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Volume 16, Number 3 Fall, 2006 What Football Coach Said, “Winning Tenn. Tech Ad. Building “100 Years of Tradition” Isn’t Everything, It’s the Only Thing!” Dedicated to CMA Grad VHS/DVD Still Available The Tennessee Technology Center Almumni If you said you U.C.L.A.,” relates Hall. “My years at CMA at Oneida/Huntsville, TN, dedicated its would be wrong. Vince said something were probably the most important of new administration building to long time similar but it was another football my youth as my time helped mold the state Senator George Alvin Terry, Class great, Coach Henry R. “Red” Sanders character I carried through life.” He re- of ‘44. The December dedication was at- (1905-1958), who coached the CMA members that CMA got a lot of publicity tended by a number of CMA graduates. Bulldogs from 1930 to 1934 who first during Sanders stay, which included a George and his brother both attended CMA in the ‘40s. He has several grown Photos supplied by Tony Woolwine, Class of ‘56 uttered those words according to Scoop lot of national attention among private Hudgins, Vanderbilt’s sports information schools. daughters and resides in Goodlettsville, director from 1946 to 1948 and Fred TN with his wife Sarah. Russell, retired sports editor of the Clemson before moving to Columbia. Nashville Banner. It was Russell who Following his four years at CMA he be- quoted Sanders in one of his newspaper came at Vanderbilt. He left columns at the time. to join the Army in WWII, returning as Captain Sanders Captain Sanders head coach for the Commodores from Captain H.R. Sanders, his title 1946 to 1948. While at Vanderbilt he at CMA, came to the school from a had an assistant coach which was later coaching job at Clemson following an acclaimed “Alabama’s Best”, Coach Paul outstanding collegiate career as quarter- “Bear” Bryant (see picture on page 2). back at from 1923 Captain Sanders to 1926 under Daniel Earle McGugin. He left the Black and Gold to become Sanders also played second base for head coach at U.C.L.A. Sanders coached the old Mobile Bears baseball club in the Bruins from 1949 to 1957. He was Mobile, AL before moving to Columbia arguably the best coach in school in 1930. Coach Henry R. “Red” Sanders history, having compiled a record of Dick Hall, Class of ‘34, remembers CMA Head Coach, 1930 - 1934 66-19-1 (.773) at UCLA and earning Captain Sanders well during the four the school its only football national years he played football under him. “He Hall carried fond memories of CMA championship in 1954. As head coach of was head coach and an instructor in as an Infantry Rifleman with the 96th the Bruins, Sanders took them to three Junior School,” relates Hall, a retired Division to both Leyte and Okinawa dur- Pacific Coast Conference (PCC) titles, executive now living in Texas. “He had a ing WWII’s Pacific Campaign. “God was two Rose Bowls (‘54 and ‘56 seasons) reputation for discipline, hard work and good to me. I got through both battles and was selected AFCA Coach of the fairness that carried him to the National without a scratch.” Year in 1954. Collegiate Championship in 1954 with Sanders started his coaching ca- Red was inducted into the U.C.L.A.’s 50th Year 1956 reer in 1928 as an assistant coach at a perfect 9-0 record as head coach at see “” on page 2 Reunion  Contacts

1957 “Red Sanders” from page 1 Hall of Fame when it was organized in 1984 and in 1966, into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. Fellow inductees that year included John Majors of Ten- nessee and legendary sports writer Grantland Rice. In honor of the Nashville native,

Vandy Coach Henry R. “Red” Sanders (left) and Assistant Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant

