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VOLUME LXX Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia, February 1,1980 NUMBER 15 New VMI Budget Reduced Breakfast .News Format In Governor's Proposal Briefs by Fred p. stone 4) Partial basement renova- be easily corrected, but some On February 12 from 12:30 to' Today was the beginning of by Fred p. stone tions is the area of old sinks for would take a lot of time and 4:30 there will be an Academic the new morning brunch pro- Recently, the VMI Budget for cadet use such as trunk and per- money for change. Majors Fair on the 400 level of gram. This new program, im- 1980-82 was submitted to the sonnel storage. More specifically, he points Lejeune Hall. The Fair which is plimented by Cadet Captain Governor for recommendation Col. Slater was especially out that Preston Library needs aimed at the Rat class will be Russell Long and the Food to the General Assembly. Col. pleased to find the Governor ful- fire doors from floor to floor. He conducted by representatives Committee, is designed to save Slater officially reported ly cooperative in our need for emphasized, however, that bar- from each degree granting some money, but more im- Governor Dalton's recommen- barracks renovation. racks is more than adequately department. VMI is one of a portantly it will save food that is dations on January 18 in a Unfortunately, the Governor safe from fire. very few schools which require now being wasted. memorandum to the VMI did not fully scope the need for Another major concern in a student to choose his major During the usual morning Legislative Committee. - renovations in Preston Library. planning this year's budget was during the freshman year. BRC formation a large number Basically, the capital outlay VMI asked for almost a million the rising cost of energy. The Often a student makes that of cadets fall out for a number program consisted of several dollars and received nothing. cost to heat and light the In- decision without exploring all of reasons. Cadet Long noticed programs, the most important This money is desperately need- stitute is very high. And Col. the possibilities. It is hoped that this problem and with his Food being the barracks renovation ed to clear the clutter of the Slater points out that we may this fair will give those in- Committee, composed of first- and equipment project. library. The Friends of Preston have to "turn down the ther- terested an insight into a major class privates from each com- 973,000 dollars had been Library, however, will take up mostat" to conserve what while they can still make a deci- pany placed a proposal into the recommended by Gov. Dalton part of this burden and try to energy we can. sion or transfer. Commandant's office. Col. for 1) repair and weather strip- rebuild what they can. The most disturbing fact *** Edgar, in turn, submitted it to ping of all existing windows to Yet one of the most in- about the proposed budget that The sermon for this Sunday's Smith Hall. include glass replacement and teresting points in the money ,we had to request more money religious service deals with a The buffet breakfast serves new hardware as required. appropriated was for fire safe- than ever before. The ad- subject dear to all VMI Cadets from 6:55 to 8:45 every morning 2) Renovation of new installa- ty. Col. Slater said that "the fire ministration points out that in- — Women. With the question of except Sunday when regular tions of window quarels. marshal found a number of flation is hitting not only VMI, drafting women into the Armed brunch is served. The Corps will 3) General repair to wall, violations and gave hundreds of but all other colleges as well, Forces many are considering still be required to attend BRC floors, and stairs in stoop areas citations." He went on to say and that Alumni support is their changing role in society. formation, and the rats will con- and cadet rooms. . that most of the violations could needed now more than ever. Col. Caudill intends to use this tinue to march down and eat idea in relation to selecting a regular breakfast family style. companion. Also included is the The cafeteria style will Academic Board Discusses role of men in a relationship and facUitate two lines of cadets understanding the word "com- serving hot foods. mitment." The Food Committee did not Summer Camp Preparation This verse from Ephesians V make the final decision to have best sums up this idea: "So the buffet. A vote was put to the The VMI Academic Board ed by General Morgan as an in- missed summer camp last year ought men to loves their wives upper three classes to make the met on the 21st of this month dication of faculty "steadiness" would be prepared for camp as their own bodies. He that decision. The corps responded and addressed several pro- and of the absence of grade in- this coming summer. The loveth his wife loveth himself." overwhelmingly in favor of the blems of the Institute. The flation at VMI. course was approved as no- Also from Chaplain Caudill buffet by a vote of 683 to 33. Board, consisting of General The problem of scheduling credit, counting 30% of a this week is the note that the Morgan, Colonel Barksdale and Captain Long stresses that Saturday classes on football cadet's total MS grade. The New Organ Fund has passed the all the VMI Department Heads the Food Committee did an game days was studied and it course was approved only for $20,000 mark with less than discussed such subjects as the outstanding job and that they was recommended and approv- this semester as the MS Depart- $1,000.00 left to cover the cost. 1st semester jading reports, are the ones who to deserve the ed that instead of scheduling ment anticipated granting and The organ is ready to be install- policy regarding transfer of credit for the program. Fur- classes early or shortening fewer and fewer permits for ed and Sunday Feb 