a “Rat Daddy,” 1 cadets didn't care to hear her cheery farewell as though this Art! A Ldsure Editor case, a cadet was dismissed for can have get good bands and have a have talked to numerous Rats, male was the end of some long slumber party. They essentially told John Strock — John Morgan striking another cadet. The Execu­ good time as well. and female, and they have told me her to take a hike. No tears were going to be shed for her loss. tive Committee showed that it, and Now I’m getting warmed that this year has been easier than Humor Etiitor the Corps, will not tolerate actions up! And now, onto one of my favor­ they have anticipated. A suspension for assaulting a cadet was just as bad as quit­ Beef Diesel such as this towards a fellow cadet. ite and easiest topics - the well oiled, When our own Rats tell us ting, in fact worse in their eyes as it had made them look bad. This action was just and the cadet finely trained, highly motivated ma­ that this is not what they have ex­ Rumor has it they look forward to being her cadre next year. earned the discipline that was pected, 1 feel it is our responsibility, chine we lovingly refer to as THE This wouldn't have been the case if the Old Corps Spirit wasn't taken. The only exceptional aspect our obligation, to give them what Photoyraphcra ADMINISTRATION!!! Already, of this case was that the offending they’ve ticked me off. In a fine dem­ they want. As a class, we must STEP alive and well. Chris Jackson cadet happened to be a female Rat. onstration of their efficiency, they forward and show the administration Chris Copcnhaver It would be inaccurate to say that everyone has been con­ I will not harp on this issue, as she sent out six hundred special reports and all those out there watching us, Nathan Blackburn tent with how things have been going in barracks. The typical was disciplined in tho usual man­ for a mistake that could have easily alumni and the beloved, ubiquitous Dan Smith grumblings recently gave way to widespread outrage at the ner which befits al’, other cadets, been avoided. Upon the arrival of the media alike, that we are up to the and she deserved no unique treat­ specials for “Improper Barracks challenge facing us. This is our op­ Commandant's staff over a variety of issues. Cadets receiving ment. If only those outside the Close-Out,” cadets were in an uproar portunity to show the world. frivolous penalties and the perceived obstructionist attitude SviteiM Operation Manager Corps looking in could respect this ... especially when a cadet who was 1 must apologize for my un­ by Commandant's staff had more than a few cadets thinking Don Gvans fact, we could all get through this in Spain last semester received one. abashed cries for us to join and run year a lot more comfortably. There, There are so many members of the this school the way we know how, but STEP OFF. enough of that ... case closed. Commandant’s Staff running around as much as 1 hate to admit it some­ Just as things appeared to be coming to a head and mass 1 jyont As I sit here in the Pervert back there scrambling (or swagger­ times, I really have an attachment to revolt seemed imminent, Col. Joyner met face to face with Adair Graham Comer lounge chair, all 1 can think ing, whichever the case may be) this institution. When others, try to hundreds of cadets in JM Hall. Dozens spoke out and shared Phantamith Prompol of is a famous line - “1 may be going around looking for something to do, interfere in what we are trying to do, to Hell in a bucket, but at least I’m it’s surprising they don’t all have it is extremely aggravating, as they their ihistrations and Joyner apparently listened. The remarks enjoying the ride!” That about sums bloody noses from running into each are cheating us, the Rats, and those made by the First Class President, Kevin Trujillo, on the fol­ up my feelings about my return to the other. Who’s running this place any­ who have come before us. Not only The Cadet, student newspaper of lowing page, provides the more specifics of meeting and the Institute this semester from a lovely must we please those who are here the Virginia Military Institute, was way? LTC Simpson? Enough of that Commandants response. term in London. Talk about culture — If only ignorance was painful! now, we have a commitment to the established in the Fall of 1907 and What the Corps should take from this is that merely has been continued since that time. shock! Coming from a land where I’ve heard all about the “Old alumni who are counting on us to do Our newspaper is published every just about anything goes to this god­ Corps,” and as much as 1 respect the what is right, and what they expect bitching to one's BR's on tlie stoops and gettmg fired up over Friday evening during the aca­ forsaken place... well, 1 actually “Old Corps,” this is the “ New of us. perceived problems is futile when the facts aren't fully known missed it a little bit. But then, 1 re­ Corps.” We are running barracks demic year at The Daily News and concerns aren't presented to those who can argue for change Leader in Staunton, except during turned, and reality blind-sided me in now, and we should be given the op­ A Query - Does the Honor Corps trips, holidays, and exam the form of a shave, haircut, and a portunity to do this. With the admin­ Code apply to the administration as or at least clarification. The GC system through the OGA, periods. A yearly subscription is tight-fitting uniform. Oh, well, only istration breathing down our backs well? RDC, HC and class officers, as well as the Regimental lead­ {20.00 on post and $25.00 off post. er^, work daily with the Commandant and his staff to respond The (^adet offices are located on the third lloor of Maury Brooke Hall. to the needs of the Corps, but they are ineffective if they don't Thank you for your support. Congratulations know specific complamts. 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Whalen Adapts and Overcomes

