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Vol. 40 Staunton Military Academy, Kable Station, Staunton, Virginia, Friday, April 19. 1957 No. 10 Selected For S.M.A. Honor S.M.A. Makes Promotion To Society Formed This year, after many years of Commander inactivity, the SMA chapter of an Impressive Showing Lt. Colonel W. K. Dove, Com- honorary literary society has taken mandant of Cadets, was promoted life: the Quill and Scroll. The on March 25, 1957 from the rank Quill ami Scroll is an international honorary journalism society from In G.I. Inspection of Lieutenant Commander to Com- mander in the United States Naval which the school has had a charter Reserve. Last February com- for many years. Certain require- pleted Colonel Dove's fifteenth year ments must be fulfilled before one as a commissioned officer in the can become a member of this or- Naval Reserve. ganization: prospective members BILLY BUTTERFIELD He was graduated from the Uni- must be at least juniors in high versity of Virginia with B.S. and school, they must be passing all Butterfield M.A. degrees. Colonel Dove has classes, anil they must have been served the Academy for fifteen on the staff of either a newspaper, years, holding positions in the yearbook, or magazine tor at leasl Orchestra To Commercial, English, anil Science two years. departments. lie lias enjoyed all The aim of the SMA chapter of Play At Final Ball positions held here at S. M. A. the Quill and Scroll is twofold: During the summer months Col- to increase the interest in writing Charles William Butterfield, ex- onel Dove goes on active naval and to improve the standard of pert trumpet artist, ami His orch- duty. Some of his assignments writing". Members of tiie Acad- estra will highlight the Final Ball since World War II have been in emy's chapter, who must be either on Friday, May 31. He will bring the Reserve Officer Candidate on the Kablegram or Shrapnel a twelve piece orchestra, starring School where he served four tours. staffs, are Ronald Black, Ralph Dotty Dale as vocalist. Three of Two years ago he served on Ad- Bolton, Edward N. Evans, Barry Butterfield's recordings have sold miral Kiland's staff, Commandant Goldwater, Kenneth McGce, Jack over one million discs each. His of the Fifth Naval District. His Larkey, James Wilson, Leon Sand- orchestra has been featured locally last tour of duty was at the Naval lin, and Gary Schmidt. Col. Dove, at dances given at Virginia Mili- Col. Moody, Lt. Case, Lt. Hamp- tary Institute and Virginia Poly- ton, Capt. Haddock, and Miss technic Institute. Earle are the faculty members of Butterfield has had a rich and the organization. Pins and cards valuable background in the over- were awarded to the new members lapping worlds of dance music, recently. , radio, and television. First as a sideman with , , , and , later as leader of his M/Sgt DeMaio own and combo, and more recently as a topranking studio Reassigned To man around Xew York, he has shown an all-around musician-ship that equips him for any kind of Canal Zone Lt. Col. Louis H. Ressijac, of the Inspection Team, with Maj. responsibility, as performer or lis- M 'Sgt. Fred DeMaio, after four Charles W. Weidinger, PMS&T. tener. years at SMA, is being reassigned. Billy has "lived music" all his He reports on May 5 to the 20th life, constantly studying, improving, Infantry Regiment at Fort Kobbe, Inspection Determines always experimenting to develop Canal Zone. Sgt. DeMaio has been his art. As a youngster in Mid- COL. DOVE teaching MST I at the Academy; dletown, Ohio, Billy studied with he lias also served as Assistant Honor School Rating Frank Simon, former trumpet solo- Training Center, San Diego, Cali- Commandant, tactical officer to the ist with the John Philips Sousa fornia, where he was Regimental Howie Rifles, and Fox Company The Military program of Staunton Military Academy Orchestra; on to Transylvania Col- Commander of the Second Regi- tactical officer. underwent a thorough Government Inspection on Wednesday, lege (Lexington, Ky.) where he ment, Recruit Training Command. M/Sgt. DeMaio has served ele- April 3. Every Spring the Academy undergoes a military and played in the college dance band; Colonel Dove left Staunton in ven years in the United States then to the Cincinnatti Conserva- 1942 to enter into active naval duty Army—one year in the Pacific, five personnel inspection to determine the eligibility of the