10th will credits from other schools, the thermore, he points out that periods the games would be postponing camp. mark its debut. upcoming academic fair and Gen. Ripley and Col. Edgar scheduled to begin at 2:00 in- A final report received by the the addition of MS 410 to the cur- were very helpful - and stead of 1:30. The Athletic committee was exams deferred Col. Caudill and members of riculum. Regarding the 1st cooperative with the corps Department readily agreed to until General Irby, who is in the Religious Cowicil have been semester grades, statistics wishes and needs. this and the change will go into Richmond attending a meeting coordinating rehgious activities distributed to the members effect this fall. of the State's college between VMI and our neighbor- showed 32% of all cadets finish- presidents, could review it. But ing Woman's Colleges, most ed the semester with at least A burr under the saddle of New many a first classman MS 410 the report from the Honor Court notably Hollins and Mary one deficiency as compared to at first examination seemed to Baldwin. 28% for last year. This "fail summer camp prep was next be favorable, and that the A tentative plan is a supper Makeovers rate has remained at approx- discussed. The course was in- unstructured exams would be and worship service at Hollins by Cadet Staff imately 30% for several years, troduced into the curriculum to continued. on February 24. This will be On December 21, 1979, the and this consistency was view- ensure that first classmen who followed by an informal discus- makeover sheets were ported. sion. New appointments are always *** controversial, but these were Notice: Major Jeffery Gunsburg, more controversial than usual. Nuke Power Draft Assistant Professor of History For the first time a new, for- Elections has recently published his first mal written pcpcediire was us- Continues book. "Divid^ and Conquered" ed. % Captoii^ made a by Cadet staff is an account of France's fall to lio^l two views, cadets who, for the most For Cadet Hitler's Legions in the spring of first and. s^nd Two more cadets in the NS part, were aviation oriented Anyone interested in becom- 1940. Maj. Gunsburg challenges ^for each sabre beartiig Department have been drafted and not at all interested in ing the Editor-in-Chief, or the the accepted opinions which led From that list\€!5f^ for interviews with the Division Nuclear Power school. As Business Manager for next to France's collapse and in- C84ef'i.|0?it^<»i is^fit^atodv"® of Naval Reactors to screen for reported in The Cadet year's Cadet should contact troduces some vastly different ordpr, of merit by grade.'.'' Thp enrollment in Nuclear Power NR had presented the VMI Richard Smith in room 148. ones. The most prominent of Comii^ndant then consi^' His School this summer. Cadets NROTC Department with a list Elections will be held on 20 these factors are France's loose «taff oilers and the F^t Cap- Jack Keane and Rick Penn, of cadets who had chosen bran- February by the Publications ties with the Allies and, con- tain. ^tertb^ "list js serened" both of whom were aiming ches other than Nuclear Power, Board. Anyone interested in trary to popular belief, the by the Commao^nt^-Ht is for- toward Naval service in avia- and ordered the department to u Associate Editor, Editorial French generals actually did warded to the Superintendent tion, were selected by NR on the select cadets from the list to be Editor, or Managing Editor appreciate air and mechanized for his approval. basis of their €lectrical interviewed. The problem ifio engineering majors. seemed to be avert^ when should also contact Richard warfare. This book has been Another new aspect was the Smith. Dates for the election of greatly researched and the first use of Cadet Leadership There was considerable con- Cadet Andy Brown, a Supply troversy last semester over Corps aspirant who was leaning these offices will be announced idea for it go back to Maj. Ratings. Company T..R.C. Of- later. (continued on page 3) /7 (continued on page 3) these drafts of cadets for inter- (continued on page 7) I Re VMI Ladct, FcHrvary 1, im Editorial
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Dr. William Mullen arrived at tion, receiving his Masters from cadet/reservists were called to VMI this semester as visiting Maryland and his Doctorate active duty. Wachtmeister scholar and pro- from Purdue. But outside of these cir- fessor of Civil Engineering. He Since Dr. Mullen is a former cumstances, Dr. Mullen is of was invited by Col. Sculley to member of the Corps, questions the opinion that the basic cadet apply for the chair, and when ' about comparisons of todays hasn't changed much. The basic selected, took a leave of Corps with the "Old Corps" are cadet was and still is absence from his regular duties inevitable. But Dr. Mullen was resourceful...learning how to at NC State. quick to point out that he attend- beat the system." He sees the Dr. Mullen was certainly no ed VMI under very different cir- cadet as having more ingenuity stranger to VMI. His father was cumstances than those who did and imagination than his a graduate of '03 and his son in the 30's or 40's. During his civilian counterpart, this out of graduated three years ago. Dr. cadetship the Army was gear- necessity. Mullen himself was a member ing up for its buildup overseas, As an instructor. Dr. Mullen Visiting Waclitnieister scholar. Dr. William Mullen. of the class of '44, and remained and many regular army person- runs a more informal class than photo by Jim Frishkorn at VMI until he joined the nel were assigned to VMI dur- his CE department colleagues. Marines in '43. He served with ing this period for what he call- He teaches the Materials class the 12th Anti Aircraft Artillery ed "storage." In addition, every and is very highly thought of by Army Push For Officers in the Pacific as a Radar Of- physically