camp I had lived across the hall and next Letters to the Editor Doug Whalen to the four women in my flight. So, I Greetings. Today marked the beginning of one of the momentous times in the history of the Institute. You, Columnist figured I had a serious jump on anyone Old Corps and Rats alike, will decide VMI’s success on this journey of integrating thp nation’s women into the My apologies go out to all of else at VMI. It was partially true. nation’s premier military school. you who sat patiently last spring sanes- The tilings I am at ease with: Many VMI alumni have gone before you, giving themselves in allegiance to the Constitution that governs ter waiting for an article from me that females in my classes, upperclass fe­ the United States. That same Constitution and the laws derived from it have spoken. With that decision, the time never came. I am here to tell you now males in the mess hall, and females in for personal opinions on the issue of women at VMI passed into history. For all those that love VMI, there can be tliat the wait is over. 1 have a new phi­ iKuracks when 1 am out ofmy room( took only one challenge now: Make the change a success. losophy now that I'm of legal age to im­ a few days). The entire nation will be looking at you in the days and months ahead. You have in your hands the oppor­ bibe and many other tilings with which The things which flip me out: tunity for success. That means upholding the traditions of integrity, discipline, and impartiality that always have 1 will not bore you. For those of you who the sound of a high shrill female rat’s been a part of VMI. That means that some of you, both men and women, will not be at VMI this time next year. But sat nervously, biting nails, stamping out voice squealing out answers to questions most of you, both men and women, will return, because you are the material that is the Virginia Military Institute. cigarettes, and just generally praying that in barracks or the mess hall, seeing fe­ As the nation watches for you to take the Institute successfully into the future as a coed corps, no single males in robes, having to pull my shade group will be observing you more closely than VMI’s alumni. Since 1839, we have dedicated ourselves to making 1 never wrote another article, well, my the Virginia Military Institute successful and something of which all can be proud. We now have put our trust in apologies go out to you too. Unfortu­ eveiy time 1 want to get undressed or you to continue and improve upon what those ahead of you have done. Give us, and yourselves, reason to believe nately, I am writing now and you will change, and I mean 1 wally liate not be­ that our faith in you is well deserved. just have to get used to it. ing able to lay in my room in some state Sincerely, To cut to the chase, as 1 am so of undress all afternoon or evening. My ^ Michael L. Parish, VMI ‘77 chronically unable to do, my article this philosophy is that if no one looks in my week deals with a subject I am some­ room, then they will not sec me. Tliis is what reluctant to write about. After de­ mere politeness. Ifthey decide to be nosy ciding that I would not write about it, and look in, tlien tliey see what they sec. to learn it), and their military drill is by Col. Joyner and his administra­ and that being the only thing 1 had de­ Unfortunately, the powers that be here Editor’s note: I welcome any average, at best. The truth of the mat­ tion. The Commandant has trashed cided for sure on witli regards to my at VMI couldn’t disagree with me more, and all responses to anything • Like most members of the ter is that this statement was just an­ all of the admirable, hard work done editorial this week, my decision sud­ as usual, so I will just have to continue printed on these pages. However, Corps, I have been keping up with re­ other example of Colonel Joyner pan­ by the Class of 98 in preparation for denly reversed itself this afternoon at a being Mr. IVivacy. we have made an exception this cent news stories concerning our first dering to the media, as he has done so this year, and left them with a pale meeting. Was it self-induced? Perhaps? Tliese arc all things I can live week and printed an anonymous co-ed ratline. Of course, many of them many times already during his brief shadow of the ratline they had Was it ordered? Maylx;? Was it “seri­ with, suprisingly enough. 1 have no letter. This was a difficult decision were fraught with discrepancies that term as Commandant. Furthermore, by planned. He has slapped all three ously recommended” to me? Quite pos­ choice for starters, and like all htimans, to make, but the points brought up cat) usually be attributed to media ig­ making this statement to the rat mass, upperclasses in the face with his im­ sibly. The bottom line is, tliat witliout one can adapt. Still, straining females are by the writer are ones which are norance. However, 1 was recently he has fueled their arrogant, don't-give- plication that their performances furtlier ado, 1 will discuss the “new” a very pecuiliar sight 1 have yet to drop pervasive throughout the Corps at taken aback by a statement which I a-damn attitude and allowed them to early in the ratline were sub-standard. VMI, the assimilated VMI, tlie VMI you a female, thougli a few have tempted me. this moment. We felt that by pro­ found to be the most slanted and un­ think, falsely, that the low standards It has become obvious that Col. and I call home. As for the rat mass, both viding an opportunity for those true yet. What is most shocking about they have held thus far are good Joyner is not concerned with keep­ Upon my retiun to barracks male and female, they arc typical rats. this statement is the fact that it came enough, that they are better than the up­ ing the standards of the Corps intact mentioned to respond, these issues on tlie 24th of AugiLst, I w ;ls a bit niilfcd. Very stupid, very naive, very lazy, and might have a chance to be resolved. from one of the VMI community; per classes (including their dykes). and presiding over a successful I was very late arriving, my car was very much in need of physical pun- If problems cannot or will not he namely our Commandant of Cadets. This line of thinking must be purged if ratline, merely providing the appear­ packed to tlie brim, and 1 shortly discov­ ishnicnt. 1 lowever, as a benevolent ti­ resolved internally, sometimes it is I was appalled upon hearing that the standards of VMI are to be carried ance of a successful ratline (by his ered that my dyke had already left. So, tan, I leave that work up to the cadre necessary to go beyond no/mal out­ Colonel Joyner made the statement to on into the new co-ed Corps. I believe definition, no waves). I suggest to let me say for tlie record, tliat almost and the RDC. Believe me guys, as you lets. both the media and the rats, that this these standards can be preserved, how­ the Commandant that he listen to his thirty female cadets have lasted longer already know, you have your work cut In the future, if anyone has rat mass is "Three to four weeks ahead ever, Col. Joyner’s statement does noth­ own words when he told the Corps already than my intended dyke did. It is out for you. ing to remedy the situation, in fact, it "One Corps, One Spirit." He seems material he or she desires to be of most previous classes... in