school tory of Music. Now Billy was in the Naval Air Force and served years in Europe, one year at Fort for ROTC Honor Rating. ready to add some practical ex- with distinction. Some of the cam- Lee, Virginia, and the rest at SMA. Usually Army personnel holding the position of PMS&T perience to his vast knowledge of paigns in which he took part were M/Sgt. E. J. Kennedy will as- or Assistant of various college ROTC units are the inspecting theory. Guadalcanal, the Leyte and Mar- sume the position of Assistant to Bob Crosby gave the talented shall operations, invasion of the the Commandant for the remainder officers. This year, the Academy was visited by Lt. Col. Mr. Butterfield his first job, and Philippine Islands, battles of the of the school term. I^ouis H. Ressijac, l^MS&T of Georgetown University, and Billy remained with the Bobcats Philippine Sea, China Seas, and Chief Warrant Officer John B. Fuqua, the Assistant PMS&T for three years. From then on he invasion of Okinawa. Colonel of University of Kentucky. sparked such bands as those of Dove's principal shipboard duties Journalism An honor rated military school, Shaw, Goodman, and Les Brown, were in the department of ordnance such as SMA iias been in the past, his trumpet artistry being featured and fire control. Banquet Planned Publications To Be Some of the ships on which he holds a rating held with much with all three. Members of the Kablegram and After a stint in the Army, Billy was assigned were the Pocomoke, esteem by all miltary preparatory Shrapnel and officials of the acad- Represented At formed his own orchestra, touring the Flagship Currituck, the Ath- emy will participate in a Journal- academies. During its many years the east coast and handling a ma- ling, Franklin, Hornet, and the ism Banquet which will be held in SIPA Convention of existence, SMA has never lost jor portion of the studio work in Arkansas. the Stonewall Jackson Hotel Ball- this rating. The determination of New York. Always the innovator, In addition to area campaign Ten delegates representing the room on Sunday, May 19, at 6:00 Billy is no longer content to sit in medals, Colonel Dove has been Kablegram and Shrapnel, the SMA the rating is based upon appear- P.M. the esteemed position he now holds awarded the Naval Air Medal and yearbook, will attend the Southern ance as well as the military aspect Dr. Marshall M. Brice, Profes- —he wants to literally bring the Interscholastic Press Association the Presidential Unit Citation. sor of English at Mary Baldwin ot the school's curriculum. music to the people—in person! Our Commandant proves his Convention to he held on the cam- College, will be the principal This year the procedure for the He feels that he has sufficient modesty by not worrying about his pus of Washington and Lee Uni- speaker. Col. Brice until this year inspection was somewhat different knowledge and background to make next promotion, which would be versity at Lexington, Virginia, on was head of the English Depart- his new band a successful venture. April 26 and 27. from those in the past. The Acad- Captain. ment at SMA. o emy experienced a brief but From advance reports, he's going Kablegram keys will be awarded Lieutenant Dennis G. Case, ad- to be right. Once again it will Honor Company to deservant members of the news- visor to the Kablegram, will mod- thorough inspection, beginning with be Billy Butterfield with the best paper staff. Shrapnel staff mem- erate a panel on "Problems of the the inspection of rooms, Military band in the land! For March bers will receive letters of com- Private School Newspaper Ad- Science classes, and rifles in ranks Dotty Dare, pretty young vocal- viser." Cadet Jack Larkey, editor For the first time this year, mendation. The Superintendent in the morning, and ending with ist with the Billy Butterfield orch- of the Shrapnel, will serve as a Company "C" has won the honor will present the awards. estra has a bigger interest in the panelist on the financing of private a demonstration parade, rifle exer- company title. Lt. Dennis G. Case is Faculty than most other band-vocal- school yearbooks. cises, and Howie Rifle drill. band "Company "E" and Company adviser of the Kablegram; Capt. The charming Dotty is mar- ists. "F" came in second and third re- Garland D. Haddock and Lt. E. Lieutenant Case and three mem- Although the final results of GI to the leader and boss-man, ried