U.C.L.A. gives its annual “Henry R. ‘Red’ Sanders” Award to the Most Valuable Player on the team at its annual U.C.L.A. Football Awards Banquet. ------This article was composed using information supplied by the Vanderbilt continued from page 2 University Athletic Department, the U.C.L.A Athletic Department and the MEMORIAL COMPLETED. . .Pictured (top) is the front of the CMA Memorial dedicated Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. at the August Reunion. Featured on the front is the CMA seal, a depiction of a cadet, a brief history of CMA and the recounting of a “Day at CMA” by Jack Walker, Class of ‘45. The bot- tom picture displays the back of the Memorial featuring former graduates inducted into the “Whhhhaazzuupppp Dudes” “Hall of Honor” along with the individual names of those contributing $500 or more toward Odds and Ends from Here and There the monument’s construction. Greg Thompson, Class of ‘72, informed in Athens, AL at: [email protected] the Bugle that classmate, William “Bill” (aka CMAAA Treasurer’s Report ------Willy) Patrick, Class of ‘73, was elected As of November 30, 2006 Circuit Court Judge for Kentucky’s 53rd Richard F. Broadbent III, Class of ‘55, District in November. Alas, a subsequent e- and the staff of Christian Word Ministries, US BANK Balance mail from Bill indicates he lost by 38 votes. has published a wire bound booklet titled, Checking Account: $81,357.98 Better luck next time. “Prayer”. The purpose of the booklet is to Each BUGLE that is printed and mailed ------help others learn to pray God’s Word and The Alabama Boy Scouts are compiling His will. You can e-mail Christian Word first class to those on our master list costs a publication which includes an item on for- Ministries at: www.christianword.org or the association approximately $1,150.00. mer Eagle Scout and CMA graduate James call; 859-219-9082 for a copy. The reunion issue costs more because of “Jimmy” DiRago. Jimmy, it’s estimated, ------the weight and return forms involved. Please graduated in about 1941, entered the Army Dave Jolly Jr., Class of ‘41, lost his contact me at 931-388-9128 if you would and was subsequently killed in combat. wife Aug. 20 just 12 days short of their 59th like more detailed information regarding the The Scouts would like to have a picture of Wedding Anniversary. A native Memphian, DiRago to run with the item. Anyone with Dave is retired Army. Having attended the association’s finances. an old CMA Annual or Catalog picturing the August Reunion he hopes to be around for Becky Moon, CMAAA Treasurer former graduate should e-mail Ronald Pettus the next in 2008. [email protected]  SILVER TAPS William P. Halliday Jr., Class of ‘42 Thomas Raymond “Ray” Daniels William Halliday died Nov. 13 at Jr., died September 24 in Memphis after Memphis University Hospital. meeting with his classmates at the CMA A native Memphian, he graduated from August Reunion. He was buried at Elmwood The Univ. of Tennessee in 1949 following Cemetery, Memphis. service in WWII with the 84th Infantry Div., He leaves his wife of 49 years, Barbara; also known as the Railsplitters. He fought in four daughters, Catherine Daniels and Janet the Battle of the Bulge. Daniels of Memphis, Elizabeth Mullins of Mr. Halliday worked for Merrill Lynch Collierville and Linda Cause of Virginia. He as a Financial Consultant from 1950 until was predeceased by his brother, William retirement in “Billy” Daniels. 1991. He was He wasCoach for the Baptist Children’s active with MIFA Home, 1953 and 1954; Coach for the (Metropolitan Episcopal Church Inter Faith of the Holy Association), C o m m u n i o n , the Scottish 1958 to 1971; Society, the M e m p h i s and Coach for Convention and the Brownsville Visitors Bureau, Bill Halliday Road Broncos in the Thirty- the Shelby Youth SHAPELY COOK. . .Dudley Niners at Grace St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Sports league Dolinger, Class of ‘73, models his and the Salvation Army as a Bell Ringer. from 1973 to Ray Daniels new cook’s apron at an October