terms of probably better that he left thougli, and 1 I will conclude now with a printed, attach your name, or else military and physical training." The festers the negative attitudes that the to have forgotten the spirit of the harbor no ill will. I mean tliat. closing thought. It would be really nice we will not be able to print your fact is the opposite. In some compa­ rats currently hold and promotes me­ ratline and the Corps of which he was Anyhow, 1 had an attitude tliis if I never, ever had to write about this letter. Or, feel free to talk to one nies, as few as eight rats passed the di­ diocrity. once a member, and does not realize summer that while things would be dif­ subject again. Tliat would indicate a of the editors of this section about agnostic VFT, the ranks of the Gim Unfortunately, the cadre and that among other things, he is cheat­ ferent, I was well-prepared fkim my six smooth, easy transition here at VMI. any concerns you have. Thank you. have swelled beyond what they were the first class, whose job it is to rid ing the rats out of a once in a life­ weeks of fun at Air Force field training Whether or not it will happen is another Step what??? in previous ratlines, most rats know the rats of these attitudes throughout time experience. to cohabitate with women. After all, at question entircly. noting of their rat knowledge (nor care the ratline, have had their hands tied Anonymous From the Firht Class President I wanted to get this out to you just so everyone knows wtat’s going on with the Corps ’ *74^ Su*tdeuf and the Administration. Everyone has seen how the Ratline has had a major lack on intensity Vi I tJ:30 - 2:30 and everyone knows why. The GC, OGA, RDC, Regimental Staff and Honor Court have been working extremely hard to return the Corps to its original state of running itself. The administration has agreed to cut down on their micromanaging and give us more responsibility. In addition, cadets will no longer receive excessive penalties for menial acts.” V (Isay again, MENIAL acts). There will be more RDC activities, such as sweat parties and'' ’ ttv«^ forced marches, and we’re working on privileges for attendance to those functions. Nonethe­ p less, the RDC needs your support to enforce the Ratline on the stoops. (Remember, six inches, - no touching, and no profanity). z Aside from the Ratline now. Despite earlier arrangements, we will have a homecom- " ing court. We also have eliminated the blue-book rule of wearing pants with bathrobes. One thing that’s crucial if any of this is going to work is that all of you trust the Class At the Inn at Hunt Ridge and Regimental systems as well as the methods by which they enforce their rules. In particular, Rt. 39, Lexington, VA the EC/GC systems are impartial to gender. If a violation is committed, a cadet will face reper­ (Near the Horse Ceiiter) cussions for their actions...male or female. We will post the outcome of all the EC cases withing 24 hours of the Superintendent’s approval. 540-464-9499 The First Class President, Regimental Commander, and Honor Court President will be ★ Coupons not valid meeting weekly with the Superintendent to discuss concerns and recommendations by the Corps. Kl n on the buffet. ★ Anyone who has any complaints or suggestions, please write them down and bring them to )i ii V your class officers or OGA reps. ) ! (\ Kevin rmjillo m

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Sports Briefs Golf: in the Terriers Take Bite Out of Right Place McGwire joins Ruth; chases at the Right Maris Keydets in Season Opener Time Mark McCiwire joined the VMI unable to company of Babe Ruth on Pat Baker Wednesday when he became only capitalize on Asst. Sports Editor the second player in Major League Baseball history to hit 50 home Wofford turnovers runs in back-to-back seasons. This past weekend I McGwire also tied the Seattle in 23-13 loss watched the Bank One Senior Mariners' Ken Griffey Jr. for the Classic at Kearny Hill Links in Major League lead when he Mike Violette Lexington, Kentucky. This tour­ launched his 50th blast. Sports Lditor nament is a regular stop on the Mcgwire and Griffey arc Senior PGA Tour every year for both II home runs short of tying New VMI head coach Tom most of the touring professionals. Roger Maris' 61 home run season Cain, a native of South Carolina, had The Bank One Senior Classic is of 1961. his homecoming ruined as his Keydets one of the original stops on the Griffey and the Mariners fell to the Wofford Terriers in tour since its inaugural season in have 15 games remaining in 1997 Spartanburg 23-13. 1982. Some of the biggest names and McGwire's St. Louis Cardinals The Keydct defense, which on tour stop here, guys like Isao have 17 games yet to play. led the Southern Conference in forced Aoki, Jim Dent, Dave turnovers in 1996, pickcd up right Eichelberger, Larry Gilbert, ••••••••••••••••• where they left off by forcing three Arnold Palmer, Chi Chi Rodriguez fumbles and an interception. 1 lowever, and many more. This tournament the offense was unable to capatalizc on stop has emerged into one of the Pete Rose the Woflbrd mistakes and was unable biggest on the Senior Tour and a to put the ball in the end zone. The lone favorite for most of the players. approaches VMI touchdown came olT of a Andre fense. The rushing attack managed only led by pre-season All-American line­ "Against William and Mary we've got This past weekend 1 was baseball about Thornton interception which he re­ 79 yards led by Avi Hopkins 37 yards backer Mike Rogers. The senior from to execute our plays. We also need to contemplating several thoughts turned 55 yards to put VMI ahead 10- on 11 carries. Quarterback Al Lester Lynchburg, VA, who finished second in work on our intensity. If we've got a about professional sports in gen­ 0 with 7:22 remaining in the second had an equally fnistrating day complet­ the conference with 156 tackles last sea­ team down we need to put them away. eral and realized is that golf is the reinstatement only pristine game left. In the day quarter. From there, the Terriers went ing 9 of 20 passes for 62 yards and three son, started off the 97 campaign with If we get behind we need to know we on a 23 point scoring run heading into interceptions. The three interceptions 22 tackles including two forced can come back." of lockouts, holdouts, player Pete Rose and his lawyers the fourth quarter. were only one less than the senior quar­ fumbles. Linebacker Andre Curtis strikes, and early retirement, golf met with Major League Baseball VMI was able (o get on the terback threw all of last season. "I'm not added 17 tackles for the VMI defense