spectively, with about out point's Wolfe Hampton are advisers of bers of his staff will represent the (Government Inspection) will not Butterfield. Before meeting Billy difference. Company "C", com- the Shrapnel. Kablegram, while the Shrapnel be known until this summer, The marrving Billy, Dotty sang and manded by Barry Goldwater, is in This banquet replaces the Kable- will have Captain Garland D. Had- Academy's PMS&T, Major Wei- the bands of Al Donahue, witli second place for the year's ratings, gram banquet of previous years; dock, Lieutenant E. Wolfe Hamp- dinger, announced that from all in- Venuti, and Freddie Slack, Joe to the Shrapnel has not previously ton, and four staff members as its dications SMA could not have and Dotty arc the proud par- and they may hav Billv win honor company for the year had such a fete. representatives. made a more impressive showing. ents of twin girls.

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The Kablegram Pass In Review JOHN DEAN, JIM WILSON Editors-in-Chief Rogue's Gallery BARRY GOLDWATER Sports Editor LEON SANDLIN Features Editor "DON" "RICH' RALPH BOLTON News Editor Alias Donald M. Kersh Alias Jack Richard GARY SCHMIDT Junior Editor Claim to Fame Being in "A" Claim to Fame Sherry BILL KIRKPATRICK Circulation Manager Company Racket Behind the watertower LT. DENNIS G. CASE Faculty Adviser Racket Day Student Jinx Col. Webb Jinx Carol Sentenced to University of REPORTERS Sentenced to University of Alabama Virginia Sports "LOBBIE" Pete Tattersall, Mark Chasin, Bill Reynolds, "DUCK" Stewart Harmon, Stuart Saffer, and Mike Goldwater Alias James L. Lobbestael Alias Donald K. Carey Claim to Fame Kitty Features Claim to Fame Personal Rat Racket Golf Bill Hooks, Emanuel Dracakis, Yorke Roberts, and George Collier Racket Irritating Meyer Jinx Retreat News Jinx Meyer Sentenced to Michigan State Sentenced to University of Dee Harris, Dan Caudy, Gregory Des Camp, Jose Mier, George Langford, Bob Taylor, and Yale Singer Maryland "GORDO" Pete Bennett, Photographer "DICKIE" Alias Alberto Margarida Claim to Fame Expert in Finish Hoeing Your Garden Alias Richard K. Bradshaw SMA Regulations Claim to Fame 50 Chevy Racket U. S. Navy Reserve Richard One morning, as he was hoeing in his garden, St. Racket - Nancy Jinx Lt Pandak VanMaldeghem Francis of Assisi. so the legend goes, was accosted by a Jinx English Sentenced to Pennsylvania passerby who, desiring to engage the venerable saint in Sentenced to University of Military College Hailing from Reaver, Pa., is Maryland Richard VanMaldeghem in his conversation, propounded what he thought was a very pro- "SILVESTRE" third year at the Academy. "Van" found question. Asked the passerby, "If you knew that "CRUMBLE" this were your last day on earth, what would you do?" Alias Rafael A. Calderon has accomplished a rare feat in- The saint, who was still busily engaged with his work, re- Alias Lee P. Humble Claim to Fame Gold Tooth deed, for he has risen to the rank plied, without a moment's hesitation, "Why, I'd finish hoe- Claim lo Fame Government Racket Skipping Formations of captain in a period of three Racket Friday Nights Jinx Col. Webb years. In his sophomore year he ing my garden !" Jinx Coshland Sentenced to Mexico University joined the Regimental Band as a Perhaps St. Francis was being a bit too severe; maybe Sentenced I" Mississippi private. The following year he he exaggerated for effect. Yet, the moral is self evident— "JIMMY" "JACK" returned as a Sergeant. Later in the urgent importance of today's work. And there is sig- Alias .— Jaime L. Barcelo this same year he was promoted nificance for us in this story. Alias _. John C. Sinclear Claim to Fame Columbus, Ohio to Master Sergeant with the prin- Spring furlough is now only a fond memory. Gov- Claim to Fame -.. Carole Ann Racket Playing in the Rand cipal duty of First Sergeant in the ernment Inspection is behind us, and the Corps is to be Racket Sleeping in Col. Jinx _ Elliette Band. "Van" this year was pro- commended for its splendid performance. In a little more Webb's English Class Sentenced to University of moted the Captain, with the job of Jinx than a month, it will be Commencement; the '56-'57 ses- _. Carole Ann Puerto Rico heading the Regimental Band. Al- Sentenced to _ _ V.M.I. though he is in the Band, "Van" sion will be a thing of the past. 