qualified cadet in his his students. The VMI Cadet ficer. After his service he class joined the Enlisted takes pleasure in welcoming returned to VMI to graduate in Reserve Corps and as the war Dr. Mullen back to his alma Changes ROTC Policy 1949. He continued his educa- progressed many of these mater. by Bruno that the Army fell short of the As tensions have risen bet- number of officers it needed for From Mt. Everest Makeovers ween the United States and the upcoming year. To make up (continued from page 1) this shortage, a number of Russia and a new emphasis on ficers prepared lists of cadets in ROTC cadets from across the the military has sprung, rumors To VMI- GoL Fleming their companies from the peer country who had applied for have begun to fly through the ratings completed by the Corps reserve forces duty were given first class MS concerning this fall. One point was given active duty. Contrary to cadets. Men's duty status after To Speak Tonight each time a cadet was rated in popular belief, the present graduation. Reserve forces du- The deputy leader of a Mount ticipated in expeditions to the the top ten. A list of cadets in military situation did not have a ty, so the rumor goes, which Everest expedition — Lt. Col. Alps for four seasons. order of points earned was com- bearing on the men being was once a sure thing for men J.W.A. Fleming — will address Born near Leeds, England, piled. These are confidential ordered to active duty as no being commissioned in the Ar- the Lexington Branch of the Colonel Fleming enlisted in the lists and are destroyed, after change in the size of the army my is no longer so sure. Ap- English-Speaking Union on this Royal Berkshire Regiment in each cadet graduates. parently there is some basis for has occurred so far. According subject at VMI on Friday, 1954 and received his officer Under this system new ap- these rumors, for when asked to CPT Sheppard however, not February 1, at 7:30pm. training the following two years pointments were made in- about the possibility that some too many cadets will be unduly Colonel George M. Brooke, at Sandhurst. He was commis- cluding five year men and G.C. men who applied for reserve shocked over this development, Jr., local E-SU president, ex- sioned in this regiment and second classmen to lieutenant, forces duty would instead _as a greater number of cadets 'tends a special invitation to served in Malta and Cyprus. transfer of officers to other receive active duty, CPT Shep- then usual have requested cadets to attend Colonel Flem- After becoming a member of companies. pard of the Infantry Branch changing their duty preference ing's slide-lecture, "Two To the the Parachute Regiment in Col. Edgar defended the replied that although no from RFD to active. To those Top of Everest." The talk 1960, he saw service in Cyprus, makeovers by saying "First assignments had come into the men who are given an describing the joint British Ar- Libya, Bahrein, Kuwait (during classmen should hold first class department yet, it did appear unwelcome surprise however, myoyal Nepalese Army the 1960 emergency), Kenya, rank" and referred to training likely that some men would the only consolation.this writer Everest Expedition in 1976 will Borneo (during confrontation) memorandum number 1, dated receive active duty who had not can give is that at least they be given at Lejeune Hall (400 and Northern Ireland. 19 May 1979. He assured that all requested it. According to CPT won't have to register for the level). A canoeing enthusiast as well. makeovers were based on deci- Sheppard, the reason for this is draft. Colonel Fleming has also Colonel Fleming participated in sions as prescribed by the been a leader with expeditions the Devizes to Westminster memorandum and any ques- to West Greenland; the Race in 1960 and again in 1967. tions not answered by the Himalayas in Pakistan, India Educated at Morris Hill Prep memorandum should be re- McDonough Toyota and Nepal; and to Norway. He School and at Epson College, he ferred to him through the chain climbed Mt. Kenya in 1964 and was promoted to lieutenant col- of command. Home of The Most Popular again 10 years later and par- onel last March. Import Carlo The U.S. News Briefs ,See Nick Collins WHITE FRONT (continued from page l) Room 142 Gunsburgs' Doctoral Disserta- Cilica GT Linback For Keydet Discount tion, fifteen years ago. He has Corolla SR-5Littback SUPERMARKET made two extensive trips to Rt.250 East.. ,.. Staunton, Va. France to add to the books' 886-6201 SERVING THE CORPS OF CADETS authenticity.
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Graham Nuttycomb, athletic event. Well the time has As the jumpers swept up their and Ed Daniels all set personal finally come (and gone for that events, the sprinters managed records with 8:31. 8:33, 8:;',5, Redline matter.) Before Christmas VMI to overcome stiff competition respectively. They placed 2-:j-4. rank track, at Navy and won. in for several impressive wins. The grudge match was over. Malcolm Grimes is gone. Tim Bridges is gone. Grimes set, five a glorious victory , for the Dennis Watts won the high The South had risen again! VMI records and Bridges four. They were standouts on a track Keydets. When was the last hurdles followed by David (P'orget. Hell!) team that finished first in both the conference and state indoor and time the Keydet gr-ay beat the Washington. Washington and "Beat the Preppies" is outdoor meets during the 1978-79 season. Without them, can the Federals? (Say New Market Scott went 2-3 in the 60 and another favorite barracks ex- Keydets possibly repeat the incredible performance of last year? maybe?) Well, after last year, Watts took 2nd in the 500. Ben pression. only the actual win Believe it or not, the team might be even better. where VMI lost to a meet Judge won the 440 with most ex- has been hard to come by for Darryl Home, Jerome