keeps chugging along entertaining officials on Wednesday to discuss board again early in the fourth quarter going to let one game bother me. I'll I 2 3 4 millions and slowly becoming the Things do not look to get any VMI 3 7 0 3 13 his reinstatement into the game of most popular sport in America. If with a Mike Harris 4 1-yard field goal, come out firing in the next game. Next easier for the Keydets this weekend as Wofford 0 7 16 0 23 baseball. but WofTord responded by chewing up week will be a new game, I'm not go­ the Tribe of William and Mary bring one looks across the board at all Rose, a sure Hall of Famer, the next 9:13 of the game clock to ing to let it effect my confidence,” noted their 2-0 record into town for the VMI VMI Woff. sports it is easy to pick out crimi­ has been denied access to thwart any chance of a VMI comeback. the three year starting signal caller. home opener. William and Mary has First Downs 8 20 nal after criminal. Look at the Cooperstown since his 1989 ban Wofford dominated the time The only VMI player who won 15 of the last 17 meetings between Rushing 26-79 71-318 Dallas Cowboys they field a team Pass Comp-Att 9-20 3-7 for alleged gambling on baseball. of possession, holding the ball for 38:40 appeared to have any success offen­ the two schools, including victories in of convicts every year. Through­ Pass Yards 62 21 In 24 seasons with the to the Keydets 21:20. VMI was able to out baseball one can pick player sively was senior place kicker Mike the last 11 match-ups. The last VMI Total Yards 141 318 after player: Tony Phillips, Mark Cincinnatti Reds and Philadelphia get much of anything going. They were Harris, who connected on field tw'o of victory came in 1985 as the Keydets 3rd Down Conv. 2-11 12-19 Phillies, Rose tallied more hits than only able to move the chains eight times Whiten, Darryl Strawberry, etc... three field goals from 41 and 49 yards. edged the tribe 39-38. Al Lester looks Time of Poss. 21:20 38:40 any player in Major League Base­ and gained only 141 yards of total of­ Defensively the Keydets were for a different team at home this week. In the NBA your not a good bas­ ball history (42S6) and had a .303 ketball player unless you’re picked lifetime batting average. up on a concealed weapon charge There were little details of This Week's Game at a Glance a couple of times. I’m tired of what was said in the meeting, but Soccer Falls Victim the drug use, assault charges, and the two sides reportedly plan to tax evasion. ' ! meet again in two weeks. Professional golfers play vs. for more than money and hall of to Liberty; tie fame credentials. They play for respect from their peers, and the challenge that every week a new Young to start for Opponent: William and Mary VMI Keydets (0-1) champion is crowned. Profes­ Highlanders Site: VMI (Alumni Memorial) Sept. 6 at Wofford L 13-23 sional Golf is made of men and 49ers against Capacity: 10,000 Sept. 13 William & Mary 1:00 PM Surface; Grass Sept. 20 at Richmond 1:00 PM women that when the smallest rule ball and beat a defender and Ditka and Saints Kickoff: 1:00 PM Sept. 27 at Furman 1:30 PM infraction could occur, and it does Daughtridge nets crossed it to Sangri Sy. Sy put the On the Air: WREL FM 96.7 (Lex.) Oct. 4 Georgia So. 1:00 PM they call it on themselves. They ball past the Flames keeper via a San Francisco 49crs quarter­ WRIS 1410 AM (Roanoke) Oct. 11 UT-Chatt 1:00 PM work relentlessly to be the best in three goals in two combination of a toe poke and a back Steve Young has been cleared WBRG 1050 AM (Lynchbuiu) Oct. 18 at Navy 1:00 PM a sport that can not be conquered. slide. The remainder of the first to play, and will start this weekend WDYL 101.7 FM (Richmond) Nov. 1 atWCU 1:00 PM Thanks USGA for keeping one games half was a battle for ball control. when the 49ers host the New Or­ WPTQ 107.9 FM (West Point) Nov. 8 App. State 1:00 PM professional sport honest and As the first half wound leans Saints. Last Meeting: W&M won 40-21 Nov. 15 at The Citadel 1:00 PM humble. down the Flames took advantage Series Record: W&M leads 39-32-2 Nov. 22 ETSU 1:00 PM The 35-year-old Young suf­ Matt Bryant of a couple Keydet mistakes. fered a concussion just five plays Sports Writer First, after a VMI mis-hit. Liberty into the 49ers (1-1) opening day VMI at home. found the back of the net to knot loss to Tiwipa Bay. The concus­ On Wednesday the Key­ After coming off one of the score at one apiece. The next sion was Young's third in his last dets traveled to Radford Univer­ the most successful Spring seasons Liberty goal came from a penalty ten regular season games. sity to take on the Highlanders on in VMI soccer history expectations kick. The Flames were awarded Family and friends are urg­ a rain drenched field. Radford were high for Coach Steve Ross’ the penalty kick after a disputed ing Young to leave the game for jumped out to an early 2-1 half- 1997 team. The Keydets did not foul call in the box. fear of eventual brain damage. Mis time lead. play up to their potential in their After the half the Key­ agent, Leigh Steinberg, said one The Keydets fought back with two opening tournament, losing to both dets came out strong and kept the more concussion will force Young second half Rich Daughtridge goals, Hie Grudge Match is back and so are Bake & V. We've bera called the University of Maryland-Balti- momentum for most of the sec­ to take a serious look at retirement. the second coming with just 1:14 to the best combioatioo in sports since Joe Montana and Jerry Rice. After more County and Philadelphia Tex­ ond half. At the fifteen minute Young is a two-time league play to send the game into overtime. running away with the Grudge Match last season we decided to ^v e the tile. mark Rich Daughtridge put a MVP and a 5-time passing cham­ In the extra periods Daughtridge hit Coips and the Faculty another shot at t'^e title. Good Luckit < The team was looking to bouncing ball past the Liberty pion. the post just 20 seconds into the first put that opening weekend behind keeper. Daughtridge’s goal pulled period, but could not find the back of Ravens tNY Giants Giants ••••••••••••••••• them this past Thursday as they the Keydets even with Liberty at the net. Neither team could manage Bucs at Minnesota Minnesota took on the Flames of Liberty Uni­ 2-2. a goal and the game ended in a 3-3 Arizona at Skins Skins . Tennessee’s versity. riie Keydets started off With just under two min­ tie. Raiden at Falcons. Raiden strong scoring first within the utes to play J^iberty managed one Detroit at Chicago Chicago The Keydets (0-3-1) will Buffalo at Chiefs Chiefs Peyton Manning opening