'DICK" for the past two years has been Finish hoeing your garden! All too rapidly the time "DALE" chosen as an honorary member in will fly by. Fourth quarter examinations will steal upon Alias Richard W. Pears the Howie Rifles. He has also re- Claim t( us like a thief in the night. Now is the time to prepare. Alias Dale Clark Smitl Fame Living in ceived other awards such as the Claim to Fame Day Student Berlin, Germany Military Ribbon in his Freshman Let us do daily our assigned work—for that is the best way Racket Farming Racket Missing Retreat year and the Merit Ribbon in his to get ready for exams. Let us not neglect or defer until linx Certain boys Jinx .... Train Conductors Junior year. tomorrow what should be done today. Sentenced to Y.P.I. Sentenced to _ College of Wooster In his spare time, "Van" has Time and tide wait for no man. Finish hoeing your found time to serve on the Kable- garden. gram Staff, the Decorating Com- mittee, and the Cotillion Club From The Pass In Review Committee. Ever since he has been at SMA, he has enjoyed intramural headmaster sports for this makes his third year at participating in them. GIRL OF THE WEEK 1. Cadets are reminded that this Although "Van" has a dislike for fourth quarter is an extremely im- first mess, he has a stronger dis- portant one. Good work this quar- like for reveille, for he just does ter can redeem an exceptionally not care for the early hours. He bad record to dale. has also enjoyed many things at 2. There is every opportunity to Staunton, because when he is on do excellent work in this quarter. leave, he can often be found at Government Inspection is past, and Institute Street in Staunton—one ample lime is available for study of his favorite spots. anil review. Upon graduation "Van" has plans 3. Each cadet should see his of attending Carnegie Institute of teachers and obtain his marks to Technology in the near future. dale in each subject. This informa- tion will tell you what is to he er's Ribbon received in his Soph- done in each subject between now omore year, the Commandant's and June. See the Headmaster if Ribbon received in his second and there is any question. third years, and the Merit Ribbon 4. Teachers have been requested received all four years. He has also not to give any re-examinations found some time to engage in some after May 10. This lime should be Bob Walker extra-curricular activities, such as devoted to current work so that the Decorating Committee upon I he fourth quarter's results can be From Pittsburgh, Pa., Bob Walk- which he served both his Fresh- as good as possible. er came in 195.? to join the SMA man and Senior years. This year "Rob" was chosen a member of the 5. The next daily report period corps as a private in "F" company. is May 7. These are the last re- Cotillion Club Committee. For the The following year he returned as ports that will be sent out prior past two years he has served on a Corporal in company "D"; in his to "Final Reports." the Shrapnel Staff, and he is pres- Junior year he was promoted to 6. Final reports as usual will ently the Sports Editor of the the rank of Sergeant in "II". show marks and credits for the en- Shrapnel. "Hubs," as he is sometimes called, tire session and will indicate the Bob has been chosen for mem- is a Captain, now serving on the subjects suggested for next ses- bership in the Howie Rifles for Regimental Staff. He claims to sion, 19S7-S8. the past three years. He has par- enjoy his stall' work very much. 7. Cadets, other than Seniors, are ticipated in the Intramural Sports requested to plan their own courses Among his honors earned dur- program each vear. ing the last four years are the for next session, if il is at all pos- Walker is fond of Captain's Superintendant's Ribbon received sible for them to do so. After leave, which he frequently uses. his Freshman year, the Headmast- they have made their own plans, Because of the scenery around the Headmaster will meet with Stuart Hall, "Bubs" is a well them and make suggestions when applied for admission to college. known face in that area. MISS GAIL MIDDLETON they appear to be necessary. The Those expecting to attend college After finishing SMA this year, first meeting of this kind will be should make application at once, if Bob plans to attend Carnegie In- Utring the week of May 6 to 10 they have not already done so. Age 20 stitute of Technology. ;n the large study hall. Follow- Any delay may endanger admis- Jefferson, South Carolina ing this group meeting, cadets will sion, especially in R.O.T.C. col- be seen individually by the Head- leges. The Kablegram master. 