Williams, Paul Perry, and Eugene Scott referee, the Keydets were citing win all day. Ben had lost sometime now. will be counted on to take up the slack in the vertical jumps, keyed up and ready for a knock- last year in another "Referee Monday. VMI ran the Pink Grimes' specialty. Each man has shown the potential to do so, and down, drag-out, battle to the Ruling" and his opponent had Sweater (just kidding) Prep- they will likely continue the VMI dominance of these events as in finish. It came in the last race, been quick to gloat over his pies of UVa. although the meet years past. Coach Wade Williams will have to rely on David the 2-mile relay as Jody "Victory." This year Ben rolled was not of the intensity of the Weatherwax, Aaron Bush, Washington and Dennis Watts to fill the vacancy left by the gradua- s around him in the last 10 yds. Navy meet. All went well. David Neville, and Kevin Dod- tion of Bridges and both might be able to equal or better his mark and did not finish until he had Washington, Armsted, Judge, son streaked across the finish before they leave VMI. turned around, and in sign and Watts connected for a mile for a Keydet, overall victory, Returning lettermen include VMI indoor record holders Arthur language, gestured his "Thrill relay victory in 3:21. Scott, 75-65. Armstead (60 yard dash), Dennis Watts (440 yard dash), Mac of Victory" sign, in his op- Perry and Williams went 1-2-3 Williams (600 yard dash); Jody Weatherwax (1000 yard run). Dale The VMI Field men rallied to ponents face! in the triple jump, and Scott and Davis (High Jump), afid Paul Perry (Triple Jump). Outdoor bring home some very impor- Jody Weatherwax cleaned up DAKYL IIOKNK went 1 and 3 in record holders returning are Ben Judge (200 m.), Watts (400 m.). tant, and impressive finishes. the 1000 and Nels Kloster got the long jump (Daryl likes to Weatherwax (1500/mile), Ed Daniel (10,000 meters), Pat McCar- Pat McCarthy won the ham- 3rd. David Neville ran an see his name in print, did I spell thy (35 and 16 lb. Hammer), Jeff Roseme (Javelin), and Davis mer, while David Saunders outstanding 880, only to finish it right?) (High Jump). This overall strength will make VMI a tough squad to cleaned up second. Gene Scott 2nd. Wax repeated his per- Washington and Watts went compete against and could see them run away with the conference and Ben Judge went 1-2 in the formance in the mile and Judd 2-3 in the high hurdles while and state meets again this year. long jump and Scott (again,) Springer to 3rd place honors. Washington and IIOKNK went In addition to these fine returnees; VMI has added freshmen Paul Perry, and Jerome In the 3000 (equivalent to 2 (continued on page 5) . recruits to the squad who could help the program in the near future. These include Jud Springer (4:15 high school mile), Graham Nut- tycombe (4:17), Jack Ditt (4:16), Jamie Call (9:28 two mile), Eddie Williams (49.2-440), Oliver James (21.6220), David Neville (6'7" Lacrosse Team Prepares For high jump and 1:54-880), and John Scott (49.6-440 and 1:55-880). The word for the VMI track team is no longer a secret, they are awesome. At last years state indoor meet one sprinter from James Upcoming Season Madison remarked, "What do they feed these guys down here?" (If Although their first game is he only knew.) But they key to their success must go almost entire- not until March 12th, the . ly to Coach Williams. Not only has he built a champion, but he has lacrosse team has already been built an improved champion which might get better yet with the practicing for the last two fine new crop of talent he has personally recruited. weeks. This years team looks VMI has already defeated the Naval Academy and the University extremely strong and talented. of Virginia in dual meets and clobbered Appalachian State, James The young team, which had a Madison and Liberty Baptist in a meet at the VMI Fieldhouse. They surprising 6-6 season last year, have become so dominant that the competition might not push the beating such colleges as VPI team to its limit this season. It is hoped that the funds .will be pro- and the Citadel, have a good vided to send the team to meets which will provide a higher calibre chance for a 12-1, if not of competition, and as a result bring out the best in each individual undefeated season. and the team as a whole. Under the coaching of Howard Smith, and advisor LT Chapman, the team should be Schmaus well organized and ready for- their first game; home March Captures Record 12 against powerful William and On last Monday, VMI's Head Carter lead the championship Mary. The thirteen game Coach Charlie Schmaus Keydets to a 95-80 win over schedule includes such teams became the Keydet's win- Davidson. VMI had lost the as Georgetown, VPI, Amherst ningest coach with a 72-71 win following 9 conference games in (Mass.), Univ. of Georgia, and Georgia Tech. over Southern Conference rival, "The Pit." TRI-CAPTAINS: John Gibney, Jon Caplice. and Dennis McC'artv. Most of the standout players the Citadel. In only his 4th year Coach Schmaus has a 69-33 photo by R.I). Wifi^s at VMI, Schmaus has surpassed overall career record, which is from last year are returning. W.C. Raftery who in 1934 had an outstanding 67.6 percentage. They include defensemen won 68 games during his 13 year In his first year as the Keydet's Pieter Nauta, Ross Rappaport, career. Head Coach, after being an Phil Logan and Bruce Gottwald "That 69th win was impor- assistant for 4 years, Schmaus — attackmen "Repeat" Git- Southern Inn tant, but winning in the was named Southern Con- chell and midfielders Jed Southern Conference was more ference Coach of the year. It TenHoeve, Jimmy Parsons and Serving Fine Foods to important," commented should also be noted that 2 of Mark Ciarrocca. The goalie Schmaus after the win over Schmaus' teams were S.C. position appears to be a toss VMI Cadvts for over Citadel gave VMI a 5-5 con- champions and both teams did between Ben Gore, Kevin Can- 45 Years ference record. Monday's vic- well iivthe N.C.A.A. play-offs. field and Rob Munno. The tri- tory in "The Pit" was the first With 8 games left in the •79-'80 captains Dennis McCarty, John conference winning for VMI at season. Coach Schmaus has the Gibney and John Caplice all feel Come In and Enjoy our Delicious home since the S.C. Tourna- chance to increase his already confident that the team will ment in 1978. That year Ron incredible record. have its best season yet. Sundaes and Banana Splits Wednesday Night Buffet bausum Each Wednesday night 5:30 gallery until 8:30 p.m.