ten minutes of the match. last attack. With 1:30 left to play next face Elon College in a 11 AM Miami at Green Bay Green Bay The goal came when senior co-cap­ Shawn Ricketts of Liberty found matchup on Sept 13"’ at the Patch. Saints at 49as 49er& maizes delivery tain Rich Daughtridge received a the back of the net to finish off Rams at Broncos Broncos Panthers at Cbaigen Panthers for UT fans Seattle at Colts Colts Jets at Patriots Patriots lleisman trophy front-runner Peyton Manning of the University THE pALMS Ravens tNY Gianu' Ravens of Tennessee delivered for his fans Bucs at Minnesota Minnesota this week, but it was not on the "A Lexington Landmark" Arizona at Skins Skins Raiders at Falcons Raider* football Heid. 463-7911 DeU«i( at Chicago Detroit On Monday Tennessee stu­ Buffalo at Chiefs Chiefs dents began camping out for the re­ For Good Food...For Good Times...For Good People Miami at Green Bay Green Bay maining 700 tickets for the Sep­ Saints at 49ets 49ers tember 20th match-up with the Rams at Broncos Broncos Florida Gators. At around 11 PM PanihetsatChaigers Panthen Red Alert! Red Alert! Seattle at Colts Colts Manning showed up on the UT Jets at PatrioU Patriots Reg. Conun. Tim Ttant ^ a campus and ordered around SI00 It must be Tuesday at the Palms! worth of pizzas for those fans in Ravens INY GianU Giants Faculty the back of the line who would Join in the fun and check out all of our Bucs at Minnesota Bucs likely not get tickets. Arizona at Skins Skins N ew C olorful N ightly Specials. Raiders at Falcons Raiden E)etroit at Chicago Lions BufTalo at Chiefs Buf!Uo Hours: Mon.-Frl. 11:30 a.m .-2 :0 0 a.m. All Sports Briefs were Miami at Green Bay Miami Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m. Saints al 49ers 49cn compiled from tlie LSPN web Sunday 10:00 a.m .-11:00 p.m. Rams at Broncos Broncos page located at 101 W. Nelson St., Lexington Panthen at Chargers Chargen www.espnet.sportszoiie.com Seattle at Colts Seattle Visa & Master Card Aocapted JeU at Patriots Patriots Major Finnic Colwnan VM I Keydet F OOTBALL 12 September 1997 flTeCaclet Page 5 Keydets Look to Usher in New Era Under Coach Ted Cain VMI offense will 76). Rogers has also been named by last season. most publications as a pre-season All- Darrius Jackson, who was .count on Lester in American. second in pass break-ups in 1996, will Joining “Big Mike” Rogers at occupy one comerback position, while ' the post-Haskins the other linebacker spots are juniors Quesuan Wigfall will likely earn the Cardcll Winfield and Andre Curtis. other spot. Andre Thornton will see era Winfield registered three sacks last year time at both comer and safety behind along with his 70 tackles. Curtis tal­ Jose Mojica. Mike Violette lied 90 tackles for the Keydets in 1996 Sports Editor as a sophomore. SPECIAL TEAMS - in. The Virginia Military Insti- Secondary Senior Mike Harris rctums at -tute has undergone a myriad of The two starters that were kicker for the Keydets after connecting changes in the past year, and not just lost on de­ on 22 of 23 extra point attempts in 1996. the changes that have occurred in fense were Harris was c'barracks. The Keydet football team both in the 7-13 last has also experienced many changes secondary. year in field as well. The Keydets will be taking Ron Hill goal at­ the field without three year head (Hill now tempts, in­ coach Bill Stewart, who resigned is an assis­ cluding four following the 1996 campaign after tant on this from alleged racial slurs. The Institute year's greater than will also be without their most pro­ co ach in g 44 yards. lific offensive force in VMl’s his­ stafO was tory, running back Thomas Haskins. forced to The biggest Cornell Lewis With the loss of Haskins, end his col­ q u e s tio n who scored 15 of VMl’s 24 touch­ legiate career mark will M ike Harris downs in 1996, and the off the field after a knee injury and Demond be the punt­ Rogers, the SC's 2nd leading tackier 96, works on his technique in an early season workout, (photo: Nate Blackburn) problems concerning Stewart, this Fercbec was denied an appeal for an ing situation. Three-year starter Howie extra year of NCAA eligibility. Lead­ Lowden decided to sit out his senior would seem to be a team that could sitions to get the yards Thomas Haskins 1997 season. Senior Greg Elien; who from this year’s unit. VMl’s turnover ing this year’s secondary will be junior season, and the punting duties will just roll over and die in 1997. After got. We hope that will make the de­ started his career as a quarterback, made margin led the Conference last season, safety Cornell Lewis, an All-Southern likely fall on the shoulders of the ver­ all most publications are picking the fenses honor all the receivers and the the switch to split end in 1996. Ellen but the Keydets were last in total de­ Conference Second Team after picking satile quarterback/wide receiver/punter Keydets to battle for the bottom spot running game.” averaged 19.3 yards per catch in seven fense. This is an area senior linebacker off four passes and making 106 tackles Greg Ellen. 1 in, the Southern Conference. But, Quarterbacks starts. The other returning letterman is Mike Rogers looks to improve on, "We with the loss of Stewart VMI has Carrying the burden of try­ senior flanker Brandon Bissell. have to be more persistent this year, ' brought in former NC State offen- ing to spread the ball around will be Red-Shirt Freshman Richard there were a lot of times when we just ! sive coordinator Ted Cain. The senior quarterback Al Lester. Lester Holland of Virginia Beach will also see did not wrap up the ball carrier last sea­ rushing game will be a question has started every game since arriving considerable action at receiver after an son. We've got to focus on solid tech­ ■mark for the first time in many years on the VMI Post in 1994 (33 consecu­ impressive Spring game. Holland niques. 