10. Juniors are reminded that the published bi-weekly during the school year Sister of by the Cadets of the Staunton Military 8. On April 20 there will be an- College Hoard's practice tests are Academy. other Saturday school for purpose to be held May 18 and applications Subscription price, $2.00 per year, in CADET SGT. of review and special help for this For these can still be made, but advance. Advertising rates upon application. quarter's work. THOMAS C. MIDDLETON there will be a penalty charge of Entered as second-class matter October 18, 9. Some seniors have not as yet $3.00 for being late. 1924, at the post office, Staunton, Virginia, under the Act of March 3, 1879.

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THE KABLEGRAM SPRING SPORTS SEASON BEGINS Track Revised Spring Sports Schedule Coach Field has chosen the fol- Baseball, Tennis, Track lowing runners, after weeks of try- outs, for the first string group: Baseball 100 yard: Marshall Tupper, Al- Friday, April 19—Massanutten Military Academy Home lan Painter, Benigno Perez, James And Golf Featured Tuesday, April 23—Greenbrier Military School There Corsetty, and Legum, K. Thursday. April 25—Virginia Freshman There 220 yard: Doc Safter. Bruce Baseball Opener Baseball Friday, April 26—Ferrum Junior College There Conklin, and George Chapman. 440 yard: Guy Minot, Bob Tabor, SMA 73—F/WS 3 HMA 8—SMA 1 Saturday. April 27—Massanutten Military Academy ... There Stuart Moffot, and Menu Johnson. The Hilltoppers baseball team SMA journeyed to Chatham Tuesday, April 30—Greenbrier Military School Home 880 yard: Ben Covington, Mich- opened the spring sports season Tuesday, April 16, to play Har- Saturday, May 4—Fork Union Military Academy Home ael Daly, Jose Mier, John San- with a 13-3 victory over neighbor- grave, and came out on the shorter Monday, May 6—Ferrum Junior College Home tangelo, and Robert Smith. ing Fishburne Military School on end of an 8-1 score. Wednesday, May 8—Fishburne Military School There Mile: Jose Mier and Alan Neid- Friday, April 12. Terry Norris and Dick Jordan ich. James Vinson and Ben Roache Friday, May 10—Hargrave Military Academy Home combined to limit the HMA team High Hurdle: Pete Tattersall. combined the pitching duties and to 6 hits, but bad bounces and Saturday, May 11—Virginia Freshman Home Low Hurdle: Marshall Tupper, limited the visitors to just two hits. SMA miscues spelled defeat. James Corsetty, and Ronald Di All of the Fishburne runs were Score by innings: Tosto. unearned. Tennis 123 456 7 R. H. E. This year's baseball team has Friday, April 19—Randolph-Macon Academy Home Broad Jump: T. Saffer, Ronald SMA 010 000 0—1 6 4 Thursday, April 25—Woodberry Forest School There Di Tosto, B. Block, M. Tupper, more potential than those of re- HMA 011 330 0—8 6 2 J. Messer, and J. Corsetty. cent years at the Academy and Saturday, April 27—Massanutten Military Academy ... Home o High Jump: K. Legum, R. Di once they get in shape and the Friday, May 3—Greenbrier Military School Home Tosto, J, Kaber, S. Brown, M. right kind of baseball weather Wednesday, May 8—Fishburne Military School There Chasen, and A. Painter. comes along, they should have a Late Sports Friday, May 10—Hargrave Military Academy Home Shot: D. Clark, Bill Scott, F. good season. Saturday, May 11—Fork Union Military Academy Home Mautino, and J. Stack. Score by innings: 123 456 7—R. H. E. Bulletins Discus: D. Clark, E. R. Evans, F. M. S 021 000 0—3 2 6 F. Mautino, B. Goldwater, W. Rey- Results of a triangular track S, M. A 004 612 x—13 4 2 Golf meet held at SMA Tuesday, April nalds, and J. Condo. Fishburne: Osborn, Norman, (3) Tuesday, April 23—Virginia Episcopal School There 16: Pole Vault: A. Painter, Meinig, and Eakin. Thursday. April 25—Woodberry Forest School There Greenbrier M. A 64 M. Johnson, and li. Covington. Staunton: Vinson, Roache, (6) Fork Union M. A. 34% Friday, April 26—Maryland Freshmen There and Heck. Staunton M. A 33% Monday, April 29—Valley High School Home Winning pitcher: Vinson. Tuesday. April 30—Virginia Freshman Home SMA's golf team outclassed the Last Rifle Valley High School linkmen 6-0 in Thursday. May 9—Virginia Episcopal School Home Team Scores a match played at Valley High Saturday, May 18—Woodberry Forest School Home Tennis Team Tuesday, April 16. SMA's