-All The Salad, Only t WLc:t1aurdn1) s<)lll(•thill^ ilifft'rent Pizza. Spaghettti. Cavatini. and $069. fur Garlic Bread you can eat for ^ ^ INEW HOURS: cadt'ts 600 E.Nelson St. Lexington Sunday 4 p,m,'10 p,m, parents Carry Out Service: Phone Ahead aliiinni Call us 20 minutes in advance and pi^ Monday-Saturday r« l.'|)hoiic we'll have your hot order ready to eat when you arrive. -Hut 11:30 a.m.-12:00 midnight J II ()l(i Mri(lu<> oil llic Maiirv PHONE 463-7000 or 463-7172 -r> n The VMI Cadet, February 1,1980, page 5 Handball Keydets Split Standouts Conference Games
by Alex Woelper VMI split its last two games forts and also scrambled for 11 Intramurals is an important which were both conference rebounds. Geoff Hinshelwood part of the overall physical games. The Keydets were over- (No. 45) was VMI's top scorer training which cadets are sub- whelmed by the Furman with 16 points. Dennis Johnson ( ject to during the academic Paladins 84-67 and two days 21) and Andy Kolesar (No. 4) year. While intramurals is a later Citadel was narrowly both followed with 14 points mandatory requirement, some defeated by VMI 72-71. The each. The shooting percentage cadets choose to stand out and season record for the Keydets tells the games story with accomplish personal goals. stands at 10-7 and 5-5 in Fruman making 60% of their Three such individuals par- Southern Conference play. field goals, while VMI manag^id ticipated and won handball During the entire game VMI to sink only 35% of their shots. titles last semester. was trailing Furman, The Citadel game was a com- First classman Hossein sometimes by as much as 23 plete reversal of the Furman Khoshpasant finished a perfect points and several times near game. Except for those two season undefeated and won the the end of the first half by as lit- scoring spurts by F^urman, VMI prized first semester champion- tle as 3 points. The home crowd played a close, defensive ball ships. Likewise, the doubles advantage seemed to unsettle game. Against Citadel, VMI team of Stauffer and Sawyer Furman frequently in the begin- was the aggressor with the also finished on lop of the pack ning of the game and it was only Bulldogs doing the catching up. with an unblemished record. All with 7 unanswered points that The Keydets lead for virtually three players are back to de- the Paladins managed a com- all the game until the last 5 fend their titles during second fortable 11 point lead at the half. minutes. Only 11 points were semester tournament play, but VMI never regained those 7 scored in these last minutes as it appears that Stauffer and Furman points and another 8 both teams slowed the play Sawyer will have their hands point surge in the first 1:30 in down. VMI was down by 1 point full as several new teams have the last half put the game until Geoff Hinshelwood scored increased the chances for an beyond the Keydet's reach. The the last 2 points of the game and upset. Fine competition and best VMI could do after the half the Keydet's winning basket true sportsmanship are one of was to pull within 15 points of with 53 seconds left. the reasons that handball has the Paladins. Andy Kolesar was gone high grown to become the most High scorer for the game was scorer with 17 points, followed popular intramural. It is evi- Furman's MelDaniel (No. 20) by Bill Nivison (No. 51) with 15. dent that the first class has been who went 11 for 11 from the floor Nivison had a 100% night as he gifted with numerous fine Geoff llinshelwood goes up and over! and totalled 28 points for the sank 5 out of 5 shots from the athletes both on and off the photo by E.T. Walsh night. Paladin Jonathan Moore field and made all 5 trys at the court. (No. 25) had 24 points for his ef- foul line.
Theus And Doyle Star, But VMI Loses To Navy Courtesy of News-Gazette these close contests 5-4. After the meet. Navy's coach A strong Navy JV fencing Andre Deladrier, who has pro- team downed VMI 19-8 at An- duced 15 of the nation's top napolis on Saturday but the con- fencers in the last ten years, test was much closer than the said that VMI had fielded a bout score indicates. much stronger team than was Fourth classman Bill Theus expected. Comparing the per- and second classman Greg formance of VMI with NYU, Doyal of VMI defeated all of which the Navy varsity their Navy opponents, winning defeated 22-5 later the same six bouts and outscoring Navy day, Deladrier said, "those intouches30 to 11. cadets could have held their VMI in foil and sabre actually own with NYU today." outscored Navy in touches He indicated that the Middies ( 35-33 in sabre and 34-33 in foil). were looking forward to their Eight times the VMI and Navy scheduled trip to Lexington fencers went to "La Belle," 4-4, next season but were not too but luck was not with the happy about having to face both cadets. Navy won all eight of Theus and Doyal again. VMI blows them away in the high hurdles. photo by Allen Ewell Ik Track (continued from page 4)
1-1 (tie) in the 60. Dennis Watts won the 500 by beating Canty (NCAA 2 last year!) Weather- wax walked away with the 1000 and the mile; David Neville and John Scott went 2-3 in the 880. Ed Daniels and David Hevnolds went 2-3 in the 3000 February 2nd, VMI hosts the VMI Invita- tional Winter Relays.