1 think that will be the key if ! for. the Keydets, but that is where tive starts). The 6’3” senior tri-cap­ caught two touchdown passes, includ­ our defense is to be successful in the 1 Coach Cain seems to fit perfectly in tain from Hinesville, GA has improved ing one for 68 yards. True freshmen, 1997 season." the puzzle. his completion percentage from .429 Teray Frost, C.J. Middleton, and Defensive Line ' ' During Cain’s tenure at State during his freshman campaign to .527 Aaron Yarbough will likely be on the The Keydets have plenty of h i s last season. While Lester’s comple­ receiving end of many of Lester’s experience on. the defensive line with Wblpack tion percentage has improved his at­ passes as well. seniors Kelly Cook and Matt Coley an­ offense tempts declined from 224 in 1994 to Offensive Line choring the ends. Cook, who made the a ' t - 156 in 1996. Those numbers should The offensive line returns switch tempted rise considerably under the reigns of three starters and should have plenty of from line­ a ' n d Coach Cain. Backing up Lester will size to be a major force in the Southern backer after c 0 m - be Robbie Chenault, a freshman from Conference. leading the p le te d Mechanicsville, VA. Chenault did not team in m O r e see game action in 1996, but completed Anchoring tackles in passes 11 of 19 passes in the VMI Spring this 1995, regis­ fdrmore game. season’s of­ tered six -yardage Running Backs fensive line sacks in than This was the one position will be five starts during A l Lester that VMI fans could count on the past 6 ’5”, 290 as a defen­ m a n y four seasons. During those seasons the lb. Heath sive end. otlier period in the program’s his- Keydets relied on Division I-AA all- Edmiston. The 235 lb. Kelly Cook toiy. With a veteran four year starter time leading rusher (5349 yards) Tho­ The senior senior was a in quarterback Al Lester, Cain’s of­ mas Haskins. Filling the large shoes left tackle, second team Southern Conference se­ fensive philosophy might just be the left by Haskins will be 5’5”, 160 pound nicknamed lection over the past two seasons, and a Heath Edmiston answer the Keydets are looking for Avi Hopkins. The senior tailback has “ M oose” , second team all state selection last year. in Haskins’ absence. "Look for this seen limited action behind Haskins, but was selected Joining Cook and Coley on the line will year's team to be more diverse and will be relied on heavily in 1997 as as a tri-captain for the 1997 season, fol­ be two other senior tackles with start­ unpredictable than what you've seen both a runner and a receiver out of the lowing being named to the All-State ing experience; Billy Thomas and Tom in the past few years. We will be backfield. Second Team by the Roanoke Times in Curran. Thomas led all linemen in spreading the ball around to all of H o p k in s 1996. Heading into the season the left tackles last season with 9 1. the receivers and all of the running led all VMI guard and center positions are wide Pat McDowell had an im­ Cain has brought a new look and a new ojfense to VMI. (photo: Chm Jacksoi rbacks in the offense," Lester com- r u s h e r s open with Ben Schultz, and Greg Fedor pressive spring and has moved into a ! mented. with 71 battling it out for center, and sophomore starting spot at tackle. Also getting con­ j. In 11 seasons at NC State, yards in the Jason Fletcher, and junior Tivris Dixon siderable time on the line will be sopho­ j’Cain helped guide the ‘Pack to a 74- Spring fighting for the left guard slot. more Buster Douglas and freshman 42-2 record, including 4 Peach Bowl game, and The right side of the line re­ Jason Maslow. The 1997 VMI Kevdets ^appearances, as well as the Copper, FI was named turns two starters in 6’4” three-year Linebackers All-American, Gator, and Hall of the game’s letterman Cale Christensen, and sopho­ The linebacking corps returns Fame Bowls. Coach Cain knows MVP. more Andy Fox. all three starters, and that could spell ‘'winning and he looks to bring his ■% Tight Ends trouble for opposing running backs. Sept. 6 at Wofford 1:00 PM winning ways up north from Raleigh Avi Hopkins H o p k in s The tight end position could Anchoring the linebacking corps is All- into VMl’s Alumni Memorial Sta­ will get the prove to be one of the brightest spots Conference selection and 1997 tri-cap- Sept. 13 William & Mary 1:00 PM dium. He has also brought some start at tailback, but the most experi­ for the 97 Keydets. Junior Jason tain Mike Rogers. The Lynchburg, VA new uniforms into VMI that look enced player in the backfield will be Crowder has started two seasons, in­ native registered the second most stops Sept. 20 at Richmond 1:00 PM strangely familiar to those worn by fullback Jason White. The 250 lb. cluding 13 receptions in 1996. Justin in VMI history with 156 tackles in the Wolfpack. junior rushed for 529 yards in 1996. Molloy will also see time at tight end, 1996. He was narrowly edged out as Sept. 27 at Fuiriian 1:30 PM Coach Cain is a 1974 White also registered Two receiving he too has also seen time as a starter the top tackier in the SC by Appalachian Oct. 4 Georgia So. 1:00 PM Furman graduate and is married to touchdowns in 96. Look for him to over the past two seasons. Molloy av­ State’s Dexter Coakly, currently a the former Susan Buko of Greenville, oatch even more passes for the Key­ eraged 11.2 yards per catch last season. starter with the Dallas Cowboys. Oct. 11 UT-Chatt 1:00 PM SC. They have two children; Matthew dets this season. Sophomore Tom Boyer is another re­ Mike (14) and Erin (11). Adding depth to the turning letterman for the Keydets, Rogers is Oct. 18 at Navy 1:00 PM backfield will be red-shirt freshman Boyer transferred to VMI following a fourth all- THE KEYDET OFFENSE Derricit Punches and senior Jabarr stint with Georgia Tech. time (356) Nov. 1 at WCU ' 1:00 PM Don’t look for the same Key­ Bean, who has the experience in the on the VMI • det offense you’ve seen the past few backfield as well as being one of the THE KEYDET DEFENSE tackles list, Nov. 8 App. State 1:00 PM seasons under Coach Bill Stewart. The Keydet’s top performers on special While the offense is relatively and needs Keydets return 19 offensive lettermen, teams. inexperienced, the defense is anything only lOl Nov. 15 at The Citadel 1:00 PM including six starters. VMI will fea­ Receivers but. VMI returns 18 lettennen, includ­ more to ture the Pro-1 set looking to get the ball Perhaps even more important ing nine starters. The Keydets finished eclipse the Nov. 22 ETSU 1:00 PM to many players as possible. The than replacing Haskins, will be getting first in the Southern Conference in turn­ top spot Lej^ington News-Gazette quoted plenty of production out of the receiv­ over margin last season. Coach Cain (John (Home games in bold) Co|ch Cain: “We’re going to have to ing corps. VMI will return only two and defensive coordinator Chip Garber Mike Rogers W i 11 i s o n pa9$ the ball around (o all the skill po­ letterman at receiver heading in to the will look for more of the same big plays (456^ 1973- 12 September 1997 iheUadet Page 6 VMI Welcomes Cadets C adet in FoCUS from A&M and Norwich 1.B { ',-*S r’ Tabitha Stump Tommy what his most exciting expe­ News Writer Shane Finley rience as a Keydet was and he re­ News Writer sponded, “Leav’n man! I kicked it in - For the first time in 158 Recently on a tour of my new Paris last semester and it was an expe­ years, VMI will share its barracks domain, the first stoop, 1 overheard a rience I’ll never forget.” When 1 ‘ with exchange students. For the conversation that has not leH my mind pressed the issue, the Hitman re-_ next two years, VMI, Texas A&M, since. One cool-daddy Keydet stood sponded by spinning a Barry White LP and Norwich University wjil take leaning against his door while the other and nary a word was spoken. Raise part in a scries of four semester sat relaxed on a chair outside. Walk­ up Big-T. Taking a more serious turn long exchange programs. Cadets ing by I heard, “Man, whose the coolest 1 asked Tom about his responsibilities" from each school will attend cat in this place?” The Keydet stand­ as Charlie Companie’s OGA represen­ classes, military exercises, and par­ ing, quickly responded, "Man, that’s tative. He gave me the scoop saying,' ticipate in NCAA athletics. gotta be Tom Barnhill.” 