Military Department has Now that Government Inspection Outcome of the tennis match Track received the final scores of the is completed and the signs of spring played Tuesday, April 16 at Har- Saturday. April 20—Fishburne Military School and rifle season. are appearing, a young man's fancy grave Military Academy: Woodberry Forest School There Staunton's team placed third in turns to sports. The sport in mind HMA, 5—SMA, 4. the 2nd Army match while com- is tennis and the coach is Major o Wednesday, April 24—Hargrave Military Academy ... There peting against approximately fifteen Lander. The "Cap," as he is well Wednesday, May 1—Virginia Freshmen There teams. In a postal match against known, has been SMA tennis coach College Admission Thursday, May 9—Virginia Episcopal School Home Christian Brothers Academy, and for many years, and maintains an Culver Military Academy, SMA excellent won and lost record. Columbus, Ohio—Growing com- received third place. Uricochea has been chosen as the petition for college placements may dependent School Accreditation ap- force state institutions to require Headmaster, The highlight of the scores re- captain of the team for this year pointed by the Virginia Associa- more of the enrolling freshman ceived was the outcome of the and on his staff are Collier, Bird, than his high school diploma. Member Many tion of Private Schools of which Hearst trophy match. The "Sharp- Stanton, Snell, Bernal, Kirby, Suss- That's the opinion of Dr. Novice Colonel Pence is a member will shooters" came in second. Green- man, and Painter. This team spells G. Fawcett, president of Ohio State Educational meet with the newly appointed brier was tops. The Academy will a lot of trouble for their opponents. As one of the members says, "This University, who says: Committees Superintendent of Public Instruc- receive a trophy to match the nu- merous ones hanging in the mess year's team looks very good; it is "Careful and intelligent guidance During the present session, Col- tion, Dr. D. Y. Pascball, in the of high school pupils into a more hall. a well balanced team, and 1 can onel Pence, Headmaster of S.M.A., near future. Two meetings of this rigid program of college require- The majority of the team will re- be safe to say that it is the best ments may be the only guarantee lias been elected or appointed to committee have had to be post- turn for next year's rifle team. The Staunton will see for a long time." the youth of the future will have of four different committees that are poned because of the illness and future looks bright for SMA's gaining college admission " active in the educational work of death of Dr. Dowell Howard, Rifle Team. Blue and Gold Dr. Fawcett added that the stu- Virginia and the South. Meetings former Superintendent of Public With all the practice that has dent of the future "will need to of these committees will necessitate know not only what hard intellec- Instruction for Virginia. been going on lately, it looks as Colonel Pence's absence from the tual labor means but also must pos- Each of these committees is re- "C" And "B" if our spring teams should do Academy quite often during the sess that sense of growth which pretty well. next two months. sponsible for a vital part of both Win Intramural Congratulations to the varsity comes from insight." private and public school policy. From The Associated Press As a member of The Commis- Baseball Games baseball team Oil their recent vic- sion on Secondary Schools of the The Southern Association of Col- tory over Fishburne. Southern Association of Colleges leges and Secondary Schools in- In the two intramural baseball Thanks again to Lt. Stacy for and Secondary Schools and also as cludes eleven southeastern states games already played "C" Company his work with the intramurals. The SNYDER'S a member of the Central Review- and is one of the two accrediting defeated "A" Company 8-2 and "I!" baseball season should be quite in- ing Committee for Virginia of the agencies for this area. The Vir- Company defeated "D" Company teresting. I JEWEL BOX | Southern Association, Colonel ginia State Department of Educa- 22-6. .1 I I I I I ■ I I I 1 1 1 I I 1 L ■ 1 > I I < 1 I I t I I I ■ I ■ 1 t ■ I '^, Pence will attend a meeting in tion is the other. The Central H JEWELERS AND SILVERSMITHS 3 Richmond, Virginia on April 25 Reviewing Committee for Virginia INGLESIDE w Headqxtarters for All