Carter AIXTHE WAY! We matched them stride for stride! phulo by Allen Ewell photo by Allen Ewell Page 6, The VMI Cadet, February 1,1980 After our win in the Pit, the popular tunes of Symbol 8 will resonate in Cocke Hall. Symbol 8 provides the sounds of jazz, SOCIAL rock, and soul. They are an ex- cellent dance band. This Hop has been designated informal Jod Teiillocve and will last from 10 until 1 am. Social Kclitor Midwinter Hops have always been the highlight of cadet life during the "dark ages." Please Midwinter's take advantage of this fun weekend. \ext Weekend As a last note, we would like by Jed Ten Hoeve the chance to hear a lot of. The to remind cadets about the pro- Midwinter Hops are schedul- Hop will last from nine to blem we experienced at Open- ed for February 8th & 9th. Once eleven, with privileges beginn- ing Hops, where an informal again, the Hop Committee has ing at 11:30. Men must be in concert was featured. Both the engaged what should prove to Cocke Hall by 9 o'clock in order Cadet Staff, and Lt. Col. Steven be a fun weekend of entertain- to be eligible for Hop Reithmrller had to criticize ment. Privileges. cadet behavior of the concert. Friday night will be an in- On Saturday evening, the In fact, one of the performers formal concert with music pro- VMI basketball team will host was critical of the noise and in- vided by the Putnam County UT-Chattanooga in the Pit. Men attention. We sincerely hope Pickers. This excellent band should purchase date tickets in that this attitude will not provides a repertoire of country the athletic office prior to DRC prevail at Midwinter Hops. rock, something we don't get Saturday 9 February. Have a great time at Mid- winter Hops '80.
SYMBOL 8: Saturday Night. !>th February
VMI Social Calendar Feb 2 Saturday Flanagan's Damn Band at Ted's Restaurant Feb 4 Monday VMI Basketball vs. East Tennessee State Feb 8 Friday Mid Winters Hop music by Putnam County Pickers Feb 9 Saturday VMI Basketball vs. UT Chattanooga F"eb 9 Saturday Mid. Winters Hop music by Symbol 8 Flanagan's Damn Band At Ted's Saturday by Chuck Pace charge of 1 dollar. Of course, This Saturday night Ted's beer will be served and can be Putnam Couiitv Pickers: Friday Night, 8th February. Restaurant on Main Street will bought in three different sizes be presenting Flanagan's and in three different choices. Damn Band from 9:30 until Bush and Dark Stroh's cost 55 fy 1:30. If you didn't already know, cents a glass, 1.25 a quart and Flanagan's Damn Band is 2.50 for 2 quarts. Michelob is 60 "T/ie Mr. Fingers Show made up of VMI Cadets and cents a glass, 1.50 a quart, and they have played at Monogram 3.00 for 2 quarts. So go up to The Corps of Cadets is in for a parties this past semester. They Ted's and catch some good special treat on February 17, and then laught at Chavez Col- ed, "Not to be opened until on tunes from Flanagan's Damn lege in Los Angeles, is a stage the night of the Mr. are an extremely good band and 1980. Mr. Irv Weiner will pre- are well worth the modest cover Band. sent "The Mr. Fingers Show," recognized master of the art of Fingers show." Mr. Weiner pro- an excellent demonstration of sleight of the hand. The Mr. mises that this box will contain magic of the hands. Fingers show will also include, his written prediction of the pre- sent day's news headlines. Is The one-man show, which is card tricks, finger bits, rope crafts, and voodoo. E.S.P. for real? Come to the 400 currently touring throughout level of Lejeune hall on Sunday the nation at colleges and There is another interesting feature to Mr. Weiner's per- February 17, and find out. The universities, brings back the show will begin at 8:00. It is fascinating skills of the past formance. Last November he mailed a sealed package to Cap- sponsored by the Cadet Pro- greats of old Vaudville. Mr. gram Board. Weiner. who graduated from tain Ratcliffe which was mark-
Ready, Aim. FIRK! photo by K.T. Walsb- The VMI Cadet, February 1,1980, Page 7 Promaji Club Sponsors Super Dance Held Black Awareness Week For Muscular Dystrophy There is an organization in among the community, Corps of The 1980 Dance Marathon for up to 30 hours. Six cadets, Larry pledges. barracks that is formally Cadets and the Institute. Muscular Dystrophy was held Ciacci, Rich Mouri, Mark Lowe, The marathon was a huge recognized as the Promaji Club. In order to stimulate Proma- this past weekend at Mark Gonsalves, Chuck Hof- success however, raising over "Promaji" is Swahili for ji's efforts this year, the club Washington and Lee Universi- fert, and Bill Burdett, also par- $23,000 for M.D. research. Mark ".Togetherness." By keeping has planned a series of cultural ty. The "superdance" featured ticipated in the dance event, but Lowe added to this figure by this theme in mind, it has events during the first week of the exceptional bands of The were only allowed to dance for raising the second highest become the clubs goal to February. The highlights of this Vandales, Tracks, Appaloosa, two-thirds of the time. This was amount of pledges. The corps facilitate a bond of hospitality year's week long program will Albatross Union Pacific and due to permit difficulties which contributions were all greatly and good will between black include a Black Art Show. The Wildgrass. included the disapproval of appreciated by the M.D. staff. cadets and an extremely movie "The Education of Sonny absence from military duty. For the men who attended, it gracious Lexington community. Carson" and a speech given by 150 students from Sweet (SNI) Also, men on confine- was a fun filled weekend and Promaji acts as a communica- Major General Frederick Briar, Hollins, Mary Baldwin, ment were not allowed to attend one that more should par- tion body constituting rapport Davison. Randolph Macon, Southern Seminary and W&L, danced for which led to the loss of $300.00 in ticipate in next year. Schedule Of Affairs During The Week 4 Feb Monday 12:00-1:30 pm Lunch-Moody Hall 4:15 pm Maj. Gen. Frederick Davison to speak in Jackson Memorial Hall 5 Feb Tuesday 7:30 pm-Movie: "Education of Sonny Carson" LejeuneHall 6Feb Wednesday 7:30pm-Movie: "Raisin" LejeuneHall 7 Feb Thursday 7:30 pm-Movie: "From These Roots" Lejeune Hall Art Display Reception 8 Feb Friday Continuation of Art Show 9 Feb Saturday Basketball Game/Univ. Tenn. Chattanooga vs VMI 10 Feb Sunday Art Show Departure Album Scratches