1 could only “It breaksdown like this. The OGA' When the idea of assimi­ think to myself, “You damn right,” and has long been forgotten, but we are lation was proposed. Col. Michael thus this week’s Cadet in Focus mate­ back. Our main role is to protect up­ Bissell was looking for a way to rialized. The aforementioned Yoda of perclassmen and Rats from their OVvn help make the transition smoother. the first stoop, Tom Barnhill, is a first- mistakes and the powers that be (TOO' Having female and male cadets that Tom strikes a familiar pose... class International Studies major hail­ COOL). But unbeknownest to most have been assimilated in a coed The ladies from Norwich and A&M strike a pose forThe Cadet. ing from Salem, Virginia, but he has plans to answer the call of the business Keydets we also serve as a conduit be­ corps would help answer questions, German. Several cadets arc con­ pressed with the regimental and plenty of Roanoke Soul. Big-T, as he world. His dream job would have an tween us and Administration.” Need­ offer advicc, and act as liaisons tracted with the Army, Air Force, class system”. is afTectionately known to his homies, international flavor and allow him to less to say Big-T has a handle ort the between the administration and the and Navy, and there are three spe­ Bridgette Paddock of Nor­ is a proud owner of a maroon ’86 Isuzu travel. However, ultimately Tom be­ groovier aspects of the Institute. Hey, ’ corps. They would also act as men­ cial students. While at VMI they wich University said “ 1 was trooper and can often be found cruis­ lieves that he will attend some sort of cool-cats Big-T is the man to emulate/ tors to female rats and other cadets, will be assigned to a company and pleased to see the implementation ing the NRV with a GPC in hand. He’s graduate institution to procure a mas­ Just because you wear a uniforni by showing that females and males fall under the same regimental ju ­ of the Honor System and the rigid a super-freak, baby! Upon graduating ters degree in International Relations doesn’t mean you can’t have style! can co-habitat in an adverse envi­ risdiction as VMI cadets. They adherence to the code”. from the Institute Monsieur Barnhill or International Business. I asked Kick it T! " ‘ ronment. have the option of working guard By all accounts, learning There are presently six ca­ mount and are subject to inspec­ about the different systems and dets from Texas A&M, five females tion, just like any other cadet. adapting to the environment has and one male. Norwich University, They can be boned, march I’T’s, been rewarding for all exchange of Vermont, is represented by four and be on confinement as well. cadets. They perceive their big­ Faculty in Focus ~ Ilf /k' '1 female cadets and one male. They They will adhere to the Honor gest challenge as being able to keep arc mixed in their living arrange­ Code and will be given their re­ open and objective lines of commu­ ments and come from very differ­ spective class privileges. nication with the rest of the Corps ent backgrounds. Majors range Kale Baron a cadet at and administration for the remain­ from acrospace engineering to Texas A&M and resident of Arling­ der of their stay. Ma lls a n ia« // . english and from criminal Justice to ton, Texas stated “ I was very im­

Jeremy Obcnchain kaans University in Johannesburg, News Writer South Africa. Major Hentz’s first intro­ duction to VMI came last year through Join The Cadet!!! This week’s faculty in focus is a speaking engagement with the Inter-,, Major James Hentz of the International national Studies Department. The Cadet newspaper is looking for good writers, cadets with Studies Department. Major Hentz is a This experience with VMlieft a * native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania lasting impression and supported his photographic experience, and individuals willing to learn the ins where he received his Bachelor’s De­ decision to accept the open position. - — gree from St. Joseph’s College. Upon Major Hentz stated, “ I like older and outs of publishing. It's great for your resume and excellent graduation from St Joe’s he accepted a schools rich in history and tradition, and position as a high school teacher and I hope to become part of that tradition.” experience. There are opportunities to earn various priviliges. rugby coach in American Samoa, He feels that living on post has When Major Hentz returned to already given him a greater sense of Interested...talk to Jason Harding in room 115 or come by the the United States he attended belonging in comparison to other insti- j , office on the 3rd floor of Maury-Brooke Hall. Georgetown University and completed tutions at which he has taught. his master’s in International Relations. When the Hentz is not in the For the following two years he served classroom he enjoys all sports, espe­ Major James Hentz as a legislative assistant and cially squash, swimming, and basket-,;, speechwriter on capitol hill. After two University of Pennsylvania. ball. In addition he enjoys woodwork­ years in Washington, Major Hentz still Upon graduation he accepted a ing, furniture restoration, and a good had a great deal of traveling to do, so one-year appointment at Penn and an­ book. Major Hentz is a very talented he accepted another 2 year teaching other one-year appointment at addition to the International Studies position in Zambia. At the conclusion Dartmouth College. Following the Department-already cadets are hoping of the two years Major Hentz returned Dartmouth appointment. Major Hentz he lays off of the world travel and sticks home to complete his doctorate at the was a visiting scholar at the Rand Afri- around here for a while.