Trophies m JONES TAXI p, M and another in Atlanta, Georgia, recommends concerning the ac- EXPERT WATCH REPAIR || from June 20 to June 23. He will creditation of secondary schools, and U-DRIVE-IT i RESORT ! §18 W. Beverley St., Staunton, Va.1 also attend the spring meeting of both public and private, in Vir- 5 and 7 Passenger Service 3 miles North on the Virginia Advisory Committee ginia. Staunton Military Academy I DIAL 5-2326 Highway 11 REMEMBER—We have no connectionv:// on Schools and Colleges in Rich- has been accredited by the South- 16 New Street with any other store in mond, Virginia, on May 3, 1957. ern Association for approximately STAUNTON, VA. [ GEORGE SERRETT, Manager \ 1 Augusta County. The special Committee on In- a half-century. ''illllllllllllllllllllllllHMIIlllllllllMHIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIItV* J

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Staunton's Summer School for 1957 opens Wednesday, June 19, for the sixth consecutive year under the direction of Col. Wil- fred B. Webb. It is expected that a record enrollment will be made this year. The Summer School lasts for six weeks—until July 31—and enables cadets to make up back work in English, mathematics, history, and langu- CAPT. AUSTIN E. NOONAN ages. Junior School subjects from Captain Austin E. Noonan, grades 6-9 are also offered. Pre- U.S.A.R., is a B.A. graduate of view classes in these subjects help the University of Pennsylvania. the student greatly in his work From Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania, during the regular session. Classes Capt. Noonan teaches English I. in accelerated reading may also o be taken. LT. JULIAN KING Vicente Sol Ron DiTosto Vicente Sol, from San Salvador, The entire program of the Sum- l.t. Julian King, U.S.A.R., is a Ron DiTosto, a Junior from mer School is on an informal Stevens Award El Salvador, is Co-Captain of the Youngstown, Ohio, is a veteran B.S. graduate of Virginia Polytech- 1956-57 Rifle Team. Of his five mainstay on the SMA varsity basis—no formations, no uniforms. nic Institute. lie teaches Liberal To Be Presented Students wear regular summer years at the Academy, three have track squad. Knglish, supervises Day Study been spent on the Rifle Team. Ron began his track career at clothes; all summer sports are en- Hall, and is an assistant coach. Some time in May, the Stevens gaged in—Softball league, swim- A native of Kingsport, Tennessee, Awards, which are sponsored by When Sol began firing, his score Staunton the spring of his Fresh- ming, badminton, tennis, and vol- was in the 26()'s. Xow, he averages man year as a high jumper. In his l.t. Kiiii; has just linishtd a tour the Shrapnel, will be presented t<. leyball being particularly popular. approximately 270 in matches, second year, he took up the broad of duty with the Army. those cadets who are outstanding Classes lasting 70 minutes each are which is about average for prep jump event also. Each year Ron held in Memorial Hall. Each class in scholarship, athletics, character, school riflemen. Sol fired 271 in has improved appreciably, and he takes a half year's work in six and school activities. the VPI Invitational Meet this appears very promising at the weeks. The Faculty from the Jun- Spring Formal The Stevens Award was inaug- year. dawn of the 1957 season. DiTosto ior and Senior schools are the in- urated by the Shrapnel in 1956. It As one might guess, Sol's favor- may also see action this year in structors. The Junior School houses The time h>r SPRING lias long is named in honor of Captain ite sport is shooting—anything. He the low hurdles event. the students; the upper Mess Hall since arrived, but it appears that Lcary Stevens who taught English is also a member of the SMA In addition to his experience serves as the dining room under all the flowers and warm weather at the Academy for many years. Skeet Club. with the cindermen, DiTosto par- Col. Joe Taylor with "Chick," ticipates in intramural football and have been delayed by the anguish Captain Stevens was the first edi- Sol expects to attend Texas "Roger," and "Babe" providing top basketball. tor of the Staunton Military Acad- A&M College, upon graduation notch meals and service; and the of winter. o emy yearbook, which appeared in from the Academy. There be will swimming pool, ball diamonds, ten- Nevertheless, if SPRING doesn't 1906. " study Chemical Engineering. He