by Tim Nitz The vocals of the group are "In the Eye of the Storm": The handled by Hughie, Billy, Fred- Outlaws die and bassist Harvey Dalton If this new album by the Arnold. Their harmonies are sometimes a little harsh or Outlaws has anything to do with rough, but they do not portraying the eye of a storm, I disconcert the flow of the songs. would hate it see the storm itself. From beginning to end, The bottom of the Outlaws the Outlaws are playing with sound is produced by Arnold (bass) and drummers Monte Happy Birthday to the Class of 1980! greater intensity and drive than photo by Allen Ewell on any of their previous Yoho and David Dix. releases. The bands southern rock and This intensity and drive is roll roots are prevalent throughout the album. Two "Thanks mainly due to the rhythms and songs that standout are "Come- Kiwanis leads produced by guitarists. On Dance With Me" and a ver- from the Gunny^' Hughie Thomasson, Billy Nuke Power sion of Elvis Costelle's Jones, and Freddie Irlem. With Gnry. Sgt. Holmes (continued from page 1) Travel Film "Miracle Man." "Coming three high quality guitarists in would like to thank all Home" is a good southern toward Nuclear Power, one band, it would seem that the those who helped out with Shows Sunday boogie tune. volunteered to be interviewed. guitars would become stuttered the Toys for Tots — But manpower shortages pro- and overbearing, but this is not With all factors considered, this album is red hot and should especially one cadet who mpted NR to demand more Israel-Scotland-Spain-the the case with the Outlaws. They be enjoyable for anyone who is wishes to remain engineering cadets for inter- Mountain West: these are the work and blend together better not afraid to "crank it up" and views. subjects of four travel films to than almost any other band to- anonymous. listen to rock and roll — VMI has already had 10 be shown on Sunday afternoons day. southern style! Arista AL9503 cadets selected for nuclear in February and March in Le- power school, and these 10 jeune Hall. represent the upper Va of the The film on Israel will be departments enrollment. In the shown this Sunday, February 3, past VMI has sent more cadets at 3 p.m. It has been designated to the school than any other a "Special Cultural Event." university, except Georgia The Travelogue film series is SHOW THEM YOU CARE Tech. sponsored by the Lexington Kiwanis Club. Tickets may be purchased at the door or in ad- Buy A Valentine Advertisement vance from any Circle K member in barracks (Chuck in The Cadet: For parents, Hoffert, president, room 220). Season tickets are $5, single brothers, sisters, showings $2. All cadets are in- GIRLFRIENDS! vited. FOR SALE Fri.-2/l thru 2/7 Any Message Accepted Eves 7:00 tc 9:00 1979 MAZDA 626, Sport Sat./Sun. Mat. 2:00 Coupe, 9 months old, AM/ "yCCLIP AND FILL OUT) ROBERT REDFORD FM cassette, electric mirror, lANE FONDA ONE COLUMN INCH: I NAME trunk, & clock, 5 speed, THE 35 M.P.G. With O^n Design: ^^ ELECTRICF [Customized Design: $3.50\ HORSEMAN! ALSO: per column inch j MESSAGE: — LYRIC CINEMA 1967 FIAT DINO SPIDER, FLA. CAR, 206 Ferrari Come to Room 305 engine, V6, red with tan See JOEL BODNAR interior, completely restored COLLECTOR'S ITEM. Ad will appear in • CUSTOMIZED AD PLEASE February 8th issue CALL 463-3911 (Midwinters) Ask for Chris mm 9:30-5:00 Page 8. The VMI Cadet, February 1,1980 View From The Fourth Stoop He Knew He Had The Vacation Is A Good Time by Ozark And behold, they came upon a And it came to pass in the great feast and celebration Over-Suck It Up!!! Land of Ozark, that a decree where there was much rejoicing was sent throughout the hills and clapping of hands. And by Crozet Gourmet that there was to be great upon entering the festivities, an It hasn't been that long since Thank God for your celebrations in every town so as angel of the Lord came up to the our return to the beloved I and girlfriend! Without her, nobody to bring forth the New Year in first son, the slayer of many the glorious memories of the would be around who can really the prescribed tradition. And beers, and she sayeth unto him, past vacation must not be allow- understand you, this also the each family was to be "Behold the music of the band! ed to leave our - brains. person who has driven you represented. Let's boogie!" Therefore, I will briefly home 6 nights in a row but she And behold, in the house of And as they twisted and shook describe some in hopes that it knows* . . she's seen a VMI my father, who had begat four their bodies to the music, the lit- will help you to again enjoy the weekend. Maybe it's love, sons, there was much anticipa- tle angel - went through past few weeks and possibly in- maybe its pity. tion and discussion as to the miraculous transformations, spire some hellacious new plans New Year's Eve finally rolls plans of this familyThe clocks for she became two angels and for the time ahead. around. Your