He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Allen 1977. gathering of classmates at his Reel- Halliday; four children, Charles Brenham Ray served on the Board of Directors for foot Lake cabin in West Tennessee. Allen of Dallas, Dorothy Halliday Butler the Shelby Youth Sports from 1976 to 1991 of Summit, NJ, William Parker Halliday, Dr. Bobby Bane, Class of ‘72, was an organization he served as president of in III and Allen Pillow Halliday of Memphis.; 1978 and 1979. From 1980 until his death, on hand to offer a 50% discount on one brother, Edwin Wilkinson Halliday of he was president and chairman of the Shelby an angioplasty for anyone needing Columbia, TN; and six grandchildren. Youth Sports Scholarship Committee. the procedure as a result of Dudley’s He was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, He was Baseball Committee Chairman tasty breakfast. In the words of Greg Memphis. of American Legion Memphis Post #1 from Thompson, Class of ‘72, “We had a “Ray” Daniels Jr., Class of ‘54 continued on page 4 blast.” Tax Exempt App. contributions by graduates interesting in preserving the school’s heritage while Reviewed by Officers at the same time funding scholarships MOVING? CMAAA Assistant Treasurer, Don for both high school and college. The STAY IN TOUCH... Kimbrell, has submitted a sample copy Association has an ongoing program which Please forward your new address to: of a Federal Tax Exempt Application to currently contributes $1,000 annually to a CMA Alumni Association the Executive Committee compiled by his Maury County high school graduate for a 804 Athenaeum Place son-in-law as authorized at the last Board scholarship to the school of his or her choice Columbia, TN 38401-3156 Meeting. and is in the middle of a fund raising drive to Association President, Bill Raiford, has open a museum which hopefully will inspire NAME:______compiled a Narrative Description of activities scholars seeking academic excellence to GRADUATING CLASS:______proposed under the Tax Exempt Status. achieve leadership positions so commonly It reads: Columbia Military Academy garnered by former graduates. ADDRESS:______Alumni Association of Maury, County, It is hoped that contributions will come Tennessee, was organized to commemorate from not only alumni but organizations that CITY:______the lasting contributions made by the see the need for inspiring today’s youth STATE:_____ZIP:______Academy (1904 – 1979) through educational while meeting the requirements of Section endeavors such as scholarships and the 501©(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. PHONE: (____) ______establishment of a museum to be located in The CMAAA Charter may have to be Maury County. revised at the next board meeting to meet E-MAIL:______The Association is funded through the requirements of the IRS.  BUGLE QUARTERLY is published quarterly for a $3.00 portion of member’s annual dues, by the CMA Alumni As- sociation. First Class postage paid in Columbia, TN. SILVER TAPS POSTMASTER: Please forward address changes to CMA Alumni Association, 804 Atheneaum Place, Columbia, TN 1982 to 1999 and was President of the Carnahan and Douglas M. Lankford, Jr. 38401-3156. Memphis Amateur Sports Hall of Fame. Following graduation from CMA, Bill CMA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OFFICERS He additionally served on the Memphis William Raiford ‘55, President attended Middle Tennessee State University Woody Pettigrew ‘73, Vice-President Club Board from 1960 to the where he was a flight instructor in the Mike Gilchrist ‘63, Secretary Becky Algood Moon ‘75, Treasurer present. He was a member of the University Lanier Flight School. Don Kimbrell ‘53, Assistant Treasurer of Memphis Boosters Club, served as a He was CEO of Lankford Hardware PAST PRESIDENTS Highland Hundred Board member and was & Supply Co, past director of Court 92 Jim Bledsoe ‘50; Ed Hessel* ‘47; Pitts Hinson ‘67, Robin Layton ‘74; Bill Hart ‘62 Chairman of the Rebounders Club where Royal Order of Jesters and The Jesters of he also served as a member of the Board HALL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS Tennessee and honorable member of the Mariemma Grimes; Nathan G. Gordon; of Directors. Knoxville and Memphis Courts. Thomas F. Paine; William Anderson; Lee James; Gov. Paul Johnson; He was a member of the National He was buried at Willowmount Lt.Gen. William E. Odom; Aubrey B.T. Wright; Gen. Hugh P. Harris; James M. Peebles Sr.; Football Foundation and Cemetery in Shelbyville, TN Col. Martin D. Howell; Col. C.A. Ragsdale; Hall of Fame Board of Directors. ------James H. Bledsoe: Col. J.B. Gracy Daniels received the Dr. James Bodily CMAAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS J. E. “Jake” Dugger, Class of ‘62 Bill Fricke, ‘39; George Thomas ‘42; Award for Outstanding Contributions to Joseph Edward “Jake” Dugger II, Bill Fuqua ‘43; R.C. Smith ‘44; Steve Harper ‘45; Jack Walker ‘45; Community and Americanism in 1994, and 60, died Monday, Dec. 11, 2006, at his Jerry Flippin ‘44; Barthell Joseph ‘45; was inducted into the Memphis Amateur Jack Walker ‘45; John Rybolt ‘48; residence in Ardmore, TN Cecil Little ‘50; John Chenault ‘52; Athletic Hall of Fame in 1995. In 1999 John Bass ‘53; Edgar Sandlin ‘53; The Athens, Ala. native was born Marshall Cranford ‘54; Nelson Snow ‘55; the Shelby Youth Sports named a $2,000 December 23, 1945, to Joseph Edward Tom Hayward ‘56; Hal Roe ‘57; scholarship in his honor to be given Tom Walbert ‘58; Doug White ‘58 Dugger and Lorene Watkins Dugger, later John Hubbard ‘59; Ed Smith ‘60; annually. In 2002 he was honored by the Ron Nall ‘61; Wally Couch ‘62; Chapman. He lived in Ardmore since the Don Noffsinger ‘63; Tom Colbert ‘65; Liberty Bowl and Football Foundation for age of 18, attended Columbia Military Mike Taylor ‘65; Robin Salze ‘66; his contribution to amateur football. Rob Zimmerman ‘67; Ed Tuggle ‘67; Academy in Columbia and was an avid Doug Pyron ‘68; Steve McCool ‘71; In 2003 he received the Bobby Warton Jim Pennington ‘72; Randy Howell ‘72; Harley Davidson rider. In addition to his Bobby Bain ‘72; Bill Patrick ‘73; Labor of Love Award from the Highland Winston Elston ‘74; Bill Ryland ‘76; parents, he is preceded in death by a son, Hundred Club. Jay Robins ‘76; Shayne Trousdale ‘78; Bojo Dugger and a sister, Betty Dugger. Rocky Dunkman ‘79 ------BUGLE QUARTERLY is an official service of, for and Survivors include his brother, Ronnie by the CMA Alumni Association in support of our unity and “Bill” Lankford, Class of ‘55 our heritage. Comments concerning its content and function William Thomas Lankford died Nov. 24 (Kathy) Dugger of Fredericksburg, Va.; are welcome from all active associates. Inactive associates are encouraged to become active. Active associates are in Nashville. He was preceded in death by sister, Barbara (Ronnie) Sanders of encouraged to share in this publication’s success by provid- Ardmore, TN; nephews, Butch (Stephanie) ing current or past information of interest to the association. his parents. Photos, cartoons or other illustrations are always welcome He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sanders, Timothy (Carrie) Sanders, Jason and appreciated. Please address all correspondence, articles, photos, etc., for publication to: Betty Dixon Lankford; nieces, Particia (Jessica) Dugger, Chris Dugger; two great- BUGLE QUARTERLY Turns, Dean Allen, Angie Allen, Heather nephews and one great-niece. CMA Alumni Association Pallbearers were his nephews. 804 Athenaeum Place Maxwell, Harley B. Turns, Maren Noelle Columbia, TN 38401-3156 Turns and Sherry Hill; nephews, Jason Honorary pallbearers will be all of his (931) 388-9128 Turns, William Turns, Skip Carnahan, Gary friends. Web Site: www.cmaaa.com CMA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

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