nis courts, and the small gym are Ammerman On soon arrive, SMA will be forced i" The twelve outstanding cadets plans to continue shooting, also. in daily use. pretend that it has, because on who are t.. receive this award are o Dean's List Ilreakfast is at eight o'clock, fol- Friday night, the 26th of Vpril, chosen by the members of the fac- Robert H. Ammerman, Jr., SMA lowed by classes from 9 to 12:30, We an going t<> gleet the SUpp< Sed ulty, tactical officers, and adminis- Opportunity Knocks Class of 1956, was on the Dean's lunch, and the last class from 1:30 Spring season with gala festivities, trative offcials of tin- Academy. List for the First Semester at the to 2:40. A recreational period for General Electric in Waynesboro by means of tin "SI'KlXti FOR- Certificates will be given t.. the dis United States Military Academy, athletics lasts from 2:45 to 5:30. is hiring young men from 18 to MAL." tinguished cadets before gradua- West Point, X. Y., according to Supper follows with Study Hall be- 25 years of age. Those hired will tion, and their names will also he notification recently received by ginning at 7:45. "Lights Out" is The dancers at this affair will receive 3% years apprentice train- announced during the presentation Col. J. Worth Pence, Headmaster at 10:30. swing and sway to the "cool in^, which includes factory experi- sounds" ..f the YMI COMMAND- of other awards at Commencement SMA. An excellent program of short ence and accredited evening study ERS, a distinguished orchestra In addition to this, the Shrapnel picnic trips to near resorts and at the University of Virginia. Qual- from the very heart of \",-. will feature a special section de- places of interest with suppers are ifications include: High school Lexington. voted to those receiving the Ste- taken twice a week. Regular town vens Award. graduate with intermediate algebra, \- usual, refreshments of punch plain geometry, and, if possible, leaves give ample time to shop, to o date, and to take in the latest (in assorted colors) and cookii > trigonometry and physics. movies. An outstanding feature of will be served throughout the en- (From Tuesday. April 9, 1957, the session is two optional week- tire evening. Also, Crawford and Foy Speaks Staunton News-Leader.) Company (from the SMA MESS end trips to Wiiliamsburg, James- Fred C. Foy, president of Kop- HALL) will be operating their town, and Buckroc Beach; and to pers Co. Inc., of Pittsburgh, usual confectionery in the far cor- the Nation's Capitol. This summer was the speaker Monday, Vpril ner of the dance hall. the Jamestown Festival is an added 15 when Washington and Lee attraction to the outstanding pag- Decorations depicting the semi- marked the 50th anniversary of its eant The Common Glory on the Spring season will consist of the school of commerce administration. Wiiliamsburg trip. many components of nature. Such His topic was "Who's Saying The well balanced program of celebrities as Brer Rabbit and What to Who?" Clarence Henry 'President of the classwork, athletics, and recreation Mr. Foy is a graduate of SMA. American Foundation of Frogs) has proved most effective in suc- Class of 1924, His son is also >> and other top social leaders of na- cessfully making up back work, graduate of SMA, Class of 1954. benefiting by preview, and enjoy- ture will greatly glorify tin- OC- ..' inn. i MM mi n . i mi i ing the varied activities of the Sum- casion. mer School—all done in six weeks. The festivities will commence PATRONIZE Catalogues and application blanks with the receiving line at 9 ..'cluck OUR can be secured from Col. Webb or and end with "April Showers" at QUALITY CUT RATE Complete Photographic Equipment from the Business Manager's Of- midnight. ADVERTISERS DRUGS fice. Cadets are reminded that bids and Supplies o are available at the Treasurer's Beverly Book Co. Office and will continue to be | Thos. Hogshead, | Model Planes available through April 26th. The Latest In Inc. Cadets are also reminded that Inc. 9 W. Beverley St. If you have been wondering what Records flowers are not required. 10 N. Augusta St. the noise around the school is, and if you have a fear of being attacked I The Corner Drug Store f = HEADQUARTERS FOR OFFICE = & SCHOOL SUPPLIES from the air, there is nothing to jet-powered plane which lias not yet MORGAN worry about. The noise comes from been flown. 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