tolerance has ticketh ever onward towards then three. And the room spin- Starting from the first few built up to the point where you the sacred moment and all neth and he was sore afraid that mirtutes after you left post, can go all night and, by gosh, knew that the hour of decision he had too many bottles of think back on how much you en- you do. A six pack, a pint of JD was at hand. champaign. Yea, verily he went joyed those ice cold Old and 2 bottles of champagne The first among them to in search of an exit. And when Milwaukees while cruising up can't hold you down. You have a speak was the youngest of the he found his way outside, he 1-81. Never mind it if the driver great time as far as you know. four sons. Verily, he lifteth looked up to the heavens and was upset because he made 6 The next day you really found himself up to his full majestic saw not one, not two but many, rest stops before the state line, out how good a time you had insight of under two cupits and many moons. As he walked to it was well worth it. even though you can't quite sayeth unto this family, "I the edge of the earth a tree How about that hero's remember. believeth in the holy prophet, moveth fifteen feet and knocked welcome once you got at home? New Year's Day is the first Tolkien and I shall retire to my him down a hill and he heard So it wasn't what you expected. day you start to get back with room to readeth The Hobit, the tumble of rocks and the At least your dog's bite didn't the family. You share 2 cases of whereupon he disappeared and breaking of bones, and he break the skin and your mother Mich with your old man and was not seen for three days and gaveth the earth many a mighty^ did leave some tunafish in the brothers while watching the nights. blows with his head, and their refrigerator. The fact that Bowl games. Its a good thing And then the second son was much swearing and nobody was home except that Pop is buying because by this sayeth unto the father that he gnashing of teeth. darn dog wasn't really bad time you're flat broke. desired to travel twenty mil^ And it came to pass, that the either, because you were un- All goes smoothly until about to the south, where he would bearded prophet, 'Bear' of the presentably drunk anyway. the 5th when grades come in the drinketh from the same cup as third son found and retrieved Those first few days at home mail. You contemplate moving his girlfriend, and they would the eldest son, the scribe, the were not the most impressive to your girlfriend's house, but pitch woo beneath the stars. slayer of beers, who was lying either. No wonder they worry dear old Dad forgives you. The And the father nodded and he in a gutter singing German what VMI has done to you. Out rest of the break flies by and was gone. drinking songs and goosing until 4:00 and not up until 11:00. you get your fill of the Beverly So what if it took until Now, came the eldest son, a women a^ they walked by. Hilbillies, MASH and the rest of Christmas for you and your scribe, a writer of words, and he When the first son awoke in those great reruns. When the younger brother to finally meet. speaketh thusly to his father, his bed, he was told that he had day finally approaches and you It'll be different after he turns "Oh wise one, I have decided to had a good time. And as he gaz- get ready to leave, Pop gives 18. You'll show him how an un- travel twenty miles to the north, ed at his mysterious bruises and you that forgotten Christmas caged Keydet cranks it up. unto the Land of Berryville to tried to ease the founding of a present — a one-way bus ticket seek out the bearded prophet, thousand jungle drums within I can understand how to Lexington. Funny how 'Bear,' who shall join me in my his head, he KNEW he had had Christmas was disappointing everyone was there to see you pilgrimage into the Wilderness. a good time. Amen. for you. Only good old Mom and off. Maybe they just want to Verily, I say unto thee, we shall Dad gave you any presents. You make sure you're really leav- seek out those places where sin- should have known that holding ing. Your parting words leave ners practice sin so that we Dart Board out on the family for two years them with a facial expression Yes, Capt. Lodi we admit you might join them in their wicked boxes on the floor are common in a row would finally be notic- you have yet to figure out when are a great magician! I never endeavors, and get ripped, in during SNI, guess you will just ed. So what! How can you party you assure them you'll be home thought you could pull a girl out order to better understand their have to put up with them. and by Christmas presents on at Easter. This time for 10 days. of a bookshelf. depotic state. And I desire the Thanks Chaplain Caudill for $100.00 a month? You've got to Mom bursts into tears. What a Fine example of leadership COED classes. This year mar- company of your third son with have priorities. silly, sentimental dear. the promise that I shall watch by non-leadership John allow- raige and the family, next year over him and keep him from ing section to talk — come now! swimming and wrestling. harm." Yes, Dr. Ford I saw you sleep- Cadet waiters of the week: B ing during the poetry reading, Co. Staff WANT TO TAKE A FURLOUGH FOR And the father shaketh his but don't worry we'll keep it a Kool of the Week: Join the FOUR DAYS TO ANY NEARBY CITY? head and giveth much thought secret. Weird Harold Weight Loss Club to the eldest son's plans for he Yes, Capt. Daymude those — get great results! knew of his constant thirst, for Take a strong drink. But the spirit W. V. 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