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12 September 1997 TheCaclet Page 8 BEEF Is G onna Get Ya... '■ ' ■ T; ’ ^ Hey Col. Joyner. What's this about you not being able to carry your own load? I mean, come on, go give yourself an C tO O , W BEST PART Q Qd old yell. OF MV To5 IS TWAT WWEhi N «• * “I ” 6}€T naED roz. Andre "Don't cry for me" Sapp...Its too bad A&M wouldn't < ALIPA/A-BriCj earXA) \ take you, the Corps was really looking forward to it. Cheer up fie, lu K -me. r. ^ 1® though bud...need a tissue??? DUiECniK. OF C A ttT AFB4lfeS/)\ THESE CUSSMErv) are r I T ’S MS COtfTiACT. , ) HAVMdj M ' Hey "lir Tex" Runyan, Beef welcomes you back...now Sapp, V ooH.tfoNLVV

Speaking o f Stann...camouflage pants, under your bathrobe. Man, you really don't want anyone to see your legs. Don't wony we don't want to see them either. And what's with that patch? fo

Col. Brodie, seems your hair is a bit greyer than in the Spring. ''WlNESTl^OUK CMSSMEAl' Is the stress fipom Blow Co. taking its tole or what? a4 S S W BAWACKS. I SLJEAe. Col. "No Joy"Joyner (again) Beef doesn't care about the 0 T b 6 oC>....I wouldn't lie womm being here, but seriously...what are you doing here? n> vouff \ T S gt MaJ. Hockaday is the expression "goofy crazy" proper English^ and do you ever give your vocal chords a rest. Stop ■ "fop Nine Reasons Why This Weekend TOP TEN talking, please. Beefs ears hurt...they are bleeding. I Reasons why Shades 5 I Will Be A Real Hoot on the "Petite A&M girl," turning 21 is supposed to be a little wild, I Windows Are Great but you took it a little too far. Beef recommends immediate I alcohol assessment. I 9. Friday and Saturday Hops means a lot of Oatmeal Cookies and 10. Sherise won't see I Coke Graef & Gold Bond Hey Losers Kincaid and Stutts, Beef knows you were strain­ I ing in bars in Spain...why? J 8. A new 0 tolerance alcohol policy means cadets will have an 9. The women shouldn't j even more miserable time. have to see gorilla f "Walking Carpet" Spitzer, Beef heard your planning on mak- boy Spitzer } ing the Rats vote for your lady again for the Homecoming g 7. Joyner’s decision to eliminate the home coming court and re- Court. Too bad Joyner wants to take that away from us too. H place it with free meat give aways makes everyone hate him 8. The Rats have to do ; Maybe we can have a pet contest instead or something. I more. push-ups sometime : I Rat Hardy, Beef is convinced that you are either a puppet or a I 6. Cadets can watch Col. Williams and Maj. Powers bone parents 7. We need time to plan midget...which is it? I who drink. Funksfield I Hey "Band Man" Thomas...does Katie know you're a I 5. Sgt. Maj. Hockaday and his crack staff of cup sniffers-will be 6. "Zena" Harrington freak...no, wait you are too, nevermind. i loud and obnoxious while patrolling each seat. likes to blow dry her t spike in private Hotze, Reid, and Nootens...this place isn't that much fun. j 4. This year...you can dance with your brother rats. Why are you back? 5. Beef sees all, actually" I 3. Col. Joyner can’t carry his load. too much. Joyner (again), exactly how many "greetings of the day" do I ■ you know? And,why don't you go forth and prosper. Dickson 2. Anal Butter 4. Yeah, sure we're wasn't this bad. • r r I . • , chang-ing I 1. Milliron gets off of confinement with plans of igniting, yet Espinoza. Beef wants to knovv if you always repel from your I ' another flaming zambooka. 3. WELL.. .YOU KNOW window? Oh, that's what the boots are for. ' ' I ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ I 2. No more rain capes .Milliron and Rat Harry from Finland....dyke like dyke, like hanging from the dyke, like dyke, like dyke...etc. hk; woman (>n post transom.

Joyner (again)...bet you can't carry Beefs load? 1. Have you seen the . 5 ■ (1ST EVER) exchange students!!! Balassa...Balassa...Bal-ass-a. Hee, hee, you funny man. NO, You suck. Loser. , ■ I , . ' I •• * 'I

Uncle Ron...Beef dug your doo last year when you bared the cranium and showed no fear. Whats up up with the not so subtle pull over??? Report to the barber shop immediately, but stay away from tlie seat on the far left!!! ',

Rat Garza...woops, Beef thought you were here.,.sorry, maybe next year?

Hey "Zena" Harrington, Beef thought sideburns went out with 90210. Just a suggestion.

UNCLE SAM SAYS...Beef will Hey "Wild Man" Wojciechowski, Beef heard about your get you. If you think you are immune antics the other night, he didn't think you had it in you. He to the plethora of ha, ha's that BEEF also thinks you and Van Arman would make quite a pair, just can dish out. Man, you are very, very wrong. We will get you, yes we will make sure you have a designated driver and clean underwear. get you. With all the changes this year, it is only fitting that Miss Emily Van Armen, a cross country runner and Master Sergeant from Norwhich University be the inaugural BIG WOMAN ON GOTCHA!!! POST. During Cadre Week, Emily perpetrated an act which left the Corps speechless and the sentinel saying, "I didn't know what to do!" In the early morning hours, she acted on the stoop in a fasihion which could only be suitable for Cyrus McCormick's Stain at W&L. When asked about the event, she said, "I don't think I should have ridden the Blue Motorcycle home from the staircase. The entire chain o f events caused disbelief in the Corps and left her female friends in awe o f her amazing feat. Indeed, next time Miss Van Armen remember to wear a helmet, and that you live right next door to the proper receptical. Disclainier; appe^s 01^ this satire.

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